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50 CENTS VOLUME 63 NUMBER 32 FRIDAY-SATURDAY EDITION, MAY 23-24, 2008 AN EDITION OF THE SUN Red tide linked to School resource officers cut health problems This year, eight officers

BY GERALD A. ROGOVIN from the Sarasota County CORRESPONDENT Sheriff’s Office staffed

People older than 45 and as- Venice’s four elementary thmatic children younger than schools. Next year two 12 who inhale red-tide toxins are more likely to spend time in a “floating” officers will hospital emergency room. cover the 15 elementary That’s one of the conclusions of a $7.5 million project under schools in the county. way since 2003. It involves Mote Marine Laboratory and five fed- BY AUDREY BLACKWELL eral and state government, STAFF WRITER national research and university groups. Physicians, oceanogra- Due to cutbacks from the phers, toxicologists and bio- county and partnering organi- medical scientists were among zations, there will be only 28 those who took part in the study. school resource officers next They examined the effects of year, eight fewer than this year. red-tide exposure during the Six of the cuts are from the red-tide season and when no Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office. red tide was reported, to mea- The other two are from the Sara- sure the effects of exposure. The sota City Police Department. All testing took place on beaches in affect elementary schools coun- Sarasota County and about 1 tywide. mile inland. Sarasota School District Po- Dr. Barbara Kirkpatrick, a lice Chief Lawrence Leon ex- senior scientist and manager of plained the cuts to school board Mote’s Environmental Health members at a workshop May 14. Program, has headed the 10- The school district pays half person research team. It has of the cost for SROs from each been funded by the National In- agency except for the SRO at stitutes of Health. Venice High School. It’s too soon One-hundred-twenty resi- to pinpoint an overall cost sav- SUN PHOTO BY JUSTIN FENNELL, [email protected] dents of Venice, the county and ings because the county’s fiscal Keturah Szalbirak, school resource officer for Venice Elementary School, won’t be stationed at the school next Please see TIDE, 5A Please see CUT, 4A year due to budget cuts in the sheriff’s office. County: Smokers need not apply Proposal for green building New employees must new policy shouldn’t adversely pledge that they have affect the pool of talent available to the county — and taxpayers leaves commission puzzled been tobacco-free for 12 — he said. months prior to being “Does that mean we’ve missed out on an employee who’s A developer proposes a 1- employed very valuable in terms of knowl- Royal Park Manor edge? That’s possible, but there’s acre building under the BY DANA SANCHEZ also others,” Marcinko said. Planned Unit Develop- 235 Park &d South , V nJOd , FL STAFF WRITER ‘What’s next?’ ment zoning code usually Sarasota County says it hopes In the past 12 months, Sara- reserved for large-scale to save taxpayers big bucks by sota County hired 122 new prohibiting smoking for all new employees. Most were bus oper- projects. county employees. ators and fire medics, according New employees must vow to Joanie Whitley, general man- BY GREG GILES that they were tobacco-free for ager of human resources for the NEWS EDITOR 12 months prior to employment, county. The county also laid off and must submit to tobacco 113 full-time employees. The Venice Planning Com- screening. Existing employees All employees, smokers or mission tried to keep an open ' • 4 are grandfathered in and can not, should be concerned when mind May 13 when developer continue to smoke … for now, employers implement tobacco- Kevin Ward, of K-5 Realty, came anyway. free policies, says Joseph Barton, before it for a required prehear- Sarasota is the only county in an attorney with Cohen, Mil- ing session. the area with a tobacco-free pol- stein, Hausfeld & Toll, in Wash- Ward and his team of archi- COURTESY GRAPHIC icy. Charlotte, DeSoto and Man- ington, D.C. At issue, he said, is tects, engineers and planners atee counties do not have poli- the extent to which an employer were looking for feedback on a An artist’s rendering of the proposed Royal Park Manor condominiums on cies against hiring smokers. has the right to regulate an resubmitted proposal to build Park Boulevard near John Nolen Park. Citing a study by the Center employee’s life. Royal Park Manor condomini- for Disease Control, the county “Such a policy is allowing the ums in the historic apartment But commissioners needed early in the process and the hopes to save as much as $3,500 employer to dictate what the district. convincing. agreement is binding. per year in health insurance employee does at home. It’s one The project was well received, “I just don’t think the PUD is They didn’t shut the door costs for each nonsmoking em- step from serfdom,” said Barton, but commissioners had reserva- the right zoning designation,” entirely on the idea. The com- ployee. who represents employees in tions about the rezoning appli- Shanika said. mission asked Ward to work with “Once you’re employed, benefits cases. cation. The project, said Commis- staff, and possibly bring the pro- you’ve got to be a nonsmoker. Sarasota County’s economic “We like the idea” of the green sion Member Janis Fawn, “looks ject before city council for That means in your life and in woes make the new policy a building project, said Greg very good … and for all the right another prehearing to get their your home,” said Jim Ley, compelling one for saving mon- Shanika, reflecting an opinion reasons. (We’ve) got to find a cat- concerns on the table. Sarasota County administrator. ey, and the county attorney’s shared by others. egory to do it.” “It’s an improved plan,” said Health insurance costs Sara- office is prepared to take on any Yet the board was perplexed council member and commis- sota County about $32 million a legal challenges that may arise, and concerned — even stump- Pros and cons sion ex officio Sue Lang. “I just year. That’s about $8,500 per Marcinko said. ed — by which zoning designa- What would it take to make it think it is opening a door that is employee. The county’s 3,600 He hasn’t heard any com- tion fits it. fly? Developers, the commis- inappropriate. I don’t see a need employees contribute between plaints about the new policy, Instead of building under a sioners said, were essentially to exceed 18 units.” 15 percent and 45 percent of only some “rumblings of ‘what’s mixture of existing residential asking to exceed the maximum those costs. next?’ But generally, most peo- Multi-Family zoning designa- allowable 18 units per acre by Green building A state Supreme Court ruling ple understand the rationale tions, property owner Kevin six, to 24 units; reduce setbacks Still, project planners im- in 1995 made it legal for Florida behind it,” he said. “We’re all Ward presented the project un- by 5 feet; and fall short on the 50- pressed the planning commis- employers to reject prospective about trying to create a healthier der the city’s Planned Unit De- percent open space require- sion with Royal Park Manor’s employees who smoke. work force and be fiscally velopment zoning designation ment. design — a horseshoe-shaped, “We view it as a choice for an responsible.” usually reserved for larger pro- The thought of more devel- block-long building based on individual,” said Steve Marcinko, While smoking is not yet jects. opers coming before the com- the Garden Cities movement manager of employee benefits banned on Sarasota County’s PUDs typically are reserved mission for the same type of that accommodates pedestri- for Sarasota County. “It’s some- campus, such a move could for projects covering more than special exception gave the board ans. Ward called the project thing we’re legally able to do by come out of collective bargain- 10 acres, not a 1-acre condo something to think about. socially and economically sus- law. We hope folks will look at ing in the future, Marcinko building. On the other hand, commis- tainable and environmentally this as a positive.” said. “It’s a new concept we believe sion members agreed the ad- friendly. Marcinko estimates between “Would we like to see that meets the needs of Venice,” said vantages of the PUD are signifi- The three-story (less than 35- 20 percent and 25 percent of happen? Yes,” said Marcinko, attorney Bob Moore, of Kan- cant. The city gets to see what employees are smokers. The who said he is not a smoker. etsky, Moore & Deboer. the developer’s plan is up front Please see GREEN, 5A

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The city’s Economic Development Task Martin said his biggest concern is “a lot of com- CITY OF VENICE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE Force convenes and asks some pointed munities have strangled ¥ Paula Dumas, chair: wealth management specialist and financial adviser with questions. themselves on the wrong Raymond James and Associates, she is the chair-elect of the Venice Area Chamber kind of growth, with strip of Commerce. malls and traffic. We can ¥ Teri Hansen: president and CEO of Gulf Coast Community Foundation of BY GREG GILES Venice-born Trent Young, have moderate growth of Venice; serves on the North Port and Sarasota County economic development NEWS EDITOR owner of Captain’s Land- housing, and business boards. ing, a retail store in down- growth.” ¥ Joan McGill: vice president for business development of the Economic Members of the city’s town Venice, reflected on Task force members al- Development Corporation of Sarasota County and a board member of Venice new Economic Develop- his business experience. so had an impromptu mes- Regional Medical Center. ment Task Force met for “Our mission is to look sage of their own regarding ¥ Raymond Modjeski: retired from Schering-Plough Corporation, where he served the first time May 21 in at how to get people in the the airport — get the mas- as senior vice president; on the board of Epiphany Cathedral Foundation for council chambers. downtown,” he said. “The ter plan done. Catholic Education. The meeting was a perception is this town “The last wound the ¥ Lee Thacker Jr.: trust officer at Caldwell Trust Company, a member of the board combination feeling out doesn’t want that.” business community is of the Boys & Girls Club of Venice and president of the board of the Venice Little and brainstorming session Martin pointed to three licking, if you will, is the Theatre. for members hand-picked hotel approvals by city airport project,” Dumas ¥ Mack Wilcox: founder, CEO and president of the Bank of Venice; active in many by Mayor Ed Martin. council in recent months said. “If the (Mike) Miller community organizations. The mayor gave the as evidence council is not projects and airport pro- ¥ Trent Young, vice chair: principal in Captain’s Landing, a retail men’s store on group no specific direc- anti-business. jects can’t go through, then West Venice Avenue, an active member of Venice MainStreet, and a member of tion, instead opting to let Young said he was what will go through? Sarasota County Tourist Development Council. the task force determine aware of the hotel projects What is the vision for busi- ¥ Ex-officio member: Mayor Ed Martin its own. — and the permitting diffi- ness if there are stopgap ¥ Staff liaison: Jeff Snyder, finance director “When eating an ele- culties and political scruti- measures all along the The task force meets the third Wednesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in council phant, where does one ny they underwent. way?” chambers. begin?” Martin asked. “I don’t know how many It was appropriate terri- Source: City of Venice “We’re looking for ways other Tom, Dick and Har- tory for the task force, to be more proactive (re- rys want to pursue a three- Martin agreed. garding economic devel- to-five-year project here,” He also had this bit of er things I have learned is I (apply) to you as well. I am opment), rather than just he said. Sunshine Law advice for can’t talk to you outside learning a lot about this ggiles@ hoping it happens. 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CUT from Page 1A the sheriff’s office will be ting patrol deputies out on assigned to Heron Creek. ed, it impacted the local “However, we are in available to the schools as the street responding to The Drug Abuse Resis- budget and it’s to be ex- very difficult financial year runs from Oct. 1 to in the past, but only two calls,” Lesaltato said. tance Education and gang pected. times and I understand Sept. 30 and the school “floating” elementary SROs awareness programs will “I’m not all that sur- the Sarasota County Sher- district’s is July 1 to June will cover the 15 county Police departments be reduced in schools due prised, but I feel very lucky iff’s Office is also facing dif- 30. elementary schools. The Venice Police De- to the cuts in SROs. that we can maintain safe- ficult financial times. The The district’s half of the Booker, Riverview and partment will continue to Sgt. Charles Laipply, ty and security here and entire country is suffering sheriff’s office SRO ex- Sarasota high schools will allocate one officer to Ven- SCSO, said DARE is taught we have a quality program economic loss and our penses was $1,211,794 in keep two sheriff SROs, and ice High School, paid for mostly at elementary schools and in that, I feel fortu- county is not immune to 2007-08 for 27 SROs. The Venice High School will by the VPD. to fifth-graders, and with nate.” what is happening on a projected 2008-09 amount keep its one. Likewise, “We are keeping our SRO only two floating officers Theresa Baus, principal national level.” is unknown because the Booker, Brookside, McIn- at Venice High School,” said next year the program will of Venice Elementary Baus said the SRO staffing process is still tosh, Sarasota and Venice VPD Capt. Tom McNulty. not be taught completely. School, said that she, like works with the kids on the under way. middle schools, and three “The SRO is a valuable Anti-bullying and Inter- all elementary principals, DARE program and does The school district will specialty schools (Oak asset at the high school for net safety will be taught at is “devastated to lose these relationship building. save a projected $217,000 Park, Laurel Nokomis and security and law enforce- the schools. At the high valuable resources. We rely “They are an awesome for SROs from the Sarasota Pine View), will keep their ment. His presence there school level, he said the on them in so many differ- resource,” she said, “teach- Police Department be- one sheriff SRO. An officer is invaluable.” officers deal more in law ent situations for their ing things like stranger cause the two SROs it pro- has been added for the However, the Sarasota enforcement than in edu- advice and help. Contact danger and how the choic- vided were cut for 2008-09. new Sun Coast Technical Police Department will no cation. with the kids at an early es they make now can NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX The school district’s Institute. longer allocate an officer NOTICE OF APPLICATIONageDEED FORis TAXimportant to letNOTICEimpact OF APPLICATION them asDEED an FOR adult.” TAX NOTICE OF APPLICATIONDEED FOR TAX share of the six SROs for all Lt. Chuck Lesaltato said to four elementary schools Principals react DEED them know they can rely DEED DEED of North Port schools is the SRO positions are in Sarasota — Alta Vista, Nancy Dubin, principal on them for help and guid- ablackwell@ $290,414. The SROs are gone. While Sheriff Bill Southside, Bay Haven and of Laurel Nokomis School, ance. venicegondolier.com provided by the North Port Balkwill is hoping to use Tuttle. said because the school is Police Department. some of the office’s more The North Port Police K-eight, the middle school than 100 volunteers for Department will continue SRO will still be on cam- Tax Deed File #: 07-0378 Tax Deed File #: 07-0379 Tax Deed File #: 07-0380 Sheriff’s office other programs that were to allocate two officers to pus, but it lost itsTax DARE DeedTD File #: 07-0378 Tax DeedTD File #: 07-0379 Tax DeedTD File #: 07-0380 The sheriff’s office SRO cut, such as the Victims the high school and one officer. TD Sun Classifieds getTD results TD allocation will drop from Assistance Program and each to four elementary “Patrick was here two 27 to 21, and only two the Police Athletic League, schools — Glenallen, La- and a half days a week,” sergeants will be assigned no volunteers can be used marque, Cranberry and To- Dubin said. “I don’t antici- 1 to schools and offices as to replace the lost SROs ledo Blade. It will continue pate much from DARE RED MULCH - 6/$11.88

needed in either North or since those are sworn offi- to allocate two officers for Safety and Security from 318964 South County. Previously, cers, according to Lesal- middle schools; however, the other officer (DARE of- 2 CU. FT. BAG - LIMIT 18 PER CUSTOMER three sergeants were allo- tato. with the opening of Wood- ficers are specially train- cated, to North, South and “He (Balkwill) felt that land Middle School, one ed). With the economy 5175 Englewood Rd., Venice, FL 34293 Central County. to cut these positions was officer will be assigned and budget cuts and the Next to the Dome Flea Market One lieutenant from more important than cut- there and the other will be tax referendum that pass- Lawn & Garden Phone: 493-1293 - Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-6; Center Saturday 8-6; Sunday 9-5 L ------J NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED DEED DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX Legal Notices DEED DEED DEED

NOTICENOTICE OF APPLICATION OFN APPLICATIONOTICE O FORF A P P TAX FORLICA TAXTION FOR TA X NOTICENO OFTIC APPLICATIONE OFNOTICEA P P LIC OFAT FORI APPLICATIONON TAXFOR TA X FOR TAXNOTICNOTICEE OF A P OFP LNOTICEI APPLICATIONCATION OFFO APPLICATIONR T FORA X TAX FORNO TAXTICE OF A P P LICATION FOR TA X NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX NOTICE OF A P P LICATION FOR TA X NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEEDDEED DE E D DEEDDE E D DEED DE E DDEED DEED DE E D DEED DEED DEED DE E D DEED Notice is hereby given that 7TH CAVALRY Notice is hereby given that 7TH CAVALRY Notice is hereby given that 7TH CAVALRY Notice is hereby given that 7TH CAVALRY Notice is hereby given that 7TH CAVALRY Tax Deed File #: 07-0378 Tax Deed File #: 07-0379 CORP, theTax holder Deed of the File certificate #: listed 07-0380 below, CORP, the holder of the certificate listed below CORP, the holder of the certificate listed below, CORP, the holder of the certificate listed below, CORP, the holder of the certificate listed below, TD TD has filed saidTD certificate for a tax deed to be has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be has filed saidTax certificate Deed File for #: a tax 07-0384deed to be Tax Deed File #: 07-0385 Tax Deed File #: 07-0386 issued. The certificate number and year of issued. The certificate number and year of issued. The certificate number and year of issued. The certificate number and year of issued. TheTD certificate number and year of TD TD issuance, the description of the property, and the issuance, the description of the property, and the issuance, the description of the property, and the issuance, the description of the property, and the issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which the property is assessed are as names in which the property is assessed are as names in which the property is assessed are as names in which the property is assessed are as names in which the property is assessed are as follows: follows: follows: follows: follows: Certificate Number: 140.000 Certificate Number: 210.000 Certificate Number: 1673.000 Certificate Number: 1663.000 Certificate Number: 4022.000 Year of Issuance: 2005 Year of Issuance: 2005 Year of Issuance: 2005 Year of Issuance: 2005 Year of Issuance: 2005 Tax Deed FileTax #:Deed 07-0378File #: 07-0378 Tax Deed FTaxile # Deed: 0 File7-03 #:79 07-0379 Tax Deed FileTax #: Deed 07-0380 File #: 07-0380 Tax Deed File #: 07-0381 Tax Deed File #: 07-0382 Tax Deed File #: 07- Tax Deed File #: 07-0378 Tax Deed File #: 07-0379 Tax Deed File #: 07-0380 Tax Deed File #: 07-0381 Tax Deed File #: 07-0382 Tax Deed File #: 07- TD TD TD TD TD TD TD TD TD TD TD 0383 TD TD TD 0383 TD Description of Property: 0028-04-0017 S 50 FT Description of Property: 0032-15-0016 N 70 FT Description of Property: 0452-09-0020 LOTS Description of Property: LOTS 9948 9949 9950 Description of Property: LOT 10 BLK 2253 46TH OF N 350 FT OF E 100 FT OF LOT 16 LESS OF W 125 FT OF E 302.7 FT OF SE 1/4 OF & 9951 SOUTH VENICE UNIT 37 OR 498-858 9676 & 9677 SOUTH VENICE UNIT 35 ADD TO PORT CHARLOTTE W 15 FT FOR RD EASEMENT NEWTOWN SW 1/4 OF SE 1/4 SEC 10 ORI 1999065004 Name in which the property is assessed: Name in which the property is assessed: Name in which the property is assessed: FARMS 396/909 OR 2615/626 EVELYN LANEY & LEO LANEY GEORGE W RINALDI MILDRED F CONANT EST Name in which the property is assessed: Name in which the property is assessed:ERICC All of said property being in the County of All of said property being in the County of All of said property being in the County of ALBERTA WEEKS & GRADY WEEKS WITTE Sarasota, State of Florida. Unless the Sarasota, State of Florida. Unless the Sarasota, State of Florida. Unless the certificate All of said property being in the County of All of said property being in the County of certificate is redeemed according to law, the certificate is redeemed according to law, the is redeemed according to law, the property Sarasota, State of Florida. Unless the Sarasota, State of Florida. Unless the certificate property described in the certificate will be sold to property described in the certificate will be sold to described in the certificate will be sold to the certificate is redeemed according to law, the is redeemed according to law, the property the highest bidder at the Sarasota County Court the highest bidder at the Sarasota County Court highest bidder at the Sarasota County Court property described in the certificate will be sold to described in the certificate will be sold to the House, 2000 Main Street, Historic Courtroom, House, 2000 Main Street, Historic Courtroom, House, 2000 Main Street, Historic Courtroom, the highest bidder at the Sarasota County Court highest bidder at the Sarasota County Court East Wing, Sarasota, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. on East Wing, Sarasota, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. on East Wing, Sarasota, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. on House, 2000 Main Street, Historic Courtroom, House, 2000 Main Street, Historic Courtroom, the 10TH day of JUNE, 2008. the 10TH day of JUNE, 2008. the 10TH day of JUNE, 2008. East Wing, Sarasota, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. on East Wing, Sarasota, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. on Karen E. Rushing Karen E. Rushing NOTICENOTICE OF APPLICATION OF APPLICATION FOR TAX FOR TAX NOTICENOTICE OF APPLICATION OF APPLICATION FOR TAX FOR TAX NOTICENOTICE OF APPLICATION OF APPLICATION FOR TAX FOR TAX Karen E. Rushing the 10TH day of JUNE, 2008. the 10TH day of JUNE, 2008. Clerk Of The Circuit Court DEED DEED DEED DEED DEED DEED Clerk Of The Circuit Court Clerk Of The Circuit Court Karen E. Rushing Karen E. Rushing Sarasota County, Florida Sarasota County, Florida Sarasota County, Florida Clerk Of The Circuit Court Clerk Of The Circuit Court By: T. Lake, Deputy Clerk By: T. Lake, Deputy Clerk By: T. Lake, Deputy Clerk Sarasota County, Florida Sarasota County, Florida Publication Dates: MAY 9, 16, 23, 30 2008. Publication Dates: MAY 9, 16, 23, 30 2008. Publication Dates: MAY 9, 16, 23, 30 2008. By: T. Lake, Deputy Clerk By: T. Lake, Deputy Clerk Publication Dates: MAY 9, 16, 23, 30 2008. Publication Dates: MAY 9, 16, 23, 30 2008.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX NOTICE OF A P P LICATION FORNOTICETA X NOTICE OF APPLICATION OFNO APPLICATIONTICE OF A FORP P L TAXI FORCATI TAXON FOR TA X NOTICENO OFTIC APPLICATIONE ONOTICEF A P P L OFICA APPLICATIONT FORION TAXFOR TA X FOR TAX NOTICNOTICEE OF A P OFNOTICEP L APPLICATIONICATI OFON APPLICATIONFOR T FORA X TAX FOR TAXNOTICE OF A P P LICATION FOR TA X NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Tax DeedTax File Deed #: FileDEED 07-0384#: 07-0384 Tax DeedTax File DeedD #:E E FileD 07-0385 #: 07-0385 DEEDDEEDTax DeedDTaxE E FileD Deed #: File 07-0386 #: 07-0386 DEEDDE E D DEED DE E DDEED DEED DE E D DEED DEED TD TD NoticeTD is herebyTD given that 7TH CAVALRY Notice is herebyTD givenTD that 7TH CAVALRY Notice is hereby given that 7TH CAVALRY Notice is hereby given that 7TH CAVALRY Notice is hereby given that 7TH CAVALRY CORP, the holder of the certificate listed below, CORP, the holder of the certificate listed below, CORP, the holder of the certificate listed below, CORP, the holder of the certificate listed below, CORP, the holder of the certificate listed below, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number and year of issued. The certificate number and year of issued. The certificate number and year of issued. The certificate number and year of issued. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the issuance, the description of the property, and the issuance, the description of the property, and the issuance, the description of the property, and the issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which the property is assessed are as names in which the property is assessed are as names in which the property is assessed are as names in which the property is assessed are as names in which the property is assessed are as NOTICE OFNOTICE APPLICATION OF APPLICATION FOR TAX FOR TAX NOTICE OFNOTICE APPLICATION OF APPLICATION FOR TAX FOR TAX NOTICE OFNOTICE APPLICATION OF APPLICATION FOR TAX FOR TAX NOTICE OF APPLICATIONfollows: FOR TAX NOTICEfollows: OF APPLICATION FOR TAX follows:NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX follows: follows: DEED DEED DEED DEED DEED DEED DEED Certificate Number: 4033.000 CertificateDEED Number: 4045.000 CertificateDEED Number: 4052.000 Certificate Number: 4058.000 Certificate Number: 4075.000 Year of Issuance: 2005 Year of Issuance: 2005 Year of Issuance: 2005 Year of Issuance: 2005 Year of Issuance: 2005 Tax Deed File #: 07-0381 Tax Deed File #: 07-0382 Tax Deed File #: 07- Tax DeedTax DeedFile #:T Fileax D #:e 07-0384ed Fil 07-0384e #: 07-0384 Tax DeedTax D Fileeed #:TaxFile Deed# 07-0385: File07- #:0385 07-0385 Tax DTaxeed DeedFile #Tax: File Deed #:07-0 File38 07-03866 #: 07-0386 Tax Deed File #: 07-0387 Tax Deed File #: 07-0388 Tax Deed File #: 07- TD TD 0383 TD TD TD TD TD TD TD TD TD TD TD TD 0389 TD Description of Property: LOT 42 BLK 2260 46TH Description of Property: 1129-22-0216 LOT 16 Description of Property: 1129-22-1005 LOT 5 Description of Property: 1129-22-2311 LOT 11 Description of Property: LOT 25 BLK 2194 46TH ADD TO PORT CHARLOTTE BLK 2202 46TH ADD TO PORT CHARLOTTE BLK 2210 46TH ADD TO PORT CHARLOTTE BLK 2223 46TH ADD TO PORT CHARLOTTE ADD TO PORT CHARLOTTE Name in which the property is assessed: Name in which the property is assessed: Name in which the property is assessed: Name in which the property is assessed: Name in which the property is assessed: GEORGE N STAVROPOULOS BRAMWELL A RITSON MARIANNE A WILSON SANDRAVSHELDRICK&VICTORT GEORGE CAMPBELL All of said property being in the County of All of said property being in the County of All of said property being in the County of SHELDRICK All of said property being in the County of Sarasota, State of Florida. Unless the Sarasota, State of Florida. Unless the Sarasota, State of Florida. Unless the certificate All of said property being in the County of Sarasota, State of Florida. Unless the Tax Deed FileTax #: Deed 07-0381 File #: 07-0381 Tax Deed FileTax #: Deed 07-0382 File #: 07-0382 Tax Deed FileTax #: Deed 07-File #: 07- Tax Deedcertificate File #: is redeemed 07-0381 according to law, the certificateTax Deed is redeemed File #: according 07-0382 to law, the is redeemedTax according Deed File to#: law, the 07- property Sarasota, State of Florida. Unless the certificate is redeemed according to law, the TD TD TD TD 0383 TD 0383 TD TD property described in the certificate will be sold to propertyTD described in the certificate will be sold to described in0383 the certificate TD will be sold to the certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in the certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Sarasota County Court the highest bidder at the Sarasota County Court highest bidder at the Sarasota County Court property described in the certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Sarasota County Court House, 2000 Main Street, Historic Courtroom, House, 2000 Main Street, Historic Courtroom, House, 2000 Main Street, Historic Courtroom, the highest bidder at the Sarasota County Court House, 2000 Main Street, Historic Courtroom, East Wing, Sarasota, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. on East Wing, Sarasota, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. on East Wing, Sarasota, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. on House, 2000 Main Street, Historic Courtroom, East Wing, Sarasota, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. on the 10TH day of JUNE, 2008. the 10TH day of JUNE, 2008. the 10TH day of JUNE, 2008. East Wing, Sarasota, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. on the 10TH day of JUNE, 2008. NOTICE OFNOTICE APPLICATION OF APPLICATIONKaren FOR E. RushingTAX FOR TAX NOTICE OFNOTICE APPLICATIONKaren E. OF Rushing APPLICATION FOR TAX FOR TAX NOTICEKaren OFNOTICE APPLICATION E. Rushing OF APPLICATION FOR TAX FORthe TAX 10TH day of JUNE, 2008. Karen E. Rushing DEED DEED DEED DEED Clerk Of The Circuit Court ClerkDEED Of The Circuit Court Clerk OfDEED The Circuit Court Karen E. Rushing Clerk Of The Circuit Court Sarasota County, Florida Sarasota County, Florida Sarasota County, Florida Clerk Of The Circuit Court Sarasota County, Florida By: T. Lake, Deputy Clerk By: T. Lake, Deputy Clerk By: T. Lake, Deputy Clerk Sarasota County, Florida By: T. Lake, Deputy Clerk Publication Dates: MAY 9, 16, 23, 30 2008. Publication Dates: MAY 9, 16, 23, 30 2008. Publication Dates: MAY 9, 16, 23, 30 2008. By: T. Lake, Deputy Clerk Publication Dates: MAY 9, 16, 23, 30 2008. Publication Dates: MAY 9, 16, 23, 30 2008.

NOTICENOTICE OF APPLICATION OF APPLICATION FOR TAX FOR TAX NOTICENO OFTI APPLICATIONCE OF A P P LICA FORTION TAXFOR TA X NOTICENOTICEOF A P P OFLIC APPLICATIONATION FORNOTICETA FORX NOTICE TAX OF APPLICATION OFNO APPLICATIONTICE OF FORA P P TAXL FORICAT TAXION FOR TA X NOTICENO OFTIC APPLICATIONE ONOTICEF A P P LI OFCA FORT APPLICATIONION TAXFOR TA X FOR TAX NOTICNOTICEE OF A P OFPNOTICELI APPLICATIONCATIO OFN F APPLICATIONOR TA FORX TAX FOR TAX DEED DEED DEED DE E D DE E D DEED DEED DEED DE E D DEED DE E D DEED DE E D DEED DEED Notice is hereby given that 7TH CAVALRY Notice is hereby given that 7TH CAVALRY Notice is hereby given that 7TH CAVALRY Notice is hereby given that 7TH CAVALRY Notice is hereby given that 7TH CAVALRY

CORP, the holder of the certificate listed below, CORP, the holder of the certificate listed below, CORP, the holder of the certificate listed below, CORP, the holder of the certificate listed below, CORP, the holder of the certificate listed below, 319057 Tax Deed FileTax #: Deed File07-0390 #: 07-0390 Tax Deed FileTax #: Deed 07-0391 File #: 07-0391 Tax Deed FileTax #: Deed 07-0392 File #: 07-0392 has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be TD TD TD TD TD TD issued. The certificate number and year of issued. The certificate number and year of issued. The certificate number and year of issued. The certificate number and year of issued. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the issuance, the description of the property, and the issuance, the description of the property, and the issuance, the description of the property, and the issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which the property is assessed are as names in which the property is assessed are as names in which the property is assessed are as names in which the property is assessed are as names in which the property is assessed are as follows: follows: follows: follows: follows: Certificate Number: 4094.000 Certificate Number: 4141.000 Certificate Number: 4236.000 Certificate Number: 4243.000 Certificate Number: 4575.000 Year of Issuance: 2005 NOTICENOTICE OF APPLICATION OFNOTICE APPLICATIONYear OF APPLICATION FORof Issuance: TAX FOR TAX 2005 FOR TAX NOTICENOTICE OF APPLICATIONYear OFNOTICE ofAPPLICATION Issuance: OF APPLICATION FOR 2005 TAX FOR TAX FOR TAX NOTICENOTICEYear OF ofAPPLICATION Issuance:OFNOTICE APPLICATION OF 2005 APPLICATION FOR TAX FOR TAX FOR TAX Year of Issuance: 2005 Tax DeedTax File Deed #: File 07-0387 #: 07-0387 Tax DeedTax FileDee #:d File 07-0388#: 07-0388 DEEDDEEDTax DeDEEDeTaxd F Deedile #: File0 #:7- 07-Tax DeedTax File Deed #:T FileaDEEDx D #: 07-0390eeDEEDd Fi 07-0390le #: DEED07-0390 Tax DeedTax FileDeeDEED #:d TaxFileDEED Deed 07-0391#: File07DEED-0 #:391 07-0391 Tax DeTaxed F Deedile #:Tax File Deed0 #:7-03 File9 07-03922 #: 07-0392 TD TD TD TD 0389 TD0389 TD TD TD TD TD TD TD TD TD TD Description of Property: LOT 17 BLK 2086 45TH Description of Property: LOT 3 BLK 2129 55TH Description of Property: 1134-20-1417 LOT 17 Description of Property: 1134-20-9234 LOT 34 Description of Property: 1144-07-2426 LOT 26 ADD TO PORT CHARLOTTE DOC 86 ADD TO PORT CHARLOTTE BLK 2014 44TH ADD TO PORT CHARLOTTE BLK 2092 45TH ADD TO PORT CHARLOTTE BLK 724 12TH ADD TO PORT CHARLOTTE Name in which the property is assessed: Name in which the property is assessed: OTTO Name in which the property is assessed: Name in which the property is assessed: Name in which the property is assessed: ELIZABETH B WELLS FERNSTROM & COMPANY INC SAMUEL HAEMAN CONTENTO OF SIESTA INC GILBERTE E ULIKOWSKI & GEORGE J All of said property being in the County of All of said property being in the County of All of said property being in the County of All of said property being in the County of ULIKOWSKI Sarasota, State of Florida. Unless the certificate Sarasota, State of Florida. Unless the Sarasota, State of Florida. Unless the Sarasota, State of Florida. Unless the certificate All of said property being in the County of is redeemed according to law, the property certificate is redeemed according to law, the certificate is redeemed according to law, the is redeemed according to law, the property Sarasota, State of Florida. Unless the described in the certificate will be sold to the property described in the certificate will be sold to property described in the certificate will be sold to described in the certificate will be sold to the certificate is redeemed according to law, the highest bidder at the Sarasota County Court Tax DeedtheTax highest DeedFile #:bidderTax File Deed at#: 07-0387 the File Sarasota 07-0387 #: County 07-0387 Court the highestTax Deed bidderTax DeedFile at the #:TaxFile Sarasota Deed #: 07-0388 County File 07-0388 #: Court 07-0388highest bidderTax at Deed theTax Sarasota DeedFile #:Tax File County Deed #: 07- CourtFile 07- #: 07-property described in the certificate will be sold to House, 2000 Main Street, Historic Courtroom, TD House,TD 2000TD Main Street, Historic Courtroom, House,TD 2000TD Main Street,TD Historic Courtroom, House, 20000389 Main TD0389 Street, TD Historic0389 Courtroom,TD the highest bidder at the Sarasota County Court East Wing, Sarasota, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. on East Wing, Sarasota, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. on East Wing, Sarasota, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. on East Wing, Sarasota, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. on House, 2000 Main Street, Historic Courtroom, the 10TH day of JUNE, 2008. the 10TH day of JUNE, 2008. the 10TH day of JUNE, 2008. the 10TH day of JUNE, 2008. East Wing, Sarasota, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. on Karen E. Rushing Karen E. Rushing Karen E. Rushing Karen E. Rushing the 10TH day of JUNE, 2008. Clerk Of The Circuit Court Clerk Of The Circuit Court Clerk Of The Circuit Court Clerk Of The Circuit Court Karen E. Rushing Sarasota County, Florida Sarasota County, Florida Sarasota County, Florida Sarasota County, Florida Clerk Of The Circuit Court By: T. Lake, Deputy Clerk By: T. Lake, Deputy Clerk By: T. Lake, Deputy Clerk By: T. Lake, Deputy Clerk Sarasota County, Florida Publication Dates: MAY 9, 16, 23, 30 2008. Publication Dates: MAY 9, 16, 23, 30 2008. Publication Dates: MAY 9, 16, 23, 30 2008. Publication Dates: MAY 9, 16, 23, 30 2008. By: T. Lake, Deputy Clerk Publication Dates: MAY 9, 16, 23, 30 2008.

NOTICE OFN APPLICATIONOTICE OF A P P FORLICA TAXTION FOR TA X NOTICE OFNOTICEA P P LIC OFATI APPLICATIONON FOR TA X FOR TAX DEED DE E D DE E D DEED Notice is hereby given that 7TH CAVALRY Notice is hereby given that 7TH CAVALRY CORP, the holder of the certificate listed below, CORP, the holder of the certificate listed below, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number and year of issued. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the issuance, the description of the property, and the NOTICE OF names in which the property is assessed are as names in which the property is assessedNOTICE are asNOTICE OF APPLICATION OFNOTICE APPLICATION OF FOR APPLICATION TAX FOR TAX FOR TAX NOTICENOTICE OF APPLICATION OFNOTICE APPLICATION OF FOR APPLICATION TAX FOR TAX FOR TAX follows: follows: DEED DEED DEED DEED DEED DEED Certificate Number: 4749.000 Certificate Number: 4823.000 Year of Issuance: 2005 Year of Issuance: 2005 Tax Deed FileTax #:Deed 07-0393File #: 07-0393 Tax Deed FTaxile # Deed: 0 File7-03 #:94 07-0394 TD TD TD TD APPLICATION FOR Description of Property: LOT 31 BLK 2036 44TH Description of Property: LOT 28 BLK 2162 45TH ADD TO PORT CHARLOTTE ADD TO PORT CHARLOTTE Name in which the property is assessed: SUSAN Name in which the property is assessed:DIANA BIRRELL M JIMENEZ & CAMELIA I JIMENEZ & All of said property being in the County of MILAGROS JIMENEZ Sarasota, State of Florida. Unless the All of said property being in the County of Tax DeedTax File Deed #:Tax File Deed 07-0393#: File 07-0393 #: 07-0393 Tax DeedTax File Deed #:Tax File Deed 07-0394#: File 07-0394 #: 07-0394 certificate is redeemed according to law, the Sarasota, State of Florida. Unless the certificate TAX DEED TD TD TD TD TD TD property described in the certificate will be sold to is redeemed according to law, the property the highest bidder at the Sarasota County Court described in the certificate will be sold to the House, 2000 Main Street, Historic Courtroom, highest bidder at the Sarasota County Court East Wing, Sarasota, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. on House, 2000 Main Street, Historic Courtroom, the 10TH day of JUNE, 2008. East Wing, Sarasota, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. on Karen E. Rushing the 10TH day of JUNE, 2008. 5/9-5/30/08 Clerk Of The Circuit Court Karen E. Rushing Sarasota County, Florida Clerk Of The Circuit Court By: T. Lake, Deputy Clerk Sarasota County, Florida Publication Dates: MAY 9, 16, 23, 30 2008. By: T. Lake, Deputy Clerk Publication Dates: MAY 9, 16, 23, 30 2008. FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2008 SUN NEWSPAPERS 5A

TIDE from Page 1A beach. Residents living revealed that respiratory diseases were diagnosed there were none. after eating shellfish that within a mile from the ailments occur when during periods of red tide. Karenia brevis, the red- had been contaminated Port Charlotte were stud- shore were also exam- red-tide toxins are in- Emergency room admis- tide bloom, was found to with red-tide toxins. ied by the research team. ined. haled. sions for pneumonia, cause extensive deaths of Recent die-offs of Flor- They were exposed for They confirmed labo- Increases of 19 percent bronchitis and asthma fish, birds and mammals, ida manatees were traced about 60 minutes to red- ratory studies of sheep, in pneumonia and 54 were greater during red- including sheep. People to inhalation of those tox- tide toxins while on the rats and mice, which percent in respiratory tide outbreaks than when experienced poisoning ins.

GREEN from Page 1A foot-high) building is property taxes, the new don’t believe PUD is the Zoning and Planning Di- said. “That image is im- ed,” Ward said. designed for 24 units, con- development is estimated right designation for it.” rector Tom Slaughter said portant, and here is a Speculators flooded the structed using green prin- to bring in closer to Commissioner Sid it is probably doable. methodology that will market, the real estate ciples. It would be the $200,000 annually, said Shrauger aired the same “This is a unique pro- allow you to do what you market changed, the econ- city’s first LEED-certified Ward, along with the eco- concerns. ject,” Slaughter said. “In want to do.” omy went into a tailspin green building. nomic stimulation of ad- “What do you believe is this situation, it doesn’t fit and the make-up of city The building surrounds ditional families close to a plus by using PUD zon- the PUD exactly, but look- Beacon council changed. a private courtyard for downtown. ing?” Shrauger said. “It ing at the ordinance … Ward purchased the “We had to make parking hidden from pub- The units are expected seems you would be ask- there are areas we can property, 235 Park Blvd., adjustments,” Ward said. lic view by native Florida to sell for between $650,000 ing for a great deal more work it (through) special between Armada Road “It’s the same size building vegetation with additional and $900,000 each, serving than under the current exceptions or variances. South and Menendez I proposed before, just grass-over-paver parking the middle market for luxu- (RMF-3 and RMF-4) zon- This is a possible way of Street near John Nolen with more units.” along the perimeter — an- ry condominiums. ing.” proceeding if council is Park, in 2005 when it had “We can bring a unique other green building de- “We thought the PUD agreeable to increased seven buildings support- development to life,” sign, but something cur- Incentives had the flexibility to put density.” ing 15 rental units. Moore said. “We hope this rent city code doesn’t al- In return for building some extra things on the “The problem is not the That same year Ward will be a beacon for future low. the city’s first LEED-certi- table,” like building green, density, but all the excep- submitted a four-story development.” Instead of sprinklers, fied building, the develop- Ward said. tions,” Osmulski said. plan for a new condo pro- drip lines woven between er was hoping the plan- Another reason they “PUD is not the proper ject called Kymberly’s ggiles@ plants would provide irri- ning commission might didn’t seek special excep- tool, and we don’t have the Court. Council approved venicegondolier.com gation using a rain-fed be open to offering some tions under the existing proper tool.” the permit for the project 3,000-gallon underground of the incentives other RMF-3 and RMF-4 district “You are about five but it never got built. Ward cistern and backup well — counties have granted to was because it might have steps ahead of where the could have constructed a SSpiceSppiiccee itiitt Up!UUpp!! bypassing the city’s water green builders, like fast- required a taller building city is right now,” Shanika nine-unit building that CCallCaallll UsUUss ataatt system. tracking permits, tax in- to make the project feasi- said, referring to the unfin- was 55 feet tall. 2207-100020077--11000000 The group even offered centives and, most impor- ble. ished city comprehensive “But the world chang- to take over the mainte- tant, increased density. “We didn’t want to go plan that guides all city nance of the median “You are asking for an down that path,” Ward zoning ordinances. It’s fronting the building and awful lot,” said Commis- said. “We got the message currently under review by its four oak trees using its sion Chair John Osmulski. to bring the height down.” city council. DOMENIC SCOLARO

own irrigation system. First, he said, this lot is “Planning and develop- 318883 The plan also includes less than an acre in size, Doable? ment is about working CONSTRUCTION sidewalks on three sides with not the 20-plus acres the The plan still needs to together,” said Jeff Mat- corner benches, although PUD was designed to ac- undergo staff review to thews, planner with Noko- !! Your Local P.G.T. there are no sidewalks on commodate. Based on the determine if city code ev- mis Design Studio. “We are Window Dealer !! adjacent properties. lot size, only three units en allows more than 18 trying to find a methodol- If approved, the project would be allowed (under units per acre in a PUD ogy to negotiate and come Hurricane/Replacement is estimated to cost $10 the current zoning desig- district. up with a solution that is Windows & Doors million and take 16 to 18 nation). The 50 percent “Quite frankly,” said best for the community. Vinyl & Acrylic Windows months to complete, said maximum lot coverage re- City Attorney Bob Ander- The problem is you have a All Types of Aluminum Work Ward. He estimates the quirement is not met, son, “that needs to be de- suburban zoning code.” Solid & Lexan Hurricane Panels project will employ 1,500 either. cided because that could “What I am trying to Whole House & Mobile Home workers, giving the area an “(You’re) asking for off- limit this, no matter how show is by using PUD you Remodeling & Additions. 125 Corporation Way, Unit B immediate financial boost. site parking, reduced set- nice the plan.” get extra bonuses, in Venice, FL 34285 Whereas the previous backs and density that is While the idea of using plantings (and in) every- FREE Estimates 941-488-0565 apartment building brought six times what is allow- the PUD designation for thing else you do to create Oakwood Business Park Call for showroom appointment $24,000 annually in city able,” Osmulski said. “I small projects is new, a visual image,” Matthews Family owned and operated for over 20 yrs. Licensed and Insured - State Certified Contractor #CRC058158

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BY ED SCOTT Thomas Ranch property (near gift,” she said. able to get anything going,” lion ... but the county would not STAFF WRITER River Road), will likely come back “That’s a good part of the rea- Staub said, adding that when go along.” with another plan “but it won’t be son why I’m running,” Gross said. North Port asked the county Gross said River Road’s status Incumbent Sarasota County as intense and it won’t be to the Staub was asked why Engle- about establishing a CRA, the as a a lower priority for recon- Commissioner Shannon Staub point where it will have a negative wood was successful at getting a county agreed, but would not struction than U.S. 41 Bypass — and challenger Barbara Gross, impact on the area that Gottfried community redevelopment agen- establish a tax district because according to the Sarasota/Man- North Port city commissioner, would have.” cy — which enables blighted “you are then having the rest of atee Metropolitan Planning Or- fielded questions at a Republican Staub also answered a ques- communities to recoup some of the county subsidize that por- ganization — “is something Party public forum Tuesday night tion about the developer’s offer to their own tax revenue — but tion.” everyone has to live with … and at the George D. Mullen Activity pay $90 million toward ex- North Port was not. Gross said a taxing district for then we go after other money.” Center in North Port. panding the north portion of Riv- “Englewood had been on the the U.S. 41 corridor “would have Staub pointed out that River Staub said the developers of er Road in exchange for impact books forever, looking at rede- probably generated somewhere Road has been the top priority in Gottfried Stewardship Village, on fee credits. “It’s not like it was a velopment, and had not been between $15 million and $17 mil- the past. LEGAL NOTICES

19 NOTICE OF 20 NOTICE TO 20 NOTICE TO 20 NOTICE TO 20 NOTICE TO 20 NOTICE TO 22 NOTICE OF 22 NOTICE OF AUCTION CREDITORS CREDITORS CREDITORS CREDITORS CREDITORS FORECLOSURE FORECLOSURE

NOTICE OF AUCTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR PUBLISH: May 16, 23, 2008 Annette Z.P. Ross, Esquire Addition to Port Charlotte P.O. Box 3079, Sarasota, FL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SARASOTA COUNTY, Attorney for LOUISE M. VARE Subdivision, according to KAREN E. RUSHING 34230-3079. The names and SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION Florida Bar No. 0141259 Notice is hereby given of a the Plat thereof as record- Clerk of Circuit and County addresses of the personal repre- FLORIDA 901 Venetia Bay Blvd. ed in Plat Book 11, Page Courts IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR sale of personal property sentative and the personal repre- PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF Suite 351 33, of the Public Recordss of Thomas Eaton, a tenant sentative’s attorney are set forth JOHN I. LUGINBUHL, SARASOTA COUNTY, Venice, Florida 34285 FLORIDA of Sarasota County, Flori- By: Teresa Fernandez of a self-storage space at below. IN RE: ESTATE OF, Deceased. Telephone: (941) 480-1948 All creditors of the decedent and JAMES LOUIE DEARYBURY, PROBATE DIVISION da. Deputy Clerk Seaboard Office Park, PUBLISH: May 16, 23, 2008 other persons having claims or Deceased. File No. 2008-CP-6942-SC pursuant to the FInal Default IF YOU ARE A PERSON 312 East Venice Avenue demands against decedent’s IN RE: ESTATE OF, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Judgment in Foreclosure WITH A DISABILITY WHO #35, Venice, FL 34285. estate on whom a copy of this File No. 2008-CP-6969-SC NOTICE TO CREDITORS HARRY Y. LEOPOLD, SARASOTA COUNTY, notice is required to be served The administration of the estate Deceased. FLORIDA entered in a case pending in NEEDS ACCOMMODATION must file their claims with this NOTICE TO CREDITORS said Court in the above-styled IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE The personal property con- of JOHN I. LUGINBUHL, PROBATE DIVISION Court WITHIN THE LATER OF The administration of the estate deceased, whose date of death File No. 2008-CP-006237-NC cause. IN THIS PROCEEDING, YOU sists of miscellaneous per- THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER of JAMES LOUIS DEARYBURY, was December 30, 2007, and IN RE: ESTATE OF ARE ENTITLED, AT NO sonal and business items. THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUB- deceased, whose date of death whose social security number is NOTICE TO CREDITORS GENE J. VOLLMER, WITNESS my hand and official COST TO YOU, TO THE LICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR was March 4, 2008, is pending XXX-XX-3402, is pending in the The administration of the estate a/k/a GENE JANTE VOLLMER, seal of said Court this 8th day PROVISION OF CERTAIN of HARRY Y. LEOPOLD, 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF in the Circuit Court for SARASO- Circuit Court for SARASOTA a/k/a GENE VOLLMER, of May, 2008. ASSISTANCE. PLEASE The sale will be held at SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS TA County, Florida, Probate Divi- deceased, whose date of death County, Florida, Probate Division, Deceased. CONTACT COURT ADMINIS- 9:00 AM on June 6, NOTICE ON THEM. sion, the address of which is was MARCH 27, 2008, File the address of which is 2000 KAREN E. RUSHING TRATION AT 2000 Main 2008, at the premises by All other creditors of the dece- 2002 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, Number 2008-CP-006237- Main Street, P.O. Box 3079, File No. 2008-CP-7446-SC Clerk of Circuit and County Street, Sarasota, Florida dent and other persons having FL 34237. The names and Sarasota, Florida 34230- NC, is pending in the Circuit auction to the highest bid- Division: Probate Courts (941)-861-7800) WITHIN 2 claims or demands against the addresses of the personal repre- 3079. The names and address- Court for Sarasota County, Flori- der, or, if none, the proper- WORKING DAYS OF YOUR decedent’s estate must file their sentative and the personal repre- es of the Personal Representa- da, Probate Division, the address NOTICE TO CREDITORS ty will be otherwise dis- By: Teresa Fernandez RECEIPT OF THIS DOCU- claims with this court WITHIN 3 sentative’s attorney are set forth tive and the Personal Represen- of which is P.O. Box 3079, The administration of the estate posed of at that time. MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF below. tative’s attorney are set forth SARASOTA, FL 34230-3079. of GENE J. VOLLMER, a/k/a GENE Deputy Clerk MENT, IF YOU ARE HEAR- THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF below. The names and addresses of the JANTE VOLLMER, a/k/a GENE ING OR VOICE IMPAIRED Tenant may redeem at any THIS NOTICE. All creditors of the decedent and All creditors of the decedent and personal representative and the VOLLMER, whose date of death IF YOU ARE A PERSON CALL 1-800-955-8771. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH- other persons having claims or personal representative’s attor- time before the sale by other persons having claims or was March 30, 2008, and WITH A DISABILITY WHO IN THE TIME PERIODS SET demands against decedent’s demands against decedent’s ney are set forth below. whose Social Security Number is NEEDS ACCOMMODATION PUBLISH: paying the amount due FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 estate on whom a copy of this estate on whom a copy of this All creditors of the decedent and XXX-XX-2777, is pending in the IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE May 16, 2008 other persons having claims or plus all expenses incurred OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE notice is required to be served notice is required to be served Circuit Court for SARASOTA IN THIS PROCEEDING, YOU May 23, 2008 demands against decedent’s in preparing for the sale. CODE WILL BE FOREVER must file their claims with this must file their claims with this County, Florida, Probate Division; ARE ENTITLED, AT NO BARRED. court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 estate, on whom a copy of this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 the address of which is Karen E. COST TO YOU, TO THE Copy to: NOTWITHSTANDING THE MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF notice is required to be served MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF Rushing, Clerk - Probate PROVISION OF CERTAIN Matthew Rheingans, Esq. PUBLISH: May 23, 30, 2008 TIME PERIOD SET FORTH THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF must file their claims with this Department P.O. Box 3079, ASSISTANCE. PLEASE Matthew Rheingans, P.A. ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 Sarasota, FL 34230-3079. CONTACT COURT ADMINIS- 355 West Venice Avenue TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF The names and addresses of the 20 NOTICE TO TRATION AT 2000 Main Venice, Florida 43285 AFTER THE DECEDENT’S OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF personal representative and the CREDITORS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. ON THEM. ON THEM. THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS personal representative’s attor- Street, Sarasota, Florida THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUB- All other creditors of the dece- AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE ney are set forth below. (941)-861-7800) WITHIN 2 Neil Smith IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE All creditors of the decedent and WORKING DAYS OF YOUR 5062 Seagrass Drive SARASOTA COUNTY, MAY 16, 2008. dent and other persons having or demands against the dece- ON THEM. other persons having claims or RECEIPT OF THIS DOCU- Venice, FL 34293 FLORIDA claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their All other creditors of the dece- demands against decedent’s MENT, IF YOU ARE HEAR- PROBATE DIVISION Personal Representative: dent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN dent and other persons having estate on whom a copy of this ING OR VOICE IMPAIRED RE/FLORIDA LAND & claims or demands against dece- Richard U. Bayles claims with this court WITHIN 3 THREE MONTHS AFTER THE notice is requried to be served CALL 1-800-955-8771. HOME, LLC c/o 240 Nokomis Avenue S MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF dent’s estate must file their IN RE: ESTATE OF DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- must file their claims with this 5062 Seagrass Drive Suite 200 THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF claims with this court WITHIN 3 AGNES H. LOWRY, TION OF THIS NOTICE. court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 PUBLISH: Venice, Florida 34293 a/k/a SARAH AGNES H. LOWRY, Venice, FL 34285 THIS NOTICE. MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH- MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF May 16, 2008 a/k/a SARAH A. LOWRY, THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF IN THE TIME PERIODS SET THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF May 23, 2008 Deceased, Attorneys for Personal ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH- FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 THIS NOTICE. THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS Representative: IN THE TIME PERIODS SET OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE 30 NOTICE OF SALE Copy to: File No. 2008-CP-005622-NC DANIEL A. BECHTOLD, ESQ. FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 CODE WILL BE FOREVER WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE Division: Probate Bechtold & Corbridge, P.A. OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE BARRED. SET FORTH IN SECTION ON THEM. IN THE COUNTY COURT of 240 S Nokomis Ave CODE WILL BE FOREVER NOTWITHSTANDING THE 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA All other creditors of the dece- Matthew Rheingans, P.A. THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIR- NOTICE TO CREDITORS Suite 200 BARRED. TIME PERIOD SET FORTH PROBATE CODE WILL BE dent and other persons having 355 W. Venice Ave. CUIT IN AND FOR The administration of the estate Venice, FL 34285 ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED FOREVER BARRED. claims or demands against dece- Venice, Florida 43285 SARASOTA COUNTY, of AGNES H. LOWRY, a/k/a, Telephone: (941)-488-7751 NOTWITHSTANDING THE TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE NOTWITHSTANDING THE dent’s estate must file their Attorney for Plaintiff FLORIDA SARAH AGNES H. LOWRY, Florida Bar No. 0678880 TIME PERIODS SET FORTH AFTER THE DECENDENT’S TIME PERIOD SET FORTH claims with this court WITHIN 3 CIVIL DIVISION a/k/a SARAH A. LOWRY, PUBLISH: May 16, 23, 2008 ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF Neil Smith TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE deceased, whose date of death TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE The date of the first publication THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF 5062 Seagrass Drive File No 2007-CC-006977-SC AFTER THE DECEDENT’S AFTER THE DECEDENT’S Division: Civil was March 31, 2008, and of this Notice is MAY 16, 2008. THIS NOTICE. Venice, FL 34293 whose social security number is IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH- XXX-XX-0904, is pending in the SARASOTA COUNTY, The date of first publication of SARASOTA SANDS OWNERS Personal Representative: IN THE TIME PERIODS SET RE/FLORIDA LAND & Circuit Court for Sarasota Coun- FLORIDA The date of first publication of JEANNETTE ANN NEEF this notice is MAY 16, 2008. ASSOCIATION, INC., FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 HOME, LLC ty Florida, Probate Division, the PROBATE DIVISION this Notice is May 16, 2008. 7602 Turtleck Dr OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE Plaintiff, c/o Neil Smith address of which is P.O. Box Dayton, OH 45414 Personal Representative: CODE WILL BE FOREVER vs. 3079, Sarasota, FL 34230- IN RE: ESTATE OF Personal Representative: HARRY L. LEOPOLD BARRED. 5062 Seagrass Drive 3079. The names and address- KENNETH J. HICKS, Zoila Araujo Dearybury KANETSKY, MOORE & 13105 Cold Springs Drive NOTWITHSTANDING THE Venice, Florida 34293 JENNIFER L. SILVERS, es of the personal representative a/k/a KENNETH JAY HICKS, 132 West Pocono Trail DeBOER, P.A., Attorneys at Huntley, IL 60142 TIME PERIOD SET FORTH Defendant. and the personal representative’s Deceased, Nokomis, Florida 34275 Law ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF attorney are set forth below. Attorneys for Personal Attorney for Personal TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE THE TWELFTH NOTICE OF SALE All creditors of the decedent and File No. 2008-CP-6727-NC William Galarza, Esq. Representative Representative: AFTER THE DECEDENT’S JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 other persons, having claims or Division: Probate Attorney for Zoila A. 227 S. Nokomis Ave. Florida Bar No. 0351301 DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. FOR SARASOTA COUNTY, NOTICE is hereby given pursuant H. GREG LEE, P.A. demands against decedent’s Dearbury P. O. Box 1767 THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUB- FLORIDA to the Order Re-Scheduling The Florida Bar No. 0760501 2014 Fourth Street Foreclosure Sale dated MAY 1, estate on whom a copy of this NOTICE TO CREDITORS Venice, FL 34284-1767 LICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS CIVIL ACTION notice is required to be served The administration of the estate 1100 Tamiami Trail S Telephone: (941) 485-1571 Sarasota, Florida 34237 MAY 18, 2008. 2008 in Case No. 2007-CC- must file their claims with this of KENNETH J. HICKS, a/k/a Venice, FL 34285 Telephone: (941)-954-0067 006977-SC in the County Court ERIK R. LIEBERMAN, ESQ. Case No 2008-CA-818-SC Court WITHIN THE LATER OF KENNETH JAY HICKS, Telephone: (941)-488-4700 Florida Bar No. 393053 Facsimile: (941)-365-1492 Personal Representative: of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit in THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER deceased, whose date of death Fax: (941) 488-4730 PUBLISH: May 16, 23, 2008 GEORGIA ANN VOLLMER and for Sarasota County, Florida COMMUNITY NATIONAL THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUB- was January 15, 2008, is PUBLISH: May 16, 23, 2008 PUBLISH: 885 Bay Vista Blvd. in which SARASOTA SANDS LICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR pending in the Circuit Court for IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MAY 16, 2006 Englewood, FL 34223 BANK OF SARASOTA COUNTY, OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF Sarasota County Florida, Pro- SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORI- MAY 23, 2008 Plaintiff, a Florida corporation is the Plain- SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS bate Division, the address of IN THE CIRCUIT COURT DA PROBATE DIVISION R. W. Wellbaum, Jr, Esq. vs. tiff and JENNIFER L. SILVERS NOTICE ON THEM. which is P.O. Box 3079, Sara- FOR SARASOTA COUNTY, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Wellbaum & Emery, P.A. and all persons claiming by or All other creditors of the dece- sota, FL 34230-3079. The FLORIDA IN RE: ESTATE OF SARASOTA COUNTY Attorneys For Personal NEIL S. SMITH, and through these persons are the PROBATE DIVISION dent and other persons having names and addresses of the per- PROBATE DIVISION LEO L. LANEY, Representative JOANNE L. FOSTER, and Defendants. claims or demands against the sonal representative and the per- Deceased, 686 North Indiana Ave, Ste A RE/FLORIDA LAND & IN RE: ESTATE OF IN RE: ESTATE OF, decedent’s estate must file their sonal representative’s attorney Englewood, FL 34223 HOME, LLC, and JOHN DOE I WILL SELL to the highest bidder INA L. DONNAN, HELEN C. TWARDY, for cash at Room 108, First claims with this court WITHIN 3 are set forth below. File No. 2008-CP-6310-SC (941)-474-3241 AND JANE DOE AS MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF Deceased. Deceased. Floor, East Wing, Sarasota Cour- All creditors of the decedent and Florida Bar No. 0176816 UNKNOWN TENANTS IN THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF other persons having claims or NOTICE TO CREDITORS PUBLISH: May 16, 23, 2008 thouse, 2000 Main Street, Room File No. 2008-CP-007140-NC POSSESSION, THIS NOTICE. demands against decedent’s File No. 2008-CP-7004-NC The Administration of the estate 108, in Sarasota, Florida at 8:30 Division: Probate Defendants. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH- estate on whom a copy of this of LEO L. LANEY, deceased, A.M. on June 11, 2008 the fol- IN THE TIME PERIODS SET notice is required to be served NOTICE TO CREDITORS whose date of death was August lowing described property set NOTICE TO CREDITORS 22 NOTICE OF FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 must file their claims with this The Administration of the estate 27, 2007, and whose Social NOTICE OF forth in the Final Judgment: The administration of the estate FORECLOSURE OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE Court WITHIN THE LATER OF of INA L. DONNAN, deceased, Security Number is (*), is pend- FORECLOSURE SALE of HELEN C. TWARDY, CODE WILL BE FOREVER THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER File Number 2008-CP-7004- ing in the Circuit Court for Sara- Undivided 1/50th interest in deceased, whose date of death IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARRED. THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUB- NC, is pending in the Circuit sota County, Florida, Probate NOTICE is hereby given that and to Condominium Unit was March 20, 2008, is pend- NOTWITHSTANDING THE LICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR Court for Sarasota County, Flori- Division, the address of which is THE TWELFTH the undersigned, KAREN E. E255, Week 27 and their ing in the Circuit Court for SARA- TIME PERIOD SET FORTH 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF da, Probate Division, the address 4000 S. Tamiami Trail, JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND RUSHING, Clerk of Circuit undivided respective share in SOTA County, Florida, Probate ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS of which is P.O. BOX 3079, Venice, FL 34293. The names FOR SARASOTA COUNTY, and County Courts of Sara- those common elements Division, the address of which is TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE NOTICE ON THEM. Sarasota, FL 34230-3079. and addresses of the personal FLORIDA appertaining thereto in accor- P.O. Box 3079, Sarasota, sota County, Florida, will on AFTER THE DECEDENT’S All other creditors of the dece- The names and addresses of the representative and the personal CIVIL ACTION dance with and subject to the Florida 34230-3079. The June 3, 2008, 8:30 o’clock DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. dent and other persons having personal representative and the representative’s attorney are set covenants, conditions, terms, names and addresses of the per- A.M., at 2000 Main Street, THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUB- claims or demands against the personal representative’s attor- forth below. restrictions and other provi- sonal representative and the per- Case No 2008-CA-814-SC Historic Courtroom, East, LICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS decedent’s estate must file their ney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and sions of a certain Declaration sonal representative’s attorney Wing, Sarasota, Florida, MAY 16, 2008. claims with this court WITHIN 3 All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or of Condominium of SARASO- are set forth below. COMMUNITY NATIONAL offer for sale and sell at public MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF other persons having claims or demands against the decedent’s TA SANDS a resort condo- All creditors of the decedent and BANK OF SARASOTA COUNTY, Personal Representative: THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this outcry to the highest bidder for minium hotel, as recorded in other persons having claims or Plaintiff, R. O. Isphording THIS NOTICE. estate, including unmatured, con- notice is required to be served cash, the following described Official Records Book 1364 demands against decedent’s vs. 240 Nokomis Avenue S ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH- tingent, or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this property situated in Sarasota at Page 1165 et seq., of the estate on whom a copy of this Suite 200 IN THE TIME PERIODS SET on whom a copy of this notice is court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 County, Florida. The highest public records of Sarasota notice is required to be served Venice, FL 34285 FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 served must file their claims with MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF NEIL S. SMITH, and bidder shall immediately post County, Florida, and as per must file their claims with this OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE this court WITHIN THE LATER THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF JOANNE L. FOSTER, and with the Clerk, a deposit equal Condominium Plat recorded court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 Attorneys for Personal CODE WILL BE FOREVER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS RE/FLORIDA LAND & to 5% of the final bid. The in Condominium Book 14 at MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF Representative BARRED. DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE HOME, LLC, and JOHN DOE pages 4 through 4B inclusive THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF deposit must be cash or C. Kelley Corbridge, Esq. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE AND JANE DOE AS of the public records of Sara- THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS cashier’s check payable to Bechtold & Corbridge, P.A. TIME PERIOD SET FORTH DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF ON THEM. UNKNOWN TENANTS IN sota County, Florida. AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE Sarasota County Clerk of 240 Nokomis Ave South ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS All other creditors of the dece- OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE POSSESSION, Court. Suite 200 TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE NOTICE ON THEM. dent and other persons having Dated May 13, 2008. ON THEM. Defendants. Venice, FL 34285 AFTER THE DECEDENT’S All other creditors of the dece- claims or demands against dece- All other creditors of the dece- Parcel 1, Lot 22, Block Telephone: (941)-488-7751 DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. dent and other persons having dent’s estate must file their KAREN E. RUSHING dent and other persons having NOTICE OF Florida Bar No. 0325066 THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUB- claims or demands against dece- claims with this court WITHIN 3 255, Seventh Addition to CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT claims or demands against dece- FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLISH: May 16, 23, 2008 LICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS dent’s estate, including unma- MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF Port Charlotte Subdivision, COURT dent’s estate must file their MAY 23, 2008. tured, contingent or unliquidated THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF according to the Plat there- By Teresa Fernandez claims with this court WITHIN 3 NOTICE is hereby given that IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR claims, must file their claims with THIS NOTICE. of as recorded in Plat Book Deputy Clerk MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF SARASOTA COUNTY, Personal Representative: this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED the undersigned, KAREN E. 12, Page 19, of the Public cc: THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF A FLORIDA Ruth E. Hicks AFTER THE DATE OF THE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. RUSHING, Clerk of Circuit Records of Sarasota Coun- DAVID K. OAKS, P.A., COPY OF THIS NOTICE. PROBATE DIVISION c/o 240 S Nokomis Avenue FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTWITHSTANDING THE and County Courts of Sara- ty, Florida. 407 E Marion Ave. Ste 101 ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH- Suite 200 NOTICE. TIME PERIOD SET FORTH sota County, Florida, will on Punta Gorda, FL 33950 IN THE TIME PERIODS SET IN RE: ESTATE OF Venice, FL 34285 ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED June 3, 2008, 8:30 o’clock FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 Parcel 2, Lot 23, Block GROVER C. BAYLES, WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE A.M., at 2000 Main Street, PUBLISH: OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE 255, Seventh Addition to a/k/a GROVER CLEVELAND Attorneys for Personal The date of first publication of AFTER THE DECEDENT’S MAY 16, 2008 CODE WILL BE FOREVER Historic Courtroom, East, Port Charlotte Subdivision, BAYLES, JR., Representative: this notice is MAY 16, 2008. DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. MAY 23, 2008 BARRED. Wing, Sarasota, Florida, according to the Plat there- Deceased, DANIEL A. BECHTOLD, ESQ. The date of first publication of Personal Representative: NOTWITHSTANDING THE offer for sale and sell at public of as recorded in Plat Book Bechtold & Corbridge, P.A. this notice is May 16, 2008. outcry to the highest bidder for File No. 2008-CP-7191-NC 240 S Nokomis Ave Richard J. Hazen, Esq. TIME PERIODS SET FORTH 12, Page 19, of the Public 38 OTHER NOTICES ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED cash, the following described Division: Probate Suite 200 2607 Bayshore Road Personal Representative: Records of Sarasota Coun- TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE property situated in Sarasota Venice, FL 34285 Nokomis, FL 34275 JAMES LANEY ty, Florida. AFTER THE DECEDENT’S County, Florida. The highest NOTICE TO CREDITORS Telephone: (941)-488-7751 1765 71st Avenue DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The administration of the estate Florida Bar No. 0678880 RICHARD J. HAZEN, Esquire Vero Beach, FL 32966 bidder shall immediately post pursuant to the FInal Default TO PLACE YOUR THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICA- of GROVER C. BAYLES, a/k/a PUBLISH: May 23, 30, 2008 Attorney for Personal with the Clerk, a deposit equal Judgment in Foreclosure LEGAL NOTICE, TION OF THIS NOTICE IS MAY GROVER CLEVELAND Representative Attorney for Personal to 5% of the final bid. The entered in a case pending in CALL CAROL 2607 Bayshore Road 16, 2008. BAYLES, JR., deceased, whose Representative: deposit must be cash or said Court in the above-styled (941)-207-1206 date of death was April 9, Nokomis, FL 34275 DAVID R. CORNISH, ESQ. cashier’s check payable to Personal Representative: cause. cmozik@ 2008, and whose social security (941) 918-0080 Florida Bar No. 0225924 Sarasota County Clerk of LOUISE M. VARE venicegondolier.com number is XXX-XX-0507, is Florida Bar No. 0034816 355 W Venice Ave. Court. 670 Percheron Circle WITNESS my hand and official fax (941)-485-3036 pending in the Circuit Court for PUBLISH: May 16, 23, 2008 Venice, FL 34285 Sarasota County Florida, Probate Nokomis, FL 34275 seal of said Court this 8th day Telephone: (941)-483-4246 Lot 1, Block 166, Fifth Division, the address of which is of May, 2008. FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2008 SUN NEWSPAPERS 7A LET ’EM HAVE IT: DOES A ‘NO-SMOKERS’ HIRING POLICY VIOLATE SMOKERS’ RIGHTS? CALL US AT 207-1111.

and complain. It should tionists. Help me get that years or less and they don’t Is shifting Sandcastle a possibility? give us the ability to have group who built the Vene- want anybody else to move whatever channel we want tian Waterway Park to get here. Look around at your to come up first on the off their duff and give a neighbors out of jobs. Most A shame. I’m calling concerning moving Anita’s goes unrepaired, the long- cable box when it is first grand opening. And bring all of them had decent Sandcastle. I want to know if she would be moved, would er jets and planes will use turned on. back that young man who jobs either in the home- they move her some place else by the jetty? This lady has runway 13-31, which puts Missed. Whatever hap- wrote so beautifully on building business or real worked hard to build up her business and raise her fam- all the air traffic over Gold- pened to that young man conservation and bicy- estate. They’re losing their ily, and I think it’s a shame that they even think about en Beach and South Ven- who wrote all of those cling. homes and their livelihood. doing that. ice. I am tired of all this conservation and bicycle Editor’s Note: Monty Shame on you people who selfishness. Why can’t city articles? Where did he go? Andrews’s articles appear on are responsible for a lot of Warning. My wife and I Selfish. So Tom Brener, council stop fooling around Has he finally gotten the page 2 of the A section of the halt in the building busi- moved to South Venice head of the Venice Neigh- and do something? message that the people of Friday’s Gondolier Sun. ness. eight years ago to try and borhoods Coalition, thinks Out of tune. Recently Venice don’t want to con- Responsibility. I think Buried alive. Well, the live out our remaining there is nothing wrong those of us who have Com- serve? Of course we do. If the slow- or no-growth peo- politicians have done it years in what they refer to with a delay of FAA fund- cast lost our ability to you ride your bike more, if ple are doing great harm to again. They’ve increased down here as paradise. We ing to repair runway 4-22 determine which channel you conserve a little bit of the community, especially every fee possible that have received minor in- while city council contin- comes up when you turn energy every day, what a our three new council they could think of. They stances of vandalism, which ues to drag its feet on the your cable box on. I cannot great difference that members and their leaders. just drove a big spike in is to be expected; however, airport master plan. Of imagine why it would have would make. And all of us First, I have lived in Venice Florida’s coffin — one over the last two years it course he does. He lives in changed this process, but I in the city of Venice want for 32 years. Most of those more thing to keep the has escalated to now what Bellagio, off the end of run- think everybody who is to be proud of the fact that who are the most vocal people out of Florida and is criminal damage and way 4-22, and the longer it upset about it should call we are grand conserva- have only been here five get us out of here. theft. I tried to do it the right way by notifying the sheriff’s department regarding this roving gang of teenagers, but given the circumstances, the advice the sheriff’s personnel gave me was ludicrous. I was told that I cannot put my hands on these punks to detain them if I catch them damaging or stealing my property. I can count on one hand the number of sheriff’s cars I have seen in our neighborhood since we moved here. It has now come to the point that I have to sit in our driveway at night with a baseball bat 3A_ RS from dark until the wee morning hours to safe- guard our property. The teenagers will not come down the street if they see me there and will bypass our block. So, if you happen to be the parents of these clowns I am talking about and don’t have a clue as to what they are doing at night, consider OUR yourself forewarned. Wordy. I was calling LOST about the length of items in the Let’em Have It column in the newspaper. Today’s Gondolier Sun has one that was close to 350 words. I thought there was a maximum of 250 words permitted in these articles. I would appreciate your looking into this. EDITOR’S NOTE: There is a 250-word limit on letters to the editor but no fixed limit on Let’em Have It calls. Tip off. I’m calling about LEASE an experience I had at a restaurant on Venice island two Sundays ago. I and a group of friends went to Baer’s Leather Store Only ... Must Sell Everything have breakfast at this restaurant and left a $15 tip on a $75 check. As we were leav- $ ing, the waitress came up to 3,000,000 WORTH OF us and demanded more money for her tip because we didn’t leave enough. This is unacceptable and not NAME BRAND FURNITURE appropriate. I talked to the manager and he pretty much shrugged it off. When FROM FLOOR SAMPLES TO WAREHOUSE STOCK does a 20-percent tip not become enough? Cleaning up. Why single out all public works All Drastically Reduced To Unheard Of Prices vehicles? It could be utilities, it could be the county. Does that person have an Serta 2 PC. Queen Occasional Three Piece Assorted Lexington “Bilai” ax to grind? Does he know Mattress Set Tables From Wall Unit Sleepers From 5 PC. King Bedroom Set what he’s talking about? $ $ $ $ King Bed, Also, the street sweeper, all 277 248 888 639 Dresser, Mirror, $ & 2 Nightstands. 3888 this stuff ends up in our Limited Quantities Limited Quantities Limited Quantities Limited Quantities bays, so yes, we should keep it clean. Seniors want the trash picked up twice a Assorted Round Wood Leather Natuzzi Leather 2 PC. Orange All In-Stock Decorative Dining Table & Accessories & Lamps week, the ones I’ve talked Fabric Sofas From 4 leather Chairs Recliner by Best Sofas From Sectional to. I live on the island. They $ $ $ $ $ come out and meet their 488 880 468 848 788 65% off neighbors. Parked. It appears there’s a code violation Shown Is Just A Partial List Of The Values, Much More To See. Hurry In, Limited Quantities. and safety hazard located within two blocks of city hall on West Venice Avenue The Brands You Know And Trust: Stanley, on the north side of the 12 Natuzzi, Broyhill, Bernhardt, Universal, ALL ITEMS SUBJECT street. Once again, a large, Months Interest TO PRIOR SALES black commercial trailer is Hickory White, Serta, Lexington, Hooker, Free Financing† ALL SALES FINAL in front of a residential No Money Down Better Homes And Gardens & Much More. home and is used com- Except Sales Tax NO REFUNDS mercially. It’s parked in front of the owner’s house and has been parked there for quite a long time, ac- Weekdays 10 to 9, Saturday 10 to 8 & Sunday 12 to 6 cording to neighbors. Also, Extra Sales Staff, Extra Office Staff To Assist You In Your Selections. there’s a for-sale sign that appears to be on the city’s right of way. These are less that two blocks from the BAERS PORT CHARLOTTE LOCATION ONLY! code enforcement officer at city hall. I’d appreciate someone taking a look at (North of Kings Hwy.) it. 4200 Tamiami Trail 941-624-3377 EDITOR’S NOTE: Call 486-

2626 to report code viola- 320037 tions in the city of Venice. PUBLISHER ROBERT A. VEDDER GONDOLIER SUN EDITOR PHONE: (941) 207-1000 BOB MUDGE FAX: (941) 484-8460 [email protected] 8A SUN EDITOR FRIDAY BROOKY BROWN MAY 23, 2008 OPINION [email protected] OUR VIEW More of the old bait-and-switch ust how many bone-jarring pot- motorists. That comes to $1.87 on a 12- they drive. Part of it is sent to counties which would lose their share of the tax. J holes are you willing to endure to gallon fill-up. and cities for their own transportation The loss, which state and local govern- save a couple of bucks on a tank of That’s a 4.6-percent reduction. Gas needs. ments can ill afford, would result in an gas? How many shock absorbers are you prices vary by almost that much from The more you drive, the more wear even lower standard of maintenance for willing to replace? How much tire dam- one city to another, or even among gas and tear you put on the roads, and the our roadways. And it would give gov- age (“Road hazards not covered by war- stations in the same city. more you pay in gas tax to repair that ernment yet another excuse. ranty”) is it worth? U.S. Sen. John McCain, the presump- wear and tear. “Potholes? Yes, but you people said Saving a couple of bucks with every tive Republican nominee for president, It’s about as fair a concept as you can you wanted lower gas taxes.” fill-up sounds nice, but let’s not get wants to suspend the federal gas tax for find in America’s often convoluted tax Sound familiar? sucked in like we were on the bullet- the summer. That’s another 18.4 cents structure. That’s what’s being said now about train amendment or the class-size per gallon. In August 2004, the state suspended Amendment 1. amendment. This time, let’s pause and Florida already is getting the short the gas tax for one month and the loss of “You people wanted lower property say, “Sure, that would be nice, but what end of the stick on the federal gas tax tax revenue was $60 million. With the taxes? OK, we’re going to abolish teach- will it cost us?” (Florida pays much more than it gets growth in Florida over the past four ers’ jobs.” Charlie Crist — our populist gover- back), so let’s set that one aside and just years, it surely would be significantly Would we like lower gas taxes? It’s not nor and as nice a guy as has lived in the look at the state tax. more than that in 2008. considered polite to answer a question governor’s mansion for many years — Florida’s gas tax is something of a And like so many things that happen with a question, but the response to this wants to suspend the 15.6-cent state gas user fee, paid by motorists for building in Tallahassee, part of the burden would one needs to be: tax over the summer to give relief to and maintaining the roads on which be transferred to cities and counties, “At what cost?” Energy saving outweighs trash SMOKED considerations cury contained in a compact fluorescent. Compact fluorescents are safe. Can compact fluorescents be safely disposed of in the trash? This question

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the Sarasota County solid f waste board five years ago, and meaningful guidance DICK WINDGASSEN has yet to be given to the GUEST COLUMNIST public. The question of dispos- J al of fluorescents came up SARASOTA some two decades ago 1 When a compact fluo- regarding the common 4- cO TY rescent lamp replaces an foot-long fluorescents that EMPLOYEES Y ` X ordinary incandescent then contained up to 50 , Y lamp, electric power use is milligrams of mercury. reduced 75 percent and Safety of landfills had not greenhouse gas emissions been well studied and LETTERS FROM OUR READERS by a similar amount. The there were fears that most consumer saves money. of the mercury would be Too bad that sales of released as a gas or leach these lamps have been into the drinking water. Doing things right takes more time slowed by excessive con- Commercial firms were cern over toxicity of the required to recycle the tiny, 4 milligrams of mer- long fluorescents. Home- Editor: percent for whites, the their flight time a few min- cury they contain. owners were not allowed Those who impatiently call for quickly resolving the blacks would be scream- utes and pay fees for land- If a compact fluorescent to put the long fluores- problems associated with the airport do not seem to ing from the hilltops about ing and taking off. They is shattered, the Florida cents in the trash, and the appreciate the self-serving, old-boy arrangements that racism, so I ask you, where also might have to under- Department of Environ- task of getting them to a our current city council inherited. is the difference? It is not go some type of security to mental Protection recom- hazardous-waste site has I too look forward to the time when our very capable the media. see what they are carrying mends ventilating a room been left up to them. new city council members can devote their much- I have seen hundreds of into and out of the airport. for 15 minutes before In recent years, the appreciated talents to other issues as well. But to devel- interviews of blacks mak- Venice airport doesn’t cleaning up the fragments. mercury in long fluores- op an effective airport plan that is responsive to voters’ ing the statement that they have a high level of securi- While not a bad idea, it cents has been reduced to wishes requires time, and perhaps the addition of anoth- are voting for Obama ty currently. might be impractical in as little as 9 milligrams, er council member who is responsive to the majority of because he’s black. If you The taxpaying citizens cold weather, in stores or and numerous studies voters. don’t see race having an of Venice should not have in theaters where perfor- from reliable government City council is doing an admirable job of respecting effect in this presidential to spend money making mances are in progress. and academic groups are the will of the majority of residents who elected the last race, I’ll just say you need the airport larger, buying The mercury that does available on the Internet three members. Their job, however, is being made diffi- to get your head out of the homes or relocating tur- evaporate is not vindictive, showing that the release of cult by those, both within city government as well as sand. tles and scrub jays. I would seeking out human vic- mercury as a gas or leach- external to it, who seem to be becoming uneasy at the rather see the airport tims, but diffuses through- ing from landfills is not prospect of the election of more council members sensi- B. Farley closed down than turned out the air in a building. substantial. Thus, much of tive to the interests of the majority of voters. Venice into a commercial jetport. Even in a small room con- the reason for keeping flu- Give our developing city council time to do the job taining 1,000 cubic feet of orescents out of landfills is right, and I am confident that they will do right by us. Larger planes Fred Fraize air, not much mercury no longer valid. can go elsewhere Venice could enter an occupant’s The advantages of using Judy Karr Editor: body, since humans breathe fluorescent lamps should Venice Concerned about The airport is a good only about 15 cubic feet of not be inhibited by unreal- policy, not politics example of why so much air an hour. istic guidelines for han- Coming next: a Editor: sioners cut their pay? time is demanded of our A person cleaning up a dling and disposing of tax on the sun You quoted John Os- Many county employees elected officials. They have broken compact fluores- them. mulski as not renewing his Editor: have been laid off or hours to keep going over and cent would likely receive The Florida Department Golden Beach member- I was really upset when have been cut in the past over the same subjects. less mercury than a person of Environment should ship “after the group be- I read the article about the few months. Do they have None of the subjects is eating a 6-ounce can of notify the public if dispos- came so political.” county commissioners any compassion for peo- worth losing our city man- tuna fish. The U.S. Food al in the trash is the best Throughout its 50-year wanting to approve a ple? They don’t seem to ager over; I hope people in and Drug Administration solution. If disposal in the history as a civic and social charge of $2 an hour or $10 care as long as they draw Venice know that. approves tuna that con- trash can really be shown organization, Golden Beach a day to enjoy the beach. their big pay checks and Yes, there are many tains an average 0.37 parts to be dangerous, then con- Associates has never been a Have the commission- can buy expensive cars, points of view. One that per million of mercury as venient collection sites for political organization; and ers been reading the news? homes and other luxuries keeps cropping up is the methylmercury, more tox- consumers should be es- as such, it has never con- People are losing their that others can’t afford. fact that the airport has ic than metallic mercury. tablished. tributed to nor endorsed homes and jobs. The Give the people a break. been there for many, many Thus a person eating a 6- Dick Windgassen, a res- any candidate for office. newspaper was full of Don’t take all the free years — many years of ounce can of tuna con- ident of Venice, is a retired We do care about our homes being auctioned off things away. prop planes, not jets. Jets sumes about 0.06 mil- chemist and a Venice neighbors, and therefore for back taxes. Many of the are a lot louder and fly ligrams of mercury, more Taxpayers League board consider it a civic duty to elderly have only their Darlene Burns longer distances. than 1 percent of the mer- member. participate in city or coun- Social Security for support Nokomis The pilots I have talked ty activities affecting our and are lucky to be able to to own prop planes and neighborhood. provide a home for them- Race is playing the runways are long Mr. Osmulski is more selves. Gas, food, power a part in the race enough for those local than welcome to join us. bills and other items are Editor: folks who love to fly. I increasing in cost daily, Mr. Kirdy of North Port looked at a runway map of MISSION STATEMENT Jim Marble and they want people to states the national media the airport and there is at President To be the superior quality, low cost provider of infor- pay for going to the beach? are fueling the racial poli- least one runway that does Golden Beach Associates Inc. mation and advertising in the local communities we People enjoy going to tics, and that there is no support larger planes that, serve. We will continuously improve: the value of infor- the beach to swim, watch racial problem. I would tell if necessary, should be Stop monkeying mation provided to our customers; the value and re- the sunset, ride their surf- Mr. Kirdy if 90 percent of shortened to support new around on energy sults for our advertisers; the quality of life in our com- boards, have picnics, etc., blacks are voting for safer buffer zones. Editor: munities; the return on our stockholders’ investment ... and a lot of people don’t Barack Obama only be- Larger planes can go There is a story about a while providing a fair, challenging and rewarding work- have the money to pay this cause he’s black, that is a south to Punta Gorda or sinking ship wherein the place for productive employees. parking fee. racial problem. north to Sarasota. They Why don’t the commis- If whites were voting 90 might not want to extend Please see LETTERS, 9A FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2008 SUN NEWSPAPERS 9A

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BY ROGER BUTTON prior to moving to Venice Coast. Milford decided to BUSINEWS COLUMNIST and acquiring White’s move into that market. company. He shut down for two It is a brave construc- His intuition and expe- months last year, removed tion industry business- rience led him to reduce the old machinery and man who invests in major his company’s product installed a new upgraded V?r <.I..?Rr - equipment during an eco- range, then concentrate hydro-press. Bricks made nomic downturn. on supplying manufac- in the hydro-press are sr Larry Milford, co-owner tured-home contractors. placed in a machine that with his wife, Francine, of breaks them precisely in White Cement Specialties, The gamble two, exposing the attrac- J 202 S. Seaboard Ave., re- White Cement Special- tive split side. cently purchased a $100,000 ties became very success- To introduce the new press and launched a new ful primarily supplying line of products he company and is already split-face bricks, screen launched, he started Paver reaping the benefits. block and stair treads. But City Pavers, a subsidiary of Thirteen years ago the two years ago business be- White Cement Specialties. - L r. Milfords were visiting Ven- gan tailing off as the eco- The new product line of ice when they spotted an nomic downturn affected colored and varying sizes advertisement in the construction. of paver bricks, pool cop- f •? . Venice Gondolier Sun for “We had to do some- ing and splits has proved a - ? ` the cement manufactur- thing quick or we were winner in the remodeling ing company. Founded in going to be in trouble,” business. 1954 by John White, it was said Milford. “We still had White Cement Special- SUN PHOTO BY ROGER BUTTON struggling, due in Milford’s the market from Naples to ties continues specializing opinion to overly large St. Petersburg to Arcadia, in tables, plaques, bench- Paver City Pavers’ new hydro-press automatically makes cobblestone paver bricks, cycling 16 manufacturing capacity. not the volume.” es, splash guards and gar- units every 45 seconds. Shown are owner Larry Milford, left, and crew lead man Doug Milford from Pitts- Research indicated that den ornaments. Five em- Cougwolf. burgh, Pa., worked in a instead of moving, people ployees, including Milford, steel mill, then moved on wanted to replace pool operate both companies. into molds to produce car years ago,” said Milford, scary, but we did it before; to Volkswagen’s automo- copings, patios and drive- He continues the cast stops and custom staircas- pointing to the large figure now we have done it again tive robotic engineer ways, often using the same division founder John es. in the front of the location and it is proving success- team, then came south to style and color of brick. White began in 1954 for “The blue sea horse is on Seaboard Avenue. ful.” join Redland Engineering The nearest manufac- specialty work, hand mix- the symbol of our busi- “Major investment in a & Roofing in Lakeland turer was on the East ing then pouring concrete ness, created by White 35 down market is a little [email protected] New business offers care at home Real estate as I see it Square’s breezeway. cial services business in point of no return where and premium is deter- A professionally trained Miami, then worked in you may negate the pur- mined by the federal flood hairstylist from Europe, Sarasota and recently pose of having insurance maps. Brenert specializes in nat- opened his office in Ven- at all if you shoulder too You may choose to ural and organic products, ice. much of the liability your- carry flood insurance on handmade soaps, candles, He specializes in finan- self with an excessive your home even if it is not potpourri, body lotions cial services including deductible. in one of the higher risk and products from Israel mortgages, stocks, insur- How much insurance locations. In other cases, and France. The store car- ance, annuities and a CD should you carry? Lenders your lender may require ries satin nightshirts, luxu- locator service for the se- i . ! want enough coverage to you to provide the cover- rious bathrobes, silk flow- niors market. Office hours ROGER BUTTON reduce their exposure to age at your expense for its ers and local handmade are 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. week- TIM PARADISO BUSINEWS COLUMNIST risk on your mortgage. protection. jewelry. It opens at 10 a.m. days. Call 870-3316. REAL ESTATE Insurance companies Things you should Monday through Saturday. Coldest beer in town _COLUMNIST may sometimes lump land know about insurance in value in with replacement the Venice area: Former Brockport, N.Y., Tutoring help Not only does Venice costs. Your homeowners 1. Not all property on Hvolunteer firefighter Dar- Amanda Schwartz is have the only wine-and- Thrifty Venice-area home- insurance should cover the island of Venice is in a lene Gresens has launched the new area director and wash combo, but the cold- owners may find ways to replacement of the im- high-risk flood area. Darlene Gresens Home owner of Club Z! In-Home est beer in town, according cut their insurance ex- provements and contents 2. When there is a storm Care, Gardens Edge Drive, Tutoring Services. to Matthew Setter, owner penses with minimum im- and not include the value in the Caribbean, insur- primarily for seniors with A national franchise of Top Notch Wine & pact on coverage. of the land. ance companies will not multiple sclerosis, stroke with more than 400 offices Spirits, the new addition The cost of a wind-miti- If you can make a initiate coverage, and this issues, dementia and Alz- in this country and Can- to his Top Notch Express gation inspection may re- strong case for what re- can hold up a real estate heimer’s, but also for peo- ada, its popularity has Car Wash & Detail, 365 turn immediate dividends placement costs and the closing. ple with developmental grown as parents realize North U.S. 41 Bypass. with rebates. The inspec- value of your contents 3. Many firms will not disabilities. the benefits of additional “Everyone is surprised tion will certify how well actually are, it should help issue homeowner’s insur- Starting in the health tutoring at home. when walking into our the home will withstand you determine the amount ance policies in the state of care field in 1988, she Schwartz and her ex- new cold-beer cave,” said hurricane force winds. of coverage you wish to Florida. became a certified nursing panding team of active Setter. There are two things to purchase and persuade 4. Insurance companies assistant in Rochester, N.Y. and retired teachers pro- During the summer he look for when ordering the insurance company may cancel your policy After discovering her son vide one hour or longer is opening a temperature- such an inspection: and your lender to accept once the house is vacant, had developmental dis- tutoring sessions, usually controlled walk-in wine 1. Is the inspector certi- the findings. such as when you have the abilities, she found she twice weekly on a flexible room storing cool wines fied? From my point of view, property for sale but have enjoys working with others basis. from different countries, 2. Is the inspector on there are three types of moved out. who have similar prob- “When students are the Napa Valley, Oregon your insurance company’s insurance coverage with 5. Condominium asso- lems. However, her pas- struggling in certain areas, and New York. approved list? which to be concerned: ciations and unit owners sion is helping seniors, I meet with the parents “Drivers can take our In many instances, a homeowners, wind storm often have overlapping working one on one to give and the child to determine five-minute express car home inspector is quali- and flood. coverage. them more quality time. the appropriate one-on-one wash and purchase dis- fied to provide the service. Homeowner’s coverage 6. Renters can purchase In 2006 following sever- tutoring,” said Schwartz. counted liquor and wine Some will even guarantee and wind storm are often policies to protect their al years snowbirding, her “Students’ ages range from at the same time,” said return of the inspection lumped into one policy, interests. husband joined Venice Pit 4-year-olds needing to Setter, who uses the color- fee in a lower premium or but in the past we have Finding just the right fit Stop and they made Venice catch up to an 80-year-old ful Captain Morgan for his rebate. The inspection is seen them not only sepa- in insurance will go a long their home. who wanted to learn Span- business logo. Business relatively painless on both rated but even written for way toward making Venice- Her career has entailed ish before traveling abroad.” hours are from 9 a.m. your time and your pock- you by different insurance area home ownership a home health aid and certi- From Rockford, Ill., Monday through Saturday etbook. companies. comfortable and afford- fied hospice care. Schwartz was a guidance and noon on Sundays. Call You might also reduce On the other hand, able experience. “With respect and love, counselor and has lived in 485-7559. your insurance premium flood insurance is a federal I have a passion for what I this area for several years. by taking a higher deduct- program with fixed rates do and it has always been a Call 484-4844. Insurer moves ible. Carefully assess the and is required by your Tim Paradiso has had a dream to open my own Contractors are busy amount of risk you are lender if your home is in real estate license since business,” said Gresens. Services for seniors renovating the former willing to assume for re- one of the designated 1964 and has been a Ven- She visits homes and resi- John Peters, a former bank offices used by Stan- duced cost. There is a high-risk areas. The area ice resident since 1972. dential and assisted living opera singer with the ley Dean State Farm In- facilities. Call 445-7117. Greater Miami Opera who surance Agency at 1729 has performed in New South Tamiami Trail in Cleopatra’s moves York’s Carnegie Hall, has front of Lowe’s. It will to expand opened Peters Financial house the new First State Leadership Needing more space, in Group, 1505 South Tami- Bank, the 47th bank office June Irene Brenert is mov- ami Trail in the South- in Venice and Nokomis. ?: I T 4 ing Cleopatra’s Bath & bridge Park Office. Stanley Dean’s State +• ` ? Y Body Boutique from her A former Dodge City, Farm Agency has moved _ West Miami Avenue loca- Kan., school teacher, Pet- to 1655 South U.S. 41 in tion to 241 W. Venice Ave. ers came to Florida to Jacaranda Plaza near the in the former bookshop. work in computer soft- Venice Kmart store. She opened her store three ware in Clearwater. In years ago in Burgundy 1999 he entered the finan- [email protected] 'Y

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Wood tops at Coldwell ignation of International years, Wood was the top f Coldwell Banker Res- President’s Elite for out- area agent in 2007 based PHOTO COURTESY OF BPWEV idential Real Estate has standing sales perfor- on information from the announced that Lueanne mance in 2007. Venice Area Board of The 2008-09 officers of Business & Professional Women of Englewood & Venice are Katie Wood, a sales associate at The award honors the Realtors. She specializes in Malloy, left, president; Helene Cao, second vice president; Grace Gilbert and Dori the company’s Venice of- top 2 percent of all 120,000 residential property sales Zigmond, co-first vice presidents; Syd Gibson, secretary; and Terri Reed, treasurer. Kathy fice, was recently recog- Coldwell Banker Sales As- in Venice, Nokomis, Os- Castellano, outgoing treasurer, is at right. For more information about the group, visit nized as top sales associ- sociates worldwide. A real prey and Englewood. Call www.bpwengven.org or call membership chair Helene Cao at 497-3499. ate in Venice with the des- estate professional for 18 483-1663. FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2008 SUN NEWSPAPERS 11A FCAT scores up for local third-graders

BY AUDREY BLACKWELL increased from 80 percent to 83 tor of research and assessment STAFF WRITER percent in reading and from 83 for the district. VENICE SCHOOLS percent to 85 percent in mathe- However, district grade-three Venice area schools scored above the state average and most The third-grade FCAT scores matics compared to 2007. students are well above the scored above the district average in reading and math on the released Wednesday bear good • Sarasota County student national average — 21 points in Sunshine State Standards FCAT.The numbers reflect the per- news for Sarasota County public proficiency rates are about 10 reading and 23 points in math. centage of student scoring Level 3 or higher. schools, both in proficiency lev- percent higher than the state’s The rest of the FCAT results for els in math and reading and in rate this year. both Sunshine State Standard Reading Math state ranking. • Average reading scores testing and Norm-Referenced State 72 76 The county is ranked fifth in increased by three points, from Tests for students in grades four- District 83 85 reading proficiency and edged up 329 in 2007 to 332 in 2008. 10 will roll out in the next few Pine View 100 99 a notch in math proficiency this Average math scores increased by weeks. The state provided the Island Village 76 64 year to fifth position from its spot five points, going from 346 to 351. grade-three results ahead of time Venice Elem 87 90 in 2007, compared to the other 66 • Sarasota County’s grade-three for grade promotion considera- Garden Elem 89 85 school districts in the state. FCAT average scores are above the tions, according to Roca. Taylor Ranch 93 88 The proficiency rate reflects state average by 19 points in read- “A student has to be at Level 2 or Laurel Nokomis 93 88 the percentage of students scoring and 18 points in math. higher or at a certain level on the ing at Level 3 or higher on a 5- On Norm-Referenced Tests, NRT for promotion,” Roca said. District and state FCAT reports are on the Web at point scale on the Sunshine State which shows how the district Portions of this story were http://fcat.fldoe.org. Parents may view their student’s scores on Standard FCAT. fares with national trends, there taken from state and district the FCAT Parent Network May 23 at www.fcatparentnetwork.com Highlights of the 2008 FCAT was a slight decline at both dis- press releases. using a secure login and password. Parents can access the par- results for Sarasota County are: trict and state levels, according ablackwell@ ent network at public places, such as libraries and media centers. • Students scoring levels 3-5 to Natalie Roca, executive direc- venicegondolier.com

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FROM MANATEE the-art nursing laboratory With more students and state colleges must main- Local option COMMUNITY COLLEGE and the multipurpose Selby statewide budget cuts, MCC tain the community col- Pappas also informed Room used for college and faces unique challenges at a lege system’s open-door the board about a pro- Englewood’s Best With the unanimous community activities. time when the community policy, respond to local posed amendment to the Kept Secret approval of the Manatee Steve Harner, board chair college system is undergo- community needs, provide Florida Constitution to Community College and Venice resident, said he ing an overhaul prompted outreach to underserved appear on the November District Board of Trustees, is especially thrilled that an by new legislation. populations and remedial ballot that would allow ) ) )) $30.00 ) the MCC Venice Profes- MCC Venice building is “The Florida Communi- education and comply community colleges to )) ) sional Development Cen- being named for Pappas. ty College System as we with 2+2 articulation agree- seek voter approval in the AFTER NOON ))) ter will be named in honor Trustees gave their full have known it no longer ments. No graduate deg- respective college’s service MORNINGS of retiring President Dr. approval of Pappas’s per- exists,” said Pappas. “Now rees will be offered and no district to use local option ))) $40.00 Sarah H. Pappas. formance in an annual we are part of the Florida four-year athletic teams ) )) In keeping with college evaluation that will be the College System.” will be allowed. Please see MCC, 15A naming policy, the two- last one for her after 11 Pappas said that as of the

story building will official- years at MCC. Harner said just-concluded session of 322178 ly receive its new name in the evaluations were excel- the Florida Legislature, the • SL 325079 July 2009, a year after lent and reflected trustees’ new Florida College System Pappas’s retirement. appreciation of Pappas’s consists of two- and four- Now Open To The Public The board approved passion for the college, and year degree institutions, 1 er or a e the naming of the building her professionalism and including eight former com- Now Accepting Big Summer in its regular monthly commitment. munity colleges as pilot col- Golf Cards ® meeting, which was held Pappas informed the leges that currently offer or 5,815% - 30 YEAR 535% " 5/1 AR at MCC Venice May 21. board that estimates for will offer selected baccalau- $100,000 - $417,000 - 5.973 APR $100,000 - $417,000 - 5.488 APR Memberships Available The PDC is a campus Summer A 2008 enroll- reate-degree programs. O POIN TS 0 POIN TS Boca Royale focal point that features ment indicate there will be MCC is not included among Golf & Country Club regular and distance-learn- a collegewide 14 percent the eight pilot colleges. 1601 Englewood Road ing classrooms, a state-of- increase in load hours. Colleges designated as GREAT RATES * GREAT SERVICE Englewood, FL 34223 ILOWEST RATES IN VENICE (877)304-448o6 941-474-7475

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It’s pretty New Englanders (QP): 1. +3 — Tom Indians scary,” Venice Head Coach John Murphy, Lee Huegen, Tom Heilman. Peacock said of the team that was 9H Men (QP): T1. +6 — Tim one win removed from the play- Horgan, Sandy Blecman, Bob offs in 2007. “They’re not losing Bulcock; T1. +6 — Burch Millsap, to take on anybody and we’re replacing 24 George Irvin, Ed O’Brien. guys. We’ve got our work cut out May 15 for us.” Venice won the District 18H Ladies (mixed flights BBB): 5A-11 championship last season 1. 108 — Gail Verge, Mary Lynn Spongers with a record of 7-4 overall and 5- Vincent; 2. 109 — Merle Van 0 in the district. Sickle, Jan Huegan, Sally Long. Among the returners for 9H Ladies, Criers Tournament: tonight Tarpon Springs is senior quarter- Flight A: 1. Dee Corey 43. Flight B: back Danny Reyes, who threw for 1. Shirley Shook 46. Flight C: T1. 1,460 yards and nine touchdowns Ellen Jeffers 49; T1. Muriel Smith BY TRIPP MILLER while running for another four 49. Flight D: 1. Caroline Iagulle 51. SPORTS EDITOR scores. Both running backs, May 17 junior Ladarrius Only and senior Men’s Day (3 net BB of 4): 1. -32 The Venice High School foot- Marcelle Lewis, are back. The two — Ken Wilson, John McCormick, ball team springs into action of them split the load last season, SUN PHOTO BY JUSTIN FENNELL, [email protected] Roy Rossetti, Bob Banz; 2. -29 — tonight for the first time in 189 each carrying the ball 79 times to Russ Turcotte, Casey Boczar, No. 76, Kyle McKlenithan, tackles No. 8, Clay Burton, during a scrimmage days. combine for 1,323 yards and nine Denis Machesky, Tom Heilman. Tuesday afternoon. The Indians take on Tarpon touchdowns. May 20 Springs High School in a spring “Their offense is scary,” Peacock Hole in One: Nita Batchelder, 71-yard exhibition game at Powell-Davis said. “Those two running backs for 436 yards and a pair of touch- Spongers return the better part of nine-iron on Blue No. 7. Witnessed by Stadium at 7:30 p.m. The Spongers, can go at any time.” downs. Fisk caught 17 for 243 a front seven that recorded 21 Pam Meredith and Kathy Wagner. who finished 6-4 overall and 3-2 Two of Reyes’ top three targets yards and a score; he also picked sacks last season. In the sec- May 21 in District 4A-8, are bringing an from 2007, senior Harolambas off six passes and recorded 30 ondary, three players return who All Stars (QP): 1. +39 — Dick experienced football team. Vavlas and junior Josiah Fisk, are tackles as a defensive back. combined for 12 interceptions a Dorman, Bob Hale, Norm Clark, “They’ve got pretty much every- also back. Vavlas caught 23 balls On the defensive side, the year ago. Perry Richardson; 2. +30 — Joe Peacock has said multiple Rueger, Dick Dore, Dick Daley, times this spring that he has been Paul Meredith; 3. +27 — Bob SPRING FOOTBALL wearing No. 4. Evan Boone and Justin Grant have pleased with how his wide Taphouse, Andy Wright, Roy also established themselves as the first line of receivers and defensive backs Rossetti, Harold Bowers. SCOUTING receivers. Venice is absolutely loaded at tight end have been coming along. But REPORT with Brandon Wilkinson and Beckett Wales coming most of them are yet untested. LAKE VENICE back. The Spongers return plenty of experience at This veteran group of Spongers GOLF CLUB VENICE INDIANS linebacker, defensive end and the sec- wideouts and defensive backs May 17 ondary, which should be able to pressure will be a difficult test. MGA (partner BB): 1.Jim Schneider VS. TARPON SPRINGS Burton and slow the run. The Indians just Indians receivers have strug- and Mike Rafferty 57; 2. Gerry SPONGERS have too many receivers, and Tarpon Springs may gled this spring with catching the Chascin and Jim Marble 59; 3. Jim not be able to keep up. If the Indians can catch. football. Wednesday’s practice, Stortz and Walter Frey 59; 4. John Tarpon Springs Offense vs. Venice Defense: Edge: Venice. with the coaches on the sidelines, Galloway and Roy Coughlin 60. The Spongers sport a balanced attack on offense. was their best day yet. May 19 Senior quarterback Danny Reyes threw for 1,460 Special Teams: All kickoffs and punts will be treat- “It was the best day they’ve ever Monday Group (QP): 1. +11 — Neil yards and nine touchdowns last season. Running ed as dead balls during today’s scrimmage in the caught,” Peacock said. “It’s the first Clauser, Randy Pait, Jim Stortz, backs Ladarrius Only and Marcelle Lewis split the interest of safety. Punts will be marked wherever day we stepped off the field, so Jerry Greenler; 2.-1 — Tom Fett, Don carries evenly a year ago, combining for 1,323 the ball is caught. Kickoffs will be marked at maybe they’re relaxed when we’re Nixon, Don Hummel, Chet Hamlin. yards and nine touchdowns. Venice’s strength will the 25 yard line, although that is subject to not there, I don’t know.” Individuals — Clauser +7; Fett +5. lie in the defensive line. Even with Gerald Oriol out change. Venice has one returning place kick- The Spongers’ front seven will May 21 with a knee injury, the Indians return two starters er, Ed Delahanty, from last season who shared test the Venice backfield. Quarter- Ladies 9H (omit par 3s): Flight A: from last year and have a tough new addition in time with departing Eric Cangelosi. The back Trey Burton, fullback Ethan 1. Dot Henderson 34; 2. Louise sophomore Clay Burton. The Indians’ defensive Indians have struggled to find a reliable Mix and tailback Dri Archer will Drouin 35; 3. Jeanne Crozier 44. backs are a green bunch, and will be challenged kicker this spring with two newcomers give them plenty to think about, Flight B: 1. Ruth Tacy 35; 2. Dot by this veteran corps of Tarpon Springs competing with Delahanty for the job. This as they are all capable runners. DeJohn 39; 3. Mary Roberts 43. receivers. Venice will have to rely on sea- being spring, expect at least one missed extra Both teams will undoubtedly be Flight C: 1. Pat Campbell 40; 2. Anne soned veteran linebacker Ethan Mix to point from both teams. Even. working out some of the kinks from Morris 40; 3. Anne Morgan 41. direct this young defense against an experienced the offseason layoff, but the spring Women’s 18H (individual points): group of Spongers. Edge: Tarpon Springs. Intangibles: Both teams will surely be rusty after game should be an accurate mea- Class A: 1. Jackie Wheeler 45; 2. not playing for more than five months. At the suring stick for both programs. Eileen Mahern 40. Class B: 1. Sue Venice Offense vs. Tarpon Springs Defense: same time, they’re both going to be hyped “This is the start of our season McNeil 40; 2. Shirley Krebiehl 39; 3. Junior quarterback Trey Burton is the clear leader up to play some real football for the first so we’re taking it very seriously,” Joanne Tocco 38. Class C: 1. Pat of the Indians’ offense. As a sophomore, he threw time in the same span. Venice has the home Peacock said. “We’re excited to Zingler 37; 2. Dianne Jerome 37; 3. for 1,318 yards and 13 touchdowns in his first sea- field advantage, but Tarpon Springs gets the nod play, it’s definitely going to be bet- Jeane White 36. son at quarterback. Now he’s back for a junior tour, on experience. Edge: Tarpon Springs. ter than playing somebody who and he has plenty of speed at receiver to support doesn’t give us a challenge. That’s GREATER SARASOTA him. Robert Fordham is the tall, fast, new guy Tripp’s Pick: Venice 19, Tarpon Springs 20 huge.” JUNIOR GOLF [email protected] ASSOCIATION May 18 At Bradenton Country Club: Boys 16-18: 1. Brad Knight 74; 2. Venice High softball team recognized at banquet Tim Garofalo 75. THE VENICE GOLF BY TRIPP MILLER were recognized for their extra & COUNTRY CLUB SPORTS EDITOR efforts on and off the field. May 17 For the second year in a MGA, Blue Tee (2 best QP): 1. Coaches, parents and row, Niki Clark earned the +10 — Bob Kinder, Terry Bole, Hal friends recognized the Class Academic Award. Loud, Andrew Isaacs. 5A state runner-up Venice Stephanie Sullivan, who MGA, White Tee (2 best QP): 1.

High School softball team for struck out nearly 300 batters f +13 — Fran Parisi, Mark their outstanding season at in 26 games, won the Stautzenbach, Conrad Rousseau, the team’s postseason ban- Defensive Award. Gerald Brielmaier. quet Tuesday. Chelsea Zgrabik earned the May 19 The Lady Indians placed Offensive Award for her .511 WGA 9H (1 BB of 3): 1. 29 — I second in Class 5A for the batting average, 1.068 slug- Bonnie Mohler, Janet McManus, FHSAA Academic Team ging percentage, 13 home y Nancy Johnston. Champion Awards Program runs and 44 RBIs. May 20 with a GPA of 3.36. They went Kayla Ellingsen earned the - WGA 18H (1 BB of 2): Flight 1: 1. undefeated during the regular Coach’s Award, presented by I Sally Bartz and Gerda Robinson season, won the Spring Fling Sandburg. 62; 2. Marijke Fisher and Judy Classic tournament, captured Mo Sandidge earned the Roettger 65. Flight 2: 1. Joy Kegel their fifth straight district title team’s Most Valuable Player and Pat Knasiak 64. and won their first-ever award for her efforts on both May 21 regional championship. offense and defense. 1 MGA, Blue Tee (3 BB of 4): 1. 206 1 “By far, this is the best team The returning team also — Steve Barczy, Jim Mitchell, SUN PHOTO BY TRIPP MILLER, [email protected] in Venice High School softball voted Sullivan and Becca Kesh Reddy, Marlow Severin. history,” Head Coach Larry Juntunen as team captains for Venice High School softball players Kayla Ellingsen, left, Niki Clark, Chelsea Zgrabik, MGA,White Tee (3 BB of 4): 1. 199 Sandburg said. the 2009 season. Stephanie Sullivan and Mo Sandidge each earned team awards for their contribu- — Gerry Brielmaier, John Brower, Five players in particular [email protected] tions during the 2008 season. Bob Elton, Bruce Whittemore; 2. 204 — Arnold Campbell, Tom McGavin, Tony Testa, Sam Till. SPORTS BRIEFS JACARANDA WEST COUNTRY CLUB Venice High School Support the home team. Four- scramble which starts at 8 a.m. 8:30 a.m. and first shots at 9 a.m. May 18 golf tournament some and hole sponsorship forms All proceeds benefit youth soc- The entry fee is $300 per person Sunday Couples, Shamble (2 BB The Venice High School foot- can be downloaded at www. cer scholarships. Visit www. and $1,000 per team. Entry fee of 4): Flight 1: 1. -33 — Lee and Mary ball team is holding a fundraising veniceindianfootball.org. venicesoccer.com for forms or includes ammunition, 50 clays, Ellen Snell, Don and Pat Blem; 2. -29 golf tournament at Plantation call Mike Lasorso at 492-1396 or breakfast, lunch, refreshments — Tony and Helen Medici, Jim and Golf & Country Club June 14. Youth soccer fundraiser Joe Ferretti at 650-6560 for more and awards. Wobble trap, five- Judy Liston;3. -27 — Larry and Vera Cost is $320 per foursome or Venice Area Youth Soccer is information. stand trap and skeet are avail- Littman, Paul and Estelle Scanlon. $80 per person. Lunch is in- holding its annual fundraising able throughout the competition Flight 2: T1. -32 — John and Mary cluded in the cost. Hole spon- golf tournament at Lake Venice Boy Scouts benefit for an additional $10 per round McKinley, George and Sue Kennedy; sorships are available for $100 Golf Club May 31. Cost is $65 per The annual Southwest Florida of 25. T1. -32 — Henry and Christine with the purchase of a four- person or $240 per foursome. Sporting Clays Classic is hosted All proceeds benefit the Boy Evering, Carl and Laquitta Herren; 3. some and $125 without the Breakfast, lunch and beverages by the Sarasota Trap, Skeet & Scouts of America. For more infor- -28 — Bud and Anne Sullivan, Joe foursome. provided. Clays Club at Knight Trail Park in mation, visit www.swflcouncilbsa. and Dee Rice. Closest to the pin — 2. Format is a four-person scram- Hole sponsors are needed at Nokomis. org or call Brad Walden at 239- Laquitta Herren; 8. Jack Dempster; ble with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. $50 per hole. Format is a 4-person Registration begins May 30 at 936-8072. 13. Vera Littman; 15. Tony Medici. 14A SUN NEWSPAPERS OBITUARIES FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2008

Howard W. Harlow committees for Sarasota grew up in Taylorville, tivity scenes rivaled that of Betsy Webb Allen, Pukalani, was May 19 at Gulf Pines Howard William “Bill” County. Ill. Before retiring and a museum. They were Hawaii; Charen Filson Memorial Park in Harlow died Friday, May Survivors include his moving to Venice, she always on display, wherev- Steege, Tampa, Fla.; Cindy Englewood, Fla. A memor- 16, 2008, at Village On The wife, Marian R. Harlow; his taught home economics er she lived. She also Filson Nelson, Wilming- ial service will also be held Isle after a short illness. daughter, Naida Harlow at high school and col- enjoyed cross-stitching, ton, Del.; Judy Filson this July. Her family wishes He was born in 1917 in Moore of Plantation, Fla.; leges, including Bradley combing the beach, mak- Miller, Indianapolis, Ind.; to thank all those who New Philadelphia, Ohio, and grandchildren Naida University in Peoria, Ill., ing ceramics and spend- Joy Filson Mormur, Lake supported her including and graduated in 1939 Elizabeth Moore and MacMurray College in ing time with family and Helen, Fla.; Gay Filson Venice Presbyterian from Case School of Ap- William Randolph Harlow Jacksonville, Ill., where she friends. Whittecar, Henderson, Church, Pinebrook Rehab plied Science with a degree Moore. Other survivors in- graduated, and the Univer- Miss Webb was an Nev.; and Darlene Filson Center, Better Solutions in chemical engineering. clude a son-in-law, great- sity of Illinois. She was also active member of Venice Grogan, Houston, Texas; and TideWell Hospice. He worked for the Dow grandson, two nephews head of the Cooperative Presbyterian Church, where and many great-nephews Lemon Bay Funeral Home Chemical Company in and a niece. Extension Department in she rocked babies while and nieces. was in charge of arrange- Michigan until 1975, when Services: A memorial the College of Agriculture volunteering in the nurs- Services: Interment ments. he moved to Nokomis. He service for Bill will be held at the University of Illinois ery and helped to arrange served as the administra- at 10 a.m. June 14, at the Champaign campus. the weekly bulletins. tor of the Englewood Water Presbyterian Church of the Miss Webb is fondly Besides her parents, District from 1977 to 1988 Covenant, 7950 South remembered by her ex- Roy and Bessie Webb, an OBITUARY POLICY where he was a pioneer in Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. tended family who were infant sister, Virginia Ruth, Obituaries are accepted from funeral homes and cre- reverse osmosis. Bill was often surprised at Christ- preceded her in death, as matories only. There is no charge for publishing an an active leader in the Frances E. Webb mas with special gifts did her longtime compan- abbreviated death notice once. Full obituaries, notices community, serving in Frances E. such as bright red stock- ion, Imogene Stotler. of services and repeat death notices will be subject to Rotary, Power Squadron, Webb, 88, of ings she knitted and per- Survivors include a sis- charges based on their length. Obituaries should be e- Englewood Community Venice, died sonalized for each family ter, Helen Webb Filson, mailed to [email protected] and must Hospital, Presbyterian Friday, May member. Washington, D.C.; a broth- include a phone number. There is an additional charge Church of the Covenant 16, 2008, After moving to Florida, er, Robert Webb, Weston, for faxed or hand-delivered obituaries, and for photos. and the Village On The in hospice she enjoyed being includ- Mass.; and 11 nephews and The Venice Gondolier Sun publishes on Sundays, Isle. Always concerned care. ed in the biennial Filson nieces: Chip Filson, Bethes- Wednesdays and Fridays. Obituary deadlines are about the quality of our Born in Family reunions at the da, Md.; Phillip Webb, noon for faxes and 2 p.m. for e-mails the day before region’s water resources, Warrens- Venice Beachcomber. She Arlington Heights, Ill.; Roy publication. For more information, call (941) 207-1110. he served on numerous burg, Mo., loved Christmas and her Filson, Oak Park, Ill.; Scott water resource advisory Webb Miss Webb collection of unusual na- Webb, Montclair, N.J.;

POLICE BEAT Cocaine bust at motel female was at Motel 6 for he gave could not be her in the eye with his fin- battery. Bond: none. • Oscar Gonzalez, 25, 10 On May 21 at 10:42 p.m. sex and he is sort of a found in any of the data ger during an argument. • Pamela May, 51, 200 block East Laurel Road, a Venice Police Depart- “bodyguard” for her. banks, McLeod admitted Burgess was located, in- block Mestre St., Venice. Nokomis. Charge: sale or ment patrol officer ob- Due to their conflicting lying and stated his real toxicated, in the residence Charge: DUI. Bond: $500. delivery of cocaine. Bond: served a black Pontiac stories and indications that name after he was advised and arrested for battery. • Darrin R. McLeod, 35, $1,000. parked in the Motel 6 they were there in relation of his Miranda warning. During the booking 1400 South Rialdo Road, • Christina M. Butera, parking lot. The vehicle to prostitution activity, During a search of the procedure Burgess was un- Venice. Charge: sale or 25, 1200 block Hudson was occupied by two Cohen and Minton were vehicle a 9-inch-long knife cooperative and smashed delivery of cocaine. Bond: Road, Venice. Charges: males and was along the placed under arrest for loi- was found concealed next his head into the rear win- $5,000. third-degree grand theft, south perimeter bordering tering and prowling. As to the driver’s seat. dow of the Venice police • Linda E. Gillis, 200 theft of credit card by tak- the Grove Terrace public Cohen was being arrested A search of McLeod’s vehicle, breaking it. He block Flamingo Road, Ven- ing or retaining posses- housing complex. he admitted to having real name confirmed that was taken to the hospital ice. Charge: no valid driver sion, fraudulent use of a A registration check of drugs in his pocket. A small his driver license was can- and later booked into the license. Bond: $500. credit card. Bond: $2,120. the vehicle showed it was wrapper containing 0.62 celed and he had active South County Jail and • Richard Simpson Par- owned by a female and grams of cocaine was Sarasota County warrants additionally charged with row, 26, 500 block Bahama neither the two males nor found in his pocket, and he for his arrest. He was criminal mischief to the Road, Venice. Charge: petit the female was registered was charged with posses- arrested for driving while police vehicle. theft (two counts). Bond: 474-9704 at the motel. One of the sion of cocaine. license suspended-habit- $240. (800) 994-2499 males, Isaac Cohen, 25, ual traffic offender, giving Sarasota County • Nicole J. Kibler, 22, 400 200 block Tea Olive Ter- False name, a false name to law Sheriff’s Office arrests block Peppertree Road, race, Valrico, Fla., said he real arrest enforcement and posses- • Thomas Eugene Eaton, Venice. Charge: DUI .20 or was waiting for a friend, On May 21, a Venice sion of a concealed wea- 37, 1000 block Columbine higher. Bond: $1,000. Angelina, and that she police officer conducted a pon by a convicted felon. Road, Venice. Charge: vio- • Heather Doris Little- HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE VANS owned the vehicle. As this traffic stop on a pickup lation of probation, con- john, 28, 400 block East SALES • SERVICE • REPAIR interview continued the truck displaying an un- Busted-window bust tempt. Bond: $16,000. Colonia Lane, Nokomis. Driving Controls • Lifts • Transfer Seats Tie Downs & Other Mobility Adaptions story became less believ- readable tag. The driver, On May 22 at 2:58 a.m., • Christine L. Porvaznik, Charge: violation of pro- www.kustomability.com able. Gary McLeod, 43, 13000 a Venice police officer 29, 300 block Holly Road, bation (two counts). Bond: 322126 517 Paul Morris Drive, Another officer inter- block MJ Road, Myakka responded to a report of a Venice. Charge: domestic $2,000. Englewood viewed Steven Minton, 45, City, Fla., gave his name as disturbance at 109 E. Alba 8000 block N. Rome Ave., Jamie Edward Jones with a St. Tampa, Fla., the other birth date of Oct. 17, 1974. The victim said that an occupant. Their accounts He said he had a license acquaintance, Robert Bur- conflicted with each other. out of Oklahoma. gess, 27, 100 block Ginger Minton admitted that the When the information Road, Venice, had poked GondVENIC olier REMEMBER Submissions Accepted May 15 to = JunePhoto 15 CO The Venice Gondolier Sun is looking for unique photos that proudly represent what is unique about Venice as a place to live and a place to visit. The photos have to be different and creative in showcasing our community. Photos in the following categories will be accepted for judging:

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BY AUDREY BLACKWELL National Merit Scholarship Cor- STAFF WRITER poration for being in the 96th percentile of college-bound students. As a means of recognizing Rachel Dunn-Rankin received outstanding 11th-grade stu- the Cornell Book Award. dents and introducing them to “I was contacted by Cornell, colleges as they plan for their and it was surprising because I future, Venice High School held was already looking into them,” a recognition breakfast and she said. Junior Book Awards Wednesday. Books were handed out to the LaShawn Houston, assistant students by local alumni represen- principal, said the event gives tatives of the nine colleges present. the school an opportunity to The other students recognized acknowledge its junior leaders included: Amberose Courville, who have earned a high grade Harvard Book Award; Ariel Young point average and excel in out- and Paige Beles, American Legion standing leadership qualities Auxiliary Girls State; Max Smith, and academic achievement. Anthony Lucchi, Anthony Hack- Houston spoke to the hon- ett, Nicholas Rybicki, and Tyler orees and their parents at the Revels, American Legion Boys 10th annual awards event. State; Kyle Jutras, Dartmouth; “You are going to be our lead- Christian Unger, Rutgers Universi- SUN PHOTO BY AUDREY BLACKWELL ers next year and we will look to ty Book Award and commenda- you as models,” she said. These 14 juniors at Venice High School were recognized Wednesday for their leadership qualities, high academic tion by the National Merit She referred to the book “212 achievement and outstanding character qualities. Scholarship Corporation for being Degrees,” by S.L. Parker, and in the 96th percentile of college- explained its meaning in refer- We have students here who are The winners ed, to be recognized for your bound students; Sylvia King, ence to the students’ reach for steaming,” Houston said. Student Liana Whipple, recip- hard work,” she said. Wellesley Book Award; Max Smith, success. She said there is one funda- ient of the Anne Frank Humani- Whipple received an honor- Yale Book Award; and Cynthia “This outstanding motivation- mental aspect of success, and tarian Award, said it was nice to able mention as a Furman Schol- Wilkins, Mount Holyoke Book al book is about going the extra that is effort. be recognized. ar for Juniors, with a scholarship Award. mile. At 211 degrees, water is hot, “Students getting the awards “You do a lot of work with amount up to $5,000. In addition, ablackwell@ and at 212 degrees it is steaming. exemplify effort,” she said. grades and it is nice to be award- she was commended by the venicegondolier.com

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CONTACT US Over Over 3535 yearsyears ofof KIM COOL FEATURES EDITOR (941) 207-1105 handshake handshake integrity! integrity! [email protected] Our new branch office location SUN NEWSPAPERS 215 West Venice Avenue Open....Stop In! OUR TOWN 319307 CLUBS, MEETINGS AND MORE 3B HOLOCAUST REMEMBERED 6B CLUB, VACATION PHOTOS AND MORE 10B VAMS students complete oral history of circus

BY KIM COOL resulted from a partnership historical society, video-taped FEATURES EDITOR that included oral history expert interviews with former per- Mark Greenberg, educators formers of the Ringling Bros. enice Area Middle Barbara Woody and Dr. Irene and Barnum & Bailey Circus, School students have Schmidt (principal) of VAMS which wintered in Venice from produced a one-hour and coordinator Betty Intag- 1959 to 1992. The performers V oral history about the liata, who, as president of the included Tito Gaona, Sigrid days when the Greatest Venice Area Historical Society, Gebel, Tina Gebel-DelMoral, Show on Earth wintered in prepared the grant application Jackie LeClaire, Chuck Sidlow, Venice. and then oversaw the project Dolly Jacobs, Pedro Reis and Backed by a $3,000 grant from grant writing to the final Keith Greene. from the Florida Humanities report, which is due in June. Council, the State Program of Students in Woody’s Performers the National Endowment for advanced history class, men- Gaona, a Venice native, is a the Humanities, the video tored by volunteers from the world-famous aerialist who starred with the Ringling show for 17 years. Today he runs circus arts camps in Venice and in Massachusetts. Gebel, the widow of Gunther Gebel-Williams who was considered the greatest animal trainer of all time, performed a Liberty Horse act with the circus for many years. Gebel-DelMoral, who grew PHOTOS COURTESY OF BETTY INTAGLIATA up in the circus, performed an aerial ballet and had several Tina Gebel DelMoral was interviewed by students Jacob Harper and animal acts, working with bears, Christian Barone. dogs and tigers. LeClaire’s father was a clown of Clown College in Venice and band Pedro Reis, founded Cir- with the Ringling show. An aeri- performed with the Ringling cus Sarasota. A world-famous alist as well as a Ringling clown, show for 18 years. Today, he aerialist, she performed with LeClaire also was Cornel Wilde’s directs Laughter Unlimited, an the Ringling show for 18 years. double on the flying trapeze in outreach program of Circus Still performing, she starred in the film, “The Greatest Show on Sarasota. the 2008 edition of Circus Earth,” which was filmed on “It was wonderful,” Sidlow Sarasota. location in Sarasota. said. “They were really prepared “They asked some wonderful In January, LeClaire spoke to and were as professional as any questions,” she said. “It made us historical society meeting about interviewers we have had over think about what we do and his years in the circus. He was the years. They did their home- why we do it and how we do one of five clowns to perform work and it was really comfort- what we do.” with an American circus in the able. Reis, from South Africa where former Soviet Union. He also “Because we have done so he learned to be an aerialist in a performed with the European many interviews over the years, program at the YMCA, is the troupe of the Ringling circus working with these kids was current CEO of Circus Sarasota. organization. The Ringling cir- refreshing. They were so hungry He came by train to Venice in cus dubbed him “The Children’s to learn and for us it was a dou- 1984 as a Ringling performer. Clown.” He was inducted into ble giveback because we could Reis and Jacobs met on the Clown Jackie LeClaire with mentor Brian Heverin of the oral history pro- the International Clown Hall of give them their interview and Ringling show and have been ject concerning the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus days in Fame in 1996. also maybe inspire them to con- together for 20 years, he said. Venice. Sidlow was a 1978 graduate tinue their studies and to “We really had a great time,” become journalists or whatever Reis said. “It is wonderful that else they wanted to become.” there is a group in the historical Jacobs, daughter of Master Clown Lou Jacobs, with her hus- Please see CIRCUS, 2B

Ryan McCarthy and Connor Hagan interviewed Sigrid Gebel for an oral history project that will culminate in a one-hour video about the impact of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus days in Venice. At right is Aerialist Tito Gaona, right, was interviewed by students Jacob Harper and mentor Penny Phelps. Christian Barone.

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF BETTY INTAGLIATA Teacher Barbara Woody worked with student Michael Friend in the video studio at the Venice Oral history project coordinator Betty Intagliata, left, with teacher Barbara Woody of the Venice Area Middle School where a video history of the circus was recently completed. Area Middle School and oral history expert Mark Greenberg.

Tito Gaona and Barbara Woody discuss the taping of her students’ oral history project at the Keith Greene, right, music director of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus from Venice Area Middle School. 1973-2000, was interviewed by Christian Santiago and Peter Lomason.

CIRCUS from Page 1B tory teacher, not only tor, Debby Walk. In addi- everyone else. coordinated every aspect tion to visiting the Tibbals “Each of the perform- INFORMATION society interested in pre- of the year-long project miniature circus, they ers received a 20-minute “Circus Memories” will be shown Tuesday, May 27, at serving the history of the but also served as a men- were able to meet its cre- video made from their 6:30 p.m. at the Venice Public Library, 300 S. Nokomis circus.” tor to some of the stu- ator and donor, Howard interview. Those were Ave. Greene, a Nokomis res- dents. Tibbals who was present then cut to about seven ident, was a musician with “It was a wonderful ed- at the circus museum that minutes each for the final Ringling for 28 years, ad- ucational experience for day. hour-long video.” vancing from lead trum- all the students,” Intagli- Most of those inter- Give your family a new reason to get together. pet to music director, a ata said. “They probably Completed product viewed are expected to be position he held from learned more than they The students conduct- at the viewing as well as 1973-2000. ever thought they would. ed the interviews with the the students, parents and More Choices of Gebel, DelMoral, Ga- They were in awe of the performers, videotaping Woody. The program is ona and Ringling Circus performers and thrilled to them in a small studio at free and open to the pub- Dinettes, Stools, Museum Curator Debby go to the circus museum.” VAMS. Those sessions lic. Bars & Pub Tables Walk were enlisted as pro- Other mentors includ- were then compiled into Copies of the video will ject advisors. ed Brian Heverin, Mary an hour-long video, be presented by the Ven- Venice (Stein Mart Plaza) Huba, John Osborne, Pen- “Circus Memories,” which ice Area Historical Society US41 By-Pass S. & Center Rd. Students 319034 ny Phelps, Barbara Smith will be shown to the pub- to the Venice Archives & 941-497-7191 inettes The students included: and Joan Watson. Mentors lic for the first time Area Historical Collection, Pt. Cha./P. Gorda 941-766-1050 Ft. Myers 239-939-0422 Alex Banks, Christian Ba- had to undergo security Tuesday, May 27, at 6:30 Sarasota County History Sarasota 941-924-7114 D UNLIMITED rone, Dylan Berry, Monica clearances and be regis- p.m. at the Venice Public Center, the Ringling Cir- Bueneman, John Dean, tered with the school sys- Library, 300 S. Nokomis cus Museum at the John Zachery Flerlage, Michael tem. Ave. and Mable Ringling Mu- Friend, Connor Hagan, In addition to working “The students and seum of Art in Sarasota. It Jacob Haper, Tyler Justice, with their mentors, the Barbara Woody are total- is intended that the video t Molly Kagarise, Peter students read a circus his- ly in charge of the edit- will be used for education Hair ¥ Skin ¥ Nails Lomason, Ryan McCarty, tory book and, May 15, ing,” Intagliata said. “The and research. Christian Santiago, Max visited the Ringling Circus kids are good at their edit- Welcomes Smetts, Toussaint Thomas Museum with their men- ing. I will see it for the kcool@ and David Voigt. Students tors as guests of its cura- first time Tuesday with venicegondolier.com Cindy Marie were divided into eight groups. The groups, assist- DeVincenzo ed by their mentor, decided which performer to in- Formerly the terview, and which questions to ask. Manasota Memorial Day BLOWOUT owner of INC. * Puttin’ on the Ritz The process FLOORING 319462 KITCHENS & CABINETRY 10% Off Everything! Step one occurred last Venice Shopping Center October when Greenberg Family Owned Since 1968 May 24th - 31st (941) 488-3674 509 Tamiami Trail S. came to Venice to speak www.venice-dayspa.com about the project and how * Excluding remnants and instock items to conduct oral histories. From the 60 or so society members and others pre- Doctors sent at that meeting, sev- Davis & Beyer en volunteers came forward to work as mentors Dental Health Professionals with the students. Reis said that he came Ta ke a n 1218 E. Venice Ave., Venice to Venice with Jacobs and extra 10% { Sidlow and while one of off for Dental Checkups them was being inter- Veterans* Professional cleanings (prophylaxis) are the viewed, the other two only way to remove calculus (tartar) which turned the tables on the students, asking them In Honor _ t x traps plaque and bacteria along your gumline. about why they wanted to of our Our office has 5 experienced dental hygienists do the project. Intagliata, a former his- Veterans on staff. Appointments are readily available. we will be Protect your teeth and your health - schedule a closed on Memorial cleaning and checkup. EVERY BRAND NAME OF - EVERY PRODUCT - EVER MADE - EVERYDAY NOW! New at Day C CONSIGNMENTONSIGNMENT AAMERICAMERICA 488-1075

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WWSB ABC7 called in late March asking the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to recommend three charities for the station to include in their local piece of Oprah’s Big Give national fundraising promotion. The station was prepared to give a bonus Community Foundation President and CEO Stewart Stearns check of $10,000 to one with Madline Brogan of Mothers Helping Mothers, Donna small, Southwest Florida Catalini of We Care Manatee and Tish FitzGerald of Joining human service agency that Our Youth. succeeded in raising the most money by April 16. To ensure these chari- check; we taught these The idea was to give them ties are as strong and agencies how to fish,” said an opportunity to leverage effective in achieving their Gilda Dennis, the station’s that money into something missions as they can be, marketing director. much bigger, while they the Community Founda- Here are the final tallies stretched themselves by PHOTOS COURTESY OF COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY tion’s Nonprofit Resource for the three agencies: building a donor base and Center awarded each orga- • We Care Manatee: ABC7 anchors Scott Dennis and Monica Yadov present the Big Check for the Big Give to gained much greater visi- nization one year of free $38,176.61 fundraising winners We Care Manatee, represented by John Howard, Peter Mattina, Jennifer bility in the community. workshops and training. • Mothers Helping Moth- McCullen and Donna Catalini. The Community Foun- Together, the Community ers: $32,971.20 dation staff suggested We including $172,000 of free to the second and third well as new apartment set- Foundation and ABC7 “did • Joining Our Youth (JOY): Care Manatee, which pro- airtime on ABC7 — and dis- place winners, courtesy of ups and extra mentoring. more than just hand over a $26,623.01 vides free specialty med- covered that our communi- the Betty Pritchard McKeon ical care to the uninsured; ty is indeed among the Permanent Donor Advised Joining Our Youth (JOY), a most generous and giving Fund. new, all-volunteer group in the country. Even in this This brings the grand ABBY from Page 4B riage. Such a document CROSS from Page 4B that helps teens that are time of economic recession total awarded to $97, 771. not only protects the man, “aged out” out of the foster and hardship, our neigh- At a Big Give party on for wanting a pre-nup, but it can be structured so that care system at age 18; and bors responded with open April 22nd the fundraising doesn’t getting one indi- YOU have certain guaran- Mothers Helping Mothers, hearts to the human service winner was announced… cate that we are preparing tees should the marriage which donates baby and needs provided so well by We Care Manatee edged to fail? not work out. school supplies and other these little organizations. out Mothers Helping Moth- I am pretty sure mar- I strongly recommend support to needy families. Thanks to the Com- ers by a nose, but all three riage will be in our that you discuss this Each is a real, “feet on the munity Foundation’s own organizations are truly Big future, and I’ll sign a pre- with your attorney be- ground” human service family of donors (who Winners. As We Care Man- nup (after my attorney fore you discuss it with agency that does remark- contributed almost $36,000 atee’s Interim Executive reviews it), but it seems Brad again. As with any able work with little or no overall) and the hard work Director John Howard said, like negative thinking. other legal document, I staff, infrastructure or of the volunteers and sup- “To have this happen is so How can I get my head agree that it should be marketing. The Communi- porters who really em- wonderful financially be- around this? — DON’T reviewed with your legal ty Foundation also volun- braced the competition on cause we depend upon FEEL TRUSTED IN ALA- counsel before you sign SUDOKU from Page 4B teered to be the promo- behalf of their favorite donations for over 60 per- BAMA it. tion’s fiscal agent at no organization, The Big Give cent of our budget…but DEAR DON’T: One cost, which meant collect- on the Suncoast brought more importantly, for all way to “get your head Dear Abby is written by ing the tax-deductible in a whopping $77,770.82! three charities the publici- around it” would be to Abigail Van Buren, also donations; keeping track of Added to that total is the ty has been of immeasur- remember that a pre- known as Jeanne Phillips, each agency’s fundraising $10,000 bonus prize from able value.” JOY’s Tish nuptial agreement car- and was founded by her tally; and promoting the Oprah and ABC7. 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Friday, May 2, was an Thursdays, May 15-June 19. Light lunch Orange Ave., Sarasota: Adult Latin classes evening of great emotion served. First class free. Call 493-2770 or with Father James Fryar, the third as the Jewish Center of visit myJLI.com. Thursday of each month in the second- Venice held its first Yom • First Baptist Church of Venice, 312 W. floor Creed Room. Call 366-4210 or visit HaShoah (Holocaust Re- Miami Ave.: Beth Moore’s Bible study, stmartha.org. membrance Day) service. “Believing in God,” 9:30 a.m., Sunday, • Suncoast Worship Center, 881 South Yom HaShoah is a day of June 1. Workbook is optional. Call 485- River Road, Englewood: 6:30-8:30 p.m., commemoration for the 1314. Mondays. “Breaking Free: Making Liberty approximate 6 million • Fisherman’s Net Community Church, in Christ a Realty in Life,” a woman’s Bible Jews who perished in the 1101 South Tamiami Trail: interdenomi- study by Beth Moore. Call 474-5045 or Holocaust. “The Holo- national class on the History and Back- visit suncoastworship.org. caust” is the term general- ground of the Bible, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. • Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4365 State ly used to describe the Call 485-8400 or 421-9948. Road 776: Thursdays at Ten: Pastor genocide of millions of PHOTOS COURTESY OF JCV • Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Charles Wiggins leads systematic teach- European Jews during 1115 Center Road: Church History: ing of the Gospel of Mark. The Rev. Jack World War II, as part of a JCV’s Holocaust survivors, from left, Josh Greenspan, Else Apostles, Persecution and Tolerance (1st- Chapin teaches “On the Road Again to program of deliberate ex- Dreels, Edith Eisenberg, Charlotte Foster and Pieter 3rd Centuries), through June 2, following Romans,” Sundays. The Rev. Larry termination planned and Kohnstam, participated in the Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust 9:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist and healing ser- Schweizer and Steve Benz lead “Just Walk executed by Germany’s Remembrance Day, service. vice. Call 497-7286. Across the Room” by Bill Hybels, 11:15 Nazi regime led by Adolf • New Life Assembly of God at South a.m., Sundays. Mark Lamb teaches “What Hitler. The Holocaust torah, original- Venice Christian Church, 2390 Seaboard Grace Provides.” Call 492-0018. In Israel, Yom HaShoah ly from Susice in the former Ave.: Women’s Bible Study at 10 a.m. • Venice Presbyterian Church, 111 E. is a national memorial day Czechoslovakia. Saturdays based on “Living From The Life Firenze Ave.: Six-week series at 6:15 p.m., that began in 1959 when it of Christ,” through May 31: last class for Wednesdays. Topic: Christian Perspec- was signed into law by gogue moving very slowly the summer. Breakfast with the Boys at tives on Hot Button Issues. Two other David Ben-Gurion, prime in a single file to the beat of 6:30 a.m. Fridays at Perkins Restaurant on classes, “In the Beginning — Grasping the minister of Israel. a drum. The procession U.S. 41 Bypass. Pastor Randy Burt teaches Pentateuch” and “His Name is Jesus” will Prior to the usual Shab- was symbolic of the horrif- Going Deeper: Adopting the Keys to Vi- also be offered. Dinner catered by Bay bat service, the congrega- ic death marches to the gas brant Life with God at 7 p.m., Thursdays Point Grill at 5 p.m. with reservations. Call tion gathered in JCV’s chambers. Before reenter- at the church. Generation 360 teen min- 488-2258. Memorial Garden (a beau- ing the synagogue, congre- tiful cemetery in a natural gants performed the ritual setting). Led by Rabbi Ann of washing of the hands, White and Cantor Marci washing away the death RELIGION BRIEFS Vitkus, the congregation that had surrounded gathered around a memo- them. Pancakes Adults: $4, $1 for students room meditation, $5 rial commemorating the Once inside, the con- • Free pancake dinner, 12 and older, free for kids • 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, loss of the 6 million Jews gregation proceeded with 4:30-6 p.m., Sunday, May younger than 12. Last May 24: Animal healing who perished in the nu- its usual Shabbat service. 25, at Emmanuel Lutheran breakfast until October. clinic, $30 merous Nazi death camps, The service, however, Church, 800 South Tami- • 4-7 p.m., Wednesdays: each camp designated by a was anything but usual. revered as the inspired ami Trail. Call 488-4942. Angel Ministries, 2269 Free Reiki healing clinic plaque. Something was different word of God). Rather than • Pancake breakfast, 8-9:30 South Tamiami Trail, 284- • 7-8:30 p.m., every other After a very moving ser- this night, when it was reading from one of the a.m., Saturday, June 7, at 9459, angelministriesof Tuesday, June 3-29: You vice, the congregation time to bring out the torah Christ United Methodist florida.com marched back to the syna- (a holy scroll that is Please see WORLD, 7B Church,1475 Center Road. • 7-9 p.m., Fridays: Dark Please see BRIEFS, 7B

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321672 Venice Hours of Worship Saturday 5:00 p.m. Holy Communion 5:30 PM Sunday School 9:15 am United Church of Christ Sunday 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 208 Palm Avenue, Nokomis and 10:45 am Sunday School 9:30 AM Congregational, Christian, Evangelical, Reformed 319215 Phone 488-4137 Nursery Provided for Classic Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion (with nursery) 620 Shamrock Blvd. Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion & Healing Service (West of US 41, All Services 8:30 AM 4 blks. South of Albee Road) Parking shuttle provided The Rev. Christopher N. Gray, Rector The Rev. James Puryear, Assoc. Rector www.vnumc.net Contemporary Worship Every Sunday at 10:00 Visit us on the web at: stmarksvenice.org 493-7504 [email protected] Service 10:30 AM More Information? 493-6741 319208 1475 Center Road, Venice 321689 Evening Worship 6:00 PM www.veniceucc.org Interim Pastor, J. Ralph Burton www.cumc.info OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) Sunday Worship - 10 a.m. Located 2 miles south of Wal-Mart on US 41 Auburn Road Presbyterian Church Tuesday Healing Service 9:30 a.m. COLONIAL BAPTIST CHURCH 321676 2400 Taylor Ranch Trail, Venice, FL ¥ 492-4678 321683 (Presbyterian Church in America) Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Pastor, Kerry Feathers ¥ 642 N. Auburn Rd. ¥ 485-3551 2705 N. Tamiami Trail, Nokomis Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. ¥ Dwight L. Dolby, Pastor Pastor Sarah Brown Worship - 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

321679 Sharon E. Rogers, Director of Music We welcome you! 941-966-4442 Wednesday - 6:45 p.m. AWANA ¥ 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Bible Class 9:00 a.m. Nursery available Wednesday Eves Prayer Service 7:00 p.m. visit our webside: www.arpca.org o i l , New Hope Christian Church CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH A family of believers with a strong emphasis on charismatic worship and the gospel 1936 E. Venice Ave. 321675 ¥ Sound Bible Teaching ¥ 9:30, 10:30 & 6:00 pm Meeting at South Venice Christian Church, 2390 Seaboard Ave., S. Venice 321674 PEOPLE OF ENCOURAGEMENT ¥ Loving Nursery ¥ www.cbcvenice.com Call 941-493-0775 or check the web @ www.nlaog.org SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE at 10:00 NEW SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Contemporary Music ¥Casual Dress ¥ Practical Messages ¥ Great Coffee ¥ AWANA & Youth • Children’s Church SUNDAY: Main Service at 2:30 p.m., Adult Bible Study at 1:30 p.m. THURSDAY: Family Ministries Night at 7:00 p.m. 321660 “Every visitor an honored guest...” 249 South Tamiami Trail ~ Palm Square Shopping Center ~ Nokomis A full range of children’s ministries is available at these services 488-8051 or www.newhopepeople.org

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PHOTO COURTESY OF EMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH PHOTOS COURTESY OF JCV Emmanuel Lutheran’s church women (the women of the The Jewish Center of Venice’s Holocaust Memorial offers Procession of the Jewish Center of Venice members is sym- ELCA) also known as WELCA, honored young mothers May respite in a peaceful setting. bolic of the death march to the gas chambers. 18 with a salad luncheon. Standing from left are Kelley Hurlburt, Kaycee Pastusic, Lynn Zarling, Laurie Verost and display case to protect it last of the death camps lib- Gail Wendt. Sitting from left are Jenny Waring, Kelly Demaio from further deteriora- erated. As the years pass and Jeannie Adams. WELCA representative Kathie tion) was placed on the altar by, fewer and fewer sur- Winemiller led the luncheon, and Bev Granger, RN, gave a and the congregation form- vivors remain with us. We presentation on How to Handle Stress as a Young Mother. ed a procession and must be sure history prop- touched it as they passed erly records and remem- by, seeing evidence of the bers these atrocities to Volunteers needed for desecration. A feeling of ensure that they cannot anguish fell on all who happen again. Globally, the passed by this torah be- whole world must never Grove Terrace residents cause of the realization forget the Holocaust. Yes, it that all the people who is a fact that the Nazis were The residents of Grove residents for house-hunt- used this holy scroll prior attempting the genocide of Terrace, Venice’s public ing, etc. to World War II had been the Jews in what they called housing, must move by • Movers/packers: Pro- herded up like cattle and the “Final Solution to the the end of August to allow vide laborers, truck or van led to the Nazi death Jewish Question”; however, for the construction of rentals, cash assistance. camps. This torah is a lega- Jews were not their only vic- new buildings. The Venice • Child care: Care for The ritual washing of the hands symbolizes the washing away cy from the Jewish people tims. Interfaith Community As- children in the Grove Ter- of death. of Susice who lost their Other groups were per- sociation is asking the race meeting room while lives during the Holocaust. secuted and killed by the faith community to join it their parents are house- race they were attempting Destined by the Nazis for regime, including the in assisting its neighbors hunting or moving. WORLD from Page 6B to exterminate. destruction, this torah sur- Romani Soviets, particu- in making this move. In- • Identify housing op- usual scrolls, a very special The task of arranging vives at our Jewish Center larly prisoners of war; eth- itial needs are: portunities: Find land- torah was placed on the and cataloging these items as a binding link with our nic Poles; other Slavic peo- • Family advocates: Be lords willing to accept gov- Bimah (the elevated plat- was assigned to Jews be- heritage. It perpetuates ple; the disabled; gay men; the contact person with ernment rent vouchers. form on which the torah is fore they were shipped off the memory of the people and political and religious one or more families to as- To help or to learn more, read). This torah is referred for extermination. Among of Susice and represents dissidents, such as social- sist them in identifying e-mail Shirley Bascom at to by the congregation as the treasures they gath- the continuity of our faith. ists, communists and Je- their needs and relaying [email protected]; the Holocaust torah. It was ered was a huge number of The service was even hovah’s witnesses. Taking the needs to VICA. Up to contact Nelson Hay at ne originally written in the torahs — the JCV’s being more meaningful because into account all the vic- 40 advocates are needed, [email protected] or 323- very early 1800s and came one of them. of the inclusion of five tims of Nazi persecution, including six with Span- 8512; or contact Keith Back- from a synagogue in the When the war ended, members of the Jewish the death toll rises consid- ish-speaking skills. haus at keithbackhaus@hot town of Susice, Czechoslo- many of these treasures Center of Venice who are erably: estimates generally • Transportation: Drive mail.com or call 497-1824. vakia, about 100 miles remained in warehouses Holocaust survivors: Else place the total number of southwest of Prague. in Prague. The torahs Dreels, Edith Eisenberg, victims at 9 million to 11 All of the Jews of Susice themselves laid piled in Charlotte Foster, Josh Green- million. BRIEFS from Page 6B were sent to the concen- the no-longer used syna- span and Pieter Kohnstam. Together, the people of tration camp Terezien- gogue. The original han- It has been 63 years the world must always Can Heal Your Life, $10 Call Phyllis Jackson at 493- stadt. Of the roughly 130 dling and the long period since World War II and the remember. 5436. Jews from Susice, only 10 of storage had taken its toll Music performance • Healing Hearts Grief and returned home. Sadly, of on the torahs and many Chris Gorsuch plays the Crisis Support meetings, 7 the 140,000 Jews who were damaged beyond re- giant, four-keyed Wurlitzer p.m., Thursdays, at the arrived at Terezienstadt, pair. In 1963 Eric Estorick, Theater pipe organ at 2:30 Venice Assembly of God 120,000 were killed. a prominent London art p.m., Sunday, May 25, at Church at 695 Center Our Holocaust torah dealer, was able to arrange Grace Baptist Church, 8000 Road. Call JoAnn Myers at was part of the Nazi booty. for the scrolls to be ac- Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota. 492-5191 or the church at As they looted and dese- quired by Ralph Yablon, a All-American salute to 497-5683. crated the torahs of many London businessman and Making Easier Memorial Day and the • Reformers Unanimous synagogues, they took gold philanthropist. The torah Making Easier armed forces. Presented by International meets 7-9:30 and silver ornaments, vest- was finally presented to Adjustment Adjustment the Manasota Theatre p.m. Fridays, at Victory ments, pictures, books the JCV in October 1989 by Organ Society. Tickets: $15, Baptist Church, 241 Burn- and manuscripts from the Karl and Lilly Ebner, in $18 at the door. Call Bob ey Road, Osprey. Call Past- synagogues of Bohemia, honor of their 45th wed- Briner at 488-3617. or Arlo Elam at 966-4716 or Moravia and Slovakia, all ding anniversary. visit reformu.com. areas of the present-day It was a deeply emotion- Lay assembly Czech Republic. The Nazis al experience for all atten- Chiropractors who Southwest Florida Cath- Healing planned a permanent ex- dees as the Holocaust tor- utilize what is known as olic Lay Assembly meets • Free community healing hibit of the works of the ah (normally housed in a the Koren Specific 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Satur- room, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thurs- Technique make adjustments day, May 31, for a study of days, at Suncoast Worship the constitution of the Center, 881 South River to joints with a tool that retreat, June 6 and 7, 484-2273. church at Lamb of God Road, Englewood. Call 474- eliminates the need for heavy Venice United Church of • Moms Morning Out, 9 Church, Estero. Transpor- 5045. manipulation. This softer form Christ, 620 E. 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Bring Million acoustic jam will Storytime for ages 3-5 only, noon-1 p.m., Appointments required. • Stroke Support Group, sunscreen, bug spray and resume 7:30-10 p.m., • 3:30 p.m.: Teen photo Thursdays at the Venice Call 957-1955, ext. 4. 11:30 a.m., Englewood water. Fee: $35. RSVP to Monday, June 2. club for grades six through Bible Church, 2395 W. Community Hospital John Sarkozy at 966-7308. 12. Call 861-1348. Shamrock Blvd. Call Bingo Rehab Center in the • Sunset/moonlight kayak Picnic Dorothy at 488-8025. Bingo at 5 p.m. and food YMCA across from the trips on Little Sarasota Bay Venice-Nokomis Elks Bingo • Venice Pulmonary 5-7 p.m., at the American hospital, 701 Medical with the American Littoral Lodge Memorial Day pic- • Nonsmoking bingo at Support Group, 1 p.m., Legion No-Vel Unit 159, Blvd. RSVP to 475-3558. Society, 7-9:30 p.m., nic, 2-7 p.m., at 1021 Venice Gardens Civic Venice City Hall, 401 W. 1770 E. Venice Ave. Call • Free acupuncture semi- Friday, June 13, and Discovery Way, Nokomis. Center, 406 Shamrock Blvd. Venice Ave. Call City Hall 488-1157. nar with Dr. Lucy Han, Saturday, June 14. Hamburgers, hot dogs, Doors open at 10:30 a.m.; at 486-2626 or Gail at 497- noon-1 p.m., at 389 Equipment and training cole slaw, baked beans, bingo at 11:30 a.m. Hot 5347. Senior Friendship Commercial Court, Suite provided. Bring sun- draft beer and soda, draw- dogs and snacks available. • Dystonia/Spasmodic Centers, 2350 Scenic B. RSVP to 486-1555. screen, bug spray and ing and music by Ziggy. The public is welcome. Torticollis movement dis- Drive, 584-0075, • Family Support Group, water. Fee: $25. RSVP to Tickets: $12. Call 486-1854. Call Linda at 497-3098. order support group, seniorfriendship.com 6:30-7:30 p.m., South John Sarkozy at 966-7308. • Lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m., Doctors Hospital, • 8:15 a.m.: Wednesday County Resource Center, • American Littoral Society DAV event kitchen open at 5 p.m. 5731 Bee Ridge Road, Walkers 7810 Tamiami Trail. Free. ecosystem restoration Disabled American and bingo at 7 p.m., Sarasota. Ask receptionist • 9:30 a.m.: Watercolor art Contact Wendy Her- workday, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Veterans Chapter 101 Fraternal Order of Eagles for room number. Call • 10 a.m.: Euchre nandez at 539-8957 or Monday, June 16, in offers free draft beer and 621 Colonia Lane, 966-2754. • 11 a.m.: Senior Fitness [email protected]. Osprey on Little Sarasota Sloppy Joes, 11 a.m.- Nokomis. Call 484-4470. • Substance Abuse Insight plus; line dancing • Free Reiki healing, 4- Bay. RSVP to John Sarkozy 2 p.m., at 600 East Colonia Group, 6 p.m., Home • noon: Lunch for $3.50 7 p.m., Angel Ministries, at 966-7308. Lane, Nokomis. Memorial Senior Friendship Detox Inc., 530 South U.S. with 24-hour reservations. 2269 South Tamiami Trail. • Kayak and snorkel trip banners on sale for $2. Centers, 2350 Scenic 41 Bypass, Unit 12B, in Call 584-0031 or 584-0090. Visit angelministriesof from Turtle Beach to Point Call 488-4500. Drive, 584-0075, Brickyard Plaza. Led by • 1 p.m.: Music by Joe and florida.com. of Rocks with the seniorfriendship.com Sharon R. Mays-Tremain. Dick Rivers • Monthly Crohn’s Disease American Littoral Society, Eatin’ with the Eagles • 8:30 a.m.: Tai Chi Fee: $20 per person. Support Group, 7 p.m., 8:30-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; • 8:45 a.m.: Strengthen & Call 412-3869 or visit Tot time Englewood Community June 17. Kayak equipment Italian Night, 5 p.m., Stretch homedetoxinc.com. Fun for infants through Hospital Suncoast provided. Bring snorkel Fraternal Order of Eagles • 9 a.m.: Woodcarving • Parents of Addicts age 3, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Ven- Auditorium, 700 Medical equipment and sun- 3482, 621 East Colonia • 9:30 a.m.: Quilting; Sharing Time, 7 p.m. sec- ice Public Library, 300 S. Blvd. Call 815-3669. screen. Fee: $25. RSVP to Lane, Nokomis. Call 484- Teddy-bear making ond and fourth Tuesdays Nokomis Ave. Call 861-1330. John Sarkozy at 966-7308. 4470. • 10 a.m.: Learn Latin of each month, confer- dancing. ence room at Jacaranda Shuffleboard COMING UP Identity protection Sports camp • noon: Lunch for $3.50 Public Library, 4143 Venice Shuffleboard Club Identity Theft: Don’t Be A Venice YMCA Rookies with 24-hour reservations. Woodmere Park Blvd. Call meets at 6:30 p.m. at Reading tutors Victim, 2:30 p.m., Friday, Sports Camp, 7 a.m.- Call 584-0031 or 584-0090. Maria Ludlam at 492-3424 Hecksher Park. Lessons Summer school reading May 30, Summerville at 12:30 p.m., at the gym at • 1 p.m.: Cards; music by or e-mail past.venice.fl@ available. All are welcome. tutor training for volun- Venice, 200 N. Nassau St. 701 Center Road. Tin Pan Alley gmail.com. Call Barbara at 485-1678. teers, 9-11 a.m., Thursday, Refreshments and hors Swimming, sports and • Al-Anon, Let Go & Let May 29, brown-awning d’oeuvres served. Free. camp games, field trips Croquet day God AFG, 7:30 p.m., Get moving building, Landings Public RSVP to Sindy Kahan at and more for children Sarasota County Croquet Tuesdays, Venice • Zumba dance fitness, School Complex, 1960 485-2404. completing kindergarten Club of Venice hosts a Presbyterian Church, 111 6:15-7:15 p.m., Venice Landings Blvd., Rooms A and first grade. Visit free clinic for beginners, E. Firenze St. Call 426- Community Center, 326 S. and B. Volunteers needed Dance veniceymca.com for fees 10 a.m., Wellfield Park at 7655 or visit southflorida Nokomis Ave. Contact one day a week; more Celebrate the beginning and schedules. the corner of Lucaya al-anon.org. Mary Lynn Szerbin at appreciated. Work one-to- of summer vacation with Street and Pinebrook • Alcoholics Anonymous, 685-8445 or mlszerbin@ one with public school an Out-of-School dance Succulent sale Road. Call 484-3206. 7:30 p.m., Suncoast aol.com. third-graders who failed for ages 6 and up, 7- Holiday open house and Auditorium of Englewood • Beginning line dancing the FCAT and who need 10:30 p.m., Friday, May 30, sale at the Sarasota Get moving Community Hospital, 700 classes, 7-8:30 p.m., at additional reading sup- Laurel Community Center Succulent Garden of the • Zumba dance fitness, Medical Blvd. Call 426- Jacaranda Trace, 3600 port and encouragement. gym, 509 Collins Road. Sarasota Succulent Society 6:15-7:15 p.m., Venice 7655. William Penn Way. Fee: $4 Summer school session: Admission: $4 at the door. at 1310 38th St., Sarasota. Community Center, 326 per class. Call Jackie June 16-July 18, tutors Call 861-5000 or 486-2753 Don Watkins speaks on S. Nokomis Ave. Contact Doggy Tales Wheeler at 493-2776. needed 11:30 a.m.- or visit laurelcivic.org. cacti. Call 924-2703. Mary Lynn Szerbin at Children ages 5 and up • Yoga with Elin, 7:45 p.m. 1:15 p.m. RSVP to 927- 685-8445 or mlszerbin@ read to certified pet thera- on Venice Beach. Free. 9000, ext. 31500. Golf tournament aol.com. py dogs from The Call 408-9642. First Gulf Coast Marine TUESDAY, • Yoga with Elin, 8 and Humane Society of End-of-school party Institute South Golf 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Sarasota, 4-5 p.m., Selby Jacaranda Public Year-end party for Classic, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., MAY 27 Thursdays on Venice Public Library, 1331 First Library, 4143 Woodmere Laurel Civic Association’s Saturday, May 31, at The 411 on UFOs Beach. Free. Call 408-9642. St., Sarasota. 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Kayak trip on the Myakka • Florida’s Blood Centers The movie “Wrong Game” River from Snook Haven visits Manatee Com- Nature events (PG-13) will be shown in Historical society Jacaranda Public with the American Littoral munity College-Venice, • Manatee-Sarasota Sierra sign language at 1 p.m., Library, 4143 Woodmere Society, 9 a.m.-noon. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 8000 Club sundown paddle on Saturday, May 31, at Park Blvd., 861-1278 Equipment and training Tamiami Trail. Free T-shirt Sarasota Bay, 7-9 p.m., Venice Little Theatre, 140 • 9:30-10:15 a.m.: Baby provided. Fee: $25. Reser- for donors. Call 492-9202 Thursday, May 29. Fee: $5. W. Tampa Ave. No cap- Rhyme and Sign Time vations required. Call John or visit floridasblood RSVP to Don Kirkley at tions or voice provided. • 2-5 p.m.: free film, “The Sarkozy at 966-7308. centers.org. 493-3085. Tickets: $5. 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PHOTO COURTESY OF BOB PETERS Christina Skelton of Nokomis, left, took her Maryland friend Tess Davis on the Venice tour of the Sarasota Trolley.

PHOTO COURTESY OF BETTY INTAGLIATA Four Venice High School graduates met at the opening of the Legacy Trail at the historic Venice Train Depot. From left are Carol Dettmore, class of 1956; Claire Suter, class of ’62; Sandra Sims Terry, class of ’66; and Greg Vine, class of ’73.

You oughta be in pictures Share your hobby, vacation, grandchildren and club photos with us. Send a jpg to kcool@ PHOTO COURTESY OF KATHERINE LEOGRANDE COURTESY PHOTO venicegondolier.com or mail photos to Venice A group from Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Venice recently Gondolier Sun, Attn: Photo Album, 200 E. Venice Karen Anderson, a junior at Venice High School, was crowned toured New York, visiting West Point, Hyde Park, Culinary Ave., Venice, FL 34285. Sunburst’s Miss Sarasota County Fair Teen Queen 2008 at the Institute, Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty, Ground Zero and Sarasota County Fair in March. She is the daughter of Donald more. and Catherine Anderson of Sarasota.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF SHARKY’S ON THE PIER Sharky’s sixth annual Ride the Beaches fundraiser, for riders of all ages, started bright and early May 4. Participants chose the ride that best fit their abilities: 15-mile, 35-mile, or metric century (100 kilometers). Sharky’s On The Pier created this event to boost community involve- ment in the fight against cancer. PHOTO COURTESY OF SPARCC The winning men’s team from SPARCC’s recent Sparccle on the Links Golf Tournament held May 1 at Plantation Golf & Country Club won Men’s Flight 1, with a score of 61. Shown are, from left, Mike Underwood, Buddy Briggs, Frank Barteaux and Marvin “Tic” Foulk of Venice. CONTACT US KIM COOL FEATURES EDITOR (941) 207-1000 FRIDAY [email protected] REAL ESTATE/CLASSIFIED MAY 23, 2008 Chestnut Creek home listed for sale BY KIM COOL bedrooms and the second bath al. A separate formal dining FEATURES EDITOR are located on the opposite side room is at the front of the house, of the split-plan house. separated from the entrance P alladian windows, columns Carpeting and tile used through- foyer area by a pillar. and professional landscaping out the house is a neutral shade A well provides irrigation add a touch of formality to an of pale beige. water for the landscaping that Italian-inspired home in the Family room built-ins include has matured to both frame the Manors of Chestnut Creek. It a swivel pullout that would hold house and provide privacy was recently listed for sale by a larger TV plus other shelves where needed. Re/Max Alliance Group Realtor and cabinets made to fill one Listed for $329,900, the house Gae Stewart. end wall of the room. Located is at 1235 Whitney. From Center Built in 1999, the home in- just off the kitchen, that room is Road, drive into Chestnut Creek. cludes upgrades such as tray a generous 15.6 feet by 18 feet Continue until you reach the ceilings, a tiled foyer, fireplace and has sliding doors opening to lake. If you turn left, follow the and large screened lanai with the lanai. road around the lake and turn hot tub spa. The home is pre- The kitchen includes a count- left on Deardon and then right wired for a surround-sound sys- er between family room and onto Whitney. If you go right at tem. kitchen, facilitating serving and the lake, continue around the The master suite, in addition clean-up for both the family lake to Deardon and turn right to his and her closets, has a gar- room and the nearby living and then right again at Whitney. den tub in the bath plus dual room, in this open-plan house. The house will be on the left. For sinks and separate shower. Win- There is a built-in lazy Susan in an appointment to see the dow treatments in the master the kitchen’s island. Both the is- house, call Stewart at 488-6262. bedroom include valences and land and the counters are cov- vertical blinds. Two additional ered with a hard-surface materi- [email protected]

A feature of the master bath is the height of the counters for the sink area.

SUN PHOTOS BY KIM COOL The home’s open floor plan allows the family and living room to work as Columns trim the front elevation of a house recently offered for sale in Chestnut Creek. one large space for entertaining.

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1040 CONDOS/VILLAS 1090 MOBILE HOMES 1210 HOMES FOR 1210 HOMES FOR 1210 HOMES FOR 1210 HOMES FOR 1210 HOMES FOR 1210 HOMES FOR FOR SALE FOR SALE RENT RENT RENT RENT RENT RENT Now is the time to buy! Ven Mun MHP-Island, N PORT - Newer 3/2/2, CLEAN RENTALS ENGLEWD, 2/2/1, saltwtr Furnished 2 bedroom in S. Deep Creek Ground Floor 2/1.5, Remodl, Partial ***FREE RENT*** ALMAR RENTALS & fenced, Great rm, lg. 5177 Chaves $600 $550 to $750/month canal, $800/mo. Avail. Venice. Annual/Seasonal 2/2 Furnished Condo Wood Flrs, W/D, Shed, MGMT. SERVICES lanai, alarm sys, $950 1 car garage Homes & condos June 1. (941)-626-9429 or N/S References. (941)- Pool, BBQ area + more $26,000 (941)-485-8469 PORT CHARLOTTE/NORTH /mo 1267 Milan St 4127 Gardner $900 PORT/PUNTA GORDA/ENGLEWOOD No Pets, no Smoke 941-769-3163 493-0849 $75,000 Call Karen Beck- Pool, dock (317)-409-6448 VENICE - 2br/2ba in 941-627-1465 References required ENGLEWOOD. 3/2 w FL er@ 628-2207 Dream 13243 Copper $625 Gardens Gulf Cove, Ebony N Port 3/2/2, 1200 sq ft, All GREAT 55+ Park 800-964-3095 941-764-7585 Room, Lanai, W/D Close to Quest Realty New Carpet Ave., 3/2/2, screened Appl, close to school, Furn, carport, shed, 5997 Mashie $550 . shopping $800+sec P.G.I. Condo PRICE Deep Crk - Heritage Lake, porch, fenced, nice. $875 1st+sec, $800 (941)-650- Steal it at $9k. End Unit 55 UNFURNISHED HOMES (941)-473-0973 REDUCED 2/2, Total reno- 3/2/2, gated, clubhse, (239)-410-5507 2402 or (941)-302-3814 941-928-2796 Complete list of rentals CALL OR VISIT OUR vation, Absolutely Must pool, NS. $985/mo. 1s. & ENGLEWOOD www.allfloridarealty.com NEW WEBSITE FOR N Port 3/2/2, VERY nicely Sell Now (941)-626-3674 All Florida GMAC sec. 941-628-9822 1/1 studio pet ok $545. COMPLETE LISTING furnished 1-3 mth min. VENICE ISLE REAL Real Estate all utilities incl $1000/mo.,Pet friendly PG, BSI. Mondovi, ‘04 ESTATE SALES, INC. 55+ 941-629-1121 ALMAR-RENTALS.COM E. Engl. Lg 3BR/2BA, LR 2/1/cp downtown $700 941276-5101 or Grnd. Flr. 3/2/1, Tile. Resident Owned Comm. SHORT TERM FURNISHED ALSO AVAIL + den xlg scr lanai 3/2/1 lanai pet ok $850 HOMES IN GATED 941-661-6618 Lic. R.E. Broker. 941-485- 1540sf U/A.$169,000 *1A Rental Property* w/hottub, w/d shed, WEST COAST PROP. MGT COMMUNITY 7743 Many homes to 941-473-0718 N Port REMODELED (216)-973-8111 Annual & Seasonal $900/mo. 1st/L/Sec. choose from. SUNCOASTEAM REALTY RentalsFlorida.net 15 Homes! 1BR $645 3BR Dp Crk Condo $600 (941)-426-4474 PGI on canal 3/2/1 1500 RENTALS Furn./Unfurnished $695/mo 1st & sec sf, boat lift $265,000 see VENICE RANCH Pt C- 3/2/2Gated $1100 M&M Property MGMT Annual or Seasonal 941-429-2809 www.templez.net 941- 24x40, 2BR/2BA. Asking Pt C 2br condo 55+ $525 Inc. (941)-629-3337 or $12,500. Furnished. 639-8107 or 286-6047 Pt C - 3/2/2 - $975 CALL (941) 473-9616 ENGLEWOOD 4/2 (313)-600-5238 N Port- New 24x34, 2/1.5 Asking $6K INFO 941-875-4744 $950.00 VENICE GULF POINT, Steps to or visit us at our web- www.mbgvacationproperties.com 3/2/2 near mall Furnished. 55+ Comm. NO www.suncoasteam.com off Placida Road and the beach. 2/2, 1st Flr! site: Pet Friendly $950 PETS. Others to choose. El Jobean Gasparilla Pines Blvd Heated Pool, $290K mmpropertymgmt.com Lakefront PC home 321-239-0647 www.veniceranch.com *4/2/2 Gorgeous Spa- 1/1 Harbor Village $1200/S 786-326-0222 Investment Rlty 492-5050 2/2/CP. Furn or unfurn. Dick or Steve 941-488-5672 cious Home in Venice. N. P. 3560 Elyton Ct High ceilings, Wood floors Are you in a current North Port ENGLEWOOD $800/mo 1st & last (941)- FORECLOSURE? 3/2/1, move-in condi- 1090 MOBILE HOMES $1300/mo 3/2 Fitzgerald $900/A Gardens Gulf Cove 270-7733 1110 OUT OF Hampton Point Apts. can 2/2 + Office Ronald $1100/A 3/2/1 comm pool tion. $950/mo. FOR SALE 941-488-8143 AREA HOMES help! We offer 3 & 4 huge 3/2 Jollivette $1000/A 2 to choose $795 Lovely 2/2 5 min from (941)-486-4133 apartment homes located LET’S MAKE A DEAL fur- 1/1 North Port, Furnished 3/2 Urbino $800/A WEST COAST PROP. MGT Venice bch, close to shop- N. Port Adorable 3/2/2 off Rampart Blvd. 3/2 Zuyder $900/A 941-473-0718 nished 2/1 newly renovat- N.C. Mtns. 3/2.5/1, 2 full $550 mo. Plus utilities, A great location. Call ping, N/P Annual/wkly Scrnd lanai, Lg Kit, Englewood RentalsFlorida.net ed, $332 lot rent, resi- kits., lg. workshop, Available June 1. 941-426- (941) 979-1002 to (609)-978-9147 beaut Area $875 426- $155K. 941-769-0132 7343 discuss moving today. COMMERCIAL $1000/A dence only boat launch on 3/2 Pelican $800/A Englewood/Rotonda West 1849 321-7140 email:jomcguire2000@yah Many to choose from Peace River, minutes to 2/2 Green $900/A 4/2/2 pool, golf, $1,375 N.P. 3-4br remodeled quiet oo.com 18254 Arapahoe Cir. cute starting @ $600/mo. I-75, Punta Gorda. 3/2/, on canal, dock, 2/2 Pool Dearborn $900/A mo. 908-399-3731 cul-de-sac, saltwater canal, 1/1 Cedar St $550/A ReMax Anchor Realty $10,895/obo. (941)-623- $795 mo. Kathy Hinga, [email protected] immed occupancy. 5751 leave message. 1205 LEASE OPTION 2/1 Pennsylvania $650/A 1-800-898-7353. Paradise Properties & 1/1 Pennsylvania $500/A $800/mo (941)-587-4940 MINI RANCH in Rentals (941)-628-8855 Rotonda N.P. 7541 Hancey St. 3/2, 3/1 Pt. Charlotte home, Best Prices MAY DAY…MAY FT. MYERS beautiful renovations, all 2/2 Oakland Hills Pl $750/A DAY…RENT ME tile flrs, fenced yard, pet 2/1 N.P. $555 mo. 3/1, Great Selection 2/2 Natures Trail $800/A new, $5K down, $700 mo. FLORIDA has Kick ok. $800. Valerie, Seaside 2007 Log Home on P.C. shared pool, $630 941-629-1243 2/2 Apts. Dogs ok $650/A A$$ deals on rentals! Mgmt (941)-923-6077 5 Acres. 4/3, 2260 sf., (941)-629-6329 mo. Avail. now. Pets ok. View ALL online Port Charlotte: For a Complete List Go To Wood Laminate Floors, 3665 Brooklyn P.C. By sunstarrentals.com 3/2 Sailboat water $1500/A eraportcharlotte.com N.P. I’m a like new 3/2/2 Free rent. 916-221-1794 Built 2006-3/2/2 in Tape & Texture Walls. Owner 3/2/2 On Water w/ 3/2 Cannolott $900/A or call for info. looking for good people. All 3/2 Boggs $1000/A North Port $875-NO E-Z Terms Dock. Asking What’s 2/2/2 cp & cg, cha, Brand New 3/2/3. Fresh appli, all tile, fenced, pets ok. 1/1 Condo Harbor Village $1800 SECURITY! Small pet $500. Down with AC Owed. 1-706-994-7708 2/2/cp possibly 3bd, water canal. $975/mo $650...... 2/2/1, Tile - PC $995/mo. (941)-391-2947 Prestige Home $690/$750 + Sec. 2617 Town Ter (off Cran- Seasonal $895...... 3/2/2 - PC okay. North end of Cathy Ledford, Mgr. town. Rent this one N.P. New 4/3/3, fully furn, Centers (646)-284-5861 berry) 815-1273 $650..2/2 condo,pool - DC 941- 637-1122 or 1210 HOMES FOR (Need Help?) $750....2/2.5 townhouse - DC and receive 4 day min from Murdock Cir. 877-507-1122 RENT 3/2/2 SOUTH VENICE, split Burnt Store Lakes, 941-681-1189 $995...... 4/2/2 - DC FL vacation, includes Poss Lease to Own. plan, larg. liv. rm., porch, S.V. Brand new! 3/2 w/office, 941-475-7011 $1195...... 4/3/3 - DC tickets to Disney! $2200/mo. (305)-735-3025 NEW Fleetwood dbl $775...... 3/2/CP - NP $695. 2/2/1 Gardens Ferry to bch. $1000 pets ok, $1000 mo. last + website: www.icre.us Englewood – 1/1 wide 2/2 $795...... 3/2/2 - NP N.Port 2/1– 6691 Marius of Gulf Cove home. 3/2/2 North Port Split $900 dep. (954)-394-1949 duplex, fenced yard. Delivered set up, skirting, $995...... 3+/2/2 - NP $825 –Fenced - Dock $900. Golf course Near Toledo Blade School Elmira & Conway, 2/2/1, $500 p/m. NO Secu- air & steps. For only Available Sunday Lanai 628-9810 views Cape Haze condos. Investment Realty 492-5050 Burnt Store Village 3 Bed, canal. Just remodeled. rity-3 day vacation $48,900. 2.5 bath, 3 car gar. pool P.J.s 941-639-9555 Many others available $750 mo. + sec. Neg. with lease. N.PORT 3/2/2 w/Pool home. New in ‘07 (941)- For Rent or Lease Option Remax Anchor Realty A MONTH’S (941)-625-1428 Lovely 3/2/2, Nice Area, $1000. June-Dec. North Port 3/2/carport, 2 637-8831 Call Cathy Allford FREE RENT! Close to Wal Mart & Publix, I- Plus many more great Efficiency 1/1 $500 lanais, Adult Pk, own lot. Engl 2/2/2 Qt Nbhd, Spacious 941-830-2111 North Port, Waterfront BUY! 4/B HUD $29,900! 75 & US 41 Kick A$$ deals from 1st & Security $44,000.obo941-423- opn pln, Cath ceilings Fncd Floridahomeshere.com 3/2/2, Only $238/mo. 5% Down, Call (941)-320-9881 Bradenton to Punta 941-223-7801 5706 Holiday Pk yrd. Elec Storm Shutters Ask- furnished, Florida 20yrs @ 8%. For listings Gorda. * 3 & 4br Brand New, ing $1100/mo 941-928-0715 FREE Rent Until June 1, 941-474-2882 or Near Nokomis Beach Polynesian Village home w/pool. Lake, 800-366-9783 ext 5683 Spacious, N. P. Rental fountain & golf course 2008 Absolutely the RentMeFlorida.com. 2/1 Furn,W/D, N/P, MHP.1495 Alamander Engl, Waterfront w/lrg Dock, homes Flexible Terms view in prestigous CHAR. HARB., 2/1/CP + Best Deal! North Port Offer ends 5/31/08 N/S $1000/mo Ave, Engl Resident Access to Gulf, 1Br Poss owned, walk to Manasota 941-223-6067 Heron Creek. Min. 1 Sep. Util. area. W & D. SS 4br/2ba/2cG, (941)-488-3808 owner broker appl. $800. Yard & Water 2/1Ba, $1000mo avail June Beach, dbl wide resales yr. lease. $1,795. mo 1471sf., Single-Fami- Near Nokomis Beach 941-474-3636. incl. (941)-661-5622 1st (941)-650-1787 MUST SEE! GORGEOUS S Venice, remodeled + utilities. No pets, no ly Homes, $828/mo. Lrg 3/2/2 + office, smoking. www.heron No Application fee, NEW N. PORT HOME. Polynessian Village. Eng, 2/2/1, w/tile floors, 860 City of VENICE Small Engl-3/2 home, Fresh Mins from I -75 & Walmart, Pool, Jacuzzi, W/D, creekrental.com $199 move in fee on 2/2 Huge Like New. Furn Queen Rd, $750/mo. Sue 2br/2ba/1cg,W/D,New Paint Inside, All Appl, Newer 1700SF $995/mo 1st & N/P, N/S, Furn or Beautiful. A Steal Miller, MatchMaker Homes Owner Carpet/Paint 908 Myrtle Av AC, Fenced $750/mo Ann. approved credit. Sec. 4br/2ba/2cg Call unfurn. $1700 @$79900 941-276-7831 (941)-468-9978 800-503-9500 $750 941-484-1895 lease. 941-474-3089 (941)-613-1469 for Tour (941)-544-3553 (941)-488-3808

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VENICE CITY! VIVIENDA! HOT TUB G G P ARADISE 8522404 Realty of Venice, Inc. SALE PENDINPENDING SALE PENDINPENDING 206 Harbor Dr. S., Venice, FL 34285 BIRD BAY AREA OF FINER HOMES! ESTATE SALE! FREE STANDING VILLA! Sharp two bedroom, two bath 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home with Two bedroom two bath home in Sharp 1500 sq. ft. villa in very condominium with tiled traffic Office: (941) 488-1111 or 1-800-330-6720 need of upgrades, eat-in kitchen, popular 55 plus “campus”, two Terrazzo floors, cedar closets double garage, screened lanai, area, domed kitchen and and shed on fenced corner lot in bedroom, two bath plus garage, enclosed lanai, pool, tennis and ideal location near large Florida room and brand new clubhouse. area of quality homes! E-mail: [email protected] beach easement. attractively tiled flooring. MLS#570637 $129,000 MLS#537192 $179,000 MLS#571510 $355,000 MLS#573915 $179,900 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY WWeebbsite:site: veniceisparadise.comveniceisparadise.com HOT TUB! THE ISLAND HOT TUB VENICE ISLAND! BIRD BAY CARLENTINI

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P.C. waterway, dock PC- 3/1/1, Newly Remod- 2BR/2BA, water view, DEEP CREEK, 2/2 Fur- New Rentals! S VENICE, 2/2/1, tile flrs, N. Port Sable Trace CC. 2B/2B/1CG, new a/c & eled. New Appliances. VENICE ISLAND FURN. 2/1 totally remodeled condo, nished. All utilities. Pool. Short Commute! fenced yard, lanai, $750 Home close to the beach. Gated, 2BR/2BA, Den, paint, quiet street $725 + Close to School & Shop- w/good credit. 1st/ Lst/ 1500 SF, Rolls Landing, 6 mo. lease. $850. mo. New Rentals! Avail $1000/mo. until lanai, W/D, pool, $795 No util. (610)-381-4354 ping. NS. $700. mo. + Sec. (973)-627-6719 12/30/08. 233 Fiesole. PC. W/D, lanai, storage & (941)-661-9570 * Brand NEW Homes * pets. 941-625-8107 P.C., 3/2/1, canal; $895 Dep. (941)-627-8014 941-365-8769 carport. Amenities & mari- *Short Commute* S VENICE, 3/2, Pets OK, Deep Creek. Two condos per mo; 877-874-9299 for na, 24 hr security. 3/2/2 * 1,520 sq ft PC-3/2/1cg $850/mo + 1st/Sec. avail. 2/2, W/D, Pool, Ten- Nice Lrg 2/2. New Apps & details or online VENICE ISLAND Furnished $850/mo. incl. water & 4/2/2 & Pool Homes Avail. $850/mo, pets OK (941)-480-0615 nis $675 & $700 on lake w/w carpet. Convenient Rentals as low as 333029.rentals.com 2BR, avail. June 1 to Feb. cable. Almar Rentals (Sta- 272 Fletcher St. Or 726-2273 Call (941) 255-9144 Location $750 + elec. Avail 1. $675/mo. + $500 cie) 941-627-1465. $845/MONTH!!! P.C.- 1 Possible 2 Bed- 626-6600 Deep Crk Lake front, 2/2+ 5/12. 941-473-7425 S Venice, furn, 1/1/1, deposit. No pets. 941- NORTH PORT - CAPE room on Wiley. $550. + ALMAR RENTALS & Den, pool, 1st flr, Golf PC-3/3/1cg mother in law, newly 485-7563 CORAL-LEHIGH ACRES Dep. N/S, (941)-575-9802 MGMT. SERVICES Comm, Annual $795. mo. North Port 2/2/1 gated $850/mo, pets OK remodeled, beautiful loca- comm. pool and work out or (941)-916-0100 PORT CHARLOTTE/NORTH 941-268-6750 Contact - Brian Fischer 19854 Midway Blvd tion $650 (941)-496-8655 Venice Spacious 1800 SF PORT/PUNTA GORDA/ENGLEWOOD ctr. 941-626-8826 (941)-240-6404 P.G. large unfurnished 626-6600 Unfurnished 3bd/2bat + El Jobean 2BR/1BA com- S. Venice 2/2/1 1471 941-627-1465 Se hablo espanol: 3/2/2 fresh paint, close to 2car garage & storage pletely furn, W/D, comm. NP 2/2 LUXURY CONDO (866)-441-1405 PC-3BR/1Bath/1cg Mohawk Rd Fenced yrd Lrg 800-964-3095 41 & shopping, No pets. shed w/family room & pool & clbhse, $800 to W/DEN & UPGRADES. [email protected] 22261 Midway/ $750 lanai, Pets Ok $850 !st & www.GulfstreamRealty.com 3001 Gussie St. $800 screened lanai. Quiet, fam- move in. Util incl. N/P. 941- GATED, CLBHSE $775. AL Pets Ok 626-6600 Sec 941-320.8945 41 UNFURNISHED UNITS (941) 270-0825 ily location. Minutes to CALL OR VISIT OUR 661-4372,639-3109 (941)-875-3968 PC-Reduced 2/1/1 WF shopping, & beaches. PC * WHY RENT! S. Venice 2/2/1.5 Nice NEW WEBSITE FOR El Jobean, 2/2, waterview $675 2/2/lanai $575, Small Pet friendly. P.C. 2/2, pool, tennis, 1ST TIME BUYERS OK! Newer Home. Lanai, Inside COMPLETE LISTING fishing pier, cov. prkg. 3/2/1 $699, good loc, $950/mo clbhse $650 annual. H2O $1000 DOWN $650/MO laundry $900/mo 1st & ALMAR-RENTALS.COM w/d, N/P $675 + util. & ✰NEED A RENTAL✰ (941) 240-1749 (941)-484-0172 incl. Furn. poss. Sm. pet CALL DAVE 268-4921 Sec 941-650-2915 SHORT TERM FURNISHED ALSO AVAIL sec. (941)-629-2475 Paradise Properties ok. 941-763-9052 PC 2/2 or 3/2, tile, lanai, PC. 188 POINSETTA S. VENICE 2BR/2BA Venice 2/2/1 Encl. lanai, ANNUAL RENTALS Engl Central. 2/2 Luxury & Rentals, Inc. appl. w/d $675-$995 mo. 3-4BR. QUIET. TOTALY REMODELED W/D, all tile, $825/mo 1st Why pay Mortgage pay- Condo, Adjacent to shopping. P.G.-2BR/2BA completely 941-625-RENT 1st + sec. Ann. Sm. pet ok ALSO 6BR/2BA $900/MO. & sec 941-539-7273 ments, Insurance & taxes, furn, comm. pool & club- (941)-626-1514 Pool, tennis 1st/l/sec Need a Home AVAIL. 941-497-3957 1020 Venetian Pkwy When you can rent from $795/mo. 941-468-8700 house,$595 mo. All util PC 2/1/1, unfurn. CHA, (941)-504-5468 $755 + up? S. Venice 3/1.5, Furn, incl. 941-623-7730 Rent till own. clean & modern, area of VENICE-Vivienda W. & 5 Walk to shopping & Bus ENGLEWOOD 12 mins PGI - 3/3/3 on canal W/D, Fenced yard, Pets BIRD BAY REALTY.COM from venice 2br w/ den (941)-255-0046 newer homes, 1st + sec. GREAT HOMES 2&4br $750- PC 1/1 Secure build., Ele- w/pool. Former model OK, $800mo Flex Venice office 484-6777 2 ba 1300sf, pool $650. (941)-627-5294 975 vator, Pool/Hot Tub. Walk Newly remodeled 3/2 SW home. Annual only. lease! 941-497-1993 $1000. moves you in $1600 (410)-820-5065 Gulf Coast Rentals & Real Bimini Bay Club - 2/2 Refur- to all. Clean, Furn. $550. canal, tip lot, boat dock, PC 2/1/cp & storage, all bished, Newly Furnished, New $799/mo S. VENICE 390 SUNSET Estate Co. (941)492- mo. (941)-255-3006 W/D. $900. (941)-766- tile, Rent or Rent to own. PGI WATERFRONT 2/2/1, Appliances, Ground Floor Cor- 941-473-0450 BEACH DR. 3BR/1BA sun 4280 0778 $650/mo + sec. scr. lanai, boat dock & lift, ner Condo. 1st & Security. Ref- (941)-276-2222 porch. $850/mo 1st & erences, $650 12 Month,941- Englewood, 2/2, Furn, PC 1st. floor end unit 2/2 Nice Home Seeking new A/C. $850 mo. annu- sec. (941)-492-6698 276-8084 LM. Annual, NS, NP, 55+ newly decorated, pool, ten- Occupant, 4126 Cromey PC 2/2, totally remodeled, al. Call 703-597-7628. 1240 CONDOS/VILLAS (941)-697-4565 nis, laundry $725, Sm pet Rd, NP. 3/2/2, Split Plan w/d, all tile, $625. + dep. S. VENICE, Lawn Care Incl BSI, Brand New! 3/2/2, Port Charlotte Lrg., 2 FOR RENT ok. (941)-286-5003 w/Great Room, All appl & (239)-404-9434 Owner- Imma, 2/2/1, LR, fam rm & Comm. Pool & Clubhouse. GATED GOLF COMM bdrm, 1 bath, central lanai, shed, $950 mo + Sec $950.+ Util. Avail. immed! Brand New 3/2/1 Htd Screened Lanai. Agent Sun Rlty. PC. Newly refurbished, heat & air NEW blinds Sm pet ok 941-488-5303 *2/2 waterview like new (941)-637-7855 pool, Tennis courts and $1000/mo Section 8 PC 2/2/2, $750 1/1 950sf, close to shops & carpets, N/P $600 condo. Island of Venice more! $900/mo accepted. 941-302-0987 941- 740-1169 S.Venice 3/2/2 1600 CAR FREE LIVING & hosp. $575/ mo. mo.(941)-743-3489 $875/mo 941-525-3127 Nokomis 2BR/2Ba/1cg info&pics sq.ft. living area. Nice Down town Venice Island, 1st/last. (941)-375-3671 Pt Char Rentals Imm. Occ 941-488-8143 w/extra rooms $700/mo www.pcr.homestead.com Home.Close to Ferry. beaut. 1926 1BR w/bal- Heritage Lake Park, 3/2, 2/2 Condo-2nd Floor$595 1st & sec 941-539-7273 $1000. plus security. cony. Gary 941-484-8080 w/d, cov. pkg., lakefront, PGI canal front condo, PC 3/1 Lanai, 21920 Fel- Oaks IV Devel. Unit AA201 2/2 CONDO in Heron 112 N Jessica St 941-809-7970 gated, pool, clbhse, N/P 2/2, W/D, pool, dock, ton, Close to shopping. 3/1 New Central Pointe, unfurn. new paint, D.C. 2/2, lanai, cath. ceil., $750 (941)-637-9842 lanai, 1st + sec. $695 mo. Nokomis, Waterfront, 2/2 $575/mo + $575/dep 21082 Bersell Ave $650 So. P.G. brand new 3/2/1, all appl. Clubhouse, pool. tile, wood cab., granite, w/d inc. Pets ok $675+ up 941- 661-3654 1st (941)-740-0290 Large 3 Br Pool Home quick access to 41 & I-75, If you are 55+... we have NewTile/Carpet, Dock, 22223 Buffalo Ave $995mo Info. 941-627-6558. 941-661-4539 Shed, Close to Beach, $800 mo. + dep. (970)- one 2/2/2 at $795. avail PC 3/2 lanai, large yard, 1 Large 2/2/1 Corner Lot PGI Harbor Front. Fur- $800/mo. (941)-349-6338 581-9893 2/2 CONDO Lake Shore D. Creek, 2/2 condo W/D, July 15. Sunrise Villas of car garage, new carpet, 1088 Kenwood $725 pool, new appl, $650/mo. nished or unfurnished. 2/2 3/1/1 Fenced Yard $695 fully furn. Clubhouse & Rotonda 941-662-9369 North P. 4366 Dutilly new appl., $795 mo. Pets SO. VENICE, 2/2, split + dep. N/S, N/P. 941- w/pool, cov pkg. $650. 460 Dalton Blvd pool. Season or annual. 3/2/2 $900 Fenced ok. Call 941-276-2779. plan, new tile, carpet, paint. 268-3875 Jacaranda Trace Villa, short term, $950. Annual, 2/1 Large Lanai Info. 941-627-6558. Venice’s finest retirement Tile&Carpet 628-9810 PC 3/2/1, centrally locat- 21074 Ionia Ave $595 Fenced yard. $775/mo. DEEP CREEK $2500. seasonal, 815- 1st/Sec. 941-488-7301 comm. 2,000sf, 3/2/2 $1600 341-9185 NORTH PORT 3/1, patio, ed, lg. yard, NS. Sm. pet 941-232-8223LicBroker 2/2 Furnished, W/D, court- Beautiful 2/2 condo’s on Investment Rlty 492-5050 www.pelicanpm.com new appliances, W/D, OK. 1st, last, sec. $725. yard, pool H2O incl., inside golfcourse. Granite countertops, stainless appli- KINGS HWY. 2/2, nice PGI on canal 3/2/1 1500 close to schools & shop., 941- 456-6052 lv mesg. Pt. Charlotte, 3/2, lg lanai, TO ADVERTISE pkg. N/P $600 lease ances, N/S. No pets, units, adj. to golf crs-huge sf, boat lift $950/mo. see $700/mo 561-662-3840 PC 3/2/2 w/pool on SB on sailboat canal, close to IN THE (941)-625-9763 $625 mo. annual. Cheryl pool-no pets. $795/ $850. www.templez.net 941- canal, close to harbor. shopping, $1195 941-232- SHOWCASE North Port 3/2/2 pool, G. Wynn, Lic. R.E. Broker 941-628-5412. 639-8107 or 286-6047 $1500 mo. Owner/Agent 8401 owner/agent OF HOMES 2/2 Saybrook Center Rd., exclusive Duck Key, 2 941-766-8126. 941-815-7588. CALL DEE, pool, $800/mo. Lovely furnished 1BR, water views.$1,100. PUNTA GORDA, 2/1/1 on PGI Sunset Views, luxury- 2/2 Ven Isl, wlk to bch, $775 DEEP CREEK Condo pool, tennis, exer. rm. & 941-429-4113 2 Fenced Lots! Nice 941-206-1200 canal front, 2BR, Den, PC Don’t lose your home Investment Rlty 492-5050 etc. Resort setting. Avail. Peaceful Area. $700. mo. dscott@sun- 2B/2Ba. Lanai, W/D, 2BA. Dock. Furn/unfurn. North Port Homes to foreclosure! I can keep now. $695 mo. 941- 815- + Sec. (941)-624-0355 herald.com Pool, Tennis. $675 N/P. Seas.-Ann. 404-895-5557 2763 Price Blvd $995 you in it. Call Dave for Advertise Today! 941-255-9144 2505. New 3 Broom, City Water Details. 941-268-4921 Punta Gorda Seminole 4860 England Ave $995 N. Port: 2 Homes. $900 PC super loc. 3/2/2 w/pri- Lakes, lovely gated 2/2/2, 3/2/2 Family Room Unf $895, Furn $1095. mo, 3/2/2, Lanai, Exc } 6211Coniston Ter $650 vacy. Poss. owner fin. for Shape, All Tile, Ceil Fans,

(941)-639-3774 8522405 L. term tenant. $895 f 2 Bedrm Duplex remodel Call Tony(941)-391-4018 r 2625 Pascal Ave N Port (941)-276-3694 REAL ESTATE IS CHEAP - IIWd lA? 3 or 4 Bedroom $995 Venice 2/2 Updated, Pool PC*Rent-to-Own!*$675* NOW!Lock in today’s low prices w/ 941-232-8223 LicBroker a purchase option. Rent as low as w/waterfalls. Close to www.pelicanpm.com 3+/1 *Bright*Cozy*CBS* beach. $1150/mo 1st/L Deck AC Shop Fenced $875/mo on boating water!!! Half your rent applied to purchase. 941-615-7124 1 _ North Port, 10 brand Clean Painted 624-2953 • Several homes avail. Call Wendy F, 1 new 3/2/2’s. Different VENICE City 2706 sq ft, {i . floor plans, fully appli- PC, 2/2/carport, CHA, @ 941-426-7625. 1317 Mango, 2/2/2, Avail anced, W/D, tiled, lanai, fans, D/W, appl. 6/1, NS, Max 15lb Pet, (941) 408-7990 hurricane windows, $700 neg. 22059 Hernan- Rent/lease option. E-Z $1000mo 941-488-9486 terms. 1 or 2 BR, lanai. LOUISE CLAPP JODIE HOWARD sprinkler system, do Ave.941-629-7601 ® lanai, lawn serv. inc. Avail. now. Pool, rec. Venice East, 253 Alsace, Licensed Real Estate REALTOR , GRI PC, 3/2 saltwater canal $950 - $1,150 ctr., boat ramp, furn/ 2/2/1, lrg encl porch & shad- Broker www.PointeofPalms.com (941) 735-6882 (941)-391-7987. $700. 2/2 lg yard $600 unfurn. 941-637-1736 ed back yard. Pets OK. Super (941) 716-2339 quiet area. No dogs, Clean. $800/mo Call Lauren at REDUCED!R FURNFURNISHEDI NORTH PORT, 1br/ 1ba, Details: (207)-590-6897 ROTONDA LAKES ERA 485-9602 RE $550/mo. water includ- NEW never lived in DUCE PC, nice 3/1, avail., ed. First & Depsit. 3/2/2 sm pet OK. $950. VENICE GDNS CLEAN 3/1, GOLGOLF F MODELM SHE now. All tile, pets okay, D! O (941)-426-7297 WEST COAST PROP. MGT $885, DBL carport, fans, LLAKEVIEW VIEWVIEW DEL D $800mo. or $200wk. 941-473-0718 tile, quiet 1st/L/S, NORTH PORT, 2/1/CP, (941)-575-6482 RentalsFlorida.net pet w/ dep. 941-475-2533 lanai, small pets ok. C/H/A. 1st, last, sec. 1215 TUSCANY BLVD. - PELICAN POINTE G & CC $685. (941)-426-8993 Exceptional lakefront Arthur Rutenberg Estate Home 1017 TUSCANY BLVD. - PELICAN POINTE & Country Club. This expanded Tradewinds III model Golfside, 4B/3BA, professionally decorated model home

Annual Rentals 8523429 boasts 2745 sq. ft. under air and is brimming with custom with pool bursting with fabulous upgrades around every North Port- 3/2/1cg features. 4BR, 3 full baths, gourmet kitchen with maple corner. The kitchen is a Chef’s delight with premium raised 4210 Avanti Cir. $795 BirdBayRealty.com • 941-484-6777 cabinetry & granite countertops, beautiful lanai & pool wood cabinetry, solid surface countertops and top-of-the- 730 US-41 By-Pass North, Venice, FL 34285 overlooking the sparkling lake & golf course. line appliances. ALL FURNISHINGS INCLUDED! 8396 Trionfo Ave $850 $699,900 $599,900 Pets OK, T AKE A L OOK A T T HE F OLLOWING C ONDOMINIUMS I N O NE O F 626-6600 T HE F INEST N EIGHBORHOODS I N T HE C ITY L IMITS O F V ENICE , F L N REDUREDUCCE GROUND ST E NORTH PORT- 1/1 622 B IRD B AY D R . S. - 1 F LOOR , N EAR P OOL & S HOPPING ...... $725 OPENOP ED FLOOR!FLOOR! ND O 1-3 EDD New 3/2/2, 1750sq. 2/2 630 B IRD B AY D R . E. - 2 F LOOR , CL OSE T O B US L INE & S HOPPING ...... $825 Close to schools and I-75 2/2 740 WPT. R D . - 1 ST F LOOR , T WO P O OLS ...... $825 SUN 1-3 (941)256-4103 (781)599- 2/2 740 WPT. R D . - 2 ND F LOOR , N EW F LOORING , TW OPOOLS ...... $850 7692 3/2 C ONV . 638 B IRD B AY D R . E. - 1 ST F LOOR , W ASHER /D R YER ...... $850 NORTH PORT. 2006 1/1 766 B IRD B AY W AY - 1 ST F LOOR , N EAR P O OLS ...... $850 604 COCKATOO CIRCLE • PELICAN POINTE 3/2/2, 1300 SF, $900 2/2 646 B IRD B AY D R . E. - 1 ST F LOOR , W ASHER /D R YER ...... $875 3 bedroom 2100+ sq. ft. home. Versatile family room, living 200 SILVER LAKE DR U104 BLVD. - WATERSIDE VILLAGE room & formal dining area-perfect for entertaining. Room for This Condo is bursting with upgrades and fresh revisions. mo. Sec. 8 OK. No pets. ND 2/2 B IRD B AY W AY - 2 F LOOR , W ASHER /D R YER ...... $875 a pool or just enjoy Pelican Pointe`s beautiful clubhouse, Tile on the diagonal, etched entry window, Corian kitchen (941)-456-1486 pool, tennis courts & fitness center. counter, Murphy bed and California closet organizer in guest 2/2 1152 B IRD B AY W AY - 1 ST F LOOR , L AKE V IEW ...... $900 $402,900 bedroom. $217,000 NORTH PORT, Beautiful R ENTAL I NCLUDES W A TER /S E WER , P EST C ONTROL , C OMCAST C ABLE , G ARBAGE , 3/2/2. Quiet Area! $900. A LL O UTSIDE M AINTENANCE , T ENNIS , S WIMMING P O OLS , C LUBHOUSE & C ARPORTS L LOVELY mo. incl. all Lawn Maint. I I AKEVIEW EN LAKEVIEW Dave 941-713-0895 OPEN OOP 1-3 Rent to Own, SUN 1-3 Build equity then buy! 2 North Port houses - 3BR or 4BR, 2 bath, 1715 DOGLEG DRIVE- PELICAN POINTE city water. Move right 1847 SAN SILVESTRO DRIVE - PELICAN POINTE Late Season Offering Priced to Sell! Lake views from this in Credit back each 8523273 2 bdrm, 2 bath attached villa with 2 car garage. 1340 sq. Ryland built single family home. Guest suite features bright ft. of living area. Interior features include an attractive and guest bedroom, full bath and access to den/possible third month $900/dwn completely furnished package – perfect for move in ready bedroom through pocketing door. Large master suite fea - $850/mo rent. 941-918-8000 second home or rental. tures water view, roomy walk-in closet and fabulous bath (941)-716-4451 $254,900 with garden tub. Spacious extended lanai. $379,900 '??, GOLF & NP 2/1.5/1 - $825 REDUREDUCCE EN WA 6332 Otis Rd Dock ED TERVIEW All Tile 628-9810 /3.5B/3.5BA 25K EDD 3+3+DEN D 3B3BR/3.5BA R P. C., 3/2/1, Lanai, CHA, All Tile, Fenced Yard. Close to Shopping. $775. mo. (941)-258-0168 961 CHICKADEE DRIVE – PELICAN POINTE Casual Elegance defines this stunning Arthur Rutenburg 857 BLUE CRANE – PELICAN POINTE P.C. 2 & 3 bdrm Estate home on premium homesite overlooking #4 fairway: 3 Elegant 3BR/3BA/den home on an oversized premium lake - homes from $550 mo. - ? bedrooms, 3 full baths, pool bath, formal dining & living front/golf course homesite. Key Largo floor plan with 2BR/ pchomesdirect.com room, music room, leisure room, bonus room, pool/spa 2BA guest suite living room complete with a cabana and 3 car garage. gas fireplace. Pool/ spa. (941)-916-0896 $649,900 $499,900 P.C. 2 poss. 3/1/CP, CHA, 1874 S. San Mateo Dr., North Port GOLGOLF- F & CC $650 mo. 1st., last, secu- SAILBOAT Open Today from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ON i rity. 3156 Whiting La. ER & CC WA (941) 769-1497 Buy this home and receive a 4 day and 3 night stay at the Hard Rock HERON HH - TER CREEK • P.C. 21234 Glendale Casino & Hotel in Biloxi, MS for two, plus roundtrip airfare. * Built 2/1/1, Enclosed Lanai, in 2002, in one of North Port’s most popular areas. Immaculate all tile flrs,Rent to own, inside and out. Beautiful landscaping front and back, plus city $685/mo.941-769-5003 water! 3/2/2, 1870 total sq.ft. $139,000. MLS#688605. 1373 WILLET CT – PUNTA GORDA ISLES 4032 S. WHISPERING OAKS DRIVE - NORTH PORT Three bedroom canal front pool home with no fixed bridges P.C. LOST HOME? Rent * Contract must be executed by June 15, 2008. Trip will be presented Pristine golf side 3 bedroom plus den, 2.5 bath with heated and access to Charlotte Harbor. Many new upgrades. Split pool overlooking oaks #3 fairway in prestigious Heron Creek w/buy opt. 3/2/1, at closing. For more information call Bonnie Caudill at floor plan with a two bedroom guest suite and separate Golf & Country Club. 2197 sq ft Ryland built Sago. Master that overlooks the sparkling pool and canal. 7 x 15 vaulted ceil. all tile, 941-441-5354. $329,900 concrete dock and boat lift just steps from your doorway. fresh paint, $895 mo. $474,900 Annual. Sm. pet ok, LONIE BUCHNER , BROKER (941) 639-7203 www.estatebrokers.net Where Buyers & Sellers Come Together at the “Pointe of Palms” Friday, May 23, 2008, Real Estate • Classified Page 5

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ATHENS TOWNHOUSE Venice, on Beach - Esplande Murdock Area, 2/2/1, lg. E Engl 2/2 Small pet OK. ENGL: Lg. 3br, 2 BA, Venice East Sub. 2/2, W/D BUY! 4/B HUD $29,900! PGI WATERFRONT 2br/1.5 marble bath, great 2/2/1cc end balcolny, gulf view, walk-in closet, pantry, $700/mo Yrly Lease. 1st ceramic tile floors, Hookup, 213 Golf Club Ln, Only $238/mo. 5% Down, 2504 Magdalina Dr. loc, walk to bch, Venice Ave 1 yr. + lease, unfurn. new cpt, water incl. $625 941-423- Mo Free. $1000 sec stack washer & dryer $750 +$1000 sec (941)- 20yrs @ 8%. For listings Condo. Spacious shops Ann. 941-485-7645 paint, drapes, WOW 0486 moves you in. Adobe Real- incl. Clean, Very nice, 232-1164 800-366-9783 ext 7584 2/2, lanai w/water $1100/MO 954-447-1899 VENICE area villa, 2/2/1, ty Inc. 485-3998 Close to Walmart. NEW 2/2, Pets $675 mth view. Off of Aqui VENICE ISLAND duplex, 1/2 mi from bch, furn, 55+, VILLA CLOSE TO DEEP Marcel 468-2529 $775/mo 1st, last & sec. 3/2 $675 & 2/2 Condo CHAR HARBOR 1/1 updat- Esta. 4 unit com- nice, fully furn, near down- ed, incl. water, pool, scr. W/D, pool, clean! $800 all CRK, I75 & 41. 2/2, POOL, 9224 Anita Ave, Engl. $600 By Wal-Mart Disturb plex. $600, First + town, 2br/1.5ba, carport, lanai, no pets. $600 mo. util incl. (941)-485-3061 LANAI, W/D. $599. MO. E. ENG, Lrg 2B/2B, W/D 989-585-3326 Center 941-286-4416 security. Small pets lanai, laundry (941)-483-1146 1st+sec. 941-628-3759. 941-255-9759 Hookup, Lrg Concrete Car- or (989)-295-1847 okay. No age limits. Venice Island 1br/1ba, Ist NORTH PORT - 2BR/ port, N/S $625/mo. CHAR. HARBOR 1/1 cen- 239-939-7674 M-F Flr, Scrnd Lanai, Walk to 1BA, living room, lanai, 1320 APARTMENTS Beach Newly Decorated 1300 DUPLEXES 941-726-5983 Englewood 2/1/1 pet ok, tral air & heat, tile floors, 9-5, 805-698-9835 no fees, w/d hookup, yard, very clean, appl. $700 & FOR RENT W/D hook up. $490 1st + Cvrd Parking. $575/mo. FOR RENT after 5:00pm Eng 2 & 3 Bed 1st + min to beach, $650 mo. Sec. (810)-794-3721 Sec. (941)-575-1260 Water Incl. (941)-493- & weekends Sec. W/D Hkup, Pets OK (917)-974-8260 $595 STUDIO APT ON 0398 or 223-1151 NP 2/1 W/D hookup. Walk $$ FREE RENT $$ 941-240-1772 $600 up THE ISLAND OF VENICE A New 32” flat screen, LCD, Englewood Duplex 2 Choices to shops & Churchs SMALL PETS OK! HGTV & 1st mo free! Char- $99.00 MOVES YOU IN! VENICE ISLAND, 2/1, pool, Last month’s rent free. SandDollar Prop SW FL 10411 Kidron Ave Tile 2/2/1 $600/sec $625/mo 941- 941-488-6666 lotte Harbor, new, 1bd/1ba, near beach, Newly remod- 1, 2, 4 beds, PC & Eng First Month FREE with annual 11128 Pendelton AveTile 2/2/1 426-3272 or tile flrs, ceiling fans, N/P eled. 2nd floor. $675/mo. Engl 2/2/1, FREE mth 941-232-8223LicBroker lease. 3/2/1 luxury 1425 941-312-7670 941-740-6999 $700/mo. VENICE $595/mo, (941)587-7828 (941)-697-7246 rent , W/D incl, New www.pelicanpm.com square feet under air. Small ISLAND 2/1 Lower Pets OK. Open Daily at 4520 1/1/CP Char. Hrb., close tile, Sm pet ok! Nice Old Engl. 3/2/2cp Near Clean, Cozy, private Deep VENICE ISLAND, 1br/ ba, ENGLEWOOD, 2/2, all Condo, Beaches, pool, S. Biscayne Dr. North Port, to I-75, lanai, new paint, area 201-638-5805 downtown. N/S Creek 1/1,all appliances, walk to Publix, across from tiled, newly decorated, W/D, 941-480-9496 FL. Phone:941-426-1489/ carpet, sm. pet ok. $575 $1100 1st & last Screened in lanai, $550 Hospital. Yrly lease +refer- ENGL./Rotonda or 716-741-4191 941-628-9414, Toll Free 1- + sec. (941)-628-6251 immac, quiet location. (941)-270-7733 ences, $650/mo. (941)- 2BR/1BA Triplex, plus electric and security. 888-803-3100. Fred Shute $650/mo (941)-698-4061 486-8266 PORT CHARLOTTE 2/1 $725/mo Johnson RE P.G. 2/2 central location, **1 BEDROOM APT. Storage America 941-627- 1/2 Block to Nokomis Real Estate & Dev. Inc. Completely remodeled, tile Call Linda at ENGLEWOOD: CHA, W/D hook up, screen 9999 - Tom VENICE Islandwalk, 2/2, Beach. $700/mo, 13355-C Tamiami Trail, North throughout, large (941)-830-0011 E. Eng. newer 2/2/1 porch & lanai. $650. mo. amenties galore w/view. Less with maint. Assis- Efficiencies $159 week Port FL 34287 screened in lanai, $600 Lanai, tile floors $650. (941)-505-8201 $1100. Valerie, Seaside tance. 1st, Last & sec. 1 Bedrm apt $175 wk mo. (941)-639-2823 WEST COAST PROP. MGT 941-488-5672 Rent to own-2 bedroom 2 Mgmt, (941)-923-6077 941-473-0718 P.G.I.-2/2, CP, all appli- Triangle Motel - Punta ances, near canal, bath. 100% rent goes to A GORGEOUS PUNTA RentalsFlorida.net *DNTOWN VENICE Embassy Gorda 941- 639-8356 VENICE LARGE 1BR ENGl: $475/mo 1/1 $725/ mo., NP, F/L/ down payment. 1st floor GORDA Big 2/1 brand 1br apt. $600/mo. + $600 CONDO, UNFURNISHED new kitchen, appls. & tile. new appl. tile, wtr ENGLW - 12048 Henley sec, immed. occ. 440-729-0415 Sec. Walk to beach & ENGL, 1BR/1BA, NICELY $675/mo. W/DISCOUNT. Large yard. Pets okay sewer np, ns, 1st & Ave, 2/1, $600/mo. With (239)731-5188. Sec (941)-400-1670 churches. NP (941)-484- DECORATED, $525/MO., (941)-650-6689 $695mo.(786)-255-2805 1-yr contract, last month is THE HAMMOCKS Cape Pt. Char 2/1, quiet & 3436 NO PETS. FREE! (941)468-6216 Haze unfurn. 3 bedrooms VENICE, new furn/unfurn. Deep Creek 2bd/2ba, ENGLEWOOD - Near Dear- clean. Close to 41. Small 941-276-3760 new private club house Condo, 2/2 + study, pool, Close to Exit 170, born St, 1/1 duplex 1ST MONTH FREE ENGLW, 2br/1ba tri-plex unit, pets OK. $625/mo, Inc ENGL. 1/1 Quiet, pool/water view. $990 lakeview, top flr, elevator $650/mo $135/wk & utilities VENICE - Newly Remodeled, satellite, new appli, carpet & Water, Pest & Lawn care refurbished. Furn or Unfurn mo. 631-275-5752. $1200mo.630-917-0202 (941)-737-7037 239-200-8959 1br $650, 2BR $725. wdws. Want quiet tenant $685 1st/L/$400 Sec. $500/mo incls water. 941-423-2856 or N/Pets Sea Jay Apts. (941)-697-1869 (941)-232-9893 Refs. $300 sec. 941-716-2177 941-223-1809 Home & Condo Rentals and ENGLW, Grove City, nice _ i Punta Gorda Historic Dis- 2/1 Duplex $550.00 y ? 2/1 w/lanai, good area, trict efficiency, immacu- ENGL: Clean, Quiet 1br/1ba, trained pets ok. $570 a month Property Management, Inc. late, water incl. NP/NS. W/D hookup, AC, Near Town 1st/Lst/sec (941)-473-4071 Surfside Realty 704 W. Venice Ave. • 941.484.0670 $550mo.(850)-841-9414 941-473-4050 Center, $530/mo, L/Sec. LIVE AT THE BEACH! PUNTA GORDA WATER- 941-492-6025 www.homeandcondo.com 8522402 Immaculate, fully furn. FRONT 1 MONTH FREE! 2/1 VENICE: 2 miles to Beach, walk to Publix, Shops. Immac- ENGLEWOOD 12 mins 2/2 Venice Park condo, 1st floor, community pool, close to town & beach...... $ 850 on Manasota Key. 1/1 +Xtras, $590 mo. ulate, Tile Carpet. $725/mo. from venice 2br w/ den 2/2 Pinebrook Preserve condo, 2nd floor, lanai, new unit, washer/dryer...... $ 900 1BR/1BA $700 annual ann. 941- 626-9652. or 2BR/2BA $750 ‘til Feb Annual. No pets. (941)-374-3401 2 ba 1300sf, pool 2/2/1 Home, den, lanai, washer/dryer, small pet negotiable...... $ 900 Venice 2/2/CP, Utility ‘09 941-637-3868 $1000. moves you in 2/2/1 Mirabella condo, 2nd floor, den, furnished, community pool...... $ 950 room, All tile floors, Screen 600$MNTH 2/2 OAKSIII $799/mo 3/2 East Gate home, lawn care included, close to island...... $ 975 MURDOCK, 2/1.5, w/w lanai, $800/mo (941)-587- MUST SEE!!!CALL HARLAN 941-473-0450 3/2/2 Laurel Pines home, washer/dryer, small pet negotiable, lanai...... $1000 carpet, screened lanai, 8736 9416507215 W/D hook-up, fans, lawn 3/2/1 Tuscany Lakes condo, 2nd floor, washer/dryer, community pool ...... $1000 Venice E. 2BR/1BA, large Bargain -P.G. Spacious 1 VENICE/NOKOMIS/ENGL 4/2/2 Pinebrook home, dining room, washer/dryer, community pool...... $1200 care included, no pets. Furnished or unfurnished $595/mo. Call 941-769- kitchen, remodeled, BR, comfy queen bed, tile, Effs, 1 & 2brs. $450 - SEASONAL RENTALS AVAILABLE 6548 Days or 941-639- $700 mo, 1st & Sec clean, quiet, Incl utilities $850/mo. Annual or Mth to 8829 evenings. (941)-497-6099 941-815-0711 mth (941)-484-9034

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EXCEPTIONALLY WELL CARED FOR COMPLETELY REMODELED VENICE ISLAND DUPLEX! LIVE THE GOOD LIFE BEAUTIFUL OPEN FLOOR PLAN On a corner lot with nice landscap- three bedroom home. Updated roof, with all the finer things! Enjoy the BEAUTIFUL 2/2 CONDO! for a small price! Canal front home in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car ing, a few blocks from the deeded tile floors, carpeted bedrooms, air new kitchen with granite counter- Maintenance-free! Amenities Golden Beach. Each side has 2/2, with Gulf access. Built in 2004, garage home with a wooded view. conditioning. Granite counters. tops and deco lighting, new bath- include community pool, tennis living/dining area, inside laundry, Features a spacious pool area, per- immaculate, turnkey furnished. rooms with travertine & one with a Below market cream puff with tile galley kitchen. Owners side has a courts and clubhouse. fect for entertaining, relaxing or just Location, location, location! Jacuzzi tub! City utilities & & Pergo upgrades & newer carpet. sunroom, other has lanai. cooling off. Must see! so much more! V#2104 $169,900 V#2091 $575,000 V#2110 $199,999 VJ#2241 $189,900 VJ#2251 $274,900 VJ#2264 $194,900 CENTURY 21 A LMAR & A SSOCIATES CENTURY 21 A LMAR & A SSOCIATES CENTURY 21 A LMAR & A SSOCIATES CENTURY 21 A LMAR & A SSOCIATES (941) 485-0021 CENTURY 21 A LMAR & A SSOCIATES CENTURY 21 A LMAR & A SSOCIATES (941) 485-0021 (941) 493-2121 (941) 485-0021 (941) 493-2121 (941) 493-2121 VIRTUAL TOUR VIRTUAL TOUR VIRTUAL TOUR 'X I ' r -"? w 6811 1 .. . ' • s - ? ? _ ? ' - ' #? ' "' ?. -

GREAT LOCATION, GREAT LOCATION BRAND NEW GREAT HOME IN VENICE EAST! YOU WILL BE SURPRISED UPDATED POOL HOME! top to bottom since 2003! Central utilities, 2 nice sized BR’s, great price & in great condition! and floor plan on this 2/2/1 at how lovely this 3 bedroom, All are found in this one-owner home in Venice. Features a 2 BR, 2 BA, 2 CG, South Venice large family room (could be 3rd This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home South Venice home! 3BR, 2BA, living room & family room home all updated and improved! BR), 2 baths & 1 CG. Newer A/C 2 bath, 2 car garage home shows! features a huge ingound caged A/C 2003, water system, interior Situated on a large corner lot in 1CG, split plan, screened entry, and a nice screened lanai. paint, kitchen, carpet, bathrooms & new ductwork, roof 5 yrs old, pool and covered lanai lanai & so much more. Private back Furniture included in sale. 2004, roof & exterior 2005! entire home re-plumbed, new South Venice, close to the ferry. for entertaining. Make an offer today! yard & room for a pool. Move right in! stove/smooth top. V#2116 $159,895 V#2117 $159,000 VJ#2204 $169,900 VJ#2261 $165,000 VJ#2143 $159,900 VJ#2188 $159,900 CENTURY 21 A LMAR & A SSOCIATES CENTURY 21 A LMAR & A SSOCIATES CENTURY 21 A LMAR & A SSOCIATES CENTURY 21 A LMAR & A SSOCIATES CENTURY 21 A LMAR & A SSOCIATES CENTURY 21 A LMAR & A SSOCIATES (941) 493-2121 (941) 493-2121 (941) 493-2121 (941) 493-2121 (941) 485-0021 (941) 485-0021 VIRTUAL TOUR

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TURNKEY FURNISHED CONDO WALK TO THE BEACH VENICE EAST-SHORT SALE! TERRIFIC PRICE WELL-MAINTAINED 2/2/1 EXCEPTIONAL BUY! on the Island of Venice! Great from this turnkey furnished 2BR, Home was completely redone in on this 2000 built, well-maintained, with updated baths, new A/C & 3/2 home on corner lot. New wood rental or winter retreat. Within 1BA condo! Newer appliances, 2000-roof, sheetrock, windows, 3 bedroom, 2 bath pool home. water system, newer appliances, floors & tile throughout. Breakfast walking distance to Venice Beach, carpet & ceramic tile. Perfect kitchen, baths & more. Great room Enjoy your solar heated pool or freshly painted. Close to shopping, nook with bay window, vaulted Venice Ave, churches, shopping, seasonal or rental. Everything in plan with cathedral ceiling, plant relax on your lanai while enjoying beaches & entertainment. ceilings, new paint, kitchen appli- shelves, 18” tile, private back yard the privacy of a wooded view. ances included. This home is etc. All updated unit in unit is less than 4 yrs old. Come with custom BBQ. Offers subject Membership is available for the move-in condition. make it yours today! to bank approval. Don’t miss this one! S. Venice Civic Assoc. move-in ready. VJ#2101 $155,000 VJ#2169 $155,000 V#2102 $149,900 V#2111 $149,900 VJ#2227 $144,900 VJ#2161 $142,000 CENTURY 21 A LMAR & A SSOCIATES CENTURY 21 A LMAR & A SSOCIATES CENTURY 21 A LMAR & A SSOCIATES CENTURY 21 A LMAR & A SSOCIATES CENTURY 21 A LMAR & A SSOCIATES CENTURY 21 A LMAR & A SSOCIATES (941) 493-2121 (941) 493-2121 (941) 485-0021 (941) 485-0021 (941) 493-2121 (941) 493-2121

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FABULOUS TOWNHOUSE! CONDO IN GREAT CAPRI ISLES ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL VILLA. SPACIOUS 2/2/1 BEAUTIFUL 2/2 CONDO. VENICE – SHORT SALE! 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths downstairs location!! Close to shopping and Updated kitchen, both baths, new in a quiet neighborhood, just down Great location close to Manasota Minutes to the beaches & down- laminate wood floors, new tiled the street from the golf course & Beach, shopping, dining and enter- town from this 3/2 home. Features along with laundry & lanai. golf. Needs some paint and includes floors, new tiled roof, newly repiped! clubhouse. Move-in ready. Large a split bedroom floor plan & great Upstairs, enjoy spacious living area, carpeting allowance to look like Wood cabinets in kitchen, 2/2, living room plus family room, 33’ tainment. Great recreational facili- room with cathedral ceiling. Roof updated kitchen, half bath & new.This has a lot of potential for family room, carport. screened lanai gives you a lot of ties including pool and clubhouse. replaced in 2005 & newer A/C . gorgeous screened lanai. little investment! Move-in ready! outdoor entertainment space. Florida carefree living at its finest! Offers subject to bank approval. VJ#2273 $129,000 Oversized corner lot. VJ#2157 $115,000 V#2106 $141,500 VJ#2233 $137,900 V#2090 $129,000 VJ#2255 $115,000 CENTURY 21 A LMAR & A SSOCIATES CENTURY 21 A LMAR & A SSOCIATES CENTURY 21 A LMAR & A SSOCIATES CENTURY 21 A LMAR & A SSOCIATES CENTURY 21 A LMAR & A SSOCIATES (941) 493-2121 CENTURY 21 A LMAR & A SSOCIATES (941) 493-2121 (941) 485-0021 (941) 493-2121 (941) 485-0021 (941) 493-2121

NICELY KEPT OLDIE BUT GOODIE! GREAT HOME AMENITIES GALORE! AFFORDABLE CANAL FRONT HOME ONE OF A KIND, double wide home close to shop- Newer metal roof, new A/C & on the Island of Venice. Well main - Waterfront community with ICW in Holiday Travel Park. 2/1 unit, totally stripped & ready for that ping, restaurants & fishing. New handler, porcelain tile, carpet, tained community with active club- access, pool, hot tub, tennis, shuf- open floor plan, 10x20 Florida new look! Do it yourself & save aluminum/stainless hurricane fleboard, bocce. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, room, laundry room with storage, thousands! Calling all builders, approved roof, large garage under screened patio and an extra house, community pool and dock lanai overlooks patio, canal with contractors & handymen, this patio slab for BBQ’s. A must see! access to intercoastal and washer/dryer in shed. Close to air. Relax outside in lattice arbor clubhouse, shopping, golf. concrete seawall, shed one’s for you! Home has all new surrounded by fruit trees. Not a short sale. Gulf of Mexico. Come live the life! & 2 car parking. hurricane strength windows! VJ#2231 $110,500 VJ#2272 $110,500 V#2113 $99,999 VJ#2216 $99,900 VJ#2263 $85,000 VJ#2274 $69,900 CENTURY 21 A LMAR & A SSOCIATES CENTURY 21 A LMAR & A SSOCIATES CENTURY 21 A LMAR & A SSOCIATES CENTURY 21 A LMAR & A SSOCIATES CENTURY 21 A LMAR & A SSOCIATES

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1320 APARTMENTS 1320 APARTMENTS 1350 EFFICIENCIES 1360 ROOMS FOR 1390 VACATION/SEAS 1520 OUT OF TOWN 1600 BUSINESS 1610 BUSINESS FOR RENT FOR RENT FOR RENT RENT RENTALS LOTS FOR SALE RENTALS

ENGLW, furn efficiency, VILLA SAN CARLOS II SOUTH PUNTA GORDA PORT CHARLOTTE WESTERN NC MOUNTAIN RESTAURANT New 1,000sf. Retail/ Do you Love Florida, $180 wkly +$180Sec; 2/1 22250 Vick St. PC. Country Tropical Acres, $125 & up. Clean & close PROPERTIES Spectacular 1st time offered. Same Office fronting on Sandhill African Greys and Cats? +carport, w/d, n/p, $170 Now Available -1 bedroom Furnished Efficiency, to everything views, homes, cabins & owners 25yrs. Excellent blvd. near Super WalMart. For 62 or Older - HUD wkly +util & 1st/Lst/$500 Lrg Pool, Spa, Pond, COUPLES WELCOME! Do You have time August investment acreage. Call $12.00sf. 941-505-1981 Subsidized Rents, income volume. Great owner ben- Sec. (941)-474-8219 W & D on 3 Acres. $350 941-504-5468 to Nov.? Do you dream Cherokee Mtn GMAC Real limits apply. Call for appli- efits. All employees in place. OFFICE, Tamiami Trail S. (608)-345-9959 about a long vacation with- Estate for a FREE color cation. 941-624-4404. Punta Gorda, clean, furn, Must sign confidentiality Venice, approx. 350sqft HOUSES FOR RENT,NO cable, pool & utilities incl. out the extra large expens- brochure (800)841-5868 agreement. Fred Smith $430/month, move in CREDIT CHECK, SE HABLA 1360 ROOMS FOR and fish from private dock. es? This Could be your or Realty 941-475-5686 allowance, 941-416-3800 ESPANOL, 1ST $ SECURI- RENT Close to I-75. $100/wk. Lucky day!!! Private offer. www.cherokeemountainrealty.com TY 941-575-9577 941-429-9238 Small Concrete Ready Mix Business with w/ Port 305-968-9410 Villa San Carlos 2 rooms for rent 1 w/own or email: 1530 COMMERCIAL Apartments So. P.G. $375 mo. private Charlotte Location. All bath $125. wk and 1 for [email protected] ISLAND OF VENICE Now accepting applications bath, full house priv., util., LOTS Equipment Included. $75K. $100. wk 941-769-0157 for housing for the elderly, spa, computer etc. incl. 863-990-6957 Eff, 1 & 2 br, 1-yr lease. Venice Summer Rentals 4 Commercial OMI lots Port Charlotte 62 and older, or needing CLEAN & SOBER Recov- N/P (941)-639-7521 Immed. occup. No pets. features of accessible units, Condos & Homes for sale. $325K, water & Executive Office Suites ery Housing in PC. Men 2/2 from $800 (941)-416-5757 income limits apply. Limited sewer avail. Agent/Owner 1610 BUSINESS Receptionist, all util. & &Women. Interested in 1370 RENTALS TO Investment Realty 492-5050 availability. Please call 941- Phyllis Larkin, Prudential RENTALS other support svcs. log cabin 2 bdr fp central sobriety 941-624-3748 SHARE 624-2266 Florida WCI Realty Omni Executive Center heat + air small pond with VENICE, 2br/2ba HOME, $1295 PRIME RETAIL FREE Room/Board/Utilities (941)-624-5597 A Friendly Place to be! waterfall 1.45 acre A-1 Venice Comm! $110/wk fully furn, 50+ resort fac. OR OFFICE SPACE ON for responsible female. incl nice furn rm, util, cable, 4055 TAMIAMI TRAIL $199,900 706-455-5005 Wkly, Mo, Yearly. 516-728- THE ISLAND OF VENICE. May also lead to a future W/D, pool etc. N/S Ref. Across from Bob 7487 or 516-728-2991 1600 BUSINESS HIGH TRAFFIC COUNT. MANASOTA Key 1BR on job. 941-468-2673 (941)-485-3943 FOR SALE 941-483-3418 Evans. Call Marj or beach, very quiet area. Big 1340 MOBILE HOMES Beautiful Brand New PC Jan 941-627-9755 FOR RENT N. Port Close to I-75, 1250 - 2500 sf porch. Small pet ok. $850 Room w/ laundry & kitch Pool Home. Great Loca- 1500 LOTS & ACREAGE AUTO REPAIR CLINIC mo. Incl Utils 941-661-7120 Commercial/Retail PIK-N-RUN PLAZA privdg. $500/mo (941)- tion! $125. wk. + Share Owned 10 yrs. 80% Peachland Blvd. 55+, 2/2, lake view, Former Bistro Sandwich MANASOTA Key, 2/1 Furn 426-7638 util. (786)-597-4195 80 X 125 CANAL LOT repeat. 2 empls. ‘07 sales Retail/Office/Profes- W/utilities & cable,Long P.G. furnished near Hwy Shop. Good Location! Nokomis: large room with ENGL Rotonda fully furn READY TO BUILD ON $411K. Profit $65K +. sional, Newly Renovat- term $270/wk 75, 1st mo. rent + sec Albert 941-628-2883 2/2 condo, 2 htd pools, Price $165K w/80K dn. ed, Plenty of Parking. 941-716-3660 dep. (941) 505-2960. bath; own entrance; gra- W/TREES $50K OBO 474- cious country house with tennis. $435/ mo +1/2 4891 OR 661-1260 Owner financing. Sun Busi- 20x40 WAREHOUSE 1,200 sq. ft. @ NOKOMIS, 311 Shore Rd. ENGL CHOICE OF 2 CLEAN pool and spa; $700 utils (941)-698-0340 ness Brokers. Terry w/AC office. Overhead $15.00, based on 1BR1BA W/D, $575 & doors, Water & dumpster, Near beach, second floor, month. Call Robert: REDUCED! Williams. 400-3927 annual lease, includes 2/1.5, 12x20 porch, $850. $675/MTHLY NICE CLEAN NPort, 41 & Biscayne, Full clean restrooms, 1 Block 941-416-1921 1.25 Acres, 165 x 330. CAM (941)-627-3500 Investment Rlty 492-5050 PARK IN ENGL. AREA.941- Hs privs, $150wkly & 1/2 BAKERY, DELI & SUBS, off Rt. 41 in Charlotte Har- 662-0015 North Port full house and of utils, Private & Secure Best price on Acorn Blvd. North Port, 41 Frontage. bor. $486 mo. Call 941- PORT CHARLOTTE 1,200 North Port- fresh paint, & park priv, $100 wk. pri- (941)-204-7650 $32,500 (239)-777-5695 $85K. 941-429-8183, 276-5068. sq. ft. AVAILABLE NOW! NOKOMIS: clean, Upstairs, 2 Bed- vate enterance. mature Ask for Denise or Luis. 600 Sq ft, Partitioned, Tamiami Tr. & Conway room, 1 Bath, W/D, $750 1BR/1BA and 2BR/1BA P.C. lg. rm. priv. entrance, HOUSE LOTS Blvd. 941-743-2851 person 941-429-2037 house priv., util. incl., w/d, Route 41Exposure, North month (941)468-8220 (941)-914-2760 MOBILE HOME LOTS GOLF STORE FOR SALE NP rm for rent 500/mth NS/NP Refs. $115. wk. + Turn key profitable bus. Port, 1st Floor, $865mo + PROF. OFFICE Several Available From SOUTH PUNTA GORDA P.C. 2/2 nr. Promenades inc util, ph, int, cbl full Sec. dep. (941)-240-0114. 941-223-2353 Bill Wyatt Security (941)468-8220 MEDICAL SPACE $400 -$750. Punta Gorda, (910)-326-6298 Mall, tile, carpet, lanai, house priv. Mature resp Room w/ house priv. first Oakmont Capital Res. CHARLOTTE HARBOR 2000 + SF great loc. PG. Nocatee & Kings Hwy. Incl. canal, n/p $575 mo. 457- pers, refs 941-661-0427 and last mo rent. Lic. R.E. Broker Approx. 700 sq. ft., 2 Cheryl G. Wynn, Lic. R.E. CHA. 1st, Last, & Sec. P.C., 80x125 surveyed. 1888 941-724-3352 $400.per mo 941-423- units, zoned NBR, Busi- Broker 941-766-8126. 941-624-0355 ONLY $100/Wk in PC/ $10K. Owner will finance. 6719 or 561-707-0786 ITALIAN RESTAURANT ness Professional Office, PGI waterfront, 2/2, Engl. Priv entr, cable, ac. Real Estate Broker, Jack Restaurant for Rent Porter (941) 268-0861 WITH PIZZA Artist, Gallery, Retail, Dock, lanai, $700/mo All util incl. 941-204-0566 Share My Home. Seek mature 8000+ SF on lake, on 1350 EFFICIENCIES Established 17yrs. 55 Antique Shop. Possible 607 Via Tripoli (941)-724- or 276-1025 or 276-3134 woman. Use of all, incl. priv 776 near Englewood. FOR RENT WE BUY LOTS seats, Great Englewood detached workshop/studio Ready to Go 941-204-9084 0900 bdrm & bath, in exchenage for P.C. ROOM FOR RENT with SCRUB JAY OK location $225k housekeeping and errands. available. $600 mo. Cheryl 6 MTHS FREE RENT. Port Charlotte 1/1, all AAA effic apt, VEN Island, house privileges. Util. incl. (941)-485-2266 Gulfcoast Realty Int’l Fred Smith Realty, Inc. G. Wynn, Lic. RE Broker $130/wk. + deposit. Call VENICE AVENUE tile $150 wk. all incl. furn, quiet, near bch, 941-766-7091 (941)-475-5686 (941) 766-8126 (941)-276-2681. WANTED Female Roomate RETAIL OR OFFICE USE Pets okay. Available $180/wk, incl cable&util. $460/mo, util included. 800-1600 sf, 2 Offices 750SQFT $750/MO OR now. (941)-575-6482 N/P, N/S.(941)-485-7053 PC- Italian Restaurant. PC Clean, furn., cable, (941)-488-8903 or 586- 1515 WATERFRONT and recp., area each. 1500SQFT $1500/MO BANANA BAY MOTEL internet, util. incl. no Excellent Following on Rt. Pt Charlotte 1/1 W/D pool, 7477 Venice Island Best in Murdock. (941)-497-0775 Furn. from $195 week pets, $400/ mo. 41. Great Location. 46 $550 Olean near hosp. 941-624-3055 incl. utilities, pool & dock 941-979-9625 Punta Gorda Waterfront. Seats. Turn-Key Operation. WORK SHOP, S. Venice, Annual, N/S, N/P Call Flip 1390 VACATION/SEAS (941)-743-4441 Half Price Sale Come See a Piece of Italy! ENGELWOOD, 2135sf, 450SF climate con- (941) 505-0482 RENTALS Extended Stay Program PC, New Home, looking First $124,900 takes it. $65K obo. 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All Quality Itmes, Oval Mahogany library FURNITURE table, glass top, 4 chairs, oSm appl & accessories table, Queen Anne din rm $175 646-721-5419 ture best offer. 941-257- NEED AN EMPLOYER Bedroom, Dining room Sofa, camel back, Very Moving Sale: Thurs - table, 6 chairs matching 8117 330-503-8495 WHO ISN’T AFRAID OF 1596 S. Venice Blvd. Living room & more. good cond. 2 matching Sun 8-5. 3665 Brook- china cab, Late Victorian 4 Ent. Center, Pine w/ 24” NEW TECHNOLOGY? lyn. Household, Furn, drawer marble top chest, Many to choose from. MOVING: FURNITURE, chairs. $850.obo Table SAT ONLY 9AM-? Toshiba TV. Exc. Cond. MAYBE IT’S TIME YOU Pics, NikNacs, Misc Items pair exotic wood glass 50-80% off Retail. Pkg APPLIANCES, DECOR, ALL and chairs. $850. 941- Corner of Spur front bookcases, set of 4 $295. (941)-575-7990 CHANGE JOBS - deals avail. Can Deliver NEW. 239-289-7583 575-8286 SAT. & SUN. 8am -4, & Warfield. hoop back kitchen chairs, ESTATE LIQUIDATORS AND SHARPEN YOUR Chinoiserie w/hardwood (941)-875-7726 Shelby & Hallcrest. No early sales! Quality Used Furniture, MR. MAGNET, Sun Flea Sofa, love seat, chaise SKILLS. birds & flowers, china by OUR ONLINE Custom jewelry, oriental Giant yard sale tools, Hutshenreuther, Bing & Antiques & Collectibles Market- complete line of lounge, black leather Cindy All Quality Items. Entire EMPLOYMENT JOB decor & dragons, china furniture, electronics,92 Grondahl, Mahogany bed- AT LOW LOW PRICES! magnetic products, incl Crawford edition, like new, Contents of home. 609 E Colonia Ln, MATCHING SOLUTION hutch, lots of misc. items Mustang GT & 99 Expedi- room set, Victorian rocking matt. pads. 50% off Sale $1,000. (941)-456-5171 tion Way too much to list. chair, Golden oak knee Nothing over $150 Pics Nokomis, Tues-Sat, WILL PROVIDE YOU 10-5pm. (941)-485-3040 SAT. & SUN., 8am- hold desk, wicker chaise Avail (941)-223-2625 Murphy Beds, SOFA, LOVESEAT & 2 WITH 100’S OF JOB 4pm, 1539 Lanco St. lounge, American Empire matching chairs. Brand LISTINGS WHERE YOU THURS/FRI/SAT, 8-?, period crotch mahogany Estate Sale. Everything Brand New! (Midway to Dewitt, left on 86 Cypress Rd. HUGE Allibert Porch Chair $20. Must Go. Refrig-Freezer, new condition CAN LOGIN TO YOUR Cottonwood, 2 blocks to chest of drawers, Victorian At Used Prices! MULTI FAMILY SALE! Col- Eastlake settee, Mahogany 34” Round Porch Table $3. Liv. Rm, Din. Rm, Fam. $500 o/b/o. ACCOUNT TO VIEW Lanco) Everything from (239)-768-7160 lectibles, Sterling, Bucs’ bookcase, walnut knee 941-475-9665 Rm, 61” T.V. 2 Bedroom 941-505-0258 POTENTIAL JOBS THAT Furniture to Novelties! hole desk, Mahog drum memoribila Tools, Furn, Sets w/ Linens. Qn Sz Bed MATCH YOUR Lots of Books, Tools, table, Pair Victorian arm- Antique China cabinet, wal- Natuzzi leather sofa chair Solid brass King Head- CRITERIA. Clothes, Too much to list! less chairs, 2-piece Matching Dresser, Chest Lawn & Garden. Inside & nut,61”hx32”wx14”d,$35 ottoman off-white, $350. board & frame. $200 YOUR PATH TO A Rain or shine. 544-1270 Mahogany parlor set, Vic- Of Drawers & End Table, Outside Entire House!! 0 941-575-7990 Powermatic shaper tool, Pushmower $25 BETTER JOB COULD torian ladies gents parlor Lanai Table, 4 Chairs & Sat. Only 8 a.m. chairs, Pair of Mahogany $100. (941) 575-9012. (941)-830-8121 BEGIN TODAY Antique Server, walnut, Foot Stool. (941) 764 - 26348 Asuncion, 6011 VENICE AREA period Empire sleigh beds, WWW.SUN-HERALD.COM fern stands, mag racks, 32”hx36”lx18.5”d, $400 0403 DEEP CREEK Inside GARAGE SALES Need To Place a THE CLASSIFIED side tables, Victorian mar- (941)-575-7990 Brought to you by Whole House Sale, Pris- ble top parlor table, FILING CABINET, 4-dr, lat- Classified Ad? ADVERTISING tine Antique Dining Rm, abstract by Littlefield, lift Antique stencil chairs eral, bge, legal, 42”x20” DEPT. SAT & SUN 9-? 429 top cedar chest, Leroy Lg. Wool Area Rugs, Darling Dr. Off Har- $150/pair, Steamer Trunk $75 (941)-661-7322 Enter your classified ad online Neiman colored serigraphs $45, Rocker $50, Flax and pay with your credit card. Beds, Cut Glass, Lots of bor MOVING Furn House- all three signed and num- GENERATOR, whole house, WILL BE CLOSED hold, torch planters, etc Wheel $50, 6piece patio It’s fast, easy, and convenient. Wicker & Rataan, Bar bered, glass & china 7KW, NIB, B&S. $1695. MEMORIAL DAY smalls, jewelry, hummels, set w/cushions $150, Go to sun-herald.com/classi- 6065 CLOTHING/ Stools, Lanai, Wall & (941)-628-0604 MONDAY, MAY 26TH Sat 8-1 2901 Her- collector plates... Over 26 Wicker armchair $50, fieds. other Decorations,House- hand made and machine Fast * Convenient * Easy JEWELRY mitage Blvd. Furn, Wicker etagere $100 Glass top stove $150.00 hold, misc. DON'T MISS made oriental carperts Sun-Herald.com/classifieds EARLY DEADLINES Baby crib, Books, HH small prayer rugs to room (941)-484-9851 Glass entry table $20.00 FOR CLASSIFIED LINE THIS ONE! email for flyer items & Much Misc. (Visa or Mastercard) Designer Wedding Gown, size, 10 by 14’ including Patio set 9 pcs. $300.00 ADS ARE AS [email protected] kirmans, bokaras, ispa- Bed Frame, Full w/mat- Size 8, Exc. Condition! hans, etc. Garage and yard FOLLOWS: $800. (941)-815-8693 SAT.8-12, 415 Carta- Sat 8:00AM 416 Nar- tress & boxspring. New call: 941-223-0468 El gena St. Dp. Crk. El vaezi St. ON THE tools, mower, chipper $80 (941)-496-8580 shreader, blowers, hand * Enter your classified ad and pay FOR MONDAY 5/26 & Top $$$ For Gold, Ster DVDs, collectibles, sport- ISLAND. Across from Epi- KARASTAN CARPET 165 with your credit card power tools, knick knacks, Bed, Queen Mattress and TUESDAY 5/27 ling, Antiques, Crystal, ing goods, electronics. thany. Lot of good stuff. tv sets, lamps yards, used, teal green, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week DIRECTIONS.. Box. Brand New - will sell used. Orig $65/yd. DEADLINE IS FRIDAY Porcelain, Coins, & knives THUR. FRI. SAT. 8am- Lockwood ridge, North of $175. Local 941-629-5550 $500/obo (941)-587-6100 5/23 @ 5PM D’LEGACIES 941-875-4667 2pm. 2384 Jamaica University to Country or 941-456-5555. Also have Manor Dr., East to T in Lamps, 3 table top, 1 St. MOVING SALE. Furn. KING. HAVE A SAFE & Road or North to 79th Ave. floor, $15 each. good 6070 ANTIQUES household, all must go! HAPPY HOLIDAY! Plaza and follow the signs Bed - Mattress/Box. New - cond., (941)-629-0144 COLLECTIBLES to house. will sell $100. Local 941- other items to be listed 6007 PUNTA GORDA AREA Suncoast 629-5550/941-456-5555. LIVING ROOM FURNI- PUNTA GORDA and photos will be posted TURE 6040 TV/STEREO/ NORTH PORT COINS GARAGE SALES Humane after May 16th. BEDROOM SETS camel back yellow custom OFFICE RADIO IS BUYING Society numbers given out Turn Your Old Coins into Deep Crk 26326 will have a 51% off at 8 AM. 5pcs. At least 15 differ- sofa w/custom pillows Sales Tax will be charged. 32” RCA Console TV, Cash, We are Buying US & Melo Ct Sat. 8 to 3 sale on donated ent sets STARTING AT $400, antique finish dark HAS MOVED Foreign Coins, Old Paper merchandise (items All exempt buyers must $175. & 2 Glasstop Cock- pm Fridge, tools, furn, register and have a valid Qn $1400 King $1500 wood chairs $75 ea, 3 Money & All Bullion Gold & Sil- with white tags) at FREE DELIVERY tail Tables, $40. & $70. printers. misc. our Thrift Store at FL Drivers Lic. or out of carved wood glass top ver in any cond. Also Buying state tax Cert. on file. From (941)-743-0567 FRI. & SAT. 8AM-? our. Also a great (941)-815-6727 tables $150, exotic floor All Gold Jewelry Used or Bro- sving on clothing. lamp $45, decorations. 331 SULLIVAN ST ken. 9041 Alfred Blvd. Off All items must be removed 36” Toshiba TV w/48” cus- NEW LOCATION BEDS! BEDS! BEDS! 941-830-0601 to tom corner armoire/tv North Port Coins Jones Loop Rd. Moving or arrangements made by 14291 Tamiami Trl 656 S Tamiami Trail, 3PM that day. No one will An Absolute Deal, Nasa 312 SULLIVAN ST stand $200 (941)-321- sale. Linens, decorative Venice, Rialto Livingroom Set, sofa & (Winn Dixie Shopping Center) items, antiques, pictures, be there at the house after Memory Foam Mattress (The former 5127 Shopping Center on Sat. May 24, all sales are loveseat, coffee table, 2 or call 941-240-5560 furniture, clothes, TV’s, Qn $398; Kg $498 Orig PURPLE HOUSE) Sat. May 24th final. Tempurpedic from $698; end tables, $400, 646- 55” Philips HDTV 1080i stereo, household, more THIS IS A LICENSED, ALWAYS BUYING Adjustable bed starting 721-5419 Projection. 5 yrs. old. BONDED ESTATE SALE @ $799. Free delivery. Sterling Silver, Quilts. FRI. &SAT., 8am- HELD BY Marble diningroom table $600. OBO 941-627-9344 www.mattressdr.com Paintings, Furniture. 3pm, 1205 Winward SARASOTA AUCTION w/8 swival rocker chairsl BUSINESS HOURS Ct. PGI. MOVING SALE! Showroom @ 4305 Dish 500 + extreme NEW ENGLAND 9am-3:30pm GALLERY. $900 (941)-650-4220 Everything Must Go!!! AB 896, AU 1299. Clark Rd. Sarasota 941- FBA box $200 ANTIQUES JEFF CARLSON 921-4010 Open 7 Days MATT, box springs & Monday - Friday (941)-724-4561 Friday 8-3 & Saturday (941) 639 -9338 AUCTIONEER. frame,nearly new Qn size, 9-1. 1309 Columbian Come join us at our 941-485-3141 RCA 62” Big Screen TV Dr. Home remodeled, NEW location in the BR SET (KIDS) from Rooms $85. (941)-625-0309 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Maddy’s Antiques to Go. Ex cond full loft bed $600. 941-473-2616 many items. CHEAP! Rialto to celebrate MEMORY FOAM MAT- 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. will be OPEN our new surround- Advertise in w/ desk Locker & dress- Saturday 8-12, 3330 TRESS See ad under beds TV, 52” RCA projection, Memorial Day, 11-4, ings!!! er. $675/obo (941)-423- Ash St. Something The Classifieds! www.mattressdr.com (941) 205-1000 $200. (941)-235-1746 or Downtown Arcadia for everyone!!! 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Rod Walinchus Conservation Commis- rwalinchus@ sion crossed my desk CAPT. ROD WALINCHUS sun-herald.com proclaiming May 17-23 as National Safe Boat- may save your life.” SALES MANAGER ing Week in Florida and We know that wearing Steve Akers I toyed with the idea of a life jacket should be a 941-206-1288 writing about it. Then, no-brainer, especially if Bill Hempel wrote, the weather is on the “Once overboard, it’s rough side, but the MARKETING tough to re-enter” (see reality is that we don’t Chris Beckett page 4) and Tom wear them. They’re Jessica Lanzilotta Johnson sent in the first bulky, hot, get in the part of a three-part way and are generally DESIGN column about his uncool. After all, we’re Josh Olive harrowing experience experienced boaters, Published by in the water (page 7). macho to the max, Sun Coast Media Group So, here’s some infor- aren’t we? Life jackets David Dunn-Rankin, Publisher mation that may make are for children, the you sit up and take inexperienced and REGULAR notice and hopefully be sissies — or are they? I’ll PHOTO PROVIDED BY FWC/TIM DONOVAN CONTRIBUTORS safe on the water. bet most of you keep The FWC reported 77 your life jackets stowed Life jackets can come in the form of a comfortable, lightweight belt pack. Capt. Ralph Allen boating fatalities during in a locker under a pile Greg Bartz 2007. This report led to of junk and haven’t had automatically inflate. FWC’s 2007 Florida month in 2007 was Corbin Dyer Gov. Charlie Crist and them out in the open Others are worn around Boating Accident March with 12 fatali- Dave Hack Florida’s cabinet mem- and readily accessible the waist like a belt or Statistical Report: ties. May and June Bill Hempel bers to pass a resolution in ages. I’ll even wager small fanny pack. They’re • There were 668 total followed, with 9 each. proclaiming May 17-23 that most of you have lightweight, comfortable, reportable boating • 48 percent of the fatal Tom Johnson as National Safe Boating never donned one approved by the United accidents in 2007. accidents occurred Gene Kingery Week in Florida. The when casually boating. States Coast Guard and • 38 percent of the fatal between the hours of 12 G.B. Knowles FWC is using this event Who needs a life jacket reliable. accidents were falls p.m. and 8 p.m. Capt. Mike Manis to announce the kickoff when we could stand A handy rescue overboard (25 accidents • 90 percent of the Josh Olive of the “Wear it Florida” up in most of the places product, the Mustang with 26 victims) victims of fatal boating Capt. Dave Pinkham campaign, which is we fish? Tom Johnson Survival Rescue Stick, is • 56 percent of the accidents were males Joe Polidoro aimed at encouraging can answer that ques- a floatation device that fatal accidents were in (69). Capt. Rod Walinchus boaters of all ages to tion for you. can be thrown in a man vessels less then 17 feet • 70 percent of the Will White wear a life jacket while Today, there are a overboard situation and in length. Operators involved in boating. variety of life jacket styles automatically inflates • The leading cause of reportable boating Capt. Jay Withers “Drowning is the that don’t restrict move- after contact with the death in fatal boating accidents had no formal ...... leading cause of death in ment, aren’t bulky and water. It’s small and can accidents was drowning boater education. WATERLINE boating accidents, and are hardly noticeable be stowed easily, so it’s (55percent). Stay save and stay DIRECTORY there’s an easy fix — when worn, so there’s quickly accessible. • The deadliest alive. Boaters’ Bargains wear a life jacket,” said really no reason to not Life jackets are like 941-206-1276 Lt. Ed Cates of the FWC’s wear them. Check out seat belts in automobiles [email protected] Division of Law Enforce- your boating and fishing — if worn, they will save On The Cover: Display Advertising PHOTO PROVIDED ment. “There are several catalogs or go online to lives. Unfortunately, 941-206-1288 styles of life jackets see the latest lifesaving there are those among [email protected] available that won’t styles. Some are worn us who wear neither. Not Dave Galloway caught his first permit 13 miles out of Stump Pass. Editorial interfere with your like suspenders and convinced yet? Here are [email protected] boating experience and either manually or some statistics from the May 22, 2008 Page 3

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By now, the in front of my eyes. something tugged it to be satisfied clutching I a fishing trip cat’s-paws had become I was beating my legs away and I felt a jagged the outside of the boat, Wednesday, May 14. full-fledged white caps. frantically and sudden- pain near my elbow. resting one arm on the But I met the Grim I am not completely ly the rope let go. I The line from one of vest and treading water. Reaper face-to-face. It certain about the next floated to the surface my rods had tangled Treading water takes was 6:30 a.m. when I set of events, so bear spitting and coughing, the vest straps. And I a lot of energy, especial- launched from the with me. I was cutting but physically unwittingly planted the ly when errant waves Charlotte Beach Com- up some bait pieces on unharmed. Later, I dangling hook an inch are crashing into the far plex. I was alone in my the console in front of discovered the anchor deep into the flesh on side of the Gheenoe little 13-foot Gheenoe me when a huge wave rope had snapped off my arm. I could feel the hull, smacking the with its 6-hp Tohatsu TOM JOHNSON swept over the gunnels the swivel holding it to rod brushing against gunnels against my motor. The winds were near the stern. I the boat. That in turn the back of my legs. head. Like the wolf that light and smelled of the turning point in my described it as a “rogue released its wrapped Now I started getting chews off his own paw smoke. Unusually, the unforeseen adventure. wave” to the Florida tension around my worried. I am a good to escape a trap, I knew breeze was coming out A part of me said, “It’s Fish and Wildlife ankle. And probably swimmer. The water I would have to rip the of the east. starting to look too Conservation Commis- saved my life. was fairly warm. With large hook out of my My plan that day was rough. Maybe you sion, but in retrospect, The boat was floating the life vest on, I believe arm. But maybe it to catch some bait and should go back.” But I am not so sure. Why? hull up. I grabbed the I possibly could have could wait. Somebody drift fish in open water the selfish and general- Because another wall center groove with my made it to land, or at was sure to see me for small tarpon, sharks, ly stupid part of me of water hit the boat left arm to brace myself least gotten into a soon. It’s a well-traveled and cobia. 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Since catching only 28 bass in two thirds of a day of fishing was apparently grounds for an apology, I couldn’t help but wonder how many fish it would take to rate a trip as great. Patti and I were saying CAPT. RALPH ALLEN goodbye to David Clark, a personable, low-key and crankbaits. In softshell turtle on a fisherman who had been addition to our 28 bass, crankbait. Like you our guide for a very Patti caught a nice probably did, I first interesting day on from pond to pond as pounds, all healthy, fish were caught on dark catfish and Dave assumed he had several ponds in central necessary. They also use chunky fish full of fight. colored plastic worms, performed a first (at snagged the turtle but a Florida not far from Fort this equipment to While we didn’t see any but we also caught a few least to me) when he Meade in Polk County. recover fish from ponds lunkers, there was on lizards, spinnerbaits caught an eight-pound BASSIN’ | P12 The ponds were on land disrupted by the mining another Mosaic boat owned by Mosaic process and are thus fishing in nearby ponds Fertilizer and were on a capable of maintaining that managed a fish of tract that had been strip healthy populations of just under six pounds. mined for phosphate gamefish including bass, During our several hours approximately 30 years crappie and catfish and of fishing we actually ago. 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John boat, ex. 22’ Proline 2004 Walk with Fiberglass hardtop. early to mid April. The spawning. The rest of areas had flooded wide, 30 Johnson, troll. 7333 MISC. BOATS mtr, galv. trlr. 941-315- 200 Horse Mercury with first fish to arrive from the year (when they’re basements. Schools and 9091 low hours. GPS, Radio, 9’ ZODIAC Style Dinghy, Safety equipment and the Chesapeake Bay are in the ocean), they are many businesses were 14’ CAROLINA SKIFF, 5HP Nissan Engine. new 2008 dual axle trail- $500. (941)-639-3297 herring. A few weeks DAVE HACK vegetarians. closed for days and days. 1999. 2004 Honda 4 er with brakes. Asking $ stroke 20hp O/B later, hickory shad would Now the ’60s and ’70s Then the news came 27,000 please call 941- 7334 OUTBOARD/ engine, 2 live wells, 723-1360. arrive. In early or mid I would eventually lose had arrived and starting about the Susquehanna elec. tilt, center cock MARINE ENGINES 25’ CHRIS CRAFT cabin pit, control & wheel, May, the larger white these fish a quarter of a in mid-April my fishing River having major cruiser, w/trlr., beautiful 120HP I/O Merc. Cruis- trolling motor, casting boat, needs engine, er $500; Dashboard (American) shad would mile down river. I was buddy and I would take flooding. The area below desk, swivel seats and $2995. (941)-627-1444 gauges for I/O w/ trailer, $4,200. (941)- arrive. Back in those days using small, live bluegills off from work about the dam was a disaster. comps & controlls & the dam virtually and anything I hooked noon and meet on U.S. 1 The millions of small fry 629-8171 25’ PROLINE W.A.C. 1988 w/1999 Twin 225 many other boat parts. blocked these migrating was usually big. Every near Baltimore. 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hesitate to repeat. to be auctioned at fishing charter boats and BASSIN’ Unfortunately this fundraisers around the back bay guide boats From page 9 program is not open to state. I’d bought our trip located at Fishermen’s the public because at the Charlotte County Village Marina in Punta close examination Mosaic operates their Coastal Conservation Gorda. He can be reached showed that the turtle VIP fishing program as a Association banquet in by phone at 941-639- had the rear treble hook public relations tool February. I’ll be bidding 0969 or by e-mail at from the plug complete- rather than a commer- again next year. captain@kingfisherfleet. ly inside its mouth. All cial venture. Mosaic Let’s go fishing! com for boating or the fish (and the turtle) rewards some of their Captain Allen owns fishing information or were released. good customers with and operates the King with questions you want It was a very good day, these fishing trips and Fisher Fleet of sightseeing to see answered in one that I would not also donates many trips tour boats, deep sea WaterLine.

PHOTOS PROVIDED BY RALPH ALLEN

Above, Capt. Ralph and Mosaic guide Dave Clark with a typical phosphate pit largemouth bass.

At left, Patti Pierron with a worm-caught bass.

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Maybe someone could The life vest was hopelessly CAPSIZED hear a sharp noise. The tangled in line. I still had to Safe boating class From page 7 paddle quickly cracked in tread water to stay partially half and became useless. afloat. Somewhere into my Coast Guard Auxiliary understanding the “rules of I saw some boats as the After about an hour in the second hour, I was on the Flotilla 87 is offering a three- the road,” and many other waves bobbed the green water, hypothermia set in, verge of passing out. A very day Boating Safely program important things a safe hull of my Gheenoe up and and I began to shiver. rational sounding voice in at Lemon Bay Park in Engle- boater needs to know. Suc- down. But they obviously Worse, my thoughts were my head was saying, “Why wood on June 9, 10, and 11 cessful completion of this couldn’t see me or hear my becoming clouded and the fight it? Just let go. Nobody’s from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The program will qualify the yells for help. The fairly continual ingestion of the coming anyway. It will be a program includes basic student to receive the Florida light plastic paddle was seawater was making me great story. You just won’t information about proper Boater ID Card required for drifting nearby. I grabbed it nauseous and dizzy. It was be around to write it.” small boat operation, trailer- anyone under the age of 21 to and tried to wave it back now or never for the hook. I Next Week: The Rescue ing, coastal navigation, operate a power boat of over and forth in the air to gritted my teeth and pulled Tom Johnson, the marlinspike (knot tying), 10 hp in Florida waters. A signal somebody. It only the hook straight out of my Fumbling Fisherman, is an boating laws, required and nominal fee of $25 per served to rob me of more arm. I knew I was in trouble award-winning outdoor recommended safety equip- person will be charged to energy. As a last resort, I because it didn’t even hurt. humor writer.You can ment, how to read and cover the cost of materials. To started banging it on the As it turned out, the hook contact Tom at understand aids to naviga- register, call Lee Waters at hull in a drum-like fashion. removal was for naught. [email protected]. tion (markers and buoys), 941-697-9435.

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12’ Scrambler XT Angler: Affordable choice for 14' RIVER SKIFF, FLAT BOTTOM, TUNNEL HULL with 15'4" GHEENOE $949.00 Plenty of fishing room, sleek, & 17’ 1985 MC Kee Craft Center Console: New Upholstery, Fishing. 12’ with a bow hatch, and two rod holders, deluxe seats, and back rests, 2 HP Island Hopper Out- streamlined, easy to paddle, w/option of trolling motor or Depth Sounder, VHF, 2 New Batteries, Auto Battery Charger, board motor $999.00. BOOMHOWER'S SALES (941) OB motor, MORE. BOOMHOWER SALES (941)637-9337 90hp Evinrude, Tilt, Trim Runs Good, Single Axle Galvanized Only 49lbs, $499 Call 941-966-5477 SILENT 637-9337 5229 Duncan Road, Punta Gorda, Fl. 33982 5229 Hwy 17, Punta Gorda FL. Visit: http://www.ghee- Tr ailer w/New Tires. Boat, Motor, Trailer $4,295 CRYSTAL SPORT OUTFITTER Visit: http://www.gheenoes.com noes.com CAY CENTER 941-639-6603 www.crystalcay.com

13 PROWLER: One of the Most popular Angler 14’6” 1995 STARCRAFT 14.6 Fisherman: 30hp Yamaha, 15'6 CLASSIC GHEENOE (WHITE) w/ stick steering, 9.8 17' 1997 Pro Line 1700 CC: 2006 Evinrude E-TEC 90 Kayaks on the market. 13’ long, only 54lbs, Sta- Very Low Hours, New Tilt, Trim, Full Custom Cover, Trailer, hp 4 stroke Tohatsu, and Jack Plate, and Galv. Trailer Warranty 8/2009, New flip-back cooler seat, control box, Livewell, Fishing Chair, Depth Finder, Turn Key Fishing $5, 278.00 ANDY BOOMHOWER SALES (941) 637-9337 cables, harness, steering helm & cable. Swim platform bility for $450lbs. Asking $779 Call 941-966- Machine. Reduced $2,995 Call BAYSHORE MARINE 5229 Duncan Road, Puntta Gorda, Fl. 33982 OR VISIT with ladder. Great boat, Best OB available. Trailer included 5477 SILENT SPORT OUTFITTER 941-627-5777 www.bayshoremarinefl.com http://www.gheenoes.com at $9,995 Call Ray Manatee1 Mobile Marine 866-432-8570 a :r

13’ CAYUGA 130: Sea Kayak blends efficiency, 14’6” 2000 American Daysailer: Mainsail, Jib, Galva- 16' TRADITIONAL SQ. STERN CANOE with deluxe 17’ 2004 KEY LARGO: Flats/Bay Boat, 90hp Saltwater speed and performance that avid paddlers crave nized Trailer, Kicker Bracket, Fun, Affordable, With current seats, and 2 HP Island Hopper Outboard motor $999. Mercury, New Trolling Motor, 2 Livewells, Nice Trailer, and the stability a novice will appreciate. $884 gas prices, this boat makes sense. Asking $3,995 BOOMHOWER'S SALES (941) 637-9337 5229 Duncan DepthFinder, Ready for Flats Fishing. BLOWOUT $8,900 Call 941-966-5477 SILENT SPORT OUTFIT- Offers Call BAYSHORE MARINE 941-627-5777 Road, Punta Gorda, Fl. 33982 Visit: http://www.ghee- Call BAYSHORE MARINE 941-627-5777 TER www.bayshoremarinefl.com noes.com www.bayshoremarinefl.com Page 14 May 22, 2008

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17' 2005 Sundance Skiff 17 F, large baitwell. No engine, 18' 8" 2001 Smokecraft Deckboat powered 19’6” 2003 SEA FOX 196 Bayboat: Tunnel Hull, Shallow 20’ 2004 Triton Sea Hunt CC: 150hp Yamaha 4- it is rigged for a 50 HP Evinrude E-TEC, all controls by a Evinrude E90FPLSSH 90hp. Asking Draft, Fuel Efficient, 135hp Mercury 4 Stroke, Boat used stroke 145hrs, Dry stored, livewell, rod holders, Front/Rear Stg/seating, washdown system, encl. and cables are here. ASKING $3,500 Call Ray at 866- $8,995 Details Scotties Canvas & Marine 29 Hours, Brand New Condition, New over 28K, STEAL head, garmin 240 w/blue chart. Great for fishing! 432-8570. to arrange financing and sea trial Outfitters, 239-995-1196 BoatSales@Scotti- @ $16,490 Call BAYSHORE MARINE 941-627-5777 Asking $18,900 Offers 941-637-7788 STAR- BOARD YACHT [email protected] esCanvas.com WWW.ScottiesCanvas.com www.bayshoremarinefl.com ? Al • - 4

17’ BOSTON WHALER: Center Console: 2005 18'0" 2004 Glastron GX-180 SF powered by 20’ 1984 Wellcraft V20 CC: 2004 140hp Suzuki 4 Stroke, 20’ 2005 Twin Vee 20 Fishing Cat: 140hp Suzuki 90hp Yamaha 4-Stroke, 60hrs, 20 Gallon Built in a Yamaha 2001 4Stroke 115hp. Asking SS Prop, Tons of Garmin Electronics, Color GPS, Lg 4Stroke, Apx 200hrs, Custom Aluminum Trailer, Garmin Tank, Cooler Seat, Garmin Plotter/Sounder, SS $14,170 Details Scotties Canvas & Marine Livewell, Nice Offshore or Bay Boat. ASKING $9,990 Call GPS, DF, Livewell, Cooler Seat, Much More Rides like a Bimini, Trailer. Very Nice Rig! Asking $8,500 Call Outfitters, 239-995-1196 BoatSales@Scotti- BAYSHORE MARINE 941-627-5777 www.bayshore- 25’ boat Asking $24,900 Call BAYSHORE MARINE Steve 941-639-4671 PG esCanvas.com WWW.ScottiesCanvas.com marinefl.com 941-627-5777 www.bayshoremarinefl.com

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18’ 1999 Wellcraft 180 Fisherman: 115hp Johnson. Great 18’5” 2003 Maxum SR:ij Only 30hrs, 4.3 Mercruiser, Nice 20' 1994 Hydra Sports 20 DC, 2005 Suzuki 4-stroke 140 17’ 1997 Sea Hunt Bay/Flats Boat Great for boat, Great running condition. Hummingbird 200 DX FF Shape, Galvanized Trailer, Great Look with a Great Ride!, hp, 80hrs., Very clean, Includes trailer, $16,995 Lowe's Running in Shallow Waters, Mercury/Force 125, $7,995. 2005 Magic Tilt alum trailer available ($1000) but Way below blue book. ONLY $12,900 Financing Avail- Marine Sales 239-642-3439 or 239-775-5639 Email Trailer, LOaded with Options. Ready to Fish ONLY not included in sale. Call Ray at 866-432-8570 to arrange able Call BAYSHORE MARINE 941-627-5777 [email protected] Pictures @ www.lmsfl.com $7,900 Financing Avail., Major Credit Cards sea trial, financing, & purchase Manatee Mobile Marine www.bayshoremarinefl.com Accepted Sun Harbor LLC 941-698-9100

18’ 2001 Logic Marine 180 Bay, powered by 2003 115hp 19’ 1978 Boston Whaler CC: Completely refurbished and 20’ 1995 NEPTUNE 202 WA 115hp Johnson OB, 17’ 2000 RENDEZVOUS Deck Boat: Very Low Johnson, less than 75hrs, live well, holding tank, trolling a must see boat. 2004 Yamaha 150, this is the cleanest DepthFinder, GPS, Bimini, Trailer, Basic CG Pkg, Great Hours, Like New, All Covers, Head, Electronics, 5.0L Mercruiser, Still in break in period, Must See motor, captains chair, GPS, Trailer Asking $12,900. Call engine I have ever seen. Mechanical jack plate, full bow Florida Boat, Turn Key & Ready to Fish. . ONLY $19,990 Financing Avail., Major Credit (239)649-7711 GulfCoast Boat & Yacht Sales www.gulf- and side rail. Bimini top. 2004 Magic Tilt trailer included at Reduced to Sell $7,900 Call BAYSHORE MARINE Cards Accepted Sun Harbor LLC 941-698- 9100 coastboatsales.com $16,995 Call Ray Manatee Mobile Marine 866-432-8570 941-627-5777 www.bayshoremarinefl.com

t 18' 2007 Glastron GT-185 powered by a Volvo 19’6” 2000 OSPREY Aquapsort 196: 2001 Honda 130hp 20' 2003 Bayliner 205 Bowrider powered by 18’ 2004 Carolina Skiff: Sea Chaser, Flats Boat, Penta 3.0L 135hp. Asking $18,995 Details 4 Stroke, 4 Blade SS Prop, Bimini, Full Cover, GPS, Depth a Mercruiser Alpha One 220hp . Asking like brand new, Not 1 Flaw w/Suzuki 4-Stroke 115hp, & MinnKota Trolling Motor, Excellent Trailer BiScotties Canvas & Marine Outfitters, 239- $11,995 Details Scotties Canvas & Marine Finder, Nice Trailer, ASKING $12.900 Call BAYSHORE & Poling Platform, Boat is Ready for Fishing. ONLY 995-1196 [email protected] Outfitters, 239-995-1196 BoatSales@Scotti- MARINE 941-627-5777 www.bayshoremarinefl.com $21,900 Financing Avail., Major Credit Cards WWW.ScottiesCanvas.com " esCanvas.com WWW.ScottiesCanvas.com Accepted Sun Harbor LLC 941-698-9100 May 22, 2008 Page 15

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21’ 1996 SEA SWIRL 2100 Dual Console: Great 21’ 1987 DONZI:, 350 Chevy 260hp Mercruiser Mag, 21' 2007 Glastron GS 219: Powered by a Volvo 22’ Hurricane 211 Fundeck, 150hp Yamaha, low hours, Fishing Boat, 22 Gal. Bait Tank, Bimini, Boat Cover, 420hrs, New Exhaust Manifolds & Risers, New Upholstery, Penta SX-A (220HP). Asking $24,995. Details Electronics, Stereo, ONLY $11,900 Financing Batteries, Floor, Brand New Red Custom canvas cockpit electronics, trailer, full boat cover. Priced to sell at. $29,500 Scotties Canvas & Marine Outfitters, 239- Avail., Major Credit Cards Accepted Sun Har- Cover, Tandem Axle Trailer (Galvanized Roller type w/New Call (239)649-7711 GulfCoast Boat & Yacht Sales bor LLC 941-698-9100 Winch MORE Boat, Motor, Trailer Reduced $9,950 CRYS- 995-1196 [email protected] TAL CAY CENTER 941-639-6603 www.crystalcay.com WWW.ScottiesCanvas.com www.gulfcoastboatsales.com

21’ 2005 SEA PRO: SV21 T-Top, Yamaha 150 4- 21’ 1989 MAKO 212 WA: 1997 Johnson Ocean Runner 21’ 2007 HURRICANE Sundeck: Fish Pkg, 22’ Hurricane 226 Fundeck, 3 Fish Chairs, Livewell, Bimi- stroke, less than 100hrs. Too many options to list. 225hp, 200hrs, New Water Pump & tstats, Lower Unit Ser- Recirculating Livewell, Trolling Motor, Removable ni Top, Mariner 150hp OB, Seat Covers, Porta Potty, Runs Fishing Chair & Fishbox, Potty, Great family & Ski- 50% Less than New boat price Owner motivated viced, SS Prop, Trim Tabs, Dual Batteries w/Switch, Loran, ing boat. 150hp Yamaha 4-Stroke, MORE & Looks Great Only $5,995 Lowe's Marine Sales 239- ONLY $19,990 Financing Avail., Major Credit VHF, Reduced $6,995 What a Buy! Call BAYSHORE $34,900 Offers 941-637-7788 STARBOARD 642-3439 or 239-775-5639 Email [email protected] Pic- YACHT [email protected] Cards Accepted Sun Harbor LLC 941-698-9100 MARINE 941-627-5777 www.bayshoremarinefl.com tures @ www.lmsfl.com

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24’ 2001 Sea Ray Weekender Cruiser, Day, or 21’ 1996 AQUASPORT 215 Explorer: WAC, Well Kept, Fish 21’5” 2005 Shallow Sport: Guide Flats Fishing Boat, 22’ Sea Hunt Triton 220, 200hp HPDI, 300hrs, T-Top, full Weekend Trips, 5.7L Dual Props. Mercruiser Bravo Well, Bimini, 200hp Johnson Ocean Runner, B&S Galvanized Tr ue 3” draft, Yamaha 200hp HPDI VMax, Jack Plate, Hyd electronics, live well, fish holding tanks, clean. Competivly III, Many Options to Choose from ONLY $29,990 Double Axle Trailer, Custom Mooring Cover, Potty, Very Clean Steering, 40Gal Livewell, Plus baitwell, Tandem Axle priced at. $23,000 Call (239)649-7711 GulfCoast Boat & Financing Avail., Major Credit Cards Accepted Sun & Well Taken Care of. REDUCED $13,999.99 CRYSTAL CAY Tr ailer, Great Buy Asking $29,900 Call BAYSHORE Yacht Sales www.gulfcoastboatsales.com Harbor LLC 941-698-9100 CENTER 941-639-6603 www.crystalcay.com MARINE 941-627-5777 www.bayshoremarinefl.com

24’ 2005 SEA PRO: Center Console, Boat is like 21’ 1997 SEA RAY 215 Express: Clean, Less than 200 22' 1981 Cobia 228:Walkaround: 1991 Yamaha 250 mounted 22’10” 1986 Imperial 23 WAC 205hp Mercruisr, Brand New, 225hp Yamaha 4-Stroke, Very Very Low hrs 5.7 Mercruiser 260HP. Equipped w/Transom Shower, on alum engine bracket. SS prop. Nice boat in excellent condi- DepthFinder, VHF, Stereo, Compass, Potty, Bimini, Much Hours, T-Top, Jackplate, Power Poll, Trolling Motor, Many Electronics. WAS $39,900 Now ONLY Encl. Head w/Potty, Dual Batteries, Cockpit Cover, Bimini tion for $4,995. Life jackets, anchor and all equipment includ- MOre, Many new Parts, Great on Fuel. $37,900 Financing Avail., Major Credit Cards VHF, Bottom Paint. Ready, No Trailer, But we can provide ed. Tandem Galvanized Magic Tilt trailer with mounted spare PRICED to Sell $2,800 Call BAYSHORE MARINE Accepted Sun Harbor LLC 941-698-9100 one for you $13,500 Call 941-359-0390 Sara Bay Marina Call Ray Manatee Mobile Marine 866-432-8570. 941-627-5777 www.bayshoremarinefl.com

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26’ 1990 OFFSHORE: Great boat completely 21' 2003 Wellcraft 210 Fisherman CC, Yamaha 150 EFI, 22' 1998 Angler, 200 HP Mercury & Trailer... Like NEW! 23’ 1987 Formula 223 LS: 7.4 Mercruiser, Freshly Rebuilt, restored Almost new everything, Great Fishing boat, 128hrs, T-Top, Nice Electronics, Anchor, Windlass, ($11,980.00)Now $10,900. CRYSTAL CAY CENTER 941-639- New Cover, Canvas, Ready for Some Fast Fun. Boat Rides Ready for Offshore today. Trailer, bimini, Make Offer Indoor stored, $18,995 Lowe's Marine Sales 239-642- 60mph+, Thru Hull Exhaust. Great Ride & Sound 6603 www.crystalcay.com ONLY $8,990 Financing Avail., Major Credit 3439 or 239-775-5639 Email [email protected] Pictures ASKING $10.990 Call BAYSHORE MARINE 941-627-5777 Cards Accepted Sun Harbor LLC 941-698-9100 @ www.lmsfl.com www.bayshoremarinefl.com

27’ 1989 EXOTIC Center Console: Made for 21' 2004 HURRICANE 201 FUNDECK, YAMAHA 115HP 22' 2003 Bayliner 2252 Cierra Express Cuddy, Mer- 23’ 1990 Chaparral Sport Cruiser: 1990 260hp Chevy, Good Shallow Water, Custom Made, Plenty of Comfortable 4-STROKE, BIMINI TOP ONLY $14,995 Lowe's cruiser 5.0, V-berth, Galley, Enclosed Head, GPS, F/F, Condition, 1989 Galvanized Trailer, 2 Tops, FF, Am/Fm Cas- Seating, Great for Fishing, Skiing, MORE ONLY Includes trailer, $21,000 Lowe's Marine Sales 239-642- sette Radio, Cuddy Cabin, Potty, Sink & Bar. Great Family Marine Sales 239-642-3439 or 239-775-5639 Email $11,900 Financing Avail., Major Credit Cards 3439 or 239-775-5639 Email [email protected] Pictures Boat. Boat, Motor, Trailer Reduced $4,995 CRYSTAL CAY Accepted Sun Harbor LLC 941-698-9100 [email protected] Pictures @ www.lmsfl.com @ www.lmsfl.com CENTER 941-639-6603 www.crystalcay.com Page 16 May 22, 2008

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23' 1998 Chaparral 232 Sunesta Deck, Bimini top, Can- 24' 2000 Proline 241 WAC, FUEL EFFICIENT 24ft World Cat Center Console 2000 T-130HP 25' 2003 Sea Fox 257 CC, T- To p, GPS, Fishfinder, Bow quiet 2004 4-Stroke Yamaha 225, 2yrs ext. wty. vas Covers, FishFinder, VHF, Stereo, Enclosed Head, Hard top, Garmin color GPS, FF, plus a 2000 tan- Honda Four Strokes, T-Top, New Electronics Cushions, Mercury 225 HP, enclosed head, incl trailer, runs Clean $13,995 Lowe's Marine Sales 239-642-3439 or dem axle trailer. Perfect for overnight stays or off- and looks great, REDUCED $21,995 LOWES shore fishing!This boat wont last long! REDUCED ASKING $41,000 Redfish Yacht Brokers, 239-775-5639 Email [email protected] Pictures @ $25,900 Offers 941-637-7788 STARBOARD MARINE SALES Call 239-642-3439 or 239-775-5639 941-639-9400 www.redfishyacht.com www.lmsfl.com YACHT [email protected] Email: [email protected] Pictures @ www.lmsfl.com

23’ 2001 Four Winns Horizon Bowrider 230hp 24’ 2000 SEA SWIRL: 200hp Johnson, Batteries, Gel, only 25’ 1987 PROLINE 250 WAC: Tw in 1999 Johnson 150hp, 25’ 2005 COBALT 255: 420HP Volvo Penta 8.1GXi DP, low Volvo penta I/O, 277 hrs, Mooring cover, Potty, Bimi- 2yrs Old, 5yr wty, VHF, FF, GPS, Bimini, Full Canvas Encl., Hard Top, GPS, VHF, FF, Windlass, Anchor, Offshore hrs, Galley w/ Transom Shower, Bimini, Compass, Docking ni, Swim platform, boarding ladder, 2-new Batteries 2006! Excellent shape! Perfect for the whole family. Storage Cover, Potti, Double Bunk, Excellent. Cushions & Quests into the open water. Stable & Smooth Ride Lights, This Boat Is Loaded and Ready to Go LOTS MORE REDUCED $22,900 Call 941-637-7788 STAR- Upholstery, Sink, Compass, Lots More. ASKING $22,900 $13.990 Call BAYSHORE MARINE 941-627-5777 A MUST SEE VESSEL Asking $58,300 Call 941-359- BOARD YACHT [email protected] CRYSTAL CAY CENTER 941-639-6603 www.crystalcay.com www.bayshoremarinefl.com 0390 Sara Bay Marina

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23’ 2002 SEA Fox 230 CC: T- To p, Powered by 200hp EFI Mer- 24’ 2007 COBALT 240: Owner’s Loss-Your Gain: 10hrs, 25’ 1987 PROLINE WAC: Tw in 1999 150hp Johnson, 25’ 2005 Triton 2486 WA: Loaded, Fishing Ready! Twin cury with SS Prop, 200 Very Low Hrs, Dual Livewells, Wash WormVolvo Penta 5.7 GXI 320hp Duo Prop, 5yr Transf Wty, GPS, Hard Top, GPS, VHF, FF, Windlass, ANchor Ready for Off- F150 Yamaha’s, 105hrs, Mfg Warranty on engines & Boat, Down, FishFinder, DepthFinder, Aluminum Trailer FF, Bimini, Mooring Cover, Transom Shower, CD Player, shore Quests in the Open Water, Very Stable & Smooth . Dual Axle swing tounge Trailer. Garmin GPS, FF, Hard Top, Reduced $16,900 Call BAYSHORE MARINE Potty, MORE ASKING $59,361 Call 941-359-0390 Sara Priced to Sell $13,900 Call BAYSHORE MARINE Spreader Lights, Trim Tabs, READY REDUCED $58,600 941-627-5777 www.bayshoremarinefl.com Bay Marina 941-627-5777 www.bayshoremarinefl.com Call 941-359-0390 Sara Bay Marina

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24' 1986 Grady White 240 Offshore cuddy, Hardtop, '98 24' 2007 Glastron GS 259 powered by a 25' 1996 Bayliner Trophy 252: CC Mercury 225 EFI, SS prop, 25' Nimble Nomad Tropical: Unique one of a kind mini Volvo Penta 5.7L GXI - DP 280. Asking T-top, E-Box, Rear Bench Seat. Lg bait well, Potty, Garmin trawler, powered by Honda 50HP four stroke w/112 hours, Yamaha 225 hp, Includes Trailer ONLY $22,900 Lowe's galley, dinette, sleeps three, separate head, teak & holly $49,995 Details Scotties Canvas & Marine GPS120XL, Furuno FCV-667 color sounder. Ex Condition. Marine Sales 239-642-3439 or 239-775-5639 Email sole. Like new condition, lift kept. Asking $32,900. Call Outfitters, 239-995-1196 BoatSales@Scotti- Quickload low profile alum trailer included. $10,995 Call Ray Ray Mason (941) 505-7269 SeaAmerica Yacht Sales [email protected] Pictures @ www.lmsfl.com esCanvas.com WWW.ScottiesCanvas.com Manatee Mobile Marine 866-432-8570. details seaamericayachtsales.com

24’ 1990 SEA RAY Laguna: Twin 1994 Merc 2.5L 150s, 24' 2007 Glastron GS 259 powered by a 25’ 1996 PROLINE WA Sport: 2005 225hp Mercury 25ft Grady White Center Console 2004 T- SS props, boarding ladder, large baitwell, leaning post. Volvo Penta 5.7L GXI - DP 280. Asking EFI, SS Prop w/lock, CC, Encl. Head, T-Top Top,Yamaha 225 Four Stroke ASKING Uniden VHF, SiTex Fishfinder, Head under console. T-top $49,995 Details Scotties Canvas & Marine w/spreader lights, Rocket Launchers, livewell, swim with speader lights. 2004 Continental Tandem alum trailer plat., Several Stg Compt, GPS, FF, VHF, Trim Tabs, $56,900 Redfish Yacht Brokers, 941-639- with mounted spare included at $9,995 Call Ray Manatee Outfitters, 239-995-1196 BoatSales@Scotti- Mobile Marine 866-432-8570 esCanvas.com WWW.ScottiesCanvas.com Alum. Tandem Trailer $19,500 Call 941-223-0414 9400 www.redfishyacht.com

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24' 2000 Cobia 256 Coastal Deck, Yamaha 225 hp Out- 24'8" 1988 Wellcraft 250 Sportsman powered 25' 2000 Maxum SCR 2400 Lift kept, Powered by a Single 26’ 1986 Boca Grande Cuddy Center Console: board, Very Spacious, Very Clean, Stereo, Lift stored, by a Mercruiser Alpha One 260hp. Asking 250HP Mercruiser w/dual props. Fwd/mid cabin berths, enc 1997 350hp Crusader Engine, Low Hours. Fresh $12,995 Details Scotties Canvas & Marine water Cooled, New Radar 2004, Color GPS, $19,995. Lowe's Marine Sales 239-642-3439 or 239-775- head w/shower, galley, bimini, shorepower A/C. Great price Lots of Upgrades! Asking $21,900 5639 Email [email protected] Pictures @ Outfitters, 239-995-1196 BoatSales@Scotti- $26,900. Call Ray Mason (941) 505-7269 SeaAmerica Call 941-637-7788 STARBOARD YACHT www.lmsfl.com esCanvas.com WWW.ScottiesCanvas.com Yacht Sales, [email protected] Email: [email protected] May 22, 2008 Page 17

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26' 1998 Bayliner 2655 Ciera, cuddy and mid cabin 26’ 2006 ROBALO 260CC: Clean, Used Complete with 27’ 1996 WELLCRAFT EXCEL: Volva Penta V8, Boat in 27’5” 1997 PROLINE Center Console: Twin 200hp berths, Mercruiser 5.7 Bravo III, full galley, enclosure, Wide band Gel Coat (Black)T-Top, Taco (Gradslam) Outrig- Gd Cond., Bimini, Cabin Nice & clean, All Appliances, Engines, Low Hrs, Head, New T-Top, Rocket Launchers, Upholstery & curtains Gd, V-Berth, Full Encl. Aft Sleep- super clean ONLY$Y 21,995 Lowe's Marine Sales 239- gers, Vacu-flush Head, Windlass, Pull Up Cleats, Much ing, Galley, Head/Shower, New Cockpit Upholstery by Full Covers, Lots of Boat for the money GPS, FF, DF, 642-3439 or 239-775-5639 Email [email protected] Pic- More, Very Well Maintained, Low Hours Call 941-359- Crystal Cay. Boat, Motor,Trailer $20,000 obo CRYSTAL Asking $24,995 Call BAYSHORE MARINE 941-627- tures @ www.lmsfl.com 0390 Sara Bay Marina CAY CENTER 941-639-6603 www.crystalcay.com 5777 www.bayshoremarinefl.com

26' 1999 ROBALO 2620 CC TWIN MERCRUISER 225 26' Century CC: Twin 200HP Yamaha HPDIs w/SS props, 27’ 2003 Monterey 268SS, powered by Volvo 8.1 Duo 28' 1992 Wellcraft 2800 Coastal, Twin 5.7 Inboards, (2002), OPTIMAX’S, T-TOP, ELECTRONICS, STEREO, Recent 100hr complete Engine service, Yamaha gauges, Prop, excellent condition, full boat covers and ready Electronics, Anchor winch, Cabin, Enclosed head, Great fish- Raytheon chartplotter & FF, T-top, livewell, encl. head, lift INCLUDES TRAILER ONLY $25,995 Lowe's Marine kept. Asking $35,900. Open to offers. Call Ray Mason for fun in the sun. A must see boat ONLY $42,900. Call ing Machine ASKING $29,995 LOWES MARINE SALES Call Sales 239-642-3439 or 239-775-5639 Email (941) 505-7269 SeaAmerica Yacht Sales, details @ (239)649-7711 GulfCoast Boat & Yacht Sales www.gulf- 239-642-3439 or 239-775-5639 Email: [email protected] seaamericayachtsales.com [email protected] Pictures @ www.lmsfl.com coastboatsales.com Pictures @ www.lmsfl.com

26' 2000 Sea Ray Sundancer: Ex. Cruiser Great price. 263 COBALT: Volvo Penta 8.1DP, 54hrs, Bimini, Cockpit 27’ 2004 COBIA 270: Loaded! Lift Kept. Yamaha 225 4- 28’ 2004 PRO Sport Cat: Twin Honda 225hp 4 Strokes 5.0L Mercruiser w/402 hrs.& recent service, V-berth & mid- Cover, Transom Radio, SS Docking Lights. Swim Plat, Stroke, 481hrs, 1yr wty left on Engine, Color Garmin GPS with 200hrs, This Fishing Machine is Loade with State of cabin sleeps 4, full camper top, mooring cover, encl. head w/vacuflush head & shower, full galley, Clarion stereo, Tr ansom Shower & Tilt Switch, Potti, Dual Battery Switch, w/FF, VHF, Hard Top w/Encl., Full Mooring Cover, Anchor the Art Electronics, Excellent Condition. Asking $69,000. Garmin GPS, AC. $39,900. Ray Mason 941-505-7269 Tr im Tabs, Garmin, VHF, Hand Held Atlantis, Lots MORE Windlass, 1500W Invertor, Washdown, LOTS MORE Ask- (239)649-7711 GulfCoast Boat & Yacht Sales www.gulf- SeaAmerica Yacht Sales [email protected] Asking $60,999 Call 941-359-0390 Sara Bay Marina ing $42,200 Call 941-359-0390 Sara Bay Marina coastboatsales.com

26’ 2002 Sea Fox 257 CC: Twin Merc 150 Saltwater 27’ 1985 Bayliner Cierra, Garmin GPS Chart Plotter, FF, 27’ 2004 SAILFISH 266: Twin Yamaha 225 4 strokes. T-top, 28’ 2006 Cobia WA, T-top, Twin Yamaha 150hp 4S, cov- Series. SS props.T-top w/Spreader lights.Trim tabs, Board- DF, Refinished Interior, Bimini, Remanufactured 2005 VHF, CD player, Furuno 600 TFT Color FF, Garmin 182 ered storage, full electronics, live well, fish tank, outriggers, ing ladder, leaning post, head under console. Standard horizon GPS Chart 170C, Hummingbird 200 DX, and Icom Penta 260hp, Only 15hrs, MORE! REDUCED $7,995 Color chartplotter w/chip, Performance trailer w/new axles, trailer, Ready for serious fishing or cruising, Ex. Condition VHF Jensen AM/FM CD Player. Cooler seat. More Asking CRYSTAL CAY CENTER 941-639-6603 www.crystal- brakes, tires, rims. Incredibly fuel efficient MORE Asking Asking $65,000 BO. Call (239)649-7711 GulfCoast Boat $23,500 Call Ray Manatee Mobile Marine 866-432-8570 cay.com $49,995 Call Ray 866-432-8570. Manatee Mobile Marine & Yacht Sales www.gulfcoastboatsales.com

26’ 2002 SEA RAY Sundancer: Like New Condition, 130hrs, 27' 1987 SEA RAY 270 AMBERJACK, TWIN 180 HP MER- 27’ 2006 Chaparral 276 SSI: Volvo 8.1 375hp Duo Prop, 28’ 2007 Mako 284 CC, T-Top, Twin Mercury Verado 250hp MX 6.2L Mercruiser, Raytheon Color RC 530 Chartplotter, Full CRUISER I/O'S,RADAR , GPS, SOUNDER, VHF RADIO,STEREO, 125hrs, Vacu-flush Head, Speaker Upgrade, Stern 4S, Full Elect., Live Well, Fish holding tanks, Eisenglass Galley, Enclosed Head, Lift Kept, Detailed on Reg. Basis, GREAT FISHING CRUISING BOAT ONLY $13,995 Lowe's Rail,Transom Shower,Trim Tabs, SS Anchor, Fire Ext. Sys., Full Cover, Outriggers, tri-axle alum Trailer, Many extras, Clean In/Out Asking $52,900. Call Ray Mason (941) 505- Marine Sales 239-642-3439 or 239-775-5639 Email Hinged Radar Arch, BBQ Grill, Much more Asking Covered storage. Asking $109,000 Call (239)649-7711 7269 SeaAmerica Yacht Sales [email protected] [email protected] Pictures @ www.lmsfl.com $65,999 Call 941-359-0390 Sara Bay Marina GulfCoast Boat & Yacht Sales www.gulfcoastboatsales.com

26' 2004 Glacier Bay 2640 Renegade, twin Suzuki 140 27' 1989 CARVER 27 MONTEGO,Very roomy cabin cruiser, 27' Chaparral Signature: A lot of boat for $29,900! A great 28' 9" 1997 Regal Commodore 292 powered 4-strokes, full windshield, open bow, enclosed head, Twin Mercruiser 4.3 I/O's, Full galley and head, sleeps family cruiser which sleeps four, powered by a 7.4L Volvo, by Twin Volvo Penta DP-S 220hp. Asking stern drive w/dual SS props, 380 hours, serviced 2/08, $44,995 Details Scotties Canvas & Marine Clean ONLY $59,995 Lowe's Marine Sales 239-642- four, lift stored ONLY $9,995 Lowe's Marine Sales mid-cabin, galley. Asking $29,900. Call Ray Mason (941) 3439 or 239-775-5639 Email [email protected] Pictures 239-642-3439 or 239-775-5639 Email [email protected] 505-7269 SeaAmerica Yacht Sales, details seaamer- Outfitters, 239-995-1196 BoatSales@Scotti- @ www.lmsfl.com Pictures @ www.lmsfl.com icayachtsales.com esCanvas.com WWW.ScottiesCanvas.com Page 18 May 22, 2008

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28'9" 2001 Harris FloteBoat Classic 240 pow- 30' 1997 Pro-Line 2950 Walkaround , Hardtop with Elec- 31’ Bayliner 3055, powered by twin 350 hp Mercruisers, 33' 1994 Sea Ray Sundancer, Twin Inboards, ered by a Mercury 60ELPT EF 60hp. Asking tronics, Shorepower, Twin Mercruiser 5.7 Bravo III, low Full compliment of electronics, AC/Gen, Galley, full Air, Gen, Just Serviced ASKING $39,900, $29,995 Details Scotties Canvas & Marine hours, clean , lift stored, $36,900. Lowe's Marine Sales head, and plenty of seating for long or short cruising Redfish Yacht Brokers, 941-639-9400 Outfitters, 239-995-1196 BoatSales@Scotti- 239-642-3439 or 239-775-5639 Email [email protected] ONLY $55,500. Call (239)649-7711 GulfCoast Boat & www.redfishyacht.com esCanvas.com WWW.ScottiesCanvas.com Pictures @ www.lmsfl.com Yacht Sales www.gulfcoastboatsales.com

29' 1979 Chris Craft 29 Catalina Express Tw in Crusader 30' 2000 Maxum SCR T/220hp Mercruisers.Dbl 31' Pursuit Offshore 2004, Twin Diesels, 33’ 1997 SEA RAY Sundancer: “Owner says Price to Sell berth fwd, Full galley, Dinette, Head w/shower 5.0 inboards, Very Roomy cabin, GPS, VHF, FishFinder, lift Quickly” 280hrs on T-340hp Mercs, Gen Set w/102hrs, New More! 4.5kw runs reverse cycle a/c, electrical Great Electronics, Like New ASKING canvas, Vacuflush Head, Full Galley, Lift Kept, Recently stored, Asking $7,995 LOWES MARINE SALES Call appliances with ease. Great cruising boat with all of the goodies.Call today to schedule your private $179,900, Redfish Yacht Brokers, 941-639- Detailed. Priced to sell @ $69,900 Call Ray Mason 239-642-3439. or 239-775-5639 Email: [email protected] viewing $49,900 Offers 941-637-7788 STAR- (941)505-7269. SEA AMERICA Yacht Sales. Email: 9400 www.redfishyacht.com Pictures @ www.lmsfl.com BOARD YACHT [email protected] [email protected]

29' 1997 Regal 292 Commodore: Priced well below the 30’ 2000 PROLINE 30 Walk: Around, Twin 225hp Mercury, 31’6” 2001 SEA RAY 290 Amberjack: Exceptionally Clean 33' 1998 Sea Ray Sundancer: Super clean, Like new Twin market! T-5.7 Mercruisers, A/C, dinette, full enclosure, Electronic Shift & Gauges, Just Serviced, New lower units Boat, Full Electronics, Raymarine Auto Pilot, 2 GPS, Lg 7.4L, 310HP Inboard Mercruisers w/V-drives, 4.5KW gen., lift kept, C80 Raymarine chartplotter/48 mi.radar combo, Floscan windlass, full galley, sleeps six, lift kept, one owner. on both motors, New interior, canvas, 3-New Batteries, Screens, Very Plush, Clean Interior, Twin 5.7 V-Drives, Way fuel monitors to maximize fuel economy, Autopilot, Full camper. Asking $41,000 Call Ray Mason 941-505-7269 Fresh Bottom Paint, GPS, FF, Compass, VHF, Lots More Below Market $69,990 Accepting Offers Call BAYSHORE Asking $74,900 Call Ray Mason (941)505-7269, SeaAmeri- ca Yacht Sales details @seaamericayachtsales.com SeaAmerica Yacht Sales, [email protected] Asking $45,900 Call 941-359-0390 Sara Bay Marina MARINE 941-627-5777 www.bayshoremarinefl.com

29' 1999 SeaRay Sundancer: Twin 240HP Mercruisers w/ 30' Wellcraft 302 Scarab Sport,Twin Merc 250 hp, Alum 32' 1988 Carver Mariner: 60hrs, Rebuilt twin 33’ 2002 SEA RAY 310 Sundancer: New Twin 5.7L Mercruiser 350ci Mercruiser, NEW 5KW Kohler genset, only 200hrs, 5KW gen set w/63 hrs, Raymarine arch, Bimini top, CC with cuddy, low hrs, SUPER 10hrs,3 Batteries New 2007, Fully equipped, 24 inboards, 10hr on new Motors, 300 on Boat. Gen., Full Canvas chartplotter/radar, full camper top, new canvas, auto trim CLEAN! Asking $49,000 LOWES MARINE SALES Call mile radar, garmin color GPS, chart plotter, flat pkg., GPS, Radar, DF, Autopilot, Swim Platform, Loaded w/Options, screen TVs, more! Huge salon for entertaining tabs. Asking $49,900. Call Ray Mason (941)505-7269 239-642-3439 or 239-775-5639 Email: [email protected] Full galley $39,900 Offers 941-637-7788 STAR- Lift Kept, REDUCED Again $98,900 Call BAYSHORE MARINE SeaAmerica Yacht Sales [email protected] Pictures @ www.lmsfl.com BOARD YACHT [email protected] 941-627-5777 www.bayshoremarinefl.com

29’ 2001 STAMAS 290 Tarpon: Twin 225 Yamaha OX66, 30ft Luhrs/Alura Classic 1987 Rare Factory 32’ 2000 ALBIN 32+2 Command: Excellent Condition. 33’ 2003 Wellcraft Coastal Twin 350hp FWC 270 hrs. SS props, T-top, Outriggers. Canvas cover for con- 350hp Caterpillar, Gen. Set, Raymarine E80 Chartplotter, Volvo’s, 153hrs, Kohler 7.3 Genset, E-Pkg, Wind- Hardtop,210HP Diesel, Very Clean ASKING Bow Thruster, New White Imron paint Job, Best Albin Buy lass, Cruiser AC 16,000 BTU, Bait Station, sole, engines. Garmin 2010C GPS/sounder/fishfinder.VHF, $54,990 Redfish Yacht Brokers, 941-639- on the Market! ASKING $139,900! Call Ray Mason Livewell, Hard Top, Sleeps 4, 6’7” Headroom, AM/FM/CD player. Lots More Asking $59,995 Call Ray (941)505-7269. SEA AMERICA Yacht Sales. Email: MORE $124,900 Offers 941-637-7788 STAR- 9400 www.redfishyacht.com [email protected] BOARD YACHT [email protected] Manatee Mobile Marine 866-432-8570

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29' Sea Ray Amberjack, 2000, Twin I/O, Fish 31’ 2001 Formula 31 PC, Twin 385 hp Mercruiser’s, 245 32’ 2006 COBALT 323: Twin Mercruiser 496 Mags w/Bravo 33’ Cape Dory 1982 Classic Carl Alberg Pkg, Air and Gen, Like New, Reduced to hrs, Full electronics, Generator, Air conditioner, Eisen 3 drives, Apx 70hrs, Drive Train Pkg, Anchor Windlass, SS Design, Very Clean ASKING $49,900 Redfish glass enclosure, Excellent condition Asking $99,900 Anchor, Cockpit Cover, Gen., AC, Heat, Bimini, Transom $58,900, Redfish Yacht Brokers, 941-639- Yacht Brokers, 941-639-9400 www.redfishy- OBO. Call (239)649-7711 GulfCoast Boat & Yacht Sales Shower, CG Equipped, Fully Loaded Asking $199,900 9400 www.redfishyacht.com acht.com www.gulfcoastboatsales.com Call 941-359-0390 Sara Bay Marina May 22, 2008 Page 19

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34’ 1986 SEA RAY EXPRESS: 2001 Mercruisers Engines 37' 1999 Cruisers 3750 Aft Cabin: Ex Cond., Maint. w/open 40’ 1998 Tiara Express Twin 3208 Cat’s, Only 9’ Frenzy: Compact and Fun. affordable for Every- 7.4 MPI Freshwater Cooled, 425 hours, New Generator, checkbook. New Manifolds/Risers in 2007, oil changed every 430hrs, 1,000 Gallons FREE Fuel, Fully LOaded, one, Paddle Calm waters or ride the surf. Ton’s of 50hrs. Twin 454 Mercruiser Mag MPIs, 10KW Kohler gen set, TNT Factory Hyd. swim platform, Corian Coun- Tu rn Key, Ready $37,995 LOWES MARINE SALES 239- ters, Bose Surround Sound, New Electronics, bat- stability with capacity of 325lbs, $379 Call 941- full galley, 2-staterms,2-heads, dinette, Details@seaamer- 642-3439 or 239-775-5639 Email: [email protected] GO teries, Bimini, Carpet, LOTS MORE $269,900 966-5477 SILENT SPORT OUTFITTER icayachtsales.com. REDUCED $129,900. Call Ray Mason Offers 941-637-7788 STARBOARD YACHT to www.lmsfl.com for more photos. (941) 505-7269 SeaAmerica Yacht Sales. [email protected]

34ft Catalina Islander Convertible 1995 T- 37’x20’ 1994 Lagoon Catamaran: Fully 45’ 1992 BAYLINER 4588 Pilothouse Motoryacht: Excel- Malibu XL Tandem: Stable & Versatile Kayak fea- Equipped & Cruise Ready. Twin Perkins, Radar, lent Liveaboard, Long Range Cruiser, T-250hp Hino Diesel, Air, Generator, Etc. REDUCED to Garmin Chartplotter, Autopilot, SSb, AC/Heat, Water Diesels, 1000hrs, Dual Helm Stations, 3-Staterms, 2- tures seating for One, Two or two plus a child. Built $95,000 Redfish Yacht Brokers, 941-639- Maker, Galley Down, Full Cockpit Enclosure, MORE. Heads, Fully Loaded & Electronics, Extra’s REDUCED Asking $175,000 Call Jim 941-639-6225 $189,000 Call Ray Mason (941)505-7269. SEA AMER- for family Fun. $739 Call 941-966-5477 9400 www.redfishyacht.com [email protected] ICA Yacht Sales. Email: [email protected] SILENT SPORT OUTFITTER

35’ 1999 ALBIN Tournament Express: Super Clean Well 38' Sea Ray Diesel Aft Cabin: Exceptionally clean, well 45' 2003 Sea Ray Express Bridge, Loaded, Old Town Dirigo: 120 Angler Kayak, Rigged with Maint., Single 420hp Yanmar Diesel w/bow thruster, New maintained motoryacht. Powered by T-Caterpillar the perfect equipment for any sport fisherman, diesels.TNT dinghy lift, two staterooms, two heads, AC, Perfect, New Bottom Paint, T-480 HP Cummins, Bottom Paint & Wax job Feb 08, Color Charplotter/radar, Extra Comfort seat, Cockpit anchor system, washer/dryer, Garmin chartplotter and much more. Asking ASKING $349,900, Redfish Yacht Brokers, Autopilot, FF, Reduced $167,000. Ray Mason (941)505- $174,900. Call Ray Mason (941)505-7269 SeaAmerica Space Hatch and Scotty rod Holder $834 Call 941-639-9400 www.redfishyacht.com 7269 SeaAmerica Yacht Sales, [email protected] Yacht Sales Details at www.seaamericayachtsales.com 941-966-5477 SILENT SPORT OUTFITTER

36’ 1999/2003 NORTHERN Bay Downeast HardTop: 39' 2002 Mainship 390: Like new condition, Must see, Loaded 48' 2002 Sea Ray MotorYacht: 1 Owner, ENGINE WAR- PEEKABOO: Unique Kayak includes a large view- New AwlGrip paint job, 5/08, AC, Yanmar diesel w/350 w/Extras, bow & stern thrusters, 370HP Yanmar diesel, 8KW RANTY UNTIL 2009, Dinghy, Maptech Navigator, Spare hrs, 2.5 miles to gallon at cruise speed, custom built, Props, Stored out of water in Off Season T-QSM11 Cum- ing window to see underwater and a jump seat so gen set, Lg flybridge w/summer kitchen, custom cabinetry, mins diesels, 12.5KW gen set, AC helm & aft deck. Loaded full keel w/semi-displacement hull, Like New, Maint. to you can share the view with a little one. $829 Call highest standards. Asking $325,900 Call Ray Mason Upper/Lower helm stations, WA fwd berth. Asking $210,000. w/electronics. Mint condition. Asking $389,900.Call Ray (941)505-7269 details seaamericayachtsales.com Call Ray Mason (941-505-7269), seaamericayachtsales.com Mason (941)505-7269 Details seaamericayachtsales.com 941-966-5477 SILENT SPORT OUTFITTER

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36’ 2003 Sea Ray 320 Sundancer, Twin V-Drive 320hp 39ft Sea Ray Sedan Bridge Sportfish 1985 T- 49’ 1978 Marine Trader Pilot House: Presently under PROWLER Big Game: Largest Capacity of any Crusaders, 132hrs, full electronics pkg, full set of enclo- Renovation: Twin 120hp Lehman Diesels, Runs Gd, 12KW fishing kayak at 600lbs, Boat was built to go after Diesels,Large Cockpit & Cabin ASKING Gen Set, NAIAD hyd Stabilizers, Fiberglass Hull Good, Super sures, Generator, A/C, lift stored. Beautiful yacht, Asking the Big One. Plenty of Storage space and Big on $64,900 Redfish Yacht Brokers, 941-639- Structor Only Needs Major Rest. Right Boat for Right Owner $119,000. Call (239)649-7711 GulfCoast Boat & Yacht Price will change as Rennovation Progresses CRYS- Stability $859 Call 941-966-5477 SILENT 9400 www.redfishyacht.com Sales www.gulfcoastboatsales.com TAL CAY CENTER 941-639-6603 www.crystalcay.com SPORT OUTFITTER

37’ 1979 MARINE TRADER DC: 120hp Diesel 40' 1997 Sea Ray Sundancer 400: Powered by T-3116 52' 2007 Carver Voyager. Only 80hrs on T-575 Volvo diesels. PROWLER Trident: $949 Angler Alert! Profes- Lehman, New Bottom Paint 12/07, 1,000 Watt 350HP Caterpillar diesels w/ 710hrs. Raytheon chartplot- Loaded w/options: Carver docking system, 24KW gen set, Inverter, Onan Gen Set, Marine Air, Great Live ter/radar, 7.0 KW gen set, A/C, two Vacuflush heads, full sional Anglers from all over the world were asked aboard, Waiting for a New Owner ASKING camper canvas, fwd and mid-cabin staterooms. Asking the latest electronics, Sat TV, auto pilot and much more. Ask- for their wish list. The results are in. $949 Call $39,900 Call 941-637-7788 STARBOARD $145,900. Call Ray Mason (941) 505-7269 SeaAmerica ing $850,000. SeaAmerica Yacht Sales, Call Bob Babineau YACHT Email: [email protected] Yacht Sales, seaamericayachtsales.com (941) 626-1329, details @seaamericayachtsales.com 941-966-5477 SILENT SPORT OUTFITTER Page 20 May 22, 2008

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