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AMANDA SEBASTIANO STAFF WRITER EAST COUNTY — During the seven months Jason Jenkins was homeless, he didn’t want to be a burden to the friends who let him stay on their couches. So, when the 37-year-old cooked something in his friends’ homes, the meal had to be cheap and easy. “I mostly cooked pasta, pasta and more pasta,” Jenkins said. “I loved to cook, but I didn’t want to dirty up their dishes or be in someone else’s space. But pasta is simple and relatively cheap. By adding different sauces, you can make completely different tasting meals.” After six years in the U.S. Army that included tours in Germany, Hungary and Bosnia, the veteran struggled to hold a job and residence, which led to his becoming homeless. Today, Jenkins doesn’t worry about the price tag of the food he

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Thing 1 and Cat in the Hat pose with student Aubrey Hoonhout. Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch held a special birthday celebration for Dr. Seuss March 2. Parents read children Dr. Seuss stories, and children also enjoyed green eggs and ham, crafts and a surprise appearance by Cat in the Hat. YOUR TOWN PAGE 14A

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— The Florida Department of Transportation could circle the intersection at State Road 64 and Rye Road for a roundabout to improve traffic flow. Department engineers have determined construction of a roundabout at the location is feasible, would improve traffic flow and eliminate cuing problems along Rye Road. The roundabout, which would likely have a speed limit of no more than 25 mph,

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Goodwill Manasota President and CEO Bob Rosinsky chats with new employee Todd Murray as they prepare for the March 19 opening of Goodwill’s newest location in Ranch Lake Plaza. SEE PAGE 3A

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VETS 2 CHEFS: New beginnings In the past, U.S. Army veteran Jason Jenkins held a range of positions in the restaurant industry. He worked as a waiter, expediter, bar back and other roles at restaurants. After enrolling in the Vets 2 Chefs program last year, which teaches veterans basic cooking skills, he rekindled his passion for cooking. Now, the East County resident plans to attend a local culinary school in May by using money from the G.I. Bill, which provides financial aid for military veterans to attend school. He hopes to advance his cooking skills and eventually run a kitchen at a restaurant. Jenkins doesn’t need to own his own restaurant, but he hopes to be a head chef or kitchen manager who works closely with the managerial side of the restaurant industry. Cooking feels like the career he was meant to have, he said.

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prepares, or where he’s cooking it. He traded generic brands of boxed pasta for seafood and grilled foods. Last month, he received a full-time position as a line cook at the Sandhill Grill, located inside the clubhouse of The Players Club Prestancia in Sarasota. The job helped him secure a home with a kitchen of its own. Jenkins is the first member of the Vets 2 Chefs program, based out of the Culinary Innovation Lab on Lakewood Ranch Main Street, to receive a full-time job at a local restaurant. Jenkins heard about the program from representatives at the Jewish Family and Children’s Services of the Suncoast. “I felt like I didn’t know what was next,” Jenkins said. “I was wishing I had stayed in the military and still do sometimes. I was having a hard time readjusting. I needed direction.” Vets 2 Chefs is a program designed to help military veterans find jobs. The founder of the program, Bryan Jacobs, who is also a University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee student, and Jenkins met through the program last year. “I’m really proud of the veterans who go through the program,” Jacobs said. “It teaches them valuable skills to help them re-enter the work force.” Learning to make homemade Hollandaise sauce and soups and how to properly clean and cut the contents of a salad are Vets 2 Chefs tools Jenkins believes helped him obtain his full-time job.

Whether he’s cooking on a limited budget or working behind a grill at The Players Club Prestancia, U.S. Army veteran Jason Jenkins loves seeing the meal he creates with a few ingredients.

The recommendation from Jacobs to Prestancia managers didn’t hurt either, Jenkins added. “I learned a lot more about cooking, yes,” Jenkins said. “But I also learned about cleaning techniques and being confident in my skills. Chef Bryan was an inspiration to me; he didn’t try to break us down. He helped me.” NEXT COURSE

Jenkins works 30 to 40 hours per week at Prestancia and also works part time at a local Applebee’s to afford about $400 for his portion of rent at the East County apartment he shares with a roommate.

Jenkins is involved with the JFCS’ Operation Military Assistance Program that links veterans to local resources, such as Vets 2 Chefs, and helps them find homes in the area. JFCS paid the security deposit and other fees associated with the apartment Jenkins moved into a few months ago. He pays monthly rent, along with his cell phone bill and half of his water and electric bills. He doesn’t have a car, and often gets a ride to work from friends or rides his bike to the country club. Transportation is an important item on his list of to-dos; he plans to own his own vehicle in

the future, he added. Overall, his outlook is improving since he got his full-time cooking job, and he’s working toward self-sufficiency, he said. He works six days a week cooking in someone else’s kitchen. And, he’s happy about it. In fact, he finds days off to be almost as stressful as his days in the kitchen. “If I have a day off, I don’t know what to do,” Jenkins said. “I’m enjoying what I’m doing right now. Things are getting better.” Contact Amanda Sebastiano at amandas@yourobserver.com.

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Angelica Klaymeier hangs clothing in preparation for the opening of Goodwill Manasota’s new Ranch Lake location March 19. Goodwill officials expect more than 1,300 customers to shop on opening day. Kamini Vigliotti, a new employee, prices merchandise.

GOODWILL RANCH LAKE PLAZA Address: 8750 State Road 70, Bradenton (former Sweetbay Supermarket) Details: The store also has a community room, a donation center drive-thru and a Job Connection office, which provides free placement services for job seekers and employers and assists individuals with applications, resumes and interviews. Store hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Attended Donation Center hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays Job Connection office hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays Website: experiencegoodwill.org.

Fort Hamer Bridge to break ground The Manatee County Public Works Department invites the public to celebrate the groundbreaking of a major East County project. The county will celebrate the start of construction of the Fort Hamer Bridge at a groundbreaking ceremony at 1:30 p.m. March 19, at Fort Hamer Park, 605 Fort Hamer Road, Parrish. Local officials who played a role in the project will comment on the start of the local improvements. The Fort Hamer Bridge will connect Upper Manatee River and Fort Hamer roads as a link between Parrish and East County, officials said. For more information on the projects, visit mymanatee.org.

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oodwill CEO Bob Rosinsky equates the opening of a new Goodwill retail store to a scene from the Clint Eastwood film, “Rawhide.” It’s much like watching a herd of cattle run across an open plane. The cowboys stand out of the way. “That’s what we do,” Rosinsky says with a grin. On March 19, Goodwill Manasota will open its first East County store, something it has hoped to do for about 15 years, Rosinsky said. “We expect a strong opening,” he added.

East County residents will soon have another grocery option. An Aldi grocery store will be located in a 17,018-square-foot space at 4525 53rd Ave. E., following unanimous approval by Manatee County commissioners March 5. The store will be located at the corner of State Road 70 and 45th Street East.

School District feeds students The Manatee County School District doesn’t want its students to start the school day on empty stomachs. So, to promote eating a healthy breakfast, county students will receive free breakfast for the remainder of the school year. Eating the first meal of the day early in the morning boosts academic performance, concentration and improves behavior at school, said Sandra Ford, Manatee School’s Food and Nutrition Services director. The decision to feed the district’s more than 42,000 students coincided with National School Breakfast Week, which ended March 6.

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Community plans to fill in the cracks Heritage Harbour South is gearing up for phased road repairs that could cost the CDD up to $1 million. AMANDA SEBASTIANO STAFF WRITER EAST COUNTY — Over the next 15 to 20 years, the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District will pay between $725,000 to $1 million to fix select roads. The good news is, the community’s roads are currently in fairly good shape, according to District Engineer Rick Schappacher, so the CDD has time to start budgeting for the multiyear, phased project. On March 3, Schappacher presented the CDD’s board with a report on 28 of the community’s roads. Schappacher and Supervisor Tad Parker said the CDD is currently budgeting funds for reserves to pay for such expenditures. Residents won’t see additional fees.

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He considered the asphalt’s life expectancy and length, and number and depth of cracks when determining which roads needed attention first. Roadwork consists of repaving roads that have cracks caused by tires sliding when heavy vehicles, such as garbage trucks, brake. The 1,480 feet of road between Lighthouse Drive and Beacon Harbour Loop is an example of a surface that needs repairs within two to five years because of the marks tires caused on the road. “When a vehicle brakes, it’s trying to slide the asphalt,” Schappacher said. “You see that in areas just before stop signs, before red lights and in cul-de-sacs.” He believes the pavement’s weak soil cement mixture that dates back to the community’s development between 2002 and 2005 is also part of the problem. Schappacher thinks crushed concrete made of old sidewalks and curbs would make a stronger base for the roads. In the worst cases, potholes could eventually form in the asphalt, Schappacher said. “The roads aren’t falling apart; they’re actually in good shape,” Schappacher said. “But in some cases, it’s just a matter of time before we need someone to come fix them.”

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Community Haven breaks ground on group home Marlene’s House will give its nine residents a home of their own.

August. A house parent will live at the facility, as well. “It’s huge,” said Brad Jones, CHAC’s vice president of operations. “This was in our one- to five-year plan. It’s kicking us off in the right direction.” The project is the first to come to fruition since Community Haven underwent an extensive rezone project last year so it could develop its 32-acre campus to meet the community’s existing and future needs. The organization has waiting lists for every program, said Marla Doss, CEO and president of CHAC. The Fry Family Foundation, created by Darryl and Marlene Fry, funded $440,000 of the project’s total $750,000 cost. The remainder is being funded by individual donations and by the families whose children will live there. Betty Rogers’ son, Tim, is a future resident. Although Rogers has family in New York City and Atlanta, Community Haven, where the soon-to-be-27-yearold Tim has received services since he was 14, is a better fit for him. “We’re on the threshold of Tim starting his own life,” said Rogers, who cares for Tim at home and was widowed when Tim was 5. “Now, he will have a place to call home.”

PAM EUBANKS SENIOR EDITOR EAST COUNTY — Leannette Pigott’s son, Cyle, 19, lives in a group home in Pinellas County even though his family lives in Heritage Harbour. That’s why his mom can’t wait for him to move closer to home to Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities’ future Marlene’s House. “His goal is to be on the lawncare crew here,” Pigott said. “When you have a special needs child, you worry about what’s going to happen if something happens to you. It’s a community here. It’s a community for them to be themselves. And, they’re safe.” After celebrating 60 years as an organization last month, Community Haven has reached another milestone: On March 5, the organization broke ground on Marlene’s House, its newest group home and the first building on its long-range master development plan. The 4,800-square-foot house will house nine clients in individual rooms upon completion in

Community Haven and other officials and future Marlene’s House residents toss dirt for a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony March 5.

Community Haven opened a group home, Jacquelyn’s House, in June 2013. It also houses nine clients, but residents live two to a room, rather than in individual quarters. Community Haven also is working to raise funds for its next construction project, a new building for its Haven Industries program. It hopes to break ground on the facility in December. Contact Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com.

MARLENE’S HOUSE Groundbreaking: March 5 Details: The 4,800-square-foot group home will house nine clients and a house parent. Contractor: Halfacre Construction Cost: $750,000 Timeline: Completion slated for August.

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Seven months of project building paid off for the students at the annual TSA State Conference, held Feb. 25 through Feb. 28, in Orlando. The school won its sixth consecutive middle school championship title at the state conference, in which more than 1,500 middle and high school technology students participated. Peters, the school’s TSA chapter president, and her teammates won 14 first-place, 14 secondplace and five third-place awards. They claimed 299 top-three finalist points in 28 of the 31 events in which the team participated. Carlos E. Haile and Braden River middle schools won second and third places in the Team Event and Construction Challenge, respectively. Braden River and Lakewood Ranch high schools also participated in the high school division of the competition and contributed to the county’s 189 event trophies. Nolan Middle and Braden River High students will advance to the National TSA Conference June 28 through July 2, in Dallas. Nolan students have carved out the first three weeks of summer vacation to use the school’s laboratories for project construction. “What’s vacation?” Nolan Middle TSA member Alana Kelley said. “We know how we want to spend the beginning of summer.”

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Mill Creek residents say traffic sometimes backs up more than 30 cars, along Rye Road, as vehicles wait to turn onto State Road 64.

there’s still a chance to tilt FDOT away from that thinking.” But neighbor Rick Lundholm said a roundabout would work well at the intersection. “Having driven through England and Scotland over the years, I’ve had hands-on experience and would prefer the roundabout,” he said. Both hope something can be done to fix cuing on Rye Road, which they say has become dangerous. Contact Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com.

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would include a right-turn lane from Rye Road, heading west onto S.R. 64, FDOT spokesman Robin Stublen said. FDOT officials now will meet with representatives from Manatee County and Lakewood Ranch to determine how to proceed, Stublen said. “That process probably will take a couple of months before anything is finalized,” he added. “The study does not have the cost at this time. We were doing the study to see if it would work, so now we’re going to go forward with the rest of this.” FDOT has no funding or timeline in place for the project, should it move forward. Manatee County transportation officials had requested a traffic signal at the intersection in July 2014, but FDOT officials said one was not warranted; instead, it concluded construction of a right-turn lane from Rye Road onto S.R. 64 westbound would resolve 80% of traffic problems at that location. Manatee transportation officials, however, wanted a different solution, and agreed conceptually with a traffic signal or a roundabout. Stublen said the roundabout design may not be necessary to fix immediate traffic problems on Rye Road, but it will benefit the roadway considering future development in the Rye Road area. Nearby residents have mixed feelings on the idea. “Of all the choices for improvements at the intersection that has to be the most asinine,” resident Tim Goodwin said. “I would hope

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LWR High students give poetry justice STAFF WRITER LAKEWOOD RANCH — Jenna Greenfield was tired of writing poems alone in her bedroom that only she would read. Posting the creative writing pieces on blogging or social media sites, such as Tumblr, was unlikely to reach an audience outside of her East County home, either. She critiqued her own pieces because although her school, Lakewood Ranch High, offers more than 35 extracurricular activities, such as sports and

High school junior Allison Cobb has written poetry since she was in middle school.

“I just kept my writing to myself. But now I have a place to get feedback on what I write.”

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clubs, no poetry-focused club existed. In October, Greenfield and her friend and fellow poetry enthusiast Dominick Reynoso decided to change that. They brainstormed ideas for the school’s first Poetry Club, and three weeks ago, the duo hosted the group’s first meeting in the classroom of Teri Grimes, the school’s Advanced Placement (AP) Literature teacher. “We wanted a comfortable space to share our writing,” Greenfield said. “Poetry is such an important art form that we needed to have that type of space.” Lakewood Ranch High’s Poetry Club meets at 2:30 p.m. Mondays, in Room 522. The club’s eight members bring in poems they’ve written or the work of poets they like for discussions and critiques that Greenfield hopes will help the teenagers improve their writing skills. Each week, the club will focus on a different member’s poem or

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A group of eight students make up Lakewood Ranch High School’s first Poetry Club.

poet. The poets also hope eventually to host poetry slams on the school’s campus. “Slams” are venues for writers to read original poems for an audience. Although the first meeting drew a crowd, the club’s turnout numbers have tapered off over the last two weeks. But the members are OK with the small group the club has right now. “If we have too many members, we won’t be able to spend as much time on each other’s poems,” Reynoso said. “Having fewer people is better for this type of club, but we’d like to have 15 members.” The group’s immediate goal is to attract fellow students who have a strong passion for creative writing, such as 11th grade stu-

Group sews sweet dreams for hospital patients Dionne Chang hopes her group, Sewing for Sweet Dreams, will help brighten hospital patients’ rooms, moods. AMANDA SEBASTIANO STAFF WRITER

— When Dionne Chang brought her youngest daughter, Brielle, to a Tampa hospital, she appreciated the coloring sheets and other activities available to help make patients’ stays at Shriner’s Hospital for Children more enjoyable. But the rooms lacked that same creativity. The uniform hospital rooms could be depressing for children, remembers Chang, a mother of three. To make hospital trips more bearable, Chang created Sewing for Sweet Dreams six months ago. The group invites local middle school girls to learn to sew pillowcases for patients at All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg. “This idea sparked from those activities I saw at the hospital, but this gives children a way to brighten up their rooms and their spirits,” Chang said. “Having a fun pillowcase might help make it easier for a child to spend the day in a hospital bed.” The seven students now participating attend Haile and Nolan middle schools and Manatee School for the Arts. They meet Monday nights at Chang’s home

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Dionne Chang created Sewing for Sweet Dreams to teach middle school girls, such as Marissa Boccarossa, how to sew.

in the Greenbrook community. Participants learn to measure and cut fabric, pin it back and use sewing machines to craft pillows. During the hour-long meeting, Chang provides snacks, social time and sewing machines. Chang, a member of Bayside Community Church, also offers prayer time. The girls bring their own fabric and can bring a parent’s sewing machine if they’re able. One yard of fabric will cover one pillow.

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Lakewood Ranch High students who are versed in poetry meet each week to share their writings. AMANDA SEBASTIANO

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The current group will finish its pillowcases by May. At the end of the three-month period, students will donate their pillows to All Children’s Hospital. The owner of a 1,300-squarefoot home and with three children of her own, meetings can be a bit chaotic, Chang said. But she doesn’t mind. “Meetings are fun for the girls and I enjoy them, too,” Chang said. “Sewing isn’t something young girls do much anymore;

dent Domynic Newby. Newby started writing poems in sixth grade. He didn’t show his poems to his friends or family, he said. “I just kept my writing to myself,” Newby said. “But now I have a place to get feedback on what I write.” Greenfield is excited to express herself in a “judgment-free zone” she hopes remains even after she graduates. “Dominick and I were joking that this club was our lasting legacy,” Greenfield said, laughing. “We want it to be an outlet for future students that allows them to express themselves and improve their writing in a unique way.” Contact Amanda Sebastiano at amandas@yourobserver.com.

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mothers don’t sit down and teach them this skill.” Chang chose to focus on middle-schoolers because it’s often overlooked and girls are beginning to learn about self-identity. “Middle schools is hard,” Chang said. “Having a social group like this that focuses on a cause and allows girls to make new friends is helpful to them.” Participant Cara Lanzarotta chose to join the group last year to help children in situations similar to her best friend, Grace Gustafson, who visits hospitals often because of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. “Sewing for Sweet Dreams helps people,” Lanzarotta said. “We’re making hospital trips not seem so bad.”

“Having a social group like Sewing for Sweet Dreams that focuses on a cause and allows girls to meet and make new friends is helpful to them.” – Dionne Chang, founder of Sewing for Sweet Dreams

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Pastor makes progress with Shoreline Church The Rev. Pilgrim Benham believes the new Shoreline Church fills a void in Lakewood Ranch. PAM EUBANKS

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SENIOR EDITOR EAST COUNTY — A new church has set its roots in Lakewood Ranch, and its pastor, the Rev. Pilgrim Benham, is eager to reach the community. The church officially launched in January and already has 50 adults and 25 children attending Sunday services at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. In late February, the church launched its community groups — weekly meetings at which members gather in one another’s homes for Bible study, discussion and fellowship. “It’s an opportunity to grow and live together outside church walls,” Jenny Benham said. Pilgrim Benham served as the youth pastor at Calvary Chapel Sarasota until 2009, when he and his family left to start a church, Calvary Chapel South Tampa. “We knew we were supposed to start a church in Tampa and get it up and going,” Pilgrim Benham said. “We didn’t know what would happen after that.” Circumstances kept pointing back to Bradenton. The Benhams began thinking and praying. Was there a need for a Calvary-style church — a contemporary, nononsense, casual, teach-fromthe-Bible verse-by-verse church — in Bradenton? “Going away for five years and

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coming back, we realized there was,” Pilgrim Benham said. “Jesus could really meet a need here.” That was in January 2014. By summer, the couple began meeting with people they knew in the area. They trained the associate pastor at the Tampa church and made a decision in May to make the change. Pilgrim Benham uses his experience working with youth to describe his preaching style. “When I was a youth pastor, it dawned on me that teenagers speak a different language; it’s a different way of communicating,” he said. “You have to put (the Bible) in the language of the people. There are some people who will change the message to make it more palatable, but my desire is

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London, Pilgrim, Jenny and Aiden Benham sit beneath a sign that hangs in the living room of their Creekwood home that says “SDG.” The letters stand for “soli Deo gloria,” or “All glory to God.” Bach wrote the reference at the bottom of all his pieces, Pilgrim Benham says.

to simply present what the Bible says in a way that is understandable.” Services, the Benhams said, are simple: a message preached and music consisting of a few vocalists accompanied by a guitar — no fancy lights or setup. The church’s motto is “Love, demonstrated,” meaning love and serve your neighbors; identify needs and then find a way to help fulfill them. As Pilgrim Benham explains, Shoreline doesn’t want to start a Christian softball league. It wants

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members to join a regular league and be real with people outside the church. “Our desire is to be like Jesus said — salt and light,” he said. “Salt is a preservative and a flavoring. We want to be a church where people come and find refreshment.” Both Benhams work full time at Calvary Christian School. Pilgrim teaches eighth grade and science, while Jenny works in the office. Both enjoy their jobs, but hope for the church to become a full-time ministry one day.

Is Pilgrim really Pilgrim Benham’s given name? Indeed, it is. He jokes he was born around the time “Star Wars” came out and his parents had planned to name him Luke, but were afraid the film would be a bust. “They named me Pilgrim instead,” he says.

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t 27 years old, Amanda Zipperer hasn’t shied away from a challenge. Less than two years after joining Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty as an administrative assistant, she worked her way up to assistant property manager and now is property manager/leasing agent for Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Zipperer also won the title of Young Professional of the Year two consecutive years at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance’s annual Sandies Awards, held each November.

Q: What has it been like becoming the property manager for Lakewood Ranch Main Street? A: It’s been a good experience. Some days are definitely challenging, but Kirk (Boylston, Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty president) and the executive team really help and assist me if I have questions. With property management, there’s something different every day. Q: What do you think differentiates Main Street from other main streets? A: I feel like we have a sense of

Q: You worked for two years as an administrative assistant for the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance before joining Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty. Why do you remain involved in the organization? A: I formed a lot of strong relationships when I was there. It was a great stepping stone for my professional development. I still think they continue to connect businesses with one another and they’re all about the community, too. On the Young Leaders Alliance, I sit on the board. I’m the vice chairwoman. Our board is made up of a lot of young working professionals. It’s good to have those connections and learn together. When Tommy Klauber was (Alliance) chairman, it was his vision to have a young professionals group in Lakewood Ranch. There were a few of us

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3:03 p.m. — 8000 block of Barr Road. Theft: A man reported that $800 worth of missing items was stolen from his barn. He believes family members who helped him clean up and work around his farm three weeks ago could be the culprits.

1:41 a.m. — 8300 block of Lockwood Ridge Road. Trespass Warning: A crowd informed police that a drunken man attempted to fight bar patrons in the parking lot after he left the bar. No one wished to file charges against the man. He was trespassed from the bar.

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12:11 p.m. — 400 block of Woodview Way. Disturbance: A mother who was evicted from her daughter’s home returned to pick up the rest of her belongings. When her daughter wouldn’t let her in the house, she pushed by her daughter in the doorway to get her belongings. No physical violence was observed. The daughter was given more information about the protocol for eviction notices.

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7:33 p.m. — 5500 block of Caruso Road. Purse Snatching: Two women were walking toward a convenience store when a car pulled up next to them. The driver got out of his car, grabbed one of the purses and then got back in his car. The woman attempted to get her purse back, and the man hit her with the car as he sped away.

2:12 p.m. — 6600 block of Greenbrook Boulevard. Found Property: A middle school teacher found a small projectile in the school hallway near an emergency exit. Police removed the item.

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5:49 a.m. — 800 block of Snowy Egret Place. Criminal Mischief: A man reported that someone smashed the front driver window to his car, causing $500 worth of damage. Nothing was missing from the vehicle.

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5:13 p.m. — 8700 block of State Road 70 East. Forgery: A bank representative called a customer who was on vacation to question a check cashed from his account. The customer said he hadn’t written any checks. When he returned home from vacation, he discovered items missing from his home, including his checkbook.

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3:45 p.m. — 2900 block of State Road 70 East. Grand Theft: A woman took several items to a self-checkout counter, scanned the items and tried to leave the store without paying for them. A loss-prevention officer intercepted her, and police arrived to escort her to jail. PORTAL CROSSING 3 p.m. — 10500 block of Portal Crossing. Harassment: A mother reported that her son was receiving harassing telephone calls. She believes the suspect is a student at her son’s school. They blocked the number from her son’s phone.

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DODGIN’ FOR CHARITY Lakewood Ranch High School’s Student Government Association raised more than $500 for charity during its annual dodgeball tournament Feb. 25. Fourteen teams competed in this year’s event. SGA donated proceeds to TOPSoccer, a youth sports program offered by the Braden River Soccer Club. It targets athletes who typically do not fit into the club’s competitive and recreational soccer programs due to physical or emotional disabilities. TOPSoccer serves up to 50 individuals ages 4 to 24.

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hildren at Gullett Elementary School enjoyed a cool breeze during the school’s Winter Carnival Feb. 28. Families perused vendor booths before heading to carnival rides, games, a silent auction and other festivities. – PAM EUBANKS

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Goals the Admirals scored in the regular season

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Penalty minutes the Admirals accrued this year

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Penalty minutes the league leader committed this season

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Manatee Admirals seniors Charlie Schukay, Brett Wessel, Chris Boehm, Zach McCoy, Chase Bafia and Sean Hanlon celebrate defeating the East Miami Mutts Feb. 21 and Feb. 22 in a best-of-three series by taking the first two games by scores of 10-1 and 8-1, respectively.

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anatee Admirals hockey players haven’t cut their hair for months. They wear the same clothes to the rink each week for practice and games. And when they have home games, they always play a pickup game of soccer, followed by team dinners

hosted by parents. Players Chase Bafia, 17, and Sean Hanlon, 18, admit the team is a bit superstitious, but it’s working. The Admirals are 23-0 this season. The team of 20 players made up of students from Lakewood Ranch, Manatee and Palmetto high schools, as well as Inspiration Academy, is undefeated in the regular season, 21-0, and is

The Manatee Admirals won the Lightning Cup Feb. 15 and the Amalie Arena scoreboard congratulated the team on its win. The win secured the Admirals a berth in the Statewide Amateur Hockey of Florida State Tier 2 Championship.

Jay Feaster, left, and Dave Andrychuck, right, from the Tampa Bay Lightning, award Manatee Admirals Captain Brett Wessel the Lightning Cup Feb. 15 after his team defeated the Mitchell Mustangs 10-3.

headed to St. Louis March 19 to play for a national title. “We have our superstitions,” Hanlon said. “But we keep it light. We all get along, and we’re all in it to win it.” And win they have. The Admirals, which play in the Tampa Bay Lightning Conference of the Florida High School Hockey Association with 17 other teams, went on to win the Lightning Cup Feb. 15, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, defeating the Mitchell Mustangs 10-3. The win secured the Admirals a berth in the Statewide Amateur Hockey of Florida State Tier 2 Championship, where the Admirals defeated the East Miami Mutts Feb. 21 and Feb. 22 in a best-of-three series by taking the first two games by scores of 10-1 and 8-1, respectively. The state championship win gave the team a berth in the Tier 2 USA Hockey National Tournament in St. Louis, where the Admirals will play in an eastern conference tournament of 16 games with a chance to take home a national championship. The Admirals, which lost in the Lightning Cup championship game last year, now have their sights set on a national title. And the team believes it can bring home the trophy. “We got the Lightning Cup,” said Hanlon, a senior at Lakewood

Ranch High School. “But now we want more. We feel like we can play with anyone and we’re confident we can come home with a title.” PLAYING WITH CONFIDENCE

Half of the team also plays for a traveling hockey team called the Gulf Coast Flames, which gives the team a competitive edge when it comes to experience. “Our third line can play with most first and second lines,” Bafia said. “We have that much experience.” The team, which calls the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex home, is dominant on both offense and defense. This season, the Admirals scored 178 goals, and division opponents were only able to score 21 goals against them in the regular season. The team also only committed 171 penalty minutes. The league leader in penalty minutes this year had 411 minutes combined. Admirals coach Eric Wessel, who helped put this team together two years ago, believes his team has a shot at a national championship. “If these Florida kids played hockey even up North, I think they would still be successful,” Wessel said. “They’re a selfless bunch that’s hungry for more. I’m excited about their chances.”

SUPPORTING THE ADMIRALS It costs $2,000 per player to attend the Tier 2 USA Hockey National Tournament in St. Louis, which begins March 19. Admirals coach Eric Wessel and his team will have a booth set up near the roller hockey rink from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, at Greenbrook Adventure Park, at the fourth annual Irish Celtic Festival and Lucky Dog Parade to collect donations for his team’s trip. The Tampa Bay Lightning donated merchandise and memorabilia to the Admirals that the team will sell for money to help pay for the trip. “Anything helps,” Wessel said. “The parents pay for what we can’t raise, so we’re trying to help out these families as much as we can.”

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Rosedale hosts spring break golf camp

tors are Joe Robert and Walter Messer. For more information, call 756-0004.

Rosedale Golf & Country Club is hosting a Spring Break Junior Golf Camp March 30 through April 1. Golfers from ages 5 to 10 will have lessons from 9 to 10 a.m. Golfers from ages 11 to 18 will have lessons from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Cost is $45 per student. Classes are limited to 16 students per session. All students must have their own clubs. Beginner students only need a wood, iron and putter. Instruc-

Hillcroft defeats Mayaca Polo Club in Saks Fifth Avenue polo match

Lakewood Ranch golf academy hosts golf camp The Golf Academy at Lakewood Ranch will be hosting a junior golf camp for players of all levels for one week starting March 30, at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club. For more information, contact Jon Bullas, director of instruction, at 9619329.

Hillcroft defeated Mayaca Polo Club 13-8 Sunday in the Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota polo match. Players, in blue, are Nick Johnson, Nico Harriet, Geronimo Obregon and Juan Martin Obregon.

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Tom Darling, back center, poses with athletes and others who attended the training session at Nathan Benderson Park.

Paralympic athletes prepare for Rio Olympics at Sarasota facility Tom Darling, director of ParaRowing for USRowing, along with 10 athletes with disabilities from across the country, were at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota March 5 for the USRowing Para-Rowing Identifica-

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Hamish Bray’s horse, Dollars, received the Best Playing Pony Award. Bray also owns Dollars.

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BOCA ROYALE 10 Boca Royale Boulevard $759,900 | Web ID N5901782 Bob Linthicum 941.228.9206

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ORCHID TRACE 6590 Wild Orchid Lane $1,195,000 | Web ID A3999100 Joel Schemmel 941.587.4894

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U.N. women’s groups celelebrate International Women’s Day. PAGE 2B

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Cristina Springfield, 4, enjoys her pony ride so much she wants to go again.

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Morgan Fellows feeds Twiggs some food.

amilies at Gene Witt Elementary School enjoyed a day filled with exotic animals, carnival-style games, food and other festivities Saturday, during the school’s annual Winter Carnival fundraiser. The main attraction, a petting zoo, even included a giraffe. Guests also enjoyed pony rides, photos with a kangaroo, playing on the playground and other activities.

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he Gulf Coast Chapter of U.N. Women and the U.N. Association Sarasota-Manatee chapter welcomed more than 100 women Saturday for the 2015 International Women’s Day luncheon, held at the Polo Grill and Bar’s Fête Ballroom. Participants wore international dress from the country of their choice, while visiting with new and old friends and sitting down to lunch. Ambassador Leslie Rowe, of the U.S. Office of Global Health Diplomacy, U.S. State Department, served as the luncheon’s keynote speaker. The theme of this year’s event was “Make it happen: gender equality.” – PAM EUBANKS

Scott Osborne wears West African garb as she tends to the U.N. Women’s table, which displays garments, jewelry and other items from around the world.

University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Chancellor Sandra Stone poses with Dr. Mona Jain and State College of Florida professor Darlene Wedler-Johnson.

Carol Buchanan, with Susan Morin, dresses in clothing from Jordan.

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Linda Poteat-Brown represents Japan with her wardrobe.

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he Lakewood Ranch Asian Women’s Club welcomed nearly 50 guests Saturday to The Lake Club Grande Clubhouse for the organization’s annual Orchid Ball. Guests enjoyed a cocktail hour before dinner. The evening’s program, which included an Asian fashion show featuring traditional outfits from countries such as Vietnam, India, Pakistan and Singapore, was followed by an evening of dancing to live music by Arun Bhagwat’s Musical Moments. Proceeds from the evening benefit the group’s scholarship fund for needy students at State College of Florida.

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ttendees of the monthly Music on Main event Friday crowded Lakewood Ranch Main Street for music, food, cold drinks and a night out. Melanie Massell & Hot Item performed disco, blues, country, pop and rock ’n’ roll throughout the evening, as patrons sat on blankets and chairs scattered throughout the shopping plaza. Proceeds from the event benefited the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance. – AMANDA SEBASTIANO Diahanna Cooper and Jennifer Woodall enjoy the music from the sidelines.

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GUILTY PLEASURES Plays at 9 p.m. at the Polo Grill and Bar, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch. For information, visit pologrillandbar.com.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 17

COMMUNITY BOOK STUDY: ‘A NEW EARTH’ Runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through April 15, at Faith United Church of Christ, 4850 State Road 64 E., Bradenton. Participants will read and discuss Eckhart Tolle’s book, “A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose.” Participation is free, but please register at 746-8890.

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WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY REUNION Runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Tara Golf and Country Club, 6602 Drewry’s Bluff, Bradenton. Join William Paterson President Kathy Waldron, university faculty, staff, alumni and friends for an informal reception. There will be giveaways, appetizers and a cash bar available throughout the evening. RSVP to Ann Appleby at applebya@wpunj.edu or 973-7203201.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14

BURNS AT THE RANCH Starts at 11 a.m. at Lakewood Ranch Cinemas, 10715 Rodeo Drive, Lakewood Ranch. The Sarasota Film Society will show “Ballet 422,” a documentary film about the creation of New York City’s 422 repertory ballet, Paz de La Jolla. The film also shows March 15, at the same time. Cost is $5 for Sarasota Film Society members or $8 for nonmembers. FLORIDA MOUNTAIN BOYS Play from 7 to 10 p.m. at Linger Lodge Restaurant, 7205 85th St. Court E. , Bradenton. For information, visit lingerlodgeresort.com.

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IRISH CELTIC FESTIVAL AT LAKEWOOD RANCH Runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Greenbrook Adventure Park, 13010 Adventure Place, Lakewood Ranch — a new venue for the fourth annual event. Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. will present this family-friendly event, which features demonstrations of Celtic traditions, such as hurling and Gaelic football, as well as performances by the Celtic Misfits and the Blue-Eyed Bettys, the Braden River Pipers, the New World Celtic Dance Team and the Drake School. This year, the festival also will include offerings of fine craft beers from Ireland and Scotland, a puck-shoot contest, a minihoops challenge and other Celticinspired festivities and vendor booths. Activities for children include spud-head decorating, a pot-of-gold scavenger hunt, face painting and more. The event kickoff at 11 a.m. is the Lucky Dog Parade, led by Grand Marshal Mike Greer, from the New World Celts. Parade contest entries are: cutest, most Irish-decorated and dog-owner lookalike. Proceeds from the parade will benefit The Humane Society at Lakewood

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LATITUDE Plays from 4 to 7 p.m. at Linger Lodge Restaurant, 7205 85th St. Court E. , Bradenton. For information, visit lingerlodgeresort.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 17

‘SHE’LL STICK TO YE’ Starts at 8 p.m. at The Starlite Room, 1001 Cocoanut Ave., Sarasota. East County resident Jack Gilhooey will present his play, set in 1946 in Dublin. It is about the wife of author James Joyce. The reading will be delivered by Donna Gerdes and Annette Breazeale. Admission is $10. A dinner of corned beef and cabbage is optional. For reservations, call 702-5613.

BUSINESS THURSDAY, MARCH 12

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING EVENT Runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Polo Grill and Bar, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch. The Manatee Young Professionals, the Sarasota Young Professionals and the Lakewood Ranch Young Professionals will meet to network in a casual setting. The event also will feature complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. There is no charge to attend for paid members or guests. For information, email LindseyL@ manateechamber.com.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 17

SENIORS LUNCH CLUB Meets from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch. This Lakewood Ranch club welcomes individuals 50 and older to enjoy lunch and explore a variety of topics, such as income for life, retirement savings and the importance of eye care. For information, contact Don O’Leary at 907-1227 or donoleary@aol.com. EMPTY NESTERS Starts at 12:30 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch. The group’s goal is to have fun, keep active and enjoy the Florida lifestyle. The meeting serves as a social get-together and activityplanning session. Bring a dish to share for lunch. For information, visit lwrcac.com. HISTORY CLUB Starts at 7 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch. This Lakewood Ranch club meets monthly to learn abut aspects of U.S. and global history. Meetings typically consist of speakers and time for questions, answers and discussion. For information, contact Bob Toplin at RBTKLB@ gmail.com.

FIGHTING TODAY’S CYBER CRIME AND CURRENT STRATEGIES TO PROTECT YOURSELF Runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Polo Grill and Bar’s Fête Ballroom, 10670 Boardwalk Loop. Special agents David Nelson and Tom Baugher, of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, will offer an inside look at the FBI’s cyber

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LAKEWOOD RANCH DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Meets at 6 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch. Meetings typically include a guest speaker, an educational session of production software or camera functions, a member photo contest and a share-yourwork slide show. For information, visit lwrdpc.com.

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WALK MS SARASOTA What: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society welcomes the public to help raise money to support research and programs and services for people affected by MS. When: Starts at 9 a.m. Sunday, March 14. Registration starts at 8 a.m. Where: Lakewood Ranch Main Street Information: To participate or volunteer, visit walkms.org.

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Cascades community celebrates 10 years The East County community offers residents classes such as pottery and line dancing, as well as other amenities. SENIOR EDITOR CASCADES — Ten years after mov-

ing into their Cascades home, Nick and Lois Mancuso can’t imagine living anywhere else. The couple joined neighbors Feb. 22 in celebrating Cascades’ 10th anniversary with a special party at the clubhouse. At the event, the Mancusos were crowned as the community’s longest tenured residents.

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“There were four homes when we moved here under construction at the same time,” Lois Mancuso says. The Mancusos moved in 1994 to the Sarasota area from New Jersey. They first lived in Sarasota’s Turtle Rock community and moved to Cascades about 10 years later. “We were in Orlando with some friends of ours and we took a trip to see this community (developer) Levitt (& Sons) had built,” Lois Mancuso says, adding they also bought their home in New Jersey from Levitt. “When we went, I fell in love with it. We were looking at retiring in about five years.” A salesman told them not to make any moves because Levitt was buying land in Manatee County for the future Cascades development. The couple waited. And on the day the sales trailer opened for Cascades, Nick Mancuso was the first future buyer through its

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Lois and Nick Mancuso were the second family to close on a home in Cascades. They love the community’s close-knit feel, amenities and social opportunities.

doors. The Mancusos were the second family to close on their home. “When you work your whole life and are busy, busy, busy, to come to an abrupt stop was kind of scary,” Lois Mancuso says. That’s why Cascades seemed so perfect. Because it’s an agerestricted community, residents are in the same stage of life — retiring, losing older family members or spouses, for example.

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“I really feel like we’re a family,” Lois Mancuso says. “I’ve seen people pass on, and I’ve seen people (they don’t even know well), say (to their spouse), ‘Let’s go shopping,’ or ‘Bring them a meal.’ You have that support.” Nick Mancuso adds: “It ties the community together.” Willard Taylor, who closed on his home Feb. 28, 2015, agreed.

July 16, 2003 Levitt & Sons accept the first deposit on undeveloped land. November 2004 Owners close on the development’s first homes. Nov. 8, 2007 Levitt & Sons files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. January 2008 Soneet Kapila is named chief administrator. Sept. 25, 2009 Liquidation of Levitt & Sons’ assets is completed with the auction sale of Cascades land to Medallion Home. August 2012 The final home is sold. Nov. 3, 2012 A celebration marks the community’s completion. Feb. 22, 2015 A community celebration marks Cascades’ 10th anniversary.

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Country Club Village home sells for $1.32 million

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home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Alan and Cheryl Town, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 12603 Elgin Terrace to Dennis Koshier, of Lakewood Ranch, for $1.32 million. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, five-and-ahalf baths, a pool and 4,297 square feet of living area.

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This home at 12603 Elgin Terrace has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,297 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.32 million.

Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch Laurie Tobin, trustee, of Naples, sold the home at 14632 Newtonmore Lane to Arvind and Sashi Parthasarathi, of North Branford, Conn., for $500,000. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, two-and-ahalf baths, a pool and 2,279 square feet of living area. Stoneybrook at Heritage Harbour Michael and Sandra Cannata, of Bradenton, sold their home at 7750 Camden Harbour Drive

7630 Silverwood Court M5902279 $795,000 Deborah Angelo O’Mara

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6715 Ladyfish Trail A4114684 $774,000 Nicole Ryskamp

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1837 Amberwynd W Circle M5903041 $750,000 Lynne Callahan

10515 Cheval Place A4111204 $597,000 Marianne Lebar

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6561 The Masters Avenue A4116164 $585,000 Christine Mazur

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to Charles and Mary Carpeta, of N. Myrtle Beach, S.C., for $480,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,996 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $496,100 in 2004. Kenwood Park Elyse Pressner and Eva Megerle sold their home at 8404 Abingdon Court to Karol Ross, trustee, of Birmingham, Mich., for $465,000. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, two-anda-half baths, a pool and 2,338 square feet of living area.

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Greenbrook Village Robert Sambursky and Victoria Sambursky sold their home at 13946 Wood Duck Circle to John and Gail Hyer, of Lakewood Ranch, for $436,900. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,578 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $555,500 in 2005.

Todd and Regina Thoma sold their home at 6408 Indigo Bunting Place to Timothy and Heather Bellaire, of Bradenton, for $425,000. Built in 2003, it

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has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,085 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $363,500 in 2004. Brian and Nicole Branch, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 13503 Glossy Ibis Place to Brian East, of Bradenton, for $285,000. Built in 2002, it has three bedrooms, two-anda-half baths, a pool and 2,386 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $251,000 in 2002.

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6309 Tanager Cove 1 A4113842 $459,900 Elizabeth Gardini

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11109 Hyacinth Place A4105158 $449,000 Gloria Totti-Cervoni

Lakewood Ranch 941-349-3444 941-544-7746

6420 Indigo Bunting Place A4110408 $449,000 Kathy Lewis

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-228-1213

12618 Fontana Loop M5903440 $439,900 Deborah Angelo O’Mara

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

12009 Summer Meadow Drive A4114773 $425,000 Bill Weed, PA

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-928-9997

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TOP BUILDING PERMITS These are the largest building permits issued by the East County Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Feb. 23 through Feb. 27, in order of dollar amounts.

PERMIT Pool Pool Pool Pool Pool Pool Pool Pool Garage Re-roof Pool Door/Windows Re-roof Sunroom Door/Windows Re-roof Door/Windows Door/Windows Pool Cage Re-roof

APPLICANT Christopher Young Jesse Curtis Felipe Oliveira David Freed Randall Lewis Phillip Burghardt Benjamin Miles Robert Segal Rebecca Thomas Joseph Correia William Briggs Jr. Elisabeth Deffrennes Greg Valley Quenton Harris James Brazill William Hall Alan Ward Margaret Morey David Rhoda Dale Bratton

6624 Pebble Beach Way A4111067 $359,000 Stephen Strong

6248 Foxglove Lane A4115030 $310,000 Alan Linsberg

20015 77th Avenue E A4114667 $2,500,000 Larry Mitchell

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-735-4713

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-201-9662

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-720-2280

Deborah Angelo O’Mara

Central Park Central Park Lifestyles LLC sold the home at 12046 Forest Park Circle to Benjamin Miles and Melissa Gangemi, of Bradenton, for $415,200. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, four baths and 2,999 square feet of living area.

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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 450 HOMES in Lakewood Ranch and recently earned her Certified Residential Specialist Designation, essentially a Master’s Degree in listing and selling real estate.

AMOUNT $51,000 $48,000 $47,594 $42,525 $40,642 $40,222 $39,533 $33,000 $31,200 $28,129 $23,725 $22,883 $22,634 $20,000 $19,700 $18,900 $18,200 $17,486 $17,399 $16,500

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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. Deborah cares about YOU, you can depend on it!

7427 Greystone Street

7807 Rosehall Cove

MLS M5845815 $1,375,000

MLS A4114205 $959,000

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7739 Us Open Loop A4111016 $418,000 Nicole Ryskamp

8424 Miramar Way A4115046 $359,000 Rebecca Zimmerman

6501 Mourning Dove Drive 214 M5902635 $215,000 James McElhinney

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

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-224-4824

Bradenton 941-748-6300 941-773-1199

7702 Lake Vista Court 305 A4108964 $379,000 Diana Michel

15246 Blue Fish Circle A4109586 $339,900 Allison Werner

9020 White Sage Loop A4115922 $184,900 Debbie Capobianco

8312 Catamaran Circle

19429 Ganton Avenue

MLS M5900826 $1,175,000

MLS M5843502 $2,500,000

Lakewood Ranch 941-388-4447 941-266-2677

6818 Dominion Lane M5902750 $1,200,000 Kimberly Walters

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-907-0164

7413 Haddington Cove A4104619 $1,160,000 Mary Pat Pihl

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-932-3065

6024 Shore Acres Drive A4112169 $1,100,000 Jody Shinn

Bradenton 941-748-6300 941-705-5704

7509 Greystone Street M5901893 $1,099,000 Deborah Angelo O’Mara

Lakewood Ranch 941-313-1591 941-730-0777

Lakewood Ranch 941-951-6660 941-961-3212

Lakewood Ranch 941-748-6300 941-704-2394

7250 Greystone St M5845264 $999,000 Deborah Angelo O’Mara

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

10506 Riverbank Terrace A4109242 $969,900 Howie Drourr

Bradenton 941-907-9595 941-812-6476

13309 Lost Key Pl A3997843 $949,000 Mary Pat Pihl

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-932-3065

7303 Greystone Street A4116103 $935,000 Deborah Angelo O’Mara

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

Lakewood Ranch 941-951-6660 941-330-0987

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GreyHawk Landing Christopher and Kimberly Lashley, of Bradenton, sold their home at 12431 Natureview Circle to Gerald and Marlene Harine, of Louisville, Ky., for $429,900. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,843 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $368,200 in 2005.

7228 Orchid Island Place A4112478 $419,000 Chris Baylis

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E AST CO U N T Y ADDRESS 6915 Westchester Circle 8315 Curlew Court 12137 Forest Park Circle 7019 74th St. Circle E. 5142 Napoli Run 9914 Clubhouse Drive 12046 Forest Park Circle 11725 Strandhill Court 2420 45th St. E. 7362 Eaton Court 12718 Stone Ridge Place 8312 Heritage Grand Place 6306 Glen Abbey Lane 4916 58th Terrace E. 7311 St. Georges Way 11336 Rivers Bluff Circle 6307 Thorndon Circle 7123 Fairway Bend Lane 12039 Aster Ave. 302 136th Court E.

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“It’s a very nice place,” he says. “The folks who live here are very congenial. We always have a good time and it has a lot of facilities that are geared toward older people. It’s a pleasant place to live. The clubs within Cascades hold events regularly. For example, Nick Mancuso attends the men’s coffee group on Mondays. The social committee plans events, such as the 10-year anniversary bash, and there are arts and craft classes, line-dancing lessons, bingo, tennis, swimming and other activities. “My kids get mad at me because every time they call, we aren’t home,” Lois Mancuso says, laughing. “It’s an active community. There’s always something going on.” Cascades residents felt turmoil when Levitt & Sons filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2007 and construction of the community came to a halt before it was fully developed. However, Medallion Home came in late 2009 and developed the remaining 65 home

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Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch Leo Rovers sold his home at 12335 Thornhill Court to Suzanne Wadina, of Lakewood Ranch, for $400,000. Built in 2008, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,136 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $369,000 in 2012. Braden River Lakes Benjamin Moricz, of Bradenton, sold his home at 4314 14th Ave. E. to Matthew Nooney and Marisa Cochran, of Bradenton, for $377,000. Built in 1992, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,738 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $360,000 in 2010. Waterlefe Golf and River Club Ben Strader Jr. sold his home at 9711 Portside Terrace to Douglas Roll and Francine D’Amico, of Geneva, N.Y., for $372,500. Built in 2003, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,155 square feet of living area. Carlyle at the Villages of Palm-Aire Harry and Marion Feasel sold their home at 5118 Creekside Trail to Joseph Toy and Shannon Ware, of Lexington, Ky., for $368,000. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,130 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $425,000 in 2005.

Louis Romell, trustee, and Olga Eppich, of Bradenton, sold the home at 6645 Cheswick St. to Debra Balle, of Sarasota, for $245,000. Built in 2000, it has

1,794 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $155,700 in 2010.

three bedrooms, two baths and 1,661 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $150,100 in 2000.

Peridia Marian Greer, of Port St. Lucie, sold her home at 4226 Augusta Terrace E. to Donald Lane and Patricia Lane, trustees, of Bradenton, for $262,000. Built in 1989, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,051 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $205,000 in 2012.

The Lagoon at Tidewater Preserve Wendy Gray, of Bradenton, sold her Unit D condominium at 1123 Riverscape St. to Michael Burdelik and Carol Burdelik, of Bradenton, for $320,000. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,332 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $200,000 in 2009.

Arbor Lakes Kenneth and Debra Morrissey sold their home at 6903 Stetson St. Circle to Thomas Ladewig and Kristen Ladewig, of Sarasota, for $260,100. Built in 1996, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,075 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $177,500 in 1996.

Tara Susan Hammel, personal representative, of Annapolis, Md., sold the home at 6807 Brookhaven Place to Joseph and Denise Head, of Bradenton, for $280,000. Built in 1997, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,989 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $209,000 in 2012.

Heritage Harbour Mary Honeyman, of Overland Park, Kansas, sold her home at 336 River Enclave Court to Michael Busby, of Bradenton, for $254,000. Built in 2009, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,055 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $214,000 in 2009.

Rosedale Golf and Tennis Club Christopher and Diane Kaullen, of Apollo Beach, sold their home at 8614 53rd Place E. to George and Paula Silvi, of Cary, N.C., for $278,000. Built in 2001, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,631 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $243,000 in 2010.

Silverlake Paul and Traci Troyer, of Sarasota, sold their home at 4907 60th Drive E. to Alan Sewell and Gerald McDermott, of Bradenton, for $230,100. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,950 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $175,000 in 2008.

Golf Pointe at Palm-Aire Country Club Jerry Thornton and Lynda Aldridge sold their Unit V-211 condominium at 5561 Golf Pointe Drive to Jay and Leslie Cohen, of York, Pa., for $265,000. Built in 1983, it has three bedrooms, two baths and

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Sabal Harbour Maxine Savage, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the home at 4651 Runabout Way to Valerie Cloud, of Bradenton, for $205,000. Built in 1999, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,530 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $180,000 in 2008. NORTH MANATEE Foxbrook Daniel Fennerty and Teresa Moore sold their home at 18008 Prairie Wolf Glen to James and Kumiko Carter, of Bradenton, for $380,000. Built in 2004, it has five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,351 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $370,000 in 2012. River Wilderness Diane French, of Lima, Ohio, sold her home at 11919 Oak Ridge Drive to Stephen and Holly Ward, of Parrish, for $340,000. Built in 1993, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,252 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $289,000 in 2014.

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River Woods Sterling Pope and Sheila Gordon-Pope, of North Lake, Texas, sold their home at 2804 River Woods Drive to Anna and Roy Studley, of Parrish, for $310,000. Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,313 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $271,000 in 2013. Manalee Federal National Mortgage Association sold the home at 4522 Eighth St. Court E. to Harold and Jean Prior, of Ellenton, for $281,000. Built in 1997, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,034 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $399,900 in 2004. Harrison Ranch Daniel and Marlene Cannon sold their home at 5318 98th Ave. E. to Karl and Karri Krumlauf, of Parrish, for $260,000. Built in 2011, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,688 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $222,200 in 2011. Lexington Chad Sanders and Beth Anlas, of Clearwater, sold their home at 11494 56th St. Circle E. to Paul and Gabriela Enoiu, of Parrish, for $260,000. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,663 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $311,000 in 2007.

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JAM SESSION by Lewis Forte 116 First grade time out? 117 Sweet-talk 118 Basic monetary unit of Canada 119 Risky rendezvous 120 Exchange political favors 121 “A Streetcar Named Desire” character

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1 Nearby 7 “The Flintstones” setting 14 Hanging loosely 19 Waterproofing topcoat 20 Midwife’s exhortation 21 Without principles 22 Let your winnings ride 23 Tape-recorder spindle 24 Something in your eye 25 Lavishes affection (on) 27 ___ up (absorb) 28 Level of accomplishment 29 Population growth factors 32 Registered to vote

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35 Much 36 Actress Gilpin of “Frasier” 37 ___ wait (prepare to ambush) 38 Some kitchen gizmos 41 “To the max” suffix 42 Paternity test factor 43 Chop-chop, to Byron 48 Seize an opportunity 50 When it’s high, it causes health problems 53 Act theatrically 56 PC data-sharing acronym 57 Cambodia neighbor 58 ___ donna (opera star)

62 Contain, as emotions 64 “___ death do us part” 65 Spelling or Amos 66 City north of Carson City 67 Music genre 69 “What ___ is new?” 70 China or European intro 71 “That’s so cool!” 72 Aromatic 2-Down 73 More unusual 74 Immobilizer 76 “I’m quoting this, errors and all” 77 Pharaoh’s land 79 Waterproof raincoats 81 Colleague of Calliope 86 Hibernation

87 “Silent Night” adjective 88 Farm female 91 Corcoran of “Bachelor Father” 92 Napa Valley wine variety 94 Some animal shelters 96 ___-inflammatory 97 Margarita order 102 Just-eaten 105 One worthy of emulation 106 Defective 107 “For Whom the Bell Tolls” character 108 Bowled over 109 Tree-shaded 113 RNA component

1 Deadly snake 2 Oolong, for one 3 High-decibel form of 67-Across 4 One given a portion 5 Below, to poets 6 Washer partner 7 Major TV network 8 Pencil ends 9 Bank action 10 Mobster’s speech, in stereotypes 11 Mel, the Giant slugger 12 Half a dance’s name 13 Boy doll 14 Do some finger-painting 15 Gambling with pingpong balls 16 The Little Mermaid 17 Erie or Panama 18 Actor Kinski 21 “Over the Rainbow” composer Harold 26 Syrup, before processing 28 21st letter of the Greek alphabet 29 Brewers’ yeast 30 Pelvis parts 31 Driving range peg 32 Seasoned pros 33 Curtain fabric 34 A shade of blue 39 “Cheers” actress Perlman 40 “Green Eggs and Ham” guy 43 Had a meal 44 Enjoyed the children’s zoo 45 “Happy Days” malt shop owner 46 Lacking refinement 47 With more of a certain shade tree

49 John Lennon’s wife 50 Doctor’s facilities 51 Harmful look 52 Place for a pot 54 Software expert 55 “A mouse!” 58 Light refractors 59 You can’t keep it forever 60 Persuade 61 Unification Church member nickname, once 63 Whom psychiatrists see 64 Chinese mafia 67 Extremely easy victory 68 “Norma ___” (1979 movie) 73 Conductor Klemperer 75 A country’s output, for short 76 Trembled 78 Wordplay groaner 80 Lip-___ (pretend to sing) 82 Not permanent, as ink 83 Building manager’s schedule 84 Sampras of the courts 85 The wife of Geraint in Arthurian lore 88 Conductor Mata 89 Oliver ___ Holmes 90 “30” to an editor 92 Gives the goad-ahead? 93 “... and ___ the opposite shore will be” 95 Sample, as wine 97 Eyeball-bending drawings 98 Finger-pointer 99 Square-jawed detective Dick 100 Visibility hindrances 101 Discharge, as lava 103 Encircles with a belt 104 “Cats” poet T.S. 106 Anglo-___ War (18991902) 109 Punching tool 110 Greek “P” 111 ___, borrow or steal 112 Word with “Rio” or “Mar” 114 “Do the Right Thing” pizzeria owner 115 Important time in history

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BLUE FISH CLEANING INC. 941-705-3812. Insured, Bonded. Affordable reliable home cleaning, $80, 2 cleaners, 2 hours. KATHERINE AND KEN, your clean dream team. Houses, condos, interior painting. Bonded and Insured. References include Larry Cohen, LBK/ Sleep King. Call 941-737-1116. RESIDENTIAL CLEANING. 10 Years Experience. Reliable. Dependable. Professional. Friendly Service. Call 860-333-4574. THE CONCIERGE PROPERTY SERVICES CO. Affordable, Trustworthy, Quality Housekeeping, Personal Concierge/Driver. Great References. Lic./Ins. 941-320-2469.

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Landscaping & Lawn Service

LONGBOAT KEY GETAWAY, 1BR/1BA. Updated, end unit villa. Beach access. Pets ok. $139,900. Brooke O’Malley, CLUB REALTY 941-726-2677

ONE DAY Sale. Saturday, 8-4pm. Kitchen, gift items, small appliances, more. 6731 Coyote Ridge Ct. 34201 RIVER CLUB Community Garage Sale, Saturday, March 14th, 8a.m. - 2p.m. Located next to Lakewood Ranch, between SR 70 & University Parkway.

RIVER STRAND. Gated, Amenity Rich, Golf/ Tennis/Fitness. $350,000. Also available, Furnished, 3BR plus office, Pool/Spa. Call Brooke O'Malley, CLUB REALTY 941-726-2677

Merchandise Wanted

Adult Care Services

COINS, STAMPS, GOLD & SILVER WANTED. Paying Spot on Gold Bullion. IMMEDIATE PAYMENT. Suncoast Stamp Company, 8520 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-921-9761

Cleaning

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NORTHWEST BRADENTON. 4BR/3BA, split, pool. 2+ Car garage. Mature landscaping. Move in ready. Must see. New a/c, carpets, paint. 10 Minutes to beach, walk to parks. $515,000. River’s Ridge, 2037 84th St. Circle NW. Pat 941-722-8017, 516-840-5503

SEEKING GENTLY WORN Fine Ladies & Men’s Clothing for AT LAST Sarasota’s Newest Consignment Store 6280 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd. Next to the Parkway 8 Cinema. Call 685-4295 for an appointment

GULFSIDE A/C & Heating, LLC. SALES & SERVICE, FREE ESTIMATES! 10 MINUTE RESPONSE. Visa/MC/Disc. Lic. #CAC1816929 941-962-6863.

PERSONALIZED INDIVIDUAL CARE IN YOUR HOME. Offering non-medical and medical care developed and designed for your wants and needs. Includes: Homemaking, errands, doctor’s visits, transportation, meal prep in conjunction with special dietary needs & medication supervision (plus so much more). For more details call 941.377.4465 or visit our website at www.EldercareSarasota.com or E-mail us at: EldercareSRQ@aol.com. Lic# 30211372, Bonded and Insured.

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CLEANING

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CLOCK REPAIR

AMEROVENT

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REALTORS

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Only organic and sterile material used

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f folk music conjures images of another era — perhaps of hippies and sit-ins — the Sarasota Folk Club wants you to know that the music form has changed. Sort of. Although it still maintains a hearty dose of its 1960s revivalist roots, the music you’ll hear at club’s upcoming folk festival has evolved to mirror what its purpose has been all along — to reflect the conversations of the present. PAGE 2

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“Essentially folk music is the music that is of the people,” says Eileen Kozloff, director of the Sarasota Folk Festival. “To me folk music is what people are doing, listening to and creating at this point in time.” The Sarasota Folk Festival, which will be held March 21 and 22, at Oscar Scherer State Park, carries out that idea by bringing in dozens of local and national folk musicians to perform. Beginning in 2000 with a collaboration between the Sarasota Folk Club and the Crowley Museum and Nature Center, the festival moved to its current expansive camping location from Crowley in 2009. “This is one big reunion for most of the attending musicians,” says Kozloff. “It’s just a harmonious cacophony of sound.” And to understand how the folk of today is different from its ’60s-inspired parent, one needs only to look at the musical lineup for this year’s festival. The headlining bands include Roy Schneider and Kim Mayfield, the former being a contestant on NBC’s “The Voice”; Lon and Lis Williamson, a Florida couple playing together for more than 30 years; The New 76ers, a young acoustic trio from Tallahassee; and Radoslav Lorković, a multiinstrumentalist from Croatia who has performed all over the world, from the Canary Islands to Carnegie Hall. The festival also highlights regional artists such as Bing Futch, a master of the mountain dulcimer, and The Hum-

Q: Who is your folk hero? A: I would have to say that Joan Baez and Bob Dylan were probably huge influences on me in terms of wanting to get music out as a force of expressing political commentary and to address the rights of man. They awakened a social consciousness in myself and others at my age. Q: What other type of music do you listen to — anything surprising? A: I love really multi-genre music. As a piano player, Bach is one of my all-time favorites. And in the jazz world I just admire so many. I really enjoy bluegrass and good blues like B.B. King. I can even appreciate rap if it’s well-written. Something that would have good timing and be well-rhymed and possibly executed with a singer with a good interplay. Q: If you could perform a duet with anyone, who would it be? A: Well, of course Joan, but I love Emmylou Harris and I’d probably want to sing a duet with Mark Knopf. A trio with Emmylou and Mark Knopfler — I have chills just being asked that question.

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Q: Are there any instruments you feel are misunderstood? A: I think the autoharp is misunderstood because people think of it as not a fully developed instrument and that the people playing it aren’t serious musicians. It’s still changing. The autoharp is now made by wonderful luthiers, and they’re in the hands of some great players. Mike Seeger was part of my world intimately, and he played the autoharp. Brian Bowers has used the autoharp. The popularity of that instrument has just to come into its own. Q: What are three words you would use to describe folk music? A: Inclusive, expressive and accessible.

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mingbirds, an alternative country Tampa duo. “I think a lot of the music we play is semi-pop music,” says Jim Dunn, who has been the festival’s soundboard operator and acoustics guru for the last 10 years. “You’d be surprised how few people try to cover or copy any Bob Dylan, Peter, Paul and Mary or Kingston Trio. We are trying to differentiate ourselves from that.” The diverse mix of artists at the festival reflects the direction of folk music as it moves away from its traditional roots and transitions into a new Americana. “If we don’t get the youth, if we don’t accept the transition between old-time folk and this bridge to the next generation, we’ll die out,” says Kozloff. JAMMIN’ OUT

The music being played at the Sarasota Folk Festival maintains folk’s inherent aspect: the voice of the people. Whether it’s a protest song from the turbulent 1960s or a coffee shop ode to an unrequited love, folk music has always been a reflection of the moment. As a testament to that, the festival works to cultivate a musical conversation. Unlike other music festivals featuring one major stage/performance space, the Sarasota Folk Festival is akin to a two-day musical colony all about sharing. Three stage spaces, a jam space, workshop tent, a children’s space and a dozen food and craft vendors will occupy the park adjacent to its nature center, parking and camp sites. It’s a collaborative

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village that encourages mingling and — most importantly — jamming together. There isn’t a divide between the 36 musicians and acts scheduled to perform and the estimated 2,000 attendees. “There’s a jam tent, and you’ll see a lot of performers and people not performing bring their guitars and play together,” says Carolyn Dunn, vendor coordinator for the festival. “There will be a workshop space with people talking about their craft, giving tips and advice.” Dunn and her husband moved in 2005 to Sarasota from Burlington, Vt., and have been active members of the folk club as well as assisted in the technical needs of the festival. Calling herself “the bass-playing grandma,” Carolyn, with her

husband on guitar, has been playing music for years. Similarly, Kozloff is one of the many folk music and acoustic instrumentalists who calls Sarasota and its folk club home. A transplant from Harrisburg, Pa., the multi-instrumentalist who specializes in autoharp and mandolin moved in 2011 to Sarasota and joined the club. Managing the festival since then, Kozloff views the annual acoustic extravaganza as a unique music festival in the area. And, the festival is a natural extension of Kozloff’s lifelong love affair with music. “I was telling a friend of mine this morning that one of my report cards in kindergarten said I enjoyed making up songs and teaching them,” she said. “It was

sort of a natural thing from the earliest record.” Kozloff grew up in a musical household. Her family listened to music from an extensive 78 rpm jazz and classical music record collection. “We use to sing in the car, even musical theater,” says Kozloff. “Me coming to folk music allowed me to play with a bunch of different genres.” She learned to play piano first. The piano evolved into a lap dulcimer, then the autoharp, mandolin and now the guitar. “One string instrument influenced the next,” says Kozloff. “Because folk music is of the people, I think it’s participatory. It’s not like you’re in a concert hall. You’re integrated into the music and the people at the same time.”

When: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 21, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m Sunday, March 22 Where: Oscar Scherer State Park, 1843 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey Tickets: Weekend pass $30; prices vary Info: saraostafolkfestival. org.

FOOD FOR FOLK The Florida Music Food Initiative is a collective of musicians who will have their instrument cases open at the festival and will perform for money that goes toward the Florida Association of Food Banks and The Florida Coalition for the Homeless. In addition, any non-perishable food items donated to the group will go to All Faiths Food Bank.

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CREATORS & COLLECTORS SELF-GUIDED ART & STUDIO TOUR The Fine Arts Society of Sarasota Diane Roskamp Exhibition Hall, Ringling College of Art & Design 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 13 and 14 Tickets: $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Call 330-0680.

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‘I’M A STRANGER HERE MYSELF’ Keating Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre 8 p.m. March 17 and 18 Runs through March 29. Tickets: $36 to $39. Call 366-9000.

MUSIC THE JUDI GLOVER QUARTET The Venice Arts Center 2 p.m. March 12 Tickets: $12. Call 485-7136.

FUZIÓN DANCE ARTISTS 9TH ANNUAL CONCERT Jane B. Cook Theater, FSU Center for the Performing Arts 7:30 p.m. March 12,13 and 14; 2 p.m. March 15 Tickets: $39; $15 student rush. Call 359-0099.

FRANCIS SCHWARTZ AND TANIA-MARIA RODRIGUEZ Lifelong Learning Academy Selby Auditorium, USF Sarasota-Manatee 3 p.m. March 12 Tickets: $15. Call 359-4296.

‘JERSEY BOYS’ Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall 8 p.m. March 12, 13 and 14; 2 p.m. March 12 and 14; 1:30 and 7 p.m. March 15 Tickets: $65 to $120. Call 953-3368.

SOUNDSCAPES: MASTERWORKS FOR PERCUSSION First United Methodist Church 4 p.m. March 12 Tickets: $10. Call 955-0935.

‘OUR BETTERS’ Mertz Theatre, Asolo Repertory Theatre 8 p.m. March 12 and 13; 2 p.m. March 18 Runs through April 19 Tickets: $22 to $54. Call 351-8000.

CONCERT AT NOON: STUDIO AND APPRENTICE ARTISTS Sarasota Opera House Noon March 13 Tickets: $5. Call 366-8450. JOHN DEPAOLA QUARTET The Jazz Club of Sarasota, Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota 2 p.m. March 13 Tickets: $8 to $12. Call 366-1552.

COVERS AT 3 Studio Artists of Sarasota Opera, Sarasota Opera House 3 p.m. March 13 Tickets: $5. Call 366-8450. THE YING QUARTET Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota, Historic Asolo Theater 7:30 p.m. March 14 and 15 Tickets: $25 to $45. Call 360-7399. CYNTHIA SAYER, JAZZ BANJO Glenridge Performing Arts Center 8 p.m. March 14; 2 p.m. March 15 Tickets: $17.50 to $22.50. Call 552-5325. POLISH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SARASOTA CONCERT Holley Hall at the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center 4 p.m. March 15 Tickets: $30, $15 with student ID. Call 924-0899. THE TAKÁCS QUARTET WITH JOY YANG Sarasota Concert Association, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall 8 p.m. March 17 Tickets: $40 to $70. Call 225-6500.

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NICK’S PICK ‘DON CARLOS’ Even though it’s the penultimate year of Sarasota Opera’s nearly three decades-long Verdi Cycle (performing every major and minor work by Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi), this year’s addition to the cycle feels like a grand and epic finale. “Don Carlos” is the Italian master’s five-act grand opera and depicts the story of love and betrayal in the Spanish royal family between King Phillippe II and his son, Don Carlos, as they vie for the affection of the French princess, Élisabeth de Valois. This rarely performed “Paris version” of the show, which includes the original first act in the wintry forests of Fontainebleau, France, is more than four-and-a-halfhour opera experience if one

counts the two 20-minute intermissions. Running this week at 6:30 p.m. March 12 and 18 and 1:30 p.m. March 15, the opera, like any great work of art, compresses that intimidating runtime. And with sophisticated sets and costumes, stellar performances by leads Jonathan Burton, Michelle Johnson, Kevin Short, Marco Nisticò, Young Bok Kim and Mary Phillips, as well as pristine musical performance by the orchestra led by Maestro Victor DeRenzi, four-and-a-half hours have never passed by so quickly or so enjoyably. Where: Sarasota Opera House When: Runs through March 24 Tickets: $19 to $125 Info: Call 328-1300

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Fresh Faces Local artist Sam Whiting, who made a foothold in the art community with colorful fish portraits, continues to explore various other artistic avenues.

Sam Whiting can paint you anything. The artist and former designer can produce portraits, abstracts and landscapes within a few days’ time. Just don’t ask him to paint fish. The Louisville, Ky.-born and Richmond, Va.-raised 62-yearold artist left a career as a graphic designer and production artist 20 years ago and started painting large and vibrant portraits of colorful tropical fish. The soothing aquatic portraits struck a chord with Sarasota residents and organizations. But after selling more than an estimated 250 portraits of fish, Whiting’s need to express another aspect of his artistic side took over. “I just got tired of them,” says Whiting, “and I’ve always tried to stimulate myself by doing different things.” Whiting’s unyielding drive for new things is a common theme of his life. And his need to create art has always been at the center of this drive. “I pretty much painted all my life,” says Whiting. “At the beginning, I used it as gifts for friends and family.” After graduating from high school, he spent from 1973 to 1977 in the U.S. Coast Guard. Whiting

attended the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and earned an Associate of Science degree in advertising. Whiting then spent 15 years as a graphic designer and art director for various ad agencies in Florida and Texas. But he eventually became burnt out with advertising and searched for a new artistic outlet. Living in a cozy artist’s loft on Citrus Avenue, Whiting hasn’t let age or time slow down his creative ambition. His studio space is awash in color. Whiting’s easel is surrounded by portraitures, landscapes and abstracts, representative of his diverse interests and experiments in style. “A painting can take me five minutes or two weeks,” says Whiting. “I like to work pretty fast.” Portraits of friends and celebrities, such as Amy Lee, lead singer of Evanescence, and Scarlett Johansson, are frequent subjects. But instead of traditional portraiture, Whiting injects abstract patterns, reminiscent of Austrian artist Gustav Klimt, into his works. “I like to branch out and challenge myself,” says Whiting. Whiting is always tweaking his artistic style, including reassessing finished works. He is currently adding elements of abstract and

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geometric patterns to some of his more traditional portraits. “I was doing everything in outline with notes of realism,” says Whiting. “But now I see my paintings as a conversation that doesn’t really end. They also take me back, and I remember what I was doing at the time.”

“I was doing everything in outline with notes of realism. But now I see my paintings as a conversation that doesn’t really end. They also take me back, and I remember what I was doing at the time.” – Sam Whiting

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in. Their sweet (or angry) voices got airplay in a time when that mattered. This revue does justice to these voices of the 1960s and ’70s. The songs include Paul Simon’s “The Fighter” and “Cecelia,” Graham Nash’s “Teach Your Children Well,” Ray Orbison’s “Blue Bayou” and more tunes than I can list. They’re all good — though some are trimmed to the bone. My advice? Reduce the song list and play each song in full. If “American Pie” is the title, I want the whole pie. Quality, not quantity, is what counts, right? At least to my ears. I don’t listen to Beethoven or Stravinsky out of nostalgia. I listen because their music is good. The same applies to songs by Brian Wilson, Bob Dylan, Graham Nash, Simon and the rest. Who cares what year they wrote their tunes? It’s good stuff. Period. But maybe that’s just me. I can’t help but notice the rest of the baby boomer audience happily feasting on slice after slice of nostalgic pie. (Their joy of recognition while singing along on the choruses would be the tip-off.) It’s the soundtrack of their misspent youth, thus they dig it. Fine by me. There’s no wrong reason to listen to the good stuff, especially when such a good band is playing it.

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child of Rebecca and Richard Hopkins. Director Russell Treyz and Musical Director Ben Krauss put the pedal to the metal and bring it to life. As the title implies, it’s a slice of a ’60s song served hot. The revue begins with a tight rendition of the Beach Boys’ “Surfin’ USA.” (Lyrics by Brian Wilson. Tune ripped off from Chuck Berry.) The talk before the tune gives a wise nod to the song’s doo-wop roots. That a cappella genre thrived on tight vocal harmonies, clever lyrics and a simple rhythm line wrapped in polyphonic complexity. Add instruments? Surf music is basically what you get. Nice insight. But there’s a bigger picture. Voice, plus polyphony, plus storytelling. It’s a branch on the tree of rock (as seen in Jack Black’s “School of Rock”). Doowop, surf music and folk rock are merely twigs on that branch. And what tender twigs they are … touchy-feely, tender sensitive twigs. And that’s cool. Rock isn’t all in-your-face aggression. As much as I love the Ramones and MC5, they’re not the whole show. Emotional connection shares billing with alienation; voices singing sweetly together can also rock. It’s what doo-wop, surf music, folk rock and the ballads of bleedingheart singer-songwriters have in common. The human voice as a musical instrument, basically. And vocal harmony holds this show together. It’s the bed that such odd musical bedfellows as the Byrds, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Lovin’ Spoonful, Billy Joel, Paul Simon and/or Garfunkel, Carole King, the Doobie Brothers and Neil Diamond lie

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Featuring Sotto Voce Director Melissa Kievman. Inside Asolo Rep invites you to hear from the creative artist responsible for producing the work you see on stage. Join us and be a true insider! Come early and enjoy coffee and pastries in the lobby!

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Melissa Kievman, Director (Sotto Voce)

Mark Checcone, MD (941) 404-LIFT

Sarasota Garden Club is dedicated to the study and promotion of Florida gardening and floral design in environmentally-friendly ways.

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SOTTO VOCE • By NILO CRUZ • IN THE HISTORIC ASOLO THEATER Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Nilo Cruz examines the resiliency of love and the indelible power of memories in this exquisite new play centered on the 1939 voyage of the S.S. St. Louis, which left Nazi Germany for Cuba filled with Jewish refugees.