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2014 VISITORS GUIDE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY

LONGBOAT KEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

‘THE LURE of LONGBOAT KEY’

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Spend your days focusing on the activities that give you pleasure – exploring your artistic abilities, volunteering in the community or whipping up culinary treats in your well-appointed new kitchen. Plymouth Harbor makes every day a pleasure.

And all this comes with the peace of mind in knowing that we are a continuing care community should your health care needs change.

Plymouth Harbor’s design team will help design and customize a new residence to fit your needs and tastes. We’ll help you create a space that is uniquely you.

When quality of life, smart planning and the freedom to pursue passions and new interests are top priorities, Plymouth Harbor is the wise choice. Call us today for a tour of our award-winning campus, luxury accommodations and amenities.

JOE & LYN DEGLMAN Local Merchants and Volunteers

RUTH ENTREKIN Artist and Centenarian

DR. LOU NEWMAN Retired Veterinary Surgeon Turned Nature Photographer

WINNIE DOWNES AND CARL DENNEY Thespians and Avid Boaters

BETSY BAGBYPhilanthropist and Patron of the Sarasota Youth Opera

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PLYMOUTH HARBOR • “INSPIRED LIVING” • FULL PAGE • SEASONS - JUNE 2013GRIGSBY DESIGN • 561-870-3047 • [email protected]

P L Y M O U T H H A R B O R

THE PLACE TO PURSUE LIFE’S PASSIONSPlymouth Harbor is all about enjoying an inspired and active retirement lifestyle.

With the services and amenities of a first-class hotel, you’ll come to understand the true meaning of maintenance-free living, as you recognize that you’re doing what you want to do – not what you have to.

Spend your days focusing on the activities that give you pleasure – exploring your artistic abilities, volunteering in the community or whipping up culinary treats in your well-appointed new kitchen. Plymouth Harbor makes every day a pleasure.

And all this comes with the peace of mind in knowing that we are a continuing care community should your health care needs change.

Plymouth Harbor’s design team will help design and customize a new residence to fit your needs and tastes. We’ll help you create a space that is uniquely you.

When quality of life, smart planning and the freedom to pursue passions and new interests are top priorities, Plymouth Harbor is the wise choice. Call us today for a tour of our award-winning campus, luxury accommodations and amenities.

JOE & LYN DEGLMAN Local Merchants and Volunteers

RUTH ENTREKIN Artist and Centenarian

DR. LOU NEWMAN Retired Veterinary Surgeon Turned Nature Photographer

WINNIE DOWNES AND CARL DENNEY Thespians and Avid Boaters

BETSY BAGBYPhilanthropist and Patron of the Sarasota Youth Opera

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

RECREATIONOutdoor Activities .................................................................................7Longboat Key/Lido Key Parks ..................................................... 10Shopping Stops ................................................................................... 16Weddings .................................................................................................18Fishing ...................................................................................................... 20Boating .......................................................................................................22Birding ........................................................................................................23Sports ....................................................................................................... 24Dining ....................................................................................................... 32

VISITOR INFORMATION ................................................... 14CORPORATE PARTNER PROFILES ............................... 28ACCOMMODATIONS ................................................... 30-31RESTAURANTS ......................................................................... 33MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY ......................................... 34-35BUSINESS DIRECTORY .................................................. 36-58

WELCOME History of Longboat Key ................................................................................... 7

History of Lido Key .............................................................................................. 8

History of St. Armands Key ............................................................................. 9

Historical Hotspots .............................................................................................12

History of the Longbeach Village .................................................................13

THINGS TO DOMote Marine Laboratory ............................................................................... 26

Longboat Key Turtle Watch ......................................................................... 26

Save Our Seabirds .............................................................................................. 26

ARTS & CULTURELongboat Key Center for the Arts ............................................................ 17

Longboat Key Education Center ............................................................... 17

Arts and Culture ................................................................................................. 27

ABOUT THE COVERAfter retiring from more

than 20 years of private practice of marriage and family counseling, Mary Lou Johnson jumped into her lifetime love of photography and moved to Longboat Key

from Tampa. Her newly released book, 'The Lure of Longboat Key,' can be found online at MaryLouJohnsonPhotography.com as well as the Longboat Key Publix, Amazon and local venues. Her exhibition can be seen at Longboat Key Club Tennis Gardens and The Inn on the Beach hotel. All images are available in print or on canvas. Contact her at [email protected].

Photo courtesy of Paul Meese

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OFFICERS

Chair, Yvonne Schloss, Sunglass Express & Rx Optical

Chair Elect/Treasurer, Jeff Mayers, The Resort at Longboat Key Club

Secretary, Gail Loefgren, Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tonya Atchison, Al Purmort Insurance

Michael Doll, Longboat Key Financial and Insurance Group

Robert Gault

Tammy Halsted, St. Armands Travel

Mark Meador, Casa del Mar

Asima Palmer, SunTrust Bank, Southwest Florida

Anne Ross, Town of Longboat Key

Jim Seaton, Longboat Limousine/Suncoast Sedans/Liquid Limousine

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Victoria Jacobson, Executive Assistant

GUIDE PRODUCTION

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Jessica Luck, Editor

Jennifer Edwards and Nancy Schwartz, Designers

Robin Hartill, Contributing Writer

SPECIAL THANKSRusty Chinnis, Jack Elka, Mallory Gnaegy, Kelsey Grau,

Kristin Heintz, Mary Lou Johnson, Lou Newman

This 2014 Official Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Visitors Guide and Business Directory is marketed and produced by The Longboat Observer,

5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228. Phone: 941.383.5509 | Fax: 941.383.7193 | www.YourObserver.com

© 2014 All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited, without the written permission of the publisher. This guide is intended for use as a reference. This

guide is believed to be accurate as of this publication date. Great effort has been made to review and edit this guide. It is believed to be accurate, and neither

The Longboat Observer nor the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce warrants any portion of this guide.

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The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce was incorporated in May 1958 and has 300 members. The Chamber strives to make Longboat Key, Lido Key and St. Armands Key great places to do business while respecting the residential character of the keys. Tourism is the Chamber’s main business,

and besides being the information center of the islands and providing networking opportunities for its members, the Chamber seeks ways to sup-port the community. The Chamber welcomes you to these island paradises.

Enjoy your stay and please return to visit or live.


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The Town of Longboat Key turned 58 on Nov. 13, 2013. But the island of Longboat Key has a rich history that predates the formation of the town.

Longboat Key has been a tourist destination for hundreds — if not thousands — of years. Its earliest tourists were Calusa and Timucan Indians who lived on the mainland east of the island but traveled to the island to enjoy many of the same at-tractions that visitors treasure today: the beaches and bountiful seafood harvest.

Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto led an expedition in 1538 to Florida in search of gold. His scout and treasurer, Juan Anasco, explored the area and is said to be the first white man to set foot on Longboat Key.

It wasn’t until the late 1800s that Longboat Key got its first permanent residents. In 1888, Thomas Mann, a Confederate soldier and carpen-ter by trade, moved his family to a thatched hut he built somewhere on the north end of the Key. In 1891, Mann was awarded 144.47 acres in what is now the Longbeach Village neighborhood, as part of the Home-stead Act of 1862.

Communities developed in the early 1900s at the north end of the island and mid-Key, where an

agricultural community of approxi-mately 18 families flourished.

The Mistletoe steamship trans-ported visitors between the island and the mainland and also shipped produce from farmer Byron Corey’s dock, known as Corey’s Land-ing. A hurricane in October 1921 destroyed island farming activity and most existing homes. But a storm could not wipe out island life. Throughout the next 30 years, fami-lies continued to move to Longboat Key, and on Nov. 13, 1955, residents voted 186-13 to incorporate as a town.

Arvida Corp. changed the course of the island’s history in 1959, when it bought waterfront property on the south end of Longboat and its surrounding keys for $13.5 million. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the company developed plans for condominiums and golf courses that would give the Key its current character today.

Today, Longboat Key is home to a year-round population of 7,000 and draws as many as 22,000 at the peak of season, usually considered to be Easter weekend. Just like Longboat Key’s original tourists, residents and visitors alike enjoy the beaches and weather — but today’s islanders also cherish the many recreational and cultural amenities, along with shops and restaurants located both on and off the island.

Centuries after Calusa and Timucan Indians became Longboat Key’s earliest tourists, the island remains a tourist destination. Need proof? Longboat Key was voted the No. 2 North American island travel destination in the Condé Nast Trav-eler 2010 Readers’ Choice Survey. But Longboaters who enjoy warm weather, pristine beaches and many local offerings did not need a survey to tell them that their beloved island is a top-notch destination.

Longboat Key PICTURE OF PARADISE

■ Longboat Key is most likely named for the longboats that Spaniards used once they reached landfall. According to local legend, explorer Juan Anasco believed the Indians were hostile when he and his companions reached land on the island and fled, leaving their longboat in the bayou.

■ The pirate Jean La Fitte was shipwrecked in 1821 on or near Longboat Key for several months.

■ Longboat Key has not been hit directly by a hurricane since 1947.

■ President George W. Bush stayed on Longboat Key on Sept. 10, 2001, the night before the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Longboat Key offers a pletho-ra of outdoor activities — from biking, rollerblading and even recumbent biking up and down Gulf of Mexico Drive to a variety of watersports performed on our turquoise waters of Sarasota Bay and Gulf of Mexico.

Sarasota Sailing Squadron an-chors the Key to the south in the area known as City Island. Drive past Mote Marine Aquarium all the way to the water's edge and you will be greeted with a line of sailboats, along with an unfor-gettable view of the downtown Sarasota skyline. The squadron grew out of the youth sailing program at Sarasota Yacht Club in the late 1930s, but was disbanded during World War II. It was reorganized under the auspices of the YMCA in 1946 and obtained its own charter in 1947. Today, more than 800 families sail at the squadron, which is open seven days a week. Not only does the facility host many regattas a year, including the Labor Day Regatta, it also allows visiting sailors to dock for $20 a night during non-regatta days.

The squadron is also the launch site for a different kind of race, the Sarasota SUP race series. SUP stands for stand-up paddleboarding, which requires only a longboard, a paddle and a healthy dose of balance. Some SUP yoga teachers lead yogis-turned-water-sports-lovers in gentle moves while balancing on a SUP board in the waters off Longboat or Lido keys.

Other outdoor activities for the area include kayaking through the mangroves, yoga on the beach, tennis, golf, boating and fishing. Call the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce at 941-383-2466 for details.

Outdoor Activities

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The Paleo and Calusa Indians lived on Lido Key and the surrounding lands for 4,000 years, and archaeolog-ical evidence suggests they worshiped the sun. The Indians left the barrier island after Spanish explorers came in search of gold in the 1500s. Then, for more than three centuries, the barrier island was largely uninhabited.

But John Ringling took an interest in Lido Key in the 1920s. Hoping to inspire Warren G. Harding, who was president at the time, to buy a winter home on nearby Bird Key, Ringling named the streets on Lido Key after American presidents.

In 1940, the city of Sarasota opened the Lido Casino with funding from the Works Progress Administra-tion, the largest New Deal agency, to attract tourists and provide jobs. The casino was a popular attraction in

the 1940s and 1950s. Tourists often lined up to have their pictures taken

with the large seahorse sculptures that were attached to the building. The casino was demolished in 1969, and, today, the Lido Beach Pavilion stands in its place.

Lido Key was among the barrier islands Arvida purchased for $13.5 million in 1958. But the public protested in 1967, when Arvida proposed enlarging part of Lido Key, as it had Bird Key. As a compromise, Arvida sold Sarasota County the northern and southern tips to use as county parks.

Today, Lido Key, is home to a renowned white sand beach that was renourished in 2009, along with hotels and motels and a population of about 2,500 full- and part-time residents — who, like the island’s earliest residents, no doubt also wor-ship the sun.

Two molds of the original seahorse sculptures from the Lido Beach Casino now stand at Mote Marine Aquarium, where they were moved in 2009 after spending decades in storage.

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LIDO KEY

LIDO BEACH AND POOL400 Ben Franklin Drive, Lido Key

Lido Beach and pool are located on 15 acres of

land along the Gulf of Mexico on Lido Key, one half-mile southwest of St. Armands Circle, on Ben Franklin Drive. Amenities include a swimming pool, pavilion, 400 parking spaces, beach wheelchairs, concessions, gift shop, picnic facilities, playground, restrooms and recreation building. This beach is the former home of the famous Lido Beach Casino, which opened in May 1940. The casino, which be-came a magnet for residents and visitors, combined art deco, modern and Frank Lloyd Wright features. The casino was demolished in 1969.The Lido Beach pool and pavilion is open from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, weather permitting. It is closed on Mondays, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

The pavilion includes a 25-meter lap pool with five

lanes for lap swimming.Alcoholic beverages, food, drink and pets are

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St. Armands Key is named for Frenchman Charles St. Amand — and, yes, that is a misspelling. St. Amand bought a total 131.89 acres of land on the key in 1893 for just $21.71, but his name was misspelled in the original deeds. St. Amand and other pioneers fished in the surrounding waters and grew produce, shipping it to the mainland.

He sold the land for $1,500 in 1894 to Augus Mc-Innes. The land was resold several times before 1917, when John Ringling bought St. Armands Key, envisioning a high-end shopping des-tination. In 1925, Ringling began work on a causeway

that would join St. Armands Key to the mainland and used circus elephants to haul materials.

Real-estate sales topped $1 million in one day in 1926, when sales of the John Ringling Estates launched. But most transactions were made with minimal depos-its, which were forfeited or returned after the stock market crash of 1929 and subsequent Great Depres-sion. Ringling donated the causeway to the city of Sara-sota, because he was unable to maintain it. For the next 20 years, St. Armands Key sat virtually empty, with vegetation growing over what was once the Circle.

But in the 1940s and 1950s, businesses began to return to the Circle. By the 1960s, the Circle had a reputa-tion as a premier shopping destination that it maintains today with more than 130 businesses.

Approximately 750 resi-dents live on St. Armands Key, many of whom are members of the St. Armands Key Residents Association, which was founded in 1951. Recently, residents and merchants worked together to restore Ringling’s his-toric statues that are found throughout St. Armands Key. They symbolize Ring-ling’s vision for St. Armands and for Sarasota.

ST. ARMANDS CIRCLEJohn Ringling imagined St. Armands

Key as the jewel of Sarasota when he purchased it in 1917. The circus tycoon envisioned residential and shopping units that would take the form of a circle. He worked to bring the vision to fruition in the 1920s, but the stock market crash of 1929 temporarily halted Ringling’s dream.

St. Armands Circle sat empty until the 1940s and 1950s, when businesses began to fill up the shopping district.

Today, the shopping district is the jewel that Ringling once imagined; it draws shoppers and diners from around the world.

It is home to 130 businesses, includ-ing boutiques, shops, restaurants, galleries, salons and more.

If you’re in the mood to shop, you’ll find high-end men’s and women’s fash-ion and accessories, jewelry, one-of-a-kind art, décor and gift items, antiques and a variety of specialty selections.

The Circle is an ideal place for a day trip: After shopping, get pampered with a massage, hair appointment or manicure. Finish the day with din-ner or cocktails at the Circle’s many restaurants.

You will still find reminders of Ring-ling throughout the Circle. Ringling’s historic statues, along with newer statues that include the “Seven Virtues

of Sarasota” are located throughout the Circle and St. Armands Key. The Circus Ring of Fame in St. Armands Circle Park als honors Sarasota’s circus tradition. It is like the Hollywood Walk of Fame for circus performers and contributors; each year the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation inducts new members.

The majority of stores are open by 10 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and all stores are open by noon Sundays. Most stores stay open until 8 or 9 p.m.

Breakfast restaurants are open by 7 a.m. seven days a week, and other restaurants are open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week.

The Circle is also home to many can’t-miss events, such as Mardi Gras, Halloween "Fright Night on St. Armands” and Holiday Night on St. Armands.

A SHOPPING DESTINATION

ST. ARMANDS KEY HISTORY

The Columbia Restaurant, which opened in 1959, is the oldest business on the Circle.

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KEN THOMPSON PARK/ CITY ISLAND1700 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL

This 84-acre park truly has some-thing for everyone. Its amenities in-clude three boat ramps, fishing piers, a playground, a recreation area and benches and picnic tables for those who want to enjoy the unrivaled view of the Sarasota skyline.

The park is home to the Sara-sota Sailing Squadron, which was established in the late 1930s and now is home to 800 member families who take advantage of the organization's many sailing programs; Save Our Seabirds, a nonprofit facility devoted to caring for and treating ailments of the island's many varieties of birds; and Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, founded in 1955, which is home to a massive aquarium featur-ing dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, seahorses and more, along with interactive exhibits such as a stingray petting area, classes and educational opportunities and excursions such as Eco-Boat tours around the bay.

QUICK POINT NATURE PRESERVE100 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL

Quick Point, originally called The Hook, encompasses 34 acres on the island’s south end. The Town of Long-boat Key acquired the land in 1985 from Arvida Corp., which developed much of the Key in the 1970s and 1980s. The preserve offers paths that wind around lagoons, mangroves and other native plant species and even features an osprey nesting pole. Florida’s natural beauty has been preserved in this tranquil setting.

BICENTENNIAL PARK2730 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL

Nestled near Longboat Key Town Hall sits a one-acre park that is known as a place to refresh and reflect. The partly shaded park, dedicated to the town July 4, 1976, sits just off the bike path and offers active persons a place to pause with benches beneath a canopy of trees and a relaxing view of the butterfly garden created by

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the Longboat Key Garden Club. The park is recognized as a Florida Model Garden by the state for its low main-tenance and eco-friendliness.

BAYFRONT PARK AND RECREATION CENTER4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL

The Bayfront Park Recreation Center is currently home to a large rec center that houses not only fitness classes and bridge games but serves as a community gathering spot. Behind the main building lies a baseball field, tennis courts and even a basketball court and shuffleboard court.

JOAN M. DURANTE PARK5550 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL

This 32-acre park is certainly a rarity on the Key. One of the few remaining vacant properties on the island, it is the

result of a private/public partnership to restore the land as a viable wetland and coastal hammock forest. Key resident James Durante established the park in 1993 in honor of his late wife.

The town of Longboat Key maintains the park’s lush vegetation year-round, and the property includes a pavilion, children’s playground, a lake and bicycle and boardwalk paths around the entire property.

NORTH LIDO BEACH PARK400 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL

North Lido Beach Park is a good spot for swimming and fishing and also features nature trails. The natural beach and dune system make it a popular place for birdwatching. The park is also an important sea turtle nesting site.

SOUTH LIDO PARK2201 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL

Tucked away at the end of Benjamin Franklin Drive, South Lido Park is a go-to spot for nature enthusiasts. The 100-acre park offers a panoramic view of downtown Sarasota and the Gulf of Mexico. Its amenities include a picnic area, canoe and kayak launch, fishing, jogging/walking trails, a playground, observation tower and decks and more.

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OVERLOOK PARK: Drive north on New Pass Bridge and make a sharp left before the Chart House restaurant and you’ll see Marker No. 1, located at the site where John Ringling began to build his Ritz-Carlton Hotel in 1926. Ringling never completed the hotel, which became known as the “Ghost Hotel,” that stood empty for nearly 40 years.

2162 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE: Before Longboat Key became a vacation paradise, the island was home to a small vibrant farming community. In the early 1900s, near where Marker No. 2 stands today, approximately 18 families grew a variety of fruits and shipped them from Key pioneer and farmer Byron Corey’s dock. Farming came to an end after an October 1921 hurricane.

3960 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE: On a sunny day, you are practically guaranteed to see boaters enjoying the crystal clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Marker No. 3 details the historic role of boats on the island. Timucan and Calusa Indians came by canoe to the Key, and during the 1500s, Spanish ships were common sights. In 1539, Hernando De Soto landed just north of the Key on the Manatee River with 600 men.

4250 GULF OF MEXICO: Today, Longboat Key’s beaches are serene. But as Marker No. 4 describes, that was not the case during World War

II. Fighter pilots assigned to the 717th base unit at Sarasota Army Airfield skimmed across Sarasota Bay for training exercises, shooting at silhouettes of German tanks.

4800 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE: Today’s residents and visitors plan their schedules around the plethora of fun-filled area events. But during World War II, residents planned their schedules around the military drills that resulted in a mid-Key portion of Gulf of Mexico Drive being blocked off, as described on Marker No. 5.

OPPOSITE 631 BROADWAY IN THE LONGBEACH VILLAGE: In 1888, Civil War veteran Thomas Mann became Longboat Key’s first permanent resident when he built a thatched hut somewhere in what is now the Village, where Marker No. 6 is located. Later, around 1915, nearly a dozen homes were built throughout the Village using a distinctive concrete mix that al-lows the majority to survive today, although many have undergone major alterations.

FURTHER DOWN BROADWAY, NORTH OF THE PRESENT DOCK: Before the 1921 hurricane, a town dock stood near the location where Marker No. 7 stands today. Large ships transported tourists and fishing parties to the dock from Tampa and then continued on to Corey’s dock to carry vegetables to mainland Sarasota.

HISTORIC HOTSPOTSLongboat Key became a town in 1955, but the island’s history goes back much further. In the early 1990s, the town teamed up with the Longboat Key Historical Society to create seven markers that detail Key history. So, get on your bicycle, strap on your rollerblades or hop in your car and take a trip back in time.

Before the 1921 hurricane, a town dock stood near where Marker No. 7 stands today. This dock is located to the south of the original dock.


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Something happens when you drive into this neighborhood. As soon as you turn onto Broadway off of Gulf of Mexico Drive, your foot automatically switches to the brake pedal to be in accordance with the feeling this area radiates.

Although a slower, dream-like pace of life is evident, this is a dream sequence where anything can hap-pen. On any given day, a peacock could stroll by or your neighbor could throw the bash-of-the-century that people are still talking about years later.

Tucked away on the north end of Longboat Key lies historic Longbeach Village. Known in its earliest days as a transient fishing village, the neighborhood is now drawing more year-round residents.

The draw seems to be not only its historical links to the Key and Florida but also its ability to be dynamic. Houses dating to the 1920s are inter-mingled with new, more contempo-rary constructions.

Driving down Broadway, the main “strip” of the neighborhood, one can

see the water and docks waiting at the other end. Circling around on Bay Drive, you can drive past the local kayaker or fisherman docking for the day — or bringing in his fresh catch. Across the street, the Gulf of Mexico laps onto Whitney Beach.

HISTORYFifty people were present at the

first meeting of The Village Civic Association May 7, 1986. And those 50 people decided on their name, Longbeach Village Association, based on the old village of Longbeach’s

post office, which stood within the confines of their neighborhood.

To date, there are about 175 registered members of The Village Association, and not all of these members actually live in The Village. Anyone who has an interest is invited to join.

With regular potluck dinners and social, holiday-themed parties, this group both lives and socializes together.

The residents also take advan-tage of each other’s talents and have formed conversational French groups, a play group for dogs and regular softball games.

Still, keeping to oneself is not difficult, with places to retreat to such as the beach or the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design.

COLORFUL MENAGERIEThe animals that are in abundance

in this neighborhood can certainly not be forgotten: ibis, wild parrots, tortoises and egrets. And then, of course, there are the peacocks,

whose beginnings are a mystery. There is lore of the peacocks being gifts from a few town commission-ers, yet there is also the version that they were freed from cages and made their way to The Village. Either way, over the years they have mul-tiplied into a flock whose members love to flaunt their colorful plumage up and down the streets. And one thing is for certain — the peackcocks are never shy when it comes to photo opportunities.

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VISITOR INFORMATION

WEATHERLongboat Key’s average temperature is 83 degrees. Its average yearly rainfall is 53 inches.

LOCATIONLongboat Key is a 10.8-mile barrier

island in Southwest Florida. On the east, the Key encloses the western boundary of Sarasota Bay, and it is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico. The island’s white-sand beaches draw thousands of tourists and year-round residents each year. And the dense mangroves on its eastern border are an active spot for kayakers and boat-ers to spot wildlife such as dolphins and manatees.

Longboat is separated from neighbor-ing islands by deep water passes from the Gulf to Sarasota Bay. On the north end, Longboat Pass Bridge connects the Key to Bradenton Beach; on the south end, New Pass Bridge connects Longboat Key to St. Armands Key.

St. Armands Key, 83.6 acres in size, and Lido Key, 530 acres total, lie to the south of Longboat Key and are located west of Sarasota. Lido Key is bordered by Sarasota Bay on the east and west, and St. Armands Key is surrounded by Lido Key to the west and Sarasota Bay to the east.

TRANSPORTATIONLongboat Key’s primary transportation

element is Gulf of Mexico Drive (S.R. 789), which is a two-lane state highway that runs the length of the Key from the north to south. All other roads are town-owned, two-lane roads that connect to Gulf of Mexico Drive.

St. Armands Key’s main transportation element is S.R. 789, which takes you around St. Armands Circle and into Sarasota.

Lido Key’s primary transportation ele-ment is Benjamin Franklin Drive, which is west of Boulevard of the Presidents on St. Armands Circle.

The Intracoastal Waterway runs through Sarasota Bay and is accessible from Longboat from both the Gulf passes and numerous channels from the island’s bayside.

The Sarasota County Area Transit and Manatee County Area Transit systems offer a bus/trolley service that has stops all along the island.

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, 6000 Airport Circle, is located east of Tamiami Trail, in Sarasota, on the Manatee/Sarasota county line, and is a convenient 30 minutes from Longboat Key. Visit www.srq-airport.com or call 941-359-5200 for more information.

POPULATION Longboat Key Lido Key St. Armands Key Full-time residents 7,000 1,475 743 Seasonal residents 12,000 1,000 N/A Peak season 22,000 2,500 N/A

KNOW THESE NUMBERSAll area codes are 941 unless otherwise noted.

Emergency ..........................................................................911Longboat Key Fire Department,Non-emergency................................................316-1944Longboat Police Department, Non-emergency................................................316-1977Sarasota County Fire Rescue ..................861-5000Sarasota Police Department,Non-emergency................................................316-1199Manatee County Fishing Licenses ......741-4807Sarasota County Fishing Licenses .......861-8300Coast Guard, emergency ...........................794-1261Coast Guard, non-emergency ...............794-1607To report injured wildlife ................866-557-1401

MEDICAL

Centre Shops Family Practice & Urgent Care ....................................................387-1211Longboat Cardiology ...................................383-7300Blake Medical Center ...................................792-6611Manatee Memorial Hospital ..................746-5111Sarasota Memorial Hospital ...................917-9000

GOVERNMENT

Longboat Key Public Works ...................316-1988Longboat Key Town Hall ...........................316-1999Town of Longboat Info Line....................361-6411City of Sarasota .................................................365-2200City of Sarasota Building Dept. .............954-4156City of Sarasota Public Works ...............954-4198

AREA INFORMATION

Longboat Key Chamberof Commerce ......................................................383-2466Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau ........................................729-9177Visit Sarasota County ...................................955-0991

PLACES OF WORSHIP

Longboat, Lido and St. Armands Key offer six places of worship for you to visit while staying here.

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church563 Bay Isles Road ...........................................383-8161

Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive .......................383-8833

Longboat Island Chapel6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive .......................383-6491

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church40 N. Adams Drive, Sarasota ..................388-1234

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive .......................383-1255

Temple Beth Israel567 Bay Isles Road ...........................................383-3428

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ST. ARMANDS CIRCLEJust across the bridge from

Longboat Key lies a shopper’s paradise filled with fine stores, boutiques and gourmet restaurants. This charming Circle dotted with courtyards and tropical flowers boasts more than 130 businesses offering everything from high-fashion clothing to souvenir T-shirts.

THE CHART HOUSE200 block of Gulf of Mexico DriveLocated to your left as you enter

Longboat Key via the New Pass Bridge, you’ll find a shopping center that offers a unique experience. Enjoy the expansive views of Sarasota Bay as you browse at stores, including an art gallery, and grab lunch overlooking the water.

SHOPPES OF BAY ISLES2600 block of Gulf of Mexico DriveStock up on groceries, get a mani-

cure and pick up prescriptions and drycleaning at the newly redeveloped Shoppes of Bay Isles. This shopping center is your one-stop shop, with a grocery store, pharmacy, beauty salon

and more. The new 49,533-square-foot Publix opened in December 2012. The store is one of three nationwide to be built as a similar prototype— the store includes a hot bar, Pacific wok station and cold bar, plus a wine-chilling sta-tion to keep your beverage of choice at the perfect temperature while you finish shopping.

THE CENTRE SHOPS5300 block of Gulf of Mexico DriveTake a stroll through the plaza as

you wander in and out of boutiques or enjoy a meal. There is also a family practice/urgent medical care center conveniently located at the Centre Shops, along with the Longboat Key Education Center and Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.

WHITNEY BEACH PLAZA6800 block of Gulf of Mexico DriveThis shopping plaza, located at the

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Longboat Key draws people for its beautiful weather and equally capti-vating beaches, but one of the true jewels of the Key lies in its Arts Center. Nestled in the historic Longbeach Village neighborhood, the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, is a mecca for creative minds and artists and art-lovers alike.

The Arts Center was established in 1952, three years before the town was founded, and began its partner-ship with Ringling College of Art and Design in April 2007.

The Arts Center, which houses the Durante Gallery, Cultural Media Room and many classroom spaces, offers a plethora of different classes, work-shops, performances, exhibitions and community events each year. Classes run from January through April and encompass all forms of art, including drawing, painting, jewelry, printmak-ing, sculpture, photography and more. World-renowned artists teach work-shops, which offer unique learning

opportunities, such as how to paint outdoor portraitures and seascapes.

With an ever-changing array of exhibitions, the Arts Center is always an exciting place to spend some time, whether you are a resident or just visiting. Both local and national artists display their creations there.

The Arts Center, located at 6860 Longboat Drive S., is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday January through April, and Tuesday through Friday September through December. Call 941-383-2345 for more information.

For those who love learning new things, there is no better place to cultivate that love than at the Long-boat Key Education Center.

The Longboat Key Education Center, a nonprofit adult-enrich-ment center, provides a wide range of education and recreation classes to residents and winter visitors to Longboat Key, as well as those who live in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Laura Taubes founded the Educa-tion Center in 1985 with the belief that continued learning keeps the mind active and the spirit young. Its mission is to serve “all adults regard-less of residence or educational background.”

The Education Center is open from October through April and is divided into three terms: fall, winter and spring. There are more than 150 courses offered, ranging from yoga and tai chi to foreign affairs and book clubs that last from four to eight weeks. All courses are non-

credit, and there are no prerequisites for admission. The center also offers lecture series, performing-arts series, one-day workshops and guided day-long trips throughout Florida.

Performances such as live jazz combos, theater performances, piano recitals, movies and lectures from local and national speakers can be enjoyed throughout the season.

The Education Center is open to the public and features exhibits by local artists and faculty members.

For more information about the Education Center, visit its website at www.lbkeducationcenter.org or call 941-383-8811.

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With its warm weather and sunny beaches, there is a lot to love about Longboat Key. It has always had plenty of idyllic settings for exchang-ing vows.

But brides and grooms want more from their wedding than a spectacular sunset. In addition to venues and caterers, couples need florists, limo services, hair and makeup for the bridal party, entertainment, photographers and tips about area attractions for out-of-town guests. Now, it’s easier than ever for couples to say “I do” to all the island has to offer, thanks to a new group called the Key Wedding Professionals.

The growing referral network provides wed-ding professionals with answers when a bride wants to know who to hire as a DJ or officiant or where to hold a rehearsal dinner. The group offers services that ensure every detail of your wedding is memorable — from limousine services to get you to the venue to photogra-phers and videographers who will capture your wedding so that you can reminisce about it decades later.

Longboat Key's beaches are private and offer an intimate setting in which to celebrate your love. But the Key’s pristine beach is just one op-tion for ceremonies. Venues range from four-star resorts for big events to smaller mom-and-pop hotels for intimate occasions. Other options include the Key’s lush gardens, parks and golf courses, its many unique restaurants and its five places of worship.

Marriage licenses can be obtained for ap-

proximately $95 at the Sarasota County Clerk of the Courts, 2000 Main St., Sarasota (941-861-7400) and Manatee County Clerk of the Courts, 1115 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton (941-741-4020). Clergypersons are available to officiate, and you have the option of a civil offici-ant — Florida's Notaries Public are authorized to officiate at weddings in our state.

Contact the clerks’ offices for information about times/days of operation and current requirements, including the three-day waiting period for Florida residents and proof of identity.

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The Chapel has a beautiful main sanctu-ary and an intimate small chapel for indoor weddings. Outdoor weddings may be held at the gazebo in our lush garden.

The option of three wedding sites, a tropical campus and a dedicated staff all combine to make the Longboat Island Chapel the perfect venue for your special wedding day. It will be our great pleasure if you would join us among nature’s beauty as you celebrate your sacred day with us.

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The waters surrounding Longboat Key provide novice and expert anglers an entrée to diverse species of fish. Sheepshead, sailfish, flounder, snook, redfish and tarpon are just a few of the species that make the area an angler's paradise. When fishing local waters, tailor your tackle to the species you are seeking. The best outfit for the area’s inshore waters is a matched 8- to 10-pound spinning or bait-casting rod and reel. In most offshore situations, a 20- to 30-pound outfit will suffice. When fishing offshore or inshore waters, artificial lures are effective and easy to use. Best bets include jigs, spoons and plugs. If you prefer live bait, shrimp are effective — numerous bait shops and marinas sell them.

If you’re a bit more resourceful you can net your own baitfish from the beach or grass flats that border the island. Rig light and avoid heavy lead sinkers that adversely affect the action of lures or live bait. Fly fishing is gaining popularity and is effective on all saltwater species. The extensive grass flats that surround the island are a magnet for game fish and a

good place to concentrate your efforts. Explore the deeper edges of the flats and the sand holes that dot them. Wade the shallow grass for a stealthy approach to redfish, snook and speckled sea trout. Explore Longboat Pass and New Pass, which hold concentrations of fish around the bridges, rock jetties and points. Anglers fishing from the bridges have access to a wide variety of fish, including pompano, bluefish, sheeps-

head, mangrove snapper and snook.One of the best and easiest places

to fish is the beach, itself. Concentrate your efforts right in the surf line and the slue that parallel most of the beach. Snook, whiting, flounder, lady-fish, pompano and Jack cravelle are a few of the fish you’ll find cruising the surf. A small white lead-headed jig or a chartreuse-and-white fly will mimic resident baitfish. When the sun is high and the water is calm, wear polarized

sunglasses and look for snook cruising right next to the beach.

Anglers with a boat will find tarpon schooling just off the beaches during May, June and July. Within sight of the beach you can also find schools of Spanish mackerel, bonito, king mackerel and cobia. Further off-shore the artificial reefs, ledges and hard bottom hold grouper, snapper, barracuda and other bottom dwell-ers. Also keep an eye out for surface action, including baitfish schools, diving birds or striking fish. During the spring and summer dolphin, sail-fish, tuna, wahoo and marlin inhabit the deeper Gulf waters.

One of the best ways to learn the local waters is to hire a fishing guide. Guides are on the water daily, know the seasonal patterns and provide anglers with the basics of effective tackle and techniques. Whether you decide to head out in a boat, fish from a bridge or just walk down the beach, make sure you don’t miss out on the lure of Longboat Key’s fabulous fishing.

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The waters that encircle Longboat Key frame the island, its eastern flank a tapestry of islands and mangrove shorelines carpeted with verdant grass flats. To the west, the azure waters of the Gulf of Mexico bathe white sand beaches for more than 10 miles. Mariners with a sense of ad-venture and a willingness to explore the bay, Gulf and canals that intersect the island can unlock Longboat’s unique nautical charm. All four sea-sons provide excellent opportunities to discover its unique habitats.

Cannons Marina on the north end of Longboat Key can provide you with all your nautical needs for an outing on the water. Located on Sleepy Lagoon (marker 32 and 33 on the Intracoastal Waterway), the ma-rina boasts a full selection of charts, tackle, rental boats, motors and bait. After stocking up for a day’s outing, it is only a short trip to the Intracoastal Waterway and Sarasota Bay.

The Town of Longboat Key pur-chased and protected the Sister Keys, located just off the north end of the Key, in 1992. In 2007, Sister Keys un-derwent a mitigation that removed all invasive species. Indigenous veg-etation was then planted, and more than two acres of wetlands were created. Dolphins, ospreys, gopher tortoises, manatees, pelicans and raccoons are just some of the wildlife that you might see as you pass the keys in the Intracoastal Waterway. For a more intimate experience, visitors can kayak or paddleboard the islands’ shallow grass flats into the heart of this unique natural refuge.

A short ride to the north brings you to an idyllic anchorage and dock access to the Mar Vista Restaurant and Pub and Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant. Nestled on the water in the Village, both establishments provide great food and a panoramic view of the bay. A bit further north and west and you’re at Longboat Pass, one of the most beautiful set-tings on Florida’s west coast.

Round the corner to the Gulfside of the island and, on a calm day, you can enjoy scenic views of the Key’s prime real estate — stop for a swim and savor a firsthand view of Long-boat’s beautiful beaches.

At the southern end of the Key you’ll arrive at New Pass and the southern entrance to Sarasota Bay.

Don’t miss the rustic ambience of the New Pass Grill and Bait Shop Res-taurant before rounding the island into Zwick’s Channel, where the Dry Dock Restaurant offers dockage and mouthwatering meals with a view of Sarasota’s expanding skyline.

Traveling along the bayside of the island, head west at marker 1 into Buttonwood Harbor. Whale Key lies just to the south, while flats to the north border the Town Islands and are an excellent location for bird watching. Pattigeorge’s restaurant is boater friendly and is easily accessed in Buttonwood Harbor. It is the per-fect spot for an early-evening dinner.

After leaving Buttonwood Harbor, it’s only a short trip back to our start-ing point on north Longboat Key. It makes sense to study a chart of the local waters before venturing out. If you should stray from the channel by mistake, be sure not to damage the seagrass beds. If you find yourself in a grass bed, tilt your motor and push, pole or paddle into deeper water.

To really experience Longboat Key’s natural assets, leave the shore and ex-plore the beautiful and bountiful waters that surround our sub-tropical paradise. Whether by sailboat, powerboat, kayak or paddleboard, you’ll get a firsthand view of the real Longboat Key.

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LONGBOAT KEY IS

FOR THE BIRDSThe beaches of Longboat from

Longboat Pass to New Pass host some of the best bird watching in Florida. On the northern tip of the island you’ll find Greer Island (although it is not an actual island), known locally as “Beer Can Island.” Part of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail, Greer Island can be accessed from public parking at the west end of Broadway Street and the west end of Northshore Drive. The tip of the island is eroding and appears to only be accessible at low tide, but there is a trail through the mangroves where visitors can walk all the way to the Longboat Pass Bridge.

There are downed Australian pines here that make for some dramatic backdrops for photogra-phers, but the birds can be found inhabiting the beach line, from the tip of the island south for almost two miles. Some of the largest concentra-tions of birds will be found from the Broadway access south. American oystercatchers, black skimmers, red

knots, black-bellied plovers and willets can be found here all winter long, sometimes in large congre-gations. Ruddy turnstones and sanderlings are year-round residents. Snowy and Wilson’s plovers comb the wrackline (debris left on the beach by high tide), and occasional winter visitors include northern gannets, piping plovers, whimbrels and marbled godwits. Beachgo-ers are also encouraged to keep an eye to the sky, where they may see magnificent frigatebirds, ospreys, brown pelicans and, occasionally, an American bald eagle.

Birders can also expect to see a range of terns and all the typical gulls. A few of the terns include royal terns, common terns, Caspian terns, Forster’s terns and sandwich terns. Snowy egrets and great blue herons like to perch on the wave-polished dead trees that line the shore.

The bayside of the island has several top birding spots where enthusiasts can view wading birds

such as the roseate spoonbill, reddish egret, tri-colored heron, little blue heron and wood stork. A sure sign that winter visitors are present is the arrival of the majestic white pelicans that line the bay during the winter months. You’ll find great viewing op-portunities for pelicans and wading birds on the bayside of Greer Island, the Longbeach Village, Joan Durante Park and the Quick Point Nature Preserve to the south on New Pass. Both Durante and Quick Point have extensive nature trails with inland ca-nals and bayfront grass flats. Boaters will find Sarasota Bay rich with grass

flats that can host thousands of birds on a low tide.

One of the gems of Longboat Key is the Sister Keys, a group of islands that were protected from develop-ment in 1992 and benefited from a $1 million-plus mitigation project beginning in 2007. The indigenous flora and created wetlands have been a boon for local wildlife.

Whether you’re a veteran bird-watcher, a photographer or just enjoy Florida’s coastal beauty, you’ll find Longboat Key’s rich and abun-dant bird life a feast for the senses.

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Whether you are an avid boater, kayaker, runner, biker, tennis player, golfer, swimmer or if you enjoy any other type of recreational activity — Longboat Key offers them all. Below are just a few places for you to take advantage of the recreation-friendly amenities the Key offers.

LONGBOAT KEY PUBLIC TENNIS CENTER

The Longboat Key Public Tennis Center opened in 1998 and now, with its 10 soft clay courts, daily organized events and teaching professionals on staff, getting in a few matches of tennis is never hard to do.

The Tennis Center’s 1,750-square-foot pro shop and players observa-tion deck (completed in December 2009) is sure to be a treat for any tennis player. The center also hosts two USTA-sanctioned tournaments each year, along with a variety of other tennis

events. There are also tennis leagues to join, as well as round-robins every afternoon.

The center is open every day but requires advance notice to reserve a court. To make a reservation, call the Tennis Center at 941-316-TENS (8367).

LONGBOAT KEY CLUBThe Resort at Longboat Key

Club offers beautiful facilities for both tennis and golf enthusiasts.

The Key Club’s Tennis Gardens, completed in March 2009, boasts 20 HarTru courts and has received rave reviews, not only from Long-boaters, but also from the USTA, which honored the resort with its 2009 Outstanding Facility Award. The Tennis Gardens also includes a clubhouse, pro shop, locker room, players patio, a HydroGrid irriga-tion system as well as the Court 21 Café & Lounge that includes terrace seating. The Tennis Gar-dens also offers clinics and private lessons and group events. For membership information, call the Key Club at 941-383-8821.

For those who enjoy playing the links, the Key Club offers 45 holes of championship golf with two beautiful courses — Islandside and

Harbourside. The Islandside course is an 18-hole, links-style course that borders the Gulf of Mexico. Harbourside offers three nine-hole courses surrounded by beautiful trees and bordering Sarasota Bay. No matter which course of play you choose, the beautiful views and warm weather are sure to add a special touch to your game. To set up a tee time, call the Pro Shop two days in advance at 941-387-1632.

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MOTE MARINE LABORATORY AND AQUARIUM

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to watch a shark eat its lunch, see a manatee up close or touch a stringray? At Mote Marine Labora-tory & Aquarium, located on City Island just over the New Pass Bridge, you can take in all of these exciting experiences.

Mote Aquarium is part of Mote Marine Laboratory, an independent non-profit organization that encom-passes not only the public aquarium, but also seven research centers and an education division.

Mote Aquarium is home to sharks, manatees, dolphins, sea turtles and more than 100 other species of marine life.

Two of Mote’s biggest attractions, both metaphorically and literally, are its resident manatees, Hugh and Buffett. Hugh and Buffett are the only two manatees in the world trained to participate in research. When they’re not busy helping scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory learn about their species, they spend their time snack-ing on approximately 72 heads of lettuce per day.

From the larger-than-life manatees to delicate seahorses, the multitude of marine life at Mote is sure to amaze visitors.

LONGBOAT KEY TURTLE WATCH

If you’re on Longboat Key during the months of May through October, you may witness some tiny miracles taking place on our beautiful white sand beaches, as baby sea turtles emerge from their nests and crawl toward the Gulf of Mexico.

Sea-turtle nesting season takes place from May through October, when the female sea turtles come onto the beach and lay their eggs; the turtles return to the beach where they hatched, oftentimes to the exact spot where they hatched.

Only one in 1,000 baby sea turtles will survive to maturity, so Longboat-ers do everything possible to help

these little creatures make their way. Longboat Key Turtle Watch, a group of dedicated volunteers, monitors turtle nests on the north end of the Key, while the Mote Marine Labora-tory Turtle Conservation Team monitors the south end.

Longboaters also do their part by turning off any lights on or near the beach after dark. This is crucial, be-cause hatchings occur at night, when the baby turtles are programmed to follow the moonlight to the water.

Whether you attend a nest opening or witness this wondrous occurrence during a stroll on the beach, the excitement of turtle nest-ing season is shared by everyone on Longboat Key. But, all visitors must remember to keep their distance when observing these magnificent occurrences and simply marvel at Mother Nature at work.

SAVE OUR SEABIRDSEach winter, Longboaters welcome

some of their favorite visitors from the North — of the feathered variety — as bluebirds, loons and other species of migrating seabirds flock to Longboat Key when the weather turns cold.

Unfortunately, many migrating birds and native species alike face dangerous obstacles, such as fishing lines, boat propellers and vehicle col-lisions, which can leave them injured and at risk.

That’s where Save Our Seabirds comes in. Save Our Seabirds is a non-profit organization founded in 2008

that helps birds that are sick, injured or simply unable to survive on their own in the wild.

Save Our Seabirds, 1708 Ken Thompson Parkway, is home to up to 250 birds. The birds are treated and rehabilitated in the hope of releasing them back into their natural environ-ment.

Many of the birds, including sand-hill cranes, swans, owls and hawks, are on display for visitors to see and learn about, free of charge.

The organization also hosts guided tours of its facility every Sunday, when visitors can get an in-depth les-son on the different species of birds.

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» Arts Center Sarasota707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota365-2032 / artsarasota.org

This member-based art organiza-tion opened in 1949. It promotes local arts and art appreciation through educational programs and diverse exhibits of local and international art.

» Asolo Repertory Theatre and FSU/Asolo Conservatory5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota351-9010 / aslorep.org

These two theater groups share a partnership but operate separately under the same roof. FSU/Asolo Con-servatory is the three-year graduate degree program that offers a season of four productions; the third-year stu-dents act in Asolo Repertory Theatre productions. Asolo Repertory Theatre is the professional repertory theater offering a diverse repertoire featuring plays, new works and musicals.

» Bradenton Village of the Arts1113 12th St. W., Bradenton747-8056 / villageofthearts.com

Home to 42 acres of galleries and artist dwellings, this community of artists is famous for its small colorful cottages, restaurants and retail shops. The first weekend of every month, the Village of the Arts hosts its Monthly Art Walk.

» Florida Studio Theatre1241 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota366-9017 / floridastudiotheatre.org

This professional theater company offers contemporary plays and has been in operation since 1973.

» Island Players1009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria Island778-5755 / theislandplayers.org

This community theater venue operates on Anna Maria Island and offers a handful of live productions in an intimate setting.

» Manatee Performing Arts Hall502 Third Ave. W., Bradenton748-5875 / manateeplayers.com

This community theater in Bra-denton features two theaters as well as rehearsal and classroom space in Bradenton.

» RiverwalkEast to west from Green Bridge to Manatee Memorial Hospital along Waterfront Drive, Bradenton479-2871 / Realizebradenton.com

This 1.5-mile-long paved path along the shoreline of the Manatee River hosts music and art festivals, concerts, playgrounds, volleyball courts and even a skate park, to name

a few of the attractions. The out-door public space is perfect for

families and people of all ages.

» Sarasota Opera61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota366-8450 / sarasotaopera.org

Sarasota Opera showcases a full season of opera in the opera house it owns. It offers a diverse repertoire of classic and modern operas, but is most widely known for its ongoing Verdi cycle, in which the opera will play every note Giuseppe Verdi ever wrote.

» Sarasota Orchestra709 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota953-3434 / sarasotaorchestra.org

What started as a community orchestra in 1948 has grown into a full-fledged professional orchestra. It recently came under the new direc-tion of Anu Tali.

» South Florida Museum201 10th St. W., Bradenton746-2556 / southfloridamuseum.org

Learn about prehistoric Florida at the museum, get nose to nose with Snooty, the oldest manatee on record, at the aquarium or head to the outer limits of the galaxy in the planetarium at the largest natural and cultural history museum on the Gulf Coast of Florida.

» The Players Theatre838 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota365-2494 / theplayers.org

This Sarasota-based community theater opened in 1936. It offers musi-cals, plays and black-box style theater.

Sarasota is one of the cultural centers, if not the cultural capital, of Florida. The city is home to some of the nation’s top performing arts and dance facilities, as evident by the 2.3 million total attendees to arts and cultural events in the city annually. These venues offer original programming year-round and are always on the cusp of emerging trends in the arts world.

ARTS AND CULTURE

» The Sarasota Ballet5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota359-0099 / sarasotaballet.org

The Sarasota Ballet is the only professional ballet company on the Gulf Coast. It was founded in 1987 and maintains a diverse repertoire of contemporary and classic ballets.

» The Ringling5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota359-5700 / ringling.org

The Ringling offers 66 acres of beautiful grounds and family-friendly activities. In addition to the Museum of Art, there's the Circus Museum, Cà d'Zan (Mediter-ranean Revival winter home of the late John and Mable Ringling) and Historic Asolo Theater.

» Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota1-800-826-9303 / vanwezel.org

Van Wezel is the largest venue in Sarasota. It seats 1,736 people for a diverse array of music, dance, theater, comedic and Broadway productions.

» Venice Theatre140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice488-1115 / venicestage.com

Venice Theatre is the Venice-based community theater and one of the largest community theaters in the United States. It opened in 1950 and offers a variety of enter-taining productions.


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It’s easy to see why Travel + Lei-sure magazine named The Resort at Longboat Key Club in its annual list-ing of the top 500 hotels and resorts worldwide. Whether you’re planning a romantic weekend getaway, family vacation, wedding or meeting, The Resort at Longboat Key Club offers an unforgettable experience.

Located on the southern tip of Longboat Key’s white sand beaches, the resort’s 221 rooms offer breath-taking views of the Gulf of Mexico, Islandside golf course or a private lagoon.

The resort opened in 1982 with a three-month celebration titled “Cele-bration of a Dream” — a reference to circus magnate John Ringling’s vision in the 1920s of a luxurious hotel that would be the jewel of the island.

Nearly 32 years later, that dream is alive and well. Since Ocean Proper-ties purchased the resort and Key Club facilities in late 2012, the prop-erties have undergone approximately $4.5 million in upgrades.

The Key Club’s ongoing commit-ment to sustainability also earned it Florida’s official “Green Lodging”

certification.Once you pass through the gates,

you’ll find Four-Diamond amenities that will make you certain you’ve found your home away from home.

The Tennis Gardens, with its 20 Har-Tru courts, has earned numer-ous accolades since it opened in 2009, including recognition in Tennis magazine’s “Top Tennis Resorts of 2012” and on Tennis Resorts Online, which listed the Key Club as a “2013 Gold Medal Tennis Resort.”

The Islandside golf course includes 18 holes spread over lush greens overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. The Harbourside course offers three nine-hole courses designed by Wil-lard Byrd.

But recreation at the resort goes beyond tennis and golf.

A 9.5-mile island path makes for a scenic bike ride, jog or stroll. (Bicycles and helmets are available.)

A 291-slip marina can accommo-date boats of up to 150 feet.

If relaxation is your goal, consider an island-inspired facial or massage and a wide variety of wellness-orient-ed body treatments and aroma-therapies at The Spa. Also consider scheduling a session with a personal trainer in the state-of-the-art Fit-ness Center or trying spin or Pilates classes in the Mind & Motion Studio or beachside yoga and tai chi.

The resort is a place where busi-ness and pleasure mix: Its prime loca-tion and flexible meeting space make it a top destination for executive retreats and groups of 10 to 150.

With inclusive wedding packages and five venues ranging from the pristine beachfront to an elegant ballroom, it is an ideal place to say, “I do.”

The resort is just minutes away from St. Armands Circle’s world-class shops and restaurants and Sarasota’s cultural attractions.

It’s easily accessible from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and Tampa International Airport and driving distance from famed Florida attractions such as Orlando theme parks — Walt Disney World, Sea World and Universal Studios; Tampa's Busch Gardens and St. Petersburg’s Dali Museum.

The Town of Longboat Key was born Nov. 14, 1955.

That’s when 199 of the island’s 250 registered voters gathered in a tiny fire station and voted 186-13 in favor of incorporation.

The Town has done a lot of growing up in its first 58 years.

Today, it has more than 6,200 registered voters, a permanent population of 6,884 residents and a population of 18,000 to 24,000 during peak season.

Split between Sarasota and Manatee counties, the Town is governed by the seven-member Longboat Key Town Commission and administered under a town manager/council form of govern-ment.

The town has approximately 120 employees and a full complement of departments, including Planning Zoning and Building, Public Works, Town Clerk, Police, Fire-Rescue, IT and Finance.

Longboat Key is consistently ranked as one of the 10 safest

towns in Florida. The Police De-partment includes 19 sworn offi-cers, many of whom are also EMTs. The police marine patrol units pa-trol the waterways surrounding the Key. The Fire-Rescue Department has 33 sworn emergency person-nel, all of whom are paramedics or EMTs. The department also offers services to the community such as blood pressure screening, fire/safety inspections and CPR train-ing. Both departments maintain cooperative relationships with po-lice and fire departments in other communities.

The Town is responsible for maintaining one of the Key’s most valuable assets: its 12 miles of white sand beach that make the island a world-class tourist destina-tion, plus 12 public beach accesses.

Town-operated recreational amenities include the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center, which offers 10 soft clay courts, teach-ing professionals, an observation

deck and regular events; and Bayfront Park Recreation Center, where you’ll find regular fitness classes and bridge games, plus a playground, tennis, basketball and shuffleboard courts and a multi-purpose ball field.

Other Town parks are Bicenten-nial Park, Joan M. Durante Park, Quick Point Nature Preserve and Overlook Park.

TOWN OF LONGBOAT KEY

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ST. ARMANDS CIRCLE

LIDO KEY

DISTANCE FROM AREA AIRPORTSSarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) .........................................8 miles

Tampa International Airport (TPA) ..................... 59 miles

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) ..................................... 95 miles

Orlando International Airport (MCO) ............137 miles


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LIDO KEY Gulf Beach Motel (800) 232-2489 930 Ben Franklin Dr. 1 1 n 1,2 n n n n n $130-$276 $851-$1,807 $86-$195 $563-$1,277 Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach (941) 388-2181 1540 Ben Franklin Dr. 1 1 n 1,2 n n n n n n n $258-$369 $199-$289 Holiday Inn Lido Beach (866) 306-5452 233 Ben Franklin Dr. 1 1 n 1 n n n n n n n n $289 $79 Lido Beach Resort (800) 441-2113 700 Ben Franklin Dr. 2 1 n 1,2 n n n n n n n Call Call Call Call Call Call

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LONGBOAT KEYThe Beach on Longboat Key (800) 237-9505 3465 GMD 1-5 1 n n 1,2,3 n n n n n $115-$475 $805-$3,325 Call $115-$450 $805-$3,150 CallBeach Castle Resort (877) 622-3224 5310 GMD 1 1 n 1,2,3 n n n n n n n n $206-$360 $1,442-$2,520 Call $124-$271 $868-$1,897 CallThe Beachcomber (941) 383-1083 2721 GMD 7 7 n 2 n n n n n $175-$235 $1,225-$1,645 $4,900-$6580 $120-$180 $840-$1,260 $3.360-$5,040Casa Del Mar (941) 383-5549 4621 GMD 4 4 n 2 n n n n n n $194-$240 $1,355-$1,680 $5,225-$6,840 $1,115-$1,440 $4,445-$6,660Cedars Tennis Resort (877) 670-1778 645 Cedars Court 7 7 n 1,2,3 n n n n n n n $850-$1,700 $600-$2,300 CallCedars West of Longboat Key (866) 383-4666 5655 GMD 30 14 n 2 n n n n n n n $3,300-$3,900 $5,400-$6,000 $3,000-$4,000 The Diplomat Resort (800) 344-5418 3155 GMD 7 2 n n 1,2 n n n n n $207-$343 $1,304-$2,161 $157-$277 $989-$1,745 The Dock on the Bay (941) 302-3440 3440 GMD 3 3 n n 2 n n n n n n n $150-$300 $900-$2,500 $3,000-$5,000 $100-$250 $800-$2,500 $1,000-$3,500Four Winds Beach Resort (800) 982-8720 2605 GMD 3 3 n n 1,2 n n n n n n $140-$385 $880-$2,650 $90-$230 $610-$1,550 Gulf Tides of Longboat Key (800) 333-7335 3008 GMD 7 3 n n 1,2 n n n n n n n $595-$1,995 $595-$1,125 Hilton LBK Beachfront Resort (800) 282-3046 4711 GMD 1 1 n 1 n n n n n n n Call Call Call Little Gull Cottages (800) 333-7335 5330 GMD 7 3 n n 1,2,3,4 n n n n n n $1,195-$2,495 $120-$280 $695-$1,625 Longboat Bay Club (800) 333-7335 3200 GMD 7 3 n n 2 n n n n n n n $195-$325 $1,150-$1,695 $165-$240 $975-$1,395 Longboat Key Club & Resort (800) 237-8821 301 GMD 1 1 n 1,2 n n n n n n n n n $239-$1,350 Call $179-$635 CallLongboat Key Club & Resort (800) 237-8821 301 GMD n 1,2,3 n n n n n n n n Call CallVacation Rentals Outrigger Resort (866) 744-6400 5155 GMD 3 3 n 1,2,3 n n n n $170 $1,495 10% discount $160 $1,000 10% discountRolling Waves Beach Cottages (941) 383-1323 6351 GMD 1 1 n 1,2 n n n n n Call Call Call Call Call CallSand Cay Beach Resort (941) 383-5044 4725 GMD 3 3 n 2 n n n n n n n $238-$314 $1,670-$2,195 $6,475-$8,500 $182-$221 $1,275-$1550 $4,800-$5,500The Sandpiper Inn (941) 383-2552 5451 GMD 7 2 n 1,2 n n n n n n $199-$249 $1,183-$1,533 Call $139-$179 $763-$1,043 CallSea Club I (941) 383-2431 4141 GMD 7 2 n 1,2 n n n n $138-$349 $112-$288 Sea Grape Inn (941) 383-2105 5125 GMD 1 1 n 2,3 n n n n n $365 $2,190 $8,322 $245 $1,470 $5,586Sea Horse Beach Resort (941) 383-2417 3453 GMD 2 2 n 1,2 n n n n n $209-$329 10% Discount 10% Discount $154-$264 10% Discount 10% DiscountSeaside Garden Retreat (941) 312-1747 2922 - 2936 GMD Yr. Yr. n n 1,2 n n n n Annual Rentals Annual RentalsSilver Sands Gulf Beach Resort (800) 245-3731 5841 GMD 1-5 1 n n 1,2,3 n n n n n $115 $805 Call $110 $770 CallSun ’n’ Sea Cottages (941) 383-5588 4651 GMD 1 1 n 1,2 n n n n $140-$285 7% Discount $115-$245 Veranda Beach Resort (800) 411-5511 2509 GMD 7 7 n n 2,4 n n n n n n n $1,900-$3,400 Call $1,500-$2,250 CallWhite Sands of Longboat (941) 383-2428 5114 GMD 7 7 n n n 1,2,4+ n n n n n n n $1,575-$2,100 $1,050-$1,400The Wicker Inn (800) 285-3481 5581 GMD 7 3 n n 1,2,3 n n n n n $1,799-$3,296 Call $1,199-$2,556 Call

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – BRADENTON BEACH – HOLMES BEACHBungalow Beach Resort (800) 779-3601 2000 Gulf Drive N., 7 3 n n 1,2,3 n n n $219-$399 $1,400-$2,600 $139-$299 $1,200-$1,900 Bradenton Beach

LIDO KEY Gulf Beach Motel (800) 232-2489 930 Ben Franklin Dr. 1 1 n 1,2 n n n n n $130-$276 $851-$1,807 $86-$195 $563-$1,277 Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach (941) 388-2181 1540 Ben Franklin Dr. 1 1 n 1,2 n n n n n n n $258-$369 $199-$289 Holiday Inn Lido Beach (866) 306-5452 233 Ben Franklin Dr. 1 1 n 1 n n n n n n n n $289 $79 Lido Beach Resort (800) 441-2113 700 Ben Franklin Dr. 2 1 n 1,2 n n n n n n n Call Call Call Call Call Call

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Longboat Key is known for more than its beaches.

The island is renowned for its plethora of restaurants that will whet the appetite of any diner. In fact, Florida Trend magazine recently recognized three restaurants on the 10.8-mile island in its annual “Golden Spoon Awards,” which honor the state’s top restaurants.

Whether you want a romantic, candlelight dinner at a Zagat-rated

restaurant, an Old Florida experience or a casual place to bring the whole family before or after a trip to the beach, Longboat Key has an array of options. Restaurant hours vary, but the Key has options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week.

Many of the Key’s restaurants are as famous for their waterfront views as they are for their menus. The Key includes both Gulf-front and bayfront restaurants, many of which offer out-

door dining, and several of which are accessible by boat. Don’t be surprised if you spot a dolphin or manatee or capture a stunning sunset on your camera, all while dining outdoors.

With the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay in their backyard, many restaurants specialize in fresh, local seafood. The Key is home to several famous grouper sandwiches, while stone crabs are a popular choice when they are in season — from Oct.

15 through May 15. The island also has options for steak, sandwiches, pizza, vegetarian dining and more.

Drinking options also abound: You will find no shortage of happy hours or extensive wine selections on Longboat Key.

Many restaurants offer catering services and are also available to host private parties and events.

St. Armands Circle and Lido Key’s hotels also offer an eclectic mix of dining options.

For up-to-date information about Key restaurants, contact the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce at 941-383-2466.

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ST ARMANDS CIRCLE(941) 383.3566

470 John Ringling Blvd.

LONGBOAT KEYBlue Dolphin Café 383-3787 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive n n n n $ A 48Chart House 383-5593 201 Gulf of Mexico Drive n n n n $$$ CA, S n n 250Ciao Italia! 383-0010 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive n n n $$ I 50Dry Dock Waterfront Grill 383-0102 412 Gulf of Mexico Drive n n n n $$ - $$$ A, C, S n n 120Euphemia Haye Restaurant 383-3633 5540 Gulf of Mexico Drive n n n n n $$$ A, C, E, S n 75Harry’s Continental Kitchens 383-0777 525 St. Judes Drive n n n n n n n n $$ - $$$ C, E, FL, S n n 70Latitudes Beach Café at The Hilton 383-2451 4711 Gulf of Mexico Drive n n n n n n $$ A, S n n 84Lazy Lobster of Longboat 383-0440 5350 Gulf of Mexico Drive n n n n n n $$ - $$$ S, A n n 165Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant 383-2391 760 Broadway n n n n n $$ S, A n n n 120The Haye Loft at Euphemia Haye 383-3633 5540 Gulf of Mexico Drive n n n n $$ A, C n 75 LIDO KEY — ST. ARMANDS15 South Ristorante Enoteca 388-1555 15 S. Blvd. of the Presidents, St. Armands n n n n n n n $$-$$$ I n n 170Blue Dolphin Café 388-3566 470 John Ringling Blvd., St. Armands n n n n $ A 48Café L'Europe 388-4415 431 St. Armands Circle n n n n n n n $$-$$$ C,A,S,SH n n 220Café Lido — Lido Beach Resort 388-5600 700 Ben Franklin Drive, Lido Key n n n n n n n $$ C, FL n n 80Candlelight Restaurant at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach 388-2181 1540 Ben Franklin Drive, Lido Key n n n n n n $$ A n n

Le Colonne Restaurant 388-4348 22 S. Blvd. of the Presidents, St. Armands n n n n n n $$-$$$ I n n

Lido Beach Grille atop the Lido Beach Resort 388-5608 700 Ben Franklin Drive, Lido Key n n n n n n n $$$ E, S, CA n 142Lynches Pub & Grub 388-5550 19B N. Blvd. of the Presidents, St. Armands n n n n $$ IR, CA n 52Sand Dollar Dining Room at the Holiday Inn Lido 388-5555 233 Ben Franklin Drive, Lido Key n n n n n n n $$-$$$ CA n n 100Tommy Bahama'sTropical Café 388-2888 300 John Ringling Blvd., St. Armands n n n n n n n $$-$$$ A, FL n n 220

ANNA MARIA ISLANDBeach Bistro 778-6444 6600 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach n n n n n $$$ C, E, FL, S 60Beach House Restaurant 779-2222 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach n n n n n n $$ S n n n 500Bridge Street Bistro 782-1122 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach n n n n n n $$ FL, S n n 65Sandbar Restaurant 778-0444 100 Spring Ave., Anna Maria n n n n n n $$ S n n n 250

DOWNTOWN SARASOTABijou Café 366-8111 1287 First St., Sarasota n n n n n n n $$-$$$ C, A n n 130

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A A Bridge for Independence, LLC ............................... 925-2433 A Paradise Vacation Rentals ......................................... 778-4800 A Victorian Bride Hair & Make-up Studio / Artist - On Location ...................................... 928-3651 Abbott’s Family Charters ............................................... 302-4734 ABC Rentals ............................................................................. 929-1850 Advanced Insurance Brokerage, LLC ...................... 896-4800 Alan Hazley ...............................................................................755-9791Al Purmort Insurance ....................................................... 924-3808 All Star Laundry & Dry Cleaning .............................. 907-6814 Always Home ......................................................................... 404-1011 AMI LBK Property Management ............................. 404-4600 Anna Maria Island Sarong Company ..................... 962-8439 Annie’s Bait & Tackle ......................................................... 794-3580 Aqua Plumbing & Air ....................................................... 366-7676 Arctic Air Services, Inc. .................................................... 747-8800 Arrow Environmental Services ................................... 377-0888 AskTheSeal.com ...................................................... (800) 410-7325 Asolo Repertory Theatre................................................ 351-9010 AutoNation Ford Bradenton ....................................... 747-4411

B Backyard Bike Shop ............................................................ 383-5184 Bank United - Broadway Promenade Branch .. 366-2904 Barefoot Weddings ............................................................ 952-1440 BB&T - Oswald Trippe & Company ....................... 778-2206 Beach Bistro ............................................................................. 778-6444 Beach Castle Resort ........................................................... 383-2639 The Beach on Longboat Key........................................ 383-1636 The Beachcomber ............................................................... 383-1083 Beachhouse Restaurant .................................................. 779-2222 The Bijou Cafe ....................................................................... 366-8111 Binjara Traders ....................................................................... 388-3335 BJ Bishop ....................................................................... (571) 228-2610 Blinds Unlimited .................................................................. 359-8800 Blue Creek Enterprises, Inc. ........................................... 383-0822 Blue Dolphin Cafe ............................................................... 388-3566 The Blue Dolphin Cafe .................................................... 383-3787 Bluewater Construction, LLC ...................................... 383-8043 Bobcat Disposal, LLC......................................................... 556-1426 Boost Studio ........................................................................... 748-0915 Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau ................................................................. 729-9177 Bridge Street Bistro ............................................................. 782-1122 Bridge Street Interiors ....................................................... 782-1130 Brooks Brothers .................................................................... 954-7545 Budget Self Storage - Fruitville .................................... 364-9202 Building Connections ....................................................... 465-0081 Bungalow Beach Resort .................................................. 778-3600

C Cadence Bank ........................................................................ 365-5934 Cafe L’Europe .......................................................................... 388-4415 Cafe Lido.................................................................................... 388-2161 Cannons Marina .................................................................. 383-1311

Casa Del Mar Beach Resort .......................................... 383-5549 Caswell Legal .......................................................................... 366-7727 Cedars Tennis Resort............................................ (888) 655-8640 Cedars West of Longboat, Inc. ................................... 383-4666 Centre Shops Family Practice & Urgent Care ... 387-1211 Centre Shops of Longboat Key .................................. 387-3135 Century 21 Beggins Enterprises ................................. 387-8888 Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, PC ........................ (713) 739-7722 Chart House ............................................................................ 383-5593 Christ Church of Longboat Key (Presbyterian U.S.A.) ........................ 383-8833 Ciao Italia! ................................................................................. 383-0010 Circus Arts Conservatory ............................................... 355-9335 Cleaner Conditions ............................................................ 587-8835 Coastal Hauling Service ................................................... 794-1322 Comcast Cable ...................................................................... 371-6700 Contemporary Industries South ............................... 955-2440 Cunningham PropertyManagement Corp. .......... 383-9561

D Davi & Valenti Movers- Stevens Van Lines ......... 727-1459 Dennis Hassell & Associates ......................................... 746-4919 Design 2000 for Hair & Nails ........................................ 387-9807 Devcon Security Services Corp. ................................. 549-0450 The Diplomat Resort ........................................................ 383-3791 The Dock on the Bay ........................................................ 383-3716 Dolce Orchestra ................................................................... 746-4634 Dori Dance Studio .............................................................. 726-2130 Dr. Anit Ford ........................................................................... 926-8855 Dry Dock Waterfront Grill ............................................ 383-0102

E Easter Seals Southwest Florida, Inc. ..... 355-7637, Ext:404 Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County............................................... 309-1200 Economic Recovery Group .............................. (888) 270-6288 Edgewater Contractors Inc. .......................................... 809-4835 Elite Family Care ................................................................... 556-1117 Engel & Voelkers Longboat Key, Tina Rudek .... 383-5543 Euphemia Haye Restaurant &The Haye Loft Lounge & Dessert Room .............. 383-3633 Event Production, LLC ..................................................... 493-6969

F First Bank of Longboat Key ........................................... 383-6847 Floor Care Solutions .......................................................... 552-1287 Florida Power & Light ....................................................... 917-0708 Florida Vacation Connection ...................................... 387-9709 Foreman and Associates, Inc. ...................................... 955-8111 Four Winds Beach Resort .............................................. 383-2411 Fox Mirror & Glass, Inc. ................................................... 955-4448 Fran Blum ................................................................................. 383-9625

G G. Fried Flooring America ............................................. 921-7704 Gagne Construction .......................................................... 778-3215 Galaxy Pools ............................................................................ 758-6126 Gold Coast Eagle Distributing .................................... 355-7685 Goodwill - Manasota ........................................................ 355-2721

Gorilla Kleen ........................................................................... 952-1000 Grant’s Gardens, Inc. ......................................................... 343-9396 Grayhawk Systems .............................................................. 487-2964 Green Ginger Hair Design.............................................. 388-5500 Gregory K. Wall AIA PA .................................................. 953-5454 Gulf Beach Motel ................................................................. 388-2127 Gulf Business Systems ....................................................... 379-0111 Gulf Coast Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. ................. 685-6929 Gulf Tides of Longboat Key .......................................... 383-5595 Gulfshore Media/SEE Magazine ................................ 342-2300 Gulfshore of Longboat Key ........................................... 383-2254

H Harry’s Continental Kitchens ...................................... 383-0777 Help at Home Healthcare .............................................. 388-3117 High Wind Shutters ........................................................... 232-0276 Hilton Longboat Key Beachfront Resort ............. 383-2451 Hodgell Gallery ..................................................................... 366-1146 Holiday Inn Lido Beach ................................................... 388-5555 HouseMaids ............................................................................ 953-4300 Howard Rooks ....................................................................... 388-1888 Hughes Exterminators ..................................................... 923-4544

I The Inn at Sarasota Bay Club ...................................... 953-6949 Innovative Habitat Architects .................................... 921-2517 Insignia Bank ........................................................................... 366-7100 Island Animal Clinic ........................................................... 778-2445 Island Players ........................................................................... 778-3959 Island Sedan ............................................................................ 730-8803

J J Wood Realty ........................................................................ 809-8099 Jack Elka Photography ...................................................... 778-2711 James Anderson Design & Building ........................ 993-2117 Jay Goodley Entertainment .......................................... 480-9600 Jennette Properties ............................................................. 359-3435 John Gubernat Handyman Services ....................... 383-5765 JSC Corp - Remodeling & Construction .............. 744-1062

K Kathleen D Sailing Catamaran ................................... 870-4349 Keller Williams Realty - Gerald Cunningham ... 321-8848 KellerWilliams Realty - Richard Curtis, P.A. ........ 730-8037 Kerkering, Barberio & Co. .............................................. 365-4617 Key Cleaners & Linen Service, Inc. ............................ 383-1222 Key Signs, LLC ........................................................................ 383-0202 Kilwin’s Chocolates of St. Armands ........................ 388-3200 Kimberly Dyer Photography ........................................ 228-3120 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key ..........................................................

L Landscape Lighting Repair, Inc. .................................. 786-6644 LaPensee Plumbing & Pools ......................................... 778-5622 Lazy Lobster of Longboat .............................................. 383-0440 LBK Cabinetry Studio ....................................................... 552-8137 LBK Home Services, LLC ................................................. 383-3555 Le Colonne Restaurant .................................................... 388-4348


» All businesses listed represent the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce membership as of Dec. 31, 2013. Area code is 941 unless otherwise indicated.

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORYCorporate Partners Member Plus

www.longboatkeychamber.comwww.longboatkeychamber.com

Lido Beach Grille .................................................................. 388-5608 Lido Beach Resort ............................................................... 388-2161 Liquid Limousine Charters, LLC ................................ 383-1235 Little Gull Cottages............................................................. 383-8818 Liz Yerkes, LMT...................................................................... 387-0857 Longboat Bay Club ............................................................. 383-9561 Longboat Cardiology, P.A. ............................................. 383-7300 Longboat Hardware ........................................................... 383-1313 Longboat Island Chapel .................................................. 383-6491 Longboat Island Chapel Lord’s Warehouse ....... 383-4738 Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce ................ 383-2466 Longboat Key Center for the Arts ............................ 383-2345 Longboat Key Club & Resort ....................................... 387-1602 Longboat Key Dental ........................................................ 383-6400 The Longboat Key Education Center .................... 383-8811 Longboat Key Financial & Insurance Group ......... 383-2300 Longboat Key Garden Club, Inc. ............................... 383-0538 Longboat Key Massage .................................................... 387-3388 Longboat Key Tennis Center ........................................ 316-8367 Longboat Library, Inc. ....................................................... 383-2011 Longboat Limousine/Suncoast Sedans ................ 383-1235 The Longboat Observer.................................................. 383-5509 Longboat Title Services, L.C. ........................................ 387-8773 Lynches Pub & Grub ......................................................... 388-5550

M Madison Ave. Advertising& Publishing, Inc. ..... 351-0979 Mangrove Realty - Team Renick................................ 400-8735 Manson Roofing, Inc. ....................................................... 748-5547 Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant ................................. 383-2391 Marc Mannino, Guitarist ............................................... 773-4227 Mary Lou Johnson Photography .............................. 383-4217 MEDI Weightloss of Sarasota ...................................... 954-3800 Michael F. Jakusovas, C.P.A., P.L. .................................. 727-1041 Michael Saunders & Co. .................................................. 383-5502Michael Saunders & Co. .................................................. 383-7591 Michael Saunders & Co. .................................................. 730-2444 Michael Saunders & Co. - Cathy Meldahl ........... 383-5502 Michael Saunders & Co. - Cheryl Wilson ............ 592-5835 Michael Saunders & Co. - Deborah Beacham .............................................................. 376-2688 Michael Saunders & Co. - Maruta Miluns, M.B.A. .................................................... 374-9702 Michael Saunders & Co. - Maureen Horn .......... 539-3384 Michael Saunders & Co. - Shelley Barker ............. 706-5403 Michael Saunders & Co. - Sherri Mills ................... 383-7591 Michael Saunders & Co. - Rental Division ......... 552-4200 Miller Electric ......................................................................... 383-1008 Moments in Time Photography ............................... 362-4567 Morgan Stanley Wealth Management - Corey Schaul ....................................... 363-8523 Mote Marine Laboratory ............................................... 388-4441 Must Do Visitor Guides, Siesta Publications, Inc..................................................... 266-0054 Myco-Tek ................................................................................... 486-9595 Myers Painting, LLC ........................................................... 921-9535

N National Awards Florida, Inc. ...................................... 383-9700 NBI Suncontrol...................................................................... 360-8500 New College Foundation, Inc. ..................................... 487-4800 Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Sokos, P.A. ......... 954-4691

O Dick & Karen O’Dowd ..................................................... 758-1282 Outrigger Resort .................................................................. 383-3187

P Palm Avenue Fine Art ...................................................... 388-7526

Palm Pages Inc. ...................................................................... 922-0441 Pam Santarlas ......................................................................... 737-2471 Pampered Movers of Sarasota, LLC ........................ 343-9443 Paradise Vacation Properties ....................................... 366-4433 Paragon Fine Art Festivals, Inc. ...................... (631) 421-1590 The Players, Inc. .................................................................... 365-2494 The Plumbing Place ........................................................... 378-5678 Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay .......................... 361-7514 Premier Sotheby’s International Realty ................ 383-2500 Premier Sotheby’s Intl. Realty - Andrew Bers ............................................................................ 383-2550 Progressive Waste Solutions ........................... (813) 352-9156 Property Solutions Group ............................................. 383-2727 Publix Supermarkets, Inc. .............................................. 383-1326

Q Qwik-N-EZ ............................................................................... 383-4549

R R&R Heating & Cooling, Inc. ....................................... 747-4055 RE/MAX Alliance Group ................................................ 383-9700 Red Hott Press Inc. ............................................................. 526-3964 Rental Depot Weddings Tents & Events, Co. ............................................................. 929-9382 The Resort at Longboat Key Club ............................ 383-8821 Riddell Law Group .............................................................. 366-1300 Right At Home ...................................................................... 929-1966 Robert Gault .................................................................................................. Robert Rokop AIA Architect, LLC ........................... 388-4100 Robrady ...................................................................................... 556-1662 Rodbender Fishing Charters ........................................ 320-8171 Rolling Waves Beach Cottage, Inc. ........................... 383-1323 The Royal Treatment Home Care LLC .................. 302-6193 RUM International Inc. .................................................... 387-7773 Rusty Chinnis Contractor, Inc. .................................... 383-2900 RVA, Resort Vacations ........................................ (888) 655-8640

S Sally Trout Interior Design, Inc. .................................. 953-4418 The Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach ..................... 388-2181 Sand Cay Beach Resort .................................................... 383-5044 Sand Petal Weddings ........................................................ 923-6060 Sandbar Restaurant ........................................................... 778-0444 Sandpiper Inn......................................................................... 383-2552 Sarabay Real Estate ............................................................. 355-7696 Sarasota Architectural Salvage ................................... 362-0803 Sarasota Bay Club ................................................................ 552-3284 Sarasota County Government ................................... 861-5257 Sarasota County Tax Collector .................................. 861-8300 Sarasota Document Shredding.................................. 927-7586 Sarasota Fun Machines ................................................... 925-0376 Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority .................... 359-5200 Sarasota Open ....................................................................... 809-8996Sarasota Opera...................................................................... 366-8450 Sarasota Trophy & Awards, Inc. ................................ 921-4339 The Sarasota YMCA .......................................................... 366-6778 Save Our Seabirds, Inc. ..................................................... 388-3010 Sea Club I .................................................................................. 383-2431 Sea Grape Inn ......................................................................... 383-2105 Sea Horse Beach Resort ................................................... 383-2417 Seaside Garden Retreat ................................................... 554-2123 Senior Bridge ........................................................................... 360-9700 Servpro of Bradenton ....................................................... 792-7715 Servpro of North Sarasota ............................................ 365-4614 ShelCidy Custom Remodeling, Inc. ......................... 921-4222 Shore Sarasota ....................................................................... 388-3535 Showcase Designs/ Green & Clean Homes ....... 586-3734 Shutts & Bowen .................................................................... 365-0550 Siesta Sports Rentals .......................................................... 346-1797

Signs by Tomorrow ............................................................ 925-2605 Signs Now ................................................................................. 951-7888 Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort ................................... 383-3731 Specialized Plumbing Technologies ........................ 379-5118 St. Armands Circle .............................................................. 388-1554 St. Armands Travel.............................................................. 388-4421 Statewide Disaster Restoration South ................... 359-9505 Steff’s Stuff Antiques ......................................................... 383-1901 Stephanie Dubsky Photography ............................... 587-9869 Stonegate Bank (formerly Florida Shores Bank) .................................. 684-5510Sun ’n’ Sea Cottages ........................................................... 383-5588 Suncoast Crane of Sarasota, LLC .............................. 915-0119 Suncoast Fishing Charters, LLC .................................. 356-0629 Sunglass Express Optical ................................................ 388-5115 Sunny Day Guide .................................................... (757) 468-0606 Sunset Realty .......................................................................... 587-9288 SunTrust Bank, Southwest Florida ........................... 387-5600 Superior Asphalt, Inc. ....................................................... 755-2850

T Take Shape for Life .............................................................. 544-4590 Tampa Bay Rays ....................................................... (727) 825-3250 Temple Beth Israel of Longboat Key, Inc.............. 383-3428 The David Gregory Salon ............................................... 383-8699 The Law Office of Thomas L. Young ......... (813) 251-9706 The Lock Up Self-Storage ............................................... 906-1601 Tim Smith Marine Services ........................................... 312-6728 Tommy Bahama’s Tropical Cafe ................................ 388-2888 Touch of Africa ..................................................................... 328-8943 Town of Longboat Key .................................................... 316-1999 Trimmers Holiday Decor ................................................ 355-6655 Turner Tree and Landscape ......................................... 745-2101Twin Shores Mobile Home Owners Assoc., Inc. ... 383-1646

U Unique Air, Inc. ...................................................................... 377-0153 United Electric .................................................... 756-5465 Ext:317 Universal Window Solutions ....................................... 752-7473 The UPS Store ........................................................................ 383-8989

V ValleyCrest Landscape Maintenance ..................... 383-0817 Veranda Beach Club .......................................................... 383-5511 Vision Asset Management ............................... (203) 415-5581 Visit Sarasota County ....................................................... 957-1877

W Wagner Realty ....................................................................... 383-5577 Wagner Realty - Bonnie Wiedeman ....................... 383-5577 Waterfront 7 Realty ........................................................... 400-6682 Watrous Video Productions, Inc. ............................. 366-3316 Weddings of Sarasota ....................................................... 923-4333 Westminster Towers & Shores.................................... 747-1881 White Sands Cleaner, Longboat ................................ 383-6312 White Sands of Longboat .............................................. 383-2428 The Wicker Inn ..................................................................... 387-8344 Wolfmouth Charters ........................................................ 720-4418 Wright Accounting, Inc. ................................................. 366-0344 WSLR, Inc. ................................................................................. 894-6469 Wyland Galleries .................................................................. 388-5331

Y Yarnall Warehouse, Inc. ................................................... 365-3060 Yorkshire Property Management ................ (231) 883-7402 Your Fitness Instructor .................................................... 312-6126

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» All businesses listed represent the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce membership as of Dec. 31, 2013. This directory lists Chamber businesses, services and professionals categorically.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

ACCOMMODATIONS

Beach Castle ResortJana Troyer5310 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-2639(888) 655-8640E-mail: [email protected]

The Beach on Longboat KeyJana Troyer3465 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-1636(888) 655-8640E-mail: [email protected]

The BeachcomberSteve Zook2721 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-1083E-mail: [email protected]

Bungalow Beach ResortGayle Luper2000 Gulf Drive N.Bradenton Beach, FL 34217(941) 778-3600(800) 779-3601E-mail: [email protected]

Casa Del Mar Beach ResortMark Meador4621 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-5549E-mail: [email protected]

Cedars Tennis ResortJana Troyer645A Cedars CourtLongboat Key, FL 34228(888) 655-8640E-mail: [email protected]

Cedars West of Longboat, Inc.Lois Donnelly5655 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-4666E-mail: [email protected]

The Diplomat ResortMatt Angelo3155 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-3791, (800) 344-5418E-mail: [email protected]

The Dock on the BaySusan Smith3440 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-3716E-mail: [email protected]

Florida Vacation ConnectionJan Jordan and Michele Knuese3720 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 387-9709, (800) 593-4390E-mail: [email protected]

Four Winds Beach ResortNancy Yoder2605 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-2411, (800) 982-8720E-mail: [email protected]

Gulf Beach MotelDebbie Stirling930 Ben Franklin DriveSarasota, FL 34236(941) 388-2127, (800) 232-2489E-mail: [email protected]

Gulf Tides of Longboat KeyJulia Langevin3008 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-5595, (800) 333-7335E-mail: [email protected]

Hilton Longboat Key Beachfront ResortRoy Padgett4711 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-2451, (800) 282-3046www.longboatkey.hilton.com

Holiday Inn Lido BeachKymberley Mackenzie233 Ben Franklin DriveSarasota, FL 34236(941) 388-5555, (866) 306-5452E-mail: [email protected]

Lido Beach ResortSusan Ryan700 Ben Franklin DriveSarasota, FL 34236(941) 388-2161, (800) 441-2113E-mail: [email protected]

Little Gull CottagesDebbie Trotter5330 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-8818, (800) 333-7335E-mail: [email protected]

Longboat Bay ClubLisa Langevin3200 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-9561, (800) 333-7335www.FloridaRent.com

Outrigger ResortBetty Johnson5155 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-3187(866) 744-6400E-mail: [email protected]

The Resort at Longboat Key ClubKaren Rangel220 Sands Point RoadLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-8821, (800) 237-8821E-mail: [email protected]

CORPORATE SPONSORS

Corporate Partners Member Plus


Rolling Waves Beach Cottage, Inc.Pat Laurin6351 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-1323E-mail: [email protected]

RVA, Resort VacationsJana Troyer4030 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(888) 655-8640E-mail: [email protected]

Sandcastle Resort at Lido BeachSandra Rios1540 Ben Franklin DriveSarasota, FL 34236(941) 388-2181(800) 225-2181E-mail: sandcastlelidobeach.comwww.sandcastlelidobeach.com

Sand Cay Beach ResortElaine Frederick4725 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-5044(800) 843-4459E-mail: [email protected]

Sandpiper InnHarold Cullison5451 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-2552E-mail: [email protected]

Sea Club IChristine Bushman4141 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-2431E-mail: [email protected]

Sea Grape InnWanda Hatfield5125 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-2105E-mail: [email protected]

Sea Horse Beach ResortMary Maciel3453 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-2417(866) 383-2417E-mail: [email protected]

Seaside Garden RetreatThomas Brennan2922-2936 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 554-2123E-mail: [email protected]

Silver Sands Gulf Beach ResortJana Troyer5841 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-3731(888) 655-8640E-mail: [email protected]

Sun ’n’ Sea CottagesJim McGucken4651 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-5588E-mail: [email protected]

Veranda Beach ClubGrace Denton2509 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-5511(800) 411-5511E-mail: [email protected]

White Sands of LongboatWayne Lashway5114 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-2428(800) 230-2428E-mail: [email protected]

The Wicker InnLissy LaFlamme5581 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 387-8344(800) 285-3481E-mail: [email protected]

ACCOUNTANTS

Kerkering, Barberio & Co.Beth Ebersole, CPA1990 Main St., Suite 801Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 365-4617(800) 966-8676E-mail: [email protected]

Michael F. Jakusovas, C.P.A., P.L.Michael Jakusovas5550 26th St. W., Suite 1Bradenton, FL 34207(941) 727-1041E-mail: [email protected]

Wright Accounting, Inc.Barbara Wright1226 N. Tamiami Trail, Suite 200Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 366-0344E-mail: [email protected]

ADVERTISING

Madison Ave. Advertising & Publishing, Inc.Rick Bergere501 St. Andrews DriveSarasota, FL 34243(941) 351-0979E-mail: [email protected]

ADVERTISING DIRECTORY & GUIDE

Palm Pages Inc.Karen Saunders5473 Aylesbury LaneSarasota, FL 34241(941) 922-0441E-mail: [email protected]

AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING

Aqua Plumbing & AirJohn Wojtyna8283 Vico CourtSarasota, FL 34240(941) 366-7676E-mail: [email protected]

Arctic Air Services, Inc.Scott Whitaker2211 Whitfield Park Ave.Sarasota, FL 34243(941) 747-8800E-mail: [email protected]

Building ConnectionsAllie Hueter2365 Slough RoadSarasota, FL 34240(941) 465-0081E-mail: [email protected]

Sun ’n Sea Cottages4561 Gulf of Mexico Drive

Longboat Key, FL 34228941.383.5588

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R&R Heating & Cooling, Inc.Denine Kavany4525 30th St W., Suite F-16Bradenton, FL 34207(941) 747-4055E-mail: [email protected]

Unique Air, Inc.Mike Montgomery4515 19th St. Court E.Bradenton, FL 34203(941) 377-0153, (877) 247-7365E-mail: [email protected]

AIRPORT

Sarasota Manatee Airport AuthorityMark Stuckey6000 Airport CircleSarasota, FL 34243(941) 359-5200E-mail: [email protected]

AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION

Island SedanMike Malone107 Third St. S.Bradenton Beach, FL 34217(941) 730-8803E-mail: [email protected]

Longboat Limousine/Suncoast SedansJimmy SeatonGulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-1235, (800) 525-4661E-mail: [email protected]

ALARM SYSTEMS

United ElectricLarry Underwood2045 60th Place E.Bradenton, FL 34203(941) 756-5465 Ext:317E-mail: [email protected]

ANTIQUES

Sarasota Architectural SalvageJesse White1093 Central Ave.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 362-0803E-mail: [email protected]

Steff’s Stuff AntiquesStephanie Claussen5380 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 101Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-1901E-mail: [email protected]

APPAREL CLOTHING - RETAIL

Binjara TradersCleon Dixon327 John Ringling Blvd.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 388-3335E-mail: [email protected]

Brooks BrothersRoger Gay1500 Main St.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 954-7545www.brooksbrothers.com

Shore SarasotaKristi Perez465 John Ringling Blvd.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 388-3535E-mail: [email protected]

ARCHITECTS

Gregory K. Wall AIA PAGreg Wall15 Paradise Plaza, Suite 156Sarasota, FL 34239(941) 953-5454E-mail: [email protected]

Innovative Habitat ArchitectsBradley John Smith5932 Wildwood Ave.Sarasota, FL 34231(941) 921-2517E-mail: [email protected]

Robert Rokop AIA Architect, LLCRobert Rokop400 Madison DriveSarasota, FL 34236(941) 388-4100E-mail: [email protected]

ART CENTER

Longboat Key Center for the ArtsJane Buckman6860 Longboat Drive S.Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-2345E-mail: [email protected]/LBKCA

ART DEALER

Palm Avenue Fine ArtCrystal Wagner10 S. Palm Ave.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 388-7526E-mail: [email protected]

ART FESTIVALS / EVENTS

Paragon Fine Art Festivals, Inc.Bill Kinney1433 Flower DriveSarasota, FL(631) 421-1590E-mail: [email protected]

ART GALLERY

Hodgell GalleryBrian J. O’Connell46 Palm Ave. S.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 366-1146E-mail: [email protected]

Wyland GalleriesGuy Vincent314 John Ringling Blvd.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 388-5331(888) 588-5331E-mail: [email protected]

ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

Myco-TekJoe Tine325 Laurel Road E.Nokomis, FL 34275(941) 486-9595E-mail: [email protected]

ASPHALT PAVING

Superior Asphalt, Inc.Craig W. Robson4703 15th St. E.Bradenton, FL 34203-3619(941) 755-2850www.superiorasphaltinc.net

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ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP / INDIVIDUAL

B.J. Bishop634 Buttonwood DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(571) 228-2610E-mail: [email protected]

Fran Blum595 Bay Isles Road, Suite ILongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-9625E-mail: [email protected]

Dick and Karen O’Dowd172 Pinehurst DriveBradenton, FL 34210(941) 758-1282E-mail: [email protected]

Robert GaultE-mail: [email protected]

ASSOCIATION ACCOUNTING

Michael F. Jakusovas, C.P.A., P.L.Michael Jakusovas5550 26th St. W., Suite 1Bradenton, FL 34207(941) 727-1041E-mail: [email protected]

ATTORNEY

Caswell LegalChris Caswell6842 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 366-7727 E-mail: [email protected]

Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, PCHarriet Zivley945 Heights Blvd. Houston, TX 77008(713) 739-7722 E-mail: [email protected]

Economic Recovery GroupDaffnee Cohen1936 Lee Road, Suite 105Winter Park, FL 32789(888) 270-6288www.erglawfirm.com

Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Sokos, P.A.Darren R. Inverso1819 Main St., Suite 610Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 954-4691E-mail: [email protected]

Riddell Law GroupJulie Riddell3400 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 202Sarasota, FL 34239(941) 366-1300www.rlglawfirm.com

Shutts & BowenMike Siegel46 N. Washington Blvd., Suite 1Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 365-0550E-mail: [email protected]

The Law Office of Thomas L. YoungWhitney Ross2619 W. Watrous Ave.Tampa, FL 33629(813) 251-9706E-mail: [email protected]

ATTRACTION

Asolo Repertory TheatreJudith Lambert5555 N. Tamiami TrailSarasota, FL 34243(941) 351-9010(800) 361-8388E-mail: [email protected]

Circus Arts ConservatoryPatty Ordoncz-Bains2075 Bahia Vista St.Sarasota, FL 34239(941) 355-9335E-mail: [email protected]

Mote Marine LaboratoryDr. Michael P. Crosby1600 Ken Thompson ParkwaySarasota, FL 34236(941) 388-4441(800) 691-6683E-mail: [email protected]

Sarasota OperaGreg Parry61 N. Pineapple Ave.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 366-8450(888) 673-7212E-mail: [email protected]

Save Our Seabirds, Inc.David Pilston1708 Ken Thompson ParkwaySarasota, FL 34236(941) 388-3010E-mail: [email protected]

AUTOMOBILE SALES / LEASING

AutoNation Ford BradentonTroy Brown5325 14th St. W.Bradenton, FL 34207(941) 747-4411www.autonation.com

BABY FURNITURE & RENTALS

ABC RentalsLynn Shaffer5352 Gulf DriveHolmes Beach, FL 34217(941) 929-1850(866) 342-2446E-mail: [email protected]

BABYSITTER & NANNY REFERRAL

Elite Family CareDebra Fortosis3947 Clark Road, Suite DSarasota, FL 34233(941) 556-1117E-mail: [email protected]

BACKGROUND CHECKS

AskTheSeal.comEd Marchiselli3001 N. Rocky Point Drive E., Suite 200Tampa, FL 33607(800) 410-7325E-mail: [email protected]

BAIT & TACKLE SHOP

Annie’s Bait & TackleKim Shearer4334 127th St. W.Cortez, FL 34215(941) 794-3580

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BANKING / FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Bank United - Broadway Promenade BranchSally Daisomont1058 N. Tamiami Trail, Suite 111Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 366-2904E-mail: [email protected]

Cadence BankDavid Farrar25 S. Links Ave.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 365-5934www.cadencebank.com

First Bank of Longboat KeyCal Bonnett5390 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 101Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-6847, (800) 354-6096E-mail: [email protected]

Insignia BankLynette Warnars333 N. Orange Ave.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 366-7100E-mail: [email protected]

Stonegate Bank (formerly Florida Shores Bank)Joseph Fierro1680 Fruitville RoadSarasota, FL 34236(941) 684-5510E-mail: [email protected]

SunTrust Bank, Southwest FloridaAsima Palmer510 Bay Isles RoadLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 387-5600(800) 786-8787www.suntrust.com

BANQUETS & EVENTS

Beach BistroSean Murphy6600 Gulf DriveHolmes Beach, FL 34217(941) 778-6444E-mail: [email protected]

BEACH EQUIPMENT RENTALS

ABC RentalsLynn Shaffer5352 Gulf DriveHolmes Beach, FL 34217(941) 929-1850(866) 342-2446E-mail: [email protected]

BEACH WEDDING CEREMONIES

Jay Goodley EntertainmentJay Goodley238 W. Tampa Ave.Venice, FL 34285(941) 480-9600E-mail: [email protected]

BEACH WHEELCHAIRS

Siesta Sports RentalsSheila Lewis6551 Midnight Pass RoadSiesta Key, FL 34242(941) 346-1797E-mail: [email protected]

BEAUTY SALON

A Victorian Bride Hair & Make-up Studio / Artist - On LocationLinda A. Shepard2746 Siesta DriveSarasota, FL 34233(941) 928-3651E-mail: [email protected]

Design 2000 for Hair & NailsSandra LaRose6840 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 387-9807www.Design2000longboatkeyfl.com

Green Ginger Hair DesignGordon Hall369 St. Armands CircleSarasota, FL 34236(941) 388-5500E-mail: [email protected]

The David Gregory SalonGregory Koss5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 103Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-8699E-mail: [email protected]

BEER WHOLESALERS

Gold Coast Eagle DistributingJohn Saputo7051 Wireless CourtSarasota, FL 34240(941) 355-7685www.abwholesaler.com/goldcoasteagle

BICYCLE RENTALS

Backyard Bike ShopCharlie Nichols5610 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 1BLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-5184E-mail: [email protected]


BOAT CHARTERS

Abbott’s Family ChartersCapt. Greg Abbott4531 Hale St.Sarasota, FL 34233(941) 302-4734E-mail: [email protected]

Liquid Limousine Charters, LLCCapt. Jimmy SeatonPO Box 10306Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-1235E-mail: [email protected]

Rodbender Fishing ChartersScott K. Green920 John Ringling CausewaySarasota, FL 34236(941) 320-8171E-mail: capt.scott.green@ sarasotafishingcharter.comwww.sarasotafishingcharter.com

Suncoast Fishing Charters, LLCRose Alstrom723 Jungle Queen WayLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 356-0629E-mail: [email protected]

Wolfmouth ChartersWayne Genthner4120 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 720-4418E-mail: [email protected]

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Cannons MarinaDavid Miller6040 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-1311E-mail: [email protected]

BOAT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

Tim Smith Marine ServicesTim Smith550 Mango Ave.Sarasota, FL 34237(941) 312-6728E-mail: [email protected]

BOAT RETAILER


BUILDING MATERIALS

Sarasota Architectural SalvageJesse White1093 Central Ave.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 362-0803E-mail: [email protected]

BUSINESS RECORDS MANAGEMENT

Yarnall Warehouse, Inc.Jay Vandroff1590 East Ave. N.Sarasota, FL 34237(941) 365-3060(800) 527-5753E-mail: [email protected]

CABINETRY/CABINETS

LBK Cabinetry StudioEric Crockett5360 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 108Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 552-8137E-mail: [email protected]

Rusty Chinnis Contractor, Inc.Rusty Chinnis5570 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-2900E-mail: [email protected]

CABLE TELEVISION

Comcast CableBarbara Hagen5205 Fruitville RoadSarasota, FL 34232(941) 371-6700(800) 266-2278www.comcast.com

CARPET CLEANING

Servpro of BradentonLarry Hibbs4301 32nd St. W., Suite C-16Bradenton, FL 34205(941) 792-7715(800) 737-8776www.servpro.com

Servpro of North SarasotaJeff Vermillion6341 Porter Road, Suite 14Sarasota, FL 34240(941) 365-4614E-mail: [email protected]

CATERING

Harry’s Continental KitchensLynn Christensen5600 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-0777E-mail: [email protected]

CHURCH

Christ Church of Longboat Key (Presbyterian U.S.A.)Mike Gardiner6400 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-8833E-mail: [email protected]

Longboat Island ChapelJoy Danner6200 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-6491E-mail: [email protected]

CLEANING / MAINTENANCE - RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

Cleaner ConditionsBobby VilladonigaP.O. Box 18892Sarasota, FL 34276(941) 587-8835www.cleanerconditions.com

Pam Santarlas4900 Manatee Ave. W., Suite 101Bradenton, FL 34209(941) 737-2471

CLEANING COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL

HouseMaidsBrian O’Neil8140 Blaikie Court, Unit BSarasota, FL 34240(941) 953-4300E-mail: [email protected]

CLOTHING BOUTIQUE

Anna Maria Island Sarong CompanyLeesa Schilling9908 Gulf Drive, Suite CAnna Maria, FL 34216(941) 962-8439E-mail: [email protected]

COMPUTER RENTALS

The UPS StoreNeil McDonald5380 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 105Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-8989E-mail: [email protected]/3225

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CONDOMINIUM REMODELING

Edgewater Contractors, Inc.Jay Anderson2126 River Ridge DriveSarasota, FL 34239(941) 809-4835E-mail: [email protected]


ShelCidy Custom Remodeling, Inc.Albert D. Brannon Jr.3750 S. Osprey Ave.Sarasota, FL 34239(941) 921-4222E-mail: [email protected]

CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES / GENERAL CONTRACTORS

Bluewater Construction, LLCRose Alstrom723 Jungle Queen WayLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-8043E-mail: [email protected]

Edgewater Contractors Inc.Jay Anderson2126 River Ridge DriveSarasota, FL 34239(941) 809-4835E-mail: [email protected]


CONSTRUCTION CONSULTING


Foreman and Associates, Inc.Michael Foreman2511 Bee Ridge RoadSarasota, FL 34239(941) 955-8111E-mail: [email protected]

CONVENIENCE STORE


Qwik-N-EZGinny Savidge4030 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-4549E-mail: [email protected]

CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors BureauElliott Falcione1 Haben Blvd.Palmetto, FL 34221(941) 729-9177www.bradentongulfislands.com

Visit Sarasota CountyVirginia HaleySarasota Visitors Center701 N. Tamiami TrailSarasota, FL 34236(941) 957-1877www.visitsarasota.org

CRANE SERVICE

Suncoast Crane of Sarasota, LLCMike Schlabach2341 Appaloosa CircleSarasota, FL 34240(941) 915-0119E-mail: [email protected]

CREDIT CARD PROCESSING

Dennis Hassell & AssociatesDennis Hassell9423 Portside TerraceBradenton, FL 34212(941) 746-4919E-mail: [email protected]

DANCE INSTRUCTION

Dori Dance StudioJared PalgowskiP.O. Box 123Laurel, FL 34272(941) 726-2130E-mail: [email protected]

DECORATING/DECOR

Trimmers Holiday DecorDale Norwine2650 59th St.Sarsaota, FL 34243(941) 355-6655E-mail: [email protected]

DELICATESSEN


DENTIST

Longboat Key DentalDr. Michael J. O’Neil595 Bay Isles Road Suite 110Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-6400E-mail: [email protected]

DISASTER RESTORATION

Statewide Disaster Restoration SouthBob Benson2133 47th St.Sarasota, FL 34234(941) 359-9505E-mail: [email protected]

DOCK & BOAT LIFT WIRING

Miller ElectricEd Gocher6992 Iris St.Sarasota, FL 34243(941) 383-1008E-mail: [email protected]

DOCUMENT SHREDDING

Sarasota Document ShreddingKathleen Martin4563 Mariotti Court, Suite 101Sarasota, FL 34233(941) 927-7586E-mail: [email protected]


DOORS

Fox Mirror & Glass, Inc.Rick Fox2172 10th St.Sarasota, FL 34237(941) 955-4448E-mail: [email protected]

Universal Window SolutionsBob Smith2502 81st Place E.Sarasota, FL 34243(941) 752-7473E-mail: bsmith@universalwindowsolutions.comwww.universalwindowsolutions.com

DRY CLEANERS

All Star Laundry & Dry CleaningCheryl Walstad6826 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 907-6814E-mail: [email protected]

Key Cleaners & Linen Service, Inc.Dana Porterfield5390 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 105Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-1222E-mail: [email protected]

White Sands Cleaner, LongboatDenny Rudd519 Bay Isles ParkwayLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-6312

ECO TOURS

Liquid Limousine Charters, LLCCapt. Jimmy SeatonPO Box 10306Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-1235E-mail: [email protected]

Rodbender Fishing ChartersScott K. Green920 John Ringling CausewaySarasota, FL 34236(941) 320-8171E-mail: capt.scott.green@sarasotafishingcharter.comwww.sarasotafishingcharter.com

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota CountyMark Huey1680 Fruitville Road, Suite 402Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 309-1200E-mail: [email protected]

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE / LEARNING SERVICES

The Longboat Key Education CenterSusan Goldfarb5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 212Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-8811E-mail: [email protected]

New College Foundation, Inc.Shannon Duvall5800 Bay Shore RoadThe Keating CenterSarasota, FL 34243(941) 487-4800E-mail: [email protected]

ELECTRICAL SERVICE / REPAIR



Unique Air, Inc.Mike Montgomery4515 19th St. Court. E.Bradenton, FL 34203(941) 377-0153(877) 247-7365E-mail: [email protected]


ENGRAVING

Sarasota Trophy & Awards, Inc.Kenneth R. Levanti6601 Superior Ave.Sarasota, FL 34231(941) 921-4339E-mail: [email protected]

EVENT COORDINATORS

Paragon Fine Art Festivals, Inc.Bill Kinney1433 Flower DriveSarasota, FL(631) 421-1590E-mail: [email protected]

EVENT PLANNING

Event Production, LLCAngela Santucci11347 Dancing River DriveVenice, FL 34292(941) 493-6969E-mail: [email protected]

EYEWEAR

Sunglass Express OpticalYvonne Schloss343 St. Armands CircleSarasota, FL 34236(941) 388-5115E-mail: [email protected]

FINANCIAL SERVICES & CONSULTING

Longboat Key Financial & Insurance GroupMichael T. Doll6350 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 101Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-2300(866) 383-5300E-mail: MichaelTDoll@LongboatKeyFinancial.comwww.LongboatKeyFinancial.com

Morgan Stanley Wealth ManagementCorey Schaul2 N. Tamiami Trail, Suite 1100Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 363-8523E-mail: [email protected]/coreyschaul

Vision Asset ManagementVeronica Murphy22 S. Links Ave., Suite 204Sarasota, FL 34236(203) 415-5581E-mail: [email protected]


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FIRE RESTORATION


Servpro of BradentonLarry Hibbs4301 32nd St. W., Suite C-16Bradenton, FL 34205(941) 792-7715, (800) 737-8776www.servpro.com


FISHING CHARTERS

Abbott’s Family ChartersCapt. Greg Abbott4531 Hale St.Sarasota, FL 34233(941) 302-4734E-mail: [email protected]

Rodbender Fishing ChartersScott K. Green920 John Ringling CausewaySarasota, FL 34236(941) 320-8171E-mail: capt.scott.green@sarasotafishingcharter.comwww.sarasotafishingcharter.com



FITNESS

Your Fitness InstructorPetar Sibinkic20 Ave. of the FlowersLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 312-6126E-mail: [email protected]

FLOOR CARE & CLEANING SERVICES

Floor Care SolutionsJohn F. Cozy7267 Mauna Loa Blvd.Sarasota, FL 34241(941) 552-1287 E-mail: [email protected]

FLOOR COVERINGS

G. Fried Flooring AmericaJack Dean4608 S. Tamiami TrailSarasota, FL 34231(941) 921-7704 www.gfriedflooring.com

GENERAL CONTRACTOR


Gagne ConstructionDan Gagne214 Pine Ave.Anna Maria, FL 34216(941) 778-3215E-mail: [email protected]

James Anderson Design & BuildingJames Anderson937 Scherer WayOsprey, FL 34229(941) 993-2117E-mail: [email protected]

JSC Corp - Remodeling & ConstructionJon Schneider1305 60th St E.Bradenton, FL 34208(941) 744-1062E-mail: [email protected]

GIFTWARE


GLASS


GLASS ETCHING


GOLF & TENNIS FACILITIES

Longboat Key Tennis CenterJohn Mracheck590 Bay Isles ParkwayLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 316-8367E-mail: [email protected]/departments/ tennis/tennis.htm

GOLF COURSES - PRIVATE MEMBERSHIPS

The Longboat Key ClubJuliette Valin442 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 387-1602E-mail: [email protected]

GOVERNMENT

Sarasota County GovernmentJeff Maultsby1660 Ringling Blvd.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 861-5257E-mail: [email protected]

Sarasota County Tax CollectorBarbara Ford-Coates101 S. Washington Blvd.Sarasota, FL 34236-6993(941) 861-8300E-mail: [email protected]

Town of Longboat KeySusan Phillips501 Bay Isles RoadLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 316-1999www.longboatkey.org

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GROCERY STORE

Publix Supermarkets, Inc.Andy Lappin525 Bay Isles ParkwayShoppes of Bay IslesLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-1326

GUITARIST

Marc Mannino, GuitaristMarc Mannino3736 82nd Ave. Circle E., Unit 101Sarasota, FL 34243(941) 773-4227E-mail: [email protected]

HAIR SALON


HANDY MAN

John Gubernat Handyman ServicesJohn Gubernat747 St. Judes Drive S., Unit 3Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-5765E-mail: [email protected]

HARDWARE - RETAIL

Longboat HardwareReed Savidge4030 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-1313E-mail: [email protected]

HAULING SERVICE

Coastal Hauling ServiceBruce ShearerP.O. Box 163Cortez, FL 34215(941) 794-1322

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Take Shape for LifeStephanie Dluzneski, RN8301 Flagstaff WaySarasota, FL 34241(941) 544-4590E-mail: [email protected]

HEALTH CARE

The Inn at Sarasota Bay ClubDr. Debra Sandberg1303 N. Tamiami TrailSarasota, FL 34236(941) 953-6949www.TheInnatSarasotaBayClub.net

HOME DESIGN/AUDIO/VIDEO


HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES

A Bridge for Independence, LLCKimberly Stanford2547 Orsova WaySarasota, FL 34231(941) 925-2433E-mail: sarasota@abridgeforindependence.comwww.abridgeforindependence.com

Help at Home HealthcareJoyce Berk540 John Ringling Blvd.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 388-3117E-mail: [email protected]

Right At HomeMichael Juceam2344 Bee Ridge Road, Suite 103Sarasota, FL 34239(941) 929-1966www.seniorcaresarasota.com

The Royal Treatment Home Care LLCJeffrey Rudge6623 Glades WaySarasota, FL(941) 302-6193E-mail: [email protected]

Senior BridgeDorothy Burns1751 Mound St., Suite 100Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 360-9700www.nursingresourcesfl.com

HOME MANAGEMENT

Always HomeMs. Valerie Lojewski(941) 404-1011E-mail: [email protected]

HOME STAGING

Showcase Designs/Green & Clean HomesCarol DeLoach15 Paradise Plaza, Suite 114Sarasota, FL 34239(941) 586-3734E-mail: [email protected]

HOME WATCH SERVICE

LBK Home Services, LLCJanine Irizarry690 Lands End DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-3555E-mail: [email protected]

ICE CREAM PARLOR / CONFECTION SHOP

Kilwin’s Chocolates of St. ArmandsJanice Holly312 John Ringling Blvd.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 388-3200

INSURANCE

Advanced Insurance Brokerage, LLCLisa Brakefield9908 Gulf Drive, Suite BAnna Maria, FL 34216(941) 896-4800E-mail: [email protected]

Al Purmort InsuranceTonya Atchison3340 Bee Ridge RoadSarasota, FL 34239(941) 924-3808E-mail: [email protected]

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BB&T - Oswald Trippe & CompanyRalph Warfel5203 Gulf DriveHolmes Beach, FL 34217(941) 778-2206E-mail: [email protected]

Longboat Key Financial & Insurance GroupMichael T. Doll6350 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 101Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-2300(866) 383-5300E-mail: MichaelTDoll@LongboatKeyFinancial.comwww.LongboatKeyFinancial.com

INSURANCE / ANNUITIES

Alan Hazley Financial Alan Hazley3655 Cortez Road W.Bradenton, FL 34210(941) 755-9791E-mail: [email protected]

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management - Corey SchaulCorey Schaul2 N. Tamiami Trail, Suite 1100Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 363-8523E-mail: [email protected]/coreyschaul

INTERIOR DESIGN / DECORATING

Bridge Street InteriorsDeborah Myers114 Bridge St.Bradenton Beach, FL 34217(941) 782-1130E-mail: [email protected]

Sally Trout Interior Design, Inc.Sally Trout75 Cocoanut Ave.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 953-4418E-mail: [email protected]

Showcase Designs/Green & Clean HomesCarol DeLoach15 Paradise Plaza, Suite 114Sarasota, FL 34239(941) 586-3734E-mail: [email protected]

INVESTMENTS

Longboat Key Financial & Insurance GroupMichael T. Doll6350 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 101Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-2300(866) 383-5300E-mail: MichaelTDoll@LongboatKey Financial.comwww.LongboatKeyFinancial.com


Vision Asset ManagementVeronica Murphy22 S. Links Ave., Suite 204Sarasota, FL 34236(203) 415-5581E-mail: [email protected]

IRISH PUB

Lynches Pub & GrubChristine Lynch19B N. Blvd. of the PresidentsSarasota, FL 34236(941) 388-5550E-mail: [email protected]

IRRIGATION - LANDSCAPE

Arrow Environmental ServicesRoger Brannon6225 Tower LaneSarasota, FL 34240(941) 377-0888E-mail: [email protected]

JEWELRY

Steff’s Stuff AntiquesStephanie Claussen5380 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 101Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-1901E-mail: [email protected]

KAYAK RENTALS



KITCHEN & BATH PRODUCTS

LaPensee Plumbing & PoolsKaren LaPensee401 Manatee Ave.Holmes Beach, FL 34217(941) 778-5622E-mail: [email protected]

The Plumbing PlaceJohn Smithman5678 Fruitville RoadSarasota, FL 34232(941) 378-5678E-mail: [email protected]

KITCHENS & BATHS


LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR

Turner Tree and LandscapeDarrell Turner2504 64th Street Court EastBradenton, Fl. 34208(941) 745-2101www.turnertree-landscape.com

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LANDSCAPE LIGHTING

Landscape Lighting Repair, Inc.John RohanServing Sarasota and Manatee counties(941) 786-6644E-mail: [email protected] Lighting Repair.com


LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE


Blue Creek Enterprises, Inc.Bobby Hardy595 Bay Isles Road, Suite 210Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-0822E-mail: [email protected]

LAWN SERVICES / LANDSCAPING

Grant’s Gardens, Inc.Glenn Souza1465 Northgate Blvd.Sarasota, FL 34234(941) 343-9396www.grantsgardens.com

ValleyCrest Landscape MaintenanceJames Jordan5620 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 6Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-0817www.valleycrest.com

LIBRARY

Longboat Library, Inc.Amy C. Roth555 Bay Isles RoadLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-2011E-mail: [email protected]/library

LIMOUSINE SERVICE

Longboat Limousine/Suncoast SedansJimmy SeatonGulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-1235(800) 525-4661E-mail: [email protected]

LOUNGE

Euphemia Haye Restaurant and The Haye Loft Lounge & Dessert RoomD’Arcy Arpke5540 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-3633E-mail: [email protected]

MAIL BOXES - PRIVATE


MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Tampa Bay RaysKristi CaponeOne Tropicana DriveSt. Petersburg, FL 33705(727) 825-3250, (888) 326-7297www.raysbaseball.com

MAKEUP & SKIN CARE


MANICURES & PEDICURES


MARINA


MARKETING

Boost StudioChristine Koch4753 Compass DriveBradenton, FL 34208(941) 748-0915E-mail: [email protected]

MASSAGE THERAPY

Liz Yerkes, LMT4134 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 208BLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 387-0857E-mail: [email protected]

Longboat Key MassageDonna Papaleo5620 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 1Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 387-3388E-mail: [email protected]

MIRRORS


MOBILE HOME OWNERS ASSOC.

Gulfshore of Longboat KeyFred Bez3710 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-2254E-mail: [email protected]

Twin Shores Mobile Home Owners Assoc., Inc.Pat Novi3740 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-1646E-mail: [email protected]

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Myco-TekJoe Tine325 Laurel Road E. Nokomis, FL 34275(941) 486-9595E-mail: [email protected]

Servpro of BradentonLarry Hibbs4301 32nd St. W., Suite C-16Bradenton, FL 34205(941) 792-7715, (800) 737-8776www.servpro.com


MORTGAGES

Michael Saunders & Co.C.J. Coury440 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 730-2444E-mail: [email protected]


SunTrust Bank, Southwest FloridaAsima Palmer510 Bay Isles RoadLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 387-5600(800) 786-8787www.suntrust.com

MOVING COMPANIES

Davi & Valenti Movers- Stevens Van LinesPete C. Stevens2314 Whitfield Industrial WaySarasota, FL 34243(941) 727-1459(800) 282-7674E-mail: [email protected]

Pampered Movers of Sarasota, LLCCasey Martin4549 Mariotti Court, Suite 101Sarasota, FL 34233(941) 343-9443E-mail: [email protected]

Yarnall Warehouse, Inc.Jay Vandroff1590 East Ave. N.Sarasota, FL 34237(941) 365-3060(800) 527-5753E-mail: [email protected]

MOVING SUPPLIES

The Lock Up Self-StorageJohn Jones1003 N. Orange Ave.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 906-1601E-mail: [email protected]

MUSICIAN / ENTERTAINMENT

Dolce OrchestraLorraine English304 21st W.Bradenton, FL 34205(941) 746-4634E-mail: [email protected]

NAIL SERVICES


NEWSPAPERS

The Longboat ObserverMatt Walsh5570 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-5509E-mail: [email protected]

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

Asolo Repertory TheatreJudith Lambert5555 N. Tamiami TrailSarasota, FL 34243(941) 351-9010(800) 361-8388E-mail: [email protected]

Christ Church of Longboat Key (Presbyterian U.S.A.)Mike Gardiner6400 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-8833E-mail: [email protected]

Easter Seals Southwest Florida, Inc.Ladd Waldo350 Braden Ave.Sarasota, FL 34243(941) 355-7637 Ext:404www.easterseals-swfl.org

Goodwill - ManasotaLuAnne Kirschner7501 15th St. E.Sarasota, FL 34243(941) 355-2721www.gimi.org


Longboat Island Chapel Lord’s WarehouseCindy Kuehnel6140 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-4738E-mail: [email protected]

Longboat Key Chamber of CommerceGail Loefgren5390 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 102Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-2466E-mail: [email protected]

The Longboat Key Education CenterSusan Goldfarb5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 212Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-8811E-mail: [email protected]

Longboat Key Garden Club, Inc.Carol PeschelP.O. Box 8375Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-0538E-mail: [email protected]

Longboat Library, Inc.Amy C. Roth555 Bay Isles RoadLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-2011E-mail: [email protected]/library

Mote Marine LaboratoryDr. Michael P. Crosby1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 388-4441; (800) 691-6683E-mail: [email protected]


New College Foundation, Inc.Shannon Duvall5800 Bay Shore RoadThe Keating CenterSarasota, FL 34243(941) 487-4800E-mail: [email protected]

The Players, Inc.Michelle Pingel838 N. Tamiami TrailSarasota, FL 34236(941) 365-2494E-mail: [email protected]

Sarasota OperaGreg Parry61 N. Pineapple Ave.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 366-8450(888) 673-7212E-mail: [email protected]

The Sarasota YMCATricia Pokorney1991 Main St.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 366-6778E-mail: [email protected]

Save Our Seabirds, Inc.David Pilston1708 Ken Thompson ParkwaySarasota, FL 34236(941) 388-3010E-mail: [email protected]

Temple Beth Israel of Longboat Key, Inc.Rabbi Jonathan R. Katz567 Bay Isles RoadLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-3428E-mail: [email protected]

WSLR, Inc.Arlene Sweeting525 Kumquat CourtSarasota, FL 34236(941) 894-6469E-mail: [email protected]

OFFICE EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES

Gulf Business SystemsMartin Hyde1548 Main St.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 379-0111E-mail: [email protected]

OPTICAL SHOP


PADDLE BOARDS


PAINTING & WATERPROOFING


Myers Painting, LLCNate Reeves242 S. Washington Blvd., Suite 314Sarasota, FL 34239(941) 921-9535E-mail: [email protected]

PARTY/EVENT RENTALS

Rental Depot Weddings Tents & Events, Co.Alan R. Giever3914 Swift RoadSarasota, FL 34231(941) 929-9382E-mail: [email protected]. arentaldepot.com

PAVER SEALING

Gorilla KleenWanda Smith1663 11th St.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 952-1000E-mail: [email protected]

PEST CONTROL


Hughes ExterminatorsNorm Mallard7690 S. Tamiami TrailSarasota, FL 34231(941) 923-4544E-mail: [email protected]

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Jack Elka PhotographyJack Elka315 58th St.Holmes Beach, FL 34217(941) 778-2711E-mail: [email protected]

Kimberly Dyer PhotographyKimberly DyerSarasota(941) 228-3120E-mail: [email protected]

Mary Lou Johnson PhotographyMary Lou Johnson5965 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-4217E-mail: [email protected]

Moments in Time PhotographyFred Mailloux6616 Gateway Ave.Sarasota, FL 34231(941) 362-4567; (866) 362-4560E-mail: [email protected]

Stephanie Dubsky PhotographyStephanie Dubsky4021 Clark RoadSarasota, FL 34233(941) 587-9869E-mail: [email protected]

PHYSICIANS / SURGEONS / MEDICAL CLINICS

Centre Shops Family Practice & Urgent CareDr. Pamela J. Letts, MD5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 205Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 387-1211E-mail: [email protected]

Dr. Anit Ford3920 Bee Ridge Road, Suite HSarasota, FL 34233(941) 926-8855E-mail: [email protected]

Longboat Cardiology, P.A.Colleen Healy, MD5650 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-7300


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Ciao Italia!Carmine Astuto5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 104Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-0010E-mail: [email protected]

PLUMBING




The Plumbing PlaceJohn Smithman5678 Fruitville RoadSarasota, FL 34232(941) 378-5678E-mail: [email protected]

Specialized Plumbing TechnologiesJustin Mizell226 Field End St.Sarasota, FL 34240(941) 379-5118, (800) 849-4610www.sleuthpt.com

Unique Air, Inc.Mike Montgomery4515 19th St. Court E.Bradenton, FL 34203(941) 377-0153, (877) 247-7365E-mail: [email protected]

POOL SERVICE

Galaxy PoolsTimothy Sanger2041 Whitfield Park Ave.Sarasota, FL 34243(941) 758-6126E-mail: [email protected]


Unique Air, Inc.Mike Montgomery4515 19th St. Court E.Bradenton, FL 34203(941) 377-0153(877) 247-7365E-mail: [email protected]

PORTABLE TOILETS

Bobcat Disposal, LLCKerstin Muise7247 Delainey CourtSarasota, FL 34240(941) 556-1426E-mail: [email protected]

PRESSURE WASHING

Gorilla KleenWanda Smith1663 11th St.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 952-1000E-mail: [email protected]

PRINTING


Red Hott Press Inc.Barbara HarrisonP.O. Box 52873Sarasota, FL 34232(941) 526-3964E-mail: [email protected]

PRODUCT DESIGN

RobradyDickie Herbst1040 Commerce Blvd. N.Sarasota, FL 34243(941) 556-1662E-mail: [email protected]

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS

National Awards Florida, Inc.Andrew Vac595 Bay Isles Road, Suite 120-CLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-9700E-mail: [email protected]

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Cunningham Property Management Corp.Kandy Reynolds3200 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-9561(800) 333-7335www.vacationfla.com

Property Solutions GroupMichael Drake6821 Longboat Drive S.Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-2727E-mail: [email protected]

Yorkshire Property ManagementAnnabelle Newland1693 Main St., Suite CSarasota, FL 34236(231) 883-7402www.yorkshirepm.com

PUBLISHERS

Gulfshore Media/SEE MagazineSandy Egly330 S. Pineapple Ave., Suite 205Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 342-2300E-mail: [email protected]


www.lapenseeplumbing.com 778.5622 * 401 MANATEE AVENUE , HOLMES BEACH

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Must Do Visitor Guides, Siesta Publications, Inc.Nita Ettinger1514 Selby Lane, Suite 6Sarasota, FL 34230(941) 266-0054E-mail: [email protected]

Palm Pages Inc.Karen Saunders5473 Aylesbury LaneSarasota, FL 34241(941) 922-0441E-mail: [email protected]

Sunny Day GuideClark Winslow800 Seahawk Circle, Suite 106Virginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 468-0606(800) 786-6932E-mail: [email protected]

REAL ESTATE - COMMERCIAL & INVESTMENT

Howard Rooks246 Morningside DriveSarasota, FL 34236-1113(941) 388-1888E-mail: [email protected]

REAL ESTATE AGENTS & AGENCIES

A Paradise Vacation RentalsLiz Andricks5201 Gulf DriveHolmes Beach, FL 34217(941) 778-4800(800) 237-2252E-mail: [email protected]

Century 21 Beggins EnterprisesSam Asfur7000 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 387-8888E-mail: [email protected]

Engel & Vöelkers Longboat KeyTina Rudek6000 Marina Drive, Suite 113Holmes Beach, FL 34216(941) 383-5543E-mail: [email protected]

J Wood RealtyMarnie Matarese330 S. Pineapple Ave., Suite 113Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 809-8099E-mail: [email protected]

Keller Williams RealtyGerald Cunningham9 Fillmore DriveSt. Armands CircleSarasota, FL 34236(941) 321-8848E-mail: [email protected]

Keller Williams RealtyRichard Curtis4520 State Road 64 E.Bradenton, FL 34208(941) 730-8037E-mail: [email protected]

Mangrove Realty - Team RenickMichael Renick2045 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 603Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 400-8735E-mail: [email protected]

Michael Saunders & Co.Michael Nink3174 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-5502, (800) 283-5506

Michael Saunders & Co.Cathy C. Meldahl, P.A.681 Magnolia RoadLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-5502E-mail: CathyMeldahl@michaelsaunders.comwww.cathymeldahl.michaelsaunders.com

Michael Saunders & Co.Cheryl Wilson3174 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 592-5835E-mail: cherylwilson@michaelsaunders.comwww.cherylwilson.michaelsaunders.com

Michael Saunders & Co.Deborah Beacham, P.A.440 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 376-2688E-mail: deborahbeacham@michaelsaunders.comwww.luxurypropertyinsarasota.com

Michael Saunders & Co.Maruta Miluns, M.B.A.3174 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongbaot Key, FL 34228(941) 374-9702E-mail: [email protected]

Michael Saunders & Co.Maureen Horn440 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 539-3384E-mail: [email protected]

Michael Saunders & Co.Shelley Barker3174 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 706-5403E-mail: shelleybarker@michaelsaunders.comwww.shelleybarker.michaelsaunders.com

Michael Saunders & Co.Sherri Mills440 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-7591E-mail: [email protected]

Michael Saunders & CompanyGeorgina Clamage440 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-7591www.michaelsaunders.com

Premier Sotheby’s International RealtyAnne Chakos546 Bay Isles RoadLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-2500www.PremierSothebysrealty.com

Premier Sotheby’s International RealtyAndrew Bers546 Bay Isles RoadLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-2550E-mail: [email protected]

Enjoy the vibrant lifestyle of Florida’s

West Coast year round.

440 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, Florida

You Define It.I Will Find It.

Maureen Horn941.539.3384

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Michael Saunders & Company3174 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228

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RE/MAX Alliance GroupAndrew Vac595 Bay Isles Road, Suite 120-CLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-9700(877) 383-9700E-mail: [email protected]

Sarabay Real EstateMichael S. Holderness, PA7333 N. Tamiami TrailSarasota, FL 34243 (941) 355-7696E-mail: [email protected]

Sunset RealtyShirley J. Dabringhaus2100 Constitution Blvd.Sarasota, FL 34231(941) 587-9288E-mail: [email protected]

Wagner RealtyDavid Eckel5360 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 101Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-5577(800) 352-0367E-mail: [email protected]

Waterfront 7 RealtyPatricia Benak595 Bay Isles Road, Suite 120ELongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 400-6682www.waterfront7realty.com

REMODELING





ShelCidy Custom Remodeling, Inc.Albert D. Brannon Jr.3750 S. Osprey Ave.Sarasota, FL 34239(941) 921-4222E-mail: [email protected]

RENTAL AGENCIES


Century 21 Beggins EnterprisesSam Asfur7000 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 387-8888E-mail: [email protected]

Florida Vacation ConnectionJan Jordan and Michele Knuese3720 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 387-9709(800) 593-4390E-mail: [email protected]

Jennette PropertiesKim Blakeney129 N. Pineapple Ave.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 359-3435E-mail: [email protected]

Michael Saunders & Company - Rental DivisionJennifer Horvat32 N. Osprey Ave.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 552-4200E-mail: [email protected]/rentals


Wagner RealtyDavid Eckel5360 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 101Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-5577(800) 352-0367E-mail: [email protected]

RESORT RENTALS


RESTAURANT

15 South Ristorante Enoteca, Inc.Joseph Casadio15 S. Blvd. of the PresidentsSarasota, FL 34236(941) 388-1555E-mail: [email protected]


Beachhouse RestaurantRebecca Shannon200 Gulf Drive N.Bradenton Beach, FL 34217(941) 779-2222E-mail: [email protected]

The Bijou CafeJean Pierre Knaggs1287 First St.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 366-8111E-mail: [email protected]

Blue Dolphin CafeRobbie Ball470 John Ringling Blvd.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 388-3566E-mail: [email protected]

RESORT VACATIONS

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The Blue Dolphin CafeRobbie Ball5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 101Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-3787E-mail: [email protected]

Bridge Street BistroBill Herlihy111 Gulf Drive S.Bradenton Beach, FL 34217(941) 782-1122E-mail: [email protected]

Cafe L’EuropeTerri Smith431 St. Armands CircleSarasota, FL 34236(941) 388-4415E-mail: [email protected]

Cafe LidoChris Haneman700 Ben Franklin DriveSarasota, FL 34236(941) 388-2161E-mail: [email protected]

Chart HousePeter VanBeuren201 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Unit 12Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-5593 E-mail: [email protected]


Dry Dock Waterfront GrillEric Hammersand412 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-0102E-mail: [email protected]

Euphemia Haye Restaurant &The Haye Loft Lounge & Dessert RoomD’Arcy Arpke5540 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-3633E-mail: [email protected]


Holiday Inn Lido BeachKymberley Mackenzie233 Ben Franklin DriveSarasota, FL 34236(941) 388-5555(866) 306-5452E-mail: [email protected]

Lazy Lobster of LongboatMichael Garey5350 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-0440E-mail: [email protected]

Le Colonne RestaurantGiulia Salustri22 S. Blvd. of the PresidentsSarasota, FL 34236(941) 388-4348E-mail: [email protected]

Lido Beach GrilleJoan Combes700 Ben Franklin DriveSarasota, FL 34236(941) 388-5608www.lidobeachresort.com

Lynches Pub & GrubChristine Lynch19B N. Blvd. of the PresidentsSarasota, FL 34236(941) 388-5550E-mail: [email protected]

Mar Vista Dockside RestaurantAnthony Cucci760 BroadwayLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-2391E-mail: [email protected]

Sandbar RestaurantJoseph D. Rogers100 Spring Ave.Anna Maria, FL 34216(941) 778-0444www.groupersandwich.com

Tommy Bahama’s Tropical CafeThai Branton300 John Ringling Blvd.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 388-2888www.tommybahama.com

RETAIL

Touch of AfricaDeon Barnard464 John Ringling Blvd.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 328-8943E-mail: [email protected]

RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota BayGordon Okawa700 John Ringling Blvd.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 361-7514E-mail: [email protected]

Sarasota Bay ClubLinda Ware1301 N. Tamiami TrailSarasota, FL 34236(941) 552-3284www.sarasotabayclub.com

Westminster Towers & ShoresKim McCarthy1533 Fourth Ave. W.Bradenton, FL 34205(941) 747-1881www.westminsterretirement.com

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ROOFING


Gulf Coast Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc.Todd Schupp2070 Harvard St.Sarasota, FL 34237(941) 685-6929E-mail: [email protected]

Manson Roofing, Inc.Bruce Manson807 24th Ave. W.Bradenton, FL 34205(941) 748-5547E-mail: [email protected]

ROWING & SCULLING

RUM International Inc.Urs Wunderli4134 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 207Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 387-7773E-mail: [email protected]

SAILING CHARTERS

Kathleen D Sailing CatamaranTracey L. Dell2 Marina PlazaSarasota, FL 34236(941) 870-4349E-mail: [email protected]

SCOOTER / MOPED RENTALS & SALES

Sarasota Fun MachinesGinny Gurry4583 Clark RoadSarasota, FL 34233(941) 925-0376; (800) 338-5738E-mail: [email protected]


SECRETARIAL SERVICES


SECURITY GUARDS/PATROL SERVICES

Devcon Security Services Corp.Rick Fountaine380 South Technology Court, Suite 250Lindon, UT 84042(941) 549-0450E-mail: [email protected]

SENIOR COMPANIONS (NON-MEDICAL)

Elite Family CareDebra Fortosis3947 Clark Road, Suite DSarasota, FL 34233(941) 556-1117E-mail: [email protected]

SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

Kiwanis Club of Longboat KeyRichard CrawfordMeets Thursdays (7:30 a.m.)Harbourside TavernLongboat Key, FL 34228

SEWER & DRAIN LINE INSPECTIONS/REHABILITATIONS


Specialized Plumbing TechnologiesJustin Mizell226 Field End St. Sarasota, FL 34240(941) 379-5118(800) 849-4610www.sleuthpt.com

SHIPPING / PACKAGING SERVICES



SHOPPING


SHOPPING CENTERS & MALLS

Centre Shops of Longboat KeyDon Roberts5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 202Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 387-3135

St. Armands CircleDiana Corrigan300 Madison Drive, Suite 201Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 388-1554E-mail: [email protected]

SHOWER ENCLOSURES


SHUTTERS

High Wind ShuttersSteve Sonkin5582 Lee St., Suite 2Lehigh Acres, FL 33971(941) 232-0276E-mail: [email protected]


SIGHTSEEING



SIGNS

Key Signs, LLCRoss Toussaint536 General Harris St.Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-0202 E-mail: [email protected]

Signs by TomorrowTim Eastwood3959 Sawyer RoadSarasota, FL 34233(941) 925-2605E-mail: [email protected]

Signs NowDebbie Lamb1693 Main St., Suite BSarasota, FL 34236(941) 951-7888E-mail: [email protected]

SPECIALTY SHOP


SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT

Sarasota OpenAnthony Driscoll1680 Fruitville RoadSarasota, FL 34236(941) 809-8996E-mail: [email protected]

STORAGE FACILITY

Budget Self Storage - FruitvilleRobin Emanuel2201 Fruitville RoadSarasota, FL 34237(941) 364-9202E-mail: [email protected]

Davi & Valenti Movers- Stevens Van LinesPete C. Stevens2314 Whitfield Industrial WaySarasota, FL 34243(941) 727-1459; (800) 282-7674E-mail: [email protected]



SUNGLASSES


SYNAGOGUES


TAX COLLECTOR

Sarasota County Tax CollectorBarbara Ford-Coates101 S. Washington Blvd.Sarasota, FL 34236-6993(941) 861-8300E-mail: [email protected]

TAX PREPARATION

Kerkering, Barberio & Co.Beth Ebersole, CPA1990 Main St., Suite 801Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 365-4617(800) 966-8676E-mail: [email protected]

Wright Accounting, Inc.Barbara Wright1226 N. Tamiami Trail, Suite 200Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 366-0344E-mail: [email protected]

TENT RENTALS

Rental Depot Weddings Tents & Events, Co.Alan R. Giever3914 Swift RoadSarasota, FL 34231(941) 929-9382E-mail: [email protected]

THEATER

Island Players10009 Gulf DriveAnna Maria, FL 34216(941) 778-3959E-mail: [email protected]

The Players, Inc.Michelle Pingel838 N. Tamiami TrailSarasota, FL 34236(941) 365-2494E-mail: [email protected]

THRIFT STORES

Goodwill - ManasotaLuAnne Kirschner7501 15th St. E.Sarasota, FL 34243(941) 355-2721www.gimi.org

Longboat Island Chapel Lord’s WarehouseCindy Kuehnel6140 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-4738E-mail: [email protected]

TITLE SERVICES

Longboat Title Services, L.C.Nicole Brickhouse6350 Gulf of Mexico Drive Suite #103Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 387-8773

TRANSPORTATION

Island SedanMike Malone107 Third St. S.Bradenton Beach, FL 34217(941) 730-8803E-mail: [email protected]

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TRAVEL - TRANSPORTATION

Longboat Limousine/Suncoast SedansJimmy SeatonGulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-1235(800) 525-4661E-mail: [email protected]

TRAVEL AGENCIES

St. Armands TravelSteven Lawson415 St. Armands CircleSarasoat, FL 34236(941) 388-4421E-mail: [email protected]

TROPHIES & AWARDS

Contemporary Industries SouthPeter Hankins1940 12th St.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 955-2440E-mail: [email protected]

National Awards Florida, Inc.Andrew Vac595 Bay Isles Road, Suite 120-CLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-9700E-mail: [email protected]


URGENT CARE

Centre Shops Family Practice & Urgent CareDr. Pamela J. Letts, MD5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 205Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 387-1211E-mail: [email protected]

UTILITIES

Florida Power & LightRae DowlingP.O. Box 1119Sarasota, FL 34230(941) 917-0708www.fpl.com

VACATION PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

AMI LBK Property ManagementWilliam Ayers4211 Carrollwood Village DriveTampa, FL 33618(941) 404-4600E-mail: [email protected]

Paradise Vacation PropertiesGreg Bever2100 Constitution Blvd.Sarasota, FL 34231(941) 366-4433E-mail: info@paradisevacationproperties.netwww.paradisevacationproperties.net

VACATION RENTALS



Florida Vacation ConnectionJan Jordan and Michele Knuese3720 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 387-9709(800) 593-4390E-mail: [email protected]


Wagner RealtyBonnie Wiedeman5360 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-5577E-mail: [email protected]

White Sands of LongboatWayne Lashway5114 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-2428(800) 230-2428E-mail: [email protected]

VETERINARIANS

Island Animal ClinicWilliam V. Bystrom, DVM5343 Gulf Drive, Suite 900Holmes Beach, FL 34217(941) 778-2445E-mail: [email protected]

VIDEO & AUDIO PRODUCTION & DUPLICATION

Watrous Video Productions, Inc.William T. Watrous739 S. Orange Ave.Sarasota, FL 34236-7717(941) 366-3316(800) 780-3316E-mail: [email protected]

WASTE & RECYCLING COLLECTION

Progressive Waste SolutionsIan Boyle1312 16th Ave. E.Palmetto, FL 34221(813) 352-9156(800) 252-5211www.progressivewaste.com

WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION


Servpro of BradentonLarry Hibbs4301 32nd St., W., Suite C-16Bradenton, FL 34205(941) 792-7715(800) 737-8776www.servpro.com


WATER EXTRACTION

Servpro of BradentonLarry Hibbs4301 32nd St. W., C-16Bradenton, FL 34205(941) 792-7715(800) 737-8776www.servpro.com


WATER FILTRATION/TREATMENT


WATER SPORTS


Liquid Limousine Charters, LLCCapt. Jimmy SeatonP.O. Box 10306Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-1235E-mail: [email protected]

WEB DEVELOPMENT HOSTING

Boost StudioChristine Koch4753 Compass DriveBradenton, FL 34208(941) 748-0915E-mail: [email protected]

WEDDING - ATTRACTIONS


WEDDING COORDINATOR


Sand Petal WeddingsCathy Mills4602 Ashton RoadSarasota, FL 34233(941) 923-6060(877) 933-8699E-mail: [email protected]

Weddings of SarasotaVictoria Shepard2426 Bee Ridge Road, Suite B, Unit 3Sarasota, FL 34239(941) 923-4333E-mail: [email protected]

WEDDING OFFICIANTS

Barefoot WeddingsNancy TaussigP.O. Box 25421Sarasota, FL 3427-7242(941) 952-1440E-mail: [email protected]


WEDDING REHEARSAL DINNERS


WEDDINGS - BEAUTY SALONS / DAY SPAS

A Victorian Bride Hair & Make-up Studio / Artist - On LocationLinda A. Shepard2746 Siesta DriveSarasota, FL 34233(941) 928-3651E-mail: [email protected]

Design 2000 for Hair & NailsSandra LaRose6840 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 387-9807www.Design2000longboatkeyfl.com


WEDDINGS - CATERING


The Bijou CafeJean Pierre Knaggs1287 First St.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 366-8111E-mail: [email protected]

The Blue Dolphin CafeRobbie Ball5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 101Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-3787E-mail: [email protected]


WEDDINGS - CHURCHES/SYNAGOGUES


WEDDINGS - DJS / MUSICIANS / LIVE BANDS


WEDDINGS - LOCATION / PERFORMANCE


Lido Beach ResortSusan Ryan700 Ben Franklin DriveSarasota, FL 34236(941) 388-2161(800) 441-2113E-mail: [email protected]


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The Resort at Longboat Key ClubJon Lester220 Sands Point RoadLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-8821(800) 237-8821E-mail: [email protected]


WEDDINGS - PHOTOGRAPHERS / PORTRAITS

Jack Elka PhotographyJack Elka315 58th St.Holmes Beach, FL 34217(941) 778-2711E-mail: [email protected]

Moments in Time PhotographyFred Mailloux6616 Gateway Ave.Sarasota, FL 34231(941) 362-4567(866) 362-4560E-mail: [email protected]

Stephanie Dubsky PhotographyStephanie Dubsky4021 Clark RoadSarasota, FL 34233(941) 587-9869E-mail: [email protected]

WEDDINGS - RECEPTION / BANQUET FACILITIES

Beachhouse RestaurantRebecca Shannon200 Gulf Drive N.Bradenton Beach, FL 34217(941) 779-2222E-mail: [email protected]


Chart HousePeter VanBeuren201 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Unit 12Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-5593E-mail: [email protected]

Lido Beach ResortSusan Ryan700 Ben Franklin DriveSarasota, FL 34236(941) 388-2161(800) 441-2113E-mail: [email protected]


The Resort at Longboat Key ClubJon Lester220 Sands Point RoadLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-8821(800) 237-8821E-mail: [email protected]

Sandbar RestaurantJoseph D. Rogers100 Spring Ave.Anna Maria, FL 34216(941) 778-0444www.groupersandwich.com

Tommy Bahama’s Tropical CafeThai Branton300 John Ringling Blvd.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 388-2888www.tommybahama.com

WEIGHT LOSS

MEDI Weightloss of SarasotaTara Shortly3534 Fruitville RoadSarasota, FL 34237(941) 954-3800E-mail: [email protected]

WILDLIFE TOURS


WINDOW FILM

NBI SuncontrolAngelo Ragone2744 Stickney Point RoadSarasota, FL 34231(941) 360-8500E-mail: [email protected]

WINDOW TREATMENTS & BLINDS

Blinds UnlimitedJane Shea1199 N. East Ave.Sarasota, FL 34237(941) 359-8800E-mail: [email protected]

WINDOWS

Grayhawk SystemsJudy Tatar6008 Cortez Road W.Bradenton, FL 34210(941) 487-2964E-mail: [email protected]


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