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East County schools salute local military veterans. PAGE 1B

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Thursday, NOVEMBER 15, 2012

SPORTS

Ranch volleys toward state semi-finals. PAGE 13A

call of duty by Pam Eubanks | Managing Editor

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Lakewood shifts to reclaimed water Braden River Utilities has begun using reclaimed water from the city of Sarasota for irrigation in Lakewood Ranch.

+ Ranch youth stars in new musical The East County’s Channing Weir, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, will portray a key role this weekend in “Jonesing,” a musical written and directed by Bradenton resident Dylan H. Jones. The show will be held at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 through Nov. 17 and at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 18, at Manatee School for the Arts, 700 Haben Blvd., Palmetto. Tickets are $12 for adults or $80 for seniors (60plus) or students with valid identifications. “It’s different from traditional musicals because it’s sung entirely without hardly any dialogue, but without a definitive plot, either,” Jones says of the show. “Each song stands on its own and tells a unique story.” Similar in tone and format to “Songs for a New World,” each of the actors portrays characters seeking something missing in their lives.

+ Teacher organizes Sandy assistance Lakewood Ranch resident and local teacher Jennifer Venditti is organizing a schoolbased initiative to assist students affected by Hurricane Sandy. Children are making cards for students whose schools have been closed, and teachers are being asked to send any extra supplies they have in their classrooms. Candies leftover from Halloween also will be sent. Donations are being sent to Samoset Elementary, where Venditti works. “I have five schools in New Jersey who have sent me their addresses and wish lists and letters of need,” she said. “We are just trying to coordinate those efforts. There are a lot of people helping with monetary donations and in other ways.”

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East Manatee Fire Rescue’s Shawn Battick, an engineer, moves a 165-pound life-size mannequin, after completing a rigorous course.

Responding to the Challenge

Local first responders and students in related academies at MTI participated in the First Responders Challenge Nov. 10. EAST COUNTY — As East County Fire Rescue’s Lt. Kim Luther strapped on her helmet and other gear, she knew the challenge ahead would be grueling, even if there were no real fire involved. Training moments like this one would help prepare her for whatever real-life situation may arise. “It’s an awesome challenge,” Luther said, as she readied to hoist a roughly 60-pound hose

over her shoulder and carry it up four flights of stairs, among other obstacles. “It shows your strength, your determination. It’s a teamwork thing, too. There’s other firefighters cheering you on, whether you work with them or not.” Luther and dozens of firefighters, first responders and students going through Manatee Technical Institute’s related

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East Manatee Fire Rescue’s Lt. Kim Luther geared up to test her physical endurance.

LAKEWOOD RANCH — The water is on. Braden River Utilities, a developer-owned utility that provides irrigation water to Lakewood Ranch, officially started using reclaimed water from the city of Sarasota Nov. 6, to provide irrigation water to residents of Lakewood Ranch. The project has been in the works for more than a year, with BRU installing 1,500 feet of 18-inch and 11,300 feet of 12-inch water transmission lines, according to documents provided by the Southwest Florida Water Management District. “We are just embarking on this venture,” said Gerald Boyce, manager of compliance and operations for the City of Sarasota Utility Department. “They tapped our system. We already had a line going out east to Hi Hat Ranch.” The city of Sarasota has agreed to a 20-year contract to provide an average of 2 million gallons of reclaimed water per day, Boyce said. “That’s a lot of water, but we average making probably 6.5 million gallons a day,” he said. “There’s quite a bit more. At this point, we can meet all our obligations easily.” The partnership with the city offsets the use of potable groundwater use within the Braden River watershed. BRU’s current demand from its commercial-and-residential users in the Southwest Sector of Lakewood Ranch is more than 5 million gallons per day. It uses well water and water from Aqua Utilities to meet its

SEE IRRIGATION / PAGE 8A

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East County youth compete globally Three teenagers recently competed in the F1 in Schools World Finals in Abu Dhabi. Indirathas and Owen Chen, of Canada. Both teams had earned second-place finishes at a finals competition in May, earning them a right to take up to three members of their teams to the world finals, in partnership with another team. Three members of Canada’s original team participated in supporting roles, but did compete in Abu Dhabi. “Our motto was, ‘Two nations. One continent. A vision for victory,’” Palmer said. Cote said she loved working with another team, despite the logistical challenges it posed. “You have more experiences, more ideas,” she said. “You come up with a better product, I think.” Cote served as the team’s resource manager, taking responsibility for the team’s roughly $40,000 budget and resources, while Palmer completed the team’s graphic designs. Petty worked with Indirathas to design the team’s car entry. The students collaborated on their F1 project using Skype and other Internet-based tools to do video conferencing and planning and to make other preparations. They used Solidworks, a three-dimensional computeraided drafting design program, to improve the design of their

Manatee County’s Velox 1 team partnered with a team from Canada for the world competition.

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East County youths Aly Cote and Mario Palmer said they loved competing at the F1 in Schools World Finals in Abu Dhabi, UAE. racecar as they prepared for the event in Abu Dhabi, which was held at the world’s largest indoor theme park, Ferrari World on Yas Island, overlooking the Yas Ma-

rina Formula 1 Circuit. Palmer said the Manatee County team was better versed in the technology portion of the contest, while the team from Canada

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helped to facilitate deadlines and handle logistics. “We learned so much,” Palmer said. “We’ll have a stronger team this year.” Students said they got ideas for future car designs, as well as for marketing their team at future contests, at the world finals. Additionally, this year’s international competition only furthered the youth’s vision to take home a world title in the years to come. “I was happy with the overall placement (of our team this year),” Palmer said, noting the experience from this year’s competition. “If we get to go (world finals) next year, we have to place higher. It’s a lot of work to get there.” The students already are making preparations for next year’s F1 in Schools national competition. Contact Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com.

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EAST COUNTY — Aly Cote didn’t know her passion for cars would take her across the world. But the Lakewood Ranch High School freshman returned earlier this month from Abu Dhabi, UAE, with teammates Mario Palmer, a junior at Braden River High School, and Braden River graduate Jeremy Petty, after finishing 13th out of 33 international teams competing in the F1 in Schools World Finals. F1 in Schools is an international competition for youth, in which groups of three-to-six students must design and manufacture a miniature Formula 1-style racecar out of balsa wood, using computer-aided drafting design tools. Students try to design the fastest car possible, and must also market and promote their racecar team. The green-and-black, 55-gram, C02-powered, balsa-wood car that Cote and her teammates competed with logged a speed of 1.071 seconds down a 65-foot track, making it the seventh-fastest car in the competition. But students were also graded on verbal presentations about their car, designs and other components. Dubbed Velox F1, the team had three other members — students Ajanthan Hariharan, Genooshan

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Mixon celebrates harvest season The Harvest Fest runs Nov. 16 through Nov. 18.

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Braden River High School’s Marching Band took home the title of grand champion Nov. 3, after winning the Music in Motion marching band competition, at Lakewood Ranch High School.

tanding atop a podium, Ashley Gillam slowly moved her hands, her feet still. Then, the music quickened, and Gillam’s movements mirrored the pace. Smiling, she shuffled her feet and swayed her hips, jerking her hands side-to-side as the band lifted two fingers to the sky to signal peace. The band director stood atop an even higher podium and yelled, “This is the moment of your show! Everybody has been waiting. Let them hear it.” With the Florida Marching Band Coalition State Championships approaching Nov. 17, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, the Braden River High School Marching Band has been perfecting its show since July. Last week as the 3A Pirates performed their show, titled “Joy,” at a grassy field in front of the school’s basketball courts, the 4A Lakewood Ranch Mustangs practiced their show, “Under the Midnight Sky,” during a mini camp. Though the rival schools compete in different classes and won’t face each other at the state championships, they both hope to master intricate details in their shows in the days leading up to it. The Braden River Marching Band, which started competing with its school’s inception in 2005, took second place overall at the Florida Marching Band Coalition Regional Competition Oct. 20 and aims to capture its first 3A state championship. Last year, in its second 3A season, Braden River earned a fourth-place finish in the state. Gillam, a Pirates senior drum major, leads “Joy,” a show that

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Battle of the

Bands

Braden River, Lakewood hope to bring joy to their shows at the FMBC State Championships. breaks down into three movements: love, peace and happiness. “The first movement shows joy is like love,” Gillam said. “The love you have for people and things. The second shows peace through missionary work. The third represents the happiness we get from music.” Throughout the show, the Color Guard use flags, rifles and onelegged jumps to convey emotion. During the middle movement, which is based on a scene in the 1986 movie, “The Mission,” band members make peace signs with their fingers, and the Color Guard drops its flags and glides with their empty arms open. The show’s final movement ends with an almost 40-second snippet of Beethoven’s hour-long

“Ode to Joy.” Leading this portion of the show, Gillam’s face stiffened. She used her hands to slap the air. “The finale is about zest and zealousness,” Gillam said. “It is high-powered, high-intensity excitement that draws it all together.” Band Capt. Zack Funk, a senior first-trumpet player, felt helpless four years ago, when Braden River struggled as a 2A band. Now he won’t limit expectations. “This is a really progressive program that’s getting better and better,” Funk said. “When I first came here, we were decent for what we had. Our goal is now perfection. Winning state would be everything for us.” On a blacktop parking lot full of circle and V-shaped chalk marks

meant to direct the band’s movements, the Lakewood Ranch Marching Band tinkered with its equally joyful show, “Under the Midnight Sky.” In an all-day mini camp full of starts and stops, first-year Mustangs Band Director Ron Lambert kept his band focused on the FMBC State Championships. Lambert previously served as Lakewood Ranch assistant band director before leaving briefly and coming back. For its show, the job of bringing light and energy to the band falls to the color guard. Throughout the show, the color guard will alternately carry 10foot and 6-foot flags and white rifles. Lakewood Ranch was one of five bands in its class to make the finals last year. Brooke Ellery, a senior Color Guard captain, describes a scene where seven judges, some roaming around the field and others sitting in the press box, grade each band from a strict rubric. “Finals is huge and extremely nerve-wracking,” Ellery said. “Tropicana (Field) is a lot larger than a normal football field, so you have to look up higher. Everyone from everywhere is looking at you. But we’re ready this year, and making finals would be awesome for us.” Back at the Lakewood Ranch blacktop, as his band tried to break through the whistling wind, Lambert stood atop his podium and gave final advice: “You won’t get credit for blowing as loud as you can,” Lambert told the band. “It’s about quality.” Contact Josh Siegel at jsiegel@ yourobserver.com

Citrus grower Mixon Fruit Farms is celebrating the harvest season with a special community event this weekend — its annual Harvest Festival. This year’s event starts from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 16, with an author book signing, at the orange grove located 2525 27th St. E., Bradenton. The festival’s main activities will follow from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 17 and Nov. 18. Attendees can peruse more than 70 arts-and-crafts booths, feast on a variety of food — including Amish doughnuts — and enjoy family-friendly activities such as live musical and dance performances, rock climbing, bounce houses, tram tours through the orange grove and more. Local authors being featured at the book signing Friday include Bill Mixon, who helped his parents start Mixon Fruit Farms in 1939, and fellow authors Liam McAuley, Carole Stevens Bibisi, Ruth Fishel and Diane Robertson. “We’re really big into making memories,” said Janet Mixon, who co-owns the business with her husband, Dean. “It’s easy to get to (here). We try to provide a nice, clean atmosphere for people to bring their families. We have something for everybody. “(Our location) used to be way out east,” she said. “Now, it’s considered in town. When we decided to buy (the farm) from the rest of the family, we wanted to do something with the community. We wanted it to be a big part of what we do.” Parking and entry to the festival is free. Many activities, including watching performances, are free of charge. Costs for individual activities, such as inflatables and pony rides, will be determined by individual vendors. Hour-long tram tours of Mixon’s orange grove, which includes a stop at Mixon’s wildlife refuge, cost $10 for adults and $5 for children. Until five years ago, Mixons was closed all summer, opening in November for the harvest season. It now is open year-round. Contact Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com.

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Practicing the middle movement of its show, the Braden River High School Band made peace signs with their fingers.

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Vinnie Cupo and the rest of Lakewood Ranch High School’s marching band showed off their show during Music in Motion Nov. 3.

When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 16; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 17 and Nov. 18 Where: Mixon Fruit Farms, 2525 27th St. E., Bradenton. Details: Author signing event is Nov. 16. Main festival activities, including dance and music performances, rock climbing, tram tours, arts-and-crafts and food vendors and more, runs Nov. 17 and Nov. 18. Info: Mixon.com

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+ Food pick-up scheduled for food program The Mayors’ Feed the Hungry program will be collecting non-perishable food donations Nov. 15 and Nov. 16, to feed hungry families this Thanksgiving. The event culminates at 5 p.m. Nov. 16, at Ed Smith Stadium, where the food will be sorted and distributed to food pantries free of charge throughout Manatee and Sarasota counties. Food to be donated can be taken to collection boxes at the the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium, all Coldwell Banker offices in Sarasota and Manatee counties, city halls or police stations and any participating school in Manatee and Sarasota counties. For information, contact food drive coordinator Scott Bichler at 350-6075.

+ LECOM scholarship gala raises $215,000 for students Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Student Scholarship Fund Dinner and Auction Gala Oct. 27 raised more than $215,000, with all proceeds benefiting the school’s medical, dental and pharmacy students. The event was held at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota.

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Show moves to East County Ponies Under the Palms has found a new home in Lakewood Ranch.

Angie Hughes’ class pauses for a picture before starting its walk.

McNeal Wildcats walk past their $12,000 goal Children at McNeal Elementary School walked — and ran — Nov. 8, during the school’s annual Walk-a-thon fundraiser. Through the event, the Parent Teacher Organization at McNeal raised more than $12,500. Students in Stacy Freeman’s kindergarten class got an extra treat — spraying school administrators with Silly String — for raising the most money of all the classes in the school.

Assistant Principal Katherine Price and Principal Norma Scott get covered in Silly String by children in Stacy Freeman’s kindergarten class. Right: Jocelyn Lerma sprints to the front, as her class begins its walk.

RIVER CLUB — Meet Virginia. She’s not as young as she once was, but that doesn’t keep her from hitting the pavement each morning. Braden River High School senior Alex Lunkes makes sure to take extra care of the 1966 Ford Mustang he and his father have been working on for the last three years. Normally, Virginia catches the attention of students in Braden River’s parking lot. This weekend, however, she’ll be one of more than 100 vintage and showclass Mustangs and other Ford vehicles on display for the public Nov. 18, during the 21st annual Ponies Under the Palms car show, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. “It’s an easy thing for me to talk about,” Alex said, noting the car is knick-named after its former owner. “(The show) definitely is going to be cool. I’ve been to this show, and there are so many amazing cars there. I’m excited.” Alex and his parents, Dave and Elaine, are organizing the event, with the help of more than a dozen other volunteers from the Mustang Club of West Central Florida, which is hosting the show. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., attendees will get to view classic cars, while enjoying raffles and other activities benefiting Tidewell Hospice and Southeastern Guide Dogs. Elaine Lunkes said she agreed to take on organizing the 21st annual Ponies Under

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Dave, Alex and Elaine Lunkes, of River Club, will be showing off their 1966 Mustang, nicknamed, “Virginia.” the Palms event, after learning the event would end if no one took on organizing duties and that the club planned to move it to Lakewood Ranch, from its longtime venue on St. Armands Circle. “I’m a firm believer in this area, and want to see it continue to grow and thrive,” she said. “We’ll get awareness for our community. Cars are coming from all over. “The businesses win,” she said. “The community gets a fun event and our charities get the proceeds.” The Lakewood Ranch Main Street venue will provide more parking — historically a problem for the show at St. Armands — than in previous years, Lunkes said.

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Ponies under the palms when: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 18 Where: Lakewood Ranch Main Street info: mustangclubofwestcentralflorida.org Elaine Lunkes also said 40% of registrants are new to the show this year, an indicator the venue has brought forward a new group of Ford and Mustang enthusiasts. Day-of-event registrations for participating in the show are being accepted. Entry fee is $25. Contact Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com.

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LAKEWOOD RANCH — Fifth-grader Ellie Wietecha may be fairly new to the Gullett Elementary School family as a first-year student, but she’s already at the top of the class, so to speak. The 10-year-old served Nov. 8 as “Principal for the Day.” “It was exciting,” Ellie said of being “Principal for the Day.” “I got to walk around and see the offices. I got to file papers and I learned something new. It’s not so organized; you have to know where the papers go.” As one of her first acts as principal, Ellie appointed her brother, Joey, as “assistant principal,” although the title did not get him out of class except for a short time in the afternoon. Ellie also got to make the morning announcements, help select the lunch menu for the month of December, oversaw a special picnic luncheon for honors students, make rounds to classrooms and assist in the office. Gullett Principal Kathy Hayes said Ellie won the role of principal after her parents bid on the “Principal for the Day” auction item during the school’s recent golf-tournament fundraiser. Ellie, she said, had stepped up to the challenge and was performing tremendously. “I wish I could give her everything,” Hayes said, laughing. “She’s been a big help already.” Contact Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com.

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+ Planning commission discusses SMR project The Manatee County Planning Commission considered changes to the Lakewood Centre Development of Regional Impact in Lakewood Ranch Nov. 8, at a meeting held at the county’s administrative building. “It is a minor update and a cleanup to the existing approvals,” said Todd Pokrywa, vice president of planning for Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch. “No new density or entitlements are being sought.” The changes, generally, involve an update to the project’s phasing and build-out dates, allow design flexibility and modify affordable housing conditions, among other changes, Pokrywa said. The item was under the consent agenda. Other regular agenda items included a county-initiated water supply facilities work plan and proposed developments off County Road 675 and Mendoza Road. The items soon will go before the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners for approval.

+ Osteopathic med school enrollment up Total enrollment at the nation’s osteopathic medical colleges climbed 4.5% this year, with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, or LECOM, having the largest enrollment of any medical school in the country. According to a press release, total enrollment at the nation’s osteopathic medical schools tops 21,600. LECOM, with campuses in Bradenton, Eric, Pa., and Greensburg, Pa., enrolls 2,156 of those students. Today, 20% of all U.S. medical

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THE SWEET SPOT unique take on a traditional side The East County Observer shares a non-traditional recipe for a traditional Thanksgiving side dish — sans the marshmallows.

n many families, it is nothing short of heresy to fix anything “different” for Thanksgiving dinner — especially when it comes to the basics, such as stuffing for the turkey or, perhaps, sweet potatoes. Either a recipe is tried, true, trustworthy and, most of all, expected … or it is not. Said another way, either the sweet potatoes have marshmallows “because that’s how my

mother made them” or … The other side of the story is to experiment just a bit, even on an occasion as sacred as Thanksgiving. And there is always the opportunity to try something new when you are “bringing a side dish” as a guest to somebody else’s holiday table. In that spirit, The Observer family is happy to share one of our sweet-potato favorites with not a

Sweet Potato Casserole for a Crowd Yield: 12 to 16 servings Ingredients: 3 large (28 ounce) cans of yams, drained 4 eggs 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/3 cups shredded coconut, sweetened 2 15-ounce cans Mandarin oranges Instructions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine first six ingredients in bowl of electric mixer and beat until light and

IRRIGATION / 1A irrigation demands. The contract with the city of Sarasota is expected to offset the use of potable groundwater by 100%, water management district documents state. Documents also indicate the location of the BRU service area provides an opportunity for implementation of a regional reclaimed water system, with possible interconnects including Aqua Utilities (existing), the city of Sarasota (existing), the city of Bradenton (proposed), Sarasota County (in negotiations) and possibly Manatee County. Boyce said reclaimed water has gone through an advanced treatment process and is highly disinfected.

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fluffy. Put in greased 9-inch-by-13-inch-by2-inch baking dish and bake 35 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle coconut and oranges around edges of top. Bake for 15 minutes longer. Cook’s notes: Can be prepared in advance. You may not need to use all three cans of yams; start with two and see what the texture is like after whipping with the other ingredients. Then add more if needed. Mixture should be light and fluffy. (Recipe by Lisa Walsh, Observer publisher/executive editor)

“Other than dissolved solids, it meets secondary drinking water standards,” Boyce said. “All the pathogens have been killed. “It’s strictly domestic wastewater that’s treated to standards,” he said. “Nutrient levels are very low. It’s not for bathing; it’s for irrigation. Every gallon of re-use we use for irrigation is another gallon of potable water that is available to the general public (for consumption).” Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Director of Operations Ryan Heise said residents should not notice any major changes to their irrigation, as a result of BRU’s switch toward reclaimed water, but the water will be of higher quality than what was previously provided and will be

better for the area’s landscapes. The switch from well water also will help decrease instances of sprinkler heads getting clogged with particulate matter, he said. “We know the reclaimed water is going to be a more reliable source, as far as pressure and volume, as well,” Heise said. Braden River Utilities officials could not be reached for comment by press time. A project to bring in reclaimed water from the city of Bradenton also is in progress, with completion of project design and permitting expected in February 2013 and the start of construction slated for the end of this month. Contact Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com.

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marshmallow in sight. Two other recipes will be published on our website for your viewing — and baking — pleasure. If you are inclined to reciprocate, send us your favorite recipe for this toothsome tuber, and we will publish on our website. Email to mschechter@ YourObserver.com. — Molly Schechter

Chloe and Meisha Brothers checked out Manatee County Search & Rescue’s vehicle.

CHALLENGE / 1A academies, tested their physical endurance and agility Nov. 10, during the MTI Alumni Association’s First Responders Challenge, at MTI’s Lakewood Ranch campus.

Each agency — fire, law enforcement and emergency medical services — set up agility courses at which their respective recruits and personnel could compete. The public could watch the competition, while also learning

about each agency, seeing Bayflite’s helicopter and watching related demonstrations. “It’s a great way to recognize the first responders and the tough jobs they have to do,” MTI Alumni Association President Mike Bryant said. “It really brings home how hard their job is every single day. It deserves a lot of respect.” Participants said the day’s activities provided valuable training and preparation for work in their respective fields. “It teaches you not to give up and push through everything,” said Colby Martin, a student in MTI’s Law Enforcement Academy, after completing a rigorous course. “It’s life or death out there, and you have to be ready for it.” Proceeds from the challenge benefited the MTI Foundation, which provides scholarships for tuition, books and uniforms for MTI students. Contact Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com.

price tag Lakewood Ranch’s irrigation utility, Braden River Utilties, in April announced it would be moving forward with infrastructure improvements needed to bring reclaimed water to the community. The Southwest Florida Water Management District took on 50% of the total cost of $1.5 million, to bring reclaimed water in from the city of Sarasota. Improvements and costs for the reclaimed water itself translated into a 50% increase in cost for users, with costs increasing from 60 cents per 1,000 gallons to 90 cents per gallon. The new rates went into effect Oct. 1. Braden River Utilities officials could not be reached for comment by press time.

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Angela Trejo, a student in MTI’s Law Enforcement Academy, completed a training course students practice monthly.

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Plaza, 8215 Natures Way, Lakewood Ranch. Shop for fresh produce, crafts, specialty items and more. Info, sanmarcoplaza.com.

Jazzercise — takes place at 9:30 a.m. at Sarasota Baptist’s Lakewood Ranch campus, 5600 Deer Drive, Lakewood Ranch. Exercise class is taught by Elaine Spang. Info, coral8136@msn.com.

Mixon Book Signing — event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mixon Fruit Farms, 2525 27th St. E., Bradenton. Come meet local authors, including Billl Mixon, Liam McAuley, Carole Stevens Bibisi, Ruth Fishel and Diane Robertson. Info, mixon.com.

Foundation for Dreams Fundraiser — runs from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bradenton Sweet Tomatoes, 5407 University Parkway, Bradenton. The foundation will earn 20% of every sale, if you mention you came to support the organization.

The Sandies Lakewood Ranch Business Awards Banquet — starts at 5 p.m. with a cocktail hour. Dinner honoring Sandies Award winners starts at 6 p.m., and an after-party follows at 8 p.m. Come recognize outstanding businesses and community leaders. Tickets cost $65 for dinner, or $20 for after-party only. Info or tickets, lwrba. org.

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Creative Arts Association 10th Annual Art Show and Sale — runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 17, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch. Show features original works of art by local artists and artisans of various mediums. Info, caalr.com.

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Mixon Harvest Festival — runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Mixon Fruit Farms, 2525 27th St. E., Bradenton. Enjoy vendor booths, food, entertainment, rock climbing, tram rides and more. Admission and parking is free; there is a cost for some activities. Info, mixon.com. Canine Christmas Festival — runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bishop Animal Shelter, 5718 21st Ave. W., Bradenton. Event includes canine fashion show, pet portraits with Santa, raffle drawings, obedience and agility demonstrations and more. Info, caninechristmas.com.

Lakewood Ranch Republican Club — starts at 10 a.m. at the Lakewood Ranch Holiday Inn, 6231 Lake Osprey Drive, Lakewood Ranch. Reservations required by Nov. 16. Brunch is $10. Info, lwrrc.com. Cat Depot Jail Break Adoption Event — runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 17 and Nov. 18, at Cat Depot Supply and Gift Store, 2542 17th St., Sarasota. Bail is set for $10 for all black cats and kittens. Adopters have a chance for raffle drawings and to speak with a veterinarian. Chili Cook-Off — runs from 4 to 7 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Manatee County Emergency Services personnel will battle for “best chili” title. Bring your chairs and enjoy fire trucks, family fun, chili samples and music by The Groove. Info, lwrmainstree.com.

Girls Night Out Workout — event will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Caddyshak Sports Bar and Grill, 6600 River Club Blvd., Bradenton. Jazzercise workshop will be taught by instructors from Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota and Bradenton. Cost is $15 per person. Tickets available at the door. Info, Sue Encke, 779-3338.

sunday, Nov. 18 Ponies Under the Palms Mustang and Ford Show — runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Come view restored, preserved and new Mustangs and Ford vehicles. Vehicle registration is $25. Proceeds benefit Tidewell Hospice and Southeastern Guide Dogs. For info or to enter a vehicle, call Elaine Lunkes, 704-4474. Current Community Church Grand Opening — starts at 10 a.m.

at Nolan Middle School, 6615 Greenbrook Blvd., Lakewood Ranch. Free luncheon immediately after service. Info, currentcommunitychurch.org. Great Teddy Bear Run — starts at 11:30 a.m. in the parking lot of The Shoppes at University Town Center. Registration runs from 9 to 11:15 a.m. Cost is $15 plus a new teddy bear. Ride ends with party at Twin Lakes Park in Sarasota, 6700 Clark Road. Organized by the Sarasota Harley Owners Group, event benefits KIDS by the SEA. Info, 400-0350.

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9:39 a.m. — 2900 block of 53rd Ave E. Shoplifting. A suspect tried to pry open a Plexiglas case to steal a laptop from a store. During the attempt, the suspect broke the case and the screen of the laptop, which was secured by an anti-theft lock. The suspect then ran off with a desktop computer and exited the store without paying.

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10:56 a.m. — 4500 block of Fourth Ave N.E. Grand Theft. An employee for a transportation company reported that the company bought a truck at an auction. The transportation company hired another company to drive the truck to the business, but when it arrived, the employee noticed the Tonneau cover was missing from the back of the truck.

Nov. 7

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1:48 p.m. — 7110 block of Grand Estuary Trail. Grand Theft. Someone removed 45 sheets of plywood without permission from a construction site. The plywood’s value is estimated at $675. The address was clearly listed as under construction.

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7:25 a.m. — 5100 block of 60th Drive E. Information Only. A man called 911 reporting that an unknown person was inside an abandoned home next-door to his. The caller said the home was bankowned and in foreclosure. Responding units found a juvenile girl inside the abandoned home. Deputies confirmed the girl had been suspended from her

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6:38 p.m. — 5800 block of Ranch Lake Blvd. Larceny Petit First Offense. Over an eight-day period, a cashier was observed stealing $250 from the cash register during four incidents. The cashier admitted to loss-prevention personnel that she stole the money, along with some snacks. During the law-enforcement investigation, deputies found that the woman also had marijuana in her posession.

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12:18 a.m. — 5600 block of Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Information Only. A woman was driving northbound on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard in the far-right lane, which merged into the middle lane. A man driving a blue Toyota pickup truck swerved in the woman’s direction, trying to force her out of the way, and made an obscene hand gesture and cursed at her. As the man drove ahead, the woman sped up to him and made the same hand gesture. As she tried to pass him on the right, the man again swerved in her direction, forcing her to take evasive action to avoid being struck. The woman followed the man into a grocery-store parking lot and dialed 911. The man exited his truck and told the woman he knows where she lives. Both parties exited the scene before deputies arrived. Deputies responded to the man’s address, but no one answered the door.

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Danielle Valley swims her way to a state title. PAGE 14A

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Pirates end season on a winning note The Braden River High football team notched its first win of the season with a 28-7 victory over Naples Palmetto Ridge on Senior Night Nov. 9. BRADEN RIVER — The past is nothing more than a distant memory. Nine weeks of ups and downs, injuries and disappointment were all but forgotten, as reality finally began to set in. As the final seconds ticked off the clock Friday, Nov. 9, smiles and exuberant emotion that had been absent for most of the season finally re-emerged. The Braden River High football team had finally done what it had set out to do all season long — land itself in the win column. The Pirates notched their first win of the season with a 28-7 victory over Naples Palmetto Ridge on Senior Night. “As a part of this team, this win did it all for us,” senior running back Austin Rain says. “It erased all the bad and all the talk about us and everything that’s gone wrong this season. We con-

quered it, and we came out on top. Every guy out here deserves it. We’ve been giving it our all all season, and these kids deserve it. “It’s been great,” Rain says. “The whole season I’ve been battling injuries. This win meant everything for us and it meant everything for me. It’s a great feeling.” Braden River always believed it was capable of winning a football game this season. It was just a matter of time. So, when Palmetto Ridge, who also saw its fair share of disappointment this season, having lost its last seven games, traveled to Pirates Stadium for the season finale for both teams, the Pirates believed it would finally be their night. “Words can’t even describe it,” senior Zac D’Urso says. “It’s my senior year, and we wanted (a win) so bad. We worked so hard

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Senior Austin Rain and junior Marcus Balliette celebrate following Rain’s 4-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.

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The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team celebrates a point in game 1 of its victory over Winter Haven.

Below: Lakewood Ranch seniors Jordan Wopinski and Mariah Robertson celebrate after the Lady Mustangs defeated Winter Haven 3-0 to earn a spot in the state semifinals.

Historic Volley The Lakewood Ranch’s volleyball team captured its first regional title in the Class 6A-Region 3 finals Nov. 10. Next stop: state semifinals. WINTER HAVEN — Ashlyn Falahee isn’t one to shy away from her emotion. With a quick glance across the court, it’s easy to tell how she is feeling. Whether it’s celebrating after a kill or cheering on her teammates from the bench, the Lakewood Ranch High junior is constantly on a rollercoaster ride of emotion. And Saturday afternoon proved to be no different. The Lakewood Ranch power hitter had eight kills and three blocks to spark the Lady Mustangs to a 25-18, 25-20, 25-21 victory over host Winter Haven, in the Class 6A-Region 3 finals. With the win, Lakewood captured its first regional title and advanced to the state Final Four for the first time in school history.

“I definitely was emotional,” Falahee says. “We’ve never gotten this far and we’re a big family. It’s so much fun. I might start crying right now. It’s such a great accomplishment for Lakewood Ranch. “I’ve always been like that ever since like sixth grade,” Falahee says. “I’ve always been so emotional getting everybody pumped up. It helps me, and it helps the team. Today was so much fun. It was awesome.” The Lady Mustangs, who captured their second-consecutive district championship earlier this

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SIDELINES + Rider crowned National Champion Twelve-year-old Jesse Ansley won the final round of the Grand National Cross Country series Nov. 3, at Lorretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. Jesse, who also races in the Florida series, was crowned National Champion for the 65 (10-11) class, finishing the series with a perfect score of 180. Jesse will be recognized during the GNCC banquet Jan. 12, in Morgantown, W. Va.

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lakewood Ranch runners headed to states The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls cross-country teams will compete in the Class 3A CrossCountry Championships Nov. 17, in Tallahassee. The Lady Mustangs scored 69 points to finish second behind Estero (39) in the Class 3A-Region 3 Cross-Country Meet Nov. 9 in Estero. Kristin Zarrella finished sixth in 19:49.10 to pace Lakewood. Natalie Novak was eighth in 20:10.10 followed by Katie Wray (16th, 20:34.50), Michelle Last (19th, 20:47.40) and Julia Ortiz (20th, 20:49.90).

Braden River’s Alexis Cullen finished 25th in 21:16.30. On the boys’ side, Lakewood scored 156 points to finish fifth.

Mitch Arnold finished 21st in 17:38.40 to pace the Mustangs. Steven Estes finished 25th in 17:48.00.

+ Ranch senior defends state championship Lakewood Ranch High senior Danielle Valley defended her state title in the 500-yard freestyle at the Class 2A Swimming and Diving Championships Nov. 8, in Orlando. Valley, who also finished as the state runner-up in the 200 freestyle, led the Lady Mustangs who scored 73 1/2 points to finish ninth. Madison Jean finished seventh in the 100 butterfly. The Lakewood boys team finished sixth with 88 points. Will Kazokas finished fourth in the 50 freestyle and sixth in the 100 butterfly. The 400 freestyle relay team of Kazokas, Kevin Berkenbusch, Eric Erlenmeyer and Luke Hanner finished sixth.

+ Nolan girls win county crown The Nolan Middle School girls soccer team won its second-consecutive Manatee County Girls Soccer Championship Oct. 25. Nolan defeated Haile Middle School in penalty kicks. The girls overcame a 0-2 deficit to defeat King Middle School 3-2 and advance to the championship game. Championship players include: Cameryn Wurster, Erin McGrath, Samantha Harris, Shyanne Madison, Sophia Falco, Lexi Boynes, Alexandra Boudreau, Katie Brooks, Kylie Privette, Katrina Winkler, Ajine Taylor, Chanel Duregger, Kinsey Goelz, Sydney Wicks, Caitlyn Klein and Donna Dunkum.

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Braden River High senior Matt McKoan celebrates following his sack in the fourth quarter. Right: Senior running back Austin Rain picks up a first down for the Pirates.

Braden River High athletic trainer Katie Gallagher worked her final high school football game as an ATC Nov. 9.

FOOTBALL/PAGE 13A and just couldn’t get it. We finally got the opportunity. Both teams were struggling and we saw the

opportunity and we took it. “There’s no words (to describe it),” D’Urso says. “It felt great to score, but it felt even better to win. There’s no feeling to describe

on Senior Night how I can contribute.” The Pirates took control midway through the first quarter, when quarterback Dusty Peebles connected with Justin Ross for a 23-yard touchdown. Braden River extended its lead on a 32-yard touchdown from Peebles to D’Urso with 7:18 remaining in the first half. Palmetto Ridge respond-

ed with a touchdown on its ensuing drive to cut the Pirates lead to 14-7. Braden River added another touchdown with 33.9 seconds remaining in the first half when Peebles connected with Ross for a 41-yard strike. Rain scored from 4 yards out with 2:09 remaining in the fourth quarter to seal the victory for the Pirates. “I’d be lying if I didn’t say it felt pretty good,” first-year coach Curt Bradley says. “It feels good to see kids showing their emotion and getting to see smiles that you haven’t seen in awhile. They deserve it. You kind of forget about the first nine when you go out like that. It’s a good feeling and the kids deserve it. It’s a good feeling for everybody. “ ( We’v e had) more downs than ups in the win/loss column, b u t , at the same time, I

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Several of the nation’s top men’s and women’s collegiate tennis teams hit the court for the third annual Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic Nov. 9 through Nov. 11, at the Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center. During the course of the weekend, the players participated in both men’s and women’s singles and doubles tournaments while raising $10,000 for the V Foundation for Cancer Research. The University of Memphis’ Kelly Gray and Courtney Collins defeated the University of Florida’s Brianna Morgan and Alexandra Cercone 8-3 to win the women’s doubles championship. In the women’s singles final, Memphis’ Liza Tymchenko defeated Florida’s Caroline Hitimana 6-3, 2-6, 6-4. Across the court, Florida’s Billy Federhofer and Gordon Watson defeated the University of Minnesota’s Matthew Froment and Juan Pablo Ramirez 8-2. Finally, in the men’s singles final, Pepperdine’s Finn Tearney defeated the University of Arizona’s Andre Vidaller 6-1, 5-7, 6-1.

Oklahoma State University sophomore Chris Haworth hits the ball back to his opponent.

The University of Alabama’s Maya Jansen volleys the ball back to her opponent in the second round of the women’s singles final Nov. 9. Mimi Futopoulos of the University of Tennessee gets ready to serve the ball.

Pepperdine senior Finn Tearney won the men’s singles title. Left: The University of Notre Dame junior Britney Sanders serves the ball in the second round of the women’s singles final.

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Taylor Morrison sales-and-marketing representative Cammie Longenecker was named as a panelist at the sixth International RealEstate Congress and Sarasota Showcase. The conference for real-estate professionals was held Nov. 4 through Nov. 6, at the Lido Beach Resort. Along with keynote speaker Dr. John Tuccillo, Florida Realtors chief economist, Longenecker offered a tour of the area’s real estate on a dinner cruise, including a viewing of Taylor Morrison’s recently opened Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch. Before that, the Global Business Council of the Sarasota Association of Realtors led two mornings of presentations and a tour of Sarasota neighborhoods with homes for sale.

+ John Neal Homes reports record third quarter sales John Neal Homes reported recordbreaking third quarter sales in its recently released report. The Manatee County custom homebuilder sold 14 homes totaling $10,255,000 in the third quarter of 2012, according to a press release.

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The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences nominated Salt and Light Productions’ Senior Producer Don Gangnagel for two regional Emmy Awards. The nominations, announced Nov. 7 through a press release, were received for a short-form documentary about ShelterBox USA and a long-form documentary about the Florida Highway Patrol. Both pieces were nominated in the category “DocumentaryTopical.” These two documentaries are the sixth and seventh Emmy nominations for Gangnagel. In 2009 and 2010, Gangnagel won Emmy Awards for two Salt and Light Productions films created for Micaiah Ministries and the Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC).

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Neal Communities hired Michael Greenberg as vice president of building. Greenberg will lead the homebuilder’s entry into the Southwest Florida market in Lee and Collier counties, with several new ventures and communities getting ready to open this season. Those communities include: Verandah in Fort Myers; Villa Palmeras and Esencia in Estero; and a new community in Naples. Greenberg has more than 34 years of experience in the residential real-estate industry. He has been involved in the acquisition, design, sales, development and construction of over 25,000 homes worth more than $10 billion dollars throughout the United States during his career.

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That number more than doubled the sales for the same period last year. During the third quarter in 2011, John Neal Homes sold six homes totaling nearly $4 million. “We are experiencing tremendous growth,” said John Neal, president of the Lakewood Ranch based new-home building company. “There are a number of factors that we attribute this record-breaking season to, including our increasing referral rate as our company grows, our unmatched customer service rating and a market on the rebound.”

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Richard and Susan Nowak, of Bradenton, sold their home at 7529 Harrington Lane to Stuart Schwartz and Gayle Jackson, of Sarasota, for $465,000. Built in 2000, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,130 square feet of living area. Ronni Knox, of Bradenton, sold the home at 9612 Old Hyde Park Place to James and Karen Hricik, of Bradenton, for $420,000. Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,175 square feet of living area. Ronald and Mary Cournoyer, of Dennis, Mass., sold their home at 10520 Cheval Place to Robert and Morgana Robson, of Bradenton, for $332,000. Built in 1999, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,576 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $339,000 in August. David and Claudia Hoffman, of Saraso-

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Stephen and Sheryl Lanning, of Sarasota, sold their home at 6911 197th St. E. to Richard and Diane Illch, of Bradenton, for $450,000. Built in 1998, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,355 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $380,000 in 2000.

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William and Laura Ledford, of Sebring, sold their home at 15204 21st Ave. E. to Hank and Susan Stefanski, of Bradenton, for $365,000. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,896 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $379,500 in 2007. Jerald and Bettie Hudson, of Louisville, Tenn., sold their home at 13718 Upper Manatee River Road to Daimler Eufemia and Erika Depaz, of Bradenton, for $332,000. Built in 1997, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,355 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $259,000 in 2002.

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Clyde Davis sold his home at 130 Peony Court to Steven and Lorraine Dahl, of Bradenton, for $300,000. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,306 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $333,500 in 2008. M. Ali Anoshiravani and Gohartaj Javaherian, of Parrish, sold their home at

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Egret Place to Lance and Corynne Bolam, of Bradenton, for $268,700. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 3,128 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $510,000 in 2006.

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Jerald North, of Bradenton, sold his home at 4747 Compass Drive to James and Carol Lee, of Auburn, Mass., for $280,000. Built in 1999, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,632 square feet of living area.

Bruce Bachofer, of St. Peters, Mo., sold his home at 5512 40th Ave. E. to Steven Deming and Lenna Andrews, of Bradenton, for $210,000. Built in 1978, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,649 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $131,000 in 1993.

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John and Stephanie Fleming, of Bradenton, sold their home at 519 River Enclave Court to Kent and Susan Wiles, of Wilton, Maine, for $269,000. Built in 2010, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,840 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $230,000 in 2010.

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Joan Yuen, of Tampa, sold her home at 8160 Villa Grande Court to Jordan Satarawala, of Sarasota, for $204,000. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, two-and-ahalf baths and 1,818 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $211,900 in 2008.

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THE OBSERVER OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY NOVEMBER 22. EARLY DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIED ADS IN THE EAST COUNTY OBSERVER WILL BE ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH @ NOON

Items Under $200 For Sale ADVERTISE YOUR MERCHANDISE with the total value of all items $200 or less in this section for FREE! Limit 1 ad per month, 15 words or less. Price must be included next to each item. No commercial advertising. Ad runs 2 consecutive weeks in 1 Observer. (No phone calls please.) (Please provide your name and address) Email ad to: classified@yourobserver.com Online at: www.yourobserver.com Or mail to: The Observer Group P.O. Box 3169 Sarasota, Fl 34230 COCKTAIL TABLE 28x52 w/3 drawers, American Signature, beautiful, $125. 715-529-8965. GIRLS’ DRESSES: Bridal Flower (3), size 6 and 2 size 4. $60/ea. 941-745-2202. MAGNETIC EXERCISE Bike, Stamina Fusion 4545, new in box, $200. 941-896-8072. RADIAL ARM Saw, Craftsman 2.5 HP, with stand, $115. 561-543-9151. RATTAN FUTON from Futons Etc. Excellent condition. Removable custom mattress cover. $200. (941)355-1167. WINE BAR: small, black with drawer, $35. Dell monitor, keyboard, $15. Ironing board, $10. 941-739-1045.

Autos Wanted CASH FOR CARS! Call Ryan and get paid today! 941-955-1188.

Boat Slips For Rent/Sale BOAT SLIPS FOR SALE in World Class Longboat Key Moorings Marina. 45 ft. to 194 ft. Prices from $1334/ft. Full Service Facility. Rental Slips also available. Bettie R. Perry, Lic. Real Estate Broker Associated Realty LBK, Inc. Cell: 941-961-0372 www.bettieperry.com

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Garage/Moving/Estate Sales DESIGNER TAG SALE: Customer designer furniture and accessories, plus a book sale and bargain bazaar. Saturday, 8a.m., Crocker Memorial Church, 1260 12th St. (just off Tamiami Trail, Sarasota). ESTATE SALE SATURDAY, NOV. 17 - 9A.M.-2P.M. 8908 68TH Ave. E. (Woodmeadow Loop) Braden Woods off SR 70 just E. of I-75 Ethan Allen queen light wood bed set, & dining set with two servers, 2 antique walnut washstands, 5 antique trunks, vintage jars, drink bottles, & medicine bottles, 20 Hummels, model trains, set of Picard china, set of Noritake china, carousel horse, Mt. Airey king bed set, 3 swivel rockers, sofa, oil lamps, wing chair, 2 flat screen TVs, white wicker trundle bed, mirror, chaise, lamps, computer desk, file, bench, books, potter’s wheel, sculpting tools, clay, models, armatures, antique work bench, patio set, lady's clothes, tools, band saw, linens, & kitchenware. Sale by Julie McClure Pictures: www.estatesales.net & www.appraisals4u.biz FLEA MARKET. Sarasota Municipal Auditorium. Saturday, November 17, 10a.m.-5p.m. & Sunday, November 21, 10a.m.-4p.m. For info: 954-4165.

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Events COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE: Meadows Shopping Village. Over 70 participants. Everything from Art to Zippers. Saturday, November 17th, 8a.m.-1p.m. Take Honore to Taywood Meadow between University and 17th St. At the signal light, go to round-about. CYPRESS CREEK Community Estate Sale, Nov. 17th, 8AM-3PM, 6146 9th Avenue Circle N.E. Household/Unique items. Take Cypress Creek Blvd. North from Hwy. 64 (Wal-mart) Follow the signs.

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$209,000 Summerfield Village 3/2/2 pool home w/eat in kitchen, fenced yard, cul de sac. A3965454 Kim Young 941.302.9820

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