East County Observer 4.10.14

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by Josh Siegel | Staff Writer

by Josh Siegel | Staff Writer

Retirement community in the plans SMR wanted Lakewood Ranch to have a unique identity before it began targeting retirees.

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+ Ranch residents celebrate films To kick off the April 4 start of the Sarasota Film Festival, a group of Lakewood Ranch residents gathered at the home of Joni Corcoran and Ed Koplos in Country Club East for an evening of moviethemed fun.

Guests dressed like a movie stars from the past or present. Attendees won Oscars for best female and best male costume.

A few of the “celebrities” in attendance included Gru from “Despicable Me,” Peter Pan, the queen from Snow White, Mrs. Doubtfire and Dr. Julia Harris from “Horrible Bosses.”

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Braden River Elementary School teacher Dehlia Garrity brought this photo of her son, Douglas, to Tallahassee to lobby for the early release of the man whose drunken driving killed her son.

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John and Dehlia Garrity seek clemency for Josh Hunter, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for driving drunk in the car crash that killed their son, Doug.

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+ Women’s Club members tour ballet Forty members of the Lakewood Ranch Women’s Club took a special backstage tour of the Sarasota Ballet March 31.

Diane Shaw, program chairwoman for the women’s club, organized the day with Sara Sardelli, outreach coordinator of the ballet company.

The morning began with a brief history of the Sarasota Ballet and a glimpse at a life of a ballet company member.

Members toured the Asolo Theatre and learned how it is prepped for a ballet performance, before enjoying lunch in the upper theater.

Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb served as the lunch’s guest speaker.

EAST COUNTY — Less than 24 hours after the car crash that claimed their son’s life, John and Dehlia Garrity forgave Josh Hunter for driving drunk.

And five years after the crash that killed Doug Garrity, his parents hope their forgiveness will power action.

After the Garritys testified on their forgiveness at a state clemency hearing March 19, Florida’s Clemency Board is considering reducing Hunter’s 10-year prison sentence, a move that would provide closure for the victim’s family.

The clemency board — made up of Florida’s Cabinet officials: Gov. Rick Scott, Attorney General Pam Bondi, Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater and Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam — did not make a decision that day, and there is no timetable for it to do so.

A decision to grant clemency

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The Garritys’ home displays a collage of photographs of their son, Doug, who died in a car accident five years ago. would be nearly unprecedented.

Since Scott took office, the board has only approved one sentence reduction.

But the Garritys — and the

joint bid with Hunter’s family to reduce his prison sentence — is far from ordinary.

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LAKEWOOD RANCH — Don’t call it a retirement community.

But Lakewood Ranch — a master-planned development started in 1995 that has always sought to avoid such a label — now is trying to lure retirees.

Now that Lakewood Ranch’s developer, Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, believes it has successfully branded the community as all-inclusive — with equal parts schools, economic opportunity and luxury — it wants to service specific market segments.

That thinking explains one of SMR’s newest projects, Del Webb at Lakewood Ranch, a 1,300home age-restricted community planned on more than 600 acres east of Country Club East and south of State Road 70.

The project, one of nearly 60 subdivisions that Pulte Homes— a subsidiary of Pulte Group — develops under the Del Webb name, would be the first agerestricted community in Lakewood Ranch.

To live in the community, at least one buyer in a home has to be 55 years old or older.

Manatee County planning staff is reviewing the project application now.

The Manatee County Planning Commission is tentatively scheduled to review the plan May 8, before the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners votes on it June 5.

“We did not want to come out the gate with this type of product and be known predominantly as a retirement community,” said Todd Pokrywa, SMR’s vice president of strategic affairs.

“We have options that appeal to everybody. But now, we’ve matured to the point where we can add that product and capture some of that growing market. We had requests specifically for the age-restricted community product.”

While Del Webb would be

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self-reliant by Amanda Sebastiano | Staff Writer

Developer turns over land to Stoneybrook association

Members of the Stoneybrook Homeowners Association prepare to ‘create their own destiny,’ as they take over land ownership rights after more than a decade.

BY THE NUMBERS 7 — The number of months it took for Lennar to turn over land to the Stoneybrook Homeowners Association, after announcing the change would occur.

9 — The number of members on the Stoneybrook Homeowners Association board.

90 — The number of days Lennar had to turn over the land, once residents controlled the HOA board.

HERITAGE HARBOUR OWNERSHIP & MAINTENANCE Lennar Homes LLC Stoneybrook Investors LLC CDD (roads) CDD (waterways) CDD (conservation easements, Central Park) Harbourvest LLC

Aquaterra Utilities Inc. Heritage Harbour HOA Lighthouse Cove at Heritage Harbour

Map provided by Morris Riley for the Heritage Harbour South CDD

on the community’s premises.

Lennar did not return calls for comment. Deed changes for the properties had not been recorded

by Manatee County by press time Tuesday.

Lennar representative Tony Burdett announced the decision

by Lennar to relinquish involvement with Stoneybrook by forfeiting the property it owned in September after residents, corresponding by letters, requested — and even demanded — it.

Bakalar hopes to improve communication between the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District and the HOA, and thus provide clarity to residents about which entity they should contact about certain land parcels. In general, the CDD owns the land, including streets and sidewalks, within Heritage Harbour.

CDD Supervisor Michelle Patterson, following an April 1 meeting, suggested creating website pages and a newsletter for residents to explain the ownership changes and other happenings

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The Heritage Harbour South CDD will continue to own common-area landscaping, while the Stoneybrook Homeowners Association has assumed ownership of the Stoneybrook Recreation Center and other select parcels from the community’s developer, Lennar. with the groups.

She and Bakalar hope providing clarity of property ownership will help bring the community together, for land ownership has been a topic of dissension between CDD and HOA members.

“Resident leaders could fo-

cus on a partnership that promulgates factual documents to homeowners,” Patterson said.

“The purpose of any public communication should be to positively promote our community.”

Contact Amanda Sebastiano at amandas@yourobserver.com.

HERITAGE HARBOUR SOUTH CDD At the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District meeting April 1, supervisors focused their attention on their relationship with the Stoneybrook Homeowners Association.

For more than 10 years, the HOA has maintained common-area landscaping on behalf of the CDD in the community, but CDD supervisors voted March 4 for the CDD to handle future landscaping contracts.

Residents attending the Heritage Harbour South CDD meeting offered negative feedback about the decision, as well as the CDD’s decision last month to scrap a newly created joint landscape meeting between CDD and HOA members. It aimed to break communication barriers between the two groups.

The failure of the committee frustrated HOA menbers and CDD Supervisor Lee Bettes, who said residents told him of their distaste for the CDD’s decision. He also expressed his own negative feelings for the failed attempt.

Conversations returned to the topic throughout the meeting, and again, during an HOA update.

The agenda item, which CDD ViceChairwoman Michelle Patterson believes should be for educating the audience and the CDD with happenings in the HOA, quickly turned into another argument.

In response to the update, Patterson proposed more strict guidelines for HOA agenda items.

She believes the update frequently has been used as a source for venting, rather than an opportunity to provide facts to the audience.

The supervisors took no action on the idea.

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HERITAGE HARBOUR — The Stoneybrook Homeowners Association reached its final step of maturity April 2, as the developer of its community turned over property to the association.

Ninety days after Stoneybrook residents elected their first resident-controlled board of directors, Lennar, the developer of Heritage Harbour, has turned over its assets within Stoneybrook, said Brenda Noellert, HOA manager at the Stoneybrook Recreation Center.

Prior to April 1, the HOA technically did not own any land outright. Now, the association owns the Stoneybrook Recreation Center and the land surrounding it, as well as the Stone Harbour Loop pool and other select parcels.

HOA President Tom Bakalar said the turnover should be unnoticeable for residents.

“Our intention is to manage the property at or better than the current level, making improvements that we can afford,” Bakalar said.

“We, the HOA board, will proceed accordingly, and will try to make the best decisions we can as it regards HOA property.”

The only property Lennar will continue to own is the Florida Power and Light (FPL) Easement, which houses equipment used by the power company for the community. The designated piece of land gives FPL the right to install and maintain its electric facilities

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LAKEWOOD RANCH — East County residents mourn the loss of a beloved community member following a vehicle accident April 4.

Donald Mader, 83, sustained serious injuries April 4 and died Saturday, April 5, at Blake Medical Center, in Bradenton, after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle at the intersection of Parkside Place and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard around 10:20 a.m. Friday.

His wife, Joyce, 81, sustained minor injuries in the accident.

A Florida Highway Patrol report states the Maders were riding their bicycles eastbound on Parkside Place, entering the intersection to turn left onto Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, when a 2004 Chevy Malibu driven by 22-year-old Lindsay Damery ran a red light and collided with the left front of Donald Mader and his bicycle.

Mader’s bicycle collided with Joyce Mader, as well.

Damery was traveling southbound on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard. After striking the Maders, Damery’s vehicle continued southbound through the intersection, hitting the left rear of a Landrover driven by 41-year-old Robert Speir.

Damery sustained minor injuries. Her three passengers and Speir were not injured.

Funeral services for Donald Mader were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, in Sarasota, where Mader attended church.

Mader served on the Summerfield/ Riverwalk Village Association as a member of the modification review committee and was a past neighborhood chairman for his neighborhood, Summerfield Lakes.

“Don was a true gentleman and loved Lakewood Ranch,” said Cristi Valentine, property management coordinator. “His dedication and commitment to the committees he served was admirable. He will be greatly missed.”

Fellow modification committee member and friend Ed Patricelli said Mader was a pleasure to work with.

“He saw that things were done correctly, properly and fairly when it came to decisions on residents’ requests,” he said.

Patricelli and his wife, Marisa, met Donald and Joyce Mader on a cruise in the Caribbean more than seven years ago.

“He was a wonderful, wonderful man — always had a huge smile on his face, friendly and just a sweet, easygoing guy,” Marisa Patricelli said. “And he did a lot of volunteer work. Always helped other people.”

The Patricellis said the Maders rode their bicycles together or walked almost everywhere. In fact, the couple rode their bicycles to meet them at Dunkin Donuts — about 3 miles away from their home — a few months ago. “(The Maders) rode their bikes everywhere,” she said. “We still are in shock.

It’s horrible.

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book worms by Amanda Sebastiano | Staff Writer

Students craft children’s stories for projects Lakewood Ranch High seniors read children’s stories they wrote to Bashaw Elementary students to celebrate literacy.

EAST COUNTY — Even after their retirements from East County schools, former educators Andy and Frank Anderson feel most at home in a classroom.

Andy Anderson and her husband, Frank, a Lakewood Ranch High School instructor who retired twice — once in 2007 and again in 2013 — feel their work promoting literacy should continue, even while their careers don’t.

“Once being an educator is in your blood, it’s always in your blood,” Andy Anderson said.

As they visited various classrooms and watched the children read and listen to stories April 4 at Bashaw Elementary — the school from which Andy retired six years ago — the smiles on the students’ faces matched those of the couple.

The scene illustrated the couple’s vision, an idea they crafted more than 22 years ago.

The Andersons designed “Winnie the Pooh and Shakespeare Too” — a project that would involve both of the schools for which they worked, in a partnership between high school seniors and elementary-aged children.

Although seniors and kindergarten through fifth-grade students from Freedom Elementary, Southeast High School and other Manatee County schools have participated, the BashawLakewood Ranch High partner-

ship has been the most consistent during the project’s history, Lakewood Ranch High English instructor Candace Delazzer said.

Since Frank Anderson’s initial retirement in 2007, Delazzer has overseen the project, which Lakewood Ranch High students call “Kiddie Lit.” This year, she assigned the more than 250 seniors participating with a multitude of tasks, other than just reading to children.

In January, students enrolled in English courses, with the exception of Advanced Placement seniors, started writing and illustrating children’s stories that teach children at least three lessons.

The teenagers pick a grade level and research the students’ curriculum to determine the level of complexity for underlying themes in the stories.

Older students have learned about topics such as Ferdinand Magellan’s travels, while more simple ideas can range from identifying animals and the noises each makes to the importance of sharing.

For Kasey Woods, sharing how she found her new pet squirrel, Harley, seemed a natural choice for a children’s story and a showand-tell experience for her enthusiastic audience.

Woods brought the injured squirrel, which she found in her

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Students Hannah Audet, Hannah Bryan and Ava Losada celebrate literacy with event creators Andy and Frank Anderson, during “Kiddie Lit,” or the “Winnie the Pooh and Shakespeare Too,” project April 4. backyard in December and has cared for since, to the classroom to bring her story to life.

Woods and her teammates read their story, “Harley the Savvy Squirrel” to wide-eyed students, who were anxious to see Harley.

“This story teaches (students) to never give up and to work hard,” Woods said, as she smiled at the four children creating squirrel feeders at her station.

Students also created at least one hands-on activity in which the children participated during the event last week.

Participants in Woods’ group dipped pinecones in honey and rolled them in squirrel feed to later bring home in Ziploc bags and hang in their own backyards.

As Delazzer watched the older students — who wore smiles, but also tired facial expressions — work with children, she said the final aspect of the project is the reflection paper students write.

She said students usually react in one of three ways: they show gratitude to Delazzer for working with students on a daily basis; they say they never want children;

or they “absolutely loved the assignment.”

Delazzer said her biggest triumph aligns with the Andersons’ vision. The trio wants 5-year-olds and 17-year-olds alike to understand the importance of reading.

“We want to let children know reading is important, no matter what age,” Delazzer said. “These seniors may be parents some day, and, hopefully, this project will encourage them to read to their own children later in life.”

Contact Amanda Sebastiano at Amandas@yourobserver.com.

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The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners held their land-use meeting April 3. Below is a meeting wrapup: • The board unanimously approved Neal Communities’ proposal for a new subdivision at the northeast corner of the future extension of White Eagle Boulevard (formerly Pope Road) and a future segment of 44th Avenue East.

Pat Neal, president of Neal Communities, said he will build one of 12 housing styles offered in Lakewood Ranch in the new single-family, 120home community.

The board endorsed the project and the associated rezone of 40.21 acres to planned development residential.

• Commissioners approved a request by M/I Homes to modify its Creekwood community’s Development of Regional Impact to allow for an assisted-living facility.

To add the 150-bed assisted-living facility, M/I will decrease the commercial square footage in Creekwood’s DRI by 10,000 square feet.

The assisted-living facility will be located on the north side of State Road 70, east of Interstate 75.

• The board unanimously approved a plan by John Neal Homes to rezone 39.71 acres for 76 single-family homes on the north side of Upper Manatee River Road, west of Rye Road.

The rezone changes the property’s zoning designation from general agriculture and residential single family to planned development residential.

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EAST COUNTY — Initial repairs to the Lake Manatee Dam will cost $14.8 million, three times the initial estimate for the work.

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a contract April 3 with Tampa-based Hayward Baker Inc. for firstphase repairs to the aging and eroding Lake Manatee Dam. “This is a lot of money,” said Mark Simpson, Manatee County water division manager.

“But it’s a good news story. The dam didn’t fail. There was no loss of property or injuries. We found the problem. We have a methodology to fix it. And, we can get it done before putting anybody at additional risk.”

An annual inspection conducted by a private consultant determined the core of the dam, which provides drinking water to more than 300,000 residents in Manatee and Sarasota counties, may be compromised due to erosion.

Since county utilities staff informed commissioners Feb. 14 about repairs needed on the 50-year-old dam, an engineering firm had been inspecting it to define the specific fixes needed.

AMEC Environmental and Infrastructure Inc., determined repairs will be more extensive than originally thought and will be completed in two phases.

Specifically, compared to what staff had anticipated, a deeper section of the earthen core beneath the dam is compromised.

Costs for repairs were initially expected to run from $3 million to $7 million.

The $14 million contract with Hayward Baker Inc. only covers phase one repairs, which will be paid for with county utility systems reserves.

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NEWS BRIEFS Repairs to the Legacy Boulevard gatehouse at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club will begin Monday, April 14.

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall officials said repairs would occur after Easter, but moved the project forward after the contractor, Prism Contractors Inc., had a sudden availability to begin the repairs next week.

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall has emailed a traffic plan for the repair process to country club residents.

During the majority of construction, the resident inbound lane at the Legacy Boulevard gatehouse will remain open.

The first of two complete inbound closures will run April 14 through April 18.

The second complete closure will last about three days, at an undetermined date.

Signage will be placed within the country club and along University Parkway and noticed on Town Hall’s website, lakewoodranchgov.org/IDA-ops.php.

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More than a year after its creation, ManaSota Films, a group of more than 40 actors, writers, directors and other members of the film field who meet monthly at Lakewood Ranch Cinemas, announced a new champion for local films, SRQ Independent Films (SIF).

The group will promote and increase access to films produced in the area to “the outside world,” group pioneer Mark Troy said.

SIF showcases Bradenton- and Sarasotaproduced films on its Facebook page so interested viewers can track local filmmak-

DAM REPAIR / FROM PAGE 6A age with a cement cutoff wall that will go 100 feet underground. Without those repairs, water would seep under the dam.

The second phase of repairs, which staff considers less critical, are still undefined.

Potential funding sources for the secondphase repairs will be discussed at a county budget workshop this summer.

County staff emphasized second-phase costs would be much smaller than $14 million, but costs still have yet to be determined.

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ers’ projects. It will also feature interviews with directors, actors and other individuals involved with creating the film.

Troy launched ManaSota Films Nov. 8, 2012, to pursue his dream of creating movies.

+ Goodwill Manasota and AAA South join forces From April 7 to April 11, members of the public can make donations to Goodwill at four AAA offices: • 11531 Palmbrush Trail, Lakewood Ranch; • 6210 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton; • 3844 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota; and • 2100 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.

The groups will accept donations of all kinds, but stress a need for children’s books.

Goodwill also accepts non-perishable items and will donate the food to All Faiths Food Bank and The Food Bank of Manatee.

Donors may also give larger items, such as furniture and vehicles, by calling 355-2721 for pickup.

Donors who leave items at the designated AAA locations have a chance to win four passes to Busch Gardens or SeaWorld.

For more information, visit experiencegoodwill.org.

Hayward Baker has already mobilized at the dam to complete phase one work.

The majority of the work will be done

by June 1, before the rainy season, but the complete phase one repairs will be finished by Oct. 31.

“You saved us from a very ugly time,” District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh told county staff. “This is something obviously we were going to do. We’ve had (the dam) for 50 years. What do you expect? It’s going to need some help.”

Contact Josh Siegel at jsiegel@yourobserver.com.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR HATE IT

+ I-75 spoof not funny enough Dear Editor, Thanks for the April Fools’ I-75 spoof, but it wasn’t funny enough to drown out the outrage of taxpayers like me who are being held hostage to traffic jams that could have been avoided. How? By honest, forward-looking concern for the common good. With a drop of common sense and a dollop of integrity, SMR’s Rex Jensen, along with county commissioners and Rep. Vern Buchanan, had to know the mess they were creating when they threw public interest under the bus by allowing carclogging commercial construction at the bottleneck I-75/ University Parkway intersection before there was road capacity to handle it. Much worse is yet come, of course, when the mall and other big-box stores open in October.

The real joke is that disastrously belated attention is now being taken lightly in a crisis that a 5-year-old could have predicted. By the way, as

GARRITY / PAGE 1A so Christian. You’re so good (for forgiving).’ I tell them that it’s not us, it’s Doug,” said Dehlia Garrity, who sits on a couch in her son’s former “man cave,” where he used to watch football after long nights coaching the sport as the defensive line coach at Braden River High School.

“This is what Doug would want,” she said. “It could have been Doug driving that truck. They were all brothers in that truck and they all are at fault. They all had a chance to say no.”

Doug Garrity, 27, died March 22, 2009, after a 2001 Ford truck driven by Hunter, Doug’s best friend, flipped while negotiating a turn on State Road 681, in Nokomis.

All the passengers had been drinking at a party that night.

Hunter and fellow passengers Matthew Braselton and James E. Hunter did not sustain injuries.

Forgiving, quickly

The Garrity’s path to forgiveness began the morning after the crash, which occurred just before midnight March 21.

John and Dehlia Garrity wanted to see Hunter — Braden River High School’s first head football coach and Doug’s role model.

The Garritys did not want to scold Hunter, a warm and large man with a doughy face and thick, dark eyebrows — all similarities to their son.

They just wanted to hear from him what happened; they wanted to forgive him.

So, at around 9 a.m. March 22, 2009, the Garritys summoned their older son, Patrick, to Hunter’s home.

Patrick found Hunter crying in the fetal position on the floor.

“As soon as Josh knew we wanted to see him, he got up, got dressed and walked in our door,” said Dehlia Garrity, a teacher at Braden River Elementary School.

you know, there is no taxpayer money and no plan in sight for a fix which, if it comes, will occur years from now. I can’t wait for your April Fools’ issue in 2015.

Sincerely, Leo V. Seligsohn, Lakewood Ranch

+ Observer should ‘grow up’ and move on Dear Editor, I started reading the Observer in 1997 living on Longboat Key. I moved to Lakewood Ranch in 2008 and have enjoyed the East County Observer.

I consider the Observer papers to be a serious publication with important information, excellent editorials and influential perspectives.

The first few years I read the paper, I felt the April Fools’ edition was cute.

I’m now strongly opposed to this trivial and misleading representation of our community.

Over the years, I have received many negative comments from casual readers and visitors who take the initial headlines literally.

I encourage you to get serious about your role.

“Josh said, ‘I’m sorry. I’m sorry.

I’m sorry.’ I said, ‘I know you are.

I know you are.’ We forgave him right then.”

The Garritys say prosecutors did not let them testify on Hunter’s behalf until six weeks before the trial.

Hunter initially tried to pursue a plea deal, but prosecutors were not receptive to it.

Wary of a new judge who the Garritys felt wanted to make an example of a high-profile case, Hunter pleaded innocent and did not admit he was driving until sentencing.

Hunter’s brother, James, was sentenced to three months in jail for refusing to testify.

In May 2010, the judge found Hunter guilty of DUI manslaughter.

He is scheduled to be released from Avon Park Correctional Institution Dec. 15, 2021.

“My wife and I believe Josh wouldn’t have felt right if he wasn’t punished in some way,” said John Garrity, a construction contractor and former fireman. “But that’s just too long to be out of circulation. How relevant will he be in 10 years? Will the system change him by then? He could be out there helping kids.”

‘Strong, silent types’

Doug Garrity, the product of a track star and a cheerleader, played defensive line at Bayshore High School.

School was hard for Doug, because he learned slowly. But he graduated with a degree in education from Valdosta State University and proudly hung his diploma on the wall in the “man cave.”

Doug moved back home and became the dropout prevention teacher at Braden River High School.

As soon as he got the job, he reached out to Hunter to help coach football.

Doug coached defensive line and boys and girls weightlifting.

Editor’s note: The following email went out as part of a longer email to University Place homeowners.

Entry Gates: For those of you that read the East County Observer paper, you may have noticed a front page article that was titled “Manatee County to Remove Barriers.” What you may not have noticed was the newspaper is dated April 1, April Fools’ Day. This article has been confirmed that it is one of the Observer’s many “April Fools’ Jokes.” Our gates are NOT being removed by Manatee County. Of note is that the Observer historically has done these “pranks” on April Fools’ Day. So a word to wise . . . Be aware of The Observer’s April Fools’ trickery in 2015!

Thanks for the opportunity to express my view.

James C Duvall, Bradenton

LOVE IT + Ridiculous story brings back memories Dear Editor, I’m relatively new to the area after moving from Burlington, Vt. My husband brought the Tuesday paper to me and showed me the front page “Circular Design Slows I-75 Ef-

Hunter, a married man who is a few years older than Doug, became fast friends with his assistant coach.

“They are the same type of men — strong, silent types and resilient and passionate about kids,” Dehlia Garrity said. “Doug spent more time at Josh’s house than he did here. I would offer Josh’s wife money because I worried Doug was eating them out of their home.”

Besides the sleepovers at Hunter’s house — at the consent of Josh’s wife, Anne, who is also his attorney — the head coach encouraged Doug to mentor students.

One football player on Hunter and Doug’s team did not have a father around. Doug would pick the student up from his home and drive him to practice.

Today, the student calls John Garrity every day.

An unusual case

After the Florida Second District Court of Appeal refused to overturn Hunter’s sentence in April 2012, the Garritys and Hunter’s family — his parents, Sally and Jim, and Anne — united to find another way.

Anne Hunter declined to be interviewed for this story, but the Garritys said about a year ago, she introduced them to the idea of seeking clemency through the state.

Between the families, they gathered 100 pages of letters and other documents supporting Hunter.

Some of the letters came from people who did not know Hunter, but they knew Doug and could testify to his capacity for forgiveness.

The Florida Parole Commission investigated the case and sent the Garritys a letter, recommending clemency.

The Garritys thought the clemency board would yield a decision at the March 19 hearing, but it did not.

fort” and said, “Do you believe this?” I read the front page and threw the paper to the floor in disgust.

“That’s absolutely ridiculous!” I shouted.

Then, it hit me. It was ridiculous! I flipped to 4-A and sure enough, I had been fooled. This tickled me a lot because earlier in my life I founded a town newspaper in Vermont and we had many times done the same thing. Tables turned! I loved it.

Enjoyed it immensely.

Sincerely, Diane Goodrich, Palm-Aire

+ April Fools’ edition should continue Dear Editor, Please continue (the April Fools’ stories).

They are light hearted and breathe a bunch of fresh air into our community.

I can certainly see the workings here of Mr. Jensen!

“Idle hands are a devils workshop.”

Again, thank you, Lou Marrinaccio, East County

+ April foolery ‘a delight’

Dear Editor, A delightful edition. Congratulate your staff, too. Very clever.

Can you believe there are some who “believed it?” No sense of humor!

Hugs, Carol Eichert, Heritage Harbour

Anne, representing Hunter at the hearing, let the Garritys do most of the talking.

They are optimistic about the board’s reception to their plea.

“They all said this was a highly unusual case, where the victim’s family testifies so strongly for a sentence reduction,” John Garrity said. “This is like having a son incarcerated.”

Molly Kellogg-Schmauch, a spokeswoman for the clemency board, said there is no timetable for a decision.

Scott must be on the prevailing side of any vote with at least two other board members.

Closure close

For Hunter, a sentence reduction would represent a chance to make good out of bad.

He could talk about the incident to the community and speak against drunken driving.

For the Garritys, the significance of Hunter’s potential freedom would be more complex.

“Sure, part of it is us being selfish,” Dehlia Garrity said. “To see and touch him would be like seeing my son.”

Hunter is improving himself in prison, the Garritys say.

He became certified by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration so he can drive a forklift and work in a shop where inmates re-tread tires.

As the victim’s family, the Garritys are not allowed to visit Hunter in prison — or to communicate with him at all.

They sneak messages to Hunter, indirectly, through letters written

by Anne.

Hunter’s responses shorten the distance to the outside world; but, to the Garritys, he is not close enough — yet.

“I can see it (Hunter’s freedom) clear as day,” Dehlia Garrity said.

‘It’s right there. It’s right there.”

Contact Josh Siegel at jsiegel@ yourobserver.com.

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but providing such a large-scale residential product as Del Webb will create momentum for the project, SMR hopes.

“One of the factors (in landing Del Webb) was having a large residential product by State Road 70,” Pokrywa said.

“It continues to create the critical mass to allow success for the commercial and office space to follow.”

While the Pulte Group has not decided on specific details for Del Webb, applications filed with the county show the community would have mostly single-family detached homes, along with some singlefamily attached and multifamily units.

Designed as an active adult community, Del Webb would also likely have amenities such as a clubhouse, a pool and a trail system.

If the plan gets approval, Pulte Homes would break ground by the end of the year.

Contact Josh Siegel at jsiegel@yourobserver.com.

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SENIOR / PAGE 1A SMR’s first age-restricted community, SMR also considers one of its already established subdivisions, Esplanade, an age-targeted community.

Homes in Esplanade are not exclusive to a certain age, but its amenities target older, active adults.

But Del Webb — and other recent additions to Lakewood Ranch’s offerings (see sidebar) — more explicitly target seniors.

“We see a resurgence in excitement for this type of housing in Lakewood Ranch,” said Valerie Dolenga, a spokeswoman for the Pulte Group. “There are a lot of baby boomers who want to retire with people similar to them. They can join clubs and social groups and even work out together.”

With employment hubs such as Lakewood Ranch Corporate and Commerce parks, and entertainment options such as Lakewood Ranch Main Street and tobe-developed venues in the Lakewood

Centre Development of Regional Impact, SMR believes it can and has attracted young professionals and families.

Jimmy Stewart, vice-president of sales for LWR Communities, a subsidiary of SMR, says the average age in Lakewood Ranch is 46 years old.

SMR believes it can benefit from the multi-generational families already here and give them offerings that will make them stay in Lakewood Ranch as they age, or as other life circumstances change.

“It’s an opportunity for people to grow with us and to not leave us,” Pokrywa said.

At Del Webb, SMR will continue to provide residential products near its long-planned Lakewood Centre project, a plan for thousands of homes and apartments, more than 1 million square feet of both commercial and office space and a 300-room hotel.

Lakewood Centre, which will encompass an area east of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and north of State Road 70, likely won’t be built out until at least 2026,

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The man broke away and got into a waiting vehicle. The vehicle fled southbound. The man left his energy drink, sunglasses, keys, hat and coat behind. The items were secured for evidence.

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Braden River teacher earns top tech honor Gil Burlew, head of tech education, credits his fellow teachers and students with his winning the Teacher Excellence Award.

BRADEN RIVER — As Braden ing its 76th annual conference, River High School Technology held in Orlando.

An educator in Dade CounTeacher Gil Burlew makes his way through his classroom, he ty nominated Burlew for the shows off his students’ work, award.

“An honor like this — it’s not pointing to custom-made coasters, hope chests, clocks, mirrors really what you do as a teacher; it’s what your and other prodkids do,” Buructs his students will eventually sell “I don’t see myself as lew said. “I have teachers. to raise money for a very smart teacher, great I’m humbled the program.

Burlew, called but I motivate kids. I was the one selected, but “Mr. B” by his I help them (see this is shared students, pauses with my fellow to assist two stutheir potential).” teachers — Dadents, who are — Gil Burlew, tech vid Sheppard, staring at a comteacher at Braden River John Frank and puter.

Bill Farrell. It “What are you doesn’t just going to learn today?” he asks, before assigning happen.”

Braden River High School’s them a project.

Burlew, state chairman of the Technology Student AssociaTechnology Student Association tion team has captured national and the technology education championship titles the last department head at Braden Riv- three of four years.

This year, Manatee County er, knows how to push students.

“I don’t see myself as a very high schools took home first-, smart teacher, but I motivate second- and third-place finishkids,” Burlew said. “I help them es in the national competition.

Haile Middle School won the (see their potential).”

And on April 2, that skill set middle school division nationearned international accolades, ally.

Burlew, who came to Manawhen the Technology Education and Engineering Educators tee County to teach nine years Association awarded him the ago, had his heart set on a trip Teacher Excellence Award dur- to Mexico for spring break this

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Braden River High School technology teacher Gil Burlew shows Chris Myers how to use an underwater remotely operated vehicle, which he learned to construct during a technology conference earlier this month.

Students Ray Decamillis, left, and Jonathon Llamas, right, watch. year, after he spent his previous two spring breaks taking students to compete for the Technology Student Association championship titles.

“I was looking forward to a nice, relaxing spring break,” Burlew said. “I didn’t know I was selected.”

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Technology and Engineering Educators Association’s conference in Orlando, Burlew assumed there was a reason he should attend, although he never guessed it was to accept the award.

While at the ITEEA conference, Burlew attended a class to learn how to make remotely operated underwater vehicles, which he now has displayed in his classroom at Braden River.

He plans to teach other teachers how to create the technology later this year, so they, in turn, can teach their students. The effort is part of the SeaPerch program, an underwater robotics program that equips teachers and students to build underwater ROVs in in-school or out-ofschool settings.

Contact Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com.

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51st St. E., Bradenton. This event for the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida will raise money for programs for the 9,000 Girl Scouts the council serves. Attendees can kayak down the Braden River, try out archery, relax by the pool or stroll along nature trails.

Cost is $50 per person and includes lunch. The event is open to women 18 years and older. For more information, visit gsgcf.org/donors/specialevents.

East Manatee Republican Club — meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Peridia Golf and Country Club, 4950 Peridia Blvd., Bradenton. Lunch costs $16. Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube will speak about a decrease in crime in the county and also critique the proposed constitutional amendment on legalizing medical marijuana that will appear on the ballot in November. For more information or to make reservations, visit emanateerc.org.

Alienated Grandparents Anonymous — meets at 1 p.m. at Living Lord Lutheran Church, 11107 Palmbrush Trail, Lakewood Ranch. The group is for grandparents who feel alienated or estranged from their children or grandchildren. For information, visit aga-bradenton-sarasota.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 11 Palm-Aire Women’s Club Luncheon — starts at 11:30 a.m. at the Palm-Aire Country Club, 5601 Country Club Way, Sarasota. Scholarships will be awarded at the meeting.

Officers also will be elected.

The Chamber Choir of the College of South Florida will provide entertainment. Lunch costs $22. For information, email judywhall@verizon.net.

University Professional Women’s Chapter of Leads Club — runs from noon to 1:15 p.m. Fridays, at Bonefish Grill, 8101 Cooper Creek Blvd., University Park.

Lunch and networking costs $15. For reservations, call

UPCOMING Fashion Runway — starts at 2 p.m. April 26, at the Manatee County Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd. W., Bradenton.

Manatee County teens can enter fashions they make from recycled materials in this runway event. An after-party for designers and their guests will follow. Teens must enter by April 15. For information or to register, visit mymanatee.org/library or call 748-5555, Ext. 6318.

Wendy Moore at 961-2289, or email star.site@verizon.net.

SATURDAY, APRIL 12 Girl Scouts Friends, Fun and Sun: Big Girls Day at Camp — runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Camp Honi Hanta, 4825

River Cleanup Jiggs Landing Preserve — starts at 9 a.m. at Jiggs Landing, 6106 63rd St. E., Bradenton. Join the Old Braden River Historical Society as members clean up the Braden River. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. The cleanup will start on the Evers Reservoir and head up river toward Linger Lodge.

Participants can bring their own kayak or canoe, if they have one. Small boats without motors also are welcome.

Participants should bring safety gear and appropriate clothing, including gloves.

The historical society will provide water, littler pickers and trash bags. For more information, contact Pete Mirande at 2007telford@gmail.com, or Bill Halstead at bhalstead@ oldbradenriver.org or 9200884.

SUNDAY, APRIL 13 Walk with Jesus — starts at 10 a.m. at the Polo Grill and Bar’s ballroom, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch. Lakewood Christian Church will host this familyfriendly event at which attend-

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EGGstravaganza — runs from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. April 12, at Greenbrook Adventure Park, 13400 Adventure Place, Lakewood Ranch. Families can take pictures with the Easter Bunny and enjoy other festivities such as a petting zoo, balloon art, music, pony rides, refreshments and face painting, before combing a field covered with more than 12,000 eggs. The event is for children ages 2 to 13.

The egg hunt for children 2 and younger will be held in the skating rink, apart from from the older children. The egg hunt will start at 10:15. Cost is $5 for adults; $3 for children; and free for children 2 and younger. Families should register in advance at lwrcac.com.

Easter Egg Drop and Family Festival — runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 12, at the Tabernacle Church, 4141 DeSoto Road, Sarasota. This family-friendly event features games, activities, food and crafts and culminates with a helicopter dropping 15,000 candy-filled eggs on the field.

One lucky egg-hunter will win a Kindle Fire. For more information, visit thetabsarasota.org.

ees will travel through five scenes related to Easter: traveling to Jerusalem for Palm Sunday; sitting down for the Last Supper; praying in the Garden of Gethsemane; discovering the sacrifice of Good Friday; and seeing the tomb on Easter morning. Guests will be seated for the event. For more information, visit lakewoodchristianchurch.net.

Hot-Air Balloon Rides — run from noon to 2 p.m. at Peace Presbyterian Church, 12705 State Road 64 E., Bradenton.

Palm Sunday worship services will be held at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Learning opportunities will follow the first service, with activities such as an Easter egg hunt, “go fish” games and a ride on a tethered hot-air balloon (weather

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MONDAY, APRIL 14 Relive the Passover Exodus — starts at 7:30 p.m. at Chabad of Bradenton, 5172 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. The Passover Seder costs $50 per adult and $36 per child (ages 3 to 12), and tickets must be reserved in advance. No one will be turned away for inability to pay. Passover runs from April 14 through April 22. For more information or reservations, email info@chabadofbradenton.com, or visit chabadofbradenton. com.

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Lakewood Ranch History Club Meeting — starts at 7 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch. Professor Xia Shi will speak on “Women and Men in Modern China: the Impact of the One-Child Policy on Society and Ideas about Masculinity and Femininity.” Shi teaches history at

Manatee Chamber of Commerce Power Connection Lunch — runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Manatee Chamber of Commerce’s Lakewood Ranch office at the McClure Center, 4215 Concept Court, Lakewood Ranch. Jersey Mike’s Subs will cater the lunch. Attendees will have an opportunity to give brief commercials on their businesses. Cost is $12 for members or $17 for members. Reservations are required; space is limited. For more information, call Jen Bartolone at 748-4842, Ext. 122, or visit ManateeChamber.com.

USF Sarasota-Manatee HospitaBull Evening — starts at 6 p.m. at the Polo Grill and Bar’s Fête Ballroom, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch.

Students in the USF Sarasota-Manatee College of Hospitality and Technology Leadership program planned, organized and will cook and serve food for the event.

Tickets cost $100. For more information, call 359-4603.

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Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Breakfast of Champions — runs from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, 7650 Legacy Blvd., Lakewood Ranch. Justin Su’a, head of the mental-conditioning team at IMG Academy, will speak about “How to Develop the High-Performance Mindset.” Cost is $25 for alliance members or $35 for nonmembers. To register, visit lwrba.org.

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KATIE NORVELL As a former airline flight attendant, Katie Norvell had a work schedule that made owning a pet challenging.

So, like many of her coworkers, she decided to own a cat, which would require less attention than a dog. After retiring to Sarasota, Norvell found a way to combine her love for cats with her newfound free time by volunteering at Cat Depot.

“When I came to Sarasota, everyone said that if I was a cat person, I needed to check out Cat Depot,” she says. “Between work and marriage, I never had time to volunteer, but since I retired, I did have time on my hands. There are so many wonderful organizations to choose from here, but I was in awe of the facilities here, and it was a perfect fit for me.”

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“I think it does so much for a person to be able to give and know it’s appreciated. Everything I give to Cat Depot I get back 1,000 times. What a reward that is to give of your time and get something back.”

— KATIE NORVELL ing shortly after the facility celebrated its grand opening in January 2010. She was able to put her customer service experience to use in her position at the front desk, where she interacted with all the center’s visitors and potential adopters.

Since then, she says her biggest challenge has been saying no to volunteer opportunities — she takes any and all that come her way, and she joins an average of 200 volunteers each month who work to clean the facilities, feed the cats, enter data, work events and provide countless other services. Volunteer and Education Director Corey Roscoe says the organization relies on these volunteers to help keep overhead costs low

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Katie Norvell has volunteered at Cat Depot since the grand opening of its current facility in 2010.

She says she enjoys the organization’s mission and high-energy atmosphere. to provide top-notch services for the cats.

“When volunteers come here and do a few hours of service, I think they feel really good about what they’ve done,” says Roscoe. “It’s a positive environment; it’s bright and colorful, not the doom and gloom of shelters in the past. There’s a lot of positivity and hope here for these cats, and being able to

walk away feeling great that these cats will have the best care inspires them to want to keep coming back.”

For Norvell, the volunteer opportunity is especially fulfilling, and she says she would recommend it to anyone looking to give back to

his or her community.

“I think it does so much for a person to be able to give and know it’s appreciated,” she says. “Everything I give to Cat Depot I get back 1,000 times. What a reward that is to give of your time and get something back.”

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Former NBA referee enters polo world

After more than 25 years as a shot-caller for the NBA, Bob Delaney brings his expertise to the game of polo.

EAST COUNTY — As a police officer turned National Basketball Association referee and crew chief, Bob Delaney has spent a lifetime on his feet.

Today, the 62-year-old, who retired from the NBA in 2011, after more than 25 years on the court, hasn’t been keeping busy with leisurely, post-retirement activities.

Although he finds comfort in spending time in his “Zen room,” a patio with a view of a lake in the backyard of his Lakewood Ranch condominium, with his wife, Billie, a life without involvement in sports isn’t one for him.

“In my life, there’s no retirement — just transitions,” Delaney said.

His latest transition, however, introduced him to a sport he knew little about — polo.

In January, Delaney sprinted into his next role in the sports realm when he accepted a leadership adviser position with the U.S. Polo Association (USPA) — an idea that “sort of came out of nowhere.”

USPA Manager Maggie Mitchell followed the former shot-caller’s sports background and thought his expertise, although on a different sport, could help prepare polo officials for making difficult calls.

For the last four months of the polo season, Delaney has led monthly lessons as often as Charlie Muldoon, USPA umpires’ executive director, asks. He addresses how to be a leader on the field, effective communication skills and mental and physical health and strength.

He travels to Muldoon’s office in West Palm Beach two to three times per month to attend polo matches, review the recording of the matches and advise the

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Former NBA ref Bob Delaney received the 2014 Mannie Jackson — Basketball Human Spirit Award and the Armed Forces Foundation Leadership Award this week. umpires on what he observed.

Although his career mostly consists of chasing after lanky basketball players on slick wooden floors, Delaney has noticed similarities in officiating for all sports.

He believes the ability to communicate with the players and coaches — to explain a call on the field — is equally as important as physical fitness.

“They have to be able to interact with players,” Delaney said. “My training on focus and leadership skills helps them understand the courage and ability to make

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a call and say something isn’t right.”

Delaney prefers to use life experiences and everyday examples to educate his adult students on proper officiating form.

Using his hands to aid his explanation, he reveals his favorite example — a car’s speedometer and its relation to being at the right place on the field to see the right angle.

A passenger looking at the speedometer will see a higher number of miles per hour than the driver because of the angle at which the passenger sits, Delaney said.

The same holds true on the court.

“Officials need to be able to see the beginning, middle and end of a play to make a decision on a call,” Delaney said. “To do that, they need to be in the right position.”

The former ref has also learned a few things along the way.

His recent involvement with polo showed him the sport he had always thought of as more of a social event requires players to have stamina and athleticism to ride their horses, and the horses need to match their riders in raw physical ability, he said.

While he prepared for polo season to wrap up, Delaney also had his sights on his most recent recognition.

This week, the New England native will add two more plaques beside the dozens of pictures of himself dressed in black-and-white threads beside Shaquille O’Neal, Michael Jordan and other sports all-stars.

Delaney received the 2014 Mannie Jackson — Basketball Human Spirit Award April 7, and the Armed Forces Foundation Leadership Award April 9.

The Armed Forces recognition comes in response to Delaney’s involvement addressing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, from which he also suffered after three years of undercover fieldwork.

Since 2009, Delaney has traveled to Germany, Iraq, and other countries in the Middle East to educate military men and women on early detection of the condition.

“Maybe it was growing up during the Vietnam era, I don’t know, but I always wanted to serve people,” Delaney said.

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Engagement CLAY MUENCH AND ANGELICA ALVAREZ

What do you get when you take 20 children and add true love and a ring?

An engagement.

Clay Muench proposed to thirdgrade Braden River Elementary School teacher Angelica Alvarez March 14, at the school.

Alvarez’s students, along with Principal Hayley Rio and fellow Braden River staff members, kept the surprise a secret.

Muench, a teacher in Sarasota County, had the week off because of spring break and met Alvarez for lunch several times that week.

That Friday, he planned to join her class for a pizza party and a game of kickball.

Rio called Alvarez to the office, but, minutes later, Alvarez returned to her classroom to find her students lined against the wall with their backs facing her. Rio and fellow teachers stood filming the scene, and Muench began to share about the couple’s one-and-a-half years together.

“He grabbed my hand and then I kind of knew,” Alvarez says.

On the count of three, Alvarez’s students turned around and shouted, “Will

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you marry me?” and held signs Muench had made.

“It was the best day ever,” Alvarez says. “It was very, very special. The fact that he included my other love in life — my teaching and my students — it was a very thoughtful proposal.”

The couple have set a wedding date of Nov. 22.

Surrounded by loved ones, Creekwood’s Helen Hutchings celebrated her 95th birthday March 26, with a birthday lunch and chocolate cake at one of her favorite restaurants, Chickadee’s Eatery.

Ms. Hutchings, a Creekwood resident, died March 31.

Born March 25, 1919, in Woodland, Calif., Ms. Hutchings moved to the area in 1990.

She was a member of Our Lady of

the Angels Catholic Church, where a funeral Mass was held April 7.

Ms. Hutchings enjoyed playing bingo and Crazy Eights and watching “I Love Lucy.”

She also was a member of the Meals on Wheels Daybreak Adult Senior Club.

Ms. Hutchings was preceded in death by her husband, Willard R. Hutchings.

Ms. Hutchings is survived by her son and daughterin-law, David and Marlene Hutchings, of Creekwood; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Cecil Andrews, of Austin, Texas; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

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It’s Electric A business owner with a fast-growth story determines where to best spend the company’s marketing dollars.

An electrician’s job in New York City lured John Leavy to move from his native Ireland to the United States.

A few years later Leavy began to dream American, when he sought to run his own business. So he moved back to Ireland, where he built up a 14-employee company that wired new homes under construction in and around booming Dublin in the early 2000s.

But the American Dream never died, and when the bubble in Ireland began to burst in 2008, Leavy, again, looked west. “I always wanted to come back to America,” says Leavy. “We wanted a better opportunity.”

That opportunity is embedded in Bradenton-based Luminous Electric, which Leavy founded in 2011. Back then, it was him and a truck. Three years later Luminous, with clients from Tampa to Port Charlotte, has eight employees and four trucks, and is on the verge of adding a fifth vehicle.

Sales, projects Leavy, will at least triple in 2014, from around $300,000 in 2013 to $1 million. The firm will work on any residential call, from a doorbell to a large remodel project and a ceiling fan to complicated troubleshooting. Says Leavy: “No job is too small is one of my mottos.”

Luminous also recently moved into a new building, a 2,400-square-foot flex space just

east of Interstate 75 in northeast Manatee County. “We were limited in how we could expand,” says Leavy.

The new building, double the size of its last facility, includes a 1,000-square-foot warehouse and a conference room, where Leavy holds Training Tuesdays — several hours of safety and customer service sessions for employees. “There are a lot of companies out there that do what I do,” Leavy says. “But we are trying to do a good service at a good price.”

Leavy’s main obstacles now are split: One is to simply manage the growth and make sure it doesn’t engulf the company. The other is something he didn’t encounter much in Ireland: the cost of customer acquisition.

“Money and managing the budget is a big challenge,” says Leavy, who, along with his wife, invested more than $100,000 to start Luminous.

The crux of Leavy’s dilemma is how much to spend on marketing and advertising. Over the past year, he’s spent about 20% of monthly revenues in that area.

That buys a series of ads in various mediums. The list includes four billboards at major intersections in Manatee and Sarasota counties; radio spots; direct mailings to homes; and print ads in community weeklies published by the Observer Media

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John Leavy founded Luminous Electric in 2011, with just him and a truck. The fastgrowing firm will likely reach $1 million in sales 2014.

Group, publisher of the East County Observer. Luminous also pays a fee to Sarasota-based Rooks Advertising, which handles the ad buys and helps set the strategy.

Leavy says he came to the 20% figure on advice from a friend and fellow electricianbusiness owner. It’s a ratio, he says, that’s more intuition than science. “Going forward I want it to be less,” he says. “It’s a big chunk. Once I get more established, I can

There are a lot of companies out there that do what I do. But we are trying to do a good service at a good price. John Leavy, Luminous Electric

scale back.”

Leavy moves around different marketing pieces to see what fits. He says newspaper ads, so far, have outperformed billboards, to the point where he plans to cancel two of the billboards soon. Leavy and Luminous employees always ask where a client found out about the firm, and Rooks Advertising tracks some other metrics. Leavy and David Rooks, president of the ad firm, reassess where the marketing money goes every month.

“We continue to track (everything) to see what is working,” he says. “I have to be a bit conservative about where we spend marketing money.”

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The Coastline Volleyball Club 18 Rox team won American division of The Big South National Qualifier April 4 through April 6, in Atlanta.

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The Outof-Door Academy’s Maria Ross (No. 1) and Mary Ann Rompf (No. 2) both won individual district titles, as well as the No. 1 doubles title, at the Class 1A-District 9 tennis tournament March 31 and April 1.

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Peter Runge races to the finish line during last year’s Bradenton Runners Club Invitational. He went on to finish 35th at the Class 1A Cross-Country State Finals.

MARATHON MILES The Out-of-Door Academy senior Peter Runge qualified for the Boston Marathon, with a time of 3 hours, 1 minute, at the Miami Marathon earlier this year.

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Austin Hoppe pitched a complete game shutout, striking out 10, to lead The Outof-Door Academy baseball team to an 8-0 district victory against Bradenton Christian April 1.

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T. Hebda allowed just six hits to lead the Cardinal Mooney High baseball team to a 12-2 victory against Braden River April 3.

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The Lakewood Ranch High baseball team edged past Riverview 2-1 April 4.

LAKEWOOD RANCH — Peter Runge did everything he could to keep pace.

A vast stretch of moonlit road was all that stood between Runge and the finish line.

Runge gradually quickened his pace.

With each pump of his arms, The Out-of-Door Academy senior propelled himself forward — never losing sight of the goal.

In just a few miles, Runge would be home free.

His final training run for the Miami Marathon, the longest by far at 20 miles, would soon be in the rearview mirror. He couldn’t help but smile.

A lifelong runner, Runge has spent the past nine months transforming himself into a marathon runner.

Runge always dreamed of running the Boston Marathon before he left high school after watching his mom, Janie, compete in several marathons, including a pair of Boston Marathons.

So, prior to the start of the 201314 school year, Runge made the decision to forgo his senior crosscountry and track seasons to focus on marathons.

“At that point, I had been to the state meet a few times times,” Runge says. “Competing at that level was stressful, because I wanted to do better. At times, I wasn’t slacking, but I wasn’t

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The Out-of-Door Academy senior Peter Runge competed in his first marathon, the Miami Marathon, in February. reaching my potential.

Runge ran his first marathon, “With marathons, you train six the Miami Marathon, in early Febmonths for it, and you go out and ruary. He crossed the finish line in give it your best shot,” Runge says.

3 hours, 1 minute to finish second Runge began training five days in his age group and 30th overall a week, gradually increasing his out of 25,000 half- and full-maraworkouts from 3 to 20 miles as he thon runners — 4,000 ran the full went along. Runge ran an average marathon. of 60 miles per week to prepare for “I was nervous and excited at the the grueling 26.2-mile race. same time,” Runge says. “I tried “The longer distances are tough not to get too psyched up, though, because there’s no one to really pace because I didn’t want to burn out you,” Runge says. “Running at night all of that adrenaline in the first kept me more alert and scared, to five miles. One thing you have to some degree. Cars would drive by, remember is to pace yourself the and I would have to get faster and first 10 miles because that’s the switch lanes really quickly.” easy part.”

With his time, Runge beat the Boston Marathon qualifying time of 3:05.

“I was in a lot of pain,” Runge says. “I was definitely excited, so I just tried to focus on the excitement. I’d never run that far.”

Although Runge qualified for this year’s Boston Marathon, which will be held April 21, he won’t be able to run this year.

Due to the tragic events of last year’s Boston Marathon, a significant number of qualifiers who did not finish the race last year are being given the opportunity to race again this year.

Because his Boston qualifying time is good for this year and next year, Runge plans to apply to run in the Boston Marathon in April 2015, during his freshman year of college.

“A lot went on last year, and it just feels good to not be afraid of stuff like that,” Runge says. “I want to do it in spite of the event that occurred.

I’ll definitely be ready to run it now.”

Following the Miami Marathon, Runge ran the First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon March 16, setting a new personal record of 1:24. Runge won his age group (15 to 19) and finished 16th out of 4,500 runners.

“I like being able to release my emotions and replacing them with something else,” Runge says.

“There’s pain, but then the pain goes away and you feel better.”

Contact Jen Blanco at jblanco@ yourobserver.com.

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Tennis teams earn honors The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls tennis teams hit the court for the Class 3A-District 10 tournament April 1 and April 2, at Treasure Island Golf and Tennis Club.

Braden River’s Larissa LaBolt was the only area player to win an individual championship.

She beat Venice’s Laura Dempsey to win the No.

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Lakewood Ranch junior Ashley Bongart lost a close match to Largo’s Alexis Franco to finish as the No. 1 singles district runner-up.

Lakewood Ranch’s Titus Strom and Jacques Swanepoel finished as the No. 1 doubles district r u n n e r- u p.

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district runner-up at No. 1 singles, and Taylor Beliveau was the district runner-up at No. 4 singles.

The Lakewood boys finished third overall, while the Braden River girls placed fourth overall.

Sophomore Jessie Kroupa prepares for her first singles match of the Class 3A-District 10 tournament April 1.

Braden River freshman Xavier Marquiz serves the ball to Lakewood Ranch’s Balwant Singh during their No. 4 singles preliminary match April 1.

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+ ODA breezes to district win The Out-of-Door Academy girls lacrosse team defeated Cardinal Mooney 15-7 in district action April 1.

Kimmy Comito scored six goals and added three assists to lead the way for the Lady Thunder. Taylor Albano added four goals and an assist.

Lexi Myers had two goals and two assists. Adelaide Mahler had two goals and one assist. Abby Lagasse had one goal and two assists.

Tess Siciliano had one goal.

And Lexi Murphy and Sierra Dickerson both were credited with an assist.

+ Junior Golf tees off for winter series The Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association held its third of five Winter Tournament Series events April 5, at Peridia Golf & Country Club.

Ten-year-old Matthew de Heus was the event medalist with a 4-under-par 56.

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The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls track teams cruised to victory at the Manatee County Varsity Championships April 3, at IMG Academy.

The Lakewood girls scored 246 points to finish well ahead of Manatee (101).

Braden River placed fourth with 64 points.

On the boys side, the Mustangs scored 190 points to finish ahead of Manatee (129). Braden River placed fourth with 73 points.

Individual county champions include:

+ River Dawgs will hold golf tournament The 10U Manatee River Dawgs Golf Tournament will be held at 11 a.m. April 26, at Serenoa Golf Course, 6773 Serenoa Drive, Sarasota.

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+ Pop Warner adds new divisions Beginning this fall, Manatee County Pop Warner

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Lakewood Ranch Sophia Falco (long jump and 100-meter dash) Rheya Jackson (triple jump) Cameron Darby (triple jump) Talia Falco (high jump) Cree Lotterer (pole vault) Reide Ryans (100 hurdles) Michelle Last (1,600) Carolyn Super (400) Andie McDonald (3,200) Mitch Arnold (3,200) Girls 4x100 relay Girls 4x400 relay Girls 4x800 relay Boys 4x800 relay Braden River Ahmad Dunbar (long jump) Austin Fox (pole vault) Victor Storhoff (800) Boys 4x400 relay teams will no longer have midget divisions in their football programs.

Midget teams were previously for players ages 12 to 14 and 105 to 170 pounds; or 15 and 105 to 140 pounds. This year, the new unlimited division will be for players, ages 11 to 14 and 105 pounds or more.

For more information on the new Pop Warner classifications, visit popwarner.com/ football/footballstructure.

The district singles title LaBolt won at the Class 3A-District 10 tournament April 1 and April 2, at Treasure Island Golf and Tennis Club.

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LaBolt posted to 6-4, 6-1 Thebeatscore Venice’s Laura Dempsey and capture the area’s lone championship.

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COMMUNITY GOLF + Lakewood Ranch Chris Windesheim, Christine Aster, Marilyn Scheider and Kari Hagar scored 58 to win Flight 1 of the Lakewood Ranch three-ball WGA event April 1, on Cypress Links. Jan Epstein, Ardell Terry, Sue Ried and Phyllis Levinson scored 60 to win Flight 2.

Bill Distefano used his G-hybrid to record an ace April 5 on the 147yard No. 4 of Royal Lakes.

+ Palm-Aire Joseph Ciampa, Porfirio Arias, Art Sandler and Phil Warren finished -4.06 to win the scramble MGA event April 2, on the back nine of the Champions Course.

George Yeager, Jerry Santo and Ron Guilmette finished -28 to win the two best balls of four MGA event April 2, on the Champions Course.

Rita Probst scored 15 to win the individual Throw Out Par 5s WGA event April 3, on the Lakes Course.

Butch Washburn used his 5-iron to record an ace April 4, on the 153yard No. 5 of the Champions Course.

+ River Club Beverly Whitlock scored 26 to win the Low Putts LGA event April 1.

Rose Matthews and Judy Wayer finished -9 to win the one best ball of two LGA event April 5.

+ Rosedale Susan Bennett used her Callaway Diablo to record an ace April 1,

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Monica Gunther scored 38 to win flight 1 of the RIF Stableford event April 3. Jackie Demerly scored 43 to win flight 2.

+ Tara Bill Hager, Roger Kaufman, Dick Whiting and Tom Kunzman scored 111 to win the two best ball MGA event April 2.

Mickey Boughton, Irene Juron, Florie Hertnack and Barbara White scored six to win the two best balls of four on par 3s nine-hole event April 3.

+ University Park Janet Beiler, Dick Barker, Pat Brennan and Mike McDaniel scored 109 to win the two best balls shambles LGA Divas and Dudes event April 1.

Lynn Lockhorn scored 50 to win the championship flight of the first round of Club Championship Nine-hole LGA event April 3. Kathy Cuviello scored 57 to win flight 1.

Carolyn Kluding scored 57 to win flight 2.

Bob Lavery used his Cobra to record an ace April 4, on the 100yard No. 5 of University Park County Club.

+ Waterlefe Ken and Janis Bumgarner and Bill and Linda Gratsch scored 55 to win the step-aside scramble mixed event March 30.

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The Sarasota Crew Varsity 8 team of Cassidy Marryott, Tara Strauss, Tracy Roberts, Eliza Culp, Allie Pitchford, Kate Flanders, Devin Norder, Shawna Sims and Emily Goff remains undefeated this season after winning the 2014 FSRA Western District Championship.

THRICE CHAMPS The Sarasota Crew won 23 gold medals to capture its third-consecutive team championship at the 2014 FSRA Western District Championship April 5, at Nathan Benderson Park.

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13409 Matanzas Place Jim Soda & Stacy Haas-Goodwin941.961.5857 premiersir.com/id/A3991556 $797,500

HAMMOCKS

LAKEWOOD RANCH

7992 Megan Hammock Way Helen Wiegman 941.962.5848 premiersir.com/id/M5833172 $599,900

7673 Portstewart Drive Charlotte Hedge premiersir.com/id/A3989691

HIDDEN OAK 4929 Leatha Lane Stephen Lingley

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7414 Edenmore Street Jim Soda & Stacy Haas-Goodwin941.961.5857 premiersir.com/id/A3992633 $439,000

LAKEWOOD RANCH 12339 Thornhill Court Gregory Van Natter

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941.350.0100 $599,000

941.730.1999 $394,700

HIDDEN RIVER 4530 Hidden River Road Katty Caron 941.928.3009 $388,800

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4021 Las Palmas Way Joel Schemmel

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LAUREL OAK 941.587.4894 $1,495,000

3111 Dick Wilson Drive Gigi Silverberg

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941.587.4894 $1,195,000

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941.587.1776 $429,900

7704 Club Lane Joel Schemmel

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4815 Fallcrest Circle Marty Warren & Carmen Baskind 941.302.2408 $375,000

941.587.4894 $695,000

HIDDEN RIVER 3836 Bay Tree Road Katty Caron

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LAKEWOOD RANCH

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HIDDEN RIVER

ASHTON GLENN 5372 Anthony Lane Tamara & Todd Currey

THE FOUNDERS CLUB

4636 Hidden River Road Katty Caron 941.928.3009 premiersir.com/id/A3982356 $1,068,000

THE FOUNDERS CLUB 3815 Founders Club Drive Don Carroll 941.539.2132 premiersir.com/id/A3942105 $525,000

LAKEWOOD RANCH 12515 Highfield Circle Charles Totonis & Beth Barnett941.524.8299 premiersir.com/id/A3994186 $1,574,000

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PRESTANCIA 941.993.7279 $699,000

LAKEWOOD RANCH 13206 Palmers Creek Terrace Stacy Haas-Goodwin & Jim Soda941.587.4359 premiersir.com/id/A3992011 $1,999,000

3224 Founders Club Drive Don Carroll 941.539.2132 premiersir.com/id/A3987423 $1,179,000

SILVER OAK 8965 Wildlife Loop Ken Ipox

941.993.3695 $1,490,000

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PRESTANCIA 4369 Boca Pointe Drive Joel Schemmel

941.302.1485 $2,499,999

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PRESTANCIA

2895 Dick Wilson Drive Joel Schemmel

9236 McDaniel Lane Don Carroll

THE CONCESSION 19428 Ganton Avenue Greg Hudson

BARTON FARMS 2685 Harvest Drive Chris Price

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941.284.8008 $359,000

6923 Winners Circle Jim Soda & Stacy Haas-Goodwin941.961.5857 $1,289,000

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LAUREL OAK 2650 Dick Wilson Drive Jerry Zaback

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941.350.6885 $979,000

LAKEWOOD RANCH

HIDDEN RIVER

8209 Championship Court Jim Soda & Stacy Haas-Goodwin941.961.5857 premiersir.com/id/A3991547 $622,000

4410 Hidden River Road Katty Caron 941.928.3009 premiersir.com/id/A3974389 $599,900

LAKEWOOD RANCH

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13926 Siena Loop Jim Soda & Stacy Haas-Goodwin941.961.5857 $485,000

6605 Pebble Beach Way Carolyn & Gary Collins 941.320.0722 premiersir.com/id/A3994278 $475,000

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RIVER CLUB 9909 Laurel Valley Avenue Circle Charles Totonis & Beth Barnett941.524.8299 premiersir.com/id/A3994720 $355,900

4530 Murcia Boulevard Joel Schemmel

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THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014

CULTURE WEATHER

REAL ESTATE

Country Club Village home sells for $1.03 million.

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Russian Ballet turns tides with ‘Little Mermaid.’

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Night owl lands front row seat for sunset.

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PLAY POLO

by Josh Siegel | Staff Writer

Joan Bobowiec with Joscelyn Enmeier, 2, and 5-monthold Elias Adamson Left: Phoebe Cobb, Avery Ruffing, Abigail Cobb, Sienna Carr, Olivia Carr, Caroline Albano, Luella Sztukh and Cole Callendars wait for the action to start.

Sharon Markey and Katherine Barnes regularly attend polo matches.

Bob Twinem and Cece Lyons, 1, attend for the first time.

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Aurora, Angelica and Giulia Salustri with Lynne, Shelby and Shiloh Hartshorn

showcase Hundreds of polo enthusiasts turned out Sunday to the Sarasota Polo Club for the Observer Cup, the last polo match of the polo season.

Ten Oaks defeated Siaana 109. Steve Krueger won the MVP award, while Fransisco Llosa’s horse, Hobe, won the Best Playing Pony Award.

Ashley Bongart, Anne-Marie Harding and Gabrielle Goldin

Francisco Llosa, of Siaana, takes a break from the action.

Ten Oaks celebrates its win with Matt and Lisa Walsh, owners of the Observer Media Group.

Paul Salefsky with his son, Caden, 8, watches polo for the first time.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014

business by Pam Eubanks | Managing Editor

Missy Hamilton, of LaPensee Plumbing & Pools, with Gabriele Vest, of Grapevine Communications, and Stefanie Overturf, of Overturf’s Cleaning Floor & Fabric Care

Chamber professionals ‘power up’ at luncheon Members of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce enjoyed chips and salsa, burritos and other

Open House

Lisa Hodo, of MedTel Services, with Kevin Bojewski, of FASTSIGNS

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All proceeds benefit SMA Raider & Wrestling teams.

“Shotgun Start” at 8am at the Heritage Oak Golf and Country Club

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Malcolm Hale, of Metro PCS, chats with Jen Brown, of PayServ.

April 11 - 23

SUNDAY, APRIL 13TH 1 – 4 PM

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Mexican specialties April 2, during the chamber’s Power Connection Lunch, at Mexicali Border Cafe.

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or John Browning at 941-809-2477,

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THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014

RESCUE MISSION

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by Amanda Sebastiano | Staff Writer

Animal rescue kicks off spring with carnival Animal-lovers gathered April 5, at Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue’s Ranch location, for the shelter’s spring carnival. Attendees enjoyed an afternoon in the sun, as they visited with Honor’s adoptable animals.

Food vendors, dog treats Girl Scouts made, a bounce house and other activities filled the property.

Money raised will fund supplies to aide shelter volunteers in caring for rescued dogs and cats.

The McCoy family — parents Corey and Jenna with Hunter, 5, left, and Cooper, 9, right Left: Girl Scouts — Lael Lennon, Jennifer Shank, Lilly Riggs and Kati Wikner sell homemade dog treats.

New friends, Delia Rateri, 2, and Brody Smith, 3, enjoy the playground.

Alan Anderson, spends time with his favorite lady, Dolly.

Corissa Grothe prepares to smooch Kris Kringle.

Right: Jennifer Laub, 10, decides which flavor of lollipop to choose.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014

MAIN EVENT

by Josh Siegel | Staff Writer

Music offers Friday fun Main Street at Lakewood Ranch hosted its regular first Friday event, Music on Main, April 4.

This month’s event featured music by The Venturas.

Proceeds from the event benefited Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy, a local nonprofit.

Ashleigh, Brianna, John and Violette Negron

Left: Tony Nasser and his daughter, Breana, 6, a student at Tara Elementary School

Rebecca Lanphear and Ron Smith

Amy, Carrie, Jennifer and Shaunt Sarkissian recently moved to Lakewood Ranch from Southern California.

Brian, Jackson and Andrea McKnight attend Music on Main for the first time. Jackson is 2 years old.

The Venturas keep the crowd entertained throughout the evening.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014

TIME TO SHINE

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by Amanda Sebastiano | Staff Writer

Ranch women’s club accessorizes Members of the Lakewood Ranch Women’s Club came together April 2 with gold earrings, purses and other accessories in hand.

Women donated gently used jewelry and other items, which were available for purchase at

discounted prices at the event.

Jewelry vendors, such as Heart’s Desire, also had jewelry for sale.

Proceeds benefited Sarasota Manatee Association of Riding Therapy, SOLVE Maternity Homes and Hope Family Services.

Patti Wrobel and Phyllis Fox enjoy time together at the women-only event.

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The principals’ guide to Ashton

Photos courtesy of Frank Atura

Sarasota Ballet dancers weigh in on their favorite pieces to see in the upcoming Ashton Festival.

All six principal dancers of Sarasota Ballet have never met Sir Frederick Ashton, but they know him better than most dancers in the world.

That’s why they’ll bring the choreographer’s work to life April 30 to May 3.

Since Artistic Director Iain Webb’s appointment in 2007, the company has slowly danced its way to becoming “America’s foremost exponent of Ashton ballets,” says Alastair Macaulay, New York Times dance critic.

It’s only appropriate that the company celebrates and honors the choreographer on the 25th anniversary of his death with a four-day festival featuring his works.

“It’s a big deal because we’re pretty much known as one of the only companies in the country, and also in the world, that does the majority of his ballets,” Logan Learned, principal dancer says. “It’s a good way to not only honor Ashton, but also honor our growth as a company.”

Since Webb’s appointment, the company has grown from 30 members to 45. It has added 99 new ballets and divertissements. Ticket sales have increased from $300,000 to $1.2 million. And the company’s ability to perform Ashton has given it international recognition.

What is the connection to Ashton in the first place? Webb and his wife, Assistant Director Margaret Barbieri, danced under the founding choreographer of the British Royal Ballet’s tutelage. And now, they’ve paid it forward to their dancers.

“I don’t think without Iain and Maggie’s coaching that we’d be able to bring Ashton alive,” princi-

IF YOU GO Sir Frederick Ashton Festival When: Wednesday, April 30 through Saturday, May 3.

Noon lecture and demonstration Wednesday through Friday and 1 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. film daily; 8 p.m. performance Wednesday through Friday; and final performance and gala performance 6 p.m. Saturday.

Where: Lecture and demonstrations and films at Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Road.

Performances at Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave.

Kate Honea and Ricardo Rhodes in Ashton’s “Les Rendezvous” in 2013. Above: Honea and Ricardo Graziano in Ashton’s “Birthday Offering” in 2013.

Cost: Subscription packages from $80 to $324.

Info: Call 359-0099, Ext. 101 or visit sarasotaballet.org. pal dancer Kate Honea says. “They bring the nuances alive through us — their coaching has helped that.”

The dancers describe the characteristics of an Ashton ballet: musicality, storytelling and character development, humor portrayed through footwork and, of course, the signature “Fred step.”

“It’s one step he put in every single ballet,” principal dancer Danielle Brown says. Although, the dancers discovered that it’s not in “Monotones.”

There are plenty of Fred steps in the Ashton pieces the principal dancers share as their favorites in the upcoming festival. Here’s a look at some of the pieces they love to perform.

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Favorite piece in the festival: “Les Rendezvous,” 8 p.m. Thursday, May 1 Why? It’s my favorite!

It’s very feminine, cutesy and jumpy. Technically, it’s super hard, but you have to make it look so feminine, easy and playful. It’s all very sprightly and upbeat — I enjoy it so much. It’s the third time we’re doing it, so I think it’ll be extra fun to perform it.

I think it was the second performance that I realized how much I love this ballet.

Favorite piece in the festival: “Les Patineurs,” 6 p.m. Saturday, May 3 Why? It was one of the first things I performed with the company here in 2008, so it’s always nice every time we do it again.

It’s nice to remember that first season, and (we) always try to make it better.

Describe it: It’s a ballet that’s supposed to look like skaters on an ice rink. It has this very ornate backdrop

Describe it: It takes place in a park. It’s like “Les Patineurs,” but without the ice skating and snow. The girls are in these big white, fluffy tutus and wear huge pink bows on their heads and butts. It doesn’t have a story to it.

and there are these Chinese lanterns hanging from the ceiling and all these arches … There’s a lot of contact with the floor, and when you aren’t brushing the floor you’re trying to jump and spin in the air as if you’re doing some fancy skating.

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Favorite piece in the festival: “Birthday Offering” 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 30; and 8 p.m. Friday, May 2 Why? I think it’s so great how it shows off every female soloist’s strengths because all of the solos are so different. It would have been amazing to see it at the time it was choreographed because it featured all of the best ballerinas of the Royal Ballet.

Describe it: It’s beautiful and regal with big long tutus in all different colors.

It was for the queen on her birthday. It features seven couples, and all of the girls do the entre, or entrance.

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Favorite piece in the festival: “Illuminations,” 8 p.m.

Wednesday, April 30 Why? I love acting on stage.

I love the drama. I love blood. I love doing that!

Describe it: It’s a ballet that Ashton created based on the poet Rimbaud. It was the only ballet he created outside of England, and he choreographed it for New York City Ballet. It isn’t necessarily the story of the poet, but it’s about the events of his life combined with some of his poems. It’s like they are all on drugs.

What’s it like to dance it?

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formed it, they spent five weeks learning the steps.

This is the preparation that goes into just one ballet.

Typically, Sarasota Ballet presents three ballets in one performance a month.

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The company has never rehearsed 11 ballets at one time.

The dancers say rehearsing just one Ashton ballet

Ricky Rhodes Favorite piece in the festival: “Sinfonietta,” 8 p.m. Friday, May 2 Why? It’s just so hard. To get through it is an accomplishment. It’s like, “OK, I did that!” I have stamina, but after performing “Sinfonietta,” I can’t breathe — it’s hard.

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Favorite piece in the festival: “Symphonic Variations,” 8 p.m. Thursday, May 1 Why? It’s meaningful that the company had the opportunity to perform the ballet last year. And to do it again, I’m really excited. It’s one of those pieces that until you have done his other work, you don’t get (permission) to do it. It’s an accomplishment to say we get to perform it.

Describe it: There’s no storyline, and it’s just a stunning piece. It’s more abstract. There are three girls and three boys, and no one leaves the stage for the entire piece.

Everyone is in white and it’s very pure. It’s classical with a twist.

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Barnett, formerly with Coldwell Banker, has more than 20 years’ experience in residential real estate sales and was one of the first residential real estate associates in Lakewood Ranch.

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Country Club Village home sells for $1.03M The following residential real estate transactions took place between March 24 and March 28.

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

Patrick and Kristi Loop, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 6914 Belmont Court to Douglas and Carolyn Anderson, of Bradenton, for $1,032,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, three baths, two half-baths, a pool and 3,972 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $980,000 in 2007.

John and Lydia Kolbas, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 7339 Greystone St. to Gordon Fitzsimmons, trustee, of Lakewood Ranch, for $925,000. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, four baths and 4,304 square feet of living area.

David G. Beaton Investments Ltd. sold the home at 7014 Dominion Lane to Patricia Levitan, of Lakewood Ranch, for $900,000.

Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,216 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $760,000 in 2007.

Paul and Cindy Caputo, trustees, of Naperville, Ill., sold the home at 7010 Belmont Court to Walter and Margaret Nizinski, of Lakewood Ranch, for $900,000.

Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, three baths, two halfbaths, a pool and 3,973 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $196,300 in 2011.

Michael and Sandra Humenik sold their home at 7218 Ash-

land Glen to James and Martha O’Donnell, of Clayton, N.Y., for $885,200. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,515 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $760,000 in 2011.

Gregory and Christina Mellors sold their home at 7909 Royal Queensland Way to Jason and Lisa Albano, of Bradenton, for $595,000. Built in 1998, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,833 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $670,000 in 2007.

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Patrick and Holly Wright, of Bradenton, sold their home at 6635 Coopers Hawk Court to Robert and Carolyn Talbot, of Lakewood Ranch, for $545,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,967 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $496,800 in 2004.

Marc and Amy Goodman sold their home at 6403 Royal Tern Circle to Mark and Kathy Staddler, of Bradenton, for $355,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,401 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $278,400 in 2004.

Kenwood Park

Shirley Smythe, trustee, sold the home at 8139 Abingdon Court to Michael Zuckerman, trustee, of Binghamton, N.Y., for $499,000.

Built in 2002, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,395 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $478,900 in 2003.

This Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home, which has three bedrooms, three baths, two halfbaths, a pool and 3,972 square feet of living area, sold for $1,032,000.

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Peter and Sandy Gatti, of Riverview, sold their home at 8123 Quail Greens Terrace to Meredith and Stephen Miller, of Bradenton, for $475,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,605 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $365,000 in 2011.

Philip and Emma Carvin, of Sarasota, sold their home at 7727 Camden Harbour Drive to John and Sandra Crowley, of Bradenton, for $443,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,946 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $534,500 in 2004.

Stephen and Meredith Miller, of Bradenton, sold their home at 9105 Brookfield Terrace to Lefe Ventures LLC for $297,500. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms,

4516 Shark Drive to Janet Goldman, trustee, of Waynesville, Ohio, for $395,000. Built in 1995, it has three bedrooms, two-anda-half baths, a pool and 2,072 square feet of living area.

two baths, a pool and 2,293 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $225,000 in 2010.

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U.S. Bank, trustee, sold the home at 10637 Restoration Terrace to Joe and Brenda Taylor, of Bradenton, for $416,000. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,673 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $528,700 in 2003.

Fannie Mae sold the home at 9468 Portside Terrace to Dennis and Mary Williams, of Mission Hills, Kan., for $237,000. Built in 2002, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,792 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $365,000 in 2005.

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Richard and Joyce Borden, of Dawsonville, Ga., sold their home at 4112 Lorraine Road to David and Marti DiVita, of Bradenton, for $390,000. Built in 1980, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,224 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $230,000 in 1995.

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William Metz sold the home at 13619 Third Ave. E. to Franklin and Sarah Lane, of Bradenton, for $344,000. Built in 1991, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,397 square feet of living area. It

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983 Fish Hook Cove 5912 13th Ave. E. 8321 245th St. E. 16416 Baycross Drive 12415 Highfield Circle 16903 First Ave. E. 12760 Fontana Loop 1228 Millbrook Circle 7211 Annanhill Lane 8120 253rd St. E. 11984 Forest Park Circle 10852 Forest Run Circle 5215 Inverness Drive 8309 Grosvenor Court 1004 135th St. N.E. 9108 68th Ave. E. 5010 76th St. E. 13719 Oasis Terrace 6429 47th Ave. E. 6401 Spyglass Lane

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Alan Miller Charles McConahay Thomas Goelz Kathy Verble Richard Levy Stewart Bachler Philip Clark Earl Viney Richard Kamenshine Tamy Davis Cary Meyers James Derespino Charlotte Dergarry James Spencer Thomas Clancey Harmon Cole Mary Blair Robert Newberry Stephanie Grobleski Edward O’Connor

Amount $285,577 $150,000 $90,315 $76,743 $60,518 $43,320 $41,000 $39,779 $38,515 $35,205 $32,965 $29,637 $27,989 $18,245 $16,900 $15,677 $15,461 $15,200 $13,628 $13,000

1660 Ranch Club Blvd #A3986009 $2,595,000 Thomas Cinquegrano

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Sara Krapf and Daniel Krapf, of Concord, Calif., sold their home at 5364 Vaccaro Court to Alarra Boutell, of Cave Creek, Ariz., for $330,000. Built in 2013, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,920 square feet

6945 Woodmore Ter #A3989364 $272,900 Christine Mazur

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4911 50th Ave W #M5844546 $269,995 Leah Secondo

of living area. It previously sold for $289,900 in 2013.

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Clayton and Carolyn Ritter, of University Park, sold their home at 12547 Natureview Circle to Darren Haimer, of Bradenton, for $316,300. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,312 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $325,000 in 2008.

7905 Waterton Ln #A3992456 $1,695,000 Jessika Arman

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2590 Ranch Club Blvd #M5839692 $1,295,000 Joanna Sternberg

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8105 Warwick Gardens Ln #A3983625 $1,195,000 Nancy Phillips

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Lakewood Ranch 941-951-6660 941-320-7758

10506 Riverbank Ter #M5841733 $1,150,000 Robyn Drourr

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Anna Maria Island 941-748-6300 941-465-8843

708 Riviera Dunes Way #M5838985 $999,999 Joe Foster

Palmetto 941-907-9595 941-812-7634

660 Marbury Ln #M5843337 $925,000 Jody Shinn

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6715 Firestone Pl #A3992934 $914,900 Tammy Mast

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5208 96th St E #A3995444 Kathy Lewis

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2011 21st St W #M5836753 Lynne Callahan

John Mancini, of Bradenton, sold his home at 6201 95th St. Circle E. to Jerome Polich Jr. and Katie Keskinen, of Bradenton, for $290,000. Built in 1985, it has

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6718 Virginia Xing #A3949161 $4,500 Lisa Shope

6118 Riverview Blvd #M5824336 $2,950,000 Debbie Vogler

572 Toledo Rd #M5845137 Janet Fleming

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Bradenton 941-748-6300 941-730-4941

University Park 941-552-4200 941-320-8022

7129 Chatum Light Run #M5844411 Laurie Rastovski

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Murray Hall and Melanie Moran, of Palmetto, sold their home at 615 133rd St. E. to Larry and Deborah Robinson, of Bradenton, for $255,000. Built in 1994, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,298 square feet of living area.

Gerald Cappetto and Kristi Cappetto sold their home at 13528 Second Ave. N.E. to GRM Properties LLC for $200,000. Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,566 square feet of living area.

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Gary Murtland, trustee, of Jacksonville, sold the home at 216 141st Court N.E. to Peter Senchyshak, of Bradenton, for $289,000. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,065 square feet of living area.

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Jane Hammer, of Bradenton, sold her home at 7427 Arrowhead Run to Beazer Pre-Owned Homes II LLC for $265,000.

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James and Linda Benedict, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 1135 Millbrook Circle to Bradley and Jennifer Kaiser, of Bradenton, for $215,000. Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,685 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $163,000 in 2002.

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Edward Avripas, of Herrin, Ill., sold the home at 11638 Old Cypress Cove to Gerard and Sharon Szczygiel, of Parrish, for $299,000. Built in 2010, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,166 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $246,000 in 2010.

Dollie Garrett, of Okeechobee, sold the home at 11747 Hidden Forest Loop to Kenneth and Sharon Schmitt, of East Peoria, Ill., for $295,900. Built in 2012, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,527 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $306,000 in 2012.

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42 (1944)

Monday, April 7

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41 (1917)

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CRYPTOGRAMS 1. F E T H W A H T K F T N F V L C B T F T V O W Z I F T N E T P Z I F E T O T I F B S Z Q T V K A F E T W V H E T I F V Z . F E T H WA N L H F W V H W C C T A F T N : “ Q W L N W P T S S , O L F Q W L N WA’ F A T T N F W O S W P Q W L V W P A E W VA .”

2. Z A Z I U J I E H S S C I J Y H A Q J C L E X H R J L J Z I T N C L S W J U H I L C L E . W J S H T Y S W J HA A J LY J I : “ X Z S F W H P S . N H P I F WC F R J LV Z I J Z Q H P S S H FHUJ WHUJ SH IHHVS!”

PHASES

April 15 Full

April 22 Last

April 28 New

May 6 First

YOU’RE ABLE by Gary Cooper ACROSS 1 Donna Summer’s genre 6 Positive type of attitude 11 ___ stick (incense) 15 Recyclable containers 19 Text kin 20 Classic theater name 21 Pay to join the hand 22 A woodwind 23 Migrating honker 25 Backpack contents 26 Zeppo or Chico 27 Become mature 28 “Journey to the Center of the Earth” author 29 Run faster than 31 Inevitable, as a conclusion 34 Genetic factor 35 Smidgen that’s smashed 38 Has a craving for 39 Beginning for electric or nuclear 40 Opposite of “in every way” 42 Angler’s basket 45 Mother deer 46 It replaced the lira 48 Words that end bachelorhood 49 They’re in the will 55 Food preservative?

57 Viking ship item 58 Florida metropolis 59 “Big Band,” for one 61 Dish of meat and rice (var.)

62 Emblem of Turkey 65 Civil rights org.

67 Like screwball comedies 6814th-century literary classic (with “The”)

72Prefix in many Ocean Spray drinks 74 Arrogant one 75 One way to enjoy a frozen lake 79 Poor, as workmanship 81 Costa del ___ 82 “A Lesson from ___” 84 Ill-mannered fellow 85 Gave a hard time 87 Honestly 91 Suffix with ideal or final 92 Pointless Olympic event?

94 “Fast cash” site 95 ___ Jack (British flag) 96 Trouble for Pauline 98 Flattering, in an oily way 101 Perspiration 104 Hindu noble 105 Paparazzo’s quarry 106 Lute’s kin 110 Played the leading role 112 Alluring woman 114 “Without further ___ ...”

115 Bestow much love (on) 118 One glib with a fib 119 What political races require 122 ___-the-counter 123 Money, in slang 124 Dieter’s annoyance 125 Like Thor 126 Isn’t up to it 127 Puts two and two together 128 Comparatively crafty 129 Dermatologist’s concerns

DOWN

1 Coffee request, sometimes 2 Insect’s final stage 3 More mentally there 4 Snoop grp.

5 Methuselah-like 6 Well-thought-out 7 Puts on a pedestal 8 Gas in some advertising lights 9 Amount of medication 10 Microphone tester’s word 11 Spotted cat 12 Not repeated 13 Begin, as a journey 14 Repeated word in a Doris Day song 15 Regain consciousness 16 Lawyers’ grp.

17 Neither hide ___ hair 18 Driver’s license datum 24 Shakespeare’s waterway 29 Rich rock 30 Declares a saint 32 Vase-shaped pitcher 33 Guy’s dates 34 “... of ___ I sing” 36 Buckeye State dweller 37 Reshape 39 “Beverly Hills, 90210” actress Spelling 41 Jackal’s kin 42 Prefix with -aholic 43 “To the ___, march!”

44 Dublin’s isle 45 Aswan structure 47 Mr. Van Winkle 50 Prayer ending 51 Liquid measures 52 Altar plates 53 Come closer to 54 Food carrier 56 Secretive hooch container

60 Director’s command 63 Truckloads 64 Like a romantic dinner 65 Pecan, for one 66 Walked nervously 69 It’s all over the house 70 Weighted weapon on the pampas 71 “Make do” amount 72 Beer, after a belt 73 Platforms for speakers 76 Trendy antioxidant berry 77 Plant used in making poi 78 Adam’s garden 79 Send, as merchandise 80 “Uh-huh!”

82 Like some SoHo galleries 83 Fugitive’s flight 86 Caught sight of 88 Two-syllable foot 89 Rectangular courtyard 90 “Do ___ others as ...”

93 Birthstone for May 97 Magazine filler 99 Puts on notice 100 Stop-sign color 101 Printing goof 102 More cautious 103 “National Velvet” author Bagnold 107 Hibernation locales 108 Oft-abbreviated Latin phrase 109 Smelling organs 111 Pond organism 112 Transport by truck 113 “Employees ___” 115 Bashful’s co-worker 116 Nero’s eggs 117 Bowling pin count 119 Its logo is an eye 120 Anti-apartheid party, for short 121 Playfully noncommittal

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THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014

Easter C Visit these churches MAUNDY THURSDAY - April 17 - 4:30 & 6:30 pm GOOD FRIDAY - April 18 - 12:00 pm Choir Cantata - 7:00 pm - “The SHADOW of the Cross”

EASTER EGG HUNT - SAT. APR 19 - 10:00 AM

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church - 941-355-2798 7461 Prospect Rd., Sarasota beautifulsaviourlcms.com

Easter Events At

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

at Siesta Key Public Beach near pavilion

PALM SUNDAY CELTIC CANTATA APRIL 13 9:45 AM & 11 AM

– Bring a Beach Chair or Blanket –

Maundy Thursday Service

April 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary th

The Tabernacle Church Good Friday Communion Service

MAUNDY THURSDAY, APRIL 17

7 PM

GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 18

Taizé Service • Noon

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 20

9:45 a.m. in Sanctuary with Full Choir & Brass

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Kathi Wiggins 9:45 AM & 11 AM

Nursery Provided • Hearing Loop System Available

Informal Worship Gathering 10:00 a.m. in Community Center

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Egg Hunt for kids after service

SieSta Key Chapel preSbyterian

941.349.1166 www.siestakeychapel.org

4615 GLEASON AVE | 1 MILE NORTH OF SIESTA KEY VILLAGE OFF OCEAN BLVD

138162

The Church of the Redeemer EASTER EVE - April 19 8 pm - The Great Vigil of Easter

EASTER DAY - April 20

7, 9, and 11 am - Choral Eucharist of the Resurrection 1 pm - Spanish Mass ______________________________

HOLY WEEK

MAUNDY THURSDAY - April 17

10 am - Holy Eucharist 7:30 pm - Holy Eucharist, Foot Washing, and Stripping of the Altars 8:30 pm - Prayer Vigil (through Noon, Good Friday)

GOOD FRIDAY - April 18

Traditional Easter Celebration Service

11 am - Worship Center

941.355.8858

4141 DeSoto Road, Sarasota thetabsarasota.org

St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church Holy Week Palm Sunday, April 13th 7:45 am - Traditional

9:00 am - Contemporary w/Nursery Care 11:00 am - Traditional w/Nursery Care

Wednesday, April 16th 7:00 pm - Tenebrae Service

Thursday, April 17th

7:00 pm - Maundy Thursday Service

Friday, April 18th

Noon to 3:00 pm - Good Friday Service 6:00 pm - Stations of the Cross 7:00 pm - Good Friday Service

Saturday, April 19th

8:00 pm - Easter Vigil w/Youth Play

Easter Sunday, April 20th

7:45 am - Traditional 9:00 - Contemporary w/Nursery Care 10:00 am - Easter Egg Hunt 11:00 am Traditional w/Nursery Care

Join us for joyful, family friendly worship, and faithful service to Christ our Lord

We look forward to meeting you!

11315 Palmbrush Trail, Lakewood Ranch

From I-75, take SR 70 East (exit 217) to Lakewood Ranch Blvd (about 2.5 miles). Turn South and take the very next right, Palmbrush Trail. We are located on the north side of the road.

(941) 751-5048

www.stmarymagdalenes.dioswfl.org

St. Boniface Episcopal Church Palm Sunday services 7:45, 9:00 & 11:15 a.m.

Good Friday services

7:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday services

7:45 a.m. Eucharist with hymns 9:00 & 11:15 a.m. Festival Eucharists with Mozart’s “Spatzenmesse” featuring Choir, Strings, Trumpet & Organ

7:30 am - Walking the Stations of the Cross on Main Street 10 am - Mass of the Pre-Sanctified Noon to 3 pm - Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday 3:30 to 4:30 pm - Confessions

222 South Palm Avenue in downtown Sarasota 941.955.4263 • www.redeemersarasota.org RedeemerSarasota Complimentary parking available at BMO Harris Bank Parking Garage on McAnsh Square: April 17, 6:30-10 pm; April 19, 6:45 pm to midnight; April 20, from 6 am to 1 pm

5615 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key

(941) 349-5616 | www.bonifacechurch.org

138161

136797

(next to Marina Jack’s)

CELEBRATING NEW LIFE!

Traditional Easter Worship

The Rt. Rev. Dabney T. Smith, Bishop of the Diocese of SW Florida, will be celebrating and preaching the Maundy Thursday evening Mass, and the Easter Eve 8 pm Mass.

7 pm - Worship Center Sunrise Service On The Bay 6:30 am - Bayfront Island Park

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Community Easter Sunrise Service 6:30 on April 20th

Pine Shores Presbyterian Church 6116 Crestwood Avenue www.pineshorespres.org • (941) 922-1597

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EASTER SUNDAY - April 20th 7:00, 8:00 & 10:30 pm

138290

Easter Sunday, 9 & 11am, adult choirs, brass quintet, timpani

1031 S. Euclid Ave. (off Bahia Vista) (941)953-7044

138274

Palm Sunday, 9 & 11 a.m.

Maundy Thursday, 6pm, Holy Communion Good Friday, 12pm

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First Congregational United Church of Christ

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Celebration and houses of worship ccallahan@yourobserver.com

Trinity United Methodist Church Trinity United Methodist Church 4150 S. Shade Ave. Sarasota 4150 S. Shade Ave. Sarasota www.iTrinity.org • 924.7756

The Living Jesus Serves All in Worship!

PALM SUNDAY

www.iTrinity.org • 924.7756 Palm Sunday, April 13th Contemporary Worship - 9 th am Palm Sunday, March 24

Traditional Worship - 10:30 am

5:30p.m.: Saturday Chapel communion 9 a.m.: Contemporary worship with praise band 10 a.m.: Christian education for all ages 10:45 a.m.: Traditional worship with hymns, organ

9am‐Service; 10:30‐Easter Musical

Maundy Thursday, April 17th th 7 pm - “A Communion Experience” Maundy Thursday, March 28

6pm‐“A Communion Experience”

Saturday, April 19th 9 to 11 am - Kids EasterthEgg Hunt

Saturday, March 30

MAUNDY THURSDAY 7p.m.: Lord’s Supper communion service

EASTER SUNDAY

6:30 a.m.: SonRise worship with communion 9 Noon and 7 p.m.: “7 words from a.m.: Celebration communion with praise band the cross” worship 10 a.m.: “Break the fast” breakfast, kid’s egg hunt HOLY SATURDAY 10:45 a.m.: Festival 5:30 p.m.: Chapel communion communion, trumpet, organ service

137471

137399

GOOD FRIDAY

www.onthecorner.org 14306 Covenant Way | Bradenton, FL 34202 941 • 907 • 3939

Concordia Lutheran Church 2185 Wood Street

(along School Avenue, north of Sarasota High School) ConcordiaSarasota.org

136886

9 to 11:15am‐Kidz Eggstravaganza

Easter Sunday, April 20th Two Services - 9 am and 10:30st am Easter Sunday, March 31 Easter Brunch 10 am - noon Everyone welcome!

10:30‐Service, Easter Brunch

137321

LV7909

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EasterCelebration Faith Lutheran Church

Visit these churches and houses of worships

April 13 - Palm Sunday 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM

April 16

EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES 6:30 a.m. - Sunrise Butterfly Service in the garden (bring a folding chair) 7:30 a.m. - Early Worship 9:00 a.m. - Traditional Worship 11:11 a.m. - Casual Family Worship 137765

7750 Beneva Rd. • Sarasota, FL 34238 941-924-4664 www.faithsarasota.com

7:00 PM - Wednesday Communion/Hand Washing and Anointing

April 18 - Good Friday 3023 Proctor Rd Sarasota, FL 34231

941-955-3301

6:30 PM - Friday 7 Last Statements (Words)

April 20 - Easter Sunday 9:00 AM Communion Service 10:30 AM Easter Sunday Bring a flower for either service for the Cross

unityofsarasota.com

137378

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EASTER SERVICES

CELEBRATIONS AT 9AM and 11AM In our new Sanctuary The Rev. Dr. Christopher Carlson, Pastor

ST. ANDREW UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 6908 Beneva Road, Sarasota 34238| 941.922.7595 www.uccstandrew.org

Easter Services

April 13 - 10:30 a.m.

Sat., April 19 - 10:00 a.m.

Maundy Thursday Service

Easter Sunday Celebration of the Resurrection April 20 - 10:30 a.m.

5900 N Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota, Fl Just 2 blocks south of University

April 18

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Sanctuary open for prayer 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Bach’s St. Matthew Passion will be played during these hours

St. Paul Lutheran Church Maundy Thursday Worship

Good Friday Worship

Thursday, April 17 7:00 p.m.

Friday, April 18 7:00 p.m.

REMEMBERING THE LORD’S SUPPER

CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY 941-355-3262 • www.churchofthenativity.com An Episcopal Church serving Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

JOIN US on APRIL 20th for our EASTER SERVICE

9am & 11am

THE LAST WORDS OF CHRIST

All Are Welcome!

Children’s Easter Celebration and Easter Egg Hunt

GETTING READY FOR HOLY WEEK: Palm Sunday – 9:15 am Maundy Thursday – 6:00 pm Good Friday – 6:00 pm Easter Vigil – 5:30 pm Saturday Easter Sonrise – 7:01 am Easter Festival Services – 9:15 am

Saturday, April 19 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday – April 20

www.gracesarasota.com

6932 Professional Parkway Lakewood Ranch 941.921.5784

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church & School (The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod)

5659 Honore Ave., Sarasota, FL 34233

(childcare provided at all services)

941-921-3673 www.mygoodshep.org

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2256 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota 955-6479 – www.stpaulsarasota.org

Come Visit

PEACE CHURCH

Come celebrate God’s love at

First Presbyterian Church Holy Week

April 13 - Palm Sunday:

8:15, 9:00 & 11:00 am April 17 - Maundy Thursday: 7:00 pm April 18 - Good Friday: 12:00 Noon & 7:00 pm (Spanish) April 20 - Easter: 8:15, 9:00 & 11:00 am

Walk with Jesus Event

in our new home (near Grey Hawk Landing)

www.firstpressarasota.org

12705 State Rd 64

Sunday, April 13 - 10:00 AM - Polo Ballroom

HOLY WEEK AT PEACE

Friday, April 18 - 6:30 PM - Polo Ballroom

Palm Sunday 8:30am & 11am

Sunday April 20 - 6:30 AM - San Marco Plaza

Good Friday Communion Easter Sunrise Gathering

Egg hunt, balloon rides, fishing 12-2pm

www.PEACEpcusa.com

Easter Celebration Gathering

941.753.7778

137607

1643078

Sunday April 20 - 10:00 AM - Polo Ballroom

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Maundy Thursday 7pm Good Friday 7pm Easter 8am, 9:30am 11am 138133

2050 Oak St, Sarasota, FL (941) 955-8119 (near downtown at Washington Blvd)

Good Friday Service is on April 18th at 7pm

136665

CHRIST IS RISEN! ALLELUIA! Sunrise Worship at 7:00 a.m.

Breakfast is served beginning at 8:00 a.m.

Traditional Worship with Brass at 8:30 a.m.

Blended Contemporary Worship at 10:30 a.m.

137077

Good Friday

8:00am – Eucharist with music 10:15am – Eucharist with music & Choir 138136

Palm Sunday Worship Service Easter Egg Hunt April 17 - 7:00 p.m.

Holy Week

Palm Sunday – 8:00am no music 10:15am music and choir Maundy Thursday – 7:00pm Good Friday – noon & 7:00pm Holy Saturday – 5:00pm

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Northminster Presbyterian Church 3131 61st Street Sarasota, FL 34243 941-355-4729

Call us at 941-302-6655 or visit our website at

LAKEWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH ON THE RANCH

www.LakewoodChristianChurch.net

Lakewood Christian Church meets at The Fete Ballroom at the Polo Grille in Lakewood Ranch, located at 10670 Boardwalk Loop (Lakewood Ranch Main Street) LV7910

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Items Under $200 For Sale ADVERTISE YOUR MERCHANDISE with the total value of all items $200 or less in this section for FREE! Limit 1 ad per month, 15 words or less. Price must be included next to each item. No commercial advertising.

Ad runs 2 consecutive weeks in 1 Observer.

(No phone calls please.)

(Please provide your name and address) Email ad to: classified@yourobserver.com Online at: www.yourobserver.com Or mail to: The Observer Group P.O. Box 3169 Sarasota, Fl 34230 BOW FLEX Ultimate. Good condition. Owner’s manual and fitness guide. $199. 941-223-4601.

KOHLER DROP-IN bathroom sink. Attractive, large oval "Centerpiece" model, white. New in box. $129. 941-358-5270.

RECLINER ROCKER Chair. Excellent condition, brown. $150. Tracker tow behind garden dump cart, $50. 941-358-5186.

SUN Mountain push golf cart, $50.

Call 941-907-9530.

LADIES BIKE 26 in. Schwinn 7 speed, light blue. good condition. $65 (412) 370−3763

Autos Wanted WE BUY CARS. TOP $$ PAID FOR YOUR VEHICLES. Call Hawley Motors, 941-923-3421.

Boats ChitwoodCharters.com Cruise or Fish Hyatt Sarasota Docks 32’/53’ Yachts - 2hrs./2 months 941-383-5232

Furnishings BRAND NEW Serta Queen Pillowtop Mattress Set. Willing to sacrifice for $150. Need to sell quickly!

(941)387-4810.

LEATHER SOFA: Tan, sectional, 7 1/2’ x 7 1/2’ with large ottoman from Haverty’s. $500.

941-758-4987.

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales WATERFRONT LONGBOAT KEY ESTATE SALE

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales

Homes For Sale

ESTATE SALE Saturday, April 12 - 8:45a.m.-2p.m.

4500 Ascot Cir N. Tivoli - Longwood Run

ENJOY THE FUN!!

St. Armands Best home is 4,757 sq.ft., Very open & spacious, southside pool.

Convenient to Lido Beach & Opera.

Asking $1,800,000 Glenn Callaghan, LLC Re/Max Alliance 941-928-9020

Camel back sofa, patio set, teak tea cart, Ekornes leather chair with footstool, LeCoultre clock, Boston Acoustics speakers VR970, revolving bookcase, chests, stereo, tapestry, antique server, dining set, dinette, china cabinet, buffet, bird collection, Royal Doultons, modern roll top desk, twin beds, pair of mahogany headboards, foldaway recumbent exercise bike, lamps, 4 folding teak chairs, ladders, 6 metal shelves, luggage, books, bookcases, CDs, vacuum, linens & a little kitchen.

Sale by Julie McClure Pix: www.estatesales.net

Merchandise Wanted CASH FOR Old Military Items. Swords, uniforms, insignia & old guns. Call 941-416-3280.

Pools/Spas HOT TUB seats 5, with lounger, 110 or 220 volt.

Never used. Can deliver. Sacrifice $1895.

941-462-0633.

Good Things To Eat CLAIRE’S PRODUCE & PLANTS Local Fruits/Veggies New Arrivals: Flowers, Orchids and Ferns Tuesday - Friday 12-6 Saturday 10-6, Sunday 12-4 7275 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd.

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

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

Business Opportunities JAN PRO CLEANING FRANCHISE: $950 Down Required, Financing Available for growth, Includes customers. Earn up to $10,000 Month+.

Call 941-907-8141.

Help Wanted

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

25 Years Experience - References available

Adult Care Services IN-HOME ASSISTED LIVING. Why leave the safety, beauty and comfort of your own home to receive professional, affordable and compassionate care? You don’t need to! ElderCare Services provides complete customized care perfectly tailored to suit your needs and lifestyle. Services include, but not limited to, homemaking, transportation, running errands, meal prep., medication supervision, 24/7 medical staffing, and more.

Please call 377-4465 for more info. or visit us on the web @ eldercaresarasota.com. Licensed, bonded and insured. Lic.#30211372

GULFSIDE A/C & Heating, LLC. SALES & SERVICE, FREE ESTIMATES! 10 MINUTE RESPONSE. Visa/MC/Disc. Lic. #CAC1816929 941-962-6863.

Personal & Business Bookkeeping Accounting/ Taxes

Auto Transport SHIP YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV anywhere in the United States. Great rates, fast quotes. Call Hawley Motors, 941-923-3421.

Cleaning 30 YEARS experience. We take pride in pleasing customers. Homes, schools, churches, resorts, offices. 941-756-4570.

BLUE FISH CLEANING INC. 941-705-3812.

Insured, Bonded. Affordable reliable home cleaning, $80, 2 cleaners, 2 hours.

HOUSECLEANER for Company. Car needed, Experience helpful. Background Checked. Bring home $300-$400/wk. Call Drew 941-445-5844.

ND SPARKLE. We are a family business experienced in both home and office cleaning great rates. Call for a quote. 941-330-4466. Email: norgrasi@hotmail.com

Condos/Apts. For Rent

Flooring

SALE CONDUCTED BY ANTIQUES & CHATCHKIES For more information 941-356-3318 Look under: www.estatesales.net Waterfront Longboat Key Estate

ESTATE SALE Saturday, April 12, 9:30a.m.-3p.m.

4126 Muirfield Dr. E. Peridia (located off SR70) Rattan: glasstop dinette and chairs. Baker’s rack, dining room table, chairs and server, 2 Florida style queen bed sets, occasional chairs, lamps and tables, wall unit, vacuum, sofa bed, recliner, books, costume jewelry, decorative accessories, prints, china, glass and bric-a-brac.

Nice Sale Sale Conducted by Palma Sola Sales Numbers at 8a.m.

UNIVERSITY PARKWAY area: 3BR/2.5BA Townhouse, walk to shops, restaurants. 1 Car garage, gated, $1500/mo. No pets. Non-smoking.

941-378-7851.

Condos For Sale FABULOUS GULF FRONT STUDIO in a charming boutique resort.

Great for earning cash flow while enjoying a slice of paradise.

On site office /wonderful mgmt. $229,000 Cindy Migone (941) 812-7438 Premier Sotheby's International Realty

Homes For Rent LUXOR MHP $500/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

Homes For Sale ROSEDALE GOLF Course: $398,000. 3BR/2BA, large family room with fireplace, pool.

941-758-4987 for appt. No Agents.

MAKE YOUR PHONE RING

STONE, TILE & WOOD FLOORING INSTALLERS. 20 Years Experience. Your flooring materials or mine. Lic./Ins. Call Joe, 941-929-3000.

Home Improvement/ Remodeling DRYWALL, TEXTURE AND PAINT. 20 Years Master Craftsman. Licensed & Insured. Call Joe, 941-929-3000.

FRED’S HOME IMPROVEMENT AND REPAIR. Painting, tile, kitchen backsplash, windows, drywall, fans, just ask! 941-744-7473.

STEVE ALLEN FLOOR COVERINGS

I come to your home or office.

4 Bill Paying & Account Reconciliation 4 Organizing Personal and Business Files 4 Budgets & Financial Reports 4 Federal and State Tax Returns BONDED & INSURED Over 25 yrs. experience Telephone: 941-749-5646 yourbookkeeper@tampabay.rr.com

Pet Services DOGGY HOTEL/GROOMING. 24 Hour Daycare.

FREE Daycare with groom (we are the best).

3925 Brown Avenue behind Sleep King. doggyhotel.net 941-554-4620.

“K-9 BOOT CAMP”. Professional in-kennel pet obedience program. 40 Acre facility. 35 years proven results. Lakewood Ranch area. Von Asgard K-9 Center, Inc. Boarding - Training - Sales.

941-322-0705, www.VonAsgard.com

Pressure Cleaning PRESSURE WASHING: Residential and Commercial. ECO Cleaning. Roofs, lanais, pool areas, etc. Roof coating also. 941-756-4570.

This week’s Crossword answers

PROFESSIONAL TILE & MARBLE INSTALLATION 20 YRS. EXPERIENCE CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE 726-1802 LIC/ INS TOTAL CONCEPT HOME SERVICES. Handyman, finish carpentry, painting, power washing, gutter cleaning, etc. Free estimates. 941-924-5631.

Landscaping & Lawn Service GENTLEMAN GARDENER. Refine your space.

15 years LW Ranch resident. I’m in your backyard!

941-724-5792.

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Personal Services DO YOU NEED A PERSONAL ASSISTANT? Transportation, Personal Errands/Shopping, Doctor Appts, Housesitting, Social EventsTheater, Dinner etc. Light meal preparation/ housekeeping. Call Ms. Schwabe 941-932-2732.

HANDWRITING SERVICES. The Lost Art. Invitations, Announcements, etc. For samples and pricing call Janice 941-405-4280.

YOUR PERSONAL BOOKKEEPER, LLC Gail Sunray, Owner

562 RANGER LANE COUNTY CLUB SHORES LONGBOAT KEY 34228

Contemporary dining room set, Ridgewood baby grand piano, beautiful Broyhill furniture, 3 Tommy Bahama style bedroom sets, occasional tables, flat panel TVs & electronics, lamps, washer & dryer set, huge collection of golf clubs & balls, mega selection of fishing & sporting equipment, refrigerators & wine refrigerators, contemporary art and original Disney cels, area rugs, antiques, patio furniture, garage items, house full of bric-a-brac and much, much more!

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.

Air Conditioning

DRIVERS: $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! Great Pay! Consistent Freight, Great Miles on this Regional Account. Werner Enterprises: 1-855-517-2507.

LONGBOAT KEY CONDO: 1BR/1.5BA +den/or 2nd bedroom, full kitchen with stainless steel appliances, Corian tiles, dining room and eat-in kitchen. Nicely furnished, washer /dryer in unit.

King size sleep sofa in living room, sleeps 5.

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941-383-5309.

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Manatee Healthcare System April 2014

seminars

support groups

Surgical Options for Weight Loss Including Sleeve Gastrectomy

HOPE Stroke Support Group for Stroke Survivors and Caregivers

Thursday, April 10 / 4 – 6 p.m.

Bradenton Country Club 4646 Ninth Ave. W., Bradenton This support group is in partnership with Florida Home Health and MMH. Dinner is provided.

Please call 941.773.4628 to reserve your place.

Monthly lectures Tuesday, April 15 / 6 – 7 p.m.

LWRMC Conference Room 1 Thursday, April 24 / 6 – 7 p.m.

MMH Executive Boardroom Presented by Stelios Rekkas, MD Manatee Surgical Alliance Light refreshments served.

Call 941.708.8100 to reserve your place.

Kidney Disease Education

Latest Treatment for Thumb and Hand Pain Thursday, April 17 / 5 – 6 p.m.

LWRMC Conference Room 1 Presented by Michael J. Gordon, MD Sarasota Orthopedic Associates Light refreshments served.

Call 941.708.8100 to reserve your place.

Thursday, April 10 / 5 – 6 p.m.

LWRMC Conference Room 1 Open to those with kidney disease.

Contact: Heather Fitzgerald, RN, DaVita Dialysis Please call 941.359.0676 for information.

Women Living with Cancer Support Group

Custom Knee Implant That Fits Like a Glove Tuesday, April 22 / 10 – 11 a.m.

LWRMC Conference Room 1

Presented by William F. Bennett, MD and Paul Heiber, RN Bennett Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Light refreshments served.

Call 941.708.8100 to reserve your place.

Lap Band System Surgical Procedure for Weight Loss

Tuesday, April 22 / 6 – 7 p.m.

MMH Auditorium (off the Tower Main Entrance) Presented by Jose Erbella, MD Tampa Bay Surgical Group Light refreshments served.

Call 941.708.8100 to reserve your place.

Second and fourth Thursday of each month April 10, 24 / 6 p.m.

MMH MOMM’s Place, Suite 3F (next door to the hospital) This meeting is open to any woman who has experienced any type of cancer.

Please call 941.745.6925 for information.

Heart Failure Patient Support Group at LWRMC Third Friday of each month April 18 / 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

LWRMC Conference Room 1 Come and meet your cardiologist and the Cardiovascular Services team at LWRMC. Lunch is provided.

Call 941.708.8100 to reserve your place.

Lap-Band® Surgical Weight-Loss Support Group

Childbirth and Parenting Classes

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Manatee Memorial Hospital offer classes for expectant moms and dads.

View class schedules at: lakewoodranchmedicalcenter.com and manateememorial.com Lakewood Ranch Medical Center’s classes are held in the hospital’s Women and Children’s Center classroom.

Call 941.782.2229 for information and registration.

Manatee Memorial Hospital’s classes are held at MOMM’s Place, 250 Second Street East, Suite 3F (next to the hospital).

Call 941.745.6925 for information and registration.

Class sizes are limited. Registration is required.

Monday, April 21 / 6 p.m.

MMH Medical Office Building Lobby (next door to the hospital) If you’ve had weight-loss surgery, join us at a meeting that will keep you informed and on the road to success.

Please call 941.746.5111 ext. 57756 for information.

Post Partum Adjustment Support Group

Every Thursday of each month / 9:30 – 11 a.m.

LWRMC Women and Children’s Center Classroom Please call 941.782.2229 for information.

Sleeve Gastrectomy Support Group This group is designed to provide postoperative support.

Also for those interested in learning about surgical weight loss using the sleeve.

Please call 941.254.4957 for next date, time and location.

Lectures, classes and support groups listed are free unless a cost is noted.

Connect with us!

8330 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard Bradenton, FL 34202 941.782.2100 www.lakewoodranchmedicalcenter.com

206 Second Street East Bradenton, FL 34208 941.746.5111 www.manateememorial.com

Physicians are on the medical staff of Manatee Healthcare System, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Manatee Healthcare System.

The hospitals shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians.

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