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Page 18 Friday, December 2, 2011 Longboat Key News The Original Creative Kitchen & Baths by Bob Elmes, Inc. State Cerfied General contractor CG-C060087 • Sarasota Bay’s leading home and condo remodeling craftsman since 1997 • Renovations professionally designed to fit your style and budget • Complete turn-key project management Call Bob Elmes today for a free consultation 941-925-3723 Read Our Reviews by scanning this code! www.creativekitchenandbaths.com DAVID GREGORY SALON Services for Men and Women • Haircuts • Color Services • Manicures & Pedicures • Acrylic & Gel Nails • Massage 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive • Longboat Key License MM 2441/ MA56842 (941)383-8699 At The Centre Shoppes Idle chatter 11:40 p.m. – Officer Thomas – 500 block, Bay Isles Parkway – While on patrol, writer observed a sliver 2001 Lexus four-door sedan parked in a side parking lot of the closed down business formerly known as Mattisons. Writer confronted the two occupants of the vehicle and asked what they were doing there. The occupants presented identification. Further interview disclosed that they were in town from college for the holiday and had parked at this location away from the family home to talk. A computer check disclosed that no wants or warrants were available and their licenses were valid. DON’T GET LOST IN THE BLACK & WHITE. Affordable classifieds. Now offering COLOR! Call Longboat Key News today! (941) 387-2200. FAMILY PHOTOS. CaronCooperPhotography.com. STUFFED CHAIR. Beige. Cost $299, asking $25. (941) 365-8055. SETTEE. Beige with floral design, tufted. Cost $395, asking $95. (941) 365-8055. SERVICES Key Classifieds DENTAL ASSISTANT Part-time. Experience pre- ferred, but will train. For interview, call Dr. Kassouf (Longboat Key Dental) at his cell (239) 560-5597. HELP WANTED ITEMS FOR SALE On Patrol, from page 10 DAVID A SPADE INC. CERTIFIED GENERAL CONTRACTOR Commercial • Residential • Remodel 25 Years Experience S. W. Florida 941.624.7414 [email protected] CGC051073 www.OldHamburg.com JANUARY THRU APRIL MAY THRU DECEMBER 941.778.1320 3426 East Bay Dr. Holmes Beach, FL Anna Maria Shopping Ctr. GERMAN HOME COOKING • GERMAN BEER AND WINE OPEN MON- SAT 5 PM - 9 PM OPEN TUE-SAT 5 PM - 9 PM Haxen special on Friday’s, call to order on Thursday! Blue Iguana Cafe l Breakfast for only $4.50 • Lox Breakfast 2/2/2 Special only $6.95 2 pancakes, 2 eggs and 2 bacon or sausage Get your ice for fishing or BBQ’S here! Only .99c per bag OPEN 6 A.M. TO 3 P.M. - 7 DAYS 6836 Gulf of Mexico Dr. • Longboat Key • 34228 (Whitney Beach Plaza) EAT IN OR TAKE OUT 941.383.1414 S t e f f ’ s S t u f f A n t i q u e s & T r e a s u r e s • Jewelry • Glassware • Vintage Clothing • Art-Chandeliers • Collectibles (941) 383-1901 5380 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Unit 101 Longboat Key, FL (The Centre Shops) Buy ~ Sell ~ Consign W-Sat. 10–5 Sun. 11-1 CROSSROADS OPTICAL 3800 S. Tamiami Trail #103 | Sarasota | FL | 34239 Paradise Plaza at Bee Ridge & US41 (941) 365-1633 | [email protected] David Divincenzo • Licensed Optician GLASSES • REPAIRS • EXAMS SLEEP KING DISCOUNT SLEEP CENTER Same Day Delivery Come in for a FREE 2-Hour Nap! Since 1972 941-922-5271 • Toll Free 800-265-9124 1901 Hansen St. • Sarasota, FL (1 Block South of Bee Ridge Off 41 - Turn @ Tire Kingdom) www.SleepKing.net Authorized Dealer BAY RD HANSEN ST BEE RIDGE US41 TAMIAMI TRAIL SLEEP KING N • 30 Day Comfort Exchange • Removal and Set Up • Quality, Value, Service • Discount Prices on Adjustable Beds • Locally Owned and Operated • LBK Residents Never knowingly undersold! MON-FRI 8:30-8:00 SAT 8:30-6:00 SUN 11:00-5:00 Larry Cohen & Judy Dear The two departed the location without further incident. Nov. 25 Stainless cleaner causes oven fire 10:41 p.m. – Officer Morningstar – 200 block, Gulf of Mexico Drive – I responded to the Chart House Restaurant for an extinguished fire. I arrived on scene and met with LBK Fire-Rescue, who advised that employ- ees had accidentally sprayed an oven with stainless steel cleaner instead of over cleaner, causing the oven to catch fire. Employees were able to extinguish the fire prior to the arrival of the Fire-Rescue Department and were in the process of venting the kitchen. PARADISE CAFE AND CATERING 779-1212 LOX PLATTER We start with your favorite bagel, then schmeered with cream cheese, then layered with a generous portion of fresh smoked salmon, sliced tomato, red onion and capers. Served with fresh fruit. CRANBERRY WALNUT PANCAKES SERVING BREAKFAST DAILY 7:00 AM - 2 PM SUNDAY: 7 AM To 12:30 PM SERVING DINNER OCT-MAY, FRI/SAT 5-9 PM COMPLIMENTARY WINE & BEER 3220EAST BAY DR.(WALGREEN PLAZA) • HOLMES BEACH OPEN 7 DAYS! Due to an increase in tourism, improved collection methods and payment of past due accounts, resort tax collections in Manatee County for 2010-11 has set a record. The tax office reported that $7.104 million was collected for 2010-11, representing a seven percent increase from the previous record of $6.64 million in 2009-10. The resort tax is the 5 percent assessed on home, con- dominiums, duplex units or hotel-motel rooms that are rented for six months or less. According to the Manatee County Tax Collector’s Office, although Manatee County tourism is up about 5 percent compared with the same month last year, the resort tax collections exceed that amount because investigators have been targeting property owners and rental managers who have failed to comply with the requirements and also have been collecting monies owed from past months. Anna Maria Island and the Manatee County portion of Longboat Key together bring in about 62 percent of all resort tax revenue each year, according to the annual resort tax collection figures. Of the $348,421 received in October this year, 57.1 percent ($199,222) was col- lected from Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key com- bined. In September, Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key collections together totaled $249,709, or 60 percent of the $419,608 total resort tax revenue. Holmes Beach was the No. 1 municipality for resort tax revenue, col- lecting $108,716 in September — 25.9 percent of all collections. Revenue from the resort tax is used to fund marketing as well as beach renourishment projects. Resort tax collections reach record high
