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BY JACK GURNEY The county commission other questions that would: minute debate. PELICAN PRESS reluctantly agreed to sched- 1) require a financial analy- Earlier, when it was sug- ule a special election in sis for future citizens’ initia- gested the citizens’ group A proposed Sarasota Cou- either March or April on an tives; 2) change the time- might challenge efforts to nty Charter change that initiative by Citizens for table for filing such initia- delay an election, Staub would further limit the Sensible Growth that ob- tives; and 3) raise the cap said, “Let ’em sue.” r ' ability of local politicians to tained more than 12,500 on using surtax revenue to If approved, the group’s alter long-range growth petition signatures and trig- retire bonds. proposed charter change Staub Patterson plans without voter app- gered a countywide vote “If anybody has any- would prohibit the com- roval will go to referendum within 60 days. thing else to put on a ballot, mission from adjusting an “Let ’em sue.” this spring, but not without But commissioners th- bring it on,” Commission urban service boundary in — Shannon Staub, some efforts to cloud the reatened to load up the sp- Chair Shannon Staub said Low key on issue. ecial election ballot with at the conclusion of a 30- Please see BALLOT, 6A Commission Chair

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“We are really in a hold- ing pattern right now. If the electorate votes for it, most people are educat- 1 IT’S ALL IN A ed enough to know that means services will be impacted.” — Marty Black, City Manager DAY’S WORK EDITOR’S NOTE: For an overview of the proposed constitutional amendment, see page 3. -. _____ = __ BY GREG GILES J -. u a t NEWS EDITOR ' • I . . 1 Like other Florida cities, dl. the city of Venice has run the _ ¦ numbers in anticipation of ¦ S _ the upcoming property tax reform measure and its probable fiscal impact. If the proposed constitu- tional amendment passes, the city anticipates a mini- 1 ? mum of $450,000 less in rev- enue. That’s equal to reduc- e ' ing city staff by as many as 20 to 25 positions. And it could rise to as much as $1 million if unin- tendedwconsequences materialize. 4 The impact of granting portability for the home- TI stead exemption under Amendment 1, in particular, is hard to measure, accord- Y ing to City Manager Marty Black. “We looked at the county’s (financial impact) model. There is no rational way to SUN PHOTOS BY SUSAN E. HOFFMAN, [email protected] estimate the impact of porta- bility,” he said. “Trying to TOP: Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Ed Pope assists North Port Fire Rescue at a motorcycle accident on Interstate 75. His territory ranges from Bradenton guess how people buy and down to Collier County. ABOVE: Early on Christmas Eve morning FHP Trooper Ed Pope gives the driver of a Volkswagen an early gift for the holidays — a sell here, whether they will warning for a burned-out taillight. A driver who later sped by him at 90 mph wasn’t so lucky. move … (is difficult). Worst case, it could double the BY SUSAN E. HOFFMAN in and out of traffic. He sped up for Shortly after 7 a.m. he started going 90 mph in the right-hand impact of the homestead.” STAFF WRITER a closer observation … but then he southbound on I-75 and almost at lane. Unlike some other coun- saw a family by the side of the road, once came upon a car with a “Sometimes they just fall in your ty officials, Black says he One Dodge Neon northbound unloading their minivan to get to burned-out taillight. After pulling lap,” Pope said as he switched on intends to follow closely the on Interstate 75 got a Christmas the spare tire. the car over and verifying the dri- the lights and sirens. “You don’t vote of Venice residents, and present last month from Florida When Pope made the decision ver’s paperwork was in order and even have to work hard. I’m going present a budget to city Highway Patrol Trooper Ed Pope, to pull over and give the family a he had no outstanding warrants, to have to give him a little parting council based on local voter worth maybe hundreds of dollars. hand, the Neon — unaware the Pope gave him a break — a warn- gift.” wishes. And the driver didn’t even know it. FHP trooper was watching him in ing, with orders to get the light The Accord driver had no clue “I think that’s the wrong Pope was scouting the pre-holi- an unmarked car — got away. fixed. he’d just been issued a ticket by approach” to say we will day traffic looking for aggressive Pope was nearing the end of his But the driver of a Honda Accord FHP’s Trooper of the Year, a three- drivers, and spotted the little Neon shift as a Florida trooper, and the wasn’t so lucky. After all, he’d Please see TAX, 6A following too closely and weaving day was as varied as it was long. passed Pope’s unmarked vehicle Please see WORK, 7A Sun papers to reduce workforce LEADERS FIND BALLOT LACKING STAFF REPORT Tuesday. The anticipated layoffs will affect about 10 A likely increase in the school tax will negate Sun Coast Media Group percent of SCMG’s total property savings, says a Sarasota County will be reducing its work- workforce of about 500. force by about 50 positions Workforce reductions School Board member. this month in response to will affect all of the SCMG’s A recessionary conditions in operating divisions — the BY GREG GILES leaders who showed up Tues- the Southwest Florida real Charlotte Sun, Englewood NEWS EDITOR day night at the Nokomis estate and retail markets. Sun, North Port Sun, De- Community Center to help SUN PHOTO BY GREG GILES Employees were inform- Soto Sun, Venice Gondolier Is the public confused by inform citizens of the proper- ed of management’s deci- Amendment 1? The turnout was light Tuesday evening at a county-sponsored sion in a series of meetings Please see SUN, 6A That’s the least of it, say Please see LACKING, 5A panel discussion on Amendment 1.

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BY JOHN HAUGHEY gible property. over the next five years if the influenced by perspective, the amount of taxable value benefits up to $500,000 STAFF WRITER Proponents say the proposal passes. its small-picture applica- a home can increase each within two years, to a new state’s 4.45 million home- Sarasota County govern- tion can be defined and year at 3 percent, so home- property, would loosen this All politics, they say, is steaded homeowners will ment, OEDR economists analyzed through the eye of owners often pay taxes for a prohibition. local, and nothing is more benefit immediately from project, would see $11.4 the homesteaded voter. property assessed at signifi- It works like this: If a local — or more personal — the doubled homestead ex- million less in tax revenue • Doubling the exemption: cantly less than market value, homeowner owns a $250,000 than property taxes. emption, and by retaining in fiscal year 2009, and $83 If approved, the $25,000 ex- especially as the years go by. home assessed at $150,000, So, it’s not surprising that Save Our Homes benefits million between now and emption will be doubled to the accumulated SOH bene- Florida’s Jan. 29 presidential should they move. 2012. $50,000 for properties with Locked in fit is $100,000. primaries have been ob- In addition to homeown- They estimate the Sara- assessed value of $75,000 or In the 12 years since SOH If that homeowner mov- scured by raging debate ers’ groups, the measure is sota County School District more. was created, its influence on es to $300,000 house, rather about a referendum on the supported by a wide range would collect $4.5 million This would result in an the assessed value of proper- than be assessed at its same ballot that would of business interests, in- less in tax revenue in fiscal immediate saving for home- ty has exceeded expectations. $300,000 sales price, the overhaul the state’s proper- cluding Realtors, who be- year 2009, and $45.6 million steaded properties beginning In 2007, it reduced home- transferred $100,000 SOH ty tax system. lieve adoption could help less over a five-year span. this year. steaded assessed value state- benefit would lower that The 500-word proposal, jumpstart a stalled real Last week, Sarasota Coun- Statewide, the doubled ex- wide by $432 billion — about taxable value to $200,000. widely labeled as confusing, estate market. ty’s budget director said the emption would save quali- 37 percent of the just value of • 10-percent cap on non- would cut an estimated $9.3 state’s forecasts underesti- fied landowners, on average, homestead property in the homesteaded land: This is billion in property taxes Opposition mate revenue declines for about $200 a year. state. intended to prevent dra- statewide in the next five The proposal is opposed counties, cities, schools and In Sarasota County, it However, under the ex- matic leaps in property val- years. by local governments, school special taxing districts. would cut about $240 a year, isting system, homeowners ues for businesses, rental If approved by 60 percent districts, education lobbyists, Sarasota County Chief on average, from home- lose their SOH benefit when homes and investment prop- of the voters, it would be the police and fire service repre- Financial Officer Jeff Sew- steaded property taxes. they move. Their new home erties that now have no ceil- second tax cut in two years sentatives, among others. ard said Sarasota County’s The saving would be sig- is taxed at its market value, ing on annual appreciation. for Florida landowners — Governments claim the government would see $14 nificantly more if school and the clock starts ticking School districts, exclud- state legislators forced local measure would significant- million less in tax revenues districts weren’t exempt. from that point on building ed from the homestead ex- governments to cut budgets ly reduce revenues and — not $11.4 million less, Only the original $25,000 up the cushion. emption increase to $50,000, 7 percent in 2007. force cutbacks in services. according to the OEDR — in exemption will apply to Proponents of the Jan. 29 could be affected more by There are four components In December, the state’s fiscal year 2009. school district assessments, measure say this has “lock- this component of the tax- to the proposed amendment, Office of Economic & Demo- So, it’s no wonder voters which are a significant com- ed” some in their homes reform proposal than any which would: double the graphic Research released are confused when it comes ponent of aggregate millage because they would incur a other element. $25,000 homestead exemp- the results from its annual to weighing pros, cons, and rates levied on landowners. greater tax burden by mov- • $25,000 tangible per- tion; make Save Our Homes revenue estimating confer- tradeoffs of such a proposal. In Sarasota County, for ing, even to a smaller home sonal property exemption. benefits “portable”; cap ence that forecast local gov- instance, school millage in some area where proper- Businesses would get tax property tax hikes at 10 per- ernments in Charlotte, Sara- Elements rates are higher than those ty values have appreciated cuts for items such as office cent a year for nonhome- sota, DeSoto, and Hardee And while the big-pic- of the county government. dramatically. equipment. School districts stead land; and allow a counties would collect $290 ture ramifications of tax re- • Save Our Homes porta- Allowing homeowners to are exempt. $25,000 exemption for tan- million less in tax revenue form will continue to be bility: Save Our Homes caps transfer accumulated SOH [email protected]

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LACKING from Page 1A ty tax reform measure on the said. Fenced in at Venice Elementary School statewide Jan. 29 ballot. Helen Sosso, president of If you don’t count the five Sarasota Association of presenters and county staff in Realtors, said she found that BY AUDREY BLACKWELL attendance, less than a dozen reality disappointing. STAFF WRITER citizens attended the discus- “I feel for the schools. Now, sion. Civic and county lead- instead of a slight tax break, A new fence surrounding ers’ views varied widely. we have no tax break,” Sosso Venice Elementary School There was no doubt where said. She supports the ballot is designed to help protect the school board stood on the measure, if for no other rea- the community’s youngest issue. Sarasota County Sc- son than to spark housing students, and it should help hool Board member Caroline sales. save costly repairs from Zucker said a “yes” vote on “The worst thing that can vandalism, said Theresa Amendment 1 would trigger happen is to do nothing and Baus, principal. an increase in the county’s sit there another year with While some parents have local contribution rate be- no solution,” she said. a little farther to walk their cause the education funding Real estate attorney Jerilyn children into school grounds formula is based partly on Hattendorf was undecided, when they approach from the property values. but did say the “cons” out- northeast, so far none has “You will think we are rais- weighed the “pros” so far. complained to the school ing your taxes. We aren’t,” “I don’t know if that will about the additional fenc- Zucker said. “The state is benefit my clients,” said ing, she said. requiring it.” Hattendorf. Before fencing was Zucker estimated the cou- County Commissioner stretched across the length nty education tax would in- Nora Patterson rounded out of the property along Miami SUN PHOTO BY JEFF TAVARES; [email protected] crease next year by an esti- the panel. She blasted the Avenue, parents were able mated $124 for the average Legislature for crafting the to walk their children onto New fencing was added to the campus of Venice Elementary School over the Christmas holidays property owner if Amend- ballot, and the governor for school property east of the blocking walk-in traffic on Miami Avenue. ment 1 passes, negating much promoting it. entrance from Miami Ave- of the promised savings which “I want to emphasize the nue. Now they must cross problem at the school, and She said the school has cow manure on the build- the state has estimated, some disingenuousness of this traffic in and out of the Baus is hopeful the added had great support from the ing,” Baus said. say generously, at $240 per plan,” Patterson said. “This entrance if they have park- fencing will cut down on Venice Police Department, When caught, violators property owner. is going to cost (the county) ed in an area northeast of damages. which patrols the campus have been charged with If fact, Zucker said, taxes a fortune.” the driveway. “We have 12 security regularly. But somehow, trespassing, and some have could actually increase by $36 She claims the measure Baus said the fencing cameras on the campus, bike riders and skateboard- been stopped by the police. per property owner, accord- will also put a lot of rural com- was part of the original but one of the two $20,000 ers still manage to get on But Baus is happy with the ing to school district esti- munities out of business, not- design for the school, and sunshade structures was campus where they are not added fencing. mates, due to other anticipat- ing the hold harmless on rural the $20,000 cost has been in cut and sliced up within allowed, she said. “I feel it is important to ed millage increases. counties only lasts one year. the school district’s capital three days of installation Other damage from van- protect the school that cost “You are going to be very “Once this is passed, it will budget. over the summer and is out dals includes damage to $18 million,” she said. upset when you don’t see a be forever.” for repair,” Baus said. She doors, walls, benches and tax reduction … and actual- ggiles@ Damage attributes the damage to water fountains. ablackwell@ ly see a tax increase,” Zucker venicegondolier.com Vandalism has been a vandals. “Once, someone spread venicegondolier.com

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SUN from Page 1A TAX from Page 1A particularly the billboards lieve you can lose 50 pounds lowering taxes, council has enue or implement fees to featuring Gov. Charlie Crist in 20 days … .” an obligation to weigh that.” make up the difference. Sun and DayStar Commun- increase local taxes if Amend- claiming residents of the Average homeowner sav- He noted local cities and ications, a Port Charlotte tele- ment 1 passes, Black said. state will receive a tax cut. Get informed ings if Amendment 1 pass- counties have the option to communications provider. “It does not guarantee a Black prefers the state es, according to the state, raise taxes back up to make Current business condi- No guarantee tax reduction,” Black said. reconsider its overall tax will be around $240. up for the loss of state funds, tions are the most difficult Black said he had not “If they think that, they are system currently in place if they choose. And it’s entire- the company has endured received any direction from making a mistake. before moving forward with Reconsidering ly probable some will. in its 30-year history, said council to take a stand on “If you think voting for a referendum that he says services Ultimately, it’s up to the Derek Dunn-Rankin, SCMG the tax reform measure, one this is going to fix tax prob- will exacerbate current tax Last year, anticipating a county, and local governing president, in a statement. way or the other. lems in the state of Florida, inequities. state funding cut, the city authorities to determine how On the positive side, the “We haven’t gone out to you are wrong. His neighbor, for exam- reduced 27 positions, in- much, if any, tax relief home- circulation of SCMG news- spend money to fight “That’s why this is a diffi- ple, pays two times the cluding six active employ- owners will receive, he said. papers continues to grow (Amendment 1). We rely on cult piece. Amendment 1 amount he pays for the same ees. The rest were unfilled “Those decisions haven’t during a time when many an educated electorate find has been portrayed as a sav- services partly because the positions that were elimi- been made,” he said. “It’s pre- daily newspapers are losing out what impacts are before ior of the real estate market. retired neighbor didn’t real- nated or opened up through mature to judge that.” readers, Dunn-Rankin said. they make a decision,” he It doesn’t (do that). The port- ize for years she was eligible normal attrition. Potential reductions could And DayStar, a relatively said. “I’m confident people ability aspect actually con- for a homestead exemption. A hiring freeze imposed affect parks, police and the new addition to the SCMG will vote for what they be- tinues the inequity. (All “I’ll say this: Voters should during the 2006 fiscal year fire department. companies, is enjoying sub- lieve is right for their own things being equal) why get informed on the issue,” budget remains in place. Black said city council stantial growth. reasons. It’s not really our should someone pay a third he said. “If you want to ben- “We are really in a hold- will hold a workshop on tax However, these encour- place to tell them how to vote. of the property taxes of their efit people who don’t live ing pattern right now,” reform in February if the aging trends are outweighed “We’re not taking a hard neighbor? The system should here, then vote for it. If you Black said. “If the electorate Jan. 29 measure passes, at — at least for the present — stance on the vote. (One be set up to be fair and pay an are happy with the current votes for it, most people are which it will consider mak- by a serious downturn in way or the other) there will equitable amount. level of services — and don’t educated enough to know ing mid-year adjustments to retail advertising, Dunn- be a message for our coun- “I’m not trying to con- wish to see services dimin- that means services will be the current budget, before Rankin said. cil to consider.” vince voters how to vote, ished — you should proba- impacted.” considering additional cut- SCMG had gradually re- He did take issue with (but don’t) believe the bill- bly should not vote for it. The choice, said Black, is backs for the next fiscal year. duced staff through attrition some of the promotions in boards on the side of the “If the community wants whether you raise local taxes, ggiles@ for about 18 months, Dunn- support of the measure, interstate. You wouldn’t be- a lower level of services by accept the decrease in rev- venicegondolier.com Rankin stated. However, the real estate and retail sectors of Southwest Florida have done expeditiously.” who object to such power- election that pre-dates the underperformed for longer BALLOT from Page 1A limiting measures initially August primary. I’m not Recycle this than expected. the comprehensive plan ‘Bothersome’ attempted to delay a vote sure the 12,500 petition “The attempt was to newspaper. that limits new growth east Citizens for Sensible on the latest charter pro- signers want an election identify positions that would of Interstate 75 without Growth began to chip away posal by referring it to a three months early.” least affect value to readers seeking voter approval at a at the county commission’s Charter Review Board, then Commissioner Paul Mer- and advertisers,” Dunn- countywide referendum. sweeping authority last aut- shifted gears and began to cier said he found it “bother- Rankin said. “It appears there’s some umn when it persuaded vot- express reservations about some” that some citizens’ Fast?teks® The company is antici- On-Site Computer Services county commission hostili- ers to require super-majority the expense of a special petitions are either “sold” or pating the return of better ty toward the initiative,” votes — at least four of the election. “slanted” and “not what peo- business conditions in late #/-054%2 said Bill Earl, the organiza- five commissioners — on “We’re operating in eco- ple want.” He suggested that 2008 or 2009. tion’s chair. “They are trying comprehensive plan changes nomic times we haven’t special elections with low 2%0!)2 “As a resident of Florida to make this more difficult. 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WORK from Page 1A telling them to slow down.” up the accident. Pope then gets the rest,” said Pope. While law enforcement BALLOT from Page 1A Pope soon moved the red- headed to Fawcett Medical Florida’s troopers remain officers in a defined area — a time Trooper of the Month, light detail to U.S. 41 and Mur- Center in Port Charlotte to among the lowest-paid law city or county — may have groups and not a majority. and the one chosen Trooper dock Circle, where several vio- deliver the things to the pas- enforcement officers in the backup pretty close, a troop- But Commissioner Joe of the Year for the Tampa lators were soon ticketed. senger. state. er’s closest backup may be 30 Barbetta said, “The law is Bay Devil Rays’ Guns ’n’ Pope said, “Right now I’m minutes away or more. And clear and we don’t have a lot Hoses night. A real trooper No raises making around $34,000 — their lives are at risk: imagine of choices.” Pope once buried a 17- FHP’s jurisdiction is just what I made when I being on I-75 with four crim- He said efforts to purpose- From citations year-old he knew. He under- statewide. joined FHP four years ago.” inals in a car and no one to ly delay a vote on the initiative to breakfast stands teens believe they’re “City police departments According to swz.salary help you out. by referring it to the Charter Soon, Pope headed back invincible, that nothing bad only have jurisdiction with- .com, base salaries for high- Pope — who used to be Review Board with a lot of northbound and met some can happen to them. It in- in the boundaries of the way patrol nationwide range with the Charlotte County unnecessary questions would fellow troopers to conduct a spired him to write a poem, city; county sheriff’s offices from a low of $33,869 to Sheriff’s Office — said the amount to a “stalling tactic.” red-light running detail in “I’m Only 18,” and whenever have authority in the coun- $51,173. While most sheriff’s variety and excitement of his And when Staub argued Port Charlotte. They started he stops minors for a moving ty,” Pope said. “But we have offices and city police depart- job make it worth accepting the commission’s future out at Kings Highway and violation, he hands them a power statewide. If I go to ments have built-in raises the lower pay. agendas were full until April Veterans Boulevard, with copy. He also calls their par- Orlando and see a violation, through their contract nego- Close to 4 p.m., it was and there wasn’t enough time Pope watching the light and ents to let them know. I can write a ticket. I often tiations, there are no auto- time for Pope to call it a day. to schedule a required public calling out the offending veh- Pope received a call from get called for details in other matic raises for the roughly He spent half-an-hour help- hearing on the initiative until icles to his two chase cars — a rookie trooper asking for areas like Miami. 2,000 troopers in Florida. ing the family with the flat, then, Commissioner Jon “two in the hole.” It wasn’t advice on how to handle a “Do you know most of the And they are stretched by which time the lucky Thaxton countered, “Voters long before both were tied up situation. At the end of the fines for tickets go right to the pretty thin. Troop F, where Neon was long gone. The would probably feel some with “customers.” conversation, he said, “You county where they’re written? Pope works, includes about next day — Christmas — agenda shuffling is OK.” Then Pope spotted a man got her in tears. I look at A red-light violation is 190 troopers who cover Char- he’d start all over at 6 a.m. trying to walk across Kings those as tears of joy: they’re $183.50 in Charlotte. Of that, lotte, DeSoto, Lee, Collier and shoffman@ Highway. His clothing was saying, ‘Thanks for saving FHP gets only $1. The county Sarasota counties. sun-herald.com Recycle this newspaper. tattered and dirty and he my life.’ You’re a real trooper seemed disoriented. now, brother.” “He could be homeless; As his fellow troopers left he might be unstable and I for other duties, Pope heard might have to ‘Baker Act’ of a motorcycle collision on him,” Pope said as he drove I-75 near the Toledo Blade across to where the man exit. Once again switching stood in the middle of the dri- on the lights and sirens, he veway into the Burger King. high-tailed it to the scene Florida’s Baker Act allows where North Port Fire Rescue for the involuntary commit- and North Port police were ment of a person to allow already assisting. time for a mental health A motorcyclist lost con- evaluation. trol of the bike when his Pope and his colleagues steering failed, and he slid talked to the man a few the bike to the shoulder. The minutes, long enough to driver suffered head trauma conclude he was not violent and was awaiting Bayflite to and probably just needed Lee Memorial Hospital, while some food. So he went into the passenger’s injuries the restaurant, bought a seemed less serious. Neither breakfast and a coffee out of was wearing a helmet. his own pocket, and gave it “People say it’s their ‘right’ to the fellow, along with a to ride a motorcycle without coupon for lunch later on. a helmet,” Pope said. “I’m The man sat quietly on the tired of hearing that. It’s not a curb and gratefully accept- right — it’s a privilege to ride a ed the meal. motorcycle or drive a car.” “That’s what it’s all about,” “I can’t save everyone but Pope said. “We’re here to I’m gonna try,” he said. “I’m help people, whether we’re big on education.” feeding a homeless guy or He and FHP Auxiliary saving someone’s life by Capt. John Prescott cleaned 331189

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ew events sharpen our focus on an “Most Wanted List” last year, was based on tion recently launched a $35 million pro- tion wrecks caused by a variety of other unmet need more than an unnec- a study that found 40 percent of rear-end gram to devise and study prototypes for reasons. Just last week, I-75 northbound F essary death. collisions involved commercial trucks. warning systems it says could cut in half was a virtual parking lot for several hours In the case of last week’s 70-car That figure is even more striking con- the number of crashes related to rear-end after a wreck. Another crash occurred on pile-up on Interstate 4 in Polk County, the sidering commercial vehicles make up and lane-change accidents. an I-75 overpass a direct result of a car need for early-warning systems in vehi- only 3 percent of all vehicles on America’s Like airbags before it, such technology hitting another car that had slowed down cles, especially commercial tractor-trail- roadways. (It should be noted trucks ought to become standard equipment in in reaction to the interstate wreck. ers, has been known for decades and the make up a much higher percentage of all passenger and commercial vehicles. Permanent warning signs in places technology available for nearly as long. vehicles and total travel miles on inter- That it is not already, even as most new where fog, smoke and high winds are It’s tragically unfortunate, but the five state highways.) cars come equipped with satellite radios common are another part of the safety deaths on that grisly stretch of fog- and High-end passenger cars already come and MP3 players, reminds us of our mis- solution, but it’s neither practical nor smoke-shrouded interstate may finally per- equipped with such features, including placed priorities. The same misplaced affordable to outfit thousands of miles of suade lawmakers at the state and national cruise-control adjusters that slow vehi- priorities give us erectile dysfunction roads with programmable signs. Existing level to do what traffic safety officials have cles automatically when a slowing or drugs before we find cancer and Alz- strategies by law enforcement once a been recommending for a dozen years. stopped vehicle is detected and warning heimer’s cures. wreck has occurred serve to warn In 1995, the National Transportation systems that alert motorists to slowing The Polk pile-up was the second motorists of wreck or construction-relat- Safety Board issued recommendations that traffic. A 1991 study by the luxury-car smoke-and-fog-related situation in two ed slowdowns. “intelligent transportation systems” be manufacturer Daimler-Benz found that weeks. On Jan. 2, a brush fire closed I-95 After so many preventable deaths, in- required in commercial vehicles that would giving a driver one additional second of in St. Lucie County. vehicle warning systems seem like a no- warn drivers of slowed or stopped vehicles reaction time would eliminate 90 percent I-75 through Charlotte and Sarasota brainer. The sad truth is many more will in front of them. The recommendation, of all rear-end collisions. counties is no stranger to either brush die before such systems are as obvious a reissued in 2001 and added to the agency’s The U.S. Department of Transporta- fire- or fog-related accidents, not to men- part of traffic safety as seatbelts.

The YMCA: a treasure houses the Sertoma Club’s speech clinic for preschool kids who need speech ther- apy, and the local American Cancer Society base. The Y gives out about NO WAY. $500,000 in scholarships a ' HE WAS ON STEROIDS year to those who can not pay the full amount; as you CAN SPINACH AND OUR PARENTS can imagine, that need has BOB VEDDER increased dramatically. REALLY MA CE YOU ARE STILL IN DENIAL . COLUMNIST You should see the facili- IKE ty and explore it, if nothing LOOK L THAT else. This Saturday the Y is having Women’s Wellness Many people have still day from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 not ventured out to see the p.m., which would be a 55,000-square-foot Mike & great time to see what it has Georgia Miller campus of to offer — maybe even get a 1 the South County Family mini message, some re- YMCA on Center Road. freshments and the grand I think there is a stereo- tour. y type that a Y is a just a gym, ****** s a place where fatties like me J go to try to get in shape and By’s Crack: The pen nothing else. While that is might be mightier than true in part, this Y is so very the sword, but in battle, much more than that as it I’d rather have poor pen- offers something for all manship than poor ages. swordsmanship. ' ? It has hundreds of ma- e#?4 A( chines of all descriptions to work every muscle group ****** one can imagine. You will be Mike Bigner has been amazed by how much the grants administrator at equipment there is. Gulf Coast Community LETTERS FROM OUR READERS It has a heated Olympic- Foundation of Venice for size pool with many kinds probably 10 years and has of classes for people, from done a really good job for masters to people who want the nonprofits in the com- Driver lacked sense of decency to do rehabilitation. It has munities it serves. Mike is experts like you would see now semi-retiring, giving up Editor: dential campaign, in a “60 lice, firemen and EMS be- at a college, such as a physi- the position to have more On Friday, Jan. 11, at 6:15 p.m. our dog Sammy was Minutes” interview, Bill and come any less? I don’t think ologist, a registered dietitian time but still keeping busy struck and killed by a car on Center Road in Venice. The Hillary sat snuggled on the so. and a cardiac nurse, all to by going back to where he worse part about it was that the car did not even stop. sofa as Bill answered ques- When the cost of this tax work with any needs, started with the foundation We don’t blame the person for hitting him, but we can’t tions regarding his affair with cut is the life of you or one of whether it is stroke recovery, — on special projects. understand why they didn’t have the decency to pull over to Gennifer Flowers, while Hil- your loved ones, then and coming back from an injury He was hired originally to check on him. lary dutifully smiled. only then will people realize or a 12-week weight loss shepherd two studies: drug Sammy was a great dog. We only had him three weeks Six years later, after set- we will have made a fool’s program. problems, mostly with and in that short time he became a tremendous part of this tling his Paula Jones sexual agreement. The Y offers classes in a youth, and transportation family. There was something so special about Sammy that harassment case, Bill al- wide variety of things, for all ages. His work helped words cannot describe. He brought so much love into this lowed Hillary to appear on Alphonse DeFilippo including nutrition, stress establish some new organi- family, especially to our three young boys. “The Today Show” to Englewood relief and how to exercise no zations and has brought Whoever hit Sammy definitely knows they did it because denounce accusations that matter how old or out of some good results. It is good he weighed more than 50 pounds. As I said, we don’t blame her husband had sexual shape you are. It has a pro- to see he is still going to be the person for what happened; we just can’t understand relations with White House gram called YMCA Reads to involved. Your vote will why they could leave such a tragic accident. intern Monica Lewinsky, get mentors to help children ****** be counted Through this, however, we did come across some caring perpetuating Bill’s lie to read. That fits in with all of If you are undecided Editor: people. First, a lady on her bike gave us her jacket to cover America, “I did not have the youth programs for in- which presidential candi- It is vitally important for him so he wouldn’t go into to shock. Another lady and a sexual relations with that fants to teens. date best fits your feelings Democratic voters to get young guy and girl stopped as well. They were a tremen- woman.” We all know how It has racquetball courts, on issues, there is a way to out and vote in the presi- dous help in making calls to try and locate an emergency that turned out. even a small lunch spot for a find out. In fact, it will tell dential preference primary facility in the area. The question voters need healthful sandwich or wrap you who you match best. on Jan. 29. Finally, the Sarasota County Fire Department and EMTs to ask when contemplating after a workout. The steam Go to myfoxtampabay While all reports say that went above and beyond their call of duty. They wrapped Bill and Hillary’s 2008 presi- room, whirlpool and sauna .com. In the upper right cor- the Florida delegation will him up and gently placed him in my truck to be transport- dential ambitions is, is are certainly great relaxers. ner you will see a box called not be seated at the nation- ed to the emergency facility in Sarasota. Hillary gullible, dependent, There are more flat-screen You Decide 2008. Clicking al convention, this is very We’ll miss you, Sammy. incredibly naive or just TVs than anywhere in a sev- on that takes you to another unlikely. We will be seated along for the ride … again? eral county area as almost page. Find the box that says Tim and Sandi Raynor and our votes at the con- ever piece of cardio equip- Candidate Matchmaker and Venice Dennis Dodd vention will be critical to the ment has its own TV. click on that. It will take you Nokomis contenders. You can rest There are macho classes, to a 20-question survey. Who’s the assured that we will not be like Colin’s 5:30 a.m. Boot It will ask you how you candidate here? president of the United left out of the process. Camp that will flat get you feel on all the major issues States. The country will be in shape. I have the T-shirt and then list all of the candi- Editor: While Hillary takes a Penny wise, watching what happens in from that one. That just dates and show how well Initially, voters were back seat to Bill as he safety foolish Florida, and we could be the started again and goes you match with each one on aware Hillary Clinton was stumps for her in Iowa, she Editor: state that swings the mo- about six weeks. a percentage basis. simply persuading them to is amassing even more “ex- The idea of a cut in real mentum of the entire race There is more: massage, It is very interesting. ignore her lackluster record perience,” watching her estate tax sure sounds good. one way or another. So get personal trainers, Pilates, Things it doesn’t take into as senator of New York in husband campaign. As Hil- Does this mean we will see a out and vote, your vote will yoga, kick boxing, aerobic account are charisma, the exchange for reliance on her lary is shown wrapping cut in services? count and your candidate classes, tae kwan do, Gut likelihood of carrying on the “35 years’ experience” — 35 Christmas presents alone in What will happen to our will be appreciative for your Busters and, of course, the same old politics and years that can only be de- her Iowa Christmas ad, Bill first responders? You know, support. strenuous spin classes. You believability. fined as nothing less than appears for a full hour on they are the people who This is the most exciting can even learn ballroom ****** the obvious riding of hus- Charlie Rose’s show. rush into trouble, at the risk primary process in decades; dancing. Today’s Ism: Always keep band Bill’s coattails. This isn’t the first time of their lives, to protect our don’t be left on the sidelines. There is literally some- your words soft and sweet Now it is Bill who is riding Bill has hung Hillary out to lives, for which we reward thing for everyone, includ- Hillary’s coattails as he dry. In 1992, as he was them with an underpaid Bob Oines ing child care. The Y also Please see VEDDER, 9A strives for his third term as beginning his initial presi- salary. Has our need for po- North Port WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16, 2008 SUN NEWSPAPERS 9A

LET ’EM HAVE IT: WHAT CITY SERVICES SHOULD BE CUT IF THE HOMESTEAD AMENDMENT CAUSES A REVENUE SHORTFALL? CALL US AT 207-1111. Cowpen Slough plan U.S. 41: It’s open, but is it done? is a regional effort Roughed up. It certainly feels good to see three lanes the caption, “No breathing” open in Nokomis now … almost. And is it always going to have to do with burritos? be that rough, or are we going to put more blacktop down? Cigarette butts on the beach BY THERESA CONNOR ton Water Treatment Plant Still, we would like to see And the medallion sucks. Why did they make something are the least of the two evils. I GUEST COLUMNIST to the authority’s plant for the authority move more like that that causes your car to bounce all over the place have emphysema and con- distribution to customers in quickly at identifying the when you go by there? Another bad decision. gestive heart failure, but I love The recent editorial about North Port, Charlotte Coun- next regional source and get the beach. However, if a Sarasota County’s Cow Pen ty and DeSoto County. a project started. Authority Day off. I saw the cartoon construction of the bypass smoker lights up upwind Slough and the Dona Bay We did this without any staff has stated that the next saying that we only have 365 and Business 41 split. I don’t from me, I have to get up and Watershed Management threat of a water war, with- water source is needed on days until the next after- think they know what they move again and again as I Program contradicts the out negative publicity and line in 2014. It will have Christmas sale. He should want to do there. And of have trouble breathing county’s actions to promote without even a contract taken eight years to move the take a look at the calendar. I course, the when-will-it- when the cigarette smoke regionalism. with the authority. We un- current project from pre- think we have 366 next year ever-end construction of the blows my way and it always Sarasota County has derstand the importance of liminary design through con- because it’s a leap year. outrageously costly bridges seems to. P.S. I got into this been working for six years a regional, interconnected struction based upon current Tree me. I sincerely hope being built at the request of condition by smoking ciga- and has invested nearly $20 system. construction schedules. Cramer Toyota shop will assist the affluent jerks up the creek rettes. It’s hard to believe million to develop the Dona Sarasota County submit- Our concern is that the Venice Area Beautification so they don’t bump their that in this day and age of Bay Watershed Manage- ted the Dona Bay Watershed longer the region waits, and Inc. in the project to provide heads at high tide while information anyone would ment Program. This initia- Management Program (in- the more condensed the attractive plantings along the crossing under the bridge on still continue to inhale tive has the potential to cluding Cow Pen Slough) to project schedule becomes, east side of the waterway their high-priced junkets. smoke as a pleasure. deliver about 15 million gal- the Southwest Florida Water that prices will skyrocket — park. The enormous new Let’s give them a honk when Butts covered. I’ve got it. lons a day to the water sup- Management District for affecting ratepayers and structure could certainly use crossing the bump to show The county should pass a ply, while restoring the estu- cooperative funding for two risking shortfalls in supply. some very tall trees. them what we think of their no-turtle-pooping law for arine habitat of Dona Bay, reasons. Sarasota County will Honk. Well folks, at long selfish arrogance. the Venetian Waterway Park. reducing sediment pollu- First, we believe the pro- continue to work with the last we now have a six-lane Upwind. I’m calling about This law will be enforced by tion to Dona Bay by nearly ject should be eligible for region for water supply highway from Laurel Road the “burritos” letter. That was the same group that will 90 percent and reducing Swiftmud funds earmarked needs. We would like for the to Business 41, with the a very stupid letter and it was- enforce no smoking on flood levels along Cow Pen to improve estuaries. By region to improve environ- exception of the continuing n’t funny at all. And what does beaches. Smart, eh? Slough. tapping into multiple fund- mental benefits, rate stabili- We think the project will ing sources, we can reduce ty and drought tolerance, deliver benefits beyond the impact to any one fund and meet future demands, Sarasota County bound- and to ratepayers overall. with greater assurance than VEDDER from Page 8A aries to the region, which is Second, the deadline for Sarasota County can pro- why we agreed to have the grant applications to be vide alone. in case you have to eat the event — for the final brought me a copy of the El project incorporated into awarded in September 2008 We think that these are them. year — is Hank Mikaelian. Observador from Uruguay, the Peace River Authority’s was Dec. 7. We have talked the true benefits of a region- ****** ****** but sent a photo of a news Master Water Supply Plan. with authority staff about a al approach, and that our Do not miss the Venice- Our new mayor will have rack with a bunch of papers, Sarasota County also has cooperative approach to own water customers, as Nokomis Rotary Club Art to find a way to cut city one of them being the been very supportive of re- develop the project in a well as other authority cus- Fest at the airport this week- council meetings shorter. I Gondolier Sun. Our distrib- gional needs throughout regional context and will tomers, should see those end; it will have more than certainly applaud that more ution is growing and grow- the current drought. We continue those discussions. benefits from a regional ap- 100 artisans. Spend big; the questions are being asked ing. have utilized reserve capac- However, we didn’t want to proach. proceeds will help dozens of and that they are allowing ity within our own system miss any funding opportu- agencies. more comment from the Robert A.Vedder writes a and contracted with Man- nities because we didn’t Theresa Connor is The program for it will be public, but we do have to twice-weekly column in this atee County to be able to meet an application dead- Sarasota County’s water in Friday’s paper and has a make these reasonable. My paper. send water from our Carl- line. resources general manager. fun contest to possibly win suggestion is not to put so you some money. That great much on the agenda, espe- business writer of ours, cially hot issues. Roger Button, does the pro- ****** gram. The grand poobah of Dave Lowell not only

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16 NOTICE OF ACTION 20 NOTICE TO 20 NOTICE TO 20 NOTICE TO 20 NOTICE TO 20 NOTICE TO 20 NOTICE TO 38 OTHER NOTICES CREDITORS CREDITORS CREDITORS CREDITORS CREDITORS CREDITORS NOTICE OF ACTION Sheriff’s Office IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Representative: Post Office Box 4115 SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA 158 Sandy Lane SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA MARLA E. CHAVERNAY, ESQ. BEFORE THE Sarasota, Florida 34230 PROBATE DIVISION PROBATE DIVISION PROBATE DIVISION Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 PROBATE DIVISION George R. Brezina, Jr., P.A. BOARD OF Telephone (941) 861-4059 Florida Bar No. 143138 NURSING (941) 861-5800 IN RE: ESTATE OF IN RE: ESTATE OF IN RE: ESTATE OF H. Greg Lee IN RE: ESTATE OF 1915 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Suite KENNETH L. DAVIS, JR., ANNA MARIE CLARK, CARL RICHARD FREEMAN Attorney for Personal RAYMOND W. REYNOLDS, #300 IN RE: The license to Deceased. Deceased. PUBLISH: JANUARY 9, 16, 2008 a/k/a CARL R. FREEMAN, Representatives: Deceased, Tampa, FL 33607 practice nursing of Florida Bar No. 0351301 File No. 2008-CP-000494-NC a/k/a CARL FREEMAN, Telephone: (813)-870-0500 File No. 2008-CP-000493-NC H. GREG LEE, P.A. File No. 2007-CP-14358-NC Division: Probate Deceased. Mary Elizabeth Lenig, R.N. Division: Probate 2014 Fourth Street Division: Probate PUBLISH: January 9, 16, 2008 TO PLACE YOUR 6181 Myrtlewod Road Sarasota, Florida 34237 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS File No. 2008-CP-169-SC North Port, Florida 34287 Telephone: (941)-954-0067 NOTICE TO CREDITORS LEGAL NOTICE, CALL The administration of the estate of The administration of the estate of Division: Probate IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR CAROL ANNA MARIE CLARK, deceased, KENNETH L. DAVIS, JR., Facsimile: (941)-365-1492 The administration of the estate of SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA RAYMOND W. REYNOLDS, Case No. 2007-06766 whose date of death was Decem- deceased, whose date of death NOTICE TO CREDITORS PUBLISH: January 9, 16, 2008 PROBATE DIVISION (941)-207-1206 deceased, whose date of death License No.: RN-9164550 ber 3, 2007, is pending in the Cir- was October 19, 2007, is pend- The administration of the estate of fax (941)-485-3036 ing in the Circuit Court for Saraso- was October 8, 2007; File Num- cuit Court for Sarasota County, CARL RICHARD FREEMAN, a/k/a IN RE: ESTATE OF, [email protected] Florida, Probate Division, the ta County, Florida, Probate Divi- NOTICE TO CREDITORS ber 2007-CP-14358-NC, is The Department of Health has CARL R. FREEMAN, a/k/a CARL SANDRA A. THOMPSON, filed an Administrative Com- address of which is 2002 Rin- sion, the address of which is 2000 pending in the Circuit Court for Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, Florida FREEMAN, whose date of death Deceased. plaint against you, a copy of gling Blvd, Sarasota, Florida SARA JANE HOWARD-RIDDLE Sarasota County Florida, Probate 34237. The names and address- 34237. The names and address- was December 3, 2007, and Division; the address of which is which may be obtained by con- died 11/23/2007, a resident of File No. 2007-CP-015914-NC es of the personal representative es of the personal representative whose Social Security Number is P.O. Box 3079, Sarasota, FL tacting, Michael G. Lawrence, Sarasota County, Florida. She was and the personal representative’s and the personal representative’s XXX-XX-0139, is pending in the 34230-3079. The names and Jr., Assistant General Counsel, the Grantor of the Sara Jane attorney are set forth below. attorney are set forth below. Circuit Court for SARASOTA Coun- addresses of the personal repre- NOTICE TO CREDITORS Prosecution Services Unit, Howard revocale Living Trust All creditors of the decedent and All creditors of the decedent and ty, Florida, Probate Division; the sentatives and the personal repre- The administration of the estate of other persons having claims or under Agreement dated 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin other persons having claims or address of which is Karen E. sentatives’ attorney are set forth SANDRA A. THOMPSON, demands against decedent’s 06/02/006. The names and #C65, Tallahassee Florida demands against decedent’s Rushing, Clerk - Probate below. deceased, whose date of death estate on whom a copy of this estate on whom a copy of this addresses of the Trustee of said 32399-3265, (850)-245-4640. Department P.O. Box 3079, All creditors of the decedent and was September 20, 2007, File notice is required to be served notice is required to be served Trust and the attorney for the Number 2007-CP-015914-NC, must file their claims with this Sarasota, FL 34230-3079. The other persons having claims or If no contact has been made by must file their claims with this Trustee are set forth below. is pending in the Circuit Court for court WITHIN THE LATER OF names and addresses of the per- demands against decedent’s court WITHIN THE LATER OF Sarasota County, Florida, Probate you concerning the above by THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE sonal representative and the per- estate, on whom a copy of this THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE All creditors of said decedent and Division, the address of which is February 13, 2008, the matter TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- sonal representative’s attorney are notice is required to be served, other persons having claims or P.O. Box 3079, SARASOTA, FL of the Administrative Complaint TION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIR- TION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIR- set forth below. must file their claims with this demands against said decedent, 34230-3079. The names and will be presented at an ensuing TY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE TY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE All creditors of the decedent and court WITHIN THE LATER OF which person or persons seek to addresses of the personal repre- meeting of the Board of Nurs- OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF other persons having claims or THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE THIS NOTICE ON THEM. recover from Trust, and on whom a sentative and the personal repre- ing in an informal proceeding. THIS NOTICE ON THEM. demands against decedent’s TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- All other creditors of the decedent All other creditors of the decedent copy of this Notice is served within sentative’s attorney are set forth estate on whom a copy of this TION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIR- In accordance with the Ameri- and other persons having claims or and other persons having claims or three months after the date of the TY (30) DATE AFTER THE DATE below. demands against the decedent’s notice is requried to be served cans with Disabilities Act, per- demands against the decedent’s first publication of this Notice, OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF All creditors of the decedent and estate must file their claims with estate must file their claims with must file their claims with this sons needing a special accom- must serve their written statement THIS NOTICE ON THEM. other persons having claims or this court WITHIN THREE (3) this court WITHIN THREE (3) court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 of claim with the Trustee WITHIN demands against decedent’s modation to participate in this MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF All other creditors of the decedent MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS estate, on whom a copy of this proceeding should contact the THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF and other persons having claims or THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF notice is required to be served individual or agency sending THIS NOTICE. AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST demands against the decedent’s THIS NOTICE. THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS must file their claims with this this notice not later than seven ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE estate must file their claims with AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 days prior to the proceeding at WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE this court WITHIN THREE (3) OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF the address given on the FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF ON THEM. THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF notice. Telephone: (850)-245- OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF CODE WILL BE FOREVER All other creditors of the decedent THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS 4640, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) CODE WILL BE FOREVER THIS NOTICE. BARRED. BARRED. and other persons having claims or ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE or 1-800-955-8770(V), via All other creditors of the decedent NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME demands against decedent’s WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE Florida Relay Service. and persons having claims or PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, estate must file their claims with demands against said decedent FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 ON THEM. ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS and the decedent’s Trust must OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE All other creditors of the decedent PUBLISH: YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST serve their claims and demands CODE WILL BE FOREVER and other persons having claims or JANUARY 9, 2008 DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. with the Trustee WITHIN THREE BARRED. demands against decedent’s JANUARY 16, 2008 IS BARRED. IS BARRED. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME estate must file their claims with JANUARY 23, 2008 THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICA- THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICA- TION OF THIS NOTICE IS JANU- THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS JANUARY 30, 2008 TION OF THIS NOTICE IS JANU- ARY 16, 2008. ARY 16, 2008. IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE THIS NOTICE. ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. Personal Representative: Personal Representative: BE FOREVER BARRED. Florida Statute 737.3057 requires DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH- ROBERT B. CLARK SHARON DAVIS-SOUTHWICK NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME the claim or demand to be served IS BARRED. IN THE TIME PERIODS SET 4608 Bonita Road 19 NOTICE OF AUCTION 165 Beverly Rd. PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, on the Trustee by any form of mail FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 Venice, Florida 34293 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE Huntington Station, NY 11746 ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) requiring a signed receipt. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICA- YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE TION OF THIS NOTICE IS JANU- CODE WILL BE FOREVER NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Adam R. Miller Raymond E. Miller ARY 16, 2008. BARRED. DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS Johnson’s Towing of Venice Attorney for Robert B. Clark Attorney for Sharon-Davis NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME IS BARRED. NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREV- gives Notice of Foreclosure of Florida Bar No: 0903841 Southwick Personal Representatives: PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, Florida Bar No: 0115596 THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- ER BARRED. Lien and intent to sell these vehi- 218 Harbor Drive South RAYMOND C. REYNOLDS ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) Venice, Florida 34285 218 Harbor Drive South CATION OF THIS NOTICE IS 346 Quassapaug Road YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE cles on 1/30/2008, 09:00 Telephone: (941) 488-9641 Venice, Florida 34285 JANUARY 16, 2008. The date of the first publication of Woodbury, CT 06798 DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH a.m. at 604 Tamiami Trail N, PUBLISH: January 16, 23, 2008 Telephone: (941) 488-9641 this Notice is January 9, 2008. JEFFREY R. REYNOLDS IS BARRED. Nokomis, FL 34275-2137, PUBLISH: January 16, 23, 2008 Personal Representative: 8 Hunter Drive The date of first publication of pursuant to subsection 713.78 R.W. WELLBAUM, JR. Stephen Robert Riddle, Trusee Raymond, NH 03077 this notice is JANUARY 9, of the Florida statutes. John- 686 N INDIANA AVE, SUITE A 3848 Blue Stone Way son’s Towing of Venice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR 2008. SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD, FL 34223 Sarasota, FL 34232 Mary Lynn Desjarlais reserves the right to accept or PROBATE DIVISION Attorney for Personal Personal Representative: reject any and/or all bids. R.W. Wellbaum, Jr., Esq. Attorney for Personal Representatives: BRENDA S. THOMPSON Wellbaum & Emery, P.A. IN RE: ESTATE OF Representative: Florida Bar No. 347469 3621 Asbury Place - 1999 DODGE VICTOR E. FORKER, Attorneys For Personal Michael A. Chiantella Mary Lynn Desjarlais, P.A. Sarasota, FL 34232 1B4HR28Y4XF518454 Deceased, Representative Florida Bar No. 0681229 2750 Stickney Point Road - 1988 PONTIAC 686 North Indiana Ave, Ste A 209 South Nassau Street Suite 201 H. Greg Lee 1G2FW21F5JL234341 File No. 2007-CP-015478-NC Englewood, FL 34223 Suite 101 Sarasota, FL 34231 Attorney for Personal - 1996 MAZDA Division: Probate a. (941)-474-3241 Venice, FL 34285 Telephone: (941) 923-3388 Representative: JM1BB1414T0328943 Florida Bar No. 0176816 Telephone: (941)-488-1779 PUBLISH: January 16, 23, 2008 Florida Bar No. 0351301 - 1989 MERCEDES-BENZ PUBLISH: January 16, 23, 2008 PUBLISH: January 9, 16, 2008 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR H. GREG LEE, P.A. WDBDA29D5KF594230 The administration of the estate of IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SARASOTA COUNTY, 2014 Fourth Street VICTOR E. FORKER, deceased, SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA FLORIDA Sarasota, Florida 34237 PUBLISH: JANUARY 16, 2008 whose date of death was April 18, PROBATE DIVISION PROBATE DIVISION Telephone: (941)-954-0067 2007, is pending in the Circuit Facsimile: (941)-365-1492 Court for Sarasota County Flori- IN RE: ESTATE OF, IN RE: ESTATE OF PUBLISH: January 9, 16, 2008 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE da, Probate Division, the address MARION D HUDANISH, VERONA W. SIMMONS, Johnson’s Towing of Venice of which is P.O. Box 3079, Sara- Deceased. Deceased. 30 NOTICE OF SALE TIME gives Notice of Foreclosure of sota, FL 34230-3079. The Lien and intent to sell these vehi- names and addresses of the per- File No. 2007-CP-015434-NC File No. 2007-CP-013713- NC NOTICE OF SALE cles on 2/06/2008, 09:00 sonal representative and the per- NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS a.m. at 604 Tamiami Trail N, sonal representative’s attorney are The administration of the estate of At public sale by competitive bid- The administration of the estate of Nokomis, FL 34275-2137, set forth below. VERONA W. SIMMONS, ding on Thursday, January 31, To MARION D. HUDANISH, pursuant to subsection 713.78 All creditors of the decedent and deceased, whose date of death deceased, whose date of death 2008 at 12 pm, SOUTH VENICE of the Florida statutes. John- other persons, having claims or was April 17, 2006, File Num- STORAGE, (941)-497-5957 on demands against decedent’s was November 18, 2007, File ber 2007-CP-013713-NC, is son’s Towing of Venice Number 2007-CP-015434-NC, premises where said property is reserves the right to accept or estate on whom a copy of this pending in the Circuit Court for stored and which are located at: notice is required to be served is pending in the Circuit Court for Check SARASOTA County, Florida, Pro- reject any and/or all bids. Sarasota County, Florida, Probate must file their claims with this bate Division, the address of which Division, the address of which is SOUTH VENICE STORAGE Court WITHIN THE LATER OF is P.O. Box 3079, Sarasota, FL - 2007 DODGE P.O. Box 3079, SARASOTA, FL 20 CIRCLEWOOD DRIVE THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE 34230-3079. The names and 1B3HB48B57D148241 34230-3079. The names and VENICE, FLORIDA 34293 TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- addresses of the personal repre- - 2001 FORD r addresses of the personal repre- The TION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 ? sentative and the personal repre- 1FTRF18L71NB80057 l sentatives and the personal repre- ERIC KLINGEL (10x12) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF sentative’s attorney are set forth - 1993 OLDSMOBILE sentatives’ attorney are set forth SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS below. 1G3AG54N6P6330588 below. All auctioned units must be paid for NOTICE ON THEM. - 1983 HARLEY-DAVIDSON All creditors of the decedent and in cash and emptied by 5 p.m. on All other creditors of the decedent other persons having claims or All creditors of the decedent and day of sale. Units listed for auction Classifieds 1HD1CBH15DY122055 and other persons having claims or y L: other persons having claims or - 1997 DODGE demands against decedent’s may be withdrawn without notice. demands against the decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this demands against decedent’s 2B4FP2535VR387370 estate must file their claims with notice is required to be served estate on whom a copy of this PUBLISH: January 16, 23, 2008 - 2000 KIA this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS must file their claims with this notice has been served must file KNAFB1210Y5879320 AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 their claims with this court WITHIN In I J THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. I MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF PUBLISH: JANUARY 16, 2008 ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST 38 OTHER NOTICES THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME NOTICE OF FORFEITURE The FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF PROCEEDINGS BE FOREVER BARRED. ON THEM. THIS NOTICE ON THEM. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME All other creditors of the decedent TO: All Persons or entities having PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, and other persons having claims or All other creditors of the decedent or claiming to have any right, title ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) demands against decedent’s and other persons having claims or or interest in the following proper- YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE estate must file their claims with demands against decedent’s ty: DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS estate must file their claims with IS BARRED. AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS $1,140.00 in U.S. Currency THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH- CATION OF THIS NOTICE IS PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that IN THE TIME PERIODS SET JANUARY 9, 2008. the Sarasota County Sheriff’s FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED Office seized the described prop- I ti„ OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE erty on October 1, 2007 in Personal Representative: WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. CODE WILL BE FOREVER Sarasota County, Florida. A for- PETER S. FORKER BARRED. feiture complaint has been filed in NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME c/o 240 Nokomis Avenue S NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME the Circuit Court Twelfth Judicial Suite 200 PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, Circuit, in and for Sarasota County, Venice, FL 34285 ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) Florida, being Case No. 2007-CA- YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE 13762-NC, for the purpose of Attorneys for Personal DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH obtaining a final order of forfeiture Representatives IS BARRED. IS BARRED. as to the above described proper- Clifton F. White, Esq. The date of first publication of ty upon producing due proof that Bechtold & Corbridge, P.A. this notice is JANUARY 16, The date of first publication of this same was used in violation of Flori- 240 S. Nokomis Ave 2008. Notice is January 9, 2008. da laws dealing with contraband, Suite 200 pursuant to the Florida Contraband Venice, FL 34285 Personal Representatives: Personal Representative: Forfeiture Act, Sections 932.701- Telephone: (941)-488-7751 PHILIP D. HUDANISH TERENCE B. SIMMONS 707, Florida Statutes. Florida Bar No. 0281220 4606 S.E. Manatee Lane P.O. BOX 712 PUBLISH: January 9, 16, 2008 Stuart, FL 34997 Nokomis, FL 34274 KURT A. HOFFMAN, ESQUIRE General Counsel CAROL H. ELLIS Attorney for Personal Sarasota County WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16, 2008 SUN NEWSPAPERS 11A OBITUARIES Margaret A. Beckwith champion of respect and Committee, 2000 Franklin grandchildren. a YMCA member of Venice therine Miner of Simpson- Margaret A. Beckwith, 93, fair wages for women, and St., Oakland CA 94612. Services: A memorial ser- and Quincy, Mass., the ville, S.C., Elizabeth Mul- of Venice passed away on over the years encouraged vice will be held at Trinity Englewood Elks and Amer- ligan J.D. of Sefner, Fla., Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008, at many women to better Rosemary G. Collins Presbyterian Church of Ven- ican Legion, Scoutmaster Maureen Burbage M.D. of Pinebrook Rehabilitation themselves. Rosemary G. Collins of ice at 3 p.m. Jan. 19. Toale Boy Scout Troop 172 St. Lexington, Ky., and Lee Ann Center in Venice. Margaret leaves behind Englewood went to be with Brothers Funeral Home is in John’s, Canton, for 25 years, Gibson of Bridgewater, N.J.; Margaret was born and her daughter, Peg (Rick) the Lord on charge of arrangements. Venice Golf & Country Club, grandsons Thomas A. Gib- raised in Jackson, Mich., Magee; grandchildren Mar- Wednesday, Contributions: In lieu of Knights of Columbus in son, III of Bridgewater, N.J., and later spent 12 happy nie Esparza and Daniel Ma- Jan. 9, 2008. flowers, donations may be Canton and the Postmaster and Thomas A. Gibson IV of years in the Boston area gee, whom she adored; and She was made to TideWell Hospice Association. He worked in San Francisco, Calif.; and with her husband, Richard great-grandchildren Dorian born Sept. and Palliative Care, 5955 the real estate business in great-grandsons Quinn and W. Beckwith. She then and Kiana Esparza. 11, 1920, in Rand Blvd., Sarasota FL Venice, and was a member Jake Mulligan of Sefner, Fla. moved to the Washington, Services: A prayer service Cincinnati, 34238. of Our Lady of Lourdes. Services: A Mass of D.C., area in 1960 and in her memory will be held Ohio. She He is survived by his wife Christian Burial will be held helped at Robert Kennedy’s at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. had lived in Thomas A. Gibson of 59 years, Esther; son at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, residence, Hickory Hill, in 18, at the Inn at Aston different Thomas A. Gibson, Thomas A. Jr. and wife, Jan. 16, at Our Lady of McLean, Va., for a few mem- Gardens, 9000 Ibis Way, areas of Flor- Collins of Venice, Fla., pass- Joyce, of Stafford, Va.; a Lourdes Catholic Church orable years. She moved to Venice. To express condo- ida since the ed away Sunday, Jan. daughter, Anne and hus- with cremation to follow the Venice four years ago to join lences to the family, please 1960s. She retired from 13, 2008. band, Dr. Kevin Lynch, of services. Burial will be pri- her daughter, Peg. Margaret visit www.LTaylorfuneral General Telephone in 1985. Thomas was born in Venice, Fla.; son Joseph M. vate. To send condolences, enjoyed reading, music, .com Arrangements are by She was preceded in Norwood, Mass. 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+r BY TRIPP MILLER them but we did better than again off an assist from j j VENICE SPORTS EDITOR we did last time.” Chelsea Rose as the Indians In their first matchup this took a 2-0 lead in the 20th It was almost a formality. season, Venice cruised 4-0 minute. Four minutes later, The second-seed Venice at Port Charlotte. Five In- Kristina Swanson, who fin- High School girls soccer dians sat out for missing ished with two goals, sailed 1 team cruised past seventh- practice during the week a 40-yard direct free kick 1 seed Port Charlotte 7-1 in leading to that game. This over the head of Port Char- 1 the first round of the Class time, all hands were on lotte keeper Carolina Rod- 5A District-12 champi- deck. rigues to put Venice up 3-0 onship tournament Mon- LaRocque, who finished in the 24th minute. day. the game with three goals LaRocque completed the “We knew we were going for a hat trick, got Venice on hat trick in the second half SUN PHOTOS BY JEFF TAVARES, [email protected] to beat them,” said Venice the board first in the ninth with a 25-yard direct free freshman Dana LaRocque minute on a left-footed kick that again sailed on Venice High’s Tori Bolyard (19) goes after the ball as do Port Charlotte’s Ciara Isaac, left, and after the game. “It’s not like slide-kick assisted by Tori Rodrigues. Assisted by Chel- Alexandra Reid. we were going to mercy rule Bolyard. LaRocque struck sey Wingham, Swanson brought the score to 5-0 in shots on goal. The first shot With the win, the Indians the 60th minute. Her shot on goal didn’t come until advance to the semifinals of hit the cross bar, bounced the 76th minute. The sec- the district tournament straight up, fell back down ond was an unassisted goal Wednesday at Manatee at 6 and bounced off Rodrigues’ by Alexandra Reid in the p.m. In their first two meet- hands into the net. Bolyard 78th minute. Tending the ings this season, Venice and extended the Indians’ lead goal for the Indians during Manatee have tied. The first yet again off an assist from the final 20 minutes was game ended 0-0, the second Amber Clark in the 66th backup keeper Ashley ended 1-1. Left, Venice High’s minute. Finally closing out Weaver. “One down,” Chamber- Kristina Swanson the Indians’ scoring in the “We need to get her lain said. “We’ve got to get blocks against Port 75th minute was Monet experience, she’s a ninth- this next one, this next one Charlotte’s Alexandra Strammer off assists from grader so she’s it next year,” is the big one.” k Reid. Rose and Bolyard. Venice Head Coach Shel- Last year, the Hurricanes The Venice defense had don Chamberlain said. prevailed over the Indians c their most impressive “We’ve got people on the in the district tournament showing of the season. Port bench who are like ‘let me to end Venice’s season. Charlotte struggled to get play’ so it’s a nice problem “It’s our turn,” Chamber- the ball across midfield in to have. They can go in and lain said. the first half and finished the level stays about the tmiller@ _ . s Z Z?CT the game with only two same.” venicegondolier.com Venice hoopsters Lady Indians upset Hurricanes fall at Charlotte in district showdown Monday BY DUGAN ARNETT connected on five 3-point SPORTS WRITER field goals in the quarter — had difficulty keeping up quarter comeback by Man- Venice 55, Manatee 47 the Indians, who finished as Team’s work on with the Indians’ fresh legs. atee with near-perfect free- at Manatee Here’s what we learned runner-up to the Tarpons in game, it shows. Venice had scorers all over throw shooting. The Indians Tuesday, on a night the last season’s District 5A-12 the court and every Indian shot 21-24 from the line. Venice (55) Charlotte and Venice boys tournament, struggled to BY TRIPP MILLER ended up in the scoring col- “We’re not used to play- Jen Thoennissen 3 4-4 10, basketball teams got to- get much going offensively. SPORTS EDITOR umn by game’s end. The ing up 17 and they came Lauren Ramey 2 2-3 7, gether for a District 5A-12 Venice finished with only Hurricanes had no bench back down the stretch,” Kristen Jutras 0 1-2 1, Chloe contest: If you are an oppos- four second-quarter points The Venice High School points. Reichenbach said. “We real- West 2 0-0 4, Lindsey Rieg- ing coach, it is not a good and trailed by as many as girls basketball team came “We knew coming in that ly shot the ball well. We have secker 1 2-2 5, Leanne idea to allow Tarpons stand- 26, shooting only 10-of-22 out Monday night ready to if we could get into their been really working on the Marsden 1 0-0 2, Kaylee outs Dago Pena and Chris from the free throw line and prove that there would be bench we would be alright,” shooting.” Ream 1 4-4 6, Diana Mehs- Stephenson to get going losing the rebounding bat- no let down after an emo- Reichenbach said. Venice has been working erle 2 2-2 6, Kim Pinkerton 2 offensively. tle by a lopsided 34-17 mar- tional loss to Class 5A Jen Thoennissen was the on improving their game, 1-1 5, Kirsten Walchle 2 5-6 The pair scored 32 of the gin. District-12 leader Southeast only Indian in double fig- and it shows. A little more 9, Totals 16 21-24 55. Tarpons’ 35 first-half “I think we’re a much High School in the Teepee ures with 10 points, but than a month after losing by points, essentially having better shooting team than Friday. contributions from the Ven- 20 to Southeast, the Indians Manatee (47) their way with an under- we showed tonight,” said They proved it. ice bench kept the individ- stayed within eight points of Megan Dzikas 7 2-2 16, manned Indians defense, Venice head coach Steve Venice (10-9, 6-6) pounc- ual scoring down. Kirsten the Seminoles Friday. Ven- Courtney McDonald 2 2-5 6, and finished with 23 points Cavallaro, whose team falls ed on Manatee High School Walchle finished with nine, ice went on to avenge their Nelson 0 6-8 6, Christina apiece in a 70-56 victory to 12-5 overall (5-3 in right from the get go as the followed by Lauren Ramey previous loss to Manatee Natali 5 0-0 13, Taylor Mealy that was arguably the most District 5A-12). Indians took a 15-2 lead in with seven and Kaylee with Monday’s win. 3 0-0 6, Totals 17 10-15 47. balanced effort from the “We shot horribly, and the first quarter. The Hur- Ream and Diana Mehserle “The girls are confident,” two Division-I signees this they were shooting as good ricanes mounted a fourth- with six each. Lindsey Rieg- Reichenbach said. “We’re season. as I’ve seen them shoot this quarter comeback, but it secker and Kim Pinkerton clicking good offensively Venice 15 15 16 9 — 55 “We played awesome year.” wasn’t enough to deny each finished with five. and defensively and we’re Manatee 2 15 12 18 — 47 together today,” said Pena, Venice the upset win over Manatee hung in there peaking at the right time.” who finished also grabbed [email protected] the second-ranked team in despite trailing by 17 in the Venice closes out their 3-Point Goals: Natali 3, seven rebounds and shot 4- Class 5A District-12. third quarter. Megan Dzikas five-game home stand Ramey, Riegsecker. Fouled for-6 from 3-point range. “Even coming off the and Christina Natali kept against Bayshore High Out: Mehserle. Total Fouls: “Whoever was on fire, we Charlotte (70),Venice (56) Southeast game we attack- the Hurricanes in it with 16 School Wednesday at 7:30 Manatee 17, Venice 19. got them the ball. We were At Charlotte High School ed them,” Venice Head and 13 points, respectively. p.m. After that, only three Records: Venice 10-9, 6-6; unselfish. When he was hot, Venice (56) Coach Bruce Reichenbach “I still think she (Dzikas) games remain until the start Manatee 15-5, 8-4. Next I’d find him. When I was hot, Kyle Jutras 1 1-2 4, Trey said. is the best player in the of the district tournament. Games: Bayshore at Venice he’d find me.” Burton 7 6-9 25, Tyler Manatee (15-5, 8-4), who league,” Reichenbach said. Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., Added Stephenson, “We Christian 1 2-3 5, Justin beat Venice 45-36 in an ear- Down the stretch Venice tmiller@ North Port at Manatee Wed- complemented each other Grant 7 0-1 15, Brandon lier meeting this season, fended off an 18-9 fourth- venicegondolier.com nesday at 7:30 p.m. well tonight. We just decid- Wilkinson 3 1-5 7. TOTALS: ed, ‘Hey, let’s go out and 19 10-22 56. have fun,’ and that’s what Charlotte (70) we did.” Dago Pena 9 1-3 23, Bryan Charlotte forced the pace Greenberg 1 0-0 3, Ted BRIEFS Olympic synchronized swimmers early Tuesday, imploring a Oboute 3 0-0 6, Chris South County full-court press that led to a Stephenson 10 0-0 23, Softball League handful of fast-break bas- Timmy Sylver 0 2-2 2, Jake to visit Sarasota and Venice kets and kept the Indians Foley 1 0-0 2, D.J. Goshay 1 meeting set FROM SARASOTA from setting up their half- 2-3 4, Nick Goshay 2 3-4 7. The South County Soft- “This is a wonder- our team parents have pull- court offense. TOTALS: 27 8-12 70. ball League will be holding FAMILY YMCA INC. ed together from preparing The Tarpons opened the three organizational meet- ful opportunity for lunches to finding local game on a 20-9 run and Venice 14 4 13 25 — 56 ings Saturday at the Eng- The Sarasota Family our team to meet sponsors to support the managed to take Venice — a Charlotte 23 12 17 18 — 70 lewood Sports Complex to YMCA’s synchronized swim team’s visit here.” team known for playing a discuss rules, fees and the team, S.A.S.S.Y., and the these Olympians The 2008 Olympic team slower-paced game — out 3-point goals: Charlotte 7- schedule. South County YMCA of and see them is coached by Floridian of its rhythm. 19 (Pena 4, Stephenson 3), The women’s league Venice will host the U.S. Tammy McGregor whose “We gave up some easy Venice 8-21 (Burton 5, will meet at 9:30 a.m., the 2008 Olympic synchronized train.” family resides in the area. baskets, but we did speed Jutras, Christian, Grant). coed league will meet at swim team for a working When seeking a warm- them up,” said Tarpons Rebounds: Charlotte 34 (N. 10:30 a.m. and the men’s vacation Jan. 15–24. — Jennifer Mayer, weather location to prepare Head Coach Tom Massolio. Goshay 10), Venice 17 league will meet at 11:30 While in town, the 10- local organizer the new Olympic program, “And that’s what we wanted (Burton 6). a.m. member national team will McGregor’s family recom- to do. Sometimes that’s Turnovers: Charlotte 14, The Englewood Sports choreograph one of the pro- mended the Sarasota Fam- what (the press) is about, Venice 10. Fouls: Charlotte Complex is located at 1300 grams it will perform at the “This is a wonderful ily YMCA’s Selby Aquatics getting them out of their 19, Venice 13. Records: South River Road in Eng- 2008 Olympics in Bejing this opportunity for our team to Center, which is home to the comfort zone.” Charlotte 14-5 (11-0 in lewood. August. The athletes will meet these Olympians and national-champion Sharks With the exception of a District 5A-12); Venice 12-5 For more information or host a public performance, see them train,” said Jen- swim teams. desperation 3-point barrage (5-3 in District 5A-12). Next if you are unable to attend including time for auto- nifer Mayer, parent to two The team will also visit from Venice forward Trey game: Lakewood Ranch at the meeting, call the Engle- graphs and photos Sunday S.A.S.S.Y. swimmers and the South County YMCA’s Burton late in the fourth Venice Thursday at 7:30 wood Sports Complex at at 5:30 p.m. at the Selby main local organizer of the recently renovated Venice quarter — the sophomore p.m. 816-1985. Aquatics Center in Sarasota. national team’s visit. “All of pool for training. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16, 2008 SUN NEWSPAPERS 13A Indians break slump with win over Port Charlotte

BY TRIPP MILLER was slotted in the 119- tled,” Kelly said. “I think our 130: Andrew Lopez (V) d. ley (V) d. Dryden, 18-7; 171: SPORTS EDITOR pound weight class team is 10 times the team it Ford, 8-3; 135: Edgar Mon- Mullens (PC) p. Matthew for the first time this was before Christmas, we’ve tero (V) p. Catania, 1:37; Frady, 0:54; 189: Joel Han- The Venice High School season. Consul had just wrestled some studs 140: Anthony Gonter (V) by son p. Elliason, 0:17; 215: wrestling team had lost four planned on staying at with more experience.” forfeit; 145: Alex Hansen (V) Anderson (PC) d. Ted of their last five matches by 125 this season and Next up for the Indians is by forfeit; 152: Billy Field p. Stahura, 5-0; HVW: Devon a combined 237-54. The into the state tourna- a dual match at Lemon Bay Grilz, 0:35; 160: Seth Good- Balsinger (V) by forfeit. Indians took out their frus- ment, but Kelly said High School Wednesday at trations on Port Charlotte Consul had decided 6:30 p.m. High School Tuesday night to move down a class “We need to have the in the Teepee. because the competi- same kind of intensity we ENDS Venice (5-7) beat the tion at both weights had against Manatee 1/21/08 Pirates 61-15 behind pins by looked to be fierce against Lemon Bay,” Kelly Excl. . Prior Sale .PRO Colton Schuchert, Edgar and Consul was “a said. “It should be a barn Present Coupon At Purchase Montero, Billy Field and Joel small 125.” burner.” While Supplies Last 1 Coup/Cust/Visit

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BY SUSAN CAIRO sailing could replace that sport ence helped others learn how to The 400 STAFF WRITER “I wasn’t really learning how to WANT TO LEARN? sail. By its 10th anniversary, the club handle the sail,” she said, “I want- Anyone interested in participat- Their first boats were Inter- had 135 women who had graduat- Learning a new sport like sail- ed someone to teach me to do it ing in the next learn-to-sail national Optimist prams, 8 feet ed from the learn-to-sail course. ing with a group of active and out- the ‘women’s’ way.” class can call Beth Anderson, long and designed decades earlier. By its 20th anniversary 150 addi- going women can be a confi- the club’s captain, at 486-1370. The boats were trailered and tional women had passed the dence-building experience. First time launched weekly from a member’s course and joined the group. That is what the learn-to-sail Participants learn in one-per- waterfront home. Today, the list of trained women classes taught by the women of son prams. This type of boat is you are out there on your own. Shortly after the group formed, sailors has grown to 400 women. the Venice Sailing Squadron of perfect for sailing around a har- “It’s a great feeling of accom- it decided to offer a basic sailing In October each year, the Venice have been offering for bor, racing or towing to an island. plishment when you learn to han- course to women in the Venice Crow’s Nest Restaurant sponsors a more than 30 years. Once the women become more dle the boat,” she said. area. It was so popular that the regatta and distributes sailing tro- Penny Washburn is typical of proficient, they graduate to sailing Women sailors have no age course has been offered every phies to the women of the group, the women who have opted to a sunfish, a slightly larger boat limit. As long as you are physically year. with proceeds benefiting the learn to sail with the group, which that also can be used for racing. able to lift the boat in and out of Membership in the squadron is Venice Youth Boating Association. is equally well known by the nick- “That still doesn’t stop you the water, and then hose it down offered only after successful com- Entry fees of more than $600 were name the Bitter Ends. from being scared to death the after sailing, you are strong pletion of the class series held in matched by the Crow’s Nest She had taken a few lessons first time out on the water,” Dena enough to learn to sail. the fall. Regatta Fund at the Community from her husband but wanted to Kohlbecker said. Margaret O’Connor, 90, an or- Eventually the Bitter Ends join- Foundation of Sarasota County find her own way on the water. She joined the squad shortly iginal member of the squadron, ed the Florida Women’s Sailing As- for the 2007 regatta. A total of Not wanting second-hand in- after arriving in Venice a few years still sails. Mary Jane Park, also a sociation, and its members start- $1,220 was presented to the VYBA struction, she took advantage of ago. A North Carolina native, she longtime member, has retired ed sailing in interclub events and last year. classes offered by the Bitter Ends. was eager to meet new female from sailing but remains a mem- in an annual Rainbow Regatta Eve Hill, who was captain of the “My husband told me what to friends. ber of the club. with other member clubs on group for 10 years, said she has do, but he wouldn’t actually let me “I specifically wanted to be- “Even if you don’t go out on the Florida’s west coast. never met such a friendly and do anything when we were sail- come part of the community and water, we have parties, outings The club’s partnership with the warm group of women. ing,” she said. meet some local people,” she and picnics to go to,” she said. Venice Yacht Club began in 1979. “Being a member,” she said, Washburn figured that she had said. The club allowed the Bitter Ends “you have a great group of spirited more skipper skills than just “get- Kohlbecker said that her sailing History to store its fleet of boats at the club friends who love to go out on the ting the beer” once she got out on experiences taught her a lot about The squadron was formed in and to hold weekly meetings on water.” the boat. Having moved to Venice friendships. She said a person has the 1976. Members chose the the property. Next came the club’s from Vermont, she missed the to put her trust in her teacher — nickname Bitter Ends. Women liaison with the Venice Youth scairo@ excitement of skiing, and thought the boats only hold one person, so who had previous sailing experi- Boating Association. venicegondolier.com Girl Scouts: It is cookie monster time again

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CONTACT US (941) 207-1000 3B [email protected] WEDNESDAY SUN NEWSPAPERS VENUE JAN. 16, 2008 WEDNESDAY, Voices of Venice Linda Neckel White hosts JAN. 16 open-mike poetry, 7-9 BEST BETS p.m., Thursdays at the PEO lunch THE LOCAL SCENE Sanddollar Bookstore, 272 RSVP today for The PEO W. Miami Ave. Open and Founder’s Day annual lun- free to all. Call 480-1930. cheon at noon, Wednes- day, Jan. 23, at the Jaca- MUSIC Support randa West Country Club, • Co-Dependents Anony- 1901 Jacaranda Blvd. PEO mous holds women’s sisters living or visiting the MAKERS meetings, noon-1 p.m., area are welcome. Call Thursdays at the Venice Mary Lou at 485-8900. Bible Church, 2395 W. Shamrock Blvd. Call Dance lessons Dorothy at 488-8025. Learn to waltz, fox trot, • The Venice chapter of Pa- swing, cha-cha and rhum- rents, Families and Friends ba with Marilyn and Vito, of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexu- six Wednesdays, Jan. 16- als, Transgender, Intersex Feb. 27 in Room C at the and Straight Spouses holds Venice Community Center, a support meeting, 6-8 326 S. Nokomis Ave. Begin- i p.m., at the Unitarian Uni- ners: 1-2 p.m.; intermedi- 4 versalist Church, 1971 ate/advanced: 2-3 p.m.; i Pinebrook Road. The beginner/intermediate: group meets the third 7-8 p.m. Fee: $36 per per- Thursday of each month. Deborah Berioli, above; son or $72 per couple. Call 266-3797 or e-mail Roy Cornelius Smith, right RSVP to 412-1796. [email protected]. [M 1417 • A support group for those Dog training who have loved ones affec- Early signup will be held ted by drug addiction today for a nine-week dog enice Symphony welcomes guest meets at 7 p.m. in the COURTESY PHOTOS obedience class at Sun- vocalists Roy Cornelius Smith and lounge at St. Mark’s Epis- coast Humane Society, Deborah Berioli for its January Pops oel Kreiss and Barbara Griffin sing, copal Church, 508 Riviera 6781 San Casa Drive, V St. Call Ray at 497-6879. Englewood. Attendees will concerts celebrating Wesley John accompanied by Priscilla Shore, as • Alcoholics Anonymous learn to teach their dogs Schumacher’s 20th season as conductor. they rehearse for the Venice Area Music meets at 7:30 p.m. in the the basic exercises needed J Suncoast Auditorium of to become K-9 good citi- Performance takes place at 8 p.m. Jan. 17-19 Club’s Broadway-music show at 11 a.m. Englewood Community zens. Fee: $125 in advance Hospital, 700 Medical Blvd. or $150 at first class. SHS and 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Venice at Venice Public Library, 300 S. Nokomis Call 426-7655. alumni dogs may be regis- Church of the Nazarene, 1535 E. Venice Ave. Ave. The concert is free, and the public tered for $75 today, Jan. 23 Veterans meetings and 26. Call 474-7884 or Tickets: $16, $20 and $23. Call 488-1010. is welcome. • The Tin Can Sailors e-mail volunteers@ Squadron holds its month- humane.org. ly meeting 11 a.m.-2 p.m. North Port. All Marines Spay day hour reservations. Call beach walk, 9-11 a.m., at at the American Legion Pharmacy benefit and guests welcome. Call Animal Rescue Coalition’s 584-0031 or 584-0090. the North Jetty Beach on No-Vel Unit 159 Post at The Community Pharmacy Red French at 697-1870. mobile clinic will be at • 1 p.m.: music by Broad- Casey Key. Meet at the 1770 E. Venice Ave. All for- of Sarasota County hosts a Robarts Arena, 3000 Ring- way Bruce Heacock and beach end of the parking mer destroyer or destroyer wine-and-cheese social, Movie time ling Blvd. The clinic offers The Harriotts lot. The public is welcome. escort veterans and those 5:30-7 p.m., at the Venice H2U Health Happiness low- or no-cost spays and Call 488-4158. interested in the U.S. Navy Chamber of Commerce, and You hosts a free show- neuters for pets of income- Thursday música • Dr. Fred Santana presents are welcome. Call 485- 597 Tamiami Trail. The ing of “The Jazz Singer” at eligible families. Appoint- The State Symphony of Do You Know What Spider 4748. pharmacy is run entirely 1 p.m. in Suncoast Audi- ments required; call 957- Mexico performs at 8 p.m. That Is?, 2-3 p.m., at Sham- • The Sailfish Base of Sub- with private donations and torium behind Englewood 1955, ext. 4. at the Van Wezel Perfor- rock Park, 3900 West marine Veterans meets for volunteers. To RSVP or to Community Hospital, 700 ming Arts Hall, 777 North Shamrock Drive. Admis- a noon lunch and meeting volunteer, call 445-5687 or Medical Blvd. Popcorn and Wednesday wellness Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. sion is free but registration at the American Legion visit cpsarasota.org. beverages served. RSVP • The Women’s Resource Tickets are $70-$80. Call is required. Call 861-9900. No-Vel Unit 159 Post at to 473-3919 or (888) Center of Sarasota County (800) 826-9303 or visit 1770 E. Venice Ave. The Aviation meeting 685-1598. hosts a program on wo- vanwezel.org. Dancing group welcomes all former The Venice Aviation Soci- men’s wellness, 1-3:30 A-2 square dances take submariners and Navy ety Inc. meets at 7:30 p.m. Food bank p.m., at 806 Pinebrook Club lunches place 2-4 p.m. in the audi- men and women who ser- at the Venice City Hall The Florida Department Road. Martha Huie dis- • The American Legion No- torium at Jacaranda Trace, ved on a submarine ten- Community room, 401 W. of Agriculture and Consu- cusses Chinese medicine. Vel Unit 1509 serves lunch, 3600 William Penn Way. der or submarine training Venice Ave. The control mer Services and All Faiths Fee: $8. Call 485-9724. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at 1770 E. Caller is Michael Cox. Call facility, as well as widows tower supervisor of Sara- Food Bank distribute free • The Venice Ostomy Sup- Venice Ave. Music by Spar- Alice at 408-2627. of former submariners. sota Airport is guest speak- USDA commodities to eli- port group meets at 1:30 row, 5-8 p.m. Call 488- The group meets the third er. All are welcome. Call gible Sarasota County resi- p.m., in the Venice Health 1157. Venice Public Library, 300 Thursday of each month. Nick at joecessna72@ dents, 3-5 p.m., at the Park, Suite 1283, 1201 Jaca- • The Venice-Nokomis Elks S. Nokomis Ave., 861-1332 Call Jack at 493-7488. verizon.net. Sandra Sims Terry Com- randa Blvd. Bring a hint to Lodge 1854 serves lunch, • 9:30 a.m.-noon: Horti- share, a helpful product or 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., and din- culture experts from Sara- a question for the group. ner 5-7:30 p.m. at Buffalo sota County Extension FRIDAY, Call 484-0607. Bill’s, 1021 Discovery Way, Service answer your gar- Handsome Molly • A Woman to Woman Nokomis. Live trivia game, dening questions. JAN. 18 Breast Cancer support 6-8 p.m. Call 486-1854. • 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.: Film, Spay day group meets 3:30-4:30 “Possessed” (1947) p.m., at the Isles of Chest- Radio days The Animal Rescue Coali- nut Creek Clubhouse, 487 The Tamiami Amateur Ra- Stock club tion’s mobile clinic offers Catalina Isles Circle. This dio Club meets at 7 p.m. in The RAM Stock Investment low- and no-cost spays and American Cancer Society the Community Room of Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the neuters for pets of income- support group is for all the Gulf Coast Community third Thursday of the eligible families. The clinic South County residents. Foundation of Venice, 601 month at Venice Public visits the Kmart Plaza in Call 497-4309, ext. 37. South Tamiami Trail. Jack Library, 300 S. Nokomis Venice, 1687 U.S. 41 Bypass. • A monthly Crohn’s Di- Sproat-W4JS discusses the Ave. New members wel- Appointments required; sease Support Group 70-foot tower at his home come; no dues or fees. Call call 957-1955, ext. 4. meets at 7 p.m. in the station. All are welcome. 484-7993. Englewood Community Contact Sproat at 475- ARC fundraiser Hospital Suncoast Audi- 1929. ‘Encore’ celebration The Animal Rescue Coali- torium, 700 Medical Blvd. The Women’s Resource tion holds its fifth annual Call 815-3669. Health help Center of Sarasota County Dog’s Night Out fundraiser PHOTO COURTESY OFSUNCOAST HUMANE SOCIETY • Al-Anon meetings: 10:30 • Home Health Services of hosts a reception for its at 6 p.m. at Saks Fifth Ave- a.m., Freedom AFG, Venice offers free blood Sarasota consignment nue, 100 Southgate Plaza, Molly is a brown, white and black beagle. Who could resist Church of the Nazarene, pressure and blood sugar store, Encore! & More, Sarasota. Cocktails, shop- such a sweet face? See Molly and all of Suncoast Humane 1535 E. Venice Ave. (chil- tests, 8:30-10:30 a.m. 2-4 p.m. at 806 Pinebrook ping and dining. Tickets: Society’s adoptable animals online at humane.org, stop by dren welcome), 10:30 a.m.; Thursdays at Venice Road. Refreshments ser- $75 per person and $25 per 6781 San Casa Drive in Englewood, or call 474-7884. and 7 p.m., Step Study, HealthPark, 1201 Jacaran- ved. Admission is a dona- dog (dog reservations lim- Grace United Methodist da Blvd. Call 485-7711. tion of designer clothing or ited). Proceeds benefit Wednesday music munity Center, 509 Collins Church, 400 E. Field St. • The Cancer is Not Conta- accessory for the store. ARC. RSVP to 957-1955, • The Selby Public Library Road, Laurel. Call 483- Call 426-7655 or visit gious Support Group Prizes for best donations. ext. 7, or e-mail liz@animal and the Sarasota Music 3338. southfloridaal-anon.org. meets at 10:30 a.m. in the RSVP to 485-9724. rescuecoalition.org. Archive host a free opera Englewood Community forum with Dr. John Good- Membership meeting Hospital Cafeteria, 700 Spay day Yoga man, 10:30-11:45 a.m., at St. Francis Animal Rescue THURSDAY, Medical Blvd. Also meeting The Animal Rescue Coali- Woodmere Park offers the library, 1331 First St., holds its annual member- is the Support for People tion’s mobile clinic offers beginning/intermediate Sarasota. Topic: Mozart, ship meeting and elections JAN. 17 with Oral and Head and low- and no-cost spays and yoga, 8:30-10 a.m., Fridays, “Cosi fan tutte.” All are at 6 p.m. at Jacaranda Pub- Neck Cancer Group. Call neuters for pets of income- at 3951 Woodmere Park welcome. Call 861-5000 lic Library, 4143 Woodmere Card party Joe at 474-0099. eligible families. The clinic Blvd. Fee: $42 for six-week or e-mail vneumann@ Park Blvd. For more infor- Venice-Nokomis Drove No. • The Venice Pulmonary visits Sarasota County Ani- session, pro-rated for late- scgov.net. mation, call 492-6200 or 141 BPO Does host a Guys Support Group meets at mal Services, 8451 Bee comers. Taught by a certi- • The Royal Aires, a 13- visit stfrancisarfl.org. and Dolls card party, 11:30 1 p.m., Thursdays, at Ven- Ridge Road, Sarasota. Ap- fied yoga instructor and piece big band, performs a.m.-2:30 p.m., at the Ven- ice City Hall, 401 W. Venice pointments required; call registered nurse. Call Alexis 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays Senior Friendship Cen- ice-Nokomis Elks Lodge, Ave. Call City Hall at 486- 957-1955, ext. 4. at 492-9353. at the American Legion ters, 2350 Scenic Drive, 1021 Discovery Way, Noko- 2626 or Gail at 497-5347. No-Vel Unit 159, 1770 E. 584-0075, seniorfriendship. mis. Finger sandwiches, Italian travelogue DAV dinner Venice Ave. Free; the public com desserts and prizes award- Nature lovers The Italian American Club Disabled American Vete- is welcome. Call Dick at • 9:30 a.m.: watercolor art ed. Donation: $5. Call • Enjoy a bird-watching of Venice hosts a free video rans offers fish and steak 484-5804. • 9:30 a.m.: Reverse mort- Louise Perlick at 488-5448. walk 8-10 a.m. Thursdays series on the Lombardy and other items, 5-8 p.m., gage information with Rich through April at Oscar region of Italy at 7 p.m. at at 600 Colonia Lane, Noko- Marine meeting Lange Senior Friendship Cen- Scherer State Park, 1843 1375 Ringling Drive. See mis. The public is wel- The 1st Marine Division • 11 a.m.: line dancing ters, 2350 Scenic Drive, South Tamiami Trail, Mantova, Rovereto, Trento, come. Call 488-4500. Association, Southwest • noon: $3 lunch for 60+ 584-0075, seniorfriendship. Osprey. Call Mark Leggett Merano, Trentino and Ty- Florida Chapter, meets for with 24-hour reservations. com at 925-7220. nol. The public is welcome; lunch at 11:45 a.m. at the Call 584-0031 or 584-0090. • 9 a.m.: easy yoga • Sarasota County Parks and refreshments will be E-mail dshulman@ Family Table Restaurant, • 1 p.m.: dance music by • noon: arts and crafts; $3 and Recreation volunteer served. Call Peter DiVec- venicegondolier.com. 14132 South Tamiami Trail, Joe and Dick Rivers lunch for ages 60+ with 24- Bud Doyle leads a free chio at 966-6879. 4B SUN NEWSPAPERS WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16, 2008 GOREN BRIDGE THE Daily Crossword Edited by Wayne Robert Williams

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SUN PHOTOS BY FRAN VALENCIC Barbara Sirpilla, Venice Elementary School art teacher, standing at left, and Gary Norris, Sarasota county school superintendent, recognize Venice Elementary students Tali Ursel, Ethan Phillips and Emma Gallagher at a blue-ribbon ceremony honoring their environmental illustrations about the Venice High Sohaol I .tes'aoyC elekstiai 2008 local watershed. weloraea ? BY SUSAN CAIRO were submitted from Sara- tendent, acknowledged the • STAFF WRITER sota County schools and 12 students and presented illustrations were chosen. them with blue ribbons. When Venice Elementary Three of the 12 student art- Calendars will be available School teacher Barbara Sir- ists were from Venice Ele- in county libraries, schools • • pilla asked her students mentary School: Tali Ursel, and in government offices. what they thought about Emma Gallagher and Ethan “The students autograph- creating environmental il- Phillips. ed a copy of the calendar for lustrations about the water- As the students worked, the commissioners,” Sirpilla • shed, they first had to Sirpilla was surprised how said, “and one of them told Google it. much they cared about sav- me she felt like a rock star.” “They didn’t know what ing the environment. Their ‘watershed’ was,” Sirpilla illustrations demonstrate scairo@ said. topics such as using plant- venicegondolier.com Once the students dis- ings as a buffer zone and covered it is the area of land environmentally-friendly that catches rain draining fertilizer for lawns. into a particular body of “They were very sincere CROSS from Page 4B water, they went to work on in their efforts, and it show- a their drawings. ed in each of the drawings,” Every year Sarasota Coun- Sirpilla said. ty holds a coloring competi- The students whose work Jan tion and the illustrations are were chosen received recog- used for a calendar. Last year nition at a board of county it was about water pollution; commissioners meeting. this year it the topic was, “It’s Nora Patterson and Paul 7.00FM Tick your watershed.” Mercier, commissioners and More than 1,200 entries Gary Norris, school superin- -Adulie ?_. 1?u riun $10 open to e pn o 5 -3tuden WHAT’S FOR LUNCH U Wednesday, Jan. 16: grilled fish sticks with corn muffin; SUDOKU from Page 4B TICKETS cheese; tuna wrap; vegetari- Oriental salad; baked beans, an taco salad; creamy toma- broccoli with dip; pear; AVAILABLE to soup; carrots with dip; apple; grape juice. cherry crisp; fresh pineap- Monday, Jan. 21: No school ple; apple juice. Tuesday, Jan 22: crispy 'o au reaii a that euprybaokyvu write Thursday, Jan. 17: spaghetti chicken with Pilgrim roll; with garlic bread; hot dog; Indian submarine sand- wiltbeacanfessiwof kw , 1905 salad; steamed yellow wich; chef’s salad with cher- de xaraWhWe, W, sy wdhetx squash; tossed salad; ry muffin; turkey noodle peaches; grapes; orange soup; broccoli with dip; pod Al l fe l a dshewjay/' ,..?. juice. pineapple, tangerine; cher- Friday, Jan. 18: corn dog; ry-apple juice. Print Media 5pmev,

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PHOTO COURTESY OF JUNE TODD Spann-Sandler 100TH BIRTHDAY Mr. and Mrs. Eddie A. she works as a certified ath- Spann Jr. of Venice, Fla., letic trainer at Carver High PHOTO COURTESY OF LAURA ADAMS Marie LaNier announce the engagement School in Columbus. of their daughter, Tamara The bridegroom-to-be is ENGAGEMENT Marie LaNier, formerly of Charlotte, Fla. Shown with Marie, to Jared Salvatore a 2000 graduate of Deerfield Nokomis, Fla., celebrated Mrs. LaNier is her son, Da- Sandler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Beach High School in Deer- her 100th birthday recently vid, from Grayslake, Ill. Fredrick Sandler of Fort field, Fla., and a 2005 gradu- Adams-Bowden at the home of her caregiv- Mrs. LaNier was born Lauderdale, Fla. ate of the University of er, Marla Thomas, in Port Jan. 6, 1908. The bride-elect is a 2002 South Florida in Tampa. He The engagement of The University of Florida as graduate of Venice High majored in athletic training Laura Adams to John Bow- a senior art and publica- School, and a 2006 graduate and graduated in 2007 with den has been announced. tions specialist. of the University of South a masters of education in She is the daughter of Carl The bridegroom-to-be is ACADEMIC ADVERTISEMENT Florida in Tampa. She ma- health and physical educa- and Kathy Adams. He is the a 1999 graduate of Venice WORDS WORTH jored in athletic training tion at Columbus State Uni- son of John and Susan Bow- High School and a 2003 gra- HONORS HEARING and is working on a master’s versity in Georgia. He is a den. All are of Nokomis, Fla. duate of The University of of education in health and certified athletic trainer and The bride-elect is a 2000 Florida in Gainesville. He Amanda M. Felt of physical education at is the assistant athletic graduate of Venice High will graduate with his Ph.D. Nokomis, Fla., has been Columbus State University trainer at Columbus State School and a 2004 graduate in chemistry from the Uni- named to the dean’s list for in Georgia. She is employed University. of Florida Southern College versity of Florida in 2008. the fall semester 2007 at T as a graduate assistant The wedding will take in Lakeland. The wedding will take _ Missouri State University. ?r through the Hughston Or- place Saturday, June 7, 2008, She majored in graphic place July 19, 2008, in .f thopedic Hospital, where in Venice. design and is employed by Venice. Taylor Jais of Nokomis has been accepted into the People to People World PHOTO COURTESY OF GREG PIERCE Leadership Forum in Washington, D.C., March WEDDING 31-April 6. By Vicki Connell, M.A., CCC-A

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for a short time but the store were Laurie Nienhaus All elephants accepted ?J group was so well organized discussing her book, “And except shoes and clothes. the line moved quickly. A Then There Was Tea Time,” y bonus was seeing my for- and Louis LaGrand, Ph.D., One of our best mer student Victoria Val- who wrote, “Love Lives On.” The special person of this .v- - leau, who came along with week is Debbie Jones. her mom, Kim Valleau, Quilt talk This nice lady has a pas- :_ enjoying a nice Saturday Stop in at the Women’s sion for working with fabric JW morning. Joy Serino was on Resource Center on Jan. 18 fusing textures and colors to - hand making her rounds of from 4 to 6 p.m. for a recep- create innovative art. She neighborhood garage sales. tion highlighting traditional teaches classes and shares ? , - FRAN VALENCIC The Rev. George Mum- and contemporary quilts. her talents with anyone SOCIAL COLUMNIST ford and the rest of the crew Debbie Jones and Ro- interested in learning. deserve a bravo for a job leen Lewis want to show Debbie Jones is one of well done. The next break- their work and discuss in- the artists who help make If you are one of those fast is Jan. 19 from 8 to 10 novative quilting techniq- Venice great. people who resolved to do a.m. ues including paper piec- new things each week in the ing, Bargello and fusion. Correction new year, put a pancake Book signings Some items will be for sale. In my column on the breakfast on your to-do list. Check out the Sanddollar The quilt show runs Venice Yacht Club’s mort- Ruthanne Dearybury Book Shop on the corner of through Feb. 22. The Wom- gage burning, I promoted and I recently attended one Miami and Nassau avenues. en’s Resource Center is at several people to com- at Grace United Methodist Almost each Saturday at 11 806 Pinebrook Road. Call modore who never held the Church on Field Avenue. a.m. and again at l p.m. local 485-9725. office. The actual past com- The event, sponsored by the writers are on hand to sign If you have “white ele- modores at the December SUN PHOTOS BY FRAN VALENCIC Mens Club, gave us time to their books and share ideas. phants” around the house, event were Taylor Mac- enjoy a delicious meal, visit On Jan. 19, Susan Haley and drop them off at the center Pherson, Bill Van Cott, Mar- Alfred Mountenay celebrates his birthday with the Life History and shop at the Country Gordon Tucker will be on Jan. 25 through 31 between vin McFadden, John Latta Writer’s Group at the Senior Friendship Centers. Store and garage sale. there. 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. for the sale and John Schultz. I apolo- We had to stand in line Recent authors at the on Feb. 1 and 2. gize for the mistake. Th/ Jn . I ipr r• •1 ;t

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Owner Finance 850-567-7978 941-474-2897 Ext 127 FIELD & A/C. $139K. ALL lanai, tile, vaulted ceil. G-Belt FOR SALE Make offer (941)-483-3720 2094sq.ft. Large Kitchen, $9900 Dn $692.10/mo + RE/MAX Bayside OFFERS CONSIDERED. CALL View, room for pool Peace River, 3/2/2 dock, B/Bar P/Shelves Cath Ceil- Tax & Ins 5 CARS? 3/3/2 POOL NOW 941-716-6799 BUY $153,900, 941-276-9580 on Whidden Bay, outstand- BEST BUY IN BSI ings.473-8079 $169,900 3/2, Nice Area. $99,900 HOME, w/Additional 24x36 5307 Early Terrace BEFORE I LIST W/REALTOR ing views. Drive by 2120 (941)-716-4451 DEEP CREEK BY OWNER Garage $299,000 241 Low $200’s 3/2/3 WATERFRONT Pool 184 Mocha Ct. 3/2/2 bright Harbour, Harbour Heights. Home w/Gulf Access, For sale by owner on Pri- Drake Rd. (941)-493-0146 NEW VILLAS ABSOLUTE OWNER FINANCE open flr plan1609sf $169K. Sale $420K Lease $1500 $379K vate lake. 3/2/2 with fire- Will help w/closing cost. Developer says SELL!!! 7509 Mesa, 3br/2ba BY OWNER! 3br/3.5ba Possible trade 941-661- 8273 Lakeside Dr place. SL lanai, $272K Call 941-661-3849 Great Incentives - AUCTION $135,000 w/$4K Down 1331 Ponciana Rd, custom 3789 Oyster Creek - 2 or 3 941-475-0736 Lets Talk! 6422 Seagate Avenue 941-486-4133 FSBO $79K. 2/1/1, nice designed & built in ’03, pris- Bedroom Golf and Lake t285 Sarasota (Gulf Gate) starter home in new shop- tine cond, eco-friendly View. Excellent condition! FSBO - Avila St Quaint 3BR/1BA/1CG on MINS TO Visit our Model at: NO MINIMUM!!! ping area. No flood (941)- award-winning landscape, #8 tee. $298,000 2br/2/ba/2cg no scrubjay, beautiful canal, wonder- FISHERMANS VILLAGE 3700 Tripoli Blvd., PG Sat, Feb. 9th 12 Noon 235-1543 (941) 626-2711 fruit trees, gardenspot, Englewood Area Lots no flood zone $138,000 ful view, huge backyard, By boat or foot. Beautiful OPEN: 12-4 Wed.-Sun. New roof, A/C, plumbing extra parking, near beach $9000 - $142,000. make offer 941-276-0772 above ground pool LOCATION! LOCATION! large 2/2 condo, htd (or by appointment) & fenced yard. ferry & boat ramp. $320K. Terry Long or 941-473-7333 w/deck. $99,900. 631- 1930 Creekside, harborview pool, boat dock w/ lift, Neal VanDeRee Co. (941)-493-6684 FLORIDA 941-474-2897 Ext 127 236-3204 stilt home. 2/2 & more. large lanai, new furnish- NEED A MORTGAGE? www.vanderee.cm Recently renovated in & out. ings avail. Shells Realty HERITAGE REALTY, INC. REMAX Bayside. No Money Down Cute 2/2/1 w/owner financ- 941-637-0132 941-488-1500 1025 PT CHAR Rare opportunity to own in Call Ron 941-223-4781 ARE YOU ONLINE? Call Kazwell ing for quialified buyers. (941)-625-0015 FOR SALE this great Lister St. neigh- Bank Foreclosures INCREASE YOUR 1225 Columbine Rd. Venice-Canal Front Condo, E ENGLEWOOD, 7443 Regi- borhood. Next to Charlotte 941-266-9284 na Dr. OPEN FRI & SAT, 10- budtraynerrealty.com EXPOSURE! Ranch home on very nice * MARKET VALUE 200K + Harbor Yacht Club. 3-5 min. Walk/Bike to Downtown, Bud Trayner Realty Add your internet Turnkey, $0 Closing, $0 2pm. $179,899 3/2/2, canal in Rotonda SELL FOR $145,000 with small boat to harbor. A INVESTORS/1ST TIME Down, 1031X Chng? 29 941-766-7278 pool, dble lot on canal. Call address 3BR/2BA-2CG, New roof, Creative Financing 3/2/2 must see! $265K obo. 941- HOME BUYERS, 3br/1ba, Hatchett Creek Dr. Asking Sally Matter, Caldwell Banker to your ad for a little heating & A/C, 1800 SF. Exclusive comm. w/ pool 661-1073 or 941-764- City Water, $139,900. $219K obo (941)-387— Sunstar (941)-266-3929 ADVERTISE! extra! $168,500. 937-459-0886 941-268-4921 8795. 941-468-2220 4485 Page 2 Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008, Real Estate • Classified

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ENGL, 2/2/1, Screened “DOWN UNDER” ROOM Lenai, 11331 Tudor $750/mo. (941)-473-1177 863-993-4556 NORTH PORT side by side Resident owned 55+ park, $780/mo. + $1300 Sec., (Proceeds to benefit Bay Village Retirement Center) villa on golf course, Sabal new & resales from 3313 Sunset Key condo Sm Pet ok. (941)-795-7099 Trace 2/2/2 $229,000. Call Arcadia, new modular $29,900 to $180,000. Lots B.S. Marina 3/2 $1795 home, 4bd/2ba on Engl, Brand New 2/2 8400 Vamo Road-Sarasota 941-426-5064. for sale. 18 hole golf course ROSSMAN PROP. MGMT. 3 acres, $1150 mo. Condos w/Tennis, Pool, ★ ★ OWNER FINANCING MLE Rlty 629-0219 239-443-1091 (863)-494-0919 Fitness, Pet ok, From Friday January 18th 11 A.M. to 2 P. M. Low Down Pmt. 2/2 $850/mo inclds water & MANGIFICANT TO MUNDANE Condo, good area, pool. VENICE ISLE REAL Are you in a current cbl (941)-350-1288 941-380-5626 or 941- ESTATE SALES, INC. 55+ 4126 Gurley, NP FORECLOSURE? COUNTRY TO CHRISTMAS 625-0015 Resident Owned Comm. 3/2/1 Fenced, Comm Hampton Point Apts. can Engl. - 137 Via Madonna Lic. R.E. Broker. 941-485- Pool, $825 help! We offer 3 & 4 huge 3br/2ba, 2 living rms, big FURNITURE TO FUNKY apartment homes located P.C. Beautiful 2/2 on 7743 Many homes to 3732 Easy St., PC kitchen $500/mo & $300 • Pair of authentic Tiffany and Co. dore bronze 18” candlesticks canal. 1st flr. end unit 55+. choose from. 4/2 Renovated off Rampart Blvd. A great location. Call deposit 941-875-0377 Tile, wood, covered parking. throughout $895 • Signed 13” Picard vase Everything new! You see Venice Isles Premier 55+ (941) 979-1002 to Engl. New furnished, PETS WELCOME discuss moving today. •Beautiful traditional hutch, antique tables, it, you`ll buy it! $82,900 Community, 2/2/CP Furn., 941-628-4494 3br/2ba/CP, clubhse/pool! 941-625-8185 Vinyl sided, new windows & Annual $795. Seasonal Gov. Winthrop secretary, Hitchcock chairs and much more AVAILABLE NOW! ! ! inside washer & dryer. $1250/mo 941-697-0377 • Tiffany and other china makers, plus P.G. near Fish-Vill., 2/2, 5498 Cornsilk Terr. Thomas Ryan Great primary 2nd home or (715)-923-5498 TOTAL renovation & $900. mo Real Estate Mgmt. Inc. very nice crystal stemware rental! All reasonable offers upgrades, Harbor access. 941-232-0141 941- 833-4777 ENGL: In Town, All new • Decorative items considered. 813-997-2783 Motivated! (941)-626-3674 ANNUAL RENTALS AS 3BR/2BA, fenced yard Walk • Several TV’s and computers A Must See! Nokomis. QUIET, furn. 2/2, all ameni- VENICE RANCH LOW AS $595/MONTH! to everything. 3br/2ba/Cp ties, 55+, Med & Cult. Ctrs. 24x32, 2BR/1.5BA. Asking 2/2/1, city water, spa, fr, 1/1 HOMES TO 4/3 $950 annual 941-320-9529 21320 Brinson, PC $6000. Furnished. lanai, tile flrs, clg fans, W/D, HOMES AVAILABLE! DON’T MISS THIS SALE-THEY $77,900. 941-587-8572 $900/mo. (941)-485-3730 INQUIRE ABOUT OUR ENGLE, in Town, 2/1, 12x56, 2BR/2BA. Asking large fenced yard, $12,000. Furnished. POOL, WATERFRONT AND ONLY HAPPEN OCCASIONALLY!! THE VILLAS ON MANASOTA SEASONAL RENTALS lawn svc incl., w/d, 55+ Comm. NO PETS. AFFORDABLE homes $650 $725/mo. NS/NP, KEY FANTASTIC GULF VIEWS & up. Brand new pool homes Sale conducted by FROM THIS NAUTICALLY FUR- Others to choose from. 1st, last. 941-474-3523 $1195. View on line @ Beautiful 3/2/2 in NISHED 2/2 TOWNHOUSE www.veniceranch.com Private Collections Dick or Steve 941-488-5672 www.flarentals.net. Realty Quiet NP Nhood, Exc ENGLEWD, 1st MTH FREE WITH SPACIOUS GROUNDS Mgmt 941- 625-3131 or Floor Plan w/ Lanai, 2 & 3 Bedroom homes

AND POOL Englewood Real- 877-655-3131 Easy to 41 & I-75 8520226 941-966-3255 1095 MANUFACTURED 941-474-9536 ty, Inc. 941-474-6000 $900 (941)-240-5555 Manasota Key Realty www.englewoodrealtyfl.com Ven Isl 3/2 Built ‘06 Cnr Unit, Upgraded, $279,900 Call Barbara Gahry, Prudential Palms Realty 941-586-3936 or website www.BarbarasProperties.com

1070 DUPLEXS FOR SALE the ti-me Manasota Key newly remodeled BEST VALUE IN i G ?iT Prices on these properties have been reduced. 4 Plex One bedroom apart- VENICE ments with Lanais overlooking 5 Minutes to A free service of the Venice Gondolier Sun to regular retail advertisers. Lemon Bay and Downtown & Beach PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS! $97,400 The Gondolier Sun recognizes prices are going down! $599,999. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath DBL PARADISE REALTY OF VENICE, INC. Englewood Realty, Inc. wide. 55+ Ridgewood POINTE OF PALMS REAL ESTATE, INC. 488-1111 941-474-6000 MHP, Enclosed porch 408-7990 with acrylic windows and www.engelwoodrealtyfl.com $449,000 - BELLAGIO! window treatments. Eat Customized, expanded and upgraded 2 bedroom, 3 full $349,000 - PELICAN POINTE lowest priced pool home is immaculate and move- Manasota key newly remodeled in kitchen & dining baths, double garage on cul-de-sac street near tennis and pool. Gated community. in ready. Ryland built 3 bedroom Kapok model boasts 1957 sq. ft. under air and MLS# 564256 4 Plex One bedroom apart- room. Fans in every perfect floor plan for entertaining. Private dining area, spacious great room, open room & ouside shed. All kitchen and lanai overlooking heated pool. ments with Lanais overlooking $77,000 - FURNISHED. 2 bedrooms, 2 bath double wide w/carport, screened lanai, Lemon Bay and appliances & washer & dryer Call for Appt. workshop, 55+ park with clubhouse and pool. Low maintenance fees. PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS! MLS # 554805 941-716-3598 or $325,000 - PELICAN POINTE. Scoop up this deal! 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car $599,999. garage, Sam Rodgers Egret floor plan. Extremely well cared for 2000 sq. ft. home Englewood Realty, Inc. 941-423-2859 $159,000 - VIVIENDA. Nicely landscaped and maintained 2 bedrooms, 2 bath free on oversized cul-de-sac lot. Open floor plan and upgraded appliances, tray ceilings 941-474-6000 standing villa, tiled flooring, Florida room and garage. 55+ community. and large lanai. MLS#558896 www.englewoodrealtyfl.com 1110 OUT OF AREA HOMES $199,000 - MAKE AN OFFER! 2 bedroom, 2 bath split plan home with Florida $399,900 - R EDUCED $80 K . P elican P ointe. Three bedroom, 3 bath pool home 1090 MOBILE HOMES room, country kitchen and caged pool on corner lot in area of fine quality homes near with 2200 + sq. ft. of living area including formal dining area and fabulous den with Capri Isles golfing. FOR SALE HELEN, GA Chalet with custom built-ins and a lanai with pool/spa overlooking the tropical preserve. MLS#569112 mountain views. 3BR 3 $4000 Down-$21,500 1/2BA, great rental income. $269,900 - ISLAND OF VENICE! Furnished 3 bedroom plus office/den, new Harbor Cove-North Port Reduced to sell. $250,000. kitchen w/center island, fenced rear yard, bike to beach from great location. CENTURY 21 ALMAR AND ASSOCIATES 2B/1B Furn Mobile Hm in 493-2121 OR 485-0021 941-270-2676 8523818 MLS #561740 Beautiful 55+Waterfront Park $168,000 - GREAT PRICE on this Ross built home. Features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths $695/mo includes lot rent 1115 TRADE/ Owner Finance RICHARD BRADWAY AND ASSOCIATES, INC. with split bedroom floor plan, vaulted ceiling and lanai. Super location close to EXCHANGE 412-3323 Shamrock Park. Property is being offered with a 1 year home protection plan 941- 423-1225 V#2063 1br/1ba Mobile home in Your area home for our 2/1 $192,500 - LOWEST PRICE. – Here it is! Ground floor 2 bedroom, 2 bath with Osprey 55+ park, nice lot income cabin in N.C. mtn den and garage in beautiful L’Pavia. Community center with pool, kitchen, fitness Make reasonable offer. resort, hot tub, $175k to center and cabana. Minutes to Venice Island. (941)-966-2496 $225k 941-302-3639 Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008, Real Estate • Classified Page 3

1210 HOMES FOR RENT 1210 HOMES FOR RENT 1210 HOMES FOR RENT 1210 HOMES FOR RENT 1210 HOMES FOR RENT 1240 CONDOS/VILLAS 1240 CONDOS/VILLAS 1240 CONDOS/VILLAS FOR RENT FOR RENT FOR RENT N.P. 2/2/1, lanai on lake, S VENICE, 2/2/1, lanai tile VENICE GDNS 3/2/2, $1200 HeritageLake, PC 2/2 completely furnished, close flrs, sm pet ok, $800, family Remodeled, tile, fans, PGI 3/2/1, Newer unit, 1st CHARLEVOI BEAUTY! $695/mo,new,furn/unfur floor, no smoking, no pets, to shopping. $750 No P.C. 3/2, pool & lanai $900 PORT CHARLOTTE 3/2/2 n’hood. Annual. 1st/ Lst/Sec. 1900sf, pet w/dep, 1/L/S 55+ community. Open n. 1st fl, sm. pet OK,sec. gated, pool. $900/mo. Call smoking 941-456-1036 mo. 161 Lenore, Call Doug TILE, JACCUZZI TUB, (973)-964-3672 941-475-2533 for info. (941)-268-7718 or FENCED, PETS O.K. floor plan 2/2, 3rd. floor, (941) 639-2788. PG 941-639-6602 N.P. BEAUTIFUL NEWER S. Venice 2/2/1 with scr. elevator, wheelchair 629-3412 $900.00 + SECURITY Nokomis Bch area. Cozy Realty, Jose. PGI lovely brand new, 3/2/2 W/LANAI, CLOSE lanai, Pets ok, Avail. Jan. accessible. Lots CALL 941-235-5507 unfurn. 2BR/1BA, wlk to 3/2/1. End unit, tile/carpet TO ALL SCHOOLS, NR I-75 P.C. 3/2/1 Canal, Dock, 18th. $700/mo 1st & sec. of storage & closets. Island of Venice, Bayfront bch & shopping w/cty flrs., granite counter tops. $950/mo 941-240-5555 Awesome View, 155 Poin- PORT CHARLOTTE 4/1, (407)-619-7800 $1,000 mo. Annual. Complex, Pvt Beach or 917-224-9722 settia Circle, $850/mo. all tile, avail. now. $950 water + small pet OK. $950/mo. 941-575-7441 S. VENICE No smoking, no pets. Access, 2br/2ba Condo, 941-362-3095 mo. or lease option $840/mo. 941-484-0172 N.P. Cozy 2/1/1, nice area 2br/1ba/1cg, Walking dis- Sue Ellen Fumich Boat Dock Rental Avail, PGI WATERFRONT $1100. (941)-575-6482 near library & post office, P.C. 3/2/1, quiet cul-de- tance to Ferry & beach. VENICE ISLAND, 3/2, Pool Century 21 Sunbelt Joshua 847-878-0703 Condo. Spacious 2/2, $650/mo. 1st & Sec. sac, sailboat canal, appl. PORT CHARLOTTE CAR (941)-497-7077 home, 3 blks to beach. (941)-276-2894 lanai w/water view. (941)-416-1626 Large 2/2 condo 2nd. Credit ck. $800 mo. + sec. BUFF 4 car gar. +RV, car- $1500/mo Annual. 1st/Lst Off of Aqui Esta. 4 NP! NS! (720)-480-5410 S. Venice 2br/2ba/1cg, floor. No smoking, no ✰NEED A RENTAL✰ port +3/2.5, 2400 sf A/C, & Sec. (941)-539-5118 CONDO LIVING @ unit complex. $700, Scr. lanai, $785/mo Your pets. Furnished $695.00 P.C. 3/2/2 near Jr. Hi. lg. htd pool, jac. 5 min to Mall. APARTMENT PRICES First, last & security. Paradise Properties 1st, last & sec. can buy VENICE, CLEAN & READY unfurnished $650.00. fam. rm., fireplace, NS. $1900. (305)-216-9565. Small pets okay. No & Rentals, Inc. this 2/2. (941)-497-2565 FOR YOU... Maint free, Includes $950/ mo. 1st, last & sec. age limits. 239-939- 941-625-RENT PORT CHARLOTTE, New 2 & 3br’s homes, 2 1ST MONTH FREE AND cable, water, w/d. First (941)-769-4077 S. Venice 2BR/2BA/CP, 7674 M-F 9-5, 805- York section. 3/2/1. w/pools, $700-$975/mo. REDUCED SEC. DEP. month and security corner lot, fenced yd 698-9835 after New Years Specials P.C. 3/2/2 New Custom $850 mo. Call Rick (941) Gulf Coast Rentals & Real FOR NEW TENANT. deposits. Call w/6’ priv. fence, hot tub, 5:00pm & weekends 2 BEDROOMS Built $950. ALSO- 2/2/2 993-9887. Estate Co. (941)492-4280 HERON COVE APTS (941) 380-2823 4134 Allure $550 Gulf access canal $925. Available May 1st. Of Engle (off Dearborn) NORTH PORT condo 2/2 8148 Skile $600 ALSO- 2/2/2, Fenced Port Charlotte, Orlando Price negotiable!!! VENICE: 2/2/1, FL rm & Spacious 1300sf 2br PGI: Waterfront 2/2/CP Yard, Tile Throughout, den-lanai-garage, W/D-CHA 18423 Wayne $700 Blvd. 2/2/1, lanai, all tile 941-223-8112 or email sunroom, completely w/den or 3BR w/scr lanai, condo w/dock. Furn $900 2048 Doria-Pool $750 $875. (516)-232-5851 near schools, $800 mo. [email protected] remodeled. New kitchen & pool $850 unf,. $900 furn. annual/$1500 Seasonal . SOLAR Htd pool, Gazebo, (239)-287-2892 3 BEDROOMS P.C. 3/2/2, appliances, Call Rick (941) 993-9887 appliances, new verticals, No pets. 941-625-8107. 5691 Kismet $650 S. VENICE NEWLY REMOD- rugs, tile. W/D. Must see. tennis court, close to bch & P.C. 55+ 1/1 Essex House, 4003 Bula $725 pool, $1150 mo. 1st. + PORT CHARLOTTE: Lrg., ELED 2br/1ba/1cg No pets $950/mo. + Sec. 1314 walking distance to publix & PORT CHARLOTTE 20005 Sancraft $750 sec. Negotiable. Avail. Feb 2 bedroom, 1 bath, CHA, $795/mo 1st, L & sec Sr. & Cypress Ave. East Gate. No walgreens. Sm pets & fam- n/s, n/p, pool, tennis, $450 2/2, all Appl. W/D, 17241 Sabrina $750 1st. (813) 562-4785 NEW blinds and carpets, Vet disc. 941-468-4970 pets. 941-483-1044 or ilies are welcome. RENT mo. Annual lease. (239)- Pool, Scrnd Lanai, 941-629-1121 941-223-7457 STARTING AT $900/mo. 313-0290 Great View of Lake & P.C. waterfront 3/2.5/2, no pets, $600 mo.(941)- S. Venice, 171 Abalone, Visit our website for a pool, brand new, direct sail- 743-3489 (941)-473-0450 Pool. Quiet Modern complete list of rentals 2/1/1CG. Nice & clean w/ WATERFRONT 3/2/1 P.G. Charlevoi 2/2 boat access, lease option www.HeronCoveFL.com Bimini Bay. No Pets. www.allfloridarealty.com Pt Char - 2/2 lanai $599. new AC. $745/mo. 210 Delido Court luxury Condo 55+, desir- (941) 204-2141 AVAILABLE NOW! (941) 629-7709 3/2 lanai $715. 3/2/2 Call 941-376-7740 $900/mo. 1st & sec. able 1st floor, furnished, Call 941-626-2293 lanai with water view, North Port, 10 brand P.C./Gulf Cove, Rent to Own, $849. All great loc. S. Venice, 5050 Lucine PUNTA GORDA ISLES 5440 Joslyn Terr, big 2/2/2, heated pool, annual, new 3/2/2’s. Different Move-in cond. (941) 240- Rd., 2/2/2CG, close to Wm Mineral Springs, like new New 2/2 Condo. Newly encl lanai, patio, tile flrs, $795 /month plus sec. floor plans, fully appli- 1749. Venice ferry. $850/mo. Call 2/2 split floor plan, tiled scr D.C. 2/2, lanai, cath. ceil., Furnished. Clubhouse, Ten- cathedral clgs, $800/mo. (941) 639 - 8640 anced, W/D, tiled, hur- (941)-769-5003 941-376-7740 porch, huge fenced yd, nr tile, wood cab., granite, w/d nis, Elevator. Annual/ Pt. Char. 2BR/1BA w/ included. Pets okay. $675- ricane windows, sprin- springs & spa. Own well. No PC 2/2 condo P.G. 2/1.5/CP boating com- W/D, Clean, Remodeled Sec. 15 3/2/2 w/pool, all $895 941-661-4539 Seas. www.scotttrue.com kler system, lanai, lawn more water bills. MUST SEE! (off Edgewater Dr. nr 41) munity. Peace River, Sea- 3220 Normandy appl., N/S, N/P, lawn care (239)-210-1521 serv. inc. $950 - 941-426-7625. DC Heritage Lake $695/ $500 SEC/2ND sonal $1,200 mo. 6 mo. $600+ sec 941-321-1845 incl. ready now $1100 mo. $1,150 2/2/cp, w/d, pool, $695 Mnth free if qualify REDUCED, PC Aqua Gar- $900 (504)-913-3591 Annual (941)-743-7517 (941)-391-7987 PT. CHAR. 6BR/2BA, www.nhtoflorida.com/ (941)-586-9944 dens Condo 2br/2.5ba w/ 1240 CONDOS/VILLAS lanai, unfurnished, new car- PC $875 251 E. Tarpon $1,195 + security. For REDUCED Engl $550/mo. 1/1 pic.doc (603)-930-0718 Nokomis 223 Shore T Rd., 3/2/2 Tons of Living Space, FOR RENT PC 2/2/2 new Villa. 55+ pet, washer/dryer, pool, Details 941-504-5468 Cottage on Canal, No Bridges, 1 Deep Creek Condo 2/2 New 2/1 w/fully tiled floors, neat Split Encl. Lanai 941-628- gated community. Handi- water included. $550/ or 2 Adults, N/S, N/P. cap access. $1000 mo. & Clean, wlk to bch from 9810 PT. CHARLOTTE, 2006 1/1 Condo, 2 blks from Venice Appliances, Pool, Tennis month. Annual lease First, 1st/L/Sec Ann 941-349-0743 yearly. 941-661-2810. Last, Sec. No smoking, No House in gated comm. Bch, most util incl., $600/mo. $675. mo water included here for only $750/mo. PC * WHY RENT! pets. (941)-743-7474 w/amenities. 2/2/2 w/den, SNOOK FISHERMEN! For Photos: [email protected] 941-276-2779 PC 2/2/CP 1st flr. 1600 sf, 941-376-7740 1ST TIME BUYERS OK! 1800 SF, pets ok. $995. Furnished family home, Alli- 561-901-1361 end unit, pool, W/D, near $1000 DOWN $500/MO DEEP CREEK Heritage Lake Nokomis 3br/1ba, Newly Ren- First, last, sec. w/lease opt. gator Creek. Dock, boat hosp. $650 mo. incl. water ovated, Boat Dock, Waterfront, CALL DAVE 268-4921 Park 3/2, carport, 1 yr. old, /cable. 941-626-4979. 941-485-4712 access to Harbor/Gulf, 3/2 * 2BR/2BA +library, luxu- gated. $750 mo. 1 mo. $975/mo. 1st/L & 1/2 Sec PC 2/2 or 3/2, tile, lanai, screened porch overlooking rious waterfront, furn, dep. 216-409-4811. PC 2/2/CP, furnished, pool, SUNBELT MGT. Pt.Charlotte 3/1, 1,100 sq. (941)-484-0642 appl. w/d $675-$925 mo. water. $1,500 monthly. + penthouse. Island of tennis, hot tub, water furn. SERVICES ft. , newly renovated, $550 E. Engl Villa 2/2, Gulf Cove NOKOMIS, W of the trail, 1 1st + sec. Annual. Small pet deposit (404)-636-3626 Venice, $4000/mo W/D. $800/mo. 941-833- okay. (941)-626-1514 mo. (941) 815-5970 or Pt., part. furn, lanai, tile kit & 0278 941-626-6774 ✬ 4/2/2 SPACIOUS, mi. from bch, 2/2, lg FL (941)-488-8143 (561)-337-9079 So Venice, Must see, Very ba, NS, NP $700/mo + sec. HTD. POOL & SERV. room, garage, 1,500sf, PC 3 spacious BR 2BA, PC Sunshine Villas 1/1 cute, 2/2/1. Wanted clean COPIAPO CIR. DC lanai, garage, lg. yard, Punta Gorda - Seminole * 2BR/2BA Outstanding, 847-971-6878 condo, $530 mo. Water (941)-485-2639 long term tennants. $1395 MO. Exc. schools. 20094 Lakes, lovely 2/2/2. Unfur- like new, water view. incl. 1st, last & sec. Nokomis-617 King St., 2/1, $890/mo 941-266-9284 Englewood- 55 & over, N/P 941-380-9212. ✬ 3/2/1 POOL, SM. Lorenzo Ave. $875. mo. nished. $895 Furnnished Island of Venice 2/2, w/d incl, lanai, PET, HOLLY RD., PG neat, clean & ready to go PC CEDAR WOODS 2/2 (941)-766-1928 $1095 941-639-3774 SOLANA: 2/1 Furn. $1100/mo $1000 MO. @ $650/mo. pool, end unit. No P/S, CHA, walk-in closet, W/D, free cable, 1st, last, sec, (941)-488-8143 Special $600/mo for 1st 6 Call 941-376-7740 Punta Gorda - unfurn. $500/mo. plus electric. pool, N/P, N/S. $625. COMPLETE LISTINGS 3/2/2 pool, Burnt Str Area mths. 201-638-5805 Lease. 603-305-5515. North Port 2005, 3/2/2, (941) 380-1663. 2/1, ground floor, close to (941) 764-7777 PC - Remodeled Furnished homes avail. W/D, Pets OK, Near beach & Sharkey’s. Annual PG - BS Meadows, 2/2, (941) 627-9555 Golf - Pool - School RentAHomeSrvs 637-6797 South Gulf Cove Englewood. If you’re over Toledo Blade $950/mo., $850/mo. Kat Dills, 1276 sf, 1st flr, appl, incll. www.sunbeltmgt 5BR - 2Ba $1050 Brand New 4/2/3 car 55...inquire now. Sunrise Vil- 941-928-8241 Punta Gorda 4BR. $780. (941)-234-6345 w/d, pool. $725/mo. No services.com Large pool 30x15 garage on the water! las, 2/2/2, near new. Annu- 941- 585-9563. 1 BR effi- pets, 941-575-9197 $700 moves you in! al 941-662-9369 North Port 3/2 $800/mo. View of Golf Course ciencies, start at $450. all YES ATHENS TOWNHOUSE Also 3/2 1500sqft Near PC school Rent and receive a Dis- 3 CONDOS, ROTONDA VENICE, FAIRWAYS OF PG Newer Condo 3/2 2br/1.5 marble bath, great loc, util+ cable. 941- 585-9563 RIVER HOUSE 1/1 & 2/2, $850/mo Beacon Dr 941-255-1471 ney vacation! CAPRI. Unfurn, 2br/2ba att gated, W/D, top floor, eleva- walk to bch & Venice Ave shops Call 941-628-6226. PUNTA GORDA ISLES Call Connie Nowell turnkey, whistle clean, tor, pool, tennis. $1,050 PC Clean, Updated garage, end unit, incl W/D, Annual (941)-485-7645 210 Delido Court 3/2/1 beautiful, high end, lg rms, mo. 562-397-2755. North Port 3/2/2 2006, 941-628-0949 2 pools, 1 htd & sauna, nr cable & pest control. 2/1/1, $675. & 3/1/CP $900/mo. 1st & security. VENICE AVE/SANLINO solar heated pool, all RentMeFlorida.com gulf beaches, on Rotonda $995/mo. annual rent + $700. + Sec. 941-916- Call 941-626-2293 PG, 2/2, 1276 SF, W/D, CONDO NEW - be the 1st appl, pool & lawn ser- river, clubhse, 6 golf cours- 0896 Owner/Agent. STOP RENTING START Sec. & Util. 2 persons, N/P, pool, no pets. $700/mo, occupant 2/2/den, Full vices, close to Cranberry PUNTA GORDA WATER- es, tennis, s. board Season- N/S. Avail Feb 1. (941)- OWNING! al or Annual. No Pets! 1st., last, sec. annual, Amenities, $1000/mo Elem, shopping, 41, I75, PC 2/2/1 duplex FRONT 2/2 with pool, Rent to Own Programs Owner 941-474-4999 484-0860 (941)-639-8125 (941)-966-6821 $1300 1st/Sec, 941- w/lanai, 21254 Stillwa- $1000 mo. 3108 Shannon avail. 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Venice Condo, BRAND NEW 764-0761 or 258-8874 ter Sm. pet ok. $675. Dr. Call 561-512-8769. 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1240 CONDOS/VILLAS 1300 DUPLEXES 1300 DUPLEXES 1320 APARTMENTS 1320 APARTMENTS 1320 APARTMENTS 1350 EFFICIENCIES 1360 ROOMS FOR RENT FOR RENT FOR RENT FOR RENT FOR RENT FOR RENT FOR RENT FOR RENT VENICE GDNS, 2/1, E. ENGL 2/1 Furn. w/wash- ISLAND OF VENICE, ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ VENICE ISLAND, Large 2 FLAMINGO MOTEL, PG, 1 & PG Furn Bed/Sitting Room, encl lanai, W/D, 1 sm 2BR/1BA on waterway, CHARLOTTE HARBOR Bedroom apt., Nice 2 rm. efficiencies, pool, er/dryer.Yrly/monthly/seas., 2 Efficiencies $450/$500. Pri Bath. Kitchen & Laundry pet. 1711 Bal Harbour, kitchen & complete laun- Location, $750 inc. cable, $180 wk. & up. lease option avail. 941-320- 1st, last, sec. Lease. PGI WATERFRONT Priv. $500 mo, incl util, $725/mo 941-539-7273 7971 or 412-0570 dry facility. Must have NP/NS. 941-743-4663. 2/2 Tile through-out water & cable, avail. now 941-286-6511,639-7750 phone,cable. ONE person. good credentials. 941-587-9997 Venice Isl Condo, 2/1.5, 1st Flr dock, large back yard, NOKOMIS STUDIO Avail References Required. E. ENGL 2/1, CANAL, $825/mo. + electric. End Unit, Everything New, N/S. CHARLOTTE HARBOR 1 mo. off street parking, Venice Island, 2/1.5, all now! $200/wk annual, Utils 941-639-7507 SM. INDOOR PET OK! 1st/L/Sec. 248-640- $750 + Dep. By Owner. (941)- FREE, new 1br, unfurn, c/h/a, W/D in building, small new, near beach, N/P, N/S, Incl $300 Deposit, No Pets, $625 INCL LAWNCARE 0286 or 248-698-1110 fans, N/P. $595/mo. (941)- PT CHARLOTTE - Room for 497-1111 Annual 1st., last + sec., annual 941-484-3656 941-460-9403 ask for Vern 587-7828 or 941-918-2078 pet ok. $700 mo. rent $125 & up. lease, (941)-766-1588 COUPLES WELCOME! VENICE ISLAND, 2 blks to annual lease. 1st, last CLEAN furn. efficiency apts. 941-504-5468 beach or shop, completely E. Engl, 2/1, quiet area, MURDOCK, 2/1.5, w/w car- Efficiencies 1 & 2 Bedroom & security. water - VICTORIA POINTE APT. So.PG $180-$200 per wk, redone, 2/2 end unit, 1st flr, laundry rm, $650/mo pet, screened lanai, W/D apts. furnished. $175-up. 2/1 apts. avail., Rent start incl util/cable, no pets.Call hook-up, fans, lawn care sewer yard care PUNTA GORDA ISLE, lg hm, $567, 3950 S. Sumter 941-740-0491. pool, 55+ Annual $950/mo. w/ $500. sec. dep. included, no pets. Triangle Motel included $135 wk + sec dep, kit, Blvd, NP 941-423-8720 (941)-223-6318 941-475-5081 $675/mo. Call 941-769- 639-8356 941-626-0552 TROPICAL BAY INN laundry, pool priveldges. Venice Island, 2B/2B Screen 6548 Days or 941-639- ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MOTEL Char. Harbor Water- N/P, N/S. 941-628-0349 E. ENGLEWOOD Detached Eng. Poolside Furn Apt. EQUAL HOUSING lanai, Pool, Walk to 8829 evenings. OPPORTUNITY front, 2 rm suite, furn., full Villa, Lg. 2/2, NS. w/d hook- Town Center, Utils Incl. Punta Gorda, clean, furn, Beach/Downtown, Furn., Murdock Area, 2/2/1, lg. kit, sofa, TV, sep. rm w/qn. up, carport. No pets. $675/mo (941)-223- Port Charlotte, furnished VILLA SAN CARLOS II cable, pool & utilities incl. and Affordable & Immaculate. walk-in closet, pantry, water 22250 Vick St. PC. bed. Call 941-625-3004. $695/mo. 941-284-5527 6572 1/1, $700 mo. included util- fish from private dock. Close N/S, N/P (941)-412-9003 Now Available -1 bedroom incl. $600 941-423-0486 ities. Long or short term. VENICE STUDIO Immacu- to I-75. $100/wk. 941-575- EAST ENGLEWOOD 2/1 For 62 or Older - HUD Sub- 9577 N. Port, Wm. Min Springs, ENGL NEW APT. (941)-623-7487 late, quiet, $600/mo. 1280 TOWNHOUSES w/w carpet, W/D hook-up, sidized Rents, income lim- $600/mo. 1/1, Liv rm, Car- $700 +SEC. MOVES YOU its apply. Call for applica- util. incl. N/P, N/S, 1-yr FOR RENT lawn care. N/P $575/mo. Pt Char. 1/1 washer-dryer, Retired person to share port, 406 Granada Blvd. IN! 2/1, new w/d, pool, $550 Olean nr. hosp. tion. 941-624-4404. lease, 1st/Lst/Sec, house in excellent location. 941-769-6548 days / 941- bkgrnd check (941)- Deep Creek on Golf course, 941-426-3804 refrig. (941)-473-8223 Annual, N/S, N/P Call Flip $135/week. (941)-625- 639-8829 evenings. 416-0142 3/2.5/1cp, very spacious, NOKOMIS area, spacious (941) 505-0482 5783 ENGL. 1/1 Quiet, refur- tile, roman tub, stainless Eng 2 & 3 Bed 1st + Sec. 3/2, near beach & shop- VENICE, affordable, Jacar- bished. Sr. Friendly Punta Gorda 2/1, tile appliances, new W/D Hkup, Pets OK 941- ping. 2 car garage. Villa San Carlos anda area, furn studio, all util, 1370 RENTALS $550/mo incls water. Refs. throughout, central air & Apartments cond.$850. 941-628-8570 240-1772 $600 up $900/mo. (805)-569-9009 no stove, N/P, N/S. $600 $300 sec. 941-223-1809 heat, $600 mo. Now accepting applica- TO SHARE SandDollar Prop SW FL annual (941)-302-0023 Deep Creek, Brand New! NP 2/1 $575/mo. Small pet (941)-639-2823 tions for housing for the elderly, 62 and older, or 2/2.5 on Golf Course, new ok. Fenced yard. $600. dep. Engl/Cape Haze 1st MTH ASSISTED Living facilities, ENG. 2BR/1.5BA Tile PUNTA GORDA 1/1- $725 needing features of acces- appliances, w/d, Pool, $875 W/D hook up. 6015 Deming 1360 ROOMS Come live with me & enjoy Floors Lanai, Conve- FREE, 1/1/cp, quiet & mo. 2/1- $875 mo. Pool, sible units, income limits mo. (941) 276-5488 Ave. 239-272-4548 clean W/D hookup $570 FOR RENT a clean quiet environment. nient loc. $625/mo utilities included. No pets. apply. Limited availability. (941)-276-8414 + sec 941-626-3581 Please call 941-624-2266 Punta Gorda, country, furn., 1st/last & $500 sec. PUNTA GORDA- 2/1, CHA, W/W 2515 Myrtle Ave. $80/Week for Single or 1/1, htd. pool, spa, pond, 3 NS, No pets carpet, W/D hookup, screen Call (909)-350-2829. $100/week for a Couple DEEP CREEK 3/2 pool, non acres, , w/d, pets ok. $600 lanai, lawn care, water/sewer ENGLEWOOD WATERFONT (NEED HELP?) UP TO PG, Full House Priv smoking woman pref, near mo or seasonal. (239)-225- DAVE 475-7011 inc. $575 mo. No pets! 941- 1/1, Very Clean, Close to shopping. $450 mo; plus 769-6548 days, 941-639- Call 941-626-3230 8416 Shopping, No Pets $1,500 IN utilites. 941-204-7413 8829 evenings. Eng. UNBELEIVEABLE $580/mo 941-475-5409 FREE RENT 1340 MOBILE HOMES 3/2/2 on water w/dock, includes util/cable/ph & Female Roomate for Clean, 1300 DUPLEXES 1/1/CP WATER UBC $495 PUNTA GORDA Big 2/1 WOODMERE FOR RENT 2/1 NEW PAINT TILE $545 brand new kitchen, appli- HERON COVE APTS. locat- internet Pet/Smoke ok Quite, Home by S. Venice FOR RENT APARTMENTS 2/2/CP W/ SHED $650 ances & tile. Large yard. ed about 10 mins. from 1/2 mi. to Deep Creek $500/mo 941-979-9025 Ferry. Pet OK., Lrg. Furn. room OF VENICE 1 MONTH FREE RENT!!! WEST COAST PROP.MGT - Very private. $695 mo. Venice in Engle. all 1,300sf, 2 boat ramp, 3/2/cp, CHA, / priv bath. $575. incl. utils. Starting at $782/mo. 3900 A P.C. Nice area, Lrg. Mas- 941-473-0718 Brent (786)-255-2805 & 3 BR’s unfurn. from $825 W/D, 1 1/4 acres, $900 (941)-497-2424 Pt. Char 2/1, quiet & Woodmere Park Blvd. ter bed & bath. Very nice RentalsFlorida.net - to $900. 1st & 2nd mos. mo. includes mowing, NP. clean. Close to 41. Small _ Venice, 1/1 screened lanai, 941-496-4161 kitchen. Util. incl. on canal. PC. Wanted clean working pets OK. $680/mo. private yard, near 41, small rent 1/2 off. Short/long term (941)-743-6601 Engl 1br/1.5ba/1cg $650. mo. 941-627-4344 lady, private bath, water- 1st/L/$400 Sec. 941- pet ok! $650 mo. (917)- lease. REDUCED sec. dep. on ICW/Stump Pass. 1yr Nokomis 203 N. Sierra, front, $400. mo. (941)-629- 423-2856 or 974-8260 (941)-473-0450 CLEAN & SOBER Recov- lease, no pets, W/D _ UP TO $2,500 $550/mo. No pets. Very 6155 no smoking. www.HeronCoveFL.com ery Housing in PC. Men & 941-716-2177 $925/mo (914)466- _ Warm Min Springs 337-341 FREE RENT clean in & out. Call aft. 6PM Women. Interested in 3444, (845)-255-1111 Santurce Ave. 2/1 , unfurn, (941)-488-7412 Share Home. I seek a resp. NEW YEAR`S SPECIAL 0 sobriety 941-624-3748 !st/last/Sec TOLEDO CLUB _mature woman, reasonable ISLAND OF VENICE $700 Move-in + Free Rent Englewood 2/2/1, large NOKOMIS: rent in exchange for house- 941-716-7878/ 626-7002 Eff, 1 & 2 br, 1-yr lease. APARTMENTS Gulf Cove area. Nice home. 2 beds avail lanai, W/D hook up, New 1BR/1BA and 2BR/1BA keeping. (941)-485-2266 Immed. occup. No pets. Apartment Homes $500/mo. Mature female 941-312-7670 Paint, N/S, Sm pet ok! (941)-914-2760 1320 APARTMENTS (941)-416-5757 starting at $570/mo. preferred. Call SINGLE MALE looking for 201-638-5805 Brand New PUNTA GORDA, 2005 dou- (941)-623-2906 for appt. same, NS, furn. rm. $450 2/2 Plus Den. New 2110 FOR RENT 3500 Island Club Dr. blewide on private land. N.P. Close to 41 & Biscayne mo. incl. util. Will be Redmund St. P.C. City Water MANASOTA Key 1BR on North Port 2/2, W&D, Dishwasher. Furn lg rm, Utils Incl, No screened. (941)-743-4715 $800 mo. 813-240-8386 *DNTOWN VENICE Embassy beach very quiet area. Big 1br apt. $650/mo. + $600 941-423-6600 $650 mo. 941-456-0875. Pets/Smoke/Drink, $100/Wk ENGLEWOOD 2br/2ba porch. Small pet ok. $850 VENICE BEACH 2/2 Condo, 2/2 w/ Lanai, Laundry Sec. Walk to beach & church- mo. + sec. 941-661-7120 +Sec Dep 941-536-6582 tiled, $650/mo unfurn w/ Rent to Own HOLIDAY Ocean View, pool, Furn. Hookup, Tile Flrs, Very es. NP (941)-484-3436 VENICE (2) 1BR/1BA on lanai, W/D hook up, pets PARK, 55+, 2BR/2BA on N. Port off Toledo Blade, suite, $750/mo Contact Clean, E. Engl. $650/mo MANASOTA KEY, STEPS Venice Ave. 2 blks from ok, (941)-626-7158 saltwater canal w/ dock, 1BR/1BA, house priviledges, [email protected] (941)-697-5127 *2/1 ENGLEWOOD, TO THE BEACH, 2/1, beach. $600 & $750/mo. Gulf Access $690/mo $400/mo. plus utilities. Invest- 3 MOS. FREE! furn, util & incl cable. N/P (941)-496-4145 A NEWER 2/2 ENGLEWOOD 2BR/2BA, 941-624-6772 ment Rlty (941)-492-5050 PETS OK. $270/wk long term 1390 VACATION/SEAS Harb. Heights, great shape newly decorated, VENICE - Newly Remodeled, (941)-716-3660 Several AvaiL. From $400 - NP Asking Church-Going pr RENTALS $690/mo, flexible move-in immaculate. $650/mo. NEW PAINT, NEW 1br $650, 2BR $725. $750. Punta Gorda, Noca- to share home, Unfurn, lg cost. Paul, Thos. Ryan 941-698-4061 TILE. $600/MO. N/Pets Sea Jay Apts. MOVE IN SPECIALS tee & Kings Hwy. Incl. CHA. rm, $112. wk & $100. 3br/2ba N/S Executive Assoc. (941) 205-2140. (941)-475-2178 (941)-232-9893 ENGLEWOOD, spacious W/ UP TO $1200 1st, Last, & Sec. 941-624- dep 941-423-8712 Condo in Rotonda. mar- Charlotte Harbor large. 3br/2ba, w/dishwasher A Brand New Lrg. Villa Style, IN INCENTIVES VENICE ISL, 1/1, re-mod- 0355 ble bath tub with spa NP, Pool Home to Share, 1/1, near I-75 $575 mo + & W/D, $750/mo. + 2/2/2, Vaulted, Tile, Scrnd. Spacious 1, 2 & 3BR apts. eled, all tile, sm quiet com- jets, Pool, Furn Room, Fem Pref., sec. Also, 2/1 $625 mo + dep. 941-474-4921 Lanai, Fans, W&D Hookup, Starting at $750/mo plex, walk to bch/ shop 1345 MISC. RENTALS Beautifully furn. $500 mo, 1st/Last sec. (941) 628-6251 Lawn Care, Water. P.C. The Venetian at Capri Isles $640 An. (941)-376-3095 $1999/mo. (941)-240-2771 ENGLEWOOD: Lg. 3br $795. 941-623-5987 FOR RENT: Reasonable Cute 1 bed in PC, $545 941-484-2488 VENICE ISLAND 1BR/1BA, Lots of amenities!!! 2 full bath, ceramic tile rates, Medium to Small unit ONLY $125/Wk in PC/ Engl. 941-268-5275 remod,w/laundry hookups, Across From Beach near beach & dowtown, nice floors, stack washer & N.P. LARGE STUDIO APT, RV Lots, Boat ramp, Fishing priv. entr, cable, ac. All Util CHA, free dvd/vcr with 1 yr. Casa Madrid Apts grd flr villa style unit, dryer incl. Clean, Very newly renovated, scrnd Piers, Community Hall. Incl. 941-204-0566, 276- AVAIL. GULF BEACHFRONT lease. 760-529-9248 January Rent Free $725/mo. 1st/Sec. $300 nice, Close to Walmart. lanai, $480/mo. includes (941)485-2578 Located on Peace River 3134, 276-1025 Venice Island Condo’s Effs. 2Bd/2Ba 941-496-4161 Cute 2 bed in PC, $595. tile $800/mo 1st, last & sec. electric & Satellite. Good estuary, to Charlotte Har- & 1br. Turnkey furn., Pool, VENICE ISLAND Lrg Studio, P.C. 1st. 2 wks., FREE. lg. floors, CHA, laundry 9224 Anita Ave, Engl. Arcadia, 2/1 In Town, $600 referenced required. bor, Punta Gorda. Wk/Mo/Ann. 941-485- Clean, Quiet, Walk to Bch & room priv. entrance, house hookups, free dvd/vcr w 989-585-3326 mthly, 1st, Last & Sec. (941)-429-3015 after 5 Check us out. 7967 Town. Unfurn. Annual $595 priv., util. incl., w/d, NS/NP /1yr. lease, 760-529-9248 or (989)-295-1847 863-558-1113 941-639-5461, no answer, [email protected] Nokomis 2br/1.5ba, (941)-488-1345 call 941- 815-0505 Refs. $125. wk. + Sec. dep. DEEP CREEK 3/2/2, living, ENGLW, 2/1/1cp Walk to Charlotte Harbor 2 comp. (941)-240-0114 ALMAR RENTALS & MGT. Quiet Area, No Pets, VENICE ISLAND SERVICES. MANY dining, kitchen, big yard. shops & water, fenced, furn. apts. Tourist or annual. 1st&Sec. $700/mo. STUDIO & 1BDRM 1350 EFFICIENCIES PC large furnished room, FURNISHED UNITS TO 1039 Bismark Rd. Deep shed, scr. lanai, W/D $725 1- Efficiency, 1 - 2 bdrm. Creek. $800 mo. + 1st & (941)-484-0443 AVAILABLE NOW! central location, W/D. cable, CHOOSE FROM + sec (941)-474-6141 Modern & very clean. N/P, FOR RENT sec. 941-457-1724 or 941- (941)-735-4020 kitchen privileges, $120/ 800-964-3095 N/S (941)-764-3969 ALMAR-RENTALS.COM 661-6065. Nokomis, 1.5 room studio **VENICE ISLAND, Starting at week. (941) 626-3029. GROVE CITY/ENGL, 2/1/CP VENICE ISLAND, 1BR apt Char Harb. updated, 2/2, effs., kitchen, near buses, util $575 Efficiencies or 1bdrm’s. PC ROOM, house privileges, Deep Creek, 2/2/CP, + Den & No Pets. $595 Studio Apt. $495. Apr-May-June, 3/2, heated C/H/A, new carpet, new incl. $550-$590/mo. 1st & Must See! Walk to Beaches & clean, exc. location. Close Lanai, Clean, Quiet, Private. $675/mo. $500 Sec. Dep. 1st & Dep. Incl water. No pool on the lake, kitchen, W/D hook-up N/S. 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1390 VACATION/SEAS 1390 VACATION/SEAS 1390 VACATION/SEAS 1500 LOTS & ACREAGE 1600 BUSINESS 1610 BUSINESS 1610 BUSINESS 1610 BUSINESS RENTALS RENTALS RENTALS FOR SALE RENTALS RENTALS RENTALS P.C.- Close to Shopping & Commercial Office OFFICE SPACE Island of Venice, Bayfront SENIOR RENTALS I75! Sewer/ Water. LAWN BUSINESS 12 yrs. TAKE OUT & DELIVERY REST, Pt. Charlotte 1 Br’s, Space $1,600 sq. ft. 1,800 s.f. in attractive Complex, Pvt Beach Cleared & Recently est., 40 + customers. All OPEN & MAKING $$, TURNKEY, AVAIL FEB & MARCH Flex short terms. Incl. $1,700 + tax & CAM. bldg. downtown Punta Access, 2br/2ba Condo, Surveyed! $29,900. residential. Enclosed trailer, SURGERY FORCES SALE. ENG. Manasota Key/Englewood Meals, Transportation 941-204-1665 Will divide to (2) 800 sq. Gorda, plenty of Boat Dock Rental Avail, Xmark & all requipment $17K. SERIOUS ENQ ONLY. 1br/1ba, views, beach & Social Events, Pets ft. units for $875 & parking. $1,490/mo. (941)-830-0071 Joshua 847-878-0703 welcome. Affordable Punta Gorda East of $32,000. 941-766-9769 access $2000-$2800 $850 + per unit. Locat- no lease required NEW YEAR’S RATES! Route 31. 5 acres ed in Collingswood Pro- 218-310-2200 VENICE AVENUE mthly (941)-626-7158 NATIONAL FRANCHISE SUB Manasota Key 3 bedroom ?Call & Tour Now 0BEST OFFER!! fessional Center. Imme- COMMERCIAL OR OFFICE 941-629-0043 SHOP, can also be pur- OFFICE space avail. Down- Beach Area/ Manasota Key Condo Gulf front penthouse (360)-774-2600 diate availability. (941) USE $750SQFT $750/MO chased as independant. 12 town PG upstairs. 1 room 1 and 2 bedroom Furn. available now. Fantastic 833-1013 ext. 104. (941)-497-0775 Solana 2/1 Furn seas + years same location. High $325, 2 rooms $600, util. Apts. Long or Short term views and two pools 1515 WATERFRONT incl. Jerry 941-391-4856. $1200/mo; furn/unfurn. annual Englewood on 776 nr Sunny- rentals. rates Starting at Englewood Realty, Inc. traffic area. Owners retiring. VENICE: 1150 SF Office $800/mo. + elec, priv. brook, 1,500sf retail or $1,300.00 per month 941-474-6000 2 Waterfront multi-fam building $155,000. Call 941-743- Warehouse on entrance. (941) 380-1663. office & 1,000sf storage. includes utilities. www.engelwoodrealtyfl.com lots zoned for 5 units ea, $75K 6363. Seaboard Ave. $950 VENICE ISLAND - Beach $1,500/mo. 941-474-5617 Englewood Realty, Inc. ea. or $139K/both Owner fin. 941-485-1119 Manasota Key condo condo 1/1, furnished, 941-474-6633 RESTAURANT 941-474-6000 ENGLEWOOD, 1,000 sq. ft. 1st Month Rent Free! avail Jan, Feb & Mar due newly decorated. Beach 1st time offered. Same AVAILABLE NOW! Boutique VENICE: 4800 SF NP: All Year Canal, Fresh Port Charlotte Char Harb, 2/1, CHA, furn. to cancel 2/2 pool priv. front, htd pool, no pets. 1 owners 25yrs. Excellent style / office. $1200/mo Office/Warehouse, Fully Air Water, Great Fishing, Payed Executive Office Suites W/D. Util/cable incl. No bch views. $2500/ mo mo min. Avail. April/June volume. Great owner bene- 941-743-2851 Conditioned, 12’ Overhead $22k will sell for $13k, Receptionist, all util. & S/NP.$1300 mo for 3mos. 201-638-5805 July! 941-485-9056 fits. All employees in place. Door. 941-485-1119 (941)-429-6070 other support svcs. $825ann. (941)-276-0136 Must sign confidentiality VENICE ISLAND!!!! Near FOR LEASE Omni Executive Center NOKOMIS furnished, walk to agreement. Fred Smith DEEP CREEK 3/2/2, util. beach, Beautifully Furn 1520 OUT OF TOWN A Friendly Place to be! 1615 INCOME beach, fishing dock on inter- 1/1 apt. Seasonal $1500, Realty 941-475-5686 OFFICE/RETAIL incl., near Golf Course, Sm. LOTS Industrial or Commercial 4055 TAMIAMI TRAIL PROPERTY coastal, 1 bedrm. $500/wk. Annual $750. 941-486-0225 pet OK. N/S, Jan - April, (941)-488-3252 Restaurant, Popular Fran- Buildings Across from Bob Evans $1800 mo. 941-258-6547 VENICE LARGE 1 BEDRM 24+/- Acres McRae Geor- We have many to pick Call Marj or Jan 3750 SF Building, totally chise, Multiple/Prime Loca- from. Call for details North Port New, 3/2 CONDO. $695/MO gia, Exc. hunting Deer/ 941-627-9755 renovated leased to Nation- Engl & Manasota Key tions, Sarasota, Venice, and prices. INCLDS WATER & SEWER Turkey w/ mobile hm al tenant. + 5500 SF Ware- 1br & 2br Apts Avail, fully fur- Furn. Non-smokers, Charlotte. Will consider PC, US 41 frontage. Comm 941-468-5453 $115k, 941-380-3027 nished, all inclusive, no pets. $2000/mo. Operating Partners (407)- Commercial showroom w/warehouse. house building. $1.1M Mary- Investment Group Seasonal/Annual. Beach Details 941-493-0623 Venice, Nokomis, Engle- WESTERN NC MOUNTAIN 923-8320 2800 sf. $1500. mo. +tx. Beth Wilson, Access. 941-474-8869 PROPERTIES Spectacular (941)-255-5300 Pref. Properties, Realtor. wood 1 & 2 Bedrooms on mycig.com (941)-637-9637. aft. 6pm. PGI condo 2/2, canal front. & off beach. Sm. pet cons. views, homes, cabins & 941-484-6279 ENGL/Manasota Key, 1br/ Avail Jan. & Mar. Discounted 1610 BUSINESS PIK-N-RUN PLAZA 941-488-7272 investment acreage. Call FREE: 2,000 SF store 1ba, Furn, Utils Incl + Cable rate W/D htd. pool. 732- RENTALS Peachland Blvd. BY OWNER, 8 APART- Cherokee Mtn GMAC Real space. You do build outs TV, 1/2 Blk to Private Beach, 793-4200, 941-575-1760. Retail/Office/Profession- MENTS, Rotonda, exc Estate for a FREE color and pay NO RENT FOR TWO Seasonal, $1300/mo. or 1500 LOTS & ACREAGE al, Newly Renovated, opportunity, 2/2’s, grt Annual. (941)-735-6490 brochure (800)841-5868 or *CLEAN, 2 room pri- YEARS! Call Rick @ (941) PGI CONDO- 2/2, 8’x25’ Plenty of Parking. 1,200 loc. Low int assumable $10,900 Select from 8 www.cherokeemountainrealty.com vate corner office. Great 815-2199. Tiled Lanai on 1st flr. 1,100 sq. ft. @ $15.00, based loan. $540K (941)473-1277 ENGLEWOOD AREA HOUSES, sf. on Canal. Heated Pool. Port Charlotte Lots. Great Englewood location. CONDOS & APTS INTOWN 1530 COMMERCIAL LOT on annual lease, Newly Renovated! No Pets Locations. For Internet Pho- $500/total moves you Great retail or Mini Storage Facility AND ON THE BEACH RENT includes CAM or Smokers. Avail. Jan.- tos & Maps Email in! (941)-662-2060 office space for rent Venice 425 units, various 1 WEEK TO 6 MONTHS Land for Sale Commercial (941)-627-3500 April. $1,850. mo. (941)- [email protected] 1040 sq ft Downtown sizes, nearly full, low rates, Englewood Realty, Inc. Land automotive site zoned 639-1866 or 941-286-7277 Aztec Plaza Venice. Hamilton PRIME MEDICAL/PRO- 1.5 M. MaryBeth Wilson, 941-474-6000 commercial intensive, to *16 SINGLE FAMILY US 41 Office Space for Square. 941-468- FESSIONAL OFFICE Preferred Properties www.englewoodrealtyfl.com accommodate 4,000 sq ft. immediate occupancy. RENTAL. New constr., E. Port Charlotte - AND 8 DUPLEX LOTS 2283 Realtors. 941-484-6279 2/2 sailing canal 2800 sf building. Call Rick Page @ Call Rick for size and Olympia Ave. PG. near ENGLEWOOD BCH HOUSE, PKG PRICE 3/2 heated pool - 2660 sf (941) 815-2199 anytime prices (941) 815-2199 hospital and Courthouse. 3br/2.5ba w/ dock, pool, RentAHomeSrvs 637-6797 $10K/PER LOT 1620 COMMER./ tennis, sleeps 8, $3200. All 800/1750/2550 sq ft 239-571-8239 1600 BUSINESS BIRD BAY PLAZA - Space units. ready for occupan- INDUST. PROP. new 2 & 3BR condo’s w/all Port Charlotte 2/1/carport, FOR SALE Available 1,400 - 5600SF Hwy. 41 frontage, Charlotte amenities. Minutes to bches, *BELOW APPRAISAL* cy NOW. Call Hubert Ihle FL rm, remodeled, W/D. Amazing US 41 Frontage! Harbor, 1,000 sq. ft. suit- Boca & boating from $2,500 Nice 10 ac. in Desoto Cty. (941) 380-2832 RE/MAX 17,000 SF - prime retail - ofc- $1100 mo No smoke. Sm $ WANTED TO BUY $ Commodore Realty, Inc. able for office or sales 941-350-1288 pet ok. 941- 255-0577 A must see deal. $135K Harbor Realty 70 car parking- Hwy 41 Service Type Business CALL Alex Garcia $1,100 mo. (941)-764- leave message (863)-990-9790 9196 or (941) 286-6561 frontage. Sale or lease - will ENGLEWOOD, 2br/2ba, 1st In Green Industry! 941-485-6246 ext. 29 Professional Office on divide - owner finance. Allard Waterfront Comm in PG flr end, near pool. Port Charlotte 2/2 or 2/1 239-734-2020 PRIME RETAIL SPACE Kings Hwy Inv Realty 727-894-5002 Manufactured home lot Mar & after. (941)-697- BUY/SELL Furn., WiFi, Month to apts., all inclusive, deluxe in Adult resident owned BRAND NEW!!! ON THE ISLAND OF 1737 or (708)-212-1546 Month or Long term. 6,800SF - Lt. Ind. & Ofc. accomodations, central park. Close to marina & VALUATIONS in North Port!!! VENICE, HIGH TRAFFIC location. (941) 766-1177 VR Business Brokers AREA. $695/MO CALL 863-990-2322 - $650,000 - nr Hwy 41. ENGLEWOOD, 2br/2ba, new clubhse. $1500/ obo BOBCAT SQUARE Fort Myers, Naples 941-483-3418 Owner finance. Allard Comm pool, tennis, club- + shares, 941-429-4864 1,000-5,000 SF Port Charlotte Tarpon Bay Port Charlotte Office, Medical, Retail PUNTA GORDA Investment Realty. house. Avail Feb-Mar-Apr. 5 ACRES, Res. PC close to NOCATEE 2500 SF A/C 2/2, turnkey, fishing pier, 941-627-5565 Flexible Terms. Warehouse Space 727-894-5002 $1750/mo. (941)-475-9841 htd. pool, cov’d park, N/P everything Suncoast Est. Warehouse, 1 bedroom 222 Ann St. Horses OK. $225,000. If www.vrfla.biz (941)276-0516 $1600 mo (941)-629-2475 apartment/office 1 lot in 275 sq. ft. @ $175 mo. BY OWNER ENGLEWOOD/ROTONDA closing before 3/1/08 BUSY Card & Gift from US-17, zoned CI. + tax. Ex. Engl. location. 3/2/1 golf front & pool $199,900. 941-268-6209 store, Great Engl CEDAR POINT OFFICES $900/mo. 941-286-7446 Commercial building home. www.freewebs. 450 sq. ft. @ $325 mo. Beautiful lots, your choice! location. 473-1277. Downtown PG, 270 sf North Port - 1200 sq.ft. + tax zoned CG REDUCED to com/vacationsbyschoonpro Gulf access. Starting at $199k (941)-473-1277 Port Charlotte, 1 BR fur- HARDWARE BUSINESS, $477.41, 1250 sf. $1667 $1700/mo., will subdivide, With 10 X 10 (941)-650-9217 nished condo, pool, hot tub, $18,000. 1.1 acre on Route 3600 Sq. Ft. Full stock & + tax, Flip 941-505-0482 zoned OPI, 12457 Tamiami Obverhead Doors. W/D. Avail. Now- April. $900 17 (941)-505-9251 DOCTOR’S OFFICE, 1200 Englewood/Rotonda Tr S. 941-429-9100 (941)-575-0079 mo. 941-627-3896. shelving, Computers in Central Venice - New 5000 SF, Englewood. Also Check out our web site E PUNTA GORDA, 20 acres place. Lease & possible Restaurant for Rent available for rent. WEST COAST PROP.MGT - SF manufacturing space. OFFICE SPACES Pt. Charlotte, furnished 2/2 nr Babcock Ranch, off terms. (Winn-Dixie Market 8000+ SF on lake, on 776 $299,900 MaryBeth Wil- 941-473-0718 Ready for move-in, bay Many sizes from condo, 10 min. to beach, Bermont Rd. Great bargain Place - Hwy 17 & Bermont near Englewood. Ready to son, Pref. Properties RentalsFlorida.net - door. $3700/mo. + tax. No 9 x 12 to 18 x 24. pool, tennis, shopping. N/S at $149K (561)-262-6884 207 Cross St. PG. Go 941-204-9084 Realtors. Road. Punta Gorda). short term please. (941)-286-5003 (941)-505-5009 (941)-484-6279 Heritage Lake, P.C. MURDOCK, Just W of 41 & Call 941-637-7749 Call 488-0355 for appt. SEABOARD OFFICE PARK 2/2 $1500/mo, new, Punta Gorda - waterfront Chamberlain. Corner lot LAUNDROMAT in busy No. OFFICE SPACE S, Venice Custom Offices & Ware- ENGLEWD, Commercial furn, 1st fl. end unit, sec. 3/2 (PGI)pool&2/1 country $12,500, adjacent lots Port location. Great cash Comm Space for rent, 14385 Tamiami Tr. 750sf, houses in Venice Rental near Walmart (941) 639-2788. PG 3/2 (BSI) over 1800 sq. ft. $11,500. Both for $22,5K. return. Thomas Ryan Real S Tamiami Tr. unit B 900 Sq Ft $950/mo inclds utils. Starting at $275. Call 941-474-9536 Realty, Jose. RentAHomeSrvs 637-6797 Call Tim (941)-488-9878 Estate, 941-661-9970. (941)-650-9383 941-484-3596 488-6666 Manasota Key Realty

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Mountain bike paper tray, $300. 941-626- (941)-492-4547 Qn BR set by Lexington, TIC, Estates Sale Services Bedroom set, great cond, $175. 941-426-3834 $100 obo (941)-916-9097 6284. Organ,Lowrey Fiesta, model done by Shops in the painting & prints, lg WITH WARRANTY, CAN or (941) 661-4708 mirror, armoire, qn sz plat- Entertainment Center, Oak, LC25. $10,000 obo. 941- Old Opera House. est. amounts of custome jew- DELIVER 941-518-4787 LAPTOP Intel Celeron Wifi 426-9418 form bed w/headboard & 2 Pacific Design 5’Wx6”H Moving: Rattan Din set, Sofa 1978, in House Certfied elry, 2 glasstop rattan tbls CD rom, case, 2003, $200. o nt stands. White marble $250. (941)-639-8333 Tbl, Hi-riser/Trundl Bed & 239-628-3294. PIANO, Studio, Exc Cond, & chairs, King bed Appraiser. Call Mike at **ALL NEW FIRE vaneer finish. Made in Italy. w/wrought iron head & more (941)-416-0496 Just Tuned. $595/obo 863-494-3006 or 239- ?RETARDENT MATTRESS Asking $1500/obo (941)- ESTATE LIQUIDATORS NEED AN EMPLOYER footboard, jewelry case, (941)-493-7166 398-7172 SETS, REAL MATTRESS 544-6640 Quality Used Furniture, WHO ISN’T AFRAID OF collections of cups & Antiques & Collectibles Need To Place a SETS FOR REAL SAVI- NEW TECHNOLOGY? saucers, Kings crown, INGS W/WARR, FREE Bedroom Set, King com- U NAME IT! Closed Dec. Classified Ad? 6095 MEDICAL 6002 ENGLEWOOD 22nd - 27th. 609 E Colonia MAYBE IT’S TIME YOU glassware, rhett & scarlett DELIVERY (941)815- plete, lt. almond includes: CHANGE JOBS - Ln, Nokomis, Tues-Sat, Enter your classified ad online JAZZY/ Scooter chair, 4 Fri, Sat & Sun 9am ???? carved chinese chest, FL 6727 bed w/brass headboard, 10-5pm. (941)-485-3040 AND SHARPEN YOUR style BR furn Metz, cedar dresser w/mirror, 2 night and pay with your credit card. wheel, cost $5800, used 2 Divorce/Yard Sale—Thou- It’s fast, easy, and convenient. SKILLS. wardrobe, tools, mirrors, stands, like new condition Full Flash Standard Temper- OUR ONLINE mos. 6 mos wrrnty, $1100. sands of items—All Must **WHOLESALE Go to sun-herald.com/classi- statuary, occassional $375 obo, (941)-575-0113 pedic mattress & Platrorm, EMPLOYMENT JOB Lift also avail. (941) 284- Go! FURNITURE fieds. Don’t miss.161 Virginia Ct. chairs, lamps & tables, D Bedframe incl. $300 obo Fast * Convenient * Easy MATCHING SOLUTION 4469 Bedroom, Dining room Bedroom Set, king sz, com- patio furn., TV’s, stereos & (941)-484-3535 after 4:30 Sun-Herald.com/classifieds WILL PROVIDE YOU Living room & more. plete: headboard, frame, Jet 3 Power Chair, Frii/Sat 18th & 19th 8-2 a ton more. Sale conduct- (Visa or Mastercard) WITH 100’S OF JOB 1395 Leawood Rd. Mov- Many to choose from. chest, dresser/mirror. Made Garage door opener $199. good condition, Asking ed by Palma Sola Sales LISTINGS WHERE YOU ing Sale. Furn, Entire Kitchen, 50-80% off Retail. Pkg in Sweden, good cond instaled, life warr. 941-623- $375/obo (941)-485-0887 (#’s given out at 8AM) 7818 CAN LOGIN TO YOUR Tools, Stereo, TVs etc. deals avail. Can Deliver $400. 941-473-2550 ACCOUNT TO VIEW Power wheel chair, Merits 941-815-6727 Glass Top Dining Table Enter your classified ad and pay SAT JAN 19, 8AM-3PM BEDROOM SET, like new, POTENTIAL JOBS THAT P320, 3 mths old $600. 71”x41”. White Dolphin Base. with your credit card MATCH YOUR 11 N. Indiana Ave. at bleached oak. Queen hdbrd INVACARE Scooter Model Regions Bank. The Lemon 6 White Upholstered Chairs. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week CRITERIA. **WHOLESALE & frame, triple w/mir, tall LYNXSX3 $500 493-0737 Bay High Shool Band Rum- $500 941-524-4583 YOUR PATH TO A SAT. 9am-2pm, FURNITURE boy chest, 2 night stands, Patio Set, 5 pc. 2 alum. mage Sale. for more info. BETTER JOB COULD Pride 3 wheel scooter Leg- PELICAN POINTE DBedroom, Dining room $400. **SOLD** swivel rock, 2 otto., table, contacto Bonnie Hicks at ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ BEGIN TODAY ends model $375, (941)- CLUBHOUSE - CENTER RD. Living room & more. $175, (941)-637-6427 941-468-1516 BEDROOM SET, Old Waverly CHARLOTTE COUTNY WWW.SUN-HERALD.COM 625-9660 HUGE COMMUNITY Many to choose from. Thurs, Fri & Sat, 8 - 4 SALE Household, wicker and iron, queen canopy HABITAT FOR PATIO SET, white PVC table 50-80% off Retail. Pkg Brought to you by ROHO 7062 Beardsley St, collectibles, golf, fitness, bed, dresser, night stand. HUMANITY & 4 chairs with deals avail. Can Deliver Are you redecorating or Seat Cushions Lots of Womens Clothes & toys, tv’s, books, art, $500. 941-426-0693 cushions, nice condition, Shoes, Air Comp., Mani- 941-815-6727 changing Decor and Wheelchair (1) 18x18” (1) lighting, tools, baby $95 941-575-4787 cure Equip., much misc BEDS King $175. Queen looking for 18x16” high-profile, cover, items & much more. 2 Chaise Lounge Chairs Like Bed $150,Spare Room Like Bargains? Visit our pump, never used. In box. AMERICAN CANCER PRINTER, LEXMARK, new, 2 6004 NOKOMIS/OSPREY brand new w/ white New (941)-697-1273 ReSale Store in Punta Mfr’s $409.00 ea. SOCIETY - Gorda; off US 41 on cartridges, combo 0PVC/torquise floor lamp. $275.ea (941)-625-2070 Boca Grande Blvd. printer/scanner/copier $50 FRI 12-5PM SAT & SUN RELAY FOR LIFE $150/All (941)-486-1268 FUNDRAISER across from Palm Auto; (941)-480-9168 8-4, 845 Hollowood Ci, 2 LA-Z-BOY Recliners Shower chair/ Bedside BOOKCASES (3), $75/all; (941) 639-0586 and Commode. Wheels lock, HUGE GARAGE SALE, Toys, leather, beige, beautiful, $125 our Home Improvement PUNTA GORDA Robb & Stuckey lg. coffee 6065 CLOTHING/ Electronics, camping gear, SAT., Jan 19th 9AM-3. /ea. Call Bill S O L D Center in Murdock on 0light weight. Chair used 1 OFFICE table, top inset w/beveled JEWELRY month. Paid $207 sell Lots0 of great misc. items Miami Ave. Downtown 5 PC. black metal lanai set El Jobean Rd. West of glass, $300; Sleeper sofa, Sam’s Club, $100. Call 941-505-8445 FLEA MARKET 48” table $350. 5’ wood light color, $300; Computer (941) 206-2606. We HAS MOVED 14K gold men’s ring w/1.47 6005 NORTH PORT Vendor space Avail Art THRESHOLD HD Alum. Ramp, bench w/rush seat $75. armoire, $150; Rattan cof- offer QUALITY USED carat dia. & .80 carat rubies &Antiques 941-484-2222 Oak tile top table 11x43x28 32”wx36”L, 1 yr. old. $75 obo. SAT. 9-4 & SUN, 9-12, fee & end tables, $50. FURNITURE at low (4). Diamond is SI-1 “J” $50. 766-9324 From (941)-412-3142 3176 Eagle Pass St. (941)-391-4798 prices and many other color, set in wide gold band. items to make a house 331 SULLIVAN ST Fitness/sport equip. Misc. 6020 AUCTIONS 5 pc. Din set $500, 3 bar Appraised at over $10K, yard equip/mower, bike Bowwood Rocking Chair, Black a home. (Wall Art, Knick to $3,500 or trade? (941)- 6110 TREES & PLANTS stools $120. 6 pc Bdrm set Knacks, Electronics, w/natural caining. $55.00, cof- 312 SULLIVAN ST 448-8889 $500, Undercntr. Micro $75, Houseware, Lamps, 0 THURS FRI SAT 9-? fee table 21”x32” oval, COCONUT PALMS, misc items (941)-474-8034 (The former 4332 Tropicare Blvd. ANTIQUE blond/brown. $25.00 (941)- etc.) Stores are open Ladies Leather, sz small, 2 Tues. thru Sat. 9-4. PURPLE HOUSE) Queen Palms, Oaks, MULTI-FAMILY 60’s retro mod coffee table, 492-6842 jackets, vest, pants, hd 6 North Port Estates ESTATE ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ E Pulatka holly. glass & chrome, $75, (941)- 1/2 boots, $250 takes all, (941)-474-0527 0Dont miss this one! AUCTION 347-8027 Brand new 2-pc sect. hardly used, 941-979-8779 w/sleeper, camel w/large High Boy Bureau & night- BUSINESS HOURS GRAPEFRUIT. Marsh White, WED Jan. 16, 7 PC lanai set, black rectan- 6006 PT. CHARLOTTE throw pillows. Paid $1650. stand $150; 2, 1/4” plate Lost 77 lbs. Four All In 1 great taste. 1/2 price gular table, 6 padded chairs Asking $1,000. (941)-426- 6PM glass mirrors, 28x36, $50; Girdles, Bras. Both Size $7.50 for 20 lbs. Estate gold & diamond $125. 941-979-9987 5966 Monday - Friday Fri & Sat, 8-5,Yard (941)-423-7323 42C. $10 & $15 New (941)-488-1346 Sale & Bake Sale. jewelry, silver dollars, Panty Girdles. $7 New Roseville, Limoges, Flint A FURNITURE SHOPPE BUFFET, Tall Antique Style, 24437 Harborview Rd. 1552 S. McCall Rd., Oak Wood, Pd $8K Sacrifice NEED CASH NOW? 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Satin Sheets. Queen. Neem Trees no skeeters, Mary Lu Park. Lots of Misc! Glass, antique/modern flys, ants, 2900 medicinal furnishings, beds, tools, Engl. for $375 (941)-376-0287 We Buy Quality 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. $15 2 Red Hats (New) Buying Quality Used Furn. $10 $25. Call Judy purposes. 863-491-5149 sterling silver. 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Coconut, 625 N.Tamiami Tr, Nokomis COND $250 (941)-493-5022 paid $1400, asking $850. sweetheart & off the Civic Assoc. Building Jeff Carlson Auctioneer Englewood used little pd. $200, asking shoulder (lots of pearls & Adonidia, Fish, Fox Tail Palms, 2001 SHREVE STREET Call 941-639-7803 AB896, AU1299 Bar Stools(4) - White PVC, Coffee Tbl 36”x36” & 2 End $125. 613-0106. sequins). MUST SEE!!! 941-488-7291 US 41 to right on West 12% BP, Cash, Chk, CC Tbls 24”x24”, Beveled Glass SOFA & LOVESEAT Paid $1,200. Asking Henry St, left on Shreve padded seats,excelllent Lamps (2), Handmade by Pot- Set on a Stone/Marble Base. Leather (green) $450 obo $300 obo 941-223-8112 6120 BABY ITEMS St.. 485-3141 cond. $85 941-833-3314 ter, Colorful, Pair, $50ea. $75 (941)-492-7133 941-764-1530 Selling anything and BED Qn sleigh bed/Serta (941)-492-7133 Always Buying/Con- New Wood Crib, Never everything one can imag- Posture Pedic, like new plus Sofa Sectional 3 pc., w/ 6070 ANTIQUES ine. signing Fine Antiques, LIKE NEW FL FURNITURE Used by Grandson, Asking older triple dressermirror recliners, microfiber $200, COLLECTIBLES Carpets, Jewelry, Living Rm Set (can be separat- $150, PC (941) 375-2687 w/2 night stands $850 Computer desks (2), `1 SOLD! FRI. & SAT. 9AM-3PM. Coins, ed) incls Qn Sleep Sofa, Military. etc. (941)-286-8813 black $75, 1 white $25; ALWAYS BUYING Princess Toddler Bed w/Toy 3221 Wisteria Place. SOFA, beige/pillows $300. Love seat, $75. (941)-624- Loveseat, Chair w/ Ottoman & Sterling Silver, Quilts. Rack. Sealy mattress Furniture, home access., Bedroom Set 4 pc. Warm 3 Tbls. Dining Tbl w/ 6 Chairs, king, queen & full bed, $350 Lowest commissions, 6978 Paintings, Furniture. w/bedding Used less than kids books, picture frames, Maple Finish. New - sell Kitchen Tbl w/ 4 Chairs, Qn all or sep. desks, $50., T-shirts, candles & more. fastest settlement. NEW ENGLAND 1yr Like New $100 FIRM 0 $399 local 941-629-5550 Contemporary Couch Set, Bed w/ Super Clean Mattress & (941)-255-3530. Sarasota Counties old- ANTIQUES 941-815-7369 WED., THRUS. FRI. Leather, Exc. Cond. (941)- Boxspring. Can Email Pics est family owned auc- Bed, Queen Mattress and Sofa, cocktail & 2 end (941) 639 -9338 SAT. & SUN. 8AM-? 376-0287 Englewood (810)-441-0872 tion since 1987. Box. Brand New - will sell tables. Glass tops in fancy 4929 Riverside Dr. Furni- NORTH PORT COINS 6125 GOLF $175. Local 941-629-5550 COUCH, LOVESEAT, 2 Cher- Living room furniture, from pewter iron. $325. for full ture, clothes, misc. 200 or 941-456-5555. Also have IS BUYING ACCESSORIES ry wood glass top tables. BACONS, real wood, oak, 6 set. 941-429-1592 concrete0 blocks & more. Huge Storage Unit KING. Great shape. $300. Turn Your Old Coins into Cash, pcs, beautiful & expensive, SOFA, SLEEPER white, great We are Buying US & Foreign 2002 EZ Go Golf Cart, 4- Liquidation Auction BED, MURPHY Q. Size Bed, 941-497-2920 6010 SOUTH VENICE sacrifice $2500. 941-740- cond. asking $250. (941)- Coins, Old Paper Money & All seater, headlights, tail lights, Sat., Jan. 19th 11:00am Custom Built, White Raised Bullion Gold & Silver in any CRAFTMATIC ELECTRIC, 1039 639-6864 high spd chip, roof, good Fri & Sat 18th &19th (Preview 10:00 am) Panel Doors, Headboard, TWIN SINGLE BEDS w/mas- cond. Also Buying All Gold Jew- shape. $2200/obo LIVING/LANAI set, wicker elry Used or Broken. 2209 Woodmere Rd. Held at: Solona Storage Side Shelves Avail. Deliv- sage & htg features, Trundle / Day Bed. Wrought Lloyd Flanders, green, with North Port Coins (941)-587-1859 10x20 Teds Shed, Welder, 25555 E. Marion, ered & Installed $1295. spreads & linens, hardly Iron / Green Frame. Includes custom cushions. Couch, 2 14291 Tamiami Trl Callaway ERC non conform- torches w/tanks, Kawasaki Punta Gorda, Fl. Also, “You-Do-It Kit” $200 used. Great for individual Bedding. Like New. $150 Mule 4wd, tools, exer. chairs, 2 glass coffee (Winn Dixie Shopping Center) ing Cor driver 9 degrees. Selling the contents of many (941)-493-3954 comfort or invalids. SOLD or call 941-240-5560 equip,0 Nice Clothes, Good tables. Pd $4100. asking $75; Black widow worlds units to Include: Power and BED, Sin. box/matt/f rame, $400/ea. or $700/pr. Two Seat Recliner, Good stuff, No Junk $1000. (941)-743-6757 Books - many topics longest driver 600cc Hand Tools, Lathe, Lawn bleached oak hdbrd, like (941)-497-2228 Condition, $200 FRI & SAT 18th & Equipment, Commercial Loveseat sofa bed, ex cond, wanted. Old, good condi- Grafalloy tourstiff shaft new $125. 941-624-4232 DIN RM TABLE, 6 Chairs & 941-488-2528 19th, 8am-12pm, Mower, Tool Boxes…etc. off white,$100 obo (941)- tion (941)-575-6705 Retail $499; Sell $100 JAPANESE GARDENS BED, TWIN $259, ALL matching Hutch $300 Wicker bureau & mirror, (941)-286-2602 Antique To Modern Furniture, 493-3856 PRINTS BY DOOLITTLE, Mobile Home Park, TEMPUR NEW NASA (941)-423-4682 night stand & twin HB’s, Wall Art, Bar Signs and SOLBERG & BATEMAN. PING S58, Black Dot Irons (JG Social Hall, off of VISCO MATTRESS & BOXSPRING, $100 (941)-575-1163 0 décor, “N” Gauge Train Set, DIN SET, Merlot finish, 54” Prints of John Wayne. 4-PW, $500. Tailor Made Queen, Sealy, pillowtop, exc. Manasota Beach Rd.) “N” Gauge Engines, Cars and MEMORY FOAM FULL Glass top, 4 arm chairs, cond. $300. King box spring 941-697-1197 TP425 Driver & R7 3 Wood, ANNUAL JUNKTIQUE Misc. display items, Clocks, SIZE $319; QUEEN SIZE $600 new, now $350 (941)- 6040 TV/STEREO/RADIO $175. for Both. (941)-740- set. $100. 941-426-0693 Antique Oak Farm Table SALE!!! Doll House, Electrical, Plumb- $359; KING $459; NEW 408-0051 1039 ing, Books, IN PLASTIC 10 yr. WARR. 1996 60” Sony color drop leaf - $200, 4 chairs - SAT ONLY 8-1 BEDS! BEDS! BEDS! $100. (941) 505-5624. Records…way too much too FREE DELIVERY 941-518- DIN TABLE 42” Unique Sq. Excellent cond. $100. PREOWNED GOLF BALLS, 5291 Rolla Rd An Absolute Deal, Nasa list!!! 1000’s and 1000’s of 4787 oak, kit/dining/game table SOLD! I BUY WWI - II. U.S., Ger- over 100 doz. to choose LOTS OF GREAT ITEMS! Memory Foam Mattress items to be sold! Don’t miss manateebedding.com w/ 4 chairs uphol cushions man, Japanese, helmets, from. All brands. $3/dz. Qn $398; Kg $498 Orig- 30” Akai Wide Screen w/ SAT19th only, 8-2PM, this sale event! Ex cond. $150 941-423-7997 insignia, bayonetts, swords, (941)-625-4188 1356 Cambridge Dr, Bed - Mattress/Box. New - will inal Tempurpedic Custom Stand, Little Use Go to our web site for pic- daggers. Etc., etc. (941)- Venice Grdns. Miscellaneous sell $100. Local 941-629- DINETTE SET, Wicker, 36” from $698; All Sizes. $275 obo (941)-661-4389 tures and additional round glass, 4 chairs, 2 bar 624-6706 6128 EXERCISE/ Merchandise 5550/941-456-5555. 25 Year Warranty 55” Mitsubishi HD Ready details at: ? stools, Wedgewood blue, FITNESS www.mattressdr.com Projection TV. $500 (941)- Soda machine, great for small o www.westcoastauctionco.com BEDS! BEDS! BEDS! $225. 941-255-3627 6011 VENICE 4305 Clark Rd Sarasota areas, holds 8 cases, $500 West Coast Auction Co. An Absolute Deal, Nasa 493-2776 AB LOUNGE SPORT Exer- Free Fast Delivery obo 941-204-5842 Ab2448, Ray Sherman Memory Foam Mat- DINETTE SET- glass top w/4 ciser w/work out CD, SAT. ONLY, 8am 941-921-4010 TV 52’ HDTV MAGNAVOX Auctioneer Au3340 tress Qn $398; Kg chairs & 2 bar stools- exc SEWING mach, Singer brand new cond. $80. 541 LaGorce, Ven Gdns. Open 7 Days A Week Warranty until 11/08 Exc. QUALITY Cash, Ck, C.C. 10% B.P. $498 Original Tem- cond $450 obo Cond. $600 941-286-2098 enameled decorated in dk 941-240-6454. TREASURES! (941)468-7815 purpedic 941-764-1530 wd, cab. $195. 629-6329 MATTRESS: $199 ALL TV STAND NATURAL WOOD from $698; All Sizes. o FRI & SAT 8-? DINING ROOM SET washed BRAND NEW QUEEN OR 50x23x28, $85. 941-764- Multi Estate Auction, Antiq & 25 Year Warranty 566 Briarwood Rd oak, table 6 chairs, 1 leaf, ?FULL SIZE ORTHOPEDIC 6811. 6075 FRUITS Bow-Flex, new condition Collect. Fri 1/11 @ 6 PM www.mattressdr.com Baby Crib, dresser, new china cabinet. Must see. SET, KING $299 IN PLAS- VEGETABLES $400, (941)-637-1479 NEW Merchandise Sale 4305 Clark Rd Saraso- WANTED: SSB/am-fm, wfm, watches, old 45’s Plenty $950. 941-6269407 TIC, of misc. every Sat @ 6 PM 941-737- ta Free Fast Delivery usb, lsb broadband & cw For Sale: sweet & juicy tan- BUYING & SELLING USED o DINING SET, Casual, Oval WITH WARRANTY, CAN Treadmills, Exc. Bikes, Weight 0333. 6695 NE Cubitis Ave. 941-921-4010 receiver. Also Hy-Gain verti- gelos. 4645 NW Desoto St, SAT, Jan 19, 8--12 noon Table, 4 Chairs, 2 Bar DELIVER 941-518-4787 Equip., Bowflex Motivator II, Arcadia. AU1567/AB250 Open 7 Days A Week cal antenna for same. Used Arcadia 260-687-9573 Venice Ranch MHP, Chairs, Exc. Cond! Bargain $650. 12 Mo. No Payments, MOVING SALE -Medical lift but not abused 941-270- Rec Hall, East Venice Ave. for $200. **SOLD** No Interest. Play It Again VISIT THE VENICE chair, Westinghouse fridge, 2022 evenings 6090 MUSICAL Sports. US41, Just South AUCTION EVERY SAT, Jan 19th, Dining Table & 6 chairs ?2 Living rm sets, boat pic- of Midway 941-255-1378 0 THURSDAY AT $275. Antique desk $165. 6060 COMPUTER 6 tenor banjos & parts, 1 8am-Noon tures 941-474-3563 aft 5 IMAGE TREADMILL all the 5:15PM & 6PM (2) Antique mirrors $100 EQUIPMENT guitar, Roland E-20 key- SEE OUR WEBSITE MOVING SALE bells & whistles $300.00; CLUBHOUSE Bedroom Furniture; (941)-627-6371 board w/case, speakers, FOR PICTURES Beautiful mission style EVERYTHING MUST GO!!! ORBITREK Elite $300.00 COUNTRY CLUB #941-629-6337 Dave in- sheetmusic 941-475-4173 o veniceauction.com solid medium color DINING Table 44” Round CALL 941-623-8579 941-286-5086 ESTATES house-office computer 941-485-4964 wood, huge dresser chairs & buffet $700. ALESIS KEYBOARD QS8.1 700 WATERWAY MOVING SALE Sectional repair, set-up Serving Char- JUMP FOR YOUR HEALTH IN w/mirror, chest & night Thomasville 941-493-3532 lotte County 9+ years exc. cond. $500. Call Oliv- Couch, Dining table Ele- THE HOUSE W/THE ANNUAL TRASH & stand, $450. obo LIKE er 941-815-8212. TREASURES SALE 6030 HOUSEHOLD NEW! *SOLD* DISCOUNT mattresses phant stone base, glass top, 2 Computers- 1 Dell, 1 Com- NEEDAX REBOUNDER, INCL THOUSANDS OF ?GOODS Beds, 2 twin, w/frames. now at The Sun Flea Mar- seats 8, (no chairs. ) Refrig- paq, Internet Ready & work DRUMS, 7 PIECE PEARL CARRYING CASE. WAS ket. Fri., Sat. & Sun. Twin erator sid by side, 1 yr old great. $50 each. EXPORTS 600.00 OBO $325 ASKING $225.(941)- ITEMS! excl. condition. $75 ea. 812-583-2570 cell sets @ $148. White, (941)-268-4800 **SOLD** MUST SEE 628 4185 492-5712 Page 14 Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008, Real Estate • Classified

6130 SPORTING GOODS 6145 POOL/SPA/ 6190 TOOLS/ 6233 DOGS 6250 APPLIANCES 6260 MISCELLANEOUS 7020 BUICK 7050 CHRYSLER & SUPPLIES MACHINERY .38 SPECIAL snub nose, hol- APPLIANCE SALES Sony 500 portable 2003 lesabre Auto, 1999 Sebring Convt. “Limit- ster, med frame, 13” RIDGID PLANER - EARS Animal Rescue MILLER’S APPLIANCE Recorder $50 Ladies 3 AC/AM-FM/CD, All ed Ed”, V-6. Loaded. Runs home/office defence $160. UNDER Sanctuary New, Used & Scratch & wheel bike $50 Computer, power, low miles, clean new $4995. 941- 575- Englewd 330-5062 Lounger Spa 2 person, WARRANTY TIL 7/26/08 Adopt-a-thon Dent Appliances Apple Imac $50; Guardian car. $6990. Cramer Toy- 7843 dlr Wheel Chair $125 ota 1-800-507-1543 .54 cal, CAP & BALL HI- works good, new heater ele- $225 (941)423-9144 Saturday, January 19, Best Prices in Town! 2000 SEBRING JXi Conv. ment. $850 obo. Can 10AM-2PM All Prices are Negotible! SOLD! 91 Buick Regal, Very Good QUALITY RIFLE & extras DEWALT 12V DRILL 60K, AC, new tires, auto., deliver local Punta Gorda. Fugate’s – MUST SEE TO BELIEVE!!! Cond., 68kmi, Runs Excel- $275! Englewd 330-5062 w/3 batteries. $55. SPRINT COMPATIBLE gold ext., leather interior, (941) 286-3305 or 286- Boca Grande www.millersappliances.com CELL PHONE-SANYO. lent, $900 (941)-429-8402 reliable transportation. Antique guns, swords & 941-270-1073 0725 428-4th St. West Local Warehouse in Paid $399 Asking $50 $6000. (941)-408-9585 military items Wanted. We are looking for “for- North Port, FL Spa, 3 people size, no Graco airless paint (941)223-8112 7030 CADILLAC 2003 PT Cruiser LTD Collector 941-286-5606 ever homes” for many MON - SAT 9am - 4pm pump. $200. or best offer. sprayer, extra hoses & Auto, ac, leather, all 941-423-8095 cats, kittens and dogs. SUN - 9am - 2pm Store quality glass lighted 1988 El Dorado, body per- 1917 N Field 30-06 Sporter- misc. accessories. power, Allowy only 54k Adoption Fees: 4953 TROTT CIRCLE, N.P. showcase, exc., cond., fect, new motor $900./obo ized w/ bishop stock, $250. SPA, 4 people (Brand New) $1,200 941-815-4300 $6990. Cramer Toyota Cats & Kittens- $65 BLDG A, UNITS 9 & 10 $400 neg. Lighted book- 413-222-9084 Mauzer 1998, Sporter 8mm, $700 (863)-244-8017 Stihl 12” concrete saw case w/adjustable shelves, 1-800-507-1543 High Grade fajan stock $275. Dogs - $75 941-429-8378 SWIM SPA, Costs $16,900 $500. Plus much more Includes shots and $25. (941)-286-7092 Two- fajan Nancy stock semi FREEZER - chest, 7 cu ft GE Sacrifice for $8,900. Can (941)-628-9156 spay/neuter inlayed stock Mauzer 98, 3 yrs light use exc cond. WORKING LIGHTHOUSE, 1989 Cadillac Deville, Deliver. Bring your dog!! $65 each. 98 Mauzer action, Varied of tools, Air tank $175 941-833-0096 hand crafted, stands 55” $2500. (941)-624-6978 $70. Ammo 2 box Win. 405 941-536-7162 $300 takes all (863)-244- Mobile Low Cost tall $135. (941)-924-7795 CHEVROLET 1992 Deville auto, AC, $45. (941)-493-9767 8017 Vaccination will be on Frig, JennAire 20.7 ft $300. 2004 Chrysler PACIFICA 6160 LAWN & GARDEN site from 10 to 11AM Kenmore freezer $125. 6270 WANTED TO AM/FM Leather, 93k, $17,893 $274mo 20 Ga. Double Barrel Side x EARS - Supporting the 941-575-9918 BUY/TRADE Nice car $1990. Jamie941-639-1155x200 Side Shot Gun. New. $299. 6195 FARM EQUIPMENT Cramer Toyota 1-800- SNAPPER RIDER, 12 HP, “For Life” philosophy. Hotpoint w/d, heavy-duty, 2004 Chrysler Sebring LXI, 941-268-9029 507-1543 28” Cut & Bagger. Good! Toro Workman 2003, like extra-large cap., good cond. A COLLECTOR BUYING 2dr. Conv. Silver, black top, ENGLISH Bulldog/Boxer wristwatches & pocket 9 MM Glock 17, Excellent $350. 941-769-3336 new, hydraulic lift, $3,500, $50 ea. 941-255-1606 eve. 1998 Cadillac Coupe DeV- int. V6, A/C, AM, FM comp pups, shots/hlth cert. F= watches, working or not, condition, w/laser $675 (941)-629-5318 Kenmore H/Duty Washer & ille. One of a kind. New A/C disc. Full pkg. access., $400, M=$300 (941)-626-1399 costume jewelry, knives, (941)-623-5880 6165 STORAGE SHEDS Dryer Exc Cond, $200ea or swords, weapons, military & computer & relay switch. bucket seats, alloy wheels, fire dept, +cigarette One owner, garage kept, a etc. New Nov. 8/05. Only Assrtd Dive Equip, Knives, /BUILDINGS 6220 OFFICE/BUSINESS Golden Retriever For Sale! 2 $350both (941)-626-5237 lighters. (941)-412-9391 little over 100,000 miles. 10,330 mi. Full warranty. In Fins, 2 Dive Bags, 2 Adult years old! 2 USED GAZEBOS EQUIP./SUPPLIES RANGE, elec. KitchenAid radio & A/C controls on storage, like new, CO2 Suspender Life Vests, $350 (941)-889-7275 ALL ANTIQUE & OLD 10x10 in Stock. glass top self cleaning, steering wheel. Ride in luxu- $14,000. (941)-639-0160 Dacor Pacer 900 Regulator BRAND NEW only 2 mths old WE BUY IT..SINCE 1950. While they last. Havanese/Pomerianian mix kitchen redo, view in place, ry & have the safety of a big or 941- 661-5027 + Octopus, Seatec BC, Sheds Now. frosted glass exec. desks WE VISIT YOU. HOUSES , Vet checked, 8 wks old $200. (941)-624-6845 car with high computerized (941)-492-7133 (941)-629-9955 $300/ea; L shape Executive FULL OR FEW ITEMS. 2005 Chrysler 300C- Hemi, $350 ea. 941-237-8851 RANGE/OVEN, smoothe mileage with readout on the (941)-623-3742 desk cherry wood w/ hutch World War II & Civil War Loaded. Magnesium Pearl, Beretta 92F Military 9mm,15 top, microwave & dishwash- dashboard, get as much as great cond. Pd $3,000 Ask- Items, incl. Japan & Ger- Sun roof, 52K road mi. Like rnd, case, beautiful $545 Like new shed. 12 X 24 MALTESE, white female, 7 er, all GE & work great, off 28MPG on long trips. Has a ing $800. man. Pottery, Glass, Any new, Clean. $19,900. 941- Englewood 330-5062 Double Barn doors, 1 regu- months old, not fixed, gets white. $215 (941)-830- book value of $7,000, will Printers & other misc office Jewelry, Pictures, Post- 627-4177 lar door and 4 windows. along with other dogs, 1960 let go for $4500. Call Scott BOW FLEX Xtreme SE equip. call for details. (941)- cards, 50’s & Back, Outlets, lights and ceiling needs a good home. 516-551-4678 Punta w/extras. Exc. cond. $650. 268-4800 REF., Frigidaire, side-by- Watches & Clocks, Old fan. $1000. 941-276-9775. Gorda GENE GORMAN Call 941-426-0693 side, 23 cuft. white, water in Silver & Gold Coins, Tom 941-628-3657 HUNDREDS OF Pre-owned MINI SCHNAUZER PUP. door, never plugged in. School, Wedding & Other 2002 Cadillac SeVille BROWNING A-Bolt SS 243 desks, files, chairs, confer- “PREMIER” STORAGE, GARAGE, CKC. 12 WKS. $500 941- $500. 941-766-8240 Rings, Toys, Sports STS with 4.6 Northstar V-8, 2006 CHRYSLER 300, cal WSSM w/Nikon 3-9 ence tables, partitions, work- white diamond with black TOOL & STEEL BLDGS. 875-9547 Things, Teddys & Dolls, LTHR., 1 OWNER! Monarch Scope. stations. REFRIDG Kenmore, Stain- interior, loaded, excellent all AWESOME! $17,590. 941- ● Trade-Ins ● Buy Native Indian Items Or New, never fired $900. 941- All at huge savings! Peekapoo Pups, 6 Weeks less steel, sidexside, 1.5 yrs Anything You Have. original condition, one 639-7300 Used●●Fast Deliv.● owner, 75,000 mi. $14,900. 475-0350 OFFICE OUTFITTERS Old, $400, 2 females, old $550 941-879-1300 CALL GINGER ● ● (941) 639-6397. Instant Financing 881 E Venice Ave., Venice Civil War, WWII Guns, 1 Male 941-525-6281 Refrigerator 21 cu. ft. NOW (262)-496-0582 7060 DODGE (941)-629-9955 485-7015 or 800-330-9215 2002 DeVille, 95K miles, Swords, Daggers, etc. Whirlpool, white, like new SHED`S NOW in PC leather, clean, vinyl top, i 1991 Spirit, auto, air, tilt Wanted. Paying up to Lg. Exec Desk, Library Creden- POODLE PUPPIES, Tiny $300. (941)-626-3235 11596 Kings Hwy. E owner, Reduced $9,200. cruise, only 56k mi., exc., $900 for G.I. 45’s & za, Computer Desk, all match Girls & Boys, Assrt Col- ● 2nd New Location WASHERS/DRYERS AUTO TECH Call 941-743-4488 cond., in & out, $2,250 German Lugers cust. made. (941639-6470 ors, Vet Chckd, Reg, 12594 Tamiami Tr. PG $139. each or $270. WE NEED MANY CARS obo. (941)-629-2033 (941)705-5145 Senior Citizen Dis- 2003 CTS Redline, fully 1.5 mi. S. Tuckers Grade Variety of office Set Delivered. FOR EXPORT IMMEDI- count, $287 and up loaded w/ every luxury & 1998 Grand Caravan Sport, (941)-637-7411 equipment for sale. 1 Year Warranty. ATELY! HIGHEST PRICES FLORIDA CONCEALED MC/VISA/DISC/AMEX sport option, incl. naviga- 1 Owner, v-good condition, Call (941)-766-1600 941-766-0226 PAID. CASH/CASHIER’S Weapons Permit Class (941)-780-1630 tion & Bose. 50,500 mis, 2/2/3 Seating, Sliding side STEEL BUILDING DEALS! CHECK. (941)697-1885 Washer & Dryer, Extra Large Teriffic Car! Still under warr. doors, Auto OD Trans, 32 x 48 & Other Sizes 6231 BIRDS Capacity, $250 for both, 941-626-5436 27mpg Hwy. 169,000 Up To 50% Off! POODLE TOY, 9wks, Black Owner 941-468-4747 941-889-7455 miles. KBB $4,500, asking FN Auto loading police shot- Can Erect. & beautiful $450. AUTOS WANTED! 2005 CADILLAC STS, exc. MACAW, Blue & Gold,”Miss $3,995. gun, 12ga. mag, sling & (941)-637-7411 941-423-7319 WASHER & DRYER, Maytag, Let me take the hassle cond., lots of extra’s. Harley” is 3 yrs old, hand out of selling your car. 941-575-9014 case incl., only test fired, (352)-556-6735 new cond. $750. $22,500 or best offer. Call $750 941-628-0285 fed & talks. Both roll - 5ft x Pugs, AKC, 1st shot, crate- Cash Offered Today! (941)-426-0693 941-764-3406. 1998 INTREPID, 98K, 6170 BUILDING 3 ft cage & 6 ft perch, like trained, 3 males, 1 female, Call Mike 941-713-2277 FN-PS90, green, NIB, new. $900 Call 863-494- $300, 941-456-3150 WASHER & dryer, used sea- runs & looks good, SUPPLIES 0 $1,250. 4018 or 573-429-4450. sonally $125ea. Jenn-Air BUYING Quality fishing 7040 CHEVROLET $2000/obo (941)-423-4266 (941)-627-2276 Red Nose puppies, 9 weeks cook top, brand new in box, equip, coleman lanterns, (4) Sturdy Storage Shelving 1983 MONTE CARLO SS, 1999 DODGE INTREPID NANDAY CONURE $200 obo (863)-990-8324 pd $600 sell $250. 941- golf, hunting & related Glock 19 Never fired, New Units 36”Wx18”Dx72”H. $20 65,000 miles, white/blue *RUNS GREAT!* 1 year old male, with cage. 979-9139 items. 941-375-1219 in case w/ ammo & acces. ea. (941)-492-7133 $300. Call 941-764-6082 SHITZ-POO, 8-wks old int. w/racing stripes. *VERY SHARP CAR* $600. (941)-286-2602 adorable puppies, 2M 1F, WASHER & match. Dryer, CASH DISH NETWORK $5000. 941-457-2448. MUST SEE!$3500/OBO ASH LUMBER - 150BF SENEGAL Parrot, talks, no $225 (941)-580-7456 Whirlpool, like new, 3 mos. SATELLITE EQUIPMENT NO (941)286-3122 OR GLOCK Md 30 45cal, like FAS ROUGH, RANDOM 2001 Monte Carlo LS cage, $160. Male & female used.$350. **SOLD!** DIRECT TV (941)-426-4209 (941)623-5550 new, Trijicon nt sites, Crim- WIDTHS, 99” LENGTHS, canaries, individual new SPRINGER SPANIEL auto, AC, AM/FM/CD All A COLLECTOR BUYING son Trace lazer grips, (2) $300.00 CALL 6yrs. old. Trained. Ken Washer & Dryer $100ea power, alloys $3990. 2000 Intrepid, $5500 New cages with stands. $125. Old Fishing Lures, 10-rd mags (6) 13-rd mags (941)423-9144 ● Stack W/D $200 Cramer Toyota 1-800- paint & stereo, runs great, ea. or $200 both. Call (941)-497-0910 Rods, Reels. ammo,6 holsters. Pd $1800 ● GE Range $100 507-1543 very clean. Bob 637-6831 CERAMIC tile installed (941)-625-3802 Call 941-743-9114 Sell $950 (941)-375-8393 TINY PUPPIES ● Refridg $175 from $1 per sq ft. I PAY THE MOST!! Chihuahuas to Yorkies, All (941)-492-6698 Kevin’s Car Sales 7070 FORD Call now. 941- 769-TILE. 6232 CATS GOLF CLUBS Shots, $300 & up, Pvt Cuff links, pre 1950 post El JoBean, Florida Left hand ladies, $150. Washer Maytag 9 cycle Breeder (941)-284-9290 , cards, masonic jewelry, (941)-268-4395 DESIGNER LAMINATED FREE TO GOOD HOME 6 yr Call 941-833-8994 FLOORING - Never used heavy duty, Dryer Kenmore fountain pens & car items. Why Pay Hwy. 41 Prices? $214.65mo old, long haired tabby. Heavy duty, Both exc. 92 Jeep Wrangler $3995 (WAC) Handgun, Glock 20, 30% thicker. $.50 sq. ft. TOY POODLES, ready Jan Russ 941-412-3142 Sweet, clean 497-0910 22. 2M, 1F, AKC reg. w/ hlth $250/pr., (941)-624-6149 99 Chevy Cavalier $3995 2006 FORD 10m.$450. Rem. #870 Must sell 239-334-4839 Wanted Pre- 1964 Silver TAURUS SE Super Mag. like new $400. cert. Parents on premises 97 Isuzu Rodeo $3995 Got love? Washer, GE Select, 1yr. old, coins. “1 us pre-1964 45k miles, 1 owner, 941-704-3528 $550 (941)-473-9510 ENERGY SAVING TITAN Want to share your home like new $100 SOLD! .50 cents gives you auto, excellent cond. air, M14 400 Rnd. Ammo, TANKLESS WATER- with a dog or cat? YORKIE Tiny 9 wks. Awe- Washer/Dryer, heavy duty $5.00” (941)-321-8145 Power windows & 5 Mgs, $1500. HEATERS Save money EARS needs foster some Specimine. $695 white, will deliver $125 ea. options. Alloy wheels, - Save space $249.00 Colt 45, $500. Plus much families, long or 941-423-7319 (941)-875-0609 CHEVROLET only $500.00 total more (941)-628-9156 FACTORY DIRECT short-term. 7000 2004 Chevrolet Monte down. Cash or Trade PRICE!!! Call 941/475-0636 Washer/Dryer, Whirlpool, Carlo LS $10,900$145mo Mossberg Tactical police Payments incls all taxes www.gulfcoastenergysaver.com for more information. 6235 LIVESTOCK HD, Like New. $400 obo Jamie941-639-1155x200 shotgun, 12ga. collapsible & fees. Warr inc. SALE (941)-492-5675 Eng. (941)-460-8029 stock, ammo holder, tactical SIAMESE KITTEN, Loving 3 English Saddle, Western PRICE $9,695. Whirlpool Dehum Used twice, light & foregrip, $450 New month old Male. Neutered. Show saddle Misc. tack, GENE GORMAN NO GAMES OR GIMMICKS Paid $150, asking $65.00 Like cond., only test fired. 941- ENERGY SAVING TITAN All shots Inc. rabies. Needs (941)-828-8858 or If you have income, you 628-0285 good home. Great lap cat. New (941)-412-3142 “PREMIER” will be approved for a TANKLESS WATER- 941-204-5994 Cell 2004 CHEVY IMPALA, auto loan. WE HAVE HEATERS Save money $50. (941)-743-2857 Whirlpool Washer /GE Dryer LEATHER,, ONLY 27K MI! NAA 22. Mag. Mini Rev/SS, FULL SIZE & - Save space $249.00 $200, Refrig. GE $200 fairly 1 OWNER! $13,490. OVER 50 VEHICLES exc., ammo, 2 holsters, MINIATURE HORSES & tack. TRANSPORTATION STARTING AT $175.00 $195. (941)-426-1880 FACTORY DIRECT 6233 DOGS new 941-286-6766 941-639-7300 PRICE!!! 941- 916-0549 MO. WITH LITTLE OR NO MONEY DOWN. Olympic weight bench w/leg www.gulfcoastenergysaver.com THOROUGH BRED mare 6260 MISCELLANEOUS press. Like new, exc., See this vehicle & oth- (941)-492-5675 tinypuppiestogo.com 7yrs old, 16.1 hands, $250. ers at www cond., must sell $75 obo. MC/VISA/DISC/AMEX obo **SOLD** 100 Plus Cement Blocks, AutoMallofVenice. (941)-258-2628 8:30 to CHEVROLET GARAGE DOOR, dbl, hurri- Military/Senior Discount Clean. $1 ea Must move. com 5pm. 2005 Chevy COBALT LS ?cane, white, cost $2500. ? WESTERN SHIRTS, Design- (863)-735-0017 Wauchula PUNTA GORDA $12,894 $182/mo AUTO MALL OF Ruger Red Label O/U sale $1500 941-743-6757 er Jeans & Denims. ARCADE Castlezania stand Jamie941-639-1155x200 Seldom Used. Size 10-12 OFFICE VENICE sporting clays shotgun 12 LANAI windows, 4 track, 2 female Mastiffs , Big & up unit, works well, $400. 941-483-4700 Petite. $3.00 ea. ga. w/30” barrels, like new, smoke color vinyl, very beautiful, Great w/ kids, 1yr 941-628-5727. 301 US 41 BYPASS S $1200. (941) 505-7932. old,. $500 /ea OBO (941)-625-3184 HAS MOVED GENE After Hours & Sunday good cond. (1) 28x76 1/2, DRAWING BOARD, parallel, 941-268-4800 941-626-6753 Wanted: Colt Gold Cup Hand (2) 37x74 1/2, (1) 22x76 straight edge, 18x24, GORMAN’S From Gun, Private Party Paying 1/2. (2) single hung glass 6236 PET SUPPLIES portable, pd. $100. sell 2005 CHEVY MALIBU A+ Tiny Teacup & Toy 1986 Mustang Convert., V6, Cash (941)-697-1662 windows, 38 1/2x68 1/4. & SERVICES $35. (941)-637-8081 331 SULLIVAN ST CLASSIC, 24K MI! Breed Puppies, auto, good top & body Asking $100/all. (863)-993- to PRISTINE! $8,990. $1,595 obo 941-485-0887 6135 BICYCLES/ 0856 Pics Avail at: tinypup- *Horse Boarding North Exercise Bike, Prosport $45 312 SULLIVAN ST 625-2141, Pt. Char. piestogo.com Pvt Breed- 55 Stepping Stones 12x12 TRICYCLES Port* (The former www.genegormans.com 1992 Crown Vic, $2,500 Marble, 12”x12”, Many er, CC Acept- red $45 473-8275 obo, 75k, a/c cold new Full Care $500 2005 COBALT LS LOADED Colors to Choose From ed.(941)780-1630 PURPLE HOUSE) brakes and exhaust 941- 3 wheel bike, 24” good (941)-376-0287 Riding Arena-Trails - Park FREE: MUST SELL Asking $9999 426-9418 cond. $50, **SOLD!** Near - Private Pastures- Kitchen cabinets & sink. 43K Very Clean! 474-4891 Adorable Chihuahua Pup- MISC. GUTTER MATERI- Top Quality Feed/HayTrain- GONE! 1992 Ford Tempo, a/c, 89K TREK 7300 FX Hybrid w/ pies, 1m/1f-8wks old call BUSINESS HOURS AL, coil stock, etc... ing & Lessons mi., $1,500 obo, (941)-629- TCIII, 2hp motor. Pedal or Call for Details Dan@ 941-468-5890 Offered Also. motor to 30+ mph. $1000 Fresh Florida 4884 (941)-270-0809 941-423-5260 JUMBO SHRIMP Monday - Friday new, sell for $500. (941)- AKC ENGLISH BULLDOG CHEVROLET 1994 Ford Probe, needs 764-0431 New Suspended Ceiling, FOR ADOPTION,AKC REGIS- 150 gal. Fish Tank w/cabi- ARRIVING NOW @ 2007 Chevrolet Impala LS minor work $500obo. Must Approx 20”x20” TERED,SHOT’S UP TO net, filters, pumps, etc. $6.50 LB. 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. $18,796 $291mo Sell! (941)-875-9507 Tricycle Brand New royal (941)-376-0287 DATE,VACINATION,kelly- 941-623-2100 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Jamie941-639-1155x200 $300 (863)-494-3109 2000 Ford Focus, Gold blue, with accessories. [email protected] $275. ***SOLD!** Rosewood Wood, 8 2006 Chevy Cobalt LS 4 Dr. W/Beige Interior, 4-cyl, Pieces Total, (4) 17”x 40” BIRD CAGE, large, 4” rub- Gas stove 1896 Perf. cond. (941) 205-1000 Akitas to Yorkies ber casters, powder coat- 11K mi., asking $9,800, Cold Air, 90K mi, WORKSMAN TRIFECTA, adult & (4) 17”x34” $495; Port stereo $20; PUPPYS PUPPYS PUPPYS ed, 54x24x22, exc. cond. (941)-624-0664 Very Clean. $3895 3-wheel bike. Great cond. (941)-376-0287 Whole house attic fan $45; Many to Choose From $95. Call 941-575-7822. 941-743-0742 $195 (941)-474-0109 Violin $99; Granite 30x32 7020 BUICK WINDOWS BRAND NEW, Our Quality Puppies $75. Amplifier $35; Wheel 7050 CHRYSLER STILL IN FACTORY BOX. Discount bird cages Are worth your Drive chair alum ramp$99 1/16/08 6138 TOYS VINYL $79. 941-875-0006 Discount dog crates 1986 LEBARON CONVERT- GENE Puppies starting at WANTED: 45 Records $288 Pet Owner’s Warehouse 1992 Buick LeSabre, V-6, IBLE, 85K, good tires/top. Electric Train H.O. Scale. (941)-627-4787 (941)-496-9252 cold A/C, 75K. $2,195. $2500/obo (941)-497-5441 GORMAN’S 6180 HEAVY/CONST. Petland of Sarasota 2000 MUSTANG CONV. Set up on 4x4 plywood w/ 941-575-7843 dlr EQUIPMENT 941-343-9752 WILDLIFE I HAVE TOO many items to 1998 SEBRING JXI, conv., V-6, AUTO, EXTRA list Tractors, 53’ car trailer, village display Must be seen Fruitville Rd. next to Target TRAPPING/REMOVAL 1993 Century 4dr, V6, auto- new top, tires, batt & more CLEAN! MINT! $7,990 1 dump truck, mowers, golf to appreciate. $150. cash. matic, cold air, Very clean. $3400/obo (941)-284-5702 639-1601 Punta Gorda American Bulldog/Pitbull McVey’s Animal Trapping carts, etc Mobile on an 941-485-7968 $1450. SOLD!! mix Puppies;$150.00;1st Ridding your house of acre. 941-661-2465. 2001 TAURUS SES 52 gallon fuel cell & pump. nuisance wildlife!! shots;Call 941-468-1087 1995 BUICK LeSabre. mint 85K mi, warr. avail, $7K Blue 6145 POOL/SPA/ $100. Full size truck tool DON’T WAIT CALL NOW!! Light Wood & Glass 1999 Chrysler Sebring Display Case 6.5’ High cond. 125K mi. $3000/ Book, $3995. **SOLD** & SUPPLIES box $40. (941)-637-1479 American Bulldogs. Lot’s of 941-468-2087 Conv. JXI Newer top,tires $125 (941)-376-0287 obo. (941)-916-4594 color. 4 males and 1 female. Looks sharp! $4200 Baqua Pure Pool Exceptional confirmation. 6250 APPLIANCES Pinball & Arcade 1995 CENTURY cold A/C, Phone 941-575-7717 GENE Pump 2HP $100. Taking deposits, ready to go Games, Wanted! Cash! Massey-Ferguson diesel 92k orig. mi., $1500. obo. Cell 920-915-5900 941-661-0256 2/1/08. Asking $1,000 and Working or Not (941)-255-9372 GORMAN’S 4X4 w/bush hog mower. $40 SERVICE CALL The Areas 1999 Sebring Conv. up. 239-707-7805 (863)-558-0198 2002 FORD MUSTANG GT, Hot Tub/Spa, seats 5, never Quick attach front bucket, most trusted Appliance Repair 2000 BUICK Park Avenue. auto, AC, all power, LOW MI! LOADED. PRIS- used, lounger, cabinet, 5HP, extra rear hydraulics, good Chihuahua Pup, male, Service, serving PC, N.P. Engl, Sm 2 Dr Desk $30, 19” TV Leather, exc. cond. 121K great beach car $3590 TINE! $11,460. 24 jets, Can Deliver. $1,695 cond. $7,200 obo, (941)- SHOTS, Choc. tri color Venice. We can fix it! 941-473- $20. Pack n Play $25. mi. 30+ mpg, $6700. Cramer Toyota 1-800- 625-2141, Pt. Char. 941-755-9813 575-1927 $250 (941)-460-8824 9484 (941)-475-4143 (941)-258-6849 507-1543 www.genegormans.com Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008, Real Estate • Classified Page 15

7070 FORD 7110 OLDSMOBILE 7163 HYUNDAI 7200 NISSAN 7252 BUDGET BUYS 7260 AUTOS WANTED 7290 VANS 7300 TRUCKS/ PICK-UPS 1989 Cutlass Ciera Classic, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria CASH POSSIBLE for your 2004 DODGE Caravan SXT, GENE GORMAN Excellent cond. 85k miles GENE Wagon, low mi., looks/runs Vehicle! Fast Removal! 941- 1 own., 55k mi., loaded, 2001 DODGE 1500 SLT, V8, $1800 Call Lisa exc., clean, new tires, $600 286-4599 quad seats. $8495. (941)- auto., ext. cab, topper, long “PREMIER” 941-661-9446 CHEVROLET 575-7843dlr bed, tow, exc. cond. 78K 2002 FORD THUNDER- GORMAN’S obo SOLD! 2006 Hyundai TUCSON 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA SL, Junk Cars & Vans, mi. new tires & brakes. BIRD CONV, SOFT/HARD 2000 Intrigue Auto, AC, 2004 Dodge Caravan SXT, $16,495 $248mo I BUY HONDAS! Pick-ups Wanted, TOP. MINT! $21,490. LTHR., LOADED! LOW MI! Quad Seats. 1 owner, 55K. $8400. AM/FM/CD All power Bill 941-639-1155x800 Any Shape, Any Condition, Top Dollar Paid, Call Any 941-639-7300 FACT. WARR! $16,190. Loaded. $8,495. (941)-575- (941)-697-3556 only 68k, $3990. 625-2141, Pt. Char. Any Year! Time. Fast Frank 7843 dlr Cramer Toyota 1-800- 7165 INFINITI www.gengormans.com (941)-286-4599 941-429-8402 2001 GMC 4x4 2500 SLT 507-1543 pkg., tan w/tan leather, fully 1993 CHEVY CORSICA, 0 loaded w/lots of extra’s, 7205 SPORTS CARS Runs Good! Needs Altinator, GENE 99,000 mi. $14,200. 941- CHEVROLET 7130 PONTIAC $550. 941-286-4599 2004 Ford Focus LX Top Dollars Paid GORMAN’S 625-5978. $9,984 $129/mo 1989 Firbird Formula CHEVROLET GENE GORMAN for Cars, trucks, 2004 MERCURY MON- 2001 Silverado 1500, ext. Jamie941-639-1155x200 V8, auto, ac, T-Tops, 2003 Infiniti G35 vans, any cond. TEREY, DVD, LOADED! cab, short bed, 84k mi., Runs great $1990. $19,900 $311 mo “PREMIER” 1995 FORD ESCORT SW SHARP! $13,490. 2004 MUSTANG Convertible 2002 PORSCHE BOXSTER (941)-650-5785 $8000. 941-889-7592 Cramer Toyota 1-800- Bill 941-639-1155x800 White, 30k, loaded, looks 625-2141, Pt. Char. 40th Anniversary Edition V6 CONV, RED, brand new. $2000/obo ● WE BUY CARS- TRUCKS www.genegormans.com 2002 DODGE 1500 Quad 507-1543 1 OWNER! $20,990. leather fully loaded. $8700 ● ‘91 & Higher $200+ up 941-639-7300 (941)-429-6962 2004 ODYSSEY, loaded, all Cab, 70K miles, $8500. obo 941-623-8405 ● Free Tow-away junkers 941-627-8956 GENE 1996 Corsica V-6 110kmi, power, rear air, DVD player, ● GORMAN’S 7210 TOYOTA Auto, Cold Air, Good Tires & 941-276-0204 Frank 70K miles, exc. cond. CHEVROLET 2004 INFINITI I35, FULLY Brakes $950 (941)-698- $15,500. 941-743-0857 GENE 2005 Pontiac G6 LOADED! SR., LEATHER 1997 Avalon XLS Auto, 9657 TOP $$ PAID CHEVROLET $16,986 $239 mo A STEAL @ $17,990. AC, leather, AM/FM/CD For Junk Cars, Trucks Complete Race Car GORMAN’S 2005 Ford Mustang Jamie941-639-1155x200 625-2141 Pt. Char. All power 80k $6990 & Vans, Running or 2002 F150 TRITON V8, $17,457 $266/mo www.genegormans.com Cramer Toyota 1-800- Minus Motor & Trans. Not! Free Pick Up! 4X4, LOADED! CHEVROLET Jamie941-639-1155x200 507-1543 $1000. 941-661-0256 PERFECT! $10,490. 7135 SATURN 941-623-5118 2005 Chrysler Town & 625-2141, Pt. Char. 7177 KIA 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY LE, Country LTD *JUNK CARS WANTED* www.genegormans.com USED SATURN SALE! white, tints, new tires, 3yr GOOD CARS $21,983 $349mo Running or Not. Fast Ser- ***************** war. $4500 941-979-7601 AT Jamie941-639-1155x200 2002 FORD F-150 Ext CHEVROLET vice. Fair $ paid 941-286- Cab Larriat Dark 15 to choose from GENE 2003 Corolla, silver, auto, 2006 Ford TAURUS SEL REDUCED 3122 or 941- 623-5550 blue/Gold, LOADED, $1,999 & Up 92,000mi, cd/cass. $14,972 $220/mo GORMAN’S PRICES M.S.B. RECYLING moon roof, 6 disc CD, **************** 2002 KIA SPORTAGE, $6,000. 941-426-6470 Jamie941-639-1155x200 Free Vehicle Removal Leather, 5.4 w/ tow pkg, PRO-POWER 4 DR., AUTO. LOW MI! ALL VEHICLES CHEVROLET 2003 MATRIX 48k miles, Immac. $10,800. (941)- LOADED! MINT! $6,800. THOROUGHLY SAFETY Cash Possible 2005 Dodge Grand Need To Place a AUTO SALES 966-4300 639-1601 Punta Gorda $9,800 (941)-484-9883 CHECKED & 941-575-4008 Caravan SXT $20,872 Classified Ad? PARTS & SERVICE RECONDITIONED $329mo (941) 627-8822 2002 FORD Ranger XLT 7180 MAZDA PROCEEDS HELP QUALIFIED 7270 AUTO PARTS/ Jamie941-639-1155x200 Extended Cab. Enter your classified ad online FAMILIES ACHIEVE HOME ACCESSORIES All power, Exc. cond! and pay with your credit card. OWNERSHIP! 7300 TRUCKS/ It’s fast, easy, and convenient. 7140 MISC. DOMESTIC 1995 Miata Conv. tan/green. CHEVROLET 1994 Chevy Cavalier, 4 58K mi. low mi., 5sp, extras. exc. 2005 Toyota CAMRY 1979 CAMARO. No Motor PICK-UPS Go to sun-herald.com/classi- AUTOS Dr., cold air, 115K, good Great Racing Project! $500. Private owner. $9200. $15,999 $239 mo tires, needs paint $1395. fieds. cond. $5995.941-426-1054 941-286-7787 or bring offer. Bill 941-639-1155x800 1979 Mercury Cougar 1988 GMC 1500, 4x4, V- Fast * Convenient * Easy 2000 Miata LS, 5 speed, 941-764-0690 or Sun-Herald.com/classifieds Brougham, 4 Dr., Loaded, 1985 Ford Pickup 1/2-ton, 8, auto, air, $1500. 1989 941-268-1011. (Visa or Mastercard) convertible, extras, green Cold Air, New Tires, 50K 6-cyl, 4-spd, selling for parts FORD, F-450, 12 ft flat AUTO TECH $6,995. Senior Driven Miles $1995 $450 941-270-1073 dump, 460 engine, 5-speed, GUARANTEED FINANCING! PRO POWER AUTO 1992 Mercury Sable 4 ★ $2000. Call 941-268-0457 NO MATTER YOUR SALES (941) 627-8822. CHEVROLET Dr., loaded, new tires, ice 1986 454 $1500. 355 GENE CREDIT HISTORY! 2006 Scion xB cold air, 95K miles, very $1,500. 4.0 Jeep Engine 1990 Chevy 1500 4x4, Enter your classified ad and pay ★ Whidden Industrial Pk. with your credit card NO MATTER YOUR $15,999 $239 mo nice $2195 $750. Turbo 350 trans New tires, body good, GORMAN’S CREDIT SCORE! Port Charlotte. 2003 CHEVY S10, ONLY 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Bill 941-639-1155x800 1994 Olds Cutlass, 4 Dr., $550. 941-815-7428. $2000/obo 941-223-7554 ★ NO SOCIAL SECURITY 2001 MAZDA Protege ES, loaded, cold air, 150K well 22K MI! LOADED! Vehicle locator specialist # REQUIRED 4dr., all pwr., sunroof, 88k maintained miles, very clean 1986 Cadillac Fltwd Brghn, 1990 DODGE 150 EXT CAB FLAWLESS! $8,690. ★ 50 yrs. of auto exp. Any EVEN IF YOU’VE BEEN mi., exc. cond., $6500. $2195 102k orig. miles; orig. FLATBED AUTO AC, GOOD 625-2141, Pt. Char. TURNED DOWN 1993 Toyota Camry LE, 4 year, make or Model. No (941)-764-0431 owner. Fair cond.; runs well. COND. $1295/OBO www.genegormans.com AUTO TECH OF VENICE Dr., loaded including sun- Make Offer. (941)-743-7633 (941)-650-5785 fees. Russ 941-412-3142 CHEVROLET 2003 DODGE DAKOTA, 941-480-0309 2006 Toyota Camry roof, new tires, $3995 1995 Pontiac Grand Am 1987 Ford Ranger, 4-cyl, 1990 Ford Ranger XLT, New Sport Ed, quad cab, auto, www.autotechofvenice.com Solara $25,995 $423 mo 7080 JEEP 2 dr., 42k senior driven auto, selling for parts $350. tires, wiring $1000 (863)- V6, loaded, nice truck Bill 941-639-1155x800 miles, loaded, like new, new 941-475-2121 491-7434 7145 ACURA CHEVROLET $9,500. EZ Finance tires. $3995. (941)-580-7456 2003 Mazda MIATA 7220 VOLKSWAGEN 1995 Dodge Grand Cara- 1993 Ford F-150, 1990 Nissan Kingcab w/ 1997 Acura 3.0 CL, good $15,985 $239 mo van LE own owner senior ext., cab, for parts, cap, 4 Cyl, 5 Spd, Cold A/C, 2003 DODGE RAM 1500 cond. New tires & brakes. Bill 941-639-1155x800 2000 Beetle, 1 owner, 66K, lady owned. Dual air, 941-286-4599 173K, Very Good Cond. 4DR, Blue, 101k, CD, Ex CHEVROLET GLS/Turbo. Auto, Leather. loaded, Michilin tires, 82 k Red, Drives Ex $2800.obo 2006 Jeep Liberty Sport $3,200. (239)-410-0221 4 Tires, BF Goodrich all sea- cond. $9500 DLR 941- S. Rf. Wholesale $7,295. miles, $4895. 941-421-2541 $14,934 $220/mo son, 205/75R14, like new, 473-7352 941-575-7843 dlr 1997 Chrys. Sebring JXi Jamie941-639-1155x200 Conv., loaded, 69K miles. $100 941-268-1616 1994 Bus, Goshen, 24 pas- CHEVROLET 2002 Beetle GLS, SAVE Exc. Cond! $6495. $5495 senger, church bus Reason- $$$, Silver Auto, 19,700, 6 1998 Mazda 626 LX 4dr., 7085 LEXUS CHEVROLET 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata able 941-740-2053 $17,999 $276 mo cd monsoon sound, sun- loaded to the max, new 2004 Acura MDX Touring AUTOMOTIVE SHOP & 1994 CHEVY Blazer, automatic CHEVROLET Bill 941-639-1155x800 roof, ex cond. $9,450. tires, 74k mi., exceptional 2001 LS430 73K MI WHITE $24,978 $404 mo cond. $5895. OFFICE EQUIP. Incl. lift & 4x4, A/C, good tires, runs well, 2003 Toyota Tacoma Pre- (941)-830-8131 $24500 EXC. CONDITION Bill 941-639-1155x800 1998 Ford Explorer XLT, more. Details $1,800 obo. (941) 889-7096. runner $10,999 $147mo 7190 MERCEDES 941-525-0209 4wd, loaded incl. moonroof, (941)-629-6644 1994 Ford E350 Heavy duty Bill 941-639-1155x800 7147 AUDI 160K 1-own mi., exceptional box truck 14x8, Ex. truck 1990 MERCEDES 300E GENE $6495. $5995. Chevy 350 Running Engine white, 4 door sedan, exc. 1997 Chrys. Town & Complete $500. $1950. (941)-255-0054 2000 AG Sedan auto, AC cond., fully loaded w/moon GORMAN’S Country Van LXi 133K 1- 941-661-0256 roof, lthr, alloy, all power 2002 VW JETTA, AUTO, 1996 CHEVY 3500 1 Ton CHEVROLET roof, 99K orig. mi. Asking owner mi loaded including Dually, low profiles, ext cab CHEVROLET $5990. Cramer Toyota LOADED! LOW MI! leather, CD player, dual air Motor Honda G300 2004 Lexus ES 330 $6000. 941-628-1986. 133K, 454. $4900 obo. 2004 Chevrolet 1500 Sil- 1-800-507-1543 LIKE NEW! $10,784. Michelin tires $6495 7HP Complete $50. $24,999 $405 mo verado $11,974 $165mo 1992 Mercedes 300E, 639-1601 Punta Gorda 2001 Mazda Tribute ES 941-661-0256 Call 941-613-4055. Bill 941-639-1155x800 Jamie941-639-1155x200 7160 HONDA 187k, California Car, clean SUV, 4WD, loaded, new Rims, IV Lorinser Alloy 1997 Dodge 1500 SLT. V-8, $3300. 608-317-2998 7240 MISC. IMPORTS tires, MUST SEE! $11,795 Auto. Loaded. $2,995. $9995. 16”x8” for ‘72 - ‘95 Merc GENE GORMAN I BUY HONDAS! Benz SL w/ Tires, Center 941- 575-7843 dlr 06 Nissan Truck Frontier 2001 VW Jetta GLX VR6 Any Shape, Any Condition, 7195 MITSUBISHI 4dr., beautiful cond. loaded, Caps & Bolts $250 (941)- 1997 DODGE RAM 1500 CHEVROLET “PREMIER” Any Year! Crew, Grey, $16,988. incl. moonroof, 96k 1 own. 2004 LEXUS RX330, 698-1508 Sport, V8, Auto, White. (941)-286-4599 1991 Eclipse PW, PL, AT, Hill Nissan 6401 Cypress mi. $9995. 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche LTHR., SR, NAVIGATION Tires, set of 4, Good Cond! Lots of Extras! AC, Good Condition 456- Gardens Blvd, Winter 1500 $19,982 $312/mo PEARL WHITE! $27,990. 1996 ACCORD, Grn 141k 225/60R16, $150 like $6,200. (941)-815-1066 Jamie941-639-1155x200 0993. $2300. ALL REASONABLE 941-639-7300 mi, pwr locks, wind. Haven, 863-299-2161. new, 941-286-4599 OFFERS CONSIDERED 1997 Ford F-150 XL, 1 own- 2005 Chevy Silv., crew, LT3 $2000/obo 941-585-9151 2001 ECLIPSE Spider GS 2003 Mini Cooper-S, 30K TOPPER for full size-short bed, wer, AC, V-6, Auto, 8’ bed, pkg, black, custom, 52k, 7090 LINCOLN Newer Convert. top., 1997 HONDA CIVIC, Auto, 2 mi, Ex Cond, New Tires, modular white, F.glass, $200 runs new. $4,295. 941- leather, all options, All Pewter, tint, Ex cond. 60k 0 Dr. Coupe, New Timing Belt, $16000.obo941-6271447 Charlotte (941)-412-1966 575-7843 dlr offers considered! (941)- 1992 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, Water Pump. Clean! miles, cold AC $10,000. County 1997 NISSAN w/top, runs 204-7039 Executive Series, EXCEL- $3,500. 941-286-7787 GAS Saver! 941-875-2419 7250 ANTIQUES/ TRUCK TOPPER, alum., LENT Condition. $2500 Call Habitat For sides opens, fits 76x61, good, $3500. obo. (941)- 2005 Dodge Dakota SLT 2000 Accord EX Auto, COLLECTIBLES 941-637-3868. $200. TRUCK CAP, hard 639-6651 Crew Cab, V-8, 8K miles. AC, Loaded Only 60k Humanity Tonneau, Silver, fits 76x61, 1998 DODGE 1500 RAM, Sharp! Loaded. $16,500? 1997 Lincoln Town-Car $7990. Cramer Toyota 1354 SR 776, Murdock 1 Blk. W. of Sam’s Club $300. (941)-764-0431 auto, A/C, stereo, good PC 630-248-3596 75K Miles, Garage Kept, 1- 1-800-507-1543 CHEVROLET 1964 FORD GALAXY 2 Dr. Dick Fields working cond. $1700. 941- Owner, Excellent Cond. 2006 Mitsubishi Raider LS 2005 Ford F-150 Ext. Cab, 2000 HONDA ACCORD EX, hard top, new tires & wheels Cell 941-740-4043 7290 VANS 255-0054 $4950.00 941-204-5427 $14,900 $219 mo FX4, 4 X 4, loaded, dual V6, 84K mi. Exc. Cond! 390 automatic, a/c, P/S, Bill 941-639-1155x800 1975 GMC Classic custom 1998 FORD F150 4WD exhaust, lift, exc. cond. 1997 MARK VIII, V-8, 102k $8,400. (941)-626-5666 great driver, almost fin- 7260 AUTOS WANTED van, V8, auto, dual exh., brand new motor, 11k mi. $22,900, (941)-286-2061 miles, runs good, cold air, ished, $7,900, (941)-276- on engine. Engine cost 7200 NISSAN rims,spoiler,flares,shades, 2005 Ford F-150 XL, good 19.5 MPG. $2000 obo. 4233 $5035. have receipts. Will $$$ CASH PAID $$$ orig. owner, must sell. cond. 110K hwy. mi., tool Call 941-421-2232 sacrifice for $4500. 4 spd 1971 Chevelle SS, 350 For Cars & Trucks. $1,149. **SOLD** box, 8’ bed w/liner, a/c, CHEVROLET $227.66mo w/350 Turbo Transmission, on floor, good cond. Brand Dead or Alive 1986 Chevy van, 160K mi. AM/FM, Black $5,995, 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid (WAC) Super Clean $18,000 obo (941)-627-3363 new air. (941)-876-3855 2006 MITSUBISHI new paint. Good work truck (941)-626-2458 $16,785 $254/mo LANCER 941-457-5151 1999 DODGE 3500 XLT Bill 941-639-1155x800 ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ $800. 941-916-4594 CHEVROLET ES Edition, 23k miles, 1 1977 MGB CONV. Turbo, diesel, dually quad, 1993 Toyota Previa van, 2004 Lincoln Town Car owner, like new cond. all sports car, completely DONATE with chip, 123K, 17.5 MPG, GENE new eng., trans & exhaust, $18,478 $285/mo power options, CD play- restored, very nice, gar. kept YOUR $15,500. 2001, 11.5’ Jamie941-639-1155x200 $7200 (941)916-5505 $2,800. (941)-613-1313 SLIDE-IN CAMPER, North- GORMAN’S er, Lots of extras, Facto- 2005 FORD F150 CHEVROLET ry Warranty inc , only 1977 PONTIAC VENTURA, RESELLABLE 1995 Astrovan $950.obo land, self contained. $3500. 941-429-0763 573-429-4450 WHOLESALE TO THE 7100 MERCURY 2006 Honda Accord Value $600. total down. Cash re-built motor, custom interi- VEHICLE PUBLIC! ONLY $9,900. Package$16,999 $268mo or Trade or $6800 (941)-474-6060 (BOATS W/TRAILER 1996 Ford F150 cargo van, 1999 DODGE RAM 3500, 639-1601 Punta Gorda 1991 G. Marquis LS, 1 Bill 941-639-1155x800 Payments incls all taxes 1978 Mercedes - Benz runs good. $1000. 769- dually diesel, 4x4, black, owner, 64,000 mi. Wht. & RV’S ALSO) 2005 Toyota Tundra SR5 V8 & fees. Warr inc. SALE 280CE (Gas) Excellent 1336 102,000 mi. $13,000. Call Must sell. Asking $2,395. TO Double Cab, Tow Package, 7163 HYUNDAI PRICE $10,495. Cond. 110k. $3500 o.bo 941-457-2448. (941)-575-7843 DLR 1998 FORD E150, 6-cyl, CD/Satellite Radio, RHINO NO GAMES OR GIMMICKS (941) 585-9353 CHARLOTTE auto, ac, 95K, nice cond, 1999 Ford F150, 8’ Bed, liner, 41K $19,800. 2000 Elantra Auto, AC, If you have income, you 1997 Grand Marqui, 68K 1986 Cadillac Fltwd Brghn, needs trans work $1495 Cold AC, Decent Tires, King (941)626-8526. AM/FM/CD, all power will be approved for a COUNTY HABITAT mi, exc., cond., new tires, 102k orig. miles; orig. /obo (941)-650-5785 Cab, 4Dr, $3900 obo Runs $1990. Cramer Toyota auto loan. WE HAVE 98 Dodge Dakota, 4 cyl, $3500 **SOLD** owner. Fair cond.; runs well. FOR HUMANITY Good (941)-423-0002 1-800-507-1543 OVER 50 VEHICLES 5spd, Cold AC, New Paint, Make Offer. (941)-743-7633 1999 Grand Marquise, 50K STARTING AT $175.00 FOR A MAXIMUM TAX 1999 FORD F250, ext cab, Very Clean, w/topper mi. Exc. cond. $7,000. MO. WITH LITTLE OR 1988 CAMARO IROC-Z, WRITE OFF. 1998 Ford Windstar, diesel, 7.3L, auto, loaded, $3000 obo 941-445-3084 941- 258-5030 NO MONEY DOWN. White Convertible, Fuel $2500. (941)-624-6978 $12,800 (207)-441-7109 See this vehicle & oth- Free Local Towing. COMPLETE 379 Hood for Injected, New Tires. Very 1999 Dodge Caravan 1999 Red Dodge 1500 CHEVROLET ers at www Clean!! $8,000. obo (941)- DICK FIELDS Peter Built $600. Call 941- GENE 2004 Hyundai SONATA AutoMallofVenice. White, new AC, 4 cyl, Exc Quad Cab Truck, 2WD, Auto, 815-7428, 941-629-5754 833-9181 CELL 941-740-4043 cond. 104k mi, $2900 $10,740 $142 mo com 0 0 SLT, V-8, 80K mi $4500.obo /obo 941-429-1878 941-697-7300 GORMAN’S Bill 941-639-1155x800 AUTO MALL OF 1989 Buick Lesabre ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ 7305 SPORT UTILITY/ 2002 GR. MARQUIS, Runs good, $475 VENICE 1999 Dodge Conversion, 2000 Chevy S-10 Ex VEHICLES LTHR. LOADED! LOW MI! SOLD! 98K mi., perfect shape - TV, cab, V6, auto, AC, All MINT! $9,986. 941-483-4700 CASH 301 US 41 BYPASS S DVD, elec. bed, $4,500, power, Alloys $6990 1986 Chevy Surburban 639-1601 Punta Gorda Chevelle SS, w/options. Call FOR YOUR CAR After Hours & Sunday (941)-875-8385 Cramer Toyota 1-800- 1/2ton, 5.7L, V8, automatic, CHEVROLET for more information. (941)- OR TRUCK 2003 Grand Marqui GS, 941-626-6753 507-1543 AC, 100k Nice cond. 2005 Hyundai XG350 623-3374 ANY YEAR OR MAKE 2000 DODGE CARAVAN, very good cond., 71K, well $795/obo (941)-650-5785 $15,999 $239mo Mech. & Electrical repairs (941) 966-7111 side ramp, 31K miles, 2000 FORD E350, 14’ Box maintained, $7500 (941)- 1994 Nissan Altima, 4 Dr., Bill 941-639-1155x800 to antique/collectible cars $17,000. SOLD! truck $3500. Call Chris 1991 GMC JIMMY 4x4 runs 766-0099 auto, runs great. $1,350, 2005 TIBURON, SILVER, 941-916-9173/268-7365 and trucks. Charlotte RV AUTO CITY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR (941)-584-6154 great Must sell. $1500 obo. (941)-875-9507 2003 Mercury Grand Marqui 36,500 MILES. Warranty Service Center 23180 7 pass van, 5 door, nice 1998 NISSAN SENTRA, Junk & Abandoned 2000 Toyota Tundra SR5, LS Ultimate Edition, 60K for life of vehicle. ONE Harper Ave, Charlotte Har- cond. fully loaded, $3200. minor damage, runs great. VEHICLES REMOVED!!!! extended cab, access 1995 FORD Explorer 4X2, mi., exc. cond., leather, ask- OWNER. $13,500. MINT bor, (941)-883-5555 941-255-0054 $1900. SOLD! COULD BE WORTH $$$$ doors, midnight blue, cold a/c, tow pkg., new ing $9,500 (410) 726-6617 COND! 941-223-8112 697-7222 OR 475-9007 2002 Ford E250 Cargo 130K w/matching top- tires, alt. & batt., tune-up or (941)-575-2989 2003 Maxima GLE, loaded, 7252 BUDGET BUYS Extended van, AC, tow pkg. per. Tow package in good etc. drives & looks great, 41k mi., exc cond. Asking TOP CASH 62K mi. $7500. 941-627- condition $6900 OBO 163K hwy. mi., $2,400 $13,750. 941-204-7530 1979 CAMARO. No Motor obo,.(239)-218-5454 locat- Great Racing Project! $500. $$$$$$$$$$ 6548, 941- 769-7090 Call 941-914-1523 FOR CARS & ed in PGI. 2005 Mercury Sable, silver CHEVROLET 2007 ALTIMA SL, 10,000 941-286-7787 2003 Dodge Grand Cara- 2001 DODGE RAM 2500 TRUCKS w/gray leather int. 6,500 2006 Hyundai Azera Limit- mi., sun roof, keyless entry, van, 37K orig. mi., must sell! 4x4, 95,000 mi. red/silver, 1998 Isuzu Rodeo, 4x4, 1991 HONDA CIVIC, Hatch- DEAD OR ALIVE mi. Mint. $12,000. Call ed $21,999 $350mo htd/pwr seats. $20,800. back, Manual, 133K. Runs $8,500, (941) 979- new tires, Gooseneck hitch 119K, very good cond. Russ 941- 484-8272 Bill 941-639-1155x800 941-661-5467. Great! $950. 941-286-4599 485-7515 6964 or (941)-629-5047 $10,000. 941-457-2448. $3795. 239-253-9586 Page 16 Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008, Real Estate • Classified

7305 SPORT UTILITY/ 7305 SPORT UTILITY/ 7341 TRAILER 7341 TRAILER 7360 CYCLES/MOPEDS/ 7370 CAMPERS/ 7380 MOTOR HOMES/ 7380 MOTOR HOMES/ VEHICLES VEHICLES & ACCESSORIES & ACCESSORIES SCOOTERS TRAVEL TRAILERS RVs RVs

1999 Chevy Surburban 12’ Galvanized Boat Trailer. NEW BOAT TRAILERS AT 2003 HONDA CBR 2000 Mallard TT, 26’, super ‘00 Roadtrek 22’, versatile, RV SHOW 4wd, V8, leather, power, Cost $600. New cond! Dealer Cost. Credit slide, very good cond. 52k, new tires, great cond GENE 600 RR Under 15k JAN. 24-27, 10am-5pm tow pkg, good & strong $350. (941)-268-9029 Cards $7700 firm. After 5 (941)- $28,000. 941-473-8447 miles, Like new tires! 23nd ANNUAL, 21 Dealers $6950. (941)-423-7374 Accepted. WEST COAST PRiced to Sell! $4500. 624-4579 lv mesg. GORMAN’S RV TIRE, NEW, 245/70 R19.5, 100’s of new RV’s of all 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR, TRAILER (941)698-9902 obo 941-232-8421 2000 Chevy Suburban 2001 31 FT; AM. STAR, Goodyear, G-159, $125. brands & styles, suppliers & LOADED, LOW MI! $7000, 109K. Fair condi- 2002 Emerson, goose more. Register to win FREE PRISTINE! $15,788. Trailer, single axle, 6.5 x 2004 Harley 1200 Custom, by Newmar, FBRB slideout, (941)-497-3866 tion. Gold/tan leather. neck, tool box, 24’ deck, 5’ 8.5, w/sides & gate, $175 exc. cond. Never seen rain. awn; $14k obo. Also 1999 prizes! Tickets $7, 16 & 941/492-5476 625-2141, Pt. Char. 1988 Winnebago Exc. www.genegormans.com dove tail, 5’ spring assist obo. 941-585-1064 Everything chromed. GMC 2500, Suburan FWD, under free, free parking! Lee ramps, great shape, good condition, $10,000 obo 2000 Dodge Durango SLT Detachable leather bags & $22k. for both. FIRM. Call Civic Center, Ft. Myers, I-75, tires, $4,200 obo, (941)- 941-628-1821 Loaded, tow pkg, VGC, windshield. Full warranty. 863-993-0997 Exit 143E, Florida RV Trade 575-1927 TRAILERS Only 2500 mi. $6,900/obo. 1989 Class A 31’ Coach- Assn. $4,500 941-697-0625 GENE 2001 5th. wheel 34’ Coach- Call (941)-740-0181 man, 37K mi., exc. cond. www.frvta.org/region1.asp ALL REPAIRS man Royal Deluxe, 2 slides, GORMAN’S HITCHES, WIRING 2004 Harley Davidson $16,000, (941)-766-1022 GENE GORMAN 2004 NISSAN MURANO $18,000 obo, (941)-639- Saturn Tow-Cars. 15 to 2002 Equipment trailer, PARTS & ACCESSORIES Super Glide w/extras. SL, LOW MI! ABSOLUTELY 3525 or (845) 649-5983 1990 28” Winnebago choose from. Blue-Ox tow gooseneck, tool box, 18’ RESCUE TECH 4,100 mi. $9000. 941- “PREMIER” MINT! $19,990. (941)-833-2200 Chiefton Class A. Loaded. hitches. PRO-POWER AUTO 2000 FORD MUSTANG GT deck, 4’ dove tail, 4’ ramps, 916-0549 2002 5th WHEEL 34’ Holi- 625-2141, Pt. Char. Low mi. Rear bed. Clean. SALES (941) 627-8822 P.C. CONV. ONLY 60K MI! good tires, $3,200 obo, day Rambler Presidential 3 www.genegormans.com 2004 HD Sportster 883, $4000/obo 941-815-2909 SPORTY! $10,990. slides, exc. Way too much (941)-575-1927 TRAILERS like new, 5K miles, $5500 Sweet Spot 38’ Casa Villa 941-639-7300 to list! Must see! $29K obo. 1992 36’ BOUNDER Diesel 2003 HAULMARK, 6x15 NEW ENCLOSED (941)-637-1234 Trailer. Raised, Skirted, PG, 312-310-3111. Pusher. Loaded! Very Good 2000 ISUZU AMIGO Hardtop enclosed, side door, rear as low as $1450 2004 HONDA, GOLDWING Screened Lanai, Bright, Condition! $18,500. (941)- Conv., 5-spd, a/c, stereo, door ramp, $2500. 2005 PRE-LOVED TRAILERS 1800 cc, candy red, approx 2003 24’ Pioneer TT, Open, shed. On river in CHEVROLET 626-9075 loaded, exc. cond. $3000. 6x10 ENCLOSED, side & 15K miles, 3 yr warranty, Perfect Cond., 4x8 campground w/pool & activ- 941-255-0054 2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT 5 x 7 Open $449 ities. Campfires, pets, ATV’s $19,367 $301/mo rear doors, $2000. 2005 extras. $15,400. Reardeck For ATV’s etc. 1997 Dodge 20’ Pleasure- 4 X 6 Open $399 Welcome $11,000 (443)- Jamie941-639-1155x200 6x14 UTILITY TRAILER, 6 X 12 Closed $1075 ***SOLD*** $8,500 (941)-423-2998 way XCEL, 94K, Exc. Cond! GENE GORMAN rear gate ramp, $1000. Call $16,500. 941-764-1838 827-2060 Arcadia 6 X 10 Closed $1475 2005 Honda Shadow 600 2004 5th Wheel, 31.5’ 941-268-0457 6 X 16 Open Tandem w/3400 miles $4100. Fibls, 2 Slides, Gen/hitch, 1998 Winnebago Brave 30’ “PREMIER” (O.H. Rack) $1550 GENE Garage Kept. (941)-426- $23,900 obo John 863- 7381 RV STORAGE 2001 CHEVY TAHOE LT, 6 X 14 Open $1465 39,500 mi, ‘99 Saturn tow- LEATHER, 3RD ROW SEAT! 2602 7 X 18 Open Heavy 494-6969 863-558-3140 car, full hookup $30,000 ONLY $12,990. GORMAN’S 2005 Big Tex dump, 25,000 Duty Hauler, 12,000 2005 KAWASAKI VULCAN 941-460-9875 INDOOR RV & BOAT STOR- 941-639-7300 2005 CHRYL. PACIFICA, lb., goose neck, low miles, 2004 Keystone LTW TT, AWD, DVD, LOW MI! G.V.W $2275 CLASSIC. $7500 obo. AGE. New facility in Punta removable dove tail & sleeps 6, like new cond. 2004 PHAETON 40’ 3 2002 FORD EXPLORER, FLAWLESS! $13,990. 941-833-2200 Call 941-575-1983 Gorda. Call 239-248-0020 ramps + extra steel sides, $14,500. 941- 458-4628 slides, 330 cat, 25k, Gen, 82K mi, 4 brand new a/t 625-2141, Pt. Char. Toll Free 877-725-3704 $10,000 obo, (941)-575- 2005 SUZUKI SAVAGE 650 W/D, Loaded, Ex cond. tires, cold a/c, stereo www.genegormans.com RV’S, Campers or Boats. 1927 RESCUE TECH Custom, 11K mi. $2500 2005 27’ Four Winds, queen $130,000 (941)-460-9599 w/amp., needs small back obo. (941)-475-3202 bed, 2 full, plus fold downs. Outdoor storage. Venice passenger fold out window Sleeps 9! Central air/heat, 2004-39’ Winnebago area. (941)-484-1501 UTILITY TRAILER 6’6”x12’ 2007 - HD Fat Boy ($120 Cost), engine runs tv, ster/cd, full kitchen. All Adventure, double slides, work- with tool box, single axle, 96 cu. in, 6-spd, loaded, cover, perfect. $5200. obo. extras & tow pkg. Must see, horse, gas, loaded, all options, CHEVROLET 2007 HAULMARK, 6x14, $850. 941-769-5982. pewter, 700 mi, sell due to (941)-493-4393 like new! 17,000 mi, in P.G. $83,900. 2005 Ford ESCAPE XLT ENCLOSED,SIDE health, in P.G. Save $4000 - (574) 870-3777. 2002 SUZUKI XL7 VITARA $16,571 $250/mo DOOR,REAR DOOR RAMP, 7360 CYCLES/MOPEDS/ $16,700. (574) 870-3777. 12,500 (941)764-7120 2005 37ft Wide Body 29,150 mi, loaded, very Jamie941-639-1155x200 USED TWICE FOR RELO- Honda XR50 $750. PW50 SCOOTERS 2005 TOY HAULER 29’ George Town, Triton V10 1 good condition $8500. 941- CAITON.$2500.OBO $800 (Both/LN). XR80 sleeps 6-8, low miles, ask- Ford Motor. 13K mi, 3 474-7360 9412864014 ‘05 kawasaki KLR650 2k $500 (941)-628-9156 ing $16,900 obo. 989-820- Slides, 2 TV’s, Bath & 1/2, 23’ & 16’ Galvanized Boat mi. Upgrades to many to Red Cat Enduro GY200, 4871 Lots of Cabinets. $75,000 Trailer $600 & $200 list. this bike is flawless. 250 mi, $1200/Trade 4 (618)-553-1978 CHEVROLET $4500.00 firm 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (586)-770-9431 Scooter or ? (941)-286-0003 2007 25’ JAYCO CHEVROLET 941-255-3893 FEATHER 2005 Gulf Stream Endura, $19,500 $304 mo 24’-26’ Tandem Alum. Float Triumph Parts 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Bill 941-639-1155x800 34’, 2 slideout’s, 10,600 On Boat Trl. $1000. 732- 1970 TRIMUPH TR6C Buy** Sell** Trade WEIGHT TRAIL- EXT $15,368 $228mo mi., gas engine, very power- 245-9888/941-505-5520 Matching numbers, (941)-234-7743 ER Li Jamie941-639-1155x200 ______ful, sleeps 8, satelite, 2 a/c L? rebuilt motor, fresh paint GENE GORMAN Better than New units, Exc., cond., $79,500 $5000/ or trace for $14,900/OBO 7365 ATV (941)-639-4440 GENE GORMAN Center con. fishing boat. Used Only 5 Times, “PREMIER” I 2005 MOUNTAINEER. 941-234-7743 or 1997 BLASTER, many mod- Sleeps 9, main 28’ Cruisemaster Class A “PREMIER” IT`S A STEAL AT 941-375-8700 ified. Too many to list. bedroom slide out, 1989, Runs good, Price 2003 CHEVY TAHOE Z71, ONLY $13,490. $1200 obo 941-255-3653 $5300. (941)-539-4480 4X4, LTHR., DVD. 1982 Honda XL 500R Complete Tow Pkg. I 941-639-7300 ? AWESOME! $18,990. 7’ X 18’ Bronco Car Hauler enduro great collectors 2002 YAMAHA RAPTOR 941-493-0400 32’ KEYSTONE CHAL- I 941-639-7300 bike. street legal and ready 660, runs good, $3000 or t 2005, little use. $1,800 LENGER 2003, 5th Wheel, II to ride $1500.00 941-628- best offer. 941-628-5727. 2003 Ford Excursion 4x4 obo *SOLD* 2007 38’ FRANKLIN w/ 3 Queen Bed & Sofa Bed, W/D, 8643 Slides. LOADED! $24k. limited, black w/tan leather, Blackwood Trailers 2004 Yamaha Rhino 660, Many Upgrades $20K 941- 68K mi. Exc. cond. CHEVROLET 1985 HARLEY DAVIDSON Camoflouge, w/upgrades MUST SELL! Will consider 474-6426 2005 Nissan Pathfinder Closing sale... $18,000. (941)-575-5199 FLT, completely rebuilt Asking $5000. 941-916- smaller trailer in trade. $24,798 $401 mo Everything must go! 97 Pace Arrow 35U, 33kmi, $9800. 941-815-7428. 4094 or 941-639-3404 (941)-753-9028 Bill 941-639-1155x800 Trailers, parts, Etc... New Tires, Fully Loaded, THURS, FRI & SAT 10-5PM 1987 Honda Elite 250, 7370 CAMPERS/ 2008, 38 1/2’ Franklin, all Beautiful, Uniq. Layout, $28k 5150 US 17 , PG fiberglass, 3 electric slide- good cond. $900. TRAVEL TRAILERS (941)-234-7745 CHEVROLET 941-575-4922 **SOLD** outs, central air, roll out awnings, w/d, dishwasher, $$ CASH PAID $$ 2004 Chevrolet TAHOE BOAT TRAIL, galv. full roller, 1978 Midas Travel Trailer $18,962 $294mo CHEVROLET 1993HD Electraglide Clas- many extras. $28,500. obo, For Your Motor Home/ fits up to 26’, 5400 lbs. 30’, good cond, A/C, rear 2006 Toyota Highlander sic 37k, VGC, Health forces (239)-839-7204 Travel Trailer Any Size } Jamie941-639-1155x200 BR, $2950. obo 941-276- ?r $19,999 $313 mo needs new brakes. $1000. sale $8000/obo (941)-828- or Price. Will Come To 8861 2004 FORD Expedition, Bill 941-639-1155x800 941-639-8695 8858 26’ Forest River Ultra Lite Trav- You. loaded, leather, CD, DVD, Boat trailer up to 24’, gal el Tailer, 2000, Din. slide, (941)626-9075 72k mi. exc. cond. must see 1997 TOMOS, custom built steel, new parts, good cond. SKIP loaded, $8500 (941)-400- $12,900. (941)-575-9585. 3-wheel, good cond. 1979 Diesel RV’s Wanted! $900 obo 941-204-5842 $1050/obo (941)-474-8372 Consignment sales experts. 27’ Antigua, 2003, ready to Free superior marketing. CHEVROLET Car Hauler, factory made 1998 Kawasaki 1500 Vul- EPPERS Sales ● Service ● Parts travel, must see, slideouts, Charlotte RV Center 2007 Dodge CALIBER SXT 16’ L, 7’ W, heavy duty can Classic, 70K, wind- $14,993 $221mo We’ll sell your camper rarely used, all accessories On US 41 at Kings Hwy. $950 firm 941-270-1073 shield, saddlebags, back- & tow equ. incl. Best offer CHEVROLET Jamie941-639-1155x200 (941) 883-5555 rests, lots of chrome, pol- FREE!! takes it (94)1-626-2101 2004 Ford EXPLORER CARGO MATE enclosed trail- 639-6969 Punta Gorda JEEP Tow Bar w/baseplates XLS $14,783 $217/mo ished SS & more, $3000 er 7’x12’ side door, ramp, 32’ KEYSTONE, Qn walka- $150. TOW BAR, Reese, gd Jamie941-639-1155x200 obo. 941-628-0285 1998 30’ SKS SUNNY $2800. 661-6023 round +bunks, ‘05, Mint, cond, $75. (941)-497-3866 BROOK Travel Trailer, 1 ENCLOSED TRAILER, 5x8, 1999 HONDA 90cc Runs $12K $10K ob (941)-626- CHEVROLET slide, alum. frame, fiber- NOW OPEN! GENE GORMAN like new, lifetime lic. MN Great $600. 3951 2006 Toyota 4RUNNER glass skin, nice trailer. Pre-owned RV showroom. $1295/obo (507)-380-7461 941-716-4232 “PREMIER” $21,999 $350 mo .. $7,900. Call 941-627-9505 5th wheel, 29’ Terry 1999, The finest coaches are Bill 941-639-1155x800 2004 FORD EXURSION New & Used Utility Trail- or 941-685-9258. 15’ slide, good cond. displayed indoors. • 1999 HONDA 90cc Runs $8,500, (941)-625-3254 or LTD, 4X4 ONLY 45K MI! ers. Trailer Hitches and 1999 Pop-up Camper like Attention owners: We will FLAWLESS! $19,990. Great $600. 7310 4 X 4'S Wiring. ** ALSO TRAIL- (734)-645-8433 sell your motorcoach 941-639-7300 941-716-4232 new, 2 King size beds, bath- ER RENTALS!!** room, inside & outside I BUY Travel Trailers, 5th in our showroom. 2006 HHR-LT 10,600K, 2004 Ford F250, 4X4, 4 TWO-MORROW’S 2001 Drifter, 1500, 26K mi. stoves, screen room, etc, Wheels & Park Models. Charlotte RV Center good milage, All Power, like door. 65K mi. $18,000 obo ENTERPRISES, INC Exc. cond. Many extras Great for Family use. Pay Cash/Top dollar Dave US 41 at Kings Hwy. Port new $13,399 764-0052 (863)-494-3109 941-460-9700 $7200. 941- 916-1060 $6000. 941-875-8412 813-713-3217 Charlotte (941)-883-5555 SUNCOAST BOATING

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