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Memes are ideas, styles or graphics that spread from person to person. In the social media century, they largely involve photos with snarky sayings making light of gaffes by public gures or common “fails†by common people. They spread via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, Pinterest, email, texts, etc. Then there are cats. First came the piano-playing cat, then, in a reection of the lingering public mood following the Great Recession, came Grumpy Cat, a mixed breed tabby with a permanent scowl its owners attribute to an underbite and feline dwarsm. Grumpy Cat, aka Tardar Sauce, made a movie, appears in a coffee-table book, guests on TV shows and inexplicably was featured on a radio program. What does Grumpy Cat have to do with the usual fare featured in this space? The University of Central Florida’s Institute for Economic Competitiveness released its quarterly outlook for the U.S. this week and pronounced the ts and starts of the post-recession economy as the Grumpy Cat Recovery. The forecast includes a typical Grumpy Cat meme photo with the message: years of recovery with average GDP growth of 2.2%? That ain’t exactly a Fancy Feast.†The good folks at the institute may want to clear future content with the legal eagles. Grumpy Cat’s name and image are trademarked and copyrighted and his sponsor is Friskies, not Fancy Feast. Among UCF’s forecasts are some decidedly grumpy ones, such as a return to $100-a-barrel oil by 2018. The institute also conrmed prior evidence that the drop in gas prices to $2-a-gallon late last year failed to provide much of a boost to retail sales, which rose only 0.5 percent in December 2014 and January 2015. That gure, though, is adjusted to account for automotive and gas stations sales. Another measure of consumer spending surged 4.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014, which means people spent most of their savings at the pump on more gas — and beer, hot dogs, chips and candy inside. There’s better news on other fronts, including a continuing drop in unemploy ment to 5 percent, near the level many economists consider “full employment.†The scarcity of workers is expected to push up wages and raise disposable income by more than 3 percent a year by mid-2016. UCF expects people to save some of that income or pay down debt, because it forecasts a at ination rate just above 2 percent through 2018. Housing starts are a key measure of Florida’s economic health. UCF sees them rising nearly 50 percent from 1 million in 2014 to 1.45 million nationally in 2018. That is despite rising mortgage interest rates pegged to an expected increase in the Federal Reserve’s benchmark federal funds rate, which has been held to 0.25 percent since December 2008. UCF expects the rate to rise sharply to 2.71 percent by mid-2017 and 30-year xed mortgage rates to begin rising simultaneously, hitting 5 percent next spring and 6 percent in the second quarter of 2018. If that pans out, the local builders association may replace its Bob the Builder mascot with Grumpy Cat. Brian Gleason is editorial page editor for the Sun Newspapers. Readers may reach him at gleason@sun-herald.com, and follow him on Twitter at @bglesun. UCF’s ‘Grumpy Cat Recovery’ PUNTA GORDA — Almost a year has passed since inmate Matthew Walker died after a struggle with correctional ofcers at Charlotte Correctional Institution. Ten employees ultimately were red for allegedly participating in unnecessary use of force that led to the 45-year-old convicted burglar and robber’s death. Nine appealed their terminations. Four are back to Public still in the dark on six local prison deathsBy ADAM KREGERSTAFF WRITERPRISON | 14 SUN PHOTO BY BRENDA BARBOSAPunta Gorda Fire Chief Ray Briggs recently celebrated his 25th anniversary with the Punta Gorda Fire Depart ment. The Punta Gorda man started as a volunteer reghter in 1989, and became chief in 2013.PUNTA GORDA — Ray Briggs is full of stories — funny stories, tragic stories, hard-to-believe, no-way-on-Earth-did-that-happen kind of stories. Pitch a topic and, chances are, Briggs has a story about it. He calls the stories of his youth, while growing up in the Solana area east of Punta Gorda, his “Tales from the Trailer Park.†They are colorful and riotous and not t for print. But the stories that forged during Briggs’ 25 years as a reghter with the Punta Gorda Fire Department are what he treasures most. In the quarter-century Briggs has served the department, he has pretty much seen and heard it all. From his early days as a volunteer reghter in 1989 to today (now entering his third year as re chief), Briggs’ long and storied career is one for the books. Last month, he was honored for his 25 years of service to the community, his dedication to the department and a long list of accomplishments. He’s a reghter, a registered nurse and a paramedic with degrees in re science, nursing and emergency medical technology. On his days off, he works in a hospital emergency room. “He’s done such a great job for the city,†former mayor Bill Albers Fire chief celebrates 25years of serviceBy BRENDA BARBOSASTAFF WRITERCHIEF | 13EAST OF PUNTA GORDA — On the eve of the appointed sale of their home as a foreclosure, Valerie and Ken Cruttenden still had not received word from Bank of America that it was a mistake. So when they read in the daily paper that the bank had issued an apology for the error, the couple were not convinced their monthslong misery had ended. And for good reason. While Bank of America did not inter vene Friday, the day was not without incident. “We just heard from FPL (Florida Power & Light). Somebody is trying to cut our power off right now,†Valerie said around midday. The Cruttendens assumed it was the work of Ohio-based Safeguard Properties, since the largest company ‘Foreclosure’ troubles continue, despite apologiesBy GARY ROBERTSSTAFF WRITERTROUBLES | 14 BrianGLEASONEDITORIAL PAGE EDITORBY THE NUMBERS SUNSHINE WEEKSunshine Week (March15-21, thisyear) is a national initiative to promote a dialogue about the importance of open government and freedom of information. Participants include news media, civic groups, libraries, nonprofits, schools and others interested in the public’s right to know. The Florida Society of Newspaper Editors launched Sunshine Sunday in 2002 in response to efforts by some Florida legislators to create scores of new exemptions to the state’s public records law. FSNE estimates that some 300 exemptions to open government laws were defeated in the legislative sessions that followed its three Sunshine Sundays, because of the increased public and legislative awareness that resulted from the Sunshine Sunday reports and commentary. Though created by journalists, Sunshine Week is about the public’s right to know what its government is doing, and why. — Source: sunshineweek .org WALKER RAY BRIGGSPosition: Fire chief Hometown: Punta Gorda Age: 46 Family: Married to his high school sweetheart; three kids Education: Graduated from Charlotte High School; attended the fire academy in Venice; earned an associate degree from Edison State College Career: Started as a volunteer with the Punta Gorda Fire Department in 1989; became chief in 2013 Job’s unexpected sidelight: “I had the opportunity to assist with delivering three babies, in addition to my three. By far, my favorite experience was assisting with my children.†CONSUMER ADVOCATEThe Sun has its own consumer advocate. Contact David Morris c/o the Sun, 23170 Harbor view Road, Charlotte Harbor, FL 33980; email dmorris@sun-herald.com; or leave a message at 941-206-1114.Charlotte SunCLASSIFIED: Comics 7-10 | Dear Abby 10 | TV Listings 11 THE SUN: Obituaries 5 | Police Beat 6 | Crosswords 7 | Viewpoint 10 | Opinion 11 | Legals 12 VOL. 123 NO. 80An Edition of the SunAMERICA’S BEST COMMUNITY DAILYSATURDAY MARCH 21, 2015www.sunnewspapers.net $1.00 5 percent chance of rain86 64 High Low Look inside for valuable couponsThis year’s savings to date ...S UN COUPON VALUE METER CHARLIE SAYS ...Forget Grumpy Cat. The Grinning Gator is a lot more fun.INDEX | 705252000258 Daily Edition $1.00 $54,259 RAYS FALL TO JAYSStarter Burch Smith gave up six runs in three and two-thirds innings as the Rays fell 11-5 to Toronto.SPORTS PAGE 1 SPORTS: Lotto 2 THE WIRE: Nation 2, 4 | State 2 | World 2 | Business 6-8 | Weather 10 50-inch flat-screen TV, $400In Today’s Classifieds!INSIDE TODAY’S PAPERDon’t miss Discover Port Charlotte & Punta Gorda, which introduces folks to our area. Charlotte Sun An Edition of the Sun AND WEEKLY HERALDCALL US AT 941-206-1000 SUNSHINEWEEKYOUR RIGHTTO KNOWr 1II IIII II III IIIII I:
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Our Town Page 2 C www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 The SUN (USPS 743170) is published daily at Sun Coast Media Group, Inc., 23170 Harborview Road, Charlotte Harbor, FL 33980-2100. Periodicals postage paid at Punta Gorda, FL. Postmaster: Please send address changes to the SUN, 23170 Harborview Road, Charlotte Harbor, Florida 33980-2100.Chairman .................................. Derek Dunn-Rankin .....................941-206-1001 Publisher ................................... David Dunn-Rankin .....................941-206-1003 Executive Editor ........................ Chris Porter .................................941-206-1134 Advertising Director .................. Leslee Peth ..................................941-205-6400 Circulation Director ................... Mark Yero ....................................941-206-1300 Arcadian Editor ......................... Susan E. Hoffman ........................863-494-0300 Arcadian Publisher .................... 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Above rates do not include sales tax.Mail subscription rates: Rates as follows (advance payment required): 7 Days 3 Months 6 Months 1 Year $120.88 $216.81 $386.10 Sunday Only 3 Months 6 Months 1 Year $58.81 $110.56 $186.19 Single Copy rates Daily $1.00 Sunday $2.00 Unclaimed account balances under $10, inactive for 15 months, will be used to purchase newspapers for classroom use. Sun Newspapers CUSTOMER SERVICE POLICY Delivery should be expected prior to 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 6:30 a.m. Sunday. Customer Service hours: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday Friday; Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. to noon. To subscribe or to report any problems with your service, please call 941-206-1300 or toll-free at 877-818-6204. You may visit our office at: 23170 Harborview Road, Charlotte Harbor, FL 33980. EVENTS TODAYEasy Does It Club, offers AA & Alanon meetings daily from 7:30 am to 9 pm at 23312 Harper Ave,. PC. Call 941-629-0110. PG Farmers Market, Taylor and Olympia 8 a.m. til 1, 391-4856 fresh produce citrus pasta, cheese honey art live music & more! EBT. Arts & Crafts Sale, Saturday March 21 9am 2:30 Route 776 RW Entrance turn onto Willow Bend park on Street enter thru the walking gate. LPI Guided Tours, State Park will host guided tours on Little Pine Island., To register call 575-5861. Punta Gorda Elks, 9am C.B.O.D. Mtg.; 11-2 Lunch; 5-8 Dinner; 3pm Tiki open; 6:30-9:30 Music by Denny Pezzin @25538 Shore PG 637-2606, mbrs & gsts. Yoga & Heart Health, The Yoga Sanctuary, Saturday, March 21st, 9am, $45 $90, 941-505-9642. Free Tai Chi, Want serenity, balance, peace? FREE Taichi n qigong w/Richard or Mary Sat @ 9:30 a.m. in Gilchrist Park call 407-923-8310. “Cookie House†Tours, Rare historic tour â€Cookie Houseâ€â€” Cedar Point. 10 amnoon. Admission free! Call 941-629-7278 for info. Deep Creek Elks 2763, Wings & Dogs 12-2, Dinner 5-8, Filet, Ribs And More, Music With Escape 6:3-9:30, Reservations 941-249-8067. Spring Extravaganza, Free, Sat Mar 21st, 10am-2pm at, Home Depot, 3941 Tamiami Trail 33950, 575-9799, drawing for a grill and bike. Annual Home Tours, March 21 from 10-4 and March 22 from 12-4. Adults 15.00,under 12 free.941-639-1887. Cub Scouts Car Wash, Pack 13 in Punta Gorda,10-3, Charlotte State Bank & Trust, 2331 Tamiami Trail, PG. 239-464-2971. Spring Extravaganza, Free, Sat March 21, 10-2pm, The Home Depot 3941 Tamiami Trail, P.G 575-9799, drawing for a grill and bike. Fashion Show/Lunch, Fashions/Fun. Jacaranda Country Club,Venice. 11 a.m. Lunch/dessert, Boutique on Wheels $30. Karen 941-830-8499/tickets. Punta Gorda Elkettes, Thrift Shop Open to the Public from 11:30am to 2:30pm @ 25538 Shore, PG, 637-2696, 451. Kentucky Club Lunch, The club will furnish chicken, sodas/ ice, utensils. Bring a dish to share. Call JoAnn at 941-497-1168. $5 yearly dues. Harmony Roadshow, Suncoast Statesmen, Barbershop Harmony Show, Cultural Center, Port Charlotte, 2280 Aaron Street, 2 p.m. Tickets $20, 419-343-7246. Michael Hirst, Singer/Guitarist Michael Hirst performs a variety of music at Fishermen’s Village Center Stage 5-9 p.m. 941-639-8721. Flea Market, Train Depot Outdoor Flea Market, 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Historic Depot Freight Dock,1009 Taylor Road & Carmalita St., 941-639-6774. SUNDAY Easy Does It Club, offers AA & Alanon meetings daily from 7:30 am to 9 pm at 23312 Harper Ave,. PC. Call 941-629-0110. Punta Gorda Elks, 8am-12pm Breakfast; 12pm Bar & Tiki open; 2-5pm Steak Roast; 2-6pm Music by TaT 2 @25538 Shore PG 637-2606, members& guests. AL Riders Unit 110, Poker run to benefit Vietnam Wall. music by Reverend Fred & the Purgatory Band at 4 p.m. Farmers Market, History Park Farmers Market open every Sunday 9am-2pm, 501 Shreve St., between Virginia Ave. & Henry St. 941-639-1887. Deep Creek Elks 2763, Lodge Opens @ 11 Closes @ ? Punta Gorda Elkettes, Thrift Shop Open to the Public from 11:30am to 2:30pm @ 25538 Shore, PG, 637-2606, ext. 451. Am Leg 110 Bingo, Bonanza Bingo – doors open 11 am. Specials, prizes, Lunch included. Proceeds for Fischer house. CCJS Jazz Jam, Come jam with Chrupcala, Mancini, Moore, and more from 1 to 4 pm at the Port Charlotte, Golf Club, $5 for the public. Garden Tour, Guided tour of gardens at History Park, 501 Shreve St., PG, 2 pm, $5 suggested donation; Q&A 639-1887. USS Guam LPH-9 Assoc, 50th Anniv 18th Annual Reunion Sept 14-19 in Buffalo, N.Y. Contact John Coburn @ 941-249-8993 or jcochise13@comcast.net. MONDAY Easy Does It Club, offers AA & Alanon meetings daily from 7:30 am to 9 pm at 23312 Harper Ave,. PC. Call 941-629-0110. Deep Creek Elks 2763, Lunch With Laura 11-2:30, Gates Open @ 3pm With Peggy, Dinner 4:30-7pm, tacos, burgers and more. | COMMUNITY CALENDAR AARP #80’s Annual Yard Sale is Today!, Looking for something special? You just might find it at AARP’s annual yard sale! Today, 8 am to 1:30 pm, 1166 Winston St., (off Quesada), Port Charlotte. Household goods and furnishings, clothing, books and much more. Sorry, no $100 or $50 bills accepted. Call 941624-0105 for info. Riverwood Arts & Crafts Event, One day only, March 21, 9-2:30 pm. 21 Residents will be displaying their talents, indoors, at the Riverwood Activity Center. No fee. Rte. 776 turn into Riverwood Entrance then onto Willowbend Drive to park. 4250 Riverwood Drive. Collector Car Display, Sat. March 21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Muscle Car City 6th Anniversary Car, Truck & Bike Show, 3811 Tamiami Trail, PG. The Veteran Motor Car Club will be displaying Collector Cars. All outside activities free to spectators. VMCCA-Don Royston 941-626-4452, MCC-Dina-941-575-5959. Collector Car Display, Sat. March 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.the Veteran Motor Car Club of America will participate in the Free Home Depot Spring Extravaganza, Community Awareness Day,3941 Tamiami Trail, PG Open to all makes & model cars including modified. Info VMCCA-Lee 941-626-9359 Home Depot 941-575-9799. Charlotte County Democratic Fundraiser, Annual Fundraiser The Blue Gala Sat., March 28 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Our Keynote Speaker is Charlie Crist. $85 Call 941-258-3542 Pd.pol. adv. by CCDEC. Handel’s Messiah,Performed by community chorus accompanied by baroque orchestra with special guest soloists from Qol Quart. Free public event. Donation of nonperishable food item requested for local food pantry. Sunday, Mar 22, 3pm, 1st United Methodist Church, 507 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda, 941-639-3842. “Those Were the Days†Concert, The Spirit & Songs of the s-Back by popular demand! Starring William Florian, former lead singer of the New Christy Minstrels, appears w/his band limited tickets at door 7 p.m., Mar 21, PGI Civic Ctr, 2001 Shreve St., Punta Gorda. $15 tickets available , PGI Civic Center. 941-637-1655. Featured EventsPAID ADVERTISEMENTSArts students in an advanced placement class at Port Charlotte High School are working on art and design in the “Dover White†hallways of the school, according to Tifny Coffey, AP Art and Photography teacher. The artwork is inspired by Buff Diss, a specialist in tape drawing. “Students practiced with contour line drawing, discussed elements and principles of design as they relate to this largescale art form, then created their original designs in ink,†Coffey said. “The AP class traversed the school to match up their designs with the best location. There are a total of eight murals going up around campus, in C and B buildings. Students and staff are reacting with interest and enthusiasm. They should be completed soon, and will be temporary installations, so see them while you can.â€LBHS took fourth place in two electronic car race competitionsFlorida Power and Light Company sponsored a student electric vehicle race in downtown Miami on March 14. Students from schools throughout FPL’s service area who are involved in science, technology, engineer ing and math (STEM) programs assembled 10 electric kit cars, then competed in the Formula E School Series. Students raced on the same track as used by professional race car drivers. Lemon Bay High School was “the only team from Florida’s west coast, set out to compete against 10 of the most highly rated STEM High Schools from the Florida’s east coast,†a release stated. Two competitions were held for participating teams: 1) Overall efciency of the car’s performance as it lapped the race track; and 2) Speed. 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The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 www.sunnewspapers.net C Our Town Page 3 LOCAL/REGIONAL NEWS PHOTO PROVIDED BY CHARLOTTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLSLemon Bay High School’s Formula E Team — the only student electronic race car team from Florida’s west coast to compete in the student race in Miami on March14 — took fourth place.PHOTO PROVIDED BY TIFFINY COFFEYAn Advance Placement art student works on her artwork in the hallway at Port Charlotte High School.Race Car Driver: Karina Hleuka; Head Engineer/ Team Leader: Danial Lopez; and Pit Crew: Samson DelTorto, Cayne Anderson, Michael (Micky) CaHill, Brandyn Watterson, Autumn Zeff and Helmut Carter.Scholarships offered to students who postponed education after high schoolThe Punta Gorda/Port Charlotte Branch of the American Association of University Women is offering two $1,000 scholarships to Charlotte County women who have postponed or interrupted their high school educations, a release shows. Women must meet three criteria to be eligible: 1) a Charlotte County resident, 2) employed, and 3) enrolled in or accepted into a degree-seeking program. Applications are available from nancial aid ofcers at Florida SouthWestern State College and Florida Gulf Coast University or from the Scholarship Committee Chair Avice Sunter at 941-625-5601. The deadline for application submission is April 4. —Compiled by Sommer BrokawEDUCATIONFROM PAGE 2Free movie night offeredFor those interested in important but little-known events in American history, particularly of Native Americans and African-Americans, the ABC documenta ry “Black Indians: An American Story†will be presented by Women Against Racism & Discrimination, as part of its ongoing fourth Thursday free movie series, at 7 p.m. Thursday at 4300 Kings Highway (Schoolhouse Square), Unit 402, Charlotte Harbor. Learn how, during the early days of our republic, these diverse groups came together, were driven apart, suffered tragedy, and bravely strove to maintain their own identi ties, as well as their combined identity. WAR&D believes these Americans — who have been pretty much forgotten, ignored and even humiliated by mainstream Americans to this day — are a part of our culture that needs to be appreciated, recognized and valued by our entire society. Share free snacks and beverages, and remain after the movie for commentary and discussion. For more information, call 941-833 -0245. | COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEF adno=50477387 50478226 Lease Your Hearing Aid HEARING HEALTH CARE CENTERS www.eartronics.com 3095 Tamiami Trail, Unit B Port Charlotte, FL (between Olean & Elkcam Blvds) Call 627-0464 Dr. Robert Hooper Board Certified Doctor of Audiology Since 1975 Here’s Why $19 69 per month per aid Affordable plans to fit any budget Free batteries for lease duration 5 year loss & damage coverage 5 year warranty includes parts & labor Replaced/upgraded every 5 years Manufactured and repaired on site Purchase at any time Free second opinion adno=50481234 liana Ilo. CAC051616 Lk.... Mo. CACI111711$10 Off A/C 12 Month No Interest OR0'o APR with 36 or 60 Equal PaymentsTune-UpLimited Tme,Gx,o*ame Only Cah NoWtGt P0" P` coR0S SG\e9 eepe5Fro Age nstant Rebates Up ToIF11/D ; IILIIIA2900m'i IIUILIICombination of Cool Cash & l Instant RoDat, it I'Contact 4-Seasons for corn complete details on all offer,?.W _ 'Charlotte County'a ONLY Carrier '?Factory Authorized Dealer)www,4SeasonsACrcom 941.206.6131771VOW-F r ` . i F Mr rr ,'AdditionalFjords7 =furniture of Norwayoffof our sale priceOn any Fjords productPort Charlottemonths*12no interest*No interest for 12 months by 0 awaconsumer credit account. Subject to FURNITURE & DESIGNI credit approval by Synchrony Bank.r,, E a r-Tro n i csp
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The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 www.sunnewspapers.net C Our Town Page 5 LOCAL/REGIONAL NEWS | OBITUARIESCHARLOTTE Eleanor C. KuharEleanor C. “Chick†Kuhar, 88, of Punta Gorda, Fla., passed away Thursday, March 19, 2015, at Tidewell Hospice House in Port Charlotte, Fla. Arrangements are by National Cremation Society of Port Charlotte.ENGLEWOOD Blair GiovanniBlair “Gio†Giovanni, 58, of Englewood, Fla., and formerly of Williamsport, Pa., went to his heavenly home Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Gio is survived by his mother, Mary Weaver; sister, Patty Ann Gehr; and many loving family members and friends of Bill W. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 22, 2015, at the Manasota Beach Pavilion. Inurnment and military honors will be held at 12:30 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2015, at Sarasota National Cemetery in Sarasota, Fla. The procession to the cemetery will be led by the Patriot Guards and Friends of Bill W. You may express your condolences to the family at www. lemonbayfh.com.Lynda Christine LaPlanteLynda Christine LaPlante, 63, passed away Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. She was born Oct. 29, 1951. Lynda was a successful entrepreneur and the owner of Paws and Claws in Englewood, Fla. She was a true lover of animals. She is survived by her sister, Judy; and brothers, Don and Ken. Lynda was preceded in death by her husband, Larry; and parents, Maurice and Rosemary. The celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at Unity Church, 125 N. Jackson Road, Venice, Fla.NORTH PORTThere were no deaths reported in North Port Friday.DESOTOThere were no deaths reported in DeSoto Friday.Betty Lou RandolphBetty Lou Randolph, 88, of Port Charlotte, Fla., died Saturday, March 14, 2015, after a brief illness. She was born in Cape May, N.J., and was very proud of its designation as the oldest seaside resort in the country. Betty and her family moved to North Miami, Fla., in 1949. She served two terms as President of the North Shore Heights Woman’s Club, and four years as an ofcer in the Dade County Federation of Women’s Clubs. After ve years as a volunteer, Betty joined the staff of the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation for over 30 years. She was rst employed as Assistant Mother’s March Chairman, then became Executive Director of the Miami-Dade Chapter. Betty was the rst female to hold positions of Regional Director (State of Florida), then Major Market Director (Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin and Monroe counties). In 1987, she became Special Assistant to the National Vice President for Chapters. In this position, Betty traveled to Chapters across the United States, training Chapter staff, specializing in the development of WalkAmerica. Betty retired in 1995 and moved to North Fort Myers, Fla., to live in Del Tura, where she lived life to the fullest for 18 years. She immediately became active on various committees in her community. Betty enjoyed the ceramics room, sang in the Choraliers, and worked at the Trash and Treasure sale. She was in charge of volunteers for the annual Thanksgiving and Christmas collection for the needy. Betty was a member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in North Fort Myers. She spent many hours entering the attendance records into the computer. Her greatest joy was being a greeter or an usher, always available with a smile to help wherever she was needed. She moved to South Port Square in Port Charlotte in 2013. Betty loved her lifestyle there and enjoyed all of their activities. She was known for being all decked out for any of the holiday celebrations. Betty is survived by her daughter, Susan (Neal) Chambers of Naples, Fla.; son, Frank (Maureen) Randolph of Hampton, Va., and Swindon, England; grandchildren, Kenneth (Tammy) Chambers of Naples, Matthew Randolph of Austin, Texas, Dawn (Ricky) Grant of Fort Knox, Ky., and Karen (Gary) Higgs, Chloe Delaney and Helen Delaney, all of England; great-grandchildren, Carson Chambers, Chelsey Chambers, Fiona Grant, Nicole Grant and Emily Grant; and several nieces and nephews from Florida, Virginia and Delaware. A service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2015, at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. In lieu of owers, donations may be made to The March of Dimes local chap ter, 6314 Corporate Court, Suite 140, Fort Myers, FL 33919. PUNTA GORDA — While serving aboard the hospital ship USS Sanctuary, U.S. Navy nurse Laurie Druyor went on deck to get a breath of fresh air. But the air was anything but fresh. While looking out to sea, she noticed a body oating in the water. “A helicopter had crashed that was bringing 19 casualties to the ship,†she said. “We went up and down the coast of Vietnam, and had returned to the area where the helicopter had went down.†Images like that are hard to forget for those who served like Druyor, who was among the women honored as part of a reception by the Military Heritage Museum Thursday night at Fishermen’s Village. The event recognized female veterans and “Rosie the Riveters†— women who replaced men in the workplace when they went off to war. Women, like Druyor, had the opportunity to mingle and chat with their peers, such as Hilda Adamczyk. When the World War II broke out, Adamczyk, 95, did not want an assembly line job. To her, that would be too boring. She yearned for something more creative — and she found it — building sea rescue sets. “My job was to assemble these sets that could run for 72 hours on battery power,†she said. “If a plane went down over water, they were in the rubber boats on board. They would turn the crank, and it would send out an SOS signal.†Adamczyk said she was taught how to assemble the sets with no formal classroom instruction, but rather a short period of on-the-job training in an experimental station. “My father was a carpenter and engineer,†she said. “He taught me how to read blueprints. There wasn’t a machine I couldn’t operate. You’d be surprised what I learned from him.†U.S. Army nurse J.J. Jones, 93, said she was already a registered nurse when the conict started, and decided to join instead of sitting home. “I wanted to get involved, and I’m glad I did,†she said. “While I was in, I met some of the best ladies.†After a stint at Fort Benning, Ga., Jones traveled to California and went to the Philippines on the hospital ship the USS Comfort. “It took us 23 days to reach the Philippines,†she said. “I went to the hospital in San Fernando.†Jones said that at that time, they were prepar ing for the invasion of Japan, but on Aug. 6 and Aug. 9, 1945, respectively, an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Within a week, the war in the Pacic had ended. “If we had invaded Japan, I wouldn’t be talking to you today,†she said. “I wasn’t any heroine. I just did my job.†At 91, Anna Kittle rem inisced about her time as a “Rosie.†Kittle was just 19 when she was employed by Goodyear Aircraft in Akron, Ohio. Her sister already was employed by the company, and she took a bus with 15 other women to be trained on using a torque wrench to install carburetors on the F4U Corsair ghter jets. “We also riveted the wings on the B-17 bombers,†she said. “I was a farm girl and didn’t mind the work. I was dating my future husband before the war, but we decided not to get married until he returned. In September, we’ll be married 70 years.†In a mere ve years, U.S. Air Force veteran Eddie Duval, 88, attained the rank of master ser geant. She was an air and airwaves communication specialist serving in Japan and Hawaii. “I had a top secret clearance and handled, what we called ‘red line messages,’†she said. “They had to be delivered quickly because of their importance.†Duval said she loved the Air Force, and the day she was leaving Hawaii, she cried. “When we passed over Diamond Head, the tears started owing,†she said. “Hawaii was great. If they wanted us old ladies back in, I’d be the rst one in line pounding on the door.â€Honoring ‘Rosie’ and women in the militaryBy AL HEMINGWAYSUN CORRESPONDENT SUN PHOTO BY AL HEMINGWAYRetired U.S.Air Force Master Sgt. Kim Lovejoy, executive director of the Military Heritage Museum, right, welcomes U.S.Army nurse J.J. Jones to the event.SUN PHOTO BY AL HEMINGWAYTwo U.S.Navy nurses, Susan Park and Laurie Druyor, chat at the event.PHOTO PROVIDEDAnna Kittle, in this photo circa 1944, working on a Corsair ghter at the Goodyear Aircraft factory during the war.SUN PHOTO BY AL HEMINGWAYRetired U.S.Air Force Sgt. Maj. Joe Dinish, a museum volunteer, handed out shopping bags with the classic “Rosie the Riveter†photo used during World WarII, during a reception Thursday night at the Military Heritage Museum in Punta Gorda held to honor “Rosies†and women in the military.SUN PHOTO BY AL HEMINGWAYRay and Anna Kittle waited until the war was over before they got married. 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Our Town Page 6 C www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 LOCAL/REGIONAL NEWS SARASOTA COUNTY — Mote Marine Laboratory is announcing plans for a celebration to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Eugenie Clark. Clark, known as the “Shark Lady,†founded Mote Marine. She passed away at age 92 on Feb. 25. Her career spanned nearly 75 years of groundbreaking marine research focused on sharks and other sh, along with teaching, writing and outreach that touched countless lives and helped people around the world become more ocean literate. Clark was honored in the U.S. Congress on Monday. “Her legacy is impressive,†said U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Sarasota, “blazing trails for women in science, inspiring generations of people from ocean experts to school children, swimming with sharks to learn about them and founding a world-class marine laboratory that turned 60 this year.†Clark was also honored by Sarasota County on Tuesday, when county commissioners presented a certicate of recognition to Mote leaders. The celebration will take place at Mote Marine’s Sea Cinema at 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway on City Island in Sarasota. It will be on Clark’s birthday, May 4, at 1:30 p.m. The public is welcome, but RSVPs are required at mote.org/memorialrsvp.Mote Marine to honor Dr. Eugenie ClarkProvided by AMBER ERICKSONABC-7 CLARKThe Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests (the CCSO website went down Friday morning and was unavailable the rest of the day): Jason Linus Deel, 38, homeless in Port Charlotte. Charges: aggra vated battery on a pregnant victim and failure to appear. Bond: none. Ryan Austin Decker, 16, of Fort Myers. Charge: absconding from his residential commitment. He was turned over to the state Department of Juvenile Justice. The Punta Gorda Police Department reported the following arrests: Douglas Troy Quick, 400 block of Charlotte St., Punta Gorda. Charges: trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of hydromorphone and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond and age information were unavailable Friday. Robert Andrew Nicholas, 3200 block of Roma Court, Punta Gorda. Charges: possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond and age information were unavailable Friday. — Compiled by Adam Kreger | POLICE BEATThe information for Police Beat is gathered from police, sheriff’s office, Florida Highway Patrol, jail and fire records. Not every arrest leads to a conviction and guilt or innocence is determined by the court system. PORT CHARLOTTE — As lead coordinator, the Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County teamed with Petsmart at its Cochran Boulevard location, and other area rescue organizations, to hold a successful pet adoption event during the weekend of Feb. 13-15. The goal of the event was to seek adoptive homes for 80 or more dogs and cats. With the combined efforts, the goal was surpassed, and a total of 96 successful adoptions were made. “This ‘Lucky Valentine’s’ Adopt-a-thon had a simple yet profoundly important goal: saving the lives of homeless animals and nding them permanent, loving homes,†the AWL’s Executive Director Sharon Thomas, stated. “Thanks to PetSmart and PetSmart Charities, local animal shelters, rescue groups, volunteers and our community, this event was a phenomenal success.†“The Petsmart staff was honored to be a part of this great event that the AWL coordinated,†added Corey Cyr, store manager at Petsmart of Port Charlotte. “All of the rescues and volunteers did a fantastic job, and I’m ecstatic that nearly 100 pets found their ‘furever’ homes for Valentine’s Day!†Since 1963, the Animal Welfare League has served the community of Charlotte County by providing a temporary home, medical services and caring attention to thousands of dogs, cats and other animals. 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The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 www.sunnewspapers.net C Our Town Page 7 LOCAL/REGIONAL NEWS Look for a third crossword in the Sun Classified section. Knights go Irish PHOTOS PROVIDEDHappy diners celebrate recently at the St. Charles Borromeo Knights of Columbus St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance in Port Charlotte. Teenage group Celtic Beat entertains guests with a traditional Irish dance. Guests enjoy dancing to music by It Takes Two. Enjoying a traditional St. Patrick’s Day meal at the St. Charles Borromeo Knights of Columbus dinner dance are, from left: Terry Marston, Gary Marston, Rosalie Santello, Vern Brown, Cheryl Brown, Ronnie Holowiak and Mike Holowiak.Special Olympics seeks volunteersSpecial Olympics Charlotte County is looking for volunteers and coaches for a wonderful group of athletes. The organization is looking for coaches for swimming, golf, power lifting, softball and bowling. This does not have to be full time; any time you can volunteer would be greatly appreciated. For more information, email info@ specialolympicscharlotte. org, or call 941-391-6906.Water pressure advisory issuedAccording to Charlotte County Utilities ofcials, customers in the Rotonda area probably will experience slightly lower water pressure from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday. There will be a water main connection for the Rotonda Boulevard West Water Main Replacement and Sidewalk Capital Improvement Project. Contractors will be in the area working on the water lines and the Rotonda Booster Station will be taken off-line for the time period of the work. Ofcials have notied directly several homes at which water service will be interrupted during the construction period. They do not expect any other customers to notice a dramatic difference in water pressure, but if customers experience periods of lower pressure, it will be only temporary, and is not expected to last more than six hours. 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Our Town Page 8 C www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 RELIGION NEWS ‘The Peter Principle,†a 1969 book by Dr. Laurence J. Peter and Raymond Hull, presents a humorous business-management principle: “Every employ ee in a business tends to rise to their level of incompetence.†Therein is an oblique business treatise where company employees are regularly promoted while they work competently. But, sooner or later, they reach a “level of incompetence,†where they are unable to earn any further promotions. That principle surfaces in the Bible stories that tell how differently Israel’s rst king, Saul, and his replacement, David, respond to the news that they are now king of Israel. In 1 Samuel 10:17-22, Saul responds to Samuel’s announcement by hiding in the baggage (verse 22). Diametrically, in 1 Chronicles 14:8-17, after Samuel anointed David to be Saul’s replacement, the Philistines began to search for him. Where Saul’s response upon being declared king was to hide from his responsibility, David faced the news boldly. He inquires of the Lord about how to handle the Philistines, and decided to meet the enemy head-on. David didn’t hide in the baggage. Instead, he goes out to meet them in Israel’s defense (verses 8-10). Our enemy, the devil, like the Philistines, ghts unfairly, using raiding par ties and guerrilla warfare. The wisest way to ward off any attack is by prayer; fearlessly meet him on his own ground and trust the Lord to bring the victory! Picture David’s words after the Lord delivered the Philistines into his hands: “As waters break out, God has broken out against my enemies by my hand.†In Isaiah 59:16, the prophet “saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore His arm brought salvation unto him; and His righteousness sustained him.†Isaiah 59:19 boldly declares, “When the enemy shall come in like a ood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.†So it is that the apostle Paul, in Romans 8: 31-34, declared the basis for our faith: “If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all — how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things? Christ Jesus who died — more than that, who was raised to life — is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us!†The Rev. Larry Armbrust, a retired United Methodist Florida Conference pastor, lives in Port Charlotte. Eail him at pastorlwa2@ embarqmail.com.The Fabric of Our Faith: Fight or flight Larry Armbrust Yard SalePilgrim Church, 24515 Rampart Blvd., Port Charlotte, will have a Yard Sale from 8a.m. to 1p.m. today. The event will feature clothing, gifts, crafts, furniture, tools and many more items. For more information, call 941-629-2633, or visit www.pilgrimonline.org.Yard sale benefitShare the Blessings Ministry will hold a yard sale from 8:30a.m. to 1p.m. today at 820 LaVilla Road, Punta Gorda. It will include household supplies; items for chil dren, men and women; linens; clothing; furniture; office supplies; and much more. All proceeds benefit those in need in Charlotte County. This nonprofit provides toiletries, hygiene items and cleaning supplies, in addition to nonperishable food items, for those in need. For more information, call 941-276-7278.Photo Scavenger HuntNew Hope Christian Fellowship will have a Photo Scavenger Hunt fundraiser from 9a.m. to 11a.m. today at Liberty Elementary School, 370 Atwater St., Port Charlotte. A team of two to five is $7 per person, or $25 per car (no more than five people). All proceeds will go to Operation Homefront. Teams will sign in, then each will receive a set of clues. The teams then will go around town “collecting†clue items via cellphone photos, then will return by 11a.m. to tally their scores. The top three teams will receive a prize. For more information or to sign up, email questions@onlinenewhope.com.Your Holistic Health FairYour Holistic Health Fair will be held from 9a.m. to noon today at the St. James Church Parish Hall, 1365 Viscaya Drive (off Quesada Avenue, between Forrest Nelson and Harbor boulevards), Port Charlotte. Find new ways to a healthy lifestyle through: nutrition, exercise, disease management or spiritual healing. All are welcome. For more information, contact Nancy Baptiste 941-625-7240.Fundraiser concertA fundraiser concert for Jesus Loves You Ministry Inc. (homeless outreach) and the Yah Yah Girls’ BackPack Kidz program — with the two groups sharing all profits — is set for 6:45p.m. today at the Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte. It will feature Kate and the Keys, with Danny K opening, and Jerry Kuiper serving as the master of ceremonies. General admission tickets are $15, and are available via the Cultural Center box office, information desk or website (www.theculturalcenter.com); from Jesus Loves You Ministry or the Yah Yah Girls; or from the Rotary Club of Charlotte Harbor.Sunday Message SeriesCleveland United Methodist Church, 28038 Cleveland Ave., east of Punta Gorda, continues to offer its Sunday Message Series emphasizing the Christian’s response to the issues of our everyday experiences that can hinder our living abundantly. The public is invited to join in as members explore “Put First Things First†— loving God as our first priority enables us to love others. Traditional worship is at 9:30a.m., and contemporary worship is at 11a.m. For more information, call 941-639-2775.Handel’s ‘Messiah’The Music Department of First United Methodist Church of Punta Gorda, 507 W. Marion Ave., will present Handel’s “Messiah†beginning at 3p.m. Sunday in the Bryant Life Center. Considered one of the greatest musical masterworks, the “Messiah†will feature a 50-voice community chorus, accompanied by a baroque orchestra and special guests, Qol Quartet. The concert is a free event, and is open to the public. Attendees are asked to bring a nonperishable food item for the local food pantry. For more information, visit www.whatis1st.com, or call 941-639-3842.Tamiami Brass Quintet in concertThe Tamiami Brass Quintet will appear in concert at 4p.m. Sunday at Congregational United Church of Christ, 1201 Aqui Esta Drive, Punta Gorda. The cost is $12.50 for adults, and free for children; tickets are available at the door. For more information, call 941-637-8443.‘Lenten Customs’The Rev. Clyde Kaminska, Ph.D., will continue a series of meditations on “Lenten Customs†from 10:30a.m. to 11:30a.m. Wednesday at the El Jobean Community Center, 14344 Jamison Way, sponsored by Our Savior Lutheran Church. The remaining schedule includes: Wednesday — “The Custom of a Veil.†The series looks at Lenten customs before and after Jesus’ time, seeking to understand them and apply them to our own faith-growth. For more information, call 941-766-7567. |RELIGION BRIEFS RELIGION | 9PASSOVER SERVICES Chabad of Venice and North Port presents a Community Passover Seder, 6:45p.m. April3 at the Venice Gardens Civic Center, 406 Shamrock Blvd. Included in the Seder will be a catered dinner paired with a variety of fine imported wines and handmade round “Shmurah†matzah from Israel. All are welcome, regardless of Jewish affiliation or background. RSVP: www.chabadofvenice.com. More info: www.chabadofvenice.com/Passover or 941-493-2770. HOLY WEEK/ EASTER SERVICES Burnt Store Presbyterian Church , 11330 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda: 8:15a.m. and 11a.m. traditional services, and 9:40a.m. contemporary service, Palm Sunday, March29 — each service will include “Once Upon a Tree†cantata; 7p.m. Communion service Maundy Thursday, April2 (nursery available); 7p.m. “Service of the Shadows†(Tenebrae) Good Friday, April3 (nursery available); and 8:15a.m. and 11a.m. traditional services, and 9:40a.m. contemporary service, Easter Sunday, April5 (bring cut flowers from your garden to adorn the Chancel cross). All are welcome. 941-6390001, info83@embarqmail.com or www. bspconline.org. Christian Motorcyclists Association, Son Chaser Chapter 548 at the Bayfront Center, 750 Retta Esplanade (next to Gilchrist Park), Punta Gorda: Easter “Sonrise†Services, 6-8a.m. (services begin at 6:45a.m.) April5. Public welcome. Doughnuts and coffee will be provided. Paul Pawlicki, 941-457-5330. Congregational United Church of Christ, 1201 Aqui Esta Drive, Punta Gorda: 10a.m. service Palm Sunday, March29 — people are invited to bring a palm frond if they are able; 5p.m. soup supper with worship and a communion service immedi ately following, Maundy Thursday, April2; noon service Good Friday, April3; 1p.m. service Easter Sunday, April5. 941-637-8443. Deep Creek Community Church at Charlotte High School football stadium , 1250 Cooper St., Punta Gorda: Easter Service and Eggstravaganza — 9:15a.m. gates open, 9:30a.m. family fun on the field, 10a.m. Easter celebration service, 11a.m.-1p.m. Easter Eggstravaganza — all April5. Includes food, games, music, egg hunts (for children ages 1 to 12), bounce houses, face painting, crafts and more — all free. http://dc3.tv/ easter or 941-235-REAL (7325). Knights of Columbus Council 8074 , sponsor, at Ponce de Leon Park, 3400 Ponce de Leon Parkway (end of West Marion Avenue), Punta Gorda: 7a.m. Sunrise Mass Easter Sunday, April5. Event in 40th year. Bring a chair; carpool to reduce the parking overflow. All welcome. Rain site: Sacred Heart Church, 211 W. Charlotte Ave., Punta Gorda. North Port Community United Church of Christ, 3450 S. Biscayne Drive: 10a.m. service Palm Sunday, March29 — includes passing of the palms and music by the junior choir the new Grace Notes bell choir and vocalist Megan Gann of the North Port Chorale; 7p.m. Maundy Thursday service April2 — includes “upper room commu nion serviceâ€; noon service with working community in mind, 5:30p.m. annual Fish Fry Dinner (reservations: $8 for adults, $4 for children), and 7p.m. traditional service — all Good Friday, April3; 10a.m. service Easter Sunday, April5, welcoming new members to the church. Child care provided. All welcome. www.northportucc.org or 941-426-5580. Our Savior Lutheran Church, meeting at the El Jobean Community Center, 14344 Jamison Way: series of devotions offered by the Rev. Clyde Kaminska, Ph.D. 6p.m. Holy Thursday, April2 — “The Custom of Foot Washingâ€; 6p.m. Good Friday, April3 — “Recognizing Deathâ€; and 10a.m. Easter Sunday, April5 — “Easter Bunnies, Eggs and Bells.†All welcome. 941-766-7567. Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2705 Tamiami Trail N, Nokomis: Palm Sunday worship, 10a.m. March29; Maundy Thursday worship, 7p.m. April2; Good Friday worship, 7p.m. April3; and Easter Sunday worship, 10a.m. April5. All welcome. 941-966-4442. Peace River Baptist Church , 478 Berry St., Punta Gorda: Easter cantata “Two Crowns†(Peace River sanctuary choir, under the direction of Jim Reuter): 7p.m. April2 and 3 in the sanctuary. 941-637-6768 or 941-628-9789. CATHOLIC ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE CATHOLIC CHURCH 1441 Spear Street Port Charlotte, FL 33948 (941) 743-6877 Email: parishoffice@stmaxcatholic.org Website: http://stmaxcatholic.org Winter Mass Schedule Mon.-Fri. 8am Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm, (Spanish 6:30pm) Sunday Mass: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am Confessions on Saturday 3:00-4:15pm and by appointment BAPTIST First Baptist Church Port Charlotte 20035 Quesada Ave. Jim McCarty, Pastor SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM WORSHIP 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM 12:30 Hispanic Service Call for information on weekly activities and special events. 24-HOUR INFO LINE 629-0444 CHURCH OF GOD SOULS HARBOUR CHURCH OF GOD 451 West Helen Ave. Punta Gorda 941-639-1048 Welcome Sunday School, 10:00 am Morning Worship, 11:00 am Midweek Service, Wed., 7:00 pm Pastor, Phil Keaton EPISCOPAL THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD 401 W. Henry St., Punta Gorda 639-2757 The Rev. Roy W. Tuff, Pastor “All Are Welcome†Sundays 8 & 10 am Holy Eucharist Nursery Available at 10am Svc. Email: church@goodshepherdpg.com www.goodshepherdpg.com CATHOLIC S A N A N T O N I O C A T H O L I C C H U R C H 24445 Rampart Blvd. Port Charlotte, FL 33980 (941) 624-3799 sanantoniorcc.org Weekdays 8AM Saturday’s 8:30AM Saturday 9:00AM Confessions Saturday Vigil 3:30PM & 5:15PM Sunday 7AM, 9AM, 11AM Holy Days 6:30PM CHURCH OF CHRIST E N G L E W O O D E A S T C H U R C H O F C H R I S T 9600 Gulfstream Blvd Englewood, FL 34224-9256 (941) 475-4973 Evangelist: Jim Ratliff Adult Sunday School 10:00 am Worship Service 11:00 am Youth Service 11:30 am Wednesday Eve Fellowship 5:00 pm Wednesday Eve Bible Study 6:00 pm www.engchurch.com CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY OF PORT CHARLOTTE LaPlaya Plaza Unit LI 2811 Tamiami Trail 10:00 am Sunday Service 3:00 pm on 1 st & 3 rd Wed. 941-625-2765 Reading Rm. 1-3 pm Wed. www.christianscienceportcharlotte.org BAPTIST F I R S T B A P T I S T C H U R C H O F P U N T A G O R D A 459 Gill St., Punta Gorda 639-3857 www.fbcpuntagorda.org Barrett Hardin, Pastor Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Worship Services – 10:30 a.m. Team Kid Wednesday6:00 p.m. Prayer/Bible Study 6:15 p.m. Nursery Provided BAPTIST INDEPENDENT Y o u a r e I n v i t e d t o B e r e a n B a p t i s t C h u r c h A n O l d F a s h i o n e d C o u n t r y C h u r c h 17377 Godwin Avenue (Located off Collingswood Blvd) Port Charlotte 941-629-7053 Bible Study 9:30 am Sun. Worship Service 10:30 am, 6:00 pm Wed. Evening Service 6:30 pm CHRISTIAN MURDOCK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 17500 Elmwood Ave., Murdock 255-1858 Minister Keith Sergent Sunday Worship 10:30am ANGLICAN CATHOLIC T r i n i t y A n g l i c a n C h u r c h 1928 Book of Common Prayer Worshipping at MacDonald Hall Sunday, 10am 2230 Hariet St., Port Charlotte For Info Contact Don Kieffer 941-235-8052 EPISCOPAL St. James Episcopal Church 1365 Viscaya Dr., Port Charlotte 627-4000 The Very Rev. Cesar Olivero Sunday Service 8AM & 10:30AM Wednesday 10:00 AM Healing Service Praise and Worship/Adult Bible Study www.stjamespcfl.org BAPTIST E a s t s i d e B a p t i s t C h u r c h Pastor Mike Mowry 6220 Golf Course Blvd., Punta Gorda 639-1648 Sunday Worship 11am & 6pm Sunday School 9:45am “AWANA†Wednesday 6:00-7:45pm Wed. Discipleship & Prayer Service 6:45 pm Nursery & Children’s program provided eastsidebaptist.co CATHOLIC Welcome to ST. CHARLES BORROMEO CATHOLIC CHURCH 2500 Easy Street, Port Charlotte 941-625-4754 Mass Times: Weekdays~ 7:00am & 8:30am Sat. Vigil: 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm (Jan. Apr.) Sun: 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm (French Creole) & 6:30pm (Youth Mass) www.stcharlespc.org adno=50429701 BAPTIST P e a c e R i v e r B a p t i s t C h u r c h 478 Berry Street, Punta Gorda www.peaceriverbaptistfl.org Jim Stultz, Pastor 637-6768 Sunday School 9:45am Sunday Worship 8:30am, 11:00am, 6:00pm Sunday Hispanic Worship 1:30pm Tuesday AWANA + Youth Group 6-8pm Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study 6:30pm INTER DENOMINATION D E E P C R E E K C O M M U N I T Y C H U R C H 1500 Cooper St., Punta Gorda 941-235-REAL Saturday Night 6:30pm Sunday Services 9:00am & 11:00am www.dc3.TV Real Love, Real People LUTHERAN FAITH LCMS Punta Gorda “Welcome Home!†Contemporary Sat. 5:30 Traditional Sun. 9:30 941-639-6309 4005 Palm Drive 1/4 mile west of US41 on Rio Villa CHRISTIAN & MISSIONARY FIRST ALLIANCE CHURCH 20444 Midway Blvd. 625-7435 Sat. 6:00pm Sun. 8:00am, 9:20am and 11:00am Youth Ministries 6:00pm Wed. 6:30pm (Life U) Rev. W. Scott Borden BIBLE STUDYG R E A T B I B L E S T U D Y Dr. J. Vernon McGee thru the Bible Radio Network 91.5 FM 6am & 9:30pm 91.3 FM 12:30pm & 7:30pm 1-800-65Bible (2-4253) www.ttb.org LUTHERAN HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN, ELCA 2565 Tamiami Trail, Pt. Charlotte 625-5262 Traditional Service 7:45, 11:00 AM Celebration Service 9:00 AM Sunday School 9:45 AM Rev. Ken & Andrea Barrios Co-Pastors Food Pantry Open Mon, Wed & Thurs 9am-12pm Email: office@htlchurch.org We are an equal opportunity provider LUTHERAN LIVING WATERS LUTHERAN CHURCH & PRESCHOOL, ELCA “The Little White Church In The Country†12475 Chancellor Blvd. (North Port Blvd. & Chancellor) North Port 941-625-8090 Sunday Worship 8:15am & 10:00am Sunday School 10am Wednesday Pastors 2Go Bible Study 7:00 8:00pm WE WELCOME SNOWBIRDS! Rev. Dr. Dell Shiell www.LivingWatersLutheran.com LUTHERAN CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH WELS 941-766-9357 23456 Olean Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL 33980 Corner of Kings Hwy. & Olean Sunday Worship 9:30am Christian Education Hour 10:45am Wednesday Lenten Vespers 6:00pm LeRoy Martin, Pastor To Place Your Ad In Our Worship Directory Please Call (941) 429-3110 Trinity Anglican Church (BEICS vel]Baptist (ChurchIEaDtaide Baptist You are Invited to ENGLEWOOD EAST DEEP CREEKchurch Berean Baptist Church CHURCH OF CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCHAn Old Fashioned Country ChurchGREATIBEBLE STUDYFIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SAN ANTONIOOF PUNTA GORDA CATHOLIC CHURCH
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The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 www.sunnewspapers.net C Our Town Page 9 RELIGION NEWS ‘The service we render to others is really the rent we pay for our room on this Earth. It is obvious that mankind is a traveler; that the purpose of this world is not ‘to have and to hold’ but ‘to give and serve.’ There can be no other meaning.†— Sir Wilfred T. GrenfellYou and I are not living for today or ourselves; we are living for tomorrow and others. The life we live will make an impact on our descendants. Psalms declares, “Blessed is the man who fears the Lord ... his descendants will be mighty on earth.†What we do today has a direct bearing on tomorrow. “The world is not ours, the earth is not ours; it is a treasure we hold in trust for future generations.†— African proverb. King Solomon, who lived 3,000 years ago, had been wonderfully blessed by the Lord with knowledge and wisdom. He became a great national leader and his fame spread the world over. Diplomats, kings, queens and foreign ambassadors traveled great distances to seek counsel and to behold the greatness of his kingdom. The most amazing of all his accomplishments: the glorious temple he built in Jerusalem, honoring the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. The foundation was being laid for the development of an empire, but something happened. The Lord withdrew His favor from Solomon. Nothing that God gave him proved to be enough: not riches, wealth, wisdom, power or inuence. He rebelled, succumbing to lust and perversion of every sort; his harem housed 1,000 women, including a host of pagans who turned his heart from the Lord. Solomon’s disobedience and recklessness adversely affected the hope and the future of his people (1 Kings 11:1-9). God reprimanded him (1 Kings 11:9-13), “Because you have not kept my covenant I will take this kingdom from you. However I will not tear away the whole empire; I will give one tribe to your son for the sake of My servant David, and for the sake of Jerusalem which I have chosen.†So God was merciful, withholding the full measure of punishment Solomon deserved. A great deal was at stake. The spiritual hope of the world depended on the Jews; they were the only monotheistic worshippers on Earth. The nations were pagan and polytheistic; a great number of them practiced the offering of human sacrices to the deities they served. Even though Solomon miserably failed, all was not lost only because of David’s obedience. Look again at what the Lord said to Solomon: “I will not tear away the whole empire, I will give one tribe to your son for David’s sake.†Solomon received grace because of David. Live for the Lord today and make an impact on the future. Solomon and even his grandson, Abijah, were beneciaries of mercy because of King David’s faith. The Prophet Jeremiah declared, “Abijah became king over Judah and walked in ... sin ... nevertheless for David’s sake ... God gave him an heir in Jerusalem.†“As we peer into society’s future, we — you and I, and our government — must avoid the impulse to live only for today, plundering, for our own ease and convenience, the precious resources of tomorrow. We cannot mortgage the material assets of our grandchildren without asking the loss also of their political and spiritual heritage.†— Dwight D. Eisenhower The Rev. Dan Turpin is pastor of Westcoast Church in Englewood. He can be reached at 941-4747687 or turp72@aol.com.Sermon of the Week: Live for tomorrow Lenten observationThe public is invited to Gulf Cove United Methodist Church, 1100 McCall Road (State Road 776), Port Charlotte, to worship during the Lenten season. The sanctuary will be open at noon Wednesday for a time of prayer and reflection. For more information, call 941-697-1747, email gulfcoveumc@centurylink.net, or visit http://gulfcovechurch.com.Charity Luncheon, Fashion ShowHoly Trinity Lutheran Church, 2565 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, will hold a Charity Luncheon and Fashion Show at noon Thursday in the church Social Hall. All are welcome. Fashions are by Anthony’s. Tickets are $10, and are available at the church office. For more information, call 941-625-5262.‘From Waiver to Favour’New Day Prayer and Worship Center will present its inaugural conference, “From Waiver to Favour,†from 9:30a.m. to 12:30p.m. Friday; and from 9:30a.m. to 3:30p.m. Saturday, March28, and Sunday, March29, at the Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte. Reference scriptures from Genesis 46:29-34, and 47:1-6. Special guest speakers include: Zangena Munroe-La Touche, Yvette Davis, Mary Johnson, and Shawn and Jacqueline Paulk. There will be prizes and surprises. Tickets are $20 for adults, and $10 for children. For more information, contact the Rev. Zangena Munroe-La Touche, pastor, at 941-301-5714; minister Paula at 941-237-6114; minister Dencina ihlanberg at 941-264-6095; or email ndpworship centerintl77@gmail.com.Thrift store, special saleShop the Christ Community United Methodist Church Thrift Store Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. September through May hours will be 10a.m. to 4p.m. The church is located at 27000 Sunnybrook Road, Harbour Heights. This Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March28, there will be a Stuff-A-Bag Sale: come and fill a bag (the store will furnish the bags) from 10a.m. to 4p.m. Items included will be clothes, shoes, handbags, books, dishes, glassware, cups, miscellaneous items, etc. for only $2 per bag — jewelry is excluded. The store normally offers clothing items priced from 50 cents, along with many other bargains on items such as books, dishes, furniture, small appliances, linens, knickknacks, shoes and more. The church still is serving lunches from the Kozy Kitchen in its Waters Fellowship Hall from 11a.m. to 1p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. The menu will include a hamburger or cheeseburger with french fries; two hot dogs with french fries or chips; or tuna or egg salad with a cup of soup. Watch for specials. Everyone is welcome, and donations are accepted gratefully. For more information, call 941-629-1593.Fish FrySt. Charles Borromeo Knights of Columbus Council 5399 is holding a Fish Fry from 5p.m. to 7p.m. Friday in the Parish Center, 21505 Augusta Ave., Port Charlotte. The menu will be a choice of fried fish, baked fish, shrimp or a combo (fried fish, and shrimp). All four menus will include french fries, coleslaw, corn on the cob, green beans, rolls, coffee or tea, and dessert. The cost is $10 per person. Side orders will be available, including clam chowder, beer, wine and soda. Mac and cheese will be available for $5 for non-fish lovers. Takeout orders are available.‘The Pajama Game’Temple Beth El — North Port Jewish Center, 3840 S. Biscayne Drive, a Conservative temple, is participating in “The Pajama Game†— a project of the Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Sun Coast. It is an opportunity to engage in a gratifying mitzvah (good deed) project. The temple has decided to make a mitzvah for this year to provide homeless children with brand new pajamas and a book. Pajamas and books for children from infancy through elementary school will be used, and the temple will use any gift cards or checks donated to purchase additional pajamas and books. A collection will be held during the remaining month of March through April19 — preferably on Wednesdays. Bring either new pajamas and a book, or make a donation. For more information, call 941-423-0300 on a Wednesday (if no one answers, leave a message).RELIGIONFROM PAGE 8EASTER EGG HUNTS/ BUNNY SIGHTINGS Photos with the Easter Bunny : 10a.m. to 8p.m. today, March28, and April3-4; noon-6p.m. Sunday and March29; noon to 8p.m. Monday-Thursday; and 11a.m.-8p.m. Friday and March30-April2— all at the Regal Cinema Court at the Port Charlotte Town Center mall, 1441 Tamiami Trail. To book a reservation online, follow the links from www. simon.com/mall/port-charlotte-town-center/ stream/dont-miss-photos-with-the-easterbunny-3109697. Bunny Breakfast and “Egg-Normous†Egg Hunt: March28 at the George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way (off Sumter Boulevard near North Port City Hall), North Port. Bunny Breakfast, 8-9a.m. for $4 per person in advance; $5 at door (if available — preregistration recommended; for ages 3 and older). Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and a beverage. Pictures with the Easter Bunny available (bring a camera). Egg hunt for ages 3-10 begins at 9:30a.m.; 5,000-plus eggs, three age groups (3to 4-year-olds, 5-7 and 8-10), and lots of prizes (special prize tickets can be redeemed for prepackaged baskets); bring a basket. Event offered with support/collaboration of: Early Bird Kiwanis, Harbor Cove Grandmothers Club, Knight Owl Kiwanis, NPHS Key Club and city of North Port volunteers. North Port families invited. Register: www.cityofnorthport.com, then “Parks and Recreation†tab; or in person at the Morgan Family Community Center (6207 W Price Blvd., North Port) or the Mullen Center. Info: 941-429-PARK (7275) or parks@ cityofnorthport.com. Fellowship Church: Easter Egg Eggstravaganza, 10a.m.-1p.m. March28 at the church grounds, 140 Rotonda Blvd. W (at the corner of Parade Circle), Rotonda West. More than 30,000 eggs. Free and open to the public. For all kids up through 12 years old/ sixth grade. Face painting, balloon sculptors (Balloonatics), clowns, games, prizes (including six bikes as grand prizes), pizza and soft drinks. 941-475-7447 or www.fcenglewood.com. Gulf Cove United Methodist Church , 1100 McCall Road (State Road 776), Port Charlotte: Easter Festival, 10a.m. March28. For toddlers through age 12. After the hunt, there will be snacks and activities — including a bounce house, a relay race, an egg toss, Bible trivia and more. There will be prizes. 941-6971747, gulfcoveumc@centurylink.net, or http:// gulfcovechurch.com. Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt: 11a.m.12:30p.m. March28 at Bayshore Live Oak Park, 23157 Bayshore Road, Charlotte Harbor. Free; for children 12 years old and younger with physical, developmental or intellectual disabilities, along with their siblings/families. Presented by Charlotte County Community Services and the Charlotte Harbor Community Redevelopment Agency. Includes arts and crafts, story time, a bounce house, facepainting and a meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny. Egg hunt begins promptly at 11:45a.m. Preregister/info: 941-627-1074. Pilgrim Church, 24515 Rampart Blvd., Port Charlotte: Easter Eggstravaganza, 11a.m.-1p.m. March29. Free food, crafts, bounce house, petting zoo, bake sale and more. Hunts for children 1 to 10 years old. All welcome. 941-629-2633 or www. pilgrimonline.org. 51st Annual Charlotte County Easter Egg Hunt: beginning at 9a.m. April4 at North Charlotte Regional Park, 1185 O’Donnell Blvd., Port Charlotte. Free; for children from preschool through fifth grade, and their families. A total of 20,000 eggs with special prizes in each age group. Approximate start times for hunts by age group: infant-3 years old, 10a.m.; 4-5 years old, 10:15a.m.; 6-7 years old, 10:45a.m.; and 8-10 years old, 11a.m. Event also includes an Egg Rolling contest at approximately 10:30a.m., a HulaHoop contest at 11:30a.m., games, food and a blood drive. Punta Gorda Church of the Nazarene , 512 Allen St.: 10a.m.-noon April4. For children from kindergarten to 12 years old. Also includes story and craft times. Bring your own basket. 941-639-3663. Deep Creek Community Church at Charlotte High School football stadium , 1250 Cooper St., Punta Gorda: Easter Service and Eggstravaganza — 9:15a.m. gates open, 9:30a.m. family fun on the field, 10a.m. Easter celebration service, 11a.m.-1p.m. Easter Eggstravaganza — all April5. Includes food, games, music, egg hunts (for children ages 1 to 12), bounce houses, face painting, crafts and more — all free. http://dc3.tv/easter or 941-235-REAL (7325). RELIGION | 12 UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIS T Reverend Dr. Jean M. Simpson 1201 Aqui Esta Drive, Punta Gorda www.puntagorda-ucc.com 637-8443 Worship at 10:00am PRESBYTERIAN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF PORT CHARLOTTE SUNDAY HOURS 8:30am Gospel Service 10:30am Traditional Service Coffee Fellowship 9:45am Rev. Donald Buck, Pastor 2230 Hariet St. Between Midway & Gibralter 625-5045 www.fpcpc.com METHODIST CHRIST COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN HARBOUR HEIGHTS 27000 Sunnybrook Road 629-1593 Pastor Duane Waters Sunday Worship at 10 am Communion first Sunday of the Month Covered Dish Dinner First Sunday of the Month at 11:30 am Membership Sunday last Sunday of the Month Hall available for Rent METHODIST CLEVELAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 28038 Cleveland Avenue Punta Gorda, FL 33982 941-639-2775 Traditional Service 9:30 am Contemporary Service 11:00 am Reverend Thomas Moore, Pastor PRESBYTERIAN B URNT S TORE P RESBYTERIAN C HURC H 11330 Burnt Store Rd., Punta Gorda (2 miles south of US 41) 941.639.0001 www.bspconline.org Traditional 8:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Come As You Are 9:40 a.m. Nursery and age specific activities for preschoolers for all Sunday morning activities. LUTHERAN LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE CROSS LCMS 2300 Luther Road, Port Charlotte 627-6060 Sun. Worship 7:45 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. Christian Education Hour Sunday 9:00 a.m. Rev. Kenneth Redmann Pastor Rev. James Cotter, Winter Asst. Pastor Nursery Provided Email: Secretary@lccross.org www.lccross.org METHODIST EDGEWATER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 19190 Cochran Blvd. (At the corner of US 41 & Cochran Blvd.) www.edgewaterchurch.com 625-3039 Pastor Dan Prine Services: Saturday Night Contemporary Worship Service 6:00pm 8:00am Traditional 9:30 & 11:00am Contemporary 11:00am Sunday Bible Study Class Sunday School: 9:30 Nursery Provided METHODIST TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 23084 Seneca Ave. Charlotte Harbor, FL 33980 625-3372 Pastor Ed Horne Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Nursery Provided Wednesday Food Pantry & Lunch: 10:30am-12:30pm USDA is an equal opportunity employer. PRESBYTERIAN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF PUNTA GORDA 25250 Airport Rd., Punta Gorda 639-1959 Rev. Stephen Mock Sunday Worship New Beginnings Service 9:00am Traditional Service 10:30am Watch Services Live via Website ECO A Covenant Order Of Evangelical Presbyterians www.fpcpunta.org METHODIST PORT CHARLOTTE UNITED METHODIST 21075 Quesada Ave. 625-4356 Brian James, Pastor Worship Services 8:00 a.m. Traditional Service 8:00 a.m. Radio Broadcast on WVIJ FM91.7 9:30 a.m. Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m. Traditional Service Sunday School 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. www.pcumc.info NON-DENOMINATION Blessed Assurance Bible Chapel Worship Service with Meaningful Bible Message Sunday Mornings 10:00am A different speaker each week . 866 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL 33953 www.swfbi.org 941-625-3255 A ministry of the SouthWest Florida Bible Institute, Inc. Refreshments after every service UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST PILGRIM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 24515 Rampart Blvd. Pt. Charlotte 629-2633 Rev. Matthew L. Neumann, Sr. Pastor Sunday Traditional Service 8:00am Contemporary Service 10:00am N ursery & C hildren’s C hurch Provided during all services. METHODIST 507 W. Marion Ave. Punta Gorda, FL 33950 639-3842 Rev. Michael Loomis Sunday Worship 8:00 & 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Service 9:15 a.m. Adult, Teen & Youth Sunday School Nursery Provided www.whatis1st.com METHODIST TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4285 Wesley Ln. North Port, FL 941-426-1734 Sunday Worship: 9am Sunday School Class: 10:30am Weekly Activities Food Pantry: Mon, Thurs, Fri, 9am-1pm For information on weekly classes, Please Call Church Office UNITY UNITY CHURCH OF PEACE 1250 Rutledge St. (Veterans & Torrington) North Port, FL., 34288 941-423-8171 Sunday Service 10AM unitychurchofpeace.com PRESBYTERIAN Wintergarden Presbyterian 18305 Wintergarden Ave. Port Charlotte, FL 33948 (Between Pellam & Collingswood) 941-743-5335 Uplifting Sunday 10:30 Service Rev. 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Our Town Page 10 C www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 Another view of Israeli electionsEditor: The March 15 TV news networks were all reporting on the Obama administration’s dirty political and perhaps, illegal interference in the Israeli elections and in particular Benjamin Netanyahu. The Obama White House gave $350,000 of U.S. taxpayer dollars through a third party toward the campaign of Netanyahu’s closest challenger. Additionally it was reported yesterday that upward of $1 million has been thrown into the race in order to defeat Netanyahu by Obama supporters. Recall prior to Netanyahu’s speech before a joint session of Congress that the Obama administration stated that they would get Netanyahu for daring to come and speak to the American public regarding the ongoing nuclear talks with rogue nation, Iran. The actions on the part of progressive Democrats and the Obama administration may be criminal in that they interfered with the free and open election process of a sovereign nation an ally of the United States. Interfering in the election process of a sovereign nation is something you expect to hear from the likes of China, Russia, Cuba, Venezuela and other despotic nations. Ah, but this is just Chicago politics being played out by the Obama gang.Bob Reichert Punta GordaDon’t support foreign diplomatsEditor: We should not need a bill to protect taxpayers from paying for health insurance for foreign diplomats and employees of the United Nations, but we do. In the name of all that is right and fair, someone please tell me why this is an issue. Is anyone out there protecting the hardworking American? I guess not. HR 1368 proposes that there be no health care subsidies for foreign diplomats. And it took a year to discover this little gem. Every person who voted for the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) should hang their heads in shame. Let the home country of the diplomats support them. I don’t want to. Talk about unintended consequences. Or are they?Andy Bishop Englewood CARLSON | 11Climate change is not a mythEditor: The only controversy is over the causal effects, not the fact that it’s happening. Even the densest person on the planet can see the results. The glaciers on Greenland are disappearing. The ice and snow packs covering Antarctica are going. The U.S. Navy is currently rebuilding all of the docks and piers at Norfolk so the base will be viable for 2050 and beyond with the anticipated rise in the sea levels. This is costing millions of dollars which Congress has appropriated quietly. When questioned on this and about Mayport, Republican Rep. Rooney replied that Mayport had already been completed. The dual-level piers and dock work have been completed. When asked if this was done because of climate change, the Republican congressman replied with a one word answer: “Yes.†So, we can argue till the cows come home about the possible contributions of 7.5 billion people who, every minute, take in air at ambient temperature and expel it at 98 degrees moments later. Climate change is not a myth. Look at a “seacoast map†prediction for Florida in 2100 and reality will slap you in the face — hard.John Totten Port CharlotteThanks to Charlotte Animal HospitalEditor: There was a Shih Tzu named JonJon. I guess he thought since I have a little boy’s name I must be a boy. He didn’t know that he was a dog. We had him in our lives for 14 fantastic years. He loved the beach, car rides in his car seat and Cheerios. He knew at which condos in our building he could beg a treat. Everyone loved the way he pranced when he walked. We want to thank the Charlotte Animal Hospital, for their tender and loving care. We want to thank Dr. Kimbler for her treatments and being there with us at the end. Thanks to all the assistants who always said, “Hello, JonJon,†when we walked in the door and were very tender in their handling of him. I would recommend Charlotte Animal Hospital to everyone.Jerry, Carole Hinand Port CharlotteForget the names we already loveEditor: In response to the letter outlining the futility of trying to amend our Constitution calling for term limits, I would suggest that we already have them — in the form of elections. The problem is, while we only give our Congress a 12 percent overall approval rating, we consistently re-elect these same incumbents at the rate of 95 percent. Where is the problem here? Pogo — “We have met the enemy, and he is us.†Sadly, it is said the politicians at all levels spend more than half of their time in ofce trying to get re-elected. Unless they play to all the special interests and lobbyists who got them elected in the rst place, they will not be re-elected again and again — thus giving rise to the “career politician†who has brought us the level of political paralysis that we have today. I say forget how much we love and appreciate those familiar names and friends we re-elect every election. Each of us should think in terms of electing every politician — at every level of government — for one term only. No more making a lifelong career out of the job. This means uniting together to vote all incumbents out the next election — regardless of the “love and affection†we continue to show by re-electing them every time around — sometimes blindly by party afliation. Only then will we have a chance to fundamentally change all the ridiculousness that goes on now, and no formal amendment to our Constitution will be required.John McNeil Port Charlotte It takes a lot to catch the not-so-watchful eye of the Capitol ethics police. Members of Congress monitor their own ethics, which works about as well as you might expect. The Federal Election Commission regulates campaign nance, but it’s as gridlocked as Congress, which seems to suit both major parties just ne. Reporters are the unofcial cops, but to the Capitol press corps, most congressmen are small potatoes and ethics cases almost always end with a slap on the wrist: a small ne, a scolding letter, a promise to behave. So what does it take for an ethical violation to really take hold? Well, if all else fails, you can paint your ofce red. That’s what Rep. Aaron Schock, R-Illinois, did. He painted his ofce a deep crimson actually, and then added period sconces, arrangements of pheasant feathers and various other gimcracks all meant to resemble, get this, the Red Room of PBS’s “Downton Abbey.†After a Washington Post reporter came calling last month and happened on the opulent furnishings — paid for, initially, out of Schock’s ofcial expense account — the congressman soon faced an onslaught of questions about his spending habits. Now he’s resigning. It’s usually ethics-plussomething else — often sex — that makes a politician a rich target. Former Sen. John Ensign, Republicans, the movie-star-handsome member from Nevada, resigned after he had an affair with a staff member’s wife then tried to make up for it by helping the staffer in his new career as a lobbyist. Ensign even had his wealthy parents send the couple a check. Former Sen. Larry Craig, R-Idaho, infamous for being caught in a sex-sting operation in an airport restroom, tried to ght the charges by spending $200,000 in legal fees out of his campaign treasury, which he was then ordered to pay back. Before that was Rep. Randy “Duke†Cunningham, R-California, who kept track of his bribes on the back of a napkin, sold his house at an inated price to a defense contractor and lived on a yacht. The “plus†for Schock wasn’t sex but a crush on Edwardian decor. Members of Congress are entitled to desks, ling cabinets and a paint job in hues ranging from beige to pale blue. Anything more is supposed to come out of their own pockets, which is where Schock went wrong. He paid back the $40,000 it cost for the Red Room decor but not before other problems came to light. A ride in a private plane was listed as a software pur chase. Other ights, hotels and dinners were charged to his campaign committee. Then came reports that Schock sold his house to a donor at an above-market price and got reimbursed for driving 170,000 miles in a car that only had 80,000 miles on it. Schock was known for living large upon his arrival in Congress in 2009. Always tan, always ready and rarely rested, Schock jetted around the globe like a Kardashian. There he was on the cover of Men’s Health magazine, rippling abs exposed. There he was ying to a Chicago Bears game, doing the tango in Argentina, surng in Hawaii. As bets a millennial, all was beamed around the Internet. And he did it all while representing Peoria, Ill., a metaphor for Midwestern, small-town conservative values. If it hadn’t been for Schock’s foray into the Edwardian era, though, it’s unlikely we ever would have learned more. No one in Congress likes serving Schock’s red walls a red flag Margaret Carlson OUR VIEW LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters are welcome on virtually any subject, but we do have some rules. 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HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOREmail letters to letters@sun-herald.comChairman — Derek Dunn-Rankin Publisher — David Dunn-Rankin Executive Editor — Chris Porter Editorial page editor — Brian Gleason Editorial writer — Stephen Baumann Editor — John Hackworth V IEWPOINT They’re here; now what do they do next?OUR POSITION: Many entities and organizations have a stake in nding out where airport passengers go and what they do?Statistical analysis is all the rage in college and pro sports, with an array of indices and ratings pumped out to measure teams’ and players’ performance. What started with the Oakland A’s’ “Moneyball†approach to signing low-cost, high-production players has spread to basketball, hockey and football. Now Charlotte County Airport Authority Commissioner Pam Seay wants to hire someone to crunch the numbers on Punta Gorda Airport’s breakneck growth. But there’s one number that stands in the way, a $15,000 price tag to quantify the economic impact of the airport. “We know there is one. But what is it?†Seay told fellow commissioners at Thursday’s authority meeting. “The increase in numbers here at the airport has demonstrated this is a very popular destination for folks. (But) what we want to do is prove that with numbers.†The authority will ask the state’s tourism development agency, VisitFlorida, and Charlotte County for money to defray the cost of the study. They should add the city of Punta Gorda, which successfully campaigned to change the name of the former Charlotte County Airport to Punta Gorda Airport, for some money, too. Allegiant, the builders and Realtors should kick in, too. It will be money well-spent for a number of reasons. The biggest unknown is the nal destination of the passengers who y into the airport from the more than 20 cities served by Allegiant. Do they rent hotel rooms here? Do they own or rent homes or condos here? Do they stay with friends or family? Or do they do those things in Fort Myers, Sarasota and beyond? Those are important questions, not only for industries impacted by higher passenger counts, but also because it is a shield against critics of rising airline trafc, including those who claim noise hurts property values and takes away from the county’s reputation as a quiet, laid-back community. If signicant numbers of the 628,075 people who ew into and out of the airport in 2014 bought homes or condos, attended open houses, toured spec homes or met with real estate agents or contractors, then simple supply-and-demand economics dictates that airport trafc lifts home values and spurs new home construction. There’s no denying existing home sales, housing starts and prices have risen along with passenger counts, but without the input from those yers it’s difcult to demonstrate a causal relationship. The information won’t placate those whose ire is raised by every takeoff and landing, but we believe the large majority of residents and stakeholders welcome that kind of economic jolt and the jobs and money it brings to the area. Beyond real estate and construction, data on passenger destinations and habits — including restaurant patronage, shopping, recreational activities and more — will provide would-be entre preneurs and other businesses with usable information on which they can base decisions about building new hotels, shopping centers, tourism operations, etc. Drilling even deeper, details from such a study could be used to inform decisions about how the airport, county, city and private businesses can deploy marketing budgets to get the biggest bang. The airport and airline have succeeded in getting people to y here. 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The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 www.sunnewspapers.net C Our Town Page 11 Some governors are slow learners. Gov. Rick Scott is beyond slow. He doesn’t learn. He doesn’t appear to care about public access to records, meetings and information traditionally available to Floridians. Most governors have a bit of trouble getting used to working in the shbowl of state government, particularly if they won election without stopping off in another elected ofce that operated in the Florida sunshine. Take Gov. Jeb Bush. His rst day in ofce was a disaster from a public records and access standpoint. On Jan. 6, 1999, Bush’s rst full day in ofce, his staff initially refused to release his schedule beyond saying he would be in his ofce. They didn’t agree it should be a public record. And that was only the beginning. Because we couldn’t get a schedule, I directed Times reporter Peter Wallsten to stake out the governor’s reception room and take notes of those coming and going so we could tell readers what the governor was doing on that rst day. We didn’t expect to catch him agrantly violating a provision of the Florida Constitution that required public notice when the governor meets to discuss legislative action with the Senate president or House speaker. But it happened right in front of us. First, House Speaker John Thrasher appeared for a meeting. And just as the governor’s staff was denying that the Senate president might be included, Senate President Toni Jennings appeared. The battle was on. Frustrated and angry reporters lled the entry to the governor’s ofce as communications director Cory Tilley tried to quell the uproar. First they denied that any important business had been discussed. Later Thrasher, now president of Florida State University, said they had discussed tax cuts and education. Bush and his staff appeared to be unaware of the constitutional requirement that such meetings between the governor and legislative leaders be open to the public. But before the day was over, everyone was promising to obey the law in the future and Thrasher was insisting that the governor got the message. “I think he understands and got the message,†Thrasher told reporters.†I think it is more of a problem of his staff getting organized.†He was correct. Things got better. Bush was not the only governor who objected to having the details of his daily schedule made public. There is almost always a struggle, but most governors quickly get accustomed to it. It is important to reporters who cover the state capital and attempt to keep Floridians informed. It can be especially important when there is some sort of emergency. Most governors have distributed their daily schedules a day ahead. In Tallahassee it is a widely circulated public document with details of whom the state’s chief executive will be seeing and where he will be going. Generally all other ofcials defer to the governor when scheduling to do something important. Some governors have gone out of their way to keep Floridians informed. Gov. Bob Graham included his daily travel schedule down to the names of all passengers on state air planes, the departure and arrival times, the identication number of the aircraft being used and the names of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents who accompanied him. No recent governor has given as much access to the goings on in his ofce as Graham did. Back then, reporters could simply walk into the ofces of his leadership team and ask questions. Public records requests were quickly lled. I once asked Graham’s ofce for copies of all correspondence between his ofce and a particular sheriff. I thought it would take weeks. The documents arrived by overnight mail and included all letters over a period of several years. That happens when the staff sees their role as communicating with Floridians and not just promoting the guy in charge. Gov. Bob Martinez continued many of the practices Graham had initiated. And Martinez, a former Tampa mayor, did not bristle at the sudden attention to the details of his life. “I always presumed surveillance,†he said when asked about the news that the Miami Herald had staked out presidential candidate Gary Hart. Accustomed to the more secretive ways of Washington by the time he was elected, Gov. Lawton Chiles was a little less forthcoming. There were days when we didn’t know where he was. Most of the time, Chiles was out of the mansion in the early morning hours to hunt tur keys. That’s where he was the morning Department of Community Affairs Secretary Bill Sadowski was killed in a state plane crash. Because Chiles frequently ditched the law enforcement agents who accompanied him, it took them half the day to nd him on the day of the crash. In the 30 years I watched governors up close, only Gov. Charlie Crist walked into ofce with a plan for keeping the records of his administration public. He created an Open Government ofce, hired Pat Gleason, the state’s best known expert on access and public records, and directed state agencies to comply with the law. More importantly, when we ran into trouble with an agency, Gleason and sometimes Crist personally stepped in to help. All of this changed when Scott was elected. He ditched the airplanes that traditionally helped the governor and Cabinet members travel to distant cities from a capital that is difcult for most Floridians to reach, under the guise of sparing taxpayers the cost of operating the planes. He does not make most of his travel public and never discloses who travels with him on his personal airplane. On any given day most of us don’t know where Scott is or what he is doing. This is how he was able to join sugar lobbyists in a secret trip to the King Ranch in Texas. It was only discovered later when the Tampa Bay Times gained access to Texas hunting license records. The sale of state air planes also left Cabinet members who might be political competitors to a governor without an easy way to travel the state and keep in touch with constituents. Scott uses his own airplane, never discloses the names of those who travel with him and tells us only what he wants us to know about his travels. Scott and his staff rarely even answer questions posed by reporters. Instead they repeat talking points released earlier. The governor made a lot of noise about putting his emails online, but much is missing when a controversy occurs. After he was re-elected in November, Scott admitted he and staffers had been conducting business in private emails they had not disclosed. His ofce has been especially uncooperative when times get tough. After he was caught lying about the ring of Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Gerald Bailey, Scott repeatedly refused to answer questions about the situation. When confronted with a Department of Corrections in chaos and under investigation for the deaths of inmates, his administration issued a gag order forbid ding anyone at Corrections to respond to questions. Scott kept the Open Government ofce that Crist created but it is essentially a joke. Meaningful responses to questions or requests have disappeared behind press releases. Any governor’s response to open government is important. It sets an example for the rest of state government as well as cities and counties who are covered by the law. Scott fails by any measure. Lucy Morgan is a retired state capital bureau chief and senior correspondent for the Tampa Bay Times. Readers may reach her at LucyTimes@gmail.com. Column courtesy of Context Florida.To Rick Scott, open government is a closed book Guest columnistLucy Morgan ‘Firing up America†is the cover line on the March 20 issue of The Economist, heralding a 16-page special report on America’s Latinos. Its tone is resolutely upbeat — perhaps a bit too much so. “America is lucky to have millions of energetic young people lling its schools with kids who will eventually pay taxes and fund pensions and health care for the old,†The Economist writes. “Like other immigrants, they talk a lot about the American Dream. By that they mean the baby boomers’ hopes of home ownership, a college education and upward mobility.†Unfortunately, it’s not clear how many young Hispanics will achieve those elements of the American dream or wheth er they’ll provide quite as bounteous a source of funding for Social Security and Medicare as The Economist’s cheery summary suggests. As the article notes, successive generations of Hispanics are not, so far, turning out to be as upwardly mobile as some other immigrant groups. Second-generation Hispanics have more negative health outcomes, higher divorce rates and higher incarceration rates than their immigrant elders. Almost all secondand third-generation Hispanics are “condent†of their command of English — a good trend that may owe something to California voters’ 1998 decision to limit “bilingual†instruction to one year. But third-generation students’ test scores are lower than those of their parents. In my 2001 book “The New Americans,†I likened the Hispanic immigrants of today to the Italians who came through Ellis Island a century ago. Both came from low-trust societies; both tended to have close family ties and a willingness to work hard. Both headed to big metro areas with lots of job opportunities. But so far the Hispanics who crossed the southern border don’t seem to have moved upward as rapidly as Italian-Americans did in the last century. There are some encouraging signs, as The Economist points out. Teenage pregnancy rates have been declining among Hispanics, as among blacks and non-Hispanic whites. Perhaps as they grow older, these Millennials’ marriage rates will be higher and divorce rates lower than those who are just a little older. We can hope, but we don’t know. What we do know is something The Economist mostly skates over: The vast immigration from Latin America, mostly from Mexico, between 1982 and 2007, is over — at least for now. Net migra tion from Mexico in 200712 was zero, according to the Pew Hispanic Center. One result is that an increasing majority of young Hispanics here were born here, and so are U.S. citizens. That means that, absent a new wave of illegal immigrants, the debate over legalization and/ or a path to citizenship will become less relevant over time. The immigration restrictionists who argued that the “pause†in immigration after the restrictive 1924 legislation encouraged assimilation now have something like the pause for which they called. But whether assimilation midcentury-America-style will follow is unclear. From The Economist’s London perspective, it looks far easier than the task of assimilating Britain’s and Europe’s Muslim immigrants. Few American Hispanics, despite the efforts of Chicano studies professors, take an oppositional stance toward the larger society. At the same time, racial quotas and preferences give Hispanics — or at least Hispanic group leaders and politicians — a vested interest in maintaining a separate racial identity. The federal government created the Hispanic category in the 1970s on the theory that Hispanics had suffered or would suffer similar adverse treatment to that of blacks. Historically, that’s wrong: Slavery and segregation, as black history scholars rightly teach, were unique. Anti-Hispanic segregation was spotty and had essentially disappeared before the 1982-2007 immigration wave. An interesting question going forward is the persistence of Hispanic identity. One-quarter of recent Hispanic marriages have been to non-Hispanics. Will their children identify themselves as Hispanics on Census forms? Census bureaucrats are contemplating rewriting their questions so more people will describe themselves as both Hispanic and non-white. That points to an America in which a major ity of citizens are classied as minorities eligible for benets and preferences. As Christopher Caldwell argues in the Claremont Review, there is a tension between that state of affairs and the national motto of e pluribus unum. The Economist rightly argues that America’s Hispanics can be a national asset. But how much of an asset depends on whether they can be assimilated and encour aged to move upward as the Ellis Islanders were a century ago. Michael Barone is a senior political analyst for The Washington Examiner. Readers can reach him via www.washingtonexaminer. com. Will Hispanics fire up America? Michael Barone on the ethics committees judging their colleagues, and most of what they do is kept secret. Members pick up on ethics the way teenagers pick up on sex, by word of mouth. “There’s little formal schooling in what’s ethical and what’s not,†says Meredith McGehee, policy director of the Campaign Legal Center, a campaign-nance watchdog. “Members model their behavior on what they hear in the gym and cloakroom. ‘If it works for him, it will work for me.’†It goes to show you never know what that “plus†element will be. A lot passes by, and then one day someone notices your interior decor is a little too elegant, and you think you could do a turn as Lord Grantham better than Hugh Bonneville, and people start asking uncomfortable questions. Margaret Carlson is a Bloomberg View columnist. Readers may reach her at mcarlson3@ bloomberg.net. CARLSONFROM PAGE 10VIEWPOINT adno=50471075 rga,..swS+:Yay">E' actCharlotte Sun(Ieralo`u -u 016; '-/C-41Q . ! . d e900. spytv? rT IT vMOON\Don't forget to take us with you! 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Our Town Page 12 C www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 LOCAL/REGIONAL NEWS Hard Rock Casino tripA final seasonal Hard Rock Casino bus trip to benefit Dreams Are Free School — which helps challenged children and is located at Bishop Nevins Academy in Sarasota County — and sponsored by Dave and Joyce Sloma, will depart at 9a.m. Monday, April20, for Tampa from the Murdock Kmart parking lot, 19400 Cochran Blvd. The return time is approximately 6:30p.m. The event is open to the public, and the cost is $27 per person. During the trip, games will be played, including a 50/50 and others. Snacks and water will be provided. All profits will be used to offset the needs of children at the school; according to Dave Sloma, participating in this trip might help organizers to reach or even exceed this year’s goal. The deadline for prepaid reservations is Thursday, April16. For more information and reservations, call Dave Sloma at 941-624-0550.Breakfast, health checkPunta Gorda Seventh-day Adventist Church’s Health Ministries department plays host to a free breakfast and health screening to the public between 9a.m. and noon the last Sunday of most months. The next planned date is March29. The church is located at 1655 Taylor Road (on the corner of Cooper Street and Taylor Road). For more information, call 941-629-5388.‘Poetography’ matineeJack Perkins, recognized television journalist, will be the featured guest at 3p.m. Sunday, March29, at Burnt Store Presbyterian Church’s sanctuary, 11330 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda. This presentation combines Perkins’ poetry with his photography into a program he presents nationally called “Poetography.†The presentation is based on his latest book of poetry and photographs, “Marveling: Photographs and Poems of Praise.†The church extends an invitation to anyone in the community to attend this free afternoon of wholesome entertainment. For more information, call 941-639-0001, or email bspc83@ bspconline.org.Breakfast offeredHoly Trinity Lutheran Church, 2565 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, offers breakfast from 8a.m. to 10:30a.m. the first Saturday of most months. The next offering is set for April4. Hot breakfast is made to order, and costs only $6 per person; children younger than 12 eat for free. There are new items each month. For more information, call 941-625-5262.Rummage saleSt. Vincent de Paul, Sacred Heart Conference in Punta Gorda will hold a rummage sale from 9a.m. to noon Saturday, April4, at its distribution center, 25200 Airport Road (on the northeast corner of Taylor and Airport roads), Punta Gorda. A variety of items including household goods, furniture, clothing, jewelry, linens, shoes, purses and books will be available. No merchandise may be inspected or sold before 9a.m. Proceeds will help the organization provide muchneeded assistance to deserving families and individuals throughout Charlotte County. The rain date is Saturday, April11.Spiritual Gathering Center to openA new Spiritual Gathering Center is opening in Charlotte County. It is an affiliate of New Awareness Ministries International and the College of Metaphysical Studies in Clearwater, Fla. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to find their own path to God. To give the community an opportunity to learn more, there will be a meet and greet from 6:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. Tuesday, April7, at the Lotus Wellness Center, 3036 Tamiami Trail, Suite B, Port Charlotte. Services will begin at 4p.m. Sunday, April12, at the same location. Bring your own belief system. For more information, email spiritualgatheringcenter@yahoo.com.Free Hot DinnerFirst Presbyterian Church of Punta Gorda, 25250 Airport Road, offers a Free Hot Dinner for anyone needing food assistance from 5p.m. to 7p.m. the third Friday of each month. The next date is April17. People are welcome to come for dinner and fellowship. For more information, call 941-639-1959.Golf outing to benefit needyA golf scramble to raise funds for St. Vincent de Paul, Sacred Heart Conference will be held Saturday, April25, at St. Andrews South Golf Club, 1901 Deborah Drive, Punta Gorda. The scramble is open to men and women of all golfing ability levels. It will be a handicapped event. Registration forms are available at the club, or may be requested from Gary and Lynn Reeves at 941-202-2216 or svdrgolf15@gmail.com. The deadline for registration is Friday, April17. The cost is $75 per person, which includes 18 holes of golf, a cart, a continental breakfast and lunch. For $20, golfers may purchase, with the entry fee, a four-mulligan package for their team. Cash prizes will be awarded to the tournament winners. There also will be prizes for a hole-in-one on the par-3 holes, and other contests. There also will be a putting contest, a 50/50 raffle and auctions. Organizers are in need of sponsorships and donations — contributions will be highlighted in the tournament pamphlet. Contact Donna Roderick at 941-575-8768 or droderick@comcast.net for sponsorship information. Proceeds will help the all-volunteer St. Vincent de Paul, Sacred Heart Conference to provide assistance to needy families and individuals in Charlotte County, including food, clothing, home furnishings and limited financial aid to prevent, for example, eviction or electricity shutoff.Food pantryDiscipleship Driven Ministries offers a food pantry and has partnered with Harry Chapin Food Bank and Feeding America to help make sure that no one in Charlotte County is without food. The agency is located at 4040 Tamiami Trail (at the end of the U.S. 41 Access Road at Gardner Drive), Port Charlotte. The pantry has a variety of food — including baby food — to put in people’s cupboards. All who have a need are welcome. The pantry is open 1p.m. to 4p.m. Mondays, and 1p.m. to 6p.m. Tuesdays. For more information, call 941-764-8458.Free food package, breakfastNew Vision Fellowship of Port Charlotte offers a free food distribution from 9a.m. to 10a.m. the second Saturday of each month at the Woman’s Club of Port Charlotte, 20271 Tappan Zee Drive. Each recipient is given a large bag of food with items suitable for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A free breakfast, with coffee and juice, also will be available during distribution hours. Any family that can benefit from this program is eligible. New Vision Fellowship is affiliated with the Free Methodist Church. Worship Services also are held at the Woman’s Club and start at 10a.m. Sundays. For more information, call 941-888-0495 or 941-743-4999.Spiritual quote:“The best place to seek God is in a garden. You can dig for him there.†— George Bernard Shaw, “The Adventures of the Black Girl in Her Search for God,†1932 Marion Putman is handling religion news for the Charlotte Sun. You can contact her by phone: 941-206-1183; fax (to her attention): 941-629-2085; email: mputman@sun-herald.com; or write (to her attention): c/o the Charlotte Sun, 23170 Harborview Road, Charlotte Harbor, FL 33980. TYPE or PRINT submissions, each of which MUST include the church’s NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE and the name of a contact person. Don’t forget the TIME, DATE and LOCATION of the event. Email is the preferred method for communicating this information. Email photos, in .jpg format, as file attachments. Submissions will be edited for length. Information must be received NO LATER than NOON WEDNESDAY for inclusion in the upcoming Saturday’s column; announcements will run on a space-available basis. If you would like to purchase an ad to guarantee a spot in the paper for your event, call 941-206-1000 and ask for Display Advertising.RELIGIONFROM PAGE 9 tII
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The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 www.sunnewspapers.net C Our Town Page 13 FROM PAGE ONE said. “He commands nothing but respect and admiration from everyone.†As a former volunteer reghter, paramedic and re chief himself, Albers knows rsthand the value Briggs’ education brings to the job. It takes time and dedica tion to build up those skills, he said. “It’s very rare that you have someone with both the re and emergency medical background he does,†he said. “It’s a enormous asset to the city.†What does Briggs think about the thousands of hours he’s spent prepar ing himself for his role in the department? “I gotta tell you, it just doesn’t feel like 25 years,†Briggs said. “I’m honored to have such a great career.†From the devastation wrought by Hurricane Charley to the everyday mishaps of ordinary people, Briggs has witnessed more than most people can forget. And some events he wishes he could forget. One such instance hap pened about ve years ago. It’s the story of a 4-year-old girl who accidentally got her hands on a can of oven cleaner while her mom tidied up the kitchen. The child sprayed the solution in her eyes and, by the time she got to the hospital where Briggs was working his shift, her dark brown eyes had turned a light shade of green, he recalled. The girl and her mother immediately were own to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Tampa where that night an ophthalmologist delivered the news. “‘She’ll be blind by morning,’†Briggs remembered the doctor saying. The story brings tears to his eyes. “I had a 4-year-old at the time,†he said, clenching his jaw. The little girl’s mother, not speaking any English, called a friend instead of an ambulance to take her to the hospital. She arrived at the emergency room almost two hours later. “If it had been caught early, things would be different today,†Briggs said. It’s those kinds of situations that put life — and the unpredictability of it — squarely into perspective for Briggs. “It can all change on a dime,†he said. “You never know.†Perhaps it’s the nature of his work that strengthened his faith, or maybe it’s his Christian faith that kept him going all these years. To be sure, he didn’t grow up in a religious household. “We were just heathens,†he said jokingly. Born in Ohio, Briggs grew up in Charlotte County. His mom was a homemaker, his dad a construction worker. They taught him the values of hard work and loyalty. No one in his family, however, was a reghter. In high school he was introduced to a “leathery old reman†who almost convinced him reghting wasn’t a worthy pursuit, he said. “But I became a volunteer, and I never looked back.†Briggs said. The camaraderie, the brotherhood and the lives he’s touched far outweigh the long hours and sleepless nights, he said. He wouldn’t trade it for the world. “I don’t know that I have another 25 years, but I know I have a lot of years left,†Briggs said with a smile.Email: bbarbosa@sun-herald.comCHIEFFROM PAGE 1RAY’S FAVORITESPlace to visit: “Murphy, N.C. We love to spend the holidays in the mountains.†Meal: “I really enjoy spicy foods, particularly Cajun/Creole, seafood gumbo.†Hobby: “My new favorite hobby is participating in CrossFit-type exercise, including obstacle mud runs.†Song: “I really appreciate so many different genres, it’s really difficult to pick a favorite. It really depends on the mood.†TV show: “My current schedule doesn’t allow for much TV. When I have the opportunity, I enjoy older shows such as ‘Emergency’ with Squad 51; you will probably have to look it up.†Cocktail or beer: “A nice tall glass of sweet tea, maybe with a nice slice of peach in it sounds good right now. 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Our Town Page 14 C www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 FROM PAGE ONE work in roles that don’t require contact with inmates, with the other appeals pending. Still, few people know what actually happened April 11, 2014 — the day Walker died. Since the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s investigation remains open — as do ve other death investigations from CCI, dating back to 2013 — little related information is available to the public. Sunshine Week, which ends today, is a national effort to promote conversations about the importance of open government. While ofcials must oblige with certain records requests per Florida law, even then information can be scarce about topics of public interest or even concern. In the Walker case, for instance, the state Department of Corrections was able to provide the Sun with the reports written by prison guards with their ver sions of events from the night of Walker’s death. The reports are heavily redacted. The Sun obtained the personnel le for Lt. Tyler Triplett. He was the rst CCI worker to be red after Walker’s death, though he was reinstated last week. The 299-page le, which the DOC charged $86 to acquire, had no mention of Triplett’s termination or the Walker death, even though the Sun received the le more than a month after the incident. CCI’s warden, Thomas Reid, has declined to comment on the entire matter until the FDLE concludes its death investigation. In January, the Sun put in a records request with the DOC to nd out a little more about the culture of the local prison, which has a capacity of more than 1,200 and a staff of more than 300, according to the last updates on the DOC website. The Sun asked for answers or any documents related to the following: How many guards have arrest records? How many guards have had complaints (grievances) led against them? Without disclosing names, how many complaints against the top ve? What is the turnover the rst three years in the job? In response earlier this month, the state’s DOC Communications Director, McKinley Lewis, was able to provide some fairly recent turnover statistics (the rate for scal years 2011-2013 were each above 15 percent), but said it would be “pretty much impossible†for staff to complete the other requests “without going through massive amounts of paperwork.†Lewis couldn’t even provide an estimated invoice for the Sun to ask for such an undertaking. The FDLE has not said how long it might take to complete its investigation of Walker’s death or some of its other cases from CCI. In September, the FDOC began displaying inmate mortality data on its website in an effort to become more transpar ent, as the department has been under scrutiny for several suspicious deaths. There were 346 total Florida prison deaths in 2014. More than 150 of those are still being investigated. Michael Crews stepped down from his role as head of the FDOC in November. There are six local open death investigations involving CCI inmates. The FDOC website had indicated the FDLE was handling all but one of those cases. When the Sun reached out to the FDLE for related information, it learned the FDLE, in fact, was not handling two of the cases the site said it was. The information was corrected last week after the Sun’s inquiry. Florida’s DOC budget for the 2014-15 scal year is $2.3 billion. Maria Kazouris, the Tarpon Springs-based attorney representing three red CCI guards who have appealed, said the department is “wasting taxpayer dollars.†As an example, she pointed out the $3,006 tab charged to the DOC just for Triplett’s recent arbitration hearing. He, like the three red correctional ofcers who had their cases heard before him, was reinstated. “Even knowing this, the DOC refuses to issue any sort of settlement offer for the remaining employees,†Kazouris said. “There are better places to spend these tax dollars.â€Email: akreger@sun-herald.comPRISONFROM PAGE 1UNRESOLVED CCI INMATE DEATHS SINCE 2013Date of death Inmate Case status (investigating agency) Oct.10, 2013 Frank Moreno, 40 Open (FDOC) Dec.18, 2013 Charles Sydnor, 66 Open (FDOC) April11, 2014 Matthew Walker, 45 Open (FDLE) May21, 2014 Damion Foster, 37 Open (FDLE) Dec.27, 2014 Korion Amons, 34 Open (FDLE) Feb.25, 2015 Carlos Santys, 73 Open (FDOC) — Source: Florida Department of Corrections in the country that maintains foreclosed homes had come onto their property repeatedly and attempted to have the utilities turned off. “This is more of the ongoing harassment with people coming on our property day and night,†she said. By the end of the day, the Cruttendens still had yet to hear from the two corporate Goliaths. Although they knew their home was not in foreclosure — and the scheduled resale was the result of an address mixup with adjacent lots that had gone into default — the couple did not know how, or if, the confusion would be resolved. Their ordeal began in 2013, when the couple came upon an ad on Zillow, an online real estate database, that featured their home for sale, as a foreclosure. But the erroneous information didn’t hit home, literally, until they received a letter in December from Bank of America, advising “tenants†to vacate the premises before a March 20 foreclosure deadline. Despite numerous attempts to correct the error, the Cruttendens never got a response from Bank of America. But the bank and Safeguard Properties did respond to inquiries from the Sun this week, expressing regret for the mistake. In an email sent to the Sun Wednesday, Rick Simon, with Bank of America media relations, explained that his bank no longer services the loan on the homeowners’ property. He went on to say that the vacant lots next door, which were sold by the Cruttendens in 2005, did go through foreclosure and reverted to the bank in December. And it was that property that was scheduled for resale by the bank Friday. The adjacent lots mistakenly still had the Cruttendens’ home address on the title, although the legal description of the foreclosed property was correct at the time of the foreclosure. This error was corrected in the title and in other bank records, Simon said, but not in the database used to address the notices of sale. “We apologize for any inconvenience or confusion caused to the Cruttendens,†he stated. Similarly, a representative from Safeguard Properties issued an email to the Sun Thursday, also expressing regret over the foul-up. “The address had not been updated in the bank’s systems at the time that the bank or dered the property-preservation inspections,†the statement read. “Now that the confusion over the address has been identied and cleared up, Safeguard is working with the bank to correct any issues and assure that inspectors do not inconvenience the residents moving forward.†The Cruttendens did receive some measure of satisfaction, though, with the help of Bank of America. 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Our Town Page 16 C www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 LOCAL/REGIONAL NEWS Although there is a lot of traffic on the roads and our restaurants are full, Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity is grateful for the influx of people who visit our area this time of year to volunteer on our job sites. One such group is Bazetta Christian Church of Cortland, Ohio. Like clockwork, they have been traveling to Punta Gorda each spring since 2005 to help build homes for deserving individuals. They arrive at their build site and are greeted by a concrete slab. All week long, they use their skills and work their magic. Armed with smiles and a dedicated work ethic, by week’s end, the house is completely framed and roofed, plus windows and doors have been installed. What a blessing! Bazetta Christian Church is a wonderful example of the organizations that support our affiliate by volunteering their time to build homes. Charlotte County Habitat invites you to set up a build date with an organization you are affiliated with, and see how rewarding it is to help local low-income families achieve the dream of affordable home ownership. For more information about how you can help, call 941-639-3162, or visit www.charlottecountyhfh.org. Ellen Cardillo is the special events coordinator for Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity. Email her via events@charlottecountyhfh.org.Habitat has own special ‘snowbird’ migration PHOTO PROVIDEDHabitat for Humanity volunteers from Bazetta Christian Church in Cortland, Ohio, work on a local house. The volunteers have supported Charlotte County Habitat since 2005. HABITAT FOR HUMANITYELLEN CARDILLO Tangible tax deadline reminderThe Charlotte County Property Appraiser’s Ofce reminds business and rental property owners that the deadline for ling 2015 Tangible Personal Property Tax Returns is April 1. A return must be led by that date to receive the $25,000 exemption. However if a blue postcard was received, ling the return has been waived, unless additional assets obtained since 2008 result in a total value exceeding $25,000. Direct questions to 941-743-1476.2016 property tax exemptionsThe Charlotte County property appraiser now is accepting 2016 exemption applications. Homestead exemption applications can be led online. Visit www. ccappraiser.com for further instructions. In addition, applications may be led in person at one of the ofce locations: 18500 Murdock Circle, Murdock; South County Annex, 410 Taylor St., Punta Gorda; and West Charlotte Annex, 6868 San Casa Drive, Englewood. Or obtain an instruction sheet and an application form at www.ccappraiser.com to apply by mail. The ling deadline is 5 p.m. March 1, 2016. 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For more information, call 941-833-4740 or email mert4677@aol.com.Czech/Slovak Club holds annual picnicProvided by MARY ELLEN TAYLORAMERICAN CZECH/SLOVAK CLUB OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Singing the American national anthem, which followed the singing of both the anthems of the Czech and Slovak republics, are Bill and Jolene Atkinson along with Ruth Shong, Jolene’s mother.PHOTOS PROVIDED BY MARY ELLEN TAYLORToasting their Czec /Slovak heritage with Slivovitz are Carol Martinichio, Galina Pavlis and Mary Ellen Taylor. Dolores Garvis with Al and Mary Poyer. Lillian and Frank Durco, Canadians who winter in Charlotte County. Above: Proudly toasting and adding a bit of song are Marie Danner, club secretary, and Gus Ziegler. Right: Jim and Joan Bondick with Jim’s sister, who came as a guest. Left: Musicians Eve and Vasek Sevcik perform. 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www.sunnewspapers.net SATURDAY MARCH 21, 2015 T he Wire INSIDE Relations between the White House and newly elected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have reached a new low. — Page 2 — House Speaker Boehner to visit Israel Iran and six world powers broke off nuclear negotiations ahead of schedule Friday to allow members of the Iranian delegation to attend the funeral of their president’s mother. — Page 2 — Iran nuke talks break Zimbabwe intends to proceed with plans to export live elephants to China, the United Arab Emirates and France because the country has too many of the animals and needs to fund its national parks. — Page 2 — Zimbabwe plans to export live elephants The Dow Jones industrial average rose 168.62 points, or 0.9 percent, to 18,127.65. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index rose 18.79 points, or 0.9 percent, to 2,108.06 and the Nasdaq composite added 34.04 points, or 0.7 percent, to 5,026.42. — Page 6 —US stocks rise on rebound in oil Two fraternities at North Carolina State University have been suspended — one for what appeared to be an offensive pledge book, the other for drug and sexual assault allegations. — Page 2 —Fraternities accused of ugly behavior STATE NATIONAL WORLD BUSINESS WEATHER WASHINGTON — The chairman of a House committee investigating the deadly 2012 attacks in Benghazi formally requested Friday that Hillary Rodham Clinton turn over her email server for an independent review. Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., sent a letter requesting that Clinton, a likely Democratic presidential candidate, turn over to the State Department inspector general or other third party the server she used for ofcial business while serving as secretary of state. The aim would be to have a third party determine what records should be made public. “Though Secretary Clinton alone is responsible for causing this issue, she alone does not get to deter mine its outcome,†Gowdy said in a statement. His request to turn over the server is “in the interest of transparency for the American people,†Gowdy said. Clinton has pledged that all her work-related email will be made public but has acknowledged deleting thousands of messages related to personal matters. Clinton has said the server “will remain private.†A Clinton spokesman said Friday that when Benghazi panel seeks Clinton email serverBy MATTHEW DALYASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER AP PHOTOHillary Clinton is the keynote speaker at the American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey’s Tri State CAMP Conference at the Atlantic City Convention Center, in Atlantic City, N.J., Thursday. EMAIL | 5 ADEN, Yemen — Suicide bombers attacked a pair of mosques Friday in the Yemeni capital, unleashing monstrous blasts that ripped through worshippers and killed 137 people in the deadliest assault yet targeting Shiite rebels who have taken over large parts of the rapidly fragmenting nation. At least 13 children were among the dead. A purported afliate of the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the bombings, which also wounded 357 people — raising the alarming possibility the extremist group has expanded its presence to Yemen after already setting up a branch in Libya. Earlier this week, the group claimed responsibility for a bloody attack on Western tourists in Tunisia that authorities said was carried out by militants trained in Libya. If the claim is true Yemen bombings kill 137By AHMED AL-HAJASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER AP PHOTOBodies of people killed in a suicide attack during the noon prayer are covered in blankets in a mosque in Sanaa, Yemen, Friday. Triple suicide bombers hit a pair of mosques crowded with worshippers in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, on Friday, causing heavy casualties, according to witnesses. The attackers targeted mosques frequented by Shiite rebels, who have controlled the capital since September.YEMEN | 5Purported ISIS affiliate claims responsibility for mosque attacks BOISE, Idaho — Potatoes that won’t bruise and apples that won’t brown are a step closer to grocery store aisles, but some food suppliers say they don’t want any part of it and others are staying silent. The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the genetically engineered foods, saying they are “as safe and nutritious as their conventional counterparts.†The approval covers six varieties of potatoes by Boise, Idaho-based J. R. Simplot Co. and two varieties of apples from the Canadian company Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc. Genetically modied organisms, or GMOs, refers to food grown from seeds that are genetically engineered in a lab. Aware of potential resistance from consumers, Simplot ofcials say Innate potato traits come exclusively from genes from domestic potato varieties. However, one of the company’s oldest business partners — McDonald’s — said it won’t use the potatoes. “McDonald’s USA does not source GMO potatoes nor do we have current plans to change our sourcing practice,†the company said in a statement Friday. Burger King and Wendy’s declined to comment. Okanagan, based in British Columbia, wants to make apples a more convenient snack with its non-browning version. The company says bagged apples wouldn’t have to be washed in antioxidants like they are FDA approves GMO potatoes, applesBy MARY CLARE JALONICK and KEITH RIDLERASSOCIATED PRESS WRITERS AP PHOTOThis undated handout photo provided by Okanagan Specialty Fruits shows an Arctic Granny, left, Arctic Golden, right, and Arctic Granny slices. GMO | 5 GENEVA — In a delay that some say may have cost lives, the World Health Organization resisted calling the Ebola outbreak in West Africa a public health emergency until last summer, two months after staff raised the possibility and long after a senior manager called for a drastic change in strategy, The Associated Press has learned. Among the reasons the United Nations agency cited in internal deliberations: worries that declaring such an emergency — akin to an international SOS — could anger the African countries involved, hurt their economies or interfere with the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca. Those arguments struck critics, experts and several former WHO staff as wrong-headed. “That’s like saying you don’t want to call the re department because you’re afraid the re trucks will create a disturbance in the neighborhood,†said Michael Osterholm, a prominent infectious diseases expert at the University of Minnesota. 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Page 2 WIRE www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 NATIONAL/STATE/WORLD NEWS | HEADLINE NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATETALLAHASSEE (News Service of Florida) — An environmental group wants Florida’s inspector general to check out reports of an unwritten policy prohibiting state agencies from using the terms “climate change†and “global warming.†About a dozen members of the group Forecast the Facts, many appearing with their mouths covered by duct tape emblazoned with the words “climate change,†dropped off about 43,000 electronically signed petitions Friday with the receptionists at Gov. Rick Scott’s Capitol office. The petitions ask the state’s inspector general to launch an investigation into whether Scott directed the Department of Environmental Protection and other state agencies to avoid certain weather-related phrases in public documents and other communications. Scott has repeatedly denied the charge. A spokesman for Scott’s ofce, while denying the allegation on Friday, said the governor is concerned with solutions to environmental issues. On March 8, the Florida Center for Investigative Reporting reported that former DEP ofcials claimed they had been told to avoid phrases such as “global warming†and “climate change.†Forecast the Facts, which focuses on people who deny climate change, also has submitted a public-records request asking for correspondence between Scott and the DEP that references “climate change†and “global warming.†“This is our initial attempt,†said Ralph Wilson, a Florida State University graduate student and spokesman for Forecast the Facts. “If it turns out there exists no correspondence, then obviously we can naturally move on to look for other executive-branch correspondence between the ofce and the agency.â€Answers sought after reports of ‘climate change’ ban AP PHOTOIn this Feb. 22 photo provided by Carlton Ward Jr. American white pelicans stand near the Apalachicola River delta, Fla. Pelican summitExpansion approved for Lee Memorial Health SystemsLEE COUNTY (WINK) — A new multimilliondollar expansion plan could ease long wait times at Lee Memorial Health System. Patients tell WINK News they’ve spent hours in emergency rooms waiting to be seen and waited even longer to be put into a bed. The expansion will add 275 more beds that will be ready for patients in ve years. With more and more patients heading to local emergency rooms, the board of directors for Lee Memorial Health Systems approved the project without hesitation Thursday. It’ll cost around $300 million to add those 275 new beds, giving the hospital a total of 624 beds. It’ll be another two years before the project breaks ground and it won’t be nished until 2020. The health system’s CEO said if they could build it all today, they would. This year, emer gency rooms are seeing an increase in patients greater than expected. WINK News did some digging and found some of the wait times patients are seeing at Gulf Coast Medical Center. Patients average: 35 minutes before seeing a doctor 5 hours before they’re admitted * More than 2 hours before they’re in a bed That’s longer than eight hours from the time the patient stepped into the ER. The national average is around 6 hours. Some people are doubtful the expansion at just one hospital will be enough.Boy, 3, found dead in ‘obscure’ location in homeHOLLYWOOD (AP) — Police say the body of a 3-year-old boy has been found inside the Hollywood home where he lived with his father. Chief Frank Fernandez offered few details Friday morning, other than to say Ahziya Osceola’s body was discovered in an obscure location inside the home late Thursday night. He said the body wasn’t visible to the “average person looking through the house.†Authorities had been searching for the boy since he was reported missing Thursday morning. Fernandez said the child’s parents are cooperating with the investigation. The home is roped off with yellow police tape and a criminal investigation is underway. Nelson Osceola told authorities the boy was sleeping when he left home early Thursday. | NATION AP PHOTOStudents brave the elements at Penn State Schuylkill Campus in Schuylkill Haven, Pa., Friday. Forecasters said a storm would dump up to 6 inches of snow on the North east and mid-Atlantic on Friday. Spring has sprung Northeast gets another blast of winter on 1st day of springBOSTON (AP) — Just when owering bulbs were poking out their heads and snow shovels were getting a well-deserved rest, winter weather has returned. And on the rst day of spring no less. Forecasters say a storm will dump up to 6 inches of snow on the Northeast and mid-Atlantic on Friday. New England will be on the lower end of the snow totals but even Boston, which has seen a record 108.6 inches of snow, could get an inch or more. In typical regional fashion, New Englanders said they’re tired of cold and snow, but they’ll deal. “I’m sick of it,†said Donna Bohan, 52, a lifelong South Boston resident. “I want to not have to wear my boots, and I want to be able to take a nice walk. But we can handle a bit more. We’re New Englanders. We’re tough.†| WORLD AP PHOTOEthiopian authorities assemble a pile of 6.1 tons of illegal elephant tusks, ivory trinkets, carvings and various forms of jewelry to be burned on a wooden pyre that govern ment ocials set alight to discourage poaching and the ivory trade, in the capital Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Friday.Destroying ivory Iran nuke talks break but top Russian official optimisticLAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Iran and six world powers broke off nuclear negotiations ahead of schedule Friday to allow members of the Iranian delegation to attend the funeral of their president’s mother, as a senior Russian ofcial suggested that the sides were close to a deal. Senior Russian negotiator Sergey Ryabkov told The Associated Press that while some disputes remain, negotiators are expected to “nish their main work†during the current round and even before the talks resume next week. The negotiations had been tentatively extended to go into today. But the Iranian delegation decided to depart for home later Friday to allow nego tiators, including Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Hossein Fereydoon, a brother of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, to attend the funeral of Rouhani’s mother.US opens criminal inquiry of Aaron SchockWASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has launched a formal criminal investigation into the ofce and campaign expenses of resigning Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock, as well as his personal business dealings with political donors, a person familiar with the case told The Associated Press on Friday. The government was convening a federal grand jury in Springeld, Ill., and the FBI has begun issuing subpoenas to compel people close to the Republican congressman to testify, the person said. The person spoke only on grounds of anonymity because the person wasn’t authorized to publicly discuss the case. The grand jury was hearing testimony in early April, according to the subpoenas. SCHOCKAmazon gets FAA certificate to fly dronesNEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration says it has issued online retailer Amazon a certicate to experiment with unmanned aircraft for research, development and crew training. The FAA said Thursday that under the provisions of the certicate, the ights must be conducted at 400 feet or below during daylight hours. The drone must also remain within the line of sight of the pilot and observer. The person ying the aircraft, meanwhile, must have a private pilot’s certicate and current medical certication.2 NC State fraternities accused of ugly behaviorRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Two fraternities at North Carolina State University have been suspended — one for what appeared to be an offensive pledge book, the other for drug and sexual assault allegations — two of the latest chapters reprimanded in a wave of unseemly fraternity behavior across the country. The national Pi Kappa Phi organization said Thursday it suspended its Raleigh chapter while it investigates derogatory comments attributed to members in a notebook found at a restaurant near campus. Separately, new details about a drug paraphernalia seizure sur faced in a search warrant in the investigation of sexual assault allegations at Alpha Tau Omega, which was suspended earlier this month.Gamblers in unshuffled cards case beg: Let us keep the moneyATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Gamblers who have been ordered to return $1.5 million they won at an Atlantic City casino that unknowingly used unshuffled cards are asking a judge to let them keep the money. The 14 gamblers say they won the money through no fault of their own playing mini-baccarat at the Golden Nugget in April 2012. They also say that if the ruling stands, it would send a chilling message to the gambling public that no jackpot is ever safe. The casino says the judge made the right decision last month. The Golden Nugget paid a manufacturer to shuffle cards, but the company never did. Once players realized the pattern in which the cards were emerging, they drastically upped their bets and won 41 straight hands. No ruling was expected Friday.House Speaker Boehner to travel to IsraelWASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker John Boehner is headed to Israel at a time when relations between the White House and newly elected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have reached a new low. Boehner, who announced his travel plans on Friday, angered the Obama administration when he invited Netanyahu to deliver a speech to Congress without consulting the White House. In the speech, Netanyahu blasted the sensitive nuclear talks the U.S. and its partners are having with Iran, which has threatened to destroy Israel. On the surface, Boehner’s trip appears to be a jab at the White House, but a congressional aide insisted that it was planned before this week’s Israeli election and before Netanyahu’s address to Congress. Zimbabwe plans to export live elephantsHARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe intends to proceed with plans to export live elephants to China, the United Arab Emirates and France because the country has too many of the animals and needs to fund its national parks. The exports will go ahead despite opposition from wildlife activists because there is no alternative, Environment, Water and Climate Minister Saviour Kasukuwere said Friday in a speech in Hwange, the country’s biggest national park. “It has not been an easy journey. Where we have tried to cull, we are told no because it’s inhumane and we agree,†he said. “Where you try to bring in the hunters there are also sanctions. Where we try to carry out live sales they say don’t sell. We are between a rock and a hard place.†While Hwange has the capacity to support 15,000 elephants, the park in northwestern Zimbabwe has 43,000 of the animals. Overpopulation of elephants leads to damage to vegetation, which reduces biodiversity. BOEHNEREx-Aussie leader Fraser dies(Bloomberg) — Malcolm Fraser, who became prime minister of Australia after engineering the dismissal of Gough Whitlam in the nation’s 1975 constitutional crisis, has died. He was 84. Fraser died early Friday after a brief illness, his office said in a statement.Smell like a Whopper: Burger King will sell cologne in JapanTOKYO (AP) — For hamburger aficionados who want the smell even when they can’t get a bite, Burger King is putting the scent into a limited-edition fragrance. Burger King said Friday that the Whopper grilled beef burgerscented cologne will be sold only on April 1, and only in Japan. Sounds too good to be true? It’s not an April Fools’ Day joke, though the company chose the date deliberately. The limited “Flame Grilled†fragrance can be purchased at 5,000 yen (about $40), including the burger. There will be only 1,000 of them. Burger King said it hopes the scent would also seduce new grillbeef burger fans.
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The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 www.sunnewspapers.net WIRE Page 5 FROM PAGE ONE ALMANAC Today is Saturday, March 21, the 80th day of 2015. There are 285 days left in the year. Today in history On March 21, 1965, civil rights demonstrators led by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. began their third, successful march from Selma to Montgomery, Ala. On this dateIn 1556, Thomas Cranmer, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, was burned at the stake for heresy. In 1685, composer Johann Sebastian Bach was born in Eisenach, Germany. In 1804, the French civil code, or the “Code Napoleon†as it was later called, was adopted. In 1925, Tennessee Gov. Austin Peay signed the Butler Act, which prohibited the teaching of the Theory of Evolution in public schools. (Tennessee repealed the law in 1967.) In 1935, Persia officially changed its name to Iran. In 1945, during World War II, Allied bombers began four days of raids over Germany. In 1952, the Moondog Corona tion Ball, considered the first rock and roll concert, took place at Cleveland Arena. In 1960, about 70 people were killed in Sharpeville, South Africa, when police fired on black protesters. In 1963, the Alcatraz federal prison island in San Francisco Bay was emptied of its last inmates and closed at the order of Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. In 1972, the Supreme Court, in Dunn v. Blumstein, ruled that states may not require at least a year’s residency for voting eligibility. In 1985, police in Langa, South Africa, opened fire on blacks marching to mark the 25th anniversary of Sharpeville; the reported death toll varied between 29 and 43. Today’s birthdays Violinist-conductor Joseph Silverstein is 83. Folk-pop singer/musician Keith Potger (The Seekers) is 74. Actress Marie-Christine Barrault is 71. Singer-musician Rose Stone (Sly and the Family Stone) is 70. Actor Timothy Dalton is 69. Singer Eddie Money is 66. Rock singer-musician Roger Hodgson (Supertramp) is 65. Rhythm-and-blues singer Russell Thompkins Jr. (The Stylistics) is 64. Comedy writer-performer Brad Hall is 57. Actor Gary Oldman is 57. Actor Matthew Broderick is 53. Comedian-talk show host Rosie O’Donnell is 53. Rock musician Jonas “Joker†Berggren (Ace of Base) is 48. Rock MC Maxim (Prodigy) is 48. Rock musician Andrew Copeland (Sister Hazel) is 47. Hip-hop DJ Premier (Gang Starr) is 46. Actress Laura Allen is 41. Rapper-TV personality Kevin Federline is 37. Actor Forrest Wheeler (TV: “Fresh Off the Boatâ€) is 11. RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A cat that vanished in South Carolina two years ago is going home after ending up nearly 2,000 miles away in Southern California. Kevin the orange tabby is leaving Palm Springs on Wednesday after disappearing from Anderson, S.C., in 2013. John Welsh of Riverside County Animal Services says the cat turned up in early March inside a U-Haul trailer a woman had driven across the country. During a routine inspection, the inspector heard meowing. The driver says she didn’t know Kevin was inside. The dehydrated cat was taken to a shelter. His microchip helped track down owner Cheryl Walls, who jokes that Kevin has seen more of the country than she has.ODD NEWS Missing S.C. cat found 2 years later in California their citizens,†she said in January. Last week, she told an audience in London that the rst sign that West Africa’s Ebola crisis might become a global emergency came in late July, when a consultant fatally ill with the disease ew from Liberia to a Nigerian airport. But internal documents obtained by AP show that senior directors at the health agency’s headquarters in Geneva were informed of how dire the situation was early on and held off on declaring a global emergency. Such an alert is meant to trigger a surge in outside help, or, as a WHO document put it, “ramps up political pressure in the countries affected†and “mobilizes foreign aid and action.†When WHO experts discussed the possibility of an emergency declaration in early June, one director viewed it as a “last resort.†The delay in declaring an emergency was one of many critical problems that hobbled the agency’s ability to contain the epidemic. When aid agency Doctors Without Borders warned Ebola was spiraling out of control, WHO contradicted it, even as WHO’s own scientists called for backup. When WHO did send staffers to West Africa, they were of mixed caliber. Fellow responders said many lacked Ebola experience; one WHO consultant who got infected with Ebola broke his own agency’s protocol, putting others at risk and getting WHO kicked out of a hotel, the AP found. In an email Thursday, WHO said: “People often confuse the declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern with our operational response. It is very different. WHO mounted a strong operational response a year ago when we were notified the outbreak was Ebola.†WHO is the only agency with the authority to lead a global response to health crises, by providing medical, laboratory and other support when there are outbreaks of unusual or new diseases. Its handling of the Ebola epidemic has been roundly criticized and led to a new call for reforms. The vacuum of leadership at WHO was so damaging the U.N. created the Mission for Ebola Emergency Response to take over the overall ght against the disease. Dr. Sylvie Briand, head of the pandemic and epidemic diseases department at WHO, acknowledged that her agency made wrong decisions but said postponing the alert made sense at the time because it could have had catastrophic economic consequences. “What I’ve seen in general is that for developing countries it’s sort of a death warrant you’re signing,†she said.EBOLAFROM PAGE 1 now, a process that can affect taste. Company founder Neal Carter said Okanagan wants to see bagged apples become as prolic as bagged baby carrots. “We know that in a convenience-driven world, a whole apple is too big of a commitment,†Carter said. The apples are dubbed Arctic Apples, and Carter said he wants them to be labeled as such. The rst two varieties will be Granny Smith and Golden Delicious. Carter said there won’t be signicant plantings until 2017. Simplot calls its potatoes Innate and the varieties selected include Ranger Russet, Russet Burbank and Atlantic. “We’re trying to improve potatoes so everyone gets a better experience, just like it’s right out of the eld,†said Haven Baker, vice president of plant sciences for Simplot. But it could be years before the average customer is able to buy one. The company has about 400 acres of Innate potatoes in storage from the 2014 har vest that it plans to deliver to growers, packers and shippers to be sent to a tightly controlled network for use in small-scale test markets. The company said those markets haven’t been determined, and it’s not clear how the potatoes will be labeled. The company said it’s not selling Innate seed potatoes on the open market. ConAgra, a major french fry and potato supplier through Lamb Weston to restaurant chains, said it won’t use the potatoes. “All Lamb Weston frozen potato products are made with non-GMO potatoes, in line with customer demand,†a company statement said. Food supplier McCain in a statement said its policy is to not use GMO potatoes. But the company also said it recognized the challenge of producing affordable food to meet demand and planned to monitor and possibly participate in research. “Regulatory compliance and consumer acceptance for the use of any new technology will guide our actions,†the company said. Simplot says its potatoes will have 70 percent less acrylamide, a chemical that can be created when potatoes are cooked at high temperatures. And it’s touting that as a health benet, as some studies have shown acrylamide to be a potential carcinogen, though the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health says scientists “do not yet know with any certainty†whether the substance can be harmful in food. The FDA in its approval Friday noted that acrylamide has been found to be a carcinogenic in rodents. Simplot says its potatoes have 40 percent less bruising from impacts and pressure during harvest and storage than conventional potatoes, which the company said could reduce the more than 3 billion pounds of potatoes discarded yearly by consumers. The FDA’s review process is voluntary, but both companies asked for one. To review, FDA compares safety and data of the GMO food in comparison to a conventional variety.GMOFROM PAGE 1 AP FILE PHOTOThis May 10, 2013, photo shows genetically engineered potatoes growing in rows inside a J.R. Simplot greenhouse in southwestern Idaho. Potatoes that won’t bruise and apples that won’t brown are a step closer to grocery store aisles. — and the U.S. expressed skepticism — Friday’s attacks would be the rst by the Islamic State group in Yemen, adding a frightening new layer to the country’s turmoil. Shiite rebels known as Houthis have taken over the capital, Sanaa, and nine of the country’s 21 provinces over the past six months, raising fears of a civil war tinged with sectarianism. The government of the internationally backed president, Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi, has ed to the southern port city of Aden. Yemen is already home to the most powerful branch of the al-Qaida network, which has been battling the Houthis for months. On Friday, al-Qaida militants seized control of a southern provincial capital, al-Houta, in the group’s most dramatic grab of territory in years. However, it denied carrying out the mosque bombings, citing instructions from the terror network’s leader, Ayman al-Zawahri, not to strike mosques or markets. Friday’s blasts left scenes of bloody devastation in the Badr and al-Hashoosh mosques, located across town from each other in Sanaa. Both mosques are controlled by the Shiite Houthis, but they are also frequented by Sunni worshippers. Images from the scene showed a number of children among the dead. In footage from the al-Hashoosh mosque, screaming volunteers were seen using bloodied blankets to carry away victims as a small child lay among the dead on the mosque floor. “Blood was running like a river,†said one survivor, Mohammed al-Ansi, who said he was thrown 6 feet by one of the blasts at the Hashoosh mosque, where the floor was strewn with body parts. The mosques were targeted by two suicide bombers each during midday prayers, when large crowds turn out to attend weekly ser mons. The state news agency SABA put the toll at 137 dead and 357 wounded. Among the dead were 13 children, according to the Interior Ministry. A prominent Shiite cleric, al-Murtada al-Mansouri, and two senior Houthi leaders were also killed, the rebel-owned Al-Masirah TV channel said. It also reported that a fifth suicide bomb attack on another mosque was foiled in the northern city of Saada — a Houthi stronghold. In the Badr mosque, the first bomber was caught by guards searching worshippers at the gate, where he managed to detonate his device. In the ensuing panic, a second bomber entered the mosque and blew himself up amid the crowd, according to the official news agency SABA.YEMENFROM PAGE 1 all her work emails are released, “it will offer an unprecedented oppor tunity for the American people to see for themselves that they are all there and then some.†Gowdy set an April 3 deadline for Clinton and her lawyers to respond. If she declines to make the server available, “I will inform the speaker of the House of Representatives so that he can use the full powers of the House to take the necessary steps to protect the best interests of the American people,†Gowdy wrote in a letter to Clinton’s attorney, David Kendall. House Speaker John Boehner has not ruled out a vote in the full House to force Clinton to turn over the server if she declines to make it available. Clinton is considered the Democratic front-runner if she decides to seek the presidency, and the high-prole Republican investigations are likely to dog her in the run-up to the 2016 election. Rep. Elijah Cummings of Maryland, the top Democrat on the Benghazi panel, said Gowdy’s letter seemed “designed to spark a ght with a potential presidential candidate rather than follow the standard practice in congressional investigations.†When congressional Democrats investigated emails sent by White House staffers under President George W. Bush from accounts at the Republican National Committee, they did not demand access to RNC servers or backup tapes, Cummings said. “We should follow this responsible approach to resolve any remaining questions†about the Clinton emails, he said. Meantime, the Justice Department said this week that it shouldn’t be required under the Freedom of Information Act to provide emails from Clinton that were sent from or received by her private account. Government lawyers said in a ling to a federal appeals court late Thursday that the FOIA law “creates no obligation for an agency to search for and produce records that it does not possess and control.†The Justice Department acted on the State Department’s behalf in a lawsuit by Freedom Watch, a conservative group led by Larry Klayman, who has led dozens of lawsuits against the Clintons in the past. Klayman asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to hold the former secretary and top aide Cheryl Mills in criminal contempt in relation to its request for documents. Klayman says the court also should issue a subpoena for the seizure and production of the computer le server that was used to store and process Clinton’s emails. The Justice Department said the requests should be denied.EMAILFROM PAGE 1NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City man will spend 20 years to life in prison for killing his 5-year-old son and sickening his 7-year-old daughter with poisonlaced pizza. After learning that his ex-wife was seeing another man, Leonardo Espinal took it out on their children in November 2012 by tainting their pizza with rat poison, Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson said Thursday after the sentencing. The little girl, Mia, threw up after eating the pizza. When her brother, Steward, soiled himself, their father took him into the bathroom. Espinal’s stepmother called 911. Police broke down the bathroom door. Steward was in the bathtub, dead from a combination of the poison and being submerged in water. “My beloved angel,†the children’s mother, Rosaura Abreu, said in a victim impact statement that was written in Spanish, translated into English and read by a prosecutor in court. “I will never forget the last time I saw my little son. ... He was radiant, happy, content and followed me all around the house. “When it was time for me to leave, he followed me to the door and I knelt down to talk with him. It’s as if my heart knew that it would be the last time I would see him alive.†Steward told his mother that he loved her. They hugged and she said “that I loved him from the bottom of my heart, more than my own life.†After the crime, Mia suffered anxiety attacks at the mere mention of returning to the apartment. “She never wanted to sleep in the same bed where she slept with her Steward, protecting him from monsters,†their mother said. Therapy has helped them, but is by no means a cure-all. “Mia suffers a great deal when she goes to parties, when she goes to bed, when she plays with other children, when she sees photos of him, when she sees another boy the same age as him, when she sees me sad because she knows I am thinking of him,†Abreu said. Espinal pleaded guilty last month to murder and attempted murder. “All we can do,†said Abreu, “is take it day by day.â€Man sentenced in rat poison death of son
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Acompanylistedandbasedinthe UnitedStatesmustpubliclyreport itsearningseachquarter.That’snot aglobalnorm.It’srequiredonly twiceayearintheUnitedKingdom, forexample. Fewnationshavereporting 2015THEMOTLEYFOOL/DIST.BYUNIVERSALUCLICK3/19 Dear Mr. Berko: I recall a column of yours from a couple of years ago that was negative on Apple because Steve Jobs died. Apple has gone up a lot since that column, so I wonder whether it has gone up too much to buy for a threeto ve-year investment. Also, what is your opinion of Apple Watch? — FS, North Miami, Fla. Dear FS: When a company has a good product, it advertises it. When the product is basically ordinary, the company markets it. I don’t like the Apple Watch and doubt it will be a success. The Apple Watch will come in two different sizes, and there will be three different “editions,†plus an array of straps and add-ons that will price the thing between $450 and $700. Apple-watchers are predicting smart watch sales this year to be between 10 million and 40 million units. To ensure consumer attention, Apple will come out with Apple Watch 11 in 2017, and in 2019, there will be Apple Watch 1V, which will be water-resistant to 900 yards. In December 2011, two months after Jobs passed away, when Apple was trading around $440, I told readers that without Steve, Apple would be dead in the water. However, nine months later, Apple was trading at $705. I missed the top by only 265 points. Scores of readers chastised me for such lousy advice, and every once in a while, my elder grandson (who didn’t sell his shares) revels in giving me a gentle jab. During the following 20 months, Apple retreated from its lofty $700 perch, falling to $385 in April 2013 before rising back to the mid-$600s by May 2014. Then, in July, the board of directors declared a 7-for-1 split, and Apple (AAPL) shares now trade at $127. AAPL, one of the world’s largest makers of computers and peripheral consumer products, also sells operating systems, related software services, developer tools and database software. AAPL operates 440 retail stores, including 178 stores in Europe, Asia and South America. Today AAPL has 96,000 employees, some of whom helped the company grow revenues from $6 billion in 1998 to $183 billion last year. So yes, I approve of your intent to purchase 100 shares. Though I can’t identify with the iPod, the iPad or the iPhone craze, I acknowledge the narcotizing effect those products have on impressionable users. The new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models and other AAPL products are selling like funnel cakes. Therefore, the Street believes that AAPL could report 2015 revenues of $215 billion and earn $7.80 a share. So at $127, AAPL trades at an attractive multiple of slightly over 14 times forward earnings. And if you toss in a possible dividend increase to $2.10 from $1.88, AAPL could trade upward of $140 this year. Email Malcolm Berko at mjberko@yahoo.com.Take a bite out of Apple Malcolm Berko Q: I will be relocating to your area and have been house hunting on the Web. I’m confused. Different search engines show different homes for sale. If a home is for sale, shouldn’t it show up on all the search engines? Can you recommend a site that shows every listing? A: Assuming you are locating to Charlotte or Sarasota county, I highly recommend you go to www. MyFloridaHomesMLS. com. This site, which I’ll refer to as the MFR site (My Florida Regional MLS), is owned and operated by the Realtor organizations whose Realtors originate and control the MLS listings. Because the MFR search engine is controlled by the Realtors who originate, own and control the listings, it delivers a key benet not found in most search engines — accuracy. When a Realtor originates or make changes to a listing, the change appears in real time on the MFR site. Using a syndication service such as Point2 or Listhub, Realtors can broadcast their listings to other search engines such as Zillow, Trulia, and Realtor.com. Listhub cur rently lets local Realtors broadcast their listings to 82 search engines. But this does not happen in real time. I routinely take calls from homebuyers on sites that show sold and pending listings as active. Others show homes as “off market†when they are actively listed. A few weeks ago, there was a conuence of events, including the merger of Zillow and Trulia, a lawsuit involving a major syndication service, a breakdown in communications between two syndicators and the MLS systems they served, and acquisitions of a national aggregator and a syndicator. When I discovered my active listings were shown as “off market†on both Zillow and Trulia, my investigation showed the above conuence of events had affected the listings of tens of thousands of Florida Realtors. And possibly a million listings nationwide. During this period, however, the MFR site recommended above continued to function accurately. The search engines that receive listings through syndication are often referred to as aggregators because they combine the listing data with data from other sources, such as public records. This is a frequent source of errors. For example, Zillow shows one of my listings has increased in value 968 percent since it sold six years ago. What it doesn’t convey is that six years ago the property was a vacant lot. Today, it is a new, ultra-high-quality luxury home. Aggregate search engines derive revenue by charging Realtors money to “enhance†their listings and presence on their search engines. This is somewhat akin to paying protection money. Here’s an example of how it works. Realtor.com (RC) downloads a Realtor’s listings and posts them on its own search engine. If the Realtor refuses to make payments to RC, basic information such as the Realtor’s contact info and the virtual tour link are stripped from the listing. Worse, when a buyer clicks on a link thinking they are contacting the listing agent for additional info, he instead is diverted to a Realtor who has agreed to pay for an “enhanced†presence. The irony is that Realtor associations allow syndicators and aggregators download their listings for free, knowing this pressures their members to pay aggregators to not to strip the listings of basic information, such as the listing agent’s contact info. I know that’s a long-winded answer. But hopefully it conveys the pitfalls of relying on real estate search engines that are not directly sponsored by the MLS systems that originate and control the data. Brett Slattery is the broker/owner of Brett Slattery Realty LLC in Rotonda West. Reach him via 941-468-1430, Brett@ BrettSlattery.com or www. BrettSlattery.com.Where to search for homes online Brett Slattery NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks advanced Friday, capping a strong week, helped by a recovery in the price of oil and earnings from Olive Garden owner Darden Restaurants and sportswear giant Nike. The Nasdaq composite index inched closer to its all-time high set at the height of the dot-com bubble. Once again, it was the Federal Reserve affecting much of this week’s market movement. The Fed implied at the end of its two-day meeting Wednesday that its policymakers were in no hurry to raise interest rates with the U.S. economy still growing slowly and ination extremely low. Friday’s rally was partly an extension of that, strategists said. “The trepidation in the market before the Fed announcement has disappeared,†said Kristina Hooper, U.S. investment strategist at Allianz Global Investments. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 168.62 points, or 0.9 percent, to 18,127.65. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index rose 18.79 points, or 0.9 percent, to 2,108.06 and the Nasdaq composite added 34.04 points, or 0.7 percent, to 5,026.42. The Nasdaq closed 22 points from the record high of 5,048 it set in March 2000. It has taken the Nasdaq 15 years to recover from the dotcom bubble, while the S&P 500 and Dow recovered their losses in 2007 and 2006, respectively.US stocks rise on rebound in oil
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Page 10 WIRE www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 WEATHER Port Charlotte Tampa Bradenton Englewood Fort Myers Myakka City Punta Gorda Lehigh Acres Arcadia Hull Bartow Winter Haven Plant City Brandon St. Petersburg Wauchula Sebring Lake Wales Frostproof La Belle Felda Lake Placid Brighton Venus Longboat Key Placida Osprey Limestone Apollo Beach Venice Ft. Meade Sarasota Clearwater Boca Grande Cape Coral 0-50 Good; 51-100 Moderate; 101-150 Unhealthy for sensitive groups; 151-200 Unhealthy; 201-300 Very Unhealthy; 301-500 Hazardous Source : scgov.net 8 a.m. 10 a.m. Noon 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m.The higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index number, the greater the need for eye and skin protection. 0-2 Low; 3-5 Moderate; 6-7 High; 8-10 Very High; 11+ Extreme. RealFeel Temperature is the exclusive AccuWeather. com composite of effective temperature based on eight weather factors.UV Index and RealFeel Temperature Today Precipitation (in inches)Temperatures Gulf Water Temperature Source : National Allergy BureauPunta Gorda Englewood Boca Grande El Jobean Venice High Low High Low Cape Sable to Tarpon Springs Tarpon Springs to Apalachicola Wind Speed Seas Bay/Inland direction in knots in feet chop City Hi Lo W Hi Lo WCity Hi Lo W Hi Lo WCity Hi Lo W Hi Lo W WORLD CITIESCity Hi Lo W Hi Lo WCity Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo WCity Hi Lo W Hi Lo W FLORIDA CITIES CONDITIONS TODAY TIDES AIR QUALITY INDEX POLLEN INDEX Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice. ALMANAC Sanibel Bonita Springs Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. North Port MARINE THE NATION Cold Warm Stationary Showers T-storms Rain Flurries Snow Ice Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. Fronts Precipitation -10s-0s0s10s20s30s40s50s60s70s80s90s100s110sU.S. ExtremesThe Sun Rise Set The Moon Rise SetPossible weather-related delays today. Check with your airline for the most updated schedules. Hi/Lo Outlook Delays Minor Major Minor MajorThe solunar period schedule allows planning days so you will be fishing in good territory or hunting in good cover during those times. Major periods begin at the times shown and last for 1.5 to 2 hours. The minor periods are shorter. AIRPORT SUN AND MOON SOLUNAR TABLE Publication date: 03/21/15698495968678 TODAY Mostly sunny and nice86 / 645% chance of rainIntervals of clouds and sun84 / 6410% chance of rain SUNDAY Partly sunny with a shower82 / 6430% chance of rain MONDAY Partly sunny with a shower84 / 6430% chance of rain TUESDAY Partly sunny85 / 6620% chance of rain WEDNESDAYAir Quality Index readings as of FridayMain pollutant: particulatesForecasts and graphics, except for the WINK-TV 5-day forecast, provided by AccuWeather, Inc. Punta Gorda through 5 p.m. Friday24 hours through 5 p.m. Friday 0.00†Month to date 0.72†Normal month to date 2.15†Year to date 4.95†Normal year to date 6.38†Record 1.56†(1998) High/Low 82/62 Normal High/Low 81/58 Record High 90 (2003) Record Low 48 (2010) Today Sun. Today Sun. Today Sun.Apalachicola 81 66 r 80 67 t Bradenton 83 67 s 80 66 pc Clearwater 82 67 s 80 67 pc Coral Springs 88 69 pc 87 69 pc Daytona Beach 83 65 pc 85 63 pc Fort Lauderdale 85 71 pc 85 70 pc Fort Myers 89 66 s 85 67 pc Fort Pierce 84 67 s 87 64 pc Gainesville 85 62 pc 82 60 t Jacksonville 82 62 pc 79 59 t Key Largo 84 70 s 84 71 pc Key West 82 75 s 84 75 pc Kissimmee 88 69 pc 87 66 pc Lakeland 87 65 pc 85 64 pc Melbourne 83 68 pc 85 65 pc Miami 89 70 pc 87 71 pc Naples 86 67 s 84 68 pc Ocala 87 62 pc 84 61 pc Okeechobee 88 65 pc 87 64 pc Orlando 88 68 pc 88 65 pc Panama City 78 64 r 77 65 t Pensacola 78 63 r 76 62 t Pompano Beach 86 70 pc 86 70 pc St. Augustine 78 64 pc 78 62 t St. Petersburg 84 68 s 82 68 pc Sanford 86 67 pc 87 64 pc Sarasota 83 66 s 80 67 pc Tallahassee 86 64 c 82 63 t Tampa 85 69 s 82 68 pc Titusville 82 66 pc 84 63 pc Vero Beach 84 67 s 86 64 pc West Palm Beach 87 70 pc 88 69 pc Winter Haven 89 68 s 88 65 pcToday 4:35a 10:54a 4:30p 11:28p Sun. 5:28a 11:22a 4:59p --Today 3:12a 9:10a 3:07p 9:44p Sun. 4:05a 9:38a 3:36p 10:36p Today 2:17a 7:31a 2:12p 8:05p Sun. 3:10a 7:59a 2:41p 8:57p Today 5:07a 11:23a 5:02p 11:57p Sun. 6:00a 11:51a 5:31p --Today 1:27a 7:49a 1:22p 8:23p Sun. 2:20a 8:17a 1:51p 9:15p W 3-6 1-2 Light NW 3-6 1-2 Light 86/64 90/65 90/65 90/66 90/66 89/67 90/65 90/64 90/65 85/69 83/67 83/67 83/67 89/66 88/65 89/64 89/65 89/64 89/64 89/66 89/68 88/65 87/66 84/68 89/64 80/67 83/67 82/66 89/64 86/68 83/66 88/65 83/66 82/67 82/67 87/66 87/6575 Pollen Index readings as of Friday Today Sun. 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Today Sun.Albuquerque 68 41 s 73 43 s Anchorage 44 29 s 44 28 pc Atlanta 73 54 c 63 53 r Baltimore 57 34 pc 49 27 pc Billings 70 38 pc 64 36 s Birmingham 72 53 c 62 52 r Boise 65 40 pc 67 44 pc Boston 40 23 sn 32 17 pc Buffalo 43 20 sn 29 16 pc Burlington, VT 41 10 sn 21 9 sf Charleston, WV 67 40 pc 57 33 pc Charlotte 74 50 pc 67 51 r Chicago 51 31 s 40 32 pc Cincinnati 65 37 pc 54 32 pc Cleveland 52 24 pc 33 22 s Columbia, SC 75 54 pc 67 52 r Columbus, OH 62 31 pc 47 27 s Concord, NH 42 15 sn 26 10 pc Dallas 62 53 r 68 49 r Denver 73 40 s 70 40 c Des Moines 60 39 s 64 39 pc Detroit 53 27 pc 41 24 pc Duluth 35 15 s 34 21 s Fairbanks 35 11 s 32 9 c Fargo 36 24 pc 36 29 sn Hartford 46 23 c 35 17 pc Helena 61 35 c 62 34 s Honolulu 81 70 pc 82 69 pc Houston 71 63 r 76 55 sh Indianapolis 62 34 s 54 32 pc Jackson, MS 68 59 r 68 54 r Kansas City 72 44 s 76 47 pc Knoxville 66 47 pc 66 48 pc Las Vegas 85 57 s 83 57 s Los Angeles 73 57 s 70 56 pc Louisville 69 43 pc 62 38 pc Memphis 67 53 r 64 46 r Milwaukee 47 30 s 37 30 c Minneapolis 45 28 s 40 30 sn Montgomery 76 59 c 67 58 r Nashville 69 48 pc 69 45 pc New Orleans 79 67 t 77 63 t New York City 54 31 pc 41 27 s Norfolk, VA 59 43 pc 51 36 pc Oklahoma City 70 53 pc 73 51 c Omaha 68 41 s 73 35 c Philadelphia 52 33 pc 46 28 pc Phoenix 85 61 s 87 62 s Pittsburgh 55 26 pc 42 23 pc Portland, ME 38 20 sn 26 14 s Portland, OR 62 42 sh 58 45 r Providence 45 25 sn 35 19 s Raleigh 69 47 pc 65 41 c Salt Lake City 70 44 pc 69 48 c St. Louis 69 45 s 67 44 pc San Antonio 68 58 r 79 55 pc San Diego 71 59 pc 70 60 pc San Francisco 67 56 pc 65 55 c Seattle 57 41 sh 57 45 r Washington, DC 64 41 pc 54 33 pc Amsterdam 48 33 c 45 31 pc Baghdad 75 54 s 67 46 s Beijing 65 39 s 56 33 pc Berlin 49 28 r 42 27 pc Buenos Aires 71 54 s 71 60 pc Cairo 71 49 s 71 53 s Calgary 44 28 r 38 20 c Cancun 87 68 s 88 67 pc Dublin 48 32 pc 53 38 pc Edmonton 29 20 sn 29 14 sn Halifax 36 31 sn 36 16 sn Kiev 52 38 pc 48 25 sh London 48 36 pc 48 34 pc Madrid 55 42 r 56 39 r Mexico City 75 52 pc 77 53 pc Montreal 38 8 sn 19 5 pc Ottawa 38 3 sn 20 4 pc Paris 52 38 c 49 32 pc Regina 29 19 sn 30 17 sn Rio de Janeiro 88 73 t 85 73 t Rome 60 47 sh 60 46 sh St. John’s 32 21 s 40 23 i San Juan 84 72 pc 84 72 pc Sydney 73 69 c 75 69 sh Tokyo 52 44 r 61 41 sh Toronto 45 17 sn 29 14 pc Vancouver 53 40 sh 53 40 r Winnipeg 29 13 pc 34 23 pc 86/65High ................. 89 at Tallahassee, FLLow ............. -18 at Clayton Lake, MEFt. Myers 89/66 sun none Punta Gorda 89/64 sun none Sarasota 83/66 sun none First Mar 27 Full Apr 4 Last Apr 11 New Apr 18 Today 8:24 a.m. 9:21 p.m. Sunday 9:11 a.m. 10:25 p.m. Today 7:32 a.m. 7:40 p.m. Sunday 7:31 a.m. 7:40 p.m. Today 7:11a 12:57a 7:38p 1:25p Sun. 8:11a 1:57a 8:39p 2:25p Mon. 9:13a 2:59a 9:40p 3:27p(For the 48 contiguous states yesterday) MONTHLY RAINFALLMonth 2015 2014 Avg. 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S PORTSSaturday, March 21, 2015 YourSun.com Facebook.com/SunCoastSports @ S unCoastSports SunCoastSportsNow .com Sports Editor: Mark Lawrence INDEX | Lottery 2 | Golf 2 | College baseball 2 | NBA 3 | NASCAR 3 | College basketball 3-4 | Baseball 5 | Scoreboard 6 | Preps 7 | NHL 7 PORT CHARLOTTE — Even as they compete for jobs in the Tampa Bay Rays’ opening day rotation, Nathan Karns, Matt Andriese, Mike Montgomery and Everett Teaford are still relative unknowns in the major leagues. So to see how they might fare in the majors this season, one would have to look to the minors. Luckily for the Rays, there are some members of the big-league clubhouse who know a few of those candidates better than most. Third base coach Charlie Montoyo managed Karns, Andriese and Montgomery at Triple-A Durham last season, and Curt Casali spent much of the season behind the plate catching them. They’re both eager to see that trio join Teaford in a ght for major league jobs this year. “It’s going to be fun to see that battle. It’s fun already,†Montoyo said Friday. “They have the tools to be big-league pitchers. Now they just need to be consistent.†When they arrived at Rays camp last month, those four, among others, were expected to compete to ll the fth-starter spot behind Alex Cobb, Chris Archer, Drew Smyly and Jake Odorizzi while Matt Moore recovered from Tommy John surgery. But in the past month, that one open rotation spot has tripled in size: Cobb (forearm tendinitis) and Smyly (shoulder tendinitis) are expected to miss at least the start of the regular season, and a week-long stay in the hospital with pneumonia has taken one-time fth-starter favorite Alex Colome out of the catbird seat. That seat has been lled by Karns, who has had perhaps the most impressive spring of any pitcher in camp thus far. The team’s No. 7 prospect according to Baseball America, Karns is 2-1 with a 2.03 ERA over his four spring outings, drawing as much praise for his four perfect innings in a March 14 start against PHOTO BY TOM O’NEILLTampa Bay Rays pitcher Matt Andriese faces Toronto during the sixth inning Friday at Charlotte Sports Park. Andriese is one of the candidates to ll out the nal spots in the Rays pitching rotation when the team breaks camp.Who are these guys?Candidates to fill out rotation are largely unknown to most By JOSH VITALESPORTS WRITER MLB: Tampa Bay THEIR RESUMESNATHAN KARNS: Right-hander went 9-9 with 5.08 ERA for Durham last year. Acquired via trade in 2014. MATT ANDRIESE: Right-hander went 11-8 with 3.77 ERA for Durham in 2014. MIKE MONTGOMERY: Lefty went 10-5 with 4.29 ERA for Durham in 2014. Acquired in James Shields-Wil Myers trade in 2012. EVERETT TEAFORD: Has a 4.25 ERA in 45 career major league appearances. Pitched in Korea in 2014. ONLINERead the Morning Report at SunCoastSportsNow.com each day. For breaking news during the day, follow us on Twitter @SunCoastSportsROTATION | 5This NCAA Tournament feels like one of those BOGO specials at the supermarket. Buy into one intriguing storyline, get one at no extra charge. What a deal! The tournament got off to a maddening start Thursday with ve one-point games — an NCAA record for a single day — and slipper ttings for a pair of No. 14 seeds, Georgia State and UAB. Never has it looked more wide open — until reality returned shortly after the clock struck midnight. Top-ranked Kentucky resumed its inevitable quest for perfection with another blowout win, a narrative just as compelling as all those stunning upsets. And that’s a good thing. In Kentucky vs. the Field, there’s no reason to pick one over the other. Just sit back and enjoy the ride, all these results we never saw coming leading up to the one we’ve expected all along: Kentucky cutting down the nets after the nal game on April 6, claiming its rightful place as one of the greatest teams in NCAA history. Five more wins — and there’s no reason to think the Wildcats (35-0) won’t get them — and men’s college basketball will have its rst unblemished This tourney is a BOGO that’s not to be missedCinderellas, undefeated Kentucky both compellingBy PAUL NEWBERRYASSOCIATED PRESS COLLEGE BASKETBALL: CommentaryAP PHOTOKentucky forward Karl-Anthony Towns celebrates a basket near Hampton guard Quinton Chievous on Thursday in Louisville, Ky. Kentucky is the overwhelming favorite in this tournament, but don’t forget Cinderellas like Georgia State and UAB. FRIDAY’S SCORESEAST Michigan State 70, Georgia 63 Virginia 79, Belmont 67 Northern Iowa 71, Wyoming 54 Louisville 57, UC Irvine 55 Oklahoma 69, Albany 60 Providence vs. Dayton, late SOUTH Duke 85, Robert Morris 56 Iowa 83, Davidson 52 San Diego State vs. St. John’s, late Gonzaga vs. North Dakota St., late MIDWEST West Virginia 68, Buffalo 62 Maryland 65, Valparaiso 62 Kansas 75, New Mexico State 56 Wichita State 81, Indiana 76 WEST Oregon 79, Oklahoma State 73 Wisconsin vs. C. Carolina, lateTOURNEY | 4 Ranson shuts down Raider batsBy CHUCK BALLAROSUN CORRESPONDENTPUNTA GORDA After a season of injury and frustration, Matt Ranson was hoping for any kind of success. In Charlotte’s 4-0 victory over Riverdale on Friday night, Ranson got just that. Ranson was untouchable, pitching ve no-hit innings while the Charlotte High School baseball team scored enough runs to PREP BASEBALL: Charlotte 4, Riverdale 0 UP NEXTCharlotte: Vs. Braden River in Sarasota Classic, Monday, 4:30 p.m.RANSON | 7 SUN PHOTO BY JENNIFER BRUNOLemon Bay’s Brooke Clemens makes solid contact during the game played against North Fort Myers on Friday evening. Knights spoil Mantas’ field dedicationBy BRUCE ROBINSSUN CORRESPONDENTENGLEWOOD — On a night when Lemon Bay High dedicated its softball eld to a longtime assistant coach, the North Fort Myers softball team spoiled the party by scratching out 19 hits and defeating the Manta Rays, 10-5, Friday night. Of the Red Knights’ 19 hits, only two were for extra bases, but the visitors got them in bunches. North Fort Myers scored four runs on six hits in both the third and sixth innings. Before the game, the Mantas had a ceremony to name the eld after longtime PREP SOFTBALL: North Fort Myers 10, Lemon Bay 5FIELD | 7
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To report an error, call the sports department at 941-206-1175 or email sports@sun-herald.com. GARAGESALELISTINGSALW AY SI NTHECLASSIFIEDS How to Submit a story idea: Email or call Mark Lawrence 941-206-1175. Email or voice message must contain name, address and phone number. Submit local golf scores: Email scores to golfscores@sun-herald.com. Scores appear in the weekly Heralds. Report a high school result: Call 877-818-6204 or 941-206-1126 by 10:30 p.m. the day the event is held. Lauren Lamm was low scorer for the University of West Florida women’s golf team at a Barry University tournament. The Charlotte High School graduate shot a 224 (76-74-74) to tie for 15th. Through seven tour naments dating from the fall, Lamm had a 76.88 scoring average.MORE WOMEN’S GOLFFlorida Atlantic University’s Yumi Fujii shot a 179 (88-91) to nish second among the Owls at a Seminole State tournament. The Lemon Bay High alumna was the team’s second lowest scorer at a February event as well.SOFTBALL Tennessee Wesleyan College outelder Amy Lokker hit .353, third on the team, through 14 games. Previously at Port Charlotte High, she had eight runs batted in. Freshman pitcher Nicole Kovalsky led St. Petersburg College with a 7-2 record and 0.77 earned run average in 12 appearances. The Venice High School graduate hit .346 with four RBIs. Another past Indian, senior pitcher Melanie Dembinski led Oregon State University with a 4.33 ERA. She had a 5-9 record. St. Petersburg College’s Katelynn Johnson batted .207 with one home run and nine RBIs. The sophomore out of DeSoto County High had a .929 elding average in 113 chances, fourth most on the squad. Former Bulldog Lynsey Rector hit .433, second best for Edward Waters College, with one RBI in 13 games. Venice resident Lindsey Clark batted .273 with a team-high ve RBIs through eight games for Newbury College. Lemon Bay High graduate Hunter Mars had a .300 batting average through 27 games for Barry University. She drove in nine runs. Also from the Manta Rays, Nikki Woodard hit .350 with four RBIs in 26 games for Ave Maria University. Pasco-Hernando State College catcher Taylor Baker had a .988 elding average in 81 chances. The freshman, who played for the Indians, batted .148.MEN’S TRACK AND FIELDUniversity of Florida junior Ryan Schnulle nished seventh in the 800-meter race at the NCAA Division I indoor championships. The Charlotte graduate placed seventh in the 800 preliminaries too.Send updates about area athletes to Barbara Boxleitner at bkle3@aol.com.Lamm sizzles at Barry tournamentBy BARBARA BOXLEITNERSUN CORRESPONDENT HOMETOWN HEROESFujii nishes second at Seminole State tourney Denison, UMass Boston split twinbillSTAFF REPORTPORT CHARLOTTE — The Denison baseball team split a doubleheader with UMass Boston. Denison won the opener 10-3, but suffered an 11-5 setback in game two. Denison took a commanding lead in game one thanks to a six-run bottom of the second inning. Already up a run, the Big Red pounded out six hits and took advantage of two Beacon errors en route to plating six runs. In the nightcap, the Beacons scored in every inning except one en route to the six-run victory. UMass Boston set the tone early by scoring four runs on ve hits in the bottom of the rst. SUNY Cortland 16,6, SUNY New Paltz 2,1: New Paltz surrendered eight runs in the top of the first and were forced to play from behind the rest of the game, ultimately falling to Cortland in the first game of a doubleheader. For Cortland, junior right-hander Brandon Serio earned the win, throwing 6 innings. Offensively, both junior right fielder Fabio Ricci and junior second baseman Connor Griffin registered three RBIs. In the second game, New Paltz starter Brian Solomon threw 5 innings and struck out five Red Dragons but Cortland struck for two runs in the fourth and the sixth to hand New Paltz the defeat. The Hawks only managed to record a pair of hits against Cortland’s staff, including senior left-hander Brandon McClain, who earned the win, going six innings and striking out six. COLLEGE BASEBALL: Snowbird Classic SNOWBIRD SCHEDULELancaster vs. Denison, 9 a.m., NCRP No. 3 SUNY Cortland vs. SUNY New Paltz, 11 a.m., NCRP No. 6 Lancaster vs. Denison, 12 p.m., NCRP No. 3 Site Key: NCRP — North Charlotte Regional Park, Port Charlotte PREP SCHEDULETODAY Track Lemon Bay at Steinbrenner Invite (USF), TBA MONDAY Baseball Seacrest at Community Christian, 5 p.m. Softball Port Charlotte at Charlotte, 7 p.m. North Port at Southeast, 7 p.m. Girls tennis Charlotte at Lemon Bay, 3:30 p.m. Boys tennis Lemon Bay at Charlotte, 3:30 p.m. TUESDAY Baseball Community Christian at Community School of Naples, 6 p.m. Hardee at Lemon Bay, 7 p.m. Oak Hall at Imagine, 7 p.m. DeSoto County at Sebring, 7 p.m. Port Charlotte at Ida Baker, 7 p.m. Softball Venice at Lakewood Ranch, 7 p.m. DeSoto County at Sebring, 7:30 p.m. Hardee at Lemon Bay, 7:30 p.m. Girls tennis North Fort Myers at Port Charlotte, 3:30 p.m. Boys tennis North Fort Myers at Port Charlotte, 3:30 p.m.ORLANDO — Equipped with his rst PGA Tour lead in 67 starts, Morgan Hoffmann played Friday like he wanted to keep it a little longer in the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Hoffmann made nine birdies for a 7-under 65 and had a three-shot lead over Henrik Stenson, Harris English and defending champion Matt Every going into the weekend at Bay Hill. Every, Stenson and English each shot a 66. Rory McIlroy nally got into the picture by making ve straight birdies in his round of 66. He was ve shots behind after his rst sub-70 score in three PGA Tour events this year. Hoffmann was at 13-under 131, one short of the 36-hole record at Bay Hill. The cut was 142, matching the lowest score to make the cut in Bay Hill history. Ha Na Jang leads LPGA Tour’s Founders Cup: In Phoenix, Ha Na Jang topped the crowded leaderboard when darkness ended play at the LPGA Tour’s JTBC Founders Cup. Jang birdied her final four holes to reach 11 under with seven holes left in the second round. She opened with a 4-under 68 on Thursday at Desert Ridge. Fellow South Korean player Hyo Joo Kim was a stroke back. Kim played 30 holes Friday in the tournament that fell behind Thursday when rain delayed the start four hours. She completed a 65 in the first round and had 69 in the second. Stacy Lewis and Kim Kaufman were 9 under. Jerry Smith leads Tucson Conquistadores Classic: In Tucson, Ariz., Jerry Smith had a hole-in-one and shot a 7-under 65 to take the first-round lead in the Champions Tour’s inaugural Tucson Conquistadores Classic. Colin Montgomerie, David Frost, Steve Pate and Marco Dawson were tied for second at 67. Kirk Triplett, the winner of the PGA Tour’s final Tucson Open in 2006 at Tucson National, was three strokes back at 68 along with Bart Bryant and Corey Pavin. Madeira Islands Open suspended for bad weather: In Santo Antonio Da Serra, Portugal, bad weather disrupted the Madeira Islands Open for a second straight day as organizers were forced to suspend the first round again. Play was stopped after heavy rain flooded the greens on the Clube de Golf Santo da Serra course, with Denmark’s Joachim B. Hansen holding the clubhouse lead after a 4-under 68. He was one shot ahead of England’s Andrew Marshall and French pair Adrien Saddier and Jean-Baptiste Gonnet.BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS GOLF ROUNDUPBad weather suspends MadeiraHoffmann leads at Bay Hill AP PHOTOMorgan Homann tees o on the third hole during the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament in Orlando. | GOLF SCOREBOARDPGA TourBay Hill Scores At Bay Hill Club and Lodge Orlando, Fla. Purse: $6.2 million Yardage: 7,419; Par: 72 a-denotes amateur Second Round Morgan Homann 66-65 — 131 Matt Every 68-66 — 134 Henrik Stenson 68-66 — 134 Harris English 68-66 — 134 Ben Martin 68-67 — 135 Danny Lee 72-64 — 136 Rory McIlroy 70-66 — 136 David Lingmerth 69-67 — 136 Matt Jones 71-65 — 136 Louis Oosthuizen 69-68 — 137 Ian Poulter 67-70 — 137 Sean O’Hair 69-68 — 137 Brooks Koepka 71-66 — 137 Kevin Na 67-70 — 137 Blayne Barber 72-65 — 137 John Peterson 67-71 — 138 Ernie Els 71-67 — 138 Brendan Steele 71-67 — 138 George McNeill 69-69 — 138 Jason Kokrak 67-71 — 138 Webb Simpson 69-69 — 138 Keegan Bradley 68-70 — 138 Steve Wheatcroft 70-69 — 139 Padraig Harrington 68-71 — 139 Charles Howell III 71-68 — 139 Erik Compton 70-69 — 139 Ryo Ishikawa 70-69 — 139 Billy Horschel 68-71 — 139 Spencer Levin 70-70 — 140 Jason Day 69-71 — 140 Martin Laird 68-72 — 140 D.A. Points 70-70 — 140 Justin Thomas 69-71 — 140 Kevin Kisner 69-71 — 140 Gary Woodland 71-69 — 140 Davis Love III 69-71 — 140 Russell Henley 69-71 — 140 Chesson Hadley 72-68 — 140 Zac Blair 73-67 — 140 Shawn Stefani 70-71 — 141 Daniel Berger 73-68 — 141 Nick Taylor 76-65 — 141 Nicholas Thompson 70-71 — 141 Hudson Swaord 75-66 — 141 Francesco Molinari 70-71 — 141 Kiradech Aphibarnrat 70-71 — 141 Jason Bohn 71-70 — 141 Adam Scott 68-73 — 141 Camilo Villegas 69-72 — 141 Ken Duke 67-74 — 141 Vijay Singh 71-70 — 141 Carlos Ortiz 71-70 — 141 Danny Willett 71-70 — 141 Sam Saunders 70-71 — 141Champions TourTucson Conquistadores Classic Scores At Omni Tucson National, Catalina Course Tucson, Ariz. Purse: $1.7 million Yardage: 7,143; Par 72 Second Round Jerry Smith 30-35 — 65 M arco Dawson 32-35 — 67 Steve Pate 33-34 — 67 Colin Montgomerie 34-33 — 67 David Frost 32-35 — 67 Corey Pavin 32-36 — 68 Bart Bryant 33-35 — 68 Kirk Triplett 35-33 — 68 Mike Goodes 32-37 — 69 Billy Andrade 34-35 — 69 Joey Sindelar 34-35 — 69 Stephen Ames 33-36 — 69 Russ Cochran 35-34 — 69 Wes Short, Jr. 36-33 — 69 Tom Pernice Jr. 34-35 — 69 Scott Dunlap 35-34 — 69 Bernhard Langer 34-35 — 69 Greg Bruckner 35-34 — 69Web.com TourChile Classic Scores At Mapocho Golf Club Course Santiago, Chile Purse: $600,000 Yardage: 7,424; Par: 71 a-denotes amateur Second Round Dawie van der Walt 64-66 — 130 Brett Drewitt 66-64 — 130 Wes Roach 66-64 — 130 Craig Barlow 67-64 — 131 Jhared Hack 69-63 — 132 Oliver Goss 65-67 — 132 Brock Mackenzie 65-67 — 132 Harold Varner III 65-67 — 132 Jamie Lovemark 68-64 — 132 Je Gove 65-67 — 132 Jorge FernandezValdes 67-65 — 132 Alex Aragon 65-67 — 132 Kevin Foley 66-67 — 133LPGA TourJTBC Founders Cup Leaderboard At JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Wildre Golf Club Course Phoenix Purse: $1.5 million Yardage: 6,583; Par: 72 Suspended Second Round SCORE THRU 1. Ha Na Jang -11 11 1. Hyo-Joo Kim -10 F 3. Kim Kaufman -9 12 3. Stacy Lewis -9 F 5. Karine Icher -8 F 5. Mi Hyang Lee -8 F 5. Ilhee Lee -8 F 8. Dewi Claire Schreefeld -7 F 8. Sarah Jane Smith -7 F 8. Angela Stanford -7 F 8. Karrie Webb -7 F 8. Moriya Jutanugarn -7 12
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The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 www.sunnewspapers.net SP Page 3 MIAMI — Dwyane Wade scored 22 points, Goran Dragic added 18 and the Miami Heat clamped down in the fourth quarter to beat the Denver Nuggets 108-91 on Friday night. Luol Deng scored 15, Hassan Whiteside added 14 and Mario Chalmers had 10 for Miami, which won its third straight game — its longest such streak since starting 3-0. Michael Beasley added nine points, eight rebounds and seven assists for the Heat. Kenneth Faried scored 20 for Denver, which got 16 apiece from Jusef Nurkic and Randy Foye. The Nuggets missed 13 of their rst 14 shots from the eld in the fourth — plus their rst six tries from the foul line in that quarter. Miami wasn’t much better, but even 10 points in the rst 9 minutes of the nal period were enough for the Heat to pull away. The Heat have won a season-best four straight at home. NUGGETS 91, HEAT 108DENVER (91) Chandler 5-8 2-2 13, Faried 10-15 0-5 20, Nurkic 7-10 2-2 16, Lawson 5-12 0-4 10, Foye 4-12 4-4 16, Hickson 1-1 0-0 2, Barton 2-5 2-2 7, Arthur 0-5 0-0 0, Green 2-4 0-0 5, Harris 1-7 0-0 2, Lauvergne 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 37-79 10-19 91. MIAMI (108) Deng 6-10 0-0 15, Haslem 3-5 0-0 6, White side 5-9 4-6 14, G.Dragic 9-14 0-0 18, Wade 9-18 4-4 22, Beasley 4-13 0-0 9, Chalmers 2-4 6-7 10, Andersen 2-2 1-2 5, Walker 3-6 0-0 9, Johnson 0-0 0-0 0, Z.Dragic 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 43-81 15-19 108. Denver 23 23 32 13 — 91 Miami 22 37 28 21 — 108 3-Point Goals—Denver 7-27 (Foye 4-11, Barton 1-1, Green 1-2, Chandler 1-3, Law son 0-2, Harris 0-4, Arthur 0-4), Miami 7-16 (Deng 3-5, Walker 3-5, Beasley 1-5, Haslem 0-1). Fouled Out— None. Rebounds— Denver 41 (Nurkic, Chandler 7), Miami 52 (Whiteside 10). Assists—Denver 21 (Lawson 12), Miami 23 (Beasley 7). Total Fouls—Denver 20, Miami 17. Technicals—Denver defensive three second. A— 19,710 (19,600).Magic 111, Blazers 104: In Orlando, Elfrid Payton had 22 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Magic snapped a six-game losing streak with a win over the Trail Blazers. The triple-double was the second straight for Payton. He became the first Magic player to post consecutive triple-dou bles and the first NBA rookie to do it since Antoine Walker, with the Boston Celtics in 1997. LaMarcus Aldridge led Portland with 31 points and 10 rebounds. Damian Lillard added 18.TRAIL BLAZERS 104, MAGIC 111PORTLAND (104) Batum 2-5 3-3 8, Aldridge 12-24 5-6 31, Lopez 3-4 4-4 10, Lillard 6-15 6-6 18, Aalo 3-9 0-0 7, Kaman 4-4 0-1 8, McCollum 5-9 3-4 15, Blake 0-1 0-0 0, Wright 0-1 0-0 0, Leonard 2-5 0-0 5, Gee 0-1 0-0 0, Freeland 0-1 0-0 0, Crabbe 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 38-80 21-24 104. ORLANDO (111) Harkless 1-6 0-2 2, Frye 3-7 3-3 10, Vucevic 10-22 2-3 22, Payton 10-13 2-2 22, Oladipo 7-23 6-6 22, B.Gordon 4-6 2-2 11, Nichol son 3-7 3-4 9, O’Quinn 2-4 0-0 4, Ridnour 2-3 0-0 5, A.Gordon 1-3 2-2 4. Totals 43-94 20-24 111. Portland 19 37 25 23 — 104 Orlando 25 33 17 36 — 111 3-Point Goals—Portland 7-24 (McCollum 2-4, Aldridge 2-4, Batum 1-3, Leonard 1-3, Aalo 1-4, Wright 0-1, Lillard 0-5), Orlando 5-12 (Oladipo 2-3, Ridnour 1-1, B.Gordon 1-2, Frye 1-2, O’Quinn 0-1, Nicholson 0-1, Harkless 0-1, Vucevic 0-1). Fouled Out— None. Rebounds—Portland 44 (Batum 11), Orlando 56 (Payton 10). Assists— Portland 13 (Lillard, Batum 4), Orlando 22 (Payton 10). Total Fouls—Portland 19, Orlando 22. A— 16,203 (18,500).Spurs 101, Celtics 89: In San Antonio, Kawhi Leonard had 22 points and the Spurs never trailed, holding off the Celtics after getting a late scare. After trailing by as many as 25 in the second half, the Celtics went on a 16-0 run late in the fourth quarter to pull to 91-84 on Tyler Zeller’s bank shot. Nets 129, Bucks 127, 3OT: In New York, Brook Lopez had 32 points and a season-high 18 rebounds, helping the Nets beat the Bucks in the second triple-overtime meeting between the teams this season. Lopez threw down a powerful dunk on a three-point play to open the scoring in the third OT, and the Nets finally held on to hand the Bucks their fifth straight loss. Thunder 123, Hawks 115: In Oklahoma City, Russell Westbrook had yet another triple-double and scored 17 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter to help the Thunder defeat the Hawks. It was Westbrook’s seventh triple-double since the All-Star break. He had 10 rebounds and 14 assists while making all 17 of his free throws. Bulls 108, Raptors 92: In Chicago, Nikola Mirotic matched a career high with 29 points to propel the Chicago Bulls to a win over the Raptors. Joakim Noah had 10 rebounds, equaled a career high with 14 assists and scored eight points to come within one basket of a tripledouble, while Mike Dunleavy had 21 points for Chicago. Cavaliers 95, Pacers 92: In Cleveland, LeBron James scored 29 points — 13 in the fourth quarter— and the Cavaliers edged the Pacers for their 15th straight win at home. As usual, James, who was playing despite a head cold, was at his best down the stretch. He scored 11 straight points in the fourth to give Cleveland a 93-92 lead. 76ers 97, Knicks 81: In Philadelphia, Nerlens Noel scored a career-high 23 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead the 76ers over the Knicks in a matchup of the two worst teams in the Eastern Conference. HEAT THUNDERWHO: Miami (32-36) at Oklahoma City (39-30) WHEN: Sunday, 3 p.m. WHERE: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City TV: SunSportsNUGGETS MAGICWHO: Denver (26-44) at Orlando (22-49) WHEN: Sunday, 6 p.m. WHERE: Amway Center, Orlando TV: Fox Sports Florida NBA ROUNDUPHeat stay hot at homeBY THE ASSOCIATED PRESSPayton puts up triple double in Magic victory FONTANA, Calif. (AP) — Kurt Busch’s comeback from his season-opening suspension is gathering speed. Busch won the pole for Sunday’s NASCAR race at Auto Club Speedway, turning a lap of 185.142 mph in his Stewart-Haas Racing Chevrolet to edge teammate Kevin Harvick. Busch took another step forward Friday in his return from four months of off-track troubles involving his ex-girlfriend, who accused him of domestic assault. He wasn’t charged, but missed the rst three races of this season under suspension. Busch was reective after claiming the 17th pole of his NASCAR career and his rst since May 2013. “This is a privilege to have a chance to drive at this top level,†Busch said. “When it’s taken away from you, or you have made a mistake and you don’t get a chance to go out there and do it on your terms, it’s tough. So I don’t have anything to prove. I have my job to do, though, and that’s to win races.†Busch said he is having success in the face of potential distraction by “just putting the blinders on and focusing on the car. It’s my love. It’s my passion. It’s what I do. I love to go out there and drive fast.â€NASCAR Sprint Cup Auto Club 400 Lineup After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At Auto Club Speedway Fontana, Calif. Lap length 2 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (41) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 185.142 mph. 2. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 185.047. 3. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 184.966. 4. (18) David Ragan, Toyota, 184.886. 5. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 184.337. 6. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 184.233. 7. (24) Je Gordon, Chevrolet, 184.087. 8. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 184.063. 9. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 183.725. 10. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 183.407. 11. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 183.383. 12. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 183.299. 13. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 183.323. 14. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 183.257. 15. (19) Carl Edwards, Toyota, 182.978. 16. (9) Sam Hornish Jr., Ford, 182.904. 17. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 182.848. 18. (47) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 182.764. 19. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 182.746. 20. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 182.445. 21. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 182.343. 22. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 182.14. 23. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 181.8. 24. (46) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 180.397. 25. (33) Brian Scott, Chevrolet, 181.768. 26. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 181.626. 27. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 181.557. 28. (7) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 181.433. 29. (16) Greg Bie, Ford, 181.392. 30. (55) Brett Mott, Toyota, 181.219. 31. (51) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 180.995. 32. (35) Cole Whitt, Ford, 180.56. 33. (34) Chris Buescher, Ford, 180.505. 34. (26) Jeb Burton, Toyota, 180.023. 35. (98) Josh Wise, Ford, 179.775. 36. (6) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 179.314. 37. (13) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 38. (62) Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet, Own er Points. 39. (32) Mike Bliss, Ford, Owner Points. 40. (40) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 41. (23) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, Owner Points. 42. (83) Matt DiBenedetto, Toyota, Owner Points. 43. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, Owner Points. Failed to Qualify 44. (44) Travis Kvapil, Chevrolet, 178.081. 45. (29) Reed Sorenson, Toyota, 176.878.Kurt Busch takes pole at Fontana NASCAR COLUMBIA, S.C. — A’ja Wilson scored 15 points and Alaina Coates and Aleighsa Welch had 12 points each as South Carolina defeated Savannah State 81-48 to win its rst NCAA Tournament home game in 13 years. The Gamecocks shot 64 percent in putting away the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference champion Lady Tigers for a second time this season. South Carolina won its 33rd straight at home. It will have one more at Colonial Life Arena Sunday when it faces Syracuse or Nebraska on Sunday for a spot in the Sweet 16. The Gamecocks last played an NCAA game on campus in 2002. Ever since, they’ve been pre vented by the NCAA’s ban against the Confederate ag which ies on Statehouse grounds. The governing body changed its rules, allowing the top 16 seeds to play the rst two rounds at home. California 78, Wichita State 66: In Berkeley, Calif., Reshanda Gray had 22 points and nine rebounds, and California treated its home crowd to a win against Wichita State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Mercedes Jefflo added 14 points, and point guard Brittany Boyd had 12 points, seven rebounds and four assists while limited by foul trouble in her first NCAA game in her hometown of Berkeley. Alex Harden scored 22 points and Michaela Dapprich had 16 for Wichita State, which had won 12 in a row. Syracuse 72, Nebraska 69: In Columbia, S.C., Brianna Butler scored 17 points, including the go-ahead basket with 58.7 seconds left, to lift Syracuse to victory over Nebraska in the NCAA Tournament. The Huskers had a chance to tie it once more with 15.8 seconds left, but Emily Cady missed the second of two foul shots. Notre Dame 77, Montana43: In South Bend, Ind., Jewell Loyd scored 18 points and Notre Dame used its size and speed to overwhelm Montana in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Brianna Turner added 12 points and Michaela Mabrey, Taya Reimer and Lindsay Allen added nine points each as Notre Dame shot 62.3 percent against the Lady Griz. Montana entered the game fourth in the nation in field-goal defense, allowing opponents to shoot 33.8 percent. Oregon State 74, South Dakota State 62: In Corvallis, Ore., Sydney Wiese scored 23 points and Ruth Hamblin scored 10 of her 17 points during a key second-half run to lead Oregon State past South Dakota State in the opening round of the Spokane Regional. Oregon State trailed by seven points in the first half, and four early in the second half before taking control of its first home game in the NCAA Tournament. Texas 66, Western Kentucky 64: In Berkeley, Calif., Brooke McCarty made two free throws for Texas with 20.8 seconds left and Alexis Govan missed a potential winning 3-pointer for Western Kentucky in the final seconds, sending the Longhorns to a win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Imani McGee-Stafford had 24 points and 14 rebounds as sloppy Texas overcame 19 turnovers. DePaul 79, Minnesota 72: In South Bend, Ind., Megan Podkowa scored 23 points and DePaul used a 22-4 second half run to come from behind and beat Minnesota in the first round of NCAA Tournament. Amanda Zahui B. led Minnesota with 21 points and 22 rebounds. She came one board short of matching the NCAA Tournament record. Mississippi State 57, Tulane 47: In Durham, N.C., Breanna Richardson scored 15 points and Mississippi State beat Tulane in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Morgan William added 14 points for the fifth-seeded Bulldogs. They shot 48 percent in the second half and advanced to a second-round matchup with host Duke on Sunday. Kentucky 97, Tennessee State 52: In Lexington, Linnae Harper scored 16 points to lead Kentucky to a win over Tennessee State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats advance to the second round of the Albany Regional and will host Dayton on Sunday. Harper led six players in double figures for the Wildcats. Iowa 75, American 67: Iowa City, Iowa, Ally Disterhoft scored 18 points, freshman Whitney Jennings had 16 and third-seeded Iowa held off American in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Iowa City. Melissa Dixon had 15 points with four 3s for the Hawkeyes, who will host Miami in the second round on Sunday. Baylor 77, Northwestern St. 36: In Waco, Texas, Nina Davis scored 17 points and Baylor won at home again in the NCAA Tournament, advancing with a win over Northwestern State. The Big 12 champion Lady Bears took control with an early 14-2 run in which Davis and Khadijah Cave each had six points to break a 7-7 tie and go ahead to stay. Miami 86, Washington80: In Iowa City, Iowa, Sophomore Adrienne Motley scored 30 points and Miami beat Washington Friday in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament in Iowa City. The Hurricanes pulled off the upset in part by shooting 7 of 12 from 3-point range. Arkansas 57, Northwestern 55: In Waco, Texas, Jessica Jackson scored 14 points, including the tiebreaking free throw with 30 seconds left as Arkansas overcame a 13-point deficit to beat Northwestern in a first-round NCAA Tournament game. The free throw by Jackson made it 56-55, giving the Razorbacks their first lead in the second half. Duke 54, Albany 52: In Durham, N.C., Rebecca Greenwell hit a 3-pointer with 14.9 seconds left to lift Duke past Albany in the first round of the Spokane Region. Greenwell finished with 20 points for the Blue Devils. They overcame a season-worst 27 turnovers, and have won their NCAA Tournament opener in each of their 22 appearances. Dayton 78, Iowa State66: In Lexington, Ky., Ally Malott had 18 points and 12 rebounds to help Dayton beat Iowa State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Nicole Kidd Blaskowski’s 3-pointer cut Iowa State’s 17-point deficit to seven with 2:32 remaining. But that was as close as the Cyclones would come before succumbing to Dayton. Gonzaga 82, George Washington 69: In Corvallis, Oreg., Keani Albanez and Sunny Greinacher each scored 19 points to help Gonzaga upset George Washington in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. 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Page 4 SP www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 champion since the 1976 Indiana Hoosiers. John Calipari deserves a tip of the hat for making it possible. Say what you want about Coach Cal running a one-and-done NBA farm club in Lexington (no argument there), he assembled an immensely talented group that manages to be a team in every sense of the word. A roster-full of superstars, all willing to do what’s best for the collective effort. That’s quite a coaching job. “If your son was a top ve player and I played him 22 minutes a game and he got nine shots, how would you feel? You’d be all right?†Calipari asked. “That’s happening. These young people are allowing this to happen, and they’re nding out they all can eat.†Kentucky’s top scorer, Aaron Harrison, averages just 11.1 points a game. Only two other players are in double gures for the season. But the Wildcats are the best defensive team in America, limiting opponent to just 54 points a game and 35 percent shooting, and they wear everyone down by divvying up playing time among what amounts to nine starters. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 21 points in Kentucky’s workmanlike 79-56 win over 16th-seeded Hampton late Thursday, but it very well could be Harrison or his twin brother, Andrew, who sets the pace when the Wildcats face Cincinnati on Saturday. Or Willie Cauley-Stein. Or Devin Booker. Or Trey Lyles. All have led the Wildcats in scoring over the last 10 games. As for the rest of the NCAA eld, no one is enjoying the moment more than Ron and R.J. Hunter, the father-coach and son-star player at Georgia State. They’ll be part of every March Madness montage going forward after the son hoisted an outrageous shot from midway between the 3-point arc and half-court line to beat third-seeded Baylor 57-56, sending his father — right in the camera shot — tumbling off the rolling chair he was using after tearing his Achilles tendon in the Sun Belt Conference tournament. As the Panthers prepared to face sixth-seeded Xavier on Saturday, they were still relishing a rare moment in the sun for a school that’s barely noticed in its own state. Asked how many times he had seen his winning shot, R.J. replied, “I’m going to be honest, I YouTubed it like 50 on my own, and just watching TV, around 50 more, so I’d say roughly around 100 times.†Let’s also give a shoutout to UAB, a school that certainly deserved some good athletic news after its president shut down the football program a few months ago, sparking contentious campus protests in Birmingham. The Blazers were only 16-15 during the regular season but won the Conference USA Tournament — then knocked off third-seeded Iowa State 60-59, marking the rst time since 1995 that two 14th-seeded teams won an NCAA game. Next up, UAB faces 11th-seeded UCLA, which advanced with its own one-point upset of SMU. Forget bracket busters. These were bracket destroyers. Of course, we know which team will be on that nal line, the one with “champions†under it. No complaints here. It’s going to be a lot of fun getting there.TOURNEYFROM PAGE 1 COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK Wiltjer doesn’t regret leaving WildcatsKyle Wiltjer watches Kentucky from afar these days. His former team is trying to make history by becoming the rst squad since 1976 to go undefeated. No regrets. The Kentucky-turned-Gonzaga forward hope’s he’ll leave a lasting mark at his new school. He left the Wildcats not so much because he was unhappy, but because he didn’t see huge room to grow his own game in the never-ending talent pool that John Calipari churns in and out of Lexington. Wiltjer left Kentucky after the 2012-13 season. “I feel like I’ve worked on a lot of parts of my game and I think it really makes me tougher to defend when I can do multiple things,†Wiltjer said. The 6-foot-10 forward has turned himself into an inside-outside threat with his new team. He averages 16 points and six rebounds a game, and he’s a big reason the Bulldogs are 32-2 this year, seeded second in the South Region with a game Friday against North Dakota State. Everybody out of the pool! The virtually impossible quest for a perfect bracket is pretty much done for another year. Another failed year, of course. According to a tweet by ESPN on Friday before most teams played, only 95 of nearly 11.6 million brackets filled out on its site were still perfect, a whopping 0.0008 percent. Appropriate that the network accompanied that revelation in a (at) Sportscenter tweet with a Vine video of someone burning a paper bracket. Warner having: Kurt Warner is in for one of those weeks. “Anytime you don’t have the ball in your hands, you get nervous,†he said. The MVP quarterback is in Seattle watching his alma mater, Northern Iowa, play in the NCAA Tournament. He was on his feet through pretty much all of Northern Iowa’s game against Wyoming — cheering a lot, fidgeting even more. “Any time you’re standing back, whether it’s my kids or watching your team, yeah, I’ve got butterflies in my stomach,†he said.BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | COLLEGE BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD MenNCAA TOURNAMENT EAST REGIONALSecond Round Thursday’s results At CONSOL Energy Center Pittsburgh Villanova 93, Lafayette 52 N.C. State 66, LSU 65 Friday’s results At Time Warner Cable Arena Charlotte, N.C. Michigan State 70, Georgia 63 Virginia 79, Belmont 67 At Nationwide Arena Columbus, Ohio Oklahoma 69, Albany 60 Providence (22-11) vs. Dayton (25-8), late At KeyArena Seattle Northern Iowa 71, Wyoming 54 Louisville 57, UC Irvine 55 Round of 32 Today’s games At CONSOL Energy Center Pittsburgh Villanova (33-2) vs. N.C. State (21-13), 7:10 p.m. Sunday’s games At Time Warner Cable Arena Charlotte, N.C. Virginia (30-3) vs. Michigan State (24-11) At Nationwide Arena Columbus, Ohio Oklahoma (23-10) vs. Providence-Dayton winner At KeyArena Seattle Louisville (25-8) vs. Northern Iowa (31-3)SOUTH REGIONALSecond Round Thursday’s results At KFC Yum! Center Louisville, Ky. UAB 60, Iowa State 59 UCLA 60, SMU 59. At Moda Center Portland, Ore. Utah 57, Stephen F. Austin 50 Georgetown 84, Eastern Washington 74 Friday’s results At Time Warner Cable Arena Charlotte, N.C. Duke 85, Robert Morris 56 San Diego State vs. St. John’s, late At KeyArena Seattle Iowa 83, Davidson 52 Gonzaga vs. North Dakota State, late Round of 32 Today’s games At KFC Yum! Center Louisville, Ky. UAB (20-15) vs. UCLA (21-13) At Moda Center Portland, Ore. Georgetown (22-10) vs. Utah (25-8), 7:30 p.m. Sunday’s games At Time Warner Cable Arena Charlotte, N.C. Duke (30-4) vs. San Diego State-St. John’s winner At KeyArena Seattle Gonzaga-North Dakota State winner vs. Iowa (22-11)MIDWEST REGIONALSecond Round Thursday’s results At KFC Yum! Center Louisville, Ky. Cincinnati 66, Purdue 65, OT Kentucky 79, Hampton 56 At CONSOL Energy Center Pittsburgh Notre Dame 69, Northeastern 65 Butler 56, Texas 48 Friday’s results At Nationwide Arena Columbus, Ohio West Virginia 68, Bualo 62 Maryland 65, Valparaiso 62 At CenturyLink Center Omaha, Neb. Kansas 75, New Mexico State 56 Wichita State 81, Indiana 76 Round of 32 Today’s games At KFC Yum! Center Louisville, Ky. Kentucky (35-0) vs. Cincinnati (23-10), 2:45 p.m. At CONSOL Energy Center Pittsburgh Notre Dame (30-5) vs. Butler (23-10) Sunday’s fames At Nationwide Arena Columbus, Ohio Maryland (28-6) vs. West Virginia (24-9) At CenturyLink Center Omaha, Neb. Kansas (27-8) vs. Wichita State (29-4)WEST REGIONALSecond Round Thursday’s results At Veteran’s Memorial Arena Jacksonville Georgia State 57, Baylor 56 Xavier 76, Mississippi 57 North Carolina 67, Harvard 65 Arkansas 56, Woord 53 At Moda Center Portland, Ore. Arizona 93, Texas Southern, 72 Ohio State 75, VCU 72, OT Friday’s results At CenturyLink Center Omaha, Neb. Oregon 79, Oklahoma State 73 Wisconsin 86, Coastal Carolina 72 Today’s games At Jacksonville Veteran’s Memorial Arena Jacksonville Georgia State (25-9) vs. Xavier (22-13), 6:10 p.m. North Carolina (25-11) vs. Arkansas (27-8), 8:40 p.m. At Moda Center Portland, Ore. Arizona (32-3) vs. Ohio State (24-10) Sunday’s game At CenturyLink Center Omaha, Neb. Wisconsin (32-3) vs. Oregon (26-9) NATIONAL INVITATION TOURNAMENT Second Round Friday’s result Vanderbilt 92, South Dakota State 77 Today’s games Alabama (19-14) at Miami (22-12), 11 a.m. Sunday’s games George Washington (22-12) at Temple (2410), 11 a.m. Arizona State (18-15) at Richmond (20-13), 7:30 p.m. Rhode Island (23-9) at Stanford (20-13), 9:30 p.m. Monday’s games Louisiana Tech (26-8) at Texas A&M (21-11), 7 p.m. Illinois State (22-12) at Old Dominion (25-7), 8 p.m. Murray State (28-5) at Tulsa (23-10), 9 p.m. COLLEGE BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL First Round Wednesday’s results Mercer 72, Stony Brook 70 Vermont 85, Hofstra 81 Louisiana-Monroe 71, Eastern Michigan 67 Oral Roberts 91, UC Santa Barbara 87 Radford 78, Delaware State 57 Colorado 87, Gardner-Webb 78 Seattle 62, Pepperdine 45 Quarterfinals Monday Colorado (16-17) vs. Seattle (17-15), TBA Mercer (19-15) vs. Louisiana-Monroe (2212), TBA Radford (22-11) vs. Vermont (19-13), 7 p.m. Oral Roberts (19-14) at Loyola, Chicago (2013) 8 p.m. COLLEGEINSIDER.COM TOURNAMENT First Round Thursday’s result UT-Martin 104, Northwestern State 79 Second Round Friday’s result Eastern Kentucky 66, High Point 65 Today’s games Canisius (17-14) at Bowling Green (21-11), 1 p.m. Louisiana-Lafayette (21-13) at Sam Hous ton State (26-7), 3 p.m. UT-Martin (19-12) at S.C.-Upstate (24-11), 6 p.m. Northern Arizona (20-14) at Sacramento State (21-11), 10 p.m. Monday’s games Cleveland State (25-8) at NJIT (19-11), 7 p.m. Evansville (20-12) at Eastern Illinois (18-14), 8 p.m. Kent State (22-11) at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (20-13), 8 p.m.WomenNCAA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTALBANY REGIONALFirst Round Friday’s results At Berkeley, Calif. Texas 66, Western Kentucky 64 California 78, Wichita State 66 At Lexington, Ky. Dayton 78, Iowa State 66 Kentucky 97, Tennessee State 52 Today’s games At Storrs, Conn. Rutgers (22-9) vs. Seton Hall (28-5), 6:30 p.m. Connecticut (32-1) vs. Francis (N.Y.) (15-18), 9 p.m. At Tampa Louisville (25-6) vs. BYU (23-9), 4 p.m. South Florida (26-7) vs. LSU (17-13), 6:30 p.m.SPOKANE REGIONALFirst Round Friday’s results At Durham, N.C. Duke 54, Albany (NY) 52 Mississippi State 57, Tulane 47 At Corvallis, N.C. Oregon State 74, South Dakota State 62 Gonzaga 82, George Washington 69 Today’s games At College Park, Md. Princeton (30-0) vs. Green Bay (28-4), 11 a.m. Maryland (30-2) vs. New Mexico State (227), 1:30 p.m. At Knoxville, Tenn. Chattanooga (29-3) vs. Pittsburgh (19-11), 11 a.m. Tennessee (27-5) vs. Boise State (22-10), 1:30 p.m.OKLAHOMA CITY REGIONALFirst Round Friday’s results At Notre Dame, Ind. DePaul 79, Minnesota 72 Notre Dame 77, Montana 43 At Iowa City Miami 86, Washington 80 Iowa 75, American 67 At Waco, Texas Arkansas 57, Northwestern 55 Baylor 77, Northwestern State 36 Today’s games At Stanford, Calif. Oklahoma (20-11) vs. Quinnipiac (31-3), 4 p.m. Stanford (24-9) vs. CS Northridge (23-9), 6:30 p.m.GREENSBORO REGIONALFirst Round Friday’s results At Columbia, S.C. South Carolina 81, Savannah State 48 Syracuse 72, Nebraska 69 Today’s games At Chapel Hill, N.C. North Carolina (24-8) vs. Liberty (26-6), 11 a.m. Ohio State (23-10) vs. James Madison (29-3), 1:30 p.m. At Tempe, Ariz. Texas A&M (23-9) vs. Arkansas-Little Rock (28-4), 4 p.m. Arizona State (27-5) vs. Ohio (27-4), 6:30 p.m. At Tallahassee Florida Gulf Coast (30-2) vs. Oklahoma State (20-11), 11 a.m. Florida State (29-4) vs. Alabama State (1714), 1:30 p.m. WOMEN’S NIT First Round Wednesday’s results Michigan 72, Cleveland State 50 East Carolina 74, Radford 52 Mississippi 80, Tenn.-Martin 70 Arkansas State 61, Western Michigan 49 E. Washington 67, Washington State 65 Thursday’s results Old Dominion 69, Virginia 62 St. John’s 64, Army 56 Fordham 70, Central Connecticut St. 67 Hampton 45, Drexel 42 West Virginia 84, Bualo 61 NC State 73, ETSU 58 Penn 65, Hofstra 58 Temple 67, Marist 54 Duquesne 72, Youngstown State 54 Georgia Tech 69, Elon 47 South Dakota 68, Creighton 58 Kansas State 86, Akron 68 Missouri 69, Northern Iowa 61 Southern Mississippi 79, Texas Southern 69 TCU 85, Stephen F. Austin 80 Middle Tennessee 69, Ball State 58 Northern Colorado 53, Colorado State 48 San Diego 63, Long Beach State 56 UCLA 70, CS Bakerseld 54 Sacramento State 87, Pacic 79 Fresno State 79, San Francisco 73 Today’s games Toledo 72, Wright State 64 Villanova 71, Maine 60 Richmond 67, Stetson 66 Tulsa 78, Missouri State 72 Eastern Michigan 80, Drake 70 St. Mary’s (Cal) 92, Hawaii 88, OT WOMEN’S BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL First Round Wednesday’s results New Mexico 54, North Dakota 51 Oral Roberts 57, Texas State 54 Thursday’s results Marshall 81, Northern Kentucky 79 Mercer 83, Troy 68 Xavier 57, William & Mary 56 Siena 53, Stony Brook 46 Louisiana-Lafayette 78, Texas-Pan Ameri can 56 McNeese State 87, Furman 70 Second Round Today’s game McNeese State (18-13) at Louisiana-Lafay ette (20-12), 8 p.m. COLLEGE BASKETBALL: NCAA TournamentGoliath gets back in gearThere were no big upsets in the rst half of Friday’s action in the NCAA Tournament. There will be, however, some good matchups in the round of 32, including one the state of Kansas has been anticipating for almost 20 years. The Atlantic Coast Conference ran its perfect start to 6-0, and the Big East and Pac-12 are 4 for 4 so far. Big Ten teams are 5-1, while the Big 12 is 3-4.SOUTH Duke 85, Robert Morris 56: In Charlotte, Quinn Cook scored 22 points to help No. 1 seed Duke get off to a torrid start. Freshman Jahlil Okafor added 21 as the Blue Devils (30-4) wasted little time getting their offense revving, hitting their first seven shots and 12 of 15 to quickly build a big lead. Iowa 83, Davidson 52: In Seattle, Aaron White scored 13 straight points as part of Iowa’s 18-3 run early in the second half, and the seventh-seeded Hawkeyes rolled into the round of 32. White finished with 26 points as Iowa (22-11) used its significant height advantage to overwhelm the champions of the Atlantic 10 Conference regular season. Mike Gesell added 15 points for the Hawkeyes. Jack Gibbs and Peyton Aldridge scored 14 apiece for Davidson (24-8).EAST Michigan State 70, Georgia 63: In Charlotte, N.C., Denzel Valentine scored 16 points and went 6 for 6 at the free-throw line in the final 30 seconds, helping Michigan State hold on for the win. Travis Trice scored 15 points for the seventh-seeded Spartans (24-11), who answered a push from the Bulldogs with a poised run to take back control. Virginia 79, Belmont 67: In Charlotte, N.C., Malcolm Brogdon scored 22 points and Justin Anderson re-emerged as a scoring threat for second-seeded Virginia. Anderson had 15 points on 4-of-6 shooting and Anthony Gill added 16 points for the Cavaliers (30-3). Northern Iowa 71, Wyoming 54: In Seattle, Paul Jesperson led five Northern Iowa players in double figures with 16 points, and Sean Tuttle scored 14 for the fifth-seeded Panthers. Northern Iowa (31-3) built a 21-point lead after scoring 11 of the first 12 points to start the second half. Louisville 57, Cal-Irvine 55: In Seattle, freshman Quentin Snider hit the winning free throws and Terry Rozier made the saving steal for fourth-seeded Louisville. Wayne Blackshear had 19 points for the Cardinals (25-8). Oklahoma 69, Albany 60: In Columbus, Ohio, TaShawn Thomas had 18 points and Buddy Hield scored 15, carrying Oklahoma into the round of 32 after early exits the last two years. The Sooners (23-10) led wire to wire. Peter Hooley had 15 points and Evan Singletary scored 13 for No. 14-seeded Albany (24-8).WEST Oregon 79, Oklahoma State 73: In Omaha, Neb., Joseph Young scored 27 points and Elgin Cook added 18, leading No. 8 seed Oregon to the win. Dillon Brooks had 17 points for the Ducks (26-9), and Dana Altman got the win in his return to Omaha and the same building where he once coached Creighton. Next up for Oregon is the winner of top-seeded Wisconsin and Coastal Carolina. Le’Bryan Nash had 18 points before fouling out in his final game for ninth-seeded Oklahoma State (18-14). Anthony Hickey added 17 points, and Phil Forte and Tavarius Shine finished with 12 each.MIDWESTWest Virginia 68, Buffalo 62: In Columbus, Ohio, Tarik Phillip hit a big 3-pointer for fifth-seeded West Virginia with 28 seconds left while the shot clock was winding down. Devin Williams, who led the Mountaineers with 17 points and nine rebounds. Kansas 75, New Mexico State 56: In Omaha, Neb.. Frank Mason III scored 17 points to lead a balanced attack, and the secondseeded Jayhawks gave the Big 12 its first win of the tournament after three losses on Thursday. Perry Ellis added nine points for the Jayhawks (27-8). DK Eldridge had 11 points for the Aggies (23-11). Wichita State 81, Indiana 76: In Omaha, Fred VanVleet matched his career high with 27 points and Ron Baker made big free throws late for seventhseeded Wichita State. By winning, the seventh-seeded Shockers (29-4) set up a much-an ticipated Sunflower State showdown with second-seeded Kansas on Sunday. Maryland 65, Valparaiso 62: In Columbus, Ohio, Dez Wells turned an offensive rebound into a three-point play with 1:44 left, and Varun Ram stripped away Valparaiso’s last chance as Maryland held off the determined Crusaders. Wells finished with 14 points for the fourth-seeded Terrapins (28-6).BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESSDuke, Kansas easy winners on tourney’s second day AP PHOTODuke’s Jahlil Okafor (15) shoots against Robert Morris in the rst half Friday in Charlotte, N.C.. Duke won to advance.
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The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 www.sunnewspapers.net Page 5 TODAY’S GAMEWHO: Minnesota (7-7) at Tampa Bay (8-7) WHEN: 1:05 p.m. WHERE: Charlotte Sports Park, Port Charlotte SCHEDULED STARTERS: RH Jake Odorizzi vs. RH Trevor May PITCHING PROBABLES: RAYS: RH Jake Odorizzi (start), LH Je Beliveau, RH Brandon Gomes, LH C.J. Riefenhauser, RH Steve Geltz BLUE JAYS: RH Trevor May (start), RH Mark Hamburger, RHY Ryan Pressly, LH Aaron Thompson TICKETS: Call 1-888-FAN-RAYS or go to the stadium box office. DIRECTIONS: From U.S. 41 North, turn left onto State Road 776 and proceed west. From U.S. 41 South, turn right onto State Road776 and proceed west. Stadium is approximately 2 miles on the left.On deckSUNDAY: at Toronto, 1:05 p.m. MONDAY: vs. Pittsburgh, 1:05 p.m. TUESDAY: No game scheduled WEDNESDAY: at Minnesota, 1:05 p.m. THURSDAY: vs. New York (AL), 1:05 p.m.Rays ticketsAll tickets and locations are subject to availability and can be purchased at the Charlotte Sports Park box office, Ticketmaster outlets, online at raysbaseball.com or by phone at 1-888-FAN-RAYS. On days no game is scheduled, the Charlotte Sports Park box office is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday-Friday) and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Saturday). On game days, the box office is open from 9 a.m. to 30 minutes after the final out.Blue Jays 11, Rays 5HITTER OF THE GAMEJustin Smoak, Blue Jays. Hard to deny a guy who hits two home runs in as many at-bats. The first baseman hit a two-run home run onto the right field boardwalk in the second inning then detonated a solo shot onto the roof of the Rays team offices in the fourth inning.PITCHER OF THE GAMESteve Geltz, Rays. He was the only Tampa Bay pitcher who didn’t allow a run to score. The right-hander entered the game with two outs and a runner on second in the fourth inning and got left fielder Caleb Gindl to fly out.KEY INNINGFourth. The Blue Jays scored runs in six of nine innings on Friday, but the fourth inning was the loudest. Toronto tagged Rays reliever Ernesto Frieri for three runs on three hits and a walk, with Smoak and Ryan Goins both hitting home runs that landed on the roof of the Rays team offices in deep right field.PROSPECT WATCHBurch Smith and Matt Andriese, Rays. Both began the day as starting rotation candidates, but only one remained after the game; Andriese gave up two runs (one earned) on three hits and three walks over 3 innings, and Smith was optioned to the minors after giving up six runs on six hits a three walks over 3 innings.QUOTE OF THE DAY“That was probably, from what I can remember, our rst ugly game today. Just a little sloppy. Some soft-hit balls that we didn’t get outs on, some hard-hit balls that found holes. The o day will be good here in two days.†Kevin Cash Rays ManagerBLUE JAYS 11, RAYS 5Toronto Tampa Bay ab r h bi ab r h bi Carrera cf-rf 2 1 2 1 Guyer cf 3 1 2 0 R.Urena pr-ss 1 0 1 0 J.Butler rf 1 1 1 1 Izturis ss 1 1 1 1 Beckham ss 5 0 2 2 Nay ph-3b 5 0 1 1 Jennings dh 2 0 0 0 Barton dh 2 1 2 1 Frnkln ph-dh 2 0 0 0 Berti pr-dh 2 1 1 0 Longoria 3b 1 0 0 1 Gindl lf 4 0 1 0 Francisco 3b 3 0 0 0 Smith pr-lf 1 0 1 0 Souza Jr. rf 2 0 0 0 Smoak 1b 5 2 2 3 Brown rf-cf 3 0 0 0 Dickerson rf 3 0 0 0 Forsythe 1b 3 0 0 0 Fields pr-cf 1 0 0 0 Dykstra 1b 2 0 0 0 Thole c 2 1 0 1 Jaso lf 2 0 1 0 J.Murphy c 1 0 0 0 T.Motter lf 0 1 0 0 Goins 2b 3 3 1 2 B.Wilson c 2 0 0 0 Jo.Diaz 3b-ss-rf 5 1 1 0 L.M aile c 2 1 0 0 Casilla 2b 3 1 2 0 Velez 2b 0 0 0 0 Totals 38 11 14 10 Totals 36 5 8 4 Toronto 202 231 001 — 11 Tampa Bay 100 000 310 — 5 E—Jo.Diaz (1), Smoak (1), T.Beckham 2 (2), Forsythe (1). DP— Toronto 1. LOB— To ronto 10, Tampa Bay 10. 2B—Barton 2 (2), J.Butler (2), T.Beckham (1), A.Casilla (2). 3B—Carrera (1). HR—Smoak 2 (2), Goins (1). CS—Carrera (1). S— Carrera. SF—Thole, Longoria. Toronto IP H R ER BB SO Da.Norris W,1-0 5 5 1 1 1 5 W.Lopez 2 3 3 1 1 Hendriks 1 0 0 0 1 S.Barnes 0 1 0 3 2 Infante 0 0 0 0 0 Hynes 1 0 0 0 0 0 Tampa Bay IP H R ER BB SO B.Smith L,0-1 3 6 6 6 3 3 Geltz 0 0 0 0 0 Frieri 1 3 3 3 1 2 M.Andriese 3 3 2 1 3 3 Riefenhauser 2 0 0 0 0 HBP—by B.Smith (Barton). WP— Da.Norris, S.Barnes. Umpires—Home, Tim Timmons; First, Tim Welke; Second, Toby Basner; Third, Carlos Torres. T— 3:01. A— 5,225 (6,823). MLB: Rays notebookCook joins Rays for a dayPORT CHARLOTTE — Jonathan Cook thought he might get to meet some members of the Tampa Bay Rays, take a few swings during batting practice and watch the team’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 16-year-old cancer survivor never thought the Rays would make him part of the team for a day. Cook, who was the Rays’ special guest as part of the Make-a-Wish Foundation, got dressed at his own locker in the major league clubhouse, played rst base during ineld drills, got swing tips from hitting coach Derek Shelton during batting practice and delivered the ceremonial rst pitch. He was escorted by outelder Steven Souza Jr., who said Cook had a “pretty good stroke.†“I was nervous. It was really fun though,†said Cook, who plays rst base and pitches for a baseball team in Richmond, Va. “It’s crazy to be out on this eld. It’s so nice out, it feels beautiful, and it’s just really fun to be around all these guys.†Cook and his family reside in Leesburg, Va., but he and his younger brother were born in Tampa and have been lifelong Rays fans. They ew into Sarasota on Thursday and plan to spend 10 days in Florida between Port Charlotte, Tampa and Miami. They arrived in Florida at the perfect time, too; Cook said it was snowing in Leesburg. Bullet dodged: Souza was diagnosed with right forearm tightness after attempting a diving catch on Jonathan Diaz’s line drive to right field during the fourth inning of Friday’s 11-5 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. He underwent a precautionary MRI after the game, which came back clean. Souza stayed in the game after being checked on my trainers and struck out looking in the bottom of the inning before exiting the field. Manager Kevin Cash described Souza’s injury as a cramp that “locked up on him†when he reached into his glove to grab the ball. Roster reduction: Right-hander Burch Smith started the day as one of the candidates in the starting rotation competition and ended the day a minor leaguer. The Rays optioned the 24-year-old to the minors after he gave up six runs on six hits over 3 innings in a start against the Blue Jays, bring their roster down to 50 players. Everyday Longo: Last year, Evan Longoria never played in more than three consecutive spring training games. On Friday, the third baseman played his fourth straight game and fifth in six days. Through 11 games this spring, Longoria is batting .360 with a double, a home run and five RBIs. “I feel pretty good. I feel like I’ve been able to pile up some at-bats early in the spring this year, and that was kind of a goal for me coming in,†Longoria said Wednesday. “I feel like it’s worked out a little bit better this year for me, personally, in trying to feel the way I feel.†Status updates: Catcher Rene Rivera will be out through the Tuesday off day with “very, very minor calf tightness.†Cobb is still getting treatment for his right forearm tendinitis, but has said it’s feeling better. Cash said lefthander Drew Smyly (left shoulder tendinitis) is “increasingly getting better by the day†and will throw off a mound today for the first time since March 6. Left-hander Jake McGee pitched off a mound for the second time since undergoing offseason elbow surgery. Right-hander Grant Balfour threw a 38-pitch live batting practice on Friday and is tentatively scheduled to pitch in a game Monday. Extra bases: No decisions have been made on who will take Cobb’s place as the Rays’ opening day starter April 6. Cash said the Rays are more focused on getting the rotation lined up so “we can get through those first couple weeks.â€Contact Josh Vitale at 941-206-1122 or jvitale@sun-herald.com.Souza avoids major injury, Burch sent tominorsBy JOSH VITALESPORTS WRITER PHOTO BY TOM O’NEILLTampa Bay Rays center elder Brandon Guyer (5) checks on right elder Steven Souza (20) who holds his wrist after diving for a ball during the fourth inning against Toronto on Friday at Charlotte Sports Park. KISSIMMEE — Fans at Camden Yards, Dodger Stadium and Safeco Field might need to bring a few extra screens to the ballpark on the nal day of the season. Major League Baseball is tweaking this year’s schedule, hoping to create a huge playoff scramble by starting all 15 games on Oct. 4 at virtually the same time. “Could add some drama,†Washington Nationals manager Matt Williams said before Friday’s exhibition against Houston. Might make for tough choices, too. If the Mariners hold a one-game lead over Toronto for the second AL wild-card spot, do they start Felix Hernandez at home vs. Oakland or hold him for the playoff opener? They won’t be able to wait to see how the Blue Jays do at Tampa Bay. Another result — split attention spans. Try watching the eld, the scoreboard, a smartphone and another mobile device, all at once. “It might build the suspense,†Houston catcher Jason Castro said. Price to start opening day for Tigers: In Lakeland, David Price is getting the nod as opening-day starter for the Detroit Tigers, ending Justin Verlander’s run of having that honor at seven straight seasons. “I just hope that one year today (Verlander) will have proven me wrong,†Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said. “It was a tough decision.†Ausmus said Verlander would get the second start of the season. A-Rod’s cousin set to plead guilty in steroids case: In Miami, A cousin of Yankees star Alex Rodriguez is scheduled to plead guilty to drug charges, the last defendant whose case is pending in the federal government’s Biogenesis of America investigation. Yuri Sucart is charged in a sevencount indictment with testosterone distribution and conspiracy to distribute the performance-enhancing substance. Yankees 11, Tigers 2: In Lakeland, Alex Rodriguez hit his second spring training home run and Adam Warren allowed one run over five innings, leading the Yankees over the Tigers. Rodriguez was in a 1-for-14 slide before his opposite-field homer to right off Bruce Rondon. He went 1 for 3 with a pair of groundouts and is hitting .269. Yoenis Cespedes hit his second home run of spring training for Detroit. Orioles 11, Red Sox 5: In Fort Myers, Boston’s Rusney Castillo hit a three-run homer in his first at-bat of spring training in a Red Sox loss against the Orioles. He had been sidelined during spring training due to a left oblique strain. Mookie Betts was 1 for 3 and Hanley Ramirez had two hits, including an RBI single. Pirates 4 (ss), Twins 2: In Fort Myers, Francisco Cervelli homered twice off Kyle Gibson, leading a Pirates split squad to victory over the Twins. Three-time AL batting champion Joe Mauer went 0 for 3 with a strikeout. He is batting .158 in 19 spring at-bats.Final games to start at same timeBY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MLB: Friday’s highlights Baltimore as he did for working out of a bases-loaded, no-outs jam unscathed in Thursday’s start against Minnesota. Karns is the only one of the three 2014 Bulls who has any major league experience, compiling a 6.00 ERA in ve career starts and going 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA in two September starts for the Rays. “(Those two games) did a lot for me,†said Karns, who went 9-9 with a 5.08 ERA and a leaguehigh-tying 153 strikeouts with Durham last season. “I hope it showed them that I have some type of potential to compete at this level.†Andriese — who gave up two runs (one earned) on three hits and three walks in Friday’s 11-5 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays — hasn’t yet competed at the big-league level, but he went 11-8 with a 3.77 ERA last year and Montoyo said the 25-year-old “ended up being our best pitcher.†Montgomery, who went 10-5 with a 4.29 ERA last year, had started the transition to becoming a reliever this spring before injuries placed his name back into the starter competition. Manager Kevin Cash said the left-hander is now “on the fence†between starting and relieving; he won’t start any games this spring, but he will continue to pitch multiple innings in relief in order to get stretched out. “I just want to make myself versatile and valuable,†Montgomery said. “That’s what I want to show them; whatever the situation is, I can go in there and get the job done.†The 30-year-old Teaford has the most major league experience of any of the four pitchers — he has a career 4.25 ERA over 37 relief appearances and eight starts with the Kansas City Royals — but he has perhaps the most to prove in order to earn a spot in the opening day rotation. The Rays had another candidate for one of those spots prior to Friday’s game, but righthander Burch Smith was optioned to the minors after he gave up six runs on six hits and three walks over 3 2/3 innings in a start against Toronto. “We have to be sensitive. This is a guy who hasn’t pitched in a while,†Cash said of Smith, who missed all but two starts last year with a forearm strain. “This is totally different for him, getting built up and stuff like that.†None of the remaining four are going to be close to the level of a Cobb or even a Smyly right off the bat. But the Rays aren’t asking them to be: They just need them to hold down the fort long enough to keep the rotation aoat while it waits for reinforcements. “Those guys can pitch in the major leagues,†Casali said. “As soon as they start putting it together and get a couple of starts under their belts, I have no problem predicting them to stick in the bigs and help our team win.â€Contact Josh Vitale at 941-206-1122 or jvitale@sun-herald.com.ROTATIONFROM PAGE 1PHOTO BY TOM O’NEILLTampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Burch Smith (56) meets with catcher Bobby Wilson (60) during the rst inning Friday at Charlotte Sports Park. 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Page 6 www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 Sports on TVAUTO RACING10:30 a.m. FS1 — United Sportscar Championship, 12 Hours of Sebring, start of race 12:30 p.m. FS1 — NASCAR, XFINITY Series, pole qualify ing for Drive4Clots.com 300, at Fontana, Calif. 2:30 p.m. FS1 — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, “Happy Hour Series,†nal practice for Auto Club 400, at Fontana, Calif. 4 p.m. FS1 — NASCAR, XFINITY Series, Drive 4Clots.com 300, at Fontana, Calif.COLLEGE BASEBALL3 p.m. FSN — Texas Tech at OklahomaCOLLEGE WRESTLING8 p.m. ESPN — NCAA Division I Championships, nal match, at St. LouisGOLF12:30 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour, Arnold Palmer Invitation al, third round, at Orlando 2:30 p.m. NBC — PGA Tour, Arnold Palmer Invitation al, third round, at Orlando 5 p.m. TGC — Champions Tour, Conquistadores Classic, second round, at Tucson, Ariz. 7 p.m. TGC — LPGA, Founders Cup, third round, at PhoenixGYMNASTICS6 p.m. FSN — Big 12 Conference, women’s cham pionship, at Norman, Okla.MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL11 a.m. ESPN — NIT, second round, Alabama at Miami Noon CBS — NCAA Tournament, Round of 32, UAB vs. UCLA at Louisville 2:30 p.m. CBS — NCAA Tournament, Round of 32, Kentucky vs. Cincinnati, at Louisville, Ky. 5 p.m. CBS — NCAA Tournament, Round of 32, Ar izona vs. Ohio State at Portland, Ore. 6 p.m. TNT — NCAA Tournament, Round of 32, Georgia State vs. Xavier at Jacksonville 7 p.m. TBS — NCAA Tournament, Round of 32, Vil lanova vs. N.C. State at Pittsburgh 7:30 p.m. CBS — NCAA Tournament, Round of 32, Georgetown vs. Utah at Portland, Ore. 8:30 p.m. TNT — NCAA Tournament, Round of 32, North Carolina (25-11) vs. Arkansas at Jack sonville 9:30 p.m. TBS — NCAA Tournament, Round of 32, Notre Dame vs. Butler at PittsburghMEN’S COLLEGE HOCKEY7 p.m. NBCSN — Hockey East Tournament, cham pionship, at BostonMOTORSPORTS7 p.m. FS1 — AMA Supercross, at DetroitNHL7 p.m. FSFL — Boston at FloridaSOCCER8:40 a.m. NBCSN — Premier League, West Bromwich at Manchester City 10:55 a.m. NBCSN — Premier League, Arsenal at New castle 1:25 p.m. NBCSN — Premier League, Sunderland at West HamTENNIS2 p.m. ESPN — ATP World Tour/WTA, BNP Parib as Open, men’s seminals, at Indian Wells, Calif.WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL11 a.m. ESPN2 — Regional coverage, NCAA Tour nament, rst round, Princeton vs. Green Bay, at College Park, Md.; Florida Gulf Coast vs. Oklahoma St., at Tallahassee, Fla.; Liberty at North Carolina; Chattanooga vs. Pitts burgh, at Knoxville, Tenn. 1:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Regional coverage, NCAA Tour nament, rst round, Boise St. at Tennessee; Alabama St. at Florida St.; Ohio St. vs. James Madison, at Chapel Hill, N.C.; New Mexico St. at Maryland 4 p.m. ESPN2 — Regional coverage, NCAA Tour nament, rst round, Louisville vs. BYU, at Tampa, Fla.; Texas A&M vs. UALR, at Tempe, Ariz.; Oklahoma vs. Quinnipiac, at Stanford, Calif. 6:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Regional coverage, NCAA Tour nament, rst round, CS Northridge at Stan ford; Ohio at Arizona St.; LSU at South Flor ida; Rutgers vs. Seton Hall, at Storrs, Conn. 9 p.m. ESPN2 — NCAA Tournament, rst round, St. Francis (N.Y.) at UConnSports on RadioMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALLNoon 99.3 FM — UAB vs. UCLA 2:40 p.m. 99.3 FM — Kentucky vs. Cincinnati 6:10 p.m. 1070 AM, 99.3 FM — Georgia State vs. Xavier 8:30 p.m. 1070 AM — Game TBA 9:40 p.m. 99.3 FM — Butler vs. Notre DameMLB1 p.m. 620 AM — Minnesota at Tampa BayGlantz-Culver LineNCAA TOURNAMENTThird Round At Jacksonville FAVORITE LINE O/U UNDERDOG Xavier 6 (133) Georgia St. North Carolina 4 (157) Arkansas At Pittsburgh Notre Dame 4 (134) Butler Villanova 9 (139) NC State At Louisville, Ky. UCLA 6 (133) UAB Kentucky 16 (119) Cincinnati At Portland, Ore. Arizona 9 (140) Ohio St. Utah 4 (124) GeorgetownNITSecond Round at Miami 5 (135) AlabamaCOLLEGE INSIDER TOURNAMENTSecond Round at Bowling Green 8 (135) Canisius at SC-Upstate 3 (143) UT-Martin at Sam Houston St. 6 (148) La.-Lafayette at Sacramento St. 3 (146) N. ArizonaNBAFAVORITE LINE O/U UNDERDOG at Indiana 7 (193) Brooklyn Chicago 3 (191) at Detroit at Memphis 4 (196) Portland at Houston 7 (210) Phoenix at Golden State 9 (197) UtahNHLFAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG LINE at Minnesota -120 St. Louis +100 at Calgary -150 Columbus +130 at Los Angeles -180 Vancouver +160 at Montreal -160 San Jose +140 at Winnipeg -125 Washington +105 N.Y. Islanders -145 at New Jersey +125 N.Y. Rangers -155 at Carolina +135 Boston -120 at Florida +100 at Ottawa -250 Toronto +210 at Nashville -500 Bualo +350 Chicago -130 at Dallas +110 Pittsburgh -250 at Arizona +210 at Edmonton -110 Philadelphia -110Pro baseballAMERICAN LEAGUE W L Pct Kansas City 11 6 .647 Oakland 12 7 .632 New York 11 7 .611 Toronto 10 8 .556 Houston 7 6 .538 Texas 7 6 .538 Seattle 8 7 .533 RAYS 8 7 .533 Boston 9 8 .529 Los Angeles 7 7 .500 Minnesota 7 7 .500 Chicago 6 8 .429 Cleveland 6 10 .375 Baltimore 7 12 .368 Detroit 6 13 .316 NATIONAL LEAGUE W L Pct Los Angeles 8 4 .667 MARLINS 10 6 .625 Arizona 11 7 .611 Pittsburgh 9 7 .563 New York 10 8 .556 Philadelphia 9 8 .529 Colorado 8 8 .500 San Diego 8 8 .500 St. Louis 7 7 .500 Cincinnati 7 8 .467 Washington 7 8 .467 Chicago 8 10 .444 Milwaukee 6 10 .375 Atlanta 6 11 .353 San Francisco 5 12 .294 NOTE: Split-squad games count in the standings; games against non-major league teams do not. Thursday’s results Washington 0, Detroit 0, tie, 10 innings RAYS 4, Minnesota 2 N.Y. Mets (ss) 7, St. Louis 2 Baltimore 6, Pittsburgh 4 Atlanta 6, MARLINS 3 Toronto 6, Boston 3 N.Y. Mets (ss) 3, Houston 1 Texas vs. Cincinnati at Goodyear, Ariz., ccd., Rain San Francisco 3, Milwaukee 2 Colorado 13, Kansas City 2 L.A. Dodgers 7, L.A. Angels 7, tie, 10 innings Philadelphia 7, N.Y. Yankees 3 Arizona 9, Chicago Cubs 5 Seattle 5, Cleveland 2 Friday’s results Toronto 11, RAYS 5 N.Y. Yankees 11, Detroit 2 Baltimore 11, Boston 5 Pittsburgh (ss) 6, Philadelphia 5 Pittsburgh (ss) 4, Minnesota 2 Washington 7, Houston 5 N.Y. Mets 5, St. Louis 4 Milwaukee 5, Arizona 3 Chicago Cubs 10, Chicago White Sox 7 Texas 4, Seattle 4, tie Oakland (ss) 3, L.A. Dodgers 2 Oakland (ss) 3, Colorado 2 MARLINS 5, Atlanta 1 L.A. Dodgers vs. Texas at San Antonio, late Cincinnati vs. San Francisco, late L.A. Angels vs. Cleveland, late Kansas City vs. San Diego, late Today’s games N.Y. Mets vs. Detroit at Lakeland, 1:05 p.m. MARLINS vs. Washington (ss) at Viera, 1:05 p.m. Minnesota (ss) vs. RAYS at Port Char lotte, 1:05 p.m. Atlanta (ss) vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, 1:05 p.m. Washington (ss) vs. Atlanta (ss) at Kissim mee, 1:05 p.m. Boston vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, 1:05 p.m. Toronto vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, 1:05 p.m. Houston vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, 1:05 p.m. Baltimore vs. Minnesota (ss) at Fort Myers, 1:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers vs. Texas at San Antonio, 2:05 p.m. Colorado (ss) vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Arizona vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Cincinnati vs. Oakland at Mesa, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Kansas City vs. Chicago White Sox at Glen dale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Milwaukee vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Seattle vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers vs. Colorado (ss) at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. San Francisco vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 4:10 p.m.ORIOLES 11, RED SOX 5At Fort Myers Baltimore 100 001 162 — 11 14 3 Boston 000 001 400 — 5 7 1 Matusz, Roe (5), T.Berry (6), S.Johnson (7), W.Wright (8) and C.Joseph, Lavarnway; Masterson, Layne (5), Paulino (6), Work man (7), Boggs (8), Spruill (8), M.McCarthy (9), Todd (9) and Hanigan, M.Spring. W—S. Johnson. L —Boggs. HRs—Boston, R.Cas tillo (1).YANKEES 11, TIGERS 2At Lakeland New York (A) 600 010 031 — 11 11 1 Detroit 000 011 000 — 2 9 1 Warren, C.Martin (6), Whitley (7) and B.Mc Cann, Au.Romine; Simon, Nathan (4), B.Rondon (5), Chamberlain (6), Soria (7), A.Wilson (8), A.Cabrera (8) and Avila, Hola day. W—Warren. L—Simon. Sv—Whitley. HRs—New York (A), A.Rodriguez (2), Refsny der (1). Detroit, Cespedes (2).MARINERS 4, RANGERS 4At Surprise, Ariz. Seattle 000 102 010 — 4 10 1 Texas 001 010 200 — 4 6 0 Elias, Furbush (5), Wilhelmsen (6), Medi na (7), J.Saunders (9) and Sucre, Jo.Baker; D.Holland, Edwards (4), Patton (6), Claudio (7), Sh.Tolleson (7), Feliz (9) and Chirinos, Alfaro. HRs—Seattle, Al.Jackson (1), Zunino 2 (3). Texas, Moreland (2).NATIONALS 7, ASTROS 5At Kissimmee Washington 400 100 101 — 7 10 2 Houston 000 102 020 — 5 7 0 Scherzer, X.Cedeno (6), Blevins (7), H.Bell (8), Delcarmen (8) and Lobaton, Leon; Deduno, J.Buchanan (3), Qualls (5), Wojciechowski (6), K.Chapman (9) and J.Castro, Stassi. W—Scherzer. L—Deduno. Sv—Delcarmen. HRs—Washington, Harper (1), Ka’aihue (3). Houston, Valbuena (2), J.Castro (2).PIRATES SS 4, TWINS 2At Fort Myers Pittsburgh (ss) 011 010 100 — 4 7 0 Minnesota 001 100 000 — 2 6 0 Cole, Leesman (6), Lincoln (7), J.Wall (8), LaFromboise (9) and Cervelli, W.Castillo; Gibson, Boyer (5), Tonkin (7), Pryor (8) and K.Suzuki, D.Rohlng. W—Cole. L—Gibson. Sv—LaFromboise. HRs—Pittsburgh, Cer velli 2 (2).ATHLETICS SS 3, DODGERS 2At Mesa, Ariz. Los Angeles (N) 000 200 000 — 2 4 1 Oakland (ss) 001 000 002 — 3 6 0 Kershaw, Howell (6), A.Liberatore (7), Aardsma (8), B.Smith (9) and Solis, Ellis; S.Gray, B.Huntzinger (6), Zito (7) and Vogt, Carlin. W—Zito. L—B.Smith.CUBS 10, WHITE SOX 7At Glendale, Ariz. Chicago (N) 020 003 203 — 10 9 0 Chicago (A) 301 001 002 — 7 15 1 T.Wood, Schlitter (5), Motte (7), J.Ortiz (8), Rosscup (9) and D.Ross, Teagarden; Noesi, Duke (5), Asencio (6), Albers (7), Da.Jen nings (8), Putnam (9) and Flowers, Kottaras. W—Schlitter. L—Albers. HRs—Chicago (N), A.Giansanti (1), Alcantara (1), D.Ross (1), Tea garden (1).ATHLETICS SS 3, ROCKIES 2At Scottsdale, Ariz. Oakland (ss) 011 000 100 — 3 8 0 Colorado 002 000 000 — 2 10 0 J.Chavez, Clippard (5), P.Venditte (6), R.Alvarez (8), Fe.Rodriguez (9) and Phegley, Bry. Anderson; J.De La Rosa, N.Gonzalez (3), E.Butler (4), Kahnle (7), S.Oberg (8), Ja.Diaz (9) and Hundley, McBride. W—P.Venditte. L—E.Butler. Sv—Fe.Rodriguez.PIRATES SS 6, PHILLIES 5At Bradenton Philadelphia 012 002 000 — 5 10 0 Pittsburgh (ss) 000 103 011 — 6 15 0 Miguel Alfredo.Gonzalez, Giles (4), Hollands (6), Neris (6), Diekman (8), J.Gomez (9) and Rupp, R.Garcia; Worley, Richard (6), Scahill (9) and S.Valle, T.Sanchez. W—Scahill. L—J. Gomez. HRs—Philadelphia, Asche (2), Bo gusevic (3). Pittsburgh, P.Alvarez (2).METS 5, CARDINALS 4At Port St. Lucie St. Louis 000 202 000 — 4 11 0 New York (N) 002 012 00x — 5 9 1 Wacha, Maness (5), Tuivailala (6), J.Walden (7), Rosenthal (8) and E.Easley, T.Cruz; B.Co lon, C.Torres (5), Goeddel (6), Carlyle (7), Rice (8), Familia (8), Mejia (9) and Monell, Plawec ki. W—Goeddel. L—Tuivailala. Sv—Mejia. HRs—St. Louis, S.Moore (1). New York (N), Cuddyer (4).BREWERS 5, DIAMONDBACKS 3At Phoenix, Ariz. Arizona 100 200 000 — 3 6 1 Milwaukee 300 010 10x — 5 12 0 Cahill, Nuno (5), J.Barrett (7), J.Ramirez (8) and Gosewisch, Lalli; J.Nelson, Jeffress (4), Blazek (6), Roenicke (8), D.Goforth (9) and Lucroy, Centeno. W—Jeffress. L—Nuno. Sv—D.Go forth. HRs—Milwaukee, Braun (1).MArlins 5, Braves 1At Jupiter Atlanta 000 100 000 — 1 6 0 Miami 000 003 11x — 5 8 1 W.Rodriguez, Avilan (6), W.Perez (6) and Flores; Haren, A.Ramos (6), Dunn (7), Morris (8), Cishek (9) and Saltalamacchia, Solano. W—A.Ramos. L—W.Perez.Pro hockeyNHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 72 45 20 7 97 191 159 LIGHTNING 72 44 21 7 95 233 185 Detroit 70 38 21 11 87 202 189 Boston 71 36 24 11 83 189 183 Ottawa 70 35 24 11 81 202 185 PANTHERS 71 32 25 14 78 175 196 Toronto 72 27 39 6 60 189 230 Bualo 71 20 44 7 47 135 238 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers 69 44 18 7 95 207 159 N.Y. Islanders 72 43 25 4 90 222 203 Pittsburgh 71 39 22 10 88 197 177 Washington 72 39 23 10 88 212 177 New Jersey 71 31 29 11 73 163 180 Philadelphia 73 29 29 15 73 188 210 Columbus 71 32 35 4 68 190 223 Carolina 70 26 35 9 61 162 193 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA St. Louis 71 45 20 6 96 219 172 Nashville 72 43 21 8 94 205 176 Chicago 70 43 21 6 92 203 158 Minnesota 71 39 25 7 85 201 178 Winnipeg 71 36 23 12 84 198 189 Colorado 70 33 26 11 77 189 195 Dallas 71 33 28 10 76 220 230 Pacic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 72 45 20 7 97 211 197 Vancouver 70 40 26 4 84 199 191 Calgary 71 39 27 5 83 209 186 Los Angeles 70 34 22 14 82 188 175 San Jose 71 35 28 8 78 199 199 Edmonton 71 19 39 13 51 167 243 Arizona 71 21 42 8 50 147 236 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Thursday’s results Winnipeg 2, St. Louis 1, SO San Jose 4, Toronto 1 Montreal 4, Carolina 0 Ottawa 6, Boston 4 PANTHERS 3, Detroit 1 Washington 3, Minnesota 2 Dallas 2, Pittsburgh 1 Calgary 4, Philadelphia 1 Columbus 6, Vancouver 2 Colorado 5, Arizona 2 Friday’s results New Jersey 3, Bualo 1 LIGHTNING 3, Detroit 1 Colorado at Anaheim, late Today’s games St. Louis at Minnesota, 2 p.m. Columbus at Calgary, 4 p.m. Vancouver at Los Angeles, 4 p.m. San Jose at Montreal, 7 p.m. Toronto at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Boston at PANTHERS, 7 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at New Jersey, 7 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Carolina, 7 p.m. Washington at Winnipeg, 7 p.m. Bualo at Nashville, 8 p.m. Chicago at Dallas, 8 p.m. Pittsburgh at Arizona, 9 p.m. Philadelphia at Edmonton, 10 p.m. ECHL EASTERN CONFERENCE East Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Florida 61 42 13 2 4 90 228 178 Reading 62 40 16 4 2 86 226 179 So. Carolina 63 38 18 1 6 83 195 144 Orlando 61 32 22 4 3 71 201 184 Greenville 64 33 27 1 3 70 187 194 Elmira 62 30 25 0 7 67 164 180 Gwinnett 62 17 39 3 3 40 151 225 North Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Toledo 60 41 13 4 2 88 236 152 Fort Wayne 61 40 15 2 4 86 213 172 Kalamazoo 62 31 26 2 3 67 194 201 Wheeling 60 30 28 1 1 62 178 180 Cincinnati 61 27 28 1 5 60 161 178 Indy 62 25 28 4 5 59 167 197 Evansville 62 14 40 5 3 36 151 233 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Allen 62 40 14 5 3 88 245 182 Quad City 63 31 25 4 3 69 178 164 Tulsa 61 32 25 1 3 68 217 209 Wichita 62 30 24 2 6 68 192 202 Rapid City 62 31 26 2 3 67 186 184 Missouri 61 23 31 4 3 53 155 195 Brampton 61 21 37 3 0 45 159 243 Pacic Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Idaho 63 41 17 2 3 87 218 162 Colorado 63 39 21 0 3 81 215 181 Ontario 61 35 17 4 5 79 191 156 Utah 62 30 24 5 3 68 176 190 Alaska 60 29 24 3 4 65 198 196 Bakerseld 62 24 30 3 5 56 178 217 Stockton 64 19 44 1 0 39 173 255 Note: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. Thursday’s results Orlando 4, Gwinnett 3, SO Greenville 5, Cincinnati 2 Brampton 3, Reading 2, OT Friday’s results Greenville 4, Cincinnati 1 Wheeling 2, Elmira 1, SO South Carolina 4, Indy 0 Toledo 3, Missouri 1 Reading 6, Brampton 3 Kalamazoo 4, Fort Wayne 3 Allen 4, Wichita 3 Florida 3, Evansville 1 Bakerseld at Utah, late Quad City at Rapid City, late Colorado at Idaho, late Alaska at Ontario, late Today’s games Gwinnett at Orlando, 7 p.m. Indy at Greenville, 7 p.m. Cincinnati at South Carolina, 7:05 p.m. Wheeling at Elmira, 7:05 p.m. Kalamazoo at Toledo, 7:15 p.m. Missouri at Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m. Tulsa at Wichita, 8:05 p.m. Florida at Evansville, 8:15 p.m. Alaska at Ontario, 9 p.m. Bakerseld at Utah, 9 p.m. Quad City at Rapid City, 9:05 p.m. Colorado at Idaho, 9:10 p.m.Pro basketballNBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic W L Pct GB Toronto 41 28 .594 — Boston 30 38 .441 10 Brooklyn 28 39 .418 12 Philadelphia 17 52 .246 24 New York 14 55 .203 27 Southeast W L Pct GB x-Atlanta 53 16 .768 — Washington 40 28 .588 12 Miami 32 36 .471 20 Charlotte 29 37 .439 22 Orlando 22 49 .310 32 Central W L Pct GB Cleveland 45 26 .634 — Chicago 42 28 .600 2 Milwaukee 34 35 .493 10 Indiana 30 38 .441 13 Detroit 24 44 .353 19 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest W L Pct GB Memphis 48 21 .696 — Houston 46 22 .676 1 San Antonio 43 25 .632 4 Dallas 44 26 .629 4 New Orleans 37 31 .544 10 Northwest W L Pct GB Portland 44 23 .657 — Oklahoma City 39 30 .565 6 Utah 31 37 .456 13 Denver 26 44 .371 19 Minnesota 15 53 .221 29 Pacic W L Pct GB x-Golden State 54 13 .806 — L.A. Clippers 44 25 .638 11 Phoenix 36 33 .522 19 Sacramento 22 45 .328 32 L.A. Lakers 17 50 .254 37 x-clinched playo spot Thursday’s results Minnesota 95, New York 92, OT Houston 118, Denver 108 Phoenix 74, New Orleans 72 Utah 80, L.A. Lakers 73 Friday’s results Philadelphia 97, New York 81 Orlando 111, Portland 104 Miami 108, Denver 91 Brooklyn 129, Milwaukee 127,3OT Cleveland 95, Indiana 92 Chicago 108, Toronto 92 Oklahoma City 123, Atlanta 115 Memphis 112, Dallas 101 San Antonio 101, Boston 89 Charlotte at Sacramento, late New Orleans at Golden State, late Washington at L.A. Clippers, late. Today’s games Brooklyn at Indiana, 7 p.m. Chicago at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Phoenix at Houston, 8 p.m. Portland at Memphis, 8 p.m. Utah at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.TransactionsBASEBALLAmerican League CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Agreed to terms with OF Adam Eaton on a ve-year contract through 2019. CLEVELAND INDIANS — Optioned INF Erik Gonzalez to Akron (EL). Optioned OF Carlos Moncrief to Columbus (IL). Reas signed LHP Nick Maronde and OF James Ramsey to their minor league camp. DETROIT TIGERS — Optioned RHPs Jose Valdez and Drew VerHagen, INF Dixon Machado, and OF Daniel Fields to Toledo (IL) and OF Wynton Bernard to Erie (EL). Assigned RHP Tim Melville and C Miguel Gonzalez to their minor league camp. HOUSTON ASTROS — Assigned INF Matt Duy, INF Nolan Fontana, INF Colin Moran, C Roberto Pena, RHP Jason Stoel, OF Preston Tucker and RHP Alex White to their minor league camp. MINNESOTA TWINS — Optioned RHPs Alex Meyer and Michael Tonkin to Rochester (IL). NEW YORK YANKEES — Optioned OF Tyler Austin, RHP Danny Burawa and LHP Jose De Paula to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL) and OF Mason Williams to Trenton (EL). Reassigned RHP Wilking Rodriguez to their minor league camp. SEATTLE MARINERS — Optioned LHP Lucas Luetge, C John Hicks, INF Ketel Mar te, INF Jesus Montero, OF James Jones and OF Stefen Romero to Tacoma (PCL). Reas signed to RHP Justin Germano, LHP Rafael Perez, INF D.J. Peterson, INF Patrick Kivlehan and OF Franklin Gutierrez to their minor league camp. National League CINCINNATI REDS — Optioned RHP Matt Magill, RHP Keyvius Sampson and OF Kyle Waldrop to Louisville (IL). MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Optioned RHP Taylor Jungmann and RHP Corey Knebel to Colorado Springs (PCL). Assigned C Adam Weisenburger to their minor league camp. NEW YORK METS — Optioned RHPs Noah Syndergaard and Cory Mazzoni to their minor league camp, Reassigned C Kevin Plawecki and RHP Jon Velasquez to their minor league camp. PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Optioned RHP Nick Kingham and C Elias Diaz to Indianapolis (IL). SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Optioned RHP Chris Heston, RHP Cody Hall and OF Jarrett Parker to Sacramento (PCL). Reas signed INF Mitch Delno to their minor league camp. American Association LAREDO LEMURS — Released INF Devin Goodwin. SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS — Signed RHP Patrick Johnson. Can-Am League OTTAWA CHAMPIONS — Signed OF Francisco Sosa. Frontier League FRONTIER GREYS — Named Alex Ferguson bench coach. JOLIET SLAMMERS — Signed RHP Sam Moore to a contract extension. Signed 1B Chris Serritella.BASKETBALLNational Basketball Association LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS — Signed F Jordan Hamilton for the remainder of the season. WNBA ATLANTA DREAM — Signed G Jasmine Thomas to a multiyear contract. FOOTBALLNational Football League CLEVELAND BROWNS — Signed WR Dwayne Bowe. MIAMI DOLPHINS — Signed RB LaM ichael James, QB Matt Moore and Louis Delmas to one-year contracts. NEW YORK GIANTS — Signed DE George Selvie. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Agreed to terms with LB Nate Irving. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Signed DT Ahtyba Rubin. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Signed P Andrew Wilder. TENNESSEE TITANS — Announced the retirement of president and CEO Tommy Smith.HOCKEYNational Hockey League NHL — Fined Montreal D P.K. Subban $3,000 for diving during a March 12 game against Ottawa. ARIZONA COYOTES — Recalled F Justin Hodgman from Portland (AHL). BUFFALO SABRES — Recalled C Mikhail Grigorenko from Rochester (AHL). Assigned F Tim Schaller and D Chad Ruhwedel to Rochester. LOS ANGELES KINGS — Activated D Alec Martinez from injured reserve. NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Recalled F Viktor Arvidsson from Milwaukee (AHL). WINNIPEG JETS — Agreed to terms with F Jimmy Lodge on a three-year entry level contract. American Hockey League ALBANY DEVILS — Signed F Max Novak to an amateur tryout agreement. MILWAUKEE ADMIRALS — Signed RW Eric Robinson to an amateur tryout con tract. ECHL GWINNETT GLADIATORS — Promoted Joe Gelderman to vice president and gen eral manager of business operations. READING ROYALS — Announced F Cam Reid was loaned to Adirondack (AHL).SOCCERMajor League Soccer D.C. UNITED — Loaned MF Collin Mar tin, D Jalen Robinson, D Luke Mishu and G Travis Worra to Richmond (USL) for the 2015 season. SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC — Waived F Kevin Parsemain. SPORTING KANSAS CITY — Loaned G Jon Kempin to San Antonio (NASL). COLLEGE FAYETTEVILLE STATE — Named Michael J. King assistant athletics director of marketing and development. HOBART — Promoted Michael Green to oensive line coach. LIU BROOKLYN — Announced women’s basketball coach Gail Striegler will not re turn for 2015-16 season. WINSTON-SALEM STATE — Named Ari el V. Germain director of marketing.SoccerMAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER EASTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GA New York City FC 1 0 1 4 3 1 Orlando City 1 0 1 4 2 1 Columbus 1 1 0 3 2 1 D.C. United 1 0 0 3 1 0 Toronto FC 1 1 0 3 3 3 Philadelphia 0 0 2 2 3 3 New York 0 0 1 1 1 1 Montreal 0 1 0 0 0 1 Chicago 0 2 0 0 0 3 New England 0 2 0 0 0 5 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GA FC Dallas 2 0 0 6 4 1 Los Angeles 1 0 1 4 4 2 Seattle 1 1 0 3 5 3 San Jose 1 1 0 3 3 3 Houston 1 1 0 3 1 1 Vancouver 1 1 0 3 2 3 Real Salt Lake 0 0 2 2 3 3 Portland 0 0 2 2 2 2 Colorado 0 0 1 1 0 0 Sporting Kansas City 0 1 1 1 2 4 NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie. Friday’s results No games scheduled Saturday’s results Montreal at New England, 3 p.m. FC Dallas at Philadelphia, 4 p.m. New York City FC at Colorado, 4 p.m. Vancouver at Orlando City, 7:30 p.m. Portland at Sporting Kansas City, 8:30 p.m. Houston at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Today’s games D .C. United at New York, 5 p.m. Chicago at San Jose, 7 p.m.TennisBNP PARIBAS OPEN Friday At The Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, Calif. Purse: Men: $7.1 million (Masters 1000); Women: $5.38 million (Premier) Surface: Hard-Outdoor Singles Men Quarternals Roger Federer (2), Switzerland, def. To mas Berdych (9), Czech Republic, 6-4, 6-0. Milos Raonic (6), Canada, def. Rafael Nadal (3), Spain, 4-6, 7-6 (10), 7-5.BoxingFIGHT SCHEDULE Today At Rostock, Germany, Juergen Braehmer vs. Robin Krasniqi, 12, for Braehmer’s WBA light heavyweight title. Thursday At Hialeah (Fla.) Park Race Track (ESPN2), Breidis Prescott vs. Fredrick Lawson, 10, welterweights. March 28 At Motorpoint Arena, Sheeld, England (SHO), Kell Brook vs. Jo Jo Dan, 12, for Brook’s IBF welterweight title; Adam Etches vs. Sergey Khomitsky, 12, middleweights; Oleksander Yegorov vs. Gavin McDonnell, 12, for Yegorov’s European junior feather weight title; Willie Limond vs. Chris Jenkins, 12 super lightweights. At Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas (SHO), Jhonny Gonzalez vs. Gary Russell Jr., 12, for Gonzalez’s WBC featherweight title; Jermell Charlo vs. Vanes Martirosyan, 10, junior middleweights. At Lima, Peru, Carlos Zambrano vs. Daniel Ramirez, 12, for the interim WBA feather weight title. At TBA, Mexico, Carlos Cuadras vs. Luis Concepcion, 12, for Cuadras’ WBC super yweight title. April 4 At Moscow, Denis Lebedev vs. Youri Kalen ga, 12, for Lebedev’s WBA cruiserweight title. At Pepsi Coliseum, Quebec City (CBS), Adonis Stevenson vs. Sakio Bika, 12, for Stevenson’s WBC light heavyweight title; Artur Beterbiev vs. Gabriel Campillo, 10, light heavyweights; Kevin Bizier vs. Carlos Molina, 10, welterweights. April 11 At Barclays Center, Brooklyn, N.Y. (NBC), Daniel Jacobs vs. Caleb Truax, 12, for Jacobs’ WBA middleweight title; Danny Garcia vs. Lamont Peterson, 12, welterweights; Andy Lee vs. Peter Quillin, 12, for Lee’s WBO mid dleweight title. April 16 At Osaka, Japan, Shinsuke Yamanaka vs. Diego Santillan, 12, for Yamanaka’s WBC bantamweight title. | SCOREBOARD | QUICK HITSTEXAS READY TO DUMP HIGH SCHOOL STEROID TESTINGAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas appears likely to shelve its high school steroids testing program that state ofcials once touted as a model for the rest of the country. Even those who pushed for the program in 2007 call it a colossal misre. The state spent $10 million testing more than 63,000 public school students and caught just a handful of cheaters. Some critics say the program was poorly designed to catch the drug users they insist are slipping through the cracks. If the program loses its funding this summer, New Jersey and Illinois will have the only statewide high school steroids testing programs in the U.S.TENNISFederer rolls, Nadal upset by Raonic: In Indian Wells, Calif., Roger Federer defeated Tomas Berdych 6-4, 6-0 and Milos Raonic outlasted Rafael Nadal 4-6, 7-6 (10), 7-5 in a nearly three-hour marathon to set up a semifinal showdown at the BNP Paribas Open. Federer improved to 15-1 this year, with his only loss coming against Andreas Seppi in the third round of the Australian Open.SOCCERReal Madrid meets Atletico in Champions League quarterfinals: In Nyon, Switzerland, Real Madrid will take on crosstown rival Atletico Madrid in the quarterfinals of the Champions League, and that could be bad news for the 10-time winners. Also, 2013 champion Bayern Munich will face FC Porto, Paris SaintGermain and Barcelona will meet again after playing in the group stage this season, and the final match-up pits Juventus against Monaco. In the Europa League, defending champion Sevilla and Russian side Zenit St. Petersburg, the two strongest teams remaining in the Europa League, were matched up in the quarterfinals. Sevilla will host the Russian club in the first leg on April 16, with the return leg on April 23. After eliminating Inter Milan in the last 16, Bundesliga club Wolfsburg is up against former UEFA Cup winner Napoli, another Serie A club. The sides have never met in Europe before. Dnipro of Ukraine will take on Belgian club Bruges, while Fiorentina will hope to extend its unbeaten record in four meetings with Dynamo Kiev in the final matchup. JUDICIARYSharper charged with rape: Five years after reaching the NFL pinnacle by earning a Super Bowl ring with the New Orleans Saints in an All-Pro season, Darren Sharper is looking at a long stretch in prison after his lawyer said Friday the former safety reached a plea agreement that will settle rape charges involving at least nine women in four states. His Los Angeles attorney, Blair Berk, said Sharper would enter pleas in the Los Angeles and Phoenix areas on Monday that would resolve allegations there and in New Orleans and Las Vegas.. In Fall River, Mass., two men accused of acting with former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez in the slaying of a friend of his behaved strangely days following the man’s death, witnesses testified in Hernandez’s murder trial. Prosecutors allege Hernandez, Ernest Wallace and Carlos Ortiz picked Odin Lloyd up from his Boston home and drove him to a North Attleborough industrial park, where he was shot to death. Hernandez has pleaded not guilty to the June 2013 killing. VETERANS HOST MIAMI TONIGHTIn a game rescheduled from an away contest, the unbeaten Florida Veterans will face the Miami Sharks tonight at Franz Ross Park at 6 p.m. The Veterans go into the United Football Federation contest with an 8-0 record.
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The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 www.sunnewspapers.net SP Page 7 TAMPA — Alex Killorn scored a tiebreaking goal midway through the third period, Ben Bishop made 30 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 on Friday night. Tampa Bay also got goals from Anton Stralman and from Steven Stamkos, who got his 40th this season on late empty-netter. The second-place Lightning hold an eight-point advantage over the Red Wings in the Atlantic Division. Tomas Tatar scored for the Red Wings, who have lost 6 of 8. Killorn put the Lightning ahead 2-1 by beating Jimmy Howard from the low slot off nice passes by Victor Hedman and Jonathan Drouin about halfway through the third. Tampa Bay has outscored opponents 90-59 during the third period, and are 12-3-3 when the game is tied after two periods. LIGHTNING 3, RED WINGS 1Detroit 0 1 0 — 1 LIGHTNING 0 1 2 — 3 First Period—None. Second Period, LIGHTNING, Stral man 7 (Hedman, Palat), 1:22. 2, Detroit, Tatar 26, 6:57 (pp). Third Period, LIGHTNING, Killorn 15 (Hedman, Drouin), 10:31. 4, Tampa Bay, Stamkos 40 (Boyle, Palat), 19:32 (en). Shots on Goal—Detroit 13-11-7. LIGHTNING 11-14-7. Goalies— Detroit, Howard. LIGHTNING, Bishop. A— 19,204 (19,204). T— 2:32.Devils 3, Sabres 1: In Buffalo, N.Y., Steve Bernier scored twice, including the 100th of his career, in leading New Jersey over Buffalo. Scott Gomez and Adam Henrique set up both goals in helping New Jersey improve to 3-0-1 in its past four. Jordin Tootoo also scored for the Devils (31-29-11).Killorn, Bolts top Red Wings NHL ROUNDUP Bishop makes 30 saves in Lightning winBY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BRUINS AT PANTHERSWHO: Boston (36-24-11) at Florida (32-25-14) WHEN: Today, 7 p.m. WHERE: BB&T Center, Sunrise TV: Fox Sports Florida RADIO: No local affiliateBRUINS AT LIGHTNINGWHO: Boston (36-24-11) at Tampa Bay (44-21-7) WHEN: Sunday, 5 p.m. WHERE: Amalie Arena, Tampa TV: Sun Sports RADIO: 970 AM Pirates breeze past MantasBy GARY BROWNSUN CORRESPONDENT ENGLEWOOD — There has been quite a turnaround for the Port Charlotte High School boys tennis team this season. Two years ago, Lemon Bay defeated the Pirates twice. Last season they split and this season the Pirates swept their two meetings. They blanked the host Manta Rays 7-0 Friday afternoon, winning all ve singles matches in two sets and winning the doubles matches easily in pro-sets. “We’ve had a pretty good season,†Port Charlotte coach Scott Toney said. “We have a lot of depth and some good teamwork. We’ve got four starters back from last season and that helps. We also defeated Charlotte this season for the rst time in a long time, at least as long as I can remember and I’ve been coach for four years.†The Pirates (3-3) were led by J.P. Coogan at No. 1 singles. Coogan defeated David Kappelmann 6-2, 6-0. Coogan then teamed with Parker Murno to win the No.1 doubles match 8-2 over Kappelmann and Erik Johansen. Murno defeated Liam Ryan 6-2, 6-0 at No. 2 singles to raise his record to 4-2. Matt Amontree, another veteran from from last season’s Pirates squad, topped Bailey LaVallee 6-1, 6-0 at No. 3 singles to raise his record to 2-3. In the no. 2 doubles match, Amontree and Derek Botts teamed to defeat Ryan and Lavallee 8-4. “We have a young team this season,†said Lemon Bay coach Tony Geraci said. “Believe it or not, we have three guys on our team who had never played tennis before until six weeks ago. We won the district title two years ago, but have lost seven players to graduation the past two years.†Lemon Bay (3-5) will play in the District 2A-11 tournament Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at Avon Park. Port Charlotte will host North Fort Myers Tuesday in their last regular season match before taking part in the District 3A-11 tour nament Thursday and Friday at Charlotte High School. PORT CHARLOTTE 7, LEMON BAY 0At Lemon Bay High School, Englewood Singles: J.P. Coogan d. David Kappelmann 6-2, 6-0; Parker Murno d. Liam Ryan 6-2, 6-0; Matt Amontree d.Bailey Lavallee 6-1, 6-0; Ethan Katz d. Erik Johansen 6-4, 6-3; Matt McGee d. Matt Josephson 6-1, 6-0. Doubles: Murno-Coogan d. KappelmannJohansen 8-2; Derek Botts-Amontree d. Ryan-Lavallee 8-4. BOYS TENNIS: Port Charlotte 7, Lemon Bay 0 UP NEXTPort Charlotte: Vs. North Fort Myers, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m. Lemon Bay: District 2A-11 tournament, Wednesday support him in a District 7A-11 matchup. Three Tarpon pitchers combined on a onehit shutout with Tyler Yeager’s bleeder just past the third baseman with one out in the sixth inning off Robert Oettinger the only Riverdale hit on the night. Charlotte coach Lavell Cudjo said he needed to get Ranson back on the mound after a rough outing Tuesday at Fort Myers, where he allowed the three hitters he faced to reach base. “It was important to get Matt on the horse. He was struggling a little bit after his injury, so the best way to get his condence back is to get him back on the hump,†Charlotte coach Lavell Cudjo said. “He’s getting back to the old Ranson.†Ranson, who had been resting his shoulder after straining it before the season, put it all together against the Raiders. He struck out three and got help from the defense with two double plays. Ranson’s only trouble was in the fth, when he walked two batters with two outs before getting a grounder back to the mound to end the threat and his night. “I felt condent going in. I threw a good bullpen session and rested over the break. I got more reps, I felt more comfortable, the defense made plays behind me and we scored some runs. It was a good team effort,†Ranson said. Charlotte (4-6, 2-4) got the only run it needed in the rst inning. Christian Faldetta led off with a triple and scored on Shane LeMaster’s grounder to rst. Riverdale (7-7, 3-2) got great work from Matt Doden, who was almost as fantastic as Ranson, allowing just one run and three hits through ve before back-to-back walks knocked him out in the sixth. Charlotte blew the game open off reliever Levi Humphries. After Austin Crespo walked to load the bases, Ethan Vaughn grounded to short. The throw to second got past the second baseman for a two-run error. Oettinger hit a sacrice y later in the inning to make it 4-0. Oettinger pitched the sixth and to one batter in the seventh before Tyler Kruse nailed it down. Crespo had two hits and scored a run. Faldetta scored twice. “We’re moving forward, if we keep playing the way we’re playing and stay clean, we have a chance,†Kudjo said.CHARLOTTE 4, RIVERDALE 0Riverdale 000 000 0 — 0 1 1 Charlotte 100 003 0 — 4 4 1 Matt Doden, Levi Humpheries (6) and Kev in McIltrot, Matt Ranson, Robert Oettinger (6), Tyler Kruse (7) and Wes Wilkinson. W: Ranson (1-0), L: Doden (2-3). Top hitter: Austin Crespo (C) 2-2, run. Christian Faldet ta (C) 1-2, triple, 2 runs.RANSONFROM PAGE 1 coach Larry Pope, who served as a volunteer assistant for 18 years until his death in September 2013. “He was truly an incredible man. He did it all around here,†said Lemon Bay coach Kim Pinkham. “He met girls on a Sunday at 5:00 if that was the only time they could come out to work. He’d wake up in the middle of the night sometimes with an idea, ‘Oh we should try this!’ He didn’t miss anything. “A lot of the younger girls weren’t lucky enough to know him,†continued Pinkham. “But the older girls and the alumni... everybody knows him. Every team we play says, ‘Oh where’s that coach?’ “So just to be able to say you know, he’s gone, but we now have a eld in his name is pretty exciting.†Eighteen former Lemon Bay players were on hand for the pre-game festivities along with Pope’s wife and children. Pope got involved with the team when his daughter Kristin began playing for the Mantas. “He coached with me for ten years,†said Pinkham. “He also coached the little league Englewood Bombers teams. And it’s not just pitchers from here. We’ve faced pitchers from other schools that he worked with. He wasn’t just all about Englewood. It was about the game and helping kids get better.†Once the game started, North Fort Myers (13-1) jumped out to a 6-0 lead with two runs in the second and four in the third. The Mantas nally got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the third when Aimee Holt was hit by a pitch and was sacriced to second. Brooke Clemens followed with a base hit to score Holt, and Brooke Kvaternick doubled to drive in Clemens and make it 6-2. The Red Knights added four more runs in the sixth to increase their lead to 10-2. Lemon Bay (7-6) got one run back in the bottom of the frame as Summer Jones reached rst on an error by right elder Mckenzie Corbitt, then advanced to third on a throwing error by shortstop Marion Reed. Rayne Wells drove in Jones with a sacrice y to center. The Mantas got two more runs in the bottom of the seventh. Clemens singled with one out and Kvaternick followed with a home run over the left eld fence to make it 10-5.NO. FORT MYERS 10, LEMON BAY 5No. Fort Myers 024 004 0 — 10 19 2 Lemon Bay 002 001 2 — 5 8 0 Mackenzie Peterson and Shelby Coyne. Bridget Ruhl, Ashton Werden (6) and Brooke Clemens. W Peterson LRuhl. Leading hitters: Melinda Thinon (NFM) 4-4, run, 5 RBI: Coyne (NFM) 4-4, 2B, 2 runs; Clemens (LB) 3-3, 2 runs, RBI; Brooke Kvaternick (LB) 2-4, 2B, HR, run, 3 RBI. Re cords; North Fort Myers 13-1, Lemon Bay 7-6.FIELDFROM PAGE 1 SUN PHOTO BY JENNIFER BRUNOThe Lemon Bay High School softball team holds up a banner in the honor of Larry Pope, whose name will be bestowed to the eld where he used to coach. Thomas Quigley, M.D. Board Certified Eye Physician & Surgeon complete medical exam with one of our board certified eye doctors includes prescription for eyeglasses, and tests for cataracts, glaucoma and other eye diseases. O f f e r a p p l i e s t o n e w p a t i e n t s 5 9 y e a r s a n d o l d e r . Offer Does Not Apply To Freedom And Optimum Health Plan Participants. 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Page 2 www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 Feeling FitCEO Derek Dunn-Rankin President and Publisher David Dunn-Rankin Feeling Fit Publisher Leslee Peth lpeth@sun-herald.com 941-205-6400 Feeling Fit feelingfiteditor@sun-herald.com 941-206-1134 Medical Advertising Executive Anthony Feroce 941-258-9527 aferoce@sun-herald.com Medical Advertising Executive Bibi R. Gafoor 941-258-9528 bgafoor@sun-herald.com Medical Advertising Executives Fort Myers Daniel Dykes ddykes@sun-herald.com 941-205-6409 Columnists and Contributors Laureen Albrecht Barbara Bean-Mellinger Judy Buss Carisa Campanella Tom Cappiello Patricia Garlausky Horwell Renee LePere Bob Massey Ted Robedee Gretchen SunderlandDeadlines Support group listings are published as space permits. To have your group included, send the information to feelingfit@sun-herald.com. News briefs and announcements must be received by noon on Monday to be included in Saturday’s edition of Feeling Fit. Contact feelingfit@ sun-herald.com or call 941-206-1134.PHOTO BY SUE PAQUINBelinda Campbell and Jennifer Thompson-Kersting greeted folks as they came to the Relay For Life fundraising event at Wilson Realty.feelingfit.com According to the American Cancer Society, nding breast cancer early — before it has spread — is one of the key factors in beating the disease. Mammograms are believed to be the best way to detect breast cancer, especially in the early stages. Even women who perform self-exams regularly often cannot feel the small lump that is growing deep in the breast, but chances are good that a mammogram will detect it. Mammograms are usually covered by insurance as a preventive service. But women who are uninsured and can’t afford to pay for it themselves often go without the mammogram, putting themselves at risk. Now, the Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic has announced it can provide more mammograms, screenings and other tools for the women and men who need them, thanks to Susan G. Komen of Southwest Florida and Project Detect of Port Charlotte. Susan G. Komen has provided a grant for initial screenings, diagnostic mammograms and some additional procedures. The Riverwood Country Club Ladies’ Golf Association adopted the clinic and has raised more than $200,000 for the clinic during the past three years. “Most of the money comes from people at Riverwood, through our fundraisers,†said Nancy Tiernan, president of the board. “And we give all of it to the clinic. We don’t keep any for administration or other costs.†The group holds neighborhood giving programs, golf tournaments, dances, rafes, casino nights, silent auctions and other events. To qualify for the clinic’s services, people must meet these criteria: be Charlotte County residents, 18 years or older; meet income guidelines; and not have Medicare. When calling the clinic, ask for a free mammogram. The caller will receive an appointment to discuss their eligibility and complete a breast health initiative. Then Nursing Director Cindy Mears and Karen Honstein, the breast health navigator, will review the information and, if eligible, arrange for a mammogram at one of their partner facilities — Advanced Imaging, Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Bayfront Health Punta Gorda and Fawcett Memorial Hospital. Honstein, a registered nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, helps people navigate through the health care process. If additional screenings are needed — whether a diagnostic mammogram, ultrasound, MRI, PET scan, CT or needle scan biopsy — these are also scheduled and paid by the Komen grant. When surgery is called for, the clinic turns to partners Florida Cancer Center, 21st Century Oncology or Moftt Cancer Center. They provide in-kind services, with the surgery completed by doctors who donate their time and expertise. “We guide them every step of the way,†said Honstein. “It’s not a difcult process, but it can be overwhelming to someone who is unfamiliar with it and newly diagnosed.†Breast cancer survivor Mary Hajney was one such woman. After paying nearly $400 out of her own pocket for her routine mammogram, where a lump was detected, she then paid for a diagnostic mammogram. When a needle biopsy was recommended, she could not afford it. So she turned to the Virginia B. Andes Clinic. She had a lumpectomy and two nodes removed, followed by chemotherapy that would have cost $8,000 per treatment without the clinic’s partnerships. Like all women who come to the clinic, Hajney was given a “Hope†bag, handmade by women for Susan G. Komen. It was lled with a blanket, hat, mastectomy pillow and many other helpful and comforting items. “Where would I be without Virginia B. Andes Clinic?†Hajney shook her head. “The people who support Susan G. Komen and Project Detect may not realize how precious their time and dollars are. I am so humbled by the many giving people who helped.†For a free mammogram, call the Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic at 941-766-9570 or stop in at 21297 Olean Blvd. in Port Charlotte.Virginia B. Andes offers free mammograms to qualified patientsBy BARBARA BEANMELLINGERFEELING FIT CORRESPONDENT For the second year in a row, Team Bayfront Health was the top company to raise money for the Charlotte County Heart Walk, donating more than $21,000 to the American Heart Association and surpassing the team’s goal. More than 200 team members wearing red shirts took to the walkway. Some walked on behalf of loved ones or friends who have died from or are fighting heart disease; some walked for themselves; many participated simply to support the American Heart Association’s mis sion to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Bayfront Health is a proud sponsor of the American Heart Association’s Charlotte County “My Heart. My Life†campaign to increase aware ness about cardiovascular diseases and improve and maintain heart health. For 25 years, Bayfront Health has been leading the way in heart care in Charlotte County, and at the Southwest Florida Heart Center, 19 cardiologists and five cardiothoracic surgeons have one single focus: Helping hearts keep beating strong. For more information about Bayfront Health’s cardiac care, visit BayfrontCharlotte.com. 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Page 4 www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 feelingfit.com You have cancer. Those words change lives. Many have heard them, many more will. Carol Tedrow has cancer. Her husband died from it. It runs in her family. No one would blame her for giving up, but she refuses to do so. Now she fights a different battle. In her own way, she works at helping others who have heard those words come to grips with the reality of cancer. “When you have been diagnosed with cancer,†Tedrow said, “you have two fundamental choices. You can either give up or you can fight.†Tedrow’s personal journey began in 2007 when her husband of almost 20 years was diagnosed with stage four esophageal cancer, which had spread to other organs. He was 57. The doctors had given him three to six months to live. “Instead of giving up, Jim fought — and he fought hard,†Tedrow said. “I just couldn’t believe it. He was so inspiring.†Jim battled through the unsuccessful chemotherapy treatments. He kept his positive outlook throughout the failed experimental clinical trials. “His continued focus on the positive was infectious,†Tedrow said. “His attitude helped me and many others. It was simply remarkable.†Despite all the setbacks, Jim lived another 19 months. “He lived every day looking for the good, for what was right with life. He remained upbeat until the end,†Tedrow said. “I simply could not let that remarkable spirit die with him.†So she decided to put that portion of her life’s story to song. “I co-wrote the words with Tony Fields, a professional indie recording artist and singer of our song.†Tedrow, who now lives in Englewood part of the year, said. “Jim saw the words, but he never heard the music — but I know he would have loved it.†Doug Decker agreed to serve as the composer and arranger of the music for the words, and the song, called “Never Give Up, No Never Give Up,†became a reality. “The song has been played in many cancer centers, in a number of hospitals. I have been told so many times by cancer patients how uplifting it is,†she said. Less than two years after Jim died, Tedrow, a nonsmoker, was diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer. “I never dreamed that I would seek inspiration from the very song that I, myself, had helped write,†she said. “Jim taught me that, no matter what, life is far better lived with a positive outlook — when we seek the good and what is right with life rather than dwelling on our setbacks,†she said. “I firmly believe that he lived longer and that the life he lived after cancer was far better because of that. It is now my turn to do the same,†she said. “I am determined to bring ‘Never Give Up’ to as many people who have to deal with cancer as I can, both patients and loved ones alike.†In addition to her CD, “Hope & Faith,†which features the song “Never Give Up, No Never Give Up,†Tedrow has produced two YouTube videos encouraging others to deal with cancer in a positive manner. All can be found at www. hopedistributonllc.com or on YouTube by searching for “Carol T edrow.†Copies of the CD can be requested at CLTedrow@aol.com.Song helps cancer patients ‘Never Give Up’By KENNETH P. ANDRESENFEELING FIT CORRESPONDENT PHOTO PROVIDEDEnglewood resident Carol Tedrow has cancer and has written a song to help herself and those with similar struggles stay strong. NEWS & NOTESOstomy & Healthy Fair set for March 28Join in a fun and informative day during an Ostomy & Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 28 at the Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte. The event will feature more than 25 vendors representing various products to assist ostomates, and various speakers, including doctors, will be on hand to speak about topics related to individuals with ostomies, as well as general health needs. Other offerings include discussion groups for ostomates, individual counseling opportunities with ostomy nurses and a silent auction. Also, a free lunch will be provided to the rst 100 guests at the fair. The event is presented by the Charlotte County Ostomy Support Group. For more information, visit www.ccosg.org.Yoga Sanctuary presents workshopsJoin The Yoga Sanctuary as they welcome back Dr. Carrie Demers from the Himalayan Institute for two workshops beginning at 9 a.m. March 21 (today). First, learn about the ancient system of ayurveda, the sister science of yoga. Then learn how to incorporate yoga and lifestyle changes into your own life to help keep your heart healthy and strong. Demers will also be offering consultations, a great way to explore individual health concerns in a personal setting. For more information, visit www.theyogasanctuary.biz or call 941-505-YOGA(9642).Holistic Health Fair set for March 21Your Holistic Health Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to noon March 21 at the St. James Church Parish Hall, 1365 Viscaya Drive (off Quesada Avenue, between Forrest Nelson and Harbor boulevards), Port Charlotte. Find new ways to a healthy lifestyle through nutrition, exercise, disease management or spiritual healing. All are welcome. 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The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 www.sunnewspapers.net Page 5 feelingfit.com PHOTOS BY SUE PAQUINIz Swarey, Jake “Snake†Collins, Phil Wilson, Shirley Bailey, Dan Hoek and Paul Hubert were among the friends who came out to support the Wilson Realty Warriors Relay For Life Team, entertaining the attendees at the event with their music.Wilson Warriors take to the grill for Relay Adam Campbell and Frank Kersting grilled up many pounds of burgers and hot dogs for the event. Kersting is a recent cancer survivor. Dianne and Stan Munson came out to support the Wilson Realty Warriors Relay For Life Team. Bill and Cathi Dryburgh came to the Relay For Life fundraising event at Wilson Realty. Gene Hauer came to the event with his daughter, Vicky Heller, and her husband, Steve. adno=490752 GLEWOOD'i I T Y Fi 0 SP v n'ng to Serve Our 00Here We Grow!General Surgery/Gastroenterology4-yT Oa' !JAdam Lipkin, MD Michael Lilly, MD Melinda B. Hart, MDGeneral Surgery General Surgery Breast SurgeryNEW AND/OR SPECIALGENERAL SURGERY SERVICES:Laparoscopic Ultrasound for minimallyinvasive diagnosis & treatmentRadio frequency treatment of Liver LesionsHemorrhoidectomy (Stapled)Sentinel Node Biopsy for Breast & MelanomaReflux Treatment with Trans-OralIncisionless FundoplicationHiatal Hernia Laparoscopic RepairMinimally-invasive para-thyroidectomy &thyroidectomy", 4,,ar +JbillAnthony DiTomaso, MD Bryan Feyen, DO Donald Garrow, MDGastroenterology Gastroenterology GastroenterologyNEW AND/OR SPECIALGASTROENTEROLOGY SERVICES:Endoscopic Ultrasound for noninvasive &early diagnosis of pancreatic, esophageal,stomach and colon abnormalitiesCOMMUNITY HOSPITAL700 Medical Blvd. Englewood, FL 34223.(941) 475-6571 www.englewoodCommunityhospital.Com
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Page 6 www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 feelingfit.com feelingfit.com Say the word acupuncture, and immediately many people conjure up an image of pincushion patients with needles sticking out of them from every direction. And don’t forget the pain. Acupuncture is supposed to be really painful, right? Not so. The reality is that acupuncture is just one branch of the Chinese Medicine umbrella, and it’s not even the most important branch. Needling a patient is the most visible form of Chinese Medicine, but there is much more going on behind the scenes. An acupuncture physician not only treats patients with acupuncture, but educates patients on the ve pillars of Chinese Medicine in order of importance: Diet, exercise, bodywork, herbal medicine and acupuncture.DietYour acupuncturist knows that food is medicine; that’s why it is top of the list of the ve pillars. With every bite of food, a person is either ghting disease or fueling it. And people eat way more than they get acupuncture. Just because diet is the top pillar doesn’t mean a person has to convert to veganism or give up their favorite food to be healthy. If Chinese Medicine had one keyword, it would be balance. When it comes to diet, that means creating meals that look like a rainbow, with a variety of color and avor, including meat as a garnish, not a main dish. That also means not feeling guilty about eating “sinful†foods once in a while, either, because being healthy shouldn’t be a painful sacrice. Hydration is also a part of the rst pillar. It’s a rare person who couldn’t improve their intake of water. As part of your ofce visit, your acupuncture physician will sit down with you and offer nutritional suggestions, but not a diet, tailored to your health goals.ExerciseThe goal of Chinese Medicine is to keep “qi†moving. The basic denition of qi is energy and oxygen. You need both to stay healthy. Gentle movement improves energy and circulation, keeps the mus cles toned and the joints well-lubricated. Your acupuncturist will need to know what your daily activity levels are, and may suggest incorporating more movement into your day. Tai chi and yoga are excellent ways to care for the whole body in low-impact ways, but your acupuncturist will make suggestions based on what’s best for you. It’s up to you to also talk with your other health care providers and develop an activity routine best suited for your needs. Remember, qi equals energy, movement and life. The more you move, the more you can maintain good health.BodyworkThe third pillar of Chinese Medicine is bodywork, and that’s no surprise, because brains are hardwired to respond to touch. People thrive on healthy touch. Regular therapeutic massage and chiropractic helps the body respond to stress more efciently and keeps the joints mobile. In America, acupuncturists do not practice the chiropractic aspects of Chinese bodywork unless they are dual licensed. However, other forms of bodywork are included in their scope, and that could be tui na (Chinese massage), cupping, acupressure, etc. Many acupuncturists are also dual licensed in massage as well.Herbal medicineHere’s where people’s perception of Chinese Medicine starts meshing with the reality of the ve pillars. Herbal medicine is a big part of Chinese medicine, and it’s considered to be a less invasive form of treatment than acupuncture. Your acupuncture physician is trained to provide guidance on what herbs and supplements are appropriate for a patient’s needs, but it’s important that a patient be honest about every thing they take, from pharmaceutical medicines, to herbs, supplements and over-the-counter-medications. All of these play a big part in creating the chemical landscape in a patient’s body, and not everyone should be taking herbs or extra supplements. Just because Dr. Oz thinks something is awesome does not mean it’s awesome for you. Seek guidance from your team of medical professionals, including your acupuncturist, before you try something new.AcupunctureFinally — the needles! This is what people envision when they think of Chinese medicine. It’s not voodoo, you don’t have to change religions or even believe the needles will work in order to have a good treatment. Acupuncture works on what are called channels, or meridians, which are lines of energy that are connected to specic physiological functions. These physiological functions are not grouped or named in Western medical terms, but they do conform to specic patterns that your acupuncturist is trained to look for. These meridians cover the entire body, usually starting or ending in the face, hands or feet. After 5,000 years, we can nally see them by injecting radioactive dye or using ultrasound. These meridians travel in the spaces between fascia, or the connective tissue that covers all muscles and organs in a three-dimensional web. Nothing is wasted in the human body, not even the spaces. Acupuncture physicians use their knowledge of these channels to give specic instructions to a patient’s nervous system by placing hair-thin, solid and sterile needles in specic locations. Each time a patient gets an acupuncture treatment, they are getting an individually written computer health program written just for them. The brain picks up the instructions and then begins to run the program. Sometimes results show quickly; some times it takes several sessions, depending on how much malware a patient has. Acupuncture is a lot like going to the gym. A patient can’t work out once, lose 20 pounds and never have to exercise again. Acupuncture is just one tool to help patients re-balance their physiological functions. Connecting the pillars of healthThe bottom line is that there is no magic cure or one solution that xes everything. It takes a good balance of the ve pillars to create a solid foundation for good health. Like work and taxes, health is an investment that everyone spends time on sooner or later. Chinese medicine is a proven map to good health, no matter what pillar a patient nds themselves on at any given time. Nicole Noles is an acupuncture physician at New Hope Chiropractic in Port Charlotte. She has bachelors degrees in alternative medicine and professional health sciences, with a masters in traditional Chinese medicine. Email her at nnoles88@gmail.com. Chinese Medicine is more than just needlesBy NICOLE NOLESSHENSATIONAL SUPPORT NEWS & NOTES Tour de Cure warmup ride on March 22The Bicycle Center of Port Charlotte is offering a 10-mile warmup ride for Tour de Cure at 8 a.m. March 22 at the Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area, located at exit 158 (Tuckers Grade) off Interstate 75 in Punta Gorda. The forested ride is great for newcomers, as there is little trafc and it takes place in a closed loop, enabling peo ple to turn around and return to the start. Participants should travel east on Tuckers Grade and turn right at the rst road once you enter the wildlife area. Cyclists will meet on the right, near the restrooms. Reservations are requested. Contact Brenda Menendez at bmenendez6@comcast.net or 941-916-9746 for details. Free yoga classes in Punta GordaFree community yoga classes are being offered twice a week throughout the month of March at The Yoga Sanctuary, 112 Sullivan St, Punta Gorda. The sessions, led by the studio’s teachers-in-training are offered from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. In lieu of a class charge, the individual instructors are asking participants to donate to the session’s designated charity. The remaining community classes, and their corresponding instructor and charity, are listed below: March 24: Tami Daniels — Guardian ad Litem. March 26: Wen Leu — American Cancer Society. For more information, stop by the studio, visit www.theyogasanctuary.biz or call 941-505-YOGA(9642). NEWS & NOTES B O A R D C E R T I F I E D P L A S T I C S U R G E O N B OARD C ERTIFIED P LASTIC S URGEON Laser Tattoo Removal THE PATIENT AND ANY OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS A RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAYMEN T, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR PAYMENT, FOR ANY OTHER SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT THAT IS PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE ADVERTISEMENT FO R THE FREE, DISCOUNTED FEE, OR REDUCED FEE SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT. C H R I S T O P H E R G . C O N S T A N C E , M D , F A C S C HRISTOPHER G. C ONSTANCE , MD, FACS www.chrisconstance.com (941) NEW-LOOK FREE Cosmetic Surgery Consultation adno=50481106 301 W. 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The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 www.sunnewspapers.net Page 7 feelingfit.com The Royal Palm Retirement Centre, 2500 Aaron St, Port Charlotte, celebrated National Chili Day with an old-fashioned Chili Cook-off on Feb. 27.Chili Cook-off heats up the competition at Royal Palm PHOTOS BY BETSY WILLIAMSResident Doris Litcheld entered the Chili Cook-o. Cinnamon and a dash of nutmeg helped spice up the chili entered by Loretta Citrino. Her recipe took rst place in the Royal Palm Retirement Centre’s Chili Cook-o. Trudi Grinell, Del Strawser and Ruby Obarr were among the residents who entered the contest. Resident Mike Kirsch, who placed second in the resident category, gives a thumbs-up to the camera. His brother Kevin Kirsch and his wife, Tammy, joined him for the event. adno=50478177 111111111110. Rozales Swanson, M.D.Cardiothoracic Surgeon14;1iHr rt u n terYour heart is their life's work.Life-saving cardiothoracic surgery is available in our community.Widely regarded among the country's best cardiothoracic surgeons,Florida Advanced Cardiothoracic (F.A.C.T.) Surgery Southtreats patients with heart failure and other high-risk issues, aswell as those with less serious cardiac conditions. From coronaryartery bypasses to implanting ventricular assist devices, theexpertise you need is right here in Charlotte County.F.A.C.T. Surgery South is currently accepting new patients.Call 941-206-0325 to schedule an appointment.F.A.C.TSurgerySouth2380 Harbor Boulevard I Port Charlotte, FL 33952FACTSurgery.comThe team at F.A.C.T. Surgery South, Wing Yeen, M.D., Cristiono Faber, M.D.,Christiano Caldeira, M.D., Rozales Swanson, M.D., and Robert Hooker, M. D,provide a full range of treatments for patients with heart and lung disease.
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Page 10 www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 feelingfit.com If you have trouble walking due to injury or illness, but need to perform cardiovascular exercise, the last place you want to be is on a treadmill. Or, at least, a conventional treadmill. But there’s a device that is allowing both athletes and patients to walk or run for extended periods of time with virtually no stress to their joints. It’s called the AlterG AntiGravity Treadmill, and its claim to fame is that it can remove up to 80 percent of your body weight from your joints. “This machine is phenomenal for rehab,†said Rusty Starcher, a certified occupational therapy assistant at Signature HealthCARE of Port Charlotte, 4033 Beaver Lane. “We have patients who have trouble with pain. They can’t typically use the walker because their hands hurt so much. The AlterG supports them fully. We use it extensively with our pulmonary rehab folks because they don’t have the lung capacity to tolerate being on a treadmill. But we can offload their weight and they’re still working, the physical activity is still being done.†The AlterG was initially developed for use by high-level athletes such as long-distance marathon runners. Running for long periods of time puts a lot of impact on the joints, which could lead to damage. The AlterG removes that stress. “If you were injured — say you tweak an ankle before a race — you could still maintain your cardiovascular fitness through training,†said Chris Forst, AlterG’s U.S. director of sales in the South. “You can reduce your body weight and still work through the injury because the reduced body weight eliminates the pain. “It’s in the medical world because therapists said this would be great for people who aren’t runners — for lower-extremity orthopedic patients after surgery or neurological patients who have a difficult time walking at full body weight. So it has exploded into the physical therapy and senior care world. It helps people get on their feet after surgery.†The AlterG’s genesis was a college entrepreneurship program in which company founder Sean Whalen was enrolled. His father was a NASA engineer who developed a patent on differential air pressure technology that would actually help astronauts experience the effects of weightless ness. The duo developed the first Anti-Gravity Treadmill in their family garage. “Companies like Nike saw it and said they want to buy it, and that’s what started us as an organization,†Forst said. The AlterG acts like a regular treadmill, in that it can be adjusted for time and speed, incline and decline. However, there is a soft plastic chamber that surrounds the unit, and is adjusted to fit anywhere from near the user’s waist to the chest. Once the user enters, the chamber is sealed and is filled with the appropriate amount of air pressure required to simulate buoyancy. “The air pressure is what reduces the patient’s body weight,†Forst explained. “It feels like you’re in a pool, but there’s no liquid around you — just air pressure.†“The downside of being in a pool is if the patients have an open wound, disease or infection, they can’t go in the pool,†Starcher said. “But we can cover the wound and still put you in the AlterG.†The therapist can dial in exactly how much air pressure goes into the chamber to take the user from 100 percent of his or her body weight all the way down to 20 percent, and everything in between. “So if a younger person has a knee replacement, their knee might not be in pain at 63 percent,†Forst said. “But someone elderly with the same situation might need to go to 41 per cent to eliminate the pain. Everyone is different.†The sides of the chamber have clear windows, and there are fore and aft cameras that show the user’s legs. This way, a therapist can look for any anomalies in the user’s stride or gait, and make recommendations to correct it. Also, the user can see what his or her feet are doing. “It’s like walking on air,†Forst said. “It helps you maintain fitness even without an injury or help you recover after an injury or neurological condition, and do it in a safe environment so you can get back to work or doing what you like to do for sports.†The AlterG can be found in more than 6,000 locations around the world. In Florida, there are more than 100. At Signature HealthCARE, patients are able to use the machine for not only inpatient but outpatient rehab, if so indicated by their condition and their physician’s treatment plan. In fact, patients are welcome to make an appointment to try the AlterG to see if it meets their needs. “It’s not just for seniors,†Forst emphasized. “It’s helping a wide range of people — from little kids with cerebral palsy to 99-year-old stroke patients. It helps arthritis patients, post-surgical patients, people with fractures. (Pro basketball star) LeBron James uses it. Everybody uses it.†For details on the AlterG AntiGravity Treadmill, visit www. alterg.com. For more information on Signature HealthCARE of Port Charlotte, contact 941-625-3200 or visit http://shcofportcharlotte.com. 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The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 www.sunnewspapers.net Page 11 feelingfit.com Ever wonder how old you really are? Odd question, but if you think about it, your body age is a better indicator of health and longevity than chronological age alone. No matter your age or fitness level, anyone can use a body-age assessment to provide a benchmark measurement of where they stand today. Body-age assessments measure strength, flexibility, cardiac function, body composition, blood pressure, body mass index, eating habits and blood chemistry to calculate an overall fitness level. “The report evaluates your test results in each category, ranking them according to age and gender norms,†explains Sean Conway, wellness and fitness specialist with Lee Memorial Health System. It also provides exercise and nutrition advice for decreasing your body age to improve your health and quality of life. Tom Bronson is a prime example of turning back the clock. In April of 2013, the Cape Coral resident took part in the first Complete Health Improvement Program offered through Lee Memorial Health System. CHIP uses the assessments to track progress. “There it was in black and white, a rude awakening,†says Bronson. At 64, his first assessment placed him 10 years senior. Wellness Center specialists showed Bronson how to use various machines to achieve the recommendations listed in his assessment, and CHIP taught him how to eat a healthy, nutritious vegetarian diet to fuel his body. “The more I did, the better I was feeling,†he says. “You couldn’t hold me back.†Bronson has dropped more than 80 pounds and kept it off for two years. “I can’t believe the changes it’s made to my marriage, my attitude, my demeanor, my life in general,†he said. Bronson has also eliminated the need for cholesterol medication and believes he’ll be off his blood pressure pills soon. His second assessment came back at 54. That’s 10 years lower than his real age and a 20-year improvement over his original results a year prior. A prostate cancer survivor and formerly pre-diabetic, he compares the experience to winning the lottery. “I feel I’ve been given a second chance. There are things I have control over, and I’m doing what I can to be responsible for my health. It’s powerful.†Once you see and feel the results, it motivates you to push for more. This is a concept I have also embraced as part of my own fitness journey. Post-pregnancy I weighed about 170 pounds at only 5-foot-2. I would eat mindlessly. Aside from the obvious discomforts of being overweight, I had unknowingly set myself on a hypergly cemic roller coaster, gained a sizable gall stone, heart palpitations, acid reflux, an ulcer and horrible chronic anxiety. I began making simple changes — eating less junk, walking every day and parking far from entrances. Eventually I added workouts four times a week, gradually including weights. The first 30 pounds dropped off, but I eventually hit a plateau. It was around this time I was introduced to body-age assessments. After losing all that weight I thought I’d fall somewhere in my late 20s. Eye opener: I tested at 36. I was only one year younger than my real age. Frustrated, I started following trainers online. One in particular caught my attention. The results his clients were seeing I could only dream of, so when he offered a 12-week fitness challenge I jumped at the opportunity. After weeks of hard work and commitment to a new lifestyle, I lost another 15 pounds and fell in love with fitness. I also learned the impor tance of nutrition and sleep are highly underestimated. I had another assessment, and the results were better than expected: 22. Bronson and I no longer suffer any of the ailments we had in the past. Instead, we now have a sense of well-being, both emotionally and physically, and have more energy to enjoy life. I also found the assessment to be a great motivational tool. Progressing from 36 to 22 made me curious to see if I could hit the teens by training intently six days a week for another 12 weeks. Fitness means something different to each of us. Though we’ve both dropped decades from our body age, our approach is different. Bronson’s a vegetarian working on upper-body strength. I eat protein (a lot of it) to build lean muscle and help drop fat through weight lifting. Forming new habits isn’t easy at first, but if you find ways to incorporate physical activities and foods you enjoy, you will be more accepting to change. Sometimes the hardest muscle to train is the one between your ears. Just remember, the harder you work, the greater the rewards — and being healthier is the greatest of them all. I hit 19 last week. For more information, or to schedule a body-age assessment, contact the Wellness Center of Cape Coral at 239-424-3220 or Fort Myers at 239-343-4890.Body-age assessments paint clear picture of healthBy KAT WELCHLEE MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM PHOTOS PROVIDEDToday, Tom Bronson has shaved 20 years from his original body-age assessment. Plus, he has dropped more than 80 pounds and kept it o for two years. In April of 2013, Tom Bronson, then 64, tested 10 years older than his chronological age during a body-age assessment. 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Page 12 www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 feelingfit.com To diet or not to diet, that is the question. Let’s get real. Do you know why dieting alone does not work? Here’s why: Your metabolic rate slows down. Your body activates special fat-storing enzymes. Your body reduces its fat-burning enzymes. You lose muscle mass. The bottom line is calorie restriction, or dieting, alone is not the way to get fit. Thin is not the same as being fit. The diet mentality involves looking for a quick fix, but unhealthy diets negatively affect your mindset. Dieting tends to do the following: Keeps you preoccupied with food all day long. It forces you to focus on your weight — a number on a scale — rather than on your health and fitness. Diets perpetuate a negative self image. Dieting creates an unnatural relationship with eating and makes all food seem like an ever-present enemy that keeps you constantly on your guard. Dieting takes away control of your food choices by identifying forbidden foods. Dieting causes feelings of deprivation. Dieting causes self-defeating feelings of guilt and shame when you eat the wrong foods. So let’s take a new look at nutrition and establish new eating habits for life. Look at food as fuel. Food is the energy you need to keep your body running smoothly all day. When you think of food as fuel, the best choices become clear. Ask yourself: Am I eating this for energy or for enjoyment? Healthy eating has far-reaching effects, including weight loss and abundant energy. Good nutrition boosts your immune system, keeps your bones strong and stabilizes your moods. Your goal is not to eat in a prescribed manner for a short period of time (dieting), but to establish new eating habits for life. Calories tell you nothing about a food’s nutritional value. There are more calories in whole wheat bread than white, but white bread has no nutritional value, to say the least. Just like fat — there is good and bad fat. Eat real food. Imitation foods have been stripped of nutrients and reconstructed for convenience to last for months on a store shelf. When you eat real, you consume the original whole food in as close to its natural state as possible. Choose nutrient-rich foods that have health benefits in every calorie, instead of foods that have lots of calories but few nutrients. Eat unrefined, unprocessed and unbleached, fresh, high fiber, lean, low glycemic index, organic and additive-free. Watch out for fakes. There is a big difference between an orange and an orange-flavored drink. So now that you know dieting is not the magic bullet, you want to know what is? Of course, the magic bullet is exercise. The physical benefits of exercise are extensive and well-documented, as are the effects of exercise on mood and stress. Moving your body on a regular basis transforms your life. Exercise — even just a little bit — changes everything. So eat real, instead of dieting, and you will have the energy to get moving in the right direction.Eat real food and exercise for wellnessBy PHYLLIS GARNEAUCULTURAL CENTER OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY Toledo Blade Weight Loss opened at 17940 Toledo Blade Blvd. in Port Charlotte on Jan. 2. The practice owner is Dr. Annette Neumann, a board certied family medicine osteopathic physician. She recently moved to Florida with her husband from their native state of Michigan. She has been in the health care eld in various capacities since 1978. Originally, Neumann began her health-related career in nursing, then moved on a few years later to become a chiropractor. As her children grew up and left home, she once again made a career shift to become an osteopathic physician. In the fall of 2013, Neumann required a total hip replacement, which started her thinking of a new path she might take in medicine. At Toledo Blade Weight Loss, she utilizes appetite suppressants, HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) injections, counseling and lipotropic injections to help patients achieve their goals. For more information, visit www. toledobladeweightloss.com or call 941-889-6915.New weight loss practice in townProvided by PAUL NEUMANNTOLEDO BLADE WEIGHT LOSS rf nrtbrr nt rf rrt frt nt bn n rfr ntb nn t nnt n n r rft rrf r rn r tr f rrt ‘’’r r“r n nt nnnt t tft f “’â€â€™nrr f nb ‘r‘’ “â€â€œ ’•– ’â€â€œâ€“—““†“““– â€â€œâ€“’’– —“ —“—• “r“r’ — “–—““ r“’“ “ ““ r f n t b t r r r r “—nt r —“’““t• “rf “ “ •f–— r–— rt’–— ’–— ’–— tr “f bnnrr r ““ –’ ““f btbn bb ‘ “ â€â€” ““ ‘bnn bbr b n n rb rbb ‘ t r bb n b r •bb‘ t rb fb b‘ ttf b‘b‘ n n nrrr b‘b‘ n †•b‘b‘ t b •bb‘ t nn rb‘b t t n nn tf bb‘‘ fb b‘‘ r rrbb‘‘ nn rr• tbb rf b bb adno=50429676 enhancing minds all across town.The moreyou read,the moreyou'll know.Keep up todate withyour localnewspaper!ti A(SUN RSand weekly he.aldsAmerica's BEST Community Daily"
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The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 www.sunnewspapers.net Page 13 feelingfit.com Every ve years, a panel of experts gets together to map out how to help Americans eat a healthier diet. The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee provides recommendations for what unhealthy foods we should eat less of and what healthy foods we should be consuming more of. Often, the recommendations get swift reaction from consumer and industry groups. Kaiser Permanente dietitian Kim Tirapelle wants to help consumers understand the report. On the whole, the recommendations focus on the overall intake of the foods we eat. It isn’t just about cutting things out, but how to replace them with something that is healthy. Not surprisingly, the panel found that a majority of Americans do not eat enough vegetables, fruits, whole grains and dairy. They eat far too many processed foods, sugars, rened grains and saturated fat. So as the panel’s recommendations go through the public comment period, what might this all mean to your everyday diet? Tirapelle has these suggestions for getting a jump start on developing better eating habits: The panel is recommending that you eat no more than 2,300 milligrams of dietary sodium a day. Options: If you are buying prepared or packaged foods, pay attention to labels. Canned soups, processed meats and snack foods can be notorious for packing lots of sodium. When cooking at home, instead of reaching for the salt shaker, consider adding fresh herbs and spices. “Not only do you get the benets of antioxidants, but you also gain foods that have more avor and taste better,†Tirapelle said. The panel recommends that less than 10 percent of your total calories come from saturated fat per day. Options: Add benecial fats such as olive oil or canola oil. Eat heart healthy nuts, like almonds, walnuts and pistachios, that are high in unsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Avocados are also a good source of healthy fats. “Plus, it also adds some thickness to your meals and satiating avor,†Tirapelle said. The panel recommends consuming no more than 10 percent of your total calories from added sugars. Option: Tirapelle said that since sugary sodas are a major source of added sugars, try water with slices of strawberries, cucumber or lemon. “We don’t want you to switch from Coke to Diet Coke,†she said. “There is no nutritional value in that.†And if sweet desserts are your thing, fruits make a good substitute on their own or as a topping to other desserts, instead of frosting or glazes. Plus you get the benet of added ber and other vitamins and nutrients. Tips for creating a healthier dietBy ROBERT RODRIGUEZTHE FRESNO BEE 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast , cut into small, bite-size pieces 1 bunch spring onions, light red, white and light green parts thinly sliced 1 bunch spring garlic, white and light green parts thinly sliced 2 regular cloves garlic, minced 3 small leeks, white parts thinly sliced 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup chicken broth or white wine 8 ounces whole wheat linguine Small handful fresh parsley, chopped Salt and pepper to taste Cook the pasta per instructions and drain. Meanwhile, saut the onions, garlic and leeks in the olive oil until fragrant and soft. Remove from pan and set aside. Saut the chicken until cooked through. Add the vegetables back to the pan with some chicken broth. Toss in the pasta and warm through. Season to taste and toss in the parsley for flavor and color. This makes a very simple, quick meal with flavors unique to this season. — Kaiser Permanente CHICKEN/SPRING VEGGIE PASTA 1 pound shrimp, shelled and deveined 8 ounces whole wheat linguine 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 bunch parsley, chopped 1/2 teaspoon crushed red chilies 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper Splash of dry white wine or chicken stock Bring water to a boil in a pasta pot. Rinse and dry the prepared shrimp. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet. Stir-fry the shrimp for about 3 minutes until they are cooked through, seasoning with salt and pepper. Add the garlic and crushed red chilies just before the shrimp are done. Toss with the parsley. Add a splash or two of wine or stock. Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet. Toss it with the shrimp and heat through. Adjust the seasoning. — Kaiser Permanente LINGUINE WITH SHRIMP 6 ounces farro or other whole grain linguine 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved with the cherry tomato trick 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons crushed red chili flakes 8 asparagus spears, woody end broken off, cut into 1 and a 1/2 inch pieces 1/2 cup white wine 1/4 cup each chopped fresh oregano, basil and mint Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Bring a pot of water to a boil. Halve the cherry tomatoes by covering a container lid then holding a second inverted lid gently but firmly on top. Cut between the two lids with a sharp chef’s knife. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the tomatoes and simmer, stirring occasionally, for a couple minutes. Add the garlic and crushed chilies and simmer another minute. Add the wine and asparagus. Simmer for about five minutes until the asparagus is crunchy tender. Mix in the chopped herbs. Season to taste. Meanwhile, cook the pasta, drain, then toss with the sauce. Garnish with whole leaves of the herbs. Great with salad and crusty bread. — Kaiser Permanente TOMATO/ASPARAGUS PASTAPHOTO PROVIDEDStay away from extra salt, or sodium. FLORIDA COLON & RECTAL SURGICAL ASSOCIATES Domingo E. Galliano, Jr., M.D., FACS, FASCRS, P.A. 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Page 14 www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 feelingfit.com For most people, a regular dose of aspirin, Advil, Aleve or certain other over-the-counter painkillers can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by about one-third. But for some people, these same pills make colorectal cancer more likely. Now researchers have figured out a way to tell these two groups apart by looking at three specific spots in the vast human genome. After combing through the DNA of more than 17,000 people in four countries, the researchers identified a few genetic variants that appear to influence whether drugs like aspirin increase or decrease one’s risk of colorectal cancer. Their findings were published this week by the Journal of the American Medical Association. The study is an example of how “big science†can untangle the in fluence of genetics and the environ ment and show how the two interact to cause — or prevent — diseases, according to Dr. Richard C. Wender, the chief cancer control officer for the American Cancer Society in Atlanta. “The ability to translate genetic profiling into tailored preventive care plans for individuals is still years away,†Wender wrote in an editorial that accompanies the JAMA report. But the analysis gives scientists a clearer picture of how to get there from here, he added. Lots of research had already linked nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs — the painkillers better known as NSAIDs — with a reduced risk of the colorectal growths that can lead to cancer. But doctors aren’t sure why this is, and they’ve been reluctant to use NSAIDs for cancer prevention without a better understanding of why the drugs seem to work. So an international group of researchers mined data from 10 long-term studies that tracked people who were diagnosed with colorectal cancer, along with healthy volunteers who were matched according to age, gender and other demographic factors. All of the volunteers answered questions about their use of NSAIDs (including aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen) and DNA samples to researchers. The human genome contains about 3 billion base pairs of the DNA letters A (adenine), T (thy mine), G (guanine) and C (cytosine). In some places along the genome, there are spots where some people have one particular letter and others have another. The researchers included about 2.7 million of these places, which are called single nucleotide polymor phisms, or SNPs, in their analysis. After crunching a ton of data, the researchers identified three intriguing SNPs. When people had the common versions of these SNPs, taking the painkillers was associated with a 34 percent reduced risk of colorectal cancer. But when people had uncommon versions of these SNPs, taking the drugs offered no benefit — or else increased the risk of colorectal cancer. The first of these SNPs is known as rs2965667, and it sits on chromosome 12. In the study, 96 percent of the volunteers had two copies of “T†at that location. Among the 4 percent of people who had other combinations of letters there, those who took aspirin and/ or NSAIDs were almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer compared with those who didn’t. The story was nearly the same with a second SNP, rs10505806, which is also located on chromosome 12. In the study, 95 percent of people had two copies of “A†in that location. For the other 5 percent, those who took the painkillers were 56 percent more likely to get colorectal cancer than those who didn’t. The third relevant SNP was rs16973225, on chromosome 15, and 91 percent of the study participants had two “A†copies in that location. While this group saw an upside by taking aspirin and NSAIDs, the other 9 percent had the same colorectal cancer risk regardless of whether they took the painkillers. The locations of these SNPs give researchers some clues about how the painkillers might be fighting colorectal cancer, the study authors wrote. For instance, they named several genes near the SNPs that are thought to play a role in other kinds of cancers, or that promote the kind of inflammation that can lead to colorectal cancer. About 136,830 Americans were diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2014, and 50,310 died of the disease, according to the National Cancer Institute.Will aspirin reduce your cancer risk? Depends on your DNA, study saysBy KAREN KAPLANLOS ANGELES TIMES Discussion to address diabetic retinopathyDr. Oren Plous, a Retina Specialist with Frantz EyeCare, will discuss the causes, symptoms and treatment of diabetic retinopathy during a free seminar at noon on March 23 at the Punta Gorda ofce of Frantz EyeCare, 109 Taylor St. Call 941-505-2020 or visit bettervision. net to reserve a seat at the seminar.Jersey Mike’s Subs gives back to Golisano Children’s HospitalGolisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida is joining forces with three Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurants throughout the Fort Myers and Bonita Springs area for the fth annual March “Month of Giving†fundraising campaign. During the month of March, customers can make a donation to Golisano Children’s Hospital at any area Jersey Mike’s restaurant. The campaign culminates March 25, when 100 percent of the day’s sales at Jersey Mike’s locations nationwide will go to more than 120 different charities, including hospitals, youth organizations, food banks and more. Locally, Jersey Mike’s restaurants will donate 100 percent of the day’s sales to Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. For a list of participating restaurants in your area and for more information on our charity partners, visit www.jerseymikes.com/mog.Autism screenings offeredGolisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, in partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida, is offering a free monthly autism spectrum disorder screening for toddlers 18 months old to 5 years of age. The next screening on the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile will be held on from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 27 at the Sanctuary Outpatient Center, 8960 Colonial Center Drive, Fort Myers. Golisano Children’s Hospital offers the screenings, which are administered by an Advanced registered nurse practitioner, who has extensive training and experience in typical child development and devel opmental disorders. A physician referral is not required. To schedule a screening, call 239-343-6838.Sign up for Chocolate Fantasia 7K RunThe Foot Landing and 1-2-3 Runners Foundation are introducing The Chocolate Fantasia 7K Night Run, a funlled, chocolate-themed running event beneting The Tender Hearts Partnership. This inaugural event will take place at 8:30 p.m. March 28 in Punta Gorda. This unique 7K distance will take runners on a twilight tour of the beautiful downtown Punta Gorda waterfront. Participants will enjoy exciting chocolate-themed events during race week, including a chocolate-themed tasting garden on race day at Gilchrist Park. Organizers are expecting 400 to 500 runners and are still looking for sponsors. 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The Sun /Saturday, March 21, 2015 www.sunnewspapers.net Page 15 feelingfit.com NEWS & NOTESRec center rehab underwayBeginning Monday, the Tringali Recreation Center 3460 North Access Road, Englewood, will be under con struction for tile installation at the facility for approximately two weeks. The facility is expected to remain open during regular business hours. All patrons, including patrons who use the open gymnasium, must enter the building through the East side entrance. Please follow the signage located at the front of the building. Englewood residents can also pur chase parking passes at the Oyster Creek Regional Pool located at 6791 San Casa Drive, Englewood. The ofce is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more infor mation call 941-681-3743.Chick Chat and ChocolateJoin Chat and Chocolate Women’s Health Series with Dr. Charlene Okomski as she discusses age-related incontinence and pelvic dysfunctions in women from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Charlotte Bayfront Punta Gorda, 713 E. Marion Ave. It is free. There will be special gift for the rst 25 who register. Seating is limited so register by calling 941-637-2497.Cardiovascular diseasesDr. Christiano C. Caldeira, cardiothoracic surgeon, will be speaking about cardiovascular diseases, prevention and treatments from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, 2500 Harbor Blvd. Seating is limited so call 941-637-2497 to register.Dining with the DoctorJoin Dr. Alvaro Bada in Dining with the Doctor: The Importance of Colorectal Cancer Screenings, which will take place from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, 2500 Harbor Blvd. This is free, but seating is limited so call 941-637-2497 to register.Popping the Cork on CancerRelay For Life Port Charlotte and Lexington Manor will play host to the Popping the Cork on Cancer III wine-tasting fundraiser from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. March 26 at 20480 Veterans Blvd., Port Charlotte. Tickets are $25 each, and only 125 will be sold. The event will feature ve wines from the Orange House in Punta Gorda, along with music, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and a cork pull. For more information, call Ken Johnson at 941-625-1167, or Carol Murphy at 941-740-0104.Pedal/Play in paradise benefitTeam Punta Gorda and The Isles Yacht Club invite bicyclists of all skill levels to Pedal and Play in Paradise with proceeds to benet the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Team Punta Gorda. Sign-in and registration begins at 7 a.m. March 28, at the Laishley Park Pavilions in Punta Gorda. Rest stops will be set up along the way for morning rides, starting at 8 a.m. The City Manager’s/History Tour, begins at 1 p.m., with a cost of $20, and does not include food or rest stops, lunch may be purchased for an additional $10. As a bonus, all morning riders may participate in the City Manager’s/History Tour at no additional charge. Participants have ve bicycle rides to choose from, 15-mile, 30-mile, 62-mile, a 10-mile Mystery tour and the City Manager’s/History Tour with Punta Gorda’s city manager, Howard Kunik. Lunch begins at 11 a.m. and goes to 1:30 p.m. Enjoy live music with lunch, and a free beer, for those of legal drinking age, provided by Punta Gorda’s own Fat Point Brewery. Registration through Wednesday is $40. Day of event registration is $45.Knee and hip painTalk to Dr. Mark Davis, an orthopedic surgeon, about knee and hip pain from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. April 1 at the Medical Ofce Building at Bayfront Health Punta Gorda, 713 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. “Have your questions answered one-on-one and learn to identify var ious causes, symptoms and treatment options, including the latest procedure for total knee replacement that preserves the ligaments, including your ACL,†states the website. This is free, but seating is limited so call 941-637-2497 to register.Nutrition classBayfront Health Punta Gorda is offering a free cardiac diet nutrition class from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. April 7 at Wellness & Rehabilitation Center, 733 E. Olympia Ave., Punta Gorda. Seating is limited so register by calling 941-637-2497.Robotic surgeryJoin Dr. Domingo E. Galliano Jr. to learn about a new robotic surgery. “If you are suffering from recurrent hernias and are unsure where to go, then you may be a candidate for complex abdominal wall reconstruction,†states the website. The free event is from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. April 13 at Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte. Seating is limited so register by calling 941-637-2497.Pulmonary dietBayfront Health Punta Gorda is offering a free pulmonary diet nutrition class from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. April 14 at Wellness & Rehabilitation Center, 733 E. Olympia Ave., Punta Gorda. Seating is limited so register by calling 941-637-2497.Hip replacementJoin Dr. Nicholas Connors for dinner and to learn about robotic-assisted surgery for hip replacement. The event is from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. April 14 at Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, 2500 Harbor Blvd., rst-oor conference center, Port Charlotte.Health expoCatch Good Health Wellness and Healthy Living Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 15 at Fishermen’s Village in Punta Gorda. Admission is free. There will be free screenings, seminars and giveaways. For more information, call 941-639-8721.Plant-based dietJoin Dr. Jaimela Dulaney to learn about how a plant-based diet can reduce your risk of heart disease. The free event is from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. April 15 at Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte. Seating is limited so register by calling 941-637-2497.March for BabiesThe March of Dimes will hold its March for Babies on April 18 in Laishley Park in Punta Gorda. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 9 a.m. For more infor mation, go to www.marchforbabies. org/event/CharlotteCounty.Nutrition classBayfront Health Punta Gorda is offering a free cardiac diet nutrition class from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. April 21 at Wellness & Rehabilitation Center, 733 E. Olympia Ave., Punta Gorda. Seating is limited so register by calling 941-637-2497.Alzheimer’s and dementiaJoin Dr. Saeed Shahzad for dinner and information about signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia in a loved one. The event takes place from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. April 23 at Medical Ofce Building at Bayfront Health Punta Gorda, 713 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. Seating is limited so call 941-637-2497 to register.Nutrition classBayfront Health Punta Gorda is offering a free cardiac diet nutrition class from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. May 5 at Wellness & Rehabilitation Center, 733 E. Olympia Ave., Punta Gorda. Seating is limited so register by calling 941-637-2497.ONGOING Blood pressureFree blood pressure screenings are available from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte.Stroke screeningCharlotte State Bank & Trust and Fawcett Memorial Hospital will be partnering to offer a free stroke screen ing series throughout the community. For dates, times and locations, call Consult-A-Nurse at 941-624-4441. Reservations are required. 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Saturday, March 21, 2015 Page 1Funny what you can discover in Port Char lotte and Punta Gorda. A couple of weeks ago, I happened to ride out to the eastern boundary of Charlotte County on Bermont Road. There I discovered that Florida Tracks & Trails is looking good and almost ready to open. Their huge rst three-day concert with Reba McEntire, Billy Currington and Hank Williams Jr. is April 24-26, and it’s a good bet they’ll discover they are ready. If you go by the Charlotte Sports Park, you’ll discover the Tampa Bay Rays are in residence for Spring Training. Sadly, for me at least, I discovered Joe Maddon’s RV is nowhere to be found. Earlier this year, we discovered we weren’t going to be having a Block Party in downtown Punta Gorda, and that the Florida International Air Show was not going to happen this spring. But we soon discovered there is plenty to do in Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte. And there are many ways to discover, as you’ll nd in this section. Like on a bike. Court Nederveld is our regular computer expert, but he is also a cycling expert who wrote about how to discover Charlotte via two (or three) wheels. A good way to do this would be via Pedal and Play in Paradise, a huge bike event which is March 28 this year. Christy Feinberg, who writes our popular “Live Like a Tourist†column and was the main force in putting together this guide, contributed pieces on birding and the relatively new hobby of geocaching, both of which can take you from one end of our community to the other. There’s lots more to discover, including our wonderful restaurants, pubs, live music, parks, waterfront, our unique retail shops and opportunities for tness. And at the end of each day, there is an opportunity to discover and enjoy the sunset, as writer Rusty Pray shows us. So, whether you’re here for your rst winter, or entertaining guests from up North, or a local who grew up here, consider this your ticket to discover Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda for yourself. And if you want to know more about Florida Tracks & Trails, you can easily discover Steve Smith’s story about it inside this magazine. Funny the things you’ll discover in Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda C HRIS P ORTER Executive Editor F Sun NewspapersSun Coast Media Group 23170 Harborview Road, Charlotte Harbor 941-206-1000 Derek Dunn-Rankin SCMG Chairman David Dunn-Rankin President and Publisher Chris Porter Executive Editor John Hackworth Editor Leslee Peth Advertising Director & Punta Gorda Herald Publisher 312 Sullivan St., Punta Gorda 941-205-6400Discover Port Charlotte & Punta Gorda is a supplement to the Sun. SUN FILE PHOTODiscover birding, nature, parks and much more in this special section. t A. --AMo mn1 w yw dwowwom7lar-M 'S'Ct.
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Page 2 Saturday, March 21, 2015 Every day, the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce serves as a concierge service, introducing residents and visitors to everything Charlotte County has to offer. This publication is a great opportunity to remind longtime residents about all the wonderful amenities in our community. Historic Punta Gorda is a very walkable city with restaurants, galleries and shops just steps away from each other. You can learn much about our history by visiting the historic sites such as the Freeman House, the Blanchard House museum, the History Park, the Train Depot and viewing the murals throughout the City. From downtown, walk less than a mile to Fishermen’s Village, a waterfront resort and marina with dining and shopping. It also is home to the Military Heritage Museum. Across the street from the Village is the Visual Arts Center where you can create, learn about and enjoy art. Take advantage of the city’s Bicycle Loaner Program and then bike (or walk) the Punta Gorda Harborwalk, along the shores of Charlotte Harbor, and enjoy the activities in Laishley Park and Gilchrist Park. Julie Mathis SUN FILE PHOTOWildlife is everywhere during a Babcock Wilderness Adventures tour. Discover Charlotte County for yourselfDISCOVER | 4 HOME DECOR & DESIGN f f resh Interiors Home Decor & Design features beautiful, unique options for your home. Whether you shop their boutique—which offers art, mirrors, lighting, rugs, bedding, furniture, gift items, and more!—or work with their interior designer—who has over 30 years of experience—you’ll find a FRESH perspective and unmatched customer service. Fresh Interiors is THE choice for clients who expect and demand the very best. Fresh Interiors is located in Historic Downtown Punta Gorda, at 322 Sullivan Street. (941) 347-7312 www.freshinteriorsfl.com adno=50478526 Ffx l?
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Page 4 Saturday, March 21, 2015 Stop by the beautiful Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center and learn about the concerts, plays, sports, expos and other events hosted in the rst-class facility. The Punta Gorda area is home to Muscle Car City, which features more than 200 automobiles from every era; the Redneck Yacht Club; Florida’s largest off-road park and the new Florida Tracks & Trails, a unique attraction with more than 1,000 acres of world-class outdoor recreation and year-round entertainment fun for all ages and interests. If you enjoy a more nature-based activity, visit the Peace River Wildlife Center, Babcock Wilderness Adventures, Worden Farm, the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center and Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary. Take your shopping bags to the weekend farmers markets. Be one of the hundreds of people who daily walk the bridge to Port Charlotte, continue your walk down the oak-lined street of Bayshore Live Oak Park. Head to the Port Charlotte Town Center mall and “shop Charlotte†at the many national chain stores located at the mall and in the Murdock area. Take in a baseball game at the Charlotte Sports Park, spring training home of the Tampa Bay Rays, and home to the minor league Charlotte Stone Crabs. Enjoy an afternoon at the Sun Flea Market and take the children to Kidstar Park. Recreational and educational activities are the core of the Cultural Center of Charlotte County, just as tness and child care are to the Charlotte County Family YMCA. The county can boast about a fantastic park and recreation department that manages more than 66 parks and facilities, libraries, special events, concerts, classes, skateparks, disc golf and more. The Arts & Humanities Council, the “Chamber of the Arts†promotes local artists, music, theater, visual arts, dance, writers and more than 40 cultural organizations. Please stop by the Chamber’s ofces in Port Charlotte (2702 Tamiami Trail) and in Punta Gorda in the Freeman House (311 W. Retta Esplanade) or visit our website at www.charlottecountychamber.org and pick up brochures from local businesses and organizations, a calendar of events that highlights something to do almost every day, a detailed Community Guide and a Business Directory that you can use as your yellow pages. Our members have agreed to abide by a Code of Ethics, so you’ll feel condent when using their products or services. You’ve discovered Charlotte County, now be an ambassador for our community and tell your family and friends that this is a great place to live, work, retire, volunteer and play!DISCOVERFROM PAGE 2 SUN FILE PHOTOSSue Paderewski Carman (left) and JoAnne McLoughlin enjoy a game of pickleball at Gilchrist Park. The Visual Arts Center, at 210 Maud St., is across from Fishermen’s Village in Punta Gorda. G e o r g e S . A l l e n , L M T George S. Allen, LMT adno=50477826 Massage Therapy by Pete, Inc. Lic #MA559532 8 8 6 T a m i a m i T r . # 7 , P o r t C h a r l o t t e 2886 Tamiami Tr. #7, Port Charlotte( o n 4 1 N o r t h , J u s t P a s t P o r t C h a r l o t t e B l v d ) (on 41 North, Just Past Port Charlotte Blvd)M o n . – F r i . 9 a m – 7 p m ; S a t . 9 a m – 5 p m Mon.–Fri. 9ampm; Sat. 9ampm 2 0 Y e a r s E x p e r i e n c e 20 Years Experience R e l i e v e t i g h t m u s c l e p a i n Relieve tight muscle pain I n c r e a s e e n e r g y a n d m e n t a l a l e r t n e s s Increase energy and mental alertness D e e p m u s c l e t h e r a p y Deep muscle therapy( 9 4 1 ) 2 3 5 1 9 9 7 (941) 235-1997 CDo inc?? 9 METV? JJ V s.20 Years ExperienceRelieve tight muscle painIncrease energy and mental alertnessDeep muscle therapy2886 Tamiami Tr. #7, Port Charlotte(on 41 North, Just Pest Port Charlotte BNd)Mon.-M. 9am-7pm; Set. 9am-5pm
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Page 6 Saturday, March 21, 2015 Saturday, March 21, 2015 Discover dining in CharlotteSUN FILE PHOTOSDebra Kirkendahl and Connie Nowell enjoying a weekend night out on the town at Prime Serious Steak in Port Charlotte. Kevin and Max Doyle enjoy a pint of Guinness outside their pub, The Celtic Ray in Punta Gorda. McDonnell M c D o n n e l l Dermatology M E D I C A L D E R M A T O L O G Y M EDICAL D ERMATOLOGY PHOTOTHERAPY RASH PSORIASIS ECZEMA SKIN CANCER ACNE C O S M E T I C S E R V I C E S C OSMETIC S ERVICES F ACIALS CHEMICAL PEELS Mild to mid depth WRINKLE RELAXERS Botox , Dysport FILLERS Juvederm , Perlane and Restylane L A S E R S E R V I C E S L ASER S ERVICES RED & BROWN SPOTS Correct sun damage HAIR REDUCTION A more permanent solution to unwanted hair FRACTIONATED C02 & FACIAL RESURFACING Reduces signs of unwanted aging Restores tone & glow to face 25097 E. Olympia Avenue, Suite 202, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 ( 9 4 1 ) 2 0 5 3 3 7 6 (941) 205-3376 McDonnellDermatology.com Jonelle K. McDonnell, M.D. Nora A. Davis, M.S., ARNP-BC Gift Certificates Now Available adno=50481028 "7N,-MEDICAL DERMATOLOGY? (p4I1) 205=3376Don't forget to reccle Your espapers.0 Saturday, March 21, 2015 Page 7 SUN FILE PHOTOSMembers of the Banjo Bash provide some entertainment for music lovers at the Ice House Pub in downtown Punta Gorda. In the back ground, you can see the dartboards that make up another favorite pub pastime. Brian O’Flaherty and Lee Caglioti-O’Flaherty stand outside their Ravenous Rhino food truck, which is often serving in Port Charlotte, Deep Creek and Punta Gorda. Events, restaurants, artists & more!Facebook.com/SunCoastLetsGo A large crowd gathered at the Nav-A-Gator Grill and Marina in Lake Suzy to watch an episode of Animal Planet’s “O the Hook†featuring two Lake Suzy residents, Andy and Jayson Franklin, on a gator hunt along the Peace River. Cassie Vowell oers up the classic burger and wings at the Port Charlotte Bualo Wings & Rings location near the Port Charlotte Town Center mall. M E D I C A L P A V I L I O N MEDICAL PAVILION C L I N I C CLINIC 2525 Harbor Blvd., Suite 102, Port Charlotte, FL Monday-Friday 8AM 7PM Saturday 9AM 3PM 941.629.9190 WWW .M EDICAL P AVILION C LINIC . NET High quality, affordable healthcare is available six days a week with or without an appointment. Their physician-supervised medical staff will provide patients with health maintenance and illness prevention services. F L U S H O T S A V A I L A B L E N O W A C C E P T I N G M E D I C A I D F LU SHOTS AVAILABLE NOW ACCEPTING MEDICAID Accepting Patients age 3 and Older Providers Left to Right: Michael Lawson, ARNP, FNP-BC, Michelle Fede, ARNP, FNP-BC, David S. Ballestas, M.D. adno=50478196 if.1l? f rte. i y.. , ?• • _, t1 C DDQ= [PAM LDOO NFLU SHOT* AVAII AFI I 0 NOW ACCT PIIfJC LII (71CAIn
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Page 8 Saturday, March 21, 2015 The city of Punta Gorda has traveled such an incredible journey in the last few years. So much has changed, and so much has been added. Driving into the city, from whichever direction, you are immediately aware of the city’s progress. With its core ripped out by Hurricane Charley in 2004, the scars of that day are barely noticeable these days. The city has blossomed with an abundance of new businesses and a huge variety of events and festivals — all of this achieved with a “can-do†attitude. The Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce has tripled in size in the last few years — a testament to the engine that drives businesses to open their doors in the city. Our visitors are amazed at how vibrant the place is — not a week goes by without a new event or program going on to entertain, educate or tantalize our guests. We asked our constituents what they think sets Punta Gorda apart from other cities and they said: We are a culinary destination. We boast more than 50 independently operated restaurants, catering to every palate, from ne dining to waterfront dining, to dining with dogs to sandwiches and snacks. A comprehensive list can be found on our award-winning website — www.puntagordachamber. com — in the “Business Directory†section. We are a destination for the “arts.†We can boast a wide variety of galleries and craft locations. Our Visual Arts Center is a major draw and a shot in the arm to our local economy. Twice a year, the chamber plays host to an Arts and Crafts fair along the length of Sullivan Street in our historic downtown area. The Visual Arts Center welcomes artists from around the world to the Peace River Arts Festival, and Fishermen’s Village regularly welcomes arts and crafts fairs. Every time there is such an event in Punta Gorda, the crowds pour in. Our festivals and events: We are truly Punta-Palooza! Starting in January and running throughout nearly every weekend in season and most weeks out of season, there is a festival or two going on in our area. We as a chamber play host to the award-winning annual Wine & Jazz Festival, and we partner in many others. We also partner with our own Downtown Merchants Association to collaborate on Oktoberfest, Gallery Walk (the third Thursday of each month) and the weekly Farmers Market on Taylor Street (in front of the Historic Charlotte County Courthouse). We support a plethora of other events in and around our city — PirateFest, Haunting on the Harbor, July Fourth, RibFest, Taste of Punta Gorda, the Charlotte Harbor Regatta, the Peace River Seafood Festival, Country Fest — the list goes on. This year, the Chamber has added a brand-new event — the Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival set for June 12-13 at Punta Gorda: Boasting fine dining, arts, eventsJohn Wright Punta Gorda ChamberEVENTS | 9 SUN FILE PHOTOMindi Abair hoists her sax skyward to belt out some funky blues during the Punta Gorda Wine & Jazz Festival in Laishley Park. Gale West RescueMe Massage Call 941-235-9800 Your Facial Specialist Acne & AntiAging Facials New Client Special 10% discount MM25914 adno=50482035 =N?7? -?k`?F,_;?a
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Saturday, March 21, 2015 Page 9 the History Par k on Shreve Street, bringing together the very best in blues music (Sena Erhardt, Seth Walker and local favorite Frank Greathouse), craft breweries from all of our surrounding areas and BBQ masters who are all on-site to tempt your taste buds. Mark your calendars and enjoy everything that Punta Gorda has to offer. The city is lauded far and wide, receiving numerous awards and acknowledgments for being the “Best of†the best marina, the best farmers market, the best festi vals, the best place to retire, the best place to open a small business. The list goes on. Punta Gorda has proven itself as a great place to live, work and retire. But take it from me, don’t expect to move here and just sit back and enjoy the pool! This is one busy small town, with activities and adventures for all ages. Our nonprot network is vast, and there is always a fundraiser or two going on that you can support and enjoy. Welcome to paradise — the best-kept secret is now out. If the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce can be of any assistance to you, please give us a call at 941-639-3720, or check out our website at www.puntagordachamber. com. We are glad you found us! John R. Wright is president of the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce. He can be reached at JRWright@ puntagorda-chamber.com or 941-639-3720.EVENTSFROM PAGE 8 SUN FILE PHOTOS A crowd in Center Court listens to the Bawdy Boys during PirateFest at Fishermen’s Village. Samantha Maxwell bends the jib of the Hobie 16 as she and her partner, Bob Johnson, cross the nish during the Charlotte Harbor Regatta this year. H A V E Y O U D I S C O V E R E D HAVE YOU DISCOVERED O U R N E W L O C A T I O N OUR NEW LOCATION 2101 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte Replacement Cushions Electric Fireplaces Polymer Aluminum Wicker PVC Patio Tables & Chai rs LARGE SELECTION TO CHOOSE FROM www.ClintonCasual.com 941.255.5799 L O O K F O R O U R P I N K U M B R E L L A LOOK FOR OUR PINK UMBRELLA All Sectionals are discounted through the end of March Now Open 7 Days A Week Mon-Fri 10-6 Sat 10-4pm Sun 12-4pm adno=50482040 fl1&V1L YEIIJ 00SCOVEREDOUR LATN ' V _ '_Jam{ i ' floullCLINT ASUALPATIO & CrREPLA
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Page 10 Saturday, March 21, 2015 PHOTO PROVIDEDFlorida Tracks & Trails is a 1,000-acre recre ational facility in eastern Charlotte County. Makin’ TracksBy STEVEN J. SMITHSUN CORRESPONDENT It all started as a 30-year dream in the head of Terry Cooke, a seventh-gener ation Floridian who had a passion for motocross and all-terrain-vehicle riding, but no place to enjoy them. Rachael Ketterman is marketing director for Florida Tracks & Trails, the 1,000-acre recreational facility soon to fully open on Bermont Road in Punta Gorda, about 13 miles east of I-75. She said when Cooke was a young man he and his buddies would ride their ATVs and motor bikes wherever they could, often getting themselves into trouble by trespassing on private property. “At a young age, Terry realized he needed to create a place that wasn’t all the way up into Georgia or Alabama,†Ketterman said. “He got into the construction and land-clearing business, retired at a young age and used land he had owned for years to create what is now Florida Tracks & Trails.†Billed as Florida’s only outdoor adventure and entertainment destination, FTT Adventure Park offers an American Motorcycle Association-sanctioned motocross facility, more than 80 acres of paintball elds, 22 miles of one-directional ATV trails, a beach, a zip line, RV campgrounds and a whole lot more. ATVs and paintball equipment are available for rental, Ketterman said, and the park’s entertainment grounds provide more than 56 acres of indoor and outdoor space for all types of events including a 40,000-square-foot indoor entertainment facility for concerts and shows and an outdoor festival lawn exceeding 45 acres. “The park really consists of two entities,†Ketterman said. “We’ve got our recreational park and our entertainment grounds. They both have their own gates and admission prices. We can hold some pretty massive events in our entertainment space.†One such event will be the CountryLife Music Festival, scheduled for April 24-26. Brad Maloney, founder and producer of the event, said singers Reba McEntire andTRACKS | 11 $50 OFF A WHOLE HOUSE CLEANING Residential Cleaning Licensed & Insured CNA SEEKING PRIVATE DUTY 20 Years Experience Total care available W i n g s Angel W i n g s Wings C l e a n i n g C l e a n i n g Cleaning We are BILINGUAL Keep your loved ones in a comfort of their own home.... a nursing home adno=50482123 A n fi4
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Saturday, March 21, 2015 Page 11 PHOTO PROVIDEDFlorida Tracks & Trails Adventure Park features 22 miles of one-direc tional ATV trails, an AMA-sanctioned motocross facility, a beach, a zip line, RV campgrounds and more. Chris Young will headline 18 country acts including Hank Williams Jr., Charlie Daniels, Billy Currington, Chris Weaver, .38 Special, Gloriana, Big & Rich, Jack Michael Band, Craig Wayne Boyd, Love & Theft, Grayson Rogers and Dexter Roberts. “The facility is amazing, with all its amenities,†Maloney said. “It’s an outdoor playground for people that are into motocross, paintball, zip lines. They’ve got a beach and freshwater lakes and camping. It’s just the perfect place to brand the festival.†Ketterman added park ofcials are hoping to have the entire place up and running in time for the CountryLife Music Festival. “The tracks, the trails and the paintball facility are about 98 percent completed,†she said. “There are just some minor details to attend to, such as landscaping. As for the entertainment grounds, we just got approval from the county to construct our main concession building along with our 40,000-square-foot entertainment building. But we’ll still be able to hold the music festival even if those structures are not fully completed in time. We hope to have everything completed by late April or early May.†Daily admission prices for the recreational facility for Florida residents are $30 for adults and $15 for youths between the ages of 6-12. Kids 5 and under get in free with a paid adult. Ticket prices for the CountryLife Music Festival start at $49 for a single-day pass and go up from there. For more information about the CountryLife Music Festival, log on to www.orida. countrylifemusicfestival.com. To learn more about Florida Tracks & Trails, visit www. oridatracksandtrails.com or its Facebook page at www.face book.com, then type “Florida Tracks and Trails†in the search window.TRACKSFROM PAGE 10 “The facility is amazing, with all its amenities. It’s an outdoor playground for people that are into motocross, paintball, zip lines. They’ve got a beach and freshwater lakes and camping.â€â€” Brad Maloney, founder and producer of CountryLife Music Festival Voted #1 6 Years in a Row! P O R T C H A R L O T T E P O R T C H A R L O T T E PORT CHARLOTTE G O L F C L U B G O L F C L U B GOLF CLUB 18 Holes Before 12pm $57 After 12:30pm Sat. & Sun. 2 for $90 Restaurant open to the public (Breakfast, lunch & dinner served) Florida Residents receive $ 5 00 Discount! (w/driver’s license) 2009 2010 2012 2011 2014 2013 PORT CHARLOTTE GOLF CLUB 22400 GLENEAGLES TERRACE PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA 33952-5628 PRO SHOP: 941-625-4109 OFFICE: 941-625-4100 www.portcharlottegc.com March Rates adno=50477786 PORTGOMe---------------------1 ,I ,I ,1 ,1 ,------------------------'
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Page 14 Saturday, March 21, 2015 CHARLOTTE COUNTY PARKSBASKETBALL Randy Spence Park, 4333 Kerrigan Circle, El Jobean (Port Charlotte) Harold Avenue Park, 23400 Harold Ave., Port Charlotte McGuire Park, 21125 McGuire Ave., Port Charlotte Lake Betty Park, 2215 Conway Blvd., Port Charlotte Port Charlotte Beach Park, 4500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte Higgs Park, 21400 Higgs Court, Port Charlotte Deep Creek Park, 25555 Sandhill Blvd., Deep Creek Harbour Heights Park, 27420 Voyageur Drive, Harbour Heights Gilchrist Park, 400 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. South County Regional Park, 670 Cooper St., Punta Gorda South Punta Gorda Heights Park, 11040 Pinetrail Road, Punta Gorda Bissett Park, 12455 Path Ave., Punta GordaHORSESHOES McGuire Park, 21125 McGuire Ave., Port Charlotte Port Charlotte Beach Park, 4500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte Harbour Heights Park, 27420 Voyageur Drive, Harbour Heights Bissett Park, 12455 Path Ave., Punta GordaNATURE/WALKING TRAILS North Charlotte Regional Park, 1185 O’Donnell Blvd., Port Charlotte Tippecanoe Environmental Park, 2400 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte Franz Ross Park, 19355 Quesada Ave., Port Charlotte Kiwanis Park, 501 Donora St., Port Charlotte Spring Lake Park, 3520 Lakeview Blvd., Port Charlotte Sunrise Park, 20499 Edgewater Drive, Port Charlotte Ollie’s Pond Park, 18235 Avon Ave., Port Charlotte St. Paul Linear Park, 9000 St. Paul Drive, Port Charlotte Audubon-Pennington Nature Park, 1153 Alton Road, Port Charlotte Bayshore Live Oak Park, 23157 Bayshore Road, Charlotte Harbor Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center. 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda Laishley Park, 100 Nesbit Road, Punta Gorda Gilchrist Park, 400 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. Ponce de Leon Park, 3400 Ponce de Leon Parkway, Punta Gorda Nature Park, 1623 Aqui Esta Drive, Punta Gorda Hathaway Park, 35461 Washington Loop Road, Punta Gorda Charlotte Flatwoods Environmental Park, 15801 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center, 10941 Burnt Store Road, Punta GordaSHUFFLEBOARD Higgs Park, 21400 Higgs Court, Port Charlotte Harbour Heights Park, 27420 Voyageur Drive, Harbour Heights South Punta Gorda Heights Park, 11040 Pinetrail Road, Punta Gorda Bissett Park, 12455 Path Ave., Punta GordaTENNIS Franz Ross Park, 19355 Quesada Ave., Port Charlotte Midway Park, 23023 Midway Blvd., Port Charlotte McGuire Park, 21125 McGuire Ave., Port Charlotte Harold Avenue Park, 23400 Harold Ave., Port Charlotte Port Charlotte Beach Park, 4500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte Sunrise Park, 20499 Edgewater Drive, Port Charlotte Deep Creek Park, 25555 Sandhill Blvd., Deep Creek Harbour Heights Park, 27420 Voyageur Drive, Harbour Heights Gilchrist Park, 400 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. South County Regional Park, 670 Cooper St., Punta Gorda South Punta Gorda Heights Park, 11040 Pinetrail Road, Punta Gorda Bissett Park, 12455 Path Ave., Punta Gorda SUN FILE PHOTOS There are many “Point of Interest†signs located throughout Charlotte Flatwoods Environmental Park, which is located south of Punta Gorda near Zemel Road.PARKS | 15 adno=50477849 CHARLOTTE FISH DEPOT Off Harborview Rd. Turn at Circle K gas station Go to the stop sign and you will see our market. One Dozen FREE CLAMS with every $25 purchase Exp. 05.27.15 OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK MON-SAT 23440 Janice Ave., Unit #13 Port Charlotte, FL 33980 941.391.5025 Cod Haddock Grouper Snapper Sword Cobia Triple Tail Fresh Local Seafood! Live Maine Lobsters A:6-M-6-0 AZ ?.e a
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Saturday, March 21, 2015 Page 15PLAYGROUNDS Randy Spence Park, 4333 Kerrigan Circle, El Jobean (Port Charlotte) The Learning Garden, 13577 Blake Drive, Port Charlotte Franz Ross Park, 19355 Quesada Ave., Port Charlotte Kiwanis Park, 501 Donora St., Port Charlotte McGuire Park, 21125 McGuire Ave., Port Charlotte Harold Avenue Park, 23400 Harold Ave., Port Charlotte Maracaibo Park/Kidspace, 1505 Maracaibo St., Port Charlotte Lake Betty Park, 2215 Conway Blvd., Port Charlotte Port Charlotte Beach Park, 4500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte Edgewater Park, 22410 Glass Lane, Port Charlotte Higgs Park, 21400 Higgs Court, Port Charlotte Deep Creek Park, 25555 Sandhill Blvd., Deep Creek Bayshore Live Oak Park, 23157 Bayshore Road, Charlotte Harbor Harbour Heights Park, 27420 Voyageur Drive, Harbour Heights Laishley Park, 100 Nesbit Road, Punta Gorda (interactive fountain) Gilchrist Park, 400 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. Ponce de Leon Park, 3400 Ponce de Leon Parkway, Punta Gorda South County Regional Park, 670 Cooper St., Punta Gorda Scotts Park, 6430 Scott St., Punta Gorda Carmalita Athletic Park, 6905 Florida St., Punta Gorda Bissett Park, 12455 Path Ave., Punta GordaDISC GOLF North Charlotte Regional Park, 1185 O’Donnell Blvd., Port CharlotteBOCCE Port Charlotte Beach Park, 4500 Harbor Blvd., Port CharlotteSWIMMING POOL/BEACH Port Charlotte Beach Park, 4500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte South County Regional Park, 670 Cooper St., Punta Gorda Ann Dever Memorial Regional Park, 6791 San Casa Drive, Englewood Englewood Beach/Chadwick Park, 2100 North Beach Road, EnglewoodFor more on Charlotte County parks and amenities, go to www.charlotte countyfl.gov and click on “Parks†under “Popular Links†on the left. For the city of Punta Gorda, visit www.ci.punta-gorda. fl.us/leis/park_locations.html. CHARLOTTE COUNTY PARKS Juan Ponce de Leon greets visitors to the quarter-mile boardwalk at Ponce de Leon Park in Punta Gorda.PARKSFROM PAGE 14 Boats, bicycles and the beach are all a part of a typical day at Ponce de Leon Park in Punta Gorda. William T. McKenzie Jr., DMD, MS No Charge Initial Consultation Emergencies Welcome Laser Gum Therapy Implants Extractions Scaling & Root Planing Grafting Procedures Crown Lengthening Serving Charlotte County Since 1990 629.3443 3443 Tamiami Tr., Suite D, Located in Professional Gardens Dr. William T. McKenzie, Jr. S PECIALIZING IN I MPLANTS & P ERIODONTICS IV Sedation adno=50481027 ? .ea?\c-+??? ? ??? •
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Saturday, March 21, 2015 Page 17 DOG PARKS Edgewater Park, 22410 Glass Lane, Port Charlotte Hounds on Henry Street, 557 W. Henry St., Punta Gorda COUNTY DOG-FRIENDLY PARKS (guidelines here: http://www.char lottecountyfl.com/CommunityServices/ CalendarsRecreation/DogParkRules.pdf) Bayshore Live Oak Park, 23157 Bayshore Road, Port Charlotte Harbour Heights Park, 27420 Voyageur Drive, Harbour Heights Kiwanis Park, 501 Donora Street, Port Charlotte North Charlotte Regional Park, 1185 O’Donnell Blvd., Port Charlotte Ollie’s Pond Park, 18235 Avon Ave., Port Charlotte Port Charlotte Beach Park, 4500 Harbor Boulevard, Port Charlotte Randy Spence Park, 4333 Kerrigan Circle, Port Charlotte CITY DOG-FRIENDLY PARKS (leashed and on sidewalks) Gilchrist Park, 400 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Laishley Park, 100 Nesbit St., Punta Gorda Nature Park, 1623 Aqui Esta Drive, Punta Gorda Other linear and harbor parks in Punta Gorda, and in front of IMPAC. Note: Dogs are not allowed in Ponce de Leon Park. PARKS FOR DOGS Jazz, a 3-year-old yellow lab, cools o in a pool on the big dog side of Hounds on Henry Street in Punta Gorda. SUN PHOTOS BY BETSY WILLIAMSBoth 8-months-old, Max and Sam run side-by-side around the open eld at the Edgewater Dog Park in Charlotte Harbor. Zoom, 3, on the big dog side of Hounds on Henry Street, and Tiger Lilly, 4, on the small dog side, both wait for the water hoses. 1700 T AMIAMI T RAIL , U NIT F2, P ORT C HARLOTTE ( NEXT TO C ICI ’ S P IZZA ) 1700 T AMIAMI T RAIL , U NIT F2, P ORT C HARLOTTE ( NEXT TO C ICI ’ S P IZZA ) www.apurrfectmattress.com OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY 10AM-7PM SUNDAY 11AM-5PM Locally Owned And Operated S t a r t i n g Starting a t at Adjustable Beds Queen Air Cool GelrfS t a r t i n g Starting a t at Financing Available adno=50482186 ?ECT?iygTp ' 941 Q27-5999 QIMr,
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Page 18 Saturday, March 21, 2015 Page 18 Saturday, March 21, 2015 Meet Your Punta Gorda City Council SUN FILE PHOTOMayor Carolyn Freeland says a few words after reading a proclamation proclaiming Punta Gorda Chamber Day. Standing with her are John Wright, Chamber president; Councilmember Nancy Prafke; and Vice-Mayor Kim Devine; and Councilmember Rachel Keesling. Carolyn Freelandcfreeland@ci.punta-gorda..us Kim Devinekdevine@ci.punta-gorda..us Tom Cavanaughtcavanaugh@ci.punta-gorda..us Rachel Keeslingrkeesling@ci.punta-gorda..us Nancy Prafkenprafke@ci.punta-gorda..us rfntbf with this ad Expires 09.01.15brtr rfn Specializing in Custom Therapeutic Body Work Lic # MA39051/MM18709 bf ‘r r ’ “ â€â€¢r– ~ U-Knead-A-Massage client—f rf• adno=50482125 I ? rJ lam' ? c y .,,? ` ? c rr\?AVV
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Saturday, March 21, 2015 Page 19 Saturday, March 21, 2015 Page 19 Meet Your County CommissionersKen DohertyKen.Doherty@charlotte.comChristopher ConstanceChris.Constance@charlotte.comWilliam TruexBill.Truex@charlotte.comStephen R. DeutschStephenR.Deutsch@charlotte.comTricia DuyTricia.Duy@charlotte.com SUN FILE PHOTOA dedication of a holly tree took place on the grounds of the Murdock Administration Center in honor of Grace Amodeo, who was known for her many years as a dedicated community volunteer. Charlotte County Commissioners Ken Doherty, Tricia Duy, Bill Truex, (former county commis sioner) Dick Loftus, Stephen R. Deutsch and Chris Constance pose for the ocial photo alongside Paul Amodeo, Grace’s husband. Di scover where the “Craic†i s happening The CELTIC RAY PUBLIC HOUSE Punta Gorda’ s Oldest Iri sh Pub Establi shed 1997 Lunch Served Dai l y. Ful l I ri sh Pub Menu served every day, open to cl ose 14 I mported Draughts & Ful l Li quor Bar Li ve Entertai nment: Compl ete li neup i s onl i ne. Come Enj oy Our Come Enj oy Our World Famous World Famous Fi sh n Chi ps Fi sh n Chi ps ( Icelandi c Cod) ( Icelandi c Cod) 941-916-9115 www. Celti cRay. net 145 E. Mari on Ave. , Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year , 11 AM AM adno=50478584 Witti
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Page 20 Saturday, March 21, 2015 AREA EVENTSTampa Bay Rays Spring Training Through April 3 at home Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte, 888-FAN-RAYS tampabay.rays.mlb.com/spring_ training/tickets.jsp?c_id=tb Peace River National Arts Festival March 21-22 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Laishley Park, 100 E. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Charlotte County’s premier outdoor juried fine arts show. Free parking at the Justice Center and surrounding areas. 941-639-8810 www.visualartcenter.org Placida Seafood Festival March 21-22 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fishery Restaurant Grounds, 13020 Fishery Road, Placida 941-270-2220 Extra info: Food, crab races, vendors, arts and crafts. Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt March 28 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Egg hunt begins at 11:45 a.m. Bayshore Live Oak Park, Free event for children 12 and under with physical, developmental or intellectual disabilities and their siblings/ families; arts and crafts, storytime, bounce house, face painting. To preregister your family or for more information, call 941-627-1074 Pedal & Play in Paradise Bicycling Event March 28 Laishley Park Pavilions 941-637-8326 www.pedalandplayinparadise.com Charlotte Symphony Orchestra “Vittorioso†March 29 7:30 p.m. Charlotte Performing Arts Center, 701 Carmalita St., Punta Gorda 941-205-9743 www.charlottesymphony.com SUN FILE PHOTOSStoney rubs the head of Lovett Newton, who is being held by his mother, Jessica. Charlotte Stone Crabs games are fun for the whole family. Evan Longoria bats in a spring training game at Charlotte Sports Park.EVENTS | 21 r kenny@gardinerandsonsmoving.com www.gardinerandsonsmoving.com When Quality Counts Local and Long Distance Moving Piano/Organ Moving Full Service Packing and Crating Senior Housing Relocation Licensed and Insured Fl. Reg. Mover IM2038, USDOT#1645107 Proudly Serving Charlotte, Sarasota, Manatee & Lee Counties adno=50482130 GARDINER./ 2074' ;& SON SMOVING
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Page 22 Saturday, March 21, 2015 DEMOGRAPHICS CHARLOTTE COUNTY PUNTA GORDA Estimated population: 164,736 17,172 Those younger than 5: 3.2 percent 2.3 percent Those 65 and older: 37 percent 47.9 percent Foreign born: 9.7 percent 6.8 percent Language other than English spoken at home: 11 percent 11.7 percent High school graduate or higher: 88.8 percent 95.1 percent Bachelor’s degree or higher: 21.2 percent 36.9 percent Veterans: 24,867 3,251 Mean travel time to work: 23.3 minutes 22.7 minutes Homeownership rate: 79 percent 77.5 percent Median household income: $44,378 $56,560 Persons below poverty level: 12.6 percent 11.6 percent — Information provided by the U.S. Census AREA EVENTS1-844-RIDE FTT (743-3388) www.floridatracksandtrails.com or http://florida.countrylifemusicfestival. com/index.html Port Charlotte Punta Gorda Home and Garden Show April 25-26 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center Charlotte Stone Crabs April through September Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte 941-206-HITS www.stonecrabsbaseball.com 31st Annual Mother’s Day Hibiscus Show and Plant sale 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 10 Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center 941-637-9501 Punta Gorda Blues, Brews & BBQ Fest June 12-June 14 Punta Gorda History Park on Shreve Street www.puntagordachamber.com/index. php?subcat=434 7th Annual Hooked on Habitat June 13 Laishley Park Pavilions 941-639-3162 charlottecountyhfh.org Military Heritage Museum’s Up on the Roof July 4 7 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Top floor of the Herald Court Centre, Punta Gorda 941-575-9002, reservation required. www.FreedomIsntFree.org Sullivan Streets Arts and Craft Fair Sept. 19-20 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sullivan Street, Punta GordaEVENTSFROM PAGE 21Oktoberfest in historic Punta Gorda Oct. 3 4 p.m.-9 p.m. The celebration of Oktoberfest is held in front of the Historic Courthouse on Taylor Street in Punta Gorda 941-391-4856 2015 F18 Americas Championship Oct. 17-25 Port Charlotte Beach Park The event is expected to attract more than 60 boats from around the world to Charlotte Harbor and marks the second international sailing competition to be awarded to Charlotte Harbor Regatta Inc. www.charlotteharborregatta.com — There are many more events happening around Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda, keep an eye out for details in the Charlotte Sun. SUN FILE PHOTOSAlexis Campanella, 5, enjoys the annual Hibiscus Festival in Punta Gorda. There are numerous races held in Charlotte Harbor each year. 1312 Market Circle, Unit #9, Port Charlotte 941-743-2646 w ww.blindspotetc.com Hunter Douglas Alliance Dealer Fully Licensed And Insured Best Customer Service Anywhere! Over 80% Of Our Business Is Referrals! Residential & Commercial Do Your Windows Need A Treatment For The New Year? We Manufacture Shutters, Verticals, Draperies, Sunshades & Top Treatments. MADE IN THE USA! Providing Quality Window Treatments Sales, Service And Installation Since 1983. LOWEST PRICES ANYWHERE Visit our Beautiful NEW Showroom QUICKEST TURN AROUND DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE... adno=50482036 1Ly 1.t.^r ,
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Saturday, March 21, 2015 Page 23 The Cultural Center of Charlotte County is a multifaceted community facility that offers life-enriching programs for people of all ages and interests. The Cultural Center was conceptualized in the late 1950s and early 1960s when an inux of retirees were looking for a place to exercise their minds. In 1961, Port Charlotte University (PCU) was ofcially launched in an effort to ll this need. As residents began to take classes and socialize at PCU, it became apparent that folks were also looking for entertainment and a general gathering place to enjoy one another’s company. The dedication and tenacity of several volunteers led to building the campus of the Port Charlotte Cultural Center at 2280 Aaron St., which opened for business in 1968. On-site facilities included multiple classrooms, a library and a state-of-the-art theater. That small campus has grown and changed considerably over the years, but the arts and education based anchors still remain. The Learning Place at the Cultural Center carries on with the original mission of PCU by offering an incredible array of classes throughout the year. Courses include ne arts (painting, sketching, sculpting), woodworking, languages, lapidary, pottery, dance, yoga, Tai Chi, per sonal tness, computers, technology, landscaping, shing, kayaking, golf and many more. Classes range from one-day workshops to terms of varying lengths, so there is something to t any schedule. Our current class schedule has offerings that begin in March and April, so please take a look at our schedule to see what piques your interest. The Cultural Center Theater holds an audience of 497, each of whom considers their seat the best one in the house. Our state-of-theart sound and lighting, as well as a superb technical and front of house staff/ volunteers, will make your evening memorable before the curtain even goes up. The Cultural Center Theater offers an eclectic mix of entertainment in an effort to reect the tastes of our diverse community. In the past we’ve had the good fortune of playing host to the likes of Mickey Rooney, The Platters, Bill Haley’s Comets, Gene Watson and Stephen King. Our upcoming Theater schedule has some fantastic shows and we would love to see you there. Today brings a double show day with the Sun Coast Statesman’s “Harmony Roadshow†at 2 p.m., and a charity concert at 6:45 p.m. with the talented up and coming songstress, Kate Keys and her band. The sounds of Frank Cultural Center provides arts, education opportunitiesBy AMANDA SEGURCULTURAL CENTER SUN FILE PHOTOAuthor Stephen King answers questions at the Cultural Center of Charlotte County in 2010. CENTER | 24 24700 Sandhill Blvd. Unit #3, Punta Gorda, FL 33983 941.766.0975 www.aatemperatureservices.com CAC1813211 $500 OFF Not valid on prior purchases. Must present coupon. Expires 10/15/15 $75 OFF Proudly serving all of SW Florida for over 15 years with over 25 years of experience! WELCOME BACK “Stay Cool, Save Money, Call Today!†“Air Conditioning, Heating, & Indoor Air Quality†UP TO Not valid on prior purchases. Must present coupon. Expires 10/15/15 adno=50481227 ,-___''I ?? -?? ,, .J ?v(? ?_o-a)
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Page 24 Saturday, March 21, 2015 CENTERFROM PAGE 23Sinatra come back for one show only as Tony Sands stars in “A Very Good Year†on March 22 at 3 p.m. The Learning Place Ofce and the Box Ofce share space on the Aaron Street side of the facility. Ofce hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Here you’ll be able to chat with staff and volunteers about our course offerings and theater performances. You can also pick up information including class schedules, theater show dates and upcoming events around the Cultural Center. In addition, we would be happy to sign you up for a class at the Learning Place or nd you the perfect seats for an upcoming performance in the Theater. The Cultural Center is a 501c3 nonprot organization that relies on user fees and donations to maintain our community offerings and reasonable prices. Each class that you take or show that you attend helps the Center to continue with our mission of “ enhancing the education, recreational, physical and mental well-being of the citizens of Charlotte County and beyond.†For more information or to sign up for a class or reserve theater seats over the phone, call us at 941625-4175. Theater tickets and additional information on all of our offerings are also available at www.thecultural center.com.Amanda Segur is the marketing and development manager for the Cultural Center of Charlotte County. PHOTOS PROVIDEDDave Harney instructs classes in acrylic painting at the Cultural Center’s Learning Place. There are plenty of ways to keep in shape at the Cultural Center. adno=50478339 941-624-5277 1146 Market Circle Port Charlotte, FL 33953 ccglass@embarqmail.com A F l o r i d a P r e m i e r e Glass & Mirror Specialty Establishment All phases of Glass & Mirror Windows Sliding Glass Doors Table Tops Custom Specialty Work Commercial Storefront Glass Etching Beveled & Polished Glass & Mirror Shower & Bath Enclosures VOTED #1 in Charlotte Country READERS’CHOICEAWARD 2010 2012 2011 2009 2004 2008 Lic # AAA006761 2013 2014 1 1 1 I IIVHS, CNDICfJ) 9 90/1 J Nbral`suniaan?arlv?? -,a
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Page 26 Saturday, March 21, 2015 SUN FILE PHOTOSHeidi and John Money, shown with beloved dog Charley, stroll through downtown Punta Gorda, taking in the sights and sounds of Gallery Walk. Discover Gallery Walk Bonnie Benande and Barbara Albin, longtime artists with Sea Grape Gallery, pose for a photo during Gallery Walk, which takes place in downtown Punta Gorda on the third Thursday of each month. Bonnie and Mike Rohr wander through the dozens of antique cars on the corner of West Marion Avenue and Taylor Street during Gallery Walk. Office By Day Bedroom By Night 941-743-2337(BEDS) 4014 Tamiami Trail Unit D Port Charlotte, FL 33952 It’s like adding another room without the high remodeling costs! www.MillersMurphyBed.com Price includes measurement, delivery, installation and Choice of Serta Mattress for all of Southwest Florida. Best in Town! Highest Quality! Lowest Prices!!! 2011-2013 2014 adno=50477843 JVliller's Murphy Tedand tome 0 f f icesJ'Chnrlolle Sun ( C1 Iotle sun'J w.a.r: cnok. -.r. CAUk.fi Saturday, March 21, 2015 Page 27 SUN FILE PHOTOSMembers of the Charlotte High School softball team got together to carol through downtown Punta Gorda during Gallery Walk. The ensemble was complete with Santa and one of his elves. Brenda Peck sang holiday favorites during the December Gallery Walk. Local painter Gina Battle poses for a photo with Sushila Cherian during Gallery Walk. The Lee County Pipes & Drums paraded through downtown Punta Gorda during Gallery Walk in November. The musicians made a special stop on Sullivan Street at the Purple House, the Punta Gorda oce of the Sun. P UB LI C G OL FER S W EL CO ME ! M ya kk a Pi ne s Go lf C lu b of fe rs 2 7 ho le s of u ns po il ed O ld e Fl or id a Go lf . Su pe rb p la yi ng c on di ti on s t hr ou gh ou t th e fa ci li ty ; ou tsta nd in g pu tti ng g re en s, l us h fa irw ay s an d 5 se ts o f te es o n ev er y ho le . W il d li fe a bo un ds , so b ri ng y ou r ca me ra ! O ne Y ea r Pa ss ( in cl ud in g go lf c ar t fe es ) an d Eq ui ty M em be rs hi ps a va il ab le ... bo th e xc el le nt v al ue s! 941-474-1753 adno=488842 www.MyakkaPinesGoffClub.comf?Q1F'CZut),,2550 S. R7wr Road Engk%wod, FL 34223
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Page 28 Saturday, March 21, 2015 I love music. Rock, blues, jazz, country and, yes, even some classical stuff. Mozart and Beethoven were way ahead of their time. I can recall when my older brother brought home a Victrola (remember those?) and we listened to Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Everly Brothers, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, the list goes on and on. Well, if you’re in Charlotte County, consider yourself lucky. There are numerous venues where one can kick back, enjoy your favorite drink, have a bite to eat, and listen to some great singers and bands. Here are just a few of my favorite places:Gilchrist ParkAt Gilchrist Park, you get not just one, but two nights of music — Tuesdays and Thursdays — and it’s free. “Music in the Park,†as it is called, was the brainchild of Steve Blackwell. Blackwell, the grandson of a vaudeville entertainer, taught at Charlotte High School for 34 years as an English teacher and media specialist. He was instrumental in forming the “Guitar Army,†who would meet every Thursday in the park, and invite aspiring musicians in the audience to join them on stage. The “Guitar Army†grew after Blackwell’s untimely death and still entertains people today. Thursday’s jam sessions are acoustic guitars only. On Tuesdays, musicians can bring their ampliers. Both sessions start at 6 p.m. and usually end about 10 p.m. Don’t forget to bring a chair. During season, as many as 1,300 people have attended. Gilchrist Park is located at 400 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. Simmer down with some musicBy AL HEMINGWAYSUN CORRESPONDENT SUN FILE PHOTOTuesday night musicians bring their amps when performing at Gilchrist Park.MUSIC | 29 adno=50482058 “Experience Pure Golf†KINGSWAY COUNTRY CLUB 941-625-8898 www.kingswaycountryclub.com 1 mile east of I-75 (Ext. 170 Kings Hwy) Left on Kingsway Circle 7W-
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Saturday, March 21, 2015 Page 29Fishermen’s VillageSituated on Charlotte Harbor in Fishermen’s Village, Harpoon Harry’s is a perfect spot for having a beer, sandwich and listening to some live music. With the recent remodeling, it now has a third bar located near the stage and additional seating for guests. For more than 25 years, the house band has been The BoogieMen. Led by rhythm guitarist Mike Riley, this 10-piece group will rock your socks off. Having a horn section allows them to perform hits by two of the greatest rock/jazz groups: Chicago and Blood Sweat and Tears. They’ll have you dancing the night away. Harpoon Harry’s is located in Fishermen’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. For more information, visit www.harpoonharrys.com or call 941-637-1177.Celtic RayAlthough The Celtic Ray is an authentic Irish Pub, and they feature traditional Irish bands, Kevin and Max Doyle also bring in a variety of other groups. Bands like Fiyah Wata, playing reggae music; Blues singer Joel DaSilva and the Midnight Howl; and the Rockabilly sensation The Crestliners have performed there. If you like Irish music, with some U.S. tunes in the mix, the Celtic Clan, the Bob Vesey Band and Brendan Nolan are right up your alley. But whatever you do, don’t miss the husband and wife team of Paulie and Peggy Baker, or Brigid’s Cross, who hail from Cleveland. Peggy plays the keyboard and the MUSICFROM PAGE 28 MUSIC | 30 SUN FILE PHOTOMike Riley and his band, The BoogieMen, have been performing for more than 25 years in Charlotte County. D I S C O V E R W H Y I T I S D I S C O V E R W H Y I T I S DISCOVER WHY IT IS B E S T T O S H O P W I T H U S B E S T T O S H O P W I T H U S BEST TO SHOP WITH US 0% INTEREST FOR 60 MONTHS WE ALSO OFFER NO CREDIT FINANCING 90 DAYS SAME AS CASH!!! Sertapedic Wessling Firm Mattress w/Adjustable FrameQ U E E N Q U E E N $1199 QUEEN Mattress Sets $199 R e c l i n i n g S o f a R e c l i n i n g S o f a Reclining Sofa & L o v e s e a t S e t & L o v e s e a t S e t & Loveseat Set $ 1 2 5 0 $ 1 2 5 0 $1250 BLACK OR BROWN COLORB e d r o o m S e t s B e d r o o m S e t s Bedroom Sets $ 4 9 9 $ 4 9 9 $499 BLACK OR CHERRY COLORQ u e e n Q u e e n Queen FURNITURE & MATTRESS DEPOT 1825 Tamiami Trail, F6, Port Charlotte, FL 33948 941.249.9125 www.fmdcharlotte.com Hours: Mon-Fri: 10:00AM-7PM Sat: 10AM-5PM STARTING AT adno=50482039 wom-PIZ1•
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Page 30 Saturday, March 21, 2015 bodhran, a traditional Irish drum. Paul can play a ddle like no one I’ve ever seen, with the possible exception of Charlie Daniels. And when you hear his rendition of “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,†you may change your mind. Stop in, have some fish and chips, grab a pint of Guinness, say hello to Kevin and Max, and have a blast. Celtic Ray is located at 145 East Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. For more information, visit www.celticray.net or call 941-916-9115.Visani I know what you’re thinking, Visani is a comedy club. And you’re right. But they also showcase some great musical talent as well. Many of the performers pay tribute to a variety of legendary singers such as Elvis Presley, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Frank Sinatra and Dolly Parton. If you like doo-wop, don’t miss the chance to see Uptown Express. This high-energy group features 10 members who will bring back memories from the early days of rock ‘n’ roll. Their bass singer, Gary Knight, is incredible. He sang with the Delmonicos, who opened for some of the biggest stars in the music industry. Not only can you relax and be entertained by top-notch musicians but Visani’s has an extensive menu offering homemade pasta dishes and incredible steaks. Visani Restaurant is locat ed at 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. For more information, visit www.visani.net or call 941-764-3463.JD’s Bistro and GrilleIf it’s jazz you like, look no further than JD’s Bistro and Grille. You can unwind, have a wonderful dinner and be entertained by singer Kitt Moran, who has performed with Michel Legrand, Burt Bacharach, Merv Grifn and Vic Damone. Patricia Dean, who not only sings but plays drums and has worked with Nat Adderley, Ira Sullivan, Herb Jeffries, Bobby Militello, Manfredo Fest, Kenny Drew Jr., Harry Allen and the late John LaPorta. Inuenced by jazz greats Oscar Peterson, Harry Connick Jr., and Bud Powell, Naples native Danny Sinoff, began playing the piano when he was just 2 years old. He was the headline act at Ellington’s Jazz Club on Sanibel Island. JD’s Bistro is located at 1951 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte. For more information, visit www.jdsbis troandgrille.com or call 941-255-0994.The Turtle Club and Claw Bar“Gracious Hospitality†are the two words that epitomize the Turtle Club in downtown Punta Gorda. From the tavern-style dcor when you rst enter, to the cozy feel of the bar, to the claw bar, outside to the patio, every room has a different ambiance to it. And if you’re in the mood for good music, you’ll nd it here. On Thursday nights, singer/songwriter Tommy Santelli entertains the customers with a variety of oldies and a few tunes of his own. The New Jersey native has opened for War, Otis Day, Donovan, Steppenwolf, Marshall Tucker Band, John Lee Hooker and the Allman Brothers Band. He has also appeared with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, David Lindley of Jackson Browne and David Dickey of America. An incredible guitar player, Santelli will amaze you as he plays “Dueling Banjos†from the movie “Deliverance†— behind his back. You don’t want to miss that. The Turtle Club and Claw Bar is located at 139 West Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. For more information, visit www.tur tleclubpg.com or call 941-637-9477. Charlotte County offers visitors and residents alike a wide array of clubs, bars and restaurants that showcase some of the hottest bands in Southwest Florida. The few I mentioned here are just the tip of the iceberg. Whether it be rock, jazz, country and Western, whatever, there is a perfect t for you. Like the Doobie Brothers sang, “Oh, listen to the music, Oh, listen to the music, All the time.â€MUSICFROM PAGE 29 SUN FILE PHOTOThe Wholetones perform at the Celtic Ray in Punta Gorda. murdock stones etc. Mon-Fri: 8AM-5PM Sat: 8AM-12PM Closed Sunday Landscape Supplies 7621 Sawyer Circle, South Gulf Cove 590 Prineville St., Port Charlotte WE DELIVER! BAGGED OR BULK GRANITES MULCHES SHELL LIMESTONE DECORATIVE STONE 941-698-9769 941-629-6665 POTS FIREPITS STATUES adno=50482037 ._..
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Saturday, March 21, 2015 Page 31Discover beauty and history SUN FILE PHOTOSThose attending the Farmers Market at History Park in Punta Gorda on Sundays also can tour the buildings, such as the Cigar Cottage. The Price House, once known as the Gilchrist Bed and Breakfast, often is open for tours at History Park. The Quednau -Hindman House, which used to sit on Goldstein Street, is located in History Park, 501 Shreve St., Punta Gorda. adno=50477336 The work we do at Mosaic is critical to helping feedthe world. We provide farmers with phosphate cropnutrients that enable them to produce more food onless land.Essential crop nutrients -like phosphate mined andmanufactured in Florida are responsible for 40-60percent of the crop yields farmers produce worldwide'IMAGINE A WORLD WITH That translates into more abundant and affordableHALF AS MUCH FOOD,food here at home. As our world keeps growing,Mosaic keeps working to help put food on the table,for all of us.Without crop nutrients, thatr_ would be our reality. We help the world grow the food it needs.Mosaicr hmosaicco.com/florida'Source: Agronomy Journal
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Page 32 Saturday, March 21, 2015 SUN FILE PHOTOSThe 2014 committee for the annual Boo Ball, which raises money for the Southwest Florida chapter of the American Red Cross. Supporting the Charlotte County YMCA at the Safari Party are Ron and Michele Olsen, Paul and Brenda Lynch and Ron and Debbie Monck. Above: Committee members for the Mistletoe Ball gather for a photo. The Charlotte County Homeless Coalition held its annual Mistletoe Ball at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center in Punta Gorda, with nearly 500 guests enjoying a New York City-style Christmas. Right: Belinda Campbell, Linda Wilson, Linda Pizarro, Cindy South and Phil Wilson with Team Wilson brought a poster explaining all the “Colors of Cancer†during the 2014 Punta Gorda Relay for Life. Discover Charlotte’s fundraisers Discover Charlotte’s fundraisers Discover Charlotte’s fundraisers Discover Charlotte’s fundraisers 1?yY4^7l ow46fdl,co,l(Ok gypp... 4 ?of i5 Saturday, March 21, 2015 Page 33 Co-chairs Stacy Jones and Bob Dickenson (far right) reveal the dancers for the 2015 Dancing With the Charlotte Stars compe tition. The competitors, all previous Judge’s Choice winners, are (from left), Florida Weekly publisher Mike Hearn, 2013; Juli Riley, 2014; Jason Green, 2012; Todd Rebol, 2011; attorney Cort Frohlich, 2009; and attorney Jill McCrory, 2010. SUN FILE PHOTOS South Port Square in Port Charlotte played host to the inductee ceremony for the Leadership Charlotte class of 2015. With family, friends and alumni going back to 1989 in attendance, the new class begins their journey. They are: Ceres Austria, Brian Beane, Roger Eaton, Jared Forma, Alex French, Jason Green, Patti Guerzo, Diane Harper, John Houseman, Linda Kilcullen, Martha Litson, Kim Maddy, Ashley Maher, Alexia Martin, Carla Nix, David Oliver, Lara Praizner, Gabrielle Reinick, Fletcher Rush, Osco Simpson, Tony Smith, Barb Ward, Bob White, Steve Wierhake, Norm Wilson, and co-chairs Ed Hill and Kathy Robinson. The Girls Night Out Barstool Open Back Nine, a miniature golf tourna ment at nine locations in Port Charlotte, raised funds for the Charlotte County Homeless Coalition. “Fathers with Bad Habits†are Tressa Amador, Harry Keosaian, and Clare and Gene Donaldson. Executive Director of CARE Kay Tvaroch receives a check in the amount of $12,000 from Auxiliary Chair Judith Harris. The Center for Abuse and Rape Emergencies holds an annual CARE Ball, which had a theme this year of Road to Morocco. 4,1v1 rI ?? ...CHECK AI CI•IT ' ?y\ ' ice. IJ` r -FOUR 'OIN I
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Page 34 Saturday, March 21, 2015 SUN FILE PHOTOA 150-pound tarpon takes to the air. Do you know what a tarpon is? Know your local fish Here in Southwest Florida, we have fish. Lots of fish. And many different species. While a typical moderate-sized lake in the Midwest might play host to two dozen species of fish, there are more than 250 swimming in the waters of Charlotte County. Although many of them are small or vegetarians, there are 100 or so that you reasonably might expect to find on your hook someday. Now for a really good trick: Being able to identify what you catch. This is hugely important for a number of reasons. First, many of our fish are strictly regulated with size limits and bag limits. Keeping an illegal fish out of ignorance is still against the law. If you can’t identify it, you don’t even know if it’s an edible species. And even if you let your fish go, you need to know which ones have venomous spines, sharp teeth or razor-edged gill plates. That’s right — fish here can hurt you. There’s not enough space here to teach you every species, but let’s look at some of the most likely catches.CatfishThere are two kinds of catfish in our saltwater areas. The hardhead looks a lot like the channel catfish you probably know from back home. But there’s an important difference: Hardheads have venomous spines in their fins. Just a scratch from the spine is enough to cause stinging and burning, and if you actu ally get jabbed, the spine probably will break off in your flesh. Then you get to go to the emergency room. The other kind is called the gafftopsail catfish, or sailcat. It’s larger and has greatly elongated (and still venomous) fin spines. Hardheads are one of the most common By JOSH OLIVEWATERLINE PUBLISHERFISH | 35 adno=50482032 SOLUTIONS FIRSTMORTGAGEincThe right solution for youv n \1 , I
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Saturday, March 21, 2015 Page 35 fish in this area, and they’ll eat almost any thing. Sailcats usually are caught on live or dead fish. If you go fishing in this area, you’ll probably catch catfish. The best thing to do is cut the line as close to the hook as possible — otherwise you risk a potentially serious injury.Jack crevalleThese guys are fun to catch, because they pull really hard. A 1-pound jack puts up a more impressive tussle than a 5-pound bass. Their disc-shaped bodies are the secret to their fighting ability. There are several related fish with similar shapes. The most common is the pompano. Telling them apart is important, because while jacks are hardly worth eating, pompano are delicious. Look at the pectoral fins (on each side behind the gills). A jack’s are long and sickle-shaped; a pompano has much shorter pec fins.LadyfishAlso big fun to catch, but for a different reason. Ladyfish are very acrobatic, and usually make spectacular jumps when hooked, much like a tarpon. In fact, they’re sometimes called the poor man’s tarpon. Watching them launch their slender, silvery bodies skyward is highly entertaining. You’ll lose most of the fish you hook because their leaps are very effective at getting them loose, but that’s OK — they usually form fair-sized schools, and it’s common to hook one after another. Although they’re considered inedible, they do make great bait for some other fish, whole or cut into chunks. Also, when you get them in the boat, they usually evacuate their bowels.Spotted seatroutAlthough they look a bit like freshwater trout, seatrout are not even related. Their silvery sides and black spots are excellent camouflage in areas of mixed grass and sand, and that’s where you’re most likely to find these fish. The speckles and bright yellow mouth make these fish easy to identify. Trout are very good on the table, but often have a few white wormlike parasites in the muscles, especially near the tail. They’re harmless to humans; some people remove them, while others just cook them in the fillet.RedfishMost redfish are a bright coppery color, but fish caught on the beach or in the Gulf of Mexico are more silvery. Reds almost always have one or more distinctive dark blotches near the tail, though spot-free fish do exist. They are much sought on the flats in Charlotte Harbor for their sporting qualities and fine flesh. They like to school, especially in fall when the big ones move back in from the Gulf to mingle with the up-and-comers in the Harbor.SnookOf all our local saltwater fish, this is the one most like a freshwater bass: They’re usually found alone or in loose congregations, they strongly orient to structure, and they are ambush predators that can be annoyed into striking by repeatedly casting the same lure to one. In the summer, they’re more common on the beaches, where they move to spawn. In the winter, many of them move up the rivers seeking warmer water. In the fall and the spring, they might be anywhere. Snook are very sporting, with lots of strength, and they jump. They’re easily identified by a single black stripe running from the tail to the gill cover. Handle with care — these fish feed by suction, and if you dangle them by the lower jaw only, you can damage the muscles needed for slurping in prey. Always support the underside of the fish with your other hand, and watch the very sharp gill covers.GrouperThese often are caught on reefs and wrecks. Gag grouper, which are gray with darker blotches, grow up inshore and then move out to deeper water. Adult fish can be found in surprisingly shallow water sometimes, especially in the cooler months. Red grouper are rarer catches inshore. The largest grouper in the Atlantic, the FISHFROM PAGE 34 FISH | 37 adno=50478900 1IRBORWALK atLaishley5cOV' X06 Park32 Yummy Ice Cream FlavorsOutdoor Seating on the HarborOpen Daily 11 am 9 pmBy boat, by bicycle,on foot, and yes, by car.• On the Punta Gorda Harborwalk •Under the Laishley Crab House941-505-8880 www.scoopsandbites.com
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Page 36 Saturday, March 21, 2015 BOAT RAMPS Ainger Creek Park, 2011 Placida Road, Englewood Butterford Waterway Park, 13555 Marathon Blvd., Port Charlotte Darst Park, 537 Darst Ave., Punta Gorda El Jobean Boat Ramp, 4224 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte Harbour Heights Park, 27420 Voyageur Drive, Harbour Heights Hathaway Park, 35461 Washington Loop Road, Punta Gorda Laishley Park, 100 Nesbit St., Punta Gorda Placida Park, 6499 Gasparilla Road, Placida Ponce de Leon Park, 3400 Ponce de Leon Parkway, Punta Gorda Port Charlotte Beach Park, 4500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte Riverside Park, 8320 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda South Gulf Cove Park, 10150 Amicola St., Port Charlotte Spring Lake Park, 3520 Lakeview Blvd., Port CharlotteCANOE/KAYAK Ainger Creek Park, 2011 Placida Road, Englewood Allapatchee Shores Park, 3100 Hickory Court, Punta Gorda Ann Dever Memorial Regional Park, 6791 San Casa Drive, Englewood Bayshore Live Oak Park, 23157 Bayshore Road, Port Charlotte Cedar Point Environmental Park, 2300 Placida Road, Englewood Chester Roberts Park, 5084 Melbourne St., Port Charlotte Darst Park, 537 Darst Ave., Punta Gorda El Jobean Boat Ramp, 4224 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte Harbour Heights Park, 27420 Voyageur Drive, Harbour Heights Hathaway Park, 35461 Washington Loop Road, Punta Gorda Placida Park, 6499 Gasparilla Road, Placida Port Charlotte Beach Park, 4500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte Ponce de Leon Park, 3400 Ponce de Leon Parkway, Punta Gorda Riverside Park, 8320 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda Spring Lake Park, 3520 Lakeview Blvd., Port Charlotte Sunrise Park, 20499 Edgewater Drive, Port Charlotte Tippecanoe Environmental Park, 2400 El Jobean Road, Port CharlotteBEACH Port Charlotte Beach Park, 4500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte Englewood Beach at Chadwick Park, 2100 N. Beach Road, Englewood Ponce de Leon Park, 3400 Ponce de Leon Parkway, Punta Gorda BOAT RAMPS SUN FILE PHOTOSA group of kayakers make their way across Charlotte Harbor. Two kayakers explore Shell Creek within Hathaway Park in Punta Gorda. adno=50476969 312 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda 33950 Corner of Marion & 41 So. 941-205-1234 DISCOUNT PRICES FREE ESTIMATES Open 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Miele Sanitaire Royal Oreck Lindhaus Kirby Eureka Hoover SERVING CHARLOTTE COUNTY FOR OVER 30 YEARS Sales Repairs Parts New & Rebuilt Vacuums Expert Service & Repair ?;f e? R?yRR
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Saturday, March 21, 2015 Page 37 Goliath grouper (formerly called the jewfish) is common here because of our healthy mangroves, though it was protected under the Endangered Species Act until 2006. It can be identied by its pad dle-shaped round tail and must be released immediately. Grouper have been depleted in Florida by heavy commercial and recreational shing pressure, and are far less common than they were a few decades ago.SnapperAlthough there are several species on the reefs, the most common is the mangrove snapper. Mangoes, as they’re called, can be found inshore as well, and frequently are caught around piers and docks, though most inshore fish are small juveniles. To catch the bigger ones, use small live fish instead of shrimp. Unhook with care; they’re not called snapper for no reason. Although everyone knows about red snapper, they’re a rare catch in local waters because they prefer depths of 150 feet or more. It’s a long run out to find 150 feet off our coast.TarponThe ultimate Southwest Florida gamefish, tarpon are huge and powerful animals that can leap 15 feet out of the water. Each spring Boca Grande Pass, the main channel between Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico, plays host to the largest spawning aggregation of these fish in the Atlantic basin. Many fishing guides make the lion’s share of their annual income during the twomonth “tarpon season,†though there are tarpon here to be caught yearround if you know where to look.SharksAlthough there are large numbers of sharks here, most are small and harmless. In shallow water, you’re likely to see bonnethead sharks, which look like miniature hammerheads, cruising around. Blacktip sharks are common here and frequently are caught on whole or cut fish. When the spawning tarpon arrive, they are followed closely by large bull and hammerhead sharks. Obviously, sharks have very sharp and dangerous teeth, so the best way to deal with a hooked shark is to cut the leader as close to the hook as you safely can get. For more information about these fish and a whole bunch more species, be sure to subscribe to the Sun’s WaterLine weekly magazine (call 941-206-1300). Find WaterLine online at BoatingAndFishing.com and on Facebook.Email: jolive@sun-herald.comFISHFROM PAGE 35 We Professionally Install: Impact Resistant Windows Screen Enclosures Patio Doors Decorative Glass Garage Doors / Openers Shower Enclosures Frame & Frameless Glass Shower Doors Aluminum Railings Hurricane Shutters Roll-up Shutters Accordion Shutters Bahama Shutters Storm Panels Doors & Windows Wind Abatement Screens Entry / Screen Doors V i s i t O u r S h o w r o o m s ! F R E E E S T I M A T E S ! P.C. Town Center Mall Showroom (Next to Dillards) (941) 625-0357 North Port (941) 625-0357 We Make It Easy For You... We Professionally Measure Install Guarantee Your Satisfaction N O S u b c o n t r a c t o r s ! Punta Gorda Showroom 222 E. Ann St. (941) 637-8883 Englewood (941) 474-7488 O P E N 7 D A Y S ! VOTED BEST IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY! 2002-2014 B U Y F A C T O R Y D I R E C T 2002-2014 WWW . ACTIVEDOORANDWINDOW . COM LIC# AAA0010121 Family owned and operated for over 47 years adno=50478714 ACTIVE I?DOOR & WINDOW6 AllI4 ???[?lB?af? Oc?? s?G?o??ooa??? C?GC?C? C?ETD?t]La?C?Eg?pd?eNO Suk?coritr?ctors!LI D
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Page 38 Saturday, March 21, 2015 SUN FILE PHOTONorm Gravelle of Punta Gorda heads out in his kayak o the shoreline at Ponce de Leon Park in Punta Gorda recently for a morning on the water. Paddle through paradise There is no questioning Charlotte Harbor’s beauty and natural wonders. There are many ways to experience our harbor. You can walk the local piers and beaches. You can take a boat ride to the many bays, keys, islands, points and passes. But there is one way to experience this wonderful estuary unlike any other — from a kayak. Kayaking is one of those things you just need to experience to understand. By now, we’ve all seen them around. They’re in our canals, our lakes, our harbor and even in the Gulf. There was a time when you could go an entire winter without seeing a kayak. Those days are long gone. And the growing popular ity of kayaking makes good sense. The obvious reason is the price. Not everybody can afford to go out and drop a savings account on a new boat. But if you do your research, you can nd a used kayak for a couple hundred bucks. Sure, you can drop a pretty penny on a fancy, decked-out kayak, but you don’t have to. Kayaking also provides a terric workout — without really thinking that it’s a workout! Think about it: You use your arms, shoulders, lats, abs and obliques. If you don’t believe it, try kayaking a couple miles, then turn around and come back. But you don’t have to be a muscle-builder to kayak. Today’s models are much lighter in weight than the older prototypes. Even the paddles today are made from lightweight composite material. And the durability? You can drag them over asphalt, oyster beds and just about everything else. Sure, they get scratched up, but they’re not going to break or crack too easily. Other than price and reliability, kayaking is just different than boating. You can take them almost anywhere. Fresh water or By LEE ANDERSONSTAFF WRITERPADDLE | 39 Gift Certificates Available Port Charlotte Your Friendly Permanent Shop 2395 Tamiami Trail, Suite 102 941-625-4077 21202 Olean Blvd B-4 , Port Charlotte, FL (BEHIND BOB’S LOCK N KEY) CONSIGNMENT 941.769.4077 941.629.5900 B.T. and Angela 941.629.5900 Haircuts $15 Shampoo Sets $17 Tricia 941.769.4077 Perms $42 Shampoo Sets $17 Candy 941.380.9481 Foil $85 includes multicolor Jenny 941-662-5753 Colors $40 Highlights $65 Foils...Perms...Foils...Perms...Foils...Perms...Foils...Perms... Foils...Perms...Foils...Perms...Foils...Perms...Foils...Perms... Foils...Perms...Foils... Foils...Perms...Foils... Master Hair Styles Specializes in Color & Razor Cuts adno=50482026 r \?If0ai.
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Saturday, March 21, 2015 Page 39 salt water, all you need is a place to launch, then you’re off. And most of our area’s public boat ramps allow for easy launching. You can even get adventurous and launch from places off the beaten path. The ats of our harbor are fun, and relatively safe. If need be, you can always get out of your kayak in the ats, as the depth is generally a few feet or so. And going through the mangroves is something you just have to experience for yourself. The different types of birds are unbelievable. It’s just you and them out there. It will make you imagine what the area must have been like way before humans made their presence known. There are also many types of marine life to see. Manatees, sh and crustaceans are just a few things that will catch your eye while kayaking. You also can kayak off the beaches. The waves and currents will be a little stronger out there, so look into weather conditions before you set out. You can go inland to lakes and rivers. Again, be aware of the current. It’s easy kayaking with the current of the river — it’s not so easy kayaking into it on the way back. Many people make plans to have transportation at both the starting point and the nishing point, just to avoid having to paddle back. Another benet of kay aking is the ability to go shing. Fishing from a kayak takes a little getting used to, but once you get the hang of it, you can do many things you can’t from a boat. The main advantage is access. You can slip through narrow passages in the mangroves or under structure like docks and bridges. You can get kayaks these days with rod holders and storage compartments. It makes things a lot easier. The obvious disadvantage of shing from a kayak is that it takes a little longer to get to your destination than traveling by boat. But that’s kind of the point of kayaking. You can enjoy a laidback, quiet and relaxing day out on the water. So if you’ve ever been curious about kayaking, give it a go. The experience is incomparable to any other. For more information about adventures in our local waters, subscribe to the Sun’s WaterLine weekly magazine (call 941-2061300). Find WaterLine online at www.boatingandshing. com and on Facebook.Email: Editor@WaterLineWeekly.comPADDLEFROM PAGE 38 SUN FILE PHOTOYou can launch just about anywhere with a kayak. SUN FILE PHOTO BY LEE ANDERSON Fishing from a kayak can be lots of fun — especially if you bring home supper! F IVE S TAR SENIOR LIVING TM 941-766-7991 20480 Veterans Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL 33954 www.lexingtonmanorportcharlotte.com Assisted Living Facility # 10548 W E P UT T HE L IVING B ACK I NTO A SSISTED L IVING Our Senior living community includes upscale restaurant dining, with many choices. At Lexington Manor you have the freedom to remain independent while relaxing or enjoying our fully scheduled calendar of social and recreational activities. Our many exceptional services and amenities include outings, exercise classes, full-service beauty salon and barber shop, game room, library, transportation, laundry, and housekeeping. You can rest easy knowing the details are taken care of so that you can live a carefree lifestyle. Lexington Manor at Port Charlotte is a warm and welcoming assisted living community offering assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. There are a wide variety of floor plans to choose from, including studio, one-bedroom, and two bedroom apartments. Petfriendly with a 24-hour staff, Lexington Manor provides a safe and secure environment, including a personal emergency pendent system. adno=50481798 Fa AWNALI a 10548i AN?Jt",fir
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Page 40 Saturday, March 21, 2015 Those who love America’s pastime must love Charlotte County — home to baseball for at least six months of the year. Each February, the Tampa Bay Rays rst begin reporting to Charlotte Sports Park, which received the USA Today 2014 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Spring Training Facility. Charlotte Sports Park underwent a major $27 million renovation in 2009, making it a fan-friendly stadium. In addition to reserved seats, fans can enjoy the game from a grassy berm, playground or tiki bar in the outeld. March is a busy month at the stadium as the Rays play other teams training in Florida, such as the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles, etc. Once the Rays head north on Interstate 75, the Charlotte Stone Crabs take over the eld. The Stone Crabs are a Class A Advanced afliate of the Tampa Bay Rays. The Stone Crabs begin their home schedule April 9 against the Fort Myers Miracle. Stone Crabs games are a great way for families and friends to nd affordable entertainment during the spring and summer nights. There often are weekly drink and food specials, in addition to special events that include reworks. For more on the Stone Crabs, go to http:// www.milb.com/index. jsp?sid=t2730 or check them out on Facebook.Baseball’s big in CharlotteSTAFF REPORTSUN FILE PHOTOTampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria is congratulated in the dugout after Longoria hit a two-run home run at the Charlotte Sports Park. REMAINING RAYS SPRING TRAINING GAMESMarch 21: 1:05 p.m. at home vs. Twins March 22: 12:37 p.m. at the Blue Jays March 23: 1:05 p.m. at home vs. Pirates March 25: 1:05 p.m. at the Twins March 26: 1:05 p.m. at home vs. Yankees March 27: 1:05 p.m. at the Orioles March 28: 1:05 p.m. at home vs. Red Sox March 29: 1:05 p.m. at Red Sox March 30: 1:05 p.m. at home vs. Orioles March 31: Split squad both have start times of 1:05 p.m. One squad plays at home vs. Red Sox; other squad plays at Orioles April 1: 1:05 p.m. at Yankees MON.-SAT. 10AM-5PM CLOSED SUN 1264 Market Circle, Port Charlotte (Across 776 from north mall entrance) CALL 941-830-3578 FOR MORE INFO www.ThePianoGuysFL.com Buy Local from your hometown Piano Guys Wholesale Pricing on Pianos, Baby Grands & Digital Pianos Exclusive Provider of New Baldwin, Weber, Kurzweil & more Re-Discover Music Today! Premium New and Used Pianos ON SALE adno=50481228 J:l4
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Saturday, March 21, 2015 Page 41 Author H. G. Wells said, “When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race. Whether we are a casual rider, neighborhood sidewalk rider, commuter rider, riding for health, touring, racing, BMX or ultra cycling there is a place that offers every style of riding for the future of the human race.†Welcome to Charlotte County. If sidewalks and pathways are the avor you savor, head over to the city of Punta Gorda. The city has built approximately 18 miles of lighted, landscaped and level paths, called the Punta Gorda Pathways that wander through downtown and Explore Charlotte via two wheelsBy COURT NEDERVELDSUN CORRESPONDENT SUN FILE PHOTOCourt Nederveld, left, congratulates Kelsey Whitten on completing her 30-mile ride as mom Marilyn Whitten looks on in Punta Gorda.WHEELS | 42 Brow Lift Eyelid Surgery Double Chin Removal “Quicklift†Face Lift Non-Surgical -Artefillpermanent filler Now Available NeriumAD Age Defying Cream (Go to lookyoungeratanyage.nerium.com) Non-Surgical Botox Juvederm for lips Sculptra Radiesse Silikon “permanent lips†Pelleve Skin Tightening & Wrinkle Reduction www.LookYoungerAtAnyAge.com Visit us at our new location on the 3rd floor of the Sunloft Bldg., Corner of Taylor and Marion M ICHAEL S TAMPAR , D.O . State-of-the-art surgical and non-surgical procedures including: adno=50481024 Spa Services: Full Nail Services Lavish Pedicures Complete Massage Services Couples Massages and Wraps with Private Shower Spa Facials to Medical Grade Skin Care Waxing Master Hair Stylists Surgical and Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation Vaser Liposuction with over 20 years of Liposuction Experience in all Body Areas Call for complimentary consultation P UNTA G ORDA 205-3030 NOW OFFERING Look Younger At Any Age Come Pamper Yourself While Overlooking Beautiful Punta Gorda From Three Floors Up M 4cooIscuIptingDAY SPAVSALON &MEDESPA
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Page 42 Saturday, March 21, 2015 along beautiful Charlotte Harbor. There are many places along the Pathway to enjoy lunch, watch boats, do a bit of shopping and maybe even see a dolphin or an alligator along the way. The city even has a free bicycle loaner program with sturdy yellow cruiser bikes if you decide on the spur of the moment to head out on two wheels. Is trail riding a favorite pastime? Look up the Pioneer Cape Haze Trail in the western part of the county. This abandoned Charlotte Harbor & Northern Railroad right of way was converted to an 8.5-mile paved trail that ends in Cape Haze. From the end of the trail it is only a very short jog to the Boca Grande Causeway (fee to cross) and onto the 6.5-mile Boca Grande Bike Path. Enjoy beautiful beaches, historic lighthouse and a quaint small town for a quick lunch. Combine the two trails; they’re leisurely pace trails, with a return trip for a 30-mile ride. Another spectacular ride is the Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area. Only 5 miles long, the road winds back through the Wildlife Management Area. Sandhill cranes, deer, gators, eagles, bear, bobcat and much more wildlife may be seen as you pedal your way through wild Florida. Bring a mountain bike and leave the pavement on some dirt trails for an adventure up-close and personal with Florida’s wild side. Charlotte County is 693 square miles, lightly populated. The neighbor hoods generally have speed limits of 35 mph or less so commuting is a pleasurable experience. There are two bicycle clubs that can be found, The Peace River Riders (www. peaceriverridersbicycleclub. com) in the center and south end of the county, and Coastal Cruisers (www. coastalcruisers.net) in the north and west end of the county. Both groups have weekly and weekend rides for beginners, intermediate and experienced riders. They also host events at various times of the year. Clubs are excellent places SUN FILE PHOTOFive-year-old Petal, a tiny Chiweenie, gets to ride along with his humans, Jonathan and Virginia Schwadron, on their ride along the Peace River, sharing the pathway with walkers and runners.WHEELSFROM PAGE 41 WHEELS | 43 Gifts for Family, Friends & Baby Gifts for Family, Friends & Baby Voted Charlotte County’s Best 4 years in a row 117 West Marion Suite 111 Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Phone: 941.205.2333 pomegranateandfig@yahoo.com adno=50476968 1mernLe & FiGift Boutique
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Saturday, March 21, 2015 Page 43 for beginners to ride with as they offer the opportunity to learn from seasoned riders the best routes, bike handling and group etiquette. Check their websites for information. Charlotte County is also the home of three large bicycle events each year. Pedal and Play in Paradise is held late March in the city of Punta Gorda and Wheels and Wings can be found the rst week of July, also in Punta Gorda. Each event nds hundreds of riders swarming to the city for a day of fun, riding and food. This year saw the third annual Hamster Wheel 200 ride where 71 riders attempted to ride 200 miles in one day on a 25-mile loop in the county’s rural areas. January is the usual month for this ultracycling event. If longer rides satisfy your need to be on a bike, there are four signed routes starting from Gilchrist Park in Punta Gorda. The Tour de Punta Gorda is an 18-mile route primarily in the city limits. The bridges route takes us 32 miles and nds 12 mountains (we call them bridges) to climb, two of which cross over Charlotte Harbor. The Tropical Gulf Route is 28 miles through some neighborhoods and then out into some forested, quiet areas of Charlotte County again with an excellent chance to see Florida wildlife. This route at one point is only 2 miles from the Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area, so add another 12 miles for a very pleasant 40-mile ride. Finally, the Washington Loop route, one of the favorites, is another 30-mile loop traveling out of the city, through horse farms and rural areas of Charlotte County. For our bicycle touring friends it is possible to y into Punta Gorda Airport (PGD), unpack, assemble your bicycle and ride into Punta Gorda just 4 miles away or continue over the harbor to locations in Port Charlotte. Cycling in Charlotte County is a year-round activity. The weather here is mild and sunny. While it is at, hence our nickname in the cycling world “atlanders,†you can have some wind occasionally. There is an odd feature here with the wind, it is almost guaranteed to be a headwind when you start your ride and will be in your face on the way back. For even longer rides join a group and ride from Punta Gorda to Englewood beaches. This route can be a 50plus mile round trip and if using a route touching the northern edge of Charlotte County it can be stretched to 80 miles. Charlotte County has a large cycling community and many riders post their travels on ridewithgps.com, mapmyride.com or Strava. com where you can nd dozens of alternate routes through and around the county. It’s easy to ride a bike to the doctor, grocery store, beach or to the mall. As President Kennedy once said, “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.â€WHEELSFROM PAGE 42 Visit our website www.puntagordachamber.com to view all of our member businesses or visit our location at 252 W Marion Avenue in downtown Punta Gorda for all your commercial and visitor needs. MEMBERSHIP DOESN’T COST IT PAYS! 941.639.3720 adno=50478863 I
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Page 44 Saturday, March 21, 2015 At rst glance, the thought of going to the local pub following a three-mile run would seem kind of counterproductive. On the contrary, it has proven a great way to get people of all ages to stay in shape while proving to be a great way for drum up business at the downtown eateries. The Foot Landing, a locally owned running and walking specialty store at 117 Herald Court in downtown Punta Gorda, has been putting on Wednesday night pub runs for the past two years. Sherri Lennon, who owns the store with her husband, Ralph, said the idea of starting such an event came from just wanting to promote healthier lifestyles. “These runs happen within the running community as a way to keep them motivated and in that camaraderie. Runners like to have group runs and sometimes they’d like to have a beer afterward,†Lennon said. This event is family friendly, with nearly 100 runners doing the deed every week. There are moms with strollers and entire families who have run together from the beginning, with dinner or a snack waiting for them at the nish line. “We don’t really have a drop off after season, only when kids are going back to school and getting used to a new schedule. They’ll run in the rain, when it’s hot or when it’s cold,†Lennon said. “The only time we call off a run is for lightning.†Gail Mariniari is a Foot Landing team member. “It’s cold, but you warm up real fast. It’s grown so much. We have a two-to-one mix of runners and volunteers,†Marinari said. “If you’re a walker or runner, come out here on Wednesday nights. It’s a great way to meet people.†That’s what Ashley Wall and Jason Cart came for — especially since it was their rst time and Jason is new to the area. “It’s date night, but it’s the rst time we’re running together,†Cart said. “We met at a road race. It’s a way to meet people and stay active.†“I shop here all the time and heard about it. Last week we went over the bridge and saw hundreds of people running and remembered it was the pub run,†Wall said. Families also get involved. Paula Massie ran with her son, Garrett, 11, and daughter Caroline, 9. “We normally do this yearround, except when it’s cold. It’s awesome to do it with my son. He loves running,†Massie said, adding that he also swims and does BMX racing. “It’s to be together as a family and so he gets better running.†The run also attracts local athletes, as the Charlotte High School girls basketball team and their coaches run. The Deep Creek Community to the pubBy CHUCK BALLAROSUN CORRESPONDENT Running SUN PHOTO BY CHUCK BALLAROCharley Elsey, Lori Vasquez, Martha Gowens, Gail Marinari and Tyler Briggs are bundled up before the Foot Landing Pub Run in Punta Gorda in February.RUNNING | 45 Discover Your Pet ’ s Favorite Vacation Spot Owner Caroline Damask, Only National Certified Master Groomer within 100 miles, Over 36 years of experience 28540 Bermont Rd., Punta Gorda, FL 33982 adno=50478517 Adorable Dogs Pet Motel Call to book your pet ’ s vacation today! 9 4 1 6 3 7 9 8 8 8 941-637-9888 dogspuntagorda.com GROOMING Custom Cuts Bath & Nails BOARDING Indoor & Outdoor Runs Your Dog’s Safety is our #1 Priority .? R4
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Saturday, March 21, 2015 Page 45 Church also uses it as part of its mission. Registration is free and begins at 6 p.m., Walkers start their two-mile trek at 6:15 p.m., and the runners start at 6:30 p.m. The runs are between 2.5and 3-miles long, and loop throughout downtown Punta Gorda, using both sidewalks and trails. The staff has four courses laid out, depending on the location of the pub, with Foot Landing staff and volunteers on hand to explain the layout and make sure runners get across the road safely. The runs begin at The Foot Landing and end at a pub. Among the pubs that participate are The Celtic Ray, Ice House, Laishley Crab House, Dean’s South of the Border, the Tiki Bar at the Four Points Hotel and the Orange House. “It’s a reward for getting out and getting some exercise during the week,†Lennon said. SUN PHOTO BY CHUCK BALLARORunners get started on a chilly Wednesday evening for the Foot Landing Pub Run in Punta Gorda. RUNNINGFROM PAGE 44 In the historic Punta Gorda Ice House Proudly serving traditional pub lunch & dinners 34 beers on tap 180 bottle beers Steel tip darts Foosball bar billiards Live Entertainment Monday–Saturday 11 am – 2 am Sunday Noon – 11 pm 408 Tamiami Tr. North Punta Gorda FL 33950 941.575.0866 Voted #1 place to have a beer 2008-2014 & best place for a cheeseburger 2009-2014 www.theicehousepub.com Come Relax on Our Hops & Barley Patio adno=50478583 (Full Menu Available) 2014 f ,-A17 rr VCharlotte Suna .a. cna sr I ??? ? Y? v 1?nI 'JII f?AFrr
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Page 48 Saturday, March 21, 2015 Martha was alone when she died. At one time, however, there were so many Marthas that they blackened the skies when they migrated along the East Coast. “In 1860, one flock estimated to be a billion-birds-strong was said to be 300 miles long; it took 14 hours, from sunup to sundown, for the flowing river in the sky to pass,†states the recently released report, “The State of the Birds 2014.†Martha, the last surviving passenger pigeon, died Sept. 14, 1914, in the Cincinnati Zoo. One hundred years later, and as we begin a new year, she remains a symbol of what happens when we ignore our environment and neighbors. The annual “State of the Birds†report focuses on bird populations that rely on one primary habitat, and therefore the report focuses on birds in “oceans, coasts, inland wetlands, forests, aridlands and grasslands, as well as species found on Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other U.S. island territories,†it states. The report indicates mostly good news for wetlands, coasts and grasslands since the original 2009 report. The 2014 report lists bird species most in need of conservation action.†Bird species are most threatened in Hawaii, which has the highest rates of modern bird extinction, due to loss of habitat and introduced species. “Among continental U.S. bird species, more than half of all shorebirds (sandpipers and plovers) are on the Watch List because of their small global populations and Birding the Harbor SUN FILE PHOTOWood storks can be seen at the Char lotte County Landll, near Charlotte Flatwoods Environmental Park. Charlotte County offers a look at some rare species C HRISTY F HRISTY F HRISTY EINBERG Senior Writer M BIRDING | 49 w 'I It all•'_. s R ? ti .ice.`' Yy'.rL?i.. ? ay. +rv, i '!I/f.. et • 'asV ??"S,?5 1 1,ys', .r, 1C,s i•? • illiIrf.irf ?, ., r f' sA 7cr Cmt t i l>?? of Si 'w? ?F { 1 at\ S : rt _ -
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Saturday, March 21, 2015 Page 49 tendency to concentrate in small, threatened habitats during their long-distance migrations,†the report states. This is the best time of year to see some of the endangered or threatened birds in Southwest Florida. Here are a few of the ar ea’s excellent, publicly accessible locations for bird-watching:Charlotte County Charlotte Flatwoods Environmental Park, 15801 Tamiami Trail, south of Punta Gorda: This is a large, 487-acre park, operated by Charlotte County and located near the Charlotte County Landfill. There are a variety of birds visible here BIRDINGFROM PAGE 48 BIRDING | 50 SUN FILE PHOTOA snowy egret, with its distinctive yellow feet, lands in Ollie’s Pond Park in Port Charlotte. On Veterans 1/2 Mile North of Atwater Seniors and Veterans Discounts Kenilworth Blvd. Kenilworth Blvd. Spangler Terrace Spangler Terrace Bachmann Blvd. Garland St. Veterans Blvd Co. Rd. 771 Veterans Blvd Kenilworth Blvd. Kenilworth Blvd. Kenilworth Blvd. Bachmann Blvd. Vanguard Terr. Atwater St. Atwater St. *Elks Lodge Lexington Manor* adno=50478342 20120 Veterans Blvd. Port Charlotte, FL 33954 941-623-2926 Ron Morgan Owner ron@mycompleteautorepair.com www.mycompleteautorepair.com “Earning your business today and tomorrow!†Monday Friday 8am 5pm 2010 2012 2013 “Striving to Earn Your Business †24 MONTH/ 24,000 MILE WARRANTY ON PARTS AND LABOR www.MyCompleteAutoRepair.com 2014 5 TH ANNUAL CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY Saturday, March 28 11AM-2PM Free Food, Drinks and Door Prizes while they last O F.?$ CHO/CE fag' CHO/CE faS, CHO/C' fag' CHO/CM? i J'M; J ,'( J J JI 4cronflau sun/ cmNau sun ca.Nau sun(harbne s'J ReeAen• ar+ Rftd l Choke J Rnderi cea J Al?j lI
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Page 50 Saturday, March 21, 2015 due to its varied terrain. Visitors may see birds of prey and wading birds. Recent sightings include: red-shouldered hawks, the rare red-cockaded woodpecker and sandhill cranes. Bring water, binoculars and/or a camera, and wear comfortable shoes as there are lengthy trails. I didn’t notice any mosquitoes, but bug repellent probably isn’t a bad idea. Nearby, on Zemel Road, is the Charlotte County Landfill — also home to an amazing rookery of birds. Wood storks, endangered in the United States, have been seen recently in large groups, alongside other birds and even a large alligator. “Wood storks breed in the Southeastern United States, and are the only stork to breed in the U.S.,†according to National Geographic. Ollie’s Pond Park, 18235 Avon Ave., Port Charlotte: This is a small neighborhood park that includes an easy-to-navigate trail around a pond, where many kinds of birds reside. This is a good place for those who can’t walk long distances. Birds that have been spotted here: herons, grebes, ducks and egrets. The park is dog-friendly, but please clean up after your pet. Cedar Point Environmental Park, 2300 Placida Road, Englewood: This park offers both land and sea birds, as it sits on Lemon Bay. During a recent visit, migrating white pelicans could be seen flying over the park. The park offers hiking trails, picnic areas and a visitor’s center. Other Charlotte County locations include: Tippecanoe Environmental Park, 2400 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte Sunrise Park, 20499 Edgewater Drive, Port Charlotte Kiwanis Park, 501 Donora St., Port Charlotte Audubon-Pennington Nature Park, 1153 Alton Road, Port Char lotte Ponce de Leon Park, 3400 Ponce de Leon Parkway, Punta GordaFor more on birding in Charlotte County, go to www.charlottecounty fl.com/ CommunityServices/ NaturalResources/Birding. Christy Feinberg is a senior writer/columnist for the Sun newspapers. You can email her at cfein berg@sun-herald.com.BIRDINGFROM PAGE 49 SUN FILE PHOTOSThe Nav-A-Gator’s Wilderness Cruise slowly goes by a small bird rookery in the Peace River, where a spoonbill roseate sits in the trees. Keep your ears open as well your eyes. This cardinal’s chirps attracted more attention than its striking red color. A pied-billed grebe stares at the camera after taking a dip with some ducks at Ollie’s Pond Park in Port Charlotte. 1825 Tamiami Trail, C-1, Port Charlotte, FL 33948 (Five doors down from Save-a-Lot same complex as Big Lots, Staples, Bam) Hours: Mon-Sat 10AM-7PM Appointments or walk-in 941.764.1107 rfntbn (excludes skin care and waxing services) Exp. 7/1/2015 Not to be combined with any other offer rfnnnf (Other options available. Not valid with any other offer). Expires 7/1/2015 ENVY Nail SPA adno=50482038 rr ,..•/70,j)
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Page 52 Saturday, March 21, 2015 Jim Finch can watch as cachers and muggles mingle from his desk. Some will need to use, “OYNPX.†Others will later type, “TFTC.†Some of you are among the 6 million people around the world who know what all of that means. The rest of you are muggles, and that’s OK. I once was a muggle, too. Jim, general manager of the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center and a fellow Leadership Charlotte classmate, recently introduced me to geocaching — a modern-day treasure hunt using GPS. A cacher goes to www.geocaching.com to find nearby geocaches (or “cache†for short). He then types the GPS coordinates into a GPS device or GPSenabled phone, and begins the search. Once found, the geocacher will go back online and log the cache on the website. Many will write “TFTC,†which stands for “Thanks For The Cache.†“I got into it,†Jim said. “I’ve always been into maps, puzzles.†Jim isn’t a casual cacher (short for “geocacherâ€). He has found about 2,200 caches. “I have completed a challenge where I have found a treasure in every county in Florida,†he said. A cache may be a small tube holding only a log sheet. Or, it could be a large container filled with trinkets (toy soldiers, plastic dinosaurs, bracelets, etc.) in addition to a log book. “If you take something out, you are supposed to put something back in,†Finch said. Jim manages nine caches, including the Punta Gorda Travel Bug Hotel. Its location near Interstate 75 makes it a great location for trackable items like travel bugs or geocoins. These are items that contain a unique tracking number that can be logged into the website so their movements around the world can be tracked online. Some travel bug owners have goals for their bugs such as reaching a certain number of states or countries. The website defines geocoins as “a special coin created by individuals or groups of geocachers as a kind of signature item or calling card.†Those also have unique tracking IDs so they can be followed on the website. Jim recently took me to eight cache sites in the Punta Gorda area, including his Punta Gorda Travel Bug Hotel where I found no real bugs. Some caches may be in remote locations, where Modern-day treasure huntingBy CHRISTY FEINBERGSENIOR WRITER SUN PHOTO BY CHRISTY FEINBERGThis is a trackable, which will be logged into the website where one can see the various places it has been spotted. As of the end of December, this trackable had made its way to Southwest Florida via Jacksonville, Gainesville and other Florida cities.TREASURE | 53 Replace toxic over-the-counter Meds with UPDATE YOUR MEDICINE CABINET Your Health Consultant Your Body Mechanic Gale West, MD 3 www.mydoterra.com/gwest 100% Pure Essential Oils adno=50482034 T.r--??1 '??j :1 ?'Iy it ?l
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Saturday, March 21, 2015 Page 53 no one likely would see what you are doing. Others, however, are hidden in plain sight. If you have been to Laishley Park in Punta Gorda, the U.S. 41 bridges over Charlotte Harbor, Charlotte Sports Park, Englewood Beach, Tree of Knowledge Park in Arcadia, Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park in North Port you’ve been near a cache and had no idea because you are a muggle, which is a non-cacher. The term is likely familiar to those who have read the “Harry Potter†books, in which a muggle is someone with no magical skills. “Usually this term is used after a non-geocacher looks puzzled after befriending a geocacher searching for a cache, or when a non-geocacher accidentally finds a cache,†states the website. “Geomuggles are mostly harmless.†Some caches include warnings, such as this one near an Englewood beach: “An easy cache in a popular high muggle area.†So how many caches are out there? More than 2.5 million worldwide, states the website. It’s quite popular in Southwest Florida. A 25-mile radius search of the ZIP code 33950 (downtown Punta Gorda) reveals 1,720 caches, as of earlier this week. The same radius search of the North Port ZIP code 34287 and the Englewood ZIP code 34223 resulted in 1,799 and 1,750 caches respectively. For the snowbirds, geocaching is happening up north as well. A 25-mile radius search of the lower Manhattan ZIP code 10004 produced 5,016 results. The ZIP code search for Skydeck Chicago (in the Willis Tower, which most of us remember as the Sears Tower) showed 8,407 caches and for Boston City Hall produced 3,352. For the Canadians, there are more than 44,000 in the province of Ontario. It’s a great hobby you can do while vacationing as well because it’s something you can do while sight-seeing. Unlike some hobbies, caching can be accomplished in an hour or in a day. It’s up to you. There are caches all over the Caribbean. For those going on a cruise this season, be sure to go online and get the coordinates before you depart so you can save on Wi-Fi costs. Europe, also, is practically covered with caches, according to the website’s map. “They’re all over the place,†Jim said. It’s easy to get started at www.geocaching.com. Pick a user name (I chose FeinFinds). Pick out a cache location, type in the coordinates and have fun hunting. Christy Feinberg is a senior writer/columnist for the Sun newspapers. You can email her at cfeinberg@sun-herald.com.TREASUREFROM PAGE 52 adno=50478527 WATERFRONT RESTAURANTS, BOUTIQUES, RESORT & MARINA r1 _ 1y• ' • • • • • ' • • • • •FISHERMEN'SIIShVille.(OmVILLAGE1 800.639.0020 WATERFRONT RESTAURANTS, BOUTIQUES, RESORT & MARINA
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Page 54 Saturday, March 21, 2015 SUN FILE PHOTOSometimes you just can’t beat a nice pier — that is unless you have a shing pole with you. A pole and a pier A simple and effective method of fishingBy LEE ANDERSONSTAFF WRITER Fishing is synonymous with Charlotte Harbor. But you don’t need a boat to experience the area’s outstanding angling. All you need is a pier, and Charlotte County has plenty of them. Pier shing attracts different people for different reasons. For the beginning angler, a pier is a great way to get started, and it doesn’t cost a lot. You don’t need a lot of gear to get going, but you will need a shing license from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Prices for licenses vary depending on age, your Florida residency and the length of time you’d like to have a license. Pier shing has many advantages that shing from a boat does not have. There is little chance of getting seasick, and you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg on fuel and other maintenance expenses. And you don’t have to spend a lot of time chasing bait — most of the time, the bait is right under you. You also have the advantage of sight on a pier. Oftentimes, you can see individual and schools of sh. There are plenty of different types of sh species hanging around piers. During different times of the year, you can nd such species as: grouper, snook, cobia, trout, sheepshead, redsh, mackerel, sharks, jacks, black drum, snapper and many other species. Perhaps the most important factor to look for in selecting a pier to sh off is location. If you only have an hour or two to spare, nd one that is close to you. If you have more time, you can turn an afternoon into a mini-vacation. Other things to look for when picking out a pier are water ow, bait and structure. Many piers are located near seawalls to help keep the water from eroding the shorelines, and these types of structures offer hiding places for bait and sh. Pilings also are loaded with sea life. Oysters, barnacles and small plants live on pilings and rocks that can be found near shing piers. All of these organisms provide food for larger sh, and cover from the sun or protection from larger sh for the little nippers. Perhaps the most important pier-shing tip to remember is safety rst, since there are usually a bunch of anglers casting and reeling in sh within close range of one another. Make sure you’re alert when casting, and keep an eye on others casting near you. Should you cross POLE | 55 adno=50478876 Say
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Saturday, March 21, 2015 Page 55somebody’s line on your cast, don’t panic — it happens to the best of us. Simply let someone know that you’ve crossed their line and move your rod accordingly. Remember, these are public piers, and we must all get along, residents and visitors alike. Regardless of whether or not you are from the area, local bait shops can provide a wealth of knowledge about shing from local piers. Ask about what type of gear to use for certain species, and purchase recommended bait. A little local advice can be invaluable. For more information about local shing, be sure to subscribe to the Sun’s WaterLine weekly magazine (call 941-206-1300). Find WaterLine online at www.boatingandshing. com and on Facebook.Email: Editor@WaterLineWeekly.comPOLEFROM PAGE 54 SUN FILE PHOTOFishing is a nice way to spend the morning or any time of day or evening on the pier at Laishley Park in Punta Gorda. adno=50482177 CharlotteMurdock Office' Harbor1100 Tamiami Trail Orborv(941) 624-5400 p • 23112 Harborview Rd.eMseV"` (941) 255-5235FREE ART MAPYour free guide to the places to view-SY and buy art in Charlotte Countyavailable at any office.Punta GordaOfficeCHARLOTTE STATE 2331 Tamiami Trail(941) 639-251115T` r h BANK & TRUSTi:: FDIC www.charlottestatehankParkside Peachland ?/.Office`` Office3002 Tamiami Trail :..t 24163 Peachland Blvd.(941) 235-4444 (941) 627-0038
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Page 56 Saturday, March 21, 2015 PUNTA GORDA — Rick Treworgy’s Muscle Car City is gearing up for a big move this summer, and his new neighbors couldn’t be more revved up. “It’s a blessing to have him here,†said Kim Honore, manager at the AnimaLuvrs pet food and nutrition store in Punta Gorda. “Anything is better than nothing. Right now, we’re in a dead shopping center.†Ever since the now-defunct Sweetbay supermarket pulled out of the Seminole Lakes Plaza at 10175 S. Tamiami Trail on the south end of Punta Gorda, the commercial plaza feels more like a desert than a bustling shopping center. If it weren’t for the hundreds of loyal customers that AnimaLuvrs has cultivated since opening shop 14 years ago, the small business might have been left in the lurch. But the pet store hung in there, and with news that Muscle Car City will be moving by July to the former Sweetbay site just a few doors down, the future looks really bright. “It will be nice to get new customers,†Honore said. “I hear they attract a lot of people.†City leaders believe Muscle Car City will give the area a much-needed boost. “It will bring new life to not only the former Sweetbay property but have a ripple effect throughout the center,†said City Councilwoman Nancy Prafke. “It will enhance the gateway to Punta Gorda and has the potential to make it better than we had before.†With arguably the largest collection of GM muscle cars in the world, the classic car museum indeed draws a crowd. Each year, upward of 40,000 people from across the globe drive to the former Walmart site on U.S. 41 where Muscle Car City currently resides, to see and display an array of vintage vehicles. Last July, Muscle Car City’s owner Rick Treworgy announced he had purchased the former Sweetbay building and planned to move his car collection there sometime this summer, but not before auctioning off some of his Muscle Car City ready to moveBy BRENDA BARBOSASTAFF WRITER SUN FILE PHOTOSLocal businessman RickTreworgy will move his Muscle Car City classic car museum this summer to the former Sweetbay building in the Seminole Lakes plaza in south Punta Gorda. Store owners in the Seminole Lakes shopping plaza in Punta Gorda are excited Rick Treworgy’s Muscle Car City is moving in. After the former Sweetbay supermarket pulled out, business owners said foot trac dried up.MUSCLE | 57 GRANITE $29 (PER SQ. FT. INSTALLED) STARTING AT PRODUCTS & SERVICES 100% GUARANTEED Stone Countertop Specialists New Inventory! *Free Estimates* Countertops: kitchen, bath, laundry & lanai Granite Quartz Cambria Silestone Recycled Glass 18440 Paulson Dr., Suite B Port Charlotte 941-624-5958 Licensed & Insured Mon-Fri 9-5 Sat 9-Noon Sun Closed www.acergranite.com adno=50482129 “DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE†FREE SINK VISIT STORE FOR DETAILS PRODUCTS & SERVICES 100% GUARANTEED Aml1l.1lJi
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Page 58 Saturday, March 21, 2015 Hunt for murals! SUN FILE PHOTOSLiz Hutchinson’s “The Harbor Bridges,†includes a pair of shermen enjoying a beautiful setting sun. Hutchinson’s mural is located at Laishley Marina. Henry Ford looks through palm fronds over the city of Punta Gorda. Ford is one of seven famous Americans memo rialized in the “Hotel Charlotte Harbor†mural, which is located at the Charlevoi Condominiums near Harborside Avenue and Taylor Street. This scene is one of many painted in “Movie Memories,†by Michael Vires in 2009 outside the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center. PUNTA GORDA MURAL LOCATIONS Hotel Charlotte Harbor: Charlevoi Condominiums, 3150 Harborside Ave. Hotel Punta Gorda: Charlevoi Condominiums, 3150 Harborside Ave. Classics of the Past: Steve’s Auto Shoppe, 305 N. Tamiami Trail Wotitzky General Store: WCI Prudential Realty Building, 309 N. Tamiami Trail Natural Beauty: Florida Power & Light wall between East Virginia Avenue and Nesbit Street Saving Dollars Makes Sense: Bank of America building, 126 E. Olympia Ave. Cattle Drive Down Marion Avenue: Attorney Rooney’s building, corner of East Olympia Avenue and Wood Street Postcards in Time: Andrew’s building, 126 Nesbit St. Lest We Forget: Kiwanis Veterans Garden, Laishley Park Nature’s Harmony: Laishley Municipal Marina, Laishley Park Harbor Bridges: Laishley Municipal Marina, Laishley Park Captivating Charlotte County: Laishley Municipal Marina, Laishley Park The Conquistadors: Dean’s South of the Border, 130 N. Tamiami Trail End of the Line: 101 W. Marion Ave. Movie Memories: The Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center First City Council: Punta Gorda City Hall Annex, 126 Harvey St. School Marms on the Bay: Fishermen’s Village The Churches of Sacred Heart: Sacred Heart Church, 211 W. Charlotte Ave. Harbor Life, Then and Now: Slip-Not, 1601 Tamiami Trail Building a Community: Quality Self Storage, 901 Taylor St. Peace River Panorama: Sallie Jones Elementary School, 1221 Cooper St. Developing Minds and Bodies: Cooper Street Recreation Center, 650 Mary St. Local Black History: Baker Center School, 311 E. Charlotte Ave. Fishing Tales: Ankle and Foot building, 401 E. Olympia Ave. The Great Sculling Race: Punta Gorda YMCA, 2905 Tamiami Trail Women’s Professional Golf: Punta Gorda YMCA 2905 Tamiami Trail Life and Times of George Brown: Charlotte County Historical Courthouse, 277 Taylor St. CHARLOTTE COUNTY’S #1 GUN SHOP adno=50478341 We Buy & Trade Guns! OVER 100 YEARS OF WEAPON EXPERIENCE ! We Buy Military Items!!! J ?r2014E HShow Me The2301 Tamiami TrailPort Charlotte FL 33952Phone: 941.889.7065Fax: 941.889.7068www.aandhgunsofswfl.com_ vr
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Page 60 Saturday, March 21, 2015 SUN FILE PHOTOA walk along Stump Pass Beach State Park oers some of the most beautiful views in Southwest Florida.PHOTO PROVIDED BY PAULA KAYEEnglewood wildlife photographer Mary Lundeberg was at Stump Pass State Park looking for birds recently while a great blue heron roamed the beach looking for photographers.SUN FILE PHOTOThis sea turtle, nicknamed Hope, makes its way to the Gulf of Mexico at Stump Pass Beach State Park.SUN FILE PHOTOEnjoying the rst day of December here in Charlotte County, Doug Solock and his wife, Cheri, from Port Charlotte, and Jack Walker and his wife, Cindy, from Deep Creek, headed to the Port Charlotte Beach Complex for a relaxing day in the sun.SUN FILE PHOTOKathy Black, from Pennsylvania, and her friend Liz Murphy, from Canada, spent some time on the shoreline of the Port Charlotte Beach Complex. 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Page 62 Saturday, March 21, 2015 They are two entirely different problems. One, the one up North, is dealing with the lthy cold and mountainous snow that has body-slammed a wide swath of the country. The other, the one here, is choosing a good place to watch a sunset. The one here is not quite as difcult to solve as the one there. Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte offer any number of excellent spots with clear views to catch a sunset, including puttering around Charlotte Harbor in a boat or taking a sunset cruise on a King Fisher Fleet excursion. But dry land has its charms. In Punta Gorda, for instance, there’s Ponce de Leon Park at the tip Punta Gorda Isles. It offers a cozy manmade beach, plenty of open space and an unpar alleled view of Charlotte Harbor. At Fishermen’s Village, you can watch the sunset while eating and drinking at Harpoon Harry’s or the Captain’s Table. Gilchrist Park is a peaceful place with a great view. There’s the roof of the Wyvern Hotel, where a glass of wine helps the sun go down smoothly. The Tiki Bar deserves mention. The bridge — another wonderful spot if you don’t mind trafc noise — blocks the view of the sun when it gets to the horizon. But there’s nothing better than sitting in one of those hurricane chairs sipping an adult beverage and while letting the warm breeze waft over you, watching the people ride by on the bikes or walking their dogs. On the other side of the bridge, Live Oak Park in Charlotte Harbor is another quiet place with a spectacular view from the shing pier. The Port Charlotte Beach Complex is right there on the harbor, too. Granted, summer sunsets are more spectacular than winter sunsets. The huge cloud formations of summer create sunsets that you’d swear were painted by the hand of God. But winter sunsets still turn the sky pink and blue, and the clouds still offer etchings to soothe the soul. Key West may have the reputation for spectacular sunsets, but Charlotte offers equally impressive sun shows — and without the carnival atmosphere. Most people come with something to sip on, their lawn chairs and cameras, and of course their dogs. It’s a laid-back time, a time to take in an environment that soothes the senses and relaxes. Charlotte sunsets attract visitors from all over. But locals also watch them on a regular basis. Kim Kile and Paul Wilkins recently pulled into the parking lot at Live Oak Park’s shing pier on his Studebaker motorcycle, she riding shotgun. They live in Punta Gorda, but they take the trouble to venture over the bridge four or ve times a month because they prefer to watch the sunset from Live Oak. “We got to Gilchrist sometimes, but I like this better because Gilchrist seems more landlocked and this seems like you’re out on the water more,†Wilkins said. “Unless you’ve got a boat, this is the best thing,†Kile said. Jim Cartwright was visiting from South Bend, Ind. He’s renting a house in Charlotte Harbor. Camera in hand, he watched the sun go down from the shing pier. “This is nice,†he said. “You’ve got the breeze. The Lots of choices for colorful sunsetsBy RUSTY PRAYSUN CORRESPONDENT SUN PHOTO BY RUSTY PRAYSunsets, like this one at Bayshore Live Oak Park, are beautiful around Charlotte County.SUNSETS | 63 adno=50478683 Located in Fishermen ’ s Village 9 4 1 6 5 5 8 1 8 2 9 4 1 6 5 5 8 1 8 2 941-655-8182 Self-Serve Yogurt in a cup or cone. 10 Flavors and over 40 Toppings to choose from No sugar added flavors available Free samples Come Enjoy a Cool Refreshing Island Treat! %QLYOGVRT
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Saturday, March 21, 2015 Page 63 Kim Kile and Paul Wilkins relax while watching a sunset at Bayshore Live Oak Park. They go to the park four or ve times a month.SUN PHOTOS BY RUSTY PRAYRich and Kathy Perkowski are all set to snap a sunset at Ponce de Leon Park in Punta Gorda.waves are lapping.†Down for the second time from Norwich, Conn., Rich and Kathy Perkowski sat in their lawn chairs waiting for the show, cameras set up on tripods at the edge of Ponce de Leon Park. “We did the bridge last year, but this is better,†he said. “Around here, this is the only place to watch a sunset.†Martin Pederson, his wife, Vibeke, and their 16-year-old daughter, Ida, stood a little farther back on the grass. They’re from Denmark. They bought a little place in Port Charlotte and were on vacation. “We saved up for a number of years and found our little place in heaven,†he said. “This is our rst sunset here, but it certainly won’t be the last.â€SUNSETSFROM PAGE 62 adno=50478980 Both Stores Located in Fishermen’s Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Ultra Premium Gourmet Chocolates Fresh Homemade Fudge Gelato Popcorn Baked Goods Delicious Gifts Retro Candies 941-347-73229 4 1 3 4 7 7 3 2 2 941-347-7322 A wonderful selection of Florida & coastal, home decor & gifts featuring a variety of locally made artist pieces. L_
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Saturday, March 21, 2015 ads.yoursun.net E/N/C/V The Sun Classified-Section A Page 3 L L ooking f f or t t he Looking for the P P erfect Perfect C C ompanion? Companion? F F ind h h im i i n t t he Find him in the C C lassifieds Classifieds CLERICAL/OFFICE2020 FT FRONT DESK ADMIN to support our Agents. Schedule includes weekends. Must be personable & energetic to handle busy phones & diversified office duties. Self-starter, detailed oriented & able to work independently in fast paced environment. Computer skills a must. Bring resume to Five Star Realty, 1203 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda, FL 33950. Getthe Getthe WordoutWordoutAdvertise Advertise inthe inthe Classifieds! Classifieds! CLERICAL/OFFICE2020 Busy Office In Need of Person With Data Processing/Computer Skills. Ability to Mult-Task & Deal With Clients. Email Resume to: 99999@yahoo.com Findthe perfect companion inthe Classifieds! FINANCIAL2016 SR. FINANCIAL ANALYST(GRANTS)Charlotte County, FL.Fiscal Services Division. Bachelors Degree with accounting and grant experience desired. Starting Salary $51,563 yr plus benefits. Please view complete job details and apply online at www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov Charlotte County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. T urnyou r trashinto cash! Advertise youryard sa l e! Y Y ouSa ouSa ve ve BigBuc BigBuc ks ks Shopping Shopping Classifieds! Classifieds! BANKING2015 NOW HIRING IN PUNTA GORDA LOAN ASSISTANT FULL-TIMELoan Assistant candidate will assist Loan Officers with the development of commercial relationships, loan documentation preparation and closings, as well as administrative duties. Banking and loan documentation experience helpful. Must have strong customer service, computer and communication skills. TO APPLY, Please go to http://www.my100bank.com then click Careers or contact Jackie at 305-676-3004 EEO/AA/M/F/ Veteran/DisabledCentennial Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protect veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. CLASSIFIED ADSSELL PROFESSIONAL2010 ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FLFISCAL SERVICES DIVISION. Associates Degree with accounting experience in working with AP/AR, POs and contracts desired. Starting salary $30,139 plus benefits. Please view complete job details and apply online at www.CharlotteCountyFl.gov Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT IICHARLOTTE COUNTY, FLFISCAL SERVICES DIVISION. Associates Degree and at least 2 years of relevant secretarial or clerical experience desired. Starting salary $28,704 yr plus benefits. Please view complete job details and apply online at www.CharlotteCountyFl.gov Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. EXPERIENCED ASSISTANT COMMUNITY MANAGER WANTED CAM LICENSEDREQ. F/T PORTCHARLOTTE JILLD@SUNLETTER.COM Seizethesales withClassified! PRE SCHOOL TEACHER Must Have Background Check, Be Willing to Obtain Child Training Hours. CallKim 941-625-7011 2000EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT 2005Services 2010Professional 2015Banking 2020Clerical 2025Computer 2030Medical 2035Musical 2040 Restaurant/Hotel2050SkilledTrades 2060Management 2070Sales 2090Child/Adult Care Needed 2100General 2110Part-time/ Temp 2115Home Based Business 2120Seeking Employment T urnyou r trashinto cash! Advertise youryard sa l e! ADVERTISE!
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Page 4 The Sun Classified-Section A E/N/C/V ads.yoursun.net Saturday, March 21, 2015 adno=8535295 SKILLED TRADES2050 MECHANIC ,Chassis / Tire tech needed for busy shop. Brakes, tune ups, oil, tires, gas and diesel exp. Preferred. RV experience helpful but not mandatory. Must have own tools, benefits. DFW. Call Craig Hinshaw (941) 966-5335 or jobs@rvworldinc.com PAINTER WANTED , M ust Have Brush, Roll & Spray Experience. Call & Leave Message at 941-255-0045 REMODELER NEEDED Applicant Must be Proficient at Demo, Carpentry and Drywall and Understanding of Plumbing and Electrical is Desired. Please Call for an Appointment 941-625-5620 SKILLED TRADES2050 IMMEDIATE OPENINGS SHOP MECHANIC Exp repairing heavy machinery, must have own tools. For well-established construction company. Excellent pay and benefits. Apply in person 3801 N. Orange Ave Sarasota, FL 34234. Or send resume to: JobsAtDerr@gmail.com EOE DFWP LABORER, Marine Construction, Seawalls, Docks, Lifts, Charlotte Cty. Area, Valid Fla. Dr. Lic. Req. 941-697-3882 AdvertiseToday! SKILLED TRADES2050 EXPD CARPENTERS forcustom residential construction on Boca Grande, Long term employment with full benefits. DFW Call 941-964-2231 . ABargainHunters Delight Checkthe ClassifiedsFirst! AWhole Marketplaceof Shoppingisrightat your Fingertips! SKILLED TRADES2050 AC MAINTENANCE & SVC. Tech, FT, 1-3 yrs exp. required. Clean valid FL drivers license. DFWP Apply In Person @ Thompsons AC 3131 B. Foley Dr. PG Between 8-4, Mon.-Fri. or Call 941-624-6000 NEEDCASH? HaveAGarage Sale! MEDICAL2030 F/T RE C /A SS T., f or audiology office. Ins billing, computer and phone exp req. Send Resume & References to: 21216 Olean Blvd. Suite 4, P.C. 33952 MA/RECEPT FT/PT Peds off. Exp. Multitask, EMR, VS, Verify Ins., Appts, Post Pmts 625-4919 MEDICAL ASSISTANT, Busy Medical Practice seeks M.A. for immed. opening. Please apply at 2866 Tamiami Trail, Suite A Port Charlotte Fl 33952 PHLEBOTOMIST DENTALOFFICEIN ENGLEWOODSEEKSPHLEBOTOMIST4 DAYS PERWEEK. MUSTBE CERTIFIEDANDWILLING TOTAKEONOTHER RESPONSIBILITIES FAXRESUMESTO941-475-2002ORCALL941-475-9915 www.HorizonTechInstitute.ComADVANCE YOUR CAREER Licensed & Accredited School Murdock Town Center on 411032 Tamiami Tr Unit 3YOUcan become a LPN within 11 months. Enrollment ongoing.Start Working In 2-5 wks! Classes Start Each Month Call For Class Dates Nursing Assistant (120hrs) Home Health Aide (75hrs) Phlebotomy Tech (165hrs) EKG Tech (165hrs) Patient Care Tech (600hrs) Job Assist. & Pymt. Plans Call Now to Register! 941-889-7506 PHLEBOTOMY,EKG, CNA, Classes Start Mar 30 LPN-Days & Weekends Class starts April 27 RESTAURANT/ HOTEL2040 MONTYS RESTAURANT Hiring: All positions and FRONTOFHOUSEMANAGERExperienced Apply at: 2515 Tamiami Tr. P.G. THE BURNT STORE GRILL is looking for full and Part time experienced team members We are seeking: SERVERS HOSTS COOKS BUSSERS APPLYINPERSONONLY 3941 TAMIAMITRP.G. COLONIAL-BURNTSTOREPLAZABETWEENPUBLIX& HOMEDEPOT SKILLED TRADES2050 EXPERIENCED CABINET SALES PERSON AND CABINET INSTALLER NEEDED CABINET SALES PERSON for speciality furniture and cabinet retial store. PT or Full time Unique sales position for experienced only. Must be able to plan and measure accurately for cabinetry installations and close the sale. ALSO WANTED EXPERIENCED CABINET INSTALLER OR WOODWORKER heavy lifting involved. Duties include nbut are not limited to: assembling, modifying, delivering, and installing all types of cabinetry and shop duties. Must be a non smoking self starter able to drive company vehicles, conscientious and customer friendly. Please call 941-743-3920 CLERICAL/OFFICE2020 SECRETARIAL NEEDED , F/T . Curry Moving, 23152 Harb orview Rd. P.C. 941-625-4191 MEDICAL2030 www.LCCA.com Were Life Care Centers of America, the nations largest privately-owned skilled care provider. If you share our heartfelt approach to caring for the elderly, consider joining our family at Life Care Center of Punta Gorda. We offer competitive pay and benefits in a mission-driven environment.CNA'S F.T./P.T. 3-11, 11-7, DOUBLES W.E. PREP COOK: FULL TIME DIETARY AIDE\RELIEF COOK: FULL TIME DIETARY AIDE: PART TIMECome visit with us at 450 Shreve St. Punta Gorda EOE CNANeeded for Assisted Living to Work with Elderly. ALL SHIFTS NEEDED. Only licensed CNAs need apply. Benefits Available. Apply in person: 2295 Shreve St, P.G. CNA's / HHA's WORK WHERE YOU LIVE! WORK ON YOUR SCHEDULE! Busy homecare agency immediate openings. FT / PT hours available. Exp required. Visiting Angels Call 941-257-0306. CNAs, HHAs and Caregivers Find new clients by advertising your services in the Senior Directory every Wednesday in The Sun Newspapers. This feature publishes in Charlotte, Sarasota, and Desoto Counties. Market yourself reach 150,000 readers! Call 941-429-3110 for more information LPN OR PHLEBOTOMIST Needed. Full or Part Time for Diabetes Research Center in Port Charlotte. Microsoft Word Competency, Detailed Work In Basic Office Skills Required. Please Email Resume to the Office Manager at: Aston2491@gmail.com Finditinthe Classifieds!
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Saturday, March 21, 2015 ads.yoursun.net E/N/C/V The Sun Classified-Section A Page 5 GENERAL2100 PART TIME CLEANERS Must Have Insured Car & DL. Merry Maids 941-882-3085 PRESSURE WASHING HELPER needed Call 941-637-0237 S H O P C LEAN UP/HELPER, P/T, Mon-Fri. Apply, Watkins Tire & Auto, 87 Tamiami Trail PC S H O P/DRIVER Must Be Mechanically Inclined & Have Clean Driving Record. Apply in Person 129 Carmalita St, PG. SWIMMING POOL TECHNICIAN If You Are An Upstanding Person With Excellent Work Ethics. Applications Accepted Between 9 12noon. $12.00/HR TO START.Must Have Florida Drivers License & 5 Yrs Of Driving With Absolutely Clean Driving Record . Howards Pool World, 12419 Kings Hwy. Lake Suzy. NO PHONECALLS TREASURE LANES BOWLING All Positions!Mechanic Snack Bar Front Counter MUST WORK EVENING/NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS! Apply in Person: MonFriday Only 1059 Tamiami Trail, PC TREE CLIMBERS WANTED! MUSTHAVEEXPERIENCE. GOODPAY, STARTIMMEDIATELY941-423-0020 PARTTIME/ TEMPORARY2110 SALES CASH PAID DAILY Excellent Workplace! Great Hours & Benefits. Base vs. Generous Comm. Avg $15+/hr. Port Charlotte 941-625-8800 3000 NOTICES ANNOUNCEMENTS3010 FREE MERCHANDISE ADS!! To place a FREE merchandise ad go to: sun-classifieds.com and place your ad. Click on Click Here to Place Your Ad Now and follow the prompts. FREE ads are for merchandise UNDER $500. and the ad must be placed online by you. One item per ad, the ad must be 3 lines or less, price must appear in the ad. Your ad will appear online & in print for 7 days! Somerestrictions do apply. LIMIT 5 FREE ADS PER WEEK **Everyone Needs to Register on Our New Site** Need To Place a Classified Ad? Enter your classified ad and pay with your credit card 24 hours a day, 7 days week GENERAL2100 CURRY MOVING Wanted P/T 23152 Harborview Rd. Call 941-625-4191 H O U S EKEEPER/ S ERVER, Needed at Venetian Gardens, Venice (941)-484-6841 LAND SC APE MAINTENAN C E Must have EXP ,Valid DL, dependable transp. 941-276-6456 SALES ASSOCIATE Full time, Mon-Sat, good work ethics, computer skills 50-60 WPM. Starting salary $9.00 per hr. Sm pack & ship Co. Apply in person between 8-3, 24123 Peachland Blvd. C-4 Pt Charlotte 33954 STEADY PART-TIME CASH INCOMETHE VENICE GONDOLIER SUN is now taking applications for carriers in Venice and surrounding areas. Join the front line team of those who bring the community the news they hunger for each week. Our carriers have the well deserved record of the most reliable delivery service in Florida and are appreciated and rewarded for that reliability. Be your own boss and earn steady part-time income. This is a great earning opportunity for someone with a car and a few free early morning hours. Call for an appointment at 941-207-1000 or stop by our office at 200 E Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285. NIELSENISLOOKING FORQUALITYFOCUSED INDIVIDUALSTO INTERPRET, INPUTAND ANALYZETV DIARIESUP TOFOURSWEEPSPERYEAR. BASICTOPROFICIENT COMPUTERSKILLS REQUIRED. N O SELLING OR TELEPHONING INVOLVED . APPLYONLINEAT: NIELSEN.COMCLICKONCAREERS, SEARCHALLCAREERS Search Job numbers Day shift 1504949 Night Shift 1504809 Paid Training begins April 06, 13, 20 &27th 1080 Knights Trail Nokomis, FL 34275 941-488-9658 "M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer" TV Diary Processing Positions Available Day Shift Hours 7:45AM 4:00PM 9:OOAM -3:00PM Night Shift Hours 4:30PM-12:45AM 6:00Pm-12:00AM Positions starting at $8.50 per hr INTERESTEDIN TEMPORARYWORK WORKINGAPPROXIMATELY6 WEEKS FOURTIMESAYEAR? A FEWPART-TIMEYEAR-ROUNDPOSITIONSARE ALSOAVAILABLE GENERAL2100 C HUR C H PIANI S T, Paid, S un Morning Only, Summer Position in Rotonda Area. 813-312-1659 LOOKING FOR A GREAT PART TIME JOB?THE VENICE GONDOLIER SUN NIGHT MAILROOM IS NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR:INSERTERSREQUIREMENTS: MUST BE ABLE TO WORK AT LEAST 4 NIGHTS FROM 11:30 P.M. TO 3:30 A.M. MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT & CARRY 25 LBS. PUSHING & PULLING OF 25 LBS OR MORE. MUST BE CAPABLE OF WORKING AT A FAST PACE. A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG AND NICOTINE SCREENING IS REQUIRED. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A GREAT PART TIME JOB, STOP BY AND FILL OUT AN APPLICATION UPON REVIEW, CALLS WILL BE MADE TO SET UP INTERVIEWS.THE VENICE GONDOLIER SUN 200 E. MIAMI AVE. VENICE, FL D.F.W.P. ...... E.O.E. MAILROOM Supervisory Person:VENICE GONDOLIERmailroom is looking for a part time mailroom supervisory person for night shift in Venice. Good mechanical ability ability to supervise small production crew ability to operate equipment good communication skills. We are a drug and nicotine free workplace. Pre-employment drug/ nicotine testing required. Apply:VENICE Gondolier Print Center, 200 E. Miami Ave., VeniceOr e-mail:schisesi@suncoastpress.com PART TIME HELP BOOKKEEPER ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Must have experience with QuickBooks and strong Excel skills Collections experience a plus Email Resume to: rknight@smartshopg.com The Smart Shopper Group 2726 Tamiami Trail Unit B Port Charlotte, Fl PRESSOPERATORVenice Gondolier press seeking experienced full time press operator with background with Goss Community single wide press. Supervisory experience a plus Good communication skills and ability to grow a good team atmosphere a must. Knowledge of 4 color back to back printing. Good mechanical skills knowledge of roll stands and stackers. Basic computer skills for reports. SCMG is a drug and nicotine free workplace. Pre-employment drug and nicotine testing required. Apply: 200 E. Miami Ave., Venice or Send resume to: schisesi@suncoastpress.com SALES2070 RADIO STATIONS: WENG AM1530/FM107.5 Job Openings: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES These full time positions consist of calling on clients soliciting new business, copywriting, managing an existing account list and data entry. Send resume to Viper Communications, Inc. Attn: Ken Kuenzie PO Box 2908 Englewood, Florida 34295. Or stop by our Job Fair on Wednesday March 25th 10am-Noon at 1355 South River Rd in Englewood, Florida.EOE. GENERAL2100 ALL SHIFTS, GENERAL INDOOR STOCKING, LABOR AND ASSEMBLY WORK IN ENGLEWOOD, VENICE, PORT CHARLOTTE, AND NORTH PORT. ALSO NEED CDLA DRIVERS, ADMIN. OFFICE PEOPLE, MERCHANDISERS. WE HAVE JOBS!!! CALL EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT 941-629-2611. DISTRIBUTION MANAGERS:The Sunis currently seeking full and part-time Distribution Managers in our Circulation Department. Our Distribution Managers work directly with an independent contractor network to manage home delivery and customer relations in Charlotte County. Responsibilities include contractor recruitment and orienting, meeting established service goals, resolving service errors, managing contractor draw, and insuring customer satisfaction. Must be able to work early morning hours, weekends and holidays in an office/warehouse environment and outdoors in various temperatures and weather conditions. Requires valid Florida drivers license and insurance. Must have reliable transportation to perform daily job responsibilities. Drug and Tobacco free workplace. Pre-employment drug/nicotine screening is required. Apply at 23170 Harborview Road Port Charlotte, FL 33980 or E-mail resume to myero@sun-herald.com GRANITE FABRICATOR Busy Pt. Charlotte granite shop, full-time, start today! $$ Exp pref, will train. Call: 941-624-5958 CLASSIFIED ADSSELL INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED: The CHARLOTTE SUNhas home delivery routes available in various locations. Supplement your income with this great business opportunity. Earn $200-$300/week for a few early morning hours of delivery. Reliable transportation, a valid Florida drivers license and proof of insurance are required. Apply in person at the Charlotte Sun 23170 Harborview Rd Port Charlotte, Florida, or online at www.yoursun.com SALES2070 AUTO SALES EXPERIENCED ONLY! Looking For A Motivated Auto Sales Professional Great Pay + Volume Bonus. 5 Day Week, Health Ins. APPLYCHARLOTTECOUNTYFORD3156 TAMIAMITR, PT.CHAR. MIKEELAM941-625-6141 Furniture Sales & Interior Designers PORT CHARLOTTE, FL STORE Join Baers Furniture, The Leading Premier Retail Furniture Store In Florida! Furniture Salespeople Needed Some Prior Sales Exp. Furniture Sales Exp. Is A Definite Plus! We Seek Energetic, Driven Individuals Who Want To Make Money! Excellent Compensation, Generous Benefits & Pleasant Working Environment. All F/T Positions. Nights & Weekends Req. hr@baers.com or APPLY IN PERSON: Baers Furniture 4200 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL 33952 EOE/DFWP Shopper Group, LLC in Port Charlotte is looking for DYNAMIC EXPERIENCED Sales people for Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, North Port and Englewood areas. Work for a growing company! Base Salary plus Commission offered to the right individuals. Send Resume plus referalls to schedule interview Today!rknight@smartshopg.com SEEKING EXPERIENCE ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVES T urnyou r trashinto cash! Advertise youryard sa l e! Needanew Home? LookintheClassifieds! SKILLED TRADES2050 RECEPTIONIST / Weekend Part Time / Nokomis. Job includes greeting customers, multi-line phone system, data entry, misc duties. DFWP, Non-Smoker, Call Ed Davidson (941) 966-2182. ROOFERSFULLTIMEEXPERIENCED in all phases. Drivers Lic & trans. required. Call 941-426-8946 RV MECHANIC Certified and or experience preferred. Must have own tools. Job includes chassis, interior and appliance repairs. Full time. DFW Non-Smoker Call Craig Hinshaw or Ed Davidson 941-966-5335, fax (941) 966-7421 or jobs@rvworldinc.com. SERVICE ADVISOR, Experienced service writer needed. RV experience preferred. Busy shop, new & used. Accessories, tires, mechanical work. Base plus commission. DFW, FT, Benefits, 401K. Call Craig Hinshaw, (941) 9665335 or jobs@rvworldinc.com SURVEY/INSTRUMENT RODPERSON F/T, Immediate Hire!! 941-426-0681 landsurveyor@vbfainc.com Window & Door Manufacturing CompanyAccepting Applications for: PRODUCTION ASSOCIATEStarting hourly wage $11.69 Must have a High School Diploma or GED, Higher Education a plus, Good Work History, and Attention to detail.Apply in person only: 355 Center Court Venice, FL 34285 SALES2070 Advertising Sales ExecutiveThe Charlotte Sun is looking for "Winners" to join our team of professional Advertising Sales Executives. If you are never satisfied with average successes, are self-motivated, goal oriented, confident, enthusiastic and believe that the customer is all important, we would like to talk to you. The successful candidates must possess good oral and written communication skills, be organized and a team player. Sales experience a plus but we will train the right persons. We offer:Competitive salary plus commission Vacation Health insurance Sick and short term disability Training Stable company that is very Community minded and involved. Please send resume to: Advertising Director, Leslee Peth Charlotte Sun 23170 Harborview RoadCharlotte Harbor, FL 33980 Email: Lpeth@sun-herald.com We are an Equal Opportunity Employer & a Drugand nicotine Free Diversified Workplace.
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Wednesdays 5:30pm Thursdays 9:00 am Saturdays 8:30am YOGA FOR BEGINNERS Proceeds to Venice Wildlife Center Call Rick or Mary 941-488-1769 RELIGION CLASSES3096 BEGINYOURDAYIN BIBLE STUDY Christ the King Lutheran Church, 23456 Olean Blvd. Wednesdays 10AM-11AM. For more info 941-766-9357 Port Charlotte F AITH LUTHERAN CHURCH 4005 Palm Drive, Punta GordaVarious Days & Times CONFIRMATION/BIBLE STUD Y Adult Infomational Class 941-639-6309 OTHER CLASSES3097 CONCENTRATIVE MEDITATION with Linda Weser, 4 p.m. every Monday at Unity Church of Peace, 1250 Rutledg e Street, off Veterans Boulevard between Orlando Boulevard and Torrington Street, Por t Charlotte/North Port line. Free; open to the public. 941-276-0124 4000FINANCIAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES4010 ENTREPRENEURS WANTEDOwning Your Own Business Gives You the Opportunity to Reach Your Financial Goals. Jani-King Makes it Easy as 1,2,3. 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Page 8 The Sun Classified-Section A E/N/C/V ads.yoursun.net Saturday, March 21, 2015 SPORTINGGOODS6130 BERKLEY R O D NI C E 2 pc 8 6 12-30# Medium $30 941-4933851 BILLARD S ET aramith vintage 22 pieces $40 941-505-1663 FIREWOOD No camping trip is complete without it! Pine, Oak, or Citrus Split, Bundled, and ready for the firepit! 941-468-4372 FREE WEI G HT S 11 0 lbs. venice $35 941-286-1170 HIKIN G P O LE S antishock.new. $20 941-235-2203 LURES SALTWATER 42 M ost of them are New $165 941460-0241 MISC SPINNING REELS ALL WORK GREAT $15 714-5992137 RAY S TK S 4 Box S eats 4 Box seats shade behind HM Plate $110 941-766-7583 SCO PE K O NU S PR O 1 0 X5 0 Mil-Dot, 1Tube, NIB $80 941379-5586 S PINNIN G R O D 76 F O R 1530# MONO $35 714-599-2137 TENT EUREKA like new $ 4 0 941-918-1239 FIREARMS6131 Wi nc h ester 30-30 M -94 S cope, Lever Act. $495; Winchester 30-30 Ranger Lever action $435; Savage 270 Bolt/scope $425. 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(Hwy 17) 3 1/2 mi E of -I75 BABYITEMS6120 BABYPLU S PRENATAL Education System $75 941-7647971 BIKE seat attachs to rear adult bike $20 941-505-1663 BREAST PUMP M e d e l a P umpNStyle w/shoulder bag $99 941-493-3851 BREA S T PUMP NEW Purely Yours Electric Kit $65 941-7647971 C L O THE S G IRL S 2 1 items asst size3-5 $15 941-5051663 C RIB like new with mattress $99 941-249-8288 FL O AT L O UN G ER swimline 9047,nib,retails 59.00 $30 941-505-1663 PRENATAL LISTENING S ummer Infant #06110 $15 941764-7971 GOLFACCESSORIES6125 DarsGolfCarts.com 2011 club car ds Custom Built. 48 Volt New Batteries (6-8 Volt). Pearl Yellow Paint. Custom Upholstery. Fresh Tires, Charger, New Lights, SS Hubcaps, Rearview Mirror, New Windshield. Local Delivery! $3,975 941-769-1431 Darsgolfcarts.com EZGO TXT 2 Passenger, high Speed. NEW BATTERIES! Factory Lights, Bag rack, Windshield Rain Curtains Sand buckets. Good Bushings, cables. Fresh tires 5 panel rear view mirror Trades considered Local Delivery $2,485 941-769-1431 EZGO TXT 2 Passenger rear seat Red sparkle paint New Batteries TODAY! Lights, Windshield, Bag rack, Sunbrella Rain Curtains Sunbrella Club Cover New Bushings, cables Fresh tires, 5 panel rear view mirror Trades considered Local Delivery $2485, 941-769-1431 darsgolfcarts.com MUSICAL6090 PREAMP/FX PR OC E SSO R For Acoustic Guitar $50 941379-5586 S PEAKER S Peavey PR-15 pair good condition $200 941-5648757 MEDICAL6095 BATHTUB & SHOWER GRAB BARS INSTALLED Dont Wait to Fall to Call! Free In-Home Evaluation 25 Years Experience CALL JIMS BATHROOM GRAB BARS, LLC 941-626-4296 BED S IDE CO MM O DE Excellent condition. $5 941-6279689 CO MM O DE new high rise $99 941-227-0676 C RUT C HE S wood adjustible $ 5 941-445-5619 H OS PITAL BED Electric. Like New! $100 obo 941-474-0850 HUMIDIFIER Lasko Recirculating 3,200 sq area $35 941493-3851 HUMIDIFIER RECIRCULATING Lasko 3,200 sq area $35 941493-3851 LIFT CHAIR L azy B oy B e i ge Ex.Cond $300 941-483-4865 S H O WER C HAIR & P O TTY pvc WheelsHealthline $120 941-268-8951 S H O WER C HAIR W/ARM S LIKE NEW $40 941-268-8951 THERAPEUTI C SC IATI C A PILLOW NEW $10 941-627-6780 ULTRA SCOO TER Pride G o G o 3wheel $300 941-484-4697 WANTED: O XY G EN CONCENTRATOR By Inogen 941-473-8608 WHEEL WALKER new 4 NOVA seat brakes pouch $89 941493-3851 W HEEL C HAIR INVA C ARE great condition $150 obo 941564-8778 W HEEL C HAIR M O T O RIZED Hoveround$375 941-2238308 W HEEL C HAIR need f ront le f t whell $50 941-564-8778 ZAPPY EZ 3SCOO TER All New Batterys $350 941-474-5047 HEALTH / BEAUTY6100 BACK MASSAGER H ome di cs 5 motor $60 941-375-4054 TREES & PLANTS6110 BUTTERFLY HOSTPLANTS monarch, zebra, sulphur $6 941-258-2016 DE S ERT R OS E S FL O WERIN G Desert Roses $20 941-2049100 FI GS A SS T. 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NewAsking $60. 941-3915925 JA C KET leather G reyS uade cotton large $5 941-445-5619 LEATHER JA C KET BLA C K MENS LARGE $100 OBO.Call 941-629-6165. M. S P O RT CO AT brown s44 $12 941-347-7497 M. S P O RT CO AT 4 2& 44 S all like new $5 941-347-7497 MINKJA C KET S 3 1 dark, 2 tan each $100 239-220-9948 MINK JA C KET S Each 1brown 2 tan $100 239-220-9948 MOTORCYCLE JACKET Leather King, med excell cond worn once $100 941-350-6491 PRAYER S HAWL jewish silver &white lg. $8 941-286-1170 PRAYER S HAWL jewish silver &white lg. $8 941-286-1170 S HIRT S WHITE M s. 1 6 -1 6 and half $7 941-347-7497 S WEATER C ashmere Beaded vintage $5 941-286-1170 WATCH , MENS T ag H euer Stainless $450 239-671-7875 WO MEN` S JEWELRY, S everal Quality Varieties! 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Page 14 The Sun Classified-Section A E/N/C/V ads.yoursun.net Saturday, March 21, 2015 6000 MERCHANDISE ARCADIAAREA GARAGE SALES6001 S AT 8 -4 7 080 S W O dgen Acres Rd, Ft Ogden (Across from Walmart Distribution Center). ONE DAY ONLY! Crafters & Sewers, Housewares, Furniture, Clothing, Misc., and Kids Stuff! ENGLEWOOD GARAGE SALES6002 ENGLEWOOD RUMMAGE SALE March 21st 9a-2p Free; Preview Sale March 20th 2p-4p $3.00 Donation. Lemon Bay Garden Club, 480 Yale St. Antiques, Books, Jewelry, Clothes, Handmade Cards, Plants. Info & Pickup 941-474-4491 FRI & SAT 8-3 7459 SNOW DR ESTATE SALE/YARD SALE W/D, Stove, Frideg, hsehold FRIS AT 9 -4. 1 220 S Maryknoll rd. Pool table & lots of good furniture with great prices. Must See!!!! FRI .SAT . 8 : 30 3 : 30PM 1335Flamingo DrA little bit of everything, Art, clothes, bedding, tools, etc FRI.S AT. 9 3 282 1 Worth Ave. Large Sale, Tools, Household items, Furniture and much more. FRI.S AT. 9 6 829 E 7th S t Scooter, Table Saw, Lots of Tools, Garage items, Sm. Appli. and much, much more! FRI.S AT., 8 2 pm, 998 S . Oxford Dr. Tools, Fishing, Boating, Antiques, Electronics, Furn., Hshld., Appl. & MORE! FRI .SAT ., 8AM 1PM , 1049 Drury Lane. CLEANING OUT (MANCAVE)! Tools, Fishing Pole, & MORE! S AT 8 -4 1 309 S anderling Dr Holiday Estates 2. No Early Birds. Moving Sale! S AT 8 A3 P 7233 CARVEL ST. A bit of everything household, crystal, mower, pictures, furniture. SAT . 9 AM1 PM 480 YALE ST. LEMON BAY GARDEN CLUB RUMMAGE SALE! PLANTS, CARDSALE& BAKESALE! PRE-SALE3/20, 2PM-4PM$3.00 SAT .SUN . 9 ?? 331 W . Fray St. MOVING Sale, Household, Games, Puzzles, Something for Everyone! LAKE SUZYAREA GARAGE SALES6003 SAT ONLY8 2 13398 SW Pembroke Cir N Lake Suzy. Furniture, Household, Electronics. NOKOMIS/OSPREY GARAGE SALES6004 FRIS AT 8 -4 6 41 C oral Dr. HUGE Garage Sale! 5,000 Watt Generator, 5.5 HP Wood Chopper, Miter Saw, Window A/c. All New. Half Price. Too Many Items to List! FRI.S AT., 8 AM-1 2 PM 1393 Mustang St. MOVING SALE! High Quality Items, Furniture, Contractor Items.. Log Splitter...Too Much Too List! SAT. 9:00 2:00 KINGS GATE CLUB FAIR E. Laurel Rd. & Kings Way. Big indr/outdr Flea Market. Hot Food, Crafts, Entertnmet Rain date 3/22, 12-5 pm. Service dogs only www.kgc.cc NORTH PORT GARAGE SALES6005 FRIS AT. 8 -5. 5515 galambos st. woodworking tools household new bike 66 Buick Electra 225 FRI. 8 3 & S AT. 8 -1 1 9 4 6 Raywood Ave. Estate Sale, Antiques, Tools, Household, Furn., Everything Must Be SOLD! FRI .SAT . 9 2 4609 N . Cranberry Blvd. Multi-family sale, Clothing, Household, Patio Cushions. Something for All. SAT , 8AM 1PM CHARLESTONPARKCOMMUNITY SALE (OFFSPRINGHAVENDRBETWEENGLENALLENANDPANAMERICAN) S AT. 8 : 30 AM-1PM 71 20 ST. JAMES CT. CALL 843446-5855 Gated Community. BOAT STUFF, cleaning supplies, maps, ladder, compass, rope, chain, snorkel gear, paint, cast nets, etc. STAINED GLASS SUPPLIES, glass, panels, wizard diamond router, soldering irons, solder, lead cane etc. PT. CHARLOTTE/DEEP CREEK GARAGE SALES6006 ESTATE AUCTION SAT MARCH 21ST, 10 AM 1061 John Pierce Rd, Venus. Entire Contents of Home to be Sold to the Highest Bidder. Furn, Front Loader Washer & Dryer, 2001 Dodge 2500 Deisel Cummings Turbo, Tractor, 4-Wheeler, Mowers, Farm Equipt, Tools, Scrap Metals, Much More! View Photos at Auctionzip.com C&S Auction 863-633-8393 AE418 AB 3169 FRI & SAT 8:30-3PM 96 ADALIA TERR. HUGE HUGE HUGE SALE Furniture, household & appliances with LOTSof UNIQUE items!DONT MISS THIS ONE! FRI & S AT 8 am2 pm 1166 Belkton Ave, 33948BIG YARD SALE FRI 8 2 : 30 & SAT 8 3P 2257 NUREMBERG BLVD Lg and small misc. items. Something for Ever y one. FRI SAT 8 12 18282 Koala Ave (Off Edgewater W. of Midway). Harley Davidson Rain Suit, Misc. Hshold Items. PT. CHARLOTTE/DEEP CREEK GARAGE SALES6006 FRIS AT 8 2 3 41 2 S anta Clara Dr (Harbor Heights) Neighborhood Sale. Antiques, cameras, electronics, household, misc FRIS AT 9 3 17 299 Lake Worth Blvd. Paintings, Books, End Tables, Art. Trees, Collectibles/Antiques & Brass. FRIS AT 9 3 29 1 Wabash Terr. (At Mullins Ave). Wheel Chair, Walker, Large Doll House, Collector Dolls & More! ADVERTISE In TheClassifieds! FRIS ATS UN 1 0 -4. 21294Eaton Ave., off Miway & Dewitt. Furniture, gar den tools and misc. FRI .SAT ., 8 2 179 P urus St., D.C. MOVING SALE!! Furniture, Jewelry, Antiques, Paintings & MORE! FRI.S AT. 9 3 32 5 2 Peace River Dr., (Harbor Heights) Tools, Fishing, & much More! Too much to list. FRI .SAT ., 9 am? 3023 Conway Blvd. MOREGOOD STUFF Designer Clothes & Shoes, Jewelry (Vintage & New). SAT & SUN 8AM 1PM 1851 BANANA ST Corner of Guava & Banana 1blk off Harborview Rd. Lots of items, Something for everyone S AT & S UN. 9 3 PM 2034 PROUDE ST MULTIFAMILY SALE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE SAT 9 2 4280 J ames S t. #8 Whidd. Ind. Pk. Clearance! Need Space! Furniture, tools, fishing, household, vintage stuff, lots of misc. SAT 9-2, 4381 Ewing Cir. off Ackerman. Complete Household of Nice 3/2 Home. All Must Go! SAT AND SUNDAY 8-? 1225 Joplin Ave NW. Off Cochran or Lakeview. Antique radios, collectables, L.PSand housewares. SAT ONLY. 9-2PM. 1111 FORREST NELSON BLVD. INSIDE SALE FURNITURE AND MISCEL SAT-SUN 8AM-2PM 841 Linnaen Ter. NW. Boy Scout Troop 338 Yard Sale! S AT. 8 AM3 PM 1058 & 1202 STRASBURG DR. 3 FAMILY SALE Household goods, sport equipment, speakers, clothing and lots of misc. SAT . 9 2 . 113 S unnys id e St. Estate Sale 41 to Pt Charlotte Blvd, 8th right Chelsea, 1st left Sunnyside. Furn, Tools, Misc SATURDAY ONLY 8 1 23038 DIANE AVEGREAT STUFF Couch, Microwave, generator, bikes, Golf clubs /shirts Household, Scrubs, clothes etc SATURDAY , 8AM 3PM , SUNCOAST LAKES COMMUNITY SALE! Suncoast Blvd. (Off Kings Hwy) Decor, Furniture, Clothes & MUCH MORE!! PUNTAGORDA GARAGE SALES6007 FRI & SAT 10-5 PGFAMILYAUCTIONS.com 1205 Elizabeth Street50% off Store items! Auctions Every Sat FRI 8 2 : 00 S AT 8 -1 2 : 30 2240 Via Venice in PGI, Cabinets, Model kits, tools, comp. desk, ext. french doors, electronics, full headboard, etc FRIS AT 8 3 3 44 2 Night Hawk Ct. Multi-Family Sale. Bicycles, Tools, Clothing, Household. Something For Everyone! FRIS AT. 8 2 . 3 57 8 Tripoli Blvd. Mineral specimens, wicker dresser/mirror,vintage mahogany dresser,formal mirror,antique oriental screen,antique platform rocker, shelving, bookcase, lots costume jewelry, books, clothing,misc decorator items & household goods. FRI. & SAT. 9-3PM 5519 Papaya Dr. PG Antiques, Jewelry, Beachy Fun! FRI. 8-12 & SAT. 8-10 2180 Via Esplanade. ESTATE SALE Assisted by the Isles Girls and Guys.(Dir: West on Marion; Left on Tropicana; Right on Via Esplanade.) Cabinet; Table & 4 Chairs; Christ Speakers; Bridge Table & 4 Chairs; Recliner; Fiesta ware; Dining Room Table & 4 Chairs; Bavarian China; Coffee Table; Sofa; Artificial Trees; Thomasville Queen Bed; Night Stand; Dresser; Lamps; Chairs; Murphy Bed Unit; Roll-Top Desk; Queen Headboard; 2 Night Stands; Dresser & Mirror; Linens; Patio Set; 3 Chaise Lounges; Tiki Torches; Miscellaneous Kitchen & Garage Items. Buyers are responsible for the removal of all purchased items. Our cashier has a list of independent movers. FRI .SAT . 8 12 1520 ATARES DR. PGI MOVING SALE. Furn., Books, Easter items, Household and more! FRI.S AT. 8 AM3 PM 3 44 2 Nighthawk Ct. Hamms Beer Collectibles, Plus other Beer Memoriabilia, Weber Grill, Gar den Tools, Drills, Bits, Circular Saw, Hedge Trimmer, & Misc. FRI .SUN . 9AM 3PM 337 Sunflower St. Household, Tools, Fishing, Anchors, 96 Linc. Towncar & Much More! FRI.S UN. 9 AM-5PM 2715 Bay Ct. Multi-Family Sale. Many misc items. Too much to list! HUGE SALEFRI.-SAT. 9-3 715 Sturgeon Pl. Nautical Antiques & Collectibles, Boating, Fishing, 12 alum. boat w/ 6hp & trailer, 12V motor tools, drill presses, scroll saw, knives, household+ more PILGRIMCHURCHYARDSALE24515 RAMPARTBLVD, PORTCHARLOTTE, FL 33980 MARCH20 -9:00AM 3:00PMMARCH21 8:00AM 1:00PMCLOTHING, GIFTS, CRAFTS, FURTNITURE, TOOLSANDMANY MOREITEMS. PUNTAGORDA GARAGE SALES6007 S AT 8 AM 28467 ROYAL PALM DR ANTIQUES, ARMIORS WICKER, STAINED GLASS, TRUNKS, ETC S AT 8 AM-N OO N 2608 RIO PLATO DRIVEMOVING SALE SAT MARCH 21 , 9 2 4088 Duncan Rd. 3,000 Sq Ft Indoor .Multi-Estate Sale. 1 Day Only. Antiques, Fishing, Tools, Clothing, Furniture, Collectibles. Too Much To Mention! S AT O NLY. 9 -1. 2 1 20 Palm Tree Drive, PGI. MOVING SALE! Household, marine, baby, ficus, rug!!!!!! SAT. 8-1 240 LEWIS CIR. CONDO GARAGE SALE. Golf Clubs, Antiques Chairs, New Golf Bag, Printer, Utility table, Books & More sm. items SAT . 8 12 3306 & 3311 Brentwood Ct. Household, Books, Jewelry, Handbags, BOATING & lots of Misc. S ATURDAY 8 AM1 PM7258 N BLUESAGE(BURNTSTOREMEADOWS). MOVINGSALE. MISC. ITEMS. SATURDAY ONLY 9 1 . Punta Gorda RR Depot, 20+ Vendors. For free set-up, call 941-639-6774. S UNDAY1 0 am3 pm. 403 W Grace St Punta Gorda. Collectibles,Dolls, Costume Jewelry, Open Salt Dip Collection, Household items ROTONDAAREA GARAGE SALES6008 FRI S AT 8 1pm 1 6 5 Rotonda Circle, Rot W. Furniture kitchen & housesehold stuff, clothes, CDs. !!!!! FRIS AT 8 3 141 S portsman Rd. Estate-4 Families. Household, Golf, Tools, Jewelry, Beads, Collectibles, & More! JIMS ESTATE SALE SAT-SUN 9-3 553 ROTONDA CIR ESTATESALE, CONTENTSOFHOME! LEATHERCOUCH, CHAIRS, BEDROOMSET, TONS OFWOMENSCLOTHES, TOOLS, PATIOFURNTIURE. S. VENICE AREA GARAGE SALES6010 FRI. ANDSAT. 8-1 406 SHAMROCK BLVD VENICE GARDENS CIVIC CTR GIANT RUMMAGE SALE TOOLSCLOTHINGHOUSEHOLDETC... PSYCHIC FAIR2nd Sat. Every month 10am-3pm TOP READERS Free Healing $15/15 min ANGEL MINISTRIES 2269 S. Tamiami Trail Venice 941-492-4995 S AT only 9 2 255 MORNINGSIDERd. HUGE HUGE SALE Furniture, wall art, books, tools, fishing, household, and more. SAT . 9 am3 pm & SUN 9am-1pm, 526 Grant Rd. Fishing, Kayak, Rubber Raft, Household. Something For Everyone! VENICE AREA GARAGE SALES6011 FRI .SAT . 9 12 613 S . Armada Rd. (Is.) 200+ Fla. Plants. Plumira, Bromeliad, Kalanchoe, Oyster, Valencia, Pencil, Snake, Coleus, Cactus, Pink Lady, Fossils, Toy Soldiers, Misc Vintage Household Bar g ain Stuff. G ARA G E S ALE MAR C H 21ST22ND, 8 AM2PM, NO EARLY BIRDS. VARIOUS HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, FURNITURE, SPORTING GOODS, A ND TOOLS. 373 REDWOOD RD. VENICE, FL. SAT 8 12 1264 N I n di es Cir. ESTATE SALE TOOLS! Woodworking, Machinist, Hand & Power, Big & Small, Including Band Saw! SAT ONLY 8-12STONEYBROOK COMMUNITY YARD SALE Enter community through the Center Rd entrance. At the gatehouse you will receive a map of the community and addresses of participating residents. S ATURDAY 8 AM2 PM 293 Venice Palms Blvd. Moving Sale! All Must Go! Household, Fishing, Garage, Antiques. SATURDAY , 8AM 12PM CARLINTINI COMMUNITY YARD SALE! Strada Doro Strada D`Argento. Off Capri Isles. SATURDAY, 9AM-1PMSPANISHLAKESMOBILEPARK. ROBERTSRD. & 41. COLLECTABLES, MEN`S& WOMEN`SCLOTHING. JEWELRY, 50/50 RAFFLE. SILENTAUCTION. SMALLAPPLIANCES& TOOLS, RAFFLEBASKETS, WHITEELEPHANT, BAKESALE. LUNCHEONWITHCARRYOUT. Needanew Home? LookintheClassifieds! S UNDAY O NLY. 9 -4. 3 1 8 Seaboard Ave, Venice. HUGE 5000 SQFT WAREHOUSE BLOWOUT SALE! EVERYTHING MUST GO GULFCOVE/SGC GARAGE SALES6014 FRI.S AT. 8 -1 2 9 41 0 Bluegill Cir. S.G.C. Hshld., Books, Clothes, Shoes, Smoker/Cooker, High Chair ETC! FRI .SAT . 8AM 3PM 3629 Blitman St. Antiques, Guns, 5X8 Trailer, Garden Cart, Gas Grill, Canoe Toter, Tools. FRI .SAT ., 10 2 pm, 6177 Coliseum Blvd. Gardens of Gulf Cove. Furniture, Pots, Pans, & MORE! Inside & Outside Sale! Friday, August 15, 2014 ads.yoursun.net E/N/C The Sun Classified Page 19 Friday, August 15, 2014 ads.yoursun.net E/N/C The Sun Classified Page 19 BICYCLES/ TRICYCLES6135 HITCH MOUNT bik e rac k 1 1/4 yakima $65 941-2688951 TEN SPEED Vi ntage S c h w i nn Step Thru new tires $50 941544-0042 ADVERTISE! BICYCLES/ TRICYCLES6135 CRUISER RETRO new S un Revo styled Mens bike $155 941-544-0042 CRUISER v i ntage sc h w i nn 3 sp New fat tires ++ $125 941544-0042 AdvertiseToday! BICYCLES/ TRICYCLES6135 BIKES HIS & h ers bi g t i re n i ce cond. $120/pair 941-626-3102 BIKES , KIDS 12 & 16 20 sizes also available $30 941474-1776 ADVERTISE! BICYCLES/ TRICYCLES6135 BIKE Vi ntage Gi ant Y u k on H ybrid Super Clean 26 $100 941544-0042 BIKES Ad u l t /T een 24 & 26 sizes to choose from $45 941474-1776 AdvertiseToday! BICYCLES/ TRICYCLES6135 BIKE 3 WHEEL DELIVERY AVAIL. $225 941-626-3102 BIKE ladies 2 4 1 8 spd mtn bike $35 941-625-2779 BIKE mountain paci f ic 26 $ 4 0 941-235-1910 BICYCLES/ TRICYCLES6135 BICYCLES M ens & L a d ys bikes.Selling by pair $70 941764-8316 BIKE 20GIRLS HUFFY V ery Good Condition $40 941-2688951 ADVERTISE!
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Saturday, March 21, 2015 ads.yoursun.net E/N/C/V The Sun Classified-Section A Page 15 MISCELLANEOUS6260 GO LF C LUB S 1 2 assorted w/bag $35 941-698-4724 HEALTH O METER WAI S T High Scale 350lbs $50 941-6974713 INFLATABLE MATTRE SS E S Queen, twin with sheets $12 803-624-8039 LANTERN P OS TLI G HT READY TO INSTALL $19 941-7632581 N. C . S TATE FLA G 3 x5 1 00% nylon new $25 941-426-4151 NECKLACES Sh ar kT eet h an d fossil In PG $325 308-3403447 NEW C RABTRAP S W/ROPE,FLOAT,ZINC,REBAR $35 941-830-0998 NY YANKEE S FLA G 3 x5 new $20 941-426-4151 PILL O W S HAM S peach; multifloral; standard; 2/ $6 941639-0838 POKER CHIPS 500 c l ay 5 c l rs w/case $50 941-698-4724 RAM S TATUE 4 0 x1 6 use inside or out $49 941-764-7971 RECORD ALBUM COVERS all kinds of Music. .50 Cent s each. Bulk Sale! 941-496 9252 RECORD COLLECTION includes album covers 5 0 cents each. 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P.G. 941-505-2233 BAMB OO P O LE S 2 1/4 to 1 dia x 8+ long $3 941-4266759 BASE BALL TICKET RED SOX VS STL 3/23 4 GMSR ea $20 941-276-1354 BASEBALL TICKETS RAYS VS RED SOX 3/26 (2) EACH $50 941-276-1354 BA S EBALL S TI C KET S RED SOXVS TWINS 4/3 Fri Nite 2 EA $50 941-276-1354 C ARPET C LEANER Bissell little green $50 941-627-6780 CHARTS US C ana d a east coast ea $15 941-505-1745 CHIMES new l g se l ect. to $10 $2 941-426-4151 C HRI S TMA S VILLA G E Dickens Lighted Plus More $500 253-678-9161 DEHUMIDIFIER, as-is, needs freeon . $15 941-496-9252 D OG B OO K by Margaret Keenan 17x2 . $75 941-4969252 DRAIN H OS ERVclean f lexable 15 $10 941-585-8149 FENCING FENCE poo l app 40 ft $75 941-505-1745 FIREWOOD Split, Bundled, and ready for the firepit! Perfect for these cooler nights! Pine, Oak, Citrus 941-468-4372 FL . GATERSFLAG 3 x 5 new $20 941-426-4151 FLASHLIGHT MAGLITE bl ac k 4 battery ex.cond. w/batts. $20 941-585-8149 FONDUE SET T ru d eau new i n box $25 941-637-4668 GOLF CART 2 w h ee l , h an d cart new $25 941-698-4724 DOGS6233 BICH-TZU,DESIGNER, Non Shedding $600 941-698-5008 DOGS OF VENICE. Your Dog Groomed in my Mobile Salon. 16 Yrs. Exp. Call Stacy (941) 786-7877 GERMAN SHEPHARD, FEMALEVet Ckd & cert, 3mths old $600 941-743-0772 HAVANESE 8 MTH OLD MALE NEUTERED, ALL SHOTS, $600. (941)-223-0201 PETSUPPLIES & SERVICES6236 AQUARIUM 30 ga l w i t h pump, filter, light stand, heater. $1.00 941-223-2301 BIRD C A G E 32 x 23 x54 plus 22 top playstand Off White Like new $235 941-639-5194 BIRD C A G E 4 0 X 30 X7 3 black vein Dome top Like new for large parrot $360 941-6395194 D OG / C AT C RATE very nice with bowls & locks for small any $20 941-423-7771 D OG H O U S E, Large wood, removable shingle roof, $125 941-763-9833 763-389-1618 KENNEL 2 4L X1 6 w x 15h like new $20.00 941-391-6334 LITTER BOX C overe d w / d oor like new 18l x 14w x 18h $10.00 941-391-6334 PET CARRIER M e di um, h ar d sided $8 941-451-3958 PET CARRIER S ma ll h ar d s id e d Kennel cab 2 $8.00 941-4513958 PET D OO R f or slider, Freedom patio panel for frames up to 96, accomodates high ceilings. $150 941-284-7391 PET LIFE JA C KET C ritters Inflatable new Size M $35 941505-7272 APPLIANCES6250 A PPLIAN C E S Total Kitchen D/W Range Micro Fridge $1,000 941-661-4800 BREAD MA C HINE BreadMan Excellent Condition $30 941698-9798 COFFEE MAKER S pace ma k er Under Cabinet. $40 941-6812433 FA C ET M O EN Lowes paid 144 new in box $70 941-235-5543 FREEZER small Kenmore 7.5 ex cond $180 903-439-7125 G E Pro f ile 30 Electric C ooktop White Like New $95 941-5250756 LAWNMOWER se lf prop, mulching 3yrs grt cond $100 941-505-8889 MARGARITA BLENDER ma k e el paso new $30 941-3754054 MICROWAVE Whi r l poo l 1 . 6 c f hood combo, NEW. $165 941497-4788 RANGE ELECTRIC N ew Whirlpool SS $450 941-2499931 TOOLS/ MACHINERY6190 BATTERY C HAR G ER C ommer cialFox $45 941-780-3977 BI SC UIT J O INER Dewalt with case $90 803-984-4450 BOLT CUTTERS i nsu l ate d h andles ex.cond. $15 941-5858149 CHAIN SAW HUSQVARNA T 435 $125 941-447-7927 C HAIN S AW S HARPENER Electric ex. cond. $55 941764-0614 C IR C ULAR S AW Heavy duty Milwaukee $100 941-7803977 CO MPRE SSO R 4 0 gallon with hose $225 941-626-3102 DRILL/ DRIVER accessories kit Craftsman 76 pieces $25 941-451-3958 G ENERAT O R C oleman-5 000 watt-needs carb clean $150 941-626-0967 GENERATOR MITSUBISHI , MGE4800, Good Cond. $200 941-625-7507 KREG POCKET H o l e Ji g K3 system with manuals $85 803984-4450 PLANER DELTA 1 2 port , extra knives, manual $100 803984-4450 RADIAL ARM S AW 10 Craftsman in excellent condition $250 941-505-2735 TOOLS ASSORTMENT TABLE FULL CALL $45 941-391-6377 WO RK TABLE 29 1/ 2 X 55 Inches $35 941-639-0975 FARM EQUIPMENT6195 C HI C KEN H O U S E wood, removable shingle roof $125 941-763-9833 OFFICE/BUSINESS EQUIP./SUPLIES6220 EXECUTIVE DESK 6 DRAWERS 60Lx30Wx29H $60 941-2351054 O FFI C E C HAIR great condition $50 941-564-8778 PA C KIN G PEANUT S 5 0 gal bags $5.00 each $5 941-4237845 OFFICE OUTFITTERS Pre-owned & new office furniture. 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Always garaged $3,300 941-473-8541 2002 BUICK LESABRE 92K MI! $5,295 941-916-9222 DLR 200 4 BUI C K LE S ABRE Limited sun roof, Fair cond. $1400. 941-426-5313 2008 BUI C K LU C ERNE 70K MI $11,874 855-481-2060 DLR CADILLAC7030 1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE , 86,796 mi, Excellent Condition Lots of extras, $5,500 941475-1655 2002 CADILLAC SLS Auto, A/C, Loaded. 120K Mi. $4,800/obo 941-391-3989 2005 CADILLAC CTS 6 cy l , auto, a/c, loaded, 98K, 1 owner, very nice cond. $5750 941-350-1251 2006 CADILLAC DTS , 4DR SedanLux mil 83K $9,990JeffsAutoSales.net941-629-1888 20 1 0 C ADILLA C S T S Black on Black. Heated & Cooled Seats. 34K MI $22,900 941-429-4361 CHEVY7040 200 4 C HEVR O LET BLAZER Extra Clean! 92K MI $6,995 941-916-9222 DLR 20 1 0 C HEVY HHR 4 cyl, auto, A/C, 120K mi, runs & drives exc. New Tires & Timing belt $5950 941-929-2923 dlr 20 11 C HEVY IMPALA 34K MI $13,987 855-481-2060 DLR 20 11 C HEVY C AMAR O COUPE 2SS 17K MI $25,988 855-242-9258 DLR 2011 CHEVY CAMARO INFERNO ORANGE 25K MI $32,989 855-242-9258 DLR 20 1 3 C HEVY IMPALA LTZ 4dr,mil 45,381 $15,900 ownerJeffsAutoSales.net 941-629-1888 20 14 C HEVR O LET C AMAR O 2DR CONV LT 14MI $26,888 855-242-9258 DLR CHRYSLER7050 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING Convertible JXI. Only 90K MI! $2,950/obo 941-214-0889
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Saturday, March 21, 2015 ads.yoursun.net E/N/C/V The Sun Classified-Section A Page 17 MISC. BOATS7333 1 0 DIN G HY, WALKER BAY 1 0 w/ Oars. Excellent Condition! $475 609-731-4669 (Venice) 13 1978 BOSTON WHALER-SPORT, 35HP Mercury. Fish Finder, No Trailer. Great Condition! $3,800. 920-765-2026 7 DIN G HY f iberglass with oars $300 941-408-1937 7 DIN G HY New, Handcrafted, Wood $399 941-6254764 OUTBOARD/ MARINE ENGINES7334 YAMAHA TWIN 2005 F225HP 4 Strokes, Extra Clean & 198 Hrs. $16,000. 216-926-5458 BOATSTORAGE/ DOCKING7336 1 BRIDGE AINGER cree k boat slip & lift. Englewood, $7.00 ft, 941-441-7648 DOCK FOR RENT , N o B r id ges, Good Water. Close To Harbor. Call Chris 941-627-1414 MARINE SUPPLY & EQUIP.7338 4. 3 EN G INE O M C starting at $10 239-218-5504 A N C H O R Bruce G enuine 66 lb / 30kg $249 941-505-7272 BOAT PROPELLER S ta i n l ess Qk Silver Laser $65 941-4239371 B OO K C hapman Piloting S ea & Sm Boat Handling LN $15 941697-0501 FI G HTIN G DE C K C hair O ne used chair white in color. $35 941-743-3768 FIGHTING DECK Ch a i r Th e chair is used and white in color $35 941-743-3768 FL B O AT C HART S Misc $ 1 0 941-223-8308 W ATER SO FTENER Portable for RV or Marine use $125 941697-0940 CANOES/ KAYAKS7339 17 C AN O E G RUMMAN square stern $375 941-4263605 TRAILER & ACCESSORIES7341 2014 TRIPLE CROWN TRAILER 6x16 $1900 941-916-9222 Dlr. 2014 TRIPLE CROWN TRAILER 7x16 Car Hauler 941-916-9222 Dlr. TRAILER 2008 GVR 5X8, 2200LBS, $1150/OBO CALL 941-204-3811 ROYS TRAILER COUNTRY NewPre-Owned CargoUtility Trailers Parts Repairs-Tires Welding. We BUY Trailers! Trades Welcome. Open Sundays 10am-3pm Ask For Shawn. 941-575-2214 4760 Taylor Rd P.G. TOW BAR tow b ar f or 1999 Honda CRV. $50 941-4975788 BOATS-POWERED7330 03/21/15 20 2000 HYDRA-SPORTCC w/ Yamaha, 4s, 225HP, 375 Housrs on Motor, 2 New Batteries, Garmin GPS Color, Exc. Cond. $16,500 941-391-6377 Not Actual photo 2 1 2003 HURRI C ANE GS2 11 Cent. Console. 150 Yamaha 2 Stroke $9,200 732-887-4818 21 2007 SEA RAY LAGUNA B210SC, incls alum Trailer, 150HP Verado Merc OB, Full Bimini Top, Pwr Pole & Trim Tabs $18,900 941-374-2562 22 DECK BOAT 90 HP Yamaha. Bimini Top. Alum Trailer. Depth & Fish Finder. Bottom Paint. $6,500 Englewood 765-967-3138 24 2000 OCEAN RUNNER CCWA, Newer 225 Yamaha, Low Hrs., Enclosure T-Top, Electronics & Trailer. $18,500. 941-706-7798 24` SPORT 2000PRO-LINE Center Console T-Top. 2006 Evinrude 250HP, E-Tec, bait well, 8 rod holders, Lowrence GPS/Fishfinder, Porta-pottie, 5.2 gal, Excellent cond. $23,900. (Below NADA) 941766-7311 or 941-840-8228 25 CREST PONTOON 1990, with alum top, 2006 115hp Yamaha, New Dragon Fly Sonar includes trailer. $5,000/obo 941-441-8255 26 REGAL LEISURE CAT 1994 12 Draft, 200HP Johnson. Great Family & Party Boat! Large Enclosed Porta Potty Cabin. $5,700 941-639-8649 27 SEARAY 1987 268 SUNDANCER freshwater, 454 Chevy, Cary on A/C Sleeps 6 New items, inclds trailer $10,500 937-750-7620 28 SEA FOX cc Pro Series W/twin Suzuki 175hp. 4 strokes low hrs. With/Magic tilt alum. Trailer, Well maintained. Nice Boat $36,300 816-365-9305 29 6 Regal Commodore 2002 Twin IO, AC, Radar, GPS, Canvas Camper Covers. Electric Toilet, TV, VCR, Windless, Generator. Loaded. $32,000 OBO 508-942-4600 JUST REDUCED TRUCKS/ PICK-UPS7300 20 1 3 G M C S IERRA 15 00 SLE EXT CAB 17K MI $28,989 855-242-9258 DLR SPORTUTILITY/ VEHICLES7305 2002 D O D G E DURAN GO SUV 92K MI. New Tires, Battery, Belt & Brakes. Punta Gorda, $5,500 708-207-4521 2006 BUICK LACROSSE 4dr Sedan $8,900 Must See! JeffsAutoSales.net 941-629-1888 2009 HYUNDAI SONATA 4d r Sedan 1 own, 82K, Call $8,990JeffsAutoSales.net941-629-1888 2009 HYUNDAI SANTAFE 1 own, loaded, mil 57K, $11,990JeffsAutoSales.net941-629-1888 2009 NISSAN MURANO 4d r front wheel mil 88k $15,990JeffsAutoSales.net 941-629-1888 20 1 2 D O D G E J O URNEY 15K MI $16,897 855-481-2060 DLR BOATS-POWERED7330 16 CAROLINA SKIFF J16 ,25HP Yamaha , pwr tlt,200hrs,ff,trol mtr,bim,trailer $4,200 941-286-7964 17 TAHOEQ3, Run About. 2002 Mercruiser 3.0L I/O, Incl. Trailer w/ Surge Brakes, New Bimini Top. Excellent Condition! $7,500. 937-382-0009 18 2005 SWEETWATER Pontoon Boat 40HP, 100 Running Hrs.On Motor, New Fish Finder & Marine Radio, $8,500 863-558-6124 18.6 RANGER ANGLER 2008, INCLDSRANGERALUMTRLR, 150HP MERC. XL OPTIMAX. BIMINI TOP, MINKOTASP70TROLLING MOTOR. LOWRANCELMS 520-C, LOWHRS. ONLYUSED6MTHSOUTOF YR. GARAGESTORED. A-1 COND. $25,000 941-698-9822 19 2005 PROLINE SPORT CC, 115 Yamaha, Bimini, Live Well, 53 hrs, just Serviced! Trailer $11,500 941-539-9916 20 SOUTHWIND fiberglass deck boat w/ motor & trailer. 115 Yamaha 4 stroke. Low Mileage, Exc. Cond. $16,200 508-951-1530 20 Team Sailfish, 1996 w / trailer. Ctr console, Yamaha 130 2 stroke w/SS prop, EC $6,900 941-626-4571 or 941-627-5777 REDUCED AUTOS WANTED7260 We Buy & pick up junk CARS 941-661-1928 AUTO PARTS/ ACCESSORIES7270 BA S E PLATE F O R A H O NDA FIT $100 941-447-7927 CAR COVER f or J eep W rang l er 2-door 3-layer full cover w/bag. Excellent condition $100 260413-6198 C AR D OO R S 92 Toyota $ 1 2 5 941-676-2019 C AR S TAND S $30 9 41223 8308 CO RVETTE REAREND $ 4 90 941-698-0722 CUMMINS FUELFILTERS $50 941-286-0612 FLYWHEEL XA C T PR O LITE P/N600105 $120 941-3795586 HU S KY TRU C K Box $ 15 0 603-933-0339 LEBRA T O Y O TA C amry 02 0 4 $39 941-676-2019 RADIO $90941 698 9798 SO FT T O P KIT f or 2 Door 2013 Jeep Rangler. Still in Box.. $650 941-587-1149 SPARE WHEEL T oyota C amry $45.00 941-676-2019 TIRE S ( 4 ) less than 5 000 miles Good Year Eagle GT. 215/55/R17. Like new. 60,000 mile tires $250 b/o (941) 8898558 TRUCK BED D o d ge D a k ota 4 dr. $300 941-484-2383 VANS7290 2005 CHRYSLER T&C 1-own, 85k Loaded. $8,800 JeffsAutoSales.net 941-629-1888 2007 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LMTD Van. 78k mi $10,795 941-916-9222DLR 2008 CHRYSLER T&C front-wheel mil 62K, $11,990 JeffsAutoSales.net 941-629-1888 2009 H O NDA O DY SS EY 67K MI $16,990 855-280-4707 DLR 2012 DODGE G ran d C aravan W HEELCHAIR van, 10 lowered floor & ramp. 941-870-4325 2013 HONDA CR V 25K MI $24,990 855-280-4707 DLR TRUCKS/ PICK-UPS7300 2003 FORD RANGER Ext, Cab, V6 Posi Track, 111K Mi. Tow Pkg. $6450 941-473-7766 2004 D o d ge R am1500 LIke New w/ Cap. 94k MI $10,995 941-916-9222 DLR 2012 FORD F 250 KING 29K MI $39,990 855-280-4707 DLR APPLY NOW DONTWAIT. DRIVETODAYGUARANTEEDCREDIT APPROVAL941-473-2277www.pctcars2.com MISC. IMPORTS7240 200 4 P O R SC HE 9 11 2DR CONV 28K MI $35,989 855-242-9258 DLR 20 1 2 FIAT 1 2 4 14K MI $11,745 855-481-2060 DLR ANTIQUES/ COLLECTIBLES7250 1927 CHRYSLER ROADSTER 10,500 miles, Exc. driver, Must be seen $25k 941-426-5282 1959 EDSEL CORSAIR, 410 V8 engine, new tires, 45k mi, $3950/obo 248-252-2270 1966 REDMUSTANG, black interior, 6 cyl. auto, smooth cruiser. $8800. 574-551-2256. 1970 GTO Cl ean, Cl one, $5800 941-626-3102 1976 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER BROUGHAM, black, 4dr, 46K orig mi, 1 owner, original papers of purchase, exc. cond. fully loaded, $10,000 OBO Call after 4pm 941-697-6412 1976 MG MGB CONVERT 30k orig miles exc cond must see, $6,000 941-255-7878 BUDGETBUYS7252 #1 TOP CASH PAID UP TO $5,000 CARS, TRUCKS,ANYCOND. 941-650-5785 1 999 F O RD C R O WN-VI C T O RIA Runs and looks good. $1300. 941-204-9026 AUTOS WANTED7260 WE BUY CARS RUNNING OR NOT! $400 CASH + UP Frank 941-276-0204 I BUY SCRAP CARS,TRUCKS AND WRECKS 941-456-1342 ALL VEHICLES Wanted Dead or Alive, Top $$ Paid Starting at $250$5000 Free pick up 941-623-2428 FINDYOUR BESTFRIEND INTHE CLASSIFIEDS! BEST $$ FOR JUNKERS Available 24/7 941-286-3122, 623-5550 NISSAN7200 20 1 3 NI SS AN PATHFINDER 40K MI $29,990 855-280-4707 DLR TOYOTA7210 1995 TOYOTA COROLLA 4DR Sedan $3,900JeffsAutoSales.net 941-629-1888 2002 T O Y O TA HI G HLANDER 86K MI $9,987 855-481-2060 DLR 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA 4DR S 39K MI $9,944 855-481-2060 DLR 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY Taupe, 4dr Sedan LE, Perfect Cond. 73K miles, $12,000 OBO 941-475-4163 2008 TOYOTA YARIS 5SPD 81K MI $7,685 855-481-2060 DLR 2009 T O Y O TA C AMRY 4DR LE 71K MI $11,884 855-481-2060 DLR 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY 85 K MI. Exc. Cond, Clean. Sun Roof, Power, Loaded. $13,500/obo 941-423-2921 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 5DR 40K MI $15,877 855-481-2060 DLR 2011 TOYOTA AVALON Lmtd. 8,000 Miles, Silver. Leather, Moonroof Backup Camera, Loaded. Privately Owned, Cost New Mid 40s. Asking $25,000 Punta Gorda 941-637-8283 20 11 T O Y O TA RAV4 36K MI $17,990 855-280-4707 DLR 20 1 2 T O Y O TA AVAL O N 42K MI $21,990 855-280-4707 DLR 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA 35K MI $14,854 855-481-2060 DLR 2012 TOYOTA SIENNA , 18,333 mi, V6. WH. Excellent condition., $19,499 941-2559887 20 1 2 T O Y O TA S IENNA 20K MI $23,990 855-280-4707 DLR 20 14 T O Y O TA AVAL O N 4,163K MI $29,990 855-280-4707 DLR VOLKSWAGEN7220 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 67K MI $14,957 855-481-2060 DLR 2011 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT VW CC Lux Plus Mid-Size Sports Sedan, 4 dr, Exec. Cond., White Gold Metallic Ext., leather int., moon roof, fully loaded., 40,000 $16,500 941-493-3259 2013 VOLKSWAGEN PAS SAT SUNROOF 23K MI $23,989 855-242-9258 DLR 20 1 3 V O LK S WA G EN JETTA 13K MI $21,989 855-242-9258 DLR 2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF BASE 51K MI $13,874 855-481-2060 DLR
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Saturday, March 21, 2015 ads.yoursun.net E/N/C/V The Sun Classified-Section A Page 19 adno=8535263 RVSTORAGE7381 KEISER`S RV STORAGE 24/7 Gated AccessLow Rates Duncan Rd. (Hwy 17) (941)-276-9104 RV/CAMPER PARTS7382 EVEN BRAKE S Y S TEM f or tow car brand new $800 708906-6866 KIN G PINEXTENDER $ 75 941-286-0612 TRAILER AID $ 5 0 9 41286 0612 Classified=Sales MOTOR HOMES/ RVs7380 I WANT YOUR RV. Well Sell It FREE! SKIP EPPERS RVs941-639-6969 Punta Gorda Closed Sun. & Mon. SATURN TOW-CARS Starting at $2,500. Blue-Ox Tow hitches sold & installed. THE SATURN GUYS PRO-POWER AUTO SALES 4140 Whidden Blvd PC 33980 (941) 627-8822. WANTED All M otor Homes, TTs, 5th whls, PopUps, Vans conversion & passenger, cars & trucks. CASH paidon the spot for quick sale. 941-347-7171 MOTOR HOMES/ RVs7380 34 NATIONAL SEABREEZE 2000, 36K, SLIDE, GENERATOR, AWNINGS V-10, 814-657-1028 RV Collision RepairsCustomer and Insurance Modern shop, quality work! FREE ESTIMA TES .RV WORLD Inc.of NokomisFAMILYOWNED/OPERATEDFOR37 YRS2110 US 41Nokomis 941-966-2182 RVSWANTEDCASH/CONSIGN/TRADECALL: MARKRV WORLD INC OF NOKOMISFAMILYOWNED/OPERATEDFOR37 YRS2110 US 41 NOKOMIS941-966-2182 MOTOR HOMES/ RVs7380 RV SERVICE $PECIAL$ Lg. Parts Showroom Factory Warranty All models Wash & Hand Wax Brake Flush Roof Reseal RV Propane & Bottles Water Leak Test RV Wash New Tires & BalanceRV WORLD INC.of Nokomis FAMILYOWNED/OPERATEDFOR37 YRS2110 US 41 Nokomis, 941-966-2182 MOTOR HOMES/ RVs7380 2000 38`MOUNTAIN AIRE 45K Mi. New Tires, 1 Slide. W/D. Exc. Winter Home! Exc. Cond! $22,500 863-491-0674 2002 COACH HOUSE MOTORHOME PLATINUM, SLEEPS 4 PERFECT CONDITION $37,500 941-423-2491 2003 D O LPHIN LX RV + 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis Tow Pkg 941-639-8051 2006 FOURWINDS CHATEAU 28 Class C 450 Ford super duty, V-10, new tires Sleeps 8, ex cond. $22,995 941-423-7771 2015 WINNEBAGOS2014 Model CLEARANCE!NO .1 SELLING R V RV World Inc.of Nokomis FAMILYOWNED/OPERATEDFOR37 YRS2110 US 41,Nokomis I-75 Exit 195 1-800-262-2182www.rvworldinc.com 2 20 0 1 1 5 5 R R O O A A D D T TR R E E K K# # 1 1 S SE E L L L L I I N N G GC CA A M M P P E E R RV VA A N NRV WORLDINCOFNOKOMISFAMILYOWNED/OPERATEDFOR37 YRS2110 US 41 NOKOMIS941-966-2182www.rvworldinc.com 31 1995 WINNEBAGO CLASS A, 65k miles, Automatic jacks, 6 new tires, Kids wont let me drive any more! Call 941-497-5788 for further info 31 2001Challenger new tires, & battery, 24K mi, no slides, no pets, no smoke. $20,000 Call 941-766-1022 35 1999 HOLIDAY RAMBLER new tires & battery, one slide, 17K mi, V10, No Smoke, New carpet, new cond. $25,000 941-426-8102 Cashinwith Class! I BUY TRAVEL TRAILERS, 5th Wheels Motor Homes & Trucks I Come to You! Call Dave Anytime. 813-713-3217 NEWHOLIDAYRAMBLERSA MUSTSEEMOTORHOMEMANYMODELSRV WORLD INC OF NOKOMISFAMILYOWNED/OPERATEDFOR37 YRS2110 US 41 NOKOMIS941-966-2182 TRAILER & ACCESSORIES7341 TRAILER 5x 1 0 Box with 2 sides, galv frame, spare tire $375 803-984-4450 TRAILERHIT C H reese Weight distributing hitch rated at 15,000 new condition $140 603-933-0339 CYCLES/MOPEDS/ SCOOTERS7360 1 98 1 H O NDA Automatic 4 00 , Runs great. $600 941-2376149 1 99 7 S UZUKI MARAUDER VZ800, Great Condition, Windshield, bags etc. $1,500 631-848-1611 2002 HONDA VTX-1800 Black. Many Access. 10,500 Mi $6,500 941-979-7656 2004 HONDAVLX Shadow 600 CC, 13,600 mi, like new, extras $3,200 941-525-6493 REDUCED HD SPORTSER 1996 8k MI Orig Cond. w/ Extras. Must See! $2,495/OBO 941-268-8570 LIBERTY MOTORCYCLE TRAILER 4 years old, Black and Silver, Perfect Cond. $3,300 941-475-4163 CAMPERS/ TRAVELTRAILERS7370 1999 DODGERam Phoenix 3500, 41K orig. mi, $16,000, OBO Call Rob 410-463-3351 2006 FUN FINDER X 1 89 , Sleeps 4 + bunk, A/C, awning, grill, new tires, $6,000 OBO 863-491-5073 2013 19' Coleman Expedition Travel Trailer. Used only 4 times! Loaded with Extras. $14,550. 941-445-9079 28` COPPERCANYON Very Good Condition, Lots of Extras. $16,000 OBO 941-276-9401 SLIDE IN TRUCK CAMPER , 1992. 9.5' Floor Winds. W/ Air, Furnished, Microwave, & New Fridge. Used 3 Times. Original Owner. $5,995 Call 941-637-1528 After 7PM. MOTOR HOMES/ RVs7380 1999 WINNEBAGO Brave Class A 29, 74,439mi. extras, VGC. $17,500. 941-629-3536
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Saturday, March 21, 2015 ads.yoursun.net E/N/C/V The Sun Classified-Section B Page 1 TM adno=8532818 adno=8532836 adno=8532843CGC1513645 adno=8532837 Since1991941-484-7644 www.rentalcompanyofvenice.comadno=8533103SpecializingIn...AnnualRentalsBurgundySquare -Large1BR/1Bath,DowntownVenice........... R ENTE D RENTEDSouthVeniceHome -3/2/2,Pool............... .................... $1,600moSouthVeniceHome -3/2/2,Lanai,Nice!... ................... $1,150moLetUsManageYourPropertyNowmanagingtheShoppesandResidences atBurgundySquare www. GaeSt ewart . comE-mail:GaeStew@aol.comwww.RE/MAX.com GAESTEWARTGRI,CRS,IRES adno=8533102 941-488-6262DIRECTInVeniceSince1970 WATERFORDMAINTENANCEFREEHOME inWaterford,agated,golfingcommunity.A true3bedrm,(1usedasoffice)2bath,2cargarageVilla.Over1800Sqft underair,open&light,volumeceilingsgivesniceambiencetothishomewith alltilefloorsexcept2bedrms,kitchenislightaccommodatingw/stainless appliances,breakfastbar,plantshelves.Livingroom/familyroomoverlooks lakew/fountaintoserenetropicalparadise.Specialprivatereadingnookoff livingrm/bedrm&outtogrillarea.Lotsofnew&upgradesinthis home.Prideofownershipabounds. $309,900. adno=8535180
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Page 2 The Sun Classified-Section B E/N/C/Vads.yoursun.netSaturday, March 21, 2015 adno=8535223 REAL ESTATE NEWS CLOSING UP YOUR HOME By Mari o D Artagnan Many of our Southwest Fl ori da homeowners l eave the area for extended peri ods of ti me. I n many cases they head back north for a peri od of weeks or even months. What does a homeowner do to prepare for the l ong absence? Some peopl e ask thei r nei ghbors or fri ends to watch over thei r homes, l ooki ng for anythi ng out of the ordi nary li ke a pool l eak, for exampl e. They al so gi ve the nei ghbors a key for access to the i nteri or j ust to make sure there are no pl umbi ng l eaks and that the ai r condi ti oni ng i s i n worki ng order . Some homeowners i nsi st on i nstal li ng the hurri cane shutters for the enti re summer months, where others trust fri ends to i nstal l them i n the event of an i mpendi ng storm. There are some i ssues to consi der pri or to del egati ng thi s ki nd of responsi bi li ty. One probl em i s that wi th respect to hurri cane shutters, proper i nstal l ati on i s paramount. Otherwi se, any warranty cl ai ms may be deni ed i f not properl y i nstal l ed accordi ng to the manufacturer s gui del i nes. Someti mes, even i f you have forged excel l ent fri endshi ps wi th your nei ghbors, they may not want the respo nsi bi li ty. Despi te the best i ntenti ons of ei ther nei ghbors or fri ends there are understandabl e, yet, cruci al i ntrusi ons on Pl an A and thi s can be to the detri ment and, i n some cases, destructi on of property. Nei ghbors and fri ends have fami li es and they have commi tments. Many ti mes, the best i ntenti onal promi ses do not come to frui ti on. Pl an B may i ncl ude professi onal management and that may be the next and i n many cases the most vi abl e sol uti on. These compani es speci al i ze i n vi si ti ng your home on a regul ar basi s, maki ng sure that the property i s secure. I n the event somethi ng needs to be repaired or addressed, they woul d have al l of your contact i nformati on and coul d make recommendati ons as to who coul d fi x the probl em. How does a homeowner choose the proper company? I n many cases, word-of-mouth recommendati ons from a professi onal real estate professi onal , whom has years of experience and l ong-term commi tments to hi s customers l ong after cl osi ng dates, may be the best li nk. Addi ti onal l y, customer satisfacti on spreads, readi l y, throughout nei ghborhoods an d soci al forums. Qui te often, the li nks i ntertwi ne. The agent has been the catal yst to honest and fai r transacti ons, ti me and ti me agai n and the resul tant communi cati on between many nei ghborhoods, i n many cases, transcends generati ons. Honesty begets trust and the word travel s, rapi dl y. Mari o D Artagnan i s the Managi ng Broker at Berkshi re Hathaway HomeServi ces Fl ori da Real ty i n Punta Gorda. Mari o i s a former i nvesti gator for the Fl ori da Real Estate Commi ssi on. He i s al so a former real estate i nstructor. Mr. D Artagnan i s a publ i shed author and has been a keynote speaker on the subj ect of agency l aw. Mari o i s al so a veteran of the US Ai r Force. For questi ons or comments contact Mr. D Artagnan at: mari odartagnan@bhhsfl ori dareal ty. com or cal l 941-639-2600 Mari o D Artagnan 9336 St Paul Dr Port Charlotte, Fl 33981 Single Family Home 3 Bedrooms 2 BathsListing Price $219,900 Sold For $200,000 Stay on Top of Sales and Prices in YOUR Neighborhood!Check the Listings inAREA PROPERTY TRANSFERS Every Saturday in Your Sun Newspaper`s Real Estate Classified Section www.sun-classifieds.com 1000REAL ESTATEWe Are Pledged To The Letter And Spirit of U.S. Policy For The Achievement Of Equal Housing Opportunity Throughout The Nation. We Encourage And Support An Affirmative Advertising And Marketing Program In Which there Are No Barriers To Obtaining Housing Because of Race, Color, Religion, Sec, Handicap, Familial Status Or National Origin. EQUAL HOUSINGOPPORTUNITY REAL EST A TE 1010 16501010Open House 1015 Real Estate Auctions 1020Homes/General For Sale 1030Waterfront Homes For Sale 1031 Foreclosures For Sale 1035 Golf Course Community For Sale 1040Condos/Villas For Sal e 1060Townhouses For Sale 1070Duplexes For Sale 1075Tri-Plex For Sale 1080Apartments For Sale 1090Mobile Homes For Sal e 1100Interval Ownership 1100 Out of Area Homes For Sale 1115Trade/Exchange 1120Wanted To Buy RENT 1205 Lease Option 1210 Homes 1240Condos/Villas 1280 Townhouses 1300Duplexes 1320Apartments 1330Hotel/Motel 1340Mobile Homes 1345Misc. Rentals 1350Efficiencies 1360Room ToRent 1370Rentals To Share 1390Vacation/Seasonal 1420Wanted To Rent LOTS 1500Lots & Acreage 1515Waterfront 1520Out Of Area Lots 1530Commercial Lots 1540Trade/Exchange BUSINESS 1600Business For Sale 1610Business Rentals 1615Income Property 1620 Commercial/ Industrial Prop. 1640Warehouse & Storage 1650Farm/Ranches GETRESULTS USECLASSIFIED! OPEN HOUSE1010 11782 COURTLY MANOR LAKE SUZY OPEN SUNDAY 12-3 This huge custom built 3/3/3 residence is full architectural features and appointments to please the most discriminating buyer and comes with a million dollar view. $ 349,000 Fla Golf Properties 941-698-4653 OPEN FRI & SAT. 12-3 12213 CONROY Bring Offers, Must Sell! GULF COVE 3/2 Country Living with oversized garage, circular drive, RV parking, work shed. Pam Civitllo 941-815-2837 Becky Borci Realty Sale OPEN HOUSE1010 Open By Apt. only 26081 PAYSANDU DR DEEP CREEK $249,000.00 Huge 2678 sq ft 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Estate Style pool home with great curb appeal. Mature landscaping, custom curbing and storage galore. $1500 Buyer rebate if purchased through Fla Golf Properties941-698-4653 26169 Explorer Rd. DEEP CREEK Open Sat 12-3 PM Rare 3/2/2 Villa Style Condo. Updated and move in ready w/low mo. fee of $260 includes W&S. $159,900 with$1000 buyer rebate if purchased throughFla Golf Properties 941-698-4653 3601 Malinda Ter., North Port Open Saturday 1-3 3/2/2 Built 2004 Heated Pool/Spa w/cleared lot behind! $187,000Price Reduced! Lauren Knox 941-268-4561 CASEY KEY SAT-SUN 1-4 230 N. Casey Key Rd. 8.8 Acres Gulf to Bay. Come See The Views. 14,750,000 Dollars Joel Oss, 941-468-6677 Exit Team Realty NEEDAJOB? CHECKTHE CLASSIFIEDS! ROTONDA WEST OPEN SUNDAY 12PM-2PM 197 Tournament Rd. Lovingly cared for 3/2 Pool Home. $255,000 Doris Hilton & Joann Lippert, Becky Borci Realty 941-457-4390 OPEN HOUSE1010 ADVANTAGE REALTY INC. OPEN HOUSES SATURDAY11AM 2PM 6236 N. Biscayne Dr., N.P. $249,900 N.P. Estates 3/2/2 3 acres, Huge Front Porch, Fireplace. (N. on Sumter, L on Tropicare, R on N. Biscayne) 12PM 3PM 4769 Antioch St., N.P. $155,900 Price Reduced! Beautiful 4 Bed/2Bath in North Port. (Hillsborough to San Mateo, L on Laredo, R on Antioch) 941-255-5300 800-940-5033 www.eraportcharlotte.com Y Y ouSa ouSa ve ve BigBuc BigBuc ks ks Shopping Shopping Classifieds! Classifieds! BAY INDIES RESORT COMMUNITY Come see what our lifestyle has to offer! 950 Ridgewood Avenue Venice, FL 34285 941-485-5444 Aged Qualified OPEN HOUSE! Saturday 10am-2pm DEEP CREEK SUN 12-3 2757 Mauritania Rd. 3br/2.5ba/2cg with pool Lake View Property $289,900 Matt Patterson 941-375-1312 OPEN HOUSE1010 FIVE STAR REALTY OPEN HOUSESSaturday 3/21/2015: 494 Rio Vista Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, 12:00PM-3:00PMSunday 3/22/2015: 1600 West Marion Ave, #224., Punta Gorda, FL 33950, 1:00PM-4:00PM 601 Shreve Street, Unit #44A, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, 1:00PM-4:00PMFORMOREINFORMATION ANDPHOTOS, PLEASEVISITOURFACEBOOKPAGEAT:HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/FIVESTARRLTY Classified=Sales NORTH PORT CYPRESS FALLS OPEN SAT/SUN 12-4. or by Appt.2613 Valerian Way 55+ Gated Resort Style Comm. Private Lakefront, Wilderness Preserve Lot, 2008 Single Family 2/2/2 w/Den, 1910 sf. Upgrades Galore! $289,900. 941-391-3287 MODEL/OPEN HOUSEMon-Sat 10-5 & Sun 12-4 NEW! TURNBERRY II MODEL by Arthur Rutenberg Homes/SandStar Homes. Beautifully Furnished! 3400 Bal Harbor Blvd Punta Gorda, FL 33950 941-505-1800CGC055986-GC013881 OPEN HOUSE1010 OPEN SUN., 12:00-3:00 6162 BEEDLA ST. NORTH PORT Gorgeous 3/3/3 POOL Home + Den in N. P. Estates on 3+ Acres. Open Floor Plan. Peaceful & Private. $479,900. $469,900. Teri Abraham, Vanderee & Associates 941-483-0884 MOTIVATED SELLER! NEW! NEW! NEW! JUST COMPLETED ROTONDA MODEL HOME. Open House Sat & Sun 1-4 PM. 33 Medalist Circle. 2,200 sq. ft., 3/2 w/den, 3car gar & pool. Superior quality const, luxury custom upgrades top-to-bottom & 1 yr builder warranty. Best new construction you can find! Just reduced over $10K. NO flood zone: 941-769-0200. GETRESULTS USECLASSIFIED! NOKOMIS SUN. 1PM-3PM 1106 Wyeth Dr. Sorrento Woods, Lovely updated pool home on Large lot in Nature setting! 3/2/2 over 2,500sq ft. Fireplace and community Boat launch & more! Offered at $399,900 Brenda Braden Results Realty 941-716-3733 PORT CHARLOTTE SAT.1-4 113 SW Peckham St. 3/2/2 Beach Complex, Sailboat Waterfront Home. Huge Pool, Prof. Remodeled. Move in Ready. Dock & Lift. Karen Johnson Re/Max Anchor of Marina Park 941-391-1985 OPEN HOUSE1010 OPEN HOUSE SUN. 12-3 6367 ESTATES DR. 5ac North Port Estates ranchette with pond and gate. Wonderful, Like new home with all custom designer upgrades. 3br + den and granite kitchen w/ ss appliances and great extras. Call Larry Higgins 586-0754 for directions. FINDYOUR BESTFRIEND INTHE CLASSIFIEDS! SAT., 3/21, 9AM-12PM 22459 Delhi Ave, P.C. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath w/ pool. Over 2,000 sq ft $175,000 Mark & Jean Tyree REALTORS 941-204-9805 SAT., 3/21 11AM-2PM 24380 Westgate Blvd P.C. Kings Gate. Just Listed!! 2009 Beautiful 3/2/2 Golf View Home. Comm. Pool, $238,444. Debbie Bennice, REALTOR 941-587-5293 SAT., 3/21 11AM-2PM 24591 Buckingham Way P.C. Beautiful 3/2/2 Furnished home in gated 55+ Golf Comm. Priced to sell quickly $209,900. Debbie Bennice, REALTOR 941-587-5293 SAT., 3/21, 12PM-3PM JUST REDUCED! 23276 Safari Ave, PC 3/2/2 w/pool $229,000 Bob & Darlene Gravatt, REALTORS 941-391-3989 SECTION 15
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Saturday, March 21, 2015 ads.yoursun.net E/N/C/V The Sun Classified-Section B Page 3 CHARLOTTECOUNTY/NORTHPORT-COURTESYOFPUNTAGORDA,PORTCHARLOTTE,NORTHPORTASSOCIATIONOFREALTORSML#StatusAddress ZipCodeCitySq.Ft.ListPricePoolSoldPriceBEFBHBBuiltPropertyStyleSoldTermsSoldDateSP/SqFtSP/LPRatioD5900021Sold2376PICNICST 33952PORTCHARLOTTE64823,000None33,0002101962SingleFamilyHomeAllCash03/16/201535.491.43 C7207148Sold7957HILLMANAVE 33982PUNTAGORDA87029,900None28,0002101953SingleFamilyHomeAllCash03/16/201534.370.94 C7204717Sold2486CARINGWAY#19B33952PORTCHARLOTTE97239,900None34,0002201981Condo AllCash03/13/201541.050.85 C7207531Sold22243BELINDAAVE33952PORTCHARLOTTE97042,000None43,0002101962SingleFamilyHomeAllCash03/13/201543.31.02 D5903952Sold3353GINSINGLN 34224ENGLEWOOD1,02357,900None58,0003101987SingleFamilyHomeAllCash03/13/201556.61.00 N5902768Sold6040MERRILST 34287NORTHPORT1,74359,900Private64,1003201959SingleFamilyHomeAllCash03/18/201534.371.07 C7204723Sold721DALTONBLVD 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Many upgrades For sale by owner. $249,900. 941-637-1110 GETRESULTS USECLASSIFIED! OPEN HOUSE1010 Punta Gorda OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm 3pm 25492 Terrain La., Updated 3/2/2 Pool Home Call Mike Raffo 941-268-6442 Century 21 Aztec & Assocs. CLASSIFIED WORKS! OPEN HOUSE1010 PUNTA GORDA SAT.-SUN. 12-2 2294 Prague Ln. 3br/2ba/2cg, Pool Home. 2233 Sq.Ft. A/C. Walk in closets in all Bedrooms! David C. Lowe, Owner/Broker Associate Cell: (941)451-2093 GETRESULTS USECLASSIFIED! OPEN HOUSE1010 SUN. 03/22 1PM-4PM 1255 Tarpon Center Dr Unit#201 Venice$327,000Beachfront 2/2 condo, gulf view, completely remodeled. Carole Fanelli, REALTOR 941-441-5671 CLASSIFIED ADSSELL OPEN HOUSE1010 VENICE OPEN SUN. 12-4 2681 Mohegan Rd. 2/2 Extreme Privacy, surrounded by county lands. Lots of Improvements. $244,900 A. Andre Spalvins Andrews & Associates Realty Inc. 941-313-2206 JUST REDUCED Seizethesales withClassified! OPEN HOUSE1010 VENICE OPEN SUNDAY 1-3 211 WEXFORDPL AGUSTAVILLAS. 3/2. POND/GOLFVIEW$183,500 TURNKEY. 248-821-5323 Finditinthe Classifieds!
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Saturday, March 21, 2015 ads.yoursun.net E/N/C/V The Sun Classified-Section B Page 5 OPEN HOUSE1010 PUNTA GORDA Sun. 3/22 1PM-5PM 2600 Rio Tiber Dr. $339,000 3/3/2 PGI sailboat water homeUnder 10 mins. to Charlotte Harbor. Renovated in 2002, Large master with sitting area. 80 of seawall. Nancy McClary 941-391-1943 LAKE SUZY Sun. 3/22 1PM-3PM 12730 Suzy Ave. $359,000 Reduced Price! Gorgeous 3,442 SF Lake front, pool home, 3BR plus Den, 3.5bath, 3 car garage. Bonus Room includes kitchen, BR & Bath. Dee Hannon 941-769-1111 ROTONDA WEST Sat. 3/21 11AM-3PM 60 Clubhouse Terrace $409,900 3/2.5/2 pool home with attention To details. Grand entrance, volume Trayed ceilings. Gourmet kitchen. Lake view, fire pit. Perfect for entertaining. Elizabeth Merlino 941-661-4717 Sat. 3/21 10AM-2PM 247 Long Meadow Lane $299,550 REDUCED TO SELL! 3/2/2 pool home,Move in ready. On 2 lots Landscaped with curbing. High Ceilings, large pantry. Pool resurfaced With a lifetime warranty. Chuck Allen 941-544-0991 ENGLEWOOD Sun. 3/22 1PM-4PM 9 Saint John Blvd. $499,900 3/2/2 pool home with panoramic Lake & golf course views! Large Private lot, spacious rooms, sprawling Screened lanai & pool are. Located In Boca Royale Golf & Tennis Club. Bill Aderman 941-504-1158 Sun. 3/22 1PM-4PM 18 Dominica Dr. $424,900 3/2.5/2+ car garage. Panoramic lake Views, traditional custom home. Sprawling floor plan with large rooms. Large pool & lanai area, lakefront location. Anne Aderman 941-504-1280 R.E. AUCTION1015 WILSON REALTY SATURDAYMARCH21, 2015____________________ 11 AM WORDSCANNOT DESCRIBETHEBEAUTY OFTHIS3 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOMHOME WITHFAMILYROOM,CAGEDSWIMMINGPOOL AND2 CARGARAGE.265 PARKST., NW PORTCHARLOTTE, FL33952 ____________________ TERMS: 10% OFPURCHASEPRICEDUE DAYOFAUCTIONWITH THEBALANCEDUEATCLOSINGONORBEFOREAPRIL20, 2015.____________________ PROPERTYOPENFOR INSPECTION, ONEHRBEFOREAUCTION. ____________________ AUCTIONSHELDONSITEVISITOURWEBSITE FORADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PICTURES ANDDIRECTIONSTOAUCTION. P HILLIP W ILSON A UCTIONEER . COM PHONE941-629-6624P HILLIP W ILSON @CCIM PHIL . COM AUCTION AUCTION HOMES FOR SALE1020 SELLING YOUR HOME, CONDO, OR LOT? WE CAN HELP YOU. Advertise your home, condo, or lot with us and reach over 150,000 readers in Charlotte, Sarasota, & DeSoto Counties and online everyday. Ask about our 90 day special. Call one of our classified experts for all the details at 866-463-1638 Realtors Welcome! FindyourBest Friendinthe Classifieds ! ! 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