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Building blocks of success Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School’s Suha Batool (above) is on a quest to improve her robotic skills.

She and teammates on McNeal’s Lego League team secured a third-place finish Jan. 13 in the “robot performance” category of a First Lego League tournament at Cypress Lake Middle School in Fort Myers.

“We learned from our mistakes,” Suha said.

The victory earned students their “Golden Ticket” to regionals Feb. 17 at Hillsborough Community College in Plant City.

Jay Heater

Harmony residents Cameron, Jen and Gavyn Gregory go through a tunnel under White Eagle Boulevard that eventually will be part of a 25-mile trail system that connects three parks in the area.

PARK SYSTEM TO DEBUT

End of the trail near as northern Lakewood Ranch parks begin to open. SEE PAGE 8A

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Size does matter at Premier

Top shelf prizes Ava Masuga, 5, was one of seven winners of the “Elf on the Shelf” event in December sponsored by Main Street Merchants.

Masuga (above) shows off her award. Participants were to locate elves located in stores on Lakewood Main Street and complete a list with all their names. Each participant was given a free round of golf donated by The Fish Hole. Other prizes include gifts from Paris Bistrot, Station 400, Arts A Blaze, Starbucks and Barbary Shoppe.

Other winners were Gage Baker, Beth Finn, Riley Finn, Olivia Bliss, Logan Smith and Sandra O’Brien.

Park’s future growth is a possibility to attract tourism dollars.

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Commissioners field Premier complex will be under the microscope a few years before growth.

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PAM EUBANKS SENIOR EDITOR

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s Premier Sports Campus continues its “business as usual” mode of operation after being taken over this month by Manatee County, commissioners say it’s worth exploring another option.

Could the larger, overall site become a site to drive sports tourism?

First, commissioners say, the county must prove it can operate the facility efficiently at existing standards. If that happens, research could be done to see if the park could generate tourist dollars.

“I have no objections to it, but I don’t think we are there yet,” atlarge Commissioner Carol Whitmore said. “We’ll have to see how it plays out. All options should be open.”

Since the county took over Premier Sports Campus on Dec. 15, it has continued to operate as a limited-access sports venue and is not open for daily recreational play, as is the case at other county park facilities. The intent is to continue operating that way.

The $5.2 million, 127-acre acquisition includes 22 athletic fields, in addition to 36 acres adjacent to the north to be used for an aquatics facility that is planned within the next five years. The county also has a two-year option to purchase another 53 acres at a price of $65,000 per acre.

Elliott Falcione, executive director of the Manatee County Convention and Visitors Bureau, said there is no long-term intent, at least by his organization, to expand Premier’s footprint into an all-encompassing venue to generate sports tourism.

“I’ve always been a big believer of the less is more theory — do little things really, really well and not just try to grab anything that’s out there in the market place,” Falcione said.

He said Manatee County already has strong sports tourism offerings such as the Pittsburgh Pirates’ spring training facility, IMG Academy and Anderson Race Park.

“I don’t see the government looking to enhance what we already have,” said Falcione, adding that 15% of Manatee’s tourism is sports related. “It’s a great way to supplement visitation during non-peak times, but we are in the market place as a premier vacation destination, and that is really where we bring in that high demographic clientele that is going to pay top dollar.”

Charlie Hunsicker, director of Manatee’s Parks and Natural Resources Department, will be tasked with planning the future aquatics center just north of the Premier Sports Campus.

His decisions on how the future aquatics center develops largely will be dictated by community need and funding for it, which would be built with impact fees but maintained out of the county’s operating budget.

Facilities likely will be geared to meet community need with a pool large enough to accommodate school swim meets. Tennis

Photos by Pam Eubanks

Above: Lakewood Ranch Chargers U11 player Corbin Hynson, a student at Gene Witt Elementary, prepares to protect the goal during a scrimmage Jan. 18 at Premier Sports Campus.

Below: Lakewood Ranch Chargers competitive U11 Girls soccer player Layla Larrick lines up a practice shot Jan. 18 at Premier Sports Campus.

IN 2017, PREMIER SPORTS CAMPUS

n Attracted 82,500 visitors n Hosted 46 events n Generated a $14 million economic impact n Had an operating budget of $649,015 n Brought in $445,625 in revenue n Operated at a loss of $203,390

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and pickleball courts could be in the plan along with air-conditioned space for meetings and staff offices, like the county has at its G.T. Bray Park facility.

Hunsicker said he expects the county will be able to buy some of the additional acreage offered by Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Inc. with impact fee revenue, but such a purchase and the land’s future use will be determined by goals established by the County Commission. He does not foresee any drastic changes, such as the creation of a sports mecca at Premier and its surrounding property.

Several commissioners said thinking larger-scale could be valuable.

Commissioner Stephen Jonsson said he would not rule out the idea of constructing a more regional facility that could attract state-level or national tournaments. Doing so, however, would depend on whether the county proves itself effective operating Premier Sports Campus.

“I think we’re going to have to watch it play out,” Jonsson said of Premier’s future. “If we can prove we can operate it efficiently, absolutely. Anything that will

drive tourism to the (area) and maximize the taxpayers dollars we put into the facility (should be considered).”

That could mean aquatics, tennis or any other sport that finds a home at the facility.

Commissioner Robin DiSabatino agreed the “mecca” concept should not be taken off the table.

She thinks of the Hockessin Athletic Club in Hockessin, Del., where her daughter, Meredith Rombach, is a member. It’s a fitness complex with three pools, a two-story water slide, fitness, dance and martial arts classes, camps for children and a preschool, among other offerings.

“That place is hopping seven days a week,” she said. “I think that would be successful here.

It’s a real destination. The center of (the county’s) gravity is moving east. It makes good sense.”

But DiSabatino noted such a venture likely would have to be some sort of public-private partnership because of the significant cost to construct and operate that type of facility.

Commissioner Vanessa Baugh, whose district includes the greater Lakewood Ranch area, said

“We really have not had any discussion about expanding beyond community needs. The government has to take things slow. We have to make sure we understand what the costs are going to be and how we are going to operate with the funds we have.”

— Commissioner Betsy Benac

she expects the Premier site to become similar to what is available at G.T. Bray Park, but not an overall mecca for sports tourism. The county may, however, construct a larger-scale aquatics center that could attract local, state and national swim events.

“It’s something we’ll have to consider,” she said.

Commissioner Betsy Benac was wary of any expansions.

“We really have not had any discussion about expanding beyond community needs,” Benac said.

“The government has to take things slow. We have to make sure we understand what the costs are going to be and how we are going to operate with the funds we have.

We’re not trying to make a profit.”

The aquatics facility, she said, is needed and could be something more in line with the North Shore Aquatics Complex in St. Petersburg, which has a 50-meter pool, 25-meter warmup pool, play pool and other amenities.

Co m m i ss i o n e r P r i sc i l l a Whisenant Trace said ideas for Premier’s future will expand in the coming years.

“We’ll see what we think it’s capable of at that time. I think it will evolve,” Whisenant Trace said. “It has a track record already of bringing people in. I definitely think we will continue with that.”

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County Commission calls March public hearing to consider forming a special taxing district.

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A majority of homeowners in the Braden Woods and River Club communities are willing to tax themselves to create a 32-acre preserve between their neighborhoods, which they want to call Braden River Preserve.

Now, the Manatee County Commission must decide if that’s enough.

The land at the western end of Clubhouse Drive is slated for development by Neal Communities and there is a March 31 deadline by which the land could be purchased for preservation.

Commissioners on Jan. 23 voted unanimously to schedule a March 6 public hearing to create a special taxing district, called a municipal services taxing unit, or MSTU, to fund the roughly $3 million purchase of the land. Homeowners in River Club and Braden Woods would pay that amount through property assessments over the next 30 years, if the MSTU is approved.

Results from a county-initiated poll of both neighborhoods showed 674 homeowners in support of the MSTU, 455 opposed and 311 who did not respond.

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n In support 674 (46.8%) n Against 455 (31.6%) n No response 311 (21.6%) n Total parcels 1,440 (100%)

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recommended 50% criteria (721 minimum votes), but proponents of the park submitted 66 notarized substitute ballots in favor of the tax the board members considered.

“We did this (poll) to try to get a feel from whether there’s support,” Commissioner Betsy Benac said. “From what I hear, there is support for it.”

Commissioner Vanessa Baugh agreed.

“The way I see it, we have 740 responses that tell me they want this park,” Baugh said.

At the March 6 public hearing, the commission again will take public comment on the MSTU itself, its boundaries and other specifics of the project.

Under the proposal, homeowners within the MSTU would fund the purchase of the land, but Manatee County would invest some money for infrastructure improvements, such as a pavilion, and fund maintenance of the facility.

The preserve would be open to the public, not just to residents of Braden Woods and River Club.

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There is nothing any of our customers could buy that would contain anything on our “boot list.” (That’s a list of items that aren’t allowed to be sold in the stores.) They in no way will ever find anything in our store given an antibiotic, which is different than antibiotic free (where cows are given antibiotics and then given time to flush it out of its system). There are no artificial colors or flavors. We have beautifully colored cakes, for example, such as our red velvet cake, except we get that coloring from vegetables. We enforce our philosophy vigorously with our boot patrol (which looks for items on the boot list). If, by chance, we somehow make a mistake, and any of our employees or customers find that we’ve made a mistake, they will received a $50 boot list award. We want to keep our offerings clean. We believe the better you eat, the longer you live. This is the part that gets me excited. You know, the life expectancy of Americans has gone backwards because of what we are putting in our bodies, the exogenous chemicals. Nothing is genetically modified.

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Monaca Onstad, director of community relations for Lakewood Ranch Communities, has had more time to plan a big party for its April 21 grand opening.

“We want to have a huge community event,” Onstad said. “We hope to get 3,000 to 4,000 people there. We will have things for kids to do, and perhaps a scavenger hunt.”

Bob Simons, president of LWR Development, a subsidiary of Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, said in March he expected a four-park system along White Eagle Boulevard to be finished by the end of 2017. Once finished, the system would have 25 miles of trails and other park amenities.

Gardner Park, however, will be the first of those parks to open.

The plan has seen some changes as now it consists of a threepark system. A 15-acre park that was planned east of B.D. Gullett Elementary has been scrapped.

That park was to be turned over to Manatee County to maintain, but the county rejected the offer.

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Even so, the three remaining parks will be connected by a trail system.

Patton Park, the farthest south on White Eagle Boulevard and across from Our Lady of the Angels Catholic church, will act as a trailhead. The 88.6-acre park encompasses Kent Lake, the largest of four lakes that make up much of the park’s acreage. A playground and a pavilion will be available at the site as will a boat launch for canoes and kayaks.

Onstad said a grand opening will be planned for Patton Park, about four to six weeks after Gardner Park opens. She said a fun run or “Furry Scurry,” where runners can bring a dog, could highlight the opening.

A paved trail from Patton Park will head north along the east side of White Eagle Boulevard until it goes through a tunnel under the road to the west side, where people can stop at Roger Hill Park, which is just south of Malachite Drive. The 11.8-acre site will have a pavilion and will act as a resting area or for those wanting a quiet, scenic view.

Onstad said Roger Hill Park will open “late in the third quarter” this year.

The trail then heads north to Gardner Park, which is a 40.8acre park that is about a half-mile wide and runs most of the way between White Eagle Boulevard and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

The park will have an athletic field that will hold a baseball and softball field and opportunities for other sports. A nine-hole Frisbee Disc course already is in place, and two pavilions and a playground have been built. Also in place are three dog parks, one

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which is a dog water park.

Onstad said the plan is to do everything possible to keep alligators out of the dog water park.

While much of the construction is complete, Onstad emphasized the park is not open. Fields have been seeded and need to mature.

When all three parks open, Onstad said the trail system “will be a great opportunity to create more community.”

Later this year, Onstad said Schroeder-Manatee Ranch will update a trails map to show how trails connect through all of Lakewood Ranch.

“We want to update our map so people will know where the trails connect to a sidewalk,” she said.

“A lot of this is going to evolve over time. All of this is going to be one network, and that is really important to us. Having a trail system is at the top of our mind.”

The price tag for the White Eagle parks is $3 million. The properties being used are owned by the Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District.

“All of this is going to be one network, and that is really important to us. Having a trail system is at the top of our mind.”

— Monaca Onstad, director of community relations for Lakewood Ranch Communities

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Marquez said the event is all about creating a fun, social atmosphere. There will a themed photo booth, as well as a doughnut and hot chocolate bar, at which guests can grab a doughnut and add a splash of Kahlua or other alcohol of choice to their chocolaty drink.

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Entry to the tournament itself is closed, but social tickets still are available. They cost $50 and include food and drinks, just without the tennis.

Jones and Beebe, residents of Lakewood Ranch, also will have a pop-up store on site at which guests can purchase clothing items from their boutique. They opened their second INfluence location at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch about a year ago, after eight years on St. Armands Circle in Sarasota.

The pair like to stay involved in charities and long have admired the Humane Society of Sarasota County.

“The Humane Society is so grateful for anything,” Jones said.

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Renovated and reopened as a wellness-focused hotel, the Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch is now doing business as an Even brand hotel, the first in the state.

The hotel celebrated its grand reopening Jan. 10 with a dedication with the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.

“This is exciting for us,” said Rob Ferguson, corporate director of sales for the hotel. “This is a brand that Intercontinental Hotel Group is launching. We’re the first ones in the Southeast.

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“It’s all about wellness,” he said.

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“This is a new chain and this is a lifestyle brand,” General Manager Dale Sconyers added. “What does wellness mean to each of us?”

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Instead, you’ll see inspirational or health-minded sayings in hallways and guest rooms. In the bathroom of one corporate suite, for example, is the saying, “Refresh. Rejuvenate. Recharge.” n Finishing touches are still being added to the building, but when it’s complete, every room in the hotel will be Even-numbered.

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training equipment, 18 television channels of exercise videos and Even a 50-page do-it-yourself workout binder in each room.

Fitness is just one component.

The brand’s mantra is to meet the wellness expectations of each patron, whether that means a yoga workout or eating a kale salad with a specialty mixed drink.

The Cork and Kale dining area offers sit-down breakfast, lunch and dinner, which features menu items such as green apple French toast, a kale salad with medjool dates and hazelnuts, shrimp tacos, seared salmon or a flourless chocolate cake.

There’s also a “grab-andgo” section, where patrons can get daily made items or freshsqueezed orange juice when the kitchen is closed.

Ferguson said IHG made the $6 million investment to renovate the already successful Holiday

Inn Lakewood Ranch primarily to attract more corporate business.

The 128-room Holiday Inn, which opened in 2001, was Lakewood Ranch’s first hotel.

Room nights at Even Hotel start around $150.

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TRIBUTES Larry Strasser 1938-2018

Naomi ‘DeLores’ Sommers

Larry Strasser, of Bradenton, passed away on Jan. 17 with his devoted wife, Nancy, at his side. As Larry fought a long and courageous battle against cancer, the support and love of an uncountable number of friends (some close like brothers) was always present.

“God given Dad” Ed Danielson, Larry’s Stepson

SERVICE: 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018 First Brethren Church of Sarasota 150 N. Shade Ave. Sarasota, FL 34237 DONATIONS: In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the Salvation Army.

Naomi “DeLores” Sommers of Bradenton, formerly of Sherburne, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Jan. 12.

She worked for Delco Products Division of General Motors for 43 years. When she retired she was Manager of General Accounting for the division.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Helen Hemphill; and sister, Anita Carruba. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Harry Sommers, of Bradenton; daughters Maria (William) Webb of Dayton, Ohio and Marta (Tom) Goertemiller of Indianapolis, Indiana; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

DONATIONS: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633 or www.alz.org.

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tionate nickname) given by friends and patrons because of his size and burly (on the outside) personality countered by his kind and gentle ways.

It was because of that fondness his patrons voted for him to change the name of his bar and grill to “The Bear’s Den.” To honor the uplifting life of Larry, friends are invited to attend a memorial service to be held at First Brethren Church of Sarasota on Fruitville Road at 2p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25. There will be a fellowship after the service.

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Ed Danielson of Athens, Ga., (Larry’s stepson) refers to Larry as his “God given Dad,” the dad he never had. Born June 8, 1938, in Canton, Ohio, Larry and his family moved to Bradenton in 1948. He graduated from Manatee High in 1957, and played football all four years.

In 2017, the Alumni Association named Larry and his fellow football team members to the Roll of Honor for being Western Conference Champions two years and having an undefeated year in 1956 (Larry’s senior year). After attending college with a football scholarship, Larry for many years worked around the U.S. as a draftsman. But when his father, brother and then mother died (all within two years) Bradenton became his permanent home, where he took over operations of his family bar and grill.

Later he expanded the business adding two more restaurant-type businesses. As a founding member of Misty Creek Golf Club, Larry was an avid golfer. But his love for golf never interfered with his dedication to other organizations and fellowships within the community. Some of you may have known Larry as “the bear” (an affec-

At the Observer, we’re always looking for ways to serve our readers and community better.

That is why we are pleased to introduce our new Tributes section — a warmer and more personalized approach than found elsewhere to honoring your loved ones and their life stories.

This marks the first time the Observer is offering paid obituaries. But we believe there is a need and a desire for something different, and Tributes will give families more options.

Our new format allows for color photos; the ability to publish multiple photos and varying lengths for your loved ones’ life stories. The options also include the opportunity to publish special quotes or insignias signifying service to the military or an organization.

Each Tribute in the print editions will be designed to make them easy to cut out and preserve.

All of our Tributes will also be housed on our website, at YourObserver.com, so they can easily be searched and shared.

Our hope is that Tributes allows families to better reflect their loved ones’ lives and honor them properly in their community. We hope you agree.

If you would like to see our Tributes brochure, featuring all of the available options, go to: YourObserver.com/Tributes.

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— Lakewood Ranch High’s Chase Sharp SEE PAGE 19A

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“Give everything 100%, even if you don’t see the purpose in it. The outcome might be different than you think it will be.”

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The Out-of-Door Academy boys basketball senior Chase Maasdorp scored his 1,000th career point Jan. 19 in the Thunder’s 57-55 loss to visiting Port Charlotte Christian.

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Lakewood Ranch High sophomore softball pitcher Payton Kinney verbally committed to the University of Connecticut on Jan. 16.

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Palm Aire’s Larry Blackburn aced the 160-yard, 17th hole of the club’s Lakes Course on Jan. 19, using a 6-iron.

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Carol Lucas returns a shot during a pickleball practice match in Lakewood Ranch.

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The Out-of-Door Academy girls soccer junior Madisyn Opstal scored twice Jan. 19 in the Thunder’s 4-1 win over visiting Cardinal Mooney High.

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Bob Haskin and Carol Lucas are the president and vice president of the Lakewood Ranch Pickleball Club, which they started in September. The club has 126 members.

WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL? PICKLEBALL n Created in Seattle in 1965 by Joel Pritchard n Combines elements of tennis, pingpong and badminton n More than 15,000 indoor and outdoor pickleball courts and 2.5 million players in the U.S. n It is suggested Pritchard had a dog named Pickles who used to steal the ball during play n For a full list of rules, visit usapa.org n Local contact is Bob Haskin at rahaskin27@ gmail.com

hen Bob Haskin moved to Lakewood Ranch in September from St. George, Utah, the first thing he did was search for pickleball courts.

Haskin is a member of the USA Pickleball Association and has competed in events like the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships.

He was flummoxed to find out there was no club in his immediate area. It was prevalent in St. George, which has hosted USAPA regional tournaments among other big events. The situation simply would not do.

After a few meetings with Keith Pandeloglou, the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities director, and connecting with Carol Lucas, a longtime Lakewood Ranch resident and social pickleball player, Haskin decided to spearhead the creation of the Lakewood Ranch Pickleball Club.

It was something Lakewood Ranch residents wanted to create anyway, he said. They just had not gotten around to it yet.

Haskin, the club’s president, was sure interest was plentiful.

He was right. As of Jan. 18, the club has 126 members. Haskin said 40 people signed up the first night, when he made an appearance at Lakewood Ranch’s Club

Day celebration. He’s got theories on why the explosion in popularity occurred.

“It’s an evolution of tennis,” Haskin said. “It’s a safer sport physically, and it’s a social game.

You can play with anybody.”

The club is free. All interested parties have to do is contact Haskin (rahaskin27@gmail.com) and tell him you’re ready to play.

Only one thing has soured the pickleball club’s enthusiasm: There’s nowhere to play.

Nowhere public, anyway. There are communities with courts, like the Country Club, but unless you’re a member of that community, those are not much use, and there are only two to four courts per community. For a club with so many members, a public space with dedicated pickleball courts is a necessity. Lakewood Ranch tried to paint pickleball lines on the basketball courts behind the athletic center, Lucas said, but the lines stretched off the court and forced players to play on two different surfaces at once (concrete and grass). That isn’t safe for players, she said.

Dual tennis and pickleball courts, like the ones next to Lakewood Ranch High, seem viable at first, but rules mandate all lines on tennis courts must be the same color, making things confusing for both sports if pickleball lines are painted. Nets are also two inches lower on pickleball courts than tennis courts.

Haskin and Lucas, the club’s vice president, will be in attendance Feb. 20 at the Manatee Board of County Commissioners work session to make their issue SEE PAGE 19A

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Coach’s world rattled by new addition

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ately, the life of Braden River High boys basketball coach Jason Mickan has been a whirlwind.

He and his wife, Dawn Mickan, were married in September.

They are in the process of moving from Bradenton to Lakewood Ranch, to a house they built themselves, and when they do, they’ll be joined by a third party.

A 6-week-old party named Jack Mickan.

Jack is Jason Mickan’s first child, though Dawn has four other children, and over the course of the couple’s five-year relationship Jason has come to know his stepchildren well.

What’s drastically different this time is age. The youngest of his stepchildren is 12. Jack was born at 9:41 a.m. Dec. 11. Appropriate, Jason said, given the area code in which he was born.

“It was amazing,” Jason, 32, said, of Jack’s birth. He lost the words to describe it further.

None were needed, anyway.

Jason loves giving Jack baths, he said, and the feeling he gets when Jack stops crying once he rests in his arms. He’s also fond of the way Jack falls asleep on his shoulder while he is watching film.

Yes, despite having the responsibilities of a new father, Jason is still coaching the Pirates.

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He’s stopped coming to events recently, though, with the outbreak of the flu in surrounding areas.

Will Jack join their company as Braden River basketballers someday? Maybe, said Jason, whose team is 9-8 this year. He’s going to let Jack try as many sports as he can to discover what he likes and where he excels.

Soccer, Jason said, is an important sport for young kids because the footwork learned can be translated to every other sport.

With all the changes in Jason’s life, no one would blame him for stepping away from Braden River basketball, but he has no plans to do that, he said. He’s going to coach until he doesn’t enjoy coaching anymore.

Who knows? In 15 years, maybe he will be bringing Jack to his practices, as a player.

Ryan Kohn

Above: Jason Mickan is balancing the life of a basketball coach and a firsttime father.

Right: Jason and Jack Mickan. Jack was born 9:41 a.m. Dec. 11.

60-50 loss against Palmetto High, and that was the day after Jack’s birth. The balance of Jason’s two worlds has been difficult, he said, but he’s getting it done. Usually what happens is Jason preps for basketball late at night, gets a pinch of sleep, then wakes up early to “take the morning shift” and let Dawn get some shuteye.

It amounts to approximately four hours of sleep a night, Jason said, and those hours come

intermittently.

“You watch film and plan on his schedule,” Jason said with a laugh. “When you’re tired, I’ve figured out that if you keep your feet moving, the rest of your body follows.”

Being a father has given Jason a newfound perspective on sports, too. He understands the parent side of things more, like how difficult it can be to get a kid to practice on time and the importance of spending time

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with family over the holidays instead of traveling for tournaments.

Coaches have to be aware of more than just Xs and Os, he said.

In his short time on Earth, Jack has already attended a few of Jason’s games with Dawn, who sometimes helps at the concession stand. He’s even attended a team dinner, and Jason said the boys are great with him, thinking of him as “a little brother.”

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Chase Sharp is a 195-pound senior wrestler at Lakewood Ranch High. He holds a 22-1 record and won the Jerry Mita tournament Jan. 20 at Pinellas Park High, going 4-0.

When did you start wrestling?

I was on the freshman football team and coach Pat (Ancil) said I should try wrestling. I wanted to lose weight (Sharp was about 215 pounds then) and thought it would help my tackling, so I tried it and loved it.

What is the appeal of it now?

I like the toughness of it. There’s nobody faking injuries or anything. You just come out and dominate.

What is your best skill?

My instincts. I am able to tell when an opponent is about to shoot, before they do it.

What is your favorite memory?

Placing sixth at the state tournament last year. It was the first time I went to states, and I plan on going back and finishing higher this year.

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goes six minutes or more. I run 3 miles a day after practice to keep in shape.

Will you pursue wrestling in college?

Maybe. If I win states, I’m going to think about it. I don’t know if I want to watch my weight as much in college.

What is the best advice you have received?

Give everything 100%, even if you don’t see the purpose in it. The outcome might be different than you think it will be.

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Bob Haskin and Carol Lucas, the president and vice president of the Lakewood Ranch Pickleball Club, say they need more courts.

Haskin and Lucas have grand plans for the club. The main goal is for people from different neighborhoods (and generations) to meet each other and make friends, they said, and to get listed as a “place to play” on the USAPA website, so people on vacation in the area know the sport is available. That’s what Haskin checked when he came to Lakewood Ranch, he said. Down the road, the goal is to host at least a USAPA regional tournament, like Haskin watched in St. George.

None of that can happen without public courts dedicated to pickleball.

“Lakewood Ranch’s motto is ‘Live. Work. Play.’” Lucas said.

“It would be nice to be able to play where we live.”

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known. Haskin and Lucas said the board knows pickleball courts are a problem, but it doesn’t understand the scale. Instead of, hypothetically, the board approving four public courts to be open in 2020, Haskin and Lucas would like anywhere from 12 to 24 courts, and would like them soon.

With the county’s acquisition of Premier Sports Campus, Lucas said, an opportunity exists to accomplish such a feat.

For now, the club is making due.

Haskin, who works with Country Club East as its “social pickleball director,” has come to an agreement with the neighborhood to allow club tournaments on its courts if the tournaments feature paid entry. Haskin is planning to hold a mixed Valentine’s Day couples tournament Feb. 10, final details pending, and a normal mixed tournament later in the month. He’s also offering clinics for players looking to learn.

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St. Andrew Society honors poet with celebration at Palm Aire.

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Venice’s David Coutts finishes dessert before the toasts and dance exhibitions begin.

Palm Aire residents and event chairmen Mary Lou and Carl Morris love bringing the Burns Supper tradition to life.

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Founders Club resident Jeanne Vargo toasts to the lads, including her husband, Lee McMillen.

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alm Aire’s Rick MacLeod may have been at his place of employment on a Saturday night, but he didn’t mind.

Instead of tending bar Jan. 20 at the Palm Aire Country Club, where he’s worked for a decade, MacLeod was dressed in a kilt and dancing across the floor with his wife, Doris. The couple and others in their Thursday night dance group, the Sarasota Scottish Country Dance Group, led a demonstration of Scottish dances during the Burns Supper.

The event, organized by the St. Andrew Society of Sarasota and Burns Club of St. Andrew, celebrated the 259th anniversary of the birth of Scottish poet and lyricist Robert Burns.

“This is really cool to be at my own club,” Rick MacLeod said.

Palm Aire resident and St. Andrew Society President Carl Morris and his wife, Mary Lou Morris, co-chaired the event, which celebrated all things Burns. The night’s festivities began with socializing and a cocktail hour and continued with the presentation of the haggis, toasts to the laddies and lasses and Scottish dancing.

Palm Aire’s Rick MacLeod leads the dance demonstrations with the rest of the Sarasota Scottish Country Dance Group.

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Worth noting Michelle Beettam, a student in the Manatee Technical College dental assisting technology and management program, was honored with the Manatee Dental Society Award of Excellence for outstanding academic performance and professionalism. Beettam, 21, is scheduled to graduate Jan. 25, a year after she started the program. The Braden River High graduate is working as a certified dental assistant at Hoffman Dental in Sarasota. She passed her National Board exams Dec. 14. She will be one of the speakers at the Jan. 25 MTC graduation. ... Goodwill Manasota has added Eric Davis, Bryan Jacobs and Chris Landis to its Veterans Services Program to work in the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program. Current employee Mike Marzella was hired to head the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program, and current employee Janet McBride was added to the Veterans Services Program.

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Mighty tidy

Left: Professional organizer Elizabeth Player, a certified KonMari Method consultant and owner of Engergetic Organizing, shows Pattie Meades how to store folded items in her drawers.

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Palm Aire’s Pattie Meades learns to fold her clothing using the KonMari Method with the help of professional organizer Elizabeth Player of Tampa. The method is famous for its folding technique, which makes items “stand.”

Palm Aire woman says getting rid of clutter can increase personal well-being.

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othing appeared untidy about Pattie Meades’ Palm Aire home.

But Meades felt out of sorts, embarrassed by the clutter she knew was hidden.

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you open the cabinets,” she said.

She wanted to be free of items she didn’t need, so Meades recruited home-organizing expert Elizabeth Player of Tampa. Player is a certified KonMari consultant, a professional home organizer. The KonMari Method has been developed by Marie Kondo, author of “The Life-

Changing Magic of Tidying Up: the Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing.”

The KonMari Method focuses on keeping only things that you love and by going through belongings item by item in a categorized approach — first clothing, then books, then papers, miscellaneous and, finally, sentimental items.

Player said it’s important to go in that order because its helps you refine your process for evaluating what to keep. Clothing is the easiest category and sentimental items are the most difficult to let go.

“You focus on what you are going to keep versus what you are losing,” Player said. “Every item you keep must bring you joy. The end result is that you

are surrounded only by things that bring you joy.”

Meades spent about 10 hours on the clothing, shoes and accessories in her bedroom in two sessions.

“Look at all these shirts,” she said, waving toward the pile now stacked on her bed. “I forgot I had these. They fit me, but do I love them?”

A year ago, Meades repainted and decorated her bedroom, but the effects proved minimal compared to the good feelings she expected. Although Meades is still early in her whole-house tidying process using the KonMari Method, she said the effects already have been substantial. She’s lost weight, is sleeping better and feels less stress.

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I’m so busy,” Meades said. “I feel like I can do it now. I’m on the right path.”

Ultimately, having only things she loves and having a place for every item in her home will lead to her overall goal of having more free time.

The retired Meades maintains her own pool and yard. She is a bee keeper, works out four times a week and is active in the Palm Aire Women’s Club. She wants more time to pursue her hobbies and interests and to spend less time worrying about her home.

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ROTARY CLUB MEETING Begins at 11:45 a.m. at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, 7650 Legacy Blvd. The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch will host Matt Bruback, president of Sensory Belt & Thera Belt, as the guest speaker. Bruback played with the Chicago Cubs and turned an injury into a thriving business. Lunch is $20. For information, call 741-705-0251.

AUTHOR VISITS Begins at 7 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. The American Asian Women’s Association will welcome best-selling author Patricia Gussin at its monthly meeting. Seating is limited and light refreshments will be served. For information, call Vicky Hubert at 730-4043.

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READ TO THE DOGS Runs from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Braden River Library, 4915 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton.

Children of all ages can practice their reading skills with a new canine friend. For information, call 727-6079.

PARTY UNDER THE STARS Runs from 6-10 p.m. at the Polo Grill and Bar, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch.

The Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation will host the event featuring music, dancing, dining and a silent auction. Proceeds and donations benefit the Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation, which provides nonmedical, financial

assistance to adults undergoing cancer treatment in Florida.

Tickets are $150 per person.

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TENNIS FUNDRAISER Begins at 5 p.m. at The Tennis Center at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, 8488 Legacy Blvd. This doubles round-robin tennis tournament benefits the Humane Society of Sarasota County. Beer and wine will be served throughout the event.

The tournament will be set to music from DJ Mo’. After the tournament, stick around for dancing and food. Cost is $75 per person for those competing and $50 per person for spectators. For information, email Chris Marquez at collegetourn@gmail.com or Liz Jones at liz@influencestyle.com.

OASIS CONCERT Begins at 6 p.m. at Palm Aire Country Club, 5601 Country Club Way, Sarasota. Opera for Animals: Singing is Saving will hold its annual benefit featuring four-legged guests, a silent auction, raffles, dinner and an opera concert. Singers include 14-year-old soprano Isabella Bank and Hungarian soprano Melinda Balla, among others.

Tickets cost $75. For information, call 351-1007.

ELKS OPEN HOUSE Begins at 11 a.m. with live music from 2:30-7:30 p.m. at 4602 Lena Road, Bradenton. The Lakewood Ranch Elks Lodge No. 2855 is hosting an open house that includes hot dogs, hamburgers and soups along with live music from the Big Daddy Band. Admission is free.

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SUNDAY, JAN. 28

CAR MEET Runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 12205 Rangeland Parkway, Lakewood Ranch. The 49th Annual Devereaux-Kaiser Collector Car Meet will feature hundreds of vintage cars.

This event is organized by the Sunshine Region Antique Automobile Club of America. A $5 parking charge will benefit Greater Sertoma of Sarasota, which helps children who are hearing and language impaired. Admission is free.

For information, visit sunshineregionaaca.org.

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The application fee to join the club is $1 all of January. For information, call 727-2855.

TUESDAY, JAN. 30

IRRIGATION WORKSHOP Begins at 6 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. University of South Florida Extension Office representatives will discuss best-practices for lawn irrigation and answer questions related to irrigation controllers.

Lakewood Ranch communities started a new irrigation schedule Jan. 1. For information, call 907-0202.

THURSDAY, FEB. 1

ROTARY CLUB Begins at 11:45 a.m. at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, 7650 Legacy Blvd., Lakewood Ranch. The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch

will hear from Nicci Kobritz, president of Center for Brain Health, during its weekly meeting. The center is a neurology practice specializing in improving cognitive function. Lunch costs $20. For information, call 741-705-0251.

THURSDAY, FEB. 8

GRANDPARENT SUPPORT Begins at 1 p.m. at Living Lord Lutheran Church, 11107 Palmbrush Trail, Lakewood Ranch.

This is the monthly meeting of Alienated Grandparents Anonymous. For information, visit aga-bradenton-sarasota.org or contact aga2_lwr@yahoo.com.

TUESDAY, FEB. 13

GALENTINES Runs from 5-7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Lane, Sarasota. The Lakewood Ranch-based Sisterhood for

Good Giving Circle will hold this gathering of Women’s Giving Circles. There is no cost to attend. Each circle will speak about its group’s plans for 2018. For information, contact 730-7900

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Girl Scout goes for the gold Cardinal Mooney ninth-grader Faith Holliday built an agility course for dogs at Donte’s Den. “When Faith decides that she is going to do something, she sets that goal and she meets that goal, and then she sets the bar higher for herself.”

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lot of women have memories of spending time in the Girl Scouts as a kid, earning badges and selling cookies. But far fewer stick with it long enough to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award.

Faith Holliday did.

A 14-year-old ninth-grader at Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School, Holliday researched, planned and built an agility course for Donte’s Den, a home for dogs whose owners can’t care for them, located in Myakka City.

“An agility course is important for Donte’s Den because they didn’t really have anything to focus on the dogs’ agility, and for the older dogs there, they really need to,” Holliday said.

She completed the project to receive the Gold Award — the highest award a Girl Scout can achieve that challenges young women to change something in their community. It requires 80 hours of work to complete a seven-step process: identify an issue, investigate it thoroughly, get a team together, create a plan, present it and gather feedback, take action and educate others.

Holliday worked with Donte’s Den founder Marsha Panuce to

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identify the best type of course for the dogs, and then got to work.

She contacted stores in the area and got materials donated from Home Depot, and she got her troop members on board to help her build it.

The agility course includes a teeter totter to cross, hurdles to jump over and poles to weave through.

Holliday said she was a little nervous she wouldn’t be able to complete the project in the 80-hour time frame.

“I actually hadn’t worked on anything like this before — I wanted to do something that was completely new and I could use the skills later in life,” she said.

“But it turns out once I actually got all the people together, it went a lot faster than I expected, and the whole process was a lot more fun than I expected it to be.”

And the dogs are enjoying it, according to Panuce.

“They really do like the course,” she said. “[Some of the dogs] just kind of look at it … [but] in this cooler weather, they’re loving it.”

Now that Holliday has completed the steps to get the Girl Scouts’ top honor, she is back to working on earning other badges, and is eligible to be named one of 10 National Young Women of Distinction.

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Marsha Panuce, Faith Holliday and Zeus on the course.

To Panuce, Holliday is distinct among her peers.

“When Faith decides that she is going to do something, she sets that goal and she meets that goal,

and then she sets the bar higher for herself,” she said. “I so admire a young woman like Faith because she’s gonna go places. There’s no two ways about it.”

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L A K E WO O D R A N C H 16206 Clearlake Avenue Deborah Angelo O'Mara 941-730-0777 A4189792 $1,399,950

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 12531 Highfield Circle Tina Ciaccio 941-685-8420 A4175144 $1,345,000

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 7041 Portmarnock Place Laura Navratil 941-806-7436 A4203286 $1,260,000

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 14207 Woodhall Place Cheryl Roberts 941-266-1450 A4206450 $900,000

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 13659 Legends Walk Terrace Laura Navratil 941-806-7436 A4203283 $849,000

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 7415 Mizner Reserve Court Ryan Skrzypkowski 941-387-6630 A4193165 $800,000

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 7513 Windy Hill Cove Diane Fogo Harter 941-445-2431 A4196465 $789,000

BR ADENTON 62 Tidy Island Boulevard 62 Kathy Valente 941-685-6767 A4201058 $749,000

PA R R I S H 11455 Savannah Lakes Drive Paul Oakes 941-312-1455 A4202158 $619,000

BR ADENTON 12514 Harbour Landings Drive Patty Brooks 941-545-1194 A4185818 $579,000

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 12705 Stone Ridge Place Rudy Dudon 941-234-3991 A4201014 $545,000

U N I V E R S I T Y PA R K 6633 Saint James Crossing Nancy Phillips & Beth Ann Boyer 941-400-6078 A4206303 $519,000

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 14128 Nighthawk Terrace Beth Pheney 941-345-5636 A4192424 $499,900

BR ADEN RIVER 4613 Arbor Gate Drive Debbie Vogler 941-705-3328 A4192108 $499,500

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 4711 Balboa Park Loop Jonnie Dwyer 941-812-6283 A4206788 $490,000

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 13811 Nighthawk Terrace Mugsie Quinlan 941-350-2833 A4204337 $449,000

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 4626 Claremont Park Drive Bryan Dwyer 941-809-9106 A4203899 $359,900

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 8366 Miramar Way 22 Alex Ley 941-504-6377 A4202543 $349,000

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 12233 Whisper Lake Drive Deborah Angelo O'Mara 941-730-0777 A4182739 $337,500

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 7026 Four Seasons Circle Shirley Taradash 941-730-1898 A4206664 $319,000

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PA L M E T T O 7153 50th Avenue Circle E Erica Thomas 941-799-9365 A4206722 $259,000

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SD ESP LLC sold the home at 4906 Benito Court to KG-eignarhald for $966,300. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,265 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $310,000 in 2016.

PRESERVE AT PANTHER RIDGE

Christine and Paul Crank, of Bradenton, sold their home at 8103 Snowy Egret Place to Paul and Katherine Sparaco, of Bradenton, for $560,000. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,467 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $278,400 in 2013.

EDGEWATER VILLAGE

David and Kimberly Hogue, of Bradenton, sold their home at 6504 Windjammer Place to Paul and Aviva Lederman, of Bradenton, for $477,000. Built in 1999, it has four bedrooms, threeand-a-half baths, a pool and 2,857 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $531,000 in 2005.

COUNTRY CLUB EAST

Hector Tejeda and Evelyn Tejeda, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 14725 Castle Park Terrace to Thomas and Sharon Santurri for $440,000. Built in 2014, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 2,271 square feet of living area.

TREYMORE AT THE VILLAGES OF PALM AIRE

Charles and Janet Rustin, of

Aurora, Colo., sold their home at 4855 Carrington Circle to Martin Helstein, trustee, of Sarasota, for $420,000. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,429 square feet of living area.

GREYHAWK LANDING

Kenneth and Cynthia Felzer, of Parrish, sold their home at 1106 Brambling Court to Dianne and Stevens Myers, of Bradenton, for $410,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,105 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $355,000 in 2016.

Angela and Matthew Moore, of Bradenton, sold their home at 219 Dahlia Court to John and Rebecca Brown, of Sarasota, for $310,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,230 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $208,400 in 2009.

STONEYBROOK AT HERITAGE HARBOUR

Carrie and Brett Dipasquale, of Bradenton, sold their home at 7530 Camden Harbour Drive to Michael Lisi and Gayle MooreLisi, of N. Royalton, Ohio, for $403,000. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,632 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $395,100 in 2003.

and 3,419 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $240,000 in 2012.

Susanne Koval and Daniel Vera, of Parrish, sold their home at 6834 44th Terrace E., to Ronald Bray, of Bradenton, for $335,000.

Built in 2008, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,052 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $293,000 in 2016.

TAILFEATHER WAY AT TARA

Thurston and Shirley Monson and Danielle Monson, of Bradenton, sold their home at 6727 Tailfeather Way to Scott and Lori Martin, of Marcellus, N.Y., for $346,000. Built in 2004, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,351 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $340,000 in 2014.

OLD GROVE AT GREENFIELD PLANTATION

Ann Giannosa-Zahn and Scott Zahn, of Bradenton, sold their home at 10030 Reagan Dairy Trail to Peter Sahler, of Bradenton, for $345,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,259 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $315,000 in 2015.

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

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ROSEDALE GOLF AND TENNIS CLUB

4141 Inc. sold the home at 8656 54th Ave. Circle E., to Thomas Pasatieri, of Bradenton, for $330,000. Built in 2016, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,697 square feet of living area.

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Lindsey Moreau, trustee, and Donald Moreau, of Sarasota, sold the Unit 7716 condominium at 7716 Palm Aire Lane to Sumner Baum, trustee, of Sarasota, for $330,000. Built in 1987, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,872 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $73,500 in 2012.

WOODBROOK

Paul Barlow and Ilona Rauhala sold their home at 4574 Cedar Brush Terrace to Christopher and Delores Jackson, of Seaville, N.J., for $324,000. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two-anda-half baths and 2,002 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $310,000 in 2016.

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Glen and Sara Sunderhaus, trustees, of St. Augustine, sold the home at 5519 41st Ave. E., to Theodore and Susan Lang, of Bradenton, for $400,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,851 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $202,500 in 2012.

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Kari and Christopher McDermott, of Bradenton, sold their home at 4429 67th St. E., to Alexis and Alexander Lochead, of Bradenton, for $380,000.

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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 Jan. 8-12 in order of dollar amounts.

4701 Benito Court

Pool

John Drobny

10620 Glencorse Terrace

Alterations

James Benko

$75,000

7010 190th St. E.

Reroof

Christopher Stidd

$70,000

4735 Cabreo Court

Pool

Louis Terracio

$66,228

14751 First Ave. E.

Remodel

Danielle Davidson

$52,000

405 137th St. N.E.

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Raymond Crane Jr.

$50,000

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6505 Drewrys Bluff

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6507 Willowshire Way

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6340 Watercrest Way

Door/windows Kathleen Grant

$39,846

13510 Fourth Ave. N.E.

Remodel

Manuel Pineiro Jr.

$38,450

16268 Daysailor Trail

Pool

Theresa Martinez

$37,759

6820 Corral Circle

Reroof

David Sims

$34,600

6950 Stetson St. Circle

Reroof

Kenneth Desautels

$31,000

8706 53rd Terrace E.

Reroof

Judith Lawrence

5239 Esplanade Blvd.

Door/windows Denise Fields

$25,662

7813 Pine Trace Drive

Door/windows Richard Uttich

$25,480

7108 Teal Creek Glen

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Alan Depeters

$25,231

5309 88th St. E.

Reroof

Brigitte Lombardi

Paul Farago Jr.

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 7115 Teal Creek Glen A4181890 $2,199,000

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 12524 Highfield Circle A4206329 $1,495,000

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 12531 Highfield Circle A4175144 $1,345,000

L A K E WO O D R A N C H 12436 Highfield Circle A4207535 $1,325,000

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Anthony and Marie Donofrio, of Buffalo, N.Y., sold their home at 4909 W. Country Club Drive to Paul and Christy Donofrio, of Sarasota, for $300,000. Built in 1976, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,102 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $163,500 in 2010.

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David and Luann Cefola, of Kaunakakai, Hawaii, sold their home at 7342 Fairlinks Court to Richard Briggs and Bridget Briggs, trustees, of Sioux Falls, S.D., for $282,000. Built in 1992, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,820 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $330,000 in 2005.

DEL TIERRA

D.R. Horton Inc. sold the home at 373 Grande Vista Blvd. to Sarah Candlish and Dominic Vaccaro, of Bradenton, for $273,000. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 2,505 square feet of living area.

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Karl Hauck and Marianne Hauck, of Cincinnati, sold their home at 5813 Merion Way to Margaret Carolli, of Sarasota, for $270,000. Built in 1988, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,984 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $160,000 in 2011.

SUMMERFIELD VILLAGE

Roger and Lynne Van Eck, of Ghent, N.Y., sold their home at 11307 Blue Sage Place to Kevin Strawn, of Bradenton, for $264,900. Built in 1996, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,594 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $142,500 in 2012.

RIVERDALE REVISED

Michael and Patricia Trevena, of Palmetto, sold their home at 4507 Fourth Ave. Drive E., to Martin Murray, of Ellenton, for $222,100. Built in 1987, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,522 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $165,000 in 2014.

GRAND OAK AT TARA

Mira Lakhani and Moyez Mohazali Jaffer, of Little Rock, Ark., sold their Unit 7-201 condominium at 6358 Grand Oak Circle to Hershell and Tamara Sloas, of Bradenton, for $216,800. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,659 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $223,000 in 2007.

GOLF POINTE AT PALM AIRE COUNTRY CLUB

Scott Jaeger and Susan CainJaeger, trustees, of Elgin, Ill., sold the Unit 37104 condominium at 5630 Golf Pointe Drive to Charles and Marcia Rigg, of Portage, Ind., for $200,000. Built in 1984, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,560 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $210,000 in 2004.

at 11770 Forest Park Circle to Gerard Farese, of Bradenton, for $231,500. Built in 2010, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,260 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $205,000 in 2014.

CREEKWOOD

Richard and Sandra Anderson, of Bradenton, sold their home at 4902 78th St. E., to Chad Anderson, of Bradenton, for $230,000. Built in 1996, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,483 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $125,100 in 2012.

BACCIANO AT ESPLANADE

Taylor Morrison of Florida Inc. sold the Unit 202 condominium at 13605 Messina Loop to Ryan Craver, of New York City, for $218,900. Built in 2017, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,528 square feet of living area.

Taylor Morrison of Florida Inc. sold the Unit 203 condominium at 13605 Messina Loop to Mitchell Fischbein, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., for $205,000. Built in 2017, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,528 square feet of living area.

THE WATCH AT WATERLEFE

Brock and Kay Renshaw, of Bradenton, sold their Unit 3-A condominium at 9622 Sea Turtle Terrace to Edward and Susan Silk, of Keene, N.H., for $205,000. Built in 2001, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,156 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $172,000 in 2014.

CENTRAL PARK

Jan and Danuta Kosny, of Waltham, Mass., sold their home

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