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VOL. 3, NO. 20 SERVING LONGBOAT & ST. ARMANDS KEYS Thursday, December 4, 1980 Holiday Inn Fire Longboat Key Organizes Womens' Auxiliary Gives Discovered In Time Historical Society $1000 To Fire Department See Pag.' See Pe". 22 Appraisal Attacked In Loose Chicken Caught Ansel's La Mer Ansel Transfer Proposal In Parking Lot Found "Unattractive"

Serious Fire Averted At Holiday Inn Alarm Sounded At 4:00 a. m. Monday morning, th~ automatic fire alarm wen! off in the dispatch center to show there was some trOuble at the Holiday Inn. AI the same time. an employee heard the alarm, went to investigate. found smoke pouring out the laundry room door at the north end of the building and called in the alarm by phone.

Smoke Everywhere But by this time, the engines were at the scene, laying hose and gelling ready 10 fight the fire with gas masks si nce the smoke was so thick. When all was ready. the department wen! at il and within minutes the fire was located and put out, but not before everything was wreathed in smoke from the adjOining rooms to the solar-dome where the swimming pool and games are located. (Conll nued on Page 3) Land Appraisal Figures Challenged By Riter Commissioner Tac Ri ter said last week that he had a Longboat Key Historical FAME Board Honored "gut feeling" that the figures used in the Ansel transfer At Kiwanis Breakfast of density proposal were wrong but that he couldn't Society Holds argue with the appraisal. Organizational Meeting The Kiwanis Club of Sarasota Keys met Thanks­ Chapman Associates giving morning at Shenkels. and invited guests from At Tuesday aflernoon's Commission Workshop he Frances Mayer, President FAME Charities jOined the members and wives in a did. and he called the appraisal "careless" in many Long time resident of the Key, Frances Mayer, was program devoted to the FAME Charities of Sarasota, respects. Jim Hatin of the fi rm of Chapman Associates elected president of the newly formed Longboat Key one of the Kiwa nis projects. said he used the market approach in the appraisals and Historical Society at its first meeting Dec. 2nd at the The local Kiwanis Club, headed by George Paules, started to defend his figures and how he arrived at Coast Federal meeting room. has many members on the Board of FAME, and many them. workers who assist in the growth. sale and delivery of " Open To Question" Other Officers And Board the poinsettia plants. the largest fund raiser for the Commissioner Riter based his case on his statement Other officers elected by the 20 persons present in­ program. last week that Jewfish Key was offered !O the Town for clude Russ Case, treasurer, and Walter Mais. secre­ Started in 1970, the poinsettia program raised and $800.000 and Sister Key was offered to the Town for tary. Board members who agreed to serve are: Bill sold 500 plants that year, growing steadily under the about a million dollars so how could White Key (smaller Kenney, Win Cook, George Paules, Annie A. Ander­ leadership of Jack Zilles until. in 1980, 10,000 plants than either of them) be appraised at 2 Y! million dollars? son, Phil Williams and Betty Coleman. have been raised, sold and delivered. And if the island were de\'eloped. a bridge would have The Re\,. J. Malcolm Laing. Assoc. Pastor of the to be built, and he claimed the S70,000 figure Hatin Next Meeting Presb~1erian Church of the Palms in Sarasota. and his used was wrong. Instead. the figure should have been The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, January wife were at the head table, along with FAr..'tE presi­ S2 Y! million doUars. according to the Town Engineering 19th al 8:00 p.m. at the Coast Fedtnl meeting room, at dent Vi Unne\,er and her husband, John, plus Mr. and Consultanl. Riter ended by saying. "It would not be which time the officers will announce their progress in Mrs. Paules. • economically feasible to develop White Key at all." writing by-laws. a constitution, incorporation papers, Thus. the figures were open to serious question. classes of membership and the dues structure. Everyone Rhode Island Red (Continued on Pege a) is welcome to attend the meeting. (Continued on Pege 5) Loose On Longboat "Sure There Is" SERVING THE KEYS It was a simple question. "Pardon me lady. but what BIRD/ST. ARMANDS/ is the chicken doing in your parking lot?" Mrs. Bertie Roan , owner of the Tru-Value Hardware Store in LI DO/LONGBOAT Longboat Key was tempted to say, "Sure there is," and go back to her work. but the man seemed serious. so she KEY went outside.

PLUMBING Pecking Away There the chicken was, the day before Thanksgiving - merrily clucking around the side of the new store, in no rush to go anywhere. but pecking away, as chickens are (Continued on Pege 5) (;

~ ~ ~ ~ 0 366-4555 ·, Page 2 THE LONGBOAT OBSERVER December 4, 1980 The Longboat Observer Kahncerns By Jack Kahn, Sr. Along State Street (Jack Kahn, Sr., guesl columnisl, is a retired hosiery By JOHN SLACK 524 Gulf.Bay Road and TV executive, former owner-manager of the Far Special to The Bosron Herald American Longboat Key, FL 33548 Horizons, longtime resident of Longbool Key and an Reprinted with permission Tolephone: (813) 383-5509 arch conserllali~'e in (hings political.) Owned locally and published every Thursday Market Cracks 1000 ... $0 What? for the Information and entertainment of Indian Snake Dance Much to the chagrin of the majority, the .m~~ket the gr•• ter Longboat Key area. Years ago when the Sunday comic supplement con­ penetrated the magic 1000 level this week. - Publisher & Editor • ...... •• Ralph B. Hunter s.isted of full pages there was one in particular that I The markel'S action was classic as once-- ....~' '''.n it Arts & Entertainment Editor ...... Kevin Dean flave never forgotten. II depicted a snake charmer in In­ refused to accommodate majority opinion. The latest Feature Editor .•..••.....•....•. ... Belty Blair dia with flute in mouth squaving in front of a wicker sentiment figures reported by Investors Intelligence Photo Editor ...... Dave Gruber basket. He started playing the flute. The snake poked show a sharp increase to 46.5 percent in the ranks of Photo Journalist .. .•••••••... . Lainie Lombardi his head out of the top of the basket, crawled oul and bearish advisers while desertions have thinned the ranks Advertising Sale • ...... •.•...... Jack Hoffman started dancing in a ci rcle. The snake staned eating its of the bulls to 29.1 percent. At the same time, the per­ "All free governments ... are in reality governments tail and the last frame showed that the snake, havi ng centage of stocks moving above their lQ.. week movi ng by public opinion 'f1n4. it is on the qulHi/1 1Jj this eaten itself Uf), had disappeared. averilge is at a comfortably neutral 46.3 percent. Throw in 8, record high ...· sJ)ort interest, ~ and te~ni­ public ~pift.(on lhal (h ~jr prosperil~ d.~nds." .• Will Rogers, who has long· since departed our midst James Russell Lowell cally, the market is saying that IOOO is different this time but whose name was almost as familiar to his con­ around. THE LONGBOAT OBSERVER is a community· temporaries as George Washington was to his, among When the market first hit 1000 15 years ago it was the oriented piper drawing on the talents 01 many of his talents, wrote a daily column for The New end of the line. Subsequent tries through 10lXl in 1973 Longboat reSidents. II you have the time and York Times. These were generall y humorous but always and 1977 also proved to be the top. But during those 15 the Inclination, and you are Interested in help· reflected that type of down-to-earth philosophy which years there have been dramatic changes- so dramatic ing provide well written, positive articles on made Will Rogers so famous. If my memory serves me that 1000 isn't what it used to be. local subjects, we will be happy to review your correctly, Will Rogers was the only columnist whose In 1965 , the nation launched the current inflationary articles appeared on the front page of The New York copy for publication. When printed, we' ll gladly binge as government spending ran amok and thc print­ Times. It may have been on the first page of the second give you a by·li ne. ing presses unleashed torrents of raw inflation to pay section but I am almost sure il was the former. During for Washington's huge budget deficits. Everyone knows the Sino-Japanese War of the 1930's, I believe, Rogers by now what the vicious inflation has done to their wanted 10 see at fi rst hand what was going on in thai assets and living costs. But what inflation has done to conflict so he took the then onl y available transporta­ the market may not be so apparent. tion which was a slow boat 10 China. If inflation is factored out of the Dow, today's 1000 is T own Administration really only about 406. What's more, if 1965's values Each day in order to file his always current column, were still in the market today the Dow would be well Information: 383·3721 he had to visit the radio operator's quarters on the boat Over 2400. The numbers are a dramatic example of what Town Manager ...... G. Wayne Allglre so that his slOry could be tdegraphed back to The (Continued on plge 22) Town Clerk ...... Jane Pool Times, Each day he did this he observed that there were Director of Public Works ...... Albert T. Cox, Jr. two Chinese awaiting news· of the struggle between Finance Director ...... Walter Schmidt China and Japan. Each day the stories were posted on Police Chief ...... ".... Wayne C. McCammon the bulletin board outside the radio operator's office Fire Chief ...... Robert Bullard and each day the story was pretly much the same. One Building Inspector ...... Herbert Lovett day the bailie report was that 3500 Chinese were killed Town Attorney ...... I.W. Whitesell, Jr. and 200 Japanese. The following day the battle was even bloodier I 5300 Chinese were ki11 ed and but 350 Japanese. Every time thcse stories were posted the Town Commissioners Chinese were delighted and danced with glee. The third day witnessed an even more disasterous day for the (Meet every Tuesday at 2 p.m. for work session. and the' Chinese, 8900 Chinese were killed and but 740 Opposes Warehouse first Wednesday night of each month at 8 p.m.) Japanese. Will Rogers was consumed with curiosity. Our Editor: Dist. 1 ...... Claire C. Bell, V. Mayor Why were these Chinese so happy when they read these This warehouse (see below) will depreciate the value Dist 2 ...... Samuel E. Seegel repons? He summoned the courage to ask one of them of al1 surrounding residential areas. Dist. 3 ...... Sidney A. Ochs why they were so delighted. One of the Chinamen Both Jungle Queen and Tarawiu are only 20 feet wide Dist. 4 ...... • ...... J. Kennedy McCall, Mayor turned to Will Rogers and said, "Of course we happy, and it is difficult for 2 cars to pass each other es­ Dist. 5 .....• , •.• " •.•...... Russ Fernald Mislel Logels, why wouldn't we be? Pleuy soon no peciallyat the intersection. The motel on Tarawitt has At 19 .... : ...... , .. Allewin more Japanee left!" been converted to office buildings and there is more Henry C. Riter traffic. With possible trucking involved, it would com­ The good news that we read, if it is actually so, is that pound the hazard greatly. the French and the Russians are supplying both Iraq and I invi te those who agree ....it h me to attend the next Zoning Board of Adjustment Iran with armaments. II is conceivable that if they P & Z Board Meeting (Dec. 18th) and protest the gran­ Emil M. Seifert, Chairman Charles T. lacey continue to do this that there will be no more Iraquis ting of the petition. louis E. Dean Frank C. Mockler or Iranians left except those Iranian students whom we Clara Fleming J. Hunter Gibbons Charles E. Ritter have permitted to remain he re for no good reason at all Longboat Key E.M. Wojtasik except perhaps the Constitutional one. Both countries have been troublemakers of the first degree in world af- (Editor's Note: The petitioner requested permission to (Continued on pege 22) build an "extra closet" type storage warehouse on Planning & Zoning Board GMD bel ween Tarawitt and Jungle Queen Way, across from Dr. William Carter's office. 78 persons signed the Gen. James Edmundson, Chrmn. W.J. Moffett following petition, and two asked that their names be Eugene Bosser1; Wilbur Mullin Everyone's Estate removed: George Goodridge James Rimier Thomas H. Jones Theodore L Sedwick By Or. Howard A. Rumpf Dear Mr. Edmundson Ray Staley (Howard Rumpf ;s a lawyer. teacher, author, and members of the P & Z Board. economist, president of the Federation of the Longboat As concerned residents of l ongboat Key we wish to Key condominiums and a resident of Islands West) state our objections to the proposed erection of a Longboat Key Town Directory warehouse on Gulf of Mexico Drive between Tara­ The Town Offices are located in the Municipal Complex The Will ....itt and Jungle Queen Drives, because: near the center of the Key. The will is the foundation of a planned estate . I . There is nothing "Mini" about a building one While longboat Key is in Sarasota County (south half), Its primary purpOse is to carry out the wishes of the block wide, several hundred feet deep and two stories and Manatee County (north half), it has its own town individual so as to insure that the distribution of his high. Such a building belongs in an industrial park, not government,. and its own Post Office (zip 33548) located gross estate is properly made to his beneficiaries on Gulf of Mexico Drive. on the north end of the island on Cedar Street. The for administration expenses, Federal estate and State 2. As (0 the proposed stores, [here are better business Postmaster is Helen Holt. Telephone 383-2101 . inheritance or estate taxes payable. locations available, i.e., shopping centers, and they are not needed here. The si ze of the estate is not the deciding factor for 3. The large parking facility beneath the warehouse Emergency Non.Emergency drafting a will. Indi viduals with a small estate require a indicates plans for storage of cars, trucks and trailers Police 383·3727 383·3738 wi1\ just as much and possibly mote than the medium and for more traffic than specified. Rescue 383·3727 383·1592 and large estates. The small estate without a wil\ has 4. The Iype of warehouse on that location would Fire 383-3727 383·1592 many disadvantages. In the first place, the co ~t, legal lower the standard of longboat Key. II would seem that and other expenses, is usually grealer when c.ompared a piece of properly so close 10 the beach could be put to percentagewise to the gross estate. For example, an bener and more aestheti~ use. administrator must be appointed, usually by the Court. We are aware that as elected members of the P&Z This involves the posting of costly bond or bonds, an board your first concerns are the preservation of the If you would like to subscribe 10 THE unnecessary cost with which to saddle the estate. beauty of the island and keeping OUI, or changing, that OBSERVER for one full year, just fill in Additional costs will be involved where infants and which is undesirable and not in accord with the the following and mail it to us with a minors are pari of the estate proceedings, requiring the appearance and the best interests of the community and appointment of a guardian. In addition to the cost, the its residents. check for $12. Name ______appointed guardian may be a non-relative and nOI the The authority that established the C·l zoning surely person whom the testator (decedent) would want as a did not contemplate such an enormous building, even if Addressi ______guardian for his children. the nature of the business were to comply with the Col requirements. This same authority could add a ri<1e r to The gross estate will be distributed according to the t~e regulation stating that if an edifice is too larg~ ; 4n state iOlestacy statutes. As a result, a portion of the 1 any other way objectionable to the town and its r~m- (Canadian subscriptions, $16.) gross estate will be transferred to persons who are dis­ ts. the permit should be denied. . tantly related to the decedent but who are required to May the board consider how they would react to a receive a portion of the gross estate regardless of their warehouse in their immediate neighborhood. The un­ financial condition. Required advertising for such rela­ dersigned hope thai the board will recognize their tives under state statutes and other incidential ex­ petition. They respectfully request thai the Warehouse penses are also an unnecessary expense to the estate. Building permit be denied. 524 Gulf Bay Road • L.ongboat Key. FL. 33548 The four basic rules covering the importance of a will Signed, 76 signatures) will be discussed in the next issue. • • ... age 3 December 4, 1980 1 Hi: LUNUHUA 1 UH~t:K V t:K Serious Fire ...... (Continued hom Page 1) there were 6 members of the fi rm , they had been ap· Damaged Confined; No Injuries praising in Sarasot a. Manatee and Charlotte counties Town Counsel Gives Fortunately no one was injured. the damage was since 1952 , that they worked with "most" banks, "the Opinion On Ansel's confi ned to the laundry room and only a few rooms had majority" of local legal firms, were certified to appraise to be evacuated but. according to Fire Chief Bullard, it by the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fan ny Reverter Clause could have been really serious if the fire had been May) and their expertise was a matter of record. " If we attacked in a different way. like opening a door before we ren't qualified, the banks wouldn 't use us," Chap· Town Manager Wayne Allgire, on the direction of the the hoses had been laid. man said. Commission, asked Town Counsel Welch Whitesell Gas Masks early in November for a legal opinion on Jerry Ansel's . ~ was a text book case," said Bullard . " The men Only Published Figures Used request for "legal assurances" from the Town or a ar t;~t the scene. correctly diagnosed the cause, Seegel stopped questioning Hatin but Riter pressed "reverter clause" in the agreement being discussed for a positioned the truck s, laid double hose lines . put on on. "Did yo u know about the Jewfish Ke y and Sister transfer of density and the donation of land to the their gas masks, then moved in." He added, " " m Key figures and if you had, would it have changed your Town. proud of them all." appraisals?" he asked Hatin. "We used only published Whitesell's reply is, in part. as fo ll ows: Cause figures that are a matter of public record." Hatin said, " 1. Legal assurance. Mr. Ansel's concern for legal The cause of the fi re is still not certain. but all signs "but if we had known of the offer, they would have assurance or a possibilit y of reverter clause in the deed point to some old towels in the laundry room that might been considered in our final figu res." of conveyance may be satisfied in one of two ways· 1. have ignited spontaneously. They had smol dered for include the possibility of reverter clause in th e deed. or hours undetected, then fi nall y caught fire. The alarm Access Stili Permitted? 2. the deed be subject to a condition subsequent and was sel off by the heat detector. The laundry ch ute itself Mrs. Bell poi nted out that the figures wo uld be wrong the deed be subject to a condition subsequent and had a sprinkler wh ich went off, making certain the if nothing could be built on White's Ke y and that once the condition subsequent has been satisfied by the flam es did not spread up the "chimney" which is what "causeways to barrier islands are no longer permitted." Town , clear title would be vested in the Town. Alter­ the chute could ha ve been. Hatin replied that he was told the land was developable natively, the property could be zoned to a PUD district, Bullard said when the fi remen arrived. " It was a and that 38 units of an acre each could be built on the which would include the assurances that Mr. Ansel working fire inside the laundry room and could have island at a fi nished price (house and lot) of $140,000 desires that the Town could not unilaterally modi,fy the spread quickly." He is of the opinion that a smoke each and that's how he came up with a figure of $5 outline development plan after it had been approved . detector could have sounded the alarm hours sooner, million . " 2. Code amendments. First, it will be necessary to and John Anderson, Manager of the Holiday Inn. is 3·4 Weeks To Revise Figures make at least one amendment to the Code in order to in­ having everything installed that he and the Chief can Finally, Hatin was asked if he did the appraisal over crease the height requirements for the proposed project. think of. The Inn was reportedl y obeying every law in light of the info rmation he received today relative to If the Code is to be amended in any respect, it could also covered by the codes of the Town. the other island, if his figu res would be different. H~ in be amended to establish a PUD di strict for the receiv· But Bullard is insistent that the codes be tightened said they would . He was asked how long that would ing tract , rezoning it and establishing a new (APO) and after the events of early Tuesday morning, the take. "About 3-4 weeks" was his reply. Then the Com­ district. Commiss ioners may be more receptive [0 hi s missioners asked Mr . Furen if his client Mr. Ansel suggestions. • would agree and Furen exploded. "I am appalled that "3 .... the conveyance would not satisfy the man­ you would question the conclusions of your appraiser," datory dedication or conveyance requirements of 80-1; Land Appraisal ...... (Conllnued Irom Page 1) he said and added that he doubted if he could get however, there may be some credit, in value or in Qualifications? approval for any more delays. ac reage, that should be allowed under 80- 1 for the Commissioner Sam Seegel, himself an attorney, then receiving tract and the 273 units that it is entitled to. quizzed Mr. Hati n about the fi rm 's qualifications in the Won't Ask For Extension? This may also require an amendment to the provisions field of appraising. Hatin ticked off the banks for The matter was left up in the air. The appraiser will of 80-1. whom the firm had done appraisals, naming the Pan likely go ahead and revise his figures, but if Ansel 4. The transfer under 80-3 is not complete until a site Am San k, Southeast Bank, United First Federal and refuses to ask for an extension, th en the whole plan has received approval; therefore, it would seem many Sarasota law firm s. The Observer checked with transfer of density and gift of land to the Town could go necessary, in order to meet the deadline of March 31, Arthur B. Chapman, president of the firm and he said down the drain. Tune in ne xt week. • 1980, that a site plan be processed simultaneously with the proposed amendment to the zon ing code. Respectfully submitted, ~ I.W. Whitesell, J r."e &autyb~l'd 't~" Dura 110/ ~;;::~ ST. ARMAND'S EiruSC8 ceramIC floor Illes last through years of U5l! 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Longboat Key Historical. (ContlnuecilrOm Page 1) Rhode Island Red .....•. (Continued hom Page 1) Rooster Needed? wont to do. Berl ie and her daughter, Br~nda, chased Now the trouble is, how does one go about finding Hal Darbee, president of the Historical Society of the owner of a fat, healthy chicken which has started Sarasota County, was present and had some suggestions and caugnt the chicken and quickly built h~r a cag~ out of, yo u guessed it, chicken wire. laying eggs? And another mor~ sob~ring thought, to make about how to start and run a new historical should ther~ be a rooster around to "h~lp" with the organization. He agreed to act as consultant to the new layi ng of eggs, or isn't a roosler necessary, and how do group. yo u find out? George Paules and Phil Williams of the Kiwanis Club of Sarasota Keys, the sponsors of the new Historical Which Came First...? Socie:'y, spoke and told of the 65 people who had The Observer asked" couple of "chicken ~Xp~rts" e\'G~tl. an interest in the group. After the election of but no on~ could tell us more than the gestation period offi cm;-they withdrew and Mrs. Mayer chaired the rest of a chic ken is about 9 weeks, and no, a rooster isn't of the meeting. n~cessary. That posed even more problems, but the Roan's Rhode Island Red wasn't at all worried or even Looking For Building lonel y. The group announced it will be looking for a If anyone is missing a ch icken, would they please con­ permanent building to house the many memorabilia of tact Mrs. Roan? And if anyone can answer the "which the Town and that all ideas, suggestions and dona­ came first" question, The Obserl'er would be most tions will be welcome. But first , they must legally appreciative. • organize and that should be well on the way by January 19th. • Refuse Collection Contract Accepted By Zimmerman New President Cedar Hammock Firm Of Longboat Key Kiwanis Longboat Ke y's refuse collection will continue for at least five years under the terms of a final agreement The newly organized Kiwani s Club of Longboat Key, prepared by the Town and accepted by Bob Hanna, which is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Sarasota president of Cedar Hammock Refuse of Bradenton. Keys, elected its new officers just before Thanksgiving. Bertie Roan with her Rhode Island Red. The Ordinance was passed on 1st reading by the Com­ Chuck Zimmerman of the Ellis Longboat Bank is the mission, and will likely go into effect this week. Then, new president and Paul Ebert. Realtor is vice president. every year, the fees may be discussed by both sides, but One Egg The other officers and directors will be elected this for now, they are set and even include a vacation clause month about the time the new club is officially They knew at a glance that is was a Rhode Island Red, for single, duplex and tri-plex family dwellers who are chartered by Kiwanis International. well , almost a glance. But the thought was confirmed away for thr~e months or more and notify the Town far when they discove red a big r~ddish brown egg in the enough in advance. The new club meets on Friday at noon and the cage the next day. Brenda started feeding the chicken This week, the firm started collections on Monday Sarasota Keys Club meets at 7:15 a.m., both at the same diet she feeds her own cockatoos, and it and Thursday but since some people forgot to put their Shenkel's Restaurant. • thrived, but they could find no more eggs. refuse OUI on time, Hanna says he is sending around a second truck this week only. •

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*­ In 1925. circus mllgnllte John Ringling hlld II ceusewey. Openlng dll)' sales exceeded one million Its multl·mlllion dollar viSion for Sl Armands Key: dollers. In 1928, Ringling dOnlJted his causeway John Ringling Estatl!:$. a communlty for the furure. as a gift to the city of So!Irasota. Independent His blueprint called for a Circle of cherming. ele- gant shops sur.ounded by luxurious noml"$ and First Independent Bank. I'\A salutes tile indepeno Thinking connected tod1e rTIo!Ilnland bye YiSioneryco!lU$CWay. dent thinking lind dynamic vision of John Ringling Using an old paddle-wheel steembollt M a woril. and tile enterprising merchants v.tIo ho!lVe made bolIL Ringling began his project building roSt St. Armands Key a unique shopping experience colored curbs. new roads and s~awaIl5 . He care- for all So!Irasotan5. So!Iro!lSota's only locally owned fully placed imponed statuary and planted hun· bank Is honored to become e pen of St.Armands dreds of coconut palms II1ld Australian pines. Circle with the Grand Opening of our branch at Circus elephants hauled timbers for the cause- 326 John Ringling Boulevard. from December 1· BUY & SELL way. One year later. Ringling Esto!ltes celebrated 5. 1980. We are proud to be Msocio!lted with tI10se its Grand Opening and Ringling himself led a who have made John Ringllng's commerCial ALL U.S. & fOREIGN parade of thousands across the m iraculous genius a reality. COINS & STAMPS DIAMONDS Join us at our Grand Ope ning Dec. 1 st through 5th. 8 :30 AM to 3 :30 PM JEWElRY _ WATCHES DEALER IN RARE COINS TM KruowTond Sold ...... Ca ll For Doily Quo.., ESTATE APPRAISALS WILLIAM R. LORMAN , OWNER First Independent Bank, N.A. North Trait . Beneva I:.. webber . St. Armands • Longboat Key (Opening lY~I' 366-2191 Joseph Penner, Chairman . James P. Scheurenbrand. President 1469IM1N ST. Member FDIC and the SlIrasota community. Page 6 THE LONGBOAT OBSERVER December4, 1980 Obituaries Noted Kiwanian Dies Around Town", In Venice By Fran Dolph Harry J. Gruber died early this week in Venice at the 383·5509 age of 69. He was the father of David Gruber, owner of the Longboal Camera and a member of The Obserl'l'r (Dedicafed 10 news oj Ihe hOllies and condos on staff. Longboal Key and oj Ihe residenls. friends, relal;l'es The elder Gruber was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and l'is;lors who enjoy our islan1.J where he was past president of Ihe State Bank and-:t:::.ust Company of PelOske y. Michigan. past Govem, ~-;' :he ***** Wisconsin·Upper Michigan District of Kiwanis. a life There will be no column th is week because our memQer of the organization and a Kiwanian with a per· popular Around Town columnist, Fran Dolph, is on a fect attendance record for 34 years. He came to Venice holiday vacation with her husband. Harry. to Spring­ in 1973. field. Illinois and Bowling Green, Kent ucky. They live Mr. Gruber was well known in Ihe area for his slide at Seaplace. and music programs. twO of the most popular of which ***** were entitled ';Let Freedom Sing" and " The Face of Harry unfortunately fell their first night in Spring­ America." field and broke his coll arbone and a couple of ribs . He is survived by his wife, Grace. son. David. and a They spent Thanksgiving morning at the Emergency daughter, Martha Nolt. of Sarasota. Room and Harry is now wearing a sling. Fran is driving Memorial services will be held Thu rsday at the for the remainder of the tri p. This photo of the lete Jim Johnson was ta ken In the Trinit y United Presbyterian Church in Venice at 11 a.m. mld·1950's In the Peppermint Stick restaurant and appea red Memorials are directed to the Florida Ki wa nis ***** In the 25th Annive rsary Specla' Edition 01 The Observer. Fran is our secretary and hers is the voice you hear Foundation. • when you call The Obserl'eroffice. Harry is in charge of our mail distribution and handles all The Observer deliveries on the south end of Longboat Key. * Town Pioneer Dies At 87 One of the oldest residents of Longboat Key , James G. (Jim) Johnson, died last week at the age of 87 in Blake Memorial Hospital. Johnson came to Longboat in 1924 from Baule Creek. Michigan and was acth'e in ci\'ic affairs. es­ CEDAR HAMMOCK pecially the creation of Ihe Town Fire Department. A Refuse Disposal Corp. veteran of WW I, he was on active duty in the Meuse Argonne Offensives in France and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), whose local mem­ bers took part in the burial services at The Palms • Memorial Park last Friday. The late resident of the Village end of Longboat Key A Waste Management was head of Broadway Stone, the company that provided much of the granite for the earl y Longboat Company homes. He was also the guiding force behind the hundreds of Fish Fries that the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fire Department held to raise funds for the volunteer fo rce. At one ti me. Johnson was also Building In­ spector for the Town. "FIRST IN SERVICE" He is survived by hi s wife, Edith. who still li ves on Longboat. • Htlwtliitln CHRISTMAS .Shop CRUISE? SPECIAL PURCHASE! t'---LA''''.· APPAREL 2 piece Dress Ensemble 52998 Wom.n·s F;uhions assorted colors & sizes WE stili have space available tor ~' D,", ' ;' Ih. Lncomp.l."bl. PolynMUn Minn•• 3, 4, 7, 10 & 14 day sailings - see us P. rlumn f.om Ih.l$l.&nck Rodeway Inn on Lido Beach uquisil. A((~so ri n KEY TRAVEL INC. St. Armands 1050 Ben Franklin Drive 388.2096 Uniqu. lslil nd fOOl Wu. H'I. 9:) 0· 5:)0 f.om Honolulu 530 So, Washington Dr, 388-3975 Clolrd Sunda)" ALOn",,,,, LONGBOAT ST. 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" Serving the Keys since 1953." (The only thing that has changed is our lelephone number.) FRANKS ELECTRIC CENTER, INC. 383·2402 Repairs _ Electrical Contracting _ Air Conditioning _ Heating 383·2402 December 4,1980 Page 7 Commissioners Claim teet's fees and work by changing the nouse any more than he already had. "La Mer" Complies With His neighbor to the north, had no objcetions, said Oxford, and he had tried to remedy the objections of his The Law neighbor to the sout h, McNeilly. However, since McNeilly was not present, the Com­ The plans for La Mer are anything but attractive, missioners decided to contact McNeilly and hear his and ~e r y bod y present at Tuesday's Commissioners position before making a decision. wo ~ knew it. But the Comm issioners have to ap­ prove ·fn!iTl because there is nothing legally wrong with Spinning Dial them . In other action, A.G. Moore of Country Club Shores, Alternative To Density Transfer whose water meter showed an unexplained 90,000 La Mer is the Gulfside condominium proposed by gallon overage in October and whose bill for the unseen owner Jerry Ansel in the event that the transfer-of­ and unused water was $79.5 5, had his problem solved. density proposal does not go through. It is a collection Commissioners Claire Belland Tae Rltar Town Manager Wayne A1l gi re explained that oc­ of low-rise buildings that fill the entire tract just north surance consultant Werner Senff, both of whom rceom­ casionally a meter will have an uneXplained spinning of the Players Club, saving none of the valuable vegeta­ mended that the Town place its group health insurance dial. Assuming that this was the cause, the matter will tion and adding nothing to the appearance of the Key. business with the Florida Municipal Health Trust Fund. be resolved at the regular Commission meeting Wednes­ This is a new plan set up by the Florida League of day night. Nobody Likes It Cities that is insure" and reinsured by Lloyds of Lon­ Town Planner Jack Whelan said. "If we had the don. After some di scussion, the Commission approved Tree Removal OK power to deny this plan on the basis of saving rare Architect Dave Tichenor and the landscape architect plants and on aesthetics, I would VO le to deny it." the idea, subject to a final vote at Wednesday's regular meeting. on the same project, Longboat Cove (across from the Planning and Zoning Board Chairman Jim Edmund­ Euphemia Haye restaurant) as ked fo r and were granted son expressed the Board's dislike of the plan. Coastal Variance Request permission to remove 25 Australian pines and replace Both Commissioners Russ Fernald and Tac Riter Appearing before the Commission for the second them with other native vegetation - cabbage palms, asked if the plans couldn 't be revised to look more like time in recent months was T.J. Oxford, represented by ficus, sea grapes and Cuban laurel. the previously proposed Hower plans designed for the Attorney John Griffis, to ask for a Coastal Control The approval was accompanied by the usual nature same propeny if the transfer-of-density is approved. Line variance for his new home. lecture from Mayor McCall (joined by Russ Fernald) Even Ansel's attorney, Mike Furen, admitted it was Oxford had redesigned his whole house, said Gri ffis, that Australian pines are nothing but undesirable not pretty. "We all know that this is not a Taj Mahal," and it now conforms to all setback requirements except "weeds," and the usual lament by Tac Riter that, eyen he admitted. "I am sure that we aU would like some­ one, - a 62-foot extension over the Coastal Control if they are weeds, he hates to see a tree removed. thing unique. But if this design is the best we can do Line . without dragging this out any longer. this is what we will Some of the Commissioners seemed sympathetic; Christmll Bonul do." some did not. Sam Seegel wanted to know why Oxford The Town employees' Christmas bonus was ten­ Ask For New Oellgn could not build his home within the prescribed limits tatively approved and placed on Wednesday night's Furen also stated. however, that once the site plan is when he has an acre of land. agenda. approved. he felt that Ansel would listen to requests for Griffis replied that Oxford wants to build a 6500 And Louis Bernstein brought up a technical point modification. square foot house for his "Iarie. closely knit family about removing the 3 "captive condos" from the In fact, he ended his proposal by asking Mayor Ken who come to visit often." Zoning Ordinance. a compromise that has been McCall if the majority of the Commission wanted him Noighboro Not Objecting discussed in the continuing disagreement between to go to Ansel and ask that it be redesigned. Oxford, who had taken out a building permit and in­ Arvida and Sands Bay. He was concerned as to whether "Definitely!" answered McCall: stalled pilings some years ago when it was legal to build or not they could be rebuilt in their present state in the ' event of a hurricane. • Group Insurance Settled on the beach, stated that he hated to lose the archi- The Commission then heard from its insurance agent .-~------, of record, Gene Cloud, Jr., and from independent in- JEANETTE Longboat Key Wrile Where only the look is expensive Ladies Golf Club Winners checks now••• The event on Tuesday DESIGNER was Low Gross & Low Net 'earn of the field. • Gross 151. 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II :54 a.m. - Man reports raccoon trapped in Unknown illness. dumpster, 5200 blk. GMD. Released by officer. 11:55 a.m. - Manager reports illegal parking, 6000 2:39 p.m . • Woman reports men stole items from blk. GMD. Warning issued. hotel and left in auto. Car Slopped, occupants arrested 12:45 p.m. - Man reports golf cart on beach, 7000 for grand larceny. Elapsed time one minute. blk. GMD. Temporary permission has been granted. 3:46 p.m . • Man reports dog on Beer Can Island. 9:40 p.m . - Officer reports door unsecure, business, Owner warned. November21 400 blk. GMD. 4:39 p.m. - Man reports raccoon in storage are'!J.400 9:02 a.m. - Woman repom jewelry missing from 9:47 p.m .. Man reports boy removed parking sign blk. OMD. Animal left in haste. '. :- hotel room, 1600blk. GMD. from ground, Fire House Road. Juvenile caught and 6:33 p.m. - False burglar alarm, Range~e. 1:00 p.m. - Officer stopped vehicle for minor released to parents. Equipment fail ure. violation, driver found to have license suspended. 10:42 p.m.· Woman reports auto accident. 5100 blk. 7:2 1 p.m . - Officer reports door unsecure, business, Jailed. 400 blk. GMD. GMD. Personal injuries and heavy property damage. 6200 blk. GMD. 2:44 p.m. - Assist at Rescue call, 1000 blk. GMD. 11: 19 p.m. - Woman reports flashing light in Gulf. Workman cut his hand. Nove mber26 Found to be anchor light on fishing boat. 3:11 p.m. - Woman reports illegal dumping, Jungle 8:39 a.m. - Man reports vandalism to tool shed, 4200 Queen Way. blk.GMD. December 1 4:42 p.m. - Man reports screen damaged on window, 9:59 a.m . - Man reports auto accident, Bay Isle Road. 3:39 a.m. - Alarm of fire in hotel, 4900 blk. GMD. 3800 blk. GMD. Property damage only. Minor fire in laundry room. Minimal damage. 7:31 p.m. - Man reports damage to apartment door, 3:52 p.m. - Man reports customer ~fused to pay gas 4:54 a.m. - Officer reports door unsecure, business, 5100 blk. GMD. bill, 400 blk. OMD. Settled by officer. 3100 blk . GMD. • 9:06 p.m. - Officer assisted with disabled vehicle, 6:12 p.m. - Woman reports after hours construction 2100 blk. GMD. Dead battery. work, Village area. Job stopped. 10:24 p.m. - Officer reports door unsecure, 3400 blk. 10: 14 p.m. - Man reports suspicious car, Village area. GMD. Owner notified. Was fisherman looking for parking place. 10:54 p.m. - Man reports suspicious vehicle on Put­ I I :59 p.m. - Man reports auto accident, 4900 blk. ting Green Lane. Gone on arrival. GMD. Property damage only. 10:59 p.m. - Bradenton Beach P.D. requests aid on In by n oon 11th Street. Request cancelled minutes later. November 27 11: 18 p.m. - Man repom vehicle disabled at entry to 2:10 a.m. - Man reports auto accident, 1600 blk. One day film Country Club Shores . Gone on arrival. GMD . Property damage only. 3:0 1 a.m. - False fire alarm, Seaplace condo, 1900 • November22 blk. GMD. Cause unknown. processIng 3:02 p.m. - False fire alarm, Viente condo, 2600 blk. 10:40 a.m. - Man reports sick raccoon , 5400 blk. GMD. Set off by man smoking cigar near smoke GMD. Destroyed and Animal Control notified. detector. 3:59 p.m. - Woman reports auto accident, 2400 blk. 6:44 p .m. - Manager reports disturbance in GMD. Minor damage. restaurant, 1600 blk. GMD. Gone on arrival. 4:20 p.m. - Man reports ring missing after stay at II :37 p.m . • Man reports odor of smoke in kitchen, Longboat Camera hotel. 1600blk. GMD. 1600 blk. GMD. Found to be defective air conditioner. 6854 Gulf of Mexico Dr. 7:56 p.m. - Assist at Rescue call , 1600 blk. GMD. 383- 1700 Unknown illness. Nove mber28 02: I I a.m . • Man reports prowler in area of New Pass Nove mber 23 Bridge. Sarasota Sheriff notified. LKP officer also 5:07 a.m. - False fire alarm, Buttonwood Cove responded. No one found. condo. Reason unknown. 1:06 a.m. - False burglar alarm, Bay Isles area. 9:21 a.m. - Woman reports sick raccoon, St. Judes Reason unknown. Drive. Destroyed and Animal Control notified. 5:33 a.m. - False burglar alarm, business, 2400 blk. 10:39 a.m. - Man complains that he cannot play golf GMD. Reason unknown. due to co n ~truction noise at clubhouse. Emergency 7:42 a.m. - Assist at Rescue call. Yawl Lane. Man fell repairs were completed nonetheless. down. 11 :48 a.m. - Man reports sick raccoon, 3300 blk. ll:02 a.m. - Man reports electronic equipment 5540 GULF OF ME XICO DAIVE I LONGBOAT KEY GMD. Destroyed and Animal Control notified. missing from business. Dream island Road. B1 3- 383-355 2 12:58 p.m. - Woman reports illegal construction, Bayview Drive. Job stopped. November 29 1:29 p.m. - Assist at Rescue call , 4900 blk. OMD. 8:14 a.m. - Man reports dog on beach, 4300 blk . Woman fell down. GMD. Owner warned. " We Put A Roof On Almost 4:25 p.m. - Man reports minor auto accident, Seaview • WATER PROOFING 9:37 a.m. - Woman reports dog on beach, 6900 blk . Anything" • ROOF COATINGS Plaza. No injuries. GMD. Owner warned. 6:39 p.m. - Holmes Beach P.D. requests use of • PRESSURE CLEANING 10:08 a.m. - Man reports sick cat, Bogey Lane. • SOFFIT AND FACIA'S breathalyzer operator. Officer responded but subject Animal Control notified. Cat was D.O.A. REPAIRED refused test. 12 :39 p.m. · False fire alarm, Beachplace condo, 1100 • LICENSED & INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES 10:20 p.m. - Officer attempted to deliver message for blk. GMD. Cause unknown. Manatee Sheriff's Department but person no longer 2:24 p.m . • Man reports dog on beach, Beer Can lives here. Island. Gone on arrival. November 24 2:51 p.m. - Man reports argument over lawn mower, Creative Roofing, Inc. 11:39 a.m. - Report of boat fire on Marbury Lane. 5200 blk. GMD. Advised to contact lawyer. 1515 N. Osprey Ave . Sarasota, FL 33577 Extinguished by owner. 6:38 p.m .. Woman reports cat fell though pool - PHONE 955·5390' - 4:03 p.m. - False fire alarm, Sand Cay condo, 4700 screen and then ran into closet. Closet opened, cat blk. GMD. departed. S1. Judes Drive. 8:53 p.m. - Man reports battery stolen from car, 4900 blk.GMD. Novembe r 30 2:37 p.m. - False fire alarm, Viente condo, 2600 blk. 5:49 a.m. - Assist at Rescue call, 4900 blk. GMD. GMD. Cancelled by manager. Respiratory problem. NilE-OWL CAB CO. November 25 6:10 a.m. - Officer reports finding hotel guest nude in 24 HOURS' 7 DAYS' BEACH AREA hallway, 4900 blk. GMD. Man had been drinking. Was 8:15 a.m .• False burglar alarm, business, 300 blk. Serving Tampa /nternatirmal GMD. Set off in error. returned to room. and Sarasota Ail-pnrts

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Publ;" Price-Accuracy Program If we check out any Eil in e Blum on thll.lt, with E.... Wllkinson. item wrong - you get it Free! When Longboat Key's Elaine Baum and Eve Wilkin­ son take on a project, its successful operation is practically assured. Both women arc volunteers at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens as well as founding members and Directors of Selby Gardens Associates. i JW In e:>;istence only a short time, the Gardens Asso­ G~eI!!!N ciates have elaborate plans for December. with both ST.... M.:: Elaine and Eve taking major roles in devdoping the ideas. Other members of the Associ ates who make their home on Longboat Ke y are Betty Hilder. Peach Craig, Sall y Traeger and Margaret Kemp. \\.I.\"'\\\~S BAKERS FOR OVER 50 YEARS.l\\~"¥.ill\)\. The Associates are in the process of transforming Selby Gardens' charming man sion, which houses the A FAMILIAR TASTE Museum of Botany and the Arts, from a museum atmosphere to one that reOects a familiar American IN A DIFFERENT ROLL Christmas. From Friday, December Sth lhrough· Sunday, Decem ber 28th. the spacious rooms, decorated with greenery and seasonal trimmings, can be visited POTATO and viewed by the public each day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Saturday, December 13th at 1;00 p.m .. a program .ROLLS presented by the Clara Kaiser Handbell Choir wi ll add the melodies of Christmas bells 10 the Yuletide festivities. For those with culinary interests, a sale of home baked delights in "Mrs. Kris Kringle's Kitchen" will ~n$129 also take place on Saturday, December 13th as well as on Sunda)·. December 14th. Featured in the " Kitchen" will be a fine selection of Mrs. See's California made (THIS tTEM AVAILABLE IN candies. DANISH BAKERIES ONLY) Later in the month, from Tuesday, December 16th through Saturday, December 20th , a variety of elegant­ ly set Christmas tables will be on display to suggesl unique ways for decorating one's own holiday table. Admission 10 Selby Gardens. which includes the Museum of Botany and the Arts, is 53.00 per adult , with the exception of Saturday, December 13 and Sunday. December 14th when there will be no admission charge. • Annual Christmas Show At Bishop Planetarium Beginning December 4th, th e Bishop Planet arium of Bradenton presents " The Christmas Star." The central theme of the show is a search for an explanation for the Slar of Bethlehem. The unique projection capabilities of th e planetarium are used to recreate the skies of the Holy Land as they would have appeared two thousand years ago. The show also includes a look at a number of LIGHT AND AIRY WITH trad itions observed over the holiday period and traces VANILLA OR CHOCOLATE their historical origins. ICING Showtimes for " The Christmas Star" thru January 4th are 3 p.m. Tuesdays thru Sundays, and also 7:30 p.m . on Fridays and Saturdays . Admission is 51.50 FRENCH for adults and $1.00 for students ' and children. No preschoolers are admitted to the planetarium. Reserva. tions for groups may be made by calling 746-4132. CRUELLERS General planetarium information is avai lable by calling 746-STAR. each for The Bishop Planetarium is located at 201 10th 51. West , on the waterfront, in downtown Brademon . •

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The Film Encyclopedia by Ephraim Katz, published by Thomas Y. Crowell, Publishers. This is the book to get if you have a hard core film fanatic on your SpeGJailzm;: In Unique Gin Items Christ;nas list. from All Over The World " The 39 Steps" This book contains over 7,000 articles about Complete Design Consultation Robert Powell, Dal'is Warner, actors, directors, producers, ci nematographers, Draperies • 101m Mills and Karen DOlrice techniques, equipment , organizations and about any­ FurnltlJ/e • AGGes.sCI ttes • Directed By Don Sharp thing else you would Want to know about the motion picture industry around the world. At 529.95, this hard­ Working With Complete If there is on e director that fits the auteur theory bound edition is expensive, but you won't find a more Decorator Packages (which states that the director is the author of a film and complete single volume '\Im reference book anywhere. each one he or she makes should bear the director's Homemade Old fashion Candy ExclUSIVely Ours personality and style) it is Alfred Hitchcock. It is Television therefore diffi cult to do a remake of the master's work TV Guide. The First ]5 Years, edited by Jay S. wit hout the film falling in the rather large shadow of Harris. published by the New American Library. This SHIRLEY OLGER Hitchcoc k's original. It has been attempted a few limes, nostalgic look at American television contains articles but with mixed results. DESIGNS, INC. that were originally published in TV Guide during the 30 South Palm Avenue In the latest remake of "The 39 Sleps," screen­ magazine's 25 year history. Also reproduced arc all of writer Michael Robson wisely returns to the book by ll511 the periodical's covers (in color) and a Quarter of a Sarasota, fl orida John Buchan and therefore he doesn't use Sir Alfred's century's worth of fa ll schedules for the major net­ (811) 166-1461 inventions. such as the character Mr. Memory. The set­ works. In paperback at $S .95. tings and basic story line are the same, but the spy Th e Compleu Direcror), ro Prime Time Network TV drama takes place in 1914 rather than in 1935, as in the Shows 1946 - Presellf, by Tim Brooks and Earle Marsh, Hitchcock version. The meaning of the 39 steps is also published by Ballantine Books. Thirty-six years of You'll Knoll' You Were Fromed By Professionals different. television shows are listed alphabetically in this one Although Sharp makes several references to Hitch­ authoritative volume. From the 90 minute spet'taculars coc k's film with particular shots, the new "39 Steps" like " The Virginian," to the I 5 minute time fillers and holds its own independently or the original. II 's not as the low budget programs of the long defunct Dumont good. but we found it a pleasant surpri se just the same. network, this book gives a plot synopses and lists the Sarasota Square .\Iall PG j. iolcnce} broadcast history, the stars, and th e theme songs of over 2500 prime time TV shows. Also included are the schedules, program ratings and the Emmy award win­ Books For ners since 1946. Good reading for anyonc interested in television. Does anybody remember the "Ransom 11J.9 Christmas Giving Sherman Show?" A steal at $10.95. MOil-Sal GOt a film or T V buff on your Christmas list? Why not buy them a book. 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So let your 'the Island Players on Sunday, De<:ember 7th al 7 p.m. John Franceschina, of the Asolo State Theater, will be fingers do the walking and if you can't find \.\: ha~ you're the musical direclor and will be on hand to play at the looking for, order now and it should get here \0 time. @IEDBERG GALLERIES auditions. Two men and two women, of which three A Hisrory of American Films by John L. Fell, must be si ngers, are needed for the cast. All those audi­ Exhibition of LIthographs published by Hoil, Rinehart and Winston. This is a tioning should bring their own sheet music. "Side By by the Modern French Master handsome, concise, informative, and very readable Side By Sondheim" wi ll be presented January 3JsI­ oversized paperback which covers the history of cinema February 9th. The Island Players is located at the corner CLAUDE WEISBUCH from Muybridge's continuous action photographs and of Gulf and Pine Streets in Anna Maria. • On exhibit through Dec. 16 the invention of the magic lantern through the films of the '70s. Henry Brant To Conduct Included are discussion on films from Europe, 4016 Gulf of Mexico Dr. 383·5878 Africa, Asia, Australia, South America, as well as the "Glass ~yramid" At United States, Mexico and Canada. Emphasis is placed on the directors, and the trends that have come and Music Center gone. The Glass Pyramid, a major new work b~ the The Art of Alfred Hitchcock by Daniel Spoto, pub­ well-known American composer Henry Brant , Will be 'arlje ~~"P ~"'. lished by Doubleday & Company. This is probably the !-D= l\rt performed by the New College String Quartet and the ART SUPPLIES & FRAMES most respected book on the film s of Alfred Hitch­ West Coast Symphony Chamber Players on Sunday, cock yet 10 be published. 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The exhibit includes 60 paintings. 20 Holiday Happening, the annual Christ mas Show, drawings. 35 prints and 40 decorative items such as opening Dec. 7 with a reception tea from 24:30 p.m . Susanna Spann·Cowart Delftware. medals. bronzes, glass and frames . • Many of the gift items are handcrafted. Selections can In relation to the eVent the Mendelssohn Trio from be made from fine arts, crafts. pOllery. ceramics. can­ Opens At The Holland will perform at the Asolo State Theater on dles, decorative bells, baubles and soft stuffed toys. December 5 and the famous miniature cilY known as the Special areas will be given to Santa's Garden where Bendell Galleries IVladurodam witl also be on view at the museum during green plants and arrangements will be featured; Santa's the portraiture show. • Basket, a popular gift·wrapped anicle grab bag; and the A one woman show of Indian drawings and western Sugar Plum Table featuring many gourmet foods. watercolors by Susanna Spann·Cowart entitled " In· Exhibit Of Art Glass past ries, preserves and candies that usually vanish fluences of the West" will open on Sunday, December opening day. 14 . A reception will be held for the artist that after· Opens At The Image In addition to the Holiday Happening in the main noon between 2 and 5 p.m. The Bendell Galleries are gallery, the Members' Gallery and the Craft Gallery will located at 4332 Palma Sola Blvd. Uus t off Cortez Road) The first show of the season at the Image Gallery. be open to viewers and shoppers. in Bradenton . For further information call 792·7492 . • which is now devoted solely to craft s, will be an A two·artist Panel Show will also be on exhi bition exhibit of art glass created by 14 artisans from Nort h during the Happening that will run through Dec. 19. Art League Of Carolina. This unique show will begin with a reception The Panel Show will feat ure artists Halina DeRoche and on Sunday, December 7 from 2 to 5 p.m., and continue Doris Kuchenig . Manatee County through December 27. The Image is located at 1323 Hostesses for the opening tea are Esther ~'l ockler, Main St. in Sarasota. chairman, l ila Huntoon. Craig Peach, Ruth Naismith, Susanna Spann·Cowart won the first award of SIOO Kat y Fankhanel, Mary Crawford and Trudy Newell. in the An League's Pri nt and Drawing Snow with a _ Foster Harmon Galleries .. , large portrait of the Indian "Fleet Eagles." A portrail­ Two facuilv members, Mel Stark and Emily Holmes, by Herbert Erisman reeeh'ed the seeond prize of 550. Host Ohio University will give H o~\' · To Demonstrations this momh at The with Maggie Davies and Bea Bass winning equal Merit Longboat Ke y Art Cemer. awards of S25. John Landry of the 1st Commercial Alumni Emily Hol mes wi ll lecture and demonstrate in water· bank. sponsor for the show. made the presentations. color on Dec. 6, and Mel Stark will demonstrate in Entries may be made in the Watercolor and Sculpture oils on Dec . 13. Stark will al so open classes in Decem · Shows on Dec. 8, 9 and 10. Jurors will be Frank ber on Monday and Thursday afternoons from 1·4 p.m. Jennings, member of the American Watercolor Society, Students may still sign up for his painting classes. Barbara Sperling, new instructor at The Center. will International Society of Artists and American Arlists league. and Robert r.<]CKnight. internationally known open a jewelry·silversmithing class for beginners Dec. scul ptor. formerly director of the Brooks Memorial 5th from 9· 12 noon. Gallery of Art and the 1\'lemphis Academy of Arts. both For complete information. contact The Art Center, in Memphis, Tenn. Sponsors for the two shows are 383·2345. • Wyman Green and Blalock and United First Federal. Non·members of the league are welcome to enter each I. Irving Feldman Galleries show for a fee of 55. members for 51. • The second exh ibition at the I. Irving Fcldman Galleries. beginning December 9 and running through Green Genie Gallery January 3, 1981, will fea ture work of Vaaco\' Agam and a representative showing of gallery artists. Bradenton's Green Genie Art Gallery is currently Agam is among the leaders of the modern an move· running a Christmas show and sale which features pain· ment known as kinetic art \\hich embodies the idea of tings, drawings. collages, prints, ceramics and other motion. Agam is a passionate experimenter who has decoratiH items. Most of the items are under S50.00. also been a pioneer in the realm of optical art in which The Green Genie Gallery is located at 318 12th St. West. surfaces appear to change as the vicwcr's eye, or the , viewer himself mo\·es . In 1963 at the Biennial of Sao Paulo he received first prize for creati\'e research. Sarasota's Great Attraction Center The Agam exhi bit will feature sculptu re, multiples, Owi6iMg at 9f6 'Beat... agamographs (a lenticular lens O\'er three silk screen images) and serigraphs. SEE ALL THREE The January show will be an exhibition of Richard AT ONE LOW PRICE * ~~~~~~~#'~~~:P.~~ ,/>,' ~, ' "f Iii \1 \ A ~

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00 AMERIKANIS '.... 0,"", '979 opens ~ January 10 ... Sailing from San Juan to 6 ports Sunday, Dec. 7 ~ ... 51. Maarten, MartiniQue. Barbados, 5 1. Reception Tea lucia, Antigua. 51. Thomas; including air 2-4:30 p.m. ~ from Sarasota. \OJ 00 SUNWARD II "" _...... _ '545 Come and select gifts with ~ February 2 ... Everybody's favorite 4·nights to a special difference, a ~ Nassau. Freeport and the Berry Islands. personal touch from: ~ 00 CARl BE "" • 0..,.... '759 • Paintings, sculpture ~ February 7... Seven days to Freeport. 5 1. • All Crafts ~ Thomas. San Juan and Puerto Plata. • Candles, Ceramics, Pottery '!I (Single Cabins al S850.00) • Handcrafted Bell s, Bau bles ~ • So ft Toys ~ Tfl ~ ,,(love i1 '( ott person costs "nr! me/ud#! goad caams • Sugar Plum Table w.' w l/I1 2/owe oeos round /110 /rtlnspOf/i1IIO" 10 MIamI 01 Sil" Juan port lares (lilggage flIJfI(1 1, t;'-g • Santa's Basket ~ IJnc19rouO IfI$Uf,nee ~ • Santa's Garden ~

N 1. Sarasota Jungle Gardens 5 Bird Shows Daily oflfjfleflfnl : LONGBOAT KEY; 2. NEW! Jungle Gardens Re ptile \V ---+--=~~~==;;;:~~::ic-C TAAVI!L SEAV ICIE S I N C * World! Giant Snakes­ 756.0606 792.1900 ~ ART CENTER ~ AlIiQators - Reptile Show s 8.,sII01. Gilfdil"S Pil/mil SO/il P/u. l\. 6860 Longboat Dr. S. 383·2345 .tW 3. Gardens of Christ L ______~'JIr~~~~~~~".".~".~".."l U fe like Rea listic Gardens December 4, 1980 THE LONGBOAT OBSERVER Page 17

The Orthos (Matins) at 9 a.m. followed by the Holy Liturgy at 10:15 a.m. will be celebrated by Bishop John of Atlanta, assisted by Father Theodore Kyritsis of S1. Wt'\.at's Happening Barbara Greek Orthodox church at 804 22nd Ave. ••• West, in Bradenton. If your club, group or non-profit organization would Following the church service, the congregation will Sarasota. Tickets for the party are S7 .50 each which in­ like to have rheir notices or activities publicized in this gather at the new 5 acre church site for the official column-;imply mail the information to us at least one cludes champagne, hors d'oeuvres and music. The next day from iO a .m. to 5 p.m. there will be free admis­ ground breaking ceremonies at I p.m. Immediately week L..... 1i i'(lnce ..Mail to: What's Happening, 524 Gulf after, a reception and dinner will be held at the Crown sion to the Gardens to view the honicultural show. Bay Road, Longboat Key, FL 33548. In order to insure Restaurant, corner of DeSoto Road and US 301 . accuracy, no phone calfs please. ••• ••• The Sarasota Boys Choir concert at SI. Armands ••• The Siesta Village Merchants Association is holding a Circle has been rescheduled for Sunday, December 14 in The Women's Auxiliary of Longboat Island Chapel holiday shopping opening on Friday, December 5th conjunction with a Talk-A-Thon to be broadcast by will hold its monthly meeting at the Chapel, 6200 Gulf from 4-7 p.m. Sarasota Boys' Choir, Riverview Kiltie WWZZ. of Mexico Drive, on Monday, December 8, at 12 noon. luncheon will be served. followed by the program . :=' Band and Santa Claus will be at village center on ... Beach Road. The Annual Christmas Party of the Florida Doris Harvey, of Exotica Florists of longboat Key, ... Restaurant Association Man!lsota Chapter is being held will speak on " Decorating for Christmas." The The P .A.L.S. School Volunteer Program invites all at Pete Reynard's on Dec. IS starting at 6:30 p.m. luncheon committee is headed by Mrs. Russell Fernald. interested parents and volunteers to attend a work­ • Reservations may be made by calling the Chapel at shop concerned with the reading tutor on December 5 Club News 383-2120, by Friday, December 5. All women are from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Southgate First invited to attend. Federal Building. ••• • •• For more information. please call Dr. Kitty Tracey, The Islands Republican Club will meet Friday. Dec. The l ongboat Island Chapel Men 's Club will meet in Director of the P.A.l.S. School Volunteer Program 5, at the home of Russ and Kit Fernald at 5920 GMD at Fellowship Hall on Wednesday, December 10. Fellow­ at 953-5000, ext. 107. 7:30 p.m. Dessert and coffee will be served. Everyone is ship period begins at II :30 a.m., with lunch at noon and ... invited to attend . the program is at 12:40 .m. Holiday Heritage is being presented by the Drift­ ••• For the important December meeting, Rev. Jim wood Garden Circle on Dec. 5 and 6 from noon to 8 The Gulf Shrine Club will meet Dec. 9 starting at II Marsh will speak on " Facing the FUlUre." All men are p.m. and Dec. 7 from noon 10 4 at the Sarasota a.m. at Trader Jack's in Bradenton Beach. Visiting welcome. luncheon reservations must be made with the Garden Center, Route I and 6th Street. For more Shriners are welcome. • Chapel office by 9 a.m. on December 8th. Phone information, call 966-2005. 383-2120. • ••• The Sports Car Club of Sarasota presents a rally on Church JVews Dec. 7, with registration at I , and the drivers meeting at ... St. Mary Star of the Sea I :45 at International Auto Parks, 4104 South Trail. The Temple Beth Israel congregation will meet at the ROMAN CATHO LI C CHURCH 7 Registration limited to the first 48 cars . For more Coast Federal meeting room this Friday night, Dec. 5th 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive information call 756·6506 or 349-2455. only. Next week . Dec. 12th, it will be back at SI. Mary ••• Star of the Sea. The time is 8:00 p.m . -WINTER MASS SCHEDUlE­ The Longboat ~ey Chamber of Commerce December ••• Saturday: 4:30 & 6:00 p.m. coffee meeting will be held Dec. 9, Tuesday, at the Sisterhood of Temple Beth EI will hold a Chanukah Sunday: 8:00, 9:30 & 11 :00 a.m. Coast Federal, 510 Bay Isles Road. at 8:00 a.m . Deli-Dinner Dance on Saturday, December 6th at 8:00 Daily Mass: 9:00 a.m. Mon.-FrL ••• p.m. at the Temple . The Palm Avenue Association announces that on Chanukah is the Festival of Lights commemorating December 11 . 1980 there will b.e an evening of the miracle when only enough oil for one night burned hospitality and carolling on Palm Avenue between for eight nights in the Temple at the time of the t~" MembersCONGREGATION of the Jewish BETH community IS RAEL are Main and McAnsh Streets. Most shops will be hosting · Maccabee's revolt against the despot Antiochus. cordially invited to worship every Friday open house from 7:30-10:00 p.m. The carolling will be There will be a candle-lighting ceremony and enter­ evening at 8:00 p.m. Dec. 5 on ly. at Coast at 8:00 p.m. in the courtyard on the east side of the tainment by K.C. Jackson's One-Man variety orchestra. Federal meeting room. ~ street. This event is free to the public. Reservations must be made by calling the Temple _-'_ ' . • d .=n-n't~, ,;;; ; ;;;~,;;;,,;;:::;; ... office 792-0870 weekdays between 10 a.m. and 3:00 On Friday, Dec. 12 at 6:00 p.m. , there will be a p.m. or Mrs. David Mafdali 792-4134. preview party for the Festival of Plant Societies at the ••• All Angels by t he Sea Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 800 South Palm Ave., On Sunday, December 7, the Greek Orthodox Parish An Episcopal Mission of SI. Barbara will celebrate the ground breaking cere­ !!und"Y~ 9:00 AM mony for their new church building at the corner of • Tallevast & Lockwood Ridge Roads, adjacent to Palm Aire.

LONGBOAT ISLAND ) GULF FRONT HOTEL ON CHAPEL AN INTERFAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH LIDO BEACH IS NOW SELLING 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr. Worship Service· 9 & 1t a.m. \ TIMESHARING CONDOS Nurspry for Pre-schoolers A vacation ownership plan at Sera· Rev. Ch.uln Jim M.arsh But rest assured, you're not getting Iota Sands anable. you to own your lomethlng Ie,s, just beCluse you',. t -M'"''',,- own gulf front vacation condomin­ paying le.l. Your full·furni,hed and .k.... P:Nf3:'21~~..J Ium tor .. little IS a on.tima price decorated condominium hal an the 0'.3900. comforts of a fin. hom •. At Sar.sota Sands you ply for just Now It can all ba your•. Through what you'U us •. Purchase a week GulfShate. at Sarasota Sands. So "There's just so or .s many weeks as you want - atop by today for a brief tour. And but no mor•. You don't pay for the make the purchase for • lifetim •. much to see at SARASOTA·M weaks you cannot US8. We',. located on Udo Kay past St. Ginny's World, ANTIQUE Armand. Clr61a at 2150 aenjamin DEALERS ASSOC. And you'll own that time period Franklin Drive. Or "ive us • call at that it is mind- 5TH ANNUAL SHOW complete with title a~d limited wa'­ 813-388-2138 ext. 604. DECEMBER 5. 6, 7TH ranty deed. You have the right to do boggling to make whatever you want with your time an ad for anything Friday - 12 Noon 10 9 PM period: use it land It. trade it 1811 SaturdaJ - 12 Noon to 9 PM SundaJ - 12 Noon to 6 PM it will it. In those vacation doller. specific - so just you're already spending into equity. come on in I SARA. EXHIBITION HAn And you'll own II vacation on the 801 N. TRAil (U.S. 41 ) GuN In Sarasota for the rest of your & browse - 365·4240 life. ' ADMISSION $\.50 You'll love it!!" t WITH AO $1.25 That doesn't mean you'll have to IIpend every vacation in Sarasota. " ~rough member' hip in an interna· tional exchange program, you'll be able to trade your tim. in Sarasota for a vacation at over 300 iuxur· lous resorta throughout the U.S., t:f.J;;., .. :?~'"Famous Milker FREE GIfT 3 'pc. Skirt & Pant FOR ST. ARMAN OS CIRCLE by PIEII fashion suits available Simply present this at the Sarasota Sands Safes Office any day of the week of nne cards & gifts in beige & navy for a brief tour and II certificate for $15 at one of many flna shoP5 in St. Sizes 8-16 Armand:; Circle. '138'" I ... 1i7600 Saras9ta Sands ..,... - .....,"'.""- ON BEAUTIFUL LIDO BEACH

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Dining Out By Kevin Dean The House Of Chong One of my favorite " Irue restaurant stories" concerns an American couple who leave the beaten tourist track in Hong Kong in search of a Chinese eatery that was patronized primarily by the Chinese. After fi nding one, the adventuresome travelers had a good deal of trouble ordering because the waiter spoke no English. Even- tually they did manage to communicate their choices to the smiling waiter, so the lady decided to ask for some- thing for her poodle to eat by pointing to her mouth, • • and then to the dog. The waiter shook his head to say he ... Exqulsite Continental understood and proceeded to lead the poodle back to and American cuisine . the ki tchen. Unfortunately, when Pierre came back, he expenly prepared. was on a platter surrounded by steamed rice. So much elegantly served. for "true restaurant stories," let's get to the subject at If it's ... Fashlon show every hand, namely, the food at Sarasota's House of Chong. Tuesday luncheon. On the menu at the House of Chong is a wide range of Th u rsday-these ... Dlnner and DAnc:ins Chinese dishes made with chicken, pork, sh rimp and 10 Ji mmie Taylor's orchestra beef. The gi kows, moo goo gi pans, faa youngs, chow must be oysters every Friday evening (lackets required) meins and sub gums are all there to choose from. So arc oysters and clams on .. ,Entertalnment nightly the Chinese soups, egg rolls and other appetizers, as well the half shell - Y, prICe as pressed or mandarin duck. And if you have someone • with you who believes in eating American fi rst, the For reservations, private funCllons House of Chong offers several domestic dishes such as St. Armancts Ortle ·· sarasota 388-3964 or brochure: 383-2441 pork chops, fried chicken and rib eye' steak. . . 240 I Gulf of MCIIlco Drive . .. Reservations accepted. After careful consideration, Kipling chose t he American EXpress honorek UlIlI,"ph" rc ,,1 J definitely tasty enough (0 satisfy that occasional itch for h cn.:h c,'Un!<;- Inn. "h.·,.., JII Jlnnel"' urc J'.· .... 'n. l tl ~ Chinese cui si ne. pr~p;,,..,,J b) lhe "h..·1 ""ncl"'. I · r~ nc" JnJ .\h.hd The House of Chong opens at 11:30 daily and is Rc,en:.uion,> SuggC )ICU ~M~- 2~21 located at 69 14 Tamiami Trail, which is between the 1sf & Pineapple· Downtown Sarasota cit)' limit s and Sarasota Square Mall . The \hm. thru Sal. 5:00-10:00 P.\1. 957·1712 phone number is 922-4446. • ,""nh End ,,1 L·S·K . 7Ul.l Gut! !II ~k 'k'" t)r

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Edith Dunn, owner 01 Shenkel'., presenting Obs"rnr Publisher Ralph Hunter with a check 10 Ih' Youlh Center. Youth Center Breakfast Benefit Tops $3400 The final figures are almost in on the sale of tickets for the Youth Center breakfast recently at Fisherman '. l anding First Independent Bank Shenkels. Marilyn Hoyt, the chairman of the event, reports thai 1134 tickets were sold. 338 of them by the C?rtez, Florida is not exactly a booming metropolis, Opens On st. Armands children. 527 by others. There were 366 tickets not sold , but 11 can now claim to have twO restaurants due to the but many are sending in Ihe proceeds to assisl the recent opening of the Fisherman's Landing at the end of It was a happy. gala occasion as Joseph Penner, I 19th Street. program. president of the Penner Financial Group hosted a pany Shenkel's sold S703 worth of ticke ts al Ihe door, and The restaurant seats 240 and speciali zes in fresh last week to officiall y open the First Independent Bank Jim Sherman, the Island Poet, donated $108 to Ihe fund sea rood. Steaks, prime rib and other ravo rites are also branch on SI. Armands. from the proceeds of the sale of hi s book of poems. offered in prices ranging from $5.85 to $1 2.95 . There is Hors d'hoeuvres and drinks were served to the many The grand total to date is $2595 in tickets , SI08 from doc k space available for small, shallow draft boats and invited guests who attended and were greeted by Mr. Mr. Sherman, and $703 from Shenkcls. Total: $3403 Ihe spacious dining room offers an excellent view of the Penner, Jim Scheurenbrand, president of the bank, and there are more checks still coming in. If yours harbor. The hours are 11 :30-10:00, 9:00 on holidays . Carola Williams, branch manager and Cathi Melton, hasn't yet been sent, make it out to Longboat Key For reservations dial 794·0000. • marketing manager who helped run the affair. Youth Cenler and mail it to The Observer. - Visiting guests included members of the board of ====~; directors of the bank, members of the Sarasota legisla· = tive delegation, City, County and State. plus officials of Italian and Seafood SpeCialties A Quaint Italian Ristorante the St. Armands Circle Association, the working press ~ Served with a Waterfront View ... and other invited guests. on St. Armands '" The bank branch is now officially open and joins the SpecializIng In Prime Veal Other twO branches at North Trail and Beneva and Food prepared wilh.n IInisllc touch .nd , Webber. Late in 1981, The First Independent Bank is ~ ' P~'4~ served In ilIum o{ Ihe century Jening. scheduled to open a Longboat Ke y Branch in Ihe Luncheon Mon . . Fri .. DINNER NIGHT! Y Sailboat Square development just north o f the gas ~1/!!~ • I of Key. i ! Panies - FEA TURING - Flounder· Native Red Snapper. Shrimp & Scallops Scampi. Filet Mignon - Calves liver - Baked Chicken SpeCializing In Pasta & Veal Dishes We Provide "CARRY OUT ORDERS" from our En tire Menu - Plus OUf Delicious Pius - Hours: 5·10 p.m. Open 7 Days a Week 4120 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key 383·5111

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These two groups have jOined to present a series of Strictly Sailing races with the local kidney fou ndation receiving the by Phyllis Mabrey benefits. On The Sunny Side Marilyn Billib, a member of the board of the Kidney Foundation thou2ht of this idea and the Sailing by Jane Pullum Squadron was wniing to donate their facilities, ru n the Thl:' Weather Obsernr races and provide the comminee boat. Date Temperature Anyone-design class will be accepted providing that , five or more boats have registered for that class by II . ~ a .m. Saturday. There will be a PH RF class for all Low High cruising boats . TUES. NOV. 25 62 79 .DO 30.12 Registration can be made at the pre-regist ration party WE D. NOV. 26 60 83 .DO 30.02 We hope yo ur Thanksgiving was pleasant . on Friday December 5 a[ the Sailing Squadron on City Ours was very wet as we motored along the intra­ T HURS. NOV. 27 65 78 .20 30 .02 Island. E~trant s will also be able to register between 8 FR I. NOV. 28 48 61 1.62 30.12 coastal Waterwav from Venice to Boca Grande. With us and II a.m . on Saturday, December 6 . The skippers' SAT. NOV. 29 47 62 .DO 30.27 were six other sailboats on the Sun Coast Yacht Club's meeting will be a[ II a .m. with the start of the first race annual Thanksgi\'ing cruise . . SUN. NOV. 30 46 67 .02 30.92 al II :30. Second and third races will follow immediate­ '1MON . DEC. I 52 77 .00· 30. 15 Our dinner was a bit unuSllal with 22 people belllg ly. There will beone race only for the P HRF boats. served on the porch 01 Miller's Marina. From each The [a.'\ deduclible entry fee of 510 per boat en­ The rain clouds that showed up on the satellit e boat's 2alle\" came one item of a traditional holiday din­ titles the skipper to one dinner and four drink tickets ner - d;essing, sweet potatoes, all Ihose things including weather picture over most of the Eastern States (beer and sofl drinks). Other dinner tickets will be early in the week, came (0 Florida for Thanks­ twO ki nds of pies. We did kind of cheat and have the available for S3 .50; drink tickets for 50 cents. turkey brought in by car from Sarasota. Our daughter giving, Now we begin 10 have some nippy nights Area bu~inessmen, banks and restaurants have been and perhaps it reminds some of us that we might did her job well and the three turkeys aFTived hoI. generous in pro\'iding first, seco nd and third place Since the weather refused to cooperate, only five . be shoveling snow if we hadn't chosen the trophies for each class. southern clime. boats went on in the rain to Burnt Store i\'larina. I[ was A barbeque dinner. served from 3 to 7 p.m. on Satur­ cold 100. Finally on Saturday we were able to sail in the What is the shape of a raindrop? The mi niature day, will be catered by Mortons. During this time, local liquid pear image of the raindrop is nOt exactly sunshine. entertainers will perform, their services donated to the accurate. When it is in a cloud stale, the smaller Our final leg home was a glorious rail-down sail on cause. • the gulf that left us with good feelings about the cruise. droplets are spherical. BUl , as it falls to earth and meets air resistance on the way, it becomes rather flatlened at the bottom and bulges at the top so it Correction has a mushroom appearance. Last week, The Observer published the fi gures of the While clouds appear to be quiet, they are number of un its, the acreage and the density o f the con­ actually in const ant motion. This movement dos on the Gulf side, south of the Town Hall. We creates variations in temperatures that inspire air mist akenl y said The Pri vateer had the highest density. currents and motions that, in (Urn, produce varia­ Actuall y, the islander Club heads the list with 20.28 tions in the weather . units per acre. The Privateer has 20.00. Neither of these condos top the entire Key. The highest densit y honors . "Gift Of life Regatta" go to The Diplomat, with 55 units on 1.5 acres or a den­ A really wo rthwhile sailing event will take place on sit y of 36.66. Saturday, December 6. The first "Gift of Li fe Regatta" And in a photo caption, we were gi ven some sponsored by the Sarasota Sailing Squadron and the erroneous information by a "usuall y reliable" source. National Kidney Foundation of Southwest Florida will In the Sarasota Race Committee shot, the man nearest be held on Sarasota Bay. the camera was Race Committee Chairman Herb Young Talk not Milo Gera. • of the Handcrafted Gift Town HL.\ UJT SA/O\' Open 8:30 A.M. Monday thru Saturday 4 Great Stylists to Serve You Tina Ken Debbie Ingrid

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.. • frame We Carry Everything From O\tt\,i1iiii1uic·~· fiou~n~H~t~io;.n~~~;.;. SOUPTANUTS . FOR' Assorted Sizes ond Colors Imported Cheeses Kitchenware - SOFAS - SWIVEL ROCKERS - RECLINERS Coffee Beans Cookbooks Gourmet Delicacies Many Other Items M~ SAV~ ~!~~VEI JtIJi • J::~~~r%t~~eo~,!. Our "Back Room SOUPTANUTS Food and Kitchen Boutique ~" C - - :.t (lJ~~~-~ IfiifI LONGBOAT KEY, FLA, Open Mon·Sat, 9:30.?:30 UII'~'S Furniture Center. Inc. M:~PF~~9.6 Tel. 383·4440 J"""""'l 671814thStreet,W. F,LNi'e ,i1 8 6842 Gulf of Mexico Dr. Whitney Beach, Seaview Shopping Ctr. .41) Bradenton, . Other Nites Bv appt. 1980 THE LONGBOAT OBSERVER Page 23

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A BARGAIN CONDO • Just across Sarasota Bay at Sara Bay Cove. Pool, boat dock, tennis, n~ar shopping. 1 BR, 1 BA, $54,500. Howard lamb Realty. Inc. An Intimate 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive 383·6402 HOWARD Condominium , \ ". b '.' • Stunnijlg panoramiC'vte.s f rom On t he Gulf t o the Bay. 'fantastic day and nightt ime views year 'round Ul • Unique, 27~acl" e, LongbCi.at K ey loca tion, ecologically controll ed and Sarasota Bay envlfonmelltlly protect ed A bayfront paradise is being SALES OFFICE OPEN D AILY KEVIN created on Longboat Key. This 1 0 - 8 WeekdilYs LEVINS REALTV, '''''c uniquely designed nine-unit 1 0 - 5 S ilt. & 12-5 S un. 1813) 383-2481 _ Tiffany Pl aza complex, nestled among the TWO FU LLY FunNISHED Front, luxurious, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, natural beauty of cedar and ~YPORT M ODELS BV KANES turnkey furnished. $195,000. Call Betty 0E:i'CH &l€NNI I CLUO Hotho. Islands West banyan trees is like no other on 3 850 Gulf of M exico Drive l ongboat Key's most desirable gulf front Sarasota Boy. condo, exquisitely furnished, 2 bedroom 2 bath with view of Gulf and Bay. Clubhouse. Design and quality are the key pool , tennis, sauna. $315 .000 . Call Betty factors in this creation by Wilbur Lease a Beautiful Hotho. Mount Vern on Boyd. Lush landscaping surrounds Patio Home Beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath with panoramic In West Br.ldenton's the entire complex; including the bay view, brand new, 1336 square feet, only pool/sunbathing area and tennis ~~M!o~s~t.!.::~~~l~oc::: at ion! $87,900. Call Betty Hotho. Pelican Harbour court. And for booting enthusiasts, Longboat Key's most desirable bayfront a 500 sq. ft. boot dock Into condominium. Direct water view, 1st floor, 1"'1",(0- r,..,!.\\ •• hI'"1 ,'ur "'4",,,11' ,nd",du"lh ,.",,,,.1 1"11'" h" "" • .n Sarasota Boy is just outside your Pint' 11.1\' F.-ri'.1 Ann",,] I("b'" ,,,~,I.,t>I. · ,.n unfum •• h ... I:. I>o ... tn,·m : I-!ln professionally decorated 2 bedroom, 2 bath ht>m"~ fr.. m S~:; ('II't' r m"nlh .md -' bt-dn.>m :. 1>.1Ih ",."It·, f,,'m 0;...",.' unit. Tennis, pool, beach, boat dockage. Call door. ro'r mnnlh Snmo> Wifh f,rf'rll."f'> . _,II "'Ih 'I,"WI', n." ... I,lln' "n ' ~ ...1 Kevin Levins. w,ood d<'( l ~ . dr"f'('flf'!i .,nd .'fht'f t'nIICIn.": f~,lIu""- 1. nnt>, H"mm"'~ .,,,,! Wilbur Boyd R.olly, Inc. ,.1unM. ,of «'UN<' F,'I" furlhc-r mh'l"ll'l.IIM.n . ,".1 " UI ."to,t' .n -0: (' \1.> ... " ..... KEVIN LEVINS. REALTOR 5350 Gulf Drive, Suite 2 A"j>nut> \ \'I'~I (1f rh•• nl' ;O ~ _.' ."II Of'('n 1(' h'." d,ul,' .,.,.j n .... on ~ " 5540 ." Su n d.w~ Holmes Beach, Florida 33510

CONDOMIN IUMS EXQUISITELY FU RNISHED · SEA PLACE. SEA PLAC E. This lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bath Immaculate 2 bedroom, 2 bath suite with an unit would be great for investment rental or excellent Gulf view. Lu xurious living In this everyday living with its pleasant Gulf and secured mid-rise building with swimming pool, tennis court and mu ch more. Com­ HOMES garden views. Enjoy every amenity possible at an excellent price and a large assumable pletely furnished, ready to move in and being FRUIT TREES AND FLOWERS and an atrium mortgage. $165,000. After hours 383-5198. offered at $179,000 with a large assumable entrance form an inviting, attractive setting ••• mortgage. After hours 383·5198 . for a sparkling big, little house. Just two INSIDE OUT - You'lI be able to relax and en· ••• bedrooms, bu t the master suite includes a 16 joy a fantastic view of the Gulf from this AQUARIUS CLUB - TH E ULTIMATE CONDO­ foot bedroom and a dressing room and bath luxurious unit. Exquisitely furnished and un­ MINIUM. Luxurious 2 bedroom, 2 bath split and the other bedroom/bath are also usually spacious. A 19' living room, separate plan on the ground floor just steps to the spacious. There's a family room and a formal dining room, 2 large bedrooms, 2 baths and 2 glorious Gulf. 1740 sq . ft. of elegance in a dining room and the house Is fu ll of custom balconies. Upside down and all around, a building that boasts the finest of amenities. details such as the slate floored entry and unique fabulous apartment. Offered at Tennis courts, swimming pool and lovely the blue and white kitchen. Perfect condition $198,000. After hours 383-3216. social rooms. All this reasonably priced at and priced at $189,900. After hours 388·5111 . ••• $260,oop. After hours 383-6601 . ••• ANTICIPATiON - Over 1500 sq. ft. along with ••• BEACH FRONT, 2-STORY CONTEMPORARY 2 balconies. Sp li t floor plan with 2 bed­ DECORATOR LOOK - EL CONQUISTADOR. HOUSE. Almost 100 ft. on the Gulf in this rooms and 2 baths/2 handy walk·ln closets. Splashes of coordinated color greet you and newly refurbished house on a beautiful, Attractive decorator wallpapers, track light· make living exciting in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath quiet, private beach. Tropical setting, lush Ing and many extras. Directly on the Gulf so villa. Everything you need or want. l arge foliage. Cathedral ce iling In master you can walk right out to the beach. Swim­ living room, separate dining room, snack bar, bedroom, 13' beamed ceiling in ming pool, tennis - you'll be anticipating plus a breakfast nook. Screened porch & family/recreation room. In addition, a guest when you can move In. For those who want walled garden. Stay cozy all wi nter by you r house, ideal for a studiO, home office or the best. Being offered at $164,900. After very own fi replace. Double car garage. Truly guests. This residence has a rare and wel­ hours 365·4022. a quality offering that couldn't be duplicated coming warmth, priced at $550,000. After ••• for the money. Asking $114 ,900. After hours hou rs 365·4022. 755-29370r922-9317. ••• BEAUTIFUL VIEW OF THE BAY. Walk right CHARMING, WELL CONSTRUCTED 2 out to the pool and Bay In this 3 bedroom, 2 LOTS & ACREAG E bedroon , 2 bath house on a canal with deep bath ground floor condominium with 2 LONGBOAT KEY sailboat water, private dock, boat hoists, and screened patiOS located in a private treed AlMOST1 ACRE IN BAY ISLES·Actually, two access to Intracoastal Waterway. Also, can· area with boat docking facilities on sailboat well treed lots at the end of a cul·de·sac. In venlent access to beach. Shaded, quIet water. Secluded feeling of being in your own the exclusive Bayou Section. Room for two street· perfect for young family. A great home. Luxury appliances and wall coverings. homes or 1 home with pool and tennis court. l ongboat Key buy at $134,500. After hours Th is Is a " must·see" priced at $189,500. After Both lots $125,000. After hours 365·4022. 383-3937. hou rs 365·4022. • •• ••• ••• MOST PRESTIGIOUS LOT IN BAY ISLES· ARCHITECTURAL STATEMENT IN EX­ SEAPLACE. You will enjoy being able to walk Enjoy a breathtaking view at the open Bay. CLUSIVE LIDO SHORES· Visual excitement right out to the beach from this ground floor 199 feet, all seawalled, on deep water. awaits you in th is 2 bedroom, 2 bath glass apartment. The 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit will be Desirable Harbor Section of this exclusive home with fabulous openness. Open pool ready to close In the Spring of 1981 . A longboat Key community. $225,000. After with private sunning area. $290,000. After prestigious garden complex with many hours 365·4022. hours 955·4311 . amenities and a vi ew of the Gulf. Being of· fered with a large assumable mortgage at ••• $189,000. After hours 383·5198. Michael Saunders H ~\RE IT IS! COUNTRY CLUB SHORES. Company (. ; tything you can want. The best sailboat • •• & ~'1, caged pool, beautiful views go with BUTTONWOOD COV E · Come see the spec­ Licensed Real Estate Broker this super 2/3 bedroom home. Lovely family tacular Bay vistas from this brand new 2 Waterfront Homes and Condominiums, Interval room off the gourmet kitchen. Formal dining bedroom, 2 bath condominium at longboat Ownership and other fine residential, vacation, room, loads of closets & 3 baths. Custom Key' s newest lUXUry setting. Boat docks, commercial and investment properties . . details throughout A wonderful op portunity tennis and racquetball, as well as sandy & a great buy. Owner will finance at 10% for beaches are yours and under·the-build lng 61 South Boulevard orPresidenls l St. Armlilds Circle qualified buyer. Asking $269,000. After hours parking for your car. $155,900. After hours Sarasota. Ronda 33571 1 (813) 388-4447 4016 Gulf of Mexico on"e 1 Lonlboal Key, Ronda 33548 388·5111. 756·9059 or 383-3937. (813) 383-5521 24 THE LONGBOAT OBSERVER December4.1980 Ask the IMPORTED - DOMESTIC __ Classified Skipper Advertising .,' CERAMIC Initially, our ads were free and :.Keep we charged a commission. ''Em Then we charged a fee and TILE asked people to pay before ' Posted by Jack 98-:;'--.:;10;;8;;'___ :;. FEATURING publication. Many people say they miss being trusted in r-'Witli .' today's society and we agree. Therefore, effective immediately n....f' ed The Sarasota Power Squadron has announced that its all "FOR SALE" items will be tree . : ;fJ,wtising January boating course will begin the week of January for three weeks. with THE 12 at four locations, induding Coast Federal Savings & OBSERVER charging 5% of the selling price. When the item is Loan Building, Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. There is sold, send us a check. no charge for the instruction, but the Squadron does A National Gypsum Company . I For other categories such IrS charge a small fee to cover the cost of the materials HELP WANTED, SERVICES, or used in the course. FOR RENT, the charge will be The complete schedule is as follows: Monday, $2 for the first ten words, 10c ~. I; for each additional, payable in 383·5509 January I, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., at United First Federal, adyance. 1237 Stickney Point Road. Siesta Key; Tuesday. We have never regretted our The longboat Obnrver policy of trusting people so we 524 Gull Bay Rd. January 13,7:30-9:30 p.m., Sarasota High School, 1001 Longboat Key, FL 33548 S. Tamiami Trail; Thursday, January 15 , 3:30-5:30, 6riare~ thought we'd do it again. Riverview High School, One Ram Way; Thursday. ravtt."'nh c6ramlquas Screens, glass for windows and doors. January 15 ,7:30-9:30, Coast Federal S&MAssociation, Charlie's Island Glass 510 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. 778·3565 We suggest that Longboat Key residents enroll quickly as space is limited. Call 922-7010 o.r 388-.1000. CONTIAcrOilS O. CIRAMIC SOLIC OAK KNEEHOLE Cesk, steamer trunk, I All phases of seamanship and safe boating will be • LOORS AND WALU. CUSTOM MARBLI Singer cabinet sawing machine circa 1917, S35 aach. 383.5814 . covered in the 12 week course and all ages from 12 are AND IXOTIC PARQUn flOORING. HAVE YOU heard about Cortez Laundromat? Stili only 50c & welcome. • very clean. Attendant on duty morning & evanlng. Dry Wall Repairs, 383·4396, Longboat Key. Conferences nu IN HOMIISTIMATISI TWO COUBlE with matching white Custom ParQuet OPE.N DAilY 9--5 Ceramic Tile /27/41 11 Colony Beach and Tennis Resort 51. Regency TraveL ...... Dec. 4-S longboat Key. '1 care lor those unable to Applied Data Research Jnc ...... Dec. 4-6 FLOO~DECO~ care for themselves. Three per day plus maid servlca and laundry. 388·1772. Kiddie/ Belleville ...... Dec. 6-9 •• 11 S. TAMIAMI TRAIL 923·1654 If Powell, Inc...... Dec. 7-9 INex110 Bob B"kl'~ Toyel.) PAINTING American Board of Preventive 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE Medicine ...... Dec. 7-9 Reasonable • Sma~III._~E",aj~5 Ticketron...... Dec. 7-11 Free B.F. Spirits, Inc ...... Dec. 7-12 PICKED UP On Lido Key for Convenience Scott Foresm an, Inc ...... Dec. S-IS of Longboat Shoppers Union Camp Corporation ...... Dec. S-1O For item ca11922-7169 Marise Art Gallelv I Standard Realty, Inc ...... • ..... Dec. 10-14 LONGBOAT KEY resident with car will clean your home or Longboat Key Hilton ON THE BEACH, Longboat Key. l uxury, 2 br, 2 ba, condo condo by tha hour. Aelerances exchanged. Call 366-3519 or lor rent. Non·smokers, Adults only. 3 month minimum. 383·4318. Hamilton Tours, Iowa ...... • ...... Dec. 6-S 383·2753. Betz Entec, Florida ...... Dec. 6-S TH E FURNITURE DOCTOR MER CECES 450 SEL loaded, wholesale price, private owner. will fix scratches, nicks. cigarette burns, remoye white Rattan, wicker, lurniture & decorative items. 922· 1654. rings, touch up ailing-furniture and make minor repairs. Hyatt Sarasota FOR SALE: 2 piece sectional couch, dining room tabla with 6 Work done in your home by MeuJII Ambrose. lormer Mobile Chemical Co., N.Y.C...... Dec. 6-11 chairs, also sofa table, practically new. 388·3280. 411 1/18 owner 01 Ambroco Refinishing Co. in the Boston ara8 for 40 years. Insurance estimates. 383·3442. Farm & Industrial Equipmem FOR RE NT LONGBOAT KEY New fully eQ Uipped condo on Institute, Chicago ...... Dec. 6- 11 gulf. 2 BR, 2 BA, heated pool, tennis court S1S00/month. 215-449·1175. 4111 118 HARRY'S TREE ~ERVIC E . Professionals in removal, ' rlmming, Tauck Tours, Westport, Conn ...... Dec. 6-S lopping, demosslng and stump grinding. For Iree estlmale, call Golub Corp. Schenectacy, N. Y...... Dec. 10-12 FEMALE MOTOBECANE 10 speed bicycle. excanent condition 756·8609. S95. Call Mrs. Deutsch 366·8441. 4/11118 ST. ARMAN CS KE Y. Muter tailor, appointments Sheraton Sandcastle NETTLECREEK TWIN HEADBOARDS, very attractive, and alterations lor men & I,dles. Call eyonlngs matching bedspreads, priced to sell. 388·2425. 41'1118 I.T.T., N.Y.C ...... Dec. 4-6 371·3725. Florida Legal Services, Lakeland ...... Dec. 7-9 TOM'S FIX·IT SHOP AND HOME REPA IR THE RENTAL PLACE OF LONGBOAT KEY Rexnord, tnc., Dallas, Tex ...... Dec. 9-1~ House or apartment - Week or month FINISH CARPENTRY. CABINETS Wedebrock Agency, Broker 383·2332 LIGHT FI XT URES· LAMPS QUALITY ROOFING CURTAIN AND DRAPERY RODS NO JOB TOO SMALL! 383·2054 OF SARASOTA, INC. VALANCE· ELABORATE GOLC Antique saUn, draped swag ·:~~;,~i,::~~i;': ::~~:~j:~';,:~:::exOrCYCI for churchl e , Peavy or group P.A.. with draped side pa nel trimmad with silk Iringe. 19 It. Cost ~ in excellent condition. hundreds, wlll sacrifice. 383·5339. 4111118 RENTAL: LU XU RY NEW 2 SR, 2 SA l urnlshed one story condo, • Free Estimates prlYata gulf beach, bayfront access, olympic pool, four IIghtad DRAPERY RODS FURNISHED, INSTALLED tennis courts, seasonal or annual, one month minimum. OR REPAIRED. We hang draperies, shades • Qua'lity Wor k chUdren welcome. 366·9161 M·F or 366,'612 nltes & weekends. /4 and pictures. Sid Smith 377·1097. Evenings • Reasonable Prices or before 11 a.m. On • New Roofs • Fe-Roofs gifts. Call Mrs. Spannaf. 794·0739. " • Repairs • Licensed & Insured THE MENNONITE PAINTING SERVICE Interior· Rooms $30 & up ./ Exterior· $175 & up , good 50 gallon 011 •• Estimates· Call 955·6930 or 955·6425 DA VE S}oiEWSKI Roof Specialist 922-0487 LAWN CAR E .Iewns mowed. $6.50 and up. 317·1 126. FOR SALE 4 white leather chairs, 1 table with smoked top $165. J.L. Hudson sewing machine (cabinet style) $50. 18 piece dessert sel, Gambles, 545. 8 piece vintage snack set, AnChor Hocking S1 O. 778·2177.

CANNONS IF YOU CAN'T DO IT YOURSELF (or don't want to) Wholesale prices on MARINA Call the MAN on the KEY INTRODUCING FULL Complete Marine Store. Evinrude Motors carlilied jt·ordoit 01 J&B service Area's Largest Fleet of Boat Rentals I" Longboat Key· Phone 383·1311 REAL i I Tide Chart • Sarasota Bay Manatee, commercial HIGH LOW of LBK. Write P.O. Box A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M . ENAMEL on copper outfit I I kiln 8" x 8" Inside. Pyrometer, l rlvats, Thurs., Dec. 4 12:08pm 10:36 5:26 4:23 383·4700. Fri., Dec.5 12:54pm 10:5X 6:01 4:49 Sat., Dec. 6 1:40pm 11:26 6:37 5:10 " Sun., Dec. 7 2:25pm 11 :55· 7:12 5:35 enhance your home, .Mon., Dec.8 3:03 7:47 6:04 cash discount price, sale or rent with option, or unlurnlshed enlarge your rooms. Mon., Dec.8 3:03 7:47 6:04 212 condo, 922·1654. Many decorator styles and colors. Tues.; Dec. 9 12:30 3:45 8:23 6:36 FOR RENT· SEAPLACE Beautifully furnished condo, February Free estimates Dec.10 1:08 4:28 9:03 7:29 & March. 2 BR, gull view, $13501month, no pets, no children. Cali Charlie's 778·3565 Call20H54·8857. 4/11118