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+ Donation aides Dream Oaks Camp The Peace River Electric Cooperative’s “Operation Round Up” charitable foundation recently donated $3,200 to Dream Oaks Camp, a camp for children with special needs and chronic illnesses.

The camp, which is owned and operated by the Dream Oaks Foundation, is using the funds to install 12 shower chairs, in seven of its onsite cabins.

+ Bobcat spotted in Lakewood Ranch East County resident Tim Cunningham recently spotted this bobcat on Honeysuckle Trail, near the Riverwalk Grove community.

The cat was walking through the neighborhood around 4 p.m. July 21.

+ Mixon’s gives away ice cream Now through Aug. 15, Mixon Fruit Farms will be giving away a free ice cream cone to any child 12 years and younger who comes to the store and recites the “Pledge of Allegiance.”

Mixon’s will also donate a free ice cream cone to any military veteran or active military member with identification during this time.

“It is so important that our young children appreciate how lucky we are in this country and that is how we came up with the pledge idea,” Mixon’s co-owner Janet Mixon said.

Her husband, Dean, said the couple also wanted to show their gratitude to U.S. service men and women.

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Instead of receiving gifts on her birthday, 12-year-old Caroline Birch gave to others.

Dr. Alfredo Giangreco, right, and Dr. Federico Frias, behind, said they are excited the hospital will have pediatric emergency room doctor.

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center will soon have a designated pediatric physician working in its emergency room, and will add a six-bed pediatric unit.

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Hospital to add pediatrics unit

EAST COUNTY — East County resident Caroline Birch could have done anything she wanted on her 12th birthday Friday, Aug. 3.

But after much deliberation, Caroline, a resident of Greenfield Plantation, opted for something different than on birthdays past.

Joined by friends and family, the Haile Middle School student stood at Lakewood Ranch Main Street donning a white T-shirt with yellow duct-tape letters spelling “LIFE,” as she handed lemons to any passersby who would accept them.

“I saw this picture online awhile back for things to do before I die — a ‘bucket list,’” Caroline said. “I thought it would be fun, but I never thought about doing it at the time.”

But as her birthday approached, Caroline realized it was the perfect opportunity to check the item from her own list.

“She’s a very positive kid,” Caroline’s mother, Angel, said, as she watched her daughter in action. “She thought it would be funny, and it would be a gift to people. Of all days, she picked her birthday to do it.”

Caroline, who tends to be a little shy, was uncomfortable at first, but her friends, Noah and Logan Godfrey, who were visiting from out of town, stood alongside her, passing out lemons and even trying to juggle the fruit, at times.

“The first time (I tried to hand a lemon to someone) I was really nervous,” Caroline said. “It’s been easier since then.”

Although she got plenty of “No thank yous,” Caroline also got plenty of “Sure, why nots?” as she walked up to people, lemons in hand, and said, “Hi, my name is life, would you like a lemon?”

See a video of Caroline Birch handing out lemons online.

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When Caroline Birch isn’t busy handing out lemons on street corners, she enjoys playing softball, hanging out with friends and going to the beach, she said.

LAKEWOOD RANCH — In his four years as Lakewood Ranch Medical Center’s CEO, the No. 1 question Jim Wilson hears is: “Why doesn’t the hospital have a pediatrics unit?”

Soon, his answer will be: “We do.”

Wilson announced Aug. 3 that the hospital will not only have a pediatric physician working in its emergency room full time, but it will also be bolstering that change with the addition of a six-bed pediatric unit inside Lakewood Ranch Medical Center’s Women’s Center.

“The kids are in our community already,” Wilson said.

“Our goal is to treat them in the community.”

Currently, children admitted to the emergency room at Lakewood Ranch are transferred to All Children’s Hospi-

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By the numbers 6 — Number of beds in the

future pediatric unit.

12 — Approximate number of jobs being added because of the pediatric unit 25 — Percentage of patients to the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center emergency room that are under 18 years old.

300,000 — In dollars, approximate cost of adding the pediatric unit.

HOSPITAL/PAGE 1A tal if they need overnight observation or extended care.

The change will allow children who are treated at Lakewood’s emergency room to stay close to home, and for emergency room pediatric physicians to followup on their patients and better coordinate care with their primary physicians, said Wilson.

The hospital is in the process of adding a child-designated area in its emergency waiting room area, as well as the six-bed pediatric unit, which will feature large, suite-style rooms, in which parents and siblings also can stay, if needed.

Patrick and Holly Wright, who founded the Payton Wright Foundation in honor of their 5-year-old daughter who died of a brain tumor, have been assisting with the planning process to help make sure the pediatric unit is as comfortable and friendly as possible for families utilizing the unit, Wilson said.

The Wrights’ foundation also is providing toys and equipment for the pediatric unit’s play area,

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and the room will be named after Payton, he said.

Holly Wright said she and Patrick were honored to be a part of the process, lending their experiences with hospitals throughout the country to make the unit a success, and noted having a pediatric unit closeby would have been helpful as their daughter went through blood transfusions and other procedures.

Through their foundation, they’ve already raised more than $4,000 to stock the playroom with puzzles, toys, books and more, and to install Xbox games in each patient room.

“It’s nice to see how people want to come out and help the community,” Holly Wright said, noting the community already is responding to the news. “This is going to be the hospital for their kids. We want to be able to help stock that room for the children and families.”

Wilson said Lakewood Ranch Medical has contracted with Sheridan Healthcorp Inc., a group that provides professional physician services in emergency rooms, to assume emergency room operations starting Oct. 29. At that time, Lakewood Ranch’s Women’s Center will become the “Women and Children’s Center.”

Adults visiting Lakewood’s emergency room will continue

to be treated by adult-focused physicians, Wilson said.

Rumors Lakewood Ranch would add a pediatrics unit have been circulating for several months, but hospital administrators had remained tightlipped on the change until now.

“We’re ready to talk about it and get the community excited about some of the initiatives,” Wilson said, noting the contract with Sheridan Healthcorp Inc. has been finalized. “We will have 24/7 emergency room pediatric (doctors) who are going to see patients locally.”

Local pediatricians said they are thrilled by the news.

“It gives us pediatricians such a relief to go home and sleep, and know a patient of mine is sick and that patient is going to be in good hands,” said Dr. Alfredo Giangreco, of Giangreco, Scarano & Taylor Pediatrics, noting he will be able to admit patients directly from his office.

“You want to be serving them well.

“It’s huge,” he said. “Kids have been treated as adults for too long. They are special. This will fill the gap that has been empty for too long.”

Wilson said the medical center has been considering adding a pediatrics unit to its offerings for about two years.

Contact Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com.

Pediatric unit donations Individuals wishing to make toy or monetary donations for the Medical Center’s pediatric unit can contact Holly Wright at holly@paytonwright.org.

Items needed include art supplies, new stuffed animals, board games, books for all age levels and more.

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Dominican Republic. Palm-Aire Country Club resident Carmen Elizabeth Anzellini made sure to bring her favorite hometown newspaper with her on a recent trip to the Dominican Republic.

This photo was snapped May 10, at Cap Cana.

Submit your own It’s Read Everywhere entries to the East County Observer, c/o Pam Eubanks, 1970 Main St., Fourth Floor, Sarasota, FL 34236. You may also e-mail them to peubanks@yourobserver.com. Be sure to include your names and when and where the photo was taken.

LEMONS/PAGE 1A “I almost didn’t take it, because I thought there was a catch,” said Lynne Rissler, who accepted a lemon from Caroline as she and her friend, Janice Gillogly, walked past the youth in front of Village Bikes on Main Street. “When times are tough, it’s good to have people encour-

age you, and this represents that.”

Gillogly agreed, recalling Caroline’s explanation: “If life gives you lemons, make lemonade.”

“Just that quote in somebody’s face, brings a smile,” she said.

“There’re no strings attached. I thought it was cute.”

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Ben Jordan, center, reviews the conceptual plans with other attendees.

Courtesy rendering

This rendering depicts the extension of Cattlemen Road and Sarasota County’s future world-class rowing venue at Nathan Benderson Park. Construction crews now are working to shape the 30-acre “regatta island” pictured above.

Nathan Benderson Park lake starts world-class transition Sarasota County will begin dredging the lake at Nathan Benderson Park as part of plans to create a world-class rowing venue.

EAST COUNTY — Construction crews for Sarasota County are slated to begin dredging the lake at Nathan Benderson Park this week, lengthening and deepening the body of water to meet international rowing standards for a 2,000-meter sprint course.

The boat ramp at Nathan Benderson Park closed July 12 to 19, as dredging equipment was brought on site and assembled. Dredging was delayed slightly due to mechanical issues, but the process was slated to begin Thursday, Aug. 9, after the East County Observer went to press.

Dredging will start at the north end of the lake and continue south along the west shoreline.

“The dredging is required to meet the minimum depth requirement for the international rowing community; it also then allows us to pull material for the lake and use it for the island,” said Sarasota County’s Bob Whitford, park manager for Nathan Benderson Park. “It’s a win-win.”

Dirt removed from the lake — an estimated minimum of 250,000 cubic yards of material in total — will be used to create a 30-acre regatta island, which will be home to Nathan Benderson Park operations, as well as to special events hosted at the park by Sarasota County.

Already, more than 500,000 cubic yards of materials have been placed at the site to start the island’s creation.

The west bank of the park remains open to the public, as does the entrance off Honore Avenue. Individuals can fish from the western and southern shores of the lakes, and boaters also can boat south of where dredging is occurring, Whitford said.

“It’s going to be a shared scenario,” Whitford said. “It’s important we have the lake open to the public and the community. (People) just (need to) stay away from the construction operation and everything will be good.”

Dredging should be finished sometime in November, Whitford said. The county, he added, will start the second phase of the project in about a month, with work beginning on roads and trails. That work, however, likely won’t be visible to the public until October.

As part of the project, Sarasota will be relocating the boat launch ramp to the southeast corner of the lake, making it accessible from the new Cattlemen Road ex-

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Benderson Development’s Paul Blackketter and Bob Whitford, Sarasota County’s park manager for Nathan Benderson Park, are excited the project is ahead of schedule. tension. The existing launch, which is accessed via the Honore Avenue entrance, will be removed, Whitford said.

“Toward January and February, you’ll see lots of work on the island as it takes shape and we put the roads in,” Whitford said.

Paul Blackketter, project manager for Benderson Development and chief operating officer for the SunCoast Aquatic Nature Center Association, the non-profit tasked with managing rowing facilities in both Sarasota and Manatee counties, said the project is, overall, about six months ahead of schedule.

“We got the dirt on site and beat the rainy season,” Blackketter said.

Sarasota County commissioners approved a master plan for Nathan Benderson Park in 2010 that includes a 2,000-meter rowing course, grandstands, ample parking, a boathouse and other amenities, to make the site one of the most sought-after rowing locations across the world. Although the site has already hosted dozens of rowing regattas, representatives of the county and the association are working to secure major rowing and other events to the facility as early as 2013.

Other plans for the park include four “adventure” parks along the western shoreline of the lake, as well as fitness sta-

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With construction of Nathan Benderson Park’s rowing facilities under way, representatives of Sarasota County and the SunCoast Aquatic Nature Center Association are working to secure the site as a worldclass rowing venue.

Bob Whitford, Sarasota’s park manager for Nathan Benderson Park, headed Aug. 3, to the USRowing Masters National Championships in Massachussetts, while Paul Blackketter, COO of Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Association, heads Aug. 10, to Bulgaria to meet with officials from the International Rowing Federation, also known as FISA. tions. Smaller water bodies to the north of the main lake, and the land around them, will offer opportunities for other recreational activities such as canoeing, boating, bicycling and more. Sarasota plans to construct a concession stand, playground and other amenities in future phases of the project.

Contact Pam Eubanks at peubanks@ yourobserver.com.

County plans improvements for Fort Hamer Park Manatee County officials seek public input on theplans.

EAST COUNTY — Manatee County officials are moving forward with plans to improve Fort Hamer Park, home of the county’s rowing facilities and the future connection point for the Fort Hamer Bridge.

County officials met with community members Aug. 1, at Williams Elementary School to discuss the county’s proposed improvements, which include installing a fort- or other–themed playground; rebuilding the boat ramp and docks; constructing a kayak storage facility for the public; installing a paver plaza-style area between the rowing building and the restroom pavilion; and adding boat trailer parking, among other items.

“It’s a nice park already, but now we’re looking at enhancing the parking lot, making delineated boat parking and adding some car parking,” said Darin Cushing of Manatee County’s property management department.

Residents offered suggestions for the park and raised a few concerns for the county to address, including the use of four-wheelers on the property, but overall they seemed enthusiastic about the proposal.

“I think it’s going to be a great improvement,” the county’s youth rowing coach, Trish Jackson, said of the plans. “Now, it’s going to be more of a community facility.

It’s going to open it up more (to the public).”

Construction Services Manager Tom Yarger declined to say when the county expects to break ground on the improvements, noting many of the changes, including the dock improvements, are tied up in permitting.

“In a perfect world, we’d like to be fully funded and under construction now,” Yarger said. “It’s a process.”

Improvements, he said, may be made all at the same time, or as funding and permitting allow.

Manatee County celebrated the opening of its rowing training facility at Fort Hamer Park, which includes a boathouse, restrooms, floating docks and other amenities, in January.

Contact Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com.

Fort Hamer Park currently is equipped to host rowers. The park served as a training ground for Canada’s Olympic rowing team.

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Taylor Morrison is under contract with Lakewood Ranch developer SchroederManatee Ranch to purchase 400 acres immediately east of its new Esplanade community, and is working on plans to develop the property as an expansion of the project.

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners Thursday, Aug. 2 unanimously approved modifications to development plans for the property, which will allow Taylor Morrison to transfer multifamily and single-family units between certain land parcels, adjust restrictions on cul-de-sac length and specify recreational uses.

“It gives us that flexibility (we need),” said Taylor Morrison’s Vice President of Land Resources Tony Squitieri, adding the developer now has to work through the permitting and design process. “We’d like to get it started as quickly as we can.”

Squitieri said Taylor Morrison is still weighing its options in terms of recreational offerings for the yet-to-be-approved project, but a golf course is being considered seriously, even though there are numerous courses nearby.

“We believe golf is always going to be a strong amenity in Florida,” he said.

The existing Esplanade community opened in January, and 70 homes have already sold. The project sits on 200 acres.

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A tentative budget figure of $545,404,285 also was approved 3-2 by the board, with members Karen Carpenter and Julie Aranibar opposed.

School Board members told Superintendent Tim McGonegal to make teacher and employee pay a priority moving forward and to try to find more monies to put toward pay bonuses. Superintendent Tim McGonegal has proposed a 1% bonus for district employees, which is included in the tentative budget.

“The pot of money won’t change,” School Board Chairman Harry Kinnan said. “We can only influence how we spend it. We’re asking for more money (for employees), so the 1% has potential to grow.”

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The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about an attempted robbery that occurred around 12:34 a.m. Tuesday, July 31.

A sheriff’s office report states a white female entered the newly opened Walmart store in Ranch Lake Plaza, approached the cashier, implied she was armed with a weapon and demanded money. The cashier was unable to open the register and the female fled to a waiting vehicle.

The investigation is ongoing and investigators are collecting numerous pieces of evidence. Authorities released surveillance pictures Wednesday, Aug. 1.

A similar incident, with the same suspect, occurred around 1 a.m.

July 31, at the Walmart at 2911 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton, farther west.

No money was taken at either Walmart.

Anyone with information is being asked to call the sheriff’s office at 747-3011 or Crime Stoppers at 866-634-TIPS.

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stopped westbound on S.R. 64 in the left turn lane to enter a Lakewood Ranch shopping plaza, when another vehicle driven by 20-year-old Lenny Robinson approached, pulled up and stopped and then accelerated into Olsson’s path.

Robinson had been driving eastbound on S.R. 64 from the intersection of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard. He applied his brakes and swerved, but was unable to avoid contact, resulting in the front-end of the vehicles colliding, the report states.

Olsson’s car spun counter clockwise and came to rest facing northwest in the right eastbound lane of S.R. 64, just east of the plaza.

Robinson’s vehicle swerved to the right upon impact and stopped facing southeast at the southeast shoulder of the drive.

There were about 24 feet of skid marks prior to impact.

Robinson suffered minor injuries.

proposed fiscal year 2012-13 (FY2012-13) millage rate of 0.3928 mills, which is the same as the current fiscal year.

With taxable property values declining by 2.9%, the rate will result in a $3 million reduction in ad valorem property tax revenue.

For a $150,000 home with a $50,000 homestead exemption, the district tax for fiscal year 2012-13 would be $39.28 annually.

The district’s proposed 201213 Fiscal Year budget is set at $159.7 million, up $4.2 million from last year because of funding requests from local governments for water resources projects. The increase is being funded from balances available from prior years.

The proposed budget also includes $84.4 million for capital/infrastructure and other projects.

SFWMD will hold public meetings on the budget Sept. 11 and Sept. 25.

The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board recently approved its

Steube was named to the Florida Sheriffs Association’s Board of Directors July 31, during a con-

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The FSA unanimously elected Steube to represent District 4, along with Sheriff Arnold Lanier of Hardee County and Sheriff Al Lamberti of Broward County.

As a district director, Steube will be a voting member of the board, providing input on policies and other matters pertaining to the Florida Sheriff’s Association.

District 4 includes Broward, Charlotte, Collier, Miami-Dade, DeSoto, Glads, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Manatee, Martin, Monroe, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, St. Lucie and Sarasota counties.

+ LECOM welcomes largest class Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine welcomed its largest class of medical students with 536 students arriving on the college’s three campuses, including its school in Lakewood Ranch.

Classes for new medical students began July 30. Students enjoyed an open house event July 28, as part of the festivities.

Second-year medical students reported to campus Aug. 6.

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crash yields no major injuries A vehicle crash at the intersection of Natures Way and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard Wednesday, Aug. 1, yielded no major injuries.

Florida Highway Patrol spokesperson Lt. Conner Cardwell said a vehicle, driven by Kathleen Sweeney, was making a righthand turn from Lakewood Ranch Boulevard onto Natures Way, around 8:48 a.m., when the vehicle turned wide, and clipped another, which was stopped facing north on Natures Way.

Sweeney’s vehicle continued forward, crashing head-on into a tree, across from the entrance to Neal Communities’ parking lot.

Cardwell said the driver of the stopped vehicle, Benjamin Cohen, suffered no injuries, and Sweeney suffered possible minor injuries.

Emergency services personnel and members of the East Manatee Fire Rescue were still on scene after 9 a.m., with a fire truck blocking the southbound lane of Natures Way. Sweeney was issued a citation for improper right turn.

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It started with a phone call. about the purpose of the day’s An East County resident had events, I held my tongue. called to tell us we should get So, here are the details, and over to the State Road 70 Chickthen my point. The event was fil-A location Aug. 1. The lines, created by former presidenhe said, were extraordinary. tial hopeful Mike Huckabee, I had a few minutes between through Facebook, in response appointments, so I to criticisms of Chick-filgrabbed my purse and A CEO Dan Cathy, after camera gear, and started an interview he did with out on my five-minute The Baptist Press July 16. commute. On the way, I During the interview, he heard my phone “ping” said: “We are very much with a text message from supportive of the family, a work colleague: “Omg! the biblical definition of Chix filet on SR 70 is the family unit. We are a crazy backed up!” family-owned business, a PAM At that point, I knew it business, and EUBANKS family-led would be a madhouse, we are married to our but I still wasn’t fully prefirst wives. We give God pared for what I saw. As I turned thanks for that.” in by the BP gas station, I wasn’t The statement immediquite sure what to do. The line ately drew negative reactions heading left into Chick-fil-A’s from supporters of same-sex parking lot was moving, but it marriage, and Huckabee, on was backed up to the entrance Facebook, responded by sayof Starbucks. I maneuvered ing he was upset by the “vitriright, turned left, parked my car olic assaults on the Chick-fil-A in front of Bealls and walked company” because of Cathy’s over, passing numerous patrons statement. He went on to comwho, now clutching white-andmend the company’s decision red, to-go Chick-fil-A bags, had to remain closed on Sundays, so come out to support “Chick-fil-A employees can go to church, if Appreciation Day.” they wish, and other principles.

As I neared the building, I “There’s no need for anyone bumped into a colleague from to be angry or engage in a verbal another paper, who gave me a battle,” he posted. “Simply aflook and, under her breath said: firm appreciation for a company “I can’t believe all these people run by Christian principles by came out to support hate.” showing up on Wednesday, Aug. Since I still wasn’t 100% sure 1 or by participating online —

tweeting your support or sending a message on Facebook.”

Now, my question to you is this: Is supporting a business that shares your values really an expression of hate? If you don’t share someone’s values, principals or ideas, does that make you hateful, or does it just mean you disagree?

You can treat people with hate, or you can treat them as you would anyone else, even if you don’t agree with them personally. From what I can tell, Chick-fil-A does the latter.

I think the use of the word “hate,” in many cases, has been manipulated, just as the word “tolerance” has been misused.

Same-sex marriage advocates responded to Cathy’s statements by organizing a “Same-Sex Kiss Day” Aug. 3 and now have

MY VIEW

Bring our best to our schools Back-to-School signs and nor just appointed the chancellor displays are in all of the stores, as temporary education director. and the last days of summer are Communication and implemenhere. I can hear the seasonal tation of new standards are now songs playing: “It’s the most the focus of our state education wonderful time of the system and in Manatee year,” is my personal faCounty we have similar vorite! Students should be goals. completing their summer There is an election reading projects. If you coming up next week and own a business that has a thousands have already sign location and would voted! You can tell when like to list a supportive there are campaigns from message for our teachers, the mailers and signs all please contact Pat Barber, over town. I hope you will JULIE the Manatee Education vote for the person you ARANIBAR feel will best represent Association president at 746-1753. your county, state and A lot of things are changing country. You can find informain education. Evaluations for tion on each candidate at votemteachers are being reworked anatee.com. and there is a new curriculum For our School Board, this administrator who is implement- election determines the direction ing common core standards in of the district for the future. We the district. These will hopefully have struggled and fallen from align us nationally for grade lev24th in the state to 47th. We have els and the final piece is to align recently changed the schedule to the testing to the same common go back to full weeks, and I have core standards. The end goal is to not seen what the daily schedbring accountability and credule will be for our students and ibility to the state standardized teachers. A lot of changes have tests. At a state level, the goverbeen made in the leadership of

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the district and there is a sense of urgency I hear from people who are not willing to wait, watch and hope we will do better in the future. They are expecting transparency and decisions made for what is best for students and their teachers and they expect accountability for the funds we receive and how we appropriate these funds for education.

I cannot speak for other board members or write about my position on issues coming before the board for a vote, but we can address past decisions and our goals. We are in the business of education and our goal is to do what is best for the students of the district. The learning happens in the classrooms and that rests on the shoulders of our professional teachers.

Last year, at the close of school our teachers were sent home with a contract that had a zero for an amount; this has never happened before in our county.

We had a legislative session end early. We knew we would receive well more than $10 million in additional funding and yet, we

launched campaigns to get businesses to withdraw their support from the company. They also planned to hold “Starbucks Appreciation Day” Aug. 7, to show support for the company’s efforts to make gay marriage legal.

I commend both sides for using their First Amendment rights to express themselves, but let’s be sure to keep it civil.

There’s no need to respond to an opinion with malice, or with plans of sabotage.

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did not seem to make teachers a priority in the budget process for 2012-2013. I have spoken to teachers who signed those contracts for zero to protect their positions in the district.

Our neighbor counties have all completed their negotiations early and teacher contracts are established. Our superintendent surely had a dollar amount on his contract before he signed it.

We can, should and must do a better job for our students and teachers because our students need good teachers and our teachers need good students.

Years ago, we applied for passports and under profession for my children they are listed as full-time students. In their job, as full-time students, they learn to bring their personal best to class, complete their homework, participate in their day and be good citizens of their home, school and community. May our students and parents and community support our teachers, and my thanks to the teachers who bring their personal best to their classrooms every day.

Julie Aranibar, an East County resident, represents District 3 on the Manatee County School Board.

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Dear Editor: I believe that to change our school system, we need new individuals to step forward and lead. I believe that it is incumbent upon each generation to take ownership of, and work to improve their communities. I am running for School Board because I believe I am the best candidate to make changes and improve our students’ education.

I am a teacher, having worked in a portable at Lakewood Ranch High School since 2003. I worked in the Florida Legislature and U.S. Congress prior to returning home to teach. I am the only candidate with a policy background and the practical experience of working every day on the front lines of our education system.

We need a new direction in our Manatee County schools.

We have to hold accountable our administration, as well as our teachers. We must transform the way we deliver education, starting with kindergarten through third grade. We have to free our students and teachers from a “one size fits all” curriculum.

We must create a budget system that funds our students and classrooms first and our bureaucrats and consultants last.

And lastly, we must embrace technology in our classrooms in a way to expand learning, not simply ban it.

I am running because I believe we must do better for our children. If elected I would be the only person on the School Board with modern classroom experience. It is time to bring the classroom to the boardroom. I am Robert Moates and I am asking for your vote on Aug. 14.

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For the love of the game Thirteen-year-old Bailey Jackson has been playing football for i9 Sports since he was 6 years old and is the longest tenured player in the league.

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Thirteen-year-old Bailey Jackson holds the record for the most interceptions in the i9 Sports league.

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LAKEWOOD RANCH — Thirteen-year-old Bailey Jackson knows all eyes are on him every time he steps out onto the field.

Over the past seven years, the Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch eighth-grader has transitioned from a relatively nonathletic child to one of i9 Sports’ most recognizable faces.

But Bailey isn’t fueled by individual accolades. Rather, it’s the

experience and ability to teach others that has continued to drive the i9 Sports quarterback and safety year in and year out.

“It’s about the kids,” Bailey said. “I like helping them. It’s like a learning experience.

“My experience over the past six years that I’ve been playing … the best thing that I can do is to teach them the ways of the sport rather than selfishly play-

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LAKEWOOD RANCH — Seven months ago, Tommy Klauber had a life-altering decision to make.

After being involved in a terrible bicycle accident 30 years ago, the Sarasota Polo Club resident and Polo Grill and Bar owner had no intentions of ever picking up a bicycle again.

But that all changed one January day, when personal trainer Nicole Clark encouraged Klauber to ride again as part of his fitness regimen. Klauber, who had shied away from the notion for some time, eventually caved and went out and bought a bicycle.

“I loved it,” Klauber said. “I used to live on the north end of (Longboat) Key and I would ride 10 miles back and forth to work.

When I finally (gave in) and bought a bike, it changed everything. I started doing the group rides and I really enjoyed it.”

It was the start of a new life and a new set of challenges.

Klauber, who began working with Clark two years ago as a way to get back in shape after having spent the past several years practically working nonstop at the expense of his health, began riding with Village Bikes in addition to working with Clark three days a week.

Klauber had not only begun to notice a positive change in his overall fitness level, but before long, he began losing weight as well.

“I decided I wanted to get back in shape,” said Klauber, who has lost about 45 pounds since January. “I was working 24/7 at the

SEE IRON MAN / PAGE 13A Sarasota Polo Club resident and Polo Grill and Bar owner Tommy Klauber competed in his second triathlon Aug. 4, on Siesta Key. Klauber now will prepare for his first Ironman 70.3 Sept. 29, in Augusta, Ga. Courtesy photo

ing for myself,” he said.

Bailey began playing football for i9 Sports shortly after his family moved to Parrish when he was 6 years old. Bailey, who had no previous athletic experience, quickly adapted and started learning everything he could about the sport.

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You know you like me Have I ever mentioned that I’m slightly competitive?

I guess that comes with the territory when you’re a sports writer, but there’s something to be said for the thrill of competition — that feeling you get in the pit of your stomach when you step out onto the field to face-off against your biggest rival.

It’s what motivates you and pushes you to succeed. Every athlete wants to be the best, whether it’s winning a game, setting a record or achieving a personal goal.

And no matter how many years it’s been since you’ve bid farewell to your athletic career, that competitive spirit never JEN truly ceases.

I experiBLANCO enced my first competition when I stepped out onto the field for my first T-ball game when I was 5 years old, and my competitive spirit has only intensified since then.

Whether it’s been winning a district championship, showing up my classmates during March Madness, putting together the perfect Fantasy Football team, watching Ohio State go undefeated and win a national title or securing Boardwalk and Park Place in a rousing game of Monopoly, I’ve always been driven to be the best.

But this past week my competitive spirit reached a new level when I created a professional Facebook page to showcase our local athletes.

I didn’t think much of it at first until I received my very first like from someone other than myself. At that point the race was on. I began setting goals and reaching out to friends and the community for help. There’s no shame in soliciting for likes. Right?

And as I sit here writing this, I can’t help but look at my page and realize I’m only 11 likes away from reaching 100.

So with that being said, I’m asking you to visit my Facebook page at www.facebook. com/JenBlancoObserver and give me your feedback. On any given day, you’ll find updated scores and results, photos and links to stories on YourObserver.com.

I encourage you to share it with your friends and families and leave comments and messages about the players and teams that interest you the most. And in the process you help fuel the competitive spirit of one local sports writer.

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Siblings fly high Nine-year-old Ava Frank and her 6-year-old sister, Ally, both will compete for Kids Supergym’s level 3 team.

LAKEWOOD RANCH — With eight medals draped around her neck, 6-year-old Ally Frank walked off of the floor grinning from ear-to-ear.

After countless hours of training, the Kids SuperGym level 2 gymnast earned high marks during her first competitive season, including finishing first on the uneven bars and second in the individual all-around.

“I was so happy because I got really high scores,” Ally said.

Now with her first competitive season behind her, Ally will move up to level 3, where she will begin competing alongside her 9-year-old sister, Ava. This season will mark not only the first time the two sisters have competed side by side, but also it will be Ava’s first competitive season.

“I felt really happy and excited because I wanted to compete,” Ava said.

“When I’m older, I want to compete in the Olympics and be a gymnast.”

Ava and Ally began taking gymnastics about four years ago, following in the

footsteps of their mom, Sharon.

“When I first heard about gymnastics, it sounded cool with all of the flips, the beam, bars and floor,” Ava said. “I decided to try it and I started to like it.”

Since then, the two sisters have developed a passion for the sport — particularly the uneven bars.

“I like the bars because there’s a lot of neat stuff you can do on it,” Ava said.

Ally agreed.

“I usually like bars because of all of the dismounts and (ways to) go off,” Ally said.

Over the past four years, the two sisters have worked alongside one another in hopes of improving the difficulty of their routines. And, this year, their hard work and dedication is paying off.

This past spring, Ally competed for the first time with the level 2 team, while her older sister perfected her skills to compete with the level 3 team.

“Ally did very well,” Kids SuperGym co-owner Pam Bolingbroke said. “You could tell she practiced at home. She’s

a very diligent young girl. The character and maturity she shows is uncharacteristic of a child that age.”

“Ava is a very hard worker,” coach Lauren Flenniken said. “When she steps into the gym, she puts her game face on and she doesn’t get distracted.

“She cannot wait to compete,” Flenniken said. “Ava started at a higher level, so she’s excited to compete and to show everyone what she can do. It’s going to be exciting to watch her next year.”

This year, the two sisters have their sights set on landing the skills that have eluded them up until this point — a back walkover for Ally and a front handspring and roundoff back handspring for Ava. Ava and Ally plan to take gymnastics as long as they can and hope to make the U.S. Olympic team one day, just like their idols Shawn Johnson, Gabby Douglas and Jordyn Wieber.

“If we got a gold medal then that would just be a dream come true to me,” Ava said.

Ally agreed.

“When I started watching the Olympics, I felt like I was competing in the Olympics,” she said. “When I grow up, if I win a gold medal I’ll be really happy and I’ll hang it with all of my other medals.”

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BAILEY/PAGE 11A and soccer for i9 Sports, but football has always been where his passion lies.

During his first season with i9 Sports, Bailey scored the game-winning touchdown to lead his team to a championship — his first and only championship.

“It was pretty cool because I made the winning touchdown,” Bailey said.

In addition to learning the fundamentals of the game, Bailey also has learned the importance of teamwork, responsibility and respect for others — values he hopes to pass on to the younger players in the league.

“When you have teammates playing with you, community comes to mind,” Bailey said. “If they make a wrong move you need to respect them instead of bringing them down.

“I also love my teammates,” Bailey said. “They respect me and don’t bring me down. They lift me up. I like being a

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I feel 100% better,” Tommy Klauber said. “It’s pretty surprising to me. I’ve dislocated a finger and been scraped up and bruised, but I’ve been able to get back up and do it again.”

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Over the past six years, Bailey has become i9 Sports’ most tenured player, having played three seasons of football, every year since he joined the league.

In addition to being his team’s signal caller, Bailey also leads the league in interceptions — 13 of which came during his first season in the league.

Bailey, who can continue playing for i9 Sports until he’s 15 years old, will return to the field Sept. 29 with the goal of leading his team to another championship.

“I think it’s a privilege,” Bailey said of being the longest tenured player in the league. “I didn’t know that until just recently. I just wanted to play because it’s fun.

“I’m the face of i9 Sports,” Bailey said. “I need to be the leader and reach out to other people. I’m a role model.”

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IRON MAN/PAGE 11A expense of my health, and it was not worth it. Nicole’s really the reason all of this happened. She’s been very patient with me. She never made me feel like I wasn’t trying hard enough.

“I feel 100% better,” Klauber said. “It’s pretty surprising to me. I’ve dislocated a finger and been scraped up and bruised, but I’ve been able to get back up and do it again.”

What began simply as a way to get back in shape has transformed into a new way of life for Klauber, who now is in the midst of training for the Ironman 70.3, Sept. 29, in Augusta, Ga. The half ironman consists of a 1.2-mile swim, a 56mile bike ride and a 13.1-mile run.

“It’s kind of flattering really,” Klauber said. “I never intended to do any of this, but I thought I might as well. If you’re going to go, you’ve got to go. Although, suddenly, it’s real and you’ve got to do it. Everyone that knows me though, knows I like a challenge.”

In preparation for his first Ironman 70.3, Klauber competed in the Top Gun Triathlon, July 28, at Fort De Soto Park, where he finished in finished in one hour, 22 minutes — 18 minutes faster than the goal Clark had given him.

Although, after forgetting to push the start button on his watch, Klauber had to rely on himself to reach his target time.

“That was my first one and I felt like I did really well,” Klauber said. “I felt like the swim was over before it started and the bike was great. The run was hard, though.”

Klauber followed up his first triathlon with a seventhplace overall finish in the 50 to 54 age group of the Siesta Beach Tri, Saturday, Aug. 4. Klauber won the swim portion and finished fifth in the bike portion.

“There were a lot of great moments in the race but the one I remember most is a guy yelling at me to get off the road — bikes should find someplace else to ride — in the middle of a race,” Klauber said.

Now Klauber will spend the next seven weeks preparing for the Ironman 70.3. And even though his coach has moved to Colorado, Klauber hasn’t lost sight of his goals.

“Everything is done for me — I just have to do it,” said Klauber, who has daily workouts all mapped out for him. “This is all new to me, but I’ve got a good sense of humor and I think you have to to do this.

I would recommend it to anybody who doesn’t think they can do it because they think it’s too late to do something like that,” said Klauber, who will turn 54 years old Dec. 31.

So what’s next for Klauber?

“Rio,” Klauber said with a laugh of the site of the 2016 Olympics. “That’s my next goal.”

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Sophia Aguayo, 7, passes the baton like a professional during the relay event.

Axel DeVine, 8, jumped more than 8 feet.

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Cayden Kozma, 8, tests his skills at the long jump.

Ariel Schreiber and Reagan Baker are both 7 years old.

Isabella Diaz was thirsty after the competition.

Children participating in Kiddie Academy’s Camp Adventure celebrated their Olympic spirit, participating in Olympic-themed competitions, including relay races, long jump, three-legged races and more. Children also enjoyed field trips and other adventures as part of the Olympicthemed camp July

“It’s really fun,” said Makena Clarkin, of the games.

She is pictured with Emily Hagerman, center, and Alahna Sagun, right.

Makena Murack, 7, races hard during the relay event.

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Kids head ‘back to Jerusalem’ More than 80 children gathered at Risen Savior Lutheran Church July 30 through Aug. 3, for the church’s “Back to Jeru-

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Pat Martin tells other participants about her business, Pampered Movers of Sarasota.

As Holiday Inn hotels celebrated the brand’s 60th anniversary Aug. 1, members of the Lakewood Ranch business community joined the Lakewood Ranch Holiday Inn location in celebration. Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance gathered at the hotel from 5 to 7 p.m. to mix and mingle with other members, and to participate in the Alliance’s special speed networking event.

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Travel Channel spotlights East County’s Linger Lodge Film crews from the Travel Channel filmed a segment at the local eatery Linger Lodge Restaurant and Bar.

Linger Lodge is famed for its unique decor, a tribute, of sorts, to taxidermy.

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The crew then extensively interviewed LaRusso about Linger Lodge’s history, menu and other topics, before interviewing customers at their tables.

LaRusso said he couldn’t have been more thrilled for Linger Lodge to be featured in the segment.

“What a great shot in the arm it is to all the hard-working employees here to have the Travel Channel choose Linger Lodge for a show,” LaRusso said. “As most folks who live in Florida know, off-season is challenging for most businesses and their employees. Any additional traffic the show generates is helpful in keeping our people

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Film crews capped off their visit by interviewing patrons at their tables.

Right: Gator ribs were just one of several “tastes like chicken” dishes Linger Lodge prepared for the segment. working. It is also a great way to remind all our local friends that Linger Lodge is still here and a great place to eat and have fun.”

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Jeff Horton enjoys potato chips with members of his family, Courtney and Andrew Benear, who were visiting from Michigan.

Potential thunderstorms didn’t keep Erin and Jason Stoll away.

Gilson, Hope and Shari Clark enjoy the night with friend Grace Bergamo.

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Chelsea Woolman, Tiffany Williams and Shea Fisher grab pizza as the evening begins.

Overcast skies and chances of rain didn’t keep East County residents from flocking to Lakewood Ranch Main Street Aug. 3, for the plaza’s monthly Music on Main concert, which featured the Billy Rice Band.

Kumiko and Steve Brown dance the night away.

Hattie Gibson serves beer on behalf of HOPE Family Services to guests in the crowd.

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Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at camp:

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It’s Monday, Aug. 6, and G. WIZ campers are making a big, gooey mess at the SciWarts Academy of Magical Sciences.

They’re mixing cornstarch with water and food dye to make Oobleck, stirring it with popsicle sticks, using the “imobulus” freezing charm on it and then testing out its ability to perform as both a solid and liquid, depending on how quickly an object penetrates it.

Classes are based on “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.” This week, campers will also compete in Quidditch and partake in the Deathday Feast in honor of Nearly Headless Nick.

Watch a day in the life of Sci-Warts Academy of Magical Sciences campers online at YourObserver.com.

Malakai Stears and Dallas Collins Two campers chat about their Oobleck (cornstarch and water) concoctions.

So what’s happening over here?

Malakai: Oh-mi-gosh, it became solid!

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What’s inside your cup?

Malakai: Umm … blue dye and cornstarch.

What does it smell like?

Dallas: Smells like solid stuff.

Malakai: Oh, it smells terrible!

What does it do?

Malakai: It makes it a solid.

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Children ‘shine light’ at VBS

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Gallery II will showcase the powerful, historically significant images produced by Russian photojournalists documenting the tragedy of World War II up through the Nuremberg Trials.

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Children at Peace Presbyterian Church enjoyed a special “Shine God’s Light” themed Vacation Bible School July 27-29. As part of the festivities, children even made bean soup mix for Mission Beth El to share with families in need.

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Morgan Gerhard, of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, left, helped EarthFruits owners Kathy and Robert Langdon, center, and the EarthFruits Yogurt team celebrate their grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

EarthFruits Frozen Yogurt celebrates grand opening

Name: Ilene Gillispie ‘08 Focus: Religion Claim to Fame: Won a prestigious U.S. State Department Critical Language Scholarship Charts Her Own Course: Spent four months in India researching women of the Sikh religion using New College SRTG funds. Gillispie will be attending a Master’s Seminary program at Boston University.

EarthFruits Frozen Yogurt Café celebrated its grand opening July 28, with free yogurt, giveaways, live music, raffle prizes and more. The new store, which offers frozen yogurt in an upscale, Internet café atmosphere, is located at 5275 University Parkway, Suite 133, in the plaza that is home to Kohl’s and Fresh Market. Owners of the new store are Robert and Kathy Langdon.

New College students like Ilene Gillispie benefit immensely from the college’s Student Research and Travel Grant Program (SRTG). Just last year, SRTG grants allowed 53 students to travel around the globe in pursuit of the latest research for thesis work, tutorials and independent study projects. That is one of the many reasons why New College is often called a “graduate program for undergraduates.”

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Four-bedroom home in Treymore sells for $590,000

Prince Hurd III and Theresa Rock, of Glen Allen, Va., sold their home at 12028 Longview

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Eric and Geanna Ackerman, of Grand Island, N.Y., sold their home at 418 Petrel Trail to Kevin Knopf, of Sarasota, for $410,000.

Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,057 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $570,000 in 2007.

Federal National Mortgage Association sold the home at 12716 Daisy Place to Zenon and Jean Szalbirak, of Bradenton, for $320,000. Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,862 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $393,800 in 2011.

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Joseph Ronan, of Brigantine, N.J., sold his home at 3807 Fifth Ave. N.E. to Bradley and Terri Lord, of Bradenton, for $402,300. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 2,823 square feet of

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ACPA Land Investments LLC and LVI Investments LLC sold the home at 12219 Thornhill Court to Daniel Beebe and Jennifer Brigham, of St. Mary’s Point, Minn., for $340,000. Built in 2011, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,853 square feet of living area.

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Built in 2011, it has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,038 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $443,500 in 2011.

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A home in Treymore at the Village of Palm Aire tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

Mark Ruffalo, of Sarasota, sold his home at 4731 Carrington Circle to David Notary and Sharon D’Amico, of Sarasota, for $590,000. Built in 2000, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,430 square feet of living area.

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Ryan and Catherine Kennedy, of Bradenton, sold their home at 14705 Second Ave. Circle N.E. to Michael Milonni and Richard Jackson, of Bradenton, for $360,000. Built in 2007, it has five bed-

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Dennis Reckinger and Denise MacKenzie, trustees, of Rochester Hills, Mich., sold the home at 8021 Hampton Court to Linda Page, of Sarasota, for $290,000.

Built in 1993, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,933 square feet of living area.

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This Central park home, which has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,038 square feet of living area, sold for $429,000. rooms, three baths, a pool and 2,938 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $310,300 in 2007.

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Built in 1985, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,370 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $240,000 in 2011.

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Robert and Rita Verge, trustees, of Englewood, sold the home at 7272 Lismore Court to Robert Salter and Gaynor Salter, trustees, of Amersham, United Kingdom, for $325,000. Built in 2009, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,852 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $277,100 in 2009.

Louis Merucci, trustee, of Bradenton, sold the home at 7107 Sandhills Place to Anthony and Susan Novellino, of Lakewood Ranch, for $275,000. Built in 2002, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,783 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $321,900 in 2002.

Michael Lilly, of Orange Park, sold his home at 7336 Lake Forest Glen to Ronald and Kimerbley Brunetto, of Annapolis, Md., for $265,000. Built in 2006, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,851 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $350,000 in 2007.

Daniel Fischbach and Barbara Maselunas, of Woburn, Mass., sold their home at 5710 Timber Lake Drive to John and Gail Mele, of Cream Ridge, N.J., for $238,000.

Built in 1982, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,103 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $202,000 in 2009.

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Joseph and Mary Montgomery, of O’Fallon, Mo., sold their home at 6339 Rookery Circle to Francis and Sue Iannello, of Bradenton, for $259,900. Built in 2003, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,738 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $255,600 in 2003.

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Marvin Shepard and April Spinella sold their home at 13627 Fourth Ave. N.E. to Raelyn Calendine, of Bradenton, for $257,000. Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,221 square feet of living area.

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Dana Laganella and Rodney Gerling, of Bradenton, sold their home at 6130 Ninth Ave. Circle N.E. to Roy and Kim Hill, of Bradenton, for $242,000. Built in 1997, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,475 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $425,000 in 2004. s s llow e pi rdine 2 fren of sase of a a a c h & a h purc or set wit matt

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William and Rhonda Harlow, of Miami, sold their home at 7423 Loblolly Bay Trail to Charles and Carol Higgins, of New Hartford, N.Y., for $240,000. Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,014 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $219,500 in 2000.

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Michael and Stacey Yencik, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 6546 Blue Grosbeak Circle to Mehmet Ozgun, of Bradenton, for $220,000. Built in 2002, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,073 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $153,000 in February.

Deutsche Bank, trustee, sold the home at 6417 Blue Grosbeak Circle to Matthew Mueller, of Bradenton, for $214,900. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, three-and-ahalf baths, a pool and 2,572 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $324,600 in 2003.

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TemperatureS

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Thursday, August 9, 2012

Items Under $200 For Sale BLACK & Decker, Workmate 200, ComboBench/Vice. 941-758-1003.

CHESS PIECES: A complete set of Onyx (16 Red & 16 Ivory). Never used, $65. 941-373-3878.

FOR SALE Char-Broil BBQ Grill. Model 463620208. Seldom used. New $149. Asking $45.

941-360-0707.

MOVING: KING Bedroom set plus mattress or queen set. Good condition, $199. Call 937-603-6120.

SOFA BED- Queen Size White & Beige, $100.

Wurlitzer Organ, $100. Both Excellent Condition, 941-379-5583.

WOODEN DRESSER: six drawers, very good condition. 33"H x 54"W x 18.5"D. $50.

941-751-0815.

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales ESTATE SALE ** SATURDAY ** AUGUST 11 - 9:30A.M.-3P.M. 319 Bobby Jones Rd. - Hide-Away Condos (Located off Fruitville Rd., Sarasota) Sofa and love seat, a pair of leather chairs, like new leather sofa, coffee table, 52” round oak table, pair of chairs, desk, Victorian chairs, mahogany dressing table, chest and bedroom set, 2 king beds, trunk, oak washed stand and library table, vacuum, like new treadmill, prints, bookcases, china, collectibles, antique phonograph, wicker love seat, chairs and coffee table, patio table and chair, tools, kitchenware, china, glass and bric-a-brac.

A NICE SALE! SALE CONDUCTED BY PALMA SOLA SALES **Numbers given out at 8a.m.

MOVING SALE: 11224 Coralbean Dr., Saturday 8a.m.-2p.m., Sunday 12-4p.m. Toys, kitchen, furniture, electronics, magic cards.

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Chaise Sofa, $400. 2 Queen Anne Side Chairs, $50/ea. 941-358-2207.

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General Merchandise HANDYMAN’S TOOLS: (2) Saw Horses, Collapsible, 2’6” wide. RIOBI Belt Sander, Variable speed, 3”x21”. Misc. Carpenter’s Tools.

No reasonable offer refused. 941-758-1003.

Merchandise Wanted COINS WANTED by Private Collector. All US and Foreign Gold & Silver Coins. Call Anthony (941) 993-0939.

SENIOR LOOKING to purchase precious metals, time pieces, coins, jewelry and antiques. Please call Marc, 941-321-0707.

Pools/Spas HOT TUBS & Swim Spas - Local manufacturer selling direct to public at wholesale pricing.

Save $$. 941-462-0633.

Events MANATEE CAL RIPKEN YOUTH BASEBALL (ages 4 to 12) at Heritage Harbour will conduct Fall 2012 in person registration on August 4-5, August 11-12, 2012 from 10am to 3pm at Heritage Harbour Baseball fields.

You can also download a registration form from our website and mail it in. Our website is: http://manatee.baberuthonline.com.

You can also call 745-5005 for more information or go to the website.

Storage STORAGE FACILITY Boat/ RV/ Trailer. Secure facility, low monthly rentals, Clark Rd area.

941-809-3660, 941-809-3662.

Business Opportunities JAN PRO CLEANING FRANCHISE: $950 Down Required, Financing Available for growth, Includes customers. Earn up to $10,000 Month+ Call 941-907-8141

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BERRYS LAWN & LANDSCAPING. Over 25 years of experience . Best prices in Manatee. Please call 941-713-1742 for a free and fast estimate.

LAKEWOOD RANCH Lawn & Landscape LLC End of summer special-Free 16' Queen palm tree installed with new lawn maintenance contract.

Call today for free estimate. 941-373-5110.

Here is your chance to get paid for driving your own car.

We seek people — regular citizens — to go about their normal routine, who would be involved in our automotive advertising program.

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Homes For Rent DEEP WATER ACCESS Boater’s Dream: residential rental in south Longboat Key. 3BR/2BA, approx. 1720 sq.ft., only minutes to Sarasota Bay and open Gulf. 100/ft canal frontage with pool.

Yearly lease at $2500/month + utilities. Call 228-327-7801.

HERITAGE HARBOR: 4BR/2.5BA, LR, DR, loft, 2 car garage, 2200+ sq.ft., freshly painted. $1700/mo. unfurnished. Call Brian Murphy, Realtor, 941-400-8068.

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Painting/Wallpapering CARLO DATTILO PAINTING. Licensed & insured.

Interior/ Exterior painting including drywall repair and retexturing. Wallpaper installation & removal, pressure washing. Residential & commercial, condos. Honest & reliable. Free estimates.

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Personal Services YOUR PERSONAL BOOKKEEPER, LLC Gail Sunray, Owner Personal & Business Bookkeeping Accounting/ Taxes

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Vacation/Seasonal Rentals PALM AIRE CONDOS: Available only May-Dec. 2012. 1 & 2 bedrooms, furnished, great views, upgraded, utilities included. $1000-$1300/mo.

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Pools FULL WEEKLY POOL SERVICE $65 per month.

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