Smith, Karen A.May 15, 1954 - Oct. 27, 2009Karen A. Smith, 55, of Sarasota, formerly of Marathon, died Oct. 27, 2009, surrounded by loved ones.A celebration of life will be held at 5 p.m. on Sunday at the south end of Turtle Beach.Survivors include her partner of 15 years, Doug Harm of Sarasota and Marathon; son Justin Smith of Sarasota; daughter Rachel Smith of Sarasota; granddaughter Sky of Sarasota; father Donald Leitgeb of North Port; brothers Joe Leitgeb of Schenectady, N.Y., Don Leitgeb of Mount Arlington, N.J., and Steve Leitgeb of Westminster, Colo.; sister Ann Green of Asheville, N.C.; and many beloved friends.Karen was a free spirit, not to be contained. She was a licensed captain with a great sense of humor and a passion for sailing, fishing, snorkeling, travel and adventure. She will be missed.In lieu of flowers, donations can me made to the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research, 122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60603.