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Redevelopment of the site ofthe old Flying Bridge restauranton Blackburn Point Road inOsprey “will proceed,” said MikeAult, vice president of R&DCompanies, which owns theproperty.

A 4-1 vote by the board ofcounty commissioners recentlyrejected R&D’s request for a spe-cial exception to the 35-footheight limit for a dry-boat-stor-age building.

Ault said that clean-up opera-tions on the 4.3-acre parcel atthe swing bridge to Casey Keyare continuing. Dirt dredgedfrom the Intracoastal Waterway

around the perimeter of theproperty will be removed fromthe restaurant parking lot start-ing in about two weeks, headded. A new gas station and 46boat slips will be built to replaceold ones.

He said that the clean-up willcontinue while R&D, a Naplesdeveloper, determines whethera marina facility is feasible with a35-foot height limitation for dryboat storage.

R&D received approval fromthe county for a proposal sub-mitted by an earlier developer. Ithad been turned down in 2006by the commission. But an ensu-ing court case put the commis-sioners in opposition to a coun-ty advisory panel they had

appointed.The 12th Judicial Circuit

Court sided with the countyplanning commission, whichhad approved, and the develop-er sold the property to R&D.

Twenty-one luxury condo-miniums of about 3,500 squarefeet each in three buildings, 46covered boat slips and about26,000 square feet of office andcommercial space were pro-posed at the time.

The $15.4 million purchaseprice for the site was, in 2006, thesecond highest for waterfrontproperty in Southwest Florida.

R&D had sought permissionto put up a 55-foot-high building

City consideringkicking some grassBY GREG GILESNEWS EDITOR

Council Member Ernie Za-vodnyik may not have succeed-ed earlier this summer in gettingcity council to adopt the In-ternational Property Mainten-ance Code, but he isn’t giving upon the concept.

He persuaded city councilrecently to study the idea of hir-ing someone to cut lawns andpick up trash on abandonedproperties.

Zavodnyik said he measuredone lawn recently where thegrass reached 2 feet. It was un-sightly, and something ought tobe done about it, he said.

“We need to develop a policy.I am suggesting we consider aprocedure to act on” this type ofsituation, he said.

“I think we need to move for-ward on this … to whip thisproblem before it gets out ofhand. Given the terrible situa-tion the country faces, I think it’sgoing to get worse.”

He suggested hiring a privatelandscaper to cut the lawns andthen place a lien on the proper-ties to recoup the expense.

Reactions, remediesCity code already allows

offenders to be brought beforethe code enforcement board,where fines can be imposed.

City Attorney Bob Andersonsaid he didn’t think there wasanything wrong with what isalready in code, but acknowl-edged it wasn’t getting the prob-lem resolved.

He sounded a warning aboutthe cost to keep up abandonedproperties due to the growingnumber of bankruptcies andforeclosures. Do you pick uptrash as well? Do you cover bro-ken windows or doors? Whatabout pools that have gonegreen because the power hasbeen cut? What liability does this

present for the city?“Cape Coral and Fort Myers

are spending gobs of money. Ifyou go down this path, you willbe committing resources tomaintain derelict property, andit’s generally a lot more” thancutting lawns, Anderson said.

North Port came up with aproactive code enforcementstrategy, he said.

“We ought to talk to NorthPort about their experience,” hesaid. “What’s been successful ornot. There are a lot of answers,but no good solutions.”

City officials said they don’thave the staff to accommodatethe task.

“You do realize we are cuttingstaff and loading them withmore responsibilities,” saidInterim City Manager NancyWoodley.

She suggested setting aside$10,000 to set up a fund to payfor those services.

“I would be more inclined todo this outside than in-house(as) there may be more issueswith people getting hurt and theprotections we have,” she said.

She suggested using an on-call contractor.

Mayor Ed Martin agreedsomething should be done.

“We ought to protect the cityfrom having a number of run-down properties that harm theinterests of their neighbors andmake the city less attractive andthereby lower values,” he said.“It may cost us something, but itmay be worth it.”[email protected]

BY GREG MARTINSTAFF WRITER

Shell Creek, Flatford Swampand Cow Pen Slough could sup-ply as much as 50 million gallonsof water per day for future popu-lations, if a series of options forpumps, pipelines and reservoirsare chosen, an engineering con-sultant advised the Peace Riv-er/Manasota Regional WaterSupply Authority Wednesday.

Authority consultant PetePutnam, of the Post BuckleySchuh & Jernigan firm, gave theauthority an update on a feasi-bility study during the board’smeeting. To date, the companyhas narrowed the number ofoptions from dozens to severalfor intake plant and reservoirlocations at each of the threesources.

The water would be stored inreservoirs at each site that wouldtotal 17 billion gallons. That’salmost triple the size of theauthority’s 1,000-acre reservoircurrently under construction.That reservoir will becomeactive next summer.

Just when such a vast quanti-ty will be needed remains inquestion. Although the authori-ty will need to increase its supplyby 4 million gallons per day by2013 or 2014, it won’t need tobring on line the next big 15-

mgd increment until 2017 or2018, said Mike Coates, authori-ty engineer.

That projection could be ex-tended, however, if Florida’s eco-nomic woes continue, warnedauthority member Jane vonHahmann, a Manatee Countycommissioner.

“We are now into a significantdownturn — and it looks like it’snot coming back for severalyears,” she said.

Cost: $900 millionPat Lehman, authority execu-

tive director, pointed out thatthe authority in 2005 signed acontract with Charlotte, Sara-sota, Manatee and DeSotocounties. The contract requiresthe authority to provide theamount of water that the coun-ties project they will need inseven years.

The projects, which are pro-jected to cost a total around$900 million, would tap Flatford

Swamp in Manatee County, CowPen Slough in Sarasota County,and Shell and Prairie creeks eastof Punta Gorda.

Putnam considered some 13sites for reservoirs in the ShellCreek watershed before narrow-ing those options to three. Twoof the sites would be located farupstream. Those sites, whichcould produce 12 mgd, wouldrequire a 16-mile, 30-inch-di-ameter pipeline to an existingpipeline in DeSoto County.

However, one of the ShellCreek options would put a reser-voir just upstream from PuntaGorda’s existing reservoir offWashington Loop Road. Thatsite would be able to harvest 20mgd and would require a pipe-line only 7 miles long, Putnamsaid.

“The city of Punta Gorda’swater supply has to be taken in-to consideration,” warned au-thority member Richard Loftus,a Charlotte County commis-sioner.

To withdraw sufficient quan-tities during peak flow periods,Putnam suggested a 700-horse-power pump with a 64-inch-diameter intake pipe. That’senough to suck in 65 mgd,Putnam said.

Flying Bridge redevelopment to proceed

SUN PHOTO BY JUSTIN FENNELL, [email protected]

Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum addresses a GOP rally at the Holiday House in Venice Thursday night.Candidates and supporters stuck around after the rally to watch the debate between vice presidential candi-dates Joe Biden and Sarah Palin.

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Venice CityCouncil MemberErnie Zavodnyikis concernedabout the appear-ance of uncutlawns on aban-doned propertiesin the city.


Mike Ault, vice president of R&D Companies, which owns the old FlyingBridge restaurant site, said development will proceed despite county com-missioners recent rejection of R&D’s request for a special exception to the35-foot height limit for a dry-boat-storage building.

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lawns once a week unless they are using reclaimedwater, which is not restricted.

Those with addresses ending in odd numbers,or letters A through M, may water on Thursdays;those ending with even numbers, or letters Nthrough Z, may water on Tuesdays.

New lawns may be watered on any day duringa 60-day establishment period, beginning the dayof planting.

All irrigation must take place before 8 a.m. orafter 6 p.m.

Washing vehicles and hand-watering land-scape shrubs are allowed at any time. Hoses musthave shutoff nozzles.

Sarasota CountySarasota County reminds all residents of the

following landscape and irrigation water restric-tions. These restrictions apply whether the sourceof water is a well, pond or a utility system.

• Even addresses (house numbers ending with0, 2, 4, 6 or 8) may water only on Tuesdays.

• Odd addresses (house numbers ending with1, 3, 5, 7 or 9) may water only on Thursdays.

• Common areas with no address, such asmedian or roadside plantings, clubhouse or recre-ation areas, may be irrigated only on Tuesday.

• The maximum amount of water applied islimited to three-quarters of an inch in each irriga-tion zone, once, on each allowable watering day.

• Property smaller than 2 acres can water before8 a.m. and after 6 p.m.

• Property larger than 2 acres can water before10 a.m. and after 4 p.m.

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our Sarasota County headquartered community bank can do to help on this scale,

we can, with your help, act locally to solve at least part of the “crunch”.

At Florida Shores Bank, we have no bad or sub-prime loans, so we are free to

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However, if your deposits are at a troubled institution or one that has “pulled in its

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Conservation sitegets cool reception

A second version of theplanned Legacy Park inVenice was downplayed bycity council at its Sept. 23meeting.

It wasn’t so much thatcouncil members didn’tlike the idea; it may justhave been premature, asthe city is still in theprocess of negotiating topurchase the property.

Parks and RecreationAdvisory Board ChairMonty Andrews presentedhis board’s vision of thepark, anchored by a con-servation center. LikeSarasota’s Florida House,the conservation sitewould display variousenergy and resource savingdevices such as solar pan-els, a tankless water heater,low-flow water fixtures,low-voltage bulbs, eco-friendly flooring and more.

The building could bemanned by volunteer mas-ter conservationists ormaster gardeners, Andrewssaid. Adjacent to the build-ing would be native plantareas where Florida friend-ly plants and shrubs wouldbe planted and identified.

Andrews said the sitewould compliment theFlorida House, whichdraws about 10,000 visi-tors each year.

Council Member JohnMoore said he liked theidea, but questioned thelocation.

“(It) may be a little pre-mature as to this location,”Moore said. “I would thinkthe conservation facilitiescould be put in other loca-tions as well.”

Months ago former citymanager Marty Black pre-sented a staff recommen-dation for Legacy Parkanchored with a solar paneldemonstration field. It wasbased on numerous com-ments by city council andothers who said they sup-ported eco-friendly pro-jects. Council nixed thatidea.

Council securityLast month Council

Member John Simmondsexpressed interest in havinga uniformed Venice policeofficer present once againat city council meetings.

Council asked Police ChiefJulie Williams to look into it.

Williams came backwith a memo dated Sept.16 in which she said thepresent staffing level “doesnot allow for an on-dutyofficer to be available toprovide security at councilmeetings.” She cited areduction of five officerssince 2006 and increaseddemands on officers.

Williams did, however,offer to provide one ifcouncil would pay for it— approximately $24,700annually.

Florida Bar: Ethicscharge unfounded

The Florida Bar on Sept.17 ruled that an ethicscharge against land-useattorney Jeff Boone isunfounded.

The ethics charge wasfiled by John Patten, a Webeditor and board memberof the Venice TaxpayersLeague. Patten claimedBoone threatened himwith criminal charges in amotion filed in the ongo-ing Sunshine lawsuit.

Patten published a private e-mail betweenCouncil Member JohnSimmonds and Art Nadel,owner of the Venice JetCenter. Boone sought tofind out how Patten cameinto possession of the e-mail, including whether hehad somehow gotten itfrom Simmonds’ computer.Patten refused to answer;Boone filed a motion tocompel an answer, but laterdropped the matter. Pattensaid it was a frivolous actionby Boone designed toharass him and filed anethics complaint.

The Bar found themotion by Boone was notfrivolous, nor did it “threat-en you with criminalcharges.” It closed the file.

Moore resigns from board

City Council MemberJohn Moore submitted hisresignation as liaison tothe Venice MainStreetBoard on Sept. 5.

“After more than fiveyears as (liaison) I think it’stime for me to step asideand give the board anopportunity to appointanother council memberto serve in that capacity,”Moore said.

“I am especially proud ofthe work that the board has

done to make Venice one ofthe most unique and beau-tiful cities in Florida and Ican assure you that I willcontinue to support thecity’s financial commit-ment to your annual bud-get and implementation ofthe Downtown Improve-

ment Plan.”Mayor Ed Martin may

select a replacement.

No deal overSharky’s

City council and itsattorney held a closed-door “shade” meeting Sept.

23 to consider a settlementproposal over its lease withSharky’s On The Pier. Therewas no comment followingthe meeting.

The city sued The PierGroup, owners of Sharky’s,in 2006 over blanks left inits lease.

The two sides firstattempted mediation overthe disputed lease inJanuary 2007, meeting noless than four times with-out success.

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Council actionVenice City Council

took the following actionsSept. 23:

• Reappointed BettyIntagliata to the HistoricPreservation Board for athree-year term.

• Approved a resolutionadopting a capital/fixedasset policy.

• Approved a resolutionsupporting the U.N. Con-vention on Rights ofPersons with Disabilities.

• Approved a letter tothe Florida League ofCities and the ManaSotaLeague of Cities support-ing three resolutions.

• Approved a settlementin City of Venice v. JamesLynch for $3,850. In June2004 scaffolding erectedon a construction site col-lapsed and destroyed alamp post owned by thecity. The city replaced thepost for $5,375.

• Adopted the 2008-09millage rate and city budget.

• Approved final budgetadjustments for FY 2007-08, including $136,000 incity attorney fees paidfrom unanticipated earn-ings on city investments.

• Approved spendingup to $87,600 from theAirport Enterprise Fund toreplace a bucket truck atthe airport.

• Renewed an agree-ment with the VeniceMunicipal Home OwnersAssociation for $55,072,from the airport depart-ment budget.

• Authorized the city to negotiate with DKECommerce for a two-yearcontract for informationtechnology consulting.

• Adopted an ordinanceabolishing the AirportAdvisory Board.

• Adopted a concurren-cy management policy.

• Continued the hearingfor a rezone applications offour mining interests onLaurel Road at Knights Trail.

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CITY OF VENICE

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF VENICEPLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEAR-ING ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2008 AT 1:30 P.M., INCITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 401 WEST VENICEAVENUE, VENICE, FLORIDA TO CONSIDER REZONEPETITION NO. 08-3RZ.

To rezone the property as follows:

FROM: Sarasota County OUE-1 and PCD

TO: City of Venice Residential, Multi-Family - 1 (RMF-1)

or to such other Zoning District as the City Council ofVenice, Florida, shall deem appropriate.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:

Approximately 394 acresParcel No. 0391-00-1000, 0392-00-4000

Border Road and 2662 Border Road

Any person who decides to appeal any decision of theVenice Planning Commission with respect to any matterconsidered at this meeting will need a record of the pro-ceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensurethat a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,which record includes the testimony and evidence uponwhich the appeal is to be based.

All interested parties are invited to appear and beheard. Plans and/or details are available for publicinspection at the Planning & Zoning Department, 401West Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285. Written com-ments filed with the Planning Commission (c/o Planning& Zoning Department at the above address) will beheard and considered. This public hearing may be con-tinued from time to time.

IF YOU ARE DISABLED AND NEED ASSISTANCE, PLEASECONTACT THE PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT ATLEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. (486-2626,EXT. 28002)

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NOTICE OF ACTION

TO: CARLOS A. GUTIERREZUNKNOWN ADDRESS

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIEDthat a forfeiture action has beenfiled against the above describedcurrency by the Sarasota CountySheriff’s Office. You are requiredto file your written defenses withthe Clerk of the Court, 2000Main Street, Sarasota, FL34237, and to serve a copy ofthose defenses on or before the27th day of October, 2008, onKurt A. Hoffman, Esquire,Post Office Box 4115, Sara-sota, Florida 34230-4115.Failure to file your defenses willresult in a default being enteredagainst you.WITNESSED by hand and theSeal of the Court on this 18thday of September, 2008.

KAREN RUSHINGClerk of Circuit Court

By: M. PAIDIDeputy Clerk

PUBLISH:SEPTEMBER 26, 2008OCTOBER 3, 2008OCTOBER 10, 2008OCTOBER 17, 2008

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIR-


FLORIDA

Case No. 2007-CA-5889-NCJUDGE: Division “C”

IN RE: FORFEITURE OF:Twenty-five (25) Bullet ProofVests and Seven (7) Firearms

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO: PATRICIA E. WHITTUNKNOWN ADDRESS

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIEDthat a forfeiture action has beenfiled against the above describedby the Sarasota County Sher-iff’s Office. You are required tofile your written defenses with theClerk of the Court, 2000 MainStreet, Sarasota, FL 34237,and to serve a copy of thosedefenses on or before the 27thday of October, 2008, on KurtA. Hoffman, Esquire, PostOffice Box 4115, Sarasota,Florida 34230-4115. Failure tofile your defenses will result in adefault being entered againstyou.

WITNESSED by hand and theSeal of the Court on this 11thday of September, 2008.

KAREN RUSHINGClerk of Circuit Court

Deputy Clerk

PUBLISH:SEPTEMBER 26, 2008OCTOBER 3, 2008OCTOBER 10, 2008OCTOBER 17, 2008

19 NOTICE OFAUCTION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALENotice is hereby given that thecontents of the rental units listedherein will be offered for sale atpublic auction, per the FloridaSelf Storage Act. (Statutes/ Sec-tions 83.901 — 83.809).

The property list contained here-in will be sold to satisfy liensimposed by EXTRA SPACESTORAGE on 10/15/08 AT11:00 AM, or thereafter. Thesale will occur on premises, atEXTRA SPACE STORAGE,located at 1266 US Hwy 41BYPASS, VENICE, Florida 34285 in theCounty of Sarasota, Florida.

UNIT 2012, DANIEL SZYMANSKI,Household ItemsUNIT 4130, JAMES RENEY,Household ItemsUNIT 4139, AUDREY M. ALVARA-DO, Household Items

EXTRA SPACE STORAGEreserves the right to reject allbids. Purchases must be madeat the time of sale by “Cash” only.All contents are sold “as is.” Con-tents of the unit must be removedimmediately, or the storage unitcontaining the items must be rent-ed by the purchaser. Sale is sub-ject to cancellation at any time.

PUBLISH: Sept. 26, Oct 3,2008

NOTICE OF PUBLICAUCTION

The Following vehicle/vessel(s)will be auctioned for unpaid tow-ing & storage charges only, perFS 713.78. 1. 1992 Jeep Wran-gler SW Whi2J4FY19P5NJ516921. On10/20/2008 at 1:00pm at106 Corporation Way, Venice,FL 34285. Vehicle @ BarnettTowing, Inc. 10923 K-9 Drive,Bonita SpringsPublish: October 3, 2008

20 NOTICE TOCREDITORS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FORSARASOTA COUNTY,

FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OFVIRGINIA H. BANKS, a/k/a GINNY BANKS,Deceased.


File No. 08 CP14668- SC

NOTICE TO CREDITORSThe administration of the estateof VIRGINIA H. BANKS, a/k/aGINNY BANKS, deceased,whose date of death was August27, 2008, and whose socialsecurity number is XXX-XX-XXXX, is pending in the CircuitCourt for SARASOTA County,Florida, Probate Division, theaddress of which is P.O. Box3079, Sarasota, Florida34230. The names and address-es of the Personal Representa-tive and the Personal Represen-tative’s attorney are set forthbelow.All creditors of the decedent andother persons having claims ordemands against decedent’sestate on whom a copy of thisnotice is required to be servedmust file their claims with thiscourt WITHIN THE LATER OF 3MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OFTHE FIRST PUBLICATION OFTHIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYSAFTER THE DATE OF SERVICEOF A COPY OF THIS NOTICEON THEM.All other creditors of the dece-dent and persons having claimsor demands against the dece-dent’s estate must file theirclaims with this court WITHINTHREE MONTHS AFTER THEDATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-TION OF THIS NOTICE.ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH-IN THE TIME PERIODS SETFORTH IN SECTION 733.702OF THE FLORIDA PROBATECODE WILL BE FOREVERBARRED.NOTWITHSTANDING THETIME PERIOD SET FORTHABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILEDTWO (2) YEARS OR MOREAFTER THE DECENDENT’SDATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publica-tion of this Notice is Septem-ber 26, 2008

Personal Representative:Sally Struble

P. O. Box 1767Venice, FL 34284-1767

KANETSKY, MOORE &DeBOER, P.A., Attorneys at LawAttorneys for PersonalRepresentative227 S. Nokomis Ave.P. O. Box 1767Venice, FL 34284-1767Telephone: (941) 485-1571

PUBLISH:September 26, October 3,2008

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFSARASOTA COUNTYPROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OFANNA E. BAUERLE, Deceased.

File No. 2008-CP-015294-NC

NOTICE TO CREDITORSThe Administration of the estateof ANNA E. BAUERLE,deceased, whose date of deathwas November 24, 2007, ispending in the Circuit Court forSARASOTA County, Florida, Pro-bate Division, the address ofwhich is Sarasota CountyCourthouse, P.O. Box 3079,Sarasota, FL 34230-3079.The names and addresses of thepersonal representative and thepersonal representative’s attor-ney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent andother persons having claims ordemands against decedent’sestate on whom a copy of thisnotice is required to be servedmust file their claims with thiscourt WITHIN THE LATER OF 3MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OFTHE FIRST PUBLICATION OFTHIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYSAFTER THE DATE OF SERVICEOF A COPY OF THIS NOTICEON THEM.

All other creditors of the dece-dent and other persons havingclaims or demands against dece-dent’s estate, must file theirclaims with this court WITHIN 3MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OFTHE FIRST PUBLICATION OFTHIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILEDWITHIN THE TIME PERIODSSET FORTH IN SECTION733.702 OF THE FLORIDAPROBATE CODE WILL BEFOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THETIME PERIODS SET FORTHABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILEDTWO (2) YEARS OR MOREAFTER THE DECEDENT’SDATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of the first publicationof this notice is October 3,2008.

Personal Representative:William L. Bauerle, Jr.

401 Johnson Lane, Ste 102Venice, FL 34285

Attorney for Personal Representative:Andrew J. Britton, Esq.Florida Bar No: 213500401 Johnson Lane, Ste 102 Venice, FL 34285Telephone: (941) 408-8008Facsimile: (941) 408-0722PUBLISH: October 3, 10, 008


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FORSARASOTA COUNTY, FLORI-

DAPROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OFBURTON KEITH BRICKMAN,Deceased.

File No. 2008-CP-01517-NC

NOTICE TO CREDITORSThe administration of the estateof BURTON KEITH BRICKMAN,deceased, whose date of deathwas August 22, 2008, andwhose social security number is[private], is pending in the Cir-cuit Court for SARASOTA Coun-ty, Florida, Probate Division, theaddress of which is ProbateDepartment, 2000 MainStreet, Sarasota, FL 34237.The names and addresses of thepersonal representative and thepersonal representative’s attor-ney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent andother persons having claims ordemands against decedent’sestate on whom a copy of thisnotice is required to be servedmust file their claims with thiscourt WITHIN THE LATER OF 3MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OFTHE FIRST PUBLICATION OFTHIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYSAFTER THE DATE OF SERVICEOF A COPY OF THIS NOTICEON THEM.

All other creditors of the dece-dent and other persons havingclaims or demands against dece-dent’s estate, must file theirclaims with this court WITHIN 3MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OFTHE FIRST PUBLICATION OFTHIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH-IN THE TIME PERIODS SETFORTH IN SECTION 733.702OF THE FLORIDA PROBATECODE WILL BE FOREVERBARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THETIME PERIOD SET FORTHABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILEDTWO (2) YEARS OR MOREAFTER THE DECEDENT’SDATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication ofthis Notice is OCTOBER 3,2008.

Personal Representative:JANENE RYAN

1142 Myers Rd.Bropoksville, FL 34602

Attorney for PersonalRepresentative:CARRIE M. FOUCHIA, AttorneyThe Law Office of Jean M. FinksFlorida Bar No. 48055 126 E Olympia AvenueSuite 408Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Telephone: (941)-575-5140PUBLISH: October 3, 10,2008

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SARASOTA COUNTY,

FLORIDAPROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OFMARGUERITE O. LINDAUER,Deceased,

File No. 2008-CP-014642-NCDivision: Probate

NOTICE TO CREDITORSThe administration of the estateof MARGUERITE O. LINDAUER,deceased, whose date of deathwas August 21, 2008, is pend-ing in the Circuit Court for Sara-sota County Florida, ProbateDivision, the address of which isP.O. Box 3079, Sarasota, FL34230-3079. The names andaddresses of the personal repre-sentative and the personal repre-sentative’s attorney are set forthbelow. All creditors of the decedent andother persons, having claims ordemands against decedent’sestate on whom a copy of thisnotice is required to be servedmust file their claims with thisCourt WITHIN THE LATER OFTHREE (3) MONTHS AFTERTHE TIME OF THE FIRST PUB-LICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OFSERVICE OF A COPY OF THISNOTICE ON THEM.All other creditors of the dece-dent and other persons havingclaims or demands against thedecedent’s estate must file theirclaims with this court WITHIN 3MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OFTHE FIRST PUBLICATION OFTHIS NOTICE.ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH-IN THE TIME PERIODS SETFORTH IN SECTION 733.702OF THE FLORIDA PROBATECODE WILL BE FOREVERBARRED.NOTWITHSTANDING THETIME PERIOD SET FORTHABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILEDTWO (2) YEARS OR MOREAFTER THE DECEDENT’SDATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUB-LICATION OF THIS NOTICE ISSEPTEMBER 26, 2008.

Personal Representative:Judith A. Lindauer

c/o 240 S Nokomis AvenueSuite 200

Venice, FL 34285

Attorneys for PersonalRepresentativeClifton F. White, Esq.Bechtold & Corbridge, P.A.240 Nokomis Ave SouthSuite 200Venice, FL 34285Telephone: (941)-488-7751Florida Bar No. 0281220PUBLISH: September 26, October3, 2008

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORI-

DA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OFANN T. EBERT, deceased.

File No. 2008-CP-11818-SCDivision: Probate

NOTICE TO CREDITORSThe administration of the estateof ANN T. EBERT, deceased,whose date of death was May 6,2008 is pending in the Circuit


Court for Sarasota County, Flori-da, Probate Division, the addressof which is 4000 S. TamiamiTrail, Venice, FL 34293. Thenames and addresses of the per-sonal representative` and thepersonal representative’s attor-ney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent andother persons having claims ordemands against decedent’sestate, on whom a copy of thisnotice is required to be servedmust file their claims with thisCourt WITHIN THE LATER OFTHREE MONTHS AFTER THETIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-TION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30DAYS AFTER THE DATE OFSERVICE OF A COPY OF THISNOTICE ON THEM.All other creditors of the dece-dent and other persons havingclaims or demands against thedecedent’s estate must file theirclaims with this court WITHINTHREE MONTHS AFTER THEDATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-TION OF THIS NOTICE.ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH-IN THE TIME PERIODS SETFORTH IN SECTION 733.702OF THE FLORIDA PROBATECODE WILL BE FOREVERBARRED.NOTWITHSTANDING THETIME PERIODS SET FORTHABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILEDTWO (2) YEARS OR MOREAFTER THE DECEDENT’SDATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICA-TION OF THIS NOTICE IS:September 26, 2008.

Personal Representative:Karla Ebert Olson

18309 Starboard Dr.Houston, TX 77058

Ann C. ThompsonAttorney For Karla Ebert OlsonFlorida Bar No. 040444152 Nokomis Avenue NorthVenice, Florida 34285Telephone: (941)-484-1996PUBLISH: September 26,October 3, 2008

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE TWELFTH JUDICIAL

CIRCUIT, IN AND FORSARASOTA COUNTY,

FLORIDA

File No: 2008-DR-14074-NCDivision: Probate

IN RE: The Marriage of:

PHILLIP HOJNOSKI, Husband,

and

LINDA L. HOJNOSKI,Wife.

NOTICE OF ACTIONFOR DISSOLUTION OF MAR-

RIAGE

TO: Phillip HojnoskiAddress Unknown

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that anaction has been filed against youand that you are required toserve a copy of your writtendefenses, if any, to it on NicholasP. Sardelis, Jr., counsel for LindaL. Hojnoski, whose address is2033 Main Street, Suite 502,Sarasota, FL 34237 on or beforeNovember 8, 2008, and file theoriginal with the Clerk of thisCourt at 2000 Main Street,Sarasota, FL 34236, beforeservice on Petitioner or immedi-ately thereafter. If you fail to doso, a default may be enteredagainst you for the reliefdemanded in this petition.

Dated: September 11, 2008

KAREN E. RUSHINGCLERK OF THE CIRCUIT

COURTBy: Colin Overholt

Deputy Clerk

Venice Gondolier Sun

PUBLISH: September 19, 2008September 26, 2008October 3, 2008October 10, 2008


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FORSARASOTA COUNTY, FLORI-

DA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OFEUNICE J. TOOMEY LEAHEY,Deceased.

File No. 2008-CP-14952-NC

NOTICE TO CREDITORSThe administration of the estateof EUNICE J. TOOMEY LEA-HEY, deceased, whose date ofdeath was August 29, 2008, ispending in the Circuit Court forSARASOTA County, Florida, Pro-bate Division, the address ofwhich is 2000 Main Street,Sarasota, Florida 34237. Thenames and addresses of the per-sonal representative and the per-sonal representative’s attorneyare set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent andother persons having claims ordemands against decedent’sestate on whom a copy of thisnotice is required to be servedmust file their claims with thiscourt WITHIN THE LATER OF 3MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OFTHE FIRST PUBLICATION OFTHIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYSAFTER THE TIME OF SERVICEOF A COPY OF THIS NOTICEON THEM.

All other creditors of the dece-dent and other persons havingclaims or demands against dece-dent’s estate must file theirclaims with this court WITHIN 3MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OFTHE FIRST PUBLICATION OFTHIS NOTICE.



The date of first publication ofthis Notice is September 26,2008.

Personal Representative:David M. Leahey

2126 Charleston Park DriveNorth Port, Florida 34287

Attorney for PersonalRepresentative:Ellie K. HarrisAttorney for David H. LeaheyFlorida Bar No. 0021671James W. Mallonee, P.A. 946 Tamiami Trail #206Port Charlotte, Florida33953-3108 Telephone: (941) 206-2223Fax: (941) 206-2224

PUBLISH: September 26,October 3, 2008



IN RE: ESTATE OF MARGARET R. SCHMIDT,Deceased.

File No. 2008-CP-014987-NC

NOTICE TO CREDITORSThe administration of the estateof MARGARET R. SCHMIDT,deceased, whose date of deathwas August 12, 2008 is pend-ing in the Circuit Court for Sara-sota County, Florida, ProbateDivision, the address of which isP.O. Box 3079, Sarasota,Florida 34230-3079. Thenames and addresses of the per-sonal representative and the per-sonal representative’s attorneyare set forth below.All creditors of the decedent andother persons having claims ordemands against decedent’sestate on whom a copy of thisnotice is required to be servedmust file their claims with thiscourt WITHIN THE LATER OFTHREE (3) MONTHS AFTERTHE TIME OF THE FIRST PUB-LICATION OF THIS NOTICE ORTHIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THEDATE OF SERVICE OF A COPYOF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.


All other creditors of the dece-dent and other persons havingclaims or demands against dece-dent’s estate must file theirclaims with this court WITHINTHREE (3) MONTHS AFTERTHE DATE OF THE FIRST PUB-LICATION OF THIS NOTICE.ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH-IN THE TIME PERIODS SETFORTH IN SECTION 733.702OF THE FLORIDA PROBATECODE WILL BE FOREVERBARRED.NOTWITHSTANDING THETIME PERIODS SET FORTHABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILEDTWO (2) YEARS OR MOREAFTER THE DECEDENT’SDATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICA-TION OF THIS NOTICE ISOCTOBER 3, 2008.

Personal Representative:DR. PAUL H. SCHMIDT

c/o Klingbeil & Roberts, P.A.341 Venice Avenue West

Venice, Florida 34285

Attorney for Personal Representative:Robert T. Klingbeil, Jr.Florida Bar No. 0366846Klingbeil & Roberts, P.A.341 Venice Avenue WestVenice, Florida 34285Telephone: (941)485-2900Fax: (941) 486-8565PUBLISH: October 3, 10, 2008



IN RE: ESTATE OFELEANOR P. SULLO, deceased.


NOTICE TO CREDITORSThe administration of the estateof ELEANOR P. SULLO,deceased, whose date of deathwas April 29, 2008 is pendingin the Circuit Court for SarasotaCounty, Florida, Probate Division,the address of which is 4000 S.Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL34293. The names and address-es of the personal representa-tives and the personal represen-tative’s attorney are set forthbelow. All creditors of the decedent andother persons having claims ordemands against decedent’sestate, on whom a copy of thisnotice is required to be servedmust file their claims with thisCourt WITHIN THE LATER OFTHREE MONTHS AFTER THETIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-TION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30DAYS AFTER THE DATE OFSERVICE OF A COPY OF THISNOTICE ON THEM.All other creditors of the dece-dent and other persons havingclaims or demands against thedecedent’s estate must file theirclaims with this court WITHINTHREE MONTHS AFTER THEDATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-TION OF THIS NOTICE.ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH-IN THE TIME PERIODS SETFORTH IN SECTION 733.702OF THE FLORIDA PROBATECODE WILL BE FOREVERBARRED.NOTWITHSTANDING THETIME PERIODS SET FORTHABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILEDTWO (2) YEARS OR MOREAFTER THE DECEDENT’SDATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICA-TION OF THIS NOTICE IS:September 26, 2008.

Personal Representative:Barbara E. Miliano4150 Forbes TrailVenice, FL 34292

Ann C. ThompsonAttorney For Barbara E. MilianoFlorida Bar No. 040444152 Nokomis Avenue NorthVenice, Florida 34285Telephone: (941)-484-1996PUBLISH: September 26,October 3, 2008



File No. 2008-CP-13573

IN RE: ESTATE OFRICHARD F. TOWNS,Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORSThe administration of the estateof RICHARD F. TOWNS,deceased, whose date of deathwas June 11, 2008, is pendingin the Circuit Court for SARASO-TA County, Florida, Probate Divi-sion, the address of which isSarasota County Courthouse,2000 Main Street, Sarasota,Florida 34237. The names andaddresses of the personal repre-sentative and the personal repre-sentative’s attorney are set forthbelow.

All creditors of the decedent andother persons having claims ordemands against decedent’sestate on whom a copy of thisnotice is required to be servedmust file their claims with thiscourt WITHIN THE LATER OFTHREE (3) MONTHS AFTERTHE TIME OF THE FIRST PUB-LICATION OF THIS NOTICE ORTHIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THEDATE OF SERVICE OF A COPYOF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the dece-dent and other persons havingclaims or demands against dece-dent’s estate must file theirclaims with this court WITHINTHREE (3) MONTHS AFTERTHE DATE OF THE FIRST PUB-LICATION OF THIS NOTICE.




THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICA-TION OF THIS NOTICE IS OCTO-BER , 2008.

Personal Representative:LAURA J. TOWNS

294 Outer Drive WestVenice, Florida 34293

Attorney for Personal Representative:ALAN WELLING BANSPACH,ESQ.FLORIDA BAR NO. 0658200Law Ofc of Alan Banspach8191 College Parkway, Suite304Fort Myers, Florida 33919Telephone: (239) 482-1774

PUBLISH: October 3, 10, 2008



IN RE: ESTATE OF,IRENE H. WERTH,Deceased.

File No. 2008-CP-013927-NC

NOTICE TO CREDITORSThe administration of the estateof IRENE H. WERTH, deceased,whose date of death was Janu-ary 18, 2008, File Number2008-CP-013927-NC, is pend-ing in the Circuit Court for Sara-sota County, Florida, ProbateDivision, the address of which isP.O. Box 3079, SARASOTA,FL 34230-3079. The namesand addresses of the personalrepresentative and the personalrepresentative’s attorney are setforth below.All creditors of the decedent andother persons having claims ordemands against decedent’sestate, on whom a copy of thisnotice is required to be servedmust file their claims with thiscourt WITHIN THE LATER OF 3MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OFTHE FIRST PUBLICATION OFTHIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYSAFTER THE DATE OF SERVICEOF A COPY OF THIS NOTICEON THEM.All other creditors of the dece-dent and other persons havingclaims or demands against dece-dent’s estate must file theirclaims with this court WITHIN 3MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OFTHE FIRST PUBLICATION OFTHIS NOTICE.ALL CLAIMS NOT FILEDWITHIN THE TIME PERIODSSET FORTH IN SECTION733.702 OF THE FLORIDAPROBATE CODE WILL BEFOREVER BARRED.NOTWITHSTANDING THETIME PERIOD SET FORTHABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILEDTWO (2) YEARS OR MOREAFTER THE DECEDENT’SDATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.The date of first publication ofthis notice is September 26,2008.

Personal Representative:LYNN PARFEN

4071 Van AmbergBrighton, MI 48116

Attorney for Personal Representative:Florida Bar No. 351301H. GREG LEE, P.A.2014 Fourth StreetSarasota, Florida 34237Telephone: (941)-954-0067PUBLISH: September 26,October 3, 2008



IN RE: ESTATE OFEDWARD J. WILLENBORG, deceased.


NOTICE TO CREDITORSThe administration of the estateof EDWARD J. WILLENBORG,deceased, whose date of deathwas JUNE 29, 2008 is pendingin the Circuit Court for SarasotaCounty, Florida, Probate Division,the address of which is 4000 S.Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL34293. The names and address-es of the personal representativeand the personal representative’sattorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent andother persons having claims ordemands against decedent’sestate, on whom a copy of thisnotice is required to be servedmust file their claims with thisCourt WITHIN THE LATER OFTHREE MONTHS AFTER THETIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-TION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30DAYS AFTER THE DATE OFSERVICE OF A COPY OF THISNOTICE ON THEM.All other creditors of the dece-dent and other persons havingclaims or demands against thedecedent’s estate must file theirclaims with this court WITHINTHREE MONTHS AFTER THEDATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-TION OF THIS NOTICE.ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH-IN THE TIME PERIODS SETFORTH IN SECTION 733.702OF THE FLORIDA PROBATECODE WILL BE FOREVERBARRED.NOTWITHSTANDING THETIME PERIODS SET FORTHABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILEDTWO (2) YEARS OR MOREAFTER THE DECEDENT’SDATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICA-TION OF THIS NOTICE IS:September 26, 2008.

Personal Representative:Christina M. Willenborg

357 St. George CourtVenice, Florida 34293

Ann C. ThompsonAttorney for Christina M. Wil-lenborgFlorida Bar No. 040444152 Nokomis Avenue NorthVenice, Florida 34285Telephone (941) 484-1996

PUBLISH: SEPTEMBER 26,OCTOBER 3, 2008

30 NOTICE OF SALE

IN THE COUNTY COURT ofTHE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIR-


FLORIDACIVIL DIVISION

File No 2007-CC-007152-SC

SARASOTA SANDS OWNERSASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff,

vs.

DOUGLAS E. ROSS andKAREN HALL ROSS,Defendans.

NOTICE OF ACTIONTO: Douglas E. Ross and KarenHall Ross and if any of the abovenamed natural persons be mar-ried, their unknown spouses, andif any of the above named natur-al persons be dead, theirunknown heirs, devisees,grantees, successors or otherparties claiming by, through,under or against them, and anyand all other persons claimingany right, title, interest, lien,estate or demand in or to be thefollowing described real propertyand to reform a a certain deed,situate, lying and being in Sara-sota County, Florida, to-wit:

Undivided 1/50th interest inand to Condominium UnitD553, Week 17 and theirundivided respective share inthose common elementsappertaining thereto in accor-dance with and subject to thecovenants, conditions, terms,restrictions and other provi-sions of a certain Declarationof Condominium of SARASO-TA SANDS a resort condo-minium hotel, as recorded inOfficial Records Book 1364at Page 1165 et seq., of thepublic records of SarasotaCounty, Florida, and as perCondominium Plat recordedin Condominium Book 14 atpages 4 through 4B inclusiveof the public records of Sara-sota County, Florida.

YOU ARE HEREBY notified that aforeclosure action on the abovedescribed property has beenfiled against you in the aboveentitled Court and you arerequired to serve a copy of yourwritten defenses to the Com-plaint on the Plaintiff’s Attorney,David K. Oaks, ESQ., of DAVIDK. OAKS, P.A., 407 East Mari-on Avenue, Suite 101, PuntaGorda, Florida 33950, and filethe original with the Clerk of theCourt, Sarasota County Court-house, 2000 Main Street, Sara-sota, FL 34237 on or before the3rd day of November, 2008otherwise a judgment may beentered against you for the reliefdemanded in the Complaint.

Witness my hand and seal of saidCourt on this 25th day of Sep-tember, 2008.

KAREN E. RUSHINGCLERK OF THE CIRCUIT

COURTBy: C. Brandenburg

Deputy Clerkcc:DAVID K. OAKS, P.A., 407 E Marion Ave. Ste 101Punta Gorda, FL 33950

PUBLISHVENICE GONDOLIER SUN:OCTOBER 3, 2008OCTOBER 10, 2008OCTOBER 17, 2008OCTOBER 24, 2008

NOTICE OF SALE

At public sale by competitive bid-ding on Thursday, October 16,2008 at 12PM. SOUTHVENICE STORAGE, (941)-497-5957 on premises where saidproperty is stored and which arelocated at:

SOUTH VENICE STORAGE20 CIRCLEWOOD DRVENICE, FLORIDA 34293

JEANNE LANDRY (6X10)

All auctioned units must be paidfor in cash and emptied by 5p.m. on day of sale. Units listedfor auction may be withdrawnwithout notice.

PUBLISH: October 1, 8, 2008

38 OTHER NOTICES

NOTICE:

This ad shall serve as legalnotification of packagechanges for Comcast Cablecustomers in digital capableareas of Manatee and Sara-sota Counties.

Starting 11/01/08 Comcastwill offer the Value Triple Playin your market. The ValueTriple Play Bundle includesthe following services: DigitalStarter video service (80+digital channels), OnDemand, Comcast High-Speed Internet Economy Ser-vice and Comcast DigitalVoice® with the Local withMore calling plan thatincludes unlimited local call-ing and 5 cents per minutefor in-state and out of statelong distance calls. The stan-dard price for this bundle is$99.00 per month.

Starting 11/01/08, Comcastwill offer the “HD Triple Play”in Manatee and SarasotaCounties, a new service bun-dle that includes a High-Defi-nition converter and High-Definition video service.

The following are the tiers ofthe HD Triple Play bundle:

HD Starter: The HD StarterBundle includes the followingservices: Digital Starter videoservice (80+ digital chan-nels), On Demand, High-Defi-nition converter and service,Comcast High-Speed InternetPerformance Service withPowerBoost® and ComcastDigital Voice® with the Unlim-ited calling plan that includesunlimited local and long-dis-tance calls to the US, Canada,Puerto Rico and certain otherU.S. territories. The standardprice for this bundle is$129.99 per month.

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Venice woman in critical condition

A 21-year-old Venicewoman is in critical condi-tion Tuesday after thevehicle she was drivingcollided with another out-side of Maryville, Tenn.

Police said a man in anFord F-150 hit BrittanyLynn Green’s Saturn head-on after losing control ofhis vehicle in the oppositelane.

Green was flown byLifestar helicopter to theUniversity of Tennessee’smedical center and waslisted in critical condition.The driver of the F-150 didnot survive.

Deadly crashThe tractor trailer that

crashed into a van Mondayin Moore Haven, Fla.,killing six people, belongedto West Coast AggregateHaulers Inc. of Venice.

A Florida Highway Patrolincident report states thatat around 6:30 a.m., EwingSaunders, 66, was haulingsand through the areawhen he ran a stop signand struck the right side ofa van carrying six fieldworkers. None of the van’spassengers survived.

Authorities said someof the passengers were not carrying identificationcards. Hispanic advocatesare working with authori-ties to identify the victims

and inform their families.Saunders was taken to

a hospital with seriousbut non-life-threateninginjuries. An investigationof the crash is continuingand possible charges arepending.

New law aims to curbscrap-metal theft

Authorities are hoping anew state law will make ittougher for thieves to sellstolen scrap metal to recy-cling centers.

Effective Oct. 1, peopletaking items to recyclingdealers must complete aform with their personalinformation, and providea thumbprint or photo forfiling purposes. In turn,dealers must also photo-graph and describe thematerials being recycled,and must include infor-mation on the vehicle thathauls the metals.

The new law will requirerecyclers to keep theirrecords on file for up to fiveyears. Failure to do so is amisdemeanor for the firstand second violation, anda felony if it occurs a thirdtime.

Venice PoliceDepartment arrests

• Dana Reno, 36, 500block Pinewood Ave.,Nokomis. Charge: drivingwith a suspended license.Bond: $1,500.

• Jose F. Garciamartinez,34, 500 block AlhambraDrive, Venice. Charge: novalid driver license. Bond:$500.

• Rondal E. Montgomery,36, 8100 block Boca GrandeAve., North Port. Charges:possession of marijuana,possession of drug para-phernalia, DUI. Bond: $740.

• Nancy H. Shep, 51, 362Fareham Drive, Venice.Charges: DUI with proper-ty damage, DUI .20 orhigher or having a passen-ger under 18. Bond: $1,000.

Sarasota CountySheriff’s Office arrests

• David W. Licking Jr.,40, 3300 block OrangeAve., Venice. Charge: dri-ving with a revoked license,contempt. Bond: $7,000.

• Beverly A. Menard, 24,2100 block Park Road,Venice. Charge: violationof probation. Bond: none.

• Susana Ramlie, 37,1000 block De la CroixCircle, Nokomis. Charge:domestic battery. Bond:none.

• Jeffrey M. Reckahn, 47,400 block Argus Road,Venice. Charge: DUI withproperty damage, DUI with.20 or higher. Bond: $26,000.

• Malgorzata Sadowska,53, 4400 block Yacht ClubDrive, Venice. Charge:petit theft. Bond: $120.

• Amanda Schraeder,18, 200 block East Nippino

Trail, Nokomis. Charge: vio-lation of probation. Bond:none.

• Jeremy Staub, 19, 4900block Cherry Laurel Way,Sarasota. Charge: recklessdriving, obstructing oropposing an officer. Bond:$1,000.

• Deborah Viereck, 51,4700 block Marlin Road,Venice. Charge: DUI. Bond:$500.

• Eric G. Church, 19,homeless, Venice. Charge:trespass after warning.Bond: $250.

• Christina M. Butera,26, 1200 block HudsonRoad, Venice. Charge: petittheft, grand theft with afirearm. Bond: $2,120.

• Jackie R. Clark, 44, 400block Birch Ave., Nokomis.Charge: possession of mar-ijuana, drug paraphernalia.Bond: $240.

• Joseph M. Jewell, 47,1200 block Mohawk Road,Venice. Charge: domesticbattery. Bond: none.

• Lee L. Khan, 20, 200block Shell Road, Venice.Charge: burglary of anoccupied dwelling, third-degree grand theft, criminalmischief. Bond: $16,000.

• Michael E. Kochman,46, 120 block West PoconoTrail, Nokomis. Charge:violation of probation.Bond: $5,000.

• Glynn L. Lewis, 21, 600block Harris St., Laurel.Charge: aggravated bat-tery on a pregnantwoman. Bond: none.

• Thomas J. Moger, 50,14000 Bellagio Way, Osprey.Charges: second-degreegrand theft, passing worth-less bank checks (twocounts). Bond: $10,240.

• Antonina Richards,31, 1100 North CypressPoint Drive, Venice.Charge: violation of pro-bation. Bond: none.

• Christopher Sinclair,19, 1900 block RedfernRoad, Venice. Charge: vio-lation of probation. Bond:$5,000.

• Clara J. Shelley, 52, 500block School St., Venice.Charge: violation of pro-bation (two counts). Bond:none.

• Barry E. Smith, 19, 1700block South Tamiami Trail,Venice. Charge: burglaryof an occupied dwelling,third-degree grand theft.Bond: $15,000.

• Gregory S. Solie, 48,100 block Margaret Drive,Nokomis. Charge: violationof probation. Bond: $5,000.

North Port PoliceDepartment arrest

• Joseph M. Feguer, 24,2400 block AlamanderAve., Venice. Charge:

obstructing or opposingan officer without vio-lence, disorderly intoxica-tion. Bond: $870.

Sarasota PoliceDepartment arrests

• Thomas R. Petty, 39, 90block King Arthur Drive,Nokomis. Charge: burglaryof an unoccupied struc-ture, burglary of a con-veyance. Bond: $20,000.

• David W. Bishop, 30,4000 block ShamrockDrive, Venice. Charge: pos-session of drug parapher-nalia. Bond: $120.

Florida HighwayPatrol arrest

• Fransisco Motasanchez,19, 100 block KeystoneRoad, Venice. Charge: novalid driver license. Bond:$500.

Manatee CountySheriff’s Office arrest

• Richard L. Guyn, 51,800 block The Esplanade,Venice. Charge: out-of-county warrant. Bond:none.

Criminal registrations• Erik L. Brown, 40, 500

block Porpoise Road,Venice.

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Bill Furst doesn’t have towait until the general elec-tion to find out whetherhe’ll be Sarasota County’snew property appraiser.

Furst, 58,who defeat-ed incum-bent Jim To-dora in theAugust pri-mary, wasslated toface write-in candi-date GaryWayne John-son in the November. How-ever, Johnson withdrewfrom the race Sept. 3.

Furst said it was won-derful that he wouldn’t

Furst in as Sarasota County property appraiserhave to compete in No-vember.

“Elections are toughand very grueling,” hesaid.

Furst said that he “wasand wasn’t” surprised thatJohnson withdrew, be-

cause it was likely he onlywanted to run against To-dora.

He will take office inJanuary, and plans to fulfillthe promises he madewhile campaigning duringthe primary.

“There’s a lot of work tobe done,” Furst said. “I’mreally looking forward toit.”

Furst is a past presidentof the Sarasota Associationof Realtors and is currentlya member of the executive

committee of the NationalAssociation of Realtors. Herecently resigned as vicechair of the SarasotaCounty Planning Com-mission.

Furst is married toDarla, his wife of 31 years.

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Fundingfor waterprojectstops, groupconcludesBY GREG MARTINSTAFF WRITER

After a two-day sessionin Orlando last week, the120-member Florida Wat-er Congress boiled a list ofdozens of ideas down tofour top priorities — and aboost in state funding forboth alternative watersupply projects and con-servation programs wereranked tops.

But, area delegate Shan-non Staub, chair of theSarasota County commis-sion, said she was mostimpressed with the waythe broad spectrum ofstakeholders at the meet-ing voiced support for pro-tecting natural water re-sources for the sake of theecosystem.

The congress voted toinclude only the top 18action items on its prioritylist and the environmentwas ranked higher thanthat, within the top 24,Staub said.

“I was really surprisedwith the amount of weightthat was given to the envi-ronment by everyone —agriculture, private utili-ties,” Staub said. “I mean, itwas like, yes, we wantwater but we have to pre-serve and protect the envi-ronment at the same time.

“I think it was an ac-knowledgement that peo-ple need water, but if wedon’t keep the environ-ment preserved and pro-tected, we’re not going to dovery good in getting waterfor people,” she added.

The water congress wasorganized by the state’sCentury Commission for aSustainable Florida. Thecommission will use thecongress’ conclusions todraft a report on water pol-icy. The report is to be pre-sented to the governor andLegislature by January.

Thursday, the 120 mem-bers broke into a half dozenwork groups to hash outwhat actions should be con-sidered. Friday, the groupused an electronic votingdevice to rank the propos-als.

The top priority, ac-cording to the congress, isto reinstate Senate Bill 444,which pumped more than$100 million into alterna-tive water supply projectsstatewide. Alternative sup-plies are ones that don’tcome from groundwater.

The group also voted todeclare “conservation” theequivalent of a water sup-ply project. That wouldenable conservation pro-jects, such as those to pur-chase wetlands, to qualifyfor state funding, Staubsaid.

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Environmental Protection has docu-mented some 304 instances of illegalcutting of mangroves and has assessedfines in 208 cases. Undoubtably, therehave been more times that shorelineproperty owners trimmed thickets ofmangroves, sometimes illegally.

But the state does not have man-grove police out patrolling against ille-gal activity, so no one knows how wide-spread cutting may be. The DEP canonly react to complaints, and thosecomplaints invariably come fromneighbors who notice something po-tentially fishy nearby.

Neighbors don’t always know a blackmangrove from a Brazilian pepper, saidAndrea Lipstein of Sarasota County’s

natural resources protection depart-ment, so the reports are on the markroughly half the time. Still, it does noharm to call in a potential violator.Better to check and find no problemthan to ignore a potential violation.

That’s because there was good rea-son for the law in the first place.Mangroves are a critical component ofthe coastal ecosystem. They providehabitat for marine and bird life. Theyimprove water quality and act as stormand wave buffers.

However, they also can grow so highthat they block the view from a water-front home. They get in the way of docksand obstruct access to the water. So,what’s the big deal if you snip a few feetoff the top or from the side of the dock?

The big deal can be fines from thestate DEP and compensatory agree-ments that call for restoration. Still,there are some who believe the current

state laws aren’t strong enough deterillegal mangrove cutting.

A recent set of stories in the FortMyers News-Press laid out the argu-ments for stiffer penalties, saying essen-tially that state law often amounted tonothing more than a slap on the wristfor violators.

State law calls for civil fines up to$10,000, criminal fines up to $50,000and five years in jail. But that sort ofsanction is rare. Of the 208 cases inwhich a fine was assessed, nine weresettled for $10,000 or more. Ninety-fourwere for $1,000 or less. Since 1997, a lit-tle more than $500,000 in total fineshave been assessed, according to theNews-Press.

That sounds like a fair sum to us. Whilesome felt the fines were too low to act as atrue deterrent, there really seemed to beno way to know what wasn’t being cutand what damage was being done.

Lipstein investigates mangrovecalls for Sarasota County under amemorandum of understanding thecounty has with the state. Since thebeginning of the year, she said, she’sbeen out on 13 cases. CharlotteCounty does not have a similar sys-tem, but if the county receives a call,code enforcement officers will check itout, stop the activity if need be andrefer the matter to the DEP.

What is most important at the end ofthe day is restoration of damaged areas.And as for cases when cutting is inprogress, many people simply are notaware that they may be breaking thelaw, Lipstein said. They stop.

The best policy — the only policy,really — is to call your county environ-mental office or the state DEP to findout what you need to do before pickingup your pruning sheers. Protect yourselfand our coast, bays and canals.

OPINION8AFRIDAYOCT. 3, 2008

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Jack and Jill, 2008more than $100,000 in lessthan four years. DemocratsSen. Chuck Schumer andRep. Barney Frank have alsoallegedly benefited fromthis financial crisis throughhefty contributions.

Back in 2005, Fannie andFreddie were on the ropes.They were enmeshed inaccounting scandals thatled to turnover at the top. Inan article by Peter Wallison,the Securities and Ex-change Commission’s chiefaccountant, he told Frank-lin Raines, that Fannie’sposition on the relevantaccounting issue was noteven “on the page” of allow-able interpretations.

In 2005, Alan Green-span told Congress: “IfFannie and Freddie con-tinue to grow, continue tohave the low capital thatthey have, continue toengage in the dynamichedging of their portfolios,which they need to do forinterest rate risk aversion,they potentially create ever-growing potential systemicrisk down the road. We areplacing the total financialsystem of the future at asubstantial risk.”

Next, a Fannie and Fred-die reform bill was createdand passed by the SenateBanking Committee. Thebill gave regulators thepower to crack down oncompanies engaged in riskyinvestments.

The bill didn’t becomelaw because Democrats op-posed it on a party line votein the committee. Repub-licans could not even getthe Senate to vote on thematter. Those who ap-parently protected Fannieand Freddie included Bar-ack Obama, Hillary Clintonand Christopher Dodd.

Oh, and there is one littlefootnote. Sen. John McCainwas one of the three co-sponsors of Senate Bill 190,the bill that would haveaverted this mess.

“Up Jack got and homedid trot as fast as he couldcaper.

They put him to bedand cleaned his head

With vinegar and brownpaper.”

P.S. I am meticulousabout giving sources when Iquote other columnists,newspapers, etc. My Sept.19 column’s last paragraph“A Quiz: Who Am I” was apiece that was circulatingon the Internet. Like mosthumor that is circulated onthe Internet, no source wasgiven, but I thought it wascute and wanted to share it.I later found out it may havefirst appeared as a letter tothe Wall Street Journal.

Mary Kay Ruppel is aVenice resident and hasbeen a frequent contribu-tor to other publications.She writes a regular col-umn for this page.

MARY KAY RUPPELCOLUMNIST

“Freddie and Fanniewent up the Hill to fetch alittle bailout.

Freddie fell down andbroke his crown

And Fannie went thesame route.”

That’s my version of theold English rhyme. I wantedto say that Freddie broke hisARMs, but couldn’t get thatto rhyme right.

Everybody is blamingeverybody else in this de-bacle, especially with theupcoming presidentialelection. However, themortgage lending prob-lems didn’t start yesterday.

The financial crisis fac-ing the United States ofAmerica and the worldbegan with the creation in1994 of a bill to promotelow-income home owner-ship. President Bill Clintonsigned the bill and thatwas the start of “creativeownership” for applicantswho did not qualify forfixed mortgages. Financ-ing for them largely tookthe form of adjustable ratemortgages.

These ARMs began low,but are based on the mar-ket. As the market chang-ed, the rates rose to thepoint that homeownerscould no longer make theirpayments. Foreclosures onthe ARM properties beganand like dominoes cascad-ing onto one another, thecurrent financial melt-down began.

Both Fannie Mae andFreddie Mac were essen-tially and quietly takenover by the Clinton admin-istration and its support-ers. A Clinton pal, FannieMae Chief Franklin Raines,is reported to have accu-mulated a personal wealthof $100 million. JamieGorlick, another Clintonbuddy, is also said to beworth in excess of $100million. She was vice chairof Fannie Mae — a seem-ingly appropriate title.

In 2004, as mortgagefirms and investmentbanks heavily leveraged byARM mortgages started tobe adversely affected bythe number of foreclo-sures, the current financialcrisis began in earnest.

Presidential candidateBarack Obama is said to bethe third-largest recipientof Fannie Mae’s politicalcontributions, reported at

LETTERS FROM OUR READERS

It’s representative government, you knowEditor:

I have a hard time accepting Sue Lang as a represen-tative of the citizens who elected her. I have never seenan elected representative trying to force a personal agen-da on the citizens as she is doing. She seems to beobsessed with eliminating the Venice airport as her finalgoal.

This latest vision of hers is unbelievable: trying toreduce the airport to only single-engine airplanes, rec-ommending we divert various flight operations andbusinesses to other airports. Now she does not want thenoise study to be done because it could disagree with hercomplaint that there is a noise problem.

The airport is a very big plus for the city and it is agreat asset to making the city more desirable to futurebusiness and residents. The Venice business communitycannot survive without positive change and growth.Even controlled growth is very important to the health ofa community.

From what I read, Florida is becoming less desirableto baby boomers who want to retire. To attract these peo-ple, everything should be done to make Venice a morediverse community in which to live and visit than otherFlorida areas. A viable, vibrant airport and downtownbusiness section are both assets that will attract theseretirees, as it did when we moved here.

In conclusion, I believe Sue Lang is not a good repre-sentative on council as she does not represent the citi-zens without bias. The next election will reveal how themajority of residents feel.

Conrad PerkeyVenice

Palin’s religiosityscares himEditor:

I was raised in a Chris-tian evangelical commu-nity. Magazines, radio, TV,movies, alcohol, RomanCatholicism, Judaism, etc.,were all condemned.

Even as a child I knewthat our church had a verydark view of the world.When I hear news like theJonestown deaths, Plan-ned Parenthood bomb-ings, the Waco tragedy,Mormon preteen polyga-mist wives and Muslimsuicide bombings, I think

back to the primitive doc-trines of that church.

Jehovah’s Witnesses toldme, a biology teacher, thatteaching the principles ofevolution, a basis of biolo-gy, agriculture and medi-cine, was sinful. SeventhDay Adventists said theycould not permit bloodtransfusions, and couldnot eat “bloody” beets. Iknew Christian Sciencemembers who rejected thegerm theory of disease.

Where Sarah Palin fitsin the spectrum of reli-gious extremism is diffi-cult to say. Book-banning,

commercial exploitationof women by beauty pag-eant promoters and Chris-tian parables over princi-ples of science are all ac-ceptable to her. She claimsto be pro-life but is pro-war. She does not con-demn alcohol, but isaligned with a candidatewhose political career hasbeen financed by his wife’sbeer-distribution fortune.She is more accepting ofteen pregnancy and vene-real disease than she is ofhealth education. Thesethings we know.

What we don’t know ishow far back she would setour country in foreign pol-icy, science, medicine,agriculture and technolo-gy if she is elected. Theprospect should scare allvoters.

John M. HalvorsenEnglewood

Vote for money,or for yourselfEditor:

This letter to the editoris addressed to the work-ing-class people: You haveto get out in Novemberand vote. Don’t take theattitude that it won’t doyou any good, because ifyou do, it’s going to be thesame thing for the nextfour years.

The rich people makesure they vote. That is whythey win.

Don’t go by what yousee on TV; go by what theydid for the last four years.

We need a change andwe need it fast, or we willbe back in the bread linelike we were after the last

stock market crash in the1930s.

Don’t let race sway yourvote; we need Obama. Hewill work to help the work-ing class get back to adecent life before it’s toolate.

The rich people don’tcare about the country. Theyjust care about money.

Raymond GroneEnglewood

It’s what got KingGeorge in troubleEditor:

The possibility of themaintenance code re-minds us of wording in theDeclaration of Indepen-dence by Congress on July4, 1776, due to many abus-es by the King of England.

It stated that, “He haserected a multitude of newOffices, and sent hitherswarms of Officers to ha-rass our people and eatout their substance.”

If this code is adopted,we can expect more publicemployees, more waste,government by fear, high-er taxes, fees and fines totake our money. It willallow enforcement or non-enforcement for bureau-cratic pleasure randomly.

If you think you haveseen bad government be-fore, more is coming if thispasses.

John W. LewisVenice

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF VENICE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A SERIES OF WORKSHOPS TO CONSIDER DRAFT NO. 3 - ENVISION VENICE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 16, 23, 30, NOVEMBER 6, 13, 20 AND DECEMBER 4, 11, 18, 2008 FROM 5:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. THE WORKSHOPS WILL TAKE PLACE IN CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 401 WEST VENICE AVENUE, VENICE, FLORIDA.

All interested parties are invited to appear and be heard. The Envision Venice Comprehensive Plan Update is available on the city’s website at http://www.venicegov.com, by visiting the Planning & Zoning Department or City Clerk’s Office located at 401 West Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285 or by visiting the Venice Public Library at 300 S. Nokomis Avenue, Venice, FL 34285.

Written comments filed with the Planning Commission (c/o Planning & Zoning Department at the above address) will be heard and considered.

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country are small businessowners, according to theNational Federation of In-dependent Business. Theysimply can’t afford the highcost of buying insurancefor themselves, their fami-lies or their employees.

Many of the questionsrelated to health care andinsurance came from peo-ple who fall between thecracks. They might be tooyoung to qualify for Medi-care or simply earn toomuch to qualify for certainbenefits.

Those fortunate enoughto have health insurancealso have concerns as med-ical costs, deductibles andco-payments increase.Many American familiesare one major medical ill-ness away from bankrupt-cy.

Social Security and thequestion of what the presi-dent would do to ensurethat hard-working Amer-icans would be able toretire was the topic of sev-eral questions.

Dave of St. Petersburgposed the question, “Asour population is aging,how do you plan to ensurethat Social Security bene-fits will not only be contin-ued, but that they willincrease with the cost ofliving so that Social Se-curity is a viable source ofincome for the elderly/re-tired population?”

The truth is manyAmericans might not beable to retire. Traditionalpensions are disappear-ing, and few Americanshave more than $25,000saved for retirement.

We’re living longer, butmedical, housing and foodcosts also are skyrocketing.

Imagine that you havethe opportunity to talk tothe next president of theUnited States, and you canask one question. Whatwould you ask the nextpresident?

Recently AARP sent outan e-mail giving membersin Florida the opportunityto respond to that ques-tion. We received morethan 300 responses fromacross the state.

Topics such as long-term care, health care,financial security andbipartisanship topped thelist of most frequently ask-ed questions.

Sharon of Summerfieldwanted to know if the costof insurance would belowered.

“If you are elected pres-ident, what will you do tomake health insurancemore affordable for middleincome families?” askedFran of Deland.

With more than 47 mil-lion people in America —more than 3 million ofthose in Florida — withouthealth insurance, it’s notsurprising that affordablehealth insurance is a prior-ity for many families. One-third of those withouthealth insurance in this

What would you ask the next president?

LORI K. PARHAMGUEST COLUMNIST

According to recent sur-veys, many middle-classAmericans are outlivingtheir savings.

America has to do a bet-ter job. And, several mem-bers, like Ron of Orlando,wanted to know how thenext president would workto end partisan bickeringand gridlock in Washing-ton.

These questions reflectthe concerns of manyFloridians and Americans.For the past year, DividedWe Fail has worked to raisethe voices of millions ofpeople who are tired ofpartisan gridlock and wantto see real bipartisan solu-tions on the issues ofhealth care and financialsecurity.

We’ve heard and col-lected stories about thereal problems people faceeveryday. Some of thosestories are shared on ourWeb site at http://www.dividedwefail.org/. Thesestories serve to show thatsolving these issues is criti-cal to the daily lives ofAmericans.

Eugene of Lutz asked ifthe next president wouldbe willing to be subjectedto an annual “grade card”listing campaign promisesand how they are faring.

In reality, it is the voters— the thousands whohave signed our DividedWe Fail pledge — who willbe looking and “grading”the next president onthese issues.

To learn how you canget involved, visit http://www.dividedwefail.org/ orsend your own question [email protected].

Lori K. Parham isAARP’s Florida state direc-tor.

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dollars? Not another dime!Throwing more money

into this lousy bankingsystem is throwing gaso-line on the fire.

Government isn’t capa-ble of holding the bankersaccountable, and thebankers aren’t capable ofkeeping themselves out of

bankruptcy.Don’t send the U.S. gov-

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Let the corrupt systemeat itself.

Andrew MickishVenice

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LET ’EM HAVE IT: SHOULD VENICE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WHO SERVE AT LEAST SIX YEARSGET FREE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR LIFE? CALL US AT 207-1111.

Nice work if you can get itUnheard of. I depend on the Gondolier Sun for my

news, and I was shocked to learn from a story in thepaper this week that our elected officials have free healthinsurance for themselves and their families, indefinitely.That’s unheard of in business. I retired after 30 years withone company and I pay 100 percent of my own healthinsurance costs. That’s the way it should be. Our electedofficials are getting away with murder.

Fire them. What in theworld is happening to ourVenice schools, withteachers abusing our chil-dren? I think the principalsat those schools shouldeither be fired or made togo get training on how tomake sure that the staffmembers are treating ourchildren fairly and safely.It’s just ridiculous that twoof our schools have abu-sive teachers as staff mem-bers. Let’s fire those princi-pals and get someone inthere that will make surethe teaching staff knowwhat’s expected.

Waste. I have a com-ment/question on codeenforcement in SouthVenice. On my street I havea house that regularly hasweeds go up to 4 to 5 feettall. The code enforcementgives them 30 days to cutthe lawn, and then it growsright back to 3, 4 and 5 feetagain. Correct me if I’mwrong, but it sounds likean extreme waste of taxdollars to be remindingthese people that their

grass is 4 and 5 feet highand needs to be cut. I thinkit should be a violation likea speeding ticket. Everytime you speed, they giveyou a ticket. They don’tgive you 30 days to slowdown. You break the law,like you would be breakinga code, pay a fine, period.There’s a lot of moneybeing wasted right nowwith the county trying tocut back on taxes andcosts and trim the budget,and they’re paying a codeenforcement officer, what-ever he makes, to go out tocertain properties once amonth to tell peoplesomething that theyshould already be doing. Itseems like an extremewaste of money. It’s some-thing our local county offi-cials need to look into.

Sign language. Inresponse to the politicalsigns that have dominatedour area again and notbeen taken down immedi-ately after, I really, reallybelieve that we shouldhave more rules and more

fines to get these people totake these down. They’redisruptive, a nuisance andthey just look horrible.

Accountability. I wantto know why banks aretaking the loss on peoplewho bought one house ora couple of houses whenthe market was going highand thought they’d turnthem over and make aquick buck. Why are thebanks taking the loss andletting these people skateaway from money that isdue? These people areleaving the house withoutany loss, moving out ofstate, buying new cars andjust letting the bank havethe house and take theloss. Why are the banks notholding the people re-sponsible? That is what Iwould like to know. Peoplewho have houses, who payevery month and pay whatthey should, in the end arepaying for these peoplewho should not havebought these houses whenthey did. I think the peopleshould be held responsiblefor the money that theyowe.

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The son of a well-knownVenice attorney has recent-ly opened his own office:Frank C. Wheeler, P.A., 871Venetia Bay Blvd., Suite 350,near the Hampton Inn. Hespecializes in residentialand commercial real estate,estate planning and pro-bate administration.

A graduate of VeniceHigh School, he obtainedhis law degree at StetsonUniversity. Working forprivate sector companies,he gained knowledge andexperience of the com-mercial world before re-turning to Venice to prac-tice with his father, CharlieWheeler, for nine years.Then he moved to a biggerlaw firm in downtownSarasota, concentratingon commercial and lend-ing work for two and halfyears.

“I always wanted myown business,” said Wheel-er, a resident of Nokomis.

Office hours are 8:30a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. Call484-8309.

Spa opening yogaand tai chi studio

Annette and MarcMichaels, owners of SpaVenice, 225 W. Miami Ave.,have announced majorexpansion plans.

“We are shooting toopen our new tai chi andyoga studio on Oct. 15 andcertainly by Halloween,”said Marc Michaels.

With the acquisition ofthe adjoining 2,000-square-foot unit, theyhave extended the bam-boo molding decor of SpaVenice into the new stu-dio. Reservations are beingtaken for classes coveringall stages of yoga and taichi, including private one-on-one for beginners tovery advanced students.Accessories, clothing andrelated items will be avail-able in the Yoga Boutique.

The spa offers skin care;bodywork; shiatsu, cou-ples and four-handedmassage; facials; and per-manent make-up. Bothfacilities open at 8 a.m.Monday through Satur-days and are open Sundayafternoons. Call 480-9009.

One-on-onecomputing help

If like many retireecomputer users you knowthe basics of this moderntechnology but wish youcould make a Christmascard list, attach digitalphotographs to e-mails oropen attachments, here isa helpful company: PCSolutions, 312 E. VeniceAve., Suite 207 in the Sea-board Office Park, underthe Venice Avenue Bridge.It offers one-on-one per-sonal computer coaching.

Owner Chuck String-ham, of Kennebunk,Maine, has operated PCSolutions providing busi-ness-orientated servicesand Mighty Mouse Com-puters supporting homeusers for 25 years. Arrivingin Venice this year with his

wife, Cathy, he realized hisexperience and knowl-edge could be shared withlocal computer users.

“I like to help peopleunderstand the technolo-gies available today andmake their lives better,”said Stringham.

He provides home andbusiness service calls to-gether with remote accessadvice. Office hours are 9a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays. Call244-3996.

Ice cream store openYulia Telesheesky has

opened The Ice CreamHouse, 1200 JacarandaBlvd., near the former dri-ver license office. She sellsWorking Cow and sugar-free ice cream, yogurt,milk shakes, custom-made sundaes and home-made cones. Call 496-7800.

Chickee delaysLast weekend, Casey

Key Fish House, 801Blackburn Point Road, Os-prey, reopened followingthe annual summer close-down, but without its newtiki hut. Owner Jimmy VonHubertz has experiencedsome unexpected delays,but anticipates the Mic-cosukee Indians will com-plete the construction.The bar and seating will beadded and it likely willopen around Oct. 10.

Walgreens going upVertical construction is

progressing at speed onthe new Walgreens Phar-macy, 4105 Pointe PlazaBlvd. The opening datewas unavailable at presstime.

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Is there optimism amidthe turmoil?

In recent weeks we havewitnessed economic stresson the national and inter-national landscape of amagnitude that has notexisted in our generation.The shutdown of thefinancial marketplace haseven filtered down to theVenice area.

Our small sunshinecommunity has witnessedbrokerage firms with a localpresence ceasing to existand banks on the brink ofdisaster being rescued bylarger, and hopefully moreviable, institutions.

Local business people,retirees and workers are allfeeling the credit pinchcreated, in part, by anoverzealous Wall Streetand a lack of adequateoversight. The “keep yourmoney safe” syndrome isnow setting in. People whoare seeking peace of mind

want to feel secure and beable to actually touch themoney they are now trans-ferring from banks to theirmattresses.

All is not lost. YourSocial Security check willnot bounce, local storeswill still accept your mon-ey and the ATM machinewill not spit out IOUsinstead of cash.

To move forward in thisclimate we should be look-ing to the solutions of thefuture and not the prob-lems of the past. Sharpenyour pencil and think“smart” while not becom-ing complacent.

Some real estate pricesare 40 to 50 percent lowerthan just three years ago,creating an extraordinarybuying opportunity with asmorgasbord of very tastychoices for the shrewd realestate diner.

The local real estatemarket that had beenshowing signs of recoveryhas flatlined again, mainlydue to the tightening ofmortgage money andcredit. Lenders have notbeen able or willing tofinance business and resi-dential real estate transac-tions in the traditionalsense. Confidence in thelocal economy will returnas soon as the federal gov-ernment begins to infusenew funds into the systemto make everyday transac-tions a reality.

In the meantime, watchfor wide swings in interestrates before any meaning-ful stabilization of thecredit markets and a re-turn to what can be con-sidered normalcy can oc-cur. Fortunately, attractiveg o v e r n m e n t - b a c k e dhome loans such as FHAand VA are still availableand are currently fuelingwhat real estate businessthere is in the lower andmoderate price range ofour local industry.

To select a communityto live in while anticipat-ing a recovery, one couldnot make a wiser choicethan Venice, Fla. Our areais highly rated nationallyas a vacation and retire-ment destination andwidely renowned for itsbeauty and amenities.

A vibrant downtown inwhich you can bike toeverything makes it anattractive and “reachable”business environment. Lo-cal and state leaders areproviding tax reductionsand incentives, creatingeven more economical rea-sons to own a home inVenice.

Now is the time to un-lock your dreams of homeownership and enjoy theVenice area lifestyle to itsfullest.

Tim Paradiso has helda real estate license since1964 and has been a Ven-ice resident since 1972.

The 2008 Florida StateMainStreet Annual Con-ference has come andgone. I’d like to share a fewof the comments I re-ceived from MainStreetdirectors about Venice:

“The most beautifuldowntown I have seen.” “Iwish my city had what youhave downtown.” “Theshops are all so great andthe owners were so friend-ly.” “I walked all overdowntown Venice andevery street is unique. Youare so lucky.”

We are unique, and notjust in the beauty of ourdowntown. We have adowntown filled with en-trepreneurial shop andbusiness owners who aresurviving and thrivingeven in this down econo-

my. Our business ownershave planned ahead,made adjustments and areweathering this economicstorm; here in Venice all isnot doom and gloom.

We have many, manymore new businesses andbusiness expansions thanclosures. Venice IslandPurses, Spa Venice andGulf Coast Gift Baskets justhave recently opened onMiami Avenue. Cleopatra’sand Erlenbach Studio havemoved to larger quarters.Newly opened Spa Venice isexpanding already.

Collector’s Gallery, TheIslander, Eden Spa andHoliday Dreams andMemories have new own-ers ready to take theirplace in our downtownfamily. Back Eddy Bistro isa recently opened restau-rant on Miami Avenue,while Cassariano’s on Ven-ice Avenue is just a yearold and has already open-ed a second restaurant outon 41. I haven’t even men-tioned the businesses thathave signed leases buthave not yet opened theirdoors.

So, in response to thecomments I received fromthe Florida MainStreetconference attendees: Yes,I am lucky — lucky to work

with so many people whocare greatly about Venice,who work so hard andbring positive energy toour beautiful downtown.Thank you.

I would also like to saythank you to John Ryanand the Venice AreaChamber of Commercefor all their help at theFlorida MainStreet AnnualConference. Charleen My-ers, Victoria Newman, Syl-vester Sawyer, Sheryl Cor-gan, Dori Hunt, MaryElizabeth Petty, Coco Hib-bitts and Loraine Castelliall gave their time to helpmake the conference ahuge success. Again, thankyou.

Important Downtown-er update: The Down-towners Volunteer Kickoffis Nov. 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m. atThe Collectors’ Gallery &Framery, 114 S. NokomisAve. Join us for wine andcheese and an opportuni-ty to serve the Venice welove. Questions? Call 485-7436 or 488-3029.

Reminder: The ThirdThursday Strolls are backby popular demand start-ing Oct. 16, 5:30-8 p.m.

K.C. Quaretti-Lee isexecutive director of VeniceMainStreet.

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Venice attorney’s son opens law office

State directors laud downtown

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Venice MainStreet Inc. sponsors a free Friday Night Live concert Oct. 3 from 8 to 10 p.m.at the Gazebo in Centennial Park. Music is by Fiddle and Steele.

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Expect economy to bounce back

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Real estate as I see it

ROGER BUTTONBUSINEWS COLUMNIST

BY ROGER BUTTONBUSINEWS COLUMNIST

Six guests from Jacaranda Trace retire-ment community in Venice participatedin the first Ladies Morning Out eventorganized by Sandy McGowan, owner ofSandy’s Designer Clothing, 128 W. VeniceAve.

Armed with discount coupons, theyshopped in the store for one and a halfhours.

“It has been an enjoyable shoppingspree and fun,” they commented as theydeparted with bags of purchases to enjoylunch at Café Venice.

McGowan coordinated the event withKay Kopac, owner of Café Venice. Twofriends assisted McGowan in providingpersonal service to the guests.

“I’m looking to do more,” saidMcGowan, adding, “and some downtownbusiness friends provided bags of giftsand coupons to give away.”

She invites community groups andorganizations in the area that would liketo participate in a Ladies Morning Out tocontact her to make [email protected]

Shopping, lunch make a great day out

SUN PHOTO BY ROGER BUTTON

The Morning Out shoppers leave Sandy’sDesigner Clothing store heading for lunch:Mary Flannery, left, Ruth Genesee, EdyGardiner, Bernice Abrahamson, store ownerSandy McGowan, Audrey Rolff, Sophia Travis,Peg Inglis and Jane Madden.

FROM THE DEPARTMENTOF ELDER AFFAIRS

Volunteer counselors with the Flor-ida Department of Elder Affairs’SHINE Program are now available tohelp guide more than 16,400 FloridaMedicare beneficiaries in 23 countieswho were affected by the terminationof the federal government’s MedicareAdvantage contract with MD MedicareChoice.

The federal Centers for Medicare &Medicaid Services terminated thecontract after the state Office ofInsurance Regulation obtained acourt order placing the plan intoreceivership.

The affected Medicare bene-ficiaries were enrolled in aHumana plan offering similarhealth care and prescriptiondrug benefits. However, theyhave until Jan. 31 to choosealternate coverage if theywish.

SHINE counselors areavailable to provide ob-jective information tohelp affected beneficia-ries make that decision.

Florida Medicare beneficiaries or theirrepresentatives can reach a SHINE volun-

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Doris J. HintonDoris J. Hinton, 83, of Venice,

Fla., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 30,2008.

Doris was a sales associate withBeall’s Department Stores for 28years.

She is survived by her sons, Ker-ry Reid Hinton and Kim Lee Hin-ton; grandson Brian; great-grand-son Kennedy; brothers Merrell,Blair and Urban Johnson; and sisterEvelyn Grant.Services: Visitation will be from12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 3,with a celebration of her life at 1:30p.m., all at Lemon Bay FuneralHome, Venice Chapel. Intermentwill follow in Venice MemorialGardens.

Roland J. Russell Jr.Roland J. Russell Jr., 86, of Venice,

Fla., died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008.He served in the U.S.

Army Air Forces duringWorld War II.

He was the beloved hus-band of Dorothy; loving

father of Roland III, Thomas and L.Randy; fond brother of EileenGoodman; and cherished grandfa-ther of six grandchildren.Contributions: In lieu of flowers,donations may be made to TideWellHospice and Palliative Care, 5955Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238.

Alfred W. SwinyardAlfred Wilbur Swinyard,

age 93, of Venice, Fla., diedon Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008.

He was born in Logan,Utah, on June 13, 1915, and movedto Venice from Ann Arbor, Mich., in1976. In 1999, he became a resident

of Village On TheIsle in Venice.

His educationincluded a bache-lor of science de-gree from UtahState University in1937, and an M.B.A.from the HarvardBusiness School in1939. He alsoreceived a doctorate from SyracuseUniversity in 1955. Mr. Swinyardserved in the U.S. Army in World WarII, including three years in theChina-Burma-India Theater wherehe was awarded a Bronze Star. Hewas discharged in 1946 as a lieu-tenant colonel. From 1946 to 1957,Mr. Swinyard was professor of mar-keting and chair of the marketingdepartment for the College of Busi-ness Administration at Syracuse

University. Between 1957 and 1962,he was director of managementresearch for the firm of Booz, Allenand Hamilton. After 1962, he taughtat the Graduate School of BusinessAdministration at the University ofMichigan and retired from there asprofessor emeritus and associatedean emeritus. Mr. Swinyard was amember of The Church of JesusChrist of Latter-day Saints. He was amember of the American Mark-eting Association, Beta GammaSigma, Alpha Kappa Psi, Sigma Chi,the Harvard Club in Sarasota andthe University of Michigan Club,and a former member of the VeniceYacht Club.

Surviving family members in-clude his wife of 67 years, June Han-son Swinyard of Venice; son Alfred W.Swinyard Jr. of Clearwater, Fla.;daughter Suzanne S. Hanselmann of

Indianapolis, Ind.; grandchildrenMatthew A. Swinyard, Michael J.Swinyard, Frederick H. Hansel-mann, Peter A. Hanselmann, Eric W.Hanselmann and Christian M. Han-selmann; and four great-grandchil-dren. He was preceded in death byhis brothers, William O. Swinyard ofSalt Lake City, Utah, Dr. Ewart A.Swinyard of Salt Lake City, and Dr.Chester A. Swinyard of Menlo Park,Calif.Services: A family service with bur-ial was held at Venice MemorialGardens. Farley Funeral Home inVenice is handling the arrange-ments.To send condolences, visitwww.farleyfuneralhome.com.Contributions: In lieu of flowers,memorial donations may be madeto Village On The Isle ScholarshipFund, 900 South Tamiami Trail,Venice, FL 34285.

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BY TRIPP MILLERSPORTS EDITOR

The Venice High School girlsgolf team will head into theDonald Ross Invitational on ahigh note.

The Lady Indians shot theirlowest team score of the seasonThursday at Heron Creek Golf &Country Club to beat North PortHigh School 195-258. CaseyKennedy and Crystal Smith car-ried the team with a 36 and a 37,respectively, but every beginningplayer broke 70 for the first timethis season.

Taylor Olson shot a season-low59 and Maggie Kowalik roundedout the scoring with a 63.

In boys action, Venice playedthe longest course they will playthis season at Pine Valley GolfClub in Englewood Thursday. TheIndians scores were higher, butthey still defeated Lemon BayHigh School going away 161-186.

Tyler Jones (38), who has beenshooting low through the lastthree matches, shot under 40 forthe third straight time. His was thelow round of the day. TimGarofalo (40), Erick Bennett (40)and Frank Perilli (43) rounded outthe scoring for the Indians.

The 3,600-yard course was dif-ficult for everyone as the scoreswere up from the last two match-es. Perilli said the shortest club heused all day was a six-iron.

“(Our score) doesn’t surpriseme much,” boys head coachMarty Tarala said. “It was toughfor some guys.”

Next up for both teams is theDonald Ross Invitational at SaraBay Country Club in SarasotaMonday.

The Ross is an 18-hole junior

tournament that typically attractsthe area’s best players. The courseis also more challenging than any-thing the boys or girls teams haveseen this year.

“It’s definitely a toughcourse,” girls head coach WayneRobertson said. “I think it’s agood challenge, especially forCrystal and Casey. The greens are

unlike anything we play.“It’s something that I like to do

toward the end of the season toget us ready for the playoffs.”

The girls have two more regu-lar season matches after the Rossand the boys have just one beforethe District 2A-14 tournamentOct. [email protected]

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCOUTING REPORT

VENICE HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL


School: Naples Golden Gate High School District: 3A-14Record: (0-4, 0-1)Mascot: TitansColors: Black and GoldGame time: 7:30 p.m. Friday at GoldenGate High School

Last yearGolden Gate struggled to a 5-5, 2-2

record last year, ending up with no postsea-son berth. The Titans lost two games(Collier and Lely high schools) by a com-bined two points. A win over Lely wouldhave been enough to go to the playoffs asthe District 3A-14 runner up to Naples HighSchool. Naples throttled Golden Gate 43-7.

Against Venice in 2007, the Titansspoiled the Indians’ homecoming with a19-14 upset win at Powell-Davis Stadium.Although Venice surpassed Golden Gatein nearly every statistical category (firstdowns, rushing yards, passing yards andcompletion percentage), the Titans wereable to capitalize on five Venice turnovers.

The Indians put the ball on the groundseven times in that game, losing four. Onthe final Venice drive, then-sophomorequarterback Trey Burton lost a fumble onthe Golden Gate 15 yard line with 20 sec-

onds to play, sealing the victory for theTitans.

Last weekThe Titans lost to Lely High School 47-

20 last week, but it wasn’t as close as itlooks. Lely rolled up 408 yards of totaloffense and led 40-6 at the end of the thirdquarter. Lely turned the ball over fourtimes and still won in blowout fashion. Apair of late touchdowns in garbage timemade this one look more respectable.

This weekThe Titans like to throw the ball

around with first-year-starting quarter-back Kenneth Mouton. Look for them todo just that.

The 6-foot-1, 181-pound freshman hashad some growing pains, throwing twotouchdowns against seven interceptions,but he has playmakers to work with atwideout.

Senior Tony Mitchell leads the receiv-ing corps with 11 catches for 112 yardsand a touchdown. Junior Devon Woods isclose behind with 10 receptions for 92yards, and senior Kenny Knopfensteinerhas nine grabs for 63 yards. Junior BrownDemosthenes has five receptions for 74yards and a score.

In the run game it’s junior runningback Claudius Knowles that leads the

team with 40 carries and 166 yards on theseason. Mouton is mobile enough toavoid pressure. He’s run 27 times for 47yards.

How Golden Gate can winMove the football and capitalize when

they get in the red zone. Golden Gate hasconverted more first downs (68) in its fourlosses than Venice has in its four wins(54). The Titans moved the chains 16times in the loss last week.

Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch highschools both executed schemes to keepthe Venice offense off the field, and there’sno reason Golden Gate can’t do the same.They will need to take it one step furtherand actually put some points on theboard or Venice will run away with thegame in the second half the way theyhave the last two weeks.

How Venice can winDon’t even utter the “F” word, “fum-

ble,” that is. The minute a player startsworrying about dropping the football isthe minute he does just that.

The Indians need to play the gamethey are capable of playing and put lastyear’s performance out of their mind.

The bottom lineGolden Gate is the first team with

any sort of aerial attack that Venice hasfaced all season. That means the Titans’defense is use to seeing the pass inpractice.

Burton has a big, fat target on his backin every game he plays. The Golden Gatesecondary will be ready to play. But if thedefense keys on the pass, watch out.

Dri Archer is about due for a big game.Watch for the senior tailback to break atleast one big one.Tripp’s pick: 45-7

Getting to the gameTake I-75 South toward Naples. Get off

at Exit 101, CR-951 toward Naples/MarcoIsland. Take a left onto CR-951North/Collier Boulevard toward GoldenGate. In a half-mile, take a left ontoMagnolia Pond Drive. In less than a mile,take a right onto Titan Way. End at GoldenGate High School, 2925 Titan Way,Naples, FL 34116.

On the radioIf you can’t make the trip, tune in to the

Beach 98.9 FM on your radio beginning at7:15 p.m. for the pregame show. JayHiggins and Larry T. will be with you fromkickoff to the final whistle giving you thelive play-by-play.

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Venice’s opponent this week: Golden Gate


Venice High School head vol-leyball coach Brian Wheatley saidbefore the season started that thiscould be the year. He just didn’tthink it would be this easy.

For the first time since Sept. 19,2001, a visiting team came into theTeepee for a regular-season matchand left with a victory Wednesday.The streak is over at 53.

“The streak’s not that impor-tant,” Wheatley said. “I’m moredisappointed with the way weplayed.”

Fort Lauderdale St. ThomasAquinas put Venice away in three,

25-22, 25-22, 25-23. AlthoughVenice (12-7) beat the Raiders inpool play of the Gator TownClassic earlier this season, theIndians were no match for the sizeand experience Aquinas broughtto the floor.

The Raiders (11-3) feature fourseniors and six players listed at 5-foot-11 or taller. Venice has noseniors and just two players tallerthan 5-foot-11. Six-foot seniorBrittany Linder accounted forseven of Aquinas’ 21 blocks. Five-foot-11 outside hitter Kelly Marbletotaled 12 kills in the match, six ofwhich came in game one. Venicemanaged just seven team blocks.

“Good, power volleyball is

played on top of the net and wejust weren’t really aggressive,”Wheatley said. “We didn’t do agood job of finishing off our gametonight.”

Venice fell behind 11-5 early ingame one and couldn’t quitecome back, but the Indians led 4-0 and 8-2 in game two. Aquinasbattled back and tied it at 10 andafter nine more ties the Raiderspulled away to 22-20.

The Indians came close to forc-ing at least a fourth game. Veniceled game three 22-19, but Aquinasclosed the match on a 6-1 run forthe win.

Junior Dorothy Rahal ledVenice with 11 kills, followed by

junior Emily Daniels with eight.Junior Whitney Steranko had fivekills and an ace. Junior Jillian Allenfinished with five kills. JuniorTaylor Capasso led Venice defen-sively with 15 digs, followed byRahal and Daniels with 11 each.

Things are already looking upfor the Indians. Venice takes onDistrict 5A-12 foe Southeast HighSchool Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. A winwould give Venice a perfect 7-0district record and the top seed inthe district tournament, whichtakes place at Venice High Schoolbeginning Oct. 27. Venice haswon 12 of the last 14 [email protected]

Indians’ home streak snappedSoftball fundraiserset for Oct. 18

The Class 5A state run-ner-up Venice High Schoolsoftball team is hosting agolf tournament Oct. 18 atLake Venice Golf Club.Cost is $60 per person,

which includesgolf, cart,

breakfast,lunch andbeverages.There will

be a silentauction, 50/50

raffles, a chance to win acar and a closest to thehole contest.

Advertising is alsoavailable: $50 for a yardsign, $300 banner and$500 banner. All proceedsbenefit the Venice HighSchool softball program.For registration informa-tion, call booster clubpresident Kari Ellingsenat 493-5400.

Games for Life registration

Sarasota County Parksand Recreation is nowaccepting registrations forthe Sarasota CountyGames for Life, SeniorGames. Open to partici-pants age 50 and older, theevent takes place Nov. 8-14and includes badminton,basketball, bowling, cro-quet, cycling, golf, rac-quetball, a 5K run, shuffle-board, swimming, tabletennis, tennis and trackand field.

Register online atwww.parksonline.scgov.net or complete and returnthe official entry form,available at any SarasotaCounty recreation center.Participants may also reg-ister in person at TwinLakes Park, 6700 ClarkRoad, Sarasota, during reg-ular business hours.

Touchdown/Linebacker Clubmeetings

The Venice Touchdownand Linebacker clubs havemerged for the 2008 sea-son. They meet Tuesdaysat 6:30 p.m. at CrossroadsAmerican Grille on theU.S. 41 Bypass.

At each meeting,awards are presented foroffensive, defensive, spe-cial teams and practiceplayers of the week. Thestrongest link award isalso presented. Venicecoaches provide a recap ofthe previous week’s gameand a scouting report onthe upcoming opponent.Dinner is served at a costof $12.

SPORTS BRIEFS

Girls shoot season low, boys go long


Running back Jihad Williams takes it 80 yards for a score on the first play from scrimmage Wednesday. Williamsrushed for 200 yards on 12 carries in the Venice High School freshman team’s 37-7 win over Sarasota HighSchool.The Indians (5-0) piled up 368 yards of total offense while limiting Sarasota to 115 total yards and minus-11 rushing yards.The JV team (4-0) also defeated Sarasota 22-6 Thursday.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr., the most popu-lar driver in NASCAR, has much forwhich he can be thankful. He’s hadwhat, by any standards other thanthose of Jimmie Johnson, Carl Ed-wards and (until recently) KyleBusch, is a fine year.

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The third-generation star will turn34 on Oct. 10. He’s in the prime of hiscareer, and he yearns for the champi-onship that, once again, is unlikely tocome.

His Chase finishes so far are fifth,24th and 13th. He trails Jimmie John-

son by 190 points, and no one has wonthe championship after trailing bymore than 165 after three races.

Before the Camping World 400 atKansas Speedway, Earnhardt said hethought it was possible for Busch, stillthe season’s biggest winner, to enterthe final race “feasibly, mathematical-ly still alive.” Busch was then 210points behind, though he lost 101 morepoints and basically ended the “math-ematical feasibility.”

Now it’s Earnhardt who finds him-self in almost the same position.

The pressure shows in Earnhardtwhen he’s on the track, trying to fightoff a recurring theme of his No. 88Chevrolet being better at the begin-ning and middle of races than at theend. Several weeks go, he launchedinto a tirade that received widespreadattention. The relationship between

Earnhardt and his first cousin, crewchief Tony Eury Jr., is volatile attimes, but Earnhardt insists that theyhave known each other all their livesand don’t take arguments personally.He has remained adamant that Eurycontinue calling the shots.

“I would love to be calmer underthose types of situations, I would,”said Earnhardt Jr., “and I was when Ifirst started, I was. Then I got calledlackadaisical.

“I got compared to my father andhis determination. I got questionedabout if I quit partying so much andfocused and this, that and the other.

“So now I am on the chip and want itmore than anybody else and I’m get-ting hell for getting too excited.”

What’s the son of a seven-timechampion to do?

It comes with the territory.

Still ChasingIn prime of his career, Earnhardt Jr. still wants title

Gordon wins at North Carolina Speedway in 1998

On Nov. 1, 1998, North CarolinaSpeedway in Rockingham hosted the32nd and next-to-last race of whatwas then the Winston Cup season.Jeff Gordon won for the 12th timethat season, and he would also winthe final race at Atlanta MotorSpeedway. Two drivers who finishedin the top 10, sixth-place BobbyHamilton and ninth-place Dale Earn-hardt, are now deceased. Only three— Gordon, Mark Martin and Jeff Bur-ton — are still active.

THE POINTS RACESPRINT CUP1. Jimmie Johnson 5,5752. Carl Edwards -103. Greg Biffle - 304. Jeff Burton - 1215. Kevin Harvick - 1366. Jeff Gordon - 1437. Clint Bowyer - 1648. Dale Earnhardt Jr. - 1909. Matt Kenseth - 19210. Denny Hamlin - 24311. Tony Stewart - 25512. Kyle Busch - 311

NATIONWIDE SERIES1. Clint Bowyer 4,3922. Carl Edwards - 1963. Brad Keselowski - 2684. Mike Bliss - 4865. David Ragan - 5066. David Reutimann - 6017. Kyle Busch - 6568. Mike Wallace - 8939. Jason Leffler - 90210. Marcos Ambrose - 936

CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES1. Johnny Benson 2,8582. Ron Hornaday - 13. Matt Crafton - 1644. Erik Darnell - 2245. Mike Skinner - 2276. Rick Crawford - 2467. Todd Bodine - 2578. Jack Sprague - 4029. Dennis Setzer - 463 10. Terry Cook - 492

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. returned to the Chase this year after missing it last season. He has one win, at Michigan, along with nine top-fivesand 14 top-10s.

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The death of the great actorPaul Newman, at age 83 onSept. 26, had special meaningfor motorsports fans. Newmanwas once a fine road racer, co-owned Indy cars for manyyears and was an occasionalvisitor to NASCAR races.

Entries of Newman and CarlHaas twice finished second inthe Indianapolis 500.

Newman’s interest in racingwas fired by his starring rolein “Winning,” a movie filmed in

1968. Shortly afterward, New-man began competing in SportsCar Club of America races.

“Paul and I were friends formore than 20 years,” saidNASCAR owner Rick Hen-drick. “We met in the mid-1980s through Jim Fitzgeraldand raced together in theSCCA. The two of us had manyof the same passions, and I willalways cherish the time weshared. He was one of the mostamazing people I’ve everknown.

“The Paul Newman I knew

loved his family, fast cars andfishing. He was an amazing ac-tor, a generous philanthropistand a caring friend. I’ve nevermet anyone so diversely talent-ed, yet so humble and authen-tic. He was pure magic.”

Jack Roush also became ac-quainted with Newmanthrough the SCCA.

“Paul Newman: a real Ameri-can hero, an inspiration to mein much that I have attemptedin my adult life,” he said. “Notso much for the parts he playedbut for the man that he was.”

“Paul Newman was a phe-nomenal individual who made a

profound impact throughouthis life,” added Tony Stewart.“His acting skills are well-known, but equally impressivewas his desire to give back andhelp those who just didn’t getthe same shake out of life thatwe did.”

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Takes ’em all — Matt Kensethsaid it’s going to take all-around excellence to win thechampionship.

“I really think, if you look atlast year, especially, you had tobe good at all the tracks,” he

said. “Look what (Jeff) Gordondid last year with like a fifth-place finish (average over thelast 10 races) and didn’t winthe championship, which wasunbelievable.

“That shows you you’ve gotto be pretty good everywhere,really. I feel like our strongsuits right now, probably, per-formancewise, are (Dover) andthe mile-and-half tracks, andthey’re the ones for us thatwe’ve been struggling a bit at(earlier in the year). You’ve gotto finish good all your days, butyou’ve got to take advantage ofyour good places, too.”

Paul Newman remembered by many in NASCARBy Monte DuttonNASCAR This Week

Tony Stewart vs. Brian Vickers

The two had three separate inci-dents on pit road. Then Stewart raninto Vickers on the track. Intention-al? If so, it was counterproductive.Stewart ended up in 40th place.

NASCAR This Week’s Monte Dut-ton gives his take: “The alleged rea-son for the incident on the track wasthat Vickers had to lift and Stewartwas closing too fast. Stewart’s beenknown to think payback. What’s mostsurprising was that he was the onedoing the spinning. Perhaps it wasan accident.”

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� Looking to make history areDale Earnhardt Jr. (-190) andMatt Kenseth (-192).

� The Joe Gibbs Racing driversmight as well be named Game,Set and Match. Denny Hamlintrails by 243, Tony Stewart by255 and Kyle Busch by 311.

� Maybe the end of his titlehopes will bode well for Stewart.His best Chase was 2006,when he wasn’t in it. He wonthree of the final 10 races.When he won the Chase in2005, he didn’t win any.

� Jeff Gordon finished fourth de-spite waking up sick on racemorning. He actually seemed tomean it when he said it mightbe good to be sick more often.

� A.J. All-mendinger hada productiveway to say,“Take that.” Hefinished a ca-reer-best ninthin what was ap-parently his fi-nal race atTeam Red Bull.

� There’s atighter race for 13th right nowthan there is in the Chase.David Ragan leads Kasey Kahneby seven points.

� Dodge debuted its new R6P8engine by getting its usual threemanufacturer points. ElliottSadler finished 10th.

� The rapidly disappearing rook-ie class had another big week.Highest-finishing rookie PatrickCarpentier, looking for a ride atyear’s end, crossed the line29th.

� The rookies? Gone already areJacques Villeneuve and DarioFranchitti. Michael McDowellfailed to make the Kansas field.Regan Smith and Sam HornishJr. continue to struggle.

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After many childless years of mar-riage, Ann and Jim Cross believed havingchildren was not in God’s plan for them.Then at age 40, Ann discovered she waspregnant. Finally, their prayers had beenanswered. Fraternal twins Kalli and Kellimade their debut June 10, 1992.

At first glance one might think thegirls are identical twins, but Kelli hasblue-green eyes and Kalli’s eyes arebrown. Both girls have brown hair,though Kalli’s is slightly lighter thanKelli’s. They have easy smiles, are musi-cally inclined and bonded as only twinsisters can be.

The healthy babies were blessed withan abundance of energy and a fair mea-sure of talent. Both play instruments inthe marching and concert bands; theydance and they’re baton twirlers.

“I’m the Energizer Bunny,” Kelli saiddescribing her energy level.

At least that’s the way it used to be. Her energy level plummeted in

January when she suffered intense eyeand ear pain and an unfamiliar fatigue.

“I kept wanting to fall asleep in class,”the Venice

High School junior said.Several trips to the doctor and several

medications later, Kelli wasn’t any better.Eventually she ended up at All Children’sHospital in St. Petersburg with pneumo-nia and a lung abscess. Doctor’s alsoexamined her sinuses because of the eyeand ear pain she had experienced, andthen sent her home.

“I really didn’t feel any better when Iwent home,” Kelli said. “My heart keptracing.”

“She was very pale and she couldn’thardly eat anything,” Ann said.

By March 16, Kelli was in real trouble.The eye and ear pain was severe, herstomach hurt and her body ached allover. She told her parents she felt like shewas shutting down.

“I was screaming from the pain,” shesaid. “I had lost so much weight — 15pounds — that even my tailbone hurt.”

Ann and Jim rushed Kelli to VeniceRegional Medical Center. Tests showedher hemoglobin count was extremelylow. She was given a blood transfusionand was back in All Children’s Hospitalby midnight. Two more transfusions fol-lowed. A kidney biopsy was performedand, finally, a diagnosis was given.

Kelli has Wegener’s granulomatosis, adisease that inflames her arteries

and veins, reducing the flow ofblood to her vital organs.

Following the blood trans-fusions and another five daysin the hospital, Kelli felt bet-ter.

“I felt like Iwas on the roadto recovery,” she

said. “I was goingto catch up on my

school work over spring break and thengo back to school.”

But Kelli’s plans were once againaltered by the newly diagnosed disease.On the first day of spring break, she hada 106-degree temperature, the eye andear pain had increased and she was feel-ing lethargic.

Kelli spent another 10 days in AllChildren’s Hospital where she receivedher second treatment of Cytoxan.

“They consider the infusionchemotherapy,” Ann said, “but it’s not asin depth as it would be for cancerpatients.”

Kelli has received monthly treatmentssince March. She’s also on a variety ofother medications, including prednisonewhich has caused puffiness in her face,but you won’t hear her complaining.

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A family copingKelli’s diagnosis with a long-term ill-

ness was a blow to her family members,but each of them handles it with quietstrength while admitting the toll it hastaken.

Ann’s dad, the girls’ beloved grandfa-ther, died this summer while the girlswere in band camp. Looking clear-eyedyet slightly overwhelmed, Ann sighed asshe looked around the housecluttered with papers fromher father’s estate that mustbe settled amid chemothera-py treatments, running afamily and ushering thegirls to endless activities.

“We spent 25 days in asix-week period in thehospital,” she said.

Jim, a real estateappraiser, speaks quietlyof his daughter’s illnessand what the family hasexperienced. He saidpeople don’t know aboutor understand Wegener’sgranulomatosis,and they want toknow how Kelli gotit.

“It’s been atough experience forall of us,” he said. “Itfeels like it’s been going on foryears.”

With early and proper treatment,Wegener’s goes into remission, but thepatient must be monitored carefully andflare-ups are common.

A twin’s painKalli doesn’t have to worry about con-

tracting Wegener’s. It isn’t hereditary orcontagious. Still, she has had to deal withher sister’s illness on a couple of levels.The twins have never been apart sincethey began their lives together.

The girls go to school together every

day. They’re in band together and take acouple of classes together.

“I had to go to school by myself,” Kallisaid with just a hint of whine andreproach in her voice as she grinned atKelli. “I didn’t get to see her much duringthat time.”

But when she did see her, it was dis-concerting.

“At first I just felt something was off,”Kalli said. “And then I had to see her inpain.”

Both girls are strong and maturebeyond their years. Ann attributes thisto her and Jim being older when the girls

were born and instillingin them some old-fash-ioned ideals.

Kelli’s responseto her illness indicatesAnn is correct. She’s

maintained her “A”average, continuesto twirl baton andplay in the band.

“I’ve been bless-ed with talents,” shesaid, “and I try to usethem.”

Kelli said shereally doesn’t think ofher illness or ask her-self why it had tohappen to her. Shesaid it’s helped herappreciate the small

things.“It opens your eyes, and you

don’t take the small things for granted,”she said. “I try to be happy with the dayI’m given and the people around me.”

Part of her formula for coping is thatwhen she is ill, she just rolls with it, andwhen she’s feeling good she puts herwhole self into whatever she’s doing. Shebelieves good will come from her illness.

“It’s brought me closer to God, and Iknow God has a purpose for this,” shesaid. “If I can help just one other personbecause of what I’ve gone through, then itwill have been worth it.”

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BY KIM COOLFEATURES EDITOR

Julia Steele, director ofdevelopment at the SouthCounty Family YMCA ofVenice and Englewood, ison a mission. She is seek-ing Y memorabilia to beused in a museum-likedisplay at the Y.

The project is an out-growth of the Y’s first Leg-acy of leadership event,which will be a tribute toJeannette Hanchey Flok-stra and her late husbandHerb Hanchey. Hanchey-Flockstra has filled severalscrapbooks with photosand other items for displayat the Oct. 29 Legacy event

at the Venice Yacht Club.The 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. lun-cheon is not a fund-raiserfor the Y, simply an eventto honor the Hancheys.Tickets are $25 per person.The event is open to thepublic.

Steele wants help fromthe public to increase thecollection of memorabiliacovering the past threedecades of the Y.

“My long-term goal is toprofessionally display allof this in our YMCA in realmuseum-style cases, etc.”she wrote in a recent e-mail about the project.

Especially sought aretrophies, ribbons, oldteam jerseys, uniforms or

T-shirts, as well as old news-paper clippings, newslettersand photos. Steele said sheis being assisted in learningabout archival materialsand preservation tech-niques by members of theVenice Historical Society. Assuch supplies can be costly,monetary donations wouldbe helpful.

To learn more about theluncheon and/or the his-torical collection, to RSVPfor the luncheon or to con-tribute to the collection,call Steele at the Y at 375-9104.

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Sarasota honored for historic preservation program

FROM THE CITYOF SARASOTA

The federal govern-ment recognized the cityof Sarasota for its long-standing commitment tohistoric preservation Sept.19 with a reception at thehistoric Federal Building,111 S. Orange Ave.

Dr. Janet Snyder Mat-thews, associate directorof Cultural Resources andkeeper, National Registerof Historic Places, present-ed the city with a PreserveAmerica Community des-ignation from the WhiteHouse for continued pres-ervation efforts.

The presentation wasmade on behalf of JohnNau, chair of the NationalAdvisory Council on His-toric Preservation.

“This is a tremendoushonor,” said city of Sara-sota Senior Planner Clif-

ford Smith. “For Dr. Mat-thews to carve out time inher busy schedule to visitSarasota and recognize thecity’s efforts to save his-toric resources, by speak-ing in an historic buildingwhich the city actuallypreserved — it’s just won-derful,” said Smith.

The Federal Buildingwas constructed in 1934and 50 years later was des-

ignated as an historicstructure. The city of Sara-sota purchased it in 2001and renovated to its cur-rent condition.

The city was designatedlast March as a PreserveAmerica Community, be-coming one of just 664such communities in thenation. The designationallows the city to apply forgrant money for projectsthat promote the contin-ued preservation of cultur-al and natural heritage.

A road sign was erectedon Fruitville Road declar-ing the city of Sarasota as aPreserve America Com-munity.

The city of Sarasota hasparticipated in historicpreservation since 1977when it first contracted fora survey of historic struc-tures. In 1983, the HistoricPreservation Board wasestablished.

“This is a tremen-dous honor. ForDr. Matthews ... tovisit Sarasota ...”— City of SarasotaSenior PlannerClifford Smith

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French ClubTime: 9:30 a.m.Where: Venice PublicLibrary, 300 S. NokomisAve.Notes: Basic knowledge ofFrench required. PracticesFrench conversation andreading from French liter-ature.

Toddler Tale TimeTime: 9:30-10:15 a.m. or10:45-11:30 a.m.Where: Jacaranda Library,4143 Woodmere Park Blvd.Notes: Toddlers ages 1-3with parents or caregiverjoin together for songs,finger plays, rhymes,active storytelling andplaytime. Space is limited.Please observe age limits.Call: 861-5000

Computer questionsTime: 1:30-2:30 p.m.Where: Jacaranda PublicLibrary, 4143 WoodmerePark Blvd., VeniceNotes: If you have com-puter questions, ask Jack.Call: 861-1270

Club foodTime: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.Where: Venice-NokomisElks Lodge, 1021Discovery Way, NokomisNotes: Lunch

Time: 5-7:30 p.m.Where: Venice-NokomisElks Lodge, 1021Discovery Way, NokomisNotes: Music and danc-ing, 6:30-9:30 p.m.Halloween party on Oct.31, prize for best-dressed,ghoulish drinks for sale,music by Celebration.6:30-9:30.Cost: Fish fry, $8

AmericanLegion danceTime: 5-8 p.m.Where: American Legion,1770 E. Venice Ave.Notes: Dinner danceCall: 488-1157

QigongTime: 9-10 a.m. throughDec. 12Where: GoodwillGoodNeighbor Center-Rialto; 652 South TamiamiTrail, Venice

Notes: Gentle Chineseexercise for stress reduc-tion, balance and energy.Free.Call: 408-7442

Book discussionand supportTime: 10-11 a.m. throughDec. 19Where: GoodwillGoodNeighbor Center-Rialto; 652 South TamiamiTrail, VeniceNotes: Discuss “TheUntethered Soul” byMichael Singer with a sup-portive group. Free.Call: 408-7442

TapperciseTime: 3-4:30 p.m.Where: Starz ChoiceDance Academy, 348 S.Seaboard Ave., VeniceNotes: Intermediate tapCall: 408-0019

YogarobicsTime: 9 a.m.Where: Senior FriendshipCenters, 2350 ScenicDrive, VeniceNotes: Low-impact dance,yoga, standing and seated,core strength, balance,flexibilityCall: 584-0075Link: seniorfriendship.com

Take hook in handTime: 9:30 a.m.Where: Senior FriendshipCenters, 2350 Scenic DriveNotes: Crochet classCall: 584-0075Link: seniorfriendship.com

Get balancedTime: 9:30 a.m.Where: Senior FriendshipCenters, 2350 Scenic DriveNotes: Balance movementCall: 584-0075Link: seniorfriendship.com

Swivel those hipsTime: 10:30 a.m.Where: Senior FriendshipCenters, 2350 Scenic DriveNotes: Hula classCall: 584-0075Link: seniorfriendship.com

Duplicate bridgeTime: 12:50 p.m.-4 p.m.Where: Caitlin SeniorFriendship Center, 2350Scenic Drive, VeniceNotes: Partner neededCost: $2 donationCall: Daisy, 493-3065

SATURDAY,OCT. 4Antique car showDate: Oct. 4 — preregister;Oct. 5 — showWhere: Centennial Park,Gazebo, W. Venice Ave.;lodging is at HolidayHouse, 455 North 41Bypass, Venice, 485-5411.Discount hotel rate is $69per night.Notes: Venice RegionAntique Automobile Clubof America meets Sunday,Oct. 5. There will be a pre-registration get-together atthe Holiday HouseSaturday, 5-8 p.m.Registration is Sunday, 8-11 a.m., judging at 11 a.m.sharp. Awards at 3 p.m.Call: Gary Felker, 493-3780, or Bill Trier, 408-9601.Link: http://aaca.org/venicefl

Housing fairTime: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.Where: Laurel CommunityCenter, 509 Collins Road,LaurelNotes: A Financial Fitnessand Housing Fair will beheld, hosted byCommunity Housing Trustof Sarasota County andLaurel Civic Association.There will be exhibits,door prizes, refreshments,and a health fair andgarage sale by HabitatReStore and LCA.Call: Sandy, 379-5252E-mail: [email protected]

Habitat yard saleTime: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.Where: Laurel CommunityCenter, 509 Collins Road,LaurelNotes: Giant yard sale tobenefit Habitat ReStoreand Laurel Civic Associ-ationCall: 493-0529

OktoberfestTime: 4-7 p.m.Where: DAV 101, 600 E.Colonia Lane, NokomisNotes: German food,music, door prize.Advance tickets in thelounge. All welcome.Cost: $8Call: 488-4500Link: www.sarasotafernsociety.com

Blessing of AnimalsTime: 10 a.m.Where: Our Savior Luther-an Church, 2705 NorthTamiami Trail, Nokomis

Notes: All furry, scaly andslimy critters are invitedfor the blessing.Call: 966-4442

Free bicycle helmetsTime: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.Where: Laurel CommunityCenter, 509 Collins Road,NokomisNotes: Friends of the Leg-acy Trail volunteers willlead a tour of the trail onbicycle at 11 a.m.Link: legacytrailfriends.org

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Time: Registration: 9 a.m.,Walk: 10 a.m.Where: North Straub Park,398 Fifth Ave. N.E., St.PetersburgNotes: Tampa Bay hosts aWalk for Farm Animals tobenefit Farm Sanctuary.Walks occur throughoutthe U.S. in honor of WorldFarm Animals Day to helpraise awareness aboutFarm Sanctuary’s vital res-cue, education and advo-cacy efforts for farm ani-mals. Farm Sanctuaryoperates the largest rescueand refuge network forfarm animals in NorthAmerica.Cost: $15 preregistration;$20 Walk day registrationCall: Local walk coordina-tor Mindi Lasley at (813)334-2874Link: www.walkforfarmanimals.org

Sierra Club outingWhere: Caladesi IslandState Park sunset seakayak tripNotes: Two-hour paddle toobserve wildlife and sun-setCost: Optional $5 dona-

tionCall: 726-8375 to reserve aspotE-mail: [email protected]

Ballroom dancingTime: 10-11 a.m.Where: Gotta DanceStudio, 303 South TamiamiTrail, 4 Bay Center, No-komisNotes: Everyone welcome.No partner needed.Call: 486-0326

Yoga with ElinTime: 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and9:30 a.m. (advanced)Where: Venice Beach, nearpavilionNotes: Free yoga on VeniceBeachCall: 408-9642

Depot toursTime: Every half hour, 10a.m.-1 p.m.Where: East side underthe Venice Avenue BridgeNotes: Trained Venice AreaHistorical Society docentstell the history of thedepot in Venice.RSVP: For 10 or more call493-9061 or 492-5531

Club foodTime: NoonWhere: Venice NokomisElks Lodge, 1021 DiscoveryWayNotes: Hobo lunch sur-priseCost: $3

Walk a hound,lose a poundEvery day, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.Where: Woodmere Park,3951 Woodmere ParkBlvd., VeniceNotes: Walk the insideperimeter of Paw Park andyou’ve walked a mile.Call: 861-5000

Sail the GulfWhen: Saturdays 6:30-8:30p.m.Where: Nokomis BeachPark, Albee Road,NokomisNotes: Sail with us.Call: Capt. Robert, 587-9313E-mail:[email protected]: www.aquarianquest.org

Italian nightTime: 5-10 p.m.Where: American Legion,1770 E. Venice Ave., VeniceNotes: Food from 5:7 p.m.;dance 7-10 p.m. Public iswelcome.Cost: $8

Call: 485-4748

COMING SOONHistoric wine tastingDate: Oct. 12Time: 5-7 p.m.Where: Historic TrainDepot, VeniceNotes: Meet Me at theStation, first Women’sResource Center winetasting and food pairingparty. Taste treats from“Appetizers — 100 Recipeswith Wine Pairings,” acookbook by HeideJaeger-Drum, will beserved. The event is opento the public. Proceedssupport programs of WRC,whose mission is toempower women toachieve their full poten-tial.Cost: $25Call: 485-9724

Wedding showbenefitDate: Oct. 12Time: 1-4 p.m.Where: Premier weddingshow at Plantation Golf &Country Club, 500 RockleyBlvd., VeniceNotes: More than 25 topwedding vendors will beavailable. Free to the pub-lic. Food and drink pro-vided. This event benefitsthe Denise Amber LeeFoundation.Call: 497-1494, ext. 109Link: www.plantationcc.com

Techno GirlzRSVP: EarlyDate: Oct. 17Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Where: Gulfcoast Event &Conference Center, 4740Cattlemen Road, SarasotaNotes: Girls ages 12-16will learn about careers intechnology from success-ful women in the field.Free event sponsored byTechHouse, Girl Scouts ofGulfcoast Florida andCommunity YouthDevelopment includeslunch and door prizes.Call: 922-5126Link: www.cydonline.org

Venice WineFest benefitDate: Oct. 16Time: 6-9 p.m.Where: Nokomis Avenuein front of Venice Wine &CoffeeNotes: Event benefitsSertoma Speech Clinic;offers food for the wineCost: $60, all inclusiveCall: Don Hay, 488-3994

Paws forIndependenceRSVP: EarlyDate: Oct. 19Time: 1-7 p.m.Where: American LegionPost No. 24, 2000 75 St. W.,BradentonNotes: To benefitSoutheastern Guide dogs.Music includes JacobitesPipe & Drum’s GaryReinstrom. Drawings,50/50 raffles, refresh-ments.Cost: $10 in advance; $15at doorCall: 776-5843Link:www.POPSExtras.org

Children’s Firstfashion showRSVP: Oct. 21Date: Oct. 28Time: 10:45 a.m. registra-tionWhere: Caspersen Beach,enjoy fashions and lunchunder a tentNotes: Sharky’s On ThePier hosts Flip Flops &Fashion Luncheon andfashion show to benefitChildren’s First.Cost: $40Call: Angie, 953-5507, ext.124

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fitness event will be offered atthe Laurel Community Center,509 Collins Road, Laurel. Hostedby Community Housing Trust ofSarasota County and Laurel CivicAssociation. Activities includeexhibits, door prizes, refresh-ments, and a health fair andgarage sale by Habitat ReStoreand Laurel Civic Association. Call379-5252 or send an e-mail [email protected].

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DEAR ABBY: My wife,“Jill,” and I are goingthrough a divorce. I liedto her about money,spent money we didn’thave and generally puther and my kids in dangerof losing everything. I amdoing everything I can tobe accountable, but sincewe separated six weeksago, Jill has slept with atleast one person and isdeveloping a “friendship”

with my sister’s husband.(I’ll call him “Jack.”)

I understand that thisisn’t my business, but Jackis spending more timewith my children (ages 1and 3) than I can becauseI’m working two jobs.

I told him he’s not wel-come at my wife’s house asI pay the rent. I said thesame thing to Jill, and theyagreed that it’s not a goodidea for him to be there. It’sstill happening, though,and I’m very hurt by it andnearing the end of mycapacity to deal with it.

My sister’s marriage isdestroyed. My marriage isover. While my sister and Ido our best to cope, Jackand Jill are having the timeof their lives playing housewhile I pay for it. My rela-tionship with my childrenis being undermined, andI don’t know what to do. —

BESIDE MYSELF IN NOR-FOLK

DEAR BESIDE YOUR-SELF: I understand yourfrustration, but your abili-ty to dictate who comes tothe house and spendstime with your wife — andby extension, your chil-dren — ended when youmoved out. For your ownsake, I strongly recom-mend you schedule ameeting with the legalcounsel who is represent-ing you in your divorceand set up a regular sched-ule of visitation with yourchildren. But the sooneryou understand that youcan’t stop Jill from enter-taining whomever shepleases in her dwelling,the better off you will be.

P.S. Your sister also hasmy sympathy, but what’sgoing on now should be aclue that she’ll be better off

without him.

DEAR ABBY: My lifehas been a continuouslearning experience. Mymother-in-law used togive me gifts that wereeither cracked or broken.I was offended, but neversaid anything except“thank you.” After herdeath we had to gothrough her things, and itwas then that I realizedthat just about everythingshe owned was chippedor broken.

When one of my chil-dren had a falling-outwith a friend, I, too, wouldbe upset. But when Iwould see my child andthe offending friend back

together the next day, Ilearned to hold mytongue.

Most recently, a manran a stop sign, rammedmy car and left me with abroken back. From that Ilearned what a dim viewinsurance companies haveof homemakers. Whenasked if I was losing timeat work, I answered withan honest “yes.” Thencame the question, “Whatdo you do?” When Ireplied that I am a house-wife, I learned there wasno coverage because whatI do isn’t considered“work.” Thanks for listen-ing. — STILL LEARNINGIN CAMP HILL, PA.

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ING: Thank you for shar-ing some of the lessonsyou have learned at theUniversity of Life. Youmight be interested toknow that in 2006, AlNeuharth — the esteemedfounder of USA Today —wrote a Mother’s Day col-umn on the value of stay-at-home moms. In it, hequoted job analysts atSalary.com, who said, “...the lowest-paying parts ofa mom’s job are house-keeper, laundry machineoperator and janitor.Higher-paying categoriesinclude computer opera-tor, facilities manager, psy-chologist and family CEO.”

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Once might be a fluke,but when two Miss USAsin a row fall while walkingin high heels, you knowwomen everywhere have aproblem. Both tumbleshappened during theevening gown competi-tion in 2007 and 2008.

The much-noted spillspoint out the dangers asso-ciated with wearing highheels. “Wearing themaffects the entire body, par-ticularly the knee, hip andspine,” said Gerard W.Clum, D.C., president of LifeChiropractic College West in

Hayward, Calif. “The abnor-mal weight bearing andstressful posture induced byhigh heels can strain boththe lower back and the neck— not to mention the feet,ankles and knees.”

If high heels are a must,Dr. Clum advises not towear them for more thantwo hours a day. So wheredoes that leave fashion-conscious women? Well,no one’s saying you have tostick to flats the rest of thetime. Instead, doctors at theFoundation for ChiropracticProgress suggest choosingheels of two inches in heightor less as a compromise.

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While many Americansconsider their four-foot-ed friends to be a part ofthe family, more than 4million dogs end up inshelters every year. Sadly,nearly half of thosecanines never find aplace to call home. Nowit’s easier than ever fordog lovers to find a wayto help.

Kate Walsh, star of tele-vision’s “Private Practice”and loyal owner of anadopted dog, partneredwith Pedigree to launchthe Pedigree AdoptionDrive Foundation, a newnonprofit organizationthat provides funding toselect animal shelters andbreed rescues nationwidein order to help dogs findloving homes.

“It breaks my heart toknow that there are somany loving dogs in shel-ters just waiting to findhomes,” Walsh said. “It’simpossible to articulatethe happiness that myadopted dog Lucy bringsto my life — so I’m excitedto be a part of a programthat is committed to rais-ing awareness of andfunding for these wonder-ful animals.”

It’s important to notethat adopting a pet is adecision that should notbe taken lightly. Caring fora pet is a big responsibility,but most dog lovers willtell you that adding acanine to your family willbring a great deal of joyand happiness. The doglovers at Pedigree createdan Adoption Drive toshine the spotlight on theplight of homeless dogs.Here they provide sometips for responsible petadoption:

• Make sure your homeis ready for a dog. Manyitems in your home canbe harmful or even deadlyto your dog, so doggy-proof your home in thesame way you might for ayoung child. Remember,the breed of dog youchoose might require morespace to roam.

• Consider how your

pet will fit into your life. Indeciding what type of dogyou should get, considerwhat you’re looking for inyour future pet. Is it goingto be a fun playmate forthe children or perhaps asilent soul mate for longwalks? Visit Dogsrule.comto take the Select-A-DogQuestionnaire to helpdetermine what breed isthe best match for yourlifestyle.

• Make sure you’refinancially prepared toown a dog. Rememberthat toys, training, groom-ing and medical costs areimportant factors in yourbudget as an owner. Lookfor quality food productsthat provide lasting nour-ishment. Pedigree is the

dog food that gives back. Apercentage of each sale isdonated to the founda-tion.

• Learn how to identi-fy your dog from the start.Providing a collar with anID tag or microchip is oneof the first things youshould do as a newowner. This adds a level ofsafety for your pet andprovides piece of mindfor you.

Show your supportDog lovers who want

to learn more aboutadoption and find a shel-ter nearby can visitDogsrule.com for a down-loadable Adoption Guidethat offers tips and check-lists handy for first-timeanimal shelter visits, vettrips, and even shoppingfor your new four-leggedfriend.

Owners can also showtheir support for thecause by making a tax-deductible donation tothe foundation on theWeb site. Those whoadopt a dog from a localshelter or breed rescueanytime during 2008 areeligible for one month of free food as a thank-you from the dog loversat Pedigree. Visit www.Dogsrule.com to learnmore about ways you canjoin the efforts in sup-porting dog adoption.

ARIES (March 21-April19). You’ve put in yourtime doing the appropri-

ate thing, fillingin all the blankswith the correctanswers. Nowit’s time setaside reason

and be deliciously imprac-tical. Romance isn’t practi-cal and neither is fun.

TAURUS (April 20-May20). Settle a disputebetween you and you. It’simportant that you joinyour own team. If you’re atwar with yourself, you’llattract just the kind of con-flict that will make youwish you’d stayed in bedthis morning.

GEMINI (May 21-June21). Whether you believethat life is too short or toolong, either way you sliceit, frivolous fun is a neces-sity. Get wild, get fabulous.Even if you go a little toofar, you’ll later appreciateyour full commitment tolife.

CANCER (June 22-July22). The growing process is no picnic. Likewise withthe healing process. What-ever uncomfortable feel-ings come up, you can takesolace in the knowledgethat you’re improvingyourself inside and out.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).Because you’ve been spend-ing most of your social timewith one person, there’s

a common lan-guage andhumor devel-oping. The levelof sharing deep-ens with the

challenges you face togeth-er now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.22). You can manage yourown feelings, but it’s nicewhen you don’t have to.Besides, opening up tosomeone brings you clos-er. Intimacy starts whenyou stop pretendingeverything’s peachy.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.23). You’re trying to per-suade others, and this isan important part of your

mission. Sculptyour messagewith the end inmind, but notthe part thatwill help you.

Keep thinking of what theother person wants andwhat’s in it for them.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov.21). You’re dealing with thebig egos and they all needlove. The VIPs you knowprobably got that waybecause they neededmore than an averageamount of attention,affection and respect.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Being of servicemakes you happy. You’reextremely amenable to theneeds of others. In fact,

anyone who wants some-thing from you should asknow because next weekyou’ll be deliciously busywith your own stuff.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’re not inter-ested in working hard

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You feel like you’reacting on behalf of everyother person of your race,gender, age or other delin-eating factor. You take theresponsibility quite seri-ously, too, intent on doingyour best to represent.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March20). The passions and perils

of everyday lifeare vivid now.Big thoughtsand big feel-ings need to belet out to be

worked out. Tell someone,or tell your diary, but let it out.

He concluded by sayingthat stay-at-home momswork “an average of 91.6hours a week ... worth$143,121 annually.”

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A Welcoming Congregation

October 5, 2008 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service

Participants in this year’s UU General Assembly held in

Ft. Lauderale will relate their experiences and observations.

Sunday Morning Forum at 9:00 a.m.: “What’s Ahead For UUs” will be

revealed by UUCOVers who attended the June GA gathering.

Minister: Rev. Susanne Nazian Music Director: Deborah Berioli www.uucov.org Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. tel. 485-2105

GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

400 E. Field Ave., Venice, FL

488-1374 9:00 AM Life Journey

Contemporary Service, TFEC 10:00 AM Life WAY Sunday School Classes

11:00 AM Traditional Service, Sanctuary Youth Weekly Meetings Weekday Pre-School

Grace is hosting special musical guests Amy & Patrick Fata on

Sunday, Oct. 5 at 9 & 11 AM Pastors: Thomas J. Kowalski - Thomas J. Derrough

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L AKESIDE L UTHERAN C HURCH 2401 S. Tamiami Trail (Across from So. Cty. Admin. Bldg.)

The Rev. Dr. Randy Winkel 493-5102

www.lakesidelutheran.net Worship 8:00 or 10:30 a.m.

Bible Study 9:15 Sunday School 10:30

Youth Group Sundays at 6 p.m. PRESCHOOL 497-5858

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Christian Marriage & Family Counseling • Counseling Office 493-5102

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Saturday 5:00 p.m. Holy Communion Sunday 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion

10:00 a.m. Holy Communion (with nursery) Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion & Healing Service

The Rev. Christopher N. Gray, Rector The Rev. James Puryear, Assoc. Rector Visit us on the web at: stmarksvenice.org

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You’re Invited

Steven Miller, Pastor Larry Potts, Associate Pastor

Sunday Worship Services 9:15 am (Contemporary)

and 10:45 am Also, 8:00 am (Nov.-April)

Sunday School 9:15 am and 10:30 am

Nursery Provided for All Services

Parking shuttle provided 493-7504

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First Baptist Church of Venice

312 W. Miami Ave.,

485-1314 Hours of Worship

Sunday School 9:30 AM Classic Worship Service

8:30 AM Contemporary Worship

Service 10:30 AM Evening Worship 6:00 PM

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Sunday Worship: 10:00 AM

Interpretation for the Deaf Children’s Puppet Church:

10:15 AM Adult & Children’s Sunday

School 11:15 AM Youth Fellowship - Monday

5:30 PM 208 Palm Avenue, Nokomis

Phone 488-4137 (West of US 41,

4 blks. South of Albee Road) www.vnumc.net

[email protected]

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Rev. Jim McWhinnie,Pastor Rev. J. Ralph Burton, Assistant Pastor

Venice- Nokomis

United Methodist Church

New Hope Christian Church

PEOPLE OF ENCOURAGEMENT SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE at 10:00

Contemporary Music • Casual Dress • Practical Messages • Great Coffee

249 South Tamiami Trail ~ Palm Square Shopping Center ~ Nokomis 488-8051 or www.newhopepeople.org

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OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.

Tuesday Healing Service 9:30 a.m. Bible Study 10:00 a.m.

2705 N. Tamiami Trail, Nokomis Pastor Sarah Brown

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There’s a place for you here!

Emmanuel Lutheran Church-ELCA

Worship with us - Nursery provided Sat. & Sun.

Worships: Sat. at 5:00 pm Sun. at 8:30 am & 11:00 am

Thursday Prayers 10:00 am Counseling Appointments 926-2959

790 Tamiami Trl. S, Venice - On the Island!

Auburn Road Presbyterian Church (Presbyterian Church in America)

• 642 N. Auburn Rd. • 485-3551 • Dwight L. Dolby, Pastor

Sharon E. Rogers, Director of Music Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Bible Class 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday Eves Prayer Service 7:00 p.m. visit our webside: www.arpca.org

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New address: 5800 Tamiami Trail So., Venice 34293 Call 941-493-0775 or check the web @ www.nlaog.org

SUNDAY Bible Study at 9:30 A.M. Service time’s: 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Mid week service: Wednesday’s at 7:00 p.m. THURSDAY: Family Ministries Night at 7:00 p.m.

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RELIGION6BFRIDAYOCT. 3, 2008

CONTACT US(941) 207-1000

[email protected] NEWSPAPERS

RELIGION BRIEFSSupport groups• Bereavement supportgroup, 4-5:30 p.m. secondand fourth Thursday ofeach month at EpiphanyCathedral Parish Library.Call Phyllis Jackson at 493-5436.• Healing Hearts Grief andCrisis Support meetings, 7p.m., Thursdays, at theVenice Assembly of GodChurch at 695 CenterRoad. Call JoAnn Myers at492-5191 or the church at497-5683.• Reformers UnanimousInternational meets 7-9:30p.m. Fridays, at VictoryBaptist Church, 241Burney Road, Osprey. CallPastor Arlo Elam at 966-4716 or visit reformu.com.• Couples Helping Couplesmeets 7:30 to 9 p.m.,Fridays, at South VeniceChristian Church, 2390Seaboard Ave. An anony-mous 12-step program forall couples. No 12-stepexperience necessary. Call475-8535 or 492-9547 orwww.recovering-couples.org.

KCC interfaith programKids Creating Community- Caring About Our PlanetFrom An Interfaith Per-spective features guestspeakers, with expertiseon caring for the environ-ment, and participantsfrom Quaker, Jewish,Baha’i, Eastern Orthodoxand Christian faiths forchildren ages 4 through 12,Oct. 4, 12, 26 and Nov. 23 atvarious times and loca-tions in the area. Crafts

and learning activities.Children and adults freefor one or all four events.For times, locations andprogram schedule, go towww.jewishcenterofvenice.org, or call the JewishCenter of Venice at 484-2022; or the Venice UnitedChurch of Christ at 493-6741.

Health discussion seriesThe Good ShepherdEpiscopal Church, 1115Center Road, offers a seven-week Caregiving seriesdiscussing health-relatedissues with guest speakersfrom the community, con-cluding with an end-of-lifeplanning forum; 10:15a.m. Wednesdays, begin-ning Oct. 8 and endingNov. 19, in Lampert Hall.Discussions include topicson Parkinson’s, cancer, theart of caregiving, depres-sion, heart and diabetes.497-7286

Interfaith meetingThe Venice Interfaith Com-munity Association willmeet at 7 p.m. Tuesday,Oct. 21, at Lions ClubMeeting Room (1283) atVenice HealthPark, Jaca-randa Boulevard andCenter Road, to discussthe Florida Marriage Pro-tection Amendment.

HealingNew Life Assembly of Godpresents Taking Hold ofGod’s Vision for Healing at7 p.m., the first and third

The opening pages of the Biblereveal the tender story of the originsof human intimacy. It’s a story reveal-ing the rich and beautiful context of apristine world and a man andwoman with all their lives beforethem. Their love was not contextual-ized by condoms and the back seat ofa car, but by an intimate desire toshare in the fullness of life and all itsengagements with one soul mate.

We read that God filled the heav-ens with stars and moons, andcaused innumerable birds to flyacross the face of the sky. He filledthe seas with fish and creatures ofthe deep so that the waters wereteaming with life. On dry land, Hecreated all the shrubs, trees, andground cover. The sixth day, the finalday of God’s creating work, Heformed all the animals. His last cre-ative act was to fashion a creaturewho would rule over this new world.He created man. Yet what stands outin the story of man’s creation are thewords of God’s assessment, “It is notgood for man to be alone. I will makea helper suitable for him.”

We read that God removed a ribfrom Adam as he slept, and fash-

ioned the woman from out of hisown side. When Adam awoke, Godbrought the woman to him (thusfathers walk their daughters downthe aisle). His response was the firstpoem of human history, words oflove and intimacy: “This is now boneof my bones, and flesh of my flesh.”The words which follow have servedas the foundation for the institutionof marriage ever since, “For this rea-son a man shall leave his father andhis mother, and be joined to his wife;and they shall become one flesh.And the man and his wife were bothnaked and were not ashamed.”

The creation account doesn’treveal a man looking for a one-nightstand. What Adam was longing forwas a person to share his life. The cul-tivation of the world was before him,all the arts, architecture, sea travel, airtravel, space travel, literature, pho-tography. At the point of his origin,man was not a beast, and he was notlooking to just have sex. God placedwithin him a desire for a companionto share in this life. Eve was instantlythe woman of his dreams. She is notdescribed in scripture as a slave or asex object. She is described as an inti-mate companion, a companion cor-responding to Adam on the deepestlevels. The Biblical language revealsthe idea of an emotional and physical“clinging together” for life. God didn’thave in mind a temporary life part-ner, and in the depth of our beings,we long for the same thing. Our lives,on the deepest levels, correspond tothe Genesis account and not the evo-lutionary account. We know we aretoo complex to view sex as simplyfun. We know sex is not about the sur-vival of the fittest. We desire whatGenesis holds out for us. We under-stand this kind of soul-mate lan-guage. The woman delights in being

“cherished” by a man (although she isnot permitted to admit such in ourculture). The man longs to have thatone woman who really believes inhim to share in his life (although he isnot encouraged to believe such ispossible in this culture).

Of course the Genesis accountmoves quickly to reveal a “fall.” Welearn that what we are now, becauseof Adam and Eve’s choices regardingGod’s commands, involves a frac-tured image of God. We find a wargoing on within ourselves and ourappetites often running amok. Wefind ourselves becoming easilyaddicted to all kinds of things. Wedash others’ hopes. We are selfish.We find that our innermost longingstorment us, as they speak to us thatwe are falling short of who we mightbe. The best Planned Parenthoodcan give us is methods for safe sex.What God promises us in Christ isthat we can know forgiveness andsomething God describes as “newlife” in Him. When we read aboutthis new life later in the Bible, wefind that it encompasses our mostcherished dreams. We find that thedesire we had for that life partner isthe very thing God affirms. Womensee that to be cherished is God’sdesign and men see that to have awife who believes in them is God’sdesign.

Abstinence is all about waiting forGod’s design to find a happy corre-spondence in your life. It is aboutpursuing the richest, deepest andmost romantic love. It’s a trueCinderella story. Don’t let the “safesex” advocates encourage you tostay home from the Ball. They insistthat in your heart, you have nodreams. They’ve given up on anynotion that you are a prince orprincess. Take heart — God hasn’t.

FAITH, VALUES AND LESSONSSUBMITTED BY DWIGHT DOLBYPASTOR OF AUBURN ROAD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

LOVE, LIFE AND ABSTINENCE VERSUS THE SAFE-SEX CROWD

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Tuesdays of the month, atSouth Venice ChristianChurch, 2390 SeaboardAve. Call 493-0775 or visitwww.nlaog.org.

Angel Ministries, 2269South Tamiami Trail, 284-9459, angelministriesofflorida.com

• 7-9 p.m., Fridays: Darkroom meditation, $5• 4-7 p.m., Wednesdays:Free Reiki healing clinic,followed by prayer group.• 6:30 p.m. Thursdays -Healing Service, 7 p.m.Thursdays - Message ser-vice• 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 11:Psychic Fair. Astrology,Tarot and Mediumship.Private readings: $15 per15 minutes.

Venice-Nokomis United Methodist Church,208 Palm Ave., Nokomis488-4137

• Debbie McWinnie pro-vides sign language inter-pretation at the 10 a.m.Sunday worship and forother events.• Quilting group, begin-ners and more advanced,meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays inFellowship Hall.

Women’s events• Venice/Englewood AglowInternational will meetfrom 6:30 to 9 p.m.Tuesday, Oct. 14, at theVenice HealthPark, LionsClub Community Room,corner of Jacaranda Boule-vard and Center Road.Speaker: Audrey Ann Volz,a missionary evangelist inHaiti. Free, open to womenof all denominations. Formore information, callLucy at 697-4657• Trinity PresbyterianChurch, 4365 State Road776, offers The Mom’sMorning Out program, 9a.m. to noon Mondays,Wednesdays and Fridaysfor parents of childrenages 2 through 4. Parents

are asked to donate a fewhours each month back tothe program. Details andregistration at 493-0018.• Moms Morning Out:Applications for ages 2-5for fall registration at FirstBaptist Church, 312 W.Miami Ave. Program meetsfrom 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Tuesdays, Wednesdays andThursdays. Call 485-1314for more information.• Women’s Class, “Caffeinefor the Soul,” at 11 a.m.Tuesdays at The ChabadJewish Center, 2169 S.Tamiami Trail. 493-2770.• InterdenominationalWomen’s Fellowship group,9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays atFisherman’s Net Communi-

ty Church, 1101 S. TamiamiTrail, Venice Island. Publicwelcome. Call 223-1180.• Epiphany Council ofCatholic Women: WelcomeBack Salad Bowl Luncheon,Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Epiph-any Cathedral, 350 TampaAve. W., 484-3505; Bus tripto see the Grand Ole Opry,Nashville Nightlife DinnerTheater and more, depart-ing Nov. 16 for a week.Price: $620. For moreinformation, call Sue orCarolyn at (941) 496-8161.• 12-week women’s Biblestudy, 9:15 a.m., beganSept. 25, at First BaptistChurch of Venice, 312Miami Ave. W. “LivingBeyond Yourself” —Exploring the Fruit of theSpirit. Call Betty at 474-4295 or Ethel at 475-8105.• South Venice BaptistChurch, 3167 EnglewoodRoad offers a women’sBible study, “BelievingGod” from 7 to 9 p.m.Mondays or from 10 a.m.to noon Tuesdays. Registerby calling 493-0022.

Music• Concert pianist, 18-year-old Andrew Lapp, per-forms at 7 p.m. Tuesday,Oct. 14 at Trinity Pres-byterian Church, 4365State Road 776; dinner at 6 p.m. Repertoire includesclassics, ragtime and hisown arrangements ofsacred music. $6 at thedoor; $10 for dinner andconcert. 493-0018• Free concert by Phil andJan Enloe at 10:30 a.m.,Sunday, Oct. 19, at Corner-stone Baptist Church, 315U.S. 41 Bypass South. 488-1551• New Life Assembly ofGod presents SunsetGospel Sing-A-Longone hour before sunset,Fridays, near the life-guard station at VeniceBeach. Bring a chair andyour request for afavorite gospel song.Call 493-0775, or visit

www.nlaog.org.• The Klezmer/Dixie Bandof the Jewish Center ofVenice is looking for peo-ple who would like to playwith the band, whichpractices at 9:30 a.m.,Sundays, at 600 N. AuburnRoad. Improvisationalability helps and all arewelcome. Call Jason Arkinat 484-1856.

Dinner, movieFishers of Men BibleChurch, 204 U.S. 41 BypassS., welcomes all to dinnerand a movie (“The Inn ofthe Sixth Happiness”) at 6p.m. Oct. 18, and everythird Saturday of themonth. 244-9044

2008 High HolidayscheduleChabad Jewish Center,2169 S. Tamiami Trail: YomKippur services at the BestWestern Hotel, 400Commercial Court,Wednesday, Oct. 8, KolNidrei Service 6:45 p.m.;Thursday, Oct. 9, morningservice, 9:30 a.m., Yizkor,noon, Mincha, 5:15 p.m.,Neilah, 6:15 p.m. followedby Shofar and Break thefast buffet. Services(except Yom Kippur) nocharge or membership.RSVP at 493-2770.

Prayer groupMarian Rosary PrayerGroup meets at 12:15 to 1p.m. Fridays in the clubroom at Our Lady ofLourdes Church, 1301Center Road. Call 497-

6229 for information.

Voice of the FaithfulVoice of the Faithfulmeets at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 atthe Soy Building., Room107, Epiphany Cathedral,350 Tampa Ave. W. 412-1275

Pancake events• Free pancake supperfrom 4:30 to 6 p.m., the lastSunday of every month.No tickets, coupons ormoney needed. All arewelcome at EmmanuelLutheran, 800 S. TamiamiTrail. 488-4942• Venice Nokomis UnitedMethodist Men’s Fellow-ship holds its monthlyPancake Day and Sir-PlusGarage Sale from 7:30 to10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 4, at208 Palm Ave. Adults: $3;Children under 10: $1.50;Little ones in strollers:Free. 488-4137

• Christ United MethodistChurch, 1475 Center Road,serves a Pancake Breakfastfrom 8 to 9:30 a.m. Satur-day, Oct. 4. Adults: $4;Children under 12: free;Students 12 and over: $1.493-7504• Grace United MethodistMen’s Club kicks off its2008-2009 Pancake Break-fast season from 8 to 10a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at theTFEC Building at thechurch, 400 Field Ave. Thebreakfasts will continueevery first and thirdSaturday through April of2009. Adults: $4.50; Child-ren under 12: $2. 488-1374

Blessing of theAnimalsOur Savior LutheranChurch, 2705 TamiamiTrail N., Nokomis, offers ABlessing of the Animals, 10a.m., Saturday, Oct. 4. 966-4442

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This group meets for coffee every day at the Publix on EastVenice Avenue.They are Ken Dunning, Lois Jones, MaryDunning, John Jones, Marie Power, Perry Power, BerniceShuster and Jack Shuster.

PHOTO COURTESY OF BOB PETERS

Chris Skelton of Nokomis visits one of the larger varieties ofchickens that wander around the streets of Key West.

PHOTO COURTESY OF CHARLOTTE KUROPATWA

Charlotte Kuropatwa of Venice enjoyed a tour of the Ben &Jerry’s plant in Stowe, Vt. She tried a new flavor, cake batter,that may find its way to grocery shelves.

PHOTO COURTESY OF RICKI ERNEST

Jefferson Ernest of Venice celebrated his 15th birthday (105 inpeople years) at Ophelia’s Pasta House in Nokomis recently.The four-footed guests were served chicken fingers. Ophelia’shas a special doggie dining section reserved for such occa-sions.

Editor’s noteShare your hobby, vacation, grandchildren andclub photographs with us. Send a .JPG no largerthan 8 by 10 inches and no less than 4 by 6 inchesto [email protected] or mail pho-tographs to Venice Gondolier Sun, Attn: PhotoAlbum, 200 E. Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285. JPGsmeasuring larger than 8 by 10 inches and less than4 by 6 inches will not be used for publication. Youmust come into the Gondolier Sun office to reclaimyour photographs. The newspaper will not mailthem back to you.

PHOTO COURTESY OF CHARLOTTE KUROPATWA

Charlotte Kuropatwa snapped a photo of this black crownednight heron in her backyard Aug. 18.

PHOTO COURTESY OF TIM FOSTER

Sailfish Base Venice USSVI Commander Tim Foster and ViceCommander Jack McAllister accept the tolling bell from AlfWeidner on behalf of the WWII Submarine Veterans Chapter.Weidner is the newest Sailfish Base member.The base has 41members and meets the third Thursday of the month atAmerican Legion Post 159 in Venice.

PHOTO COURTESY OF TIM FOSTER

Sailfish Base Venice USSVI Commander Tim Foster and ViceCommander Jack McAllister accept the first anniversary cakepresented by the wives of the Sailfish Base.

PHOTO COURTESY OF MARY LINDSKOG

P.E.O. Sisterhood Venice Chapter GU member Judy Thornton,left, presented Cindy Arbogast with a grant to help with hereducational goals. Arbogast is enrolled at Keiser University inthe computer service and support systems classes. She willcomplete her classwork in 2009.

PHOTO COURTESY OF JUDIE BAUER

The Historic Lord-Higel House on Granada and Avenue deParques got a new sign recently. Pictured are city of Veniceemployees Dan Van Ackers and Rick Najm.The newly orga-nized Friends of the Lord-Higel House are seeking membersand contributions to restore the home in hopes of becoming amuseum and educational center.

PHOTO COURTESY OF JANET SANNER

Village On The Isle celebrated Circus Week Sept. 14-20. BettyIntagliata of the Historical Society showed a video interviewof local circus performers. James Hagler, Venice Archives, lenthis displays, which included old photographs from theGondolier of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circusin Venice. Residents performed their own circus.The weekculminated with a trip to the John and Mable RinglingMuseum of Art.

PHOTO COURTESY OF NORMAN MACLELLAN

American Legion No-Vel Post 159 Commander NormanMacLellan recently presented a check for $5,000 to AmericanLegion Baseball coach Greg Faulkner. Also present was PostVice Commaner Stan Rand, left, and Legion BaseballCoordinator Ron Marcella, right.

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enice East is a family-orientedneighborhood south of Veniceand east of Jacaranda. It is a neigh-

borhood of cul de sacs and spaciousyards.

Located on a pleasant curving streetoff another pleasant curving street, is anewer J&J-built home recently listed forsale with Re/Max Realtor Gae Stewart.

The 2,118-square-foot house has threebedrooms and two baths plus a familyroom and an in-ground pool.

The master bedroom measures 14 feetby 23 feet and has an angled wall of slid-ing glass doors facing the caged pool andlanai area of the house. The master bathhas his-and-hers vanity sinks and themaster suite features walk-in closets.

Cathedral ceilings extend throughoutthe home. There is tile flooring in thekitchen and baths and Pergo throughoutthe rest of the home’s living areas, with

carpeting in bedrooms.The all-white kitchen opens to the spa-

cious family room and also is handy tothe pool and lanai area. There is eatingspace in the kitchen as well as a formaldining room at the front of the house.

Bedrooms two and three are locatedon the the family room side of the split-plan house. That area, which is behindthe family room and also close to thepool, could easily function as the chil-dren’s suite, an in-law suite or provideaccommodations for live-in help.

An attached two-car garage at the frontof the home frames the entry, which iscovered and includes a small porch-likearea.

Extras that come with the houseinclude hurricane shutters and outdoorlighting. There is a county water system,public sewer and trash collection.

Listed for $224,900, the house is locat-ed at 261 Willowick Way. It can be seen byappointment. Call Stewart at (941) 488-6262.

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features, screened balcony overlooks pool, walk to beach

and shops! Over 55! MLS#N545807 $194,000

VENICE AVENUE VENICE AVENUE VENICE AVENUE

ONE 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH doublewide and one 1 bedroom

singlewide mobile home for total price.

MLS#N5762294 $120,000

2 MOBILE HOMES

INVESTMENT POTENTIAL, 2 mobile homes, 2 bedroom, 2 bath and 1 bedroom 1 bath.

price includes both units. MLS#N5762299 $100,000

TWO FOR ONE

MOVE RIGHT INTO 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with

country kitchen, recent remodeling includes carpeting and flooring,

extra parking. MLS#N5762010 $85,000

NOKOMIS

CLOSE TO BEACH, invest or move in, two bedroom condo, one month rentals OK,

no age restriction. MLS#N569643 $85,000

BLOCKS FROM GULF

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH condominium, Island of Venice location, bike to beach, golf and

pier, walk to waterway trail. MLS#N5762281 $128,500

ISLAND CONDO CITY OF VENICE

CLOSE-IN LOCATION 2BR, 2BA, screened lanai,

oversized garage, security shutters, fenced pet yard, corner lot.

MLS#N5762511 $139,900

890 SENDA ORO Vivienda. Sharp 1500 sq. ft. villa in very popular 55+ “campus,” 2BR,

2BA, garage, large Florida room with tiled flooring plus community pool. MLS#N573915 $174,900

OPEN SUNDAY 1-3

2 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATH HOME with Terrazzo floors, cedar closets and shed on fenced corner lot in

area of quality homes! MLS#N537192 $179,000

AREA OF FINER HOMES

SHARP 1ST FLOOR 1 bedroom condominium.

Screened lanai opens to green courtyard, close to pool, tennis,

shops, banks & restaurants. MLS#N560846 $89,000

FIRST FLOOR FIRST FLOOR FIRST FLOOR

SANDLEWOOD PARK 3 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured

home, vinyl siding, newer carpet, 2 car carport & shop, clubhouse, plus

26x56 community pool. MLS#N573883 $58,000

FURNISHED GREAT STARTER

VALUE GALORE in cozy 2 bedroom home, popular

close-in South Venice location of quality homes, tool shed plus pad for extra parking,

new roof & air. MLS#N5761271 $95,000

GREAT STARTER

SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH condo with 2 car garage,

oversized balcony overlooks Triano clubhouse & pool, buyer

incentive available. MLS# N5762790 $297,000

UPSCALE LIVING

TROPICALLY LANDSCAPED two bedroom, two bath home,

breakfast bar, cathedral ceiling, family room, double garage and

extra parking, caged pool. MLS#N547072 $249,000

OVERBROOK GARDENS OVERBROOK GARDENS OVERBROOK GARDENS

CORNER UNIT with carpeted screened balcony,

improved kitchen and solid countertops, new appliances, bike

to beach and pier. MLS#N574436 $178,500

3 BEDROOM

IN-LAW PLUS One of a kind 3 bedroom home on lovely large lot, plus In-Law

unit with separate entrance, quiet Nokomis location.

MLS#N5762808 $160,000

NEW LISTING

HUGE THREE BEDROOM, three bath home, family room with

fireplace, eat-in kitchen, large patio, double garage, plus extra one bedroom rental apartment. MLS#N562705 $527,000

NEAR GULF

ISLAND OF VENICE 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with family room and screened carpeted lanai, domed kitchen, tiled roof, double garage and large shed/workshop! MLS#N570454 $489,900

LIKE NEW

BEACH EASEMENT, furnished duplex with 4 bedrooms,

3 baths, Terrazzo floors, 2 carports, good rental history,

Island of Venice location. MLS#N512640 $459,900

ISLAND DUPLEX ISLAND DUPLEX ISLAND DUPLEX

QUIET ISLAND OF VENICE location with heated caged pool,

plus double garage, bike to beaches, walk to downtown

shops & theater. MLS#N5762422 $429,900

3 BEDROOM + POOL 3 BEDROOM + POOL 3 BEDROOM + POOL

South Venice - 80x100 $46,000

Venice East $99,900

One Acre South Trail $209,000

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1010 OPEN HOUSE

10/03/08

OPEN HOUSE Sat. 12-46355 Falcon Lair Dr.

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$72K Brand New 3/2/2,almost compl, 1650 a/c.Also, 3/2/1, 56K, nearPC mall (941)-740-5284

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BUY! 4/B HUD $29,200!Only $232/mo. 5% Down,20yrs @ 8%. For listings800-366-9783 ext 7584

INVESTOR LEAVINGAREA!! 3/1 house$72K. 2/2 duplex$145K. 4/2 pool home2 lots $175K or takeall $360K. Also lots $8-$40K. 6000 sf comm.bldg $800K.628-0251.

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1022 ENGLEWOODFOR SALE

103 Mark Twain Ln.3/2/2 Fam Rm & Hugelanai $188k 8 Par View Rd. 3/2/2Pool home in Long Mead-ow $219K48 Bunker CircleHuge 3/2/2 pool homeon Golf Course $244k

Terry Long 941-830-2347

RE/MAX Bayside

3/2 GOOD AS NEW, nearbeach and shopping.$97,900. 843 E. 6th St.Englewood. 941-474-5296

1022 ENGLEWOODFOR SALE

711 Boundary Blvd .Huge 4/2/2 w/ pool Over-sized lot $289k248 Medalist Rd. BrandNew 3/2/2 Pool Homeabuts the Golf Course $319k

207 Rotonda Blvd.Newer Huge 5 Bedroom

Pool Home $330kTerry Long

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New Homes from$99,900

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Owner Fin. w/ 10% down.9423 Acco., 2/2 Villa,

$89,900.7192 Holsum, 3/2,

$99,900.109 Mariner, 3/2, Pool,

$159,900. 941-587-8572

WATERFRONT HOMES5066 Ackley Terrace -Right on the MyakkaRiver Gulf Access Won-derful River Views. 2 Lotswith Protected SideCanal for Boat Docking$495,000 FREE HOME with thepurchase of this Over-sized waterfront lot withno bridges to the Gulf ofMexico. 1985 GeorgiaAve Grove City Shores$345k 135 Wilhelm Drive -Walk to Englewoodbeach. Totally updated!Metal Roof! South Mana-sota Key $299,900.

Terry Long 941-830-2347

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1023 NOKOMIS/OSPREYFOR SALE

2/2 Deeded boat dockPool $125,000 2/2 VillaHandyman $69K (941)-586-3936 Barb Gahry,

Michael Saunders.www.barbarasproperties.com

1024 NORTH PORT

4/2/2 Canal Front, Built‘01, Near Toledo Blade.$175,000. Make offer Investment Rlty 492-5050

1025 PT CHARLOTTEFOR SALE

2/1/CP on 2 Lots w/ FruitTrees. 1 Blk. from Mouthof Myakka. Ideal for Fish-ing. Near Pier! $65K obo“As Is” (941)-624-6417

3/1 w/ Lanai. HUGEReduction! Everything isnew! $114K PossibleFinancing 941-629-6329

3/2/2 w/pool & extra2400 sf. garage (40x60)

on 3 lots. Make offer!(941)-286-4599

3/2.5/2 pool, Masada1997, open floor plan,corner lot Sec. 50,$149,900 941-627-2251

FSBO single family onestory home @ 3538 Pine-tree St. 3BR, 2BA,attached garage,$280,000.315-685-1248

1025 PT CHARLOTTEFOR SALE

Owner Fin, w. 10% Down21320 Brinson, 2/2Condo....... $64,900.21351 Quesada, 3/2/2,Pool......... $139,900.27534 Tierra del Fuego,3/2/2, Pool, Deep Creek$144,900 941-587-8572

PC 2/2/2 w/Pool. Cath.ceil., tile, cpt., fenced yd,lg. lanai w/pool. eat-in kitch,lg. rms. New York sec.$169,900. FSBO 941-223-1210. Sonny

PC, 3bd/1ba $49,700.4bd/2ba $83,000.

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WATERVIEW 2/2/2,recently refurbished,can owner finance.$169K. 941-286-6223

SOUTH VENICEFOR SALE

S VENICE, featuring27x37 fam rm w/gourmet summer

kitchen, pagoda & BBQ.3/2, $199,900. (941)-223-4556

1028 VENICE FORSALE

2/2/1 Island, w/ Family rm,walk to beach, New win-dows, 70x140 lot $350kInvestment Rlty 492-5050

4BR/2BA, Great Location.great shape, ready to movein. REDUCED! $135K. obo .941-809-8911

1030 WATERFRONTHOMES

Location, location PC, tiplot sailboat, 3/2/2, 1,720sq. ft., dock, gorgeousviews, $330K, will look afoffers, owner-agent.(941) 661-7532

On Alligator Creek w/dock.Ferry to beach, 2 or 3BR,w/Tropical fam rm, billiardrm, DR, 3CG, 80x275 lot,2400 SF. At $495K, whatare you waiting for?Investment Rlty 492-5050

1040 CONDOS/VILLASFOR SALE

Bird Bay Golf Course Villa,2/2 , Ldry rm, Cport, 8x25

Porch, Cath Ceilings, $199kInvestment Rlty 492-5050

1040 CONDOS/VILLASFOR SALE

In Bird Bay VillageIn City Limits of Venice

Golf,Tennis, Pools,Clubhouse

PRICES DOWN TO3 Conv./2 Lakeside $159,0003/2 Twnhse Condo $249,0002/2 Waterside $SOLD2/2 Cardinal $SOLD1/1 Corner Condo $162,5002/2 Lakeside $149,0003 Conv. /2 Lakeside $189,0002/2 w/Deck/Lake $199,9991/1 Corner Condo $85,0002 Conv./2 Golf Crse $193,5003 Conv. / 2 Lakeside $178,5003 Conc. /2 SS Appl $144,8002/2 Villa Golf Crse $189,9002/2 Condo GolfCrse$180,0002/2 Waterside $204,5003 Conv./ 2b Lakeside $SOLD2/2 4 Plex Condo $SOLD

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Chestnut Creek Villa.844 Bayport Cr 2/2/155+ Low fees. A++ CondFSBO Price Reduced!!

$169,500 941-964-0410

Quails Run 1/1.5 w/lanaifurn. 1st flr. water & cableincl. comm pool/cblhuse$79,900. 941-473-3751.

1070 DUPLEXES FORSALE

ENGLEWOOD E, 2 Duplex-es, 1 unit rented, 3 unitsready for seasonal. Exc.cond. $162K Ea./$319Kboth. (941)-350-5705

1090 MOBILE HOMESFOR SALE

2B/1B MH located in Sun-rise MH Park in Arcadia.$10,000 obo call 941-284-6944 863-993-9969

Arcadia, 5AC, tripplewide, sm. lake, Makeoffer. Carol’s Rlty. 941-627-2769.We have others

ATTRACTIVE DW 2/2/cpin TOP Venice Park. NEWAC & Refridg. 2 sheds,Lovely encl. lanai, HWfloors, beautiful land

scaping, Photos avail.$19,500.(941)-350-9896

Nice 2/1/CP, screenroom, shed, 40+ commu-nity in PG. Starting$10,000, 941-626-7829

NOKOMIS, Palm & PinesMHP 55+, 1&2BR Start-

ing at $3900. All refur-bished. Move in now!

(941)-486-3637

PG- TROPIC ISLENew 2/2/CP

w/ 12x28 Fla. Rm.Includes Shed.

$68,000. 941-637-1122

1090 MOBILE HOMESFOR SALE

Polynesian VillageMHP.1495 Alamander

Ave, Engl Residentowned, walk to Manaso-

ta Beach, dbl wideresales 941-474-3636.

VENICE ISLE REALESTATE SALES, INC.55+ Resident Owned

Comm. Lic. R.E. Broker.941-485-7743 Many

homes to choose from.

VENICE RANCH 12x56 2/1 Asking $3500

Furnished.24x48 2/2 Asking $15K

Furnished. 55+ Comm. NO PETS.

Others to choose.www.veniceranch.com

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1110 OUT OFAREA HOMES

NE GEORGIA MOUNTAINSClayton GA, Built ‘05 2/2Ranch, gar, $159K. CallKaren 706-490-2009

Harry Norman Realtors.

1120 WANTED TO BUY

INVESTOR WANTS100 - 200 CONDO’SGulfcoast Realty Int’l

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1210 HOMES FORRENT

22289 Tennyson Ave.,PC - very large3/2.5/2.5, beautiful pool.Nice neighborhood offPeachland. Hurricaneshutters, fam rm, liv rm,formal dining & dinette.$1300 incl. pool/lawn941-457-0402

3/2/carport, big yard,pets OK. Port Charlotte.$749 mo, 1st & last.561-351-5390

5 mins. by boat to harborw/dock, 3BR/2BA, den,off, $695 mo. $2085 tomove in. (941)-628-4749

Adorable & Affordable1BR. $575 mo. (incl.

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Arcadia 1/1 Lrg deckon the Peace River$550 mo. + Sec.(863)-558-1130

Arcadia 4/4 lrg porch,overlooking the PeaceRiver, $1200 mo. + sec.(863)-558-1130

Beautiful 3/2/2 poolhome in Rotonda.Low rent e-z move interms but ownerwants good tenantwith good income! Call Elizabeth Owens

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Brand New luxury homesin B.S. Village. Starting @$1,505 mo. w/1yr. lease.Sale poss. 941-623-2920

1210 HOMES FORRENT

BUY! 4/B HUD $29,200!Only $232/mo. 5% Down,20yrs @ 8%. For listings800-366-9783 ext 7584

Charlotte Harbor1bed/1bath. Eat in

Kitchen. 4500 Shady Ln.$495 407-242-2520

Charlotte Park 3/2/1,new paint, central air,appl., $750, 1st & last.Pets ok 941-457-3659

Cottage for rent in PuntaGorda Historic District.2bedroom/1bath,screened in carport. Walking dis-tance to park/ harbor anddowntown. $650 permonth. First, last andsecurity.

Call (941) 204-2475

Deep Creek 3/2/2 poolon canal 2100+ sf., splitfloor plan $1250. Pets okBryan French, Century 21Almar 941-661-1183

DEEP CREEK, 3/2/2, pool,caged lanai, fenced, fans,tile, like new, $1195/mo. 1st/last/sec 941-323-2229

Deep Creek, beautful2004 3/2/2, N/S, N/P. 1st,last. & sec. Lawn Serv incl$950 mo (941)-740-1417

Deep Creek 3/2/2, spa-cious, pool, summerkitchen, skylights,$1,200mo. No smoking. Pets ok.(786)-972-4720

DEEP CREEK New 4/2/2,Washer & Dryer, screenlanai, liv. & din. rm $1050mo 321-213-0168

E. ENGLEWOOD:3/2/1 comm. pool $750new kitchen tile carpet

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Engl House 2/1.5ba. LrgFamily rm, Prvt Lrg yard.Quiet Street near beach.$775 (941)-697-1502

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Engl, Clean 2/2, NearBeaches, Boca & Boat-ing. NS/ Pet ok. $700

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ENGL, downtown area,1/1+carport, lanai, w/d$475/mo. +util. 1st/Lst/Sec. (941)-716-3090

Engl, New 2 & 3BRCondos w/Tennis,

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4204 L’Pavia – Saturday 2 - 4 $167,500…EAST VENICE AVENUE LOCATION! Hard to find a better central location than L’Pavia! Exceptional 2/2 with garage with designer paint – just gorgeous! Heated pool, clubhouse and just minutes to the Island of Venice! #N575657 Wheeler/Green 809-8432

1011 Auburn Cove Circle – Sunday 12 - 3 $199,900…AUBURN COVE… Pristine 2/2 villa in land owned maintenance free community with heated community pool! Large screened lanai w/sliding glass doors for year round use. Convenient to nearby shopping, downtown Venice and area beaches. #N5762055 Bob Linthicum 228-9206

232 St. Augustine Ave #103 – Friday 12 - 4 $225,000…COSTA BRAVA… Granite counters, new cabinetry, new stainless steel appliances are just a few of the updates in this gorgeous first floor, 2/2 condo with covered lanai and open patio! Just steps to heated pool…AND downtown Venice! #N5761737 Wheeler/Green 809-8432

1200 Ravinia Circle #1200 ....Sunday 1 - 4 $229,900....RAVINIA....REDUCED PRICE! New first floor 3/ 2/garage with golf course view! Crown molding....plenty of storage plus roomy garage! Walk to pool! #553957 Chloe Fleming/Jayne Irene 320-6466

995 Laguna Drive, #602 – Sunday 1 - 3 $239,000…CASA SEVILLE… LOWEST PRICED condo in this highly desirable Island development, directly across from deep water basin, boat club w/direct access to the Gulf! Lovely, furnished and updated 2/2 condo overlooking heated pool #N531656 Joan Lino 416-0140

1555 Tarpon Center Dr #I-161 – Sunday 1 - 3 $339,000…BAHIA VISTA… One of the most popular Gulf front developments in Venice! Large open lanai overlooks beautiful meandering gardens surround this lovely 2/2 that offers a peek at the beach! Walk to the Jetties, excellent dining, and Venice Beach. #N5762540 Price/Lino 350-3362

503 Cheval Dr – Sunday 1 - 4 $395,000…VENICE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB! Wide open split design in this stunning 3/2! Huge kitchen with granite, center island and new appliances. Outstanding brick pavered lanai area with large pool and spa overlook quiet preserve! #N5762310 Glo/Ron Rubin 223-1766

411 Wellington – Sunday 1 - 3 $499,000…VENICE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB… Lovely 3/3 on the 8th fairway, freshly updated kitchen, new A/C, new carpet! Paver lanai with golf course view! Luxury atmosphere in one of the most prestigious country clubs in our area! N5762890 Christine Neal 468-4028

106 Medici Terrace – Sunday 1 - 3 $499,900…VENETIAN GOLF & RIVER CLUB… Beautifully appointed 3/2.5 Vecello model with saltwater pool, extra large lanai with pavers and built-in grill for great entertaining! Resort style Club with golf, pools, elegant dining, tennis and more! #N5762749 Bonnie Price 350-3362

415 Fieldstone – Sunday 1 - 4 $599,900…VENICE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB… Stunning etched glass double doors open this extraordinary 4/3 PLUS DEN! Pool overlooks wide lake and 18th fairway views! Wood floors, gas fireplace, volume ceilings! #N5761377 Glo/Ron Rubin 223-1766

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$144,900…IRONWOOD VILLAS… Free standing 2/2 villa in golf course community, walking distance to shopping, bus top and community pool! Excellent investor property with low monthly maintenance fees! #N5762345 Sammy Giordano 223-1431

$189,900…VENICE EAST… Beautifully landscaped and remodeled 3/2, diagonal tile, wood floors, upgraded baths and kitchen, freshly painted, crown molding and large fenced backyard. Established neighborhood of well maintained homes. Water/Sewer…close to shopping and entertainment! #N5762497 Bridget DePalma 809-4786

$199,000...PRISTINE SOUTH VENICE 3/2, new carpeting, lanai updated for year around use. Private courtyard off master suite. Close to Manasota Beach! #N5762428 Roxie Larain 468-6101

$299,900…LEMON BAY DRIVE! Built in 2006…beautiful 3/2 with den - over 1,700 sq ft of quality! Granite counter tops, wood cabinetry, ceramic tile and so much more! Close to SV ferry and private beach and boat ramp! #N5762373 Cindy Marovich 408-6041

$395,000…GOLDEN BEACH DUPLEX! Oversized corner lot borders two streets in the beautiful Golden Beach area of the Island! Just steps to deeded beach easement! Both sides have 2/2…excellent investment opportunity! #N5762432 Bonnie Price 350-3362

$415,000…MANASOTA KEY… Beautifully furnished one bedroom condo! Views of Intracoastal and Gulf. Small community of only 39 units and 17 boat slips, private beach and community pool. #N563079 Paula Wesley – 492-7515

$429,900…BOCA ROYALE…SPECTACULAR FAIRWAY & LAKE VIEWS… 3/2.5 with 12’ coffered ceilings, multiple archways, 10’ long clear domed arched ceiling in entry! Master bath opens to 8’walled solarium. Custom oak walled den opens to one of the many courtyards! #N566882 Bob Linthicum 228-9206

$185,000…CASA DI AMICI! Lowest priced condo in this exceptional development! Immaculate and well maintained 3/2 with garage! Super roomy, stunning design, and location, location, location! #N5762779 Susan Dahn 408-3021

$189,000…NORTH PORT… Beautifully maintained and well landscaped 3/2 PLUS DEN! Quiet street adds superb location to this extraordinary value. Bright floor plan opens to large lanai! N5761869 Jim White 223-5378

$213,000…PINEBROOK! Always a pleasure to market a home in this outstanding City development! Updated 2/2 with new kitchen and much more! Community clubhouse, pool and boat ramp. Close to Wellfield Park, minutes to downtown Venice and beaches! #N5761694 Sandra/Dan Simic 509-0944

$249,900…BELLA COSTA… Turnkey furnished, Island 2/2…covered parking, plus great amenities…heated pool, clubhouse, billiard room, gym and sauna! Walk to Venice Little Theatre! #N567497 Marjorie Sager 223-6492

$290,000…RIVENDELL… Maintenance free 3/2 located in the “cottage” section of one of the most beautifully planned developments in Sarasota County. Picturesque locale and close proximity to restaurants, shopping and beaches. Centrally located between Venice and Sarasota! Lease in place for maximum investor appeal! N575047 Dee Gomber 497-9483

$329,000…JACARANDA WEST! Remodeled 3/2 w/views of the pool and private yard. Updated kitchen, crown molding, new wood flooring, plenty of storage, new window treatments and much more! #N5762036 Bridget DePalma 809-4786

$344,000…VENICE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB… Custom designed 2/2 plus den AND separate office in the Lansbrook maintenance-free neighborhood. View championship golf course with preserve beyond. Guest suite designed for privacy…”spool” on large pavered lanai. #N571764 Glo Rubin 223-1766

$349,900…NORTH BEACH ROAD… Furnished 2/2 townhouse on the Key and just steps to the beach through your deeded beach access! Spacious 2/2 with 2 private patios! #N565952 Gwen Heggan 468-1297

$519,900…BOCA ROYALE! Southern graciousness in this 3/2 with 13’ ceilings, formal living and dining area and Great Room! Kitchen features granite counters and 42” cabinets, hardwood floors, island seating and numerous French doors! Gas fireplace and private lake views from heated pool/spa. Golf membership available. #N5761790 Bob Linthicum 228-9206

$529,900…NORTH PORT ESTATES! Located on 3 acres in prestigious area of fine homes! Private, wooded site surrounds this lovely 3/2 with solar heated pool and 2 car garage. Large out building with electric, perfect for home-based business or work shop. Horses permitted. Beautifully maintained! #N575249 Gwen Heggan 468-1297

$649,900…BOCA ROYALE… Grand Estate 3/3 newly constructed on oversized cul-de-sac site! Aquarium windows allow full advantage of lake and preserve views. Natural gas, 2 refrigerators, granite and 42” maple cabinetry. Gas heated pool and Jacuzzi! Clubhouse w/ restaurant, tennis and golf! #N5762048 Bob Linthicum 228-9206

$659,000…VENICE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB! Todd Johnson custom built 4/3 on premier lot overlooking lake and 10th fairway! Family rm, large lanai and pool area with outdoor kitchen. Very active and social membership in prestigious golf course community! #N570696 Christine Neal 468-4028/Jayne Irene 321-4835

$724,900….AUBURN ACRES… Stunning 2 story traditional w/almost 3,900 sq ft of living area ...4 bdrms, 3-1/2 baths plus office, family room and library/conservatory. Winding stairway leads to open second floor with bonus room. Caged pool…meticulously maintained throughout! #N561576 Bonnie Price 350-3362/Laura Bennawy 416-3132

$889,900…BOCA ROYALE…OR IS IT TUSCANY? Straight out of the wine country in Italy, or so it seems! Exquisite detailing inside and out in this breathtaking 4/3 with gourmet kitchen featuring freezer drawers and built-in wine cooler. Master suite features 10 x 10 closet. Entertain outdoors on wide veranda with 18’wall with built-in fireplace overlooking lake! Power awning extends over pool. Countless details! #N5762166 Bob Linthicum 228-9206

$899,000…MARINA DEL SOL – SIESTA KEY BAYFRONT! Private elevator opens to almost new 2/2.5 with 2,500 sq ft…tiled throughout, granite countertops, 3 lanais, parking garage…clubhouse/pool. Walk to Siesta Beach! #N5760919 Wheeler/Green 809-8432

$949,000…VENICE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB… Nothing short of spectacular describes this John Cannon 3/3.5 w/22’ ceiling in family room…carved stone gas fireplace, Mexican stone flooring, Viking gas stove in kitchen, 900 bottle wine storage, 2nd floor bonus room…pool with waterfall…all on the signature hole of this award-winning golf course! #N575991 Glo/Ron Rubin 223-1766

$1,395,000…VENICE SANDS DOUBLE CONDO….ONE RESIDENCE! Over 2,300 sq ft of living area w/view from the horizon to Siesta Key! Beautifully remodeled 3/3 w/ unusually large island kitchen, breakfast area, formal dining, and wet bar the size of many condo kitchens! Numerous lanais! Versatile layout totally new and comparable to the best the beach can offer! #N569120 Caldwell/Price 266-8829

$1,985,000…SELLER FINANCING! PANORAMIC BAY VIEW THROUGH THE JETTIES! Custom built three story 3/3 with guest quarters, large boat dock with lift, well planned design with eye-popping master suite! Sailboat water, no fixed bridges to the Gulf! #N548529 Richard Bradway 809-8431

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$459,900…SOUTHBAY! Large marina with direct access to the Gulf, tennis and clubhouse and an incomparable location between Venice and Sarasota! This lifestyle can be yours with this 3/2 on gorgeous corner lot….oversized pool and lanai. #N569909 Wheeler/Green 809-8430

$469,000…PELICAN POINTE… Value and detail in this 3/2 with golf course view located on quiet cul-de-sac. Built-in entertainment center in family room. Country Club setting also offers tennis, fitness center, restaurant, pro shop and community pool. #N5761564 Laura Bennawy 416-3132

$475,000…VENETIA! Gorgeous curb appeal! Large windowed bay area adds style…wide paver driveway leads to this elegant 3/2.5 with over 2,600 sq ft. Island kitchen, tray ceilings, crown molding. Overlooks private preserve. #N5762489 Cindy Marovich 408-6041

$569,900…JETTY VILLAS! Rarely available! Right across from the Crow’s Nest you’ll find this lovely 2/2 and loft with views of the ICW! Boat parade party perfect! Vaulted ceilings, wood cabinets, plenty of storage….and loads of character! #N5762297 Laura Bennawy 416-3132

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$534,900…PELICAN POINTE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB! Custom Rutenburg 3/3 with 3 car garage, huge bonus rm or 4th bedroom! Large pool, summer kitchen, vaulted ceilings, built-in entertainment center…tennis, gym, restaurant/clubhouse and award winning golf! #N575645 Jim White 223-5378

$111,500…PORT CHARLOTTE... Near Pt Charlotte Golf Course, medical and shopping, 3/2 with garage, huge pool w/new cage and many newer features throughout! Great location! #N5762384 Jim White 223-5378

$120,000…ONE OF THE BEST BUYS ON THE MARKET! Everything updated, from floor to ceiling! Spacious 2/2 with fireplace on corner lot with circular driveway…community boat ramp and South Venice ferry nearby – family room plus lanai and 2 car garage! Excellent attention to detail! #N575236 Gwen Heggan 468-1297

$129,900…BEACH MANOR VILLAS! VENICE ISLAND… furnished, maintenance free 2 bdrm villa in popular over 55 community. Friendly clubhouse, shuffleboard, heated pool…close to Lake Venice Golf Club and Venice fishing pier! #N567930 Tim Gomber 468-7355

$139,900…CAPRI VILLAGE EAST! Ground floor 2/2 ground floor condo in excellent condition! Bright kitchen, enclosed lanai, outdoor paved patio…near clubhouse and pool! #N556958 Chloe Fleming 320-6466/Jayne Irene 321-4835

$149,000…SO MUCH HOUSE FOR THE MONEY! Built in 2003, contemporary and extraordinary 3/2 with 2 car garage and fenced yard. Wood deck with spa is perfect for entertaining! Huge kitchen! Hurricane shutters complete this outstanding value! #N5762023 Becky Shontz-Bork 497-2229

$159,900…ST. ANDREWS… Bright, open cathedral ceilings in this 2/2 condominium in Plantation. Looks brand new! No club membership required. Heated pool…excellent golf! #N544516 Bob Linthicum 228-9206

$575,000….MISSION ESTATES…FULL GUEST QUARTERS OR IN-LAW RESIDENCE ON 7TH FAIRWAY! Over 3,000 sq ft in this 4/3.5 with walled, private courtyard! New pool with pavered, caged lanai plus wood deck. Oversized golf course lot backs up to Mission Valley Golf Course! Fruit trees, oaks…loads of extras! #N5762199 Owner/Agent Linda Bradway 809-3555

$449,000…CALUSA LAKES… Lincoln built – that’s quality! Beautifully updated 3/2.5 located on the 6th fairway of Calusa Lakes golf course! Excellent cul-de- sac location. Near Nokomis Beach and Oscar Scherer State Park! #N566528 Dee Gomber 497-9483

$369,000…BELLAGIO ON VENICE ISLAND… Outstanding 3/2 with 2 car garage in the only gated community on Venice Island! Large kitchen with bayed eating area, beautifully maintained, and amenities galore! Community clubhouse with fitness center, pool, tennis and more! #N5762058 Bonnie Price 350-3362

$290,000…SARASOTA NATIONAL! NEW!! Why wait to build when this stunning 3/2/2 is ready to move in? 2,000 sq ft of open floor plan. Close to community pool! #N5762782 Susan Dahn 408-3021

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Engl Cozy 3br/2ba/1cg onDeep Water Canal w/Dock

$900/mo. 1st/L/Sec.(941)-346-1418

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w/ covered boat dock & lift w/ Gulf access.

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15 Homes!Furn./Unfurnished Annual or Seasonal (941)-629-3337 or

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IMMACULATE E. Engl.3/2/2 hm. shed, gran-ite, many upgrades,avail now. $900/moIncl. lawn serv. Call941-270-7400

Lettuce Lake large 3/3 +in-law suite, all tile, 1acre, $900 mo. $225 wk.Pet ok (941)-575-6482

N Port - 1/1/cp, 1,100sf home, $475/mo +util. 1st, , sec. No pets.941-716-3090

N Port 2BR/1BA,$650; 2-3BR/1 $6503 poss 4/1.5 $650

1st & sec 941-423-8029

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N Port 3/2 on Canal.Avail Now $925/mo. 1st+ Sec. 941-234-8123 or

941-460-8263

N Port 3/2/2 + denw/French Doors, lanai,

W/D, Near School$895mo (941)-429-2846

N. ENGLEWOOD:Overbrook 2/2/1 lanai freshly painted $750

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N. Port gorgeous Villa3/2/2 w/ lanai, All clubamenities, & lawn mainte-nance incl. Near I-75.Must see. Nicest in N.Port $945/ mo. Call Billyat (571)-246-5050

N.P 3/2/2 REDUCED.$800/mo Must haveRefs & verifiable income.Keith at (941)-313-1375

N.P. Nice 3/2/2, 2004,w/d, shed, rent negot.1st/L/Sec. N/P, N/S (941)-429-2565 (786)-624-7338

N.PORT, exec. home forlease, new, 4/3/2.5Beautiful 3000 SF, 3151 Alesio. $1425/mo.Annual. Incl. Lawn Maint.(941)-492-4342

N.PORT, For Lease new3/2/2, beaut., 2300 SF,huge scr’d rear deck. 2651W. Price Blvd. $1150/mo.Ann. Incl. lawn maint.

(941)-492-4342

NP, 3/2/1, Gated comm.Condo, Sable Trace, 1st.floor, $1200 Furn. $850Unfurn. 941-391-4018

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NEW 3BR/2BA/2 Garagefor $890/mo first anddeposit required.

941-355-4878

NORTH PORT, 2/1/CP,Lanai, Fenced. $650.mo. + Sec. Avail 10/1.218-969-8684

Nokomis, Waterfront, 2/2NewTile/Carpet, Dock,Shed, Close to Beach,

$800/mo. (941)-349-6338

North Port LARGE3/2/2, 1800+SF

Immaculate! $900/mo (941)-457-0727

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North PC $695 2/2House w/2car gar-lgbonus rm-W/D ref.

Sec/cred req.941-429-6257

North Port 1bd/1ba on 3acres $580 + elec

(aprox $110mo) 1st &last (941)-423-0002

North Port 3/1/CP$650/mo. $1000 MOVESYOU IN ! Lease options.Pets Ok. (941-429-1285)

North Port3/2 Affinity $850/A3/2 furn Snowflake $1100/A3/2 Trapper $950/AEnglewoodCOMM Fray St $800/A2/2 McFadden $800/A2/2 Pool Dearborn $900/A1/1 Pennsylvania $500/ARotonda 3/2 Oakland Hills furn$1000/A2/2 Natures Trail $800/A2/1 Boundary $595/A2/1 Boundary $650/A2/2 Boundary $600/ADeep Creek: 3/2 Ultra Marine $850/A Seasonal2/2 Dbl wide $1600/S1/1 Harbor Village$1200/S3/2 Medalist, pool $2800/S3/2 furn Snowflake $2200/S

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North Port, 10 brandnew 3/2/2’s. Differ-ent floor plans, fullyapplianced, W/D,

tiled, hurricane win-dows, sprinkler sys-

tem, lanai, lawn serv.inc. $950 - $1,100 (941)-391-7987.

NORTH PORT, 2/2/1 PoolHome, priv. fenced inback yard, shed,$875/mo. 1st, last, $600sec. dep. (941)-716-2177

North Port, 3/2/1,Comm pool, clean, wellkept, $800. Discountavail. (941)-429-8545

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North Port, 3580 TonkinDr. 3/2/1 Canal. lrg bdrs.& bonus family room, petok. Storage Shed. $875mo. 408-391-0579

North Port, new luxurybuilt ‘05, 3/2/2, lrg.yard, 5063 Sister Terr.$975. 786-255-2805

North Port,1/1 Furnishedand lawn care. $550 mo.Plus utilities, Availablenow 941-426-7343

North Port newer 3/2/2,$850. Convenient area.1st, last & security. Annu-al lease. No smoking.Sm. pet OK. Call Gloria(941)429-4292.

NP 3/2/2 3450 Price $8493/2/2 4473 Chambrl $9954/3/2 1122 Hartsdl $1195htd pool, 2410sf 480-1266

NP Spotless 3/2/2 HasEverything. N/S $900mo$700sec (941)-927-9176or (941)-724-4045

OAK FOREST GATED$1550/MON ANNUAL4/3/2 COMMUN POOL(941)815-8773

Off Venice Ave, 3/2/2City Water. Nice Home.$900 mo 1st/last $500Sec. (941)-468-2220

P.C. (Murdock) 2/1/1,Large Florida room, CHA,tile, $725/month, plussecurity. (941)-204-2333

P.C. 2/2/CP, windowedlanai, living, dining area,new kitchen, $800 (941)-629-8203 or 661-5287

P.C. 3/2, $800. mo, 4/1$750. both newly remod-eled. N/P. 941-204-3197or 239-384-0004

P.C. 3/2/1.5 Salt water-ake front. Remodeled,Tile, Sm Pets ok $900.941-460-8814,276-4219

P.C. 3/2/2, Den & Pool.Very clean! Close to allshopping. $1100 mo. 1st& Sec. (941)—743-4345or 941-626-2471

P.C. Canal w/ Dock,3/2/CP, 21846 Edgewa-ter Dr. $775/mo. + Dep

941-926-3783

P.C. Lg. 2/2/1, w/ Flroom, split plan, shed.$725 mo. Small Pet OK.941-661-5388

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P.C. New York Section,2/2/2 split plan w/cath.ceil, w/pool, fenced yard,new tile throughout, carpetin bedrooms. All appli-ances, N/S, avail Oct.18.$975./mo. annual lease orpurchase. 941-223-1210or 941-484-4484 Sonny

P.C. very clean 3/2/2pool, w/d, 18193Windswept Ave. $1100mo. + dep. includes poolservice. 845-255-0434.

PC 1/1/carport, lanai, alltile, convenient location.$500 mo + securities.(941)-204-2333

PC 2/1.5/1, Near 41.Quiet Area. UpdatedKitchen. New Bath, CHA.$550. mo 941-661-6511

PC 2br, tiled, Fenced 41&King 4325 Eaglet $6493/2/2, Pool, 1800sf A/CDC $1095 941-480-1266

PC 3/1,updated, clean$600 mo + $500 sec.

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PC 3/2, carport, 1 blk toboat ramp. Near Elemen-tary school. $750 mo.Pet OK. (561)-843-2332.PC 3/2/1, Gardens ofGulf Cove, pool, ameni-ties, 1st month rent free.$800 mo. 716-485-8343

PC 3/2/2 sailboat water-front, dock, 1,710 sf.,nice area, pet okay.$1,100. (941) 661-0127

PC 4/2 $850 POOL

Updated Beauty 941-228-7781

PC sailboat 3/2/2, newkit. & baths, tile, dock,fenced, avail. immed. LR,DR. FR. 18646 ArapahoeCir. $990/1050. 1st,last, sec. 941- 626-2344.

PC, 152 DEERFIELD AVE,3/2/2 Nice AreaNear Beach Complex $850. 786-316-3649

PC, 2/1, tile, clean, $525mo + sec. Small 2/1, tile,Incl. utilities. $625 mo +sec. (941)-916-1535

PC, Community Pool,Clubhouse 3/2/1 $6802/2/1 $670 1st, last,sec (941)-623-3933

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PG 3br/2ba $750/mthS8 ref.micro.dw.w/d.laniaclose to 75, 678-776-8597, 941-637-9567

PG Historical, 1/2block to Gilchrist Park2/2/den $875 mo. +security. 941-286-7812.

PG Historic District 2/1 Pets Ok $700 mo. PGI 3/2/1 w/dock. PetsOk. Call ReMax AnchorRealty 800-898-7353

PG, 2bd/2ba/1cg, large screened in lanai, tile throughout, $725.

(941)-639-2823

PGI 3/2/2 Waterfrontnear Harbor, renovated,W/D, no - pool, pets OK,$1,150/month. Owner

(941) 833-0743

PGI waterfront 3/2, pool,large garage, beautiful, 5min. to Harbor. $1,300mo. (941) 626-0280

Pirate Harbor 3/2/2 fur-nished on water, nobridges, with boatlift.$900 month annually or$1500 seasonal. (954)-328-5518

Port Charlotte Lrg., 2bdrm, 1 bath, centralheat & air NEW blinds& carpets, No Pets$550. (941)-743-3489

Port Charlotte20022 Isobar St.3/2

tile throughout,comm. pool $750(941) 628-4494

Port Charlotte 3/1, alltile, pets okay. $650 mo.or $163/wk. Availablenow. (941)-575-6482

Port Charlotte all new 3bedroom home $700.00

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Port Charlotte, 3/2/21700sf. carpet/tile, openkitchen, screened lanai,$850 mo. 941-380-0213

PUNTA GORDA, 2/1/1 on2 Fenced Lots! NicePeaceful Area. $700. mo.+ Sec. (941)-624-0355

Punta Gorda- $750/mo.2 bedroom, waterfront,

furnished ($1400 season)RentAHome Srvs 637-6797

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PUNTA GORDA downtown2/2, facing Gilchrist

Park. $775 mo.(941)-626-0280

Punta Gorda Isles 3/2/2,pool, fenced, Pets OK.Newer Towles home.$1400mo.941-769-7766

Punta Gorda, Burnt StoreMeadows 3/2/2, pool,shutters, $1,200 mo. Petokay. (941)-769-7766

RIVERFRONT, P.G. 3BR/2BA/2CG, Pool, Dock,$975/ mo. Utopia Com-mercial Realty “The LastGreatReal Estate Compa-ny” 863-990-8448

Rontonda W. 2/2 Poolhome. New A/C & Range.Overlooks Canal.$950mo 941-286-7415

R O T O N D A L A K E S ,3/2/2, lg. master, w/d, Yr.lease. Pet ok. w/dep.$995/mo. 941-876-6207

ROTONDA, 3/2 POOL-HOME, quiet area, closeto park & schools$1200/mo (941)-697-4007

S Venice 3/2/2 Built2004 Tile & Carpet FloorsBig FR Yrs lease$1150mo 941-232-6797

S. Venice 2/2/1, updatedlanai, hot tub, ann. lease,$850. mo. Employmentref’s req’d 941-330-5093

S. Venice 3/2 + FamilyRoom, 2200 SF, Fenced

yard. $900, Pets Ok941- 497-1993

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VENICE, 3BR/2BA, fencedback yard. Pets ok. 608Country Club Way,$925/mo. (941)-232-4725

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CONDOS & VILLAS 1/1 Villa D’ E ste Condo, Comm. Pool, No Pets . . . . . $650 1/1 Las Palmas Condo, Comm. Pool, 55+, 1st Mo. Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $650 1/ 1.5 Quail Run Condo, C omm. Pool, 55+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . $700 2/2 Gulfaire Condo, Comm. Pool, No Pets . . . . . . . . $850 2/2/1 Las Casas Condo, Comm. Pool, No Pets . . . $850 2/2 Saybrook Manor Condo, Comm. Pool,

No Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $900 2/2 Isles Of Chestnut Creek, Comm. Pool,

No Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $925 2/2 Mission Lakes, Furn., Water & Cable

Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $975 2/2/1 Gondola Park Condo, Comm. Pool,

No Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1000

HOMES 2/1 Venice Island Duplex , Newly Remodeled,

No Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $800 3/2/ C p Venice Gardens Pets O K ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $900 3/2/ CP Venice Home, Pets O K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $950 2/2/1 Nokomis Home , Pool Service Included,

No Pets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $975 3/2/2 Gulfview Estates, Lawn Care Incl.No Pets....$1100

236 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 941-484-7644

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NORTH PORT 3-2-2 - Plus den which can be

4th bedroom! Extensive tile throughout, built-in

entertainment center and fenced yard with room for a

pool. $139,900

CHESTNUT CREEK 4/3/2-Lincoln built pool home

3010 sq. ft., tile roof, ctr’l. vac., alarm & 3 zone A.C. Guest bedrooms with lrg walk-in

closets, eat-in kitchen, walk-in pantry & 15x25 lanai with wet

bar. $349,850

SERENADE 2/2 - BUY ME! I come with a garage plus carport reserved parking, high ceilings & crown molding on the ground floor. Complex has fitness center, tennis & 2 pools! $139,900

SOUTH VENICE 3/2/2-Within minutes from the

South Venice Beach Ferry. Breakfast bar, large laundry

and tiled Florida room. $124,900

KEN SULA DIRECT: 544-3197

CINDY FUCSIK DIRECT: 416-5103

MARY ELLEN DEITER DIRECT: 809-7305

Group Group Group LLC LLC LLC

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this once in a life time buy! 2bed 2bath, 1 car garage close

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$115,000

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beat this price! First floor unit with new carpet, stove, & kitchen counters. Indoor

laundry, nice pool, carport & great location!

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1210 HOMES FORRENT

Venice/Engl. OverbrookGdns 2/2/1 Furn $999or Unfurn $850, Very

clean, Mins to beach. Nicearea. (941)-493-4523

1240 CONDOS/VILLASFOR RENT

$99.00 MOVES YOU IN!First Month FREE with annuallease. 3/2/1 luxury 1425SFunder air. Small Pets OK.

OPEN DAILY AT 4520 S. Biscayne Dr.

North Port941-350-2704 or

Toll Free 1-888-803-3100 MARK V DEVELOPMENT

13355-C Tamiami Trail, N.P.

2/2 Saybrook Center Rd.,pool, $800/mo.

2/2 Ven Isl, wlk to bch, $800Investment Rlty 492-5050

ALMAR RENTALS &MGMT. SERVICES

PORT CHARLOTTE/NORTHPORT/PUNTA GORDA/ENGLEWOOD941-627-1465800-964-3095

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NEW WEBSITEALMAR-RENTALS.COMSHORT TERM FURNISHED ALSO AVAIL

Bimini Bay Club - 2/2 Refur-bished, Newly Furnished,New Appliances, GroundFloor Corner Condo. 1st &Security. References, $65012 Month,941-276-8084 LM.

Bird Bay 1st floor2/2/CP, 2 enclosedlanais, Unfurn, Greenbelt$975 (941)-484-9883

BSI new 3/2/2 villa1772 SF, pool, unfurn.

$895 annual941-456-0645Broker/Ownr

D.C. 2/2, lanai, cath.ceil., tile, wood cab.,granite, w/d inc. Pets ok$675+ up 941-661-4539

DEEP CREEK 2/2 condo,1 year old with pool & car-port $795 mo. Petallowed. 216-469-2944.

Deep Creek 2/2 lakefrontcondo, pool, tennis, club-house. W & S incl. $650,No pets. (941)-628-1745

DEEP CREEK CONDO2B/2B, LANAI, W/D,POOL,TENNIS. $650.N/P 941-255-9144

Deep Creek Villa 2/2/2,$700 + up. Extra clean.Small pet ok. (941)-204-1304 or (941)-764-1977

Deep Crk 2/2 4-plex villaon G.C. w/d, lanai, priv.parking, pets ok. $750+electric. 941-575-7550

EL JOBEAN on MyakkaRiver 2/2 All Appliances,Pool, Pier, Covered Park-ing, Annual $795 incldswater, sewer & cable941-766-0504

ENGLEWOOD 1STMONTH FREE 12 minsfrom venice 2br w/ den2 ba 1300sf, pool $399.moves you in $799/mo

941-473-0450

ENGLEWOOD2/2 lanai 2d floor

comm. pool, tennis.WEST COAST PROP.MGT

941-473-0718RentalsFlorida.net

FUN NEIGHBORHOOD1 BED/2 BED Condos

available as low as$725/mo. All utilitiesPaid, Except elect. In

North Venice City Limits. BIRD BAY REALTY

Venice office 484-6777or 1-800-464-8497

GATED GOLF COMMBrand New 3/2/1 Htd

pool, Tennis courtsand more! $900/mo

941-525-3127

HARBOUR HGTS. 27235Adams Dr. 2/2 condo-cpt.1 yr old. $595 mo. Petsallowed. 216-469-2944

Heritage Oak Pk, Lake-view, 1st flr., 2/2/cp. Sm.pet OK. N/S. Annual$850. 941-627-1827

Island of Venice, Down-town Walk to Shops &restaurants 2/2 N/PN/S $750 941-650-6405

1240 CONDOS/VILLASFOR RENT

N. Port Sable Trace CC.Gated, 2BR/2BA, Den,lanai, W/D, pool, $795No pets. 941-625-8107

Nice 2/2 heated poolready to move in Char-lotte Harbor $700first/last/securitydeposit. Call 624-5234.

NOKOMIS 55+, 2/2,VILLA, fireplace, pool,unfurn, nice, quiet,$750/mo. 941-716-0844

NORTH PORT 3BR/2BAupscale condo w/ allappls & garage. Close toshopping. $950/mo FredShute Realestate & Devel-opment. (941)-426-1489

ON THE ISLAND 8 + rea-sons to rent this condo:2bd, 2ba, 2 blocks toshops, 2 blocks tobeach, + pool & coveredparking. N/S N/P $900(941)-493-1036

P.C. 2/2 $570 & 1/1$460 condo, water incl.

no pets. 1st., last +sec. (941)-380-9212

P.C. 2/2 off Kings Hwy.furnished poss., sm.pets, pool, tennis, H2Oincl. $675 941-286-5003

P.C. Rolls Landing on theBay, 2/2, all new appli-ances, lanai, htd pool,tennis, fountain view,$690 mo (941)-380-8483

P.G. 2/2 condo, $675mo. w/d, cov. parking,walking distance to down-town. N/P 941-575-5610

PC 2/2 furn., HarborBlvd. 5th floor. Greatview. Pool/spa. $575mo. (941)-629-0950

PC 2/2, laundry, pool,tennis, H2O & appl. incl.$675+, 1st. & 2nd. fl. Smpet ok. 941-624-5967

PC Villa, 2/2/2, HeritageOaks, Country Club Set-ting. Gated Community.Amenities incl. Pool, Ten-nis, Gym & Clubhouse,$850. mo 239-293-9179

PGI, 3/2/1, upstairs,gourmet kit., att. gar.Gated. 2 yrs old. Htd pool& spa. $1000 mo incl.most util. (941)-637-6418

Port Charlotte 1bed1bath Water includedNear Shopping, $550 +Sec (941)-697-5015

Port Charlotte Condo2B/2B. Near Cult Centerand Hospital. Cats are ok.$875.00/mth.629-2360

PT. Char Square Condo’s,1st Flr. 2/2/CP Pools,Tennis. Exc. Cond. NearCultural Center. Prefer

to Rent 4- 6 mos. (540)-362-0660

PUNTA GORDA- New Luxury 3/2

Condo. www.vivante-fl.com for pics & info.

$1700. mo. (770)-265-6447 or

(678)-296-3574

Ven-Las Palmas, 2/2,screened Lanai, Pool, Club-house, Laundry, RV & Boatstorage, Walk to shopping,Adult Comm, Ann Rental-$875mo, $500 first month(941)-650-5085

ATHENS TOWNHOUSELuxury Living in a rental unit2/2 Two blocks to beach

$875-$900 (941)-485-7645

Villa Esta II, DeepCreek 2/2/CP, villa,

pool, golf course.RENT or SALE 941-627-3500

WATERFRONT PUNTAGORDA. Furnished 1 - 2bdrm. Bring suitcase &boat. (941) 626-3350

1300 DUPLEXESFOR RENT

Port Char. 2/1 Complete-ly remodeled, tile through-out, large, lanai, $600mo. (941)-639-2823

2/1 w/carport, 23023-5Gulf Coast Ave, $140. wkor $525. mo + Sec/Util941-504-9101

1300 DUPLEXESFOR RENT

2/2 Plus Den, New 2112Redmond St. P.C. CityWater $650/mo. (813)240-8386

2/2/1, NICE CLEANSecluded Deep Creek

Duplex $700/mo sm pets ok.

1194 Navigator Rd. Call 941-322-8984

2BR/2BA in Deep Creek,lg. laundry room & lanai.$600 mo. Call Susie 941-380-9089

Char. Harb. 1/1, near I-75, lanai, w/d, CHA, newcarpet. Sm. pet ok. $525+ sec. (941) 628-6251

Deep Creek 2/2/1,Screened lanai. Greatlocation! $650. mo. +deposit. (941)-629-9101

DEEP CREEK New!2BR/2BA $775/mo. lawncare incl. (941)-629-3326or (941)-416-5966

E Engl 2/2 Pet OK$650/mo. Yrly Lease.

1st Mo Free. $1000 secmoves you in. AdobeRealty Inc. 485-3998

Marcel 468-2529

E ENGLW, 2/2, W/D hook-up, pet ok, $625/mo.$500 Sec. (847)-323-1697 or (813)-751-6853

Eng East. 2/1 Cath Ceil,lrg, C/H/A, N/P N/S$575 F/L/S. Historic

Dist. part Furn. EfficiencyN/P N/S $600 Incldwater & elec. F/L/S

(941)-475-4562

ENGL 2/2/1 1 MONTHFREE. New floors &

Paint. Sm Pet.201-638-5805

ENGl: $475/mo 1/1$550 2/1 $650 2/1/1

House Lanai W/DWS, NS

1st & Sec 941-400-1670

ENGLEWOOD1/1/cp new carpet tilepaint water/sewer incHUD approved $495

WEST COAST PROP.MGT.941-473-0718

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Englewood 2/1, screenedlanai, new paint & tile, nopets, $595 mo., 1st. +security. (941)-624-5233

Murdock Area, 2/2/1, lg.walk-in closet, pantry,water incl. $600 941-423-0486

N. PORT furn, 1/1 Utiilities Paid. Satellite TV

(941)-284-8348

N.P. 1/1 Sunroom, a/cwater Incl. W/D hookup.$450/mo $300/sec.Vanessa (941)-544-4922

N.PORT - 2BR/ 1BA, lanai,Freshly painted in/out,very clean, appl. $650 &Sec. (810)-794-3721

NOKOMIS, 311 Shore Rd.Nr bch, lg. scr. porch

2/1.5 2nd floor $800.Investment Rlty 492-5050

NOKOMIS, IMMACU-LATE 2/1, incl. cable,water, w/d, unfurn.

$750. 941-488-6565

North Port 2/1 $600 +Security deposit. Availimmediately, Annual

Lease. 941-423-8448

P.G. 2/2 central location,CHA, W/D hook up,screen porch & lanai.$650mo. 941-916-1166

PG, very nice 2BR/1BA/carport. No pets. $700 mo + util. $1400 movesyou in. (941)-740-0417

Punta Gorda attractive1 bedroom, furnished,all util. incl. $575 +sec.(941)-457-9055

PUNTA GORDA WATER-FRONT. Watch the boatsgo by Duplex, 1/1,remodel, scr. porch,W/D+xtras. $590 mo.ann. 941- 626-9652

1320 APARTMENTSFOR RENT

*DOWNTOWN VENICEEmbassy 1br apt.

$599/mo. + $600 Sec.Walk to beach & churches.

N/P. (941)-244-0700

*Venice 1/1 Lrg CleanQuiet. Single Adult N/P$160 wkly. $350 SecDept. 941-484-5681

1 BEDROOM ON THEISLAND OF VENICE

First floor $595/mo.Small pets ok. 941-488-6666

1BR starting @ $475,2BR $595. With 12molease, 3rd mo free. Nodep. PG (941)-639-0663

1br/1ba, 3 blocks fromVenice Beach, off VeniceAve. New appls & W/D.$695/mo 941-716-1431

1ST MONTH FREEVENICE - 1br $600, 2BR$675. N/Pets. Sea JayApts, under new mgmt.

941-232-9893

2 BEDROOM APT. 1/2 Block to Nokomis

Beach. $900/mo, Less with maint.

Assistance. 1st, Last &sec. 941-488-5672

2/1 VENICE: 2 miles toBeach, walk to Publix, Shops& bus. Immaculate, Tile Car-pet. $699/mo. Annual. No pets.

(941)-374-3401

Arcadia, Furn. 1B/1B, AC,Full Kitchen, All UtilitiesIncluded Plus Satellite863-494-5920

Hampton Point Apts.currently is offering 2, 3& 4 bedrooms startingat $449. Located off

Rampart Blvd. Call (941) 979-1002 todayfor move-in specials.

Best location in town at agreat price! 2/2 $525!3/2 $645! Limited timeonly! Call! 941-627-3900

CHAR. HARB. 2/2 CHA,new kitchen, w/d hookup, N/S. $550. mo.(941)-505-8530

Char. Hbr. unfurn. studio,$500 mo. + $100 mo.util. includes elec., watercable, NS 941-628-0136.

CHARLOTTE HARBOR 1mo. FREE, new 1brunfurn, c/h/a, fans, No pets $595/mo.

(941)-587-7828

CLEAN & REASONABLE -PG - 1 BR furn. courtyard& laundry, quiet, safe,incl. utilities.

941-815-0711

Eff $150 week, 1 Bedrmapt $175 wk. Incl util.Triangle Motel - PuntaGorda 941- 639-8356

Englewood - Port Char-lotte 2/1, just remod-eled, tile, new paint. Petsok. $525 - $575. Call(239)-398-5473

ENGLEWOOD 1STMONTH FREE 12 minsfrom Venice 2br w/ den

2 ba 1300sf, pool $399.moves you in $799/mo 941-

473-0450

ENGLEWOOD WATER-FONT 1/1, Very Clean,Close to Shopping, N/P$550/mo 941-475-5409

ISLAND OF VENICEEff, 1 & 2 br, 1-yr lease. Immed. occup. No pets.

(941)-416-5757

MANASOTA Key 1BR onbeach, very quiet area. Bigporch. Small pet ok. $850mo. Incl Utils 941-661-7120

MANASOTA Key, 2/1Furn W/utilities &cable,Long term

$270/wk 941-716-3660

NOKOMIS, Lg. 1BR/1BAWalk to beach/all shop-ping, water incl. Annual.$575/mo. 941-966-5489

North Port Gallatin Ln.Exc. cond Lg. 2/1/1, Allappl. & remod $650/mo.1st, & sec. 941-423-9151

NORTH PORT, 2BDRM/1BATH, All Tile. PrivateEntrance. Off 41, $625 +Utilities. 941-815-3117


PC on Easy St. Close to41. 1/1 Studio. Utilities

incl. $150 weekly (941)-488-9878

PC, 2/2 $525! Greatlocation. Unbelievable!

Move in NOW!Call (941)-627-3900

PC, 2/2, WaterfrontCondo w/ views, FishingPier, Pool, Cov’d Parking,$850/month, Water &Cable incld, 1st/last Sec,Seasonal Options Call fordetails 609-978-8716,No Pets.

Pt Charlotte 1/1 W/Dpool, $525 Olean nearhosp. Annual, N/S, N/PCall Flip (941) 505-0482

PUNTA GORDA 1/1-$550 mo. Pool, utilities.including. No smoking909-350-2829.

Wood-mere Apts

of Venice. Luxu-ry Community

FALLFRENZY

1 bd apts $7552/bd apts $890

941-496-4161

S VENICE near MyakkaRiver, 1br/1ba, $650 + util.Unfurn, use of washer/dryer. (941)-468-2945

S. SARASOTA OSPREYfurnished, large 1/1,Avail Now. $695/mo.

(989)-295-1847

THE ARCADIA HOUSINGAUTHORITY is now takingapplications from low andvery low income individu-als and families for 1-5bedroom HUD subsidizedrental units. To apply,please call 863-494-4343to arrange an appoint-ment, or mail an inquiry to7 Booker T. WashingtonRd. Arcadia, Fl 34266EQUAL HOUSING OPPOR-TUNITY

Toledo ClubApts. Luxury Community.

FALLFRENZY

$$$Studio’s /$5351bd apts/$6132bd apts/ $675 941-423-6600

VENICE 1BD/1BA $550/mo; $85K.

Sm. pets ok. Flex lease.Rent or Buy (941)-488-

4211

VENICE ISLAND Studioapt, No pets. 2nd floor$475/mo (941)-484-

2206 or (941)-485-5698

VENICE ISLAND, Apts forRent. $480-$555

Close to beach & down-town. (941)-735-4020

VENICE ISLAND, Large2 Bedroom apt., Nearhospital $750 inc.water & cable, avail.now. 941-587-9997

VENICE ISLAND, Lg 1BR/Tile Floors, Fans, Spotless,Walk to Beach, $595Ann.(941)-484-7644

Venice Island, Near beach/dwntwn. 1/1 Ann Scr.porch, st. level, $495/moIncl. water. 941-488-2613

VENICE-Spacious 2/1.5,Unfurn, Close to shopping,$700mo, 1st Last + Sec(941)-966-2762 aft 6pm

VILLA SAN CARLOS II22250 Vick St. PC.

Now Available -1 bedroomFor 62 or Older - HUDSubsidized Rents, incomelimits apply. Call for appli-cation. 941-624-4404.


Villa San Carlos Apartments

Now accepting applicationsfor housing for the elderly,62 and older, or needingfeatures of accessible units,income limits apply. Limitedavailability. Please call 941-624-2266

1340 MOBILE HOMESFOR RENT

$200 OFF FIRST MONTHRENT - 1 & 2 BR TRAIL-ERS $450-$525/mo. +sec. PG 941-740-6000.

2BR, Punta Gorda. $650 mo, 1st, & last.

(941)639-8356 or (941) 204-3625

Clean 1BR/1BA, W/DLg. lot, oak trees,clubhouse & Boatramp. Engl. area$550/mo annual

941-662-0015

NOKOMIS: 1BR/1BA and 2BR/1BA

(941)-914-2760

P.G. 2/1, screened porch,on own land, appliances,new a/c. $475 + dep.941-626-1358

Several Available From$400 - $750. Punta

Gorda, Nocatee & KingsHwy. Incl. CHA. 1st, Last

& Sec 941-624-0355

1350 EFFICIENCIESFOR RENT

All 2 Rm Suites, DSL.Tropical Bay Waterfront,Sunnybrook, $160 wk. &Up. 941-625-3004.

BANANA BAY MOTELExtended Stay ProgramFurn. from $150 week

incl. utilities, pool & dock (941)-743-4441

RENT SPECIALApartments

Efficiencies, & RoomsStarting at $55/week.

(941)-484-2630

NOKOMIS, remodeled effi-ciency, onsite laundry, smpet OK, $125 per wk. util-itys incl. 941-815-8649.

PC 1/1 tile, washer dryerhookup, central a/c, yard$550 incl. util + $300dep. (760)-529-9248

CLEAN furn. eff. apts. So.PG $150-180 per wk, inclutil/cable, no pets. 941-740-0491.

1360 ROOMS FORRENT

$75 a week single, $100wk. couple. Punta Gorda.

Full house privileges.(941)-626-3230

BEDROOM, BATH, CABLE,KITCHEN PRIVLEDGES,

MALE PREF. NON SMOK-ER. 941-497-5927

Furn. Rm or 2/1 House$95 or $180 wk. Util +Cable inc.F/S Pet Neg.(941) 815-7014

ONLY $100/Wk in PC/Engl. Priv entr, cable, ac.All util incl.941-681-1161,276-1025

PC Clean & Quiet, $120wk. $450/mo incl utils,furn’d, refs. 941-743-3070. 941-740-2565

PC, 1 Bdrm, Private Bath& Entrance. Own LivingRoom. Close to Shop-ping, Hospital & Doctors.$500 Unfurnished; $550Furnished. Utilities Incl.941-743-0813

PG, FREE RENT! Furn.,all incl. $125 wk. 2-3 BRapt. $325 wk. N/P, 941-639-1089,941-623-7921

Private Room and Bath.$100 week.

(941)-426-0146

Venice: Close to every-thing. Incld’s Cable. Mustlike dogs. Full house privl.$400mo + 1/3 utilities(941)-497-4101

1370 RENTALS TOSHARE

P.C. ROOM FOR RENT, Mor F, Full house privl.,pool. $105 wk (941)-623-3042 or 941-637-4727

1390 VACATION/SEASRENTALS

*Venice Island Condoon Canal. Ideal for couple.Heated Pool on Gulf.$2500 203-375-4151

ALMAR RENTALS &MGT. SERVICES. MANY

FURNISHED UNITS 800-964-3095

[email protected]

Brand New 2 & 3bedroom Condo’s &

Homes. Near Beaches,Boca & Boating.

Pool, Fitness, Tennisfrom $2500mo(941)-350-1288

ENGLEWOOD CONDO2/2, LANAI & POOL,

2009 SEASON (201)-638-5805

ENGLEWOOD/ROTONDAGreat selection availableWEST COAST PROP.MGT

941-473-0718 or 877-468-0667

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Seasonal Senior RentalsPort Charlotte- 55+, Furn.apts. by the mo., includesmeals, htd. pool, fitnessctr.+, pets ok Reservenow! (941)-629-0043

Venice 2/1 Duplex FullyFurn, Wkly/Monthly, 941-468-9458 941-468-4782

Venice, Nokomis, 1&2br,on/off beach. Also, poolhome, Ven Island, sm petok. (941)-488-7272

Venice Winter RentalsCondos & Homes2/2 from $1800

Investment Rlty 492-5050

VENICE, 2br/2ba HOME,fully furn, 50+ resort fac.Wkly, Mo, Yearly. 516-728-7487 or 516-728-2991

1500 LOTS & ACREAGE

10 Acres, near BabcockRanch. Power, pond,phone, septic well. Moti-vated seller, make offer!(941)-639-3356 or(941)-456-8873.

2 Adjoining lots onWymore, NW Port

Charlotte $25,900 forboth. 941-815-1990

DeSoto County5ac Tracts, On paved rd$95,000, 40 accres,Brownville $9,500 per ac

LOW DOWNOWNER FINANCING

www.landcallnow.com1-941-778-7980/7565

Never Lived in Log Home

5 Acres North FortMyers, 4 BR`s, 3 Full

BA`s, Den w/ Fireplace& Wood Laminate Flrs.2 Decks, $289,900.877-507-1122

1500 LOTS & ACREAGE

NORTH PORT ESTATES 3ACRES, High and Dry.Dunbarton St. $84,900obo. (941)-286-8240

1600 BUSINESSFOR SALE

ENGL BREAKFAST &LUNCH Great menu &

reputation. Beer & wine $85k Firm

Fred Smith Realty, Inc.(941)-475-5686

Mexican Restaurant.Prime Location. Serious

Inquires only. Call941-661-0564

PROPERTY MGMT CO PC. Exc Growth. Sales up

in ‘08. Owner netsalmost $40K. Price $70Kwith ONLY $45K down.Owner Financing. TerryWilliams. Sun Business

Brokers (941)-400-3927

Snack & BeverageCombo machines (4) forsale on location in PC

$8500 obo (941)-786-4617 Marty

1610 BUSINESSRENTALS

1250 - 2500 sfCommercial/RetailFormer Bistro SandwichShop. Good Location!

Albert 941-628-2883A 215 sf. upscale prof.office space. Veter-ans blvd. PC, Availnow 941-764-7215

Commercial Space Availabel

Lowest Rent In Town!Unbelievable - rent starts

at just $1 per s.f.!!“Plus” the first Month is

FREEBrand New UnitsMove in Ready

Convienent locationNew Code Construction

Hurricane Windowsno shutter hassle

Save initial outlay $’s - 1unit already plumbed forbeauty salon/barbershop.First Come, First Served329 E Virginia Ave, PG

Call John @ 941-628-3368

Lowest rate on Hwy41. 5,000 - 16,800

SF - US Hwy 41ofc/ret location. 50k

cars daily. Acrossfrom largest retailer in

Sarasota County.Allard Inv Realty 727-894-5002

Murdock AreaProf. Plaza-41 FrontageApprox. 650 sf & 980 sf

All Florida GMAC Real Estate

941-629-1121

PAULSON CENTREEXECUTIVE OFFICE SUITES

18245 Paulson Drive, PC80 s.f. to 230 s.f. Offices

Includes all utilities Virtual Offices available

Call (941)206-2200 for info

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DIRECT GULF VIEWS. Private elevator, marble floors, wood cabinets, granite, stainless appliances,

crown molding, recessed ceilings. Three yr. old 2,200 sq. ft. residence w/pool, spa, BBQ, fitness & secure

parking level!! Tom Battisto

RE/MAX Alliance • 941-408-3454

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This 3BR/2BA home has tiled entry, large living room, eat-in-kitchen w/snack bar and abundance of counter space & cabinets. Side entry and 2 car garage. Sliders to lg. pool, patio and lanai. #890T Carolyn A. Jarvis, P.A.• ReMax Alliance Group

www.floridahomescjarvis.com 941-475-2298

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Eco friendly neighborhood. Exceptional 3BR/ 2BA/2CG home. Open floor plan. Arched entries, tile throughout w/carpet in BR. Wood cabinetry w/Corian counters. Tranquil lake views. Priced

less than 2002 prices. MLS#N5761684 Martha Pike

Michael Saunders & Co. • 941-716-4392 CU

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2BR/2BA/2CG, split plan, family room, screened-in lanai around pool & spa. 4 skylights

brighten the interior, recent roof, A/C compressor, diagonal tile flooring and more.

Located near golf, shops & restaurants. MLS#N5761478

Laura Halpen • 941-266-7295 American Realty of Venice, Inc.

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Country setting - Close to shops. It’s like living in the country, yet close to everything! Lovely 3/2, built 1996, 1,746 sq. ft. on a double lot w/

huge lanai to enjoy the breezes. Jean Collins

Lakewood Ranch Realty • 941-400-8920

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GREAT VALUE! 2,300 sq. ft. home. 3 bedroom, 3 full baths. Gourmet kitchen opens to family room. Golf

course views from pool & spa, wet bar & refrigerator on lanai, side load 2-car garage.

Ann Jiganti Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

941-724-2485

2059 TOCOBAGA LANE

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MILLION DOLLAR WATER & GOLF COURSE VIEWS! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, w/separate tub & shower in master bath. Large lanai w/summer

kitchen & spa. 2 car garage. Ann Jiganti

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate 941-724-2485

2303 FALCON TRACE

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Serene pond views from screened lanai, living room and bedrooms. Freshly painted, new carpet

and fully furnished. Located in gated Pine Hollow/community pool. #839T MLS#D5768588 Carolyn A. Jarvis, P.A. • ReMax Alliance Group 941-475-2298 • www.floridahomescjarvis.com PIN

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To Advertise in Home Page E-mail:[email protected] • Deadline Noon Tuesday

1610 BUSINESSRENTALS

Prof. Office Central Plaza,best location. Approx.450 SF. Elec. & water.$400mo. 941-629-0950

6 MTHS FREE RENT.VENICE AVENUE

RETAIL OR OFFICE USE750SQFT $750/MO OR1500SQFT $1500/MO

(941)-497-0775

VENICE AVE/ US 41 Bypass 1450sf Prof/

Office bldg. Reception,4 offfices, newly deco-

rated $995/mo (941)-484-6022

Venice Offices/Warehous-es & office-warehousecombo’s, All sizes andlocations aval 485-1119

1615 INCOMEPROPERTY

Mini Storage Facility Venice425 units, various sizes,nearly full, low rates, Pricereduced. 1.350 M. Mary-Beth Wilson, PreferredProp. Realtors.

941-484-6279

1620 COMMER./INDUST. PROP.

5000 SF could divide PG,for lease by owner. Lotsof parking. Great deal.After 4p 941-661-5999.

Approx 1000sf, 950 NN,Central Englewood loca-tion, water & utilities pro-vided. Call (941)-650-5084

Desoto County, for saleor rent 14,000 +/- s.f.

on 5 acres, fenced,zoned I.L. Rent $3.75s.f. (863)-494-2651

North PortIncome Property

3000 Sq Foot New Office Building

Fully leased (941)276-0516

Owner financing -5,000 - 17,000 SF.

Ofc/ret condos. From$975,000. Prime US41. 50K cars daily.Across from largestretailer in SarasotaCounty. Allard Inv

Realty 727-894-5002

PC Comm/Res. 3BR/1BA. on very lg. comm.lot, Open House, Sun.11-4. 3098 Sunrise Trl.$150K. (941)-624-0593

PC. Prime office space,3 units 1,000sf. each. Brand new. Sandhill Blvd.Turnkey/Fully built out. (941)-624-5992

Punta Gorda 5000 SFwarehouse, off. & showrm, 3 phase elec., park-ing, 4-16ft OH drs, zonedCI, across from Habitat.$10/SF. (941)-637-3822

WAREHOUSE/OFFICEwith O/H door & truck

dock. 3000 sf,203 Base Ave. Venice.$1200/mo. plus util.

941-484-7362

WAREHOUSE/OFFICEwith O/H door, 1250 sf,218 Base Ave. Venice.$875/mo. incl. elec.

941-484-7362

1640 WAREHOUSE& STORAGE

1640 WAREHOUSE& STORAGE

1 MONTH FREE- SpecialSelf-Storage. North PortSelf Storage Offers theLowest Prices for Stor-age, and RV Parking.Stop by! We also rentUHauls. Will beat any

competitors price! 5055 Pan American Blvd

Off 41.941-426-6464.

OPEN SUNDAYS!www.north-portstorage.com

1,400, 1,700, 3,250 sf.O.H. Doors, bath, cheap.Paulson Dr./Market CircleBest Deal 941-626-0416

12X28 Warehouse with10’ overhead doors

Electric Included. Call941-488-6666

3,000 - 6,000 SF.Warehouse Space Available. Excellent

Locations! Call Albert(941)-629-2558 or

(941)-628-2883430 sqft $275/mo &1100 sqft w/office

$650/mo located in theVenice Industrial Park.

(941)-809-3638

800 to 3000 SF Ware-house/office space - Mur-dock & Char Harb. Start$400 mo 941-639-7532.

New 20’x80’ Warehouse inP. G. Lease. O.H. doors ea.end, lg park lot. $800mo/Tax. 239-248-0020

NOKOMIS, Storage/Workshop, Each 500 SF,

508 Colonia Ln. 1 Yr.lease. 352-347-7645 or

941-928-2127

NP - 400 w/sm. off., 800-1600 sf whse. $250 mo+ tax per 400 SF 941-661-6720 or 575-1908

Port Charlotte great loca-tion 1,000 sf. unit, incl.a/c office, Paulson Dr.$800 mo. 941-456-2197

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2010 PROFESSIONAL

2/20 Licensed Agent forfull lines insuranceagency, compensationbased on exp. Call Mrs.Besaw 629-9199

Area Rep/Manager need-ed for ASO/PEO sales.Excellent compesnsation& benefit packages avail.Call Walter 629-8878

Enrolled Agent, tax pre-parer experienced need-ed for expanding CPAoffice in North Port.FT/PT. Fax resume to:941-426-4121

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Call between 9-1 Mon. -Fri. (941)-629-0033

Hair Stylist StationRental. Charlotte

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Hair Stylist, booth rentalw/some clientele, cozy

friendly full service salon.(941)-628-5013

HAIR STYLISTS NeededCommission or chairrental. Good location inVenice 941-488-0703 or941-497-2970

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7L Brands, LLC, inPalmdale, FL has animmediate opening foran Office Coordinator.Qualified applicantsmust possess generalto in-depth knowledgeof AP/AR, InventoryControl, Purchasing,Fixed Assets Manage-ment and Sales/Market-ing. Qualified appli-cants shall also pos-sess strong knowledgeof Microsoft Softwareand General Ledgerapplications. This per-son must be able tomulti-task, independent-ly manage and com-plete assignments, pos-sess strong oral andwritten communicationskills, build and analyzedata and support themanagement team in allaspects of the dailyoperations of the plant.

7L Brands, LLC offerscompetitive wages andan excellent benefitpackage. Qualifiedapplicants should mail,email or fax resume to:

7L Brands, LLCAttn: Loyda Rivera106 SW County Rd

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2030 MEDICAL

$1,500 SIGN ONBONUS

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This beautiful ALF isseeking a caring,compassionate

individual to over seethe operation of ser-

vices on the day shift.

Apply at: VILLAGE ON THE ISLE

MARK MANOR930 Tamiami TrailVenice, FL or call 941-685-1587 or

941-486-5462 to make an appt.

EOE/Drug FreeWorkplace

Active Upscale Medical Office seeks

Full-Time ARNP or PA forEstablished MedicalAesthetic Program

JOYCE VEIN & AESTHETIC INSTITUTE

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BEST CHANCE CPR &FIRST AID TRAINING.

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American Heart Assso-ciation two year certifi-cation: We specialize in

Child Care, Medical/Dental Workers andanyone interested in

learning to save a life.Call 941-255-0675 or Cell 865-776-9260

DENTAL ASSISTANTwith Dental exp only.for S. Venice Office.Great Pay and bene-

fits. Fax resume: 941-408-0896

EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGISTneeded for clinic located

on Boca Grande.Please fax resume to:

941-957-0243

Licenses PsychLCSW/LMHC/LMFT towork in SNF. PT makeyour own hours salarycompetative. Call VisitingMental Health at 1-800-771-2165 or [email protected]

MASSAGE THERAPIST,Full time, Outpatient Phys-ical Therapy Clinic, Com-petitive salary and bene-fits. Fax resume to (941) 426-0800 or email

[email protected]

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- FullTime, for busy PodiatristOffice, Some travelrequired. Fax resume toKelly (239)-433-8999

Medical Office Managerneeded in Venice. Exp inOffice Management, Med-ical Manager, Word &Excel. Fax Resume: 941-496-9307

PHYSICAL THERAPYDIRECTOR needed for

Outpatient Clinic. Competative salary, ben-efits and profit sharing.Please fax resumes to:

941-957-0243

2035 MUSICAL

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SOUND TECH TO RUNSOUND FOR ENTER-TAINER P/T. MUST BEABLE TO MC. GOODPAY. (941)-740-0076

2040 RESTAURANT/HOTEL

A+ BARTENDERSchool. Ages 18+

Placement Assistance239-334-6300

Ft. Myerswww.BartenderDealer.com

BAKERfor busy ALF. Needs

experience with breads& desserts,

Call between 9-4.(941) 426-9175.

BOCA GRANDE CLUBIS SEEKING EXP. HIGHEND LINE COOKS,Bridge toll paid. DFWP.Fax resume: Attn: Chef,941-964-0193

COOK for busy ALF. with FineDining, hotel & buffet

experience a plus. Call between 9-4.(941)-426-9175

SERVERS w/full avail-ability. Benefits, incl.

Health Ins. Apply Mon-Thurs. 2PM-5PM Only.

JOE CRACKER SPORTSGRILLE & TIKI1120 El Jobean Rd.

Pt. Charlotte.

Short Order Cook,Must have lots of

experience. Pleasecall (941)-629-3463

2050 SKILLED TRADES

FLORIST, PT, min. 3 yrs.exp. Need resume. Call for appointment

941-964-0007

Mold RemediationTechnician

Port Charlotte contractorneeds experienced moldremediation technician.Must have FL driver’slicense. full time work.Use of company vehicleduring work hours. Drugfree workplace. Back-ground check. Topwages, benefits includehealth insurance, dental,retirement plan, paid holi-days and vacation. Apply in person - 17436Seymour Ave. BetweenCollingswood and ToledoBlade.

PRESSURE CLEAN-ING TECH- Musthave 2 yrs Exp.,cleaning roofs,houses, etc. Greatpay (941)-697-1749

SERVICE PLUMBER, 2years Expericence. Good

Driving Record Call(941)-627-3300

2050 SKILLED TRADES

Service Manager ForFast Paced Service Cen-ter, Must have greatC.S.I, Must have ProvenTrack Record, Must beable to Control Expens-es, Must have provenexperience to IncreaseGross Sales. We offergreat benefits: 401k,health, dental, paidvacation. Email Resume to:[email protected]

2060 MANAGEMENT

Arcadia Chevrolet Buick Pontiac Inc.

20 years family ownedand operated Full TimePosition - AssistantOffice Manager fastpaced multi - taskermust be team playermust be proficient in msword, office, excel we offer great benifits:401k, health, dental,paid vacation. emailresume to:[email protected]

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Coldwell BankerUniversity will helpyou stay on top.

For more informationabout a career inReal Estate call:Port Charlotte:Susie Randolph, 941-457-2771Englewood:

Margaret Schaad, 941-830-0036Punta Gorda:

Bill Perrault 941-833-1663

E-mail:Careers@

ColdwellBankerFlorida.comColdwell Banker Sunstar-

Morris Realty, Inc.

‘WHO MOVED THECHEESE? Century 21Aztec & Associates has aroadmap through thischallenging market. RealEstate license required.Call Rick @ (941) 815-2199.

2070 SALES

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RETAIL SALES

Sun Newspapers hasan immediate openingfor an outside advertis-ing sales representativeat their Venice Gondo-lier Sun office. Thisteam player will havethe advantage of anestablished and grow-ing territory in Venice.In addition to sellingnewspaper advertising,rep will be responsibleto solicit business forspecial sections,pages, Internet andother special featuresas assigned.

The Venice GondolierSun offers:●Competitive salary

plus commission●Mileage Allowance●Paid vacation●Health insurance

Sick & short-termdisability

●401(k) with company match

Fax or email resumewith references to:

Donna DensonAdvertising Manager

Email: ddenson@venicegon-

dolier.comFax: (941)485-3036

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Advertising Account

Executive Professional

The Charlotte Sunis seeking sales

professionals lookingfor an exciting career

with advancementopportunities.

Does thisdescribe you:●Aggressive●Cold calling pro●Deal closer●Strong work ethic●Money motivated●People person●Excellent communication skills●Computer literate●Exceptional customer service skills●Marketing flare●Ability to work independently

We Offer:●Competitive salary +

commissions●Vacation●Health Insurance●Sick and short termdisability

●401(k) with company match

●Training●Advancement

Opportunities

If we describedyou, send your

resume to:

Charlotte SunNancy Padgett

Advertising Manager23170 Harborview Road

Port Charlotte, Florida 33980

Phone (941) 206-1287Fax: 941- 629-4499

Email:[email protected]

America’s BEST Community Daily

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALL AGENTS RECEIVE

100% CommissionOpen 7 Days a Week

Non-competing brokerdoes not list or sell. Theagents are our only cus-tomers. Monthly fee$100. Transaction fee -$75/side. No other costsor fees. MLS functions inNaples, Marco Island, Ft.Myers, Cape Coral,Lehigh Acres, Port Char-lotte, Tampa, Orlando,Monroe, Dade, Broward,Palm Beach and Martincounties. Offices inNaples, Marco Island,Bonita Springs and PuntaGorda. Private officesdesk space avail;

Call or e-mail Gary forconfidential interview

Gary [email protected]

1 - 877-649-199025166 Marion Ave.

Punta Gorda, FL 33950

2070 SALES

Come Join OurWinning Team

One of the fastestgrowing high techtelecommunicationscompanies in South-west Florida is seekinga professional InsideSales Associate/Tele-marketer to join ourdynamic team. Our reliable, high quali-ty products andresponsive customerservice just don’t hap-pen by accident. Theyhappen as a result ofthe creativity, determi-nation, talent and pro-fessionalism of everymember of our team.Everyday our employ-ees dedicate them-selves to exceedingcustomer expectationsand earning customerloyalty.

Qualifications:Telemarketing andTelecommunications/Data knowledge pre-ferred Good communicationskills (verbal/written)Computer literate(Word, Excel, MS Out-look, ACT, etc.)Strong interpersonalskillsOutgoing & Deter-mined personalityTelemarketing/out-bound Calling Experi-enceBenefits:●Medical and LifeInsurance●Paid Time Off - vacations and holidays●401K ●Recognition Programs

Employment subject topost offer pre-employ-ment drug test. If you are looking tojoin a dynamic team ina fun, dynamic andgrowth oriented com-pany with significantincome opportunity,please send resumeto: [email protected]

Come Join OurWinning Team

One of the fastestgrowing high techtelecommunicationscompanies in South-west Florida is seekinga Professional SalesAccount Manager tojoin our dynamic team.Our reliable, high quali-ty products and respon-sive customer servicejust don’t happen byaccident. They happenas a result of the cre-ativity, determination,talent and professional-ism of every memberof our team. Everyday our employ-ees dedicate them-selves to exceedingcustomer expectationsand earning customerloyalty.

Qualifications:●+ 2 years successfuloutside sales experi-ence. Telecommunica-tions/Data knowledgepreferred ●Good communicationskills (verbal/written)●Good prospecting,proposal & presenta-tion skills●Computer literate(Word, Excel, MS Out-look, ACT, etc.)●Strong interpersonalskills●Outgoing & Deter-mined personality●History of proven suc-cess exceeding quota

Benefits:●Medical and Life Insur-ance●Paid Time Off - vaca-tions and holidays●401K ●Recognition Programs●Cell Phone allowance& mileage reimburse-ment

Employment subject topost offer pre-employ-ment drug test. If youare looking to join adynamic team in a fun,dynamic and growthoriented company withsignificant incomeopportunity, pleasesend resume to: [email protected]

REAL ESTATE BROKER ofRECORD for InternationalInvestment Club. All leadsand listings provided.Organization and salesskills a must. Call Justin(941)-584-5000 or fax(941)-485-8706

2070 SALES

Super Sales Reps. EarnUp To $10,000 By Nov.30. Send Resume To Box146 Nocatee Fl. 34268

THE SPECIAL PROJECTS

ADVERTISINGDEPARTMENT

For the Sun NewspapersIs Seeking Individuals

Looking For An Exciting, Challenging

Telephone Sales Career.

ARE YOU......● A Cold Calling Pro?● Money Motivated?● Deal Closer?● Aggressive?● People Person?● Have Strong Work

Ethics?● A Team Player?● Computer Literate?● Able to Work

Independently?● Able To Multi Task?

WE OFFER:● Competitive Salary +

Commissions● Vacation● Health Insurance● Sick & Short Term

Disability● 401(k) with Company

Match● Training

If We Described You,Please Email Your

Resume To:

[email protected] Di Benedetto

Classified AdvertisingSupervisor/Special

Projects Coordinator

Wealth program consul-tant for telephone sales.Must be a closer. Trainingprovided. Up to a six fig-ure potential. Please callJustin (941)-584-5000 orfax (941)-485-8706

2090 CHILD/ADULTCARE NEEDED

2 YEAR OLD Teachers w/ CDA,

FT/PT, Benefits, EOE,Venice

St. Marks Preschool (941)-484-8707

2100 GENERAL

SPEECH INSTRUCTORS-P/T positions for day andevening classes atSFCC’s campuses in High-lands, Hardee and Desotocounties. Min. master’sdegree req. Teaching exp.pref. Visit our website,www.southflorida.edu forcomplete info. (863)-784-7132. EA/EO.

Advantage - take a shortclass now. Learn electron-ics, Office ‘07, account-ing, QuickBooks, websitecreation, beginner com-puter, English (2nd lan-guage), Health careers -more. 941- 255-7500CharlotteTechCenter.com

Attention: Turn 10 hours/week into $1500/month.Work from home online.Free training, flexible hrs,www.debsminioffice.com

DRIVER/MOVER NEEDED,5 Years Experience.Drug-free workplace

941-474-2934

Immediate openings forWarehouse and GarageDoor install helpers andtrainees. Willing to trainthe right individual. Must

have valid FL license and exc driving record.

Benefits avail. DFWP. 941-484-3733 or fax:

941-488-8096

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om

Mechanics: Tired ofturning wrenches?Expanding 22 year localcompany seeking full timedriver for Lee/CollierCounty delivery route.Reliable, Clean DrivingRecord, Drug Test.Opportunity for advance-ment. Apply in person.3145 Commerce Pkwy,North Port CommercePark

PEST CONTROL Technician. Must have

good driving record. Exp. pref. but will train.

(941)-391-2432

SECURITY OFFICERP/T 7:30am - 4:00pmSaturday & SundaysMust have experience asa Security Officer with aproven track record.Class “D” license pre-ferred but not required.Pay commensurate withexperience. Please applyat:VILLAGE ON THE ISLE930 Tamiami Trail, SouthVenice, FL or call 486-5473

E.O.E. Drug FreeWorkplace

2100 GENERAL

RECORDS SPECIALIST

The City of Venice isseeking qualified appli-cants for the position ofRecords Specialist.Requires 2 years experi-ence in records man-agement & office proce-dures w/working knowl-edge of records mgmtprinciples and F.S.Chapter 119. Must suc-cessfully complete allphases of the selectionprocess listed on jobannouncement. Start$14.1075/hr.

Apply on line atwww.venicegov.com

or City Hall Room 116,401 W. Venice Ave.,Venice, FL 34285,

Phone: 941-486-2626,x21003, e-mail

[email protected] for application

10/15/08.Drug Free Work-

place/EOE

SIGN LANGUAGEINSTRUCTORS-P/T posi-tions for day and eveningclasses at SFCC’s cam-puses in Highlands, Hard-ee and Desoto counties.Min. master’s degree req.(ASLTA certification w/related extensive exp.may qualify.) Visit ourwebsite, www.southflori-da.edu for complete info.(863)-784-7132. EA/EO

TELEMARKETING OPPORTUNITY

● Part Time● Flexible Hours

(8:00-6:00)● Monday - Friday● Base Salary +

Commissions● Downtown Punta

Gorda

Email Resume &Cover Letter To:

[email protected]

Florida Coupon Network

2110 PART TIME/TEMPORARY

CIRCULATIONTEAM MEMBER

The Sun newspaper islooking for a part-timecirculation team mem-ber to be responsiblefor customer service,billing and reports.

Must be organized,have excellent cus-tomer service skills, beproficient in MicrosoftWord and Excel and beable to work in a teamenvironment.

This part time positionwill report to the Circu-lation Sales Director,PART TIME POSITIONneeded 15 hours aweek.

Pre-employment drugtesting required. You may pick up anapplication at the Sun, 23170 Harborview Rd. Charlotte Harbor orsend resume [email protected] call 941- 206-1311

DAY CARE Weekdays,Mon - Fri. 9am -1pm,$8/hr. Non smoker. Applyat ACHIEVE FITNESS,4300 Kings Hwy. Ste #A.Call 941-627-5509.

Learn How - To RECES-SION - PROOF yourINCOME! If your PLAN “A”is going south or If yourPLAN “B” isn’t working...YOU GOTTA SEE THIS!!CALL NOW FOR RESER-VATIONS! 239-410-4097

2115 HOME BASED/BUSINESS

ACCESS TO A COMPUTER?$25-$75/per hr. PT or FT

866-699-4718 go to:www.dreamsdocometrue4us.com

Economy got you down?Need to supplement yourincome? Awesome oppor-tunity! Call for reserva-tions, limited seating!239-565-2788 Arcadia

IF YOU DIDN’T EARN$3,000 LAST WEEK,but would like to find outhow, call (941)-473-9276

2115 HOME BASED/BUSINESS

No Selling, Make Money24/7-Work From Homewww.tryit1st.com

2120 POSITION/JOB WANTED

LINUX - 14 yr user seeksAsst Sysadm position inPt.C. Inquiries to 20958Como St P.C.,FL 33948

3000

NOTICES3015 HAPPY ADS

PLACE YOURHAPPY AD FOR

ONLY $8.75 3 LINES 1 DAYADD A PHOTOFOR AN ADDI-TONAL SMALL

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or 941-207-1200Venice/N.Port

Englewood

3020 PERSONALS

ALONE?SENIORS DATING

BUREAU! SAFEST since1977! (Ages 45-90)

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ERICA GREAT PRICES

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MASSAGEMales, Females, CouplesIn Home Service. Reason-able Rate 941-468-1429

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STACYCALL FOR SPECIALS

941-237-1157

3040 CARD OF THANKS

Thank you St. Jude for avery special prayeranswered. H.M.

3050 SINGLES

Companion Wanted, SWFseeks honest, healthy n/sf/s romantic man. 50+LTR, no crim rec 416-1408

SWF seeks SWM, 50 - 60for LTR. Must be secure &stable. (941)-626-6971

3060 SCHOOLS& INSTRUCTION

*ED KLOPFER SCHOOLSOF CNA TRAINING

1 or 2 wk class books incl$249.00 941-379-2378

2 WEEK CNA Class $300SPECIAL Books Included.

State testing onsite.941-822-2273

3090 LOST & FOUND

FOUND - On KearneyAve. Black and white kit-

ten, super sweet, hascollar, call to describe

(941)-889-7447

FOUND: YOUNG CATin vicinity of Gators,P.Ch. (941) 628-2627.

LOST a small Yorkiemale who answers toMonty Woolie. Lost invicinity of Kenvil Dr.North Port.Monty isaprox 1 year old andis not house brokenfully. He has just hadhis grey , black & tanhair cut so it is abouta half inch to inchlong. Please contactBACK HOME AGAIN!!

LOST Dog, black &white, male Border Collie,

near the Yacht Club inPGI, REWARD

Back in his loving home!!

Lost Dog: Shih Tzu Mix,Female Black & White“Sasha” No Collar butMicrochiped. 941-223-4921 Pinebrook South

Venice

3090 LOST & FOUND

Lost on Saturday on Man-asota Beach. Pandora

Bracelet w/20-25charms, Silver. Reward.

941-228-0727

LOST PUPPY IN NORTH PORT

White Cockapoo lastseen in the

Biscayne/Lombra area.$$$Reward$$$

Call 941-426-5388

LOST, at YMCA on Quasa-da in PC, Heart Pendantnecklace, white gold, sen-timental value, REWARD(941)-764-1011

4000

FINANCIAL4010 BUSINESSOPPORTUNITIES

Don’t Miss This!Need to make more

money! Want to reces-sion-proof your income?Do yourself a favor and

come to a BusinessOpportunity meeting

held at the Chamber of Commerce

16 S. Volusia AveArcadia, October 4th,

Saturday. 2pm, Bring a Friend

call 239-565-2788 or 239-410-4097

to RSVP Limited Seating

NEW OPPORTUNITIESFOR FOUNDERS, DIS-TRIBUTORS or ENER-GETIC PEOPLE TOEARN EXTRA MONEYUnbelievable ground-floor opportunity - withpossiblity of a six-fig-ure income in 2 years.Call 941-743-8666 foran appointment forinterview. or 570-768-0888 Cell

4080 LOANS/MORTGAGES

PRIVATE MONEYReal Estate Only

625-7001 or -475-7755

5000

BUSINESS SERVICESAn Occupational Licensemay be required by theCity and/or County.Please call the appropri-ate occupational licensingbureau to verify.

5050 CHILD/ADULTCARE

ALL CHILDCARE FACILITIES MUST

INCLUDE,WITH ADVER-TISEMENT, STATE OR

LOCAL AGENCY LICENSE NUMBER.

CHILDCARE; FLEX HRS; OFF HARBORVIEW;

941-613-6843Reg#R20CH0021

FLORIDA STATE LAWrequires all child care cen-ters and day care busi-nesses to register withthe State of Florida. TheSun Newspapers will notknowingly accept adver-tising which is in violationof the law.

PRIVATE DUTY CAREDependable, caring,

Ref’s avail. If you needhelp call Julie, (941)-

474-1200

5053 COMPUTERSERVICE

**1A+ COMPUTERREPAIR & TUTOR...

IN YOUR HOME Reasonable & Prompt!

Sr. Disc. 941-615-7888

Computer repairs,upgrades, training & virusremoval. (941)-743-9787or (941) 815-4692 cell.

Infotech ComputerSolutions. Repairs &

Service. 15% off 1st imecalls. 941-875-8107

5060 DOMESTICCLEANING SERV.

Cleaning, It’s my job, itpays my bills. Lic, Bond-ed. Detailed. Reliable. 17Yrs Exp. References. CallMarci at 941-276-8979

Dependable, ExperiencedWill clean houses, offices,Comm/Residental, allareas. (941)-375-8894

5060 DOMESTICCLEANING SERV.

JAZZER-CLEAN FROM A-TO-Z, Call

941-629-3017 for appt

5075 ERRAND/SHOPPING

ERRANDS & SHOPPINGPERSONAL ASSISTANT

for home or office. Delivery, trans, apts,

cleaning, mailing, typing,filing. Prof & Reasonable

Call 941-492-5765

5080 EXCAVATING/BUSH HOG

Pete Root’s Bush HogService. Vacant lots,

Acreage mowing,Hauling, Debris

removal. ServingPG, PC, NP Arcadia

areas. Lic/Ins.(941)716-4814

5100 HOME & COMM.IMPROV.

● CONCRETE ●High Quality Low PriceDriveway, sidewalks, patiosLIC. & INS. FREE EST. 941-497-0907 or 586-4512

Bill’s Handyman ServiceCeiling fans, lights,faucets, drains, yard worketc. Call 941-661-8585

CARPENTER, INC. Onecall does it all. Licensed &insured. #RR0067689.Phil 941-627-0657.

Concrete driveways,patios, sidewalks, cul-verts, bobcat & tree ser-vice. 941-815-3452

DAN THE HANDYMANI do it all with just one

call. Painting, Carpentry,Anything? 941-697-1642

HANDIES HANDYMAN SERVICE 30 yrs. exp.

Kitchen, Bath & Plumbing, ,Painting, Ceramic Tile, AllIndoor & Outdoor Repairs.

941-586-4856

5110 LAWN/GARDEN& TREE

! A+ Tree Cutting,Stump Grinding,

Debris Loading &Hauling. Local, 27 yrs.

Good work, very reasonable prices(941)-629-0020

*MARK DOUGLAS*LAWN CARE

Mowing, Edging, Pruning,Landscaping, Tree Trim-ming, Seasonal, Annual,

Odd Jobs!Call 941-234-2486

Mark Douglas - Venice Native

Owner/Operator

ALL PRO LAWN CARENow accepting new accts.Nokomis, Ven & Island. Lic& Ins. For exc. lawn care

Call 488-4462

An Occupational Licensemay be required by theCity and/or County.Please call the appropri-ate occupational licensingbureau to verify

JMS MOWING SER-VICES, Great rates & ser-vice! Per cut or monthly.(941)-628-1283

RECYCLE Yard Waste atVLC Recycling &Mulching, 6726 JoeJeffSt., N. Port. Topsoil, com-post, all natural mulches forsale. Pickup/ delivery avail.941-485-7579

SANDEFUR’STREETRIMMING,

LANDSCAPING, PRESSURE CLEANING& MORE. 941-484-6042

The Wild WeedwackerJungle Yard Specialist.

Overgrown Yards & Lots Cut, Weeds Pulled By Hand! 941-661-2126

5130 MOVING/HAULING

Hauling Yard & ConstrWaste. Garage Clean

Out. Trash. Call Carlton, 564-6049 OR 914-2249

SKIP’S MOVING Local &Long Dist. 1 item, wholehouse! Fla. Movers Reg.#IM1142 Lic/Ins 766-1740

5140 PAINTING/WALLPAPERING

Alexander’s PaintIn/Out Pressure WashHome/Drive Redo-Remove-Install Too!Pre Rent/Sale Spe-cials 30 yr Exp., Lic.,Ref., Free EstimatesBob 941-496-9131 or223-0941

6000

MERCHANDISEMERCHANDISE

GARAGE SALES6001 Arcadia6002 Englewood6003 Lake Suzy6004 Nokomis6005 North Port6006 Pt. Charlotte6007 Punta Gorda6008 Rotonda6009 Sarasota6010 South Venice6011 Venice

6015 Flea Market6020 Auctions6025 Arts & Crafts6027 Dolls6030 Household

Goods6040 TV/Stereo/Radio6060 Computer Equip6065 Clothing/

Jewelry6070 Antiques/

Collectibles6075 Fruits/Veges6090 Musical6095 Medical6100 Health/

Beauty6110 Trees &

Plants6120 Baby Items6125 Golf

Accessories6128 Exercise/

Fitness6130 Sporting

Goods6135 Bikes/

Trikes6138 Toys6140 Photography/

Video6145 Pool/Spa &

Supplies6160 Lawn & Garden6165 Storage Sheds

/Buildings6170 Building Supplies6180 Heavy Constr.

Equipment6190 Tools/

Machinery6220 Office/

Business Equip & Sup.

6225 RestaurantSupplies

6250 Appliances6260 Misc. Mer-

chandise6270 Wanted to Buy/

Trade

6001 ARCADIA AREAGARAGE SALES

10/03/08Huge Garage Sale103 N. Osceola Av.

Furn, Collectibles, Cloth-ing.... Everything must go

6002 ENGLEWOOD AREAGARAGE SALES

EARS Animal Rescue Sanctuary

October 4,Annual Yard Sale,

1884 WhisperingPines Cr.(off 776)

Opens 8 am-til ?

Many excellentitems: furniture,

household items, toys,electronic items, etc.

Art for animals –many local artists havedonated numerous art

pieces for sale.

All proceeds for thebenefit of the

animals.

FRI & SAT, 8AM-3PM100 block of W Perry

near Elsie Quirk Library.Household, tools, furn.

FRI. & SAT. 8AM-Noon. Skycrest St.

YARD SALE. Wicker,bassguitar, great variety

GIANT Multi Family Sat 8am, 1670 FlorenceAve (behind Beach Liq)Too much to mention!!!!

Sat 8-1 662 Via Cala(Behind Dunkin

Donuts) Big Sale. QualityItmes. Linens, Tools, Misc

SAT. 9-4. SUN. 9-12 2850 13th St.

Corner of Kentucky. GroveCity Plants, clothes,albums, decor. Misc.

Two Estate Sales Fri& Sat 8-1 Bay Height

Ave(Near EnglewoodBank & Tru Value) Out ofBusiness Jewelry Store &Owners Private Home.This is a very large sale,bring lots of boxes. Show-cases, Jewelry, JewelryDisplays. Thousands ofparts to watches. Musiclovers dream. Antiques &Collectables, Furniture,Mic. Sale assisted by BMoyerman.

6004 NOKOMIS/OSPREYGARAGE SALES

Sat 11-3 Giant YardSale off 41, Laurel

Community Center 509Collins Rd. New Jewelry,New Building Materials,Misc. Food, Drink, &Health Fair.

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GARAGE SALELOCATOR

RATES1 day - $11.50

4 lines - ($5.00 ea. add’l line)2 days - $17.50

4 lines - ($5.00 ea. add’l line)3 days - $22.50

4 lines - ($5.00 ea add’l line)7 days - $28.50

4 lines - ($5.00 ea add’l line)Rates not valid with multi-family

or community sales.

To place your ad call:Arcadia

494-7733Charlotte

206-1200Englewood475-2200

Venice/North Port207-1200

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6004 NOKOMIS/OSPREYGARAGE SALES

Sat Only! 303 PalmAve. 4 Family: Furni-

ture, Crib, Baby thru AdultClothing, Toys & More

6005 NORTH PORT AREAGARAGE SALES

Fir & Sat, 9-4 p.m.8057 Alam Ave. Off

Biscayne. MOVING SALE!

Fri & Sat 8-2 3824Lavilla Ave. Office

Equipment, Lamps,Kitchenware, & Misc

Fri, Sat & Sun 8:30-?4913 Cromey Rd.

Multi-Fam Quality itemsClothes Comp Desk Misc

Furniture, electronics,and lots more. 2430 Red-stone Ave, North Port.

Sat Only, 8-? 4814 S.Chamberlain Blvd,

Wheelchairs, furniture,clothing and more.

Sat, Oct 4, 10-4pm,4338 Kessler Terr

(off Salford)STOP N SHOP

(as seen as home parties)It’s time to start your

holiday shopping!(941)-423-1811

SAT. & SUN. 9A-5P7943 Hyde Park Ave.

MOVING SALE, lots offurn., appliances,

household, and more.

6006 PT. CHARLOTTEGARAGE SALES

Fri & Sat 9-1pm 375Fletcher St off Peach-

land. ESTATE SALE

Fri & Sat. 8-3, 23380Altman Ave. baby

furn. toys, clothes, house-hold, books & much misc.

Fri - Sun. 9-9pm.1883 Nuremberg

Blvd. Furniture and manynew power tools.

FRI. & SAT. 8 - 3,1133 Kensington St.

Off Peachland. Movingsale. Many excellentitems. Call for early view-ing. 255-9074.

Fri. 8-4 Sat. 8-122303 Oberon Ln. in

Deep Creek, EstateSale, furn. Ethan Allen,pictures, Ent. cntr. dishsets, bedding & more!

SAT Oct. 4th, 3215Lakeview Blvd. 8am

till ? MOVING SALE. Lotsof stuff. 3 year Maytags.

SAT ONLY 8-? 22543Tampa Ave. (off

Orlando) DVDs, Cow Col-lection, Clothes & More

SAT. & SUN. 8A-4P3697 Brooklyn Ave.

EVERYTHING MUST GOmowers, furniture, andmore.

SAT. 8AM-? LargeMoving Sale. 170

Buckeye Ave.Furn. House-hold, ALL MUST GO!

SAT. 9-4 & SUN., 10-4, 826 W. Tarpon

Blvd. NW. Inside Estate &Yard Sale. Furniture, bellcollection, Xmas items,Harry Potter book set,glassware, china set,kitchen items, wheelchairrack & lots of misc.

6006 PT. CHARLOTTEGARAGE SALES

Saturday 8:30-1:30120 Sinclair St. SE.

Coach purse, toys,clothes, scrapbooking,candle wick goblets, but-ter dish, household, pooltable & light, 8ft. ladder &24ft. ext. ladder & misc.

Saturday 9-3, 21308Pemberton Ave.

Household goods, tools &much more!

THUR., FRI., & SAT.,9am-5pm, 2354 Rio

de Janeiro, Deep Creek.ESTATE SALE! EverythingMust Go!!

THURS., FRI. & SAT.8am - 2pm, 44

McCabe St. Moving-tools, furniture, house-hold of every description.

THURS., FRI. & SAT.8am -?, 20979 Cor-

nell Ave. Household &tools.

6007 PUNTA GORDA AREAGARAGE SALES

Fri & Sat 8-? 15420Sunkist Dr. Moving

Sale. Refrigerator, Stove,Dishwasher, Furn, Patio

Fri & Sat. 9-4, 3407Island View Dr. off

HWY 17. Antique quilts,hitchcock table, 6 chairs& hutch, clothes, cellphone radiation neutraliz-er patches, householditems, dolls, rug... ETC!!

Fri. & Sat. 8-2. 3216Colony Ct. Sm. trail-

er, stove, chipper, tools,fishing, rims, ladders. Etc

FRI. 10/3 - MON.10/6, 9a-5p. 440

Klispie Dr. Moving. Furn.,hsehld, tools, Harley. ETC

SAT. 9am - ?, 418Dupont St. Benefit

American Cancer SocietyRelay for Life.

SAT. 9AM-NOON.25200 Airport Rd.

St Vincent de PaulSale: Household, Cloth-ing & More! Something foreveryone! Rain DateSaturday, Oct. 11.

SAT. ONLY, 8am-Noon, 1552 Aqui

Esta, PGI MOVING SALE!!Something For Everyone!!

6009 SARASOTA AREAGARAGE SALES

SAT/SUN, 8 - ?, 2444Constitution Blvd, off

Phillippi Shores. Books,+sz clothes, glasswares,furn, tools, CDs, collectibles

6010 S. VENICE AREAGARAGE SALES

Fri & Sat 8-? 2279Woodmere Rd. Big

Sale! 1$ + up. Clothing toCollectables

FRI. Oct. 3rd only,5345 Layton Drive,

Venice. (Ventura Villagesubdivision) Garage/Moving sale,toys, home decor, tools

SAT & SUN 8-2 2685 Valencia Rd.

Baby items: Clothes, Toys& Books + Misc Houshold

6010 S. VENICE AREAGARAGE SALES

Sat 8-2 1356 Cam-bridge Dr. Venice

Gardens Clothes & Misc.Articles

Sat. Oct. 4, 8-1 Multi-Family Sales

457 Olivia Rd. AND 471 Ponderosa Rd. Furn,Toys, Household, & Misc.

6011 VENICE AREAGARAGE SALES

FRI & SAT, 7:30am -? 1400 Lakeside Dr,Venice Gardens.

HUGE GARAGE SALE!

Fri 8-2 & Sat 8-121308 Laurel Ave. Old

Baseball cards, Furniture,Antiques & Lots More.

Fri 8-2 Sr FriendshipCenter 2350 Scenic

Dr. Huge Sale & OpenHouse Refreshments avail

SAT only, 9-6pm,332 Warfield Ave, N

on US 41 Bypass, Lbefore Venice Ave. HUGE!

6020 AUCTIONS

ANTIQUE, COLLECTIBLE

AUCTIONSat. Oct. 4, 12 Noon (Preview at 10:00am)Held at: Knights Of

Columbus, 512 Substation Rd.,

VeniceGlass & pottery, sterlingsilver, 10K & 14K Gemstone jewelry, coins &currency, vintage cos-tume jewelry firearms,vintage/antique dolls,sports memorabilia,antique furn., art, andmuch more! Go to web-site for pics at:westcoastauctionco.comTerms: Cash, Ck, CC.

13% B.P.West Coast Auction

Co. Ray Sherman, Auctioneer

Ab2448 Au3340(941) 468-7815

General MerchandiseEvery Tuesday Night 7pmItems included New, Used, &Antiques. Veggies too! Difffer-ent tings each week. Mentionyou seen us in the DeSotoSun and receive 5% off totalpurchase. 2635 NW Hwy 70,Arcadia 863-494-1888

AU2723 - AB1994

6025 ARTS ANDCRAFTS

Quilt frame - EZ3 no basteas new, $175 obo. BSM(941)-639-9999

6030 HOUSEHOLDGOODS

NEED CASHNOW?

We Buy QualityHome Furnishings,

Coins, jewelry,antiques, autos or anything of value! 941-485-4964

A FURNITURE SHOPPE1552 S. McCall Rd., Engl.Selling Quality Used Furn.M-F 10-4. 941-473-1986A/C Window Unit 5000btuHampton Bay, fairly new$45. 941-475-4396

6030 HOUSEHOLDGOODS

Barbell & weight set, $40.,Hoover Floormate, $20.Bed, Dbl, w/head/footbd,bedside table, $25. Floorlamp, $5. 941-697-5596

Bed, Queen Mattress andBox. Brand New - will sell$175. Local 941-629-5550 or 941-456-5555.Also have KING.

Bed - Mattress/Box. New -will sell $100. Local 941-629-5550/941-456-5555.

Bed, Queen Mattress Setfrom Resort. Brand New,Never Used, Still in Plas-tic. Cost $1550, will sell$600. 941-629-5550 or941-456-5555

Bedrm set, washed oak,3pc, & matt & sprngs.$1000/obo. 627-4819

Blond Maple Dinette Set,4 Cushion Captains chairs$150 941-323-5863

China cabinet gorgeousarched $225, Queen bed,mattress, box & frame$100. (941)-391-0888

China MIKASA, complete-service for 6, many serv-ing pieces, & acces-sories. “Garden Club Bellsof Blue” $150 286-5601

China/Curio Cabinet45”Wx77”Hx17”D, DblLeaded glass doors, LtWood. was $1000, now$350 (941)-497-0420

China/curio cabinet. Fruit-wood lighted. Glass topw/bottom drawers.76x37x15 $150 (941)-493-9253

Dinette Set w/4 chairsulpholstered/casters,Table w/leaf $125 GoodCond. (941)-488-4892

Dinette Set, table 42”w60” length w/leaf, beigecushioned chairs w/cast-ers. Ex Cond. $325Venice (941)-485-4225

DINING ROOM SET48”sq/rnd.glasstop

table, 4 chairs w/cast-ers, 40” server, mirror.Like new, $500 or BO.

Orig. $l500. 941-505-8596

FUTON firm mattress w/metal frame $150; Hi-back chair $75; Day bedframe $85 (941)-488-3966

Hand-crafted custom wick-er chairs - Giants, BucsHarley etc 941-626-3102

Honda Black Max. Newassd, oiled, broke in.Start n Go. Save $250+$750. (941)-445-2733or (941)-426-8142 N Port

King bed, mattress & boxspring, pillow top w/lightwood headboard, like new$395, (941)-629-2698

LANAI SET, pvc, tringularglasstop table w/4chrs.$200 (941)-429-7779

LION/TIGER print: 6x8rug, 30x40 picture; smpic mirrors, Tiger head$100/all (941)-223-8880

LOVESEAT, off whitew/roses background, likenew $70. 941-475-4396

6030 HOUSEHOLDGOODS

Mattress, Sealy Posture-pedic Q/Firm, exc. cond.$150 obo BSM 639-9999

MATTRESS, Select Com-fort king size “sleep num-ber” w/covered pad, exc.cond., works perfectly,w/digital controller, tub-ing, air pump. $595.(941)-575-1606

Moving North. Householditems, dishes, radios,

file cabinets etc. (941)-484-9600

MURPHY BED w/computerdesk cabinets,white $2700941-456-6514, 235-0223.

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Pretty 30” Oval glasstopped coffee table, $40.(941)-629-3524

Qn. Size Brass Head-board & Rails $35Love Seat $35 Recliner$25 (941) 391-1621

QUEEN bed, loveseatrecliner, armoire, lg officedesk & chair, dining set-Priced to sell. 815-8649.

Racecar Beds $95/ea.Lrg leather chair $35.Wicker chairs 941-626-3102

Rolltop Winners OakDesk, model 960C-D, ask-ing $700 (941)-629-3727

SEWING MACHINE: Whitebrand with soft

cover,portable $75.941-627-4245

SOFA & matching RECLIN-ER, leather off white,$200/obo.941-286-0201

SOFA - lighter color, goodcondition $55. 941-475-4396

SOFA AND 2 MATCHINGRECLINERS, brownmicrofiber $350. Coffeetable and matching endtables-walnut finish-glasstops $50. 4 drawer whitechanging table $40.Dresser 5 drawers, $25.Dresser 3 deep drawers.$25. 941-629-2734 after 4pm.

Sofa sleeper, queen,cream, leather, $325obo. (941)-625-9944

SOFA, 80” (brand new),pastel colors, must sell.$250/obo.941-743-8624

Sofa, Loveseat White-wash Ratan, Bright colors$250, (941)-662-0926

Vertical Blinds 15’ wide82” long, fits triple slid-ers, white $40 475-3829

6030 HOUSEHOLDGOODS

Wicker, 4 piece white-wash, 5 drawer chest,night stand, coffee table,TV stand. Like new $300Loveseat, Floral $50,Floor lamp $10, TableLamp $5 (941)-697-9803

6040 TV/STEREO/RADIO

20” T.V.s - (2) Very goodpicture & very good cond.$26 ea. 941-286-5601

26” MITSUBISHI, worksgreat $40; 20” Apex$40. (941)-268-9597

Metro PCS (NEW), purpleZTE, $100 & used San-sung Model SCH-R400,$40. (941)-623-2922

Panasonic 20” Color TV,$60 (941)-629-3727

SPEAKERS: Pair: forunder seat, trunk, backdeck, anywhere, AcousticSub-Solutions, 160 watt,BRAND NEW retail$400+, sell $225. $200941-286-5601

TV’s 32” Sanyo w/vhs &Dvd $125, 21” JVC $60,13” RCA $25 (941)-408-4625 North Port

6060 COMPUTEREQUIPMENT

#941-629-6337 Dave in-house-office computerrepair, set-up ServingCharlotte Co. 9+ years

Gateway Computer, Key-board, mouse, 19” flatmonitor, 2.8GHz Proces-sor 1GB RAM 250 GB HDDVD writer/player Videocard, TV turner $850(941)-915-4222

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6065 CLOTHING/JEWELRY

ATTENTION: approx.100+ lbs. clothing most-ly womens, some teens.Good quality. lots of plas-tic hangers. $75 youtake it all. 286-5601

6065 CLOTHING/JEWELRY

HARLEY-DAVIDSONWomen’s Med. LEATHER

COATS, caps, tops &misc. 941-697-4559

6070 ANTIQUESCOLLECTIBLES

COLLECTIBLE NASCAR’SFOR SALE. Mint Cond.$30/ea. (941)-716-2500

US 17 Antique Mall 5260 Duncan Rd. (US17)

941- 347-8044M -S 10 - 4, Sun. 11-4

I BUY WWI - II. U.S., Ger-man, Japanese, helmets,hats, insignia, bayonetts,swords, daggers. Etc.,etc. (941)-624-6706

Singer antique sewingmachine, (pedal type) withcabinet. Very nice cond.$125 (941) 286-5601

ROPE BED, $300; pegleg sofa, $500; claw loveseat & rocker, $600,(941)-627-3043

ALWAYS BUYINGSterling Silver, Quilts.Paintings, Furniture.

NEW ENGLANDANTIQUES

(941) 639 -9338

NORTH PORT COINS IS BUYING

Turn Your Old Coins intoCash, We are Buying US &Foreign Coins, Old PaperMoney & All Bullion Gold &Silver in any cond. Also Buy-ing All Gold Jewelry Used orBroken. North Port Coins

14291 Tamiami Trl (Winn Dixie Shopping Cen-ter) or call 941-240-5560

LIONEL TRAINS FOR SALE

standard gauge, pre war,post war, modern, O-

gauge. Most in originalboxes. Call for apt. 941-650-2373

WOOD SLED wall hanging,$10. Solid wood rockinghorse, $15. Solid reedCedar Chest, by JacobBloom, $40. 941-697-5596

6090 MUSICAL

Drums, Dbl set, 2 bass,4 toms, 2 floor toms, 2

snares, complete w/cym-bals & throne. $375.

(941)-456-5198

Guitar, Epiphone-Gibson 6string w/hard shell case.$225 (941)-429-4330

TOMMY, From THE ROCKBAND TESLA, givingguitar lessons in thePort Charlotte area.

941-276-8483

6095 MEDICAL

POWER CHAIR, New Mer-its. Never used. $950.(941)-380-6110

Scooter, Go-Go PrideElec. Runs Great New$990, sell $300. (941)-456-9841

6110 TREES & PLANTS

COCONUT PALMS,Queen Palms, Oaks,

E Pulatka holly. (941)-474-0527

6110 TREES & PLANTS

Viburnum, Eugenia, Goodprivacy hedge, Lemongrass, Boganvilia,Coconut, Adonidia, Manyother palms.

941-488-7291

6120 BABY ITEMS

STROLLER, swing, carseat, high chair & toys.$80 (941)-323-7406

6125 GOLFACCESSORIES

1995 E-Z Go golf cart w/windshield & rain covers.$950. (941)-625-4936

1999 Club Car 4 seater,hard top, 36v chgr needswork $1500.

941-391-7422

2002 EZ Go Golf Cart, lights, high speed chip.

$2300. (941)-587-1859

2006 E-Z GOs,HS Chip w/ Windshield,

Suntop & Charges.$2295. + tax.

(941)-625-7969

Club Car-windshield-rain-covers. Estate Sale$1500 obo (863)-993-3386

GOLF CART, electric, ‘06,headlights, split wind-shield, battery chargerincl doors. 941-485-3515

Golf Clubs, brand new, Tay-lor made, R7, w/three Burn-er drivers & putter, in tourna-ment bag. Best offer 587-

1859

6128 EXERCISE/FITNESS

AB LOUNGER, next tonew, $50. (941)-623-3182

BUYING &SELLING USED

Treadmills, Exc. Bikes, Weight Equip., Ellipticals

12 Mo. No Payments, No Interest. Play It

Again Sports. US41, Just South of Midway

941-255-1378

Treadmill, Excercise Bike#280 &, Stepper $100eaobo (941)-828-0424

WESLO ELIPTICALMachine, used twice.

Cost $300. Exc. cond.$200. (941)-234-5944

6130 SPORTINGGOODS

.40 cal range ammo 1thou. per can- 4 available@ $180. Ea.

941-266-7859

Antique guns, swords &military items Wanted.Collector 941-286-5606

Civil War, WWII Guns,Swords, Daggers, etc.Wanted. Paying up to

$900 for G.I. 45’s & German Lugers (941)705-5145

Colt.45 1911 Army Pistol$990 or Trade For HarleyEngine. 941-276-0398

Desert Eagle .50 CALA.E. $850. Call 941-624-2421

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6130 SPORTINGGOODS

FISHINGTACKLEGoing out of

business!

100’s of Rodsbelow wholesale

Dome Flea Mkt941-468-1489

500 Baitcast Rodsat $5/ea

1000 SpinningRods $10/ea

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Glock Model 22 .40 calnear new with nite sitesand three mags in box 2to choose from $450.941-266-7859

Home Defense training,weapons, licensing. 941-429-0909

Mossberg 12 Ga USA,Model 590 North HavenConn USA 9 Shells UnitL356809. $450 (941)637-9946

Remington 308 Automat-ic Model 742 $300/obo(401)-523-2984

RUGER SP101 S.S. 2”.357 MAG, $350 941-624-2421

S & W model 629, 6”classic, new in box $500.or OBO SOLD IN ONE DAY

S&W Mod 60 & 60-10 38& 357 Police chief’s$500. each. Kahr P9 & Colt 380. 941-234-2901

SAKO L579 Forester 24398% Pre 72, scope rings$775 (941)-473-1337

SAVAGE TACTICAL RIFLE,308 CAL BULL BARREL

SYNTHETIC STOCK EXC. COND.

$500. 941-661-7103

SKS w/30 round clip-withammo $300

(941)-429-4330

STOGER COACH 12ga Double 18”barrels LNIB

$410 Savage 93r17$225 Savage youth 22

$100 C to C 20ga $125941-234-2901

WANTED Class Klicensed. instructor. 941-429-0909

6130 SPORTINGGOODS

WANTED Trade my Delllaptop computer for gun.

(941)-661-1509

6135 BICYCLES/TRICYCLES

CRUISER, LADIES, Trek,new, wht. alum. frame,xtras, $350/obo. ($466invested). 941- 625-1261

GIRLS 26” Schwinn beachbike, $100. (941)-623-3182

6138 TOYS

Leap Frog LearningGames, Console, Touch &Learn Globe for 1st. &2nd. Grades. $60 all.Exc. cond. 941-286-5601

6145 POOL/SPA/& SUPPLIES

SPA, above ground, 4 yrold top of line, exc. cond.$2500. (941)-575-7745

SPAS & MORENo need to go out of town

BUY LOCAL30 new spas in stock, cus-tom spa covers, also solarblankets.WE BUY USED SPAS

(941) 625-6600

6160 LAWN & GARDEN

Bush Hog, Swisher, pullbehind, 44” cut. $400/obo. (863)-474-1205

John Deere SX 95, rearengine, 12.5HP, 38” cut,$425 (941)-764-0218

LAWN SERVICE EQUIP. Incl:1997 Dodge Ram 1500,gas blower, hedge trimmer.chain saw, HusqvarmaComm. mower, 42” cut,(54 Hrs.) 17HP Kawasaki.$6000 All, Firm. All VeryGood cond. 941-416-1340 or 941-650-1425.

Lawnmower Sears 21”6.5 HP W/Bag Exc. Cond.$135 Self Propelled 941-627-9736

Murray & Craftsman rid-ers & push mowers $50-$450. 941-623-6946

NORTH PORT, SINGLEOFFICE in upscale suite.Ideal for professional need-ing quiet, pleasant ofc.$500/mo includes rent, util& cleaning (941)-423-0029

Poulan riding mower, 42”cut, 14.5HP, hydrostatic,$425 (239)-470-8719

6160 LAWN & GARDEN

Powerwashers $1575/eaRiding mower $495. push-mower $90 941-626-3102Riders & Push, satisfac-tion guaranteed. $50 to$500. (941)-268-0917 Scott 30” cut, rearengine, 10.5HP. $325.(941)-764-0218WANTED-Any used mow-ers-Cash Possible-FREEPick-Up 941-623-6946

6165 STORAGE SHEDS/BUILDINGS

8x12 TED SHED, one rearwindow, great shape,$650. 941-815-8649.Build a Shed $1000 doors,windows, straps, etc $595.or trade 941-626-3102New, 10x18 Shed, 4ftporch, metal roof, vinylsides, Cost $7500, Sell$3200 (941)-613-1313

REPO SALE!!! 10’ x 20’ , 10’ x 10’ & 10’ x 14’ SHEDSWhile They Last!!

SHEDS NOW(941)-623-3742

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12594 Tamiami Tr. PG1.5 mi. S. Tuckers Grade

(941)-637-7411

6170 BUILDINGSUPPLIES

2 ACCORDIAN HurricaneShutters bronze, for 6’sliding glass doors, new$450 ea. 941-637-4607.

DESIGNER LAMINATED FLOORING - Never used30% thicker. $.69 sq. ft. Must sell 239-334-4839

Kitchen Cabinets, white,with counter tops and sssink. $50 Sell as one lot.941-429-6198

WANTED: WOODPOLES

(941)-488-8844

6190 TOOLS/MACHINERY

6250 Watt, Coleman Gen-erator, like new, $400(941)-627-4075

6190 TOOLS/MACHINERY

Floor Jack 2 Ton $15.(941)-286-5601

Honda Black Max. Newassd, oiled, broke in.Start n Go. Save $250+$750. (941)-445-2733or (941)-426-8142 N Port

HVAC LEAK DETEC-TORS Bacharach H 10PMa/c refrigerant leak detec-tor $200. $75. Spectron-ics UV Leak Detector.$55 $25. Both like new. .941-286-5601

LADDER, never used, Lit-tle Giant w/ tray, $175.(941)-875-0352

LADDERS - 2 - 6’ alum.step $25 ea. Both exc.941- 286-5601

Pexto Foot shear 18”Throat. Exc. cond.$1,500 941-286-5601

Pressure Washer, Kratch-er, 1500 psi. Exc. Cond!$75. (941)-575-4730

SCROLL SAW, Ryobi 16”,406mm variable speed.$75. (941)-408-4625

Skill Saw w/case 7 1/2”very good cond. $30.(941)-286-5601

Tools, $150 craft items$50, garden tools $100.941-429-8191

6195 FARMEQUIPMENT

JOHN DEER 755 MidsizeDiesel Tractor 3pt hitchWidth woods 550; 60” cut.1300hrs $4000/obo.

941-426-5469

MOVING TO PT. CHAR.MUST SELL NEW

HOLLAND TC29DAW/LOADER for more info

go to my blog. movingtopc.blogspot.com

or call me @ 941-661-1397

6220 OFFICE/BUSINESSEQUIP. SUPPLIES

HUNDREDS OF Pre-owned desks, files, chairs,conf tables, workstations. OFFICE OUTFITTERS

881 E Venice Ave., Venice 485-7015, 800-330-9215

Office Desk System,huge, built-in files, hutch,storage $200. 286-5601

6231 BIRDS

Parrot OutreachSociety

We will accept the birdthat you can no longer

care for. We alsoadopt out to approved

homes. Small para-keets and cockatielsto large parrots.and

macaws. Pam 941-815-0879Patricia 575-7702

YEAR ENDCLOSEOUTBABIES &BREEDERS$50. & UP941-475-1728

6233 DOGS

2 Adult Shih tzu FemalesAKC, Must go together$300 pair 863-990-6860

2 SHIH-TZU’s black/whitebrown/white, papers, 1stshots. $250. 769-2119.

AKC Maltese, 10 weeks,males, 1st shots $625863-990-6860

American Pit Bull pups,20 wks. 1 M & 1 F $200941-565-4336

Chihauhau, F. 5 yrs. Mov-ing. Must have goodhome! ADOPTED

Chihauhua Choc. minaturemale 400obo 941-639-8595 or 286-8459

EARS Animal RescueSanctuary Annual YardSale & Art for Animals

Sat., October4, 20081884 Whispering Pines(off St. Rt. 776/Indiana)

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JACK RUSSEL PUPS, m/f,all coats, $350-$400. YORKIE/POM, male, tiny.$600. (941)-484-0191

JACK RUSSELL Regist.Top quality. Mom & Dadavail. 1 Fem., 3 Males$250 ea. 941-380-7318

LAB, neutered, 2 1/2 yrs.good w/kids No chains.$50. Prefers country liv-ing. Good home only.(941)-627-3043

6233 DOGS

LOVE PETS?WANT TO MAKEA DIFFERENCE?VOLUNTEER AT EARS Animal

Rescue Sanctuary. CALL US AT

(941) 475-0636

Pug/Terrier pups, brindle,born 7/1/08, parents onsite, 1-F, 1-M, $300 ea..(941)-726-2661

Shih Tzu, F 12wks, shots,Microchiped & reg, $550obo (941)-257-2004

Shih tzu/Maltese Cross 8wks, M/F $400 ea 863-990-6860

TOY Yorkie Pups, CKC Registered, 1stShots, Health Cert.

$600. 941-889-7830

Yorkie Puppies F, Ready10/26. Taking Deposits.(941)-697-8599

6235 LIVESTOCK

ENGLISH RIDINGLESSONS, my horsesor yours. Training alsoavail. (941)-423-6104

Paint Aloosa mare, greattrail horse, easy keeper.$1500/obo. 474-1205

6236 PET SUPPLIES& SERVICES

Griftzoodles - Non shed-ding! $300 ea. Dad is4lbs. Mom is 8lbs. 4) F &1) M, 8wks. 456-3859

6250 APPLIANCES

$40 SERVICE CALL TheAreas most trusted Appli-ance Repair Service, serv-ing PC, N.P. Engl, Venice.We can fix it! 941-473-9484

2ND HAND TREASUREStoves $95+ Refrig $125+Washers $110+ Dryers $95+

941-475-8489

A/C Rudd Compressor 3Ton, Still in Box, New$200. 941-255-1066

big fridge $350 freezer$235. W/D set $249 deliv-ered. Dryer $90 washer$155 941-626-3102

Compl. Frigidaire kit.-side-by-side 25’frige,dishwhr,over-the stv

micro-WHITE-4 yrs old-exc.cond-all manuals. Will

split. $700 obo for all.(941)-661-9179

Dishwasher, Maytag,White. Ex Cond $60(941)-828-0234

6250 APPLIANCES

DRYER, Maytag w/topdrying cabinet. Exc cond.$300. 941-815-8074.

Full Washer/Dryer Fairlynew. Runs great.$400obo. 9418157017

GE White Upright Freezer17.1cf. $225. (941)-629-3727

MICROWAVE, $75.,WASHER & DRYER,$350., STOVE, $225.,FRIDGE, $175. or ALL for$800. 941-276-3824

Most Washers, Dryers &Refrigerators can be repairedfor $65 or less. No charge ifnot repaired 941- 460 - 0763

NEW CENTRAL AIR.Still in box with warranty.$950. Will deliver.

941-932-3046

REF., Kenmore, side-by-side, water & ice in door,$300/obo. (941)-624-3754 or 258-3598

Refrigerator $250. up-right freezer $200. 941-426-4667

REFRIGERATOR,WHIRLPOOL BLACKside-by-side, w/ water &ice in door. Only 2 yrsold...$325,

941-255-6903

STOVE, MICRO, DW black,exc cond. Pd $2800 sell$1000. 941-815-8074

WASHERS/DRYERS$139. each or

$270. Set 1 Year Warranty. 941-766-0226

Ken Washer & Dryer $100ea● Upright Freezer $85● GE Range $100● Refridg $125

(941)-492-6698

Washer/Dryer, $129 ea.Pair $239. 1 year warran-ty. Excellent cond. Deliv-ery (941)-875-0609

Whirlpool Clothes Washer$70 GE Dryer $70 bothgood cond 941-460-0763

6260 MISCELLANEOUS

**Fresh FLORIDAJumbo SHRIMP

ARRIVING NOW @ $7/LB & UP 941-623-2100

2000 Kubota L2500,4x4, 320hrs, Turf tires, 3.Hitch front weight Spread-er, Box Blade, Mower,Exc. Cond. $8500 863-993-3035 941-769-5390

6260 MISCELLANEOUS

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Pinball & ArcadeCash paid $20-

to $1000 Working or Not (863)-558-0198

Refrigerator Maytag,White SxS. good cond$180 (941)-423-6046

Sewing Machine, Ken-more. Top of the line. $75941-408-4625

Telescope $80. M/W golfclubs $40, Table Saw$100 call 941-323-5863

WORKING LIGHTHOUSE,hand crafted, stands 55”tall $135. (941)-924-7795

6270 WANTED TOBUY/TRADE

A COLLECTOR BUYINGwristwatches & pocketwatches, working or not,jewelry, collectablesknives, swords, weapons,military & fire dept, +ciga-rette lighters, Coins &gold (941)-412-9391

Church Group would liketo buy a used LargeSmoker. (941)-497-6456

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2009 Mazda CX-7 takes sporty routeBy ANN M. JOB

FOR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Don’t be fooled by thelooks of the 2009 MazdaCX-7. While it rideshigher off the pavementthan a sports car does,and it has a tall roof witha 58.6-cubic-foot cargoarea in back, it’s surpris-ingly agile on the road.

Steering response iscrisp, and the CX-7’sturbocharged four-cylinder engine providesgood get up and go.

In fact, sitting behindthe steering wheel, it’seasy for a driver to forgetthat the CX-7 really is a15.3-foot-long crossoversport utility vehicle thatprovides the kind ofpeople- and cargo-carrying functionality ofa Toyota RAV4.

Best of all, the five-passenger CX-7 earnedan across-the-board,five-out-of-five-starsrating for passengerprotection in federalgovernment frontal andside crash testing.

Starting manufacturer’ssuggested retail price,including destinationcharge, is $24,550 for abase, two-wheel driveCX-7. The lowest startingretail price for an all-wheel drive CX-7 is$26,250.

Compare that to the2009 Volkswagen Tiguanthat starts at $24,990with automatic transmis-sion and front-wheeldrive, and the 2009 AcuraRDX, which has a start-ing MSRP, includingdestination charge, of$34,455. The RDX comesstandard with all-wheeldrive and many luxuryfeatures, includingleather-trimmed seatsand power moonroof.

The CX-7, Tiguan andRDX are the onlycrossover SUVs poweredby turbocharged, four-cylinder engines.

Most crossovers, suchas the 2009 Toyota RAV4,are offered with naturallyaspirated four-cylinderand/or V-6 engines. TheRAV4 starts at $22,245with two-wheel drive andfour-cylinder engine.

Intriguingly, the CX-7 isa crossover SUV that hasthe horsepower — 244, tobe exact — of a V-6 and azippy ride, to boot. But itall comes from a four-cylinder engine that’s notreally thrifty with gasoline.

The test CX-7 — a top-of-the-line Grand Tour-ing model with all-wheeldrive and a 4,000-poundoverall weight — wasrated at just 16 miles pergallon in city driving and22 mpg on the highway.This is the same mileagerating that the larger, V-6-powered Honda PilotSUV has.

The only CX-7 power-plant is a 2.3-liter,turbocharged andintercooled, direct-injection four cylinderthat requires premiumgasoline.

It provides a spiritedride, for sure. I zoomedaround town, noticingjust a bit of turbo lagwhen I depressed the

accelerator firmly. Powercame on strongly andwas so well-matched tothe CX-7 that somepassengers thought theCX-7 had a V-6 under thehood.

Peak torque is 258 foot-pounds at 2,500 rpm.This provides a moreimmediate punch ofpower than the 260 foot-pounds of torque at4,500 in the Acura RDX.

Too bad the miles pergallon in the CX-7 aren’tanything to brag about,and the use of premiumgasoline means a fill-upof the 18.2-gallon tankcan cost upwards of $68.

Indeed, even the front-wheel drive CX-7 ratesonly 17/23 mpg, which isless than the Tiguan’shighest rating of 19/26mpg with manualtransmission and two-wheel drive. The onlytransmission in the CX-7is a six-speed automatic.

As they travel, passen-

gers hear the CX-7engine quite a bit, alongwith considerable roadnoise from the standard18-inch tires.

The sounds are expect-ed in a sports car, but ina crossover SUV, they’renot quite as welcome. Iespecially becamefatigued by the ba-boomsounds of the suspensionover highway expansioncracks.

I enjoyed the capablehandling of the CX-7 —the way it swishedthrough mountaintwisties and held its linein long curves. Theweight of the vehicleshifted from one side tothe other in a controlled,predictable way anddidn’t alarm riders. Thesteering was memorable,too, for its accurateresponse.

Sturdy-feeling frontbucket seats added to thesporty atmosphere of thetest CX-7, and, while not

always pleasing, roadbumps were anotherreminder that thiscrossover provides asports car ride sensation.

I’m just not sure howmany shoppers prefersuch a sporty ride in amore than 5-foot-tallcrossover SUV.

Typically, these vehiclesare purchased as alterna-tives to fuel-gulping,truck-based SUVs andmundane minivans.They’re preferred becausethey provide safety andgood views over carsahead and offer traction-enhancing all-wheeldrive and a roomyinterior for people andcargo.

But because they don’tlook like sports cars,buyers don’t usuallyexpect them to ride likesports cars, and the stiffride of the CX-7 isperhaps a limiting issue.

In a comparison of fivecrossover SUVs, Car and

Driver magazine pub-lished an article in Juneranking the CX-7 fourthout of the five. The NissanMurano ranked first.

Sales of the CX-7 seemto have already peaked at41,659 in calendar 2007and are lower this year. Itdoesn’t help that Con-sumer Reports ranks theCX-7’s predicted reliabili-ty as poor.

The test vehicle hadexcellent fit and finish,inside and out. But therear seat cushion wasshort and didn’t providemuch thigh support.

No third row of seats isavailable for the CX-7.Buyers who want a thirdrow need to move up tothe CX-9, which has astarting retail price of$30,490.

The optional rearviewcamera at the tailgate onthe CX-7 tester was agreat help when thevehicle was backing up,and the steeply rakedwindshield was a con-stant visual reminder toeveryone inside the CX-7that this is a sportyvehicle.

All safety equipment,including frontal, side-mounted and curtain airbags, is standard. So areantilock brakes, tractioncontrol and electronicstability control.

Will Dodge Dart hit the spot?Dear Tom and Ray:

Since moving to anothercity, I’ve been strickenwith car problems. First,I had a VW Eurovan,which was great allwinter. But then itneeded a $2,000 air-conditioning unit. Ipromptly sold it. Then Ibought an Acura. It’s anice car, but it doesn’tlike to start. Whilelooking for a Subaru orsomething to replacethe Acura, I came acrossa 1963 Dodge Dart.Because it’s old, I figureit’s got to be verysimple. Fewer partsmeans less can gowrong. Am I correct intrying to go basic? Bythe way, the car has aninteresting history. Itwas owned from 1983 to2003 by Peter DeFazio...the congressman fromOregon’s 4th Congres-sional District. Cool,huh? — Will

Tom: We’ve actuallyseen that very car, Will.We were visiting theCapitol a few years agoto attend a soiree forthe benefit of NationalPublic Radio. PeterDeFazio grabbed us,dragged us through thehalls of Congress, and

insisted that we comeout to the parking lotbehind the Capitol sohe could show off hisDodge Dart.

Ray: And we’re glad tohear that all the therapywe recommended hasworked, and Peter hasfinally been able to letgo of that thing.

Tom: You might notknow this, Will, but untiljust a few years ago, Iowned a beautiful 1963Dodge Dart convertible,which I loved. It wasincredibly reliable. Itstarted every day, andnever gave me amoment’s trouble —until my then-teenageson decided to stopshort in front of a citysnowplow, and turn itinto a snub-nosedsubcompact.

Ray: Well, it was finefor my brother, becausehis daily driving con-sists mostly of putteringhalf a mile up to hisfavorite coffee shop andsitting there until theowner throws him out,and then driving backhome. But if you have toactually DRIVE this car,and it’s necessary foryou to actually BEplaces at specificTIMES, I think this is abad idea, Will.

Tom: Well, what if hejust wants to drive itaround town?

Ray: Will, if you planto drive it 500 miles ayear or less, and arewilling to drive onlybetween 3 and 4 in themorning, when there’sno traffic, then I’d sayfine. But if you’replanning to drive thisthing miles a day, intraffic, I’d argue againstit.

Tom: Why? It’s a tank!Ray: A septic tank.

Modern cars have anti-lock braking systems,electronic stabilitycontrol, air bags, crum-ple zones, reinforceddoors, padded dash-boards. The Dart didn’teven have seat belts!

Tom: Picky, picky.Ray: Will, try putting a

new fuel-pump relay inyour Acura. That’s acommon reason thosecars don’t start in hotweather. If that doesn’tfix it, and you still wantanother car, buy thecheapest new Kia,Hyundai or Suzuki youcan find. Any one ofthose will have tons ofsafety features and along new-car warranty,and — no matter howsmall it is — it’ll be 10times safer than thatDart.

Dear Tom and Ray:My 1997 Honda AccordWagon has 89,702 miles.I’m 82 — I drive 36miles round trip once aweek to bowl. The restof the week, I go toshop, church, clubs, etc.All of that is probably 10miles, total. My problemis that, mostly after the36-mile round tripfollowed by severalstop-and-go errands,the car will not start.The key just doesn’twork. The Honda dealersaid it would cost $350to fix. I’m 82 — I can’tdeal with this stress.Suggestions, please,NOW. I need to go get

my hair cut. Thanks. —Marge

Ray: We’ve beenwaiting to hear fromyou, Marge. Your neigh-bors have been writingto us, complaining thatyour beehive is gettingawfully ragged aroundthe edges.

Tom: You say, “Thekey just doesn’t work.” Iassume you mean thatyou turn the key all theway to the “start”position to start the car,and nothing happens.You get dead silence. Ifthat’s the case — giventhe conditions underwhich this happens —then you probably needa starter motor.

Ray: And that’s about$350. It may cost a littleless at an independentshop than it does at thedealership. If you don’thave an independentmechanic you like andtrust (because if youtrusted this guy, youwouldn’t have written tous and canceled yourhair appointment), youcan find one throughour Mechanics Files.

Tom: You go towww.cartalk.com, clickon the Mechanics Files,and enter your ZIP code

and the word “Honda.”It’ll give you a list ofmechanics in your areawho work on Hondasand have been person-ally recommended byother readers andlisteners of ours.

Ray: Maybe you caneven find a good placewithin walking distanceof your beauty shop,Marge. Then they canswap out your starterwhile you’re sittingunder the hair dryerreading the latest copyof Vogue. Good luck.

Wait! Don’t buyanother car without themechanic’s checklistthat’s included in Tomand Ray’s pamphlet“How to Buy a GreatUsed Car: Secrets OnlyYour Mechanic Knows.”It will help you get agood used car and avoidthe clunkers. Send $4.75(check or money order)to Used Car, P.O. Box536475, Orlando, FL32853-6475.

Got a question aboutcars? Write to Click andClack in care of thisnewspaper, or e-mailthem by visiting the CarTalk Web site atwww.cartalk.com.

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Ford’s Model T hits 100, and people still love ’emBy Robert Nolin

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FORT LAUDERDALE,Fla. — Henry Ford said,“I will build a car for thegreat multitude.”

Did he ever.The car was the Tin

Lizzie, the flivver, thelegendary Ford Model T,and it revolutionizedAmerica, overturning itsrural culture, upendinglabor and marketingphilosophies, sparkingthe growth of roads andbridges and shiftingindustry into overdrivewith the use of theassembly line.

Wednesday marks 100years since the firstModel T hit the street.From 1908 through1927, more than 15million of the affordableTs were built; by 1921they accounted for morethan half the cars in theworld.

“It pretty much putAmerica on wheels,”says Steve Florence ofBoynton Beach, Fla.,

president of Sunny T’s ofSouth Florida Model Tclub.

Florence and a half-dozen club memberscelebrated the car’scentennial by drivingModel Ts and otherhorseless carriages fromWest Palm Beach toCocoa Beach, a 135-milejaunt, at 25 to 35 mph.

Sylvio Cote of FortLauderdale, Fla., has aconnection to the iconicauto that dates to 1926,when he was pho-tographed as a 3-year-old sitting on the run-ning board of a brandnew Model T coupe.Cote, 85, still has thephoto — and a coupe ofthe same model andyear depicted.

The Canadian trans-plant also has a rare1915 coupelet, orconvertible, which hetakes on trips aroundthe region. Like most Tdrivers, Cote sticks toback roads when possi-ble and, though the car

can hit 45 mph, keepsthe throttle at about 30mph for safety reasons.

“You can’t stop themthat readily,” he cau-tions. “Other than thatthe cars run very well.”

A retired machinistand engineer, Cote hasbeen messing withModel Ts for fourdecades, having restoredat least 20. He’s forged areputation as one of thearea’s most skilledModel T mechanics.

“I enjoy just about asmuch working on themas when I’m finished,”he says.

For aficionados, theallure of the Tin Lizzie— lizzie being an old-time term for a depend-able servant — is itsbeguiling unpreten-tiousness.

“I just love the Ts, theyare so simple,” says DickGibbs of Plantation, Fla.,who owns two. “Balingwire, chewing gum anda pair of pliers and youcan fix anything.”

Ford set out to createan easy-to-maintain carfor the masses and,defying the prevailingthinking of the time,aimed for high-volumesales through low price.The first cars cost $850;by 1925 the price haddropped to $260.

The result was almosteveryone could affordone. It reordered thelargely rural nature ofAmerica. Farmersabandoned the muleand used the Model T asa tractor and all-aroundworkhorse. They adapt-ed its 20-horsepowerengine to run mills,pumps, whatever wasneeded.

In an age when mostpeople lived and diedwithin 20 miles of theirbirthplace, the Model Tallowed folks to travel“in God’s great openplaces,” as Ford put it.Though there were fewroads — the prevalenceof Ford’s universal carwould eventually rectify

that — the Model T wasexpressly designed tonavigate over rocks andruts.

With the invention ofthe improved assemblyline in 1913, Fordcreated a new templatefor American industry —and built Model Ts atthe rate of one every 90minutes instead of the12 hours it previouslytook. He also created aneight-hour shift, allow-ing his factories to runthree shifts a day, andpaid workers theunprecedented sum of$5 a day, a princely wagein a time when manypeople made less in aweek. That helped spurthe growth of the middleclass.

When increasingcompetition forced Fordto halt Model T produc-tion in 1927, more than15 million had beensold. Robert Casey,curator of transporta-tion at the Henry FordMuseum in Dearborn,

Mich., says no one reallyknows how many Ts arestill out there, but heestimates their numberto be between 100,000and just under a million.

Typically costing$20,000 to $30,000,Model Ts aren’t asexpensive as otherantique cars.

Gibbs’ two include a1913 depot hack, awooden-sided contrap-tion that served as ataxicab at train stations.The 76-year-old retiredinsurance agent boughthis first Model T (price:$70) in the ’50s as acollege student. Now, hedelights neighbors whenhe tools around in hisTs.

“Everybody loves theirsense of nostalgia,” hesays.

Cote stirs a similarreaction when he takesto the street in hiscoupelet. “People givethumbs up, or clap orsmile,” he says. “They’reall happy to see it.”

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7210 TOYOTA

1997 TOYOTA CAMRYLE, 144k mi., Good Cond!$2900. ***SOLD!***

1995 Toyota Tercel, 2 dr.Auto, AC, Stereo, Xtraclean! Asking $2400.(941)-575-7843 dlr

1997 Camry LE V619/26 MPG 84K mi WellMaintained by slow dri-ving eldery gentelman“OLD Man” $5300 (941)-497-4300

1998 TOYOTA AVALON,FULLY LOADED, LOCAL

TRADE $5,988941-766-0050 Dealer

2001 Chevy Prism LSI, 4cyl Auto Loaded 58K$5950 (941)-214-8618

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2007 Toyota Camery LEV6, loaded, leather, moonroof, red, 37,000 miles.will sell for 18,325. 941-876-4033

7220 VOLKSWAGEN

2001 Volkswagon JettaVR6, loaded. $6,499,(941)-204-7532

7250 ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES

1961 Thunderbird, 1988Jaguar XJS w/350engine, $9,500. Willseperate! (941)-740-6801

1978 AMX Very Rare,Orig paint $2,995.Best time 5-6pm(941)-426-8166

1981 CHEVY EL CAMINO,350 Motor. Good Shape!$5,500. (941)-916-5061

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1996 Saturn, 4 dr.; 5spd. AC. Stereo. GASSAVER. $1,200. Nice car.(941)-255-0097

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7270 AUTO PARTS/ACCESSORIES

GMC 20” Wheels& Tires, $1500.(941)-505-0524

New Nitto truck tires, (4),w/chrome 8 lug wheels,cost $2200, sell $1250.(941)-613-1313

Riding Lawnmower $495.New bedliners, any sz$175. 941-626-3102

TIRE 225-70-R15 on 5 lugwhite spoke rim $45.941-270-1073

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TIRES & WHEELS 18” likenew (off ‘07 Toyota Tun-dra) $500 (941)-416-4574

7290 VANS

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1996 DODGE CONV.2500, Exc. cond. Alwaysserviced. Loaded.$1350. (941)-475-4729

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1997 FORD WINDSTARseats 8, air front & back,51,000 mi. P/W, P/D,Pwr. driver seat, stereo/cassette, tile, keylessentry, asking $3500. Alsoautomatic wheelchair liftJazzi Motorized Chair incl.if needed. 941-255-9304.

1998 CHEVY MINI VANgood condition. $2600.Call 941-979-9806

2000 DODGE GRANDCARAVAN, 99K, new tires$3500 (941)-697-5316

2002 Ford Windstar“Sport Edition”. Loaded,ONLY 35K, MUST SELL.$6,995. 575-7843 dlr

2002 Honda Odyssey,clean, great cond.,leather, TV & DVD, fullfinancing avail. $9600/obo. (941)-769-1027

2003 OLDS SilhouetteV6, F&R air, loaded, 1owner, 99K hwy. nicecond. $3250. 204-3069.

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2006 DODGE CARAVAN,20K, wheelchair ramp,$15,500 (941)-475-4014

2006 Dodge Grand Cara-van SXT, 20,500 mi. fac-tory warr. quad seating,elec. side doors, loaded,$12,450 (941)-979-6234

7290 VANS

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7300 TRUCKS/PICK-UPS

1989 CHEVY S-10 pick up1/2 ton, 132K mi. $1400obo. 760-608-0978.

1995 Ford F-150, Light-ning, red, loaded, a/c,auto, 90K mi., garaged.$9,500, (941)-661-0254

1998 FORD RANGEREDGE TONEAU COVERSALE PRICED $5988941-766-0050 Dealer

2001 Mazda Ext. Cab,V6, Auto, Loaded, LowMiles, $4,895. PRO-POWER AUTO SALES(941)-627-8822

2003 GMC Sonoma 2 WD46K mi. AC 4cyl. auto$7000. 941-830-0938.

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2004 Chevy Silverado1500, V-6, cold A/C,Auto, longbed, PS/PBGood Condition $3850.obo **SOLD**

2004 Silverado, 42K mi,6 cyl. 5 spd., AC, Sht.bed, new tires, wholesale$7,295. 575-7843 dlr

2005 Silverado LS 15002wd Reg Cab. Topper,Loaded, Tow Pkg, 38K mi$11500 (317)-270-7283or (941)-412-0278

2006 Toyota Tundra 4drMaroon 44Kloaded$18,500 (941)-586-9893

2007 Toyota Tundra SSSeries, 5.7L 22.5K miexc cond. $17,900941.628.8250

7305 SPORT UTILITY/VEHICLES

1985 Ford Bronco, 4X4,auto, runs great $1,850obo, (941)-628-3408Dealer

2000 Ford Explorer XLT,83k, fully loaded, extraclean, allum. wheels,$4,950 941-916-2842

2001 FORD Escape, 4 dr,6 cyl., cheap on gas.$3300. (863)-474-1205

2002 BUICK REN-DEZVOUS CX, White,Low mi. Exc. Cond!

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2002 FORD EXPLOREREDDIE BAUER

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2002 HYUNDAI SANTAFE XTRA CLEAN, ONLY

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2004 GMC Yukon SLT4X4, leather, moon roof,towing pkg, 3rd row seat,6 pk CD, DVD, 60K mi.Non smoker, no pets$17,500 (863)-993-1860

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7310 4 X 4'S

1988 Chevy Pickup Runsgood, 4sp, 33in tires,Perf work truck $1200 ortrade (863)-558-0198

1996 Dodge Ram 25004X4 w/V10 Magnum AutoTrans. Looks good. Runsgreat. $1800/OBO.941-875-0463, 629-6158

2002 Grand CherokeeLaredo 4x4, 102k, GreyV8, Tow pkg. Loaded!$5,950 o.b.o.276-0814

PLATFORM SWAMPBUGGY w/ Hydrolic Steer-ing, CD Player & Storage!$4800. (941)-815-3812

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30’ Searay 1980, twin330hp Mercs, All Options$18,900. 941-204-0441

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10’ Jon boat w/5hp Nis-san motor, fair cond.$500. (941)-639-5877

7334 OUTBOARD/MARINE ENGINES

Evinrude motor 18hp$400 obo

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10,000 lb boat lift, up to24’, 2 mins from harbor,$170mo. 941-235-4738

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60’ $9FT/MO.941-270-1449

7339 CANOES/KAYAKS

GHEENEE 15.5’ trailer,4HP motor, extra’s,$1795. 941-258-0890.

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2003 Harley Dyna LowRider, 4K orig. mi., black& chrome, senior owned,have title, $10,900,(941)-637-76592004 HARLEY DAVIDSONCustom Softail, Exc.Cond! $10,750. 941-637-8881 or 812-204-30242005 HD Softtail Custom5100 mi, lots of goodies$14,000. 941-426-1958


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2003 Suzuki Z400$2,500. 2000 Yamaha125 Breeze + extra partsbike - $1,100. Both exc.cond. (941) 628-9928

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2008 Jayco, Melbourne28’ Class C, Loaded, 5K,$68,500. obo 743-2555

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DALLAS (MCT)— Highfuel costs have createdan economic challengefor boaters, but industryspokesmen say theboating lifestyle is sofirmly entrenched thatenthusiasts are willing tomake sacrifices else-where to finance time onthe water.

Of 2,400 boaterssurveyed on behalf of theNational Marine Manu-facturers Association,only 1 percent said theydo not plan to use theirboats in ’08 because offuel costs.

Boat dealer Tommy

Yetts of Rockwall Marinein Rockwall, Texas, saidfuel efficiency hasbecome more of an issuefor today’s boaters.Luckily, the marineindustry has responded.Modern outboards boast35 to 40 percent betterfuel efficiency than theircounterparts from just afew years ago. Some ofthe big V-6 outboardsclaim mileage as high asfour mpg, depending onhow the boat is used.

“My customers are notconcerned with downsiz-ing their boats — at leastnot yet,” Yetts said, “but

they are interested intechnology that allowsthem to save fuel. Noviceboaters, in particular,can save money bylearning the proper wayto trim their boat formaximum efficiency.”

For convenience,many urban and subur-ban boaters store theircraft in the water at afavorite marina, butYetts recommends a liftsystem that supports theboat in a sling, out ofthe water. Otherwise, hesaid, the boat should behauled out at least oncea week so the hull can

be cleaned to removealgae growth.

“A dirty hull results in asignificant decrease inefficiency,” Yetts said. “Onmany of the newerengines, you can buy acomputerized instrumentthat monitors fuelconsumption and lets youknow, without question,which speed and trim aremost efficient. For mostrigs, we advise runningat mid-throttle formaximum efficiency —that’s usually 4,000 to4,500 rpm.”

The fuel flow monitorstarts at about $300 but

will save money with fuelsavings over the life ofthe boat. A globalpositioning system isbuilt into many high-endsonar units and alsosaves money by plottingthe most direct routefrom your fishing hole tothe boat ramp.

Slow sales result ingood consumer pricesand the summer boatshow has always beenthe place to find abargain as dealers offerclearance prices on thisyear’s models in themiddle of the summerboating season.

It was one of thosemornings: I over-slept and found

myself rushing aroundthe house gatheringgear while I madebreakfast. I burned mybreakfast, made a messon the stove and waspromptly reprimandedby the “boss.” But I wasin a hurry and didn’twant to be late meetinga friend for a day’sfishing, so I ignored thescolding, grabbed mystuff and flew out thedoor. As I drove to themeeting spot, I made amental inventory of mygear and was pleasedwith myself because Iremembered everything— sort of.

I grabbed a couple offly rods off the rackbecause they werealready set up withleaders and flies,although they weren’tthe ones I really wantedto use that day. I knewwe were going to becasting poppers tosmall tarpon we hadlocated up a well-known creek and the

rods I brought would betoo light to use effec-tively. But they wererigged and ready to fish,and I was too lazy to setup the others. So Istruggled that morningcasting bulky poppersinto a headwind. Mycasts weren’t as long asthey should have beenand I worked muchharder than I wouldhave if I brought theproper gear. How muchtime did I save? None,really, because I had allthe time in the world toset up the rods once wereached our fishingspot.

I did entice a fewtarpon to smack mypopping flies, but theypromptly jumped off. I

chalked it up to “smalltarpon are hard to keepon.” But the reality wasthat my hook pointswere dull, so I couldn’tset the hook into thefish properly. I knowbetter; if this were acharter trip, I wouldhave sharpened thehooks as part of myregular routine. But Iwas fishing for fun andcouldn’t be botheredrummaging through mygear bag for the file.

Then I examined myleader and found itfrayed — abraded bytarpon mouths — andcommented to mybuddy that I shouldprobably replace itbefore I lose a fish. Ialso noticed that I had acouple of casting (wind)knots in the classsection of the leader.But I didn’t feel likemessing around retyingeverything, so I contin-ued to fish. I didn’t landa fish. I lost every one Ihooked and eventuallybroke off my fly. I’d liketo tell you that I didn’tcare and that hooking

the fish was enough forme, but I’d be lying. Thetruth is, my lazinesscost me a couple of fishthat day.

Big deal, you mightthink; it’s just a coupleof fish. But it’s a badhabit to get into andmaybe even an expen-sive or dangerous one.Laziness takes on a lifeof its own; it starts withminor inconveniencesand grows until some-thing drastic occurs.Gear gets ruinedbecause you’re too tired(lazy) at the end of atrip to properly rinseand clean it. Outboardmotors fail becauseflushing them at theend of a long, hot dayon the water takes toomuch effort. Being toolazy to go the extrablock or so out of theway to top off yourboat’s fuel tank mightcost you a scary timestranded on the water.You get the point.

I know it’s a stretch togo from sharpening ahook to being strandedat sea, but stuff hap-

pens because we gettoo complacent, toocasual about seriousmatters, and toocareless to take thenecessary time to dothings properly. Everytime we set out on thewater should be treatedseriously, because therecan be very seriousconsequences to thethings we are too lazy todeal with when theyshould be dealt with.

I lost a very largesnook once whilefishing with a fairly wellknown fly fisherman.He poled me along ashoreline until wespotted the big snookon a sandy spot. Heworked hard getting meinto position so I couldcast. I performedadmirably and droppedthe fly where it shouldhave been and thesnook turned and ate it.I set the hook, movedthe fish away frompotential snags andbegan the battle. Thenmy line simply partedand the fish was gone.“What happened?” my

partner asked. “I didn’ttie on a bite tippetbecause I was in a hurryto get rigged. The leadersimply wore through,” Isheepishly replied.“Rod, you’re a dumb(expletive deleted). Getup here and pole mearound, you’re done forthe day,” was hisresponse. So I spent therest of the day polinghim around while hemumbled things aboutmy ancestry. He caughtfish while I poled andpoled and poled …

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The Fumbling FishermanTOM JOHNSON

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Reader PhotosWho’s been catching what where . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4

Boating Safety — BILL HEMPELThere is danger in being alone in a boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 5

Outdoor Adventures — G.B. KNOWLESSeparating the stags from the hinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 6

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Fly Fishing — CAPT. ROD WALINCHUSFly fishing Charlotte Harbor’s sandbars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 8

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Fall is in the airand you can feelit. This time of

year redfish get thewonderful notion toschool and scurryabout almost anysouthwest Floridashallow water flat thatis holding some typeof bait for them to eat.It is without a doubtmy favorite time of theyear to fish and if youcan find a school ofthese solid goldbeauties, you are in fora treat. Such was thecase on a recent kayaktrip instigated specifi-cally to check out anarea that severalanglers told me held atleast one school ofreds. The water hascooled considerablyand the humidity is abit lower than it hasbeen, and both add upto an even morepleasant time on thewater. If the wind willjust behave we shouldbe in for a terrific nextcouple of months offishing. And withschooling reds appear-ing all over the place,an angler usually doesnot have to travel farto find some greatfishing action.

On a recent kayaktrip, we discovered aredfish school no morethan a quarter of milefrom the spot we putin. In fact, we owe theredfish school discov-ery to a passing flatsboat that at first, I wasnot too happy aboutrunning by us. Whenyou are in a kayak it isso quiet and peacefulthat the nearby sound

of an outboard motorwill sometime spoilthe moment. To befair, the boater wascourteous and stayedat least a couple ofhundred yards awayfrom where we werefishing. The boatactually did us a favorbecause the noisecaused a school ofabout 40 or so redfishto “hump up” about a100 yards from where Iwas fishing. Withoutthat disturbance, Imay have never seenthe school. I do notbelieve that I havepaddled any fasterthan I did that morn-ing in order to get overto the fish before theydisappeared. Actually,the school turned a bitand started headingdirectly at me and I gotnervous because theredfish were movingfast and I knew Iwould most likely onlyhave one shot at theschool and I did notwant to blow theopportunity. But luckwas with me and theExude dart was pickedup immediately by ahungry red and the funstarted. By chance,North Port residentGeorge Yock wasfishing out of his kayak

and within callingdistance, so I yelled forhim to come over.Before the schoolmoved out of rangeYock hooked up aswell. It is always a treatto sight fish and watcha good-sized fish crasha lure or bait. Often,the blowups arealmost scary-loud andalways entertaining.

A couple of thingsabout schoolingredfish: They are oftenhard to spot. Looking alot like a school ofmullet or even amarauding school ofjacks, it takes time onthe water to identify

them. But once yousee a school of redfishmoving along a flat, itbecomes more obvi-ous what kind ofschool it is. If you arenot sure it is a schoolof reds, sometimes youcan intentionally makea bit of noise and theywill raise or “humpup.” Mullet or jacks donot behave that way.So if you see a schoolof fish close by andyou are not sure whatthey are, making a bitof noise with yourkayak paddle or if youare in a flats skiff,picking your trollingmotor up where the

prop will cavitateslightly will often giveyou a clue. Though, itis a fine line betweenmaking too muchnoise or not enough.

Usually these redfishschools are movingand foraging for food.Unless you have aquantity of bait tochum with, youcannot stop theschool. That is wherethe boat folks withgood livewells have anadvantage over thekayak gang. But thereare livewell systemsavailable for kayaks ifyou want to spend themoney and take the

trouble to install one.And kayakers, catchinga couple of ladyfish,cutting them up andusing them to chumwith will often stop aredfish school in itstracks, and ditto forcut-up shrimp. Theschooling phenome-non won’t last long, soget out there now.Until next time, tightlines and keep yourpaddle in the water.

Gene Kingery is anavid angler and haslived in SouthwestFlorida for the past 10years. You can contactGene at [email protected].

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mast of his sailboat,which was aground onthe Johnson Shoal.Three fatalities and onenear fatality, all in amonth and all wherethere was only oneperson onboard theboat.

I have often said thatboaters just do notrealize the dangersassociated with boating.

While many beginnersare totally oblivious tothe dangers, experi-enced boaters aresometimes just as baddue to a casualapproach that comesfrom being too comfort-able and confident. Nomatter how well youthink you are equippedand prepared, there isalways the potential forthe unexpected. Therapid onset of badweather, a mechanicalproblem, running out offuel, a fire, beingovercome by carbonmonoxide, sufferingfrom heat stroke,running aground, fallingoverboard without a

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We really don’tdo a verygood job of

naming animals,particularly fish. I’mnot just talking aboutindividual species;rather we don’t delin-eate male and femaleanimal names withmuch consistency.

The dog and the foxare close relatives andthe males are calleddogs but the femaleshave different names.We call the fairer fox avixen and the femaledog a bitch. Neither ofthese terms seemparticularly flatteringto women — or toman’s best friend,feminine as she wellmay be.

We don’t have to gomuch further than thehousehold menagerieto find flaws in thisnaming process. Foras skewed as we arewith dogs, it’s worsewith cats.

Male lions make itsimple; we call themlions and the female ofthe species is a lioness.The same holds fortigers and tigresses, butwe have no suchfemale and malenames for leopards andI don’t know what youcall a female bobcat.

All of this canbecome quite confus-ing. We call cattlebulls and cows, alongwith many gameanimals. But thisgender name applica-tion can get hazy.

In Africa mostantelopes are calledbulls and cows. How-ever, the impaladeviates from thissimple plan. Sheep

and goats are calledrams and ewes. But forsome reason, theimpala, unlike otherantelope, also bearssuch sheepish titles.

When it comes to thewild deer of NorthAmerica both the elkand the moose arecalled bulls and cows.These critters are notmuch different fromwhitetail deer, or thedeer of other lands, butthey bear the gendernames of bovines, aspecies they are notclosely related to.

In North America wecall the male deer abuck and the female adoe. But in Europe,rabbits and hares arealso called thusly. Awhitetail buck is closelyrelated to a bull elk, butthe buck rabbit is astretch.

The large wild stagsof Europe and Asiahave gender names oftheir own. The male isa stag and the female isa hind.

Like cats, not allanimals are fortunateto imbue such propergender names butbirds are ripe withthem. A male duck is adrake and a female is ahen. Chickens, andmost wild poultry, goby rooster and hen.

A female turkey is a

hen and a gobbler, ortom, is the male. Butwe have yet to travelthis road well. Theclosest we have cometo designating fish as tomale and female istheir counterpart inswine and cattle.

For instance, we docall the male dolphin(the fish, not Flipper) abull and the female acow. But this is easy todo. The bull dolphin islarger than the cow andhas a different bodyshape, so we don’t haveto, ahem, checkbeneath its skirts todetermine gender.

Other than thisgaudy tropical game-fish most piscatorialprizes seem nearlydevoid of the nomen-clature of gender. Butthe tournamentcircuits may be aboutto change all of that.

Still as gender identi-fication slowly comesto fish we will surelyscrew that up too. Thebass fishing fraternityis already making agood run at that.

It made sense to callmale dolphin bulls but—in the bass world —we don’t do that. Weborrow from porcinegender designationsbut in an odd manner.

A male pig is a hog(or a boar) and afemale is a sow, sothat’s easy enough. Inthe bass world it getsconfusing.

Largemouth buffslike to call females,properly so, sows.Where bass are con-cerned, the female ismuch larger than themale, so the title sowis proper. But bassfans also call all biglargemouths hogs (orhawgs), ala the malepig.

This mix up ingender identificationjust can’t be allowed tocontinue to the rest offishdom. After all, noone calls a female deera buck or a male a doe.

But it gets a bitharder with other fishspecies.

Snook and grouperboth change sexes as

they grow older andlarger. Large snook areall females and biggrouper are males.

In this case, weprobably need to lookto the bird world forgender nomenclature.Among birds of prey,the female falcon isone third larger thanthe male but thatsmaller bird still wearsthe pants in the familyand gets a specialdesignation.

Females of this groupare called falcons andmales are known astiercels. Falconers oftenprefer the smaller,quicker, tiercels to flyafter agile game.

The French call the

wedded bliss of a largewoman to a smallerman a “marriage ofhawks.” Small instature as the teircelmay be, he still runsthe show.

With apologies to theladies, the word sowseems fine for a big oldtarpon or snook. But Ihope we don’t startcalling the small onesboars.

Still, I can’t help butwonder if the littleguys can rememberbirthdays.

G.B. Knowles is anaward-winning out-door writer. He haswritten for more than25 newspapers andmagazines.

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Maybe it was thefact that wejust gotten

back from Maui, ormaybe it was becausewe had not practicedfor the Classic tourna-ment, it’s hard to say,but it was real hard toget excited aboutfishing this tourna-ment. That does notmean we did not havevery good results,though.

A two-day tourna-ment on Lake Kissim-mee usually brings myfishing interest to newlevels. Especially since Iheard that the waterwas running from Tohoon down through theHighway 60 lock on thesouth end of the chain.For some reason,

though, it was hard toget motivated. I guesscoming back fromMaui and being mar-ried had my attentionelsewhere for the firsttime I can remembersince I have beentournament fishing.Nonetheless, Missy andI headed out for a dayof practice on Friday.

We didn’t exactly getan early start. We made

sure her youngest gotoff to school, and thenloaded up the truck forour weekend trip. Wehit the water to startfishing about 9:45 a.m.Even though I revisitedmany of my old spotsfrom the past where wecaught a lot of basswhen the water wasmoving, we had verylittle success. As amatter of fact, wecaught only three fish— one that would nothave measured therequired length.

After some discus-sion that evening, wedecided to stick to ourgame plan and notwander off somewherein search of fish. Weheaded to the Tohocanal to work over a

few spots I knew there.This proved to be avery good move earlyin the day for us.

On her first two casts,Missy put two fish inthe boat. Not giants,but a very good way tostart the day. I man-aged to get one more,and then the bite shutoff. I decided weneeded to move up thecanal closer to the lockto see if anyone wasfishing by the postedwaters. As usual,someone was there. Iworked back down thecanal to some spotswith grass lines extend-ing out off the edge ofthe canal. My first threecasts with a Carolinarig were rewarded withthree fish. One had to

go back because it wastoo small, but the othertwo were keepers.

After watching meget two more in thewell, Missy decided tothrow across the canaland let the water moveher bait down thebank. Two casts later,she had two more inthe well. Consideringall the fish we werecatching, we were notgetting anything withany real size. We madethe decision to rundown into the top endof Hatchineha to see ifwe could find somebigger fish.

After spending anhour and a half hittingsome very reliableareas and not catchinga single fish, we made

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Fish have spread throughoutGasparilla Sound as well asBull and Turtle bays.

The Jug Creek area ofnorthern Pine Island Sound isholding fish.

The snapper bite has beengood on many of ournearshore artificial reefs.

Tarpon are working baitoutside Turtle Bay and offCape Haze Point.

There are fish along thesandbar and outer islandsfrom Alligator Creek to PirateHarbor.

Fish have started to moveonto the shorelines of theeast and west walls.

There are fish in Turtle Bayand along the bar of thelower west wall.

Few reports. There are black drumthroughout the canals andSpanish mackerel at theAlligator Creek reef.

Fish are beginning to schoolup in small pods on area barsystems like the one on theeast side and outside Bulland Turtle bays.

Small schools of fish arebeginning to move from thebeaches onto bar systemsand inside dock structures.

There are scattered fishthroughout Turtle Bay.

Spanish mackerel reports arecoming from 1 to 5 miles offthe beaches.

Tarpon should begin feedingheavily in the Harboranywhere from the 20-foothole to Turtle Bay. Look for thebirds.

Good reports are coming fromthe Smokehouse Bay area ofMatlacha.

The shorelines in Lemon Baynear the Palm Island Ferryhave been producing bigfish.

The Three Sisters area ofGasparilla Sound has beengood fishing the deep waterjust off the Intracoastal.

African pompano are mixedwith gag and scamp grouperon hard bottom at 80 feet.

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Charlotte Harbor is rifewith sandbars, many aretiny and some literally

go on for miles. The largerbars protect fertile shallowflats behind them and thesmaller ones seem to justappear in an area of deeperwater. Boaters new to the areaand unaware of their presenceoften find themselves sudden-

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strewn all around their boats.In a way, sandbars act as fish

magnets and are great spotsfor fly fishermen interested insight fishing. Seeing fish, thefly and the “take” is a good partof the allure of fly fishing.

The edges of sandbars,especially the edges that abutdeeper water, often act ashighways for cruising fish. Fishnaturally follow the edgespicking off any prey item theymay run across.

Tidal stages play an impor-tant role in knowing exactly

where to fish a particularbar, although the

outside edge is almostalways a good place

to start. A largebar that

protects a

huge flat systemwill often find fish leaving theflat by crossing the bar as thetide drops and both the bar andflat get shallower. Manygamefish will cross the deepsections of the bar on their wayoff the flat looking for thesafety of open water. The flyfisherman positioned near oneof these escape routes is likelyto see and get shots at manyfish. Conversely, the same istrue at the start of the incom-ing tide. Fish, eager to forage onthe flat, will seek the deepercuts in the bar to enter the flatsystem offering opportunitiesfor the fly fisherman in theright place.

Later as the water depthincreases, fish can crossanywhere over most bars orcruise the bar itself lookingfor something to eat. Oftenredfish will cruise the lightbottom looking for smallcrabs, shrimp, clams andanything edible. A small crab

pattern is a good choicefor the fly fisher

targetingthese

fish. Castahead of the fish andallow the imitation to sink tothe bottom and as the fishapproaches, bump the fly so it“puffs” up some of the sand.Even a redfish alerted to yourpresence will usually grabwhat it perceives a quicksnack as it swims by. SmallClouser Minnows fished inthe same manner also workwith regularity.

Anglers unfamiliar with theidiosyncrasies of a particularbar should look to the deeperedges during most tidal stages— something is usually alwayshappening there. A pod oftarpon may follow the con-tours of the edge hoping for aneasy meal. They seem naturallydrawn to routes where lightmeets dark, especially if thedeeper water is in that 3- to 6-foot range. Snook, especiallybig ones, will often lie inambush off a deeper edge.Many fly fishermen have takenthe biggest snook of their livesfrom such places.

Cobia also favor bars andcan often be seen with the

many cow nose raysthat search the

sandfor edibles. If youshould happen to see a largeray be prepared to see a cobiaor two trailing it. This set-up isprobably the inshore flyfisherman’s best opportunityat a large cobia. Schools oflarge jacks, those 10- to 20-pound tackle busters, will alsocruise the edges of bars andmake raiding dashes afterwhatever baits ventures infront of them. Ladyfish, trout,pompano, mackerel,sheepshead and even a straypermit have all been caughtoff the edges of bars. Somevery large sharks have beenknown to prowl these verysame edges, much to thechagrin of wading anglers.

Working sandbars is aneffective way to search forgamefish this time of year. Thesurprises found on and aroundthese bars make for interestingdays and possibly, the story ofa lifetime.

Capt. Rod Walinchus is anauthor, illustrator, fly-tyer andcharter guide specializing infly-fishing.

Fly fishing CharlotteHarbor’s sandbars

FLY FISHING

CAPT. ROD WALINCHUS

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pleasure? When youreturn from your fishingtrips are you sometimesbruised, battered and alittle bloodied? It seemsthat there are fewfishing trips from whichI return unscathed.Nicks and cuts, bruisesand bumps, usuallyminor in nature, are apart of fishing. I sup-pose it shouldn’t be asurprise that a pastimethat matches wet-decked, moving boatswith flopping, slipperyfish, tools with sharppoints and blades andparticipants who oftenget really excited inbrief moments of rapid-fire action should resultin a few injuries.

Most of my fishinginjuries are related tohandling and unhook-ing fish. I’ve gotten somany line cuts that theoutsides of my pinkyfingers on both handsnow sport permanentscarring, but the linesstill cut through. Theteeth, dorsal spines andgill covers of fish havesliced, stabbed andgouged various finger-tips, usually while I’vebeen trying to unhookrowdy, uncooperativespecimens. I beganusing unhooking toolson my offshore fishingtrips some 20 years agoand immediately foundthat my hands sufferedfar fewer injuries, butfor some reason I’ve notused these simple andeffective tools asdiligently on inshoretrips and it’s whilehandling fish in theHarbor that I suffermost.

Some fish are more

likely to create injurythan are others. Sharksand barracuda havefearsome reputationsand while it’s true theirteeth are capable ofinflicting seriouswounds, I’ve so farmanaged to avoid themthrough hundreds ofencounters with each. Ashark inflicted one ofmy longest-lastingfishing injuries, but itwasn’t as dramatic as amessy bite. I’d grabbeda smallish (3-foot)blacktip behind thehead and was lifting itonto the gunwale forunhooking when theunhappy animalthrashed at just theright time to bounce myright elbow squarelyinto the rub rail of myskiff, resulting in apainful case of tenniselbow that took wellover a year to cure.Nobody offered to buythe movie rights to thatrather boring story —not enough blood, Isuppose.

We all know thatstingrays are capable ofcausing great bodilyharm or even death, butso far I’ve been spared astingray barbing(though I’m probablynow jinxing myself bymentioning it). Catfish,however, have gotten intheir licks on myappendages on plentyof occasions. Saltwatercatfish venom mightnot be quite as toxic asstingray venom, butthat’s little comfort tothe recipient of a goodbarbing. My personalbest catfish encountercame when I flipped acatfish off a hook whileaiming the fish over-board, only to have itland on the gunwale

and flop at just the righttime to send itselfcareening back inboardagainst my thigh, wherethe dorsal fin sunk to itsbase and held while thefish wiggled vigorously.My customers werewatching the show, as Istood motionless forthe few seconds it tookmy brain to registerwhat had happened.Fortunately, I was ableto grab the fish and ripit out of my leg whilekeeping the foul lan-guage to myself.

Sometimes thewounds I’ve sufferedhave been self-inflicted,and two of my betterattempts at self-mutila-tion have come onoffshore excursions. Onone trolling trip, ayoung angler hooked,fought and landed abeautiful amberjack ofapproximately 50pounds. The fish wasgaffed by our mate,swung aboard, laid outon deck and bopped onthe skull with a billyclub. Wanting to helpthe parents pose theirchild with the fish, I leftthe helm and venturedonto the back deck. Ifigured I’d repositionthe gaff near the headof the amberjack so theyoungster could moreeasily pick the fish up.To steady the fish onthe rocking deck, Iplaced my left hand onthe side of its head,then took the gaff in myright hand and stuck itsquarely into the backof my left middle finger,hitting the bone per-fectly dead center.There was surprisinglylittle pain consideringthe amount of blood,and equally surprisingwas that the later X-ray

showed only a smallbone chip.

One of my leastgraceful moments cameon another offshore tripwhere, for reasonswhich now escape me,I decided that it wasimportant I leave thehelm station at theforward end of thecabin and come run-ning out onto the backdeck. As I left the cabin,I took and extra-vigorous bounding leapout and managed to sailhigh enough in the airto catch my foreheadsquarely on the over-hanging lip of flybridge. The result: Myfeet continued at a runout into the cockpitwhile my head stoppedcold, and I fell flat ontomy back onto thefiberglass deck right inthe middle of sixpassengers. There wassilence from all aboard,probably while the crewwas trying to figure outwho was going to runthe boat back to shore,until my vision returnedand I was able towobble to my feet. Justcall me “Grace.”

Let’s go fishing!Captain Allen owns

and operates the KingFisher Fleet of sightseeingtour boats, deep seafishing charter boats andback bay guide boatslocated at Fishermen’sVillage Marina in PuntaGorda. He can be reachedby phone at 941-639-

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My father alwayssaid, “Don’tstart a fight you

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Craig motored us outto some of the well-known structure / reefareas that lie within twomiles west of BocaGrande Pass. We startedout the morning trollingon rough wind-drivenwater. Captain Batesrigged up two deep-diving plugs to run atdifferent levels. Then headded his personalfavorite — a gold andsilver spoon — to sparkthe interest of any heavyhitters near the surface.

My first strike (we tookturns) was a little tunny,sometimes mistakenlycalled, bonito (and viceversa). For their size,little tunny are high-energy fighters thatcould easily jump aweight class and win thetitle. The source of theirstrength is plenty ofoxygen-rich blood. Aftera hearty struggle, Imanaged to get the littletunny in the boat. Butclutching him for a quickphoto was like trying tohold a politician to acampaign promise.Slippery! Back in thewater, the tunny spedaway like we were just abump in the road.

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relatively soft mouthsand that means bloodspurts are almostinevitable. Because ofclumsy dehooking of theboyfriend’s fish, I left anugly red splatter designall over Craig’s nicewhite boat deck, and myshirt, and everythingelse. It’s been awhilesince I had to cleanspackled fish blood offmy sunglasses.

The annual fallmigration of kings is justwarming up. If youhaven’t tried this type offishing before I recom-mend you hire a localcharter captain for a tripout. It’s an adrenalinerush you won’t soonforget.

Everybody loves tolatch onto a Spanishmackerel — unless youforgot to tie on yoursteel leader that morn-ing. Spanish mackerel’srazor sharp dentistrywill cut through monoin a flash. They arevoracious feeders thatsend bait pods into afrenzied state. If youspot frothy water and

diving birds Spanishmackerel are usually theculprits.

Craig did hook oneheavyweight that day —a 15-pound crevallejack. Those of you whohave done battle withthese warrior fish knowthat they are powerfulopponents. Jacks of thissize usually travel inpairs, and for a briefinterval we had a duelhook-up on the boat.Mine, of course, brokeoff. Even on the medi-um-sized tackle we wereusing that day the jackprovided a muscle-flexing challenge forCraig. Forget yourexercise program at thegym. A jack a day willkeep your fat away.

I doubt whether ouradventure last Saturdaywill go down as one ofthe great sea battles ofhistory, but my mindwill hang onto thememory for a long time.So will my body. Wheredid I leave those icy hotpatches?

Tom Johnson, theFumbling Fisherman, isan award-winningoutdoor humor writer.You can contact Tom [email protected].

boarding ladder,hypothermia, blunttrauma, a severe cut,etc. I could go on andon with possible emer-gencies that can pop upwithout warning.

When you are out onthe water alone,remember, you arealone! There is no oneto help you. Think twiceabout the possibleemergencies I listedabove. Think onceabout the emergencywith you alone on theboat, and think the

second time abouthaving a companionalong. Which situationdo you prefer? Whenyou are alone, you notonly are without help,you are also a long wayand a long time fromreceiving any help.Depending on howdisabled you or yourboat are, you might noteven be capable ofcalling for help. Some ofyou may have read thearticle written by theFumbling Fisherman inwhich he chronicled hisbrush with death inbusy Charlotte Harbor.A pleasant day alonefishing his favorite

haunts almost resultedin hypothermia anddrowning. All on ashallow body of waterwith lots of passing boattraffic. Trust me boaters,you do not want to bealone on your boat. Calla friend to join you.Even a boating novicecan provide assistancein most emergencysituations. Anothergood idea is to join aboating or fishing cluband plan your outingswith other boaters.

If for some reason youjust have to be on thewater alone, I have twosuggestions for you.First, be sure to leave a

float plan. A float plan isa simple form indicatingwhere you will beboating and the antici-pated time of return.Forms for a float planare distributed in theU.S. Power Squadronsbasic boating class.Without a form, you cansimply write out theinformation on yourown. Leave the floatplan with a friend. Ifyou fail to return withinreason of the anticipat-ed return time, thefriend should notify themarine authorities. Thedescription of whereyou are boating will alsoassist the search team

by identifying a searcharea. Secondly but mostimportantly, wear yourlife jacket! Danger isalways near and seldomgives you a warning. Ifyou are alone on a boat,you are in danger at alltimes. There are lifejackets availabledesigned for comfortand freedom of move-ment while being worn.They are no more bulkythan a pair of sus-penders or a belt. Theyinflate at the simple pullof a cord, or automati-cally upon contact withwater. If you are goingto be boating alone, youshould be wearing a life

jacket at all times. Withthese new comfortabletypes available, there isno reasonable excusenot to be wearing one. Itis a real gamble for alone boater to bewithout a life jacket.Like Dirty Harry said, “Tell me, do you feellucky today?” If you aregoing to rely on beinglucky, then I guess theproper response wouldbe “you bet your life!”

Bill Hempel is theAssistant Safety Officerfor the Peace RiverPower Squadron and amember of the USPSnational marketingcommittee.

facing a long recovery.The late Dr. David Phelen,

then a member of PuntaGorda City Council,recognized the plight ofthis important industry andtook the lead in creatingthe Punta Gorda BoatersAlliance. Its mission is toadvance and protect theinterests of the boatingcommunity. This 30-member organizationrepresents over 4,000boaters and includes boatclubs, yacht clubs, marinas,commercial marinebusinesses and representa-tives of the City of PuntaGorda, Charlotte County,and the Florida Fish andWildlife Conservation

Commission.As an advocate for our

citizens involved in boatingand fishing, the PGBA hastaken some innovativeactions, including BoatersAlert Cards. Emergenciescan and do happen on thewater that requires notifica-tion of authorities. Not allboaters have easy access tothose authorities, so thePGBA developed anddistributed 4x6 inch BoatersAlert Cards that provide theorganization names andphone numbers to call incase of various situationsthat happen on the water,such as boating violations,suspicious vessels, manateeinjury, damaged or missingnavigation aids, derelictboats and marine sanitationviolations, and onboardemergencies. There is even

a number to call for afishing license. Thousandsof the plastic cards thatshould be kept near thehelm have been distributedsince their release in 2007.They are available, free,from marinas, marinebusinesses, and yachtclubs.

PGBA SUPPORTSTHE ‘CLEAN MARINE’PROGRAMS

“Captains ChallengeClub” pursues 100 percentsafety-trained boaterswithin the PGBA member-ship. While not required bylaw, all people who ventureout on the water in boatsshould take a safe boatingclass from the Coast Guard,the Power Squadron, or onthe internet. Safe boating isthe goal.

PGBA created the first“Punta Gorda WaterfrontVision” presentation. It hasbeen shown extensivelythroughout the area.

PGBA monitors and reactsto new or amendedgovernmental regulationsthat affect boaters.

The latest endeavor ofPGBA is appropriatelylabeled “Keep a ClearHead.” This creative monikeris designed to remindboaters to use officialpump out facilities, for todo so not only obeys thelaw, but also earns rewardsin the form of discounts atlocal marinas and marinerelated businesses. Eachtime a boater responsiblyhas the head on his boatpumped out, he or she willreceive a Reward Card thatentitles the holder to

discounts at 11 differentmarine-related businesses.Keeping our CharlotteHarbor and Peace Riverwaters clean is a toppriority of all the 4,000boaters represented by thePGBA. Our recreationalfishing and boating, as wellas our marine industries,depends on clean water.

PGBA meets once amonth and is interested inhearing the concerns of theboating community. Forinformation, call 941-505-1915.

FLA. SEAFOODDEALER SENTENCEDFOR SMUGGLING

MIAMI (AP) — A SouthFlorida seafood dealer willpay a $75,000 fine andperform 300 hours ofcommunity service for

smuggling protected speciesof conch and lobster fromthe Bahamas.

The U.S. Attorney’s officesaid Tuesday that JamesHanson of Bal Harborpleaded guilty to chargesrelated to the illegal importof queen conch and spinylobster in December 2005.He also was sentencedMonday to three yearsprobation, and he mustforfeit his seafood compa-ny’s boat.

Hanson also has offeredto donate more than 220undeveloped acres in theFlorida Keys for preserva-tion. The land includesbreeding and nurseryhabitat for queen conchand spiny lobster. Bothspecies are protected inmany countries because ofoverfishing threats.

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DANGERFrom page 5

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WATERLINE PHOTOBY TOM JOHNSON

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spend on this spot, andthat was all. On the firstflip, Missy caught asmall one that couldn’thelp us. A few flips lateron a bigger clump ofpads, I hauled one inover 5 pounds. That wasliterally our last cast.After dropping the bassin the livewell, I hoppedinto the seat to runback to the weigh-in.

We stood in secondplace, with no realchance of catching theleaders. We had 15pounds but trailed firstplace by 8 pounds. Alittle disappointed, butwhen someone gets onthem at Kissimmee,they simply can’t becaught.

Day two of thetournament wasnothing like day one.We were not gettingbites. We hit the mov-ing water only to catch

two bass all day. Withone hour to go, and alast-ditch effort inmind, I swung up on agrass line and flippedall the way down it.Nothing. Not one basswould bite. I sawbaitfish but no bass. Ihad one last idea.

I grabbed a liplesscrankbait and startedcasting parallel to thebank. On the very firstcast, I caught a fish. Icranked it to the boatand fired out again

hoping to hit a school.The second fish camein the boat. While I dugthe treble hooks fromits mouth, Missygrabbed her lipless baitand fired off the backof the boat. The thirdfish from that area wasin the boat. She man-aged to hook two more,but lost one. By thetime we were done, wehad six fish and wereheaded for the finalweigh-in.

We were hoping to

maintain our secondplace position, butsurrendered that andsettled for third. Con-sidering we had next tono practice time, wewere very pleased withthe result. We said ourgood-byes to the clubmembers and headedback to the homestead.All in all, it was a verygood tournament forus. The weather wasbeautiful, the fishingwas good, and it wasthe first tournament

Missy and I fishedtogether as a marriedcouple. And we had apositive result from it.

The fish are biting onKissimmee. Take thetime throw some baitsaround the movingwater anywhere in theriver system of Kissim-mee. The action has notbeen this good all year.

Greg Bartz is a tour-nament bass fisherman.His writing focusesmostly on lakes incentral Florida.

CLASSICFrom page 7

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1985 90hp Johnson Tilt/trim, Oil Inj, Runs Good. 1982 EZ Load

Trailer, Galvanized, Roller, MORE ASKING $2,500 CRYSTALCAY CENTER 941-639-6603 www.crystalcay.com

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18’ 2001 Logic Marine 180 Bay, powered by 2003 115hpJohnson, less than 75hrs, live well, holding tank, trollingmotor, captains chair, GPS, Trailer Asking $11,500. Call(239)649-7711 GulfCoast Boat &Yacht Sales www.gulf-coastboatsales.com

18' 2007 Glastron GT-185 powered by a Volvo Penta3.0L 135hp. Asking $14,995.00 Call for Details.


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18' 8" 2001 Smokecraft Deckboat powered by anEvinrude E90FPLSSH 90hp. Asking $8,995.00 Call for

Details. Scotties Canvas & Marine Outfitters239-995-1196

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18’, 2004 Bayliner as good as new!! Very fuel effiecentMercury 90hp OB runs great. Great for water sports,sking, tubing etc. Lots of seating, radio, CD player,bimini, only $17,990.00 SUN HARBOR MARINE 941-

698-9100 financing avail. Accept all major credit cards.

18’10” 2003 Hurricane 187 Sun Deck: 115hp Yamaha 4-Stroke, 75hrs since new, 2006 Aluminum Trailer, TrollingMotor, DepthFinder, 3 Batteries, Charger, Bimini, Potty,

more, Shows Like New Asking $16,900 Call BAYSHOREMARINE 941-627-5777 www.bayshoremarinefl.com

18’8” 1994 Sylvan V188 Bizrritz: 1994 Boat, Motor & Galva-

nized Trailer, All Safety Equipment, Life Vests, New Battery,Walk Thru Bowrider, Full Mooring, 235 Mercruiser, GreatCondition, ASKING $4,500. REDUCED TO $3,895.CRYSTAL CAY CENTER 941-639-6603 www.crystalcay.com

18’8” 1998 Maxum 1900 SRL, Mercruiser Alpha One(135hp) with only 127 hrs. Asking $5,995.00

Call for Details Scotties Canvas & Marine Outfitters239-995-1196 [email protected]

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19' 11" 1999 Larson 206 SEI Powered by an Evinrude(1998) Intruder E150GLECD (150hp). Asking $7,995.00Call for Details. Scotties Canvas & Marine Outfitters

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19’ 5” 2007 Stingray 195 LR powered by a Mercruiser4.7 Alpha One (220hp) 130.8 hours. Call for Details.


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19’, 1986 Angler Bilge Pump, New Battery, 45 GallonTank,Bimini, Bottom Paint, new floor, 1985, 88HP JOHN-SON. Trim/Tilt. Good Condition, trailer galvanized, single

Axle. $3,200.00. CRYSTAL CAY CENTERwww.crystalcay.com (941)-639-6603

19', 1989 Renken: 2004 4.3L volvo penta sx IO set-upfor skiing and a day of fun in the sun, new radio, new

batteries, complete boat cover Only $8,990SUN HARBOR MARINE 941-698-9100 financing avail.

Accept all major credit cards.

1980 Sea Ray 300 Weekender Retrofit 2002,powered by Twin Mercruiser 454`s.

Asking $12,995.00 Call for details, Scotties Canvas& Marine Outfitters, [email protected]


1998 Pro Line 241 Walk Around, Mercury 225 HP OBLess than 100 hrs. on new Mercury remanufactured powerhead. Exc. cond., lift kept, professionally maintained. V-berth sleeps two, New boat is here, must sell,$15,500. Call Bob Babineau at 941-626-1329.

20’ 1992 Bayliner Trophy, Walk Thru Bow Rider, Depth

Sounder, Bilge Pump. Swim Ladder, Live wells, Rod Holders,

200hp Evinrude 1985 Gd Condition, Galv. Trailer Escort w/new

fenders. Newe Cockpit & Bow Rider Covers. ASKING $4,850CRYSTAL CAY CENTER 941-639-6603 www.crystalcay.com

20’ 1995 NEPTUNE 202 WA 115hp Johnson OB,DepthFinder, GPS, Bimini, Aluminum Trailer, Basic CGPkg, Great Florida Boat, Turn Key & Ready to Fish. .FORCED to Sell $7,400 Call BAYSHORE MARINE

941-627-5777 www.bayshoremarinefl.com

20’ 2005 Twin Vee 20 Fishing Cat: 140hp Suzuki4Stroke, Apx 200hrs, Custom Aluminum Trailer, GarminGPS, DF, Livewell, Cooler Seat, Much More Rides like a25’ boat REDUCED $23,900 Call BAYSHORE MARINE


2008 NuCanoe A versatile, stable boat. Con-figure seats to 1,2,3 persons. Paddle as acanoe, kayak, add a motor or row withoptional rowing package. $879 Call 941-966-5477 SILENT SPORT OUTFITTER

21’ 1994 DYNASTY BowRider: 220 Chevy Motor, Runs Good,

1990 Performance Galvanized Trailer, New Tires, Bimini, New

Upholstery, Very Clean ASKING $5,500 CRYSTAL CAY CEN-TER 941-639-6603 www.crystalcay.com

21’ 1996 AQUASPORT 215 Explorer: WAC, Well Kept, Fish

Well, Bimini, 200hp Johnson Ocean Runner, B&S Galvanized

Double Axle Trailer, Custom Mooring Cover, Potty, Very Clean& WellTaken Care of. REDUCED $13,999.99 CRYSTAL CAYCENTER 941-639-6603 www.crystalcay.com

21’ 1997 SEA RAY 215 Express: Clean, Less than 200hrs 5.7 Mercruiser 260HP. Equipped w/Transom Shower,Encl. Head w/Potty, Dual Batteries, Cockpit Cover, BiminiVHF, Bottom Paint. Ready, No Trailer, But we can provideone for you $13,500 Call 941-359-0390 Sara Bay Marina

21’ 2002 REGAL DECK BOAT: VERY LITTLE USE.BANK REPO, WILL SELL WAY BELOW COST. HASFULL COVER, FULLY LOADED. DON’T MISS THIS

ONE CAN BE BOUGHT FOR A GOOD PRICE!ASKING $19,900 OBO Call BAYSHORE MARINE


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140HP Four Stroke, Low Hours, Steal It For

$16,900 Redfish Yacht Brokers 639-9400

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21’ 7” 1999 Bayliner 2002 Trophy powrered by a mer-cury 150XL motor. Asking $13,995.00. Call for Details.


[email protected]

21’ Proline 1988, center console, full transome, 1995Evinrude 200 h.p. on bracket. Runs exc. Swim plat-form, trim tabs, live well 2 bilge pumps, VHF GPS,

Loran, DF, stereo, compass, porta-potty, dodger, fullcustom cover, 1999 Performance aluminum trailer.

$8,500 obo, (941)-639-8308

21’, 1986 Velocity is made for high performace, 5.7L mer-cursier 300hp runs great! Electronics package, wide beam,trailer, electric/ hydraulic hatch above water throw haulexhaust! Only $7,990.00 SUN HARBOR MARINE 941-698-9100 financing avail. accept all major credit cards.

21', 2005 Hurricane: 2006 Yamaha 4-Stroke 150, multipurpose vessel set up for fishing, w/tackle storage,

poles, storage, seating,Trailer Only $25,990SUN HARBOR MARINE 941-698-9100 financing avail.

accept all major credit cards.

21'5" 1992 Wellcraft 210 Coastal Powered by a Mer-cury Black Max 150hp. Asking $8,995.00 Call for

Details, Scotties Canvas & Marine Outfitters239-995-1196

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21’5” 2005 Shallow Sport: Guide Flats Fishing Boat,True 3” draft, Yamaha 200hp HPDI VMax, Jack Plate, Hyd

Steering, 40Gal Livewell, baitwell, Tandem Axle Trailer,Great Buy Just Reduced $27,900 Call BAYSHORE

MARINE 941-627-5777 www.bayshoremarinefl.com

22’ Hurricane 211 Fundeck, 150hp Yamaha, low hours,

electronics, trailer, full boat cover. Priced to sell at. $29,500

Call (239)649-7711 GulfCoast Boat & Yacht Sales

www.gulfcoastboatsales.com

22’ Hurricane 211 GS Fundeck, , 150hp Yamaha 4S, 82hrs., full electronics, wired for trolling motor, live bait wells,

bimini, full cover, aluminum trailer. Priced at $28,500Call (239) 649-7711 Gulfcoast Boat & Yacht Sales

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22’ Sea Hunt Triton 220, 200hp HPDI, 300hrs, T-Top, full

electronics, live well, fish holding tanks, clean. Competivly

priced at. $23,000 Call (239)649-7711 GulfCoast Boat &

Yacht Sales www.gulfcoastboatsales.com

22’, 2003' Pathfinder, Yamaha 150 hp V-Max, motorcover, power pole, 74 lb trolling motor, trim tabs,

extras, electronics pkg., live wells, trailer included only$27,990.00 SUN HARBOR MARINE 941-698-9100

financing avail. Accept all major credit cards.

22’, 2006 G3 Suncatcher Tri-Toon,Yamaha 150hp 4-stroke, complete mooring cover, bimini, lots of storageand & seating, port-o-potty & port-o-potty tent for pri-vacy. Only $26,990.00 SUN HARBOR MARINE 941-698-

9100 financing avail. Accept all major credit cards.

23’ Legacy Sea Era 1999, walk around cuddy, w/tandem axle trailer, 2006 225 h.p. Evinrude E-Tec with only 20 hrs! Live well, GPS, port potty,

hard top. Ready to fish! Only 17,000. Call Mark at(941`) 875-5657

23’03 1997 MAXIUM CUDDY CABIN: BRAVO III.THIS BOAT HAS BEEN PAMPERD AND WELLCARED FOR! VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH LOWHRS! A TRUE MUST SEE! ASKING $14,900.ACCEPTING OFFERS! Call BAYSHORE MARINE941-627-5777 www.bayshoremarinefl.com

24’ 10” GLASTRON 2001, 5.7 VOLVO 110 HRS. MIDCABIN, +V-BERTH, ENCL. HEAD, SHOWER, 110

SHORE POWER W/AUTO. BATTERY CHARGER, APPL,AM/FM/CD, GPS, FF, DF, BIMINI, CANVAS FW

SHOWER, MORE. ON LIFT. PRIME CONDITION, MOREAsking $24,500, PGI (941) 637-8048

24’ 1999 SHAMROCK, CUDDY, SHALLOW DRAFT,FRESH WATER COOLED, INBOARD, ONLY 135 HRS.

NEWER ENGINE $28,900. REDFISH YACHTBROKERS (941)-639-9400www.redfishyacht.com

24’ 2000 SEA SWIRL, WAC, 200 HP Johnson,Gel Batteries only 2 yrs. old, VHF, FF, GPS, Com-pass, Bimini, Full Canvas, Cover, Porta Potti, Dou-

ble Bunk (never slept in), Sink, Live Bait Well,$22,900. Reduced to $19,999 CRYSTAL CAY

CENTER 941-639-6603 www.crystalcay.com

24’ 2007 COBALT 240: Owner’s Loss-Your Gain: 10hrs,Volvo Penta 5.7 GXI 320hp Duo Prop, 5yr Transf Wty, GPS,FF, Bimini, Mooring Cover, Transom Shower, CD Player,Potty, MORE ASKING $59,361 Call 941-359-0390 SaraBay Marina

24’ 2007 Sea Ray 240SD, 260hp Mercruiser only 34 hrs,

bimini top, full boat cover, like new condition. Priced at

$48,000 Call (239) 649-7711 Gulfcoast Boat & Yacht

Sales www.gulfcoastboatsales.com

24', 1997 WELLCRAFT: better than excellent , Johnson200hp Ocean Pro, huge cabin, stove, sink & port o

potty, trailer and electronic package (2 to choose from)Only $17,990 SUN HARBOR MARINE 941-698-9100


24', 2001 Sea Ray Weekender Cruiser, Day, or WeekendTrips, 5.7L Dual Props. Mercruiser Bravo III, Many

Options to Choose from ONLY $26,850SUN HARBOR MARINE 941-698-9100 financing avail.

Accept all major credit cards.

24ft Robalo Cuddy 1994 T-150 Mercs, Hard-top, Trailer, Nice Size Cabin, Very Clean

Boat Reduced to $17,900Redfish Yacht Brokers Call 941-639-9400


25’ 1987 PROLINE 250 WAC: Twin 1999 Johnson 150hp,Hard Top, GPS, VHF, FF, Windlass, Anchor, OffshoreQuests into the open water. Stable & Smooth RideReduced Only $12.990 Call BAYSHORE MARINE 941-627-5777 www.bayshoremarinefl.com

25’ 2005 COBALT 255: 420HP Volvo Penta 8.1GXi DP, lowhrs, Galley w/ Transom Shower, Bimini, Compass, DockingLights, This Boat Is Loaded and Ready to Go LOTS MOREA MUST SEE VESSEL Asking $58,300 Call 941-359-0390 Sara Bay Marina

25’ 2005 Triton 2486 WA: Loaded, Fishing Ready! TwinF150 Yamaha’s, 105hrs, Mfg Warranty on engines & Boat,Dual Axle swing tounge Trailer. Garmin GPS, FF, Hard Top,Spreader Lights, Trim Tabs, READY REDUCED $58,600Call 941-359-0390 Sara Bay Marina

25' Nimble Nomad Tropical: Unique one of a kind minitrawler, powered by Honda 50HP four stroke w/112 hours,galley, dinette, sleeps three, separate head, teak & hollysole. Like new condition, lift kept. REDUCED $29,900. CallRay Mason (941) 505-7269 SeaAmerica Yacht Salesdetails seaamericayachtsales.com

25’, 1986' Sea Ray, huge cabin, marine head, port-o-potty, high pressure water system, galley, stove, sink,frig. I/O Merc. 260 hp V8, biminis, mint cond.,tandum

trailer $12,990.00 SUN HARBOR MARINE 941-698-9100financing avail. Accept all major credit cards.

26’ 1988 Wellcraft Nova Spider 26: LOOKS LIKE NEW!LOOKS LIKE NEW! NewCockpit Uphol., Carpet, Sunbrella Cover, Trim Tabs, BilgePump, Stripes, Graphics, 460 Ford 340hp, New Exhaust Risers,Manifolds, ‘03 Alum. Trailer. $14,500 REDUCED TO $12,000CRYSTAL CAY CENTER 941-639-6603

26’ 2006 ROBALO 260CC: Clean, Used Complete withWide band Gel Coat (Black)T-Top, Taco (Gradslam) Outrig-gers, Vacu-flush Head, Windlass, Pull Up Cleats, MuchMore, Very Well Maintained, Low Hours Call 941-359-0390 Sara Bay Marina

26’, 1998 Pro Sports Pro Kat like new, twin Yamaha V4130 hp, t-top, plenty of storage for a week end fishingtrip, w/ electronic pkg., tandum trailer. Amazing vesselonly $29,990.00 SUN HARBOR MARINE 941-698-9100


263 COBALT: Volvo Penta 8.1DP, 54hrs, Bimini, CockpitCover, Transom Radio, SS Docking Lights. Swim Plat,Transom Shower & Tilt Switch, Potti, Dual Battery Switch,Trim Tabs, Garmin, VHF, Hand Held Atlantis, Lots MOREAsking $60,999 Call 941-359-0390 Sara Bay Marina

27' 1998 Chaparral Signature: A lot of boat for $29,900!A great family cruiser which sleeps four, powered by a 7.4LVolvo, stern drive w/dual SS props, 380 hours, serviced2/08, mid-cabin, galley. REDUCED $27,900. Call RayMason (941) 505-7269 SeaAmerica Yacht Sales, detailsseaamericayachtsales.com

27’ 2004 COBIA 270: Loaded! Lift Kept. Yamaha 225 4-Stroke, 481hrs, 1yr wty left on Engine, Color Garmin GPSw/FF, VHF, Hard Top w/Encl., Full Mooring Cover, AnchorWindlass, 1500W Invertor, Washdown, LOTS MORE Ask-ing $42,200 Call 941-359-0390 Sara Bay Marina

27’ 2005 Glastron Mid-Cabin Cruiser withTrailer. Volvo Duo-Prop, Air Conditioning,

ONLY 7.6HOURS!!! $48,500Redfish Yacht Brokers Call 941-639-9400


27’ 2006 Chaparral 276 SSI: Volvo 8.1 375hp Duo Prop,125hrs, Vacu-flush Head, Speaker Upgrade, SternRail,Transom Shower,Trim Tabs, SS Anchor, Fire Ext. Sys.,Hinged Radar Arch, BBQ Grill, Much more Asking$65,999 Call 941-359-0390 Sara Bay Marina

27' 7" 1986 Sea Ray Sundancer 270 Powered by TwinMercruiser 5.7 (260hp). Asking $7,995.00 Call for

Details. Scotties Canvas & Marine Outfitters,239-995-1196

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27’ CIERRA Bayliner, 1985, 2005 rebuilt Penta260 HP, only 15 hrs. Garmin GPS Chart Plotter,FF & DF. Bimini & side curtains, needs new cabin

floor, cost is included in sale price. $8,995.Reduced to $7,995. CRYSTAL CAY CENTER

941-639-6603 www.crystalcay.com

27' WATKINS SLOOP MK II 12 H.P. INBOARDDIESEL ENGINE. VERY NICE BOAT, A MUST

SEE. CALL STEVEN @ 941-255-9356ASKING $4800.00 OR BEST OFFER.

27’5” 1997 PROLINE Center Console: Twin 200hpEngines, Low Hrs, Head, New T-Top, Rocket Launchers,

Full Covers, Lots of Boat for the money GPS, FF, DF,Asking $24,995 A Steal Call BAYSHORE MARINE


28’ 2004 PRO Sport Cat: Twin Honda 225hp 4 Strokeswith 200hrs, This Fishing Machine is Loade with State ofthe Art Electronics, Excellent Condition. Asking $59,900.(239)649-7711 GulfCoast Boat &Yacht Sales www.gulf-coastboatsales.com

28’ 2006 Cobia WA, T-top, Twin Yamaha 150hp 4S, cov-ered storage, full electronics, live well, fish tank, outriggers,trailer, Ready for serious fishing or cruising, Ex. ConditionAsking $59,900 OBO. Call (239)649-7711 GulfCoastBoat & Yacht Sales www.gulfcoastboatsales.com

28FT CAPE DORY FLYBRIDGE 1991, 200HPVOLVO DIESEL-VERY ECONOMICAL,THIS

BOAT IS CLEAN AND PRICED WELLUNDER MARKET AT $59,900

REDFISH YACHT BROKERS 941-639-9400

29’ 1999 Sea Ray 290 Sundancer, twin 260hp Mercruis-

er, full electronics, great for cruising and weekend get-

aways. REDUCED $45,000 Call (239)649-7711 Gulf-

Coast Boat &Yacht Sales www.gulfcoastboatsales.com

29’ Sea Ray Amberjack 2002, Twins, Air, Lift

Kept, Cruise or Fish ONLY $49,900 Redfish

Yacht Brokers, 941-639-9400


30’ 1989 SEA RAY WEEKENDER T - FRESH WATERCOOLED, SHALLOW DRAFT, INBOARDS, AIR,

GENERATOR. GREAT SHAPE! $28,900.RED FISH YACHT BROKERS

(941)-639-9400www.redfishyacht.com

30’ 2000 PROLINE 30 Walk: Around, Twin 225hp Mercury,Electronic Shift & Gauges, Just Serviced, New lower unitson both motors, New interior, canvas, 3-New Batteries,Fresh Bottom Paint, GPS, FF, Compass, VHF, Lots MoreAsking $45,900 Call 941-359-0390 Sara Bay Marina

30’ 2003 Grady White Marlin, Twin 225hp Yamaha 4Stroke,450 hrs, Full Electronics, Generator, A/C, ProfessionallyMaintained and Lift Kept. Recently reduced $110,000 Call(239) 649-7711 Gulfcoast Boat &Yacht Sales www.gulf-coastboatsales.com

30’ Regal 2860 Commadore, twin Volvo Penta 4.3 GXiengines, A/C, windlass, electric pump out head, marineradio, swim platform, SS props, lift kept. Excellent condition.Asking $79,900. Call (239) 649-7711 Gulfcoast Boat &Yacht Sales www.gulfcoastboatsales.com

31’ 1999 SEA RAY SUNDANCER: AIR,GENERATOR, KEPT IN FRESH WATER,

$9,000 Service Just Completed. $59,900Redfish Yacht Brokers Call 941-639-9400


32’ 2006 COBALT 323: Twin Mercruiser 496 Mags w/Bravo3 drives, Apx 70hrs, Drive Train Pkg, Anchor Windlass, SSAnchor, Cockpit Cover, Gen., AC, Heat, Bimini, TransomShower, CG Equipped, Fully Loaded Asking $199,900Call 941-359-0390 Sara Bay Marina

32' 2006 RINKER 320: A "like new" boat @ used boatprice. Only 40 hrs on T-5.0L, 270HP economical Volvos w/ext. warranties, gen set w/84 hrs., A/C, chtpltr/radar, hullwarranty, full camper top, mooring cover, enc. head, full gal-ley, sleeps 6, lift kept. Asking $125,900. Call Ray Mason941-505-7269. Details @ seaamericayachtsales.com

32’ LUHRS CONVERTIBLE 1989, AIR, GENERATOR,NICE CONDITION. A GREAT BUY AT $34,750.

REDFISH YACHT BROKERS(941)-639-9400

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33' 1998 Sea Ray Sundancer: Super clean, Like new Twin7.4L, 310HP Inboard Mercruisers w/V-drives, 4.5KW gen., liftkept, C80 Raymarine chartplotter/48 mi.radar combo, Floscanfuel monitors to maximize fuel economy, Autopilot, Full camper.Asking $74,900 Call Ray Mason (941)505-7269, SeaAmeri-ca Yacht Sales details @seaamericayachtsales.com

33’ 2002 SEA RAY 310 Sundancer: New Twin 5.7L Mercruiser

inboards, 10hrs new Motors, 300 on Boat. Gen., Full Canvas pkg.,

GPS, Radar, DF, Autopilot, Swim Plat., Loaded w/Options, Lift Kept,

REDUCED Again $98,900 Give Us an Offer Great Buy Call

BAYSHORE MARINE 941-627-5777 www.bayshoremarinefl.com

34' 2006 Mainship FlybridgeTrawler: Lowest priced trawlerw/T- 240HP Yanmar diesels on the market. Only 136 hrs,engines serviced every 50 hrs, 10 gals per hr at 18K cruise,centerline queen, LG flybridge, lift kept. Owner incentive.Asking $199,900. Call Ray Mason 941-505-7269,SeaAmerica Yacht Sales. seaamericayachtsales.com

35’ 1999 ALBIN Tournament Express: Super Clean WellMaint., Single 420hp Yanmar Diesel w/bow thruster, NewBottom Paint & Wax job Feb 08, Color Charplotter/radar,Autopilot, FF, Reduced $167,000. Ray Mason (941)505-7269 SeaAmericaYacht Sales, [email protected]

35' 2000 Silverton 351 Sedan Bridge: Spacious sedancruiser, T- 7.4 L Crusaders, 7.3KW Gen set, A/C, full galley,WA queen berth, great electronics, fully enclosed bridge,much more. $119,900. Call Ray Mason, (941) 505-7269,SeaAmerica Yacht Sales details seaamericayachtsales

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A sloop, in thesemodern times, also hasjust one mast, but has twosails. In addition to themainsail, which flies aftfrom the mast, a sloophas a jib, which flies fromthe bow of the boat aheadof the mast, usually on awire called the forestay.(In days of yore, whenmost vessels were square-

rigged in the westernworld, a sloop was a smallwarship, usually with twomasts and rigged as a brigor a brigantine, some-times called a hermaph-rodite brig. What thoseterms mean will not beon the test.)

Standing rigging ismostly concerned withkeeping the mast uprightin the boat. It is usually ofstainless steel wire thesedays, adjusted with

turnbuckles, althoughsome of the more exoticracing sloops havestanding rigging of ropemade from Kevlar orother exotic ultra-low-stretch plastic material, tosave a little weight aloft.

Standing rigging isgenerally made up ofstays. Some smallersloops may have strongenough masts that theyneed no standing riggingat all. When they do needsupport, the staysholding the mast fromside to side are calledshrouds. The forwardstay is called the forestay.The aft stay is not calledthe aftstay. Just to keepyou confused, it’s calledthe backstay.

If there’s just onebackstay, it usually goesfrom the top of the mast

to the stern. Often, it willend somewhere on theway down and attach to abridle, each end fastenedto an outboard corner ofthe stern. Boats with gaffs,or those with booms thatextend beyond the stern,will often have two ormore running backstays,which come from high onthe mast down to the sidedecks well aft of the mast,rather than to the stern.These have to beadjustable, so that the sailcan be let out to leeward,the side away from thewind, and be made tauton the windward side.Adjusting these stayswhen the boat comesabout or jibes can be a bitof a scramble.

Running riggingcontrols the sails, or thespars on which the sails

are set. Halyards haul sailsup the mast. Sheets arenot sails, but lines thatpull the sails in or letthem out to the side, toadjust them to the mostefficient angle to the winddirection. Then there maybe downhauls, outhauls,reef lines, Cunninghams,vangs, and a few otherlines, depending on thetype of rig.

The point needs to bemade that skippers don’tuse these arcane termsjust to confuse thelayman, or just to showoff how salty they are.Less than a week ago, Isailed with four delightfulladies in a Sunday race.Two of them sail togetherall the time, and knowwhat everything isnamed. The other twowere brand new to

sailing, and irritation setin occasionally. “Why doyou have to give thingssuch fancy names?” oneasked, and was echoedby the other. The skipperasked mildly, “Whatwould you like me to callthem?” After a pause, thetyros realized that, otherthan “that rope there,”they couldn’t suggest anyterm that would be morefamiliar.

By the way, if a boathas two or more sailsforward of a single mast,it’s (usually) not a sloop.It’s a cutter.

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Saturday, aniceberg will be unveiled inSarasota. The occasion is

the opening of the Titanicexhibit at G.WIZ, the GulfCoast Wonder and ImaginationZone, a hands-on sciencemuseum.

Via photographs, artifactsand models of two areas of theship, including a firstclassstateroom, visitors will be ableto learn about the constructionof the ill-fated ship and alsoabout its first and final voyage.

Similar to an exhibit held afew years ago in St. Petersburg,this special showing featuresactual artifacts brought upfrom the ship’s watery grave,963 miles northeast of NewYork and 453 miles southeastof Newfoundland. In St.Petersburg, the exhibit featureda wall of steel in ice-cold waterso that visitors could feel whatTitanic passengers wereexposed to in the NorthAtlantic when the ship collidedwith an iceberg in April 1912.

As this is written I am tryingto figure out how the G.WIZfolks will keep an icebergfrozen in a museum in whichthe temperature is usuallyabout 70 to 72 degrees. Eachfall when the Gaylord PalmsResort in Orlando offers Ice!, itswonderful show of ice sculp-tures, the resort maintains atemperature of 9 degrees inthat space and issues parkasto visitors.

The Titanic exhibit is beingmounted in conjunction withRMS Titanic Inc. a whollyowned subsidiary of PremierExhibitions Inc. RMS TitanicInc. has the salvage rights tothe ill-fated ship, which sankin April 1912, after collidingwith an iceberg on itsmaiden voyage.

I will be there Friday for thepress preview. Watch for pho-tos and a more complete storyin the Oct. 16-17 issue ofLet’s Go!

KimCoolLet’s Go!Features [email protected]

Prepare tobe chilled

In these tighteconomictimes, I’ve

been trying to come up withthings to do that don’t cost a lotof cash.

Here are a few ideas:Take a picnic lunch to

Gilchrist, Laishley or Bayshorepark. Enjoy an afternoon in theFlorida sunshine and the viewof the harbor.

Take the kids to a play-ground. Go to http://charlotte-countyfl.com/Parks/playgrounds.asp for a full list.

Save gas ... We have somegreat neighborhood restaurantsin Port Charlotte. Nancy’s Placeand Cafe PJ are two I’vechecked out that have goodfood, service and prices.

Take a walk or bike ridearound your neighborhood.

Send me your money-savingtips for things to do to beincluded in an upcoming issueof Let’s Go!

We’re almost in “season” andsoon the calendar will be filledwith great shows right in ourown backyard.

Watch for upcoming issues ofLet’s Go! for features on perfor-mances by The Charlotte Players,Turning Leaf Productions as wellas shows at the Cultural CenterTheater and the new CharlotteHarbor Event & ConferenceCenter, just to name a few.

If you would like your eventto be considered for a featurestory, e-mail the details [email protected].

PublisherDavid Dunn-Rankin

Let’s Go! EditorMarie Merchant

Phone: 941-206-1145E-mail: [email protected]

Fax: 941-629-2085Mail: 23170 Harborview Road,

Charlotte Harbor, FL 33980Let’s Go! Web site:

www.sun-herald.com/letsgoPlease submit information at least

two weeks before the event.To send items for the calendar, please

include the time, location, cost of ticketsand where to get them, and a

number to call for more information.

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Saving cashMarieMerchantLet’s Go! [email protected] It OutCheck It Out

‘STEEL MAGNOLIAS’(Through Oct. 19)Venice Theatre140 W. Tampa Ave, Venice.941-488-1115.

‘GOLDDIGGERS OF 1633’(Through Nov. 22)Golden Apple Dinner Theatre25 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota.941-366-5454or www.thegoldenapple.com.

‘A MURDER, A MYSTERY& A MARRIAGE’(Through Nov. 28)Florida Studio TheatreKeating Theatre1241 North Palm Ave., Sarasota.941-366-9000.

LEWIS BLACK8 p.m. Oct. 4.Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.800-826-9303 orwww.vanwezel.org.

‘NIGHTWATCH’Charlotte PlayersOct. 10-12; Oct. 16-18.This ingeniously devised thrillerbuilds steadily in menace andsuspense until the final, breath-stopping moment of itsunexpected ‘twist’ ending.Cultural Center Theatre2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte.941-625-4175.

‘STEPPIN’ OUT’Oct. 21 - Jan. 3Florida Studio TheatreThe Goldstein Cabaret1241 North Palm Ave., Sarasota.941-366-9000.

NEIL DIAMOND8 p.m. Oct. 24.St. Pete Times Forum401 Channelside Drive, Tampa.813-287-8844or www.ticketmaster.com.

‘BORN YESTERDAY’Oct. 24 - Nov. 16.Florida Repertory Theatre2267 1st Street, Fort Myers877-787-8053 orwww. FloridaRep.org.

SOUTHERN ROCK FESTIVALFEATURING .38 SPECIALOct. 25.Turner Agri-Civic Center2250 NE Roan Street, Arcadia863-993-4807or www.turnercenter.com.

SARASOTA BLUESFESTNov. 1Gates open at 11 a.m.Ed Smith Stadium, Field 1, 270012th Street, Sarasota.This year’s Bluesfest features BobbyRush, JJ Grey & Mofro as well asBob Margolin & Diunna Greanleaf,Jason Ricci & New Blood and WyattGary. Food, beer, refreshments, winebar and craft booths.Blankets and lawn chairs welcome .No coolers, pets, glass, cameras orrefunds.Tickets are $20 in advance (plusservice charge) and $25 day ofshow. Kids are free.The event is rain or shine.For more information,call 941-922-1543or www.sarasotabluesfest.com.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCKwith special guestNATASHA BEDINGFIELD7:30 p.m. Nov. 2.St. Pete Times Forum401 Channelside Drive, Tampa.813-287-8844or www.ticketmaster.com.

‘NICKEL AND DIMED’Nov. 6 - Nov. 23.Venice Theatre140 W. Tampa Ave, Venice.941-488-1115.

LAKESIDE COUNTRY BASHfeaturing SUGARLAND withspecial guests Kellie Picklerand Ashton Shepherd3 p.m. Nov. 8.Lakes Regional Park7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers.www.ticketmaster.com.

‘THE PRODUCERS’Nov. 11 - Dec. 7.Venice Theatre140 W. Tampa Ave, Venice.941-488-1115.

LARRY THE CABLE GUY7 p.m. Nov. 13.Germain Arena11000 Everblades Parkway,Estero.239-334-3309or www.ticketmaster.com.

SAN ANTONIO'S INTERNATIONALFALL FESTIVALNov. 14 - Nov. 16.24445 Rampart Blvd.,Port Charlotte."The Legends of Doo-Wop" toappear Nov. 14. Joey Dee and theStarlighters, along with his “AllStar Revue” will headline theentertainment on Nov. 15.Opening for Joey Dee and theStarlighters this year will be agreat local rock band, “The Fog,”playing all your favorite classicrock hits. The balance of theweekend’s entertainment will keepyou dancing in your shoes.Scheduled to appear include TheUkrainian Dancers of Miami, TheMariachi Dancers of Arcadia, IrishStep Dancers, The Greek Dancersfrom Holy Trinity Church, LeeCounty Bagpipers, Celtic Music &Dancers, The Suncoast Band andmuch more.The Tampa Bay Rays Major LeagueBaseball team will have giantinflatables, interactive displays,giveaways, T-shirts, autographedbaseballs and more.There will also be food,amusement rides and midway.Tickets for "The Legends ofDoo-Wop" and Joey Dee and theStarlighters are $10 each showand are on sale at theSan Antonio Church office.

99XMAS BALLFeaturing Avenged Sevenfold,Shinedown, Atreyu andFraming Ashanley.Dec. 5.City of Palms Park, Fort Myers.Gates open at 4 p.m.Music starts at 5 p.m.www.99xwjbx.comor 800-695-0888.

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By KIM COOLFEATURES EDITOR

The Venice Theatre openedits fall season Tuesdayevening, by returning the ulti-mate Southern chick flick tothe stage — “Steel Magnolias.”

Picture a small Louisianatown. The men might gatherin the barbershop, the poolhall or over at the feed andgrain store, but the womenfrequent Truvy’s beauty par-lor. Their taste in clothing andhair is similar only in that it isnot what would be found in atrendy New York salon.Consider Julia Roberts withcurly blonde hair, for that ishow she played her rolein the film.

But the hairstyles are notwhat is important to thesewomen of steel who representa variety of ideals, back-grounds and education, yetstill have the bond of being inthat same small town andbeing friends through thickand thin as well as new andold. They celebrate weddings;deal with illnesses, cautiouslywelcome a newcomer to theirmidst, deal with religious dif-ferences and the men in andout of their various lives, andthey do it all with the strengthof steel as well as the charmand beauty of a sweet magno-lia blossom. The story issometimes funny and at othertimes takes a serious bendthat might even bring tears.

Judith Thompson portraysTruvy, the salon owner in theVenice Theatre version, withGianna Camp as Annette,Brenda Gibbs as Clairee,Heather O’Dea s Shelby,

Monia Joblin as M’Lynn andLynne Buhle as Ouiser.They were directed by AllanKollar, the theater’s assistantartistic director

“Steel Magnolias” continuesthrough Oct. 19 on the mainstage at the Venice Theatre,14 W. Tampa Ave., on theisland in downtown Venice.

Tickets are $24 per person.Visit www.venicestage.com orcall the box office at 941-488-1115.While at the Web site or thebox office, inquire about tick-ets to other offerings this sea-son, including “The Princessand the Pea,” which opensThursday in the Yvonne T.Pinkerton Theatre.

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While FOX's “PrisonBreak,” CW's “GossipGirl” and TNT's new

“Raising the Bar” all premieredon September 1 and Tina Fey's“30 Rock” won't see its firstnew episode until October 30;the week of September 22 wasas close as viewers got to a“fall premiere week.”

The results, released byNielsen Media Research andsupplied by WINK-TV onMonday, awarded CBS’s newseries “The Mentalist,” starring

Simon Baker the mostwatched program of the weekhonors in the local Fort Myerstelevision market. The onlyother new program to barelycrack the top 40 was CBS's“Worst Week” that enjoys theenviable “hammock” positionMondays sandwiched between“Two and a Half Men” and“CSI:Miami.”

But don't look for FOX's newseries “Do Not Disturb” to jointhe list any time soon. Theshow was cancelled after threeepisodes, making it the firstnew show casualty.

Week of September 22was as close as viewers willget to a ‘fall premiere week’

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The John and Mable RinglingMuseum of Art is on thegrow again.

This time, the growth is pro-gram-based as the museumcontinues to increase its statusas an educational facility. New“family-friendly programs”planned to be offered on aquarterly basis replace the oldSaturday and Sunday“Handz-On” program.

Saturdays will continue tobe a good time for families tovisit and to enjoy the museumtogether, but with the creationof a new Family DiscoveryCenter designed to coordinatewith special exhibitions,family learning opportunitieswill no longer be restricted toweekends. Activities will begeared to those 4 and up.

The new concept will be partof the next special show at themuseum: To Live Forever:Egyptian Treasures from theBrooklyn Museum. When thatshow opens Oct. 18, the firstFamily Discovery Center willopen too, offering family-

friendly programs designed tocomplement the Egyptianshow. The exhibit is scheduledto run through Jan. 11.

The museum’s ExecutiveDirector Dr. John Wetenhallsaid the goal of the new pro-gram is to increase the ways inwhich visitors of all ages expe-rience the exhibitions as wellas the museum’s own objectsfrom its collection in order to“establish the foundation for alifelong passion and supportof arts and culture.”

Family guides are beingtrained to augment visits tothe family centers. They willbe in the centers each day.Within the centers, the muse-um will offer interactive activi-ties, which will be planned tocoordinate with specificexhibits and could includegames, videos and/or artmaterials

Continuing the long traditionof encouraging families to visitthe museum on Saturdays, themuseum will offer a 10:30 a.m.story time, an activity cart andspecial interactive tours forfamilies from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30

p.m. Activity cart contentswill likely change from oneexhibition to the other.

Family activities, includingany hands-on art projects with-in the Family Discovery Centeron Saturdays will be includedin the regular admission price.Also included with the admis-sion price is admission to Cad’Zan, the former winter homeof John & Mable Ringling, toMable’s rose garden, theMuseum of the Circus and theTibbals Learning Center, whichcontains a 3,800-square footexhibit featuring the miniatureHoward Bros. Circus, whichreplicates what The GreatestShow on Earth, the RinglingBros. and Barnum & BaileyCircus, would have been like inthe mid-1930s when it was atraveling tent show, with some37 tents.

The museum is located at5401 Bay Shore Drive, Sarasota.It is open seven days eachweek, from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Admission is $19 for adults, $16for seniors and $6 for students.For information, call the muse-um at 941-359-5700.

Get your hands on artat the Ringling Museum

SUN PHOTO BY KIM COOL

The walkway from the Visitor Center to the art museum at the John andMable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota passes a small garden fea-turing statues of dwarfs.

Hard Rock Park in S.C. closes, plans to reopen in 2009MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) —

Hard Rock Park has closed forthe year after losing a wholelotta money.

The owner of the MyrtleBeach amusement park filedfor Chapter 11 bankruptcyprotection, ending an inau-gural season that fell farbelow projections for the 55-acre, $400 million rock ‘n’ rollattraction. When it opened inApril, park officials plannedto stay open through what itcalled “rocktoberfest” andeven have some programsduring the Christmas season.

The park, which includedroller coasters based on LedZeppelin’s classic “Whole

Lotta Love” and the Eagles’“Life in the Fast Lane,” plansto reopen in 2009, parkspokesman Jim Olecki.

The park will keep 75 work-ers through the offseason. It

had 2,000 employees at its peak,Olecki said.

The attraction never hadenough money for promotionwhen it opened in April and theworsening credit crisis made it

impossible to raise more,Olecki said.

Executives suggested the parkcould attract 30,000 visitors aday and 3 million for the year at$50 a ticket, but those numbers

fell far short. In August, it cutoperating hours.

A bankruptcy judge will decidewhat will happen to people whohold annual passes and othertickets.

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Steppin’ Out,” featuring anostalgic look back at the dayswhen everyone was singingand humming Berlin hits,opens the season Oct. 21.Some of the songs featured inthat show include “Puttin’ Onthe Ritz,” “Anything You CanDo,” and “God Bless America.”

The opener was developed atFST by its creative team, whichincludes Musical Director JimProsser, local author and play-wright Jack Fournier, RebeccaLangford and FST’s ArtisticDirector Richard Hopkins. TheFST run is the show’s worldpremier.

Second show of the seasonon the Goldstein stage favorsthe music of the 50s and istitled for that era’s favorite toy,the hula hoop. “Hula HoopSha-Boop” was created byLarry Deckel and John Leicht,with musical arrangements byJohn Tanner.

Opening Jan. 6, the show willfeature “Yakety Yak,” “TheTwist” and “It’s My Party’among others from that era ofpoodle skirts, “The Stroll“ andsock hops. The 50’s-themedshow continues throughMarch 21.

Completing the season islaughing Matters 2009, whichthe theater is billing as a musi-cal variation of “Saturday NightLive.” That show also wasdeveloped in-house. Its cre-ative team includes Langford,Prosser, Chris Friday andJoseph Matheson who alsowrote “Laughing Matters Too,”which was a hit of the 2007 FSTseason. Langford said the teamtook the summer off after thatshow but then dove right in tocreate its sequel, rolling alongon the momentum generatedby the 2007 production.“Laughing Matters” playsthrough June 6.

Shows play nightly Tuesdaythrough Sunday with dinnerand late evening shows onSaturday and a matinee andevening performance onSundays. Times vary accordingto the day. Arrive early to enjoya light meal, glass of wine or

dessert and coffee before orduring the show. Food andbeverages are available a lacarte at an additional charge.

Season subscriptions to allthree shows are $29-$42 perperson. Single tickets $26-$29.Single preview tickets are $19per person.

“It definitely pays to be a sub-scriber, FST Spokesman EricPugh said. “In the Keatingmain stage, season tickets are$32-$59 per show but a pre-view subscription is $39 andregular subscriptions are $59per person (for the season).”

Shades of a theme parkpromotion.

Single tickets may bepurchased online atwww.floridastudiotheatre.org.Single and subscription ticketsmay be purchased by phone tothe box office at 941-366-9000.

The Goldstein Cabaret isimmediately west of theKeating Mainstage location at1241 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota.FST’s Gompertz Theatre is onestreet away at 1247 First St. Forinformation about comingshows in the Keating orGompertz theaters, visit theWeb site or call the box office.

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Often, with growth comeschange. That is the situationwith the monthly jazz concertsplanned for Venice.

Organized by the Jazz Club ofSarasota, the concerts will beheld the first Sunday of themonth at 2 p.m. at theCrossroads American Grill, 385U.S. 41 Bypass North in Venice.

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will be the featured performersat the next concert, which willbe on Oct. 5.

Admission is $9 per person.Tickets for club members are$5 per person.

In November the club willhost its third annual Jazz Clubof Sarasota Cruise, sailing outof Los Angeles aboard theCrystal Symphony. There willbe more than 20 major jazzperformers on board, providingseveral concerts each day forjazz fans. Free transportation

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For information about thejazz club and its schedule ofmore than 60 annual concertsand events in the Venice andSarasota areas, call its office at941-366-1552.

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Washington’s Union Station celebrates 100 yearsBy SARAH KARUSH

ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER

WASHINGTON — Less than30 years ago, Union Station, thegrand gateway to the nation’scapital, seemed to be going theway of the steam engine.

Like passenger rail itself, theBeaux Arts building was indecline, with chunks of theceiling falling off and mush-rooms growing on the floor.

Today, the 100-year-oldbuilding is a thriving trans-portation hub, a shopping malland one of Washington’s mostvisited sites with more than 32million people passing througha year. The station will cele-brate its centennial this week-end (Oct. 4-5) with a display ofhistoric locomotives and railcars rarely seen in one place.

“The history of this stationtracks in some ways with therailroad industry,” said JoeMcHugh, vice president forgovernment affairs at Amtrak.The railroad, which is head-quartered at Union Station, istaking the lead in the anniver-sary celebrations.

Amtrak was formed out ofthe ruins of once-grand privatepassenger rail service, whichdeclined in the mid-20th cen-tury with the rise of air traveland the automobile. Recently,rail travel has undergone amodest resurgence. Some 25.8million passengers tookAmtrak in the last fiscal year —the most since the govern-ment-owned corporation start-ed business in 1971.

The Union Station centenni-al falls on the 20th anniversaryof the station’s 1988 rehabilita-tion, and Amtrak is using it asan opportunity to showcaseone of the nation’s most suc-cessful makeovers.

“The restoration of the build-ing gave us back one of thegreat architectural landmarksof Washington,” said DwightYoung, who works for theNational Trust for HistoricPreservation.

Daniel Burnham, the princi-pal architect of the 1893Chicago World’s Fair, designedthe station to serve as “a mon-

umental gateway toWashington,” Young said. Hiscreation opened in 1907,though it wasn’t completeduntil the following year.

In the early decades, nearlyeveryone, including presidentsand visiting royalty, arrived inWashington by train, makingUnion Station the first thingthey saw.

On Jan. 15, 1953, a runawaytrain crashed through the mainconcourse. The floor collapsedunder the weight of the loco-motive, but nobody was killed.Just four days later, the damagewas hardly visible when a spe-cial train for President

Eisenhower’s inaugurationrolled into the station, accord-ing to an official station history.

But as passenger trains fellout of favor, so did big trainstations. New York’s originalPennsylvania Station, a similar-ly grand, classically-inspiredstructure, was razed in 1964.

Union Station survived,thanks in part to an ill-fatedproject to remake the buildinginto a national visitor’s centerfor the country’s bicentennial.The marble floor was torn upto carve out a theater for anelaborate slideshow presenta-tion.

The visitor’s center was a

flop, and soon the station wasshuttered because of structuralproblems. Passengers used amakeshift Amtrak terminalbehind Union Station, with acovered walkway around thebuilding to get to the street.

A public-private partnershipspent $160 million to restorethe building. It reopened in1988 — once again a train sta-tion, but this time with high-end retail and restaurants.

Amtrak has been trying tofoster similar efforts — albeiton a smaller scale — aroundthe country through its GreatAmerican Stations program. Arenovated station can helpspur development of neglecteddowntowns, advocates of suchprojects say.

The centennial celebration is10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday andnoon - 4 p.m. Sunday. The freeevent will feature an exhibit ofhistoric locomotives and pas-senger cars from the heyday of

rail travel, as well as modernAmtrak equipment. Visitors willbe able to walk through thecars and even buy souvenirstamps inside an old railwaypost office car. Archival photosof the station will also be ondisplay.

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By EMILY RISTOWASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER

LONDON — God save thequeen, and maybe a fewpounds— sterling that is.

London may have a deservedreputation for being royallyexpensive, but by taking advan-tage of the free museums andsights in the historic capital,tourists won’t necessarily leavetown feeling like paupers.

MUSEUMS: Most of London’smajor museums are free. TheBritish Museum, the ScienceMuseum, the Victoria & Albertand other state-supportedmuseums have free admissionevery day. They get crowded asthe day goes on, so try to goearly. And keep those freemuseums in mind whenyou need a restroom.

SIGHTS: If you want to experi-ence the workings of Parliament,you can sit in on debates for free.For a taste of true parliamentarybanter, go to the prime minis-ter’s Question Time, which takesplace Wednesdays whenParliament is in session. OnlyU.K. residents can get advancetickets, so be prepared towait in line.

To get an up-close look at theTower of London without payingthe $30 admission, go to theCeremony of the Keys. You won’tbe able to go inside the tower,but you’ll be part of the 700-year-old tradition of locking upeach night. You need to submit awritten request for tickets two tothree months in advance. Go tohttp://www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon for more information.

PARKS: When you need abreak from all the sightseeing,try venturing north of the centralcity to Hampstead Heath. The791-acre park has ponds, trailsand ample space for a picnic onParliament Hill, which offersgreat views of London’s skyline.

Or head to Speakers’ Corner atHyde Park, located at Park Laneand Cumberland Gate, acrossfrom the Marble Arch Tube stop.The corner is a gathering placefor people to speak their mindson politics, religion and every-thing else. Go on Sunday.

THEATER: London is knownfor its drama but tickets for WestEnd shows can cost over $100.To go on the cheap, purchasetickets on the day of the show atthe half-price ticket booth inLeicester Square.

Take in some Shakespeare atthe Globe, where standing tick-ets will cost about $10. You’ll getto experience the play as agroundling — as they werecalled in Shakespeare’s day —and have the performance takeplace around you. But come pre-pared: You’ll be standing for thewhole play — usually aroundthree hours — and you’ll beexposed to the weather (andrain) at this open air theater.

If Shakespeare’s not yourscene, check out the Royal CourtTheatre, a two-theater venuededicated to producing newplays. All tickets on Mondays areabout $20. For theatergoers

under 27, $10 tickets are avail-able every day for plays in thedownstairs theater.

FOOD: Pop into a pub for ameal and a pint. You’ll get toenjoy some iconic British grub— fish and chips, meat pies andpuddings — at a reasonableprice.

London also has a wide selec-tion of ethnic food. For inexpen-sive Indian food, try the IndianYMCA’s dining hall near WarrenStreet tube station,http://www.indianymca.org/,where you can grab dinner foraround $10.

And if there’s a pricey restau-rant you have your heart set on,go for lunch when prices arelower.

GETTING AROUND: Thecheapest way to travel is by footand the sights and museums aregenerally nearby. But if you needto travel farther take the Tube —

London’s subway system — orhop on a bus for a more scenicjourney.

The No. 11 bus goes toWestminster Abbey, Parliament,Trafalgar Square and St. Paul’sCathedral. The No. 9 will takeyou to Hyde Park, Harrod’s andPiccadilly Circus.

To save money buy an Oystercard — an electronic card thatserves as your ticket. You getreduced fares for a single trip —down to about $3 from $8 for aTube trip within the central cityand $1.80 instead of $4 fora bus ride.

Children under 11 ride free.Kids ages 11 to 15 can travel freeon buses and trams and for alower fare on the Tube with anOyster photocard. You need toapply online for one at least threeweeks before your trip. Go towww.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/fare-sandtickets/visitortickets/5185.aspxfor more information.

ACCOMMODATION: Budgethotels are clustered near trainstations, especially Paddington,Victoria, Euston and King’sCross. The Earl’s Courtneighborhood is another option.Book early.

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‘Company’ is classic SondheimBy KIM COOL

FEATURES EDITOR

When Stephen Sondheimcame on the Broadway scene,there was a style shift similarto when Rodgers &Hammerstein teamed up.

“Company,” the 79th seasonopener at The Players inSarasota, is a good example.Sondheim’s musical themesare woven into the show, withmultiple reprises and a GreekChorus feel as the company offive married couples sings,with regularity, “Bobby” toRobert (Jason Kimble), thebachelor who is likely toremain a bachelor. That thereis no “happy ending” in theclassic “boy meets girl, boymarries girl scenario,” alsomade the show different fromits predecessors. Working froma book by George Furth,Sondheim created the lyricsand the music for the showwithout an ending whichearned six Tony awards (nomi-nated for 14) in 1971.

Robert is a 30-somethingguy with three girlfriends andlittle, if any, desire to strolldown “that” aisle and off intothe sunset. His cadre of oldermarried friends with whom hekeeps “company” is the show’spremise. One never knows ifthey want him to be marriedto be as happy as they are oras miserable as they are. Thestoryline is peppered withfunny schticks and the musicis mostly wonderful. Kimblehas a pleasant voice and anendearing manner.

Katherine Vershynino isApril, the not-so-bright stew-ardess. She is stunning and sois her Kaylene McCaw-designed uniform, includingcoat and hat. In contrast isMarta (Deniz Hakim), sort of ahippie type who thinks 14thStreet is uptown New York. Thethird young lady is Kathy(Erica Wilkes) who is the mostlevel-headed of Robert’s three

girlfriends. Good individually,the three girls sparkle in theirAndrews Sister-style renditionof “Have I Got a Girl For You.”

The couples who have gath-ered to celebrate Robert’s 35thbirthday include: Sarah (ElliePattison) and Harry (LeslieDawley); Susan (Cara Herman)and Peter (David Walker);Jenny (Bonnie Scavone) andDavid (Richard Russell); Amy(Stephanie Costello) and Paul(David Abolafia); and Joanne(Sandra Musicante) and Larry(David Coyle). Russell wastrained as an opera singer. Hehas a fine voice that addsmuch to the show. So does hisgrin in the pot scene.

Pattison delivers more thana few good karate chops and awhole lot of fun as she alwaysdoes when on stage. You cansee her inhaling browniefumes and wanting so badly tolick that plate from the minutethe plate appears on stage.Also to be noted is the perfor-mance of Herman who alwayssparkles on the stage.

The show-stopping number,

“Getting married Today,” isthat because of Costello, whomanages to clearly sing herlengthy part in that sceneabout as fast as humanly pos-sible, while also cavortingaround the stage and finallyending in a heap. Brava!

McCaw’s costumes helpdefine the characters who arecostumed in related colors.They are directed by JaredWalker. Walker also is respon-sible for the show’s choreogra-phy, which included severalclever dance routines as wellas the staging for such individ-ual numbers as Costello’s. Theset, created from scaffoldingwas designed by MatthewNitsch with lighting by JeffreyDillon and musical directionby Emily Croome who alsodirected the show’s musicians:percussionist Devin Neel,Keyboardist Seth Wertz, wood-wind player Teri Booth andtrumpet player VictorMongillo.

Performances are eveningsat 8 p.m. Wednesday throughSaturday and at 2 p.m. on

Sundays. Tickets are $23 perperson for adults and $12 forstudents.

The show closes Sunday.The Players is at 838 North

Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Forinformation and/or tickets,visit www.theplayers.org orcall 941-365-2494 daily from10 a.m.-4 p.m..

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From left, Katherine Vershynino, Jason Kimble and Erica Wilkes in“Company” at The Players in Sarasota.

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“The Given Day” (WilliamMorrow, 704 pages, $27.95),by Dennis Lehane: It’s thefall of 1918, and the nationis in chaos.

World War I is drawing toclose, and without the stimu-lus battle brings, the U.S econ-omy is imploding. Blacks andwomen, many of whomreceived their first decent pay-checks because of the war, arebeing laid off by the thou-sands. More than a milliondoughboys returning from thekilling fields of France find fewjobs waiting for them. Violentstrikes cripple key industries,and race riots break out in sev-eral large cities.

This watershed year is thebackdrop for “The Given Day,”a superbly written, meticu-lously researched new histori-cal novel by Dennis Lehane. Asthe story begins, the venerableport city of Boston is on thebrink of class warfare, and twoopposing forces eagerly seekto take advantage.

Communists and anarchists— many of them recent immi-grants from Southern andEastern Europe — agitate toturn underpaid workers intorevolutionaries. The most radi-cal among them bomb policestations and other symbols ofauthority.

Industrialists and conserva-tive politicians who despiseand fear organized laborbrand all union organizers asterrorists. They order the woe-fully underpaid police tosmash strikes and round upradicals for deportation — thetime-honored strategy of pit-ting the poor against the poor.

As if all this isn’t bad enough,the Spanish flu hitchhikes aride across the Atlantic withthe returning soldiers, turningAmerican cities into deathcamps. Prohibition is immi-nent, heightening class ten-

sions and encouraging thedevelopment of a powerfulnew criminal class. And inBoston, where the GreatMolasses Flood has destroyedmuch of the old North End,Red Sox owner Harry Frazee ispreparing to sell Babe Ruthto the Yankees.

Even for Lehane, a writerwho takes pride in not repeat-ing himself, “The Given Day”is a remarkable departure. Hisfirst five novels, including“Darkness Take My Hand”(1996), were beautifully writ-ten detective stories featuringthe Boston crime-fightingteam of Patrick Kenzie andAngela Gennaro. Then came“Mystic River” (2001), a sear-ing exploration of the lifelongconsequences of one episodeof childhood violence in thelives of a group of old friends.Next was “Shutter Island”(2003), a gothic mystery withechoes of both Stephen Kingand Alfred Hitchcock.

“The Given Day,” on theother hand, is both a sweepinghistorical epic and the inti-mate saga of two remarkableAmerican families, one blackand one white.

The Coughlin familyincludes some of the mostpowerful officers in the cor-rupt Boston PoliceDepartment. When the rankand file, fed up with povertywages and vermin-infestedoffices, begin meeting amongthemselves, the officers fearthey might unionize. So youngDanny Coughlin’s elders assignhim to infiltrate the meetings,promising swift promotion asa reward.

What they don’t count on isDanny deciding the grievancesare justified and emerging as acharismatic leader of a fledg-ling police union.

The Lawrence family issmaller — just a gifted ama-teur baseball player named

Luther and the young womanwho is carrying his baby.Luther gets mixed up in sometrouble in Tulsa, Okla., flees toBoston, and ends up workingas a servant for the Coughlinfamily and helping out at thelocal NAACP office.

Luther and Danny becomefriends, doing their best tohelp one another as theBoston Police try to subvertthe NAACP and as the policeunion edges toward a citywidestrike. When the strike finallycomes, lawless mobs loot andburn much of the city, fearfulcity fathers arm volunteersincluding members of theHarvard football team, and thegovernor calls out the NationalGuard, which responds with acavalry charge across theBoston Common.

Historical figures includingleftist Jack Reed, playwrightEugene O’Neill, NAACPfounder W.E.B. Du Bois, U.S.Attorney General MitchellPalmer, MassachusettsGovernor Calvin Coolidge,anarchist Luigi Galleani, and ayoung federal prosecutornamed John (J. Edgar) Hoover,make cameo appearances.And Babe Ruth, portrayed as aself-centered, egomaniacal

dullard, is a major character.Lehane’s predominant

themes are class rage betweenthe haves and have-nots andthe conflict between securityand civil liberties. He is carefulnot to lecture, inviting readersto draw their own conclusionsabout parallels to 2008. Thebook is also a thoughtful,provocative exploration ofrace, fame, power andpolitical corruption inAmerican culture.

Except for the curiousdetour represented by “ShutterIsland,” Lehane has grown inambition and stature witheach book. “The Given Day”places him the first rank ofmodern American novelists.

That doesn’t mean he’ll stoprivaling Elmore Leonard asHollywood’s favoritestoryteller, however.

Columbia Pictures hasbought the rights to “TheGiven Day” and has lined upSam Raimi (“Spider-Man”) todirect. Movies made from twoof Lehane’s books, “MysticRiver” and “Gone Baby Gone,”were both critical and box-office successes, and a filmbased on “Shutter Island”is scheduled for releasenext year.

‘The Given Day’ is thoughtful, provocative

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North Port Concert BandAs the new season starts the

North Port Concert Band ispreparing a diverse selectionof songs with the theme“The Colors of Our Lives.”

Maestro De Vere Fader willonce again lead this wellknown group of musicians inits inaugural concert at 7 p.m.Thursday at the North PortPerforming Arts Center,6400 Price Blvd., North Port.

Songs features include,“Wild Cherries, “ a catchy ragnumber, “Colorama” features amedley consisting of RoyalBlue, Deep Purple, andAutumn Serenade. “OrangeBowl” is sure to please sportsfans, and “Greensleeves” willbring a smile to everyone’sface. Bizet’s “Carmen” with itsimage of a red rose shouldkeep feet dancing and jigging.“The Yellow Rose of Texas”touches the heart of countrymusic lovers, while “Black JackMarch” keeps the tempoat a quick pace.

A solo by clarinetist ChetMientus will be “Blue Moon”of course the band will beaccompanying him.

The box office is open everyschool day from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. For more information orto order tickets by phone, call941-426-8479 or 866-406-7722.

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By CHRISTY LEMIREAP MOVIE CRITIC

The blind literally lead theblind — to hell and back — inthe pretentious, preposterousallegory “Blindness.”

An unnamed disease afflictsthe unnamed citizens of anunnamed city, all of which istoo precious. One by one, thevictims are left sightless butthey see white instead ofblack, a sensation one charac-ter compares to “swimming inmilk.” Once they’re roundedup by soldiers and quaran-tined in a grubby, abandonedmental asylum (becauseapparently The Ritz-Carltonwasn’t available), their worstprimal instincts emerge: uri-nation and defecation in thehallways, theft, assaults and,ultimately, rape.

The physical and moral dete-rioration calls to mind the sit-uation in the Superdome afterHurricane Katrina, but direc-tor Fernando Meirelles, inadapting a novel by NobelPrize-winner Jose Saramago, isclearly trying to suggest thatsociety similarly could col-lapse anywhere, anytime.Rather than being thought-provoking, though, the wholedreary exercise feels like anoverlong beat-down — as ifwe’re being scolded just forshowing up.

Somehow, “City of God,”Meirelles’ brutally violent 2002drama about life in the Rio deJaneiro slums, was more sub-tle. Here, the director relies tooheavily on obvious symbolism,such as glass reflections andvarious shades of white in theform of blazing sunlight orbright floor tiles. He evenfloods the screen with white attimes, as if to make us feelwhat the characters are experi-encing in Don McKellar’sscript. If we share any emotionwith these people, it’s a yearn-ing to get up and go home.

Even Julianne Moore can’tliven up this slog, despite atypically strong performance

as the one person who can stillsee — a phenomenon which isnever explained, probablybecause it’s an arbitrary plotdevice. She pretends she’sblind, though, to stay with herhusband (Mark Ruffalo), whois an eye doctor. This meansshe can help navigate thechaos, but only to a certainextent; she’s also forced towitness it without revealingher secret and, therefore,risking her life.

Big Brother is watching asheavily armed soldiers whowill shoot anyone who daresto step out of line, but there’salso a video playing on endlessloop on monitors throughoutthe building, with a manspelling out the useless rules.This, too, feels heavy-handed.

Other victims include a littleboy (Mitchell Nye), a hookerwith a heart of gold (AliceBraga) and an elderly man(Danny Glover), all of whomwere the doctor’s patients.There’s also a Japanese couple(Yusuke Iseya and YoshinoKimura), the husband ofwhich started all this when hewent blind behind the wheelof his car in traffic. Thenthere’s the bartender at thehotel where the prostituteworked (Gael Garcia Bernal),who appoints himself the Kingof Ward Three.

Basically, this means he takesover, adding a level of depravi-ty to these already grim cir-cumstances by forcing the oth-ers to fork over their valuablesin exchange for the food hehas hoarded. When there’snothing left of worth, he andhis followers have their waywith the women. If we’dknown a single thing abouthim before his rise to power,he might have seemed morefearsome; because he’s barelyfleshed out, his demandscome out of nowhere, and thegroup rape scene he orches-trates merely feels gratuitous.

Some of the visual imagery isstriking in the post-apocalyp-

tic wasteland outside the asy-lum. But then the laughablyupbeat way in which“Blindness” ends only rein-

forces what a waste oftime it was.

“Blindness,” a MiramaxFilms release, is rated R for

violence including sexualassaults, language andsexuality/nudity. Runningtime: 121 minutes.

‘Blindness’

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An American Carol (PG-13)A cynical, Anti-American “Hollywood” film-

maker sets out on a crusade to abolish the4th of July holiday. He is visited by 3 ghostswho take him on a hilarious journey in anattempt to show him the true meaning ofAmerica.

Hollywood 20: 12:40, 2:50, 5:20, 8:10,10:20, 12:25 a.m., Fri-Sat; 12:40, 2:50, 5:20,8:10, 10:20 Sun

Merchants Crossing 16: 11:05 a.m., 1:10,3:15, 5:25, 7:40, 9:50 Fri-Sat; 11:05 a.m.,1:10, 3:15, 5:25, 7:40 Sun

Town Center 16: 1:40, 3:50, 7:25, 10:05

Appaloosa (R)Set in the Old West territory of New Mexico,

“Appaloosa” revolves around a pair ofhired guns (Viggo Mortensen and Ed Harris)who come to clean up a dangerous town runby a ruthless, powerful rancher (Jeremy Irons)and his band of outlaws. While boldly bringingnew order to the town, the two fearless law-men meet a provocative outsider (RenéeZellweger) whose unconventional waysthreaten to destroy their decade-old bond.1 hr. 54 mins.

Hollywood 20: 12;25, 3:30, 7:50, 10:30Town Center 16: 1:55, 4:50, 7:35, 10:20

Beverly Hills Chihuahua (PG)A pampered Chihuahua named Chloe (Drew

Barrymore) finds herself accidentally lost inthe mean streets of Mexico without a day spaor Rodeo Drive boutique anywhere in sight.Now alone for the first time in her spoiled life,she must rely on some unexpected newfriends — including a street-hardened GermanShepherd named Delgado (Andy Garcia) andan amorous pup named Papi (George Lopez)— to lend her a paw and help her to find herinner strength on their incredible journeyback home. 1 hr. 25 mins.

AMC Sarasota 12: 10:15 a.m., 12:30,2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15 Fri-Sat; 10:15 a.m.,12:30, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45 Sun

Frank Theatres Galleria Stadium: 11 a.m.,1, 3, 5, 7, 9


Merchants Crossing 16: 11:55 a.m., 2:15,4:30, 7:15, 9:45 Fri-Sat; 11:55 a.m., 2:15,4:30, 7:15 Sun

Town Center 16: 1:10, 4, 7:45, 10:15

Blindness (R)When a sudden plague of blindness devas-

tates a city, a small group of the afflicted bandtogether to triumphantly overcome the horrific con-ditions of their imposed quarantine. 1 hr. 58 mins.

Frank Theatres Galleria Stadium: 10:50 a.m.,1:35, 5:05, 7:35, 10

Hollywood 20: 12:45, 3:35, 7:20, 10:05,12:45 a.m., Fri-Sat; 12:45, 3:35, 7:20,10:05 Sun

Merchants Crossing 16: 11 a.m., 1:50,4:35, 7:20, 10:05 Fri-Sat; 11 a.m., 1:50,4:35, 7:20 Sun

Town Center 16: 1:50, 4:40, 7:40, 10:30

Burn After Reading (R) BA dark spy-comedy from Academy Award

winners Joel and Ethan Coen. An ousted CIAofficial’s (Academy Award nominee JohnMalkovich) memoir accidentally falls into thehands of two unwise gym employees intent onexploiting their find.

AMC Sarasota 12: 12:05, 2:25, 4:50, 7:35,10:20 Fri-Sat; 12:05, 2:25, 4:50, 7:35 Sun

Frank Theatres Galleria Stadium: 11:20 a.m.,3:20, 7:40


Merchants Crossing 16: 11:40 a.m., 2:05,4:20,7,9:20 Fri-Sat; 11:40 a.m.,2:05,4:20,Sun

Town Center 16: 2:10, 7:30

Eagle Eye (PG-13) A-Shia LaBeouf and Michelle Monaghan are

two strangers who become the pawns of amysterious woman they have never met, butwho seems to know their every move. Realizingthey are being used to further her diabolicalplot, they must work together to outwit thewoman before she has them killed.

AMC Sarasota 12: 11:05 a.m., 2, 5, 8,10:45 Fri-Sat; 11:05 a.m., 2, 5, 8 Sun

Frank Theatres Galleria Stadium: 11:30 a.m.,1:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10

Hollywood 20: 12:05, 12:35, 2:45, 3:15,7:30, 8, 10:15, 10:45, 1 a.m., Fri-Sat; 12:05,12:35, 2:45, 3:15, 7:30, 8, 10:15, 10:45 Sun

Merchants Crossing 16: 11:20 a.m., 1, 2, 4,4:45, 6:45, 7:30, 9:30, 10:10 Fri-Sat;11:20 a.m., 1, 2, 4, 4:45, 6:45, 7:30 Sun

Town Center 16: 1:15, 1:45, 4:05, 4:55,7:05, 7:40, 9:55, 10:25

Fireproof (PG) AA heroic fireman (Kirk Cameron) in a failing

marriage takes up his father’s challenge to bepart of a 40-day experiment designed to teachboth husband and wife the real meaningof commitment.

Frank Theatres Galleria Stadium: Noon,2:30, 5, 7:30, 9:50

Hollywood 20: 1, 4:30, 7:50, 10:40Town Center 16: 1, 3:55, 7:10, 10:10

Flash of Genius (PG-13)The Kearns were a typical 1960s Detroit

family, trying to live their version of theAmerican Dream. Local university professorBob (Greg Kinnear) married teacher Phyllis(Lauren Graham) and, by their mid-thirties,had six kids who brought them a hectic butsatisfying Midwestern existence. When Bobinvents a device that would eventually be usedby every car in the world, the Kearns think theyhave struck gold. 1 hr. 59 mins.

AMC Sarasota 12: 10 a.m., 1, 4:05, 7, 9:55Fri-Sat; 10 a.m., 1, 4:05, 7 Sun

Frank Theatres Galleria Stadium: 10:55 a.m.,1:30, 4:45, 7:05, 9:30

Hollywood 20: 1:10, 4:20, 7:35, 10:15,12:55 a.m., Fri-Sat; 1:10, 4:20, 7:35, 10:15 Sun

Merchants Crossing 16: 11 a.m., 1:40,4:25, 7:10, 9:55 Fri-Sat; 11 a.m., 1:40,4:25, 7:10 Sun

Town Center 16: 1:25, 4:10, 7:30, 10:20

Ghost Town (PG-13) B+Bertram Pincus (Ricky Gervais) is a man

whose people skills leave much to be desired.When Pincus dies unexpectedly, but is miracu-

lously revived after seven minutes, he wakesup to discover that he now has the annoyingability to see ghosts. Even worse, they all wantsomething from him, particularly Frank Herlihy(Greg Kinnear), who pesters him into breakingup the impending marriage of his widowGwen (Téa Leoni). 1 hr. 43 mins.

AMC Sarasota 12: 10:10 Fri-Sat; 7:50 SunFrank Theatres Galleria Stadium: 7:10, 9:50Hollywood 20: 12:45, 3:10, 5:35, 8:10,

10:50Merchants Crossing 16: 11:50 a.m., 5:05,

10:15 Fri-Sat; 11:50 a.m, 5:05 SunTown Center 16: 2:15, 7:55

How to Lose Friends& Alienate People (R)

The film tracks the outrageous escapades ofSidney Young (Simon Pegg), a smalltime, bum-bling, British celebrity journalist who is hired byan upscale magazine in New York City. In spec-tacular fashion Sidney enters high society andburns bridges with bosses, peers and super-stars.1 hr. 50 mins.

AMC Sarasota 12: 11 a.m., 1;45, 4:30,7:30, 10:30 Fri-Sat; 11 a.m., 1;45, 4:30,7:30 Sun

Frank Theatres Galleria Stadium:11:35 a.m., 1:50, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40

Hollywood 20: 12:50, 3:20, 8, 10:35Merchants Crossing 16: 11:30 a.m., 2:30,

5:10, 7:55, 10:30 Fri-Sat; 11:30 a.m., 2:30,5:10, 7:55 Sun

Town Center 16: 1:35, 4:20, 7:50, 10:30

Igor (PG) BA hunchbacked lab assistant dreams of

becoming a scientist and winning the annualscience fair. 1 hr. 26 mins.

AMC Sarasota 12: 10:25 a.m., 12:40,2:55, 5:20, 7:50 Fri-Sat; 10:25 a.m., 12:40,2:55, 5:20 Sun

Frank Theatres Galleria Stadium: 11:10 a.m.,1:10, 3:10, 5:10

Hollywood 20: 12:10, 2:20, 5:10, 7:25,9:35, 11:55 Fri-Sat; 12:10, 2:20, 5:10, 7:25,9:35 Sun

Merchants Crossing 16: 11:30 a.m., 2:35,4:55, 7:25, 9:35 Fri-Sat; 11:30 a.m., 2:35,4:55, 7:25 Sun

Town Center 16: 2, 4:25, 7, 9:40

Lakeview Terrace (PG-13) BAn uptight police officer (Samuel L.

Jackson), the self-appointed watchdog of hisneighborhood, strongly disapproves of theinterracial newlyweds (Patrick Wilson, KerryWashington) who just moved in next door. Hebecomes increasingly hostile toward theinnocent pair, going to great lengths to forcethem out of their home. Events take a tragicturn when the couple decide to fight back.1 hr. 50 mins.

AMC Sarasota 12: 10:55 a.m., 1:30, 4:15,7:05, 9:40 Fri-Sat; 10:55 a.m., 1:30, 4:15,7:05 Sun

Frank Theatres Galleria Stadium:10:40 a.m., 1:15, 5:05, 7:30, 9:45

Hollywood 20: 1:05, 3:40, 8:05, 10:45Merchants Crossing 16: 11:10 a.m., 1:45,

4:15, 7:05, 9:40 Fri-Sat; 11:10 a.m., 1:45,4:15, 7:05 Sun

Town Center 16: 1:30, 4:15, 7:15, 9:50

Miracle at St. Anna (R) B+The story of four black American soldiers

who are members of the US Army as part ofthe all-black 92nd “Buffalo Soldier” Divisionstationed in Tuscany, Italy during World War II.They experience the tragedy and triumph of thewar as they find themselves trapped behindenemy lines and separated from their unitafter one of them risks his life to save anItalian boy. 2 hr. 24 mins.

AMC Sarasota 12: 11:15 a.m., 3, 6:30,9:50 Fri-Sat; 11:15 a.m., 3, 6:30 Sun

Hollywood 20: Noon, 3:25, 7:10, 10:35Town Center 16: 1:05, 4:30, 8

My Best Friend’s Girl (R) BSmart, beautiful and headstrong, Alexis is

the girl of Dustin’s dreams. But after only fiveweeks of dating, the love-struck Dustin iscoming on so strong that Alexis is forced toslow things down – permanently. Devastatedand desperate to get her back, Dustin turnsto his best friend, Tank, the reboundspecialist.1 hr. 43 mins.

AMC Sarasota 12: 12:15, 2:35, 5:05, 7:40,10:25, 12:50 a.m., Fri-Sat; 12:15, 2:35, 5:05,7:40, 10:25 Sun

Merchants Crossing 16: 11:35 a.m., 5:20,10:25 Fri-Sat; 11:35 a.m., 5:20 Sun

Town Center 16:5, 9:50

Nick and Norah’sInfinite Playlist (PG-13)

Nick (Michael Cera) frequents New York’sindie rock scene nursing a broken heart and avague ability to play the bass. Norah (KatDennings) is questioning pretty much all ofher assumptions about the world. Though theyhave nothing in common except for their tastein music, their chance encounter leads to anall-night quest to find a legendary band’ssecret show and ends up becoming the firstdate in a romance that could change boththeir lives. 1 hr. 30 mins.

AMC Sarasota 12: 10:30 a.m., 12:45,3:15, 5:30, 8:15, 10:40 Fri-Sat; 10:30 a.m.,12:45, 3:15, 5:30, 8:15 Sun

Frank Theatres Galleria Stadium:11:20 a.m., 1:20, 3:20, 5:20, 7:20, 9:20

Hollywood 20: 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:30, 9:50,12:10 a.m., Fri-Sat; 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:30,9:50 Sun

Merchants Crossing 16: 11:45 a.m., 2:45,5,7:45,10 Fri-Sat; 11:45 a.m.,2:45,5,7:45 Sun

Town Center 16: 1:20, 3:45, 7:20, 9:45

Nights in Rodanthe (PG-13) BAdrienne Willis (Diane Lane), a woman with

her life in chaos, retreats to the tiny coastaltown of Rodanthe, in the Outer Banks of NorthCarolina, to tend to a friend’s inn for the week-end. Here she hopes to find the tranquility sheso desperately needs to rethink the conflictssurrounding her—a wayward husband who hasasked to come home, and a teenaged daugh-ter who resents her every decision. Almost assoon as Adrienne gets to Rodanthe, a majorstorm is forecast and Dr. Paul Flanner(Richard Gere) arrives. 1 hr. 37 mins.

AMC Sarasota 12: 9:55 a.m., 12:15, 2:30,4:45, 7:15, 10 Fri-Sat; 9:55 a.m., 12:15,2:30, 4:45, 7:15 Sun

Frank Theatres Galleria Stadium: 11:25 a.m,

1:25, 3:25, 5:25, 7:25, 9:25Hollywood 20: 12:35, 2:55, 5:15, 7:45,

10:05, 12:40 a.m., Fri-Sat; 12:35, 2:55, 5:15,7:45, 10:05 Sun

Merchants Crossing 16: 11:40 a.m., 2:50,5:30, 8, 10:20 Fri-Sat; 11:40 a.m., 2:50,5:30, 8 Sun

Town Center 16: 2:05, 4:35, 7:05, 10

Religulous (R)Comic Bill Maher visits Jerusalem, Vatican

City and other religious destinations to ques-tion believers about their different faiths.1 hr 41 mins.

Burns Court: 2, 5, 7:45

Righteous Kill (R) BTwo veteran detectives (Robert De Niro,

Al Pacino) hunt a vigilante whose crimesresemble those of a killer they put behindbars long ago.

AMC Sarasota 12: 10:45 a.m., 4:10 , 9:45Fri-Sat; 10:45 a.m., 4:10 Sun

Frank Theatres Galleria Stadium: 1:05,5:30, 9:55

Hollywood 20: 4:40, 9:40, 12:05 a.m.,Fri-Sat; 4;40, 9:40 Sun

Merchants Crossing 16: 11:15 a.m., 1:55,5:15, 8, 10:30 Fri-Sat; 11:15 a.m., 1:55,5:15, 8 Sun

Town Center 16: 5:05, 10:25

The Women (PG-13) B-Mary Haines (Meg Ryan) is a clothing

designer who seems to have it all. Her bestfriend, Sylvie Fowler (Annette Bening), leadsanother enviable life. But when Mary’shusband enters into an affair with Crystal Allen(Eva Mendes), all hell breaks loose.

AMC Sarasota 12: 1:15, 6:45Hollywood 20: 1:15, 4:25, 7:05, 9:45,

12:35 a.m., Fri-Sat; 1:15, 4:25, 7:05, 9:45 SunMerchants Crossing 16: 2:25, 7:35

Movie times validFriday throughSunday unless

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Movie Rating GradeFILMS AT A GLANCE

An American Carol (PG-13) NEWAppaloosa (R) NEWBeverly Hills Chihuahua (PG) NEWBlindness (R) NEWBurn After Reading (R) BEagle Eye (PG-13) A-Fireproof (PG) AFlash of Genius (PG-13) NEWGhost Town (PG-13) B+How to Lose Friends (R) NEWIgor (PG) BLakeview Terrace (PG-13) BMiracle at St. Anna (R) B+My Best Friend's Girl (R) BNick and Norah (PG-13) NEWNights in Rodanthe (PG-13) BReligulous (R) NEWRighteous Kill (R) BThe Women (PG-13) B-

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Charlotte County FamilyYMCA is hosting “Kids NightOut” from 6:30 p.m. - 10:30p.m. every Friday for childrenin grades K-5 at the CharlotteCounty Family YMCA, FranzRoss Park Branch, 19333Quesada Ave., Port Charlotte.

Children will enjoy swim-ming, active game, plus theYouth Activity Center withpool table, foos ball, rock walland video games.

Dinner will be available foran additional $5. Choices varyand include Subway, pizza,Chic Fil A and more.

The cost is $10 for Y-mem-bers and $15 for nonmembers.

Reservations are requiredby 6 p.m. Thursday the weekattending.

For reservations or moreinformation, call941-629-9622, ext. 106.

Oktoberfest inPunta Gorda

The Punta Gorda Chamberof Commerce downtown mer-chants are holding their firstOktoberfest from 6 p.m. to 10p.m. Friday in front of theHistoric Charlotte CountyCourthouse in Punta Gorda.

There’ll be genuine Germanmusic, German beer, sizzlingbrats and plenty of good spiritto go around. Dance, eat,drink, enjoy the music andsavor the delights of ourdowntown area.

For more information, call941-639-3720.

‘Healthy FamiliesFlorida’ benefit

join the Chrome Divas ofPort Charlotte in helping ourcommunity at the Benefit for“Healthy Families Florida” ofCharlotte County from 2p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday atthe Coral Rock Café/SportCity, 4560 Tamiami Trail,

Port Charlotte.No-Run Poker Run.

$10 per hand. $5 buffet.Raffles. 50⁄50. Drink specials.Music by Ridin’ High.

All proceeds from the pokerhands, 50⁄50, and buffetbenefit Health FamiliesFlorida of Charlotte County.

For more information,contact Kande [email protected],Sue May [email protected] call Sue at at 941-356-9821.

Sculpture exhibitThe Sculpture Society will

once again present its ninthannual October Show with awide variety of sculptures atthe Visual Arts Center, 210Maud St., Punta Gorda, begin-ning Saturday and lasting untilOct. 30. The public is invited toview these unique works of artfor free from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.daily and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday. For more informa-tion, call 941-639-8810.


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Disney On Ice presents “Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey”which will take audiences on a fun-filled tour to four excitingdestinations filled with favorite Disney friends when it comes tothe St. Pete Times Forum Oct. 2-5, presented locally byBenjamin Moore. With Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse astour guides, guests will visit the enchanting worlds of Disney’sThe Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Lilo & Stitch and Peter Pan.

The St. Pete Times Forum will be filled with music and magicin every scene including an enchanting undersea kingdom withAriel and Sebastian, a jungle adventure in the African Pride Landswith Simba and Nala, a Hawaiian luau with Lilo and Stitch and atrip to jolly old London with Peter Pan and Tinker Bell.

“It’s an extraordinary show and a family vacation all rolledinto one incredible night,” says Producer Kenneth Feld. “Youreally get a sense you are traveling right alongside Mickey,Minnie and their friends.”

Disney On Ice presents Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journeyfeatures an international team of award-winning skaters, excit-ing choreography and a musical score filled with familiarDisney hits and rock ‘n’ roll classics the whole family will enjoy.

The unconventional mix of music inspired ChoreographerCindy Stuart to incorporate original moves, like the boisterouspirate line dance. Stuart has also included more classic skating,like David and Nani’s touching surf duet and Prince Eric andAriel’s tender pas de deux.

“Not only is this show a journey through favorite Disney sto-ries, it is a journey of emotions,” says Director Jerry Bilik. “Fromthe antics of Sebastian, Simba and Stitch, to the high-flyingadventures of Peter Pan, the audience will experience excite-ment, humor and friendship.”

Each destination has its own mood created by LightingDesigner Patrick Dierson. The foggy London skyline that can beseen from the Darling children’s window soon changes to themysterious forest where Peter Pan and the Lost Boys live intheir tree house. Ariel and Sebastian dive into undersea excur-sions and Lilo and Stitch cavort surfside surrounded by tropicalsunlight and foliage.

The St. Pete Times Forum is located at 401 Channelside Drive,Tampa.

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Busy parents who need quickideas for midweek dinners oftenrely on pizza. Not only is it achild’s favorite meal, but it canbe prepared in a hurry.

Pillsbury, the maker ofrefrigerated dough, has created“Pillsbury Pizza Night”(Wiley, $14.95), a cookbookwith almost 100 pizza recipesthat are ready in minutes.

Another new one-topiccookbook this fall is all aboutketchup.

“The Heinz Tomato KetchupCookbook” by Paul Hartley(Ten Speed Press, $12.95) showshow versatile ketchup really is.Hartley, who lives near Bath,England, also is the authorof “The Colman’s MustardCookbook.”

In the introduction, Hartleywrites, “One of the joys of beinga food writer is delving into thehistory of iconic food brands

that grace kitchens the worldover, and Heinz Tomato Ketchupcertainly falls into this category.”

Ketchup probably originatedfrom Asia, in China, Hartleysaid, and was called ketsiap. Itwas a spicy pickled fish sauce.

“The early merchant sailorsdiscovered it and brought it tothe West, where tomatoes wereadded, and the ketchup weknow today evolved from there.”

The book includes historicalanecdotes, and trivia from the

Heinz Co., along with vintageadvertising art. Henry J. Heinzfounded the company in 1869and introduced tomatoketchup in 1876.

In his recipes, Hartley showshow ketchup can do more than

jazz up a burger. Recipes includegazpacho with anchovy crou-tons, breakfast tomato andpotato waffles, creole-styleshrimp and salmon, schnitzelwith noodles, and cauliflowerfritters with sweet chile dip.

Exploring the possibilities of the basics: pizza, ketchup

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Rib-eye steaks withStilton sauce

1 tablespoon butter1⁄4 pound cultivated white

mushrooms, sliced1⁄4 pound Stilton cheese2 tablespoons Heinz tomato

ketchup1 teaspoon runny honeyFreshly ground black pepper1 tablespoon snipped fresh chivesvegetable oil2 rib-eye steaks, about 3⁄4-inch thickMelt butter in a frying pan over

medium heat. When it begins tofroth, slide in mushrooms, and saute3 to 4 minutes, until soft. Removefrom heat and tip mushrooms withtheir buttery juices into a blender.Now crumble the Stilton into theblender with ketchup, honey and agenerous pinch of pepper. Blenduntil you have a smooth paste. Tofinish the sauce, stir in two-thirdsof the chives.

Coat a griddle or heavy frying panwith a very small amount of veg-etable oil and heat until just begin-ning to smoke. Slap in the steaks andcook 4 to 5 minutes on each side for

medium-rare; adjustcooking time if you wantthe steaks rare or well done.

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NEW YORK (AP) — BobDylan’s new album shall bereleased one week early as afree online stream on NationalPublic Radio’s Web site.

NPR Music will stream theentire two-CD, Tell Tale Signs.It will be available for listen-ing until Tuesday, when thealbum is officially released by

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ry of Linda Martens, whopassed away in 2006.

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The Jazz Society presentsSir John Jeffrey and his Trio,and the Herb Bruce Ensemblein a double concert. Comeearlier as the doors will openat 6:30 p.m. and seating willbe on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets cost $15per person and are availableat the theater box office onconcert night. Admission formembers is free.

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941-625-4407.2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Sunday,open jam session.Bring your own equipment.Noon - 2 p.m. Saturday, Mikey.2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, Jim Morris.• Spurs & Spokes4135 S.W. Highway 17, Arcadia.863-993-0974.7 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Wednesday, karaoke.• Wagon Wheel Saloon165 S. Polk Ave., Arcadia.863-494-6803.Friday, karaoke with Bob and Jerry.

ENGLEWOOD• Banditos5665 S Mccall Road, Englewood.941-697-4221.8 p.m. - close Thursday, Saturday, Tuesday,karaoke.Friday, live entertainment.8 p.m. Tuesday, Bingo.7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Ladies Daywith Texas Hold ‘em Poker.• Braemar Pub & Family Restaurant2440 S. McCall Road, Englewood.6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Wednesday,karaoke by WAM Entertainment.• Calico Jack’s1950 Beach Road., Englewood.941-475-8671.9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Friday - Saturday,live music.• Disabled American Veterans Chapter 101600 E. Colonia Lane, Nokomis.941-488-4500.Monday, Bingo.4 p.m.l Saturday, Oktoberfest. German food,music and prizes. $8.

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• Junior’s2643 Placida Road, Grove City.941-474-8730.Thursday and Sunday, karaoke.Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, DJ.7 p.m. Mondays, Texas Hold ‘em Pokertournaments with registration at 6 p.m.• Mookeys Bar & Grill4821 Placida Road, Grove City.941-697-0349.8:30 p.m. Friday - Saturday, karaoke.• New Blue Lagoon2000 Oyster Creek Drive, Englewood.941-473-7796.7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Friday, Tommy Cee & Judy Love and the Barstool Mountain Boys.2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, Jimmy Jand the J Man Duo.7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday, Hoosier Daddy.6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Tuesday,Keith Coleman’s Las Vegas Review.

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PORT CHARLOTTE• American Legion Post 1103152 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte.941-629-7746.6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. karoke with Billy G.7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Friday, MC 2.7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday, Anything Goes.Sunday, Jam Session with Crossfire.Tuesday, Bingo. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.Games begin at 6 p.m.7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Wednesday, Harmony.• Bikini’s Sports Bar1225 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte.941-766-1161.Noon - 7 p.m. live entertainment.• Boomers2360 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte.941-743-4140.6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Thursday,live classic rock band in the Tiki Bar.Thursday,Hip Hop DJ in Club,karaoke in the Lounge.6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Friday, live rock bandin the Tiki Bar.9 p.m. Friday, Dance DJ in Club,karaoke in the Lounge.6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday,live rock band in the Tiki Bar.9 p.m. Saturday, Dance DJ in the Club,karaoke in the Lounge.1 p.m. - 3 p.m., 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.Sunday, live rock band in the Tiki Bar.8 p.m. Monday, dart tournament.9 p.m. Tuesday, karaoke.• Chubby’z 24109 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte.7 p.m. Monday, Texas Hold ‘em Pokertournaments with registration at 6 p.m.4 p.m. Saturdays, Texas Hold ‘em Pokertournaments with registration at 3 p.m.• Club Fluid1225 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte.941-457-7077.10 p.m. - 2 a.m. Wednesday, everyone drinks

free - DJ Big E.10 p.m. - 2 a.m. Thursday, ladies night withDJ’s Donovan and Legend. No cover. Freedrinks until midnight. Hip Hop and R & B.10 p.m. - 2 a.m. Saturday, DJ Big E. No cover.Ladies drink free. Hip Hop and R & B.• Coyote’s4300 Kings Highway, Schoolhouse Square,Port Charlotte.941-629-2114.Thursday, Mechanical Bull Ridingand DJ Daron.The first Thursday of every month is bike nightat 7 p.m. with Florida Motorsports.Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,Saturday and Sunday, $1000 Texas Hold ‘emPoker tournament qualifiers.9 p.m. - 2 a.m. Friday - Saturday,Live country bands.9 p.m. - 2 a.m. Monday,karaoke with DnD Karaoke.9 p.m. - 2 a.m. Tuesday,karaoke with DnD Karaoke.10 p.m. Tuesday, karaoke contest.9 p.m. - 2 a.m. Wednesday, Open mic.• Deep Creek Elks1133 Capricorn Blvd., Deep Creek.941-764-6825.5:30 p.m. Friday, dinner followedby live music.6 p.m. Tuesday, karaoke.• Gatorz Bar & Grill3816 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte.941-625-5000.Live bands Saturday night.• House of Prime RestaurantTamiami Trail, Port Charlotte.941-613-4020.Hafla belly dancing show at 8 p.m. everythird Friday of the month.

• Joe Cracker1020 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte.941-258-3444.8 p.m. - midnight Friday - Saturday,live music.• MC Rascal’s Loony Bin1182 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte.www.loonybinpub.com.941-255-5999.1 p.m. Thursday Texas Hold ‘em Pokertournament with registration at noon.9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Friday, Full Tilt.1 p.m. Tuesday, Texas Hold ‘em Pokertournament with registration at noon.9 p.m. - 2 a.m. Wednesday, ladies nightand karaoke with Philly Billy.• Port Charlotte Elks #215320225 Kenilworth Blvd.,off Veterans Blvd., Port Charlotte.941-627-9811.• Portofino Restaurant23241 Bayshore Road, Charlotte Harbor.941-743-2800.6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Friday,Saturday, live entertainmentin the Sinatra Room Lounge.• Portside3636 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte.941-629-3055.9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Thursday,Ladies night with DJ T.9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Saturday, ‘80s Nightwith video games, pricing andDJ T with ‘80s music.9 p.m. Tuesday, DJ T.• Q’s Sports Bar and Girl4030 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte.941-764-6969.3 p.m. Thursday, Texas Hold ‘em Poker.

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8 p.m. - midnight Friday,Adrenaline Junkies.8 p.m. - midnight Saturday, The Crashers.5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday, Chiki Monkey.Monday, Monday Night Football.7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Tuesday,karaoke with Marlene.7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Wednesday,Armadillo Band.• Treasure Lanes1059 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte.941-625-3930.11:30 p.m. Friday, Cosmic Bowl.8 p.m. Saturday, Cosmic Bowl.• Tuscany Room23241 Bay Shore Drive,Charlotte Harbor.941-743-2800.Wednesdays, Diamond Night.

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PUNTA GORDA• Cafe Ruelle117 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda.941-575-3553.7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, live music.• Captain’s Table Restaurant & LoungeFishermen’s Village,1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda.

941-637-1177.5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday,Mable at the piano.5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday,Mable at the piano.• Danny’s Deep Creek Pub24901 Sandhill Blvd. Unit 14,Punta Gorda.941-764-0640.7:30 p.m. Thursday karaoke with Danny.9:30 p.m. Saturday, karaoke with Danny.7:30 p.m. Tuesday, karaoke with Danny.Free Poker every night.• Fishermen’s Village1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda.941-639-8721.5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Friday, Mickey’s Limit.l5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday,Snake Oil Bandits.7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Wednesday, country linedance lessons, $3 per person, center court.

• Harpoon Harry’s Lounge & Raw BarFishermen’s Village,1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda.941-637-1177.8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Thursday,karaoke with DJ Franco.• Ice House Pub408 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda.941-575-0866.7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Thursday, live music.• Mamma Nunzia1975 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda.941-575-7575.7 p.m. Tuesday, Jam session.7 p.m. Wednesday, dinner and dancing.Tuesday - Saturday, live music.• Mooseheads318 Tamiami Trail #111Corner of U.S. 41 North and Virginia,Punta Gorda.

941-505-0404.8 p.m. Thursday, Open mic night.9 p.m. Tuesday, live music.8 p.m. Wednesday, Texas Hold ‘em Poker.• Peace River SeafoodHighway 17, Punta Gorda.941-505-8440.5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Friday, Bruce Stuart.5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Tuesday, Mark the Pan Guy.• The Perfect Caper121 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda.941-505-9009.6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Thursday - Friday,Live Jazz in the lounge.• PortoBello1200 Matecumbe Key Road,

Burnt Store Marina,Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda.941-639-3650.7 p.m. - 1 a.m. Thursday, karaoke.• River City Grill131 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda941-639-9080.8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Friday, Terry Hogan.8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday, live music.• Scotty’s Last Chance25354 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda.941-639-1005.Pool tournament Tuesdays; karaokeThursday, Saturday night.

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China Buffet4311 Aiden Lane(941) 423-9594

Three beautiful dining rooms, 100 items on buffet incl. snowcrab,sushi, Chinese & American, all-you-can-eat!

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Heron Creek Golf & CC5201 Heron Creek Blvd.(941) 240-2150

Casual & fine dining! Overlooking the golf course. Full bar.Banquets and weddings.

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Shark’s Fish HouseRestaurant14595 Tamiami Trail(941) 429-2150Home of the world famous fish & chips. Noted best seafoodrestaurant in North Port in 2007.

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Casy Key Fish House801 Blackburn Pt. Rd.(941) 966-1901

A waterfront Seafood Grill, “Old Florida at its best.”

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Rosebuds Steak &Seafood House2215 S. Tamiami Trail(941) 918-8771

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Tender Angus Beef, fresh seafood, sautes, delicious veal &chicken dishes, extensive wine list.

Boomers2360 Tamiami Trail(941) 743-4140Indoor Sports Bar w/DJ and karaoke as well as one of the largesttiki bars in the area. Live bands on Friday & Saturday nights. Joinus for happy hour daily.

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Joe Cracker1020 El Jobean Rd.(941) 258-3444

Casual dining, 27 flat panel TVs, wings, pizza, seafood, 22 beers,on tap. Outside dining and tiki bar.

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Sakura Buffet2390 Tamiami Trail(941) 766-9595

Charlotte County’s only sushi bar. Serving over 60 kinds of sushiweekly, over 35 kinds daily. Now serving sake & beer.

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Vasani23490 Spencer Court(941) 629-9191

Freshly prepared Italian meals - Black Angus Steaks.Live comedy every Thursday, Friday & Saturday.

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The Captain’s Table1200 Retta Esplanade“At the end of Fisherman’s Village(941) 637-1177Elegant dining overlooking Charlotte Harbor- Breathtakingsunsets. Live piano bar Tue.-Sat. Sunday Brunch.

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Harpoon Harry’s1200 Retta Esplanade“At the end of Fisherman’s Village(941) 637-1177Waterfront sports bar, over 30 TVs, live entertainment Wed., Fri.& Sat Karaoke dance party on Thurs.

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Mamma Nunzia1975 Tamiami Trail(941) 575-7575

Private room, full bar, entertainment, early bird lunch $5.95.www.mamma-nunzia.com

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The Perfect Caper121 E. Marion(941) 505-9009

Charlotte County’s choice for upscale dining with live Jazz in JR’scocktail lounge, private dining & catered events.

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Swiss Chocolate +403 Sullivan St.(941) 639-9484

Gourmet chocolates, Norman Love Confections, pastries,coffees, teas, cappuccino, lattes & an art gallery attached.

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Sparrow’s Jazz & BluesLounge at Captain’s TableFisherman’s Village(941) 637-1177 ext.113Late night menu specializing in fondue, sushi & seafood. Nightlyentertainment, fine cigars, wines, ports & martinis.

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Trattoria Limoncello10361 Tamiami Trail(941) 639-6500

Authentic Italian specialties, family atmosphere, pizza, pasta,seafood, veal & chicken. Beer & wine.

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Johnny Leverocks7092 Placida Rd.(941) 698-6900

Casual, American cuisine, full bar, onion-crusted Salmon, dailyspecials, seafood and more.

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$$Lock & KeyRestaurant & Pub2045 N. Beach Rd.(941) 474-1517Across from Englewood Beach, patio dining, live music, full bar,seafood, steaks, lunch & dinner. Open 7 days.

Bianca’s RistoranteItaliano & Pizzeria16251 N. Cleveland Ave.(239) 995-3272

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Authentic Italian food, casual dress, reservations not required,offers daily special & discount coupons.

Gulf View Grille2095 N. Beach Rd.(941) 475-3500

Great ambience. Across From Englewood Beach. Full service bar,Sunday brunch.

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Rum Bay7092 Placida Rd.(water taxi adjacent to Leverock’s)(941) 697-0566Located on famous Palm Island, $5 water taxi (2 under free),famous baby-back ribs, seafood.

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Waterfront dining. Great seafood, steaks, pasta. Full bar, dailyearly bird specials. Maragaritas.

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The Crow’s Nest1968 Tarpon Center Drive(941) 484-9551

Venice’s waterfront landmark since 1976. Fresh caught seafood,steaks and award-winning wine list.

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Club 455455 US Hwy. 41 - Bypass(941) 412-0455

Hot Latin Night. Salsa - Merengue - Bachata with DJ Jorge M.Fridays 9pm - 1am.

Snook Haven5000 E. Venice Ave.(941) 485-7221

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Bandana rocks the house on Friday October 10, 2008.

Salt Water Café1071 N. Tamiami Trail(941) 488-3775

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’Tis the season to be scared —or not.

While local haunted housesmay not yet be up and running,Busch Gardens Tampa Bay,Universal Orlando and WaltDisney World have alreadybegun to spook their guests.

Busch and Universal cater toadults, offering the most ghoul-ish and scary events, whileMickey and his buddies over atthe Walt Disney World Resortserves up kinder and gentlerHalloween fare at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Thelatter is the only theme parkparty at which guests areencouraged to wear costumesand to trick or treat within thepark. At Universal and Busch, ifyou show up in costume, be pre-pared to change into regularclothes. If not, you are likely tobe turned away.

The Disney event ends onHalloween while Universal con-tinues its scary event throughNov. 1 and Busch Gardens con-tinues through Sunday, Nov. 2.

Busch Gardens Tampa BayFrom 7:30 p.m.-1 a.m., each

Thursday and Friday, and from7:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays,through Nov. 1, Busch GardensTampa will host its ninth annualHowl-O-Scream event in theTampa park’s Africa area.

Intended for adults, Howl-O-Scream will have special shows,scary surprises, strange creaturesrunning loose and hauntedhouses. Busch spokesmen sug-gest that it might be a good ideato watch one’s back during theparty. A press release from the

park mentioned “bone-chillingcoasters.” Some would say theBusch coasters are that way allthe time.

The best Howl-O-Scream tick-et deals can be found online athttp://commerce.4adventure.com/eStore/scripts/skins/hos/default.aspx. One such bargain offersunlimited and evening access toBusch Gardens for an entireweekend (Thursday throughSunday). The general admissionevent ticket is good for one nightonly. Admission is $36.95 plus taxfor Friday events and $54.95 forSaturday parties. Busch Passportholders receive a discount onHowl-O-Scream admission.Advance sale deals end at 5 p.m.the day of the event.

Special packages range from athree-hour tour with compli-mentary beverage and head ofthe line access for $99.95 to theultimate deal: the EmbalmingTour Package for $179.95 plus taxper person. That deal includesan eight-hour guided tour forthree or more people, reservedseating at shows, front of the lineaccess, preferred parking andadmission to Fright Feast, a bev-erage, special gift and meetingwith a member of the Howl-O-Scream creative team. Tour dealsinclude party admission.

Universal OrlandoIn addition to a scary online

experience, Universal Orlandooffers single night tickets andgetaway packages. A typicalpackage includes lodging at aUniversal partner hotel, admis-sion, photograph, transportationand one-night admission to theevent. Either leave the childrenat home with the grandparents

or drop them off at that otherOrlando theme park where theycan party with less scary crea-tures such as mice in formalattire.

For a sneak peak of the mostnightmarish event in Orlando, ifnot the state, visit www.hal-loweenhorrornights.com/orlando.

Consider that the blood andgore has been flowing atUniversal Orlando for some 17years. Does that make Universalan adult now that it is into year18?

Even the Universal Web site isa scary place to visit but to buytickets in advance, that is theplace to go. Or, if that is tooscary, call 888-HORROR-7 orgamble that some might be leftat the front gate of the park. Ifyou want to attend this year, youneed to buy tickets now.

Admission to this year’s eventis $69.99 plus tax per person.Florida residents can save up to$33 with the UPC code from cer-tain Coca-Cola products. Thediscount applies to Sunday-Thursday tickets only. Or, pur-chase a Frequent Fear Pass forthe same price as a one-day tick-et and return on any of 13 specif-ic (Sept. 26-27 or Oct. 2, 5, 9, 12,16, 19, 22, 23, 26, 29 and 30)nights during the 23-night event.Special “day-of-event” ticketsadmit guests from 4-7 p.m. toIslands of Adventure for $15 inadvance or $20 that day. Thisdeal requires purchase ofHalloween Horror Nights ticket.With an Express Pass (pricesstart at $39.99 plus tax) visitorscan bypass regular lines at manyof the Horror Nights attractionsand houses.

Oct. 31 tickets are already sold

out. Weekend dates sell out firstat the Halloween events atFlorida’s major theme parks.

Walt Disney WorldIn new duds made especially

for the holiday, Mickey andMinnie Mouse will host theirannual Not-So-Scary HalloweenParty, which continues almostnightly through Oct. 31. Goingformal this year, the handsomecouple will wear purple andblack, accented with an orangevest for him and an orange sashfor her. His hat is trimmed with aband of orange to match his vestand coordinate with her dress.

When choosing your own out-fit for the party, consider that theDisney characters love it whenyou dress to look like yourfavorite character. Pirates andprincesses continue to be themost popular outfits.

Everyone gets a treat bag anda map showing the locationswhere treats are available. Therealso are a parade and fireworks— two Disney staples. shouldyou see the Headless Horsemangalloping through the vicinity ofLiberty Square, get yourself tothe side of the road and preparefor the Boo-T0-You HalloweenParade which is about to begin.

As the party comes to anot-so-scary close, enjoy theHappy Hallowishes fireworksdisplay.

The price for this special partyis $55.95, plus tax, per person foradults and $49.95, plus tax, perperson for children ages 3-9.There is a discount of approxi-mately $7 per person for thosewho purchase tickets in advancefor certain nights nights.Discount nights for the partyinclude Oct. 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 13, 19and 28, but only if tickets arepurchased in advance. Oct. 31has been sold out for severalweeks.

Single day admission is $79.88for adults and $67.10 for children(including tax). Parking isadditional. Check on line athttp://disneyworld.disney.go.com/Halloween or call 407-WDIS-NEY for other information,resort and/or dining reservationsand park hours for the day ofyour visit.

Mickey’s Not-So-ScaryHalloween Party lasts from7 p.m.-midnight, althoughguests are usually admitted forthat party after 5 p.m. Day guestswithout party credentials mustleave the Magic Kingdomat 7 p.m.

Boo season beginsPHOTO COURTESY

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Mickey Mouse and hisbest girl, Minnie, havenew outfits forHalloween 2008.See them at Mickey’sNot-So-Scary Halloweenparty, which continuesalmost nightly throughOct. 31 at the MagicKingdom within theWalt Disney WorldResort.For reservations, call407-W-DISNEY.

• Slip-Not Lounge1601 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda.941-639-7677.7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Thursday, Two Can Jam.7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Thursday,karaoke by M & M inside.8 p.m. - midnight Friday, Low Rent.8 p.m. - midnight Saturday, Dr. Dirt.3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday, Tommy D.6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Tuesday, Tim & Rosanne.6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Wednesday, Blue Byou.

• Tower LagoonHighway 17, Punta Gorda.941-639-8222.7 p.m. Friday, Karaoke with Country Jim.2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Saturday,live music with Signal 20.3 p.m. Sunday, Karaoke with M&M.7 p.m. Wednesday, Karaoke.

VENICE/NOKOMIS• Bella Luna Cafe200 W. Miami Ave., Venice.

941-488-3089.6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, entertainment.• Buddy’s Pizza822 Pinebrook Road, Venice.941-484-6551.5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday and Thursday,Patti Highland.• Caribbean Snow-Ball CompanyVenice Beach Pavilion101 The Esplanade, Venice.941-483-9070.5 p.m. - Sunset. Saturday, Bruno& The Venice Karaoke Dance Party.

6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday,Bluegrass Band & Jam.6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Tuesday, Country Time Band.• Honoluana Island Grill222 Airport Ave., Venice.7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Friday, Bad Juju.• Saltwater Cafe1071 N. Tamiami Trail, Nokomis.941-488-3775.7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Friday, Gary Lesher.7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday, Gary Lesher.11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Sunday Brunch,Gary Lesher.

• Sharky’s on the Pier1600 S. Harbor Drive, Venice.941-488-1456.6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday,David Moore.

Nightwatch is a free, weeklylisting of entertainment at areanightclubs and restaurants.

To include your club or restauranton the list, fax the information,by noon on Monday, to 941-629-2085,or e-mail to [email protected].

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