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Medallion prepares for project Roadway connection clears way to residential development along Upper Manatee River Road. PAGE 3

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Turkey time Six-year-old Vivian Bower (above) did not mind being a turkey Nov. 15.

She and the other 119 kindergartners at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School gave a Thanksgiving-inspired performance with songs and dances focused on turkeys.

“It’s fun being a turkey,” said Vivian, who practiced turkey songs and dances Nov. 11 while dressed as a princess during her birthday party.

STILL THE BEST

Braden River High defends its 3A state marching band championship at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.

SEE PAGE 5 Amelia Hanks

Braden River High junior Clinton Engelberger performs with his marching band Nov. 17 during the state championship finals.

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Giving tree Each year, Chloe Wetherington (above) and her mom, Joy, love watching the community come together to help others in need.

They help with RiverLife Church’s annual Buy a Tree, Change a Life tree sale event, which raises money for nonprofits and people in need. This year’s sale of 300 North Carolina Fraser firs starts Nov. 18 at Riverlife, 1012 Morgan Johnson Road, Bradenton.

The event has raised more than $37,000 for charity in two years. Trees sold out last year in just 10 days.

Some just wing it

Thanksgiving gives some families a chance to put a personal stamp on the holiday. SEE PAGE 9

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Developer Carlos Beruff, of Medallion Home, said he wanted the Port Harbour Parkway connection to be in place before development of Water Color Place begins.

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Manatee County’s Deputy Director of Public Works Sage Kamiya said the Port Harbour Parkway connection will help complete the area’s road network and provide alternative routes.

Although the project will put more vehicles on Upper Manatee River Road, Kamiya said there is sufficient capacity for the growth.

Not everyone agrees with that assessment.

Howard Duff, who lives off Upper Manatee River Road, said he does not believe the opening of Port Harbour Parkway will help alleviate traffic as much as county officials expect. He said the addition of 1,400 homes will make congestion on Upper Manatee River Road worse.

“Opening the extension is going to create a bigger bottleneck than it already is,” Duff said.

Average daily trips are about 17,400 vehicles on the section of

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ourteen years after Moore’s Dairy Farm was purchased by Heritage Harbour Development with the intention of developing new neighborhoods, construction will begin next spring at a site just north of Lakewood Ranch.

Heritage Harbour Development, however, is no longer involved after buying the property in 2005. It defaulted in 2010 on a line of credit to purchase the land.

In 2011, developer Carlos Beruff bought the 289-acre property off Upper Manatee River Road out of foreclosure. Beruff’s vision was to build a 1,400-unit residential community.

At the center of his vision was a new roadway, which would be the final piece of an east-west connection through the Heritage Harbour development. Beruff would extend Port Harbour Parkway from its easternmost point to Upper Manatee River Road, creating a connection from Upper Manatee River Road to Kay Road, west of Interstate 75.

Construction of the two-lane road began in April and is slated for completion in summer 2019.

Originally, the road was planned to run along the southern boundary of the Waterlefe community, but Beruff modified the design so it meanders southeastward across his site and farther from homes in Waterlefe. He said the use of two roundabouts will create more visual appeal and help slow traffic using the roadway.

“I thought it would be preferable. I’m going to be building homes there,” said Beruff, founder of Medallion Home. “They (roundabouts) slow the traffic, but they increase the ability for traffic to (flow).”

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Manatee County Deputy Director of Public Works Sage Kamiya said the county has received complaints about traffic merging north from State Road 64 onto Upper Manatee River Road, as well as problems with the right-hand turn lane 75 as northbound vehicles on Upper Manatee River Road turn right to stay on Upper Manatee, rather than heading north across the Fort K Hamer Bridge.

Kamiya said for the righthand turn issue, the county is looking at extending the right turn lane to accommodate more cars, or adjusting the signal timing at that intersection.

In regard to the northbound merge from State Road 64, the county continues to evaluate its options.

“We’re not ready to say what those (improvements) could be,” he said.

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Beruff said construction of the Port Harbour Parkway extension was timed, partially, with improvements Manatee County has made to Upper Manatee River Road.

Beruff’s company, Medallion Home, plans to begin construction on the first phase of its residential project, called Water Color Place, in April 2019. The first phase will have 150 paired patio homes and 30 single family homes. Plans are being reviewed

by Manatee County.

Beruff said the community will have a modern coastal theme, which by design means there will be tile roofs and bright colors.

Beruff said those neighborhoods and other subphases within Water Color Place will be private and gated.

“The market has determined the (buyers) want to control who drives in and out,” Beruff said.

Beruff said planning has begun for Phase 2, which will include 200 more units and a 6-acre amenity center.

“This business is all how the market performs,” Beruff said. “If

TIMELINE Early 2005: Heritage Harbour Development buys land for $8.7 million.

September 2010: Heritage Harbour Development defaults on $10.5 million line of credit.

June 2011: BB&T Bank forecloses on the property.

December 2011: Upper Manatee 288 (Medallion Home) buys land.

April 2019: Construction is scheduled to begin on the first phase.

the economy continues to move, we’ll probably market (Phase 2) for winter 2020.”

Apartment developer Davis Development bought 17 acres of Medallion’s property in April and plans to build 384 apartments off Upper Manatee River Road. That project is under review with Manatee County.

PROJECT HISTORY Medallion purchased the Moore’s Dairy site out of foreclosure for $4.75 million in December 2011.

In September 2014, Medallion Home, Lennar Homes and Manatee County cleared up title and other issues associated with the property and approved an agreement that allowed Medallion to move forward . with plans to RD alter E the configuration RY of Port Harbour N Parkway so it would meander through the Moore’s Dairy site, rather than run in a straight line at the property’s northern boundary adjacent to the neighboring Waterlefe development.

The new design also creates more space between the entrance of Medallion’s proposed community and the entrance of Waterlefe.

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Lakewood Ranch High loses its principal Craig Little has accepted the same position at the new high school in Parrish.

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raig Little’s excitement about being named the principal at the new School District of Manatee County high school in Parrish is tempered by the fact he will miss his Lakewood Ranch High School family.

Little assumes his new post Jan. 7 in Parrish. Although the district has been referring to the school as North River High School, the name has yet to be approved.

“There’s some excitement professionally to open a new school because it’s a once-in-a lifetime experience,” Little said. “But it’s definitely bittersweet. I spent over half of my career (at Lakewood Ranch). I’m going to miss the people and the relationships with the students. My goal at the new school will be to bring that same sense of pride.”

He has been Lakewood Ranch High’s principal for four years.

Little began working in the School District of Manatee County as a physical education instructor in 2001 at Lakewood Ranch High. He subsequently worked as an assistant principal at Carlos

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“What I love about the area is that it’s growing,” Lindsey said of East County. “I’m familiar with families and with the needs of the area.”

— Angela Lindsey

E. Haile Middle School, Louise R. Johnson Middle School and as an assistant principal at Lakewood Ranch High before being named principal in 2014.

Little said he will take lessons learned at Lakewood Ranch and use them at North River.

“I want to work with the community in Parrish,” he said. “I’ve seen how successful Lakewood Ranch High School has been

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Above: Craig Little has been the principal of Lakewood Ranch High School since 2014.

Left: Angela Lindsey says she’s inspired by Mona Jain and excited to take over a school in East County.

because of the support of the community. I now know what the impact a community can have on a high school.”

Although North River High won’t open until August, Little has to assume the post so he can hire staff and get the school ready for its opening.

“It has been tough,” Little said of his decision to leave Lakewood

Ranch High. “We spend so much time with our colleagues, almost more than our families on any given week. It’s a special place and (the relationships) aren’t something that happen overnight.”

The district noted in a release that it wants to hire a new Lakewood Ranch High principal by winter break.

Besides naming Little as the

North River principal last week, the district also named Angela Lindsey, principal at Louise R. Johnson Middle School, as the first principal of the new Mona Jain Middle School (opening in August) in Lakewood Ranch.

Lindsay was a student with Jain at Bayshore High School, and later the two worked together in the district’s Head Start program.

“I am so inspired to have this opportunity,” Lindsey said.

“Having (Jain) as the namesake, I am honored.”

Lindsey came to the School District of Manatee County in 1986 as a math teacher at W.D. Sugg Middle School. She was a department chair and team leader at Braden River Middle before serving as an assistant principal at Haile Middle and Johnson Middle. Lindsey was principal of Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary from 2009-2012 before being named principal at Johnson.

“What I love about the area is that it’s growing,” Lindsey said of East County. “I’m familiar with families and with the needs of the area.”

Lindsey’s first goal will be to hire the teachers.

“Teachers make the difference,” she said. “We’re hiring the best to put in front of the students. I want to establish a great and safe learning environment so that students can grow and excel into lifelong learners.”

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Braden River junior Jessica Baus plays a solo on her saxophone during the finals.

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Seniors Juan Brito and Leah Anderson perform behind teammate Joshua Helberg, center, as he plays the clarinet during Braden River’s performance in the state finals.

Notable performance Pirates finish state championships with a season-best score and a title.

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raden River High presented its performance of “Humor Me.?!” during the semifinals of the Florida Marching Band Championships on Nov.

17 at Plant City High School, but there wasn’t much to laugh about.

Sure, the Pirates did well enough to qualify for the 3A finals later that evening at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, but their fourth-place standing after the semifinals didn’t indicate they

would rally all the way back to win a second-consecutive state championship. But that’s just what they did.

“I told them don’t give up, never give up,” said Braden River Band Director Jeramiah Bowman.

“We used a quote from Jim Valvano (the former North Carolina State basketball coach who died of cancer) in our show, “‘If you think and laugh and cry, that’s a full day,’” Bowman said of the Valvano quote that was used. “And they did all of those things during their finals performance. They had a full day, and they were very happy with their performance.”

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its 88.425 score in the semifinals to a season-best 90.575. That edged Palm Beach Central, which scored 89.9 in the finals. Jupiter (89), Boca Raton (86) and Seminole Ridge (85.5) rounded out the Top 5.

The Braden River Marching Band is made up of 94 students who began working on “Humor Me.?!” in January.

“We pick a broad set of themes and see where it takes us,” Bowman said. “We always try to make the show relevant to the kids’ lives, so we used emojis to show the different movements of the show. We all text and use emojis to show emotions, but on the other side of that emoji is a real face and a real person.”

Braden River senior Leah Anderson, who performs with the marching band’s color guard, received the Class 3A Visual Performance Scholarship, one of three scholarships given during the state championships.

Bowman said Anderson was helped by Color Guard Director Ricardo Robinson.

“He just does a great job with individual performers,” Bowman said of Robinson. “Leah wants to be in the theater, and he’s great at getting the students to perform.”

The Pirates didn’t have much time to celebrate their state championship. They left for Philadelphia to participate in a Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The Lakewood Ranch High School band did not make the finals in the 4A division, coming in ninth with a score of 80.85 after the semifinal round at Tropicana Field.

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Market for entertainment expands The Market at Lakewood Ranch returns Dec. 5 with more offerings.

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THE MARKET AT LAKEWOOD RANCH When: 3-7 p.m. every Wednesday, Dec. 5 through April 24 Where: Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Lane, Lakewood Ranch Includes: 43 vendors, live music, food trucks, familyfriendly activities More information: lakewoodranch.com.

days” and will included holidaythemed craft booths. The Dec. 19 market also will include a visit from Santa and carolers.

Once a month, bingo will be featured at the market.

Bettes said the market’s location at the Sarasota Polo Club, in a “relaxed, green space ... like a farm” is a major reason for its success.

“There’s no noise ordinance saying we have to keep it down,” she said with a smile. “There’s no restaurant getting frustrated because we’re setting up right in front of them. We get to string up pretty lights and bring in food trucks. It’s a family atmosphere.”

Bettes expects a loyal following from local residents.

She said it has been a family environment since the market

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“We want The Market to have that community family feel,” Bettes said.

She added Lakewood Ranch is a multigenerational community and the market will reflex that.

Although a few changes have been made and vendors added, Bettes expects smooth sailing.

“By far our biggest advantage is more experience,” she said.

“We want to do things better than the previous year and drive more people to The Market.”

The Market averaged approximately 800 visitors a week a year ago. Bettes said she is sure The Market will surpass that this year.

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he key word for The Market at Lakewood Ranch is “more.”

Morgan Bettes, the market’s manager, said 43 or more vendor booths will be available when The Market opens Dec. 5 at the Sarasota Polo Club. About 30 vendor booths operated last year.

The Market also is opening an additional week, going from a 20-week run to 21 weeks through April 24.

“We’re excited about it,” Bettes said of The Market, which had its inaugural season last year.

“This is about the community.

We’re showcasing things from all around Lakewood Ranch, and even the Players Centre for Performing Arts is coming to promote its shows. We’re a community farmers market, and we’re reflecting that.”

Those who visit The Market will be entertained. Besides live music and special programming, polo demonstrations will be given.

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A tradition rooted in God From George Washington on, our presidents have reaffirmed every Thanksgiving our nation’s belief in what inspired the Pilgrims.

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hanksgiving Day is a great day of gratitude.

However rich or poor we are, the tradition continues that Americans are grateful for all we have and the blessings bestowed on us.

Likewise, regular readers of this page also know that one of our traditions here on this holiday is more than giving thanks.

We like to retell the story and roots of Thanksgiving. That history serves as a great reminder of who we are and how that amazing story of the Pilgrims became the seed of our nation’s founding principles — of religious freedom, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. We’ll add one more to that list: a national belief in God. From George Washington on, our presidents in their Thanksgiving proclamations have reaffirmed that belief and the role of God in the signal events that have shaped our nation.

Here’s a sampling:

George Washington

Nov. 26, 1789, declaring the first day of public thanksgiving WHEREAS it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits and humbly to implore His protection and favour …

Now therefore, I do recommend and assign THURSDAY, the TWENTY-SIXTH DAY of NOVEMBER next, to be devoted by the people of these States to the service of that great and glorious being who is the beneficent author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be; that we may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks for His kind care and protection of the people of this country previous to their becoming a nation; for the signal and manifold mercies and the favorable interpositions of His providence in the course and conclusion of the late war; for the great degree of tranquility, union and plenty which we have since enjoyed; for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enabled to establish Constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national one now lately instituted; for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and, in general, for all the great and various favours which He has been pleased to confer upon us.

And also, that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications

to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech Him to pardon our national and other transgressions; to enable us all, whether in publick or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually; to render our National Government a blessing to all the people by constantly being a Government of wise, just and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed …

perverseness and disobedience, commend to His tender care all those who have become widows, orphans, mourners or sufferers in the lamentable civil strife in which we are unavoidably engaged, and fervently implore the interposition of the Almighty Hand to heal the wounds of the nation and to restore it as soon as may be consistent with the Divine purposes to the full enjoyment of peace, harmony, tranquility and Union.

Abraham Lincoln

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Oct. 3, 1863, proclaiming the last Thursday of November a day of Thanksgiving and Praise The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies.

To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added, which are of so extraordinary a nature, that they cannot fail to penetrate and soften even the heart which is habitually insensible to the ever watchful providence of Almighty God. In the midst of a civil war of unequalled magnitude and severity, … peace has been preserved with all nations, order has been maintained, the laws have been respected and obeyed, and harmony has prevailed everywhere except in the theatre of military conflict; while that theatre has been greatly contracted by the advancing armies and navies of the Union.

Needful diversions of wealth and of strength from the fields of peaceful industry to the national defence, have not arrested the plough, the shuttle or the ship; the axe has enlarged the borders of our settlements, and the mines, as well of iron and coal as of the precious metals, have yielded even more abundantly than heretofore.

Population has steadily increased, notwithstanding the waste that has been made in the camp, the siege and the battlefield; and the country, rejoicing in the consciousness of augmented strength and vigor, is permitted to expect continuance of years with large increase of freedom.

No human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God, who, while dealing with us in anger for our sins, hath nevertheless remembered mercy. It has seemed to me fit and proper that they should be solemnly, reverently and gratefully acknowledged as with one heart and one voice by the whole American People …

And I recommend to them that while offering up the ascriptions justly due to Him for such singular deliverances and blessings, they do also, with humble penitence for our national

Nov. 18, 1918, a week after the end of World War I It has long been our custom to turn, in the autumn of the year, in praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God for his many blessing and mercies to us as a nation.

This year we have special and moving cause to be grateful and to rejoice. God has, in His good pleasure, given us peace.

It has not come as a mere cessation of arms, a mere relief from the strain and tragedy of war.

It has come as a great triumph of right. Complete victory has brought us, not peace alone, but the confident promise of a new day, as well, in which justice shall replace force and jealous intrigue among the nations.

Our gallant armies … have won immortal glory and have nobly served their nation in serving mankind. God has indeed been gracious. We have cause for such rejoicing as revives and strengthens in us all the best traditions of our national history.

Harry Truman

Nov. 22, 1945, after the end of World War II In this year of our victory, absolute and final, over German fascism and Japanese militarism; in this time of peace so long awaited, which we are determined with all the United Nations to make permanent; on this day of our abundance, strength, and achievement; let us give thanks to Almighty Providence for these exceeding blessings.

We have won them with the courage and the blood of our soldiers, sailors and airmen. We have won them by the sweat and ingenuity of our workers, farmers, engineers and industrialists. We have won them with the devotion of our women and children. We have bought them with the treasure of our rich land. But above all we have won them because we cherish freedom beyond riches and even more than life itself.

We give thanks with the humility of free men, each knowing it was the might of no one arm but of all together by which we were saved. Liberty

knows no race, creed or class in our country or in the world. In unity we found our first weapon, for without it, both here and abroad, we were doomed. None have known this better than our very gallant dead, none better than their comrade, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Our thanksgiving has the humility of our deep mourning for them, our vast gratitude to them. … May we on this day, in our homes and in our places of worship, individually and as groups, express our humble thanks to Almighty God for the abundance of our blessings and may we rededicate ourselves to those high principles of citizenship for which so many splendid Americans have recently given all.

Lyndon Johnson

Nov. 29, 1963, in a Thanksgiving speech after John F. Kennedy’s assassination Tonight, on this Thanksgiving, I come before you to ask your help, to ask your strength, to ask your prayers that God may guard this republic and guide my every labor.

All of us have lived through seven days that none of us will ever forget. We’re not given the divine wisdom to answer why this has been, but we are given the human duty of determining what is to be — what is to be for America, for the world, for the cause we lead, for all the hopes that live in our hearts.

A great leader is dead, a great nation must move on.

Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or to lose. I am resolved that we shall win the tomorrows before us. So I ask you to join me in that resolve determined that from this midnight of tragedy we shall move toward a new American greatness.

More than any generation before us we have cause to be thankful, so thankful, on this Thanksgiving Day. Our harvests are bountiful, our factories flourish, our homes are safe, our defenses are secure. We live in peace, the goodwill of the world pours out for us. But more than these blessings we know tonight that our system is strong — strong and secure. A deed that was meant to tear us apart has bound us together.

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Stuff those tired traditions Local residents share things they do to make Thanksgiving special.

will do the same.

Pam Emich said she brought the idea to Thanksgiving after using it for dinner parties.

“A lot of times people get embarrassed saying what they’re thankful for,” Pam Emich said.

“You stick that paper into the roll and it makes it so much easier.”

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t could be a game of mud football, or trotting out a greatgrandmother’s pumpkin soup recipe, or perhaps lining up for a turkey calling contest.

Families often have their own Thanksgiving traditions the rest of us might consider a bit odd.

But that, of course, is what makes them family traditions.

We asked East County families how they put their own personal stamp on Thanksgiving.

SMOKY THANKSGIVING

Country Club residents Dan and Tracy Singleton had decided they wanted to try smoking their turkey for Thanksgiving, and the idea got off to an unusual start.

The couple was living in Illinois 10 years ago when Tracy’s father, Ken Robertson, came for a holiday visit.

Dan and Tracy told Ken he was going to taste turkey prepared a whole new way. Ken, who loves eating the turkey skin, couldn’t wait.

Then the couple carried in the 16-pound turkey on a platter after 10 hours of smoking. It was almost black on the outside.

Ken was worried.

“He said, ‘What did you do, Dan, drop it on the ground and roll it around?’” Tracy Singleton said. “The look on his face was hysterical.”

Once cut open, though, everyone enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving feast, and they still prepare the turkey the same way today.

ROLL CALL, PLEASE

University Park’s Pam and Barry Emich will share a tradition with their children, who live hundreds of miles away.

Each family will write things they are thankful for on strips of paper. Those notes are baked into dinner rolls, which will be eaten on Thanksgiving.

Pam Emich said when she and Barry break into those rolls, they will read the notes aloud, and have a piece of their children in the process. The families can all share their notes later.

Their daughter, California’s Nicole Borneman, and their son, South Carolina’s Sean Houseal,

TURKEY TROTTERS

Five years ago when Greenbrook’s

Fernanda Scalera worked as a running coach at Fit2Run, she came up with a new Thanksgiving tradition for her family and friends.

She decided to try a Thanksgiving morning run.

“We wanted to earn our pie, our food,” she said. “A lot of us host Thanksgiving, so we wanted to get a run in really early.”

While it was still dark, a group of 10 runners met at Starbucks in University Town Center, near Home Depot, and began a 7-mile run to and from Nathan Benderson Park. They used the time to enjoy the Christmas light display along the University Town Center shopping plazas.

“I always thought it was beautiful — what a great way to start Thanksgiving by seeing the lights,” Scalera said. “It was an idea of getting together, having community, without having to be tied to being anywhere.”

Scalera said it’s an annual affair that last year drew 25 people.

Some individuals walk, some run, and they all go the distance of their choosing.

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University Park’s Pam Emich uses parkerhouse rolls for her Thanksgiving.

She stuffs them like fortune cookies with paper strips saying what she and her guests are thankful for.

Spencer, 12, Cooper, 10, and Emery Alderson, 8, are all vegan.

“It can be very challenging to make sure that you are fulfilling their dietary needs,” she said.

Zoodles are zucchini cut into thin strips and served like pasta.

The stuffing can’t include any turkey drippings or sausage.

“It is very sad to think about all the turkeys being killed on Thanksgiving,” Alderson said. “At least we’re not doing that.”

VEGAN THANKSGIVING

Randi Alderson, a Country Club resident, is headed to her former home in Newtown, Pa., to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast that will be healthier than most.

“We eat tofu turkey and zoodles,” Alderson said.

Three of her grandchildren,

SHUT DOWN THE KITCHEN

Lakewood Ranch’s Mickie Kaye grew weary of the big meals, so her tradition, started three years ago, is and will be simple.

She goes out to eat.

“I just don’t cook anymore,” Kaye said. “ I go out with my friends.”

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Lakewood Ranch resident and festival organizer Bill Kinney said Lakewood Ranch is finally ready for a seafood and music festival.

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Festival surfs a new turf Lakewood Ranch Seafood & Music Festival makes its debut.

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hen Bill Kinney started holding festivals seven years ago in Sarasota, he often was asked if he would host one in Lakewood Ranch.

The reply was the same. Lakewood Ranch wasn’t ready to support a festival.

Until now.

“We’ve been watching Lakewood Ranch for a long time,” Kinney said. “Our downtown Sarasota events were enormous. People kept telling us to look at Lakewood Ranch. After seven years of looking, it’s ready now. We did an art festival last April. Although

we didn’t have big attendance, we had good attendance and a very good buying audience.”

Kinney’s business, Paragon Festivals, will premiere the twoday Lakewood Ranch Seafood and Music Festival Nov. 24-25 at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

The festival will run 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 24 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Nov. 25 featuring live music by Sarasota Steel Pan Band, Twinkle & Rock Soul Radio, the Billy Rice Band and the Jimmy Buffet tribute band, Caribbean Chillers.

Kinney said the festival itself is multifaceted. There will be crafters and artisans, as well as enough food vendors to line a football field. They’ll focus on fresh sustainable fish, with offerings such

as jambalaya, fried fish, raw clam bars and oyster rolls. However, there will be nonfish and vegetarian options.

“It’s very diverse,” Kinney said.

“There’s something for everyone.”

There is also a 194-foot mobile bar where guests can purchase drinks and relax while they listen to music.

Kinney said Paragon Festivals puts on events nationwide, but has begun focusing its attention on Florida. It started in Sarasota with fine arts festivals seven years ago and has expanded. It started a seafood and music festival, like the one being held in Lakewood Ranch, four years ago.

Kinney will hold two art festivals — one in March and one in April. He said he hopes to bring more festivities to Lakewood Ranch in the future.

This month, he and his wife, Denise, moved into The Country Club at Lakewood Ranch from Sarasota.

“Now that I’ve moved here, I’d like to do more events,” he said.

“We feel this is a hot spot for art.”

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THEFT PLAN DIDN’T FIT 7300 block of 52nd Place East, Bradenton Retail theft: A woman entered a department store and picked out several clothing items before heading to the fitting room. When she left the fitting room empty handed, a store employee noticed no clothing items were in the fitting room. The woman exited the store but was stopped by store security, which found she was wearing some of the items while concealing others in a bag.

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“Winning states is our goal as a team. We have the pieces to get it done.”

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Venice KOs Braden River again 5 Sixth-straight loss to Indians ends the Pirates’ season.

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Lakewood Ranch High boys golfer Drew Angelo signed to play at the University of North Florida on Nov. 14.

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Lakewood Ranch High boy soccer senior Travis Freeman scored a goal in the Mustangs’ season-opening, 3-2 win Nov. 13 against North Port.

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Steve Stein sank a hole-in-one on No. 16 at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club’s Cypress Links course Nov. 14. Stein used a 7-hybrid on the 157yard hole.

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Lakewood Ranch High senior and Sarasota Crew rower Ava Vandroff signed Nov. 14 to row at the University of Louisville.

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Ben Meluskey and Ira Robinson (12 under par) won the Men’s Golf Association Best Ball event at Palm Aire Country Club’s Lakes course Nov. 14.

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terrific comeback fell just short, leaving Braden River High’s football players in a familiar position — holding their heads in their hands after an agonizing loss to Venice High.

It was the Pirates’ sixthstraight loss to the Indians, this time a 28-21 decision Nov. 16 at Venice in the regional semifinals.

Braden River finished 9-3 while Venice moves to the regional title game against visiting Bloomingdale High (11-1) at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23.

“It certainly does not feel good,” coach Curt Bradley said. “I am proud of these kids. They fought their tails off and put themselves in a position to come back. We just made some mistakes early and gave up some untimely big plays defensively. You cannot have busted assignments against a team of this caliber.”

Braden River now bids farewell to some talented seniors, including quarterback Bryan Gagg, headed to play at East Carolina, and wide receiver-running back Knowledge McDaniel, who has offers from Georgia, Ohio State and Mississippi, among other top programs. McDaniel was ineligible to play against Venice because of a ruling from the Florida High School Athletic Association earlier this season involving improper benefits.

Also gone will be defensive back Mark Davis, who has offers from Georgia State and Western Michigan, among others, and defensive lineman Jackson Dietz and linebacker Taylor Pawelkoski, the team leaders in tackles with 76 and 72, respectively.

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Pirates junior running back Brian Battie holds his head in his hands after Braden River’s comeback attempt fell just short.

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Pirates junior running back Brian Battie reads the defense and cuts upfield after a handoff from senior quarterback Bryan Gagg.

of 17 passes for 145 yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions this season.

If Itraish wins the starting job next season, he will have plenty of weapons around him. The Pirates will return junior running back Brian Battie, who rushed for a Class 7A-leading 2,113 yards on the year (9.2 yards per carry).

Junior tight end Travis Tobey finished with 416 receiving yards and junior wide receiver Robby Goecker had 436 yards.

Of course, Venice will lose players next season as well, like quarterback Hayden Wolff, an Old Dominion commit, and running back Brandon Gregory, leaving an opening if the Pirates can take advantage of it.

“Obviously, we were not able to do what the plan was,” Gagg said of the season-ending loss.

“We wanted to keep driving in the playoffs, but this is a brotherhood. I love every kid on our team. I am going to miss playing with them. I would not want to play my last (high school) game with anyone else.

“It is special, the relationships I have built here with the players. I made friends here that I am going to have for life.”

Gagg finished his career with a 337-yard, three-touchdown performance against Venice. Senior wide receiver Clyde Townsend had 171 of those yards and one of the touchdowns.

“This was a great group of seniors,” Bradley said. “They gave a lot to the program. Unfortunately we came up short, and that is on me as much as anyone. I wish

we could give them another game, and that is my fault. I feel bad that I let those kids down.”

The Indians scored on the game’s first drive with a 6-yard touchdown run by Nico DallaCosta for a 7-0 lead. Venice senior safety Noah Carr then picked off Gagg and returned it for a touchdown as the Pirates fell behind 14-0 early.

After the Pirates’ next drive stalled, Venice drove another touchdown with a five-yard run

by Mike Trapani finishing the drive to give Venice a 21-0 lead.

The Pirates responded, though.

Gagg connected with senior wideout Clyde Townsend for a five-yard score to make it 21-7, and the Pirates’ defense put together a goal-line stand to keep it a two touchdown deficit at halftime.

Another goal-line stand in the third quarter kept Braden River in the game before Gagg’s 32-yard touchdown pass to tight end Travis Tobey cut the lead to 21-14.

However, Venice came right back with quarterback Hayden Wolff’s touchdown pass to Carr to make it 28-14 with a quarter to play.

Battie drove into the end zone from the 1 midway through the fourth quarter to cut the lead to 28-21, but Braden River couldn’t manage another scoring drive.

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Mustangs rev up for season with exhibition

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t is not high school basketball season in Lakewood Ranch until “Mustang Madness” is held.

For the third-consecutive year, Lakewood Ranch High hosted the season kickoff event, this year on Nov. 14. The boys and girls teams had intra-squad scrimmages and a 3-point contest, and the boys also held a dunk contest.

The event included fan competitions, such as a half-court shot contest that would have netted the winner a $500 Nike gift card — if anyone had been able to find the net, that is.

Senior forward Joshua Young won the dunk contest with a baseline 360-degree slam in the first round and a 180-degree slam off a lob pass to himself in the second.

“I planned the first dunk,” Young said. “I had to improvise the second dunk.”

Personally, I think junior guard Christian Shaneyfelt had the singular best dunk of the night — a leap over assistant coach Brady Roberts, who was seated in a chair. Shaneyfelt could not land a dunk in the second round though, so Young earned the edge for his consistency.

Shaneyfelt and Young are two parts of the Mustangs’ core, and will play alongside junior guard Keon Buckley, junior guard Luke Lecroy and junior guard

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Lakewood Ranch senior Joshua Young thrills the crowd during the dunk contest, ultimately winning the competition.

Christian Perez. Following the graduation of former “big three” Damien Gordon, Evan Spiller

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into prime-time roles.

“At this stage, this might be the most competitive, engaged and committed team I have ever been a part of,” Schiller said.

The boys are playing a typically tough schedule, just how Schiller likes it, and Schiller said the team will win the same way it always has, using tight defense, fast-paced offense and by outworking opponents.

“I think we are going to be good,” Young said. “We are pretty familiar with the system, and we worked harder than we ever have over the offseason.”

Besides, some of the spirit of last year’s senior class remains.

The team’s pregame playlist is filled with Michael Jackson songs, a tradition Spiller started last season in the locker room.

The Mustangs girls team is in its second year under coach Melanie Johnson, who said it still feels like her first season in some respects. Last year’s team, which went 18-8 but fell 50-49 in the district tournament to Sarasota High, was senior-driven. The current team is inexperienced, replacing four starters (Emma Fazio, Sarah Fazio, India Searls and Kayla Bell).

Johnson said she is excited to “put her thumbprint” on players for four years instead of inheriting an already developed roster.

Freshman Hannah Pruszinske will be the team’s starter at point

guard, and she is one of many players Johnson is excited about.

Others with enormous potential are junior Doris Brooks and senior Makenna Tschetter, who transferred to the school from Starr’s Mill High in Fayetteville, Ga. Taylor Young, Josh Young’s freshman sister, is also on the team.

Johnson’s expectations for her team have not changed in spite of its inexperience.

“We always want to compete for a district championship,” Johnson said. “We want to keep learning and growing and building a solid foundation for girls in our area.”

The boys team begins its regular season at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at Lakewood High in St. Petersburg, while the girls will start at home against Imagine School North Port at 7 p.m. Nov. 26.

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

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Winning states is our goal as a team. We have the pieces to get it done. Personally, I would like to hit 75 points.

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YOUR NEIGHBORS ALLIANCE HONORS VOLUNTEERS Lakewood Ranch Business Alliances presents its annual Sandies awards for volunteerism.

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Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance had spoken, and Hanson was their pick as the 2018 Volunteer of the Year. The award was presented at the LWRBA Member Choice Awards luncheon at The Ballroom at Grove in Lakewood Ranch.

“This is awesome to say the least,” Hanson said as he squeezed the award. “This organization is so important to the business community.”

The award goes to a LWRBA member who displayed extraordinary dedication and commitment to the alliance.

“It was just my way of helping,” he said.

Eight other Sandies awards were presented.

Toni Perren, of the East County Observer, earned the Above & Beyond award; Laura Lynch, of Edward Jones, won the Rising Star award; Kelly Erdmann, of Nothing Bundt Cakes, was presented with the Ray of Sunshine award; Bruce Loeppke, of Willis Smith Construction, was named Networking King; Shawna Hicks-Cranston, of PostNet of Lakewood Ranch, was named Networking Queen; Monaca Onstad, of LWR Communities, earned the Bull by the Horns award; Britney Guertin was named Young Professional of the Year; and Jaime Marco of Evolve Business Consulting won the Best Rancher award.

Forty-two finalists were named in the nine categories. The LWRBA has more than 3,000 members.

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“We thought there was an opportunity here,” said the younger Dimitri Syros, who took off a year from teaching to help open the restaurant and study for the LSAT, a law school aptitude test. “It’s a great location. We also saw a lack of quality dining options in this segment.”

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HISTORY TOURS Runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jiggs Landing, 6106 63rd St. E., Bradenton. Jiggs Landing will hold free tours of the historic fishing cabin. Refreshments and boat and kayak rentals are available. For information, contact Bill Halstead at 920-0884.

THURSDAY, NOV. 29 TO SUNDAY, DEC. 9

SOCCER TOURNAMENT Begins at 9 a.m. at Premier Sports Campus, 5895 Post Blvd., Lakewood Ranch. The 2018 U.S. Soccer Development Academy Winter Showcase for its affiliated teams is being held simultaneously with the annual Nike International Friendlies at Premier. The boys division will feature U15, U17 and U19 teams, while the girls division will have U15, U16, U17 and U19 teams.

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GINGERBREAD FESTIVAL Opens 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Nov. 30, then runs daily through Dec. 9 at the Mall at UTC, 140 University Town Center Drive.

Check mallatutc.com for varying times on the other days. The Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida’s 10th annual Gingerbread Festival is held at the courtyard in front of Macy’s. Come and judge the gingerbread creations of 150 local schools, youth groups, businesses and nonprofit organizations. Admission is free.

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FAMILY LEGO DAY Runs from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Braden River Library,

SEAFOOD FEST Runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 24 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 25 at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch. Guests to the inaugural Lakewood Ranch Seafood and Music Festival event can purchase seafood, enjoy live music and browse vendor booths. There will be vegetarian and nonseafood meals for purchase, along with beer, wine and other beverages. Admission is free. Access to a VIP tent area with great stage views and an open bar is $75. For information, visit paragonartevents.com.

while children 12 and under are free. Gates open at 10 a.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 907-0000 or visit sarasotapolo.com.

SHOE BOX RECEPTION AND HOLIDAY MART Runs from 4-6 p.m. at The Lake Club at Lakewood Ranch, 8307 Lake Club Blvd., Lakewood Ranch. Meals on Wheels Plus hopes to collect 1,000 shoeboxes filled with gifts for senior citizens during this 13th annual event. Organization staff and volunteers will deliver the shoe boxes as gifts to seniors. Admission is free with a wrapped and filled shoe box or a $20 donation. For information on the event of how to wrap and fill a shoe box, call 747-4655, or go to mealsonwheelsplus.org.

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Furry friends are invited to take photos with Santa in the Grand Court. For information, visit mallatutc.com.

SARASOTA POLO MATCH Runs from 1-4 p.m. at Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Lane, Lakewood Ranch. Sarasota Polo Club’s opening day is Dec. 2. Tailgating is encouraged.

Admission is $12 for adults

CHANUKAH CELEBRATION Begins at 6 p.m. at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch. Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch will throw a Chanukah Celebration this year on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch. Everyone is welcome, and admission is free. There will be a traditional Chanukah gelt drop, a live balloon show, kosher barbecue, a Kona Ice truck, live music and raffles. For more information, call 752-3030.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5

CLASSIC CAR SHOW Begins at 5 p.m. at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch. A celebration of any classic car, truck or anything on wheels. Enter for just $10 per vehicle with no restrictions on the year, make or model. Admission is free. For more information, call 371-1061.

THURSDAY, DEC. 6 TO SATURDAY, DEC. 8

DINNER THEATER Begins at 6:30 p.m. at Woodland Community Church, 9607 E. State Road 70, Bradenton.

Guests can enjoy “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” a Christmas musical for audiences of all ages. The show includes dinner. Cost is $20. For information, go to gowoodland. com/wdt.

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HOLIDAY CELEBRATION Runs from 6:30-8 p.m. at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch. Take a carriage ride and listen to carolers singing Christmas songs.

Santa will also be strolling the streets. This event is free to the public. For more information, call 907-9243.

SATURDAY, DEC. 8

ESCAPE ROOM Runs from 2:30-8 p.m. at Braden River Library, 4915 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton. Children aged 12-18 are invited to try to unlock a Harry Potter-themed escape room, with clues, riddles and props that will help you.

Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call 727-6079.

SARASOTA GLOW RUN Runs from 5-9 p.m. at Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota. Get into the Christmas spirit with this nighttime run for the whole family at Nathan Benderson Park, with a snowy surprise at the end. Registration is $39 before the race and $45 the day of the race. For more information, visit nathanbendersonpark.org.

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Eighth-grader Nicholas Harlin, the Student Government Association president at R. Dan Nolan Middle School, had a big reason to make sure the school’s playing cards drive for the United Service Organizations was successful.

“My grandfather, Jack Harlin, fought in the Korean War, so I have a personal connection to armed forces like pretty much everyone does,” Harlin said. “We want to appreciate their service.”

The Student Government Association members at Nolan brought up the idea to donate playing cards to the USO when their faculty adviser, eighthgrade history teacher Ian Barnes, asked the USO if it would benefit from a community service project. Barnes had worked with the USO in the past.

The USO is a nonprofit focused on providing support and entertainment for service members.

Linda Carbone, the center director for USO Central Florida’s locations at the Orlando and Tampa airports, said the students’ effort will be appreciated.

“Groups as little as six and as big as 47 troops come through the USO at Tampa International Airport before they go off to basic training,” said Carbone, who noted that often they won’t have cellphones or video games to entertain themselves.

Carbone said the USO often runs out of playing cards.

“We’re going to let the (service members) know a middle school

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L A K E WO O D R A N C H 8484 Lindrick Lane Tina Ciaccio 941-685-8420 A4411835 $1,475,000

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 16206 Clearlake Avenue Deborah Angelo O'Mara 941-730-0777 A4417456 $1,275,000

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 15402 Linn Park Terrace Laura Naese 941-350-3657 A4408203 $1,195,000

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 7219 Prestbury Circle Kristen Srur & Jane Ebury 941-350-0612 A4415793 $1,095,000

PA L M E T T O 708 Riviera Dunes Way Joe Foster 941-812-7634 A4183104 $930,000

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 7405 Mizner Reserve Court Diane Fogo Harter 941-445-2431 A4414035 $899,900

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 7509 Mizner Reserve Court Deborah Angelo O'Mara 941-730-0777 A4407817 $849,900

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 3519 Lorraine Road Ryndie Brusco 941-809-6913 A4405838 $749,000

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 8120 Championship Court Thomas Cinquegrano 941-284-5049 A4416469 $699,000

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 9903 Old Hyde Park Place Nicole Ryskamp 941-807-1766 A4214317 $609,900

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 14713 Bowfin Terrace Deborah Angelo O'Mara 941-730-0777 A4415347 $599,900

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 9606 Braden Run Debbie Vogler 941-705-3328 A4410264 $599,000

BR ADENTON 230 Sapphire Lake Drive 101 Mark Boehmig 941-807-6936 A4418417 $588,000

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 8223 Waterview Boulevard Barbara Najmy 941-705-1158 A4417594 $519,000

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 7607 Harrington Lane Marina Solo, Pa 941-960-6445 A4418678 $499,900

U N I V E R S I T Y PA R K 6629 Saint James Crossing Nancy Phillips & Beth Ann Boyer 941-400-6078 A4206993 $495,000

PA L M E T T O 2825 Terra Ceia Bay Boulevard 1705 Dana Preston 941-705-5510 A4418015 $429,000

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 7715 Latrobe Court Holly Winkle 941-907-9595 A4418993 $424,900

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 7325 Wexford Court Cheryl Roberts 941-266-1450 A4212155 $365,000

BR ADENTON 3605 116th Street W Paula Keegan-Bock 941-224-5909 A4406215 $365,000

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 9901 Royal Lytham Avenue Laura Navratil 941-806-7436 A4410575 $349,000

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 6482 Watercrest Way 202 Deborah Angelo O'Mara 941-730-0777 A4413746 $313,900

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 6434 Moorings Point Circle 102 Anita Shelare 941-232-6670 A4215955 $299,900

PA R R I S H 4156 101st Avenue E Jinny Scherer & Pam Blalock 705-0877 or 737-9376 A4409334 $299,900

PA R R I S H 6410 91st Avenue E Peter Salefsky 941-724-5107 A4416424 $289,000

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 1914 Crystal Lake Trail Sharon Ingram 941-224-6447 A4416167 $288,500

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 6377 Robin Cove Erica Thomas 941-799-9365 A4416468 $284,900

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 7031 Portmarnock Place Tina Ciaccio 941-685-8420 A4418587 $3,950,000

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SD TLC LLC sold the home at 7932 Matera Court to James Longhitano and Kim Longhitano, trustees, of Lakewood Ranch, for $792,700. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, three-anda-half baths, a pool and 2,926 square feet of living area.

MILL CREEK

Christopher Slaw and Gregory Ramser, of Winter Garden, sold their home at 13609 18th Place E., to Mark and Jennifer Frechette, of Bradenton, for $775,000. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,972 square feet of living area.

COUNTRY CLUB VILLAGE

Fred and Angele Braun, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 7201 Ashland Glen to Julie and Edward Russell, of Miromar Lakes, for $749,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,392 square feet of living area. It sold for $960,000 in 2005.

John Brodie and Cara Brodie, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 7440 Riviera Cove to Dale Goldheim and David Goldheim, trustees, of Bradenton, for $615,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,412 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $695,000 in 2007.

RIVER CLUB SOUTH

Glen and Lisa-Marie Hintze, of Bradenton, sold their home at 10604 Cheval Place to Linda Dunn, of Bradenton, for $604,000. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, three-anda-half baths, a pool and 3,741 square feet of living area.

TIDEWATER PRESERVE

David and Donna Blamey, trustees, of Bradenton, sold the home at 5130 Tidewater Preserve Blvd. to John and Esther Gum, Parrish, for $585,000. Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,630 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $502,200 in 2015.

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James and Justine Zovath, of Jacksonville, sold their home at 9214 65th Ave. E., to Ryan and Nancy Ploger, of Sarasota, for $350,000. Built in 1987, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,050 square feet of living area.

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The Country Club Village home at 7201 Ashland Glen recently sold for $749,000. It previously sold for $960,000 in 2005.

Dogwood Run to Donald and Marilyn Terry, of Bradenton, for $483,000. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,302 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $483,300 in 2014.

OAK RUN

Randall and Jodi Kleppinger, of Knoxville, Tenn., sold their home at 7324 Oak Run Lane to Jason Berman, trustee, of Sarasota, for $480,000. Built in 1991, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,112 square feet of living area.

GREENBROOK VILLAGE

David and Gay Corbin, of Cheshire, Conn., sold their home at 14016 Nighthawk Terrace to Varleri Gonzales and Edith Arones, of Bradenton, for $375,000. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,428 square feet of living area. It sold for $268,000 in 2004.

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Philip Michitsch and Brenda Mae Ely, trustees, of Venice, sold the Unit 160 condominium at 7326 Eleanor Circle to Christopher Bolgiano and David Croxford, of Sarasota, for $350,000. Built in 2001, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,736 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $305,000 in 2016.

PERIDIA

Edward and Barbara Hungate, of Ontario, Canada, sold their home at 4327 Pro Am Ave. E., to Thomas Cruey and Terri Cox-Cruey, of Bradenton, for SEE REAL ESTATE, PAGE 24

COUNTRY MEADOWS

Matthew and Amy Owens sold their home at 14751 Second Ave. Circle N.E., to Dale and Kristen Cox, of Bradenton, for $455,000.

Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,027 square feet of living area. It sold for $387,500 in 2012.

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Richard and Ellen Bucchino, of Hiawassee, Ga., sold their home at 10473 Old Grove Circle to Debra and David Govan, of Bradenton, for $396,000. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,355 square feet of living area.

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Christopher and Susan Renkiewicz, of Ontario, Canada, sold their home at 11327 Rivers Bluff Circle to Robert Schumacher, of Lakewood Ranch, for $394,000.

Built in 1997, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,331 square feet of living area. It sold for $250,000 in 2010.

Bruce Thornton, of Rolla, Mo., sold his home at 12010 Winding Woods Way to Allen and Johnna Stearns, of Bradenton, for $255,500. Built in 1999, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,664 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $196,000 in 2012.

I.W. Land Partners LLC sold the home at 6411 Meandering Way to Ian Howard, trustee, of Lakewood Ranch, for $240,000. Built in 1995, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,404 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $235,000 in 2016.

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MacDonald sold their home at 6008 Anvil Ave. to John and Patricia Simpson, of Sarasota, for $365,000. Built in 1996, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,841 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $305,000 in 2015.

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home in Waterlefe Golf and River Club topped all transactions in this week’s real estate. Myles Barraclough sold his home at 10506 Riverbank Terrace to Jeffrey Jones and Beverly Godwin, of Bradenton, for $870,000.

Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,386 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $800,000 in 2015.

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of Bradenton, for $312,000. Built in 2014, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,692 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $309,100 in 2014.

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$345,000. Built in 1988, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,575 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $279,000 in 2003.

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Sharon Pies, of Bradenton, sold her home at 5004 Savona Run to Mohammed and Kyle Ann Tazi,

Christopher and Marci Triant, of Sarasota, sold their home at 9605 Bladesmith Lane to Richard Stackhouse and Carol Klingensmith, of Bradenton, for $310,000. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,293 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $331,500 in 2004.

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Paul and Linda Kolich, of Sewickley, Pa., sold their Unit 7905 condominium at 7905 St. Simons St. to Rosa Feith, of Bradenton, for $302,000. Built in 2007, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,512 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $200,000 in 2010.

Rosemarie Kurtz and Joan Sheplin, trustees, of Akron, Ohio, sold the Unit 7907 condominium at 7907 St. Simons St., to Matthew and Tracy Bretoi, of University Park, for $297,000. Built in 2007, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,664 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $273,900 in 2010.

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Neal Communities of Southwest Florida LLC sold the home at 1735 Lake Verona Circle to CML R2 LLC for $365,000. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 2,760 square feet of living area.

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Margaret and John Zeiner, trustees, of Bradenton, sold the Unit 202 condominium at 6540 Moorings Point Circle to Michael and Norma Hewitt, of Lakewood Ranch, for $298,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,344 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $615,000 in 2005.

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Items Under $200 For Sale ADVERTISE YOUR MERCHANDISE with the total value of all items $200 or less in this section for FREE! Limit 1 ad per month,15 words or less. Price must be included next to each item. No commercial advertising.

Ad runs 2 consecutive weeks in 1 Observer.

941-955-4888 Or Email ad to: classified@yourobserver.com (Please provide your name and address) Or Online at: www.yourobserver.com Or mail to: The Observer Group 1970 Main St. - 3rd Floor Sarasota, Fl 34236 AMISH WASHSTAND w/pitcher & bowl, oak, $150.

618-447-7245.

DINETTE (6) piece: 65”x39”, wood in-laid tile top, w/5 wooden chairs, $175. Pictures available.

941-306-5027 Free Delivery.

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CONDO TO SHARE. Seeking Female to share with same, 2BR/2BA furnished condo located within walking distance to SCF. $650/mo. includes cable wi/fi and utilities. Non-smoking/drugs or pets. Available immediately. Please contact: 941-706-2673 or 561-602-4719 for more info.

BLUE FISH Cleaning Inc. 941-705-3812. Insured, Bonded. Affordable reliable home cleaning, $80, 2 cleaners, 2 hours.

AUTHORITY ONE SERVICES. Residential, Commercial and Construction Cleaning. Also available, power washing and windows. Call 941-251-5948.

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Homes For Sale Bird Key Bayfront: 4+BED/4.5BATH, 3/CARGAR, Coveted Downtown Views. $5,350,000 Pre-Listing Longboat Key House: on Canal, 3BED-3BATH, 2/CARGAR, Dock/Lift, Beach - $599,900 2 Acres Foxfire: Upgraded 4BED-3BATH, 3/CARGAR. Luxury Chef Kitchen Barn, Paddocks, Horses $710,000

55+ Villa on Golf Course: 2BED-2BATH $149,900

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DINETTE TABLE: seats/2, brand new, asking $75 o/b/o. HJC motorcycle/RV helmet, brand new, asking $100. 941-228-1060.

LOVESEAT: ANTIQUE, beautiful, sacrifice, $200 o/b/o. 805-312-4388.

STACKING CHRISTMAS characters: 50 multicolor LED lights, 60”H w/32’ 8” cord, $125. 941223-4601.

WASHER: HE Laundromat High Efficiency 2/yrs. of excellent performance, $130. Hardly used Frigidaire Dryer $70. 941-923-6464.

LBK Condo: view of dock, beach access. $269,900 Golf Course $420,000

Community:

3BR/3BA/2CAR

Buy or Sell with Brooke O’Malley as your Realtor, and CLUB REALTY will Pay your title insurance.

Brooke's clients received over $100K incentives last year, plus her expert knowledge and negotiations.

Call 941-726-2677

Autos Wanted General Merchandise

Horses/Boarding

CLAIRE’S PRODUCE AND PLANTS 7275 N. Lockwood Ridge Local fresh fruits, veggies, honey, firewood Fraiser Firs and Holiday Plants.

SINGLE FAMILY HOME - BRADENTON 5 Acres, Zoned Light Commercial No Deed Restrictions 3 BED/2 BATH $299,900 Lorna Leduc, RoseBay Int'l 941-928-2639

Vacation/Seasonal Rentals SARASOTA: JANUARY - $2800. 2/BR, first floor, heated pool, Jacuzzi, tennis, fitness. Agent/ Owner.

716-308-8189.

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UPSCALE 2BR/2BA, w/den, condo, 1st floor, lake view, turnkey furnished, garage, clubhouse, pool, Jacuzzi, fitness center, barbecue kitchen, gated community. 3 months minimum between Dec. - Mar., $3000. per mo. Inclusive. Call Billy 941-915-9212.

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Property Management RENTAL MANAGEMENT company taking more seasonal and annual properties.

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MRS. MAIDS. Detailed & dependable cleaning and HOUSE CHECK SERVICES for your residence. Bonded/ Insured. For free estimates, call 941-400-3175.

Computer Services COMPUTER/MAC, SMARTPHONE, Tablet repairs, setups, technology consultations, virus removal.

Specializing Seniors/Beginners. On/Off Site. Peg 941-735-3362.

Flooring STEVE ALLEN FLOORINGS, INC. Professional removal and installation tile, stone, wood and luxury vinyl. All workmanship guaranteed. Over 25 years experience. Fully licensed and insured.

Free Estimates. 941-726-1802.

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Extended hours begin 11/23

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

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

CLEANING BY Brazilian Lady. Meticulous, reliable, deep cleaning specialist. Residential. Commercial.

New Construction. 941-400-2866.

JOE DAVIS HOME IMPROVEMENTS: Over 20/yrs. remodeling homes in Sarasota and Bradenton.

Quality workmanship at a fair price. Specializing in kitchens and bathrooms. Call for Free estimate.

941-929-3000. Lic./Ins.

SNOW TIRES. Heading north? (4) Premium snow tires: Michelin X Ice, 225/60/R18. Used 1 winter.

Best offer. 941-388-8608.

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CLAUDIA C. Cleaning Services. Experienced, Dependable and ready to begin! Residential.

Excellent references. 941-773-6895.

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CONTRACTOR: HOME REMODELING. KITCHEN, BATHROOM, FLOORING. CALL PABLO LAISE, 813-391-9644 LIC. #CRC1331258

WE BUY cars. top $$ paid for your vehicles.

Call Hawley Motors, 941-923-3421.

HORSE BOARD: Private exclusive boarding facility near Lakewood Ranch. Exceptional Horses Deserve Exceptional Care. 941-321-7639.

BRAZILIAN CLEANING Service by Maria.

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

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River Wilderness Golf Country Club: 5BED5BATH-3CARGAR - $949,500

Use Observer Classifieds to sell your items quickly

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Auto Transport SHIP YOUR car, truck or SUV anywhere in the United States. Great rates, fast quotes. Call Hawley Motors, 941-923-3421.

DIVORCE * WILLS * EVICTIONS * STARTING AT $65. 1-Signature Divorce or Missing Spouse Divorce! Statewide Since 1992. 1-888-847-1997.

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.

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This week’s Crossword answers

Pet Services PROFESSIONAL CAT SITTING: Certified Veterinary Technician serving all of Lakewood Ranch.

20+ Years experience.

E-mail: catladypetsitting@yahoo.com 856-981-2047.

Pools POOL SERVICE - FALL SPECIAL FROM $65/MO. New customers only. Reliable, affordable weekly pool service by certified owner. Hundreds of satisfied customers, many testimonials. SAVE MONEY WITH THIS AD. Call now, Blissful Pools, 941-705-0400.

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LAUREL OAK ESTATES 2974 Dick Wilson Drive $1,795,000 Dwight Dooley & Linda Dooley 941.350.1095

THE CONCESSION

LAKEWOOD RANCH 6903 Westchester Circle $850,000 Stephanie Shaw 941.544.3770

SARASOTA 1001 Annie Laurie Lane $674,900 Joseph Ebert 941.932.1487

ISLES OF SARASOTA 6145 Abaco Drive $545,000 Ziad Sleit 941.928.5493

LAKEWOOD RANCH 12145 Whisper Lake Drive $364,500 Katina Shanahan & Kenneth Shanahan

941.702.0437

LAKEWOOD RANCH 6941 Brier Creek Court $848,000 Laura Stavola 941.447.4875

LAKEWOOD RANCH 7704 Weston Court $665,000 Gloria Bracciano & Stacy Haas 786.348.9488

BRADENTON 8270 Fontana Lane $544,000 Jenn Flanders 941.232.0788

LAKEWOOD RANCH 15253 Blue Fish Circle $340,000 June Plumb 941.441.9400

7007 Belmont Court $1,250,000 Art Paterson 941.302.8194

THE LAKE CLUB 16131 Daysailor Trail $997,000 Gloria Bracciano & Greg Van Natter 941.730.1999

8499 Lindrick Lane $12,995,000 Stacy Haas 941.587.4359

LAKEWOOD RANCH

PRESTANCIA 4369 Boca Pointe Drive $989,000 Joel Schemmel & Sharon Chiodi 941.587.4894

COUNTRY CLUB EAST 7648 Haddington Cove $825,000 Christine Mazur 941.374.4015

GREENBROOK EAST 14819 Bowfin Terrace $784,900 Corbett Donovan & Lauren Holt 941.232.5672

ROSEDALE 4716 Royal Dornach Circle $645,000 Toi Estes 941.896.2317

LAKEWOOD RANCH 6536 The Masters Avenue $569,000 Jim Soda & Donna Soda 941.961.5857

LAKEWOOD RANCH 6520 The Masters Avenue $544,000 Gloria Bracciano 786.348.9488

ESPLANADE 12642 Fontana Loop $543,222 Gloria Bracciano & Stacy Haas 786.348.9488

PINE MEADOW 4317 Pine Meadow Terrace $337,500 Michelle Crabtree 941.724.4663

ISLES OF SARASOTA 1454 Burgos Drive $329,900 Larry Johns & Jill Johns 941.266.8814

THE LAKE CLUB 15815 Clearlake Avenue $1,090,000 Stacy Haas & Gloria Bracciano 941.587.4359

SECRET HARBOR | COUNTRY CLUB EAST

14818 Secret Harbor Place $869,900 Shannon Rogers 941.920.5454

COUNTRY CLUB EAST 7252 Whittlebury Trail $719,000 Mary Northrup 941.544.0763

RIVERWALK RIDGE CYPRESS 12414 Lobelia Terrace $569,000 Jim Soda & Donna Soda 941.961.5857

GREENBROOK 14615 Sundial Place $524,000 Jim Soda & Donna Soda 941.961.5857

THE MEADOWS 3024 Rosemead $309,000 Fernando Viteri 941.400.7676

FOUNDERS CLUB 9314 McDaniel Lane $999,000 Fernando Viteri 941.400.7676

BOCA ROYALE 1512 Raphis Royale Boulevard $859,900 Bob Linthicum 941.228.9206

GREENBROOK VILLAGE 14704 Sundial Place $679,000 Stacy Haas & Gloria Bracciano 941.587.4359

HIDDEN RIVER 4387 Hidden River Road $550,000 Katty Caron 941.928.3009

PRESTANCIA 7242 Villa D’ Este Drive $499,900 Joel Schemmel & Sharon Chiodi 941.587.4894

GRAND OAKS PRESERVE 5312 Manorwood Drive #3B $305,000 Sharon Chiodi 941.809.0380

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