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Santa pays early visit Stoneybrook.

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Ballet school brings ‘Nutcracker’ to Sarasota Opera.

Lady Mustangs maintain perfect record.

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update by Pam Eubanks | Managing Editor

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Light’s green for new facility Lakewood Ranch officials have closed on the property and financing for the maintenance facility project.

LAKEWOOD RANCH — The wait is over.

Last week, Lakewood Ranch officials signed off on all documents necessary for moving forward with the construction of a new maintenance facility for

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall’s operations department.

Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority board officials Nov. 18 closed on a five-acre parcel of land off 59th Avenue East.

The site, which was purchased

from Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, will be home to Town Hall’s operations offices and will include a roughly 6,675-square-foot, onestory building with extra storage and a covered parking area for

maintenance equipment once finished.

Operations Director Ryan Heise said construction bids are due by Dec. 13 and will be evaluated before going to the IDA for consideration, likely in late December or early January. Construction should begin mid-January, he said.

SEE FACILITY / PAGE 8A

+ Wedding bells East County residents Martin and Deborah Robinson celebrated the marriage of their son, Joshua Robinson, to his high school sweetheart, Susan Roytman, Nov. 28, at the Sarasota Hyatt.

“After dating for three years, they got engaged in September 2012,”Deborah Robinson says. “Josh proposed to Susan at the very spot they first met, in the (parking lot) at Lakewood Ranch High School.”

All of Josh’s siblings — Daniel, Samantha, Luke, Alex, Sean, Michael and Charlie — were in the wedding party, as was Luke’s girlfriend, Lizzi Sipi.

Susan is the daughter of Larisa Rozin.

+ Pediatric playtime The Payton Wright Foundation surprised officials at the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center with more than $2,000 worth of toys and games for the hospital’s new pediatric unit.

Foundation co-founder Patrick Wright and friend Steve Hopkins delivered the toys — Wii stations for each of the unit’s six rooms, a play castle and kitchen, stuffed animals and more — Nov. 28.

Wright and his wife, Holly, have worked with the hospital to design the pediatric unit, whose playroom is being named in honor of their daughter, Payton, who died of pediatric brain cancer.

SEE OUR TOWN / PAGE 4A

TALENTED TRIO

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Daphne VonCannon, Israel Olma and Lexi Moore perform “Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” during Braden River High School’s Talent Show Nov. 29, in the school’s auditorium. For more photos, see page 4B.

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by Josh Siegel | Staff Writer

Teen entrepreneur draws national attention Two years ago, 15-year-old Sam Vrinios started a custom game controller business in his garage. Now, he is on television.

LAKEWOOD RANCH — Sam Vrinios has trouble taking teenage life seriously, and it’s hard to blame him.

That’s because, at 15 years

old, he operates like a veteran businessman.

Sam, a sophomore at Lakewood Ranch High School, started Imagine Customs, which

retrofits and customizes Xbox 360 game controllers and is approaching $1 million in sales, out of his parents’ garage two years ago.

Last year, he moved Imagine Customs to a storefront in a Lakewood Ranch shopping plaza, where Sam and four fulltime employees, including his father, Pete, build, organize and ship the controllers to gamers

SEE VRINIOS / PAGE 8A

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by Pam Eubanks | Managing Editor

Tech grant makes finalist list A $28.7 million grant request by the Manatee County School District is one of 61 finalists being considered for funding.

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by Josh Siegel | Staff Writer Josh Siegel

Rosbie Thompson and George McQuillen are one of 250 Manatee County student-mentor pairs participating this year in Take Stock in Children, a statewide, non-profit mentor program that provides college scholarships to students from low-income families.

Heart to Heart Student-mentor pair Rosbie Thompson and George McQuillen have forged a bond in Manatee County Take Stock in Children program.

EAST COUNTY — Braden River High School senior Rosbie Thompson was ready to leave the only home he ever knew.

But, first, he needed to tell the man he considers a father figure.

Thompson looked across the table and told George McQuillen, his mentor, he would move from his mother’s home to his grandparents’ home nearby.

Thompson, 17, and McQuillen, 74, are one of 250 Manatee County student-mentor pairs participating this year in Take Stock in Children, a statewide, non-profit mentor program that provides college scholarships to students from lowincome families.

On the verge of becoming the first in his family to attend college, Thompson, a class officer and honors student, credits the Take Stock in Children program for saving his life.

“College would have never happened without Take Stock,” said Thompson, who plans to major in nursing at University of Central Florida. “I would always have ambitions, but I would have no money to get there. I would have no future without the program. I would be stuck here for the rest of my life.”

Take Stock scholarships are funded through fundraisers, such as the Strides for Education 5K taking place Dec. 8. (See sidebar.)

Thompson grew up with no male role model. When he was 5 years old, Thompson’s father, Rodney Williams, received an eight-year prison sentence because of drugs.

Thompson’s mother, Tamara, constantly switched jobs.

“It was just me, my mom, my siblings and horrible stepfathers,” Thompson said. “It was weird seeing all my friends with these perfect lives, in which their parents never fought and they had nice homes. I wanted that.”

In sixth grade at Lincoln Middle School, the school’s principal pushed Thompson to apply for Take Stock’s program.

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“The process was hard,” Thompson said. “I thought there was no point. My essay was lousy and corny. It was me throwing my heart out talking about how hard my life had been.”

His story struck a cord, however, and Thompson worked with a mentor at Lincoln before meeting McQuillen.

A 30-year Army veteran, McQuillen signed on as a Take Stock mentor after a friend recommended it during a morning tennis game.

He had taught a little in the military, raised two sons and thought his steady demeanor made him an ideal mentor.

At the start of Thompson’s freshman year at Braden River, the mentoring sessions began with McQuillen, who would bring a book of recommended talking points. But, Thompson preferred something more informal.

“We never have a lesson plan,” Thompson said. “I kicked that out the first year. We used it once. Never again. I talk, and he listens. It can be kind of deep sometimes.”

Once a week, during 30-minute sessions, the two discuss teachers, girls and grades. They talk about college applications and about a life beyond Bradenton, which Thompson has never left, as McQuillen points to unfamiliar coun-

tries on a world map stretched out before them.

They talk about Williams, Thompson’s father, who left prison a few years ago and now lives nearby, trying to develop a relationship with a son with whom he never spent time. Williams recently bought his son a car.

“I regret not doing those things that kids do with my father,” Thompson said. “There are some things I can never get back. But I want to be that father for my kids in the future.”

Last month, McQuillen listened as Thompson told him he wanted to move in with his grandparents.

“George told me, ‘If that is the best decision for you and if it will benefit you in the long run, then do it,’” Thompson said. “My mom was heartbroken at first, but she understood.”

Through it all, Thompson stays decisive and positive, traits McQuillen admires.

“He is upbeat about everything,” McQuillen said. “I’ve never heard him once complain about his father. He doesn’t require much at all.

He knows what he wants to do and is mature about it.”

McQuillen has never met Thompson’s parents or family.

Through the holiday cards that McQuillen sends to his student and the weekly phone calls to schedule meetings, Thompson’s parents understand McQuillen’s impact.

“My parents love that George is a big part of my life,” Thompson said. “I consider him (McQuillen) a father.”

When told that Thompson calls his mentor a father, something they haven’t discussed face-to-face, McQuillen said, “I would say that’s an honor, actually.”

Contact Josh Siegel at jsiegel@yourobserver.com

MONEY MATTERS

Each county’s Take Stock in Children program raises money through donations made at events it hosts, but it also receives an operating budget from the state.

Money for college scholarships comes from private fundraising. The Florida Prepaid Foundation matches the scholarship dollars awarded.

Students in the sixth grade and up can apply for the 17-year-old publicprivate program.

To qualify, a child must be eligible for free and reduced lunch — a number that jumped to 58% in the county this year, up from 48% seven years ago, according to Diana Dill, Take Stock in Children Manatee executive director.

Because of shrinking scholarship dollars limited by the recession, only 20% of applicants are accepted. TSIC Manatee claims a 96% success rate of keeping students in school, graduating high school, attending college and entering the workforce.

MANATEE COUNTY — A $28.7 million funding request to improve technology education in Manatee County schools has taken a seat at the front of its class.

The U.S. Department of Education announced Nov. 26 the district was one of 61 finalists in the Race to the Top District Competition, which will dole out close to $400 million to support locally developed plans to personalize and further student learning.

The DEP is expected to select 15 to 25 grant winners no later than Dec. 31. Four-year awards will range from $5 million to $40 million, depending on the population of students served through the plan.

“We’re all waiting on the edge of our chair here (to find out if we get it),” said Doug Wagner, the district’s director of Adult, Career & Technical Education. “We’re hopeful it’ll come though. It’ll be a great 2013 when it does.

“The great news is we broke out of the crowd,” he said. “We broke out of the 900 who submitted an intent. Hopefully, it’ll go to the next set of readers for the next round of competition.”

Districts named as finalists represent 30 states. In Florida, Manatee County joins the Broward, Charlotte, Miami-Dade and Seminole County school districts for grants.

Called “Manatee County is F.I.R.S.T. (Fully Integrated Reading Science Technology) in the Race to Student Success,” Manatee’s grant request asks for: $11.23 million to create STEM labs at up to 41 elementary schools, including funding for teacher staff positions, training, equipment and supplies; $3.29 million for elementary personalized learning environments, which incorporate digital learning with project-based learning, classroom libraries and other options; $9.29 million for elementary teacher leadership learning to provide school professional development and district-wide curriculum alignment and redesign employing core curriculum; $1.09 million for creating program sustainability through community partnerships and evaluations; and $3.88 million for establishing a Technology Zone for students at Manatee Technical Institute’s east campus off State Road 70.

“Everyone who worked on the grant was very excited,” Wagner said. “We’re very excited about the possibilities this will provide the teachers and students in our schools. It did validate the concept that we have, to make it to the final room. It validates what we’re doing in (Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education.

That’s very important. It’s tough to be in the top tier of a national competition. It’s great for Manatee County.”

Contact Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com.

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+ HOG helps children with cancer After a successful Great Teddy Bear Run event in the East County, the Sarasota Harley Owners Group donated more than $6,200 to KIDS by the SEA, an organization that decreases the devastation of childhood cancer through support programs, emotional health services and emergency assistance to families.

A check presentation and social event was held Saturday, Dec. 1, at Rossiter’s Harley-Davidson.

HOG also donated 1,700 teddy bears for children with cancer.

+ Food for thought East County mom Amy Meese is helping to create a brighter holiday season for children in need.

Meese is overseeing a drive of gently used toys at Temple Emanu-El. Meese says she has used the drive as an opportunity to teach her children, Megan and Gabrielle, about giving generously.

“We wanted them to understand how fortunate they were and have empathy for others,” Meese said. “Our goals were for them to focus on the needs of others and to understand selflessness. That is when we instituted our filla-box-for-charity tradition. The rule is, before any new gifts may be opened, each girl has to fill a box to give to charity.”

Toys will be collected from noon to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, and Sunday, Dec. 16, in the religious school building of Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota, or by appointment. Toys will be donated to Mothers Helping Mothers and the Salvation Army. For information, call 379-1997.

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faith-filled by Pam Eubanks | Managing Editor

East County couple launches new church two services since October, will host its first back-to-back Sunday services Dec. 9 and Dec. 16.

It officially launches Jan. 13.

“At that time, we’ll start meeting weekly,” Smith said.

Smith also said the church is passionate about investing in the community, focusing largely on its home base, Tara Elementary, where church members helped renovate the front office, plant landscaping and other maintenance projects.

A military veteran, Smith began serving in ministry positions in 2000, serving in Nebraska and Mississippi, and also helping to start a church in Hollywood since that time.

His journey to the Bradenton area began more than two years ago, when leadership at Smith’s former church, Pinelake Church, in Mississippi, called him into a meeting for what Smith believed would be a chance to become the church’s teaching pastor.

Instead, he was offered a chance to start a church plant wherever he liked.

Smith spent about two months praying about the decision, before turning the opportunity down and sticking with his student ministry position. At that time, he was afraid of failure and didn’t feel a clear calling from God to start

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EAST COUNTY — The Rev. Jason Smith believes love changes everything.

The realization he came to as a teenager is one he hopes to share with the East County over the coming years, as well.

Smith and his wife, Beth, recently started Good Life Church, which meets Sundays, at Tara Elementary School.

“Our ultimate vision is believing that love changes everything,” Smith said. “When my life really began to change was when I understood God loved me. He loved me before I did anything good and despite of everything I’d done bad.

“It changes the way you look at yourself, the value you place on your own life and the value you put on other people,” he said. “It gives you a whole new purpose.”

Smith aims to share the Gospel in a simple, yet creative, way and also to show newcomers to the church that his family and other church members are real people, with real issues and problems.

“We want to share our lives with authenticity and accountability,” he said. “I want them to know my wife and I have fights; we’re normal people. We’re supposed to be real together. No facades.”

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a church, and he also could not agree with his wife on a potential location.

“A year later, we realized it was time,” Smith said. “God had prepared us for it.”

Smith says he prayed the scripture Isaiah 41:10 over his son every day since he was born, and while praying one night, he knew his direction.

“If I really believe there is a God and he’s called (me), am I really going to let being afraid of not having resources or of failure keep me from doing something that is daunting?” he asks.

Beth Smith had begun feeling the same way, and she and her husband began to talk about starting a church plant again.

This time, however, they shared a location for a future church site — Bradenton.

“It was neither of our hometowns, but there’s a lot of (familiar elements),” Smith said, noting both he and his wife are from Florida.

Smith approached his church leadership about the idea and, with its blessing, began eight months of training to prepare him to launch Good Life.

The couple moved this summer to the East County.

The Smiths have three children: Rayna, Silas and Josie.

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“There are a lot of people in our community on the verge of homelessness,” said Jerde. “A lot of the time, it’s due to unforeseen circumstances, and people fall behind on rent or their utilities. This is intended to be an easy way for people to help those in need.”

Jerde says one of the best things about the campaign is that it allows anyone to be a philanthropist. With a pledge by the Patterson Foundation to match new and increased donations, up to $500,000 total, even the smallest contributions will go a long way.

Last year, Season of Sharing raised $1.7 million and provided assistance to 2,600 families, and Jerde says results like that make her proud of the community.

“I like to think of that family that we really did help stay in their home and not need more social services and care,” she said.

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“I’d never even been to Sarasota when I got the position,” she said. “I’ve worked with community foundations across the country, and to see the generosity and caring of this community was unparalleled.

People really want to help.”

During the holiday season, when the struggle felt by families on the verge of homelessness can be especially trying, this generosity manifests in the form of the community-wide Season of Sharing campaign, which gives funds to local nonprofits to help those in need.

“People often talk about this town as paradise,” said Jerde. “But, this isn’t paradise for everybody. This is an opportunity to help others, and it’s really valued by our community. It’s great to see that in action.”

For the 13th year, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County will kick off its annual campaign, through which thousands of at-risk families in Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties will benefit from funds for rental assistance, utility bills, child care, food vouchers and other expenses.

The philanthropic campaign is a collaborative effort between the Community Foundation, the Patterson Foundation, the Herald Tribune Media Group, the Observer Media Group, the Bradenton Herald, Sun

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State College of Florida trustees named Carol Probstfield, the school’s vice president of business and administrative services, as interim president.

Trustee Eric Robinson recommended that Probstfield take over after current acting President Jack Crocker announced that he would resign, effective in January.

Probstfield likely will stay acting president until January, when another interim president is named while SCF’s board conducts a national search for a permanent president.

Top candidates for the interim spot include Dr. Willis N. Holcombe, former chancellor of the Florida College System and president emeritus of Broward College, and Dr. Larry W. Tyree, a current Sarasota resident and past president of Florida Keys Community College.

 Manatee County School Board Superintendent Search Citizens Advisory Group — 6 p.m. Dec. 5, in the SSC Branscomb Room at 215 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton

Manatee County Board of County Commissioners Land Use Meeting — 9 a.m. Dec. 6, at the Manatee County Administration Building, 112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton

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 Manatee County School Board Regular Meeting — 5:45 p.m.

Dec. 10, at 215 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton

Manatee County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting — 9 a.m. Dec. 11, at the Manatee County Administration Building, 112 Manatee Ave., W, Bradenton

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+ SCFCS announces information session dates State College of Florida Collegiate School, a charter school for children in grades six through 11, will hold two information sessions for 11thgraders only.

The first is Thursday, Dec. 6, and the second takes place Tuesday, Dec. 11. Information sessions for sixth through 11th grades will be held Jan. 16, Jan. 23 and Jan. 31.

All sessions will start at 6 p.m. and will be held at the SCF Bradenton campus in building 19.

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voted Larry Bustle chairman of the board.

Bustle, a U.S. Air Force veteran and the former mayor of Palmetto, has been the District 1 commissioner since 2008 and was recently re-elected to a second term.

In other appointments, Commissioner Michael Gallen was elected as the board’s first vice chairman. Newly elected At-large Commissioner Betsy Benac was elected second vice chairman, and current Chairman John Chappie was elected third vice chairman.

New chairmanships begin Jan. 1.

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FACILITY / PAGE 1A “It solidifies the fact we’re going to have a new operations facility,” Heise said. “With our construction plans out to bid and the closing of the property, everything seems to be heading in the direction we want it to be. It’s exciting for all of us.”

On Nov. 29 representatives of Lakewood Ranch CDD 2, which is handling financing for the maintenance facility on behalf of the IDA, also formalized a $2.46 million financing deal, which funds the project with a 12-year loan and also refinances Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

“This means we’ll be able to proceed with plans for the facility,” attorney Andy Cohen said of the financing deal.

Town Hall Finance Director Steve Zielinski said the Town Hall re-financing will result in an overall savings of $39 per equivalent dwelling unit, or EDU, compared to costs previously associated with Town Hall’s financing.

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall’s operations department currently operates out of portables adjacent to Pinnacle Academy.

Heise said the IDA is on track to having its permanent maintenance facility up and running in November 2013.

Contact Pam Eubanks at puebanks@yourobserver.com.

amendments yield no assessments Supervisors on the Lakewood Ranch InterDistrict Authority Board and Community Development District 2 met Nov. 29 to pass amendments to their 2012 budgets.

The IDA approved a budget amendment of $110,600 — about $89,700 for costs associated with the new maintenance facility and $20,900 for costs associated with an irrigation study.

“It exceeded the amount of the 2012 allotment, but it overall was below the contractual amount,” Finance Director Steve Zielinski said, noting the amendment did not result in a special assessment.

Additionally, CDD 2 supervisors approved a budget amendment for $22,100 for services related to storm drain inlet repairs. Monies were taken from the district’s road reserve balance, so as not to impact resident assessments.

Neither item is expected to have an impact on future years.

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Dear Editor: On his way to work Nov. 26, my husband, Tim, left our subdivision on River Club Boulevard and turned onto Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

He noticed a young girl holding a small baby and a teenage boy standing by a broken-down car on the grass along the side of the road.

When he rolled down his window to ask if they needed help the girl replied, “Yes, we do. My car has a flat tire and my cell phone just went dead.”

When Tim asked if the teenage boy could help fix it she said, “No, that’s my brother, and he has autism.”

Tim pulled over to give them a hand and found out that the breakdown had more difficulties than just the tire.

As Tim was inspecting the car, the girl told him that a previous car had recently pulled up behind her and

VRINIOS / PAGE 1A across the country. Now, the media is taking notice.

A June article in the East County Observer’s sister paper, the Gulf Coast Business Review, drew the attention of Dan Vega, an entrepreneur, speaker and author who runs his own Alabama-based ABC show, “Tuesdays with Dan.” The show airs on MyTV 35 and WEAR ABC 3 and showcases successful entrepreneurs, who share their stories and reveal business tips.

Vega invited Sam on the show Nov. 26, when they filmed a spot in front of a live audience. The segment will air on an undetermined date.

Sam and his father drove eight hours to the Caribe Resort in Orange Beach, Ala., for the shoot.

“Filming was a great experience,” Sam said. “Successful people like that are my type of crowd. I don’t connect well with kids who are my age. I want to talk about business.”

Sam is also in talks with Jamie Hammond, an executive producer at Biz Kid$, a half-hour PBS affiliated and Emmy Awardwinning television series, in which kids teach other kids about business. The show’s crew travels to various locations in the United States to film young entrepreneurs. Sam and Imagine Customs will be featured in Biz Kid$’s monthly newsletter, and the teen is pushing to get on the show.

Born in Champaign, Ill., Sam’s story started when he founded Imagine Customs after he saw a YouTube video of someone who had personalized an Xbox controller.

That night, Sam spent hours tinkering with his controller.

Sam researched what kinds of paints and color schemes to use that wouldn’t damage the controllers. He also learned how to change some of the internal components.

Pete Vrinios home-schooled the teenager before Sam entered public high school. Sam’s mother, Jaime, is a national sales director with Mary Kay. In the last few months, Sam

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Sam Vrinios, a sophomore at Lakewood Ranch High School, started Imagine Customs, which retrofits and customizes Xbox 360 game controllers and is approaching $1 million in sales, two years ago. has depended on his staff to build the controllers and work on the technical side while he focuses on growing the company.

Zach Brown, a 22-year-old former foreman at a landscaping company who also helped out at his family’s Bradentonbased funeral home, Brown & Sons, started work at Imagine Customs two months ago.

A former competitive gamer, Brown read Sam’s story in the Gulf Coast Business Review and pitched himself to his potential boss seven years his junior.

Brown was hired a day later.

“It’s not weird at all working for a 15-year-old,” Brown said.

“It’s not like I am talked down to. If anything, it’s rejuvenating working with him. What we do at Imagine Customs has been done. I admire Sam for taking an old idea and turning it into a profitable business.”

With Brown on board, Sam stays hands off and focuses on boosting the company’s social media presence.

Imagine Customs boasts more than 17,000 Twitter followers and 113,000 YouTube subscribers.

“Social media is the cheapest

the man yelled profanities at them. The man then asked her if her phone worked and when she answered that it didn’t he replied, “Well I have a phone charger, but I’m not going to let you use it!” and drove off.

Tim felt bad for her. She didn’t look well off. She was not from the area, and she had just had the tire repaired the day before. He noticed the baby looking hot and he offered to drive the three of them to a destination to get out of the sun, and he let them use his phone.

My husband had had a busy day with his company, but I was proud that he took the time to help this young family.

We were so disappointed at the first response she received from that other “non-Samaritan” that we hope she doesn’t feel that all of the Lakewood Ranch community is made up of rude people like that.

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way to market your business,” Sam says. “I always thought it would be pretty easy when some said it would be hard. It’s all about how you reach out to followers and make them feel you’re worth following.”

Around 2 a.m. from a computer in his bedroom, Sam, who spends less time in the office as he juggles school, football, track, friends and his business, designs new promotional codes and tools, such as his recent Cyber Monday sale.

Balancing it all, Sam admits it can be hard to relate to the high school environment.

“Sometimes it is kind of funny because there are business teachers (at Lakewood Ranch High School) who will try to tell me to do something and I’m like, ‘I don’t really want to do that,’” Sam said. “A lot of kids in school think it’s cool what I’m doing, but some take it for granted. I’m not really worried about what people think of me.”

Soon, Sam says the storefront in Lakewood Ranch will open for retail.

The business now is online only at imaginecontrollers.com, where customers can make their own controllers or fill out a form to renovate a used one.

The retail component will be outfitted with an iPad linked to a television, through which customers can customize controllers from the store on the Imagine Customs website, Sam said.

Sam says he wants to franchise the company someday and expand to reselling in Best Buy and GameStop.

“Being small has no advantages,” Sam said. “I would love to make millions a year off of this.

But the first two years of a business are always stressful, and it’s tough to make a profit.”

Like a savvy private investor, Sam eventually hopes to sell Imagine Customs or sell some of its stake after studying neurosurgery and playing football at the University of Florida.

“I hope to stick with Imagine Customs as long as I can,” Sam said. “I have a lot to get done.”

Contact Josh Siegel at jsiegel@ yourobserver.com

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+ Town attorney submits resignation

+ A history of Siesta Village

After 22 years with the town of Longboat Key, Town Attorney David Persson submitted a resignation letter Monday, Dec. 3.

“Thank you for the privilege of allowing me to serve as your town attorney,” Persson wrote in his brief resignation letter. “It has been an honor to serve the town Persson of Longboat Key in that capacity for the past 22 years. The time has come, however, for me to chart a different course with my practice of law.”

Persson will stay on in his capacity as town attorney no later than June 30, giving Town Manager Dave Bullock and the Longboat Key Town Commission time to interview replacement candidates.

The Siesta Key Village Association met Dec. 4 and discussed noise complaints, traffic safety and holiday events.

The agenda of the merchants association’s March 23, 1972, meeting was nearly identical.

A look at the history of Siesta over the past 40 years shows the core issues that affect the commercial district remained static, as generations of risk-takers, entrepreneurs, shakers and rollers have opened — and closed — shop in the Village.

+ City Commission postpones Laurel Park overlay decision

+ Town offers contract with a 3% raise The town of Longboat Key has rejected the firefighters’ latest contract proposal, offering one last three-year proposal that includes a raise in year one of the contract and leaves the pension issue at impasse to discuss at a future date.

By agreeing to the deal, the union must agree not to litigate, arbitrate or contest the future freezing of the firefighter pension plan or a declaration of financial urgency that could be filed with the state to move forward with terminating the plan for future employees.

The town’s proposal, dated Nov. 19, also states the town manager intends to appoint an employee committee to evaluate firms, which will apply to administer a future defined contribution plan for employees.

After discussing a controversial proposal for an overlay district bordering Laurel Park, city commissioners Monday held off on making a decision, saying they want to consider more options.

The neighborhood was split about the idea of the overlay district, which, if approved, would change the development process for projects planned within 100 feet of the downtown neighborhood of Laurel Park. The neighborhood association took a vote supporting the measure, while several residents who spoke at Monday’s City Commission meeting spoke out against it.

Several variations of the overlay district have been proposed. The district would change the development process for projects in two major ways: requiring developers to hold public community hearings before applying for a building permit and making it easier for Laurel Park residents to appeal nearby developments the city approves.

Currently, city planners analyze and approve developments that meet the zoning code — without a public hearing.

+ Siesta condo sales strong Buyers are absorbing the existing supply of condominiums on Siesta Key at prices that are low considering the location, according to Siesta real-estate agent Dudley Carson.

Condo sales on Siesta Key increased 10% through Nov. 29 over the same period in 2011, according to recorded sales posted on the Sarasota County Property Appraiser’s website.

Sale prices ranged from $103,000 to $1.85 million in the 2012 period, and $105,000 to $1.72 million in the previous year.

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Celaina Ramos, 11, said she’s excited to perform in “The Nutcracker.”

Show times are at 2 and 7 p.m.

Celaina Ramos, also 11, agreed she’s excited, but also a little nervous.

“It’s really good to be part of a tradition and really fun,” she says. “There’s going to be a lot of people watching, so it’s a little

scary, but I’ll be OK.” Sergiy Mykhaylov, who owns the school with his wife and fellow dancer, Darya Fedotova, said his father-in-law, Vadim Fedetova , who is famous in Ukraine for his ballets, choreographed the school’s show.

“The story is the same, but the choreography is different,” Mykhaylov says. “It’s a beautiful show. We toured (this show) in

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It always was standing ovations. It’s a very dynamic performance.”

“We wanted people to see it more,” he says of the move to the Sarasota Opera House. “It’s all new costumes and all new sets.

My wife (with the help of parents) is making the costumes. It’s such hard work. The kids’ parents help us. We thank them for that.”

About 70 dancers — ages 3 to 18 — will perform in the show. Three guest artists from the Orlando Ballet also will be performing: Andrea Maciel de Faria, of Brazil, as the Sugar Plum Fairy; Nieser Zambrana, of Cuba, as the Nutcracker Prince; and Oleksandr Vykhrest, of Ukriane, as the Rat King.

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Alzheimer’s Disease Educational Workshop — runs from 1 to 3 p.m. at Renaissance on 9th, 1816 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Topics to be discussed include “Understanding Azheimer’s and Other Dementias,” “How to Manage Behaviors,” “Encouraging Engagement” and “Caring for Yourself While Caring for a Loved One.” Home Instead Senior Care, event organizer, recommends attending both sessions.

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Music on Main Concert — runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Shaman will headline the event. Proceeds benefit the Women’s Resource Center. Info, lakewoodranch. com.

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Jingle Bell Run/Walk — starts at 7 p.m. at 12th Street West (Old Main Street), Bradenton. Hit the pavement to raise funds for the Arthritis Foundation, and be sure to wear a holiday costume. Registration starts at 5 p.m. Info, 708-3901.

saturday, dec. 8 Breakfast with Santa — runs from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at The Renaissance on 9th, 1816 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Adult tickets cost $15; child tickets cost $10. Enjoy a full breakfast, caroling, a visit with Santa and a book for each child. Purchase tickets at elc-manatee.org/santa or call 757-2900, Ext. 209.

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Stroll through DeSoto and Riverview Point Preserve to learn more about Florida’s native plants. Hike begins in the parking area of the DeSoto National Memorial Park. Register by calling 722-4524.

Hog Roast Fundraiser — runs from 1 to 6 p.m. at Ralph Mantel AMVETS post, 2443 U.S. Highway 301 N., Ellenton. Festivities include entertainment, a silent auction and bake sale and more. A meal donation is requested: $8 pre-paid or $10 at the door.

Proceeds benefit Manasota Operation Troop Support and Honor Flight. Info, motsfl@ gmail.com.

Pet Portraits — by Pet’s Plus will run from 1 to 4 p.m. at Pet’s Plus, 8943 U.S. 301 N., Parrish. A $20 sitting fee benefits Majical Miniatures Animal Education Center & Sanctuary.

Photographer Tanya Sharkey will photograph pets with Santa, played by Dave Burns, of Backyard Getaway.

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Pre-registration is $35 at City Fitness in Bradenton or $50 beginning at 9 a.m. day of the event. Entry for observers is free. Proceeds benefit Hope Family Services. To register, call 746-4443 or visit cityfitnessbradenton.com.

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Tuesday, dec. 11 Clean It Green — starts at 6 p.m. at the Manatee County Agricultural and Extension Office, 1303 17th St. W., Palmetto. Learn how to make inexpensive, effective and environmentally-friendly cleaners for your glass, floors and more from a few simple products you may already have on hand. Presented by Samantha Kennedy, extension agent. Info or registration, 722-4524.

Santa will arrive in full holiday splendor on a horse drawn carriage at 6pm.

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SCF Collegiate School Information Session — starts at 6 p.m. at SCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W., SCFCS, Building 19. Session is for parents of children entering sixth through 11th grades, who wish to enroll in fall 2013. Info, 752-5492.

Children can enjoy making crafts and decorating sugar cookies in Santa’s workshop Ice Skating

Christmas Photos With Santa — runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Cinemas, 10715 Rodeo Drive, Lakewood Ranch. Info, lakewood ranch.com.

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Holiday Happenings As the East County rings in this holiday season, the East County Observer has compiled a short list of local events to help you celebrate.

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‘What Sweeter Music’ Carols for a King DATES: Dec. 9 SHOWTIMES: 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: First United Methodist Church, 603 11th St. W., Bradenton.

DETAILS: A concert of choral and instrumental songs of the season, featuring members of the Sarasota Orchestra.

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The Living Nativity DATES: Dec. 13 through Dec. 16 SHOWTIMES: 7 and 8 p.m.

WHERE: The Tabernacle Church, 4141 DeSoto Road, Sarasota DETAILS: Step back in time and experience the story of the first Christmas. Walk through Bethlehem and enjoy Manasota’s favorite holiday tradition. Features flying angels, live animals, music and treats the entire family will enjoy.

Admission is free.

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Christmas in Concourse C DATES: Dec. 7 to Dec. 12 SHOWTIMES: 3 or 7 p.m.

WHERE: Sarasota Baptist Church, 7091 Proctor Road, Sarasota.

DETAILS: Broadway-style musical featuring live orchestra, band, choir and soloists with multimedia, lights and sound.

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Family Menorah Lighting and Community Open House DATES: Dec. 14 SHOWTIMES: 6 p.m.

WHERE: Temple Beth El, 4200 32nd St. W., Bradenton.

DETAILS: Evening Shabbat service, potluck dinner and the lighting of the menorah.

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WHERE: Lakewood Ranch Main Street DETAILS: Includes face paint-

CYD Gingerbread Festival DATES: Dec. 14 to Dec.16 SHOWTIMES: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 14 and Dec. 15; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 16.

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DETAILS: Features a tour of a gingerbread village with more than 125 candy-coated homes decorated by local youth groups, businesses and organizations.

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The 39th annual Singing Christmas Tree DATES: Dec. 1, 5, 8 and 9 SHOWTIMES: 3 p.m. Dec. 1 and Dec. 8; 6 p.m. Dec. 2, Dec. 8 and Dec. 9; 7 p.m.

Dec. 5 and Dec. 7 WHERE: FirstSarasota, the Downtown Baptist Church, 1661 Main St., Sarasota.

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INFO: 365-2846 or firstsarasota.org Holidays Around the Ranch DATES: Dec. 14 SHOWTIMES: 6 to 9 p.m.

Dec. 14 WHERE: Lakewood Ranch Main Street DETAILS: Santa will appear in a white horse-drawn carriage, decorated in white lights and garland. Attendees can participate in outdoor skating.

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INFO: 322-2802 A 1912 Cracker Christmas DATES: Dec. 15 SHOWTIMES: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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DETAILS: Enjoy seasonal music provided by the Manatee Players’ Dickens Christmas Carolers, Southeast High School Chamber Orchestra, the Bashaw Elementary School Chorus and Peace Lutheran School Junior Chimes.

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New Nolan mural paints picture of Florida landscape LAKEWOOD RANCH — Charlie Gillam’s friends tell her they could walk straight through the 25-foot-by-8-foot mural she helped paint because it looks so real.

Last week, Charlie and other members of Nolan Middle School’s Fine Arts Club for Talented Students (FACTS) completed their second mural on the side of a portable classroom. This one represents a beach at Emerson Point.

Under the direction of Nolan art teacher Wade Smith, the group of seventh- and eighth-grade students worked two days a week after school for nine weeks to finish the project.

The mural is part of a series of three designed to turn the sides of the school’s portables into an outside gallery of Florida environments.

Last year, the club painted a wetland scene, which sits next to the new mural.

“We started off with a few coats of blue

paint. Then, we attached a paint brush to a long poll and stabbed at (the portable wall),” said Charlie, who said she had no prior painting experience.

Students started by looking at a small painting by Smith. Students then individually sketched the scene before working on the real project.

Quinn Birmingham, a second-year FACTS club student, said challenges included working on such a large canvas and mixing colors.

“I learned that trees have more colors than brown,” Quinn said. “You also need to add more color to water than just blue to make it stand out. Together, it is all supposed to represent Florida’s seagulls and beautiful beaches.”

Next, Smith is planning an agriculturethemed mural for the school cafeteria.

Contact Josh Siegel at jsiegel@yourobserver.com

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The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff ’s Office.

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For whom the bell tolls

12:40 p.m. — 4800 block of 58th Terrace East. Lost Property. A woman sold her motorcycle to another woman. Upon completion of the transaction, the seller forgot to remove the license plate. The seller later received a toll violation in the mail, presumably from an incident involving the woman to whom she sold the motorcycle.

Nov. 25 Bag it

6:28 a.m. — 7900 block of Cooper Creek Boulevard. Found Property. A deputy discovered a child’s backpack full of miscellaneous items on a picnic table at an empty park.

The bag contained diapers, wipes, child drawings, pens and some clothing. Nothing in the backpack identified the owner.

The deputy seized the bag and put it into evidence.

Cell phone swipe

8:24 a.m. — 5800 block of Ranch Lake Boulevard. Theft. An employee at a department store took a cell phone from the store. The employee snuck into a restroom, removed the phone from the box, placed it into his pocket, clocked out and then headed for the store’s exit.

Loss-prevention personnel stopped the employee before he could get away.

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Nov. 26

Dance party

12:10 p.m. — ­5500 block of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard. Lost Property. A student lost her Florida driver’s license at her school’s homecoming dance. She has been unable to locate it.

Tag troubles

10:02 p.m. — 11400 block of State Road 64 E. Lost/Found Vehicle Tags. A man reported that his auto tag fell off his motor home. The man said that he leaves his motor home at a friend’s property and does not remember when or where the tag fell off.

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5:11 a.m. — 3100 block of Whitefield Avenue. Burglary. A man exited a specialty store and saw a man with a screwdriver trying to open the trunk of a vehicle. The first man recognized the man with the screwdriver as the brother of a former employee of the specialty store. The man with the screwdriver told the first man that the store’s owner gave him permission to enter the trunk to retrieve belongings, because the vehicle was about to be scrapped. When the first man informed the man with the screwdriver he was going to contact the store’s owner, the man with the screwdriver fled on foot.

Hide-and-seek

10:38 p.m. — 2900 block of 53rd Avenue E. Petit Grand Theft Shoplifting. A man was observed cutting a GPS device off of a locked display rack at a department store. The man then hid the GPS device under his sweatshirt and walked past the cash register without paying. A group of store employees began walking toward him in the parking lot. The man then reentered the store and dropped the GPS device, which is valued at $139.00. An employee detained the culprit until a deputy arrived.

Lock it or lose it

11:18 p.m. — 8300 block of Lockwood Ridge Road. Burglary. A woman reported an unknown person(s) broke into her unlocked vehicle and stole her Florida identification. The victim said her windows were also down when the theft occurred.

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East Manatee Bulldogs land on national stage The East Manatee Bulldogs Midget cheerleading squad won the 2012 Southeast Regional Cheer Competition Nov. 24, earning a berth in the 2012 Pop Warner National Cheer Championships.

LAKEWOOD RANCH — Twelve-year-old Zoe Schaeffer never thought about being a cheerleader.

But that all changed two years ago when Zoe’s mom signed her up to be on the East Manatee Bulldogs cheerleading squad.

Zoe wasn’t particularly thrilled about the idea.

“I didn’t really want to, but my mom talked me into it,” Zoe says. “I was nervous, at first, because I didn’t know anyone, and I didn’t know if I would be able to get the routine in time.”

But within one month, those initial fears subsided and Zoe began enjoying her new endeavor.

Now, the Haile Middle School seventh-grader can’t imagine not being a part of the East Manatee Bulldogs Midget cheerleading squad.

“I think I realized it was fun and something I enjoyed do-

ing,” Zoe says.

Zoe and her teammates are preparing for the final chapter in their successful season.

The Bulldogs won the 2012 Southeast Regional Cheer Competition Nov. 24 and earned a berth in the 2012 Pop Warner National Cheer Championships Dec. 7, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, in Kissimmee.

The squad defeated 13 other teams to win the regional competition — much to the girls’ surprise. They began screaming, crying, jumping up and down and hugging one another upon hearing the news.

“I was really excited and shocked at the same time,” Zoe says. “Your heart kind of drops and you get really excited.”

Twelve-year-old teammate Danielle Bourque agrees.

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The East Manatee Bulldogs Midget cheerleading squad will compete in the Midget Small Pop Warner Level 2 division of the 2012 Pop Warner National Cheer Championships Dec. 7.

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Lakewood Ranch junior midfielder Angelica Rego pushes the ball up the field.

still unbeaten The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated rival Braden River 2-0 in a Class 4A-District 11 match Nov. 28.

With the win, the Lady Mustangs improved to 10-0 (6-0, 4A-11).

LAKEWOOD RANCH — Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer coach Guy Virgilio likes his position.

It’s a position Virgilio wasn’t expecting when the season began, but it’s one he’s been more than willing to accept as the season continues.

With only four seniors on his varsity roster and six of his players battling injuries off and on throughout the first half of the season, Virgilio was simply hoping to put enough players on the field to compete.

Now 10 games into the season, the Lady Mustangs are a perfect 10-0 and 6-0 in Class 4A-District 11.

“It’s a great feeling,” Virgilio says.

“We’ve struggled all year with having girls hurt. At the beginning of the year, we had six girls hurt; and

we’ve finally gotten them all back.

“Some of the other ones who I didn’t feel were going to play are stepping in,” Virgilio says. “The freshmen are doing a good job, and it’s going to be hard for the ones who are coming back to get their positions back. That’s always a good thing when you start competing within the team for position and playing time. It’s great to have that, and hopefully we’ll keep going.”

Lakewood Ranch remained unbeaten with a 2-0 victory over rival Braden River in a district match Nov. 28.

The Lady Mustangs took a 1-0 lead three minutes into the match

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U.S. midfielder Christopher Lima brings the ball up the field during the first half of the U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team’s 4-4 draw against Brazil Nov. 28.

U17 Men’s Team wages friendly competition

Several U.S. players converge on a Brazilian forward during the first half.

The U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team battled Brazil to a 4-4 draw in the 2012 NIKE International Friendlies Nov. 28, at the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.

Forward Rubio Rubin scored a pair of goals and also had a pair of assists to lead the way for the U.S. Alan Winn and Ahinga Selemani finished with one goal apiece. Christopher Lima and Corey Baird each had one assist.

U.S. defender Elijah Martin throws the ball back into play during the first half.

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Trevon Young

After surpassing the 1,000-point mark against Port St. Lucie in the Class 7A-Region 3 quarterfinals last season, Braden River High senior forward Trevon Young scored 39 points last week to lead the Pirates to a 2-0 record to start the season. Young scored 24 points and 13 rebounds in a 55-52 season-opening victory over Palmetto Nov. 27 and 15 points and 17 rebounds in a 63-46 district victory over Venice Nov. 29.

What does it mean to you to have surpassed the 1,000-point mark?

It means a lot. Basically, my teammates in the past have given up the ball and passed it to me. It’s a milestone. It’s a great opportunity because nobody else at Braden River has done it before.

be a man and take care of my responsibilities.

Do you have a favorite subject?

Math. I’m good with numbers.

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If you could play another sport for a day besides basketball or football, what would it be?

Water polo. I first saw it this (summer) in the Olympics. I saw it and thought it looked interesting. It would be (interesting) to try something like that.

What do you enjoy the most about basketball?

Playing with my family. We’re a family here. We enjoy (playing with each other) but we know there’s a time to have fun and to be serious.

If you could play anywhere in the world, where would it be?

The Bahamas. Everyone talks about how beautiful it is with the beaches and the sand.

What are your goals for this season?

To win another district championship. It would be great to leave high school with another district championship.

Do you have a favorite professional athlete?

Dwyane Wade. He puts so much effort into basketball, and he does it all of the time.

Who is your biggest role model?

My mom. She does everything for me. She pushes me all of the time even when I don’t want to be (pushed).

She teaches me to

What’s the biggest thing basketball has taught you?

How to be a team player.

There’s no one person in basketball. You have to have a team (to be successful).

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Braden River’s Liz Shirey sends the ball up the field.

UNBEATEN / PAGE 19A when sophomore midfielder Talia Falco scored off an assist from sophomore midfielder Megan Hardy.

Holding onto a 1-0 lead, Lakewood watched as Braden River gained the upper hand for the final few minutes of the first half and a good portion of the second half.

But with the pressure mounting, the Lady Mustangs took control of the game midway through the second half when sophomore forward Tyler Gordon scored off an assist from junior midfielder Lindsay Martinez.

As Gordon ran back up the field toward her teammates with her fists pumping in the air, Virgilio stood back and smiled.

“We’ve had (a few games) that there were 20 to 30 minutes when I felt like the other team had the upper hand,” Virgilio says. “I was very proud of the girls for coming back and holding their own.

Braden River’s Carly Provan tries to regain possession from Lakewood Ranch’s Amanda Baar.

We finally got the momentum back and scored the other goal.

And I think that’s what (won) it in the end.”

The Lady Mustangs fired off 12 shots, including seven shots on goal, while Braden River was held to just four shots, including two shots on goal. Lakewood goalkeeper Alex Latham had two saves.

The Lady Mustangs, who reached the state semifinals three years ago and the regional semifinals each of the past two seasons, know the road to a perfect regular season and their fourth consecutive district championship still has its fair share of challenges.

Lakewood has nine regularseason games left on its schedule before the district tournament, six of which are against district opponents, including Manatee Dec. 5; Venice, who is in second

Braden River’s Brittney Rangel and Lakewood Ranch’s Angelica Rego race to the ball in the first half. place behind Lakewood, Dec. 10; and Braden River Dec. 14.

“I just kind of feel like we’ve had a bull’s-eye on our back and we know they’re all gunning for us,” Virgilio says. “The girls are

coming together very well as a team. They’re gelling together.

I’m kind of hoping they keep going and we’ll see what happens.”

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“I was really surprised,” Danielle says. “All of the teams were really good, so it was exciting to get that first place.”

The squad, which practices three nights a week, is made up of 11 girls ages 11 to 14 years old.

Since capturing the regional title, the girls have spent the past two weeks preparing for the Pop Warner National Cheer Competition.

“I think we’re much improved (this season),” coach Samantha Houston says. “We have some girls who have never cheered for us, so to be able to go to nationals is huge.

“We prepare from the beginning of the season either way,” she says. “I think they’re very dedicated. They really want it, and they’ve practiced hard to get it.”

The Bulldogs will compete in the Midget Small Pop Warner Level 2 division against teams from across the nation.

“I expect us to do well,” Houston says. “They’ve done well up to this point, and I think it’ll show even more their hard work and dedication. I just hope they take away (the idea) that hard work isn’t just what you put out. The end result shows you what you’ve done.”

The Bulldogs know the competition will be fierce at the national level, but the squad is looking forward to competing. They will perform a cheer-and-dance routine with stunting in the hopes of winning their first national cheerleading championship.

“It would mean everything to me,” Zoe says of being a national champion. “Cheerleading is the other half of my heart, so it would really mean a lot.”

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East County runners hustled to raise money for the All Faiths Food Bank, during Harvest United Methodist Church’s annual Harvest Hustle 5K race Nov. 17, at the church.

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The following residential real-estate transactions took place between Nov. 19 and Nov. 23.

A home in Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Jason and Sheryl Okuhara sold their home at 7505 Royal Valley Court to Donald Cofield and Sharon Cofield, trustees, of Bloomington, Ind., for $845,000. Built in 2009, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,588 square feet of living area.

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Arelene Selman, trustee, and Murray Selman, of Sandy Springs, Ga., sold the home at 4911 96th St. E. to Bruce and Marie Silverman, of Westminster, Md., for $450,000. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,879 square feet of living area.

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Jeffrey and Camilla Wenger, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 13642 Legends Walk Terrace to John Zelis, of Clearwater, for $575,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,069 square feet of living area.

Richard and Arlene Bishop, of Bradenton, sold their home at 4734 Starboard Drive to John and Patricia Brady, of Belle Mead, N.J., for $555,000. Built in 1996, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,811 square feet of living area.

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Sherril Morse, of University Park, sold her home at 8109 Collingwood Court to Brian and Victoria Eckl, of Sarasota, for $499,900. Built in 1997, it has three

IPE1031 REV101 LLC sold their home at 6617 Nautical Drive to William Musgrave and Mercedes Davis, of Savannah, Ga., for $425,000. Built in 1999, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,658 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $405,000 in May. Jay and Karla Cameron, of Bradenton, sold their home at 2314 141st St. E. to Walter Combs and Angela Combs, of Lakewood Ranch, for $369,500. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,876 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $465,800 in 2006.

David and Diane Roehr, of Bradenton, sold their home at 13914 18th Place E. to Josh Diggs, of Tampa, for $275,000. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, three-anda-half baths, a pool and 3,209 square

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Mark and Renee Zigich sold their home at 6715 Tumbleweed Trail to Edward and Lynn Flynn, of Alpharetta, Ga., for $336,000. Built in 1995, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,376 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $331,200 in 2004.

Bank of America sold the home at 11115 Pine Lilly Place to Elizabeth Ferraris, of Bradenton, for $269,500. Built in 1996, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,483 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $417,000 in February.

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Michael and Patricia Crawford, of Crozet, Va., sold their home at 8605 51st Terrace E. to Stephen and Stacie Eckhold, of Brighton, Mich., for $285,000. Built in 1997, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a

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Route Twelve Enterprises LLC sold the Unit 49 condominium at 8244 Miramar Way to Andrew Salzberg, of Bradenton, for $272,000. Built in 2011, it has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 2,169 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $272,200 in 2011.

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Gino and Sally Giampietro sold their home at 7417 Links Court to Robert and Shirley Kelly, of Sarasota, for $360,000.

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Unconditionally Actress Charlotte of “The Facts of Life” Not intentional Linen sale purchase Garbage emanations The last one brings it up Yodeler’s mountain Rock for miners Liquidation sale Sea eagles Prefix meaning “new” Journalist Shriver Little troublemakers ___ Beach, Calif.

Powerful canine Barry of Green Beret ballad fame Tylenol target Make a decision Sing Sing disorder St. ___ (largest U.S. Virgin Island) Samurai, e.g.

Bridge supports Unpopular spots Tenth anniversary gift Deg. for an executive He’ll rub you the right way Greek letter after pi

67 Warning from the 122 Middle Eastern country on the Red postal service Sea 71 Genes material 123 Country crooner 72 Confession Tucker receivers 74 Jed Clampett’s find 124 ___ a clue (is naive) 75 Crumb runner 76 Letterman’s house? dOwn 77 The golden calf 1 What most college and others professors desire 2 One with pressing 78 Cut in thin strips, issues? as carrots 3 Certain meter 81 Ecological reader community 4 Marine mammals 82 Remove flawed with webbed feet ones 5 Prolific romance 83 Sales ___ writer Roberts (company agent, 6 Less harsh 7 Joule fraction for short) 8 Forfeiture 84 Buttonhole, e.g.

9 Potato named after 85 Intensely hot its state 86 Old word for 10 Discourage from 75-Across proceeding 88 Confused 11 Brief quarrel 90 ___ in comparison 12 Lancelot du ___ 92 Posed a question (knight of the 94 Hallow ending?

Round Table) 13 Burnout result 95 Window frame 14 Formerly, on the 99 New Testament wedding page section 15 Big fusses 101 Plus additional 16 Accuracy required things 17 Face hardship 104 Beatty in bravely “Network” 18 Family emblems 105 Spread in a tub 24 Twice as dumb 25 Rain in buckets 106 Odd-numbered 30 More than exalts page, often 33 ___ Beach, Fla. 107 Asian goatlike 35 Vegas game animal featuring shooters 109 Design in advance 36 What Santa checks 111 Nest egg option, twice briefly 37 Horse’s nibble 112 Warning from a TV 41 Indifferent to right announcer and wrong 43 Evil spell 117 Qtr. starter 44 Sculling need 118 “Bye!” 45 What to call an 119 Legendary elderly gentleman McQueen 46 Philosophy in an 120 Credits as a source Orwell novel 121 “With all ___ 48 From Dublin respect ...”

49 Kind of neckwear

50 Way out of date 51 Warning on some keys 52 Tell a tall tale 56 Enormous, destructive wave 58 Takes first place 59 Band of geishas?

60 Time you can’t relive 62 Rocky crags 64 Male lion’s distinction 65 Put on a scale of 1 to 10 67 Secluded valleys 68 Rogaine alternative 69 Wire measure 70 Camper’s water flask 73 Height of sanctity 76 Evergreen tree 78 Yanks 79 Yale collegian 80 Vote down 81 Jazz genre 83 “All ___!” (court phrase) 85 Icy wasteland 87 Prefix for “content” 89 Like some divers 90 “End of story!”

91 Quick impression 93 Big bucks?

95 “Houseboat” actress Loren 96 Metes out 97 Mariners 98 “I’m telling you the truth!”

100 “Without delay,” facetiously 102 Lovers’ engagement 103 Terra ___ 107 “Star Trek” phaser setting 108 Timely question?

110 ___-A-Sketch 113 Poetic form 114 Game played with counters 115 It props up a golf ball 116 League of 79-Down

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The Observer Observer Classifieds ClassifiedsHoliday HolidayEarly EarlyDeadlines DeadlinesforforDec. Dec.20th, 24th, Dec. editions.

Dec. 27th 31st and Jan. 3rd 7th editions.

Dec. 20th Service Directory deadlines Dec. 12th, 3pm Classified Ads deadline Dec. 12th, 4pm Dec. 27th Service Directory deadlines Dec. 13th, 3pm Classified Ads deadline Dec. 13th, 4pm Jan. 3rd Service Directory deadlines Dec. 14th, 3pm Classified Ads deadline Dec. 14th, 4pm

BLUE PRINT wingback chairs with cane sides.

Quality upholstery. Good condition $90 for pair.

941-351-8845.

CARVED, SOLID Wood, Pine Queen Headboard.

Excellent condition, $125. 941-224-1244.

DEWALT 12” double bevel compound Miter Saw on roller table - 2 extra blades, $200. Phone 941-752-3060.

GRANDMA’S ANTIQUE 3 Pcs. Bedroom Set. Very good condition, 1920s Vintage, $200.

941-741-9609.

ROMAN TUB faucet. Elegant, arched, polished chrome, brass highlights. New-in-box. Originally $300. Only $79. 941-752-9800.

RUNNING BOARDS Factory Original for F150 crew cab. Very good condition from 2009 Truck, $195. 941-345-6115.

SADDLE SHOES: FootJoy DryJoy classic white, brown reptile. New in box. Size 11.5 Medium. $70. 941-360-6671.

TAMA IMPERIAL Star snare drum vintage 1983, $185. 941-727-8700.

WOMEN’S ROCKET Brand, Size 8 roller blades, with all pads. Used once, $20. 941-758-6259.

Autos For Sale 2007 BMW 328 Titanium Silver Gray. Premium and Sports package, Warranty remaining- 62,000 miles. Excellent condition, one owner.

Price $17,500. 941-400-2995.

Boats ChitwoodCharters.com Cruise or Fish Hyatt Sarasota Docks 32’/53’ Yachts - 2hrs./2 months 941-383-5232

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales **********ESTATE SALE BY NANCY DUNN********* SAT. 12/8 9am-2pm 7329 Wexford Court, Lakewood Ranch Thomasville - Bernhardt & Ethan Allen Furniture throughout, Waterford, Fine English China, Top Quality Decor & more!!

WWW.ESTATESALESBYNANCYDUNN.COM GARAGE SALE Saturday, Dec. 8th, 8AM-2PM. Hidden Oaks Subdivision, 4828 Stone Ridge Circle.

Merchandise Wanted LOCALLY OWNED and operated since 2004 with three locations, America's Super Pawn will pay you top dollar for your estate jewelry, watches, diamonds, musical instruments, computers, motorcycles, cars and other unwanted items.

Call us at 758-PAWN OR...fill our request form on our web and we'll contact you! Walk-ins welcomed, no appointment necessary. www.americassuperpawn.com SENIOR LOOKING to purchase precious metals, time pieces, coins, jewelry and antiques. Please call Marc, 941-321-0707.

97311

Events

HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE WEEKLY, BIWEEKLY & MONTHLY RELIABLE, MATURE & EXPERIENCED REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST FREE ESTIMATE, CALL CAROL AT 322-8486 RESIDENTIAL/ COMMERCIAL/ Resorts/ Schools/ Churches/ House Checks.

We take pleasure in pleasing our customers.

941-756-4570.

Computer Services

Community Christmas Party - Dec. 16, 4pm Everyone invited to a Birthday bash for Jesus with exciting worship, games and a gift for each child present, birthday cake & Christmas treats, Walmart/Publix gift cards to first 100 families to register.

4150 S. Shade Ave. Sarasota 34231 924-7756 - www.iTrinity.org

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

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

Painting/Wallpapering CANFIELD PAINTING & Pressure Cleaning. Free Estimates. Interior-Exterior. References Available.

941-400-2697.

CARLO DATTILO PAINTING. Licensed & insured.

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

941-744-1020. 35+ years experience.

Personal Services

OWN A MAC/IPHONE/IPAD? MacTutor offers 21 years experience. Unlimited free telephone follow up. (941)812-3887 www.FLMacTutor.com

TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Christmas Eve - 5pm Christmas Day - 10am

ALL TYPES OF MASONRY Specializing in concrete driveways, pavers and decorative concrete and patios.

Call for free and honest estimates.

941-525-2435

Financial Services NEED A PART-TIME CONTROLLER? Experienced, hands-on accountant is available to help with your small business/ personal accounting needs. A few hours per month may be all you need to keep your books straight. Comfortable with any accounting software. Hourly or monthly fee.

RDH Services (941) 468-2001

DO YOU NEED A PERSONAL ASSISTANT? Transportation, Personal Errands/Shopping, Doctor Appts, Housesitting, Social EventsTheater, Dinner etc. Light meal preparation/ housekeeping. Call Ms. Schwabe 941-962-6921.

YOUR PERSONAL BOOKKEEPER, LLC Gail Sunray, Owner Personal & Business Bookkeeping Accounting/ Taxes I come to your home or office.

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Health Services

Business Opportunities

Bill Paying & Account Reconciliation Organizing Personal and Business Files Budgets & Financial Reports Federal and State Tax Returns BONDED & INSURED Over 25 yrs. experience

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

Help Wanted

CLASSES & INTRODUCTION COURSES

BEST CHOICE Sales Team is looking for Sales Rep's to work from home. Free training, Free leads, and Free software to trade with. High Commissions Plus Bonuses. Send resume to: Bill@BestChoiceSalesTeam.com

YOGA BODY & SOUL, LLC San Marco Plaza, Lakewood Ranch www.yogabodysoul.net Phone: 941-400-3106

CARPENTER, EXPERIENCED, own tools and trans exterior/interior work, clean cut, own Ins. preferable. Paul @ 941-238-8033.

New Aqua Classes at Health Park

GIFT SHOP/SALES needed PT for Sarasota Polo Club (Schroeder Manatee-Ranch). This position is Seasonal Sunday only, from December - April.

Excellent customer service skills, friendly, pleasant personality, able to work with minimal supervision.

Send your resume to: human.resources@smrranch.com or apply in person at 14400 Covenant Way, LWR, FL 34202.

Telephone: 941-749-5646 yourbookkeeper@tampabay.rr.com

Pet Services DOGGY HOTEL. 24 Hour Daycare. Brown Avenue near Bee Ridge and 41 behind Sleep King (new owner). First day FREE. Grooming by Mark.

Meet and greet and get a treat. 941-554-4620.

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.

Pressure Cleaning RESIDENTIAL/ COMMERCIAL. Roofs, Window Cleaning, Pool Areas, Driveways, Lanais, etc.

When Quality Counts! 941-565-3935.

Homes For Rent

SELL IT!

LUXOR MHP

$450/mo-1 bed/bath mobile homes.

55+ community. No Pets.

5811 14th St. W. Bradenton.

Sarasota Real Estate Assoc., Inc. Greg Nowak 941-809-6034

If you answered YES, then AQUA is for YOU!

Adult Care Services

www.HealthParkEast.net

COMPLETE CARE; non-medical and medical.

Errands, homemaking, transportation, medication supervision, meal preparation. Also, medical staff available 24/7. Call 377-4465 for more details or visit our mobile/online website at: eldercaresarasota.com Lic. #30211372. Bonded and Insured.

Home Improvement/ Remodeling

Awesome Hands Health Services

20 YRS. EXPERIENCE

941-761-9816

When all you need is a hand!

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This week’s Crossword answers

STEVE ALLEN FLOOR COVERINGS PROFESSIONAL TILE & MARBLE INSTALLATION

CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE 726-1802 LIC/ INS

Whether companionship or in-home medical care, we provide the services and support that is needed to ensure independent living at home.

522 Ninth Avenue East Bradenton, FL 34208 License #30211476

Awesome healthcare Phone: 941-747-0999 professionals for Fax: 941-747-7839 www.myahhs.com your loved ones.

955-4888

98530

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 BLINDS: VINYL, off white 72”w x61”, $40; 34”w x36”, $20. 1 year old. 941-462-1175.

96312

Items Under $200 For Sale

Masonry

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

Call for free estimates and references. Alessandra, 941-301-6493.

The Observer Classified Dept. will CLOSE Dec. 21st at 5pm for the holidays. We will reopen Wednesday, Jan. 2nd at 8:30am

Happy Holidays To You and Yours!

Cleaning BRAZILIAN CLEANING Service by Maria.

Residential/ Commercial. Meticulous Cleaning.

Excellent References. Free Estimates. Reliable.

Lic./ Ins. 941-400-3342.

Auto Service WE WANT TO BUY YOUR VEHICLE!!!

Any Make, Any Model, Any Condition.

No Title - No Problem! Bank Lien - No Problem!

Paying up to $30,000 for Vehicles. Call AJ now at 813-335-3794 for a Free Quote or 813-531-4298.

HOUSE CLASSIFIEDS LP # 56733

Home Services NOW ACCEPTING 2 Clients for Personal Care Assistants/Cleaning Services. CNA/CPR Certified and Bonded. References Available. Please call 941-720-0970. Leave Message.

Landscaping & Lawn Service GENTLEMAN GARDENER. Refine your space.

15 years LW Ranch resident. I’m in your backyard!

941-724-5792.

DID WE get your attention? You bet we did!

Visit online Make your ad us stand out withatCOLOR. Only in The Observer Classifieds. www.yourobserver.com Call 941-955-4888 to advertise.

2012

This week’s Cryptogram answers 1. Show me a thesaurus that features a synonym for synonym! Wow! 2. A wacky car repair man said to his client: “By the way, I couldn’t repair your brakes, so I made the horn louder.”

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AIR CONDITIONING

ELECTRIC

LANDSCAPING & LAWN

A&J Complete Lawncare & Design ,ICENSED )NSURED s 2ESIDENTIAL #OMMERCIAL

FREE ESTIMATES

License# CAC1816468

941-727-0272

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PLUGS +

Sod & Landscaping

97152

Years–- Locally Locally Owned Owned & 3133Years &Operated Operated License # EC13001486

Lawn & Landscape Repair #OMPLETE -AKE /VER s -AINTENANCE s )RRIGATION 4REE 3HRUB 4RIMMING s ,ANDSCAPE ,IGHTING #LEAN 5PS s -ULCH s 2OCK

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PATIO REPAIRS, INC PATIO REPAIRS FurnitureSales Sales &&Repairs Furniture Repairs #USHIONS s 3LINGS s 2E POWDERCOATING #USHIONS s 3LINGS s 5MBRELLAS

97169

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(941) 315-0896

Classified Ads Bring Results • 941-955-4888 LAWN CARE

Christo’s Clock Repair Serving Bradenton/Sarasota areas Over 30 years experience

R O8VYE EARS

All Makes & Models House Calls by apt.

License# CAC1816468

Call: 941-315-8984 Or visit us at: VeteranAC.com

COMPUTER

PRO Sliding Glass Door Repair “FIX IT - DON’T REPLACE�

96247

YOUR DOORS WILL SLIDE LIKE NEW

96729

96725 97069

359-1904

General Contractor Specializing in Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

We sell boxes!

U.S. DOT No. 1915800

Free at home consultation National Brands, Competitive Pricing Limited Lifetime Warranty Seasonal Discounts

Lighthouse Renovations www.lightreno.com

Fully Licensed and Insured

PAINTING 96010

DOORS

www.proslidingglassdoorrepair.com

Operator/Owner

97897

96238 97858

Servicing the Sarasota area since 1999

Call Mark 941-928-2263

Dave McCarthy

Phone (941) 704-4278 Fax (941) 538-3781 dmccarthy114@hotmail.com

(941) 227-7555

Prices & options are on our website. David Payne, Owner.

KITCHEN/BATH REMODELING

Free Estimates

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Sprinkler System Maintenance & Repair

Michael Koch Concrete, Inc. Licensed & Insured

LOCAL - LONG DISTANCE FREE ESTIMATES

New Zealand Irrigation www.NewZealandIrrigation.com

Reasonable Prices

“Will move anything from a couch to a household�

941.726.1560

CONCRETE

918-8587

www.mr-mover.com

MO V I N G

RedeďŹ ning Interior Design

IRRIGATION

Friendly, Expert Computer Repairs

Visit us online for your moving checklist & helpful tips!

Dave McCarthy

www.chiconthecheap.net chiconthecheap@gmail.com

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Call NOW For Your FREE GUARANTEED Price Quote!

96008

100

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ALL OFFERS MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF ORDERING

941-366-6683

Beautiful Interior Design on a Budget In-Home Consultation & Do-It-Yourself Plan

Driveways s 3IDEWALKS

w/ Any Move

ALL OFFERS MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF ORDERING

INTERIOR DESIGN

96007

941-735-3362

“No Job Too Small�

Apartment, Home & OfďŹ ce Moving & STORAGE

BOXES

Services are listed on our website www.ManateeHandyman.com

Peg’s Peg s EZ EZ Computer Computer Instruction Instruction

10% Off

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10 FREE Senior Citizen Discounts! use of 4 FREE wardrobe

(941) 227-7555

Facebook / Craigslist Windows 7, Vista, XP Email / Internet / Skype Word Processing Antivirus / Antispyware Much More! Call Today

(941) 706-5569

Mr. Mover

29 Years Experience - Insured

It’s Easier Than You Think!

FLAT MONTHLY RATE PRICING

Clean Professional Reliable Affordable

MOVERS

Manatee Handyman

Learn Computer Basics

Work at Your Own Speed Affordably Priced New Computer Setups Software & Printer Install New Purchase Consults Working with Photos

Service with Integrity, Respect & Honor

LAWN SERVICE

96251

Free tes ma Esti

93419

Horologist

MOW IT ALL

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96724

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Or visit us at: VeteranAC.com

96237

Call: 941-315-8984

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Service with Integrity, Respect & Honor

941-879-3881

97151

Residential & Commercial

95901

“No Job Too Big or Small!�

CGC1507388 Lawrence Barnett (941)526-7750

LAKEWOOD RANCH PAINTING

Š Interior & Exterior Painting & Wallcovering Š Full Service Interior Design & Color Selection Assistance Š Over 30 Years Experience Need a Referral? Matt Arndt, Owner Call today for Ask a Neighbor!

941-726-7077

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97153

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97063

RELIABLE - CLEAN - PROFESSIONAL - EXPERIENCED

www.TheSarasotaPlumber.com

Respect & Honor

RitaFerrellLasky@gmail.com

WorkS for you!

“ Helping you make the right move.�

Lora Carpenter, Realtor

Call 955-4888 to reserve your space.

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate 11215 State Road 70 #105 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

27 Years Experience

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941-713-0432 Direct 941-739-6777 OfďŹ ce

Ask us about Superscreen Rescreening pool cages, lanais, etc.

www.oridamoves.com/lora.carpenter

Gas or Electric Pool Heater & Heat Pump Repair and Maintenance

Call Now for a Free Estimate (941) 962-0395

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941-780-8514

96730

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Harold Lasky

941-780-3579

POOLS

License# CAC1816468

Call or text me at 941-932-0189

97070

941-400-4864

8729 St. Rd. 70 East Bradenton, FL 34202

96040

Chuck Burns Owner

Shaggys Hair Studio

“The Team That Sells�

97147

ALL PLUMBING REPAIR & DRAIN CLEANING

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Luxury Home Professionals Over 16 Years in Lakewood Ranch Area Rita Ferrell

Independently Owned and Operated Franchise

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24 hours

96403

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PRO-PLUMBING WORKS, LLC. “Where the Customer Comes First�

SCARLET GOELZ

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96277

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97149

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941-755-6300

Bisson RooďŹ ng Inc.

BETH BARNETT “East County’s #1 Agent!�

announces

Do It Yourself Pest Control

Cindy Wells 941-322-6381 941-928-2168

ROOFING

Lakewood Ranch

Don’t Let Your Home Go To The Bugs Spending Money + Not Knowing What Works

Sarasota.MrRooter.com

YourObserver.com

96024

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Guesthouse. MLS#A3969219 Paul Wolbers 941-366-8070

“Thank you”over 40,000 times!

We’d like to take a moment to thank our 40,000 clients this year. We are proud to be Florida’s real estate leader*. *Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate ranked number one in closed residential units in Orlando, Tampa/St. Petersburg, Naples/Fort Myers, Miami/Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach in data obtained by Real Trends Survey, May 2012.

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Bradenton, Riverside Terrace. $749,000 4/3 MLS#M5831647 Mac Gregory 941-907-1033

Sarasota, Lido Surf And Sand. $499,999 2/2 MLS#A3967670 Michelle Dunbar 941-739-6777

Osprey, Oaks. $1,650,000 3/4.5 MLS#A3968339 Lynn A. Luken 941-388-3966

Lakewood Ranch, Edgewater Village. $499,000 3/3 MLS#M5831922 Carolyn Hoff 941-739-6777

Bradenton, Lychee Acres. $459,000 5/3.5 MLS#M5831535 Linda Singer 941-795-2211

Bradenton, Conquistador Bay Club. $399,900 2/2 MLS#M5832910 Denise R. Langlois 941-795-2211

Palmetto, Bay Pointe. $335,000 3/2.5 MLS#M5831040 Barbara Forrest 941-795-2211

Sarasota, Trails. $250,000 3/2 MLS#M5831970 Miranda Oswald 941-907-1033

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