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Neal walks away from Myara project Property owner declines to give developer extension to work out possible clash with Comprehensive Plan. SEE PAGE 2A

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Teacher’s specialty is just a day at the beach.

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Fall back an hour Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Nov. 6, so turn back those clocks before bedtime Saturday night.

Hot dog king For a student who had just won a hot dog eating competition during Lakewood Ranch High School’s Homecoming Day football game, senior Josh Tomlin (above) didn’t seem overjoyed.

“It was disgusting,” said Tomlin, who was the fastest out of eight competitors to down eight hot dogs. “At No. 6, I didn’t know if I could do it, but I did, and I didn’t throw up. I managed to keep it down.”

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Casey Fabianski, a commercial art and business teacher at Braden River High School, stands with his most recent masterpiece, a 12-foot tall sandcastle he sculpted in the center courtyard for homecoming.

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Holiday offers a treat Leftover pumpkins meet differing fates after Halloween.

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Two bison chow down on some leftover pumpkins from Halloween at Hunsader Farms in Bradenton.

Four-year-old Francis Kitcher makes a monster cookie at the Voluntary PreKindergarten Fall Festival at Kids R Kids of Lakewood Ranch on Oct. 28.

Kids R Kids celebrated by getting its three preschool classes together for carnival games, arts and crafts and snacks.

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Neal won’t pursue Myara development SENIOR EDITOR

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with the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast to find an entity to acquire the land and preserve it in perpetuity.

Herbert said the organization could pay for the land, or Keep Our Woods or the foundation might find a donor to step forward.

“We’re hoping it won’t take that much time to come up with funding and work out details with the owner,” Herbert said.

Under that scenario, Keep Our Woods would combine the 32-acre tract with an adjoining 12 acres left by the late Carl Bergstresser. Bergstresser was a cofounder of Keep Our Woods.

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A 32-acre parcel wedged between the River Club and Braden Woods communities will remain undeveloped, at least a little longer.

Developer Pat Neal, of Neal Communities, said Nov. 1 his company won’t pursue its development request for a 31-home project, called Myara.

Neal’s plans for Myara called for eliminating the future extension of Clubhouse Drive through to Linger Lodge Road.

However, it became clear during input before the Manatee County Planning Commission Oct. 13 that county officials believed the road could not be excluded unless the county’s long-term planning document, called the Comprehensive Plan, was first changed.

Neal said not enough time existed in his purchase and sale agreement with local businessman Albert Myara for the property to complete a Comprehensive Plan change and other approvals required.

“We’ve asked Mr. Myara for additional time and he has

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declined,” Neal said. “This is the bargain we’ve made. He’s chosen not to extend it and that is his perfect right. He is the landowner and he will make the decisions that are right for him and that’s OK.” Myara said he wanted to explore other options but wasn’t sure what direction he might go.

Neal’s proposal was set to go before the Manatee County Commission in early December.

County commissioners may or may not have supported the project without the Comprehensive Plan change.

“I’m not one to take that risk,” Neal said.

Changing the Comprehensive Plan amendment generally takes a minimum of 18 months.

Neighbors of the proposed Myara development formed a group called Keep Our Woods to fight the development and lobby for its preservation.

Keep Our Woods co-founder Gary Herbert, whose property backs up to the Myara site, said Neal’s decision will give Keep Our Woods more time before the land can be developed.

“Obviously, we’re pleased with that news,” Herbert said.

“It’s what we were hoping for all along. Now we just have to do the diligence to see if we can get the property preserved.”

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Plans for Clubhouse Drive extension derail 31-home project.

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The 32-acre property is located at the western end of Clubhouse Drive.

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SOUND OFF Along with making important national and state decisions, Manatee County residents face important local choices Nov. 8.

Besides the presidential election, this year’s ballot includes votes on state issues, such as the use of personal solar panels, medical marijuana, and two separate homestead tax exemptions.

Locally, Manatee County voters will determine the future of two proposed half-cent sales taxes, which will set the course for maintaining and replacing county infrastructure.

The first, No. 6 County Referendum, as it appears on the ballot, is a new half cent infrastructure surtax for Manatee County. Revenues from the tax would be used to fund ongoing maintenance and repairs of existing infrastructure, particularly for roads and transportationrelated improvements (71%), equipment for the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office and public safety (15%) and parks and community amenities (15%).

Manatee County has prepared a list of projects that would be funded through the initiative at mymanatee.org.

The second county referendum is to renew an existing half-cent sales tax for the Manatee County School District.

Revenues would be used on renovations, new schools, increased safety, technology, property acquisition and replacement of equipment.

Both county referendums are for a 15year sales tax.

The Observer asked local residents to discuss their vote:

Senior revels in opportunity to pick a woman president.

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t 95 years old, Lakewood Ranch’s Miriam Hosack never thought she would see the day.

But on Oct. 27, Hosack filled out her absentee ballot (she isn’t mobile enough to vote in person), and had an opportunity for the first time in her life to cast a vote for a woman who carried a major party’s nomination into the presidential election.

With her daughters by her side, Hosack did, indeed, vote for Hillary Clinton.

“I never thought a woman would have a chance to run for president,” said Hosack, who was born Dec. 23, 1920, the same year the 19th Amendment, securing a woman’s right to vote, was ratified. “It seems impossible. The way I grew up as a young person, nobody ever looked at women like that. We followed after the men.”

Hosack, now a resident of Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch, wasn’t a political activist, per se, but her life story was one that promoted politics and the advancement of women.

Her education level — she obtained a master’s degree from San Francisco State University — exceeded that of her husband, the late Robert Hosack, a Republican and a World War II veteran who never went to college.

In an era when women seldom worked outside the home, or did so to provide supplemental income for their families, Miriam Hosack returned to college to earn her master’s degree in education while raising three children, University Park’s Karen Curlin, Tallahasee’s Marsha Hosack and their brother, Ron Hosack, who lives in California.

“Mom had a career,” said Curlin. “It showed mom was a strong, independent woman. She was an avid reader and kept up on events.”

Miriam and Robert Hosack made politics a center of dinnertime conversation. At one point, they required their children to read up on current events and be prepared to talk about them at mealtime.

“My dad enjoyed a good debate,” Curlin said. “He would instigate conversations. They would, in good humor, say how they split the ticket and canceled each other’s vote.”

Curlin and Marsha Hosack have shared their mother’s enthusiasm with support of women’s rights over the years.

Both daughters adopted some of their mom’s beliefs. “I feel women have to work extra hard to get the same raises, recognition and promotions,” Curlin said. “It’s still a man’s network.”

The sisters knew they would go to college, even though it wasn’t yet the norm for women.

Marsha Hosack considered herself the “political activist of the family” when she attended college, although her mother was the person who told her about the Equal Rights Amendment, a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution that civil rights could not be denied based on one’s sex and still has not been passed to date.

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“We have a vested interest with children in the school system. We need some accountability, especially financially. I voted to continue (the sales tax) to support our school system.”

– Lorraine Woods, Rye Preserve

“The amendment about the infrastructure sales tax is the most important.

Developers were given breaks that now we’re asking the citizens to pay for.

Make the developers pay the way.”

— Matt Woods, Rye Preserve

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Miriam Hosack, center, holds up her completed ballot. Her daughters, Karen Curlin, of University Park, left, and Marsha Hosack, right, of Tallahassee, are proud of their mother, who turns 96 in December. Both say they learned their enthusiasm for politics from her.

“The half-cent infrastructure sales tax is most important. Our roads are a mess. I think the county needs it. If they don’t have the money now and this will help improve the roads, then it’s a good thing to pass. It’s supposed to improve parks, as well.”

— Lori Basilone, Tidewater Preserve

POLITICAL MILESTONES FOR WOMEN n Jeannette Rankin, a Republican from Montana, becomes the first woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1917.

n Frances Perkins becomes first woman to serve in a presidential cabinet beginning in 1933. She served as Secretary of Labor under President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

n Sandra Day O’Conner becomes the first woman on the Supreme Court in 1981.

“I never thought a woman would have a chance to run for president. It seems impossible. The way I grew up as a young person, nobody ever looked at women like that. We followed after the men.”

– Miriam Hosack

n Geraldine Ferraro is named presidential candidate Walter Mondale’s vice president running mate in 1984.

n Nancy Pelosi, a California Democrat, became the first woman to lead the House of Representatives in 2007.

“Mom was the one who told me what the Equal Rights Amendment was,” Marsha Hosack said.

“She brought me a bracelet that said, ‘ERA.’ I still have the bracelet.”

Miriam Hosack’s memory has begun to fail, but she understands women have advanced and believes they should continue to do so.

Although she can’t get out to vote anymore, participating in the process is a responsibility she relishes.

“We need to keep in touch with what’s going on around us,” Miriam Hosack said.

“I would like to see much more support for education. Our education system has been very crippled by training our children to take tests, rather than experiencing their full potential and taking advantage of other means of learning.”

— Janet Svaral, Fairfield

“The sales tax issue for the roads is very important. There’s congestion all over the place. I support the tax.”

— John Corogin, University Park Country Club

“I think the tax percentage for the schools is important because they are running out of room and there’s so many people coming to the area. I think we are all fortunate enough around here to afford the half-percent.”

— Linda Johnson, Lakewood Ranch

“Our roads need help. Our schools need help.”

— Linda Preslar, Tara Golf and Country Club

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He might be a teacher and a 27-year-old adult, but Casey Fabianski still loves playing in the sand.

The first-year commercial art and business instructor at Braden River High School is pretty good at it, too.

“I like fairytale, fantastical castles with whimsical stairways, magical hallways, balconies and porches,” Fabianski said. “I try to encompass things that bring out the 5-year-old inside of everyone.

If it brings a smile, then I did my job.”

To celebrate Braden River High School’s homecoming last week, Fabianski constructed a 12-foot tall, 6-foot wide sand castle in the school’s courtyard. It has a pirate intricately carved into the front.

Fabianski spent 40 hours building the castle, and that meant hauling in 12 tons of sand with a tractor he borrowed from the agriculture department. After 20 trips to a barn at the school, then back to the courtyard, Fabianski began his work.

The project was funded by the Student Government Association.

“I told them I’d donate the time

to do it, if they’d allow me to do it,” Fabianski said. “It’s just sand and water. No magic.”

Students on campus might disagree.

“It’s pretty detailed,” said Jacob Cochran, a junior at Braden River High School. “He put a lot of work into it, and always talked about it.”

For some, Fabianski even exceeded their expectations. Students were impressed.

“He’s really talented,” said Kathryn Daniel, a freshman at Braden River High School. “It was a lot bigger than I expected it to be. It was really cool.”

Fabianski, originally from the south suburbs of Chicago, took a family vacation in 2011 to Florida, where he saw sand sculpting for the first time.

“We went to Fort Myers Beach and the 2011 American Sandsculpting Championships were taking place,” Fabianski said.

“We watched guys from all over the world compete, sculpting for three days straight.”

It prompted Fabianski, his twin brother, Adam, and his brother Andy, to enter an amateur competition, which they won.

Since then, he has competed alone in various other sand sculpting competitions, and has also taught sandscultping lessons

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5 TIPS TO BUILD THE PERFECT SAND CASTLE:

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The more powdery and consistent the sand is, with less stones and shells, the better the sand castle will hold together.

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Experiment with the right amount of water.

The water forms liquid bridges between the grains of sand. Use about 1% water to sand or as little water as necessary.

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Casey Fabianski, a commercial art teacher at Braden River High School, is a master sand sculptor who loves to construct fantastical structures he knows won’t last at the beach.

in the Florida Panhandle. He also constructs sand castles for wedding proposals, and takes other requests as well.

Living in this area, he said sand sculpting is one of the most popular activities on Siesta Key. “It’s extremely relaxing and fun, but a lot of hard work. But I love bringing smiles to the beach.”

Fabianski works his craft about once a month with Siesta Key being his go-to destination. The

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Fabianski enjoys constructing whimsical stairways that lead up his sand castles. He built this particular sand castle on Siesta Key.

white, powdery sand is the best for creating his masterpieces because it’s consistent, without any shells or rock. He said the fine sand packs tightly.

As one could imagine, the execution of one of these massive sand castles into something intricate takes a lot of time and concentration. The fact that the finished product isn’t permanent doesn’t bother Fabianski.

No matter where he builds

Fabianski has utilized his sandsculpting skills in many creative ways. One of his creations at Maderia Beach posed a specific question. He does much of his work with kitchen utensils.

“I try to encompass things that bring out the 5-year-old inside of everyone. If it brings a smile, then I did my job.”

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his art, he knows it won’t last long because the wind and heat destroy it.

“The moment you take the forms off, it’s cool to see that it is strong,” Fabianski said. “But the coolest part is when it’s gone, and it goes back to the way it started, a beach. Then the next time I go back, I can make it into the newest, greatest piece of artwork.”

Kitchen utensils can make great sand sculpting tools.

Use spatulas, butter knives, spoons, forks, straws and melon ball cutters.

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OUT WITH A BANG Farmers, store owners have smashing ideas for pumpkins.

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Caleb Detwiler would never smash a pumpkin and leave it lying in the street.

Now 26, and a co-owner of Detwiler’s Farm Market, he wouldn’t make such a mess.

No, he takes pumpkins to a friend’s Sarasota farm to smash them, or actually, blow them up.

“That’s the most fun,” said Detwiler from his market at the corner of Lockwood Ridge Road and University Parkway. “Pumpkins blow up nicely, especially the smaller ones.”

He said the market tries not to have any pumpkins leftover following Halloween, but it doesn’t want to run short, either. When it has edible leftover pumpkins, it donates them to local churches. The family also feeds leftover pumpkins to their cows.

But Detwiler does keep a few for his own personal enjoyment.

He gathers some friends and family members and then fills the pumpkins with explosive Tannerite, a combination of ammonium

“Pumpkins blow up really nicely, especially the smaller ones.”

– Caleb Detwiler, co-owner, Detwiler’s Farm Market

nitrate and aluminum powder that is mixed by the user, before shooting the pumpkins from a safe distance.

It creates a festive, orange boom.

Of course, some store owners and farmers have other ideas for the leftover pumpkins.

“We put all of our leftover pumpkins in the cow bins,” said David Hunsader, owner of Hunsader Farms. “The cows love them and they go crazy for them.

The water buffalo and bison love them, too. It’s unbelievable how much pressure they use to crack those things open.”

Publix often faces a similar question each year. What to do with leftover pumpkins? The Lakewood Ranch Publix on State Road 64 had no such problem this year.

“We had six new pallets of pumpkins out yesterday, and we sold out of everything, it was amazing,” said Darrell Jackson, the store manager of the Lakewood Ranch Publix on State Road 64.

Usually when the store has any produce left over, it donates it all to Feeding America, a U.S. hunger relief organization. The spoiled pumpkins go to local farms. It appears that cows, bison and buffalo aren’t the only animals who enjoy a nice pumpkin treat.

“We give our rotten pumpkins to one local farm, and they feed them to their pigs,” Jackson said.

A pumpkin filled with Tannerite, an explosive power, produces an orange boom after being shot.

Andre Hoover and Henry Detwiler prepare the pumpkin by filling it with explosive powders before blowing it up at a ranch in Sarasota.

Photos by Berkley Mason

Hunsader Farms owner David Hunsader said his livestock simply love pumpkins.

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Rotary’s engine drives event Seventy Rotarians donate their time to host Suncoast Food and Wine Festival.

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Lakewood Ranch resident Preston Olinger is putting his military background to good use.

It takes focus, determination and a knack for logistics to pull off what he and a 70-person taskforce will try to accomplish Nov. 12 at the Sarasota Polo Club.

The Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club will present its 15th annual Suncoast Food and Wine Festival.

The event has raised more than $1.3 million for local charities over the past 15 years.

“The thing that makes this work is dedicated Rotarians,” said Olinger, noting there are more than 10 committees formed for the event. “It’s a great event with great food and wine.”

The festival will feature live music by Kettle of Fish, cooking demonstrations and, of course, food and wine samplings. More than 40 restaurants will provide tastings of their signature dishes, appetizers or desserts, and eventgoers also can sample hundreds of international and domestic wines and a variety of craft beer.

Tickets this year include a voucher good for one bottle of wine, which can be redeemed at Cheers to Wine, in Lakewood Ranch, after the event.

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ELECTION 2016 TARA CDD, SEAT 2

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Why are you running for office?

Maintaining and increasing property values should be the single most important task for any community board.

Why are you running for office?

I feel that there is much more that I can contribute.

What experiences do you have that make you the right candidate?

Having served for eight years, I have learned a lot, was elected chairman twice, and have accomplished many things.

What do you see as the biggest challenge the district faces?

We are beginning to see signs of wear and we must identify fixes or alternatives and strive to keep within budget and keep the fees to the residents as low as we possibly can.

What changes to the district’s policies, if any, do you think should be made to improve community aesthetics?

We must first repair and maintain the property we have now to make it as beautiful as we can.

Do you foresee any changes to the amenities offered to Tara Preserve residents via the CDD? When we have more people attending pickle ball, water volleyball, card nights, yoga, dance classes and the like, we will have to look into alternative venues.

What experiences do you have that make you the right candidate?

I was president of the board of directors of a 614-unit condominium complex for seven years.

While it was challenging and often difficult, it was also very rewarding.

What do you see as the biggest challenge the district faces?

As the community ages, the need for a healthy capital reserve fund becomes increasingly important.

What changes to the district’s policies, if any, do you think should be made to improve community aesthetics?

Professionally licensed and insured firms should perform any necessary maintenance, including aesthetics.

Do you foresee any changes to the amenities offered to Tara Preserve residents via the CDD? No. I do believe, however, that the golf course should remain as it is, a full 18-hole course with fees for residents minor.

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Age: 69 Occupation: Retired Hometown: Cliffside Park, N.J. Bio: Eugene Rado and his wife, Linda, retired and moved into Tara Preserve in May 2013 from Cliffside Park, N.J. “We have never been happier,” he said. “Life in Florida has been all we hoped it would be.”

What do you believe should be other top priorities?

Some type of professional board training would be an important step toward helping board members understand their roles in the community and to the CDD as well as understanding the process and procedures necessary to maintain and increase property values in the community.

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Age: 70 Occupation: Retired Hometown: Staten Island, N.Y. Bio: John Schmidt holds a bachelor’s degree from the City University of New York in economics, and was employed for 34 years by AT&T. He moved to the Preserve at Tara in 2002 and has been a CDD supervisor since 2008.

What do you believe should be other top priorities?

Logical approaches to: (1.)

Maintaining facilities; (2.)

Environmental awareness to the Preserve; (3.) Ensure the financial health of the CDD; (4.) Work with the residents to be informative and meet their needs in the boundaries of the Florida state statues that created the CDD.

YOUR ELECTION 2016 TARA CDD, SEAT 4 Darby Connor Larry G. Dick Valentina Hawks Why are you running for office?

I am concerned the district is slipping when it comes to maintaining our property values and controlling costs.

What experiences do you have that make you the right candidate for the job?

I served on the CDD board previously 2006 to 2012. I volunteered as landscape chairman for six years to raise the standards. I was also chairman of the CDD board for four years ending in 2012.

What do you see as the biggest challenge the district faces?

The cost to maintain common areas and storm systems has increased as the community ages.

What changes to the district’s policies, if any, do you think should be made to improve community aesthetics?

We must maintain our CDD common areas, and solicit more input from residents as to changes and or improvements they may wish. Also, we should revise our meeting structure to reduce the length of the meetings and encourage residents to attend.

What do you believe should be other top priorities?

I strongly oppose the Tara Bridge and widening of Tara Boulevard. I will continue to guard against widening in the Preserve as it will impact our wetlands and stormwater control system risking putting us in a flood zone.

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Age: 77 Occupation: Retired Hometown: Bradenton Bio: Darby Connor is a resident of the Preserve since 2004.

He served in the U.S. Navy for six years and retired from Southern New England Telephone as Southern Area Operations Manager after 40 years. He served on the Tara CDD from 2006 to 2012 and has served six years on the Manatee County District 5 Advisory Board.

Why are you running for office?

I believe my background and financial /management experience will benefit the CDD and the community.

What experiences do you have that make you the right candidate for the job?

I am experienced in financial management as a CFO for several insurance companies and also as vice president of insurance operations, responsible for strategic planning and developing business plans.

What do you see as the biggest challenge the district faces?

As our community ages, more repairs and maintenance will be required.

What changes to the district’s policies, if any, do you think should be made to improve community aesthetics?

Professionally licensed and insured firms should perform any necessary changes and maintenance approved by the Tara CDD.

What do you believe should be other top priorities?

Evaluating whether our capital reserve fund is adequate would be my first step.

Addressing any outstanding homeowner issues that may have not been resolved would be the next. Along with the above, seeking input from other directors to understand the scope of the issues at hand.

Why are you running for office?

I have worked with people and for people, having held a number of occupations and gained extensive knowledge and experience in all of them.

ABOUT Occupation: Retired financial executive Hometown: Kansas/ Colorado Bio: Larry Dick and his wife, Dove, moved to Tara Preserve in 2012.

“We have grandchildren here and just love it, especially Tara,” he said.

What experiences do you have that make you the right candidate?

I worked as an architect, as a manager at the department of production engineering, and as an office manager and financial coordinator.

What do you see as the biggest challenge the district faces?

The lack of continuous communication between the office and the residents.

What changes to the district’s policies, if any, do you think should be made to improve community aesthetics?

As far as the ponds, I want to change our approach in solving this problem by doing a thorough analysis. As far as tree maintenance, the CDD needs to know the current state of the situation and pay more attention to proper care of trees.

What do you believe should be other top priorities and why?

One of our primary concerns should be fighting against the Tara Bridge initiative. Building the bridge will disrupt the surrounding wetlands and its wildlife during the construction, and thereafter with oil and gas runoff from the road.

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Time has arrived for Main Street luxury condos

T

he crane, and by this time we could refer to it as the Lakewood Ranch Main Street crane, seems busy these days as November has arrived and Christmas decorations have taken their place on supermarket shelves.

Yes, time flies, which could be a good thing if you've been waiting to move into a luxury condo bordering Lake Uihlein.

The winds of economic change have blown up a positive storm these days, and two very important projects, Waterfront at Main Street and Lakeshore, are becoming a reality.

It is a reality that might have worried some locals who saw the construction as an affront to Lakewood Ranch serenity.

Why, for heavens sake, would we want to cover up the beauty of Lake Uihlein with multistoried structures?

Then you walk down to the shore and discover the impact won't be as drastic as some bridge-jumpers would lead you to believe. In fact, you could make the argument the two projects actually will enhance the scenery.

This area, anyway, was supposed to include such luxury, five-, six- and seven-story condos, when it all was being designed. The structures would have been completed 10 years ago if the economy hadn't suffered an asthma attack. But it did.

Things looked so rosy without the condos, perhaps we wished the entire concept would be forgotten. However, it wasn't.

It always has been part of the master plan.

So in October, Waterfront announced it was opening sales for its second of three buildings that will house 76 total units.

Now that the roof has been

capped on the first six-story building, the second seven-story structure is about to rise. That's why the crane is going full steam forward.

Construction on the first building is supposed to be finished in May and the first tenants will begin carrying their big-screen televisions through the door. Construction on the second building should be completed late in 2017 and everything should be done in 2018.

Lakeshore, meanwhile, has lagged behind as a change in the builder has led to a redesign that delayed the groundbreaking. The Bullard Group, led by Fred Bullard Jr., took over earlier this year from developer Larry Pearce, who has been ill, and signed project architect Jack Bodziak to put things in order for the 44-unit upscale community.

A knee-high nylon fence has surrounded the work site and it shouldn't be long, perhaps before spring, before we will have dueling cranes. They will be separated, in general, by the Fish Hole Miniature Golf Course.

Since Lakeshore is a twobuilding complex, the two projects should finish around the same time.

When completed, we aren't going to see the lake so much from the parking lot. But then, who spends a lot of time in the parking lot?

If you figure an average of two people per condo, with 120 total, that's 240 extra customers, with financial means, who will bring business to our Main Street economy.

Think anyone has noticed these are some very interesting projects?

Lee Trompke, a sales associate with Homes by Towne who is selling Waterfront, was working the other day with a client from

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China.

China. The country.

Kitt Kearney, the vice president of sales and marketing for Homes by Towne, said the project is getting attention from all over the United States and from Europe. They have sold nine condos already and the homes don't even have walls yet. Three of the units sold were penthouses and one of those was sold without the client even looking at the amazing, interactive, 3-D programs you can view online when you want to design your home.

Homes by Towne is funding the building of the project, so it is not required to meet any sales numbers for financing as it works to complete the project.

Now that's faith.

Kearney and Trompke have plenty of reasons to believe.

They say the project is strategically placed. Besides being in an affluent ZIP code on a lake, it is close to all the beach amenities, and a thriving arts center.

The luxury condo also works for those who want to downsize

from their huge, single family homes or simply want everything within a short walk.

“You can literally walk to Publix, and the hospital and doctors are right there,” Trompke said.

Kearney said the social aspect of Main Street is a huge draw as home buyers only need to walk downstairs to find the entertainment district. Oh, and they mentioned no traffic as well.

Waterfront prices start at $370,000 while Lakeshore begins in the low $600,000s.

Prices will cap over $1 million.

If you have a tough time picturing it all, just walk down to the lake. No, it really isn't so bad.

Just block out that crane.

Buyers are scooping up Waterfront at Main Street luxury condos after seeing what their yet-tobuilt home will look like online. The first building in the project should be complete by May.

Jay Heater is the managing editor for the East County Observer.

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What do you see as the biggest challenge the district faces?

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Is the district equipped to handle Lakewood Ranch’s growth? How so?

This is a very important question. The Fire District needs new leadership on the commission to ensure we are forward thinking, not living in the past. We already have great employees, but with our tremendous growth we will become the largest fire department in the county. Having the right leaders will ensure that we do not fail. This is a great responsibility and I am a proven progressive leader who looks at the big picture and the big picture is exactly that, the growth in our area. I am ready, prepared, and have plans to take us into the future, not live in the past.

Age: 53 Occupation: Police chief and college professor Hometown: Atlanta/ Rhode Island Bio: Carlino is the police chief at the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority and an adjunct college professor at the State College of Florida.

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EAST MANATEE FIRE DISTRICT, 4

Bob Conley

Derek Foss

ABOUT

Why are you running for office?

I’ve dedicated my life to public service, both as a professional firefighter and battalion chief and as your East Manatee Fire commissioner. East Manatee is my home and I am committed to using my knowledge and experience to help our district evolve to meet the ever-changing demands and expectations of our growing population. During my tenure, the district has met these demands by improving service levels, increasing manning and modernizing our infrastructure. This has all been accomplished without raising tax rates for 10 years. I am running for office to ensure that the district continues to meet these high standards.

What do you see as the biggest challenge the district faces?

The biggest challenge to the district will be meeting future needs as we continue to transition from a predominantly rural community to a more heavily populated suburbia. As one of five fire commissioners, I have worked with district administration and personnel to develop relationships with Manatee County, other local and state agencies as well as fostering private and corporate partnerships. With this collaborative approach, we have leveraged

these mutually advantageous relationships to the benefit of both constituencies and reduced the fiscal impacts of necessary expansion.

Is the district equipped to handle Lakewood Ranch’s growth? How so?

The current board is effective, responsible and involved.

We have shown that we have the knowledge and experience to manage growth and meet the needs of the community in a fiscally responsible manner, accommodating drastic population growth over the past decade. Our financial management of the district has been exceptional, with high marks on our annual audits for the last eight years. We are very proud to be able to say we are debt free and the district has not raised its rates in 10 years. I believe our track record speaks for itself.

Age: 70 Occupation: Retired Fire Department Battalion Chief Hometown: Detroit, Mich.

Bio: Bob Conley has been a resident of Manatee County for the past 29 years. He is married with two sons. His background includes more than 44 years in the fire service. He has worked as a professional firefighter in both the city of Detroit and in Sarasota County, attaining the rank of battalion chief prior to his retirement.

Why are you running for office?

I would like to ensure that our local fire department maintains its high standard of care, as well as keeps pace with the rapid growth in our area of Manatee County.

What do you see as the biggest challenge the district faces and how do you plan address it?

The biggest challenge I see is our growing area. The fire districts call volume is going to grow drastically, and we need to ensure we hire the right people and provide the proper equipment without any tax increases.

My plans to address this issue is to make fiscally appropriate decisions regarding the budget but also provide the fire chief the leeway and tools to keep up with the growth.

The district has purchased lands for additional stations out East. How quickly to you foresee new stations being built?

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data, examples of call load, call types and staffing all need to be referenced for an accurate answer. But, to answer based on an educated guess, I would say in the next four to six years.

Is the district equipped to handle Lakewood Ranch’s growth? How so?

Yes, as of now the district is financially secure and has the right equipment. But in the near future, I see the need for another ladder truck, more staffing, and possibly paramedic-staffed engines as well as a possible Technical Rescue Team.

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YOUR ELECTION 2016 CDD 6, SEAT 4 Jane Bruyer Why are you running for office?

I love my neighbors and my community. I am the only board member to have served four years on the board.

What experiences do you have that make you believe you are the right candidate?

My four years serving on the board has educated me on district history, policy and regulations.

What do you see as the biggest challenge the district faces?

Our gatehouse is positioned so near to Lakewood Ranch Boulevard that traffic stacking has been a problem and potential danger.

Public access through the Balmoral Woods Boulevard gate is an issue that creeps up year after year, despite legal findings that indicate the public must maintain access. How do you feel about this issue/why?

What would you change?

is extreme drought or emergency. The well water used is ground water but is not potable water. We rely on the extremely knowledgeable operations staff at Town Hall to advise us if there is any adverse effect on plant health.

We had years of contestation over this issue. I think the legal findings are conclusive that the public can have access. I was convinced from the beginning that a gate agreement with CDDs 2 and 5 to share gate expenses and policy was the most reasonable course of action. This agreement adds thousands of dollars a year our district budget.

The district has chosen to use a well for irrigation water rather than tapping into reclaimed water. Do you think this is a good long-term policy?

The district is saving money by not accessing water from Braden River Utilities unless there

Speeding along Balmoral Woods has been a concern.

What do you propose the district does to address this problem?

Several years ago, the board agreed to reduce the speed on Balmoral from 30 to 25 miles per hour. In addition, I supported and pushed for the addition of reflective roadway pavement markers. The board has hired the Manatee Sheriff’s Office to patrol at various hours for speeding.

In addition, radar signs have been in place for several months to alert residents if they are exceeding the speed limit. The board receives monthly usage and violation reports and the results point to better compliance to speed limits. I will ensure that we remain vigilant. Safety of our residents is a top priority.

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Age: 65 Occupation: Retired Hometown: Sarcoxie, Mo. Bio: Jane Bruyer has served as a CDD 6 board member since 2012.

She served on the Inter-District Authority Board from 2013 to 2014 and now is an alternate board member.

She has been a Wexford neighborhood committee members since 2009.

Bob Crain Why are you running for office?

I’m running for the CDD 6 Seat 4 position to contribute to our community’s financial stability, community safety and longterm planning.

What experiences do you have that make you believe you are the right candidate?

Responsibility for three global businesses with sales exceeding $500 million in annual sales, having successfully led organizations with more than 1,100 employees and a passion for helping others succeed are all skills I possess.

What do you see as the biggest challenge the district faces?

The two biggest financial projects we are working with Manatee County are to turn over the water and sewer infrastructure and maintaining our roadway infrastructure.

Public access through the Balmoral Woods Boulevard gate is an issue that creeps up year after year, despite legal findings that indicate the public must maintain access. How do you feel about this issue/why?

What would you change?

Based on how our roads were funded through the bonding process, access must remain open to residents and non-residents alike. Short of paying off the bonds in full, which would be a huge short-term financial burden, we need to live with the situation as best we can right now. It’s unfortunate many residents were either led to believe or assumed that this was a closed, gated community. Either way, it isn’t.

The district has chosen to use a well for irrigation water rather than tapping into reclaimed water. Do you think this is a good long-term policy?

All things being equal, less expensive is better than more expensive. Our irrigation water comes from our ponds and well water is only used to supplement the supply should the ponds go below sufficient levels. Some reports claim that reclaimed water has beneficial nutrients to plants. I believe the same would be true of the water in our ponds, and well water as well. I think it’s a good long-term policy if its both the most cost effective and most beneficial to our overall environment.

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Speeding along Balmoral Woods has been a concern.

What do you propose the district does to address this problem?

Continuing to have Sheriff patrols in our community and issuing speeding tickets will help sometimes. The two speed monitoring signs will help sometimes. But in the end, residents have to take personal responsibility for the speed laws and vendors need to be managed to obey them as well.

Age: 64 Occupation: Recently retired as vice president of Strategic Markets at Steelcase Inc. Hometown: Farmington, Mich.

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Sixteen-year-old Zoie Wedekind aspires to be a veterinarian.

For now, she works at a veterinary office and is enrolled in veterinary assistant classes as a student at Braden River High School.

Wedekind will become one of hundreds of volunteers rallying to provide support for the community’s medically needy population through Remote Area Medical’s clinic at Manatee Technical College, 6305 State Road 70 E., Bradenton.

Based in Tennessee, Remote Area Medical provides free medical care to the underserved, isolated or impoverished communities across the country through medical clinics. Most include general medical, dental, vision, preventive care and education.

This year’s event includes veterinary care for the first time.

That’s where Wedekind and fellow Braden River High students will step in for support. They will volunteer at a RAM veterinary clinic that will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 11, at Braden River High School, 6545 State Road 70 E., Bradenton.

The RAM clinic for human patients runs Nov. 11-13.

“It’s really cool,” Wedekind said of the RAM event and the opportunity to participate in it. “I’ll get to learn new things.”

MTC’s director of events and marketing, Nancy Lawrence, said animal care was added to the event to further meet community needs.

“A lot of these people who require health care for themselves and their families also have pets,” she said.

RAM’s first event in Florida, hosted last year at Manatee Technical College, served 1,618 patients with 3,259 dental, optical and medical procedures. The value of free services provided was just less than $1 million.

Lawrence called the experience life changing.

“To see the number of people coming in, to see the care they received and how grateful they were for it, you couldn’t walk away from it without saying, ‘Let’s do this again.’”

Local RAM organizers expanded the medical clinic to three days.

“There’s no question we’ll get the patients,” Lawrence said.

“The challenge is always getting the medical professionals, specifically dentists and vision care professionals.”

The number of medical providers participating in the clinic will determine how many patients can receive care.

“We turned away people last year, but we are hoping we don’t have to do that again,” Johnson said.

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HOW IT WORKS Braden River High School Starting at 3 a.m. Nov. 11, Remote Area Medical volunteers veterinary will begin handing out tickets for service on a first-come, assistant first-serve basis to health care recipients waiting at Manatee students Casey Technical College, 6305 State Road 70 E. Then, starting at 6 Simpkins and a.m., patients will line up for service, selecting one of three Zoie Wedemedical options — dental, optometry or general medicine — kind prepare for services. Medical providers will see patients until 4 p.m. a dewormer Nov. 11 and Nov. 12 and until noon Nov. 13. for a cow in The ticket distribution and 6 a.m. start time for services Braden River's will start anew each day, so participants can receive multiple agriculture health care services across the three-day event. program. The The veterinary clinic Nov. 11 will offer micro-chipping, wellgirls are excited ness checks, vaccines and other basic animal care services at to participate in Braden River High School. Gates open at 10 a.m. and profesand learn from sionals will see dogs and cats from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. professionals at the RAM clinic.

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The Lakewood Ranch boys cross country team won the Class 4A Region 2 title on Oct. 28 at Holloway Park in Lakeland. The team finished with a score of 85.

“It’s not an excuse. He’s going to have it his whole life. You learn to deal with it and then you go on.” ­­

— Tyler Almeida on his hockey-playing son’s attention-deficit disorder. SEE PAGE 18A

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Lakewood Ranch senior running back Mason Fischer rushed for 228 yards and three touchdowns in the Mustang football team’s first win of the season, a 42-7 trouncing of North Port on Oct. 28.

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Nancy Bryde and Linda Curry both shot a 31 and tied for first place at the Rosedale Niners’ Ringer Tournament on Oct. 27.

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Lakewood Ranch boys golfer Drew Angelo finished sixth overall at the Class 3A state tournament on Oct. 26. Angelo shot a 74 on consecutive days during the tournament, finishing with a 148.

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Braden River freshman tight end Travis Tobey led the Pirates with five catches for 88 yards on Oct. 28 against Sarasota in the team’s 42-7 victory.

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The University of Tennessee’s Ashley Bongart, a Lakewood Ranch native, said last year’s Lakewood Ranch Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic was one of the most memorable tournaments of her career.

RYAN KOHN SPORTS REPORTER

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t’s been seven years since Chris Marquez and Tad Berkowitz were chatting over dinner about the game they both love.

Marquez, the head tennis professional at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, and Berkowitz, then the University of Arizona men’s tennis coach, are longtime friends. They talked about whether Lakewood Ranch could be successful hosting a college clay-court event.

They both thought the Gulf Coast of Florida was missing a marquee college event. Having both played professional tennis, they also had a lot of connections.

Marquez began calling connections who coached college teams and persuaded them to take part in the tournament, including Berkowitz’s Arizona team.

He also called the Intercollegiate Tennis Association to make sure the tournament was sanctioned, which meant the results would affect teams’ and players’ rankings.

Eventually, the idea blossomed and the tourney now enters its seventh year. It features some of the best college tennis programs

IF YOU GO The 2016 Lakewood Ranch Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic When: Friday, Nov. 4 Sunday, Nov. 6. Play will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday and Saturday with men’s and women’s doubles.

Sunday will begin with the women’s singles finals at 10 a.m. The men’s singles finals and the men’s and women’s doubles finals will follow.

Where: Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center (8488 Legacy Blvd.)

Cost: Admission is free.

Participants: Men’s teams — Louisville, North Florida, Princeton, Duke, Navy, Florida Gulf Coast, Central Florida, Florida, South Florida, George Washington, Miami Women’s teams — Florida Gulf Coast, Florida, Clemson, San Diego State, South Florida, Notre Dame, Princeton, Texas Christian, North Carolina State, Virginia Tech, Ohio State

in the nation.

The 2016 Lakewood Ranch Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic, presented by First Watch Cafe, will be held Friday, Nov. 4 through Sunday, Nov. 6.

The tournament will feature men’s and women’s singles and doubles matches. Play gets underway at 9 a.m. on Friday with doubles matches.

The Classic is unique for a few reasons, one being that the event raises money for pediatric cancer research through The V Foundation.

Legendary sportscaster Dick Vitale, who plays tennis nearly every morning at the club when he isn’t working, approached Marquez after the tournament’s first year and pitched the idea of fundraising for the foundation through the tournament.

Now, he and volunteer Larry Wade work tirelessly each year to raise money.

Last year, the pair’s efforts raised more than $55,000 for the foundation. Marquez said the tournament is on pace to beat that amount this year.

The tournament is also unique because of the challenge it presents its participants.

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Ashley Bongart is a sophomore tennis player at the University of Tennessee who grew up in Lakewood Ranch and competed in the tournament for the first time last year. Bongart estimates 90% of matches played in collegiate tennis are on hard courts.

Having success on clay courts takes experience, Bongart said.

Her Tennessee squad spent the week before the tournament practicing on clay, trying to get a feel for the surface.

“Hard courts are much faster,” Bongart said. “The ball slows down on clay, so your movement is a big factor.”

The sedated pace of play can be an advantage for players who aren’t necessarily the most aggressive or have the biggest serve.

It’s difficult to blow players off the court with power. Instead, the sets take longer, and the upper hand goes to the player with endurance and the ability to grind out points by any means necessary.

The more height and spin a player can get on the ball, the better off they will be.

Bongart said clay courts are a bit slippery, so players can slide into their shots. Hard courts require players to be set before hitting. She prefers hard courts, but is used to the courts at Lakewood Ranch, having played on them throughout her life.

Marquez, a fan of clay courts, said he hopes the tournament pioneers a more prominent use of the courts in collegiate tennis, for it challenges players to adapt to different play styles and develop a more well-rounded game.

The tournament is serious business on the court, but off it, participants are invited to have as much fun as possible.

Players stay with host families, chosen from members of the country club, who make sure they feel as comfortable as possible before and during their visit. This also ensures that each player has a mini-cheering section during the tournament.

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Hockey Peewee swats adversity like a fly

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e dreams, like all young hockey players, of one day hoisting the Stanley Cup high above his head.

To reach that goal, 11-year-old Nicholas Almeida will have to overcome a few things others will not.

Almeida plays goalie for the Gulf Coast Flames, a travel ice hockey club that takes players from both Manatee and Sarasota counties, at the Peewee AA level.

The team plays its games at the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex.

Up until this season when someone else picked it, Almeida wore jersey number 30 in tribute to his favorite hockey player, goalie Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers.

He sometimes practices with the Bantam-level team, full of kids two or three years older than Almeida. His father, Tyler Almeida, said his son would rather cut off his own arm than stop playing hockey. When he’s on his game, he’s a king in net, just like his hero.

Unfortunately, it’s hard for Almeida to be on his game all the time.

Almeida has severe attentiondeficit hyperactivity disorder and dyslexia. He attends Sea of Strengths Academy on International Place in Lakewood Ranch, a school for students with learning disabilities and speechlanguage disorders. The ADHD, especially, makes it difficult for

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Nicholas Almeida, 11, is the goalie of the Gulf Coast Flames Peewee AA team. He attends Sea of Strengths Academy in Lakewood Ranch.

Almeida to concentrate while playing sports.

Sea of Strengths Academy has been supportive of Almeida’s hockey efforts. He has to play out-of-state tournaments on weekdays, but the school understands. It has even gone as far as stopping classroom activity so the other students can watch Almeida’s games online.

Though he often finds it difficult to concentrate while on the ice, he’s getting better. His trick?

Pretend the puck is a fly.

Almeida’s ADHD used to be so bad that if a fly flew into a classroom while he was taking a test, he wouldn’t be able to concentrate on anything but the fly.

Once, his teacher had to cancel a test outright because Almeida couldn’t stop asking questions about the fly.

Thankfully, Almeida is great at turning negatives into positives.

He’s learned to manage his disorder. He channels the memory of that fly when in net, and pictures it instead as the puck. It helps him focus.

Tyler Almeida also has ADHD. He will not let his son use the disorder as a crutch.

“It’s not an excuse,” Tyler Almeida said. “He’s going to have it his whole life. You learn to deal with it and then you go on.”

Nicholas Almeida has gone on. When he first started playing goalie at about 6 years old, he was understandably afraid

of getting hit in the mask with a puck. He would duck down to avoid shots instead of stopping them. To combat this fear, he’s been working with local goalie coach George Lamarre. Almeida credits him with everything he’s learned as a goalie. He has cured his fear of getting hit in the mask by a shot and also has built up his strength.

Almeida has played other sports like baseball in the past, but he’s found a home in hockey.

He compares stepping out onto the ice to stepping out onto a cloud. When Almeida moves, he doesn’t skate, he floats. The ice is his happy place, and he never wants to leave.

“I’ve come so far in hockey,” Almeida said. “I really wouldn’t do anything else.”

Almeida’s story is another great tale of perseverance. He refuses to be held down by the weights the universe has thrust upon him.

His fight is inspiring. I hope he someday raises the Cup, and although that’s a tall task, I wouldn’t put it past him.

Nothing gets past him when he’s focused.

Ryan Kohn is a sports writer for the East County Observer. Contact him at rkohn@ yourobserver.com.

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Lakewood Ranch forward Travis Freeman (24) and the rest of the Mustangs look to win their opening match against North Port at 7 p.m. on Nov. 8.

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The Out-of-Door Academy football team can end its season on a high note with a win over Santa Fe Catholic. This will be the last time seniors like wide receiver Joey Runge and running back Jason Fineberg put on a Thunder uniform, so their motivation will be high. The game starts at 7 p.m.

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Braden River football ends its regular season on the road against Gibbs. This is a great chance for the Pirates to work out any hiccups in their game before the playoffs start. The Gladiators are having a tough season, but senior wide receiver Quandale Inmon could prove difficult for the Braden River secondary to cover. The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m.

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The Lakewood Ranch boys soccer team opens its season at home against North Port.

The Mustangs won the Class 5A District 8 title last season. Key returning players include senior forward John Rivera and sophomore forward Travis Freeman.

The match starts at 7 p.m.

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YOUR NEIGHBORS Party fit for a king, and queen Braden River, Lakewood Ranch celebrate homecoming with football victories and other activities

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“We’re seniors,” Thimons said. “We love our school. Braden River is the best.”

Braden River’s student body celebrated its homecoming game Oct. 28, and along with the game came a weekend-long celebration that included a “Haunted Homecoming” event, a bonfire and other festivities.

Similarly, Lakewood Ranch High’s homecoming game against North Port High Oct. 28 ended in a 42-7 victory for Lakewood Ranch, and wrapped up a week filled with activities, including a pregame hot dog eating contest.

Both schools also hosted homecoming dances Oct. 29.

Lakewood Ranch seniors Hayden Price and Shelby Haskins were named homecoming king and queen. They were excited to win again after winning prince and princess their sophomore year.

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Hillary Nunez Santos, a Braden River junior, gets the spirit flowing.

Braden River senior Abigail Sutton’s Pirate Pride earns her the “Most Spirited” award Oct. 28.

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Braden River seniors Connor Nugent and Sarah Crawford stand before their peers after being named homecoming king and queen.

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Left: Seniors Mackenzie Meyer, Tori Boudreau, Josh Tomlin, Katie Holohan and Molly Mendoza hold up a Mustang to show their spirit at Lakewood Ranch’s homecoming football game.

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s 4-year-old Mallory Boudreaux grasped her first-place trophy after winning her age division of the Boo Run Oct. 29 on Lakewood Main Street, it was pointed out her victory was only natural.

Her name, after all, was BOU-dreaux.

Before the main race kicked off on Health Park Way, children’s fun races were held on Lakewood Main Street. In all the races, many of the participates were dressed with the hope of winning the costume contest. Although several runners wore Dr. Seuss costumes, no boohooing could be heard.

The race does have its serious side: It raises funds for research and awareness in the fight against Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

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East County’s Mallory Boudreaux won the 3-4 age division run.

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Sarasota’s Chiappone family pose as superheroes.

Pictured are Pam, Isabella, Aiden and Tom. McNeal Elementary’s Olivia Letourneau, 10, wanted to dress as popcorn and got a little help from her dad, Justin.

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Sophie Duell, 7, of River Club, is the character Dynamite from the children’s program, “Lalaloopsy.”

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With the help of her father, Justin Letourneau, Olivia came to the annual Boo Fest celebration Oct. 28 at Lakewood Ranch Main Street dressed as a box of buttered popcorn.

“I made it with cardboard, duct tape and foam spray,” Justin Letourneau said.

It was just one of thousands of costumes showcased at the annual event, which is sponsored by Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. The event featured trick-or-treating, music, dance performances, a costume parade and inflatables.

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Riley Whitt, 3, picked out her costume inspired by the movie “Zootopia.” She and her parents, Megan and Danny Whitt, live in Heritage Harbour.

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Twenty-five years ago when she lived in New Jersey, Lakewood Ranch resident Carol Krah was unaware she had any artistic capabilities.

However, on a whim, she signed up for a woodworking class.

“When I get into things, I go full blast,” Krah said.

Unfortunately, the class was discontinued, which left Krah searching for a new endeavor.

Her two children, Nathan (now 31) and Rachel (27), were young at the time, and she was seeking a night out for adult conversation.

She found a stained glass class, and the fun was just beginning.

Krah’s hobby became much more, and now she is president of The Creative Art Association of Lakewood Ranch. As Nov. 12 approaches, she has switched to “production mode” in getting pieces ready for the 15th annual Art Show and Sale at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall. She will be joined by 14 other local artists who will sell their specialty art from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Krah, 63, began selling at the art show 15 years ago. Her signature item is a stained glass hanging planter, which also is her favorite thing to create.

“Making that first hanging planter is what got me hooked,” Krah said. “They’re three dimensional and the process is very

IF YOU GO The 15th Annual Creative Arts Association Art Show and Sale Where: Lakewood Ranch Town Hall When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 12 Who’s represented: n Mary Allmann — fiber, original design handbags n Barby Comins — wire work n Janet Gabriel Jarzyna — hand-crafted necklaces and earrings n Barb Kaplan — functional ceramics n Susan Kerr — clay/raku n Wilma Kroese — pottery n Mary Litle — beaded jewelry n Jim O’Donnell — wood turned art n Susan Perry and Elaine Vaughn — jewelry n Gail Shaivitz — mixed media n Drew Stuart — clay and wood n Jerry Wolfe — steel/metal n Sharon Tell Wood — jewelry, photography, art prints and notecard n Margaret Zimmerman — fabric (scarves)

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together and creating something unique.”

Before sketching the pattern for a new piece of stained glass art, she buys plants and takes apart the leaves and flowers to study the patterns. She then “translates” those patterns to her glass.

Potential buyers can see those patterns at the art show. Krah will be selling a few of her hanging planters along with jewelry and Christmas ornaments. Because of the season, Krah concentrates on making ornaments more than anything else. She does the work in a studio at home.

She doesn’t mind being busy this time of year.

“It’s so much fun,” Krah said.

“It’s fun to meet people, to actually sell what I’ve created, and to have people really like what I’ve made.”

Krah’s art also is on display in the Artist’s Market at the ArtCenter Manatee and in Florida Craft

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Krah admires one of her finished Christmas tree ornaments, which will be for sale at the upcoming craft show.

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Her husband, Ken Krah, has been able to watch her skills progress throughout the years.

“Her planters are in the front window at Florida CraftArt,” Ken Krah said. “If you get the front window, then they must love your work. My wife is incredibly creative and each piece is unique.

Her work has evolved since she first started. Each piece gets more in depth.”

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MUSIC ON MAIN Runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Robin and the Retros will headline this monthly concert series with its sounds of the 1960s, 1970s and Motown. Guests can enjoy a family zone, vendor booths, live music and food and drink for purchase. The evening’s proceeds benefit Family Promise of Sarasota. For information, visit lakewoodranch.com.

YMCA OBSTACLE RUN Starts at 6 p.m. at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA, 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton. The Lakewood Ranch and Parrish YMCA branches are teaming up for this obstacle run for children along with a fall festival. Cost is $15 per participant and $10 for any additional family members. Cost includes the run, an event T-shirt and full access to the fall festival. Register at manateeymca.org or call 798-9622 for information.

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CLAY COURT CLASSIC Begins at 8 a.m. at The Athletic Center at Lakewood Ranch, 8256 Legacy Blvd. First Watch presents the 2016 Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic. Watch top men’s and women’s college tennis players competing in one of the only college clay court tournaments in the nation. Proceeds benefit The V Foundation for Cancer Research. For information, visit dickvitaleonline.com.

SATURDAY, NOV. 5

COLOR RUN Begins at 10 a.m. at Premier Sports Campus, 5895 Post Blvd., Bradenton. Run through splashes of paint in this fun 5K fundraiser for cancer and Alzheimer’s research and support. Registration starts at 8 a.m. with on-site, check-in ending at 9:30 a.m. A 5K ColorFest Party will follow at 11 a.m. To register, visit 5kcolorfest.com.

SIDEWALK ASTRONOMY Runs from sunset (6:43 p.m.) to 10 p.m. at the Celery Fields, 6893 Palmer Blvd., Sarasota.

The Local Group of Deep Sky Observers invites the public to view the galaxy from their highquality telescopes. Highlights of the evening include incredible views of Saturn’s rings in the early evening, the first quarter moon and an opportunity to view the planets Mars, Uranus and Neptune. A variety of other celestial objects will be viewed through the telescopes as they become visible. This will be the final opportunity to view Saturn during a Sidewalk Astronomy event until fall 2017. The group will set up in the parking lot at the southeast corner of the Celery Fields Park.

The event is free. For information, visit lgdso. com.

SUNDAY, NOV. 6

PANCAKE BREAKFAST Runs from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Living Lord Lutheran Church, 11107 Palmbrush Trail, Lakewood Ranch. The Living Lord Lutheran Youth Group will host

BEST BET MONDAY, NOV. 7

PUTTS FORE MUTTS Begins with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. at The Ritz Carlton Golf Club, 15150 70th Terrace E, Bradenton. Registration starts at 11:30 a.m. and dinner is at 5 p.m. This event benefits the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch. It includes golf, prizes, a raffle, auction, dinner and live music. A related tennis tournament at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club starts at 2 p.m. (registration starts at 1:30 p.m.) with dinner at 5 p.m., also at The Ritz Carlton Golf Club. For information or to register, visit hslwr.org/putts-fore-mutts-golf-tournament-2016.

the event, which includes a breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage. The breakfast is free, but donations will be accepted. Proceeds will be used for the group’s summer field trip. For information, call 753-9365.

FOOD TRUCK RODEO Runs from noon to 3 p.m. at the Lakewood Ranch Baptist Church, 5600 Deer Drive, Lakewood Ranch.

This free event features a variety of food and dessert trucks, pony rides, bounce houses, games, face-painting, balloons and live entertainment.

For information, go to lwrbaptist.com.

FRIDAY, NOV. 11

CARD AND GAME PARTY Starts at 11:30 a.m. at the Palm Aire Country Club. Join the Palm Aire Women’s Club for this annual card and game party.

Play with your own group, join another or just socialize. Registration starts at 11 a.m. Tickets cost $28. Specify your game.

For information, email meggaro2000@yahoo.com.

PUTTING FOR PETS Starts at 1 p.m. with a shotgun start at University Park Country Club, 7671 The Park Blvd., University Park. The Manatee County Humane Society will benefit from this second annual fundraiser. The tournament is a scramble format. Cost is $125 per person or $500 per foursome and includes a box lunch, greens fee, cart, contest and prize opportunities, two drink tickets and an awards banquet

with a cash bar after the tournament. Advanced registration is required at humanemanatee. org/putting-for-pets-golf-tournament.

SATURDAY, NOV. 12

GAME DAY 5K Starts at 8 a.m. at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, 7051 Wireless Court, Sarasota. The Manasota Track Club and SarasotaManatee Ohio State Alumni Club present this run, limited to 500 runners. Cost to enter is $25. There will be awards for several categories, including “overall,” “best costume” “veteran master” and more. For race or registration information, email Tom Flanagan at tomflan1@verizon.net or Jen Drennon at GameDayFivek@ gmail.com.

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SUNCOAST FOOD AND WINE FEST Runs from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Lane, Sarasota. Come out for an afternoon of live music by Kettle of Fish, a silent auction, cooking demonstrations, samplings of more than 100 wines and a variety of craft beers and food from more than 30 restaurants. Tickets cost $80 and include a voucher for a bottle of wine. Tickets must be purchased in advance of the event.

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch presents this event, which raises money for local charities and Rotary projects through a grant process. For information or tickets, visit suncoastfoodandwinefest.com.

TRAIL RIDE Starts at 9 a.m. at Blackbeard Ranch, 15800 Cocker Gully Road, Myakka City. Saddle up for this trail ride fundraiser supporting Prospect Riding Center, a Myakka-based nonprofit that provides therapeutic horseback riding to local adults and children with mental, physical and emotional disabilities. Registration starts at 8 a.m. First ride out is at 9 a.m.

Cost is $40 to participate. For information, call 650-0429.

A SHORT DRIVE SATURDAY, NOV. 5 – SUNDAY, NOV. 6

ART FESTIVAL Runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day on West Venice Avenue, in downtown Venice. The 29th annual downtown Venice Art Festival will transform historic downtown Venice into an outdoor art gallery with an extensive display of original fine artworks designed and created by more than 150 artists from 30 states.

The event is free. For information, visit artfestival.com.

STARSTRUCK GALA Begins at 6 p.m. with a welcome reception at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. The 2016 Snooty’s Gala, Starstruck, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Bishop Planetarium. Dinner will be held at 7:30 p.m. At 9 p.m., dance to the sounds of Serenade of Soul in the Spanish Plaza. Proceeds benefit the South Florida Museum. Tickets cost $200. For more information, contact Laurie Voight at 746-4131, Ext. 117 or lvoight@ southfloridamuseum,org.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9

CHAMBER EXPO Runs from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto. Join the Manatee Chamber of Commerce and The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce for this after-hours networking event.

Attendees will enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres provided by chamber-member restaurants and caterers, live entertainment, a cash bar and door prizes. The expo attracts more than 1,000 attendees and has more than 150 exhibitors. Cost is $5 at the door.

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home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch topped all transactions in this week’s real estate. Stephen Foster and Marilyn Foster, trustees, sold the home at 7032 Lacantera Circle to Gary Miller and Susan Wetzel Miller, of Lakewood Ranch, for $1.45 million. Built in 2009, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,620 square feet of living area.

Ryan Beck, of Sarasota, sold his home at 6924 Cumberland Terrace to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, trustee, for $911,000. Built in 1998, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,700 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $600,000 in 2007.

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Taylor Morrison of Florida Inc. sold the home at 5013 Benito Court to Michael and Diane Vranich, of St. Louis, for $836,100. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, three-anda-half baths, a pool and 2,852 square feet of living area.

WATERLEFE GOLF AND RIVER CLUB

Donald and Margaret Forster sold their home at 10103 Discovery Terrace to Barbara Penney House Trust for $715,000.

Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,889 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $941,700 in 2004.

COUNTRY CLUB VILLAGE

Frederick and Carol Wicks, trustees, of Lakewood Ranch, sold the home at 7018 Kingsmill Court to James and Brenda Binder, of Lakewood Ranch, for $655,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,678

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square feet of living area. It sold for $627,900 in 2013.

previously sold for $450,000 in 2015.

Richard and Gretchen Dupee, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 8230 Championship Court to William and Donna Barrineau, of Lakewood Ranch, for $635,000. Built in 2001, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,521 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $810,000 in 2005.

CYPRESS CREEK ESTATES

Raymond and Wendy Last, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 6801 Turnberry Isle Court to Anthony Lee and Patti Lynn Stracher, of Stamford, Conn., for $567,800. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,481 square feet of living area. It sold for $355,100 in 2010.

Jere and Patricia Marciniak sold their home at 7424 Wexford Court to Monaca and Eric Onstad, of Bradenton, fro $311,000. Built in 2008, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,718 square feet of living area.

RIVER CLUB SOUTH

Sheri Barker, of Sarasota, sold her home at 9505 Old Hyde Park Place to Michael and Shara Canaday, of Bradenton, for $625,000. Built in 2000, it has five bedrooms, three-anda-half baths, a pool and 3,641 square feet of living area. It

5107 Riverview Boulevard A4166072 $940,000 Cheryl Roberts

Bradenton 941-748-6300 941-266-1450

6831 Dominion Lane A4157225 $799,000 Tina Ciaccio

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-685-8420

1906 68th Terrace E A4153913 $689,000 Dana Preston

Ellenton 941-748-6300 941-705-5510

7354 Eaton Court A4162071 $639,000 Beth Ann Boyer & Nancy Phillips

University Park 941-907-9595 941-780-6606

William and Donna Barrineau, of Bradenton, sold their home at 6109 Ninth Ave. Circle N.E., to Michael and Karen Lewis, and Anita Misso, of Bradenton, for $585,000. Built in 2004, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,486 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $430,000 in 2012.

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Bradenton, for $468,000. Built in 2000, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 3,046 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $321,300 in 2011.

Uwe Vieregge and Christel Kirchoff-Vieregge, of Lemgo, Germany, sold their home at 4715 Starboard Drive to Jody and Debra Dado, of Bradenton, for $435,000. Built in 1997, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,279 square feet of living area.

Marco and Dana Buchbinder, of Weston, Mass., sold their home at 7119 Treymore Court to George and Carolyn Lockwood, of Sarasota, for $520,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,493 square feet of living area.

Roxane Kerr, of Reston, Va., sold the home at 311 Americas Cup Blvd., to Kenneth and Ann Meyer, of Buffalo, N.Y., for $289,000. Built in 1995, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,061 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $226,000 in 2012.

RIVER CLUB NORTH

GREENBROOK VILLAGE

George and June Copeland, of Portsmouth, United Kingdom, sold their home at 6706 Pinehurst Place to Lori Rodgers, and Peggy Rodgers, of Bradenton, for $509,000. Built in 1993, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,050 square feet of living area.

RIVERDALE REVISED

DeSotoBrazil LLC sold the home at 3619 Fourth Ave. N.E., to Andy Chi and Amy Van, of

7443 Mizner Reserve Court A4166107 $765,000 Tina Ciaccio

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-685-8420

2202 Palma Sola Boulevard A4119059 $1,874,900 Debbie Vogler

6511 Moorings Point Circle 201 A4159940 $634,900 Sandra Maslen

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-726-0035

12247 Thornhill Court A4161764 $620,000 Mugsie Quinlan

Kenneth and Laura Solomon, of Helotes, Texas, sold their home at 6403 Indigo Bunting Place to Stacey Thornton, of Lakewood Ranch, for $420,500. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,772 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $297,700 in 2003.

WINDSONG ACRES

Clark Ghiselin Jr. and Kim Ghiselin, trustees, of Sara-

Bradenton 941-748-6300 941-705-3328

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-350-2833

7930 Royal Birkdale Circle A4148094 $615,000 Nicole Ryskamp

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-807-1766

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LOCAL LEGACY. GLOBAL VISION. 1504 90th Court NW A4167740 $599,000 Kathy Valente

Bradenton 941-748-6300 941-685-6767

8313 Heritage Grand Place A4156454 $569,900 Lynne Callahan

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Bradenton 941-748-6300 941-720-3278

6310 Watercrest Way 304 A4167326 $539,900 Jonnie Dwyer

12510 Highfield Circle A4167622 $1,799,000 James Hope

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Lakewood Ranch 941-951-6660 941-704-4623

8231 8th Terrace NW A4146247 $399,900 Mark Boehmig

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-812-6283

13045 Peregrin Circle A4167540 $515,000 Lynne Callahan

Bradenton 941-748-6300 941-720-3278

6815 Bay Hill Drive A4163748 $479,900 Marcia Frost

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-812-8493

7346 Edenmore Street A4161904 $469,000 John Camino, PA

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-685-5060

Bradenton 941-748-6300 941-807-6936

7128 Presidio Glen A4164749 $399,500 Maureen Horn

Lakewood Ranch 941-383-7591 941-539-3384

13839 Wood Duck Circle A4166978 $389,900 Toma Milbank

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-720-5174

7321 Wexford Court A4162722 $370,000 Bibi-Ann Allard PA

Lakewood Ranch 941-951-6660 941-685-0422

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These are the largest building permits issued by the Manatee County Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Oct. 17-21, in order of dollar amounts.

8325 Lakewood Ranch Blvd • Lakewood Ranch

ADDRESS 10536 Cheval Place

PERMIT Pool

APPLICANT Bruce Abbott

AMOUNT $ 85,481

7905 Wyndham Court

Renovations

Joseph Marsh

$ 75,000

15904 Baycross Drive

Pool

Benedict Helderscheidt $ 61,618

6442 Willowshire Way

Pool

Wendy Cronin

9002 60th Ave. E.

Door/Windows

Glenn Ahlstrand

6106 93rd St. Circle E.

Remodel

Colin Enos

$ 35,000

4724 Pinnacle Drive

Pool

Marsha McNeely

$ 30,000

12616 Crystal Clear Place

Pool

Warren Seay

16114 Daysailor Trail

Pool

Ronald Buchanan

$ 28,282

7546 Fairlinks Court

Reroof

James Linker

$ 24,600

5238 Benito Court

Door/Windows

Eugene Boehringer

$ 24,200

8117 Misty Oaks Blvd.

Reroof

Ralph Stebenne

4603 Fourth Ave. N.E.

Reroof

John Lundin

$ 21,473

13426 Second Ave. N.E.

Reroof

Daniel Yi-Wen Hsu

$ 21,000

4719 Halyard Drive

Reroof

Ronald Sheffield

$ 20,960

4524 Swordfish Drive

Dock

C. Edward Richardson $ 17,400

7106 Quiet Creek Drive

Pool Cage

Thomas Bonfiglio

$ 17,000

4220 Dover Drive E.

Reroof

William Oshea Jr.

$ 16,650

6702 Wild Flower Lane

Reroof

Richard Aman

$ 16,578

11721 Clubhouse Drive

Reroof

Sita Raghunathan

$ 16,414

$ 45,000

Richard and Donna Hibbard, of Bradenton, sold their Unit

$ 35,127

$ 29,914

Deborah cares about YOU, you can depend on it!

7216 Pasadena Glen A4156467 $2,295,000

Source: Manatee County

16206 Clearlake Avenue A4153511 $1,695,000

16826 Berwick Terrace A4148286 $999,999

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8325 Lakewood Ranch Blvd • Lakewood Ranch

3011 124th Avenue E A4166915 $317,000 Ralph & Megg Faillace

4146 Rocky Fork Terrace A4167483 $239,900 Erica Thomas

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-730-0777

Parrish 941-748-6300 713-9142 or 713-9144

Ellenton 941-748-6300 941-799-9365

3632 Summerwind Circle A4142777 $334,900 Fran DeDona & Pam Goodwin

11842 Crawford Parrish Lane A4151727 $269,990 Bryan Dwyer

7107 Boca Grove Place 104 A4167804 $239,900 Sherwin Taradash, PA

Bradenton 941-748-6300 812-5023 or 812-0754

112 River Enclave Court A4158604 $329,900 Heather Goldin

Bradenton 941-907-9595 941-779-5617

Parrish 941-907-9595 941-809-9106

8257 Miramar Way 101 A4167541 $240,000 Laura Navratil

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-806-7436

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-448-3301

LUXURY HOMESPECIALIST SPECIALIST 2015 LUXURY

$ 24,187

Barbara Najmy 6523 Oakland Hills Drive A4151564 $339,000 Deborah Angelo O’Mara

941.730.0777

When Deborah works with her clients, she earns their trust, and due to her strong commitment and follow through, her clients are inspired to refer their friends and family. From the very first meeting, Deborah puts to work the knowledge and experience she has refined over the years to get you on the path to success.

C condominium at 1041 Riverscape St., to Mark Mason and Rosemarie Mason, trustees, of Bradenton, for $395,000. Built in 2013, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,332 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $256,400 in 2013.

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Deborah has consistently set the standard as a top producer since her real estate career started in 1978.

She is currently recognized as the #1 Top Producer in the Lakewood Ranch Office at Michael Saunders & Company. She has SOLD OVER 500 HOMES in Lakewood Ranch and recently earned the Christie’s International Luxury Home Specialist designation.

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sota, sold the home at 1205 111th St. E., to Laurence and Margaret Blake, of Bradenton, for $405,000. Built in 1993, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,782 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $213,000 in 1998.

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308 Spring Lakes Boulevard 308-U A4138384 $134,000 Deborah Capobianco

941.705.1158

With an affinity for exceptional service, attention to detail and artful negotiating skills, Barbara Najmy has established a tradition of excellence in Lakewood Ranch real estate. n Long-time “native” resident in the Sarasota/ Lakewood Ranch area n 14 years of experience in luxury real estate – brokering a significant number of top luxury sales in the market n Dedicated to the community, serving on boards and taking part in fundraising activities including Easter Seals of Southwest Florida, JFCS and Lakewood Ranch Community Fund n Experienced in new homes sales and construction n Complete local-market knowledge with extensive experience comparing mainland and barrier island real estate options

Bradenton 941-896-9981 941-704-2394

15410 Anchorage Place A4157541 $5,800,000

16107 Clearlake Avenue A4166945 $1,850,000

6539 Flycatcher Lane Lakewood Ranch 941-951-6660 941-993-3739

Bradenton 941.748.6300 • Lakewood Ranch 941.907.9595 • IMG Academy 941.752.2683

A4158926 $460,000 215540

16315 Clearlake Avenue A4164194 $2,350,000 Drew Russell

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RIVERDALE

Duetsche Bank National Trust Co., trustee, sold the home at 315 41st St. N.E., to Sabal Palm Bank as Custodian for Peter Anastos Self-Directed IRA for $380,500.

Built in 1998, it has four bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and is 2,164 square feet. It sold for $200,100 in 1998.

GREYHAWK LANDING

John Unger Jr., of Jupiter, sold his home at 222 Petrel Trail to Brad and Denise Lesowitz, of Longwood, for $380,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 3,059 square feet of living area. It sold for $482,700 in 2005.

SUMMERFIELD VILLAGE

Charles and Tatiana Chaput, of Bradenton, sold their home at 12210 Summer Meadow Drive to Gretchen Rachles, of Lakewood Ranch, for $364,000. Built in 1998, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,188 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $310,000 in 2012.

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Adrian and Stephanie Olivo, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 11008 Star Rush Place to John and Stacey Byers, of Bradenton, for $363,500. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,303 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $355,000 in 2007.

rer, of Sarasota, for $350,000.

Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and is 1,983 square feet. It previously sold for $165,300 in 2000.

CHAPARRAL

Vincenzo and Carmen Anzellini, of Sarasota, sold their home at 5909 Sandstone Ave. to Robert Duncan and Edward Antoon, of Sarasota, for $350,000. Built in 1998, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and is 2,095 square feet. It sold for $240,000 in 2002.

MILL CREEK

Larry and Deborah Robinson, of Bradenton, sold their home at 615 133rd St. E., to Charles and Chelsea Whitfield, of Bradenton, for $350,000. Built in 1994, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,298 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $255,000 in 2014.

FAIRWAY LAKES AT PALM AIRE COUNTRY CLUB

Carol Brown, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the home at 7438 Fairlinks Court to Frederick McCarrick, of Sarasota, for $340,000.

Built in 1991, it has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and is 2,084 square feet. It sold for $212,400 in 1991.

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Barry and Judith Paxton, trustees, of Columbus, Ohio, sold the home at 4941 Creekside Trail to Gwendolyn and Raymond Mau-

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