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Two couples picketed Saturday at the entrance of River Strand to raise awareness about problems in their condos.

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Roland Martin and Bill McGuire show off one of their catches while fishing in December in Lakewood Ranch.

MPO seeks input on future road planning The MPO hosted its second of about 20 focus group meetings last week in Lakewood Ranch.

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R.J. Dominic and Louie Podolinsky picket outside the entrance to River Strand to educate fellow homeowners about the problem with oversized air-conditioning units and their case.

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PAM EUBANKS SENIOR EDITOR LAKEWOOD RANCH — As 14 residents of the Lakewood Ranch community sat in a semicircle at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Thursday, they had one thing in mind: transportation.

The focus group met with Michael Maholtz, transportation planner with the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization, a regional transportation planning agency, and Nick

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Mold covered furniture, clothing, walls and cabinets in the Dominics’ unit.

RIVER STRAND — Nearly a year ago, R.J. and Sharon Dominic came home to find mold in their home after their air-conditioning unit didn’t remove humidity properly.

It covered their walls and cabinets and even ruined their shoes.

The couple and neighbors Louie and Anita Podolinsky filed a lawsuit against Conditioned Air Corp., of Naples, for installing an oversized air-conditioning unit — a 2-ton unit, compared with the 1-ton unit their condo required.

When Roland Martin came to Lakewood Ranch in the fall for the Harvest Moon Festival, he heard fishing in some of the lakes was superb.

So, he and his crew of “Fishing with Roland Martin” returned in December to fish on lakes owned by Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch. The result? A big catch.

They landed more than 40 fish in a matter of hours. The following day, they fished again, filming a segment for Martin’s show.

The piece, which also features the Ancient Oak Gun Club, will air at 12:30 p.m. March 27 on the NBC Sports Network. For more information, visit fishingwithrolandmartin. com.

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Ranch secures gator permitting change Lakewood Ranch officials hope a new permit will allow them to better monitor the conduct of alligator trappers.

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BALLROOM BLITZ Sid Pocius keeps Sarasota’s dancing community on its toes.

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GATOR PERMITTING

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Now retired Supervisor Tom Bishop accepts a gavel from Supervisor Alan Silverglat, Chairman Marty Cohn and Supervisor Tom Leavey.

PAM EUBANKS SENIOR EDITOR LAKEWOOD RANCH — Officials of

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall are now on their way to better regulating how alligator trapping is conducted in Lakewood Ranch.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission this month approved Town Hall’s request for a targeted harvest area permit, which will allow Lakewood Ranch’s community development districts to set more controls for trapping nuisance alligators on community development district property.

Previously, Town Hall simply authorized trappers to come on site to remove nuisance gators, once contacted by the FWC because of a resident complaint.

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey said some planned changes include issuing permits for 30 rather than 45 days and only allowing trappers to trap in the lake in

which the nuisance alligator was reported. Currently, trappers can travel from pond to pond.

Over the next few weeks, Town Hall officials will interview Manatee County’s five licensed trappers to see which it will allow on property.

Full details of permit requirements and trapper selections will come before the boards at their April meeting, Rey said.

Rey said the districts will not change their existing nuisance alligator policy, which does not allow for Town Hall to make judgements about whether a reported nuisance alligator actually is acting aggressively. If a resident requests a gator’s removal, the gator will be removed.

“Our policy stands,” Rey said.

“This is about improving the process. Now we know when trappers are on the property and have more of a monitoring posture.”

Contact Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com.

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Glenda Robertson is sworn in as as supervisor for Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 5.

Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 5 supervisors bid farewell to longtime Supervisor Tom Bishop at their March 19 meeting.

Chairman Marty Cohn, who has golfed with Bishop for a decade, presented his fellow supervisor with an award and thanked him for his service.

“It’s been a fun run, and I want each of the board members to know if they run into those hard decisions, which they will, they now have (one more) resident who appreciates their work and supports them,” Bishop said.

Glenda Robertson, who was sworn in at the same meeting, will serve the remainder of Bishop’s term.

Robertson served on the board from November 2006 to November 2010.

“I look forward to it, and hopefully, I’ll do a good job,” she said.

IN OTHER BUSINESS: CDD 1 n The Summerfield/Riverwalk Village Association’s Safety Committee will meet at 7 p.m.

March 26, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, to discuss speeding on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

CDD 6 n Supervisors approved a bond refinancing that will save hundreds of dollars for 191 property owners within Country Club West. n Supervisors accepted the immediate resignation of Supervisor James Hill, who resigned for personal reasons. The district seeks applicants for his replacement. Resumes must be submitted to Jessica Mears, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall,

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After a bike accident took away her mobility, Nancy Janus’ friends rallied for a chance to get it back.

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ancy Janus is comfortable in her own skin, but not necessarily with her condition.

A cycle-100-miles-a-week, travel-the-world type of woman, Janus’ life was put on hold in March 2012, after a car struck her while she was riding her bicycle a block from her River Club home.

She’s not paralyzed, but an incomplete spinal cord injury severely limits her abilities: She can’t get in and out of bed on her own; she uses a motorized wheelchair, although she now can walk short distances with a walker; she “poke, poke, pokes” with a stylist to type on her computer because her hands don’t work; and she can’t cook or help clean her home.

“It’s been an enormous adjustment for me,” Janus said. “I’ve always been super independent and very active.”

But, Janus is hopeful her condition may soon change.

Thanks to a crowdfunding page started Feb. 23 by friend Kay Yoder, Janus is just a flight away from a dream come true: receiving stem cell treatment at the Stem Cell Institute, in Panama.

“Nobody is making any big promises, but if they didn’t think they could help, they wouldn’t take me,” Janus said, adding she learned she’d been accepted into the program last week.

The institute will use stem cells from Janus’ own bone marrow, as well as donated cells, for treatment.

She and her husband, Brian Berry, will leave in June.

In less than a month, the crowd-funding page has generated more than $31,000 — beating the original fundraising goal, but still shy of the new $37,000 goal, which will fund not only Janus’ treatments, but also help pay for plane tickets, hotel accommodations, food and other costs

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GET INVOLVED Nancy Janus’ stem cell treatment will cost $32,500.

As of Monday, her crowdfunding page had raised more than $31,000 for the cause. Organizers hope to raise $37,000, which will also help pay for Janus’ travel, lodging, food and other non-treatment related expenses.

If you want to contribute toward Nancy Janus’ stem cell treatment, visit her crowdfunding page, youcaring.com/ nancyjanus.

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County hires new safety director The Manatee County Commission Tuesday unanimously approved Robert Smith as the county’s new public safety director. He will start his new position mid-April.

County officials chose Smith from a pool of 147 applicants. He replaces interim Public Safety Director Laurie Feagans, who started in the position in November.

Smith will assume leadership of a 216-employee department that includes the Emergency Communications Center, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services and Marine Rescue.

The county has begun a process to improve its 911 services, a program of which Smith will be a key player.

Smith has more than 22 years of experience in the emergency management field. He previously served as the emergency management, risk management and safety official of the Arlington, Va., school system.

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Still a member of the Sarasota Manatee Bicycle Club, Nancy Janus used to try to ride about 100 miles per week. She was on her way to join the group for a 30-mile ride when she was struck by a car near her home in River Club.

during her monthlong stay out of country.

Donors have been friends and family, former students and even old high school classmates, among others.

“It’s extraordinary,” said Janus, who has been teaching at Eckerd College, in St. Petersburg, for 21 years — and even went back to teaching part time after her accident. “I feel like, ‘little me.’ People are coming out of the woodwork.

It’s been delicious. It makes you

feel like your life has been worthwhile.”

Yoder, who has known Janus for more than a decade, set up the crowdfunding page as a “let’s see what happens.” She’s been stunned by the results.

“I had no idea,” said Yoder, an East County resident. “I’ve been inspired. When I see the people rallying around her, it’s been a huge blessing for me.”

Janus knows her odds for improvement after stem cell

treatment are not guaranteed, but she remains optimistic. If her condition improves, she hopes to begin traveling internationally again for firsthand humanitarian work. She also hopes to lighten the burden of her care from her husband, if even a little.

“I hope as I get better, things like that will become possible,” Janus said. “I don’t have any vision of a retired life.”

Contact Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com.

SPINAL INJURY

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Nancy Janus has taught at Eckerd College, in St. Petersburg, for 21 years. She began teaching part time again in fall 2013, after she’d recovered sufficiently from her injuries.

Nancy Janus suffers from an incomplete spinal cord injury, which means her spinal cord was not cut or knocked, but instead became compressed. Scar tissue now prevents nerve signals from transmitting in their correct routes, limiting her fine motor function.

Stem cell treatment, Janus said, may help the nerves find detours around the scar tissue so her motor skills can improve.

The Florida Department of Transportation has circled Aug. 3 as the start date for construction of the new diverging diamond interchange at University Parkway and Interstate 75.

Plans for the interchange have been sent to Tallahassee for review.

The $82 million project, which is completely funded, will be finished by September 2017.

FDOT has ordered a temporary bridge for the median of I-75 to use while interchange is being constructed.

FDOT will review bids from potential contractors for the project in May.

Haile teacher recognized by congressman Another East County teacher has received recognition for her efforts in and out of the classroom.

A civics, history and AVID teacher at Carlos E. Haile Middle School, Amanda Rojas received the 2015 Congressional Teacher Award March 20.

She received a certificate at a ceremony in U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan’s office in Sarasota.

Buchanan created the award last year to recognize teachers for their “ability to teach and inspire students,” he said.

MEETINGS Manatee County Commissioners Land Use Meeting — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 2, at the County Administrative Center, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton

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Goodwill’s opening draws thousands Patrons from East County to Sun City gather to shop at Goodwill Manasota’s new Ranch Lake Plaza location.

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— Donna Lawson had a mission: Get to Goodwill’s grand opening before “the 4 a.m. woman.”

Lawson, a longtime Goodwill shopper, has attended a range of local Goodwill openings. For each event, she wakes up early and drives to the store in hopes of being the first person in line.

But she has never gotten there first.

“I don’t know her name, but this one woman was always there before me,” Lawson said. “No

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Goodwill employee Marion Motley greets the store’s first customers with a smile.

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matter how early I was, 5 or 6 a.m., she was always there.”

But, at the grand opening of Goodwill’s newest location, off State Road 70 in Ranch Lake Plaza, Lawson got her wish. She and friend, Marie Phillips, secured the first spot in line and were the first to enter when the store opened at 9 a.m. March 19. The women and nearly 2,000 others shopped at the store that day.

Hundreds of shoppers lined the sidewalk in front of the store, eager to browse the clothing, shoes and other items in the 23,000-square-foot store.

The location is the largest Goodwill retailer in a four-county area, Goodwill Manasota spokeswoman Kelly Davis said.

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MOLD IN CONDOS: Ongoing litigation RECURRING PROBLEM

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Furniture in the Dominics home, including this desk, was covered in mold. While they did lose some personal items from the damage, many of them could be cleaned.

Management and an engineering firm, Sarasota-based ESC Energy and Sustainability Consultants, to inspect their condo; a report showed the unit was running and the humidifier worked properly.

The couples did not sue Lennar per an arbitration agreement in their homebuyer documents, but are pursuing compensation from

Conditioned Air. Mediation failed in November, but the Dominics and Podolinskys haven’t given up in their efforts to collect about $30,000 and $50,000, respectively, in mold-remediation costs — more with attorneys’ fees.

“We’re in a holding pattern,” R.J. Dominic said of the lawsuit’s

“We did nothing wrong. Our whole dream has been crushed by this experience for us, the Podolinskys and everyone else who has to deal with it.”

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Last week, R.J. Dominic filed a complaint against Conditioned Air with the Better Business Bureau. He also plans to file a complaint with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, as part of his quest for resolution.

“We did nothing wrong,” Sharon Dominic said. “Our whole dream has been crushed by this experience for us, the Podolinskys and everyone else who has to deal with it.”

Conditioned Air’s attorney Thamir Kaddouri, did not return inquiries seeking comment.

In 2010, a similar problem with oversized air-conditioning units arose in the neighboring four-level Terrace condominium complexes.

Steve O’Brien, who served as the condo association’s president at that time, said an engineering report showed the airconditioning units were too large and cooled them too quickly. Lennar forced the air-conditioning subcontractor, Bel Air, to replace 28 of 30 units.

“They did resolve our problem, but it was like pulling teeth,” he said.

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The excessive tonnage of the unit caused it to short cycle, which, in turn, resulted in excessive humidity in the condo, they said.

Since the incident, the couples both have installed wholehouse dehumidifiers to prevent a similar incident. They and other unit owners are notifying new residents of Veranda condos to install the dehumidifier as soon as possible, because Conditioned Air continues to install the same sized unit in new condos.

On Saturday, the Dominics and the Podolinskys picketed in front of the entrance to their River Strand community.

“We’re hoping to get our money back (for remediation) and alert all the other owners; they are at risk, as well,” Louie Podolinsky said. “It could happen in their condo at any point in time. We put the dehumidifier in the day it was cleaned. Its runs all day, every day.”

The case is ongoing.

Lennar, River Strand’s developer, asserted the owners did not maintain the unit properly, although the couples argue otherwise. The Dominics hired Bradenton-based Air Quality

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TRANSPORTATION: Focus groups

– Jim Bloomquist, focus group participant and resident of Lakewood Ranch

if it isn’t in the five-year plan or the 10-year plan, it’s been missed,” he said.

Maholtz said the MPO does not handle state-level projects, but such a concept would require more political influence than the area currently has. Land is set aside for I-75’s ultimate 12-lane configuration.

Longtime resident Don O’Leary pulled out a list he created, estimating 4,300 homes and 9,000 vehicles being added to State Road 70, east of Lorraine Road.

“State Road 70 is a one-lane Road there,” O’Leary said.

The need to advance the widening of the roadway, O’Leary said, already exists.

Maholtz said a study of that area began about one year ago.

Maholtz and Lepp said the focus group proved valuable.

“There’s a lot of unfinished needs that are out there,” Lepp said. “We’ve identified them in 2035, but we need to see if we can bump them up.”

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Louise Levinson, right, has lived in Lakewood Ranch for 16 years. “We’ve watched (the community) grow and the traffic has grown proportionally,” she says.

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Lakewood Ranch resident Bob Swiatek listens as MPO officials answer questions about the organization’s five-year plan.

Individuals can offer suggestions for the Strategic Mobility Plan on the MPO’s new website, strategicmobilityplan.com.

On the website, MPO officials ask specific questions of visitors, such as “What are your concerns for mobility for seniors and what are your suggested solutions to these concerns?” and “How would you rate the condition of the road infrastructure in your community?” among others.

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Lepp, a consultant with Renaissance Planning Group, to discuss transportation needs and priorities for the next 40 years.

The focus group meeting was the second in a series of about 20 the MPO will host across Sarasota and Manatee counties as it works to finalize its Strategic Mobility Plan, which projects transportation needs and sets priorities for transportation through 2040.

Officials will adopt the plan in December.

“It’s part of our public outreach,” Maholtz said. “What do they see as problems and what might fix them?”

MPO officials will meet with representatives of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance this week. Other focus groups will target area chamber of commerces, redevelopment agencies and representatives of various industries, Maholtz said.

“It’s hard to get a good attendance at a large public workshop,” Maholtz said. “Our big input comes from these (focus group) meetings and our new website.”

Lakewood Ranch residents shared their concerns about existing roads and future transportation needs during the hourand-a-half-long meeting.

Participant Jim Bloomquist said although the Florida Department of Transportation plans to widen Interstate 75 to include express lanes between exits, the concept should be advanced.

“The research is clear (on how much this improves traffic flow);

“The research is clear (on how much this improves traffic flow); if it isn’t in the five-year plan or the 10-year plan, it’s been missed.”

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MAN ON STREET

Federal agents say ‘social engineering’ is the new buzz word in cybercrime.

PASSWORD PROTECTIONS

PAM EUBANKS SENIOR EDITOR

Members and guests of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance learned about cybercrime and strategies to protect themselves against it March 18, at the Polo Grill and Bar’s Fete Ballroom, during a luncheon featuring Federal Bureau of Investigation special agents David Nelson and Tom Baugher.

The pair offered a glimpse into the FBI’s Cybercrime program, as well as current threats on the Internet and mitigation strategies.

“Cybercrime has touched every type of criminal investigation,” Nelson said. “You can do everything right and still be a victim.”

The following are ways to stay secure.

Nelson said creating strong, unique passwords is critical for maintaining cyber security. Individuals also should have different passwords for each of their accounts.

Passwords should include at least one capital letter and one number.

A simple suggestion is to pick a phrase, such as “Just do it,” and include a number at the beginning, a capital and changing the “o” to a zero. So, “justdoit” would become “14Justd0it.”

You can change the number each year to modify the password and still remember it easily.

Eric Wilson and Lori Denny chat with Dan Donnelly before lunch.

“I thought it was very good and relevant. The threats are there, and they are real. We all know it, but this brought it to the forefront.”

— Mark Monismith Photos by Pam Eubanks

FBI special agent David Nelson defines cybercrime as any criminal activity committed via the computer, a network, a phone or device.

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The FBI recommends three things: Keep your computer’s operating system up to date, use a firewall, and use antivirus and anti-spyware regularly.

Those suggestions, however, are out of date, Nelson said.

Now, he says “social engineering” — manipulating people so they give up confidential information, such as passwords and bank information, is prevalent.

Individuals should run patches for their operating systems and take other action, such as using strong, unique passwords, being aware of social networks and contacting financial institutions the moment fraud is suspected.

Nelson said to make sure you have a password-protected WiFi connection at home. In one instance off Sarasota Bay, FBI agents raided the home of a man in a waterfront condo who they believed had been involved with child pornography.

However, they discovered a yacht captain in the neighboring harbor had been accessing the man’s open WiFi connection to download the pornographic images.

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“I learned how interesting criminal minds work and that I have to go change all my passwords. I do change them up, though.”

— Judy Athari

For more information on cyber security, visit ftc.gov.

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Community celebrates women’s achievements

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ttendees of the ninth annual Women of Achievement Luncheon Saturday celebrated women, such as Dr. Anila Jain, a children and women’s advocate and East County resident, who have impacted the lives of other members of their communities. Family members, friends, colleagues and other attendees gathered at Palm-Aire Country Club to show appreciation for the honorees — Jain, Karen Bell, Ashley Brown, Dr. Debra Carter and Joyce Kerce. Proceeds from the 50/50 raffle and admission benefited the American Association of University Women Bradenton Branch Scholarship Foundation.

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School board member Karen Carpenter and her friend, Xtavia Bailey, are regulars at the annual event.

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High school students Nahidia Promesse, Victoria Lam and Betty Jean came to learn about the local women who empower their community.

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Reema, Nuper and Raj Muther show support for local women who make a difference.

LOVE NOTES STAFF WRITER BRADEN RIVER — It may not sound

that unusual that a high school band director is marrying a high school choral director.

But the way Kendall Carrier and Kerrie Couchois ended up together is not as cliche as it sounds.

The love story involving Carrier, Braden River High School’s band director, and Couchois, the school’s choral director, began long after the two met.

That happened back in 2005, when both of the teachers worked at Electa Lee Magnet Middle School. As colleagues in the music department, they were friendly, but they didn’t know one another well.

Then, Carrier moved to Iowa, but returned to the area in 2007, when he accepted the band director post at Braden River.

As fate would have it, Couchois accepted a position as a choir teacher there the same year.

“We didn’t know the other was going to be teaching there,” Carrier says with a smile. “It was completely by chance.”

Although the two worked in adjacent classrooms, it was a hardship that brought them together.

Couchois first befriended Carrier’s late son, Zac, who would visit his father in the band room or in his office. Zac Carrier had cystic fibrosis, and he spent a lot of time with Couchois when he visited his father at school.

Couchois joined a support team for Carrier’s son in 2013.

Couchois’ relationship with Carrier began blossoming into a romantic one.

“Being around him and seeing how he cared for Zac was pretty powerful,” Couchois says.

Members of the support group attended meetings with Carrier at Tampa General Hospital and helped him with transportation for his son.

Couchois was especially involved in the group.

“Kerrie helped me coordinate hundreds of meals — that’s dinner every night for four or five months,” Carrier remembers.

“She helped put together meal plans, helped with his medications and looked after him when I had to work sometimes.

I admired her for her support of Zac. She sacrificed a lot to help him, which meant a lot to me. I know it meant a lot to him, too.”

Within a few months, the two fell in love. They started dating June 12, 2013.

The educators never formally

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Braden River High Choral Director Kerrie Couchois and Band Director Kendall Carrier met as instructors in 2005 at Lee Middle School.

announced they were dating, but their students figured it out along the way, Couchois says.

“Some students said, ‘It’s about time,’” Couchois says.

“Others were a little surprised.”

The proposal was also a mix of expectation and surprise.

Although they had talked about marriage, Couchois wasn’t expecting the big question.

Couchois, mother of 9-yearold Caleb and 4-year-old Leah, and Carrier, who also has a 21-year-old son, Chris, spent Valentine’s Day together with their children. So Carrier pushed back the proposal a couple of times that week because he knew they would both be busy.

After dinner Feb. 15 at The Cheesecake Factory at University Town Center, the East County instructors went home, where they played a few of their favorite contemporary Christian songs in their living room. After the last song ended, Carrier proposed to Couchois.

The duo will be married June 12 at West Bradenton Baptist Church.

For their wedding, Couchois and

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Carrier say they may sing a duet and promise the ceremony will feature plenty of music. The couple is working on putting together a choir of current and past students to perform three songs, along with two performances from a brass band of Carrier’s students.

“Music is an important part of our lives,” Carrier said. “I like to watch her work, and relate to what she does, and she relates to what I do as a music teacher.

We have an appreciation for good music and we help our students gain that appreciation.”

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— For Channing Jackson, enrolling at a new school two months before the end of the school year doesn’t just mean finding a seat in a new cafeteria beside new classmates.

The 15-year-old, who has been a cheerleader since she was 5 years old, is cheering for a new team.

Her first day of school at Braden River High was March 2, and this week, she’s trying out for the school’s cheerleading squad after cheering at rival Lakewood Ranch High School earlier this school year.

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Channing Jackson has been a cheerleader since she was 5 years old. At Lakewood Ranch High, she lifted other cheerleaders and was a key player in controlling different cheer positions.

Tryouts end March 26, and Jackson will know whether she made the team within a few days.

Although she has a decade of experience, she’s still nervous.

“All squad tryouts are probably similar, but they’re run differently, just as squads are run differently,” Jackson said. “I think I’ll be OK. I just really hope I make the team.”

Jackson has been running and attending tumbling classes at local gyms twice a week to prepare for tryouts.

She must be able to run a mile in eight minutes to receive the maximum amount of points — five — for that requirement.

“I’m the most sad about leaving my friends on my squad and my cheer coach, Melissa Koehlinger. But, I’ll get used to this squad if I make it.

It will all work out.”

– Channing Jackson

She was a member of the stunt base, which facilitates cheer formations and tricks, on Lakewood Ranch’s cheerleading squad.

But, after her family moved closer to Braden River High School recently, the sophomore student said goodbye to her squad of almost two years.

“I’m the most sad about leaving my friends on my squad and my cheer coach, Melissa Koehlinger,” Jackson said. “We all had a really good relationship and worked well together. But I’ll get used to this squad if I make it. It will all work out.”

Contact Amanda Sebastiano at amandas@yourobserver.com.

Dear Editor: Nothing is being done to alleviate traffic problems that exist westbound on University Parkway, just east of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

This problem exists at 5:30 p.m., after employees from all the businesses are on the road at the same as Lakewood Ranch residents are trying to go west of Interstate 75.

It is a parking lot. The cars block the intersections because only one or two cars move through when the signals change. Something needs to be done to address this worsening problem. Everyone is focusing on the eastbound traffic from Lockwood Ridge to I-75, but at least it moves in that location.

Several weeks ago, the East County Observer did a study to check the time it would take to get from Lakewood Ranch Main Street to I-75 at 5 p.m. Try doing that study again starting at Legacy Boulevard to I-75 at 5:30 p.m. Good luck!

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Excellent idea, Mr. Jensen.

Why wasn't this discussed prior to The Mall at University Town Center ever being built?

I hope Sarasota County will seriously discuss this, and, if they do, let it be wide enough to include walkers and bicyclists. Sarasota County should also be looking at another overpass farther south.

Please let me add, it would have been wonderful if SMR could have incorporated a light rail within their community from State Road 64 to Fruitville Road. It would have given many the opportunity to leave their vehicles at home and helped the young teens, who can't drive, have another way to get to Lakewood Ranch Main Street and The Mall at UTC. The results would have been less traffic and eliminating school buses.

The Florida Department of Transportation jumped the gun on this $83 million interchange.

I remember it started as a $50 million dollar project and now it is up to $83 million. There are no guarantees it will solve the traffic problems on University Parkway but I feel the suggestion from Rex Jensen would have a greater impact.

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r. Mona Jain, 78, immigrated to the United States from India to teach biology and physical science on a Fulbright Scholarship when she was 27.

A resident of River Club, Jain helped launch many organizations in Sarasota and Manatee counties, including the Indian American Association of Manatee-Sarasota in the 1970s and later the American Association of University Women and the Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota and Manatee.

She helped organize the International Women’s Day luncheon, held March 7, in Lakewood Ranch and also participated in Saturday’s ninth annual Women of Achievement Luncheon, at the Palm-Aire Country Club. There, her daughter Dr. Anila Jain was one of five honorees.

I think education is a journey.

It’s not like a destination. We learn lifelong to be dynamic. The more you learn, the more you want to learn. Confucius said, “Teaching and learning stimulate one another.”

used to be called UNIFEM, and the United Nations Association of USA Sarasota-Manatee chapters.

Whenever someone helped me, I said thank you. My local guardian said, “Pass it on; help someone else.” When people ask me what my legacy is, it’s to pass on the knowledge, skills and experience to the younger generation, especially my daughter, Anila. My daughter is very involved. I pass the baton to her. There was a time they asked, “Are you Mona’s daughter?”

Now they ask, “Are you Anila’s mother?” We’ve received some of the same awards now.

My parents believed in education. I’m 78, so think about girls.

They did not get an education in India or in the United States, for that matter. I always believed in gender equality, and I do that at the local, state, national and international level. I’m still involved in the U.N. Women — it

I believe in women equality and gender equality — we have a long way to go. Also, look at pay. We do the work, but we still do not get the pay. In the United States, it’s like 73 cents to a dollar. We did a study and 83 cents was the highest in some states and 65 cents was the lowest. Can you believe it?

I have three things I think about: empowering women and girls. Next is eliminating the barriers and recognizing the achievement of women and girls.

I believe in teamwork — getting the people who have the power to do something, like the policymakers, and that should include our husbands, our fathers, our brothers. I get examples of women of the past who struggled and paved the way. Think about voting rights. I’m proud to be working with those carrying on the mission.

America has very good education, only we need to get a little more in-depth in subject areas. I’m not saying India has the best, but (there) we have to get a degree in our subject area to teach. Let’s say I’m going to teach in biology. Then, I should have all the divisions of biology.

We should concentrate on the areas we are going to be teaching along with the education courses.

America is very good in practical education. You cannot compare education between you and I. Education should have practical application. Just to study science is not (ideal); it should also show why it’s used in the 21st century. Let’s say I have a student who is only going to go into liberal arts. Teaching him science should be, “These are germs. How do they affect us daily?” I like the practical hands-on experience. I believe in lab work.

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I think most of us stay because of the children. I’m proud of my adopted country, and I’m proud of my country of origin.

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Lakewood Ranch’s Hunter Reed and Dylan Cameron finished third and fourth, respectively, in recent wrestling championships.

unter Reed was on a mission.

After falling to the No. 2 ranked wrestler in the state in the quarterfinals of the Class 2A FHSAA Wrestling Championships March 13, in Kissimmee, the Lakewood Ranch High sophomore calmly walked off the mat and turned his attention to a new task.

Reed was prepared to battle his way back.

Over the course of the next dayand-a-half Reed returned to the SEE WRESTLING ON PAGE 18A

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Lakewood Ranch wrestlers Dylan Cameron and Hunter Reed have won four of the program’s six state medals.

ODA hosts memorial tourney 1

Cardinal Mooney senior guard Ryan McMahon was named the Class 3A Player of the Year last week by the Florida Dairy Farmers.

Out-of-Door Academy will hold the inaugural Taylor Emmons Memorial Classic March 30 through April 2.

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The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball team earned a 3.512 cumulative team grade-point average to win the Class 7A Academic Team Championship.

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ight prestigious baseball programs from Orlando to Naples will showcase their talents during the inaugural Taylor Emmons Memorial Classic March 30 through April 2.

The tournament, hosted by The Out-of-Door Academy, will be played at two sites, including Taylor Emmons Field and St. Stephen’s.

In addition to ODA and St. Stephen’s, Seacrest Country Day, last year’s Class 2A state runner-up, and Fort Myers Canterbury School, a Class 3A regional champion last year, also will be competing, among others.

Teams will be divided into two four-team pools. Following pool play, the top four teams will advance to the playoff bracket.

“We wanted to have a feel-good tournament in memory of Taylor,” ODA coach Tim Orlosky says.

“It should be a good community event. We’re happy to be able to showcase our facility because it’s a nice place to play.”

ODA will open tournament play versus Seacrest Country Day at 4:30 p.m. March 30 before hosting Fort Myers Canterbury School, which is undefeated and ranked No. 1 in the state, at 7 p.m.

“It’s always good to play new people,” Orlosky says. “Playing this caliber of talent only helps our game. It should be a really competitive and fun couple of days. We’re excited about the experience and the quality of the teams that we brought in.”

In addition to the tournament, eight players will compete in the Taylor Emmons Memorial Classic’s Home Run Derby April 1.

ODA’s Desmond Lindsay, who signed with the University of North Carolina, will compete along with Braden River’s Tyler Dyson, Bradenton Christian’s Derek Paparella and St. Stephen’s Jake Westberry, among others.

Goalkeeper Aidan Dowdy recorded 10 saves to post his first shutout and lead The Out-ofDoor Academy boys lacrosse team to a 13-0 victory over Sarasota Military Academy March 17.

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The Out-of-Door Academy sophomore Maria Ross won her first USTA Gold Ball as a member of the Angels during the USTA National Spring Championships team event March 7 through March 12, in Mobile, Ala.

Photos by Jen Blanco

Top: Senior first baseman Desmond Lindsay will represent The Out-of-Door Academy in the Taylor Emmons Memorial Classic’s Home Run Derby April 1.

Left: Senior Austin Hoppe will take the mound for The Out-of-Door Academy during the tournament.

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Reagan Griffith scored five goals and added two assists to help lead the Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse team to a 14-9 victory over Community School of Naples March 18.

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“It’s going to be pretty competitive and should be a lot of fun,” Orlosky says. “The players can use any bat they want, so it should be interesting.”

Tickets are available for preorder through March 29. Preorder tickets are $5 for children ages 5 and up, senior and military single-day tickets or $15 for

a tournament pass; and $6 for adult single-day tickets or $20 for a tournament pass. Single-game tickets are $7 at the gate.

Home run derby tickets are $10, which also includes a meal.

Children under 5 are free. In addition, all Little League players and coaches who wear their uniforms will get into the

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The Braden River High girls track team opened with a victory in the 4x800-meter relay and closed with a victory in the 4x400meter relay to stay one step ahead of Riverview at the ODA Invite March 21.

The Lady Pirates scored 83 points to win the meet. Riverview finished second with 79 points. St. Stephen’s finished third (73), Cardinal Mooney was ninth (37), and ODA finished 11th (29.50) On the boys side, Manatee scored 140 points to edge past Riverview (134). Cardinal Mooney finished fourth (66.50), followed by Braden River (eighth, 35) and ODA (12th, 7).

First-place finishers include: Braden River n Breonna Graham (200-meter dash, 25.90) n Jecica Altidor (400-meter dash, 1:03.04) n Mia Wiederkehr (800-meter run, 2:33.85) n Jaylin Austin (300-meter hurdles, 41.04) n Girls 4x800 relay (10:24.68) n Girls 4x400 relay (4:15.34) Photos by Jen Blanco

Cardinal Mooney n Brianna Boose (pole vault, 8 feet, 6 inches) n Cal Davidson Turner (1,600, 4:30.08; 3,200, 10:06.68)

Braden River’s Mia Wiederkehr helps lead the Lady Pirates to victory in the 4x800 relay. She also won the 800-meter run.

Braden River senior Carlos Crawford won his flight of the long jump with a mark of 19 feet, 5 inches.

ODA’s Joey Runge competes in the preliminaries of the 100-meter dash.

Braden River sophomore Alyssa Gagnon competes in the pole vault during the ODA Invite March 21.

ODA’s Joey Runge, left, competes in the preliminaries of the 100-meter dash.

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The number of runs the Braden River High softball team scored in its 10-0 district victory over North Port March 17.

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The number of matches the Lakewood Ranch High girls tennis team lost during the regular season after beating Bayshore 7-0 March 17.

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The number of goals senior Kimmy Comito scored to lead The Out-of-Door Academy girls lacrosse team to a 9-4 victory over rival Cardinal Mooney in district action March 20.

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The number of consecutive games the Cardinal Mooney High baseball team has won after topping Braden River 5-2 in non-district action March 20.

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The distance Lakewood Ranch senior Talia Falco jumped to win the triple jump at the 6th annual USF/George M. Steinbrenner Invitational March 21.

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team shut out Lemon Bay 16-0 in five innings March 17. Sophomore pitcher Logan Newton had 11 strikeouts in the win. Kyra Klarkowski went 2-for3 with a home run, three runs scored and six RBIs. Maddie Biggs went 2-for-3 with a walk, four runs scored and two RBIs. The Lady Mustangs followed up their win with a 4-3 comefrom-behind victory over Sarasota in district action March 19.

Mackenzie Meyer led off the fifth inning with a solo home run before Lakewood added three more runs in the sixth inning.

Kahlie Bickerstaff went 2-for3 with a game-tying RBI double, and Gretchen Ebert went 2-for3 with a pair of singles, including the game-winner, and a run scored.

ODA scores victory against SMA Senior Kimmy Comito scored four goals and added three assists to lead The Out-of-Door Academy girls lacrosse team to a 19-3 victory over Sarasota Military Academy March 17.

Abby LaGasse added three goals and an assist. Tess Siciliano had two goals and two assists. Adi Mahler also had two goals. Caroline Lafoe had a goal and an assist, and Jordan Bruder, Chloe Spingler and Riely Spingler each added a goal.

Chloe Flanders was credited with an assist. Goalkeepers Abby Bannar and Chloe Spingler combined for five saves.

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Braden River Soccer Club U9 Girls Academy The Braden River Soccer Club U9 Girls White and Maroon teams finished a combined 5-1-2 at the Fish Hawk Ranch Soccer Tournament Saturday and Sunday.

Thunder posts district win The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team earned its 10th win of the season with a 13-8 victory over Bradenton Christian March 19.

With the win, the Thunder improved to 6-1 in the district.

Austin Hoppe went 4-for-4 with two doubles and three RBIs to lead the way for ODA at

Braden River U9 White players include: n Gwynn Rustin n Brinley Beorlegui n Olivia Mueller n Paige McElyea n Margo Burghart n Abby Burwood n Brooke Harris n Abbey Jackson

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the plate. Parke Phillips went 4-for-5 with a double and three RBIs. Najee Rhodes went 4-for4 with three doubles and a RBI.

Cougars open classic with win The Cardinal Mooney baseball team defeated Cape Coral 6-4 to open the Sarasota Baseball Classic March 23.

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mat for wrestle backs, winning his next four matches to finish third in the 113-pound weight class. It was Reed’s second-consecutive medal after finishing second in the 106-pound weight class last season as a freshman.

“I was kind of disappointed (when I lost) because I knew I could win (it all), but it put me on a mission,” Reed says. “I might not have been able to win, but I could win all the way up to third.

“I was pleasantly pleased,” Reed says. “I wasn’t ecstatic, but I was happy.”

Reed, who finished the season 59-2 and won both district and regional titles, was forced to move up a weight class this season after a summer growth spurt.

“I was happy because I know I’m getting bigger,” Reed says. “I don’t like being small. It’s definitely hard (at 113) though because the strength is much higher. The regular season helped open my eyes a bit to what 113 is really like.”

Reed spent the summer and the regular season training with teammate Dylan Cameron, who finished fourth in the state last year at 120 pounds. Being able to train with one another every day proved beneficial for both wrestlers as they headed into state competition.

Cameron, a junior at Lakewood, also made a return trip to the state tournament. And similar to Reed, Cameron also wrestled in a tougher weight class. Cameron spent last season wrestling at 126 before dropping down to 120 for the state tournament. But this season, Cameron opted to stay at 126.

After falling to the No. 1 ranked wrestler in the state in the quar-

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The Villages defeats Hillcroft in Fidelity Polo Club match

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The number of state medals Reed and Cameron have each won

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The number of Lakewood wrestlers who have placed at the state tournament

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The place Lakewood finished as a team at the state tournament

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The number of consecutive seasons Lakewood has had at least one state medalist The Villages defeated Hillcroft 15-13 Suday, during a polo match sponsored by Fidelity Investments Tampa/Clearwater.

terfinals, Cameron won his next three matches before falling in the final match of wrestle backs to finish fourth overall. Cameron, who also won a district title, finished the season 55-6.

This week, Reed and Cameron traveled to Virginia Beach for the 26th annual NHSCA High School Nationals, March 27 through March 29. It’s the second straight season both Reed and Cameron have been invited to compete.

“It means a lot knowing we are competing with the best wrestlers (in the country),” Reed says.

“It makes me more confident in my overall ability.”

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ore than 700 people gathered Saturday, at the Sarasota Polo Club, for an afternoon of polo and fundraising for Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue. Guests enjoyed a lunch catered by the Polo Grill and Bar, auctions and an opportunity to adopt puppies during the event.

The event raised more than $50,000 for the nonprofit animal rescue.

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Lakewood Ranch Main Street hosts the 15th annual Art at the Ranch.

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– PAM EUBANKS Muffy Lavens watches the match with her dogs, Pascal and Paris.

Event Chairwomen Jessica Ortiz and Jaymie Klauber

Tara women dress up for annual fashion show fundraiser.

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Polo players race for the ball.

Five Chihuahua/terrier-mix puppies, like this one, soon will be available for adoption at Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue.

Kristi and Rob Allegra attend the event for the first time.

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rom photographs on canvases to glass teapots and manatees made out of household items, the 15th annual Art at the Ranch Fine Art Festival last weekend showcased all forms of artwork.

Attendees of ArtCenter Manatee and LWR Commercial Realty’s event on Lakewood Ranch Main Street browsed original pieces from photographers, painters, sculptors and other artists throughout the two-day event. Artists, such as Joe Kanoza, also hosted painting demonstrations for onlookers.

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Bonnie Eastwood creates art that combines baskets and gourds — a rare medium, she says.

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Richard Lamson, of Birdville Art, paints pictures of animals and quirky sayings.

Dayna Wagner and Georgia Bricker enjoy visiting local art shows.

Joe Kanoza, an artist with ArtCenter Manatee, paints a landscape.

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esidents of the University Park community showed off their artistic talents Friday through Sunday, during the 15th annual Art in the Park event at University Park Country Club. The art show featured 119 pieces in a variety of media from 30 University Park resident artists.

– PAM EUBANKS Marjorie Sayer’s piece “Warm Friendship” won first place.

Artists Eric Hagerstrom, Alfred Cianfarani and Louise Banner welcome guests.

Above: Marci Weisgold created this sculpture, titled “Best Friends.”

Right: University Park residents Cheryl Frandsen and Leah Cook decide on their “People’s Choice” votes.

Above: Corinne Strand and Anne Greene check out the art on display.

Left: Roberta Sheffer crafted this piece, called “The Dream.”

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Golf course views. 3 car garage. 3836 sq ft. $879,900

12138 THORNHILL COURT This home truly shows like a model & is situated on a beautiful forest lot w/ golf course beyond, in the maintenance free Thornhill, LWR CC. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & den. Upgraded to a very high standard. Extensive millwork throughout.

Upgraded stainless steel kitchen appliances. Oversized 2 CG Community pool & spa. 1882 sq ft. $425,000

7436 RIVIERA COVE Gorgeous lake & golf course views from this 3 bedroom, two bathroom home with den. Private pool. Two car garage. Cul-de-sac location in maintenance free neighborhood of Riviera in LWR CC. 2400 sq ft. $575,900

6532 MOORINGS POINT CIRCLE # 201 Spacious condo w/3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms & den in The Moorings.

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2207 sq ft. $549,900

7710 LAKE VISTA COURT # 308 Light & bright third floor end unit. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bath. Tiled throughout living areas. Wood cabinets & granite countertops in kitchen. Large Master suite. Balcony with preserve views. Heated community pool & spa. 2138 sq ft. $2000 per month.

7131 BOCA GROVE PLACE # 202 Move in ready, second floor condo. Two bedrooms with new wood laminate floors, each has own bathroom. Large living / dining room with sliding doors to screened in balcony.

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13302 LOST KEY PLACE Casual elegance describes this John Cannon West Indies style home, situated in Keswick, LWR CC. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms plus bonus room & study. Large outdoor area with summer kitchen, heated pool & spa. Southern rear exposure with private preserve view. 3 car garage. 3360 sq ft $914,900

15218 HELMSDALE PLACE Cul-de-sac location in CCE, LWR. Like new, spacious two story 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home with study. Rich wood flooring throughout living areas. Heated pool & spa with large lanai. Oversized 3 car garage. 3236 sq ft. $639,000

12303 THORNHILL COURT Immaculate home offering 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, den & bonus room, which could easily be converted into 3rd bedroom.

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EASTER EGG DROP AND FAMILY EASTER FESTIVAL Runs from 10 a.m. to noon at The Tabernacle Church, 4141 Desoto Road, Sarasota. A helicopter will drop more than 15,000 candyfilled eggs for children to hunt.

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The hunt is for children ages 3 to 12, and there will be an area just for toddlers. The event is free. For information, visit thetabsarasota. org.

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Explore Manatee County’s past through guest speaker, awardwinning filmmaker Rick Smith (11:30 am. and 2 p.m.), heritage artisans and crafters, old time music and Celtic dance, food venters, games, magic and more.

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FARMERS MARKET ON MAIN Runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

Shop for fresh fruit and vegetables, wild-caught seafood, fresh bread, flowers and more. For information, visit lakewoodranch. com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 26

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING ON THE FORT HAMER BRIDGE Runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at Haile Middle School, 9501 State Road 64 E., Bradenton. The meeting will be held in the cafeteria. The meeting will provide members of the public with an opportunity to learn more about the Fort Hamer Bridge construction and Upper Manatee River and Fort Hamer roads construction projects anticipated to begin in the spring.

Project staff will be on-site to answer questions. There is no formal presentation. For information, contact trudy@valeringroup.com.

Families also can enjoy a petting zoo, face painting, photos with the Easter Bunny and more. Tickets cost $3 for children and $5 for adults. Advanced registration is required at lwrcac.com.

BAYSIDE EGGOLUTION Starts at 10 am. at Bayside Community Church’s East Bradenton campus, 15800 S.R. 64 E., Bradenton. Attractions include an Easter egg hunt (divided by ages, and includes a special-needs children area), free food, bounce houses, prizes and a visit from the Easter Bunny. No registra-

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LAVERNE AND EDITH TRIPP Preach and perform starting at 9 a.m. at Happy Gospel Church @ The Ranch, 5215 Lorraine Road, Lakewood Ranch. Laverne Tripp received the CCMA Living Legend Award for his music in 2001. He just released his 79th full-length recording, titled “Foundation Stones.” For information, call 756-6942.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1

LAKEWOOD RANCH COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES’ EGGSTRAVAGANZA! Runs from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Greenbrook Adventure Park, 13400 Adventure Place, Lakewood Ranch. This event will have more than 12,000 eggs spread across the field; areas will be separated by children’s ages.

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THE LOCAL GROUP OF DEEP SKY OBSERVERS SIDEWALK ASTRONOMY Meets at sunset at Lakewood Ranch Main Street, 8141 Lakewood Main St., Lakewood Ranch.

The event runs roughly from 7:45 to 10 p.m. This Bradenton/Sarasota group of astronomy enthusiasts will set up their high-quality telescopes for public viewing in the south parking lot of Lakewood Ranch Main Street. For information, visit lakewoodranch. com.

CLASSIC CAR SHOW Starts at 5 p.m. on Lakewood Ranch Main Street, outside Ed’s Tavern. Ed’s Tavern welcomes “the classics” — cars, trucks and anything with wheels. Guests will also enjoy food, music, prizes and more. For information, call 907-0400.

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NETWORKING SOCIAL Runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch, 6231 Lake Osprey Drive, Sarasota. Members and guests of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance are invited for an evening of socializing, complimentary tastings from the Alamo Steak House, music, prizes and a cash bar. The theme of the evening is “Tacky Tourist.” Cost is free for members or $10 for nonmembers. For information, visit lwrba. org.

ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, MARCH 27

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

Anjou about the Jewish culture.

Cost is $8 for nonmembers or $5 for members. For information, visit filmsociety.org.

THE DELTA TONES Play from 7 to 10 p.m. at Linger Lodge Restaurant, 7205 85th St. Court E., Bradenton. For information, call 755-2757 or visit lingerlodgeresort.com.

GLASS ONION BAND Performs at 9 p.m. at the Polo Grill and Bar, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch. For information, visit pologrillandbar.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 29

BODE VALDEZ Plays from 4 to 7 p.m. at Linger Lodge Restaurant, 7205 85th St. Court E., Bradenton. For information, call 755-2757 or visit lingerlodgeresort.com.

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CERT TRAINING What: The Lakewood Ranch Community Emergency Response Team is preparing for volunteer training. CERT members assist in emergency situations, such as hurricanes, when first responders cannot immediately attend to all disaster areas.

CERT will offer a four-day course free to Lakewood Ranch residents. It will cover basic first aid, how to make your home safer, local shelters, fire safety and more.

When: Class are 8 to 9:30 p.m. April 16; 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 18; 7 to 9:30 p.m. April 23; and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 25 Where: Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch (April 16 and April 18); and East Manatee Fire Rescue, 3200 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton (April 23 and April 25) Information: Visit lwrcert. com.

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MUSIC ON MAIN Runs from 6 to 9 p.m. on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit and listen to live music by Shaman.

Proceeds from the night will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association Gulf Coast Chapter. For information, visit lakewoodranch.com.

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TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 11am to 7pm SUNDAY: 12 to 5pm, MONDAY: CLOSED

‘THE WIZ: THE SUPER SOUL MUSICAL’ What: The Out-ofDoor Academy Theater Department will present this show, a retelling of L. Frank Baum’s “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” When: Show starts at 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Where: The Out-of-Door Academy’s Blackbox Theater, 5950 Deer Drive, Sarasota Tickets: Tickets cost $5; reservations are recommended.

Information: L’Tanya Evans, 554-5958.

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BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN H’ATTITUDE LUNCHEON Starts at 11:30 a.m. at the Polo Grill and Bar, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch. Business and Professional Women of North Sarasota will hold this ninth annual luncheon and hat show. Doors open at 11 a.m., but the program begins at 11:30 a.m.

This year’s Women of the Year are Shavonda Bailey Griffin and Pamela Nadalini. Tickets cost $45 and benefit a scholarship fund.

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by Kirk Brummett, RLA, ArtisTree Landscape Architect You gotta love it. The first day of Spring rolls around and homeowners become best buds with their buds all over again – the tightly furled buds of a prolific azalea, a buttery hibiscus or a velvety-purple day lily. Doesn’t matter if plants are annuals or perennials, it’s as though humans are waking up and seeing their colorful blossoms for the very first time.

Spring has a way of doing that to us, even here in “seasonless” Florida. I had the privilege of witnessing a homeowner’s euphoria just last week – a woman whose words were spilling over like a cascading bougainvillea as she walked through her courtyard to discuss her desired landscape. It was sort of a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious moment where, in her state of extreme excitement, all her words tumbled out together. Unfortunately, there’s no way I could ever write them down, but I was at least able to make out one of her last sentences as we walked around to the front. Sweeping her arms across a shaded expanse of sidewalk pavers, she asked, “What do you think about planting some bougainazaleas over here?”

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To keep plants healthy, Oliver and Master Gardener Barbara Davis recommend natural pesticides.

“If a general, nonorganic herbicide drenches a nearby plant while you’re spraying, it kills everything it touches,” Davis said. “As an organic gardener, I believe you can keep your plants safe without spraying chemicals onto the food you’re going to eat.”

Incorporating bright colors, different textures and plants of varying height adds diversity and dimension to a backyard garden, says Kathy Oliver.

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Four-bedroom Concession home sells for $2.4 million ADAM HUGHES RESEARCH EDITOR

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home in Concession tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

Carol Busse, trustee, of Fort Wayne, Ind. sold the home at 19429 Ganton Ave. to Bryan and Abigail Bulaga, of Bradenton, for $2.4 million.

Built in 2010, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,902 square feet of living area.

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Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch James Schumm and Titi McNeill sold their home at 13315 Palmers Creek Terrace to Donald and Cynthia Paxton, of Lakewood Ranch, for $1.6 million. Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,171 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.2 million in 2009.

Wahoo Inc. sold the home at 12803 Forsgate Place to Thomas Jones and Kathleen DeGregorio, trustees, for $904,000. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,014 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $600,000 in 2014.

The Northern Trust Co. sold the home at 13318 Lost Key Place to Nathan and Heather Perry, of Bradenton, for $900,000. Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, five-and-ahalf baths, a pool and 4,948 square feet of living area.

Pam Eubanks

This home at 13315 Palmers Creek Terrace has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,171 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.6 million.

10515 Cheval Place A4111204 $597,000 Marianne Lebar

Lakewood Ranch 941-951-6660 941-650-0337

6561 The Masters Avenue A4116164 $585,000 Christine Mazur

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-374-4015

4835 Boston Common Glen A4110049 $540,000 Laurie Jarema

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-321-3410

8235 Snowy Egret Place A4111571 $499,990 Stacy Burton-Cunneen

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-730-6194

8212 Waterview Boulevard M5903885 $499,900 Kere Lewis

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-685-3270

7759 Camden Harbour Drive A4110915 $499,900 Diane Fogo Harter

Bradenton 941-907-9595 941-445-2431

Paul and Susan Stokes, of Stamford, Conn., sold their home at 14520 Secret Harbor Place to Colin and Rose Nadeau, of Andover, Mass., for $870,000. Built in 2012, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,404 square feet of living area.

21803 Deer Pointe Crossing A4110847 $500,000 Chris Baylis

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

7427 Greystone St M5845815 $1,350,000 Deborah Angelo O’Mara

7606 Silverwood Court A4106113 $499,000 Heidi Cox

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-685-1529

22615 Night Heron Way A4105128 $489,900 Thomas Cinquegrano

Michael Balfe and Jacqueline Harris, of Bradenton, sold their home at 7063 Vilamoura Place to David and Pamela Bechtol, of Presto, Pa., for $625,000.

Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,811 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $645,000 in 2013.

Thomas Jones, trustee, of Lakewood Ranch, sold the home at 7439 Edenmore St. to Stephenie Ferguson, of Saratoga, Calif., and Robin Hirsch, of Lakewood Ranch, for $490,000. Built in 2006, it has two bedrooms, two-anda-half baths, a pool and 2,252 square feet of living area.

Kathleen DeGregorio sold her home at 12150 Thornhill Court to Marken LLC for $430,000.

Built in 2012, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,152 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $406,400 in 2012.

Barbara Zdziarski, of Lakewood Ranch, sold her home at 7810 Troon Court to Sidney and Jana Mazel, of Bradenton, for $340,000. Built in 1999, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,948 square feet of living area.

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6420 Indigo Bunting Place A4110408 $439,000 Kathy Lewis

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

5007 45th St W M5846084 $435,000 Debbie Capobianco

7739 Us Open Loop A4111016 $418,000 Nicole Ryskamp

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

12009 Summer Meadow Drive A4114773 $399,000 Bill Weed, PA

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

13970 Siena Loop M5900461 $425,000 Deborah Angelo O’Mara

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

12618 Fontana Loop M5903440 $419,900 Deborah Angelo O’Mara

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

7342 Edenmore Street A4116708 $379,000 Marci Mcfarland

Lakewood Ranch 941-966-8000 941-961-3390

7702 Lake Vista Court 305 A4108964 $359,900 Diana Michel

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

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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 March 9 through March 13, in order of dollar amounts.

E AST CO U N T Y ADDRESS PERMIT 12425 Tranquility Park Terrace Pool

APPLICANT Michael Currier

8132 Snowy Egret Place

Keith Gillies

$38,000

7120 St. Johns Way

Re-roof

Dennis Trescott

$32,250

12212 Longview Lake Circle

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Sean Salinger

$31,408

6749 Wild Lake Terrace

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Steve Viviani

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Jerome Sherr

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14695 Waterline Road

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Michelle Dilks

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7752 U.S. Open Loop

Plumbing

Muriel Chesner

$17,949

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Re-roof

Philip Crutchfield

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4510 Peridia Blvd. E.

Re-roof

James Wend

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16406 Daysailor Trail

Pool Cage

Eugene Young

$13,692

7504 41st Ave. E.

Re-roof

Roseanne Herndon

$13,375

15414 Lemon Fish Drive

Mechanical

Shawn Caffrey

$13,356

5911 55th Drive E.

Re-roof

Albert Yusko

$12,950

11945 Whistling Way

Re-roof

Antonio Solana

$12,700

810 133rd St. E.

Re-roof

Joseph Steier

$10,915 $10,864

104 41st St. N.E.

Re-roof

Stephen McEnaney

6414 Saunton Place

Mechanical

Martin Groark

$9,533

10060 Cherry Hills Ave. Circle Mechanical

Beverly Pillot

$9,400

4504 Useppa Drive

Johnny Owen

$9,146

Mechanical

Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch Edward and Rosemarie Zawadzki, of Las Vegas, sold their home at 14054 Leopard Creek Place to Bruce and Carolyn MacDonald, of Reston, Va., for $595,000. Built in 2008, it has three bedrooms, two-anda-half baths and 2,449 square feet of living area.

8424 Miramar Way A4115046 $349,000 Rebecca Zimmerman

121 30th Street W A4117481 $325,000 Kathy Valente

6248 Foxglove Lane A4115030 $298,000 Alan Linsberg

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

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

Bradenton 941-748-6300 941-685-6767

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

15696 Lemon Fish Drive A4116938 $310,000 Jamie Van Vliet

5208 11th Avenue W A4116049 $220,000 Diane Fogo Harter

Lakewood Ranch 941-388-4447 941-587-4202

Source: Manatee County

Pomello Park Brian and Karen Purser sold their home at 22005 71st Ave. E. to Joseph and Eva Kelly, of Bradenton, for $480,000. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 3,096 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $380,000 in 2012.

8460 Miramar Way M5904043 $335,000 Rebecca Zimmerman

7905 Waterton Ln A3992456 $1,695,000 Jessika Arman

8312 Catamaran Circle M5900826 $1,175,000 Deborah Angelo O’Mara

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7807 Rosehall Cove A4114205 $959,000 Deborah Angelo O’Mara

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

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

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

13309 Lost Key Pl A3997843 $899,000 Mary Pat Pihl

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

607 65th Street Court NW M5904498 $850,000 Debbie Vogler & Cheryl Roberts

520 56th Street M5904289 $812,000 Debbie Capobianco

Anna Maria Island 941-748-6300 941-704-2394

6715 Ladyfish Trail A4114684 $774,000 Nicole Ryskamp

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

7642 Silverwood Court A4116221 $675,000 Deborah Angelo O’Mara

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

1123 91st Street NW A4115386 $599,000 Cheryl Roberts

Bradenton 941-748-6300 941-266-1450

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

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-993-8996

Bradenton 941-907-9595 941-445-2431

12906 Nightshade Place A4116909 $329,900 Margaret Ann Quinlan

Lakewood Ranch 941-748-6300 941-350-2833

130 Riviera Dunes Way # 304 Palmetto M5845790 $300,000 941-748-6300 Debbie Vogler & Patty Brooks 941-705-3328 or 941-545-1194

7107 Boca Grove Place 203 A4116803 $187,900 Laura Navratil

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

Bradenton 941-748-6300 941-705-3328 or 941-266-1450

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

Bradenton 941.748.6300 • Lakewood Ranch 941.907.9595 • IMG Academy 941.752.2683

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Rosedale Golf and Tennis Club Karen McCaffrey, of Bonita Springs, sold her home at 5219 88th St. E. to John and Cynthia McGuire, of Bradenton, for $470,000. Built in 1997, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,604 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $545,000 in 2013.

Virginia Water Roy and Heather Wilson, of Cary, N.C., sold their home at 7140 Victoria Circle to Richard Frandsen, of Bradenton, for $455,000. Built in 1999, it has four bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 2,403 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $365,000 in 2013.

Preserve at Panther Ridge Adrian and Audrey Krieg, of Bradenton, sold their home at 23207 Night Heron Way to Malcolm Brown, of St. Petersburg, for $440,000. Built in 2003, it has five bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,123 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $333,200 in 2003.

Rosedale Highlands Linda Apple, of Lakewood Ranch, sold her home at 5116 97th St. E. to Ruth and Thomas Plant, of Bradenton, for $435,000. Built in 2003, it has two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,262 square feet of living area.

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Bridgewater at Lakewood Ranch Richard and Olivia Macey, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 13104 Ramblewood Trail to Christopher Bracciale and Jennifer Byrd, of Lakewood Ranch, for $432,000. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,287 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $388,900 in 2014.

River Club South Donald Daly and Gregory Kaspar, of Bradenton, sold their home at 9993 Laurel Valley Ave. Circle to Gregory Trinh and Sue Tan, trustees, of Braden River, for $400,000. Built in 1996, it has five bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,167 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $405,000 in 2003.

Edgewater Village Hadrian Rori, of Commerce, Mich., sold his home at 8306 Whispering Woods Court to Paulenne Kirschenbaum and Nina Cerda, of Lakewood Ranch, for $315,000. Built in 1998, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,182 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $500,000 in 2005.

Waterlefe Golf and River Club Frank and Mary Casey, of St. Paul, Minn., sold their home at 623 Sand Crane Court to Bruce Jack, of Manitoba, Canada, for $425,000. Built in 2000, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,910 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $347,800 in 2000.

Country Creek SP1 Inc. sold the home at 316 141st Court N.E. to Brian and Priscilla Pettis, of Bradenton, for $374,900. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,017 square feet of living area.

Greyhawk Landing West The Ryland Group Inc. sold the home at 1017 Buttercup Glen to Kevin and Lauren McIntosh, of Bradenton, for $310,000. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,570 square feet of living area.

Central Park Jaime and David Marco, of Chicago, sold their home at 12036 Longview Lake Circle to Candice and Kevin McElyea, of Bradenton, for $350,000. Built in 2013, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,080 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $406,300 in 2013.

Water Oak Stephen Connolly sold his home at 6324 67th St. E. to William and Debra Berryhill, of Bradenton, for $300,000. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,117 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $250,000 in 2011.

Hampton Green Norman Wells and Barbara Sylvan sold their home at 8006 Hampton Court to Schildt Family Holdings LLC for $415,000.

Built in 1994, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,948 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $475,000 in 2007.

Riverwalk Village William Carr, trustee, sold the home at 11106 Water Lily Way to Matthew and Michele Bucher, of Troy, Mich., for $407,500.

Built in 2000, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,363 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $325,000 in 2009.

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Central Park Lifestyles LLC sold the home at 12212 Longview Lake Circle to Sean Salinger and Jenna St. John, of Bradenton, for $282,600. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, two-and-ahalf baths and 2,150 square feet of living area.

Mote Ranch Village Mission Property Partners LLC sold the home at 6833 Corral Circle to Michael and Anita Rahn, of Sarasota, for $319,500.

Built in 1990, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,002 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $203,700 in 2014.

Mill Creek The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, sold the home at 721 137th St. N.E. to David Sena, of Bradenton, for $299,300. Built in 1998, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,926 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $345,000 in 2002.

William Metz sold his home at 1131 133rd St. E. to Christopher and Beverly Brenes, of Bradenton, for $298,000. Built in 1995, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,076 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $189,500 in 2014.

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Riverdale Revised Eileen Tenn, trustee, of Santa Fe, N.M., sold the home at 203 Americas Cup Blvd. to Roland and Barbara Carpenter and Shelley Carpenter, of Ontario, Canada, for $298,000. Built in 1995, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 2,325 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $412,500 in 2005.

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BEST PRACTICES

ing process, Oliver said.

Beans, tomatoes, peppers and eggplant don’t need much room to grow and are easier plants to grow in a beginner’s garden.

To have a healthy garden, do your research to determine which plants grow better in certain climates and areas of the garden.

Also, consider grouping plants together with similar water and sunlight needs. Doing so will make tending the garden more efficient and easier for the caretaker. It also ensures plants receive proper nutrition.

Most vegetables and herbs prefer regular sunlight, and many types of vegetables also require regular watering, Master Gardener Kathy Oliver said.

Many landscape spice plants, such as rosemary, tend to be drought tolerant, Oliver said. Florida gardeners should gravitate toward them because of the hot summer months.

First-time gardeners should start small with resilient crops that can withstand the learn-

This landscape incorporates corn, herbs and other vegetables, along with flowers and other plants.

BEST PICKS Florida crops that grow well in the spring include: n Sweet corn n Cucumbers n Tomatoes n Watermelon n Beans n Collards n Eggplant n Okra n Peas n Peppers n Sweet potatoes

ANOTHER DIMENSION To make a landscape more multi-dimensional, add plants of varying colors, heights and textures. Choosing plants of varying height breaks up a “flat scape,” Oliver said.

Kale and Cuban oregano are two examples of how to add texture.

“A spiky pineapple mixed in with greenery draws the eye to that area, because it’s different,” Oliver said. “But that doesn’t mean scatter pineapples all over the backyard. Also group some like plants together; eyes are drawn to that, too.”

Sweet potato vines can cover bare areas of a landscape where plants have died. They also add color.

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Above: Tomatoes’ bright coloring and preference for warm climates make the vegetable an ideal candidate for a Florida garden. Right: Thyme is a great example of a drought tolerant plant.

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6 Hospital divisions 11 Boston basketballer, briefly 15 Yemeni city 19 “All systems go!”

20 “Ciao!”

21 Book after Joel 22 Congress-thwarting move 23 Inclines 25 Chevy of yore 26 Sometimes it’s safest to love from here 27 67.5 degrees, in terms

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of direction 28 Short on energy 29 Well-read types 31 Not together 34 End of a film 35 When leaves turn 37 Present time, for many 40 Cornered, in a way 42 Be on the same wavelength 45 Diver’s supply 46 Freedom from pain or worry 48 Longtime Chinese chairman 49 With no moral qualities 55 Driving rain, e.g.

57 Poet’s dusk 58 Some snack cookies 59 Hawaiian gift 61 ATM bill 62 Word with “motion” or “smoke” 65 Borgnine’s “From Here to Eternity” role 67 Not tricked by 68 Banned military tactic 72 Farmer’s storage unit 74 “Friends” star Matthew 75 Nocturnal bug-eater 79 Rogue or scoundrel 81 Legendary elephant eater 82 Word in two Steven

Seagal movie titles 84 Seven on a sundial 85 Current that goes with the wind 87 Condition of having no offspring 91 Provide with weapons 92 Emmy-winning Ward 94 Baseball’s Maglie 95 We all live here 96 Propaganda pamphlet 98 State of unhappiness 104 “God’s Little ___” 105 “Billy Don’t Be ___” (1974 hit song) 106 “Desperate Housewives” lane

1 Dynamic Duo duds 2 “Stormy Weather” singer Lena 3 “___ Forgettin’” (Michael McDonald hit) 4 Where a Cockney wears his ‘at 5 “By the way” abbr. on a memo 6 Moose relative 7 Goes nuts over 8 Shine’s partner 9 Palindromic document 10 Beginning to pend?

11 Fido, for one 12 Showing a lot of feeling 13 Couple’s furniture?

14 Romanov bigwig, once 15 James Cameron epic 16 Desecration 17 Airport info, initially 18 “___ gloom of night ...”

24 Film-rating unit 29 Fleur-de-___ 30 Epilogue 32 Tablet maker 33 She played Carla on “Cheers” 34 Passenger in a yellow car 36 Primitive shelter 38 Root vegetable 39 Wire measures, for short 41 Decayed, as wood 42 Excelled on, as on an

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83 Hanging around 86 Parker and Roosevelt 88 “To know me ___ ...”

89 Put in the post 90 “Big ___” (comic strip) 93 Massachusetts college 97 Nook’s companion 99 Attacks from every angle 100 1040 collector 101 Its capital is Kigali 102 Gnatlike flies 103 Actual existence 107 Shampoo-bottle directive 108 Pakistan’s longest river 109 Cash, for one 111 Rugmakers’ supplies 112 Wearing footgear 113 Greyhound’s quarry 115 Main mail drop (Abbr.)

116 Vicksburg victim 118 T’ai ___ 119 Cup opening?

120 Cigar dropping

CRYPTOQUIZ Each of the following cryptograms is a clue to the identity of an esteemed musician. Using the hints J=O and X=R, decipher the clues to name the musician.

1. K O T R R T W X C 2. J N B T Q J X J O A 3. W Y Y W R W G S T W B M J O X B Z F 4. A T R E X J W C 5. A J O B C I X W G E A This musician owns several cellos but performs most often with one nicknamed Petunia:

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THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015

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Easter Celebration Visit these churches and houses of worship

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EASTER FESTIVAL WORSHIP

Sunday, April 5 at 7:00, 8:00 and 10:30 am

EASTER EGG HUNT - APRIL 4 - 10:00 AM

Beautiful Savior LCMS

7461 Prospect Road, Sarasota

beautifulsaviorlcms.com

Living Lord Lutheran Church New Beginnings at Vamo United Methodist Church 8521 Vamo Road, Sarasota

11107 Palmbrush Trail Lakewood Ranch FL 34202

Maundy Thursday/Good Friday Service April 2 at 6:30 pm Easter Sunrise Service Sunday April 5 at 7:00 am Family Easter Service Sunday April 5 at 9:50 am Call 966-3306 for more information.

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Holy Week Services

Palm Sunday, March 29, 8, 9:15, 10:45 am Palm Crosses to be received

Youth will serve pancake breakfast after 8 and 9:15 Service

Maundy Thursday, April 2 at 7 pm

First Congregational United Church of Christ

Recognizing the Lord’s Last Supper

Palm Sunday, 9 & 11 a.m.

Maundy Thursday, 6pm, Holy Communion Good Friday, 12pm

Pastor Jeff Gross

753-9365

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Good Friday, April 3 at 7 pm Easter Celebration, Sunday April 5 at 8, 9:15 & 10:45 am (Music, Choir & Communion)

Easter Sunday, 9 & 11am, adult choirs, brass quintet, timpani

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MAUNDY THURSDAY - April 2 - 4:30 & 6:30 pm GOOD FRIDAY - April 3 - 4:30 service and 6:30 Easter Contata EASTER CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP - Saturday, April 4 at 5:30 pm and Sunday, April 5 at 10:30 am

1031 S. Euclid Ave. (off Bahia Vista) (941)953-7044

Children’s Easter Egg Drop & Family Easter Festival Saturday, March 28th - Behind The Family Life Center at 10 am

Palm Sunday Worship Services

Sunday, March 29th - Worship Center at 8:15 & 11 am

Good Friday Communion Service

Friday, April 3rd - Worship Center at 7 pm

Televised Easter Sunday Mass

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April 5th @ 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Easter Worship Service

Sunday, April 5th - Worship Center at 11 am The Tabernacle Church • 4141 DeSoto Road • Saturday, FL 34235 www.thetabsarasota.org • 941.355.8858 The Church is located 2 miles west of I-75 off University Parkway

In Sarasota and Manatee Counties view the Mass on: The CW Network at 9:30 a.m.

For a complete list of Easter Sunday Mass times at local parishes, please visit dioceseofvenice.org

CELEBRATE HOLY WEEK Palm Sunday–8:30AM & 11AM Maundy Thursday–7PM Good Friday–7PM Easter Sunday–8AM, 9:30AM, 11AM

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HOLY WEEK SERVICES AND TIMES Palm Sunday - 9:15 am Maundy Thursday - 7:00 pm Good Friday - 7:00 pm Holy Saturday - 7:00 pm Easter Sonrise - 7:00 am Easter - 9:15 am

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April 5th @ 7 a.m.

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April 3rd @ 6 p.m.

Easter Sunrise Worship Service

Sunday, April 5th - Sarasota’s Bayfront Island Park at 6:30 am

12705 FL 64 E. • LAKEWOOD R ANCH • 941.753.7778 • peacepcusa.org

The ChurCh of The redeemer HOLY WEEK MAUNDY THURSDAY - April 2

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church & School (The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod)

Holy Eucharist 10 AM Holy Eucharist, Foot Washing, Stripping of Altars 6 PM Prayer Vigil 7:30 PM to Noon on Good Friday

5659 Honore Ave., Sarasota, FL 34233

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941-921-3673 www.goodshepherdsarasota.com

GOOD FRIDAY - April 3 Stations of the Cross / Main Street 7:30 AM Communion from Reserved Sacrament 10 AM Solemn Liturgy Noon to 3 PM Sacramental Confessions 3:30 to 4:30 PM

8500 FRUITVILLE RD. SARASOTA FL, 34240 941.366.9903 • SHININGLIGHT.ORG

Easter Weekend Services Friday April 3

EASTER EVE - April 4

Good Friday Family Communion 7 - 8p - at Shining Light Church Campus

The Great Vigil of Easter 6 PM

Saturday April 4

EASTER DAY - April 5

FREE Community Easter EGGstravaganza!

Egg Hunt • Free Refreshments • Games • Bounce House and a Photo Op with the Easter Bunny! 11:00a - 1:00p - at Shining Light Church Campus

Sunday April 5

Sunrise Worship Service, 7:00a -at Ken Thompson Park (Located next to Mote Marine Aquarium)

Choral Eucharist of the Resurrection 7, 9, and 11 o’clock in the morning Spanish Mass 1 PM

Complimentary parking available at BMO Harris Bank Parking Garage on McAnsh Square: April 2, 5-8 PM; April 4, 4:45-10 PM; April 5, 6 AM-1 PM Valet parking at Palm Ave., entrance on Easter Day 8 AM-1:30 PM

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222 South Palm Avenue in Downtown Sarasota RedeemerSarasota 941.955.4263 | www.redeemersarasota.org 166101

Easter Celebration Service, 10:30a - at Shining Light Church Campus

Nursery care is provided during the Maundy Thursday 6 PM worship; during Saturday’s Easter Vigil, and during the worship offerings at 9 and 11 AM, and 1 PM, on Easter Day.

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Easter Celebration Visit these churches and houses of worship 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM

Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 4 - 10 AM

April 2 - 7 PM

Easter Sunday Celebration of the Resurrection April 5 at 10:30 AM

Good Friday

3023 Proctor Rd Sarasota, FL 34231

941-955-3301 166605

April 3 - Sanctuary open for prayer 12-3 PM Bach’s St. Matthew Passion will be played during these hours

5:30p.m.: Saturday Chapel worship 9a.m.: Contemporary worship with praise band 10a.m.: Christian education for all ages 10:45a.m.: Traditional worship with hymns, organ

Faith Lutheran Church EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES 6:45 a.m. - Sunrise Butterfly Service in the garden (bring a folding chair) 7:30 a.m. - Early Worship 9:00 a.m. - Traditional Worship 11:11 a.m. - Casual Family Worship 165197

7750 Beneva Rd. • Sarasota, FL 34238 941-924-4664 www.faithsarasota.com

St. Boniface Episcopal Church Palm Sunday services 7:45, 9:00 & 11:15 a.m.

Good Friday services

unityofsarasota.com

7:00 PM - Friday 7 Last Statements (Words)

April 5 - Easter Sunday

9:00 AM Communion Service 10:30 AM Easter Sunday Bring a flower for either service for the Cross

7p.m.: Lord’s Supper communion service

GOOD FRIDAY

April 5, 10:30 am

HOLY SATURDAY

Noon and 7 p.m.: “7 words from the cross” worship

Celebrate the Resurrection Dr. Gary M. Roy, Senior Pastor

5:30 p.m.: Chapel communion service

Colonial Oaks Baptist Church 6901 Bee Ridge Rd 1 mile east of I-75, Exit 207 Sarasota, FL 34241 941-377-2737

6:30 a.m.: SonRise worship with communion

EASTER SUNDAY

9 a.m.: Celebration communion with praise band 10 a.m.: “Break the fast” breakfast, kid’s egg hunt 10:45 a.m.: Festival communion, trumpet, organ

Concordia Lutheran Church 2185 Wood Street

(along School Avenue, north of Sarasota High School) ConcordiaSarasota.org

JOIN US FOR HOLY WEEK PALM SUNDAY CANTATA MARCH 29 8:45 AM & 11 AM

7:45 a.m. Eucharist with hymns 9:00 & 11:15 a.m. Festival Eucharists with Mozart’s “Organ Solo Mass” featuring Choir, Strings, Trumpet & Organ

MAUNDY THURSDAY

EASTER CELEBRATION

7:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday services

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Maundy Thursday Service

PALM SUNDAY

April 3 - Good Friday

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March 29 - 10:30 AM

April 1

7:00 PM - Wednesday Communion

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6908 Beneva Road, Sarasota 34238| 941.922.7595 www.uccstandrew.org

Palm Sunday Worship Service

The Living Jesus Serves All in Worship!

March 29 - Palm Sunday

ST. ANDREW UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

TABLE FOR TWELVE COMMUNION, APRIL 2

First Presbyterian Church

7-8:30 PM

GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3 Taizé Service • Noon

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 5

Rev. Dr. Kathleen Wiggins 8:45 AM & 11 AM

Egg Hunt for kids after service 941.349.1166 www.siestakeychapel.org

4615 GLEASON AVE | 1 MILE NORTH OF SIESTA KEY VILLAGE OFF OCEAN BLVD

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Community Easter Sunrise Service 6:30 on April 5th

Easter Weekend Events

– Bring a Beach Chair or Blanket –

Good Friday Communion - April 3rd 6:30 PM at Crosspointe

at Siesta Key Public Beach near pavilion

Holy Week

Maundy Thursday Service

Palm Sunday – 8:00am no music 10:15am music and choir Maundy Thursday – 7:00pm Good Friday – noon & 7:00pm Saturday, Easter Vigil – 5:00pm

Good Friday “Sounds of the Soul” Traditional Easter Worship

9:45 a.m. in Sanctuary with Full Choir & Brass

8:00am – Eucharist with music 10:15am – Eucharist with music & Choir

Nursery Provided • Hearing Loop System Available

Special Guests - Philomusica String Quartet

Informal Worship Gathering

CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY 941-355-3262 • www.churchofthenativity.com An Episcopal Church serving Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

Pine Shores Presbyterian Church 6116 Crestwood Avenue www.pineshorespres.org • (941) 922-1597

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10:00 a.m. in Community Center

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Just 2 blocks south of University

Easter Sunrise Service - April 5th 7 AM at Benderson Park Regatta

April 3rd at 6:00 p.m. on the Campus

Easter Services

5900 N Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota, Fl

The EggSpree - April 4th 9 AM at Crosspointe

April 2nd at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Easter Celebration Service - April 5th 10:45 AM at Crosspointe 3530 Whitfield Avenue Sarasota, FL 34243 crosspointe.life

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preSbyterian

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SieSta Key Chapel

5615 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key (941) 349-5616 | www.bonifacechurch.org

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Appliances

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales

BRAND NEW central air conditioner still in the box air handler and condenser with heat for sale. 10 year warranty. Call for more info.

(941) 704−9413 www.integrityacwholeslae.com

COLLECTORS DREAM ESTATE SALE March 27 thru 29th. - 9a.m.-5pm.

Numbers out Friday - 8a.m.

2435 Landings Circle.

Bradenton FL 34209

Autos Wanted GOTTA CAR You Wanna Sell?

The good, the bad, or the ugly.

Call now!

727-400-1910.

WE BUY CARS. TOP $$ PAID FOR YOUR VEHICLES. Call Hawley Motors, 941-923-3421.

Boats

Pools/Spas HOT TUBS, Swim Spas, Fiber Glass Pools. Direct from local manufacturers at wholesale pricing.

Save $$$$! 941-462-0633.

Personals *ADOPTION:* ADORING Doctor, Devoted, Financially Secure Family, Music, Theatre, Sports, Travel, Education awaits 1st baby.

FLBar 42311. 1-800-552-0045. *Expenses paid.*

Outstanding collection on Llardo incl. many rare retired pieces. Amsterdam Sauer carved birds with semi-precious stones, Navajo pottery, art-work by listed artists, mid-century desk & chair, John Deere riding lawn mower 100 series like new, collection of beautiful Persian rugs, tools, garden tools, leaf blower & misc. garage items & a house full of bric-a-brac.

CANOE: OLD Town: 16/ft. camper canoe with extras. $500. 941-462-1173.

Please contact Ken at: 941-356-3318 for any additional information

ChitwoodCharters.com Party/ Real Estate/ Wedding Cruises Hyatt Sarasota Docks 32’/53’ Yachts - 2hrs./2 months 941-383-5232

Estate Sale conducted by Antiques & Chatchkes.

Pictures & more info visit: estatesales.net - look under (A Collectors Dream Estate Sale)

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

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

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales ESTATE SALE Saturday, March 28 - 8:45a.m.-2p.m.

10146 Glenmoore Ave River Club LUR Queen bedroom set, 5 pairs of lamps, pictures, sconces, console, pedestals, mirrors, small entertainment center, recliner sofa, modern end tables, 3 chandeliers, set of Christmas china, set of Wedgwood Osborne pattern, sofa cabinet, leather sectional sofa, coffee & end tables, nice dinette set, full bed set, draperies, desk, silk plants, wine rack, and a few tools.

1) Juilliard 2) Omnivorous 3) Appalachian Journey 4) Silk Road 5) Soundtracks. Yo-Yo Ma

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Help Wanted

Merchandise Wanted CASH FOR Old Military Items. Swords, uniforms, insignia & old guns. Call 941-416-3280.

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

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11TH ANNUAL UNIVERSITY PLACE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE − University Place Saturday, March 28th, 8am to 12noon.

University Pkwy to N on Honore, R on Cooper Creek (gates on both Honore and Cooper Creek are open) 50+ families Quality home furnishings, clothing and much more!!!

Sale by Julie McClure Pix: www.estatesales.net

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Call 941-907-8141.

Furnishings BRAND NEW King, Queen & Full Mattress Sets 50-80% OFF - Gel Memory Foam, Pillow Top & More. Call Daniel. (941)387-4810.

955.4888

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Consistent Freight, Great Miles on this Regional Account. Werner Enterprises: 1-855-517-2507.

HOME HELPER/ ASSISTANT: For caring senior couple, 3 days a week, 10-5+. Cleaning, cooking, errands, serving at events, dogs to groomer, etc.

Energetic, conscientious self starter with attention to detail. Trusting professional for long term position. Excellent compensation. Send resume and references to HomeStaffingServices@gmail.com.

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Condos For Sale FREE! What every Real Estate buyer or seller needs to know!

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Homes For Sale LIFE AFTER LONGBOAT KEY. Over 2200/sq.ft. villa in Palmer Ranch with stunning lake views, private pool, granite, wood and tile flooring.

Top grade appliances. A beauty at $449,000.

Call P.S. 941-927-9486.

LONGBOAT KEY GETAWAY, 1BR/1BA. Updated, end unit villa. Beach access. Pets ok. $139,900.

Brooke O’Malley, CLUB REALTY 941-726-2677

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Prices include air handler, condenser, heat strip and thermostat. Taxes extra.

2 ton 13 Seer Heat Pump 3 ton 13 Seer Tempstar St. Cool with heat 3 ton 13 Seer Heat Pump 4 ton 13 Seer Tempstar St. Cool with heat 4 ton 13 Seer Heat Pump 5 ton 13 Seer Tempstar St. Cool with heat 5 ton 13 Seer Heat Pump

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

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Larger lawns slightly more.

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Classifieds 15B

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PET SITTING

LOCAL - LONG DISTANCE FREE ESTIMATES

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Certified & Insured References available

ROOFING

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Providing personal and administrative support to individuals and small businesses.

Houses, Pool Cage & Decks, Fences, Driveways & Walks Irrigation, Fertilizer, Rust & Battery Stain Removal

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f o r o n o h In

Doctors’ Day March 30, 2015 We celebrate and thank each of the outstanding physicians at

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center for their commitment to the health and well-being of our community.

Medical Staff Leadership

Aaron Sudbury, MD Chief of Staff

Daniel Lamar, MD Vice Chief of Staff

Federico Frias, MD Secretary–Treasurer

Vinod Prasad, MD Chief of Medicine

Joshua Kreithen, MD Chief of Surgery

Holly Shen, MD Chief of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Joseph Scarano, MD Chief of Pediatrics

Silvio Tanev, MD Chief of Clinical Services

Jennifer McCullen, MD Member-at-Large

Jason Okuhara, DO Member-at-Large

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8330 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton, FL 34202 | 941.782.2100

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