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How to catch a rooster He’s loud, destructive and downright cocky at times. Park Trace Estates residents, meet your new neighbor, Randy the Rooster. PAGE 6A

VICTORY LAP

YOUR TOWN WHIPPING UP HEALTHY OPTIONS

Jaliyah Campbell helped her mother out during a Cooking Matters class that took the group grocery shopping.

Veterans Cliff Bermann and C.J. Bannister take a turn on the dance floor to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII. SEE MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE 17A ARTS+CULTURE

Artist collective SARTQ makes a comeback INSIDE

All Faiths Food Bank hosted a Cooking Matters class that offered parents hands-on culinary instruction. The Cooking Matters classes were held at Alta Vista Elementary for parents of children attending the Eagle Academy summer program. Over six weeks, the classes equipped parents with the necessary skills they need to shop, cook and eat with nutrition and budget in mind.

JOHN WALLACE SPRINTS TO PUBLISHING

The Iceman Cometh In an attempt to offset the burdens of construction and activate a public space, the city may let the Baltimore Snowball Factory operate in Five Points Park on a trial basis.

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Baltimore Snowball Factory owner Eric Garfield could serve as a guinea pig as the city seeks to activate Five Points Park.

John Wallace, 71, has retired from running several times, but he’s never been able to give up the sport for good.

Wallace has run more than 75,000 miles in 376 marathons. He holds the world record for running a marathon in 125 countries. On Aug. 10, he self-published a book on his experience called “Global Runner,” available on Amazon for $15.

“Each time I run another race, I just increase my world record, but I have a lot of guys chasing me,” Wallace said.

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“The county has already budgeted the money for the CRA into their budget in other places. We’re starting off behind the eight ball going into this.”

Former Disney CEO to kick off 2016 Town Hall series

Mayor Willie Shaw on the push to extend the downtown Community Redevelopment Area. READ MORE ON PAGE 3A.

Redistricting could cost county $250,000 The redistricting map the Florida House passed Tuesday would split Sarasota County in two, which critics say will shift congressional power northward.

If approved, it will also cost the county thousands of dollars.

Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent has asked for an additional $250,000 for her 2016 fiscal year budget to pay for new voter information cards for about half of local registered voters if that map stands.

The Florida Legislature will meet for yet another special session in October to redraw state Senate districts, which could lead to even more changes for local voting districts.

It costs about $1 to print the cards, pay the postage and send out the voter notifications, as required by state law. The new funding would boost the Supervisor of Elections office’s budget about 5% to $4.89 million for 2016.

“We didn’t budget for this coming year for redistricting,” Dent said. “Fortunately, we have a budget workshop on Friday, so we can alert (commissioners) now instead of asking for it later.”

WORK STARTS ON OFFICE BAR SRQ Although the opening of Evie’s Tavern and Grill on Main Street has been plagued with delays from city permitting issues, owner Mike Evanoff is turning around a $35,000 renovation of another concept on the other side of downtown in less than a week.

Evie’s Tavern on Ringling Boulevard closed Sunday and will reopen following a facelift as Office Bar SRQ by this Friday, said General Manager Ryan Leline. The newly branded bar will feature more than 70 beers and a list

of craft cocktails, with hours starting at 2 p.m. weekdays and noon weekends to 2 a.m. throughout the week.

“It’s going to have less of a sports bar feel and more of a lounge feel,” Leline said, who seeks to attract professionals from downtown with the bar’s happy hour offerings.

In a previous interview, Evanoff said he had more elaborate plans for the site, which included outdoor seating an a no-smoking indoor area but would have been forced to spend more than $15,000 on permitting.

MEETINGS

County Commission budget workshop — 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, Third Floor Think Tank, Administration Building, 1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota

The Ringling College Library Association announced a change in speakers for the Town Hall 2016 Lecture Series.

Former Israeli President Shimon Peres has canceled his appearance that was scheduled to kick off the series Jan. 19.

In his place, Michael Eisner will be the first speaker of this year’s series. The former president of Paramount Studios and CEO of The Walt Disney Co. fit with the theme of inspirational leaders, according to Town Hall 2016 Lecture Series Chairwoman Chris Cremer.

“With his entertainment, business and technology acumen, we felt Michael Eisner was a natural fit for our 36th annual lecture series, the theme of which is honoring inspired leadership,” Cremer said in a release.

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Proponents point to projects such as the Whole Foods complex along First Street as successes of the downtown CRA, but the county has been critical of how the city has spent the district’s tax dollars recently.

Extend or end?

The city is intent on preserving downtown’s community redevelopment area. What can officials do to sway their hesitant county counterparts?

DAVID CONWAY NEWS EDITOR

County Commissioner Christine Robinson is a critic of the current administration of the Sarasota Downtown Community Redevelopment Area, but she isn’t ruling out the extension of the tax district beyond its 2016 sunset date.

“I’m interested in seeing the city of Sarasota fix the current CRA before we talk about extending it or a new one,” Robinson said. “If I don’t see steps in that direction, coming to an agreement about a CRA is next to impossible.”

As the City Commission prepares to make the case for continuing the downtown CRA — a mechanism city officials see as a vital tool for urban core — questions remain about how they’ll get their counterparts in the county on board. The county hasn’t embraced the extension of the CRA, but as Robinson indicated, the door is open if commissioners hear a compelling case.

Even before it can approach the county, the city has found drafting such a case may prove difficult. At Monday’s City Commission meeting, the board was divided when it discussed the future of an extended CRA, with multiple residents urging the city not to cede too much control in an attempt to keep the district alive.

Andy Dorr served as chairman of the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area Extension Study Committee, an advisory board jointly appointed by both commissions to report on a potential extension. After unanimously recommending a 30-year extension and several changes to the Community Redevelopment Agency in April 2014, the board’s report has gained little traction.

On Monday, Dorr spoke before the City Commission. Along with city staff, he offered advice on how the city might get the county to agree to an extension.

The group suggested a series of next steps, to be executed by two

ESTIMATED 2014-15 CRA TAX REVENUE

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$3,928,580 County

members each from the city and county commissions alongside staff during the next 14 months.

That team would identify a number of crucial points: potential projects that could be funded with CRA money, a new management structure, new boundaries and a new split of tax money. In 2014, the extension committee endorsed similar changes.

“I think we’ve found common ground — recommendations that were unanimously gathered by that 10-person body, which will improve the CRA,” Dorr said.

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Robinson said that since at least 2007, the city’s management of the CRA has been a problem.

Dating back to 1986, the percentage of tax money spent on actual brick-and-mortar projects has declined, while administrative costs have risen. Dating back to the early 2000s, county officials have complained that CRA funds weren’t being spent on their intended purpose.

“The fact that it hasn’t been fixed tells me that we have a problem in understanding what CRAs are intended for,” Robinson said.

“We’ve lost many capital dollars as a result of pouring money into other things.”

Right now, the Community Redevelopment Agency — the governing body overseeing the CRA’s operations — is the Sarasota City Commission. Throughout the state, Deputy City Manger Marlon Brown said, counties have expressed an interest in having a greater degree of control over their CRAs. The CRA extension committee suggested a new Community Redevelopment Agency board comprising two city commissioners, two county commissioners and three citizens appointed by the county. On Monday, however, City Commissioner Susan Chapman balked at the idea of “ceding control” to the county, expressing a fear that the majority opinion of elected city officials could be overruled under a new system.

Vice Mayor Suzanne Atwell was on the other end of the spectrum.

In making its case for the extension of the CRA, city officials have argued it’s vital not only for the city but for the county and the region as a whole. With that in mind, Atwell suggested a more regional governing body made sense.

“Why shouldn’t the county be involved?” Atwell said. “Why does the city have to have total control over this?”

Commissioner Liz Alpert gave credence to both sides of the argument. She shared the concern regarding unwanted projects moving forward over the objection of the city, but she did not want to rule out restructuring for fear of alienating the county.

“I don’t see how else we get the county to go along with extending it,” Alpert said.

Dorr said he understood the concern, and he originally supported keeping the City Commission in control of the CRA. Still, if the governing body of an extended CRA were to work on a new plan to help guide its next 30 years or so, it would involve significant public input and vetting.

Through that process, Dorr said, a cohesive, widely supported vision would be established.

When it came down to it, he was confident other issues would sort themselves out. Above all, his priority was keeping the CRA itself afloat.

“I felt it was more important to do the heavy lifting in the community than it was to squabble over it,” Dorr said.

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WHAT IS A CRA? The Sarasota Downtown Community Redevelopment Area, established in 1986, was designed to combat slum and blight in the heart of the city.

It gets its money through tax-increment financing (TIF). In both the city and county, tax revenue within the CRA above the baseline established in 1986 must be spent within that area, rather than going to a general fund. The taxable value of property within the CRA has grown from $411 million in 1986 to a projected $1.81 billion for fiscal year 2016.

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Amount Downtown CRA property values increased

LARGEST TIF-FUNDED PROJECTS

n Palm Avenue parking garage: $12.3 million

n State Street parking garage: $11.38 million

n Whole Foods complex: $4.96 million

n Bayfront Park improvements: $3.57 million

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Trouble brewing amid North Trail Starbucks talks Lingering issues challenge the harmony between Tahiti Park residents and developers of a proposed Starbucks.

DAVID CONWAY NEWS EDITOR

Jennifer Ahearn-Koch, president of the Tahiti Park Neighborhood Association, wants to be clear that she’s not opposed to new projects in the area as a rule.

As a developer works on plans to bring a Starbucks to 1603 N. Tamiami Trail, she’s effusive with praise for the company’s employees. She recounts a story of how she sent an email to Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, concerned the project might displace some of the neighborhood’s canopy trees. Within two hours, she was on the phone with a vice president who soothed her concerns.

“He said to me, ‘We want no part of tearing down and destroying a community and destroying those canopy trees,’” AhearnKoch said.

Still, cordiality can only do so much to smooth over genuine disagreement. Four months after Ahearn-Koch first shared her optimism regarding the conversation surrounding the project, some issues Tahiti Park residents wanted addressed still linger.

On July 31, residents and Starbucks representatives met near the proposed site to continue discussions. In addition to the

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tree canopy, people in Tahiti Park are concerned by the impact of additional traffic on Hampton Road, the sole point of ingress and egress for the neighborhood.

Starbucks has embraced several suggestions from Tahiti Park, but the Hampton entrance has not been touched. The options are limited. Although Ahearn-Koch would like to see all three of the cafe’s curb cuts on U.S. 41, the Florida Department of Transportation doesn’t want more than two ingress/egress points on the state highway.

Already, cars have trouble getting into and out of Tahiti Park during peak hours. A traffic study estimates Starbucks will add 96 trips to the roadway at an afternoon peak, more than doubling the average of 64 it gets currently.

The volume will only increase during the morning peak hours for the coffee chain, AhearnKoch said. With that in mind, she’s trying to get whomever she can — developers, city staff, FDOT officials — to side with her on the Hampton entrance.

“I just need a human to stand there and look at it and say, ‘Yeah, this is really dangerous,’” AhearnKoch said. “I can’t see doubling or tripling the traffic and adding to it.”

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Let it snow?

A vending permit for the Baltimore Snowball Factory could lead to a more active Five Points Park.

Forget benches: If the city administration’s vision comes to fruition, Five Points Park may include a vendor and café area as new amenities in the near future.

Although that vision is still being sketched out, one business has emerged as a potential trial balloon as a temporary vendor: the Baltimore Snowball Factory.

Owner Eric Garfield said he’s excited by the opportunity, and thinks his snow cone operation would be a good fit for the park.

“Hopefully it’s just somewhere where a kid can spend a couple of bucks and get something he likes to beat the heat,” Garfield said.

That change is part of a larger conversation as the city has given serious consideration to the future of the downtown park this year. New landscaping is a definite. The return of once-banished benches is a bigger question mark, but one for which some city commissioners have already signaled their support.

At Monday’s City Commission meeting, City Manager Tom Barwin revealed the city is thinking bigger. He asked for the board’s permission to solicit a vendor for the park on a short-term trial basis of perhaps 90 days. He’s interested in gauging the interest

of businesses near the intersection of Orange Avenue and Main Street, currently closed for the construction of a roundabout.

The Baltimore Snowball factory opened just over a year ago along Orange Avenue, and although Garfield says the city has been eager to help with any issues, he admits his business has taken a hit since construction began.

He’s still sussing out the potential configuration with the city.

Still, he knows it will be an opportunity to promote a business Barwin described as a perfect fit for the park in the late summer.

“I’d have some type of setup where my logo can be seen, where customers are aware of my product and what it is, and customers can have the opportunity to be refreshed,” Garfield said.

Despite Five Points Park’s classification as a passive park, Barwin said there is a growing push from residents to create more activity there. That may have been inspired by the Sarasota Farmers Market, which held a Wednesday event in the park from November through April.

Eventually, the city began to entertain the option of creating a café setting along the wide sidewalks of Pineapple Avenue. The construction at Main and Orange gave the city an opening to experiment with the park, while also

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Although a broader solicitation process will take place, Baltimore Snowball Factory owner Eric Garfield has already expressed his interest in operating as a vendor at the downtown park.

“We want to, I think, look at experimenting with activating the park a little bit.”

– Tom Barwin, City Manager

offsetting the pain of at least one business.

Barwin pictures maybe six small café tables to begin with, though the number and precise location are subject to change.

“That outdoor environment is so beautiful, and downtown is so beautiful, and there’s so much to enjoy,” Barwin said. “We want to, I think, look at experimenting with activating the park a little bit.”

HITTING THE BENCHES

On Monday, Vice Mayor Suzanne Atwell took up the cause of adding benches back to Five Points Park, setting the issue for a future commision agenda.

Downtown Improvement District board member Ron Soto has asked the city to return those benches, removed in 2011 in an attempt to discourage the gathering of homeless individuals.

Although Atwell voted for the removal at the time, the passing of time has changed her mind.

Still, not everybody is ready to see the benches return. Barwin acknowledged the lingering concerns but he said any changes would invite a wider swath of the community to use the park.

With an increased emphasis on combating homelessness and

creating a more walkable community, a more inviting park environment would be a natural extension of the city’s goals.

“I think once we have these challenges managed, you will see a community interested in more strolling, more sitting, more outdoor opportunities,” Barwin said.

He added that the tables and chairs could be stored at night, that the entire project could be adjusted if problems arose or residents raised legitimate criticisms.

If the city doesn’t give it a shot, he says, it will never know if the idea is a viable one.

“We can use that as a gauge to see how it works — or doesn’t,” Barwin said.

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Home to roost Meet Randy the Rooster, the new resident who has neighbors of an Osprey subdivision crowing over his reputation as a troublemaker.

DAVID CONWAY NEWS EDITOR

When Daniel Knauf agreed to step in as president of the Park Trace Estates Homeowners Association, he knew he wasn’t assuming the most glamorous position.

A resident of the Osprey subdivision for a decade, he’d seen the type of eccentric personality that such a residents group could occasionally attract. He’d also read some far-out stories, including one about a Fort Myers man who parked a tank in his driveway to protest his association’s ban on pickup trucks.

“I expected some craziness from my research and my experience,” Knauf said. “I did not expect to have to deal with a rooster.”

And yet, that’s exactly the issue he’s been grappling with this summer. Over the past four months, the presence of the somewhat-affectionately named “Randy the Rooster” in Park Trace Estates has given Knauf a previously unthinkable experience.

He’s discussed rooster-related

issues at neighborhood meetings, reached out to animal services and even ordered a 16-ounce bottle of a product called Rooster Booster Poultry Insect Repellent online.

Still, the problem persists — and Knauf is determined to solve it.

“I’ve got a sense of humor,” Knauf said. “It’s an absurd kind of situation. Right now, though, the rooster’s gotten the better of us.”

When one imagines the havoc a rooster can wreak within a community, the first image might be ill-timed crowing. People living near the Legacy Trail entry point Randy frequents have complained about the bird’s noise, but the trail of destruction doesn’t end there.

It extends 50 feet or so, to Bay Street and Willow Bend Way. Randy has gotten into the habit of digging up landscaping on an island there, sending a significant amount of mulch onto the street.

Although Randy has a reputation as a troublemaker, he’s also got his share of supporters.

Knauf is searching for a solution that won’t bring harm to the rooster — leading to the purchase of the Rooster Booster repellent

“By rooster standards, he’s probably a really good rooster, but we don’t need a rooster tearing up our property.”

— Daniel Knauf, Park Trace Estates Homeowners Association president

(which was effective until the rain washed it away, he said).

“I don’t want to go after the rooster, because he’s cute, and people like him,” Knauf said.

Inquiries to the Audubon Society and Save Our Seabirds were unproductive. Dialogue with a landscaping company and a Venice animal rescue group has been inconclusive. Four months after Knauf first mistook Randy-related damage for shoddy landscaping, he’s no closer to a solution.

“If someone’s got a brilliant idea and they want the rooster and they’ve got a home for it, we’re listening,” Knauf said.

For residents of the 134 homes in the subdivision, one major question remains unanswered: Where did this rooster come from?

Knauf speculates it could have wandered off a nearby property, but a Randy sympathizer — who takes the time to feed him corn but did not want to be identified — doubts the rooster was ever in a domestic environment.

Although Knauf may not share the affinity for the rooster that Randy’s most fervent supporters do, he does admit the bird is cunning. He recounts times when the rooster came out to Knauf returning the mulch to the island area, seemingly mocking him in the process. Attempts to chase him

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Randy the rooster comes out to feed near the Legacy Trail in Osprey Tuesday afternoon.

down proved unsuccessful.

“He’s not like a falcon or an eagle, but he can fly and go over a fence and land on the other side,” Knauf said. “He’s fast, and he’s smart.”

He might toss in some colorful language if asked for more adjectives. But for all the talk about Randy’s bad attitude, the rooster’s enemy status is largely a put-on.

Still, Knauf feels the homeowners association has to address the real problems the rooster is causing.

“I don’t have anything really against the rooster,” Knauff said.

“By rooster standards, he’s probably a really good rooster, but we don’t need a rooster tearing up our property.”

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Are you an amateur ornithologist? Looking for an opportunity to prove your poultrywrangling prowess? If you have any tips or theories for how Park Trace Estates can resolve their rooster rigmarole, send us an email at dconway@ yourobserver.com.

We’ll pass it along to the homeowners and share the best suggestions with our readers.

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While Siesta Key Village remains the mecca of island nightlife and busy beach days, two sets of entrepreneurs are embracing the laid-back style of the south end of the Key, in hopes that their new breakfast offerings kick up business on the oft-ignored area south of Stickney Point Road.

Toasted Mango Café joined A Taste of Germany as the latest addition to the southern Siesta commercial district this month.

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The dirty Clean Power Plan Every choice the president and Congress make is a tradeoff, not a solution. Once again, the states are usurped.

MATT WALSH

There are no solutions, only choices.

— Thomas Sowell Let’s take Thomas Sowell’s astute truism a step or two further: Every choice is a trade-off. And every choice has consequences — good, not so good, bad, maybe indifferent. The consequences depend on where you sit.

Activist politicians often ignore the trade-offs. They succumb to the addiction of power and influence — the power to shape your world as they see it should be. They use “the law” — force at the point of a gun — to achieve their desires, under the guise of “for the people.” But their choices typically come at many people’s expense. They talk about the glories of their choices and bury the tradeoffs and consequences.

This is especially so with Barack Obama’s Clean Power Plan, unveiled two weeks ago. Rather than let market forces — historically proven to be more efficient and humanitarian than any law, or rather than leave the 50 states to determine how electricity should be generated, Obama once again decreed how he will force electricity to be generated for them. You, nor your state, will have no choice.

Under the claim that he is “convinced that no challenge poses a greater threat to our future” — in other words, he has decided and decreed, every state must reduce its use of coal and reduce its power plants’ carbondioxide emissions, regardless of what each state is already doing.

This, he said, is a matter of national security and because “over the past three decades, nationwide asthma rates have more than doubled, and climate change puts those Americans at greater risk of landing in the hospital.” (He actually said that.)

“And that’s why I committed the United States to leading the world on this challenge,” Obama said from the East Room of the White House.

UNACCOUNTABLE REGULATORS

To be sure, there is ample constituency for climate change. We’ll not enter that quagmire. But what too many congressmen and Americans overlook — and this has been one of the defining disasters of the Obama reign — is his reach beyond constitutional bounds. For that matter, the reach beyond constitutional bounds of the Congress as well.

If you dare go into the quagmire of reading the Clean Air Act of 1970 — from which Obama and EPA believe they have the authority to rule — you see how Congress, in the process of making choices for what they believed to be the good of Americans, stupidly created bureaucratic monsters. You see how Congress gave unlimited powers to regulators who are not at all accountable to the electorate.

For instance, consider these two verbatim parts of Section 111(b) of the Clean Air Act: A) The Administrator shall, within 90 days after Dec. 31, 1970, publish (and from time to time thereafter

shall revise) a list of categories of stationary sources. He shall include a category of sources in such list if in his judgment it causes, or contributes significantly to, air pollution which may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare (italics added).

B) Within one year after the inclusion of a category of stationary sources in a list under subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall publish proposed regulations, establishing Federal standards of performance for new sources within such category. The Administrator shall afford interested persons an opportunity for written comment on such proposed regulations. After considering such comments, he shall promulgate, within one year after such publication, such standards with such modifications as he deems appropriate (italics added).

The Administrator shall, at least every eight years, review and, if appropriate, revise such standards following the procedure required by this subsection for promulgation of such standards.

These two paragraphs, ordained by Congress and President Nixon, give the EPA administrator carte blanche over deciding what he deems to be pollution and how to regulate it. The public has no recourse. “… An opportunity for written comment.” Ha! Ah, you say, public recourse can be obtained in the courts. Perhaps so, but even the Supreme Court declined to address the unconstitutional overreach of the Clean Air Act to begin with. Instead, it ruled in 2007 that carbon dioxide, which all human life requires to survive, is a pollutant.

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The results of the choices and trade-offs Congresses and presidents have made ever since 1970 have been an ever-expanding, punitive, unaccountable, ideologically driven EPA. No clearer proof is Obama’s all-out war on fossil fuels, especially coal, which, by the way, supplies 30% of the nation’s power.

None of this should have occurred to begin with had all the previous Congresses and presidents for the past 40 years stuck to the U.S. Constitution. Yes, the Constitu-

THE EPA’S DECREE The EPA’s Clean Power Plan is hundreds of pages of complicated regulatory requirements for states and power generators.

But here are the essentials: • The EPA set new lower limits on CO2 emissions from existing power plants for each state, depending on each state’s current output.

• The EPA is ordering a reduction in carbon-dioxide emissions 25% below 2005 levels by 2020, and 30% by 2030.

• Each state will have interim targets it must meet beginning in 2020. Each state also must submit within one year a compliance plan or a plan developed in conjunction with other states.

• EPA is proposing states comply through four steps: 1) improving the efficiency of existing coal-fired power plants; 2) switching from coal to increased use of natural gas; 3) using more renewable energy or nuclear power; and 4) increasing demand-side energy-efficiency measures.

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tion gives Congress the authority “to regulate Commerce … among the several states.” But rather than restrict and restrain themselves, as Amendment 10 proscribed (keeping undelegated powers reserved for the states), Congresses incessantly stretch their power by making choices and trade-offs that have emasculated the Founders’ original intent of a limited federal government.

Worse, in the tenure of Obama, the president repeatedly has usurped his authority. The Clean Power Plan is just the latest effort. If you read Article 2, Sections 2 and 3, of the Constitution, spelling out the president’s powers, nowhere does it give the executive the power to decree regulations. In fact, it states: “He shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary …”

On the Clean Power Plan, Obama did not ask for Congress’ consideration. He just did it.

In the wake of this latest dictate, economists far and wide have been decrying the future costs of the Clean Power Plan if it stands as the EPA ordered.

Using data from the Energy Information Adminstration, Kevin D. Dayaratna, a statistician and programmer at the Heritage Foundation, estimates the new EPA rules will: • Eliminate 1.19 million manufacturing jobs over the next 15 years; • Eliminate 4.3 million jobs overall over the next 15 years; • Cause the loss of $5.45 trillion in gross domestic product over 15 years; • Cost a family of four $13,310 in additional energy costs over the 15 years, or an average of an additional $887 a year.

These are Obama’s choices and consequences — the pursuit of his climate-change ideology by decree at the expense of so many Americans, and likewise ignoring Abraham Lincoln’s admonition that, “No man is good enough to govern another man without his consent.”

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He also is ignoring how the 50 states and the private enterprises supplying power to their residents are innovating.

Florida Power & Light Co., which serves nearly half of Florida, is supplying power at monthly costs 25% below the national average and the lowest among Florida’s utilities.

FP&L’s parent company, NextEra Energy, which operates in 27 states, boasts CO2 emissions 55% below the industry average; SO2 97% below; and NOx 79% below.

At the same time, Duke Energy, the holding company for Florida Progress Corp., Florida’s second-largest electric utility, reports “even without federal regulations” reducing its carbon-dioxide emissions from its plants by 22% since 2005. Between 2011 and 2018, Duke will have retired 48 coal-powered generating units.

It is awaiting approval to build two nuclear power plants, one in Levy County. And it has started operating five natural-gas plants since 2011, emitting almost half the carbondioxide of coal plants.

A dozen states at least so far are filing lawsuits attempting to challenge and thwart Obama-EPA’s authority to coerce them into the demands of the Clean Power Plan. It would be better if Congress — Republicans and Democrats alike — had the sense, courage and will to do what the Founders prescribed: Limit the federal government’s reach, and let the states and their residents make their own choices. That would be the best solution of all.

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end of the Civil War. Should the American flag, therefore, be abolished? What about the state flags of those states that practiced slavery, even those that did not secede? Aren’t they also “offensive?”

Lincoln himself said the war was not about abolishing slavery, but to preserve the Union. He did not emancipate the slaves until the war was half over, and then only in the states that seceded in the hope of sowing discord in the South because the Union was losing the war. Isn’t this offensive?

Down with the Lincoln Memorial and the $5 bill? The slave states were not threatened with abolition, so why did they fight?

Only about 7% of the households in the Confederacy owned slaves. Were the other southerners so concerned with the labor problems of a few slaveholders that they formed an army to support them?

Shelby Foote, in the excellent Ken Burns series, “The Civil War,” said it best.

The Yankees captured a southern soldier, clad in rags and asked him, because he obviously could not afford slaves, why he was fighting. He replied, “I’m fighting because you’re down here!” The fact is that the South did not secede until Lincoln called for 75,000 troops to be raised to invade the South.The flag in ques-

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The United States of America’s Constitution allowed slavery, and the practice flourished for almost 100 years. It was not officially abolished in all the states by constitutional amendment until after the

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A group a local businessmen decided to do something about that and set forth to establish a historic district in our downtown. That accomplishment gave us the right to go to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and request a big brown sign out on I-75 which now reads, “Downtown Sarasota Historic District, next exit.” This enabled thousands of people interested in historic tourism as well as the general public to recognize our city as a place to visit.

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have co-opted Lee’s flag for their dimwit pursuits, just as draft dodgers and others have used Old Glory as a sign of their own discontent. Their actions are irrelevant to that which either flag symbolizes.

There is no movement afoot to abolish our flag, just because some claim it offends them.

And even if it did, the Constitution gives no protection against being offended. It does, however, protect the right to offend. It’s called the First Amendment.

If Lee’s battle flag “offends” you, get over it. Stop trying to deny the rights of others who disagree with you. That’s the type of tyranny against which the South rebelled 150 years ago.

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I find it amusing that so much focus is on the North Trail. Apparently, many folks haven’t traveled south on 41.

It’s disgraceful. I’ve recently returned from Naples, and its 41 is beautiful; shops and other establishments are behind foliage with tasteful signage. The signage on our South Trail is garish and ugly. The entrance to the country’s No. 1 beach has been an empty lot filled with weeds for several years — quite a welcome for tourists. Many of the old and outdated strip malls are partially abandoned.

Take a ride down our way, and enjoy the view.

tion was not the Confederate national flag, which none of these politically correct professional “offendees” would recognize if he were wrapped in it.

It is the battle flag of Lee’s army of Northern Virginia, only one of the many battle flags in use during the war.

Because only a very small number of Lee’s soldiers owned slaves, is it more likely that this flag is a symbol of hate or a tribute to the valor of a ragtag army, outmanned, outsupplied, outarmed, outgunned men, who gallantly and regularly defeated superior forces for almost four years?

It seems logical that one can be truly offended only by something that affects him personally, not on behalf of someone else. You may be sympathetic, but you have decidedly not been offended.

The people who were truly offended are long since dead.

How is anyone personally affected by slavery, which hasn’t existed in this country for over 150 years, much less a battle flag that doesn’t even symbolize it? They have hurt feelings? Why? Are these really hurt feelings or phony selfrighteousness in the service of political correctness?

Lastly, the creators of a thing are the only ones who can truly say what it symbolizes. It is undeniable that a few loonies

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ark Lyons isn’t scared of talking about paid parking, despite its reputation in the community. He’s not jumping at the opportunity to talk about it, either, but as Sarasota parking manager, he is preparing for a serious conversation about a topic he says a city of this size must address.

A comprehensive parking strategy —a goal Lyons is pursuing — will go beyond paid parking. We talked to Lyons about outreach, changing residents’ attitudes and how parking ties in with larger issues in Sarasota.

How much of the city’s parking issues are a matter of outreach?

In our city and cities of our size, people are not thinking about parking, because they have the perception it’s just a small, quaint little town, and it should be easy. We’re subject to the same growth any city of our size or even big cities have.

It takes a long-term commitment to integrating our services, just continually talking about how we can benefit everyone.

That’s about identifying accessible parking. It’s about educating the public about the issues of parking — how parking can help eliminate this congestion in downtown, how we interact with transportation modes.

I tease our engineers and transportation people that the best way to improve our transportation and alternative mode systems is to create an on-street paid parking system. Quite frankly, once you do that, then the mind starts thinking there’s an alternative to coming down

and parking in the most convenient location we can find. We all want that, but realistically, is it worth an extra 10 minutes searching for the space? Is it worth the cost of travel? Should I travel by myself or carpool?

How do you reach people who say “I want to park without thinking about it,” if you can’t do that anymore?

This is the message I want to get out. Yes, it’s getting more difficult to find a parking space, but if you know where you’re going, it’s not difficult. If you know the time of day when congestion is greater, then you know you have options you can take advantage of. Do I want to be on the prime streets, do I want to be a block or two off or do I want to use offstreet parking facilities?

With paid parking, though, how do you get past the mentality of “this is the way it’s always been done?”

It’s funny, because this city had paid parking for, like, 27 years.

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They were pulled down in the late ’60s. I think the mentality that it’s not ever going to work or be part of our community, that sort of overlooks the fact that we are growing. We aren’t growing — we have grown. If you look around, the growth is here.

If we develop paid parking, that helps manage a lot of the resources that are in place. Not in a sense that it just drives revenue, in the sense that it makes using these parking spaces easier

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So how do attitudes change?

We have to commit to understanding. We have to do things a little bit differently. I’m not pushing hard for paid parking. I

believe there is a time and place for on-street paid parking. The question is, can we mitigate or delay the implementation as long as possible to the point where it’s not a strain on the community, where it makes sense and helps the tax base continue to evolve? I think we’re at that tipping point, but we’ve done a lot of things over the last three or four years to try to prevent early implementation.

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HIT AND RUN 12:52 a.m. — 3000 block of Palmadelia Avenue Property Damage: A man was inside his house when he heard a loud noise. He went outside to investigate the sound and saw a person running east. The man then noticed marks on the back of his father’s car, which came from a piece of concrete that had been thrown. The concrete hit the car’s back window, leaving a mark on the window and denting and scratching the back hatch.

HOSED 2:37 p.m. — 2100 block of Harvard Street Dispute: A woman reported that, after she returned from a weekend out of town, several children in the neighborhood told her other kids had been on her property while she was gone. The woman said one child, in particular, was a problem — he entered one of her cars just to sit in it, climbed a tree to walk on her roof and took a garden hose onto the roof to spray it on other children below. An officer invited the woman to discuss the matter with the child and his parent, who seemed to solve the problem among themselves.

SWEET TOOTH 2 p.m. — 1600 block of Eighth Street Dispute: Two individuals at an apartment complex got in a dispute after one accused the other of taking candy from a vacant apartment. The accused man said he had been sleeping and had not removed anything from the apartment. The accuser said he was sleeping in the vacant apartment, and when he awoke, some peanut butter cups were missing. He decided to confront the other man because he saw candy wrappers on the ground near the stairs of the apartment complex. The accused man wanted a report made because he was tired of the accuser causing problems in the complex.

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SARASOTA YMCA SPLASH BASH Runs from 5 to 8 p.m. at the YMCA Evalyn Sadlier Jones Branch, 8301 Potter Park Drive.

Cool off from the hot summer days, and bring your family to the Sarasota YMCA’s annual Splash Bash event. Enjoy the water park, face-painting, entertainment, food and more. Admission is free. Visit sarasotaymca. org.

THURSDAY, AUG. 27

UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN KICKOFF Runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Michael’s On East, 1212 East Ave. Celebrate the start to a new campaign year for United Way Suncoast, and learn what new projects are in store.

Tickets are $250 for a table of 10 and $25 for individuals. Contact Sandy Keeton at skeeton@ uwsuncoast.org or 328-6974.

ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, AUG. 21, TO SUNDAY, AUG. 23

GEM, JEWELRY & BEAD SHOW Runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 Tamiami Trail. Dealers from around the country will attend. Admission is $4. Visit frankcoxproductions.com.

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FRIDAY, AUG. 21

FRIDAY FEST Starts at 5 p.m. at Van Wezel, 777 Tamiami Trail. Enjoy an evening on the bayfront and free live music by Yesterdayze during the 14th annual summer music series.

Bring your lawn chair or blanket.

Food and drink vendors will be at the event; outside food and drink is prohibited. This free concert series takes place rain or shine and moves indoors in case of inclement weather. Visit vanwezel.org.

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Photos from Rebecca Wild Baxter’s brave photo assignment parasailing.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22

CRAFT BREW FEST Runs from 5 to 9 p.m. at Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd. The festival offers unlimited craft beer samples along with select food samples.

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Football Preview: Riverview High JEN BLANCO SPORTS EDITOR

With 14 underclassmen on its roster, the Riverview High football team lacks experience on both sides of the ball.

But the enthusiasm the Rams displayed throughout the offseason has coach Todd Johnson excited about the year ahead.

Riverview adds four new opponents to its district schedule this season, including Steinbrenner, Riverview, Lithia Newsome and Tampa Alonso. The seven-team district also features a pair of familiar opponents in Manatee and Palm Harbor University.

The Rams played several close games last season — five of which were determined by a touchdown or less — but were unable to post a district victory.

Riverview should be able to find a way to score this season with the addition of former Cardinal Mooney coach Josh Smithers, who is now the Rams offensive coordinator.

Senior Dominic Caldwell returns under center this season, and with a year under his belt, will be called upon to lead an offense that averaged 24 points a game.

Junior Areon Green and freshman Ali Boyce will split time in the backfield, as the Rams look to replace standout running back and leader Karan Higdon, who is now at Michigan.

Defensively, junior defensive back Zahondri Jackson returns to lead a defense that allowed at least 35 points in five games last season. The addition of safety Vince Sellers Jr., a transfer from Booker High, should provide a significant boost to Riverview’s defense, as the Rams look to make their mark in the district.

Riverview has made the playoffs just once in the last six years, but after turning over half of its schedule this season to make way for district contests, the Rams coaching staff is looking forward to seeing how the players respond this season.

Over the next week, we’ll be going inside the huddle with three more area football teams, as they prepare for the start of the regular season, which kicks off Aug. 28.

This week, the Sarasota Observer takes an in-depth look at Riverview and its goals for the upcoming season.

You’ll learn how the familiarity of the past is fueling Sellers on the field and why Johnson views the Rams youth as their biggest strength.

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Vince Sellers Jr. spent a year playing for Booker before moving over to Riverview this season.

Familiar Focus After spending last year at Booker, safety Vince Seller Jr. is looking to make a name for himself at his father’s alma mater.

JEN BLANCO SPORTS EDITOR SARASOTA — Vince Sellers Jr. is finding strength in the familiarity of the past.

On Friday night, Sellers will suit up for Riverview High — his third team in as many seasons — and step inside the Ram Bowl for the first time.

But Sellers won’t be alone.

Defensive backs coach Jim Anderson, who coached his father, the elder Vince Sellers, at Riverview, and Josh Smithers, his former head coach at Cardinal Mooney, who is now an assistant at Riverview, will be on the sidelines to guide him.

But the 5-foot-11, 164-pound junior safety recognizes that familiarity also comes with its own expectations.

“They helped me get a chance because they know I can play the game,” Sellers says. “They also expect a lot from me because they know what I’m capable of. Coach Anderson also knows my dad, and he knows my dad is really tough.”

Sellers began playing football when he was 6, in large part because of his father, who also was a defensive back for the Rams.

“He thought it would be a great sport for me,” Sellers says.

Sellers Jr. grew up playing running back before transitioning over to safety during his freshman season at Cardinal Mooney. Sellers Jr. finished with three interceptions to go along with a pair of rushing touchdowns.

“It’s like the quarterback on the field,” Sellers says. “You get to be a leader, hit people and still go up for an interception. It’s a lot of fun.”

Following his freshman year, Sellers transferred to Booker High, where he helped lead the Tornadoes to a district runner-up finish and a berth in the playoffs.

It was during his sophomore season at Booker that Sellers further developed his skill set under the guidance of defensive backs coach Dwight Henry, who played for East Carolina University and SEE TRANSITION PAGE 16A

“It’s (playing safety) like the quarterback on the field.

You get to be a leader, hit people and still go up for an interception. It’s a lot of fun.”

– Vince Sellers Jr.

IN HIS OWN WORDS Who is your favorite player?

Adrian Peterson. He’s tough, dedicated, and he’s really passionate about playing football. He’s also really smart on the field.

If you weren’t a safety, which position would you want to play?

Running back. It’s my old position. I’m pretty fast and tough through (adversity). If it’s third-and-1, and you need a first down, I’m the man to go to. I’m the athlete.

Do you have any pregame rituals?

I pray before every game.

I get down on my knees and thank God for allowing me to play the sport

that many people wish to play. Then, I look up in the stands to my mom and dad and pad up.

Do you play any other sports?

I think I’m going to run track and try and play basketball this year.

What’s one thing that people might not know about you?

I’m good with computers, especially fixing them.

What’s your favorite pregame meal?

Pasta. It’s just a really healthy and good meal to eat.

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Games that were decided by a touchdown or less last season.

What are your expectations for this season?

I expect us to battle and to compete in every game and to handle whatever the coaches and the season throws at them. Hopefully we can get back to the playoffs like we did two years ago if we stick together as a team.

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ZAHONDRI JACKSON n Junior n Defensive back

n Aug. 28 vs. Booker n Sept. 4 at Tampa Catholic n Sept. 11 at Venice n Sept. 18 at Steinbrenner* n Sept. 25 vs. Palm Harbor

University* n Oct. 2 vs. BYE n Oct. 9 vs. Riverview* n Oct. 16 vs. Manatee* n Oct. 23 at Newsome* n Oct. 30 at Tampa Alonso* n Nov. 6 vs. Sarasota

*Denotes district game **All games start at 7:30 p.m.

VINCE SELLERS JR. n Junior n Safety AREON GREEN n Junior n Running back and wide receiver

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What is the strength of this year’s team?

I would say our youth. A lot of times that can be a negative, but these guys are eager. Right now, they are playing above their grade level, and they know that we’re going to be counting on them. Knowing they are so young, we’ve still got a ways to go, but we’ve seen a big improvement from the spring to now.

What’s the one area that you’re looking to improve on the most from last season?

We need to be sound and not make pre-snap mistakes and the mental mistakes. We can’t hurt ourselves.

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Sharks win FLAGS championships The Sarasota Sharks won the 2015 Long Course Florida State Age Group Championships July 16 through July 19, at the Selby Aquatic Center.

More than 65 teams competed in the four-day event, which featured Florida’s top swimmers ages 9 to 14. The Sharks have won 21 of the last 22 state championships.

“We’re proud of the hard work and dedication that our swimmers put into the program,” Sharks coach Brent Arckey says.

VSC hires new director of sports Robert Wells has been named the new director of sports for Visit Sarasota County.

Wells will manage sports tourism strategy and goals, while also recruiting sporting events to Sarasota County.

He’ll also be responsible for expanding and creating new events that will bring a positive economic impact to the area.

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The Riverview High volleyball team beat Lemon Bay 25-14, 257, 25-12 in the opening game of the Riverview High Preseason Classic Aug. 18.

Kenzie Walker had eight kills, and Courtney Searles added five kills to lead the way for the Lady Rams.

Kayla Walker finished with 23 assists and six aces. Margo Schnapf contributed five aces.

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the San Francisco 49ers before spending the last five years of his career in the Canadian Football League.

“He taught me how to cover and how to play off the receiver,” Sellers says. “I learned most of my game there.”

In the offseason, Sellers decided to transfer to his father’s alma mater, where he plans to finish out his high school career.

Sellers has yet to play a down for Riverview, but he’s already been pegged as one of the leader’s of the Rams defensive — a role he is more than ready to tackle. Sellers looks to use his vocalness on the field to hold his teammates accountable as the Rams look to get back to the playoffs for the first time since 2013.

“I’ve had a hard time moving from school to school, but Riverview is a nice fit,” Sellers says. “I really enjoy them, and they really enjoy me. I enjoy the surroundings. We’ve got some really dedicated people, and the players are passionate about playing football.

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Veterans and community members commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII.

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Sarasota resident Edward Reynolds served during World War II as a B-17 pilot. During a flight between Casablanca, Morocco and Marseille, France, Reynolds received a radio call that Japan had surrendered.

“I asked (the caller) to call the base in Marseille and ask them if they knew the war with Japan had ended,” Reynolds said.

When he returned to the United States a year later, he found his mother had kept an article that credited Reynolds with being one of the first to spread word to Europe that World War II had ended.

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Left: Bill Lonnroth salutes during “The Star Spangled Banner.”

n Aug. 15, 1945, news spread across the United States and abroad that Japan had surrendered, signifying the end of World War II. The announcement triggered a domino effect of celebrations in Allied countries around the world.

Veterans, families and members of the community gathered Friday afternoon, on the Sarasota bayfront, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the victory over Japan, also known as VJ Day. The emotional tribute began with the crowd joining in to sing “The Star Spangled Banner” together.

Loren Pittman, American Legion Post 129 chaplain emeritus, addressed guests and asked those who lived the day to remember it.

“This day is recorded in history as the day the world had peace,” Pittman said.

Sarasota City Commissioner Suzanne Atwell attended and read a proclamation from the city to commemorate the 70th anniversary of VJ Day. On Saturday evening, the celebration continued at the Goodwill Manasota Spirit of ‘45 Dinner. To the tune of Count Basie’s “One O’Clock Jump,” the dance floor of Robarts Arena came to life.

More than 500 veterans and their guests attended the event.

The celebration was a 1940s-style welcome home party, complete with performances by swing dancers and the Sarasota Jazz Project.

JEAN WHITE Jean White served in the Navy from 1944 to 1945, in Washington, D.C., where she worked on a research project with Northwestern University to improve the aim of guns on planes.

She remembers where she was when the end of the war was announced.

“I was home on leave with my mom and dad, so I didn’t get to celebrate,” White said. “We were happy the war was over.

We were very sad that we had to drop the bomb, and I still feel sad about it.”

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The “100 Plus Club Tea Party” celebrated the birthdays of 12 residents of the Pines, all of whom are women. Of the birthday girls, 10 have already reached centenarian status, and the other two will turn 100 in less than a year.

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THELMA ROLLINS n Birthday: April 26 n Age: 101 Rollins grew up with seven siblings in Elberton, Ga. She met her husband while he was playing for a minor league baseball team. He made her a deal that if he hit a home run and his team won the game, she would go out with him. She considers herself a “Rosie the Riveter” due to her efforts during World War II as a welder in a factory. Rollins incorporates a butterfly into all her outfits.

FRANCES JESTER n Birthday: Sept. 4 n Age: 99 Born in Mattoon, Ill., Jester moved to Florida 47 years ago with her husband, Lyle Jester. After he died, Frances says, “I’ve never looked at anybody else.” She served as resident council vice president for Pines of Sarasota Assisted Living Facility.

JEAN FOSTER n Birthday: July 1 n Age: 100 Foster graduated from Michigan State University in physical education. She has six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and two great-greatgrandchildren.

HELEN CALLAHAN n Birthday: June 13 n Age: 100 Callahan has a love for all things outdoors and previously owned a nursery.

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CLARA ORWILER n Birthday: July 19 n Age: 102 Growing up on a farm in Milwaukee, Orwiler learned how to plow, milk cows and shovel manure and also took up painting at a young age. She still submits her work to the Sarasota County Fair and has won many honors.

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RIGOLETTA ‘RIGGIE’ PIERINI n Birthday: May 10 n Age: 100 Pierini was born in Ontario, Canada, and owned a grocery store with her late husband in Michigan.

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home in Bay Island Shores tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Michael Kneeland and Roxzene Hunter, of Sarasota, sold their home at 638 Siesta Drive to Jay and Dawn Johnson, trustees, of Wayzata, Minn., for $1.8 million. Built in 1995, it has four bedrooms, three and a half baths, a pool and 3,384 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $855,000 in 2011.

SARASOTA Washington Park Paul and Martha Hafner, of Sarasota, sold their home at 540 Madison Court to Ai and Monica Streacker, of Sarasota, for $1.05 million. Built in 2012, it has three bedrooms, two and a half baths, a pool and 2,479 square feet of living area.

Granada RJJM LLC sold the home at 3528 Palonia Court to Karen Hartzell, trustee, of Sarasota, for $1,049,500. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,047 square feet of living area.

Sarasota Bay Club Sarasota Bay Club LLC sold the Unit 902 condominium at 1301 Tamiami Trail to Nancy Schlossberg, of Sarasota, for $739,000. Built in 2000, it has two bedrooms, two and a half baths and 1,832 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $609,000 in 2000.

Sarasota Bay Club LLC sold the Unit 601 condominium at 1301 Tamiami Trail to Richard and Jane Hamlin, of Sarasota, for $630,000. Built in 2000, it has two bedrooms, two and a half baths and 1,832 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $633,500 in 2001.

605 Barcelona Avenue N5904647 $899,900 Helen Moore

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5350 Saddle Oak Trail A4128519 $899,900 Ryndie Brusco

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1888 Boyce Street A4128920 $729,000 Ellen Wells

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216 Sunrise Drive A4124449 $639,900 James Jablonski

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Dennis Hemming and Florence Lundeen, of Sarasota, sold their home at 7648 Cove Terrace to David and Michelle Young, of Sarasota, for $483,000. Built in 1959, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,097 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $350,000 in 2010.

Phillippi Landings Albert Deslippe, trustee, of Livonia, Mich., sold the Unit 703 condominium at 5531 Cannes Circle to Craig and Kimberlie Hickerson, of Sarasota, for $379,500. Built in 2006, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,706 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $763,700 in 2006.

Rustic Lodge Anthony Gabriel, of Sarasota, sold his home at 2462 Loma Linda St. to Vincent and Julie Ciulla, of Sarasota, for $370,000. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,531 square feet of living area.

Forest Hills Richard Harr, of Sarasota, sold his home at 2704 Marlette St. to Nathan Harper, of Arlington, Texas, for $350,000. Built in 1981, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,742 square feet of living area. It

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$1.28 million Hudson Crossing Harold Libby and Wanda Rayle-Libby, of Sarasota, sold their Unit 3-A condominium at 888 S. Orange Ave. to James and Paige Gallagher, trustees, of Orefield, Pa., for $1.28 million.

Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,355 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.65 million in 2007.

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$585,000 Deer Creek Robert and Allison Butcher, of Charlotte, N.C., sold their home at 4758 Antler Trail to William and Meredith Schenck, trustees, of Osprey, for $585,000.

Built in 1990, it has four bedrooms, three and a half baths, a pool and 3,122 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $496,000 in 2013.

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Renaissance Hans and Joan Stocker, of Sarasota, sold their Unit PH-08 condominium at 750

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$950,000 Oaks II Manuel and Anne Spinel, of Longboat Key, sold their home at 639 N. Mac Ewen Drive to Anthony and Kathy Zumbano, of Osprey, for $950,000. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, five and a half baths, a pool and 4,459 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $907,900 in 2003.

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$425,000 Calusa Lakes Demedici LLC sold the home at 2113 Muskogee Trail to Hans Schollenberger, of Stone Ridge, N.Y., for $425,000. Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,396 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $422,500 in 2003.

N. Tamiami Trail to Renee Bondaroff, of Sarasota, for $320,000. Built in 2001, it has one bedroom, one bath and 1,025 square feet of living area.

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Robert Stern

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614 Bramblewood Lane 193 D5906632 $179,000 Susan Gilmore

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790 N River Road A4128357 $1,450,000 Drew Russell

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Plat of Sarasota Michael Donato, of Sarasota, sold two homes at 1680 and 1684 Oak Street to Barbara Callahan, of Hanover, N.H., for $315,000.

Both were built in 1956 and have four bedrooms, two baths and 1,440 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $350,000 in 2014.

Coral Cove Arthur and Laurie Benson, of Monona, Wis., sold their home at 7405 Starfish Drive to Stewart and Rose March, trustees, of Plymouth, Mass., for $313,000.

Built in 1962, it has three bedrooms, two and a half baths and 1,769 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $460,000 in 2005.

Phillippi Cove Diana McGinty, of Sarasota, sold her home at 2531 Trinidad St. to John and Heather Hiemstra, of Sarasota, for $305,000. Built in 1958, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 1,720 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $162,000 in 2003.

Bayview Homes U.S. Bank, trustee, sold the Unit 201 condominium at 5408 Eagles Point Circle to Lee Morgenlander, trustee, of Sarasota, for $293,000. Built in 1990, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,904 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $499,000 in 2005.

The Landings South Stephen and Joanne Fischer, of Sarasota, sold their Unit 103 condominium at 1688 Starling Drive to John and Sandra Kelley, trustees, of Sarasota, for $291,100. Built in 1989, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,588 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $180,000 in 2008.

Gulf Gate Woods HSBC Bank USA, trustee, sold the home at 2745 Cardwell Way to Thomas and Corrie Shuler, of Sarasota, for $274,000. Built in 1971, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,455 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $102,000 in 1998.

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Gulf Gate ELAD SRQ LLC sold the home at 6747 Bowline Drive to Benny Varghese and Mary Benny, of Lincolnwood, Ill., for $242,500.

Built in 1969, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,476 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $155,000 in 2014.

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South Gate William Palmer, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the home at 2449 Clematis St. to Stephen and Elizabeth Svirsky, of Sarasota, for $238,000. Built in 1962, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,559 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $195,000 in 2004.

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Adam Sailor, of Warrington, Pa., sold the home at 2309 Goldenrod St. to Brittany Neal, of Sarasota, for $221,000. Built in 1957, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,487 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $126,000 in 2014.

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Blake Foltz, of Sarasota, sold his home at 3147 Webber St. to Andrew Panica and Lucia Miranda, of Sarasota, for $212,000. Built in 1958, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,804 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $148,000 in 2008.

Homelands Development Michael Gavriedlides and Laura Wrensen sold their home at 2256 Datura St. to Farkas and Timea Fuszfas, of Sarasota, for $230,000. Built in 1956, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,547 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $78,000 in 1990.

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The Pines James Westerdale, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the home at 2341 Hibiscus Court to Elizabeth and Edward Brookins, of Sarasota, for $230,000. Built in 1984, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,430 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $134,000 in 2000.

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Hartland Park Long Duy Tran and Lan Anh Thi Nguyen, of St. Petersburg, sold their home at 1905 Siesta Drive to Jonathan and Lisa Weinshank, of Sarasota, for $224,000. Built in 1952, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,053 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $190,000 in 2014.

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THE OAKS BAYSIDE 4100+ square feet of living area with 4 BR plus office/den, 3 1/2 baths, eat-in granite kitchen with island and adjoining huge family room with fireplace, formal living and dining rooms, 3 car garage, 1000 sq. ft. covered lanai that is perfect for entertaining, solar heated pool. Five minutes from Pine View School. $749,000

The Forest at Hi Hat Ranch NEW LISTING at 10862 Leafwing Drive

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Perfectly poised on 1.5 walled and gated acres on the Siesta Key

Bay Front featuring 4 bedroom suites, French doors onto multiple terraces, formal wood paneled office and parking for 8+ vehicles.

The oak canopied grounds have a rose garden and greenhouse, a beautiful pond w fountain and a gorgeous pool area straight from the pages of Southern Living magazine. $5,950,000

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2305 CASEYRoad, KEY Sarasota RD., NOKOMIS 1425 Westway

Gracefully poised along the shimmering azure waters of New Discover an exclusive waterfront lifestyle, beautifully poised on Siesta Pass on Lido Key,gated thisGulf newly custom home is Key within the only frontconstructed community in Sarasota.

This oversized positioned to capture unrivaled views of the Pass and the Gulf lot rests between the Gulf of Mexico and tranquil Heron Lagoon ofwith Mexico Through flawlessClub blend of intricate detail, 89 feetbeyond. of water frontage.

TheaSanderling residents enjoy fine craftsmanship and luxurious details, an exciting British deeded beach access, private cabanas hugging the shores of the Gulf, a 15 slipIndies baysideinfluence marina, three tennis courts and a vibrant social calendar.

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Privately nestled on 149 ft. of protected sandy walking beach, Positioned on Westway Drive, arguably the most prestigious address in this six-bedroom haslot been masterfully Sarasota, this expansiveestate level grassed features an impressivecrafted 96 feet by the discerning owners to create an unparalleled Gulf-front of water frontage, with sweeping views over the Gulf of Mexico and New living experience.

Bayfront dockis with Pass. In addition A to deeded the new seawall, a boat dock already24,000 permittedlb. andlift accommodates lifestyle. by tropical can be customized tothe meetboating your watercraft needs,Enveloped while private deeded beach accessthis invites you to relax on the pristine sands of Lido Beach. splendor, estate exemplifies Gulf-front living on the exclusive barrier island of Casey Key. MLS# A3993117 $2,800,000 MLS#A4119177 $8,000,000

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"It was our great fortune to have found Judie as our real estate agent.

Her market knowledge of Sarasota and especially Siesta Key are unparalleled.

We so appreciated 5330 Siesta Cove Drive

$1,999,000

under contract

8254 Roseburn Court

$1,975,000

5222 Avenida Del Mare

sold

$1,295,000

Judie’s professionalism, responsiveness and kindness.

sold

Judie gained life long clients and we gained a trusted friend. Judie is among Siesta Key’s very special treasures.”

-Megan and Chris Powers Siesta Key, FL and Rye, NY

103 Sand Dollar Lane

LP $755,000

7724 Alister Mackenzie Drive

LP $879,000

3445 Anglin Drive

LP $895,000

941.928.3424 Judie.Berger@sothebysrealty.com

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Items Under $200 For Sale A/C: HAIER, portable, 7000 BTUs, $125. Call 941-387-7327.

FREEZER: 36”X33”X16”, good condition, $50 o/b/o. 941-966-0288.

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PATIO TABLE and 5 chairs, white wrought iron, like new. $200.00/firm. 941-927-1188.

PHONE: 2-LINE, in box, Regulary $129. Now $65.

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SAW: CEMENT/TILE, great condition, on platform, wheels, $150. 941-721-7392.

TIRES (2): Goodyear P194/65R15. Excellent condition. $115. 941-371-1924.

UTILITY TRAILER for riding lawn mower. Removable sides, tilt bed. Only $100. 941-953-4186 WASHER/DRYER: HEAVY duty, S.S. tub, excellent condition, $200. 941-346-6399, leave message.

FULL−SIZE VIOLIN: beautiful sound, never used, bow & lightweight case incl. $165. (941)730−1776.

SCHWINN 26" man’s Mountain bike, 10 speed and hat ready to go. $100. 941−587−8271.

SEWING MACHINE: White brand, w/ table model, bobbins, zipper attach. $79. 941−926−1978.

Antiques/Collectibles PURCHASING EAMES, Knoll, Danish, Dunbar, Evans, Laverne, Nakashima, Parzinger furniture, glass, pottery and designer clothing. Tommy McDonnell 772-643-3209.

Autos For Sale Hawley Motors II 5741 Pinkney Ave. 941-312-5890 www.hawleybudgetcars.com 2005 Chevrolet Silverado, red LS, short bed, clean Car Fax, chrome wheels, $8988 2006 Mazda Miata Touring, bergundy, automatic.

Only $7988 2008 Pontiac G6, only 59K miles, black, clean Car Fax, $8988 2004 Buick LaSabre Custom, white, w/gray leather, chrome wheels, clean Car Fax, 1 owner, FLA car. $3488 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X, white w/black top, clean Car Fax, $14988 2005 Lexus ES330, silver, chrome wheels, 2 owner, FLA car, clean Car Fax, $9988 2003 Mercedes Benz CLK430 convertible, only 42K miles, clean Car Fax, 2 owner car, $11988 2006 Lexus IS250, silver/black, 1 owner, clean Car Fax, nice car, $14988 2012 Ford Focus SEL, 4/door, red, very low miles, $13588 2004 Toyota Solara Convertible XLEV6, red w/tan top and tan leather, 89K/miles, $8988 2010 Ford Mustang Convertible V6, white w/saddle leather, loaded, clean Car Fax, $12988 2009 Honda Civic LX, 4/door, black, $9988 Hawley Motors Over 32 Years in Business Sarasota’s Oldest Dealership Financing Available Cars Wanted - We Buy Cars!

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Garage/Moving/Estate Sales ESTATE SALE Friday, August 21 - 8:45a.m.-2p.m.

4895 Fallcrest Cir Amberlea-off Proctor 2 sofas, 2 love seats, 2 king beds, Nat Krate & Randy Stevens art, 2 HDTVs, patio set, twin beds, lounges, media cabinet, bookcases, wicker chairs, bone inlaid table, Italian lamps, mirror, wine cooler, media cabinet, 4 standing lamps, Paradine speakers, Onkyo stereo, computer desk, lamps, dresser, end tables, refrigerator, ladders & kitchenware.

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General Merchandise JOHANN HAVILANA Bavarian, German dish set, 8/pcs.: small bowls, plates, cups and saucers, tea pot, creamer, sugar, salt/pepper shakers, serving platter, big bowl, perfect condition, $500.

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Homes For Sale DEER CREEK, 4BR/3.5BA, 3 car garage, pool, spa, water view. New roof. 3100+ sq.ft., built-ins. $629,900. By Owner. 941-228-4004.

Open House CLOTHING OPTIONAL WATERFRONT ESTATE …so private no one will see you, but so convenient you’ll be home in a flash!!

This hidden Oasis is unencumbered by the stresses of traffic, bridges and high flood insurance costs. The setting evokes not only seclusion, but the serenity of being surrounded by old Florida natural beauty and wildlife right in central Sarasota.

Only the occasional manatee or boater will know how special this spot is, when they glide by on their way to open waters.

Religion ST. JUDE O holy St. Jude, Apostle & Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of JESUS CHRIST, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To humbly beg to whom GOD has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and need to be invoked.

Say 3 OUR FATHERS, 3 HAIL MARYS & 3 GLORY BE’s. Publication must be promised. ST. JUDE, PRAY FOR US ALL WHO INVOKE YOUR AID. AMEN. This novena must be said on 9 consecutive days. Thank you St. Jude for answering my petition. -MGL

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Call 941-907-8141.

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Housekeeping Meal Preparation Assistance With Daily Living Activities Respite Care

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ORGANIC SALON needs professional stylist.

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Condos For Sale LONGBOAT KEY Club Junior Suite. Newly remodeled 650/sq.ft. Turnkey. Tennis/ golf course view. $55K+ income. Real Estate Agents welcome to sell. By Owner. $324,900. 708-267-6704. architect

Simple, stylish living in a ground floor, one bedroom/one bath with attached garage−1,150 sq. Ft. condo located in Sarasota, Florida.

Private serene pond views set the tone for the flowing floor plan and interior. Ceramic tile, cherry wood laminate floors, espresso stained oak base, and granite countertops are complimented by architectural trim/details, and custom wood/glass doors. A uniquely designed space that will make you feel at ease in paradise as you relax on your private lanai.

WHY LEAVE THE SAFETY AND COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME to receive professional, affordable, compassionate care? Elder Care Services provides a variety of customized care options, perfectly tailored to your personal needs and lifestyle. Our specialized services include, but are not limited to: Homemaking, errands, doctor visits, transportation, meal prep with special dietary needs, medication supervision, and so much more. Call today for more information, 941-377-4465 or visit us on the web at: eldercaresarasota.com. Licensed, bonded, and insured. Lic#30211372

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BLUE FISH CLEANING INC. 941-705-3812.

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

BEAUTYREST MATTRESS Clearance Sale!

NEW Simmons Sets 50-80% OFF! New sets starting at $150. Everything must go! Call Dan, (941)387-4810.

Basic cable and water are included in monthly maintenance fees.

Possible partial furnishings included in sale.

(941) 586−6234 www.gmrealtygroup.com

BRAZILIAN CLEANING Service by Maria.

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

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

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

Licensed and Insured. Weekly and Bi-weekly.

941-536-7447.

Adult Care Services

RON VOIT CONSTRUCTION L.L.C. Comm/Res. Room Additions. Interior Renovations. Kitchen and Bath Remodeling. Door and Window Replacement.

Rotted Wood Repairs. Crown Molding and Trim.

Call Ron 941-228-7601. State Lic. CBC1259788.

941-966-7585

service.

Large newer home on 1+ acre with Gulf access.

4460 LORDS DRIVE REDUCED TO $945,000 Katie Gerhardt, Horizon Realty Int’l 941-302-1081

This ground floor unit is part of the lushly landscaped gated Las Palmas community featuring two pools, two gyms, a tennis court and dog park. Walk/bike to Meadows and Benderson Park Trails as well as to the new Whole Foods due to open in 2017.

BUYS ALL CARS

Cleaning CLEANING PERSON. Excellent Deep cleaning. $17 hour. 941-713-1499

OPEN SUNDAYS 1p.m.-4p.m.

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

1BR/1BA SARASOTA. Stunning designed peaceful retreat in paradise!

LV9433

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Computer Services

Home Improvement/ Remodeling

OWN A MAC/iPHONE/iPAD? MacTutor has 21+ years experience teaching Apple products.

I speak English, not “Geek�! (941) 323-2363 www.FLMacTutor.com

MITCHELL HANDYMAN. Painting, Carpentry, Tile, Pressure Cleaning. Total Home Improvements, Repairs. Small and large! 941-284-8488.

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AIR CONDITIONING

Painting/Wallpapering

HOME SERVICES Most exterior services, interior services include making sure all windows and doors are secure, run faucets, check for leaks, smoke detectors, confirm appliances to be working, check AC problems. (941) 525−7625 http://www.lbkeyhomeservices.com/

Items Up to $200 Sell for Free!

Classified Ads Bring Results 941-955-4888

BOAT SERVICES

CALL NOW (941)404-8829 70

Home Services

CARLO DATTILO PAINTING. Licensed & insured.

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

941-744-1020. 35+ years experience.

Team Up Today With Classifieds 941-955-4888

CUSTOM WOODWORKING

DOCKSIDE BOAT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SMS Mobile Marine Service GPS/Fishfinder Installation • Outboards I/O’s • Inboards Call for appointment • 941-232-3523

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Commercial and Residential Best Prices in Town

LIC. #CAC057147

DRYER START A FIRE! Call Paradise Dryer Vent Cleaning Today

www.paradisedryervent.com

Honesty • Integrity • Quality • Value

• One Time, Weekly, Monthly • Res./Comm. • Move Ins/Outs • Carpet Cleaning • References • Free Est. ★ Very Affordable Rates ★

In shop free estimates Pick up and delivery services available

singleturtle@aol.com

Home Furnishing Restoration and Upholstery Specialist!

3687954-01

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COMPUTER

Insured

COMPUTER REPAIR SALES & SERVICE

Yoder Aluminum Inc. 15505 Lemon Fish Dr. Dustin Yoder Bradenton, FL 34202 yoderaluminum@gmail.com OfďŹ ce 941-650-9790

FurnitureSales Sales &&Repairs Furniture Repairs Cushions • Slings • Re-powdercoating #USHIONS s 3LINGS s 5MBRELLAS

941-504-0903

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HANDYMAN

Since 1967

Residential Concrete Specialist

Law OfďŹ ce of

Patios - Driveways - Sidewalks

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3680493-01

OfďŹ ce in Palmer Ranch 8586 Potter Park Drive, Sarasota, FL 34238

Walkways•Landings•Driveways: New & Repairs Pavers Installed & Sealing • Bobcat Services Available Stucco: New & Repairs • Blocks: New & Repairs

941-716-0872 SMC-44

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552-5766

922-3157 JR Concrete & Masonry Contractor

Custom Surfaces Inc. 3675768-01

• POLY-PEBBLE / EPOXY • TEXTURED CONCRETE • RESEAL & REPAIRS • INTERLOCKING BRICK PAVERS Free Serving Sarasota 355-1148 Estimates Since 1979 SARASOTA • BRADENTON • VENICE

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DECORATIVE SURFACES FOR: PATIOS, POOL DECKS, DRIVEWAYS, ENTRYWAYS

Licensed • Insured Lic. #25393

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PATIO REPAIRS, INC PATIO REPAIRS

LACIVITA CONCRETE

State Lic. CR CO25291

377-2272

Lic. #ER0013984

CONCRETE

Sharon M. Guy, P.A.

Michael Koch Concrete, Inc. Driveways • Sidewalks

Servicing the Sarasota area since 1999

Also Laying Stone

Reasonable Prices

0MGIRWIH -RWYVIH

918-8587

Free Estimates

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“No Job Too Small�

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Franklin Kenny • Electrical Contractor

DON’T THROW YOUR COMPUTER OUT THE WINDOW – CALL LORITECH!

941-929-9095

WILLS, TRUSTS, PROBATE, ELDER LAW

AUTO SERVICE

of Sarasota

FURNITURE REPAIR

NEW LOCATION: 6968 Beneva Rd.

ATTORNEY

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LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRIC

New & Refurbished Computers Servicing PC & MAC on Site or In Shop Virus Removal We Make Windows 8 User-Friendly!

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Yoderaluminum.com

780-3788 • 822-0436 ELECTRIC

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“Specializing in 6� Seamless Gutters�

Licensed/Insured • Free Estimates

Move Ins/Move Outs

ALUMINUM

Sharon M. Guy

• Repair • Remodel • New Construction

Call Liz for the Best Price

Hours: Monday-Friday 9am - 3pm • Weekends by appointment

941• 925 • 2447

CHALMERS DRYWALL

Ph. 376-4228

Allow me to do my very best for you!

Gulf Gate Village 6568 Superior Ave., Sarasota, FL 34231

DRYWALL

ADDY’S CLEANING SERVICE

177371 38056

Frank Beck Upholstery

177379

Dryers and washing machines were involved in one out of every 22 home structure ďŹ res LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED reported to U.S. ďŹ re departments in 2006-2010.

ALTERATIONS/UPHOLSTERY

ESTABLISHED 1975!

New Deluxe Rollers Will Make Your Doors Roll Better Than Ever Call Mark 928-2263 proslidingglassdoorrepair.com

YOUR SAFETY IS PRICELESS! 941. 979. 2707

• Home & Business improvements, remodeling & renovation • Handyman services for home or ofďŹ ce References available

Lic & Ins.

Property Maintenance & Repairs

Serving SW Florida’s

Private Homes, Local Businesses & Healthcare Facilities

Dahian & Joe Naples IslandPMR@gmail.com IslandPMR.com

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Serving Sarasota, Manatee & Charlotte Counties since 1946

“FIX IT - DON’T REPLACE�

941-487-0073 239-478-0048

STEVE PANEBIANCO

HOME REPAIR SERVICE • NO JOB TOO SMALL • SCREEN REPAIRS • PAINTING/DRY WALL • TILE REPAIRS • & MUCH MORE!

24/7 SERVICE

966-5094 Cell #809-7311

FREE

ESTIMATES!

) Carpentry ) Indoors ) Remodeling ) Ceramic Tile ) Water & Fire Damage ) Kitchen/Baths Licensed Lic. #38333 References

“OUR ESTIMATES & ADVICE ARE FREE�

957-4762 (cell #) 504-3168

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a $139 value,

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FREE

Sliding Glass Door Repair

DON’T LET YOUR

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must present coupon at time of service

DOORS

178185

must present coupon at time of service

with repair - a $79 value,

Licensed • Free Estimates

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$49.95 5VOF VQ

Cell (941)

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FREE 4FSWJDF $BMM

724-1395

We Use Organic Products

FPL Rebate: Up to $660 Recycling Credit: Up to $250 Additional Discounts Up to $1,230

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Mercy’s Cleaning Service

We service all manufacturers

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Sarasota Gate & Access

Free Estimates Lawn & Landscape Maintenance

373-9299

724-2945

Lic. & Ins.

179172

3687676-01

CURT’s Lawn Service

Lawn & Tree Service

174097

Jeff & Lisa

FOR FREE ESTIMATES & SERVICE CALL

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941-780-1445 | 941-921-3025 Leave name & phone number

MOVERS

FAST SAME-DAY SERVICE

ROOFING

ROOF LEAK PATROL Inc 35 yrs. Exp.

21pt.Inspection • Gutter Cleaning

941-474-Roof (7663)

www.roofleakpatrol.com

100OFF

177385

$

Complete Roof

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make your moving day a pleasure.

OZ - 941-313-4538

PAINTING

Maintenance - Repair -Installation

LEAKY ROOF?

Get More For Less

GULF GATE ROOFING INC.

Robert Baker 941-204-7444

Faulkner’s

Painting & Pressure Cleaning

Driveways Deck Staining Roof Cleaning

Team Up With Classifieds

Specializing in Re-Roofing & Repairs All Work Guaranteed

Free Estimate 941-922-3996

941-228-9850

Joe Murray, Owner

PERSONAL SERVICES

941-955-4888 KITCHEN/BATH REMODELING

SCREENING

Providing personal and administrative support to individuals and small businesses.

GLENN KROECKER

Judith A. Merkt

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SIESTA SCREENING

E-mail: jamerkt@comcast.net

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of SARASOTA

3 Document Creation 3 Special Projects

Gift Certificates Available

954-1878 (cell) 780-3346

941-345-5264

Office: 941.379.6302 Cell: 941.928.4325 www.yourveryownassistant.com

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3 De-cluttering 3 Organization

Rescreening • Pool Enclosures Pressure Cleaning & Pool Cage Painting Serving All of Lakewood Ranch

PET SERVICES

Pet Care

by

Melanie

FREE ESTIMATES

• Pet Sitting

HALL AMERICAN SCREENING LLC Specializing in Lanai Screening and Panel Replacements David Hall

(941) 966-2960

179170

• Excellent references 179037

147063 177970

• Over 24 years experience

941-726-2662

www.kitchencraftllc.com

23900 Installed

$

Reg. Price $ 27900 Installed

ANY SERVICE W/THIS COUPON

379-9070

24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE

179173

178805

Disposal Special

$20.00 OFF

NATIVE CUT TREE SERVICE

• Best Price on Palm Trimming Call Bob • Storm Preparation, Hauling & Mulching • Landscape Design & Installation 780-2267 • Monthly Shrub Pruning Licensed Landscape ANY OUTDOOR PROJECT & Insured

All Tree Work

Residential & Commercial

Renovations

General Plumbing Services Inc.

• Drain & Sewer Cleaning • Backflows Installation • Re-piping Houses & Slab Leaks Complete Plumbing Services & Repairs • Natural Gas Installations - Appliance Hook ups Residential, New Construction and Commercial • Power Flush & Comfort Height Toilets • All Water Heaters - Tankless - Gas - Solar No Overtime, No Trip Charge Major Plumbing Fixtures Repaired or Replaced No Job Too BIG or Too SMALL. We DO IT ALL! •• All Garbage Disposals Family Owned & Operated • Third Generation Master Plumber • New Water & Sewer Services • Dishwashers Installed All Major Credit Cards Accepted • Wells & Pump Repairs

www.GeneralPlumbingSarasota.com

941-923-8140

Licensed & Insured State Lic CFC056748

178826

178905

By Kitchen Craft LLC

David Hall is the one to call!!!

Licensed and Insured

TREES

• Repairs • Remodels • Installs • • Drains & Sewers • Cleaning • Repiping •

Fast Quality Service at Reasonable Rates Ins./Lic. #RF0048866

941-993-9976

HallAmericanScreening@Gmail.com HallAmericanScreening.com

PLUMBING

IKEA KITCHEN MEASURE & DESIGN IKEA KITCHEN ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION

941-237-7049

Rob Smith

• Dog Walking

IKEA KITCHEN INSTALLER/DESIGNER

• Pool Cage Restoration • Rescreening Specialists • Specialty Screens • Screw Replacement • Paint • Doors and more!

Satisfaction Guarantee Manufacture and Workmanship Warranties

177278

Take Control of Your Life…

Hire

THE GRAB BAR GUY

Fully Insured

State Licensed Contractor #CCC057066

Licensed & Insured

10 Years Experience

941-232-1192

179176

Make Your Phone Ring

38 Years Experience

Licensed & Insured

tropicalpainting15.com

179168

178825

Professional | Honest | Affordable | Reliable

941-888-2988 FREE ESTIMATES rainscapefl.com

Licensed & Insured

Tropical Painting CALL TODAY & SAVE 10%

178449

20 any irrigation $ OFF repair over 100 $

CCC1330177

179175

A FULL SERVICE IRRIGATION COMPANY

rain sensors

941-504-8739

Trey Martell

Licensed and insured #IM2186

179174

For $85 per hour you get: A truck, 2 men with equipment, experience and a great attitude to

177386

IRRIGATION

When you mention the Observer FREE ESTIMATES

178824

Oz the Wizard of Moving

178804

Watching your home when you’re away

A Private Company Serving the Palmer Ranch Area Since 2007

15% OFF

Ins./Lic#RCA065387

Shingle • Tile • Flat • Metal • All Types

Installation • Maintenance

941-349-4455

Repairs/Re-Roof

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324 Osprey Point Drive $2,200,000 | Web ID A3990549 Joel Schemmel 941.587.4894

602 South Casey Key Road $5,400,000 | Web ID A4128838 Charlotte Hedge & Tom Hedge Jr. 941.350.0100

420 Golden Gate Point PH 800 $4,695,000 | Web ID A4105806 Cheryl Loeffler 941.302.9674

457 Anchorage Drive $3,600,000 | Web ID N5901632 Terry Herschberger & Melissa Caldwell 941.468.8439

7115 Teal Creek Glen $2,750,000 | Web ID A4116210 Jim Soda & Stacy Haas-Goodwin 941.961.5857

1050 Gulf Winds Way $1,549,000 | Web ID A4116223 Valerie Dall’Acqua 941.445.7295

16502 Clearlake Avenue $1,500,000 | Web ID A4117466 Jeannie McDermott 941.400.3551

280 Golden Gate Point #4/5 $8,495,000 | Web ID A4123553 Cheryl Loeffler & Joel Schemmel 941.302.9674

1713 Hawthorne Street $1,250,000 | Web ID A4123008 Frank Lambert 941.920.1500

4369 Boca Pointe Drive $1,200,000 | Web ID A4116104 Joel Schemmel 941.587.4894

2626 Rio Grande Drive $1,100,000 | Web ID N5904186 Sandra Simic & Victoria Horstmann 941.504.0944

1830 Hawkins Court $929,000 | Web ID A4122952 Maureen & Matt Morris 941.320.3960

6785 Manasota Key Road $899,000 | Web ID N5903147 Bonnie Price & Chris Price 941.350.3362

7310 Chatsworth Court $868,000 | Web ID A4128891 Toi Estes & Craig Cerreta 941.896.2317

510 East Macewen Drive $799,000 | Web ID A4109348 Joel Schemmel 941.587.4894

1135 Kings Way Drive $749,000 Charlotte Hedge & Tom Hedge Sr. 941.350.0100

1343 4th Street #101 $699,000 | Web ID A4103095 Frank Lambert 941.920.1500

409 Waterside Lane $695,000 | Web ID N5903101 Terry Herschberger 941.468.8439

213 Palmetto Road East $695,000 | Web ID N5904147 Terry Herschberger 941.468.8439

6149 9th Avenue Circle NE $675,000 | Web ID A4116281 Jim Soda & Stacy Haas-Goodwin 941.961.5857

5012 Bay State Road $629,900 | Web ID A4116039 Devon Davis 941.720.2053

1184 Mallard Marsh Drive $629,000 | Web ID A4116179 Aidan Murphy 941.822.9097

13931 Siena Loop $589,000 | Web ID A4117066 Jim Soda & Stacy Haas-Goodwin 941.961.5857

4972 Bella Terra Drive $537,900 | Web ID N5904909 Maryanne Kurtz & Dan Olson 941.441.6624

14414 Sundial Place $507,000 | Web ID A4123057 Jim Soda & Stacy Haas-Goodwin 941.961.5857

6510 Flycatcher Lane $419,000 | Web ID A4117139 Jim Soda & Stacy Haas-Goodwin 941.961.5857

1435 Bayshore Drive $400,000 | Web ID N5904856 Stephen Lingley 941.809.7580

500 Park Boulevard South #46 $399,900 | Web ID N5904885 Cindy Marovich 941.408.6041

7442 Edenmore Street $399,000 | Web ID A4129489 Jim Soda & Stacy Haas-Goodwin 941.961.5857

7423 Wexford Court $385,000 | Web ID A4116648 Sandi Ansilio 941.586.8679

1295 Highland Greens Drive $359,900 | Web ID N5903064 Debbie Sugden 941.223.9363

5010 18th Avenue West $325,000 | Web ID A4123270 Martha Marlar & Victoria Horstmann 941.812.0455

RENTALS

PREMIER SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY is a leading provider of comprehensive property management services encompassing rentals of single-family homes and luxury condominium residences. Our team’s marketing prowess in South Florida real estate remains unsurpassed. We believe in taking an individualized approach for private clients because your success defines ours.

For more information, please call Alex at 941.364.4032

Over 16,500 associates | Approximately 760 offices worldwide | More than 60 countries and territories globally | 26 Premier Sotheby’s International Realty locations

CLEARWATER | 727.585.9600

ST. PETERSBURG | 727.898.6800

LONGBOAT KEY | 941.383.1526

PLAZA AT FIVE POINTS | 941.364.4000

SOUTH TAMPA | 813.217.5288

ST. ARMAND’S | 941.383.2500

LAKEWOOD RANCH | 941.907.9541

VENICE | 941.412.3323

Sotheby’s International Realty® and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered service marks used with permission. Each office is independently owned and operated. Equal Housing Opportunity. Property information herein is derived from various sources including, but not limited to, county records and multiple listing services, and may include approximations. All information is deemed accurate. *Cetinale, Tuscany by Josephine Trotter used with permission.

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