A south Sarasota County medical clinic rocked by a murder-suicide that claimed the life of one of its co-founders, his wife and three others in Sarasota as well as two more in Fort Lauderdale is now closed.
The closure, posted on the website for Osprey PolyClinic, offered contact information to two physicians, who practiced at the clinic and a number where patients can leave a message to receive their medical records.
Who were the victims in the murder-suicide?
Anatoly “Tony” Ioffe, 61, co-founder of the Osprey PolyClinic and his wife, Florita Stolyar, 66, were victims of a Feb. 10, 2026, murder-suicide mass shooting at their home in Amberlea that also claimed the lives of Stolyar’s son Yaroslav Blyudoy, 39, and a family friend and part-time employee Olga Greinert, 49, as well as the shooter, Russell Kot, 51.
Authorities believe Kot died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Prior to that, Kot was linked to the killing of Larisa Blyudaya, 46, and 18-year-old Ben Azivov, the daughter and grandson of Stolyar.
The shootings marked Feb. 10, 2026 as the deadliest crime day in Sarasota County history.
Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman told the Herald-Tribune by text that the case is closed.
“This case has been found to be a murder with the suicide of the perpetrator,” Hoffman wrote. “We are still reviewing electronic devices in an effort to determine any potential motive.”
How did Osprey PolyClinic begin?
Shortly after Ioffe and Stolyar moved to Sarasota a few years ago, Ioffe founded the clinic.
He recognized an unmet need in the area and saw how better patient care could be delivered for the community, according to his friend and clinic co-founder David Mayer.
Neither man had experience in the medical field and brought in a third partner, Era Rubalsky, who had worked in medical equipment procurement and contracting since 2009.
It opened in a former bank building at 1307 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey.
The medical practice received a license to operate in December 2024 and evolved into an efficient, collegial community.
According to the closure announcement on the clinic’s website, Dr. Diana Roman, an internal medicine specialist can be found at VIP Care, 4250 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota or by calling 941-926-8855.
Dr. Calvin Fischer can be found at SlimFit, 1846 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice or by calling 941-914-0063.
Those seeking a copy of their medical records from the clinic can leave a message at 941-412-4100.
Earle Kimel primarily covers local governments in Sarasota County as well as land development and environmental issues for the Herald-Tribune. Follow him on Facebook, and X. He can be reached by email at earle.kimel@heraldtribune.com. Support local journalism by subscribing.
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