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Bill Milner, the vice president of operations at Square 1 Burgers & Bar, shows off a Double Bacon Boomer Sooner.

Can market stomach more burgers?

YOUR TOWN

with the times Mixon Fruit Farms adds to its agri-tourism mix with Farmhouse Inn. SEE PAGE 3

Photo by Pam Eubanks

Ringmaster Ron Powell stands by his daughter, Candace, as she chats with 5K participants.

Sweaty, but happy Panther Ridge resident Ron Powell cringed when his daughter, Candace Powell, asked him to dress as a ringmaster Aug. 13 for the her 5K race, the Candy’s Circus Run. He agreed to sweat it out in his role of masters of ceremonies, despite his better judgement of wearing the thick garb in 90-plus degree heat. It paid off.

The circus-themed run at Nathan Benderson Park raised more than $6,000 for CureSearch for Children’s Cancer. Her goal was $5,000.

Restaurants primed for beefed-up competition.

JAY HEATER MANAGING EDITOR

When Matt Holt started research to see if a gourmet burger restaurant was feasible in eastern Manatee County, he was aware the American public was being bombarded by pleas to eat healthier and dump the fan-favorite beef patty.

But he felt strongly that, done the right way, he could draw a crowd. Along with his mother, Pinki Goolsby, and brother, Shane Keinz, he opened Full Belly Stuffed Burgers three years ago.

“The burger is such an American classic and a staple of our diet,” Holt said at his restaurant at 8742 E. State Road 70, in Bradenton. “We just needed to do it in a new way. We feel that if people try it the first time, they will come back.

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Mixon Fruit Farms co-owner Janet Mixon hopes the Farmhouse Inn will further diversify Mixon’s offerings.

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ONE VOICE Lakewood Ranch High graduate Sophia Masterson heads to Carnegie Mellon to pursue her love of opera and performing. SEE PAGE 15

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Sophia Masterson sings at a Young Artist Program performance at Palm Aire Country Club.

The Haven preschool client Rebekah Ithier gets a kiss from Goose Godby.

It’s pure Haven After more than 60 years serving people with disabilities, Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities is making a name change.

It’s simply, “The Haven.”

CEO Brad Jones said improvements and modernization of the campus created the perfect opportunity to rebrand the agency.

The new logo represents the three stages of life: children, teens and adults. “The Haven is a place of safety and opportunity for people with disabilities,” he said.

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Brazilian pepper a hot topic

CDD 1: With a $2 million budget, the district will use $268,000 left over from the previous fiscal year and $22,300 of infrastructure reserves to mitigate assessment increases.

The overall budget increase is 4.1%, or about $38 per household annually.

Lakewood Ranch CDD supervisors increase budget to deal with invasive plant.

CDD 2: With a budget of $3.6 million, District 2’s biggest increase (9.4%) is for costs associated with the turnover of utilities to the county. The district will use $117,000 of 2015/2016 carry-forward funds to defray its overall expenses. It is using $186,600 in road reserves to offset a project to resurface/repave parts of Legacy Boulevard and $300,000 in infrastructure reserves to offset its proposed water/sewer utility turnover.

The total budget increase is 2.8%, equating to a $42 per year on average increase per household.

PAM EUBANKS SENIOR EDITOR

Lakewood Ranch community development districts will increase efforts to combat invasive plant species and to enhance common area landscaping in the next fiscal year.

Budgets approved for Phase 1 Lakewood Ranch CDDs on Aug. 18 show a collective increase of about $131,000 for environmental and conservation efforts.

The districts cleared Brazilian peppers from some common areas about four years ago, and next fiscal year will work to further eradicate the plant from the rest of the common areas.

Contractors cut the plants to the stump and then apply a chemical treatment to kill it. As the vegetation is thinned, new plants will need to be installed.

The Brazilian pepper is a medium-sized tree native to Brazil and Paraguay. It grows 15 to 30 feet in height and typically forms dense forests that exclude all other plant life by producing a dense canopy.

These forests are considered to be poor habitat for native wildlife species and may negatively impact bird populations, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

“We’ve made some conscious efforts this year to be more aggressive on pepper tree eradi-

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Lakewood Ranch CDDs are allocating funds to remove Brazilian pepper trees, an invasive species, from common areas this year.

cation and improving ponds,” CDD 2 Chairman Pete Bokach said. “We’re extending beyond what we’ve done in the past.”

The districts also will continue to replace aging plants and improve landscaping in berms and common areas.

“Across the districts, the infrastructure is aging,” Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Financial Director Steve Zielinksi said. “That is a predominant focus of the districts, to start replacing that infrastructure.”

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Also included was money to cover a rate increase by irrigation water utility Braden River Utility.

Starting Jan. 1, 2017, the districts (except for District 6, which uses well water for irrigation) will pay $1.20 per 1,000 gallons compared with the current rate of $1.05 per 1,000 gallons.

The districts have allocated an increase of $138,000 collectively for utilities, including the irrigation water rate increase.

CDD 4: With a $2.1 million budget, District 4 will use $124,400 of carry-forward funds, or those unused from the previous year, to mitigate increases. Increases are 3.3% overall, averaging $40 annually per household.

CDD 5: With a $2.8 million budget, District 5 is the only district slated to have an assessment decrease, with households paying an average of 1.3% or $14 a year less than in fiscal year 2016. The district will use $274,700 reserves and $228,000 of reserves for road projects to offset increases.

CDD 6: With a $960,800 budget, District 6 will use a surplus of $17,000 to mitigate assessment increases, but residents will see an average 3.8% increase, or $77 per household, in annual increases. Supervisors have been working on utility system turnovers and other expenses that they hope will reduce costs in the future. “The majority of our increases are special projects that lead to long-term savings,” District Chairman Jim Rogoze said.

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IN THE GROVES 1910: Willie Mixon and his wife, Rosa, move to Manatee County.

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FEELING GROVEY Mixons juiced about expansion.

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S 1939: Willie and Rosa Mixon buy a 20-acre grove in Manatee County 1945: Original Mixon store is torn down and a new facility is built in its place 1949: Bill Mixon, the son of Willie and Rosa, and father of Dean, moves into a house on the property with his wife, Mary. They live in the home 58 years.

1959: The store is rebuilt again

1970s: Mixon grows to its peak of 350 acres 1972: A processing plant is built on the property 1979: Dean Mixon, Willie and Rosa’s grandson, is named “Young Farmer of the Year,” by the Farm Bureau 1986: Ice cream is sold inside the store for the first time 1989: Fudge is sold inside the store for the first time 2006: Dean and Janet Mixon take over the family business and they remodel the store again to give it the modern look it has today 2006: Dean and Janet Mixon sell 250 acres to reduce the property to 50 acres 2006: Tram tours begin 2008: Orange Blossom Festival begins 2009: Harvest Festival begins 2016: Farmhouse Inn and Amazing Play Place open

ince taking over the family citrus business a decade ago, Mixon Fruit Farms owners Dean and Janet Mixon have been focused on creating memories for their guests.

They know that their 50-acre citrus grove is a precious commodity, both as a 75-year piece of Manatee County history and as a grove. That’s important as they say diversity will be the key to success going forward.

Citrus-related diseases have devastated Florida’s citrus crop, reducing fruit production and killing plants while also increasing costs for farmers. Florida has seen a more than 70% decline in production since the peak 1998/1999 growing season.

Over the years, they’ve added festivals, tram tours of the groves, events and other festivities. On Aug. 26, they’ll have two more offerings: the Farmhouse Inn and the Amazing Play Place.

The inn will provide weeklong stays for brides, other wedding party guests or just those wishing to stay on the property. It will rent for $1,900 per week through Sept.

30 and $2,400 per week after that date. Brides using Mixon’s for a wedding have first option to rent, but the facility is open to anyone.

Shorter-term rentals also are available.

It can host bridal luncheons, family get-togethers, rehearsal dinners and more. The space is equipped with a full kitchen and beds for up to 13 people.

“This is something special,” said Sheri Gooby, director of weddings and special events.

“They wanted it to be an experience. To our customers, I always say you are part of our family now, and that’s how we treat them.”

The extended 27,000-squarefoot playground, named “The Amazing Play Place” by the Mixons’ grandchildren, will be open for daily play for $5 per person with activities for children and adults that include an inflatable water slide and a variety of games (rubber duck races, giant chess, corn hole and a three-hole putting green). It has shaded picnic areas for birthday parties, corporate parties or class reunions.

The Mixons have invested about $300,000 on the projects, and hope they can further diversify Mixon’s offerings. Their event planning staff thinks the investment will pay off quickly.

Gooby has already booked 10 stays at the Farmhouse Inn (each between four to seven days) without much promotion and said the amenity is proving to be soughtafter by brides having weddings at the farm.

Becky Miller, tour coordinator for children’s and senior’s groups, expects the new astroturf playground to gain popularity, for it has unique play offerings and plenty of space so parties can be held simultaneously, something she could not do before. Guests also will be able to purchase popcorn, water and ice cream, or head inside to Mixon’s gift shop for a meal.

“This is going to triple business,” Miller said. “I know it will.

Mixon Fruit Farms co-owner Janet Mixon hopes the Farmhouse Inn will further diversify Mixon’s offerings.

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Bricks from Chicago decorate the walls in the kitchen and eating area.

Mixon memorabilia, including a grove stand sign, adorn the walls.

Photos by Pam Eubanks

Even the back porch area is decorated with pieces of history, such as these old shipping box boards.

Wood boards from an old house provide a backsplash for the main living area.

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“It’s an all-around event area,” she said. “It’s great for walk-ins, people who want to come out and play for the day. It’s going to be excellent for the school children.

It’s going to generate more business in the gift shop.”

Megan Body, spokeswoman for the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, said the improvements will impact the area as a whole, as well.

“Mixon’s has been a positive asset for a long time,” she said.

“The more attractions we have, the longer people will stay in the area. Their destination is huge.”

When Mixon Fruit Farms patriarch Bill Mixon died in February, his son and daughter-in-law, Dean and Janet Mixon, weren’t sure what to do with his nearly 2,600-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-anda-half-bath house that sits on their farm, Mixon Fruit Farms. They thought about turning it into office space.

With some convincing

by Sheri Gooby, Mixon’s director of weddings and special events, they came up with a new plan. They decided to turn it into an inn.

“They wanted to make it office buildings, and I said, ‘No way,’” Gooby said. “We need to pursue this a little more. They ended up putting a lot into it.”

Janet Mixon’s daughter, Julie Busa, of Tampa, caught the vision and spearheaded the redesign.

“It was a farmhouse,” Janet Mixon said. “He made it as plain as you could think. It’s just using the space in a different way.”

The family began making trips to Home Goods, talking with vendors across the country to find unique vintage decor and scouring over the farms’ own inventory. On the walls went bricks from Chicago, wooden boards from an old house being demolished, tractor seats, other farmhouse- and citrus-inspired items.

They’ve added other pieces of history and information about the various pictures and decorations throughout the home, as well.

“We used what we had to bring a sense of history,” Janet Mixon said. “There’s a few wood pieces from the Biltmore. This wood on the wall is from a house built in 1908. They were tearing it down.”

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A study by food industry analyst CHD Expert estimated America’s burger business to be about $73 billion a year. A lot of splurging is being done. A Center for Investigative Reporting study in 2012 stated America consumes 50 billion burgers a year, with the typical American diet consisting of an average of three burgers a week.

However, since Full Belly opened, a lot of other restaurateurs have had the same idea. The latest addition to the mix, opening Aug. 8, was BurgerFi at 257 N. Cattlemen Road in Sarasota.

Those who go to The Mall of University Town Center can choose between BurgerFi, the Burger & Beer Joint, which debuted with the mall, or even can order a gourmet burger at Rusty Bucket.

A short drive away are Five Guys, Square 1 Burgers and Smashburger. Restaurants like Ed’s Tavern and Wolves Head Pizza & Wings in Lakewood Ranch are known for gourmet burgers.

“It’s a little scary, the influx of gourmet burger restaurants as compared to three years ago,” Holt said. “But we still have our niche.

Our burgers are labor intensive.”

Full Belly’s special ingredients are either stuffed or worked into

“It’s a little scary, the influx of gourmet burger restaurants as compared to three years ago. But we still have our niche. Our burgers are labor intensive.”

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the meat. “Most people wouldn’t put the time in that it takes me to make these burgers,” said Goolsby, who mixes the burgers each morning.

Of course, each gourmet burger restaurant believes it offers something special. “Making great food is where you get the customers to come back,” said Landyn Crabtree, the BurgerFi general manager. “And every response we’ve gotten since we opened was that people can’t get enough good burgers.”

Square 1 Burgers has thrived in the area for more than five years, even with burger meals on the menu that top the $15 mark.

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After 12 years in the food service business, is Crabtree surprised the gourmet burger market has exploded? “If you asked me about this 12 years ago, I would say yes,” she said. “A fast, casual $10 burger was not on my mind.”

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Although some economists predict the gourmet burger market is now saturated in the United States, Florida continues to add to its 2,700-plus and growing gourmet burger restaurants. That ranks only behind No. 1 California and No. 2 Texas.

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Helistop proposal lands at commission meeting PAM EUBANKS SENIOR EDITOR

Residents of Panther Ridge and the surrounding community will present their case Sept. 1 in opposition of a proposed helistop at The Concession Golf Club.

After more than a year of uncertainty about the project, opposition has not waned.

“There are people from The Lake Club who have shown concern and even from The Concession itself,” Panther Ridge resident Cindy Bray said. “It’s just not a good place to put this. It’s not compatible with surrounding neighborhoods.”

The Manatee County Commission is expected to decide the fate of the helistop at its Sept. 1 meeting, at the county administration building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

Panther Ridge resident Daniela Drillman, whose home is one of the closest to The Concession’s northern entrance, said she hired an attorney to help build a legal case against the proposal, especially after the Manatee County Planning Commission recommended approval of the project in April.

“We felt after the Planning Commission there were some legal aspects that were misstated by the staff,” she said. “We have many arguments against the helistop and several legal arguments that will be brought to the county

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commissioners. We intend to keep our neighborhoods peaceful and safe for our horses, riders and residents.”

Representatives of The Concession Golf Club did not return inquiries, but previously told the East County Observer the entity believes its request is reasonable and legal. Attorney Ed Vogler said he has been compiling evidence in support of the application.

“There’s been a lot of emotional feedback that needs to be validated by fact,” he told the East County Observer in June.

The item has been delayed twice since the Planning Commission.

The Concession Golf Club discussed adding a helistop in 2010, but the plan was abandoned.

It submitted new plans in early 2015, but modified them midyear in efforts to accommodate neighbors. It moved the proposed helistop adjacent to the clubhouse rather than near the northern entrance off Lindrick Lane.

TIMELINE n 2000 — Conces-

sion development approved n 2004 — Plan revised. Stipulation allows helistop with commission approval. n 2009 — Plan revised. Stipulation carried forward n 2015 — Concession modifies helistop location n April 2016 — Planning Commission recommends approval n May 2016 — County Commission hearing postponed n June 2016 — County Commission hearing postponed

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Grocer’s plans made whole PAM EUBANKS SENIOR EDITOR

A Georgia-based developer will add another high-end grocer to the mix along University Parkway after a lawsuit against Sarasota County was dismissed Aug. 19.

Developer SJ Collins Enterprises, which has developed more than a dozen Whole Foods locations across the Southeast, plans to build a 58,055-square-foot retail/commercial node at the southwest corner of University Parkway and Honore Avenue. The 8.24-acre project, called University Station, is slated to have a Whole Foods Market, Wawa gas station and Zoes Kitchen.

Construction of University Station requires the destruction of a 4.5-acre wetland area, prompting an outcry from a local environmental group, Manasota 88.

It and three individuals — Andrew Mele, Larry Grossman and Geraldine Swormstedt — filed

a lawsuit against Sarasota County in February, alleging its approval of the project a month earlier was inconsistent with the county’s policy for preserving wetlands.

The case was dismissed with prejudice, meaning it cannot be refiled. A trial had been slated for Aug. 22.

“We are pleased that the challenge against the county regarding development of University Station has been dismissed and we are excited to move forward,” said Candice McElyea, spokeswoman for SJ Collins.

SJ Collins had purchased 40 acres connected to Rye Preserve, in Manatee County, to serve as off-site mitigation.

Sarasota County spokesman Drew Winchester declined to comment. Inquiries to Andrew Mele and the plaintiffs’ attorney, Ralf Brookes, were not returned.

McElyea said SJ Collins does not yet have a timeframe for moving forward with University Station.

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Information: People who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or people who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Patrick Bateman, E.I., project manager, FDOT, at (863) 5192792 or Patrick.Bateman@dot.state.fl.us at least seven days prior to the meeting.

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While the presidential race saps everyone’s attention, the local races certainly have as great an effect, sometimes greater, on your everyday life than the national elections.

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t’s probably no surprise that the local primary election race that has garnered more press and chatter than others is the one in which the most dung has been slung.

That, of course, would be the Republican race for state Senate District 23, the seat Nancy Detert gave up to come back and become a county commissioner.

Thanks to the avalanche of junk mail that has come from the political committees supporting state Rep. Greg Steube and former Rep. Doug Holder, their tit-for-tat slams have overshadowed other local races.

None of those races should be overlooked. School board, county commission and charter review board seats often have as great an effect, sometimes greater, on your everyday life than do the national and state offices.

So this week, the East County Observer presents its recommendations for local and state offices. As many readers of this page at election time already expect, our recommendations typically favor candidates who best embrace the freedom philosophy — individual liberty, low taxes, less government intrusion into our lives and laissez-faire capitalism.

To that end, you’ll see in the accompanying box we recommend no Democratic Party candidates. When you read or hear their positions on issues, their political philosophies are predictably similar: more gun control; more taxes, especially in support of redistribution and confiscation of wealth and property in the name of “fairness” and more, bigger, intrusive government into every facet of your life. Rarely, if ever, do you hear a Democratic candidate state the words “freedom” and “liberty” as his or her guiding principles and philosophy.

Many Republican candidates are not much better. Too many embrace an activist government that picks winners and losers; that dictates from the state capital what must be taught in local classrooms; that subsidizes businesses; or that strips property rights with special-interest zoning ordinances.

So our choices for elective offices, often come down to whoever would do the least harm to liberty.

Nevertheless, hope springs eternal.

Below are our recommendations in key and contentious races. In those that are only listed in the box, our recommendations are the clear standouts.

State Senate-District 23

The constant attacks and truthstretched ads between Rep. Steube and former Rep. Holder are a turn-off, to be sure. And then there is this: Except for Rick Levine, a Charlotte County financial planner who owns his business, the other four candidates vying for this seat either are or are on track to be career politicians. That’s always a concern.

Here is the key test: Who among them best embraces the freedom agenda, and who is best for District 23 and Florida?

To the first: After listening to four of the five candidates at a University of South Florida-Observer forum Saturday (Holder was a no-show), Rep. Steube clearly stood out as the candidate most closely aligned to the freedom agenda.

To the second: Patterson has a record of working to solve problems, rather than grandstanding. But over her 25 years in public office, Patterson, for our taste, too often has sided with government regulation over capitalism. On Saturday, she and Rep. Pilon sided with bringing back more growth management laws and expanding Medicaid — in other words, more, bigger government, less freedom.

Any of the four experienced politicians — Pilon, Steube, Patterson and Holder — would serve acceptably if elected. If you subscribe to the idea that your liberty — at all levels of government — increasingly depends on electing lawmakers who

OBSERVER ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS U.S. Senate Republican — Carlos Beruff Democrat — No recommendation U.S. Congress Republican District 16 — Vern Buchanan Democrat — No recommendation State Senate District 23 Republican — Greg Steube Democrat — No recommendation State Representative District 72 — Alexandra “Alex” Miller District 73 — Joe Gruters MANATEE COUNTY Property Appraiser Charles Hackney County Commission District 5 — Vanessa Baugh School Board (see editorial) Option 1: District 1 — Xtavia Bailey; District 3: Charles Conoley Option 2: District 1 — Edward Viltz; District 3 — Misty Servia SARASOTA COUNTY County Commission District 1 — Mike Moran School Board District 2 — Teresa Mast Charter Review Board District 1 — Donna Barcomb District 5 — Walt Augustinowicz Hospital Board At Large Seat 1 — John DeJongh At Large Seat 3 — Marguerite Malone Amendment 4/Solar Devices — No Longboat Key/Density Referendum — Yes

want to expand your freedom and not expand government power, Steube aligns with that agenda more than the others.

We recommend: Greg Steube

Manatee School Board

When you consider the turmoil that has dogged the Manatee County School Board over the past four years and the efforts the past two years to recover, this year’s election of two new board members makes it one of the most important elections in the region.

Fortunately for Manatee voters, there are solid choices to replace the retiring District 1 school board member, Robert Gause.

Incumbent District 3 board member Dave “Watchdog” Miner has two formidable and qualified challengers in longtime Manatee banker Charles Conoley and business woman-civic leader Misty Servia.

Manatee voters can — and should — be strategic about their choices.

In District 1, first-time candidate Xtavia Bailey, a well-regarded businesswoman and long-time civic volunteer, has widespread community support. She would bring a valuable perspective and strong community passion to the board.

Edward Viltz has the widest breadth of business and education experience and accomplishments. Among them: serving as COO of a D.C.-based IT company that grew from $26 million to $68 million during his watch and for four years the first CEO of the Public Interest Registry, a nonprofit that grew and managed 5 million “.org” domain names on the internet.

The former general counsel at PIR told us: “Based on my personal experience …

[Ed] is of sound character and eminently qualified for the post of school board member. He has considerable experience in the field of education, and I urge you to endorse him.” What’s more, since

coming to Manatee County in 2009, Viltz helped develop and implement a strategic plan that brought the Dream Success Charter School’s performance from an “F” in 2010 to an “A” in 2012.

In District 3, incumbent Miner has drawn similar candidates, both of whom would fit the needs of the board to continue the turnaround without strife.

Conoley would add to the board’s financial expertise; Servia would add a civic leader who understands the importance of the board communicating effectively with all of the district’s constituents.

Strategically, voters, the board and district would do well choosing a combination of candidates who would bring a balance of strengths to the board.

We recommend: Xtavia Bailey and Charles Conoley; or Edward Viltz and Misty Servia.

State Representative

District 72 — The Republican contest for Ray Pilon’s seat features an experienced CEO, Alex Miller, and an experienced broadcast journalist, John Hill. Miller also has experience in public office, having been elected to the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board.

While the two candidates have similar conservative convictions, Miller’s nearly 15 years of experience as CEO of Mercedes Medical ($33 million revenues) and involvement as a director of nonprofits gives her firsthand knowledge of the cause-and-effect of legislation. Miller is an astute businesswoman who would raise the level of analytical intelligence in the statehouse and easily outdistances her opponent for this position. We recommend: Alex Miller District 73 — This is one of the most contentious races in the region.

Joe Gruters has served as a Republican Party leader (now vice chair of the state party and chair of Sarasota County) for 20 years. He is also co-chair of Donald Trump’s Florida campaign.

This is somewhat of an odd position — co-leader of the anti-establishment candidate’s presidential campaign and yet a Republican who obviously has the respect of the GOP state establishment.

Running against Gruters is Steve Vernon, a Tea Party conservative who embraces reigning in government spending. He has his GOP bona fides, too: president of the Lakewood Ranch Republican Club; previously president of the Tea Party of Manatee. But he has conservative inconsistencies — he advocates for impact fees and opposes the Citizens United court ruling, which is a hallmark First Amendment ruling.

If you seriously evaluate the two candidates and their characters (Vernon has lost his cool at two forums), Gruters has been a GOP disrupter and an extraordinary champion of the conservative cause at the grassroots and state levels for 20 years. Far more than any candidate in Sarasota-Manatee, Gruters has earned conservatives’ trust and a seat in Tallahassee. We recommend: Joe Gruters

Sarasota School Board

Incumbent Caroline Zucker has served on the Sarasota County School Board for 18 years — from 1992-2000 and from 2006 to present. Unquestionably, she has been devoted to doing what she believed was best for the students, parents and taxpayers of Sarasota County.

But her opponent, Teresa Mast, 50, president of the Sarasota general contracting firm of Davin Group Inc., represents another step in the transition of the school board to a new generation of leaders who are committed to greater board transparency and community engagement. (Board member Bridget Ziegler was the first in 2014.)

We recommend: Teresa Mast

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tects, construction workers or store managers. They reach their heights as husbands and parents.

It is the exception who lands a career in the NFL. Our coaches, and administrators, need to focus on that very important fact.

When Koczersut begins his third season as the Mustangs head coach on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. against Jesuit in Tampa, it appears he has his priorities in order. Although Lakewood Ranch is coming off a 3-7 season,

he couldn’t be more positive.

“Every year is different and you need to adapt to the kids you’ve got,” he said. “This is a tight-knit group and they are the type of kids where we can throw a lot of stuff at them, schemes and such. They want to learn.”

Koczersut knows his job is to keep them learning even if things don’t go their way.

In the first four games, Lakewood Ranch must face a pair of state semifinalists, Jesuit and Braden River. If it can survive the gauntlet, it could be a big year.

The Mustangs were 6-3 in Koczersut’s first season and the team hasn’t won more than six games in the past 10 years.

With a returning quarterback in Justin Curtis and a bevy of top receivers, Lakewood Ranch figures to be able to put a lot of points on the board. Whether the defense can hold up is anyone’s guess, but Koczersut said his staff is excited about a new corps of linebackers.

That kind of inexperience might have a lot of head coaches worried, but Koczersut seems more concerned with potential than worried about failure.

What could be better? He’s got a great group of kids who want to improve. That includes his son.

“He is doing good,” he said of Mickey. “He has been lucky in some ways being a coach’s son because he has made it pretty

easy on me. He has been good enough to play.

“But then, I don’t really coach my son. He is a tight end and an H-back and he has a position coach.”

Koczersut isn’t feeling any pressure these days, even with a team across town in Braden River that has become a powerhouse.

“I can’t speak about any other teams,” he said. “We just need to do the things we need to do to be successful.

“Our schedule is rough. Obviously, you want to get things off to a fast start.”

Whether or not that happens, Koczersut wouldn’t trade his school, his players or his coaches. “Sports-wise and academicwise, this is a pretty neat situation to be in as a coach,” he said.

So the 2016 season gets underway on Thursday, and Koczersut hopes the community supports his players. In return, the Mustangs hope to play some exciting football.

“I wouldn’t say we are going to throw it all over the place, but we will have the ability to throw it more than we have,” said Koczersut, who doubles as the team’s offensive coordinator. “I think it comes down to our ability to run and not make silly mistakes along with our ability to stop the run.”

Win or lose, the life lessons will continue.

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She continued to get text messages from an unknown person.

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She was advised to have her number changed and to use the screen lock feature to prevent information from being used in the event her phone is stolen.

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NOT TOO TIRED TO RUN 5900 block of State Road 64 E., Bradenton Civil dispute: A man went into a car repair shop and had four tires installed on his car. Once the tires were installed and he paid $1,142, he went back into the service area and became irate. He said the tires installed on his car were used tires. The shop explained they were new tires, but he persuaded the employee to refund his money.

However, the employee said he would have to talk with the manager before he could have his car. The man, however, possibly had a spare key and took off with his car and the tires.

The shop called the Sheriff’s Office to take a report.

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NOT SO JOYOUS RIDE 6500 State Road 64 East, Bradenton Reckless driving: A man driving a Kia SUV exited State Road 64 on to 65th Street East and put his vehicle into a slide, which was easy due to wet pavement from the rain. The car slid across the roadway and then began another slide in the parking lot of Country Junction Plaza. A Sheriff’s Office deputy was parked in the lot and the vehicle narrowly missed his car.

The driver accelerated again, almost sliding into a building. The man tried to exit his car in a hurry, but the officer instructed him to get back into the car, which also had bald tires. The man admitted to making his car slide.

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PLUCKY DISAGREEMENT 5600 block of 36th Court East, Ellenton Information only: A woman complained to the Sheriff’s Office that her neighbor had been starting arguments with her and her son. The problems escalated when the neighbor threw feathers at her front door because she knew she was allergic to them. The police went to the neighbor’s home, but she was not present. The woman wanted the information documented.

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OPEN AND SHUT CASE 12000 block of Longview Lake Circle, Bradenton Suspicious incident: A man had cleaned all the windows of his home. When he was finished, he was positive he closed all the windows and replaced the screens. The following day, he said his master bedroom was very warm. He noticed a window in the master bedroom was open. He observed two dents, possibly made with a screwdriver. He didn’t believe anyone entered the house because the blinds were undisturbed and nothing was missing from the home. He said someone had been at the house the entire time since he cleaned the windows. He called the Sheriff’s Office to request a report.

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Braden River senior quarterback Louis Colosimo completed 7-of-7 passes for 70 yards and a touchdown to help propel the Pirates to a 38-10 victory over River Ridge in their Kickoff Classic Aug. 19. He also scored on a 39-yard run.

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Sophomore Kinsey Newhams recorded eight aces to lead The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team to a 3-0 preseason tournament victory over Sarasota Military Academy Aug. 17.

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Running back Jay Turner scored from three yards out for the Lakewood Ranch football team’s lone score during its 20-7 Kickoff Classic loss to Riverview Aug. 19.

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ODA senior Greta Holland tallied 15 digs to lead the Thunder volleyball team to a 3-0 preseason victory over Southeast Aug. 18.

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IN TOWN Pirates’ junior cornerback racks up nine major college football scholarship offers.

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After switching from wide receiver to defensive back last season, Braden River junior Tyrone Collins has received nine scholarship offers.

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or Tyrone Collins to catch fire, he had to give up his dream of being an NFL wide receiver.

In the summer leading up to his sophomore year at Braden River High School, coach Curt Bradley and offensive coordinator Eric Sanders had a player draft of sorts.

The two coaches and former college teammates tried to envision where each of their players would have the most impact.

Since the team had greater depth at wide receiver last season, Bradley, who also serves as the Pirates defensive coordinator, opted to move Collins to cornerback.

Collins didn’t know what to expect when he lined up for the first game of 2015, but it didn’t take Bradley and the rest of the Pirates coaching staff long to realize they had made the right decision.

On the first play of his first varsity game, Collins intercepted the ball.

“That was a bit of foreshadowing right there,” Bradley said. “We had a need in the secondary, and he’s filled that need and done a great job.”

The 17-year-old junior now is looking to build off last season’s success.

In his first year as a defensive back, Collins picked off seven passes while helping lead the Pirates to their second-consecutive perfect regular season and a berth in the state semifinals.

Collins credits his success in large part to his ability to read opposing quarterbacks based on

their footwork and the receivers’ body position. Those were skills he learned from playing wide receiver.

“I usually look at their hips,” said Collins, who could occasionally line up at wide receiver this fall. “That basically tells me where they are going.”

Collins, along with senior safety Demetrius Lawson, will be asked to take on a leadership role this season after the Pirates lost several players from last year’s squad, which only allowed 15 touchdowns in 14 games last season.

“We’re looking for him to take that next step and become a leader,” Bradley said. “Between Tyrone and Demetrius, we’re hoping they’ll be able to shut down half of the football field.”

Not only did Collins give Pirate Nation plenty to cheer about last season, he also captured the attention of college coaches.

Collins received his first offer from Florida Atlantic University in January and has landed eight more offers since, including the University of Michigan, Boston College, the University of Missouri and the University of South Florida, among others.

“His film is great and he tests well,” Bradley said. “Once you get one offer, then you start to see everybody get on board. The biggest thing for him is to be humble.”

While Collins has yet to commit to a college program, his decision could come down to the school’s ability to send defensive backs to the NFL. “It means a lot,” Collins said of having offers. “Since I was a kid, I wanted to play in the NFL. When I got to high school, I was hoping to get a couple

BRADEN RIVER PIRATES 2016 GAMES All games start at 7:30 p.m. n Aug. 26 at Bayshore n Sept. 2 vs.

Southeast n Sept. 9 vs.

Ida Baker n Sept. 16 at Lakewood Ranch* n Sept. 23 at Leesburg n Sept. 30 vs. North Port* n Oct. 7 BYE n Oct. 14 at Venice* n Oct. 21 at Palmetto* n Oct. 28 vs. Sarasota* n Nov. 4 at Gibbs

*Denotes District Game

“Since I was a kid, I wanted to play in the NFL.” – Tyrone Collins

offers. They keep coming and it surprises me that I keep getting more and more.”

Collins started playing football for the Police Athletic League when he was 8 years old with inspiration from his cousins, Brian Poole, once a standout defensive back at Southeast High and Tyrone Williams, a two-time national champion cornerback for the University of Nebraska and Super Bowl XXXI champion Green Bay Packers.

H e ’ s worked out with Poole, who signed with the Atlanta Falcons in April after a stellar career at the University of Florida.

In addition to t ra i n i n g with his cousins and teammates, Collins attended several college camps this summer in hopes of enhancing his defensive skill set.

At the Florida Gators’ Sensational Sophomore Camp, he posted the fastest 40-yard dash time of 4.43 seconds.

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fter Braden River ripped River Ridge 38-10 in its Kickoff Classic on Aug. 19, it appears ready to chase its third consecutive unbeaten regular season.

The big question for the Pirates, who lost in the state semifinals a year ago, was replacing quarterback Jacob Huesman, who is now playing football for Appalachian State. That question seems to be answered with the transfer of senior Louis Colosimo, who was at IMG Academy.

River Ridge is a defending district champion, so Braden River’s 335 rushing yards was impressive with Colosimo directing the attack. That running game will be on display Friday when the Pirates open the regular season at Bayshore. The Pirates haven’t lost to the Bruins since 2012 and have won their last two meetings by a combined 65-0 margin.

The opener also should be the perfect opportunity for Braden River tailback Raymond Thomas, who is coming back from a torn ACL, to show how well he has recovered.

on Thursday at 7 p.m. when Lakewood Ranch opens the regular season at Jesuit of Tampa, which was 13-1 a year ago.

The Mustangs will be a big underdog, but with a returning quarterback in Jacob Curtis along with plenty of receiving threats, this is a good chance to see if they can be a quick-strike team this season. If Lakewood Ranch can move the ball against a powerhouse, and the defense takes a step forward, it could be a bounce-back year. nnn

Mother Nature brought an early end to The Out-of-Door Academy football team’s preseason plans.

The Thunder’s game at Southwest Florida Christian Academy, in Fort Myers, was canceled late in the first quarter due to lightning.

With only one full offensive series, the Thunder won’t have much film to prepare for Friday’s season opener at home against Zephryhills Christian Academy.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

Coming off a disappointing 3-7 finish last season, ODA is now part of the Sunshine State Athletic Conference, an independent league.

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Although Lakewood Ranch fell short in its Kickoff Classic against Riverview, the two teams are supposed to meet in the third week of the regular season, so neither coach was going to tip his hand early. Mustang fans will get a better idea about the team

season for the first time since 2009 last season, the Mustangs beat Northside Christian 3-1 Aug. 17 before sweeping East Bay 3-0 Aug. 18.

Lakewood Ranch returns one senior this fall in libero Ande McDonald. A four-year varsity player, McDonald is the only member of the Mustangs roster with postseason experience, having been a part of Lakewood’s state semifinal team in 2014.

Coach Perri Hankins will rely heavily on McDonald’s experience and vision to lead a Mustangs’ squad that features five underclassmen on its 10-girl roster. nnn

The Braden River Soccer Club is looking for players in preparation for the fall recreational season, which runs from Sept. 19 to Dec. 17.

The league is open to all players, ages 4-18, based on birth year age groups. Cost ranges from $120 to $140 based on age group.

For more information and to register visit bradenriversoccer. org.

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Braden River’s Craivon Koonce and Raymond Thomas celebrate during the Pirates 38-10 Kickoff Classic victory versus River Ridge Aug. 19.

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The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team opens its season when the Mustangs host Riverview in a non-district battle. The freshmen team takes the court first at 5 p.m., followed by the junior varsity at 6 p.m. and the varsity at 7 p.m.

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t wasn’t the singing debut that usually leads to a major role in “Phantom of the Opera.”

Four-year-old Sophia Masterson jumped at the chance when her teacher asked the class for volunteers to sing in a Christmas show. Sophia’s hand shot up as the lone volunteer.

Her mother, Teresa Masterson, remembered the moment her daughter took the stage.

“She sang, ‘Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,’” Teresa Masterson said. “I was mortified because the other moms were like, ‘How does a little one even know that song?’ But Sophia had four older siblings.”

Now 18, Sophia Masterson doesn’t have to worry about what the other moms are thinking.

The 2016 Lakewood Ranch High School graduate is starting classes at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh to study vocal performance, which includes classical voice training combined with musical theater.

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“This is always the toughest question.

‘Otello,’ Shakespeare’s play.”

Who is your favorite musical theater performer?

“Kelly O’Hara. I’m in awe of her voice.”

What’s your favorite song to perform?

“When Did I Fall in Love” from the ’50s. I like it because I can use my reinforced belt and I can show off my range.”

Masterson’s voice coach, East County opera singer Carol Sparrow, expects her student to become an elite talent.

Sparrow said Masterson showed innate talent, matching pitches and rhythms with ease when she came to her four years ago.

“She’s what we call a triple threat, in that she can sing up a storm, dance up a storm and act up a storm,” Sparrow said.

As a backup, Masterson will major in music education as well.

She hopes she won’t have to use it.

“The thing that sounds horrible to me is an office job,” she said. “I want to be never sure where I’ll be and always be traveling and doing what I love to do.”

Teresa Masterson always has known about her daughter’s passion for performing. She now sees it every time her daughter goes on stage.

“It’s in them and it’s has to come out,” she said of Sophia and her fellow performers. “It’s a labor of love for them.”

Music has helped Sophia Masterson in other ways, according to her mom.

Academics didn’t come easily for Sophia, and in third grade she was in mostly remedial classes.

When Teresa mentioned her daughter’s love of music, her

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Sophia Masterson plays “Trix” in Lakewood Ranch High School’s 2013 production of “The Drowsy Chaperone.”

teacher said to put learning to songs. It wasn’t unusual to hear mother and daughter singing about math.

“She ended up doing well,” Teresa Masterson said.

Growing up, Sophia focused much of her energy on sports, playing softball and soccer through sixth grade. On a whim, she auditioned for a part in “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” at Nolan Middle School and earned a “tiny” part in the ensemble.

“I loved it,” Sophia Masterson said. “You’ve got to put on a costume and makeup. It was fun.”

In seventh grade, Sophia traded her cleats for a spot with the Sarasota Youth Opera.

“I would sing opera and then go home and listen to more opera,” she said.

As a freshman at Lakewood Ranch High School, she played “Trix” in the school’s production of “The Drowsy Chaperone,” and further solidified her love of character acting. Formal vocal training started in 10th grade.

Then she started performing with Manatee Players, earning the lead role of Christine in “Phantom of the Opera” her junior year.

Along the way, she learned more about singing technique.

“You can’t just sing,” she said, noting a person could strain or damage their vocal chords if they use them incorrectly. “You have to protect yourself.”

Besides the singing aspect, Masterson learned about the importance of acting as well.

Singing an opera in a foreign language can make acting skills even more important when performing in front of an American audience.

“It’s almost like ballet,” she said. “You’re telling a story through your movement. Opera is story-driven.”

Masterson can’t imagine her life without performing, and her mother doesn’t believe that will ever be the case.

“I told her I’m going to go see her in the theater when she’s on Broadway,” Teresa Masterson said.

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BOOK SALE Runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 26 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 27, at the Braden River Library, 4915 State Road 70 E., Bradenton. Friends of the Braden River Library will host this book sale.

Members can participate in a presale from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 25. For information, call 727-6079.

GRAND OPENING Runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Mixon Fruit Farmsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; property, 2509 26th Ave. E., Bradenton. Mixon Fruit Farms will unveil its newest attractions, a Farmhouse Inn for guests that will be used for small weddings and other events or overnight stays. Enjoy hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres and cocktails during a tour of the inn. For information, visit mixon.com.

250 guests receive goodie bags.

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BASEBALL NIGHT Starts at 6:30 p.m. at McKechnie Field, 1611 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lakewood Ranch Communitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Night for the Bradenton Marauders in their game against the Charlotte Stone Crabs. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. For $10, each guest will receive an infield reserved ticket to the game, a free hat, a souvenir cup and drink and access to view the fireworks after the game. For information or to register, visit groupmatics. events/event/lwrcommunities.

CAR SHOW Starts at 5 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Come view classic cars and enjoy music, food and prizes. Anyone is welcome to participate in the show so bring your â&#x20AC;&#x153;classic.â&#x20AC;? There are no restrictions on the year, make or model. Entry is $10 to participate in the car show. Spectators are welcome. For information, call 371-1061 or 941-284-79004 or email lance@collectorcarstv.com.

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GRANDPARENT SUPPORT Starts at 1 p.m. at Living Lord Lutheran Church, 11107 Palmbrush Trail, Lakewood Ranch. Alienated Grandparents Anonymous will hold its first meeting of the season. For information, visit agabradenton-sarasota.org or email aga2_lwr@yahoo.com

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS Starts at 8 a.m. at Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota. The Special Olympics will host the state Stand Up Paddle Board Championship at the park.

Athlete check-in begins at 7 a.m.

Lunch runs from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and competition and the awards ceremony will follow from 1 to 5 p.m. For information, visit specialolympicsflorida.org.

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That was the case Aug. 20, when more than 30 Ringling College of Art and Design students donated their time and talent during a Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue fundraiser, Hydrants for Hounds.

Among the artwork created by the students was transforming five hydrants to look like dogs. Besides creating other artwork as well, the students helped clean animal pens. Guests posed for photos with the hydrants, a fire truck supplied by East Manatee Fire Rescue and the firefighters.

Those visiting the event dined on Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, which donated a portion of the sales back to Nate’s.

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Ringling students painted fire hydrants to look like dogs.

Morgan Zuccarini hugs a puppy named Fuzion while at the event.

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Meridian cosmetology student Rebecca Comac was beaming as she finished a haircut for an appreciative Nia Marsh.

Marsh, a 16-year-old Bradenton resident, took advantage of the third Smiles and Styles event Aug. 20 at Meridian College in Lakewood Ranch.

“I think we should do this more often,” Comac said. “Everyone was so sweet.”

Patrick McDermott, the Meridian campus director, was pleased the Smiles and Styles was going to serve about 90 children ages 5 to 18, about 20 more than the event’s

debut two years ago. And he loved Comac’s enthusiasm because it showed the event not only helps children, but also the college’s students who donated their time.

“It teaches (the students) to give back,” McDermott said. “This is a real life experience.”

Meridian College joined forces with Genesis Health Services, a nonprofit devoted to giving families access to affordable health, dental and behavioral services, to host the event. Free dental checkups, including cleanings, fluoride treatments and sealants, were provided by area dentists who donated their time along with students in Meridian’s dental assistant program.

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Meridian cosmetology student Rebecca Comac works on 16-year-old Nia Marsh of Bradenton.

The children also could receive a free haircut performed by students and staff of the cosmetology program. Nonprofits sending children to the event were Harvest Family House, Second Chance Last Opportunity, the

YMCA, Goodwill of Manasota and Everyday Blessings. Students utilizing the services were given a free backpack with school supplies.

“The idea was to have a backto-school event for under-served

kids,” McDermott said. “These are services they might not normally get.”

Dr. Fotios Skordas was one of the dentists who donated his time.

“We are just helping people,” he said. “There is a need.”

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Lake Club home tops sales at $1.61 million COUNTRY CLUB VILLAGE AT LAKEWOOD RANCH

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home in Lake Club topped all transactions in this week’s real estate as 16311 Baycross LLC and Robert Cozzi sold the home at 16311 Baycross Drive to Kent Montgomery Spafford and Karen KearnsSpafford, trustees, of Morris Plains, N.J., for $1.61 million. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, three-anda-half baths, a pool and 4,464 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $900,000 in 2012.

David and Carolyn Montague, of Clyde Hill, Wash., sold their home at 8009 Royla Birkdale Circle to Chandler Shaw and Candace Vespoli, of Lakewood Ranch, for $705,000. Built in 2000, it has six bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,367 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $649,000 in 2013.

Andrew and Traci Franklin, of Bradenton, sold their home at 7230 Lake Forest Glen to Joseph and Sharon Smith, of Wesley Chapel, for $530,000.

Built in 2011, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,616 square feet of living area.

It sold for $431,000 in 2012.

Charles and Patricia Urick, of Parrish, sold their home at 7271 Lismore Court to Robert and Joy McGinn, of Lakewood Ranch, for $512,000. Built in 2010, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,649 square feet of living area.

Russell and Pamela Lutz, of Holland, Mich., sold their home at 7236 Presidio Glen to Ernestine Thornton, of Bethesda, Md., for $410,000.

Built in 2005, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,135 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $402,000 in 2014.

16826 Berwick Terrace A4148286 $1,050,000 Deborah Angelo O’Mara

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6919 Brier Creek Court A4156611 $889,900 Diana Michel

22627 Morning Glory Circle A4161025 $650,000 Chris Baylis

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6304 Butlers Crest Drive A4151172 $649,900 Cheryl Roberts

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Wittmer/Linehan PLLC sold the home at 7819 Heritage Classic Court to Karen and Edward Wood, of Bradenton, for $315,000. Built in 1998, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,141 square feet of living area.

GREENBROOK VILLAGE

Fred and Nicole Trusty, of Franklin, Tenn., sold their home at 15009 Bowfin Terrace to Rosalind and Daniel Coyle, of Harpenden, United Kingdom, for $645,000. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,861 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $504,000 in 2013.

E*Trade Bank sold the home at 15111 Sundial Place to John and Susan Weller, of Bradenton, for $370,000. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,761 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $645,000 in 2006.

Michael and Brooke Mueller, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 6230 Warbler Lane to Christopher and Jennifer Calfee, of Lakewood Ranch, for $369,500. Built in 2002, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,363 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $245,000 in 2011.

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Todd and Kelley Christy sold their home at 13710 Glossy Ibis Place to G. Stephen and Kelly Christie, of Bradenton, for $325,000. Built in 2001, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,081 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $216,000 in 2012.

Ryan and Lori Sudsberry, of W. Lothian, United Kingdom, sold their home at 6211 Blue Runner Court to Todd McCabe, of Bradenton, for $210,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,411 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $233,700 in 2005.

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Gary and Barbara Richards, of Bradenton, sold their home at 5214 Castello Lane to Eric and Cynthia Hammersand, of Bradenton, for $591,500. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,253 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $517,500 in 2014.

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R. Michael and Rebecca Curtin, of Bradenton, sold their home at 828 Whooping Crane Court to Terry Clekis and Laura Tracy-Clekis, of Bradenton, for $575,000. Built in 2000, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,851 square feet of

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7216 Pasadena Glen A4156467 $2,295,000 Deborah Angelo O’Mara

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THE MOORINGS AT EDGEWATER

Larry and Elizabeth May, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their Unit 202 condominium at 6419 Moorings Point Circle to Rex and Brooke Burgher, of Sarasota, for $570,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,155 square feet of living area. It sold for $663,400 in 2005.

KENWOOD PARK

Marjorie Meyer, trustee, of Braden River, sold the home at 8106 Dukes Wood Court to Margaret Connolly, of Hyde Park, N.Y., for $565,000. Built in 2003, it has two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and is 2,614 square feet. It sold for $615,000 in 2008.

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William and Carol Bridgegroom, of Florissant, Mo., sold their home at 4508 Blue Marlin Drive to Todd and Kelley Christy, of Bradenton, for $454,500. Built in 1999, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,290 square feet of living area.

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Linda Jones, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the home at 7027 Lancaster Court to Donald and

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6310 Watercrest Way 304 A4151794 $544,900 Bryan Dwyer

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-809-9106

130 Riviera Dunes Way 1203 A4152297 $535,000 Lynne Callahan

Palmetto 941-748-6300 941-720-3278

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

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

6539 Flycatcher Lane A4158926 $460,000 Barbara Najmy

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-705-1158

14716 Newtonmore Lane A4152086 $450,000 Gregory Zies & Kathy Valente

Lakewood Ranch 941-748-6300 941-779-3081

5715 Inspiration Terrace A4148125 $425,000 Patty Brooks

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7280 Lismore Court A4158688 $399,800 Lynn Ludecke

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TOP BUILDING PERMITS These are the largest building permits issued by the Manatee County Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Aug. 8 through 12, in order of dollar amounts.

E AST CO U N T Y ADDRESS 7336 Barclay Court

PERMIT Re-roof

APPLICANT Aubrey Redmon

AMOUNT $ 99,138

19423 Beacon Park Place

Pool

James Hammond

$ 56,000

14105 Ninth Terrace N.E.

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Harold Queen

$ 40,950

6106 91st St. E.

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Craig Thomsen

$ 39,552

5693 Country Lakes Drive

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Mary Biglan

$ 27,000

6404 Stone River Road

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Dominic Rodo

$ 26,550

19422 Newlane Place

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Joseph Simonetta

$ 25,000

7124 Victoria Circle

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Joanna Trudeau

$ 19,100

5521 Inverness Drive

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Matthew Eby

$ 19,000

8306 Curlew Court

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Diego Fallon

$ 16,775

943 Fish Hook Cove

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Howard Drourr

$ 16,200

6322 68th St. E.

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Ratilal Jethwa

$ 15,300

12039 Aster Ave.

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Lucy Rhoda

$ 13,875

13014 Prima Drive

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Joseph Faraguna

$ 13,785

10905 Bullrush Terrace

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Jean Shames

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12547 Highfield Circle

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$ 13,693

6318 Tupelo Trail

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Malcolm Tumey

$ 13,380

22112 27th Ave. E.

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Melanie Fierro

$ 12,800

12715 Tall Pines Way

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Christine Mathis

$ 11,960

5006 82nd Way E.

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RYE WILDERNESS ESTATES

Joseph Eden and Holly WatsonEden, of Gibsonton, sold their home at 323 167th Blvd. N.E., to John Pucci and Shirley Cain, of Bradenton, for $405,000. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,981

8403 Sailing Loop A4152989 $373,000 Debbie Vogler

Lakewood Ranch 941-748-6300 941-705-3328

11903 Major Turner Run A4161791 $239,900 Autumn Moore

7688 Plantation Circle A4159647 Holly Winkle

8341 Farington Court A4134879 $2,899,000 Deborah Angelo O’Mara & Tom Cinquegrano

Parrish 941-748-6300 941-320-5823

University Park $165,000 941-907-9595

Parrish 941-748-6300 941-705-3328

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19428 Ganton Avenue A4135661 $1,750,000 Deborah Angelo O’Mara & Tom Cinquegrano

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12603 Elgin Terrace A4153536 $1,630,000 Barbara Najmy

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-705-1158

6815 Belmont Court A4154232 $1,595,000 Deborah Angelo O’Mara & Linda Driggs

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

20208 E 77th Avenue A4120315 $1,589,500 Nicole Ryskamp

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

8306 Farington Court A4149933 $1,499,000 Alex Ley

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-9595 941-504-6377

16404 Clearlake Avenue A4145363 $1,495,000 Linda Driggs

Lakewood Ranch 941-951-6660 941-374-2920

12524 Highfield Circle A4153642 $1,495,000 Tina Ciaccio

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

8334 Grosvenor Court A4160732 $1,450,000 Nancy Phillips

University Park 941-907-9595 941-400-6078

812 Riviera Dunes Way A4124509 $1,299,000 Debbie Vogler

Palmetto 941-748-6300 941-705-3328

3924 Riverview Boulevard A4160651 $1,299,000 Jody Shinn

Bradenton 941-748-6300 941-705-5704

216 81st Street W M5903622 $1,200,000 Judy LaValliere

Bradenton 941-748-6300 941-504-3792

8710 Gulf Drive A4160253 $1,200,000 Erica Thomas

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GREYHAWK LANDING

John and Krista Langowski, of St. Johns, sold their home at 12420 Aster Ave. to Jeffrey Martin, of Bradenton, for $397,000. Built in 2004, it has five bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,862 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $360,000 in 2013.

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4838 Raintree Street Circle E A4160353 $269,900 Vicki Gill

6309 Rosefinch Court 103 A4159450 $194,000 Kathy Valente

6223 Rosefinch Court 201 A4149458 $159,900 Rudy Dudon

Braden River 941-748-6300 941-840-0389

Lakewood Ranch 941-748-6300 941-685-6767

Lakewood Ranch 941-349-3444 941-234-3991

610 Riviera Dunes Way 203 A4154546 $269,000 Joe Foster

7405 Vista Way 108 A4156409 $173,000 Heidi Cox

5627 15th Avenue W 5627 A4145379 $129,000 Deborah Capobianco

Palmetto 941-907-9595 941-812-7634

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

Bradenton 941-896-9981 941-704-2394

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Christine Baron, of Bradenton, for $441,000. Built in 2002, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,254 square feet of living area.

11827 River Shores Trail A4146841 $2,350,000 Debbie Vogler

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CARLYLE AT THE VILLAGES OF PALM AIRE

Larry Wolter, of Gouverneur, N.Y., sold the home at 6733 Carlyle Lane to Frank and Janet Bahl, of Sudbury, Mass., for $360,000.

Built in 1999, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,378 square feet of living area. It sold for $495,000 in 2005.

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Juan Florensa and Marguerite Kraska, of Sarasota, sold their Unit 203 condominium at 6360 Watercrest Way to Robert and Wanda McCaa, of Bradenton, for $351,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,742 square feet of living area. It sold for $422,900 in 2005.

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James and Michelle Desorbo, of Kennesaw, Ga., sold their home at 6106 93rd St. Circle E., to Colin and Gillian Enos, of Bradenton, for $325,000. Built in 1983, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,522 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $105,000 in 1989.

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Philip Winefordner, of Gainesville, sold the home at 6607 Summer Blossom Lane to Stephen and Deirdre Mars, of Lakewood Ranch, for $325,000. Built in 1998, it has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and is 2,257 square feet.

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Frances Morehead, of Lakewood Ranch, sold her home at 12122 Whistling Way to James Hendry and Chris Westlake, of Lakewood Ranch, for $271,000. Built in 1997, it has three bedrooms, two baths and is 2,050 square feet. It sold for $155,600 in 1997.

Donald and Dorothy Glowacki, of Jupiter, sold their home at 11917 Whistling Way to Ruth Medosch, trustee, of Bradenton, for $259,000. Built in 1997, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,049 square feet of living area.

It sold for $213,000 in 2012.

Cheryl Mooney, trustee, sold the home at 6244 Tupelo Trail to Maria Indelicato, of Lakewood Ranch, for $240,000. Built in 1998, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,768 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $193,500 in 2001.

CREEKWOOD

Melissa and Kenneth Philbert, of Palmetto, sold their home at 7501 50th Terrace E., to Robert and Pamela Minshall, of Bradenton, for $320,000. Built in 1994, it has three bedrooms, twoand-a-half baths, a pool and 2,243 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $271,000 in 2014.

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F L O R I D A B A S E D R E A L E S TAT E C O M PA N Y

BY SALES VOLUME

7807 Mathern Court $1,450,000 | Web ID A4161604 Jim Soda & Donna Soda 941.961.5857

8269 Archers Court $2,999,999 | Web ID A4144401 Fernando Viteri 941.400.7676

6903 Westchester Circle $1,125,000 | Web ID A4160193 Stephanie Shaw & Glo Reber 941.544.3770

9381 Swaying Branch Road $1,099,000 | Web ID A4143998 Brian Wood 941.928.8408

14809 Secret Harbor Place $1,025,000 | Web ID A4159787 Laura Stavola 941.447.4875

30 Boca Royale Boulevard $959,900 | Web ID N5908950 Bob Linthicum 941.228.9206

7348 Barclay Court $919,000 | Web ID A4160141 Thomas Netzel 941.308.1083

7524 Rigby Court $898,000 | Web ID A4155948 Jim Soda & Donna Soda 941.961.5857

6 Saint Martin Circle $719,900 | Web ID N5907016 Bob Linthicum 941.228.9206

27441 Hole In One Place $699,000 | Web ID N5909137 Bob Linthicum 941.228.9206

6620 225th Street East $675,000 | Web ID A4155811 Martha Marlar 941.812.0455

5021 Coco Plum Way $627,000 | Web ID A4160133 Paul Clark 941.350.4600

7642 Silverwood Court $619,900 | Web ID A4151494 Lisa Mayer 941.545.5197

22515 Morning Glory Circle $595,900 | Web ID A4151941 Shannon Rogers 941.920.5454

11 North Cayman Isles Boulevard $589,900 | Web ID N5907117 Bob Linthicum 941.228.9206

15518 Leven Links Place $589,000 | Web ID A4158597 Laura Stavola 941.447.4875

19 North Cayman Isles Boulevard $579,900 | Web ID N5906512 Bob Linthicum 941.228.9206

5706 Mead Avenue $575,000 | Web ID A4114984 Ziad Sleit 941.928.5493

7843 Crest Hammock Way $575,000 | Web ID A4147674 Brian Wood 941.928.8408

14647 Newtonmore Lane $575,000 | Web ID A4159328 Laura Stavola 941.447.4875

3264 Alex Findlay Place $560,000 | Web ID A4151146 Jerry Zaback 941.350.6885

5632 Cloverleaf Run $550,000 | Web ID A4153342 Jim Soda & Donna Soda 941.961.5857

7613 Desert Inn Way $489,900 | Web ID A4158383 Laura Stavola 941.447.4875

7703 US Open Loop $479,000 | Web ID A4148945 Gloria Bracciano & Greg Van Natter 941.730.1999

6414 Moorings Point Circle #201 $474,900 | Web ID A4159969 Lisa Morreale 941.400.9038

6827 Coyote Ridge Court $465,000 | Web ID A4160341 Devon Davis 941.720.2053

14544 Whitemoss Terrace $458,000 | Web ID A4153903 Linda Apple & Carrie Lamb 941.586.0553

12770 Del Corso Loop $449,900 | Web ID A4138307 Craig Cerreta & Toi Estes 941.993.2502

4555 Las Brisas Lane $449,000 | Web ID A4156216 Joel Schemmel & Sharon Chiodi 941.587.4894

5322 Napa Drive $439,900 | Web ID A4146891 Jackie Kleppinger 941.320.0049

5782 Benevento Drive $435,000 | Web ID A4161816 Kathleen Ucci 941.302.2344

7709 Edmonston Circle $429,000 | Web ID A4155512 Craig Cerreta & Toi Estes 941.993.2502

331 Scott Avenue $379,500 | Web ID A4160390 Liz Arme 941.364.4000

4581 Las Brisas Lane $379,000 | Web ID A4141710 Jo Rutstein 941.587.9156

5514 Beneva Woods Circle $374,000 | Web ID A4161770 Cheryl Loeffler 941.302.9674

1575 Kingsdown Drive $359,000 | Web ID A4152905 Craig Cerreta & Toi Estes 941.993.2502

6921 Friendship Drive $329,900 | Web ID A4161662 Fernando Viteri 941.400.7676

10287 Silverado Circle $325,000 | Web ID A4155407 Jim Soda & Donna Soda 941.961.5857

8340 Brandeis West Circle $304,000 | Web ID A4161642 Liz Snyder 727.424.6444

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