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Tara dancers steal spotlight at spring recital.

OUR TOWN

Five Braden River High Schools students returned recently from Michigan after a strong finish at the Society of Automotive Engineers’ Formula One in Schools USA National Championships.

Pirate Racing, Florida’s F1 In School Champions, captured the title for Best Verbal Presentation after delivering a flawless presentation.

The event was held at the famed Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

The team finished in seventh overall after two days of competition against teams from across the country.

Pirate Racing comprises five Braden River students, each with specific roles on the F1 In Schools team.

Aubrey Hudson, 16, is team manager; Kali Hoying is team resource manager; Jeremy Petty, 17, is the design engineer and manufacturing engineer; Greg Raynor, 17, is the team’s graphic designer and Mario Palmer, 14, is the team’s marketing manager.

F1 In Schools is an international competition that requires students to utilize computer-aided design software and a CNC mill to design and manufacture identical, miniature C02-powered balsa wood F1 racecars.

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FINAL FIVE Members of Lakewood Ranch’s Inter-District Authority have selected five candidates to interview on June 10.

LAKEWOOD RANCH — Lakewood Ranch Town Hall may have a new executive director by midJune.

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority last week whittled down a lengthy list of potential candidates to five, after Colin Baenziger, whose firm was hired to conduct the search, came back with 33 more potential candidates.

Top contenders include: Larry Arnold, of Parrish; Shane Crawford, of Lake Geneva, Wis.; Laura Hannah, of Lake Worth; Eva Rey, of Summerfield and Town Hall’s financial director Steve Zielinski, who currently is serving as the interim executive director.

“We’ve picked a list of candidates with varied backgrounds and experiences that hopefully will give us a good

base to chose a final candidate from,” IDA Chairman Tom Green said.

A sixth contender, James “Jim” Gleason, interim city manager of the city of Mascotte, was eliminated from the interview pool on May 20, following an incident in which Gleason warned a city commissioner his water was going to be turned off and then asked the board member to delete the email about it.

Board members said the incident showed “bad judgment” on Gleason’s part.

Selected candidates are set to

meet with board members and representatives of Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts 1, 2, 4 and 5 and homeowner association board members on June 9 with interviews following on June 10.

All candidates except Crawford have experience in Florida government.

Laurence Arnold

Laurence Arnold has more than 30 years of management experience with expertise in government business operations and project and contract management, among other items.

The Parrish resident has worked for Sarasota County Government since 2005, and currently serves as its manager of business operations, planning

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+ 100-year-old wins big at Ranch bingo Wedged between her daughters, Helen Marble carefully scanned the Bingo cards before her, dotting numbers as they were called.

In all her 100 years of life, this was only the second time

SEE OUR TOWN / PAGE 2

Lakewood Ranch plans tribute for veterans The annual Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day Parade will be held May 29 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

A collection for soldiers is being taken.

LAKEWOOD RANCH — It’s time again to fill up the truck.

The third annual Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day Parade will be held from 6-9 p.m., May 29, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street, and organizers again will be collecting goods to send to soldiers serving overseas.

“Whether you are for or against (war), these guys are risking their lives,” Ed’s Tavern owner and event co-organizer John Breiner said. “The focus of the parade is to raise awareness and goods to thank those guys for their service. We want to fill this truck up.”

Festivities will kickoff with a parade down Lakewood Ranch

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Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day Parade WHEN: 6 p.m., May 29 WHERE: Lakewood Ranch Main Street DETAILS: Parade starts at 6 p.m. and concludes with a brief ceremony; festivities will start around 7 p.m., with live music by Paper Airplanes and Muffin Men, beer and barbecue, face painting, a fire truck, balloons and more.

BENEFITS: Manasota Operation Troop Support DONATIONS: Event-goers are asked to bring items (see list, page 2) that will be sent overseas in care packages to active military. A truck will be on site to collect donations. Individuals also can drop-off donations to the locations listed.

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PARADE/PAGE 1 Main Street — starting at the Polo Grill and working its way toward Ed’s Tavern — at 6 p.m. The parade will feature performances by the Lakewood Ranch High School Marching Band and the Lakewood Ranch Silver Stars as well as a bicycle brigade from Little Bookworms.

“We have a lot of participants this year,” Breiner said. “It’s a town

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A brief ceremony, featuring the presentation of colors, the national anthem and the playing of military fight songs and of taps, will conclude the parade.

Other festivities, such as music by Paper Airplanes and Muffin Men, food and drink, face painting, peddle cars, and more, will run from 7-9 p.m. Lakewood Ranch Community Activities

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Corp. will have paper and pen for individuals to write letters thanking troops for their service.

The local Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter also will be distributing Buddy Poppies and accepting donations to assist local veterans in need.

Individuals wishing to donate items such as beef jerky to troops can turn them in at a 40-foot truck on site or at locations throughout the community during the week (see box).

Breiner and Lakewood Ranch resident Gene Sweeney started the Memorial Day parade on Lakewood Ranch Main Street in 2009 after Breiner and his family visited Busch Gardens and passed the Salute to Heroes Boulevard.

Breiner realized he was spending a day with his family while soldiers overseas were fighting for his freedom and quickly joined forces with Sweeney and Manasota Operation Troop Support, the organization shipping goods to soldiers, to organize the event.

This year, Lakewood Ranch Community Activities and the merchants on Main Street also have joined in on the effort.

“Hopefully, each year we’ll make it bigger and better,” Breiner said.

Contact Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com.

>> Continued

In March — Marble’s first Bingo game ever — she won three times out of seven, taking home the grand prize of a $25 Publix gift card, among other prizes.

Marble, who learned the piano by ear as a child and still plays the almost every day, said she’s enjoyed playing the game, although she’s still learning how.

“It keeps your mind active,” she said.

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Marble had played the game.

And yet, she’s had great success at the Lakewood Ranch Bingo Club.

On May 11, she and her daughters Barbara Jones and Lakewood Ranch resident Marie Sucro won one of seven times.

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Lakewood Ranch CDD 4 selects security contractor Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 4 has joined CDD 1 in hiring Diamond Mason Evans for security patrol services.

LAKEWOOD RANCH — After months of deliberation, supervisors on the Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 4 board have selected a new provider for security patrols in Greenbrook.

Supervisors on May 19 voted unanimously to enter into contract with Diamond Mason Evans for security patrol services.

CDD 4 has given 30 days notice to Allegiance Security, and now will prepare for Diamond to take over patrolling responsibilities. The company will provide an unarmed roving patrol for 40 hours a week, once its contract begins.

“I think it’s a good company,” Supervisor Joe Sidiski said. “I felt it was important do something for the community. I think it does provide the community with an added level of service.”

Supervisor Keith Davey agreed.

“We’ve discussed this at safety committee meeting and we have (safety committee) support,” he said.

CDD 4 supervisors have expressed dissatisfaction with the work provided by Allegiance, essentially since the company took over patrols more than a year ago. Board members from both CDDs 1 and 4 in November said they were not satisfied with the responsiveness of Allegiance and wanted to look for another contractor.

CDD 4 officials continued Allegiances’ contract on a month-to-month basis starting in mid-January as they decided what expectations they had of their new provider and what services would be needed.

CDD 1 agreed to hire Diamond Mason Evans in March.

Although Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Director of Operations Ryan Heise said there may be cost savings and other benefits associated with combining security services for CDDs 1 and 4, CDD 1 Chairwoman June Stroup said her board wanted to maintain and manage its own contract.

Contact Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com.

In other business: CDD 1

• Attorney Jeff Russell said although the district owns the tortoise preserve property behind the Summerfield Bluffs neighborhood, the district is not responsible for paying for repairs to the riverbank behind homes. Instead, homeowners would need to be assessed for repairs, according to state statute.

Supervisors will consider whether to initiate the repair process, starting with determining what work would need to be done, at their June agenda review meeting.

• Supervisors asked residents to be on alert and ready to report vandalism they see happening in the district. CDD 1 recently paid $3,600 to repair the doors and locks to bathrooms at Summerfield Park.

• Summerfield/Riverwalk Village Association President Vicky Horswood said the association still is seeking residents to serve on an ad hoc committee to explore Florida-friendly landscaping options.

CDD 2

• Engineer Mike Kennedy reported contractors began repairs to the banks of Lake Uihlein May 23 and will continue work through midJuly.

• Supervisors are considering the installation of speed bumps near the

Legacy Guardhouse to slow drivers, minimize damages to the gates and to prevent accidents. Engineer Mike Kennedy will bring estimates for both permanent and temporary speed bumps to the board at its June meeting.

• Operations Director Ryan Heise reported the gate at Masters Avenue and Lorraine Road has been converted from loop-activated to transponder activated.

CDD 4

• Engineer Mike Kennedy will explore a washout along the river and come back to the board in June with estimates for repairs.

CDD 5

• In regard to litigation surrounding settling storm drains in the district, attorney Andy Cohen reported that depositions scheduled for this month have been cancelled so parties can explore additional potential damages.

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• Supervisors agreed to extend a contract for information technology services through July 1. The twomonth extension is intended to resolve ongoing issues related to the installation of Jenark property management software.

• Engineering reports show the property on Lorraine Road being considered for a new maintenance facility is build-able.

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Willis Elementary student Alex Kumar shows off a replica of a statue he saw while visiting China.

STORYTELLER Alex Kumar won first place in the 4-H/Tropicana Public Speaking Contest. Braden River’s Levi Waxler took home third.

MANATEE COUNTY — At first, 10-year-old Alex Kumar was disappointed he would have to miss his championship baseball game.

But it seems the fourth-grader at Willis Elementary School hit a home run anyway.

His speech, “A Whole Different World,” earned him a different championship title on May 14, when Kumar took home first place in the 4-H/Tropciana Public Speaking Contest.

“It was amazing,” Alex said of the experience. “I’m really glad I got to do it. (I loved) the feeling of talking in front of a whole lot of people and presenting a story you love.”

Much to his own amazement, Alex beat out more than 30 other contestants — all first- and second-place finishers from their respective schools — for the prize.

Alex had planned to speak about Greek gods until his teacher, Emily Ross, said he had to write a non-fiction speech — one about a personal experience. The Country Club of Lakewood Ranch resident didn’t have much trouble finding alternate subject matter.

Instead, Alex centered his speech on a two-month visit he and his family took to China about two years ago.

“I love China, and the culture is so cool,” Alex said, noting he used some of his favorite pictures from the trip to select his talking points.

“I really wanted to write about it.

“Everything’s different there — the foods, the sights,” he said. “(There are things) you just can’t see here.”

Alex said his teacher played a key role in his success. She has been teaching him and his classmates to use better, more descriptive words, dubbed “sparkle

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Below is an excerpt from Alex Kumar’s speech, “A Whole Different World.”

Have you ever been to a place that seems like a whole different world? Well, my trip to China was exactly that. When I was 8, my family and I spent two months in China. It was the best adventure I ever had. Even though it’s been almost two years, the sights and tastes are as fresh in my mind as if it was only yesterday.

The first of many amazing sights was The Great Wall.

At the top, we climbed 15 ancient towers and marveled at the dragon-like wall slithering across China as far as I Courtesy photo could see. I wanted to stay there Alex Kumar found inspiration forever, thinking, “What could be for his speech at The Great Wall. better than this?”

words,” throughout the school year.

In fact, at the beginning of the year, his class held a funeral — complete with black garb and wailing — for “dead words,” such as “nice,” “good” and “bad.”

“It was sad,” Alex said. “I liked those words. But they weren’t as descriptive as she wanted them to be.”

Ross also helped Alex find “wonderful words” for his speech, and his 12-year-old sister, Madelyn, who recently won a statelevel Technology Student Association speech contest, helped him practice timing and other aspect of public speaking, Alex said.

“I think the content and the way you perform it is important,” Alex said, smiling. “You

have to get into it.”

When Alex isn’t writing awardwinning speeches, he likes to “build contraptions,” particularly those using water or solar power. He also enjoys playing video games, tennis and baseball and reading, especially the “Harry Potter” book series.

“I love to read because it sucks you in and makes you feel like you are there,” Alex said.

Alex said he hasn’t decided what he wants to be when he grows up, and isn’t sure that public speaking will fit into his future career, but it may be a possibility.

“Maybe I can do speeches about my inventions,” he said, laughing.

Contact Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com.

Braden River student earns kudos for speech Braden River Elementary School’s Levi Waxler took home third place in the 4-H/Tropciana Public Speaking Contest with his speech, “The Enema Hotel.”

Levi’s speech was a story about a stomachache that ended with an enema.

“That was a fun day, and I learned so much from all the speeches,” Levi said of the contest.

His mother, Tanya, couldn’t have been more proud.

“It takes a brave kid to get up and tell the whole school about

a really embarrassing moment,” she said.

Other winners of the Tropicana contest were Emma Schmeichel, of Rowlett Elementary, (second place); and Nathan Edwards, of Palma Sola Elementary (honorable mention.

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+ Manatee district honors volunteers

The Manatee County School District celebrated its roughly 4,300 volunteers with a special ceremony May 18.

More than 50 volunteers district-wide were recognized at the “Living Aloha!” 2011 Outstanding School Volunteer Awards celebration.

Five volunteers, however, earned special celebration.

In the East County, middle school student Angelica R ego earned the title of “Youth Volunteer of the Year” for her service for three consecutive years at Braden River Elementary School. Threasa Devin of Nolan Middle School won the “Making a Difference for Middle School” award.

Other volunteers earning special recognition were “Senior Volunteer of the Year” Robert Connor; “Making a Difference for High School” award winner Mary Suchy, of Southeast High School; and “Adult Volunteer of

the Year” Donald McLucas, of Palma Sola Elementary.

+ Sheriff’s office launches campaign

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office on Monday launched an initiative to target drivers not wearing their seatbelts.

The “Click It or Ticket” campaign will run through June 5.

A seat belt violation in Florida is $116, while a child restraint violation is $166.

National statistics show belt usage saved more than 12,700 lives nationwide in 2009.

+ Buchanan speaks with business owners

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan on May 20 spoke with local business owners during the 2011 Small Business Growth Conference hosted the State College of Florida, ManateeSarasota Small Business Development Center.

The event was held in conjunction with National Small

Business Week.

The meeting, which was part of a three-day conference, was intended for business owners to speak with Buchanan about issues impacting their businesses.

The conference also featured seminars such as “Growing Globally” and “Certifications for Growth.”

+ Steube speaks to Republican Club

District 67 Rep. Greg Steube was the keynote speaker for the Lakewood Ranch Republican Club luncheon May 20.

Steube, a first-year state legislator, updated guests about the recent legislative session.

+ Ranch Friends initiate petition drive Members of the Friends of Lakewood Ranch, the group opposing incorporation of the community, last week began soliciting signatures to petition to the Florida Legislature

against turning Lakewood Ranch into an independent city.

Letters are being sent to

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For more information on Manatee County Government, visit www. mymanatee.org. residents, and members of the group also are going door-todoor with their efforts.

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The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

GREENBROOK May 21

6 p.m. — 15500 block of Lemon Fish Drive. Burglary to a vehicle. Unknown person(s) entered into the victim’s vehicle and removed a zippered pouch from a pocket on the driver’s side door. The pouch contained about $12 in quarters and numerous identification type cards. The ID cards were found under a bush by a neighbor about two houses away. When returned to the owner, he found his unlocked vehicle had been burglarized overnight. The pouch and coins weren’t recovered. Other expensive items in the vehicle weren’t stolen. The owner said he believes the person(s) didn’t go past the driver’s side door to search the rest of the vehicle.

May 22

7:30 p.m. — The intersection of Greenbrook Boulevard and Nighthawk Terrace.

Found property. The complainant stated his son found several items in the grass near the entrance to the Crossings subdivision. The items were placed into property and evidence at the Operations Center.

LAKEWOOD RANCH May 20

12:45 p.m. — 7800 Mathern Court. Information (lost property). The complainant reported she left her pocketbook on top of her husband’s car. He then drove away with it on top. It was blown off the roof somewhere between their residence and the doctor’s office in Sarasota.

May 22

11:25 p.m. — The intersection of Lorraine and-State LBKRoad 2010 J Road 70 E. Possession of marijuana (less than 20 grams). During a traffic stop for an equipment violation, a strong odor of cannabis was observed

coming from the defendant’s open rear passenger window where he was seated.

The juvenile defendant was observed dropping a bag of cannabis as he exited the rear passenger door on the driver’s side. He was the only rear seat passenger and was arrested for the offense. A search of the vehicle revealed a small cannabis pipe also in the rear passenger compartment under the passenger seat, but the defendant wasn’t charged with that. Post-Miranda, he admitted to smoking. Another deputy arrived and took custody of the cannabis and pipe and submitted them into property and evidence. The defendant was transported to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center to be cleared prior to being transported to the Juvenile Assessment Center.

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3 p.m. — 7205 85th St. Court E. (Linger Lodge RV Park boat ramp). Found property. The complainant stated while he was canoeing on the Braden River, he found a black bag in the water by a bridge that contained a handgun and other items. All items were placed into property and evidence.

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Higher priorities for deputies Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube is doing what all other levels of government are doing — except the irresponsible feds — and that is cutting spending and reprioritizing.

One of Steube’s planned cuts this year includes eliminating school resource officers at many elementary schools, including the one who serves five East County schools. While the deputies surely serve a good purpose, several factors mitigate against them being a priority.

First, a primary goal of the program, as told to East County Observer News Editor Pam Eubanks by Deputy Russ Younger, is to “try to intervene and make sure the kids start making the right decision.” Indeed, there is a role for that with kids who are in trouble with the law or headed in that direction. Early intervention has potential to pay later dividends.

But the East County elementary schools are in low-crime areas. The demographics suggest most of the students are not headed for criminal activity. That raises the question of how badly these deputies are needed in the schools. We suspect the answer is: Not too badly. That makes a school resource officer in those schools a low priority.

Second, isn’t making sure that kids make the right decision the parents’ responsibility?

We might sound like old fuddy-duddies here, but shouldn’t mom and dad be teaching their children right and wrong? Particularly in elementary school?

This just should not be the responsibility of government, even in the form of law enforcement officers and teachers.

Teachers should be allowed to focus in on reading, writing, math and history — core disciplines to enable students to have the

tools they need for wherever their educational choices take them — not teaching right and wrong, particularly as the definitions differ from family to family.

And law enforcement should be in the business of catching criminals and making sure our neighborhoods are as safe as possible, not making sure elementary school children are making the right choices. Perhaps visiting parents of high-risk children would make more sense.

This is not to diminish the efforts of Deputy Young or teachers. But the policy should be reprioritized.

Sheriff Steube is making the right call.

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Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch wants iPads or similar technology for every child at the school. School officials make the argument that iPads or other such mobile, easy-to-use touch screen devices are able to deliver on basic instruction.

And they fit the school’s projects-based learning program and desire to adjust teaching to individual students’ abilities.

Did the school go to the School Board and beg for money to buy the devices, or search out state or federal grants, hoping some taxpayer dollars from somewhere could pay for their project? No. Instead, a group of parents and teachers calling themselves the Technology Task Force is holding private fundraisers starting with a walk-a-thon at the school. Then they will do whatever is necessary to raise enough money to buy the devices. And taxpayers won’t be nicked for a nickel.

Oh. Did we mention that Imagine School

at Lakewood Ranch is a charter school? Such schools just often bring a different mindset.

Well, good for them. It sets the right example for students: Don’t look to government for solutions and money, just get out there and make it happen.

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Kudos to the Bayside Community Church 24/7 Team, which took off for Alabama after historically destructive storms tore through the state April 27, killing nearly 300 people and devastating thousands of lives.

The group, including many youth such as Shawn Adams and Nate Fox, drove a trailer full of immediate needs such as diapers, shampoo and other supplies to Pleasant Grove, Ala. The next day, they began helping clean up the streets and offering to pray for people — prayers that were readily accepted. They prepared 1,200 spaghetti dinners to distribute and learned a lot about giving.

When Fox asked a man who was made homeless by the storms what he needed, the man said he only needed a poncho. Fox gave him his own on the spot. ’Tis better to give than to receive, and they have done the better.

Keep the Promise for Israel To understand why the Observer Group created the state of Israel in 1948 with almost newspapers have always been strong supno help from any other country. And ever porters of Israel — and find deep fault with since, they have been beset on all sides.

President Obama’s Middle East speech last Historian Thomas Cahill wrote in his book, week — we have to go as far back into the “The Gifts of the Jews”: “The story of Jewish written record of history as possible. And identity across the millennia … against imthat starts with Abraham, a man living in possible odds … is a unique miracle of culwhat is modern day Iraq, but before there tural survival.” More historical context from were Arabs.

Cahill: “The belief system we have come to In Genesis, God called Abraham to get up call Judaism is the origin of the worldview to and go to a new land. Abraham did and arwhich all Western people subscribe.” rived in modern day Israel. Isaac was the son The Jewish people are the reason we of Sarah, Abraham’s wife, and the Jewish peo- believe in one God. “We can hardly get up in ple come through his line. Ishmael was the the morning or cross the street,” Cahill says. son of Hagar, Sarah’s servant, He goes on: “Most of and Abraham, and the Arab our best words … new, ad‘Prepare to cross the people come through his line. venture, surprise; unique, Ishmael was sent away with individual, person, vocaJordan here, with all his mother because of the tion; time, history, future; the people into the enmity between Sarah and freedom, progress, spirit; land I will give the Hagar, and that is the biblical faith, hope, justice — these origin of the Arab-Israeli conIsraelites … the land are the gifts of the Jews.” flict. The Qur’an actually tells The Jews need a homewhich I swore to much the same story. This land, and Israel is theirs their fathers I would conflict is many thousands of from antiquity. give them.’ years old.

More context is freedom.

After the Egyptian captivity Israel is the only country God’s instructions to Joshua of the line of Isaac, Moses led in the Middle East that is when the Jews reached the the Jews into the Promised a free democracy, holding Promised Land Land — again, modern day free elections with a free Israel. Forty years of wandermedia, offering property ing in the desert ended by rights and civil rights to all. crossing the Jordan River into Israel.

None of the enemies surrounding it has any God told Joshua at the time: “Prepare to sorts of freedoms. They are run by degrees of cross the Jordan here, with all the people tyrants who kill their own people as well as into the land I will give the Israelites … be Jews. See Syria this very day. firm and steadfast so that you may give this It is worth remembering that 21% of Israeli people possession of the land which I swore citizens are Arabs, predominantly Muslims, to their fathers I would give them.” and they are economically better off than That is Israel, a nation of people who have their kin in surrounding Muslim countries. suffered like no other people in the history of Arab-Israelis, including several generals, the world. After being dispersed by Babyserve in the Israeli Defense Force. Even 14 of lonians and a myriad of other conquerors the 120 members of the Knesset, the Israeli through the centuries, most Jews settled in Parliament, are Arabs. Jews have no right to Arab and Gentile nations around the world. basic survival in Muslim countries.

They were persecuted under pogroms that The difference between the free, diverse, killed and destroyed families and homes. tolerant, inclusive nation of Israel and the That long history of misery culminated with oppressive regimes of the Arab nations the Holocaust in WWII in which six million around them could not be more stark. U.S. Jews — men, women and children — were policy has long recognized the importance of slaughtered by the Nazis and their helpers. having a lamp of liberty in the region.

After that climax of genocide, the Jews rePalestinians have been the pawns of Arab

tyrants since the 1940s, used to keep hatreds of the Jews inflamed, and their own internal powers intact. Twice the West has strongarmed Israel into pulling out of occupied territories in Lebanon and Gaza. Both times, the violence against Israel escalated, and that is exactly what would happen now.

The problem is not geographic borders, but the utter failure of the Palestinians to create any semblance of a stable, constitutional government. Instead, they have chosen a terrorist state under Hamas where the vast majority of them accept the killing of Jewish men, women and children.

With all of this as context, it is dismaying to see President Obama push for changes realistically only on the part of free and democratic Israel. Calling for a return to the 1967 boundaries of Israel gives important regions such as the West Bank and Golan Heights back to Syria’s dictators, and narrows the nation to nine miles at one point — about the distance from University Parkway to Clark Road. This clearly imperils Israel’s existence.

Credit Obama for coming around to the Bush Doctrine that he so excoriated as a Senate back-bencher. In 2008, he called the surge a failure and was for pulling the troops out of Iraq. He now holds up Iraq as an example of how democracy can work in the Middle East. He practically quotes Bush now when saying freedom, democracy and economic reform are America’s “top priority.”

Yet in the Israeli case, the president cannot see the chasm between the free, inclusive Jewish state and the tyrannical, intolerant Muslim states seeking Israeli’s death. These are not equal negotiating parties.

The president’s sympathy for the Muslim autocrats, and antipathy toward the Jewish democrats, is hard to understand. In his comprehensive speech on the Middle East, he never mentioned the word Islam. And while he verbally opposes violence perpetrated by the Palestinian terror government Hamas, he requires little of them. It is always the free Jewish state that must give in.

His new policy of preemptively requiring 1967 borders is a wrong and immoral position for the president of the United States.

This is a fatal flaw, from a fatally flawed view of Israel and her neighbors.

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Dear Editor: What went wrong with Manatee County School District’s finances? In February 2005, the district was looking for a new superintendent, and with Tim McGonegal’s excellent résumé, he was selected.

But as we all know, time tells if we have made the right choice.

McGonegal is a CPA, which makes it more upsetting about this district’s financial problems. When you look back at McGonegal’s work experiences, you find he’s worked in many areas such as the Florida Auditor General’s Office, in the public sector and with the Highland School District.

While at Highland, he was in charge of risk management, which is the health care and worker’s compensation programs. Then in 2002, McGonegal became the

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assistant director of finance under Dr. Roger Dearing for Manatee. He rose fast to a position of assistant superintendent of business services.

When an opening for superintendent became available, he applied and was selected. However in 2006-2007, we started to have a huge financial problems in the health care plan and worker’s compensation.

Now, it has ballooned to its $12 million-plus deficit and growing.

With all his great experience in finances, how did he allow this debacle to happen? It’s been stated that by 2014, if not corrected, we will owe about $50 million.

Is he hiding something, or is he just over his head?

Here is a man who has done nothing. Why? There are a lot questions that need to be asked without the district’s double talk.

Peggy Martin Tara

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Mill Creek VII homeowners are using a Southwest Water Management District Community Education Grant to improve the storm water system in their community.

MILL CREEK — Armed with a shovel, Mill Creek resident Jim Hodgkinson waded into a retention pond near his Mill Creek home, where he quickly learned the proper technique to plant aquatic plants.

“I’m very happy we’re able to do this,” he said. “I’ve learned a lot – more than I ever thought (I could).”

As part of a Southwest Water Management District Community Education Grant the community earned, residents of Mill Creek VII on May 21 enjoyed a seminar about stormwater management systems (retention ponds) and aquatic plants before heading to a retention pond to plant vegetation in a bare littoral shelf. The new aquatic plants will help filter chemicals and pollutants from the water before it runs farther into the aquatic system and eventually into Tampa Bay. In doing so, the plants also will help minimize unsightly algae blooms, improve water quality, minimize erosion and provide habitat for birds and fish.

The grant will fund the seminar and planting workshop as well as five pond plantings and the future installation of signage and of two pet waste stations.

“It gives residents an opportunity to really become more hands on in protecting their natural resources,” Community Education Grant Coordinator Robin Grantham said of the project.

Homeowners in Mill Creek VII on June 2 will vote on how to use grant dollars, opting to let the pond vege-

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A resident of Manatee County for nearly two decades, Arnold considers the chance to work for a world-class master-planned community may be a once-ina-lifetime opportunity.

Arnold said his application for the Lakewood Ranch executive director post is the first he’s made since 2004. He cited several factors, including Lakewood Ranch’s green initiatives, the State College of Florida’s planned Design and Economic Acceleration Lab and future growth as reasons he applied.

Arnold’s government experience started in 1970, when he started in an entry-level position in the city manager’s office for the City of St. Petersburg. By 1985, he had worked his way into the position of chief assistant manager, a post he held until 1991.

Arnold then went on to serve as the senior executive for Medical Device and Software Companies in St. Petersburg from 1991 to 2001 before jumping back into local politics. He served as Winter Haven’s assistant city manager from 2001 to 2003 and a special consultant to the city manager of Port Orange and interim community development administrator of Martin County from 2003 to 2004.

Shane Crawford

Candidate Shane Crawford of Lake Geneva, Wis., has spent the entirety of his career in government in Wisconsin and now is looking to move to Florida with his wife.

Crawford currently works as

the deputy county administrator of central services for Walworth County, a post he has held since July 2007. During his tenure, Crawford created the Intergovernmental Cooperative Council consisting of municipalities in the borders of Walworth County to foster governmental cooperation and potential consolidation, as well as created a “green” initiative and negotiated an agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to continue state funding for state-owned, but county maintained roadways, among other accomplishments.

He served as Walworth County’s director of public works the two years prior.

“I’ve served on the elected side of things, and I’ve served on the appointed management side, as well,” Crawford said. “I know and understand what the other side (the electorate) needs and wants to see from its staff.

“I’ve been doing this my whole career and I believe I bring a youthful energy that could be very helpful in this position because it’s so much more than just coming into the office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,” he said. “In a position such as this, one needs to become part of the community, to approach people with tact and understanding, and to appreciate opposing viewpoints.”

Prior to his time in Walworth, Crawford served as the county administrator for Buffalo County, Wis., (2002 to 2004) and as Buffalo County’s administrative coordinator (2000 to 2002).

From 1997 to 2000, as a college student, he served on the city council of La Crosse, Wis.

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Candidate Laura Hannah, of Palm Beach County, has worked in local government since 1990, most recently serving as the assistant city manager of the city of Lake Worth, a post she held from January 2004 to June 2009.

During that time, she served as an acting city manager three times and also as the city manager’s designee, representing the city over a two-year period.

In her post, she oversaw the city’s daily operations, including a budget of $138 million and 400 employees.

“I thrive on foreseeing issues and implementing appropriate strategies to avoid them while carrying out the directives of an elected body,” Hannah said.

“For most of my career in local government, I have successfully worked with various stakeholders — a community’s elected officials, its residents, boards, committees and working collaboratively with neighboring communities. It’s rewarding to work through competing interests and provide outcomes that are advantageous to all parties.”

Prior to her time in Lake Worth, Hannah served as the director of administration for the city of Orange City from 2002 to 2004. She previously served as the parttime city manager intern for the City of Kissimmee from 1999 to 2001 and held various support staff positions with the city of Kissimmee from 1990 to 2002.

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Candidate Eva Rey has more than 11 years experience in local government with both county and community development experience.

She currently serves as the

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director of purchasing and support services for the Village Center Community Development District. The Villages community, which has about 83,000 residents, sits on about 26,000 acres spanning Sumter, Lake and Marion counties.

Rey said she believes her experience successfully dealing specifically with community development districts will benefit Lakewood Ranch and provide guidance to advance CDDs to the next performance level.

“This position is an opportunity to bring my experience with managing projects and operational processes for multiple community development Districts to a growing CDD community,” Rey said. “Also, as a Central Florida native, I have always admired and enjoyed the Manatee-Sarasota area, and I would love to able to call Lakewood Ranch my home.”

Previously, from 2002 to 2007, she served as the executive assistant to the county administrator for the Marion County Board of County Commissioners. In that role, Rey prepared and managed county commission agendas, researched and prepared correspondence for the county administrator and managed day-to-day operations of the administration department. During that time, she also completed her master’s degree in public administration.

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Candidate Steve Zielinski, a resident of Lakewood Ranch, currently serves as Interim Exec-

utive Director for the Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority, a post he’s held since late January, after former Executive Director Bob Fernandez announced his resignation.

Zielinski had worked as Town Hall’s director of finance since January 2008.

“This is something I aspire to,” Zielinski said of the community manager role. “I think I am uniquely qualified on the basis I reside here. I feel I am very involved and committed to the community, and I think I could possibly unify the community to take it to the next level. My heart and my soul have always been in the government sector.”

In 2007, Zielinski served as a supervisor for Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 5 after being selected by a review committee to fill a vacancy left by a retiring board member.

Before moving to Florida, Zielinski worked for more than 15 years (1987 to 2003) as the chief financial officer/treasurer of Mercer County, N.J., where he oversaw the staff responsible for maintaining official accounting records, the budget and other financial reporting procedures.

He also was responsible for the development of annual operating and capital budgets ($217 million and $53 million, respectively, in 2004), among other responsibilities.

He worked as the municipal treasurer/tax collector of the city of Trenton, N.J., from 1980 to 1987, and as the assistant chief accountant of the city of Trenton the seven months prior to taking his tax collector post.

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Lakewood saddles up for annual ball

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East County residents dressed in their cowboy best May 21 and headed to The Polo Grill and Bar for Manatee County’s eighth annual Cattle Baron’s Ball event.

Guests enjoyed food and music, guest speakers, silent and live auctions and more.

Monies raised will be used to support research advocacy, education and services through the American Cancer Society.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota became the hub for sports and social reporters (more than 40!) all trying to catch a glimpse of famous coaches and personalities. The Dick Vitale Gala Saturday, May 21, treated the sold-out crowd of 860 guests to an exciting event that honored college basketball coaches University of Kentucky’s John Calipari, University of North Carolina’s Roy Williams and tennis legend

Nick Bollettieri. The gala, chaired by Mary KenealyBarbetta, raised more than $1.3 million for The V Foundation and cancer research. Vitale dedicated the evening to Adrian Littlejohn, Johnny Teis and Lucy Weber.

Next year’s gala is scheduled for May 18, 2012, and will honor Villanova coach Jay Wright, former Maryland coach Gary Williams and former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz.

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Braden River students enjoy ‘A Royal Evening’

Nick Casader, Cat Cropsey, Jonathan Camargo, Madison Armstrong and Colton Glyder consider themselves a family.

Eighth-grade students at Braden River Middle celebrated their middle school years with a dance, themed “A Royal Evening” on May 20. Festivities included the announcement of eighth-grade “notables,” such as best looking and most likely to to succeed.

Students gathered outside for the announcement of eighth-grade notables before the dance.

Contenders for “Most Likely to Succeed” clockwise from bottom left are: Danielle Ruoff, Michael Milkovich, Colin Wong, Luke Morris and Alisse Palmer.

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special evening By Michael Eng | Executive Editor

McNeal throws first Father/Daughter Dance McNeal Elementary girls enjoyed a special evening with the special men in their lives during the school’s first Father-Daughter Dance May 13. Fathers, grandfathers and others joined the girls on the dance floor for a night of fun.

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spotlight By Pam Eubanks | News Editor

Tara, Braden River dancers showcase moves at recital East County youth showed off their dance moves May 12 at the Tara Dance Team and Braden River Middle School Panther Dance Recital at Braden River High School. The recital, which featured about 15 dance routines by Tara and Braden River students, also included a guest performance by the Braden River High dance team, the Black Pearls.

Braden River Middle School’s Dance Team gave a stellar performance.

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The audience could tell Tara’s Sofia Mingote and Kaylee Jacobsen love to dance.

Tara Dance team member Alexis McDonough, front, smiled constantly.

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A Little Schoolhouse presents Pirate and Princess Night — This fundraiser for A Little Schoohouse in Parrish will be from 6-8 p.m., May 26, at River Wilderness Country Club, 1 Wilderness Blvd., Parrish. The night will feature costume contests for adults and children. Tickets are $20.

For more, visit www.alittleschoolhouse.com.

Blood Donations — Florida Blood Services’ Manatee Bloodmobile will be accepting donations in the East County from 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 26, at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club, 7650 Legacy Blvd.; 7:15-10 a.m., May 26, at Tara Elementary, 6950 Linger Lodge Road; and 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., May 26, at Bank of America, 4302 S.R. 64 E. Business Network International: Cornerstone Professionals Chapter — This group meets from 7:30-9 a.m., Thursdays, at Beef O’Brady’s, 1755 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Steven Griffin, 957-1515 or cornerstoneprofessionals@gmail.com.

Lakewood Ranch Main Street Progressive Dinner — This dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m., May 26, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

Participating restaurants include The Polo Grill & Bar, El Lago Ranchero and MacAllisters Grill & Tavern.

Tickets are $70; proceeds benefit Dreams are Free Catholic School.

Limited tickets available. Contact Jeremy Piper, 366-4010 or jpiper@ dreamsarefree.org to purchase tickets.

Blood Donations — Florida Blood Services’ Manatee Bloodmobile will be accepting donations in the East County from noon to 4 p.m., May 27, at Waterlefe Golf and River Club, 10705 Waterlefe Blvd.

DJ Shawn Drourr — This artist will perform from 9 p.m. to midnight, May 27, at The Polo Grill and Bar, 10670 Boardwalk Loop. 782-0899.

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in focus By Pam Eubanks | News Editor

Blood Donations — Florida Blood Services’ Manatee Bloodmobile will be accepting donations in the East County from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 29, at Publix, 2875 University Parkway.

Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day Parade — This annual parade will begin at 6 p.m., May 29, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Parade starts at 6 p.m. and concludes with a brief ceremony. Little Bookworms is inviting children to march in the parade. Festivities will start around 7 p.m., with live music by Paper Airplanes and Muffin Men, beer and barbecue, face painting, a fire truck, balloons and more. The event benefits Manasota Operation Troop Support. For more, visit www.lwrmainstreet.com. To march, call Little Bookworms at 907-3808.

Beginner’s Conversational Italian with Roberto — These Italian classes will be from 6:30-8 p.m., Mondays, at Mamma Onesti’s, 8453 Cooper Creek Blvd. Cost is $45 per lesson or $160 for the entire class; includes dinner.

RSVP to (727) 866-6892.

Bradenton/Sarasota Songwriters’ Group — This group will meet at 7 p.m., May 31, at The Firkin & Fox, 2505 Manatee Ave. E. Bring a CD or your guitar and lyric sheets to share.

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Senior Lunch Club — This club meets at 11 a.m., Tuesdays, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

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University Park tournament benefits American Red Cross Supporters of the American Red Cross headed May 20 to the University Park Country Club for the Hurricane Bash Golf Tournament & Celebrity Chef Showcase event.

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East County Births Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

The East County Observer will publish birth announcements the last issue of each month. To have your listing included, please e-mail your information to Executive Editor Michael Eng, meng@yourobserver.com.

Hannah May Bryan was born to Harrison Ranch residents Jennifer and Matthew Bryan at 10:52 a.m., April 19, 2011. She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20 inches long. Proud big sibling is Chase Bryan.

Liam Kent Buckstein was born to Ancient Oaks residents Tricia and Bret Buckstein at 2:08 p.m., May 12, 2011.

He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 21 inches long. Proud big brother is Austin Alan Buckstein.

Grace Ramsey Lockhart was born to Myakka City residents Ashley and Chris Lockhart at 8:30 p.m., March 27, 2011. She weighed 9 pounds, 7 ounces and was 22 inches long. Proud big sister is Lily Lockhart.

Jorja Rose Lowe was born to GreyHawk Landing residents Jaimi and Joshua Lowe at 9:05 a.m., May 12, 2011. She weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 20 inches long.

Jacie Brianna Moore was born to Gates Creek residents Mangela and Jason Moore at 3:05 a.m., April 5, 2011. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 21 inches long. Proud siblings are Leland Kellman, Denovan Kellman, Jimmy Kellman and Emilee Moore.

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Khloé Gabriella O’Keefe was born to Parrish residents Dawn and Peter O’Keefe at 5:03 p.m., March 11, 2011.

She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20 inches long. Proud siblings are Alexa, Jared, Jake and Hayley.

Tyler Maxwell Padgett was born to River Woods residents Trina Lee and Richard Padgett at 11:14 a.m., May 3, 2011. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 21-and-one-quarter inches long.

Rockelle Janeanne Wagner was born to Fresh Meadows residents Krista and Austin Wagner at 1 a.m., April 13, 2011.

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University Park home tops sales

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The following residential real estate transactions took place between May 9-13.

A home in Albemarle tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. David and Judith Browning of Seneca, S.C., sold their home at 6805 Chancery Place to David Little, University Park, for $865,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,851 square feet of living area.

Dorothy Goldberg of Berkeley Heights, N.J., sold her home at 8428 Sailing Loop to William and Mary Dietrich, trustees, Lakewood Ranch, for $330,000. Built in 2002, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,366 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $313,200 in 2002.

Jay and Natalia Levy sold their home at 6610 Waters Edge Way to Gonazlo and Maria Escobar, Lakewood Ranch, for $240,000. Built in 1997, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,250 square feet of living area. It sold for $260,000 in 2008.

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Wells Fargo Bank, NA sold the home at 12443 Highfield Circle to Ronald Legere and Marcia Krajewski of Vernon, Conn., for $815,000. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,638 square feet of living area.

Ronald and Marilyn Robertson of Ontario, Canada, sold their home at 7335 Edenmore St. to Douglas Gray and Suzanne LeFrancois-Gray, Lakewood Ranch, and 1269060 Ontario Inc. for $439,500.

Built in 2010, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,141 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $570,400 in 2010.

BankUnited sold the home at 6540 The Masters Ave. to Heather Perry, Bradenton, for $408,000. Built in 1999, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,663 square feet of living area.

The Bank of New York, trustee, sold the home at 7408 Riviera Cove to Catherine and Anthony DiOrio of Homer Glen, Ill., for $260,000. Built in 2005, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,962 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $416,100 in 2005.

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Richard and Branda Wasilius of Neshanic, N.J., sold their home at 16404 Clearlake Ave. to Ralph and Carol Williams of Ontario, Canada, for $675,000. Built in 2008,

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Jeremy and Raquel Reece, Bradenton, sold their home at 8123 Quail Greens Terrace to Peter and Sandy Gatti, Sarasota, for $365,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,605 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $575,000 in 2007.

Nasser Razack sold the home at 312 Heritage Isles Way to Michael Stevens, Bradenton, for $225,000. Built in 2002,

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It previously sold for $311,400 in 2004.

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William Higgins and Julie Woodson, Parrish, sold their home at 3902 162nd Ave. E. to Federal Mortgage Association for $401,900. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,267 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $550,000 in 2006.

Nandelall and Rehana Bhakeram, Bradenton, sold their home at 15420 27th Court E. to William and Phyllis Meinke of Belmont, N.H., for $250,000. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,802 square feet of living area.

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+ Fast n Fresh opens on Main Another restaurant is coming to Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

Lakewood Ranch residents Lesley and Michael Harb, owners of Fast n Fresh, today signed a lease for a roughly 2,800-square-foot space in the shopping center. The new Fast n Fresh location, which occupies a section of the space formerly operated by Good Earth, is slated to open Nov. 1.

“At our current location (in Cooper Creek), we’re getting near capacity, especially in season,” Michael Harb said.

The new space on Main Street will be larger, with about 60 seats inside

and another 25 or so outside. The restaurant also will expand its food offerings with at least 10 to 15 more topping options for salads. For more, visit www.eatfastnfresh.com.

+ Neal announces new mortgage venture Neal Communities has entered a joint venture to create First Continental Mortgage Ltd. As an affiliated business, First Continental will offer mortgages first to Neal new homebuyers and then to other new and resale buyers.

The company hired its first loan officer, Todd Boese, a veteran of more than 12 years in the mortgage industry. For more, visit fcm-neal.com.

+ Kiddie Academy earns company awards Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch recently earned recognition during the company’s 2011 Kiddie Academy Annual Conference.

The East County branch earned the Customer Service Award, Best Practice Award, Academy Achievement Award and the Life Essentials Award.

The awards were presented to the academy for its high level of

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By Jen Blanco | Associate Editor

Athletes commit to colleges Braden River’s Caitlyn Benedetto and Kadin Kerns and Lakewood Ranch’s Marco Padilla all signed national letters-of-intent this month.

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Braden River senior Caitlyn Benedetto, the Pirates’ all-time scoring leader, will play for Ave Maria University in Naples this winter.

MANATEE COUNTY — After years of hard work and dedication to their respective sports, three East County seniors’ dreams of playing collegiate athletics are finally coming to fruition.

Braden River point guard Caitlyn Benedetto and place-kicker Kadin Kerns and Lakewood Ranch soccer forward Marco Padilla all signed national lettersof-intent this month to play at

the next level.

Benedetto is headed to Ave Maria University in Naples, while Kerns has committed to play football for Kent State University in Ohio. Finally, Padilla signed with Flagler College in St. Augustine.

“I (know I) will still be doing something that I love,” Benedetto said. “I can also concentrate on finishing my senior year and having fun while looking forward to

the upcoming years instead of worrying about where to go for college.”

In her senior season, Benedetto helped lead the Lady Pirates to 14 wins this season — the most in school history — and a berth in the district semifinals.

Benedetto finished her career at Braden River as the all-time

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COMMENT

End of prep year turns spotlight on community It’s the time of year when I find myself having to be a little more creative.

Yes, another year of high school sports is coming to a close. This Friday, Lakewood Ranch will play in its Spring Game, signaling the end of the high school sports seasons.

And so I, too, must shift my focus.

My story list will no longer be planned out months in advance.

JEN My calenBLANCO dar will no longer have me bouncing back and forth between the three high schools multiple times a day.

Instead, it will be filled with Little League baseball, softball and soccer practices and games; youth swim meets and golf tournaments.

Quotes will probably be harder to come by and stories will begin to focus more on the East County’s younger athletes.

But that’s where the fun begins.

After all, it’ll give me a chance to get to know some of the East County’s rising stars.

In the next few months, I’ll be spending my evenings and Saturday mornings bouncing around the ballparks and fields, capturing all of the action and searching for story ideas.

And that’s where you come in. This is the time of year when I have the time and space to highlight some of the many talented athletes who play outside of the prep world. So, if you happen to know of a local player or team that is doing exceptionally well or has an interesting story to tell, please send those ideas along by email to jblanco@yourobserver.com.

FORECAST:

THUNDER Looking to replace six starters from last year’s district runner-up team, The Out-of-Door Academy football team took the field for its Spring Game May 20 at Keswick Christian.

The host Crusaders rallied for a 25-22 come-from-behind victory.

Drew Fineberg, Christos Eraclides and Brian Ragone all scored touchdowns for ODA. Fineberg and Eraclides rushed for more than 100 yards on the ground and tight end Jack Cannon hauled in a team high six catches.

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spring football

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Clockwise from above: Fans of both teams cheered on their players for the Spring Game.

Brian Ragone will prove to be a leader for ODA next year.

Mark Marcello is one of the Thunder’s veteran players.

Christos Eraclides is a tough runner for the Thunder.

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+ Braden River club announces tryouts

The Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch seventh-grader Brandon Luckett was named the MVP of Football University’s football camp in both March and April.

The Braden River Soccer Club will host tryouts for its competitive teams from May 31 through June 5.

Tryouts will be open to all players ages 8-18.

For more information, including a complete tryout schedule by age group, visit www.bradenriversoccer.org.

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+ i9 Sports to host summer camp i9 sports will host a multi-sport summer camp from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 13-17 and June 20-24 at Bayside Community Church, 15800 S.R. 64 E. The camp is open to all children, ages 5-12, at a cost of $145 per week.

For more information or to register, visit www.i9sports.com or call 312-2400.

+ Tabernacle golfers finish perfect season The Tabernacle Christian School golf team recently completed another perfect season.

The team, which plays at Waterlefe Golf and River Club, finished with a record of 15-0, following last season’s perfect 13-0 record.

Golfers include: Victoria Johnson, Kevyn Rametta, Francisco Marcano-Santos, Stephen Waskom, Cole Haggard and Nathan Cunneen.

MATT GELOrME Age: 10 Grade: Fourth-grader at Gullett Elementary Position: Second base What do you enjoy the most about baseball?

Playing the field and getting up to bat.

Why did you decide to start playing baseball?

I started tossing the ball around and having fun.

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Evan Longoria If you could describe the Observer baseball team in one word, what would it be?

Awesome

Student earns camp’s high honor LAKEWOOD RANCH grade from across the — Thirteen-year-old Brancountry selected to pardon Luckett didn’t get quite ticipate in Football Univerthe reception he envisioned sity’s Top Gun camp July the first time he streaked 21-23 in Williamsburg, Va. into the end zone.

“I’m looking forward to In fact, his touchdown competing against players didn’t even hold up. with the same skill level Luckett was 11 years old at as me; and I’m looking the time; and after celebratforward to meeting new ing what he thought was the people and learning new first touchdown of his young things.” career, Luckett spotted the Luckett began playing yellow flag on the grass. As it football when he was 11 turned out, one of the wide years old. receiver’s East Manatee Bull“I always liked watching dogs teammates was called football on TV, so I decided File photo for an illegal block in the Brandon Luckett started playing football to try it out and I liked it,” back — negating Luckett’s when he was 11 years old.

Luckett said. “I like being touchdown. out there with the team.”

Luckett eventually found the more competition there,” LuckLuckett spent a year playing for end zone again later in the drive, ett said. “I was going against pre- the Bulldogs before transferring but he’ll never forget the first vious Top Gun winners.” over to the Manatee Mustangs.

Luckett participated in his Luckett plays wide receiver and time he crossed the goal line.

In the two years since his first first Football University camp in safety for the Mustangs, but he touchdown catch, the Imagine March in Kissimmee and then admits he’s more comfortable School at Lakewood Ranch sev- was invited to participate in a playing wide receiver. enth-grader has excelled on the second camp in April in Weston.

“I think I’m just gifted at that Throughout the camps, Luck- position more,” Luckett said. football field.

And this past spring, Luckett ett worked on positional drills, Following the Top Gun camp, was recognized for his efforts technique and fundamentals. Luckett will return to the Manaon the field when he was named He also competed against other tee Mustangs sideline. Eventuthe MVP of Football University’s people in his age group in games ally, Luckett hopes to play colfootball camps in both March of seven on seven. legiate football. And, if he’s lucky “The biggest thing I learned enough, in the NFL. and April.

“I was excited,” Luckett said of was technique,” Luckett said. “I “I just need to stay on the right the honor. “It means that my skill learned how to come off of the track, stay focused and get good level is kind of higher than the ball and how to get open as a grades,” Luckett said. “I need to people around me. It’s an honor wide receiver.” (continue) to work hard on and As a result of his MVP perfor- off of the field.” to have it twice.

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Lakewood Ranch’s Marco Padilla will continue playing soccer at Flagler College.

SIGNINGS/PAGE 23 leading scorer for both boys and girls basketball with 1,257 points. She also holds the record for most points in a game with 37.

Benedetto, who plans to major in either biology or psychology, chose Ave Maria over the University of Tampa and Florida Southern.

“I loved the campus, the people, and especially my basketball coach and teammates,” Benedetto said. “They made me feel like family. “ Benedetto will spend the summer working out before heading down to Naples this fall where she hopes to play a predominant role for the Gyrenes as a freshman.

While at Braden River, Kerns helped lead the Pirates into the regional semifinals two of the past three seasons, including kicking a game-winning field goal in double overtime of the regional quarterfinals as a junior. Kerns finished his senior season with eight field goals and 18 PATs. Kerns chose Kent State over a number of other DI and DIII schools, including Mount Union, Florida Atlantic, Capital, Ohio Northern, Jacksonville and Ave Maria, among others.

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said. “Coach (Darrell) Hazell and all of the coaches made me feel at home. I’m looking forward to competing in big stadiums in front of many fans and students.”

Kerns plans to major in criminal justice, serve in the military and then join the FBI. Kerns will be the first football player at Kent State to join the ROTC program and play football. The Pirates kicker will report to Kent State Aug. 7, where he’ll begin working with the team in preparation for the Golden Flashes season opener Sept. 3 at Alabama where he’ll have to adjust to kicking off from the 30-yard line and into narrower goal posts.

“I’ve been practicing kicking off of the ground, and I have always practiced angle kicks to narrow my target,” Kerns said.

“Kicking in cold weather will be different for me. Coach Hazell told me to come and compete and earn a spot.”

At Lakewood, Padilla, who aspires to be a professional soccer player one day, helped lead the Mustangs into the Class 4A-Region 3 finals for the first time in school history while finishing with a team high 27 goals.

Padilla, who plans to major in political science with a minor in international relations, chose Flagler College over colleges in New York, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

“I think I made the right choice,” Padilla said. “My parents and I thought this was the best option for me. It’s close to my family, and the school is so nice. It’s a small school, which I’m not used to, but I like it.

And I love everything about the team — the coaches and the players. When I was up there trying out, it felt like I had been there for a year already.

“It’s going to be a whole different level,” Padilla said. “My ultimate goal is to become a professional soccer player, and I’m no different than anyone else (out there).

This is a very big step for me.”

The Mustangs forward now will spend the next three months playing soccer for Alpha Z, which is ranked No. 1 in the state and No. 12 in the nation, before heading up to Flagler in August.

“It’s helped me adapt to playing college soccer,” said Padilla, Alpha Z’s leading scorer. “It’s all about the speed of play. I’m going to be playing forward, and my goal is to score. I’m going to try and be the best, which in my case means being the best scorer because there’s always someone better than you. For me it’s a challenge, and I love challenges.”

Contact Jen Blanco at jblanco@yourobserver.com.

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The number of wins Miss Manatee 10U Observer softball team tallied to capture the 2011 spring regular season championship.

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The combined number of Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Little League Minors, Majors and Juniors teams who are competing in the Manatee County Cup, which runs through June 4.

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Braden River High place-kicker Kadin Kerns, pictured with his sister, Kayla, parents, Kelly and Greg, and coach Don Purvis plans to play for Kent State University this fall.

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