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to end his Manatee County school days When Superintendent Rick Mills retires July 31, he believes he will have left behind a more financially and academically sound district.

n Military career:

Mills spent 24 years in the U.S. Army.

Taught at West Point. Stations included Fort Knox; Jerusalem with the U.N.; and U.S. Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa. n Education career: Spent 10 years in executive positions with Chicago Public Schools, including two years overseeing 26 high schools; CEO of Minneapolis Public Schools from July 2011 to March 2013; Manatee County School District superintendent from March 2013 to July 2015

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During the 2015 VEX Robotics World Championships, held April 14 through April 18 in Louisville, Ky., East County students showcased their love of robots while taking home top honors.

A five-student team from Nolan Middle School, dubbed the “Vexperts,” took home first place for the Promo Video Challenge, earning them a $750 prize to be used toward new robotic equipment.

Students on the team include Ahamd Ibsais, Suchir Patiel, Angelo LaFrese, Luka Torralva and Try Osportne.

Haile Middle School teacher Maureen Hudson’s four teams from Manatee County also performed well.

Team 8899Y, consisting of students Devon Summerville, Katie Hartley, Griffin Hudson, Jake Whiddon, Michael Kisida and Grant Trautweiler, won the VEX IQ Excellence Award and also placed second for best booth design. They also placed sixth in the robot tournament.

EAST COUNTY — Just more than two years after assuming the helm of the Manatee County School District, Superintendent Rick Mills announced Monday he will retire from his post this summer.

Although his contract ends June 30, 2017, Mill’s resignation will go into effect July 31.

He plans to discuss his decision at the May 12 School Board meeting, but he told the East County Observer his leadership is being thwarted by individual motives, divided loyalties and “continued chaos … that’s inconsistent with moving forward.”

“I feel very good that in the last two years we turned the district around financially and academically,” Mills said. “But it’s time for me to think about what I want to do beyond the Manatee County School District. I can’t be suc-

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n Age: 60 n Hometown:

Johnstown, Pa.

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RICK MILLS

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Rick Mills assumed the role of Manatee County School District superintendent in 2013, at a time of districtwide turmoil.

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BLACK William Feicht can’t legally order a drink, but he has proven he can help sell nearly $1 million worth of real estate. READ THE FULL STORY ON PAGE 2A.

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Realtor, 20, is fresh face on the market ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT

AMANDA SEBASTIANO STAFF WRITER

As his 20th birthday approached, William Feicht had a wish: Close his first home sale before April 24, when he officially reached the two-decade mark. His birthday wish came true last week, when he finalized the sale of a condo in the Moorings at Edgewater for $282,000.

Feicht plans to close on two other home sales by May 1, meaning that, if all goes as planned, he will have helped sell nearly $1 million of real estate nearly one year before he can legally celebrate with a glass of champagne.

But the 20-year-old has multimillion-dollar dreams, which is why on a typical Friday night you’ll find him hunched over his MacBook Pro perusing the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in his bedroom at his parents’ PalmAire home.

“I don’t go out with my friends too much lately,” Feicht said. “But they understand. They know I’m working on getting established.

I’m doing something important.”

THE AGE-OLD QUESTION

Last October, Feicht earned his real estate license after studying flashcards for weeks. He accepted a position with the Lakewood Ranch branch of Keller Williams Realty Select in November and became the company’s youngest Realtor.

Feicht decided to become a

Although he has only been a real estate agent for five months, William Feicht offers the following best practices for entrepreneurs working in an older workforce.

Becoming successful in your industry starts with maintaining a clean, professional appearance.

Feicht prides himself on the deep pleats on his suit pants and the ties and freshly ironed buttondown collared shirts he sports Monday through Friday.

“You can’t focus on rejection; that’s just a result,” Feicht said.

“Picking yourself back up and moving on to the next opportunity is most important.”

Realtor after years of observing his grandfather, Don Carroll, an agent with Sotheby’s International Realty, who has been in the business for decades. Feicht remembers how in his teenage years Carroll would point out homes he had sold in The Founders Club in Sarasota and feeling impressed that his grandfather helped people find their homes.

Feicht joined Keller Williams because he knew the company had a training program for new agents.

But when Feicht, a Colorado native who attended the University of Colorado Boulder for a year before moving in 2014 to East

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Beth Barnett and Charles Totonis, who each have more than 25 years of experience in the real estate business, have been mentoring Keller Williams Realty’s youngest agent, William Feicht, center.

County, sought to list a home, a woman was hesitant about meeting with Feicht because of his young age. So, he approached veteran agent Charles Totonis, who, with Beth Barnett had sales of more than $35 million last year, for help. They agreed to meet with the woman together and split the commission if they sold the home.

Barnett was intrigued by Feicht’s “spunk and positive attitude.” Soon, they agreed that he would join their team.

“He’s so young and ambitious,” Barnett said. “He has this smile and is self-driven. We’re making him our poster child.”

the young professional “who really knows his stuff,” Barnett said.

“A good handshake helps, too,” Feicht said, laughing.

Instead of disregarding Feicht because of his age, buyers have mostly shown an interest in working with a young Realtor, according to Totonis.

Buyers tell the veteran agent they appreciate Feicht’s professionalism and they “just want to help him,” because he reminds buyers of themselves or their relatives when they were young.

In some cases, Feicht has used his youth to his advantage, such as when a client told him he was young enough to be her grandson.

“I told her how being younger and being computer savvy was an advantage I had,” Feicht said.

“Home searches today start on the Internet. I told her she wanted a Realtor who was comfortable with computers, and she started to trust me more.”

BUILDING A CAREER

Barnett and Totonis now accompany Feicht on meetings with potential home sellers who want to list their homes and also help him finalize and close sales.

But he drives his 2003 BMW — which he plans to upgrade eventually — to meet with sellers alone for showings.

So do clients trust an agent who’s barely out of his teens?

“Sometimes I get some shocked faces, but I just smile and ignore it,” Feicht said. “I start telling them about the home’s features and they forget about my age for a while.”

Clients are often surprised by

Will the 20-year-old Realtor still be an agent when he’s 30 or 40?

Perhaps. Although he plans to grow his career as a real estate agent, Feicht isn’t ruling out a career in politics, or going back to school to pursue an engineering degree.

But for now, being a young professional in the real estate business doesn’t faze him. He knows he has to work harder and do more research to compensate for having a baby face and just a few months on the job.

“My family and friends are supportive,” Feicht said. “I think they’re proud of me and are blown away by this whole thing.”

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MILLS: TOUGH LESSONS TIMELINE Feb. 28, 2013: School district votes to hire Rick Mills as superintendent.

March 20, 2013: Mills assumes the role of superintendent.

April 2013: Mills reorganizes district administrative leadership positions.

April 2, 2013: Mills asks principals to provide the district with excess funds from their individual school accounts (internal funds) to help make up budget deficits.

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Superintendent Rick Mills boasts better financial and academic standings as two of his accomplishments over his two-year tenure with the Manatee County School District.

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cessful in this environment. It’s that simple.”

TESTING ENVIRONMENT

During his 25 months on the job, Mills led to the district to a projected budget surplus after years of mismanagement; an academic ranking that rose to 37th in the state from 47th; and obtaining a positive bond rating. He also implemented a five-year strategic plan that sets budget and funding priorities based on community feedback.

“Mr. Mills has been a very positive influence for the district’s turnaround,” Deputy Superintendent of Operations Don Hall said. “I think the district had the leader who was necessary to take it to the next step, such as turning around an $8.9 million debt and closing out last school year at $14.4 million, with a surplus.”

Mills’ opponents labeled his handling of the budget, which included job and spending freezes, as “extreme.” Those measures, coupled with public controversies such as his handling of an assistant football coach’s assault of a student, spurred public criticism as well as school board conflict.

Rumors have also circulated that Mills was intimidating teachers and parents through emails and other means. School Board Chairman Bob Gause involved legal counsel in the allegations and placed them on the agenda for this week’s meeting.

Questions about morale surfaced throughout Mills’ tenure.

During school board member Mary Cantrell’s bid for office last fall, many of her supporters who were retired from the district said teachers feared for their jobs and struggled with uncertainty .

Mills discussed morale during an interview with the East County Observer last week before he announced his retirement.

“I can’t say there aren’t disgruntled teachers,” he said. “I hear about lack of pay, health care costs being passed on to teachers and no pay raises. Those are the most common things.”

But Pat Barber, president of the teachers union, Manatee Education Association, said teachers never expressed fear or angst to her over Mills.

“There are a lot of issues we (as a district) need to work on, but I

don’t know they’re ones he alone could have fixed,” Barber said.

“Mr. Mills had a willingness to help solve problems.”

Mills feels the board faces a divide that he attributes to a deeper issue of an “old school versus new school” mentality.

Some community members didn’t approve of Mills’ determination to unearth past wrongdoings and financial mismanagement under his predecessor, Tim McGonegal, school board member Karen Carpenter said.

“I think so much pressure and negativity was put onto Rick, because he challenged the oldboy and old-girl network,” she said. “He tried to professionalize what was going on. We were lied to for years about money and the budget. But Mills never lied to us.”

Carpenter said the district is now steering away from its goal of educating students.

“These meetings aren’t focused on children or education,” Carpenter said. “They’re becoming about people’s personal opinions.

The meetings are circuses.”

Mills says his efforts to unite the school board have been met with opposition.

“There are deep-rooted conflicts about the alignment of people to previous leadership, which causes a divide,” he said. “I respect perspectives, viewpoints and loyalties, but we all need to come together to do what’s best for kids.”

WHAT’S NEXT?

Although district officials aren’t saying when Mills will be replaced or whom his successor could be, Carpenter anticipates an interim superintendent will be selected until a replacement takes office by the end of the year.

Because educators typically make moves in the spring instead of over the summer, Carpenter isn’t sure when a replacement will be available. She expects the Florida School Board Association will help in the search process.

Mills plans to continue living in the county. He might still live out the goal he has reiterated of making his time with the school district the final entry on his resume.

“The community, the schools and the students are great,” he said. “I have pensions; I might just retire. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished here the last two years.”

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“Mills has done a good job ... putting policies in place whereby everyone knows expectations and decisions aren’t made based on people’s last names.

I give him an A- or B+. He’s an honest guy who never lied to us about the budget.”

– Karen Carpenter, District 4

April 8, 2013: The school board, under Mills recommendation, cuts 188 positions — many through attrition and eliminating vacant positions — to save approximately $11 million in the 2013-14 school year.

May 2013: Two weeks after announcing the district will have no fund balance at the end of the fiscal year, Mills announces he will freeze all spending until July 1, 2013.

August 2013: The school district and teachers union reach their first settlement in four years on teacher pay raises, and 70 teachers are rehired.

September 2013: The district approves pay raises.

March 2014: Mills shares his fiveyear strategic plan.

“I’m sorry it has come to this, but I understand his frustrations. It has to be frustrating; he has had a lot of success, but no matter how much there was always someone against him.”

– Charlie Kennedy, District 2

April 2014: Mills implements another spending freeze.

May 2014: Audit findings force the district to cut $9.3 million from the 2014-15 budget. Mills receives a one-year contract extension.

January 2015: The district receives a positive credit rating from Fitch Ratings after eight years of operating with a deficit.

“We (as a school board) respect his decision and really wish him well.”

– Vice Chairman Dave Miner, District 3

February 2015: Mills emails school board members he will not renew his contract; board announces spending freeze until end of fiscal year.

April 2015: Mills announces his plan to retire.

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Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 4 Supervisor Stacy White resigned from her position on the CDD board, which oversees the Greenbrook community, during the board’s April 17 meeting.

White and her family will move to Panther Ridge, meaning she will no longer qualify for the seat based on residency requirements.

“I’ve really enjoyed (the board),” White said.

“They’re a great group of people. They all have our community’s best interest in mind and hopefully they find someone with that same enthusiasm.”

White served on the board for four years and was re-elected to her post in November.

The CDD board now is accepting applications for the seat. Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. May 12, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

Supervisors likely will reassign their seats so that the appointed board member’s term will come up for election in 2016, rather than in 2018.

Additionally, at the CDD 6 board meeting, supervisors welcomed Wayne Turnblom to fill a seat vacated by former Supervisor James Hill.

“I’ve watched how these boards have worked, and I have a background in working in the nonprofit arena,” Turnblom said. “I thought I could make a contribution.”

COUNTY GROWS GREEN Manatee County is growing green roots after nationwide recognition.

The county earned the 2014 Tree City USA distinction by the Arbor Day Foundation April 24 in honor of the county’s commitment to “effective urban forest management.”

The county met the program’s four requirements, which include having a tree board or department (the Environmental Lands Management Advisory Committee) and an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita.

Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources and local volunteers have planted more than 1 million longleaf pines on Duette Preserve, among other environmentally friendly projects.

MEETINGS

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sion Meeting — 9 a.m. May 5, at the Manatee County Administration Building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton n Manatee County Commission Land-use Meeting — 9 a.m. May 7, at the Manatee County Administration Building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton

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Water park proposal gets wave of support

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The Lost Lagoon water park concept slides into negotiations at the recommendation of a four-person committee of county staff.

PAM EUBANKS SENIOR EDITOR EAST COUNTY — The conference room Friday at Manatee County’s administrative building was flooded with business professionals sporting white polo shirts with red “Lost Lagoon” logos. By the end of two hours, the group convinced a four-person committee that Manatee County staff should consider allowing them to build a regional water park attraction. The committee voted to recommend to the county administrator that negotiations ensue.

Members of an evaluation committee — Deputy County Administrator Dan Schlandt, Purchasing Official Melissa Wendel, Parks and Natural Resources Director Charlie Hunsicker and Recreation Division Manager Mike Whelan — spoke with members of the Manatee Lost Lagoon Development’s

“It’s during negotiations (that) the fine details of protecting taxpayers’ interests will be defined and resolved.”

— Charlie Hunsicker, evaluation committee member

leadership team about their proposal to build a 20-acre water park immediately south and east of Tom Bennett Park.

“This group of companies and the companies’ leadership has demonstrated to me that through their past experience and their sincerity of moving forward that Manatee County would be in a good position to negotiate,” Hunsicker said. “It’s during negotiations (that) the fine details of protecting taxpayers’ interests will be defined and resolved.”

If constructed, the park would include a 2,667-foot-long lazy river, 20,000-square-foot wave pool, thrill and multiperson water rides, coaster slide and multilevel children’s play area.

If negotiations are successful — the Manatee County Commission will have to approve them after several rounds of permitting and public input and they’ll have to pass other approval processes — park developers hope to open the park in late February 2017.

“We’re excited about the opportunity to move forward,” said Tandem Communications’ Bill Gridley, spokesman for Manatee Lost Lagoon Development.

“This is such an exciting opportunity to do something from the ground up for Manatee County.”

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Business Alliance celebrates 10 years A series of morning coffee conversations has turned into a business group with 500 member businesses.

PAM EUBANKS SENIOR EDITOR

— Before Publix on Market Street, Lakewood Ranch Main Street Starbucks or much of the Lakewood Ranch community existed, business professionals Lou Marinaccio, Barbara Jones, Bob DeCecco, Dave Minton and Craig Cerreta found themselves ordering coffee at a mom-and-pop coffee shop off Town Center Parkway.

“We all tended to get there around 7:30 a.m.,” Marinaccio said. “We didn’t know each other, (but we started to talk). It was amazing. You started talking to each other and you tried to visualize what’s this (community) going to be like?”

Those casual morning coffee conversations resulted in the birth of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.

On May 7, the alliance will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a Silver Soiree featuring food and drink, live music, socializing and other festivities.

In its first decade, the group evolved from an idea into an organization with a four-person staff, its own headquarters and

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500 member businesses (1,700 individual members).

Alliance Executive Director Heather Kasten said 2015 is a transformative year.

Within the last 12 months, the alliance moved into its own headquarters on Enterprise Circle, added a full-time staffer and hired Kasten as its new executive director, developed an industry spotlight online, completed a rebranding (including the creation of a new logo) and formed an Economic Development Committee.

And more plans are underway.

By the end of summer, the alliance also will launch an online resource center to help new businesses navigate the permitting and zoning processes and view demographics for the area. It’s also working on an ambassador program, through which EDC members will talk with prospective businesses and explore what economic development incentives the alliance should offer.

The organization also is working to improve its reach among Lakewood Ranch residents so they can better connect with the alliance’s member businesses. During the joint celebration of Lake-

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wood Ranch Main Street and the alliance’s 10-year anniversaries in October, the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. will have community club representatives seated at tables alongside alliance members. Kasten said the organizations also plan to have cross promotions.

Marinaccio believes the alliance’s influence will only continue to grow.

“I see us moving our agenda up a little bit,” he said. “We’d probably at some point in time, especially when the Lakewood Ranch residential community expands to Sarasota County, I think we then will take on a dual county influence and hopefully increase our membership substantially.”

Kasten believes the alliance’s

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Heather Kasten celebrates her one-year anniversary as the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance’s executive director May 12. She is pictured with Sheri Becker, membership services manager, and Dan Sidler, communications and marketing manager. Not pictured is member liaison Barb Zdziarski.

next 10 years will make the organization even stronger as staff continues to implement the vision of its volunteer board and meets the needs of members through programming and other services.

Jones agrees.

“It’s more than I ever envisioned, but seeing the excitement within the organization, it doesn’t surprise me,” she said.

“Everything is exploding. Everybody knows Lakewood Ranch now.”

Contact Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com.

DEFINING MOMENT Original Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance board member Barbara Jones says her “aha” moment for the alliance came at its first major networking social.

The alliance had a website and had sent emails to its registered website users as a way to promote the event.

More than 120 people showed up for the event, held at the Fairfield Inn & Suites, in Lakewood Ranch.

“The place was so packed. We were wall-to wall people,” Jones said.

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Main Street to march for Memorial Day A few early setbacks won’t rain on the Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day Parade. Main Street will show its patriotic pride at the May 24 event.

SENIOR EDITOR LAKEWOOD RANCH — Around the

high-top tables at Wolves Head Pizza & Wings, a team of organizers begins a calm yet slightly frantic conversation, as they review notes, to-do lists and deadlines.

Organizer Lori Ruth, associate publisher of the East County Observer, begins the meeting with good news: Lakewood Ranch Main Street’s property manager has already arranged for a veterans VIP seating tent and stage for the upcoming Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day Parade.

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Benjie Brinkofski, event Chairwoman Lori Ruth, Linda Craig, Carlene Smith, event co-founder John Breiner, Terry Sharak, Kyanne Merrill, Francis Shea and Aimee Leigh are eager to honor veterans.

tance to keep the parade going.

Ruth also dug up Basilone’s old contacts and checklists and began delegating assignments to a growing team of volunteers.

“That’s really how we’ve gotten here,” Breiner said. “Everybody’s got a stack (of things to do.)”

Ruth said canceling the parade wasn’t an option. The parade serves as a reminder to stand as a country, not as individuals.

“It’s for our Armed Services,” said Ruth, whose father served in the U.S. Army during World War II. “We have no idea the sacrifices they put up with, and then they go over bravely and come back differently. They are the heroes in the biggest sense of the word.

I don’t think there is anybody who’s braver. And it’s not just them; it’s their families too.”

Contact Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com.

ORGANIZERS SEEK PARADE PARTICIPANTS Organizers are seeking participants for this year’s sixth annual Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day Parade, which will be held May 24, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

The public is welcome to participate by attending or by riding in homemade floats, decorated golf carts or other patriotic displays.

Attendees can also participate in the patriotic bicycle decorating contest. Sponsorships also are welcome.

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Within just three weeks, Ruth, parade co-founder John Breiner and volunteer Carlene Smith have assembled a team of about a dozen other volunteers and resurrected the May 24 parade, which almost was canceled.

“It’s the town literally coming together,” Ruth said.

Breiner, owner of Wolves Head Pizza and one of the parade’s founders, started the parade with Lakewood Ranch resident Gene Sweeney approximately six years ago to honor military veterans.

At the time, Breiner owned Ed’s Tavern on Lakewood Ranch Main Street, making the venue an ideal location for the start-up parade.

Although he sold his business last year, Breiner had made plans for the parade to continue. But the departure in late February of longtime Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. Director Lori Basilone, who had played a key role in organizing the parade, left the sixth-year event in limbo.

“Our group went from 20 to two,” Breiner said. “We decided, regardless, we would continue.”

“We didn’t want it to fail,” Smith said. “It’s something the community really looks forward to, and we don’t have many parades out here. We’re limited in what we can do.”

Organizers had planned to move the event to Greenbrook Adventure Park so it could expand, but Ruth advocated for its return to Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

Fellow organizers agreed. Main Street merchants were thrilled with the decision and offered financial help and other assis-

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Trickle down economics Investments in irrigation improvements could make a splash in CDD budgets.

The bucket of savings could top $388,000 for the current fiscal year.

RAIN REPORTS

PAM EUBANKS SENIOR EDITOR

— If trends continue, residents of Lakewood Ranch could drink up savings from common area water irrigation at the end of this fiscal year.

Based on trends from the last five years and water usage projections, Lakewood Ranch Phase I residents may see more than 28% savings in irrigation water costs.

Lakewood Ranch CDDs 1, 2, 4 and 5 are projected to save about $388,000 this year in irrigation costs said Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Financial Director Steve Zielinski.

“We have six months to go, but I ran different scenarios to come up with my projections,” Zielinski said.

Irrigation water use has trended downward the last five years, except for in 2012. In fiscal year 2014, districts saw between $37,000 to $52,000 in savings as a result of decreased usage.

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Director of Operations Ryan Heise said the reduced water usage for common area landscaping can be attributed to several factors, including continued implementation of soil moisture technologies, weather stations, grass-to-mulch conversions and other improvements.

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Lakewood Ranch Town Hall’s operations department monitors the community for rain showers and opportunities to conserve water, but that doesn’t mean rain equals immediate irrigation shutoff.

Operations Director Ryan Heise said soil moisture sensors don’t tell sprinklers to turn off right away. That means that if a rainstorm is short-lived, turf won’t suffer by not being watered. In general, turf needs at least 1 inch of water per week to thrive. Rainfall must hit a certain threshold, generally 3/10 of an inch, before sprinklers will turn off.

“We don’t shut down our irrigation prematurely,” Heise said. “It’s important to know we are saving water, and if water is running while it’s raining, it doesn’t mean we’re not paying attention.”

ing the way Lakewood Ranch’s sprinkler heads are laid out by converting rotary heads, which can spray 20 feet past a sidewalk, to more targeted spray heads in areas where turf is minimal, such as between a curb and a sidewalk.

“It’s expensive, but it’s worth it,” Heise said, noting the districts collectively will have spent approximately $243,000 on irri-

gation improvements over the last five years (see chart).

“We’re applying water directly to the turf, and it’s less aggravating for people trying to use the sidewalks during (the watering time).”

Each CDD also has a weather station, which factors in evapotranspiration — i.e. the movement of water from Earth to the atmosphere — along with sunlight, windspeed and relative humidity to recalculate irrigation run times. The weather stations then communicate to the controllers about when to run and when to shut off. Generally, turf needs 1 inch of water per week to thrive.

Although Town Hall is done with major upgrades for irrigation controls this year, Heise said it will continue converting its sprinkler head layout. And in some instances where oak trees have matured and grass is thinning and no longer viable, staff will remove the turf and replace it with mulch and micro irrigation.

But, Heise says, the potential for continued savings continues to increase. Because Lakewood Ranch residents pay for yard irrigation through CDD assessments, the more individual residents conserve water, the more everyone within their district saves.

“The residential acreage is greater than the common area irrigated acreage,” Heise said.

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FY 2013

FY 2014

FY 2015 (projected)

350 million gallons 300 million 250 million 200 million 150 million 100 million 50 million

CDD 1

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“We hope to continue to promote this technology for our residents ... and we’ll continue to see savings.”

– Ryan Heise, Town Hall director of operations

“We hope to continue to promote this technology for our residents and have them incorporate the soil moisture technology, and we’ll continue to see savings.”

Town Hall will educate residents about soil moisture sensor technologies and possibly offer rebate programs for such technologies in the future.

CDD 4

CDD 5

YOUR SAVINGS Based on factors such as SMART technology, irrigation retrofit, turf conversion to plant/mulch beds and the delayed imposition of an irrigation water rate increase, the four CDDS could save a combined $388,190. That amounts to the following average savings for households:

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Students’ video captures school spirit Observer “If we are to build a better world, we must remember that the guiding principle is this — a policy of freedom for the individual is the only truly progressive policy.”

Braden River High students knew they had team and school spirit.

Now they’ll have a photo booth at prom to prove it.

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— Braden River High TV production teacher Abby Toole didn’t know if she could keep a secret.

But when she, Amy Hammon, of Hello Gorgeous Photobooth, Susan Short, of Family Beautiful Magazine, and Sally Schule, of Saks Fifth Avenue, opened the door to Dan McLean’s classroom April 24, her week of silence paid off when she saw smiles spread across faces of the Student Government Association students.

The students didn’t know what to think of the parade of people and the maroon, white and gold balloons.

“I thought someone was getting asked to prom,” student Carley Engelberger said, laughing.

Then the students spotted Hammon’s sign, which she read aloud: “Braden River High School, we’re crashing your prom.”

The students cheered when they realized they had won a photo booth at their prom May 16, at the Polo Grill and Bar Fête Ballroom.

Braden River High received the photo booth as part of a video contest showing school spirit that spanned schools in Manatee and Sarasota counties. Braden River was one of seven high schools to submit a video.

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Braden River High students thought someone was being asked to prom April 24, when a parade of balloons and cheering women rushed into Dan McLean’s classroom. The students won a video contest and will have a photo booth at their prom next month.

week that the East County school was a co-winner of the prize, she wasn’t surprised.

“We have so much evidence of our school sprit that when I heard about the competition from a few other teachers, I said, ‘We can win that,’” she said.

The school’s TV production students shot the five-minute video, and various students, both in SGA and TV production, worked together to find photos and videos of events that embodied the East County school’s spirit. Toole’s students spent hours fishing through old photos and videos to find examples that showcased the school best, she said.

The video is broken into segments that feature the school’s

Watch Braden River High’s winning video at https://youtu.be/dhj6P3Katmg​

“We are (BR)” slogan, with students shouting “We are smart!” along with other expressions of pride.

It features students dancing through the halls to Earth, Wind & Fire’s “Dancing in September,” while classmates cheer on the sidelines; footage of students running track and playing football and other sports; and photos and descriptions of Braden River’s certifications that show the students’ dedication to academics.

The students finished the talking segments of the video in one day, after just two takes.

“The first take had to be redone, because we forgot to start recording,” student Bailey Reiter said.

Toole’s favorite aspect of the project was seeing students’ ability to work together for a common goal, while using their creativity — something she teaches in her classroom daily, she said.

“They really worked as a team and made a great video,” Toole

said. “It’s great to see them rewarded for that hard work.”

“We wanted students to showcase their school and community spirit in just a few minutes, which wasn’t easy to do,” Hammon said.

“But Braden River’s students’ had great team spirit and that’s important.”

Hello Gorgeous will also provide photo booth props for the school’s prom.

SGA President Emma Slotabec can’t wait to throw on a feathery boa, oversized glasses and pose beside her friends in their gowns.

“Our school had a photo booth two years ago, but it was too expensive to have last year,” Slotabec said. “I was bummed it wasn’t there at my junior prom last year. I’m so excited.”

Oak Park School in Sarasota tied Braden River for the competition and will also receive a photo booth for its May 8 prom.

Contact Amanda Sebastiano at amandas@yourobserver.com.

What a ride the last seven months have been. We asked you to take us along on your travels last fall for our 2015 “It’s Read Everywhere” contest. And here’s where you’ve taken us:

David Reilly took his Observer to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves in Otorohanga, New Zealand.

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Attention, globe trotters: You have five months left to submit your photos for the 2015 ‘It’s Read Everywhere’ contest.

We’ve been to Cuba three times, biked across Vietnam and the Golden Gate Bridge and summited Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

We’ve been on a safari, on which we saw no lions or tigers but plenty of polar bears in Manitoba, Canada. We saw Tasmanian devils and kangaroos in Tasmania, cheered on the Seattle Seahawks at Super Bowl 49 in Phoenix, cruised the Mississippi River and celebrated Mardi Gras in the Big Easy.

At press time, 94 of our readers had taken us on their travels for this year’s contest.

But as season ends and snowbirds and summer travelers trot the globe, we’re excited about where you jet-setters will take us.

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3:41 p.m. — 8700 block of S.R. 70 East Information: An employee compared the way he was being treated to Adolf Hitler’s behavior while speaking with a co-worker and said that someone is going to be dead.

Two weeks earlier, while holding a bowie knife, he told the same co-worker that someone is trying to get him fired and that someone is going to die. He also said he would try to destroy the co-worker’s online reputation.

Police told the co-worker the man wasn’t directly threatening him, so all they could do was document information.

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11:13 a.m. — 6300 block of S.R. 70 East Information: A woman reported that her teacher at a technical school grabbed her arm as she was leaving the classroom. The woman had been suspended for carrying a Taser on campus and had returned to retrieve her belongings. At that time, she said the teacher grabbed her arm as she was leaving. It was the second time the woman had been withdrawn from the teacher’s class, and the woman said she feels like the teacher is out to get her.

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9:14 a.m. — 8400 block of Lockwood Ridge Road Trespass: Police saw a man and woman whom they had previously trespassed from a gas station property on the same property with two others.

Police confirmed that the previous warning remains active and that the store owner wanted the man and woman arrested for trespassing.

APRIL 15

10:15 a.m. — Intersection of 63rd Avenue East and Lockwood Ridge Road Suspicious Incident Involving Children: A man reported that another man in his early to mid-40s driving a green truck or SUV tried to make verbal contact with his 10-year-old son the day before while his son was at a bus stop. The boy reported the incident to his father when he picked him up.

RANCH LAKE BOULEVARD 7:06 p.m. — 5800 block of Ranch Lake Boulevard Grand Theft: A woman filled her shopping cart with pillows and blankets at a supercenter, then headed to the electronics department and broke the iPad display case before filling the cart with tablets. She then returned to the housewares

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5:36 p.m. — 7800 block of Rio Bella Place Petit/Grand Theft: A man discovered that his canoe, valued at $1,534, was missing. The canoe is heavy and would likely require two people to move. He believes landscapers who have been in the area recently could be responsible.

3:35 p.m. — 5200 block of 32nd Street East Battery, Theft: A woman said someone entered her kitchen through her laundry room and grabbed both of her wrists, then her throat and pushed her along the kitchen wall before stealing her medication. The woman became uncooperative during the investigation, saying she was hungry and wanted to leave.

department and placed the iPads in a rolling suitcase and duffle bag.

WYNDHAM COURT 2:37 p.m. — 7900 block of Wyndham Court Burglary: An unknown person entered a home through an unlocked back door and stole multiple bottles of cologne and jewelry from closets.

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Both sustained injuries and were arrested.

9:12 p.m. — 4600 block of Sabal Harbour Drive Battery: Two males were playing basketball and got into an argument when one called the other an explicit name. The suspect then asked the victim if he wanted to fight, and the altercation became physical. The victim dislocated his shoulder.

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As a volunteer at St. Francis, I've witnessed very ill or injured cats restored to health.

I refer to the organization as “give me your tired, your poor,” as we take the most dire cases.

My husband and I adopted a cat that was abandoned by her owners, left starving and brutally attacked by a raccoon.

She was rescued and required surgery to remove her right front leg. Today she is the picture of health, hopping around our home.

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ast County resident Alan Anderson has been involved with the Manatee Sarasota Building Industry Association since moving in 1997 to Florida, and he has been involved with the national organization even longer.

An Army veteran, Anderson served as a board member in the local chapter beginning in 1998 and became the organization’s executive vice president in 2008.

Anderson retires from his post April 30, just more than a week after his 66th birthday.

I believe there are all types of education. I think you’re more successful when the program and the subject matter better fits your interest of study.

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Alan Anderson’s involvement goes beyond the Manatee Sarasota Building Industry Association. He sits on the MTI Foundation board and is an adviser for Manatee Technical College’s carpentry program.

We have really two challenges I see for the future of our organization. We have to regrow our membership. We lost so many during the housing downturn. Many, many of our subcontractor base moved on to other locations, where work was more prevalent. They still have those jobs. … The more members we have, the better our voice is heard. A longer-term problem is not enough skilled labor throughout the industry.

It’s basically an aging workforce.

How are we as an industry going to solve that problem of who’s going to build our buildings two

years from now, five years from now?

Attracting the right workers is a little more difficult than it was in the past. It’s the mindset of younger people — they want to work in a more controlled environment. It’s a great skill to have, but there are certain skill sets and training you need to go on a job site and excel to get the job done. I believe the solution to that problem is sitting in our classrooms today. That’s where we have been working hard over the last 13 to 14 years with our Future Builders of America

group. I think that’s a perfect organization to help us carry the message to our young people that a career in construction is an honorable career.

All of us in the industry have to do a better job ensuring we are delivering a positive message to our young folks about a career in construction. We also have to educate the parents, the teachers and the administration to provide these career and technical education programs in our schools so they can go to the job market with skills or continue.

I keep telling our Future Builders of America students, “If you and your parents really think you’re going to swing a hammer your entire career in construction, you aren’t seeing the opportunity. You won’t be doing that forever unless you want to.”

There are so many opportunities to grow within the industry.

Back in the old days, when I was in junior high, you had shop class. You learned about tools. You had to work with metals and other materials. That’s not available in middle school to our kids today.

If you’re not willing to give back to your community, to your industry and the things that matter in life, I think you’re missing some of the reason you’re here.

I’ve had good mentors throughout my career and a lot of things I’ve done I think that’s helped me in how I’ve worked. I try to be a mentor to others, as well...(You’re) not necessarily telling them what to do or how to do it, but when they might be struggling about a career option, help them weigh their options.

I have been dreaming of playing a lot more golf than I’ve ever played. In my time in New York, I played a lot more than in the last 15 years. That’s my plan (in retirement) — to do those things when I want to.

I like to build little projects for friends and family. There are a lot of things on Pinterest. My wife and my daughter can find lots of projects they want me to do. I work with my son a lot. He has a nice little workshop.

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VFW POST RECOGNIZES YOUTH Braden River Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12055 has been busy doling out awards to East County students.

This month, the post awarded student winners of its Patriots Pen Essay writing contest — Haile Middle School’s Anthony Salerno, Clinton Engelberger and Simone Liang — with plaques April 9.

Each student won $100. Student Meghan McConnaghy won but was not present at the ceremony.

The annual contest encourages students to write a patriotic essay about what freedom means to them.

Then, in two separate ceremonies in April, VFW members presented awards to Lakewood Ranch JROTC cadets and Braden River High School cadets.

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At Lakewood Ranch, the post awarded the $1,000 George Cumming Memorial Scholarship to Cadets Connor Russell and Mallori Cesario.

It also awarded medals to Cadets Derrick Hadley and Daniella Wilhelm.

At Braden River, the post awarded the Leo Perisian Scholarship to Cadets Alexis Yawn and Ben Martin. Each received a $1,000 check for continued education.

Cadets Playton Blanton, Wendy Rios, Ryan Calhoun, Chris Cooper and Gabriella Stockton were awarded $100 each for their essays for the Voice of Democracy program.

Post 12055 also named JROTC instructor Command Sgt. Maj. Alexander Figueroa as the post’s Teacher of the Year.

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ne-hundred fifty-four patrons got cooking April 24, at the Fête Ballroom at the Polo Grill for the Lakewood Ranch YMCA’s Taste of New Orleans Interactive Dinner.

It was the largest interactive dinner the organization has hosted in four years. The ballroom housed a flurry of apron-touting novice cooks, who cooked up dinner and dessert for their tablemates and friends at the annual fundraiser. Proceeds from the silent auction and $100 admission will benefit the East County branch of the organization.

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The Sarasota Orchestra’s distinct musical identity is epitomized in an upcoming performance. It is not only comfortable in a concert hall; it is equally adept at Pops concerts highlighting the popular songs of radio and Broadway musicals in an unorthodox locale — a baseball stadium.

The Orchestra in the Outfield: “A Salute to American Idols” program May 9, at Ed Smith Stadium, is the second time the orchestra will present fresh arrangements of popular songs in American history in an outdoor setting.

“We’re going to reach people who have never heard the Sarasota Orchestra before, and they’ll want to go to a Pops concert or even go hear Beethoven,” says Pops conductor Andrew Lane. “I like to think this one concert will broaden the audience’s horizons.

There’s really nothing like listening to a full symphony orchestra play.”

The stadium concert started last year as a collaboration between Pat Joslyn, vice president of operations and artistic planning for the Sarasota Orchestra, Gordon Greenfield, vice president of marketing, sales and public relations for the Sarasota Orchestra, and David Rovine, vice president of Orioles-Sarasota, to produce a fun and family-friendly outdoor concert. The patriotic programming includes everything from

“My job is deliver things the audience hasn’t heard like they would with an orchestra.

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tunes from Louis Armstrong, Elvis Presley, Stevie Wonder, “The Wizard of Oz,” “How the West Was Won,” to more classical offerings including “A New Birth of Freedom” by Aaron Copland and an Armed Forces medley. In addition to America’s musical idols, Sarasota’s own “American Idol” Syesha Mercado will be a featured soloist with the orchestra and sing such vocal pyrotechnics as “Skyfall” (from the James Bond film “Skyfall”), “Fever” (popularized by Peggy Lee), the Etta James standard “At Last,” “One Rock and Roll Too Many” (from the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical “Starlight Express”) and “Listen” (from the musical “Dreamgirls,” which Mercado performed in during the 20092010 national tour).

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som. A freshman at the State College of Florida Collegiate School, in Bradenton, Folsom won the orchestra’s singing competition, “Anthem Idol,” to earn the honor of opening the concert with the national anthem.

“My job is to deliver things the audience hasn’t heard like they would with an orchestra,” says Lane. “It’s really fun music, and for an outdoor setting it’s giving the audience a new sound they’re not used to hearing, like an Elvis or Stevie Wonder medley.”

Lane says that he and the orchestra learned a lot last year playing in the open air at the ballpark. The Pops conductor, who is in his 11th season with the orchestra, enjoys the different perspective playing in a ballpark affords. The orchestra is situated on a stage on the third baseline, so everyone in the stands can see all 40-plus members of the orchestra.

Getting every note the musicians play to sound as good as in the acoustic space of a concert hall and making sure everything runs smoothly is Joslyn’s responsibil-

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Sujie Kim, bassoon: Little Dragon, a Swedish electronic music band Brad Williams, principal trombone: Keane, the English indie-rock band known for the songs “Somewhere Only We Know,” “Everybody’s Changing” and “Is It Any Wonder?”

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As soon as the Sarasota Orchestra musicians arrived at Ed Smith Stadium last week, they started tuning and playing their respective instruments with trombonist Brad Williams, middle, getting into the sporting spirit and playing the “Charge” fanfare heard at most baseball games.

ity. As vice president of artistic administration and operations, she is responsible for the operations of the outdoor concert.

From the angle of the stage to the closing fireworks finale, Joslyn has to ensure every aspect is in perfect harmony.

“My main focus is helping plan programs and engage all the guest artists and conductors,” says Joslyn. “I book all the performance venues, execute all the contracts and oversee the staff who manages the day-to-day operations

of the orchestra.”

Armed with a notepad and calendar that never leave her side, Joslyn organizes the staff’s game plan for the day of the concert.

Her crew will arrive at Ed Smith Stadium around 7 a.m. to wheel the stage to the perimeter of the field, set up the orchestra’s seating and equipment and, most importantly, set up the 40-plus microphones for each individual musician. Once the acoustics are as close to concert hall quality as possible, then the explosives

expert will set up the fireworks for the closing of the concert.

And even though a year’s worth of planning goes into a few hours of musical entertainment, Lane and Joslyn look forward to the challenge.

“It’s a great venue, and once you know what works, we’re ready to do it again,” says Joslyn.

“The sound we had last year was a good experience, and everyone in the stadium could hear everything. There wasn’t a bad seat in the house.”

Margot Zarzycka, Ida S. Krawitz chair violin: Kongos, a South African alternative/rock band that scored a major international hit, “Come with Me Now” Kaitlin Folsom, national anthem student singer: The Beatles, the Four Seasons, Adele, Amy Winehouse and Jimi Hendrix Pat Joslyn, vice president of operations and artistic planning for the orchestra: Elton John, Chicago, the Carpenters, Joni Mitchell, The Mamas and the Papas and The Beach Boys. “And I own lots of bluegrass music. I love bluegrass.”

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Betty (Susan Greenhill) is a refugee from a bad marriage and a world champion cat lady. Dan (Colin Lane) is the dog devotee.

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Greenhill’s Betty brims with girlish, giddy exuberance and easy laughter — which goes through Dan’s veins like a drug. Lane’s character is gobsmacked but not mean. Dan describes himself as a “miserable bastard,” but he’s not a bastard at all, just miserable. Lane ducks the lovable curmudgeon cliché and keeps it real.

O’Reilly steers a middle course between sitcom cuteness and a Samuel Beckett-style obsession with last things. His poetic, witty, well-written play springs a few surprises. The play’s heart should not surprise.

Old people exist. There’s intelligence, memory, feeling and wit behind their eyes. The rest of us should look them in the eyes.

Ignore the candles on the birthday cake and you’ll meet some interesting characters, like Betty and Dan. You’ll enjoy their company, and enjoy this play. After seeing this improbable, late-blooming romance, be sure to pet your dog and call your parents.

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Cal Davidson Turner crossed the finish line in 4 minutes, 26.56 seconds to win the 1,600-meter run at the Class 1A-Region 3 meet April 23.

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Lakewood Ranch pitcher Scott Stout tossed a complete game to lead the Mustangs to a 6-1 victory over Palmetto in the Class 7A-District 10 semifinals April 22.

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ODA senior Reanna Gregory cleared 8 feet, 6 inches to set a new personal record on the pole vault at the Class 1A-Region 3 meet April 23.

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Parke Phillips hit a three-run home run to help power The Outof-Door Academy baseball team to a 4-0 victory over St. Stephen’s in the Class 3A-District 10 semifinals April 21.

Former Lakewood Ranch High and USF center Austin Reiter will learn this week whether one of the NFL’s 32 teams will draft him.

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ustin Reiter spent the past four months pushing his body to new limits, going through countless tests, drills and evaluations and showing he’s capable of playing at the next level.

Now with the NFL draft finally upon him, the former Lakewood Ranch High and University of South Florida center can relax to some degree and focus on what got him here — a combination of talent, hard work and passion for the game.

Reiter has done his best to downplay the hype that comes with the possibility of being chosen in the NFL draft, but that doesn’t mean he won’t have his cellphone charged and waiting when the 2015 NFL draft begins April 30.

“I don’t really build anything up like that because nothing is guaranteed,” Reiter says.

But like all prospects, Reiter is hoping to be one of the 256 picks in the seven-round draft, which continues through May 2.

How could he not? It’s what he’s been working toward ever

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Austin Reiter made 36 career starts at center for the University of South Florida.

since he first began training at USF. “Any high school football player who goes to a Division I school, playing in the NFL is definitely something you strive for,” Reiter says. “Why wouldn’t you try and

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give it a shot? I’ve been doing it for so long. It’s kind of like an internship for five years, so you might as well take a chance at least.”

Reiter first donned a football helmet in the third grade, but his journey truly began nine years ago on the Mustangs’ field. It was there that Reiter began crafting his skill set and realizing his true potential. From that point on, Reiter moved across both the offensive and defensive lines before finding a home at center.

“I like how technical the center has to be,” Reiter says. “Some people do well with general instruction and some energy, but my (position) requires something special. Being in the middle, you’re involved in pretty much (every play).”

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Former Lakewood Ranch High and USF center Austin Reiter began training with Mike Gough at Athletic Edge Sports Performance Conditioning in January.

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Tennis event to net money for scholarships The first Take Stock in Children Tennis Festival will feature exhibition matches and technique demonstrations. up a racket for the first time. Tennis professionals from area clubs will be on hand to provide lessons and tips.

“It’s a way to experience any and all aspects of the game,” Hendrickson says. “It’s a celebration of the game and everything it stands for. We just want it to be an amazing day and lay the foundation for future years.”

Local rising junior tennis stars Sydney Sforzo and Alana Sherman will compete at 1:30 p.m., followed by Pros versus Prodigies matches between Longboat Key Club head professional Claudiu Reattan and IMG Academy student J.P. Fujiwara and local professional Tomasz Borucki and IMG student Arthur Fonseca.

At 4 p.m., guests are invited to watch the Legends Exhibition doubles match between Jimmy Arias and Harvest United Methodist Church co-pastor Steve Price versus Mikael Pernfors and River Strand tennis professional Nate Griffin. Arias and Perfors both were formerly ranked in the top 10 in the world.

Harvest has been a sponsor for Take Stock in Children of Manatee County for a number of years, having held a prayer breakfast in the community and dedicating half of its Christmas offering to Take Stock. So far, the church has provided scholarships for two students and also has had several members of the congregation

JEN BLANCO SPORTS EDITOR LAKEWOOD RANCH — Two of Rob Hendrickson’s greatest passions are tennis and Take Stock in Children of Manatee County.

The Lakewood Ranch resident got involved with Take Stock in Children a little more than two years ago and served as both a mentor and a member of the organization’s leadership council.

Nine months ago, Hendrickson and his wife, Pam, began discussing ways to drum up support for Take Stock in Children.

That’s when Hendrickson came up with the idea for the Take Stock in Children Tennis Festival.

The event will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, at the Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center, 8488 Legacy Blvd., Lakewood Ranch.

For every dollar raised, Take Stock in Children of Manatee County will get matching dollars from the Florida Prepaid College Foundation to provide scholarships for Take Stock in Children of Manatee County students.

During the event, children and adults of all ages can participate in a variety of side court activities from noon to 4 p.m., including cardio tennis, Play-with-a-Pro doubles, USTA 10-and-under tennis, singles strategy, serving, racket demonstrations and more.

There will also be a court dedicated to individuals who are picking

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River Strand tennis professional Nate Griffin will compete alongside Mikael Pernfors in the Legends Exhibition doubles match.

serve as mentors.

“I felt like it was a great fit for me,” Price says. “It’s going to be a great day for folks who enjoy tennis or want to experience it a little bit. I’m looking forward to doing this for Take Stock. That’s going to be my greatest thrill.”

In addition to tennis matches and activities, guests can enjoy a VIP lounge, kids area, food and drink, a silent auction and a casual cocktail party with live music.

“We’re hoping to attract more than just tennis players,” Hendrickson says. “It’s a great event for kids and those looking for a fun day out.”

Cost is $10 for general admission or $50 for VIP admission, which includes access to the VIP lounge, free food and drink, photos with the legends and front row seating. Children 12 and under are free.

For more information and to buy tickets, visit tennisfestival. org. For more information on Take Stock in Children of Manatee County, visit takestockmanatee.org.

Contact Jen Blanco at jblanco@ yourobserver.com.

“It’s a way to experience any and all aspects of the game. It’s a celebration of the game and everything it stands for.

– Rob Hendrickson, festival organizer

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Local soccer club kicks it into high gear The Braden River Soccer Club hosted the Bradenton Cup April 18 and April 19.

More than 160 boys and girls teams, ranging from U9 to U16, from across the state participated in the tournament.

Braden River Soccer Club champions include: n U8 boys red n U10 boys red n U10 girls n U11 boys red n U12 boys blue n U14 boys red n U15 girls Braden River Soccer Club finalists include: n U8 boys white n U10 boys white n U14 boys white

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Reiter played 10 games along the offensive line and special teams as a redshirt freshman before making his first start in 2012.

Reiter started all 12 games at center in his final three seasons with the Bulls and was named to the Rimington Trophy

Watch List in 2013 and 2014.

Reiter graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in relational communications in fall 2013 and will earn a bachelor of science degree in public health this spring.

Following his final season at USF, Reiter began training for the NFL draft in January. He began training at Athletic Edge Sports Performance Conditioning in Lakewood Ranch under the guidance of strength and conditioning specialist Mike

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Austin Reiter, a 2010 graduate of Lakewood Ranch High, was named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List in his final two seasons with the Bulls.

Gough, who has trained numerous professional and Olympic athletes.

“He’s a real tough kid with lot of heart, and he’s put the time in to develop himself physically,” Gough says. “I’ve trained so many players, and he has all of the physical intangible tools to play at that level. He just needs a chance to get into a camp.

There’s no doubt in my mind he’ll be able to stick and have a career in the NFL.” Reiter attended a regional combine Feb. 7, in Miami. From there, he was invited to participate in the NFL Super Regional Combine March 21, in Arizona.

During the combine, Reiter was evaluated on the six testing elements, including the 40-yard dash, vertical jump, broad jump, bench press, pro shuttle and three-cone drill. He also completed a series of positionspecific drills.

“It’s an area that’s completely new,” Reiter says. “You’re moving toward trying to become a professional athlete. The whole process is (different). It’s not like being recruited in high school. It’s all new terrain.”

Following the NFL Super Regional Combine, Reiter performed for NFL scouts during USF’s Pro Day March 26. He also attended a local day with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers April 10.

Now, it’s just a matter of seeing which of the NFL’s 32 teams is willing to make the call.

“It’s kind of like all of my hard work is coming to fruition,” Reiter says. “This is something I’ve always wanted ever since I got to USF.” Contact Jen Blanco at jblanco@yourobserver.com.

Lady Mustangs win regional crown The Lakewood Ranch High girls track team scored 85.5 points to win the Class 3A-Region 3 meet April 23, at Charlotte High.

The Lady Mustangs used their depth in all facets of the competition to breeze past regional runner-up Naples (59 points).

Talia Falco cleared 5 feet, 6 inches to win the high jump and advance to next weekend’s Class 3A state meet. She also finished second in the triple jump (39-06).

The top four finishers in each event earned a berth in the state meet, which will be held May 2, in Jacksonville.

State qualifiers include: Lakewood Ranch n Sophia Falco (100-meter dash, second; long jump, third) n Olivia Ogles (pole vault, second) n Reide Ryans (100 hurdles, second) n Read Corley (3,200, fourth) n John Rivera (800, second) n Girls 4x100 relay (second) n Girls 4x400 relay (second) n Girls 4x800 relay (fourth)

Thunder dominates Cougars in title rout The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team cruised to an 11-1 victory versus Cardinal Mooney in the Class 3A-District 10 championship April 24 in a game that was shortened to five innings due to the 10-run

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Owen Ragsdale earned the win on the mound for the Thunder, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out four.

Jake Romine went 4-for-4 with a home run to lead off the game and four RBIs. Carson Jungers went 3-for-3 with an RBI. Jimmy Kuebler went 3-for4 with a triple.

With the win, ODA will play host to Calvary Christian in the Class 3A-Region 3 quarterfinals April 30.

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Marshall beat 144 of the top senior amateur golfers in the state to capture his first Senior Amateur Championship. Participants must be 55 or older to compete in the championship.

Marshall opened with a 2-under-par 70 and sat tied for second place. On day two, Marshall shot an even par 72, which was good enough to push him into first place by one stroke. Marshall birdied holes 13, 15, 16 and 18 on the final day of competition to finish with a 5-under-par 67 and finish six strokes ahead of first-round leader Buddy Alexander.

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Ranch residents walk the walk for American Cancer Society.

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Ernestor Enchautegui Jr. serves Linger Lodge’s famous gumbo.

Sonya Stratton and the Straight South performs.

Pictured are musicians Doug Row on lead guitar, Sonya Stratton on bass and Jeff Folger on the banjo.

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ore than 250 guests lingered along the banks of the Braden River behind Linger Lodge Restaurant, as it hosted its annual Bluegrass Festival and Gumbo Cook-off Saturday.

Guests sampled gumbo while listening to music

by Hwy 41 South, Sonya Stratton and Straight South and other bluegrass groups.

Ken Cowles’ winning gumbo has alligator, chicken and other ingredients.

Olivia Beaumont, center, hangs out with her aunts, Kathy and Joy Beaumont.

‘The Great Gatsby’ inspires a dazzling prom night for students.

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Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine dental students Curtis Dugas and Samantha Seitz walk with props.

Debi Kleer and Riana Rawson show off Pippi as they sell hot dogs and cupcakes.

Julia Gennocro, of Braden River Middle School, plays volleyball between laps.

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Children under 12 enter for free.

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ULTIMATE DERBY PARTY Starts at 4:30 p.m. at the Polo Grill and Bar, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch. Attendees will receive complimentary servings of traditional derby fare, including hand biscuits, Kentucky burgoo and grit cakes. Mint juleps will be offered for $5; cocktails also will be offered. There will be a best hat contest. The event is first come, first serve. The race starts at 6 p.m. For information, visit pologrillandbar.com.

MINT JULEPS AND ROSES Starts at 5 p.m. at Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy, 4640 Country Road 675, Bradenton. Join SMART for an evening of dinner, mint juleps and music by the Florida Mountain Boys while watching the Kentucky Derby live on large-screen TVs. Guests also can tour the stables and enjoy the parade of champions by SMART riders.

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NEW RESIDENT ORIENTATION Runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch. New and longtime residents of Lakewood Ranch are welcome to attend this orientation, which details Lakewood Ranch’s governance structure, among other topics. For information, call 907-0202.

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CLASSIC CAR SHOW Starts at 5 p.m. outside Ed’s Tavern, 10719 Rodeo Drive, Lakewood Ranch. Come out to view classic cars, trucks and other vehicles while also enjoying food, music and prizes. For information, call 907-0400.

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‘BIG HERO 6’ Shows at 7 p.m. at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA, 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch.

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JUDAISM DECODED: THE ORIGINS AND EVOLUTIONS OF JEWISH TRADITION Starts at 7:30 p.m. at The Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road. This is the first of a six-week series that will uncover the unique formula that has sustained Jewish tradition for millenia. The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute will present this program. Interested students should call 752-3030 or visit myJLI.com to register or for information.

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

GULF COAST COMMUNITY CHOIR 15TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT Starts at 4 p.m. at St. James United Methodist Church, 2049 Honore Ave., Sarasota. The Gulf Coast Community Choir will present this concert to raise money for the Visible Men Academy and the Mayors’ Feed the Hungry Program. Thirty singers will perform together at the church.

A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. Tickets cost $20. For information or to purchase tickets, call 379-0232 or email info@ gulfcoastcommunitychoir.org.

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HANDCRAFTS Meets at 10 a.m. at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch.

The purpose of this group is to gather in a social setting and share ideas about all types of crafts. Attendees work on their crafts while socializing. For information, contact Karen Marinoff at 751-6918 or kkmarinoff@aol. com.

LAKEWOOD RANCH GARDEN CLUB Meets at 1 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch.

The club is interested in improving members’ personal gardens, maintaining the club’s native garden behind Town Hall and learning about Florida plants, flowers and shrubbery. For information, contact Maggie White at 752-7720 or whitemaggie6@ gmail.com.

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JEWISH CLUB Meets at 1 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch.

The club intends to enhance the Jewish community in Lakewood Ranch by focusing on Jewish themes related to social, cultural and educational opportunities through independent programming and in partnership with other organizations. All Lakewood Ranch residents are welcome to participate. For information, visit jewishclubatlwr.org.

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EVENING MAHJONGG Meets at 7 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch.

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YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home sells for $1.46 million ADAM HUGHES RESEARCH EDITOR

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The Lake Club Tom and Gail Bagley, of University Park, sold their home at 16025 Daysailor Trail to Charles and Sheryl Seitz, of Bradenton, for $1,049,000.

Built in 2013, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,024 square feet of living area.

Mayfair Stanley and Joan Fellows, of Isle of Man, United Kingdom, sold their home at 7404 Mayfair Court to Richard and Clarise Pellegrino, of University Park, for $950,000. Built in 1995, it has three bedrooms, three and a half baths, a pool and 3,437 square feet of living area.

Richmond Park Thomas and Mary Gauld, of Ontario, Canada, sold their home at 8140 Collingwood Court to Gary Schuster, trustee, of University Park, for $930,000. Built in 1998, it has three bedrooms, two and a half baths, a pool and 3,755 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $850,000 in 2003.

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This home at 6926 Lacantera Circle has three bedrooms, three and a half baths and 4,444 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.46 million.

7642 Silverwood Court A4116221 $650,000 Deborah Angelo O’Mara

1123 91st Street NW A4115386 $579,000 Cheryl Roberts

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

Bradenton 941-748-6300 941-266-1450

7229 Lake Forest Glen A4112262 $615,000 Deborah Angelo O’Mara

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

6515 The Masters Avenue A4111494 $599,900 Deborah Angelo O’Mara

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

10515 Cheval Place A4111204 $597,000 Marianne Lebar

6561 The Masters Avenue A4116164 $575,000 Christine Mazur

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

10619 Cheval Place A4114904 $569,900 Allen Brown

Lakewood Ranch 941-383-7591 941-383-1383

6680 Saint James Crossing M5902638 $540,000 Bill Weed, PA

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

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

University Park 941-907-9595 941-928-9997

21803 Deer Pointe Crossing A4110847 $500,000 Chris Baylis

Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch Jason and Trisha Sparbel, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 12612 Elgin Terrace to David and Holly Francis, of Gambrills, Md., for $887,500.

Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, four and a half baths, a pool and 4,041 square feet of living area.

SunTrust Bank sold the home at 7620 Portstewart Drive to Trung Nguyen and Huong Pham, of Lakewood Ranch, for $495,000. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,649 square feet of living area.

Michael and May Markoff, of Clayton, N.C., sold their home at 7226 Presidio Glen to Anna Stegawska, of Dallas, for $386,500. Built in 2005, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,913 square feet of living area.

Cypress Creek Estates Moonasar and Coulisa Rampertaap, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 6170 Ninth Ave. Circle N.E. to Keith and Sheila Jansen, of Nissequogue,

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2435 Landings Circle Bradenton A4118989 $490,000 941-748-6300 Ralph & Megg Faillace 941-713-9142 or 941-713-9144

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

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

14551 Whitemoss Terrace A4109373 $459,999 Laurie Jarema

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

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

12327 Golf Course Road A4106901 $459,000 Leslie Emery

Parrish 941-907-9595 941-400-9710

5400 Gulf Drive 32 A4114320 $454,000 Kevin Carroll

Anna Maria Island 941-748-6300 941-465-8843

11109 Hyacinth Place A4105158 $439,000 Gloria Totti-Cervoni

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

7139 Sandhills Place A4116692 $439,000 Stephen Strong

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

2825 Terra Ceia Bay Boulevard 1602 A4111043 $399,000 Dana Preston

Palmetto 941-748-6300 941-705-5510

7342 Edenmore Street A4116708 $379,000 Marci Mcfarland

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

15246 Blue Fish Circle A4109586 $339,900 Allison Werner

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

8460 Miramar Way M5904043 $335,000 Rebecca Zimmerman

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

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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 April 13 through April 17, in order of dollar amounts.

E AST CO U N T Y ADDRESS 6605 200th St. E.

PERMIT Addition

APPLICANT Michelle Gruesen

AMOUNT $100,000

8326 Abingdon Court

Mechanical

Ernie Pozzobon

$59,997

623 Sand Crane Court

Pool

Bruce Jack

$49,482

804 116th Court N.E.

Pool

Daniel Petrov

$41,630

7430 Haddington Cove

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Joseph Jones

$38,000

12841 Balsam Terrace

Pool

Robert Rietze

$37,000

5921 Chaparral Ave.

Pool

Nancy Goshea

$32,142

5307 88th St. E.

Pool

Mark Monismith

$31,000

4847 68th St. Circle E.

Pool

James Gras

$27,600

6602 Meandering Way

Re-roof

Donald Downing Jr.

$26,100

5316 53rd Ave. E.

Pool cage

Harold Pope

$25,900

22711 Night Heron Way

Pool

Michael Boccarossa

$25,350

12208 Longview Lake Circle

Solar

Larry Danelishen

$19,000

6557 The Masters Ave.

Mechanical

Linda Kester

$17,993

7206 Belleisle Glen

Door/windows

Michael Morris

$17,380

12516 Whitewater Place

Mechanical

Douglas Durand

$17,145

6906 Belmont Court

Mechanical

Steven Parker

$16,886

4623 Shark Drive

Re-roof

Sydney Warren

$16,080

5125 Serata Drive

Pool cage

Daniel Ranellone

$14,830

22304 Panther Loop

Re-roof

Joseph Novak Jr.

$14,200

Eaton Place Thorndon Circle Investments LLC sold the home at 6324 Thorndon Circle to David Kane and Susan Cameron, of Sarasota, for $715,000. Built in 1995, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 3,130

10283 Silverado Circle A4117980 $332,900 Kimberly Walters

6248 Foxglove Lane A4115030 $298,000 Alan Linsberg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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square feet of living area. It previously sold for $590,000 in 2013.

7509 Greystone Street M5901893 $1,050,000 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 $949,000 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

8052 Royal Birkdale Circle A4118118 $899,900 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

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

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

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

520 56th Street M5904289 $778,000 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

5900 Riverview Boulevard M5903245 $725,000 Kathy Valente

Bradenton 941-748-6300 941-685-6767

5503 Title Row Drive A4114803 $619,000 Adam Cuffaro

Bradenton 941-752-2683 941-812-0791

Edgewater Village Anthony and Sandra Piano, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 6654 Windjammer Place to Ronald and Letitia Lehr, of Lakewood Ranch, for $644,000. Built in 1997, it has

8238 Miramar Way A4118828 $329,900 C. Scott Dennison

2338 126th Drive E A4118456 $290,000 Susan Rodriguez

2609 Waterford Way A A4110790 $159,000 Joe Foster

SEE REAL ESTATE 14B

Lakewood Ranch 941-951-6660 941-587-3437

Parrish 941-907-9595 941-567-7443

Palmetto 941-907-9595 941-812-7634

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

8257 Miramar Way 101 A4117813 $239,500 Laura Navratil

8826 White Sage Loop A4118740 $133,900 Diane Fogo Harter

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

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

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-445-2431

607 65th Street Court NW M5904498 $825,000 Debbie Vogler & Cheryl Roberts

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

Bradenton 941.748.6300 • Lakewood Ranch 941.907.9595 • IMG Academy 941.752.2683

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7427 Greystone St M5845815 $1,295,000 Deborah Angelo O’Mara

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Ronald and Karen Leonard, of East Sandwich, Mass., sold their home at 6608 Nautical Drive to Donald and Debra Diven, of Lakewood Ranch, for $485,000.

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Carlos and Awilda Vazquez, of Sarasota, sold their home at 13035 Peregrin Circle to Anelis Aurand-Araos Sierra and Guillermo Araos Sierre, of Bradenton, for $290,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,433 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $337,800 in 2003.

Boltons Robert Thomson, of Ontario, Canada, sold his home at 7628 Boltons Court to William and Nancy Racine, of Lakeside, Mich., for $625,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,517 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $672,000 in 2007.

Tidewater Preserve Jeffrey and Amy Rummel, of Bradenton, sold their home at 1248 Tidewater Court to Joshua and Brittany Mills, of Bradenton, for $433,000. Built in 2013, it has three bedrooms, two and a half baths, a pool and 2,249 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $342,200 in 2013.

Rye Wilderness Estates Nelson and Evelyn Lopez sold their home at 311 165th Court E. to Kateri Wilkinson, of Bradenton, for $540,000. Built in 2007, it has six bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,949 square feet of living area.

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Woodbrook Provident National Property Group LLC sold the home at 4507 Cedar Brush Terrace to Randall and Bobbie Sparks, of Sarasota, for $323,900. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, two and a half baths, a pool and 2,222 square feet of living area.

Mandalay Guy and Patricia Walter, of Bradenton, sold their home at 6128 46th St. E. to Ian and Modesta Case, of Bradenton, for $320,000. Built in 2005, it

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Summerfield Village Daniel and Joyce Long, of Bradenton, sold their home at 11812 Soft Rush Terrace to Feliks Bogucki and Larysa Levytska, of Lakewood Ranch, for $306,000.

Built in 1999, it has four bedrooms, two and a half baths, a pool and 2,500 square feet of living area.

Ricardo Rengifo and Felicitas Morales, of Bradenton, sold their home at 12323 Mosswood Place to William and Isobel Fedosoff, of Lakewood Ranch, for $287,500. Built in 1998, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,789 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $177,000 in 2003.

Ronda and Garry Greathouse, of Myakka City, sold their home at 11323 Blue Sage Place to IH5 Property Florida LP for $244,000. Built in 1995, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,971 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $254,000 in 2004.

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Athena Erchard and Brian Zuba, of Jupiter, sold their home at 4635 61st Drive E. to Hai Ho, of Monticello, Ark., for $295,000.

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SHIP YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV anywhere in the United States. Great rates, fast quotes. Call Hawley Motors, 941-923-3421.

CAR-TOP CARRIER: X-Cargo, L52"xW36"xH20" $75.00. Call 941-266-1197.

Storage

COMPUTER: TOSHIBA Laptop, $70. New leather wine case, $15. Pink fabric address book, $8.

941-351-7846.

DRYER: G.E.: electric, super condition, with flex hose, electric cord, owner's manual, $149.

941-358-5270.

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

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

Personals *ADOPTION*: ART, Music, Dance, Theatre, Great Education, Travel, Loving Mom & Dad awaits 1st baby. FLBar 42311. Expenses paid. *1-800-552-0045*

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

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

Business Opportunities

SILVER TARP: 29’x49’, never used, never opened, $100. 941-746-7586.

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

Call 941-907-8141.

Autos For Sale

Help Wanted

2003 MERCEDES 500 SL Convertible Deluxe.

Garaged, 43K/miles, all options, Captiva blue.

Perfect, $23000. 941-383-5232.

ARE YOU a Gulf Coast resident? Use your contacts! Have fun selling janitorial products.

Everybody uses them! Straight commission. Call Levy, 941-924-3580.

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

Furnishings BRAND NEW Queen Pillowtop Mattress Set. Willing to sacrifice for $150. Won’t last.

(941)387-4810.

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales GARAGE SALE: Saturday, May 2, 10a.m.-3p.m.

Central Park Community, Lakewood Ranch Blvd. at Malachite 34211.

Health/Fitness/Beauty TEMPORARY METALLIC TATTOOS. Ideal for parties, proms, graduations and special events.

Experienced make-up artist and face painter.

Jaimie Bowes, LMT. 941-388-7239.

Lost & Found FOUND: BRACELET: gold, charm, in Cooper Creek Plaza parking lot, Thursday 4/16. Please call 941-896-0897.

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

DRIVERS: NEW Pay! $2,500 Sign-On Bonus!

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

PT OR FT weekend positions for Direct Care Staff to work in Group Homes with developmentally disabled adults in North Sarasota County.

Responsible for assisting individuals in their daily life skills. This individual must be over 18 years of age, high school diploma, and pass drug and background screenings. Please send resume to: screech@communityhaven.com or Fax: 941-355-3898.

Cleaning BLUE FISH CLEANING INC. 941-705-3812.

Insured, Bonded. Affordable reliable home cleaning, $80, 2 cleaners, 2 hours.

BRAZILIAN CLEANING Service by Maria.

Residential. Meticulous Cleaning. Excellent References. Free Estimates. Reliable. Lic./ Ins. 941-400-3342.

CLEAN & EASY. Home cleaning and organizing.

Cleaning, laundry, organizing, errands, dog walking, assist with doctor appointments. 30 Years experience. 941-264-4576.

CLEANING. RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL. We take pride in pleasing customers.

Vacation Homes, Resorts, Schools, Churches, 941-756-4570.

KATHERINE AND KEN, your clean dream team.

Houses, condos, interior painting. Bonded and Insured. References include Larry Cohen, LBK/ Sleep King. Call 941-737-1116.

Pet Services “K-9 BOOT CAMP” Professional in-kennel pet obedience program.

40 Acre facility. 35 years proven results.

Lakewood Ranch area.

Von Asgard K-9 Center, Inc. Boarding - Training - Sales.

941-322-0705 www.VonAsgard.com

Pools BERMUDA BLUE POOL SERVICES − Owner Operated and Licensed. Certified Pool Operator.

Reliable weekly service. Many references. Call John, 941−773−0321.

Pressure Cleaning AUTHORITY ONE PROFESSIONAL PRESSURE WASHING AND WINDOW CLEANING. Residential and Commercial. Roof cleaning and coating, paver cleaning and sealing, pool areas, etc.

941-251-5948.

Items Up to $200 Sell for Free!

RESIDENTIAL CLEANING. Dependable and detailed. 941-744-7983.

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Computer Services COMPUTER TECHNICAL Support. H/W & S/W problems solved. Virus/Malware removal; data recovery; Networking/ Internet Issues; Upgrades; A+, Network+ Cert. Tech. Navy trained electronics tech veteran. 941-225-0046.

This week’s Cryptoquiz answers 1) Quadricycle 2) Racer 3) Model T 4) Assembly Line 5) Fair Lane.

Henry Ford

Home Improvement/ Remodeling

This week’s Sudoku answers

FRED’S HOME IMPROVEMENT AND REPAIR. Painting, tile, kitchen backsplash, windows, drywall, fans, just ask! 941-744-7473.

Landscaping & Lawn Service

Positions Wanted CONCIERGE SERVICES. Mature adult will: House Sit, Pet Sit, Run Errands, Doctor Visits, etc. Excellent References. (941)746−7454.

Condos/Apts. For Rent

HOUSE CLASSIFIEDS LP # 56733

LAS PALMAS. Great location, 3BR/3BA, ground floor, 1 car garage, gated, heated pool, tennis.

Non-smoking - No pets. $1550/mo. includes cable, plus security. 941-378-7851.

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

Go to: www.yourmarketupdate.com

Adult Care Services WHY LEAVE THE SAFETY AND COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME to receive professional, affordable, compassionate care? Elder Care Services provides a variety of customized care options, perfectly tailored to your personal needs and lifestyle. Our specialized services include, but are not limited to: Homemaking, errands, doctor visits, transportation, meal prep with special dietary needs, medication supervision, and so much more. Call today for more information, 941-377-4465 or visit us on the web at: eldercaresarasota.com. Licensed, bonded, and insured. Lic#30211372

This week’s Crossword answers LAKEWOOD RANCH LAWN & LANDSCAPE LLC. Unhappy with your current lawn service?

Try us for free! First week free with no contract when switching from current company. We offer complete lawn care and landscaping services.

FREE ESTIMATES. 941-373-5110.

Painting/Wallpapering CARLO DATTILO PAINTING. Licensed & insured.

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

941-744-1020. 35+ years experience.

Pet Services MOBILE GROOMING dogs. Call for appointment, www.furrytails4grooming.com or 941-224-8655.

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941-377-6243

Starts at just $30/mo. â&#x20AC;˘ Family Owned and Operated Serving Manatee and Sarasota Counties

2 ton 13 Seer Tempstar St. Cool with heat 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

Are You Having Dryer DifďŹ culties? â&#x20AC;˘ Dryer hot but clothes still wet after (1) drying cycle? â&#x20AC;˘ Dryer gets hot to the touch or doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t heat up at all?

Take a simple test to see if your vent is clogged. Unhook your dryer vent & compare drying time.

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COMPUTER

941-705-5468

Residential

Lyon

Home Watch Services

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Peace of mind is pricelessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Installed

Higher-seer equipment available. *Permit extra. *Attic extra.

Friendly, Expert Computer Repairs

12815 Kite Drive â&#x20AC;˘ Bradenton, FL 34212

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OFFICE (800) 340-7050 â&#x20AC;˘ CELL (941) 704-9413

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ALUMINUM Insured

Weekly Services from $15 (941) 928-0391 Karen@the-lyons.com

DOORS

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â&#x20AC;˘ Housekeeping services if required â&#x20AC;˘ References supplied

Mel Steverson â&#x20AC;˘ 941-526-6832 The Service DirecTory

rain sensors

20 any irrigation

$

$ OFF repair over 100

Irrigation Systems â&#x20AC;˘ Maintenance & Repairs Pumps â&#x20AC;˘ Valves â&#x20AC;˘ Controllers â&#x20AC;˘ Sprayheads System Revamps â&#x20AC;˘ Maintenance Contracts â&#x20AC;˘ Installations

Free Estimates â&#x20AC;˘ Residential Service and Installation â&#x20AC;˘ Fully Insured â&#x20AC;˘ 24 Hour Emergency Service â&#x20AC;˘ 25 Years Experience

941-779-3665 Licensed & Insured

KITCHEN/BATH REMODELING

169055

â&#x20AC;˘ Refrigerators â&#x20AC;˘ Ranges â&#x20AC;˘ Washers & Dryers â&#x20AC;˘ Ovens â&#x20AC;˘ Dishwashers â&#x20AC;˘ Icemakers (Frig. only) â&#x20AC;˘ Stoves

(When completed in one trip)

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FURNITURE REPAIR

WorkS for you!

941-504-0903

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CABINET MAKER

LAWN CARE

SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS

YARD & POWER EQUIPMENT SPECIALISTS Re-Strapping

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Re-Slinging

Re-Finishing

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INC.

Lawn mowers, chain saws, generators, grass trimmers, hedge trimmers, pressure washers, parts and more Visit our attractive showroom for friendly & informed sales advice from industry-trained technicians.

Pick-up & delivery service

169068

Manufacturers, New Sales & Refinishers Of Fine Outdoor Furniture

Palmetto

www.themastercabinetmaker.com

HANDYMAN

MOVERS

Agnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Handyman Home Services LLC â&#x20AC;&#x153;The smallest things make the biggest differenceâ&#x20AC;?

DRYER START A FIRE!

Quality Work â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Affordably Priced

Dryers and washing machines were involved www.paradisedryervent.com in one out of every 22 home structure ďŹ res LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED reported to U.S. ďŹ re departments in 2006-2010.

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Call Paradise Dryer Vent Cleaning Today

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941.587.8093

LOCAL - LONG DISTANCE FREE ESTIMATES

Quality Home Repairs â&#x20AC;˘ Odd Jobs Experienced â&#x20AC;˘ Reasonable Rates

Just call Paul â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 941-264-6990

MO V I N G Dave McCarthy

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Will move anything from a couch to a householdâ&#x20AC;?

HANDYHANDZ

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Call us: 941-739-5102

941-228-5001 | Bradenton, FL 34203 | www.alumatech1.com

CLEANING

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www.smallenginerepairs.us

Small Engine Repairs, 5002 Lena Road, Unit 107, Bradenton, 34211 (off I75/SR70 E) 168283

169644

Truly Custom Cabinets made in Palmetto, FL Design and Remodeling â&#x20AC;˘ Custom Countertops Custom special cabinets for mobile homes

147063 168574

PATIO REPAIRS, INC PATIO REPAIRS

Call 955-4888 to reserve your space.

CABINET MAKING

YOUR SAFETY IS PRICELESS! 941. 979. 2707

â&#x20AC;˘ Airport pick-up and drop off

SUNCOAST SPRINKLER CO, LLC

Appliance Repair

941-723-0278

â&#x20AC;˘ Interior/Exterior inspections - Photos emailed to you

941-888-2988 FREE ESTIMATES rainscapeďŹ&#x201A;.com

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New Deluxe Rollers Will Make Your Doors Roll Better Than Ever Call Mark 928-2263 proslidingglassdoorrepair.com

APPLIANCE REPAIR

The Master

â&#x20AC;˘ Visits can be carried outWeekly/Bi-monthly or Monthly

Maintenance - Repair -Installation

â&#x20AC;&#x153;FIX IT - DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T REPLACEâ&#x20AC;?

15505 Lemon Fish Dr. Dustin Yoder Bradenton, FL 34202 yoderaluminum@gmail.com OfďŹ ce 941-650-9790

85

â&#x20AC;˘ Detailed house monitoring services

15% OFF

Yoderaluminum.com

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A FULL SERVICE IRRIGATION COMPANY

Yoder Aluminum Inc. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Specializing in 6â&#x20AC;? Seamless Guttersâ&#x20AC;?

Commercial

IRRIGATION

Sliding Glass Door Repair

MOST REPAIRS Plus Parts $ at Retail

www.amerovent.net

DRYER VENT CLEANING SPECIALISTS

â&#x20AC;˘ Weekly, Biweekly & Monthly Service â&#x20AC;˘ Carpet and Window Cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ Completely Bonded and Insured â&#x20AC;˘ COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTS INVITED

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$2480* Installed $2680* Installed $2895* Installed $3095* Installed $3025* Installed $3425* Installed $3305* Installed $3705*

Ins./Bonded

AMEROVENT

Request A Free Estimate Today!

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

941-321-9441

www.homewatchofsarasota.com info@homewatchofsarasota.com

www.mtpsarasota-manatee.com Other Brands Available

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Maid to Perfection

Gulf Breeze Home Watch

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AIR CONDITIONING

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I.C.C 361253 â&#x20AC;˘ DOT 812623 FL MOVERS #IM1102

Dave McCarthy Operator/Owner

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

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EAST COUNTY OBSERVER

169284

18B Classifieds 18B

THE EAST COUNTY OBSERVER YourObserver.com Thursday, April 30, 2015

Classifieds 19B

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POWER WASHING

168666

169645

LAKEWOOD RANCH PAINTING

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

941-726-7077

Call Owner, Joe Costa at 504-4413

ScreenRe-screen ProsSpecialists and More

If my enthusiasm doesn’t win you over,my Long list of Happy Clients will!

SIESTA SCREENING of SARASOTA

Free Estimates Porches • Pool Cages •Lanais Pinellas: (727) 424-0220 Manatee: (941) 928-9112 www.screenandmore.com

Specializing in East Manatee and Lakewood Ranch

Rescreening • Pool Enclosures Pressure Cleaning & Pool Cage Painting

FREE ESTIMATES Rob Smith 941-237-7049 siestascreening@gmail.com

RESCREENING SPECIALIST

Brandon

528 E. Brandon Blvd.

922-1817

813-651-4477

Mon-Fri 9 am-5:30 pm; Sat 9 am-2:30 pm

• Restoration Specialist • Rescreening • Screw Replacement • Specialty Screens • Paint Doors and more

PET SERVICES 167873

COUNTRY CANINE MAKEOVERS DOG GROOMING Call for appointment

“ Helping you make the right move.”

tikitimepetcare@gmail.com

941-713-0432 Direct 941-739-6777 Office

POOLS

www.floridamoves.com/lora.carpenter

SPRING SPECIAL! NEW CUSTOMERS

FULL WEEKLY POOL SERVICE

65

$

FREE ESTIMATES & ADVICE!

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TREES

REMODELING/HOME IMPROVEMENT

PER MONTH ONLY! 169650

Certified & Insured References available

Reliable, personal service from business owner.

Call 941-705-0400 NOW! www.blissfulpools.com

DISCOUNT CABINETRY & REMODELING Investor Friendly

POWER WASHING

941-224-5108 Robert

• Cabinetry • Flooring • Painting • Doors/Windows • Crown Molding/Trim • Sheet Rock • Decks/Pools 169326

SAFE ROOF CLEANING 5 yr. spot free warranty

David Hall is the one to call!!!

Licensed and Insured

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

169286

480-694-0756

941-993-9976

HallAmericanScreening@Gmail.com HallAmericanScreening.com

Lora Carpenter, Realtor

168215

Leave your fur kids in their environment with trusted, loving care!

Providing quality pet care for 10 years!

No extra charge for multiple pets & Holidays!

EXCELLENT REFERENCES

Specializing in Lanai Screening and Panel Replacements David Hall

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TIKI TIME PET SITTING IN-HOME PET SITTING!

HALL AMERICAN SCREENING LLC 169414

PET SITTING

941-345-5264

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

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Located off of SR 70 E. 1 mile North on Verna Bethany Rd. 7804 Barr Road Myakka City, FL 34251

169651

Laurie Fox, Realtor SRES, SNS, SMS, E-Pro

169380

746-6654

Sarasota

5900 Tamiami Trail

955-4888

SCREENING

www.EastManateeProperty.com

168585

Bradenton

3790 14th St. W.

Call today to reserve your space

REALTORS

Call Me! 941-730-7635 www.LakewoodRanchProperty.com

80% Less Over Pest Control Co. FULL STRENGTH PRODUCTS ONLY SOLD HERE

in the Service Directory

www.sbrightpainting.com River Club after University Park and Lakewood Ranch

Five years in a row

All insects need the right product to cure problems

Grow your business

FFrreeee Roofs, Houses, Driveways, Walkways EEsstitim maate tess Lanais, Pool Decks • Residential, Commercial Licensed & Insured • Referrals Available

PEST CONTROL

Do-It-Yourself Pest Control

941-748-7400

Licensed & Insured • RC0067420 • NO HIDDEN COSTS Owner Supervises Every Job

Servicing University Parkway Lakewood Ranch & River Club & Lakewood over 18 years! for Ranch over 18for years!

a FREE estimate!

BUG BUSTERS

FREE ESTIMATES

Residential/Commercial Roofing • Specializing in Roof Repairs

167190

Friendly Service Since 1975

Bisson Roofing Inc.

Shine Bright Bright Shine Pressure Washing, Washing, Inc. LLC Pressure Servicing University Parkway,

169863

• Commercial and Residential Painting • Faux Finishes Bill O’Neil • Decorative Painting 941-284-9191 & Textures Visit us at: www.DekoTexture.com • Pressure Washing Email: oneilsls@yahoo.com • Minor Repairs With Quality Work and Reliable • Handyman Services

19B

ROOFING

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DEKO TEXTURE

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PAINTING

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NATIVE CUT TREE SERVICE

• Best Price on Palm Trimming Call Bob • Storm Preparation, Hauling & Mulching • Landscape Design & Installation 780-2267 • Monthly Shrub Pruning Licensed Landscape ANY OUTDOOR PROJECT & Insured

All Tree Work

Residential & Commercial

Renovations

WINDOWS Lic./Ins. se Window Washin i r n Su and Pressure Cleaning g

Res./Com.

BIODEGRADABLE PRODUCTS

Environmentally Friendly

“Leave Your Dirty Windows To Us”

941-447-0127 • 941-284-5880

10 % SAVINGS

With this ad

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“UP TO 25 STANDARD WINDOWS • $109.00” SPECIAL

10%

Free Estimates

5.00

OFF + Additional $

For Senior Citizens Prices Include:

2 Bath Mirrors • 2 Fans • Tracks • Screens

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For more information, call 941-955-4888 or visit classifieds.yourobserver.com

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941-737-4483

www.PantherHydroCleaning.com

168586

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

169766

Pressure Cleaning & Soft Washing Residential and Commercial

20B

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER

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YourObserver.com

THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2015

A new level reached.

On the shore of Sarasota Bay.

Intimately close to downtown’s finest shopping, dining, arts, culture and entertainment.

You will find Echelon.

Distinctive and undeniably desirable.

17 spectacular homes, one per floor. Each with over 4,000 sq. ft. under air and most with true 360º views.

Clubroom | Fitness Center | Pool/Spa | Rooftop Terrace | From the 2 Millions | Now Accepting Reservations

Expect more at this level.

a s c E n t i a r E a lt y g r o u p licensed real Estate Broker

e c he lo no npalm . c o m Sales Center at 624 S. Palm Avenue by appointment.

9 41 . 376 . 9 3 4 6

Community features, amenities and pricing are approximate and subject to change without notice. The information and materials displayed on materials provided to you are solely intended to provide general information about proposed plans of WSR-Sarasota LLC. These proposed plans are conceptual in nature and are subject to change or cancellation (in whole or in part) at any time without notice. Land uses, public and private facilities, improvements, and plans described or depicted on any materials are conceptual only, subject to government approvals and market factors, and subject to change without notice. Nothing in these materials obligates WSR-Sarasota, LLC, or any other entity to build any facilities or improvements, and there is no guarantee that any illustrated or described proposed future development will be implemented. Neither the information and materials provided to you, nor any communication made or given in connection with and of the foregoing may be deemed to constitute any representation or warranty or may otherwise be relied upon by any person or entity for any reason whatsoever. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DEVELOPER. FOR CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS MAKE REFERENCE TO THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY SECTION 718.503, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO BE FURNISHED BY A DEVELOPER TO A BUYER OR LESSEE.