Larry P. Smart, 71, of Placida, Florida passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Doctors Hospital in Sarasota. Born on April 20, 1950 in Old Town, Maine to the late Paul and Alice (Coffin) Smart he had been a resident of the Englewood Area for thirty years coming from Salem, New Hampshire. A graduate of Old Town High School, class of 1968; and University of Maine 1972 with a B.A. in Business Administration and was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. Larry worked for thirty-five years in the building materials industry for several companies including Diamond International, Diamond Lumber, Depot Distributors and Forest Products Supply, holding the position of Vice President/General Manager. He enjoyed golfing, boating, fishing and travel. He was a member of the Boca Grande Club, Florida Building Materials Association, Florida Wood Council, Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, Argus Foundation of Sarasota and Northeastern Retail Lumber Dealer Association. He is pre-deceased by his parents and a brother, Michael. Survivors include his loving wife of twenty-nine years: Susan S. Smart; one step-daughter: Stephanie Malisos; and one sister: Anne Marie (Albert) Tauses. A memorial Prayer Service will be said on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 2 Pm at Englewood Community Funeral Home with Private Crematory, 3070 South McCall Road, Englewood, Florida 34224. The family requests in lieu of flowers donatations be made to Suncoast Humane Society, 6781 San Casa, Englewood, FL 34224 in memory of Larry Smart.