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Detwiler’s makes move to East County.

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OUR TOWN

Rabbi Geoff Huntting and Chazzan Cliff Abramson

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Cardinal Mooney and ODA prep for football season.

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Residents enjoy the last days of summer.

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PRIMARY ELECTION 2014

Aranibar, Cantrell head to runoff The East County residents were separated by only 1.9%.

+ Temple hosts Back to School social Frozen yogurt kept everyone feeling “chill” during the recent Back to School Meet and Greet Temple Sinai hosted at Menchie’s in the River Club Plaza.

Parents and children caught up with friends they hadn’t seen over the summer and families looking for a synagogue experience talked with Rabbi Geoff Huntting, Chazzan Cliff Abramson and Sue Huntting, religious school director.

Conversation focused around vacation, summer camps and plans for the coming school year, including attending Temple Sinai’s mid-week Hebrew class in Lakewood Ranch.

Attendees brought school supplies to donate to the Sarasota YMCA School Link program.

Photos by Amanda Sebastiano and Pam Eubanks

School Board District 5 candidates Julie Aranibar and Mary Cantrell will face off in the Nov. 4 election.

EAST COUNTY — As School Board District Chairwoman Julie Aranibar sat at the dais Tuesday night hearing audit and budget updates, considering purchase contracts and taking other actions, opponent Mary Cantrell relaxed among friends and fellow educators at a riv-

erfront home as she waited to hear who secured the District 5 school board seat.

And that fate is still yet to be determined.

The East County residents now will face off in the general election Nov. 4, after neither secured the majority of the vote

— a required 50% plus one vote — in Tuesday’s primary election.

Aranibar garnered 38.18% of the vote, or 15,014 votes, while Cantrell secured 36.28%, or 14,269 votes.

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STATE RACES GOVERNOR Democrats ✓ Charlie Crist Manatee Co. Total Nan Rich Manatee Co. Total

Total Percent votes of votes 11,620 76.5% 606,265 74.3% 3,304 21.8% 210,301 25.8%

ATTORNEY GENERAL Democrats ✓ George Sheldon Manatee Co. 8,610 Total 448,400 Perry Thurston Manatee Co. 4,685 Total 286,773

1.9% 1.8% 11.0% 10.6% 84.3% 87.7%

56.7% 61.0% 30.8% 39.0%

CIRCUIT JUDGE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, GROUP 17 Art Jackman Manatee Co. 15,644 36.1% Total 37,958 40.7% ✓ Susan Maulucci Manatee Co. 24,365 56.2% Total 55,352 59.3% **Unofficial state race results are updated as of press time

by Pam Eubanks | Senior Editor

Supervisors hold down CDD costs

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Republicans Yinka Abosede Adeshina Manatee Co. 423 Total 16,652 Elizabeth Cuevas-Neunder Manatee Co. 2,521 99,198 Total ✓ Rick Scott Manatee Co. 19,094 Total 822,863

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Lakewood Ranch CDD supervisors adopted their FY 2015 budgets Aug. 21. Average assessment changes ranged from -$144 to $108.

LAKEWOOD RANCH — For residents of Lakewood Ranch, when it comes to annual assessments, it all depends on where you live.

Lakewood Ranch community development districts 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 all will see budget changes in 2015 ranging from a 3.5% increase to an 8.9% decrease.

For residents, those budget numbers range as high as a $108 average annual assessment increase per unit in District 5 to as low as a $144 average annual assessment decrease per unit in CDD 6.

CDD BUDGET BREAKDOWN / PAGE 8 Increased expenses for each district stem primarily from costs associated with technology and community-wide connectivity upgrades, as well as higher fees for irrigation water from irrigation utility provider Braden River Utilities.

Supervisors adopted their fiscal year 2015 budgets Aug. 21.

Town Hall Finance Director Steve Zielinski called the bud-

gets fiscally responsible.

“It meets all the requirements to provide the same or improved level of services, which would maintain the high expectations of the quality of life for living in Lakewood Ranch — the aesthetics, the appeal of living in Lakewood Ranch,” Zielinksi said. “There were no real major issues with any of the districts, except for (district) 5 (because of road reserves). And (district) 5 is going to do pretty well in the future.”

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LOCAL RACES COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 Republicans ✓ Robin DiSabatino 3,792 61.5% Tim Norwood 1,995 32.4% SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER DISTRICT 2 16,923 39.1% Rodney Jones Charlie Kennedy 21,889 50.5% ✓ DISTRICT 4 Frank Brunner 15,629 36.1% ✓ Karen Carpenter 24,865 57.4% DISTRICT 5* ✓ Julie Aranibar 15,014 38.2% ✓ Mary Cantrell 14,269 36.3% James Golden 7,193 18.3% *Denotes runoff race in the Nov. 4 General Election

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retail hub by Pam Eubanks | Senior Editor

Detwiler’s to expand to East County The local market will occupy the former Sweetbay grocery space at University Parkway and Lockwood Ridge Road.

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EAST COUNTY — As Henry Detwiler Sr. walks through the market that bears his name, he can’t help but think about his grandfather.

As he approaches the store’s ice cream shop, he swoops down to collect two stray strips of paper and deposits them into a nearby trash can.

“Grandpa said, ‘Act like the boss. Pick up the trash.’”

Detwiler laughs.

Over a lifetime of working in and out of the produce industry, Henry Detwiler Sr., owner of Detwiler’s Farm Market, knows a thing or two about selling groceries.

Raised in Pennsylvania, he started selling produce from a roadside stand at his grandfather’s farm when he was 16 years old.

“I always liked selling better than farming,” Detwiler said. “My mom says I don’t know which end of the hoe to hold.”

Still, Detwiler’s appreciation for agriculture, commitment to hard work, good customer service and the value of providing affordable food to the masses translates into a business plan he hopes will produce even more success.

After adding a new location in Venice last year, Detwiler last week announced plans to expand to the East County with a third location.

The new store — located in the old Sweetbay grocery space in the Parkway Collection Shopping Center at the southeast corner of Lockwood Ridge Road and University Parkway — is three times larger than the grocery portion of his original Palmer Boulevard storefront.

Detwiler’s will occupy about 27,000 square feet of the overall space, which it will share with Miller’s Dutch Haus Furniture, a seller of handcrafted hardwood products, which will occupy the remaining 17,000 square feet. He hopes the location will retain the farm-market/old store feel of the other locations.

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“My boys think I can get it done,” Detwiler said, shaking his head. “Right now, I look at blueprints all day.”

Detwiler says he’s not worried the space could be too big.

“One of the reasons (we opened a store in Venice) was to pull pressure off this store,” Detwiler said.

“We’ve just gotten busier at both our stores.”

At the new location, Detwiler plans to have a bakery and open a butcher shop, where, ideally, the store would make its own sausage and other products.

“I grew up in a butcher shop,” Detwiler said. “I learned to cut meat before I could walk, well, almost.”

He adds: “It would be fun to start retailing meat — sausages, bolognas. I’d have to get old for

Photos by Pam Eubanks

Detwiler’s Farm Market offers a variety of produce, including options, such as dragon fruit, not available at other grocery stores. that to happen.”

At the new location, Detwiler also plans to increase his offerings of specialty foods, such as drinks, bulk items and products made with organic or alternative flours.

“If I had it my way, we might not use anything but organic flour in the future, but that’s two to three years away,” Detwiler said. “The

cost is more.”

Just this past Saturday, Detwiler’s Sarasota store had 1,829 transactions and the Venice store reported 1,759 transactions.

“It gives you an idea of the sheer volume we do,” said accounting representative Jewel Campbell.

Detwiler predicts he may need a fourth location in the future, and if his four sons — Sam, Hen-

ry, Caleb and Josh — have anything to say about it, there will be at least five more locations opening in future years.

Detwiler said he has to remain focused as growth talks continue for his company.

“We don’t know; God knows about that,” Detwiler said. “We’re just trying to be faithful. It can’t be everything today.”

ABOUT HENRY DETWILER Henry Detwiler Sr. grew up in Pennsylvania to a farming family. He learned to cut meat, grow plants and sell produce all before he had his driver’s license.

He and his wife married in 1985 and moved to Florida in 1986. Detwiler worked in the construction industry until he moved to Farmville, Va. in 1996.

He started selling produce and Amish furniture outside. Three years later, he moved back to Florida to do landscaping.

“I hated it,” he said. “That crazy.”

And so, in 2002, he informally started Detwiler’s Farm Market under a 10-foot-by-20-foot tent at Sutters Egg Farm, in Sarasota.

As the market grew, it relocated to a stand at Fruitville Grove Farm Fresh Market, off Fruitville Road, before moving to its permanent 5,000-square-foot facility at 6000 Palmer Blvd., Sarasota, about six years ago.

“That’s where we learned to sell produce inside,” Detwiler said of the Palmer location. “We added seafood; we try to get the freshest.”

At 21 years old, Henry Detwiler Sr. wanted to own his own supermarket at age 25. That dream didn’t come true; but at 50, he’s about to open his third supermarket location.

TRAFFIC FLOW by Pam Eubanks | Senior Editor

Sarasota plans traffic improvement County, FDOT hopes the installation of the InSync traffic-control system will ease the traffic congestion along University Parkway.

EAST COUNTY — Sarasota and Manatee counties are moving forward with plans to install a pilot traffic-signal system both counties hope will improve the flow of vehicles along University Parkway.

Sarasota commissioners last week gave their approval for county staff to proceed with a joint venture with the Florida Department of Transportation to install the InSync traffic signal system.

The system minimizes motorist delays at intersections by using cameras to monitor vehicle backups at traffic lights. By monitoring where the most cars are sitting at intersections, the system can turn traffic lights green to move vehicles through intersections more efficiently.

“It’s just a completely different ap-

proach,” said Jim Harriot, Sarasota County’s director of public works. “The places that have installed it have shown a real benefit, sometimes up to 70% improvement in traffic flow. I don’t know we’ll see that, but we are confident we will see improvement.”

InSync’s website boasts that in Topeka, Kan., the system reduced stops by 79%, delays by 68% and travel time by 43%. In Upper Merion, Pa., it reduced stops by 21%, delays by 34% and travel time by 26%.

Sarasota County staff now will work out an agreement with FDOT; it will be presented to the board at a future date. Harriot said the total project cost is about $700,000.

FDOT would purchase the equipment and Sarasota County would install the equip-

ment and work with a vendor to work out operational elements for about $250,000 of the total cost.

Harriot said he hopes to have the new system operational by the end of December, although that timeline might be ambitious.

Installation of the cameras will take a few months.

Manatee County also will install the system on the three traffic signals it maintains east of I-75. Sage Kamiya, deputy director of traffic management, said equipment should arrive this fall and installation should be complete by summer 2015.

Manatee County received the agreement from FDOT Aug. 25, and will take it before the board sometime in October.

FDOT estimates its equipment contribution costs at $160,000, while Manatee would spend just less than $80,000 for installation of the system, Kamiya said.

The University Parkway corridor was identified for the project because of the opening of the Mall at University Town Center, events at Nathan Benderson Park and growth in the area, overall, Harriot said. Sarasota County maintains both sides of the roadway, which straddles the Sarasota/Manatee county line, east to Interstate 75.

“University has a lot going on,” Harriot said. “We felt it was a good candidate because of what could be fairly significant shifts in traffic flow.”

If traffic improvements are not seen along University Parkway, the equipment could be removed and installed somewhere else in the county, Harriot said.

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EAST COUNTY — More green thumbs are joining the garden club scene in Lakewood Ranch.

Some of the former members of Lakewood Ranch Garden Club, including Carolyn Lowry-Nation, have branched out to create their own club for individuals who want to learn about Florida gardening and other issues.

Nation and five other people officially created Gardeners Out East July 7 in hopes of providing a Amanda Sebastiano fun atmosphere and an outlet for gardeners interested in bettering Members of Gardeners Out East executive board — the community, Nation said. The Brenda Morris, Trevor Cramer, Carol Edwards, Mary East County group is the second Auger, Eileen Amesbury and Carolyn Lowry-Nation. garden club in Lakewood Ranch. conservation easements, wildlife habitats To Nation, offering East County residents an alternative to the Lakewood and recreational trails among other areas.

Nation says focusing on such issues Ranch Garden Club, which originated 11 gives the club’s members something to be years ago, meets the demand of an exproud of other than a lush garden. panding community.

“This item is extremely important to “Yes, we are a new garden club, but you Florida and this type of work is a club’s know what, East County is growing,” Nation said. “Another garden club is not un- reason for being,” Nation said. “We are reasonable to have. We haven’t solicited spreading the word.” for members; we’ve generated interest by word of mouth. We just want to have a difGARDENERS OUT EAST ferent focus.”

Gardeners Out East will hold its The club, for instance, will focus on state first meeting 1 p.m. Sept. 2, at issues, too. Nation, the club’s president, Northern Trust Bank, 9105 Town and her group are focused on the NovemCenter Parkway, Lakewood Ranch. ber election ballot for starters.

Membership costs $30 for the The Florida Water and Land Conservanine months the club operates — tion Initiative constitutional amendment asks voters if funds should be reserved September through May. to improve recreational and other lands Individuals interested in joining within the state. The group is already makGardeners Out East should contact ing pamphlets to inform the community.

Carolyn Lowry-Nation at 361-1047.

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spending by Pam Eubanks | Senior Editor

District leads bond refinancing efforts Lakewood Ranch CDD 6 refinanced bonds Monday, a move that will produce $1.2 million in savings over the life of the bond. bonds were issued districtwide, not in phases of development, and the bulk of 1,688 properties have already paid off their debtservice obligations. Only 923 properties will be affected by the refinance, Zielinski said.

The outstanding bond refinance is for $2.22 million. The current interest rate on the bonds is 5.95% compared with 4.5%. Average savings for affected property owners will be $15 to $91 annually.

“Refinancing transactions has been more frequent over the past few years primarily due to the low interest rate environment and the build-out status within the districts,” said Brett Sealy, managing partner for MBS Capital Markets, the company handling the bulk of CDD bond refinances in East County. “The benefit is the reduction in the debt service payments to each of the residents in the districts.”

For example, Heritage Harbour South refinanced its bonds in 2013, shifting from a 6.5% interest rate to a 4.89% interest rate. The change saved $639,353, or up to $125 per unit annually.

And Waterlefe’s CDD refinanced bonds in 2012, dropping from a 6.95% interest rate to 4.59%. The change resulted in $490,480 in savings, or up to $156 per unit annually.

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HERITAGE HARBOUR SOUTH Series 2013A-1 and A-2 bonds Original bond issued: Nov. 1, 2002 Original bond amount: $7.72 million Original interest rate: 6.5% Refinance amount: $6.58 million Refinance interest rate: 4.89% Refinance date: July 19, 2013 Total debt service savings to the district: $1,698,464 Savings breakdown: $639,353 net present value savings representing 9.72%; On average, about 12% annually ($40 to $125 per unit annually)

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CDD 1 Series 2012A-1 and A-2 bonds Original bond issued: Aug. 1, 2000 Original bond amount: $3.64 million Original interest rate: 7.15% Refinance amount: $2.64 million Refinance interest rate: 4.35% Refinance date: Aug. 29, 2012 Total debt service savings to the district: $1,216,846

Other communities have used refinancing bonds as a mechanism for paying for other district improvements.

In University Place, for example, the district replaced a series

Savings breakdown: $471,546 net present value savings representing 17.24%; On average, 22% annual savings ($41 to $77 per unit annually)

WATERLEFE

CDD Series 2012 bonds Original bond issued: March 1, 2001 Original bond amount: $4.27 million Original interest rate: 6.95% Refinance amount: $3.32 million Refinance interest rate: 4.59% Refinance date: June 27, 2012 Total debt service savings to the district: $1,337,528 Savings breakdown: $490,480 net present value savings representing 14.19%; On average, about 20% annually ($72 to $156 per unit annually)

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CDD Series 2011 bonds Original bond issued: May 1, 2002 Original bond amount: $7.13 million Original interest rate: 7%

2001A bond with a 2008 bond, refunding the original debt service and financing more money to fund improvements and capital projects, specifically the purchase of land for stormwater

Refinance amount: $6.23 million Refinance interest rate: 5.10% Refinance date: Nov. 18, 2011 Total debt service savings to the district: $2,136,759 Savings breakdown: $566,614 net present value savings representing 8.93%; On average, about 17% annually ($102 to $174 per unit annually)

UNIVERSITY PLACE Series 2001A bonds Original bond issued: Dec. 1, 2001 Original bond amount: $2.82 million Original interest rate: 7% Refinance amount: $4.11 million Refinance interest rate: $2.98 million at 5.11% and $1.14 million at 5.35% Refinance date: June 24, 2008 Total debt service savings: N/A. Money used to pay for infrastructure.

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LAKEWOOD RANCH — Supervisors on the Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 6 board are taking advantage of low interest rates in an effort to pass off savings to homeowners within their district.

On Monday, the board closed on a deal with Centennial Bank to refinance its 2004A bonds. The refinancing move reduces annual assessments for about half of the homeowners in Country Club West, about 231 properties, between $181 and $360.

Only property owners who make payments on those specific bonds through their annual assessments are affected though.

The district’s original interest rate on the bonds was 6.13%, compared with the new 4.5% rate, which will produce about a $800,000 net present value savings (or actual savings of $1.2 million over the life of the bond), Town Hall Finance Director Steve Zielinski said.

“It’s been a goal to get off the 6.5%,” Supervisor Richard Williams said. “This is one step, and next year we’ll take the next step (and refinance more bonds).”

Lakewood Ranch CDD 4 supervisors now will move forward with a similar deal with Centennial Bank. In CDD 4, the original

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by Pam Eubanks | Senior Editor

Supervisors to explore info center purchase Residents eye Summerfield information center as location for a community center to host events and club meetings.

LAKEWOOD RANCH — For Hall. “We can’t just purchase Summerfield resident June the building (with no intended Stroup, the one thing lacking in use).”

CDD 1 Supervisor Alan Roth her community is a community agreed. center, like facilities “It’s a one-time opseen in each section portunity,” he said. of The Villages, a reLocated near the tiree-only developsouthwest corner of ment located about State Road 70 and an hour north of OrLakewood Ranch lando.

Boulevard at 6310 And Stroup beLakewood Ranch lieves Summerfield’s Blvd., the greenNumber of acres existing information roofed information center may be the on which the inforcenter with a wrapperfect location for mation center sits. around porch has such a facility one served as an inforday. Her colleagues mation center for agree.

Lakewood Ranch deDuring the LakeTotal square footage veloper Schroederwood Ranch Comof the Summerfield Manatee Ranch for munity DevelopInformation Center. nearly two decades. ment District 1 The center also housmeeting Aug. 21, she es Lakewood Ranch and fellow superviCommunity Activisors agreed to hold a ties Corp., an organiworkshop to discuss Year the informazation that organizes the concept. No date tion center opened. events for Lakewood has yet been set.

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“I think it’s an opLisa Barnott, portunity to expand spokeswoman for our services to the Number of inforSMR, said the comcommunity.

The mation centers pany eventually will building is old and Schroedersell the property it would have to be Manatee Ranch once the area is built renovated, but I think currently has in out and an informait would be a comLakewood Ranch. tion center is no lonmunity asset,” Stroup ger useful, but there said, noting the facility could be used for ceramics, is no timeline for doing so or any storage for clubs or other ac- predetermined asking price.

The property must be used tivities currently not accommodated at Lakewood Ranch Town for community supporting uses,

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only 2,740 square feet of usable business space.

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch currently has two other information centers: 6220 University Parkway, Sarasota; and 8307 Lake Club Blvd., Lakewood Ranch, in The Lake Club.

Stroup said she hoped the purchase of the Summerfield

Information Center building, if financially feasible, would be a venture shared across Lakewood Ranch’s original districts — 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 — and that the entity that oversees joint-district projects, the Inter-District Authority, would eventually take the lead on securing and operating the facility.

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such as a recreation center, information center or community meeting rooms, per its zoning.

The Manatee County Property Appraiser’s website shows the 2.31-acre property appraised at $463,800 in 2014.

The one-level office building, which was built in 1995, has 3,964 square feet under roof, but

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Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch constructed the Summerfield Information Center in 1995. It currently houses the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. office, in addition to information center employees.

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SCHOOL BOARDS COLLABORATE ON TECH BEST PRACTICES Local school boards collaborated to discover best practices in technology and teaching Common Core during a special meeting Aug. 13.

Charlotte, Manatee and Sarasota school board members met at the Polo Grill and Bar to discuss successful methods both in the classroom, through the incorporation of tablets, iPads and laptops, and outside the classroom, such as health care plans and benefits for school employees.

The Manatee County School District spearheaded discussions on how recent purchases, such as Lenovo ThinkPad Twist, have helped align technology initiatives and better prepare students for assessments.

Students who will utilize the technology will be able to answer questions on the device, participate in classroom assignments and activities, conduct online research and use the technology for group activities.

To Manatee Superintendent Rick Mills, the ThinkPads were an investment into the district’s new strategic plan, he said, which says in goal six that instruction improves by incorporating innovation and technology into the classroom.

Deputy Superintendent of Instruction Diana Green also stressed the importance of ensuring students receive

daily reading and writing lessons and fifth-grade students have daily typing exercises to boost their technology skills.

The switch to more activities on laptops and other systems won’t be immediate, however.

“Kids won’t be answering questions on tablets on day one,” Green said. “That won’t be happening right away; it’s something we’re still working on.”

Although technology tools are instrumental to the classroom, the Sarasota County School District has focused more on educating parents on what the students will be expected to know this school year to fulfill state standards, Sarasota schools Superintendent Lori White said.

Teachers have been posting assignments and other standards information on their websites in hopes of educating families on the increased rigor of their child’s upcoming school year.

“Using the online tools, such as websites, shows teachers and parents what students need to know,” White said. “Teachers are posting tools on their websites to keep parents involved, while still grappling with finding the right resources and relearning how to teach because of how children will be assessed — those aren’t easy things to do.”

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+ LWR seeks volunteers for taskforce A presentation of results generated from a study of public knowledge on retention ponds may result in community action.

The Lakewood Ranch InterDistrict Authority is seeking Lakewood Ranch residents for a task force to educate area residents on the importance of stormwater retention ponds and best practices to keep them healthy.

Lakewood Ranch officials will host a meeting to gauge interest on creating such a group 5 p.m.

Sept. 3 at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

If created, the team will generate educational materials and hold meetings for Ranch residents, in hopes of educating the community on fertilizer bans and other landscape cautions.

The idea to launch the community initiative stemmed from a presentation by Emily Ott and Paul Monaghan of the University of Florida held last month.

+ Everglades opens solar energy lab

After about six months of construction, Everglades University showcased the newest “green” additions to its East County campus — a solar energy teaching lab.

The school invited the public to tour the last project of the final phase of bringing various solar energy devices to the campus’s doorstep Aug. 21. The lab fea-

tures two rows of seats for area students and the public to attend information sessions on types of solar energy equipment and the benefits of using renewable energy sources.

The campus also features two solar trees, two electric car-charging stations and one wind turbine.

Collectively, the devices cost about $500,000. The university used dollars from its reserve account as well as a $100,000 grant from Florida Power & Light Co. (FPL) to pay for the devices.

As early as the 2014-15 school year, the Sarasota school plans to utilize the new equipment as it partners with K-12 schools to educate youth on alternative energy options.

officer, will take over operational responsibilities at animal services.

He believes both leadership changes will help ensure the county stays on track to maintaining its No-Kill status.

+ Animal Services welcomes new leader

+ Superintendent Mills announces surplus plans

Manatee County dug into its pocket of retired employees and pulled out a new leader for the Animal Services department.

Former Public Safety Director Bill Hutchison will assume the chief position at animal services, effective immediately.

County Administrator Ed Hunzeker made the announcement Aug. 20 and said he chose Hutchison for the position because of his “respected reputation in the animal community.”

Hutchison replaced Chris Weiskopf, who departed Aug. 20 after serving as the department’s chief for more than 10 years.

Hunzeker also announced Peyt Dewar, a code enforcement

After closing out the 201314 school year with a surplus of $14.3 million, Manatee Schools Superintendent Rick Mills crafted a list of priorities for spending the dollars.

Mills announced plans Aug. 26 to invest $5 million in school staffing and in instructional resources, along with a $1 million investment in safety and security for elementary schools and repaying the remaining balance of borrowed school internal funds.

Moving forward, Mills said the district will “maintain fiscal discipline and will align spending decisions with the strategic plan” he announced earlier this month.

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ELECTION / FROM PAGE 1 Fellow candidate James T. Golden secured 18.29% of the vote, or 7,193 votes.

Aranibar, who is vying for her second term on the school board, is a molecular biologist by training and has been involved in Manatee County public schools since 1999, when she began volunteering.

“I thank the voters, and I look forward to the next campaign for November,” Aranibar said. “Having served the last four years, in some of the most difficult days, I know our district. I know the departments. I know the financial needs of our district.

“I think we have the right leadership team in place and the right teachers in place,” she said. “If we can move from 47th to 37th (in the state) in one year, and we are within reach of being a B district — 10 points away — then, within the next four years, the Manatee County School District should be in the top percentages of this state.”

Cantrell, who served as the leader of Manatee Technical Institute for 18 years, served as an educator in pre-kindergarten through high school levels before beginning work at MTI. Cantrell’s contract with MTI was not renewed in June.

“I’m a great believer (that the) things (that) are supposed to happen, happen,” Cantrell said, noting friends encouraged her

to run for the school board seat.

“When I was non-renewed, it took my breath away. But you don’t sit and cry over what you can’t change. If I’m lucky (to be elected), it gives me a broader platform to help more people.”

In the School Board District 4 race, incumbent Karen Carpenter retained her seat, beating out opponent Frank Brunner with 57.39% of the vote, or 24,865 votes, compared with Brunner’s 36.07%, or 15,629 votes.

In the School Board District 2 race, Charlie Kennedy will assume the seat being vacated by longtime member Barbara Harvey, who is retiring. He beat out challenger Rodney Jones with 50.52% of the vote, or 21,889 votes, compared with Jones’ 39.06%, or 16,923 votes.

In the race for the District 4 seat on the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners, incumbent Robin DiSabatino was re-elected, beating out fellow Republican Tim Norwood with 61.53% of the vote, or 3,792 votes, compared with Norwood’s 32.4%, or 1,995 votes.

District 4’s eastern boundary along Lockwood Ridge Road includes East County communities, such as Cascades of Sarasota, among others.

Countywide, 43,324 ballots were cast for a 20.6% voter turnout. There are 210,334 registerd voters in Manatee County.

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Eventgoers show off pink pride Organizers of the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in October hosted an event kickoff party Aug. 21, at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing. Attendees decked in pink boas, T-shirts, pants and shoes snacked on pink icing-topped cupcakes while listening to event chairwoman and Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh give a presentation on the disease.

Baugh and American Cancer Society representatives also informed event-goers that at the event, they will try to set a Guinness World Record by creating the largest human breast cancer awareness ribbon.

Debra Hamilton hands out breast cancer information brochures and other take-home materials.

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The East County Observer outlines the fiscal year 2015 CDD budgets below:

CDD 4

CDD 5

CDD 6

Operating budget: $1,811,310

CDD 1

Operating budget: $2,973,660

Operating budget: $1,845,590

Operating budget: $2,369,230

Operating budget: $800,920

Overall budget change:

Overall budget change:

Overall budget change:

Overall budget change:

Overall budget change:

0.6%

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3.5%

0.1%

Proposed annual assessment amount: $1,713,200

Proposed annual assessment amount: $2,443,930

Proposed annual assessment amount: $1,843,590

3.5% Proposed annual assessment amount: $2,340,730

Average annual assessment increase:

Average annual assessment increase:

Average annual assessment increase:

Average annual assessment increase:

$6 (0.66%) Big budget items: The district’s $1.81 million operating budget includes $16,600 for connectivity improvements; $36,660 for irrigation-related items; $20,100 in water usage costs; $10,000 in irrigation main line repairs; and $5,560 for pressure monitoring stations Bottom line: Although CDD 1’s proposed operating budget is $1.81 million, the district will use $95,000 in carry forward surplus dollars to offset costs, making the 2015 fiscal year special assessment total $1.71 million.

Noteworthy: The district paid off its debt-service in May, so homeowners will see reduced costs associated with that portion of their assessment (see Page 5). *Fiscal year 2015 assessment changes for CDD 1 will vary by neighborhood.

$65 (4.7%) Big budget items: The district’s $2.97 million operating budget includes $16,140 for community connectivity enhancements; $34,700 for landscape improvements; $37,520 collectively for irrigation related items; $17,130 for the sharing of costs associated with the Legacy gatehouse; $17,800 for basketball court lights at the athletic center; $11,500 for street lighting improvements; and $40,000 for road reserves.

Noteworthy: “You are seeing now what a community that’s 15 years old experiences,” Supervisor Tom Green said. “We’re updating our infrastructure. We’re going to continue to see this over the next couple of years.”

No change (-.02%) Big budget items: The district’s $1.85 million operating budget includes $15,660 for connectivity issues; $30,130 for irrigationrelated costs; and $13,100 for dog park access control upgrades.

Bottom line: In CDD 4, the district’s operating budget is a 0.1% increase from 2014; however, the annual assessment amount proposed is a 0.02% decrease.

$108 (4.4%)

- 8.9% Proposed annual assessment amount: $834,290 Average annual assessment increase: -$144 (-7.1%)

Big budget items: The district’s operating budget includes $8,800 for connectivity issues; $31,780 for landscape beautification; $26,990 for irrigation-related items; $20,900 for costsharing of country club gates; $25,000 for the continuation of storm drain/inlet repairs; and $40,980 for road repaving and resurfacing.

Big budget items: None

Noteworthy: “The district’s prior years’ budgets have been extremely challenged by a few budgetary impositions with significant impact and primarily related to its storm drain/ inlet repairs and applicable litigation,” Town Hall Finance Director Steve Zielinski said.

Noteworthy: “The district has reaped the rewards of prudent prior-year budgeting which increased reserves, led to an improved bond rating and allowed for a reduction in assessments for fiscal year 2015,” Town Hall Finance Director Steve Zielinski said.

Bottom line: CDD 6 will be the only district to see a budget decrease, with the operating budget dropping by 8.9% to $800,920.

Homeowners will see assessment reductions on average of 7.1%, or about $144, from fiscal year 2014.

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2:26 a.m. — 7100 block of Montauk Point Crossing. Possession of Marijuana. A woman reported her 17-year-old daughter was arguing over the phone with her boyfriend and she overheard her daughter say she was using her head to put holes in the wall. The mother found several dents in the wall when she entered the room, but her daughter said she used her fists to make the dents. Police observed red marks on her head and located marijuana and a pipe in her bedroom. She was taken to the hospital for observation and cited for possession of an illegal substance.

2:10 p.m. — 8300 block of Lockwood Ridge Road. Robbery. A woman was waiting for the bus when a man grabbed her purse and tried to run away with it. The woman, though, held on tightly to her purse, and the man finally let it go. Refusing to give up, the thief then grabbed the woman’s Home Depot bag, which contained $11 worth of rat traps. After a struggle, the man fled with the rat traps and sat down on a bench in front of Walmart to check out his stolen loot. Police arrested the man and returned the rat traps to the woman.

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Anniversary THE MARTINSENS CELEBRATE 60 YEARS

Although they moved to Illinois, Jim and Nancy Martinsen, formerly of the Palm-Aire community, remembered their friends and loved ones in the East County as they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary July 26.

The Martinsens were members of the Palm-Aire Country Club and Living Lord Lutheran Church.

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The couple met at Nardin Park Reformed Church in Detroit. Thomas Toonder enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a paratrooper in World War II. Doris Toonder wrote to him while he was overseas.

After the war in January 1946, Thomas returned home and attended Hope College in Holland, Mich. He hitchhiked 200 miles to Detroit to see Doris and bring her roses.

He asked her to marry him July 12, 1946, and the couple married less than a month later.

They have five children, two — Kathy and Nancy — who live in Sarasota. They also have 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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CARDINAL MOONEY PAGES 15 – 16

THE OUT-OF-DOOR ACADEMY PAGES 17 – 18

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very season is marked with expectations; tangible and intangible goals and moments that characterize a team’s success.

For Cardinal Mooney, it was knocking off a heavily favored district foe to give a head coach his first district championship.

At The Out-of-Door Academy, it was seeing a crop of underclassmen step into the limelight and bring a renewed sense of pride to their school.

With a new season now upon us, the Thunder and Cougars will once again take the field Friday nights and seek to add a new chapter to their storied careers.

District rivals ODA and Cardinal Mooney highlight this week’s football preview section following last week’s in-depth look at Braden River and Lakewood Ranch.

ODA and Cardinal Mooney will be in a similar situation this season, as both squads have seen their roster numbers diminish in recent weeks and will be forced to have the majority of their players play both ways. But in a three-team district, at least one of these rivals is guaranteed a playoff berth.

Cardinal Mooney, which captured its first district title last season since 2006, had the edge. It defeated an ODA team that saw its roster plagued by injuries, en route to a 1-9 season.

The Cougars and Thunder are both seeking to improve on last season, and the only thing standing in their way is one another.

Inside the next four pages you’ll get an in-depth look at ODA and Cardinal Mooney. You’ll meet a team whose season hinges in large part on the right arm of a senior quarterback, a junior forced to lead from both sides of the ball and players with the potential to have breakout seasons, among other highlights.

As always, be sure to follow me on Twitter at @Jen_Observer and on Facebook at Jen Blanco (Observer) and The Observer, and visit YourObserver.com for the latest news and highlights throughout the season.

And, with that, I welcome you to the 2014 football season.

— Jen Blanco Sports Editor

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CARDINAL MOONEY HIGH SCHOOL 4171 Fruitville Road, Sarasota • Mascot: Cougars • 2013 Record: 7-3

CMHS 2014 FOOTBALL ROSTER 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 15 21 22 23 24 25 28 40 42 45 51 53 54 55 56 58 66 70 72 74 80

Blair Perry Tristan Hillerich Tommy Vassallo Nate Maxham Sean Morris Jr. Alex Sobczak Tyler Garris Jake Santiago Julian Rivera Jacob Jessup Reese Vita Bryce Williams Jake Lafemina Mitch Arimura Jaz Mongeon Vinny Conetta Robby Howard Sam Leonard Kyle Boose Matthew Strauss Kyle Novak Ronnie Carabbia Brad Atwood Nick Ackerson Eric Orsini Dillon O’Neill Kevin Barker Armando Fontana A.J. Kwiatkowski Quinn Campbell Chad Wilkins

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BY THE NUMBERS

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The number of seniors on this year’s roster.

273

The number of points Cardinal Mooney scored in its seven victories last season.

Cardinal Mooney’s success hinges on quarterback Reese Vita, who led the Cougars to their first district championship since 2006 last season.

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The number of games the Cougars lost by less than three points last season.

SARASOTA — Reese Vita has a responsibility to his teammates, his coaches and the community.

Entering his third season as the starting quarterback for the Cardinal Mooney football team, Vita carries the weight of an entire team on his shoulders.

There’s an added pressure that comes with playing the most visible, and arguably the toughest, position on the field, but, for Vita, the opportunity to lead and challenge his teammates to greatness often outweighs the pressure to perform.

“I’m the type of quarterback who tries to make light of every situation, but

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Aug. 29 at LaBelle Sept. 5 vs. Admiral Farragut Sept. 12 vs. Lake Placid Sept. 19 at Avon Park Sept. 26 at Tampa Catholic (7:30 p.m.)

Oct. 3 BYE Oct. 10 vs. St. Pete Catholic Oct. 17 at Out-of-Door Academy* Oct. 24 at Victory Christian Oct. 31 vs. Bishop Verot* Nov. 7 vs. Booker *Denotes district game **All games start at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted

I’m also pretty serious when it’s time to get down to business,” Vita said.

“I’m the guy who’s there for everyone when they need it.”

Last season, Vita threw for nearly 1,350 yards and 13 touchdowns while leading Cardinal Mooney to its first district championship since 2006 and a berth in the regional playoffs.

Vita picked up right where he left

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off last season, throwing for four touchdowns in Cardinal Mooney’s 43-6 Kickoff Classic victory over Bradenton Christian Aug. 22.

Now, in his senior season, it’s up to Vita to maintain that same level of drive and precision for the Cougars to reach their full potential and fulfill their ultimate goal of winning a state championship.

A former Manatee Wildcat, Vita learned early on that his arm would only carry him so far. Lacking the height of a traditional pocket passer, Vita began to rely more on his legs and his head — two of a quarterback’s most important assets — to gain an edge.

Since the 2013 season ended in November, Vita has spent countless hours studying film and working on his speed and endurance to give Cardinal Mooney more of a dual-threat option.

“I always thought I wasn’t very fast and couldn’t run the ball,” Vita said.

“I wasn’t blessed with height, but you can always work on speed. Every year, I make it a point to get better and I try to take that into account.”

COACH’S CORNER What are your initial thoughts on this year’s team?

We are very young on the offensive line, but we’ve got great defensive backs, and offensively, skill wise, we’re as good as we’ve ever been. We have (31) guys and we don’t have any guys that can’t play.

It’s just going to be a matter of staying healthy.

The guys are very team-oriented.

The chemistry is very good, and they are all willing do what it takes to make the team work. We don’t have any “me” guys. I haven’t been this excited about a football team in a long time.

What are your expectations for this season?

A lot of our main players are

Vita, who has received interest from several colleges, ranging from Division IAA to Division III, will suit up for his final season opener Friday night and begin what he hopes will be another championship season.

And although he’ll undoubtedly feel the pressure when the lights come on and he steps onto the field at LaBelle, Vita understands that at the end of the day it’s up to him to not only lead the Cougars to greatness but remind his teammates to enjoy the sport as much now as they did growing up.

“I just try to have as much fun as I can because I’ve got nothing to lose,” Vita said. “At the same time, I do consider myself a leader and I have to live up to my own standards of being a leader. Every day, I make an honest commitment to myself to get better. If I’m not taking steps to get better, then I’m not (doing my job).”

seniors or guys who have played on varsity (before). We have a lot of guys with experience, so we’re just going to try and pick up where we left off. Our first goal is always to win a district championship and have the opportunity to play for a regional championship.

What would you say is the strength of this year’s team?

Our skill guys. They have a lot of experience and talent.

What is the one area that needs improvement?

Our offensive and defensive lines.

We don’t have a lot of bodies, so they’re going to have to play both positions even if they didn’t necessarily want to.

JOSH SMITHERS SEVENTH YEAR

PLAYERS TO WATCH REESE VITA

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THE OUT-OF-DOOR ACADEMY 5950 Deer Drive, Sarasota • Mascot: Thunder • 2013 Record: 1-9

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ODA 2014 FOOTBALL ROSTER Tyler Wenger JR Najee Rhodes SO Tommy Onufrak FR Steele Carlson FR Jason Fineberg SO Cody Cheney SO Gus Mahler FR Matt Luhrsen FR Joey Runge SO Chasz Johnson JR Austin Hoppe SR Sam Hajduk JR Owen Han JR McCabe Ballance SO Clarence Dodge SO Chris Robinson SO Kevin Bernet SO Chris Poole JR Brad Hansell SO Zach Poole SO Christian McCarthy SO Joey Coco JR Lucas Macleod FR Todd Humphrey JR

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Aug. 29 at Bradenton Christian (7:30 p.m.)

Sept. 5 at Citrus Park Christian Sept. 12 St John Lutheran School Sept. 19 vs. Shorecrest Prep Sept. 26 BYE Oct. 3 at Bishop Verot* (7:30 p.m.)

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changed Humphrey’s outlook, both on his own individual ability and the game as a whole. It was his first solo tackle on kickoff coverage, and it solidified in Humphrey a belief that he could in fact make an impact and contribute to the team after all.

“It taught me to be less selfish,” Humphrey said. “As (a member of) a football team, you can never put your wants before the team’s wants.”

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Those early lumps paved the way for Humphrey and ultimately helped him face even the most inopportune situations — the vast majority of which came last season.

After a plethora of injuries and several lopsided losses derailed ODA’s season, Humphrey and his teammates learned what it takes to stand tall when your backs are against the wall.

“You can never give up on yourself no matter how low things get because the lows only stay so low for so long,” Humphrey said.

Now, as one of eight upperclassmen on ODA’s 24-person roster, the junior offensive and defensive lineman is hoping the challenges of last season serve as motivation for himself and his teammates.

“We want to exceed the outside expectation of us,” Humphrey said.

“We’re not expected to do well, so hopefully we can exceed that expectation.”

Humphrey and the rest of the Thunder will get their first true dose of game action Friday night when they take the field for their season opener at Bradenton Christian. ODA

COACH’S CORNER What are your initial thoughts on this year’s team?

We’re in phase two of the youth movement. We had to go through some growing pains last year, but (hopefully) this season we’ll start to see the fruits of our labor. The guys have worked extremely hard, so they don’t put themselves in the same situation they were in last year.

What would you say is the strength of this year’s team?

For us, it’s more about the intangible tangibles. It’s the energy, unity and camaraderie. This team generally cares and loves each other. We can see it and sense it every day. We’ve got a unique group of kids.

What’s the one area that needs improvement?

Our depth in numbers. We’ve been

was forced to make an early exit last week when lightning, with six minutes remaining in the first quarter, forced the cancellation of its Kickoff Classic versus First Baptist.

ODA will play a nine-game schedule this season, and with only two district games on the schedule, the Thunder only needs to win one of those games to put itself in a position to earn a playoff berth — a feat Humphrey believes is fully within reach if ODA continues to play together as a team.

“We’re just going to take it one game at a time,” Humphrey said.

“Obviously we want to win, and if we don’t focus on doing too much, we’ll get there. I feel an expectation to be the leader of the group, and I definitely embrace that role. Now is as good a time as ever.”

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You can’t get tired because there’s no one to save you. You’re the best this school has to offer in this said sport.

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Community offers summer entertainment Jutta Tragnitz and Cathie McHugh enjoy their meals.

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Edgewater Village home tops sales at $750,000 The following residential real estate transactions took place between Aug. 11 and Aug. 15.

A home in Edgewater Village tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Louis and Janice DiLorenzo, of Sarasota, sold their home at 6634 Windjammer Place to Fusheng Jiang and Yanling Zhang, of Bradenton, for $750,000. Built in 1999, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,855 square feet of living area.

Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. sold the home at 7707 British Open Way to AE&E Investment LLC for $300,100. Built in 1999, it has three bedrooms, two-and-ahalf baths and 2,645 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $270,800 in 1999.

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Gary Morris, trustee, and Brenda Morris, of Bradenton, sold the home at 14612 Secret Harbor Place to Jules and Magda Shteierman, of Lakewood Ranch, for $729,000. Built in 2013, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,600 square feet of living area.

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Daniel and Carol Shea sold their Unit 201 condominium at 6507 Moorings Point Circle to Donald and Jeanne Leonard, of Bradenton, for $619,000. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,155 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $708,000 in 2004.

Greenbrook Village

Jeremy and Heather Harris, of Independence, Ohio, sold their home at 14729 Bowfin Terrace to Matthew and Laureen Vassallo, of Parrish, for $562,500. Built in 2013, it has five bedrooms, threeand-a-half baths, a pool and 3,269 square feet of living area.

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This home at 6634 Windjammer Place has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,855 square feet of living area. It sold for $750,000.

La Vergne, Tenn., sold their home at 14216 Gnatcatcher Terrace to Patricia Isenberg, of Lakewood Ranch, for $225,000. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,275 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $180,000 in 2004.

Panther Ridge

U.S. Bank, trustee, sold the home at 20109 74th Ave. E. to Blue Mountain Homes LLC for $509,300. Built in 1999, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,419 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $925,000 in 2005.

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Kenneth and Noreen Duronio sold their home at 6851 Turnberry Isle Court to Louis and Janice DiLorenzo, of Lakewood Ranch, for $490,000. Built in 2001, it has

three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,927 square feet of living area.

Lillian Graziano, of Sarasota, sold her home at 7130 Whitemarsh Circle to Sam and Muffie Ochi, of Bradenton, for $489,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,295 square feet of living area.

Edward and Donna Andrews, of Cranston, R.I., sold their home at 7447 Riviera Cove to Kathleen Brinster, of Clearwater, for $481,500. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,380 square feet of living area.

James and Kathryn Keebler, of Winchester, Tenn., sold their home at 7220 Lismore Court to Leela Tabari, trustee, of Boynton Beach, for $367,500. Built in 2010, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,148 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $300,000 in 2010.

Louis and Lisa Fata, of Parrish, sold their home at 9011 Brookfield Terrace to Thomas and Linda Damratoski, of Sarasota, for $485,000. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,986 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $518,500 in 2006.

Amy LaFollette, of Sarasota, for $462,000. Built in 1994, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 3,090 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $437,000 in 2012.

Country Meadows

Andrew and Virginia Jones, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 14754 Second Ave. Circle N.E. to Kevin and Barbara Hollen, of Bradenton, for $425,000. Built in 2009, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,658 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $338,900 in 2009.

Eaton Place

Sam Buchbinder, of Longboat Key, sold his home at 7230 Pine Valley St. to Michael Russo, of Bradenton, for $480,000. Built in 1999, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 3,129 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $495,000 in 2001.

Denis Sutton, Audrey Sutton, Lorraine Sutton, Shane Miller and Gordon Cornelius, of Manitoba, Canada, sold their home at 7362 Eaton Court to Joseph and Escolastica Correia, of University Park, for $410,000. Built in 1995, it has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,628 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $425,000 in 2004.

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Diane McLaughlin, trustee, of Bradenton, sold the home at 105 171st St. E. to Brenda Morris, trustee, of Bradenton, for $475,000. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,764 square feet of living area.

The Links at Palm-Aire

Laura Arterburn, of Sarasota, Alice Sulinski, of Oak Brook, Ill., and Miriam Howard, of St. Petersburg, sold their home at 7553 Links Court to Latelle and

Laurence Capo and James Olson, of Lambertville, N.J., sold their home at 7718 Seven Oaks Drive to Wayne and Wendy Reuter, of Bradenton, for $370,000.

Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,122 square feet of living area.

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4618 Balboa Park Loop 6635 Coopers Hawk Court 12663 Fontana Loop 24015 83rd Ave. E. 7314 Eaton Court 11719 Cullen Park Terrace 6111 Glen Abbey Lane 7312 Pine Valley St. 6915 24th Ave. E. 9516 Discovery Terrace 12319 Tranquility Park Terrace 8403 Grosvenor Court 151 Americas Cup Blvd.

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Terra Ceia/Terra Ceia Island 941-907-9595 941-350-3781

Source: Manatee County

328 Petrel Trail to David and Nancy Stempowski, of Bradenton, for $363,900. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,486 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $340,000 in 2008.

Miramar Way to Walter and Jennifer Carr, of Bradenton, for $338,000. Built in 2011, it has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 2,169 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $250,000 in 2011.

Morgan Johnson

Braden Pines

Marc and Whitney Ellis, of Bradenton, sold their Unit 53 condominium at 8232

9604 W Cortez Rd # 313 #A3994805 $199,900 Pam Sweeney

8254 Miramar Way #M5901541 $3,600 Kendra Vogel

510 58th St #M5841853 Cheryl Roberts

5561 Key West Pl # C-08 #M5845210 $189,000 Debbie Vogler

5253 Wedgewood Lane #M5900133 $152,500 Bill Weed, PA

$2,899,000

Lakewood Ranch 941-552-4200 941-773-4372

611 Riviera Dunes Way # 302 #M5831746 Laurie Rastovski

$845,000

Bradenton 941-907-9595 941-228-1213

Gary and Carolyn Richardson, of Bradenton, sold their home at 9716 Oak Run Drive to Judith Mandelcorn, of Bradenton, for $297,000. Built in 1989, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,939 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $205,000 in 2000.

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Braden River 941-748-6300 941-705-3328

Sarasota 941-907-9595 941-928-9997

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Bradenton 941-748-6300 941-504-3792

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7220 Hamilton Rd # 292 #M5844244 $172,000 Judy LaValliere

Bradenton 941-951-6660 941-266-9622

5208 96th St E #A3995444 Kathy Lewis

4705 Charles Partin Dr #M5845986 $179,000 Bryan Dwyer

2212 12th Avenue W #M5900522 $129,900 Kimberly Roehl

304 23Rd N St #A3985563 $725,000 Ann Debellevue

Anna Maria Island 941-951-6660 941-720-7614

14722 Leopard Creek Place #A4103587 $718,900 Susanne Cosgrove-Lee

Lakewood Ranch 941-349-3444 941-400-9068

4200 Gulf Dr # 205 #M5845978 $710,000 Dani Pearson

Anna Maria Island 941-907-9595 941-725-2112

5624 Title Row Dr #M5838120 $649,900 Laura Tracy Clekis

Bradenton 941-748-6300 941-915-4167

15911 Painted Post Ln #M5840358 $599,000 Joanna Sternberg

Sarasota 941-907-9595 941-928-7345

311 Snapdragon Loop #A3991637 $549,500 Sandra Maslen

East County 941-907-9595 941-726-0035

2104 87th St NW #M5846384 $549,000 Ralph & Megg Faillace

Bradenton 941-748-6300 941-713-9142

12506 Harbour Landings Dr #M5845498 $525,000 Patty Brooks

Cortez 941-748-6300 941-545-1194

627 Sand Crane Ct #M5839982 $499,900 Judy LaValliere

Bradenton 941-748-6300 941-504-3792

1255 Bel Air Star Parkway #A4103334 $499,900 Scott Haynes

Sarasota 941-907-9595 941-544-7282

Parrish 941-907-9595 941-809-9106

Bradenton 941-748-6300 941-447-9988

Palmetto $2,500 941-552-4200

3805 Sun Eagle Lane #M5900113 $1,350 Kendra Vogel

Bradenton 941-552-4200 941-773-4372

Anna Maria Island 941-748-6300 941-266-1450

Bradenton 941.748.6300 • Lakewood Ranch 941.907.9595 • IMG Academy 941.752.2683

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Palmetto 941-748-6300 941-705-5704

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Pamela Stephens, of Warner Robins, Ga., sold her home at 1504 67th St. Court E. to Rocky and Pamela McBride, of Bradenton, for $355,000. Built in 1988, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,720 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $215,000 in 1992.

1007 Riviera Dunes Way #M5900515 $1,850,000 Jody Shinn

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84 “The Murders in the Rue Morgue” killer 85 Flip a switch up 86 D’Urbervilles miss 87 Frilly and feminine 88 Sunbathing souvenirs 89 Obtains 92 Jeweled topper 94 Landlord’s entitlement 97 Con artists 100 Cough medicine additive 103 Isocrates was one 104 Simple house 105 Pew attachment 106 Marilyn of “The Misfits” 107 Ornate pipes (var.)

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49 Scotch chaser?

98 E.T.’s vehicle 51 Navratilova’s 99 Not an amateur mixed-doubles 101 Number “for the partner Leander money” 52 Georgetown 102 Trafficking cops’ player grp.

54 Depend 55 Give a makeover 57 Wee bit of beef?

58 Vague amount 59 A title for Macbeth 60 Surprise cries 08-28-14

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Items Under $200 For Sale

Help Wanted Pools/Spas

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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.

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DRIVERS: GreatPools.

Pay! HOT TUBS$5,000 - Slim Sign-On Spas - Bonus!

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BLUE FISHA/CCLEANING INC. SALES 941-705-3812.

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We Guarantee. Affordable & Reliable.

Excellent References.

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BLUE FISH CLEANING INC. Free 941-705-3812.

Licensed & Insured.Affordable 30% off reliable first cleaning.

Insured, Bonded. home 941-536-7447. cleaning, $80, 2 cleaners, 2 hours.

GAIL’S CLEANING Service: 30 Years experience.

BRAZILIAN CLEANING Service by Maria.

Free laundry service. God Bless our great country!

Residential. Meticulous Cleaning. Excellent 941-746-1562.

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Move-in, References Available upon Request.

941-350-8670 For Free Estimate, call Carol & (941) 322−8486.

Licensed, Bonded Insured www.sarasotaprofessionalcleaning.com

EARLY DEADLINES

AUTO FLOOR Mats. Brand new, factory for September 4th Edition packaging for 2007 Hyundai Azera, gray. $45.

941-744-1937.

CLASSIFIED ADS off white/ cream, 2 seater, COUCH: LEXINGTON, $200.

Non-smoker/ Call,29, 941-746-7264.

Deadline Friday, pets.

August 12:00pm

CURIO CABINET: w/oak trim, 17"wx12dx73"h, glass 3 side w/back mirror; 4 glass shelves, $75.

SERVICE DIRECTORY 941-363-4565.

Deadline Thursday August 28, 12:00pm

GAS DRYER: excellent condition, used only by 2 adults, $75. Carol, 941-224-5760.

The Observer will be CLOSED Monday,

HAIR PIECES: Paula Young’s - 2 blonde, 1 light September 1st$20/ea. for the941-721-7392.

Labor Day Holiday. brown. $45/all or

We will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 2, 8:30am.

PATIO FURNITURE: 5/ft. hexagon glass table with 4 chairs, $200.00. 941-752-0385.

Real Estate Wanted

WAREHOUSE/MAINTENANCE FOR 2 afternoons a week. Construction/mechanical experience is a plus. Clean background WANTEDand drug testing.

941-870-4493.

LUXURY ANNUAL RENTALS Real Estate Wanted For Qualified Waiting Clients

Contact - Sarasota Luxury Rentals WANTED 941-225-1356

Computer Services

GAIL’S CLEANING Service: 30 Years experience.

Free laundry service.

God Bless our great COMPUTER TECHNICAL Support.

H/W country! & S/W 941-746-1562. problems solved. Virus/Malware removal; data recovery; Networking/ Internet Issues; Home Improvement/ Remodeling Upgrades; A+, Network+ Cert. Tech.

Navy trained electronics tech veteran.

941-225-0046.

FRED’S HOME IMPROVEMENT AND REPAIR.

To Place Your 970 Ad:Exercise Bike.

PROFORM CROSSTRAINER $200. 941-355-2282.

Call 941-955-4888 or online at

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Personalized attention For Qualified Waiting Clients

Painting, tile, kitchen backsplash, windows, drywall, fans, just ask! 941-744-7473.

941-225-1356

FULL KITCHEN & BATHROOM RENOVATIONS. 20 Years Master Craftsman. Licensed & Insured.

Call Joe, 941-929-3000.

WINEItems BOTTLE rack table of hand Under $200 Forforged Saleiron & glass top, $50. 941-201-5086.

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Crossman Pump, $649. $45. of drawers, cream Great Air condition.

941-350-9431.

941-345-4072.

CABINET/BOOKCASES (TWO) white 32x77x16 Merchandise Wanted coral, $100 each. 941-351-0741.

CASH FOR Old Military Items. 3.1/cu.

Swords, COMPACT FRIDGE/ Freezer: Silver, ft. uniforms, old guns.

941-416-3280.

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941-730-7858.

Pets Quick Touch, $60.

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Storage Flooring

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Business Opportunities Furnishings

JAN PRO CLEANING FRANCHISE: $950KDown MATTRESS SALE! 50-80% OFF Retail!

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General Merchandise

STANDBY HOME GENERATOR. Help Wanted 13 KW, LP or Natural Gas, 150 amp Transfer Switch. $2000.

DRIVERS - New equipment, Great benefits, Safety 217-620-1934. bonus plans! Dedicated Flatbed with PODS (No tarps or chains & make your own appts.) and Lost & CDL-A/2 Foundyrs TT exp. req.

Van with Georgia Pacific.

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941-744-1020. 35+ years experience.

Personal Services YOUR PERSONAL BOOKKEEPER, LLC Gail Sunray, Owner Personal & Business Bookkeeping Accounting/ Taxes I come to your home or office.

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Professional obedience program.

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40 Acre facility.

35 years proven results. doggyhotel.net 941-554-4620.

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