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Charlene Donnelly purposely bought a used Jeep Wrangler in a blue color to blend with her custom artwork wrap.

One ‘wild’ Jeep Charlene Donnelly knew she was in for some chats when she started driving her Wildlife Warrior Jeep Wrangler about a year ago. Donnelly, a Lakewood Ranch resident who coordinates education projects for the Longboat Turtle Watch, said people routinely stop to ask about the striking design that features turtles, sharks, whales and more. Mission accomplished. The $1,500 wrap, performed by Wrap-X of Bradenton, is supposed to be a conversation starter, and she often uses the opportunity to instruct and educate people about conservation. “I like that,” Donnelly said. “I have a positive mindset. Let’s get a conversation started.”

Nature puts on a big show It’s a twister, it’s a twister … No, not exactly. For the record, it was the beginnings of a waterspout — a tornado over water — that Longboaters spotted on Sunday around noon. Storms that can spawn waterspouts aren’t particularly rare over the Gulf of Mexico on a summer day. And, here’s the good news, they rarely hold together long enough to reach land.

Turtle Tracks LONGBOAT June 9-15 2019 2018 Nests 170 105 False Crawls 172 132 Total as of June 15 2019 2018 Nests 567 421 False Crawls 691 350 Source: Mote Marine Laboratory

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Greyson Giguere, 6, tried his hand at dip-netting in the waters surrounding City Island.

Volunteers of all ages help assess the health of Sarasota Bay’s seagrass. PAGE 16

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Builders raze the roof for project Work begins to convert former gas station into restaurant. SEE PAGE 3

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Commissioners agree with residents on pickleball Longboat leaders back plan to convert tennis courts at Bayfront Park to six or eight permanent pickleball courts. ERIC GARWOOD MANAGING EDITOR

he pickleball people have spoken. And they aren’t supportive of a Longboat Key consultant’s proposal to build four pickleball courts adjacent to Public Tennis Center facilities on the north side of Bay Isles Road. Backed by a flurry of emails to Town Hall, a petition signed by more than 260 pickleball enthusiasts and the Rev. David Marshall of All Angels Episcopal Church, resident Fanny Younger told town commissioners on Monday that a better plan was to site six or eight pickleball courts in Bayfront Park in place of two hard-surface tennis courts. She said keeping the sport in one place would foster its social aspect and alleviate complaints about the noise generated by the hard paddles and plastic balls. While lending their support to the plan, town commissioners also heard the basic notion of how two hard-surface tennis courts, built for open play, could be constructed in the vicinity of the Tennis Center, though costs, exact positioning, timing, accommodations for existing drainage and parking weren’t discussed.

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After a proposal to expand pickleball in Bayfront Park is finished, there could be as many as nine courts there.

“Do this right, and the town will have succeeded in addressing and resolving a number of issues of concern as voiced by residents, voters and players with a win-win outcome,” Younger said. For the past year or so, the town has been considering ways to alleviate some of the logjams and satisfy the demand for the rapidly growing sport. Temporary nets and alternative striping on a Bayfront Park tennis court made a difference, but tennis and pickleball fans still often compete for court time. Consultant George F. Young

recommended four courts be built just east of four existing Tennis Center courts on the north side of Bay Isles Road, where a crushedshell parking lot with 21 spaces exists now. In addition to existing street parking, additional parking was envisioned behind and just east of the Longboat Key Library, and the town opened communications with All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church regarding weekday and Saturday parking. Rev. Marshall, who appeared before the commission this week, said it wasn’t so much a parking issue, but the church maintains

a serenity garden nearby, and the noise of the sport would intrude. “We are not the right location to be near a pickleball court,” he said, joking that if he could find a relevant scripture on the topic, he would let town leaders know. Members of the town staff urged commissioners to stick with the original recommendation and noted that pickleball traffic seemed to peak in JanuaryApril but falls off after seasonal crowds had left the island. They also noted the proliferation of private courts on the island — perhaps as many as 20 — that might

cut into public-court demand. The price for the town consultant’s proposal is in the neighborhood of $133,000, including sound-deadening fences. Although no official price figure was offered for the conversion of Bayfront Park’s tennis courts, Commissioner Jack Daly quoted about $23,000 to convert two tennis courts into eight pickleball courts, with fence modifications. Both former Mayor Jim Brown and Planning & Zoning Board Chairwoman BJ Bishop criticized the town-consultant parking plan as impractical. “If a developer came to you and said, ‘I want to build a restaurant, and my neighbor said I could use his parking,’ would you approve it? No,” Brown said. “This sets a poor planning precedent, and it needs to go away,” Bishop said of the consultant study, which cost the town about $10,000. Commissioners came to a consensus over the Bayfront Park plan, though they had begun to raise questions about the Tennis Center proposal in May when it was rolled out, even noting the possibility of using a portion of the green-space site, something Commissioner Mike Haycock agreed with, mentioning the synergy with the Tennis Center’s staff and reservations system. Commissioner Irwin Pastor said consensus was a good thing. “I find it very gratifying this has not turned into a squabble,” he said. “Here we have the community coming together … with the blessing of the church.”

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ON THE MENU BOARD REJECTS SHORE PLAN

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Whitney’s Roadside is expected to open in the fall with a whole new look but one still reminiscent of the original filling station.

Whitney’s builders get started with demolition of roof, station’s inside walls.

taurants. People like the look of it; it’s warm and friendly.” Replete with outdoor showers, Whitney’s will sell breakfast and coffee as well as food and other items, including salads, sandwiches and sunscreen. THE BUCCANEER

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ork to convert a long-abandoned gas station into Longboat Key’s newest restaurant is underway. The destruction of a portion of the structure at Broadway Street and Gulf of Mexico Drive signals a step forward in the development of Whitney’s, a casual restaurant. Site developer James Brearley said the target for opening is still in the fall, meaning the demolition fits within the original development schedule. Brearley said that the intention is not to completely tear down the building. The plan from the start has always been to repurpose the existing building. The old, flat roof and some of the interior walls were focused on for the demolition. “This is a passion project for everyone on our team,” Brearley said. “Personally, it’s exciting to have the support of the neighborhood. It is gratifying to be a part of a project that reuses the existing building and provides a gathering spot that will be an amenity for the neighborhood.” Michael Drake, a property manager, the founder of Property Solutions Group and a former president of the Longbeach Village Association, has lived on the Key since 1985. “I have heard nothing but positive remarks,” Drake said. “I think it’s a plus, not only for that corner but Key-wide,” he continued. “It gives us another venue to gather at.” A 2016 proposal from Brearley for a hotel was voted down by residents. Per the Town Charter,

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Workers began last week tearing down portions of the former gas station at Broadway Street and Gulf of Mexico Drive.

SOME HISTORY In 2016, James Brearley brought an idea to Longboat Key: to add a hotel to the island. Because the issue was residential, voters were able to vote on the project, which they rejected in a density referendum. After a long planning process, a commercial property, Whitney’s restaurant, received a building permit from the town to develop the real estate at the intersection of Broadway Street and Gulf of Mexico Drive.

whenever tourism or residential density is increased, it triggers a referendum, and, as Drake noted, “One more car on Longboat Key

equals a ‘no’ vote.” “On Longboat Key, an islandwide vote is required when a landowner wants to add residential density to a parcel of land,” Brearley said. “Our site is [and has always been] a commercial zoned property, so a residential density referendum was not required.” The canopy of the former gas station was the first component of the building to fall, which was accomplished earlier this spring. Part of the development process includes building a new canopy. But razing the actual gas station structure did not start in earnest until June 10 after gathering the building renovation permit June 7, according to Brearley. Drake commented on the ingenuity of keeping the canopy: “If you go across this country, there’s been a lot of successful models of service stations turned into res-

Meanwhile, another restaurant, The Buccaneer, named after a former Longboat staple, is nearing its projected date to break ground. In 2017, the Columbia Restaurant Group announced that The Buccaneer is expected to open in 2019. Columbia Restaurant Group Chief Marketing Officer Michael Kilgore said there have been no delays in the building process and that the plan was always to open the restaurant when it’s ready, not according to an artificial timeline. Kilgore said there will soon be a premeeting with the town of Longboat Key, at which time the company will begin the process of submitting documents and other material in advance of a building permit. “We think in the next four or six months we will have fulfilled, we hope, all the requirements of the city, and then we plan to break ground in the first quarter of 2020,” Kilgore said. Kilgore also said that Columbia Restaurant Group President Richard Gonzmart is excited about the restaurant concept. “He’s already purchased 150 cases of French wine being kept in a climate-controlled environment,” Kilgore said. “He’s already purchased furnishing and artwork, some of it from the 1500s and the 1600s. We’ve got some 60-year-old stained glass; he’s commissioned a statue; he refurbished his mom’s 1926 Steinway piano — that’ll be in the restaurant. We realize people aren’t seeing that, but trust me, there are lots of things happening in preparation.”

Longboat Key’s Planning & Zoning Board voted 4-1 to recommend denying 800 Broadway LLC’s petition to vacate a right of way – or sidewalk – along the property to add approximately 14 parking spaces to its Shore restaurant under construction in Longbeach Village. Chairwoman BJ Bishop said the Town Commission will consider the proposal at its July 1 meeting. Before Tuesday morning’s meeting, residents were concerned the restaurant would overtake a residential area with parking overflow. Owner Tom Leonard tried to assuage these concerns. “It comes down to you convincing us that it’s in the town’s best public interest that we do this,” board member David Green said. “I still need to hear more from you about why you think this is in the public interest as opposed to your private interest.” “There’s a problem with parking on the streets,” Leonard responded. “If we can keep more cars on our lot, we can control that using valet, using a reservation system and maximizing our property, then it’s a benefit to everyone.” Bishop said the parking problem in the Village needs addressing, but she could not support the plan. “I greatly appreciate Mr. Leonard and the restaurant coming forward, trying to find a solution to what is a serious and ongoing problem with parking in the Village,” Bishop said. But “as a precedent, I will never vacate a right of way owned by the town. It is public property. It is the taxpayers’ property. It is ours for a number of uses, be it utilities, be it future issues.” Board member Phillip Younger summed up the issue. “If ever there were a classic Catch-22 situation, this is it,” Younger said.

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What happened this week in: 2006

Lawsuit against town remains dismissed

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Nesting season extends from Feb. 1 through August.

NEWS OF THE DAY Beachfront residents in 2006 were frustrated over the appearance of a nesting group of about 100 black and white skimmers directly in front of their access path to the sand. People who lived at the 19-unit Beachwalk condos saw the first signs of trouble in early June when the nesting birds were documented, and a rectangle of sand was cordoned off, which blocked their walk to the beach. The birds are considered a species of concern in Florida, and

their nesting areas are protected. Residents appealed for a narrow passage through the blocked-off zone on the provision that if birds were again seen, the passage would have to go. It didn’t last long. More birds were spotted, and the passage was closed. The next nearest beach access was about 500 feet away, which prompted concerns about older residents in the hot sun and those carrying beach gear to the water’s edge. Town officials were sympathetic and said they would try their best to keep the second access point open.

An officer who pulled over a car for reckless driving found an unexpected passenger on the front seat — a guy named Captain Morgan. No one on the car claimed ownership of the opened bottle of the popular brand of spiced rum. It was poured out on the ground, and the driver was issued a warning for driving without insurance.

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Town leaders and underground utility contractors plan an information session for the public at 9 a.m. July 1 at Town Hall to answer questions about the soon-to-begin project. Wilco Electrical LLC, a Miamibased utilities contractor, is likely weeks away from initiation of the work, which will start with Phase 1 on the south end of the island. The idea is to converge on the middle of the island with Phases 3, 4 and 5 by 2022. In 2015, voters authorized the town to borrow up to $25.25 million to fund the Gulf of Mexico portion of the project, an amount that would be paid back by property owners through 30-year assessments. And because the project was approved in two separate referendums — one for Gulf of Mexico Drive properties and the other for neighborhood properties — the funds for each project must be kept separate. In March 2016, voters authorized Longboat to borrow up to $23.8 million for the neighborhood portion. Wilco is tasked with building out the underground power and fiber optic data backbone.

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The plaintiff in a federal lawsuit that claimed access to the town’s website’s violated the Americans with Disabilities Act did not file an amended argument by the June 5 deadline following its dismissal in late May. In an email to town leaders, Town Attorney Maggie Mooney wrote that the Apopka law firm of Roper & Roper, which defended the town in the case, would keep the claim open for 60 days in the unlikely event of a refiled lawsuit. Joel Price, a blind Daytona Beach man, filed suit against Longboat Key in March seeking damages determined at trial, court costs and legal fees. In his suit, Price specified the town must “update all electronic documents made available to the public to remove barriers in order that individuals with visual disabilities can access the electronic documents to the full extent” of federal law. In granting the dismissal sought by the Key, Judge William F. Jung, of Florida’s Middle District in Tampa, on May 20 gave Price and his legal team 14 days to amend their complaint against the town. They did not. “I cannot stress enough how significant this ‘win’ was for the town and all local governments in the state of Florida. A copy of the town’s favorable ruling was circulated recently to all city attorneys throughout the state by the Florida League of Cities,” Mooney wrote, crediting Information Technology Director Jason Keen and Support Services Director Carolyn Brown for their actions in blunting the lawsuit’s argument. Price has made similar claims in nearly three dozen cases filed

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Beach management plan continues forward in Longboat As commissioners hear details of renourishment, they also hear about sand quality and costs.

“If we don’t have an adequate supply of sand or the sand is not of a sufficient quality, it’s all for waste.”

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— Al Browder of Olsen Associates Inc., project manager for the beach management plan

Longboat Key is looking to draw a line in the sand with new beach renourishment efforts. The quality of that sand, the scope of the project options and the costs have yet to be decided. But Al Browder, of coastal engineering company Olsen Associates Inc. and the project manager for the town’s beach management plan, offered an overview of the possible directions to the Town Commission on Monday. Browder’s presentation was part of the process to suggest options for commissioners to consider by October. Town Manager Tom Harmer said Browder’s appearance on Monday was meant as a precursor to the October meeting. “It’ll be up to the commission to decide what they want to do with the actual plan,” Browder said. In October, the updated beach management plan will be completed for and presented to the Town Commission ahead of an anticipated spring referendum to approve funding. “The intent would be to go back out to the public in March of 2020, … so the commission would need to approve language for the ballot in December,”

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The north end beaches are among the island’s most erosional, officials said. In 2015, two groins were installed to help prevent erosion, and last year, a $1.1 million truck haul project placed 18,750 cubic yards of sand there.

Harmer said. “This agenda item has been scheduled so that the Public Works staff could talk about what’s involved in the beach management plan.” The favored choice of town staff at the moment — and the beginnings of which are accounted for in the town’s working budget for 2020 — is Option 3, a “hybrid” plan, combining elements of the other two options, that will total $42 million over six years. Option 1, “The Full Project,” is the most expensive ($52 million total) while Option 2, the “Steady State,” is the least expensive ($32

million total). Option 3 involves a continuation of the Canal 1A Dredge ($750,000); the implementation of five permeable groins on the north end ($10 million); using designated sand sources for sand fill ($25 million); an Army Corps of Engineers beach protection study ($1.5 million); New Pass groin tightening ($1.45 million); and sand search, design, consulting and monitoring of protected species ($4.5 million). Browder acknowledged environmental factors with regulatory restrictions, such as sea-

grass, reefs, sea turtle nesting and shorebird nesting. Most of the presentation, though, focused on the sand supply component of each option. “If we don’t have an adequate supply of sand or the sand is not of a sufficient quality, it’s all for waste,” Browder said. “So we have to work very hard managing the sand resources we have.” The town has a design width it is attempting to maintain along the shoreline, “and that’s generally defined as 120-foot beach width,” Browder said. Gulfside Road and the north

end are areas of particular erosional concern. So where could the town get the sand? ■ Dredged inlet channel sources: These sources are the least expensive (about $15 a cubic yard), but the sand quality is limited – as is amount of sand that can be taken. ■ Dredged offshore sources: Quality can vary. The price jumps to about $40 a cubic yard, and the sand can have differences in color and shell content. ■ Truck-haul sources: This is the most expensive option, and it renders the most high-quality sand. If done exclusively (for all 1 million cubic yards), this would require more than 60,000 truckloads passing in and out of the Key. For 400,000 cubic yards, the estimate was 26,000 truckloads. Commissioner Mike Haycock asked for the presentation in October to help in understanding the state of beaches from one end of the island to the other and what the effects of various nourishing projects would be.

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Construction of a center turn lane on Gulf of Mexico Drive is the kind of project that could be paid for through the town’s fund balance.

WHAT’S NEXT JULY 1 Final property valuation from Manatee and Sarasota counties Commission sets maximum millage rate AUG. 1 Recommended budget prepared with town manager message SEPT. 9 First reading and budget public hearing SEPT. 23 Second reading, public hearing, adoption

Eat In or Take Out

Fund balance more than just a rainy-day solution Exceeding town’s target for savings delivers peace of mind, leaders say. ERIC GARWOOD MANAGING EDITOR

t’s more than the equivalent of a jar in a kitchen cupboard, stuffed with cash and set aside for the inevitable unexpected. No, it’s actually an integral and long-running line item in Longboat Key’s town budget

that serves that quaint “Saturday Evening Post” role on a municipal scale. But the town’s so-called fund balance can also serve as something more: be a funding source for big purchases, serve as a source of peace of mind and impress those with capital to lend. The fund balance is forecast by the end of the fiscal year to stand at about $8.7 million, enough to operate the town for 194 days — 104 days beyond the town’s target of 90 days. However it’s used — or not — it

brings a sense of security of mind around Town Hall. “This reflects the nervousness of living on a barrier island,” said Mayor George Spoll in the town’s second budget workshop, which leads to the ultimate approval of a spending plan in September. “One of the things that has always been pointed out to us, in the event of a storm surge, you could end up with a protracted period of time without tax revenue. It’s not like being on stable ground.” It’s a fluid figure, growing over the course of the past budget cycle, estimated to end the 2019 fiscal year about $400,000 higher than on Day One as a result of general expenses trending lower than revenue. Town Manager Tom Harmer emphasizes the fund balance isn’t used to square personnel or operating costs. That’s done with a combination of ad valorem (property) taxes, non-ad valorem taxes and other funding sources. But to accomplish some onetime purchases, town leaders can dip into the fund balance. Among the plans for that kind of spending in the projected 2020 budget: ■ Replacement of the Town Hall generator ($160,000) ■ Town Hall painting ($50,000) ■ Roof replacement ($25,000) ■ Bunker gear for Fire-Rescue ($38,000) In total, the town plans to spend about $417,000 from the fund balance next year. Harmer and Finance Director Sue Smith told commissioners they would closely monitor the last few months of the 2019 budget year to deliver an updated figure with which to start 2020. Even with those baked-into-the-budget plans, that would still leave 180 days of savings ($8,285,921). Although Harmer said he didn’t recommend spending down the fund substantially, there was room to consider some unfunded proposals beyond those that are already earmarked. Some of those include: ■ Construction of the planned center turn lane on Gulf of Mexico Drive adjacent to Country Club Shores; ■ Canal dredging; ■ Setting up a so-called sinking

BY THE NUMBERS FISCAL YEAR 2019 FUND BALANCE Beginning balance:

$8,325,369 (185 days) Anticipated change:

+$378,194 Projected end balance:

$8,703,563 (194 days) Operating cost per day:

$44,864 FISCAL YEAR 2020 FUND BALANCE Projected beginning balance: $8,703,563

(194 days) Anticipated expenditures:

- $417,642 Projected end balance:

$8,285,921 (180 days) Operating cost per day:

$46,032

fund to prepare and save for purchases like fleet vehicles; and ■ Additional phases of sea-level rise planning. Commissioner Mike Haycock said he was eager to have those discussions in the new fiscal year. “The way I look at it is these are taxpayer dollars that we’re just sitting on, and we should put them to some use,” he said. Beyond uncertainty and savings, the fund balance also looks good on the town’s balance sheet, Smith said. The town has often received favorable credit ratings because of its fiscal planning. Commissioner Randy Clair said the perception that the town sets a fund balance standard and routinely exceeds it is a big positive. “There’s more than perception there,” he said. “It’s reality. It’s double. It’s a huge advantage.”

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A series of connections — both technological and human — led to the arrest of a pair of South Florida men in three April burglaries on Longboat Key that resulted in the theft of more than $400,000. Christopher Valdez, a 55-yearold Key West man, was arrested May 29 and charged with residential burglary, residential burglary with the theft of a controlled substance and grand theft of more than $100,000. According to Lt. Detective Robert Bourque, he is being held in Monroe County Jail on a bond of $150,000 and could be further charged as the investigation continues. Longboat Key police made the arrest. Emery Lorenzo Jr., a 42-yearold Miami man, was arrested June 6 by Miami-Dade Police and was charged with two counts of residential burglary, one count of burglary with the theft of a controlled substance and one count of grand theft of more than $100,000. Following the April 27 breakins at three Longboat homes, local police linked up with law enforcement officers in Naples, Sarasota, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the FBI. According to a probable cause affidavit filed on May 9 by Bourque, Lorenzo Jr. was law enforcement’s common denominator in the case. One of the first breaks in the case, according to the affida-

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Write regulations that solve real problems Not all regulations are bad, but not all are good, either. Local governments should abide by these principles to create rules that pinpoint problems and actually fix them.

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

“Road to Serfdom,” 1944

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egulations are a tool, not a panacea. America is overregulated and people increasingly recognize it. Gallop’s 2018 poll on regulation found that 39% of Americans assert there is too much regulation of business and industry and only 25% think there is too little. PEW’s 2017 poll found more divided opinion: “Half of the public says ‘government regulation of business is necessary to protect the public interest,’ while 45% say ‘government regulation usually does more harm than good.’” That’s still a lot of people worrying about the level of regulation. In Sarasota in the last few weeks I have heard complaints about local regulations run wild on everything from construction to free shuttles to tree trimming to vacation rentals. Regulation seeks to prevent bad acting, but at the same time it is costly, complex, often unknown by those subject to its rules, inflexible, and too often driven by political interests rather than protecting the public. While it is extreme to assume all regulations do more harm than good, it is at least as wrong to think that regulations always do more good than harm. Policymakers often seem to think regulations are the ultimate weapon, capable of solving any problem. To be fair, they face a constant clamoring of requests to solve every problem that arises, typically without waiting to see if people and markets can work things out on their own. Regulation is their most versatile tool to “do something.” But regulations often raise the cost of market entry by competing firms — or even ban them outright, or otherwise give some an advantage over others — regulations can sometimes increase the profits of those who lobby for them, rather than serving the public interest.

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It makes sense to have rigorous review of proposed regulations, and of existing ones. I have worked with regulatory review commissions in other cities that systematically evaluate regulations in place to see if they are

working as well as expected or if they have been overcome by technological changes, or simply cost more than the benefits they create, or in some cases are a roaring success. Having that kind of analysis done for the city and county commissions would be a huge help in considering changes or updates to regulations in light of objective information — not just a few vocal groups that come to hearings. RULES TO FOLLOW

Toward that end, the James Madison Institute has a terrific study out, “Innovation and Regulation in Florida,” that includes a great list of principles for regulation: n Regulation should solve a real, widespread problem rather than addressing anecdotes; n Regulation should be accompanied by proof that it is likely to make life better for citizens in a significant and tangible way; n Regulators should define how they will know the problem is “solved”; n Regulators should consider alternatives to regulation and alternative forms of regulation; n The regulatory alternative selected should provide the “biggest bang for the buck”; n Regulation should respect consumers’ freedom of choice; n Regulation should be technologically neutral; n Regulation should be competitively neutral; n Regulation should be based on the best available evidence, not

merely on assumptions, good intentions, or wishes; and n Regulation should acknowledge uncertainty. “Innovation and Regulation in Florida” also talks about how to put those principles into action. The rules already in place tend toward “but that’s the way it’s always been done.” But local leaders should think about each regulation as if there were no rules in place and approach it with current knowledge, not the decisions of the past. Policymakers should start with what they want to accomplish and which problem they needs to solve. For starters it should be a real problem that has actually been experienced, not a hypothetical problem someone can imagine happening. Nor should it be a policymaker’s vision of how to make things better, rather than solving a real problem people are experiencing. People and markets should be given a chance to solve things first, with regulation an option only when problems actually emerge. The problem at hand should be a measurable failure of individual actions or the market, and not a response to some other rule. The trap of one regulation creating an unanticipated effect, which then calls for another regulation to fix that, which itself has an unanticipated effect, etc., should be avoided. Policymakers should always examine multiple approaches. There is always more than one way to address a problem.

Approaches should be as flexible and outcome-oriented as possible. Rather than rules that say there is one best way to trim a tree or place a sidewalk sign or clean a floor, the rule should set the standard and how it will be measured and let people find ways to meet those requirements. Always demand a clear and data-driven list of costs and benefits of a regulation, including analysis of what happens if some assumptions don’t pan out, i.e. how certain are the estimates. List things that are not quantifiable or are more qualitative in nature too, but everyone should recognize those are a lot more subjective and harder to weigh in tradeoffs. Comparing costs and benefits should be the core of the decision-making process. We all want our area to be a hotbed of entrepreneurs, innovation and people finding ways to make others happy. Good regulations are a big part of that, and assuming every regulation remains a good idea in perpetuity doesn’t make sense. A good, analytical, and consistent system for evaluating new and old regulations will help us keep up with technological changes, new ideas from other places, and keep our economy bright and vibrant. Adrian Moore is Vice President at Reason Foundation and lives in Sarasota.

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Potential market gains are looming Keep an eye on China’s potential disruptive influence, though.

ur economy has now become the longest economic expansion in U.S. history. Bad deals for U.S. taxpayers have been renegotiated (NATO, U.N., NAFTA, tariffs, etc.). The result is an expanding stock market and a booming economy that is favorably affecting all levels of American workers. Most importantly, family income has increased 6.5% since 2016, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. There are no short-term difficulties in this economy; however, intermediate problems over the next three to five years include our relationship with China and the Federal Reserve. Not only is China difficult now, but if we also do not continue to restructure our relationship with them, they will become a greater problem. They do not apply the same rules to their behavior that is required of ours. They cheat on almost every deal they make; they steal secrets and pay large amounts of money to employees of U.S. companies who deal with sensitive information. Most

importantly, they are our enemy and the only country in the world that can pose a threat to American power. What evidence is there that China has any military intentions? One-third of the world’s maritime commerce passes through the South China Sea. A look at the map indicates only 1,000 square miles, which would fit into the continental United States, represents most of the sea. U.S. manufacturing plants located in China have many alternate suppliers around the sea’s basin, specifically Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia — all historical enemies of China. Countries bordering the sea have about 2.2 billion people, or 30% of the world’s population, so an enormous amount of the world’s international commerce passes through those waters. Since 2016, there have been 18 close military encounters in the South China Sea. In November of last year a Chinese naval vessel purposely came within 45 meters of a U.S. battle group; in May of this year, in a neutral zone, the Chinese used infrared targeting on Australian fighter pilots; and China recently held a 10-nation naval exercise so close to Taiwan that it was obviously threatening. This is the Soviet behavior of the 1960s and 1970s. What are the Chinese trying to do? The U.S. is such an important economic factor in their economy. Last year we purchased $560 billion of goods from China, 4.2% of its GDP. They are trying to get the best deal they can at the expense of America’s taxpayers. Last year we sold $180 billion of goods to China because of its exorbitant tariffs on goods we sell to it. That

future price increases in the Dow are promising. The news continues to be consumed by a “pending” recession. Europe and the far east both have economic problems and a rate of growth that is going down. U.S. GDP growth has climbed back to an anticipated 3.2% this year. Our exports are at an all-time high, and due to other troubled economies, where investor returns are less certain, cash continues to come into the U.S. looking for stability, thereby providing our economy cheap investment capital.

parative purposes, Russia spent $60 billion, and the U. S. spent $650 billion. China’s $250 billion is skewed toward hardware because, unlike U.S. military personnel, Chinese military are paid poorly. It is important to remember there are 40 million more men in China than women, a population of men equal to California. That alone is a difficult situation that can lead to military conflict. A LOOK AT THE GENERAL ECONOMY

DIVIDEND YIELD? Dividend equals cash paid annually for each share of stock. Dividend yield (or just “yield”) equals the annual cash dividend per share of stock divided by the price of the stock. If a stock sold for $35/share and paid a dividend of $2/share annually, the yield would be 5.7% ($2 ÷ $35 = 5.7%).

is unfair and strictly because of high tariffs. China knows we have working relationships and manufacturing plants in all of the countries that border the South China Sea. China also knows that we are continuing to sweeten trade agreements with Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam. To the extent China can control the South China Sea, it can disrupt commerce. Last year China spent $250 billion on its military. For com-

The media is consumed with China, the Federal Reserve, and “It’s about time for a downturn.” China will improve the unfairness of its trade relationship with America because it has to. America will continue to finance alternate U.S. suppliers outside of China because we have to. The Federal Reserve has done an amazing about-face. This time last year, rates were on the rise. The administration complained for about three months until the Fed backed off talking about future rate increases. The Fed also quit extracting $70 billion monthly from the U.S. money supply, which was creating a shortage of cash available for transactions. A high-ranking Fed governor said just a few days ago that the Federal Reserve would consider reducing interest rates next year. The market responded favorably with the Dow Jones increasing 500 points the day after the announcement. Measured by dividend yield, the Dow’s annual dividend is $586.72, and the yield is 2.36%. A 2% yield on the Dow would move the market 4,500 points to more than 29,000. Based upon that and with interest rates going down significantly, potential

CONCLUSION

There are three phases to a Bull Market. In the first phase, investors start buying quietly, and the market creeps up in value. The second phase is a rapid increase in stock values followed by a lengthy period in which the market trades in a relatively narrow range. This is the stage we appear to be in now. The third phase of a bull market discards the trading range of the second phase and establishes significantly higher values. There is currently no recession in sight and no pending crisis. With interest rates going down and consumer spending strong, there is every reason to believe in continued business expansion. The recent sell off in values has only created buying opportunities. If this is the second phase of a bull market, there are some nice gains to be made in the third phase. Positive June 30 quarterly earnings reports could stimulate an aggressive increase in stock market values. George Rauch, of Longboat Key, is chief executive officer of Bradenton-based Propeller Co. Inc., and a former Wall Street investment banker.

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TOO LOUD, TOO EARLY 7:38 a.m., 400 block of North Shore Road Noise: A dump truck dumping at a residence made enough noise, before established town work hours, to warrant a visit from a police officer. The caller did not want to meet with an officer. The truck driver was issued a verbal warning. NOT QUITE SO DRAMATIC 8:44 a.m., 500 block of Hibiscus Way Public service: Police were advised of water running into the roadway from a fire hydrant. An officer arrived to find a dripping meter attached to a hydrant. No water was seen on the roadway. AFTER HOURS 11:12 p.m., 100 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Parking: Arriving to lock the gate to a town park at closing time, an officer spotted a car remaining in the parking lot. After a look around to find the owner, the officer began writing a ticket, at which time the owner did appear. The ticket was voided, the owner was reminded of the park’s 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. hours, and the gate was locked for the night.

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UPLIFTING EXPERIENCE 3:45 a.m., 6800 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Animal rescue: Police responded to a call of a dog stuck under a bed. The officer arrived and lifted the bed high enough for the owner to coax the dog to safety. The dog was unhurt. The officer reported being on the scene for six minutes.

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PURRS LIKE A KITTEN 12:56 p.m., 3800 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Animal rescue: A town resident called police to report three kittens in the engine compartment of his car. The man told police he had just driven in from Florida’s east coast and discovered them there. The kittens were safe and given to Sarasota Animal Services.

The officer reported weather might have been connected to the phone-line malfunction. ALL IS WELL 1:19 a.m., 1900 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Abandoned 911 call: Police stopped at the gatehouse of a private neighborhood to report a dropped 911 call from that location. Police theorized weather might have played a role in the phone-line malfunction. No emergency was noted. THAT SHOULD DO IT 7:24 a.m., 1900 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Abandoned 911 call: Police again spoke to personnel at the gatehouse of a private

community about dropped 911 calls. The employee said the fax machine has been connected with these incidents and would turn it off until a supervisor can look into the issue. LEAF IT TO ME 8:15 a.m., 400 block of North Shore Road Noise: The sound of a leaf blower on a Sunday morning drew the attention of a caller to the police. The officer arrived to tell the machine’s operator about the town’s restrictions on commercial noise on Sundays. The operator said he was finished and left. IN CASE IT TURNS UP 10:40 a.m., 4300 block

of Exeter Drive Lost property: A resident notified police of her lost cellphone in case it was found and turned in. The resident said the phone, in a wallet with a driver’s license and now-canceled credit card, likely fell out unnoticed during a walk on the beach. A subsequent backtrack of the walk was unsuccessful in finding it. The resident suspected it might have been washed into the Gulf of Mexico at high tide.

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JUST CHECKING 1:07 p.m., 400 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Suspicious person: Police were called to investigate a report of a man sitting on a backpack in the corner of a commercial parking lot. The man told an officer he was homeless and was walking through town on his way to Bradenton. The man’s identity was checked through criminal information databases with the all-clear given. He told the officer he was going to check into the availability of homeless shelters in Sarasota and Bradenton and walked off. IT DOESN’T BELONG HERE 9:06 p.m., 400 block of North Shore Road Suspicious vehicle: A resident called police about a vehicle parked in a private lot. Police found the truck unoccupied and checked on its ownership. Not long after, the officer was able to find the owner’s son fishing on the Longboat Pass Bridge. The owner’s son was warned about parking on private property and moved it to another parking spot.

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NOT A POLICE MATTER, UNTIL … 4 p.m., 2600 block of Harbourside Drive Public service: The supervisor of a boat-docking facility called police to inquire about boats moored there with expired registrations. The officer said it was not a police matter until the boats in question left the private confines of the docks and moved into open water. A note on the conversation was passed to the Police Department’s marine unit. ON THE ROAD AGAIN 7:05 p.m., 1200 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Found property: A resident called police to report finding a cellphone on the side of the road in the 400 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive. The man reported finding the phone in a protected case on the northbound shoulder. It was taken to police headquarters for safe keeping.

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Columbia ownership buys St. Armands location

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Local restaurant is the chain’s second oldest, in operation since 1959. ERIC GARWOOD MANAGING EDITOR

The owners of the Columbia Restaurant on St. Armands Key this month fulfilled a long-running goal of buying the building it has occupied since 1959. Columbia Restaurant Group closed on the sale of the building at 411 St. Armands Circle from St. Armands Circle Investments Ltd. for $18.25 million June 3. The deal includes the restaurant space, in addition to adjoining space occupied by Cha Cha Coconuts and second-floor space that is occupied by other businesses. It sold in 1994 for $3.85 million. In a statement, Columbia Restaurant Group said since opening in Sarasota, the Columbia operated under an initial 50-year lease, which was extended for 25 years before it came to a close. The current lease would have expired in 2035. The Columbia had an opportunity to buy the property in 1960 for $240,000 but lacked the capital, the statement said. “Now we control our own destiny,” said Richard Gonzmart, fourth-generation “caretaker” and an owner of the Columbia. “We can further improve the kitchen and other areas of the restaurant — including the rear of the building, which we want to be as welcoming as the front.”

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What causes FPHL? There are many factors that can cause this devastating problem, but androgenic alopecia, (AGA) is the most common for men and women. There is also thyroid disease, low blood iron levels, vitamin B12, Vitamin D, selenium, and zinc to name a few. There are also “crash diets”, pregnancy, and stress. It is reported that 25% to 40% of females will have some form of hair loss in their lives. As we age, it is common for men and woman to lose some of their hair, but to lose a lot of hair is what we would like to avoid. Some of the reasons can be treated if caught early enough, others will require a transplant. New therapies however are advancing the regeneration of the dormant hair follicles, but there are no guarantees this will be permanent. The pattern, age of onset, and final degree of hair loss show individual differences, but the emotional affects are always distressing, if not devastating, affecting a woman’s self-esteem, psychological well-being and body image. FPHL is usually not difficult to recognize unless a woman wears a wig or hat while in public. It has a distinct appearance, with thinning at the top and crown of the scalp, usually beginning with a widening through the central hair part.

This is known as female AGA, but it is the same issue that causes male pattern hair loss. Female hair loss comes from a relative increase of testosterone. As women age and lose estrogen and progesterone, the relative concentration of testosterone in their system thus increases. It is this increased testosterone that causes facial hair growth, but also causes the testosterone-sensitive hair follicle to begin a slowdown of its normal cycle. The hair miniaturizes becoming shorter, finer and more brittle until eventually we have baldness.

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The Columbia has been in business on St. Armands Circle since 1959.

Casey Gonzmart, a fourthgeneration Columbia owner and former general manager at the location, celebrated the purchase. “Our restaurant has been a mainstay on St. Armands Circle for 60 years,” he said. “The strength, vitality, business diversity and future growth opportunities in Sarasota are without equal. This confirms our families’ commitment to this wonderful community for future generations.” The St. Armands location is the second oldest in the chain, following behind the Ybor City location, which has operated for almost 115 years. Other locations include St. Augustine, Clearwater Beach’s Sand Key and Celebration. Smaller Columbia cafes operate in Tampa International Airport and Tampa’s History Center.

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Simonsen remembered as a gentle giant

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The Longboat resident who donated millions to various Sarasota organizations died at age 88.

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eing present and having a presence. That’s what friends and colleagues remember when they think of Arnold Simonsen. They think of a man who cared

deeply for Sarasota’s area youth and homeless. They recall a man big in stature and even bigger in heart. They remember a man who would sit in the back of every event and choose to leave the limelight for someone else. “Arnold was a one-of-a-kind,” said Suzy Brenner, executive

director of the Longboat Key Paradise Center for Healthy Living. “He was funny and smart and always brutally honest with you. He loved to see his generous donations really make a difference.” Simonsen, a Longboat resident, died Tuesday, June 11. He was 88. Simonsen was a self-made man, starting his own tree nursery in Illinois. After seeing success, Simonsen sold his business and invested in nursing homes. After moving to the Key, Simonsen became a philanthropic force in the Sarasota community by donating millions to several organizations over the last 17 years. In January 2016, The Players Theatre opened The Arnold Simonsen Players Studio, enabling training for more than 300 children. The Players Artistic Director Jeffery Kin remembers the studio’s ribbon-cutting well. The kids changed the words to “We Love You, Conrad” from the musical “Bye, Bye, Birdie” to “We Love You, Arnold.” “I literally believe that he teared up,” Kin said. In November 2016, Simonsen donated $2.5 million to Salvation Army Sarasota to help fund its QLife Initiative, which allowed those experiencing homelessness to plan out their next steps in the order they want. “It’s hard to describe a man like Arnold,” said Glenda Leonard, development director of Salvation Army Sarasota. “Here’s this big, lumbering, huge man, but yet he had such a compassionate

heart for the homeless. “His desire to help the homeless, his compassion for that, was just overwhelming to us, and his generosity to help those who were experiencing homelessness was just outstanding.” But Simonsen’s donations didn’t stop there. In October 2017, Florida Studio Theatre dedicated the Arnold Simonsen and Rhonda Montminy Theatre Wing, thanks to a $1 million donation. But his generosity stretched far beyond his philanthropic efforts, said Richard Pelton, a friend of Simonsen’s for the past 15 years. “He taught me to be more generous than you think you can be both with your wallet and with your mouth,” Pelton said. Pelton recalled a fundraiser at he and Simonsen’s church, Longboat Island Chapel, that wasn’t going too well. However, Simonsen had his eye on a carrot cake, one of his favorites. “All of the sudden the carrot cake went up for auction, and he said, ‘I’ll buy it for $500,’” Pelton said. “This auction was making precious little money, but he wanted to show his support, and I just thought that was incredible.” Simonsen is survived by his companion, Rhonda Montminy; and four daughters, Sharon Brennan, Judy Pollin, Joann Mercer and Susan Simonsen. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made in Simonsen’s name to any of the organizations he supported.

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Sarasota County expects to hold the line on tax rate

TRIBUTES Robert Senie Biller June 21, 1923 June 16, 2019

Leaders haven’t changed millage since 2013.

Robert Biller, known as Bobby or Big Bob to family and friends, died Sunday June 16 at the Inn of Sarasota Bay Club. Born in Henderson, North Carolina Robert was son of the late Jac R. and Dora Biller.

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“But nothing in Big Bob’s life was more important than family.” Biller (Diane) of Kansas, Gerald Biller (Sondra) of Sarasota, Richard Biller (Eve) of Chicago and grandsons Nathan, Jacob and Bryan. He is also survived by Sara Harris (Armand), Benjamin Harris and JoLyn Turner (Laura), stepchildren Robert Libas (Roberta), Nancy Leeds (Harvey), Andy Libas, Matt Saril, grandchildren Jason Libas, Jessica Kurland (Keith) and Annie, Sophie and Zachary Leeds and great grandson Bodhi Kurland. A graveside service was held June 19 at Hebrew Cemetery in Greensboro, North Carolina. DONATIONS: In lieu of flowers, Bob requested donations be made in his name to Post 21 Club, a charity helping families with autistic adult children (post21club.org).

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He worked with his father at Biller’s Jewelers in Burlington, North Carolina. He attended University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Robert met Hermine Geisenheimer and they married in 1952. They moved to Greensboro, North Carolina and raised three sons David, Gerald and Richard. Robert was President of Burlington Handbags, Incorporated in Elon College, North Carolina. They were members of the Beth David Synagogue. Robert was an avid golfer at Starmount Country Club in Greensboro. He loved to travel and his travels took him all over the world. Robert was preceded in death by his wife Hermine. Bob met Joan Libas of New York and they married in 1979. They resided in Greensboro, North Carolina for many years until Bob’s retirement. They moved to Longboat Key, Florida and became members of Beth Israel Synagogue. They joined Longboat Key Club, Bob enjoyed golf and Joan played tennis. Bob and Joan were also involved in many charitable organizations in Sarasota. But nothing in Big Bob’s life was more important than family. Robert is survived by his wife Joan of the Sarasota Bay Club and his sons David

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County commissioners have yet to set the official millage for the 2020 fiscal year, though County Administrator Jon Lewis said the property tax rate will likely remain as it’s been since 2013. Sarasota County’s millage rate has remained at a steady 3.39 — only a slight increase from the 3.34 rate set in 2008. In 2000, the millage rate sat at approximately 4.58. Had that rate remained flat over the last 19 to 20 years, Lewis’ report said, taxpayers would have already paid an additional $827 million in taxes to the county. The consistent 3.39 millage rate has remained a source of pride for commissioners, particularly as they nearly voted to increase that rate by 0.1 for the 2018 fiscal year in an attempt to replenish the county’s emergency reserves. “It’s important that all the commissions before us not only didn’t raise [the millage rate], they lowered it,” Commissioner Al Maio said. “It’s one thing to say we didn’t raise taxes. … It’s something else to lower those rates.” But a consistent millage rate does not necessarily equate to consistent tax bills for property

owners. Sarasota County Financial Manager Kim Radtke reported a preliminary rise in countywide property values of 6.1% to $62.2 billion, closing in on the county’s peak of $62.7 billion in 2008. From there, values dropped 38% as the recession took hold. The owner of property with a taxable value of $500,000 would pay $1,695 based on the 2020 early numbers. “We’re not sitting here hoping [gross assessed taxable value] goes up 30%,” Maio said, affirming the current value is still $500 million below 2008. “We don’t want excess values of our homes to go up dramatically.” Plus, their confidence in the millage rate — and the county’s status as a desirable place to live — remains undiminished. “Even if you go back to the year 2000, that 4.58 rate still would put us easily in the bottom quarter out of millage rates across the state,” Commission Chairman Charles Hines said. “Right now we’re second. We’ve been second, and we’re a strong second.” In the coming weeks, the budget is subject to change based on departmental reports and final property values, which will be reported to county officials in early July. The “not-to-exceed” millage rate will also be set in July, followed by a vote on the final budget in August.

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t’s one of the most popular beaches on the island. The north shore beach, with parking for about 30 cars along North Shore Road, is unspoiled. Boaters enjoy the access from Longboat Pass, where they frequently anchor or ground their craft for a day on the sand. Park properly, though, and obey the signs. Police are frequently on the lookout for vehicles improperly parked. Also, pay heed to the town’s rules on alcohol or animals on the beach. They’re not allowed. Public access immediately adjacent to the parking area is quiet and often uncrowded, owing to the small parking capacity. To trudge north along a path carved from the vegetation can be tricky, but the views are one of a kind. Photographers are frequently among the trunks and branches. — ERIC GARWOOD

Walking north leads to a thicket of mangroves.

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Two sand-saving groins were built in 2015.

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Luke Calijan, 5, was the first to place a fish on the seagrass board.

Longboat Key Turtle Watch was represented by Charlene Donnelly, Michelle Marinangel and Vicki Marinangel.

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olunteers fanned out across Sarasota Bay on Saturday as part of the county’s Seagrass Survey, an event that is part social occasion, part awareness-raising effort and mostly a scientific endeavor meant as an annual health screening for the 150-square-mile estuary. About 100 people signed up for the fifth annual event, which launched from the Sarasota Sailing Squadron on City Island. In addition to the data gathering, which took place from the Sarasota-Manatee border south toward Siesta Key, there were plenty of displays and exhibits to examine — even a play zone. Volunteers were assigned one of approximately 30 hexagons to examine, identified by GPS coordinates. From there, water clarity and the state of the sea-

grass beds were assessed. Sarasota County Environmental Utility Manager John Ryan said the data collected, in addition to the aerial surveys of Southwest Florida Water Management District, are used to help inform policy decisions at the local and state level. Seagrass in Sarasota Bay is critical to the development of many marine species. Ryan said the health of the seagrass beds, especially after 2018’s red tide bloom, is a strong indicator of the overall health of the bay. But the survey wasn’t all science and data. About a dozen exhibitors and vendors, such as the Longboat Key Turtle Watch, Sarasota Bay Watch, representatives from Sarasota County, Manatee County and the state parks system, spoke with kids and adults alike to make their points about the health of Sarasota Bay and other ecological pursuits. — ERIC GARWOOD

Nate Falcone measures the water depth before checking its clarity near Longboat Key.

Around the Bend Nature Tours allowed children and adults to try dip-netting in the seagrass beds near City Island.

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Kids learn about marine life at ocean-themed camps fifth; and Sea Sleuths, grades sixth through eighth. The Aqua Kids learned all about coral polyps, the tiny animals that make up coral reefs, on Monday during the Ocean Odysseys summer camp. Younger students are taught from the point of view of how oceans touch their lives and older students learn about how their actions affect the ocean, said Kaitlyn Hofeldt, the education programs manager. Afternoon camps and overnight camps are also offered. Some camper spots are still open, and children can be registered at mote. org/camps.

Laila Pumarejo’s favorite part of creating her coral polyp was coloring it.

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1930 Harbourside Dr. #132 2BR/2BA Sarasota Bay and city views Includes overszied, assigned underbuilding parking.

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Inspired by the timeless design of the sarasota school of architecture and set on a 100-footwide bayfront site between South Palm & South Gulfstream Avenues. Just 23 half & full-floor residences offering bright open plans, walls of impact glass & deep terraces. Private, keyed elevator access. Dramatic arrival court & attended lobby. Lifestyle amenities, resort style pool terrace & wellness center. From the $3 millions - contact me for details.

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Just 49 expansive modern condominiums and an unprecedented level of resort-style amenities. Situated in the arts and culture district of Sarasota, the 18-story tower showcases panoramic waterfront and city views from expansive private terraces. Step out of your private access-controlled elevator into an expansive Great Room with breathtaking views in every direction. floor plans range from 3,550 to over 5,400 square feet of living space. From $1.9 million - contact me for details.

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GOOD WORKS WITH JOYCE WELCH

Volunteer helps keep nurses, patients happy Longboat Key resident coordinates volunteers at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. KATIE JOHNS COMMUNITY EDITOR

Katie Johns

Joyce Welch has been a volunteer at Sarasota Memorial Hospital for 22 years. She soon expects to complete 3,000 hours.

during the shift. “I feel I’m very fortunate,” Welch said. “I’ve always volunteered for subdivision things and committees. I feel I should. I have the time.” In addition to volunteering at the hospital, Welch, who has been a permanent Longboat Key resident since 1991, serves on the Winding Oaks Tennis Association board, is a member of the Winding Oaks pool and social committees, is a docent for Boys and Girls

Clubs of Sarasota County’s event, Jewels on the Bay, is a Longboat Key Garden Club member, and plays tennis and golf. She also helps care for her grandchildren. Welch continues to volunteer because she thinks it’s right to give back to people who need and appreciate the help. In the end, she helps nurses and patients but also gets to feel good about giving back. “I think we get more than we give,” she said.

GOOD WORKS Periodically, the Longboat Observer will publish stories of people in the community performing Good Works. If you have an idea of someone who volunteers their time, email your suggestions to Managing Editor Eric Garwood at egarwood@ yourobserver.com

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fter Joyce Welch finished her first year of volunteering at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, she told herself she’d do it for another year. That was 21 years ago, and she is still volunteering there. She began volunteering at the hospital after she got burned out from volunteering at a crisis pregnancy center. Welch now serves as a shift coordinator for the volunteers who run labs from the nurses’ station and back, deliver flowers and gifts, and bring equipment to nurses when they need it. The volunteers also bring new patients to their rooms or wherever they need to go. Welch manages four teenage volunteers, as well. “People are always thankful, even the nurses when you deliver something and put it on the sta-

tion or desk; they always say, ‘Thank you,” Welch said. “A lot of times, you’ll just be walking down the hallway, and they’ll say, ‘We really appreciate you. You volunteers help us so much.’” When the volunteers, at least three per shift, start, one of them is in charge of the phone. The other two end up doing whatever the person on the other end of the phone needs. They switch roles after a half hour, so one person isn’t stuck on the phone for the whole four-hour shift. From the time an assignment comes in by phone to when it’s completed, it takes communication among the volunteers and nurses to keep the well-oiled machine running. “We record everything in our book,” Welch said. “Where the call came from, what it is and where it’s going, and then we put the initials of the volunteer going there in case there is a question afterward if it didn’t arrive or whatever, so there’s a paper trail.” Of all the departments to volunteer in, including being a greeter, cuddler or cashier in the gift shop, Welch chose this one to stay active. She said she sometimes ends up walking two miles

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Michelle Hinz uses dimensional acrylic texture painting to create a beachlike scene.

Terry Andrews with his copper and glass sculptures.

Photos by Whitney Elfstrom

Christy Raml with her jewelry from Raml Enterprises.

The 18th annual craft festival featured more than 175 artists and crafters.

Miriam Valido runs her booth for Valido’s Gourmet, which offers different pickled foods, jams and butters.

St. Armands Circle gets colorful at craft festival S

t. Armands Circle was hit with an extra splash of color as art lovers took to Circle Park for the 18th annual craft festival June 8-9. More than 175 artists and crafters set up booths for the weekend-long

“Flower Power” by Debbie Marucci

festival, which showcased paintings, jewelry, pottery, plants, soaps, sculptures and artisanal foods. — WHITNEY ELFSTROM

Madison, 9, peruses the craft festival with her owners.

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Burns Court | Downtown $839,000 | 1,197 SqFt | 2 Bed | 2.5 Baths

Improved Price! Country Club Shores | Longboat Key $2,795,000 | 4,199 SqFt | 4 Beds + Den | 5 Full Baths

Sansara | Downtown $1,900,000 | 2,773 SqFt | 3 Bed | 3 Baths

The Oaks | Osprey $1,050,000 | 4,937 SqFt | 4 Bed | 6 Baths

Harbor Acres | Sarasota $4,300,000 | 6,631 SqFt | 4 Bed | 6 Baths

Queens Harbor | Longboat Key $1,975,000 | 4,144 SqFt | 4 Bed | 4.5 Baths

Westway Drive | Lido Shores $6,900,000 | 5,640 SqFt | 4 Beds | 5.5 Baths

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Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce

LONGBOAT KEY’S

OF JULY

EXTRAVAGANZA

$500 PRIZE Cannons Marina is offering a $500 cash prize

to the most patriotic business entry in the parade as long as there is a minimum of 10 business entries. Floats may be any motorized vehicle with 4 wheels e.g. golf cart, auto, van, trailer, etc. If you would like to enter your business or non-profit in the parade, please call the chamber at 383-2466. Registration fee is $25 for business floats and there is no charge for non-profit floats.

KID GAMES & BUTTERFLY RELEASE Fun games for kids

of all ages in Bicentennial Park (next to Longboat Key Town Hall) after the parade, with loads of fun prizes for everyone. Kids can also take tours of Longboat Key’s biggest fire truck and rescue unit. Kids will get to release dozens of butterflies, supplied by the Longboat Key Garden Club, into the park.

FOOD Indulge in some of your holiday favorites: waffles with strawberries and whipped cream from Blue Dolphin Café, sausage, water and more. Enjoy your food on picnic tables at the beautiful and shady Bicentennial Park.

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Dogs wear their most patriotic outfits for the parade and Hot Diggity Dog contest.

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LOOKING AHEAD Photo taken by Reid Murphy

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4

FREEDOM FEST The parade begins at 9 a.m. and is followed by a dog costume contest, kids’ games and face painting, a butterfly release food and more. The parade loops around Bay Isles Road, and the celebration will take place at Bicentennial Park, 500 Bay Isles Road. Call 383-2466 for information.

THURSDAY, JUNE 20

NETWORKING AT NOON Takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Bijou Cafe, 1287 First St., Sarasota. The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce will present an opportunity to introduce your business and learn about others in the area. The price is $25 for chamber members with reservations, $30 for walk-in members and $35 for others. Call 386-2466. LADIES NIGHT ON ST. ARMANDS CIRCLE Takes place from 5-9 p.m. in the shopping district. Enjoy an evening with friends with 15% discounts, raffle prizes and refreshments at select stores. Call 388-1554.

RECURRING EVENTS TUESDAYS

YOGA FOR SENIORS Meets at 10-11 a.m. at the Paradise Center, 567 Bay Isles Road. Gentle yoga with certified instructor Cheryl Kaiser. Options are provided to adapt poses safely with the use of yoga props. $10 weekly. Call 383-6493.

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UNIQUE LBK BEACHFRONT ESTATE $12,500,000 On 180 ft of pristine gulf beach. 4 en-suite guest rooms plus a secluded master wing. Multiple terraces, elevated gulfside pool & spa. Perfect for indoor/outdoor entertaining.

REGENT PLACE $2,900,000 Behind the gates at LBK Club gulf front 3BR/3BA corner residence w/ southern exposure. Views of Gulf, golf course and downtown skyline.

NEW CONSTRUCTION $4,795,000 Gulf & Bay views from this 4BR/4.5+ BA home w/ elevator. West of Gulf of Mexico Drive. Expansive windows & decks on all levels.

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME ON LBK $794,000 NEW BONAIRE HOME $2,895,000 Wide canal lot on Dream Island Rd. Direct bay Behind the gates in LBK’s new Bonaire community. access to the ICW and walking distance to gorgeous 4BR/4.5 BA, Gulf & Bay views. Professionally decorated. Gulf beaches. A boater’s paradise!

GULF FRONT PENTHOUSE $5,895,000 6,000 SF 4BR/4.5BA on Lido Key Spectacular Views of the city, Bay & Gulf of Mexico 6 terraces, private 4 car garage. Suberb ammenities including full service concierge.

BEACHFRONT WALK-OUT $1,295,000 3BR/3BA unique mezzanine level residence offers EASY ACCESS w/ the convenience of stepping out to Water Club amenities. Floor to ceiling windows for great views.

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NEW CONSTRUCTION $1,590,000 THE PRESERVE AT LONGBEACH Private one story cul-de-sac home. 4 BR/3.5 BA with An exclusive enclave of 12 new construction homes. Refinement meets relaxation at the north end of LBK three car garage. Bay & deeded beach access. in Longbeach Village with beach-to-bay access.

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$1,975,000 SANCTUARY LBK CLUB SUPERB LOCATION $2,195,000 DOWNTOWN SARASOTA $1,197,000 3BD/2BA on deep waterfront lot w/dock near St. Golden Gate Point direct bay front. Updated 3BR Behind the gates Gulf Front 3 BR/2.5BA 2580 SF condo. Armands. Stunning views of Sarasota Bay, city residence w/private car garage. Magnificent views from multiple terraces. Master suite skyline & John Ringling Bridge. Gulfside & two guest suites bay side. 24 hour amenities.

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RARELY AVAILABLE 1ST FLOOR $1,795,000 Sanctuary II beachfront 1st flr walk-out. 3BR/3.5BA Custom floorplan w/ amazing views & oversized terrace w/ private steps leading directly to the beach.

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SLEEPY LAGOON DREAM HOME $699,000 PLAYERS CLUB $845,000 Build your waterfront home here. Nice lot w/boat Rarely available 3BD/2.5BA spacious gulfside residence. dock on deep canal & brand new elevated seawall. Totally renovated in 2017/2018 w/ numerous upgrades. Direct bay access & short walk to beach.

GULF FRONT LONGBOAT KEY CLUB 2BD/2BA 7th floor, beautiful views. $1,350,000 2BD/2BA 1st floor corner unit $1,350,000 Great ammenties, beach & rental opportunities.

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ZUMBA AND MAT PILATES Takes place from 10-11 a.m. at The Paradise Center, 567 Bay Isles Road. The class, designed for active seniors, starts with Zumba and shifts to all-level mat Pilates at 10:30 a.m. Work core strength and endurance with a series of slow, controlled movements and stretches. Cost is $10. RSVP to 383-6493.

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LO C A L LY K N OW N . G LO B A L LY CO N N E C T E D.

WAT E R C LU B 1241 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 402 Michael Moulton 941-928-3559 A4421764 $2,725,000

B AY I S L E S 3261 Bayou Road Sylvia Zimmerman & George Zimmerman 941-350-5022 A4422906 $895,000

S L E E P Y L AG O O N PA R K 660 Marbury Ln Jodene Moneuse 941-302-4913 A4415911 $850,000

S L E E P Y L AG O O N PA R K 730 Penfield Street Saint Cacchiotti 941-809-0787 A4205383 $849,000

SANDS POINT 100 Sands Point Road 109 Sherry Dominick 941-500-3774 A4433529 $849,000

B E AC H P L AC E 1045 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 203 Julie Jacques 941-323-1800 A4435985 $886,000

S E A G AT E C LU B 2425 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 13E Mel & Jan Goldsmith 941-356-6673 A4422283 $789,000

TA N G E R I N E B AY C LU B 370 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 426 Linda Driggs 941-374-2920 A4429287 $749,900

L O N G B OAT S A N D P I P E R S 5635 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 104 Ian Addy, PA 941-961-8850 A4422795 $739,000

L O N G B E AC H 7057 Longboat Drive N Marina Solo, Pa 941-960-6445 A4433814 $699,900

C LU B L O N G B OAT B E AC H 5055 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 516 Marcia Salkin, PA 941-376-6121 A4430890 $695,000

B A N YA N B AY C LU B 5275 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 204 Mary Defrank 941-544-0214 A4437555 $685,000

S E A G AT E C LU B 2425 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 2F Mel & Jan Goldsmith 941-356-6673 A4167488 $679,000

L O N G B OAT K E Y 690 Jungle Queen Way Chris Rivera & Sherri Mills, PA 941-301-1691 A4203769 $650,000

L O N G B OAT 4311 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 201 Stacy Haas & Gloria Bracciano 941-587-4359 A4435758 $639,900

C O U N T RY C LU B S H O R E S 1170 Bogey Lane Richard Perlman 941-228-8580 A4418181 $619,000

K E Y T OW E R S O U T H 1750 Benjamin Franklin Drive 9F Judy Wright 941-232-8041 A4407225 $599,950

FA I RWAY B AY 2120 Harbourside Drive 612 Mark Huber 941-356-2435 A4409211 $589,500

HARBOR HOUSE WEST 226 Golden Gate Point 64 Genevieve Ramachandran 941-268-1511 C7408053 $565,000

SANDS POINT 100 Sands Point Road 323 Lawrence Zeigler 941-228-2612 A4400827 $545,000

B E AC H P L AC E 1065 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 203 Klaus Lang & Nora Johnson 941-320-1223 A4436715 $525,000

B AY H A R B O U R A P T S 450 Gulf Of Mexico Drive B201 Stacy Hanan 941-266-0529 A4406808 $469,000

I N N O N T H E B E AC H 230 Sands Point Road 3404 Veronika Bajtala 941-504-0307 A4434253 $439,000

S E A P L AC E 1935 Gulf Of Mexico Drive G7-409 Sue Cosgrove-Lee & Chris Baylis 941-400-9068 A4432374 $415,000

PORTOBELLO 3240 Gulf Of Mexico Drive B404 Lawrence Zeigler 941-228-2612 A4424935 $365,000

C E DA R S E A S T 804 Evergreen Way Bill Anderson 941-313-4059 A4427819 $359,000

LIDO AMBASSADOR 800 Benjamin Franklin Drive 203 Diane Fogo Harter 941-445-2431 A4433767 $340,000

S PA N I S H M A I N 524 Spanish Drive 125 Sandi Layfield 941-914-2807 A4201737 $324,900

ST JUDES APTS 701 Saint Judes Drive S 1 Brian Loebker 941-735-4393 A4421911 $235,000

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home in Bird Key tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Valerie Bateyko, trustee, of Longboat Key, sold the home at 670 Mourning Dove Drive to David Bialosky and Carolyn Christian, of Peninsula, Ohio, for $2.7 million. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,195 square feet of living area.

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Edith Schwartz, trustee, sold the home at 110 N. Warbler Lane to Stephen and Lynn Kukanza, of Sarasota, for $1,775,000. Built in 1960, it has five bedrooms, fiveand-two-half baths, a pool and 4,307 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $535,000 in 1997.

Bruno Lebel and Nathalie Richard, of Sarasota, sold their home at 365 N. Washington Blvd. to Snowbird or Bust LLC for $1.1 million. Built in 2000, it has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,374 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $937,500 in 2008.

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Vernon and Deborah Ellinger, trustees, of Tampa, sold the home at 327 S. Washington Drive to William and Jeannine Halbritter, of Sarasota, for $1,625,000. Built in 1988, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,966 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.25 million in 2008.

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KDL Investments LLC sold the home at 3461 Bayou Sound to Steven and Deborah Atwell, of Longboat Key, for $1,447,500. Built in 1983, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,893 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1,785,000 in 2014.

Allen Brown and Ann BacherBrown, trustees, of Hendersonville, N.C., sold the Unit 401 condominium at 2675 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Kelly and Debra Hafeman, trustees, of De Pere, Wis., for $1.25 million. Built in 1979, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,180 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $850,000 in 2014. SLEEPY LAGOON

Paul Brown, of Lancaster, Pa., sold the home at 6449 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Alberto Pacheco and Lisa Pacheco, trustees, of Acworth, Ga., for $895,000. Built in 1963, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,937 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $115,000 in 1987. THE BEACHES OF LONGBOAT KEY SOUTH

Paul and Maria Maheras, of Mashpee, Mass., sold their Unit 206 condominium at 775 Longboat Club Road to Charles Kirk, of Longboat Key, for $855,000. Built in 1984, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,524 square feet. It previously sold for $590,000 in 2013. LONGBOAT KEY

John and Kari Rattigan, of Windermere, sold their home at 744 Jungle Queen Way to Dennis and

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Barbara Morgan, of Auburndale, for $550,000. Built in 1963, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,360 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $320,000 in 2013.

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Paul and Jo Ann Murphy, of Longboat Key, sold their Unit 503 condominium at 1910 Harbourside Drive to Robert and Tracey Hughes, of Gloucester, Mass., for $530,000. Built in 1982, it has two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 1,590 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $515,000 in 2015. SILVER SANDS

Jeffrey and Marcy Zyonse, of Tampa, sold their Unit 249 condominium at 5841 Gulf of Mexico Drive to FKSM LLC for $499,900. Built in 1972, it has two bedrooms, one-and-a-half baths and 748 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $695,000 in 2005. LIDO TOWERS

William and Christine Whiteko sold their Unit 601 condominium at 1001 Benjamin Franklin Drive to Gregory and Allison McCormick, of Sarasota, for $480,000. Built in 1980, it has two bedrooms, two baths and SEE REAL ESTATE, 28

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of June 3 - June 7, in order of dollar amounts.

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3850 GMD #B2

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1965 GMD #108 600 Russell St.

Replace ductwork Re-roof

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726 Bayport Way

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David Shub

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625 Dream Island Place

Bennie Fowler

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$7,466

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Beverly Shapiro

$6,322

522 Cedars St.

Whitney Plaza LLC Martin Wentzler

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2045 GMD #212

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4725 GMD #314

A/C change out

Douglas Simmons

$5,634

4420 Exeter Dr. #201

Jean Gibson

$5,500

John Ring

$5,106

4600 GMD #202

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$4,780

580 Chipping Lane

Pilings

$4,318

2399 GMD #3B4

Duct repair

571 Ranger Lane 415 L'Ambiance Drive #C504

Duct work changes Bathroom alteration

David and Monica Verinder Pascal Florida Trust Jose Pizarro

1701 GMD #304

Bath alterations

4324 GMD #405 1211 Gulf of Mexico Dr.

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1640 Harbor Cay Lane

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2295 GMD #PH4S

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Roberta Bevilacqua, trustee Denise Grimes

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L O N G B OAT K E Y 350 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 219 A4433894 $1,275,000

L O N G B OAT K E Y 1241 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 105 A4410076 $1,095,000

L O N G B OAT K E Y 5635 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 104 A4422795 $739,000

L O N G B OAT K E Y 4725 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 113 A4215421 $449,900

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1,293 square feet. It previously sold for $185,000 in 1996.

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Elliott Eisen, of Ontario, Canada, sold the Unit 103 condominium at 1105 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Susan Berger, trustee, of Pittsburgh, for $475,000. Built in 1981, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,503 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $206,500 in 1989.

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Garry Hennis and Storm Gressem, of Gotha, sold their Unit PH6 condominium at 4500 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Peter and Heather Lareau, of Longboat Key, for $470,000. Built in 1975, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,152 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $140,000 in 1996.

Gregory Alexandris, of Andover, Mass., sold his Unit 304 condominium at 1050 Longboat Club Road to James Tillman and Lisa Schuder, of Ozark, Mo., for $360,000. Built in 1974, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,409 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $129,900 in 1989.

David and Kelly Ryan, of Bryn Mawr, Pa., sold their Unit 201 condominium at 3500 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Robert and Taunia Marvicka, of Sparta, N.J., for $445,000. Built in 1980, it has

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This newer (2008), 4BR home is a yachtsman’s paradise. Just one home in from the point-lot location, offering 113’ of water frontage, newer seawall, dock and lift on sailboat-deep waters that flow out to the bay. www.610BowspritLane.com $1,995,000

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Overflowing with charm, this custom, family-inspired home in the heart of Sarasota is a rare find. Completed in 2000, the traditional yet whimsical architecture perfectly complements the beautiful modern farmhouse interior. www.1744SeminoleDrive.com $3,995,000

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Designer updates and breathtaking views adorn every room of this direct Gulf-front, 4BR penthouse residence. The open floor plan offers more than 2,900 SF of interior that expertly blends modern finishes with stylish decor. Includes deeded, covered parking space. www.TiffanyPlaza604.com $1,895,000

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Chic upgrades adorn every room of this direct bayfront residence in the centrally-located community of Lawrence Pointe. Picture-perfect vistas of bay waters and breathtaking sunsets that stretch on forever welcome you to this immaculate home. www.LawrencePointe102B.com $999,000

Overlooking tranquil waters, this 3BR plus office home is situated near the end of the cul-de-sac on Mourning Dove’s sought-after street. Every aspect, inside and out, has been renovated to enhance the sunny, inviting atmosphere. www.658MourningDoveDrive.com $1,895,000

CHEROKEE PARK 1509 South Lodge Drive This stylish 5BR home expertly blends a Spanish/Mediterranean flair with contemporary decor, offering 5,800 SF of designer interior. On nearly 2/3-acre of property, boaters will love the 330+ feet of water frontage, extended deep-water dockage and multiple lifts. www.1509SouthLodgeDrive.com $4,695,000

1606 North Drive Located on a quiet street near the end of a cul-de-sac, this 6BR custom residence features cathedral ceilings, Travertine and wood flooring, plus wine cellar. Walls of glass French doors open to the gorgeous pool deck, offering lush foliage surrounding elaborate outdoor entertaining. www.1606NorthDrive.com $2,249,000

COUNTRY CLUB SHORES 560 Putter Lane You will love with the feeling of new construction at this brand-new waterfront home! Competed in January 2019, it offers more than 4,300 SF of contemporary interior, with impact windows/sliders, master-sized guest suite, a second level including family room and master with its own balcony, plus outdoor entertaining with summer kitchen. www.560PutterLane.com $2,995,000

GOLDEN GATE POINT 136 Golden Gate Point #401 Enjoy breathtaking sunset views a few steps from downtown Sarasota. This 4th-floor bayfront Phoenix residence, in the famed Golden Gate Point neighborhood, offers 3,785 SF of stylish interior, making this 3BR feel like a single-family home. Includes its own 2-car garage! www.ThePhoenix401.com $2,495,000

174 Golden Gate Point #11 The luxury of brand-new, direct bayfront living within walking distance to downtown! This 3BR residence is a flourish of striking bay views, with brand-new furnishings included and an open contemporary concept. www.HarborHouse11.com $929,000

GRAND BAY 3040 Grand Bay Boulevard #275 Southside location! Walls of floor-to-ceiling glass span from north to south, showcasing breathtaking city, golf course, bay and views. Fall in love with the panoramic, seventh-floor vistas that greet you from this sunny 3BR Biscayne residence. www.GrandBay275.com $849,000

3060 Grand Bay Boulevard #112 Move right into this charming, furnished 3BR Biscayne residence. Close to many wonderful amenities, offering a wonderful wraparound terrace and beautiful views. www.GrandBay112.com $695,000

The contemporary design and secluded location of this direct bayfront, 2,300+ SF residence creates an ideal, move-in ready environment. Offering its own deep-water dock, just about everything has been renovated. www.749LandsEnd.com $1,595,000

603 Longboat Club Road #201N Direct beach views abound! Located in a prime, corner location, this 3BR residence is reminiscent of a single-family home, offering 2,400+ SF of interior, west and east-facing terraces and covered parking. www.LongboatKeyTowers201N.com $1,195,000

3635 Fair Oaks Place - Queens Harbour A tranquil lakefront lifestyle awaits at this lovely 3BR plus den residence, offering more than 3,000 SF of designer interior. You will love the convenience of maintenance-free living at Queens Harbour. Enjoy a sunny bike ride to private beach! www.3635FairOaksPlace.com $995,000

775 Longboat Club Road #706 This updated, direct Gulf-front, 7th-floor residence at the Beaches is immediately ready to enjoy. Gulf shores and striking sunsets abound from every room of this open-concept, 2BR beach getaway. Includes secure parking. www.Beaches706.com $795,000

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5880 Midnight Pass Road #905 Gorgeous views of turquoise Gulf waters and powdery-white shores abound from every room of this penthouse beach retreat. Offering nearly 1,700 SF of updated interior, stunning top-floor views, wonderful amenities and steps to the beach. www.Casarina905.com $749,000

1555 Eastbrook Drive - Kentwood Estates Begin your dream home West of the Trail. This charming 4BR lakefront home is on a corner parcel spanning nearly 1/4acre of property, waiting for you to make it your own. www.1555EastbrookDrive.com $749,000

76 Osprey Point Drive - The Oaks Designed by Harry MacEwen, this 3BR custom-built residence is located behind the exclusive gates of The Oaks Country Club, situated on more than a 1/4-acre of property and surrounded by lush vegetation. You will adore the lovely updates throughout. www.76OspreyPointDrive.com $749,000

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