East County Observer 5.2.24

EAST COUNTY

Order up!

PAGE 2B

Observer

Lakewood Ranch’s weekly newspaper since 1998

YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.

FREE • THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

VOLUME 25, NO. 44

Residents feel left in the dust Manatee County considers additional requirements for developers to control dust from their construction sites. SEE PAGE 3A

YOUR TOWN

All aboard!

Lakewood Ranch man buys out miniature railroad in Vermont and moves it to Sarasota.

SEE PAGE 8A

Courtesy image

Going green

Carollynn Ramirez, a fifth grader at William H. Bashaw Elementary School, had the opportunity to show off her green thumb.

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, Skye Grundy, who is a nutrition specialist with the School District of Manatee County’s Food and Nutrition Department, worked with the fifth graders to plant vegetables in donated Earth Boxes.

The Earth Boxes were placed in the school’s garden.

Some of the vegetables included green bell sweet peppers, yellow bell sweet peppers and purple bell sweet peppers.

Jay Heater

Lakewood Ranch’s Richard Pierson is the owner of the Sarasota Toy Museum, which is expected to open in July on 17th Street in Sarasota.

Courtesy image

A+E

Patriotic gift for patrons The Gold Star Memorial at the Lakewood Ranch Library will be dedicated on May 4, but the Gardeners Out East had one more patriotic gift for Branch Manager Tiffany Mautino – a handmade wooden flag.

“It’s from a young man, and he’s going to be in law enforcement,” President Carolyn Lowry-Nation said. “We donated it to the library.”

Lowry-Nation came up with the idea, but the flag was carved by 19-year-old Lakewood Ranch resident Lorenzo Liberti. Liberti has raised more than $30,000 for homeless veterans living in Manatee County.

Club member Melodie Friedebach (above with Mautino) delivered the flag on April 23.

It’s not hung yet because it will be displayed during the Gold Star Memorial ceremony. The flag’s permanent home will be in the front entrance of the library.

Fruitful addition Lesley Dwyer

Rose Truong and Thu Tran are especially excited The Fresh Market is open because they work at Lavish Nail & Spa next door.

The Fresh Market opens its doors in Lakewood Ranch, adding to grocery store options for residents. SEE PAGE 6A

Paris inspiration.

INSIDE

2A

YourObserver.com

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

Courtesy image

This rendering shows the club’s golf course running alongside the Myakka River.

WAY ABOVE PAR The exclusive Miakka Golf Club is being built next to the TerraNova Equestrian Center on Clay Gully Road.

CLUB FEATURES Miakka Golf Club. 31625 Clay Gully Road, Myakka City.

■ 18-hole, championship golf course ■ 12-hole, par-3 golf course ■ A two-and-a-half-acre lighted putting course ■ Practice facility with a 360-degree driving range and seven-acre shortgame area ■ Performance and fitness center with a putting lab and indoor and outdoor hitting stations ■ River shack comfort station on Hole 5 ■ The Still, an informal gathering spot overlooking a 38-acre lake ■ Cabins with four- and eightbedroom floor plans with private bathrooms

LESLEY DWYER STAFF WRITER

P

aul Azinger isn’t just a celebrity endorser who flew into town for a day to promote the up-andcoming Miakka Golf Club.

Azinger is part of the design team and a local.

“I was here before the interstate,” he said with a laugh.

The 1993 PGA champion grew up in Sarasota and now lives in west Bradenton. He was part of an architect panel held at the TerraNova Equestrian Center on April 25 to discuss plans for the new golf course being built next door. A groundbreaking ceremony was held afterward.

The 18-hole championship course

is expected to be completed in late 2025.

Steve Herrig owns TerraNova. The golf club will be built adjacent to the equestrian center on 1,100 acres.

“Most golf courses are on 200 acres,” designer Dana Fry said.

But the Miakka Golf Club will not be like most golf courses. Tee times won’t be required because the club will be so exclusive that they’re not necessary. Membership is inviteonly, and every prospective member must meet with Herrig first.

Local memberships are available, but most players will travel to play. Cabins will provide overnight accommodations.

The architectural theme of the club is Florida Cracker style with large porches and weathered wood.

THE PANELISTS The architect panel included the five key players on the development team.

■ Steve Herrig is the owner.

He’s an entrepreneur and the CEO of SUNZ Insurance.

■ Paul Azinger is a four-time Ryder Cup winner and 12-time PGA tour winner. In 1993, he was the PGA Championship winner. Azinger currently is a design consultant on the golf course.

■ Dana Fry and Jason Straka are partners in Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design. The pair has designed more than 40 golf courses, including Erin Hills in Erin, Wisconsin, the site of the 2017 U.S. Open and the 2025 U.S. Women’s Open in May. ■ Mark Meyers is the architect who designed the clubhouse, cabins, The Still and comfort stations.

lished as a sod farm.

Stadium Zoysia is a fine-textured grass that Azinger said makes the ball sit up and “feels like you’re touching the top of Ian Poulter’s head back in his prime when he had all that gel in there.”

“I’m 100% positive that every tour player is going to know about this golf course, and they’re going to want to see it,” Azinger said.

422670-1

Lesley Dwyer

Owner Steve Herrig and PGA champ Paul Azinger celebrate the groundbreaking of the Miakka Golf Club on April 25.

The structures are being built to fit the landscape, and the landscaping is being designed to fit Florida. About 350 acres of the property are being preserved as native areas.

Invasive species are being replaced with native species surrounding the wetlands. Oak trees that need to be removed for the course are being transplanted. The grass will require about a third less water to maintain, and the drainage will lead to hidden filtration areas.

The 7,700-yard golf course will run along two miles of the Myakka River, which is one of the reasons Azinger wanted to be involved with the project and is looking forward to using his membership.

Azinger said the team is being mindful of the river in everything it does. The golfer is also a fisherman.

He was visibly excited as he listed the variety of fish that can be caught from the river’s bank.

“Lots of environmental aspects and characteristics are going in,” designer Jason Straka said. “It certainly will be a very celebrated project in our industry in that regard. It is an environmental pinnacle for the state of Florida and golf.”

The facilities will be state-of-theart with a practice facility that will feature a 360-degree driving range with tees hitting from all directions, and a performance center that will integrate the latest swing-analysis technology.

Even the grass is above par. Grass on the tees and fairways will be Stadium Zoysia grass. Herrig bought another 1,600 acres adjacent to the course that has since been estab-

YourObserver.com

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

WHEN WILL THE

DUST SETTLE? County staff responded to residents’ complaints with additional requirements for developers clearing land.

LESLEY DWYER | STAFF WRITER

I

magine homeschooling three children and not being able to have any kind of recess in your backyard because of airborne dust and debris.

The Alvarez family lives on two acres of land off of County Road

675 in Parrish. But if they want to play outside, they have to drive somewhere else because the air surrounding their home is filled with orange dust from a construction site.

Lennar Homes is clearing more than 1,300 acres of land across the street from the Alvarez home for a development in Rye Ranch.

While Parrish and west Bradenton developments have brought attention to the issue of construction dust over the past six months, East County resident Mark Van DeRee said the problem started near his home on Waterline Road two years ago.

Manatee County staff gave a presentation to commissioners April 23 that included additional requirements for developers to control the dust blowing off construction sites, but Van DeRee is skeptical that the problem will be solved anytime soon.

“I don’t think (the county) has enough inspectors to enforce a lot of the rules on the books for construction,” he said. “They may just not have the will to enforce either because there’s so much pressure by the developers politically.”

Following the presentation, Commissioner George Kruse pointed out a flaw in the staff’s position that additional requirements will remedy the issue.

“All areas involved shall be maintained and prevent dust or debris from blowing or spreading onto adjoining properties — that’s in our code now,” Kruse said. “This should have never happened over the past six to 12 months, and it did because we weren’t adhering to our code.”

Kruse raised the issue during a commission meeting in November 2023, but that action didn’t lead to any meaningful enforcement to relieve those living near the Lennar site.

Lennar in February to request the builder do more to control the dust and provide compensation for cleaning expenses.

He received a letter from Vice President of Land Development Scott Edwards dated Feb. 23, 2024.

In the letter, Edwards said Lennar was managing windborne debris and dust with water trucks and was also seeding and mulching where construction activities have stopped.

“While I can appreciate your concerns of any dust or debris from all of the construction activities along C.R. 675 that may have an affect on your house, Lennar will continue to take the necessary steps in order to maintain our site and follow the regulations that are in place but will take no further action on any of the requests for compensation or maintenance on your home,” Edwards wrote.

The Observer reached out to both homebuilders. Lennar did not respond.

Neal’s vice president of land development, John Lydon, said, “We understand the importance of being good neighbors during the construction process and make it a priority to address dust and other land development concerns in a responsive and respectful manner.”

PROPOSED NEW REQUIREMENTS Manatee County staff presented these additional requirements to commissioners on April 23 as a way to mitigate the dust blowing off construction sites.

■ Windbreak treatments (natural or constructed barriers) along areas with densities greater than one unit per acre.

■ Site clearing of no more than 100 acres at a time without special approval.

■ If dust is clearly leaving the site when the average wind speed is more than 15 mph or gusting at more than 25 mph, land clearing activities must be discontinued until the dust is under control.

■ If a cleared area will not be accessed regularly for more than 21 days, it should be temporarily seeded or sodded no later than 14 days after the last disturbance.

■ Contractor shall submit a dust control plan at the preconstruction meeting or prior to starting any clearing.

THE TOLL

Residents say it’s hard to put a dollar amount on the damages because it’s not just a matter of replacing pool filters and hiring pressure washers. It’s a time-consuming effort to keep up with the amount of dust and debris blowing onto their homes.

Van DeRee said the orange dust in the air settles into a black soot that covers every surface. He said when construction started on the Hillwood Preserve development, he was hosing down his house, barn and everything else once a week.

Alvarez hired a company to clean his pool. It took three hours and cost $250. The dust has taken over his attic as it blows through the soffits.

Residents say it’s a losing battle every time the wind blows, but the more concerning issues are the possible health risks.

BEFORE WIND STORM

DEVELOPERS RESPOND

Residents have complained to the commission and the developers.

They told commissioners Lennar Homes and Neal Communities had contrasting responses.

Myakka City’s Elizabeth Arnold said she called the county three times to report dust coming off Neal’s Palm Grove site on State Road 64.

“Finally, I got frustrated and I called Neal’s construction office,” Arnold said. “I went by there again and saw that they put straw out over the dust, and it seems like they’re doing quite a bit to try to mitigate some of this.”

She said Lennar didn’t seem to be reacting to complaints.

Marcos Alvarez reached out to

AFTER WIND STORM

These before and after photos of Marcos Alvarez’s pool show the impact construction dust can have on nearby properties.

Courtesy images

The dust coming off the Lennar Homes construction site on County Road 675 is causing health concerns for residents.

“I don’t think (the county) has enough inspectors to enforce a lot of the rules on the books for construction. They may just not have the will to enforce either because there’s so much pressure by the developers politically.”

— East County resident Mark Van DeRee

Residents near the Lennar site are complaining of increased asthma attacks and COPD flare-ups. Foxwood resident Carol Dukes has a lung condition called bronchiectasis.

“It is not curable. When I have a flare-up, I cough a lot, sometimes including a lot of mucus,” Dukes said. “This condition makes me more susceptible to infections. The latest culture showed I have Mycobacterium abscessus. Mycobacteria are bacteria in dust, soil and water that can cause infections, so you can see my concern.”

Commissioner Ray Turner said limiting clearing to 100 acres at a time should stop the problem.

“In my opinion, there’s no way to mitigate the dust and dirt when those large pieces are cleared,” Turner said.

“What I saw, they had sprinklers going, trucks with water and everything else that didn’t put a dent in it.”

Turner said clearing 1,100 acres at a time creates a scene from the movie “Dune.” Kruse agreed that clearing limits could help but maintained the solution comes down to enforcement.

“If we were actually enforcing it, (developers) would have voluntarily started clearing 100 acres or 50 acres because they wouldn’t want the fines and the red tags,” Kruse said. “They would’ve been doing this on their own accord.”

A red tag is a stop work order.

When Lake Flores in west Bradenton was red-tagged three times, the developer complained to Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge that the equipment rentals cost $75,000 a day.

“That’s the punitive measure that can be taken,” Van Ostenbridge said.

“If we put in a fine of $5,000 a day, that’s nothing in the grand scheme of things.”

Van DeRee said when the county issued violations on developments near his home, the responses were short-lived as “contractors would fix it in a few days and then a couple of weeks later, they go back to the same old way.”

Lennar has put straw over 55 acres of its 1,300-acre site, but residents say it is not enough.

“It is so bad that you can not see traffic coming toward you,” Foxbrook resident Brenda Smith said. “We have additional expenses put on us.

We have health issues, safety issues.

We have dirty homes, and I don’t live in a dirty home. I don’t appreciate not being able to invite people into my home because I’m embarrassed because of it. Fine them, stop them, do whatever you have to do. We have to be able to live.”

3A

YourObserver.com

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

Frame It Up

VOTED SARASOTA

Readers’ Choice

“WINNER”

• OVER 5,000 FRAME MOULDING STYLES MATS FILLETS LINERS • All Paper Art/Canvas & Needle Art Framing • Mirrors Framed To Fit Any Size Opening

Best Framing Services!

Custom

PICTURE & MIRROR FRAMING

Mon.- Fri. 9:30 - 5pm Sat. 9:30 -12:30pm

(941)924-6656

25% OFF

Expires 5/11/24

Your home.

Beautifully

Any Frame Order

Clean.

Courtesy image

Manatee Technical College Dental Assisting students Serina Marshall, Damarian Vincent, Irma Galvan, Nayeli Centeno-Figueroa and Jessica Leseberg win gold at the Florida SkillsUSA 2024 State Leadership and Skills Conference.

Bringing home the gold Manatee Technical College students walked away from the Florida SkillsUSA 2024 State Leadership and Skills Conference in Jacksonville with 33 gold medals.

The gold medalists will go on to compete in the SkillsUSA National Championships in Atlanta in June.

Besides the 33 first-place winners, MTC also claimed 15 second-place victories and 10 third-place wins.

Of the 58 medalists, eight were in the high school division and 50 were in the college division.

County confirms new HR director The Manatee County Commission unanimously confirmed Kate Barnett as the county’s new human resources director April 23 after serving as the department’s interim director since June 2023.

“I’m extremely excited about the opportunity to be the next HR director for the county,” Barnett said in a news release. “Along with our team, our focus has been on employee engagement and determining how we empower employees to do work that matters — every day.”

Barnett has been with Manatee County for three years.

Before joining the county, Barnett spent eight years building a business that made an impact in downtown Wheaton, Illinois, according to

(941) 952-1000 | GorillaKleen.com

Spring Cleaning

Commission funds community initiatives The Manatee County Commission has approved funding for various initiatives for community organizations, public safety, transportation and more.

Commissioners earmarked $1.6 million for intersection improvements at 44th Avenue East at Uihlein Road, 44th Avenue East at Wood Fern Trail, Rangeland Parkway at Uihlein Road and Rangeland Parkway at New Haven Boulevard.

Commissioners also moved $962,052 into the Parks and Recreation fund for improvements to the pump room and restrooms at John Marble Park, which is under construction and expected to be completed by the end of the year.

More than $1.8 million was appropriated from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grants to community organizations.

Emergency services will purchase 40 new transport ventilators with a $616,534 transfer of funds. An additional $252,686 will be used to purchase a high-water rescue vehicle for the Beach Patrol Division of Manatee County Public Safety.

Specialized Dental Care

FURNITURE - TABLES - CHAIRS - LAMPS - RUGS - MIRRORS - ACCESSORIES

Oral Surgery, Periodontal, Restorative, Dental Hygiene Trust your oral health to a specialist IMPLANT SURGERY

up to

ESTHETIC GUM GRAFTING

EXTRACTIONS BONE GRAFTING

COSMETIC VENEERS CROWNS

IMPLANT TEETH

Providing simple to complex specialty dental care in one convenient location

for

OFFERING FULL-SERVICE INTERIOR DESIGN & RENOVATIONS

423960-1

SAN MARCO PLAZA 8205 NATURES WAY, SUITE 101 • LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL 34202 MON-FRI 10-5 • 941-907-9759 • DIVINEINTERIORSGROUP.COM

HARRY F. HARING III DMD

MAGGIE MISCHHARING DMD, MS

KATHERINE E. MISCH DMD

CRAIG M. MISCH DDS, MDS

SPECIALIST IN PROSTHODONTICS AND FULL MOUTH ESTHETICS

SPECIALIST IN PERIODONTICS & IMPLANT SURGERY

SPECIALIST IN PROSTHODONTICS AND TEETH IN A DAY

Minimally invasive periodontal and implant surgical techniques to improve patients’ oral health

Over 30 years experience with an eye for achieving a natural perfection in dental implant restorations

SPECIALIST IN ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY & PROSTHODONTICS

Master clinician using the latest technology to artistically transform smiles using veneers and crowns

PUBLIC NOTICES AUDITOR INFORMATION Verified Audit 1101 Fifth Ave., Suite 270 | San Rafael, CA 94901 (415) 461-6006 | www.verifiedaudit.com

International lecturer, faculty at Univ. of Michigan, U of F & PENN, author of numerous scientific publications and textbooks

A Family-Owned Dental Speciality Practice

The Sarasota/Siesta Key, East County and Longboat Observers meet the legal requirements to publish legal and public notices in Sarasota & Manatee counties, per F.S. 50.011.

422879-1

423895-1

Since 2011, Gorilla Kleen has cleaned more homes and businesses in the Sarasota area than any other company.

Let us put our experience to work cleaning and protecting your home.

the release.

Her business was awarded Business of the Year for her community outreach initiatives.

Barnett currently is pursuing her Juris Masters from Florida State University.

CHECK OUR REVIEWS ONLINE

www.drmisch.com

120 South Tuttle Ave Sarasota, FL 34237

941.957.6444

415460-1

416424-1

6578 Superior Ave.

FrameItUpGallery.com

NEWS BRIEFS

4A

YourObserver.com

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

5A

Progress continues on new schools New high school is expected to open in August 2027 while the new K-8 school is expected in August 2025.

K-8 SCHOOL Location: East of Uihlein Road, approximately one-quarter mile south of State Road 64, on Academic Avenue Size: 40 acres Capacity: 1,620 students Expected opening: Elementary in 2025, middle in 2026 Project estimate: $106 million

59TH AVE . EAST

HIGH SCHOOL Location: South of Rangeland Parkway and west of Post Boulevard Size: 103 acres Capacity: Nearly 2,000 students Expected opening: August 2027 Estimated cost: $150 million

2025. It includes the classrooms for kindergarten through fifth grade, as well as the core facilities such as the administration area, media center, kitchen, dining area and classrooms for art and music.

The middle school portion of the school is expected to be complete in February 2026, and the school will welcome middle school students in August 2026.

The school is projected to have 1,620 students, with the potential for an expansion that would add 250 students to the capacity.

The district will finalize the guaranteed maximum price of the K-8 school, which is expected to cost approximately $106 million, during the May 15 School Board of Manatee County meeting. Ranaldi said the cost of the project is coming in $1 million under budget with the cost per square foot at $405.

70

64 L E I N R D.

prototype that maybe has different classroom configurations.”

The estimated $150 million project will help alleviate overcrowding at Lakewood Ranch High School that persists despite the district completing the construction of a 22-classroom addition on the high school’s campus in January.

Ranaldi said determining the rezoning for the high school will occur in the 2026-27 school year as the district prepares to open the school in August 2027.

As the wait continues on the new high school, East County residents can watch the new K-8 school in Lakewood Ranch begin to take shape.

Construction on the school, which is located on an approximately 40-acre site off Uihlein Road, has begun. The elementary portion of the school is expected to open in August

The School District of Manatee County owns 103 acres north of 59th Avenue East. The site will be used for a future high school.

ACADEMIC AVE .

The School District of Manatee County is using a 40-acre site south of State Road 64 and east of Uihlein Road to build a K-8 school.

U IH

he School District of Manatee County will have many decisions to make as it intends to open the new high school off Rangeland Parkway in August 2027.

The high school will be on approximately 103 acres of land south of Rangeland Parkway and west of Post Boulevard. The land was obtained during a land swap with SchroederManatee Ranch in 2021.

During the 2024-25 school year, the district will select an architect to begin the design of the school.

Joseph Ranaldi, the deputy superintendent of operations for the school district, said the district is looking to make the school’s capacity nearly 2,000 students, but the district needs to consider the programming that will be offered at the school. The determined programming could alter the school capacity.

Ranaldi said high schools can vary in size. He’s planned high schools with capacities ranging from 1,200 students to 2,000 students.

With the project in its infancy, Ranaldi said the district has yet to discuss the types of programs the high school will offer once it’s opened.

“We’re going to do some fairly extensive programming to see if that 1,900 student stations is appropriate or meets the actual programming needs, so we’ll be doing a lot of program design to see what we actually desire for the campus size,” he said.

When it comes to design, Ranaldi said every high school is different based on the programming, so the district might use an existing design for a high school and modify it to fit the needs of the new high school.

“I don’t think we’ll be designing from scratch,” he said. “We’ll find a

LORRAINE RD.

PROJECT DETAILS

SENIOR EDITOR

T

POST BLVD.

LIZ RAMOS

R ANGEL AND PK W Y.

LUXURY REAL ESTATE DEFINED

OVER $82 MILLION SOLD AND PENDING IN 2024 OVER $164 MILLION SOLD AND PENDING IN 2023

“

“Donna is a true professional. She has the uncanny ability to make you feel important and heard at all times, $5,975,000

8341 FARINGTON COURT THE CONCESSION

PRICE IMPROVEMENT $2,200,000

15809 CASTLE PARK TERRACE COUNTRY CLUB EAST

regardless of how busy she is.” – Eric G. “Donna Soda worked diligently to market our home. Our home was a unique listing and she used sound judgment and ethical standards to market and negotiate. We would recommend her to anyone considering listing a home.” – Kathryn C. “Donna was amazing to work with.

She was efficient and very knowledgeable

$2,100,000

8428 CANE BAY COURT THE ISLES

$1,695,000

15515 DERNA TERRACE ESPLANADE AT AZARIO

NO. 1 SMALL TEAM

NO. 15 SMALL TEAM

by sales volume in Sarasota and Manatee counties

by sales volume in Florida

TOP 100 team in sales volume by Sotheby’s International Realty® 2022

about the market.” – Ann M.

To find out more about our recordbreaking luxury sales and how we can work for you, scan the QR code.

Donna Soda, REALTOR® Donna.Soda@PremierSIR.com 941.961.5857

SCHEMMELSODAGROUP.COM With expert market knowledge and unparalleled team resources, we can provide the highest level of service throughout the buying and selling process for customers on the barrier islands, mainland neighborhoods, and in the area’s golf course and master-planned communities, including Lakewood Ranch and Palmer Ranch.

CONTACT US TODAY!

414184-1

Sotheby’s International Realty® and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered service marks used with permission. Each office is independently owned and operated. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Property information herein is derived from various sources, including, but not limited to, county records and multiple listing services, and may include approximations. All information is deemed accurate. Source: Stellar MLS; RealTrends 2023.

6A

YourObserver.com

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

The Fresh Market opens in The Green More than 100 residents lined up to be the first shoppers in The Green’s new store on State Road 70.

LESLEY DWYER STAFF WRITER

O

n April 24, the parking lot at The Green looked like Black Friday. But instead of doorbusters and holiday deals, this crowd had a different draw: the opening of The Fresh Market.

More than 100 residents lined up before 8 a.m. April 24 to be the first shoppers in the store. Lines for the checkouts flowed into the aisles, and the butcher’s counter served nearly 25 customers in the first 15 minutes of the doors opening.

Lakewood Ranch neighbors Toula Vasos and Linda Adams carpooled and shopped together.

“I was hoping for a Fresh Market before there was any indication this would be a Fresh Market,” Vasos said.

“I moved here from Indiana about a year and a half ago. We had Fresh Markets in Indiana. So when I heard a Fresh Market was going in here, I couldn’t wait. I love the fresh guacamole that’s made here.”

Adams is simply sick of driving to Whole Foods on University Parkway.

That was something Fresh Market’s Regional Manager of Operations Todd Kerscher used to hear regularly at The Fresh Market at University Town Center.

“Every day, the folks in Lakewood Ranch would come in and say, ‘What are you doing to us? We’re driving way too far,’” Kerscher said. “When this became available, we thought it was a no-brainer from a demographic perspective. The clientele here is really well suited to what we do.”

All The Fresh Market stores offer hand-picked produce and custom-cut meats. The more than 24,000-square-foot store on State Road 70 offers the latest iteration of the supermarket that includes an expanded kitchen.

“There are significantly more offerings that are ready-to-eat, also things that can be taken home and, with very little prep, be on the table for the family very quickly,” Kerscher said. “We employ people from the restaurant industry who are chefs as opposed to classically trained grocers.”

The brisket is smoked over local hardwoods for 12 hours in an inhouse smoke pit. The Fresh & Hot Pizzas are made in-house, too.

Customers can grab and go or stay to eat. Tables are set up inside the store and on the outside patio.

The store on S.R. 70 opens at 7 a.m., an hour earlier than the store on University Parkway. Both stores close at 9 p.m.

To further cater to the breakfast crowd, the S.R. 70 store added breakfast sandwiches to the menu.

And there are three ways to get coffee — a self-service station, a fullservice station and a coffee bar. The coffee bar offers iced coffees, lattes, mochas and hot tea.

The produce, deli, meat, seafood, bakery and floral departments are full-service. Specialty products include cheese, wine and local craft beers.

While Publix dominates the grocery store market in the Lakewood Ranch area — there’s a Publix across

Photos by Lesley Dwyer

Residents line up to get into The Fresh Market on April 24.

the greatest experience they’ve ever had grocery shopping.

The grand opening was no exception to that credo. The event started with a bread-breaking ceremony in front of the store. The experience continued inside the store with a performance by award-winning international concert cellist Steve Kramer.

The first 500 guests received a customized Lakewood Ranch shopping bag, and Feeding Tampa Bay received a check for $2,000. The store will also make weekly food donations to the nonprofit. Feeding Tampa Bay provides food assistance across 10 counties, including Manatee.

Rose Truong and Thu Tran drove to work early in the morning April 24. They work next door to The Fresh Market at Lavish Nails & Spa. Not only were the women excited to check out the store and shop, they’re happy to have an anchor store back in the plaza.

“We couldn’t wait,” Tran said.

“It’ll drive business to us, too.”

Less than 15 minutes after opening, the butcher’s counter is serving its 24th customer.

the street from the new store on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard – Kerscher said the brand doesn’t worry about the competition.

“A lot of guests think of typical grocery shopping, getting milk and laundry detergent and all that, as

a task,” he said. “With restaurant quality food and quick, convenient meals at a great value, we’re able to answer that life long question of ‘What’s for dinner?’ quickly.”

Kerscher said the goal of every staff member is to give the customer

Alustra®, Duette® Operating Systems PowerView® Motorization

Dr. Kansara at Coastal Eye Institute, is a leading expert in the field of ophthalmology, specializing in:

BLINDS•SHUTTERS DRAPERIES•WALLCOVERINGS

• Glaucoma Management & Surgery • Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Procedures • Micro-Incision Cataract Surgery • Routine Eye Care

heraldtribune.com

WINNER

941-925-7800 mmwallcoveringsblinds.com

424443-1

Wallcoverings & Blinds, Inc. Since 1989

His patient-centric approach ensures personalized treatment plans that cater to your unique eye health needs.

Janet and Curt Mattson Owners

Trusted Care In Your Neighborhood

Whether you’re seeking preventative care or battling an eye condition, Dr. Kansara’s expertise and compassionate care can guide you towards improved vision and a healthier lifestyle. He is dedicated to staying at the forefront of ophthalmic advancements, offering the latest treatments and technologies to deliver the best possible outcomes for his patients.

Serving Patients with Chronic Pain for 24 Years NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! PROGRAMS OF EXCELLENCE

Don’t miss this opportunity to receive compassionate and personalized eye care.

Interventional Treatments & Procedures Medical Management of Chronic Pain Pain & Addiction Medicine

Dr. Kansara looks forward to helping you see the world more clearly.

Pain & Balance Physical Therapy Behavioral Health Clinical Hypnotherapy *program availability varies by location

BRADENTON

SARASOTA

LAKEWOOD RANCH

422900-1

PORT CHARLOTTE

ST. PETERSBURG

941-708-9555

ARCADIA

ENGLEWOOD

VENICE CLEARWATER

RamosCenter.com

MEDICARE, MOST COMMERCIAL INSURANCES, VA, PERSONAL INJURY & WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ACCEPTED

420830-1

6310 Health Pkwy., Ste. 340 • Lakewood Ranch 217 Manatee Ave. E. • Bradenton 111 S. Pineapple Ave., Ste 301 • Sarasota

CoastalEye.com • 941-748-1818 • Most Insurance Plans Welcomed

4801 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota Across from The Landings

YourObserver.com

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

7A

CDDs seek uniform regulation of lakes MOTHER’S DAY SALE

Currently, only CDD1 has rules to regulate the ponds and lakes within its district.

UP TO 40

LESLEY DWYER STAFF WRITER

I

Lesley Dwyer

Only CDD1 has rules for ponds, lakes and fishing. This sign is posted along Hidden River Trail.

WATER RULES IN CDD1

These are some of the rules that currently apply in ponds and lakes within CDD1.

■ Fishing is not allowed behind a private residence without permission of the resident.

■ “Catch and release” is mandatory for bass and encouraged for all other fish.

■ Fishing is restricted to one rod/reel or drop/ hand line per person fishing. No set lines are allowed.

■ No gill or throw netting of any fish is allowed, and fishing with live bait is prohibited.

■ No vehicle parking is allowed on a common grassy area adjacent to any lake to fish on the lake.

■ No fishing is allowed between dusk and dawn.

■ Boats will be no longer than 16 feet in length.

■ Use of gas powered or other internal combustion engines is prohibited.

■ Electric motors are restricted to a maximum thrust of 47 pounds (3HP).

■ Swimming is prohibited.

could be set on fire,” CDD4 Assistant Secretary Nancy Johnson said about the park. “I personally am very pro CDD4 banning fireworks period.”

The CDD cannot ban people from using fireworks on their own property during those three holidays.

ISRAEL ANTWERP LAKEWOOD RANCH

San Marco Plaza | 8225 Natures Way Suite 115 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 | 941-210-4052 424504-1

n a community built around lakes, Lakewood Ranch isn’t regulating many of them. That might change this summer.

As of now, only CDD1, which includes Summerfield and Riverwalk, has regulations in place regarding the lakes, ponds and any activities they might attract. Boating is only allowed on Summerfield, Heron and Trophy lakes. Catchand-release fishing is mandatory for bass, and swimming is prohibited.

Now, the rest of the CDDs are considering implementing rules. Staff is in the process of creating a set of rules that are expected to go before the CDDs and the public during June’s monthly meetings.

“Everyone had always assumed that it’s catch and release, but some people are getting fish and putting them in their coolers and bringing them home to eat,” District Counsel Andrew Cohen said. “CDD1 definitely has fishing policies, but it became evident that we should have some uniformity.”

The end goal is to come up with a policy that will apply across ponds and lakes in the entire community.

CDD4, which includes Greenbrook Adventure Park, is looking to add a rule after last Fourth of July when the pavilion burned down from improperly disposed fireworks. The rule is simply no fireworks.

It’s only legal to set off fireworks on three days of the year in Manatee County – July 4, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. But if a CDD or homeowners association bans fireworks, then they’re banned in any common areas on those days, too.

“We might have a pavilion now that hopefully won’t burn, but we have protective covering on exercise equipment and all those trees that

% OFF

CO N G R AT U L AT E S Gary S. Brochin

Managing Director/Investments Portfolio Manager – Solutions Program

Sarasota: (941) 329-6286 direct Atlanta: (404) 231-6535 direct broching@stifel.com www.brochinwealthmanagement.com

for being named to

Forbes’ 2024 Best-in-State Wealth Advisors.

Contact me for a complimentary consultation

Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated | Member SIPC & NYSE | www.stifel.com

422500-1

Forbes’ Best-in-State Wealth Advisors rankings are based on the 12-month period ending June 30 of the year prior to publication and selected by SHOOK Research, LLC from a pool of nominations as indicated in the methodology. The rankings may not be representative of any one client’s experience and are not indicative of the financial advisor’s future performance. For more information, see www.stifel.info/award-disclosures.

8A

YourObserver.com

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

Museum sees light at end of the tunnel in Sarasota The Sarasota Toy Museum and Moosehead Toys and Comics could open in July.

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

Friedrich Hayek

“Road to Serfdom,” 1944 Publisher and President / Emily Walsh, EWalsh@YourObserver.com

JAY HEATER MANAGING EDITOR

Associate Publisher — East County Observer / Lori Ruth, LRuth@YourObserver.com

W

ith respect to Johnny Cash, “I hear the train a-comin.’”

It’s going to be rolling around the bend on 17th Street in Sarasota as early as July.

That’s when Lakewood Ranch’s Richard Pierson expects to open his Sarasota Toy Museum.

A large space in the museum will be dedicated to a professionally built (by David Frary) HO scale layout modeled after the ski area in Killington, Vermont, that has been set up and maintained by the Sarasota Bay Model Railroad Society. The layout has sections that go from winter to spring to summer to fall.

The layout was featured in Model Railroader Scenery Magazine.

“This is a world-class layout,” said Lakewood Ranch’s George Borsari, the founder of the Sarasota Bay Model Railroad Society. “Just look at it. It has 28,000 handmade trees, a staggering number.

“This was built to be a museum layout. It was designed for people to watch the trains run.”

Pierson struck a deal with the members of the Sarasota Bay Model Railroad Society because he wanted the train layout in his new museum to be something more.

“Our members like to run the trains, so we designed it so people can come here and run them, not just watch them,” Borsari said.

Pierson’s idea for starting the Sarasota Toy Museum came during an antiquing trip to Quechee, Vermont, the site of the Vermont Antique Mall.

It was there he met Gary Neil, who had been curating a toy exhibit for more than 40 years and whose finds were on display at the antique mall.

Neil told Pierson that he wanted to retire and was looking for someone who would not only buy the toys but also keep them to be displayed in a museum. Pierson told him of his desire to start the Sarasota Toy Museum, and they struck a deal.

Pierson loaded two 53-foot tractor trailers with the toys and headed to a Sarasota storage facility. The trains and the associated landscape materials were loaded up last because Pierson had decided not to take them, simply because they had more bulk than he thought he could handle.

His wife, Mary Pierson, objected.

She said it didn’t make sense not to take the trains because they were amazing artwork and would be a hit in the museum.

Eventually, he loaded up the trains, too.

It also became an important part of the deal that Pierson has a 20-yearold son Jacob, who has autism.

“When I started talking to Gary, I told him I had an adult autistic son, and he said, ‘I do, too,’” Pierson said.

Pierson said the toy store and museum were projects that Jacob would enjoy. “He loves trains and he loves toys,” Pierson said.

When the Sarasota Toy Museum opens, it will be open to all special needs children and adults for free.

Pierson found a 6,000-squarefoot building for rent on 17th Street just off the corner of Beneva Road.

He decided to dedicate 4,000 square feet to the museum while the front 2,000 feet would be another of his businesses, Moosehead Toys and Comics.

He put all the toys from Vermont in storage, and then spent time looking at the train layout, which was in more than 50 pieces, not including all the boxes that contained various landscape pieces and train accessories.

“I was just looking at the mass of what I had,” he said.

“I had people I knew take it apart, but I didn’t have anyone to put it together. So me not knowing anything about trains, I went looking for train clubs.”

He found Ellenton’s Dave Fontaine, who is on the board of directors of the Sarasota Bay Model Railroad Society. Fontaine, who is 64, built his first model train layout when he

EAST COUNTY

Executive Editor and COO / Kat Wingert, KWingert@YourObserver.com

Photos by Jay Heater

Owner Richard Pierson hopes to open the Sarasota Toy Museum by July.

The Sarasota Bay Model Railroad Society was recruited to rebuild the layout previously shown in Quechee, Vermont.

was 15 years old and has pursued the hobby his entire life.

Pierson admitted looking upon the pile of model trains and parts in storage and thinking he never would see it all put together like it was when he bought it in Vermont.

“We were looking at it thinking, ‘This is going to be a challenge,’” Pierson said.

But then Fontaine and Pierson went to work.

While Pierson has workers ready to build all the display cabinets once he gets further along in the permitting process, the model railroad layout is mostly finished.

Besides piecing everything together, Fontaine has changed the display from one that was coin-operated — allowing patrons to put coins into a slot to move select trains around — to a “DCC” or digital command control system, which allows the layout, sounds, trains and accessories to be controlled by a computer.

Pierson said eventually his patrons at the museum will be able to control the layout through their cell phones.

“It was a big step,” said Borsari, who said gone are the days when “blocks” of the layout were con-

RIGHT ON TRACK What: The Sarasota Toy Museum Expected opening: July Address: 3580 17th St., Sarasota Owner: Richard Pierson Features: Toys from the early 1800s to present time More information for Sarasota Toy Museum: Call 415-519-2649 More information for the Sarasota Bay Model Railroad Society: Call 202374-8521

trolled by switches that were mounted on the board.

“It is not a matter of running a train around a Christmas tree anymore,” Borsari said.

The Sarasota Toy Museum and Moosehead Toys and Comics will be staffed by Pierson and his two sons, Jacob and Richard Jr., who is 34.

Pierson, who made a living in the fashion industry working for Tommy Hilfiger and Guess Jeans before retiring, said while the model railroad component is an entertaining feature of the museum, he has plenty of antique toys to round out his museum.

“I’ve got cap guns from back in the 1800s,” he said. “I’ve got hundreds of vintage lunch boxes, a large collection of tin toys from the turn of the century (and early 1900s), Barbies, Star Wars collections, red line Hot Wheels and early battery operated toys.”

Pierson said he never had many toys himself growing up because he was a kid at a time when many children played outside and used whatever was available, such as sticks, as toys.

He would like his patrons to experience “the wow factor” when they come into the museum, thinking about the toys they had in their childhood.

Managing Editor / Jay Heater, JHeater@YourObserver.com Senior Editor / Liz Ramos, LRamos@YourObserver.com Sports Editor / Ryan Kohn, RKohn@YourObserver.com Staff Writer / Lesley Dwyer, LDwyer@ YourObserver.com Digital & Engagement Editor / Kaelyn Adix, KAdix@YourObserver.com Digital Content Producer / Jim DeLa, JDeLa@YourObserver.com Copy Editor / Gina Reynolds Haskins, GRHaskins@YourObserver.com Senior Editorial Designer / Melissa Leduc, MLeduc@YourObserver.com A+E Editor / Monica Roman Gagnier, MGagnier@YourObserver.com Director of Advertising / Jill Raleigh, JRaleigh@YourObserver.com Regional Sales Director / Penny Nowicki, PNowicki@YourObserver.com Regional Digital Director / Kathleen O’Hara, KOHara@YourObserver.com Senior Advertising Executive / Laura Ritter, LRitter@YourObserver.com Advertising Executives / Richeal McGuinness, RMcGuinness@ YourObserver.com; Lexi Huelsman, Lexi@ YourObserver.com; Jennifer Kane, JKane@ YourObserver.com; Honesty Mantkowski, HMantkowski@YourObserver.com; Toni Perren, TPerren@YourObserver. com; Maura Templeton, MTempleton@ YourObserver.com; Brenda White, BWhite@YourObserver.com Classified Advertising Sales Executive / Anna Reich, AReich@YourObserver.com Sales Operations Manager / Susan Leedom, SLeedom@YourObserver.com Sales Coordinator/Account Manager Lori Downey, LDowney@YourObserver.com Advertising/Marketing Coordinator / Caitlin Ellis, CEllis@YourObserver.com Digital Fulfillment Specialist / Emma B. Jolly, EJolly@YourObserver.com Tributes Coordinator / Kristen Boothroyd, Tributes@YourObserver.com Director of Marketing / Robin Lankton, RLankton@YourObserver.com Marketing Specialist / Melanie Melone, MMelone@YourObserver.com Director of Creative Services / Caleb Stanton, CStanton@YourObserver.com Creative Services Administrator / Marjorie Holloway, MHolloway@ YourObserver.com Advertising Graphic Designers / Luis Trujillo, Taylor Poe, Louise Martin, Shawna Polana Digital Developer / Jason Camillo, JCamillo@YourObserver.com Information Technology Manager / Homer Gallego, HGallego@YourObserver. com Chief Financial Officer / Laura Strickland, LStrickland@YourObserver.com Controller / Rafael Labrin, RLabrin@YourObserver.com Office and Accounting Coordinator / Donna Condon, DCondon@ YourObserver.com

Observer Media Group Inc. is locally owned.

Publisher of the Longboat Observer, East County Observer, Sarasota/Siesta Key Observer, West Orange Times & Observer, Southwest Orange Observer, Business Observer, Jacksonville Daily Record, Key Life Magazine, LWR Life Magazine, Baldwin Park Living Magazine and Season Magazine

CEO / Matt Walsh MWalsh@YourObserver.com President / Emily Walsh Chairman Emeritus / David Beliles Vice President / Lisa Walsh (1995-2023)

Richard Pierson says the toy collection he bought to stock the Sarasota Toy Museum ranges in date from the early 1800s to present day.

8130 Lakewood Main St., Suite D207 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 941-755-5357

YourObserver.com © 2024 The Observer Media Group Inc. All Rights Reserved

YourObserver.com

SIDE OF RANCH

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

9A

JAY HEATER

Key questions need to be asked before election

“L

For anyone running for a Manatee County Commission seat — Why do we not have a set plan and a timeline for amenities at Premier Park?

Manatee County has spent almost $10 million taxpayer dollars to purchase Premier Sports Campus and another 111 acres adjacent to it that was supposed to become a major park on the east side of the county, and yet we have precious little to show for that expenditure.

We do have plans for an aquatics and racquetball complex that is planned to be finished in 2026 after several delays, but a dive pool that would be important for attracting

can’t we take the amount dedicated to teacher salaries in the referendum and move that amount to the regular budget? Then move other programs or expenditures in that same amount, and vote on them in the referendum? Why isn’t that simple? Is it that school administrators feel that voters will be more sympathetic to underpaid teachers when it comes to a referendum, as compared to money for arts or school bus monitors or extra security? Perhaps the feeling is that Manatee County voters would never turn down such a self tax to help the teachers. Will that feeling change if their home and car insurance costs continue to go through the roof, groceries turn into luxuries and gas is sold by the pint?

Courtesy image

The current design for the Premier Racquet and Aquatic Complex. The 25-meterby-25-yard pool (3) is being removed from the plans.

significant swimming events has been scrapped due to cost overruns.

Lakewood Ranch swim coach Steve Lubrino is among those who said it doesn’t make sense to build a pool complex to attract kids who are interested in swimming and diving, along with big events, and then cut an important feature such as the diving well.

We have been told by the county that a similar dive well at G.T. Bray Park attracted few kids interested in diving, but if we are going all out to stimulate sports tourism and economic impact, doesn’t it make sense to have all the bells and whistles that would capture the biggest events?

I understand our commissioners want to protect our interests and our tax money, but if you don’t want to build a first-class, complete

facility, why not scrap the entire competitive pool idea and build a really cool recreational facility to serve residents for less money?

Please explain.

As an aside to this conversation, we could ask why if Manatee County can’t afford a dive well at its Premier Park aquatics facility, it has $30 million to build a veterans park in Palmetto, an idea that was introduced in February?

For anyone running for the school board — Why can’t we come up with a budget that includes 100% of teacher salaries so we can stop making this a critical point when our voters are asked to tax themselves by referendum every four years?

Teachers’ salaries should be a certain thing, not an extra. Why

For anyone running for the commission — How can you justify cutting our wetlands protections by explaining your votes as “land rights” issues?

Since when did those living in Manatee County have the right to do whatever they want with their land? Isn’t that what zoning is all about? Isn’t that why we can tell landowners they can’t build a chicken farm on the banks of a reservoir, isn’t that why landowners can’t build an eight-story building in the middle of the Country Club?

Please explain.

For anyone running for the commission — What is your plan for the future area development boundary?

At present, it would appear there is no plan, and that is scary. How about those running for office just being honest if he or she wants to scrap the boundary altogether.

It’s OK; at least we would know where you stand. If he or she wants a boundary, how about a detailed explanation of what it might look like? I imagine most of us understand that people are moving to

THE TRUSTED CHOICE //

We know that choosing where to receive care after

the area and we have to accommodate growth. But what should that growth look like? Are there any plans to protect agricultural or farm lands? Is there any cap at all on growth? Is there any plan to stop blowing up population in certain corridors where the infrastructure can’t support the homes? Just look at Upper Manatee River Road. Push for details.

Here are some other quick hits: For anyone running for District 72 representative — How, if you have not had experience in public service, can you be effective in the Legislature? Everyone has to start somewhere, but please explain how you can get things done?

For anyone running for a commission seat? — Is there any way to stop development that obviously is not compatible with a neighborhood that it will border? It appears being compatible means nothing anymore.

For anyone running for school board — Why are there different safety requirements in building regular district schools as opposed to charter schools?

To anyone who is running for Supervisor of Elections — Why do we need to pay a supervisor of elections $170,000 a year if you need no real expertise to do it?

I am sure you have many of your own questions. So please, get out there and ask them.

Jay Heater is the managing editor for the East County Observer. Contact him at JHeater@ YourObserver.com.

Please join us at an upcoming

Community Education Program.

Learn from healthcare experts on a variety of topics, hosted by Encompass Health.

a life-changing illness or injury is an important decision. When you choose our hospital for your rehabilitation, you receive compassionate care from an expert team that works together to help you meet your unique goals. Our clinicians combine innovative technologies and advanced therapies into a treatment plan that helps you achieve what’s important to you.

Your dedicated care team includes: • Occupational, physical and speech therapists • Physicians

• Dietitians • Pharmacists • Case managers

• Registered nurses Conditions we treat: • Brain injuries

• Spinal cord injuries

• Neurological disorders

• Stroke

• Parkinson’s disease

• And many more

You have a choice for your rehabilitative care.

Choose to get back to what matters most.

Community Cardiac Support Group Thursday, May 2 Noon – 1:30pm

Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce 2702 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte Lunch provided. RSVP 941.376.2747

Community Stroke & Cardiac Support Group Thursday, May 23 Noon – 1:00pm Fire Station 1, Meeting Room 112 Harbor Drive S., Venice Lunch provided. RSVP 941.284.0074

For more information on these programs and others, please scan the QR code or call 941.705.7070. encompasshealth.com/sarasotarehab ©2024:Encompass Health Corporation:MyTurn

417693-1

ucy, you got some ‘splainin’ to do!”

For those of us who have lived a little, we heard that comic line many times in the sitcom “I Love Lucy,” whenever the main character Lucy had to answer to her Cuban-American bandleader husband, Ricky, for something stupid she had done.

Now whether or not you feel Manatee County elections in 2024 are one big sitcom, there is certainly lots of explaining to do, and sometimes for stupid decisions.

The winners of the upcoming elections represent you — the residents and taxpayers — and they plan your future, affect the value of your homes and can have a profound affect on your quality of life.

So if you don’t ask some very important questions before you go to the polls ... well ... you deserve what you get. Demand that candidates debate in public forums. If they aren’t willing to answer questions before an election, why would you expect them to be transparent once in office?

Here are a few questions to ask various politicians when you run into them along the campaign trail.

Please add many others of your own.

10A

YourObserver.com

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

Need for speed

Orthopedics

Lakewood Ranch Cub Scouts design their own cars to race to success at annual Pinewood Derby.

WELCOMES

LIZ RAMOS SENIOR EDITOR

Liz Ramos

W

Michael Warren, MD

hen Lakewood Ranch’s Grayson Yost was given a pinewood derby car kit, it was a clean slate.

The kit came with a block of Orthopedics wood, four wheels and four screws.

He knew he had to abide by Cub Scout Pinewood Derby rules such as the limits on weight, width and length of his car.

With it being his first Pinewood Derby, he started doing research with Dr. Michael Warren brings to Intercoastal Medical Group at the his the help of his dad, Justin Yost.

Lakewood Ranch I office & Beneva Professional Center a wealth of They learned tips and tricks, including baking the wood so there knowledge and experience in Orthopedics. wouldn’t be any moisture in it to add to the weight and using graphite on Undergraduate: Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL the wheels to lessen the friction.

When race time came for his pack Medical School: Florida State University College of Medicine, April 4, Grayson Yost was ready.

Tallahassee, FL His car met all the requirements, Residency: Orthopedic Surgery Residency, Ochsner Medical and he was pleased with the car’s paint job of blue with red flames.

Center, New Orleans, Louisiana He watched excitedly as his car Fellowship: Orthopedic Surgery Sports Medicine Fellowship, sped down the track. Yost, and his University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida father, were surprised to see his car place first in each of the three races, Hospital Affiliations: Lakewood Ranch Medical Center; Doctors Hospital; securing his spot as one of three Cub Sarasota Memorial Hospital Scouts from Pack 126 to compete at the 2024 Manatee District Pinewood Derby May 4 at Bethany Baptist A Patient Focused, Multi-Specialty Group l National Expertise l Multiple Locations Church. The derby will host the top three winners from six dens.

Although scouts were given the same car kit, each scout had different Lakewood Ranch I approaches to increase speed.

11505 Rangeland Parkway, Bradenton, FL 34211 YouTube and Pinterest were places to go for design inspiration and hints on making the car faster.

“You get sucked into a rabbit hole on YouTube pretty quickly about Beneva Professional Center pinewood derby cars and what works best,” said Lakewood Ranch’s Joe 943 S. Beneva Road, Suite 106, Sarasota, FL 34232 A Patient Focused, Multi-Specialty Group l National Expertise l Multiple Locations Koehler, whose son, Logan Koehler, Medicare and most insurances accepted is in Pack 126.

Many scouts focus on the car’s 8.26.21_IMG-Kassover-LWRII-18x24poster.indd 1 8/26/21 3:27 PM weight, which cannot exceed five A Patient Focused, Multi-Specialty Group l National Expertise l Multiple Locations ounces.

TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT, PLEASE CALL

941-362-8662

8.26.21_IMG-Kassover-LWRII-18x24poster.indd 1

8/26/21 3:27 PM

941-955-6748

8/26/21 3:27 PM

A Patient Focused, Multi-Specialty Group l National Expertise l Multiple Locations

8.26.21_IMG-Kassover-LWRII-18x24poster.indd 1

424511-1

8.26.21_IMG-Kassover-LWRII-18x24poster.indd 1

IF YOU GO 2024 MANATEE DISTRICT PINEWOOD DERBY When: 1 p.m. May 4 Where: Bethany Baptist Church, 26604 State Road 64 E., Myakka City Details: Watch the top three Cub Scouts from six dens compete at the annual districtlevel Pinewood Derby. The derby is Star Wars themed.

Star Wars attire is encouraged but not required.

More information: Contact Justin Dockery, DJWaldoProductions@yahoo. com.

Lakewood Ranch’s Grayson Yost and Logan Koehler love participating in the Pinewood Derby. They came up with the theme and design of their cars.

Joe Koehler spent hours two nights before the April 4 derby trying to add weight to get as close to five ounces as he could. He hollowed out the back half of the car and inserted weights and added a few more to the top. At 4.8 ounces, Joe Koehler called it a night.

Although parents help with the cars, Joe Koehler and Justin Yost said they try to let their sons do most of the work.

Both Grayson Yost and Logan Koehler loved painting their cars to match the theme they chose.

The real fun is on race day.

Justin Yost said he loved seeing the enthusiasm from the scouts as they compared cars and cheered each other on during the races. Joe Koehler added the races are a lesson on sportsmanship.

Logan Koehler won Best in Show for his pack with his Pokemon car.

8/26/21 3:27 PM

Make Memories WITH MOM!

EXCLUSIVELY AT COPENHAGEN IMPORTS

Life-changing sleep • Healthy mind Healthy body • Longer Life

NOW SAVE 20%!

5 STARS

The Ground Is Overrated BRADENTON

Text 941-322-2130 www.TreeUmph.com

“This place is awesome.

My teens loved it, the courses progressively get harder. It is definitely a workout!”

With special “Cooler”

world with exclusive

technology. Choose

adjustable technology

from Firm, Semi-Firm

built inside the mattress.

or Plush.

Just plug it in and relax.

Sweet dreams!

– Google Reviews

MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL *

copenhagen imports

Double the Adventure, Double the FUN!

FURNITURE+LIGHTING+ACCENTS+INTERIOR DESIGN

BUY 2/GET 2!

Buy 2 gift certificates (Adventure Ticket or Ape Up Tickets) and get 2 FREE!

7211 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, Florida 34231

421684-1

*Can only purchase 2 deals through May 27, 2024. Non-refundable. Gift certificates expire August 18, 2024.

Cannot be combined with any other offer.

*See Sales Associate for Details

Mon.-Sat. 10-6 • Sun. 12-5 941-923-2569 copenhagen-imports.com

424311-1

Zip•Climb Swing•Soar

The only mattress in the

YourObserver.com

11A

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

I was born for a purpose.

Trained to help you.

You hold me when you’re afraid, Whisper that I saved you, That I’m your brightest star.

I am your guide, your support, Your friend. A dog, I’m not.

With me, you see the world again.

formerly Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc

408358-1

dogsinc.org

YourObserver.com

NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

Florida’s Largest

IV SEDATION DENTAL GROUP is now open in Lakewood Ranch!

You no longer have to fear going to the dentist!

Lesley Dwyer

Parrish resident Addison Long and Ellenton resident Lexis Engle show off their gold medals at Hooves with H.E.A.R.T., where they both trained for the Special Olympics Florida.

H.E.A.R.T. of gold Hooves with H.E.A.R.T. offers therapeutic horseback riding and trains athletes for the Special Olympics.

LESLEY DWYER STAFF WRITER

W

ith a crowd of people watching, 29-yearold Lexis Engle blocks everyone out and focuses solely on her horse. For 17-year-old Addison Long, the crowd is a thrill.

She even cues the audience when she’s ready for a round of applause.

All eyes were on both Engle and Long when the pair won gold medals at the Special Olympics State Equestrian Competition on April 5 at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala.

The riders competed in different divisions, but in the same two events — Trails and Equitation.

Trails requires riders to maneuver their horses around an obstacle

NEW PATIENT SPECIAL

course, and equitation requires following instructions and maintaining the proper positioning on the horse.

Engle, an Ellenton resident, won the gold in both events. Parrish resident Long won the gold in Trails and took fourth in Equitation.

Engle and Long train at Hooves with H.E.A.R.T. (Horse Education and Riding Therapy). The nonprofit operates out of Cavalli Creek Farms on Gates Creek Road from November through May. Hooves partners with Special Olympics Florida to offer its Registered Training Program in Manatee County. At the end of each season, the farm hosts the Special Olympics Florida – Manatee County Equestrian Competition.

The equestrian training offered by the county to Special Olympic athletes only lasts 10 weeks. Hooves was formed in 2019 as a way to extend the training without transferring the cost onto the families.

It’s since grown into accommodating groups, as well, but all the programs are limited by barn space.

There’s only room for six horses, and there are limits on how much the

Plan a WILD Day for Mom!

FREE**

!

Y A D S ’ R MOTHE S PECIAL

Includes Full Mouth Exam and X-Rays, Consultation and 2nd Opinions $393 Value. Expires in 30 Days.

*

Advertised Services: D0150, D0210, D0330, D2740, D9243, D9997. The patient and any other person responsible for payment has a right to refuse, cancel payment, or be reimbursed for any other services, examination, or treatment that is performed as a result of and within 72 hours of responding to the advertisement for the free, discounted fee, or reduced x-rays. Due to insurance guidelines, our specials cannot be combined with other offers or dental insurance. *Same day appointments subject to availability. **Does NOT include insurance deductibles or insurance required office visit fees

Admission for Moms & Grandmothers!

MAY 11 & 1 2

PLUS moms & grandmothers can hold an exotic bird for FREE! Must buy online and use promo code: MD24

Book your Appointment Now!

*Restrictions apply. With purchase of same-day, full-priced adult or child admission.

CALL 813-DENTIST www.happydentistry.com

Sarasota's Favorite Family Attraction®

SarasotaJungleGardens.com • 941.355.5305

417979-1

9105 Town Center Parkway on Lakewood Ranch

421465-1 XNLV22139

12A

YourObserver.com

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

ABOUT THE NONPROFIT

LAKEWOOD RANCH MEDICAL CENTER PRESENTS

Hooves with H.E.A.R.T. 758 Gates Creek Road. Visit HoovesWithHeartFlorida.com.

FREE EVENING PROGRAM

Mission statement: To provide support and hope to individuals with special needs through equine-assisted activities and riding therapies

Surgical Treatment for Weight Loss, Acid Reflux and Heartburn. Are You Ready to Feel Better?

Samuel Yelverton, MD - General Surgeon Lakewood Ranch Medical Group

Courtesy image

important to Curtis.

“I made a promise to myself, and it’s been a very hard promise to keep, that this was not going to be a business,” she said. “I want it to be a true nonprofit because I understand they’re dealing with so many other things – doctors, medication, all of that other stuff.”

When Curtis saw what riders gained in just 10 weeks, she extended the program to run November through May. Now that she sees how many other community members can benefit, she wants to find a permanent home for the nonprofit.

Currently, Alessandro and Bonnie Galino own the property and loan it to the nonprofit. The couple’s daughter Lauren started the Special Olympics program. The house on the property is rented out, and Hooves leaves for the summer.

Even if Hooves had a permanent home, summer is a hot time of year for riding lessons. The bigger issues are that Curtis is capped at six horses and has to find temporary housing for them each year. Sometimes, the horses have to be split up.

Beyond logistics, Curtis simply wants Hooves to be able to carry on beyond her service.

“If I can establish it so nobody has to leave or go anywhere else and Hooves just lives (in one place), then whoever comes up after us, they can just assume the role,” she said. “I’m hoping somebody out there wants to help us do this for the future generations.”

Parrish resident Addison Long gets some practice in before the event.

When diet and exercise haven’t helped you lose weight, or you have serious health problems due to your weight, a robotic surgical weight-loss procedure might be right for you.

Samuel Yelverton, MD, board-certified general surgeon, will discuss how robotic surgical changes, using the da Vinci® Surgical System, can help you feel better and improve your quality of life.

Dr. Yelverton earned his medical degree at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson. He completed his general surgery residency at the Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C.

Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m.

Refreshments will be served.

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center 8330 Lakewood Ranch Blvd Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

Call 800-816-4145 or register online by going to lakewoodranchmedicalcenter.com and click on events. Space is limited, reserve your spot for this FREE program.

Individual results may vary. There are risks associated with any surgical procedure. Talk with your doctor about these risks to find out if bariatric or robotic surgery are right for you. Physicians are on the medical staff of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the nondiscrimination notice, visit our website. 242345455-2368677 4/24 423539-1

horses can be worked in a day.

There are 24 individual riders and a waiting list.

“This property is donated to us, and it’s a little farm and we appreciate it so much,” President Danielle Curtis said, “But we’re outgrowing it. The needs of our community are sometimes shocking to me.”

Individual riders have been diagnosed with special needs. Engle was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and a developmental delay, Long with autism.

However, the group lessons cater to special needs that arise from trauma. Participants are victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse.

Others are veterans or children who lost a parent. Some are first responders who have experienced secondhand trauma.

The programs are tailored to each group. For example, Curtis said the program for sex trafficking survivors is not about riding a horse, it’s about learning to trust themselves and others again.

“When we started, I didn’t know that this is where we’d be,” Curtis said. “We went from one day a week to two to three days a week for riding, plus all these programs that come out. It’s almost overwhelming.”

Hooves operates on volunteers and community donations. There are about 45 volunteers on the roster, and organizations like the Elks offer financial support. The Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks and Bradenton Elks contribute annually.

If a family is financially able to make a donation, the donation is welcome, but it is not a requirement of the program. Hooves doesn’t operate on a sliding scale. All individual riders ride for free, which was

13A

100% DEDICATION TO YOUR SATISFACTION THE HOME SERVICE PROS WHO CARE

donate &&shop onate donate &donate shop shop & shop

Building Materials | Furniture | Appliances g Materials Building | Furniture Materials Building | Appliances | Furniture Materials | |Appliances Furniture | Appliances ArtArt | Decorative | Lamps t | Decorative Accessories | Decorative Art |Accessories Lamps Accessories | Decorative Accessories | Lamps | Lamps

STAY COOL AND SAVE BIG WITH CARRIER SPRING SPECIAL! Get ahead of the scorching summer heat and skyrocketing prices with Aqua Plumbing & Air’s exclusive Carrier AC Spring Special! Don’t let inflation burn a hole in your pocket when you can beat it with unbeatable deals:

n 1nLocation n Stores 3 Stores n 13 Location 3 Stores 1 3 Location Stores 1 Location • Choose Carrier Cool Cash Rebates: Enjoy up to $1,400 in savings or 0% Interest Financing: Spread your payments over 48 months with no interest on select systems!

Tuesday -n Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm ay - Saturday Tuesday 10:00am - Saturday Tuesday -n 5:00pm -nSaturday 10:00am -n 5:00pm 10:00am - 5:00pm • Extra $1,500 Bonus: Aqua Plumbing & Air adds another $1,500 to sweeten the deal! n n Sarasota n Sarasota 2095 17th Street Sarasota 2095 17th Street 2095 17th Street 2095 17th Street n Sarasota • Federal Tax Credits: Get up to an additional $2,000 in savings with qualifying Heat Pumps!

Contact us today to schedule your consultation and take advantage of these deals before they’re gone!

n www.habitatsrq.org (941 ) n444-5783 n www.habitatsrq.org n www.habitatsrq.org (941 )www.habitatsrq.org (941 ) 444-5783 444-5783 444-5783 !

CALL NOW 414945-1

Our Our vision is everyone deserves a decent place to live. vision is everyone deserves vision aisdecent everyone Our place vision deserves to live. is everyone a decent deserves place to alive. decent place to live.941.366.7676

PLUMBING

ELECTRICAL

24 Hour Emergency Service www.AquaPlumbing.com Lic # cAc1816020 • PLbg cFc1428223 • ELEc Ec13009313

411014-1

large items tolarge donate?

Have large Have items Have to large donate?

Have items to donate? items to donate?

WATER TREATMENT Call toyour schedule free pick up. l to schedule Call to schedule freeCall pick toyour up. schedule free pick your free pick up.

Call to schedule ayour courtesy pick up.up.

14A

YourObserver.com

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

Can you solve it?

LET OUR HAND SURGEONS HELP!

LIZ RAMOS SENIOR EDITOR

S

Same/ Ne Appoin xt Day tme Availa nts ble!

Melissa M. Boyette M.D. Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon

Sara P. Simmons M.D. Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon

Hand and Wrist Injuries Finger Reduction/ Dislocation Trigger Finger Carpal Tunnel

Dupuytrens Contracture Hand and Wrist Arthritis Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Call 941-792-1404 to schedule your appointment or visit CoastalOrthopedics.com COVENIENT LOCATIONS IN: WEST BRADENTON

EAST BRADENTON 8000 SR 64 East Bradenton, Florida 34212

6202 17th Ave. West Bradenton, Florida 34209

LAKEWOOD RANCH 422907-1

8340 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. 3rd Floor, Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34202

ome English classes are spent discussing literary greats like William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens or Ernest Hemingway.

But Joseph Bockus’ Cambridge AICE English Language class at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy had other literary discussions.

Classes were spent brainstorming ways to commit murder. Ideas ranged from stabbings, shootings, death by wood chipper to even a victim being drowned in honey and eaten alive by ants and anteaters.

Other class periods were spent discussing character development and plot progression.

Although not a typical English class lesson, Bockus’ students were learning various literary aspects as the students collectively worked on their own murder mystery novel, “Did I Do It?” that has been selfpublished.

Bockus’ 18 Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy students began working on their novel during last school year. Now in their sophomore year, the students completed the novel.

The class decided their book would be a murder mystery, since many of them have a passion for mysteries as well as crime shows and novels.

Each student was responsible for writing a chapter of the book.

Throughout the writing process, the students would read each other’s chapters to work through any plot holes.

Sophomore Kiran Kalia said she was skeptical at first of how the book would come together as each student had different thoughts on what the book should include, and every student has a different style of writing.

But the class had a plan to ensure consistency in characters and plot.

They voted on famous people, including Sadie Sink, Louis Par-

Liz Ramos

AUTHORS OF ‘DID I DO IT?’ ■ Christian Arellano ■ Olivia Atrey ■ Payton Casto ■ John Conn ■ Patricia Conteh ■ Anrew Cordani ■ Maddie danko ■ Courtney Henderson ■ Sara Johnson ■ Kiran Kalia ■ Valentino Liberti ■ Olivia Longino ■ Leah Serrapica ■ Gracie Smith ■ Samantha Strobach ■ Shaun Ulstad ■ Gianna Weldon ■ Aidan Woodward

tridge and Elizabeth Olsen, to use for references on how the characters would look.

Sophomore Gianna Weldon said she loved having a part of a larger work. It allowed her and her classmates to design their respective chapter with personal twists and unique takes while threading it all into a novel.

Bockus spent 50 hours editing the book. By the end of the process, he could tell who wrote what chapter based on the style of writing.

After more than a year of working on the novel, Sophomore Olivia Longino said it was surreal to have a copy of the book in her hands during a signing day April 17.

Gulfside Bank has broken ground on a new location off Fruitville Road, east of I-75.

It’s hard to believe that just five short years ago, Gulfside Bank opened its doors to Sarasota’s business community for the first time. We’ve been growing to meet the financial needs of a vibrant, thriving community ever since.

423999-1

Today, Gulfside can do anything the big banks can do, only faster, with local decision making and a true personal touch you won’t find anywhere else. And we’re just getting started.

Come grow with Gulfside.

Downtown 333 N. Orange Avenue Sarasota, FL 34236

Fruitville East 2870 Height St. Sarasota, FL 34240

(941) 303-4200 | gulfsidebank.com

Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy sophomores Kiran Kalia, Olivia Longino, Samantha Strohbach and Gianna Weldon present “Did I Do It?,” a book they wrote with their 14 classmates in Joseph Bockus’ Cambridge AICE English Language class.

MAY 2, 2024

SPORTS

“We communicate well and work together, and we have a well-rounded team. That is how you get good outcomes.”

— Braden River High’s Natalie Davis SEE PAGE 17A

Fast

IF YOU GO

Break

What: FHSAA Class 3A tennis state tournament When: 8 a.m. May 1-3 (same time each day) Where: Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs Why: Braden River High sophomore Benecio Claudino and junior Grant Hicks are in the boys doubles competition.

Of note: The pair went undefeated (8-0) in the regular season and won its district championship.

Courtesy image

Former Braden River High running back Deshaun Fenwick signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent April 27.

F

ormer Braden River High and Oregon State University football running back Deshaun Fenwick signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent April 27. Fenwick had 96 carries for 515 yards, nine catches for 76 yards and seven total touchdowns in 2023. … Spring football practice started April 29 for area teams.

Braden River High will play its spring game 7:30 p.m. May 17 at Boca Ciega High. Lakewood Ranch High will play its spring game at 6:30 p.m. May 17 at George Jenkins High. The Out-of-Door Academy will play its spring game 10 a.m. May 18 at home, in a jamboree with Sarasota Christian School and Canterbury High. … Former Lakewood Ranch High baseball star John Schroeder, now a junior catcher at Florida Atlantic University, went 5-for-11 with two doubles, a home run and two RBIs in three road games against the University of South Florida held April 26-28. Schroeder is hitting .294 with a team-leading eight home runs and 36 RBIs in 2024. … Braden River High baseball senior Kyle Vaughn went 3-for-4 with a double, a triple and three RBIs April 24 in the Pirates’ 10-0 win over Manatee High. The win brought the team’s record to 13-12. … Lakewood Ranch High boys track and field freshman Liam St. John won the javelin (158 feet, 6 inches) at the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 4A District 8 meet, held April 25 at North Port High. The Mustangs finished second as a team. … Former Braden River High girls soccer player Mel Herrera, a junior at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, was named to the university’s Golden Chain Honor Society on April 25. According to UNCG, the society requires a 3.25 GPA and evaluates candidates based on “leadership, scholarship, service, judgment, tolerance, magnanimity and character.” Herrera, a defensive midfielder, had two goals and four points for UNCG in 2023.

STICKING TO IT PAGE 16A

Photos by Ryan Kohn

Braden River High sophomore Benecio Claudino and junior Grant Hicks are undefeated as a doubles pair in 2024. This is their first season together as a full-time pair.

A PAIR OF ACES

Braden River High sophomore Benecio Claudino and junior Grant Hicks complement each other’s strengths.

RYAN KOHN SPORTS EDITOR

F

or Braden River High’s Benecio Claudino and Grant Hicks, their tennis partner-

ship is all business.

It is not that Claudino, a sophomore, and Hicks, a junior, do not get along. On the court, they do.

But they don’t spend much time together off the court, and being in different grades, they don’t see each other in classes.

When it comes to building chemistry, they have to make the most out of their Braden River practice time.

If it is a business partnership, then business is booming. Claudino and Hicks were undefeated (8-0) in the 2024 regular season, winning seven of eight matches in straight sets, and took the No. 1 Doubles title at the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 3A District 11 meet, held April 18 at Mariner High. The win gave the pair automatic qualification into the FHSAA Class 3A state tournament, held May 1-3 at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs.

It was, at first, a pairing of necessity. The two players spent their childhoods learning tennis, while most players on the Pirates started learning the game in high school. It made sense to put them together as the No. 1 pair, Braden River head coach James Straub said.

Claudino and Hicks had played together a few times toward the end of the 2023 season with mixed results, Straub said, but he had a feeling there was untapped potential in the pairing. Claudino is versatile,

Braden River High sophomore Benecio Claudino says he tries to think about tennis matches in the big picture, not getting emotional over a single point if there are more opportunities to get it back.

Braden River High junior Grant Hicks says he has learned a lot from watching and listening to sophomore Benecio Claudino.

Straub said, and Hicks’ “loopier” shots can throw off an opponents’ timing.

As they learned how to best play together, it became apparent that Straub was right. Both players are right-handed. Claudino took the right side of the court, as he has the stronger forehand shot. Hicks, who has a good backhand and more length than Claudino, takes the left side on the net. It’s a spot that allows Hicks to poach shots that would otherwise get to the back line, surprising opponents.

Unlike some tennis teams, where each player believes they are the one carrying the duo to victory, there’s no debate here. Hicks admits that Claudino is the stronger player, with more velocity on his shots and the quickness to get to balls Hicks cannot. But Claudino is quick to talk about the extent Hicks has closed the gap this season, both with physical skills and with mental strength.

Hicks said he’s taken lessons from watching Claudino work. “(In the past) I might get nervous in the heat of the moment or tense up and then swing wrong,” Hicks said.

“It’s nice to have a player see my mistakes and be able to tell me what went wrong, whether that is during a match or at practice. ‘Shorten up your backswing’ or ‘You don’t need that much (power) on a volley,’ things like that.”

In terms of personality, Hicks said he is the more emotional player, celebrating or mourning each point won or lost. Claudino is more calculated, taking a bigger-picture view of the game. Instead of fretting over a point lost, he focuses on getting the next point back, as that is all the pair can do.

No matter what happens, though, the pair has each other’s back.

“We support each other quite a bit,” Claudino said. “We are always pumping each other up.”

The pair is also sure to remind each other what not to do. High school tennis matches can often come down to limiting mistakes, while looking for opportunities to attack. Claudino said the pair keeps this idea top of mind and talks about mistakes to avoid. The fewer easy points the other team gets, the better. From playing each other in singles matches, Claudino said, the pair knows each other’s weaknesses, which means they know how to minimize those weaknesses as a pair.

Straub said the pair finally unlocked its potential at the district tournament.

“They were pushed,” Straub said.

“They had to dig deep to win it, and they did.”

Another level of test will arrive at the state tournament. Both the players and Straub know any success there will not come easily. Winning will require using all the lessons the pair has learned to this point, playing as more of a well-oiled machine than ever. There can be no fingerpointing and no lackadaisical points.

Straub believes in their ability to get it done. But, he said, that won’t be enough on its own.

“They have to believe in themselves,” Straub said. “And I think now, they do.”

16A

YourObserver.com

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

PROSE AND KOHN

RYAN KOHN

Mustangs lacrosse not lax on effort The Mustangs have reached the FHSAA Class 2A regional semifinals for the first time.

T

Photos by Ryan Kohn

Lakewood Ranch senior Lucas Anthony lets out a scream after scoring a goal against Venice High. Anthony had eight goals against the Indians.

at Premier Sports Campus, the Mustangs put together a complete team effort. Lakewood Ranch now advances to the Class 2A regional semifinals; a win against Newsome High at 7 p.m. May 1 would propel the Mustangs into the regional finals at 7 p.m. May 4.

This is the first time Lakewood Ranch has advanced to the regional semifinal stage of the postseason since the school’s lacrosse program was created in 2017-2018. It comes in Nelson’s first year with the program after moving to the area from Minnesota, where he coached lacrosse at Concordia University, St. Paul, among other ventures.

Nelson said his first order of business upon meeting with the Mustangs was establishing “pillars” for the team to carry with them.

Those pillars are ways Nelson wants the players to conduct themselves, as well as goals for them to reach

and being good teammates. Nelson said the team conducts “chalk talks” after each game to both go over the X’s and O’s and to give the players a chance to praise one another for things they did to help the team be its best.

“At the end of the day, I want these guys to remember high school lacrosse,” Nelson said. “I want them to have best friends (from the program). I want them to remember coming out and working hard and earning something. It’s not about the wins and losses. If the culture is great, they will remember their experiences.”

No doubt, the Mustangs will remember this season. Against Venice, the team played with a heaping of swagger, with midfielders and defenders routinely knocking down Indians players with physical play and attackers letting out roars after each goal. Even

Head coach Joe Nelson talks to the Lakewood Ranch High boys lacrosse team at halftime against Venice High. Nelson is in his first season with the Mustangs.

though the program has never been this deep in the postseason before, the Mustangs play like they know they belong.

For Anthony, who has willed the team to wins at times in previous seasons, the 2024 season has given him some help. Younger players like sophomores Braden Johansen (40 goals), Mickey Cohen (39 goals) and Liam Fernandez (37 goals) have taken the pressure off Anthony to do everything on offense all the time. Anthony said in March that the team’s spike in know-how and development was evident from the start of the season. He called it the best team he’s been a part of, and the rest of the season has proven him right.

Their coach knows how important every member of the team has been to its success.

“Without six guys on the offensive side, Lucas isn’t scoring goals,” Nelson said. “Every single person is

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CABINETS THAT STAND THE TEST OF TIME THE ONE-STOP SHOP FOR YOUR OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE NEEDS! •CABINETS

•IN HOUSE MANUFACTURING

•APPLIANCES

•FULL SERVICE INSTALLATION

Showroom: 10530 Portal Crossing #109 | Lakewood Ranch 34211

a threat. (Against Venice) it happened to fall into Lucas’ hands, but everyone can move the ball. We are working as an entire unit. It’s getting our best players to critical scoring areas so they can put the ball in the net.”

However and whenever the team’s season ends, Anthony and the rest of the seniors are leaving Lakewood Ranch on an upswing.

They hope it’s a few more games away.

Play like they did against Venice, and Lakewood Ranch has a chance to keep the run going.

Ryan Kohn is the sports editor for the East County Observer. Contact him at RKohn@ YourObserver.com.

LICENSE #CGC057880

Call for a Free Estimate & Design Consultation

(941) 725-0709 OutdoorCabinets.com

Mention this ad to receive a special discount*

422887-1

he first time the Lakewood Ranch High boys lacrosse team (14-5) played Venice High (116) in 2024, back on April 4, the Mustangs lost 7-6 on the road.

Mustangs leading scorer Lucas Anthony, a senior and one of the top offensive threats in Florida, was held to one goal and one assist. The team put just 15 total shots on Venice senior goaltender Alex Ptaszek, a sign that Venice was able to control the ball. It was a disappointing effort, head coach Joe Nelson said.

But in the weeks since, Nelson said, his team has grown — not only in its understanding of the game but also in its understanding of itself.

“These guys are progressing,” Nelson said. “We are finally gelling into an offense that works for our personnel. You have to play your best lacrosse at the end of the season. We still have not hit our peak.”

When Lakewood Ranch and Venice held a rematch April 26, it was in the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 2A regional quarterfinals. This time, Lakewood Ranch shook off a slow start to take control, peppering Ptaszek with shots and ultimately winning 14-8.

Anthony made up for his quiet performance in the first matchup with eight goals in the second. It gave him 63 goals for the season, which as of April 27 tied him for the 20th most in Florida. It was a dominant performance buoyed by the play of his teammates — from his fellow attackers down to senior goalie Dylan Brown — which allowed Anthony the time and space to unleash his rocket of a shot.

In front of a raucous crowd

YourObserver.com

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

When did you start playing flag football?

I started last season. My dad (Eric Davis) is a big Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan, so I have grown up around football. We’re always watching it, and we have season tickets. When I joined flag last year, I didn’t know exactly what it was, but I thought it would be interesting. I started to fall in love with it after learning the different positions and getting instruction from my coaches.

What is the appeal to you?

Just being involved with the team.

Our team is amazing. I love being in that environment. We’re a family.

The atmosphere is so fun.

What is your best skill?

I understand my routes and can run them correctly. I get to the right areas of the field.

What is your favorite memory?

My favorite times are getting close with all the players. We all have a little secret handshake or something. Before each game, Aryanna (Spainhower, a senior) and I play rock, paper, scissors. It’s for good luck.

A School Of Fish Today!

“Smart” JoinWethe are open for private and group t Gif r lessons at home, community pools, a e Y All g and the Lincoln and G.T. Bray Lon Aquatic Centers

(941) 907• 8482 mjbhaus@aol.com Schooloffishswimminglessons.com

(941) 907•8482 mjbhaus@aol.com www.busybeetutoring.net

NEW LISTING

424562-1

What have you been working to improve?

My attitude. When I mess up or do something wrong, I can shut down.

I’m working on avoiding that and learning to turn the page and move on.

Tutoring Grades K-College General Education & Special Needs

SWIMMING LESSONS

BrokerBrian .com

$685,000

YOUR REAL ESTATE ANSWER

92 since 19

818.599.6666

POOL | SPA | POND VIEW

BrokerBrianHomes@gmail.com

Lorraine Lakes Resort Style Living

What has led to the team’s success this season?

We communicate well and work together, and we have a well-rounded team. That is how you get good outcomes.

15531 ISLANDWALK AVE C: 818.599.6666 3 Bed | 3 Bath

4152 Lakewood Ranch Blvd 34211

O: 941.792.2000

423628-1

Natalie Davis is a sophomore on the Braden River High flag football team. Davis had two touchdown receptions on offense and two interceptions (one returned for a touchdown) on defense in Braden River’s 32-7 win over Keswick Christian April 23. The Pirates are 16-1 as of April 29.

BUSY BEE TUTORING

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Natalie Davis

If you would like to make a recommendation for the East County Observer’s Athlete of the Week feature, send it to Ryan Kohn at RKohn@ YourObserver.com.

17A

E: BrokerBrianHomes@gmail

C: 818.599.6666

O: 941.792.2000

What is your favorite food?

Chicken tenders and fries, for sure.

E: BrokerBrianHomes@gmail

What is your favorite TV show?

Either ‘Outer Banks’ or ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty.’

What are your hobbies?

My family is a boating family and a camping family. Pretty much every weekend in the summer, we are on the boat or on jet skis. I also like to play soccer over the summer.

PROGRAM PRESENTERS

Join Us in Downtown Sarasota for a Seminar About the Current Status, Health Benefits, and Qualifying Process for Medical Cannabis

A Florida Cannabis Company Seminar Sponsor

727 Hudson Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236 (AL#8979)

412794-1

Which super power would you pick?

Time travel. I would go into the future to see what my future looks like, and then either change things if it’s bad or keep them the same if it’s good.

SMITTEN WITH KITTENS

411328-1

424461-1

941-366-2404 | 2542 17th St., Sarasota, FL 34234 | www.catdepot.org

422656-1 401585-1

Adopt, Don’t Shop

YourObserver.com

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

YOUR LAKEWOOD RANCH NEIGHBOR

& REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST Holly and her team have successfully matched families with their perfect home for 15 years. Her extensive knowledge & certifications in Luxury Home Sales give YOU the edge you need in today’s competitive housing market.

FEATURED PROPERTIES

LAKE CLUB

COUNTRY CLUB EAST

16742 VERONA PLACE - OFFERED AT $1,650,000 3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS | POOL & SPA

14725 CASTLE PARK TERRACE - OFFERED AT $1,250,000 3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS | POOL & SPA

COUNTRY CLUB

COUNTRY CLUB EAST

7116 PRESIDIO GLEN - OFFERED AT $729,000 2 BEDS | 2 BATHS | OFFICE | POOL

15605 LINN PARK TERRACE - OFFERED AT $1,549,000

NEW PRICE

UNDER CONTRACT

3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHS | OFFICE | BONUS ROOM | POOL & SPA

HOLLY PASCARELLA, PA

941.225.3218 | Holly.Pascarella@CBRealty.com • Lifetime Manatee-Sarasota Resident • #1 Lakewood Ranch Agent for Coldwell Banker • #13 Among all Coldwell Banker Agents Nationwide • Over $100 Million Closed & Pending Sales in 2023

414523-1

18A

Classifieds 15B Games 14B Real Estate 9B Weather 14B

MAY 2, 2024

YOUR NEIGHBORS The playground at Tom Bennett park is open. A splash pad will follow in the fall.

Photos by Lesley Dwyer

A PLAYGROUND FOR EVERYONE

Past and current Kiwanis presidents Neil Unruh and Andy Minor cut the ribbon on the playground as they’re surrounded by Kiwanis members and county commissioners.

W

Aktion Club member Matthew Griffin tries out the zip line.

hen the Bradenton Kiwanis Club said it wanted to build a playground for all, it meant all children.

But the new playground at Tom Bennett Park is so cool, adults took turns on the equipment, too. Manatee County held a grand opening for the playground April 24.

Communication Division Manager Casey Zempel tested out the talk tubes with a co-worker who was on the other side of the jungle gym, while Kiwanis Governor-elect Jeremy Riehl climbed to the top of the jungle gym.

The zip lines were occupied by children most of the morning. When Manatee County Commission Chair Mike Rahn saw both seats empty, he beelined from an adult conversation under the pavilion across the playground. Once seated, he zipped across the playground and back.

Tom Bennett Park is fully accessible to those with disabilities.

Rickena Gissendanner uses a wheelchair but had no trouble spinning on the merry-go-round.

Denise Griffin loves the padded artificial turf because walking doesn’t come easily for her son Matthew, who is a member of the Kiwanis Aktion Club.

“I don’t have to worry as much because he’s safe,” Griffin said. “He trips and falls a lot, so this padding will be nice and helpful.”

Aktion Club members performed three songs at the grand opening. The second song, “Tooty Ta,” was unfamiliar to most people in the audience, but that didn’t stop anyone from putting their thumbs up and sticking their tongues out as the lyrics instructed them to do.

Club Advisor Jessica Kruse said the purpose of “Tooty Ta” is to show off your inner child and step outside your comfort zone.

— LESLEY DWYER

424114-1

Two-year-old Kehlani Brown practices her driving.

Aktion Club member Carol Aupperle performs with the club during the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Parrish resident Hudson Vestal explores the new playground.

IF YOU GO

Tom Bennett Park, 280 Kay Road. Park hours are sunrise to sunset.

Manatee County is installing a splash pad next to the playground. Construction is expected to start this summer and be complete during the fall.

YourObserver.com

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

COME WORSHIP & GROW

Serving up lessons

WITH THE ORIGINAL CHURCH

St. Mark

ORTHODOX CHURCH

Graphic of Church for both ads: th

1517 57 Street E | Bradenton, FL 34208 www.bradentonorthodox.org

Graphic for April 25 ad:

S

elah Ortiz, a Tara Elementary School kindergartner, was thrilled to put on a chef’s coat and hat.

She had applied to be a chef at the Banana Leaf Restaurant because she likes to make food and thought it would be fun to be a chef. The restaurant was open for its annual one-night run April 24 in the school’s cafeteria.

Ortiz stood with pride as she grabbed a big spoon and served chicken adobo.

Even more proud was Ortiz’s mother, Natalie Ortiz, who watched her daughter serve up plate after plate for guests.

Natalie Ortiz said the restaurant provided real-world experiences and lessons in life skills.

The restaurant experience allowed them to work on their writing skills through their applications, their speech skills through their personal introductions to the guests, their finance skills as they practiced making change and more.

Lisa Jobst, the mother of kindergartner Isla Jobst, said she loved that the restaurant gave her daughter confidence and taught her class about teamwork.

END OF HOLY WEEK AND PASCHA SERVICES

Thurs., 5/2 9:30 AM Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil 6:00 PM Holy Friday Matins (12 Passion Gospels) Fri., 5/3 4:00 PM Great Vespers (Crucifixion of Christ) 6:00 PM Holy Saturday Matins (Burial of Christ) Sat., 5/4 1:00 PM Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil (begin Paschal vigil) 11:30 PM Midnight Office (Paschal service begins) Sun., 5/5 12:00 AM Matins & Divine Liturgy (Resurrection of Christ) 11:30 AM Paschal Vespers & Gospel Procession Mon., 5/6 9:30 AM Paschal Liturgy & Gospel Procession

423557-1

CHRIST IS RISEN FROM THE DEAD TRAMPLING DOWN DEATH BY DEATH!

— LIZ RAMOS

Kindergartner Elijah Moreno carefully makes his way to his table of guests.

Kindergarten teacher Kelly Walker helps kindergartners Samuel Sousa and Andy Nguyen man the register. “If you like our food, you can give us a tip,” Sousa says.

Major Appliance Centers Name Brand Appliances | Fully Stocked Warehouse Trusted Service at Big Box Prices!

OVER 60 YEaRs! Financing Options Available

941.927.4900 | 3756 Bee Ridge Rd. | Sarasota

Photos by Liz Ramos 424503-1

JessupsAppliances.com

“I’m not afraid to smile anymore!”

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

Kindergartners Selah Ortiz and Erick Gonzales-Dimas put their culinary skills to the test as chefs at the Banana Leaf Restaurant.

BRINGING JOY BY CREATING SMILES

AFTER

Doctor Jeffrey Martins has changed my whole life. I’m so much more confident now and I feel better about myself. You see, I’ve always had such small teeth, and I was self-conscious about it. I didn’t like how they looked, so I never wanted to smile.

I tried to have my teeth fixed once before. I got some dental work done at another place about five years ago and it helped the situation some, but I wasn’t happy with the results. What they did to fix my teeth didn’t look natural and although I put up with it, the work they did was really only a temporary fix. I put up with it for a long time, but I was still always self-conscious about the way my teeth looked.

When I decided to visit Paradise Dental, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I’ve always been nervous about having my teeth worked on, but everyone there was so friendly and the team really put me at ease.

They took the time to listen to all of my concerns and what I hoped to accomplish, then recommended veneers for my front teeth. I liked that they took their time and helped me choose just the right color so my teeth would look more natural and not fake.

Now, everyone comments on my nice smile. I’m so happy about the results, but the best part is that I’m not afraid to smile anymore! They did a wonderful job.” - Rowena B.

PA R A D I S E

D E N TA L

Jeffrey Martins, DDS DENTIST AND OWNER

Rowena B.

SMILE MAKEOVER PATIENT

The Cosmetic Dentist of Lakewood Ranch Free Monthly Smile Makeover Seminars!

(941) 466-8222 1711 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211 www.paradisedentalsmiles.com

SCAN TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY

423635-1

2B

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

3B

423786-1

YourObserver.com

YourObserver.com

YOUR CALENDAR

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

Just Listed

COMMUNITY SATURDAY, MAY 4

ARTISTS ON THE PATH Runs from 10 a.m. to noon at Peace Presbyterian Church, 12705 State Road 64 E., Lakewood Ranch. Peace Presbyterian hosts Artists on the Path, an artists’ show and sale that features photography, paintings, stained glass, quilts, ceramics, floral designs and more. The event is free.

Reserve a spot to present your art by calling Toni Muirhead at 954-3094802 or Jamie Reagan at 228-4900.

MEN’S BOOTCAMP Begins at 7 a.m. at Waterside Park in Lakewood Ranch. F3 Suncoast is hosting a free workout and fellowship for men of all ages and fitness levels. No preparation is required, and there will be no judgment. The three Fs stand for fitness, fellowship and faith. For more information, go to F3Nation.com or call Keith Hohler at 321-3726.

Lakewood Ranch | Azario at Esplanade 4711 MOTTA COURT $869,000 | 3 BR PLUS FLEX ROOM, 2 BA, 1,920 SF

Price Improvement

SUNDAY, MAY 5

SPRING CONCERT Begins at 2 p.m. at Peace Presbyterian Church, 12705 State Road 64 E., Lakewood Ranch. The Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble plays its annual Spring Concert. Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for students.

The concert will feature “Man with the Horn” Joe Maciariello Miller, the

FRIDAY, MAY 3

MUSIC ON MAIN Runs from 6-9 p.m. at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch. The Heart tribute band Brigade is the featured performer for the monthly concert and block party series. The event features food vendors, beer trucks, sponsor booths and rides and activities for kids. This month’s event benefits the Camelot Community Care nonprofit. For more information, go to MyLWR.com.

File photo

People show off their dance moves during Music on Main.

group’s founder and music director, doing a solo on the trumpet. The concert also features music by John Philip Sousa, Robert Sheldon, Alfred Reed and Paul Hindemith. For more information, go to LWRWindEnsemble.org.

FARMERS MARKET Runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Lakefront Drive in Waterside Place, Lakewood Ranch. The Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch is every Sunday. Vendors will offer seafood, eggs, meats, dairy products, pastas and bakery goods, among other items. Other features are children’s activities and live music. For more information, visit MyLWR.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8

RANCH NIGHT WEDNESDAYS Runs from 6-9 p.m. at 1561 Lakefront Drive, Waterside Place, Lakewood Ranch. The weekly event includes food trucks, live music, a night market and a recreational cornhole league. No outside food or beverage is allowed. For more information, go to Events@LakewoodRanch.com.

THE GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

Lakewood Ranch Country Club | Lakewood Ranch

AUGUST 8-9, 2024

7254 LAKE FOREST GLEN $1,049,000 | 3 BR PLUS DEN, 3 BA, 2,661 SF

“Gloria took care of many details about getting my home ready for showings, because I had already moved out and was no longer living there. She had also researched what an appropriate price for the property should be and how to attract buyers to the area. She was successful in getting a cash offer with a quick closing because the buyer was eager to move in. I would certainly tell other sellers or buyers to contact her and use her expertise!”

– Olga B.

You’re invited to join

other visionaries and leaders for two days of inspiring speakers, including Mike Krzyzewski, Molly Fletcher, and more!

Providing concierge service and extensive knowledge of the Suncoast.

Empowering you with the skills you need to Design Your Tomorrow.

Call me today for a complimentary consultation.

Gloria Bracciano

Hosted By

Global Real Estate Advisor

PRICING

941.229.4000 Gloria.Bracciano@PremierSIR.com No. 7 in sales volume for the Sarasota region of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty.

179 Early Bird Rate (May 9 - July 17, 2024) $209 Regular Rate (After July 18, 2024) $249

Super Early Bird Rate (Now-May 8, 2024) $

PremierSothebysRealty.com

Visit https://globalleadership.org/summit/ to get your TICKETS TODAY! 423702-1

Sotheby’s International Realty® and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered service marks used with permission.

Each office is independently owned and operated. Equal Housing Opportunity. Property information herein is derived from various sources including, but not limited to, county records and multiple listing services, and may include approximations. All information is deemed accurate and neither suggests nor infers that Sotheby’s International Realty participated as either the listing or cooperating agent or broker in the sale or purchase of the properties depicted.

BEST BET

DEDICATION OF THE GOLD STAR MEMORIAL MARKER Runs 10 a.m. to noon at the Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway, Bradenton. Join Gardeners Out East, Manatee Library Services and Veterans Services as they celebrate Gold Star Families with the dedication of a Gold Star Memorial Marker. For more information, go to MyLWR.com.

2024 MANATEE DISTRICT PINEWOOD DERBY Begins at 1 p.m. at Bethany Baptist Church, 26604 State Road 64 E., Myakka City. The top three racers from each participating Cub Scout Den will compete in the Pack Pinewood Derby, which has a Star Wars theme. Star Wars attire is encouraged but not required. For more information, contact Justin Dockery, DJWaldoProductions@yahoo.com.

417280-1

4B

YourObserver.com

5B

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

O

g n i z a m

Mother's Day Gift Guide

MCGRATH’S KITCHEN & COCKTAILS 8110 Lakewood Main Street Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 941-210-4398

Join us for Mother’s Day Buffet on May 12th from 10am - 3pm. Cheers to Mom! Celebrate with our bottomless Bloody Mary and Mimosa! Special brunch menu for everyone to enjoy.

Fun for the whole family!

LE MACARON

362 St Armands Cir • Sarasota, FL 34236 140 University Town Center Dr • Sarasota, FL 34243 941-552-8872 • www.LeMacaron-US.com Handcrafted by our team of French chefs, these classic pastries come in unique flavors like Sicilian Pistachio & Mango Jam. We use the finest glutenfree ingredients. Visit our pâtisserie to enjoy French Macarons, quality French gelato, classic French pastries, European-style beverages & homemade candies. Order your gift boxes now!

MOLLY MAID OF SARASOTA, MANATEE & CHARLOTTE COUNTIES

1461 Tallevast Rd • Sarasota, FL 34243 941-753-2220 • www.MollyMaid.com/gift-certificates

CAFE L’EUROPE

431 St Armands Circle • Sarasota, FL 34236 941-388-4415 • www.CafeLEurope.net/reservations

What does mom really want this Mother’s Day? A CLEAN home and TIME to herself! Give her a Molly Maid gift certificate so she can take some time off from housework and enjoy some me time! Gift certificates are easy to get and easy to give. To all moms Happy Mother’s Day from Molly Maid!

Join us at Café L’Europe this Mother’s Day for an unforgettable culinary celebration! Pamper her with exquisite dishes like Lobster Thermidor Quiche, Honey Curried Sea Bass, & our decadent Crème Brûlée Crepe Cheesecake. Visit our pop-up flower truck on St. Armands Circle to pick a stunning bouquet for Mom! Make it a day to remember & a meal to treasure at Café L’Europe.

BOCA BOUTIQUE

6969 S Tamiami Tr • Sarasota, FL 34231 941-529-1000 www.BocaBoutiqueSRQ.com We have a superb collection of gift items to make Mother’s Day extra special! Rare finds to surprise and delight: Jewelry, glassware, candles, wall art, decorative, table and kitchen wares, pillows, purses, clothing, beauty products, faith gifts and more. Join us Saturday, May 11, for a Mother & Daughter Shopping Day, 9:30am-5pm. The first 25 mothers will receive a gift!

DIAMOND BAY JEWELERS

Located in the Bay Street Village & Town Center 3976 Destination Dr, Unit 105 • Osprey, FL 34229 941-786-1013 • www.DiamondBayJewelers.com From classy adornments to engagement specialties, Diamond Bay Jewelers has what you need to create your style for any occasion. Come enjoy the exquisite experience of fine jewelry and expert watchmaking. Jewelry repair, custom design and redesign services available with over 30 years of experience. As seen on celebrities exclusive Gabriel & Co Retailer.

SIRIUS DAY SPA, SALON & MED SPAS

SAIL AWAY STUDIO (SAS) COASTAL CHIC BOUTIQUE

11585 E SR70 • Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 8512 Cooper Creek Blvd • University Park, FL 34201 941-357-4611 • www.SiriusDaySpas.com

6612 Gateway Ave • Sarasota, FL 34231 508-971-4410 www.instagram.com/SailAwayNewport

The Perfect Gift for the Moms in your Life, a Gift Card from the #1 Luxury Spa, Salon & Med Spa. Featuring over 200+ services including Massages, Facials, Botox, Fillers, Permanent Make Up, Laser Hair Removal, CO2 Laser (Cool Peel), Morpheus8, IPL, Lash Services and More. Receive $15 Bonus card for every $100 Gift Card purchased through Mother’s Day! Happy Pampering!

Come in and find some thing as unique as you are! From Euro, chic, clothing, jewelry and accessories for Mother’s Day. To fine soaps and house warming gifts and enjoy our superb customer service. You won’t be disappointed!

Open Mon-Thur 11am-5pm & Fri-Sat 10am-6pm

MOLLY’S! A CHIC AND UNIQUE BOUTIQUE 1874 Stickney Point Rd • Sarasota, FL 34231 941-921-1221 • www.MollysSarasota.com

Your perfect Mother’s Day gifts can be found at Molly’s!

Named Best Gift Store in Sarasota for 5 years, you are sure to find something special to give or get for yourself. Beyond gifts, enjoy their large selection of quality shoes, jewelry, apparel and accessories too.

MCCARVER & MOSER

1301 Main St • Sarasota, FL 34236 941-387-8000 • www.mccarvermoser.com McCarver & Moser Jewelers has sophisticated design collections from around the world. We provide customer service that exceeds expectations with our knowledge, hand crafted designs and a personal concierge team that represents over 115 years of experience. Making our customers happy and beautiful is our passion.

MASSAGE ENVY

1279 S Tamiami Tr • 941-308-7600 4055 Clark Rd • 941-927-6200 2855 University Pkwy • 941-556-6400 4734 Cortez Rd W • 941-909-0800 www.MassageEnvy.com Celebrate Mom this Mother’s Day with the ultimate gift: relaxation from Massage Envy. Treat her to a personalized, rejuvenating experience designed to help her unwind and recharge. Give the gift of tailored ME time to show your appreciation for all she does. After all, Mom deserves a timeout!

ELYSIAN FIELDS

1273 S Tamiami Tr • Sarasota, FL 34239 8207 Cooper Creek Blvd • University Pkwy, FL 34201 941-361-3006 • www.ElysianFieldsGifts.com Is finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift a challenge?

Consider Elysian Fields your haven for thoughtful gifts. Our assortment includes specialty items and books curated with moms in mind. Enhance her day with enriching experiences like readings, classes, and workshops, ensuring a moment of relaxation and joy.

Discover the perfect way to show your appreciation!

419167-1

er • Hand Quilter • ALL BRANDS, ALL BUDGETS • Plaff • JUKI • Brother

ctrolux • Hoover • Hand Quilter • ALL BRANDS, ALL BUDGETS • Plaff • JUKI • Brother

and sergers.

Tops Vacuum and Sewing Lowest Prices In USA! Save Hundreds Off Internet! er • Hand Quilter • ALL BRANDS, ALL BUDGETS • Plaff • JUKI • Brother

sergers.

Electrolux • Hoover • Hand Quilter • ALL BRANDS, ALL BUDGETS • Plaff • JUKI • Brother •

Electrolux •398965-1 Hoover • Hand Quilter • ALL BRANDS, ALL BUDGETS • Plaff • JUKI • Brother • The Bank • Bissell • Miele

Electrolux • Hoover • Hand Quilter • ALL BRANDS, ALL BUDGETS • Plaff • JUKI • Brother • The Bank • Bisse

Electrolux • Hoover • Hand Quilter • ALL BRANDS, ALL BUDGETS • Plaff • JUKI • Brother • The Bank • Bis

Electrolux • Hoover • Hand Quilter • ALL BRANDS, ALL BUDGETS • Plaff • JUKI • Brother •

Miele • Electrolux • Hoover • ALL BRNDS, ALL BUDGETS • Hand Quilter • Plaff • JUKI • Bro

Miele • Electrolux • Hoover • ALL BRNDS, ALL BUDGETS • Hand Quilter • Plaff • JUKI • Brothe • The Bank • Bissell •

Miele • Electrolux • Hoover • ALL BRNDS, ALL BUDGETS • Hand Quilter • Plaff • JUKI • Brothe • The Bank

ectrolux • Hoover • Hand Quilter • ALL BRANDS, ALL BUDGETS • Plaff • JUKI • Brother

• Dyson • ALL SAVE NDS carries d Sewing ps Vacuum and Sewing VE S SEWING SERVICE SEWING SERVICE A carries acarries huge selection S D • Bissell • Miele • carries a•huge • Bernina • Dyson ALL BRANDS,selection ALL BUDGETS Bank US•AOreck Shark • Sebo U• STheAN H2,O2024 T Sewing Machines Sewing Machines O 6B EAST COUNTY OBSERVER THURSDAY, MAY H of sewing sewing machines ionModels of asewing huge of sewing Tops Vacuum and Sewing are in!Models Great Holiday Gift! of machines SAVE SAVE are in!selection Great Holiday Gift!T E V A Longarm Machines Longarm Machines ALL MIELE Janome • Bernina • Dyson • ALL BRANDS, ALL BUDGETS • Oreck Shark • Sebo • The Bank • Bissell Miele SEWING S ••Bissell sergers. $20sergers. $20 Janomeand Bernina Dyson ALL BRANDS, ALL BUDGETS Oreck Shark••Sebo Sebo••The TheFAMOUS Bank Bissell Miele••• Janome ••Bernina ••Dyson ••ALL BRANDS, ALL BUDGETS ••Oreck Shark Bank DS•••Miele carries a huge selection nd sergers. machines and sergers. and N A SAVINGS IN STOCK S SERVICE ps Vacuum and Sewing carries SEWING SERVICE OU

na

BRANDS,

AL

Miele ALLBUDGETS BUDGETS •Hand Hand Quilter • Pfaff •JUKI JUKI••••Brother Brother•••• Miele Electrolux Hoover ALL BRNDS, ••• Hand Quilter ••• Plaff ••• JUKI Electrolux ••••Hoover Hoover ••••ALL ALLBRANDS, BRNDS, ALL ALL BUDGETS Quilter Plaff JUKI Brother Miele •••• Electrolux Electrolux Hoover ALL BRNDS, ALL BUDGETS Hand Quilter Plaff Brother

Electrolux•••Hoover Hoover•••Hand Hand Quilter Quilter ••• ALL ALL BRANDS, BRANDS, ALL BUDGETS •• Plaff Plaff •• JUKI JUKI •• Brother Brother Electrolux BRANDS, ALL ALL BUDGETS BUDGETS • Pfaff • JUKI • Brother Electrolux Hoover Hand Quilter ALL

• Hand•Quilter • ALL BRANDS, ALL BUDGETS • Brother ElectroluxElectrolux • Hoover••Hoover Hand Quilter ALL BRANDS, ALL BUDGETS • Plaff •• Plaff JUKI••JUKI Brother

LIDA Y SA ps Vacuum and Sewing carries of sewing machines are in!sewing Great Holiday CLEAN-UP Gift! a huge selection ofModels sewing SEWING SAVINGS SPRING a huge selection ofSewing wing Machines Machines PET and PICS and HOLIDAY SAVINGS Lowest Prices In USA!sergers.

Save Hundreds Off Internet!

V acuum S machines and sergers. |

YourObserver.com

H HUGESELECTION SEWING SERVICE HUGE UNDERSOLD TSELECTION Quilting Machines Machines • Reset toQuilting Factory • Reset to Factory • lubricate • lubricate

•

BES

Sewing Machines WE DEMO AND ASSEMBLE #1 RATED Tolerances SewingTolerances Machines IN IN STOCK STOCK • AdjustSAVE Tension • Adjust Tension T SAVE NEW UUMS LESS han 10lbs SAVE MIELE MARIN HUNDREDS mbroidery Machines Embroidery Machines W • Polish Hook • Polish Hook E • AdjustLongarm Timing • Adjust Timing NFROM Longarm Machines 0%FINANCING FINANCING 0% $20 Machines $20 BAGLESS RECHARGEABLE SEWING SERVICE 95 ESTIMATES FREE ESTIMATES NEVER UNDERSOLD BEST SERVICE •• LARGEST SHOWROOMS NEVER UNDERSOLD BEST SERVICE LARGEST SHOWROOMS VE ••FREE FROM0S0A 99 ers – Sewing Furniture Sergers – Sewing Furniture Quilting Machines • ResetMIELE to Factory •Machines lubricate Have photos of your four-legged family members? We want Quilting TRI-FLEX-WOW! • Reset to Factory • lubricate Sewing Machines $ 9 S

ps Vacuum Sewing Machines carries andand sergers. garm Machines machines Longarm Tops andMIELE Sewing hug selection D NEW Tolerances 29Machines aHVacuum huge ofTension sewing Nselection • Adjust DYSON NEWe TRIFLEX 10 DYSON Tolerances ASewing MIELE TRIFLEX 10VACUUMS VACUUMS SMachines • AdjustRUBY Tension Sewing TRI FLEX CAT AVE SAVE U O Machines lting Machines Quilting Machines STERS Embroidery PRO T to see them! Share them at YourObserver.com/contests/pet• Polish Hook Embroidery Machines • Adjust Timing NDS TERS HEADQUARTERS • Polish Hook HEADQUARTERS carries a huge selection of sewing TopsVacuum Vacuum and Sewing carries HX1 RED DOG Tops and Sewing carries VACUUM SERVICE VACUUM SERVICE • Adjust Timing SA SEWING SERVICE Longarm Machines SEWING SERVICE 9 9 $20 4 HOU 95 95 T machines and sergers. machines FREE ESTIMATES Longarm Machines 99 VE Machines FREE ESTIMATES Machines WAY TO CLEAN BEST WAY TO CLEAN ALL pics to be published online andand for a chance to see them in print!

SABEST Sergers Sewing Furniture $99 $selection $ $Longarm OFF FOREmbroidery ANY TRADE AVE–ALL SAVE $200 S Sergers – Sewing Furniture machines and sergers. oidery Machines SAVE $200 a huge of sewing MIELE a huge selection of sewing Quilting Machines S • Reset to Factory • lubricate SAVE D SAVE S N D A N T ops V acuum an S FLORIDA HOMES Quilting HOU FLORIDA BEST TURBO EASIEST TOVACUUM USE SAVE Quilting Machines HOUSA Machines • $20 Adjust Tension Tolerances SAVE THOMES Sewing Machines SERVICE Sewing Machines Embroidery Machines $20 VACUUM SERVICE machines and sergers.

Sewing machines and sergers.

Embroidery Machines – SewinggWOOD, Furniture Sergers –TOhuge Sewing Furniture gDEMO gWOOD, GET A SEWING •SERVICE Polish Hook BEST PLASTIC THIS IS HOW YOU TILE BESTa TILE • Adjust Timing SERVICE es selec SEWING SERVICE WAY TO CLEAN ALL SEWING $20 $20 BEST Machines WAY CLEAN ALL Longarm Machines Quilting Machines Embroidery Machines Embroidery S SAVE HUNDREDS MIELE CLEAN YOUR LOWEST MIELE SAVE FREE ESTIMATES Longarm Machines Tops Vacuum and Sewing E Tops Vacuum and Sewing LAMINATE, CARPET LAMINATE, CARPET AVSergers HOMES Sergers – Sewing FLORIDA HOMES SAVE SAVE machines and SAVEFurniture TRY BEFORE YOU BUY Longarm $20 E EMISSIONS SFLORIDA SAVE VTERRAZZO, –HOUSE SewingMachines Furniture Machines SSewing Sewing D Sergers – RUGS Sewing Furniture gDEMO g $20 N carries a huge selection of sewing GET A $20 carries a huge selection of sewing Sergers – Sewing Furniture g g A GET A DEMO WOOD, TILE AREA TERRAZZO, AREA RUGS S WOOD, TILE U Clean • Grease Clean • Grease O $20 Quilting Machines S H $20 D T N SAVE HUNDREDS HUNDREDS SA VACUUM SERVICE LAMINATE, CARPET LAMINATE, CARPET Quilt ing Sewing Machines and sergers.

Longarm Machines Emachines and E SAVE BEST WAY TO CLEAN FOR ALL ALL Longarm Machines Wash/Wax •sergers.

Deodorize Wash/Wax • Deodorize FOR ALL SSAAVVmachines BEST WAY TO CLEAN ALL FLORIDA HOMES Embroidery Machines TERRAZZO, AREA RUGS TERRAZZO, AREA RUGS S S MIELE D Clean • Grease Clean • Grease N D N FREE ESTIMATES Longarm Machines SENSITIVE SENSITIVE FLOORS SAVEWe’ll We’ll get it inMachines top shape! get it in top shape!

WOOD, Machines TILE UUSSAA Sewing Quilting FLORIDA HOMES Wash/Wax Quilting Machines Sewing Machines Embroidery Machines Machines Embroidery TTHHOOFLOORS Embroide Wash/Wax Deodorize • DeodorizeSERVICE FOR ALL FOR ALL •CARPET VACUUM SERVICE VACUUM LAMINATE, Sergers – Sewing Furniture g g GET A DEMO WOOD, TILE Quilting Machines Longarm Machines Longarm Machines LAKEWOOD LAKEWOOD Sergers –RUGS TERRAZZO, Sergers –shape!

FLOORS SENSITIVE We’ll get itSARASOTA in top $20 shape!

We’ll get it AREA in top VACUUM SERVICE VACUUM SERVICE SARASOTA Embroidery Machines VACUUM SERVICE Embroidery Machines SAVEFLOORS HUNDREDSSENSITIVE FOR ALL SENSITIVE FLOORS LAMINATE, CARPET Ser gers – Se g JUKI, RANCH RANCH Sewing Furniture UM BROTHER, JANOME, VACUUM Sewing Furniture Quilting Machines Quilting Machines SAVE SAVE LAKEWOOD LAKEWOOD 2120 Bee Ridge Road.

2120 Bee Ridge Road.

7212 55th Ave. E. 7212 55th Ave. E. SAVE SARASOTA Oreck, LESS Than 10lbs LESSThan Than10lbs 10lbs S anitiare, Simplicity, Miele, LESS MSPOKEN O Dyson, Bissell and more!

R FHAS CUSTOMER HAS CUSTOMER HAS SPOKEN CUSTOMER SPOKEN

00

FROM FROM FROM

BAGLESS RECHARGEABLE BAGLESS • RECHARGEABLE BAGLESS ••$RECHARGEABLE

Oreck, Sanitiare, Simplicity, Miele, Oreck,Sanitiare, Sanitiare,Simplicity, Simplicity,Miele, Miele, Oreck, Dyson, Bissell and more!

Dyson,Bissell Bisselland andmore! more!

Dyson,

SSAAVVEE S S ANNDDS TTHHOOUUSA

MOTORHEAD TORQUE MOTORHEAD•• V11 •V11 V11 TORQUE MOTORHEAD TORQUE

SAVE SAVE SAVE

ALL MODELS ALL MODELS HUNDREDS ALL MODELS HUNDREDS HUNDREDS

ITITIS ISISTHAT THAT GOOD! THATGOOD! GOOD! IT

ResettotoFactory Factory lubricate • •Reset • •lubricate Tolerances Tolerances AdjustTension Tension Expires • •Adjust Expires 7/15/21 7/15/21 Polish Hook •Adjust Lubricate Reset toHook factory ••Adjust Timing Timing •••Polish

• Adjust Tension •••Tolerances Reset to Factory ••lubricate lubricate Resetto toFactory Factory lubricate Reset • FREE ESTIMATES FREE ESTIMATES Tolerances Tolerances • Adjust Timing Hook ••Adjust Adjust Tension Tolerances Adjust Tension • Polish • Tension • Polish Hook • Polish Hook ••Adjust Adjust Timing AdjustTiming Timing • Polish Hook • Expires Expires Expires FREE ESTIMATES FREEESTIMATES ESTIMATES 10/31/21 10/31/21 FREE 10/31/21

SAVE SAVE AREA RUGS Sergers Sewing gg ––941-251-5226 gTERRAZZO, Sergers Sewing Furniture g Furniture HANDI QUILTER Clean • Grease VACUUM VACUUM $20 $20 941-251-5226 941-926-2699 941-926-2699 $20 $20 $20 Wash/Wax • Deodorize FOR ALL ING FROM 99 FREE LESSONS& SEWING & SEWINGVACUUMSENSITIVE & SEWING SERVICE FLOORS We’llClean get it•in top shape!

Clean •Grease Grease 10 YR WARRANTY vacuumandsewing.com www.topsvacuumandsewing.com We’ll get it •in top shape!

Wash/Wax • Deodorize SAVE Wash/Wax Deodorize BEST SELECTION IN USA www.topsvacuumandsewing.com www.topsvacuumandsewing.com $20 VACUUM ALL BUDGETS • Hoover •ALL Miele •BUDGETS Hand •• ALL Electrolux Quilter ••ALL ALL BRANDS, •Quilter JUKI•LAKEWOOD ••Hoover ALL • Hoover Hand • Plaff • JUKI • LAKEWOOD Get • Miele •AElectrolux BRANDS, BUDGETS •JUKI Hand•Quilter • Plaff ••JUKI • QuilterLAKEWOOD $100 OFF LAKEWOOD BRADENTON SARASOTA BRADENTON SARASOTA •BRANDS, Miele •MIELE Electrolux • ALL BRANDS, • Hoover •Plaff Hand Plaff •BUDGETS BRADENTON SARASOTA BRADENTON SARASOTA Demo VACUUM RANCH RANCH RANCH RANCH CUU SEWING & V A M VACUUM VACUUM UM 5206VACUUM VACUUM We’ll get Ave. it in5206 5206 Manatee 2120 Bee Ridge Road.

2120 Ridge Road.

2120 Road. 7212 55th Ave. E. Manatee Ave.7212 Manatee Ave.VACUUM 5206Bee Manatee Ave. 2120 Bee55th Ridge Road.E. 55thBee Ave.Ridge E. 7212 Ave. 7212 55th Ave. E. top shape! & SEWING 941-792-8048 941-251-5226 941-926-2699 & SEWING && 941-251-5226 NG& 941-792-8048& SEWING 941-926-2699 941-926-2699 941-926-2699 941-792-8048 941-792-8048 www.topsvacuumandsewing.com 941-251-5226 941-251-5226 &SEWING SEWING SEWING SEWING SAVE HUNDREDS SEWING SERVICE • Miele • Electrolux • ALL BRANDS, ALL BUDGETS • Hoover • Hand Quilter • Plaff • JUKI • LAKEWOOD www.topsvacuumandsewing.com BRADENTON SARASOTA www.topsvacuumandsewing.com www.topsvacuumandsewing.com www.topsvacuumandsewing.com www.topsvacuumandsewing.com www.topsvacuumandsewing.com www.topsvacuumandsewing.com www .topsvac RANCH opsvacuumandsewing.com www.topsvacuumandsewing.com www SAVE 5206 Manatee.topsvac VACUUM Ave. 2120 Bee Ridge Road. 7212 55th Ave. E. $

85

SARASOTA

2120 Bee Ridge Road.

941-926-2699

MULTI-NEEDLE SHOWCASE

941-926-2699 941-251-5226

Expires 7/15/21 Expires 7/31/21

BEST WAY TO CLEAN WOOD, TILE, LAMINATE, CARPET, TERRAZZO, AREA RUGS

INTERNET PRICE (OR MORE) FOR MOST VACUUMS & SEWING MACHINES

Clean • Grease Wash/WaxPORT •PORT Deodorize

CHARLOTTE CHARLOTTE

3846 Tamiami Trail 3846Tamiami TamiamiTrail Trail 3846

RANCH

7212 55th Ave. E.

Clean • Grease 941-251-5226

Clean•• Grease Clean Wash/Wax •Grease Deodorize Wash/Wax Wash/Wax••Deodorize Deodorize Expires 10/31/21 NP Expires10/31/21 10/31/21NP NP Expires We’ll it in top We’llget get it in topshape! shape!

LAKEWOOD SARASOTA Expires Expires 7/15/21 Expires7/31/21 7/15/21

RANCH 7212NAPLES 55th Ave. E. NAPLES FORTMYERS MYERS FORT 941-251-5226 941-926-2699 5367 N. Airport 5367N. N.Airport Airport 5367 12135 Cleveland Ave. 2120 Bee Ridge Road.

12135Cleveland ClevelandAve. Ave. 12135 Ft. Myers, FL Ft.Myers, Myers,FL FL Ft.

239-939-4445 239-939-4445

(941)766-7118 766-7118 (Formerly (941) (Formerly Vac &&Sew) Sew) (FormerlyVac Vac& Sew)

LONG ARM THO SAVE FO-33384024 BRAND NEW USAND SHOWROOMS FO-33384024 S! ORECK

FO-33384024 422929-1 FO-AT210809_182330

RANCH

212055th Bee Ave. RidgeE.Road.

7212

Pulling Rd. PullingRd. Rd. Pulling

(239) (239)591-4422 591-4422 Next totoBed Bed Bath and Nextto BedBath Bathand and Next Beyond Beyond Beyond

Bissell •••Miele ••••Electrolux ALL BUDGETS •••Hoover ••••Hand Quilter Pfaff JUKI • Bissell • •• Electrolux • ALL $20 BRANDS, ALL• BUDGETS • Hoover • Quilter Hand Quilter • •••JUKI Bissell Miele Electrolux ALL BRANDS, ALL BUDGETS Hoover Hand •••Plaff CONTROL HandiQuilter -• Miele Bissell Miele Electrolux •ALL ALL BRANDS, ALL BUDGETS Hoover Hand Quilter Plaff JUKI••• • Bissell ••••Miele • Electrolux ALL BRANDS, ALLBRANDS, BUDGETS • Hoover Hand Quilter

SEWING JUKI INNOVA 941-792-8048 941-926-2699 941-251-5226 le • Electrolux olux • ALL BRANDS, ALL& BUDGETS • Bissell •& •Hoover Miele ••Electrolux •Tension ALL • BRANDS, ALL BUDGETS • Hoover • Hand Quilter • • SAVE •Hand Lubricate Quilter • Adjust Bernina $100

more...

FREE DELIVERY

FREE INSTALLATION • Lifetime Lessons FO-33384024 FREE INSTRUCTION SAVE •10 Yr. Warranty NEW & on All Sales THOUSANDS! 10 YEAR WARRANTY Pre-Owned ALL SALES • Guaranteed Pricing

GROW YOUR OWN

• Adjust Timing • Reset to Factory Tolerances • Polish Hook 1 Yr. Warranty

www.topsvacuumandsewing.com 95 199

$

Expires 7/15/21

ALL

BRAN

FREE ESTIMATES • Bissell • Miele • Electrolux • ALL BRANDS, ALL BUDGETS • Hoover • Hand Quilter •

BROTHER LUMINAIRE XP2

BABY LOCK SOLARIS 2 SAVE S! D OUSAN

TH

VACUUM & SEWING ORECK

JUKI MO-2000

BABY LOCK TRIUMPH

SA HUND VE REDS !

SAVE THOUSANDS

0% FINANCING

WE CAN HELP!

www.topsvacuumandsewing.com

• Potting Soil • Compost • Garden Fertilizers

• Organic Pest Control • Hydroponics • & Tons More!

Helpful Service, Huge Selection, Great Prices

I NTRO D U CI N G

412308-1

941-301-8402 growgoods.com 4428 Bee Ridge Rd Sarasota, FL

BED FIT FOR ROYALTY: Regal waits for her breakfast in bed in Country Club East.

The Possibilities ARE ENDLESS!

Emerson Lakes

Conceptual rendering

Sales and Information Center Now Open!

Experience Emerson Lakes,℠ the carefree retirement lifestyle coming soon to Lakewood Ranch.

Enjoy worry-free senior living in the perfect location.

• Stylish apartment homes We carry Planters, Fountains, Statuary, Wall Art, Mexican Talavera and so much more!

Come and explore our pottery garden and find the perfect piece to add to your oasis.

• Resort-style amenities • Well-being services

GLAZED POTTERY PLANTERS

Call 1-888-515-6435 to learn more!

SALE BUY ONE,

GET ONE 1/2 OFF MUST BRING IN COUPON. EXCLUSIONS APPLY. EXP. 5/31/24

POTTERYSCAPES.COM

622 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota FL 34232 CONTACT US: 941-702-8923

420235-1

The purpose of this ad is to solicit nonbinding reservations for Emerson Lakes, which includes payment of an initial deposit of no more than 10% of the projected entrance fee. The reservation is not a contract and may be canceled by the prospective resident at any time without cause. Upon request and cancellation of the nonbinding reservation, Emerson Lakes will refund the deposit to the prospective resident.

SCAN TO VIEW MORE ONLINE

414318-1

1127902

6045 White Eagle Boulevard Bradenton, Florida 34202 EmersonLakesCommunity.com

YourObserver.com

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

7B

KENTUCKY DERBY DAY! WATCH AND WAGER Saturday, May 4 | Race Starts @ 6:57 pm Pre Bet NOW On The Kentucky Derby & Kentucky Oaks

Preakness Stakes | May 18, 2024 The 2024 Belmont Stakes will be run on Saturday, June 8 One-Eyed Jack’s Poker Room

70 TVS - SIMULCASTING Watch and wager on thoroughbred & greyhound tracks from across the country

Poker

LIVE ACTION CASH GAMES TEXAS HOLD ‘EM 7 CARD STUD • OMAHA

DAILY & MONTHLY TOURNAMENTS

VEGAS STYLE GAMES ULITIMATE TEXAS HOLD ‘EM DJ WILD 3 CARD POKER

HIGH HAND PAYOUT SPECIALS

4404 BEE RIDGE RD SARASOTA, FL 34233

SUNDAY: NOON - MIDNIGHT MONDAY THRU SATURDAY: 10:00AM - 2:00AM

WWW.SKCPOKER.COM 941-355-7744 EXT 1001

424400-1

NEW GAME DAY FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS AVAILABLE!

YourObserver.com

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

LAKEWOOD RANCH 8525 Pavia Way 5 Beds 5/1 Baths 3,570 Sq. Ft. Douglas Parks 941-400-9087 A4607268 $2,995,000

SARASOTA 3769 Caledonia Lane 4 Beds 4/1 Baths 3,990 Sq. Ft. Richard Hearn 941-313-1591 A4579920 $2,000,000

LAKEWOOD RANCH 16818 Berwick Terrace 3 Beds 3 Baths 3,686 Sq. Ft. Stacy Haas 941-587-4359 A4594427 $1,875,000

PARRISH 6306 Foxbrook Trail 3 Beds 3 Baths 3,121 Sq. Ft. Chris Jeanes 941-330-4844 A4606767 $1,750,000

LAKEWOOD RANCH 17705 Lucaya Drive 4 Beds 3/1 Baths 3,362 Sq. Ft. Diane Fogo Harter 941-445-2431 A4607453 $1,575,000

LAKEWOOD RANCH 7908 Matera Court 3 Beds 2/1 Baths 2,585 Sq. Ft. Stacy Haas 941-587-4359 A4585511 $1,550,000

LAKEWOOD RANCH 12148 Cranston Way 5 Beds 5 Baths 4,677 Sq. Ft. Lori Bollinger 941-524-7034 A4591069 $1,395,000

LAKEWOOD RANCH 7640 Viola Loop 3 Beds 3 Baths 2,839 Sq. Ft. Bianca Dwyer & Jonnie Dwyer 941-209-2466 A4606947 $1,370,000

BRADENTON 4904 Mangrove Point Road 3 Beds 2 Baths 1,697 Sq. Ft. Noel Morton 941-348-9129 A4588636 $1,100,000

LAKEWOOD RANCH 13508 Brown Thrasher Pike 3 Beds 3/1 Baths 3,258 Sq. Ft. Stacy Haas 941-587-4359 A4602256 $1,020,000

LAKEWOOD RANCH 5066 Fairhope Circle 3 Beds 3 Baths 2,318 Sq. Ft. Stephanie Annable 941-376-4100 A4598843 $998,000

LAKEWOOD RANCH 7018 Honeysuckle Trail 3 Beds 3 Baths 2,631 Sq. Ft. Heidi Cox 941-685-1529 A4604566 $739,000

LAKEWOOD RANCH 14908 Bowfin Terrace 3 Beds 3 Baths 2,546 Sq. Ft. Laura Naese 941-350-3657 A4607739 $725,000

LAKEWOOD RANCH 8408 Miramar Way 19 4 Beds 3/1 Baths 2,733 Sq. Ft. David D'Angelo 941-587-7268 A4600578 $670,000

LAKEWOOD RANCH 6518 Oakland Hills Drive 3 Beds 2 Baths 1,940 Sq. Ft. Jamie Van Vliet & Chris Van Vilet 941-993-8996 A4596909 $649,999

LAKEWOOD RANCH 6503 Drewrys Bluff 4 Beds 3 Baths 2,375 Sq. Ft. Cathy Palmer 941-920-2247 A4589051 $639,000

LAKEWOOD RANCH 7211 Presidio Glen 3 Beds 2 Baths 2,173 Sq. Ft. Kathy Valente & Gregory Zies 941-685-6767 A4604251 $599,900

LAKEWOOD RANCH 17444 Hampton Falls Terrace 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,425 Sq. Ft. JJ Williams 941-412-6355 A4601647 $585,000

SARASOTA 6419 43rd Court E 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,912 Sq. Ft. Ronald Greene 941-445-2985 A4588244 $549,000

LAKEWOOD RANCH 17129 Kenton Terrace 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,551 Sq. Ft. Heidi Cox 941-685-1529 A4607809 $535,000

PARRISH 11739 Fennemore Way 3 Beds 2 Baths 2,166 Sq. Ft. Lori Bollinger 941-524-7034 A4590600 $530,000

LAKEWOOD RANCH 11242 Primrose Circle 3 Beds 2 Baths 1,802 Sq. Ft. Barbara A Milian, PA 941-504-0660 A4607817 $495,000

LAKEWOOD RANCH 6320 Rosefinch Court 102 2 Beds 2/1 Baths 1,691 Sq. Ft. Barbara A Milian, PA 941-504-0660 A4607902 $369,000

LAKEWOOD RANCH 7120 Cedar Hollow Circle 102 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,352 Sq. Ft. Carol Stewart 941-290-9150 A4594445 $359,900

LAKEWOOD RANCH 7609 Sweetbay Circle 7609 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,409 Sq. Ft. Ronald Greene 941-445-2985 A4607031 $344,900

LAKEWOOD RANCH 8433 Pavia Way 4 Beds 4 Baths 3,707 Sq. Ft. Stacy Haas 941-587-4359 A4604286 $2,650,000

LAKEWOOD RANCH 6831 Dominion Lane 5 Beds 4 Baths 3,533 Sq. Ft. Lori Bollinger 941-524-7034 A4605008 $2,350,000

LAKEWOOD RANCH 7210 Desert Ridge Glen 4 Beds 4 Baths 4,487 Sq. Ft. Tina Ciaccio 941-685-8420 A4606920 $2,095,000

888.552.5228 | MICHAELSAUNDERS.COM

424033-1

8B

YourObserver.com

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

RESEARCH EDITOR

A

home in Country Club East topped all transactions in this week’s real estate. Bradley and Marie Block, trustees, sold the home at 16543 Kendleshire Terrace to David Lester and Deborah Lester, trustees, of Bradenton, for $2.55 million.

Built in 2017, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,580 square feet of living area.

PRESERVE AT PANTHER RIDGE

Todd Anthony Kirchman and Gabrielle Kirchman, of Bradenton, sold their home at 23308 Red Robin Place to Derek Shaun Dalton and Michele Dalton, of Bradenton, for $2.4 million. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,262 square feet of living area.

KNIGHTSBRIDGE

Reuben and Sarah Ben-Arie, trustees, of Lakewood Ranch, sold the home at 7313 Barclay Court to Jamie Graham, trustee, of University Park, for $2.05 million. Built in 1999, it has four bedrooms, three-and-ahalf baths, a pool and 3,570 square feet of living area. It sold for $1 million in 2021.

SHOREVIEW

Pulte Home Co. LLC sold the home at 7820 Grande Shores Drive to Frederic and Diane Lovine, of Sarasota, for $1.9 million. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, three-andtwo-half baths, a pool and 3,378 square feet of living area.

Isles Steven Wellander, of Bradenton, and Linda Wellander, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 8346 Redonda Loop to David Freed, of Bradenton, for $1,565,000.

Built in 2021, it has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,206 square feet of living area. It sold for $745,800 in 2021.

DEL WEBB

Robin Rothman and Dennis Johnston, of Tampa, sold their home at 17804 Waterville Place to Carl Kenneth Getman and Leslie Kay Getman, of Bradenton, for $1,295,000. Built in 2020, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,488 square feet of living area.

It sold for $751,000 in 2020.

Ronald Quinn, of Bradenton, sold his home at 17526 Northwood Place to Warren Gall and Beth Gall, trustees, of Bayfield, Wisconsin, for $740,000. Built in 2021, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,900 square feet of living area. It sold for $588,900 in 2021.

KENWOOD PARK

Linda Federici, of Bradenton, sold her home at 8417 Abingdon Court to Mark Alan Nordenberg and Linda Nordenberg, trustees, of University Park, for $1,075,000. Built in 2004, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,540 square feet of living area. It sold for $550,000 in 2017.

ESPLANADE

Robert and Catherine Tokar, of Bradenton, sold their home at 4519 Terrazza Court to Robert and Mary Rothacker, of North Ridgeville, Ohio, for $1,035,000. Built in 2019, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,400 square feet of living area.

It sold for $500,200 in 2019.

COUNTRY CLUB EAST

Joy Minear, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the home at 16234 Castle Park Terrace to David and Dana Shank, of Lakewood Ranch, for $977,000.

Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,231 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,135,000 in 2022.

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

APRIL 15-19

George and Melissa Gaillardetz, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, sold their home at 15406 Helmsdale Place to Bradford and Heather Glover, of Lakewood Ranch, for $970,000. Built in 2012, it has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,958 square feet of living area. It sold for $895,000 in 2022.

Barbara Arnold and Richard Kochanski, of Marshfield, Massachusetts, sold their home at 7656 Haddington Cove to William Guy Foster Jr. and Laurie Ostergard Foster, of Bradenton, for $918,400.

Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,569 square feet of living area. It sold for $589,000 in 2015.

Yim Kwan Cheng, of Lakewood Ranch, sold her home at 15422 Helmsdale Place to Steven and Lisa DuBrow, of Mashpee, Massachusetts, for $609,500. Built in 2011, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,744 square feet of living area. It sold for $560,000 in 2021.

Janet Phelan, of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, sold her home at 7146 Westhill Court to Denise Lessard, of Lakewood Ranch, for $575,000. Built in 2013, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,987 square feet of living area. It sold for $284,200 in 2013.

CENTRAL PARK

Christopher Mayes and Meghan Mayes, trustees, of Bradenton, sold the home at 4616 Seneca Park Trail to Suzy Marie Celine Champagne and Yves and Grenon, of Bradenton, for $920,000. Built in 2013, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,191 square feet of living area.

It sold for $527,500 in 2019.

LAKEWOOD NATIONAL GOLF CLUB

George and Linda Hilbert, of Bradenton, sold their home at 6036 Cessna Run to Christophe and Kibibi Gaughan, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, for $910,000. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,207 square feet of living area. It sold for $497,000 in 2018.

Courtesy image

This Country Club East home at 16543 Kendleshire Terrace sold for $2.55 million. It has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,580 square feet of living area.

Shark Drive to Patrona Sue Stanley and Kenneth William Stanley, of Bradenton, for $830,000. Built in 1998, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,757 square feet of living area. It sold for $699,000 in 2021.

RYE WILDERNESS ESTATES

Rick and Kelly Dreiling sold their home at 515 165th St. E. to Timothy Virgil Parker and Claire Andres Parker, of Bradenton, for $825,000.

Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,767 square feet of living area. It sold for $449,000 in 2017.

MILL CREEK

William and Leslie Osborn, of Aiken, South Carolina, sold their home at 2118 147th Court E. to Leigh Ann Grooms, of Bradenton,

for $775,000. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,793 square feet of living area. It sold for $452,000 in 2017.

ROSEDALE HIGHLANDS

William Jackson, trustee, Ontario, Canada, sold the home at 4935 96th St. E. to Michael and Jodi Gentilozzi, of Bradenton, for $775,000.

Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,287 square feet of living area. It sold for $165,000 in 2004.

WOODLEAF HAMMOCK

Michael Sohl and Ixia Sohl, of Jensen Beach, sold their home at 2115 Woodleaf Hammock Court to SEE REAL ESTATE, PAGE 10B

In with the new

WENTWORTH

Stephen and Sandy Pepin, of University Park, sold their home at 7342 Windemere Lane to Carol Polston, of Ludington, Michigan, for $875,000. Built in 1997, it has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,233 square feet of living area. It sold for $480,000 in 2021.

NOW TAKING CONTRACTS

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

EDGEWATER

Jose Miguel Agudelo and Maria Camila Guzman, of Charlotte, North Carolina, sold their home at 8412 Misty Morning Court to David Paul Henneman and Allison Miller Henneman, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for $870,000. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,236 square feet of living area. It sold for $800,000 in 2022.

POLO RUN

DOWNTOWN SARASOTA SOTA Residences & Hotel | 941.462.3900 | From $1.8M | Visit the Main Street Gallery | thesota.com

DOWNTOWN ST. PETERSBURG 400 Central | 727.209.7848 | From the $900,000s | Call for an appointment | Residences400central.com

MOVE-IN SPRING 2024

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

GOLDEN GATE POINT

LONGBOAT KEY

Gillian Beatrix Dunbar sold her home at 18027 Polo Trail to Ramya Santhanam Raman and Sundar Raman, trustees, of Cincinnati, for $850,000. Built in 2019, it has five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,470 square feet of living area. It sold for $410,000 in 2019.

James Melvin Ogle, of Bradenton, sold his home at 17939 Polo Trail to Peterson Davis Valerio and Cheri Christiansen Valerio, of Bradenton, for $810,000. Built in 2019, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,455 square feet of living area.

It sold for $440,000 in 2019.

En Pointe | 941.685.1598 | enpointesarasota.com | From $2,775,000

The Residences at the St. Regis | 941.213.3300 | SRResidencesLongboatKey.com

ROSEDALE ADDITION

Dale and Linda Dieckbernd, trustees, of Senoia, Georgia, sold the home at 10504 Eastwood Drive to Stuart and Kathleen Breisblatt, of Armonk, New York, for $840,000.

Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,399 square feet of living area. It sold for $446,400 in 2015.

Sales galleries open and available for virtual or in-person presentations.

Virtual home tours | OnDemand local experts | Interactive site and floorplans

RIVERDALE REVISED

Zbigniew Warpecha and Ilona Norman, Russell Warpecha, Samantha Warpecha and Anthony Warpecha, of Chicago, sold their home at 4407

MichaelSaunders.com/New-Homes | 844.591.4333 | Sarasota, Florida Prices as of November 2023

424048-1

ADAM HUGHES

REAL ESTATE

A Country Club East home sells for $2.55 million

9B

10B

YourObserver.com

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

Real estate

Furniture & Drapery Cleaning

Area Rug Cleaning

FROM PAGE 9B

Michael Junkerman and Jamie Bell, of Bradenton, for $766,500. Built in 2020, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,299 square feet of living area. It sold for $789,000 in 2023.

Tile & Grout Cleaning Carpet Cleaning

WINDANCE ESTATES

Kelly Hayes and Ralph McLaughlin sold their home at 11007 Eighth Ave. E. to Largo 18 Investments LLC for $730,000. Built in 2000, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,561 square feet of living area.

It sold for $415,000 in 2018.

Life Happens. We Clean it Up. 10% OFF 20% + Cash & Carry OFF

AREA RUG CLEANING

TILE & GROUT CLEANING

20% OFF

HARMONY

Exclusions and Environmental fees may apply. Area Rug: $49 pick up/drop off fee for area rugs. Must bring rugs to office location and pay invoice with cash.

Tile & Grout: Ceramic or Porcelain tile only. Walls are additional. Discounts cannot be combined. $92 minimum order. Offers expire 5/31/24

422246-1

TeasdaleSarasota.com 941-229-7020

Ermanno and Albana Morrone, of Mahopac, New York, sold their home at 5217 Horizon Cove to Joshua and Natasha Horn, of Bradenton, for $710,000. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,507 square feet of living area. It sold for $655,000 in 2023.

Schedule your next cleaning appointment today!

GREENBROOK

Kent and Pamela Ringquist sold their home at 6227 Pine Siskin Glen to Paul Klein and Tyann FlooreKlein, of Lakewood Ranch, for $700,000. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,315 square feet of living area. It sold for $261,500 in 2002.

Reginald Simmons and Melora Simmons, of Palmetto, sold their home at 6203 Burrowing Owl Cove to John Phillip Festa and Diane Artemis Festa, of Bradenton, for $575,000. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,363 square feet of living area. It sold for $355,000 in 2017.

Steven Robert Walters and Mary Lynn Walters, of St. Petersburg, sold their home at 2957 Sky Blue Cove to Brian Allan Fullerton and Leslie Roberta Fullerton, of Ontario, Canada, for $700,000. Built in 2020, it has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 2,220 square feet of living area. It sold for $453,700 in 2020.

DESOTO LAKES COUNTRY CLUB COLONY

Mark and Marci Weibel, trustees, of Vonore, Tennessee, sold the home at 5237 Canterbury Drive to Joann Luise DeBlasis, of Ridgefield, Connecticut, for $690,000. Built in 1972, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,882 square feet of living area. It sold for $162,000 in 2001.

COACH HOMES AT LAKEWOOD NATIONAL

Marianee and Philip Alba, of Bay Shore, New York, sold their Unit 5611 condominium at 6016 Worsham Lane to Trust Co. Vermont, trustee, for $685,000. Built in 2021, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,786 square feet of living area.

It sold for $503,300 in 2021.

GREYHAWK LANDING

Vernon Mitchell Shaff and Yafen Xu, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 12323 Lavender Loop to Ethan and Alyssa Foss, of Bradenton, for $655,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,230 square feet of living area. It sold for $359,900 in 2018.

WATERFRONT AT MAIN STREET

Miriam Dougherty, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the Unit 3-202 condominium at 10510 Boardwalk Loop to Kenneth Cecil Kloss and Katherine Ann Kloss, of Lakewood Ranch, for $650,000. Built in 2018, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,400 square feet of living area. It sold for $419,700 in 2019.

ONLINE See more transactions at YourObserver.com

422014-1

David and Jennifer Balades, of Bessemer, Alabama, sold their home at 6506 Field Sparrow Glen to Sean and Julia Falconi, of Lakewood Ranch, for $550,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,073 square feet of living area. It sold for $248,900 in 2003.

INDIGO

A ” “Smartt Gif r All Ynega Lo

BUSY BEE TUTORING 424561-1

Your Hometown Favorite For More Than Eight Decades!

LOCAL, VETERAN OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 1939

General Education | Special Needs | Standardized Test Prep

CELEBRATING 85 YEARS IN REAL ESTATE EXCELLENCE

(941) 907•8482 | mjbhaus@aol.com | www.busybeetutoring.net

I’m Frank, a 75 year old man For Sale- 3/3 w/den | Del Webb Ph III Home

17903 Eastbrook Ter. LWR | Listed at $745,000 MLS#A4572092 | Nancy Fish Mooney / Ruth Brown Nancy 941-932-0206 / Ruth 941-809-9932

seeking a companion to share my life with. I value compatibility, financial security, family orientation, and intelligence in a partner and I believe chemistry is more than physical attraction.

For Sale 4/3.5 Riverwalk Grove

11619 Water Poppy Ter., LWR | Listed at $669,000 MLS#4606022 | Cyndi Myers / Diane Lee Cyndi 941-737-1675 / Diane 941-993-6344

NEW PRICE

For Sale- 3/3 | Watercrest Condo 6310 Watercrest Way #301, LWR | Listed at $740,000 MLS#A4594371 | Alba Lange / Steven Nicholson Alba 941-704-3026 / Steven 941-400-6332

I am looking for someone between the ages of 70-80 who is not afraid of commitment, enjoys travel, and appreciates nature. A partner who can laugh, cry, share emotions without conditions, and who loves people and animals.

For Sale- 3/2 | Lakewood Nat’l Terrace Condo

17724 Gawthrop Dr., #108, LWR | Listed NOW at $420,000 MLS#A4600117 | Laurie Jarema | 941-321-3410

YOUR LOCAL FULL SERVICE REAL ESTATE COMPANY RESIDENTIAL | COMMERCIAL | RELOCATION | RENTALS | BUSINESS BROKERAGE

If you or someone you know fits the bill, kindly connect with Frank at cf_0029@outlook.com 8141 Lakewood Main Street, Suite N106 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34210

423254-1

Content subject to change.

423763-1

I can’t wait to meet you!

941.756.7800

YourObserver.com

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

11B

Wild Blue

AT WAT E R S I D E

Grand Opening of 10 Models by the Area's Finest Builders

NOW INTRODUCING THE NEXT PHASE OF THIS INCREDIBLE COMMUNITY. With new models to tour and tremendous sales activity, Wild Blue at Waterside is being hailed as a Sarasota standout. The new waterfront community by Stock Development boasts an enviable location in Lakewood Ranch, luxury single-family homes by the area’s finest builders, and incredible amenities. The extraordinary lifestyle includes a 13-acre sports complex, and a spectacular social clubhouse, with indoor and outdoor dining, two pools, a movie theater, fitness center, and a 9-hole premier putting course. It’s no wonder Wild Blue at Waterside is fast becoming one of the most sought-after communities in Sarasota.

Visit Today.

8396 Sea Glass Court, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240 l 941.313.3852 From University Parkway turn south onto Lorraine Road and follow the signs to Wild Blue at Waterside

WildBluelwr.com Residences from $1 million ANCHOR BUILDERS • AR HOMES BY ARTHUR RUTENBERG • JOHN CANNON HOMES LEE WETHERINGTON HOMES • STOCK LUXURY HOMES • STOCK CUSTOM HOMES

20 YEARS

423946-1

ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING THE REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DEVELOPER. FOR CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS REFERENCE SHOULD BE MADE TO THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY SECTION 718.503, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO BE FURNISHED BY A DEVELOPER TO A BUYER OR LESSEE. ALL RENDERINGS AND PLANS ARE PROPOSED CONCEPTS SHOWN ONLY FOR MARKETING PURPOSES AND ARE BASED ON THE DEVELOPER’S CURRENT PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN. DEVELOPER Proudly presented by RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, REVISE OR WITHDRAW THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PLAN IN DEVELOPER’S SOLE DISCRETION WITHOUT NOTICE. NOTHING HEREIN OR IN ANY OTHER COMMUNICATION SHALL BE DEEMED TO OBLIGATE THE DEVELOPER, OR ANY AFFILIATE OF DEVELOPER, TO CONSTRUCT THE PROJECT OR OFFER ANY OF THE PROJECT FOR SALE, AND NOTHING HEREIN SHALL BE DEEMED A GUARANTY OF ANY KIND. THIS IS NOT AN OFFER TO SALE OR SOLICITATION OF OFFERS TO BUY.

YourObserver.com

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

IT’S READ EVERYWHERE Headed on a trip? Snap a photo of you on vacation holding your Observer, then submit your photo online at YourObserver.com/ ItsReadEverywhere. Stay tuned for this year’s prize, and happy travels!

CHECK OUT OUR

NEWSAPPER

NEW KING AND QUEEN OF THE CASTLE: Margie and Vince Hoaglin at the Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California, with their East County Observer.

WOMEN’S SERVICES | MATERNITY

Right from the beginning, I had a wonderful experience with the doctors.”

- Obstetrics and Gynecology Patient

GET THE NEWSPAPER LOOK YOU LOVE WITH ALL THE BENEFITS OF AN APP. Angie Scarpa, CNM, ARNP

Access your weekly Observer paper, anytime, anywhere with our Print Edition app. You can read page to page, section to section like a newspaper or article to article in full text view.

FIRST 2 MONTHS

Joel Hallam, DO, FACOOG

Eden Yelverton, MD, FACOG

Terrell W. Martin, MD

EVERY PATIENT DESERVES TO BE HEARD Our Specialties •

99

¢ LIMITED TIME

• • • • •

Management of routine and high-risk pregnancies and delivery of babies at the beautifully appointed Women’s Center at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

Vaginal delivery after cesarean section

Diagnostic procedures and treatment of gynecologic conditions

Robotics, minimally invasive and advanced laparoscopic surgery Pelvic pain and endometriosis management Family planning

To make an appointment, call 941-348-1144 or schedule online at lakewoodranchmedicalgroup.com

Scan here or visit us online at YourObserver.com/subscribe If you have questions about using the app, please contact us at 877-231-8834 or customersupport@yourobserver.com.

For language assistance, disability accommodations and the nondiscrimination notice, visit our website. Physicians are on the medical staff of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center,but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. 242035157-2060479 3/24

416198-1

6310 Health Park Way, Suite 200 | Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

419261-1

12B

YourObserver.com

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

13B

HURRY! OFFER EXPIRES 5/10/2024!

Elite Hearing Centers

OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF OF DOCTORS OF AUDIOLOGY & LICENSED HEARING AID SPECIALISTS

of America

OVER 50 LOCATION NATIONW S IDE

Rated

!

OPEN NOW: BRADENTON (941) 667-2574 2001 Manatee Avenue E. Ste 104 (Bradenton Pain and Wellness Center)

SARASOTA (941) 667-2577

DELRAY BEACH (561) 453-2734

2807 University Pkwy In Publix Plaza at University Walk

4900 Linton Blvd #3 (In between Poppies Restaurant and Kristi Cleaners)

BOYNTON BEACH (561) 453-2735 4739 N Congress Ave (In between Dollar Tree and Fon Shan Chinese)

JUPITER (561) 453-2738 6725 West Indiantown Rd Bay 39 (In Jupiter West Plaza)

1Receive up to $500 discount towards a pair of Phonak Lumity hearing aids level 70 or 90 technology. This limited-time offer may not be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. New orders only.

Private pay only (not combinable with insurance or network). 2On in-store purchases of $200+ in with the CareCredit credit card through the end of the month. Interest will be charged to your account from the SL-AT240328_211642^_01

purchase date if the promotional purchase is not paid in full within 24 months. Minimum monthly payments required. Subject to credit approval. Offers valid until 5/10/2024.

423244-1

We offer 0% interest financing for 24 months!2

14B

YourObserver.com

WEATHER

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

NATURE’S BEAUTY WITH

FORECAST THURSDAY, MAY 2

SUNRISE / SUNSET Sunrise Sunset

High: 90 Low: 67 Chance of rain: 35%

FRIDAY, MAY 3 High: 90 Low: 67 Chance of rain: 24%

Thursday, May 2

6:49a

8:04p

Friday, May 3

6:48a

8:04p

Saturday, May 4

6:47a

8:05p

Sunday, May 5

6:47a

8:05p

Monday, May 6

6:46a

8:06p

Tuesday,May 7

6:45a

8:06p

Wednesday, May 8

6:44a

8:07p

MOON PHASES

SATURDAY, MAY 4 High: 90 Low: 68 Chance of rain: 24%

May 7 New

May 15 First

May 23 Full

May 30 Last

RAINFALL

SUNDAY, MAY 5 High: 88 Low: 68 Chance of rain: 51% Gordon Silver took this photo of hundreds of white pelicans taking over a lake for a few days on White Eagle Boulevard.

Monday, April 22

0.03

Tuesday, April 23

0

Wednesday, April 24

0

Thursday, April 25

0

Friday, April 26

0

Saturday, April 27

0

Sunday, April 28

0

*Rainfall totals from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport

Submit your photos at YourObserver.com/contests. All submissions will be entered for the 2024-25. Weather and Nature photo contest. In February 2025, you will vote for your favorite photo, and the submission with the most votes will win a $500 gift card.

YEAR TO DATE: 2024 9.67 in.

2023 5.39 in.

MONTH TO DATE: 2024 1.06 in.

2023 3.63 in.

We have all of your luxury flooring needs carpet | hardwood | tile | stone | pavers | and more Sarasota 941.355.8437 | Bradenton 941.748.4679 | Venice 941.493.7441 | manasotaonline.com

The Grounded Feeling Everyone will Enjoy

crossword

celebrity cipher

BEAUTY TREATMENT by Adam Simpson, edited by Jeff Chen 123 Graceful curve

59 Classic arcade game set

124 Resting places for flyers

in space

125 Sticks around

65 “___ dokie!”

DOWN

67 Tush 69 Accountant’s task,

1 Caprese salad ingredient

perhaps

2 Cold deportment

71 Sounds of hesitation

3 Hooved creature of Greek

72 Elicit a purr, perhaps

By Luis Campos Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present.

Each letter in the cipher stands for another.

“AFHB W EAFXY, XCP NAEBXYUFV PAK JAF’X XYUFZ PAK’J TB VAAJ WX. PAK HWF RUFJ NKHY YWLLP NKCLCUNBN.” JUWFFW WVCAF

myth

73 Verne of the “Austin Pow4 What wool might do in the ers” films dryer 74 Show one’s appreciation 77 Gin rummy match

7 “I Have a Dream” Jan.

78 Meticulous

honoree

79 Online shop for hand-

8 Meteorologist’s tool

made goods

9 Burden

82 Marvel character who

10 Tic-___-toe

says “I am 82-Down”

“SP SN PLMX PGZP S GZTX GZJ GXZLPZKGX ZFJ PLZWXJU SF CU BSYX. ...

NMYYXLSFW SN PGX OLSKX IY DXSFW ZBSTX.”

maybe

12 Bring ___ halt

86 Pulitzer Prize winner ___

13 Lodge

B. Wells 14 Numbers studied in Vegas 87 Remote power sources 15 Chip with queso

89 “That’s a new ___”

16 Goes all out

91 Top left key, often

17 Went like the wind?

92 Feathery neckwear

18 High-end cameras (Abbr.) 93 Deal

©2023 Universal Uclick

1 Company that gets things lit?

4 Musubi ingredient 8 Tire task that equalizes wear 16 Abbr. at the gym

32 Villainous Disney feline

63 They can be tied in a

97 *Telenovelas

34 Took a load off

bouquet

101 Crew directive

37 Slip-___ (comfy shoes)

64 Hawaiian Disney girl

102 Newspaper team, in brief

38 *”Quit complaining and

66 It might be unruly

103 Door-to-door reveler

get things done!”

68 Skeptics have them

104 Take note, with “down”

40 “She-Hulk: Attorney ___” 70 *Sheryl Crow hit about

105 ___ Moines, Iowa

42 Range in Italy

optimism

106 Tuna type

76 ___ gin fizz

109 Osiris and Anubis

77 West of old Hollywood

110 Like some bourbon

80 Flawed protagonist

barrels

81 “Family Guy” daughter

113 ___-up (acrobatic

49 Half of a diameter

83 Omen

handspring)

52 What’s held in a hold

85 Baltic country whose

114 Near partner

capital is Tallinn

115 *Dish the dirt

88 Site line? (Abbr.)

118 League groupings

58 Chatted up on Insta

90 Australian tree huggers

120 Boo-boo

59 Teenage troubles

91 Flow opposite

121 Released (from)

60 “Give me a chew toy!”

94 A Jedi he is

122 Ultimate act ... and a hint

61 Pieces of candy?

95 Overly

to the transformation in the

62 Restaurant rating site

96 With tact

answers to the starred clues

19 One in a deck, sometimes 45 Sold-out show (Abbr.)

46 “The A-Team” actor 20 Yell at the moon 21 Jennifer Lopez horror flick 47 Digestion aid 48 Filly in the future 22 Unwell 23 Sloth, e.g.

24 Be a stinker

25 *Earthquake drill instruc- 53 Comedian Andre 54 *Lamb Chop, e.g. tion 27 TurboTax company 29 47-Across target 30 Small mammals with pointy snouts 31 Rimes of country music

26 Christmas cat toys,

98 Exhausted

maybe

99 Discontinued GM brand,

28 Pop the bottle

informally

29 Empty space

100 Annoy

32 Candy cane feature

104 Cracks jokes

33 Practical jokers

105 Lounge sofa

34 Unwavering

106 Years upon years

35 Frightened

107 Put on the rack

36 Citrus hybrids

108 Grp. of coin collectors?

39 “It’s my time”

110 Cookie with a Mega Stuf

40 Epitome of simplicity

variety

41 Raw material for a paper

111 Lines it up

mill

112 Held onto

43 Maker of colorful bows?

113 Fuzzy fruit

44 Religious spinoffs

114 French fashion brand

50 Month that starts with

115 Weep

practical jokes (Abbr.)

116 Org. that features Seth

51 Ominous invite to a one-

“Freakin” Rollins

on-one

117 Kitchen gadget brand

“KGJ YJXZFV YRV/OSZP JWWFYK KF WFURI FV OFBJV’I USVUJY GSI BA OGFZJGJSYKJH IRDDFYK SVH TYSKMKRHJ.”

HOSAVJ NFGVIFV

Puzzle Three Clue: M equals I

funny pages

EMJU KIBBSFN Puzzle Two Clue: O equals P

75 Nicktoon Jimmy

6 Wonderment

Puzzle One Clue: Z equals K

5 Amanda Gorman, e.g.

11 Expression of stress in the 84 Lies on a pool float,

ACROSS

417953-1

at MANASOTA FLOORING INC

© 2023 NEA, Inc.

sudoku

Complete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively.

54 Taqueria option

118 ISP connection option 55 Group of stars with a belt 119 Opposite of 56 Note equivalent to B 57 General ___ chicken ©2023 Andrews McMeel Syndicate

5-2-24

Made for where you live. Here!

THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

RED PAGES INFORMATION & RATES: 941-955-4888

Handyman Services

redpages@yourobserver.com • yourobserver.com/redpages DEADLINES: Classifieds - Monday at Noon

Health/Fitness/ Beauty

BIKE 24" girl's 18-speed mountain bike. $50 (941) 342-0446 CROCKPOT 6 QT. COOK & CARRY - Hi/low settings Digital timer Boxed w/owners manual $50. 941-342-0446 MIDCENTURY MERSMAN Lamp/end tables faux bamboo collection, glass tops, caned bottom shelves. $125.

941-351-3166

CALL 941-955-4888

Merchandise Wanted SENIOR LOOKING to purchase precious metals, diamonds, time pieces, coins, jewelry, antique and estate jewelry, and some collectors plates. Personal and confidential.

Please call Marc: 941-321-0707 WANTED TO BUY Vintage/Old Costume Jewelry, Vintage Pottery & Glass. 941-356-1568

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

Call Hawley Motors: 941-923-3421.

FIND BUYERS & SELLERS HERE! 941-955-4888 YourObserver.com/RedPages

Sporting Goods

Boat Slips for Rent/Sale 48’ BOAT Slip for Sale or Lease: Longboat Key Moorings. No club membership. 941-812-3395.

General Merchandise Safe, Laser, and Berg Rolling Case Available for Sale • Small T30 double safe for sale.

25” / 24” / 48” tall. $1,500.00

941-251-7916, Ext 1 9412517916,

• Berg Rolling Case: 36” / 19” / 40” as new condition, many shelves. $2,500.00

Ext 1

• LaserStar Welder in perfect working condition. Recently serviced $15,000.00

Explore *Connect* Ride

Explore *Connect* Ride

Please contact: The Family Jeweler at 941-907-3418 for details & more information

Want Some Mad Money?

Explore *Connect* Ride

• Miscellaneous shop equipment for sale, inquire for details.

YourObserver.com/RedPages

Sell Your Item for Free! $200 or less

jobs

SOFA 3 cushion, w/ matching toss pillows, pastel colors, very comfortable. 82” x 36” deep. $85.

941-355-9057 BEACH’ N RIDES Electric Bike Shop!

BEACH’ RIDES eBike Sales N and Rentals Shop!with BEACH’ N RideElectric easy onBike anRIDES eBike eBike Sales and Rentals Electric Shop! as much Bike exercise or Ride easy on an eBike with eBike Sales and Rentals assistance as you want. aseasy much orwith Ride onexercise an Leave traffic andeBike parking assistance asbehind! you want. asproblems much exercise or Leave trafficasand assistance youparking want.

13 models available. problems behind!

Leave Datraffic ily andand weeparking k ly 13problems behind! remodels ntals avavailable. ailable Dmodels arepair ily andavailable. weekBrands ly We 13 also other rea9 nitlyto alas5naddaily vawileaebexcept D klely Open WeSundays also renrepair talsand avother aholidays ilablBrands e Open 9repair toCortez 5 daily except We also other Brands 12208 Road, Sundays holidays Open 9Cortez, to and 5 daily except FL 12208 Cortez Road, Sundays and holidays Cortez, 12208 CortezFL Road, Cortez, FLExt 1 941-251-7916,

5 ACRES Lake Barn Near Fruitville I-75 Call for Price Bradenton: Condo, 2 bed, 2 bath$229,900 Pet friendly 55+ Sarasota: 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car Garage House $359,000

PLACE YOUR AD: Call: 941-955-4888 Email: RedPages@ YourObserver.com SARASOTA INTERIOR PAINTING HIGH-END INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING WE ARE THE BEST!!!

Residential & Commercial.

Fully Insured.

CALL or TEXT Don 941-900-9398

Advertise your business or service in the Observer

RED PAGES CALL TODAY 941-955-4888

This week’s Crossword answers

Sarasota: Pool home, 4 bed. $649,900 Venice: 2/2 Condo Plantation Golf Club. Call for Price

NELLIES WOW MOP, Cordless, lightweight, rechargeable, cleaning floors, easy, efficient, charger, user manual, like new. $50, 941-807-6431

Use the RED PAGES to clean out your garage CALL 941-955-4888

2BR/2BA THE MEADOWS 4564 Longwater Chase, Sarasota Fl, 34235. Annual,1080 sf, Corner unit, golf course, w/dryer, pool, parking, WiFi, Club membership option. $2,500/ mo. Available June 1 (941) 587-4399 HTTPS://www.themeadowssarasota.org

15% DISCOUNT FOR 4-WEEK RUN

Help Wanted CHAUFFEUR DRIVER/ PERSONAL ASSISTANT Needed.

Responsibilities include maintaining a personal and professional schedule, coordinating meetings and events.

Must be reliable and arrive at appointments on time. The ideal candidate must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and must be incredibly organized with a strong work ethic. Send resume and cover letter to (Lsummers909@gmail.com ) for details.

Bradenton: Pool Home, New windows, hvac, Completely Updated $689,900 Brooke O’Malley | Club Realty Call 941-726-2677

Adult Care Services CAREGIVER - LICENSED CNA 6 years experience w/ dementia & other ailments.

4-12 hrs, 5 days/ week & some weekends. $20-$30/ hr.

Best care for your loved one.

References avail. Marina 786-906-8103

Auto Transport

©2022 Universal Uclick

You’re only cheating yourself.

BEIGE ROCKER/RECLINER- $40 Green sofa (41x91)- $90 Chair & ottoman- $65 941-756-5079

Use the RED PAGES to clean out your garage

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

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

CARLO DATTILO Painting Licensed & insured. Interior/ Exterior painting including drywall repair and retexturing.

Wallpaper installation & removal, pressure washing. Residential & commercial, condos.

Honest & reliable.

Free estimates. 941-744-1020.

35+ years experience.

First 15 words .................. $ 17.50 per week Each Add’l word ....... 50¢

Homes for Sale CASH FOR YOUR CAR We come to you!

Ho Ho Buys cars.

941-270-4400.

Painting

peekers’ place

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

Ad runs 2 consecutive weeks in 1 Observer.

Call 941-955-4888 Or Email ad to: classified@yourobserver.com (Please provide your name and address) Or Online at: www.yourobserver.com Or mail to: The Observer Group 1970 Main St. - 3rd Floor Sarasota, Fl 34236

Autos Wanted

Screen Repair lanai repair, pool cage repair, gutter cleaning, pool cage cleaning, 16 years exp, licensed and insured.

(941) 299-9347

RED PAGES AD RATES

home services

Items Under $200

GOLF FITNESS PROGRAM beginning in May! Claim your best golf game! Small group golf circuit training. Drills designed to work on your strength, agility, swing and putting skills.

Featuring AI exercises using pulleys, swing analyzer with indoor golf simulator , core strength and agility exercises.

This type of training focuses on the core stability and strength needed to create the right mobility while targeting muscles in your golf swing. Our Golf fitness class consists of up to 6 people doing a golf specific circuit workout. Although the session is conducted as a group, you can expect our Golf Fitness Specialist to tailor the workout to each golfer. Individuals of varying fitness levels can participate in the same group session.

Call or email today to reserve your place!

5225 33rd St E Bradenton (St Rd 70) (941) 752-1200 Activeseniorfitness.com

auto

stuff

Condos/Apts. for Rent

HANDYMAN SERVICES. 30 Years Experience. Can do jobs from the floor to the ceiling and in between. Inside the house and outside the house. No job is too small or too large.

Rick Whaley | 941-650-6696.

Paint the town RED!

The East County Observer reserves the right to classify and edit copy, or to reject or cancel an advertisement at any time. Corrections after first insertion only. *All ads are subject to the approval of the Publisher. *It is the responsibility of the party placing any ad for publication in the East County Observer to meet all applicable legal requirements in connection with the ad such as compliance with towncodes in first obtaining an occupational license for business, permitted home occupation, or residential rental property Notice: All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis..

real estate

Service Directory - Friday at 3PM • PAYMENT: Cash, Check or Credit Card

This week’s Celebrity Cipher answers Puzzle One Solution: “Once a month, try something you don’t think you’d be good at. You can find such happy surprises.”

Dianna Agron Puzzle Two Solution: “It is true that I have had heartache and tragedy in my life. ... Suffering is the price of being alive.”

Judy Collins Puzzle Three Solution: “The Revlon Run/Walk effort to focus on women’s cancer has my wholehearted support and gratitude.”

Dwayne Johnson

This week’s Sudoku answers

SHIP YOUR car, truck or SUV anywhere in the United States.

Great rates, fast quotes. Call Hawley Motors: 941-923-3421.

Cleaning BRAZILIAN CLEANING Service

by Maria. Residential. Meticulous Cleaning. Excellent References.

Free Estimates. Reliable. Lic./Ins. 941-400-3342. www.braziliancleaningbymk.com

©2022 NEA, Inc.

YourObserver.com

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

Aluminum

Cleaning

Health

GET YOUR LIFE BACK!

GG1 Cleaning Services

Indoor • Residential • Commercial Windows, Pressure Washing, Gutters

423.251.2368 / 863.473.1069

Dustin Yoder

941.650.9790 941.650.9790 YoderAluminum.com

422798

Owner /Insured Operator Insured

Give Us a Call - We Can Help

Computer

“Specializing inin6” Gutters” “Specializing 6” Seamless Seamless Gutters”

Dustin Owner Yoder/ Operator

Do You Have Neck or Low Back Pain?

Do You Want To Avoid Surgery?

423791

Call Today for FREE Estimate

YoderAluminum.comHardware Repair

Divorce without Lawyers

Recognized Among the Best Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Physicians in America

Learn Computer Basics Phones/Tablet Help Apple & Microsoft Problems Solved On-Site and Off Much More! Call Today!

Virus / Malware Cleanup Software & Printer Install New Computer Setups New Purchase Consults Seniors & Beginners

Attorney

FREE CONSULTATION 941.358.2224

Pegatronics Computer Instruction and Repair It’s Easier Than You Think!

Board Certified in the specialty of non-surgical spinal decompression

DR. DAVID CIFRA, DC Midtown Medical Park 1215 S. East Ave. Suite 210 Sarasota, FL 34239

Pegatronics.com

941-735-3362

422799

Divorce is never fun, but it does not have to be nasty & hateful! Protect your family relationships and assets from expensive Court litigation. Consider Divorce Mediation, the peaceful alternative.

www.SarasotaDiscCenter.com DrCifra@SarasotaDiscCenter.com

Doors

The Only Thing You Have To Lose ... Is The Pain!!

Sliding Glass Door Repair

422794

16B

Home Services

Call me for a free 30 minute consultation before you call a Divorce Lawyer!

Are You Having Dryer Difficulties?

We have mediated divorces involving up to 15 million dollars of assets over past 30 years.

“FIX IT - DON’T REPLACE”

William J. Leininger, JD

423793

Auto Service

Neighborhood

Commercial

423817

Kitchen - Bathrooms | Windows - Doors - Floor Coverings | Repairs

Relax. You’ve got better things to do. Find a professional here in the Observer Red Pages.

Closer is better.

FAST • EASY • SAFE

941-705-5468

ALL PHASES OF INTERIOR & EXTERIOR REMODELING

heroes found here.

SELL YOUR CAR!

941-526-5396 | tomtka@tampabay.rr.com www.tkahomeservicesinc.com Licensed & Insured | License #CBC1256062

Home Watch

WE COME TO YOU

941.270.4400

Residential

422800

Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator 677 N. Washington Blvd Sarasota, FL 34236 SarasotaDivorceMediator.com 941-727-5555

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

423795

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

• Dryer hot but clothes still wet after (1) drying cycle?

• Dryer gets hot to the touch or doesn’t heat up at all?

941-955-4888

5-Star Rated

YourObserver.com/RedPages

Handyman

423794

HoHoBuysCars.com Brick Pavers

422801

JOE DAVIS HD LLC • Doors & Trim Licensed & Insured • Laminate & Wood Over 30 Years Flooring FREE ESTIMATE • Tile Cabinets & Drywall • Texture Paint & Wood Rot 941-929-3000

• Paver Sealing • Pressure & Soft Washing • Concrete Coating

Kitchen/Bath Remodeling CALL BEFOREYOU YOU FALL CALL BEFORE FALL

GRAB BARS GRAB BARS

Over 100 Reviews Award Winning Services

www.BIC - CC.COM

Find anything in the RED PAGES

941-955-4888

COMPLETE INSTALLATION PACKAGE

KEENS HANDYMAN SERVICES INTERIOR RENOVATIONS & ANYTHING FROM THE GROUND UP

TEXT OR CALL 574-354-7772 KEENS HANDYMAN SERVICES

249 235

* $ $235

$

422793

941-321-2859

423812

Call or text today for a FREE estimate:

INCLUDES22MOEN MOEN STAINLESS INCLUDES STAINLESS STEEL STEELANTI ANTISLIP SLIP CONCEALED PEEN CONCEALED SCREW SCREW GRAB GRAB BARS (16”BARS & 24”)(16” & 24”)

941.966.0333

Doors

LIFETIME GUARANTEE • LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED COVERAGEAREA: AREA:LAKEWOOD PARRISH TO NORTHPORT COVERAGE RANCH TO S. VENICE

364556 423819

Business in Christ

DRGRABBARS.COM

*DRILLING CHARGES MAY APPLY FOR MARBLE, GRANITE OR PORCELAIN. COUPON REQUIRED.

THE GRAB BAR GUY

DON’T let your PATIO DOORS be a DRAG or your WINDOWS be a PANE!!

954-1878 (cell) 780-3346 423818

Window Repairs • Sliding Glass Door Repairs Sliding Glass Door Deadbolts

GLENN KROECKER

SHOWER & BATH MAKEOVERS

Call us today! 941.628.8579 423813

FREE IN-HOM ESTIMATEE S

Cleaned - Regrouted - Caulked - Sealed

423803

www.ezslider.com

Licensed & Insured

Call John 941.377.2940

Free Estimates • Sarasota Resident Since 1974

www.showerandbathsarasota.com Find anything in the RED PAGES

941-955-4888

YourObserver.com

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

Plumbing

GARDENS

Residential & Commercial Cleans

Call Today!

RELIABLE • INSURED

941-504-9787

941-920-8221

Knowledgeable & Uniformed | Trained & Certified | Licensed, Bonded & Insured

Serving Longboat Key Since 2005

Kenneth Fuhlman Inc.

Allison J. Abizaid

Res. | Com. | Lic. | Ins.

423820

Building & Roofing Contractor

• Aluminum, Vinyl, & Wood Soffit & Fascia Repair & Installation • Roofing Repair & Installation • Metal Roofing & Tile Roof Repair Specialists

Painting

GULF TO BAY P REMIER P AINTING

Formerly known as Sunrise Windows

941-626-3194

Complete exterior & interior painting Kitchen Cabinet Painting • Deck Stains & Coating Garage Floor Epoxy Coating

UP TO

423797

Licensed & Insured CCC - 058059 CBC - 1253936

Licensed & Insured

STANDARD WINDOWS

Screening

150

25 $

INCLUDING SCREENS, TR ACKS, MIRRORS & FANS

Lifetime Sarasota Resident & Owner

SPECIAL 00

423821

Randy Schmidt | 941-702-3262

Pet Services

5

$

Golden Lab Bernadoodle

Call Tibor for FREE ESTIMATES 941- 284 - 5880

422776 1/10/23, 10:25 AM

chrome_qrcode_1671726737617.png

Transportation

BLACK LABEL CAR SERVICE

GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH THE RED PAGES

Luxury for Less

941-248-4734

10% off

HEROES found here.

Relax. You’ve got better things to do.

Find a professional here in the Red Pages.

RED PAGES Made for where you live. Here!

Call 941-955-4888 or visit YourObserver.com/redpages

Call to reserve your ad space

941-955-4888

Airports, Concerts, Dinners & Cruises www.towncarservicebradenton.com 410036

423798

CREATE BUZZ!

www.sunsetwindowcleaningsrq.com

PURIFIED WATER WINDOW CLEANING AVAIL ABLE!!

Mother’s Day peanubutterdoodles.com Sale $200 OFF 941.538.8139

Advertise your business in the Red Pages. Call 941-955-4888

senior citizen discount.

423800

gulftobaypremierpainting@gmail.com | lwrpainting.com

423499

Ask about Community Discounts!

Roofing

Design • Garden Beds • Landscape • Courtyards Clean-Up • Makeovers • Weeds • Trimming 941-400-0431 • gbyallison@yahoo.com • gardensbyallison.com

Crystal Clear Windows in Southwest Florida Since 2023

Small plumbing repairs. Replace toilets, faucets, water filters, water softeners and repair leaks.

by Allison

Personal Gardening Services | Designer

Cleaner Than Clean Window Company

Mark’s Plumbing Service 422780

No Job is Too Small!

Windows

422775

Landscaping & Lawn

17B

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=rm&ogbl#search/royaltreasurecasino%40yahoo.com?projector=1

1/1

YourObserver.com

EAST COUNTY OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

941.702.0437 | ShanahanLuxuryGroup@CBrealty.com | ShanahanLuxuryGroup.com

2024 Leaders in Luxury

Family Business | Concierge Service | Proven Results

Kenneth Shanahan, PLLC

Katina Shanahan, PLLC

Tyler Shanahan, PLLC

941.702.0443

941.702.0437

941.961.8205

1182 Blue Shell Loop The Pindari | Wild Blue

18mo. Model Leaseback

with 6 - 1 Month Extensions

1095 Blue Shell Loop The Taura | Wild Blue

New Construction

17065 Polo Trail Polo Run

New Price

$4,895,000 | 4,368 Square Feet 4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms 4-Car Garage | His & Her Baths | Casita

$2,787,075 | 3,474 Square Feet 3 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms Flex Room

$1,050,000 | 3,520 Square Feet 5 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms Pool/Spa | 3-Car Garage

11979 Forest Park Circle Central Park

16435 Paynes Mill Drive Park East at Azario

3331 Chestertown Loop Mallory Park

$10k Interest Rate Buydown

Open House

Sat. 5/4/24 1:00-4:00

$960,000 | 3,271 Square Feet 4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | Office 3-Car Garage | Pool/Spa | Lake Homesite

$575,000 | 2,422 Square Feet 4 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms Lake Homesite

$465,000 | 1,836 Square Feet 3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms Private Courtyard | 2-Car Garage

16506 Baycross Drive The Lake Club

1240 Dolphin Bay Way #502 Siesta Key | Beach Getaway

17236 Hampton Falls Terrace Del Webb

Under Contract

Offered at $1,495,000 One-Acre homesite

Under Contract

Representing Buyer

Offered at $1,299,000 | 1915 Square Feet 2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms Private Garage

Sold

Represented Buyer & Seller

$930,600 | 2,734 Square Feet 3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms Den | Premium Lake Homesite

The Right Representation Makes the Difference.

Contact Us to Learn the Benefits of Working With Our Team.

941.702.0437 413836-1

18B