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budget buster by Pam Eubanks | Managing Editor

Board adopts budget, makes cuts Board members adopted a $555 million budget and approved $6 million in cuts.

MANATEE COUNTY — Members of the Manatee County School Board have waged war against accounting blunders that left the school district with a $3.4 million deficit and are calling for more accountability and transparency as they look for ways to bring the district back into solid financial health.

Although some members of

the board still had concerns about the budget’s accuracy, the board moved forward in unison, adopting its $555.7 million 2013 fiscal year budget unanimously.

“The community expects us, as a board, to work together,” School Board Chairman Harry Kinnan said. “I think the end vote shows we are.

“Our goal is to keep money in

the classrooms,” he said. “Next time we build the budget, we should start with teacher salaries — that’s about 62% of the budget. I think that will solve some of (the issues.)”

Although former Superintendent Tim McGonegal left the district with a plan to cut the budget by millions of dollars when he resigned Monday, Sept. 10, the board approved further cuts, as proposed by Bob Gagnon, who is serving as the superintendent on an interim

basis. The changes would shave another $765,408 from the budget, allowing the district to bring the reserve fund

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heart health

by Pam Eubanks | Managing Editor

+ Animal Services promotes program Manatee County Animal Services hopes to increase animal adoptions.

During the month of September, the agency is offering dogs and cats that have been in the county shelter for 60 days or more for free to prospective families.

All dogs and cats will receive a health certificate, all current vaccinations and will be spayed or neutered and micro-chipped. A $10 license fee is required for Manatee County residents.

The special is available at both animal services locations: 305 25th St. W., Palmetto; and 1002 B., Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Both shelters are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

View available animals by visiting mymanatee.org/ pets, or call 742-5933 for more information.

Caitlin and Natalie Colwell, 11 and 14, respectively, both were born with heart defects. The girls will walk in the American Heart Association’s annual Heart Walk fundraiser Sept. 22.

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Sisters’ story aids heart education Natalie Colwell, 14, and her sister Caitlin, 11, are poster children for the American Heart Association 2012-2013 heart walk.

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EAST COUNTY — Lakewood Ranch High School’s Natalie Colwell looks just like any other high school student.

But looks can be deceiving.

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The medications she takes each day are saving her life, keeping her heart, lungs and adrenal system functioning as normally as possible.

“It used to be a big deal,” said

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district policy. The change is intended to help the board monitor spending more closely and create more accountability for the district.

A committee of two School Board members and a group of citizens are working together to select an out-of-town law firm to oversee an audit of the district’s budget.

up to 2% of the operating budget, compared to the 1.8% McGonegal proposed and the 3% mandated by state. It also sets aside $200,000 for an independent audit and other associated costs.

“There should be a very limited impact on schools,” Gagnon said. “No one is losing their job at this time, and there is no plan to cut pay.”

Gagnon’s proposal includes $150,000 in savings from on-time retirement; $125,000 by reducing the Amer-I-Can Program to one semester next year; $100,000 from rental income; $100,000 in vehiclemaintenance repair; $80,000 from deferring Scholastic Read program upgrades; $50,000 in rollover funds to support science fair coordinators; $110,000 saved from over-allocation of teachers at Central High; $256,016 from deferred hiring of six specialist positions; and $153,886 from the Manatee Technical Institute’s Workforce projection coming in under budget.

A 1% salary bonus is still on the table for inclusion in the budget, but the School Board may opt for a set bonus amount or limit bonus awards to employees making under certain dollar amounts. LimitPam Eubanks ing the bonus to certain employees Bob Gagnon, serving as superintendent on an could save the district an additional interim basis, gives interviews after the meeting. $19,650 to $120,540.

McGonegal’s initial corrective action plan proposed about $5.7 million in The committee is slated to meet Sept. 24, savings, primarily by holding district-level to select the top three firms, from which it positions vacant; filling school-level, non- will seek proposals. The firm selected will instructional positions with substitutes; be responsible for finding an indepenadjusting staffing to reflect new student dent auditor to conduct an audit of the count figures; putting tighter restrictions budget and oversee the process.

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budget crunch by Pam Eubanks | Managing Editor

County finds funding for sheriff’s office

The budget vote will address salary issues at the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

MANATEE COUNTY — Plea after plea came before the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners Sept. 13, during the board’s budget adoption hearing.

And, by the night’s end, the commission had unanimously agreed to find more funding for the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, offering the organization a total of $3.2 million with which it could address ongoing salary compression issues.

The board agreed to find $1.7 million in the budget and combine it with $1.5 million from savings in health-care costs to fund the change.

“We have some big problems and you highlighted that,” Commissioner Michael Gallen told deputies, who filled the com-

mission’s meeting chambers to standing room only. “This is a fairness issue. It’s a public health and-safety issue. I’m committed to making an unpopular decision for the betterment of the community.”

“We truly needed to hear from you guys,” Commissioner Carol Whitmore said.

Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube attended previous budget workshops and meetings, at which he told commissioners he was losing experienced deputies to higher-paying agencies. He also noted longtime employees were making nearly the same amount as newer recruits, causing gross salary compression issues.

One such employee, Chris

Thames, told commissioners he was making only 22 cents more per hour than his brother, a fellow deputy, although he had been with the agency six years longer.

Dozens came forward to share about their financial hardships and how compensation issues were pulling away experienced employees to higher-paying jobs and creating safety issues for deputies in the field. The sheriff’s office was also losing highly skilled officers, such as those working on the bomb squad and other special forces units, that required more training.

“If you ignore something as significant as your public servants, they are going to go somewhere else,” Deputy Dawn Stroup said.

“The deputies have worked re-

lentlessly to keep crime down, and what is our reward? Zero.”

“Every year the problem of pay is put off,” Sgt. Richard McClain said.

County Administrator Ed Hunzeker said there has been a pay freeze countywide for the last five years. This year, he proposed to provide salary increases to employees because of health-care savings. The 3% raise was already accounted for in the budget.

Constitutional officers such as the sheriff, he said, must implement the raises as they see fit.

The county’s roughly $458 million budget includes no millage increase. Commissioners adopted the same millage rate as last year — 6.2993.

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Rey earns glowing reviews LAKEWOOD RANCH — There’s no question Eva Rey has hit the ground running at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

The organization’s executive director has worked diligently to help establish a voice and identity for Lakewood Ranch’s community development districts through a new website; improved processes and the accessibility of records; improved customer relations with residents, boards, media and outside groups; and made other improvements to the organization, of which she assumed leadership Aug. 1, 2011.

Tom Green, chairman of the Inter-District Authority Board, the agency that oversees Town Hall operations on behalf of the districts, commended Rey on her performance Sept. 13, after releasing results of Rey’s first performance review.

“I asked for input from every key (person/group Eva works with),” IDA Chairman Tom Green said. “The results (all) came back the same. They, and I, feel Eva is doing an outstanding job.”

The East County Observer caught Rey for a few minutes to discuss her first year.

What has your first year been like?

In the beginning, it was a little bit of a learning curve — getting to know the boards and staff and current policies. Then, there was a process of evaluating to determine where we could find efficiencies and improvements.

Then, there was the implementation period. The website deployed. We did a salary study. We hired a clerk. We’ve really done a lot, in my opinion, in terms of policy and process.

What do you feel has been the most important change you’ve made?

I think all the employees feel more empowered to do their jobs. They’ve all embraced my philosophy of openness and transparency and customer service. It’s a visible change. When residents comment to me about the changes they notice, it’s that it feels better. It’s a more positive experience for them.

You’ve done a lot to improve

Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey earned positive feedback during her one-year performance review.

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“The sad part is what you told us tonight is nothing new; the sheriff has been telling us that for years,” said Commissioner Joe McClash.

from paramedics and other emergency services personnel, commissioners said they wanted to meet with department heads, to discuss compensation issues.

By Pam Eubanks at peubanks@ yourobserver.com.

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Agency approves more carp SWFWMD changes regulation of carp in Lakewood-area ponds.

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Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey completed her first year Aug. 1. An evaluation of her performance was completed this month. transparency with the website.

Why did you feel that was so important?

It’s a tool for instantly communicating. We can put everything out there, and any given individual should be able to find what they’re looking for.

We’re still trying to market (the website). We’ve seen a steady increase in unique users to the site, so we know new people are learning about it, but the number is still small given the population.

What are your top priorities for 2013?

Irrigation is a subject the community is very focused on right now. Our strategic plan that we’re developing, hopefully, will play a key role in resolving irrigation issues.

A big piece of it is behavioral — residents watching their water usage and understanding the correlation between turf health

and water usage.

There are a lot of educational components we want to do, including to have a whole web page devoted to conservation issues and best practices. It’s not all making the pipes better or (spending money on) infrastructure improvements.

If we can accomplish a lot of those smaller things, we can impact the quality of the system without putting a shovel in the ground.

We’re looking at bringing the audits to the boards sooner. I’m working with staff to evaluate all of our job descriptions.

The maintenance facility — put a star by that one. We want to make sure that goes off without a hitch. We’re working on all administrative policies and procedures. In our clerk’s division, we’re working on converting our documents electronically and setting up a recording system for

her to procure the minutes.

I have lofty goals.

What has been the biggest highlight professionally of your first year?

There are so many, but I’m really proud of the website. A lot of work went into that and it looks good and it’s user-friendly, in my opinion. It heralded the arrival of Lakewood Ranch not just as a community, but the governance side of it, too, I think. It puts us on the map from a governance standpoint.

You’ve been at numerous community events over the last year.

Which was your favorite?

Boo Fest. The costumes were so creative, and the kids had so much fun. I couldn’t believe the work that went into the transforming the travel agency into a scene from “Alice in Wonderland.”

LAKEWOOD RANCH — For the last two years, Lakewood Ranch Town Hall’s director of operations, Ryan Heise, has been looking for more environmentally-friendly ways of improving the aesthetics of the Lakewood Ranch’s stormwater ponds.

The addition of algae-eating carp in many of Lakewood Ranch’s ponds has had a positive aesthetic impact and also reduced the amount of chemicals required to treat ponds, Heise said.

Until now, the Southwest Florida Water Management District, the agency that regulates local water issues, has not allowed carp in ponds with littoral shelves, or shallow areas with plantings, because it feared the fish would eat healthy vegetation.

But Town Hall officials learned last week they would be able to install carp in at least 30 lakes with littoral zones, paving the way for the community to have carp in all of its roughly 280 lakes.

“They’re one of the most effective (tools we have),” Heise said of the carp. “It’s awesome because it’s biological and it’s sustainable.

It’s also cost effective.”

Heise said the fish will be introduced to their new homes in October and November, when the weather is cooler and oxygen levels in lakes are higher.

Operations staff is working to construct and install carp barriers, which prevent the fish from leaving Lakewood Ranch’s stormwater system and entering the local river system, Heise said.

Heise and Paul Chetlain, maintenance manager for the InterDistrict Authority, began working in mid-2010 with the Fish and Wildlife Commission and SWFWMD to get permits and approvals — both to use carp in all of Lakewood Ranch’s lakes and also to determine how many can be placed in each body of water.

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+ Braden River students kick off food bank efforts

East County mom Noemi Szilagyi is organizing a “Cuts for a Cause” event, benefiting the Larry King Cardiac Foundation, an organization that provides financial assistance to individuals who need life-saving cardiac procedures but cannot afford them.

The event will be held from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at Flair Salon, 703-B 60th St. Court E., Bradenton, across from the State Road 64 Walmart. Only haircuts will be available at this time.

Come get a haircut and enjoy food,

Students and staff at Braden River High School are stepping up to restock the shelves at The Food Bank of Manatee.

The school is hosting a food drive through Sept. 21. The first-period class that donates the most food gets a breakfast party. There also is a “Kiss the Pig” competition, in which students donate money for a Braden River teacher or administrator to kiss a pig.

Students who bring five canned food items to the football game Sept. 21 will get free entry into the game.

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A celebration of life service will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, at Woodland the Community Church, 9607 S. R. 70, Bradenton, for Sierra Johnson, a 17-year-old who died Sept. 13, five days after the van in which she and six other people were riding had a “catastrophic tire failure” and flipped on Interstate 4 on the way to a Christian concert in Orlando.

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Since the accident, Johnson’s church, Journey Assembly of God in Bradenton, kept church members and friends updated on Johnson’s condition and the condition of other students injured in the crash, as did Johnson’s family, through its website and a Facebook page.

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Memorial benches will be similar to the ones already installed along Greenbrook Boulevard.

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CDD develops memorial program Lakewood Ranch CDD 4 will allow residents to honor loved ones with three types of memorials.

LAKEWOOD RANCH — Supervisors on Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 4 are developing a program that will allow residents to remember loved ones with memorials on district property.

District supervisors signed off Sept. 13 on plans to develop a memorial program, which will offer three options to residents — adopting or purchasing trees with markers or purchasing a memorial bench and plaque.

Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey said development of the new policy, for which details are still being finalized, came about after friends of Ina Gross, a Lakewood Ranch woman who was murdered in her home in Janu-

ary, asked this summer to place a memorial for her in the Lakewood Ranch Dog Park. Rey suggested CDD 4 develop a policy to better address future requests.

“It’s a way to add amenities and infrastructure that residents want without impacting the district’s budget,” Rey said of the program.

The policy, as presented last week, would allow residents to pay $150 to adopt a tree and place a 10-by-8-by-4-inch granite marker, with four rows of writing, at the base of a tree within Greenbrook Adventure Park or along Greenbrook Boulevard, or to allow a resident to pay $500 to purchase a tree and a granite marker and place them at one of several pre-determined

locations in the same area.

Last, residents could pay $1,800 for a bench and bronze plaque to be placed at predetermined locations in Adventure Park or along Greenbrook Boulevard.

Supervisors ruled out using memorial bricks, like those at the entrance to Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, as an option.

Rey said details of the policy are still under review and supervisors likely will adopt the memorial program within a few months.

Additionally, Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts 1, 2 and 5 will be presented with a similar policy for consideration, and Rey expects them to develop similar programs in the future, as well, Rey said.

Contact Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com.

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• Supervisors approved the renewal of a lake maintenance contract with Aquatic Systems for $59,976 annually, an increase of about $1,700. The one-year contract will start Oct. 1, and the contract amount is within the budget.

• Supervisors discussed the condition of landscaping around the Verizon building at Lakewood Ranch and River Club boulevards and directed staff to investigate Verizon’s permissions and requirements for the property.

• Supervisors tabled the discussion of hiring a landscape architect to help develop a longterm plan to aid the board in identifying beautification opportunities. Other district boards may participate in the program, but requested more information.

The item has been postponed to the October meeting.

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• Supervisors approved renewal of lake-maintenance contracts with Aquatic Systems. In District 2, annual costs are $91,680, which is up $2,660. In District 5, annual costs are $101,628, up $1,992 from the previous year.

• CDD 2 supervisors approved use of district streets for the Harvest Hustle 5K race, which will be held Nov. 17.

• CDD 2 supervisors continued their meeting to 9 a.m.

Sept. 25, to review financing proposals for the proposed maintenance facility.

oast to Coast Pools continues to be one of the leaders in the industry as they have already installed over 100 pools in 2012 and the year is not over yet! Adding to the thousands of satisfied pool customers, their goal is to be a leader in the Tri-County area and they are well on their way. They have most recently won 5 out of 7 design categories in the Parade of Homes 2012.

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• Supervisors approved the renewal of a one-year, lake-maintenance contract with Aquatic Systems for $98,256. The amount is $2,856 more than the previous year.

• The Greenbrook Village Association’s next Safety Committee meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 8, at Town Hall.

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• Supervisors approved the use of Town Hall for a Nov. 17 event by the Creative Arts Club.

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+ Commission approves red-light camera use Members of the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners are improving public safety by approving the installation of red-light cameras at busy intersections in unincorporated areas of the county.

The board approved the use of the cameras in 2009 but delayed installation and implementation. With the board’s approval Sept. 11, cameras at 53rd Avenue and 34th Street West and at 57th Avenue East and 15th Street East, in Bradenton, will go live Oct. 15. Local law enforcement and county officials will continue to evaluate the cameras’ use at other intersections, including the one at State Road 70 and Tara Boulevard.

Under the agreement, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office will review videos of violators and issue citations accordingly. The sheriff’s office will be reimbursed monthly for those services.

The county has agreed to pay $4,650 per month, for up to 12 camera systems, plus nearly the same amount for additional cameras supplied by Xerox State and Local Solutions.

+ Schools recognized for health improvements Twenty-eight Manatee County elementary schools were awarded with the HealthierUS School Challenge Bronze Certification Sept. 10.

The challenge is a voluntary initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and recognizes schools for improving food and beverage choices and teaching students about nutrition and exercise.

East County elementary schools receiving the honor are: Bashaw, Braden River, McNeal, Mills, Myakka City, Tara and Gene Witt.

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+ DUI saturation yields four arrests During a recent DUI saturation patrol, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office made four arrests and issued 16 citations, 10 written warnings and four correction cards.

Three of four arrests were DUIrelated, while the other was another misdemeanor offense.

The countywide patrol ran from 5:30 p.m. Sept. 7 to 3 a.m. Sept. 8.

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Setting policy through numbers They had tied their hands, and This year he didn’t ask for a tax I still can’t figure out why. increase, he asked the commisThe good news is the Manasion to address his need — by tee County Board of whatever means necesCounty Commissioners sary. is working to resolve its In July, commissionoversight. ers set the millage rate at At the 2013 fiscal year 6.2993, about 3% below budget adoption hearing the rollback rate, or the Sept. 13, commissiontax level needed to collect ers squirmed in their the same amount in propseats after learning how erty taxes as last year. dire salary issues at the With that vote, they put PAM Manatee County Sheriff’s a cap on their options, EUBANKS because at the final budOffice had become.

I’ve spoken to the get hearing the board can Sheriff Brad Steube several times reduce millage rates, but they on the issue over the last few cannot increase them. years. Each time, his message has It would have cost the averbeen the same: He is doing more age homeowner $11 annually with less. He’s losing experienced for a home valued at $150,000. deputies to higher-paying jobs. It Instead, commissioners chose to costs more to hire and train new eliminate the option that would deputies than to increase the generate $4 million without salaries of the old ones. Because impacting county reserves or of a freeze on raises, salary comraising taxes, technically. pression — long-term employees As I watched deputy after depmaking slightly more or the same uty from the Manatee County as their more-recently hired Sheriff’s Office beg the Manatee peers — has been exacerbated.

County Board of County ComThe list of funding-related ismissioners to protect their sues goes on. benefits and correct salaryBut, the bottom line is that compression issues, I gained new the sheriff needs more money perspective about the realities of to keep seasoned professionals what Sheriff Steube has told me in his organization and to make for years. sure his employees are paid fairly.

All the commissioners — al-

though concerned about fairness to the county’s other employees, who still will be getting a 3% increase this year — also seemed to get it, except for Commissioner Donna Hayes.

Hayes’ response was: “We do not micromanage. We are policymakers. I’m really glad the sheriff heard it, so he can work it out in his budget. You’ll need to speak to the sheriff about this.”

The remark drew gasps and grumbles from the audience, as well as sharp remarks from the sheriff at the end of the meeting.

As Hayes said, it is the board that sets policy.

The board also controls the budget, so Sheriff Steube can ask for a millage increase or whatever he wants but, ultimately, the County Commission decides whether he can have it.

It’s the commission’s policy decision that affects the final numbers and the outcome for its employees.

And, up until this point, the commission has told the sheriff, “no.”

I think last Thursday the board got a much better understanding of how pay freezes and other factors truly were affecting its employees, and now it can make policy decisions to address those

issues, for the sheriff’s office and for other departments.

Although the county may have to dip into much-needed reserves to pay for the proposed wage increases at the sheriff’s office, I’m glad to see for the remaining commissioners, the “do we, don’t we” mentality I saw before as they debated millage increases and other options quickly converted into, “We have to do something to fix this.”

Sheriff Steube made salary issues a top priority, even in an election year. He has lobbied the commission time and time again on his employees’ behalf.

As one deputy said: “The only reason people, like myself, have not left is because of Sheriff Steube.”

He got a room full of applause.

I commend the sheriff for sticking out his neck for his employees, for being persistent and seeing this battle through, although there still will be challenges ahead.

And I commend his staff, too, for helping to paint a picture that others were not able to see before. They made the difference.

Send your letter to the editor, community events or story ideas to Pam Eubanks at peubanks@ yourobserver.com.

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Social Media 101: a guide for community associations Like it or not, the social-media cial-medial site, given the potenrevolution is here to stay. Many tial pitfalls. When used properly, argue that social media will social media has the potential to ultimately become as create a closer-knit, betimportant to our daily ter-informed community. lives as the discovery of Still, an association must fire (790,000 years ago) exercise care to ensure or the creation of the that its social-media site wheel (in 3,500 B.C.). is not abused and does Although these claims not become a source of may be slightly exagpotential liability. gerated, the number of The benefits of mainusers on social-media taining a social-media DAVID G. site for your community networks, as of the summer 2012, is staggering: MULLER, ESQ. association are many, Facebook (750 million including the following: users), Twitter (250 million usKeeping members informed ers), LinkedIn (110 million users) of upcoming association events and Google+ (65 million users). by posting notices of meetings, When you consider that the social events, etc.; posting phoworld population in 2012 just tographs of these events; keeping surpassed 7 billion people this members informed of important means that approximately 10% news, including weather alerts, of the citizens of the world have a security updates, etc.; keeping Facebook account. members informed of upcoming Many community associations local community events. have fully embraced social media The above examples are only a and operate accounts on many few of the many beneficial uses different social-networking sites. that social media can provide to Other community associations a community association. remain resistant to creating a soFor a community to get the

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most out of its social-media site, it is critically important to understand how the site operates, including how the security features work. Below is a list of helpful tips and suggestions for community associations that operate social media sites for their respective communities: Decide which association representative(s) will be responsible for operating and maintaining the site and protecting/ changing the password; set expectations as to how often content on the site will be updated (daily, weekly, monthly); determine from the outset whether owners/fans/friends/ followers will be allowed to post comments on the site to promote interaction and discussion; if comments will be allowed, determine if these comments will be pre-screened and (if so) who will be in charge of the screening process and what the standard of review will be; determine how negative, and possibly defamatory, comments posted on the site will be handled; determine

whether the site will be “closed” with only owners and residents being allowed access; determine if the site is intended to complement the association’s existing newsletter and/or website, or if the site intended as a complete replacement.

As with any form of media, associations must be cautious when establishing and operating a social-media site and be wary of the many potential pitfalls.

For example, if comments are allowed on the site, the association needs to determine how it will handle a post or comment of a negative or defamatory nature. If such a post is allowed to remain on an association sanctioned social-media site, the association could find itself subject to a claim for libel. To address these concerns, many community associations that operate socialmedia sites have created specific written policies and procedures for their social-media sites.

Given the potential for liability, associations are encouraged to discuss social-media policies and procedures with an attorney and insurance representatives, to ensure compliance with the law and to ensure they are fully protected in the event of a claim.

David G. Muller focuses his law practice on the representation of community associations.

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HEART WALK/PAGE 1A Natalie, who tried hard in middle school to hide her condition. “I didn’t think it was fair. But, then, I realized it’s there. I have to live life to the fullest. I have it pretty bad but it could always be worse.

“Living life as a normal teenager — that’s all I want,” Natalie said.

Natalie and her sister, Caitlin, who was born with the same defects, are poster children for the American Heart Association this year, as it prepares to host its 2012 Sarasota/Manatee Heart Walk fundraiser at 8:30 a.m. Sept.

22, at Payne Park, in Sarasota. The girls’ faces and stories adorn the walls of local Subway restaurants, where patrons can make donations to the American Heart Association.

Although both girls were born with the condition, Caitlin’s heart defects were diagnosed in-utero, allowing her to receive medicine and care that has made her virtually non-symptomatic today, at 11 years old.

of 67 schools in the state of Florida is a sad commentary on the past leadership under Tim McMonegal.

Coupled with this poor academic standing, there was the loss of $8.3 million in funds by overspending. The current CFO, Michael Boyer, did not make the board aware of this large discrepancy in the budget, the question

“There’s still a huge need for research,” said their mother, Annmarie Colwell. “Caitlin has been hospitalized twice (compared to so many times for Natalie).

The difference between them is four years. We’re learning every day. Protocols and procedures are changing every day. I firmly believe that’s the difference between their outcomes. Those things only happen through research and development.”

“Most people don’t think medically-disabled children look like my children,” she said of why the family got involved with promoting this year’s heart walk. “Everyone thinks kids with heart defects look disabled. They don’t know how many hundreds out there have stories like ours. Getting that acceptance, that protection, is a struggle because they don’t look (like they need it).”

Although the Colwells admit handling Natalie and Caitlin’s medical condition is tough, they also say some of their biggest challenges have been at school — helping other students and teachers understand the girls’ physical limitations, medical needs and other requirements. They also have to fight to ensure specialists and physicians are taking a more holistic approach to their daughters’ health.

Annmarie Colwell said the American Heart Association provided her and her husband, Mark, with information they could use to advocate for their children, both with doctors and

Both Natalie and Caitlin Colwell were born with heart defects, but Natalie’s condition was undiagnosed at birth.

“We took home a perfectly healthy child, so we thought,” their mother, Annmarie Colwell, said. “She was compromised because we didn’t know. She was not given the neonatal care.”

Natalie did not start showing symptoms of her heart defects until she was about 9 months old. The doctors thought she was asthmatic, because she wasn’t making her weight and height milestones. She would Pam Eubanks turn blue at her eyes and mouth Annmarie, Caitlin, Natalie and Mark Colwell are thankful for the whenever she ate or cry. role the American Heart Association has played in their lives.

Finally, her parents took her Since then, her parents, they were prepared. Caitlin was to All Children’s Hospital for furAnnmarie and Mark, have delivered via an emergency ther testing; doctors discovered battled for the health of their C-section to ease stress on the a heart murmur and the holes oldest daughter, who takes nine baby’s heart, and she had a in her heart. Her lungs were medications daily to keep her full paranatal team at her birth. getting flooded with too much Medicines were administered to blood. Doctors thought the holes heart, lungs and adrenal system functioning as best as possible. protect her lungs. were closing until Natalie was When the Colwells decided “Having everyone in place and 8 years old, at which time they to have Caitlin, they knew having the education and givrealized Natalie was developing there was a 30% chance their ing her the right medical care micro blood clots, which were has mad a dramatic impact,” causing migraine headaches and second baby could have the same defects. But, this time, Annmarie Colwell said. other symptoms. in the school setting.

“They help you have those tools to push back,” Annmarie Colwell said of the organization. “You have to advocate for the whole child.”

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With a salary of $170,000 and perks that put the total package well over $200,000, it would seem the salary ought to attract outstanding candidates. The person chosen should have a proven track record and that goes without saying.

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Mustangs’ D comes up big The Lakewood Ranch High football team held on to defeat Bayshore 21-14 in overtime Friday, Sept. 14.

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our team leader in kills recovering from bronchitis, but the team stepped up and everybody contributed. Even though it was the first district match of the year, it was an important win.

“I think ODA lost every regular season district match last year 3-0, so this is confirmation that the team’s hard work is paying off,” Wolfe said. “We have a long way to go, but this is a good first step.”

ODA returns to action 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, at Cardinal Mooney.

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yard field goal with 1:05 left in the fourth quarter. Rather than watching Bayshore come from behind to score 17 unanswered points in the fourth quarter and putting the game out of reach, Lakewood’s defense, led by Brown, Luke Sears and Andre Christiano, propelled the game into overtime.

“We had a senior meeting and said, ‘Seniors, we’ve got to pick it up,’” Brown said. “We made plays that we needed to make.”

In overtime, Lakewood took possession first at the Bayshore 10-yard line, and three plays later freshman running back A’Shawn Angel ran in from 5 yards out to give the Mustangs a 21-14 lead.

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Natalie Rodriguez finished with 15 kills and Natalie Buffett added 12 kills to lead the way for the Lady Thunder. Haley Preininger recorded 21 assists and 11 digs and Audra Pack had seven perfect passes and five aces.

“This was a great team effort,” ODA coach Craig Wolfe said. “We were a little short-handed, with

L A K E W O O D RANCH — The Lakewood Ranch High defense allowed 19 points during the first two games of the season — an impressive feat for a unit that only has four returning starters from last season.

For the third straight week, the Mustangs relied on their defense to carry them. And through three quarters, Lakewood’s game plan was spot on, as the Mustangs held a 14-0 lead over Bayshore heading into the fourth quarter of their non-district game Sept. 14.

But, in the span of a minute, the Mustangs, who moments before were on the verge of posting their first shutout of the season, gave up a pair of touchdowns, including a 1-yard plunge by Bruins quarterback Wesley Jackson, following his 49-yard scramble, and Dereck Williams’ 48-yard touchdown run to tie the game with six minutes left in regulation.

“I felt like we went in at halftime thinking we had this game won; and we came out (in the second half), went through the motions and didn’t play how we played the first half,” senior defensive back K.J. Brown said. “They took advantage of our bad decisions and bad plays.”

After watching its lead slip away, Lakewood’s defense gathered together on the sideline and discussed how someone needed to step up and make a play.

And step up, they did.

With the game tied 14-14, the Mustangs blocked a 19-

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SIDELINES + River Dawgs open season with win

+ Lady Mustangs finish third at UF invitational

The 12U Florida River Dawgs opened the fall season by winning the Labor Day Beach Bash Tournament in Naples.

The River Dawgs went 1-1 in pool play to capture the No. 4 seed in bracket play. The team opened bracket play Sept. 2 with a 17-2 victory over the Collier Knights. Rob Arakel allowed two runs on five hits and Caleb Whitson drove in the winning run, as the River Dawgs combined for 12 hits.

The team followed its win with a 4-2 victory over the Iron Pigs in the semifinals.

Finally, the River Dawgs defeated the Bandits 2-0 to win the championship. Danny Rodriguez threw a one-hit shutout to lead the way for the River Dawgs.

“I was very impressed with our play,” coach Scott Kolbe said.

“We have only had one practice together as a team. We have several kids playing football and it is impossible to practice as a team.

We are looking forward to a great season.”

Championship players include: Anthony Squitieri, Mason Kolbe, Collin Goda, Ian McLean, Caleb Whitson, Danny Rodriguez, John DiPasqua, Hunter Bogumil, Rob Arakel, Camden Sprague, Richie Morales and Caleb Greer.

The River Dawgs return to action later this month in the USSSA September Shootout in Sarasota.

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross-country team scored 146 points to finish third at the Mountain Dew Invitational Sept.

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Senior Kristin Zarrella finished 14th in 20:02.80 to lead the way for the Lady Mustangs. Katie Wray finished 17th in 20:13.81 followed by Natalie Novak (31st, 20:43.49), Michelle Last (39th, 21:10.16) and Emily Perez (50th, 21:30.91).

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The Bulldogs’ Junior Midget squad suffered its first loss of the season, falling to the Manatee Mustangs 34-8.

Cody Staton connected with Niklas Traylor for a 52-yard touchdown for the Bulldogs’ lone score of the game.

Noah Ben-ghuzzi and Matthew Strauss led the way defensively.

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Walsh played tennis at Cardinal Gibbons High School in North Carolina and also at the University of Western Ontario.

She has taught tennis since 2003 and was a FirstServe tennis instructor and also the resident tennis professional at Woodbridge Sport and Health Club in Virginia.

Walsh joined the Saint Stephen’s staff last year and coached the Falcons middleschool tennis program. She is currently a USTA 4.5 player.

Flanigan played high school tennis in Colorado before moving on to Hobart College in New York. He was the assistant tennis professional at Skyline Swim and Tennis Club from 2004 to 2010 in Denver.

Flanigan and has been an assistant with the St. Stephen’s tennis program for the past two years.

The Braden River High girls cross-country team scored 87 points to finish third at the Bradenton Runner’s Club Invitational Sept. 15.

Alexis Cullen paced the way for the Lady Pirates, finishing third in 21:37.62. Madison Daunt finished fifth in 22:22.68 followed by Mia Wiederkehr (25th, 23:45.34), Bridget Lanier (30th, 24:03.02) and Asia Borman (32nd, 24:14.11) The Out-of-Door Academy finished fifth with 119 points.

Carling Landeche finished seventh in 22:42.93 to lead the way for the Lady Thunder. Caitlyn Camire finished 15th in 23:13.99 followed by Peyton Vaughn (31st, 24:07.40), Chloe Ruppert (36th, 24:24.18) and Annika Lange (45th, 25:31.84).

+ Mustangs’ winning streak comes to an end The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team’s streak of 117 consecutive victories came to an end Saturday, Sept. 15, at the Olympia Titan Invitational at Hammock Beach’s Ocean Course in Palm Coast.

The Mustangs finished seven shots behind The Benjamin School and Ponte Vedra, suffering their first losses since finishing as the state runner-up in 2010. Ramsey Touchberry shot 76, Ben Boulch shot 77, and Luke Miller, Spence Schultz and Danny Walker all shot 78.

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So, with less than a quarter-mile left in the race, Audrey dug in and ran for the finish line.

The McNeal Elementary School firstgrader’s hard work paid off, because she finished first in her age group at the Rockn’ Heartland Youth Triathlon Series Aug. 12, in Sebring. Audrey finished the race, which included a 25-yard swim, one-mile bike ride and a quarter-mile run, in 12 minutes, 18 seconds.

Audrey’s older sister, Emery, 8, met her sister at the finish line. Emery also finished first in her respective age group, finishing her 50-yard swim, two-mile bike ride and half-mile run in 18:30.

“It meant a lot (to win) because it was my first triathlon and I got first place,” Emery said. “I was super happy.”

Audrey agreed.

“It means a lot to me,” said Audrey, who was the first girl to cross the finish line. “I wanted to get first place, so I could get my first trophy.”

The sisters began training for their first triathlon a few months ago after watching their parents compete in triathlons.

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Emery preferred the swim; while Audrey preferred the bike ride.

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The sisters still continue to train as often as they can in hope of participating in their next triathlon in the spring.

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Bayshore took a timeout, during which Lakewood coach Shawn Trent reiterated to his players how the game was in their hands.

“My D-line coach asked me what I told them and I said, ‘Stop them on this play,’” Trent said.

During the final play of the game, a host of Mustang defenders swarmed Jackson again, dropping him for a 12-yard loss on fourth down to seal a 21-14 victory for the Mustangs.

“We needed a win and defense did its thing,” Brown said.

The Mustangs’ offense used big plays of its own to take a 14-0 lead into the fourth quarter.

Lakewood quarterback Chad Rex connected with Cameron Pearcey for a 31-yard completion. Seven plays later, Rex connected with Ty McLeod for a 14-yard touchdown to give the Mustangs a 6-0 lead.

Lakewood extended its lead in the third quarter on a 4-yard touchdown run by Chris Pearcey. Rex connected with Cameron Pearcey for a two-point conversion to give the Mustangs a 14-0 lead with 4:19 left in the third quarter.

“I thought we played better offensively,” Trent said.

“There were still a couple of things we left on the field that could have helped us at key times, but when you’re as young as we are, you’ll take a ‘W’ any way you can get it.”

The Mustangs return to action Sept. 21 when they host Gulfport Boca Ciega in their district opener.

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Alex Miller and Seton Morgan give thumbsup with Noah Burg, 9.

Dominick Baron, 8, and Julian Repetto, 8, ride together.

Keith Misja and Kate Maccarone help Drew Wojick, 5, ride on a surfboard.

Sion Shipley, Max Whittemore, 10, Marla Whittemore and Luca pose on the beach Saturday, Sept. 15, during Hang 10 for Autism.

Jeremy Ortiz, 6, smiles big.

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More than 70 kids channeled their inner surfer dudes and dudettes at the third Hang 10 for Autism surf event Saturday, Sept.

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Mark Weeks laughs as Caiden Woodworth, 5, raises his arms up in the air victoriously. This was Woodworth’s second year participating in Hang 10 for Autism.

Left: Pat Ryan paddles around with Gabe Bishop, 3, on his back.

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Tara families scoop up fun Families at Tara Elementary School welcomed the new school year Sept. 7, with a special ice-cream social hosted by the

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Myoung Yoon, right, with her children, Samuel and Daniel Oh

Landon Robertson, 6, checks out school yearbooks with his big brother, Logan, a student at Lakewood Ranch High.

Dillon Forbes, center, enjoys ice cream with his dad, Lee, and friend Gianna Caso, right.

Anthony and Susan Evans enjoyed time with their children, Easton, 12, and Mckinley, 7.

Vee and Skylar Rattana watched children dance as Skylar ate her ice cream.

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Two nonprofits join forces to help children

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With friends and supporters gathered around, Mike and Katie Emmons, founders of the Taylor Emmons Scholarship Fund, and Holly and Patrick Wright, founders of The Payton Wright Foundation, announced Sept. 12 they are joining forces to raise funds for children.

The Taylor Emmons Scholarship Fund now will split proceeds from its Taylor’s Trees fundraising

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“We are trying to be the voice of children,” Holly Wright said. “To me, the holidays are about family. Our hearts are with our children. These kids can’t go out and fundraise. It’s up to us adults.”

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Country Club Village home sells for $1,637,500

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Scott and Karen Tetreault, of Tallahassee, sold their home at 20510 79th Ave. E. to Walter and Anita Bavol, of Sarasota, for $1,425,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,640 square feet of living area.

Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch

Patricia McConnin, of Fairfax, Va., sold her home at 7405 Mizner Reserve Court to Robert and Mary Bard, of Bradenton, for $698,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,377 square feet of living area.

Jeffrey and Rebecca Bartlett, of Bradenton, sold their home at 13403 Matanzas Place to Thomas and Alice DeGregorio, of Beverly Hills, Mich., for $615,000. Built in 2010, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,870 square feet of living area.

Preserve at Panther Ridge

Christopher and Linda Lang sold their home at 8319 Curlew Court to Robert and Julia Wuerdeman, of Bradenton, for $540,000.

Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,929 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $575,000 in 2008.

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Gerald and Donna Burbidge, of Bradenton, sold their home at 10803 Winding Stream Way to Rick and Pamela Elliott, of Newfoundland, Canada, for $485,000.

Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,760 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $463,300 in 2002.

Riverdale

Charles and Sandra Kushto, of Parrish, sold their home at 3803 Fifth Ave. N.E. to Donald and Jennifer Wirth, of Belleair, for $440,000. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,823 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $282,400 in 2001.

Watercrest

Peter and Sandy Gatti sold their Unit 302 condominium at 6458 Watercrest Way to Tony Going and Anne Joynt, of Ontario, Canada, for $395,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,376 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $435,000 in 2008.

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This Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home, which has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,437 square feet of living, sold for $1,637,500.

David and Gloria Richards sold their Unit 304 condominium at 6310 Watercrest Way to LBK254 LLC for $360,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,134 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $520,000 in 2006.

Greyhawk Landing

W. Scott Van Ness and Kristin Staton, of Sarasota, sold their home at 12342 Lavender Loop to Duane and Lisa Curry, of Bradenton, for $380,000. Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,821 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $340,000 in 2008.

Jeffrey and Laurie Williams, of Coral Springs, sold their home at 12354 Lavender Loop to Matthew and Kelly Miles, of Overland Park,

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Heather Peters, of Parrish, sold their home at 411 Grand Preserve Cove to Charles and Cynthia Morton, of Bradenton, for $355,000. Built in 2008, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,695 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $334,100 in 2008.

Parker and Judy Biery, of Bradenton, sold their home at 7611 River Preserve Drive to Stephen and Judy Kersten, of Muskego, Wis., for $310,000. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,294 square

SP1 Inc. sold the home at 10520 Cheval Place to Ronald and Mary Cournoyer, of Bradenton, for $339,000. Built in 1999, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,576 square feet of living area.

James and Judith Adams sold their home at 9908 Royal Lytham Ave. to Stacy James, of Sarasota, for $265,000. Built in 2001, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,963 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $225,000 in 2010.

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A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. R. Scott and Tamara Connin, of Sarasota, sold their home at 12806 Deacons Place to Ales and Lenka Graf and Centrem LLC for $1,637,500. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,437 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1,925,000 in 2006.

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Thursday, September 20, 2012

Items Under $200 For Sale

Business Opportunities

CARPETS, PLUSH aqua, 12’X13’, $25. Ceiling fan - 52, 6 blades w/lights, brass, $20.

941-360-9537.

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

ICE MAKER (NewAir AI-100R Countertop Portable), used 2-3 times, like new, $149.

Call 229-221-7382.

Furnishings LEATHER SECTIONAL 8 piece includes 3 Recliners (2 power), Med. brown, Only 4 weeks old. Paid $2400. Sell $1625. 941-355-3327.

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales *****TWO ESTATE SALES BY NANCY DUNN***** FRI. 9AM-2PM & SAT. 9AM-12PM 5755 Timber Lake Drive (Palm Aire) 2006 Cadillac, Fine Art & Antiques SAT. 9AM-2PM 6645 The Masters Ave. (Lakewood Ranch) Contemporary Furnishings, Collectibles, Full House!!

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Doors open 9a.m.-4p.m.

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American Furniture, Antique Dolls, Antique Swords, Antique Rugs including Herat Rug, English Tea Boxes, Marble Top Demilune, Luneville French Tulip Plates, Mid Century Furniture, Leather Sofa, Ivory & Sterling Page Turner, Washer & Dryer, French Military Items, Satsuma Umbrella Stand, Large Wooden Carved Antique Buddha, Costume Jewelry, Garage items, Lots of Kitchen items, Rod Iron Dining Room Table & Chairs, Pool Furniture, Lots of Brik-a-Brak!

For information and pictures, visit: Estatesales.net look under Sarasota and Extraordinary Art & Estate Sale or call Ken 941-356-3318.

General Merchandise

Help Wanted

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Home Improvement/ Remodeling

WANTED LUXURY ANNUAL RENTALS

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For Qualified Waiting Clients

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Excellent References. Free Estimates. Reliable.

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ELER CLEANING SERVICE. Residential cleaning, 10 years experience. Affordable and reliable.

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WINDOW WASHING. Single mom, hard worker, 10 yrs.+ experience. Honest and reliable. Call Mari, 941-404-5083, 813-317-9759.

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Find Treasure!

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Pools FULL WEEKLY POOL SERVICE $65 per month.

For screened-in pools. Owner operated, reliable, personal service. Save money - call now. Blissful Pools, 941-705 0400.

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$345,000 Miramar Decorated, upgraded 4BR/4BA w/lake & golf views!

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$140,000 Preserves @Palm Aire Investors! Tenant until 2014! 2BR/2BA Open Plan.

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$425,000 Twin Rivers Architectural touches in every room! 4BR/3BA/3car.

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$797,979 Lakewood Ranch Country Club Pool home w/oversized bonus, office & exercise rms. Overlooks golf/lake.

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$2,900,000 Manatee River 6BR/5.5BA, Elevator, Gourmet kitchen, Dock w/hoist, Guest house, Cabana & More!

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$499,000 Lakewood Ranch Country Club Chef’s kitchen, pristine property, pool, 4/3/3 car M5830923 Ellen Quinn 504-0595

Foreclosures $349,900 Waterlefe Golf & River Club Gated, Large Maintenance free 3/3 home w/private pool overlooking canal. Community Amenities & more! M5831304 $135,500 Beekman Place – Hunters Walk Hamlets So many possibilities, 2/2 great floor plan with fireplace & lake views.

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$138,900 Willowbrook Townhome Furnished 2BR/2.5BA, Lake & Preserve views.

A3961893 Kirby Wood 961-4724

$1,999,900 Lakewood Ranch Country Club Village Luxury living, finest in custom details & rich finishes, well-appointed furnishings.

A3958210 Pat McMillan 544-45384

$640,000 Oyster Bay Landings Oversized private homesites, Exclusive Gated Community. Non Waterfront & Waterfront sites.

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