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The Longboat observer

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The Longboat observer
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Longboat observer (Online)
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LB observer
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Longboat Key shopper & observer
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NewsBank, inc
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Longboat Key, Fla
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Longboat Pub.
Observer Media Group
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English

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Newspapers -- Longboat Key (Fla.) ( lcsh )
Newspapers -- Saint Armands Key (Fla.) ( lcsh )
Newspapers -- Manatee County (Fla.) ( lcsh )
Newspapers -- Sarasota County (Fla.) ( lcsh )
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Florida -- Saint Armands Key ( fast )
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United States -- Florida -- Manatee -- Longboat Key
United States -- Florida -- Sarasota -- Saint Armands Key
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27.4132626 x -82.6597412

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Vol. 1, no. 1 (July 28, 1978)-
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Publisher: Ralph B. Hunter, 1978-1995.
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Managing editor: Art Durshimer, <1997>.
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"Serving Longboat and St. Armands Keys."
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Advertising supplement called: Longboat Key shopper & observer, vol. 1, no. 1 (Aug. 1, 1978)-

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ObserverYOU . YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.VOLUME 45, NO. 48 YOUR TOWN Loving LongboatSomeone was feeling inspired recently by a love for Longboat Key. “I love LBK” was written in the sand using seashells near the public beach access close to Bay Isles Road. This beach art masterpiece has wowed many people. Lesley Rife from the Long boat Island Chapel sent a photo into the Longboat Observer and was amazed at how creative people get when they are at the beach with some time on their hands. She shared that she discovered it one day before it rained and that she found it still intact after the frequent Florida showers. So who is the secret artist? That remains a mystery, but if you made this beach art, reach out to sta writer Petra Rivera at PRivera@YourObserver.com to claim your fame. Dolphin recoveringThe rough-toothed dolphin found stranded Feb. 10 on Longboat Key has ocially found a new home at the Clear water Marine Aquarium. Rosie, as named by the CMA sta, became a new resident in May and was estimated to be 2 years old after Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium found her stranded on Longboat Key. She was taken to CMA’s stranding station at Fred Howard Park, where she was rehabilitated and examined by experts. The examination found that Rosie had become hearing impaired and lost the ability to echolocate, which is essential for dolphins to nd food or evade predators and survive in the wild. This led to her being deemed as unreleasable. Rosie will be slowly introduced to CMA’s other resident rough-toothed dolphin, Rudy. According to a video posted on the organization’s YouTube channel, the pair’s interactions have been going well as expected. For now, Rosie can be seen at the complex’s Ruth & J.O. Stone Dolphin Complex.Longboat Key’s weekly newspaper since 1978LONGBOATPetra RiveraSheila Loccisano, David Woods and Scott Diesenburg play pickleball at Bayfront Park. Staying on the court Full throttleIan Swaby The Team SunPrint / Hooters boat piloted by Steven Fehrmann and Steve Miklos, of New Port Richey, speeds by Lido Beach.Courtesy photo“I love LBK” was found at the Bay Isles beach entrance written in the sand entirely out of shells.Turtle tracksLONGBOAT June 18-24 2023 2022 Nests 131 132 False crawls 158 167 Totals since April 23 2023 2022 Nests 655 651 False crawls 837 690Source: Mote Marine Laboratory Luxury living in high demandMarket grows for new category of home — ‘ultra luxury,’ starting at $10M. SEE PAGE 4 Pickleball injuries are rising, but a little prevention goes a long way. SEE PAGE 24 Curious for life.PAGE 22The 39th Annual Powerboat Grand Prix put on a high-speed show for beachgoers. SEE PAGE 18 A+E Art Center upgrade. Page 13 FREE • THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023

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2 LONGBOAT OBSERVER | THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023 rfntbftfftntfttntrnttftfrfntbrntnnttttbtnttrrfnt trfntntnntftntrntnttftfrnfttrntnttfnnnrrfntnfftfrttbtnttrntntt ntrntnbfttftrfntbnnrrfnttfnnftnrrrrfnttbffttntnt‘ttftnntttt ‘f’ttnrrnfftfttttbnnntrtft“”ffrnnrnftrtfrfnttftnttbntr fttft“”f•ttnnttntnfftrtrnbnnttttnt Stores Hours: Mon-Sat 9-9, Sun 11-6 60 MONTHS FINANCING*rfrfnfrnrrSOUTH SARASOTA tbtb b NORTH SARASOTA b ‘ ‘t’ BRADENTON “ ” ELLENTON t’’ ”•• VENICE tt–r ’t‘b PORT CHARLOTTE b—– ” ’ NOW OPEN! ” •–– $ $ 1399 1399 99 99 ” ”•–”–” $ $ 599 599 99 99 $50 OFFANY PURCHASE OVER $499$100 OFFANY PURCHASE OVER $999$400 OFFANY PURCHASE OVER $3999$200 OFFANY PURCHASE OVER $1999$500 OFFANY PURCHASE OVER $4999$300 OFFANY PURCHASE OVER $2999 ” ”•””– ” $ $ 899 899 99 99 r r • r“– $ $ 399 399 99 99 •••” •••” 4th of July 4th of July FINAL DAYS! FINAL DAYS! 406196-1 Better call quality on the wayCARTER WEINHOFERSTAFF WRITERWireless cell reception on Longboat Key should continue to improve in the near future, thanks to a new lease with AT&T that will place small antennas on eight smart light poles. Longboat Key commissioners approved the start of a lease with the cellular service carrier during the June 30 commission meeting. This project goes hand in hand with the cellular service poles installed by Verizon in January, with the overall goal of improving coverage throughout the island. According to Town Manager Howard Tipton, in 2021 the town invited carriers such as AT&T and Verizon to talk about how cell service could be improved on Longboat Key. Resolving this issue was important for several reasons, Tipton said. “It’s not just people wanting to talk to their granddaughters or grandsons, but it’s 911 calls,” Tipton said. “We’re seeing dropped calls.” Tipton said that years ago there were conversations about installing a 150-foot cell tower on the island, but that “didn’t go over well.” The commission in 2013 adopted an ordinance to prohibit these types of towers. Verizon was the first carrier to express interest but elected to install its own poles. The company then had to go through a more involved siteplanning process because it was installing its own structures. Gulf of Mexico Drive has nine of these poles, standing 25 or 35 feet tall. AT&T was next but said it wanted to use existing light poles already installed by the town with the underground utility project. This also meant that the firm was exempt from the site-planning process. The AT&T antennas will be shorter than three feet tall. Tipton said there will likely be a small box attached to the upper region of the pole, along with a small transformer lower on the pole. One of the eight antennas will be installed on private property. “We’re thrilled,” Tipton said. “AT&T is doing exactly what we asked them to do.” The annual lease fee for the town will be $225, which won’t require much budgetary thought. “It’s not a revenue issue for us,” Tipton said. “As long as they aren’t interfering with the operation of the lights, which they are not, it’s a winwin.” Other carriers are able to opt-in to a similar lease agreement in the future, according to Tipton, but as of now nothing has been confirmed.Courtesy photoThe nine existing Verizon cell poles on Longboat Key are 25or 35-foot-tall poles. The new AT&T antennas will be placed on top of light poles.A new lease agreement with AT&T will help increase cell service on Longboat Key and decrease the possibility of dropped calls, without being visually intrusive. GULFOFMEXICODR.GULFOFME XICODR.Gulf Bay Rd.Ly ons Ln.

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LONGBOAT OBSERVER | THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023 3 Calming waters for boat salesCARTER WEINHOFERSTAFF WRITERAt the height of the COVID-19 pandemic with the world on lockdown, one of the activi ties in the area that many were drawn to was being out on the open water in a pristine vessel. That sharp increase in demand for boats affected boat retailers such as Cannons Marina in Longboat Key, which meant record sales but also inventory and supply challenges, said President Lucile Capo Miller. “We couldn’t get inventory, and we just sat here with an empty parking lot,” Miller said. “It’s good for business to have inventory in the field.” Jason LeFevre, MarineMax District president for the West Coast of Florida, said his company experienced the same trend. “Through the pandemic, we went through the largest boat boom in probably the history of the business,” LeFevre said. “And I think when you combine that with the growth of Sarasota, it was a perfect storm of phenomenal business.” While facing supply chain pressures, it was difficult for places like Cannons Marina and MarineMax to fulfill some orders. LeFevre said even today there are boats coming into the shop that customers ordered during the peak of the pandemic, but sales have since reached a steadier pace. “We probably doubled in revenue during the pandemic years, based on our traditional numbers,” LeFevre said. “Since then, we’ve been still kind of holding steady at the elevated levels.”NECESSARY CALMINGAccording to both Miller and LeFe vre, the demand has persisted coming out of the pandemic. LeFevre said the industry still seems to be on an upward trend, but called it “refreshing.” Sales have continued to do well, mainly because the market is beginning to normalize. The lot at Cannons Marina is filled with vessels marked for sale now, but during the pandemic, it was nearly empty. People can come to the marina and actually see the product. “One of the main differences is that the inventory levels have caught up,” LeFevre said, adding that things haven’t quite returned to the lev els seen in 2019, but they’re getting “pretty close.” May 2023 was Cannons Marina’s best month in its 68 years of busi ness. That month saw 37% higher revenue than May 2022. On average, Cannons Marina experiences growth of 10%-13% each year, according to Miller. Grady-White is a high-end boat manufacturer whose vessels are a staple for Cannons Marina. “Inventory throughout the U.S. got really low, but inventory is building back up,” said Grady-White sales representative Gwen Edwards. “We’re in a really good position and basically we’re about where we were pre-COVID, and the market is really good right now.” The definition of “really good” seems to mean balance. At Cannons Marina, the phone isn’t ring ing “off the hook,” and Miller said that’s better. She favors the current situation much more than the heavy demand and supply chain pressures faced in 2020 and 2021, claiming the situation COVID presented was “too much.” Now, they receive a steady flow of service sales and rentals, while being able to finally keep up with the demand. “We needed to slow down because you can’t continue at a breakspeed pace,” Miller said. “The market is normalizing, and we like that.”EXCEPTIONAL CONDITIONSOne of the main reasons behind the continued demand is the population increase seen in Florida, said Miller and LeFevre. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, between 2021 and 2022 Flor ida’s population increased by 1.9%, coming to a total of 22.24 million. Between July 2021 and July 2022, the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council claims 444,500 people moved to Florida. These numbers solidified the fact that Florida is the country’s fastest growing state, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In Sarasota specifically, demographic statistics show a significant population increase. The population of Sarasota County in 2010 was 379,448. Just before the start of the pandemic, in 2019, the county’s population hit 423,933. Last year, the population jumped to 452,373. The population in 2022 represents a 19.2% increase since 2010, and a 6.7% increase since 2019. LeFevre said that boat sales overall may be cooling off a bit throughout the country, but they are cooling much slower in this area. And things aren’t completely back to normal, either. Miller mentioned that bigger boats are still under pressure. People want to come to areas like Longboat Key because of the environment, Miller said, and boating seems to be a go-to for some people moving to Florida’s coastal areas. “Boating is exceptional here, and I think that’s going to continue. I think as people continue to move here, they’re going to want to buy boats and get out on the water,” Miller said. At Cannons Marina, the Suncoast Grady-White Owner’s Club is making a comeback. Recently, boaters in the area have been looking for the reinstatement of a social club. Miller said she was blown away by the response. The club used to be active before the pandemic, hosting events almost monthly. Miller and the team at Cannons Marina are hoping to get the club more active again soon, planning events like barbecues and meetups on the water. HERE ARE SOME OF THE UPCOMING EVENTS: July 15 — The club will host lunch at Shore Restaurant followed by a cruise. Aug. 12 — A “Sandbar Soiree” hosted by the crew at Cannons Marina. Interested owners must be a member of the club to attend these events. To join, email Club Commodores Mike and Mary Robinson at MMMKR@ verizon.net.Courtesy photosA 2024 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer cruises the water at sunrise.After experiencing intense demand in the face of a pressured supply chain during the pandemic, boat retailers are seeing a steadier rate of business. The latest Grady-White Canyon 376 is a 37-foot center console vessel. Grady-White vessels, like this 2024 Freedom 375, are popular sellers at Cannons Marina in Longboat Key.SUNCOAST GRADYWHITE OWNER’S CLUB

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Realtors who specialize in selling these properties say factors like the timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic have influenced these sales. “As a result of COVID and pricing, we are seeing more than ever the ultra luxury for our market,” said Ryan Ackerman, co-president of the Ackerman Group, an area real estate group with Coldwell Banker. “There’s more and more homes and condos for sale than we’ve ever seen in the luxury and ultra luxury on Longboat Key.” High-end real estate, or luxury real estate, is commonly defined as listings over $5 million. A new emerging category, ultra luxury, are those homes that exceed $10 million. There are currently 22 homes for sale in Longboat Key that fall into the category of luxury homes, though some may still be under construction. Year to date, there have been 14 luxury homes over $5 million sold on Longboat Key. In 2022, there were 11 sales of that nature and 21 in 2021. No homes over $15 million have closed on Longboat in the past three years, according to the Ackerman Group.TIME OVER MONEYFor the luxury market, the most common theme is that buyers tend to like the newest or most updated buildings, especially if they’re already built. Roger Pettingell, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker specializing in luxury waterfront properties, said most Longboat buyers hold the sentiment that time is more valuable than money. Buyers, then, are willing to spend more money on new and updated properties than spend less on a dated site and wait for renovations. Supply chain issues and worker shortages heightened by the pandemic exacerbated this sentiment. Newly constructed single-family homes or resale homes that have been newly updated sell at a premium, according to Ackerman. “We are still seeing on Longboat Key, very, very, very strong pricing for units that have been updated or single-family homes that are new,” Ackerman said. He also said that resale homes that are a bit more dated on the inside or maybe are not waterfront tend to be sitting longer than the newer properties.NEW PROJECTS, NEW PRICESSales of ultra-luxury homes have also increased because of new developments aimed at this price point, according to Barbara Ackerman of The Ackerman Group. The sales of luxury homes are more common now because the inventory just wasn’t quite there previously, according to both the Ackerman Group and Pettingell. “Our market is not a presale market, and that’s the challenge we always run against our buyer profile tends to want to touch and feel Luxury livingThe demand for high-end homes is still strong on the Key, with new and updated homes commanding extra interest.

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6 LONGBOAT OBSERVER | THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023 Electrical Water Treatment SEE HOW MUCH MORE YOU CAN SAVE! The Home Service Pros Who Care LIC # C A C 1816020 • PL BG CF C 1428223 • ELE C E C 13009313 $100 OFF COMPLETE INSTALLATIONof Phyn Plus Smart Water Assistant Saves on Homeowners Insurance Policies FREE WATER ANALYSIS $100 Credit 941.866.6210CALL NOW! 406274-1 The Area’s most Trusted Name since 1974 or visit www.AquaPlumbingSarasota.com www.lapenseeplumbing.com(941) 778.5622 * 401 MANATEE AVENUE, HOLMES BEACHJust RELAXand let LaPensee take care of the pool 406051-1CFC1429635 • CPC1459826 • CAC1818472 rfntbr rfffnttbbnn nttbnbfn ft rfntb404736-1 SATURDAY, JUNE 24BOATS ALLOWED 10:30 a.m., Greer Island Boat-Miscellaneous: Police on marine patrol were dispatched to Greer Island to respond to a caller’s complaint that boats were operating too close to shore and the “swim zone.” On scene, police located the two personal watercraft, but they were not in any violation. The caller was then advised that the personal watercraft operators were not in any violation and that there are no designated swimming zones at that location. SUNDAY, JUNE 25WATER ON BOARD 12:22 p.m., 4000 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Boat-Miscellaneous: While on marine patrol, an ocer noticed a vessel partially submerged and tied to a dock. The cabin had been lled, but no hazardous materials or debris were seen in the area. Days earlier, police were dispatched to respond to the same vehicle, during which time the owner informed police that the vessel had been dewatered. At this time, though, police attempted to call the owner but without success. The owner responded hours later, and police issued a citation due to the situation meeting the criteria for “Vessel at Risk.” OSPREY IN DISTRESS 2:32 p.m., 700 block of Hideaway Bay Drive Animal Complaint: A resident called police to report an osprey that appeared injured on the resident’s dock. Police saw the osprey had an injured right leg, so they called Save Our Seabirds. However, the bird ew away heading south. ROAD RAGE 3:16 p.m., 4000 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Citizen Dispute: A woman agged police down to request assistance. She told the ocer that while driving her car on Gulf of Mexico Drive, she had been followed by an unknown individual riding a motorcycle. When she pulled into the parking lot, the motorcycle rider, wearing all black, followed her, pulled beside her car, and yelled “Why did you do that?” before calling her a profanity. The motorcyclist left the scene, according to the driver. She said she had not been injured nor was her car damaged. CONFUSED LOCATIONS 4:24 p.m., 3600 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Citizen Dispute: While responding to a complaint of someone parked on private property, Longboat Police ocers arrived on scene and saw two women yelling at each other. The ocer separated the two and then talked to them individually. The complainant told the ocer that the woman was illegally parked on private property. The woman said she had parked in the same location just a few weeks ago and showed the ocer the dropped pin on her cellphone of the previous parking location. When the ocer showed the woman that she was actually 100 yards north of the dropped pin, she began apologizing for the parking incident. SUNDAY, JUNE 25THE WIND DID IT 2:43 p.m., 4000 Gulf of Mexico Drive Litter, Pollution, Public Health: Police responded to a complaint that trash was being placed in Sarasota Bay. On the scene, police made contact with an individual hosting a birthday party. The individual claimed a gust of wind blew party favors o the tables. He also said the items were quickly picked up and placed in the trash. COPS CORNER CARTER WEINHOFER STAFF WRITERA n obstacle found nearly three weeks ago in the town’s underground utility project will delay the project by about six months. Representatives from the project team gave an estimated completion date of January 2024 at the latest. The delay for the remaining phases of Longboat Key’s underground utility project are due to an oversight by Florida Power & Light and a supply chain issue. Longboat Key embarked on this project in July 2019, and Public Works Director Isaac Brownman acknowledged the process has been strenuous. “The whole project team recognizes that there’s a lot of fatigue on the undergrounding project; every body’s ready to get it done,” Brownman said. “And I want to assure everyone we’re all driving towards the same goal: to get the job done.” The project splits the island into four phases. Phase 1 has been completed with Phase 2 nearly complete. Phases 2, 3 and 4 already had some underground utility transformers, and the team assumed those could be used. About three weeks ago, while Wilco Electrical was opening the existing underground transformers, it realized they would not be compatible with the project. Now, the company must order and then install transformers before the project can be completed. The nine transformers needed in Phase 2 have already been ordered and are on the way. There are 11 needed in Phase 3 and 13 in Phase 4. Those transformers, due to a supply chain issue, won’t be delivered for roughly six months. In total, the replacements will cost an additional $300,000 to $500,000, which will not be at the town’s expense. “FPL acknowledges this should have been caught on the initial design, so they’re going to eat the cost of the equipment and provide it to the town without charge,” Brownman said. Phase 2 is the most complicated phase with the most connections and conversions, according to Brownman. The transformers necessary for this phase are on the way, and the phase is anticipated to wrap up in July or early August. As for positive updates presented at the June 30 commission meeting, the department said 75% of all easements have been recorded, with the rest being sent out. Additionally, no substantial contingency funds were needed in Phases 1 and 2, and the town doesn’t anticipate the project will go over budget. Mayor Ken Schneier and commissioners shared concerns about the fact that the town will still have over head power in place during peak hur ricane season this summer, whereas before the delay the overhead lines would have been removed by August. Commissioner BJ Bishop expressed her disappointment with FPL “in almost every phase of this project.” “I can’t tell you how disappointed I am yet again in Florida Power and Light,” Bishop said. “It seems like if anybody should know about transformers and what they need and when they need them, it would be the people that provide power for a living.” Hau Tran is the project manager for overhead to underground conversions for the entire state on behalf of FPL. He said this project is a high priority for FPL and more setbacks weren’t likely.Undergrounding delayed Courtesy photoThe town’s under grounding of overhead power lines has been delayed, with an estimated completion date of January 2024.

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Publisher of the Longboat Observer, East County Observer, Sarasota/Siesta Key Observer, Palm Coast Observer, Ormond Beach Observer, West Orange Times & Observer, Southwest Orange Observer, Business Observer, Jacksonville Daily Record, Key Life Magazine, LWR Life Magazine, Baldwin Park Living Magazine and Season Magazine CEO / Matt Walsh President / Emily Walsh Vice President / Lisa Walsh Chairman Emeritus / David Beliles 1970 Main St. Sarasota, FL 34236 941-366-3468It’s summer. It’s hot. Hopefully, you celebrated the Fourth of July patriotically. And now, as summer heats up, you just want your living to be easy. To that end, likely among the remotest things on your mind now is how the Legislature and governor decided to spend your tax dollars during the 2023 session. In fact, it’s probably also safe to say most Floridians don’t pay a hoot of attention to state spending unless it touches them directly. That’s why a week ago or so, there was a short burst of rancor after Gov. Ron DeSantis finally wielded his veto on $510 million worth of projects and programs around the state. Some of those vetoes stung at the local levels, including here. But as always, after Florida governors sign the next fiscal year’s appropriations and veto what they consider wasteful, they tout how wonderful they are. In DeSantis’ case, his budget-signing release and veto letter proclaimed: “I have signed monumental legislation that promises Floridians will enjoy fundamental freedoms for years to come. “We have stayed the course and put the individual freedoms of Floridians at the forefront of every decision, resulting in low unemployment, record tourism and a thriving economy. Florida continues to lead the nation on all fronts, and we have laid the groundwork for generations of success. Through this year’s budget, we have cemented an economic framework which supports Florida’s families, business owners and students in the pursuit of a prosperous future.” Of course, the devil is always in the details. Nonetheless, when you compare Florida to the rest of the nation, you have to admit and agree: All things considered — the economy, crime, taxation, environment, recreation, individual liberty, quality of life — Florida is the place to live when compared to other states. What’s more, the public policies adopted in Tallahassee indeed play a big part in that quality of life. Sure, we have issues — housing affordability, insurance affordability and the fentaynal epidemic. But compared to, say, California and New York, this is indeed paradise. You can conclude a lot from these few numbers: California 2023-24 Budget: $310 billion Population: 39.2 million State government cost per person: $7,908 New York 2023-24 Budget: $229 billion Population: 19.8 million State government cost per person: $11,566 Florida 2023-24 Budget: $117 billion Population: 22.2 million State government cost per person: $5,270Of course, there will be those who say Florida’s low per-person cost of state government is a negative indicator. They think more taxation is needed to solve every and all of Florida’s problems. And, they believe the governor and Legislature should be spending and taxing even more than it already is. But the rejoinder to that is simple: Look at California and New York. What has all that government taxation done for those two states? They have become two of the worst states in which to live and continue to deteriorate. That should be a constant concern of legislators: to avoid all the dumb things legislators and governors have done in the declining states as Florida’s population continues to grow. Topping those dumb things is runaway taxation and spending. You can credit Florida’s Republican-dominated legislators for being vigilant about new taxes. And even though the sales-tax holidays are a simple strategy for cutting taxes, controlling spending is more of a challenge, especially in good times like now when all of Florida’s government entities are taking in record amounts of cash because of increased property values and federal pandemic money. There is an old saying about all governments: They will spend whatever taxpayers give them, and then some. Florida lawmakers and governors are no different. Two factors: 1. Look at the accompanying budget table comparing the growth in state spending under Govs. Rick Scott and DeSantis. In DeSantis’ five budget years, state spending increased 36.1%. In Scott’s eight years, it went up 31.1% Similarly, during DeSantis’ first five years, state spending outpaced the growth in a measurement often used to gauge whether government spending is out of control — that is, the combined growth rates of population and inflation. In that measurement, DeSantis, 36.1% versus 30.8% in the same period. Another one: When Scott left office, state government was spending $3,959 per person. Under DeSantis, it’s now $5,225, an increase of 32%. Adjusted for inflation, the per-person cost is still $1,030 more per person. 2. Budget turkeys Florida TaxWatch, the Tallahassee-based watchdog on state government spending since 1979, produces an annual list of “Budget Turkeys.” These are usually lawmakers’ hometown projects. “While a project may be worthwhile,” TaxWatch notes, “Budget Turkeys tend to serve a limited area, are not subject to competitive bidding and are often not core functions of state government; they would be more appropriately funded with local or private dollars.” In the 2023-24 budget, TaxWatch identified 218 appropriations items worth $598.7 million as Budget Turkeys. But the picture is much worse. TaxWatch identified a record number of member projects — more than 1,540 projects worth $3.2 billion in the new budget. TaxWatch: “The amount is even more remarkable when one considers there are 160 legislators. This means each lawmaker was able to secure an average of nearly 10 member projects worth an average of $20 million for their home district.” As noted earlier, Gov. DeSantis vetoed projects almost worth the total TaxWatch identified. But the point to be noted is that even though so-called conservative Republicans control state spending, they are politicians. If the money is there — as it is now in gushing amounts — they will spend it. Florida’s lawmakers need limits on spending. Colorado caps it at the growth in inflation and population; above that, Coloradans receive a refund. Without limits and with money flowing because of growth, lawmakers can easily be tempted to do dumb things like they do in California and New York. OPINION / OUR VIEWSpend, spend, spend MATT WALSHComparatively, Florida lawmakers are loath to new taxes. But they’re not loath to spending. Florida needs guardrails. Gov. Ron DeSantis and Legislature approved $2.7 billion in temporary and permanent tax cuts in the 2023 legislative session. Nice work. Compared to other states, the tax cuts show Florida lawmakers know the importance of cutting taxes. But being the government cynic we are, we tend to nd the down side to the good. For instance, when you go through the accompanying list of tax cuts, this should become obvious: It’s a compendium of tax exemptions for special groups, not for all Floridians. This is the annual legislative gimmick — how Republican lawmakers claim they “cut taxes.” Yes, they did — for some, not for all. Given the huge amount of tax money owing into state coers and that lawmakers cut an estimated $2.7 billion in taxes, why not be fair to all Floridians and lower the state’s 6% sales tax rate? Here’s why not: They political chickens. They’re afraid of what would happen in a recession — that the state wouldn’t have enough money to cover everything they’ve built in to spending and actually would have to reduce spending. The way it is now — with thousands of people moving to Florida, buying homes and items that fall under the sales tax, the state is gushing with cash. And as lawmak ers always do: Whatever they get, they spend. But rather than play the salestax holiday gimmick, Republican lawmakers should think like real Republicans. If they cut the sales tax rate to, say, 5%, think how much money that would leave in Floridians pockets to spend and fuel the economy and state coers even more than now.TAX CUTS & HOLIDAYSHere are the tax cuts the Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis approved: $850 million — Ad valorem tax cuts, corporate income tax credits and sales tax exemption for building materials to increase aordable housing. $500 million — Toll relief start ing Jan. 1, 2023, to frequent commuters; discounts tolls 50% for drivers utilizing SunPass with more than 35 monthly transactions. $256 million — Reduces the business rent tax from 5.5% to 4.5%, eective Dec. 1, 2023. $229.9 million — Three-month sales tax holiday on outdoor recreation gear, event tickets, children’s toys — sunglasses selling for $100 or less, tents selling for $200 or less and kayaks or canoes selling for $500 or less; also includes tick ets for events, museums, the arts, and more; children’s toys selling at $75 or less; children’s athletic equipment selling at $100 or less. $160.6 million — Two Back-toSchool sales tax holidays, one in the fall and one in the spring — covers clothing up to $100, school supplies up to $50, learning aides and jigsaw puzzles up to $30 and personal computers and accessories up to $1,500. $158.7 million — Permanent sales tax exemption for baby and toddler necessities — Covers certain baby and toddler necessities such as clothing, shoes and diapers for children under 5, all baby wipes, cribs and strollers. $143.8 million — Two 14-day disaster preparedness sales tax holiday — Including generators at $3,000 or less; over-the-counter pet medications selling at $100 or less; and common household consumable items selling at $30 or less. $86.2 million — Extends for one year the current tax exemption on Energy Star appliances – Covers washing machines, clothes dryers and water heaters selling for $1,500 or less and refrigerators or combination refrigerators/freezers selling for $4,500 or less that meet or exceed the energy star standards. $55 million — Distributed over two years to promote horse racing and breeding and creates a credit against the pari-mutuel tax for federal assessments saving the industry $5 million annually. $47 million — Adjustments to ad valorem tax and tax relief for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses; properties used for education and religious purposes and refunds for damaged properties. $45 million — Corporate income tax credits on residential graywater tax credit, Strong Families tax credit, Brownelds tax credit and human breastmilk fortier manufacturing equipment. $39.8 million — Permanent sales tax exemption for oral hygiene products — toothpaste, mouthwash, dental oss, electric and manual toothbrushes and dental picks and irrigators. $27.5 million — Permanent sales tax exemption for adult diapers and incontinence undergarments, pads and liners. $15.4 million — Seven-day Skilled Worker Tool — covers various hand tools and power tools and accessories. $6.9 million — One-year sales tax exemption on gas stoves — the purchase of new stoves fueled by combustible gas such as syngas, natural gas, propane, butane, liqueed petroleum gas or other ammable gas. $4.5 million — Permanent sales tax exemption for rearm safety and storage devices — Covers rearm safes, rearm lockboxes, rearm cases, devices to store a rearm, trigger locks and cable locks. $1.8 million — Two-year extension for the exemption on natural gas fuel tax — Natural gas fuel is any liqueed petroleum gas product used in a motor vehicle. $1.6 million — Permanent sales tax exemption for private investigative services — Covers private investigation services sold by investigative agencies employing three or fewer employees. $900,000 — Permanent sales tax exemption for machinery and equipment used for renewable natural gas — Covers machinery and equipment used in the production, storage, transportation, compression or blending of renewable natural gas. $700,000 — Permanent sales tax exemption for agricultural fencing used to contain, conne or process cattle.Lawmakers give tax breaks to some; why not to all? DESANTIS VS. SCOTT IN STATE SPENDINGGov. Scott’s rst and last budgets 2011-12 ....... $62,984,498,596 2018-19 ....... $82,575,258,636 8-year increase ... $19.6 billion % Change .................... +31.1% Gov. DeSantis’ rst and most recent budgets 2019-20 ........ $85,991,611,723 2023-24 ..... $117,026,700,000 5-year increase ...... $31 billion % Change ................... +36.1% GROWTH IN STATE SPENDING TOTAL STATE SPENDING % CHG. 2013-14 $68,027,560,130 6.30% 2014-15 $71,042,787,940 4.40% 2015-16 $72,319,055,419 1.80% 2016-17 $76,380,559,180 5.60% 2017-18 $78,522,794,566 2.80% 2018-19 $82,575,258,636 5.10% 2019-20 $85,991,611,723 4.10% 2020-21 $93,716,597,066 8.90% 2021-22 $103,222,865,783 10.10% 2022-23 $110,176,345,790 6.70% 2023-24 $117,026,700,000 6.20%Source: State of Florida

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LONGBOAT OBSERVER | THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023 9 rfntnbrfnnrnrfrfntnt nnfrfntnrnnnnrnrrfntbnnnrfntb rfntbbff fffffbfff bffbfn rf ffrnb rf 405612-1 Young minds too precious to wasteThe major purpose of education in our country is to prepare our children to be active and knowledgeable citizens, fully engaged in our economic, social and political processes. We believe that important components of prepar ing students for such engagement are that:All students must be able to read, write, perform mathematical functions and understand science at the appropriate grade level.All students need to be exposed to our basic economic, societal and political institutions so that they understand how our country and world operate.All students need to develop thinking skills to collect and verify information, analyze different points of view, identify bias and draw and evaluate conclusions.All students must develop dispositions that enable and motivate them to engage in think ing independently, listening with understanding to the points of view of others, working in groups and being able to discuss, debate and solve problems.All students need to be taught in a physically, intellectually and emotionally safe environment that encourages listening to different perspectives, enabling them to solve real-life problems in a cooperative fashion within their local institutions, including family, friends, clubs, teams and communities.A successful education is a collaborative product of teachers, school boards, administrators and parents, all with important roles.We acknowledge that there are different points of view about educational issues; conversations about these issues should respect these differences and all par ticipants should be treated with respect and dignity.We believe that different options should exist for educating students and parents have the right to choose what they think is best for their children. How does our local report card look?In Sarasota, 66% of the students score level 3 and above in reading (meaning ready for the next grade level, likely to excel at the next grade level or highly likely to excel at the next grade level) and 71% in math, according to Niche.com’s Florida State Assessment data.Statewide in Florida, students in grades 3-8 score 52% in reading and 55% in math. (Florida State Assessment data) n Nationally, 33% of our fourth grade students are considered at grade level or above in reading and 31% of our eighth grade students are at or above, 37% of our high school seniors across the country read at grade level and 24% of our seniors nationally are proficient in math. (NAEP Nation’s Report Card 2019)Our eighthgraders rank 12th out of 29 other countries around the world and our fourth graders rank 15th out of 58 countries in math.(2019 Trends in International Mathematics and Science) What can we as responsible citizens do? As parents: Support our children and grandchildren in their educational process. It starts with the family! Get involved in your local parent association. Stay abreast of the most current information about our students’ performance, i.e., test scores, graduation rates, post-secondary placements, etc. As citizens: Elect responsible, high-quality school board members who reflect the characteristics stated earlier. — Miracle on the Key: Robert Gary, Nancy Greenhouse, Scott Gray, Paul Hylbert, Lucie Lapovsky, Lynn Larson, Ed Sabol, Herb Soroca, Becky van der Bogert, Shawna West.Miracle on the Key is a group of five Democrats and five Republicans devoted to civil dialogue as a means to address our country’s opportunities and problems.Compromise for everyoneMr. Whittall has exhibited vision, foresight and business acumen, which most residents of Bay Isles must recognize as what they possessed in order to earn the success of living in one of Longboat Key’s most elite neighborhoods. Give Mr. Whittall every chance at making this stellar property the best it can be with no constraints. He is ensuring the resort is able to accommodate parking for every patron (that’s us, dear locals). Your property values will reflect his success. Critics cringe at the thought of a wall of concrete with years to wait for trees to conceal it. Have you not heard of fast-growing evergreen vines? Within one year, they will miraculously shroud the garage providing a sound and sight buffer for us at the utility corner of this property. You will thank Mr. Whittall for sparing you what Matt Walsh so eloquently described as “the constant clanging and rumble of big truck rigs delivering food and hauling away garbage.” As Mr. Walsh pointed out in the May 18 edition of the Longboat Observer, the total height of the proposed parking structure was to be 27 feet, 4.5 inches. Since the allowable height of a singlefamily residence on LBK is 30 feet, I’m sure a compromise could be achieved if an extra 2.5 feet were added to the rooftop so that headlights will be imperceptible to humans and turtle hatchlings. Contemplate this if you are still adamantly opposed to the park ing structure: Mr. Whittall has increased your property values while you have diminished ours. Perhaps there should be a height limit proposal for trees on the island. As we on the west side of Gulf of Mexico Drive, look eastward; your Bay Isles trees are blocking the bay views we once enjoyed and paid dearly for. As they grow, your trees will further restrict the bay views of the St. Regis as well. I fully endorse Mr. Whittall and Unicorp to build this legacy property with no restrictions. Let the compromise begin. — Karen Thomson, Longboat Key LETTERS Boat explosion sends 6 people to hospitalFile photo On June 24, a boat explosion occurred in the New Pass channel near Long boat Key. CARTER WEINHOFERSTAFF WRITERA boat explosion that occurred Saturday afternoon in New Pass, off the south end of Longboat Key, sent six to the hospital and drew multiple agencies to respond. Authorities were alerted to the incident at approximately 4:45 p.m. on June 24, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conser vation Commission. Longboat Key Police and Fire Rescue departments were called along with the FWC, U.S. Coast Guard, and Sarasota Police Depart ment and Fire Rescue. All six individuals on the 24-foot Yellowfin boat were transported to a nearby hospital. Longboat Key Fire Rescue assisted in the treatment and transportation of some of the patients, according to Public Information Officer Tina Adams. One had been transported as a trauma alert, and all others were transported as nonemergency, Adams said in an email. The FWC is currently investigating the incident, but no further updates were available as of publication.

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YOUROBSERVER.COMJULY 6, 2023 < COME TO THE CABARET: Enjoy a night of divas at FST’s Court Cabaret starting July 11. 16 RETROSPECTIVE: John Sims lived to challenge the status quo. This exhibit honors his legacy. 15 >A+E INSIDE: ARTS + ENTERTAINMENTSHAKING UPExecutive Director Kinsey Robb works to elevate Sarasota’s oldest visual arts institution.MONICA ROMAN GAGNIERARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITORIf she wasn’t an arts administrator, Kinsey Robb would be a good shrink. The executive director of Art Center Sarasota is adept at maintaining a neutral expression. Not like someone who has had one too many Botox injections. Just calm but curious. You feel as if you’ve entered a judgment-free zone.The ability to convey neutrality is an enviable quality when dealing with artists, donors and other stakeholders who might not all share the same vision for Art Center Sarasota. The only time you might see a flicker of annoyance on Robb’s face is when someone describes Art Center Sarasota as “amateur.” Then she patiently explains, not for the first time nor for the last, that many of the exhibitors are indeed professionals and if they weren’t when their work was exhibited on the walls of Art Center Sarasota, they will be later. About those walls. During a recent walkthrough, Robb tells a visitor that the first thing she did after starting as executive director in May 2021 was to get rid of the carpet on the walls and the linoleum on the floors. When the carpet was removed, the art center found messages from former directors and artists under neath. “You’ve heard the expression, ‘If these walls could talk,’” Robb said. “Well, our walls do talk.” She repeats the story later in the week during a presentation at Arts Advocates in the Crossings at Siesta Key mall. Both times she notes the upgrade was made possible due to a grant from the Selby Foundation. “We renovated our space to be more respectful to artists,” she says. That same attitude also prompted the art center to hire professional installers to hang the shows and to limit the number of submissions in its juried shows. Not all the changes Robb has made have won favor with artists. Submissions for the center’s juried show must now be done electroni cally, which has been anxiety-producing for artists who don’t consider themselves tech-savvy. In the past, pieces were dropped off at the center to submit for a show. During her Arts Advocates talk, Robb said electronic submissions give artists the freedom to submit an artwork elsewhere since it’s not sitting in the center’s offices at 777 N. Tamiami Trail. Christina Baril, Art Center Sarasota’s exhibitions coordinator, is happy to help artists with the electronic ART CENTER SARASOTAsubmission process, Robb said. But Robb is not a proponent of change for the sake of change. Art Center Sarasota’s logo remains the same as when she arrived. Black aprons and hats adorned with a white modified capital “A” are sold in the lobby and on the website. “You gotta have good merch,” she says. Everything about Robb and her plans for Art Center Sarasota exudes professionalism. That’s to be expected, given her blue-chip credentials in the art world. A graduate of Syracuse University’s Visual and Per forming Arts program, Robb worked at high-powered art galleries in New York before moving to Sarasota — big names, like Gagosian, Lehmann Maupin and Perrotin. Her international art street cred was on display front and center dur -Photos by Monica Roman GagnierArt Center Sarasota Executive Director Kinsey Robb stands in front of George Zebot’s prize-winning “Healing Democracy.” Perry deVick’s oil on wood panel “Memento Mori, Memento Vivere,” won an honor able mention in Art Center Sarasota’s 2023 Annual Juried Regional Show. SEE ART CENTER ON PAGE 14

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14 LONGBOAT OBSERVER | THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023 SERVING MEALS • DELIVERING HOPE • SAVING LIVES421 N Lime Ave • Sarasota FL 34237 ( 941 ) 366-6693 • MealsOnWheelsOfSarasota.orgA registered 501(c)(3) not-for-prot organization established in 1971 THE POWER OF A KNOCKTMA knock at the door might not seem like a big deal to many of us. But, to a homebound senior, it could signal the arrival of the only person they might see all day or all week long. It brings hope. It brings health. It brings the nutrition and care that will completely make their day. A knock from Meals on Wheels can even save lives.THE POWER OF A KNOCK TRANSFORMS LIVES. DONATE 398211-1 404691-1 406045-1 2542 17th St., Sarasota, FL 34234 For pricing and services, go to www.catdepot.orgCAT CARE CLINICrOpen to the PublicBy Appointment Only 941.366.CATS (2287) 406183-1 ing her Arts Advocates presentation. Robb regaled an enraptured audience with war stories from the trenches, including “Bananagate.” That incident took place in 2019 at Art Basel Miami, when a performance artist ate a ripening banana that was part of Maurizio Cattelan’s “Comedian,” a piece that had already been sold for $120,000. “Art is spectacle,” Robb said with a smile, as she showed a picture with dozens of cellphones capturing David Datuna eating the banana. Still, art’s not all fun and games. Robb’s mood turned serious when she talked about how artists need to keep their pricing consistent. If Art Center Sarasota has priced a piece at $1,000, the artist shouldn’t sell a similar work out of their home or online for $200.STRONG FOUNDATIONArt Center Sarasota has bragging rights for being the first arts organization in town, but it is surely one of the most misunderstood. Founded in 1926, its inception predates that of the John & Mable Ringling Arts Museum. The building that houses the art center’s Gallery 3 was designed in 1949 by father-and-son team T.R. and Frank Martin in the Sarasota School of Architecture style. While midcentury modern design is respected these days, the art center’s building seems humble, especially compared to the majestic Ringling Museum. But the comparison isn’t fair. Art Center Sarasota wasn’t founded by a circus magnate and it is not a museum. It doesn’t charge admission and the work on display is for sale. Although it sells art, Sarasota Art Center is not a gallery. It is a nonprofit dedicated to arts education and raising the profile of area artists. On a recent day, the art center was filled with children attending a summer camp. In May, it hosted an art exhibit by Sarasota County Schools students. Ringling College of Art and Design students, including fine arts photographer Jesse Clark, have exhibited at the center. Now that Robb has elevated Art Center Sarasota’s interiors, she’s ready to tackle its technology. A $6,000 grant from the John and Tana Sandefur Foundation and the Gus Lobenwein Memorial Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County was recently used to purchase a new donor management system. Next on her checklist: hiring a director of development to add more names to the ranks of those donors. Robb may not have the financial heft of some of Sarasota’s wellheeled arts organizations, but the center’s sitting pretty. That’s because its building is located within the confines of The Bay, the new 53-acre bayfront park. Robb literally had a seat at the table when decisions about the giant park were being made. “One day, A.G. (Lafley, the chairman and CEO and first president of the Bay Park Conservancy) referred to me by name, and I was shocked that he knew who I was,” Robb said. But she is no stranger to rubbing elbows with C-suite types and philanthropists, nor to Sarasota. The daughter of a former fashion industry CEO has been coming to Sarasota ever since her parents retired here. Despite her worldly connec tions, there’s something down to earth about Kinsey Robb. Dressed in rolled-up Levi’s, she still looks like the girl next door even if she’s paired the jeans with four-inch designer heels and a filmy cream-colored blouse that reveals a black bra under neath and a tattoo on her back. Don’t be fooled by Robb’s placid demeanor and fresh-faced looks. She gets exactly what she wants. Monica Roman GagnierArt Center Sarasota is located on Tamiami Trail within The Bay, Sarasota’s new 53-acre bayfront park. ART CENTER, FROM PAGE 13

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LONGBOAT OBSERVER | THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023 15 OUR SHOWROOMS ARE OPEN Special Financing Available 1734 South Tamiami Trail Venice, FL 34293 941.493.7441 4551 N. Washington Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34234 941.355.8437 2510 1st Street West Bradenton, FL 34208 941.748.4679 www.manasotaonline.com406057-1 MARTY FUGATECONTRIBUTORThis story is a portrait of an artist. The late John Sims is the artist in question. What kind of artist? Well, that’s a tough question. Like Walt Whitman, Sims was large. And contained multitudes. This Black artist was a true poly math. Sims’ creations covered the multimedia map. He expressed himself via spoken word poetry, digital art, music, video game creation, installations, conceptual art and clever pranks. Sims’ obsessions included math ematics, racial justice, the codes of national and tribal symbols (i.e., flags), and political action and Pi — the most irrational number of all. This artist had a lot to say. And he said it in many different ways. But Sims also liked to give others a voice. Artistic collaboration was Sims’ style. And not just with other creative individuals. His projects brought groups of people together across cultural ethnic and political divides. Bringing people together has its risks. Failed attempts lead to fights, feuds and factions. Sims didn’t flinch and kept trying. Risktaking was also his style. You can see Sims’ work at “From the Chambers: Honoring John Sims” at the John and Mable Ringling Museum. It’s on display until Aug. 6.A BIG HEART WITH COMMUNITY COMMUNITY CONNECTIONSSims’ recent conceptual art series buried and lynched Confederate flags. That infuriated white supremacists armed with plenty of hate. But Sims had plenty of love. His big heart drove his connections with communities and individual creators in his world — and sometimes the next. Sims honored the artists who came before. His final artistic creation honored one in particular. For nearly a decade, Sims lived a few blocks away from me in downtown Sarasota. My house was on 14th Street; his home/studio was on 10th Street, which was on my way home. Every few days, I’d see him on the sidewalk. I’d drive by; we’d wave at each other. That two-second connection was pretty much it. What a waste. I could have easily popped into Sims’ studio all the time. I rarely did. But Sims wasn’t the only artist in the neighborhood. Sculptor John Chamberlain also had a 10th Street studio. He was an Abstract Expressionist who worked in the medium of salvaged auto parts. Chamberlain bent, folded and mutilated that junk, fused it together, then splashed the result with candycolored paint. I couldn’t visit this artist, because he’d moved to the next world. But I talked to him once. I interviewed Chamberlain in the mid-1990s. He quickly turned it around and interviewed me. I stub bornly worked my list of questions. He kept going off-script. Our chat became a verbal chess game. And Chamberlain was a verbal chess master. As I recall, he was smart, cagey, guarded, profane, hilarious, unpredictable and always one move ahead. It was one of my best inter views ever.10TH STREET STUDIO BECAME A RUINChamberlain left town in 1996, and left this world in 2011. His 10th Street studio stayed in place for years. A hulk. A shell. A memento mori. Eighteen thousand square feet of waste. That 10th Street ruin was also on my way back home. I’d pass it after waving to Sims, but rarely looked. The building had been part of my landscape since childhood. I took it for granted. Sims didn’t. Like most true artists, Sims was an ancestor worshipper. Even if you’re only halfway good, you know you stand on the shoulders of giants. You also know the debt you owe these giants. Nothing less than the techniques in your hands and ideas in your head. There are only two ways to pay the giants back. Remember their names. Make sure others do. And make damn sure nobody tosses their art and legacy in a dumpster. That’s not just a metaphor. I found that out last September. I was driving by the site of Chamberlain’s studio. It was missing from the landscape. No studio. Only a gutted shell remained, but not for long. Cranes were ripping through the wreckage like giant carrion birds. I parked my car, got out and took an iPhone video. I sent it to Sims, then called him.DOCUMENTING EVERY STEP“Hey John. They’re demolishing ” “John Chamberlain’s studio. Yeah, I know, Marty. I saw it.” “You don’t sound surprised.” He wasn’t. A few weeks back, Sims had read the city’s demolition order posted outside the studio. He’d come back to with a digital video camera. Not just once. Sims documented the destruction every step of the way. “What’ll you do with the video?” “I don’t know yet. But I will do something. And I’ll still be going back ” Sims’ video was better than mine. He did do something. To quote Sims’ essay in “Sculpture” magazine: “I pour some coffee libation to the ground in memory, in honor and respect for the spaces that bring forth the best evidence of our humanity and capacity to create. Now, I am ready to get to the studio and work on my newest piece.” The “piece” Sims refers to is a liberated (and transformed) shard of disrespected history. A work of art, but not conceptual art. It’s a physical object. And heavy as hell.DOING WHAT MUST BE DONESims did go back to Chamberlain’s gutted studio. That’s where he found that shard. A rusty metal spike painted a happy shade of chrome yellow. Sims pulled that spike from the ruin. Now what? The junk was too big for his car. His studio was 1,056 yards away. There was only one way to get it there. Artists sometimes suffer for their art, right? This was one of those times. Sims dragged that heavy metal down 10th street up to his own studio. Then got to work hammering it into the shape of a spike crowned by an infinity symbol — and magically turned junk into sculpture. Sims named it “From the Chambers.” It would be his final artistic creation. Sims died on Dec. 11, 2022. So it goes. You can see his tribute to John Chamberlain at the exhibition that shares the sculpture’s name. Steven High curated this show. It’s mini malistic and stripped down. And it hits you like a slap to the face.A TALE OF TWO SCULPTURESSims’ sculpture stands on one side of the gallery. Chamberlain’s sculpture hangs on the opposite wall. The two pieces initially seem to reflect each other. But they’re radically different. Sims’ “From the Chambers” (2022) looks like 3-D steel calligraphy. A punk rock glyph, with a rough, raw texture. Chamberlain’s “Added Pleasure” (1975-1982) is painted and chromium-plated steel. Slick and shiny. Sims’ sculpture is a Chamberlain homage, not an imitation. It’s made of banged-up metal, sure. But that’s its only resemblance. The two artworks aren’t mirror images. They face each other. But they’re not reflections. They’re looking each other in the eye. And having a dialogue. Sims’ art always sparked dialogue. It’s seems he’s done it one more time. In an adjoining gallery, Sims’ video documentary plays in an endless loop. The giant carrion cranes erase history, again and again. His poem also plays from a speaker on the ceiling. Sims’ words, Sims’ voice. Half manifesto. Half mournful elegy. “No man is an island.” John Donne said it. John Sims knew it. My continent of self is a little smaller now that Sims is gone. Along with John Chamberlain, Kevin Dean, Allyn Gallup and so many others. Nothing lasts forever. That applies to both buildings and people. Including the smart, creative artistic ones who make our world a little better. Courtesy photoJohn Sims in the 2021 presentation of his “Recolorized Confederate Flag” project at Historic Asolo Theater. John Chamberlain’s “Added Pleasure” (1975-82). IF YOU GO‘FROM THE CHAMBERS: HONORING JOHN SIMS’ When: Through Aug. 6. Where: John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bayshore Road Tickets: Free with $25 museum admission. Info: VisitRingling.org.Up close and personal with John SimsThe late Black artist’s creations sparked arguments, but they also forged connections. John Sims’ sculpture from recycled metal “From the Chambers” (1982).

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16 LONGBOAT OBSERVER | THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023 405798-1 rffntbtff NOW – SAT AUG 12 rfntfn br $20 $13 b rfntbf f Incredible Family Entertainment 390600-1 THURSDAYSUMMER CIRCUS SPECTACULAR 2 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Road $15-$20 Visit CircusArts.org. Circus fans of all ages can experience the best of the circus arts at aordable prices thanks to the ongoing partnership of The Circus Arts Academy and The Ringling. Runs through Aug. 12. ‘THAT MUST BE THE ENTRANCE TO HEAVEN’ 7:30 p.m. at Urbanite Theatre, 1487 Second St. $39 Visit UrbaniteTheatre.com. In this world premiere by Franky D. Gonzalez, four Latino boxers all chase a world title to achieve their personal versions of heaven. But are the sacrices required to win the championship belt worth it? Runs through July 9. THE SURFER BOYS 7:30 p.m. at FST’s Goldstein Cabaret 1265 First St. $18 Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org. Four Broadway veterans bring The Beach Boys’ biggest hits to life with classics like “California Girls,” “Good Vibrations,” “Barbara Ann” and many more. Runs through Aug. 13. ‘SHEAR MADNESS’ 8 p.m. at FST’s Gompertz Theatre, 1265 First St. $25 Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org. There’s been a murder in a local hair salon, and it’s up to Sarasota audiences to catch the killer in this interactive comedy whodunit. Runs through July 16. ‘BLACK PEARL SINGS!’ Florida Studio Theatre 8 p.m. at FST’s Keating Theatre, 1265 First St. From $25 Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org. “Black Pearl Sings” tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a musicologist who wants to record undocumented slave-era music and an African American prisoner who has the knowledge needed for the project. Runs through July 30.FRIDAY ‘THE MANTLE’ 7:30 p.m. at The Players Centre, 1400 Boulevard of the Arts, Suite 200 $17 Visit ThePlayers.org. “The Mantle” follows Benny Craft on what could be the last day of his life. Craft plans to post a suicide note on social media at midnight, but is he really looking for somebody to talk him out of it? Runs through July 9.TUESDAY DIVAS THREE 7:30 p.m. at FST’s Court Cabaret, 1265 First St. $18 and up Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org. Three female vocalists present four decades of songs made famous by Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion, Whit ney Houston and other performers who have won the coveted title of “Diva.” Runs through Sept. 3.WEDNESDAY PAT GODWIN 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre, 1923 Ringling Blvd. $25 Visit McCurdysComedy.com. A quick-witted comedian who is also a singer/songwriter, Godwin is a veteran of “The Howard Stern Show,” “Last Comic Standing” and “The Tom & Bob Show.” Runs through July 16. THIS WEEK OUR PICK22ND PLAYERS NEW PLAY FESTIVAL For more than two decades, The Players Centre has provided local playwrights with the opportunity to read their plays in front of an audience. The winner will see their play produced with full sets, costumes, lighting and sound, with a local director and actors. The plays in competition have not yet been publicly announced. Runs through July 14. IF YOU GO When: 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 10 Where: The Players Centre, 1400 Boulevard of the Arts, Suite 200 Tickets: $10 Info: ThePlayers.org. DON’T MISSJAZZ HAPPY HOUR The Tamas Nagy Trio performs folk jazz with Eastern European inuences. A native of Hungary, vocalist Nagy plays guitar and brings a personal note to his interpretations. He is joined by Jack Berry on bass and Jared Johnson on drums. Jazz Happy Hour continues July 26, Aug. 9 and Aug. 23. IF YOU GO When: 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 12 Where: Selby Library, 1331 First St. Tickets: Free. Registration required. Info: SarasotaMusicArchive.orgJazz Happy Hour returns to the Selby Library on July 12, with The Tamas Nagy Trio featuring Jack Berry on bass and Jared Johnson on drums.Courtesy photosSummer Circus Spectacular is playing at Historic Asolo Theater through Aug. 12.

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406047-1 Longboat family tiesPETRA RIVERASTAFF WRITERShirley and Warner “Buck” Martin were on Anna Maria Island in 1958 when they looked across Longboat Pass to see a deserted jungle island. Their curiosity led them to drive through Longboat Key, finding not much more than trees and greenery. But that same day, Shirley told her husband, “This piece of property is going to grow and grow and grow, and it’s gonna be one of the most wanted pieces of property in the world.” Shirley’s instincts led her and Buck to move to Longboat Key, where they lived for about 40 years. The children of their tight-knit family followed their parents and grandparents to reside within a few minutes of each other on Longboat and in the sur rounding area. The Martin family, originally from Buffalo, New York, started their legacy in the area when Shirley’s parents, Christabell and Albro Kingsbury, moved to Bradenton after marrying in 1929. Shirley and Buck started visiting Shirley’s parents and loved to explore the area. They’d known each other since kindergarten and became friends around eighth grade. “One day in the eighth grade, I was walking back to school,” described Buck. “She was on the corner with her girlfriends selling tickets to a roller-skating party. She asked me if I’d like to buy a ticket. I was 14. She was 13. I said, ‘Shirley, I don’t know how to skate. But if you want to teach me, I’ll buy a ticket.’ We went skating. I was all over the place, but I learned how to skate.” Shirley and Buck were married on June 27, 1953, while Buck was in college. They had four children: Sherry, Ginger, David and Kevin. They loved to bring their children to the Bradenton-Sarasota area during holidays and vacations. The Martin family traveled a lot together and made their family bond stronger. “One of the best things that my mom and dad did for us kids, is he took off, my dad, who was a very hard worker,” said Sherry King, the eldest daughter of Shirley and Buck. “He took off a whole three weeks in the summertime, when we’re all off school, and we rented one of those big campers. Mom and dad tracked all the best places. We went all over, out in California and the Grand Canyon, just did all that stuff. And that was an amazing time. They always took us on vacations. We do family trips on a regular basis.” Once Shirley and Buck decided to move to Longboat, their children and grandchildren followed. King and Ginger O’Connor live on Longboat Key and David Martin lives in Sarasota. About five years ago, Shirley and Buck moved to Plymouth Harbor retirement community. Most every one else lives in the area except for a few family members still in Buffalo. “When we would come and visit, we’d fall in love with the area,” O’Connor said. “And I eventually said to my husband I feel like I’m leaving home when we would go home. I started feeling like this was home. So one day we decided to trade that white snow in for white sand.”CIRCLE THE DATEJune 27 is a special date for the Mar tins. Along with being Shirley and Buck’s wedding anniversary, it is also Shirley’s birthday. But the significance for the family doesn’t end there. Shirley’s granddaughter, Brittany Leone, was also married on the same day in 2015. On June 27, Shirley and Buck celebrated 70 years of marriage and a new member of the family, Meadow June Leone, was born the same day as their 70th anniversary. The family threw a party celebrating all those wonderful events on Sunday, July 2, at Plymouth Harbor. More than 20 family members and friends attended, with a few people traveling from Buffalo to make the staple family event. One of the Martins’ iconic family traditions is the women’s matching medallions. On their 18th birthday, women in the family receive the same gold medallion to wear at every family event. The tradition has continued with Shirley’s granddaughters. As a present for 70 years of mar riage, Tiffany Detzel, King’s daughter, and her husband, Ryan Detzel, converted all their family films to digital video and put them on a private family YouTube channel. The family continues to grow while sticking to their old-fashioned values and Longboat roots. “Commitment, trust, love, loyalty. And extremely, extremely, extremely hardworking,” said O’Connor. “That’s really the basis. We learned that, you know, my dad came from literally nothing. He had nothing at all. That’s where he came from. And he built his whole empire by work ing, working, working, working — and that all sunk into all of us.”Kismet means Martin family members have anniversaries and birthdays on the same date. Photos by Petra RiveraSherry King looks at her parents’ wedding photos with her mother Shirley Martin. Sherry King, Shirley Mar tin and Melissa Martin showing o their Martin women medallions. YOUR NEIGHBORSJULY 6, 2023 Classieds 30 Games 29 Real Estate 27 Weather 29 Buck and Shirley Martin are photographed with their wedding party 70 years later. Shirley Martin reminiscing on her wedding day.

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Your Longboat Key Community Realtor Your Longboat Key Community Realtor 406054-1440 Gulf of Mexico Dr. Longboat Key, FL 34228Celebrating 50 YEARS 50 YEARS of Living and Working on Longboat Key 406048-1 All are welcome at All Angels no exceptions• In-person worship service Sunday at 10 a.m. • Live-stream at AllAngelsLBK.org to participate on-line • Discussion Groups on Tue & Wed at 10 a.m.563 Bay Isles Rd • 941-383-8161 AllAngelsLBK.org r f nnn tttbbb rff ntbrfntbn f ttt tttbbb r f r n t b t rff n tfff r f r f b 406049-1 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive • Longboat Key, Florida 34228 • 941-383-6491Follow us on Facebook • www.longboatislandchapel.orgLord’s Warehouse hours are 9:00 12:00 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays The Lord’s Warehouse will be closed during the month of September.Please join us for worship in person on Sunday at 10 a.m. or online at our website and Facebook Live Stream at 10 a.m. An Ecumenical Church that Welcomes all People Founded in 1956406052-1 567 Bay Isles Rd, Longboat Key, FL 941 383 3428 longboatkeytemple.org To learn more about our Temple and all our educational, cultural , and Questions? Email us at info@longboatkeytemple.org You are invited to join us in worship, song & fr iendship at Shabbat services every Friday evening at 5:30 pm and Saturdays at 10 am. 406056-1 IAN SWABY STAFF WRITERCarolyn Angiolillo knew she wanted a career in the out doors from the time she was attending St. John’s Univer sity in Queens, New York City. Through summer jobs, she quickly found that desk work wasn’t her talent, especially when a job as a receptionist didn’t last as long as she’d planned. “I got fired because I didn’t know how to answer the phone correctly,” she said. After graduating, it was difficult to find jobs in her field of environmental science, but then her professors at St. Johns University suggested an opportunity — a ranger for Prospect Park in Brooklyn. The city was establishing a new program, based on the model of the National Park Service, intended to improve the quality of the city’s parks. “When that job came up, I said, ‘This would be perfect.’” Angiolillo would go on to serve in high-ranking roles with the ranger program, overseeing city parks, including Central Park. At the time, the city was bouncing back from the fiscal crisis of 1975 and Mayor Ed Koch was pursuing a revitalization of the park system, founding the Central Park Conservancy in 1978. Infrastructure was deteriorating, said Angiolillo, crime was frequent and many people avoided Central Park entirely. The Dairy Visitor Center and Gift Shop was closed, Belvedere Castle had been vandalized and the Sheep Meadow and Great Lawn were sand lots. “Even though there were garbage cans, people littered on the ground,” she said. Starting her career in 1979 at Prospect Park, she underwent three weeks of training, learning interpretive and tour skills, crowd control and conflict resolution. Soon equipped with a familiar uniform that included a Smokey Bear hat, a gray shirt and green pants, she set to work, which included patrolling and teaching guests not to throw charcoal from a grill onto the grass or dump car oil into the lake. Her success developing educational curriculums centered on the parks and later expanded the ranger program into low-income neighbor hoods, sent her climbing the ladder with the urban park ranger program. In 1981, she was appointed deputy director and in 1983, she became director of the Manhattan and Queens boroughs. Her work in the latter role involved overseeing the supervisors of the park rangers and performing field work like crowd control. Over time, she said, the effects of the ranger program became evident in the city’s parks. “We went from having no one in the park to having tens of thousands of people in the park, riding their bikes and jogging.” Although Central Park became a peaceful and tranquil environment, with buildings restored and lawns reinstalled, the responsibilities weren’t always pleasant, she said. Often, she’d discover a crying child without parents in sight. Her days might end at the police station alongside as many as 10 lost children. “A lot of people would be having such a great time that they would lose track of their kids during the day,” she said. Angiolillo supervised park events, getting the chance to see musicians such as Elton John, Simon and Gar funkel and Diana Ross perform. Although Angiolillo since came to live in Longboat Key before moving to The Meadows in Sarasota in April, she sees a different Central Park from the one she once knew in New York City today. Litter can scarcely be found, she said, while joggers hold onto their plastic bottles to take them to the nearest recycling center. “As we worked year after year, and you saw the difference, you really appreciated the impact you had,” she said.Former Longboat resident Carolyn Angiolillo served as an urban park ranger in New York’s Central Park.On patrol in America’s favorite park CAREER TIMELINENEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION 1979: Urban park ranger 1980: Program assistant (responsible for building programs) 1981: Deputy director of all ve boroughs (The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island) 1983: Borough director of Manhattan and Queens 1986: Acting director of park ranger program 1986: Trainer of supervisors NEW YORKERS FOR PARKS (Now known as The Parks Council) 1988: Director of Urban Conservation Corps. WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY IN NEW YORK 1994: Manager of guest services FLORIDA 2007: Development assistant, Pines of Sarasota Foundation 2008: Recreation manager, Manatee County Parks & Recreation 2014: Development assistant, United Way of the Suncoast Courtesy photoCarolyn Angiolillo, left, in her park ranger gearIan SwabyCarolyn Angiolillo

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LONGBOAT OBSERVER | THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023 21 INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITIES! 595 BAY ISLES RD., SUITE 250 | LONGBOA T KEY, FL 34228 • 443 JOHN RINGLING BLVD., STE. F | SARASOTA, FL 34236 LA BELLASARA DOWNTOWN $3,995,000464 GOLDEN GATE PT., #503, SARASOTA, FL 3BR/4.5 BA • 3,490 SF • 2-Car Garage SIESTA COVESIESTA KEY $3,987,0005212 SIESTA COVE DRIVE, SARASOTA WATER CLUB I LONGBOAT KEY $3,495,0001241 GULF OF MEXICO DR., #704, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 3BR/4BA • 3,045 SF THE SEA BREEZE SIESTA KEY NEW MOTIVATED PRICE $2,900,0009008 MIDNIGHT PASS RD., #5, SARASOTA, FL SORRENTO SHORES MAINLAND $949,000449 S. SHORE DRIVE, OSPREY NEW PRICE NEW PRICESTANDING UNITED WITH UKRAINE941.387.1820 www.ackermansrq.com RYAN ACKERMAN ryan@ackermangroup.net BARBARA ACKERMAN barbara@ackermangroup.netAVAILABLE PROPERTIESCRYSTAL SANDS SIESTA KEY6300 MIDNIGHT PASS RD., #101, SARASOTA, FL • 2BR/2BA • 1,240 SF • $1,395,000 NEW LISTING NEW LISTING NEW PRICE NEW PRICE 406017-1 595 BAY ISLES RD., SUITE 250 | LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228 • 443 JOHN RINGLING BLVD., STE., F | SARASOTA, FL 34236 941.387.1820 www.ackermansrq.comTOP PRODUCING SMALL TEAM IN SARASOTA COUNTY RYAN ACKERMAN ryan@ackermangroup.net BARBARA ACKERMAN barbara@ackermangroup.net THE ACKERMAN GROUP LIDO REGENCY $549,0001700 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR.#5F, SARASOTA1BR/1.5BA • 981 SF • Bay and city views LA BELLASARA $4,289,000 464 GOLDEN GATE PT., #503 , SARASOTA, FL3BR/4.5 BA • 3,490 SF • 2-Car Garage COREY’S LANDING $1,899,0003414 FAIR OAKS LANE, LONGBOAT KEY SIESTA COVE $4,250,0005212 SIESTA COVE DRIVE, SARASOTA 10,000 lb. LA BELLASARA $3.395,000464 GOLDEN GATE PT., #202, SARASOTA CONFUSED ABOUT NEW CONSTRUCTION OPTIONS?DEMYSTIFY THE EXPERIENCE — CALL THE ACKERMAN GROUP! 941-387-1820PRE-CONSTRUCTION ONE PARK SARASOTA Completion : Fall 2026 THE EVOLUTION Completion : Fall 2023 THE EDGE Completion PENINSULA SARASOTA Completion THE DEMARCAY Completion :: Fall 2023 688 GOLDEN GATE PT Completion : TBD THE COLLECTION 1355 2nd Street Completion : Winter 2023 EN POINTE Completion : Winter 2024 ZAHRADA 2 1546 4th Street Completion : Fall 2025 ROSEWOOD RESIDENCES Completion : Fall 2026 VILLA BALLADA Completion :: Fall 2025 NOW PENDING NOW PENDING AQUARIUS CLUB $1,260,0001701 GULF OF MEXICO DR. #207, LONGBOAT KEY NOW PENDING NOW PENDING NOW PENDING NOW PENDING NOW PENDING NOW PENDING NEW LISTING NEW LISTING NEW LISTING NEW LISTINGWATER CLUB I $3,495,0001241 GULF OF MEXICO DR., #704, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 3BR/4BA • 3,045 SF terraces.THE SEA BREEZE $3,199,0009008 MIDNIGHT PASS RD., #5 SARASOTA, FL SOTA 1703 Main Street Completion : S 2025 SIESTA COVE SIESTA KEY $3,495,0005212 SIESTA COVE DR. | 5BR/6BA/2HB | 5,133 SF 120’ Of New Dock | 1,000’ Of Screened and Open Deck Area ROYAL ST. ANDREW DOWNTOWN $775,000555 S. GULFSTREAM AVE. #903 | 2BR/2BA | 1,252 SF Ready for immediate occupancy THE SEA BREEZE SIESTA KEY $2,900,0009008 MIDNIGHT PASS RD., #5 | 3BR/3.5 BA | 3,700 SF SARA SANDS SIESTA KEY $2,290,0005182 SANDY BEACH AVE. | 3BR+STUDY/4.5BA | 3,398 SF 116’ Of Waterfront | Watercraft Storage with Upland Cut QUEENS HARBOUR LONGBOAT KEY $1,995,000 GRAND BAY I LONGBOAT KEY $2,695,0003060 GRAND BAY BLVD. #126 | 3 FULL BR/3.5BA | 2,925 SF Over the VISTA BAY POINT GOLDEN GATE POINT NEW PRICE $3,299,000128 GOLDEN GATE PT. #1002A | 3BR+DEN/3BA | 3,477 SF NEW LISTING NEW LISTING NEW LISTING NEW LISTING NEW LISTING NEW LISTING

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22 LONGBOAT OBSERVER | THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023 406143-1 Navigating the Sarasota Real Estate Market for Over Four Decades.The Fox Leiter Team puts customer experience at the forefront of every decision, negotiation, and transaction. With Compass, the team has every tool imaginable to give their clients a competitive edge. Contact the Fox Leiter Team to start the conversation today!Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced Interested in learning more? Scan the QR code! Real Estate Advisors 941.544.6649 | foxleiterteam@compass.com foxleiterteam.com Lifelong learning with Susan GoldfarbPETRA RIVERASTAFF WRITERSusan Goldfarb has always had a passion for education. Her whole life is a manual on how to experience new things and keep one’s mind sharp. Goldfarb, the program director of the Education Center at Temple Beth Israel, has been working at the center for 37 years off and on. Originally starting as a part-time marketing director in 1986, she took over the Longboat Key Education Center full time as executive director in 1997. The center merged with the temple in 2021 and became the Education Center at Temple Beth Israel. During the merger, Goldfarb was named program director of the center. “Because when you stop learning, you kind of dismiss yourself from the world,” Goldfarb explained. “You’re not in it anymore. Learning things enhances your whole life.” Originally from Toronto, Goldfarb holds degrees in English literature and music, along with a diploma in theater technology. She also studied abroad, where she followed her curiosity to work as a chef in Paris, live in Israel for six months and chase after her favorite singer, Leonard Cohen, in Greece. After she finished her studies in the early 1970s, she and her first husband, Richard Goldfarb, moved to Florida for his academic career. Goldfarb first dipped her toes into working at the Longboat Key Education Center in 1986 as a part-time marketing director. She continued doing marketing at the French Hearth. Goldfarb was also the first woman server at Cafe L’Europe, where she worked alongside Longboat Key restaurateurs Ray Arpke of Euphemia Haye, Harry Christensen of Harry’s Continental Kitchens, and Michael Garey of the Lazy Lobster, who was her busboy. She said that she still keeps in contact with her former co-workers. “So a few weeks ago, (Garey) was cleaning up a table. And I say ‘I see you’re still busing tables?’ And we laughed together. I know everybody on this island; I’ve been here for such a long time.” Later, Goldfarb went back to her marketing roots to work for different companies around the area and even opened her own PR and marketing business, which led her back to doing marketing for the Education Center. During this time, Education Center founder Laura Towers took a liking to her. Goldfarb explained that she wasn’t enjoying her marketing business. Towers could tell. “(Towers) said, ‘Do you love it?’ And I said, ‘No, because most of my clients are real estate people, not really into it.’ She said, ‘You need to take over the school.’” Following Towers’ advice, Goldfarb became executive director of the Education Center in 1997. During her years in the position, she took the center from 30 programs to approximately 150. “Given my background, my husband’s and just the passion I have for education in general, (that) made me go out there and look for people, to look and see where some of the interesting people were teaching and what they were teaching,” said Goldfarb. Lecturers at the Education Center have nonstop praise for the work they do with Goldfarb. She takes her connections and eye for passionate educators to bring people to the center who will stimulate the minds of Longboat Key residents. “Susan has put together some really top-notch retired professors,” said Thomas Carabasi, long-time lecturer at the center and department head of photography and imaging at Ringling College of Arts and Design. “Even if they’re not retired, she puts together an incredible assortment of really fine courses that are very relevant to current events. It’s a treasure to have in the community.” Loyal Education Center clients come back every year to see what Goldfarb will set up next. “When you’re living on an island like Longboat Key and what is a partially senior community, you can be easily detached from the wider world,” said Paul Francis, who has been attending the Education Center for 20 years. “And I think she keeps that connection open.” Due to the pandemic, the Education Center almost closed. With the help of current Executive Director Isaac Azerad, Temple Beth Israel merged with the Education Center three years ago and helped ensure its sustainability by making Goldfarb and the center a part of the temple. This provided support and space for the programs of the center to continue while still offering opportunities to attend remotely. “You are there as a snowbird, you just can’t be in the sun all the time,” said Susan Benjamin, a lecturer on musical biographies. “And as much as we love to play tennis and swim, it’s so wonderful to have something that stimulates your mind.” File photoSusan Goldfarb has been leading the Longboat Key Education Center since 1997.Courtesy photoSusan GoldfarbThe beloved program director of the Education Center lives a life of curiosity.

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To make it even more special, homes on Lyons Lane are only on the south side of the street. 628 Lyons Lane, Longboat Key | MLS#A4565151 $1,450,000THIS WEEK’S FEATURED PROPERTY r fntbrfr nfr r n r ‘’ 399389-1 Sarasota’s BestVoted One of 29 Years in a Row! r r Janet and Curt Mattson Owners Wallcoverings & Blinds, Inc. Since 1989941-925-7800mmwallcoveringsblinds.com 4801 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota Across from The Landings heraldtribune.com WINNER Applause Sunterra Color Cornucopia Operating Systems PowerView Automation Staying safe on the courtPETRA RIVERASTAFF WRITERPut your sunscreen on and grab your paddles because there’s no offseason for pickleball. According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, there were more than 8.9 million people who played pickleball in the U.S. in 2022. As pickleball continues to grow in popularity, so does the number of injuries associated with playing it. “We see a lot of calf strains and Achilles tendon injuries,” said Dr. Ken Kaufman, founder and clinic director of Sarasota Sports Medicine. “Also, there’s oftentimes some hip problems because of the lateral movement, or the side movement that people are having to run to the side and shuffle to the side, they’re not used to it, certainly if somebody is not conditioned, they’re really not prepared for that type of motion.” Kaufman explained that shoulder/ rotator cuff injuries and tennis elbow injuries are common because people may not be familiar with properly gripping a paddle, especially one that is lighter than a tennis racket. In a June 20 news release about pickleball injuries, Kaufman also mentioned knee strains/tears, meniscus tears, PCL, ACL and MCL strains, hamstring strains, plantar fasciitis and ankle, wrist and foot sprains. Brent Marshall, who has been playing pickleball recreationally for four years at Bayfront Park, said that it can be hard on the body when people start playing, since it’s a fast and intense game. “That’s where I think you see a lot of injuries, is people coming off the couch that all of sudden (say), ‘Hey, I like this.’” The best prevention for these injuries, according to Kaufman, is to get a personal trainer at a local fitness facility who can show the proper way to stretch and condition before, during and after playing pickleball. “So it’s different strengthening exercises, mobility exercises and learning ... basically preparing the body for the rigors of that activity,” said Kaufman. “So, training in a sideto-side plane, using bands and extra different tools to increase range of motion and increased flexibility and increased mobility are the best ways to prevent these types of injuries.” Local pickleball instructor Julie Stewart shared that she has mastered a warmup to properly prepare the body before playing pickleball. She is also a rehabilitation therapist, owner of a nutrition company called Juice Plus and the co-founder of the Sarasota Youth Pickleball League. “The warmup design will not only physically get you prepared for the lesson — covering all muscle groups and moves that are pickleball-related moves — but it also helps you develop proprioceptive skills for on the court,” said Stewart. Stewart explained it is important to have a fast-paced warmup that includes dynamic stretches over static. In her three-minute routine, she incorporates squats, paddle positioning to stretch the wrist, around-the-clock lunges and short sprints. Other important factors that prevent injuries include staying hydrated, eating nutritious food, wearing sun protection and paying attention to your movements while play ing. Stewart said it’s important to shuffle instead of running backwards or cross-stepping. She also emphasizes the impor tance of wearing court shoes over running or heavy-cushioned shoes to avoid tripping and dragging your feet. Kaufman said that it is important to seek medical advice if someone feels pain due to pickleball, “A lot of times somebody will rest for a while, the pain will go away and they’ll start again, and the pain will come right back. That means that there’s something a little more involved than just a little overuse.” Stewart, Marshall, and Kaufman all expressed their love for this fast-paced sport. They shared that it is a great way to get active, get outside and meet new friends, but they emphasized the importance of stretching, hydrating and eating right to stay safe and have fun. Marshall said, “It is very addictive once you kind of get hooked on it.” Photos by Petra RiveraDavid Woods and Sheila Loccisano get ready to return a serve. Tom Ward prepares a serve.A local doctor, instructor and recreational player share the best way to avoid injuries while playing pickleball.

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LONGBOAT OBSERVER | THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023 27 rf ntbtb rffrnntbbtbbr r rfrffrnntbbtbbrf fntfbftf fffftb ftfb t tft ff Licensed Real Estate Broker Prices as of December 2022 406068-1 LONGBOAT KEYAddress Permit Applicant Amount 3080 Grand Bay Blvd. Re-roof Grand Bay LBK II $309,395 1105 Gulf of Mexico Drive Alt/Renovation Alan Levy $174,000 1145 Gulf of Mexico Drive Alt/Renovation Anthony Mazziotti $129,000 695 Marbury Lane Swimming Pool/ Thomas & $106,200 Spa Patricia Turner 1620 Harbor Cay Lane Electrical Christopher Donato $95,744 4011 Gulf of Mexico Drive Pool/Spa Naomi Muselman $88,100 569 Kingfisher Lane Swimming Pool/Spa Christopher Price $87,557 730 Fox St. Swimming Pool/Spa Thomas Flaherty $83,200 761 Lands End Drive Re-roof Ellen Haft $77,620 2721 Gulf of Mexico Drive 301 Alt/Renovation David Vollmer $69,337 1425 Gulf of Mexico Drive 303 Electrical Wendy Esaw $53,400 3040 Grand Bay Blvd. 282 Shutters Linda Pike $51,878 Revocable Trust 3040 Grand Bay Blvd. 245 Shutters Barbara Mason $50,277 Revocable Trust 1105 Gulf of Mexico Drive 203 Alt/Renovation Gerald Hughes (TTEE) $43,000 621 Buttonwood Drive Dock/Seawall/Lift Vito Giannioi $41,745 791 Binnacle Point Drive Plumbing Donald McCroskey $41,425 780 Emerald Harbor Drive Dock/Seawall/Lift Lane Smith $39,873 797 Penfield St. Other Stephen Jensen $32,000 551 Broadway Mechanical 551 Broadway LLC $26,860 1425 Gulf of Mexico Drive 303 Mechanical Wendy Esaw $21,931 535 Sanctuary Drive Electrical Wilma Newcombe Eden $20,294 540 Harbor Gate Way Electrical William Hadley $20,000 These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of June 23-29 in order of dollar amounts.Source: Town of Longboat Key TOP BUILDING PERMITStwo bedrooms, two baths and 1,071 square feet of living area. It sold for $210,000 in 1991. Bruce and Karen Goracke, of Waterloo, Nebraska, sold their Unit 220 condominium at 4725 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Cay 220 LLC for $1.01 million. Built in 1974, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,071 square feet of living area. It sold for $335,000 in 2012.WINDWARD BAYPatricia Hill, of Spring Hill, sold her Unit 202 condominium at 4960 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Andrew and Alexandra Carney, of Hinesville, Georgia, for $665,000. Built in 1975, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,096 square feet of living area. It sold for $280,000 in 2014.BIRD KEYKevin Kozlowski, trustee, of El Dorado Hills, California, sold the home at 217 Bird Key Drive to Linh Vu Michael Boogs, of Longboat Key, for $1,765,000. Built in 1962, it has three bedrooms, two-and-two-half baths, a pool and 2,460 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.2 million in 2014.INN ON THE BEACHMark Esbeck and Jane KnaackEsbeck, of Sarasota, sold their Unit 5307 condominium at 250 Sands Point Road to 5307 IOTB LLC for $1,605,600. Built in 1982, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,616 square feet of living area. It sold for $685,000 in 2004. H&M Enterprises LLC sold the Unit 2302 condominium at 210 Sands Point Road to Kermit Zieg and Ellen McMackin, of Alexandria, Virginia, for $987,000. Built in 1982, it has one bedroom, one bath and 657 square feet of living area. It sold for $280,000 in 2002.L’ELEGANCE ON LIDO BEACHValerie Shapiro, trustee, and Lee Shapiro, of Sarasota, sold the Unit B-308 condominium at 1800 Benjamin Franklin Drive to Cathy Abrams and Bradley Root, of Sarasota, for $1.2 million. Built in 1996, it has two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 1,700 square feet of living area. It sold for $800,000 in 2019.LONGBEACH VILLAGEVassallo Enterprises LLC sold the Unit 22 condominium at 7175 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Pioneer Exchange Accommodation Title Holder LLC for $1.2 million. Built in 1974, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,170 square feet of living area. It sold for $490,000 in 2015.THE BEACHES OF LONGBOAT KEYWilliam and Dorothy Firestone, trustees, of St. Louis, sold the Unit 504 condominium at 775 Longboat Club Road to Alan D’Silva, of Ontario, Canada, for $1.15 million. Built in 1984, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,602 square feet of living area. It sold for $375,000 in 1994.SPANISH MAIN YACHT CLUBBarry and Teresa Pollack, of New Port Richey, sold their Unit 93 condominium at 847 Spanish Drive S. to Charles and Lauren Fizer, of Maitland, for $950,000. Built in 1968, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,399 square feet of living area. It sold for $604,000 in 2020.SAND CAYDonald Constantino, trustee, of Weymouth, Massachusetts, sold the Unit 202 condominium at 4725 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Jason James Jankowiak, of Buffalo, New York, for $910,000. Built in 1974, it has REAL ESTATEADAM HUGHES RESEARCH EDITORA home in Bay Isles tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Jane Matson, trustee, of Longboat Key, sold the home at 3150 Bayou Sound to Douglas and Cynthia Tibbets, of Longboat Key, for $2.1 million. Built in 2002, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,540 square feet of living area. Bay Isles home tops the week’s sales at $2.1 million RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS JUNE 19-23Petra Rivera Located at 3150 Bayou Sound, this three-bedroom home sold for $2.1 million.

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28 LONGBOAT OBSERVER | THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023 INFINITE POSSIBILITIES. ONE SOURCE.TILE & STONE | MOSAICS | CABINETRY | COUNTERTOPS | FLOORING VISIT OUR SARASOTA SHOWROOM941.355.2703 | 4500 Carmichael Ave., Sarasota, FL 34234 FLORIDADESIGNWORKS.COM 403992-1 rfn tbbtt tbb tbtb brb 397818-1 rf frrntftrbffb tnbbftrftbfrf rf 406431-1 MONDAY, JULY 10MONDAY MATINEE 1 p.m. at the Paradise Center, 546 Bay Isles Road. Be transported to 1950s London with the Paradise Center’s showing of “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris.” The lm follows a widowed cleaning lady who becomes obsessed with a client’s haute couture Dior dress and her journey to buying one of her own. Fresh popcorn will be provided. Fee is $15; free for members.WEDNESDAY, JULY 12VET’S CANTEEN 1-2 p.m. at the Paradise Center, 546 Bay Isles Road. U.S. Veterans are invited to connect, relax, share and support one another at this event sponsored by the Rotary Club of Longboat Key. Free admission. Walkins welcome.RECURRING EVENTSMONDAYSSTRETCH AND STRENGTHEN 9 a.m to 12 p.m. at The Paradise Center, 546 Bay Isles Road. Class is mostly seated and great for all tness levels. Focus is on strength training and exibility for balance. Suzy Brenner leads the class. Fee is $15. Walk-ins welcome. Call 3836493.MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYSLORD’S WAREHOUSE THRIFT STORE The thrift store will be open 9 a.m. to noon at 6140 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Donations are accepted during business hours. Call 383-4738. TUESDAYSQI GONG From 10-11 a.m. at The Paradise Center, 546 Bay Isles Road. Qi gong is a mind-body-spirit practice designed to improve mental and physical health. Class is outdoors, weather permitting. Cost is $15. Walk-ins welcome. Call 383-6493. YOGA From 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at The Paradise Center, 546 Bay Isles Road. Debbie Debile of Feel Good Yoga & Massage leads a gentle yoga class that can be done on a mat or in a chair. Cost is $15; free for members. Call 383-6493. MAHJONG From 1-3 p.m. at The Paradise Center, 546 Bay Isles Road. Fun time for experienced players. To check availability at the tables, email Amy@ TheParadiseCenter.org. ROTARY CLUB Meets at 5 p.m. on the rst and third Tuesday in All Angels Parish Hall, 563 Bay Isles Road. Call Nancy Rozance at 203-605-4066 or email Info@ LongboatKeyRotary.org.TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYSLONGBOAT LIBRARY Open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, 555 Bay Isles Road. Call 383-2011. WEDNESDAYSBEGINNER TAI CHI From 10-11 a.m. at The Paradise Center, 546 Bay Isles Road. Class is outdoors, weather permitting. Cost is $15. Walk-ins welcome. Call 3836493. YOUR CALENDAR BEST BETSATURDAYSPUBLIC TURTLE WALKS 6:45 a.m. at 4795 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Free. Join the Longboat Key Turtle Watch every Saturday in July and learn about protecting sea turtles. Participants will learn about turtle tracks and how volunteers scout the beaches for signs of turtle nesting. The walk will also provide information about keeping beaches safe for sea turtles. Please arrive by 6:45 a.m. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes and bring water and sunscreen. No unattended children please. In the event of severe weather, the walk may be canceled.

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32 LONGBOAT OBSERVER | THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023 549 SUTTON PLACEDelight in the best of both worlds at this beach-to-bay townhome at Sutton Place on Longboat Key. Offered furnished and move-in ready, with deeded beach access. www.549SuttonPlace.com$499,000 9150 BLIND PASS ROAD #505Beautiful recent updates (including added square feet, impact windows) and sunny water views create the perfect spot for you to move right into at this FURNISHED, 2BR Fishermans Haven, 5th-oor residence. www.FishermansHaven505.com$839,000 173 CIPRIANI WAYYou will love the convenience of immediately enjoying this well-maintained home, with its sunny and open interior, 3BR plus den layout, and many resortstyle amenities that residents relish. www.173CiprianiWay.com$549,000 235 COCOANUT AVENUE #125DOnly a few minutes from downtown Sarasota, this townhome is in a central location. You’ll feel right at home with its contemporary 2BR design and move-in ready condition. www.MarqueeEnVille125D.com$995,000 816 JUNGLE QUEEN WAYTurnkey furnished! This lovely 3BR waterfront on Longboat Key is ready to enjoy! You will love the deeded beach access and easy boating access to Sarasota Bay. www.816JungleQueen.com$1,595,000 2315 WEBBER STREETWest of the Trail, discover this exceptional opportunity to design your dream home on more than 20,000 SF just moments from all the charms of Sarasota. www.2315WebberStreet.com$445,000 415 L’AMBIANCE DRIVE #PH-ADiscover the nest penthouse in Sarasota at this gorgeous, top-oor residence at L’Ambiance, just a few steps from the famed Longboat Key Club. Spectacular views from the Gulf to the Bay and downtown’s city skyline welcome you. The recent designer updates throughout this 3BR, nearly 5,000 SF residence are the perfect complement to the luxurious Gulf-to-bay lifestyle that awaits. www.415LAmbiancePHA.com$12,000,000 1642 SHORELAND DRIVEEscape to this enchanting retreat “West of the Trail,” where you will be impressed by the warmth of sunlight ltering through the canopies of trees and the serene beauty of Zen gardens surrounding this gem. www.1642Shoreland.com$1,895,000 201 NORTH WASHINGTON DRIVEThe walkable location of this St. Armands home will immediately draw you in. Ideally situated, offering an oversized, -acre lot for you to design your dream home. The best of Sarasota is a sunny bike ride away. www.201NorthWashington.com$2,195,000 3040 GRAND BAY BOULEVARD #251Sunny bay views welcome you to this 5thoor Antigua residence, featuring a open concept, 3BR layout waiting for you to add your personal touches. Includes 2 deeded parking and private beach club access. www.GrandBay251.com$2,495,000 469 EAST ROYAL FLAMINGO DRIVEThe light and open interior of this 4BR home is spread across 3,300 SF, offering access to outdoor entertaining from nearly every room. Boaters will appreciate the newer seawall, rebuilt dock and deep-water lift. www.469EastRoyalFlamingo.com$3,995,000 7652 SANDERLING ROADDirectly overlooking the coastal landscape of the Gulf, this private, custom estate rests on more than an acre, with 172’ of beach! Designed to highlight striking beach and sunset vistas from every room. www.7652Sanderling.com$9,995,000 CALL TODAY FOR YOUR EXCLUSIVE TOUR (941) 387-1840 443 John Ringling Boulevard, Suite F | Sarasota, FL 34236 Pettingell.com | www.bestSarasotarealestate.net Twitter.com/RealRoger | Instagram.com/RogerPettingell | Roger@Pettingell.com The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service, and it may include approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verication. Afliated real estate agents are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. Coldwell Banker. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logo are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker System is comprised of company owned ofces which are owned by a subsidiary of Anywhere Advisors LLC and franchised ofces which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.ROGER SELLS LUXURY WATERFRONT PROPERTIES#1 SARASOTA SINGLE AGENT 2008, 2010, 2012 2022 401528-1