A peaceful slice of UTC The sound of running water might be coming from a University Town Center Mall fountain instead of a brook, but it’s all quite natural to Lakewood Ranch’s Anna Evers. Evers was participating Aug. 24 in Sunset Yoga on the Green, and she finds the location can double as a peaceful retreat despite the steady stream of shoppers in the background.
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Jana Marra and Matt Malin of Elite IV Hydration said for them, the opening of the company’s first physical location Aug. 27 in Lakewood Ranch was not so much a celebratory gathering as another chance to serve the public. The grand opening saw offerings of gifts and prizes, in addition to the administration of the company’s IV infusions, which include hydration and energizing formulas, by the two business partners. Marra, a Lakewood Ranch resident, said after she founded the business two years ago as a mobile service, public interest grew. She sought out a brick-and-mortar location, as well as a business partner, with Matt Malin, also a resident of the area, joining the company. The business is located at 9130 Town Center Parkway, Suite No. 103.
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As someone who works at home, Evers said the yoga class gives her a chance to escape from the indoors. “It’s relaxing,” she said. “You can hear the water falling in the background, and the music.”
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The University Town Center project is expected to enhance traffic flow and access to University Parkway.
Kelly Cornell, a social media coordinator for Benderson Development, said after the opening of The Green at UTC in October 2021, the company worked to add a range of activities for all ages. She said the company decided to always have yoga on Wednesdays.Ian
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ITN America, is dedicated to senior transport, and it continued to help the two former ITN Suncoast board members after they went out on their own, with things like software for scheduling drivers and appoint ments, and keeping a list of the rid ers.Senior Rides Transport is a mem ber organization, so those who want to purchase rides must be members and in the system. The dispatch ers will know if the rider is using a wheelchair or a walker, or if they can get into a high vehicle, as well as other pertinent information. Deibert said most of their volunteers drive four-door cars, but they are open to using other vehicles if the riders can useSeniorthem.Rides Transport has no paid employees, but Kaser and Deibert would like to see the day when they could buy vehicles that could be used by the nonprofit. They don’t want to go back to the days when ITN Sun coast hired contractors to cover the routes because volunteers couldn’t handleDeibertthem.said if they build slowly, they can build up their volunteer staff and continue to run the orga nization with no paid riders. Volun teers do receive 20 cents reimburse ment per mile (although Deibert said many of them try to give the money back).Riders do pay for rides, $2.15 per mile and a $2 pickup fee each day. Kaser said the rates are typically a bit under what someone would pay for Uber, except riders receive door to door assistance and have their appointments locked into the system ahead of time. Kaser, the treasurer, and Deibert, the chairman, do the dispatching out of their homes now, but eventually would like to have an office base for theThenonprofit.twomen started Senior Rides Transport with a federal grant of $15,000.“AllIkeep hearing is how grateful everyone is,” Kaser said. “One gen tleman said it would cost him $1,000 a month in insurance to drive a car. A woman told me she is afraid to drive the busy “Shuttingroads.down ITN Suncoast just didn’t sit well with me.”
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to set up a successful nonprofit that will survive the long term. “Folks have this need,” Deibert said. “I have seen it during my time driving (as a volunteer). In this area, we have a large senior population, People need to get to dialysis, to the doctor, to grocery shopping. They have had a horrible time finding reli ableTheyservice.”wereboth serving on the ITN Suncoast board of directors because they thought they were supplying that need. But the pandemic made people afraid to leave their homes and the nonprofit struggled. Before the nonprofit dissolved in December, ITN Suncoast held a board meeting. “At the board meeting, everyone was pushing to shut down the opera tion,” Kaser said. He tried to build support to keep the nonprofit alive. Only Deibert was interested. After they made their plea with the other six board mem bers, they finally decided to go their own“Theyway.were buying vehicles out right, and you don’t need to do that,” Kaser said. “You can finance. And they were paying drivers as contrac tors and they didn’t have adequate insurance.”Someof the former board mem bers were worried about liability issues.Kaser explained the volunteer drivers carry their own insurance and for Senior Rides Transport pur poses, that is what is required by the state.The two men opened Senior Rides Transport in March and have accu mulated six volunteer drivers for routes. The umbrella organization,
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QUICK FIX Construction on a project to add a roundabout and an extra eastbound turn lane on Cooper Creek Boulevard to University Parkway has begun.
In the case pedestrian traffic is impacted, alternate routes will be provided. All businesses in the area will remain Expectationsopen. from individuals impacted by the project were mainly positive.Parrish resident Gail Rhode, who works at Jo-Ann Fabrics, said the University Parkway-Cooper Creek intersection has been a “nightmare.” “I just wait, and wait, and wait,” sheRecently,said. she said it took her four cycles of the light before she was able to turn onto University Parkway. She also said frustrated drivers making left hand turns out of Tourist Center Drive go forward whether cars are coming or not. “They just put their blinkers on and expect someone to let them in.” Although people often struggle learning roundabouts, she said “it will all work out.”
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“I was pretty excited for it,” Ren na DiPillo, an assistant manager at Three Dog Bakery and Grooming, said about the project. “Benderson Development is always trying to help improve the shopping center for us to make easier access for people.” She called the intersection “hec tic,” and said many customers have mentioned the traffic left them “a little“I’mbothered.”excitedto see the response, and hope we get better recognition for all the awesome stores we have in here,” DiPillo said. Marion Drummond, manager of Tropical Smoothie in The Shoppes at UTC, said she expects the road project to improve traffic flow in the area, but did not know whether to expect an increase in the amount of customers.Shesaid the business already receives a high volume of custom ers, but when it comes to increasing those levels, her main hope is that something else can be done to pro mote the northern areas of UTC. Butzow said the roundabout is not the last improvement expected in the general area of University Town Cen ter, for a traffic light is set to be added at the intersection of Cooper Creek Boulevard and Honore Avenue, with completion between January and March 2023. He said as the road was the inter section of two thoroughfares, it was “only a matter of time” before a traf fic light would be installed there.
Bill Logan, a public information officer for Manatee County, said frustrated drivers have caused a dangerous situation by taking risks when making left turns in that area. He said fewer accidents are expect ed there after construction on the roundabout is finished. Butzow said the new eastbound turn lane onto University Parkway will occupy an area that previously was a Fanningmedian.said a new traffic light at the intersection will be added to accommodate the additional turn lane.
Chad Butzow, the director of Pub lic Works in Manatee County, said the project was important because the road was a “heavily commercial and an office use area.” “(UTC) is one of the most intense commercial use areas in the entire county,” he said. “Providing that increased access to University and I-75 is extremely important.” He said work on such a project had never begun for lack of a feasible proposal.However, he said an analysis of the area presented by Benderson Devel opment in March 2022 included one step that hadn’t been considered — no longer allowing vehicles to make left hand turns or cross the street coming out of the shopping center from Tourist Center Drive. “Frankly, no proposed solution would have worked until they agreed to close that access,” Butzow said. Butzow said the project is multi faceted but called its “driving force” the addition of an additional east bound turn lane onto University Parkway.Theintersection has posed dif ficulties for many drivers due to traffic backups. Butzow said driv ers heading south on Cooper Creek Boulevard were encountering large backups trying to access Univer sity Parkway. Such backups further complicated the traffic situation at the traffic light where the round about is being installed.
PROJECT TIMELINE n Phase one, which began Monday, Aug. 24 and is expected to last 16 days, is the initial stages of construction on the third left turn lane at southbound Cooper Creek and University Parkway. n Phase two, which will start the first week of September and last about 17 days, includes the initial work on the roundabout. n Phase three, which starts in late September and will last about 21 days, is the completion of the roundabout including the removal of a traffic light pole and the implementation of curb lanes, asphalt, sidewalks and other features. n Phase four, which will begin at the end of October and end Nov. 4, is the completion of the turn lane, road striping and the addition of a third turn signal to signal pole.
Vehicles will still be able to enter Tourist Center Drive by making a right turn, while southbound on Cooper Creek Boulevard.
Photos by Ian Swaby Renna DiPillo is assistant manager of Three Dog Bakery at UTC. She believes the roundabout will provide better access to the shops.
IAN SWABY STAFF WRITER Construction on a Cooper Creek roundabout at the Shoppes at UTC has begun with the hope of smoothing out the congested traffic flow caused by people flock ing to the retail area. The project, which is targeted for a Nov. 4 completion, began Aug. 22 and will add an additional eastbound turn lane from Cooper Creek Bou levard onto University Parkway, as well as replace the traffic light just north of the Cooper Creek/Uni versity Parkway intersection with a roundabout. The construction also will prevent anyone coming out of the Shoppes at UTC at Tourist Cen ter Drive (which is halfway between the new roundabout and University Parkway) from making left turns or crossing the Marketingroadway.Director Julie Fan ning said Benderson Development is managing and funding the project at an undisclosed cost, and working with Manatee County to promote the project.“We’re experiencing delays, and we have new businesses along Coo per Creek Boulevard,” Fanning said. “This will make travel smoother, and will definitely help with safety.”
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The roundabout will become an important entry point into business es such as T.J. Maxx, Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine, Jo-Ann Fabrics, Rack Room Shoes, Pei Wei Asian Kitchen, and University Animal Clinic on the east side of the street, and LA Fit ness and Courtyard by Marriott on the west Butzowside.said people in the region are becoming less agitated by the introduction of roundabouts as they see how effective they can be. An example, he said, is the public has seen how well the roundabout projects on State Road 64 near Lake wood Ranch have cleared up conges tion.Butzow said the roundabout will provide better spacing for those try ing to enter or exit the roadway. “The traffic light is somewhat of a misnomer as far as providing a gap (to enter or exit the roadway),” he said. “It’s a very small gap if there is one.”That area has been somewhat nightmarish during busy holiday shopping seasons. “Any area, especially this highly commercial an area, we know is pretty intense between Thanksgiv ing and just after January,” Butzow said. “We do expect congestion, but we expect it to flow very effectively.” He said it will take time initially to get used to the changes so he hopes drivers are patient. “It’ll be confusing,” he said. “Use caution. Expect to spend a little extra time, because there’s a limited amount of room to work in.” Butzow is optimistic the project will also benefit businesses in the area.“When something is pleasant to deal with, they do more of it,” But zow said of potentially shoppers and clients. “That’s the intention of the partnership with Benderson Devel opment, to make coming to this loca tion a more pleasant experience.”
According to Steve Zielinski, chief financial officer and chief operating officer of the inter-district author ity, all Lakewood Ranch CDDs raised their residents’ assessments less than 2%, except for District 2, in which assessments rose an average of Zielinski5.6%. said over his nearly 15 years with the district, residents’ annual assessment increases have averaged approximately 2.9%.
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IAN SWABY STAFF WRITER If residents of Lakewood Ranch’s five Community Development Districts have been worried about seeing their new CDD bills, they might be able to let out a sigh of relief. Despite rampant inflation throughout the country, the Lake wood Ranch CDDs mostly will see raises on a par with other years.
CDDS TURN TO RESERVES Board members pointed to substan tial reserves in each district as the reason for low budget increases. “Those reserves come in very handy for us,” CDD4 Chairman Mike GriffinGriffinsaid.said originally that the districts did not maintain these reserves, but with the arrival of Zielinski, the management of the districts changed and became more comprehensive. Officials said resi dents appeared to appreciate the greater predictability these reserves brought to residents’ assessments. “You want to avoid significant increases from year to year, and you want to have a static uphill climb that’s pretty much manageable and not noticeable by the residents,” Zie linskiDistrictsaid.6
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The five Lakewood Ranch CDDs finalized their budgets in August. Responsibilities of CDDs include maintaining roads, managing the irrigation pumping system, manag ing gate guards and transponders, and providing landscaping for roads.
Total appropriations: $2,496,070 Average residential assessment (FY 2023): $1,279 Average residential assessment (FY 2022): $1,259 CDD2 (Country Club South/Edgewater TotalVillage)appropriations: $4,186,930 Total reserves: $325,000 Average residential assessment Average residential assessment (FY 2023): $2,316 Average residential assessment (FY 2022): $2,170 CDD4 (Greenbrook Village)
LAKEWOOD RANCH CDD FEES Annual fees go into effect Oct. 1 CDD1 (Summerfield/Riverwalk Village)
Total appropriations: $2,564,230 Total reserves: $5,910 Average residential assessment (FY 2023): $1,436 Average residential assessment (FY 2022): $1,422 CDD5 (Country Club North) Total appropriations: $3,104,550 Total reserves: $400,000 Average residential assessment Average residential assessment (FY 2023): $3,232 Average residential assessment (FY 2022): $3,201 CDD6 (Country Club West) Total appropriations: $1,177,450 Total reserves: $245,000 Average residential assessment Average residential assessment (FY 2023): $2,572 Average residential assessement (FY 2022): $2,553
ROADS, LABOR COSTS UP Officials cited roads and increasing salaries as major costs being driven up by Zielinskiinflation.said the CDDs spend more than a half-million dollars annually in road maintenance. He called the rise in costs of road proj ectsThe“astronomical.”needtohirestaff was also cit ed by multiple members. Alan Roth, chairman of the board for District 1, said all the CDDs are having a hard time keeping man power where it needs to be. While residents have noted their appreciation for keeping the CDD increases to a minimum, they also deliver pressure to make sure every thing looks the way it did 15 years ago.“All of a sudden, they see this growth and maturity,” Zielinski said. “We’re trying to make it as new as we possibly can and avoid being dated.” Roth said many residents are not thrilled with aging of landscapes. “We’re going to have to solve that somehow, and it’s our job to figure out how to do that with the mini mum financial impact,” Roth said. “There’s very few things that are more important than landscape.”
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Greenbrook and District 4 resident Tim Spranger said, regarding his dis trict’s 1.02% increase in fees, “I don’t think there’s any reason for it to go up with the amount of people who live here. I’m not too happy, but at the same time, I’m not going to lose sleep over it.”
RESIDENTS SPEAK Summerfield and District 1 resident Fernando Marines said the neigh borhood’s services are good in gen eral.“You always want it to be lower, of course,” he said of CDD fees. “I would need to know what it would be used for when it is raised. But the facilities are well maintained.”
THE EXCEPTION The only district that saw greater than 2% increases in residents’ assessments was District 2, which oversees the southern areas of Coun try Club, as well as the Edgewater community, with a reach concen trated mainly south of The Masters Avenue.Zielinski said residents’ assess ments in District 2 rose roughly 5.6%. He also called District 2 a complex and challenging area to cover, stating it is among the older communities in the area, which makes maintaining infrastructure more problematic. He said the other major contribut ing factor was the IDA’s responsibil ity for roads in that district; the IDA manages roads in districts 2, 5, and 6, while the county bears responsibility in districts 1 and 4. Peter Bokach, chairman of the board for District 2, said reasons for the increase included expansion of road reserves and increased funds for storm drains. He said during COV ID-19, the district had backed off of maintenance of storm drains. Bokach said he was glad to see reductions in costs in certain areas in which the district had taken ini tiatives, including the remote guard house system and irrigation. He said initiatives in soil moisture sensor systems, which cut off irrigation when sufficient moisture is detected in the ground, had enhanced control of water usage. “Even with District 2 being a little overburdened compared to other districts this year, it still has come in within the expectations of the ser vice level we’re looking to provide at a reasonable price,” Zielinski said.
Club and District 2 resi dents Moury and Amy Hill said the community could use some updat ing and that she would not be upset if costs were raised to create improve ments.“Roofs need to be cleaned, gutters need to be cleaned, and the club house looks too 1990s,” she said.
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Riverwalk’s Pamela Bender, who lives in CDD 1, said she loves the amenities and believes everything is beautiful. Her husband, Matt Bender, said the couple have not paid attention to what the fees are, as they do not find them notable. “You’re not going to convince me the taxes are high,” he said. “We wouldn’t even know what the fee is, but it wouldn’t be higher than what we were paying in Illinois. It would seem like child’s play compared to that.”Robert Heck, who lives in District 2, said the fees are too high. He also said the manner in which residents were billed did not adequately account for actual spending on water. “Put a meter on everyone’s house,” heCountrysaid.
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IAN SWABY STAFF WRITER After praising Lorraine Road residents for their class and patience during an Aug. 30 meeting, Sarasota County commissioners then voted to for ward a move to allow light indus trial and office uses that residents opposed between University Park way and Fruitville Road. With Commissioner Michael Moran absent, the Sarasota Coun ty Commission voted 3-1 to send the amendment CPA 2022-F to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity for review. If the state approves, the commission will vote in a tentatively scheduled hearing Oct. 25 whether to give the amend ment final approval. A 2-2 vote would have killed the amendment.Commissioner Nancy Detert was the only no “Nothingvote.ismore important than your homestead,” Detert said after a stream of white-shirt clad Lor raine Road area residents from the Polo Club, Waterside and Windward pleaded with the commissioners not to make their stretch of Lorraine Road a Business Park Corridor that would allow landowners with 10 acres or more and access to Lorraine to apply for a rezone to allow light industrial and office uses. “I tend to agree with the folks on Lorraine Road,” Detert said. She said if industrial was in the area first, she would feel differently. She also didn’t see where allowing light industrial would provide that many jobs, a main goal of a Business Park“ThoseCorridor.aren’t even jobs for human beings,” she said. “They are robotic.” The biggest heartbreak for those who opposed the amendment was Commissioner Christian Ziegler’s decision to send the amendment to the state. Ziegler said he was against any zoning change on Lor raine between University Parkway and Fruitville Road even though he favored such development on the amendment’s other targeted area, Lorraine Road from Clark Road to State Road 681. Ziegler said when the amendment comes back from the state, he would ask that the northern stretch of Lor raine Road be taken off the amend ment for the final Commissionervote.Ron Cutsinger said every day Sarasota County has to turn down companies that want to buy land in Sarasota and that the focus should be diversifying the economy.Commissioner Alan Maio was in favor of the rezone, saying he had to take into consideration the entire county.“Wehave 450,000 people here,” he said. “We have to plan for all of that.” After filling the streets along Lor raine Road on Saturday in protest, the southern Lakewood Ranch residents showed up to speak to commission ers at the meeting. One by one, they
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gave public comment at the meet ing with about 20 residents showing they opposed the amendment. “It’s frightening to think about how dramatically our lives will change,” said Karen O’Donnell, a resident of the Polo Club of 20 years who said she remembers a time before Lorraine Road was built, and the development of Lakewood Ranch was far from its present size. “People enjoy that little drive,” she said of that stretch of Lorraine Road. “It’s a moment of solitude and sol ace.”Other residents echoed her con cerns about the future of the area, and many said the business corridor might remove the reason that they had come to that area in the first place.“When we moved into the area, this wasn’t even considered. It was just thrown upon us,” said Water side resident Donna Bailey, who just moved into the area in April. Cara Clarke, a resident of three years at Lakehouse Cove in Water side, said she liked the surrounding areas of Waterside because they were rural in nature. “It’s family oriented. And big trucks and an elementary school — it just can’t be a good com bination.”O’Donnell said many residents had checked the county’s Compre hensive Plan prior to moving into the area, specifically to make sure that the kinds of uses being promoted were not allowed. She said she has encountered many individuals who own homes or are ready to close on homes. “They’re just devastated,” she said. “People are just so upset, and I really hope the county commission takes us off the table today, because I feel so sorry for all those people that have made a million dollar invest ment to live the beautiful lifestyle that has been offered here.” Residents also pointed to traffic as a major O’Donnellconcern.said that in summer, cars are already backed up north of Lorraine Road in the mornings, attempting to get south to work. She said the county should redirect its efforts into long-term planning, other than putting “fuel on the fire” of transportation problems. “There is no need for any devel opment, with light industry, strip malls, 35-foot high buildings along Lorraine Road. Not today, not tomorrow, not ever,” said Polo Club resident Jeremy Whatmough, a resi dent of the Polo Club since 2003. However, the environment was also a major concern of residents. Colleen Blumenthal, who owns an organic farm in the area, said she decided to bring her concerns for ward to the public as the environ mental impacts of the industrial or high-intensity use in the area might damage her ability to provide pro duce.“Ithink the residents here have really bought into a lifestyle,” she said. “This entire road is residential, with supportive uses, and all the commercial is concentrated in the major“Whoarteries.”reallysuffers is the wildlife,” said Whatmough. “They’re gone. And often they’re not even removed; they just are expected to vanish.”
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O’Donnell said the county needs to preserve green areas so there will be “oxygen to breathe.”
“You can’t just real concrete over every bit of grass just because a few developers are going to profit,” she said.Obringer said the area had been transformed into to a “beautiful pre serve with lakes and nature” from a previously industrial area of mining operations.“I’dhate to see it revert back to that,” he Residentssaid.also expressed a wish to protect the use of the road itself. “I believe that Lorraine Road, which is a beautiful road, should be protected as a north south thorough fare that is primarily residential in use,” said Bales, who said many resi dents need to use I-75 “almost” as a local road. “If you add in all of the new homes, all of the schools, the Publix, and then you add on light industrial, it’s just overwhelming that road, and it’s gonna be an extreme hazard for all the residents,” said Porter. Vic Obringer, who helped rally Lakehouse Cove residents, said it was important for residents to stop the amendment at the meeting. He said if the amendment were to go to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, it would almost cer tainly pass.
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AENVIRONMENTSTABLE SMART works to grow its herd so it can provide services to more clients.
Courtesy photo Kani Schram, Arlon’s owner, was a volunteer for SMART before starting her freshman year at the University of Florida, where Arlon was bred as part of the university’s veterinary program.
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SMART instructor Terri Arnold already has created a special bond with Arlon and has learned more about his personality. “He’s very curious,” she said. “He’s willing, calm and very good natured.”Thecalm and good natured parts made him an excellent candidate to make an impact at SMART. Arlon’s arrival coincides with the arrival in September of two Icelan dic horses, which tend to be on the smaller side in terms of horses. That will bring SMART’s total to 19. Of the 19, three are mostly retired, only helping out in capacities where they don’t have to be ridden. The addition of the three horses comes at an important time for the nonprofit, which is grieving the death of three of its retired hors es recently. When horses serve at SMART and they retire, they are allowed to live out their lives at the ranch. They earn celebrity status. Magic (age 27), Jazz (29) and Carly (36) all died in August. Magic, who was blind, was the inspiration for the nonprofit’s Horse Sense Literacy Program. The pro gram is designed to increase chil dren’s desire to read by introduc ing and teaching children to Magic and having them read “Magic: One SMART“TheyHorse.”touched thousands of lives,” Blitz said. “They were the key part of programming.”Beingkindto the retired horses means SMART often retires them when they could still carry on tasks. But that doesn’t happen, and there fore emphasizes the need to keep building the herd. “We don’t want to overwork our horses,” said Ilee Finocchiaro, a cer tified therapeutic riding instructor for SMART. “That’s a big priority of ours. Having the extra horses on property makes it a lot easier on the herd and for us as well.” With the three additional horses, Rebecca Blitz, executive director of SMART, said the nonprofit will be able to take on about 40 more clients as a SMARTresult. currently has a waitlist with 17 people hoping to receive therapeutic therapy and participate in SMART’s programs. Every addi tional horse reduces that waitlist. “This is an opportunity for us to be able to help the community,” Blitz said.Among SMART’s clients are indi viduals with disabilities, veterans, students and breast cancer survi vors.Finocchiaro said it takes a lot of conditioning to get horses ready for the therapeutic riding aspect of what the nonprofit Instructorsprovides.dogroundwork and simulation lessons to get the horses adjusted to the clients mounting the horses in different ways, such as using a lift.
“There’s a good month or so that goes into conditioning with them before we even consider using them for any lessons,” Finocchiaro said. “Without them, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do, so it’s about tak ing it at their pace and never forcing them to do anything they might not be comfortable with.” Working with unbalanced riders can actually affect a horse’s own bal ance and motion so the horses must be prepared for some unfamiliar sit uations. SMART often has someone walking on the sides of the horses and a horse leader walking along with a rider and the horse. “The ultimate goal is keeping everything safe,” Arnold said. “It’s all about safety for the riders, and the horses because they’re our partners.” Now with three instructors who are certified as an Equine Specialist in Mental Health, along with other staff members and its volunteers, SMART can combine those numbers with the additional horses to assist moreAlongclients.with Arnold and Finocchia ro, SMART’s other Equine Specialist in Mental Health is Lisa Morningstar. Because SMART is a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horse manship International center and the nonprofits’ three instructors are Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning certified, the non profit will be able to host training for anyone who wants to become Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning certified.
Although Arlon is 11 years old, a mature age for a quarter horse, he is about to be showered with toys andIt’sgames.notthat the staff at Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy near Myakka City expect its newest addition to be playful. It’s a much different purpose. Quarter horses tend to be skit tish, and horses at SMART need to be calm as they become part of the therapeutic horse-related programs that provide services to children and adults with special needs. Instructors will desensitize new horses using those different toys and games. For example, to help Arlon, who arrived in August, adjust to his new environment, he will be taken into an arena and have some differ ent toys tossed at him. The goal is for him not to react.
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Jay Heater is the managing editor for the East County Observer. Contact him at YourObserver.com.JHeater@ Sarasota County Schools Superintendent Brennan Asplen isn’t sure what kind of school will be built in the Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park.
The Sarasota school district’s research has estimated an additional 4,262 students from the currently scheduled major construction in the area. But how fast they will arrive is debatable. Keep those portables warmed up. Back in Manatee County, Saunders and her board have more practice dealing with Lakewood Ranch and its developer, Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, and therefore might be characterized as being more aggressive than Sarasota County when considering new schools. Not many districts in the country need to base growth estimates on the No. 1 multigenerational-selling, masterplanned community in the nation, but Manatee County has Lakewood Ranch.Manatee’s district took a swipe at providing needed desktops by building Parrish Community, but that one already is scheduled for additions as the land around it turns into another Lakewood Ranch, at least in terms of exploding growth. It only makes sense that those living on the south side of the Manatee River might eventually be sent back to Lakewood Ranch High while Parrish Community draws from the northWithside.property to spare for new schools in the Lakewood Ranch area, including a 102-acre site near Premier Sports Campus, the Manatee district’s toughest decision has been when to pull the trigger. A new K-8 school is on the way on Academic Avenue off Uihlein Road in Lakewood Ranch, but no decisions have made on building a high school. Manatee County’s own research shows growth can top 30,000 homes in the county over the next sixItyears.willbe an interesting next five years as leaders of the two counties try to figure this all out, and we will have a ring-side seat. From there, it would seem aggression is the order of the day, with recent history dictating the action. Do you see Lakewood Ranch, Parrish or Waterside Place slowing in growth? Keep building those schools, and soon.
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The big question is when to forge ahead with new schools in a slowing real estate market.
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Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty has announced three new tenants at Waterside Place — Cileone Jewelers, Platinum Palm Properties, and Williams Parker Law Firm. Cileone Jewelers specializes in estate and antique jewelry as well as bridal and custom. The store also specializes in high-end watches such as Rolex and Patek Philippe. The store has targeted an early 2023Platinumopening.Palm Properties expects to open in January with more than 30 agents. Williams Parker, Sarasota’s largest and oldest law firm, expects to open in spring 2023. Other recent openings at Waterside Place include O&A Coffee Supply, Crop Juice, and Bay Area Aesthetics.
Construction has begun on a 10,000-square-foot retail flex development in Bradenton. A group of local investors behind the $1.5 million development began work Aug. 5 on the 1.4-acre property just off State Road 64 and Interstate 75. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of the year. When complete, the center will include 360-degree access, roll-up doors and yard space, according to Ian Black Real Estate, which handled the sale and will manage leasing. It also will have 1,000 square feet of officeThespace.Sarasota real estate firm said tenants will be able to customize the space to meet their needs, opening it up to a wider pool of potential users.Matt Kezar, a broker with Ian Black, said there is a “high demand for this type of property, particularly with yard space, to serve local tenants such as plumbers and electricians.”“Vacancyrates in the retail flex space are incredibly low and the available inventory is often older space that needs updating.” The investors, 620 Partners, bought the property at 620 67th St. Circle E. for $360,000.
The Realtors Association of Sarasota and Manatee have noted that inventory of homes continues to rise while closed sales at down in theTheregion.association said record high prices and rising mortgage rates have led to inventory rising and sales falling.Single-family sales in Manatee County decreased by 22.2% as compared to July a year ago to 567 sales. Condo sales decreased by 20.9% to 204 closed sales. In the same period, single-family sales dropped 23.1% to 678 sales, while condo sales dropped 24.5% to 289 closed sales. On the last day of July, the two counties had 4,315 active listings, a 143.7% increase from July 2021.
Manatee County EMS employees have received a pay hike after negotiations with the county and union representatives. The raises went into effect Aug. 27.
Emergency medical technicians will receive $46,500 to $67,000 annually, charge paramedics get $57,300 to $80,200 annually and specialty paramedics earn $60,200 to $84,200 annually.
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“We are pleased to provide competitive compensation and benefits for these important firstresponders,” Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes said in a release. “Keeping these well-trained and talented employees here to protect and serve Manatee County is vital.”
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The Asolo Repertory Theatre has put on countless shows over the decades. And if there’s a potential use for a costume down the road, it hasn’t thrown it out. Covach and his assistant have had the hard job of keeping all of that in their mind. That means vintage suits and dresses and denim distressed in every form and fashion. Do we have a pink frock from the 1940s? Yes, Covach might say, but then he’d have to go and find it. So this summer, he assembled a four-per son team to begin digitizing their inventory. One person would bar code the item, and another would write down a description. A third person would photograph the item, and then a fourth would do the data entry. If the clothing were related, they’d be entered in together. “This summer, I had hoped that we would get close to 20,000 items in, being the first year,” said Covach. “We didn’t have quite as much time as I thought we’d have, and we didn’t have quite as many people as I thought. Once we got into the job, it takes much longer to do than I ever thought. We ended up prob ably inputting about 3,000 pieces.” That’s a lot of clothing. But what does it represent in the grand scheme of things? “Oh my god, it’s a drop in the bucket,” says Covach. “That’s like one row in our stock.” The interesting part is that Covach is in the process of creating more costumes. He recently spent $20,000 on fabric for the 2023 production of Three Musketeers, which hasn’t been performed by Asolo Rep since 1995. Covach’s team will make dozens of costumes for the venerable classic, even though they still have stuff lying around from the last time they performed it. Is there irony there? Not really, says Covach. Even if it’s the same show, a direc tor may want to see a completely different aesthetic.Costumes are sized precisely for the actor that wears them, so they may not have util ity to ever be used again for the next cast. If that’s the case, then why are they hanging onto 60 years worth of clothing? “It may not be relevant,” Covach says. “But if we can make it look different or add a dif ferent feather, it’s gonna save us $150 here or there. We have all of the raw materials. And that’s usually the reason for me saving something if it has the potential. But that’s, of course, what every single hoarder says. ‘I’ll do something with it some day.’
“I can tell you that every single costumer that I’ve ever met has that mentality. They will save three beads in a Ziploc bag.” Covach says he expects the inventory process to take a number of years, and he’s not going to inventory every single sock and shoe.Year by year, though, he wants to get a bet ter picture of everything he has on record, not just in his mind. “My job before the internet was 10 times worse,” he says. “Or 10 easier because you just went to Jo-Ann’s and got it. If it wasn’t at Jo-Ann’s, the show didn’t have it.”
The Asolo Repertory has accumulated more props and costumes than it knows what to do with over the last half-century, and now it’s trying to inventory them all. “We have all of the raw materials. And that’s usually the reason for me hoarderButifsomethingsavingithasthepotential.that’s,ofcourse,whateverysinglesays.”
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— David Covach Costume shop manager David Covach is presiding over the Asolo Repertory Theatre’s attempt to inventory all of its wardrobe items.
The Asolo Repertory Theatre spent this summer in the early stages of an inventory process that could take years.
SPENCER FORDIN A+E EDITOR The curtain is down and the seats are empty. But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing going on at the Asolo Reper tory Theatre. The summer has been a busy time of prep aration for upcoming shows, and it’s also provided a chance for Asolo Rep to come to grips with its overflowing supply of props andDavidcostumes.Covach, Asolo Rep’s costume shop manager, has been presiding over a digiti zation of the company’s wardrobe holdings so they’ll have a permanent record of what exists in their closets. It’s like your own personal spring cleaning, but only if you had more than 70,000 items of Asoloclothing.Rep’s warehouse-like Koski Pro duction Center — which was originally a Wilson Sporting Goods distribution center — houses decades’ worth of clothing worn in various productions, and Covach has to keep mental inventory of items he hasn’t used for decades.“We’ve got every single corner legally that the fire marshal will allow me to cram with something,” says Covach. “There are some costumes in our stock made by artists 60 years ago that are still hanging there and haven’t been used for 60 years.” Think about it.
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Photo courtesy of Jesse Clark Clark’s “Everglow” compositions burst to life with pastels and floral imagery.
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“I fell in love with photographing the sunset. That became my intro duction to photography,” says Clark. “It wasn’t really until I got to Ring ling that I learned photography could be a tool not just to capture the world around me, but change the world around me as well.” Clark’s latest work, entitled “Ever glow,” is a series of staged photo graphic works that will be exhibited at Art Center Sarasota for the entire month of September. The exhibit — and much of Clark’s work in his young career — explodes out of his burgeoning social con sciousness.Thematically, you’ll see lots of pastels and floral images juxtaposed with Black male models, and Clark says that’s no less than an attempt to rewire the way we see society por trayed in media. “In television and movies, the Black man is usually an aggres sive character, a criminal or maybe a jock,” he says. “How do we show them in different ways, something that’s more truthful and essentially more human? Flowers always have this idea of peace and softness. That’s what I want to show. I see myself as a soft, young Black man. I have the strength to do everything else, but I’m not an aggressive trope that television likes to show.” Clark says he grew up in a family of musicians and was encouraged to think creatively from an early age. He first started expressing himself through painting, which gave him the tools to think about color and composition as a photographer. He studied visual art at the Har rison School for the Arts in Lakeland before enrolling at Ringling, and that’s when he really started get ting deeper into photography. Clark credits his professors for helping him think about creating themes with his art, and he says the Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative gave him an early assist in displaying his work. “I couldn’t have done this alone,” he says. “There’s a lot of people before me that paved the way just so I could create the work that I want to create. I’m trying to also pave the way for others that come after me. This is stuff that I would’ve liked to see more of when I was younger. I want to produce that for the next generation as sort of a role model to look up Clark’sto.”oeuvre isn’t just any old point-and-shoot.Hesayshisphotographs always start from an image in his head, and he studiously writes it down when he has an idea he’d like to pursue. Then, from there, he has to figure out how to put his idea into motion. That means thinking not just about the model but about the lighting, the location and the costuming to boot. “With ‘Everglow,’ I had the idea of what I wanted already laid out in my mind,” he says. “If I’m trying to create these nar ratives, I have to find just the right people for these images. The right locations, the costuming, and that kind of curates together in itself.” Clark’s work was first exhibited at Art Center Sarasota in February as part of a show with the Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative entitled “Visions in Black,” and that’s where the seeds of “Everglow” were sown. Kinsey Robb, the executive direc tor of Art Center Sarasota, was taken with his work, and she says that his vision is mature for an artist of his age and experience. “I think what separates a great art ist from lots of other artists is a sense of purpose,” she says. “Consistency, and also being able to kind of strike a chord with the viewer. “To be able to look at his work and see a thesis without it being explained is pretty remarkable. It’s an identity he knows within him self and his artistic practice, which sometimes takes decades to find.” Clark says he’d like to pursue a career as a fine art photographer, and he’s excited about using his skills in some form or fashion after gradua tion. But his message is one that he hopes will resonate. Clark says he’s thankful not just for the chance to show his work but for a chance to interact with the pub lic and tell them about it. He’ll be part of an artist’s talk Sept. 15 at the Art Center, and he hopes to underline some of his themes in per son.“I think I’m excited to be able to have the artist’s talk and give a lit tle more insight and background to those pieces,” he says. “It really creates that dialogue so people that are outside the Black community can have a little more of an understanding of what those themes and symbols are in the work.”
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IF YOU GO JESSE CLARK: EVERGLOW When: Exhibit runs through Sept. 30; Artist talk at 6 p.m. Sept. 15 Where: Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail Tickets: Admission to the gallery is free; registration for the artist talk is $5 Info: ArtSarasota.org.
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Steven and William Ladd create collaboratively, pulling from childhood and experiences to transform materials, such as textiles into microcosms of memory. The exhibition will include new works being exhibited for the first time, including art created with members of the Sarasota community during Scrollathon This exhibition is made possible, in part, with generous support from:
Jesse Clark was distressed by the way media portrays Black subjects. So he created art of his own.
arasota has been both Jes se Clark’s muse and his springboard into the world of photography. Clark, who grew up in Lakeland, can recall his earliest days with a camera, and he fondly remembers trips to Sarasota with his father and photographing landscapes. Now, as a senior at the Ringling College of Art and Design, Clark has bigger ambitions, and he’s hoping his art will help to change the way soci ety perceives people of color.
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FREEMONDAYMONDAYS 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road VisitFree ComeRingling.org.seethegreat artistic treasury that the Ringling Museum has to offer, and leave your wallet in your pocket. The Ringling opens the WEEK
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CORASATURDAYMARSHALL: IN AND OUT OF TIME 2-4 p.m. at Arts Advocates Gallery, Crossings at Siesta Key Mall, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail Free with museum admission Visit ArtsAdvocates.org. Cora Marshall, an artist and educator who earned a doctorate at New York University, will be displaying her work from Sept. 3 through Sept. 24 at the Arts Advocates Gallery. Marshall, whose work centers on contemporary African American artists, has shown her body of work all over the country and even as far away as Ghana.
FRESHFRIDAYFRIDAYS — AMERICAN ROUTES 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. VisitFree 75 will be the musical guests for this block party in the downtown arts district, and the theme will be Ameri cana covers and originals. You’ll hear a little bit of blues, rock, country and pop, but perhaps most importantly, you’ll have an opportunity to party and to partake in food and beverages from multiple vendors.
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OUR PICK MEET THE ARTIST: SHIRLEY RUSH DEAN Shirley Rush Dean is Island Gallery West’s Featured Artist for September, and you’ll be able to view her work all month. But if you want the opportunity to meet the artist and ask her questions, you’ll have a great chance to do that on Sept. 7. Dean, a former professor at the University of Maryland, mainly works in acrylics, and she’s a signature member of the Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society.
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HIGHLIGHTS TOUR 11:15 a.m. at Sarasota Art Museum, 1001 S. Tamiami Trail Free with museum admission Visit SarasotaArtMuseum.org. Did you ever wish that you could tour an art museum with a curator? Wish no more. The Sarasota Art Museum leads guided tours of its exhibitions twice a week, and you have a chance to tag along on Wednesdays and Fridays. You’ll learn about the themes and concepts that guide each exhibit, and you’ll learn about the ties that bind them together. But most importantly, you’ll have a chance to interact with art and you’ll have a knowledgable guide to answer every question.
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DON’T MISS GALLERY TALK: STEVEN AND WILLIAM LADD They’re brothers who have turned their family memories into a collaborative art exercise. Come down to the Sarasota Art Museum and listen as Steven and William Ladd talk about their “Lead With a Laugh” exhibit. The Ladds build their art around a three-pronged discipline that encourages them to collaborate, to be focused and to do what they love. The Ladds’ exhibit will run at the museum from Sept. 4 all the way through Feb. 5, 2023, so you’ll have time to see it.
Where: Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach Tickets: Free Visit: IslandGalleryWest.com. CREATE 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at ArtCenterManatee, 209 Ninth St. W., Bradenton VisitFree betweenhaveserveaafirst-placetheCreate,ArtCenterArtCenterManatee.org.Manatee’sopenshow,willbeondisplaythroughendofthemonth,andthewinnerwillbeawarded$1,500prize.RachelStewart,visualartistandeducator,willasthejuror.Theexhibitwillanofficialopeningreception5-7p.m.onSept.8.
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What:CLASSLEARNINGCOMPUTERWITH Hands-on computer classes Who: The State College of Florida In East County: 7131 Profes sional Parkway, Lakewood Ranch Times: Classes run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on various dates Fee: $129 per class Register, or more information: SCF.edu/ComputerTraining or call 363-7203 Did you know?: One-on-one training is available for $85 an hour with a minimum of two hours booked. Must go to the campus for the training
Instructor Gretchen Miscik can tell when one of her students comes through her door at State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota and is afraid.Oneof the first lessons comes immediately.“Youarenot alone.” Miscik teachers Computer Basics classes with other classes in SCF’s Hands-on Computer Classes pro gram.“When people come to the class, I find that usually they have been thinking about taking a class for a while,” Miscik said. “But many people come in with a fear. It stems from their assumption that they are the only person who does not know how to use a computer.”
Lee Kotwicki, the director of Workforce Training for SCF Man atee-Sarasota, said anyone 18 and older is eligible for the Computer Basics class but noted that most tend to be 40 and above. Younger people usually have grown up with computers and certainly don’t need the Computer Basics class. The class does land a lot of seniors along with middle-aged adults who might have had an occupation where they never needed to use a computer.
Although Devine used to teach Computer Basics, Miscik handles that duty most of the time now. She tries to immediately put her students at “Classroomease. training is a great way to get acquainted, build your con fidence and remove the blinders,” Miscik said. “Once you have a basic understanding, you can build upon that knowledge base with confi dence.”Sheremembered one student in her 40s who said she wasn’t having any luck finding a job and thought better computer understanding might“Shehelp.was waiting on tables but wanted an office job,” Miscik said. “But when she saw ‘computer skills’ listed in the job requirements, she discarded that as an option.”
Miscik tells her students not to try to memorize everything they are learning in Computer Basics. She said a lot of the class is about expo sure, having students learn “what they don’t know.” It’s a first step. The basics of how Windows works is cov ered along with computer terminol ogy. She said learning the language is so critical but if you don’t, it’s easy to becomeKotwickilost.has seen seniors from the community who were given a com puter by their kids and they didn’t even know how to turn it on. She said many of the computer class students fit into either seniors or those apply ing for new jobs. Kotwicki said the class sizes, espe cially in the Computer Basics class, tend to be small and can go as low as two students and as high as 12. Those who don’t feel comfortable in a group setting can sign up for one-on-one computer instruction and can raise their own topics. Those classes cost $85 an hour with a minimum of two classes scheduled. One-on-one classes must be taught on campus and are taught on the individual’s computer. of Lakewood Ranch wants people to know they are not alone when it comes to struggling with computers. NEIGHBORS
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Miscik said her students some times feel inferior to start because everyone seems to know more about computers than they do. They often make self-derogatory remarks about themselves. She said it’s like they are wearing blinders. “It’s like any other skill,” Miscik tells her students. “Listen, if you wanted a new toilet installed, you wouldn’t call a plumber and apolo gize and feel embarrassed that you didn’t know how to do it yourself. You know that the plumber got the training.“Itisthe same with computers. The people who use computers every day started somewhere.”
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Miscik and Rose Devine, who has taught in the program for 20 years, are the main instructors, although Kotwicki has two other instructors available if Kotwickineeded.saidit is common that students will take a level 1 course and come back for level 2 or 3. Those who take the classes will learn tips, tricks and shortcuts from Miscik and Devine that, even if they are familiar with computer use, might be new to them. “They know it inside and out,” Kotwicki said of her instructors. “They truly are experts.”
Kotwicki said Miscik has been teaching computers for SCF for eight years and has been involved with computer education for much lon ger. Kotwicki said she gets all posi tive feedback from Miscik’s Com puter Basics class. “It’s absolutely, very basic, like ‘What is a mouse?’” Kotwicki said. “Gretchen says, ‘This is your fil ing cabinet. You create a document and put it into the filing cabinet.’ She makes it so it is not all new and overwhelming.”Kotwickiistrying to get out the word about SCF’s computers classes and other lifelong learning programs to help people in the community who might not think they are eligible to take classes at a college. Besides Computer Basics, SCF has computer classes in PowerPoint (levels 1 and 2), Word (levels 1 and 2), Outlook, and Excel (levels 1, 2, 3 and 4). There are no prerequisites, so people don’t need a high school diploma or any other kind of degree. While the college draws mostly from Manatee and Sarasota counties for its programs, there are no residency requirements.Classesrunone six-hour day (they break an hour for lunch) at a cost of $129. Upcoming Computer Basics classes at the Lakewood Ranch cam pus run Sept. 24 and Nov. 29.
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“Classroom training is a great way to get acquainted, build your confidence and remove the blinders.” — Lee Kotwicki
Jay Heater Lee Kotwicki, director of Workforce Training for SCF Manatee-Sarasota in Lakewood Ranch, hopes more local residents take advantage of various computer classes.
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In just three hours, Miscik said she already was feeling more comfort able. She said that woman’s energy was contagious and spread through the room. By the end of the day, stu dents were asking about Word and Excel classes. That particular wom an came back and took a World class, and had landed a new job before she returned for an Excel class.
IAN SWABY STAFF WRITER Patients and potential customers filled a new office space for the Lake wood Ranch branch of The Wellness Way on Aug. 20, providing a dem onstration of the facility’s purpose of hosting community gatherings at the chiropractic and health restora tionLocatedclinic.at 6771 Professional Park way W., just next door to its original site, the new space increases the size to 3,800 square feet, up from 1,200, and offers enhanced views of Lake Osprey outside the windows lining itsDr.walls.Connor Wolfe, who co-owns the Lakewood Ranch branch of the clinic with Dr. Rachel Glubiak, his fiance, said the organization had Wellness Way clinic expands on the Ranch The national health clinic brand’s new location adds additional space and offers aesthetic improvements. IF YOU Where:WELLNESSGOWAY 6771 Professional Parkway W., Suite 101, Sarasota Info: Call 702-0553, or com.Sarasota@TheWellnessWay.email Owners: Dr. Connor Wolfe and Dr. Rachel Glubiak
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EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 3BYourObserver.com signed a lease on the space a year and a half ago after moving into the original space, seeking a different environment from that of a tradi tional medical office, which he called “cold” and “closed-off.” “This space provides significantly more room for events and allows us to get the community involved,” he said.Wolfe also noted new features in the facility, including its infrared sauna booth and two extra doctor’s offices to accommodate future staff expansions.Glubiaksaid further events that would be hosted in the area would include women’s wellness nights. They both are holistic practitio ners who are trained in the nervous system and physiology of the human body.She also said the event was a chance for participants to learn about opportunities for a healthy lifestyle. Through the food and refreshments offered by Crop Juice and Fresh Kitchen, the clinic hoped to provide an example of the area’s healthy dining options. Attendees praised the new space and were looking forward to receiv ing the clinic’s services in the new location.“Ilove the location. I love the expansion,” said Sarasota’s Giovanni Meschino, a patient with the clinic. “The staff is friendly, and they always let you know why they are doing what they do. They always look to see if there’s some other source for a problem.”SheenaWorks, a social media manager for the practice, said she initially became involved with it as a patient in late 2020, calling it “amaz ing.”Sarasota’s Robynn Bachmann said the clinic helped her with her auto immune disease after she had COV ID-19 and was also excellent for her children, who are at an age where they are “growing — falling out of trees and off bikes.” We Treat the Whole Family! MARY J. MOTT, MPAS, PA-C Adult & Family Care Physician Assistant Specializing in Allergy & Asthma OSCAR ESPINOSA, MD Family Healthcare Physician, Minor Office Surgery (Habla Español) CALL APPOINTMENTFORTODAYANNowAcceptingNewPatients NEW LOCATION FINALLY OPEN! 8431 Heritage Green Way | Bradenton, FL 34212 941.896.3900 or 941.302.4646 • Botox • Cool Sculpting • Covid IgG & IgM Testing • Telemed Services • In-office Blood Testing • Pneumonia Shots • Immunizations for Hep A, Hep B & T dap • Treatment for Allergies • School & Sports Physicals Serving Lakewood Ranch Families for 12 Years! Monday-FridayOpen8am-5pm “We Are Happy to Reopen Our Practice at Our New Location” 387679-1 384884-1 941 499 7171 www.Wellnessah.com NOW ACCEPTING NEW FURRY PATIENTS PUBLIX PLAZA 8322 Market St, LWR 34202 DR. NINA Our Commitment Veterinary medicine is our passion in life. And this community is our home. We grew up here. We care deeply about our neighbors. We think of you more as extended family. That is why we are so passionate about making it easier to care for your pet. From wellness plans, to walk in visits, to endless compassion, we built this practice to make a difference in your life. So give us a call, and we’ll do just that. CALL TODAY MENTION THE OBSERVER FOR SPECIAL DISCOUNTS! 941.499.7171 www.wellnessanimalhospital.cominfo@wellnessah.com EXAMFIRSTFREE! Wellness & Prevention UrgentSurgeryHealthDentistryDiagnosticsCertificatesCare Dr. Nina was born in Sarasota, Florida and returned soon after graduating from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. She has proudly serviced the animals of the greater Sarasota area for 15 years. XRAYFREE WITHCLEANINGDENTAL The adjusting tables are placed directly beside a view of the lake. Crop fanMeschino,ta’sforpoursOdiernaownerJuiceKarenadrinkSaraso-Giovanniaofjuicing.
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SUMMERFIELD Carolina Barrante, of St. Pete Beach, sold her home at 12206 Hollybush Terrace to Kevin and Audra Barnes, of Lakewood Ranch, for $569,000. Built in 1996, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,945 square feet of living area. It sold for $303,000 in 2017.
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STONEBROOK AT HERITAGE HARBOUR Thomas and Sybil Reitnecht, of Bradenton, sold their home at 8628 Stone Harbour Loop to Nelson and Vilma Iglesias, of Bradenton, for $580,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,909 square feet of living area. It sold for $334,000 in 2015.
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RIVERDALE REVISED David and Mary Anne Pogan sold their home at 3615 Fourth Ave. N.E. to Shawn and Charlotte Sullivan, of Bradenton, for $1.44 million. Built in 2002, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,007 square feet of living area.
MILL CREEK Charles Whitfield Jr. and Chelsea Whitfield, of Bradenton, sold their home at 615 133rd St. E. to Christina and Eduardo Cordero, of Bradenton, for $720,000. Built in 1994, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,298 square feet of living area. It sold for $350,000 in 2016.
RIVER CLUB SOUTH Mary Ellen Murphy, of Lakewood Ranch, sold her home at 10050 Glenmore Ave. to Val and Josephine Mikesell, of Bradenton, for $700,000. Built in 1999, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,176 square feet of living area. It sold for $355,000 in 2007.
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LAKE CLUB Craig and Kathryn Henely, trustees, of Bradenton, sold the home at 16252 Daysailor Trail to Daniel and Deborah Kelley, of Lakewood Ranch, for $2,570,500. Built in 2017, it has three bedrooms, threeand-a-half baths, a pool and 3,962 square feet of living area.
GREYHAWK LANDING Dennis and Sandra Klimek, of Gainesville, Georgia, sold their home at 12427 Natureview Circle to Patricia Brown and Daniel Foulks, of Bradenton, for $730,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,393 square feet of living area. It sold for $364,200 in 2005.
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DEL TIERRA Amy Sork Law, of Seminole, sold her home at 15535 Rose Grove Drive to Gabriela Perez Pedrianes, of Bradenton, for $525,000. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,685 square feet of living area. It sold for $269,800 in 2020.
LAKEWOOD NATIONAL Shaun Gerhard Kolke and Sarah Kolke sold their home at 17604 Hickok Belt Loop to Christopher Mancinone, of Bradenton, for $960,000. Built in 2020, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,027 square feet of living area. It sold for $481,700 in 2020.
David Choate and Susan PattersonChoate, of Albany, Kentucky, sold their home at 7928 Matera Court to John and Shelly Corey, of Bradenton, for $1,785,000. Built in 2021, it has three bedrooms, three-and-ahalf baths, a pool and 2,727 square feet of living area.
Marcelo Santos Oliveira and Cristiane Oliveira, of Fort Lauderdale, sold their home at 5225 Tidewater Preserve Blvd. to Martin Weber and Marcella Gay Everett-Weber, of Bradenton, for $1,075,000. Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms, twoand-a-half baths, a pool and 2,249 square feet of living area. It sold for $555,000 in 2020.
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LAKEHOUSE COVE AT WATERSIDE Robert and Sarah Puls, of Sarasota, sold their home at 8092 Grande Shores Drive to 8092 Grande Shores LLC for $1,625,000. Built in 2019, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,718 square feet of living area. It sold for $799,600 in 2019.
Valentyna Petersen, of Brooklyn, New York, sold the home at 4531 Third Ave. Drive E. to Jeffery and Loraine Frazier, of Bradenton, for $610,000. Built in 1996, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,620 square feet of living area. It sold for $255,000 in 2012.
GREENBROOK Christopher Scott Gore, of Bradenton, sold the home at 13304 Swallowtail Drive to Cem and Fatima Onus, of Lakewood Ranch, for $950,000. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,036 square feet of living area. It sold for $375,000 in 2014.
Holland and Karrie Thrall, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 4650 Claremont Park Drive to Cara Farrell, of Lakewood Ranch, for $570,000. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 2,148 square feet of living area. It sold for $365,000 in 2020.
COUNTRY CLUB Robert Yarish sold his home at 7419 ADAM HUGHES RESEARCH EDITOR Ahome in Lake Club topped all transactions in this week’s real estate. Joseph and Erin Camacho, of Bradenton, sold their home at 16303 Baycross Drive to Nathan and Paula Ayala, of Lakewood Ranch, for $2.7 million. Built in 2016, it has five bedrooms, four-anda-half baths, a pool and 5,079 square feet of living area.
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RYE WILDERNESS ESTATES Christopher and Brikeda Lambert, of Bradenton, sold their home at 16614 Sixth Ave. E. to Joseph and Julie Pepe, of Bradenton, for $800,000. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,560 square feet of living area. It sold for $580,000 in 2021.
PALM AIRE AT SARASOTA Marian Aubry, of Bradenton, sold her home at 5774 Timer Lake Drive to Blake Vaczi and Aubrey Hudson, of Sarasota, for $675,000. Built in 1981, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,675 square feet of living area. It sold for $385,000 in 2018.
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MOORINGS AT HERITAGE HARBOUR Golda Sheppard, of Newfoundland, Canada, sold her home at 704 Moorings Way to Edward Chalanick, of E. Greenbush, New York, for $900,000. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,359 square feet of living area. It sold for $515,000 in 2017.
CENTRAL PARK Andrew and Amy Morrow, of Bradenton, sold their home at 4646 Balboa Park Loop to Michael Simos and Roberta Daar, of Lakewood Ranch, for $910,000. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,771 square feet of living Michaelarea.
ESPLANADE Maureen Custer and Lori Kays, trustees, of Bradenton, sold the home at 5133 Savona Run to Debra Helene Hacka, of Lakewood Ranch, for $570,000. Built in 2014, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,700 square feet of living area. It sold for $300,300 in 2014.
WATERCREST Phyllis and Robert Hemler, of Bradenton, sold their Unit 403 condominium at 6474 Watercrest Way to John Swisher Jr. and Cheryl Lavene, of Lakewood Ranch, for $641,000. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,742 square feet of living area. It sold for $315,000 in 2013.
MALLORY PARK Michael and Karie Ashford, of Roswell, Georgia, sold their home at 12321 Portsmouth Terrace to Jeremy and Kristin McParlan, of Bradenton, for $885,000. Built in 2019, it has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,048 square feet of living area. It sold for $476,900 in 2019.
FAIRWAY LAKES AT PALM AIRE William Donald James sold the home at 7417 Fairlinks Court to Daniel Wilson and Traci Marie Baker Wilson, of Sarasota, for $665,900. Built in 1993, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,835 square feet of living area. It sold for $500,000 in January.
TIDEWATER PRESERVE Sherry and Marsha McMullin sold their home at 1023 Kestrel Court to Tony and Sarah Hoskins, of Waterford, Wisconsin, for $1.33 million. Built in 2012, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,791 square feet of living area. It sold for $495,200 in 2012.
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INDIGO Bryan and Lauren Cardillo, of Bradenton, sold their home at 13326 Indigo Way to Patricia Lynn Bradbury and David Joseph Beesley, of Bradenton, for $1.05 million. Built in 2021, it has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,740 square feet of living area. It sold for $617,500 in 2021.
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FastBreak SPORTS SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Last week: Lakewood Ranch’s game against Lemon Bay High was canceled because of lightning; Cardinal Mooney High defeated Booker High 10-9 at home Mustangs player to watch: Senior running back Kevin Everhart, who ran for 931 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2021 Cougars player to watch: Junior wide receiver Griffin Gisotti, who returned a kickoff for a touchdown in the team’s win against Booker
Everhart would have been likely to gain 1,000 yards rushing in 2021, but the Mustangs’ final game against Booker was canceled because of inclement weather. Despite similar circumstances against Lemon Bay, Everhart said he’s determined to hit the milestone this season after spending all offseason thinking about it. He has also used this offseason to attend camps and perform for col lege coaches, something he had not done in previous years. “That changed my perspective on things,” Everhart said. “I used to think I was an easy four- or five-star player. Then I got to these camps and I realized how many great players there are across the country. There is a lot of competition. I still think I’m a great player, but I realized I needed to keep working.”
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RYAN KOHN SPORTS EDITOR It didn’t take the entire first quarter Aug. 25 for Lakewood Ranch High senior running back Kevin Ever hart to make an impact. Unfortunately, he didn’t have any moreThetime.Mustangs’s season-opener against visiting Lemon Bay was canceled because of lightning. The game was delayed approximately 90 minutes before the decision to cancel the game. The contest will not be made up as Lakewood Ranch had standardized testing Aug. 27 and Lemon Bay’s next game is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 1, making a Mon day game Everhart,impossible.a5-foot-10, 190-pound er who racked up 931 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2021, scored the game’s only touchdown before the lightning on a bruising 2-yard run. It won’t count in the stat book, but it was another sign that Lakewood Ranch’s ground game can lead the team to Lemonsuccess.Baywent 9-1 in 2021, while Lakewood Ranch went 3-6. Less than one quarter of play doesn’t prove anything definitive about either team, but the Mustangs did hold the Manta Rays scoreless on two drives while putting a touchdown on the board. Everhart was not surprised the Mustangs started fast against a team that was 9-1 a year ago. “We’re a good team,” Everhart said. “We expected to go out and take the lead on them. We’re going to beat some big teams in the 941 (area) this year.”His confidence was buoyed by the team’s performance in its preseason Kickoff Classic game against Dune din High, when the Mustangs went on the road and pushed the Falcons around to the tune of 49-6. Everhart ran for three touchdowns in that game. If the Mustangs are going to keep that success going into the regular season, he’s going to be a large part of it. The Mustangs had a quarterback battle this offseason which, based on the half-quarter played against Lemon Bay, was won by junior Clay tonInDees.the short period of time, the Mustangs’ passing game already had connected on a few big plays, includ ing a 31-yard completion from Dees to junior Nick Sinacore, but it’s obvi ous the Mustangs consider Everhart to be the workhorse, something he had no problem with last season when he averaged 7.1 yards per carry.
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Running back Kevin Everhart scores for Lakewood Ranch before season-opener canceled by lightning in first quarter.
Lakewood Ranch High’s Kevin Everhart falls forward for extra yardage in a 2021 game against Cardinal Mooney High. Everhart is expected to be the Mustangs’ workhorse in the rushing game.
At each camp, Everhart said, he would ask the running backs coach what specifically he needed to improve on. The most com mon answers were little things like sprinting through the end of each play (even if he doesn’t have the ball) and breaking an extra tackle or fall ing forward to gain precious yardage. Everhart has gone to work on those areas of his game and he believes they will pay off in 2022. While he has improved, Everhart knows he can’t win games on his own. He said he’s excited for the public to see his teammates’ improvement as well. He mentioned Brian Areco, the team’s senior left guard. Ever hart said Areco was good at opening holes last season as a junior but has become stronger this year as a senior and is now capable of tossing oppo nentsEverhartaround.also gave a shoutout to junior Nathan Smith, a defensive tackle/end who he expects to be one of the team’s sack leaders thanks to his power and size (Smith is 6-foot1, 240 pounds).
What: Cardinal Mooney High (1-0) at Lakewood Ranch High (0-0) When: 7 p.m. Sept. 2
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fter writing nearly six years’ worth of High 5 moments, it was time for a change. Say goodbye to those and say hello to our new three-dot section, a throwback to the days of Herb Caen and Walter Winchell … While the Out-of-Door Academy started its 2022 football season with a 28-0 win over host Berean Christian on Aug. 27 and Lakewood Ranch had its game cancelled Aug. 25 due to lightning, Braden River elected to take its seasonal bye in the first week — an interesting strategy, and one that worked well during the Pirates’ 9-2 season in 2021 … The Pirates will kick off their season this week with a home game against Palmetto High (1-0) … When ODA picked up the win in its football opener, it was the first win under new Head Coach Rob Hollway and the program’s first regular-season win since Oct. 11, 2019, a 39-7 stomping of Carrollwood Day. … Is your putter up to par? Put your skills to the test at Tiger Woods’ PopStroke Tour Championship, coming to the putting course’s University Town Center location Oct. 2628 … There’s a team tournament with a purse of $100,000 and an individual stroke play tournament with a purse of $25,000 for all the PopStrokes combined. Spots for both are limited, so register soon at PopStroke.com/PCT if interested....Lakewood Ranch High senior shortstop, Addyson Bruneman, committed to play softball at the University North Florida on Aug. 22. The Ospreys are building a solid core for a team outside a power conference, led primarily by former Mustangs. Catcher Grace Hogie, second basemen Kelsey Vogel and infielder Taylor Shepherd all will be freshmen, and Bruneman will join them in 2023-2024.
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File photo Lakewood Ranch High senior Addyson Bruneman will be on the move after the season. Check out where in the Fast Break.
GOLF STANDOUT One of East County’s top athletes seems primed to make an impact early in the 2022-2023 season.
VOLLEYBALL In 2021, Braden River High won its district for the first time since 2010. In 2022, the Pirates return the majority of their core players aside from outside hitter Sierra Arnsperger and defensive specialist Morgan Pogoda, who graduated. Braden River is a threat to repeat as district champion and perhaps make an even deeper postseason run. Through two matches this season, the Pirates have swept Parrish
Parker Severs will be the top golfer at Lakewood Ranch High this season. Severs won medalist honors (70) at the John Ryan Invitational to start the season.
Lakewood Ranch boys golf coach Dave Frantz said Severs will be the team’s No. 1 golfer this season. The Mustangs finished 13th at the 2021 state tournament but graduated Jack Burbee, perhaps the team’s most consistent golfer last season, and lost Jaxon Brown, a talented sophomore, to IMG Academy. As a result, the team likely will not have the depth it had in 2021. Severs, though, gives the Mus-
GOLF On the girls side of the sport, the Mustangs return all four of their golfers from the team that finished tied for 13th at last year’s state tournament. Lauren Hosier and Jessica Kobetitsch, who shot 157 and 159 at the tournament respectively, are both seniors and should ensure that the Mustangs get back to the state tournament again in 2022. At Parrish Community High, the Bulls graduated East County golfer Tabitha Hanely, who was the area’s top girls golfer in 2021, but will be led this season by East County golfers — and sisters — Marissa Krone, a junior, and Maya Krone, a freshman.
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SWIMMING In the pool, East County should be led by The Out-of-Door Academy senior boys swimmer Felipe Baffico Balharry, who finished seventh in the 100 yard butterfly (49.11) and eighth in the 200 yard freestyle (1:40.21) at the 2021 FHSAA state meet in Class 1A. Baffico Balharry also made waves this summer when he represented Chile at the 2022 FINA World Championships in Budapest. Expect his senior season to be his best after his offseason experience.Itmightbe a slower year in the pool for the other East County teams. At Lakewood Ranch, the only swimmers to qualify for the 2021 state meet — boys swimmers Dimiter Zafirov and Frank Runge — have graduated. Only one Braden River High state qualifier returns, girls swimmer Sydney Koshinski, a sophomore.
CROSS COUNTRY The Lakewood Ranch girls squad, which finished third in the state in 2021, loses the majority of its top runners from a season ago, including sisters Grace and Hailey Marston. Sophomores Olivia Spiegel and Addison Shea and junior Maeve Ingham will need to take some forward steps if Mustangs will have a chance to get back to the state meet. None of the other East County teams, boys or girls, should be state contenders in 2022, but an interesting athlete to watch is The Out-ofDoor Academy girls runner Bailey Fulk. She finished 51st (22:14.90) at the 2022 Babe Zaharis Twilight Challenge in Tampa on Aug. 26. I know 51st might not seem that impressive. But Fulk is a seventh grader competing at the varsity level. Ryan Kohn is the sports editor for the East ObserverCounty . Contact him at YourObserver.com.RKohn@
tangs a high-end talent that will help keep the team in contention. His talent was on display at the season-opening John Ryan Invitational, held Aug. 22 at Capri Isles Golf Club in Venice. Severs shot a 70 and took medalist honors while the Mustangs finished second as a team, 11 strokes behind Gulf Coast High. The next highest Mustangs finisher, junior AJ Hovermale, shot a 75 to finish tied for seventh. Here’s an area outlook for the fall.
PROSE AND KOHN RYAN KOHN Although football season offi cially began this week, to me it seems like the official start came a month ago. I’ve written about the new season for four straight issues of this paper. Of course, football is my favorite sport to watch as a fan and one of my favorites to cover, so that’s OK. But the other fall sports deserve recognition as well. So here is a look at the nonfootball sports as they begin their seasons as well.
Mustang golfer leads local fall athletes
Community High 3-0 and taken Cardinal Mooney High — perennially a state-contending program — to its limit, losing 3-2 with an 18-16 final set. If a loss is ever an encouraging sign for a program’s season outlook, it’s that one. Lakewood Ranch should have a solid season thanks to senior Andrea Dietz, a North Florida commit, while The Out-of-Door Academy has started 2-0 under secondyear coach Lisa Godwin, sweeping both of its Volleyballopponents.mightturn out to be one of East County’s sports of strength this season.
Lakewood Ranch High boys golfer Parker Severs is one of the most talented in the area. He tied for 23rd out of 96 golfers in Class 3A at the Florida High School Athletic Association state tournament in 2021 as a freshman (77-76—153) and he spent the high school offseason getting even better. Before the high school season began, he tied for 11th (70-78-78— 226) at the Florida State Golf Association Boys’ Junior Championship, held July 6-8 at Seminole Legacy Golf Club and Golden Eagle Golf and Country Club in Tallahassee. He also won two straight Florida Junior Tour events, first the Royal Palm Open (72-71—143) at Royal Palm Golf Club in Naples on May 7-8, then the Palm Harbor Open (70-69—139) at Palm Harbor Golf Club in Palm Coast on May 14-15.
File photos Marissa Krone is a junior girls golfer at Parrish Community High but lives in the East County area. This season, she’ll be joined on the team by her sister, freshman Maya Krone.
Courtney Kawcak is a senior setter on the Braden River High volleyball team. Kawcak had 48 assists, 19 digs, 16 service points and three aces in the Pirates’ first two games (1-1) of the 2022 season and in 2021 helped the Pirates win their first district title since 2010.
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When did you start playing volleyball? When I was 11 years old. My older sister (Ashley Hagood) played volleyball, and I wanted to try it for myself. What is the appeal to you? I love the energy of volleyball. Every body gets excited. Everybody has fun. If you’re not having fun (playing a sport) then it’s not worth it. What is your best skill? I mean, it’s probably my position, setting. Outside of that, it’s keeping the team alive. Everybody gets in their own head at some point. You need to get them out of it. If you don’t, your team won’t (mentally) be there.
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