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"Seward Johnson first built a life-size bronze precursor to the huge
statues of Unconditional Surrender, reportedly using computer technology.
A 25-foot-tall styrofoam version of the work was part of a temporary
exhibition in Sarasota, Florida in 2005, at its bayfront.[2]
He proceeded with the manufacture of aluminum versions of the 25-foot-tall
statue, marketing them through a foundation he had created. He offered
copies ranging from $542,500 for styrofoam, $980,000 for aluminum, and
$1,140,000 for bronze.[2]
Interest in a revisit to Sarasota in 2009 was cultivated by a director of
a bayfront biannual show and an aluminum copy was placed at the bayfront,
again temporarily. An "88-year-old donor, who served in the U.S. Navy
during World War II" offered to pay half a million dollars for it against
an initial asking price of $680,000.[3] While some members of the
community supported the statue, others felt the statue was not good enough
to be displayed on the bay front. " Wikipedia
Friday
evenings full moon over Sarasota. It sure was bright even early this
morning from the full moon.
Howlllllllllllll
MetLife blimp hovers over the
rowing races in Sarasota over the weekend.
Happy Valentines Day, let the love surround you and yours. Shot
at Siesta Key Beach.
The rain looks like it is right off of
Siesta, makes the beach look super white.
white.
It's amazing how lucrative the local psychic business is. They
have boats and Mercedes. All from the palm of the hand:)
Sarasota Mirror Image Dentistry 11/10
Sarasota Intercoastal Medical Group
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Sarasota's own Dan Strzempka was honored at the Tribeca Film Fest with the
Harvard Disruptive Award Friday. He built the first full dolphin
prosthetic tail in the world for Winter the Dolphin and spurred the
creation of a new more comfortable liner that thousands of amputees now
wear. Morgan Freeman played Dan in the movie Dolphin Tale. Congrats.
Like a ships mast the yellow cables on the Skyway Bridge glisten at
the top of the bridge. $1 each way for the view:) The Travel Channel rated
the Sunshine Skyway #3 in its special on the "Top 10 Bridges" in the
World. The bridge is considered the "flag bridge" of Florida.
Because of its height above the emerald-green Gulf waters, length of
continuous travel, location in a warm-weather state, and modern
architectural design, it is a popular spot for filming automobile
commercials. What does this menu and OTS have in common?
Gray African Parrot escapes from owner in Gulf Gate area. If you see Ricki
please call (941) 404-6406. Her owners are devastated.
Hold on I have to take a phone order:) on Stickney Road.
These alligators like to sun on the banks of the river during mid
day. They always look like they have a smile on their face.
OTS's famous Pesto Delight with fresh basil, virgin oil, roasted
pine nuts, parmesan, and light cream cheese. Yum for a dip or over
pasta, fast and simple.
Kiwanians and two student volunteers help out at
the pancake breakfast that raised money for youth.
When was the last time you played on a large
mountain of dirt. This one is at Sarasota Square Mall, part of the Costco
build out.
If there is any dispute
that spring is here this tree puts that to rest. Above a
tabebuia heterophylla (pink Tabebuia) according to our resident
horticulturist.
Full moon over Sarasota last evening. Today around 78, sunny.
David Baas who graduated from Riverview High School in Sarasota
is the center for the New York Giants. Who is your pick for a
winner today and by what score?
Red Fox running in Sarasota this morning. 1/27/12
This chivalrous man with a
leg brace on pushes a wheelchair with no one in it.
Former 1st Lady Laura Bush
meets with Mote Marine staff and the manatees. She was here to promote
ocean research and awareness. Photo: Mote Marine
Friday was a
sunny day, great to eat outside at Il Panifico. Their new Bistro is about
to open. Meanwhile we had some Margarita pie and their delish Italian
cookies at their Gulf Gate location.
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It couldn't have been a clearer day and tourists were taking full
advantage of it at north Lido Beach.
We finally had the chance to see the famous Frank Hopper painting
at St. Mary's church on Longboat Key. All local people were used
as models.
The neighborhood fox checks out a
squirrel this morning. This is the closest and clearest shot we
have been able to get of the fox.
Red Fox wanders the Sarasota neighborhood. Better to keep your
cats inside.
The Ringling Bridge that the City of Sarasota in it's infinite
wisdom fought and lost to the tune of $5 million in city tax dollars. They
could have built a nice park for that amount.
Are you ready for a
Magic Carpet Ride on this car? the owner has a carpet on the front hood
and multiple cans of oil on the roof. It must have a mind of it's own
because there is a concrete parking strip in front of the front wheels. .
We hope you didn't miss another great sunset at the beach last night.
Sunset over Casey Key Sunday evening.
We are
doing a special blog on Your Family Tree using
www.ancestry.com. We just started and are not sure how far back we can
go but, it looks interesting and fun. So far have learned what our
father's real first name was:) And what our Great Grandfathers real first
name was. Whood a thunk:) Shown above is the Imperator on the right, the
ship our great grandfather traveled on from England to the United States.
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