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Manatee Food Bank receives $60,000 in donations.

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OUR TOWN + Observer babies make headlines It happens once in a blue moon: The Observer welcomed two new additions to its family on the same day! East County Observer Managing Editor Pam Eubanks and Sarasota Observer Managing Editor Randi Donahue each welcomed their first child into the world Aug. 22 (two days after the blue moon). And — get this — both babies weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces and were 19 inches long. Truly a newsmaking day! Congratulations to both new mothers and their families!

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PREVIEW 2013 COVERING SARASOTA AND MANATEE COUNTIES

by Josh Siegel | Staff Writer

Project status • Last month, work started on an $8.96 million section from U.S. 41 to 19th Street Court East, with construction scheduled to continue through July 2015.

• Construction will begin on a $10.11 million section from 19th Street Court East to 30th Street East in the first quarter of 2015, continuing through the third quarter of 2016.

• Construction on an $11.47 million section from 30th Street Court East to 45th Street East also will begin in the first quarter of 2015 and continue through the third quarter of 2016.

• By January, a segment along 45th Street East from 44th Avenue to State Road 70 will be 60% designed, but no construction date has been set.

The potential bridge, which would provide a path into Lakewood Ranch and complete the long-planned 44th Avenue East extension, will at least require an environmental assessment. long-planned 44th Avenue East extension — will at least require an environmental assessment.

At a pre-application meeting July 16 in Miami, the Coast Guard told a county contin-

gent that it could award a permit to build the bridge, but the project will first require an environmental assessment, a document less intensive than

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PURPOSEFUL Pam and her husband, Andy, welcomed the newest addition to their family, Andrew Elliott Eubanks, at 1:34 a.m. Aug. 22, at Birthways Birthing Center, in Sarasota.

Proud grandparents are Bruce and Susie McTeer, of Hoover, Ala., and Richard and Margo Eubanks, of Easley, S.C. Great-grandparents are Betty Rae Carr, of Berkley, Mich.; Joyce Lane, of Summerville, S.C.; and Irene Eubanks, of Greenville, S.C. Proud aunts and uncles are Liz McTeer, of Sarasota; Christine and Chad Herron, of Cary, N.C.; and Brian and Erin Eubanks, of Easley, S.C. Randi and her husband, Ryan, welcomed the newest addition to their family, Harper Reeves Donahue, at 2:54 p.m. Aug. 22, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

Proud grandparents are Bruce and Terri Saba, of Sarasota, and Tom Zahn and Valerie Donahue, also of Sarasota.

Proud aunts and uncles are Anthony and Bri Oliva, of Sarasota; Jack and Carmen Donahue, of Fort Lauderdale; Keith Donahue and Deborah Nelson, of Boise, Idaho; and Ross Donahue, of Delray Beach. Proud cousins are Lucas, Alta, Conner and Ian Donahue, and Emma and A.J. Oliva.

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U.S. Coast Guard sets parameters for bridge EAST COUNTY — Manatee County officials learned from the U.S. Coast Guard that a potential bridge across the Braden River — a path into Lakewood Ranch that would serve as the final piece of the

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PHOTOS EAST COUNTY — For the three creators of the 52-Week Challenge, life is a running theme.

On a recent vacation to England, Patricia Reed, her camera’s strap wrapped

camera challenge

by Josh Siegel | Staff Writer

A year ago this month, three East County women started the 52-Week Challenge, a photo-sharing, web-based project they created to unite photographers.

around her neck, ordered her husband to hit the breaks on their moving car.

She saw a field of hay — an ordinary sight to most — and thought her camera could capture the image to meet

one of 52 themes, which guide the type of photographs she takes to follow the rules of the challenge.

“All day I see themes,” said

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“Juxtaposition” by Mary Nell Moore

Josh Siegel

Mary Nell Moore, Mindy Towns and Patricia Reed explored Lakewood Ranch Main Street to find subjects for photographs that would fit a unique theme.

“A Calm Moment” by Mindy Towns

INDEX Briefs......................7 Classifieds ...........25

Cops Corner..........10 Crossword.............23

Neighborhood.......17 Real Estate...........20

Sports...................13 Weather................24

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Loretto Sadkin, chairwoman of Peridia Golf and Country Club’s opposition group, and Manatee County Public Works Director Ron Schulhofer talk a recent commission meeting. have been a part of the county’s comprehensive plan since 1989.

“We told them that this is a project that’s within the realm of possibility of being a permitable project,” said Randy Overton, a Coast Guard project manager who attended the meeting. “It may or may not require an environmental-impact statement. If it’s a large enough area, or if the project requires relocating residents, we may ask for one. But we don’t know any of that information yet. We hope to get more

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The bridge would complete the 44th Avenue East extension — a $112 million project still eight to 12 years away from completion that will connect Cortez Road and its nearby beaches in the west to Lakewood Ranch farther east.

Improvements to 44th Avenue East, funded with no money from the federal government,

detailed information from the county about the general area in the next month or so.”

An environmental-impact statement, as Overton hinted, would be required if there are significant environmental impacts and/or strong opposition to the bridge.

There is a precedent nearby.

The county hired a contractor to complete an environmentalimpact statement for the proposed Fort Hamer Bridge, a two-lane bridge which would connect Fort Hamer Park to Upper Manatee River Road, after residents from Waterlefe rallied against the project.

The Coast Guard has not yet approved that bridge.

Ron Schulhofer, Manatee County public works director, does not expect there will be strong enough opposition to the bridge to force the county’s hand, like what happened with Fort Hamer.

“This was a very positive, very cooperative meeting we had with the Coast Guard,” Schulhofer said. “We still hear some of the same things from people we heard before, people calling it ‘a bridge to nowhere.’

I don’t think Lakewood Ranch is nowhere. It’s a place worth going. We don’t expect this to be as

difficult (as Fort Hamer).”

The county will hire a contractor to complete the assessment.

In the assessment, which could take a year to prepare, the contractor will evaluate the impact a bridge would have on wetlands, natural resources and wildlife.

It will also look at social and economic factors.

Permitting for a bridge could take two to three years to obtain.

The bridge status was the biggest information to come out of an Aug. 20 Board of County

Commissioners workshop.

Commissioners had received the most detailed update yet on the 44th Avenue East extension from the county public works department May 21.

Since then, the county awarded Woodruff & Sons Inc. an $8 million contract for construction on First Street to 19th Street Court East.

Construction began July 17 and will finish in July 2015.

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design in reverse by Josh Siegel | Staff Writer

Archway represents sky-high idea On the property of the future Mall at University Town Center, a 40-foot-by-60-foot archway, a mock-up of a ceiling system, will come down in January to make way for the real thing.

EAST COUNTY — Since midJuly, crews have been turning protruding metal beams into the structural support of what will be a regional shopping destination — the Mall at University Town Center.

Although construction crews have been building up in anticipation of an Oct. 16, 2014, open date, they will soon tear down.

A 40-by-60-foot archway closer to University Parkway stands alone — temporarily — beside

where crews work on the mall.

This separate piece, says John Eggert from Taubman Centers, which Benderson Development joins in a 50/50 joint venture, is a “mock-up” of the skylight system that will form the ceiling of the mall’s concourse.

The system will allow people looking up at the concourse ceiling to see the sky.

Creating such a system is complex, so crews built the mock-up as a practice run for the real thing.

The mock-up will be used for testing purposes through January; it will likely be dismantled over a two-week period.

“It’s important to practice how we integrate lighting, wiring, mechanical and fire-protection features such as sprinklers and water lines,” Eggert said. “It’s important to have a visual before we build the real thing.”

Taubman will evaluate the mock-up and apply any necessary changes to the final product.

skylights, an aluminum framing system on which it sits and steel reinforcement.

Eggert has heard rumblings some of the materials might be used as components of nearby bus shelters that are being built.

Ultimately, the mock-up will be like the first draft of an important paper, eventually crumpled and recycled — all but forgotten.

“It can be taken down in short order,” Eggert said. “It took longer to put up than it will take to come down. It might take a couple of days.”

Contact Josh Siegel at jsiegel@ yourobserver.com.

Eggert says Taubman does the same process for furniture, such as chairs and benches, building mock-ups with different finishes and colors and testing for durability.

Once it’s torn down, Eggert says it’s possible crews might reuse some of the parts for the mall’s construction.

Regardless, some material from the mock-up will be recycled.

Material includes the glass

A mock-up of the skylight ceiling system to be used in the Mall at University Town Center weighs more than 100 tons. It will be torn down after January.

land for land

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by Josh Siegel | Staff Writer

State considers selling land at Manatee State Park A preliminary surplus-lands list from the State Department of Environmental Protection includes Manatee State Park land on a list of 5,300 acres in Florida that the state will potentially sell. The move is part of a plan to buy property with greater conservation value.

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septic field, Hunsicker said. He said the current location is ideal in that it is outside the park’s drinking-water reservoir.

Gillespie says the 5,331 acres being considered for sale are less than 0.2% of the 3 million acres the state holds through its board of trustees.

Officials discussed the list at a public workshop Aug. 21, at the DEP headquarters in Tallahassee.

An online hearing, called a webinar, followed the next two days.

The surplus-lands list will now undergo more hearings and reviews, with Gov. Scott and three members of the Florida Cabinet making the final decision on whether to sell the land.

Based on public comment, the DEP will prepare a more refined list by October or November.

A list of any land the state sells first must be sent to state agencies, universities and colleges, which all have the first option to lease the land.

If there is no interest, cities and counties can purchase the land at appraised value, Gillespie said.

If there is no interest still, it can be put up for bid.

Should a bid be offered, the governor and cabinet must approve the sale and

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cies, including the Florida Park Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife and the Florida Forest Service, to offer parcels to be considered for the list.

During two-and-a-half days, groups such as the Florida Water Quality Association, FWC, the Florida Department of Agriculture and the Natural Conservancy reviewed the list and evaluated parcels based on specific criteria — recreation value, species protection and proximity to development, to name a few.

The public does not use the land being considered at Lake Manatee State Park — a strip along the far western border on the west side of Dam Road.

However, according to Charlie Hunsicker, director of Manatee County’s natural resources department, it does contain a septic drain field, which removes contaminates from a septic tank serving facilities in the park.

A septic tank is part of an underground wastewater treatment system that collects sewage and allows it to decompose before draining through the field.

“This property is of some value to the park,” Hunsicker said. “I hope the state recognizes that value.”

If the state were to sell the land, the park would have to find another place for the

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EAST COUNTY — State environmental officials are considering selling 19.4 acres in Lake Manatee State Park as part of a program to buy property deemed to have greater conservation value.

A preliminary surplus-lands list from the State Department of Environmental Protection, presented last week, includes the land on a list of 5,300 acres in Florida that the state will potentially sell.

“A lot of the park land on this list is outparcels that people don’t tend to visit,” said Patrick Gillespie, a DEP spokesman. “The goal is to look at land that (is over-conserved) and buy more valuable land. The goal is to trade up.”

As part of the state’s Florida Forever land-buying program, backed by Gov. Rick Scott, lawmakers agreed to put up $20 million in state funding in the new budget as well as allow the DEP to generate an additional $50 million through the sale of stateowned land deemed no longer critical to the state’s conservation efforts.

The $70 million will then be used to buy conservation considered more critical to preserve.

The initial list includes 169 proposed surplus sites totaling 5,331 acres in 67 state parks, forests and wildlife areas.

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verify the land is no longer needed for conservation purposes, he said.

Although Manatee County has no control of the land at Lake Manatee State Park, everybody has a stake in it, Hunsicker says.

“To let go of less-valuable land for more valuable land seems reasonable on its face,” Hunsicker said. “But the devil is in the details. If it’s your favorite parcel that’s up for sale … there are some that are very valuable to people.”

Contact Josh Siegel at jsiegel@yourobserver.com.

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EAST COUNTY — There’s a people-less pool outside the new building that looks enticing for a swim.

The field manager is working inside an office in the new building, as he has for the last 45-plus days, and he raves about how his residents will come here, from east and west, to form one community.

But, because there are no lights installed in the parking lot, the public cannot yet use GreyHawk Landing West’s new pool and amenity center.

At the Aug. 22 GreyHawk Landing Community Development District meeting, staff and board members regretted that its new facility has not followed the original operational timeline, but they reassured residents that the wait would be worth it.

“It’s a slow crawl to October to say this place is ready for business,” said Greg Cox, GreyHawk district manager.

The GreyHawk CDD took control of the new pool and amenity center in July and expected to open it for public use later that month or early August.

Then, things happened.

The weather turned bad.

The person representing the contractor from when the CDD was purchasing the parking lot lights died.

“I know there’s this nice pool sitting there and people are frustrated, but, without lighting, it’s a liability right now,” Cox said.

The CDD is trying to find another contractor from whom to buy lights.

The new center will house $15,000 worth of exercise equipment and will offer residents a kitchen and multi-purpose room, among other features. The new ADA-compliant pool eventually will offer nighttime swimming — but only after the lights are functional.

Other planned improvements include a new photo-identification-card system, a picnic area behind the pool and possible rubber flooring in the gym. After its completion, the new facility will also host the CDD’s board meeting.

John Phillips, GreyHawk’s field manager, ordered furniture for inside the center last week.

Residents of GreyHawk Landing West, which will have about 500 homes once it is built out, and the GreyHawk Landing development both will have access to the new and existing community amenities.

The original GreyHawk Landing clubhouse will be converted into a fitnessand-recreation center, after the new amenity center opens.

“I want this to be a gym where people are proud to come work out here,” Phillips said.

Meanwhile, Ollie Kyte, the CDD chairman, wants the same thing for the people who come to GreyHawk West’s pool and amenity center, whenever that may be.

“People are saying, ‘What are they doing over there?’” Kyte said. “Well, we’re building a community.”

Contact Josh Siegel at jsiegel@yourobserver.com.

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food bank makes bank

by Harriet Sokmensuer | Observer Staff

Food Bank of Manatee receives donations Two local organizations made large donations last week to the Food Bank of Manatee.

BRADENTON — The Manatee Community Foundation recently gave the Food Bank of Manatee $30,000, which the Mosaic Foundation will match. The announcement came in time for the Food Bank’s annual Grand Challenge, which starts in September.

Most of the Food Bank’s donations are made during the holidays, however, the charity feeds local families all year long. Due to small amounts of donations during the summer months, the food bank introduced its Grand Challenge. The Grand Challenge is meant to bring awareness to the ongoing fight against hunger.

For its Grand Challenge this year, the Food Bank of Manatee is asking local groups, businesses and organizations to raise 1,000 pounds of food, $1,000 or a combination of both. For last year’s Grand Challenge, local groups collected more than 21 tons of food and $50,000. This year, the food bank is asking locals to do the same.

However, it is emphasizing the need of food and supplies for infants.

The Food Bank is open for donations from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

In 2012, the food bank distributed nearly 4 million pounds of food.

This year, the food bank hopes to surpass that number.

“Anytime that we help a need this large in the community, we feel very good,” says Marilyn Howard, executive director of the Manatee Community Foundation. “In this case, it’s thanks to our donors who are generous with their charitable dollars. If the food bank is empty, then all these food pantries that are out in the different areas are having trouble, too. So, it’s really important to come back and assist the source.”

Currently, the food bank’s warehouse is only 15% full.

Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee is the umbrella organization for local agencies such as Renaissance on 9th, the Senior Enrichment Center, Senior Wheels Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Services and the Food Bank of Manatee.

Financial donations are accepted in addition to canned food, diapers and healthy cereals.

For more information, visit www. foodbankofmanatee.com or call 941747- 4655.

Contact Harriet Sokmensuer at harriets@yourobserver.com.

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The number of children at risk of hunger in the state. Almost 25% of households with children in the Manatee/Sarasota area are unable to afford food. number 58% The of families in the Tampa Bay area that are forced to choose between buying food and paying for basic utilities.

300-plus Manatee Community Foundation Executive Director Marilyn Howard, Meals on Wheels Plus CEO Maribeth Phillips and Mosaic Co.’s Public Affairs Manager Jackie Barron announced Aug. 21 that the Community Foundation is donating $30,000 to the food bank, along with a matching grant from Mosaic.

The number of volunteers who are involved in distributing food throughout the community.

4 million The number of pounds of food the Food Bank of Manatee distributed in 2012.

3,300 Currently, the Food Bank’s warehouse is only 15% full. Most donations are made during the holidays.

The number of emergency baby baskets the food bank gives to families in crisis.

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change of pace By Pam Eubanks | Managing Editor Retiring Boys and Girls Clubs of Manatee County President Carl Weeks is responsible for bringing T-ball to Manatee County in 1973.

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East County resident Carl Weeks ends his tenure as president of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Manatee County Aug. 31.

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EAST COUNTY — Carl Weeks has spent his career determined to have an impact.

And, after 42 years on the job, he could say his mission has been accomplished.

As longtime president of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Manatee County, the Braden Pines resident has directly and indirectly affected more than 10,000 children.

“That makes it all worthwhile — that you can have an impact on children,” Weeks said. “The good Lord knows we need positive role models for our children, and that’s what keeps me going.”

And, although Weeks plans to stay involved with his first love in the coming months and years, he soon will be entering another phase of life — retirement.

He officially will end his service with the Boys and Girls Club Aug. 31, although he’ll help until his replacement arrives in October.

The Boys and Girls Clubs is hosting a Carl Weeks “farewell tour” now through late November, with Weeks’ finale retirement social slated for 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 30, at Pier 22, in Bradenton.

Four more events are planned for September and November,

including the School Board of Manatee County honoring Weeks during its Sept. 23 meeting.

Under Weeks’ tenure, the Boys and Girls Clubs has added numerous programs and intensified its focus to help children prepare for the future. The club now emphasizes reading — striving to get children reading on grade level by third grade — and providing technology opportunities to the 60% of club children who have no access to technology at home.

In 2013, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Manatee also added an outreach gang-prevention program, as well as an alternative to out-of-school suspensions.

“It doesn’t matter where you live in the community,” Weeks said, “kids are kids. Some have more opportunities than others.

We try to give all our children hope and opportunity.”

Weeks says his passion for children remains strong, but he recognizes it’s time to end his working days; he would rather hand over the reins of the Boys and Girls Clubs than not be able to give 100% all the time.

“My passion is not going to go south just because I’m not in this office,” Weeks said.

Weeks said he is unsure what he will do in retirement, but he won’t spend his time resting idly.

“I will keep my options open (for new opportunities),” Weeks said. “We’ll see what happens.

Stay tuned.”

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Carl Weeks Farewell Tour Aug. 30 — Carl Weeks Retirement Social from 5 to 7 p.m. at Pier 22, in Bradenton Sept. 10 — Kiwanis of Bradenton — Carl Weeks will speak and be honored at noon at the Manatee Players Performing Arts Center Sept. 23 — School Board of Manatee County will recognize Weeks at 5:45 p.m. at the administrative center, 215 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

Sept. 25 — Bradenton City Council will proclaim Sept. 25 as Carl Weeks Day at 6 p.m. at the City Council meeting, 101 Old Main St., Bradenton Nov. 23 — Little Wishes Big Dreams Event Honoring 2013 Manatee Magnetic Men, featuring Carl Weeks, at 6 p.m. at the Manatee Players Performing Arts Center

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NEWSBRIEFS The Manatee County School District released a schedule Aug. 20 to repay money it took from individual schools’ internal accounts.

This spring, district leadership borrowed roughly $1.4 million from school savings accounts amid a growing budget deficit.

Eligible district accounts to pay off the deficit included athletic-department funds, after-school program money, vending machine revenue, lost- or damaged-book money and revenue from school pictures and yearbooks.

Money parents contributed for specific items, including clubs, and funds acquired through fundraisers could not be touched.

The repayment plan released Tuesday pays back 33% of borrowed funds this year.

School principals already have access to those funds.

The district’s goal is to repay 100% of the funds by July 31, 2015.

Superintendent Rick Mills hopes to have the flexibility to do so, as he has promised to meet the state-required $10.3 million in reserves by next July.

+ River Club Plaza announces new tenants The developer for River Club Plaza, a 245-acre project at the southeast intersection of State Road 70 and Interstate 75, announced a new wave of tenants Aug. 22.

Casto, the plaza’s developer, recently received commitments from AIO Cellular, Amscot, Holistic for Pets and Popi’s Place.

Popi’s Place, a restaurant with Greek and American food, will add its fifth restaurant to Manatee County — the first location is in East County.

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Aug. 29, at 215 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton  Manatee County Board of County Commissioners Land-Use Meeting — 9 a.m. Sept. 5, at the Manatee County Government Administrative Center, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton

“We’re really excited about all of our tenants, but we’re especially happy to get Popi’s Place,” said Casto’s John Hutchens, asset manager for the project.

Tenants already open include GNC, Menchie’s, Texas Roadhouse, Tire Choice, Hungry Howie’s, Matress One and a Walmart Supercenter.

Other previously announced commitments include Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse, Hair Cuttery, Cutting Loose, Leslie’s Swimming Pool Supplies and Nail Art & Spa. Hutchens said the plaza, which runs parallel to I-75 and extends south to Linger Lodge Road and east toward the Braden Woods community, is now more than 90% leased.

The last remaining spaces are: a 1,600-square-foot inline space; a 1.5 acre space behind the building that Popi’s Place will fill; and a 1.3 acre standalone building at the front of the plaza, by Texas Roadhouse, Tire Choice and Hungry Howie’s.

Casto also sold a 1.5 acre space adjacent to Hungry Howie’s, but the buyer has asked to remain confidential.

Hutchens expects all of the tenants to be open for business by the end of the year.

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Rowing with subsidies

Government subsidies, aka taxpayer funds, for economic development are bad business. Bad business for elected officials to practice. Typically a losing proposition for taxpayers with respect to ROI — return on investment.

Latest case in point: Florida Gov. Rick Scott and the $40 million rowing complex at Nathan Benderson Park.

To be sure, an internationally acclaimed rowing complex for this region should and will be an extraordinary asset. Give Randy Benderson, CEO of Benderson Development, credit for having a vision to turn that old borrow pit into something magnificent.

We’re all hoping it will be the economic engine its backers say it will.

That hope is especially so because of the $30 million in taxpayer money going into the park’s construction. The breakdown: $19.5 million from Sarasota County; $1.5 million from Manatee County; and $10 million from the state. The latter comes with a catch: If the park falls short of producing the state sales tax revenue promoters project, Sarasota County taxpayers must refund the state’s money.

All totaled, Sarasota County taxpayers have $29.5 million at risk. So far.

If the site wins the bid to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships, taxpayer contributions will increase even more. One figure reported so far: At least $6 million more will be required to put on the event, with some portions of that split between taxpayers and the private sector.

That is a lot of tax money at risk. But the center’s backers and developers appear confident the bet will pay off. Back in 2010, they were projecting an annual economic impact of $25 million just from rowing activities and about $1.5 million in annual tax revenue to the county.

But Gov. Scott complicated the politics of this venture last week when he visited here to herald the site’s developers and the state’s $10 million to help fund the center.

A few media — those that are no fans of the governor — rightly pointed out that Scott’s backing of the center runs contrary to his position two years ago when he vetoed $5 million earmarked for the park.

As the Tampa Bay Times reported, Scott changed his mind after the project’s boosters convinced him of its statewide impact.

“They showed me the economics of it, and it just makes a lot of sense that we’re going to get all those tourists here,” the governor said last week. “And I’m very comfortable that on top of getting all those tourists here, they’re going to spend money, and some of them are going to move their business here and buy some homes here.”

And then came the Times’ gotcha. It reported: Benderson Development, owners of the park land, contributed $25,000 last year and another $100,000 in March to Scott’s “Let’s Get to Work” campaign. And: former Sen. Pat Neal’s Neal Communities contributed $35,000 to Scott’s campaign in 2012 and $50,000 this year.

The Times also said Benderson Development and Neal Communities’ business ventures are adjacent to and near the rowing center and would benefit from it.

(Editor’s note: Our search of state records shows Neal Communities contributed $33,828 this year to Scott’s “Let’s Get Work” and that Benderson CEO Randy Benderson, not the company, contributed $100,000 to “Let’s Get to Work”; the company contributed $25,000 to the Republican Party.)

To a great extent, people who follow state politics and business would not be at all surprised by Benderson Development and Neal Communities’ contributions to Gov. Scott’s re-election campaign. You would not expect either of them to support a Democratic gubernatorial candidate. And if you believe in radio commentator Hugh Hewitt’s philosophy on politics — to put your money where your mouth is; that is, financially support the candidates for whom you will vote — you shouldn’t fault Benderson or Neal. They did nothing wrong.

But by accepting their contributions and approving the state funds for the rowing

PREMIER SPORTS CAMPUS: HOW A PRIVATE TOURISM VENTURE BOOSTS THE ECONOMY The following is a list of sports events hosted by Schroeder-Manatee Ranch at its Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.

Below the list of events is a table showing the economic impact of the events, based on a Sarasota County multiplier formula. The dollar amounts or spectator totals do not include the

locally produced sporting events.

In addition, our estimate of direct spending was based on adults spending $120 a day and youth spending $60 a day; these are below the $150 and $75 a day typically ascribed to adults and youth, respectively. So the numbers are conservative. The impact also does not include the “Additional Events.”

2011

• FYSA State Cup — 80 teams = 5,120 attendees, 2 days • YMCA Football Jamboree — 60 teams = 5,700 attendees, 2 days • Labor Day Soccer Showcase = 300 teams = 23,000 attendees, 3 days • YMCA Football — 40 teams = 3,500 attendees, every weekend from September-November • US Soccer Winter Showcase — 160 teams from across the country; 3 International Teams — Turkey, Brazil, Portugal = 20,000 attendees, 7 days • Nike Blue Chip Lacrosse — 1,000 players = 5,000 attendees, 4 weekends, FridaySunday • Manatee County Cross Country Championships = 2,000 attendees

attendees, 4 days • 3D Lacrosse Pre Season Camp — 250 teams = 20,000 attendees, 3 weeks • Rippin at the Ranch Lacrosse Tournament — 80 teams = 6,500 attendees, 3 days • 3v3 live soccer Tournament — 80 teams = 2,000 attendees • YMCA Football Jamboree — 60 teams = 5,700 attendees, 2 days • YMCA Football — 40 teams = 3,500 attendees every weekend from September-November • Labor Day Soccer Showcase — 300 teams = 23,000 attendees, 3 days • US Soccer Winter Showcase — 160 teams from across the country — 3 International Teams — England, Brazil and Portugal = 20,000 attendees, 7 days

2012

Additional Events

• Info Sport pro Soccer Combine = 2,000 attendees, 4 days • USSSA Soccer Championships — 100 teams = 6,000 attendees, 3 days • 3D Lacrosse Pre Season Camp — 250 teams = 20,000 attendees, over 3 weeks • YMCA Football Jamboree — 60 teams = 5,700 attendees, 2 days • YMCA Football — 40 teams = 3,500 attendees, every weekend from September-November • Labor Day Soccer Showcase — 300 teams = 23,000 attendees, 3 days • Chargers High School Soccer Classic = 3,000 attendees, 3 days • US Soccer Winter Showcase — 160 teams from across the country — 3 International Teams — Turkey, Brazil, Holland = 20,000 attendees, 7 days • Ultimate Frisbee Regional Championships — 3,000 attendees, 3 days

2013

• Info Sport pro Soccer Combine = 2,000

• Chargers Soccer Club — 2011–present • Lakewood Ranch Lightning Lacrosse — 2011–present • Sarasota Rugby — 2011-present • US Men’s Olympic Team Training Camp, Soccer • US Men’s U15 National Team Camp, Soccer • US Women’s U23 National Team Training Camp, Soccer • US Women’s U17 National Team Training Camp, Soccer • Pro Football Combine — 30 to 40 athletes, November (2012 and 2013) • Manatee County Junior League Breast Cancer Run 2012 and 2013 • Tim Howard Goalkeeper Camp — 2012-present • Liam Banks Lacrosse Camp, 2011-present • All-Out Lacrosse Summer League, 2011 and 2012 • St. Stephen’s High School Soccer Camp, 2013 • Adult Men’s Soccer League, 2013

Total adult participants, spectators, coaches...................................... 203,620 Total youth participants (non-local)..................................................... 32,080 Avg. adult spending per day.................................................................. $120 Avg. youth spending per day............................................................... $53.50 Avg. event days..................................................................................... 5.58 Total direct impact......................................$147,830,361 ($49,276,787/yr.)

Total output economic impact.......................$232,637,092 ($77,545,697/yr.)

Total earnings impact.....................................$84,263,306 ($28,087,768/yr.)

Total employment impact..................................................................... 3,252 State sales tax generated...................................$8,869,821 ($2,956,607/yr.)

Sales tax reimbursed to county....................................................... $856,203 Local option sales tax revenue..................................................... $1,478,303

center, Scott created a perception that is a volatile ordinance for his political opponents. No matter how much Scott honestly says his financial analysis shows the state’s investment in the rowing park makes business and economic sense, Scott’s decision creates the appearance of a quid pro quo.

This is one reason why economic development subsidies for business ventures are bad business. They always mean government is picking winners and losers, favoring one over another.

Now contrast the development and funding of the rowing center with that of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch’s Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.

To date, SMR has invested about $2.5 million of its own capital to construct the sports complex. It hasn’t relied on one cent of taxpayer funding.

And since 2011, through its own efforts, it has drawn more than 36,000 athletes,

32,080 of them coming from outside Manatee and Sarasota counties, or more than 12,000 athletes a year. Spectators from outside the two-county area have totaled 203,620, or close to 68,000 a year.

And, as the table above also shows, SMR’s Premier Sports Campus has been generating more than the estimates for the rowing center in terms of annual economic impact.

To its credit, SMR is demonstrating that sports can be addressed successfully as a private-sector business venture, without requiring government subsidies.

Benderson Development, meanwhile, did not become one of the nation’s most successful commercial real estate developers and property managers by making bad decisions. Our hope is it disproves what taxpayers have seen far too often: Governments are lousy investors. Taxpayers should never subsidize business ventures. That’s not the role of government.

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which must be photographed during the year.

The list, with themes such as “holy smoke!!!” “pretty baby” and “hair it is,” allows for a variety of photos.

“It’s interesting to see how others interpret each theme,” Towns said. “It’s about your imagination, not your skill.”

The project does offer some flexibility, because themes are not assigned to a specific week.

So, although Moore might take a photo that she decides fits the “juxtaposition” theme the week of Aug. 1, that same week, Reed might snap a shot that she uses for the “foggy” theme.

If that’s still too constraining, photographers can pick from a “What’s That Noise?” by Patricia Reed list of five alternative themes.

Towns has always been devel- sat on a shelf and accumulated “I thought, ‘Here is juxtaposioping her photography skills, but dust. tion!’” Moore said. the type of photography the proj“It was a reason to take my For Reed, the photo-gathering ect requires — more expressive camera back out,” Moore said. “A process is jumbled, like the inside and less direct — challenges her. lot of times, you take pictures but of scrapbooks she’s known for The most experienced of the trio, think, ‘What are these really for? making.

Towns runs a portrait photogra- Who will actually see them?’ This Reed remembers getting her phy studio in her home. is photography with a purpose.” first “dirt cheap” camera when she “I’m that nerd who still has phoNow, Moore carries her camera lived in Hong Kong in 1969. tos of all their friends from high in her purse.

Until five years ago, while she school,” Towns said.

Its presence pushes her away spent her creative time teaching When she lived in Panama, from the ordinary. scrapbooking classes, her OlymTowns visited an indigenous vilOn the way to her Longboat Key pus carried no film. lage and taught children how to office recently, Moore decided to Today, she keeps a list of the use a disposable camera. take side roads. challenge’s themes in her car, Each year during Christmas, She got lost and ended up driv- purse and camera bag.

Towns’ husband dressed as Santa, ing by a homeless camp.

Her husband supports her new and she took photos of the chilShe pulled over. obsession, even when a photodren sitting on his lap.

She saw a man sleeping under a graph becomes a roadblock on For Moore, the challenge gave no-loitering sign. vacations. her camera purpose.

The man became a photo — “People think I’m weird,” Reed For years, her bulky Nikon D300 and a theme. said. “I don’t want to have a plan. I

Mindy Towns, another of the challenge’s creators. “You get that list of themes in your head, and everything you look at becomes a theme.”

Reed, Towns and Mary Nell Moore constantly participate in the 52-Week Challenge, the webbased, photo-sharing project the East County trio created a year ago this month to unite faraway photographers.

Over caffeine and giggles, the ingredients that stir their ambition to tell stories visually, the friends discussed the progress of the challenge a year after it began — and shared how its addictiveness guides their lives.

Moore, a real-estate agent at Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate on Longboat Key, got the idea for the club after reading about a similar 365-Day Challenge, during which bloggers post a unique photo each day and explain their inspiration for it.

Wanting something less demanding, Reed, Towns and Moore, who all are members of the Lakewood Ranch Digital Photography Club, decided to expand on the format but slow the pace of new photos.

Every week from Aug. 1, the day this year’s challenge started, more than 50 active participants — from East County to Dubai, United Arab Emirates — post a photo to their own WordPress website.

The catch is that each photo must fit one of 52 themes, all of

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want to just see it (something that would make a good photo). But then you over-think it and say, ‘I don’t want to use a theme up on this photo.’ You take it anyway and hope it fits a theme.”

The process deepens their friendship and creates new ones.

Sometimes, the three friends will meet in downtown Sarasota, with the cooperative mission of finding photos to match themes.

“We’re not competitive,” Moore said. “Though, sometimes you don’t see things that others do, and it opens your eyes.”

Together, the trio taught a Wordpress workshop for the less-savvy.

The challenge embraces amateurs and veterans alike.

Some capture photos from an iPhone.

The buzz of the 52-Week Challenge has caught on through word-of-mouth and through the more fast-paced clicks on the Internet.

Last year, 34 people participated in the challenge. That list has grown by 20, but the intimacy of the challenge has not changed.

“You learn about people’s personal lives, and you feel you know them better,” Towns said. “You meet people you never would have. And you see the world through their eyes.”

Contact Josh Siegel at jsiegel@ yourobserver.com.

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3:25 p.m. — 7200 block of 55th Avenue E. Counterfeit Money. An unknown person(s) bought books at a discount department store using a fake $5 bill.

Workers comp 3:06 p.m. — 10900 block of Technology Terrace. Theft. Unknown person(s) took items from the open bed of a man’s work truck while his crew was doing a job. The person(s) fled the scene in a black pick-up truck. There were no signs of forced entry.

Property loss 6:28 p.m. — 1400 block of Millbrook Circle. Burglary. Unknown person(s) entered the victim’s residence, possibly though a rear sliding glass door. Once inside, the person(s) stole two iPads, a laptop computer and numerous jewelry pieces. The stolen items are valued at $2,012. The home had no signs of forced entry.

Shopping spree 7:17 p.m. — 7300 block of 52nd Place E. Theft. A deputy responded to a call from loss-prevention staff at a department store who said the store had detained two women for shoplifting. The females had selected items from shelves and placed them into bags. They exited the store without paying for the items, valued at $807.58. Both of the women were charged with felony retail theft and transported to jail.

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7:52 pm. — 4400 block of 44th Ave. E. Grand Theft. A woman reported her vehicle tag was stolen. She said she had parked her vehicle at an auto shop to have repairs done. When she went to pick up the vehicle, she noticed the tag missing. The woman doesn’t believe a shop employee stole the tag.

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A person caused a disturbance at a restaurant. Upon leaving the restaurant, he pushed its glass door open with both hands, causing the glass to be dislodged from the frame. After deputies confronted the man, he fled northbound and jumped into an adjacent lake. He then exited the lake and was arrested.

That’s not cool 6:05 a.m. — 3100 block of 29th Avenue E. Theft. Overnight, unknown person(s) disassembled the air-conditioning units on the side of a building and removed the metal from inside it. The person(s) also tampered with a power box belonging to a major power company and removed its fuse before leaving it on the ground. The person(s) fled with the property in an unknown direction. The business across the street was victimized in the same manner.

Tailed 7:10 a.m. — 3200 block of 45th Way E. Theft. Unknown person(s) stole the tailgate from a vehicle. The person took the tailgate by detaching its cables before ripping it off the truck. No other vehicles in the neighborhood were damaged.

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12:57 a.m. — 1300 block of 60th Street E. Burglary. During the afternoon, unknown person(s) entered an enclosed lanai and attempted to enter a home by breaking the sliding glass door. The door, sturdy with double pane glass and fitted with a security film, could not be pried open. The person(s) fled in an unknown direction.

1:35 a.m. — 3200 block of 58th Terrace E. Information Only. A man reported he saw two people by his neighbor’s vehicle.

The two males ran when they saw him. A deputy checked the vehicle and saw no signs someone had tried to forcefully enter it. The vehicle’s doors were wet, and the deputy did not find signs the water had been disturbed. No other nearby vehicles were burglarized. The deputy could not make contact with the owner of the vehicle.

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The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Cardinal Mooney and The Out-of-Door Academy to go 2-0 in the Mooney Classic Aug. 20 and Aug. 21.

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Pirates swim team faced with uncertainty The team learned just days before the season began Aug. 19 that the county was planning to close the John H. Marble Pool, where the team practices. The pool will remain open through the season at a cost to the Pirates.

BRADENTON — Rachel Lightner has high expectations for her senior season.

And, with Braden River’s first swim meet now only a week away, it’s been imperative that the Pirates swimmers spend as much time in the pool as possible.

But, 30 minutes into the second day of practice Aug. 12, Lightner stood leaning against the wall outside the John H. Marble Pool in Bra-

denton. A look of disbelief and disappoint splashed across her face.

Rather than diving into the pool like their counterparts from rival schools across the area, Lightner and her fellow teammates were still waiting for a lifeguard from Manatee County Parks and Recreation to come and unlock the pool.

It would be another several minutes before the pool would be unlocked, finally allowing the Pirates

to get in part of their practice session.

The inconvenience is one the Braden River swim team has been facing since Lightner was a freshman.

“It’s kind of sad,” Lightner says.

“Other sports have their own things, but we don’t have a pool. It’s hard because we want to be training as much as we can and we have all of these restrictions.”

The Pirates have used the John H. Marble Pool each of the past four years, during which they’ve dealt with broken pool pumps, among other issues, which have cost them valuable practice time.

Prior to each of those seasons, Braden River has faced the prospect of not having a pool in which to practice. And this season has been

SEE SWIMMING / PAGE 16

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Demardre Patterson and Vince Sellers each scored a pair of rushing touchdowns in Cardinal Mooney’s 49-7 Kickoff Classic victory over Bradenton Christian Aug. 23.

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Braden River wide receiver Justin Ross hauled in a 49-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Dusty Peebles for the Pirates’ lone score during its Kickoff Classic Aug. 23 at Pinellas Park.

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Braden River linebacker Marcus Balliette and defensive lineman Ryan Hintze were both recently named to the 2013 IMG Academy AllMadden first team.

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Cardinal Mooney volleyball coach Kristen Batt and partner Raquel Ferreira tied for seventh place at the Manhattan Beach Open Aug. 23 to Aug. 25, in California.

The Tampa Mustangs 14U fast-pitch softball team was one of 124 teams to qualify for the ASA 14U National Championships.

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Runner-Up LAKEWOOD RANCH — Myah Moy stood shoulder to shoulder with her Tampa Mustangs 14U fast-pitch softball teammates and looked onto the field in anticipation.

With the national anthem reverberating throughout the stadium, the second baseman held up five fingers behind her back — a silent signal to her teammates and their fans.

Each finger represented one game the Mustangs still needed to win if they were going to capture the ASA 14U National Championship, which took place July 27 through Aug. 4, in Normal, Ill. With each game the Mustangs won, the players lowered a finger

until only one remained poised behind their backs.

The Mustangs, which were one of 124 teams competing in the tournament, went 6-1 after drawing a first-round bye to advance to the championship game.

“The teams that lost were cheering for us,” Moy says. “It pumped us up, because people believed we could win and that we were a good team.”

Teammate Logan Newton agrees.

“It gave us the drive to win so much more,” Newton says. “It made us believe the national championship was ours to win.”

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softball by Jen Blanco | Sports Editor The Tampa Mustangs 14U fastpitch softball team went 9-2 to finish second at the ASA 14U National Championships July 27 through Aug. 4, in Normal, Ill.

fore eventually falling 5-4 to Texas Impact Gold.

“Even though we fell short of our goal, second place is still really good,” Moy says. “For us to finish second out of 124 teams is pretty impressive.”

The Mustangs finished as the national runner-up and became the first Florida team to reach the championship game.

“It was special knowing we were doing it with our family,” Newton says. “We’ve been playing together for seven years, so it was nice to be able to share it with all of our sisters.”

However, the Mustangs, who

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Pirates sail into 2013 season Junior linebacker Jimiah Albritton brings down a Pinellas Park running back in the second quarter.

Running back Caleb Ford gains a couple yards before a pair of Pinellas Park defenders brings him down.

Below left: Quarterback Dusty Peebles scrambles for yardage early in the third quarter. touchdown runs in the second half to secure the victory.

Defensively, Braden River forced four fumbles, recovering three of them.

“We were put in some tough spots defensively with field position, and we bode our neck and got a couple of turnovers at some timely times,” Bradley says. “The kids played hard, and they played through the last play, which was good to see.”

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Pinellas Park responded with a 20-yard touchdown run with 4:05 remaining in the second quarter to tie the game at 7-7.

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The Braden River High football team fell to Pinellas Park 21-7 in its Kickoff Classic Aug. 23.

Coming off a 1-9 season, the Pirates used their preseason contest as an opportunity to get film on as many players as possible.

Braden River’s JV squad played the first quarter before turning over the ball to the varsity squad for the remainder of the game.

“It was a productive day for us,” coach Curt Bradley says.

“We got some good film on some guys, and we’ll move on.

“It’s a long season,” Bradley says. “It’s a grind. It becomes a war of attrition toward the end of the year. So, anytime you can get some playing time for those kids early on, you feel a little more comfortable when it comes time for them to get into the game.”

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+ EMB Midgets post shutout The East Manatee Bulldogs opened the season with a 28-0 victory over the Hardee Wildcats during the FYD Jamboree Aug. 24.

Noah Benghuzzi scored a pair of touchdowns on a 3-yard carry and a 60-yard interception return.

Zorick Rainey scored on a 12-yard carry, and Drevon McConnehead added a 32-yard touchdown run.

Mitchell Warner had a pair of interceptions, and Vincent Menno had an interception to lead the way defensively for the Bulldogs.

+ Mustangs post third-place finish The two-time defending state champion Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team finished third in the West Orange Preseason Invitational Aug. 24.

The Mustangs fired a 152 to finish behind Lake Mary (140) and West Orange (142) in the rain-shortened event.

Senior Ramsey Touchberry led the way for Lakewood with an even par 36. Senior Danny Walker and sophomore Charlie Sun both fired a 38.

Freshman Louie DelFabro added a 40.

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KUDOS + Cougars roll to Classic win The Cardinal Mooney High football team cruised to a 49-7 victory over Bradenton Christian in its Kickoff Classic Aug. 23.

Quarterback Reese Vita threw a pair of touchdowns to Austin Leach and Ethan Robertson.

Demardre Patterson rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns. Vince Sellers scored a pair of rushing touchdowns, and Jaz Mongeon added a touchdown.

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MUSTANGS / PAGE 13 qualified for the national championships last fall, faced their first test before the tournament even began when the players found out the day before they were scheduled to leave that their hotel reservations had been canceled.

After some scrambling and good fortune, the players secured a block of rooms a few minutes from the ballpark.

The Mustangs opened the tournament with a narrow 1-0 victory in pool play. After their second pool-play game was rained out, the No. 1 seeded Mustangs drew a first-round bye.

SWIMMING / PAGE 13 no different.

Two weeks before the Pirates were scheduled to start the season, Braden River coach Tripp Schwenk learned from Manatee County Parks and Recreation that the county was planning to close the pool Aug. 19 — the first day of school for students — leaving the Pirates without a practice facility.

“I was very disappointed and somewhat shocked,” Schwenk says. “I know the facility is in need of a makeover, but I had hoped there would have been better communication regarding the county’s intentions for the future of the pool.”

The news was particularly hard on the team, which was left wondering if it would even be able to have a swim season this year.

“I was shocked that they would do that to us,” junior John Graves says.

“Honestly, I feel like everyone’s against us. They don’t really care that we work our butts off to compete. It’s a struggle.”

Initially, Schwenk was told Braden River would have to travel 30 minutes across town to G.T. Bray Park and practice from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. rather than its usual practice time directly after school.

However, the distance, and the fact that several other teams, including

The bye proved to be a blessing in disguise for the Mustangs, who spent the day playing a scrimmage game at the University of Illinois.

“We just blocked out everything that wasn’t softball,” Kaylee Misiti says.

The Mustangs went on to win their next four games before suffering their first loss Aug. 3. The team bounced back the following day, posting three straight victories, including a pair of shutouts, to advance to the championship game.

Kasi Shaffer powered the Mustangs at the plate, batting .544 with 14 RBIs, eight doubles and a home run. Bethaney Keen batted .450 with six doubles and a

home run.

Pitcher Sylvia Walsh went 6-0 with a .71 ERA, 30 scoreless innings and three shutouts. Newton tossed a pair of shutouts.

As the national runner-up, the Mustangs automatically qualified for next year’s national championships in Salem, Va., where they’ll compete in the 16U division.

“It’s a huge relief, and now we know we can win,” Newton says of automatically qualifying. “This opens up what we can do now.”

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Manatee, Southeast and the Sarasota Tsunami, also use G.T. Bray, didn’t sit well with the swimmers and their parents.

The Pirates were then told they could use the pool on 13th Street East in Bradenton. But, with no competitiveswimming capabilities, including ropes, backstroke flags, blocks or lane hooks, the pool would need some modifications.

Without any type of community pool in East County, with the exception of the Lakewood Ranch YMCA, where both the Lakewood Ranch High and Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners swim teams train, the only viable option for the Pirates is the John H. Marble Pool.

“We’re not like Lakewood Ranch, which has a system in place with the (Lakewood Ranch YMCA) pool,” Graves says. “That advantage is awesome. Our major opponent is Lakewood Ranch, and for them to have that advantage is nowhere near fair. How are we going to compete?”

After spending the beginning of August in limbo, the county granted the Pirates a stay of execution, allowing them to continue to use the John H. Marble Pool through the remainder of the season. However, in October, the Pirates will have to pay for the chemicals to

keep the pool open.

The team already held a car wash and worked in conjunction with the Athletic Booster Club to raise the $2,500 necessary to pay for the chemicals.

“It’s extremely frustrating for the coaches and the kids, because we don’t know what’s going to happen,” says Beth Saalmann, whose daughter is on the swim team. “Why let the facility deteriorate nine months out of the year?”

Ideally, the Pirates would like to see the school build its own pool, which would allow the team to not only practice at home, but also host its own swim meets — something the team is unable to do currently.

“That would give us a major advantage,” Graves says. “We would be used to the pool, the water, the blocks — it’s an advantage other schools have on us, and one we can’t have on them.”

Braden River also would like to see the county look into renovating the John H. Marble Pool or building a community pool in the East County.

“My hope is that the people of Manatee County and, specifically those who live in the East County, will start demanding more amenities for the area, which will provide all of our children the opportunity to grow and thrive in all respects,” Schwenk said.

THE 2013 FOOTBALL SEASON IS HERE They can all pinpoint that moment.

The one moment of greatness that defines them.

For many, their journeys began nearly 12 years ago. It was here on the Pop Warner practice fields that the area’s premier players strapped on their helmets for the first time.

It was here that they learned the nuances of the game and became record-setters in their own minds. They learned the importance of hard work, dedication and how to battle the blazing sun.

They all have a different story to tell. But, come Friday nights, they all are united by one common thread.

It’s here on the gridiron where their passion runs deep. And, now, after nine-and-a-half months of offseason development and preparation, seven East County and Sarasota football teams will once again return to the field in hopes of fulfilling promises, testing their limits and returning their teams to glory.

Rivals will clash. County foes will battle for bragging rights. And old school traditions will return.

For the next 10 weeks, these seven teams, spread across four different classifications, will be battle tested. New leaders will emerge. Teams will be strengthened. And new district champions will be crowned.

Once again, in anticipation of the upcoming football season, the Observer has created a Football Preview Guide with all of the information you’ll need to cheer on your favorite hometown teams this fall.

In this year’s guide you’ll get an inside look at each of the teams in our coverage area. We’ve also included schedules, rosters and fun facts to prepare you for the 2013 season.

And, as always, be sure to follow me on Twitter at @Jen_Observer and on Facebook at Jen Blanco (Observer), and visit YourObserver.com for the latest high school football news and highlights.

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Dustin, Dakota, 4, and Terri Warth spend the day together in the pool.

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities offered one last chance for children to experience summer at its Back to School Splash Bash Aug. 24, at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. The event included pool contests, a water slide, a dunk tank, snow cones and watermelon. Attendees also donated children’s books to Meals on Wheels.

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Temple Emanu-El families enjoy picnic in the park Families of all ages spent Saturday evening together in Summerfield Park for a picnic and sunset Havdalah service, which Temple Emanu-El and the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee hosted. Even in the middle of a thunderstorm, the activities were a success.

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Stand-up paddleboard races take on Benderson Park Professional and beginner stand-up paddleboard racers competed Aug. 24 in the Benderson Park Challenge at Nathan Benderson Park.

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business sense by Josh Siegel | Staff Writer

Entrepreneur makes stop in Lakewood Ranch Jesse Biter’s heart is in revitalizing downtown Sarasota, but he admires how Lakewood Ranch does business.

LAKEWOOD RANCH — Speaking to — or more like casually conversing with — business leaders at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance’s Breakfast of Champions Aug. 22, Sarasota entrepreneur Jesse Biter admitted he doesn’t spend much time in Lakewood Ranch.

“I haven’t spent a lot of time here, but I just love downtown,” said Biter, the man with a plan to attract young people to Sarasota. He sold his $16 million auto-sales firm, HomeNet, in 2010 and currently owns DealersUnited. “When you take that elevator down and you go outside, you are in the mix.”

Biter, who also owns a growing portfolio of properties in Downtown Sarasota and plans to build a 10-story apartment complex there, did express admiration for Lakewood Ranch’s vision.

“What you have more of in Lakewood Ranch is young people living and working there,” Biter said. “And, even if they’re working in Sarasota, they might buy a house in the Ranch and commute downtown. Then they pay for landscaping and shop and buy food. It’s a beautiful cycle.”

The crowd of business leaders at the Fête Ballroom at Polo Grill, many of them young, seemed to feed off Biter’s energy and laughed when he poked fun at the slow pace of development in Sarasota.

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“My biggest challenge is that there’s a big group of people who don’t want Sarasota to change,” Biter said. “I want this area to be cool; where it’s a hap- Jane Wyatt, of the Humane Society of Lakewood pening place. But there’s definitely an- Ranch, with Renee Wyatt, of Snyder Law Group, and Iris Starr, of the Jewish Housing Council other force out there.”

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By Adam Hughes | Research Editor

Edgewater Village home sells for $882,500

The following residential realestate transactions took place between Aug. 12 and Aug. 16.

A home in Edgewater Village tops all transactions in this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s real estate. Russell and Shirley Marquardt, of Sarasota, sold their home at 8345 Sailing Loop to Nationstar Mortgage LLC for $882,500. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,154 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $454,000 in 2002.

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Jayne Simpson, trustee, of Romeoville, Ill., sold the home at 7047 Stanhope Place to John and Karen Mathis, of Longboat Key, for $830,000. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,972 square feet of living area.

Lake La Vista

Richard LaRoche Jr., of Murfreesboro, Tenn., sold his home at 159 Crescent Drive to Michael and Kelly Smith, of Holmes Beach, for $680,000. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,567 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $675,000 in 2008.

Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch

Vito Calati, trustee, and Joana Calati, of Bradenton, sold the home at 7238 Lake Forest Glen to Piotr and Jessica Kornacki, of Lakewood Ranch, for $550,000. Built in 2008, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,674 square feet of living area. It previously sold for

This Edgewater Village home, which has has four bedrooms, three-and-ahalf baths, a pool and 3,154 square feet of living area, sold for $882,500. $448,000 in 2009.

Harold and Meryl Robinson, trustees, of Cayahoga Falls, Ohio, sold the home at 7802 Troon Court to Charles and Colleen Longo, of Shaker Heights, Ohio, for $297,000. Built in 1999, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,940 square feet of living area.

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Jerry and Nancy Mathis, trustees, of Brevard, N.C., sold the home at 510 Sand Crane Court to Anthony and Paula Carter, of Bradenton, for $490,000. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,676 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $445,100 in 2002.

Esplanade

Russell Pope, of Nantucket, Mass., sold his home at 5267 Castello Lane to Salvatore Russo and Shelly Nathan-Russo, of Braden-

ton, for $485,000. Built in 2012, it has two bedrooms, two-anda-half baths, a pool and 2,232 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $357,000 in 2012.

Rosedale

William Doherty sold his home at 5232 88th St. E. to Danny and Paula Druen, of Bradenton, for $484,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,354 square feet of living area.

Greenbrook Village

Robert and Candace Keller sold their home at 13429 Purple Finch Circle to Gary Hansell, of Bradenton, for $427,500. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,571 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $351,400 in 2003.

Timothy and Carol Ryan and Jennifer Haythorn, of Sandwich,

Mass., sold their home at 15652 Lemon Fish Drive to John and Cynthia White, of Columbia, Md., for $348,000. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,572 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $480,700 in 2006.

Edward Koplos and Joan Corcoran, trustees, of East Orleans, Mass., sold the home at 15351 Blue Fish Circle to Adam and Margaret Seldis, of Lakewood Ranch, for $293,000. Built in 2005, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,056 square feet of living area.

Pomello Park

Brian and Robin Miller, of Myakka City, sold their home at 8320 241st St. E. to Justin Norwood and Tammy Norwood, trustee, of Myakka City, for $425,000. Built in 1999, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,771 square feet of living area.

Lychee Acres

Ann Russini, of Patagonia, Ariz., sold her home at 5511 40th Ave. E. to Stephen and Evyenia Goodrick, of Burke, Va., for $385,500. Built in 1998, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,887 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $450,000 in 2003.

Edgewater Village

Russell and Frances Foisy, of Hampshire, Mass., sold their home at 6585 Waters Edge Way to Ting-Fang Zheng and Su-Hua Men, of Lakewood Ranch, for $370,000. Built in 1997, it has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half

baths, a pool and 2,461 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $548,900 in 2004.

Grand Oaks at Panther Ridge

Indiana Real Properties LLC sold the home at 22408 76th Ave. E. to Napoleon Tabora, of Bradenton, for $347,500. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,993 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $215,600 in 2012.

Mill Creek

Cloyde and Joy McLennon, of Potomac, Md., sold their home at 13435 Third Ave. N.E. to Argyrios and Linda Roussos, of Bradenton, for $342,500. Built in 1996, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,955 square feet of living area.

Blair and Beverly Getz, of Chesapeake, Va., sold their home at 201 Mill Run E. to Patrick and Lori Folts, of Satellite Beach, for $280,800. Built in 1993, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,180 square feet of living area.

Hampton Terrace at University Place

Fannie Mae sold the home at 7820 Edmonston Circle to Hirschel Levine, of Bradenton, for $335,000. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,772 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $595,000 in 2005.

Country Creek

David and Pamela Kayser, of Bradenton, sold their home at

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7634 Desert Inn Way #A3976939 $389,000 Ruth Robinson

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These are the largest East County building permits issued by Manatee County for the week of Aug. 12 through Aug. 16, in order of dollar amounts.

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Permit

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Amount

7527 Haddington Cove 14720 Newtonmore Lane 7239 Kensington Court 6905 Pleasant Hill Road 7605 Haddington Cove 25511 79th Ave. E. 9224 67th Ave. E. 7141 Whitemarsh Circle 6145 46th Lane E. 7523 Haddington Cove 6405 Glen Abbey Lane 4036 Murfield Drive E. 6607 Hunter Combe Crossing 10415 Riverbank Terrace 5101 88th St. E. 11215 Pine Lilly Place 7105 Victoria Circle 6970 Mystic Lane 7625 Silverwood Court 11239 Rivers Bluff Circle

Pool Pool Door/Window Pool Pool Addition Pool Cage Pool Pool Cage Pool Re-roof Re-roof Door/Window Boatlift Re-roof Re-roof Mechanical Door/Window Door/Window Re-roof

Richard Borghesl Matthew Goetz Penelope Wilson William Kett H.R. Browning Richard Beranek Alicia Liskiewicz Teresa Smarrelli Steven Cooper Robert Richards Mark Puleo James Horvath James Long Edward Milic Hugh Parkes Lynn Janning Marcia Katz James Smith Paul Catalano Marc Jurgovan

$47,622 $39,585 $36,000 $33,325 $31,396 $26,000 $25,395 $23,736 $23,000 $22,628 $18,575 $16,670 $15,451 $14,537 $14,270 $13,900 $13,750 $13,542 $13,344 $13,070

5008 64th W Dr #A3974762 $1,490,000 Adam Cuffaro

Bradenton 941-752-2683 941-812-0791

Source: Manatee County

Benjamin and Amy Harrison, of Alexandria, Va., sold their home at 838 Cedar Harbour Court to IH2 Property Florida LP for $319,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,836 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $221,500 in 2011.

George and Maria Lamarre sold their home at 119 Bridgewater Court to F. Scott and Joanne Wetzell, of Bradenton, for $239,000. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,740 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $232,300 in 2004.

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357 Tampico Dr #M5827291 $69,700 Elsa Roth

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6615 Summer Blossom Ln #M5839623 $2,500 Laurie Rastovski

19416 Ganton Ave #M5838929 $1,950,000 Deborah Angelo O’Mara

2502 11Th W Ave #M5839590 $119,000 Dana Preston

5215 15Th Street E Ct #M5838401 $68,250 Jaymie Carter

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6218 Blackberry Ln #M5839118 $1,650 Kendra Vogel

9620 18Th Avenue Nw Cir #M5837420 $850,000 Debbie Vogler

Bradenton 941-748-6300 941-705-3328

650 Golden Gate Pt # 501 #M5829384 $825,000 Debbie Capobianco

Sarasota 941-748-6300 941-704-2394

2011 21St W St #M5836753 Lynne Callahan

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4529 51St E St #A3980931 Kristen Srur

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8211 Regents Ct #A3978032 $658,000 Nancy Phillips

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3314 7Th Street W Cir #M5839557 $624,900 Kimberly Roehl

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747 Hillcrest Dr #A3966506 $550,000 Melba Jimenez PA

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1001 Beach Rd # A-301 #A3973171 $535,000 Judy Wright

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103 66Th St # 10 #A3978699 $515,000 Kevin Carroll

Holmes Beach 941-748-6300 941-465-8843

13861 Siena Loop #M5839374 $499,900 Deborah Angelo O’Mara

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6406 Shoal Creek Street Cir #A3975337 $498,900 Paul Desantis

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Wayne and Janice Pinsonneault, of Bradenton, sold their home at 11205 Pine Lilly Place to Martin and Boryana Simeonova, of Lakewood Ranch, for $304,000.

Built in 1997, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,345 square feet of living area.

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8867 White Sage Loop # 1503 #M5838227 $119,999 Rebecca Zimmerman

Jean Henderson, of Sarasota, sold her home at 5508 Country Lakes Trail to Phillip O’Nan, of Ocala, for $304,500. Built in 1985, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,374 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $206,000 in 1996.

106 51St Avenue W Dr #M5837639 $79,900 Joe Foster

4415 1St Avenue Nw Dr #M5838407 $65,900 Elizabeth Gardini

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Bradenton 941-748-6300 941-356-0096

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-773-4372

2308 N 50 Street #M5839199 $1,450 Laurie Rastovski

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Concession 941-907-9595 941-730-0777

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118 141st Court N.E. to Argyrios and Linda Roussos, of Bradenton, for $330,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,086 square feet of living area.

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Tuesday, Aug. 20

93

75

96 (1973)

65 (1971)

Wednesday, Aug. 21

94

74

97 (1919)

68 (1927)

Thursday, Aug. 22

92

74

97 (1919)

64 (1949)

Friday, Aug. 23

91

74

96 (1981)

68 (1970)

Saturday, Aug. 24

91

75

95 (1993)

66 (1957)

Sunday, Aug. 25

88

74

96 (1989)

66 (1971)

Monday, Aug. 26

91

78

94 (1950)

69 (1956)

Average Gulf water temperature: 88 RAINFALL

Sunrise / sunset

Tuesday, Aug. 20

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Sunrise

Sunset

Wednesday, Aug. 21

0.53

Thursday, Aug. 22

1.13

Thursday, Aug. 29

7:08a

7:55p

Friday, Aug. 23

1.65

Friday, Aug. 30

7:09a

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Saturday, Aug. 24

0.80

Saturday, Aug. 31

7:09a

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7:11a

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36.90 in. 36.09 in.

Month-to-date: 2013 2012

9.61 in. 7.24 in.

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TABLE SAW: Craftsman, on stand with wheels, $175.00. (941) 360-0890.

TRANSPORT WHEELCHAIR: lightweight, $150.

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Schools/Instruction PIANO LESSONS per half hour in my Lakewood Ranch home. $35. 40 Years experience.

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OFFICE CLEANERS needed evenings. Beautiful facilities in Lakewood Ranch area. Starting rate, $9.

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Condos/Apts. For Rent FOURTH BAYSHORE CONDO 55+. Shorter term: $700/mo. Longer term: $650/mo. + deposit.

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Homes For Rent LUXOR MHP $450/mo-1 bed/bath mobile homes.

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5811 14th St. W. Bradenton.

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