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OUR TOWN

Two East County schools welcome new principals.

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construction concerns By Pam Eubanks | Managing Editor beauty and the feet

IDA moves forward with new maintenance facility Supervisors are ready to approve construction of a facility that meets the state requirement that a building withstand 140-mph winds.

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M’Balia and Cheryl Bangoura stand with the Bangouras’ new convertible with Lorraine and Dick Vitale.

LAKEWOOD RANCH — Members of the Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Board will move forward with construction plans for a new maintenance facility, but at a price that has left

them with sticker shock — $2.2 million.

The board is expected to approve a construction proposal for a one-story, 6,700-square-foot facility Thursday, June 21. A work-

shop of supervisors from Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts 1, 2, 4 and 5 and the IDA will be held that day to

SEE IDA / PAGE 2A

+ Couple wins new ride East County residents Sekou and Cheryl Bangoura are revved up about a recent win. The couple was the lucky winner of the Dick Vitale Gala’s drawing for a new red Mercedes Benz convertible.

Cheryl Bangoura picked up the keys to her new ride June 6, outside the Broken Egg Restaurant, from Hall of Fame basketball commentator Vitale and his wife, Lorraine.

+ Ranch thespian lands new role Thunderous applause goes out to Lakewood Ranch High School student Katie Ciemniecki, who recently was inducted into the International Thespian Society, Troupe 6020.

Katie has been an active member of the musical theater and drama department at Lakewood, and next year will serve on its leadership committee. She also will be a counselor at Lakewood’s annual Acting Up Performing Arts Camp this summer.

+ Town Hall to host resident orientation Lakewood Ranch Town Hall officials will host a new resident orientation from 4 to 6 p.m. June 21, at Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

For information, call 9070202.

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Eight-year-old Kennedy Blair had fun racing up the new rock-climbing wall in the Lakewood Ranch YMCA Saturday, June 16. The YMCA celebrated the full opening of its expansion, which includes a Teen Center, a new child-care space, a group-exercise studio and other features, with special events, including a “Teen Challenge” and a “Y Pool Party,” June 14 to June 17.

BUDGET BASICs

By Pam Eubanks | News Editor

LWR CDD budgets see increases Rate increases for irrigation water is one reason for 2013 assessment increases.

LAKEWOOD RANCH — Residents in Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts 1, 2, 4 and 5 will see slight increases in assessments in fiscal year 2013, despite core budget reductions in three of four districts.

Lakewood Ranch’s irrigation water provider, Braden River Utilities, is raising its rates by 50% to improve infrastructure and pay for other necessary projects. The change resulted in a cost increase between $86,000 and $100,000 annually, per district.

District 1’s operating budget, set at $1,685,350, represents a 4.7% increase over fiscal year 2012 and an average per household increase of $61 annually, or $1.17 per week. Of that increase, $53 per unit can be attributed directly to the BRU increase, which is about $86,200.

Although the district saw a $21,140 reduction of its core budget, it also saw line-item increases for security patrol, reserve contributions for capi-

SEE BUDGET / PAGE 2A

education By Pam Eubanks | Managing Editor

School Board ends short Wednesday schedule After a unanimous vote by the Manatee County School Board, schools will be on a daily uniform schedule for the first time since 2007.

MANATEE COUNTY — Manatee County Public Schools will be reverting back to a consistent five-day schedule.

The School Board, June 11, voted unanimously to eliminate early-release on Wednesdays for the 2012-13 school year.

Under the schedule change, when school starts in August, Manatee elementary-, middleand high-school students will start and end their days at the same time each weekday, with school hours from 7:45 a.m. to 2:05 p.m. for high-school stu-

dents, 8:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. for elementary-school students and 9:20 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. for middleschool students, Monday through Friday.

“We need to go in a new direction,” School Board member Julie Aranibar said, noting Manatee

schools are ranked 47th of 67 Florida school districts. “If you look at what our scores were before we did (the modified Wednesday schedule) — that’s what we need to do.”

Since 2007, students have been in class for a half-day on Wednesdays, with dismissals at 12:30,

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IDA/PAGE 1A discuss details that are driving the up the costs, which include a state requirement that the building withstand 140-mph winds.

At last week’s meeting, IDA representatives asked about potential ways to further trim project costs, which put squarefoot costs at $220 to $237, but Town Hall officials indicated the proposal was as “bare bones” as possible. Changes in the size and configuration of the proposed facility had already yielded $1 million in savings, but did not leave much, if any, room for growth of the operations department as Lakewood Ranch continues to expand, they said. “(The last thing we want to do) is compromise the functionality (of the facility),” IDA Chairman Tom Green said. “We want to get the best result for what we spend our money on. But, we do need to make sure we’re getting a comparable value for what construction would go for around here. We need to make sure resi-

SCHOOLS/PAGE 1A 1:15 and 2:10 p.m., respectively.

The extra time on Wednesdays was used for teacher planning and training.

Manatee Schools Superintendent Tim McGonegal said data and state test scores are not indicating the schedule, which was aimed at giving teachers time for planning and training, is benefiting students. And, in a Manatee Education Association online survey on the issue, the majority of teachers — 53% — said they agreed the modified schedule did not benefit students.

“The majority of teachers and

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dents understand (what we are paying for).”

Christopher Sharek, project manager for Atkins North America, the company assisting with development plans, said per-square-foot costs are higher than many other projects, because the building is not large in size and many costs are fixed. At the supervisors’ request, he will bring back per-square-foot costs of comparable buildings in the area.

Fixed costs for the IDA’s operations facility project include more than $520,000 in expenditures for site work, including clearing the land, excavation and backfill, exterior improvements and utility installations.

Using concrete masonry for the project adds between $67,469 and $131,206, compared to wood-frame and metal-frame structures, but also increases the building’s life expectancy by 20 to 35 years, Sharek said.

IDA supervisors moved forward June 14 with site preparations for the project, authorizing

work with Atkins North America for a topographic survey, a traffic study and other necessary preparations.

“This will get us to a point of where we need to be with Manatee County to provide us with due diligence (required for permitting),” IDA Attorney Scott Rudacille said of the approval.

The IDA currently leases, from Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, a property adjacent to the Pinnacle Academy on Lorraine Road for its operations department.

The lease expires September 2013, when construction of the new facility is expected to be finished.

To ensure operations could continue without interruption in case of construction delays, supervisors last week also approved an agreement with SMR to extend its lease on the property for an additional six months, with a 30-day opt-out option, if needed.

Contact Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com.

SAC (Student Advisory Council) members believe the schedule isn’t best for students,” said McGonegal, who recommended the change. “That played a big role in my decision.”

However, the MEA survey also showed educators were split 60% to 40% in favor of keeping the modified instructional schedule, because they valued that individual planning time.

McGonegal said teacher training is imperative to the district’s success, and the district now will work with the MEA to determine how best to provide training and planning time for teachers.

School board members con-

sidered a proposal to eliminate early-release Wednesdays last July, but voted 3-1 to retain the current schedule, after principals, teachers and parents asked to keep Wednesday afternoons open for training and planning.

Aranibar, the dissenting vote in 2011, noted doctors and other professionals train for additional certifications on their own time.

At last summer’s meeting, School Board members also indicated they wanted to see evidence, through test scores, that the early-out schedule was helping students.

Contact Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com.

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In other business:

tal improvements and reserve costs and personnel costs.

District 2’s operating budget, set at $2,400,030, represents a 2.7% increase over fiscal year 2012. Residents can expect to see an average 2.5% increase in assessments, with an average per-unit increase of $31, or 60 cents weekly, Zielinski said.

Although the district’s core budget decreased by $32,050, it saw lineitem increases for personnel costs, special projects, road reserves and reserve contributions for capital improvements.

District 4’s operating budget is set at $1,713,640, which indicates a 3.8% increase over fiscal year 2012. Assessments are expected to increase per household by $1.12 per week, or an average of $58 annually. In District 4, the BRU rate increase accounts for $57 of the $58 increase, and the district’s budget would have decreased by $33,160 despite increases in other budget line items, Zielinski said.

In District 5, homeowners will see an 11% budget increase over fiscal year 2012, bringing the 2013 budget to $2,287,360. Homeowners can expect to see an average increase of $285 in annual assessments, or $5.48 weekly. The BRU rate increase alone represents $104 of that increase.

District 5 also continues to face storm drain/inlet repairs — and costs associated with a lawsuit over them — as well as an aging road infrastructure that needs repaving and resurfacing. The district’s budget includes the use of $175,000 in general reserves to mitigate costs.

Budget adoption hearings for the districts have been set for Aug. 23, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., at the following times: 8 a.m., CDD 4; 8:30 a.m., CDD 1; and 9 a.m., for CDDs 2 and 5.

Contact Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com.

In CDD 1:

• Operations staff will work with a landscape architect to develop a long-term plan to assist the district with landscape beautification efforts.

• A representative of the Summerfield/Riverwalk Homeowners Association said meetings will now be held monthly, with alternating times of 4 and 7 p.m.

In CDDs 2 & 5:

• CDD 2 and 5 supervisors updated their sidewalk maintenance policy to include a provision the district will notify homeowners of sidewalk repairs occurring at their property and that homeowners are responsible for any damages they cause to the sidewalk.

• CDD 2 supervisors requested operations staff present them a long-range plan for Lake Uihlein bank repairs at next month’s meeting.

In CDD 4:

• Supervisors scheduled a public hearing on a proposal to amend their usage policy for the dog park. Under the new proposal, membership fees of $100 annually for non-residents and $50 for residents, would be prorated, each dropping by half as of July 1. Supervisors are slated to vote on the new policy at 8 a.m. July 19.

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education costs By Pam Eubanks | Managing Editor

School Board budget projects surplus Superintendent Tim McGonegal hopes to use the extra dollars to give district employees a 1% bonus.

MANATEE COUNTY — It’s the first budget in four years that proposes no cuts and anticipates a surplus of $2.54 million, thanks to increased revenue from additional student enrollment and increased state per-student funding for Manatee schools.

Schools Superintendent Tim McGonegal delivered his preliminary budget message to the board and the public during a special meeting Monday, June 18.

“This (budget) is a work in progress,” School Board Chairman Harry Kinnan said after the meeting, adding the board has had numerous, detailed budget workshops over the last several months. “We want to put as

much money in the classroom as we can.”

Members of the Manatee County School Board are moving forward with a preliminary $328 million operating budget that includes no cuts, returns dollars to schools and proposes a 1% bonus for district employees.

It also projects a potential 2.48% decrease in millage rates, which would reduce the amount of school tax on a $169,000 home by $28.37, if the rate does not change.

The school district is currently anticipating a total millage rate of 7.733, but the Manatee County Property Appraiser is slated to deliver a certified tax role July 1, at which time millage rates could

SCHOOL ATTORNEY TO RETIRE In other business, Manatee County School District Attorney John Bowen announced Monday, June 18, he will retire in June 2013.

Bowen, 69, said he was notifying the board now so members could better continue their discussions on whether to have an inhouse attorney or to contract out the work.

Additionally, the board will need time to search for and interview potential replacement candidates, he said.

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change. Board members also would have to approve the millage rate at budget hearings later this year.

Although the school board’s 2011-12 budget reduced school budgets by $700,000, the proposed 2012-13 budget adds back those dollars.

McGonegal said he anticipates revenues of $13.5 million in the 2012-13 school year, much of which is attributed to additional student enrollment — $3.87 million — and the Legislature’s approval of increased per-student funding, which will generate for the district an anticipated $8.15 million. The district also will receive categorical revenues for reading instruction ($550,000) and School Recognition, or A+ funds, ($930,000).

The district also expects to save $1.9 million as longtime district employees retire and are replaced with new hires who will have lower salaries.

Expenses are being estimated at $10.98 million, with $3.68 million in additional costs associat-

By the numbers 7.733 — The current pro-

posed total school millage rate 28.37 — In dollars, the amount projected for a school tax to decrease on a home valued at $169,000 827 — Projected increase in the number of students next school year compared to the 2011/12 school year 45,051 — Number of students projected to be enrolled in Manatee County Schools for the 2012-13 school year 2.54 million — In dollars, the anticipated surplus amount in the district’s general fund ed with new student enrollment, $2 million lost in grant dollars and $1.05 million in additional funding for the board’s share of the Florida Retirement Premium and funding into workers com-

pensation premiums, among other costs. The district’s fund balance has dropped below the state-required minimum of 3%, and the district now must rebuild it to that level, an anticipated cost of $3.2 million.

Budget workshops for school board members began in October, but the public heard full budget details for the first time at Monday’s meeting, which invited public discussion on the budget months earlier than in years past, McGonegal said.

“This was an extra step we put in place,” McGonegal said of Monday’s meeting. “We wanted to have the budget on the website earlier to get more public dialogue. It’s been (working).”

The board now will hold a public hearing to approve the tentative budget July 30 and a final budget adoption hearing Sept. 10.

To view the budget, make suggestions or get more information, visit manateeschools.net.

Contact Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com.

By Pam Eubanks | Managing Editor

Photos by Pam Eubanks

A certified athletic trainer, Braden River High School’s news principal, Jenni Gilray, said she decided to go into administration so she could affect more students.

“As an elementary school leader, we get to see students grow from kindergarten through fifth grade,” Tara Elementary School’s new Principal Steve Royce said. “There’s so much that happens during that time.”

East County welcomes new leadership Tara Elementary School and Braden River High School will open to students this August with new principals.

EAST COUNTY — Two longtime assistant principals will embark on a new, yet familiar, adventure this summer, as they prepare for the upcoming school year.

But, when students arrive back on campus in August, the two won’t just be assisting with administrative duties — they’ll be leading them.

Jenni Gilray, a longtime administrator at Braden River High School, has been named the school’s new principal, replacing Jim Pauley, who recently accepted a district-level position.

Taking the helm at Tara Elementary will be former Daughtrey Elementary School Assistant Principal Steve Royce. Longtime Tara Principal Dr. Linda Fouse is retiring in September and, until then, will continue working for the district, offering support for Tara and Palma Sola, as they expand to add sixth grade and also to handle data-related responsi-

bilities for struggling schools.

About Jenni Gilray

Braden River’s new principal, Jenni Gilray, knows the Pirate family well, having opened the school as an assistant principal in 2005.

“We helped establish the culture,” Gilray said of the experience.

Gilray earned her bachelor’s degree from East Carolina University in health education and also is a certified athletic trainer.

“That was actually my career path,” Gilray said. “I was hired at Lakewood Ranch High School (in 1999) to do that. I taught (health) and English and was the head athletic trainer.”

But, during her tenure at Lakewood, Gilray said she realized she enjoyed being in the classroom but wanted to affect change on a broader scope.

“There was only so much I could (do) working with my kids,”

Gilray said.

So, Gilray enrolled at Nova Southeastern University to earn her master’s degree in educational leadership.

She became an assistant principal at Lakewood Ranch High a year before being hired at Braden River High as an assistant principal. Although Pauley nicknamed her “bulldog” for her disciplinary role as an assistant principal, Gilray said she trained in other areas of administration during her seven-year tenure at Braden River.

“Mr. Pauley really believes in cross-training,” Gilray said, adding those experiences helped prepare her for her new role. “I have a great administrative team. Together, we’ll have a great school year. We’re already planning (for it).”

Gilray said she plans to be consistent with instilling high expectations for students and staff and will help guide the school as it implements small changes to the

curriculum, as mandated by the government.

Gilray currently is pursuing a doctorate in teaching and learning from Argosy University and is keeping busy balancing her work and educational ambitions with her family: her husband, Jake, and children, Faith, 9, and Campbell, 7.

Introducing Steve Royce

Now heading into his 18th year in education in Manatee County, Tara Elementary Principal Steve Royce couldn’t be more thrilled with his new post at Tara.

“I’m ready,” Royce said with a smile. “The passion that I’ve seen in the staff here at this school has been so encouraging. I’m (excited).”

Royce started his career as a pre-kindergarten teacher in New York. He moved in the early ’90s to Florida after being recruited to teach at a school in Miami.

There, he met his wife, Melissa. The couple married June 12, 1994, and it wasn’t long before they decided to move to Manatee County, where a friend lived.

Royce took a job teaching sixth grade at Harllee Middle School, a position he held for 13 years before becoming an assistant principal for both Palma Sola and Stewart elementary schools.

“I had this desire to get back to elementary,” Royce said of his transition. “When the position became available at Palma Sola, with my teaching and leadership experience, I felt prepared.”

Royce then spent three years as assistant principal at Ballard Elementary and one at Daughtrey, before applying for the post at Tara. The school, he said, had always been on his radar.

“I wanted to be part of that,” Royce said. “When I heard they were going to add sixth grade (which I used to teach), it seemed like a great fit.”

Royce said he hopes in the coming year to continue Tara’s tradition of academic excellence and community involvement and lead the school effectively as it transitions into a kindergarten through sixth-grade school.

“Tara has a slogan of being the best-kept secret in Manatee County,” Royce said. “I’m looking forward to changing that. It won’t be a secret any longer.”

Contact Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com.

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{ CAMPER SPOTLIGHT } Emma Clarke talks about camp.

What’s your favorite thing about camp?

Doing the hula-hoop. We get to do different tricks and stuff. It’s really cool.

How long have you been coming to camp?

How long? Probably until 3:15.

Did you come last summer?

I didn’t come because I wasn’t old enough.

Do you want to be in the circus?

I really want to go on the trapeze.

Do you have to be a certain age?

Yeah, you have to be 12.

How old are you?

I’m six.

What’s been the coolest thing about camp?

Water day. It’s really fun. It’s where you get to go on the slide.

Do you go swimming?

Yeah. I swim a lot. Yesterday I had a meet. I got third place.

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Charlie Howe, president of the Cypress Strand Condominium Association in Tara, had filed the complaint last year, after an auditor’s report raised questions about

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how the association’s assets had been handled by PCM. In a letter sent to Howe, Assistant General Council Elizabeth Henderson wrote the case had been “closed without a finding of probable cause to believe the above named subject violated” provisions of Florida statute.

Sutton, who told the East County Observer in March he believed his company has conducted itself ethically, said he was pleased with the results.

“It’s very good news for us,” Sutton said. “We’re all very happy it came out in a positive way, and we were always confident that the results would be (as they are).

We’re looking to move on and get back to normal business practices and do what we do every day.”

+ Workshop educates about impaired driving McGee Auto Service, the Manatee County Substance Abuse Coalition has teamed with other organizations to educate the public about the dangers of impaired driving.

The event “Speak Up Against Impaired Driving” will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 30, at Ranch Lake Plaza, 8712 E. State Road 70. Attendees can witness a mock car crash, emergency response and a vehicle rollover simulation. They can also participate in a DUI driving

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Ranch teen advances in Google competition Brittany Wenger, 17, is one of 15 finalists from thousands of entries worldwide to compete in the Google Science Fair Competition.

LAKEWOOD RANCH — Seventeen-year-old Brittany Wenger’s knack for science may revolutionize breast-cancer detection and earn her international honors along the way.

The Lakewood Ranch teenager, who is an upcoming senior at The Out-of-Door Academy, recently was named one of 15 finalists in the Google Science Fair competition, which received thousands of entries from more than 100 coun-

tries around the world.

Wenger’s entry, called Global Neural Network Cloud Service for Breast Cancer, allows doctors to determine whether a breastcancer tumor is malignant or benign by using attributes from fineneedle aspirates, a type of biopsy.

The program, Wenger said, has a 99.1% rate of diagnosing malignancy correctly.

“I’m super excited about being selected as a Google Science Fair

finalist, and I’m also really excited about the potential my program has to make breast-cancer diagnostics less invasive for women involved,” Wenger said.

“This has been a two-year project,” she said, adding she entered the Google Science Fair competition with her project two times previously but has made improvements to it. “I’m still working on it.”

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Wenger has earned several other accomplishments in re-

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Perseverance, passion How will yield patriotic results we grow?

Lakewood Ranch resident Gene Sweeney is taking a lesson from Thomas Jefferson.

I’m taking mine from Sweeney.

If I find 10,000 ways something won’t work, I haven’t failed. I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is often a step forward …

Over the last seven years in the East County, I’ve seen my share of brilliant ideas fizzle to an end or simply never find their spark. The biggest one that comes to mind is the Smart Farm at Lakewood Ranch, a community farm project that combined cooking and gardening demonstrations with community garden plots, aquaponics, a hen house and other features to form a sustainable farming operation. It was PAM an amazing idea EUBANKS but never came to fruition.

But there have definitely been others — such as the brainchild of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch CEO and President Rex Jensen, the Premier Sports Campus, and the annual Memorial Day parade started by Sweeney and Ed’s Tavern owner John Breiner — that have proven highly successful with time, and with dedication and persistence.

And, as I sat with Sweeney and his business colleague, Heritage Harbour resident Tim Larson, last week, I couldn’t help but think back to three years ago, when Sweeney originally envisioned erecting a memorial dedicated to the fallen soldiers and civilians of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11. He and Breiner were sitting almost in this exact spot when Sweeney pitched the idea to his friend.

I followed the story for months.

“We were beginning to forget, and we can’t let that happen,” Sweeney said of why he has remained so committed to his project, dubbed the 9/11 Victims and Fallen Military Heroes Memorial. The memorial features a roughly 10-foot-tall, 14-inch thick steel artifact box beam from World Trade Center Tower 1 and pays tribute to victims of Sept. 11, whether first responders, civilians or military members who lost their lives in the war that followed the attacks.

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Lakewood Ranch resident Gene Sweeney, left, and Heritage Harbour resident Tim Larson, of Salt of the Earth, can’t wait to break ground on the memorial next month.

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Sweeney originally had had his heart set on a Lakewood Ranch location. He first asked SMR for permission to install the memorial in a circular patio area on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

Jensen, who supported the idea, instead offered a spot at what eventually became home to The Premier Sports Campus. At the time, no plans for the facility were finalized and Sweeney declined the offer.

He, instead, approached representatives of Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 2, which owns Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, about installing the memorial there. But the idea was voted down.

I didn’t hear much from Sweeney about the project after that, but I knew he still was working feverishly to find a home for his memorial.

Honestly, I wasn’t sure it would ever happen. But I did know Sweeney had a bulldoglike tenacity, an unmatched passion for the memorial and what it represents and plenty of perseverance.

He considered Emma Booker Elementary School, where President George W. Bush was

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visiting at the time of the attack, and several other locations, before getting approval in August for the memorial to be placed in Patriots Park in Venice.

Fundraising efforts have been ongoing.

And, now, he and a team of supporters are raising the last bit of $68,000 needed to finance the project. Gulf Coast Gives pledged a matching grant of $34,000 by July 4. And, although Sweeney and his team are raising the final dollars for the project, it will also be the beneficiary of a Celebrity Bartending event from 6 to 9 p.m. June 21, at the Polo Grill and Bar, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch.

Celebrity bartenders include Gold Coast Eagle Distributing owner Col. John Saputo, Florida Rep. Greg Steube, Sweeney, Larson, Breiner and several other patriots.

Larson, project manager, said construction will likely start in early July and last for about 60 days. The memorial will be dedicated on Sept. 11, 2012 — a day now known, appropriately, as Patriot Day. The project, he and Sweeney said, truly has been a partnership between the community and supporters, whether individual donors or businesses who are offering their services for the cause.

Sweeney’s perseverance to the cause is commendable, as I don’t know too many people who would pursue a dream so diligently as he has these last few years. As Sweeney said laughing, “This has been a twoand-a-half-year overnight success. (The memorial) has found its place.”

I’m just glad there’s a happy ending.

Once we move past the age-old debate of whether to grow and on to the question of how we should grow, we can move to a more realistic and rewarding discussion.

As stated in the editorial published April 25: “We do, however, have some clear choices of where we grow, in what sequence we grow and in how we grow. So, let’s stop talking about ‘whether’ and discuss where, when and how. Let’s further relate those factors to the financial markets, total cost of infrastructure, the wide variety of consumer preferences, economic development, contribution to the tax base, legal requirements (yes, they do matter) and consequences to the taxpayers.”

REX The county’s JENSEN current land use plan was adopted in 1989 and has a low-rise, lowdensity approach.

The plan has limited opportunities for mixed uses.

It separates uses (workplace, office, residential, retail, etc.) by miles inED stead of by blocks HUNZEKER or feet. This creates a spread out land-use pattern in the developing areas of the community, which creates difficult scenarios for water, sewer and transportation planning.

Consumer choice is limited, green space is paved over and wetlands are lost. Travel times are longer, instead of allowing the free market to provide necessary uses nearby.

The growth rules also work against the redevelopment of many of the older areas of the community, such as the U.S. 41 corridor.

The county is looking at development undertaken since the land use rules were adopted and the relationship of the rules to the cost of development. Staff is also examining the cost to the county associated with the maintenance of the infrastructure. This begs the question, “Does the low-density, low-rise, bedroom-communitystyle residential planning provide the necessary tax base to provide services, long-term maintenance, updates, infrastructure development and eventual infrastructure reconstruction 50 years later?”

Another approach, high-rise, high density in targeted areas, offers other choices. Infrastructure is more compact and less expensive to maintain. “Live, work, play”

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MY VIEW

Legislative update Throughout this year’s legisla- pioned putting the taxpayers tive session, the Legislature’s first and were built on the belief budget decisions and legislation that the money collected by were driven by two underlygovernment is not the governing themes, getting Florida’s ment’s to begin with; rather it is economy back on track your money. Legislation and helping create jobs ranged from the popular for Floridians.

Back to School Sales Tax I focused my responsiHoliday to several conbility, as your representastitutional amendments. tive, on our community In November, you will and our local businesses. have the opportunity to I followed your direcvote on tax-relief meative to incentivize new sures for our low-income businesses, stimulate job seniors, our veterans GREG creation and remove barand our businesses.

STEUBE riers to economic growth These amendments, to in Florida.

Florida’s constitution, Keeping Florida a low-tax, would require 60% of the vote low-cost state is vital to our in order to be passed into law. state’s prosperity, and we passed Their implementation is up to several pieces of legislation you, the voter, not the Legislaaimed at tax relief for Floridians ture. Voting in November will this year. The initiatives chaminclude electing your local offi-

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ed a master utility plan, with three sewer plants, and constructed a massive potable water reservoir — Lake Manatee. This planning benefits us today, in contrast to neighboring counties, which did not plan.

“How Will We Grow?” is a real, ongoing county study. Its goal is to create a more refined and efficient infrastructure plan through more sensible develop-

ment patterns. The plan could potentially save the current and future taxpayers money, lower infrastructure development and maintenance costs, provide more job opportunities and potentially improve the quality of life for Manatee County residents through better land use decision making and more predictability for both citizens and developers.

County staff is working to bring

forward three alternatives for growth to the community with detailed recommendations. But, first, stay tuned for updates and dates when these presentation and citizen outreach workshops will occur so you can have a say in “How Will We Grow?”

Rex Jensen is the president and CEO of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, Inc; Ed Hunzeker is the Manatee County Administrator.

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The Legislature took a responsible, long-term view toward restoring Florida’s economy this year. We continued to work to prepare for a future that will once again place Florida among the top states in economic growth and prosperity in America. I am proud that our community is thriving and it is an ever-growing and unique blend of the arts, agriculture, technology, tourism and manufacturing. We will continue to call our home the best community in Florida to work, raise a family and retire. Your emails, phone calls and meetings impacted my supporting policies to strengthen Florida’s economic future. We are a great community for many reasons and your advocacy on the behalf of issues that impact you is paramount to our continued success and growth.

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mixed-use communities such as Lakewood Ranch become a preferred development approach, raising the bar on quality of life for businesses and residents. Green space is set aside and wetlands are preserved. Schools and parks more seamlessly fit into the community fabric. We begin to listen to consumers who say, “Keep me

out of my car.” Higher densities are critical for transit-oriented development to be a meaningful alternative to automobiles.

With higher density, we can also introduce a housing product that is more affordable in today’s economy and more appealing to younger generations.

As far back as the 1950s, the county made infrastructure plans with a sense of vision. They creat-

grams and more than $90 million will be available to provide economic incentives to attract new business opportunities and promote job growth.

Additionally, HB 7027, Unemployment Compensation, was passed, and the legislation will ease the unemployment tax burden on Florida’s businesses.

The legislation will provide the same benefits to the unemployed, while providing Florida businesses $800 million in tax relief over the next three years.

The increase in the corporate income tax exemption will assist Florida’s job creators.

Changes made by several pieces of legislation focus on reducing regulatory requirements of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

These changes will allow our community to grow and show its resourcefulness, and it will encourage businesses to invest in our area and the state.

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Tax relief is not just about providing relief to families and seniors; it’s also about stimulating our economy and our local business. Many of you emailed me about legislation that pursued policies encouraging entrepreneurship and re-investment in our state. Our community advocated for keeping taxes low and our local business community advocated for the streamlining of government programs and the elimination of duplicative regulations. Your requests were heard and legislation was implemented that will aide our local business sector and our region.

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LADIES TEE OFF OUT EAST The Rolex Juniors compete at The Concession. 12A

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To golf or not to golf?

After having spent a weekend chasing Tiger Woods around The Players Championship last month, my husband casually mentioned the other day about wanting to take up golf.

Of course, this isn’t the first time he has mentioned the idea, but this time around it actually got me thinking.

Are the matching outfits really worth standing out in the blazing Florida sun for hours on end while I attempt JEN to make it BLANCO through nine holes?

I, for one, have never been golfing. I went to the driving range once, and let’s just say that turned into more of hysterical theatrics on the part of my best friend and me — much to the dismay of her future husband — as chunks of the range flew off in different directions.

But, as is typical in Florida, I now find myself spending a lot of time out on the golf course, and this past week proved to be no different as I covered the American Junior Golf Association Rolex Girls Junior Championship at The Concession Golf Club.

Seventy-two of the world’s elite junior golfers — girls half my age — teed off on what has been described as one of the most challenging courses in the country. Although, apparently, someone forgot to tell that to the defending champion who fired off a record-breaking 18-under par 270.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2012

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By Jen Blanco | Associate Editor

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Lakewood Ranch Little League pitcher Jacob Eyre and his older brother, Caleb, who pitched for Saint Stephen’s JV squad, are following in the footsteps of their father, Scott Eyre, who spent 18 years as a major league baseball relief pitcher.

All in the Family Right-handed pitchers Jacob and Caleb Eyre are following in the footsteps of their father, former major league baseball relief pitcher Scott Eyre.

LAKEWOOD RANCH — A golden silence casts its shadow across the motionless diamond.

There is no movement or laughter permeating through the dugout.

There’s nothing but pure silence.

But, within a matter of minutes, the sounds of a baseball bat smacking leather resonates through the outfield, breaking

the eerie silence.

Back in the infield, a red Philadelphia Phillies equipment bag, a pair of bats and a bucket of baseballs lie side by side in preparation for the day’s practice.

To some, it may seem like ordinary baseball equipment, signs of America’s favorite pastime or the realization of a childhood dream.

But, for East County resident Scott Eyre and his two sons, Ja-

cob, 11, and Caleb, 13, it’s a lifetime of memories.

It’s an 18-year professional baseball career, 18 World Series games, two generations of pitchers and countless Little League and high school games.

It’s parades and confetti; Halloween and missed opportunities and the relationship between a coach and his players.

But, most importantly, it de-

fines the relationship between a father and his two sons.

“I started playing because of him, then I thought it was really fun,” said Jacob, who played for Lakewood Ranch Little League’s Observer team this spring. “I grew as a player and have just been trying to get better and progress.

I got into pitching, though, be-

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Golfers tee off for breast cancer Tara Golf & Country Club PGA golf professional Missy Williams hosted her fifth annual Team For You Golf Tournament June 16.

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Steve Bernier, Sandy Frambes, Sherry Jude and Brian Frambes were four of 144 golfers who teed off in the fifth annual Team For You Golf Tournament June 16.

TARA — There’s rarely a day that goes by that Missy Williams isn’t impacted by cancer.

For the past 12 years, the Tara Golf & Country Club PGA golf professional has watched countless residents endure the struggles and heartache associated with cancer treatments.

But it wasn’t until her friend, Jen Swartout, was diagnosed with breast cancer at a young age, that Williams found a new passion in

life — devoting her time and effort toward raising money for cancer research.

A month before Swartout was scheduled to walk in her first Susan G. Komen 3-Day, she found out she had breast cancer.

Swartout went through surgery, chemotherapy and radiation before eventually learning she was cancer free.

Shortly after Swartout’s diagnosis, she and Williams’ friend, Judi

Kaffeian, formed Team For You. Williams has since taken over the role as team captain.

“Everyone has some sort of passion and you just go with it,” said Williams, who almost always wears pink to work. “I made that my passion. Luckily I have an outlet such as golf to support such a worthwhile organization.”

Saturday, June 16, Williams

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Devin McDermott Lakewood Ranch High graduate Devin McDermott was one of 24 student-athletes selected to join the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Academic All-State team.

McDermott, who maintained a 4.3 grade point average and earned a scholarship to run cross-country at the University of Florida next fall, was honored during a banquet Monday, June 11, in Gainesville. Here is an inside look at this week’s Athlete of the Week.

What does it mean to you to be a part of the FHSAA Academic All-State team?

Being a part of this team is definitely a huge honor. To be recognized as one of the top 12 female student-athletes in the state of Florida is something that I feel very thankful to have achieved.

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Rosedale will offer monthly activities and specials for different groups throughout the summer to encourage community members to take up the game.

ROSEDALE — Some of Steve Whidden’s fondest memories growing up involved spending time on the golf course with his father.

Those experiences propelled Whidden to pursue a career in the golf industry; and, now, the Rosedale Golf & Country Club PGA master professional and director of instruction is looking to promote the game of golf.

This summer, Whidden and the rest of Rosedale’s teaching professionals launched a “Welcome to Golf” campaign, with the goal of encouraging the community to either take up or return to the game of golf.

“Rosedale as a club, the golf professionals, our mission for the summer 2012 is to promote the game of golf,” Whidden said.

Rosedale divided the summer into three months — targeting a specific group each month.

The campaign began with “Welcome to Golf” month in May, which focused on getting individuals onto the course.

This month, Rosedale is promoting Women’s Golf Month. Throughout the month of June, the club is offering women-only activities, including $15 womenonly golf clinics from 9 to 10 a.m. every Tuesday and 6 to 7 p.m. every.

Rosedale also will offer a “Get GolfReady” series for $99 every Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. through July 5. Finally, the club will end Women’s Golf Month with a $35 women-only clinic and nine-hole scramble at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 28.

Rosedale will close out the summer with Family and Junior Golf Month throughout July, with the goal of getting families onto the golf course.

“Some of my fondest memories growing up are playing with my father,” Whidden said. “This is something (families) can actually do together.”

Also, during the month of July, the club will offer a free daughters clinic from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 12 and free family clinics from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, July

Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Academy Rosedale Golf & Country Club Master Professional and Director of Instruction Steve Whidden will host the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Academy for children ages 6 to 18 beginning Friday, June 22.

The academy will be held from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. (ages 6 to 11) and 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. (ages 12 to 18) every Friday through the end of August. The cost of the academy is $15 per session.

“It’s very relaxed and fun,” Whidden said. “We want them to come and get excited for junior golf.”

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Additionally, Rosedale will offer “Take Your Daughter to the Course Week” July 10 to July 13, during which any girl under 16 years of age, accompanied by a paying adult, can play for free after 10 a.m.

Rosedale also will be promoting Tee It Forward Tees throughout the month, a Professional Golf Association initiative designed to move tees forward with the goal of allowing golfers to play faster and have more fun on the course.

“It’s more fun because especially men think they can hit the ball farther than they really can,” Whidden said. “You move the tees forward, and now all of a sudden they’re making par and having more fun.”

For more information on Rosedale’s Welcome to Golf Campaign visit rosedalegcc.com or contact Steve Whidden at swhidden@pga.com.

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A native of California, Scott Eyre grew up on the diamond, spending countless hours hitting wiffle balls off an ottoman in his family’s living room. One of five children, Eyre grew up a Dodgers fan, spending every Saturday at home with his mom and brothers watching the baseball game of the week.

“I always said, ‘I’m going to play in the big leagues,’” Eyre said. “Before I could walk, I could hit a ball. I was a really good hitter as a kid, and, yet, I grew up to be a pitcher.”

The Texas Rangers drafted Eyre in the ninth round of the 1991 major league baseball draft. A decade later, Caleb and Jacob would begin professional careers of their own, as sons of a major league baseball player.

Over the next eight years, Caleb and Jacob traveled across the country, watching their dad pitch for the San Francisco Giants, the Chicago Cubs and, finally, the Phillies.

They watched their father and Uncle Willie, who still pitches, come on in relief and pitch back-to-back innings.

They attended 18 World Series games, watching their dad come out on the winning end in 2008. Although, sometimes winning comes at a cost.

Following the Phillies World Series championship, Caleb and Jacob piled onto their dad’s float and made their way through downtown Philadelphia shooting off confetti as quickly as they could scoop it up off the ground.

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COMMENT/PAGE 11A I didn’t get to see her tee off, but watching the other girls fire off shots and sink putts only reminded me of one of the main reasons why I have yet to pick up a golf club —the fear of having a line of golf carts form behind me as I struggle to tee off.

I’ve been known to barely make par

takes to play at the next level.

“Baseball teaches you humility,” Eyre said. “It’s a very humbling game. Even when you’re throwing the best, you have to realize that your best isn’t always going to win. And, sometimes when you falter, you come out on top.

“It’s all about having fun, believing in yourself and trusting your teammates,” Eyre said. “It’s a game of trust.”

During the course of their father’s professional career, Caleb and Jacob both decided to take up the sport. The two brothers tried other sports along the way, but baseball has been the one sport that’s continually stuck with them.

After retiring following the 2009 season, Eyre began coaching Saint Stephen’s varsity baseball team. He also helps out with the JV team for which Caleb pitched this spring as a seventh-grader.

“I’ve been to every game,” Eyre said. “I just go from one game to the next. I’m having as much fun doing what I’m doing now than anything in the big leagues.”

Similar to their father, Caleb and Jacob, who are both right-handed (unlike their father who is left-handed), both pitched for their respective teams this season.

With the help of their father, the two brothers are spending the summer in the gym and on the practice field working on their strength and mechanics. Caleb also is playing for Cal Ripken Baseball’s 13U AllStar team, which begins district tournament play this weekend.

And, eventually, if given the opportunity, Jacob has aspirations of following in his father’s footsteps all the way to the big leagues.

“I’m going to try and work my hardest, so I can get to where he was,” Jacob said.

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Following the tournament, players enjoyed a 50/50 drawing and a raffle for the chance to win a pink Bubba Watson driver, a golf shirt signed by 2011 U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy and rounds of golf, among other prizes.

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when I’ve played putt-putt in the past, but I think after a few practice rounds I could get the hang of it.

Of course, there’s still the blazing heat and the throngs of disgruntled golfers who are sure to be waiting in my wings; but perhaps one of these days, when my son is a little older, the Blanco family will make its first appearance out on the course.

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Simin Feng, of Orlando, lines up a putt on the opening hole of the third round.

Rolex championship tees off at The Concession Seventy-two of the world’s elite junior golfers teed off during the American Junior Golf Association Rolex Girls Junior Championship, June 11 to June 15, at The Concession Golf Club.

Rolex Junior Player of the Year Ariya Jutanugarn, of Bangkok, shot a record-

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Five-year-old Jayden Jennings peeked through his blindfold at Living Lord’s VBS.

Kendall West quickly learned the motions to each song durLeft: Connor Christienson told a story about how he saw a video of dogs popping balloons. ing Living Lord’s VBS. Charlotte Edmond, Laura Swartzendruber and Hallie Monserez enjoyed craft time together at Living Lord Lutheran’s Vacation Bible School

The yellow 12 group had a blast at this year’s Harvest Vacation Bible School.

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Five-year-old Reece Rizzo raced back to his teammates during game time at Harvest.

Four-year-old Molly Abraham and Braden River Middle School seventh-grade volunteer Tali Leckie are pictured at Harvest’s VBS.

Three-year-old Julia Griffin demonstrated how to fly like a plane during Harvest’s VBS.

Six-year-old Haylee Alland’s favorite part of Harvest’s VBS was the imagination station.

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Hundreds of children enjoyed a fun-filled “sky”-themed week of Vacation Bible School June 11 through 15, at Living Lord Lutheran and Harvest United Methodist churches. At Living Lord, participants enjoyed games, crafts, Bible study, music and more. At Harvest, children also participated in all-star games, science projects, Bible stories and other festivities.

Five-year-old Callie Higgins enjoyed spending time with her mom, Lisa, during Vacation Bible School at Harvest.

Caitlin Hermanson, 16, provided live music for the children at Living Lord.

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Three-year-old Rylie Panico, right, enjoyed the day with her mom, Jessica.

Second Ann Rose owner Barb Smith learned how to create balloon animals just for Kids Day.

Walking on sticks proved to be harder than 12-yearold Danny Yoder expected.

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San Marco Farmers Market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays and will continue throughout the summer.

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Lina Nier, 5, gets her face painted by Krisztina Ihaszy at San Marco Plaza’s weekly Farmers Market.

Left: Jeremy Keefer and Sammy and Noah Tabachnick enjoyed Pop Craft popsicles.

Right: Sisters Leah and Hannah Cole tried to walk in tandem.

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Families celebrate summer Families at Peace Presbyterian Church celebrated the start of summer with an intergenerational family feast and fun day, Sunday, June 3, after the service.

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Guests enjoyed blowing bubbles, face painting and other festivities.

Graduating senior high school students, Sunday school teachers and youth

heading to a summer camp in Montreat, N.C., also were celebrated during the morning’s worship service and the festivities that followed.

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Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance gathered June 6, at The Broken Egg restaurant for the group’s monthly networking social. Guests enjoyed a light dinner and desserts, as well as live music by Joel Fisher while networking.

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+ Coastal Animal Medical Center open for business Coastal Animal Medical Center in Lakewood Ranch is officially opened for business.

The new facility offers veterinary services such as wellness exams, vaccinations, heartworm and flea prevention, in-house lab work, digital radiographs and dental radiographs, surgery, radiosurgery, therapy laser and hospitalization.

Coastal AMC also offers Premier Pet Club Memberships to clients and pets. Members are entitled to unlimited free office visits and 10% off all goods and services, including boarding.

Coastal AMC is open seven days a week, excluding some holidays.

For more information or to make an appointment, contact Dr. Wally Dabasinskas or his wife, Rene, at 747-7107 or email rene@coastalamc.com.

+ Two new businesses open on Ranch Main Let’s Create Art and Pinchers Crab Shack both recently opened their doors on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

Instructors at Let’s Create Art began teaching classes June 11, offering professional instruction that is customized for all skill levels from beginner to advanced in both adult and young artist programs.

“Anyone can paint,” Brazilian-born artist Clark Prosperi said. “People think it’s difficult, but once you take the intimidation factor out of painting — make it fun and relaxing — then my students are always surprised at what they can achieve in a short time period. By establishing a fun, relaxing school that offers professional, high-

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Bradenton residents Scott and Kristina Rupp officially opened millerrupp, a public relations firm that provides public-relations services and consultation, content generation and proposal development for small and large businesses, nonprofits and religious organizations.

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Pinchers Crab Shack moved May 22 from its Clark Road, Sarasota location to Lakewood Ranch.

The family-owned 6,500-squarefoot restaurant features an indoor/outdoor bar with a large open patio area.

The company has been operating in Southwest Florida for 15 years and is known for serving fresh seafood in a casual and tropical atmosphere.

For more information on Pinchers Crab Shack, which is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, visit PinchersCrabShack.com, call 9221515 or email lakewoodranch@ pincherscrabshack.com.

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+ Lakewood Ranch adds new neighborhood Lakewood Ranch recently announced the addition of its newest neighborhood, Haddington, located in Country Club East.

The gated community will feature private roads, including its own transponder-controlled, residents-only gate, paved sidewalks, lush community landscaping and upgraded

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The neighborhood is comprised of 76 home sites, including 39 62-foot and 47 76-foot sites; 31 sites have extensive views of Lake Royal. Neighborhood amenities include three gazebos for gathering and relaxing and a kayak launch.

Homes will range from 2,000 to 4,000 square feet with home-site packages beginning in the high $400,000s.

“We are excited about our newest addition in Country Club East,” said Jimmy Stewart, vice president of sales for LWR Communities. “With our existing inventory of home sites in Country Club East being more than 90% sold, the introduction of Haddington is perfect timing for our Country Club product, given the recent market turnaround.”

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Country Club Village home sells for $652,500 The following residential real-estate transactions took place between June 4 and June 8.

A home in in Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. W. Gary and Carole Booher, of Bradenton, sold their home at 13806 Milan Terrace to Peter and Julia Dennis, of Glenview, Ill., for $652,500. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,394 square feet of living area.

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Craig and Terrie Borden, of Harwich, Mass., sold their home at 9621 53rd Terrace E. to Christian and Donna Courteau for $435,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,755 square feet of living area.

William and Carolyn Steves, of Bradenton, sold their home at 9751 51st Terrace E. to Nancy Ragland, of Bradenton, for $278,000. Built in 2005, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,858 square feet of living area.

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Anthony and Denise Ronan, of S. Dennis, Mass., sold their home at 6607 Hunter Combe Crossing to James and Barbara Long, of Bradenton, for $430,000. Built in 1992, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,479 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $350,000 in 2002.

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Steven Beck and Kimberly Orr, of Osprey, sold their home at 4512 Swordfish Drive to Curtis and Deborah Northup, of Nova Scotia, Canada, for $424,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two-anda-half baths, a pool and 2,364 square feet of living area.

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It previously sold for $360,000 in 2010.

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Valerie Hunt, of Fairfield, Calif., sold her home at 7215 Marston Court to Arnold and Leslie Kneitel, of University Park, for $415,000. Built in 1997, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,720 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $525,000 in 2004.

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Stirling Equity Group LLC sold the home at 14523 Whitemoss Terrace to David and Bridget Lutterbach, of Annadale, N.J., for $390,000. Built in 2011, it has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,709 square feet of living area.

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James and Lorraine Rourke, of Bradenton, sold their home at 7322 Edenmore St. to Peter and Diane Bach, of Bradenton, for $390,000. Built in 2010, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,056 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $336,400 in 2010.

Anita Dunlap sold her home at 7141 Whitemarsh Circle to Teresa Smarrelli, of Richmond, Ind., for $320,000. Built in 2003, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 2,070 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $359,000 in 2003.

Country Meadows

The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, sold the home at 705 Country Meadows Way to Gerard and Pamela Koontz, of Bradenton, for $389,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,267 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $957,500 in 2005.

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James and Donna Taylor sold their home at 13454 Purple Finch Circle to Kevin and Teresa Humanga, of Bradenton, for $355,000. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,569

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This Lakewood Ranch home, which has three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,394 square feet of living area, sold for $652,500.

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Keith and Sheri Schmeiske, of Stafford, Conn., sold their home at 12317 Aster Ave. to Robert and Zeina Ulibarri, of Bradenton, for $337,500. Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,875 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $249,000 in 2010.

John Kendall, of Bradenton, sold his home at 246 Petrel Trail to KTED1 LLC for $236,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,095 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $630,000 in 2005.

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Donald and Janice Doede, of Orlando Park, Ill., sold their home at 10255 Silverado Circle to Michael Bernardi and Kathryn Bernardi, of Ontario, Canada, for $287,900. Built in 1997, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,146 square feet of living area.

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Travis and Jacqueline Cowart, of Tampa, sold their home at 8750 Stone Harbour Loop to Mark and Jennifer Messner, of Bradenton, for $287,900. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,788 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $426,000 in 2005.

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Chris and Deana Iacobelli, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their Unit 202 condominium at 6560 Moorings Point Circle to Brian Shore, of Toronto, for $270,000. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,344 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $201,000 in 2011.

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