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VOTERS: NO CITY YET Results released Aug. 29 showed 56.5% of Lakewood Ranch residents who responded opposed moving forward with incorporation.

LAKEWOOD RANCH — After more than a year of debate, the question of whether Lakewood Ranch should become a city has come to an end. At least for now.

Results of a straw poll released

Aug. 29 showed 56.5% of respondents did not favor moving forward with incorporation at this time.

If results had been favorable, the group leading incorporation

efforts would have submitted a special act to the state Legislature for review. If approved by legislators, the issue then would have gone to a public referendum for approval next year.

Kerkering, Barberio & Co., the independent accounting firm conducting the straw poll, said 4,154 out of 11,961 registered voters who were mailed ballots responded, with 43.5% voting in

favor of moving forward with incorporation and 56.5% opposed to it.

To be counted, ballots had to have been postmarked by Aug. 22 and received by Aug. 29.

“We spent a year-and-a-half trying to lay out facts to (residents about why we shouldn’t incorporate) and obviously they listened

SEE STRAW POLL / PAGE 9

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+ Ballet school to host auditions The School of Russian Ballet will host auditions for its production of “The Nutcracker” Sept. 3, at the school, 8029 Cooper Creek Blvd., University Park.

Directors Sergiy Mykhaylov and Darya Fedotova and guest teachers from Ukraine provide world-famous Russian-style instruction in ballet, pointe, character, pas de deux, variations and jazz classes.

“The Nutcracker” features original choreography by Ukrainian ballet master and choreographer Vadim Fedotov set to the Tchaikovsky musical score.

Students will rehearse and perform with International guest artists.

Auditions are open to ballet students; new students must register for fall classes to audition. Audition fee is $10. For audition times and more information, call 9626664 or 962-6607 or visit www.schoolofrussianballet. com.

+ Where were you on 9/11?

The East County Observer still is accepting submissions from readers for our Sept. 8 Memorial Edition to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11.

To share your story, memory, tribute or photo, simply email it to 9-11Tribute@YourObserver. com. Be sure to include your name, address and phone number.

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Alliance, Observer announce finalists The winners will be announced at the Sandies corporate awards dinner Oct. 5, at The Polo Grill and Bar’s Fête Ballroom.

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Braden River quarterback Steven Ross connected with his brother, wideout Justin Ross, for the Pirates’ first score in the Kickoff Classic Aug. 26 against Booker. The Pirates won 17-6. For more, see page 15.

money talk By Pam Eubanks | News Editor

Ranch CDDs approve new budgets Supervisors in Community Development District 2 will move forward with a pilot landscaping program rather than saving money for potential security enhancements.

LAKEWOOD RANCH — Following two armed home invasions in the Edgewater community, supervisors of its governing board, Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 2, have decided against making specific provisions for increased security in their $2.3 million Fiscal Year 2012 budget.

The majority of residents who

attended the district’s budget adoption hearing Aug. 25 opposed the idea of using $15,600, previously set aside for landscaping modifications, as “seed money” for potential security enhancements in Edgewater.

The three neighborhood chairmen in Edgewater had asked the board to remove the $15,600 altogether rather than using it for

security enhancements, based on feedback from homeowners in their respective neighborhoods.

Although many Edgewater residents are still on edge because of the invasions, HOA representatives said most homeowners they’ve corresponded with have

SEE CDDS / PAGE 2

LAKEWOOD RANCH — Judges have selected finalists for the first Sandies Awards, a partnership between the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance and The Observer Group Inc. The Sandies seek to recognize outstanding businesses and citizens within the Lakewood Ranch community.

Awards will be given in four categories — Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Corporate Philanthropy and Entrepre-

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IN OTHER BUSINESS CDD 4

Community Development District 4 supervisors adopted Aug. 25 their $1.6 million budget, which is 4.6% lower than the Fiscal Year 2011 budget.

District supervisors said special projects for the coming fiscal year include several improvements to Greenbrook Adventure Park, including repairs to the hockey rink, re-striping of the parking lot and the installation of rocks around the pavilion to improve drainage.

“I think it’s safe to say we don’t have anything new planned,” CDD 4 Chairman Mike Griffin said. “I think we’ve upgraded our expectations on landscaping and maintenance (through contracts) and that is covered in the budget.”

CDD 1

Community Development District 1 supervisors adopted Aug. 25 a $1.57 million budget for Fiscal Year 2012.

The utilization of about $60,000 in surplus from the 2011 budget helped to keep a static assessment for residents.

“It just looks like we’re doing more for less,” Supervisor Jean Stewart said.

“Residents should be happy (with that).”

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CDDS/PAGE 1 adopted a “wait and see” attitude regarding security.

“It’s the responsibility of the individual homeowner (to protect their home),” Edgewater Cove Chair Charlene Betourney said. “We will find the money (for improvements) if we need the money.”

Resident Mike Finney disagreed, noting Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube a few weeks ago talked with residents about having “layers” of security.

“I think it’s the community’s responsibility, as well as the residents’ responsibility,” he said, noting money should be set aside. “Security doesn’t start at your front door. (It starts) out as far out as you can (get it).”

“I don’t think it’s being forward thinking (to not budget anything for potential security improvements,” Finney said after the vote.

CDD supervisors on Aug. 18 asked the Country Club/Edgewater Village Association to work with residents and determine what, if any, security improvements should be made.

Supervisors can impose a special assessment for Edgewater residents if homeowners decide more money should be spent on improving security.

A representative of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office was slated to walk through Edgewater on Monday to offer suggestions for security improvements.

The $15,600 supervisors kept in the budget will go toward a pilot program for replacing Washingtonian palm trees within the district with alternative landscaping. Two locations — one in Edgewater and one in the Coun-

Contractor challenges CDD PROCEDURES LAKEWOOD RANCH — Landscaping contractor Garden Leaders is seeking a temporary emergency injunction against four of Lakewood Ranch’s governing boards and plans to contest their selection of another vendor for services.

Garden Leaders filed a lawsuit Aug. 23 in the 12th Judicial Circuit, alleging Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts 1, 4 and 5 and the Inter-District Authority Board have violated the state’s openmeetings laws, and Garden Leaders, therefore, should be granted injunctive relief until the situation can be corrected.

The complaint questions the method an evaluation committee used to rank bidders for landscaping contracts in Districts 1, 4 and 5. Furthermore, it asserts the meetings at which the committee made recommendations should have been publicly noticed and open to the public.

Garden Leaders is seeking to prevent the boards from taking action based on recommendations of the evaluation committee, including the awarding of any contract, and to recoup reasonable attorney’s fees. It also is contesting the bid process used.

Town Hall staff members say three employees of Lakewood Ranch Town Hall’s operations try Club — have been selected as test sites. Supervisors said they are concerned about the longterm appearance and maintenance issues associated with the trees, which grow upwards of 100 feet.

department independently reviewed bids based on services provided and pricing to come up with an accumulated evaluation score.

Supervisors in Districts 4 and 5 voted Aug. 18, to hire Mount Dora-based Down To Earth as their new landscaping contractor. The company would have replaced Garden Leaders starting Oct. 1.

Down to Earth beat Garden Leaders by only two points in the evaluation scale used in both districts 4 and 5. They came out as the top vendor in District 1, whose supervisors on Aug. 25 were slated to rehire them. A vote was postponed until Aug. 30 — the last day bids could be approved under the original request for proposal — and to give their attorney time to review the situation.

A decision had not been made by press time Tuesday.

At last week’s meeting, CDD 1 attorney Jeff Russell said, based on an initial review, he believed the situation differed from other cases in which an evaluation committee had violated Sunshine requirements.

“On a preliminary analysis, I disagree on their terms,” he said. “I don’t think it violates Sunshine.”

Mike Barfield, paralegal for CDD 2’s adopted budget decreased by 8.5% from Fiscal Year 2011, resulting in a 1.8% decrease in assessments for residents — an average of $27 per household. Finance Director Steve Zielinski said the unused

attorney Andrea Mogensen, who is representing Garden Leaders, disagreed and noted Garden Leaders filed suit against District 1 — a board set to renew with Garden Leaders.

“It’s not a stall tactic,” Barfield said. “They obviously aren’t limiting it to the contract they were awarded. They just want things done correctly. The Sunshine law is part of the Florida Constitution, and it promotes public interest of the highest order. It’s not a technicality. This is an important law.”

Town Hall operations staff had planned to acclimate Down to Earth with the property over the next month. But the lawsuit could prevent Down to Earth from assuming services at that time.

Barfield said Garden Leaders would ensure the districts continue to receive services. Town Hall’s Director of Operations Ryan Heise also said he did not expect the lawsuit to negatively impact landscaping services within the districts.

“It’s not a concern,” Heise said. “There are a number of options that are available to us.

We will get the maintenance done one way or another. It’s my focus — not letting the appearance (of the community go down).”

— Pam Eubanks monies from the district’s 2011 budget for landscape maintenance — about $147,000 — significantly contributed to the decrease.

Contact Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com.

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Amorelle Olsen has only worked in the Publix bakery for a few months, but she said she loves baking. “It’s something joyful,” Olsen says of dishing out baked goods. “It’s a little frivolous, and yet you need (it).”

Earl Gibson has worked as a loader/operator at SMR Aggregates, a subsidiary of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch that mines and sells aggregates such as shell and sand, for about 15 years.

David Garcia Espinoza, of Parsons Stucco, mixes materials together for the walls of Goodwill Industries’ new donation center in Lakewood Ranch.

Welder Bob Bauman, of All Phases Welding & Fabrication, works on a floor joist bracket. Bauman has been welding for 23 years — even performing the job while serving in the U.S. Navy.

LOVE FOR LABORERS Brian Lewis and Craig Chapin work on replacing a tire bearing on a car at their shop. The Mill Creek residents opened their own auto repair business, Chapin and Lewis Automotive, in June 2009, after years of working at other mechanic shops. They recently expanded their garage space to accommodate an influx of business.

These are the men and women who never see themselves in the newspaper. These are the ones who, with their hands and sweat equity, keep the East County community and its residents functioning.

They, collectively, are our backbone.

This year, the East County Observer celebrates Labor Day as more than just a day off. We salute those who truly deserve a day of rest the most, and we thank you for all your hard work.

Photos by Jen Blanco and Pam Eubanks

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing employee David Rafferty loads up a pallet of beer for distribution. Gold Coast distributes almost 1,000 different items to stores in the Sarasota/Bradenton area.

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+ Manatee to install solar panels to trim costs Manatee County Commissioners approved an agreement Aug. 23, to install solar panels on top of several county facilities. Officials hope the move could save taxpayers up to $100,000 annually.

Under an agreement with Datacomm Services, the county will install 26 solar panel systems at 17 county facilities. Datacomm will sell the county the equipment for $1 a piece at the end or the contract’s terms or remove the equipment at no cost.

The county will pay about $4,000 per system in engineering, permitting and net metering costs — about $104,000.

For more information on Manatee County Government, visit www.mymanatee.org or call 748-4501.

+ Lakewood dance team holds fundraiser The Lakewood Ranch Silver Stars Dance Team are hoping to dance

their way to Miami and need the East County’s support to get there.

The Silver Stars held a rummage sale and flea market fundraiser Aug. 27, at the Crowder Brothers ACE Hardware. Proceeds will help pay for the Silver Stars to go to Miami to perform in this year’s Orange Bowl.

For more information or to donate, email mcvfam@yahoo.com.

+ Old Navy opens first East County store The new East County Old Navy location celebrated its grand opening Aug. 26-28 with special events benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County.

To celebrate the opening, youth from the Boys & Girls Clubs held a fashion show Aug. 26 and performed a step dance show Aug. 27 at the store, 117 North Cattlemen Road, Sarasota.

Old Navy donated 5% of proceeds from the weekend to the Boys & Girls Clubs. The donations will help pay for after-school scholarships for children and youth to participate in the organization’s activities.

+ Reckless driver dies in car accident A man died and a woman and her children were injured in a twovehicle accident on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard Aug. 23.

According to Florida Highway Patrol reports, on 8:25 p.m. Aug. 23, Sammy K. Pletcher Jr. lost control of his vehicle when he tried to pass vehicles in a left-turn lane in the 4800 block of northbound Lakewood Ranch Boulevard. During the maneuver, the left tires of Pletcher’s 2001 Chevrolet coupe struck a raised concrete curb.

Pletcher lost control of his car, and it began to rotate counter-clockwise.

Pletcher’s car rotated into the center grass median and struck the right side of a southbound 2004 Cadillac SUV driven by Amy Hall. In addition to Hall, a 2-year-old and 4-year-old were riding inside the Cadillac, the report states.

Pletcher died from his injuries in the accident. Hall and the children were taken to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and treated for minor injuries.

Klement opts out of commission race Longtime Manatee County resident Jo Anne Klement on Aug. 24 announced she would not run for the District 5 Manatee County Board of County Commissioners seat.

“After great considKlement eration and family consultations, I have decided to not pursue a political career,” Klement said. “I think my 38 years of residency in Manatee County, working in the non-profit sector, business and journalism would have been excellent preparation for that position but it is not to be.”

Klement said whoever East County residents elect should have a proven track record and possess a “broad and deep understanding” of Manatee County.

The District 5 seat currently is occupied

by Commissioner Donna Hayes, who in June announced she would not run for reelection.

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

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the responding deputy arrived, the car was gone. A case number was issued.

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Aug. 21

4 a.m. — 3900 block of 61st Drive E. Burglary to an occupied dwelling. The victim stated an unknown attempted to make entry into her residence. The person was unsuccessful and fled in an unknown direction. The victim has security cameras on the exterior of the residence.

BRADEN CROSSINGS Aug. 21

9 a.m. — 5600 block of 47th Court East.

Burglary. Unknown person(s) kicked open the front door and entered the residence.

The person(s) removed several items and then fled in an unknown direction.

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Reported Aug. 19

2:42 p.m. — 15200 block of Skip Jack Loop. Petit theft. The complainant reported someone stole a UPS package from his residence. The package was delivered

by UPS and dropped off by the driver at the complainant’s front door. A UPS representative advised the complainant the company would review its GPS technology from the delivery truck.

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Aug. 22

12:49 p.m. — 6600 block of 38th Lane East. Suspicious circumstance. The complainant was sitting in her living room when an unknown white male opened her front door. The male didn’t say anything and never made entry into the home. Once the complainant saw the male, he shut the door. The complainant’s husband went outside and didn’t see which way the male ran. There was a small, white, four-door car parked across from their house. When

2 p.m. — 7100 block of State Road 70 East. Found property. The complainant stated an employee of his found a purse on a bench under a table in the dining area during her break. The items were listed on forms and the purse and all of its contents were placed in property and evidence at the Operations Center for safekeeping.

3 p.m. — 8320 Lockwood Ridge Road (Walmart) Grand theft. The victim stated he left his wallet at register 14 and an unknown person took $365 cash from the wallet. There was no security person working at the time to view security footage.

Walmart was going to contact the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office when a copy of the security footage was available.

6:20 p.m. — 2911 53rd Ave. E. (Walmart). Petit theft. The suspect took an HDMI cable out of the box and placed it into a stroller. He dropped the box on the floor and kicked it under the shelf. He and his wife then went to a cash register and paid for some items, but they didn’t pay for the cable. The couple then walked to the front of the store past all points of sale. Security then made contact with the suspect. The cost of the stolen item was $32. Walmart recovered the item without any damage.

9 p.m. — 6225 S.R. 64 E. (Walmart).

Retail theft. The defendant was observed concealing items in her purse. She then exited the store making no attempt to pay for the concealed items. The complainant stopped the defendant and held her until sheriff’s office deputies arrived.

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“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.”

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Civic-mindedness wins With the results of the straw poll showing Lakewood Ranch residents really do not want to incorporate as a city at this time — at least those who voted in the poll — the issue is dead.

Really dead. The vote was not even close, going down 56.5% against to 43.5% in favor of incorporation.

Out of 11,961 ballots mailed, 4,154 were returned, a 34.7% reponse rate. Compared to an off-year election, that would be a good turnout. It is certainly enough to gauge support.

“As promised, we are putting out efforts ‘on the shelf’ at this time,” Keith Davey, a primary supporter of incorporation, wrote in an email announcing the poll results.

But he also said, “Perhaps the question will come up again in the near future, and both the proponents and opponents will have benefited from what has transpired over the past few years.”

The “near future” part is somewhat

concerning. The people have spoken. It is hard to see what elements could change so dramatically that would warrant pursuing incorporation again soon.

We encourage the incorporation group to keep its word and let the issue takes its course. Lakewood Ranch leaders and residents will know when it’s the right time to re-ignite the discussions.

A great benefit and pride that Lakewood Ranch residents can take from this debate is there is a strong civic-mindedness in the community. Both sides volunteered an enormous amount of time, energy and money to pursue what they believed to be best for the community.

And although the debate became intense and strained at times, it was not over the line or full of personal attacks. On balance, the two sides stuck to the issues.

And thanks to Rob Lane and his crew at Kerkering, Barberio & Co. for donating the considerable work of the straw poll. It was

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+ Unnecessary crime problem

John McCoy was arrested Aug. 22 and charged with theft for stealing bikes. He has 29 previous convictions for robbery, burglary, grand theft, felony petit theft, dealing stolen property and narcotics.

He has been arrested in Manatee, Sarasota and Pinellas counties.

Is there some good reason why this man is free? He is clearly unrepentant and does not perceive a deterrent even worthy of stopping him from stealing a bike.

There are complaints sometimes about spending so much money building jails.

But we will spend the money one way or another. Police should be spending their time more effectively than re-arresting the same people time and again.

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Bachmann resonates at local visit Sitting across the table from Michele Bachman, the first thing you notice is that she is not the wild-eyed nut job that she is portrayed as in the mainstream media.

She is sincere in her Christian beliefs that drive some of the social positions the media finds “controversial,” and she can expound on free-market economics, federal regulatory intrusion and complicated federal-tax code with a detailed comfort just short of actual eloquence. But she does her expounding with enthusiasm and intensity — she believes what she ROD THOMSON believes and believes it deeply.

To those easily swayed by the next clever idea conjured by some professor with too much time on his tenured hands, this is seen as crazyville.

She is not crazy. She deeply believes some basic tenets about this country and is undoubtedly closer to mainstream American thought than many in the media and on the left who deride her positions as polarizing.

During her weekend swing through Florida, the Minnesota congresswoman met with The Observer.

Bachmann may be sinking in the polls since the entrance of Texas Gov. Rick Perry, but someone forgot to tell that to nearly 1,000 people in Sarasota who stood in sweltering August heat on a Sunday afternoon to get into the Sahib Temple and listen to her. Raucus, loud, cheering. She certainly struck a chord within the Republican base in Sarasota.

Bachmann played a crowd ready to be played — a metaphor, perhaps, for the country as a whole — ready for “change” that has some “umph” behind it. She may be stretching to reach 5 feet, 2 inches in height, but she brings the “umph.”

Because of her socially conservative positions, she attracted the prerequisite college-kid protesters across the street.

Interestingly, it does not seem to be her strong pro-life positions triggering the animosity. Is it possible the heat of that issue is slowly dying on the left as more scientific evidence mounts as to what that “fetus” really is?

The most virulent opposition is on the gay issue, and the two dozen or so New College kids protesting with a “kiss in” — don’t ask — across the street were focused almost exclusively on the gay issue. There were a few inside the event, too.

They blended in nicely with the beards, pony tails, tie-dyed shirts and sandals. To their credit, they didn’t heckle, just mostly looked agog at all those strange creatures around them generally known as conservatives. They don’t see such things on campus. And by way of observation, they hung out with the media covering the event. That is their comfort zone.

Asked on her campaign bus about how she handles the hate she gets, particularly from the gay community, her answer is disarmingly humble. “I ascribe honor and dignity to every human being. I’m not better than anyone else. If a person calls himself a gay or a lesbian, I don’t see him as any less than myself.”

Inside the campaign bus, we asked her about privatization, a growing trend in local government for saving taxpayers’ money.

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Lakewood Ranch will not become a city soon, but there is plenty to be proud of in the process of deciding that.

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She gets that there are so many things that private organizations can do better than government.

For instance, in response to Hurricane Irene, she pointed out churches and many private groups that already were responding and asked somewhat rhetorically how long it would take for FEMA to respond.

Perhaps the folks in New Orleans could best answer that question.

Some of her ideas appear to be far outside the Republican mainstream — or what was once the Republican mainstream, before the Tea Party was awakened. But getting rid of the EPA and the Department of Education is gaining credibility. No one wants air pollution, and education has done nothing but decline since President Carter created the DoE. Nominated or not, she is putting an exclamation point on the ongoing dissatisfaction with Washington, D.C. Rod Thomson is Editorial Pages Editor of the East County Observer and can be reached at rthomson@yourobserver.com.

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OBSERVED: RIVER CLUB ROAD RAGE

Beating recalls own enraged confrontation Focusing my camera lens p.m. — nine hours after the on John Lee as he lay bloodattack — my first question was ied, bruised and broken in his different: Have you spoken to your hospital bed at Lakewood Ranch son?

Medical Center was one of the Lee turned his head to me. most surreal moments in my ca“No, I haven’t,” he almost whisreer at the East County pered.

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Lee said Sabin conSince the news broke tinued to beat him until of Lee’s attack Aug. 25, his son attempted to in the parking lot of put himself between the Braden River Elementatwo men. After Sabin ry School, reporters had fled, Lee pulled himself been scurrying into the up and stumbled into ER to hear Lee recount the boys bathroom. He the road-rage beating he cleaned himself up the suffered in front of his best he could and then MICHAEL walked his son to the 10-year-old son at the hands of one of his River cafeteria for his beforeENG Club neighbors, John school program.

Sabin. (Incidentally, “I think he was OK at Sabin was an educator — a math that point,” Lee said of his son. teacher at Lee Academy for Gifted Maybe. Hopefully. But I would Education in Tampa last year.) be surprised if his son doesn’t Lying shirtless with cuts on have at least one nightmare his face and his right arm in a about this incident. sling — and pausing frequently Manatee County Sheriff’s Ofto catch his breath because of fice reports state Sabin had been a punctured lung — Lee retold tailing Lee — who said he was his tale in front of TV crews, with driving 35 mph in the 30 mph reporters scrawling in their notezone — for most of the two-mile books and amid the flashes and drive on River Club Boulevard. clicks of still cameras.

At several points, Sabin had atReporters asked the obvious: tempted to pass him on the twoWhy did he become so angry? lane, but Lee blocked him.

Tell us what you remember of the Lee mentioned in retrospect, attack. he should have been more As I stood there at about 4:30 “mindful” that his son was in the

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John Lee, 50, suffered a broken rib, a separated shoulder, a partially collapsed lung and multiple contusions on his face. car. Probably. Was his “defensive” driving seasoned with a dash of antagonism? Perhaps. But one thing is crystal clear: Lee did nothing that morning to deserve the beating he endured.

Longtime East County Observer readers may remember my own road-rage experience. It was January 2003, and a driver tailed me on State Road 70 from Braden Run to the Creekwood Crossing shopping center. As I exited my car, the driver grabbed a hammer and started chasing me, screaming racial slurs and obscenities.

I hopped back in my car, called 911, and deputies pulled the man over less than one mile away.

I wrote a column about the experience and, later that week, received the most surprising phone call of my life. The driver — a reader — called to eat crow.

He stammered on his end of the line and finally asked me, What can I do to make this right?

Nothing, I told him. There really isn’t anything you can do.

That was the truth. At the time, I was only 24 years old. My son wasn’t with me. He wouldn’t be

born for another five years.

Lee isn’t so lucky. Unlike my incident — from which I escaped only with a great story to retell — Lee has actual damage. Damage to his body, to his mind, to his son’s mind. There are crimes for which to pay here.

According to sheriff’s office Public Information Officer Dave Bristow, Sabin turned himself in — seemingly a sign of remorse.

But Sabin’s subsequent postings on Facebook reveal differently. After one of his friends posted “Free Mr. Sabin” as his status update, Sabin responded: “Guys, there are two sides to every story and cannot discuss the specifics. It’s driving me crazy not to defend myself, but I have been advised not to speak.”

Later, he wrote: “Just a thought, and this has no bearing on me whatsoever: Has the loser of a fight (even if he started it) ever been arrested?”

Mr. Sabin: I do realize there are (at least) two sides to every story.

But frankly, as a father, it’s hard to conjure a situation in which you are justified in harming a 10-year-old boy by beating his father right in front of him.

That all said: I believe you have a side to the story. My phone number is 366-3468, Ext. 304.

I’m all ears.

Read our coverage of the incident online. www.YourObserver.com

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Judges have narrowed each category to three finalists, all of which exhibit the spirit by which the Sandies were created.

“With these finalists, the bar is set high in terms of the caliber of Sandies Award winners,” said Matt Walsh, editor and CEO of the East County Observer.

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance President Bobbi Larson agreed.

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pany has built more than 8,000 homes and completed 53 development projects throughout Southwest Florida. And despite the downturn in the real estate market, Neal expects to exhibit growth this year, with estimated revenues of $98,709, 246 in 2011 (compared to $74,706,647 in 2010).

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1. Julie Aranibar. A member of the Manatee County School Board, Julie Aranibar has been active in Lakewood Ranch since she arrived in 1998. She worked with SMR President and CEO Rex Jensen to address overcrowding issues in East County schools, which led to the construction of McNeal, Willis and Gullett elementary schools. She has supported the American Cancer Society, the Manatee Medical Society Alliance and the Manatee Opportunity Council. She also is active in the Kiwanis Club of Lakewood Ranch, Take Stock for Children and the Manatee Technical Institute foundation board.

2. Don O’Leary. Don O’Leary’s community support stretches back more than a decade. The retired New York City firefighter has served as president of the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund, Civic Action Forum and Lakewood Ranch Community Activities. He is chair of Edgewater Sound, supervisor in Lakewood Ranch CDD 2 and is active with Florida Blood Services, the SMR Advisory Board, the Manatee Community Fund, East Manatee Fire Rescue and Meals on Wheels. He received the John Clarke Humanitarian Award in 2006.

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1. Gold Coast Eagle Distributing. The Lakewood Ranch-based Anheuser-Busch/ InBev distributor supports about 400 community, non-profit and charitable events each year. The company’s Budweiser Hospitality Center offers a place at which organizations can host benefits and fundraisers. The company supports many organizations, including SERTOMA, Rotary Club, Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus, Junior League and more.

2. Pittsburgh Pirates/Bradenton Marauders. The Pittsburgh Pirates/Bradenton Marauders teams have a long and rich history of philanthropy in Manatee County. Through the organization’s annual Pirates Charities Golf Tournament, the team raises nearly $30,000 annually for a variety of programs in Manatee. All players are required to serve 10 hours of community service each season, which results in a myriad of events throughout the community.

3. Willis A. Smith Construction. Founded in 1972, Willis A. Smith Construction is the oldest construction firm in Manatee and Sarasota counties. It is a recipient of the 2010 President’s Volunteer Service Award at the Gold Level for contributing more than 2,000 hours of community service in one year. The company’s employees support dozens of organizations throughout the region, including more than 10 years of support for the Cancer Support Community (formerly the Wellness Community).

STRAW POLL/PAGE 1 and agreed,” said Gary Berns, spokesperson for the Friends of Lakewood Ranch, the group opposing incorporation efforts. “It’s been a long time and a lot of hard work.”

Representatives of the Lakewood Ranch Incorporation Study Group, the entity pushing for incorporation, said they now will put their efforts “on the shelf.”

“While we are disappointed in the results of the poll, we are at the same time proud that we were able to get a very important discussion started, which engaged thousands of residents,” Study Group Vice Chairman Keith Davey said. “We gave everybody a chance to voice their opinion. It is what the people want. That’s what it’s all about. We did enough research to let people make an intelligent decision.”

Group Chairman Tom Thomaides agreed.

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3. Waste Pro of Florida (Bradenton/ Sarasota). In May 2008, District Manager Andy Toller moved his pregnant wife and 2-year-old son into a Manatee County hotel room so he could open the company’s new operation in Manatee, Sarasota, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. That September — in addition to hiring a full staff and readying the new Waste Pro operation — Toller purchased his family’s new home, welcomed his new son, Andrew, Sept. 17, and assumed the company’s municipal contract with Manatee County Oct. 1. Under Toller, Waste Pro has grown from annual revenues of $8.6 million in 2009 to an estimated $10.5 million this year.

“It was quite an adventure,” he said. “I’m very proud of the team (that worked on this). I don’t think there are any regrets at all about how this was done.”

Thomaides said group members still believe the case for incorporation is compelling, and they do not believe they promoted the idea of incorporating prematurely.

Kerkering, Barberio Managing Partner Rob Lane said he was pleased overall with the straw poll process.

“It was certainly good to give residents a chance to speak their minds,” Lane said.

Kerkering, Barberio received about 200 inquiries from Lakewood Ranch residents who did not receive ballots. Investigation showed some inquirers were not registered voters, some did not receive forwarded mail and some simply did not receive ballots.

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When leftover pizza was weighed around 10 a.m.

— after about an hour of eating — Capt. Ron Couch and Maj. Dennis Dummer, of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, were victorious, leaving only 39 ounces of pizza. By compariston, East Manatee Fire Rescue left 50 ounces.

Engineers Otter Kersey, of Myakka City Fire and Rescue, and Chris Galbraith, of East Manatee Fire Rescue, represented the firefighters.

“They did great,” said Ivan Colandrea, who coowns Marina’s Pizza with his father, Antonio.

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Fifth Third Mortgage Co. sold the home at 7531 Abbey Glen to Scott Moore, Bradenton, for $551,800. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths, a pool and 4,010 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $370,100 in June.

James and Mary Schier, Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 7737 U.S. Open Loop to Mark and Amy Burling, Lakewood Ranch, for $337,000. Built in 2002, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,131 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $302,000 in 2002.

Kathy Langdon, trustee, sold the home at 7410 Lake Forest Glen to Randall and Dawn Burcham, Nokomis, for $325,000.

Built in 2009, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,063 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $394,500 in 2009.

Marci McFarland, Sarasota, sold her home at 7928 Suntree Glen to Joan Gastman, Bradenton, for $310,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,224 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $500,000 in 2007.

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Michela Hawkins, of Ellijay, Ga., sold the home at 10150 Glenmore Ave. to Axel and Helene Zimmerman, Lakewood Ranch, for $319,000. Built in 2002, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths, a pool and 2,121 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $280,000 in 2010.

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Judith Christianson and Patricia Griffin, of Summerton, S.C., sold their home at 15855 Waterline Road to Mark Burnett, trustee, Bradenton, for $398,000. Built in 1998, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,555 square feet of living area.

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Craig and Lori Foley, of Shelton, Conn., sold their home at 307 Country Meadows Way to David and Amber Diez, Bradenton, for $385,000. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,055 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $481,600 in 2006.

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Brian and Nicole Plimley, Bradenton, sold their home at 6472 Royal Tern Circle to James and Carolyn Uliana, Bradenton, for $355,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,425 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $362,200 in 2005.

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The Pirates defense held the Tornadoes to a single touchdown.

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LAKEWOOD RANCH — After weeks of preparation, thousands of youth soccer players from across the state will show off their skills this weekend in the Nike Cup Labor Day Showcase.

The Nike Cup Labor Day Showcase will be held Sept. 3-5 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch. About 20,000 athletes and fans, representing 305 teams, are expected to attend the three-day tournament, making this the biggest tournament to be held to date at the new sports complex.

“I think it’s a great opportunity for young boys and girls who love soccer to play in a great tournament on great fields in a wonderful location in which families can really enjoy the amenities of Lakewood Ranch — restaurants, hotels and beautiful scenery,” said Tim Mulqueen, director of sports for Lakewood Ranch.

“It’s a chance for everyone to come together under the banner of soccer and enjoy themselves over the holiday weekend in a beautiful place. It just makes Lakewood Ranch a really special place.”

The Clearwater Chargers and the Fusion Futbol Club have teamed up to host the tournament, which will feature boys and girls U9-U10, U11-U12 and U13-U18 divisions.

The two clubs have held Labor Day tournaments in the past. Last year, the Clearwater Chargers hosted the Nike Cup at Sarasota Polo Club. Eventually, the clubs decided to combine their efforts with the Fusion Futbol Club once Premier became available.

“The Premier Sports Campus offers us so many opportunities,” said Rob O’Nan, president of the Clearwater and Lakewood Ranch Chargers. “With access to 30 fields for this event, we could not have done this anywhere else.

The fields and the location are perfect.”

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Ryan Fischer plays both offense and defense for the Pirates.

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Senior Jeff Casseus rallies his teammates before the start of Braden River’s Preseason Kickoff Classic at Booker.

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SETTING SAIL The Braden River Pirates held the Booker Tornadoes to one touchdown to secure a 17-6 victory in their Kickoff Classic Aug. 26.

Senior running back Demond Brantley cuts upfield.

SARASOTA — Justin Ross never dreamed he would catch a touchdown pass from his older brother, Steven.

After all, Justin Ross was only a freshman and was about to make his first start in a Pirates uniform.

And if that weren’t enough, the Braden River wide receiver also was playing the position for the first time.

Growing up, the two brothers spent two years playing together on the same Manatee Mustangs Pop Warner team. Steven Ross played offense, while Justin Ross played free safety.

Now, Justin Ross is making the transition to playing both offense and de-

fense this season.

Although only a freshman, Justin Ross didn’t imagine he would play such a key role in the Pirates 17-6 victory over Booker in their Preseason Kickoff Classic Aug. 26.

But sometimes, chemistry and instincts take control.

Such was the case in the second quarter, when Steven Ross, the Pirates signal caller, rolled to his right and threw back over the middle. Justin Ross was standing in the back of the end zone and the ball fell into his hands for a 24-yard completion, giving Braden River a 7-0 lead.

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“Something just told me go that way, and I just listened to it,” Justin Ross said. “As soon as I went to turn, the ball was in the air, and I’m just standing in the back of the end zone holding my hands out, and it just fell right in my hands.”

The completion not only was Justin Ross’ first high school reception, but it also was his first high school touchdown.

“At first, I couldn’t believe it, but then when I heard the fans, that’s when I knew it was for real, and I just felt happy,” Justin Ross said. “So much joy came to my heart, because that’s my brother, and I never thought that he would be passing to me because I’m a freshman. I thought they would go straight to seniors. But that touchdown really meant something.”

Justin Ross followed up his touchdown reception with an interception, which he returned 40 yards down the sideline, with 2:11 remaining in the first half.

The Pirates capitalized later in the quarter on a 26-yard field goal by Michael Unzicher to extend their lead to 10-0.

“He’s only a freshman,” coach Don Purvis said of Justin Ross, who couldn’t play football in the spring. “He worked his tail off all summer. He did a great job. He didn’t even come off the field. He does everything, and that’s pretty impressive for a ninth-grader.”

Braden River added another touchdown with 8:29 remaining in the third quarter on senior Ryan Fischer’s 12-yard touchdown run.

The Pirates overcame a sloppy first quarter, which included a pair of turnovers, thanks in part

“I think this is a great partnership between the Clearwater Chargers and SMR,” Mulqueen said. “I think the vision of Rex (Jensen) and SMR, coupled with really unique and exciting events, is one that all kids who participate in youth sports in this area should take advantage of. This is truly a fantastic facility and opportunity for kids of all ages and their (families).”

Registration for the Nike Cup Labor Day Showcase will begin at 6 p.m. Sept. 2, at the Holiday Inn in Lakewood Ranch, 6231 Lake Osprey Drive. Games will begin at 7:45 a.m. Sept. 3-5, and will continue until about 7 p.m. each night.

The Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch has 22 fields; but with the tournament drawing so much interest, organizers have created 30 fields for this weekend’s tournament.

“For the campus alone, I think it now validates us as the premier soccer facility in the state of Florida,” Mulqueen said. “We have 30 fields all in one location, so the kids can play all of their games in one spot. It really elevates our Premier Sports Campus to, for

A host of Braden River defenders bring down Booker quarterback Alex Riddle during the first quarter of the Kickoff Classic Aug. 26.

Photos by Jen Blanco

The Pirates offense overcame two first-quarter turnovers. to a strong defensive effort by the defense, which held the Tornadoes scoreless until part way through the fourth quarter when Michael Jones ran in from two yards out.

“We were really sloppy in the first quarter, and I think a lot of that’s just excitement jitters,” Purvis said. “You’re finally getting to play against another opponent. I think some of our guys are trying to win the game on every play instead of playing the sys-

tem, and that’s normal. They’re excited, and I’m excited they’re ready to play, but hopefully, this settled us down.”

Braden River returns to action Sept. 2 when the Pirates host East County rival Lakewood Ranch.

The Mustangs, who fell to Sarasota 47-22 in their Kickoff Classic, beat the Pirates 21-7 in last year’s contest. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.

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Last year, 170 teams participated in the tournament, creating $2.5 million of economic impact; and with 305 teams scheduled to participate this weekend, organizers expect to exceed $5 million.

“It’s huge,” said Candice Mcelyea, director of marketing and public relations for SchroederManatee Ranch. “This is our second tournament ever held at the campus. We are all so excited that the campus has really taken off the way that it has. We kind of expected it because we knew there was a need for it, but it’s exceeded all of our wildest expectations.”

The tournament is free and open to the public. Food and drink vendors will be on-site and there will also be shade and misting tents on-site.

Partial proceeds from team registrations for the Nike Cup Labor Day Showcase will go to The V Foundation. Donation centers and information also will be available on-site.

Following the tournament, Premier will begin its $1.1 million installation of lighting for eight of its fields.

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ALEX RUNDE Seventeen-year-old Alex Runde was selected to play with the Philadelphia Phantoms, an adult club lacrosse team, during the Allan Cup Indoor Lacrosse Festival Aug. 20, in Hatfield, Pa. The Saint Stephen’s senior also plays goalie for the Falcons and the American Indoor Lacrosse Association. Here is an inside look at this week’s Athlete of the Week.

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What do you enjoy the most about lacrosse?

It’s a fast-paced and physical sport. I get to show off my good reaction time, and I get to take goals away from people. That’s pretty fun.

What’s the toughest part about being a goalie?

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What do you want to be when you grow up?

A meteorologist.

Do you have any siblings?

I have two brothers: Nick, who is in eighth grade, and Max, who is in fifth grade.

If you could play another sport for a day, what would it be?

Hockey. I’ve always kind of wished I could play, but I’m stuck down in Florida.

It’s even faster than lacrosse.

Do you have a favorite food?

My life is sustained off of Triscuits. I also really like fried pork tenderloin sandwiches. It’s awful for you but delicious.

Who is your biggest role model?

My grandpa. He’s awesome. I can talk to him for hours. He’s about to turn 80, and a few years ago during a hurricane, he came out with us in the Gulf of Mexico, and we went boogie boarding.

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Five of the East Manatee Bulldogs’ six teams defeated the Fishhawk Wolfpack to open the season.

The Tiny Mites tied the Wolfpack 12-12. Quarterback Hunter Wright and running backs Drew Marra and Nick Burrus led the way for the offense, while cornerback Michael Colaco and defensive linemen Jared Henderson, Brock McCue, Teagan Randall and Jack Muller provided a strong defensive effort.

Tight end Nate Ashley scored three touchdowns and running back Ethan Bement added two more, leading the Mitey Mites to a 35-13 victory. Justin Porter had an interception and a fumble recovery.

Keyon Fordam took the opening kickoff 60 yards and scored touchdowns on four of his first five carries, rushing for 200 yards in the first half and leading the Junior Pee Wee team to a 33-0 victory. Colin Goda returned an interception 55 yards.

The Bulldogs’ Pee Wee team also posted a shutout, defeating the Wolfpack 20-0. Jenard Porter scored a pair of touchdowns and Noah Benghuzzi added another touchdown.

Doug Polk added a two-point conversion. Chase Tench also grabbed an interception.

The Junior Midgets posted a 14-0 victory, while the Midgets won 24-8.

cer program for children, ages 4 and up, with special needs, including Down syndrome, autism and Asperger syndrome, as well as other developmental and physical limitations.

“All levels of ability are represented on the field,” TOPSoccer Program Coordinator Dave Robinson said.

“Some of our athletes are very young and simply learn and practice how to successfully kick the ball into the net, while others are older and more developed to where they can more fully participate in games. It is so exciting to watch the athletes accomplish their goals.”

The fall 2012 season will begin Sept. 25 and run through Nov. 20.

Games will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Sundays.

Registration is free, but parents are required to provide a release or letter from their family doctor allowing their athletes to play soccer, as well as a photo ID. Participants will also be sized for their jerseys during registration. Participants will receive a uniform, soccer ball and water bottle.

For more, contact Robinson at 3580497 or drobinson018@msn.com.

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Last weeks Cryptograms 1. My doctor was brilliant as a health provider but also in the financial field. He diagnosed my low blood pressure and then to raise it, gave me his bill!

2. The author of the article, “The Miracle of Helium” was aptly named I. Rose. It was so highly uplifting I could not put it down!

Thursday, September 1, 2011 Items Under $200 For Sale

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales

ETHAN ALLEN Dining table: two leaves $100.

Large armoire for computer with drawers $100.

941-320-1396.

GLASS PATIO Table: 4 Foot and 6 Chairs. $150.00 for the set. 941-727-7472.

LAWN VAC: blow 5HP 30” Toro Hand, seldom used, $200. 941-721-7392.

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Original cost over $100. Only $28. 744-1894.

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CHINA: BAVARIAN, 72/piece, white w/rose, good cond., $55. Cell phone: Samsung, 1/yr. old, $25.

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RAZOR SCOOTER: red, non electric, $30.

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TV: 27" Sony Trinitron. $125 o/b/o 360-2679.

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ESTATE SALE ** FRIDAY** SEPTEMBER 2ND - 9:30 - 2P.M. 4022 73rd Terrace E. - Quail Run (Located off Lockwood Ridge between Whitfield and Tallevast) Leather sofa and chairs, dinette, double bedset, sofa, Demilune table, brass and glass coffee and end tables, dining room set, sofa bed, bar stools, office deck and chair, patio table and chairs, refrigerator, books, set of china, decorative accessories, kitchenware, linens, china, glass and bric-a-brac.

Also, 2009 Toyota Avalon with approx.. 30,800 miles.

UPSCALE CONDO: Contemporary King bedroom with leather headboard, large front load washer & dryer with stands. Green leather sofa and loveseat (like new). La-Z-Boy sofa sleeper.

Haverty’s 9 piece formal dining set with large china cabinet. Lexington TV stand. 58” plasma TV. Lexington wicker sofa sleeper & bedroom suite. Drexel iron baker’s rack (marble shelf).

Le Barge mirror. 5 piece home office group. Set of 3 tall bookcases. Thomasville iron & oak dining suite (cost $3500+ new).

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SENIOR LOOKING to buy precious metals, time pieces, coins, jewelry and antiques. Please call Marc, 941-321-0707.

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ESTATE SALE ** SATURDAY** SEPTEMBER 3RD - 9:30 - 2P.M. 1213 6th St. W., Palmetto Blanket chest, sofa, chair and ottoman, cobbler’s bench, dinette, china cabinet, armoire, antique clocks, lamps, flow blue and blue and white willow china, double mattress and box spring, quilts and coverlets, wash stands, prints, kitchenware, linens, utility trailer and pontoon boat with trailer.

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