East County Observer 2.12.15

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Want to add a bird to your flock?

As one east county bird sanctuary closes, another takes in its residents.

Many of the birds soon will be available for adoption. PAGE 4A

Nancy’s Bar-B-Q coming to Main

MALL TRAFFIC 3A Is University area traffic as bad as predicted? We put three routes to the test.

The barbecue restaurant and Barre3 are the final ingredients. Now, Main Street is 100% leased.

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Nancy’s Bar-B-Q owner Nancy Krohngold says the future Lakewood Ranch Main Street location will offer patrons the same experience as the original Sarasota restaurant.

County changes vote on Waterline Road project PAM EUBANKS SENIOR EDITOR

— The Manatee County Commission breathed new life into a proposal to build a 195-unit development on a 77.9acre parcel on Waterline Road, more than a year after the board voted to kill the plan.

Manatee County commissioners approved the Martin-Hillwood project Feb. 5, in a 6-1 vote.

The board denied plans 5-2 for the 195-unit development in September 2013, for several reasons, including Waterline Road’s configuration and compatibility issues.

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However, landowners Mary Jane Martin Smith and Richard Martin appealed the decision, filing for mediation. A special magistrate issued an opinion last month that the board should approve the project based Florida statute and county code.

The revised site plan shows the same number of units but more land between the development and the project’s Waterline Road frontage.

“The applicant showed a revised plan with bigger buffers,” said Commissioner Betsy Benac, who voted for the project both SEE WATERLINE PAGE 7A

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The controversial Waterline Road project still has 195 units, but includes more buffering along the roadway.

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Girl Scouts in Manatee County are in crunch time — cookie crunch time, to be exact. The Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida have begun to accept preorders for their famous Girl Scout cookies, and can even do so online through a new digital platform at girlscoutcookies.org.

(You download the Cookie Finder App).

Door-to-door cookie sales and cookie booths will start Feb. 14.

This year’s cookie options include eight varieties: Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-Si-Dos, Trefoils, Savannah Smiles and two new cookies — Rah-Rah Raisins, an oatmeal cookie with raisin and yogurt chunks, and Toffee-tastic, a gluten-free cookie with toffee bites.

Cookies cost $4 per box, or $5 per box for the Toffee-tastic.

To learn more about Girl Scout cookies go to www. gsgcf.org/cookies-more.

— Nancy’s Bar-B-Q isn’t packing up its downtown Sarasota location, but it is moving to the east side.

The restaurant, which has a cult-like following for its North Carolina-style pork barbecue, has signed a lease for a unit on Lakewood Ranch Main Street and likely will open for business in May.

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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens seeks to grow in harmony with its roots.

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Palm Ball welcomes 275 guests to Historic Spanish Point to benefit conservation efforts.

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Officials give UTC traffic the

YELLOW LIGHT Traffic isn’t flowing as quickly as many residents would prefer, but officials say UTC congestion hasn’t been the ‘doom and gloom’ scenario many feared.

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EAST COUNTY — As East County residents braced for the opening of the Mall at University Town Center in October, they shuddered at the thought of traffic, which was already piled up on the nearby roadway.

But traffic along University Parkway, particularly on either side of the Mall at University Town Center, has not been as bad as many East County residents feared following the mall’s October opening.

“Commuter traffic eastbound and westbound is about the same.

We make adjustments whenever needed,” said Amjid Hussain, Sarasota County traffic signal engineer. “Overall, traffic is moving and flowing unless we have some kind of crash or accident.

If there are no accidents, traffic is heavy, but it’s still manageable.”

Sarasota County Transportation Planning Manager Paula Wiggins adds: “It wasn’t the doom and gloom situation everyone was expecting.”

Sarasota, in coordination with the Florida Department of Trans-

Did The Mall at University Town Center make traffic worse? Does it make you think twice about traveling during certain times of the day?

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Traffic has increased around The Mall at University Town Center, but the county doesn’t yet have data to determine by how much. To manage the flow of traffic, it manually changes the traffic signals during peak times.

portation and Manatee County, has made adjustments to signal timing, for example, to help keep traffic flowing as smoothly as possible.

And, although Sarasota County does not yet have traffic counts to compare traffic at University Parkway and Cattleman Road before and after the mall’s opening, Wiggins said the county

definitely has seen an uptick in vehicles using the roadway.

“You have something that’s new; it’s drawing from a regional area,” Wiggins said. “To quantify that, we’re still looking as the data comes in, so it’s hard to give you a percentage. In general, there’s some increase. But traffic is moving. It’s just not moving as fast as people want.”

“Traffic is much heavier, especially from Honore Avenue east to the mall.

It doesn’t make me think about when to travel, though.”

— Joannie Sloan

Without county data, the East County Observer took to the streets to test routes surrounding UTC. Below are our findings, plus tips on when specific routes become the roads less traveled.

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Avoid at: Early evening Best braved: Morning Middle of the road: Noon to early afternoon Average route time: 9 minutes, 36 seconds Route report: The evening rush hour is the worst time to make this trip. It took us 12 minutes, 30 seconds to drive it at 5 p.m., compared with 7 minutes, 6 seconds during the morning rush hour at 8 a.m.

FROM THE MALL AT UTC TO THE SHOPPES AT UTC

Avoid at: Early afternoon Best braved: Morning Middle of the road: Evening Average route time: 5 minutes, 34 seconds

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Route report: Despite expecting rush-hour traffic to hold us up, it was actually the lunch hour that proved to be the slowest. Traveling during that time added an average of six minutes to our trip, which took a total of 10 minutes, 22 seconds at 1:20 p.m.

FROM THE SHOPPES AT UTC TO LAKEWOOD RANCH MAIN STREET

Avoid at: Early afternoon Best braved: Morning Middle of the road: Evening Average route time: 13 minutes, 14 seconds

Route report: Regardless of your timing, drivers of this route can expect delays. Of the routes we drove, this was the longest on average, and it peaked in the early afternoon, when it took 18 minutes, 42 seconds to drive.

Number of times each route was driven, to test each during morning rush hour, around lunch and during evening rush hour.

“It’s much more crowded but it’s the price you pay for progress.”

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From The Shoppes at UTC to Lakewood Ranch Main Street

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Shortest average route.

From The Shoppes at UTC to The Mall at UTC

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Longest trip From The Mall at UTC to Lakewood Ranch Main Street, Jan. 31 at 1:45 p.m.

2 minutes, 28 seconds

Shortest trip Mall at UTC to Shoppes at UTC, Jan. 29 at 8:28 a.m.

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Napiers found guilty of cruelty After an eight-day trial, former East County animal shelter owners Alan and Sheree Napier were found guilty of several charges.

A jury on Feb. 4 found Alan Napier, 52, guilty of eight counts of aggravated animal cruelty, one charge of unlawful solicitation and one scheming to defraud charge.

Sheree Napier, 46, was found guilty of eight counts of aggravated animal cruelty and one count of scheming to defraud.

Sentencing is set for March 27.

The couple faces three to 85 years in prison.

Sheree Napier is currently out on bond and Alan Napier remains in custody.

The Manatee County Sherriff’s Office raided and confiscated more than 300 animals from the Napier’s East County animal shelter, Napier Log Cabin Animal and Horse Sanctuary, Feb. 5, 2014.

Authorities cited unsanitary living conditions for the horses, pigs, dogs, cats, goats and other animals found on the property, located off State Road 64.

The raid resulted from complaints from concerned residents, as well as undercover investigations by officials.

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“People keep complaining, but it’s no big deal. A little more traffic is worth what’s going on out here.”

— Julia Craven

“Traffic is much worse now. Getting into and out of the mall is terrible, and I plan when I’m going to avoid sitting in traffic as much as possible.

— Sharon Ramsey

Country Club East residents will soon have new and improved access to their community and more things to do within the neighborhood.

Construction is underway on a second community entrance, located on The Masters Avenue.

To help traffic from the 2015 Parade of Homes, construction will likely be completed by the end of February.

The second entrance features “more of a country club sense of arrival,” with views of lakes, fountains and a golf course, said Jimmy Stewart, vicepresident of sales for LWR Communities.

Building a second entrance was always part of the plan for the community, but because of recent growth in the area, the time to add another outlet for leaving and entering the community is now, Stewart said.

MEETINGS Manatee County Commissioners Work Session — 1:30 to 5 p.m. Feb. 17, at the County Administrative Center, 215 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton All Manatee County offices are closed Feb. 16, in observation of President’s Day.

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Wink the owl is just one of the wild critters housed at Two Feathers Wildlife Center Inc. The East County facility is also home to a pheasant and African spur thigh tortoise.

BIRDS OF TWO FEATHERS As one East County bird sanctuary prepares to take flight, a new facility prepares to take 100 of its residents under its wings.

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Woody never forgets to tell Ginger Riegel “Goodnight.”

The 15-year-old Goffin’s cockatoo’s well wishes are just one example of the quirks Riegel and her husband, Robert, see in each of the 100 birds and other wildlife species under their care at Two Feathers Wildlife Center Inc., a

facility on acreage behind their hidden-from-view country home in Myakka.

Gus, an African spur thigh tortoise, loves to have his chin scratched. Peaches, an 8-yearold Moluccan cockatoo, is known to be playful.

The facility’s Amazon parrots often heckle Riegel with phrases such as, “Can I have a cigarette?”

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Providing food, veterinary services, shelter, toys and other necessities for Ginger Riegel’s 100 birds isn’t going to be easy or cheap for Birds of Paradise founder Debbie Huckaby.

The sanctuary seeks volunteers and donations to help care for the birds the East County facility will house. Ginger Riegel is also seeking donations to help care for the birds before they transition to their new home.

For more information, call Riegel at 322-2047 or Huckaby at (727) 366-9997.

Ginger Riegel has loved birds since she was a child. Over the next few months, she’ll say goodbye to the 100 birds she houses at her nonprofit organization — Two Feathers Wildlife Center Inc.

This week, she’s transporting two cages to the East County bird sanctuary Birds of Paradise, located 13 miles away, off Waterline Road. Over the next few months, Riegel hopes to transfer all of her birds there.

The tortoise, pheasant, owl and other exotic species Riegel keeps will go to wildlife centers nearby, she says.

Riegel met Birds of Paradise’s founder Debbie Huckaby four years ago at a Florida West Coast Avian Society meeting after a mutual acquaintance introduced

them. Riegel recently heard about Huckaby’s move to East County, and the women have been meeting at each of their facilities so they can learn more about the other’s birds.

Knowing another lifelong birdlover and qualified caretaker will care for her birds comforts Riegel, but saying goodbye is still hard.

“It rips my heart out,” Riegel says, with tears in her eyes.

“These animals have been my life for so long. They’re like my kids. But, sooner or later, this was going to happen.”

HOW TWO FEATHERS HATCHED Two Feathers started Jan. 20, 1986 with a single bird: Freddy. Riegel always had birds — typically parakeets — as a child, she says. But she never owned more than one at a time. The Riegels moved to Myakka 30 years ago and shortly after, she bought her first bird for her new home.

“Then, we got some more birds, and then some more.

It just kept growing,” Riegel said. “And, I couldn’t say no.

Before I knew it, I was getting calls from Sarasota Jungle Gardens to take in birds.”

Riegel became licensed as a nonprofit and is state and federally certified and licensed to house birds and wildlife.

Wildlife rescues called her to take Gus the tortoise, who was left behind when his human family moved away and left him in their backyard. Other animals Riegel received were confiscated from drug raids, found in garbage cans and other unfavorable conditions.

Unlike other sanctuaries, Riegel never adopted out her animals.

“They’ve already been through so much, I didn’t want to put them through anything else,” Riegel says.

“They still don’t trust me, because of how humans have treated them. They just tolerate me.”

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Learning more about Riegel’s birds and their personalities will help Huckaby make the best possible matches for the birds and their new neighbors.

“I’m evaluating each bird individually,” Huckaby says. “I’ll also use Ginger’s recommendations, because they’re her birds; she knows them better than anyone.”

Pairing the right birds together is crucial. Birds with conflicting personalities could hurt each other or themselves.

“Arranging the birds is like finding a classroom for children,” Huckaby says. “We say, ‘OK, I think this kid will work out better in this classroom. The birds are like children. But, I’m not worried. Ginger’s birds seem laid back.”

Although Riegel never adopted out birds, some of the birds are adoptable. So, when Huckaby receives them, she will evaluate them and determine which ones can be adopted.

As Riegel prepares for the birds’ relocation, she’s excited about her next chapter. The Riegels might move to northern Georgia to be near mountains.

She might volunteer with a wildlife or bird organization. Or, maybe she’ll travel first.

Riegel likes not knowing exactly how she’ll spend each day.

But, she and her husband aren’t the only ones flying the coupe.

Riegel is bringing five birds with her, as a reminder of the rich history hidden behind her secluded East County home.

“We can’t go completely cold turkey,” Riegel says, smiling “I’m passionate about birds; I’ll always love them.”

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Riegel started to consider closing her facility a year ago, after another sweltering summer, aching bones and the price tag that comes with caring for so many animals.

Although she’s a Florida native, 90-degree temperatures make it harder to feed the birds and clean their cages throughout the day.

And, as her family members have told her, she isn’t getting any younger, she says, laughing.

“I just reached a point where I realized I needed to do something else,” says Riegel, who is transitioning out of wildlife rescue.

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Principals learn new lessons from peers About half of Manatee County’s elementary principals will meet one-on-one once a month.

PAM EUBANKS SENIOR EDITOR EAST COUNTY — As Tara Elementary School Principal Steve Royce stood in the front office, an unusual visitor borrowed the phone in a nearby office: Willis Elementary Principal Bill Stenger.

On Jan. 28, the two had their first official meeting through a program called “Cohorts.”

Their supervisor, Annette Codelia, one of two executive directors of elementary education for the Manatee County School District, started the new program last month. Principals typically hold a principal meeting once a month, with a districtwide session in the morning and another smaller group meeting in the afternoon. For the afternoon

“ I think the best professional development for adult leaders is to spend time with each other and collaborate and see each other in action.”

– Annette Codelia, co-executive director of elementary education

meeting, Codelia opted for her 17 principals to join each other at school sites.

“I think the best professional development for adult leaders is to spend time with each other and collaborate and see each other in action,” said Codelia, who completed an assignment similar to Cohorts while serving as principal of Bayshore Elementary approximately five years ago. “We do a lot of meetings where we sit and get information. You need the information, but you sit and you hear and you ask questions. But for the afternoon session, they already are spending the day outside their building, so why not join other principals in the district?”

Guided questions led the process as principals visited classrooms and completed other tasks. Administrators will provide feedback to Codelia at their next meeting, later this month.

Royce and Stenger, for example, focused on conducting teacher evaluations during classroom observations. Principals observe more than 70 elements per teacher during the course of the year. “(This) dictates pay,” Stenger said. “We want to be sure we are being as fair and consistent across the board as we can. It was an opportunity to validate what we see. Are we seeing the same thing? By talking about it, we realize we might have looked at (criteria) differently.”

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Annette Codelia oversees principals at 17 elementary schools. For the Cohorts program, she divided principals into groups to ensure principals from schools of varying socioeconomic levels would have an opportunity to learn from one another.

PAIRED UP Below, we show the groups of principals and the percentage of their students on free or reduced-cost lunches. CEP, or community eligibility provision, indicates the school qualifies to provide meals to 100% of its students, regardless of economic status.

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Tara Elementary School Principal Steve Royce and Willis Elementary Principal Bill Stenger discuss topics such as their teacher evaluation methods and how they use data from assessments.

Codelia said she paired lowincome schools with higherincome schools to create a rich experience for principals, who were grouped into sets of four and five, and then paired off for the afternoon session. Although school demographics vary, many of the problems principals experience are the same.

Royce and Stenger said they enjoyed the experience.

“It’s a good opportunity to get together and find out all that’s happening at other schools,” said Stenger, who has been a principal since 1987. “It’s a good learning opportunity.”

Royce agreed.

“The opportunity to talk with other principals is a powerful conversation,” he said.

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Waterline project times. “Even though they weren’t able to come to a settlement agreement with the county, the special magistrate recommended the rezone and revised plan. If we hadn’t approved it, they said they would continue forward with their lawsuit.”

The property, previously zoned for agriculture, has a future landuse zoning of urban fringe-3, which means a developer can put up to three units per acre on the land. Neighboring properties also are zoned on the future land-use map for up to three units per acre.

Commissioner Robin DiSabatino was the lone commissioner to vote against the application.

“I think the plan that I’m looking at could be improved upon,” she said, adding that she believes the number of units was too high for a single access road.

Waterline Road residents who fought the project in 2013 asked the commission to stick with its denial of the application, saying the project is not compatible with their agricultural community.

“I understand the property owners have property rights and we have property rights also ... At some point, it just doesn’t make any sense any more.”

— Neighbor Jack Richardson

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Former Manatee Superintendant Gene Witt leaves ‘lasting legacy’

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TIMELINE

Witt, who worked in the Manatee County School District for 39 years, was 84.

September 2013 — Commission denies project October 2013 — Property owners sue to overturn decision January 2015 — Special magistrate recommends approval of revised site plan February 2015 — Commission approves project

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— To Stacey Vedder, Gene Witt was the kind, deep-voiced father of her friend, Leann.

The girls attended Palmetto Elementary, Lincoln Middle and Palmetto High schools together.

When she started her teaching career at Blackburn Elementary in 1988, she wasn’t surprised when Witt, then superintendent of the Manatee County School District, stopped by her classroom just to say, “Hello.”

“He was always so nice and personable,” Vedder said. “I’ll never forget when he visited me at school. When he left, the other teachers ran over and asked why I was in trouble.”

Vedder, who teaches second grade at Gene Witt Elementary School, is one of thousands of school district employees, students, teachers and other community members who will remember Gene Witt.

Witt died Feb. 5. He was 84.

Witt is the second former superintendent with East County ties to die this year. He died less than a month after 75-year-old Robert “Dan” Nolan.

Witt was an educator with the school district from 1955 to 1994.

He held positions such as teacher, principal, coach and superintendent.

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“I understand the property owners have property rights and we have property rights also,” neighbor Jack Richardson said.

“But, at some point, the king has no clothes. At some point, it just doesn’t make any sense any more.”

Caleb Grimes, the attorney representing the project, said the increased buffering — 150 feet along Waterline Road and 50 feet around the property’s perimeter — is intended to alleviate neighbors’ concerns with changing the landscape of Waterline Road.

“We felt it wasn’t the number (of units) that was the issue; it was more changing the look and feel of Waterline. This is the only remaining large wooded tract,” Grimes said. “(With this design) it becomes isolated and everything is inside.”

Grimes said the property could be developed by the landowners or possibly sold to another developer.

Contact Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com.

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Gene Witt began his career with the district as an educator in 1955.

But the former educator leaves behind more than his family, friends, former colleagues, 11 years as a superintendent and educational influence; he left behind a school named in his honor, Gene Witt Elementary.

“Mr. Witt touched and shaped thousands of lives and careers," Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills said.

“We are proud that Gene Witt Elementary School will continue to keep his memory alive for generations to come."

Contact Amanda Sebastiano at amandas@yourobserver.com.

“Mr. Witt touched and shaped thousands of lives and careers.

We are proud that Gene Witt Elementary School will continue to keep his memory alive for generations to come.”

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Our readers respond …

We asked last week on this page: ‘Never again?’ It was referring to the Holocaust and implied that Islamic terrorists’ atrocities resembled those of the Nazis. We said it was time for the United States to act forcefully. Our readers responded — forcefully.

Aggressively eliminate them Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

Finally, someone had the nerve and clear view of the evil in our world that is like a cancer that no one is treating.

To say that this evil is confined to a few Muslims and that Islam is the religion of peace is pure baloney. You have only to study Muslim aggression in history and the true life of Muhammed to see what we’re facing.

Compare the lives of Jesus and Muhammed.

How can we get serious about this threat to the entire civilized world and let known terrorist camps operate in this country? We must call them what they are and aggressively eliminate them. Period.

Just a patriot …

PHIL STEWART Bradenton

Act on your message Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Your castigation of the president and Congress is so on target.

And, as you mention, we all seem to be content with talk and no personal action.

Like you, I have urged those who are outraged by what is going on to write to their elected officials and demand accountability and action.

Thank you for taking what is an unusual stance for a publication such as yours. We need to hear your message and act on it!

SANDY SAVIN Lakewood Ranch

Contact your representative Bravo to you for your editorial regarding terrorism. I hope it helps bring people to their senses.

It’s refreshing to see someone call it like it is and put forth a call to action by the people.

It is frightening that our president continues to release terrorists and defend them while innocent people are being crucified, beheaded and burned.

Perhaps you could craft a template letter that people could print, sign and send to our representatives.

AMBER SUKA Lakewood Ranch

Ms. Suka: Send the editorial page to Congress. Or email your representative a link to it: yourobserver.com/news/east-county/ Opinion/0204201538528/Our-View-Never-again. — Ed.

Thanks for your guts Finally! A paper that has the guts to print the truth about what is really going on regarding our current administration’s unwillingness to identify an enemy that has but one mission: to destroy America and all who believe in what we as a country stand for.

It’s shameful to see that we, the people, have spoken (and loudly) in the results of the mid-term elections and yet the POTUS turns a deaf ear to the wishes of the people!

Our military has been stifled by the State Department. We are now on our third Defense Secretary! We are in serious danger by “leading from behind.”

We must change our position of inaction and support those Arabic countries that are now moving forward to destroy ISIS.

ISIS crucifies Christians in Iraq.

I, for one, intend to write to my congressman as you suggested. Hopefully more people will do the same before it is too late.

— Audrey Carroll Smith

There isn’t any other nation but ours that can take these barbarians on, and if we cooperate with our allies who need us now more than ever, we can once again be the moral source for the entire world.

Thank you for printing real news!

Thanks for finally making the Observer just that — a good observation for its readers!

JOSEPH A MASSIMILLA Lakewood Ranch

Editorial belongs in trash I object to your statement that the president refuses to identify radical Islamic extremists and that his response is “feckless.”

Are you saying he should have already committed ground troops in the fight against ISIS? We just got out of two different wars!

I want to remind you there is a presidential election next year, and you are welcome to run for president. I have always enjoyed the Observer up until last week’s editorial.

We already have Bill O’Reilly and Sean Hannity stirring up fear on Fox News every night, and now we have you trying to defame our president.

I object to your article. It belongs in the Tampa Bay Times or St. Louis Post-Dispatch, not a neighborhood newspaper.

If you continue to have offending opinions like this, I’ll remove the paper from my driveway and deposit it directly in the trash can.

JERRY SIGNAIGO Lakewood Ranch

We must meet this threat Just a note to communicate an enthusiastic “thank you!” for your editorial in the Feb. 5 edition of the Observer.

A substantial portion of our society would like to turn a blind eye to the very

real threat embodied by Islamic extremism.

Thirteen years have passed since 9/11, and while no one alive on that day will ever forget what happened, many among us seem to want to see it as an isolated event that could never happen again. The reality is that what we are seeing today from the likes of ISIS, al Qaeda, Boko Haram, etc., is an extension of that same crazed hatred and oppression, which is, in fact, far worse than what we witnessed on that fateful September day.

While no one desires renewed armed conflict, the necessity to engage decisively at this point must no longer be considered an option. Left unchecked, the violent terrorism that we have all witnessed elsewhere will not spare our nation. In fact, it is only through consistent diligence and the grace of God that we have not as yet had to face the ravages of violent extremism here in the United States.

It is an unfortunate, yet objective conclusion for anyone paying attention with eyes open that we must aggressively meet this threat now on our terms, lest we allow these terrorist organizations bloody us on theirs.

Bravo Zulu for an excellent and forthright editorial!

DAN MORFORD Bradenton

Make our voices heard Thank you for the article on the terrorist attacks that have become alarmingly more frequent and horrendous.

It took courage for this little newspaper to report out-of-the-box commentary, atypical for the usual community news you deliver to us each week.

I also appreciate your noting that Obama is totally unwilling to step up and take a stance on this impending doom that will surely affect us in the United States.

It’s a scary world we live in; I feel for the innocent children being born every day.

I, for one, intend to write to my congressman as you suggested. Hopefully more people will do the same before it is too late.

It’s a shame that our government is not more involved in wiping out these vile zealots. We, the people, need to make our voices heard!

AUDREY CARROLL SMITH Bradenton

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A former chef and a mortgage broker bought into a restaurant chain after falling in love with the food.

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— A trip to Miami shook up Gris Bettle’s life.

The father of four and 20-year mortgage broker was visiting his wife’s brother, Justin Mattina, when he discovered his next business venture — one that uprooted his career from real estate to a restaurant venture.

Mattina, a former chef, raved about a “tiny restaurant nearby that always had a line wrapped around the block” because of its fresh ingredients and signature chicken, rice and beans, Bettle remembered.

After the duo visited the restaurant a few times, Bettle couldn’t stop eating the food, he said. He and Mattina talked with the fastfood chain’s founder, Christian de Berdouare, and decided to buy into the franchise.

Bettle embraced the change of pace.

“The mortgage business had its up and downs, which have been tricky,” Bettle said. “But, even in a down economy, you’ll want a great meal for cheaper than going to a store and making it yourself.

These types of places consistently do well.”

Bettle and Mattina became business partners when they bought into the franchise last year. And, about two months ago, the in-laws opened East County’s EAST COUNTY

Chicken Kitchen co-owners Gris Bettle and Justin Mattina are brothers-in-law, who both grew up in Manatee County.

Bettle attended St. Stephen’s Episcopal School and lived in Sarasota. Mattina grew up in Bradenton. Prior to becoming business partners with Bettle, Mattina attended the Florida Culinary Institute and worked as a chef. Bettle was a mortgage broker for 20 years and wanted a change of pace from the real estate business.

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Brothers-in-law Justin Mattinaand Gris Bettle opened the area’s first Chicken Kitchen two months ago on University Parkway.

first Chicken Kitchen, located at 5215 University Parkway.

Chicken Kitchen serves a healthier option to fast-food chicken and a tastier one, the-in laws said.

The menu offers marinated and grilled white meat chicken, fresh salads and homemade sides, such as rice and beans. Chicken Kitchen also offers a different spin on sandwiches and pitas, with its signature Pita-Pockettes, Panini Grillers and Chop-Chop.

Chop-Chop is a process Chicken Kitchen employees use to combine freshly marinated chicken with a bowl of rice and other ingredients, with a range of sauces.

The brothers-in-law pride their local rendition of the brand on the range of options it offers patrons.

“When you come in and see the menu, it can look complicated at first, but it’s simple,” Bettle said.

“The menu is fun. You can add things to your order and really customize what you want.”

An aspect that intrigued Bettle as a Chicken Kitchen customer is the grilling process, which he learned during his and Mattina’s

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Bettle has his sights fixed on expansion already. He expects another store in northwest Bradenton and a location near Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

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The facility offers strength training that its owners say allows participants to achieve in one weekly 20-minute session what might require more than three hours per week at a regular gym.

Super stretch equipment places the body into stretching positions that also exercise the body. The routine keeps the muscles and joints healthy and flexible, according to co-owners Virginia Phillips, Al Roach and Angela Begin.

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hisper Bend resident Melissa Wandall is best known for helping to pass the Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act, which allows the use of red-light cameras. Wandall’s husband, Mark, died when a red-light runner collided with his vehicle in October 2003. Their daughter, Madisyn, was born about three weeks after the accident. In October, Madisyn, now 11, celebrated the release of her first book, “Marked Through Hearts.”

Q: What did you do before Madisyn was born?

A: I was in hotel sales. I was in charge of 10 hotels — midrange properties…I was in charge of filling the rooms, just trying to bring tourism to the St. Pete/Clearwater area. I did a lot of sports teams and religious groups. It wasn’t a passion. It was a job.

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Melissa Wandall has a passion for reaching children who have lost a loved one. Her organization, The Mark Wandall Foundation, will host a Comfort Zone Bereavement Camp, and she’s seeking help.

To learn how to volunteer, visit themarkwandallfoundation.org.

Q: Why is the Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act so important?

A: It’s not only curving the behavior of red-light runners, but now it goes much further. Three dollars per ticket goes to the Miami Project to cure paralysis, and because of the $3 per ticket, the FDA has approve clinical trials for cell transplants. That’s because of the Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act. Ten dollars per ticket goes to the level one trauma centers in Florida.

Q: Why is your foundation bringing a bereavement camp to Florida this year?

A: My passion for this camp is so kids know they aren’t alone. They aren’t victimized but empow-

ered. It was important when my daughter was born. People said, “Oh, that poor little girl, born without a father.” But, she wasn’t a victim. I know where these kids are because (my sister died when she was 12).

Q: What is your primary work now?

A: I’m basically a motivational speaker. And I’m now the president of the National Coalition for Safer Roads. I started that about two years ago. I love it because it’s not just about red-light safety cameras. It’s also about speed cameras and cameras on bus stop arms. You’d be amazed at the number of children’s lives taken because people aren’t stopping when the bus arm goes down.

I’m an advocate, and I always will be. I think it’s very important to make people aware there are so many distractions. Nobody gets in their car and says, “I’m going to mindfully drive.” We have to have technology that reminds us to slow down. If we were, the statistics wouldn’t be there.

Q: What are things you refuse to do when you get in your car?

A: Texting. If my phone beeps, I don’t look at it to see who it is.

I’m driving a loaded weapon. If I look at it for just a second, at any moment, I could miss somebody in front of me cutting me off, for example.

The main reason I’m doing this is so you can have one less person go through what my family did.

And what about the other driver?

I’m sure she’s thought about (Mark dying) her whole life. I can’t imagine how it can’t affect her.

Q: What else is important to you?

A: Spirituality is a huge part of our life. Putting this book out (Madisyn’s “Marked Through Hearts”), talks about how the story came about — to know our loved ones are always with us.

There are signs they are with us and that’s really been a comfort.

Q: You speak about the importance of life insurance. How important was it for you?

A: The insurance allowed me to go up to Tallahassee for four years. It was paying for hotels, gas, food — those expenses — to get to and from Tallahassee and to travel around the state to talk about my cause. Also, at that time, I had to start a foundation.

That stuff is not given to you.

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To secure the bid for the 2015 Modern Pentathlon World Cup No. 1 competition, the SarasotaBradenton area faced big-time competition.

Other areas considered included Cairo and Budapest, Hungary.

But Sarasota-Bradenton won rights to host the event, which will take place Feb. 17-22, at Nathan Benderson Park.

The competition will feature more than 230 pentathletes from 40 countries. Pentathletes compete in five events: fencing, swimming, equestrian, running and shooting.

The Modern Pentathlon World Cup took place last year, at Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch. This year the pentathlon will be held at Nathan Benderson Park.

“This year, there will be far more people in terms of attendance — the largest (expected) attendance in United States’ history,” said Katherine Harris, chairwoman of the Sarasota-Bradenton Modern Pentathlon Organizing Committee.

The event will showcase top athletes from around the world, some of whom will go on to compete in the 2016 Olympics.

But it will also showcase the Sarasota-Bradenton area and its arts scene, featuring performances by local arts organizations.

Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates Inc. (SANCA), a local organization that helps coordinate events at Nathan Benderson Park, has worked with the organizing committee for the pentathlon.

“We’re really proud to demonstrate and show Nathan Benderson Park is a multipurpose park with many other things that can come here,” SANCA President Paul Blackketter said.

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Nancy’s Bar-B-Q “We’re ripe for growth, and I feel confident this is the right fit,” Nancy’s owner Nancy Krohngold said of her future second location.

“I’m extremely excited about being the first barbecue location in Lakewood Ranch.”

Krohngold originally planned to open in a spot farther west on University Parkway, near the Mall at University Town Center, but those plans fell through after Benderson Development scrapped plans for the outparcel Nancy’s would occupy, Krohngold said.

Instead, she reached a deal with Schroeder-Manatee Ranch subsidiary Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty almost immediately after her plans fell through in October.

The addition of Nancy’s and Barre3, a ballet studio slated to open March 2, brings leasing on Main Street to 100% occupancy, after losing Chico’s and Soma to The Mall at University Town Center, LWR Commercial Realty President Kirk Boylston said.

Krohngold signed a lease for a 1,500-square-foot space.

Although it isn’t as large as Krohn-

gold envisioned, she doesn’t see it as a problem; instead, it’s a strategic move.

“The idea is to get a footprint out here,” she said. “But as demand dictates, we’ll be driven to a larger space. I’m definitely making a home for us in Lakewood Ranch.”

She added: “I like being part of a local growing neighborhood. It’s a better fit. It’s more of a hometown feel (than the other site).”

Krohngold said the Lakewood Ranch location will have the same look and feel as the Sarasota restaurant, located at 301 S. Pineapple Ave. However, the menu will be slightly smaller, although similar. Nancy’s famous pulled pork, smoked chicken and sides, among other items, will be available.

Boylston said he was eager to bring Nancy’s to Lakewood Ranch.

“Her food is something that’s different than what we already have out there,” Boylston said.

“We both agreed it’s a good move for her.”

Nancy’s Bar-B-Q opened its Sarasota location in March 2011.

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Lakewood Ranch resident Jim Townsend asked, “Is there anything being done to improve (speed limit) enforcement on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard?”

Baugh said she has received feedback from individuals on both sides of the issue — those who believe that the 35 mph speed limit is too slow and those who believe it’s too fast.

Baugh said she will talk to local law enforcement about tougher speed limit enforcement.

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Toward the end of the meeting, Baugh fielded a question about the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch.

“We’re the first group of Lakewood Ranch residents, and we want to see it prosper,” Baugh said, adding the time isn’t right for incorporation. “We all want that. Let’s not be too quick and hurt ourselves. We need to grow up a little more yet. We’re on track, but we’re not there yet.

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BRIDGEWATER 8:06 a.m. — 5600 block of Cloverleaf Run. Burglary to Conveyance: Unknown suspects took a grill from within the dwelling during the evening or night.

LOCKWOOD RIDGE ROAD 7:48 p.m. — 8300 block of Lockwood Ridge Road.

Tresspass Warning: The loss-prevention officer reported a shoplifting incident.

The suspect selected items and concealed them inside a diaper bag and under a blanket in the shopping cart and crossed all points of sale without attempting to pay for them.

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LAKEWOOD RANCH 1:58 p.m. — 8300 Market Street.

Battery: A woman reported that another grocery store shopper intentionally hit her with his shopping cart, injuring her hip.

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STATE ROAD 70 EAST 4:36 p.m. — 7100 block of State Road 70 East.

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CIRCUS SARASOTA WINTER SHOW Runs through Feb. 22, at Nathan Benderson Park, in Sarasota.

Performances include a sevenperson pyramid stunt performed by tightrope walker Nik Wallenda and his team. Showtimes vary by date. For information or tickets, visit circusarts.org.

SCHOOLS MANATEE SCHOOL DISTRICT MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOICE OPEN ENROLLMENT Runs through Feb. 13. This is the only time period in which parents can apply to have their middle school children attend a school other than the one to which they are assigned for the 2015/2016 school year. For more information, go online to manateeschools.net and look under the “Hot Topics” tab.

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‘FIFTY SHADES OF GREY’ PREMIER PARTY Starts at 7 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Cinemas, 10715 Rodeo Drive, Lakewood Ranch. Prior to the 8 p.m. “Fifty Shades of Grey” showing, guests can attend a one-hour party with an open beer, wine and beverage bar, hors d’oeuvres and a raffle. Tickets cost $25 and are available at the Lakewood Ranch Cinemas box office or at filmsociety.org.

FRIDAY, FEB. 13

THIS WEEK IN SARASOTA.

BIG BAND VALENTINE Starts at 6 p.m. at Mixon Fruit Farms, 2525 27th St. E., Bradenton. “Oceans Eleven,” an 11-piece jazz band dedicated to promoting and continuing the jazz traditions as practiced by

Count Basie, Duke Ellington and others, will perform. Soft drinks, food, beer and wine are available for purchase. Entrance costs $5.

Parking is free. For information, visit mixon.com.

BIG NIGHT OUT Plays at 9 p.m. at Polo Grill and Bar, 10670 Boardwalk Loop. For information, visit pologrillandbar. com.

SATURDAY, FEB. 14

‘A TOPSY-TURVY YEAR’ Starts at 2 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Center, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. Come watch the Magic of Manatee Sweet Adelines Chorus’ annual show. This year’s event, under the direction of Lois Van Beek, features guest performers “Main Street,” 2014 international men’s barbershop quartet bronze medalists. Tickets cost $18. For information, visit magicofmanatee.com.

Jack Gilhooley. The 80-minute show is about Nora Joyce, eventual wife of author James Joyce.

For information, call 544-5049.

COMMUNITY THURSDAY, FEB. 12

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER BRIAN SKERRY EXHIBITION RECEPTION Starts at 5:30 p.m. at The South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Brian Skerry’s exhibit, Ocean Soul, showcases Skerry’s display of ocean and environment and the creatures living in it. The exhibit opened Feb. 7. For information, visit southfloridamuseum.org.

PHIL LIEBER Plays from 7 to 10 p.m. at Linger Lodge Resort, 7205 85th St. Court E., Bradenton. For information, visit lingerlodgeresort.com.

LAURIE VODNOY WRIGHT Plays at 7 p.m. at Polo Grill and Bar, 10670 Boardwalk Loop. For information, visit pologrillandbar. com.

SATURDAY, FEB. 14

BODE VALDEZ Plays from 4 to 7 p.m. at Linger Lodge Resort, 7205 85th St. Court E., Bradenton. For information, visit lingerlodgeresort.com.

STRAWBERRIES AND VALENTINES Runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sweetgrass Farms, 8350 Carolina Street, Sarasota. Pick your own strawberries and hand dip them in a gourmet chocolate buffet.

For information, visit sweetgrassfarms.com.

MONDAY, FEB. 16

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‘SHE’LL STICK TO YE’ Starts at 7 p.m. at New College’s music room on the bayfront, 5800 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota.

The James Joyce Society of Florida, New College of Florida and The Irish Cultural Exchange Fund will present this rehearsed reading from East County playwright

CAR AND BIKE SHOW Runs from 1 to 4 p.m. at Manatee Technical College, 6305 S.R. 70 E., Bradenton. Students and faculty from Manatee Technical College’s Automotive Service Technology and Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing programs will feature all years,

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ART ASSOCIATION OF PALM-AIRE ANNUAL ART SHOW Runs from noon to 6 p.m. Feb. 16, and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 17 through Feb. 22, at the PalmAire Golf and Country Club, 5601 Country Club Way, Sarasota. The Art Association of Palm-Aire is celebrating its 33rd annual art show, featuring works in painting, photography, clay, wood and other media by member artists. At the show, the Ruth Levin Scholarship will be awarded to a student from the Ringling College of Art and Design. For information, visit artpalmaire.webs.com.

TUESDAY, FEB. 17

COLONY COVE CRAFT BAZAAR Runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Harmony Hall, in the Lakes section of Colony Cove, 101 Amsterdam Ave., Ellenton. The Harmony Hall Hobby Club of Colony Cove will showcase more than 35 vendors presenting jewelry, stationery, quilts, painted glass and other items. Coffee, doughnuts and lunch also will be available for purchase. For information, call 722-7874.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18

BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS WITH JIM FEE Runs from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, 7650 Legacy Blvd., Lakewood Ranch. Cost is $25 for Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members or $35 for nonmembers by Feb. 16. Former USF all-American golfer and head men’s golf coach Jim Fee currently serves as associate director of athletics for events and championship for the University of South Florida. He oversees all the USF teams’ home athletic contests as well as generates championship hosting opportunities for USF Athletics, such as the 2015 NCAA Golf Championships. For information or to register, lwrba.org.

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THURSDAY, FEB. 12

ZOMBIE VALENTINE PARTY Runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Braden River Branch Library, 4915 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton.

This event is for children ages 12 and up. Come enjoy a ghoulish valentine celebration with games, treats, dance-off and zombie crafts. For information, call 7276079.

SUPPORT THURSDAY, FEB. 12

ALIENATED GRANDPARENTS ANONYMOUS Meets at 1 p.m. at Living Lord Lutheran Church, 11107 Palmbrush Trail, Lakewood Ranch.

This group provides information and support to grandparents who feel alienated or estranged from access to their children or grandchildren. For information, visit aga-bradenton-sarasota.org.

CLUBS SUNDAY, FEB. 15

COUPLES BALLROOM DANCING CLUB Starts at 7 p.m. at Premier Dance Studio, 6265 Lake Osprey Drive, Lakewood Ranch. The first group dance lesson starts at 7:15 p.m. and is followed by the open dance party from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per person. For information, visit lwrcac.com/clubs/existingclubs/ballroom-dance or email dancinrosey1@gmail.com.

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WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB Meets at 1 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch.

This group meets monthly to discuss books and authors. For information, contact Mary Button at mmbutton@verizon.net.

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EVENING MAHJONGG Meets at 7 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch.

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LAKEWOOD RANCH FINANCIAL FORUM Meets at 9 a.m. at The Country Pancake House, 8205 Natures Way, Lakewood Ranch. This group brings in personal finance speakers to discuss financial planning topics, strategies and markets for individuals, among other topics. For information, contact Pierre Schutte at pierreschutte@gmail.com.

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THURSDAY BRIDGE Meets at 12:30 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Town, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch.

For information, email JoAnn Woodworth at osularry@aol.com.

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VALENTINE’S DAY CARRIAGE RIDES What: Enjoy shopping and dining followed by a free carriage ride.

When: 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 Where: Lakewood Ranch Main Street Information: Visit lakewoodranch.com. No reservations required.

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HERSHEY’S KISS EATING CONTEST What: Test your ability to eat 20 Hershey’s kisses the fastest, or children can see who can eat a free Mixon orange swirl ice cream the fastest. Prizes include a night at the Bungalow Beach Resort in Bradenton, gift certificates and more.

When: Starts at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 Where: Mixon Fruit Farms, 2525 27th St. E., Bradenton.

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makes and models of cars, trucks and motorcycles. Admission is free. Hotdogs, hamburgers and other food will be available for purchase. The show will include door prizes and music by Lance’s Cruzin to the Top. To enter a vehicle into the contest costs $15.

Proceeds will send MTC students to the SkillsUSA championships.

For information, visit manateetech.edu.

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‘We could have folded early, but we held our composure and fought till the end.’

COACH JAMIE ROBERTS, OUT-OF-DOOR ACADEMY GIRLS BASKETBALL 21A

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With a room full of trophies and walls full of pictures, Olivier and his father, Patrick Bellanger, reminisced about the memories they’ve created together on racetracks everywhere from down the road to Las Vegas and Italy.

“We had no idea what we were getting into,” Patrick Bellanger says with a laugh.

Olivier, 15, recalls watching races with his dad on television when he was barely old enough to walk.

“When I was about 6, we found a track in Punta Gorda, and that’s where we were exposed to competitive karting,” Olivier says.

Since then, he has spent much of his time behind a wheel, speeding around a track and loving every moment of it.

“I always thought, ‘Well, at least when he turns 16 he can be a safe driver,’” Patrick Bellanger says. “As we got into all the different levels of racing, he just took the bull by the horns and wanted to do more — go bigger and faster.”

The Bellangers started at the local level as a father-son team, learning as much as they could at local tracks such as DeSoto Speedway in Bradenton.

With help from the friends they made, they moved full speed ahead from local races to regional races, then state races, and, eventually, national races.

In 2009, Olivier won his first state championship as a rookie in the cadet class, which harbored drivers ages 9 to 12 years old.

Olivier won another state championship in the cadet class in 2011, his last year in the class. In 2013, he won another state championship in the junior class, which has drivers ages 13 to 16. After reaching state and national levels, Patrick and Olivier Bellanger realized how seriously people took the sport.

“It’s definitely addictive once you get to that level of competition,” Patrick Bellanger says.

“The highs are extremely high and the lows are terribly low. It’s gut wrenching. You can win on an incredible performance, and then at a big event, everything can go wrong.”

In 2014, Olivier qualified for the Rok Cup International Final, in Italy.

At the race in November, Olivier had the chance not only to travel to race against the best drivers in the world but also to drive new equipment — something that happened only once before that race.

“It was such a different feeling,” Olivier said. “I had never driven on a new chassis (frame) and engine that was that well prepared.

The kart could be placed exactly where you wanted it, which made a world of difference.”

But it wasn’t all easy riding.

With qualifying taking place on a Thursday, the Bellangers

THE HIGH COST OF COMPETITION The Bellangers realized early on that racing is not just about how good you are but how much money you put into the sport. At the Florida Winter Tour, an event that lasts several months and draws drivers from around the world, it costs $15,000 to $20,000 just to be competitive, Patrick Bellanger said. Some drivers spend more than $50,000 during that span.

The Bellangers spent about $20,000 at the Florida Winter Tour.

“What I always said was ‘our resources are what they are and we need to maximize it.’ Olivier has always made the best of what we had.

His driving ability outperformed our equipment. He had incredible results against the best people with mediocre equipment.”

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Olivier and Patrick Bellanger started at the local level trying to learn as much as they could at local tracks.

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“We set our goals high. We wanted to get that championship and we fulfilled our goals.

The girls came into the season and worked their butts off.”

Out-of-Door Academy girls basketball coach Jamie Roberts expects ODA to return to the playoffs.

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Out-of-Door Academy junior Sierra VanSuch shoots a jumpshot during the first half of a regional playoff game against Indian Rocks Christian Feb. 5, at ODA.

After winning a district title Jan. 30, the Out-of-Door Academy girls basketball team came into its Feb. 5 regional playoff game on a high.

Despite early success in the game against Indian Rocks Christian, the Thunder were unable to carry on their momentum, losing 42-29.

ODA led 10-9 after the first quarter, but was outscored 33-19 during the rest of the game.

The team’s two seniors, Lisa Hoffman and Jenna Bloch, led ODA in scoring. Bloch had eight points, and Hoffman had 12.

“Those two seniors were the rock of the team,” ODA coach Jamie Roberts said. “They led the team in scoring, rebounds and assists. Anything I asked of them they did it. I’m going to miss them with all my heart.”

Being the district runner-up last season, the Thunder had it in their sights to win the district this year.

“We set our goals high. We wanted to get that championship and we fulfilled our goals,” Roberts said. “The girls came into the season and worked their butts off.”

Indian Rocks led throughout

the second and third quarters; ODA was able to get within nine points in the fourth quarter.

“Whenever we’re down, I tell them to never give up,” Roberts said. “We hung in there and made some shots. Our team never wavered, and I knew we’d fight till the end.”

The Thunder’s playoff run ended sooner than the district champs expected.

“I told them, ‘No matter what, you’re champions at the end of the day,’” Roberts said. “When they come back, it’ll say ‘District Champions.’ We could have folded early but we held our composure and fought till the end.”

— Jamie Roberts, ODA basketball coach

ODA freshman Liberty Strafuss shoots a 3-pointer during the second half of the game.

ODA senior Lisa Hoffman drives to the hoop in the first half.

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expected to receive the kart by Monday afternoon. They didn’t get it until Tuesday afternoon.

Olivier had four runs on the track just one day before qualifying, whereas other drivers spent up to two weeks there, preparing for the race.

After qualifying, there were three heat races, which eventually made way for the pre-final and the final.

“In the morning warm-up (before the pre-final), Olivier was the second fastest on the track,” Patrick Bellanger says.

“I think he had the target on his back. Nobody expected anything from him. Nobody expected the American to shine.”

Olivier started the pre-final at the No. 12 position, with the top 20 drivers advancing.

“I made my way up to seventh or eighth on the first lap, just to be taken out by another driver,” Olivier says. “I was in dead last, trying to catch and pass other drivers. I wasn’t able to make it to the final.”

Although it was a disappointing end to the adventure, it’s one of the fondest memories Olivier and his dad have of racing.

Olivier, who will turn 16 in June, is nearing the end of his competitive karting career, but

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Olivier Bellanger will race BMWs.

the road doesn’t end there. He and his father will transition to racing cars, specifically the Spec E30 class, which refers to BMW E30 325i models sold between 1987 and 1991.

The transition will also help level the playing field financially because in karting, competitors can use a variety of engines and frames, but BMW racing has more restrictions. That means the sport is more about the skill of the driver.

“I just thought I’d drive a kart for fun and race it sometimes,” Olivier Bellanger says. “I never thought it’d lead to this.”

Contact Jason Clary at jclary@ yourobserver.com.

PUSHING THE LIMITS A kart isn’t a machine you buy from a toy store that goes 30 mph.

“With the power and weight, the acceleration and breaking is like you’re driving a Formula One car,” Patrick Bellanger says. “Those little 125 CC engines in a junior format will take any exotic car on the start. The acceleration is so intense. They can go from 0 to 60 in two seconds. It’s incredible.”

Although they’re not as fast as the cars in Formula One racing, karts are more responsive because they’re so small and powerful. They have to be because a mile-long track can have as many as 20 turns.

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Blackberg Ranch/Whiskey Pond beat Southside/Shepherd Partners 11-8 Sunday in the Valentine’s Day-themed Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Cup, at the Sarasota Polo Club.

SIMULATOR TRAINING Olivier Bellanger has spent countless hours on a racing simulator in his room with an exact replica of real tracks.

“I’ve done thousands of laps on Sebring (International Raceway) on that simulator,” Olivier says.

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The Najjar family — McKenzie, Ashley and Luke — loves Greek food.

Lakewood Ranch theater students bring to life “The Pajama Game.”

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John Rometo and Robert Smith lead the all-male Hellenic folk dancing routine.

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Peter Balos and Christine Gianoplus lead the Hellenic folk dancers before an audience.

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pa was the word for the East County Greek community and other local residents last week. Attendees of the 31st annual Greek Glendi Festival, held Feb. 4 through Feb. 8, enjoyed 12 types of Greek wines, and pastitso, moussaka, lamb shanks and other Greek foods, inside the tents erected on the lawn of St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.

The cultural celebration also featured a Greek marketplace, daily performances by Hellenic folk dancers and three raffles for a car, cash and travel voucher.

Gene Witt and Braden River elementaries host father/ daughter dances.

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— AMANDA SEBASTIANO Pauline and Ken Jenkins have attended the Glendi a few times and are 30-year residents of Florida.

Maria Brady serves moussaka to patrons.

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Pajama factory workers hold a rally.

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Jessica Gulbrandsen, a secretary, says she won’t give Sid Sorokin, played by Danny Shevlin, a key.

Christian Malaga plays Myron Hasler, the owner of the Sleep Tite Pajama Factory.

Pajama factory workers swoon over Vernon Hines, played by Jackson Helwege, center, the highstrung executive of the Sleep Tite Pajama Factory.

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usic on Main attendees bundled up for a chilly night of food, drinks, games and a live performance by Paisley Craze Friday, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. The band performed 1960s classics by artists such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin.

While the adults enjoyed music from the past, their children enjoyed crafts, games and face painting booths that also lined the shopping strip. Proceeds from the event benefited Take Stock in Children of Manatee County.

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Julie Ruffing and her daughter, Avery, take advantage of the night's activities, such as face painting.

Marty Bednar plays guitar for the Sarasota-based band Paisley Craze.

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irls at Braden River and Gene Witt elementary schools enjoyed a magical evening with their fathers Feb. 6, during the schools’ father/daughter dances.

Braden River hosted its annual Fairy Tale Ball, where guests enjoyed barbecue sandwiches and popcorn, as well as the Mad Hatter Photo Booth, family pictures and plenty of dancing.

Gene Witt’s dance featured an “Under the Sea” theme. With jellyfish floating overhead, guests enjoyed dancing and socializing, as well as a feast of cupcakes, saltwater taffy and other snacks.

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Caroline Pope, a fifth-grader, enjoys her last father/daughter dance with her dad, Robert.

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Paige Blenker, 7, shows off the new necklace her father, John, gave her.

Randy Bezet, right, competes in the dress-up-your-dad contest with his daughter, Emily.

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Jaxen McPheron, 8, samples some sweet treats.

John and Anna Wompey are all smiles.

Thomas and Penelope Ouellette hav fun together.

Zoe Bell, 8, dresses her dad, Rob, for the photo booth.

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Alex Rogalski and Leianna Shepard play Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, respectively.

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Models in Seacroft, in County Club East, sold before the community’s March grand opening.

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Builder says: John Cannon, owner of John Cannon Homes, says the model shows off some of the high-end finishes for which his company is known.

“It’s a new floor plan,” he says. “We’ve designed it to move that study area to the rear of the house to take advantage of the views.”

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Homebuilders John Cannon Homes, Arthur Rutenburg Homes (Nelson Homes) and Lee Wetherington Homes have all sold their units before the community holds its grand opening in March. Homebuilders leased back the units so they are still available for showing to prospective homebuyers.

To date, 14 sales are finalized or pending out of 35 home sites, making the neighborhood about 40% committed/sold out.

Arthur Rutenberg and John Cannon both pre-sold their models, while Lee Wetherington warded off prospective buyers until its post-model opening Jan. 7. A contract was signed the fol-

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home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. John Carrigan, trustee, of Ontario, Canada, sold the home at 7520 Greystone St. to Bernard Kehr, of Bradenton, for $1.3 million. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,207 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1,225,000 in 2013.

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Pomello Park Michael and Teresa Towns, of Myakka City, sold two properties at 23605 73rd Ave. E. and 7206 237th St. E. to Dennis and Bonnie Mazaris, of Myakka City, for $640,000. The first, built in 2007, has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,420 square feet of living area.

The second, built in 1996, has one bedroom, one bath, a pool and 704 square feet of living area.

U.S. Bank, trustee, sold the home at 7280 Verna Bethany Road to Mark Gilberts, of Darlington, Wis., for $467,300.

Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,377 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $312,500 in 2004.

Greenbrook Village Philip and Carmen Topper, of Naples, sold their home at 14718 Bowfin Terrace to Marcia Polese, of Union, N.J., for $550,000. Built in 2012, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,211 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $456,000 in 2012.

Preserve at Panther Ridge U.S. Bank, trustee, sold the home at 7820 Panther Ridge Trail to Randall Peterson, of Bradenton, for $469,900. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms,

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It sold for $1.3 million.

three baths, a pool and 3,093 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $850,000 in 2007.

Deutsche Bank, trustee, sold the home at 8205 Snowy Egret Place to Lance Stack and Jessica Stack, of Greenacres, for $365,000. Built in 2003, it has five bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,894 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $312,500 in 2003.

Riverdale Revised Carol Pierskalla, trustee, and William Pierskalla, of Ponte

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Vedra, sold the home at 4608 Blue Marlin Drive to Jeb and Breanne Mulock, of Bradenton, for $452,500. Built in 1998, it has three bedrooms, two-anda-half baths, a pool and 2,385 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $590,000 in 2005.

Rosedale Highlands Newton Developments Inc. sold the home at 9727 51st Terrace E. to Doris Cranford, of Bradenton, for $449,000. Built in 2012, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,779 square feet of living area.

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Mandalay David Koletar and Catherine Martin, of Sarasota, sold their home at 6151 47th St. E. to Lei Zhang, of Bradenton, for $380,000. Built in 2004, it has

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6420 Indigo Bunting Place #A4110408 $459,000 Kathy Lewis

2825 Terra Ceia Bay Boulevard #1602 #A4111043 $419,000 Dana Preston

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13970 Siena Loop #M5900461 $450,000 Deborah Angelo O’Mara

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11109 Hyacinth Place #A4105158 $449,000 Gloria Totti-Cervoni

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7702 Lake Vista Court #305 #A4108964 $384,000 Diana Michel

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6624 Pebble Beach Way #A4111067 $382,000 Stephen Strong

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four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,290 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $360,000 in 2005.

Upper Manatee River Michael Weyhrauch and Sherry Palazzo sold the home at 934 Mill Creek Road to Mark and Annette Gabrick, of Bradenton, for $379,000. Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, two-anda-half baths and 2,206 square feet of living area.

11812 Soft Rush Terrace #A4108399 $340,000 Chris Baylis

7936 St Simons Street #7936 #A4112699 $314,900 Catherine Lamphier

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

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5150 44th Street W #M5904127 $325,000 Leah Secondo

6907 Pointe West Boulevard #M5901840 $205,000 Cheryl Roberts

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Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch Curtis Smith, trustee, of Placida, sold the home at 7121 Orchid Island Place to Davy and Jeannette Wilkes, of Bradenton, for $377,500. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,230 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $482,000 in 2007.

8460 Miramar Way #M5904043 $359,000 Rebecca Zimmerman

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7413 Haddington Cove #A4104619 $1,160,000 Mary Pat Pihl

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7509 Greystone Street #M5901893 $1,149,000 Deborah Angelo O’Mara

7250 Greystone St #M5845264 $999,000 Deborah Angelo O’Mara

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10506 Riverbank Terrace #A4109242 $969,900 Howie Drourr

14520 Secret Harbor Place #A4111284 $899,000 Deborah Angelo O’Mara

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607 65th Street Court NW #M5904498 $850,000 Debbie Vogler & Cheryl Roberts

6610 Coopers Hawk Court #A4106314 $699,000 Alex Ley

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10515 Cheval Place #A4111204 $597,000 Marianne Lebar

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Rosedale Golf and Tennis Club Fannie Mae sold the home at 8629 51st Terrace E. to Roger and Carol Tucker, of Bradenton, for $366,800. Built in 1999, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,638 square feet of living area.

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Rosedale Addition Newton Developments Inc. sold the home at 5039 Tobermory Way to Anthony DiZinno Jr. and Amanda Kanzler, of Bradenton, for $364,000. Built in 2014, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,779 square feet of living area.

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Joan Gannon, of Bradenton, sold her home at 203 Woodview Way to James Braden and Stephanie Crist, of Bradenton, for $290,000. Built in 1993, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,481 square feet of living area.

River Place Mary Dempsey, trustee, and William Callahan, of Bradenton, sold the home at 7130 68th Drive E. to Earl and Janice Klein, of Easton, Pa., for $342,500. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,782 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $311,400 in 2004.

Central Park Elizabeth and Peter Crapanzano, of Holmdel, N.J., sold their home at 12142 Longview Lake Circle to Christopher and Jamie Huston, of Bradenton, for $289,900. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,136 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $280,700 in 2014.

Robert and Patricia Green, of Bradenton, sold their home at 11308 White Rock Terrace to Jaymee Watson and Kimberly Watson, of Bradenton, for $289,000. Built in 2011, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,487 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $245,600 in 2011.

Waterbury Grapefruit Wells Fargo sold the home at 22010 60th Ave. E. to Curtis and Sarah Clark, of Bradenton, for $289,000. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,400 square feet of living area.

Coach Homes at River Strand Robert and Marcia Dryjowicz, of Parrish, sold their Unit 4702 condominium at 323 Winding Brook Lane to Behdad Naini and Andrea Roberts, of Bradenton, for $281,000. Built in 2009, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,108 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $259,900 in 2009.

Desoto Lakes Country Club Colony Richard and Judith Hickey, of Palmetto, sold their home at 7927 Cypress Lake Drive to Janet Harris and Paul Bezreh, of Sherborn, Mass., for $280,000.

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Mill Creek Brian Johnson, of Bradenton, sold his home at 1710 141st St. E. to Waltraud Lucente and Michael and Marissa Lesselroth, of Ithaca, N.Y., for $349,000. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,315 square feet of living area.

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Peridia Cole Williams, of Sarasota, sold the home at 4349 Presidential Ave. Circle E. to John and Karen Cronen, of Bradenton, for $329,900. Built in 1990, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,527 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $268,000 in 2009.

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Lee Wetherington Homes Living area: 3,677 square feet Details: Three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a great room, a study and a three-car garage.

Builder says: Peter Mason, vice president of sales and marketing for Lee Wetherington Homes, says the model has an island-style design and decor and caters to homebuyers seeking an indoor/outdoor experience. The design is cleaner and less traditional, he said.

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lowing week.

“It’s pretty exciting,” said Derek Nelson, owner of Nelson Homes, a franchise of Arthur Rutenberg Homes. “I sold my model three weeks before I opened it. I had a customer interested three months prior to that, but he wanted to see it completed. They bought it a few days before the furniture came in.

I usually sell the model within 90 days to six months after it opens.”

Jimmy Stewart, vice president of sales for Schroeder-Manatee Ranch subsidiary LWR Communities, said sales in Seacroft are indicative of pent-up demand for larger home sites — 90- and 100foot lots in Seacroft — with home prices hovering around $1 million for about 3,600 square feet of airconditioned living space.

“It’s not unprecedented, but it’s unusual,” agreed Peter Mason, vice president of sales and marketing for Lee Wetherington

Homes.

Stewart noted the time of year and uptick in international buyers also may play a factor.

“I think there were people waiting,” Stewart says. “At these price points it’s pretty much a discretionary purchase. They sit back for a little while and wait and see (the models). They want to taste, see, touch and smell it.”

Stewart said Lakewood Ranch has not had larger home sites, such as those in Seacroft, available for about two years.

Seacroft is Country Club East’s 12th neighborhood to open. LWR Communities plans open the Collingtree section of Country Club East by Feb. 21. Homebuilders in that section of Country Club East are Cardel Homes and Neal Signature Homes.

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As Valentine’s Day approaches, numerous local organizations are hosting love-themed events. The Sarasota Orchestra dives into the nature and power of love songs with its ‘Be Mine’ concert series. PAGE 4

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arie Selby Botanical Gardens’ mission of intimate and interactive plant appreciation and conservation is on full display in its main tropical plant greenhouse. The senses are overloaded with one step through the door. A dazzling bouquet of vivid purple, orange and yellow attracts the eye, while an intoxicating collection of smells welcomes you. PAGE 2

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Then, there’s the music. Stevie Wonder's “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” plays through the greenhouse's speakers, followed by other Motown staples.

The gardens’ fun, playful and inviting atmosphere is in stark contrast to the traditional and stoic botanical gardens across the country. New Selby Gardens CEO Jennifer Rominiecki is quite familiar with the “museum of plants” feel, such as at the New York Botanical Gardens, where she served as CEO for 15 years.

Although she was fascinated with the New York Botanical Gardens’ role as a plant curator, the opportunity to work at Selby Gardens, with its high investment in research, conservation as well as youth education and community involvement, was a chance she couldn’t pass up.

Rominiecki, who started her new job Monday, hopes to ensure Selby Gardens continues as not only a plant sanctuary and research facility but also as an interactive, living and communal botanical experience.

“This place is a healing and spiritual thing for people,” says Director of Horticulture Mike McClaughlin. “People bond with the Selby Garden, and this becomes a respite from life for them.”

According to Rominiecki, her first order of business is to build on the strong foundation that has already been laid by meeting with local professionals, organizations and community leaders.

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Plants, flowers and buddhas adorn the paths of Selby Gardens, including in the Ann Goldstein Children’s Rainforest Garden, above.

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8 “I am interested in helping take Selby Gardens to the next level, and that means looking at how we can further expand on what’s working,” she says.

The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens have been providing an oasis for plant enthusiasts, researchers and curious visitors alike for nearly 40 years. The gardens opened to the public in July 1975 and have become a staple of the Sarasota community.

Thousands of exotic plant varieties will be on display and for sale at the gardens’ annual Plant and Garden Festival Feb. 21 and Feb. 22. The scale of this plant extravaganza can be adequately summarized by the gardens’ BYOW policy: Bring your own wheelbarrow. Vendors will line the large lawn with colorful and rare plant varieties.

Plant societies and horticultural experts will also be in attendance to answer any gardening queries. And for the most casual of gardeners and their families, there will be local food vendors and family activities around the garden’s Children’s Rainforest Garden. But even the non-plant activities still revolve around the garden’s mission of conservation and environmental awareness with Darwin’s on 4th hosting a farm-to-fork food demonstration.

“I like to say when we have events here they take on a life of their own,” says Roger Capote, special events manager at Selby Gardens. “The way we coordinate events is to organize organically around the garden.”

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Unique plant varieties on sale at the festival Feb. 21-22 McClaughlin and Capote are creating a garden that is not only educational but also an immersive experience.

“You’re nose to nose with these orchids and trees, whereas other public gardens are almost plant museums. We’re a research-based garden, but one of our real goals is to reconnect people with nature.”

– Mike McClaughlin, director of horticulture at Selby Gardens

Capote orchestrates the large public interactions such as the plant and garden festival and the popular holiday “Lights in Bloom” celebration that illuminates the existing plants and trees with dazzling constellations of lights and designs. In addition, Capote says that though that it isn’t hard to sell community and private events at the garden due to its aesthetic and natural beauty, the real accomplishment is to make events that appeal to every-

one and not just some.

“This is the easiest job I’ve ever had,” says Capote, “but you need to open the garden to all different kinds of groups. I need to orchestrate events that appeal to families and older donors as well as young people. I’m always trying to keep the events current.”

In tandem with Capote, McClaughlin ensures that events maintain the root of Selby Gardens’ mission: appreciation of plants and biodiversity.

“We are a small and intimate garden,” says McClaughlin.

“You’re nose to nose with these orchids and trees, whereas other public gardens are almost plant museums. We’re a researchbased garden, but one of our real goals is to reconnect people with nature.”

McClaughlin and his staff work daily to ensure that the thousands of resident plants and flowers are maintained. Armed with his buzzing walkie-talkie, McClaughlin is a combination of handyman and scientist fixing any structural or maintenance issues on the property while noting the biological nuances of the thousands of plant species.

“You never really finish a garden,” McClaughlin says. “We’re constantly renovating our gardens. It’s like the natural replacement of cells in our bodies.”

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LOVE SONG DIARIES: Conductor Christopher Confessore: “I think a good melody, a singable melody for me, is something I look for. A sentimental lyric and I’m a sucker for a half-step modulation: the old Barry Manilow trick. Mostly his ballads would modulate up a half-step, and that gives a certain psychology, a little bit of a lift.

And I’ve always liked that. It’s surprising; some love songs spend a lot of time with minor keys. ‘My Funny Valentine’ is a sad song and not the most romantic song.”

The Sarasota Orchestra explores the elements of love songs in honor of Valentine’s Day. NICK REICHERT A&E EDITOR

Everyone has a favorite. Whether it’s a recent radio hit or a timeless soundtrack staple, everyone has a love song that connects to the very core of his or her emotions.

But what exactly separates the good love songs from the sappy odes of passion?

The Sarasota Orchestra is delving into the art and nature of love songs — one of the most ubiquitous musical sub-genres — with the fourth entry in its annual “Great Escapes” series: “Be Mine.” Running Feb. 11 to Feb. 14, the concert’s song list explores a wide range of source materials, time period and emotions.

Standards from Broadway musicals include Leonard Bernstein’s “West Side Story,” George and Ira Gershwin’s “Crazy For You” overture and Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II’s “Cinderella.” The cinema is represented by the theme from Otto Preminger’s 1944 film noir “Laura,” music from the 1980 romance “Somewhere in Time” and the galactic love song “Across the Stars” by the indelible John Williams from “Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones.”

And more classical fare is included as well, such as Howard Hanson’s opera “Merry Mount,” the popular “Con te Partiro”

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Quarantotto (made popular by vocalist Andrea Bocelli) and Felix Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March” from his depiction of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” among others.

“We’re always looking to make a connection with our audience, and through such varied music we play we hope to reach them and make a difference,” says Christopher Confessore, visiting conductor and music director of the Brevard Symphony Orchestra.

When Confessore organized the song lineup of this concert series about a year ago, he noticed a peculiar pattern occurring.

“I noticed the songs were all falling into different categories: a sad or happy ending,” says Confessore. “And I realize this would be a fun way to set up the concert into two parts.”

This dynamic of yearning and uncertainty is a common theme throughout not only the program but most love songs. It’s the common thread of the love story at the heart of the greatest love songs.

“There’s a constant presence of human emotions everyone shares,” says George Nickson, principal percussionist for the Sarasota Orchestra, about the DNA of great love songs. “There have to be moments of joy and great difficulty. There exists in that wide range of emotions a guaranteed place to connect with the listener.”

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The worlds of music and love are intermixed this Valentine’s Day weekend for the Sarasota Orchestra’s “Be Mine” concert.

According to Bharat Chandra, principal clarinetist for the Sarasota Orchestra, great love songs continue the conversation that such strong emotions evoke within everyone.

“It’s something that everyone can share the same feeling but everyone has an individual feeling,” says Chandra. “But, above all, it transports us in our mind to a time when we were better because of someone —when your eyes meet, or the curl of someone’s hair, or the sound their voice.”

“I think what makes a great love song is that it says musically what’s needed after poetry stops.”

– Bharat Chandra, principal clarinetist for the Sarasota Orchestra

George Nickson: “Certain pieces activate the orchestra in different ways.‘West Side Story,’ for the American musician, is the magnum opus of Broadway. In addition, John Williams’ compositions have a special quality for me. He writes for the orchestra as if it’s one single instrument.”

Bharat Chandra: “Nat King Cole’s ‘You’re Looking At Me,’ performed by Diana Krall, has this extra element of aspiration.

When you feel that song in your heart you aspire to find that feeling, that love, again.”

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Lovely, light and full of sunshine, Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony enamored Berlioz so much that he claimed it was the work of the Archangel Michael.

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Every year, the focus is to ensure that the mission of conservation is expressed and in doing so, what might be the most elegant event of the year takes place on the grounds of Bay Preserve at Historic Spanish Point.

With The Palm Ball being the week before Valentine’s Day, the chairs didn’t want that as the theme, but the idea of passion surfaced and the theme “Passion for Conservation” was decided on to reflect the organization’s deep desire for saving land. The theme lent itself to romantic, yet sophisticated elegance for the décor.

The tent on the grounds of Bay Preserve was decorated with black and white damask tablecloths, lush raspberry napkins, silver and crystal, tent poles transformed into white glittery palm trees and raspberry passion bromeliads. Red crotons brought the color palette together. Chandeliers hung from the oak trees, string lights were roped throughout the grounds and 275 guests dressed in black tie attire (suggested gown colors were red, pink and black) set the stage for the evening.

It really was a passionate affair.

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Honorary Chair: Cornelia Matson Co-Chairs: Janelle Beruff, Ariane Dart, Mickey Davis and Margaret Wise Guests: 275 Amount raised: More than $200,000

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