Thursday, November 21, 2013
EARLY DEADLINE NOTICE For the issue of November 28, 2013 THE OBSERVER OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY NOVEMBER 28. EARLY DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIED ADS IN THE EAST COUNTY OBSERVER WILL BE ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 @ NOON
Items Under $200 For Sale ADVERTISE YOUR MERCHANDISE with the total value of all items $200 or less in this section for FREE! Limit 1 ad per month, 15 words or less. Price must be included next to each item. No commercial advertising. Ad runs 2 consecutive weeks in 1 Observer. (No phone calls please.) (Please provide your name and address) Email ad to: classified@yourobserver.com Online at: www.yourobserver.com Or mail to: The Observer Group P.O. Box 3169 Sarasota, Fl 34230 ALOE: NATURE’S first aid plants (20) $1/ea. 941-739-8758. BICYCLE CARRIER Call 941-807-8343.
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Adult Care Services
Painting/Wallpapering
FLEA MARKET. Sarasota Municipal Auditorium. Saturday, November 23, 10a.m.-5p.m. & Sunday, November 24, 10a.m.-4p.m. For info: 954-4165.
IN-HOME ASSISTED LIVING. Why leave the safety, beauty and comfort of your own home to receive professional, affordable and compassionate care? You don’t need to! ElderCare Services provides complete customized care perfectly tailored to suit your needs and lifestyle. Services include, but not limited to, homemaking, transportation, running errands, meal prep., medication supervision, 24/7 medical staffing, and more. Please call 377-4465 for more info. or visit us on the web @ eldercaresarasota.com. Licensed, bonded and insured. Lic.#30211372
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.
GARAGE SALE, Saturday 8-2, Sunday 11-3. 1314 Oak Leaf Ct. River Isles. Decor items, baker’s rack, much more.
Health/Fitness/Beauty JAVITA WEIGHT LOSS COFFEE: for those who want and have been looking to shred unwanted pounds without hitting the gym, try this coffee first before you tell me I’m crazy. Ask me how, 941-780-3816, 941-755-6590 or www.myjavita.com/great
Merchandise Wanted CASH FOR Old Military Items. Swords, uniforms, insignia & old guns. Call 941-416-3280. SENIOR LOOKING to purchase precious metals, time pieces, coins, jewelry and antiques. Please call Marc, 941-321-0707.
Good Things To Eat CLAIRE’S PRODUCE & PLANTS
7275 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd.
LIGHTHOUSE COLLECTION. George Lefton designed, 13 total, all light up, approx. 12" high, $150. 941-745-2202
STORAGE FACILITY Boat/ RV/ Trailer. Secure facility, low monthly rentals, Clark Rd area. 941-809-3660, 941-809-3662.
PARSONS CHAIRS (6): for dining or breakfast area, w/4 matching pillows. $150 for all. 941-330-5249.
Autos Wanted WE BUY CARS. TOP $$ PAID FOR YOUR VEHICLES. Call Hawley Motors, 941-923-3421.
Boats ChitwoodCharters.com Cruise or Fish Hyatt Sarasota Docks 32’/53’ Yachts - 2hrs./2 months 941-383-5232
Garage/Moving/Estate Sales ESTATE SALE Friday, November 22 - 8:45AM–3PM 1366 Harbor Dr.- Sarasota - off Orange Ave. 19th century: 4 drawer chest, blanket chest, mirror, Ithaca calendar clock, Regina Imperial Symphonic disk player with 20+ disks, tiger maple chairs, quilts, mahogany drop leaf table, flow blue china; Other: oriental rugs, Russell Wright, depression glass, sled, silver, etched glassware, set of Vintage pattern silver plate, Christian Liagre coffee table, new Haviland china, framed art, patio chair set, wicker patio set, easy chair, mah Jong set, teak wall unit, Bose radio, Luminiere lights, queen bedding, Room & Board king bed, Pottery Barn king headboard, lamps, Inversion table, Yamaha PA system, cameras, DVD player, Singer sewing machine, desk, fireplace screen, Hornick Bros. goose decoy, coffee & end table set, Ciaobella scooter with 58 miles, 9.9 four stroke Mercury engine, Sea Worthy dinghy, Super Blaster inner tube, Meade telescope, mans bike, tools, boating supplies, kitchenware, new sinks, golf clubs, moving blankets, vintage linens, bed & table linens. Sale by Julie McClure. Pix: estatesales.net
ESTATE SALE Saturday, Nov. 23rd - 8:45a.m.-2:00p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24th - 8:45a.m.-Noon 3439 Tobero Lane – Sarasota 34235 Entire household of a lifetime collector: mainly Asian items; includes lots of cloisonné, bronzes, Chinese bed, 2 carved screens, cabinets, chairs, round table, Garuda, cloisonné plant stands, candelabras, pictures, books, & too much else to list. Sale by Julie McClure Details & pictures www.estatesales.net
RETIRED BRADENTON POLICE DETECTIVE. Will drive your car north or south for you. 941-718-0813. SHIP YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV anywhere in the United States. Great rates, fast quotes. Call Hawley Motors, 941-923-3421.
Honey, Eggs & More
CRV KICKER 15” Competition Speakers in a fiberglass, non-ported, custom Mad Marks Box. $195 941-807-5207
PANASONIC 6.1 Home Theater stereo system, $160. 941-753-8927.
Auto Transport
Cleaning
Extended Holiday Hours
Storage
MEN’S BICYCLE: Huffy, 6 speed, grip shift, red, cruiser, excellent condition. $85. 941-714-0401.
Air Conditioning
30 YEARS experience. We take pride in pleasing customers. Homes, schools, churches, resorts, offices. 941-756-4570.
Starting Week 11/25
$50.
Business Opportunities JAN PRO CLEANING FRANCHISE: $950 Down Required, Financing Available for growth, Includes customers. Earn up to $10,000 Month+. Call 941-907-8141.
Help Wanted DRIVERS: $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! Great Pay! Consistent Freight, Great Miles on this Regional Account. Werner Enterprises: 1-855-517-2507. LIMO DRIVERS: 100% clean driving record, full-time, non smokers, $500-$1000 week. Call 941-792-3400.
Condos/Apts. For Rent FIRST FLOOR 2 bedroom condo unit in a gated community built in 2002. Spectacular water view of the 17th island hole of the Legacy Golf Course at Lakewood Ranch Country Club. Each bedroom includes two walk-in closets and its own full bath. Spacious kitchen with breakfast nook. Includes washer/dryer. New carpet. One car detached garage and additional parking. Lanai with fabulous view. Short walk to pool and clubhouse. No pets. NO SMOKING in this unit. Credit check, one year lease. Must have impeccable references. Call 908-692-7057.
YOUR PERSONAL BOOKKEEPER, LLC Gail Sunray, Owner Personal & Business Bookkeeping Accounting/ Taxes
GULFSIDE A/C & Heating, LLC. SALES & SERVICE, FREE ESTIMATES! 10 MINUTE RESPONSE. Visa/MC/Disc. Lic. #CAC1816929 941-962-6863.
Local Fruits/Veggies Frasier Firs & Holiday Plants
Personal Services
BLUE FISH CLEANING INC. 941-705-3812. Insured, Bonded. Affordable reliable home cleaning, $60, 2 cleaners, 2 hours. BRAZILIAN CLEANING Service by Maria. Residential/ Commercial. Meticulous Cleaning. Excellent References. Free Estimates. Reliable. Lic./ Ins. 941-400-3342. GREEN CLEANING Free estimates, tailored to your needs. 10 years experience. References. Sheila, 941-447-9748. ND SPARKLE. We are a family business experienced in both home and office cleaning great rates. Call for a quote. 941-330-4466. Email: norgrasi@hotmail.com
Computer Services COMPUTER TECHNICAL Support. H/W & S/W problems solved. Virus/Malware removal; data recovery; Networking/ Internet Issues; Upgrades; A+, Network+ Cert. Tech. Navy trained electronics tech veteran. 941-225-0046.
Home Improvement/ Remodeling FRED’S HOME IMPROVEMENT AND REPAIR. Painting, tile, kitchen backsplash, windows, drywall, fans, just ask! 941-744-7473. STEVE ALLEN FLOOR COVERINGS PROFESSIONAL TILE & MARBLE INSTALLATION 20 YRS. EXPERIENCE CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE 726-1802 LIC/ INS
I come to your home or office.
4 Bill Paying & Account Reconciliation 4 Organizing Personal and Business Files 4 Budgets & Financial Reports 4 Federal and State Tax Returns BONDED & INSURED Over 25 yrs. experience Telephone: 941-749-5646 yourbookkeeper@tampabay.rr.com
Pet Services DOG GROOMING mobile, we come to you! www.furrytails4grooming.com or call for an appointment, 941-795-0303. DOGGY HOTEL/GROOMING. 24 Hour Daycare. FREE Daycare with groom (we are the best). 3925 Brown Avenue behind Sleep King. doggyhotel.net 941-554-4620. TIKI TIME PET SITTING! In-Home Pet Sitting! Leave your fur kids in their environment with trusted, loving care! Providing quality pet care for 10 years! No extra charge for multiple pets & Holidays! Excellent references. 480-694-0756 tikitimepetcare@gmail.com
Pools FULL WEEKLY POOL SERVICE FROM $65 per month including chemicals. For screened-in pools. Owner operated, reliable, personal service. Save money - call now. Blissful Pools, 941-705-0400.
Pressure Cleaning PRESSURE WASHING: Residential and Commercial. ECO Cleaning. Roofs, lanais, pool areas, etc. Roof coating also. 941-756-4570.
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Homes For Rent LUXOR MHP $450/mo-1 bed/bath mobile homes. 55+ community. No Pets. 5811 14th St. W. Bradenton. Sarasota Real Estate Assoc., Inc. Greg Nowak 941-809-6034
Real Estate Wanted
Landscaping & Lawn Service DE LA ROSA LAWN CARE - Family owned and operated. Now accepting new clients. Free estimates. No yard too big or too small. Serving Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota. Tony De La Rosa, owner and operator 813-900-4056. Licensed and Insured.
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WANTED LUXURY ANNUAL RENTALS For Qualified Waiting Clients Contact - Sarasota Luxury Rentals 941-225-1356 email: info@sarasotaluxuryrentals.com Personalized attention with professional honest advice. 25 Years Experience - References available
Vacation/Seasonal Rentals PALM AIRE CONDO: 2BR/2BA, furnished, great views, upgraded, utilities included. Available January, February & March. 3/mo. minimum. $2800/mo. 941-351-1741.
Observer EAST COUNTY FREE • THURSDAY,
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Thirteen-year-old figure skater competes in Philadelphia. PAGE 13
Neal Communities marks 9,000th home with commemorative tree. PAGE 5
PATRIOTIC SPIRIT Local parades honor the American spirit for Fourth of July. PAGE 17
estate| Managing Editor real by Pam Eubanks
Manatee property values on the rise
SAFETY FIRST Editor
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Managing by Pam Eubanks |
+ Preschool earns national award
Kiddie Academy of recently was Lakewood Ranch franchise’s recognized by the during the parent company, national organization’s annual conference, in Orlando. by The academy, owned Schmidt, William and Marina received Kiddie Academy® Awards Annual Recognition serfor sales and customer achievevice and academy for best ment, as well as educapractices in character building/ tion, community developfamily involvement, curricumentally appropriate and lum, health and fitness, innovation. academy the Additionally, Franchisee was nominated for as for of the Year, as well developmentally appropricharacate curriculum and “Life ter education in the Essentials” category. the see “We’re proud to hard work and dedication of that Kiddie Academy brings Lakewood Ranch industo the childcare vice try,” Kevin Murphy, at president of operations “We says. Kiddie Academy, support of appreciate their the brand and congratulate them on this achievement.”
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JULY 11, 2013
It’s READ Everywhere!
East County communities, such as Lakewood Ranch, are exceeding county averages.
— Property MANATEE COUNTY County are on values in Manatee Ranch and the rise, with Lakewood communities other East County experiencing higher-than-average
Pam Eubanks
from trophies from students place at state- and national-award team won third Gena Rogers accepted school’s digital video-production of wearing the Debbie Wagner and video on the importance School July 5, after Conference for a sons. Braden River High Association National Wagner’s and Rogers’ the Technology Studentabout the traffic accident that killed is seat belts. The film
LIVING LEGACY
School Lakewood Ranch High a have saved the lives of Wearing seat belts may and Josh Rogers, who died as a result from their rival school students Brett Wagner in 2011. Now, students and promote safety. Christmas Day crash legacy to continue the boys’ are using the story Day car ac2011 Christmas
increases. of taxPreliminary certification July 1 by the able values, released Property AppraisManatee County values have iner’s Office, shows of 4% compared creased an average to last year. of appraisal Mark Johns, director appraiser’s services for the property properties, the office, said beach area and newer Lakewood Ranch the East Counsubdivisions around the highest ty community showed increases. taxable value Countywide gross is $24.14 billion, for the 2013 tax roll billion in 2012. compared to $23.21 there is $364 “Of that $24 billion, construction new million worth of said. “From last countywide,” Johns year is a 4% inthis to year’s taxable areas experienced crease, but some than others. The greater increases and the Lakebeach communitiesand the newer wood Ranch area to the east showed subdivisions out (but) areas the highest increases, Bradenton proper like Palmetto and increases in showed very marginal l e“
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HOUSE CLASSIFIEDS LP # 56733
LAKEWOOD RANCH LAWN & LANDSCAPE LLC. Unhappy with your current lawn service? Try us for free! First week free with no contract when switching from current company. We offer complete lawn care and landscaping services. FREE ESTIMATES. 941-373-5110.
Masonry ALL TYPES OF MASONRY Specializing in concrete driveways, pavers, decorative concrete, stone work, patios. Call for free and honest estimates. 941-525-2435
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This week’s Cryptogram answers
1. The picnic was a very regal affair. We had cucumber tarts, great scones, butter, cream and mugs of tea, and it was presided over by the Earl of Sandwich. 2. The picnic fare was perfect: lots of spicy meatballs, hot peppers, tomatoes and brownies, with a tasty side of antacid!