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SPORTS

Five local teams win District 15 championships.

+ Wing Night is a hit at Tara Guests of the Tara Golf and Country Club were treated to a cluckin’ good time June 30, as the club hosted its first Wing Night.

SCHOOLS

Residents enjoy tunes, food and festivities at Music on Main.

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OUR TOWN

Thursday, JULY 12, 2012

Primrose kids march in red, white and blue.

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new beginnings By Pam Eubanks | Managing Editor beauty and the feet

Manufacturer breaks ground on international headquarters IRISS, an infrared window manufacturer with facilities in the U.K., Australia and Bradenton, will be combining its U.K.-based manufacturing operation and its U.S. headquarters.

LAKEWOOD RANCH — If business attracts other business, as Manatee County economic officials believe, a company’s decision to relocate its global headquarters to the East County could

have far-reaching economic impacts.

IRISS, a United Kingdombased infrared window manufacturer, broke ground on its roughly 32,000-square-foot office

global headquarters Tuesday, July 10, in the Lakewood Ranch Business Park.

“This (represents) the fulfillment of (our dream),” IRISS owner Martin Robinson said. “We’d

By Pam Eubanks | Managing Editor

By Pam Eubanks | Managing Editor

Shrimp boil adds spice to summer

+ Publix donates to Meals on Wheels Through its 2011 holiday Food for All point-of-purchase fundraiser, local Publix stores collectively raised more than $30,000 to benefit Meals on Wheels Plus.

“We are so thankful for the continued generosity of our customers and the dedication of Publix associates to our annual Food For All campaign,” said Shannon Patten, with Publix Super Markets.

The Polo Grill and Bar will host its fifth annual Spyder Broussard Low Country East County Fish Fry & Shrimp Boil this weekend.

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“I’m just lucky to say I’ve competed in the Miss Florida Pageant,” East County resident Ellie Ohlman said. “There are so many amazing women who have held that title.”

Members of Daisy Troop 888 from Tara Elementary stepped up their role in Girl Scouts, as they made the leap from Daisies to Brownies during a special ceremony last month at the Peridia Golf and Country Club.

The girls originally planned to cross the bridge joining the golf course with the clubhouse in a symbolic bridging ceremony, but rain forced them inside. There, the girls kept their spirits high, using a small rug in place of the bridge to complete the ceremony.

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+ From Daisies to Brownies

like to spend our money where we make our money. We want to support local markets and the local economy. Too many times

East County queen hits the stage at Miss Florida Pageant Miss Florida Pageant contestant and East County resident Ellie Ohlman returned from St. Pete with a great experience and 43 new friends.

EAST COUNTY — Nineteenyear-old Ellie Ohlman may not have returned this weekend from St. Petersburg with the Miss Florida title, but the East County resident gained some-

thing far more valuable.

“I didn’t walk away with a crown, but I did walk away with 43 new friends,” Ohlman said of the other contestants. “I will cherish them forever. We’re go-

ing to keep in touch. It’s going to be great.”

Ohlman joined pageant contestants from all over Florida

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LAKEWOOD RANCH — Florida’s summer sun already is making things hot in the East County, but a local duo plans to make it even hotter — at least for your taste buds.

Louisiana native Spyder Broussard and Polo Bar and Grill owner Tommy Klauber for the fifth consecutive year will don their Louisiana-themed aprons, roll up their sleeves and add a bit of spice to East County’s dining and social offerings this weekend as they again host the Spyder Broussard Low Country-East County Fish Fry & Shrimp Boil.

The event will be held from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. July 14, at the Polo Grill and Bar, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch. As the sounds of the Gumbo Boogie Band float through the air, guests will enjoy fresh shrimp, gumbo, crawfish corn dogs, cornmealfried catfish, beignets du monde, muffalettas and other Cajun treats to be eaten at newspapercovered tables.

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Crossword.............24 Neighborhood.......17

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IRISS/PAGE 1 businesses take their money somewhere else. We need to bring manufacturing back and have pride in what we do here.”

Manatee County Economic Development Corporation President Sharon Hillstrom said IRISS’ decision to create a global headquarters in Manatee County bodes well for the area and will help the EDC attract more high-skill, highpaying jobs.

“It’s significant because it’s a corporate headquarters, and it’s a global corporate headquarters,” Hillstrom said. “Once you get one of those here, it’s easier to get others to (come). When you are looking for corporate headquarters, you like to be where other headquarters are. It’s a great selling point.”

IRISS, which has facilities in the U.K., Australia and Bradenton, will be combining its U.K.-based manufacturing operation and its U.S. headquarters at the site, 10306 Technology Terrace, Lakewood Ranch. Operations at its as-

OHLMAN/PAGE 1 July 1 to July 7, in the Miss Florida Pageant competition, a precursor to the Miss America pageant.

Contestants made their first public appearance the evening they arrived by attending a Tampa Bay Rays game. Then, they were off to rehearsals to learn a dance routine and stage placement for the final competition July 7.

“We were practically moved in for a week,” Ohlman said, chuckling. “Every dress I ever owned in my life, I brought with me.”

The girls spent the week practicing for the show and also com-

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sembly facility on Lena Road will be moved to the headquarters location once it opens. The United Kingdom manufacturing location has already been converted into a distribution center, said Karen Wells, IRISS’ vice president of global operations.

“Right now, we outsource some

of the components and do assembly here,” Wells said. “Now, we can start doing our own metal fabrication (and more) instead of outsourcing. It’s all part of the growth process.”

IRISS has seen growth of 69% year-over-year, prompting the decision to co-locate its manufac-

turing and global headquarters in Manatee County.

Wells said IRISS’ owners, Martin and Deborah Robinson, chose the Lakewood Ranch location for their global headquarters because it proved to be conducive for raising their family, and it also had great access to airports, highways and other infrastructure.

“We will be doing business with Fortune 500 companies,” Wells said. “We expect to hire at least 20 (people).

“We’re also going to have a state-of-the-art electrical safety training classroom,” she said. “We train clients that use electrical switchgear, such as beta center, food and beverage (and more).

We’ve got one of the most diverse portfolios.”

Wells noted the company has a strong commitment to hiring military veterans, as well as people with challenges, because the Robinsons have a child with Down syndrome.

IRISS’ new facility is being built

by The Starling Group, which will own the built-to-suit facility.

peting in personal interviews, answering on-stage questions, modeling formal wear and swimsuits and performing talents.

“I was hopefully lucky No. 25,” Olhman said. “Of course, Saturday was the final night. That was exciting. By that time, competition was, for the most part, completed.”

Top 10 finalists were announced Saturday, after contestants performed their opening dance routine, and they went on to compete again in each category. Ohlman, and the other competitors who did not advance, then worked quickly to assist the

contestants who did.

“They were all amazing women,” Ohlman said. “I was happy with the Top 10. I went into the Miss Florida pageant with an open mind. I’ve already had an amazing year as Miss Desoto Heritage Festival. (Competing in) this (pageant) was like icing on the cake.

“I was just taking in the experience,” she said. “To have won the job of Miss Florida would have been incredible, but it was an amazing experience that I’m walking away with.”

Ohlman loved being around the other contestants and has al-

ready been joking that she’ll help with the pageant next year as a hostess.

“I’m really good at applying fake eyelashes, so everybody kept coming to me to put their eyelashes on,” she added. “I had so much fun getting to know the girls.”

Now that the contest is over, Ohlman said she will continue working at the Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club and plans to return to the University of South Florida to study broadcast journalism.

Contact Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com.

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Karen Wells, Peter Anderson, Fred Starling, Deborah and Martin Robinson, Brian Kennelly and Manatee County Commissioner John Chappie shoveled dirt for the ground-breaking ceremony.

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Brian Kennelly, president of LWR Commercial Realty, a division of Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, said the business park in which IRISS is locating is comprised of two- to four-acre parcels intended for light manufacturing and distribution operations. Currently, the park is home to the C&H Baseball, Cardinal Contracting, the Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Kiddie Academy and Manatee Association of Realtors.

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Taking A Stand In preparation for the Miss Florida Pageant, Ellie Ohlman chose a platform of “Community Service: Start Young.” She visited East County elementary schools starting in December, working with children to show them community service is fun and can be as simple as sending letters to soldiers overseas or donating canned goods to the local food bank.

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THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2012

2012 PRIMARY ELECTION

elections

by Pam Eubanks and Rod Thomson | Observer staff

Primary election Q&A

12th Judicial District State Attorney race As the Aug. 16 primary election draws near, the East County Observer will publish profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent the East County area.

In this week’s issue, we profile candidates for Manatee County Sheriff, as well as for the 12th Judicial State Attorney’s post. Responses have been edited according to space, not content.

In the race for the 12th Judicial District’s State Attorney Office, Republicans Ed Brodsky and Peter Lombardo will compete in the primary for a chance to challenge Democrat John Torraco in November’s general election. Longtime incumbent Earl Moreland is retiring.

Brodsky, who has worked with the state attorney’s office for more than 20 years, began his career prosecuting misdemeanor and juvenile defenses, such as DUIs and domestic disputes. After several promotions, he was named Felony Division Chief, before becoming the chief assistant state attorney in Manatee County.

Today, he oversees day-to-day operations of attorneys and staffs at offices in Manatee, Sarasota and Desoto counties.

Lombardo, a former prosecutor who worked up the ranks to felony division chief with the 12th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office, worked for the attorney’s office from 1988 to 1996.

Lombardo has more than 18 years as a local prosecutor and five-and-a-half years as owner of the Law Office of Peter Lombardo.

Ed Brodsky

Age: 47 Family: I’ve been married to my wife, Kim,

for 18 years, and we have a 14-year-old son named Evan, and an 11-year-old daughter, Alexa.

Hometown: Bradenton Education: Associate’s degree in criminal justice from St. Petersburg Jr. College; bachelor’s degree in criminology from the University of South Florida; and a law deBrodsky gree from Nova University Law School.

Who is your favorite author: John Grisham

If you could meet anyone dead or live, who would it be? Abraham Lincoln Website: edbrodsky.net

What would be your top priorities if elected?

My top priorities as state attorney will be multiple. To strengthen our gang prosecution, I’ll continue to partner with the office of the statewide prosecutor’s office.

We currently utilize attorneys who work in conjunction with their agency, but we must increase the number of prosecutors who specialize in gang prosecution so that we prosecute gang members to the fullest extent of the law and to eradicate all gang violence and gang-related crimes working in partnership with statewide and in stand-alone fashion without them.

I also believe it’s important we specialize in white-collar crime and exploitation of the elderly cases. These are typically very complex investigations and prosecutions, and it’s important to have highly-skilled prosecutors tackling those cases.

I will also ensure that career criminal, habitual offenders and violent offenders are prosecuted to fullest extent of the law.

We must also be committed to being

responsive to the needs of law enforcement and the community to address all quality-of-life crimes that bring down our quality of life, such as battling the prescription pill epidemic and the scourge of metal theft recyclers.

In Sarasota, I believe Newtown must be a priority, as well, for the next administration. I was also a part of a delegation of 12 that traveled to High Point, N.C., to study a model that has been implemented there and has seen a 54% sustained reduction in violent crime over six years.

I joined members of the Sarasota Police Department, the Sarasota Sheriff’s Office and other city leaders in reviewing that model. I’ve spoken to Manatee Sheriff (Brad) Steube, Palmetto Police Chief Rick Wells and Bradenton Police Chief Mike Radzdilowski about possibly implementing this program here in Manatee County.

What changes need to be made in the State Attorney’s Office?

In implementing my goals on battling gangs, the office will need to continue to implement and expand the number of prosecutors devoted to prosecuting gang members.

We will also need to implement attorneys that are highly trained and skilled to go after white-collar crime and the exploitation of the elderly. In doing so, we’ll need to partner more closely with law enforcement during the investigative stages of prosecution to ensure better investigations and prosecutions.

We will also not condone any crimes of violence, and we must ensure that violent offenders are put away for the maximum amount of time possible. We must also seek maximum sentences for all career or habitual offenders.

We must also remain committed to going after those who sell, deal or traffic in prescription pills or controlled substances.

What cuts would you make if budgeting requires it?

Our prosecutors battling crime in the courtrooms and working side-by-side with our law-enforcement partners are our greatest asset. So, I believe it’s vital we do everything to protect our number of prosecutors, currently 72, and increase the number and not allow it to diminish.

To achieve that, support services and staff must be examined. We currently operate on 2007 funding levels, and I remain committed to providing maximum benefit to our community and being good stewards of your tax dollars.

What makes you a better candidate than your opponent?

I’m the only candidate endorsed by the law-enforcement community. I’m the only candidate who currently serves as a prosecutor because I’m passionate and committed to protecting and serving our community, and who has hands-on experience prosecuting serious crimes as a courtroom litigator, and who has the administrative experience running an office of 72 prosecutors, with a staff of 150 in four offices covering three counties.

I’m the only candidate board certified by the Florida Bar in criminal trial.

I’m also the only candidate in this race who has had administrative responsibilities first overseeing the Manatee County office, and now all four of our offices in our three counties.

My job currently entails the supervision of all of our office, along with budgetary, policy-making decisions and the hiring decisions of the office. One op-

ponent has never served as a prosecutor, while the other has not served in any capacity in six years.

I am also the only candidate endorsed by the three sheriffs of the three counties we serve, as well as the Fraternal Order of Police, as well as many of this community’s retired police chiefs.

I am also the only candidate with hands-on experience working on the implementation of criminal justice policies being implemented in our community by closely collaborating with our sheriffs, our chiefs of police and top officials in court administration. As such, I believe my qualifications and experience set me apart from my opponents.

Peter Lombardo

Age: 52 Family: Wife of 25 years, Maria; sons, Pe-

ter, 23, and Ryan, 19

Hometown: Norwalk, Conn. Currently

lives in Manatee County Education: Bachelor’s degree from State Leo College; law degree from St. Thomas University

If you could meet anyone dead or alive, who would it be? Ronald Reagan Website: peterlombardo-

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What would your top priorities be if elected?

Prosecuting gang members and other violent and habitual felony offenders to the full extent of the law.

Lombardo We also need to start prosecuting white-collar crimes and those who prey on the elderly.

We also need to get drug treatment to those in need. If someone is arrested for a battery with no injuries and is never convicted of any crime, they are forever barred from getting in our drug court.

However, if someone has been convicted of numerous felonies, such as burglary or grand theft, they are eligible to get into drug court in the future. That makes no sense and must change.

What changes need to be made in the State Attorney’s Office?

We need to have a local prosecutor handle all prosecutions of gang members under the RICO statute. Right now there are far too few gang members prosecuted under RICO. Assistant statewide prosecutors have tried five cases over the past five years, and two of those cases were reversed. We need an experienced prosecutor handling these cases, not prosecutors learning on the job.

Out of 20 circuits in Florida, our circuit (ranks) No. 18 in felony trial convictions. That is pathetic. However, in DUI trials, the conviction rate over the past two-and-a-half years is only 44%. These prosecutors need proper training in how to win trials.

What cuts would you make if budgeting requires it?

Stop paying secretaries $83,000 or more a year. This is more than most of the attorneys and has created a serious morale problem in that office.

We also need to have all supervisors handle case loads. Many supervisors now make well more than $100,000 a year, and they handle few, if any, cases. This will open the way for prosecutors specializing in white-collar, gang, elder abuse and drug-distribution cases.

What makes you a better candidate than your opponent?

Our current state attorney, Earl Moreland, was both a prosecutor and defense

attorney before becoming state attorney.

Having extensive experience on both sides of the criminal justice system has made me a better lawyer and will make me a better state attorney. I have done more than 200 jury trials, and I am the only candidate with experience in running a business, my law firm. I had a 100% trial conviction rate in murders and sex crimes.

I authorized Florida Statute 92.565, which closed a legal loophole which was allowing confessed sexual offenders to escape prosecution. The law passed unanimously in the Florida House and Senate and was signed into law by Gov. Jeb Bush. Because of this law, hundreds of confessed molesters have been successfully prosecuted and gone to prison instead of staying on our streets molesting countless other women and children.

Manatee County Sheriff In the race for sheriff, 46-year-old Bill Waldron, of Bradenton, is challenging incumbent Brad Steube, who has served as sheriff since 2007.

Waldron is a retired detective with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. He retired in 2010 to pursue other opportunities and to prepare for the 2012 campaign.

Waldron’s work in law enforcement and public service includes time in the U.S. Army Military Police and the Army National Guard Military Police, as well as time as a firefighter and EMT. He worked in the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office for more than 11 years as a patrol deputy and detective.

Steube’s career in law enforcement began in 1976 with the Longboat Key Police Department. He joined the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office in February 1978 and has commanded the special weapons and tactics team and narcotics and vice unit during his tenure, among other accomplishments.

W. Brad Steube

Age: 57 Family: Wife, Debbie; son and daughter-

in-law, Greg and Jen; son and daughterin-law, Grant and Julia; grandson, Ethan.

Hometown: Born in Cincinnati. Has lived in Manatee County since the age of 7.

Education: Graduate of Manatee High School.

Graduate of Manatee Community College with Steube an associate’s of science degree in criminal justice.

Graduate of the FBI National Academy, University of Virginia Relevant experience: See question No. 4.

Favorite author: James Patterson If you could meet anyone dead or alive, who would it be? Gen. Hugh Shelton Website: bradsteube.com

What would be your top priorities if elected?

A.) Crime. I will continue our aggressive enforcement of the statutes related to illegal drugs and gangs. We will continue to work with the state attorney’s office to identify the career criminals and, once arrested, focus on keeping them in jail.

It is also important to work with federal agencies, which allows us to take those criminals who reach established thresholds into the federal system and also leads to longer prison sentences. Last, we will continue to work with our citizens to

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+ Gold Coast Eagle aids sick dolphin Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, the Lakewood Ranch-based AnheuserBusch distributor, has donated $500 toward the care of a sick dolphin being treated at Mote Marine Laboratory.

The bottlenose dolphin, nicknamed Edna, became stranded June 6 on Longboat Key and was transported to Mote for treatment. She has remained in critical condition for weeks.

“She’s responding well to treatments for pneumonia and other medical issues, including parasites and gastritis,” Mote’s Hayley Rutger said.

Edna is estimated to be about 3 years old and weighs 170 pounds.

Courtesy photo She is under weight and is suffering Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, donated $500 toward the care of a from pneumonia, gastritis and other sick dolphin being treated at Mote medical conditions.

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The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the murder of Lakewood Ranch resident Ina Gross, and her friends continue to cherish her memory.

Friends of Gross gathered June 23 at Paw Park in Greenbrook in Lakewood Ranch, where they dedicated an oak tree in her honor and placed a granite plaque that reads, “This tree was planted in memory of Ina Gross, Our Dog Park Friend.

2012.” The tree was donated by Lakewood Ranch Town Hall staff.

“It was, for us, a way of remembering her,” said Gross’s friend, Cliff Kaplan, who has known Gross through the Paw Park since 2003.

“She belongs there with us. Pretty much the whole Paw Park (membership knew) her.”

Gross was a longtime member of the Lakewood Ranch Dog Park and

went there nearly every day with her dog, Nicky. She was found dead in her home Jan. 9.

Kaplan said Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 4 donated the oak tree, and friends raised funds for the granite memorial plaque. Leftover funds were donated to the Resurrection House in Sarasota, where Gross volunteered.

+ Boy Scouts seek their missing trailer Boy Scouts in Lakewood Ranch’s Troop 303 are recovering this week after learning their storage trailer had been stolen July 6 from the parking lot of Living Lord Lutheran Church, where it was stored.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office at 747-3011. Troop 303 can be contacted at troop303florida@ gmail.com.

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

JUNE 28

BAND-IT ON THE RUN

8:35 a.m. — 5810 Ranch Lake Blvd.

Theft from Building $300 to $5,000. An unknown male entered the store, took a car stereo and placed it in his clothing. He then attempted to exit the store through the lawn-and-garden section. The managers who were watching this unfold on camera chased the suspect. The suspect dropped the item outside after he left all points of sale.

Pipe DREAM

10 p.m. — 12900 block of State Road 70 E. Found Property. While searching the vehicle, the responding deputy found a pipe.

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JUNE 29

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11:30 p.m. — 5700 block of 29th Court E. Lost Property. The complainant reported she must have put her purse on top of her car and driven off because her purse was gone. The responding deputy listed the items inside the purse. The complainant stated she already has applied online for a new driver’s license but wanted a report to get her Social Security card replaced.

JUNE 30

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8:30 a.m. — 8200 block of Reynolds Falls Court. Burglary to an Unoccupied Dwelling.

Unknown subject(s) entered the unoccupied dwelling and rummaged through drawers and cabinets taking an unknown amount of property.

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A journey on the Rotarian way

I had been waiting for weeks 28 — Waldo, president; Stella for the day to come — July 5.

Olinger, vice president; Chris The day after our nation’s Perkins, president-elect; Toni birthday, I celebrated a birthday Milholland, treasurer; Judy of sorts, myself — induction Lash, secretary; John Freeman, into the Rotary Club of immediate past presiLakewood Ranch. dent; and Jared HerAs the club’s newly inmann, Cameron Kolesa, ducted president — Ladd Laurie Hagberg, Ronald Waldo — led me, my Beck, Nathan Carr and sponsor, Laurie Hagberg, Gina Jordon — will do and my fellow Rotarians an amazing job. through a brief inducI know, without tion ceremony at the question, this group is Lakewood Ranch Golf & dedicated to helping the Country Club, I looked community as much as PAM up and into the faces of EUBANKS possible. the members standing For those of you who before me. And that’s the do not know, the Rotary moment when my nervousness Club of Lakewood Ranch doles turned to pure excitement. out thousands of dollars to local As I pledged my commitcharities each year through a ment to the club, its members grant process and has donated also pledged their commitment more than $1 million to local to me. Working alongside this nonprofits since its inception in wonderful group of profession2001. It raises money through als, who have welcomed me a variety of fundraisers, but its with open arms, I will have a biggest is the Suncoast Food & chance to help impact our com- Wine Fest, held each November. munity in a positive way.

Last year’s festival raised more And I’m confident the club’s than $100,000. new 2012-2013 board of direcLakewood Ranch Rotarians tors, who were inducted June are already busy planning the

event, which features live music and cooking demonstrations, samples of more than 300 American and international wines and beers and food from more than 30 local restaurants.

I’ve covered the event numerous times, so it will be neat — and probably overwhelming — this year to help with it and to see how much work really goes on behind the scenes to make it a success.

But, as I have been learning, the Rotary Club’s mission and reach extend much farther than our community.

As Mr. Waldo informed me during our pre-induction ceremony, “Fireside Chat,” the Rotary organization has more than 1.2 million members serving in more than 32,690 clubs worldwide. The club’s efforts have resulted in the eradication of polio in virtually every country and improved the quality of life for individuals in developing countries by providing health care, clean water, food, education and meeting other basic needs, among other contributions.

MY VIEW

New hope for addictions In 2005, Angela (we’ll use Sept. 10. One of my friends was first names to protect privacy) killed in the World Trade Cenwas in a serious automobile ter.” That was the end. accident. She was sent to a She lost her friends, her good pain-management clinic where job, her nice lifestyle and her she was prescribed numerous home. Her family wouldn’t send pain killers —opiates — as well her money anymore. as muscle relaxers and “I felt like there was no sleeping medication. hope. I had given up,” “About six months said Lisa. “I really didn’t later it became unmanwant to understand ageable, and I couldn’t addiction. And I had to function in daily life,” hit bottom and become she told me. homeless in order to ask It started as a medifor help.” cal issue and became a “I hit rock-bottom problem of addiction. when I had an accidental MARY Over the past few years, overdose and my heart Angela went to several flat-lined,” remembered RUIZ detox centers and treatAngela. “I realized that ment facilities, but they my only options were didn’t work for her. It wasn’t jail, institutions or death.” until she came to Manatee She chose life.

Glens that she realized she was It’s important to note that an addict. neither Angela nor Lisa woke For Lisa, drinking was a social up one morning and said, “I thing when she was in her 20s, think I’ll be an addict or an then it became a daily occuralcoholic.” What we teach at rence in her 30s. When she Manatee Glens is that addicreached 40, it was out of her tion is a problem of the wiring control. The tragedy of the 9/11 of the brain. Like diabetes, it is attacks propelled her over the a chronic disease that has no edge. cure.

“I had been in New York City “It’s not my fault. I have to live for my birthday Sept. 9. I left with this the rest of my life, and

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that’s something I wouldn’t wish on anyone,” added Angela.

“I thought I was weak because I couldn’t just stop drinking,” explained Lisa. “Manatee Glens gave me the tools so that when I leave here I will be able to cope.”

At Manatee Glens, we believe the client and loved ones should be at the center of care. We treat the whole family. Often, family members inadvertently contribute to the people who have alcoholism.

We recommend groups such as Al-Anon to help the family be a part of the recovery process.

Manatee Glens provides inpatient and outpatient detox and treatment. Not everyone needs inpatient services. It’s a matter of talking with a counselor to find what works for the client.

Because of the services of Manatee Glens, wonderful people like Angela and Lisa have the opportunity to become productive members of our community who are involved and engaged. They have hope where before there was only darkness.

As Lisa stated, “Manatee Glens saved my life.”

Additionally, ShelterBox International, a disaster relief charity that delivers emergency shelter and supplies to individuals affected by disasters such as floods and earthquakes, began as a Rotary Club International project and continues to be supported by the organization. The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch even founded its U.S.-based affiliate, ShelterBox USA, which is headquartered in the Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park.

In fact, Immediate Past President John Freeman left July 9 for Peru with ShelterBox, and I can’t wait to hear his stories upon his return.

As I plunge into involvement with Rotary, I am excited to have a place not only to build friendships and business relationships but, more importantly, to get more involved in helping the community, as I have longed to do for years.

It truly is an honor to be affiliated with an organization, and I am so grateful my fellow Rotarians have given me this opportunity.

FAST FACTS 1.The prescription pain-pill epidemic has fueled a 78% increase in indigent detox admissions at Manatee Glens in the last three years 2.The economic downturn resulted in the loss of health insurance for many Manatee County families resulting in increased indigent Adult Baker Act admissions of 13.7% and child indigent days of 26.5% in the last three years at Manatee Glens 3. Manatee Glens stepped up to the need by: A. Accepting 2,300 cases a year from law enforcement as a diversion to jail; B. Accepting more than 400 transfers from hospital emergency rooms to help reduce hospital indigent care; C. Assisting in reducing the jail census from more than 1,300 a day to less than 1,100 a day; D. Assisting in holding down the census at the Juvenile Detention Center.

Mary Ruiz is the president and CEO of Manatee Glens, a nonprofit organization specializing in mental health and addictions.

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budget is associated with personnel expenses, 12.7% is for operating expenses and the remaining 1.8% is for capitol expenses.

In 2009 my budget was $97 million. Since 2009 I have continued to cut the budget, proposing $92,085,451 this year. It is the County Commission’s responsibility to provide adequate funding to the sheriff’s office.

foster the relationships needed to work toward a safer community.

B.) Retention of personnel/compensation. Since January 2011, we have had 40 resignations and 15 retirements. Of those 40 resignations, four went to the Tampa Police Department and two went to the Sarasota Sheriff’s Office for more money. I have provided the (Manatee) County Commission with information for the last five years that outlines our salaries as compared to 14 other law-enforcement agencies in this area.

Our entry-level pay now ranks last. I have deputies who started four years ago making the same money as those who start today.

C.) Staffing. According to our recent staffing study, we are 50 deputies short in the patrol division. We respond to more than 850 calls for service a day, which virtually leaves no time for preventative patrol, because the deputies go from call to call. That same staffing study shows that we are 75 deputies short in the jail. The facility was built in 1995, and the Department of Corrections recommended that there be 219 certified corrections deputies for staffing. Today, we have 218 deputies. Obviously, the daily inmate population has increased since 1995.

Are sheriff’s resources allocated correctly or would you realign them? If so, where?

Our resources are allocated correctly. We are a full-service law-enforcement agency that provides services in the unincorporated area of Manatee County to 256,061 citizens within 720 square miles. The sheriff’s office has the enforcement bureau, investigative bureau, corrections bureau and the administrative bureau. We have 479 certified law-enforcement deputies, 218 certified corrections deputies and 376 civilian employees.

We are responsible for the care and custody of more than 1,000 inmates per day, for the security of the courtrooms and the judicial center and the waterways that border our county. In addition, we provide transportation of those arrested in the county to the jail. We also operate a juvenile booking facility, which processes the youths who are arrested in Manatee and Desoto counties.

The police departments located within Manatee County request our assistance in a variety of ways, from utilizing additional manpower, our aviation unit, our K-9 unit, our mounted unit, our marine unit and our special teams, just to name a few.

Should deputies be getting paid more, and, if so, should the sheriff’s funding be increased for that or should the department find other ways to handle raises?

Yes, our deputies should be paid more.

Our deputies deserve a competitive salary.

On May 31, I presented my budget to the (Manatee) County Commission. I presented a budget that is $345,993 less than my current operating budget, totaling $92,085,451.

At the conclusion of that presentation, I gave the information on our salaries as it compares with 14 surrounding agencies.

This information, related to starting pay and compression issues, is the same that I have presented the last four years. To bring our salaries to a competitive range in 2009 it would have taken $3.6 million, last year $4.8 million and this year $5.5 million.

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Hometown: South Bend, Ind. Education: High school graduate of Penn High School, in Mishawaka, Ind. I have some college and have attended three police academies in Alabama, Georgia and Florida. I attended and graduated from the Florida State Fire College in 1988 and have more than 24 hours of continuous law-enforcement training and certifications.

Relevant experience: TwenWaldron ty years in law enforcement with 11 years, four months with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office as a patrol deputy to include nine-and-a-half years as homicide and violent crimes detective. Six-and-a-half years with hostage negotiations team and team leader and emergency services disaster responder. Veteran of the U.S. Army and Army National Guard.

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Should deputies be getting paid more and, if so, should the sheriff’s funding be increased for that or should the department find other ways to handle raises?

Deputies below the rank of sergeant should have a structured pay scale that would give pay increases through a step plan every two years. Before a funding increase is considered, I would look at ways to cut certain expenditures to fund a pay increase.

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I have worked in law enforcement since 1976. I have been at the Sheriff’s Office since February 1978 and have held the rank of sergeant, lieutenant, captain, major and colonel. I was appointed sheriff in April 2007 and have served in that capacity for five years. I have an (associate’s of science) degree in criminal justice; more than 2,200 hours of specialized education in studies related to the law-enforcement field, and I am a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Inves-

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The club will continue its Sizzling Summer Series featuring political races with the Manatee County School Board Candidates for Districts 2 and 4. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for guests. For more information, visit www.manateetigerbay. org, call 746-1151 or email manateetigerbay@aol.com.

Walk for Life Kick-off — This kickoff party for the 10th annual Manatee Glens Walk For Life will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Bright House Networks, 5413 State Road 64 E. The free event will feature author and motivational speaker Bob Delaney and his wife, Billie. The Manatee Glens Walk for Life raises awareness and funds for depression and suicide prevention. For more information and to register a team, visit www.

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America’s favorite pastime is in full swing, and the bats are definitely alive and well for this year’s East County All-Star teams.

This past week, I went out to Buffalo Creek Park on three separate occasions to catch the players in action. And every night I was amazed at the sheer number of runs the Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Little League teams have posted in just a few short weeks.

Their bats are simply hot. They’re on fire. And they don’t appear to JEN be cooling BLANCO off anytime soon.

After inclement weather shortened their annual Manatee County Cup, the players swung right into their All-Star seasons, and they haven’t looked back since.

The Lakewood Ranch Little League 9-10 All-Stars scored 82 runs in eight games — 22 of which came in a single game — en route to finishing second in the District 26 All-Star tournament to Buffalo Creek Blue, which outscored its opponents 135-13.

Yes, you read that correctly.

Buffalo Creek Blue scored 10 or more runs a game in all but two games — enough to make me do a double-take and get out a calculator to make sure the scorecard was correct.

And those were the youngest players out on the field. Of course, I’m sure a majority of those runs could be attributed to errors and lack of experience on the mound, but to put up 20 and 30 runs in four innings is nothing short of impressive .

The Lakewood Ranch and Braden River 10-11 All-Stars both saw their share of success,

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The Manatee Cal Ripken 11U All-Star team celebrates after coming back from nine runs down to win the District 15 Cal Ripken Baseball Tournament.

District Champs The Manatee Cal Ripken 8U, 9U and 11U All-Star teams, the Manatee Babe Ruth 15U AllStar team and the Sarasota Cal Ripken 8U All-Star team all won District 15 championships two weeks ago for a chance to advance to the Southeast Regional Tournament.

HERITAGE HARBOUR — Twelve-year-old pitcher Ian McLean burst off the pitcher’s mound and ran straight into the arms of the first baseman.

It’s not the typical reaction one usually sees from the closing pitcher after the final out has been made, but Ian couldn’t help but let his excitement get the best of him after helping his team rally

back from a nine-run deficit to capture the District 15 Cal Ripken Baseball Tournament June 30.

“I was really excited that we came back and were able to win the game,” Ian said. “I was so excited that instead of running to the catcher, as pitchers are supposed to do after you close the game, I ran to the first baseman.”

The Manatee Cal Ripken 11U

The Manatee Babe Ruth 15U All-Star team will travel to Ocala to compete in the state championship July 12 to July 15 after winning the District 15 championship.

All-Star team was one of five Manatee and Sarasota Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth All-Star teams to capture the District 15 tournament championship, but it did so in the most dramatic fashion.

Trailing 10-1, the Manatee 11U All-Stars rallied back to tie the game at 11-11 in the fifth inning off Hunter Bogumils’ two-run double. Hunter came around to

The Sarasota Cal Ripken 8U All-Star team defeated Okeeheelee 8-0 to win the state championship.

score the go-ahead run on Colin Goda’s sacrifice fly, as the Manatee 11U All-Stars defeated previously unbeaten Naples 12-11.

“I think we were so successful because even though we were trailing 10-1, we were still believing in each other and working as a team,” Ian said.

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The Manatee Cal Ripken 9U All-Star Team captured the District 15 Cal Ripken Baseball Tournament Championship.

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Out-of-Door football coach takes on new role Brett Timmons was named the Thunder’s new athletic director July 1.

Timmons will still remain on the sidelines as the school’s head coach.

LAKEWOOD RANCH — Brett Timmons is living out his childhood dream — albeit on a somewhat smaller scale.

Growing up, The Out-of-Door Academy football coach dreamed

of coaching in the NFL and eventually becoming a general manager one day. Timmons may not have landed in the NFL just yet, but the Thunder coach will have dual leadership responsibilities

this year after being named ODA’s new athletic director July 1.

“Growing up, I wanted to be a coach in the NFL and eventually become a general manager for an NFL team, so, in a way, I guess on

a smaller scale I’m kind of doing that deal,” Timmons said. “It was kind of one of those deals where it wasn’t expected, but I said, ‘OK, let’s rock and roll and see what happens.’ I think it shows the amount of trust and belief the school and the community has in myself to name me to this position.

“The coolest thing about it is the fact that it’s not just me, but a collection of us; and we’re now in charge to change the attitude and culture of our athletic program,” Timmons said. “I think it’s important for young athletes and even younger (children) to see

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ABBY HITE Five-year-old Abby Hite, who swims for the Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners, won the Tri if you Dare Kids Triathlon July 1, in Seminole. It was the Braden River Elementary School kindergartner’s first triathlon. Here is an inside look at this week’s Athlete of the Week.

How did you feel after you won your first triathlon?

I was happy because I won the bike, and I tried my hardest.

What’s your favorite part of the triathlon?

Bike riding. I practice all of the time and it’s very fun. I was passing everybody.

What was the toughest part about doing a triathlon?

The run. It hurt my lungs.

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My grandma asked me if I wanted to try it. I did, and now I’m going to do another triathlon.

Do you have a favorite subject in school?

Playing on the playground.

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Champion buckeye trains with Mustang grapplers The Lakewood Ranch High wrestling team hosted its fourth annual wrestling camp with Ohio State University wrestling coach Tom Ryan.

LAKEWOOD RANCH — Logan Stieber’s success isn’t dependent upon his teammates.

And the Ohio State University redshirt sophomore and NCAA 133-pound champion wouldn’t want it any other way. Stieber began wrestling when he was 4 years old. And over the past 17 years, he has focused on learning as much he can to not only become a better wrestler but a better person, as well.

“I like that it’s one-on-one,” said Stieber, who finished second at last month’s U.S. Olympic Trials. “You don’t have to depend on your teammates. How good you become depends on how hard and smart you train.”

This past week, Stieber shared his knowledge with the Lakewood Ranch High wrestling team during the Mustangs fourth annual wrestling camp with Ohio State University coach Tom Ryan

July 5 to July 7.

“It’s been good,” Stieber said.

“I love coaching and helping kids out. These kids have been working hard and having fun. These guys want to learn. If they can learn a little bit and pick up a couple of (coach Ryan’s) messages, then it’ll help them become better people, wrestlers and students.”

During the camp, Ryan, Stieber and former Mustang Kyle RileyHawkins, who missed most of his first season at Ohio State because of hip surgery, worked with nearly 60 wrestlers, ranging in age from elementary school to high school and representing 13 high schools from across the state.

“I think it’s incredible to have a Division I head wrestling coach come down, especially from a school like Ohio State,” said Lakewood assistant coach Nels Matson, who moved over to Lakewood after spending last season

as an assistant at Braden River.

“Logan finished second at the Olympic Trials, so it gives the kids (a chance) to see someone at that level. The hardest part is visualizing it, and this makes it easier for them to see that they can get there.”

The three-day camp allowed the Mustangs to not only work alongside some of their competitors but also to learn from one of the nation’s best wrestling coaches. Wrestlers worked on improving their technique, drills, escape maneuvers, proper footwork and other wrestling fundamentals.

“If you always want to be the best, you have to keep learning from the best,” said Lakewood senior Blake Riley-Hawkins, who was participating in his third Ohio State wrestling camp. “You always have to keep drilling the same moves before you get good at it and can use it in a match.”

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A native of Manatee County, Timmons attended Southeast High School for which he was a member of the Seminoles 1993 and 1994 state championship teams. Timmons went on to play for Tulane University, where he was a three-year starter on the football team, a member of the Green Wave’s undefeated season in 1998 and an all-conference linebacker. In 1998, he also was named to the Butkus Award watch list, which recognizes the top linebackers in the country. Timmons graduated in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in communications.

Over the past six years, Timmons has led the Thunder to a 39-21 record. Prior to coming to ODA, Timmons was the defensive coordinator for Palmetto High, a graduate assistant coach at the University of Cincinnati and Clemson University and completed a summer internship with the Indianapolis Colts in 2004.

“Brett Timmons is an exceptional leader,

COMMENT/PAGE 11 as well, posting a combined 174 runs on their way to district champion and runnerup finishes, respectively.

Meanwhile, the 11-12 and Junior AllStars seasons have only been under way for the past week; and, yet, Lakewood Ranch’s

coach and motivator, and I know that he will continue to grow and develop our athletic program in the years to come,” said David Mahler, head of school.

“Brett Timmons is a great teacher,” Mahler said. “His teams always play hard to the final play, and they win with humility and lose with grace. Brett is the right leader to continue to grow and strengthen our athletic program to take it to the next level.”

Timmons replaces former Athletic Director Noel Beaulieu, who resigned from his position two weeks ago.

“Noel has worked tirelessly to strengthen our athletic program, and the results of his labor are obvious,” Mahler said. “Thanks to his hard work and dedication, student participation in our athletic program is at an all-time high.”

Upon accepting his new role, Timmons texted Southeast coach Paul Maechtle for advice.

“The biggest thing he told me is time management,” Timmons said. “You have to learn to balance the workload between coaching football and running a whole athletic department. I’m a planner. I like structure. This gives me a good month-and-ahalf to navigate the water and see how to manage it effectively.”

11-12 All-Star team has already posted double figures in three of four games, including a 21-2 win in its tournament-opener.

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BASEBALL/PAGE 11 Jared Dole led the way offensively with 10 hits and two home runs. Rob Arakel followed with nine hits, and Tyler Reed added eight hits. Ian and Hunter both had impressive outings on the mound.

“The team was successful because they played the best as a team — meaning they played together,” Manatee 11U coach Scott Kolbe said. “Everyone was doing his part and counting on each other. They had to believe their teammate would support them and do their job. It was a total team effort.”

“Even the kids who did not play had a huge role in our success,” Kolbe said. “They kept our morale high and our spirits up when we would get behind.”

With the win, the team advanced to the Cal Ripken state tournament in Ocala July 5 to July 8, in which they finished as the state runner-up behind Oviedo.

MANATEE CAL RIPKEN 8U All-Stars

Eight-year-old first baseman Huston Wynne threw up his hat and started slapping high-fives, as he and the rest of his Manatee Cal Ripken 8U teammates celebrated their berth in the Cal Ripken Baseball Southeast Regional Tournament, which begins Thursday, July 12, in Andalusia, Ala.

The team earned a spot in the Southeast Regional Tournament after capturing the District 15 Cal Ripken Baseball Tournament Championship last month. The Manatee 8U All-Stars were one of 20 teams competing in the double elimination Cal Ripken State Championship in Palm Beach Gardens with the top-four teams advancing to the Southeast Regional Tournament.

Manatee lost its second game before battling back, winning its next four games and capturing the 2012 Rookie State Tournament “A” White Bracket.

“I felt very blessed to be with this group,” Manatee 8U coach John Goda said.

Manatee now will move on to face some of the top teams from Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Alabama and the Bahamas.

SARASOTA CAL RIPKEN 8U ALL-STARS

The Sarasota Cal Ripken 8U All-Star team made history when it became the first Sarasota Cal Ripken baseball team to win a state championship for its age group.

The team first competed in the Rookie Qualifier, in Ocala, where it went undefeated, outscoring its opponents 45-1. As the district tournament champions, the Sarasota 8U All-Stars earned a spot in the state tournament in Palm Beach Gardens. The team defeated Palm Beach Gardens

and Oviedo to win the 2012 Rookie State Tournament “A” Red Bracket and advance to the championship game, in which it defeated Okeeheelee 8-0.

Through eight games, the Sarasota 8U All-Stars have posted four shutouts. The team will now travel to Andalusia, Ala., to compete in the Southeast Regional Tournament, which begins July 12.

MANATEE CAL RIPKEN 9U ALL-STARS

Nine-year-old catcher Trent Hedgepeth and the rest of his Mantee Cal Ripken 9U All-Star teammates know that at any given moment they may be asked to shuffle positions on the field.

That versatility and willingness to do whatever it takes helped the Manatee 9U All-Stars capture the District 15 Cal Ripken Baseball Tournament Championship.

“I was really, really excited that our team had come so far to win this tournament,” Trent said. “We came a long way and worked hard to reach our goal to be the best team we could be.”

The team defeated Sarasota 6-1 and 12-7 in the best of three series to advance to the state tournament.

“The kids have worked really hard on their preparation for this tournament,” Manatee 9U coach Brian Hedgepeth said. “Our pitchers, in particular, went beyond their comfort zone. Both of our starters threw a complete game — their first complete game. I’m not sure they knew they could go that far, but the team had faith in them and they got the job done.

As the District 15 champions, the Manatee 9U All-Stars competed in the state tournament July 5 to July 8 in Palm Beach Gardens. The team fell to Fishhawk and defeated South Daytona before eventually falling to Longwood in the double-elimination tournament.

MANATEE BABE RUTH 15U All-STARS

After a week of inclement weather delays, the Manatee Babe Ruth 15U All-Stars remained undefeated, capturing the District 15 championship two weeks ago.

The team defeated Englewood 15-4 to open the tournament. Luke Darnell earned the win for Manatee, allowing one run on two hits through four innings of work. Davis Roddenberry went 4-for-4 with three doubles; Darnell went 3-for-3 with four RBIs; and Zack Duncan went 2-for-4 with three RBIs. The team followed up its win with a 5-4 victory over Sarasota in 10 innings. Jeremy Luna notched a double, and David Hinkel hit a two-out single in the bottom of the 10th inning to propel the Manatee 15U All-Stars to victory in a game that had been suspended for a week as a result of Tropical Storm Debby.

Manatee closed out the tournament with a 13-2 victory over Englewood to capture its second consecutive district championship.

Tyler Henning earned the win on the mound, allowing two runs on three hits. Duncan hit a two-run home run in the second inning, and Kyle Buser followed up with a home run of his own. Brandon Lam went 3-for-3 as the team notched 13 hits in the game.

With the win, the team will travel to Ocala for the Babe Ruth 15U state championship July 12 to July 15.

“We have a very close-knit group of kids and great parents,” Manatee 15U coach Robb Darnell said. “We have exceptional player leadership, and this team is a lot of fun to manage.”

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FRIDAY FUN

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Luka Perisic enjoyed the night with his dad, Pete.

Makayla Bates and Megan Chaplin, of Sarasota Baptist, did a craft with children.

Daisy Guel, Abby Holden, Sydney Allan and Wendy Holden enjoyed the night out.

Right: Balloon artist Trebor Britt poked 3-year-old Dylan Durrance with his new sword.

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whirlwind of fun East County residents gathered July 6, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street, for the plaza’s monthly Music on Main concert.

Guests enjoyed live entertainment by Big T and The Tornadoes, as well as food and drink, games and other festivities. Proceeds from the event benefited the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.

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East County residents Debbie Sporer and Shiela Ford love Music on Main concerts.

Jason, Abigail, Phoebe and Victoria Cobb are regulars at Music on Main.

Lily Schlosberg, 4, tested her aim.

Dakota Holler, 6, got a butterfly tattoo.

Left: Bridgette Bach, Denver Romano and Caroline Cestaro made sure to get snow cones.

Ann Mack and Marty Rammer live in The Meadows.

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Attendees enjoyed a rock-climbing wall and barbecue, among other activities, before hearing from speakers and also watching emergency workers respond to a mock vehicle crash.

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Nili Lozano and Jennifer Lederman felt anxious watching the crash simulation, even though they knew it was staged.

Chris Martini shared the story about how his decision to drink alcohol and drive led to his paralysis.

Emergency workers transported one of the victims to an ambulance.

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Primrose celebrates the Fourth of July Nearly 100 children showed their patriotic pride during Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch

Town Center’s Red, White and Blue Parade July 3.

The children paraded around the playground

waving flags and singing songs, before heading inside for an afternoon snack.

Three-year-olds Cameron Quartermaine and Parker Lui helped lead their class in celebration.

Four-year-old Jordyn Kruse proudly waved her patriotic flag.

Four-year-old Ryan DiLascia couldn’t wait to walk in the parade.

Justin Mitchell and Adam Cohen led the parade along with the rest of the school’s summer camp participants.

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Michael and Joan Mahon sold their home at 13405 Montclair Place to Mats and Barbara Wahlstrom, of Lakewood Ranch, for $750,000. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,908 square feet of living area.

Michael and Laura Kennedy, of Hamilton, Ind., sold their home at 14515 Leopard Creek Place to Charles and Robin Hansen, of Lakewood Ranch, for $621,000.

Built in 2008, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,007 square feet of living area.

Frederick and Martha Kozlowski, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 7741 U.S. Open Loop to Thomas and Susan Wiegele, of Cincinnati, for $332,000. Built in 2001, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,082 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $283,900 in 2001.

Edward and Jean Rossi, of Kalamazoo, Mich., sold their home at 7711 British Open Way to Richard and Margaret Barrett, of Louisville, Ky., for $325,000. Built in 1999, it has four bedrooms, two-anda-half baths and 2,468 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $374,000 in 2004.

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Alvin and Joan Halpern, of Sarasota, sold their home at 6829 Country Lakes Circle to Paul and Roberta Ingrassia, of Rockford, Ill., for $310,000. Built in 1993, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,355 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $230,000 in 1996.

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John and Margaret Dieter, of Naperville, Ill., sold their home at 9808 Royal Lytham Ave. to John and Stephanie Hallam, of Bradenton, for $306,000. Built in 2002, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,121 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $300,000 in 2008.

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Gregory and Laura Roberts sold their home at 9073 Willowbrook Circle to Marcin Zygmunt, of Bradenton, for $298,000.

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Peter and Christine Brown, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 8133 Regents Court to Stanley Imhulse, of University Park, for $600,000. Built in 1992, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,382 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $597,000 in 1997.

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2,212 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $450,000 in 2006.

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G. Scott and Maryann Roberts sold their home at 12005 Summer Meadow Drive to Judith McKenzie, trustee, of Windham, N.H., for $282,500. Built in 1999, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,201 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $280,000 in 2003.

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VE Real Estate Holdings LLC sold the home at 315 167th Blvd. N.E. to Michael and Julia Matras, of Bradenton, for $295,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,671 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $440,000 in 2009.

GreyHawk Landing

Steven and Carolyn Craig, trustees, sold the home at 1426 Brambling Court to Christopher and Allison Sherwin, of Sarasota, for $290,000.

Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms,

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Paul and Tara Carrington, trustee, of Bradenton, sold the home at 10810 Winged Foot Terrace to Ruben and Lori Moreno, of Bradenton, for $288,000. Built in 1992, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and

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Lighthouse Pointe LLC sold the Unit D-206 condominium at 7702 Lake Vista Court to Jill Sawin, of Lakewood Ranch, for $245,000. Built in 2007, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,763 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $839,400 in 2008.

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Tyler Stevens and Noelle Lemieux sold their home at 4429 67th St. E. to Todd and Kari Pierce, of Bradenton, for $240,000. Built in 2007, it has five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,419 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $352,700 in 2007.

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Michael and Michelle Acklin, of Bradenton, sold their home at 12534 Cara Cara Loop to Christopher and Carolyn Barton, of Bradenton, for $262,500.

Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,244 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $491,500 in 2005.

USDV Fund REO LLC sold the home at 12027 Aster Ave. to Daniel Center and Angela Kaliher, of Bradenton, for $235,000. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,386 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $402,000 in 2006.

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feet of living area. It previously sold for $618,400 in 2006.

Stephen and Jennifer Jerome sold their home at 129 New Briton Court to John Phillips III, of Bradenton, for $269,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 2,738 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $308,900 in 2004.

www.catdepot.org

2542 17th St., Sarasota, FL 34234 Hours: M-F 11am-7pm S-S 11am-5pm

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This Country Club Village home, which has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,908 square feet of living area, sold for $750,000.

Retail Store Open Daily 941.366.2404

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Cats & Kittens Available for Adoption

We are committed, but we can’t do it alone...

Mill Creek

Gregory and Elizabeth Buchanan, of Sussex, Wis., sold their home at 2302 141st St. E. to Gregory Hansen and Marsha Roberts, trustees, of Mill Valley, Calif., for $265,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,440 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $262,500 in 2008.

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TemperatureS

Temps.

High Sun., July 1 88 Mon., July 2 89 Tues., July 3 89 Wed., July 4 90 Thurs., July 5 89 Fri., July 6 89 Sat., July 7 93 Average Gulf water temperature: 86

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Low 74 77 76 77 74 75 75

MOON PHASES

Sunrise/sunset

Sunrise Sunset Thurs., July 12 6:43 8:29 Fri., July 13 6:44 8:27 Sat., July 14 6:44 8:27 6:45 8:27 Sun., July 15 Mon., July 16 6:45 8:27 Tues., July 17 6:46 8:27 Wed., July 18 6:46 8:27

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Richard Bingham took this sunrise photo from his condominium at Waterlefe in Bradenton.

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Thursday, July 12, 2012

Items Under $200 For Sale BEDROOM CHAISE lounge: tan microfiber, 30”Wx62”L. Excellent cond. $100. 941-567-6479.

DINNING ROOM set center and end table & 45.00. 941-747-4059.

PHOTO SCANNER: Epson Model 3170, $40.00.

HP deskjet Model/960c Printer, $40.00. All excellent condition. 941-907-6652.

TWIN BED: wicker headboard with shell design, Sealy mattress with box spring and frame. Pristine condition. $250. 941-358-0137.

MOVING SALE - July 13, 14; 16, 17, 10 - 3pm.

Furniture & household items. 6339 Rookery Circle (Tara Preserve).

Lost & Found LOST, MALE SHIH-TZU PUPPY, neutered, 15 months. White with black/grey face and ears.

Turquoise collar with dolphins. Last seen on 7/4/12 evening in Greenbrook Crossings and Chase. Known as "Mr. Ferguson". Call with any information or sightings. Ann 941-807-2470 Reward.

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

Pools/Spas HOT TUBS & Swim Spas - Local manufacturer selling direct to public at wholesale pricing.

Save $$. 941-462-0633.

Personal Services

LUXOR MHP

ERRAND SERVICE. Let me help: airport shuttle service only $65 TPA, prescriptions, doctor visits.

Call Judy, 941-896-6844, 941-524-5100.

Homes For Sale SARASOTA PROPERTY DEALS Residential Investment Property With High Rental Returns

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales 4 DINING sets, king bedroom set, Kettler rower, Hoist H-210 multi-gym, Danskin Incline Bench, 2 ladders: 10/ft. aluminum and 4 in 1 aluminum. Call 240-372-2489.

Child Care Services NANNY HAS great references, years of experience. North Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch. Please call Angela, 941-360-1358 or 941-296-5547.

$450/mo-1 bed/bath mobile homes.

55+ community. No Pets.

5811 14th St. W. Bradenton.

Sarasota Real Estate Assoc., Inc. Greg Nowak 941-809-6034

TABLE: WICKER, w/48” glass top, 4 chairs w/cushions, A-1, $150. (941) 907-9515.

Furnishings

Homes For Rent

941-225-1356 www.sarasotapropertydeals.com

Real Estate Wanted WANTED LUXURY ANNUAL RENTALS For Qualified Waiting Clients Contact - Sarasota Luxury Rentals 941-225-1356 email: info@sarasotaluxuryrentals.com Personalized attention with professional honest advice.

25 Years Experience - References available WE BUY HOUSES AS IS! Any Home-Any Situation!

Fast-Cash-Many Options info@MilansHomes.com 941-256-3388

STORAGE FACILITY Boat/ RV/ Trailer. Secure facility, low monthly rentals, Clark Rd area.

941-809-3660, 941-809-3662.

PALM AIRE CONDOS: Available only May-Dec. 2012. 1 & 2 bedrooms, furnished, great views, upgraded, utilities included. $1000-$1300/mo.

941-351-1741.

LOOKING TO GO INTO BUSINESS FOR YOURSELF? IF YOU HAVE $10,000, I WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO GENERATE AN AVERAGE INCOME OF OVER $3700 A WEEK FOR THE NEXT 2 YEARS. 15 YR OLD DEBT FREE COMPANY. CALL FOR APPT. 941-600-7156

Help Wanted Homemakers/ Companions CNA’S/ HHA’S

You Can Make a Difference. Help seniors stay independent. We provide: non medical care, personal care, meals, light housekeeping, transportation & companionship. Flexible hours availableF/T, P/T, Overnight, Weekends and Live-In. Positions available in Sarasota/ Bradenton/ Venice. To work now, fax resume to: 941-929-7438 or email: stephanie.ck@comcast.net FL Reg #HCS227965, HCS228619, HCS228620 FL Lic #HHA299992670

DID WE get your attention? You bet we did!

Visit online Make your ad us stand out withatCOLOR. Only in The Observer Classifieds. www.yourobserver.com Call 941-955-4888 to advertise.

A CLEANING EVEN YOUR MOTHER-IN-LAW WILL APPROVE! Every time, guaranteed! Lic./Ins. Bonded. Pamela, 941-320-0023. www.CleanTimeServices.com BOBBIEMARIES CLEANING SERVICES GOT DIRT? GET CLEAN! We are two extremely detailed, experienced, trustworthy women who have been in business for over ten years. We'll clean your residence or office from top to bottom. Same day service available.

References and photos available on request.

Here is what our clients have to say: Meticulous Reliable Affordable Detailed Friendly 941-225-9634 Bobbie.griggs1@yahoo.com BRAZILIAN CLEANING Service by Maria.

Residential/ Commercial. Meticulous Cleaning.

Excellent References. Free Estimates. Reliable.

Lic./ Ins. 941-400-3342.

EDLA’S CLEANING SERVICES: Residential Commercial, New Construction. Meticulous, deep cleaning top to bottom. We Guarantee. Affordable & Reliable. Excellent References. Free Estimates.

Licensed & Insured. 30% off first cleaning.

941-371-9869.

ELER CLEANING SERVICE. Residential cleaning, 10 years experience. Affordable and reliable.

Call for free estimates and references. Alessandra, 941-301-6493.

Pools FULL WEEKLY POOL SERVICE $65 per month.

For screened-in pools. Owner operated, reliable, personal service. Save money - call now. Blissful Pools, 941-705 0400.

Professional Services Medicare/Medical MEDICARE/MEDICAL Billing BILLING& Claim CLAIM Assistance ASSISTANCE Collate && Reconcile Reconcile Medicare/primary Medicare/primary

Collate

insurance and secondary insurance EOB’s with Medical Billing Statements

Our exclusive ‘Approved-for-Payment’ form will show you exactly what you are to pay your provider

Avoid overpayments/prevent duplicate payments Over 20 yrs. experience

Computer Services

Randall Fetters, CSA, Owner 941-355-6690 rpfetters@gmail.com

OWN A MAC/IPHONE/IPAD? MacTutor offers 21 years experience. Unlimited free telephone follow up. (941)812-3887 www.FLMacTutor.com

Tile

Home Improvement/ Remodeling

Vacation/Seasonal Rentals

Business Opportunities

Pet Services DOGGY HOTEL. 24 Hour Daycare. Brown Avenue near Bee Ridge and 41 behind Sleep King (new owner). First day FREE. Grooming by Mark.

Meet and greet and get a treat. 941-554-4620.

MOBILE PET GROOMING all natural, organic approach - dogs $35.00 and up. Pet sitting available. www.furrytails4grooming.com 941-224-8655.

FREE ESTIMATES! Call Dotty, detailed cleaning.

24 Years Exp. Lic./Ins. Residential/Commercial.

Looking for year-round customers! Dottie, 941-321-6645.

Storage

JAN PRO CLEANING FRANCHISE: $950 Down Required, Financing Available for growth, Includes customers. Earn up to $10,000 Month+ Call 941-907-8141

Cleaning

STEVE ALLEN FLOOR COVERINGS PROFESSIONAL TILE & MARBLE INSTALLATION

Adult Care Services

20 YRS. EXPERIENCE

ASSISTED LIVING in the Privacy of your Home. Complete Care from Homemaking, Transportation, Dressing and Grooming, Medications to RN Supervision and Case Management. License # 30211372, bonded and insured. Services available all hours.

Call 377-4465.

CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE 726-1802 LIC/ INS

CAREGIVER/COMPANION: 20 years nursing experience. Will care for you in your home. With excellent references upon request. 941-773-7836.

CNA OFFERING Care for your loved one in her private home 24/7. Also, Daycare & Respite Care available. Over 20 years experience. Excellent references. For more info: 941-323-5626.

RN EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER Excellent references. $12-15 hourly rate, as discussed at interview. Call Joan at 941-747-7660.

Auto Service WE WANT TO BUY YOUR VEHICLE!!!

Any Make, Any Model, Any Condition.

No Title - No Problem! Bank Lien - No Problem!

Paying up to $30,000 for Vehicles. Call AJ now at 813-335-3794 for a Free Quote or 813-531-4298.

Carpet/Tile BRAY’S CARPET CARE. 19 years experience.

Hot water extraction/fast drying. Clean trust certification. 662-386-3275.

Woodworking YOUR HOME Improvement Services Custom & Finish Carpentry Specializing in Kitchens & Baths.

Call us for a free estimate at: 941.592.6933 www.gilbertconstructiongroupllc.com

Landscaping & Lawn Service

Finish carpentry, crown, built ins, bookcases, shelving & repairs. Paul 941-238-8033.

4 Easy Ways To Place your Classified ad

BERRYS LAWN & LANDSCAPING. Over 25 years of experience . Best prices in Manatee. Please call 941-713-1742 for a free and fast estimate.

Call 941-955-4888 Fax 941-362-4808

Painting/Wallpapering CARLO DATTILO PAINTING. Licensed & insured.

Interior/ Exterior painting including drywall repair and retexturing. Wallpaper installation & removal, pressure washing. Residential & commercial, condos. Honest & reliable. Free estimates.

941-744-1020. 35+ years experience.

Email classified@yourobserver.com Online at

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DEEP SUMMER SAVINGS Custom interior/exterior painting, drywall repair including all textures, expert wallpaper and popcorn removal. All pressure washing with roof tile restoration services. Serving SRQ since 1990.

Fully insured. Gordon, 941-400-6607.

This week’s Crossword answers

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I come to your home or office.

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Bill Paying & Account Reconciliation Organizing Personal and Business Files Budgets & Financial Reports Federal and State Tax Returns BONDED & INSURED Over 25 yrs. experience

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This week’s Cryptogram answers 1. A humorous pet lover ended a fine and moving speech at the club with these words of wisdom: “Never stand between a dog and a tree.”

2. A man came up with this wacky gem to make his friend feel better: “There is no sense in being pessimistic. It wouldn’t work anyway.”

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