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Lakewood Ranch home sells for $1.09 million.

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The U.S. Supreme Court hears LWR resident’s case.

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Rob Satori’s ‘requiem’ tops online charts.

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Decision revitalizes negotiations erty owners and is intended to include coherent street networks, public and civic spaces, multimodal transportation systems, environmental preservation and ecological features, while creating economic development op-

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When Lakewood Ranch resident Thomas Newman returned to his alma mater for a 50th reunion, he took home more than memories.

He captured a new honor.

Newman, a 1964 graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, received the Herbert F. Taylor Award for Distinguished Service to his university during a recent 50th reunion celebration.

Since his graduation, Newman has served as a member of the WPI Alumni Fund Board and his 25th and 40th anniversary gift steering committees.

The award is named for Herbert Foster Taylor, class of 1912, who came back to WPI as a civil engineering professor and later served as the university’s first full-time alumni secretary-treasurer. By establishing initiatives such as the Alumni Fund, Taylor established himself as one of WPI’s greatest alumni leaders.

acre county-owned parcel at the southeast corner of Fruitville and Coburn roads to Benderson Development for $3 million.

The property is located within a larger 420-acre area designated as the Fruitville Initiative. The special planning area includes lands owned by five other major prop-

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SARASOTA — Sarasota County officials hope a pending land sale to Benderson Development will kickstart their master plan for promoting smart growth and interconnectivity east of Interstate 75.

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Connor Krug and Ryan Sforzo dump a bucket of ice water over their grandfather, Dick Vitale, center, during a special charity challenge July 10.

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+ Argosy launches Sigma Beta Delta Argosy University Sarasota inducted 85 new members to its Sigma Beta Delta honorary business academic society during its first induction ceremony June 25.

Having membership in Sigma Beta Delta is the highest national recognition a business student can achieve at a college or university with a Sigma Beta Delta chapter.

by Amanda Sebastiano | Staff Writer

CDD, HOA work toward partnership The Heritage Harbour South CDD presented its first proposal with the Stoneybrook HOA. HERITAGE HARBOUR — As supervisors of the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District met July 8 for their monthly meeting, they faced one another, as well as the audience, in a new v-shaped formation.

But the change didn’t just

foster a more welcoming atmosphere: it represented open communication between the CDD and the Stoneybrook Homeowner’s Association.

“We were able to talk to and see each other, to have conversations,” Supervisor Lee Bettes said. “It made more sense, rather

than just staring at the audience.”

The groups made another stride toward a working relationship when CDD Manager Greg Cox and District Counsel Andy Cohen presented the first draft of an agreement between the CDD and the HOA for managing land-

scaping services.

If the HOA accepts the agreement, it will maintain all of the CDD- and HOA-owned land within the Heritage Harbour community and will perform

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INDEX Building Permits....17 Classifieds ...........21

Cops Corner............9 Crossword.............20

Neighborhood.......14 Real Estate...........16

Sports...................10 Weather................20

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by Pam Eubanks | Managing Editor

Court takes up ‘hearing’ initiative

Resident’s plea prompts U.S. Supreme Court to improve listening options.

LAKEWOOD RANCH — On any given day, Richard Williams needs a handful of gadgets and tools to survive in a digital, sound-filled world.

He needs an alarm clock that vibrates and releases light, a doorbell that flashes, a caption telephone, a microphone to set next to speakers and a bluetooth device for his iPad. “There’s probably : more if I sat down and ETTr.EWRilliams, y reply L wrote them,” says WilDear M tter follows m pleased liams, a resident of the This le 2, 2014. I am mmer su ary Lakewood Ranch Golf f o Janu you that this loop g m r in r fo a and Country Club. e to in a he m of th install ourtroo nited we will The items, although C e h t in U system Court of the simple, allow Williams, e m e r p u S who has severe to proitiative es. e the in ggest t a t ia S c e r found hearing loss in both pp r su I truly a making you benefit ears, to function as normalin ill k w o n o t io you ggest u s Court. , ly as possible. r e u h o t ly tion. Y s visitors to Sincere n Awareness of hearing loss s countle lk a T i Pam Eubanks is a cause for which Williams Pamela Court e h t f Lakewood Ranch resident Richard Williams, 70, also helped secure a o has advocated for the last four l a Marsh hearing loop system at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall. years with the Hearing Loss Association. And although he has helped secure the instalABOUT WILLIAMS lation of hearing loop systems Richard Williams locally, Williams, a retired attorThe Hearing Loop System works by hooking up an existing worked as a city attorney ney, now has taken his case to the microphone and amplifier to an induction loop, which is placed while teaching law at highest court possible — the U.S. around the perimeter of the theater, meeting room or area where Supreme Court.

Northwestern University, in an audience or congregation sits. The magnetic field created by After writing a letter to the Chicago, and later at the the loop projects the sound directly to a T-Coil, a wireless receiver court’s marshal, Pamela Talkin, University of North Florida, that acts as a loudspeaker inside a hearing aid. Most hearing aids in December, Williams learned are equipped with a T-Coil. in Jacksonville.

June 30 — the day he returned He argued cases before from a Hearing Loss Association the U.S. Supreme Court in 2 Amplifier conference — the U.S. Supreme 1981 and 1996.

Court will install a hearing loop He began noticing hear3 Induction loop 1 Microphone system in the courtroom this ing loss in the late ‘90s summer, as stated in a June 23 while teaching. letter from Talkin.

“I like the give and 4 Hearing “I was pretty excited,” Williams aid T-Coil take, and I couldn’t get said. “Summer is the time they the take,” Williams said, redo the court. In my mind, I was adding he received his first going to follow up. I got home hearing aid in 1998.

June 30 — the last day of the Williams reluctantly court — and I saw that (letter) in gave up teaching in 2001 my mail.” because his hearing loss Williams said his experience became too severe. attending a session of the court He retired from actively in June 2013 prompted the idea. practicing law in 2007.

Source: HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF SARASOTA He cited benefits of the hearing loop system (see graphic, right) to Talkin, including that “Advocacy is what I’ve choit does not require the pick up “It will be installed later this Court spokeswoman Kathy Arsen to do,” said Williams, who and return of receiving units and berg said the hearing loop system summer in the courtroom with headsets, operates on a universal will replace the FM and infra-red plans for it to be in place for use has been an active member of frequency, has no hygienic con- listening devices the court has when the term begins in Octo- the Hearing Loss Association for about four years. “I’m a lawyer. cerns and is inconspicuous for made available to courtroom ber,” Arberg said.

That’s what we do — advocate.” the user, among others.

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The Braden River High graduate will perform as part of the “American Idol Live!” tour at 8 p.m. July 17, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.

Woolf also will make stops at other Florida cities and venues, including Ruth Eckerd Hall, in Clearwater.

Other former “American Idol” contestants on the tour include season 13 winner Caleb Johnson, Jena Irene, Alex Preston, Jessica Meuse, C.J. Harris, Malaya Watson, Majesty Rose and MK Nobilette.

+ LECOM welcomes dental class of 2018 The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine welcomed its next class of future dentists during orientation July 11.

The 100 students who make up the School of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2018 mark the school’s third class since LECOM’s East County campus started the school in 2012.

Students started classes July 14.

+ Correction A story is the July 3 Spirit of America special section should have stated Dr. Francisco Marcano-Soltero owns his own dental practice, Sarasota Center for General Dentistry, located in Lakewood Ranch.

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 Manatee County School District Workshop — 3 to 5 p.m. July 22, at the School District’s headquarters, 215 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton  Manatee County School District Meeting — 5:45 to 8 p.m. July 22, at the School District’s headquarters, 215 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton

by Pam Eubanks | Managing Editor

FDOT to construct Cattlemen sound wall

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As part of the University Parkway/Interstate 75 improvement project, FDOT will construct a 1.06-mile sound wall.

EAST COUNTY — As the Florida Department of Transportation prepares to improve the intersection of University Parkway and Interstate 75 with a diverging diamond interchange, it also will modify the view along Cattlemen Road.

After determining the interchange improvement would impact noise levels for residences along sections of Cattlemen Road, FDOT now will construct a roughly 1.06-mile sound wall there, stretching from about Richardson Road to just south of Nathan Benderson Park.

FDOT surveyed residents in the Gateway Lakes and San Palermo communities, as well as some private residences in the area, to determine whether to construct the barrier wall. Of 42

homeowners surveyed, 35 voted in favor of the wall.

“The people have spoken,” FDOT District 1 spokesman Robin Stublen said.

Now, FDOT awaits a decision from Sarasota County about the wall’s color and texture. The county also can pay to have customized sound-wall panels, costing up to $20,000 per form, constructed at its expense.

Stublen said federal law requires FDOT to study noise impacts during its planning phase for the intersection.

Stublen said construction of sound walls coincides with roadway improvements. If proposed projects increase noise levels to certain levels, FDOT must survey homeowners about installing a sound barrier. Homeowners de-

BY THE NUMBERS 1.02 In miles, length of proposed sound-wall barrier 20 In feet, typical length of a sound wall panel from center of post to center of post 22 In feet, height of the sound wall 35 Number of residents who indicated they want a sound wall 3.54 million In dollars, estimated cost of the sound wall cide whether to proceed.

Residents in the Preserve at Tara have petitioned for a sound barrier from State Road 70 to Linger Lodge Road without suc-

cess. But, Stublen said, FDOT only considers a noise barrier when there is a modification of an existing roadway. If the noise barrier meets federal and state requirements, it would be constructed with the roadway improvements.

Stublen said FDOT has a design project ongoing for improvements to State Road 70 and I-75, but it is not as far along as the University Parkway/I-75 project.

“A noise study of this area is included with this design project, including a survey of impacted and benefitted residents, just as was done for the I-75 and University design project,” Stublen said. “If a noise barrier for the Preserve at Tara is found during the design process to meet feasibility and cost reasonableness requirements, a survey of impacted and benefited residents will be conducted.”

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high marks by Amanda Sebastiano | Staff Writer

YourObserver.com School district improves NORTH AMERICA’S BEST OVERALL LOCAL NEWS SITE 20% in state assessment All but two East County elementary and middle schools earned preliminary A grades on the FCAT.

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EAST COUNTY — A school disFCAT RESULTS trict that has weathered its share of legal and budgetary hardships has SCHOOL NAME 2014* 2013 something about which to boast.

Braden River Elementary A B Manatee County improved in C C William H. Bashaw Elementary preliminary school grades the Freedom Elementary A B Florida Department of Education B.D. Gullett Elementary A B Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch B C released for elementary and midGilbert W McNeal Elementary A A dle schools July 11.

A C Tara Elementary “Our district is on the path to Robert A A Willis Elementary greatness,” Schools SuperintenGene Witt Elementary A A dent Rick Mills said. “The release of school grades confirms that MIDDLE SCHOOLS statement. I’m very proud of our Braden River Middle A B students, parents, teachers and adCarlos E. Haile Middle A A ministrators for all the great work A A R. Dan Nolan Middle they’ve done over the past year.” *preliminary Eighty percent of area schools received a C or better, up from 60% in 2013. attendance, test scores and other factors All East County schools received A’s, with to determine area schools’ performance the exception of Imagine Charter at Lake- throughout a school year. wood Ranch, which received a B (compared The district views the information gathwith a C last year) and Bashaw Elementary, ered as a tool to help determine which stuwhich received a C (same as last year). dents need extra help.

Specifically, Tara Elementary School imAnother tool Aranibar believes improved proved from a C in 2013 to an A. school grades is strategic alignment — regAssessment highlights include: ularly reviewing teachers’ and administra• 17 schools improved one letter grade; tors’ resumes to determine if their educa• seven schools improved two letter tional strengths are being fully utilized. grades; and “The idea is to look and say, here are the • 15 schools received A’s. positions we need, here’s what we’re missSchool Board Chairwoman Julie Aranibar ing,” Aranibar said. “We’re focusing on credits the district’s high marks as a result what our students need. We have to be able of initiatives Mills has led since he became to identify what we need in our schools. I superintendent more than a year ago, in- see forward movement.” cluding the creation of data teams. The Contact Amanda Sebastiano at amanconcept, announced in February, assesses das@yourobserver.com.

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Milen family celebrates milestone Tony Milen celebrates his family’s 60 years in the car washing business.

EAST COUNTY — The only business Tony Milen has ever known is that of washing cars.

His father, Jack Milen, opened his first car wash a few years before Tony was born.

Tony Milen remembers standing beside his father at work when he was just 3 years old.

He started washing cars for about $2 an hour when he was 13.

“My life has always been with the business,” Milen said.

“My father absolutely built a legacy. Everyone loved my dad.

He would help employees in Courtesy photos the middle of the night. I’d like Tony Milen’s father, Jack Milen, opened his first Jax Kar Wash in 1954 in Detroit. to think I’m that kind of man.”

Sixty years after his father Over the years, Tony and his opened the first family car brothers, Bruce and Michael, wash, Milen, 58, continues the helped their father grow the busiTony Milen legacy. He co-owns Clear Sunness by adding more locations. set Car Wash, located off State Tony Milen retired when he Road 64 East, with his brother, moved to Florida in 2005. But in Bruce, after coming out of retire2008, he noticed Clear Sunset Car ment to purchase the facility in Wash was up for sale, just one 2008. year after it opened.

Milen celebrated his lifelong He purchased the wash, keepcareer in car washing and his ing the name because the car family’s milestone with a recent wash was already in running trip to Michigan to visit the six order and the decorations — car wash locations Bruce Milen beach-themed pictures, paint operates. colors and signage — suited the He also hosted a Kar Wash for area, he said.

Kids event July 16. Attendees re- Tony Milen emerged out of retirement to purchase Clear Sunset Car But the location has the same ceived $1 car washes with pro- Wash off State Road 64 in 2008. feel as Jax, he said. ceeds benefiting the Foundation Milen said he brings the fastup to vice president of his father’s paced mentality of a Midwestfor Dreams’ Dream Oaks Camp, complaining, he said.

“As I get older, I think about my company, Jax Kar Wash, by the erner to East County’s more rean East County-based camp for dad doing all the marketing and time he was 28. “I’ve developed a laxed neighborhood, he said. children with special needs.

Now that Milen owns his own brand development on his own real appreciation of what he had Most importantly, he hopes car wash company, he realizes before my brothers and I were to do to build a business.” he’s making his father proud.

Jack Milen started the first Jax the scope of work his father per- old enough to help him,” said Contact Amanda Sebastiano at formed on a daily basis without Milen, who had worked his way Kar Wash in 1954. amandas@yourobserver.com.

FAMILY AFFAIR Tony Milen grew up watching his father, Jack Milen, wash cars. He and his brothers worked in the family business.

Tony Milen, who moved to the area in 2005 with his wife, Terri, hopes their sons, Jesse and Charlie, may consider a career in the family business one day, as well.

Tony Milen doesn’t force the idea on his children, but he hopes they understand their heritage.

Jesse Milen, 22, may already have the idea: he works at a car wash in Denver while considering college options.

THEN AND NOW

What has changed over the years?

“Mostly just the technology has changed. Before my time, back in the day, car washes used mitters — people who wore aprons from their necks to their ankles and dunked their hands in soapy buckets to wash cars. They wore huge mitts and did everything by hand. Today, we have a lot of hybrids. Then came the cloth machines and high-pressure washing techniques.

And the prices, I guess are different. I remember when it was $1 to wash a car.”

— Tony Milen, co-owner of Clear Sunset Car Wash

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EAST COUNTY — Kristin Becnel smiles as she points to hundreds of names handwritten in black Sharpie on the concrete beams of Bayside Community Church’s expansion.

Each name, she says, verifies the church’s mission to serve the four communities surrounding its locations.

The names are not only the product of a June 27 monthly nighttime service, but also represent the community’s role as Bayside constructs a new $16 million, 70,000-square-foot auditorium at its main campus.

“It’s exciting to see people’s anticipation and excitement for what’s next,” said Becnel, Bayside’s executive director of creative ministry. “They want to be involved.”

Willis Smith Construction crews have established the building’s skeleton with the basic roofing, beams and concrete flooring in place. The contractor is on schedule for a December completion.

Once finished, the new building will feature “fixed theater seating,” nine classrooms, a boat-themed children’s play area and a range of other amenities for guests.

The new facility will replace the current auditorium, which holds up to 1,000 people, Administrative Director Dave Neiman said. The current auditorium will likely house middle- and high schoolaged youth group activities, Becnel said, although no definitive plans have been made for the space, yet.

Construction has also started on the addition of 791 parking spaces to accommodate churchgoers, Neiman said.

The addition will have the capacity to hold about 2,500 attendees.

Since it opened its doors on State Road

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Willis Smith crews should have the $16 million project finished by December.

BY THE NUMBERS 4 The number of Bayside locations 1,000 The capacity of the current

East Bradenton auditorium 2,500 The capacity of the new facility 70,000 The square footage of the new facility 16 million In dollars, the price of the construction 64 in 2010, Bayside has planned to grow.

Its east campus already offers five services on the weekends — three on Saturdays and two on Sundays.

“The need was there for this new building,” Becnel said. “Having more room allows us to do more things with the community. I’m most excited about the opportunity to provide more services and to serve more people.”

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Vitale ‘chills’ for charity LAKEWOOD RANCH — As Dick Vitale tiative to support the Kay Yow Cancer sat outside the Lakewood Ranch First Fund. Fellow broadcaster Leah Secondo Watch restaurant July 10, his primary pur- challenged Vitale to participate, vowing to pose wasn’t to eat pancakes or sign auto- donating $50 to the fund on Vitale’s behalf if agreed to have one bucket of ice water graphs. dumped on him. If he didn’t, Instead, the ESPN Hall-ofhe would have had to donate Fame basketball commentator and Lakewood Ranch YOUROBSERVER.COM $250 to the cause.

She offered the challenge to resident braced himself for Now that’s cold, baby! other broadcasters from the a morning chill, as members Watch Vitale withstand event, as well. of his family, the Cardinal 30 ice baths.

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Vitale took off his shoes, but sported kha- per bucket of water to raise money for The V Foundation for Cancer Research. ki shorts and a polo shirt for the occasion.

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Dear Editor, Your article “Fort Hamer Bridge Satisfies NEPA Permit Requirements, (East County Observer, July 10, 2014): A sidebar, to this story, entitled “Bridge Basics” states “Manatee County considers the bridge the final piece in the

long-planned 44th Avenue extension, which connects Cortez Road and its nearby beaches in the west to Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding area, in the east.”

A casual look at the map would reveal that the 44th Avenue extension will reach the Braden River, which lies between it and Lakewood Ranch.

Does the county plan a ferry?

A catapult? Are there plans to pave the Braden River, about which we are unaware?

Those of us who live along 45th Street (which after widening from two lanes to four will serve as the “temporary terminus” of 44th Avenue, providing a link to Lakewood Ranch via a left turn onto State Road 70) have been assured that 44th Avenue will eventually cross the Braden River to directly connect with Lakewood Ranch.

Thus, it is hard to understand how the Fort Hamer bridge, which has no immediate connection to the 44th Avenue extension, can be the “final piece” of anything.

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Benderson proposes to build a multibuilding light industrial Class A campus totaling between 400,000 and 500,000 square feet of industrial, manufacturing and office space.

“It’s taking the whole idea of light industrial and turning it into a beautiful park,” said Larry Fineberg, executive director of industrial office and warehouse for Benderson. “From a development standpoint and an attraction standpoint for the county, that’s the type of high-paying jobs we want to attract here and are going to diversify our economy. We still have a lot of work to do.”

Lin Kurant, real estate services manager for Sarasota County, said staff will work on fine tuning the contract with Benderson over the next month.

“We’re going to try to bring that back by the end of August,” she said. “We have been working on a contract for quite some time, but these types of situations require a lot of contingencies.”

The county will also secure rezoning and site plan approvals.

Benderson will close on the property once those approvals and other due diligence has

BY THE NUMBERS 20.9 In feet, elevation of the 100-year flood plain

41.34 In acres, size of county-owned site

420 In acres, total size of properties located within the Fruitville Initiative boundary

114,000 In cubic yards, the minimum amount of fill needed to raise the property to an elevation similar to comparable properties

been completed, likely in the fall.

“We’ve been working on this Fruitville Initiative for about six years. We need a catalyst to get things moving,” Commissioner Joe Barbetta said. “And they are promising to get out of the ground within six months. It’s not going to be sitting vacant. It will trigger interest. The EDC already is excited about marketing this, even though it’s not final.”

Commissioner Christine Robinson agreed.

“The purpose in selling this property was to generate high quality economic development within the area,” she said. “With the identified need, I believed that this development will be an economic driver in the Fruitville Initiative.”

Commissioner Nora Patterson, who voted against the sale price, said she did not believe Benderson’s proposal was an appropriate or best use of the property.

“I have no problem with the industrial use. I have problems building spec drawings on it,” she said. “If we waited even a year, I think we would find we undersold the property.”

She also said she believes the construction of spec buildings may result in the relocation of already established businesses from one tenant property to another, rather than an influx of new businesses.

“It’s been envisioned for years as an incentive property,” Patterson said. “We’ve gone through several such negotiations. We’ve come very close.”

Per the agreement, Benderson must comply with Fruitville Initiative special planning area requirements, close within 120 days of rezoning the property and start construction on the first 200,000 square feet of building within six months of closing.

Benderson also will dedicate 28 feet of the property to the cre-

OFFER ABOVE THE PLAIN Sarasota County deemed 42.2 acres at the southeast corner of Fruitville and Coburn roads as surplus and authorized their sale in July 2013.

In September 2013, the property appraised at between $4.1 and $4.6 million. However, the appraisal did not take into account that the property sits below the 100-year flood plain.

A subsequent appraisal determined the property would need 52,000 cubic yards of fill to bring it to the 100-year flood plain elevation of 20.9 feet.

Another 62,000 cubic yards of fill would be needed to bring it to the elevation of comparable properties.

The adjacent Coburn Road has an average elevation of 23 feet, so fill requirements were established at 22 feet.

The new appraisal, released in March, valued the property at $3 million and decreased its size by .86 acres because Sarasota will retain a drainage canal on the west side of the property.

Benderson Development originally had offered $2.5 million for the site. ation of a pubic linear park on the southern edge of the site, adjacent to the county’s neighboring 400-acre park known as the Celery Fields.

Benderson will fill the site with an estimated 190,000 cubic yards of fill (at an estimated cost of $2.25 million) because the property is located within the 100-year-flood plain.

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Supervisor Richard Lane reviews the terms of the HOA and CDD agreement.

AGREEMENT / PAGE 1 the daily routine maintenance of common grounds and facilities.

The groups will meet July 29 to discuss the draft’s wording and to create an agreement that satisfies both parties.

Agreement highlights include: • The HOA will provide the funding and take responsibility for the maintenance of areas defined in the agreement’s scopeof-work section, which includes main and back entrance gate systems, roadways, landscape and irrigation, streetlights and parks and recreation facilities; • The CDD will continue to maintain all lakes and wetlands, sidewalks and curbs; • The association will contract with a vendor to perform property maintenance; and • The association will consult with the CDD on contract specifics, such as pricing.

At the workshop later this month, supervisors will address issues such as maintenance standards and the CDD’s role in selecting contractors.

Participants also will discuss how frequently the HOA should report on CDD-owned landscaping to CDD officials. The agreement suggests monthly reports.

“We really don’t need to hear monthly reporting. That’s unnecessary,” Bettes said.

Supervisor Richard Lane suggested adding to the agreement that the CDD could use the HOA’s handyman. The selected individual would change batteries on the speed radar signs and would complete other small tasks around the community.

HOA President Tom Bakalar did not express his or the HOA’s feelings toward the agreement’s specifics, because the group had not read the draft over thoroughly by meeting time last week, he said.

But Bakalar sees the first attempt at an agreement as a positive step forward, he said.

“I believe that the initial proposal from the CDD is a good start to what I hope will be an effective, functional and practical agreement between the two boards,” Bakalar said. “I think all the potential sticking points can be worked out through dialog and compromise, and time and effort.”

Contact Amanda Sebastiano at amandas@yourobserver.com.

IN OTHER BUSINESS • Lighthouse Cove requested the installation of 12 speed bumps throughout the community. The CDD agreed to discuss the issue at its Aug. 5 meeting.

• Supervisor Richard Lane and CDD Vice Chairwoman Michelle Patterson asked District Engineer Rick Schappacher to research solar panel-powered radar signs to alleviate the high cost of batteries for the current speed detectors.

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JULY 8 PAINT PAWN 11:42 a.m. — 4300 block of 53rd Avenue E. Civil Dispute/ Ownership. A man reported that a former subcontractor had allegedly retained painting equipment that he’d lent him. The complainant now alleges that the subcontractor had pawned the equipment because the subcontractor is disputing the payment owed to him. The location, time and items allegedly pawned are unknown. The complainant says he last saw his equipment at the subcontractor’s residence.

JULY 9 IPAD THEFT 10:52 a.m. — Intersection of State Road 70 and Lockwood Ridge Road. Burglary to Convey—Larceny. The victim reported that an unknown person(s) allegedly stole his employer’s iPad from the vehicle parked at the location.

BEER BOND 2:53 p.m. — 16000 block of State Road 64 E. Defraud Inn-

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EGGS-ACERBATED 12:49 p.m. — 11700 block of Forest Park Circle.

Criminal Mischief Misdemeanor $200 and Under. A woman reported unknown person(s) egged her home with about one dozen eggs.

She resides in a gated community and will check with the security guards for possible available video footage. The woman said she cleaned off most of the egg herself. She hired a company to clean the home properly, as well. She estimated the damage to her home and lawn at $200.

keeper Less than $300. The patron ordered two beers at the restaurant. He then went outside, got into his vehicle and attempted to leave the establishment without paying for the merchandise. The bartender and manager witnessed the incident. The deputy arrived and detained the patron. The suspect spontaneously uttered that he would have paid for the beers ($6) if he had the money.

The deputy waited about 30 minutes for the suspect to locate any money, which yielded negative results. The deputy collected a sworn affidavit from the bartender and arrested the patron without incident.

SNEAKY HANDS 6:19 p.m. — 2900 block of 53rd Avenue E. Theft between $300 and $5,000. The deputy arrived in reference to grand theft.

After speaking with loss prevention, the deputy determined an employee had taken $340 from the cash drawer. The employee was charged with grand theft and taken to jail.

TRUNK TROUBLE 8:49 p.m. — 300 block of Cape Harbour Loop. Criminal Mischief Misdemeanor $200 and Under. A man reported

unknown person(s) attempted to enter the trunk of his car.

The trunk now is slightly misaligned, but not enough to file an insurance claim. A deputy dusted the trunk for prints, but did not find any.

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Nine-year-old Ava Krug captured the Little Mo Florida Sectional 9U Girls “The Road to the 17th Annual Little Mo Nationals” tennis championship July 12 and July 13, at Serendipity Country Club in Sarasota.

The Out-of-Door Academy third-grader defeated Ponte Vedra Beach’s Natalie Outcalt 6-0, 6-1 in the quarterfinals.

She then beat Naples’ Lily Dounchis 6-3, 6-0 in I was really excited because I really wanted to win this tournament. I trained hard to win it, and I did.

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the semifinals before beating Naples’ Sia Dihenia 6-0, 6-0 in the finals.

By winning the Florida sectional, Krug, who practices six to seven days a week at the Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center, qualified for the Little Mo East Regionals July 26 through July 28, at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. win, and I love playing matches.

I look up to my cousin Sydney Sforzo because she’s really good at tennis.

We see each other a lot, and she always talks to me about the game (itself).

The biggest thing I’ve learned is not to look tired. If you look tired, then your opponent gets excited, and they start to get up and start hitting.

I’m looking forward to playing in the (East Regional) and trying to win. I don’t get nervous when I’m on the court because I know I’m going to do well. I just always try my hardest.

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+ Lakewood Ranch Little League wins sectional title The Lakewood Ranch Little League 10/11 AllStars captured the Section 4 championship July 11 and July 12, in Brandon.

Lakewood Ranch went 3-0, defeating Land O’Lakes (16-3), South Brandon (151) and Lake Wales (8-0).

The team now advances to the State of Florida Tournament July 18 through July 20, at Lakewood Ranch Park.

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Although Rob Satori is known locally as the “Sinatra guy,” he also impersonates musical icons such as Van Morrison, Jimmy Buffet and Sammy Davis.

Piano Man East County resident Rob Satori’s passion for music began when he started piano lessons as a child. Now, he composes music. ‘I never know where the ideas are going to come from,’ he says. years ago, after learning about the Oklahoma City bombing in April 1995.

“It was like my hands rose on their own and went to the keyboard,” Satori recalls, adding he wrote the song in memory of the victims. “I went with it.”

He put the disc away but after finding it a few months ago he reworked the song using symphonic sounds on new equipment.

He hopes to have the piece scored for a full orchestra soon, in time for the 20th anniversary of the bombing that inspired it.

In the meantime, Satori, owner of Rob Satori Entertainment, continues along a musical path.

He explains his work as a tree of music, with his passion for music as the tree’s trunk and his musical ventures as its branches: piano lessons, songwriting, leading a church music program and even playing piano at assisted-living facilities — a business he developed after visiting his father, who had Alzheimer’s disease, in one and playing piano for him as a way to communicate.

“I get to do what I love to do;

it’s nice,” Satori says. “It’s a lot of work.”

But writing music remains Satori’s utmost passion.

“I made a commitment to myself this year to write daily,” he says. “If I had my druthers, I’d write music all day.”

“I write whatever I feel led to write, which is quite diverse,” he adds.

His song list spans genres, from classical/romantic to pop to patriotic to country. The pieces published on Broadjam, for example, can be selected for soundtracks, commercials, movies or purchased just for listening.

Satori says he’ll keep writing until his lifelong goal is fulfilled.

“When you represent the God idea — the creative idea to its finest — you have to carve it, cut it and scrape it and build it,” Satori says. “Once it’s just right, you have to cook it again. That prods me to make the music better.”

“I still have yet to reach my millions of people,” he says. “But I’m not dead yet.”

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Rob Satori explains his love for music as if it were a tree. Music acts as the tree’s trunk — his foundation. From it, his musical endeavors, like branches, grow to support his passion. They vary from playing in bands (previously), teaching piano, songwriting and disc jockeying for events and weddings to performing at nursing homes, among other tasks.

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While the score shows passages of presto and of adiago, Satori’s passion for music remains his reprise.

“When I was a young kid, about 7 years old, I had just started playing piano,” Satori says. “I said to my mom, ‘I want to be a great composer like Bach, Beethoven or Mozart.’ But, I added: I want to be a living one, not a dead one. That cracked my parents up.”

At 55, Satori’s aspirations haven’t changed, but most of his other musical endeavors — leading the music program at Unity of Sarasota church and disc jockeying, for example — pay the bills.

But Satori’s compositional skills, in particular, have seen success in recent weeks. His classical piece, “Requiem for the Cherubim,” has landed at the top of the classical/romantic category chart on broadjam.com, a music publishing opportunity-site from which publishers seek material from musicians for radio, film and television.

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Country Club Village home sells for $1.09M The following residential real estate transactions took place between June 30 and July 4.

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Robert Balit and Monica Turner, of Quebec, Canada, sold their home at 6923 Winners Circle to Farhad Foroughi and Dora Jarquin, of Lakewood Ranch, for $1.09 million. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, four baths, two half-baths, a pool and 4,433 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.8 million in 2006.

River Club South

Jerry and Lisle Ogle, of Bradenton, sold their home at 9616 Royal Calcutta Place to Daniel and Pamela Wood, of Bradenton, for $605,000. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,580 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $547,300 in 2012.

Gary and Charlotte Robson, of Bradenton, sold their home at 10305 Tamo Shanter Place to Melvin and Karen Hoffman, of Bradenton, for $449,900. Built in 1994, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,836 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $259,000 in 1996.

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John Filburn and Marlene Balint, of Bradenton, sold their Unit 201 condominium at 6427 Moorings Point Circle to Roy and Winnifred Johnson, of Lakewood Ranch, for $593,000. Built

lanta, sold the home at 8430 Idlewood Court to Robert Zelen and Laurie Moriber-Zelen, of White Plains, N.Y., for $305,000. Built in 1997, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,201 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $215,000 in 2001.

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This Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home includes 4,433 square feet of living space, four bedrooms and a pool. in 2005, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,963 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $629,100 in 2005.

Patricia Bradbury, trustee, of Lakewood Ranch, sold the Unit 102 condominium at 6416 Moorings Point Circle to Judith Cromer, of Lakewood Ranch, for $270,000. Built in 2005, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,804 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $220,000 in 2011.

Rye Wilderness Estates

Matthew and Sherri Effinger, of Hamilton, Ind., sold their home at 16707 Fourth Ave. N.E. to Patrick Coomer Jr. and Melanie Scirocco-Coomer, of Celebration, for $565,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,458 square feet of living area. It previously

sold for $575,000 in 2013.

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U.S. Bank National Association, trustee, sold the home at 10611 Winding Stream Way to Kenneth and Rebecca Kutska, of Bradenton, for $520,000. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,671 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $779,000 in 2007.

Edgewater Village

Carla Moore, of Bradenton, sold her home at 8208 Waterview Blvd. to Thomas Jernigan and Yang Zheng, of Bradenton, for $470,000. Built in 1996, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,823 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $306,000 in 1997.

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William and Meghan Newsome, of Medford, N.J., sold their home at 6532 Coopers Hawk Court to Edilson and Vanclea Ramos, of Lakewood Ranch, for $450,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,045 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $475,000 in 2008.

Deborah Hartzell, trustee, of Holmes Beach, sold the home at 13412 Purple Finch Circle to Penelope and Brendon Gillson, of Bradenton, for $322,000. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,466 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $325,000 in 2008.

Watercrest

JQ Properties LLC sold the Unit 204 condominium at 6310 Watercrest Way to Jeffrey Kahn and Linda Kahn, trustees, of Sarasota, for $450,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,134 square feet of living area. It sold for $412,700 in 2005.

James and Catherine Gingerich, of Porter, Ind., sold their Unit 203 condominium at 6310 Watercrest Way to Michael Ramalho and Gail Karaman, of Lakewood Ranch, for $330,000. Built

in 2005, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,742 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $540,000 in 2005.

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Jeffrey and Christina Lee, of Ellenton, sold their home at 1130 136th St. N.E. to Dorothy Gay, of Sarasota, for $427,000. Built in 1974, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 4,588 square feet of living area. It sold for $145,000 in 2001.

Heritage Harbour

Ann and Gregory Smith sold their home at 7811 River Preserve Drive to Patricia and Christopher LeBlanc, of Dover, N.H., for $425,000. Built in 2008, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,574 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $369,900 in 2008.

Ron and Christina Curran, of Apopka, sold their home at 220 River Enclave Court to Robert and Carolyn Grinton, of Bradenton, for $248,800. Built in 2007, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,696 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $213,100 in 2007.

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Bruce and Carolyn Stevens, trustees, of Fisherville, Ky., sold the home at 6827 Tailfeather Way to Donald and Constance Williams, of Bradenton, for $424,900. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,364 square feet of living area.

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4711 Spinnaker Drive 5637 Avista Drive 5616 Goodpasture Glen 6156 Palomino Glen 6655 Pebble Beach Way 6957 Stetson St. Circle 12150 Longview Lake Circle 7910 209th St. E. 7726 235th St. E. 6380 Watercrest Way 114 166th St. N.E. 9917 Laurel Valley Ave. Circle 6406 Turners Gap Road 14239 Cattle Egret Place 701 137th St. N.E. 9983 Cherry Hills Ave. Circle 16315 Baycross Drive 16239 Daysailor Trail 6723 Tumbleweed Trail 8429 Abingdon Court

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John Warfield Eleanor Wood, trustee Chris McGill Robert Koontz George Huntress William Wright Shawn Thompson David Nemecek Brian Biegel Stanley Schuer Robert Dapper James Basch Lois Kurtz Jeffrey Chandler Stan Pinkus Andrew Pyne James Doyle Jr. Dennis Geer Victoria Ormsby Gary Kravitz

$95,000 $73,089 $42,000 $40,000 $33,000 $33,000 $30,000 $26,426 $20,000 $16,838 $16,517 $16,315 $15,190 $15,066 $14,640 $13,059 $12,369 $11,500 $11,462 $11,154

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John and Linda Hodges sold their home at 6415 Turners Gap Road to Kerry and David Becker, of Bradenton, for $375,000. Built in 1996, it has three bedrooms, two baths,

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William and Gloria Weed, of Sarasota, sold their home at 309 Snapdragon Loop to Gerald and Sherry Cordero, of Bradenton, for $387,500. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,499 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $331,600 in 2004.

Christopher and Allison Sherwin, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 1426 Brambling Court to Nancy Robbins, of Bradenton, for $359,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,163 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $290,000 in 2012.

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Andrew and Tammy Tams, of Essex, United Kingdom, sold their home at 7271 Belleisle Glen to Anthony and Cynthia Morton, of Lakewood Ranch, for $370,000. Built in 2012, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,977 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $315,500 in 2012.

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The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, sold the home at 15216 21st Ave. E. to Jason and Leslie Bouchard, of Bradenton, for $333,000. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,841 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $649,300 in 2006.

Stoneybrook at Heritage Harbour

Christopher and Gillian Stallard, of Essex, United Kingdom, sold their home at 7828 Haven Harbour Way to Michael and Maria Amenta, of Bradenton, for $330,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,222 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $310,700 in 2003.

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Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. sold the home at 5231 Creekside Trail to Spencer Allen and Eric Leventhal, of Sarasota, for $322,000. Built in 2001, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,436 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $323,100 in 2001.

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sold their home at 12109 Forest Park Circle to Shannon Duvall, of Bradenton, for $319,000. Built in 2012, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,104 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $297,800 in 2012.

Palmbrooke at River Club North

Judith Cromer, of Lakewood Ranch, sold her home at 10342 Palmbrooke Terrace to Joseph Picone, of Sarasota, for $315,000. Built in 1994, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,201 square feet of living area.

Chaparral

Elizabeth Strong, of Sarasota, sold her home at 6836 Winslow St. to Seabury Stanton II and Valerie Wawrin, of Hampton Falls, N.H., for $295,000. Built in 1999, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,045 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $195,400 in 1999.

Braden Pines

Cameron Kolesa and Jillian Frey, of Bradenton, sold their home at 10408 Forest Run Drive to Michael Frye, of Bradenton, for $283,000. Built in 1982, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,681 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $168,000 in 2011.

Hidden Oaks

Ida Roggio, of Sarasota, sold her home at 806 128th St. N.E. to George and Michell Imes, of Bradenton, for $279,000. Built in 1994, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,138 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $169,900 in 2000.

Susan Freeman and Deborah Smith, of Mulberry, sold their home at 12809 Seventh Ave. N.E. to Glen and Sherry Kelley, of Bradenton, for $275,000. Built in 1998, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,012 square feet of living area.

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Jen Daniel and Holly Hetherington work for Commercial Design Services.

Nancy Erickson, of Arcpoints Labs, greets Violeta Huesman, of Keiser University.

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Truman’s Catering provided food for the event, held at ComCenter Lakewood Ranch. The evening’s theme was “Cheeseburger in Paradise: Tastin’ Away Again in Margaritaville.”

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OBSERVER WEATHER

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40 Roe source 41 Sound system 42 Scraps on the table 43 Excuse that holds up 44 Enclosed car 45 Poker variety 46 Dublin’s isle 47 Withdraw by degrees 50 Courtroom responses 52 Auditory organ 54 Run with the football 56 Earth tone 59 Density symbol, in mechanics 60 Come to pass

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Academic session Beached Mix with a spoon Nerdish City on the Rio Grande Hazardous, travelwise Trash-talking Muppet?

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Thursday, July 17, 2014

Items Under $200 For Sale

Merchandise Wanted

Adult Care Services

Painting/Wallpapering

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

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

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

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.

BIRD CAGE. Large, on casters with play top, 24x24x64", $75. (941)753-1993.

COMFORTER SET: Queen, multi-piece, bright floral comforter set includes bedding, shams, throw pillows. $35.00. 941-224-1253.

Pets DOG GROOMING Mobile, dog/cat sitting, www.furrytails4grooming.com or 941-795-0303.

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

Never used. Can deliver. Sacrifice $1895.

941-462-0633.

Personals

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

Storage

Auto Transport

HAIR PIECES: Used once, 2 blond,1 brown $45.

2 New king sheetsets, $35, 941-721-7392.

Business Opportunities

MAGAZINES: BACK issues FREE through 7/31.

Sarasota, SRQ, NY, National Geographic Traveler, etc. Details: scribbl840@aol.com.

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

Call 941-907-8141.

MAN’S SHOES: black Rockport Reserve shoes, 10.5 medium, like new. Originally $155. Sell $40.

941-224-1244.

MAYTAG DRYER: heavy duty, oversized capacity plus 7 cycles, air fluff, like new, $50. 941-355-7524.

ROCKING CHAIR: Excellent condition. Solid wood with embossed gold leaf design. Reduced- $25.

941-773-4952.

(2) POTTERY BARN "Collector’s" Shelves 3 ft.

Simply White. Brand new. $50.00. (941)544−3849.

ALUMINUM EXTENSION $75.00. (561)715−5228.

Ladder:

20−22/ft.,

GAS RANGE: GE white 30" range, clean & VG condition. LR area, $125.00 cash. (941)753−1080.

KENMORE SEWING machine w/att $30; 2 Precor speakers $20; Emers ceil fans, $20/ea. 922−4752.

LIFE−LIKE FEMALE display mannequin, $185.

For photos, e−mail: sarasotafashion@outlook.com

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

Help Wanted BRITISH MAID Cleaning Services needs residential Cleaners with previous experience for expanding business.

Background check.

941-350-8670.

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

FOOD SERVICE WORKERS Manatee County School Board 20 Positions Available Assist in the preparation and service of school meals at various school sites within Manatee County.

You will have demonstrated strong skills in food preparation,time management, organization and communication skills.

Furnishings MATTRESS SALE! 50-80% OFF Retail! K Sets $290 Q $150 F $140 - Call Daniel, (941)387-4810.

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales ESTATE SALE Saturday, July 19, 8:45a.m.– 2p.m.

3618 46th Plaza E. Manatee Oaks Behind WalMart on SR 70 Sofa/loveseat, recliner, dining room set, china cabinet & server, two king beds, dinette set, easy chairs, end tables, lamps, bar stools, patio set, grill, men’s clothes, hand & yard tools, Craftsman chest, air compressor, linens &full kitchen.

Julie McClure Sale Pix. www.estatesales.net GARAGE SALE: 402 Mill Run East, Bradenton 34212, Saturday 7/19, 7a.m.-noon. Miscellaneous household items. Credit cards accepted.

CLASSIFIED LINE AD PRICE First 15 words .......................$17.50 per week Each Add’l word ........................................ 50¢ 15% DISCOUNT for 4 week Run Reserved Space

Yellow color $5 per • BorderSpace as low as $3 per Week LPWeek Reserved

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

Cleaning

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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

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.

BRAZILIAN CLEANING Service by Maria.

Residential. Meticulous Cleaning. Excellent References. Free Estimates. Reliable. Lic./ Ins. 941-400-3342.

BRITISH MAIDS Cleaning Services Residential & Commercial Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly Move-in, Move-out 941-350-8670 Licensed, Bonded & Insured www.sarasotaprofessionalcleaning.com

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

Please go online to apply at: https://pats.manatee.k12.fl.us under food service select 4 hour or 5 hour position

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

Licensed & Insured. 30% off first cleaning.

941-536-7447.

GAIL’S CLEANING Service: 30 Years experience.

Free laundry service. God Bless our great country!

941-746-1562.

AUTHORITY ONE PRESSURE WASHING: Residential and Commercial. ECO Cleaning.

Roofs, lanais, pool areas, etc. Roof coating also.

941-251-5948.

MARKETING SPECIALIST Manatee County School Board

HOUSE CLEANING/WATCHING. Excellent References. Meticulous Cleaning, Languages: English/German/Portuguese, 941-806-8854, fl.housewatch@gmail.com

WINDOW HARDWARE Repair. Sliding door rollers.

Windows won’t stay up? I can help. 941-685-5597

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

YOUR PERSONAL BOOKKEEPER, LLC Gail Sunray, Owner

Air Conditioning

*ADOPTION*: A Beautiful Lake House, Financial Security, LOVE & Laughter awaits baby.

Expenses paid. FLBar 42311. 1-800-552-0045.

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

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

Personal Services

Responsible for developing and coordinating marketing and communication plans for Food and Nutrition Services Department.

Minimum 3 years of experience with a bachelor's degree in related field.

Must demonstrate skills in creativity, leadership, time management, organization, web site management andcommunication.

Submit your application online at: https://pats.manatee.k12.fl.us P/T CLERICAL: 15 hours per week. Requires good computer skills, can work independently and is flexible. Fax resume to: 941-296-7361.

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

Real Estate Wanted WANTED LUXURY ANNUAL RENTALS

Reserved Space Bi−weekly or HOUSE CLEANING. Weekly, Monthly Reliable, & Experienced.

LP Mature Reserved Space References Available upon Request.

For Free Estimate, call Carol (941) 322−8486.

Computer Services COMPUTER TECHNICAL Support. H/W & S/W problems solved. Virus/Malware removal; data recovery; Networking/ Internet Issues; Upgrades; A+, Network+ Cert. Tech. Navy trained electronics tech veteran. 941-225-0046.

Home Improvement/ Remodeling

Pressure Cleaning

Windows

ONEY $AVE AM ND MAKE MONEY GARAGE SALE As low as $1750 for 1 week!

Get a discount when you run your ad in more than one Observer.

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

Call 941.955.4888

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

This week’s Crossword answers

MAKE A LIST- Handyman Services. All Skilled Seniors. In Business 12 Years. Bonded/Insured.

941-308-8888

Landscaping & Lawn Service GENTLEMAN GARDENER. Refine your space.

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

941-724-5792.

For Qualified Waiting Clients Contact - Sarasota Luxury Rentals 941-225-1356

HOUSE CLASSIFIEDS LP # 56733

email: info@sarasotaluxuryrentals.com Personalized attention with professional honest advice.

25 Years Experience - References available 2014

Room For Rent LAKEWOOD RANCH condo, 2BR/2BA, near University and I-75. Heated pool, fitness center. $600/mo. plus 1/2 utilities. 941-518-6806.

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FREE ESTIMATES. 941-373-5110.

1. A witch was complaining of all the rain. She told her friends she was going to an arid area where she would try out some dry spells.

2. One toastmaster preached very solemnly to another: “Never mince words.” The woman replied: “You should, as it’s easier to eat them later on.”

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Friendly, Expert Computer Repairs

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Flipping the script Kate Alexander, associate director of Florida Studio Theatre, finds life works out best when you veer from a script and let life lead you toward your potential.

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FLIPPING THE SCRIPT Kate Alexander, associate director of Florida Studio Theatre, finds life works out best when you veer from a script and let life lead you toward your potential.

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“I think there are millions of people walking around on scripts that have missed the star of their life,” Kate Alexander says. “Be the thriving essence of who you are — it could be anything.”

As actress, director and associate director of Florida Studio Theatre (FST), it’s fitting that Kate Alexander uses a frequent analogy: Life is like a script.

She expands on this philosophy as she describes the plot of her upcoming acting endeavor, the two-character production by celebrated playwright John Murrell, “Taking Shakespeare.”

She says it follows two characters who meet at a time when their scripts for life just don’t feel right.

Her character, known simply as Prof, is an erudite professor who has alienated herself from the world. When Prof signs on to tutor Murph, a videogameobsessed slacker and son of the dean who’s failing freshman English, in Shakespeare, they both learn a lesson about finding their passions in life. The production opens July 23; it’s the first time Alexander has acted in a production at FST in four years.

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wasn’t exactly the linear path she had planned, but it feels right. She came from New York to Florida Studio Theatre as a leading actress to anchor a new resident company in 1980. She never imagined her direction would involve setting permanent roots here and founding an education program at FST in 1982.

At first, she didn’t know if she even wanted to start a children’s program. But eight children had signed up for her summer camp.

“All my friends laughed at me, like, ‘How can you teach children?’ because classically trained actors just don’t do that,” Alexander says.

Alexander taught them exactly the way her professors taught her. On the first day she fiercly informed them that to be a good actor, you must have truth.

“If you’re going to cry on stage, you can’t just put on a sad face; you have to show your own sadness,” she told them.

Then she had her students volunteer.

Eventually, a 6-year-old student asked to try. The child climbed on stage, and, instead

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of sitting in the prop chair, he the Write A Play program in lay on the floor clinging to one 1991. Today it reaches more of the chair’s legs while in a fe- than 55,000 children around tal position. Tears slowly rolled the world annually and teaches down the child’s face. them how to tap into their creTime stopped. Alexander ativity through writing original could see evplays. erything in this there I had the oppor- areCurrently, seminal moment: conversations Children undertunity to work in about taking the stand emotion far Write A Play prothis company … better than some gram to Tel Aviv, adults in the and then I found Israel, in March world and have — the third time I was not only the same powerthe program will ful feelings as a travel to Israel. an actress, but 20-, 40-, 60- or But her job inI had this ability 80-year-old. cludes so much As she discovmore than proto communiered this new pasgramming. She cate, and that sion, her script doesn’t like being changed. Within pigeonholed into grew to directthree years of role. ing and creating one“People beginning her tend to programming. children’s acting narrow you into program, she says being an actress – Kate Alexander or director,” she a line wound out the door when it says. was time for mothers to sign up But Alexander directs, acts their children for her class. and creates programming for Her educational program whatever feels right. expanded when she founded For instance, last season she

developed post-performance discussions to help connect the community to the theater’s productions. During the run of “Thurgood,” a play based on the life of Justice Thurgood Marshall, FST hosted discussions, including exploring how far we’ve come with civil rights and how far we need to go.

In her role as director of “Becoming Dr. Ruth,” which closes July 27, Alexander spends eight hours of the day directing, in addition to overseeing all the other design elements.

She says she uses a knot in the back of her head to gauge how the performance is going.

The bigger the knot and headache — the harder she needs to work. There’s always a knot because directors have so much for which they are responsible.

But with acting, she doesn’t have to be in control of the entire production. She can spend her mornings enjoying coffee while she studies her script on the bayou near her house before rehearsal. It’s exactly what she’s doing these days as she prepares to open “Taking Shakespeare.”

She, of course, relates to her character in that she has had to find her own way in life — to adjust her script.

“I think at all points in life, we have to re-create ourselves,” she says. “So often, American culture tells us that our script is A to B to C to D — but things happen to people, and you have to reexamine everything.”

IN HER WORDS: Kate Alexander’s childhood script

“In second grade we had to read aloud the Dick and Jane books.

Each child got one line to read … My line said ‘Run, Spot! Run!’ and I see this exclamation mark and had this dawning feeling that the character is yelling, and I got excited. I jumped out of my chair and yelled “RUN, SPOT! RUN!” My teacher walked slowly to my desk, rapped my forehead three times and told me, ‘Nobody reads with expression,’ and made me read it 10 times without expression.” “(When I was a child), I got all the kids in the neighborhood to bring a bedsheet and a bottle of ketchup to my house. I created a backyard Civil War Scene, smeared them all in ketchup and had them all wounded and moaning … I had the lead role of Florence Nightingale running around taking care of the wounded.”

“My father took me to see a play with my teacher in it. … The play had finished, and he went to talk to her backstage. They started turning off all of the lights, then the stagehand grabbed the blue ghost light and suddenly the whole theater was blue. I walked to the apron (to investigate the lights) and saw all this blue and the thought just came to me, ‘This is what you’re going to do.’”

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Florida artists exhibit flavor Florida Flavor is the biggest juried all-media show Art Center Sarasota hosts all year. Every gallery at the center is filled with work from artists on the Gulf Coast. The second annual Florida Flavor exhibit opened July 10 and is on display through Aug. 15.

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If the exhibit indicates any one thing, it’s that there is some remarkable talent in Sarasota.

You can see for yourself 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday at Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail.

 Dieter Lau, Judy Saltzman, Patty Sarlo and Joanne Pattison in front of Saltzman’s watercolor piece “Hungry Koi.” Saltzman was inspired to capture the aggressive energy of the koi at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

 Jackie Peters Cully and Nan Nadler with Cully’s “Native #1.” Cully has diverted from her usual dyed material and is solely focusing, instead, on her painting.

Co-collaborators Javier “Javo” Rodriguez and Zach Gilliland pose inside their installation “@themoment.”

Artist Bix Mannion, daughter Grace Mannion and wife Gretchen Mannion pose in front of the portrait Bix painted of Gretchen. She did two sittings of three hours each.

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// ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT: SPOTLIGHT

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by Mallory Gnaegy | A&E Editor

LeBell composes 2015 Music Monday series 2015 Musical Conversations with Great Performers When: 10:30 a.m. Mondays from January through March Jan. 5 — Theodore Morrison, composer Jan. 12 — Paula Robison, flutist Jan. 19 — Margaret Juntwait, broadcaster Charlie Albright

Jan. 26 — George Nickson and Sarasota Orchestra percussionists

Jay Hunsberger Courtesy photos

The annual music speaker series hosted by June LeBell has already sold more than 700 subscriptions for the upcoming season. And that was before speakers had been announced.

LeBell (the Observer’s music critic and classical music announcer) curates and hosts the conversation-based program that features live music and interviews. She puts it best: “I want to make the audience feel as if they are in my living room and participating with someone extremely interesting,” she says.

One interview that was particularly interesting was when young classical pianist Charlie Albright spoke as part of the series in January 2013. Albright began talking about how he played rock music as a child.

To demonstrate, he went to the piano and played “Great Balls of Fire.” It left such an impression

on the audience, he’s returning in the upcoming season March 2.

Last season’s 475 subscriptions sold out in nine days. This year the series is moving from Holley Hall to Church of the Palms, 3224 Bee Ridge Road, to accommodate nearly double the people.

One reason for the program’s success might be because one never knows what to expect.

LeBell never writes out her questions; nothing (aside from the music selections played during the interview) is planned in advance.

“I just open my mouth and whatever pops out pops out,” LeBell says.

If practice really does make perfect, then LeBell’s extensive career interviewing famous arts figures on New York City’s WQXR for 30 years indicates what you could expect.

It’s something to which broadcaster Margaret Juntwait can relate. Juntwait is the nationally known announcer for Metropolitan Opera broadcasts and will speak as part of 2015 Music Mondays Jan. 19.

In Music Mondays, it’s not only the conversations that flow naturally. For instance, 79-yearold dancer Jacques d’Amboise choreographed a series of steps on the spot. Live performance is a big part of why the program sells so many tickets.

But another part of why tickets sell so well is because the program brings to Sarasota what attendees can’t normally get here. For example, leading off the series Jan. 5 is composer Theodore Morrison. Attendees will hear live portions of his opera “Oscar” about the last days of Oscar Wilde, which premiered in 2013 at the Santa Fe Opera.

Some of the interviewees have

local ties. Baritone Todd Thomas will speak March 9. He’s not only one of the nation’s most sought-after singers, but LeBell says he portrays the meanest Scarpia she’s ever seen. He’s returning to the Sarasota Opera this season and, fortunately for the audience, will perform live in this season’s Music Monday series.

Also locally known is Jay Hunsberger. He is the principal tubist with Sarasota Orchestra and Sarasota Brass Quintet.

Then there are some wild cards. LeBell is particularly excited for Paul Novograd to speak about All Tame Animals, the supplier of animals to the Metropolitan opera.

“I think one of the reasons we sell out is because the audience trusts that between me and my advisory committee that we’ll bring people they’re interested in,” LeBell says.

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THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014

// HOME&GARDEN: NEW OLD WORLD

by Heather Merriman | Black Tie Assistant Editor

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s with many Florida homes, the Mediterranean style is an area favorite. The stucco walls, tile roofs, paver driveways and warm tones and colors complement a Floridian landscape and provide a classic look.

There are some homes, however, that say “Mediterranean” a little more than others.

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The home has an open floor plan. High ceilings and Mediterranean columns at the entrance of the rooms in the living area give the floor plan an open, regal feel. Focusing on warm tones and extraordinary detail, the Radigans achieved the Mediterranean look they aspired for, and more.

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// HOME&GARDEN Angela Radigan describes the dining room as being the “feature look” of the entire home.

Sticking with the Mediterranean look and warm tones, the dining room emphasizes an Old World Tuscan look.

Real bricks were adhered to the walls to achieve the realness of Tuscan streets inside the home. Radigan’s artist adhered the bricks, plastered them and used mortar in between each to achieve the aged-brick look.

A grand piece of art hangs in the dining room and is one of Radigan’s favorites, and is a muse for the overall design of her home. However, it doesn’t hang like a typical piece of art — it’s a part of the wall itself.

The frame that surrounded the art was too large for the space, so Radigan’s artist cut it out of the frame, adhered it to the wall and feathered it in, to make it appear as though it was painted on the wall itself.

Because the home has no living room, Angela needed a place for her piano. When designing the home, the Radigans came up with the idea of emphasizing an area of the home specifically for her baby grand. Incidentally, the grand area for the piano is one of the many focal points of design in the home. With circular windows looking out to the backyard and golf course, the area is adorned with columns and an ornately painted round ceiling.

Connected to the dining room is the home’s butler’s pantry and wine room. A wrought-iron design piece is placed over the glass window looking into the wine room, continuing the Old World look.

Further continuing the style are old wine barrels, which are used for storage as well as design appeal and the custom plaque displaying the Radigan’s family name.

We wanted a kitchen with a spacious table where we could all sit and look at each other. From family dinners, to homework, we are always here.

— Angela Radigan

The spacious backyard overlooking the golf course is the ultimate gathering area. Underneath the covered porch (which can also be entirely enclosed by remote screen coverings) are many areas for seating and lounging, with spots around a doublesided fireplace, an area for gaming and ping pong and an outdoor kitchen and bar area with ample seating as well. In addition, there are covered areas spanning the width of the home with seating as well.

The pool area features fountains and a spa, along with a basketball hoop, and the yard also features a fire pit.

The kitchen features two-toned cabinets, two different granites, a weathered cast stone hood and bead boarding, providing many textures and materials to create a beautiful and functional design. The table is a built-in extension to the kitchen island, showcasing the same granite used on the island.

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// BLACK TIE: MORE IS BETTER

by Heather Merriman | Black Tie Assistant Editor

HOTFLASH STACKED FOR SUMMER

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When it comes to wearing bracelets, more is always better.

“Stack” is quickly becoming a common saying among women these days. If you haven’t heard the comment “I love your stack,” you must not be stacking.

Stacking is really quite simple. You buy a bunch of bracelets that complement each other and add them to your wrist until your “stack” looks just right. With arm parties becoming so popular lately, we stopped in a few boutiques known for their bracelet collections to see what stackable items they have in store.

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Bourbon and Boweties: the ultimate stack. These stackable stone bangles, available at Treat Boutique, are each unique, providing the ultimate opportunity to mix and match colors and stones for a stack perfect for any occasion.

TIPS ON STACKING

STACK WITH PURPOSE

Buying bracelets and creating stacks is fashionable and fun, but doing so while supporting a charitable cause is even better. These bracelets are making the world a better place and empowering people to rise above poverty.

Top: Handcrafted by women in Nepal, Lily and Laura bracelets (found at Molly’s) are crocheted with glass beads and are available in a variety of designs and colors. Encouraged to buy in quantities of three, these bracelets were made to stack, but stack equally as well with other arm-candy options.

Bottom: “Fashion for Good” brand 31Bits offers a line of colorful bracelets, which are handmade from recycled-paper beads by the beneficiaries themselves in Eastern Africa. Single strands and multi-strands are available, and mix in well with other stackable pieces.

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If you love it, wear it.

You’ll add one and know right away if you like the look it has created — the most important thing is that the stack looks good to you.

Where do you start?

Begin with what catches your eye. Buy bracelets and create some stacks.

They don’t have to stay the same — switch them up all the time to create different looks.

“When you’re stacking bracelets, I go with a three-bracelet rule,” says Nicole Pepe, owner of Treat Boutique. “You are creating an ‘arm party’ and nobody wants to go a party of two people.”

Adding a few singular pieces to a stack of same pieces is also a fun way to create a stack and to blend stone sizes and colors of a stack that might otherwise be a little clunky. These bracelets are a great way to do just that: Gypsy Mermaid, left, locally handmade bracelets found at Fresh, are a unique and dainty addition to your arm candy. The bracelets twist on, leaving the desired tightness up to you, and add texture and color to your look.

These Tai multi-strand bracelets and bangles, top, found at Influence Style, are made for stacking.

Looking to add some vibrant color to your stack? These Lovely B handcrafted bracelets, below, found at Treat Boutique, can individually be added to a stack, or wear many of these together to create a colorful stack of just Lovely B’s.

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