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COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
The fake keypad found by bank
manager Mary Pollock had collect-
ed vital customer information pos-
sibly for as much as a week before
being discovered.


'Skimmer'



found on



Laurel ATM
BY JON BRANTHOOVER
STAFF WRITER

The manager of the Laurel
branch of the Community Na-
tional Bank, 997 North Tamiami
Trail, found a "skimming" device
attached to the drive-through
ATM Wednesday morning,
according to a Sarasota County
Sheriff's Office report.
The police report states that
at approximately 11 a.m., man-
ager Mary Pollock noticed
something "suspicious" about
the ATM outside the main en-
trance of the bank. Pollock call-
ed bank field engineer William
Morrell, who maintains the
ATM, to report the suspicious
addition.
According to the report, Mor-
rell found that a homemade
card reader and number pad
had been glued over top of the
ATM's interface. When police
arrived, Morrell told them that
the skimming device blended so
well it was almost unnoticeable.
Pollock told police she didn't
know how long the skimming
device had been collecting cus-
tomer's private information, but
said she didn't think it had been
there more than a week.
Community National Bank
President Charles Graham said
the device could not have been
installed before Sept. 13 because
maintenance was being per-
formed on the machine that day
and workers would have noticed
the addition.
Customers who used the
machine between Saturday and
Wednesday have been notified.

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Salvation Army closes Venice store


BY KIM COOL
FEATURES EDITOR

Saturday, there will be one
fewer thrift store in Venice.
Just shy of its silver anniver-
sary, the Salvation Army's Venice
Thrift Store will close. A rent
increase was the final blow that
led to the store's closing, Capt.
Chris Farrell of the Venice Corps
of the Salvation Army said.
Although located in Venice,
the store is not run by the local
corps. The organization's thrift
stores, which support its alcohol
and drug rehabilitation pro-
grams, are supervised by Kellen
Ekkens, general supervisor of
stores for the Alcohol and Drug


Rehabilitation Center of the
Salvation Army. Money from the
stores goes to support ADRC
programs from Venice to New
Port Richey.
"The rent and the fact we
have a store down the road led to
the closing," Ekkens, a civilian
employee of the Salvation Army
said. "That one is newer and
smaller and more efficient to
run."
The newer store is at 1084
South Tamiami Trail in Osprey. It
opened on Jan. 5 and will be
managed by the current manag-
er of the Venice store, Diana
Nock.

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SUN PHOTO BY KIM COOL
Shoppers look over the dwindling stock of the Salvation Army's Venice
Thrift Store, which closes Saturday.


Talking trash in Venice


The city budgets $50,000
to study potential saving
by switching to once-a-
week garbage pickup.


BY GREG GILES
NEWS EDITOR

Conventional wisdom be-
hind twice weekly trash pickup
in Venice is that older residents
in particular like it. The trash
bins are smaller and easier to
maneuver, and it gets residents
out of the house more often,
providing a chance to mingle
with neighbors. But is it worth
the expense?
What seems obvious cut-
ting costs by cutting in half the
number of weekly pickups -
turns out to be more complicat-
ed.
Reducing the number of pick-
ups "won't necessarily reduce
costs" and certainly won't cut
costs in half, said Public Works
Director Len Bramble at a recent
budget workshop.
The reason: Sarasota County
charges the city based on trash
tonnage, not how many times
collection trucks travel to the
dump site off Knights Trail Road.
Making the transition, Bram-
ble said, could be expensive too.
First, there's rerouting to en-
sure trash, recyclables and yard
waste are picked up all on the
same day in each neighborhood.
How that would effect the four-
day, 10-hour shift of staff is un-
certain.
Then there's the issue of going
automated. Going from twice-
to weekly pickup and going
automated are usually discussed
in the same conversation.


SUN PHOTO BY JUSTIN FENNELL, jfennell@venicegondolier.com
Joe Misak operates the claw from above while Chase Banyas exists a city of Venice yard waste collection vehicle.
The city is considering a switch from twice weekly pickup to once a week.


At roughly $230,000 per gar-
bage truck, it's expensive to buy
vehicles that pick up 94-gallon
trash carts with a mechanical
arm. Luckily, Venice's existing
fleet of trash haulers can be ret-
rofitted. Bramble said the trucks
are already plumbed for an
automated hydraulic arm. The
mechanical arms would cost
about $25,000 each.
"We are ready for that when
the time comes," Bramble said.
But, he warns, more moving
parts means more maintenance
and repairs. Add one item to the
cost column.
Significant saving would
come in the form of fewer per-


sonnel if the change resulted in
going from a garbage truck
manned by two or three people,
the current case in Sarasota
County, to a truck manned by
only one person.
Again, that wouldn't be the
case in Venice. All 23 of its collec-
tion trucks are already manned
by one person. Add one to the
neutral column.
Shared experiences
Do residents want it? City offi-
cials aren't sure. Thus, council's
support for a professional study
to evaluate the pros and cons of
switching to one-day-per-week
trash collection.


"There has been a variety of
successes for others that are
doing this. It's been a tough issue
with a number of operations
very near here. It's a very emo-
tional issue," Bramble said.
Public opposition thus far has
been muted.
Sarasota County and the city
of North Port have already gone
to weekly pickup. Sarasota
County decided not to go auto-
mated, however, and will rene-
gotiate its trash hauling con-
tracts in three years, Bramble
said.
Charlotte County, which con-

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Chow down at the YMCA


Political parties: Stop the vandalism


BY BROOKY BROWN
PROJECTS EDITOR

In honor of National Family
Day and Eat Dinner With Your
Children Day, the South County
Family YMCA is inviting all local
families to dinner at the Venice
facility from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday,
Sept. 22. You do not have to be a
member of the Y to enjoy this
family feast of free food.
Food is being donated by
Amore's Restaurant, Fresco Simp-
ly Italian and Bogey's Restaurant
& Sports Bar. Sweetbay Super-
market is donating the drinks,
which will be plain bottled water
and flavored waters.
This free dinner is part of the
YMCA's student wellness initia-
tive, which encourages families


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and kids to lead more healthy
lives to reduce the incidence of
childhood obesity.
The dinner is part of the
StudentWellness Initiative fund-
ed by a grant from Gulf Coast
Community Foundation of Ven-
ice. The program targets chil-
dren in grades three through five
and their families in partnership
with the elementary schools in
Venice.
Josie Lodrigue, YMCA regis-
tered dietitian, said the program
was started because of the high
childhood obesity rate in
Sarasota County.
"We are higher than the na-
tional average," she said. "I think
the national childhood obesity

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OPINION
POLICE BEAT
SPORTS
WEATHER


BY GREG GILES
NEWS EDITOR

Usually it's citizens who com-
plain about negative political
ads and annoying phone calls
from political parties and the
candidates and special interests
they support, or who support
them, during election cam-
paigns.
On Thursday it was the politi-
cal parties who were complain-
ing.
Rita Ferrandino, chair of the
Sarasota County Democratic
Party, and Eric Robinson, chair
of the Sarasota County Repub-
lican Party, held a press confer-
ence Sept. 18 at Michael's On

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SUN PHOTO BY JUSTIN FENNELL, jfennell@venicegondolier.com
Weekend vandalism of Republican candidate signs along U.S. 41 in Osprey
and at party headquarters in Sarasota drew criticism from county party
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7-Eleven, 1240 E. Venice Ave., Venice. The highest price
in the area, according to the Web site, was $4.019 per
gallon at Joy Food Store, 2273 South Tamiami Trail,
Venice.


FRIDAY, SEPT. 19, 2008


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Does the economic theory of sup-
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A recent report from the U.S.
Department of Transportation shows
one reason why petroleum demand
and costs are dropping. In fact, the
report points out that miles driven 4
for the first six months of this year
compared to last year, dropped by
42.1 billion miles, a 2.8-percent
decrease.
Residents of the South can be proud of
themselves as the South Atlantic region
showed a 5.8-percent reduction. In addition,


public transportation use for the first
quarter has increased by 3.5 percent,
or about 88 million riders.
Petroleum consumption for the
first six months of 2008 was down
about 850,000 barrels per day com-
c pared to 2007. Expectations are that
consumption will continue to fall in
2009, dropping an additional 120,000
barrels per day below the 2008
o average.
However, if we allow ourselves to
adjust and accept the continued high
fuel prices, we may fall right back into
P our old driving habits.
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ATM from Page 1A
Graham said the bank canceled
affected users' cards and is in the
process of issuing new cards and
pin numbers.
So far, no customers have
complained of any unusual
activity on their account, but
Graham warned that it could be
a while before criminals used


STOP from Page 1A
East to issue a joint statement to the
public.
It was their response following a
weekend of vandalism to the Repub-
lican headquarters in Sarasota.
Vandals spray painted "Obama" on its
windows and signs and broke flag
posts. The spray painting continued
on Republican candidate signs for
miles south on U.S. 41 to Osprey.
The message party leaders gave on
this week was: Stop the harassment
and vandalism.
Recent "affronts" to local campaign
headquarters and vandalized or miss-
ing candidate signs "will not be toler-
ated by the parties," they said.
A combined $500 reward is being
offered by the parties for information
that leads to the arrest of anyone
involved in harassment or vandalism
to either party or candidate property.
Let's be friends
With the election only months


TRASH from Page 1A
tracts with Waste Management for
garbage service, makes the switch to
automated, weekly pickup effective
Oct. 6.
Barbara Kula, solid waste re-
source manager with Charlotte
County, said its decision to make the
switch was based more on negotiat-
ing a good contract than myriad
issues facing a small city like Venice
that runs its own garbage service.
"We got a really good (deal)," Kula
said.
Charlotte County residents will
realize an 11-percent annual saving,
she said. Residents were paying $164
annually under its former contract
versus $148 under the new one. In
the end, it works out to a saving of
$16 per household or roughly $1.26
million for the 79,000 residences
with trash pickup countywide. The
rates are locked in for two years.
A pilot program conducted prior
to Hurricane Charlie, which includ-
ed consumer satisfaction surveys,
revealed a slight majority of resi-
dents were willing to accept once-a-
week pickup.
"Yes, a few don't like it, but gener-
ally the reception was very positive,"


the information, if any was actu-
ally gathered.
Police don't know who install-
ed the skimmer or whether the
criminal retrieved any informa-
tion from it. Three surveillance
tapes of the ATM were handed
over to the sheriff's office.
Call in
Skimming devices are home-


(Nov. 4) away, the tit-for-tat sniping
and allegations of misrepresentation
in political ads are reaching a
crescendo.
Families who disagree over party
politics are finding it harder to stand
in the same room with each other
during the nightly election news
broadcasts on TV
A local restaurateur said she
avoids newscasts on her establish-
ment's TVs altogether since she
began seeing longtime friends near-
ly getting into fist fights over who
should lead the nation.
Self-policing
Thursday's press conference was
more an act of self-policing than
anything else.
Robinson, a Venice resident, said
he and Ferrandino spoke at the
beginning of the year and agreed if
any shenanigans like this occurred,
they would "nip this in the bud."


she said.
With that in mind, and a trend
showing "all the rates in Florida are
going up," the county decided it
"wanted to do cost savings," Kula
said.
Contrast that deal with North
Port's new trash-hauling contract:
$267 annually per residence, up
from $209. The service fee appears
on the annual county tax bill.
The city of Venice currently
charges a monthly fee of $16.85, or
$202 annually. It jumps to almost
$240 when the monthly billing fee is
added. A feasibility study should be
able to guesstimate the savings, if
any, by moving toward automated
weekly pickup.
Funding research
Council members briefly consid-
ered a pilot program.
"Can't we just try it in a few resi-
dential areas?" said Council Member
Sue Lang.
She questioned the staff's claim
there will be little saving.
"The only way to find out is to try


it," she said.
Bramble agreed


the issue was


made card readers that fit over
existing ATM interfaces. They
capture PIN numbers and the
card information embedded in
the magnetic strip on the back of
debit cards.
Once a card is swiped through
a skimmer, police say, the infor-
mation contained in the magnet-
ic strip is stored and eventually
downloaded to a computer.


Criminals then have unre-
stricted access to your bank
account. Police say a criminal
can use it to order items online,
create fake debit and credit
cards, withdraw cash or even sell
the information to a third party.
Police warn customers should
be aware of "protruding ATM
pads, loose-fitting face plates or
any other suspicious activity or


They agree the vandalism was
probably the handiwork of a
Democratic Party loyalist, he said.
He based that conclusion on the
fact that all the Democrat candidate
signs, especially those of lesser-
known candidates, were left un-
touched while only the signs of
Republican candidates were spray
painted.
"I don't think this was an adoles-
cent," Robinson said. "It's obviously
a Democrat. I think it's the party
faithful working outside the ordi-
nary structure ... not directed by the
Democratic Party," Robinson said.
Ferrandino assured Robinson
neither she nor her party authorized
or condoned the acts.
Robinson made it clear he was
against any form of retribution.
"Neither one of us wants retalia-
tion," he said. "This election should
be about the issues."
ggiles@venicegondolier.com


worth more study.
"I encourage you to go through
the hurdles" of studying the issue,
but "you might want to learn about
(this more) before committing to it."
"You may find the savings may
not be there down the line," said
Interim City Manager Nancy Wood-
ley.
"It would be minimal," agreed
Debra Gardow, the city's solid waste
superintendent.
"We went through this in Winter
Haven," said Council Member John
Simmonds. "The capital investment
was tremendous. In the end people
were more satisfied, but it cost a lot
of money and it didn't save any-
thing."
Council members were clearly
frustrated at the prospect of spend-
ing a significant amount of money to
realize what might, in the end, be
insignificant savings.
Compounding their frustration
was the estimated cost of the study
- up to $50,000. Nevertheless,
council agreed to keep it in the bud-
get at least for now. A final vote on
the budget takes place Sept. 23.
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Nock has been at the
Venice location for eight
years. The store has been
at that location for 14
years, she said.
Ekkens said he watches
over a total of 10 thrift
stores. The Venice store
was the southernmost
location of the 10 stores
under his supervision.
At one time, the Venice
store had 14 employees,
including Nock, salesper-
son Becky Bornhorst said
Thursday. In its final days,
that number is down to
five. In addition to Nock,
there are four employees.
"We are waiting to hear
if we will be transferred to
another store," Bornhorst
said. "Times are hard."
Discounted
Bornhorst, who lives 45
minutes away in Engle-
wood, has been a sales
associate for two years. She
said she hopes to be trans-
ferred to the Osprey store.
Four employees were
transferred to stores in the
Sarasota and Bradenton
area some weeks ago, she


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person or vehicles loitering
around the ATM after hours."
Anyone with information
about this case is encouraged to
call the Sarasota County Sheriff's
Office Criminal Investigations
Bureau at 861-1719, or leave an
anonymous tip with Crime
Stoppers at (941) 366-8477.
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said. Nock said that deci-
sion will come from Ek-
kens.
Thursday afternoon, six
women looked through
the remaining clothes
racks in the store. A lone
sofa remained in the part
of the store that once was
packed with household
goods and furnishings. A
few odd plates and some
assorted decorative items
remained in another area.
In these final days, the
remaining merchandise is
being sold for 75 percent
off the ticket price. Any-
thing left will be taken to
other stores, Nock said.
"We've moved a lot of
stuff," she said Thursday.
Nock said the Salvation
Army will continue to pick
up in the area. Call (900)
958-7825 to schedule a
pickup.
The Salvation Army's
Osprey thrift store is 7.8
miles north of the Venice
store. It is on the west side
of the street. For informa-
tion, call 966-7268.
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FRIDAY
SEPT. 19,2008


GONDOLIER SUN EDITOR
BOB MUDGE
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SUN EDITOR
BROOKY BROWN
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OUR VIEW



Let's not grease the skids to drilling


]Th | rill, baby, drill" may be a
1 catchy national political slo-
gan, but here on the west
coast of Florida we have another con-
cern: "Spill, baby, spill."
That's why we worry that the necessi-
ties of simple, shorthand communica-
tion in the presidential campaign may
sweep aside more complex questions
about national energy policy and their
implications for our state's economy.
In the past, we have supported the
2006 moratorium on offshore oil
drilling on the west coast of Florida,
which keeps oil rigs farther than 125
miles offshore.
Despite the enormous pressures of
higher-priced gasoline, and the eco-
nomic pain felt by all Americans
because of that, we continue to hold to
that position. The perception of poten-


tial short-term economic gains of
cheaper oil and anything close to
national energy independence is mis-
placed. Even if it were not so, the bene-
fits of drilling closer to the Gulf Coast do
not offset the potential harm to the
environment and an economy based
on clean beaches.
Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa, and
eight other Democratic members of
Congress have persuaded House Speak-
er Nancy Pelosi to exclude increased
Gulf drilling in the energy bill Congress
is considering. The bill would maintain
the current moratorium until 2022.
Making an argument last week for
Florida exceptionalism, Castor said,
"We're not Texas, we're not Louisiana.
We have not industrialized our coast-
line. Our lifeblood is tourism, fishing
and clean beaches."


We're not averse to exploring ways to
ease the energy crunch, and there's no
denying the eastern Gulf of Mexico is a
potential source of billions of barrels of
oil and trillions of cubic feet of natural
gas. But there is no reason to race into
sudden shift in policy, unless, of course,
the underlying reasons are purely polit-
ical.
No one should believe opening the
eastern Gulf to oil rigs will produce an
immediate or significant drop in the
price of gas. Nor will it make us energy
independent anytime soon. At the earli-
est, it may offer a few cents of relief
seven years from now.
That's something, though, and that
may be a valid reason to study further
the potential benefits of a change to our
drilling policies. But we also need to
study further the potential for spills that


may degrade our beaches and damage
our economy. And we need to develop a
comprehensive energy policy that takes
our economy away from its addiction to
oil. Feeding an addiction is no way to
break the habit.
Gov. Charlie Crist jumped on the
more-drilling bandwagon earlier this
year when he signaled a break from the
no-drill policies of former Gov. Jeb
Bush. But Crist is still a cautious moder-
ate about moving rigs closer to the
shoreline.
Recently he said, "Whenever I talk
about drilling, I talk about far enough,
safe enough, clean enough."
We agree wholeheartedly. It makes
sense to give such an important ques-
tion further, deeper study.
There's another slogan we prefer:
Drill, maybe, drill.


Going in different


directions together


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MARY KAY RUPPEL
COLUMNIST


The most wonderful
thing about our country is
that as Americans we have
the freedom to make our
own political choices with-
out fear of government
control or censure.
However, freedom is
not free and it does come
with responsibilities.
Too bad so much of the
media take unfair advan-
tage of their advantages.
MSNBC recently demoted
anchors Chris Matthews
and Keith Olbermann be-
cause their election cover-
age was deemed too bi-
ased. About time.
Another paper here in
Venice featured on its front
page recently a column
just about as lengthy as
"War and Peace" debasing
Gov. Sarah Palin. Not only
that, it took three NewYork
Times "journalists" to write
it. About the only things she
wasn't accused of were
infanticide and pedophilia.
As one little columnist, I
can say in two words why
Sen. Biden worries me -
plagiarism and arrogance.
Supposedly the plagiarism
goes back to college and
more recently in a stump
speech he gave while run-
ning for president a few
years ago.
Is he guilty? Who knows
for sure. But this I do know:
The left-leaning media
avoids the subject like the
plague. Arrogance is nei-
ther a crime nor a detri-
ment, unless it is carried to
extremes. They say Biden
"shoots from the lip," and
he is definitely often disre-
spectful of others and in-
accurate.
As one lone, little col-
umnist I can say in two
words why Sen. Obama
worries me -Jeremiah and
Michelle. We are known by


the company we keep. As
Mom always said, "birds of
a feather flock together."
Each of these Americans
bashed our country and
professed to be ashamed
of it. How ungrateful.
Personally, I could not
hunt. However, because of
some of my columns and
opinions, I should proba-
bly own a gun. Guns are
owned for hunting and
protection.
Yes, they are abused,
but so are cars. Does that
mean that cars should be
outlawed because some
people abuse the privilege
of driving, and kill and
maim people with their
cars? That would be a fine
kettle of fish.
That superstar stalwart
possessor of upstanding
character and morals, Lind-
sey Lohan, is also bashing
Sarah Palin. Somehow, her
opinion, in my opinion, will
not carry much weight.
She accuses Sarah of
being homophobic. We
don't know how Palin feels
about gays, but she is mar-
ried to a man so she's most
likely heterosexual.
Having worked in the
entertainment industry for
many years, I have a
wealth of gay friends. This
is my opinion of gays: They
are blessed. They possess
the finest traits of both
male and female: tender-
ness, artistry, humor, com-
passion and civility, to
name a few. That blessing
though, if you believe the
Bible, does not include
does not permit sex. They
do, though, deserve our
admiration and respect.
A quiz: Who am I? I am
under 45; I love the out-
doors; I hunt; I am a Re-
publican reformer; I have
taken on the Republican
Party establishment; I
have many children; I have
a spot on the national tick-
et as vice president with
less than two years in the
governor's office.
I am Teddy Roosevelt.
Chaaaaaaaaaaaarge!

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


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Happy 221 st birthday, Constitution


Editor:
Wednesday, Sept. 17, began the national celebration
of Constitution Week as we mark the 221st anniversary
of the signing of our Constitution.
Our Founding Fathers signed this important founda-
tion document on Sept. 17, 1787, at Independence Hall
in Philadelphia, Pa. The words the framers of the
Constitution penned on four pages more than two cen-
turies ago are as alive and vibrant today as they were the
day they were written.
The Constitution is our great heritage and the foun-
dation for our legacy of freedom. It is important to
observe Constitution Week throughout our country.
The Daughters of the American Revolution estab-
lished this tradition in 1955, and in August 1955,
President Eisenhower signed the first Constitution Week
proclamation. Continuing this observance in America,
the president, the governor of each state, the mayor of
each city and county commissioners continue to issue
proclamations commemorating Constitution Week.
Take time to read and contemplate the contents of
these four pages. If you don't have the text, go to the
library. Talk about its importance to children. Display
your American flag and join fellow Americans as we cel-
ebrate our Constitution Day and Constitution Week
2008.
We must respect, protect and preserve this magnifi-
cent document for posterity.

Jean Maxwell Catsakis
Chair, Constitution Week Committee


And then
the bill comes
Editor:
What kind of change do
Obama supporters want?
Socialized medicine? More
taxes? Not just income
taxes, but on gas, inheri-
tance, capital gains and
dividends as well? This is
what he has proposed.
Anybody who actually
watched the Saddleback
interviews knows that
when McCain said rich
equals $5 million it was in
jest because he doesn't
want to raise taxes on any-
one. Smaller government
and limited pork spending
are what he proposes.
McCain has proven he
has the ability to reach


Sara De Soto Chapter, DAR


across party lines to get
things done. Obama has
not. He's the most liberal
senator, who has voted
"present" more times than
not.
Our country's economy
was strong up until the last
two years, coincidentally
when Congress was taken
over by the Democrats.
Please don't base your
vote on media sound bites.

Debbie Allison
Venice
Crushed by lack
of recycling item
Editor:
All I wanted was a can
crusher.
I went to three stores


here in Venice first
Lowe's, then The Home
Depot, then, only because
sales people of the previ-
ous stores told me,
Walmart.
I haven't been in a
Walmart in seven years.
I'm rather proud of that
one.
I shopped or tried to
- at the three largest retail
stores in our community.
Two store managers said
that they have never car-
ried that item.
All these stores say they
promote recycling and
saving the environment.
Well, why don't they carry


an item to allow pc
do that more effi
I'm ashamed of m
munity businesses


PS. Wall-mounted
$11.99 online.
Can we get bac
to the real issue
Editor:
GOP presidential
ful Sen. John McC
tainly created a
excitement with hi;
of Sarah Palin as 1
ning mate. Should
rent "Sa-rah!, S
frenzy continue in
November, don't
prised if:
BarackObama
Biden wind up vo
Palin.
Dick Cheney a
rah for tips to avoi
ing accidents.
McDonald's
serving mooseburg
Hollywood's ne
"The Bridge to No"
Stuffed antelo
bear heads grace ti
of The White Hous(


Stay-at-home dads
organize a First Dude's
Club.
The Library of
Congress conducts a new
inventory of its books.
"Annie Get Your Gun"
is a big hit again on
Broadway.
Bob Woodward and
Carl Bernstein write a new
best seller, "Troopergate."
Venice brings back its
pigs but they're wearing
lipstick.
All of which may be
great fun to the late-night
show hosts, bloggers and
amateur jokesters, such as
yours truly. But they do


people to nothing to address:
ciently? The two wars we are
ly com- fighting.
The sour economy.
Increasing unemploy-
Tara Day ment.
Venice The stagnant housing
market.
crusher Our energy problems.
Our education needs.
Rising health-care
k costs and the millions of
3S? Americans without health
insurance.
al hope- OK, we've had our fun
ain cer- with the rapid rise of Sarah
lot of Palin. Now it's time for the
s choice candidates of both parties
his run- to seriously address these
the cur- and other issues and tell us
Sa-rah!" what they're going to do
to early about them.
be sur- Election Day is just
around the corner. Let's be
and Joe informed and be sure to
ting for vote.

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Key points. First, thanks
for the kind of service that
you have to enable the little
guy to get in and hopefully
let the public know, as well
as our government officials
know, that there are prob-
lems. The problem I see on
South Casey Key Road
between the North Jetty
and Albee Road Bridge is a
great deal of speeding,
particularly on weekends
and during the weekdays
at night. This is exacerbat-
ed a great deal by all the
drinking that goes on at
the jetty, and I don't think
much of that is enforced.
So I hope, in some fashion,
our government officials
will take steps to eliminate
this problem or at least
reduce it, because it's haz-
ardous to the people who
ride a bike, walk or live on
South Casey Key Road.
In mind. Yes, I very
much consider negative
campaigning when decid-
ing whom to vote for.
Thank you for your very
good question.
Dry wit. Evangelical
ministers asked their con-
gregations to pray for rain
to spoil the Obama Dem-
ocratic nomination event.
I guess it backfired on
them. Thank you, God.
Frustrated. I agree with
the caller who said that the
people at the state De-
partment of Revenue Dis-


bursement Agency for
child support should be
fired. I'm calling about my
daughter's situation with
that agency. If she gets a
payment from her ex-hus-
band it seems to take for-
ever for them to get it to
her. Recently, they sent her
check to the wrong ad-
dress, three times. She
supposedly had it direct-
deposited, but they decid-
ed that they did not have
the correct Social Security
number, after three years
of dealing with this agency.
It just goes on and on. I
wrote a letter to Gov. Crist
last week, for all the good
that may do. I hope other
people call about this issue
too. It's mainly single
moms who don't have a lot
of political clout, don't
have the wherewithal to
hire the kind of lawyers
who could go after them to
make this happen. And
something needs to hap-
pen with those state agen-
cies that handle this.
Hacked off. Talking
about election machine
glitches: how about the
18,000 lost votes in the
race that Jennings barely
lost to old negative-voting
Vern who, incidentally,
voted against the chil-
dren's health plan that
eventually won despite
him. The supervisor of
elections did a thorough-


Vendetta. The Let'em Have It call that suggests that
the newly elected city council members resign is really
ridiculous. It's the members of the old commission and
the board of the airport who have been more of an
embarrassment. It seems to me to be a vendetta to get
the three newly elected, in spite of them having a land-
slide. The old group just can't accept that.


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Obama.
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so far left. Never before has
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enough job on the ma-
chines, so it had to be a
hack job. The only thing
she can do about that is to
make sure the current ma-
chines are hack-proof pri-
or to November. I wonder
where that sizable sum
delivered personally to
Vern by the VP just weeks
before the election went?
Who knows? Well, it's just
water over the dam now.
Not such a timely cliche.
Sorry about that.
More choices. The Re-
publicans recently nomi-
nated Sarah Palin to be the
vice presidential candi-
date. In view of her experi-
ence, it might be interest-
ing to find out if Mr. Mc-
Cain took a look at Marty
Black, who recently gave
up a job in government in
a medium-size town in
Florida, or even looked at
the people who run Bird
Bay or Venice Isle Estates,
which has the same num-
ber of households as the
town she was mayor in.
I'd be interested to know
how this process went
down and whether our
local people, who we
admire so much, were
under consideration at
any time.
Tired. I think it is time for
Venice to establish safe hur-
ricane shelters that have
working generators and are
pet friendly. We have paid
for it and we are tired of
hearing excuses. Just do it.
Not amused. Resign?
You've got to be kidding.
Verified. I rode down
Center Road just to see
what all the fuss was
about. Boy, it is a mess.


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GRAPHIC COURTESY OF ALTHEA'S
Althea's will be acquiring a second floor in a renovation soon to get under way.



Althea's getting bigger and better


BY ROGER BUTTON
BUSINEWS COLUMNIST

Embarking on a major expansion are
longtime downtown restaurant owners
Greg and Diane Silvia of Althea's, 220 W.
Miami Ave.
"It will be business as usual as we en-
large, improve and enhance our restau-
rant," said Greg Silvia, confirming the
additions will be built around the existing
dining room.
The new 46-foot-long extension will
extend along three quarters of the side of
the building on the vacant land. First-
floor construction will primarily encom-
pass a dining room extension and bar.
Sidewalk dining facilities will be im-
proved and a second floor with two apart-
ments will be constructed above the
whole property.
"We're doing what we do best -
enlarging the restaurant and some-
thing new to us providing an inside bar
so customers don't have to wait on the
sidewalk," said Silvia.
When completed, it will be a major
upgrade of West Miami Avenue.
The 1,000-square-foot extension will
add 38 seats, providing restaurant inside
dining for 112. A new innovation will be
the dine-in bar with seating and TVs. To
the rear will be two additional handi-
capped-accessible bathrooms.
The popular sidewalk dining area will
be extended with 10 additional seats to a
total of 34.
"People come to Florida to be outside
during winter," said Silvia.
The awnings are being replaced with a
permanent balcony walk-out deck to the
apartments. The service bar will remain,
but an additional door in the new exten-
sion will be the new entrance and the
existing door will be the exit, avoiding
congestion of customer traffic during


season. A permanent sidewalk railing is
being installed.
Listed
Hibner & Levine of Venice did the
design work and Schroeder's Solar
Homes Inc. of Venice will undertake the
construction, which Silvia anticipates
may start in the next few days. The time
frame is estimated at 16 weeks, and plans
are being made for a grand celebration
opening in early January. The restaurant
continues as normal throughout con-
struction.
"Venice needs to encourage people to
live downtown," said Silvia. "Customers
are seeing on the restaurant wall my new
plans and are already asking, 'Can I get
my name on the list?'"
With a walk-out balcony, the two
apartments incorporate 2,000 square
feet. Silvia plans year-round rentals.
The extension will introduce Tuscany-
style d6cor to Althea's that will eventually
be extended into the existing restaurant
with booth colors changing. Diane Silvia
envisions Tuscany gold tones with soft
burgundy and dark maroon. The exterior
will be orange and peach under Venetian
architectural standards.
The Silvias' restaurant career began
with seven years in Rhode Island; this is
their 13th year operating Althea's. In sea-
son the restaurant is open from 7:30 a.m.
to 2 p.m. and 4 to 8:30 p.m. Their son,
Greg Jr., manages during the day and they
take over for dinner.
"We're hoping with the new addition
we will encourage the bar crowd and late
diners," said Silvia.
The menu stays the same, with regular
favorites lobster tail and petite filet,
though the Silvias continue their practice
of introducing new items.

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Economist says things will turn around


BY ROGER BUTTON
BUSINEWS COLUMNIST

Things should begin to
stabilize in the second
quarter of 2009, according
to Sean Snaith, Ph.D., di-
rector of the Institute of
Economic Competitive-
ness at the University of
Central Florida.
By then the results of
the election will have been
fully digested, and clear
signs of a
housing
recovery
will be
evident I ,..
after the b
market -
bottoms N
out fol-
lowing
2008 's Snaith
more
than 20 percent decline.
In the second quarter of
2009 the housing sector
should be out of its tail-
spin, marking the end of a
traumatic multi-year con-
traction in this part of the
economy.
The bursting of the
energy bubble is a positive
for consumers whose con-
fidence nosedived when
oil prices roared to $140
per barrel. In the current
conditions automobile
dealers likely will continue
their incentive programs.
Just as soaring home
equity and low interest
rates fueled spending in


the boom years, the bust
has been equally dramatic
in its downward pull on
spending.
Retailers will be looking
at another tough holiday
shopping season in 2008.
Spending on durables will
continue to decline as
consumer pessimism un-
dercuts any appetite for
large-ticket purchases. In-
terestingly, spending on
services has continued to
grow.
Continued strength
Lack of business confi-
dence will lead to contin-
ued deceleration of invest-
ment spending by firms.
The commercial sector
has just begun to feel the
pain that residential con-
struction has suffered.
Spending on structures is
likely to decline in the
fourth quarter of 2008, the
start of a significant de-
cline likely to continue
through most of 2009. The
turnaround will start mild-
ly at first and is not likely to
take real effect until the
end of 2010.
The next six months,
through March 2009, will
be the final test for the U.S.
economy. Tax rebates,
which gave a boost to the
economy, will give way to
the underlying fatigue of a
housing bust not yet fin-
ished, credit markets not
yet fully functioning and
consumers still trying to


make sense of it all.
Unemployment rates
lag behind the business
cycle and should continue
their upward trend through
2009 as job losses from the
housing slump spread
through construction, real
estate, title insurance,
mortgage finance, build-
ing supply and retail.
Global competition in the
manufacturing sector and
transformations taking
place in the information
sector in publishing and
entertainment will cause
job losses.
Finally, 2008 will mark
the end of seven years of
the weak dollar, which had
lead to strong export
growth and made the
United States an attractive
location for international
tourism.
Ultimately, a recovery is
in the works, though.
"We forecast the econ-
omy will make it," said
Snaith. "The primary
sources of growth we are
counting on to keep the
economy out of recession
include continued strength
in the foreign sector. Fueled
by slowdowns and reces-
sions in several of our trad-
ing partners' economies
eventually, the stronger
dollar and improving do-
mestic economy will lead to
a rise in import growth and
a reduction in export
growth."
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Real estate as I see it


Hope for homeowners is here


Relief is here for home-
owners who are mortgage
stressed (can't afford exist-
ing or future payments or
are delinquent).
Many aspects of the
new Housing and Eco-
nomic Recovery Act will
have a positive impact on
our local housing industry.
The objective is to keep
homeowners in their
homes over an extended
period of time with new,
more affordable payments.
Why Venice? Why not
Venice? The act increases
loan limits to more than
$400,000, loosens credit
qualification standards,
speeds up processing and
offers delinquent owners
the opportunity to keep
their property even if they
are "upside down" (owe
more then the property is
currently worth).
The act itself is multi-
faceted but the broadest
benefit would appear to be


to the existing homeowner
whose home value has
declined while mortgage
payments have escalated
on a property the owner
would like to keep, not
leave. This is the new pub-
lic law 100-289 Title IV
entitled "Hope For Home-
owners."
Under the plan, the prin-
cipal balance and interest
rate for eligible borrowers
are reduced through refi-
nancing into new, afford-
able Federal Housing Ad-
ministration-insured loans
at current property values
(based on a fresh market
appraisal). Borrowers must
verify that their income will
be adequate to support the
new (lower) mortgage pay-
ments.
The new loan amounts
would not exceed 90 per-
cent of current property
value (appraisal) and
would be at a 30-year fixed
rate.
The existing note hold-
er agrees to a reduction in
principal owed down to
90-percent loan-to-value
(new appraisal) and waves
any prepayment penalty
and fees related to delin-
quency. The homeowner
would not be required to
put any additional funds
into the transaction (refi-
nancing).
For this government-
backed sweetheart deal
the borrower would be
required to share equity in


the home with the FHA.
That would be in the event
of future sale or refinanc-
ing. The FHA share would
be on a sliding scale reach-
ing down to 50 percent
after five years. Keep in
mind that the difference
between the new 90-per-
cent loan-to-value and the
existing loan is forgiven.
This can be a win-win
situation to both the
homeowner and the exist-
ing lender as follows:
The lender would re-
ceive a portion of the loan
back; would not have to
foreclose on a property it
doesn't want; would be
paid off by a government
backed loan; and would
not be involved in a "short
sale."
The homeowners can
keep the home they are
living in; would preserve
some of their creditwor-
thiness; would lower their
monthly payments to an
affordable level; would
have a new basis for value
(the new appraisal); and
would avoid foreclosure
and possibly bankruptcy.
If this shoe fits your sit-
uation, run, don't walk, to
your nearest participating
Venice-area FHA lender to
see if you can qualify
under Title IV of the new
Economic Recovery Law.
Tim Paradiso has held
a real estate license since
1964 and has been a
Venice resident since 1972.


New CVS Pharmacy opening May 2009


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ROGER BUTTON
BUSINEWS COLUMNIST


The scheduled opening
date for the CVS Phar-
macy at 215 Jacaranda
Blvd. is May 2009, accord-
ing to Mike DeAngelis, di-
rector of public relations
for CVS.
The free-standing 13,000-
square-foot store with a
drive-through is under
construction alongside
the planned roundabout
at East Venice Avenue and
Jacaranda Boulevard. With
Publix, it will be an anchor
store of the new Jacaranda
Commons Community
Shopping Center. A store
of this size typically has
25-30 employees.
George Trujillo Jr., di-
rector of leasing and sales
for developer Primerica
Group One, said, "It is a
challenging market, and
we are talking to outparcel
users and local retailers
interested in this commu-
nity shopping center."
Opening date
Good news for all the
IHOP fans in this area:
Plans are to open the new
International House of
Pancakes Restaurant at
4369 South Tamiami Trail
on Saturday, Nov. 15.
"We're really excited
about being in Venice and


plan to be open before the
holidays," said Dan Enea,
executive vice president of
Sunshine Restaurant Part-
ners, the area licensee for
Florida and the largest
franchisee for IHOP
Although permitting
and interior demolition
took longer than anticipat-
ed, the contractors are
moving forward.
"You should start seeing
more outside activity in
the next few weeks," said
Enea.
Restaurant closes
Five weeks ago I an-
nounced the opening of
Theo's Restaurant, 405
North U.S. 41 Bypass in
the former Dimitri's Coun-
try Oven Buffet. If you
have not been there, it is
too late, because it closed
a few days ago.
Owners Theo Koufogi-
orgos and his wife, Tula,
completely remodeled the
interior in blue and cream
decor and repainted the
exterior for the Greek rest-
aurant.
A notice posted on the
door announces the clo-
sure. At press time it was
not possible to contact the
owners.
Party at the beach
Today (Friday) at 6 p.m.
it is party time at Nokomis
Beach Plaza, Albee Road by
Casey Key Road. Sarasota
County commissioners will
cut the ribbon to celebrate
the completion of the $1.3
million renovation and
restoration.
"I'm really happy with
the results, and now we
want people to come out
and judge for themselves,"
said Rob LaDue, parks su-


pervisor, Sarasota County
Parks & Recreation De-
partment.
The new pavilion has a
public meeting room, new
bathrooms and decorative
landscaping. An addition-
al $100,000 has been spent
on improving the parking
lot with a new shell base,
extra palms to add shade,
and new signs. The en-
trance and exit and park-
ing lot have been reconfig-
ured.
CVS Pharmacy
to move
Major plans are under
way for the CVS Pharmacy
in the Southbay Shopping
Center, Osprey.
"We signed a lease for
property at the comer of
Blackburn Point Road and
U.S. 41," said Mike De-
Angelis, CVS director of
public relations.
In 2010 CVS plans to
build a 13,000-square-foot
store with a drive-through
replacing the existing store
in the shopping center.
Sources indicate the com-
pany has acquired the for-
mer furniture store loca-
tion.
Publix helping kids
Until Oct. 1, Publix's
948 stores in the Southeast
are having an Eat Smart
for a Great Start campaign.
With PBS Kids on-air
host Miss Rosa and the
Produce for Kids organiza-
tion, they are promoting
healthy eating and sup-
porting children's causes by
raising awareness of the
role fresh fruits and vegeta-
bles play in a healthful diet
in Central Florida schools.
Call (863) 688-1188.
businews@comcast.net


BIZ BRIEFS


Liquor license
application period

The Department of Busi-
ness and Professional Reg-
ulation's Division of Al-
coholic Beverages and To-
bacco will accept quota
liquor license drawing en-
tries until 5 p.m. Oct. 1.


Establishments that sell
less than 51 percent food
and wish to sell liquor must
obtain a quota liquor li-
cense. In order to obtain a
quota license, establish-
ments must either buy an
existing license or enter the
quota drawing to win the
right to apply for a quota


license. The winners may
then apply for the is-
suance of the new license.
For information, contact
the local Bureau of Li-
censing of the Division of
Alcoholic Beverages and
Tobacco or visit http://
www.myfloridalicense.
com/dbpr/abt/index.html.


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percent."
A former dietitian with
All Children's Hospital in
St. Petersburg, Lodrigue
said she doesn't encourage
weight loss in children.
But she believes strongly
in teaching them healthy
eating habits.
"We teach them to make
better food choices," she
said. "If they only take one
thing we've taught them
and make a change, then
it's worth it."
But it isn't all about food.
It's about increased physi-
cal activity, too.
"We go into the schools
for nine weeks during phys-
ical education classes, so
we have to keep everything
active," said Christine Vish,
YMCA exercise physiolo-
gist. "We reinforce the nu-
trition component of the
program through games
and activities."


Free memberships
The free dinner also
kicks off new memberships
offered to children and
their families. The mem-
berships are called Healthy
Family and Healthy Kids
memberships.
To increase family well-
ness and help foster
healthy lifestyles of the en-
tire family, the YMCA is
offering a special member-
ship aimed at kids and their
families. Children in grades
three to five who partici-
pate in the Student Well-
ness Initiative through their
schools are invited to join
the YMCA for free as a
Healthy Kids member.
Parents may be added
to the kids' membership
for a low monthly cost,
turning the Healthy Kids
membership into a Heal-
thy Family membership.
Families who wish to par-
ticipate in this special
membership have a choice


of three lifestyle-changing
programs in which to par-
ticipate: a family weight-
loss program, a nutrition
series or a fitness training
class. Each of the programs
is eight weeks long.
"The family weight-loss
program encompasses the
other two programs," said
Jennifer Turner, YNIC( _\ pro-
ject coordinator. "We de-
signed the program this way
because we realized some
families may only need help
with fitness while others
may only need some tips in
making food choices."
Turner said the YMCA
wants parents and children
to come together around
this, so in addition to the
classes, the Y will be offering
a monthly event for families.
"They don't have to be
members to attend these
events," she said.

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CREDIT CARDS WELCOME
DELIVERY & FINANCING AVAILABLE
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX
DEED
Notice is hereby given that SCRUTINY INC, the
holder of the certificate listed below, has filed
said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The
certificate number and year of issuance, the
description of the property, and the names in
which the property is assessed are as follows:
Certificate Number: 3527.000
Year of Issuance: 2002
Tax Deed File #: 07-0376
TD
Description of Property' 0961-08-9611 LOT 11
BLK 896 20TH ADD TO PORT CHARLOTTE
Name in which the property is assessed' OLIVE
F FARRELL & JOHN W FARRELL
All of said property being in the County of
Sarasota, State of Florida. Unless the
certificate is redeemed according to law, the
property described in the certificate will be sold to
the highest bidder at the Sarasota County Court
House, 2000 Main Street, Historic Courtroom,
East Wing, Sarasota, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. on
the 30TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2008.
Karen E. Rushing
Clerk Of The Circuit Court
Sarasota County, Florida
By: E. Wenstad, Deputy Clerk
Publication Dates: AUGUST 29, SEPTEMBER
5, 12, 19, 2008.


NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX
DEED
Notice is hereby given that COUNTY OF
SARASOTA, the holder of the certificate listed
below, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to
be issued. The certificate number and year of
issuance, the description of the property, and the
names in which the property is assessed are as
follows:
Certificate Number: 7704.000
Year of Issuance: 2000
Tax Deed File #: 07-0377
TD
Description of Property 1131-20-8701 LOT 1
BLK 2087 45TH ADD TO PORT CHARLOTTE
Name in which the property is assessed' MYRNA
M VIGAN & ANTONIO Y VIGAN
All of said property being in the County of
Sarasota, State of Florida. Unless the certificate
is redeemed according to law, the property
described in the certificate will be sold to the
highest bidder at the Sarasota County Court
House, 2000 Main Street, Historic Courtroom,
East Wing, Sarasota, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. on
the 30TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2008.
Karen E. Rushing
Clerk Of The Circuit Court
Sarasota County, Florida
By: E. Wenstad, Deputy Clerk
Publication Dates: AUGUST 29, SEPTEMBER
5, 12, 19, 2008.


- MESSAGE FROM THE OWNER -
To bring our customers more of what they have been looking
for, Baer's Furniture Co. is in the process of making major
improvements to our product selection. To begin the process,
we are selling off our showroom floor samples and warehouse
stock in our Ft. Myers, Naples and Port Charlotte stores. At the
conclusion of our sale, we will be reopening these three stores
with new product specifically chosen for price, value, attention
to detail and quicker delivery. This sale will consist of our entire
stock of fine home furnishings and accessories, from these
three stores only! OUR THREE STORES ARE NOW CLOSED to
mark down prices on all floor samples. Over TEN MILLION
DOLLARS of fine quality furniture and accessories will be sold
at drastic sale prices. During this sale period, you will also be
offered special savings on custom orders. Everything will be
plainly marked with sale tags for immediate liquidation! We will
open to the general public on Saturday, September 20th.

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20 NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR
SARASOTA COUNTY,
FLORIDA
File No: 2008-DR-14074-NC
Division: Probate
IN RE: The Marriage of:
PHILLIP HOJNOSKI,
Husband,
and
LINDA L. HOJNOSKI,
Wife.
NOTICE OF ACTION
FOR DISSOLUTION OF MAR-
RIAGE
TO: Phillip Hojnoski
Address Unknown
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an
action has been filed against you
and that you are required to
serve a copy of your written
defenses, if any, to it on Nicholas
P. Sardelis, Jr., counsel for Linda
L. Hojnoski, whose address is
2033 Main Street, Suite 502,
Sarasota, FL 34237 on or before
November 8, 2008, and file the
original with the Clerk of this
Court at 2000 Main Street,
Sarasota, FL 34236, before
service on Petitioner or immedi-
ately thereafter. If you fair to
do so, a default may be


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CREDITORS
UNKNOWN PERSONS IN
entered against you for the POSSESSION,
relief demanded in this peti- DEFENDANT(S)
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30 NOTICE OF SALE
KAREN E. RUSHING
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
By: Grace Burch
Deputy Clerk


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Notice is hereby given pur- Venice Gondolier Sun
Dated: September 11, 2008 suant to the final judgment of PUBLISH:
KAREN E. RUSHING foreclosure entered on SEPT 12, 2008
C KAREN E. RUSHING AUGUST 27, 2008 in the SEPT 19, 2008
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT above-styled cause, I will sell
By: Colin Over the following described real NOTICE OF SALE
By: ColiDeputyn OvClerolt property: Notice is hereby given to the fol-
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Venice Gondolier Sun
PUBLISH:
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September 26, 2008
October 3, 2008
October 10, 2008

30 NOTICE OF SALE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIR-
CUIT IN AND FOR
SARASOTA COUNTY,
FLORIDA
Case No: 2007-CA-015366-NC
DIVISION: Civil
MAURICE GUTTMAN, II and,
CYNTHIA D. GUTTMAN, AS
CO-TRUSTEE U/A/D
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ration of Condominium 10 a.m. Terms: Cas
recorded in O.R. Book 784,
Page 235, and all exhibits UnitPOO1
and amendments thereof, Anthony Rodriquez
and recorded in Condomini- Work Van
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Public Records of Sarasota Storage Del
County, Florida. 247 James


to the highest bidder at public Venice, FL 34285
sale held on October 1, 2008 PUBLISH: Sept. 12, 19, 2008
at 8:30 a.m. at Sarasota


County Courthouse, 2000
Main Street, Historic Court-
room, East Wing, Room 108,
in Sarasota, Florida, in accor-
dance with Section 45.031 of
the Florida Statutes. ANY
PERSON CLAIMING AN
INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS
FROM THE SALE, IF ANY,
OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY
OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF
THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE
A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS
AFTER THE SALE.


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FRIDAY
SEPT. 19, 2008


CONTACT US
TRIPP MILLER
SPORTS EDITOR
(941) 207-1107
tmiller@venicegondolier.com


HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCOUTING REPORT


Venice's opponent this week: Sarasota


TRIPP MILLER
SPORTS EDITOR


Par/Ck's


pricing


plan stinks

In Sarasota County, you
have to pay to play.
That's the response
Venice High School girls
cross country coach Brenda
Clark got when she went
to reserve Wellfield Park
for the VHS Invitational.
Sarasota County Parks and
Recreation didn't tell her
how much, and Clark didn't
ask because it didn't matter
anyway.
According to the Sara-
sota County Parks and
Recreation General Pric-
ing Plan, the cost to use
any "linear open space" in
any Sarasota County-main-
tained park is $1,000 for a
three-hour period. I'm not
sure what Venice's cross
country budget is, but I bet
the whole thing doesn't
equal $1,000.
Passed in 2002, the
General Pricing Plan went
into effect Nov. 1 last
year. Already Venice Little
League, Venice Vikings Pop
Warner Football and
Cheer and various senior
softball leagues have felt
the effects. Those leagues
either passed the cost onto
their participants or sold
advertising to pay the bills.
Venice High School doesn't
have that luxury when it
comes to a one-time use.
If the cost to use a pub-
lic park is completely out
of reach for a public
school, something isn't
right. Setting the price at
$1,000 is as good as razing
the park. If most groups
can't afford to use it, is it
really worth having?
As far as organized
sports are concerned, prob-
ably not. But don't worry.
The show will go on.
The VHS Invitational
will be run at Venice High
School Saturday at 8 a.m.
Running across football
fields, baseball fields and
parking lots won't be the
same as running at
Wellfield, but the cross
country program has to
have its race so it can
afford to enter other
races later this season.
The cross country pro-
gram gets money from the
county for uniforms and
transportation, but their
entry fees to races through-
out the season are not cov-
ered. So Venice and most
other schools hold their
annual invitationals to
raise entry-fee money.
Venice charges $45 per
team to enter the VHS
Invitational, then uses the
proceeds from the race to
enter other races through-
out the season. The
Riverview Invitational costs
$60 to enter. The Manatee
Invitational costs $100.
The Indians will enter five
such invitationals this sea-
son, and none of them cost
less than the $45 charged
by Venice.
As far as spectators are
concerned, holding the
race at Venice High School
probably works out better.
The Venice Touchdown
Club has agreed to open
their concession stand. So
come grab Saturday morn-
ing breakfast at Powell-
Davis Stadium and support
the cross country program.
Maybe next year they'll be
able to afford Wellfield.


BY TRIPP MILLER
SPORTS EDITOR

School: Sarasota High School
District: 6A-6
Record: (1-1)
Mascot: Sailors
Colors: Orange and black
Game time: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Powell-Davis
Stadium
Last year
Sarasota High School finished last season
with a 5-6 record after dropping their last two
regular season games while starting quarter-
back Casey Kelly was out with an injury. The
Sailors still managed to take second place in
District 6A-6 before falling to eventual-state-
runner up Orlando Boone High School in the
regional quarterfinals.
Against Venice in 2007, Sarasota capital-
ized on a number of Indians miscues -
including five Venice fumbles to win the
contest 30-16. The play of the game came in
the fourth quarter. Venice trailed 23-16 and
was driving for the potential game-tying
score when quarterback Trey Burton lost the
handle at the Sarasota 14 yard line. Sarasota
scooped it up and took it 86 yards for the
score.


Last week
The Sailors had a big day on the ground last
week against North Port High School.
Sophomore running backs Artavious Curry
and Desmond Hurley each rushed for more
than 100 yards as Sarasota beat the Bobcats
17-7 on the preserve. Curry rushed for 157
yards and Hurley rushed for 100.
Quarterback Kyle Gibbs was serviceable in
the first half before throwing two interceptions
in the second.
How Sarasota can win
Take advantage of Venice mistakes.
Fumbles absolutely killed Venice in every loss
last season, none more notable than the loss to
Sarasota. So far they've done better, fumbling
only four times in the first two games com-
bined, but sometimes it only takes one.
There is a chance senior tailback Dri Archer
will miss this game with tightness in his left
hip. That opens the door for Venice's Rashad
McRae, Justin Grant and Josh Boyle to get
more carries which could result in a
turnover or two chalked up to inexperience at
the position.
How Venice can win
Play within themselves. This game is for lit-
tle more than bragging rights, as evidenced by


head coach John Peacock's reluctancy to play
Archer unless he is 100 percent. Peacock said
he didn't want to waste him on a non-district
game.
Venice needs to possess the ball and not try
to show anybody up. Trying to break the big
play increases the chance of a mistake. The
Indians won't need many big plays in this
matchup.
Coachspeak
"They're a good team. They're well coached,
offensively balanced. They've got two good
athletes over there and you can't overlook the
tight end (Beckett) Wales," said Sarasota head
coach Bob Perkins. "I mean, you've got Dri
(Archer) and, of course, Trey (Burton), but
they've got some other players on that side of
the ball that make that offense go."
The bottom line
Sarasota will need to get a few breaks to
have a chance in this one. In their opener
against Booker High School we got a glimpse
of how the Sailors handle teams with multiple
playmakers. The Tornadoes blew Sarasota off
the field 30-6. Sarasota is young, so they
undoubtedly have learned from that game
and they should be able to keep it close.
Tripp's pick: Venice 31, Sarasota 21.


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BY TRIPP MILLER
SPORTS EDITOR

The dynamic duo is back at full strength
with the return of senior Casey Kennedy to the
Venice High School girls golf team.
The defending Class 2A individual state
champion had a busy schedule this summer,
and it bled into the start of the high school sea-
son. As the Southwest Florida PGAAmateur of
the Year, Kennedy started the summer playing
in the USGAWomen's Amateur in Eugene, Ore.
"It was awesome. I didn't play my best, but
it was definitely a good experience," Kennedy
said.
Seeing some of the country's best amateur
golfers actually boosted the young player's
confidence. Even the best players hit bad shots
once in a while, she said.
Kennedy also committed to play golf on
scholarship at Auburn University in April,
giving the Venice golf team two players head-
ed for NCAA Division I. Smith committed to
play for the University of Illinois earlier in the
summer.
"I love it. It's like the best school out there,
basically," Kennedy said of Auburn. "It's got six
courses within 15 minutes (of campus), which
you just can't get anywhere else."
On Sept. 1, Kennedy wrapped up her sum-
mer schedule with her second American
Junior Golf Association tournament win. She
took first place at The Greenbrier in West
Virginia.
After all that, though, she says it's good to be
back.
"It's different, but it's fun," she said. "It's
more relaxed ... In the Amateur, everyone's top
notch. This is just more relaxed, people just
having fun."
There won't be any pressure on Kennedy
to win matches for her team this year
because after her and Smith, everyone is a
beginner. Last week, Kennedy and Smith
both shot in the 30s and the team still lost by
20 strokes.
The duo has six more regular season match-
es before things get really competitive. Districts


SPORTS BRIEFS
Fall soccer
Venice Area Youth Soccer's fall
developmental league has begun
registration online. Visit www.
venicesoccer.org for registration
information. Practice begins Sept.
22 and the season runs Oct. 4-
Dec. 12-13. Age groups include 6-
and-under to 14-and-under.
Touchdown/Linebacker
Club meetings
The Venice Touchdown and
Linebacker clubs have merged
for the 2008 season. They meet
Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Cross-
roads American Grille on the U.S.
41 Bypass.
At each meeting, awards are
presented for offensive, defen-


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Thursday.


are less than a month away on Oct. 9. The
Indians' next match is Thursday against St.


sive, special teams and practice
players of the week. The strongest
link award is also presented.
Venice coaches provide a recap of
the previous week's game and a
scouting report on the upcoming
opponent. Dinner is served at a
cost of $12.
Diamond Boosters meeting
The Venice High School
Diamond Boosters, which sup-
port Indians baseball, are holding
a meeting for boosters and par-
ents Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. in the
North cafeteria at Venice High
School.
Games for Life registration
Sarasota County Parks and


Recreation is now accepting reg-
istrations for the Sarasota County
Games for Life, Senior Games.
Open to participants age 50 and
older, the event takes place Nov.
8-14 and includes badminton,
basketball, bowling, croquet,
cycling, golf, racquetball, a 5K
run, shuffleboard, swimming,
table tennis, tennis and track and
field.
Register online at www.
parksonline.scgov.net or com-
plete and return the official entry
form, available at any Sarasota
County recreation center. Partici-
pants may also register in person
at Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark
Road, Sarasota, during regular
business hours.


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GOLF RESULTS
MYAKKA PINES GOLF CLUB
Sept. 8
18H Monday Men (LN, 1/2 handicap): 1.
Ken Wilson 68; T2. Dallas Bergl 72; T2. John
Kieck 72; 4. Ken Salo 73.
Sept. 11
9H Ladies (throw out odd holes): Flight A:
1. Dorothy Morrissey 23. Flight B: 1. Sylvia
Nascimbeni 28.
Sept. 12
Men's Shootout (OP): 1. +11 Dick Hale,
Harold Anderson, Hank Lutz, Curt Van
Slyke; T2. +4 Dick Henry, Paul Phillips,
Joe Ameling, Dick Dorman; T2. +4 Ken
Wilson, John McCormick, Paul Meredith,
John Morris.
Sept. 15
Monday Men (50-50, 1 BB of 4 and
scramble): 1. 58.5 Hager Blair, Dick
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KEN KLEINLEIN
CRIME SCENE COLUMNIST


Our area was fortunate in that
Tropical Storm Fay tracked east and
north recently, thereby sparing our
counties, cities and towns.
Governmental emergency ser-
vice, fire and law enforcement enti-
ties were well prepared to handle
any eventuality. The media continu-
ally provided up to date informa-
tion on Fay.
After the storm passed, I con-
ducted a general damage survey
and was pleased to find very few
problems. Hopefully, this will be the
last storm that threatens our region
this year.
We must, however, be on guard
for potential criminal activity should
another storm come our way.
Price gouging, looting, misrepre-


sentations, thefts, burglaries and
robberies usually appear before,
during and after a storm. Types of
criminal activity reported during
past storms include:
Looting people steal genera-
tors, electronic equipment, vehi-
cles, gasoline, liquor, cigarettes and
dry goods, but do not limit them-
selves to just those items. A fire sta-
tion was looted while the firefight-
ers were out responding to calls for
assistance from citizens in distress.
Price gouging law enforce-
ment reported sales of water for $15
a gallon, gas cans at $35 and tarpau-
lins for $75 to $100; $400 generators
were reportedly selling for $1,500.
Some hotels and motels raised
prices for rooms as much as 300
percent.
Unlicensed repair work in an
effort to quickly repair damage to
homes and businesses, folks hire
individuals who appear at their
doors offering to correct damage to
their property. It is tempting to
accept the offer, but in a number of
cases the work was subpar or
money was paid up front and the
workmen were never seen again.
Phony charities they spring
up after every disaster. Only make
contributions to charities you are
familiar with, such as the Salvation
Army, Catholic Charities, the Red
Cross or Goodwill Industries, among
others.


Phony salespeople water-fil-
ter sales individuals mail out cards
or call offering free testing of your
water. If you allow the test, they will
usually attempt to sell you an
expensive filter designed to make
your water safe to drink after the
storm.
Check with your local water dis-
trict before allowing these people
into your home. The water supplied
by the Englewood Water District
and other suppliers exceeds gov-
ernmental standards. Don't be
fooled by scare tactics.
To report suspected price goug-
ing, call the Florida Attorney
General's office, (866) 966-7226. For
any other criminal activity, contact
local law enforcement; in an emer-
gency, dial 9-1-1.
Sad news: Father Morris Wells,
O.Carm., the former pastor of St.
Raphael Catholic Church in Engle-
wood, passed last week.
He was a priest for 54 years and a
U.S. Army chaplain for eight, rising
to the rank of major. He served in
Vietnam and also as chaplain of the
Army Military Prison at Fort
Leavenworth, Kan.
He was a shepherd and a soldier
and will be sorely missed.

Ken Kleinlein, a former detective
with the NYPD Special Frauds
Squad, works as a crime consultant
and information specialist.


POLICE BEAT


Sarasota County
Sheriff's Office arrests
Andrew Pall, 21, 200
block East Pine Ranch
Road, Osprey. Charges:
DUI with property dam-
age, leaving the scene of
an accident, violation of
financial responsibility for
property damage. Bond:
$1,120.
Ron C. Schrock, 28,
300 block Tanager Road,
Venice. Charge: violation
of domestic injunction.
Bond: none.
Christopher L. Sinclair,
19, 1900 block Redfern
Road, Venice. Charges: con-
tempt, third-degree grand
theft, uttering a forged
instrument. Bond: $6,000.
Jennifer N. Smith, 20,
100 block Rose Drive,


Venice. Charges: obstruct-
ing or opposing an officer
without violence, giving a
false name after arrest,
contempt. Bond: none.
Charles M. Callen, 22,
700 block Kimball Road,
Venice. Charge: violation of
probation. Bond: $7,500.
Michael W Hayton,
26, 700 block Kimball
Road, Venice. Charge:
contempt. Bond: none.
Jean K. Hillmyer, 37,
200 block Sunset Beach
Drive, Venice. Charge:
issuance of a worthless
check less than $150.
Bond: $120.
Michael Maturo, 46,
1700 block Banyan Drive,
Venice. Charge: battery.
Bond: none.
Timothy E. McGarr,


63, 600 block Missouri
Road, Venice. Charge: act-
ing in the capacity of a
contractor without being
certified. Bond: none.
Rusty L. Miller, 36,
100 block Charles Drive,
Nokomis. Charge: con-
tempt. Bond: $2,070.
Robert B. Rigby III, 33,
300 block Winfield Way,
Nokomis. Charges: obtain-
ing a controlled substance
by fraud, possession of
a controlled substance,
driving with a revoked
license. Bond: $4,000.


Kevin W Smith, 41,
400 block Pineview Drive,
Venice. Charges: stalking,
trespass after warning.
Bond: $1,000.
Mary Sonzogni, 22,400
block Laurel Lake Drive,
Venice. Charges: DUI, pos-
session of drug parapher-
nalia. Bond: $620.
Sarasota Police
Department arrest
Shannon J. Lamb, 27,
300 block Jessica Street,
Nokomis. Charge: loitering
and prowling. Bond: $120.


SUN PHOTO BY JUSTIN FENNELL, jfennell@venicegondolier.com
A two-car collision involving this Ford Focus tied up
southbound U.S. 41 traffic in Nokomis for more than an
hour Thursday afternoon. The crash occurred near
Rosebud's Steak and Seafood House at 3:15 p.m. on
Thursday, sending one person to the hospital.


NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
VENICE CITY COUNCIL
SELECTION OF SEARCH FIRM
FOR CITY MANAGER VACANCY


Notice is hereby given that the Venice City Council
will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, September 22,
beginning at 9:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. The meeting
will be held in Council Chambers, City Hall, 401 W. Venice
Avenue, Venice, Florida. The purpose of this meeting is to
allow council the opportunity to interview the recommended
firm of Slavin Management Consultants, approve the
agreement between the City of Venice and Slavin
Management Consultants, and provide input on the city
manager selection process. Public input is welcome and
encouraged.

No stenographic record by a certified court reporter is
made of this meeting nor will a verbatim record be
prepared. Minutes will be written for the public record.

If you are disabled and need assistance, please contact
the City Clerk's office at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

/s/ Lori Stelzer, MMC, City Clerk

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OBITUARIES
Robert N. Lucke Sr.
Robert Numsen Lucke
Sr., a resident of Severna
Park, Md., died Tuesday,
Sept. 16, 2008, at The
Peartree House, Pasadena,
Md., where he had resided
for nine months. Previously,
he resided at Charlestown
Retirement Community,
Catonsville, Md. from 1998
to 2006. He wintered in
Venice from 1992 to 2001.
Judge Lucke was born in
Washington, D.C., on
March 1, 1924, to George
Albert and Jesse Numsen
Lucke Sr. After living in
Baltimore from 1928 to
1930, the family moved to
their summer home in
Round Bay, Sevema Park,
in 1939. He lived nearly his
entire life in Anne Arundel
County. He was married for
50 years to Lois Klakring
Lucke, of Annapolis, Md.,
who died in 1998.
Upon graduating Anna-
polis High School 1943,
Judge Lucke enlisted in the
U.S. Army in July 1943 and
was seriously wounded in
France, earning a Purple
Heart with oak leaf cluster.
He graduated from the
University of Maryland in
1950 and was a member of
Kappa Alpha Order. He
worked in the Investigative
Department of the IRS
from 1950-53, after which
he assumed the position of
agent-in-charge of the
Alcohol Beverage Enforce-
ment Unit, Maryland
Department of the Trea-
sury, until 1962. Judge
Lucke graduated from
University of Maryland
Law School in 1959, where
he was a member of the
Delta Theta Phi Law frater-
nity. He was a founding
partner in the law firm of
Smith & Lucke from 1962-
77, at which time he was
appointed judge of the
Maryland District Court.
He retired from the court in
1991, but continued to sit
part-time during retire-


ment. He was a founding
member of St. Martin's-in-
the-Field Episcopal Church
in Severna
Park and
served as a
vestryman
and as
assistant
superinten-
dent of
the church
school; past
Lucke president of
the Severna
"n Park Rotary Club;
.past YMCA board
member and served
I in other volunteer
organizations. He was a 57-
year member of the Free-
masons Glen Burnie Lodge
213 and Boumi Temple,
and was a co-founder of the
Severna Park Old Timers
Club.
Judge Lucke is survived
by one sister, Ella Louise
Greenhood of Silver Spring,
Md.; two daughters, Jennifer
Lucke Patton and husband
James of Severna Park, Md.;
and Suzanne Lucke Turner
and husband Richard of
Salisbury, Md.; one son,
Robert N. Lucke Jr.; his
wife, Lisa, of Walkersville,
Md.; and seven grandchil-
dren, Cleveland Hyatt,
Emily Hyatt, Suzanne Hyatt,
Katy Turner, Molly Turner,
Erin Lucke and Abbey
Lucke.
Services: The family will
receive friends from 2 to 4
and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday,
Sept. 21, at Barranco and
Sons Funeral Home, 495
Gov. Ritchie Highway,
Severna Park, and from
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.,
Monday, Sept. 22, at St.
Martin's-in-the-Field
Episcopal Church, 375
Benfield Road, Severna
Park, Md., with a memorial
service at 11 a.m.
Contributions: Memorial
donations can be made to
Severna Park Assistance
Network, 400 Benfield Road,
Severna Park, MD 21146.


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This year's theme is: "PARTY IN PARADISE
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Women's Sertoma welcomes all area school, organizations,
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Name of Organization:
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Home #
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Cell #
FAX #
E-mail:
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Instructions and Parade Map will be provided at a later date.
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Paul Moseley, Jeff Charlotte, John Swen and Alex Moseley demon-
strated Swinging with Friends on the links at Mission Valley last year.
The day of fun and friendly competition raised $20,000 in support of
Senior Friendship Centers Venice Health Services and Caregiver
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and the Caregiver Resource
Center at the Kathleen K. Caitlin
Senior Friendship Centers in
Venice is Saturday, Sept. 27, at
Mission Valley Golf & Country
Club, 1851 Mission Valley Blvd.,
Laurel.
Registration and information
are available at 584-0072. The
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Big prizes and big opportunities are at
stake in the third annual Swinging With
Friends golf tournament at Mission
Valley Golf & Country Club on Sept. 27.
The tournament will benefit the
Kathleen K. Caitlin Senior Friendship
Centers' Pat Buster Health Services pro-
grams and the new Caregiver Resource
Center. Without this fundraiser fewer
low-income seniors would have health
care and caregivers would have fewer
resources at their fingertips.
In 2007 Senior Friendship Centers
Health Services in Venice provided more
than 3,653 medical patient visits (to date
this year, the number is 3,515) and 918
dental patient visits and assisted in pro-
viding more than 663 prescription med-
ications for low-income seniors. The
Caregiver Resource Center, which
opened in June 2008, has to date served
143 caregivers.
Twenty-three physicians, six dentists
and many specialists family practice,
internists, cardiologists, orthopedic, gas-
trointestinal, gynecological and ear, nose,
throat doctors work with Medical
Director Dr. Richard Beebe to provide
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All of the center's physicians, dentists,
nurses, assistants and the one dental
hygienist are volunteers.

Playing keep-out
Health Services Director Julie Moore
said the center's focus is on healthy, sup-
portive aging and education.
Medical Director Dr. Richard Beebe
agreed.
"Our primary goal is prevention," he
said. "We try to keep our patients out of
hospital emergency rooms."
Beebe and his team are working on
reducing obesity in seniors.
"We try to get them on diets," he said.
"If you keep racing a car motor, it wears
out. If you keep racing your motor with
sugar, the pancreas wears out and you
become diabetic."
Beebe's personal opinion, though he
says it hasn't been proven yet, is that corn
syrup, a cheap sweetening agent in a
wide variety of foods, is a primary cause
of type II diabetes.
"Corn syrup isn't handled well by the
body," he said.
As for those sugar substitutes that are
getting a bad name, Beebe said studies
show a minimal correlation to cancer in
mice that were given large amounts of
the substitutes.
"But small amounts in your tea aren't
going to be a problem," he said. "Of
course, big amounts all day might cause a
problem."


The golf tournament
Beebe and Mission Valley Golf Pro Jim
Duval are hosting this year's tournament.
It will feature a 10 a.m. free golf clinic for
participants with local pros Rebecca
Johnson of Capri Isles Golf Club, Susan
Powers of Plantation Golf & Country Club
and Shari Lindsey of Mission Valley Golf
& Country Club.
The day continues with lunch at 11
a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 1 p.m.
for mens, women and mixed foursomes
to compete in the scramble-format tour-
nament.
There will be a chipping contest, spon-
sored by Jacaranda Trace, honoring the
late Ginny Fay, one of the founding mem-
bers of the LPGA, who lived in the Venice
area, and golfers will have the opportuni-
ty to bid on a variety of silent auction
items.
The entry fee is $150, with the big prize
for a hole-in-one a seven-day, six-night
golf vacation in Scotland at St. Andrews,
where golfing began.
Last year's tournament raised $20,000.
"Proceeds from the tournament
enable us to provide important ser-
vices for adults
50 and
older


in our community," Beebe said. "The
tournament is a great way to show sup-
port for Senior Friendship Centers of
Venice Health Services and the Caregiver
Resource Center."
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Lucky Charms, a chocolate-chip cookie,
a cup of vanilla ice cream and more. The
other vials contain the amount of fat
found in many of the foods we eat.
(Right) Dr. Richard Beebe shows his patients
vials containing fat and sugar found in a hot
dog, hamburger, ice cream and more. He uses
these to encourage his patients to adopt a
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VENUE


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SEPT. 19, 2008


BEST BET
THE LOCAL SCENE


SUN FILE PHOTO

Quarter horse event
Where: Fox Lea Farm, 800
North Auburn Road, Ven-
ice
Notes: South Florida Fair
Autumn Quarter Horse
Show will be Sept. 19-21.
Events test horses' abili-
ties in several events
including jumping, rein-
ing, barrel racing, cutting,
roping and pole bending.
All American quarter
horse owners and those
interested are welcome.
Call: 484-4687
Dance classes
Where: Starz Choice
Dance Academy, 348 S.
Seaboard Ave., Venice
Notes: Adult jazz, Wed-
nesday 6:30-7:30 p.m.;
Adult intermediate tap,
Wednesday 9:30-10:30
a.m.; Adult beginner tap,
Wednesday 10:30-
11:30 a.m.
Call: 485-7450
Link: www.starzchoice
danceacademycom
Scrapbooking 101
Where: Women's Resource
Center, 701 Center Road,
Venice
Notes: Scrapbooking and
card making is taught by
Gloria Shirey.
Costs: $8 nonmembers,
$5 members
Call: 485-9724
Link: thewomens
resourcecenter.org
Business success
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Women's Resource
Center, 701 Center Road
Notes: Career advisor
offers career counseling,
resume assistance and job
resources to help develop
an employment plan.
Cost: $8 nonmember do-
nation; $5 member dona-
tion
Self-esteem
Time: 9:30-11 a.m.
Where: Women's Resource
Center, 701 Center Road,
Venice
Notes: Empower your
mind, body and spirit
with Life Coach Esther
Bird
Cost: $5
Call: 485-9724
Link: thewomens
resourcecenter.org
Train depot tour
Time: 10-2:30 p.m.
Where: Historic Venice
Train Depot, Seaboard
Avenue at East Venice
Avenenue
Notes: Tours are conduct-
ed at this time Mondays,
Wednesday and Fridays
Call: 412-0151
Food distribution
Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Habitat ReStore,
Venice
Notes: All Faiths Food
Bank holds food distribu-
tion
French Club
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Venice Public
Library, 300 S. Nokomis
Ave.
Notes: Basic knowledge of
French required. Practices
French conversation and
reading from French liter-
ature.
Toddler Tale Time
Time: 9:30-10:15 a.m. or
10:45-11:30 a.m.
Where: Jacaranda Library,
4143 Woodmere Park Blvd.


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Landscapes and Seascapes reception


T rish Kinghorn, volunteer, checks out the art display prior to the opening recep-
tion of Landscapes and Seascapes at the Venice Art Center. The community is
invited to the opening reception for the exhibit Friday from 4-6 p.m. at the Venice Art
Center, 390 Nokomis Ave. Visit www.veniceartcenter.com for more information.


Notes: Toddlers ages 1-3
with parents or caregiver
join together for songs,
finger plays, rhymes,
active storytelling and
playtime. Space is limited.
Please observe age limits.
Call: 861-5000
Computer questions
Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Where: Jacaranda Public
Library, 4143 Woodmere
Park Blvd., Venice
Notes: If you have com-
puter questions, ask Jack.
Cost: free
Call: 861-1270
Club food
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Venice-Nokomis
Elks Lodge, 1021 Discovery
Way, Nokomis
Notes: Lunch

Time: 5-7:30 p.m.
Where: Venice-Nokomis
Elks Lodge, 1021 Discovery
Way, Nokomis
Notes: Music and dancing,
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Cost: Fish fry, $8
American
Legion dance
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Where: American Legion,
1770 E. Venice Ave.
Notes: Dinner dance
Call: 488-1157
Qigong
Time: 9-10 a.m. through
Dec. 12
Where: Goodwill Good-


Neighbor Center-Rialto;
652 South Tamiami Trail,
Venice
Notes: Gentle Chinese
exercise for stress reduc-
tion, balance and energy.
Free
Call: 408-7442

Book discussion
and support
Time: 10-11 a.m. through
Dec. 19
Where: Goodwill Good-
Neighbor Center, Rialto;
652 South Tamiami Trail,
Venice
Notes: Discuss "The Un-
tethered Soul" by Michael
Singer with a supportive
group. Free
Call: 408-7442
FridayFest
Time: 5-9 p.m.
Where: Van Wezel Per-
forming Arts Hall, 777
North Tamiami Trail,
Sarasota
Notes: Big Fish, high-ener-
gy modern country music.
Free and open to the pub-
lic.
Call: Box office, 953-3368
Link: vanwezel.org
Yogarobics
Time: 9 a.m.
Where: Senior Friendship
Centers, 2350 Scenic
Drive, Venice
Notes: Low-impact dance,
yoga, standing and seated,
core strength, balance,
flexibility


Call: 584-0075
Link: seniorfriendship.
corn
Take hook in hand
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Senior Friendship
Centers, 2350 Scenic Drive
Notes: Crochet class
Call: 584-0075
Link: seniorfriendship.
corn
Swivel those hips
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Where: Senior Friendship
Centers, 2350 Scenic Drive
Notes: Hula class
Call: 584-0075
Link: seniorfriendship.
corn
Duplicate bridge
Time: 12:50 p.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Caitlin Senior
Friendship Center, 2350
Scenic Drive, Venice
Notes: A partner is need-
ed.
Cost: $2 donation
Call: Daisy, 493-3065



SATURDAY,

SEPT. 20
Boy Scout fundraiser
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Venice Animal
Clinic, 1267 U.S. 41 By-
Pass, Venice
Notes: Boy Scout Troop
1001 is having a yard sale.


Laurel cleanup
Time: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Forest Street at
Laurel Park, Collins Street
across from Sandra Terry
Recreation Center, Wallace
Street and Church Street
(Johnson Chapel)
Notes: Residents can dis-
pose of most appliances,
household items, scrap
materials, unbundled yard
waste and other materials
during this free event. No
hazardous materials.
Call: 861-5000
Coastal trek
Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: Call Bruce Dayton
for information and re-
quired reservations at
Blackburn Point Park.
Notes: Explore marine life
near beaches with biolo-
gists. Wear old sneakers or
wetsuit booties and bring
drinking water.
Cost: Adults $5; kids free
Call: 966-7308
Oscar Scherer walk
Time: 8 a.m.
Where: Oscar Scherer
State Park
Notes: Wear sturdy, wet-
table shoes for this four-
mile walk; bring insect
repellent, sunscreen,
lunch and lots of water.
Call: 484-4113
Carlton Reserve
bird walk
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Where: Reserve is at end


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Philly. Open to the public.
Cost: $7 adults; $4 under
15
Call: Janis, 408-0578


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of Border Road; meet at
parking lot.
Notes: Free, public invit-
ed, bring binoculars,
beginning birders wel-
come to Venice Audubon
and Sarasota County
Parks guided bird walk
with Charlie Sample.
Call: 497-6463
Ballroom dancing
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Where: Gotta Dance
Studio, 303 South Tami-
ami Trail, 4 Bay Center,
Nokomis
Notes: Everyone welcome.
No partner needed.
Call: 486-0326
Yoga with Elin
Time: 8 and 9 a.m.
Where: Venice Beach,
near pavilion
Notes: Free yoga
Call: 408-9642
Depot tours
Time: Every half hour
beginning at 10 a.m.
Where: East side under
the Venice Avenue Bridge
Notes: Trained Venice Area
Historical Society docents
tell the history of the
depot in Venice.
RSVP: For 10 or more call
493-9061 or 492-5531.
Club food
Time: Noon
Where: Venice Nokomis
Elks Lodge, 1021 Discov-
ery Way
Notes: Hobo lunch sur-
prise
Cost: $3
Walk a hound,
lose a pound
Every day, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Woodmere Park,
3951 Woodmere Park
Blvd., Venice
Notes: Walk the inside
perimeter of Paw Park and
you've walked a mile.
Call: 861-5000
Beach party
When: Saturdays from 5-
8 p.m.
Where: 101 Esplanade
North, Venice
Notes: Bruno's beach
party, a karaoke dance
party, at the Venice Beach
Pavilion, is free to the
public.
Call: 483-9070
Link: www.VeniceBeach
Pavilion.com
Sail the Gulf
When: Saturdays 6:30-
8:30 p.m.
Where: Nokomis Beach
Park, Albee Road, Noko-
mis
Notes: Sail with us.
Call: Capt. Robert, 587-
9313
E-mail:
rjkillian@yahoo.com
Link: www.aquarian
quest.org
Pups at the Point
Time: 9 a.m.-noon
Where: Historic Spanish
Point, 337 North Tamiami
Trail, Osprey
Notes: Historic Spanish
Point and the Humane
Society of Sarasota County
welcome well-behaved,
leashed dogs to visit HSP
Dogs must be up to date
on shots, dog-friendly and
not in heat. Stay to desig-
nated paths and clean up
after your dog.
Cost: $9 for adults, $3 for
ages 6-12 and free for 6
and younger and dogs.
Call: HSP 966-5214; HSSC,
955-4131
Link: historicspanish
point.org or hssc.org.


COMING SOON
Spaghetti dinner
Date: Sept. 21
Time: 6 p.m.
Where: Venice Gardens
Civic Center, 406 Sham-
rock Blvd., Venice
Notes: BYOB 5-6 p.m.,
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your organization's major events that are open to the
public, such as fundraisers and community participa-
tion events. If you have not received a form to list your
events) but wish to have events included on the 2009
Community Calendar, please send an e-mail to Kathi
Walsh at kwalsh@venicegondolier.com listing:
Name of the organization or sponsoring group
Title of the events)
Date(s) and firm times)
Location of event and whether it is open to the
public
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The Humane Society of Sarasota County's shelter is
filled to capacity with dogs and cats of all ages, sizes, col-
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Pets are often the forgotten victims of an economic
downturn. HSSC has taken in 10 percent more dogs this
year and it is seeing more cats, too!
Special adoption programs are in place including a
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likes to play games, or a
difficult customer at work
that causes you to exercise
your mind in new ways
and solve the problem.
GEMINI (May 21-June
21). You wish that getting
organized was something
you could do once and
have it stick forever. Alas,
your life is always chang-
ing, and you keep finding
new and improved ways to
manage it. Delight in the
process.
CANCER (June 22-July
22). There is some comfort
in knowing what tomor-
row will bring. There is
also some boredom. Stay
receptive to the surprises.
Otherwise you're apt to
sleepwalk through the best
parts.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).
You're focused on staying
healthy. Your opinion of
yourself has the biggest
effect on how you feel,
both mentally and physi-
cally. Spend extra time in
the mirror. Find apprecia-
tion for the gifts you were
born with.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.
22). You're laying the
groundwork for your
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and you may even stress
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life and put on a show.
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provide some much need-
ed levity to a group of peo-
ple who were starting to
get way too serious.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov.
22-Dec. 21). You give and
expect more than the aver-
age person. Be slow to
commit to projects and
people now since you're
likely to let your responsi-
bilities consume the best
of your attention.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-
Jan. 19). It's going to be
difficult to stick with any
goal that requires you to
downsize or deprive your-
self. You're more likely to
succeed by adding some-
thing wonderful (or prac-
tical or healthy) to your
life.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-
Feb. 18). Friendships mat-
ter to you. In fact, you're
probably more thrilled
by platonic attachments
than any other kind now.
Furthermore, the most
important element in love
relationships is a strong
friendship.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March
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hide. As far as you're con-
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SEPT. 19,20RELIGION
SEPT. 19, 2008


CONTACT US
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FAITH, VALUES AND LESSONS

SUBMITTED BY THE REV. SUSANNE NAZIAN
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF VENICE


Across the state, groups of religious
leaders have come together to urge a
"No" vote on Amendment 2, the pro-
posed "Marriage Amendment" to the
Florida Constitution. Of course, not
all religious leaders agree, but I'll give
you the reasons that some, including
me, do.
First, America has deep and seri-
ous problems to face. Many older
Americans live in or near the poverty
line. The decline of the dollar, set-
backs in the stock market, the high
cost of medical care and prescription
drugs, the high cost of housing, gro-
ceries, gasoline and just about every-
thing else are among our most criti-
cal issues. Foreclosures on family
homes are up by a huge number and
county tax bases are eroding due to
loss of property. Homelessness and
poverty are on the rise. America's
respect in the world is declining. We
are losing our young men and
women in a war that the majority
does not support. In the midst of
these problems that affect safety,
health and security, I do wonder why
one issue gay marriage can take
center stage in a political year that is
about hope and change?
Second, this is an amendment
that has not been well thought
out. In the 17 states that have
approved such an amendment,
legal challenges and issues abound.
Companies that are happier not to
offer benefits at all are using this
amendment to withdraw insurance
from heterosexual unmarried cou-


ples. Many of us have children who
have chosen to partner with an
opposite-sex person without mar-
riage. I won't argue the morality of
that choice. It simply is, and with so
many people without insurance
who depend on taxpayers for med-
ical care, would it be wise to increase
that number drastically? In some
legal cases now before the courts of
this nation, lawyers have challenged
the domestic violence laws on the
basis that there is no legal relation-
ship between a man and woman liv-
ing together, and therefore no
ground for a domestic violence
charge, even if there is physical vio-
lence in the home.
The notion of "Constitution" is
that it was and is designed to protect
the rights of the minority. It's not
designed to reinforce the culture
and mores of a particular group of
people or their religious beliefs. A
Constitution is not there to abridge
rights, but to put a fence of protec-
tion around them.
Because it is there, both you and I
can claim the freedom to vote our
consciences, but we cannot claim
the right to legislate the beliefs of
others or abridge the rights of
minorities.
We all preach the stability of the
family; we all encourage fidelity and
trust in relationships. Why is it that
we would then deprive any couple
of the ability to form a family or to
unite in a legally binding union? It is
time to keep our eyes on the very
basic needs of our citizens in a com-
plex world. I intend to vote "NO" on
Amendment 2.

The Rev. Susanne Nazian is min-
ister of the Unitarian Universalist
Congregation of Venice. She can be
reached at uucov@verizon.net.

Venice spiritual leaders, we want
to hear from you: E-mail your sub-
missions for the Faith, Values and
Lessons column to lkennedy@
venicegondolier.com


RELIGION BRIEFS

Support groups
* Bereavement support group,
4-5:30 p.m. second and fourth
Thursday of each month at
Epiphany Cathedral Parish
Library. Call Phyllis Jackson at
493-5436.
* Healing Hearts Grief and
Crisis Support meetings,
7 p.m., Thursdays, at the
Venice Assembly of God
Church at 695 Center Road.
Call JoAnn Myers at 492-5191
or the church at 497-5683.
* Reformers Unanimous Inter-
national meets 7-9:30 p.m.
Friday, at Victory Baptist
Church, 241 Burney Road,
Osprey. Call Pastor Arlo Elam
at 966-4716 or visit reform.
com.
* Couples Helping Couples
meets 7:30 to 9 p.m., Fri-
days, at South Venice
Christian Church, 2390 Sea-
board Ave. An anonymous
12-step program for all cou-
ples. No 12-step experience
necessary. Call 475-8535 or
492-9547 or go to www.
recovering- couples.org
KCC interfaith program
Kids Creating Community
(KCC) Caring About Our
Planet From An Interfaith
Perspective features guest
speakers, with expertise on
caring for the environment,
and participants from Quaker,
Jewish, Baha'i, Eastern Ortho-
dox and Christian faiths for
children ages 4 through 12,
Oct. 4, 12, 26 and Nov. 23 at
various times and locations
in the area. Crafts and learn-
ing activities. Children and
adults free for one or all four
events. Registration deadline
is Sept. 25. For times and
locations, program schedule
and registration form online,
go to www.jewishcenterof
venice.org, or call the Jewish
Center of Venice at 484-2022;
or the Venice United Church
of Christ at 493-6741.


Healing
New Life Assembly of God
presents Taking Hold of God's
Vision for Healing at 7 p.m.
the first and third Tuesdays
of the month, at South
Venice Christian Church,
2390 Seaboard Ave. Call 493-
0775 or visit www.nlaog.org.
Angel Ministries, 2269 South
Tamiami Trail, 284-9459,
angelministriesofflorida.com
* 7-9 p.m., Fridays: Darkroom
meditation, $5
* 4-7 p.m., Wednesdays: Free
Reiki healing clinic, followed
by prayer group.
* 6:30 p.m. Thursday Heal-
ing Service, 7 p.m. Thursday
- Message service.
* 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 11:
Psychic Fair. Astrology, Tarot
and Mediumship. Private
readings: $15 per 15 minutes.
Venice-Nokomis United
Methodist Church, 208 Palm
Ave., Nokomis 488-4137
* Debbie McWinnie provides
sign language interpretation
at the 10 a.m. Sunday wor-
ship and for other events.
* Quilting group, beginners
and more advanced, meets
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Fellowship
Hall.
Women's events
* Trinity Presbyterian Church,
4365 State Road 776 offers The
Mom's Morning Out program,
9 a.m. to noon Mondays,
Wednesday and Fridays for
parents of children ages 2
through 4. Parents asked to
donate a few hours each
month back to the program.
Details and registration at
493-0018.
* Moms Morning Out:
Applications for ages 2-5 for
Fall Registration at First
Baptist Church, 312W. Miami
Ave. Program meets from
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday,


Wednesday and Thursdays.
Call 485-1314 for more infor-
mation.
* Women's Class, "Caffeine for
the Soul," at 11 a.m., Tuesdays
at The Chabad Jewish Center,
2169 S. Tamiami Trail. 493-
2770.
* Interdenominational Wo-
men's Fellowship group, 9:30-
11:30 a.m. Tuesday, at Fisher-
man's Net Community Church,
1101 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
Island. Public welcome. Call
223-1180.
* Epiphany Council of
Catholic Women: Welcome
Back Salad Bowl Luncheon,
Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Epiphany
Cathedral, 350 Tampa Ave. W,
484-3505; Bus trip to see the
Grand Ole Opry, Nashville
Nightlife Dinner Theater and
more, departing Nov. 16 for a
week. Price: $620. For more
information, call Sue or
Carolyn at (941) 496-8161.
* 12-week women's Bible
study begins, 9:15 a.m. (with
a potluck luncheon at first
session) on Sept. 25 at First
Baptist Church of Venice, 312
Miami Ave. W. "Living Beyond
Yourself" Exploring the Fruit
of the Spirit. Call Betty at 474-
4295 or Ethel at 475-8105.
* South Venice Baptist Church,
3167 Englewood Road, offers a
women's Bible study, "Believ-
ing God" from 7 to 9 p.m.
Monday or from 10 a.m. to
noon Tuesdays. Register by
calling 493-0022.
Music
* Suncoast Chorale, associate
chorus of the Venice Sympho-
ny, holds auditions prior to
the first rehearsal on Sept. 22.
Auditioning singers: Arrive at
6 p.m. Sept. 22 or at 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 29 at Englewood United
Methodist Church, 700 E.
Dearborn Ave., Englewood.
493-8320.

Please see RELIGION, 7B


I MEMBERS- -.--


First Baptist
Church of Venice
312 W. Miami Ave.,
485-1314
Hours of Worship
Sunday School 9:30 AM
Classic Worship Service
8:30 AM
Contemporary Worship
Service 10:30 AM
Evening Worship 6:00 PM


Venice-
SNokomis
United Methodist
Church
Sunday Worship:
10:00 AM
Interpretation for the Deaf
Children's Puppet Church:
10:15AM
Adult & Children's Sunday
School 11:15 AM
Youth Fellowship Monday
5:30 PM
208 Palm Avenue, Nokomis
Phone 488-4137
(West of US 41,
4 blks. South of Albee Road)
www.vnumc.net
vnumc@verizon.net
Rev. Jim McWhinnie,Pastor
Rev. J. Ralph Burton, Associate Pastor


You're Invited
CHRIST UNITED
L METHODIST
CHURCH
Steven Miller, Pastor
Larry Potts, Associate Pastor
Sunday Worship Services
9:15 am (Contemporary)
and 10:45 am
Also, 8:00 am (Nov.-April)
Sunday School 9:15 am
and 10:30 am
Nursery Provided for
All Services
Parking shuttle provided
493-7504
1 1475 Center Road, Venice
" www.cumc.info


Worship with us! Sunday Children's Church-10 AM
S Sunda 10 AM Loving NurseryAvailable
S unday 10AM Weareonthelsland,2blocks
488-2258 www.venicepresbyterian.org S. of Venice Regional Medical
Center on The Rialto


I LAKESIDE LUTHERAN CHURCH
2401 S. Tamiami Trail (Across from So. Cty. Admin. Bldg.)
The Rev. Dr. Randy Winkel
493-5102
www.lakesidelutheran.net
Worship 8:00 or 10:30 a.m.
Bible Study 9:15
Sunday School 10:30
Youth Group Sundays at 6 p.m.
PRESCHOOL 497-5858
Christian Marriage & Family Counseling Counseling Office 493-5102





Assembly of God
i A family of believers with a strong emphasis on
charismatic worship and the gospel
Meeting at South Venice Christian Church, 2390 Seaboard Ave., S.Venice
Call 941-493-0775 or check the web @ www.nlaog.org
NEW SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
SUNDAY: Main Service at 2:30 p.m.
THURSDAY: Family Ministries Night at 7:00 p.m.
A full range of children's ministries is available at these services


There's a place for you here!
Emmanuel Lutheran
Church-ELCA
90 Tamiami Trl. S, Venice On the Island!
941-488-4942
Worship with us -
Nursery provided Sat. & Sun.
Worships:
Sat. at 5:00 pm, Sun. at 9:30 am
Thursday Prayers 10:00 am
Counseling Appointments 926-2959


NEV PLACE A PERIOD WHERE
31 jGOD HAS PLACED A COMMA!"
Venie United Church of ChQ s
620 SHAMROCK BLVD. VENICE, FL,34293 ,
www.veniceucc.org 493-6741
SUNDAY SERVICE 10:00 am
"a'CWM E TIE W WR DOIE NEAR ATrA TIME"



OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)
Sunday Worship 10 a.m.
; 3. Tuesday Healing Service 9:30 a.m.
.- F-" Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
.-. 2705 N. Tamiami Trail, Nokomis
Pastor Sarah Brown
We welcome you! 941-966-4442


Auburn Road Presbyterian Church
(Presbyterian Church in America)
642 N. Auburn Rd. 485-3551
Dwight L. Dolby, Pastor
SSharon E. Rogers, Director of Music
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Bible Class 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday Eves Prayer Service 7:00 p.m.
visit our webside: www.arpca.org


St. Mark's Episcopal Church office.7
508 PRviera Street, Venice (2blockbehind Venice Reglor/ lAdicaCenter)

Saturday 5:00 p.m. Holy Communion
Sunday 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion
10:00 a.m. Holy Communion (with nursery)
Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion & Healing Service
The Rev. Christopher N. Gray, Rector The Rev. James Puryear, Assoc. Rector
Visit us on the web at: stmarksvenice.org




New Hope

Christian Church

PEOPLE OF ENCOURAGEMENT
SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE at 10:00
Contemporary Music Casual Dress Practical Messages Great Coffee
249 South Tamiami Trail Palm Square Shopping Center Nokomis
488-8051 or www.newhopepeople.org


To paceyou reigios0 srviescal Carl- (41)207120






SUN NEWSPAPERS 7B


STUDY AND CLASSES


* The Bible at the "Y",
Venice YMCA, 701 Center
Road, at 11 a.m.
Wednesday until Nov. 19.
Facilitated by the Rev.
Larry D. Potts of Christ
United Methodist Church.
493-7504.
* Emmanuel Lutheran
Church, 790 Tamiami Trail
S., presents a brown bag
noon lunch discussion led
by Intern Vicar Livenson
Lauvanus on topics relat-
ing to Christianity in Haiti.
Sept. 29: Will the Lutheran
Church in Haiti ever look
like the Lutheran Church
in the U.S.? For more
information, call 488-
4942.
* A book discussion
group meets from 3 to 4
p.m. Thursday at
Jacaranda Library, 4143
Woodmere Park Blvd.
(Began Sept. 11 and ends
Oct. 30) Book: "When I
Lay My Isaac Down" by
Carol Kent. Charlotte
Lashway, discussion
leader. You will need to
purchase a copy of the
book before the group
meets. For more informa-
tion, call 493-7504.
* Calvary Bible Church,
1936 E. Venice Ave.: Bible
study, 6:45-8 p.m.,
Wednesday; A 12-week
study titled "Back to
Genesis" at 9:25 a.m.
began Sept. 7. Call Pastor
Brett Jones at 485-7070 or
visit cbcvenice.com.
* First Christian Church
of Venice, 1100 Center
Road: 9:30 a.m., Sundays,
Bible Study; 7-8 p.m.
Thursday, Roman Bible
Study. Fellowship Hall.
Call 408-8088 or visit www.
churchthatcares.com.
* Fisherman's Net
Community Church, 1101
South Tamiami Trail:
interdenominational class
on the History and
Background of the Bible,
Thursday, 7-9 p.m. Call
485-8400 or 421-9948.


RELIGION from Page 6B
* NewLifeAssemblyofGod
presents Sunset Gospel
Sing-A-Long one hour
before sunset, Fridays, near
the lifeguard station at
Venice Beach. Bring a chair
and your request for a
favorite gospel song. Call
493-0775, or visit www.
nlaog.org.
* The Klezmer/Dixie
Band of the Jewish
Center of Venice is look-
ing for people who would
like to play with the
band, which practices at
9:30 a.m., Sundays, at 600
North Auburn Road.
Improvisational ability
helps and all are wel-
come. Call Jason Arkin at
484-1856.
Informational forum
The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints
presents guest speakers,
President Myrron Martinez
and his wife, Argentina, at
an informational program


* New Life Assembly of
God at South Venice
Christian Church, 2390
Seaboard Ave.: Breakfast
with the Boys at 6:30 a.m.
Friday at Perkins
Restaurant on U.S. 41
Bypass. Pastor Randy Burt
hosts Family Night, Adult
Study, with an evening of
praise, worship and study.
Infants and toddler nurs-
ery; Generation 360 teen
ministry; and "Mission-
ettes, Royal Ranger &
Daisey's" for children, all
at 7 p.m., Thursdays. Call
493-0775.
* Sarasota Baptist
Church: Bible study at
6:30 p.m., Thursdays in
the Venice home of
Stephanie and Charlie
Gardner on Capello Drive.
Book: "Discovery Adult
Study Guide 1," 2 Samuel,
Fall 2008. Call 376-2199.
* Unity Church of Venice
at 125 N. Jackson Road:
"The Laws of Attraction"
study group meets from
7 to 9 p.m., the first
Thursday of each month.
Open to the public on a
free will offering basis.
Call 484-5342.
* First Baptist Church of
Venice, 312 Miami Ave. W:
12-week Women's Bible
Study begins, 9:15 a.m.
(with a potluck luncheon
at first session) on Sept.
25. "Living Beyond
Yourself Exploring the
Fruit of the Spirit." Call
Betty at 474-4295 or Ethel
at 475-8105.
* South Venice Baptist
Church, 3167 Englewood
Road: Women's Bible
study, "Believing God"
from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday
or from 10 a.m. to noon
Tuesday. Register by call-
ing 493-0022; "Joshua, A
Study of God's Promises,"
Men's Bible study with
Pastor Allan Mitchell at
7 p.m. Monday. Study
guides: $6. Call Pastor
Mitchell at 961-5609.


promoting the beliefs and
doctrines of the LDS
church at 7 p.m. Sept. 21 at
the church building, 3000
East Venice Ave. For infor-
mation call 544-8257.
Rally Day and brunch
Trinity Presbyterian Church,
4365 State Road 776, fea-
tures the Rev. John
McWilliams of Campus
Crusade for Christ at
the church's Rally Day,
Sunday, Sept. 28. An all-
church brunch will follow
the 10 a.m. worship ser-
vice. Cost: $4.50 per per-
son or $10 per family. For
more information, call
493-0018.
2008 High Holiday
schedule
Chabad Jewish Center,
2169 S. Tamiami Trail: Rosh
Hashana, Monday, Sept.
29, New Year's Eve Service,
7 p.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 30,
morning service, 9:30 a.m.


Dewane named to two key social justice organizations

STAFF REPORT

Bishop Frank J. Dewane of the
Catholic Diocese ofVenice is serv-
ing on two social justice organiza-
tions that have a significant
impact on the lives of rural resi-
dents and immigrants in the
United States.
After two years as a board
member of the National Catholic
Rural Life Conference, a Catholic
"organization that seeks solutions
to critical issues facing rural pop-
ulations, Dewane has been elect-
ed president of the board.
He has also recently been
appointed to the board of the
Catholic Legal Immigration
--- Network Inc., aWashington, D.C.-
based group that works to
enhance and expand delivery of
legal services to indigent and low-
income immigrants.

PHOTO COURTESY OFTHE DIOCESE OF VENICE
Bishop Frank J. Dewane of the Catholic Diocese of Venice is
serving on the boards of two social justice organizations that
help rural residents and immigrants in the United States.











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Shofar blowing- 12 p.m.
followed by Tashlich ser-
vice; Wednesday, Oct. 1,
morning service 9:30 a.m.,
Shofar blowing 12 p.m.;
Yom Kippur services at the
Best Western Hotel, 400
Commercial Ct., Wed., Oct.
8 Kol Nidrei-Service 6:45
p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 9,
morning service, 9:30 a.m.,
Yizkor, noon, Mincha, 5:15
p.m., Neilah, 6:15 p.m. fol-
lowed by Shofar and Break
the fast buffet. Services
(except Yom Kippur) no
charge or membership.
RSVP at 493-2770.
Prayer group
Marian Rosary Prayer
Group meets at 12:15 to 1
p.m. Friday in the club
room at Our Lady of
Lourdes Church, 1301
Center Road. Call 497-
6229 for information.
Pancake supper
Free pancake supper from


4:30 to 6 p.m. the last
Sunday of every month.
No tickets, coupons or
money needed. All are
welcome at Emmanuel
Lutheran, 800 S. Tamiami
Trail, 488-4942
AWANA
Calvary Bible Church,
1936 E. Venice Ave. offers
the AWANA program for
children between the ages
of 3-13, from 6:30-8 p.m.
Wednesday. Call 485-
7070 to register or visit
CBCVenice.com.
Buddhist meditation
Kelsang Donwang teaches
a beginners Buddhist
meditation Mondays, 7-
8:30 p.m., at Woodmere
Park Community Center,
Room 2-B, 3951 Wood-
mere Park Blvd. This intro-
duction to meditation from
the Kadampa Buddhist tra-
dition includes two guided
meditations and a short


talk. All are welcome.
Donation: $10. Call 373-
1600 or visit meditationin
florida.org.
Men's events
The Red Letter Society, a
Christian men's group
from more than 12 area
churches with a mission
to improve the fabric
of the city of Venice,
meets from 7 to 8 a.m.
Thursday and Friday at
Panera Bread in Jaca-
randa Shopping Center
at the corner of U.S. 41
and Jacaranda Blvd. For
more information, call
223-1771 or 716-1760.
Conferences
* The Diocese of Venice
hosts its 2008 Bilingual
Catholic Charismatic Con-
ference, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1,
at St. Charles Borromeo
Catholic Church, 215
Augusta Ave., Port Char-
lotte, for individual and


community spiritual re-
newal. Fee: $15. For
details, download a flyer
and registration form at
www.dioceseofvenice.org
or call 863-699-9395
(English) or 941-323-
2687 (Spanish).
* A congregational sys-
tems conference entitled
"Congregational Lead-
ership in Anxious Times"
- which includes a two-
session workshop based
on Bowen Family Systems
Theory from 6:30 to
9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17,
and from 8:30 a.m. to
3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 at
Unitarian Universalist
Congregation of Venice,
1971 Pinebrook Road. For
board of trustees, minis-
ters, directors of religious
education and other con-
gregational leaders. Fee:
$40 per person, $35 before
Oct. 1. For details, visit
www.uucov.org or call
485-2105.


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Out and about


PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHURCH OFTHE NAZARENE
Venice Church of the Nazarene Pastor Ryan Gage gives the preschool children their first piano
lesson.


CONTACT US
(941) 207-1000
rbroyles @venicegondolier.com


My vacation


PHOTO COURTESY OF JEAN MARIE BURTON
Tampa Bay Rays fan Jean Marie Burton stands before ticket gate at Camden Yards Baseball
Stadium after buying tickets for Rays game, Sept. 24.

My grandchildren


Venice Church of the Nazarene preschool children take part in an exercise class w
Michelle.


with Mrs.


PHOTO COURTESY OF DAWN HAMMAN


Little Dominic is not old enough to eat ice cream, but that doesn't stop him from casting a
longing glance at sister Klaudia's treat. They are the children of Robin and Agnieszka Hamman
of St. Albans, England, and grandchildren of John and Dawn Hamman of Venice.

My club


PHOTO COURTESY OF DAWN HAMMAN
Children of prisoners attend a special camp at Dayspring
Conference Center in Ellenton. Venice quilters recently pre-
sented handmade quilts to be given to the children. Pictured,
from left, Barbara Plough; Charles Wallace, director of the
center; the Rev. Dabney Smith, bishop of the Episcopal
Diocese; Gail Frank and Mary Johnson.


PHOTO COURTESY OF BEA GRANT
The Red Hat Rosebud Hues met for lunch at the Marker 4
restaurant recently. The guest speaker was Queen Mother
Donna McElroy.


Despite Hurricane Ike, seven area women braved rough water
to complete the Venice Women's Sailing Squadron's Learn to
Sail class Sept. 8-12 at Venice Yacht Club Pram Shed and in
Roberts Bay. They are, from left back row, Nancy Christensen,
Nancy Bennett, Marcia Hawryschuck and Kathy James. In the
front row are Elin Larsen, Anna Soodak and Miriam Stavely.


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PHOTO COURTESY OF DOROTHY DOUGLAS
Phi Beta Psi Sorority presented this $60,200 check to
Jonathan Lancaster, M.D., Ph.D., of the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer
Center and Research Institute in Tampa, to help in his
research of personalized treatment for advanced ovarian can-
cer. Pictured from left are Sandy Maxwell, assistant to the
national editor; Joyce Watson, national editor; Lancaster;
Sarah Thompson, province organizer; Dorothy Douglas, state
president.


COURTESY PHOTO
Beta Chi Chapter of Venice members from left, Marlene
Heidemann; Dottie Dillion; Joyce Watson, national editor; Jan
Matson; Katie Stiegelmeir, chapter president; Aurelia
McAllister; Maggie Persing, delegate; Nancy Testa, delegate;
and Sandy Maxwell. The group is a part of Phi Beta Psi
Sorority, a nonacademic organization with cancer research as
its national project. During the annual convention in
Louisville, Ky., July 14-16, the sorority voted $361,200 in
grants to six research doctors.


Editor's note
Share your hobby, vacation, grandchildren and club photos with us. Send a .JPG no larger than 8 by 10 inches
and no less than 4 by 6 inches to rbroyles@venicegondolier.com or mail photos to Venice Gondolier Sun, Attn:
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6 inches will not be used for publication.


PHOTO COURTESY OF LEMON BAY CHORD COMPANY
Englewood's men's barbershop chorus, the Lemon Bay Chord
Company, welcomed Chris Owens as its new director in
August. Owens sings with the Academy and holds dual mem-
bership with the Sarasota Chorus of the Keys. The barber-
shoppers will hold a guest night to welcome Owens Thursday,
Oct. 16, at 6:30 p.m., at Christ Lutheran Church, 701 N. Indiana
Ave. (State Road 776), Englewood. The public is welcome to
attend. For information, contact Jac at 493-6417 or Bill at 697-
1620.







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SEPT. 19,2008


Villa offered within new Centex 55-and-older community


SUN PHOTOS BY KIM COOL
Entries to the villa homes within Cypress Falls are set back within a covered portico area


BY KIM COOL
FEATURES EDITOR

Just listed with Realtor
Sandy Morris is a
newer villa home
within Cypress Falls at
The Woodlands in North
Port.
The Woodlands is like a
village unto itself, with
two communities on
2,200 acres. Developer
Centex Homes plans to
build a total of 2,596
homes within the next
five to seven years and
has plans for an elemen-
tary, middle and high
school within the com-
munity. Cypress Falls is
geared to those older than
55, and filled with ameni-
ties sought after by mem-
bers of that age group.
Next to the spacious


clubhouse there is a
beach-edged pool as well
as a swim-against the cur-
rent pool, four bocce
courts, private planting
beds for the use of resi-
dents who enjoy garden-
ing and spacious sundeck.
Residents also have the
use of a theater, fitness
center, billiards room,
Internet cafe with Wifi
and more.
The two-bedroom,
two-bath villa is in a
maintenance-free com-
munity with mature pro-
fessional landscaping,
outdoor lights, city water,
availability of cable TV
and more. The villa has a
two-car attached garage.
Inside, there are crown
moldings and other archi-
tectural details.
The kitchen and bath-


rooms have Corian coun-
ters and raised panel cabi-
nets.
The master bedroom is
13 feet by 14 feet. Its mas-
ter bath has a walk-in
shower and twin vanity
sinks. The second bed-
room measures 12 feet by
13 feet, and there is a
bonus room that could be
used as a home office or
media room. Designed in
the manner of great-room
homes, the villa has 1,427
square feet of air-condi-
tioned space, including
the 15-foot by 28-foot
great room.
Morris has listed the
villa at $182,500. The
Woodlands is off Toledo
Blade Boulevard, west of
Interstate 75. The villa can
be seen by appointment.
Call her at (941) 661-9661.


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The Cypress Falls clubhouse offers access to a swim-against-the-current pool and other
pools, plus a sundeck and interior meeting and recreational space for residents.


The kitchen of this Cypress Falls villa features stainless appliances and is open to the adja-
cent great room and dining area.







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090 Mobile Homes
100 Interval Owner-
ship
1115 Out Of Area Home
1120 Wanted To Buy
Rent
210 Homes
240 Condos/Villas
280 Townhouses
300 Duplexes
320 Apartments
330 Hotel/Motel
340 Mobie Homes
345 Misc. Rentals
350 Efficiencies
360 Rooms
370 Rentals To Share
390 Vacation
420 Wanted To Rent
Lots
1500 Lots & Acreage
1515 Waterfront
1520 Out Of Area Lots
1530 Commercial Lots
1540 Trade/Exchange
Business
1600 Business For Sale
1610 Business Rentals
1615 Income Property
1620
Commercial/Indus
trial Property
1640 Warehouse
Storage
1650 Farm/Ranches

1010 OPEN HOUSE

09/19/08

Fri., Sat. Sun. 1-3, Wft. Liq-
uidations. 95 N. Marion Ct.
#226, $365K. Lic. Owner
508-667-5695
plymouthoceanfront.com

Luxury Living 1 left on
Golf Course/Water
PooVSpa, Granite, won't
last 3BR + Den/3 car-
garage Call Marni ASAP @
941.518.2354


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IN THE
SHOWCASE
OF HOMES
CALL JILL,
941-206-1200
jilld@sun-herald.com


1015 R.E. AUCTION

Real Estate Auction
3422 EVERETT TERR,
NORTH PORT
3BR 2BA 1,593sf+\-.
NOMINAL OPENING BID:
$10,000
13398 COMMON-
WEALTH AVE, PORT
CHARLOTTE
land only.
NOMINAL OPENING BID:
$1,000
Sells: 1:00pm Thu. Sep.
25 at 3422 EVERETT
TERR, NORTH PORT
Open Sat or Sun before
sale day,
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800-801-8003.
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1019 CAPE HAZE/
ROTONDA

Duplex 2 bdr ea. Side.
Nice wooded lot on canal.
Gulf RIty. Linda McCraney
941-468-2076 $255k

1020 HOUSES FOR
SALE

2BR/2BA/1CG
1350 sq.ft., upgrades.
Pick your lot and your col-
ors! Complete turnkey
price reduced to $106,
900. (941)-286-0337
FloridaFortressHomes@yahoo.com
APPROVED SHORT
SALE!! NEVER LIVED IN
LUXURY GOLF COURSE
COMMUNITY
Pool/spa, 3BR + Den 3CG
Great room plan on the
water!! Approved @ 33%
BELOW list -NOW $359
,000 Call Joy @ 941-209-
9359
Bank Foreclosures
budtraynerrealty.com
Bud Trayner Realty
941-766-7278


1020 HOUSES FOR
SALE





NORTH PORT
3/2 Biscayne $85,000
3/2 Longbow $100,700
2/2 Margarita $45,600
2/1 Pontiac $52,200
2/1 Biscayne $42,500
2/1.5 Chicopa St. $36,000
PORT CHARLOTTE
3/2 Cottonwood $132,000
1/1 Mallory $28,900
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or take all $360K. Also
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1022 ENGLEWOOD
FOR SALE

103 Mark Twain Ln.
3/2/2 Fam Rm & Huge
lanai $188k
8 Par View Rd. 3/2/2
Pool home in Long Mead-
ow $219K
48 Bunker Circle
Huge 3/2/2 pool home on
Golf Course $244k
Terry Long
941-830-2347
RE/MAX Bayside


1022 ENGLEWOOD
FOR SALE

711 Boundary Blvd.
Huge 4/2/2 w/ pool Over-
sized lot $289k
248 Medalist Rd. Brand
New 3/2/2 Pool Home abuts
the Golf Course $319k
207 Rotonda Blvd.
Newer Huge 5 Bedroom
Pool Home $330k Terry
Long
941-830-2347
RE/MAX Bayside.
Five acre farm with 3/2/2
Plus in-law home & barn.
Gulf RIty. Linda McCraney
941468-2076 $599,000
New Homes from
$99,900
-0- $ Down Possible.
Coastal Living Realty
941-685-3930
wwww.newenglewood
homes.com
Newly remodeled 3/2/2
Most everything new
$115K. (941)-473-8079
Owner Fin. w/ 10% down.
9423 Acco., 2/2 Villa,
$89,900.
7192 Holsum, 3/2,
$99,900.
109 Mariner, 3/2, Pool,
$159,900.
941-587-8572
POOL HOMES STARTING
AT $100K Englewood & Pt.
Charlotte. Tall Pines Realty
941-698-4111
WATERFRONT HOMES
5066 Ackley Terrace -
Right on the Myakka River
Gulf Access Wonderful
River Views. 2 Lots with
Protected Side Canal for
Boat Docking $495,000
FREE HOME with the pur-
chase of this Oversized
waterfront lot with no
bridges to the Gulf of Mex-
ico. 1985 Georgia Ave
Grove City Shores $345k
135 Wilhelm Drive -
Walk to Englewood beach.
Totally updated! Metal
Roof! South Manasota Key
$329,900.
Terry Long
941-830-2347
RE/MAX Bayside.


1025 PT CHARLOTTE
FOR SALE
FSBO single family one
story home @ 3538 Pine-
tree St. 3BR, 2BA,
attached garage,
$280,000.315-685-1248
Heritage Oak Park,
A Villa, 2/2/2 + Den. SS
AppI. & More Upgrades!
$168,000 239-560-1863
Heritage Oak Park, Car-
riage House 3/2/2, appl.
enc. lanai & porch.$289K
Frank 941- 629-2099
Owner Fin, w. 10% Down
21320 Brinson, 2/2
Condo....... $64,900.
21351 Quesada, 3/2/2,
Pool......... $139,900.
27534 Tierra del Fuego,
3/2/2, Pool, Deep Creek
$144,900 941-587-8572
PC, 3bd/lba $51,000.
4bd/2ba $84,000.
Both move in condition!
(941)-457-7077
PRICED TO SELL!
POOL HOMES STARTING
AT $100K Englewood & Pt.
Charlotte. Tall Pines Realty
941-698-4111

TO ADVERTISE
IN THE
SHOWCASE
OF HOMES
CALL JILL,
941-206-1200
jilld@sun-herald.com

1026 PUNTA GORDA
FOR SALE
Wash. Loop/ 20 acres,
4/3/2, pool, barn, horses
OK. Make offer! $399K
(941)-639-1797

SOUTH VENICE
FOR SALE
S VENICE, featuring 27x37
fam rm w/gourmet sum-
mer kitchen, pagoda &
BBQ. 3/2, $199,900
(941)-223-4556

1028 VENICE FOR
SALE


1024 NORTH PORT 2/2/1 Island, w/Family rm,
walk to beach, New win-
dows, 70x140 lot $350k
4/2/2 Canal Front, Built Investment RItv 492-5050


'01, Near Toledo Blade.
$175,000. Make offer
Investment RIty 492-5050

1025 PT CHARLOTTE
FOR SALE

3/2/2 w/pool & extra
2400 sf. garage (40x60)
on 3 lots. Make offer!
(941)-286-4599
BANK
FORECLOSURE
$99,900 or rent to own
3/2/1 Beauty
21208 Bassett Ave.
Owner (941)-228-7781


4BR/2BA, Great Location.
great shape, ready to move
in. REDUCED! $135K. obo.
941-809-8911
PineBrook South
3BR/2BA Lanai,
fenced yard. $179K
(239)-334-8119.

1030 WATERFRONT
HOMES
Direct access No bridges
Minutes to Stump Pass.
Gulf RIty, Linda McCraney
941-468-2076 $250,000


1030 WATERFRONT
HOMES

On Alligator Creek w/dock.
Ferry to beach, 2 or 3BR,
w/Tropical fam rm, billiard
rm, DR, 3CG, 80x275 lot,
2400 SF At $495K, what
are you waiting for?
Investment RIty 492-5050
View of intercoastal w/
Direct access 2/2. Gulf
RIty. Linda McCraney
941-468-2076 $379,000

1040 CONDOS/VILLAS
FOR SALE

Bird Bay Golf Course Villa,
2/2, Ldry rm, Cport, 8x25
Porch, Cath Ceilings, $199k
Investment RIty 492-5050

Birdbayrealty.comn
In Bird Bay Village
Golf, Tennis, Pools,
Clubhouse
PRICES DOWN TO
2/2 Waterfnt Condo $205,500
2/2 Waterview $169,000
1/1 Gardenview $94,900
2/2 Gold Course $180,000
1/1 Lakeside/Elevator $143K
3/2 Lakeside/1lst Class $154K
2/2 Corner Golfcourse $165K
3/2 Corner, grnd fir $165,000
2/2Villa $189,900
1/1 2nd fir, tile fir $119,000
2/2 Lakeside $199,999
1/1 Corner, Price!!! $85,000
Call For Full Inventory
730 US-41 By-Pass N.,
Venice, FL 34285
(941)485-4804 or
1-800-464-8497

Chestnut Creek Villa.
844 Bayport Cr 2/2/1
55+ Low fees. A++ Cond
FSBO Price Reduced!!
$169,500 941-964-0410

NEW VILLAS!
Developer Says...
Make Me An Offer!
Last 2 Units-
2 Bedrooms + Den,
2 Bath-Beautiful!
Close-Out Price-
$179,900.
+ Incentives
Visit Our Model at
325 Monaco, P.G.
Open Thurs.-Sun.
12-4 (or by appt.)
FLORIDA
HERITAGE REALTY INC.
941-637-0132

ON THE ISLAND
Costa Brava 2/2 Ground
Floor w/long term Senior
tenant in place. $235K
(941)-358-8787

PC 2BR/2BA, new AC, new
hot water tank, all tile
floors, newer appl., fur-
nished. Amenities. Make
offer. 440-205-0564

1090 MOBILE HOMES
FOR SALE


1090 MOBILE HOMES
FOR SALE

ATTRACTIVE DW 2/2/cp in
TOP Venice Park. NEW AC
& Refridg. 2 sheds, Lovely
encl. lanai, HW floors,
beautiful land scaping,
Photos avail.
$19,500.(941)-350-9896
Must Sell by 10/15/08
6 Wind Zone 3 Homes,
$39,900. ea. 4 w/ Car-
port & Sheds include. All
to be Moved from Punta
Gorda (877)-507-1122
Ask for Charlie
Nice 2/1/CP, screen
room, shed, 40+ commu-
nity in PG. Starting
$10,000, 941-626-7829
NOKOMIS, Palm & Pines
MHP 55+, 1&2BR Starting
at S1500. All refurbished.
Move in now.
(941)486-3637
NORTH PORT, La Casa,
2/2 Doublewide, 1150 SF,
access to Gulf. 55+.
$59,900. 954415-5579

PG- TROPIC ISLE
New 2/2/CP
w/ 12x28 Fla. Rm.
Includes Shed.
$68,000.
941-637-1122
Polynesian Village
MHP.1495 Alamander
Ave, EngI Resident
owned, walk to Manasota
Beach, dbl wide resales
941-474-3636.
VENICE ISLE REAL
ESTATE SALES, INC. 55+
Resident Owned Comm.
Lic. R.E. Broker. 941-485-
7743 Many homes to
choose from.
VENICE RANCH
12x56 2/1 Asking $3500
Furnished.
24x48 2/2 Asking $15K
Furnished.
55+ Comm. NO PETS. Oth-
ers to choose. www.venicer-
anch.com
Dick or Steve 941488-5672

1120 WANTED TO BUY

INVESTOR WANTS
100 200 CONDO'S
Gulfcoast Realty Int'l
(941)-766-7091

1205 LEASE OPTION

100% Rent
applied to purchase
BY-OWNER!
ROTONDA 2/1.5
$750
(941)-662-0961 or
941-662-0049

1207 FOR RENT

Englewwod 4br/2ba
941-697-7707


1210 HOMES FOR
RENT

$1200 per month!
N.P. very nice pool
homes Lawn & pool
service included!
Cornerstone R.E.
941-628-8570
$575! Updated
2 bedroom home.
Central Port Charlotte
area. Call 941-650-4720
$825/mo 3/2/2 East
Englewood
$900. Golf course
views Cape Haze condos.
Many others available
Remax Anchor Realty
Call Cathy Allford
941-830-2111
Floridahomeshere.com
$700 per month.P.C.
very nice 3 bedroom
home Cornerstone R.E.
941-628-8570
$900/mo. NICE 3/2/1
+ Den PC, All Tile, New
Kitchen & Bath, Nice Area.
1st. & Sec. Pets Ok. (941)-
743-2040
*2/2 waterview like new
condo. Island of Venice
$875/mo
941-488-8143


Professional Reliable Insd
941-320-0023
CleanTime-Servicescom
2/2/1 Venice Island Walk to
beach $950
3/2/2 North Port Split $850
Near Toledo Blade School
Investment Realty 492-5050
2/2/1 w/dock @ PGI.
Nice water view & area. 1
month free. $850. 561-
685-4938
22289 Tennyson Ave.,
PC very large 3/2.5/2.5,
beautiful pool. Nice neigh-
borhood off Peachland.
Hurricane shutters, fam
rm, liv rm, formal dining &
dinette. $1300 incl.
pool/lawn 941-457-0402
27-Homes, 11-Condos
Starting @ $465./mo
All Florida GMAC
Real Estate
941-629-1121
www.allfloridarealty.com
3/2/2 IN NORTH PORT
Carpet & Tile. New home.
$700/mo. + $500 security.
941-628-2606.
3000 SF Under Air, brand
new, 3BR/2.5BA/2CG, Ig.
kit. Burnt Store Lakes.
$1300 mo. Lawn & pest
incl. 1st, last & sec. 941-
815-4013


351 W. Venice Ave.,
Venice, FL 34285

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CIRCLEWOOD
1' 1' F l-iai .: pri.:c- I:or Iiri-.
l:.e IV ulrni.l-, J .. m ia i .:caieJ
under n-mi, I lanasra .:.la
Bea.:-,. Comn'ririirv oll.-ers
2 pools, clubhouse, sauna
& fitness room.
$99,900
MARY ELLEN DETER
DIRECT: 809-7305


853 MORGAN TOWNE WAY
Chi,-ini. Creek 4 3 Pool ,:,,:,
l,:n e 3010 ,sq II ile r:,:Il
,:lr'l ..a: alarm i. zone A C
ea-irn ki:lchen valk-in paniry
& 15x25 lanai with wet bar.
$349,850
MARY ELLEN DEITER
DIRECT: 809-7305


3/2/2 Incredible price for this
split plan home with a beautiful
park-like setting on a corner lot
in nice quiet neighborhood
close to Jacaranda Library!
Central utilities. $169,900


3/2/2 POOL HOME
on corner lot with lots of
up-grades and just 2 miles to
Manasota Beach. Large open
eat-in kitchen, all new windows
and flooring, large enclosed
lanai. $257,500


KEN SULA MARY ELLEN DEITER
DIRECT: 544-3197 DIRECT: 809-7305


94


3/2/2 Great room home
on the golf course with
updated kitchen &
oversized garage.
Move-in condition!
$318,875
CLIFF STILES
DIRECT: 468-3606


1-485-9147










WATERFORD
3/3/2-Custom split plan pool
home with stunning lake views
in gated olfing community
Beautifully maintained with
many extras for easy living & |
entertaining. Immediate
possession. $469,900
CLIFF STILES
DIRECT: 468-3606


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1210 HOMES FOR
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A beautiful 2 bedroom +
den, 2 bath, 55+ golf com-
munity, htd. pool, ameni-
ties, also 1 bedroom, 1
bath, furn/unfurn, lease
option. Seasonal. EZ
terms. (941)-979-9782
Adorable & affordable
1BR house, $525 mo.
$350 sec. 4943 Grobe
St. North Port
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Beautiful 3/2/2 Home on
water near school and
shopping, $1000/mo +
security (813) 244-8384
Brand new 1935 SF under
air, 3/2/2 w/pool, lawn &
pest incl. $1350 mo. 1st,
last & sec. Burnt Store
Lakes. 941-8154013
Brand New luxury homes
in B.S. Village. Starting @
$1,505 mo. w/lyr. lease.
Sale poss. 941-623-2920
DEEP CREEK New 4/2/2,
Washer & Dryer, screen
lanai, liv. & din. rm $1050
mo 321-213-0168
DEEP CREEK, 3/2/2, pool,
caged lanai, fenced, fans,
tile, like new, $1195/mo.
lst/last/sec 941-323-2229
Deep Creek, beautiful 2004
3/2/2, N/S, N/P. 1st. last &
sec. Lawn Serv incl $1000
mo (941)740-1417
Deep Creek,3/2.5/2
canal,2 master Suites,
Heated pool, 2153 sqft
under air! $1350 month
includes pool care! Call
Bryan French Century 21
Almar 941-661-1183
Engl Immaculate 3/2/2
Pool, 1800 sf, New Paint,
vaulted ceilings split plan.
$1195mo 214-0766
$600 Down, 3/2,
Myakka School District,
Many community amenities.
PIs Call (941) 473-1177 or
941-7164883
EngI, Clean 2/2, Near
Beaches, Boca & Boat-
ing. NS/ Pet ok. $700
(941)-350-1288
EngI, New 2 & 3BR
Condos w/Tennis, Pool,
Fitness, Pet ok, From
$825/mo inclds water
& cable
(941)-350-1288
ENGL. E., NEW 3BR
2BA/2CG, 1ST & SEC,
N/P N/S. $850/MO.
ANNUAL (941)-426-2992

ENGL/ROTONDA
nice ho ses all
two w pools
13346 Corte St
6195 Grndeur St
271 Wlk M-1s, Ln
Starting at $950.
Ron 941-223-4781
Engl/Rotonda 3/2/2
67 Marker Rd. Nice
area. $875 Tarpon R.E.
941-662-0467
3Br/2Ba Executive
Pool home & 2br/2ba
Condo in Rotonda.
Furnished $995/mo -
$1400 Incls all utili-
ties. Avail Now Jan.
941-268-5275
www.LKVillas.com
ENGLEWOOD, Cedar St.,
2br/2ba Cottage, porches
Gr. location $750 mo. +1
mo Sec. 9414836323
Engl Cozy 3br/2ba/lcg on
Deep Water Canal w/Dock
$900/mo. lst/L/Sec.
(941)-346-1418
Englewood-Sunnybrook,
3/2/2 $825, Mariner Ln
3/2/2 $900 Clean, Nice,
Security/References,
(941)-276-7831
ENGLEWOOD/GROVE
CITY, 2/2/1 Home
w/ covered boat dock
& lift w/ Gulf access.
$1,100. mo. Call
239-207-0063 for details


1210 HOMES FOR
RENT

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freshly painted $775
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HOMES IN GATED
COMMUNITY
15 Homes!
Furn./Unfurnished
Annual or Seasonal
(941)-629-3337 or
(313)-600-5238
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N ENGLEWOOD, Lg Coun-
try Home w/attached
2br/1.5ba. Includes util.
$800. (941)-473-7320
N Port 2BR/1BA,
$650; 2-3BR/1 $650 3
poss 4/1.5 $750 lst &
sec 941-423-8029
N. PORT 6448 Safford
Terr 2/2, dock/davit gulf
access pets cons
$850/mo 941-685-4337
N. Port Adorable doll
house 3/2/2 Scrnd
lanai, Grt Area. $850
426-1849, 321-7140
N.P 3/2/2 w/ Cath ceil-
ings. $875/mo Must have
Refs & verifiable income.
Keith at (941)-313-1375
N.P. New 4/3/3, all appl.
w/d, furn/unfurn. min
from Murdock Cir. Pets
okay (941)876-3541
N.P. Rent or Lease to
Own No Bank Qual.
Low $ down. $1,000-
$1,250/mo, 1-yr lease.
New in '06. 1942sf,
4br/2ba/2cg, applia.
Scrnd lanai. Rudy
(231)-590-3729
N.PORT, exec. home for
lease, new, 4/3/2.5 Beau-
tiful 3000 SF,
3151 Alesio. $1550/mo.
Annual. (941)492-4342
N.PORT, For Lease new
3/2/2, beaut., 2300 SF,
huge scr'd rear deck. 2651
W. Price Blvd. $1250/mo.
Ann. 941)4924342


1210 HOMES FOR
RENT

NEED A RENTAL
Paradise Properties
& Rentals, Inc.
941-625-RENT
NORTH PORT, 2/1/CP,
Lanai, Fenced. $650. mo.
+ Sec. Avail 10/1. 218-
969-8684
Nokomis, Waterfront, 2/2
NewTile/Carpet, Dock,
Shed, Close to Beach,
$800/mo. (941)-349-6338
North Port LARGE
3/2/2, 1800+S
F Immaculate! $950/mo
(941)457-0727
North Port lbd/lba on 3
acres $590 + elec (aprox
$110mo) 1st & last (941)-
423-0002



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North Port
3/2 Affinity $850/A
3/2 LaCoco $900/A
3/2 furn Snowflake $1100/A
3/2 Trapper $950/A
Englewood
COMM Fray St $800/A
3/2 Pine $1100/A
2/2 McFadden $800/A
2/2 Pool Dearborn $900/A
1/1 Pennsylvania $500/A
Rotonda
2/2 Natures Trail $800/A
2/1 Boundary $595/A
Port Charlotte:
3/2 PresidentsPool $1000/A
3/2 Sailboatwater $1100/A
3/1 Lucerne $600/A
2/2 Ware $650/A
Seasonal
2/2 Dbl wide $1600/S
1/1 Harbor Village
$1200/S
3/2 Medalist, pool $2800/S
Cathy Ledford, Mgr.
(Need Help?)
941-681-1189
941-475-7011
website: www.icre.us

North Port 3/2/2,
$900.mo., no pets, 1st,
last, sec. 941-716-3161
North Port 4/2 $900
Huge Beauty
HUD APPROVED
(941)-228-7781
North Port Duplex 5790
Gallatin Lane, 2BR/1BA,
CHA, city water. $525
mo +util. Sec. dep. req'd.
Pets negotiable. Avail.
now. 860-604-1125
North Port New Home
Rental 3BR/2BA/2CG,
unfurn, all appliances,
Avail. Now $900/mo
(941)-957-0008
NORTH PORT, 3/2/1 on
Canal. Fenced Yard. Pet
OK. Storage Shed. $875.
mo. (408)-391-0579
North Port, 3/2/2, Fur-
nished, $850. 941-380-
4857
North Port, Spacious
3/2/2 w/soaring ceilings,
living & dining, built 2005,
$895. (941)-391-2665
North Port. 3/2/1 Nice
clean home with screen
lanai and large yard.
Ist/last/sec $850 month
941-228-6637
NP 2/2/1 NEAR
WALMART, Compl Renov,
tile,hdwood floors,patio,
$750/mo 941426-7240
NP 3/2/2 3450 Price $849
3/2/2 4473 Chambrl $995
4/3/2 1122 Hartsdl $1195
htd pool, 2410sf 480-1266
NP 3/2/2 w/HUGE Pool
$950 Sm Pet OK 1750'
UA inc 400' Gameroom
in Garage. Coldwell
Banker Sunstar/Morris
Lorraine 941-627-8121
NP 3br 1.5ba2 sheds Lrg
Lanai, fenced back yrd,
City water $750 + $500
sec. (941)-321-8187
Off Venice Ave, 3/2/2 City
Water. Nice Home. $900
mo 1st/last $500 Sec.
(941)468-2220
P.C. 2/2/CP, windowed
lanai, living, dining area,
new kitchen, $800 (941)-
629-8203 or 661-5287
P.C. 3/1/1, eat-in kit.,
w/scrn. lanai, cath. ceil.,
a/c, quiet street. N/P.
Landmark 866-213-2033
P.C. 3/2/2, SW Canal all
apple. w/d hook-up $900
mo. 1st. + sec. Available
now. (941) 456-3907
P.G. 3/2 handicap access.
w/d, large yard, quiet area,
$775, incl H20 & trash.
(239)-253-2340
PC 2/2 or 3/2, tile, lanai,
apple. w/d $675-$995 mo.
1st + sec. Ann. Sm. pet ok
(941)-626-1514


1210 HOMES FOR
RENT

PC 18227 Ackerman Ave.
4BR 2BA, 2 car gar.,
$1,000 mo. + $1,000
deposit. (941)-627-4925.
PC 2/1.5/1, Near 41 in
Quiet Area. Updated
Kitchen. New Bath, CA.
$600. mo 941-661-6511
PC 2/2, laundry, pool, ten-
nis, H20 & appl. incl.
$675+, 1st. & 2nd. fl. Sm
pet ok. 941-624-5967
PC 2/2/1 clean, spa-
cious, freshwater canal.
NS/NP, 1st, last & sec.
$750 mo. 764-0654.
PC 2/2/2 & FR,
CUSTOM BLT &
VERY CLEAN IN IDEAL
LOCATION $750 +
SEC. 941-743-8339
PC 2/2/2 1st, Last + Sec
$800.00 Mo Call 941-627-
8032
PC 3/2/2, 1750 a/c, Ig.
family room. $795 N/S.,
ref's 941-769-4077 or
941-740-6431
PC sailboat 3/2/2, new kit.
& baths, Ir. FR, DR, remod-
eled, patio, fenced yard,
avail, imed. $990/ 1050.
941- 626-2344.


PC, 2/2/2 split fir., plan,
nice area, Irg., lanai, stor-
age shed, mature trees,
small pet okay. Annual
$750/mo. 941-740-1169
PC-3BR/2BA
$750/mo, pets OK
21880 Felton Ave
626-6600
PC-Gulf Cove
4BR/2Bath, pets ok
3475 Blitman, $850
626-6600
PC-Pets OK
2BR's From $550
3BR's From $695
626-6600
PC-Reduced 2/1/1 WF
$675 2/2/lanai $575,
new roof, all tile, good
loc, (941) 240-1749.
PC: Off Peachland,
3BR/2BA. Lg fam rm
Lg yard, Shed, Pet OK,
$775 (941)-350-1288
PG Historic District 2/1
Pets Ok $700 mo.
PGI 3/2/1 w/dock. Pets
Ok. Call ReMax Anchor
Realty 800-898-7353
PG, 2bd/2ba/lcg,
large screened in lanai,
tile throughout, $725.
(941)-639-2823
PGI waterfront 3/2, pool,
large garage, beautiful, 5
min. to Harbor. $1,300
mo. (941) 626-0280

C Port Charlotte
22072 Beverly, 3/1
$550
Pets Welcome
(941) 628-4494I
PUNTA GORDA, 2/1/1 on
2 Fenced Lots! Nice
Peaceful Area. $700. mo.
+ Sec. (941)-624-0355
Punta Gorda Villa in BSI
Furnished 2/2/2 with den
& living room, 1596 sq.ft.
RentAHome Srvs 637-6797
Punta Gorda 2br/2ba,
$800/mo. Fenced Yd,
Call (941)-457-0555
PUNTA GORDA downtown
2/2, facing Gilchrist Park.
$775 mo.
(941)-626-0280
Punta Gorda Isles 3/2/2,
pool, fenced, Pets OK.
Newer Towles home.
$1400mo.941-769-7766
Punta Gorda, Burnt Store
Meadows 3/2/2, pool,
shutters, $1,200 mo. Pet
okay. (941)-769-7766
Punta Gorda, huge beauti-
ful 2,700 sf. 3/2.5/2,
huge loft & kit. Avail, now.
Lease option 75% rent
credit towards purchase
price. (954)-931-1359
Punta Gorda-$550/mo
2/1, duplex
404-A Somerset
626-6600
Punta Gorda. Burnt Store
Meadows. Like new 5/4/2
pool Includes in-law apart-
ment. $1850. Dave Hofer
agent-owner www.harbor-
paradise.corn
941-575-3777
S VENICE, 3/2/1, file firs,
stone fireplace, Ig country
kitchen, quiet area. (941)
485-7135 or 492-7515


1210 HOMES FOR
RENT

S. Venice 2/2/1, updated
lanai, hot tub, ann. lease,
$835 +. Employment ref's
req'd 941-330-5093
S. Venice 3/2 Family
Room, Fenced yard.
$1000 941- 497-1993
S. VENICE Waterfront on
Myaka, 2/2/CP, Furnished
w/ Boat lift $775/ mo 1st &
last 941-809-7072

TO ADVERTISE
IN THE
SHOWCASE
OF HOMES
CALL JILL,
941-206-1200
jilld@sun-herald.com

Venice 3/2/2 family
rm, scr lanai, fenced
yard. no pets. $875
/mo inclds cable.
Ist/L/S 941-493-4570
VENICE 3BR Home
torazzo floors fenced
bkyard Near shops 1st
& last $800 (941)-485-
7295
Venice Gardens, charming,
remodeled, Ig, 3/2, close to
Garden Elem & Shopping.
$925/mo. (941)-927-7524
VENICE GREAT HOMES
$850-$900
Gulf Coast Rentals & Real
Estate Co. (941)492-
4280
VENICE, 3BR/2BA, fenced
back yard. Pets ok. 608
Country Club Way,
$925/mo. (941-2324725

1240 CONDOSNILLAS
FOR RENT

$99.00 MOVES YOU IN!
First Month FREE with annual
lease. 3/2/1 luxury 1425SF
under air. Small Pets OK.
OPEN DAILY AT
4520 S. Biscayne Dr.
North Port
941-350-2704 or
Toll Free 1-888803-3100
MARK V DEVELOPMENT
13355-C Tamiami Trail, N.P.
1,100 SF BEAUTIFUL
BRAND NEW. 2BR, lanai,
great rm w/huge bay win-
dow, hurricane proof,
appl., all ceramic, walk-in
closets, laund. rm., ceil.
fans, No pets. Annual
$725. (941)-627-9833
1/1 fully furnished, $500
mo + $500 Sec Dep. 1
year lease, near cultural
center, PC 941-624-2118
2/2 Saybrook Center Rd.,
pool, $800/mo.
2/2 Ven Isl, wlk to bch, $800
Investment RIty 492-5050
2BR/2BA, water view,
new condo, Rolls Landing,
PC W/D, lanai, storage.
marina, 24hr sec. 695/mo
incl water/ cable Almar
Rentals MgmtSrvcs 941-
627-1465.







33 UNFURNISHED UNITS
CALL OR VISIT OUR
NEW WEBSITE FOR
COMPLETE LISTING
ALMAR-RENTALS.COM
SHORTTERMFURNISHEDALSO AVAIL
Bimini Bay Club 2/2 Refur-
bished, Newly Furnished, New
Appliances, Ground Floor Cor-
ner Condo. 1st & Security. Ref-
erences, $650 12 Month,941-
276-8084 LM.

BIRD BAY VILLAGE
Beautiful 2nd Fir
condo, 2BR/2BA, over-
looking lake w/fountain,
all util incl. except
elec.$875/mo.
BIRD BAY REALTY
941484-6777 or
1-800464-8497

D.C. 2/2, lanai, cath. ceil.,
tile, wood cab., granite,
w/d inc. Pets ok $675+ up
941-661-4539

DEEP CREEK 2/2
condo, 1 year old
with pool & carport
$795 mo. Pet
allowed.
216-469-2944.

Deep Creek 2/2 lakefront
condo, pool, tennis, club-
house. W & S incl. $650,
No pets. (941)-628-1745
DEEP CREEK CONDO
2B/2B, LANAI, W/D,
POOL,TENNIS. $650.
N/P 941-255-9144


III- Drive Golfcart to Golfcourse, 2/2/1,1,606 sq.ft.$ 119,900
2nd floor, 2 bd/2 bth condo, High Ceilings, lake view. $ 144,900
3/2/2 "Neat & Clean" + Community Clubhouse + Pool $ 227,900
3 bd/2 bth/2 gar, 1,167 sq.ft., Pinebrook South .......... $239,000
2 bd/2 bth, water view condo Island of Venice ......... $ 259,900
4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car on 1 acre with mature trees........ $ 479,900
5 Acres, 6 bed, 4 bath, Caged Pool, Horses allowed $ 599,900
5Acre 3/3/2 with Caged Pool, Possible Sub.Divide. .. $ 699,0001


1240 CONDOSNILLAS
FOR RENT

DEEP CRK on golf course,
pool, fully furn., 2/2+den,
W/D, $775 mo. 1st mo.
FREE. 941-505-7269.
EL JOBEAN on Myakka
River 2/2 All Appliances,
Pool, Pier, Covered Park-
ing, Annual $795 inclds
water, sewer & cable 941-
766-0504
ENGLEWOOD 1ST
MONTH FREE 12 mins
from venice 2br w/ den
2 ba 1300sf, pool $399.
moves you in $799/mo
9414730450
FUN NEIGHBORHOOD
1 BED/2 BED/3 BED
Condos available as low
as $725/mo. All utilities
Paid, Except elect. In
North Venice City Limits.
BIRD BAY REALTY
Venice office 484-6777
or 1-800-464-8497
GATED GOLF COMM
Brand New 3/2/1 Htd
pool, Tennis courts and
more! $900/mo
941-525-3127
Heritage Oak Pk, Lake-
view, 1st fir., 2/2/cp. Sm.
pet OK. N/S. Annual $850.
941-627-1827
Island of Venice, Down-
town Walk to Shops &
restaurants 2/2 N/P N/S
$750 941-650-6405
N. Port Sable Trace CC.
Gated, 2BR/2BA, Den,
lanai, W/D, pool, $795 No
pets. 941-625-8107
Nice 2/2 heated pool
ready to move in Charlotte
Harbor $700
first/last/security deposit.
Call 624-5234.
NORTH PORT 3BR/2BA
upscale condo w/ all appls
& garage. Close to shop-
ping. $950/mo Fred
Shute Realestate & Devel-
opment. (941)-426-1489
NP 2/2 LUXURY CONDO
W/DEN & UPGRADES.
GATED, CLBHSE $800.
AL (941)875-3968
NP Talon Bay Beautiful
3BR/2BA Villa 2CG,
$800/mo + utilities.
Annual Lease. Avail
10/1 (716)-312-0221
P.C. 2/2 condo, water
incl. no pets. $600 1st.,
last + sec.
(941)-380-9212
PG, 2/2, 1276 SF, W/D,
pool, no pets. $700/mo,
1st., last, sec. annual,
(941)-639-8125
PG-Emerald Pt WF, 900
SF furn. 2/1 w/dock, pool
& tennis. $700/mo. ann,
$1500 seas. 239-642-
4915 eve, 239-631-9337
PGI 3/2 Large Condo,
Clipper Cove, cathedral
ceilings, garage. $695/
mo. Call 508-528-3057

PGI WATERFRONT
2504 Magdalina Dr.
Condo. Spacious
2/2, lanai w/water
view. Off of Aqui
Esta. 4 unit com-
plex. $600, First +
security. Small pets
okay. No age limits.
239-939-7674 M-F
9-5, 805-698-9835
after 5:00pm
& weekends

PGI, 3/2/1, upstairs,
gourmet kit., att. gar.
Gated. 2 yrs old. Htd pool
& spa. $1000 mo incl.
most util. (941)-637-6418
Like new 3/2/1,
pool & dock, incl. trash,
water & cable, gated.
no pets, $750 mo.
(941)-320-3098


1240 CONDOSNILLAS
FOR RENT

Port Charlotte ibed bath
Water included Near Shop-
ping, $550 + Sec (941)-
697-5015
PUNTA GORDA-
New Luxury 3/2 Condo.
www.vivante-fl.com for
pics & info. $1700. mo.
(770)-265-6447 or
(678)-296-3574
Ven-Las Palmas, 2/2,
screened Lanai, Pool, Club-
house, Laundry, RV & Boat
storage, Walk to shopping,
Adult Comm, Ann Rental-
$875mo, $500 first month
(941)650-5085
VENICE ISLAND
2/2 spacious, located steps
to white sandy beach, beauti-
ful sunsets. (941)485-7645
Villa Esta II, Deep
Creek 2/2/CP, villa,
pool, golf course. RENT
or SALE
941-627-3500
WATERFRONT PUNTA
GORDA. Furnished 1 2
bdrm. Bring suitcase &
boat. (941) 626-3350

1300 DUPLEXES
FOR RENT

Port Char. 2/1 Completely
remodeled, tile throughout,
large, lanai, $600 mo.
(941)-639-2823
2/2 Plus Den, New 2112
Redmond St. P.C. City
Water $650/mo. (813)
240-8386
Char. Harb. 1/1, near 1-75,
lanai, w/d, CHA, new car-
pet. Sm. pet ok. $575 +
sec. (941) 628-6251
Deep Creek 2/2/1,
Screened lanai. Great loca-
tion! $650. mo. + deposit.
(941)-629-9101
DEEP CREEK New!
2BR/2BA $775/mo. lawn
care incl. (941)-629-3326
or (941)-416-5966
E. ENGL New Beautiful
2/2/1 fam rm/lanai,
$795/mo incl lawn svc.
1st, L Sec,. N/S. Sm pet
ok. (941)-493-4562
E. Englewood. 2ba/2ba.
Annual. Unfurn.
Avail. Now. $675/mo.
(941)-474-5367
EAST ENGLEWOOD 2/1
w/w carpet, W/D hook-up,
lawn care. N/P $500/mo.
941-769-6548 days/941-
639-8829 evenings.
EngI 2/1 Nice area, New
paint & carpets, pet ok,
$560/mo 1st & sec.
941-473-4071
EngI 2/2/1, NEW
FLOORS & PAINT ON
QUIET ST. SM PET.
201-638-5805
EngI, nr beaches, 1/1,
Inclds water, sewer, w/d,
lawncare $550/mo.
Ist/L/Sec. (941)-468-
8771



ENGI: $475/mo 1/1
$575 2/1 $700 2/1/1
Lanai W/D WS, NS
1st & Sec 941-400-1670
ENGLEWOOD
1/1/cp new carpet tile
paint water/sewer inc.
HUD approved $495
WEST COAST PROP. MGT
941473-0718
RentalsFlorida.net
Englewood 2/1, screened
lanai, new paint & tile, no
pets, $625 mo., 1st. +
security. (941)-624-5233
ENGLEWOOD E, 2br,
quiet, clean, lanai. Incl
lawn care. $625. $500
Dep. (941)350-5705
Englewood-lBR/1BA,
close to library & beach,
$400/mo. includes water.
(941)-276-9192


1300 DUPLEXES
FOR RENT

Englewood. 2/1 $595
Rotonda 2/1 cottage
$625 Both incl lawn serv.
(941)-460-9403
FREE RENT! E. Engl 2/1
New Tile & Carpet, sm pet
ok. $550 + $300 sec.
941-234-7077
Historic Punta Gorda,
Ibd/lba, tile throughout,
1 small pet okay,
(941)-575-9195
MURDOCK, 2/1.5, w/w
carpet, screened lanai,
W/D hook-up, fans, lawn
care included, no pets.
$500/mo. Call 941-769-
6548 Days or 941-639-
8829 evenings.
Murdock Area, 2/2/1, Ig.
walk-in closet, pantry,
water incl. $600 941-423-
0486
NOKOMIS, 311 Shore Rd.
Nr bch, Ig. scr. porch
2/1.5 2nd floor $800.
Investment RIty 492-5050
P.C. 2br/1.5ba w/W&D,
scrnd lanai, $625/mo.
+Sec. Pets OK. (941) 426-
3272 or 740-6999
P.G. 2/2 central location,
CHA, W/D hook up, screen
porch & lanai. $650mo.
941-916-1166
PC Harbor Hts. large 1BR
w/ Ig Iving & kitchen
$550/mo $300 deposit
Pets okay 239-229-3716
PG DUPLEX 2/1, CHA, tile
floors, new paint, very
clean. $595 mo. No pets.
No drugs. 941-629-8761.
PG on Peace River, furn.
eff. $525; 1/1 apt. $575
+ sec. No pets. Water &
lawn incl. (941)-505-8291
PUNTA GORDA WATER-
FRONT. Watch the boats
go by Duplex, 1/1, remod-
el, scr. porch, W/D+xtras.
$590 mo. ann. 941- 626-
9652
RENT TO OWN, PGI:
2/2/CP all appliances,
$700/mo, no pets,
F/L/sec, immediate
occup. (239)731-5188

1320 APARTMENTS
FOR RENT

*FIRST MONTH FREE
DOWNTOWN VENICE
Embassy lbr apt.
$599/mo. + $600 Sec.
Walk to beach & churches.
N/P. (941)-244-0700
1BR starting @ $475,
2BR $595. With 12mo
lease, 3rd mo free. No
dep. PG (941)-639-0663
lbr/lba, 3 blocks from
Venice Beach, off Venice
Ave. New appis & W/D.
$695/mo 941-716-1431
1ST MONTH FREE
VENICE 1br $600, 2BR
$675. N/Pets. Sea Jay Apts,
under new mgmt.
941-232-9893
2 BEDROOM APT.
1/2 Block to Nokomis
Beach. $900/mo,
Less with maint.
Assistance. 1st, Last &
sec. 941-488-5672
2/1 VENICE: 2 miles to Beach,
walk to Publix, Shops & bus.
Immaculate, Tile Carpet.
$699/mo. Annual. No pets.
(941)-374-3401
Hampton Point Apts.
currently is offering 2, 3 &
4 bedrooms starting at
$449. Located off Ram-
part Blvd. Call
(941) 979-1002 today
for move-in specials.
CHAR. HARB. 2/2 CHA,
new kitchen, w/d hook up,
N/S. $550. mo. (941)-
505-8530
CHAR. HARBOR 1/1 updat-
ed, incl. water, pool, scr.
lanai, no pets. $550 mo.
941-628-3759.


vsF btae 33whe&6 of J-mida

ewnteam geaity

941-918-8000

Lots Available! Prime location in North Port. Many
oversized and in area of newer homes. Call Today!

1874 S. San Mateo, N. Port
.- Not a foreclosure or short sale! 3/2/2,
beautifully maintained & landscaped,
all appliances, CITY WATER &
convenient location. $135,900. MLS
A386278

North Port Rentals!
2683 Wenona Dr.
GREAT location. 3 bedrooms, 2 .
baths,dining room, living room and
greatroom! Rent this home for
$900/mo. MLS A387993


North Port Pool Home Rental
Built 2004. Good location, great for
family and entertaining. 3/2/2 split
plan w/dining room, living room, &
family room. All appliances. $1,350
per month. Section 8 accepted!

SLonie Buchner, Broker
www.estatebrokers.net


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Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, Real Estate Classified


1320 APARTMENTS
FOR RENT

Char. Hbr. unfurn. studio,
$500 mo. + $100 mo. util.
includes elec., water
cable, NS 941-628-0136.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR 1
mo. FREE, new 1br
unfurn, c/h/a, fans,
No pets S595/mo.
(941)-587-7828
Clean, cozy, safe, PG 1
BR furn., comfy queen
bed, laundry, courtyard
941-815-0711
Eff $150 week, 1 Bedrm
apt $175 wk. Incl util.
Triangle Motel Punta
Gorda 941- 639-8356
ENGL 1BD SCREENED
LANAI, CLOSE TO SHOP-
PING ON BUS LINE $495
YR LEASE 941-276-3760
Englewood P.C. 3 months
FREE. 2/1, just remod-
eled, tile, new paint. Pets
ok. $600 mo. Call (239)-
398-5473
ENGLEWOOD 1ST
MONTH FREE 12 mins
from Venice 2br w/ den
2 ba 1300sf,pool$399.
moes you in $799/mo 941-
4730450
ENGLEWOOD WATERFONT
1/1, Very Clean, Close to
Shopping, N/P $550/mo
941475-5409
ISLAND OF VENICE
Eff, 1 & 2 br, 1-yr lease.
Immned. occup. No pets.
(941)416-5757
MANASOTA Key 1BR on
beach, very quiet area. Big
porch. Small pet ok. $850
mo. IncI Utils 941-661-7120
MANASOTA Key, 2/1 Furn
W/utilities & cable,Long
term $270/wk
941-716-3660
Nokomis 2br/1.5ba, Quiet
Area, No Pets, Ist&Sec.
$700/mo. (941)484-
0443
P.G. Historic, charming 1
bdrm furn. cottage, w/d,
$700 annual & $1250.
seasonal (941)-268-1661
PC, 2/2 $525! Great loca-
tion and free after school
care for 5-12yr. olds!
Unbelievable!
Call (941)-627-3900
PC, 2/2 $525! Great loca-
tion and free after school
care for 5-12yr. olds!
Unbelievable!
Call (941)-627-3900
Port Charlotte 1/1, all
tile $150 wk. all incl.
Pets okay. Available
now. (941)-575-6482
Pt Charlotte 1/1 W/D pool,
$525 Olean near hosp.
Annual, N/S, N/P Call Flip
(941) 505-0482
PUNTA GORDA 1Bd.
/patio. Close, convenient
extras. $365. Furnished?
Call 941-740-4769
Woodmerek
1 Apts of
Venice. Luxury
Community
SUMMER
SAVINGS!

1 bd apts/$688
2/bd apts $782
-941-496-4161

THE ARCADIA HOUSING
AUTHORITY is now taking
applications from low and
very low income individuals
and families for 1-5 bed-
room HUD subsidized
rental units. To apply,
please call 863-494-4343
to arrange an appoint-
ment, or mail an inquiry to
7 Booker T. Washington
Rd. Arcadia, Fl 34266
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TUNITY

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Studio's /$527
Ibd apts/$605
2bd apts/ $647
941-423-6600

VENICE ISLAND 1BR/1BA,
near beach & downtown,
nice grd fir villa style unit,
Sm pets ok $650/mo.
1st/Sec. $300 (941)485-
2578 or (941)468-8228
Venice Island newly
reno, furn/unfurn Near
shops,beach 1/1 $600
incl wtr. (941)-586-8966
VENICE ISLAND Studio
apt, No pets. 2nd floor
$475/mo (941)-484-2206
or (941)-485-5698


VENICE ISLAND, 1 Bed
Apt & Efficiency,
Available now! Nice.
(941)7354020
VFNIC'E ltI A~n I Lrua


1320 APARTMENTS
FOR RENT

Venice Island,Near beach
/dwntwn. 1/1 Ann Scr.
porch, st. level, $540/mo
1st & sec 941-488-2613
VENICE-Spacious 2/1.5,
Unfurn, Close to shopping,
$700mo, 1st Last + Sec
(941)-966-2762 aft 6pm
VILLA SAN CARLOS II
22250 Vick St. PC.
Now Available -1 bedroom
For 62 or Older HUD
Subsidized Rents, income
limits apply. Call for appli-
cation. 941-6244404.



Villa San Carlos
Apartments
Now accepting applications
for housing for the elderly,
62 and older, or needing
features of accessible units,
income limits apply. Limited
availability. Please call 941-
624-2266




1340 MOBILE HOMES
FOR RENT

$200 OFF FIRST MONTH
RENT -1 & 2 BR TRAILERS
$450-$525/mo. + sec. PG
941-740-6000.
Clean 1BR/1BA, W/D
Lg. lot, oak trees,
clubhouse & Boat
ramp. Engl. area
$550/mo annual
941-662-0015
Harbor Isles Lovely DW
fully furn. all amenities Sea-
sona or annual (941)423-
2824
NOKOMIS:
1BR/1BA and 2BR/1BA
(941)-914-2760
Several Available From
$400- $750. Punta
Gorda, Nocatee & Kings
Hwy. Incl. CHA. 1st, Last
& Sec 941-624-0355

1350 EFFICIENCIES
FOR RENT

All 2 Rm Suites, DSL. Trop-
ical Bay Waterfront, Sunny-
brook, $160 wk. & Up.
941-625-3004.
BANANA BAY MOTEL
Extended Stay Program
Furn. from $175 week
incl. utilities, pool & dock
(941)-743-4441
RENT SPECIAL
Apartments
Efficiencies, & Rooms
Starting at $55/week.
(941)-484-2630
CLEAN furn. eff. apts. So.
PG $150-180 per wk, incl
util/cable, no pets. 941-
740-0491.

1360 ROOMS FOR
RENT

Bedroom Bath Cable
Kitchen privdg. NonSmoker
Male pref. 497-5927
BIG MASTER BEDROOM,
VENICE private bath,2
walking closets $550/mo.
utils incl (941)493-5955
Burnt Store Meadows,
3/2.5, quiet area, 2nd.
bdrm. could be office.
Must work, clean hygiene,
N/P, N/D. $600 mo. (941)-
575-6810
ONLY $100/Wk in PC/
Engl. Priv entr, cable, ac.
All until incl.941-681-1161,
276-1025
PC Clean & Quiet, $120
wk. $450/mo incl utils,
furn'd, refs. 941-743-
3070. 941-740-2565
PC Furnished room near
Cultural Ctr & Hospital
Meehan Ave. $115/wk
(941)-769-5003
PC, Bed & private bath,
fully furn. heated pool,
$475 mo. incl. all! (941)-
613-1719
PG, FREE RENT! Furn., all
incl. $125 wk. 2-3 BR apt.
$325 wk. N/P, 941-639-
1089,941-623-7921
Roommate wanted. Large
home w/pool, private bath.
$125 week. (941)-268-
4781
Share pool house w/6-yr
old & male. Gulf Cove, Pt
Charlotte. $85/wk & 20%
electric. (941)-697-5499
Venice East Room w/
house privdg. W/D, TV,
etc. $350/mo Female
pref. (941)-237-8285

1370 RENTALS TO
SHARE


FOR mature woman Hav priv
bdrm bath in exchange for
hsekeeping/errands
941485-2266


VE-IViE VISLAl, Large
2 Bedroom apt., Near P.C. 3/2, Pool, Waterfront,
hospital $750 inc. water Furnished. Cable provided.
& cable, avail, now. $100 wk. + 1/3 Util.
941-587-9997 (941)-613-1741


VENICE ISLAND, Lg 1BR/
Tile Floors, Fans, Spotless,
Walk to Beach, $595Ann.
(941)484-7644


PC- 3/2/2 Furnished
Pool Home. Small pet OK
$435 mo. All utiities incl.
(941)-255-7862


1370 RENTALS TO
SHARE

Roommate ASAP $400
month, smoking ok. 941-
536-7099 for details

1390 VACATION/SEAS
RENTALS

*Venice Island Condo on
Canal. Ideal for couple.
Heated Pool on Gulf.
$2500 203-375-4151
ALMAR RENTALS &
MGT. SERVICES. MANY
FURNISHED UNITS
800-964-3095
Donna@almar-rentals.com
ENGLEWOOD CONDO
2/2, LANAI & POOL,
2009 SEASON
(201)-638-5805
ENGLEWOOD, 2/2/CP,
Lanai. Updated. 1 Block
from Bay & Boat Ramp
$1500. 863-280-0721
ENGLEWOOD/ROTONDA
Great selection available
WEST COAST PROP MGT
4730718 or 8774680667
RentalsFlorida.net
Manasota Key condo
Avail 2009 season 2/2
w/ loft, pool, spa, priv
beach 201-638-5805
Seasonal Senior Rentals
Port Charlotte- 55+, Furn.
apts. by the mo., includes
meals, htd. pool, fitness
ctr.+, pets ok Reserve
now! (941)-629-0043
Venice Winter Rentals
Condos & Homes
2/2 from $1800
Investment RIty 492-5050
VENICE, 2br/2ba HOME,
fully furn, 50+ resort fac.
Wkly, Mo, Yearly. 516-728-
7487 or 516-728-2991

1420 WANTEDTO RENT

Would like to rent 2/2/1
Furn Pool home anywhere
between Venice & Punta
Gorda (540)-797-0625

1500 LOTS & ACREAGE

10 Acres E. Charlotte,
dry, FSBO. $64,900 obo.
Possible owner finance.
941-875-8974

10 Acres, near Babcock
Ranch. Power, pond,
phone, septic well. Moti-
vated seller, make offer!
(941)-639-3356 or (941)
456-8873.
2 Adjoining lots on
Wymore, NW Port
Charlotte $25,900 for
both. 941-815-1990
DeSoto County
5ac Tracts, On paved rd
$95,000, 40 accres,
Brownville $9,500 per ac
LOW DOWN
OWNER FINANCING
www.landcallnow.com
1-941-778-7980/7565

Never Lived in
Log Home
5 Acres North Fort
Myers, 4 BR's, 3 Full
BA's, Den w/ Fireplace &
Wood Laminate Firs. 2
Decks, $289,900.
877-507-1122

1530 COMMERCIAL
LOTS

CG, 10K SF, city water, 1
hinck off Toledo RBlade


1600 BUSINESS
FOR SALE

ITALIAN RESTAURANT
WITH PIZZA
Established 17yrs.
49 seats, Great
Englewood location
REDUCED $160k
Fred Smith Realty, Inc.
(941)-475-5686

Mexican Restaurant. Prime
Location. Serious Inquires
only. Call
941-661-0564

1610 BUSINESS
RENTALS

1250 2500 sf
Commercial/Retail
Former Bistro Sandwich
Shop. Good Location!
Albert 941-628-2883
A 215 sf. upscale prof.
office space. Veterans
blvd. PC, Avail now
941-764-7215
800-1600 sf, OMI,
1 MONTH FREE.
Best in Murdock.
941-624-3055
For Lease
*Center Park offices
2245 & 2500sf $17sf
1 block E of US 41
*Twin Palms Plaza office
-retail 1000sf $16/sf
804 E Venice Ave
*New Office/Warehouse
1-75/Laurel Rd. Exit 195
1634sf $1595 No CAM
Lease/Option available
Century 21 Sorrento Realty
Commercial Division
941-445-4512
Murdock Area
Prof. Plaza-41 Frontage
Approx. 650 sf & 980 sf
All Florida GMAC
Real Estate
941-629-1121




Port Charlotte
Executive Office Suites
Receptionist, all util. &
other support svcs.
Omni Executive Center
A Friendly Place to be!
4055 TAMIAMI TRAIL
Across from Bob
Evans. Call Marj or
Jan 941-627-9755
PAULSON CENTRE
EXECUTIVE OFFICE SUITES
18245 Paulson Drive, PC
80 s.f. to 230 s.f. Offices
Includes all utilities
Virtual Offices available
Call (941)206-2200 for info
6 MTHS FREE RENT.
VENICE AVENUE
RETAIL OR OFFICE USE
750SQFT $750/MO OR
1500SQFT $1500/MO
(941)-497-0775
Venice Offices/Warehous-
es & office-warehouse
combo's, All sizes and
locations aval 485-1119

1620 COMMER./
INDUST. PROP.

2400sf Office/Whse, 3 ph
elect. $1950/mo short
term ok. 1-75/Laurel Rd
1st mth free.
(941)-650-9679
4 commercial units for
sale on Veteran's Blvd.
with existing renters.
941-628-9629
Approx 1000sf, 950 NN,
Central Englewood location,
water & utilities provided.
Call (941-650-5084


41. $90K obo Owner COMM. CONDO for sale,


finan. 941-456-0219

North Port
Professional Bldg.
sites.; Parking, sewer
and water in place,
ready to build.
(941)276-0516


1600 BUSINESS
FOR SALE

Due to illness Beauty/Bar-
ber Shop for sale or
lease. Deep Creek/Harbor
Heights area. (941) 627-
6915

Golf Store For Sale
Profitable Turnkey Busi-
ness, Listed at $299K.
Bill Wyatt (941)-223-2353
Oakmont Capital
Resources


3/2
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2/2/1
3/2/1
2/2
3/2
2/2/2
4/2/2


2000SF, great location.
$140K (owner lic. realtor).
941- 628-8088
Desoto County, for sale or
rent 14,000 +/- s.f. on 5
acres, fenced, zoned I.L.
Rent $3.75 s.f. (863)-494-
2651
ENG, San Casa frontage
1,000 sf. fenced yard,
Off/Show Rm. 12' OH
door. 1st mo. Free, $700
941-204-7352
For Lease Florida St.
PG, Warehouse or Office
w/ OH doors. Units from
600-6000sf, $6.sf & up.
New owner. 941-724-0048
PC. Prime office space,
3 units 1,000sf. each.
Brand new. Sandhill Blvd.
Turnkey/Fully built out.
(941)-624-5992


1620 COMMER./
INDUST. PROP.

Punta Gorda 5000 SF
warehouse, off. & show
rm, 3 phase elec., parking,
4-16ft OH drs, zoned Cl,
across from Habitat.
$10/SF. (941)-637-3822

WOW! Great Location-
4200 s/f Office/ware-
house w/ storefront for
lease on corner of Paulson
& Prineville. Call
628-9016

1640 WAREHOUSE
& STORAGE

12X28 Warehouse with
10' overhead doors
Electric Included. Call
941-488-6666

4,000 sf. w/bath, O.H.
Doors. Also avail. 2,000,
1,400 & 400 sf. Paulson
Dr. CHEAP 941-626-0416

800 to 3000 SF Ware-
house/office space Mur-
dock & Char Harb. Start
$400 mo 941-639-7532.

New 20'x80' Warehouse in
P. G. Lease. O.H. doors ea.
end, Ig park lot. $800
mo/Tax. 239-248-0020



NOKOMIS, Storage/
Workshop, Each 500 SF,
508 Colonia Ln. 1 Yr.
lease. 352-347-7645 or
941-928-2127

NP 400 w/sm. off., 800-
1600 sf whse. $250 mo +
tax per 400 SF 941-661-
6720 or 575-1908

WAREHOUSE/work shop,
3000 SF, will divide, 12'
doors, close to 1-75, exit
164. Units from $350 mo.
(941)-575-9577


2000


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trative assistant. Excellent
computer skills & real
estate experience
required. Call 763-0227

Hair Stylist, booth rental
w/some clientele, cozy
friendly full service salon.
(941)-628-5013

HAIR STYLISTS Needed
Commission or chair
rental. Good location in
Venice 941-488-0703 or
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Accounting
Professional

Peninsula Bank is
seeking an account-
ing professional at
our Englewood loca-
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Appointment Coordinator
Make calls/Answer
phones, Update database,
need energy and accura-
cy, good pay, no health
benefits, email resumes to
chollandspds.us or fax to
941-486-8675, Venice
office

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From Mgmt, Office, Labor-
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it 704 W. Venice Ave. 941.484.0670
www.homeandcondo.com

Island duplex, close to beach, washer/dryer............................................................. $ 850
South Venice home, W/D, fenced yard, small pet neg., approx. 1078 sq. ft...............$ 875
Blackburn Cove condo, 1st floor, community pool, approx. 1464 sq. ft................... $ 925
Tuscany Lakes condo, 2nd floor, W/D, community pool, approx. 1467 sq. ft..............$ 925
Waterside condo, 2nd floor, den, W/D, community pool, approx. 1500 sq. ft.............$ 975
Island home, family room, all tile/terrazzo, close to beach, approx. 1423 sq. ft..........$ 975
Laurel Hollow home, lanai, W/D, den, community pool, approx. 1387 sq. ft...............$ 975
Pinebrook home, dining room, lanai, community pool, approx. 1601 sq. ft................$1100


2020 CLERICAL/
OFFICE


POLICE
COMMUNICATOR
(Dispatcher)

The City of Venice is
seeking applicants for
the full-time position of
Communicator (Dis-
patcher) in the Police
Dept. Requires accurate
data entry, demonstrat-
ed customer
service & computer
experience. Must be
able to deal w/stressful
situations and perform
multiple functions.
Requires varied hours,
shifts, weekends, and/or
holidays. Applicant
must pass all phases of
the selection process.
Start $14.1075/hr
Apply online:
www.venicegov.com or
Room 116, City Hall,
401 W Venice Ave,
Venice 34285 Phone
486- 2626, Ext. 21003
Deadline: 9/30/08.
E-mail
ksmith@ci.venice.fl.us
DFW/EOE


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2030 MEDICAL

Active Upscale
Medical Office seeks
Full-Time ARNP or PA for
Established Medical
Aesthetic Program
JOYCE VEIN &
AESTHETIC INSTITUTE
Call 941-575-2126 Fax
CV to 941-575-4191

ALLPRO HOME HEALTH
Is looking for
Occupational Therapist
for Charlotte County.
Psych Nurse, for Char-
lotte & surrounding
counties. Excellent
Benefits, Flexible
Schedule & a great
working environment
(941)258-3355
or fax resume to:
(941)-258-3358

BEST CHANCE CPR &
FIRST AID TRAINING.
Now offering classes at
your convenience. Amer-
ican Heart Asssociation
two year certification: We
specialize in Child Care,
Medical/Dental Workers
and anyone interested in
learning to save a life.
Call 941-255-0675 or
Cell 865-776-9260

BILLER/COLLECTIONS
for primary care & imaging
centers. Experience neces-
sary. 6 month position. Fax
resume to: Debbie 941-
743-8562
*


2030 MEDICAL


BUSINESS

OFFICE

MANAGER
for Long Term Care,
Nursing and Rehab
Home. Responsible
for all Business Office
work flow. Must have
a strong working
knowledge of
Accounts Payable and
Receivables
and excellent
computer skills. Need
minimum of 2 years
experience in Long
Term Care billing pro-
cedures.

Up to $50K with
experience.
Full Health
Insurance
Coverage Available
401(k)

Apply at Signature
Healthcare, LLC in
Port Charlotte
4033 Beaver Lane
Port Charlotte
EOE/DFWP

CAREGIVERS P/T 2 after-
noons & 2 overnight shifts.
First Aid & CPR & Medicine
class Small ALF, 512
Bayshore Rd., Nokomis
941-266-0278
CMA/CNA for primary
care office in Port Char-
lotte. Varied duties include
patient care, medical
records, front office
phone. Must be computer
literate (electronic medical
records) pleasant, ener-
getic and have prior office
experience. Insurance and
paid vacation.
Fax; 941-625-1287


DENTAL ASSISTANT
with Dental exp only.
for S. Venice Office.
Great Pay and benefits.
Fax resume:
941-408-0896

- K
DIETARY
MANAGER
Englewood Health-
care, a 120 bed
skilled nursing facili-
ty is seeking a
DIETARY MANAGER
Fax or send resume
to: ENGLEWOOD
HEALTHCARE
1111 Drury Lane,
Englewood, Fl 34224
fax 941-475-
6593

FRONT OFF. MEDICAL
SEC. in PC, FT-PT, exp.
pref. Organized, comput
er, Fax: 941-883-3938

Full Time Front Office
position in busy surgi-
cal practice. Previous
medical office experi-
ence desired. Call
(941) 629-6262 or
fax resume to: (941)
629-1782
HYGIENIST, P/T, Tues-
Thurs, in
comprehensive/periodon-
tal-oriented general prac-
tice in Englewood. Exp nec-
essary. Fax resume to (941)-
475-6745

Itilce River


*Physical Therapists
*Occupational
Therapists
Full-time and Parttime
positions available
For immediate consid-
eration fax resume to
941-766-5351 or apply
in person Monday thru
Friday 9AM to 3PM
Peace River Nursing &
Rehabilitation Center
2370 Harbor Boule-
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THE RENTAL COMPANY
OF VENICE, INC.
236 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL
941-484-7644
www.rentalcompanyofvenice.com
APARTMENTS
1/1 Venice Islant Apt., No Pets $595
1/1 Antigua Apt., Furnished, No Pets..................$700
CONDOS & VILLAS
1/1 Villa D'Este Condo, Comm. Pool, No Pets.....$650
1/1 Las Palmas Condo, Comm. Pool, 55+, 1st Mo.
Free $650
1/1.5 Quail Run Condo, Comm. Pool, 55+.............$700
2/2 Venice Isle Estates Mobile Home, Furnished,
55+ $850
2/2 Costa Brava Condo, Pool, Furn., 1st Mo. Free..
$900
2/2 Holiday Condo, Comm. Pool, 55+, No Pets..$975
2/2 Mission Lakes, Furn.,Water & Cable Incl....
$975
2/2/1 Gondola Park Condo, Comm. Pool, No Pets.
$1000
HOMES
2/1 Venice Island Duplex, Newly Remodeled, No..
Pets $850
2/2/1 South Venice Home, No Pets...................$850
3/2/CP Venice Island Duplex, Furn., No Pets....$950
3/2/CP Venice Home, Pets OK $950
2/2/1 Nokomis Home, ICW View, Heated Pool, No Pets
$1500
| SEASONAL LISTINGS ALSO AVAILABLE I
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2030 MEDICAL 2030 MEDICAL


MEDICAL ASST FRONT &
BACK OFFICE. PT
Busy Dermatology Practice
in Venice. Join Our Growing
Practice! Fax
941485-2288
MEDICAL TECHNOL-
OGIST GENERALIST -
Licensed in all 5 areas
including Micro. Recent
hospital experience in
all areas preferred. Full
time position, primarily
days.


Human Resources
Desoto Memorial
Hospital
900 N. Robert Ave.
Arcadia, Fl. 34266
OR
www.dmh.org and look
under Careers
OR
Fax Resumes to:
863-494-8400
E-mail: hr@dmh.org
863-494-8405
PATIENT CARE
COORDINATOR
In Venice w/good cus-
tomer service skills, reli-
able, motivated. 94, M-F.
Benefits. $9/hr. + comm.
Fax resume to
941-3714355
Physical Therapy Asst.
(must be lic.) for Outpa-
tient private practices in
PG, PC and NP. Great
salary, beneifts & profit
share. FT/PT avail.
email resume:obartruff@
fitnessauestot.com
RECEPTIONIST Busy Port
Charlotte office seeks a
detailed multi-tasker for
various duties. Medical
experience required.
Fax resume to: Debbie
941-743-8562


RECEPTIONIST needed
Seeking detailed multi-
tasker for various duties.
Bilingual a plus. Send
resume to
bridget.brown@daystar.net
or fax to 941-883-3320.

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2040 RESTAURANT/
HOTEL

A+ BARTENDER
School. Ages 18+
Placement Assistance
239-334-6300
Ft. Myers
www.BartenderDealer.com

ASST. KITCHEN MGR
Experienced for
JoeCraker Sports Grille
in Pt. Charlotte Great
wage & benefit Pack-
age
email resume to
Sharkys@DayStar.net
or fax 941-488-6682


2040 RESTAURANT/
HOTEL

BREAKFAST/LUNCH
SHORT ORDER COOK,
exp a plus. Serious
inquiries only. Apply in
person from 2-4pm, at
Country Hound Cafe,
1951 S McCall Rd,
#530, Englewood. No
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EXP. WAITSTAFF & LINE
COOKS Apply in person
before 3PM At JB'S Conch
Cafe 941475-1747

FT COOK
Small Senior Comm. loc.
in PC seeking talented
dependable FT Cook.
Min. 3 yrs. exp. No late
nights, weekend rotation,
full benefits. Clean Crim. &
Drug reqd.
Apply in person at:
2305 Aaron Street, PC

MISSION VALLEY COUN-
TRY CLUB NOW HRIING
WAIT STAFF & BUSSERS
APPLY IN PERSON
1851 Mission Valley
Blvd.
(off Laurel Road in
Nokomis) (941)-488-
9683
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HOTEL






SMUGGLER'S
Harpoon Harry's is seek-
ing experienced quali-
fied hard working
MANAGEMENT STAFF
with positive attitude and
MANAGER with flexible
schedule, experienced in
high volume restaurant
operations as well as
night club.
Apply in person
Fishermen's Village
1200 W Retta Esplanade
Punta Gorda
Contact Chris Evans

WAITSTAFF
BOCA GRANDE
WATERFRONT Restau-
rant is interviewing
applicants w/ exp. in
fine dining.
(941)-964-8000

2050 SKILLED TRADES

A/C & Refrigeration Techs.
Sarasota area. Competive
pay, Commisions, Bonus,
Paid Holidays, Vacation.
Call Brian 941-232-2159

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS
INSTALLERS for POOL
DECKING Co. Exp. in flo-
crete installation, pavers
& pool tile
installation nec. &
valid DL a must. Chris
(941)-766-7422

Janitor/Maintenance
Prior experience pref.
Heavy lifting req. Care
for common grounds,
Janitorial and extended
facility. DFWP F/T. Ref-
erences checked. Fax
941-423-5501

PAINTER NEEDED
5 yrs exp. a must.
(941)-223-3285

2060 MANAGEMENT

Management Careers
Family Sports Pub seeking
experienced, casual din-
ing, full service General
Manager & Asst. Manager
for Pt. Charlotte & DeSoto
Counties. Benefits provid-
ed. Mail Resume & Salary
history to: M & D Sports
Pub P.O. Box 512709
Punta Gorda, Fl 33951-
2709

2070 SALES

WHO MOVED THE
CHEESE? Century 21
Aztec & Associates has a
roadmap through this chal-
lenging market. Real
Estate license required.
Call Rick @ (941) 815-
2199.

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2070 SALES

Advertising
Account
Executive
Professional

The Charlotte Sun
is seeking sales
professionals looking
for an exciting career
with advancement
opportunities.

Does this
describe you:
*Aggressive
*Cold calling pro
*Deal closer
*Strong work ethic
*Money motivated
*People person
*Excellent
communication skills
*Computer literate
*Exceptional
customer service skills
*Marketing flare
*Ability to work
independently

We Offer:
*Competitive salary +
commissions
eVacation
*Health Insurance
*Sick and short term
disability
*401(k) with company
match
*Training
*Advancement
Opportunities

If we described
you, send your
resume to:

Charlotte Sun
Nancy Padgett
Advertising Manager
23170 Harborview Road
Port Charlotte,
Florida 33980
Phone (941) 206-1287
Fax: 941- 629-4499
Email:
npadgett@sun-herald.com

SUN10

America'sjES Community Daily
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
ALL AGENTS RECEIVE
100% Commission
Open 7 Days a Week
Non-competing broker
does not list or sell. The
agents are our only cus-
tomers. Monthly fee
$100. Transaction fee -
$75/side. No other costs
or fees. MLS functions in
Naples, Marco Island, Ft.
Myers, Cape Coral,
Lehigh Acres, Port Char-
lotte, Tampa, Orlando,
Monroe, Dade, Broward,
Palm Beach and Martin
counties. Offices in
Naples, Marco Island,
Bonita Springs and Punta
Gorda. Private offices
desk space avail;
Call or e-mail Gary for
confidential interview
Gary Hicks
gary@naplessunrealty.com
1 877-649-1990
25166 Marion Ave.
Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Sun Realty


FRUIT HARVESTERS needed for DeSoto Harvesting
Inc. FL9285153 from 11/1/08 thru 06/15/09. Paid
by piece rate @ a min. of $8.82 per hr. Workers hired
will be guaranteed at least 3/4 of harvesting period.
Tools & Equipment are provided. Workers living out
side the commuting area will be provided w/ free
housing., transportation & subsistence expenses will
be provided by employer upon completion of 50% of
the work. Contract. Interested workers should contact
any local employment office at JOB CENTERS OF
FLORIDA.
Case # C-08247-14677


2070 SALES

Come Join Our
Winning Team

One of the fastest grow-
ing high tech telecom-
munications companies
in Southwest Florida is
seeking a professional
Sales Account Man-
ager to join our dynam-
ic team. Our reliable,
high quality products
and responsive cus-
tomer service just don't
happen by accident.
They happen as a result
of the creativity, deter-
mination, talent and pro-
fessionalism of every
member of our team.
Everyday our employees
dedicate themselves to
exceeding customer
expectations and earn-
ing customer loyalty.

Qualifications:
*+ 2 years successful
outside sales experi-
ence. Telecommunica-
tions/Data knowledge
preferred
eGood communication
skills (verbal/written)
*Good prospecting, pro-
posal & presentation
skills
eComputer literate
(Word, Excel, MS Out-
look, ACT, etc.)
eStrong interpersonal
skills
*Outgoing & Determined
personality
eHistory of proven suc-
cess exceeding quota

Benefits:
*Medical and Life Insur-
ance
*Paid Time Off vaca-
tions and holidays
*401K
eRecognition Programs
*Cell Phone allowance &
mileage reimbursement

Employment subject to
post offer pre-employ-
ment drug test. If you
are looking to join a
dynamic team in a fun,
dynamic and growth ori-
ented company with sig-
nificant income opportu-
nity, please send
resume to:
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2070 SALES


Come Join Our
Winning Team

One of the fastest grow-
ing high tech telecom-
munications companies
in Southwest Florida is
seeking a professional
Inside Sales Associ-
ate/Telemarketer to join
our dynamic team.
Our reliable, high quality
products and respon-
sive customer service
just don't happen by
accident. They happen
as a result of the cre-
ativity, determination,
talent and professional-
ism of every member of
our team. Everyday our
employees dedicate
themselves to exceed-
ing customer expecta-
tions and earning cus-
tomer loyalty.

Qualifications:
Telemarketing and
Telecommunications/D
ata knowledge pre-
ferred
Good communication
skills (verbal/written)
Computer literate
(Word, Excel, MS Out-
look, ACT, etc.)
Strong interpersonal
skills
Outgoing & Determined
personality
Telemarketing/out-
bound Calling Experi-
ence
Benefits:
*Medical and Life Insur-
ance
*Paid Time Off -
vacations and holidays
*401K
oRecognition Programs

Employment subject to
post offer pre-employ-
ment drug test.
If you are looking to join
a dynamic team in a
fun, dynamic and
growth oriented compa-
ny with significant
income opportunity,
please send resume to:
insidesales@daystar.net

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Earn ou 0o ouurK selling
Real Estate. Must be Moti-
vated and Self Starer. we
provide all The Leads,
email Resume to: Saun-
draosorio@gmail.com
Must have a RE license



MODEL HOME
SALES
Florida Heritage Realty is
looking for a self motivat-
ed, licensed, salesperson
to join our sales staff
selling our models in
Punta Gorda- Villas at
Burnt Store Isles, Villa
Grande,
Outlook Cove,
& Paradise. Must be a
member of PG-PC-NP
Board of Realtors
& be able to start
immediately.
Call Dennis for a
confidential interview
1-239-598-3555

Sales Rep. for up & com-
ing Peace River Shopper
moving into Charlotte
County. Exp. in sales a
plus. If interested email:
dan@dancollins.biz.


2090 CHILD/ADULT
CARE NEEDED
Seeking FT care M-F, 3
Small children w/ light
house keeping in N.
Engl. Must be exp. flex.
reliable, NS,
Passion for children a
must! Call Mon-Fri 9-
5pm 941-473-0800

2100 GENERAL

$$ Carpet Crews $$
Carpet installers
needed for busy
flooring co. Immed
yr round daily
work. Must have dri-
vers license, SS card
& pass background
check. Must have
own van & tools. Call
Tony
941-625-1893
Busy grooming shop
looking for bather.
219 Wood Street,
Punta Gorda.
CLEANING PEOPLE Need-
ed for Home & office in
Sarasota County. Call for
details. (941)-426-4500
Cleaning Person, Residen-
tial, P/T possibly F/T Mon-
Fri 8-5 941-286-6401 ask
for Stacy
JOBS! JOBS! JOBS!
Check Our Opportunites!
www.shaveremployment.com
MODELS NEEDED
Print, commercials, fash-
ion shows, promos etc.
No experience nesses-
sary, No fees or tuitions.
All ages & types. 5yrs &
up. Under 18, must have
parent or guardian call.
941-955-9128
Motivated, Multi-task, Per-
fection driven, highly
detailed respectable clean-
er desired. (941)-623-
6693 email: starquality-
cleaning@verizon.net, Fax
(941)474-5234
Needed: 15 people
To lose up to 301bs.
in 30 days, $30 + s/h.
DOCTOR RECOMMENDED
GUARANTEED!
1-800-532-6179
www.35daystoweightoss.com
The City of Arcadia is cur-
rently accepting applica-
tion to create a pre
approved pool for PT
Laborer positions. These
positions require depend-
able persons with a valid
DL's, willing to work flexi-
ble schedules, and be able
to reform labor tasks in
various city departments.
A physical and drug
screening is required.
Applications are available
at the City Administration
Office in the Way Building,
23 N. Polk Ave Arcadia.
863-494-4114 Closing
Date Sept. 26, 2008
EOE/Drug Free Work Place

2110 PARTTIME/
TEMPORARY
FREE TAX SCHOOL. Earn
extra income after taking
course. Register now.
Courses start September
22nd. Call 877-766-1829
Small fee for books.
Sales to Businesses, Exp.
in Telephone Solicitation,
Will Train. Fax Resume
764-0608

2115 HOME BASED/
BUSINESS
ACCESS TOACOMPUER?
$25-$75/per hr. PT or FT
866-699-4718 go to:
www.dreamsdocometrue4us.com


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BELLAGIO ON VENICE ISLAND... Outstanding
3/2 with 2 car garage in the only gated community on
Venice Island! Community clubhouse with fitness
center, pool, tennis and more! #N5762058
Bonnie Price 350-3362
- Richard Bradway & Associates, Inc., Realtors
$389,000


904 S. GONDOLA DR.







2/2 lake home with large lanai. New kitchen
w/Corian, new cabinetry, new hardwood floors.
Ready to move into! MLS#N5761775
Bob Linthicum 941-228-9206
Richard Bradway & Associates, Inc., Realtors
$229,900


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OVERLOOKING 13TH FAIRWAY of Venice Golf &
Country Club! 3/3 with over 2,600 sq ft of living area.
Pavered lanai with pool/spa, upgrades in master bath
and fabulous kitchen! #N568662
Christine Neal 468-4028
Richard Bradway & Associates, Inc., Realtors
$599,000


WESTCHESTER GARDENS...in Plantation! Lake
and golf course views from almost every room! Turn-
key 2/2, new washer/dryer, hot water heater,
refrigerator and more! #N5762636
Bonnie Price 350-3362
Richard Bradway & Associates., Inc., Realtors
$144,900


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Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, Real Estate Classified


41 SARASOTA COUNTY DESOTO COUNTY
1 day-*11.50
\ Cprey 4 lines ($5.00 ea. add'l line)

Lrel 001 2 days 1 7.50
r0 \O 4 lines ($5.00 ea. add'l line)

00 Arcadia 3 days -$22.50
Skomi 4 lines ($5.00 ea add'l line)


V 011 7 days -$28.50
\Venice 4 lines ($5.00 ea add'l line)
nRates not valid with multi-family
S' R or community sales.

SoS. Venice N6005rt To place yor d call:


) N Arcadia

76 Murd ck Deep 494-7733


6002 Jobean Creek Charlotte
Englewood Gulf t/ CHARLOTTE COUNTY 206-1200

6001 Arcadia Area rQe Enlewood
6002 Englewood Area rove ity
6003 Lake Suzy Area \ 7 6008 771 Punta 4 7 5-2 2 0 0
6004 Nokomis/OspreyArea Rotonda Gorda
6005 North Port Area West 60 Venice/North Port
6006 Port Charlotte Area 0 7 1
6007 Punta Gorda Area \ -I
6008 Rotonda Area Boca 6 \
6009 SarasotaArea Grande Placida 41 FREE GARAGE
6010 South Venice Area SALE SIGN
6011 Venice Area Burnt Store I WITH ANY AD .


3050 SINGLES 4000 5060 DOMESTIC 5110 LAWN/GARDEN
CLEANING SERV. &TREE


DWM, retired fit, slim,
Punta Gorda homeowner
seeks fit lady 60's 70's
for LTR. (941) 626-6849

SWF, 70's, retired, Port
Charlotte, seeks nice man
70's for long term rela-
tionship. 941-320-6500

3060 SCHOOLS
& INSTRUCTION

*ED KLOPFER SCHOOLS
OF CNA TRAINING
1 or 2 wk class books incl
$249.00 941-379-2378

2 WEEK CNA Class $300
SPECIAL Books Included.
State testing onsite.
941-822-2273

3070 BURIAL LOTS/
CRYPTS

Cremation Niche for 2.
Royal Palm Memorial Gar-
dens. New $2190. Asking
$1500. 864-247-5802

Two Internment Rights
in the Lawn Niches of Gar-
den of Peace at Royal
Palm Memorial Gardens,
P.G., includes two bronze
memorials with granite
bases, two openings and
closing fees. $2995. Call
Joe at (239) 289-1682.

3080TRAVEL/TICKETS

(2) FOOTBALL Tickets
Florida Gators vs. OleMiss,
Gainesville, Sat. 09/27.
(941) 505-4122.

3090 LOST & FOUND

LOST a small Yorkie
male who answers to
Monty Woolie. Lost in
vicinity of Kenvil Dr.
North Port.Monty is
aprox 1 year old and
is not house broken
fully. He has just had
his grey black & tan
hair cut so it is about a
half inch to inch long.
Please contact BACK
HOME AGAIN!!

LOST CAT, "Mr. Binx",
Flamingo/Horizon, PC. He
wanders even to Edgewa-
ter/O'Hara. Looks like a
raccoon. REWARD. 941-
629-9267.

LOST TURTLE, Sun.
Sept. 14, red eared slid-
er, approx. 8", near
Halden Ave. Beloved
pet. Reward. 941- 286-
5601.

MAN'S WEDDING BAND
Lg. White/Yellow Gold
w/Diamonds. Lost 8/27 in
Venice. Recently Married.
PLEASE! REWARD 941-
493-4124
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FINANCIAL

4080 LOANS/
MORTGAGES

PRIVATE MONEY
Real Estate Only
625-7001 or 475-7755


5000







BUSINESS SERVICES

An Occupational License
may be required by the
City and/or County. Please
call the appropriate occu-
pational licensing bureau
to verify.

5050 CHILD/ADULT
CARE

ALL CHILDCARE FACILI-
TIES MUST INCLUDE WITH
ADVERTISEMENT STATE
OR LOCAL AGENCY
LICENSE NUMBER.
Will care for your loved one
in your home. Run Errands,
Shopping & Dr.'s Appts. Call
Jade. Avail 24hrs 7days
941-2334216 OR 493-3173
DayCare openings, 2-5-yrs.
Preschool program &
meals. Lic# 585101848
(941)-223-4084
EVE, NIGHT & WEEKEND
BABYSITTING. 40 hrs.
CDA credentials. Afford-
able! Stacey (941)-564-6645
Exp'd Caregiver Great
Refs. seeks position 2-4
times weekly any age
bracket. (941)429-4969
Exp. male
caregiver/comp. now
avail, for Personal
errands
DR apts, etc. Refs
941-320-5374 Lv. Msg
FLORIDA STATE LAW
requires all child care cen-
ters and day care busi-
nesses to register with the
State of Florida. The Sun
Newspapers will not know-
ingly accept advertising
which is in violation of the
law.
PRIVATE DUTY CARE
Dependable, caring,
Ref's avail. If you need
help call Julie, (941)-
474-1200

5053 COMPUTER
SERVICE

Computer repairs,
upgrades, training & virus
removal. (941)-743-9787
or (941) 815-4692 cell.


Cleaning, It's my job, it
pays my bills. Lic, Bonded.
Detailed. Reliable. 17 Yrs
Exp. References. Call
Marci at 941-276-8979

5075 ERRAND/
SHOPPING

ERRANDS & SHOPPING
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
for home or office.
Delivery, trans, apts,
cleaning, mailing, typing,
filing. Prof & Reasonable
Call (704)-771-8981

5080 EXCAVATING/
BUSH HOG


Pete Root's Bush
Hog Service
Vacant lots, Acreage
mowing, Hauling,
Debris removal. Serv-
ing PG, PC, NP Arca-
dia areas. Lic/Ins.
(941)716-4814


5100 HOME & COMM.
IMPROVE.

*CONCRETE*
High Quality Low Price
Driveway, sidewalks, patios
LIC. & INS. FREE EST. 941-
497-0907 or 586-4512

BUILDING CONTRACTOR
FOR HIRE! We can design,
build, remodel any type of
structure. Free estimates by
appt. Hire a Licensed Build-
ing Contractor!
Fred Shute Real Estate
& Dev. Inc.
941426-1489
Toll Free 1-888-803-3100

CARPENTER, INC. One
call does it all. Licensed &
insured. #RR0067689.
Phil 941-627-0657.

Concrete driveways,
patios, sidewalks, culverts,
bobcat & tree service.
941-815-3452

DAN THE HANDYMAN
I do it all with just one call.
Painting, Carpentry, Any-
thing? (941)-697-1642

HANDLES HANDYMAN
SERVICE 30 yrs. exp.
Kitchen, Bath & Plumbing,,
Painting, Ceramic Tile, All
Indoor & Outdoor Repairs.
941-586-4856

JACK OF ALL TRADES,
No Job Too Big or Small.
CGC#A14379. Free Esti-
mates. (941)-623-3374

KEN'S HOME Maintenance
& DRY WALL REPAIR. Free
Estimates (941)-716-5107

5110 LAWN/GARDEN
&TREE

A+ Tree Cutting,
Stump Grinding, Debris
Loading & Hauling.
Local, 27 yrs. Good
work, very
reasonable prices
(941)-629-0020


*MARK DOUGLAS*
LAWN CARE
Mowing, Edging, Prun-
ing, Landscaping, Tree
Trimming, Seasonal,
Annual, Odd Jobs!
Call 941-234-2486
Mark Douglas -
Venice Native
Owner/Operator

NATIPRO W AL
Now accepting new accts)
Nokomis, Ven & Island. Lic
Ins. For exc. lawn car
Call 4884462

An Occupational License
may be required by the
City and/or County. Please
call the appropriate occu-
pational licensing bureau
to verify

JMS MOWING SER-
VICES, Great rates & ser-
vice! Per cut or monthly.
(941)-628-1283

SANDEFUR'STREE
TRIMMING,
LANDSCAPING,
PRESSURE CLEANING
& MORE. 941-484-6042

5120 MEDICAL
SERVICES

Real world Medical Tran-
scription Training. Afford-
able Local Personal Con-
tact randy@emrtr.com

5130 MOVING/HAULING

Hauling Yard & Constr
Waste. Garage Clean Out.
Trash. Call Carlton,
564-6049 OR 914-2249
Moving, Will pick up old
appliances Omega Express
(941)8150034 8150022
FL IM1560

SKIP'S MOVING Local &
Long Dist. 1 item, whole
house! Fla. Movers Reg.#
IM1142 Lic/Ins 766-1740

5140 PAINTING/
WALLPAPERING

Alexander's Paint
In/Out Pressure Wash
Home/Drive Redo-
Remove-Install Too!
Pre Rent/Sale Spe-
cials 30 yr Exp., Lic.,
Ref., Free Estimates
Bob 941-496-9131 or
223-0941

5180 PRESSURE
CLEANING

Dick's Pressure Clean-
ing. Back in business.
20 yrs experience
Lic/Ins (941)-815-1451


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MERCHANDISE

MERCHANDISE
GARAGE SALES
6001 Arcadia
6002 Englewood
6003 Lake Suzy
6004 Nokomis
6005 North Port
6006 Pt. Charlotte
6007 Punta Gorda
6008 Rotonda
6009 Sarasota
6010 South Venice
6011 Venice
6015 Flea Market
6020 Auctions
6025 Arts & Crafts
6027 Dolls
6030 Household Goods
6040 TV/Stereo/Radio
6060 Computer Equip
6065 Clothing/Jewelry
6070 Antiques/
Collectibles
6075 Fruits/Veges
6090 Musical
6095 Medical
6100 Health/Beauty
6110 Trees & Plants
6120 Baby Items
6125 Golf Accessories
6128 Exercise/Fitness
6130 Sporting Goods
6135 Bikes/Trikes
6138 Toys
6140 Photography/
Video
6145 Pool/Spa &
Supplies
6160 Lawn & Garden
6165 Storage Sheds
/Buildings
6170 Building Supplies
6180 Heavy Constr.
Equipment
6190 Tools/Machinery
6220 Office/Business
Equip & Sup.
6225 Rest. Supplies
6230 Pets & Livestock
6250 Appliances
6260 Miscellaneous
6270 Wanted to Buy/
Trade

6001 ARCADIA AREA
GARAGE SALES

09/19/08
D-Moving Sale Sat. &
Sun. 8-3 2288 NW
Haile Dean Rd. New
items, Household items,
Antiques, Electric Grand
Piano, Miniature Horses &
Donkeys, much more

6002 ENGLEWOOD AREA
GARAGE SALES

[-BIG YARD SALE
FRI & SAT 8:30
Maryland & 10th Ave
Vintage Knives,
Jewelry, Misc
D-Fri & Sat 8-12 270
Brighton Ct. Furn,
Fabric, Storm Panels/
Fasteners & Much more
F-FRI & SAT 8-2
9404 President Cir
S. GULF COVE Mens
womans & baby clothes,
appliances & furn lots
more.
[-Fri & Sat 8-4 9293
Boca Grand Ave.
Moving Sale, Furn, Appli-
ances, tools & much misc
- SAT 8-2
801 Bay Park Blvd.
Old Engl. Rd L Ohio,
Look for signs
LANDSCAPE plants, tools
clothes and much more.


-i SATURDAY 8AM-5PM
1925 Neptune Dr
3 Family Sale. Dingy
w/trlr, Nauticals, hshld,
tools, & too much to list

6004 NOKOMIS/OSPREY
GARAGE SALES

-SAT 8-3 706 Flo-
Irence St. Electronics,
clothing for the entire
family; Scrubs S-M, Baby
& Men's Stuff. Something
for everyone.

-] SAT 8AM-?
1195 Orange Ave Off
Laurel Rd. Childrns stuff,
Porc Dolls, hsehld furn.
Jet Ski and much more

6005 NORTH PORT AREA
GARAGE SALES

Final Moving Sale-5276
Fairlane Dr. North Port.
8-2 Fri & Sat Loads of
stuff & Everything must
go!

D-Fir & Sat 8:30-
2:30pm 6083 Merril
St. MULTI FAMILY Collec-
tables, fur, books. Misc

I SAT & SUN 8-12
1267 Cathedall Ave.
Lots of Fleamarket
items, tool, clothes,
Household & more.

l Sat & Sun 8:30-1pm
7546 Darlene St. of
North Port Blvd. Tons of
stuff! Harley Stuffl

SAT 8-1 1615 Justica St
Panacea/Haberland&Pric
e
Movies,Furn,clothes,bike
s,toys,hsehold, etc


6006 PT. CHARLOTTE
GARAGE SALES

-iFri & Sat. 8-4, 25370
Kowloon Ln. Rampart
to Raintree, DC. Lots of
furn. pottery barn table.

D-Fri & Sat. 9-4,
2280 Aaron St.
Cultural Center, over
40 vendors, lots to
choose from!

D FRI. & SAT. 8am-
4pm. 151 Easton
Cir. Misc. Household.
Something for Everyone!!

i-FRI., SAT. & SUN.,
9am 3pm, 4017
Yucatan Cir. Small estate
sale. Furniture, tools,
clothes, lots of trash &
treasure.


IDFRI., SAT. & SUN.
8am, 22321 Olean
Blvd. ESTATE SALE by
Vallerie Minotti. Total liqui-
dation, many antiques,
marble top tables, lamps,
sofa, love seat, misc.
chairs, lawyer bookcase,
art, silver, stemware, cut
glass,crystal, Thomasville
Cherry double drop leaf
gate leg table/ 6 chairs &
breakfront, Nippon, Cran-
berry glass, wall plates,
toleware cart & trays, cup
& saucers, sandwich
glass, porcelain animal
collection, tons of cos-
tume & fine jewelry, old
pottery, bowl & pitcher,
rocker, coffee table,
needlepoint chair, ladder
back chair, nesting
tables, music box table,
hand made trunk, wall
decor, curio cabinet,
matching hutch & dinette,
Bassett lighted wood
hutch, sleeper sofa, Corn-
ingware, Pyrex, Farber-
ware, peculators, steins,
custom drapes, weather
vanes, cameras, white-
wash rattan & wicker
dinette, antique post-
cards & pictures, swivel
rockers, wicker desk &
chair, Qn bed set, twin
beds & dressers, hook
rug, hand tools, power
tools, clothing, flatware,
kitchen counter appli-
ances, bake ware, dishes,
linens, towels, Qn Anne
bench, antique desk sets,
purses, Rosary beads,
transistor radios, Crucifix,
Celuoid, retro clock, old
shadow box pictures,
yard tools, yard orna-
ments, 1990 Chrysler
LeBaron Conv., tons
more. NO EARLY BIRDS.
NO WAITING IN LINE.
BUYERS BRING CASH

m SAT. & SUN.
9-1,
22143 Mamaroneck

D- SAT. 8am-2pm,
17204 Horizon Ln.
Off Flamingo. MOVING -
household & more.

I SAT. ONLY 7AM-?
19266 Edgewater
Dr. Corner Midway. Dance
Fundraiser Tag Sale.
Multi-Family. Lots of great
items.



r-SAT. ONLY 8AM-4PM.
18513 Satsuma Ave.
Off Pellam. ESTATE SALE.
Furniture, electronics,
clothing, everything goes

6007 PUNTA GORDA AREA
GARAGE SALES


[ SAT 8am-2pm
DOCK SALE
Train Depot PG, cor-
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Coins,BeanieBabies,
dolls, misc. items.
Space available
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D SAT. & SUN., 8am-?,
(Buttonwood Village)
Aqui Esta Dr. Lot 132.
MOVING! ALL under $20!!


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Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, Real Estate Classified


6007 PUNTA GORDA AREA
GARAGE SALES

DFSat. 8:30-3, 25070
Roland Ln. Burnt
Store Rd. to Harborside
'Turtle crossing plaza" to
Roland. Moving sale,
everything from granite
dining table w/chairs, 2
leather taupe crescent
style sofas, bistro set,
large wood desk, sleigh
TV cabinet w/43" Pioneer
flat screen, coffee & end
tables, numerous home
accessories, some tools,
kitchen items & mens
clothes.

6008 ROTONDA AREA
GARAGE SALES

[DFRI SAT & SUN 8-3
66 Rotonda Cir
MOVING SALE King BR
set, Dining set, Lots of
golf clubs, hand radio
equip. X-mas. antiques &
misc. (941)-697-2238

6010 S.VENICE AREA
GARAGE SALES

F-FRI & SAT 7:30-2
271 Manor Rd
VENICE EAST Child & womns
clothes, computers,
tools, fishing equip, etc
I Sat & Sun 9-? 345
Redwood Rd. tools,
Welders, Household
items. & much Misc.
I Sat 8-1 32 Oberlin
Rd. 3rd Street S of
Dome. Tools, Household,
Cycles, dog stuff, Etc...
ISAT only, 7-2pm,
1775 Scenic Dr.
Appliances, clothing,
records, household junk!
[-SAT only, 8-12pm,
T4247 Wordsworth
Way, off Jacaranda.
Household & odds & ends
- SAT. 8AM-12 Noon
717 Roanoke Rd.
Antiques, Collectables,
Decor, Books, Antiques
Reference books, furn,
Lithographs, Jewlry, Old
Crocks, clothes and
household misc.

6011 VENICE AREA
GARAGE SALES

FRI SAT & SUN 8-3
236 Venice Palms Blvd
GIANT MOVING SALE
Furn. tools. decor. 52"TV
SAT 9/13 8A-2P
326 PEDRO ST
ESTATE SALE Partial con-
tents of 1926 home.
Depression glass, McCoy,
Lenox, and other col-
lectible wares Antique
tables & chairs & more.

6020 AUCTIONS

General Merchandise
Every Tuesday Night 7pm
Items included New, Used, &
Antiques. Veggies too! Difffer-
ent tings each week. Mention
you seen us in the DeSoto Sun
and receive 5% off total pur-
chase. 2635 NW Hwy 70,
Arcadia 863-494-1888
AU2723 AB1994

6025 ARTS AND
CRAFTS



Wine Making Equip;
comp. will make 6 gal
per month, bottles
corks,corker.
siphens,hydrometer, and
all the containers.
$100.Cooler
seperate,holds 25 bot-
tles.$75 496-8433

6030 HOUSEHOLD
GOODS

NEED CASH
NOW?
We Buy Quality
Home Furnishings,
Coins, jewelry,
antiques, autos or
anyh of value!


A FURNITURE SHOPPE
1552 S. McCall Rd., Engl.
Selling Quality Used Fum.
M-F 104.941-473-1986
14' sectional living room
set w/end recliners, $350
(941)-613-1808
30" Oval glass topped cof-
fee table, $40. (941)-629-
3524
82" X 39 1/2" Mirror For
Bath or Wall. New $168
Sell for $50.286-5226
Bed, Queen Mattress and
Box. Brand New will sell
$175. Local 941-629-5550
or 941-456-5555. Also have
KING.
Bed, Craftmatic type Dual
King, Wireless remote,


massage, still in box. Sells
for $6100 1st $2950
takes it. (941)-539-7785
Bed, Queen Mattress Set
from Resort. Brand New,
Never Used, Still in Plastic.
Cost $1550, will sell
$600. 941-629-5550 or
941456-5555
Bed Mattress/Box. New -
will sell $100. Local 941-
629-5550/941-456-5555.


6030 HOUSEHOLD
GOODS

Bedroom & livingroom set,
exc. cond., almost like
new. (941)-624-5486
BEDROOM SET 3yrs old,
Dark Cherry wood, 2
night stands Qn Bed w/
canopy & TV stand w/
doors. Qn mattresses
incl. $800/obo (941)-
586-9466
Bedroom set Complete,
Ex. cond. $125.
(941)-492-2089
Bedroom Set, Girls, full
headboard, dresser, mir-
ror, desk & hutch. light-
wood, good cond. Asking
$400, (941)-)623-2405
BR Set, 7Pc King Size
French Prov., solid wood
$675. (941) 637-3772.
BR set, double, chest,
dresser, 2 night stands,
light gray. Like new. $400
627-4245
BROYHILL Ent Ctr 4 PC.
Pd. $2500 Sac. $1400
/obo (941)-685-1693
BUNK BEDS, Wood, $75.
Daybed/Trundle Bed, $50.
(941)-525-4680
Chair, Papasan, beige
cushion,never used, $75,
delivered 941-627-0227
CHINA CABINET, 7' tall, 6'
long, real wood, $125. Call
875-1655.
China MIKASA, complete-
service for 6, many serv-
ing pieces, & accessories.
"Garden Club Bells of Blue"
$200 286-5601
Computer desk w/hutch &
2 bkcases. Lt wood. Excel.
$300. 639-2816
Couch & Loveseat floral,
coffee table & 2 end
tables, very good cond,.
$100, (941)-625-7005
COUCH, brown leather,
Very Nice. $175. (941)-
623-3182
Couch, leather reclining
$200. 27" TV & radio/cd
combo w/speakers $75.
941-626-3040
Dinette set w/4 chairs & 3
matching bar stools. 42"
glass & Rattan $200/obo
941475-3654
DINING Rm set Glass
table 42x72 w/ stone
base, 6 chairs, $399.
Matching Buffett $250;
Curio Cabinet Dbl leaded
glass doors. Lt. wood,
Was $900 Now $350. All
Excellent (941)497-0420
DINING rm set, 5 pc, glass
table, wicker, $250;
DINETTE set, 3 pc, $100.
(941)-743-6859
Dining Rm Table, Wooden
w/Leaf & 4 Chairs on
Rollers $50.Love Seat
$40. 2 Recliners $25ea.
Computer Desk $20. (941)
391-1621
Dining table and chairs,
smoked glass, 6 chairs
almond & smoke. $140
obo. 941-639-5182
DR Set 10 Pc oval 8chrs
china cab, slight dam,
$575. (941) 6373772.
DR set, hutch, table, 5
chairs, 2 leafs, walnut.
$500 627-4245
DRESSER, 12 drawer, mar-
ble top, light wood, $125.
(941)-623-3182
DRYER, electric Kenmore
elite $125; 2 19" TVs
$50/ea. (941)-493-3705
Entertainment Center, 5
Pc., Natural Pine Wood.
$275. (941)-6274622
Entertainment Ctr, 3-pc
washed oak, $700; Ard-
more TV cab & nt stand
$250 (941)493-3705
ENTERTAINMENT CTR, 3-
pc, It oak, lights & lots of
cab space, exc cond.
$400 (941)460-8195
FAM/LR Set sofa, love
seat club chr, foot rest, 6
matching pillows, $595.
Marble top end & nite
table, 1 walnut, 1 antique
white, from Belview Strat-
ford Hotel, Phila, $95/ea.
(941) 637-3772
Hand-crafted custom wicker
chairs- Giants, Bucs Harley
etc 941-626-3102
Hepa Filter units, like new,
2 Irg. $75 each, 2 Sm.
$20 each 941-627-0227
HURRICANE shutters,
alum., 44 to 68" $3/ft; 2
tan recliners, $95 ea.
(941)-743-0881


INDOOR FURN. suitable for
lanai pool area Fla. room
$35 ea. 255-0048
Kg sz Simmons $300,
25in Magnavox w/Oak
Console $100, 37in Sony
TV on stand $300, 2
leather recliners, tan $100
ea, Coffee & sofa table
$150 both, Antique dress-
er tiger oak $450 (863)-
990-0665


6030 HOUSEHOLD
GOODS

KING BED SET, Sheets,
Comforter, Shams, Skirt.
Blue/Violet. New Cond!
$50. 941-240-2848
LOVESEAT Beige leather
$150 Glass top coffe table
w/match end table. $125
497-2853 Venice
MATTRESS/BOX SPRING,
Double. Like brand new.
$135. (941)-916-4008
Microwave oven $15,
Toaster $10, Ceiling fan
$20 (941)-488-2267
MOVING SALE, contents of
home including refrigera-
tore,stove, dishwasher &
more, (941)-815-7388

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6070 ANTIQUES
COLLECTIBLES

NORTH PORT COINS
IS BUYING
Turn Your Old Coins into
Cash, We are Buying US &
Foreign Coins, Old Paper
Money & All Bullion Gold & Sil-
ver in any cond. Also Buying
All Gold Jewelry Used or Bro-
ken.
North Port Coins
14291 Tamiami Trl
(Winn Dixie Shopping Center)
or call 941-240-5560
ALWAYS BUYING
Sterling Silver, Quilts.
Paintings, Furniture.
NEW ENGLAND
ANTIQUES
(941) 639 -9338
US 17 Antique Mall
5260 Duncan Rd. (US17)
941- 347-8044
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Oriental Run 9X12 & Glass
Dining rm table 4 uphol-
stered deacon chairs
(863)-491-8723
PATIO TABLE, 4 Chairs, 2
End Tables, Wrought Iron,
$50. (941)-637-1493
PIANO Kohler-Campbell
upright with bench seat.
$800 6274245
Qn. Size Brass Headboard
& Rails $50. Baby Crib with
mattress $50.(941)391-
1621
Racecar Beds $95/ea. Lrg
leather chair $35.
Toilet $25 941-626-3102
RECLINER GREEN, LIKE
NEW (941)-429-2133
$100. AFTER 4PM
SLEEPER SOFA SECTION-
AL, 4 Pcs. Nice Shape.
FREE! (941)473-2638
SOFA Forrest green 3
cushion w/ 2 recliners
$250. coffee & end table
w/ marble & glass inlay
$150. (941)484-4729
SOFA Wallhugger Reclines
on both ends, blue pattern
Ex cond. $250. 941-484-
4755 Venice
Sofa, loveseat & chair,
cream w/wood trim, exc.
cond 941-235-4499
Sofa, reclining like new,
Berkline, microfiber, slate
blue $200. 743-0090

6040 TV/STEREO/
RADIO

48" CONSOLE TV, $100.
Moving. Must sell.
(941)-525-4680
SPEAKERS Pair: for under
seat, trunk, back deck, any-
where, Acoustic Sub-Solu-
tions, 160 watt, brand
new, retail $400+, sell
$225. 941-286-5601

6060 COMPUTER
EQUIPMENT

#941-629-6337 Dave in-
house-office computer
repair, set-up Serving Char-
lotte Co. 9+ years
Computer, Compaq
Keyboard, Speakers,
19" Monitor $100 Cash.
(941)-473-9838
Dell SX270 desktop, 3.2
GHz 1GB memory, Win. XP,
loaded, exc. cond. $195.
(941)-766-0033
LAPTOP, Toshiba, 750
GHz, 20 gb, $150; Dell,
1.2 GHz, 40 GB, $250.
Wireless. (941)-204-2481
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parts, works, wht/green.
$390. (941)-204-2411
LIONEL TRAINS.
FOR SALE
standard gauge, pre war,
post war, modern, 0-
gauge. Most in original
boxes. Call for apt.
941-650-2373
I BUY WWI II. U.S., Ger-
man, Japanese, helmets,
hats, insignia, bayonetts,
swords, daggers. Etc.,
etc. (941)-624-6706
Singer antique sewing
machine, (pedal type) with
cabinet. Nice cond. $125
(941) 286-5601
4-DRAWER Empire chest
$400; 3-drawer Walnut
chest $200; Cherry Table
$250; Walnut desk chair
$100; Oil painting $250
(941)4854537

6090 MUSICAL

ALTO SAXOPHONE, Conn
gold plated, Meyer mouth
piece, excellent condition.
$300. 941-626-7194
BABY GRAND PIANO,
white, made by K. Kawai.
Call (941)-493-2984
PA SYSTEM Peavey XM4
4 channel powered Mixer.
150watts / 2 Kustom cab-
inets, 12" speakers w/
horns, plus mike & speak-
er cables. Complete sys-
tem like new $400 (941)-
769-3895
Piano, upright needs refin-
ished, plays excellent.
$295.obo 941-223-9483
PIANO- Yamaha Digital,
Model# YDP-223.
$1,250. 941-408-4625
Saxaphone, Yamaha Alto
YAS23. w/case, $450,
(941) 769-8561
TOMMY, From THE ROCK
BAND TESLA, giving
guitar lessons in the Port
Charlotte area.
941-276-8483

6095 MEDICAL

GO-GO MEDICAL ELEC-
TRIC SCOOTER, good cond
$375 (941)493-1134

6100 HEALTH/BEAUTY

Facial Equip. 8-1 Pro Unit,
Hydrolic Bed & Air Lift
Stool. Like new!! $900.
(941)-505-1011

6110 TREES & PLANTS

COCONUT PALMS,
Queen Palms, Oaks,
E Pulatka holly.
(941)-474-0527
Viburnum, Eugenia, Good
privacy hedge, Poinciana
Travelers tree, Coconut,
Adonidia, Many other
palms. 941-488-7291

6120 BABY ITEMS

CRIB,CHANGE TABLE,
Mattress, Chests, Book-
shelves. Maple. $475.
941-375-8780

6125 GOLF
ACCESSORIES

2003 CLUB CAR Like
new, gas engine, new
flip flop back seat, new
cover $3000 (941)-698-
0427 or 270-6415
2005 CLUB CAR, gas,
garage kept. Must Sell.
$3500/obo (941)6285012

6128 EXERCISE/
FITNESS

BUYING &
SELLING USED
Treadmills, Exc. Bikes,
Weight Equip., Ellipticals
12 Mo. No Payments,
No Interest. Play It
Again Sports. US41,
Just South of Midway
941-255-1378


LEG MAGIC, new, $89.
6065 CLOTHING/ (941)-493-0815
JEWELRY Nordic Track EXP 1000 XI
Excellent condition. Used
WEDDING DRESS- Never mostly as a clothes rack.
Worn. Size 9. Must See! 400.00 352-217-3267
$650. (941)-979-6040 after 5:00 P.M.


6128 EXERCISE/
FITNESS

Pro-Form Eliptical machine,
like new, delivery, $125.
**SOLD**
Weight set, complete
Olympic. $250. Call for
details. (941)-627-4727
WEIGHT SET, Dumbells
101bs-551bs, Bench, Bar &
E XTRAS!! Pd. $1450. 1st
$250. Cash Takes It! Call
4 Info 941-623-8204

6130 SPORTING
GOODS
15' round trampoline $200
/ football table $100. You
must transport. Call Arne
at (941) 240-1715


6160 LAWN & GARDEN

Murray & Kraftsman riders
and push mowers $50-
$500. Call for details 941-
623-6946
Murray Select Rider
Mower 17.5hp, 42" cut, 6
speed w/cart. Used 8-
lO0hrs $850 (941)-875-
1122 after 1:00pm.
Powerwashers $175/ea
Riding mower $550. push-
mower $90 941-626-3102
RIDER, Craftsman all wheel
steer, 15hp, 48" deck,
runs good, $350/ obo.
Yardman 21" mulcher/bag-
ger, $75. (941)-624-3754
or 258-5397
Riders & Push, satisfac-


tion guaranteed. $50 to
38 COLT Detective Special tion guaranteed. $50 to
w/trigger lock and cleaning $500.N(941Y2680917
kit. $400. 941-343-7863 WANTED-Any used mow-
44 Mag. S & W, Mod. 29, ers-Cash Possible-FREE
A" D .. I ik NI ( Pick-Up 941-623-6946


4 r- D .IIi L eI, New; ,! -
941-623-8204
Browning Rifle, Mod. 92,
44 Mag., 1st $575. Cash


6165 STORAGE SHEDS
/BUILDINGS


Takes It! (h41)-623-8204 8x12 TED SHED, one rear
C to C Single shot 20ga & window, great shape,
Braztech 223 $200 each, $950. 941-815-8649.
Savage93R17 scoped Build a Shed $1000 doors,
$225, Savage youth 221r windows, straps, etc $595.
$100 234-2901 Engle- or trade 941-626-3102
wood


Civil War, WWII Guns,
Swords, Daggers, etc.
Wanted. Paying up to
$900 for G.I. 45's &
German Lugers
(941)705-5145

FLORIDA CONCEALED
Weapons Permit Class
(941)697-1885

FULL SIZE AIR HOCKEY
TABLE, $550 new, steal
for $199 (941)-408-9012
LEARN TO SHOOT & CON-
CEALED CARRY CLASSES.
$69. 941-235-0278.
Remington 20 Guage,
Semi Auto. Mint Cond!
$525. 941-623-8204
Remington 243 w/
Leopold Scope. $650.
941-623-8204
Ruger GP-100 357mag SS
6 inch,new cond, $399
941-468-2823
RUGER SPI01 S.S. .357
MAG, $400 941-624-2421
S&W Mod.60 38 & S&W
Mod. 60-? 357 both Police
chief specials $500 each.
Others available. 234-
2901
Semi Auto Pistol Taurus
Millennium Pro, 2 mags
$350 941-493-2803
Springfield armory 1911-
Al 45 ACP Stainless $600
(941)-429-7918
Taurus 38 special, con-
cealed carry, 5 rounds,
revolver, model 85, multi
ultra light, titanium cyl. SS
frame, keyed hammer,
made in Brazil, exc. cond.
case & ammo incl. FL Lic.
Req.$450 941-629-9185
Taurus P.T. 945 .45 cal.
extra mag, Holster &
ammo exc cond. $450.
941-475-4242.

6135 BICYCLES/
TRICYCLES

10 Speed Mens Bike Pana-
sonic 27" $25. SOLD

6138 TOYS

Leap Frog Learning
Games, Console, Touch &
Learn Globe for 1st. &
2nd. Grades. $100 all.
Exc. cond. 941-286-5601

6145 POOL/SPA/
& SUPPLIES

POOL CLEANER,
inground, Haywood,
$225. (941)-875-9201
SPAS & MORE
No need to go out of town
BUY LOCAL


STORAGE, GARAGE,
TOOL & STEEL BLDGS.
* Trade-Ins Buy Used
* Fast Deliv.*
Instant Financing *
We Move Sheds *
NEW LOW PRICES!!
(941)-629-9955
SHED'S NOW in PC
11596 Kings Hwy. E
2nd New Location
12594 Tamiami Tr. PG
1.5 mi. S. Tuckers Grade
(941)-637-7411
Teds-workshop-shed
10x12 a/c insult, lights &
panel, Ig door $1300 /obo
9414754242

6170 BUILDING
SUPPLIES

74 HURRICANE CLIPS for
plywood (Plylox) $40; 27
boxes (100/box) Simpson
1/4x2-1/4 flat head con-
crete screws $125.
(941)-661-7612
BRAND NEW PGT WIN-
DOWS, Sliding glass doors
and French doors, selling
at cost. Call for sizes.
(941)-473-9600
Chain Link fence, 2' & 4'
gates, posts, hardware
$100 (941)-815-0247
CHAIN LINK FENCE
over 600', 5' tall, ready
for pick-up, $700. (941)
380-4247.
DESIGNER LAMINATED
FLOORING Never used
30% thicker. $.59 sq. ft.
Must sell 239-334-4839

ENERGY SAVING TITAN
TANKLESS WATER-
HEATERS Save
money Save space
$249.00 FACTORY
DIRECT PRICE!!!
www.gulfcoastenergysaver.co
m
(941)-492-5675

Sinks, 3 bathroom. 1
Kohler kitchen dbl white
$85 (941)-815-0247
TILE, blue ceramic,
13x13, 330SF, paid
$700, sell $300.
(941)-875-9201

6190 TOOLS/
MACHINERY

12K LP whole house gen-
erator, Guardian, never
installed $1400; 100 amp
Generac generator, auto
transfer switch 1/2 price
$150; GE 200 amp load
center $50. (941)-661-
7612


30 new spas in stock, cus- B&S Gen: 5250 running
tom spa covers, also solar Watts, 7350 starting W,
blankets. $1000 new, $450, never
WE BUY USED SPAS used. (941) 286-7299.
(941) 625-6600
U lPIlIX D ITX,


Swim Spa, complete
portable, never used,
with cover, full warranty.
Can deliver, $7,995
(727)-466-7065

6160 LAWN & GARDEN

1989 Ford 1220 diesel
tractor, 5' finish mower, 4'
rake, good cond. $2500.
(941)-740-1316
BOLENS 13 1100 17" cut,
gas, trimmer-edger, used
lx. $40 (941)-497-5045
Brand New, never used
38" cut riding mower
$700/obo (941)6974707
Craftsman 42" rider Runs
Good New battery $250
obo (941)429-2368
Craftsman LT 1000, 18HP,
42" cut, needs battery &
some motor work, runs
now, all other perfect
shape residential use
$200. OBO 941-628-9940


5000 watts, like new,
$375. (941)-875-9201
GENERATOR, B&S, 5500
watts, used IX, $400.
LADDER, Little Giant w/
tray, $190. 25' profession-
al ladder, $80. (941)-875-
0352
HVAC LEAK DETEC-
TORS Bacharach H 10PM
a/c refrigerant leak detec-
tor $200. Spectronics UV
Leak Detector. Both like
new. $55. 941-286-5601
LADDERS all Werner 12'
Fiverglass step ladder
$150. 16' heavy duty fold-
ing (Little Giant type)
$100. 28' extension
$150. All exc. 286-5601
MANFIELD R22 gauge set
30# tank R22 new cond.
both $75. 255-0048.
TABLE SAW, Delta, 9", 6
blades, exc. cond. 1st
$100. (941)-627-0227


6235 LIVESTOCK

ENGLISH RIDING
LESSONS, my horses
or yours. Training also
avail. (941)-423-6104
Reg. 14.2 Sorreo Blaze
QT. Horse, 13yrs. ropes,
trail rides, tack, fence
post, gate & trailer incl.
$2,500. (941)-629-0587


6220 OFFICE/BUSINESS
EQUIP. SUPPLIES

HUNDREDS OF Pre-
owned desks, files, chairs,
conf tables, workstations.
OFFICE OUTFITTERS
881 E Venice Ave., Venice
485-7015, 800-330-9215

6225 RESTAURANT
SUPPLIES

Commerical 12" slicer,
Anvil, Was $1500 new.
Asking $400
(941)-661-5780

6231 BIRDS

Parrot Outreach
Society
We will accept the bird
that you can no longer
care for. We also
adopt out to approved
homes. Small para-
keets and cockatiels
to large parrots.and
macaws.
Pam 941-815-0879
Patricia 575-7702

PARROT SALE
WE FINANCE!
Small Down,
Easy Payments
Take that sweet
Baby Macaw or
Cockatoo home
today!
941-475-1728


6232 CATS

Adoption to a good home
Tonkinese. Sable brown, 7
yrs old. Blue 6.5 yrs old.
Siamese, Rag doll 14wks
old. Call Barbara (941)-
497-6755

6233 DOGS

4 SHIH-TZU's, AKC males,
brown/white and black/
white $450 ea. 769-2119
AKC LAB PUPPIES
Ready for new homes
1ST shots & Health
Cert. 3 Black Females
$575 400-0632 OR
941-483-7941
Akita/:Lab Mix Puppy 10
weeks. Female, Adorable,
$75. (941)467-2009
Chihuahua puppies
Small/CKC, Health, 1st
shots. all colors, $400ea
(863)-773-6330
CKC Yorkie puppies, 9wks
Health papers, 1st shots.
Black & Gold, M/F $500ea
(863)-773-6330
Found-On Crewsville Rd.
male Beagle call to identify
863-990-5943

Group and puppy
classes starting
9-30-08

6 PM-6 :45 PM Puppy

7 PM-8 PM 6mo. & up

Best Friends in
conjunction with
EARS/PawZazz
offering classes for
the community

Call Dawn Penwell for
registration and
information

941-475-6305 or
941-391-1107

Pre registration
requested. Class
sizes are limited.

JACK RUSSELL PUPS
2 females, 8 wks, shots &
health certificate.
Super laid back! $450/ea
941-475-1728
LOVE PETS?
WANT TO MAKE
A DIFFERENCE?
VOLUNTEER AT
EARS Animal
Rescue Sanctuary.
CALL US AT
(941) 475-0636
MINI DASHUND pup, 3 mo.
Red/long hair. $350.
(941)-204-2411
Poodle, Female. 6 mos.
White. Cage included.
$500. (941)-764-6082
SHIH-TZU Puppies, 9 wks,
Vet Checked, $350-$450
941-2040673 or 3800054
TOY Yorkie Pups,
CKC Registered, 1st
Shots, Health Cert.
$800. 941-889-7830


knives, swords, weapons,
military & fire dept, +ciga-
rette lighters. Coins & Gold
(941)-412-9391
AUTOS WANTED!
Let me take the hassle
out of selling your car.
Cash Offered Today'
Call Mike 941-713-2277
A COLLECTOR BUYING
Old Fishing Lures,
Rods, Reels. 941-743-
9114 I PAY THE MOST!


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6236 PET SUPPLIES
& SERVICES

150 gal fish tank w/stand
& 50 gal. filteration
Reduced $400.875-1655
AQUARIUM, Saltwater,
75 Gal. w/accessories &
cabinet stand. $100.
(941)-525-4680
HORSE stalls avail, for
rent, tack room, water,
elec., on 8 acres. Lots of
grass. Punta Gorda (941)-
468-7206

6250 APPLIANCES

$40 SERVICE CALL The
Areas most trusted Appli-
ance Repair Service, serving
PC, N.P. EngI, Venice. We
can fix iti 941473-9484
2ND HAND TREASURE
Stoves $95+ Refrig $125+
Washers $110+ Dryers $95+

big fridge $350 freezer $235.
W/D set $249 delivered.
Dryer $90 washer $155 941-
626-3102
DRYER, $50, Ref., $50
(941)-624-0593
Fridge, stainless steel S X
S, 26 cu. ft. good cond.
$500, (941)-623-2405
FRIGIDAIRE HD stackable
washer/dryer, like new,
$295. 941-815-8649.
Frigidaire Side x Side, SS,
3 yrs. new. Pd. $2800. 1st
$500. takes it. Exc. Cond!
941-623-8204
FRIGIDAIRE stainless: full
set, 4 pcs. 2 years new,
$1400. 941-815-8649.
LG Front load Washer and
Dryer too large for our new
house. $999.00
Punta Gorda 941-575-
7689
Oven, GE electric w/hood,
almond color, lyr. old. $75
(941)-875-9227
REEM A/C outside unit, 3
ton, 10 seer, 5 yrs. old,
heat pump, like new,
$300. 941-255-1066.

bREF.,Kenmore, side-
door, nice cond.
$300/obo. (941)-624-
3754 or 258-3598

Refrigerator, full size dbl
door w/ice & water. $150
(941)-661-5780
STOVE Frigidaire white
magic top, 5 burner, used
twice, exc. cond. $350
627-4245
WASHERS/DRYERS
$139. each or
$270. Set
1 Year Warranty.
941-766-0226
WASHER & DRYER, good
cond. white $150 for both.
(941)-286-5601
Ken Washer& Dryer $100ea
* Upright Freezer $85
* GE Range $100
*Refridg $125
(941)-492-6698
WASHER, Maytag Neptune
front load, Model
MAH3000AWW, white,
works OK or use for parts.
$200/obo. 941- 628-
5641
WASHER/DRYER GE, May-
tag white $125 for the
pair, new braided hoses.
627-4245

6260 MISCELLANEOUS

**Fresh FLORIDA
Jumbo SHRIMP
ARRIVING NOW @ $7/
LB & UP 941-623-2100
Anvil $75, Tablesaw $99,
Sawzall $50, Comp Desk
$75, call 323-5863
BUYING Household misc.,
collectibles, jewlery entire
garage sales, etc. Call for
info. (941)-875-3442
Commercial clothing
racks, new, satin chrome
finish, 24" W adj to 75" H.
200 avail @ $20 ea. or
3/$50. (941)-637-3822
GeneratorColeman Camp
1850 watt, used lx! $275.
(941)-627-0227
SEWING MACHINE, Ken-
more. Loaded! Like new!
$130. (941)-408-4625
WANTED: INDUSTRIAL OR
HEAVY DUTY sewing mach-
ine. (941)-497-6264 aft 6

6270 WANTED TO
BUY/TRADE

A COLLECTOR BUYING
wristwatches & pocket
watches, working or not,
jewelry, collectables





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7000 7040 CHEVROLET 7070 FORD
S2005 FOCUS ZX-4, SE,
MA arloW dr, Auto, 52K, new tires
Priced to go! $7,995
(Werner 941)-575-7843 dlr
2007 ChevyCobalt GENE GORKAN
Nice Economy Car,
A/C, Auto & More. "9PREEB,"
TRANSPORTATION $8c' ,A95more P T O
(941)-639-3175 PUNTa GOUDA
marlowwerner.com 2005 FORD MUSTANG
2 DR. COUPE, LTHR.
7020 BUICK l rlow SWEET! $10,990.
09/19/08 Werner www.genegormans.com

GENEGORMN 2008 Chevy Cobalt
"PREMlEB" A/C, Auto & More. Low -sifi
PUTA GORDA Miles $12,900
Pu0iBAU GOE (941)-639-3175 Enter your classified ad onlin
2005 BUICK REN- marlowwerner.com and pay with your credit card
DEZVOUS CXL, LTHR., Its fast, easy, and convenient
3RD ROW! $12,990. Go to sun-herald.corn/class
941-639-7300 7050 CHRYSLER fieds
www.genegormans.com Fast Convenient Easy


Marlow

Werner
2006 Buick LaCrosse,
Loaded, Low Miles
$13,400
(941)-639-3175
marlowwerner.com

Marlow

Werner
2006 Buick Lucerne
Loaded low Miles
$18,995
(941)-639-3175
marlowwerner.com

7030 CADILLAC
1998 Deville Concours
80k mi, NorthStar, White
$6495/obo (941)475-9826
2002 DeVille, 62K mi.
loaded, exc. cond. $8550
(941)-979-6234
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2002 PT Cruiser, runs
great, 941-391-2394
North Port $8000.

GENE GORMAN
11"FAMILY"
PT. CHARLOTTE
2004 PT CRUISER 2.4
TURBO CONV.,GO
TOPLESS! $13,990.
941-625-2141
www.genegormans.com
2006 Sebring Convt. Tour-
ing Ed. Only 22K mi.
Loaded, priced to go!
$13,695. 575-7843 dlr

7060 DODGE
2005 Dodge Dakota ST
red, cruise contr, CD play-
er, 20,971 mi, mint cond,
$16,000 (941) 628-5618
2008 Avenger V6 25MPG
10K mi Sunroof, Auto
$17,005 (941)441-8604

7070 FORD


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1985 MUSTANG 5.0
1989 Camaro V-6, 5 spd, coupe AT AC fuel exhaust.
Runs Good, needs work 351w also avail. $4000
$700 obo 941-623-2528 obo. 941-769-4260.
1997 GEO Metro LSI, air, 1991 Must Conv, 4 cyl,
auto, CD, 154K, many new runs good, needs new
parts, $1800/obo. (941)- top,$1200/obo 941-626-
875-9201 0760


2000 Corvette, 2 tops Auto
81K mi All the extras
$14,900/obo941-6280735
2003 Corvette Ann. Con-
vertible 18k mi., Maroon,
Heads up display! Loaded.
after 6pm 863-993-1015
$25,000 OBO
2003 SS Monte Carlo,
loaded, nice, V6, 39K,
$11,000. 941426-9964
2004 Impala LS 1 owner
loaded, leather, new tires,
garage low mi $11,800
941488-8868
2005 Corvette conv 6
speed mag. met. red,
cashmere int. 31t package,
corsa exh nose bra tinted
glass molded paint protec-
tors 22 k mi NADA $ 41,
370. asking $39,900 obo
697-5741


1996 Thunderbird LX V8,
Drk Red/grey 136K mi A/C
All Power, Runs good.
Great interior $1500 obo
(941)-473-3064 after
12pm (Engl)
1997 Crown Vic Police
Car 8 cyl Auto A/C 92K mi
Great cond. $1900 obo
(941)-302-0338

GENEGOEMAN
"PREMIER"
PD -TA GORDA
2002 FORD FOCUS,
ALL PWR., AUCTION
PRICING! $5,990.
941-639-7300
www.genegormans.com
2004 MUSTANG 24K mi,
Warr until 2011,$14,495
/obo (941)-475-9826


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7080 JEEP
1978 AMX Very Rare, Orig
paint $2995 Best time 5-
6pm (941)-426-8166
NEED CASH?
Have A Garage
Sale!
1995 Jeep Grand Chero-
kee, 6 Cyl., Auto, AC,
Stereo. Nice! $1,800. 941-
255-0097 Dealer

GENE GORMAN
"PREMIER"
PUNTA GORDA
2003 JEEP WRAN-
GLER,AUTO, COLD AC,
RUGGED! $12,990.
941-639-7300
www.genegormans.com
57no I CVLEo


7110 OLDSMOBILE
1998 Cutlass Supr. 6
cyl Auto A/C 90K mi 1
owner. Nice Cond Must
sell $2375 obo (941)-
468-1489

7130 PONTIAC
1997 Bonneville 40th
Anniversary Edition. 1


PRO-POWER
AUTO SALES
(941) 627-8822
USED SATURN SALES
PARTS & SERVICE
"THE SATURN GUYS"
03 VUE Bronze..... $7,495
02 LW300 Wagon. $8,595
02 SW2 Wagon......$5295
02 SL1 Sedan...... $5,295
01 SL2 Sedan...... $5,295
00 SL2 Sedan...... $2,995
01 SC2 Coupe...... $5,295
99 SC2 Coupe...... $3,695
98 SC2 Coupe...... $3,695
98 SC1 Coupe...... $2,995

7140 MISC. DOMESTIC
AUTOS

Police Impounds for Sale!
95 Honda Accord $500!
93 Acura Legend $500!!
For listings
Call (800)366-9813
Ext 9271.

7160 HONDA


IUO0J L-AUb
1993 Accord, looks & runs
2003 LEXUS GX470 SUV great! 180k, moving,
Media Cnter gps, tow pkg $2500 (941)-258-1957
$16,500 (941)-391-4014 1997 ACCORD LX, 4 dr.
7100 MERCURY Auto, 4 cyl. 98,000 mi.
Needs nothing. $4,995.
1994 Mercury Grand Mar- (941)-575-7843 dlr
quis LS, fully loaded, 1 2004 CMC 2Dr., Black,
senior owner, 49K orig. includes vertical doors.
miles, leather, all original. 62k miles, Awesome
One of a kind. $2,500 Cond $8900/obo(941)-
(941)-255-0097 Dealer 391-0485


1999 Sable SW Clean 98K
mi, all options. $3700
(941)475-5081
2003 Merc. Sable, 84K,
pristine, new tires, loaded,
extras. $6,200 obo. Must
sell illness. (941)-628-
0452

7110 OLDSMOBILE
1994 Olds Eighty Eight.
140k miles. Runs great.
Minor front bumper dam-
age. $800/obo. Call for
apt. 941-268-8624


2006 CIVIC LX 4DR,
Black, PW/PL, CD, AC,
25k miles, $10,600.
(717)-314-6443

7163 HYUNDAI
2004 For the young at
heart this is your chance to
own a repossessed
Tiburon GT LTD, all power,
V6, w/auto & shiftronic
trans. Tilt & slide sun roof,
leather seats & much
more. 73K. Your price
$6,800. (941)-624-0603


7163 HYUNDAI 7210 TOYOTA


GENE GORMAN
"PREMIER"
PUTA GORDA
2006 HYUNDAI SANTA
FE LTD, 1 OWNER.
FACT. WARR! $12,490.
941-639-7300
www.genegormans.com


GENE GORMAN
FAMILY "
PT. CHARLOTTE
2002 RAV 4, AUTO,
4 CYL. GREAT MPG!
SPORTY! $9,900.
941-625-2141
www.genegormans.com


7177 KIA
2004 Kia Optima LX, 4 dr.,
5 spd., All Pwr. 37k GAS -
SAVER. Roy 941-916-
2842 Agent

7200 NISSAN
2002 MAXIMA SE, exc. all
power, Nissan svcd.
$6850. 941-575-8229.
2004 SENTRA, 4 cyl,
5 spd, 4 dr, 52K mi.
Asking $7,995.
(941)-575-7843 dir

GENE GORMAN
11"FAMILY"
PT. CHARLOTrE
2005 NISSAN ALTIMA
S, GREAT GAS Ml!
SWEET! $13,990.
941-625-2141
www.genegormans.com


7208 SUZUKI

GENE GORMAN
11"FAMILY"
PT. CHARLOTrE
2007 XL7, 3RD ROW,
ONLY 16K Ml!
BRAND NEW! $13,990.
941-625-2141
www.genegormans.com

7210 TOYOTA
1991 Toyota Celica GT,
convertible, stick, 4 cyl.
2.2L, a/c, new JVC radio
$2,200, (941)-627-4727
1996 Toyota Camry LE
Mod, 75K mi, gar. kept,
$5800. (941) 916-0380.


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7250 ANTIQUES/
COLLECTIBLES

1978 Cadillac El
Dorado Biarritz. 26,000
original miles White on
white leather.
Pristine car. $10,500.
941- 286 -9543
WANTED: MODEL T FORD
PARTS PRE-1950 CAR
PARTS. LITERATURE,
LICENSE PLATES, AUTO-
MOBILIA (941)408-9601
C1ASIFE


owner Leather, loaded, 3.8,
auto, 100k miles, Nice NEED AH
cond. must sell $2795/obo Uarlow
941-68-1489 W erner

7135 SATURN 7175 JAGUAR 2004 Toyota Scion XB,
SlAir, Auto & More.
$10,995
GENE GORMAN M farlOW (941)-639-3175
"PRE ER" Werner marlowwerner.com
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SHARP! $11,990. Only $9,995
941-639-7300 (941)-639-3175 CLASSIFIED
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PREMIERE"
PTA GORDA GENE GORMAN
2005 NISSAN SENTRA, PREFERR"
ALL PWR! AUCTION PNTA GORDA
PRICING! $8,990. 2005 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
941-639-7300 SR5, 3RD ROW, DVD.
www.genegormans.com ONLY 38K Ml! $16,990.


7250 ANTIQUES/
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ning cars/trucks, honest,
top $$$ paid. Call me first
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#1 Top $$ Paid
For our CARS
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(941)-626-9120
1983 Ford Dually PU,
$1,000 obo.
(941)-626-4985
1990 Crown Vic LX 96k
Great Cond. Ice Cold AC,
BIk $1200 941-661-9909
1994 Chevrolet Corsica.
Runs &drives. Very
dependable. No AC. $700
FIRM. Englewood
941-270-7371


7252 BUDGET BUYS
1995 Mercury Cougar,
Good Work Car! Cold. AC!
61k mi. $995 941-255-
0097 Dealer
2000 Ford Escort ZX2,
Auto, AC, 80k mi. Gas
Saver! $1200. 941-255-
0097 Dealer
2001 Ford F150, V-6, a/t,
a/c, 200k mi, runs good
$1850obo 941-270-1073

7260 AUTOS WANTED

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(941)-65-0-5785
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ANY YEAR OR MAKE
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7515
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with title!
941-575-4008
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For Your CARS
& TRUCKS
(941)-627-3363
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top $$$ paid. Call me first
or last. 941-258-4472.

7270 AUTO PARTS/
ACCESSORIES
1986 4.3 Fuel Injected V-6
Chevy engine,incl radiator
$500. 941-637-3731


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7270 AUTO PARTS/
ACCESSORIES
1984-1987 & 1990
Corvette wheels & tires.
Make offer
(941)-240-6036
AMP'S 1600watt 2 chan-
nel, diesel audio, $60 760
watt Pioneer, 2 channel,
used 10 min. $80 Works!!!!


7300 TRUCKS/
PICK-UPS
1997 F-350 XLT, looks &
runs good, new tires.
$7500. 941-629-6820.
1999 CHEVY 1500 LS, 6
cyl, Auto, 100K. Loaded.
Runs new. Great Price.
$4,995. 575-7843 dlr


941-916-5053 GENE GORIAN
LADDER RACKS, for pick- JDn
up truck "Hauler" like new
$100. 941-286-5601 PUNTAGOEDA
Strong 350 Custom Flat 2003 DODGE DAKOTA
Bed. Pull anything 4wd CREW CAB 4X4.
Chevy Truck (75) Cab TOUGH! $11,990.
needs restored. New Dual 941-639-7300
Exhaust. $750 www.genegormans.com
(941)468-0871
TIRE: P235 75R 15 on GENEGOREAN
rim, NEW never hit the "PREEER"
road. $100. 286-5601 PUNTA GORDA
Toolbox, Silver, fits Ford 2003TOYOTA TACOMA,
F150 bed, 16" deep, dou- CREW CAB.
ble side locks w/keys, like AUCTION PRICING!
new $75. OBO 941-628- $13,990.
9940 941-639-7300
www.genegormans.com
7290 VANS 2004 Chevy Silverado,
Conversion ext. cab, V8, auo, P/W,
1992 FORD Conversion P/L cruise, CD, great
Van, hi top, new tires, Nice! condo 107K mi., $6500
$1650 (941)626-3102 (941)-916-0069
1994 Dodge 1 ton Maxi 2004 Ford Ranger, exc.
Extended van 5.2, New cond. Auto, AMFM, cold
tires. $1200 5444431 air, 40K, $8300. (941)-
1996 CHEVY VAN 30 255-0319


w/cage, shelves & roof
rack. Nice! Runs great.
$2500. 941-268-5067.
1997 DODGE RAM 1500,
17k mi on new eng.
$1995. (941)497-6754
1997 Ford w/cage, cold
air, new tires, runs great
$2000/obo 941-716-2142
1999 Chev Astro Cargo
6cyl Auto A/C 108K mi
Great Cond. $3900 obo
941-350-1251
1999 Ford Windstar LX,
Cold A/C, Auto, Clean,
109K mi. $3500 941-
650-6774
2000 Chrysler Grand Cara-
van, 67K orig. Very clean.
Loaded. $4900. Bob 763-
0231
2000 Dodge Caravan, 5
Door, V6, Auto, AC,
Stereo, $2,000. 941-255-
0097 Dealer
2001 Mazda MPV LX, 5 dr,
V6, Fully Loaded. Nice
Condition! $3500. 941-
255-0097 Dealer
2003 FORD Work Van, 91k
mi. PW, PB, AC, Best offer
over $4,000. (941)-629-
3715
2005 Ford E-150
A/C P/W P/DL P/S
Ex Mech Cond
98K $5900 626-5558
2008 Hyundai Entourage
Limited, loaded with all
options, 5400 miles, must
sell. $29,700 or best
offer, balance of 10 year
warranty. Gold w/tan int.
Tel. 941-875-3359
7300 TRUCKS/
PICK-UPS
1990 Chevy 8' Bed, good
work truck, 6 cyl AC $995
(941)-302-8777
1992 FORD Ranger XLT,
extra cab, AC, custom top-
per, runs good, extra set
custom wheels & tires.
$2200. 626-6904.
1994 NISSAN 4cyl 5 spd,
Nissan serviced, mint.
$3650. 941-575-8229.
1997 Dodge 1/2 Ton SLT,
V8, auto, 108k,must see,
$4500. 941-627-0227
1997 DODGE 1500 Ext
cab, V8, auto, exc cond
$3200/obo (941)-828-8852


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2005 DODGE RAM 1500
auto, A/C, 6 cylinder, 50K
mi. $8500. 625-2288.
2006 DODGE 2500, 4 dr,
Diesel, 40K, Loaded. Auto.
Looks & runs new!
$22,495. 575-7843 dlr



2006 HONDA RIDGELINE,
RTL, black, 39K, NAV,
moon roof, very cln
$19,500 (941)493-5757
2007 Chev Silverado Reg
cab. 27K mi V6 Auto A/C
New tires/wheels Average
trade $14K Asking
$11,900 (941)496-9793
2007 CHEVY 3/4 Ton Ext.
Cab, New Body Style!
Diesel LT Pckg. $28,500.
941-2864599
2007 FORD F-150 SUPER
CAB FX2, HEAVILY
OPTIONED 3200 MILES,
BLACK/BLACK LEATHER
UNDER FACTORY WAR-
RANTY $22,500
941-488-8844


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7300 TRUCKS/
PICK-UPS
2007 Toyota Tundra SS
Series, 5.7L 22.5K mi
exc cond. $18,900
941.628.8250
7305 SPORT UTILITY/
VEHICLES
1989 FORD BRONCO,
runs. $500 or best offer.
Call 941-875-0258.
2000 Chevrolet Blazer 4x4
only 75k, 4dr. V6, auto,
A/C, pwr. windows /doors,
cruise. $4,595 941-380-
1705

Marlow
Werner
2004 Chevy Tracker
Loaded Really Nice.
$9,995
(941)-639-3175
marlowwerner.com
2005 Ford Explorer XLT -
Like new, loaded, leather,
3rd row seat, exc. condi-
tion! Just turned 20,000
miles. $12,900 (941)
505-5747
7310 4 X 4'S

GENE GORMAN
FAMILY"
FT. CHARLOTE
2001 CHEVY BLAZER,
V6, AUTO, 2 DR.
RUGGED! $6,990.
941-625-2141
www.genegormans.com
2002 GMC YUKON, SLT
Pkg. 4x4, loaded. 3rd row
seats. Exc. cond. New
tires. 94K mi. White,
leather. $9500 obo. (941)-
650-1192

7320 AVIATION
Airplane Hanger Condo
60x7Osf, $334,000. Call
Larry Bailie (239)-821-
8027 Florida Foundation
Realty, LLC.

7330 BOATS-POWERED
$$ CASH PAID $$
For Your Boat or Yacht.
Any Size or Price. Will
Come To You.
(941)626-9075
09/19/08


7330 BOATS-POWERED
12' Fiberglass boat. Gener-
ator SH 3500 DSE, elec.
start. $250ea. Both exc.
cond. 941-204-7521
14' CAROLUINA Skiff '02
Yam. 60,trailer, exc. cond
$3650. 941-815-8649.
14' V-Hull, 10 h.p. John-
son, trailer, many extras.
$1,000 (941)-286-2421
16' Bass Tracker CC, boat,
trailer & extras $1,000.
(941)-286-2421
16' center console Mar-
itime Skiff, 70hp Yamaha,
bimini top, exc. cond.
$4900. Punta Gorda. 609-
290-6802
160 KEY LARGO 2006
50HP Yamaha, Breakaway
trailer, top & extras.
$8500. 941-764-1710.
19' 2003 POLAR, CC,
115 Yamaha 4-Stroke, Lift
Stored w/ Only
58 hrs! Full Electronics.
Selling to Settle Estate.
$14,300. 941-639-4631
ADVERTISE
In
The Classifieds!
19' BAYLINER Trophy CC,
DF, FF, WT, '97 150 Mer-
cury, elec. winch, new
cover. $4200. 629-6820.


7330 BOATS-POWERED
1960 14FT ALUM BOAT
35HP MOTOR TRAILER
OVER $1,600 IN NEW
PARTS IN LAST YEAR
$1,200 OBO 941 627
3627
20' 2007 STARCRAFT
PONTOON 50 Horse 4
stroke yamaha hi thrust
, livewell, AM/FM stereo,
CD, Trailer $11,200/obo
941-426-2125
CASH
TODAY
For Your Boats
& Jet Skis
(941)-268-7516


BUY IT! 12' Skiff, $225.obo deliv-
SELL IT! ery available. 941-223-
FIND IT! 9483
SUN CLASSIFIED. NEED CASH?
21' Proline 1988, CC,
1995 Evinrude 200 h.p. on Have A Garage
bracket, fully loaded with
extras, runs exc. 1999 Sale!
Perf. alum. trailer. $8,500
(941)-639-8308 15' ALUMINUM skiff + trlr,
1 of a kind, needs finishing.
30' Searay 1980, twin $500 (941)488-6435
330hp Mercruisers, 12'
beam, GPS, stand up 1996 ELECTRIC 13'6"
shower, ref., dining area, deck boat $749; 17'
many extras. This boat Cobia, 55 Suzuki w/trlr.
inside & outside runs & Will separate. $1499; 16'
looks like a 2 yr old boat. GT 160 Glastron, no motor
Super clean, no damage. $990; New bimini top
$26,500. 941-204-0441 $150. (941)408-9012


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7330 BOATS-POWERED


Boat Donations wanted
to support Clearwater
Marine Aquarium. Tax
Deductable (727)
409-6282 ext. 235
TO ADVERTISE
IN THE
BOATER'S
BARGAINS
IN WATERLINE
CALL DEBBIE,
941-206-1200
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MARINE ENGINES
KAYAKS & CANOES
I SALES, RENTAL,
EQUIP. LARGEST
SELECTION IN
1998, 90 h.p. Evinrude, SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
new water pump & carb. ESTERO RIVER
kits. $1,200, (941)-637- (239) 992-4050
0283 or 941-626-6004
2001 8hp Johnson motor, 7341 TRAILER
new cond. $1,000 obo. & ACCESSORIES
(941)-743-2023
16' Enclosed trailer Dual
axle $2400 obo
(941)-313-6642
R EOI NEEDAJOB?
twin 2001 YAMAHA 150 CHECK THE
HPDI 220 original hours ( CLASSIFIEDS!
with controls and fuel man- 17' Flatbed Trailer, Tandem
agement. FLAWLESS Axle, Great Shape!! $400.
$8500 941-270-7432 SOLD!
1997 16' Rocket Premier
7336 BOAT STORAGE/ Galvanized Tilt Trailer, Very
DOCKING good cond, for flats or
skiff boats $400.
BOAT LIFT, aluminum, 941-623-6266
10,000 Ibs, $1,400. 6x10 Cargo trailer, ramp &
(941) 347-8412. side door, roof vent, spare
DEEP WATER BOAT tire, used 4 times, $2,100.
SLIPS Englewood 25-60' (941)-637-7783
$9FT/IMIO
941-270-1449 6x12 Road Force Covered
Cargo Trailer. Great cond.
7338 MARINE SUPPLY $1200obo (941)474-
& EQUIP.
BOAT TRAILERS
DAVITS 2 sets: electric 2K Continental & First Load.
Ib $450, manual 1000 lb. Discount Pricing.
$250. 941-815-8649. 17marinellc.com





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7341 TRAILER
& ACCESSORIES

NEW AND USED OPEN
& Enclosed Utility, Boat,
Car Haulers and Dump
Trailers. Trailer Hitches
and Wiring. TWO-MOR-
ROW'S TRAILER SALES,
ENGL, FL. 941-460-
9700
NEW BOAT TRAILERS AT
Dealer Cost. Credit Cards
Accepted. WEST COAST
TRAILER (941)698-9902






NEW PRE-OWNED
Cargo Utility
Repairs Tires Hitches
(941)-833-2200
RESCUE TECH
SALES & SERVICE

7360 CYCLES/MOPEDS/
SCOOTERS

07Yam. T.W. 200CC.
Endro 3200 mi. Blue /
White 58 mpg. Street
Legal. Like New $2850
o.b.o. 941-505-8573
1982 Honda Nighthawk CB
750 SC Does not Run
$500 (941)-735-6490
1982 Yamaha XS650, runs
good, $1100/obo. (941)-
315-3960
1997 Kawasaki Vulcan
500cc low mi, exc, Xtrs
$1900 (941) 639-0567
1997 KAWASAKI Vulcan
classic 1500, low mi, exc
$3000 (941)485-6685
2000 Harley Davidson
Ultra Classic 14,500 mi.,
88" motor, black, mint!
$5K in extras, lowered 2".
Stage 1 chip, Vance &
Hines exhaust $10,000/
obo, *SOLD**
2002 HONDA REBEL 250cc
Less than 3k miles, great
gas saver $1999.
(941)-270-1382
2003 Yamaha YZ 125 Dirt
bike. Like new $1600 Go-
Kart, Carter, 6.5hp Seat-
belt, new tires, roll cage
etc. Great Cond Paid
$1500. Sacrafice $550
(941)-426-7837
2006 HD Soft Tail Her-
itage, fully loaded, new
tires, all tuned up w/oil
change. Very clean.
$14,500. 941-875-4677.


7360 CYCLES/MOPEDS/
SCOOTERS

2007 KAWASAKI Vulcan
500cc, 2000 mi. very
clean.$4500 Cell 941-
875-4677.
2007 SUZUKI DL1000,
V Strom, 4K mi., Like
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A look at the ethics of recreational poaching


In a recent conversa-
tion with a few
friends who had a
great summer fishing
the local beaches for
snook, the topic of
keeping snook out of
season came up. "Get
this: I watched fisher-
men catch small,
obviously undersized,
snook off a local beach
and immediately cart
them still flopping -
to their beach houses.
And this was during the
closed season." He then
promptly dismissed the
illegal act because they
were obviously tourists
and didn't know better.
"I tried to explain that
snook were out of
season, but they looked
at me as if I was speak-
ing a different lan-
guage." I asked if he
called the 1-888-404-
FWCC (3922) the
number to report
violations to report
them and he just shook
his head no. "By the
time an officer could get
here, I'm afraid all the
evidence would be
gone," was his excuse.
This, apparently, is a
relatively common
occurrence and not just
from our local beaches,
and not just during the
closed season. I know
that snook season
opened on September 1,
but marginally "short"
snook are still being
poached. A few years ago
I wrote a column about
what I call recreational
poaching the unethi-
cal practice of keeping
undersized fish and
would like to revisit parts
of that column.
One would be hard-
pressed to find anyone
who doesn't agree that
poaching game and
gamefish is a vile and
despicable act, especial-
ly if it's for personal
gain. We often read


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about poaching rings
busted for their various
crimes, some in Florida,
and are appropriately
appalled.
Yet many of us look
the other way when
small-time recreational
poaching occurs right
under our noses. Some
of us actually believe
there is no harm in it
and may even be their
God-given right. You've
all heard someone or
another call the closed
season for snook the
"catch-and-filet" season.
And, I'm afraid, many of
you have no qualms
about participating in it.
Historically, poaching
was a form of hunting or
fishing unique to the
poor, especially during
times when large
landowners or nobility
reserved the right of
hunting or fishing for
themselves. They owned
the land, the rivers and
the lakes; therefore they
owned all the game
residing there. The poor
would poach game or
fish as a way of sustain-
ing their families, often
risking penalties that
included death. A
peasant was far more
likely to kill the lord's
deer than protect his
land. It became a way of
life for many and in a
way, a method of
"sticking it to the man"
and preserving a sense
of dignity.
Today, I'm afraid, the
same thinking occurs.
The "no one is going to


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Thoughts on Alaska
Ask Capt. Ralph
CAPT. RALPH ALLEN
Alaska and Florida, in spite
of being at meteorological
;r and geographical opposite
-extremes in the USA, do
have much in common.The
t two states rely heavily on
tourism, both have a
relatively short busy
season, and both attract
visitors who are interested
in outdoor activities.

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tell me I can't keep this
snook" attitude an
arrogant sense of pride
- prevails in many
circles. While most
sportsmen obey and
respect the laws, some
even go so far as to
lobby for more restric-
tive laws, and many
detest them. Some don't
break the laws with
intentional malice; they
just do it.
On numerous occa-
sions, I poled clients
along mangrove shore-
lines and discovered
obviously undersized
snook carcasses lying on
the bottom with the
filets removed. And I
watched as anglers
placed every trout they
caught in their coolers,
disregarding the legal
limit. I was told to "mind
my own business" when
I approached and
informed them of their
illegal act. I did place a
call to the authorities
and reported their
activity, but that was


much later when I could
get to a phone. I never
did learn of the results.
How many of you have
ever been placed in this
awkward situation?
You're fishing with a few
friends and an out-of-
season or undersized
fish is caught that has
been severely injured in
the process. It's reason-
able to assume the fish
will die and your buddy
says, "I might as well
keep it; it's going to die
anyway." Do you simply
agree and forget about
it? Do you make a fuss
and force him to return
it to the water? Or do
you simply ignore it? I'm
sure most of us would
ignore it and if it contin-
ues to be a problem,
simply stop fishing with
him. I no longer fish


with certain individuals
because of this very
same thing.
We all know anglers
willing to take an extra
fish or two or one
oversized or undersized
fish and have looked the
other way. We all know
folks who fish from their
private docks and cook
up whatever they catch,
regardless of seasons,
sizes and species. Yet we
tolerate this abuse and
tacitly condone its
practice. We take a "no
harm, no foul" attitude.
But the bottom line is
that this is a form of
poaching and poaching
steals the opportunity of
catching fish from the
rest of us. No one would
tolerate a friend stealing

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Outdoor Adventures G.B. KNOWLES
Conserving snook on the dinner table . . .

Tournament Bassin' GREG BARTZ
An eight-hour charter trip in Maui ...... .

Paddle Sports GENE KINGERY
The reds are coming, the reds are coming! .

The Fumbling Fisherman TOM JOHNSON
Clutter is a necessary evil for fishermen . .

Sailing Away WILL WHITE
Anna Tunnicliffe wins gold in a thriller . . .

Fly Fishing CAPT. ROD WALINCHUS
Tournament and casting stations ....... .

Boating Safety BILL HEMPEL
Tide knowledge needed for fun on the water


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Conserving snook on the dinner table


On September 1,
the harvest for
snook reopened
with a bang. Suddenly
and for the first time in
many years, anglers are
finally able to take
home their one-fish
limit while enjoying
and releasing scores of
snook that are under or
over the slot size.
That has a lot of
anglers out there
looking for a snook
dinner and just as
many who consider
this unsporting and
would prefer catch-
and-release for all fish.
Both have a point.
But I don't think we
need to feel guilty
about keeping a few
snook. The season is
already closed for six
months out of the year
and snook have the
most restrictive bag
and size limits of any
fish in the U. S. How-
ever, there are ways
that the vast army of
snook anglers can
utilize more of the
snook to increase the
use of this fish.
Snook are generally
considered one of the
best eating of fish. In
reality, they aren't
much different from
grouper in taste and
texture. But the severe
restrictions on snook
and the fact that you
cannot buy them give
them an artificial value
beyond cost.
Meanwhile, tight
limits and conservation
ethics dictate that
recipes should use as
much of this fish as
possible. One of the
best ways to do this is


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to clean and eat the
throat and bellies of
the snook.
Because snook are
such lean fish, the meat
of their belly is very
good. Snook have
virtually no fat and their
bellies are just as snow
white as the fillets.
To prepare snook
bellies all you have to
do is to skin the bellies
(most people cut out
the bony bellies and
discard them). Since the
bellies are full of bones
you have to cook them
to get rid of the bones.
I like to take the
skinless bellies and put
them in a pot with
salted water and a crab
boil mix. You can also
add beer or wine to
the pot.
Anyway, you bring
the pot to a boil and
cook the fish for about
15 minutes. Then the
bellies are drained and
allowed to cool.
Once cool, you can
easily strip the meat
from the large bones.
By using your fingers,
you can also pick out
any small bones.
What you have left is
boneless, skinless
snook meat, perfect
for making snook
salad, certainly a meal
fit for a king.


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To make snook salad
you can just use your
favorite tuna or chicken
salad recipe. I add finely
chopped onion and
celery and mayonnaise.
Since the boiled belly
meat can dry out, I also
add a little olive oil.
Another snook
product that is often
wasted is the back-
bone. Once the snook
is filleted you can cut
the head and tail off of
the backbone and you
will have the perfect
makings of seafood


chowder.
To make chowder all
you need to do is put
the backbones in a pot
with celery, onions,
carrots, bay leaves and
maybe some of that
crab boil.
I like to cook my
backbones for about
30-50 minutes or until
the vegetables get soft
and release their juices.
After the vegetables are
soft, you simply strain
this cooking liquid off
and use it for a base for
any kind of seafood


chowder.
The bones of any
fish will make good
chowder. But with all
the pressure on snook
these days, it makes
sense to use as much
of that one-snook
limit as possible.
You can use the
snook belly meat in
your chowder and you
will get a family meal
out of what you used to
throw away.
It's open season
again and the snook
are out there. With all


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fish, there is no reason
to feel guilty about
eating one. But it just
makes sense to use as
much of a one-snook
limit as possible.
This September you
might just get a chance
to do that, as a bumper
crop of linesiders
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September 18,2008


An eight-hour charter trip in Maui
- / _ /


The guys were
right the eight-
hour fishing
charter is definitely the
one to take. You get out
farther, you see more
beautiful sights of
Lanai, and you catch
more fish. I never knew
how beautiful saltwater
fish could look until we
boated a couple of
mahi mahi.
The morning started
out similar to our six-
hour charter, everyone
gathering at the back of
the Timster's boat,
getting a brief speech
on what was expected
of them as far as
boarding and stowing
their gear, then getting
aboard and preparing
to head out around the
island of Lanai. Lanai
lies to the west of Maui
and we were going to
go around the south
side of the island.
We powered real hard
for about an hour.
Timster slowed the
boat to trolling speed
and Peter set the lines
out to see if we could
locate a marlin while
we headed out to the
buoys that were locat-
ed on the far side of
Lanai. As we trolled, I
couldn't help but be
awed by the shoreline
of Lani. There were
bluffs that reached
2,000 feet into the air.
Behind the bluffs were
mountains/volcanoes
that reached over 8,000
feet in elevation. It was
beautiful. I only wish I
could share all of the
pictures we took from
the boat with you. It
was a true paradise.
Once we made it to
the buoys, Peter reeled
in all of the baits we
had been trolling with
and rigged a couple of
rods with livebait. We
circled the buoy only to
notice a dolphin
swimming near the
surface. Timster was
disgusted with this
sight. Dolphins are
notorious for eating the
baitfish and fighting
with the other fish for
their food. After two
trolls around the buoy
with the livebait and no
bites, the decision was
made to troll to the
Nassau satellite buoy
about seven miles
away.


ri. *ff 4W
Peter set the lines for
trolling and we headed
that way. Once there,
Peter was back at it,
retrieving the lines
from trolling and
replacing them with
livebait. He would
hand Timster a rod and
set up another one.
Before Peter could get
the second rod set,
Timster had one on. He
instructed Missy, my
wife, to get into the
chair and get ready.
Timster set the hook
and handed the rod
down to Missy.
The fight was on.
This fish produced
some great jumps and
runs during a 15-
minute fight. Missy was
feeling the effects
shortly into the fight
and was looking for
some relief, but Timster
wouldn't let her quit.
When the fight was
over, she landed a very
respectable 27-pound
mahi. It was a beautiful
fish. I have never seen
colors so vivid and
pretty on a fish before.
Once Peter got the fish
into the bag, Missy
climbed out of the
chair and declared a
completion to her day
of fishing. She was
exhausted.
Before we were done,
we boated two more of
the same species. The
fish were there, we
would have liked to
stay, but we knew that
we had to get back in
so Timster could meet
his afternoon charter.


WATERLINE PHOTOS
BY GREG BARTZ


Above, Missy marvels at
the beautiful colors of her
27-pound, 50-inch mahi
mahi.

At left, Hawaiian charter
dude Captain Timster.


Peter got all the lines in
from the livebait, reset
the trolling lines, and
we headed back to
Maui.
On the way back, we
heard the radio crackle
to life. A boat about 20
minutes in front of us
had just hooked up
with a small marlin.
They estimated the
weight at 120 pounds.
Small or not, I would
have loved to been the
one to hang that fish.
That was my personal
goal, to hook a marlin.
Even though we
didn't get bit on the way
back in, the sights
along the Lani coast
were beautiful. The
bluffs were closer and
the swells pushing in
from New Zealand were
building and crashing
up against the bluffs
sending the spray 50
feet into the air. What a
sight. Nothing could

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The reds are coming, the reds are coming!


During the last
couple of
months my
luck catching redfish
has left a great deal to
be desired. At best it
has been hit-and-miss
- mostly miss but
that seems to be
changing. Lots of
reports are coming in
that redfish are com-
ing and schools are
showing up from Pine
Island Sound to
Matlacha to the
northern end of
Charlotte Harbor. Two
recent trips, using only
plugs, were very
successful and might
have been even better
had natural bait been
used.
Fishing the area
called the Indian


Fields located on
the east side of Pine
Island and just north
of Matlacha was
great fun and provided
two surprises. The first
was finding quite a few
fish on a day I thought
would have been best
to leave the Ranger
skiff at home. But we
were on a mission to
find fish for an upcom-
ing tournament in


which my fishing
partner entered.
Frankly, it was so
windy and overcast
that I had almost no
expectations of catch-
ing fish, so when we
had a great day, I had
to admit that I was
surprised. Several nice
redfish and snook
found Exude Darts in
golden bream color
just what they wanted.
A smallish school of
about 40 redfish were
hungry and eager to
eat anything that was
in their path. Had we
had some livebait, we
probably could have
stopped the school
and caught even more.
Surprise number
two was
finding


quite a few tarpon in
the area. They came in
many sizes from 5
to maybe 30 pounds or
so. Unlike the reds and
snook, the tarpon were
not interested in what
we were offering. The
tarpon season is
winding down, so get
out there soon or they
will be gone until next
spring.
It is embarrassing to
admit that I have not
been out in the kayak
for almost two
months. It was time,
so I enlisted kayak
fishing buddy and Port
Charlotte resident
Dale Haskell to take
me out and catch fish.
Haskell was not too
optimistic about our
chances. In fact,


his e-mail back to me
read, "Not too much
happening with all of
this fresh water but, if
you want to go ...?"
Meeting before day-
break, we headed out
to one of my favorite
kayak fishing spots.
For the first hour, we
could not catch a cold.
There was no water
moving at all, so it was
not too surprising.
Then the tide started
out and engaged the
"it's time to eat switch"
and several nice fish
were caught. Haskell
outdid me, as usual,
with three reds that
looked like they were
from the same cookie
cutter. All appeared to
be just a bit oversized
and they gave him a


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nice sleigh ride. I
bragged about catch-
ing a Charlotte Harbor
slam, but Haskell's fish
were real quality and
mine -not so much.
All of the large reds
were caught using a
Sebile suspending
twitch baits. These
plugs are expensive,
but you cannot argue
with the fact that they
catch a lot of fish. It
felt good to be back in
the kayak. Until next
time, tight lines and
keep your paddle in
the water.
Gene Kingery is an
avid angler and has
lived in Southwest
Florida for the past 10
years. You can contact
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Clutter is a necessary evil for fishermen


A sk my wife what
really drives her
razy and she
will answer with one
word "clutter." That's
not good news for me
as a fisherman. Let's
face it, fellow line-
heads, clutter is a
necessary part of our
chosen recreation.
Even the most anal-
retentive angler can't
keep up with the mess
he creates.
Unlike golf, where the
tools of the trade are
limited to a zippered
bag in a car trunk,
fishing requires a
whole range of imple-
ments that are dis-
parate in size and
shape. From tiny hooks
to trailered boats and
from lengths of line to


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differently, cleaned
often, and reorganized
constantly.
Though my bride
would disagree, I
would like to think
that I have an orderly
mind. In fact, I used to
prepare for morning
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Qingdoa, China, this
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upcoming sailing
competitions, with the
emphasis on Florida
sailors and family
crews.
Anna Tunnicliffe of
Plantation, Fla., met
expectations and won
the gold in the Laser
Radial class, but not
without a cliffhanger
finish. For the first
time in the Olympics,
the top 10 leaders in
each class had to
qualify for a final
Medal race, which
counted double. Anna
was leading all the
other women up to the


Medal race, but at the
start of that one, the
race committee raised
the "Individual Recall"
flag. That meant one
or more of the 10
sailors was over the
starting line early, and
would have to restart
or be disqualified.
Three boats returned
to the line and started
over, giving the other
seven a big head start.


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Suddenly, it looked as
if Anna was out of the
running.
However, Anna has
the reputation of
keeping her head in a
crisis. On the next-to-
last leg, a beat to
windward, she was
running eighth of the
10. She thought she
saw a puff of wind over
on the left side of the
course, while the rest
of the fleet went right
because that had been
the favored side on
previous upwind legs.
When they converged
on the last rounding
mark, it turned out
Anna had been right
and the rest of the fleet
wrong. That puff was
enough to enable her
to pass something like


seven boats, finish
second, and win the
Gold by a comfortable
five-point margin.
In sailboat racing, it's
not enough to sail fast.
You also have to have
wind sense. You have
to go where the wind
is going to be most
favorable. Anna is fast,
and she also has that
wind sense. To com-
petitors, she seems
clairvoyant.
Zack Railey, whose
sister Paige was the
world's top woman
Laser Radial racer until
Anna burst on the
scene two years ago,
won Silver in the Finn
class. He was actually
leading the first couple
of days, but Ben
Ainslie of Great


Britain, the favorite,
come on strong after
that and took the Gold
by a wide margin. Zack
and Anna were the
only two Americans to
win medals in sailing
this time around, out
of 11 different sailing
events. Americans
usually do a lot better
than that. But this year
it was England's turn
at the top; they won
five medals.
John Dane, III, age
58, and his son-in-law,
Austin Sperry, were the
American team in the
Star class competition.
There were high hopes
for this duo. Dane has
won many champi-
onships over the years,
in several different
one-design classes,


September 18,2008


Page 7


and Sperry is no
slouch as a Star sailor,
either. But things
didn't go their way.
They didn't even make
it into the top 10 for
the Medal race. For the
American team in the
only American-
designed boat in the
Olympics, that was
unheard of.
There were three
sailing events in the
Paralympics, also held
in Qingdao, which
began on the day this
column was written. As
with the Olympics,
teams had to qualify
even to compete. All
three American teams
qualified. In the new
Skud-18 class for

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Thoughts about Alaska


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Having just
returned from a
trip to Alaska,
here are some thoughts
and impressions
gleaned from a two-
week visit. Alaska and
Florida, in spite of being
at meteorological and
geographical opposite
extremes in the USA, do
have much in common.
The two states rely
heavily on tourism, both
have a relatively short
busy season, and both
attract visitors who are
interested in outdoor
activities.
A trip to Alaska in
August was a great way
to escape the heat and
threat of tropical weath-
er in Florida. Patti and I
couldn't help but laugh
when we saw a sign at
an Anchorage business
promoting a sale during
the "Dog Days of
August." "Dog Days of
August" doesn't have the
same impact when you


can see your breath in
the chilly mornings and
when you can look
above the sign to see
patches of snow on
nearby mountains.
Alaska doesn't get
hurricanes, but some
parts of Alaska regularly
get winter winds, which
reach well up into
hurricane velocities.
Some Alaskans who live
and work around the
Bering Sea can't under-
stand why we Floridi-
ans make such a big
deal out of hurricanes
when they expect
hurricane strength
winds every winter.
Buildings in some
exposed communities
around the Bering Sea
are built like hurricane
shelters to withstand
the winter weather.
It doesn't matter where
you go in the world,
Mother Nature can still
get you. While there are
no hurricanes in Alaska


and nobody there ever
seems to get bitten by
sharks, there are other
issues. Just a few days
after our return there
was an earthquake
measuring 4 on the
Richter Scale (a modest
tremor) centered very
near one of the camp-
grounds where we
stayed. No word on
damage. So far this
summer there have
been three people
mauled by grizzly bears
within the city limits of
Anchorage, mostly in
city parks.
Cost of a two-week
nonresident fishing
license in Alaska: $80
per person. The two of
us spent $160 for
licenses. This does
include both salt and
freshwater fishing. Had
we wanted to fish for
king salmon (we missed
the king salmon sea-
son), we would have
spent another $50 each


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CAPT. RALPH ALLEN~ I


for king salmon
endorsements. Makes
Florida seem like a
bargain.
Other stuff is a little
pricier in Alaska also.
Gasoline "in town" was
$4.31 per gallon (at a
time when the cheapest
gas in Charlotte County
was around $3.65).
When we were 150 miles
out of town we paid
$4.95 per gallon, which I
thought was bad until
we filled up a friend's
truck in a small coastal
town called Cordova.
Cordova has no road
access and all vehicles
must arrive by car ferry,
and I presume all the
fuel comes in by barge.
The price for regular
gasoline in Cordova:
$5.65 per gallon. A bottle
of my favorite rum that
costs approximately $25
in Punta Gorda was
running $45 in Anchor-
age. On the plus side,
there is no state sales
tax, no state income tax,
and each Alaskan
receives a check every
year from an account set
up from oil royalties.
Last year's amount was
approximately $1650
per person.
Our single biggest
impression of Alaska: It's
a huge state with very


few people scattered
throughout much of the
land. The population of
Alaska is roughly a half
million people, but more
than half the total
population of the state
resides in or around
Anchorage. Even with
half the population of
the entire state, Anchor-
age is still smaller in
population than Tampa.
While traveling the state
by road or by ferry we
encountered miles and
miles of territory with no
people or signs of
development at all. Our
trip was a tremendous
experience, one that
we'll remember forever,
and an experience that
I'd recommend for
anyone who can make it.
Let's go fishing!
Captain Allen owns
and operates the King
Fisher Fleet of sightsee-
ing tour boats, deep sea
fishing charter boats and
back bay guide boats
located at Fishermen's
Village Marina in Punta
Gorda. He can be
reached by phone at 941-
639-0969 or by e-mail at
captain@kingfisherfleet.
corn for boating or
fishing information or
with questions you want
to see answered in
WaterLine.


At top. Patti models the latest fashion in mosquito wear. Above. a cutthroat trout taken
on a dry fly. Capt. Allen's friends asked him to pose this question: "Would you hike three
miles for this fish?" At right, a roadside arctic grayling taken on a dry fly.


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Having just
returned from a
trip to Alaska,
here are some thoughts
and impressions
gleaned from a two-
week visit. Alaska and
Florida, in spite of being
at meteorological and
geographical opposite
extremes in the USA, do
have much in common.
The two states rely
heavily on tourism, both
have a relatively short
busy season, and both
attract visitors who are
interested in outdoor
activities.
A trip to Alaska in
August was a great way
to escape the heat and
threat of tropical weath-
er in Florida. Patti and I
couldn't help but laugh
when we saw a sign at
an Anchorage business
promoting a sale during
the "Dog Days of
August." "Dog Days of
August" doesn't have the
same impact when you


can see your breath in
the chilly mornings and
when you can look
above the sign to see
patches of snow on
nearby mountains.
Alaska doesn't get
hurricanes, but some
parts of Alaska regularly
get winter winds, which
reach well up into
hurricane velocities.
Some Alaskans who live
and work around the
Bering Sea can't under-
stand why we Floridi-
ans make such a big
deal out of hurricanes
when they expect
hurricane strength
winds every winter.
Buildings in some
exposed communities
around the Bering Sea
are built like hurricane
shelters to withstand
the winter weather.
It doesn't matter where
you go in the world,
Mother Nature can still
get you. While there are
no hurricanes in Alaska


and nobody there ever
seems to get bitten by
sharks, there are other
issues. Just a few days
after our return there
was an earthquake
measuring 4 on the
Richter Scale (a modest
tremor) centered very
near one of the camp-
grounds where we
stayed. No word on
damage. So far this
summer there have
been three people
mauled by grizzly bears
within the city limits of
Anchorage, mostly in
city parks.
Cost of a two-week
nonresident fishing
license in Alaska: $80
per person. The two of
us spent $160 for
licenses. This does
include both salt and
freshwater fishing. Had
we wanted to fish for
king salmon (we missed
the king salmon sea-
son), we would have
spent another $50 each


few people scattered
throughout much of the
land. The population of
Alaska is roughly a half
million people, but more
than half the total
population of the state
resides in or around
Anchorage. Even with
half the population of
the entire state, Anchor-
age is still smaller in
population than Tampa.
While traveling the state
by road or by ferry we
encountered miles and
miles of territory with no
people or signs of
development at all. Our
trip was a tremendous
experience, one that
we'll remember forever,
and an experience that
I'd recommend for
anyone who can make it.
Let's go fishing!
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and operates the King
Fisher Fleet of sightsee-
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located at Fishermen's
Village Marina in Punta
Gorda. He can be
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for king salmon
endorsements. Makes
Florida seem like a
bargain.
Other stuff is a little
pricier in Alaska also.
Gasoline "in town" was
$4.31 per gallon (at a
time when the cheapest
gas in Charlotte County
was around $3.65).
When we were 150 miles
out of town we paid
$4.95 per gallon, which I
thought was bad until
we filled up a friend's
truck in a small coastal
town called Cordova.
Cordova has no road
access and all vehicles
must arrive by car ferry,
and I presume all the
fuel comes in by barge.
The price for regular
gasoline in Cordova:
$5.65 per gallon. A bottle
of my favorite rum that
costs approximately $25
in Punta Gorda was
running $45 in Anchor-
age. On the plus side,
there is no state sales
tax, no state income tax,
and each Alaskan
receives a check every
year from an account set
up from oil royalties.
Last year's amount was
approximately $1650
per person.
Our single biggest
impression of Alaska: It's
a huge state with very





September 18,2008


Tournament and casting stations


A although I believe
that fly-fishing is a
olitary adventure
best experienced alone
or with a small group of
friends, I have to admit
that I'm seriously
considering participat-
ing in the 2008
MCFF/CCA Fall Fly
Fishing Challenge
because it seems like a
lot of fun. Read on if you
are also interested.

2008 MCFF/CCA FALL
FLY FISHING CHALLENGE
The Mangrove Coast
Fly Fishers and Sarasota
Chapter of the Coastal
Conservation will hold
the fourth annual Fall
Fly Fishing Challenge on
Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008
out of the Ken Thomp-
son Park boat ramp on
City Island in Sarasota.
The catch, photo and
release event will feature
an Open Division and a
Fly Angler Division. In
the Open Division,
eligible species include
snook, redfish and
spotted seatrout. Those
in the Fly Angler Divi-
sion will fish for a variety
of species, including
snook, redfish, spotted
seatrout, bluefish,
ladyfish, flounder,
snapper, jack crevalle,
pompano and permit.
Each species in the Fly
Angler Division will have
a designated point value.
The tournament is one
of the largest fly-fishing
events outside of the
Florida Keys. Entry fee is
$50 and includes an
awards barbeque.
Applications are avail-
able at area tackle shops
or online at the following
links: http://mangrove
coastflyfishers.com/
toumaments.php and
http://ccaflorida.org/
chapters/2008-Sarasota-
Fly-Reg.pdf. Call Rick
Grassett at 941-923-7799
or e-mail snookfin@
aol.com for more info.
I knew that golf and
fly-fishing had much in
common and now,
apparently, so does
Orvis. I found following
article online in The
Bulletin out of Bend,
Oregon. Read on and
form your own opinion
about this novelty.

ORVIS, OLD MILL
TEAM UP FOR
FLY-FISHING COURSE
BY ANDREW MOORE/
THE BULLETIN
Orvis and The Old Mill
District are teaming up
to create what they
believe will be a first in
the nation: An 18-station
fly-casting course.
Set to open in mid-
October, the proposed
Orvis Old Mill Casting
Park will challenge fly


fishermen to accurately
land a fly under various
conditions, many
modeled after local
fishing areas, said Rob
Tibbett, the Denver-
based Western outdoor
district manager for
Orvis. It will begin and
end with stations just
outside the Orvis store in
The Old Mill District and
wind around both
shores of the Deschutes
River.
"Each station will be
named after some local
situation and have some
unique challenge,"
Tibbett said. For exam-
ple, the course's Wickiup
Station will reflect fly-
fishing on Wickiup
Reservoir, with multiple
targets to simulate
casting to multiple fish,
Tibbett explained. Some
stations will call for
technical casts, such as
roll casts or tension
casts, and some stations
will present obstacles,
such as trees and rocks,
to cast around. Accuracy
and distance will be two
measures for many of
the stations.
Like golf, each station
on the course will have a
par score. Depending on
the station, experts will
be able to hit par in one
to two casts, intermedi-
ates in three to four casts
and beginners in five to
six casts.
Scorecards will be
distributed at the store,
and those with the best
scores will have their
names affixed to a store
plaque, Tibbett said.
The course will be free
and open to the public.
It is being developed in
partnership with The
Old Mill District.
"Really, the whole fly-
fishing business is abuzz
about it because it could
be the start of a whole
new thing," Tibbett said.
"It's been talked about,
apart from grass-roots
events where you throw
a Hula-Hoop on the
lawn, but it's never been
taken to this level. The
Old Mill (District) really
has gone out of its way
to make this happen."
The Old Mill District is
providing access to the
land the course will use,
said Noelle Fredland,
marketing manager for
The Old Mill District. A
tentative layout of the
course will have users
walking the shores of the
Deschutes River
between the Columbia
Street and Colorado
Avenue bridges.
Tibbett, who ranks


Bend as one of the top
10 fly-fishing towns in
the country, said cus-
tomers would be able to
use the course to try fly
rods they're interested in
purchasing as well as
bring their own equip-
ment. Testing rods on
water the course will
have two stations on the
river as well as several
stations on the Old Mill
District ponds in the
area is much more
appealing than in a
parking lot, he said. The
rest of the stations will
be on land.
But the course's main
purpose is to drive
interest in the sport,
Tibbett said.
"We're excited to be in
this industry and to be a
part of this lifestyle, and
this is part of that,"
Tibbett said. "It's about
educating people and
getting them interested
in the sport and keeping
them interested."
Tibbett said fly-fishing
has grown in popularity
over the years, especially
with young people, and
is no longer seen as a
"gentleman's sport." He
credits much of that
growth to the recent
development of fly-
fishing films what he
calls "trout porn" -
similar to ski movies that
have brought new levels
of excitement to down-
hill skiing.
Other fly-fishing
professionals in the area
had mixed reactions to
the course.
In Bend, Fly and Field
Outfitters co-owner
Glenn Cook said the
course will provide an
excellent opportunity for
his customers to try fly-
fishing rods and practice
their casting.
"We're looking forward
to (it) because ...
anything we can do like
that to stimulate inter-
est, and to be able to


have something to take
somebody out and
actually work with them,
sounds like a great idea,"
Cook said.
Yancy Lind, the
president of the Central
Oregon Flyfishers club,
worries the course could
put some smaller fly-
fishing stores out of
business. But Lind
thinks the casting park is
a "neat idea" that will
help people find the
right fly rod.
"I could be missing
something here the
new sport of 18-hole fly-
casting may be about to
begin but the point of
casting is to catch a fish,
not to cast for accuracy
or to a target," Lind said.
"Certainly a lot of people
put emphasis on accu-
rate casting, but you're
not going to catch a fish
on this course. But it
would be excellent way
to feel out a rod."
Paul Hansen, the
owner of The Riffle Shop,
thinks the course will be
great for educating some
fly fisherman, but he
wonders how many
serious fly fishermen will
use it because fly-fishing
is not a competitive
sport. "People that
typically fly-fish like to
get away from competi-
tion," Hansen said.
Orvis, an outdoors
retailer based in Ver-
mont, last month
opened its first Oregon
store in The Old Mill
District. The company is
known for its fly-fishing
gear as well as fly-fishing
trips, classes and
guiding services. It also
sells sport and leisure
clothing, gifts and pet
accessories.
Capt. Rod Walinchus is
an author, illustrator,
fly-tyer and charter guide
specializing in fly-
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visiting man and his
daughter were doing
some early morning
shelling. They had
waded through chest-
deep water to reach an
offshore sand bar. As
they gleefully picked
shells and sand dollars,
a sea fog rolled in.
Initially this made the
experience eerie and
even more fun. Howev-
er, along with the sea
fog, the tide also rolled
in and they suddenly
found themselves lost
in a foggy mist. With
the water becoming
deeper in each direc-
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depth from the incom-
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to shore.
In New Jersey, a
fisherman encountered
problems with his boat.
Being in fairly shallow
flats, he decided to get
out and wade ashore.
He sunk into the mucky
bottom and became


stuck with water up to
his chest. Fortunately
his cries for help were
heard and the fire
department rescued
him before high tide
came in.
In Sanibel, a man
beached his boat on a
small sand bar to wade
the waters and fish. The
incoming tide floated
his boat off the sand
bar and the tidal
current floated his boat
away. The man decided
to swim after his boat,
which the tidal current
continually pushed
away from him. The
man never reached his
boat and drowned.
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CLUTTER
From page 6

before. I would stack
the stuff on a kitchen
counter so that it
would be hard for me
to ignore when I
awoke. I never realized
that the very sight of
so many seemingly
unrelated items would
cause her distress. I
would reassure her
that all the junk would
disappear within 12
hours. But that was
not soon enough. Her
brow would crease
and she would stare at
the pile like it present-


TIDES
From page 11

everyone on the water
needs to understand
tides and know the tidal
cycles for their area. In
waterfront communities
numerous organizations
print tidal charts and
make them available by
leaving them on the
counters of local busi-
nesses. There are also
many Web sites that will
give you the tides for
the present as well as
future days.


POACHING
From page 2

money from his family,
at least not more than
once. I know many of
you are thinking,
"Where's the real
crime?" It's not only
that it's illegal, but also
it displays a total lack of
respect for each of us
who do play by the
rules and obey the laws.
It may sound trivial but
these folks place law-
abiding anglers at risk,
legally and ethically -
no one wants to report
a friend.
I believe recreational
poaching is more
prevalent than many


ed a mortal threat to
humanity. I am a
loving husband, so I
shifted my pile to the
lanai. What a generous
compromise on my
part.
Honestly though,
preparation is not the
true "clutter culprit."
The real danger occurs
when I return home
from a fishing trip. I am
more than half-baked
and less than half
awake. Yet, I systemati-
cally lean my rods
against the patio table
and rinse them. I
dump the cooler. I walk
inside and flip off my
flip-flops scaring my


Most areas have two
tidal cycles per day
(semidiurnal), while
some areas have one
cycle per day. Where I
boat (the Charlotte
Harbor area), there are
two tides daily. The
normal high to low
change here is close to 2
feet. However in some
places the tides are
extreme. In the Bay of
Fundy the tidal change
is 32 feet and the
incoming and outgoing
currents are so strong
they are known to sweep
cattle wading in shallow


might think and puts
undo pressure on the
resource most of us are
trying to preserve. Let's
not condone this action
by ignoring it. Speak to
those you know and
attempt to inform them
of the consequences of
their actions deple-
tion of fish numbers is
a real possibility. Then
more restrictive regula-
tions will certainly be
placed on the resource
and we'll all suffer.
If you do see flagrant
violations call 1-888-
404-FWCC (3922) to
report them. When
your buddy adds an
extra fish to the cooler,
speak your mind and
let him know it's wrong.


sleeping cat to death
every time. Then I shed
my saltwater apparel in
a heap next to the
washer.
From there, I usually
hop in the shower -
but not always. It
depends on how
"yucky" I feel and
what's left on my
calendar for the day.
And whether my wife
wrinkles her nose at
me. Following any
essential skin scrub-
bing, I collapse into my
recliner. Then I cry out
for lunch, which
doesn't always work.
But my days' adventure
typically ends with an


rivers right out to the
sea. These tidal changes
are caused by the affect
of the moon and the
sun, along with the
earth's rotation. When
the earth, sun and moon
are aligned in a straight
line, we have our
highest tides (some-
times called spring
tides) and when at 90
degrees from each other,
we have our lowest
tides. Since the earth
rotates in an oblong
path, at times it is closer
or farther from the
moon. This along with


MAUI
From page 4

beat what I saw that
day. The view of the
islands is worth the
price of the charter any
day. Just don't forget
your camera.
I can't encourage you
enough to plan a trip to
this beautiful destina-
tion. Missy and I are
planning on going back
in July of 2009. I have
been in touch with the
guys from Start Me Up
through e-mail, as a
matter of fact, I was just
interrupted by Kenny.
He let me know that
they caught 16 mahi
mahi yesterday. He is


September 18,2008


all-important after-
noon siesta.
I have taken you
down this path to show
you that I have good
intentions when it
comes to cleanliness
and clutter. I try hard
(really), but my stan-
dards are extremely
low. It's what happens
to men like me who
spent many years as a
sloppy bachelor eating
over a sink. My new life
as a married angler is
good, but my embed-
ded habits die hard.
There is room for
improvement in my
rituals, but sometimes
a mess is unavoidable.


full vs. partial moons
also affects the tides.
Constant high winds
can also affect water
depths, but enough of
the "technical stuff."
What we need to know
is basically two things:
1. The water may vary
in depth by two feet or
more while you are out.
2. The incoming or
outgoing tide will create
differing currents that
will affect your naviga-
tion and docking
maneuvers.
Charts will give you
depths at "mean high


killing me, and making
me want to go back
tomorrow. These guys
can absolutely catch
fish. The Timster and the
Start Me Up crew are
definitely worth looking
up if you get a chance to
go. You can reach
Timster at 808-276-6561.
Now it's time to get
back to reality. Missy
and I have our Classic
tournament this week-
end for our couples
club. Hopefully, we can
keep a little Maui luck
with us and capture our
first Classic title.
Greg Bartz is a tour-
nament bass fisherman.
His writing focuses
mostly on lakes in
central Florida.


Fish are slimy. For
some reason, when I
bring home a keeper,
my wife does not
always share my
exuberant joy. She
knows that the chance
of me stinking up our
property (inside and
out) increases expo-
nentially when I slice
up fillets fish blood,
my blood, etc.
As you know, anglers'
wares must continually
be serviced. And most
of us don't have the
time necessary to do it
properly. I have learned
to clean my reel on a
tray table in front of the
TV set. Of course,


tide" but in shallow
waters or around sand
bars and submerged
hazards, you need to
know if the tidal cycle is
at it's peak or valley.
When docking, you
need to allow for the
tidal current effect on
your boat as you
maneuver to the dock.
This is particularly
important in areas
enclosed by sea walls,
jetties or locks where
tidal flow is exacerbat-
ed. When navigating,
you must allow for the
tidal drift. There are


GOLD
From page 7

disabled sailors, the
duo of skipper Nick
Scandone of Fountain
Valley, Calif., who has
ALS (Lou Gherig's
disease), and Maureen
McKinnon-Tucker of
Salem, Mass., para-
lyzed in a fall some
years ago, are favored.
In this class, the team
must have a
male/female crew.
Nick and Maureen
won 11 of 14 races in
the U.S. qualifying
regatta last October,
but Scandone's pro-
gressive disease has
weakened him since.


multi-tasking is not my
strong suit (come to
think of it, neither is
single tasking), so I
generally miss the gist
of the show on the
screen. It's no great loss
if my wife has control
of the remote. See, in
my opinion, the
programs she generally
chooses (I think they
call them "chick flicks")
have aimless plots. I
would go so far as to
call them "cluttered."
Tom Johnson, the
Fumbling Fisherman, is
an award-winning
outdoor humor writer
You can contact Tom at
trjmcp@aol.com.


many other ways you
can find yourself in
trouble if you are not
aware of the tides, as
my examples illustrate.
Check with your local
Marine supply store for a
tide chart for your area.
Keep it onboard and
always check the day's
tides before venturing
out on the water.
Bill Hempel is the
Assistant Safety Officer
for the Peace River
Power Squadron and a
member of the USPS
national marketing
committee.


In the single-handed
2.4mR class, minia-
ture 12-meter boats,
the U.S. representa-
tive is John Ruff of
Pewaukee, Wis.. In the
three-man Sonar
class, Rick Doerr of
Clifton, N.J., skipper,
and crew Tim Angle of
Marblehead, Mass.,
and Bill Donohue of
Brick, N.J., is the
American team.
Will White has raced
and cruised sailboats
since 1942, published
The Sunfish Bible, wrote
a bunch of sailing
articles, and is building
a 31-foot schooner He
can be reached at
omegacubed@
embarqmail.com.


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941-966-5477 Silent Sports Outfitters






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KIWI KAYAKS CATAMARAN STYLE, Sit
On Top, Motor Board For Electric Motor.
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Call Russ after 6:00 pm. (941) 661-1006


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livewells, Fishfinder, new canvas cover, includes '01
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17'02 1999 KEY WEST FLATS & BAY. HATE TO SELL,
SUPER GOOD BOAT FISHES WELL GOES SHALLOW,
HANDLES THE CHOP WELL. BRAND NEW MOTOR
GUIDE TROLLING MOTOR NEW BATTERIES, 2 LIVE
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LAST AT $7,990.00 OBO Call BAYSHORE MARINE
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pass, Swim Ladder, VHF, New Carpet, Good Seats & Uphol.,
1985 90hp Johnson Tilt/trim, Oil Inj, Runs Good. 1982 EZ Load
Trailer, Galvanized, Roller, MORE ASKING $2,500 CRYSTAL
(aV ( -&lr.-.- ir h 4 n ........... ........


18' 2001 Logic Marine 180 Bay, powered by 2003 115hp
Johnson, less than 75hrs, live well, holding tank, trolling
motor, captains chair, GPS, Trailer Asking $11,500. Call
(239)649-7711 GulfCoast Boat &Yacht Sales www.gulf-
coastboatsales.com


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18' 2007 Glastron GT-185 powered by a Volvo Penta
3.0L 135hp. Asking $14,995.00 Call for Details.
Scotties Canvas & Marine Outfitters
239-995-1196
BoatSales@ScottiesCanvas.com
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19' 11" 2005 Glastron GX 205, Powered by a Volvo 2008 NuCanoe A versatile, stable boat. Con-
Penta 5.0 GL (220hp). Asking $16,995.00 Call for figure seats to 1,2,3 persons. Paddle as a
Details. Scotties Canvas & Marine Outfitters canoe, kayak, add a motor or row with
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21'5" 2005 Shallow Sport: Guide Flats Fishing Boat,
True 3" draft, Yamaha 200hp HPDI VMax, Jack Plate, Hyd
Steering, 40Gal Livewell, baitwell, Tandem Axle Trailer,
Great Buy Just Reduced $27,900 Call BAYSHORE
MARINE 941-627-5777 www.bayshoremarinefl.com


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18' 2008 Glassmaster 180 CC : Powered by a Mercury
90 ELPTO 2 Stroke. Asking $13,995.00 Call for
Details. Scotties Canvas & Marine Outfitters
239-995-1196
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19' 2000 Key West 1900 Center Console, Mercury 90 hp
4-stroke, electronics, livewell, looks and runs great
ASKING $9,995. Lowe's Marine Sales 239-642-3439 or
239-775-5639 Email sales@lmsfl.com Pictures @
www.lmsfl.com


18' 8" 2001 Smokecraft Deckboat powered by a 19' GRADY WHITE 1989 190 TOURNMENT BOW
Evinrude E90FPLSSH 90hp. Asking $8,995.00 Call for RIDER, Exc. cond! Many new parts! 130 HP OIL
Details. Scotties Canvas & Marine Outfitters INJECTED YAMAHA Just Serviced! Trailer Galvanized,
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1990 Performance Galvanized Trailer, New Tires, Bimini, New
Upholstery, Very Clean ASKING $5,500 CRYSTAL CAY CEN-
TER 941-639-6603 www.crystalcay.com








21' 1996 AQUASPORT 215 Explorer: WAC, Well Kept, Fish
Well, Bimini, 200hp Johnson Ocean Runner, B&S Galvanized
Double Axle Trailer, Custom Mooring Cover, Potty, Very Clean
&WellTaken Care of. REDUCED $13,999.99 CRYSTAL CAY
CENTER 941-639-6603 www.crystalcay.com


22' 1999 Harris-Kayot 22 Superdeck, Yamaha 150hp
outboard, enclosed head, Only $9,995. Lowe's Marine
Sales 239-642-3439 or 239-775-5639 Email
sales@lmsfl.com Pictures @ www.lmsfl.com


electronics, trailer, full boat cover. Priced to sell at. $29,500
Call (239)649-7711 GulfCoast Boat & Yacht Sales
www.gulfcoastboatsales.com


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18' SANIBEL SAILBOAT 1987, MOTOR, TRAILER. LOA 18'11",
LOD 17'4", LWL 15'7", Beam 7/4", Draft 10"/37", Sail Area 132
(148 w/Lapper), Ballast 325 lb., LIKE NEW 2006 6h.p., 4 stroke
Tohatsu (Value $1,800)
$4,500. CRYSTAL CAY CENTER Visit www.crystalcaycom 941-


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19', 1986 Angler Bilge Pump, New Battery 45 Gallon
Tank,Bimini, Bottom Paint, new floor, 1985, 88HP JOHN-
SON. Trim/Tilt. Good Condition, trailer galvanized, single
Axle. $3,200.00. CRYSTAL CAY CENTER
www.crystalcay.com (941)-639-6603


21' 1997 SEA RAY 215 Express: Clean, Less than 200 22'Hurricane 211 GS Fundeck,, 150hp Yamaha 4S, 82
hrs 5.7 Mercruiser 260HP Equipped w/Transom Shower, hrs., full electronics, wired for trolling motor, live bait wells,
Encl. Head w/Potty, Dual Batteries, Cockpit Cover, Bimini bimini, full cover, aluminum trailer. Priced at $28,500
VHF Bottom Paint. Ready, No Trailer, But we can provide Call (239) 649-7711 Gulfcoast Boat &Yacht Sales
one for you $13,500 Call 941-359-0390 Sara Bay Marina www.aulfcoastboatsales com


18', 2004 Bayliner as good as new!! Very fuel effiecent 19', 1989 Renken: 2004 4.3L volvo penta sx 10 set-up
Mercury 90hp OB runs great. Great for water sports, for skiing and a day of fun in the sun, new radio, new
sking, tubing etc. Lots of seating, radio, CD player, batteries, complete boat cover Only $8,990
bimini, only $17,990.00 SUN HARBOR MARINE 941- SUN HARBOR MARINE 941-698-9100 financing avail.
698-9100 financing avail. Accept all major credit cards. Accept all major credit cards.


21' 2002 REGAL DECK BOAT: VERY LITTLE USE.
BANK REPO, WILL SELL WAY BELOW COST HAS
FULL COVER, FULLY LOADED. DON'T MISS THIS
ONE CAN BE BOUGHT FOR A GOOD PRICE!
ASKING $19,900 OBO Call BAYSHORE MARINE
941-627-5777 www.bayshoremarinefl.com


22' Pathfinder 2200V, Yamaha 150 4-stroke, trolling
motor, fish chair, power pole, trim tabs, T-Top, Garmin
2006 C,VHF, Stereo, $28,995. Lowe's Marine Sales 239-
642-3439 or 239-775-5639 Email sales@lmsfl.com Pic-
tures @ www.lmsfl.com


18'10"2003 Hurricane 187 Sun Deck: 115hp Yamaha 4-
Stroke, 75hrs since new, 2006 Aluminum Trailer, Trolling
Motor, DepthFinder, 3 Batteries, Charger, Bimini, Potty,
more, Shows Like New Asking $16,900 Call BAYSHORE
MARINE 941-627-5777 www.bayshoremarinefl.com

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nized Trailer, All Safety Equipment, Life Vests, New Battery,
Walk Thru Bowrider, Full Mooring, 235 Mercruiser, Great
Condition, ASKING4 $,4S REDUCED TO $3,895.
CRYSTAL CAY CENTER 941-639-6603 www.crystalcay.com


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Mercury 225 HP OB 21' 2004 SeaPro Sea Boss Cuddy: Johnson


Less than 100 hrs. on new Mercury remanufactured power
head. Exc. cond., lift kept, professionally maintained. V
berth sleeps two, New boat is here, must sell,
$15,500. Call Bob Babineau at 941-626-1329.


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20' 1992 Bayliner Trophy, Walk Thru Bow Rider, Depth
Sounder, Bilge Pump. Swim Ladder, Live wells, Rod Holders,
200hp Evinrude 1985 Gd Condition, Galv. Trailer Escort w/new
fenders. Newe Cockpit & Bow Rider Covers. ASKING $4,850
CRYSTAL CAY CENTER 941-639-6603 www.crystalcay.com


140HP Four Stroke, Low Hours, Steal It For electronics, live well, fish holding tanks, clean. Competivly
$16,900 Redfish Yacht Brokers 639-9400 priced at. $23,000 Call (239)649-7711 GulfCoast Boat &
www.redfishyacht.com Yacht Sales www.gulfcoastboatsales.com




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21', 1986 Velocity is made for high performance, 5.7L mer-
cursier 300hp runs great! Electronics package, wide beam,
trailer, electric/ hydraulic hatch above water throw haul
exhaust! Only $7,990.00 SUN HARBOR MARINE 941-698-
9100 financing avail, accept all major credit cards.


22', 2003' Pathfinder, Yamaha 150 hpV-Max, motor
cover, power pole, 74 Ib trolling motor, trim tabs,
extras, electronics pkg., live wells, trailer included only
$27,990.00 SUN HARBOR MARINE 941-698-9100
financing avail. Accept all major credit cards.


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19' 10" 2007Tahoe 196 Powered by a Suzuki DF140
4-Stroke (140hp). Asking $21,995.00 Call for Details.
Scotties Canvas & Marine Outfitters
239-995-1196
BoatSales ScottiesCanvas.com
WWW.ScottiesCanvas.com







19' 11" 1999 Larson 206 SEI Powered by an Evinrude
(1998) Intruder E150GLECD (150hp). Asking $7,995.00
Call for Details. Scotties Canvas & Marine Outfitters
239-995-1196
BoatSales@ScottiesCanvas.com
WWW.ScottiesCanvas.com


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DepthFinder, GPS, Bimini, Aluminum Trailer, Basic CG
Pkg, Great Florida Boat, Turn Key & Ready to Fish..
FORCED to Sell $7,400 Call BAYSHORE MARINE
941-627-5777 www.bayshoremarinefl.com







20'2005 Twin Vee 20 Fishing Cat: 140hp Suzuki
4Stroke, Apx 200hrs, Custom Aluminum Trailer, Garmin
GPS, DF Livewell, Cooler Seat, Much More Rides like a
25' boat REDUCED $23,900 Call BAYSHORE MARINE
941-627-5777 www.bayshoremarinefl.com


purpose vessel set up for fishing, w/tackle storage,
poles, storage, seating,Trailer Only $25,990
SUN HARBOR MARINE 941-698-9100 financing avail.
accept all major credit cards.


2zz, zuuo uo ouncaicner in-ioon, Yamana iounp 4-
stroke, complete mooring cover, bimini, lots of storage
and & seating, port-o-potty & port-o-potty tent for pri-
vacy. Only $26,990.00 SUN HARBOR MARINE 941-698-
9100 financing avail. Accept all major credit cards.


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21'5" 1992 Wellcraft 210 Coastal Powered by a Mer- 23'1994 Pro-Line 230 Sportsman CC,T-Top, bow
cury Black Max 150hp. Asking $8,995.00 Call for cushions, 225 hp Johnson runs and looks great,
Details Scotties Canvas & Marine Outfitters $11,995.00. Lowe's Marine Sales 239-642-3439 or
239-995-1196
BoatSales@ScottiesCanvas.com 239-775-5639 Email sales@lmsfl.com
WWW.ScottiesCanvas.com Pictures @ www.lmsfl.com


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23' 2001 CHRIS CRAFT 232 SPORTDECK, 2 bimini tops, full
windshield, enclosed head with sink, snap in carpet,
stereo Volvo 5.0 GL very clean, $17,995 LOWE'S
MARINE SALES 239-642-3439 OR 239-775-5639 EMAIL
SALES@LMSFL.COM PICTURES @ WWW.LMSFL.COM


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23' 2001 Sea Pro 235CC Powered by aYamaha
SX225TXRZ (225hp). Asking $15,995.00 Call for
Details. Scotties Canvas & Marine Outfitters
239-995-1196
BoatSales@ScottiesCanvas.com
WWW.ScottiesCanvas.com



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tandem axle trailer, 2006 225 h.p. Evinrude E-
Tec with only 20 hrs! Live well, GPS, port potty,
hard top. Ready to fish! Only 17,000. Call Mark at
(941 ) 875-5657


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24 1984 Grady-White 245 Tournament Dual Console,
'03 Yamaha 250 hp HPDI, 250 hrs., full enclosure, great for
fishing or cruising $16,995 Lowe's Marine Sales 239-642-
3439 or 239-775-5639 Email sales@lmsfl.com Pictures
@ www.lmsfl.com








24' 1996 Four Winns Horizon 240 Bow Rider, Bimini top,
enclosed head, lots of seating, Volvo-Penta 5.8 I/O nice
family day boat. $11,500 Lowe's Marine Sales 239-642-
3439 or 239-775-5639 Email sales@lmsfl.com Pictures
@ www.lmsfl.com








24' 1999 SHAMROCK, CUDDY, SHALLOW DRAFT,
FRESH WATER COOLED, INBOARD, ONLY 135 HRS.
NEWER ENGINE $28,900. REDFISHYACHT
BROKERS (941)-639-9400
www.redfishyacht.com


Volvo Penta 5.7 GXI 320hp Duo Prop, 5yrTransf Wty, GPS, each, only 30 hours! Loaded, T-Top, Full electronics,
FF Bimini, Mooring Cover, Transom Shower, CD Player, much more, Like new $54,995. Lowe's Marine Sales
Potty, MORE ASKING $59,361 Call 941-359-0390 Sara 239-642-3439 or 239-775-5639 Email sales@lmsfl.com
Bay Marina Pictures @ www.lmsfl.com





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24' 2007 Sea Ray 240SD, 260hp Mercruiser only 34 hrs,
bimini top, full boat cover, like new condition. Priced at
$48,000 Call (239) 649-7711 Gulfcoast Boat & Yacht
Sales www.gulfcoastboatsales.com








24', 1997 WELLCRAFT: better than excellent ,Johnson
200hp Ocean Pro, huge cabin, stove, sink & port o
potty, trailer and electronic package (2 to choose from)
Only $17,990 SUN HARBOR MARINE 941-698-9100
financing avail. Accept all major credit cards.


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Hard Top, GPS, VHF FF Windlass, Anchor, Offshore
Quests into the open water. Stable & Smooth Ride
Reduced Only $12.990 Call BAYSHORE MARINE 941-
627-5777 www.bayshoremarinefl.com








25' 1996 Robalo 2520 CC, T-Top w/ bimini extension, T-
Mercury 225 hp, trim tabs, stereo, bow cushions $16,995
Lowe's Marine Sales 239-642-3439 or 239-775-5639
Email sales@lmsfl.com Pictures @ www.lmsfl.com


Z Z.UD U, b A L ... ... 1 .. --. .. 7,,, . .., ,_ ,..
hrs, Galley w/Transom Shower, Bimini, Compass, Docking
Lights, This Boat Is Loaded and Ready to Go LOTS MORE
A MUST SEE VESSEL Asking $58,300 Call 941-359-
0390 Sara Bay Marina








25' 2005 Trilon 2486 WA: L...I.. I i .j Ik-. .i, T ,,,
F150 Yamaha's, 105hrs, Mfg Warranty on engines & Boat,
Dual Axle swing tounge Trailer. Garmin GPS, FF Hard Top,
Spreader Lights, Trim Tabs, READY REDUCED $58,600
Call 941-359-0390 Sara Bay Marina


A great family cruiser which sleeps four, powered by a 7.4L
Volvo, stern drive w/dual SS props, 380 hours, serviced
2/08, mid-cabin, galley. REDUCED $27,900. Call Ray
Mason (941) 505-7269 SeaAmericaYacht Sales, details
seaamericayachtsales.com


25' Nimble Nomad Tropical: Unique one of a kind mini 27' 2001 Maxum 2700 SCR mid-cabin cruiser, single
trawler, powered by Honda 50HP four stroke w/112 hours, Mercruiser 7.4 MPI, B-ll, low hrs, very clean, A/C. Only
galley, dinette, sleeps three, separate head, teak & holly
sole. Like new condition, lift kept. REDUCED $29,900. Call $39,995. Lowe's Marine Sales 239-642-3439 or 239-775-
Ray Mason (941) 505-7269 SeaAmerica Yacht Sales 5639 Email sales@lmsfl.com Pictures @
details seaamericayachtsales.com www.lmsfl.com


potty, high pressure water system, galley, stove, sink,
frig. I/O Merc. 260 hpV8, biminis, mint cond.,tandum
trailer $12,990.00 SUN HARBOR MARINE 941-698-9100
financing avail. Accept all major credit cards.








26'1988Wellcraft Nova Spider 26: LOOKS LIKE NEW! New
Cockpit Uphol., Carpet, Sunbrella Cover, Trim Tabs, Bilge
Pump, Stripes, Graphics, Detailed, Waxed. 460 Ford 340hp,
New Exhaust Risers, Manifolds, '03 Alum.Trailer. Boat, Motor,
Trailer $14,500 CRYSTAL CAY CENTER 941-639-6603








26 2006 ROBALO 260CC:,.'' .'. .. .,' "q1' ',,
Wide band Gel Coat (Black)T-Top, Taco (Gradslam) Outrig-
gers, Vacu-flush Head, Windlass, Pull Up Cleats, Much
More, Very Well Maintained, Low Hours Call 941-359-
0390 Sara Bay Marina


27' 2004 COBIA 270: L-.,l.-,I, Lii I' .1 ,nii -i '
Stroke, 481 hrs, lyr wty left on Engine, Color Garmin GPS
w/FF VHF Hard Top w/Encl., Full Mooring Cover, Anchor
Windlass, 1500W Invertor, Washdown, LOTS MORE Ask-
ing $42,200 Call 941-359-0390 Sara Bay Marina








27' 2005 Glastron Mid-Cabin Cruiser with
Trailer. Volvo Duo-Prop, Air Conditioning,
ONLY 7.6HOURS!!! $48,500
Redfish Yacht Brokers Call 941-639-9400
www.redfishyacht.com


125hrs, Vacu-flush Head, Speaker Upgrade, Stern
Rail,Transom Shower,Trim Tabs, SS Anchor, Fire Ext. Sys.,
Hinged Radar Arch, BBQ Grill, Much more Asking
$65,999 Call 941-359-0390 Sara Bay Marina


26', 1998 Pro Sports Pro Kat like new, twinYamahaV4 27' 7" 1986 Sea Ray Sundancer 270 Pov
130 hp, t-top, plenty of storage for a week end fishing Mercruiser 5.7 (260hp). Asking $7,99.
trip, w/ electronic pkg., tandum trailer. Amazing vessel Details. Scotties Canvas & Marine (
only $29,990.00 SUN HARBOR MARINE 941-698-9100 239-995-1196
BoatSales @ScottiesCanvas.c
financing avail. Accept all major credit cards. WWW.ScottiesCanvas.conm


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Cover, Transom Radio, SS Docking Lights. Swim Plat,
Transom Shower & Tilt Switch, Potti, Dual Battery Switch,
Trim Tabs, Garmin, VHF, Hand Held Atlantis, Lots MORE
Asking $60,999 Call 941-359-0390 Sara Bay Marina




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27' WATKINS SLOOP MK II 12 H.P. INBOARD
DIESEL ENGINE. VERY NICE BOAT, A MUST
SEE. CALL STEVEN @ 941-255-9356
ASKING $4800.00 OR BEST OFFER.






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27' 1987 SEA RAY 270 AMBERJACK, Twin 180 hp Mer- 27'5" 1997 PROLINE Center Console: Twin 200hp
cruiser 1/O's, Radar GPS, Sounder, VHF radio, Stereo, Engines, Low Hrs, Head, New T-Top, Rocket Launchers,
Great fishing cruising boat REDUCED AGAIN $9,995 Full Covers, Lots of Boat for the money GPS, FF DF
Lowe's Marine Sales 239-642-3439 or 239-775-5639 Asking $24,995 A Steal Call BAYSHORE MARINE
Email sales@lmsfl.com Pictures @ www.lmsfl.com 941-627-5777 www.bayshoremarinefl.com


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27' 1989 CARVER 27 MONTEGO, Very roomy cabin cruiser, 28' 1992 Wellcraft 2800 Coastal, Twin 5.7 Inboards, (2002),
Twin Mercruiser 4.3 1/O's, Full galley and head, sleeps Electronics, Anchor winch, Cabin, Enclosed head, Great fish-
four, lift stored ONLY $9,995 Lowe's Marine Sales ing Machine ASKING $29,995 LOWES MARINE SALES Call
239-642-3439 or 239-775-5639 Email sales@lmsfl.com 239-642-3439 or 239-775-5639 Email: sales@lmsfl.com
Pictures @ www.lmsfl.com Pictures @ www.lmsfl.com


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23'03 1997 MAXIUM CUDDY CABIN: BRAVO III. 24', 2001 Sea Ray Weekender Cruiser, Day, or Weekend
THIS BOAT HAS BEEN PAMPERD AND WELL Trips, 5.7L Dual Props. Mercruiser Bravo III, Many
CARED FOR! VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH LOW Options to Choose from ONLY $26,850
HRS! A TRUE MUST SEE! ASKING $14,900. SUN HARBOR MARINE 941-698-9100financing avail.
ACCEPTING OFFERS! Call BAYSHORE MARINE SUN HARBOR MARINE 941-698-9100 facing avail.
941-627-5777 www.bayshoremarinefl.com Accept all major credit cards-








24 10"GLASTRONI 2001, :L i i HII- r', 24ft Robalo Cuddy 1994 T-150 Mercs, Hard-
CABIN, +V-BERTH, ENCL. HEAD, SHOWER, 110 top, Trailer, Nice Size Cabin, Very Clean
SHORE POWER W/AUTO. BATTERY CHARGER, APPL,
AM/FM/CD, GPS, FF DF BIMINI, CANVAS FW Boat Reduced to $17,900
SHOWER, MORE. ON LIFT PRIME CONDITION, MORE Redfish Yacht Brokers Call 941-639-9400
Asking $24,500, PGI (941) 637-8048 www.redfishyacht.com



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24' 2000 Cobia 256 Coastal Deck, Yamaha 225 hp Out-
board, Very Spacious, Very Clean, Stereo, Lift stored,
$19,995. Lowe's Marine Sales 239-642-3439 or 239-775-
5639 Email sales@lmsfl.com Pictures @
www.lmsfl.com






September 18, 2008


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SEE THEM ON THE INTERNET ,
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28' 1999 Formula 280 BR, twin Mercruiser 5.7 EFI with
Bravo III drives, cockpit wetbar, filler cushions, fast
and fun ASKING $29,995. Lowe's Marine Sales 239-
642-3439 or 239-775-5639 Email sales@lmsfl.com Pic-
tures @ www.lmsfl.com


30' 1997 Pro-Line 2950Walkaround, Hardtop with Elec- 33' 1998 Sea Ray Sundancer: Super clean, Like new Twin
tronics, Shorepower,Twin Mercruiser 5.7 Bravo III, low 7.4L, 3HP Inboard Mercruisers drives 45KW gen.,n lift
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hours, clean lift stored, $36,900. Lowe's Marine Sales fuel monitors to maximize fuel economy, Autopilot, Full camper.
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38' Sea Ray Diesel Aft Cabin: Exceptionally clean, well
maintained motoryacht. Powered by T-Caterpillar
diesels.TNT dinghy lift, two staterooms, two heads, AC,
washer/dryer, Garmin chartplotter and much more. Asking
$174,900. Call Ray Mason (941)505-7269 SeaAmerica
Yacht Sales Details at www.seaamericayachtsales.com


28' 2" 2000 FourWinns 268 Vista powered by a Volvo 30 2000 PROLINE 30 Walk: ',..11.1 T i i i. Ith'-I .1I'I
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Details Scotties Canvas & Marine Outfitters on both motors, New interior, canvas, 3-New Batteries,
239-995-1196
BoatSales@ScottiesCanvas.com Fresh Bottom Paint, GPS, FF, Compass, VHF Lots More
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28' 2004 PRO Sport Cat: Twin Honda 225hp 4 Strokes
with 200hrs, This Fishing Machine is Loade with State of
the Art Electronics, Excellent Condition. Asking $59,900.
(239)649-7711 GulfCoast Boat &Yacht Sales www.gulf-
coastboatsales.com


Zw 0 UU UODia WA, I-top, Iwin Yamana ibunp 4S, cov-
ered storage, full electronics, live well, fish tank, outriggers,
trailer, Ready for serious fishing or cruising, Ex. Condition
Asking $59,900 OBO. Call (239)649-7711 GulfCoast
Boat & Yacht Sales www.gulfcoastboatsales.com


28FT CAPE DORY FLYBRIDGE 1991, 200HP
VOLVO DIESEL-VERY ECONOMICAL,THIS
BOAT IS CLEAN AND PRICED WELL
UNDER MARKET AT $59,900
REDFISH YACHT BROKERS 941-639-9400


30'2003 Grady White Marlin, Twin 225hp Yamaha 4Stroke,
450 hrs, Full Electronics, Generator, A/C, Professionally
Maintained and Lift Kept. Recently reduced $110,000 Call
(239) 649-7711 Gulfcoast Boat &Yacht Sales www.gulf-
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30' Regal 2860 Commadore, twin Volvo Penta 4.3 GXi
engines, A/C, windlass, electric pump out head, marine
radio, swim platform, SS props, lift kept. Excellent condition.
Asking $79,900. Call (239) 649-7711 Gulfcoast Boat &


arch, Bimini top, CC with cuddy, low hrs, SUPER
CLEAN! Reduced $39,995 LOWES MARINE SALES Call
239-642-3439 or 239-775-5639 Email: sales@lmsfl.com
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29' 1979 Chris Craft 29 Catalina Express Twin Crusader 31' 1999 SEA RAY SUNDANCER: AIR,
5.0 inboards, Very Roomy cabin, GPS, VHF FishFinder, lift GENERATOR, KEPT IN FRESH WATER,
stored, Asking $7,995 LOWES MARINE SALES Call $9,000 Service Just Completed. $59,900
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er, full electronics, great for cruising and weekend get-
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Coast Boat &Yacht Sales www.gulfcoastboatsales.com








29' Sea Ray Amberjack 2002, Twins, Air, Lift
Kept, Cruise or Fish ONLY $49,900 Redfish
Yacht Brokers, 941-639-9400
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32'2006 CO BA LT 323:T ,11,.., ..,:., 4 '.. : 1 i,1..
3 drives, Apx 70hrs, Drive Train Pkg, Anchor Windlass, SS
Anchor, Cockpit Cover, Gen., AC, Heat, Bimini, Transom
Shower, CG Equipped, Fully Loaded Asking $199,900
Call 941-359-0390 Sara Bay Marina





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32' 2006 RINKER 320: A "like new" boat @ used boat
price. Only 40 hrs on T-5.0L, 270HP economical Volvos w/
ext. warranties, gen set w/84 hrs., A/C, chtpltr/radar, hull
warranty, full camper top, mooring cover, enc. head, full gal-
ley sleeps 6, lift kept. Asking $125,900. Call Ray Mason
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33' 2002 SEA RAY 310 Sundancer: New Twin 5.7L Mercruiser
inboards, 10hrs new Motors, 300 on Boat. Gen., Full Canvas pkg.,
GPS, Radar, DF, Autopilot, Swim Plat., Loaded w/Options, Lift Kept,
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7.4 MPI Freshwater Cooled, 425 hours, New Generator,
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34'2006 Mainship FlybridgeTrawler: Lowest priced trawler
w/T- 240HP Yanmar diesels on the market. Only 136 hrs,
engines serviced every 50 hrs, 10 gals per hr at 18K cruise,
centerline queen, LG flybridge, lift kept. Owner incentive.
Asking $199,900. Call Ray Mason 941-505-7269,
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Maint., Single 420hp Yanmar Diesel w/bow thruster, New
Bottom Paint & Wax job Feb 08, Color Charplotter/radar,
Autopilot, FF Reduced $167,000. Ray Mason (941)505-
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35' 2000 Silverton 351 Sedan Bridge: Spacious sedan
cruiser, T- 7.4 L Crusaders, 7.3KW Gen set, A/C, full galley,
WA queen berth, great electronics, fully enclosed bridge,
much more. $119,900. Call Ray Mason, (941) 505-7269,
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37' 1999 Cruisers 3750 Aft Cabin: Ex Cond., Maint. w/open
checkbook. New Manifolds/Risers in 2007, oil changed every
50hrs. Twin 454 Mercruiser Mag MPIs, 10KW Kohler gen set,
full galley, 2-staterms,2-heads, dinette, Details@seaamer-
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38' 1991 Bruno Abbate Primatist Offshore: Italian Built, 2
454 (400hp each) Mercruiser Velvet Drives, 40hrs w/outdrives,
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Correcting error

of my ways

Kim



Coole.com


was on vaca-
tion in the Galapagos from
Aug. 28. through Sept. 9.
It was wonderful. I highly
recommend the destination to
anyone interested in the envi-
ronment, ecology, evolution or
most anything to do with the
outdoors. We swam with sea
lions and penguins, climbed
more rocks than I ever knew
existed and saw finches, frigate
birds, blue- and red-footed
boobies, sea turtles and those
famous giant Galapagos tor-
toises. We even saw Lonesome
George, the giant Galapagos
tortoise that seemed destined
to be the last of his subspecies.
That is another story for anoth-
er day.
Sadly, my brain got to
Ecuador before my fingers,
which is why I typed a major
error in my Aug. 28-29 column
in Let's Go!. Despite writing
several stories about the up-
coming jazz festival in Venice
the weekend of Sept. 27-28, I
managed to place the Saturday
afternoon concert in the wrong
park. The free concert from 1
p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 27 will
be in Blalock Park, which is on
Nassau Street, in the 300 block,
opposite the Triangle Inn and
adjacent to the Venice
Arboretum.
Given this town's fascination
with jazz, it might be necessary
to park the car near any of sev-
eral other parks, including the
park I mentioned in error but,
to see the musicians and hear
the music, head to Blalock
Park.
I also must apologize that
making this correction took
longer than it takes for a giant
tortoise to crawl out of a mud
bath or for me to climb to the
top of one of the taller volca-
noes in the Galapagos.
The boat on which we sailed
had no Internet and no televi-
sion. No one seemed to miss
either one.


BRAD PAISLEY
Sept. 19.
Ford Amphitheatre,
4802 U.S. Highway 301 North,
Tampa.
813-740-2446
or www.ticketmaster.com.

SARA EVANS
8 p.m. Sept. 19
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
13350 Edison Parkway, Fort Myers.
239-481-4849
or www.bbmannpah.com.

LISA WILLIAMS:
LIFE AMONG THE DEAD
7:30 p.m. Sept. 24.
As an Internationally acclaimed,
Medium and Clairvoyant, Lisa
Williams has an amazing ability to
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*STEEL MAGNOLIAS'
Se' t. -0 i: tl. 19.
Vieri: e Tlie..tre
1 J1 W. T.,iini,3 Ae. Ver:IIIe.
c-J l-Jl::l- 1115.

'GOLDDIGGERS OF 1633'
Sept. ;- [l :,oi. "",
io:ilieii Aiple CDiner Tlie.atre
25 i. Piie.. ple A e.. .. .Sr..i:t[..

o -r L.L- -.. l: l- ..1 l .: m.

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2:5i A.3rrii St.. Port Ili. rlI:rtie.
iJ 1-.2,5JI 1 75.


NEIL DIAMOND
8 p.m. Oct. 24.
St. Pete Times Forum
401 Channelside Drive, Tampa.
813-287-8844
or www.ticketmaster.com.

'BORN YESTERDAY'
Oct. 24 Nov. 16.
Florida Repertory Theatre
2267 1st Street, Fort Myers
877-787-8053 or www.
FloridaRep.org.

SOUTHERN ROCK FESTIVAL
FEATURING .38 SPECIAL
Oct. 25.
Turner Agri-Civic Center
2250 NE Roan Street, Arcadia
863-993-4807
or www.turnercenter.com.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK
with special guest
NATASHA BEDINGFIELD
: 1. 1:1. iI 2 .
St. Pete Tiirne Fcruiin
10 1 r Ii..,iiiel.,ije C'ri, e. T..iiijp...
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iJo i-. J ( 2 3.
Verim: e Tlea3tre
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9 1J J::_- Ill 115.

LAKESIDE COUNTRY BASH
featuring SUGARLAND with
special guests Kellie Pickler
and Ashton Shepherd

L 1. e r"ei:'ii..al Parlr
i G iil'i..In CLriu e. Fort P,1er,.
'. '. .. [i: I etr,.ii' [er. ,: rr.

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Veni: l TlIte.3tre
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94J 1-J::, Ill 5.

'BARNUM' a musical suggested
by the life of RT. Barnum
J, o. 15 D e:,:. 20.
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CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA -'CZECH IT OUT!'
Jodi DeSalvo, piano.
Nov. 16.
Center for Performing Arts &
Education Center
701 Carmalita St., Punta Gorda.
941-625-5996.

SO YOU THINK YOU
CAN DANCE TOUR
7:30 p.m. Nov. 17.
St. Pete Times Forum
401 Channelside Drive, Tampa.
813-287-8844
or www.ticketmaster.com.

'WHITE CHRISTMAS'
Nov.20 Dec. 27.
Broadway Palm DinnerTheatre
1 :i0 (i :,h:,iiii..l Bkd.. Fo.rt Pr1e .


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lo, 2': i ,:,. '29.
Tlie V..ii We:el Per:iriiinei Arts H..ll
7 77 i. T..iii i.iii Tr.3.1. S.ar..3':ot ..


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N,:,O 2:3. Cec:. 2 1.
Florni3a FRPeert:r Tliea..tre
22,7 1,t Street. Fort rlrer_
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Dec. 3 4.
Tli V..ii We:el Perio iniii Arts H..ll
7 7 I 1 T..i iiii..3iiii Tr..: 1. S..r..:i [..i.


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September 18 19, 2008


Let's Go! Page 2


Help make
wishes come true

Marie
Merchant
Let's Go! Editor
mmerchant@sun-herald.com
f you've ever
wanted to
help make a wish come true,
here's your chance.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation
is offering aWish Granter train-
ing class from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Sept. 27 at the Mid-County
Regional Library, 2050 Forrest
Nelson Blvd. in Port Charlotte.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation
helps grant wishes of children
who have life-threatening med-
ical conditions.
Wish Granters work in teams
and meet with families to dis-
cuss wishes, fill out paperwork,
then work to make the wish a
reality.
There is a $20 fee for materials,
ID badge and a required back-
ground check.
A volunteer application and
training registration form must
be completed. For a copy of the
form, go to www.wishcentral.org.
You must be at least 21 to
be aWish Granter.
To register, or for more infor-
mation, call 813-288-2600 or
e-mail alina.schreiber@
suncoastwish.org.

Check out the new recipe card
on page 14. The new format will
allow you to cut out the card for
your favorites. If you have a
recipe you would like to share,
e-mail letsgo@sun-herald.com.

LET'S GO! INFO

Publisher
David Dunn-Rankin
Let's Go! Editor
Marie Merchant
Phone: 941-206-1145
E-mail: letsgo@sun-herald.com
Fax: 941-629-2085
Mail: 23170 Harborview Road,
Charlotte Harbor, FL 33980
Let's Go! Web site:
www.sun-herald.com/letsgo
Please submit information at least
two weeks before the event.
To send items for the calendar, please
inclu e the time, location, cost o tic ets
and where to Pet them, and a
number to call fo more information.






COVER STORY
September 18 19, 2008


Let's Go! Page 3


Launch to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex


By CHRISTINE BROYLES
SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Spend a full day at one of
the most unique experiences
in Florida.
It will take you three hours
to get there from Southwest
Florida, but the benefits are
worth the travel time.
Get up early and launch your
family off to the Kennedy Space
Center Visitor Complex near
Cocoa Beach. If you leave at
6 a.m., you can be there right
when it opens, stay until it
closes at 7 p.m. and still be
home by 10 p.m.
Stand beside the first rockets
that put our NASA astronauts
into space at the Rocket Garden.
Experience the cramped quar-
ters of the Mercury, Apollo and
Gemini rockets by climbing
aboard to get a glimpse of how
our astronauts felt as they were
blasted into and out of our
atmosphere.
You can also take a short tour
of the Rocket Garden at 9:30 or
10:30 a.m. to fully comprehend
what you are seeing.
After checking out the Rocket
Garden take a trip down memo-
ry lane through the Space Walk
of Honor and Astronaut
Memorial, paying tribute to the
pioneers of space on your way
to the amazing Shuttle Launch
Experience. Not to be missed,
this ride will give you the thrills
of a realistic simulation of an
actual launch with great G-
Force! This is not for people
that like their feet planted firmly
on the ground at all times or
those who have a weak heart.

Lunch with an astronaut
Add to your experience by
having lunch with an astronaut.
Lunch begins are 12:15 p.m. and
the food was mighty tasty the
day my husband Rob and I were
there. An astronaut will make a
presentation and entertain
questions and answers toward
the end of the meal. Each guest
will receive an autographed
copy of a NASA photo of the
astronaut you meet. You also


Fall events at the Kennedy

Space Center Visitor Complex


PROV
The Rocket Garden at Kennedy Spa



What: Kennedy Space Center
Address: SR-405, between Range
Road and East Avenue SW.
Phone: 321-449-4400.
Web site:
www.kennedyspacecenter.com.
Admission (Good for two days within
any seven days but not on launch
days): $38 plus tax per person for
adults and $28 plus tax per person for
children ages 3-11.
Includes: IMAXTheatre, U.S. Astronaut
Hall of Fame with interactive simula-
tors, all exhibits and shows
Hours: Kennedy Space Center Visitor
Complex opens at 9 a.m. Closing times
vary by season. The Visitor Complex is
open daily except December 25 and
certain launch days.
Special event launch viewing tickets:
Call 321-449-4400 for viewing options.
The next scheduled launch is STS-125,
Space shuttle Atlantis on Oct. 10.
Lunch with Astronaut: $22.99 plus tax
for adults and $15.99 plus tax per per-
son for children 3-11. Must purchase
with general admission or annual pass.
Call 321-449-4400 for reservations.

can have a photo taken with the
astronaut using your own cam-
era, or purchase a professional
shot of you and the astronaut.
Rob and I got to meet veteran
Apollo and Space Shuttle
Astronaut Bill Pogue. Pogue is
one of the original 19 astronauts
selected by NASA in 1966. He
served as crew on the Apollo 7,


PROVIDED BY KENNEDY SPACE CENTER
Eye on the Universe:
The Hubble Space Telescope
SFrom the far reaches of space come
some of the most vibrant images
known to man. Experience the powerful
and stunning imagery of the Hubble
Space Telescope at Kennedy Space
Center Visitor Complex during the Eye
on the Universe: The Hubble Space
Telescope exhibition. Step into the uni-
verse and walk the pathway to ancient
stars, nebulas and galaxies. Orbiting
earth 350 miles above, the most pow-
erful telescope in history gazes into the
depths of the universe, capturing
images from the past never seen
before. Set in an ultra-dark environ-
IDED BY KENNEDY SPACE CENTER ment, beautiful images showcase
deep space, unlocking the mysteries
ce Center. of our universe.
The new Hubble art exhibition will
D open in October 2008 in conjunction
with the Hubble Space Shuttle mission,
Take Interstate 75 to Exit 261 (-4). STS-125.The Hubble Space Telescope
Travel east on I-4 to Exit 72 (SR-528 (HST), a research tool dedicated to sci-
Travel east oE x w east n entific studies of nature, has peered

e xpressway ). Travel easR-407 t exion out into space and back into time,
expressway to the SR 407 exit expanding our knowledge of the uni-
(Kennedy Space Center/Titusville). R- verse capturing images of things so
407 ends at SR-405.Turn right on SR- distant that probably no longer exist.
405 and follow signs approximately 9 The multi-media experience will engage
miles to Kennedy Space Center. It will and stimulate curiosity and excitement
be on the right, for the art and science of Hubble.

11 and 14 missions. He also was STS-125 Space Shuttle Launch
the pilot of Skylab 4 which was The noise, the vibrations and the
the plon st m fla ight ( view! From countdown to lift-off, there's
the longest manned flight (84 nothing quite like a live, authentic space
days, 1 hour and 15 minutes) in launch. Witness history in the making
the history of manned space from Kennedy Space Center during the
flight. Pogue is the author of night launch of STS-125 Space Shuttle
"How Do You Go To the Atlantis. This historic flight, scheduled for
how h 12:33 a.m. Oct. 10, marks the fifth and
Bathroom in Space?" which will final space shuttle mission to service the
answer all your questions about Hubble Space Telescope, the most sig-
living in space. It was written nificant telescope ever made. Tickets will
with his wonderful sense of give visitors access to the closest public
humor. viewing site to the launch pad.
hu wnor. The shuttle crew will carry two new
Another of his books is "Space science instruments to the Hubble
Trivia" which contains 800 Q & A Space Telescope, along with stabilizing
plus three appendices covering gyroscopes batteries and thermal
pl nhaing aof spe ices ovrteri ns blankets that will allow the telescope to
the naming of spacecraft, lunar continue to function through 2013. The
landing sites and everything you current mission duration is set for 11
ever wanted to know about G- days, and the astronauts plan to con
force. Don't forget to see if the duct five spacewalks during rendezvous
astr u is 350 miles above Earth.
astronaut is selling and auto- As with all shuttle launches, special
graphing any of his or her books launch day activities will take place at
at the Space Shop. I got the the Visitor Complex. Guests will enjoy
"bathroom" one signed for my live NASA countdown audio and video
"bathroom" one signed for my presentations on a jumbo-sized screen,
8- and 12-year old nieces as a astronaut appearances and launch
briefings. Before witnessing the live
SPACE I P5 space shuttle launch, park visitors can


experience the sights, sounds and
sensations of their own shuttle launch
on the newest attraction at Kennedy
Space Center Visitor Complex,
Shuttle Launch Experience.
Astronaut Autograph
and Memorabilia Show
Come face to face with American
legends at the Astronaut Scholarship
Foundation's Inaugural Astronaut
Autograph & Memorabilia Show on
Nov. 7-9 at Kennedy Space Center
Visitor Complex.
No where else on Earth will hero
astronauts from all four American
space programs be in one place
signing memorabilia and posing
for photos with guests.
All proceeds from ticket sales benefit
the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation,
a nonprofit, 501 (c)(3), which provides
scholarships for exceptional college
students pursuing degrees in science
and engineering. For more information
or to purchase tickets call
321-455-7014 or visit
www.astronautscholarship.org.
Kennedy Space Center Space &Air Show
Aerospace, aviation and astronauts
come together Nov. 8 9 at Kennedy
Space Center as the world famous U.S.
Navy Blue Angels blaze across the skies
over NASA's Space Shuttle launch and
landing headquarters. The 2008
Kennedy Space Center Space & Air
Show includes aircraft displays and
space-related exhibits on the ground
and plenty of action in the weekend
skies over Kennedy Space Center.
STS-126 Space Shuttle Launch
The noise, the vibrations and the
view! From countdown to liftoff, there's
nothing quite like a live, authentic
space launch. Witness history in the
making from Kennedy Space Center
during the night launch of STS-126
Space Shuttle Endeavor as it lifts off for
the International Space Station. Tickets
will give visitors access to the closest
public viewing site to the launch pad.
As with all shuttle launches, special
launch day activities will take place at
the Visitor Complex. Guests will enjoy
live NASA countdown audio and video
presentations on a jumbo-sized screen,
astronaut appearances and launch
briefings. Before witnessing the live
space shuttle launch, park visitors
can experience the sights, sounds and
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September 18 19, 2008


Lemon Bay Playhouse production has early start time


By KIM COOL
FEATURES EDITOR
The current show at
Englewood's Lemon Bay
Playhouse, "Wait Until Dark," by
Frederick Knott, has a special
twist. Evening shows begin at
7:30 p.m. rather than 8 p.m.,
which is the more common
starting time for evening theatri-
cal offerings in this area.
Knott's work about a con
man and a blind woman is a
murder mystery designed to
keep people on the edge of
their seats with some near-
Hitchcock twists and turns in
the story. Directed by Michelle
Strauss, the production fea-
tures Lilian Moore as Suzy, the
blind woman, Gary Blomberg
as Roat, the con man, and
Flana Levando as Gloria, the


blind woman's neighbor.
Blomberg was most recently
seen in the playhouse's produc-
tion of "Moon Over the
Brewery." Also in the cast is Jim
Walsh who appeared in "The
Long Weekend" at the play-
house; Bernard Broyles who
was in "Driving Miss Daisy;"
and John Wyczlinski, who was
in "All My Sons." Moore and
Levando are new to the Lemon
Bay Playhouse.
"Wait Until Dark" closes
Sept. 21 following the 2 p.m.
matinee.

Coming next:
Next up at the playhouse is
"The Lone Eagle," an original
one-man show about the life of
Charles Lindberg. Created by
and starring Equity player Steve


Carroll, the show was named
for one of Lindberg's many
nicknames, Carroll has said.
Carroll has performed his
show at several venues in the
Sarasota area as well as around
the country, including a special
performance commissioned by
Lindberg's daughter, Reeve, in
honor of the 75th anniversary
of Lindberg's Paris flight.
Carroll's show will be one
night only, Oct. 10, at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets for "Wait Until Dark"
are $15 for adults and $10 for
students. Call the box office at
941-475-6756, between 10 a.m.
and 2 p.m. weekdays and
Saturday (during the run of the
play), or order online at
www.lemonbayplayhouse.com.
The Lemon Bay Playhouse is at
96W Dearborn St., Englewood.


PHOTO BY ROB DAVIS COURTESY OF LEMON BAY PLAYHOUSE
Mike (Charlie Tyler), Roat (Gary Blomberg), and Susy (Lillian Moore)
weave a tale of suspense in the current production of "Wait Until
Dark" at Lemon Bay Playhouse.


Turning Leaf Productions is getting ready t
PROVIDED BY Charlotte County. Tony Huffer and classically shows, all singers will be
fURNING LEAF PRODUCTIONS "It's My Party" captures the trained vocalist Amanda accompanied by a live band.
turning Leaf Productions is energy and spirit that gave Segur. The show a one-night-
ing a birthday, and co- birth to Turning Leaf and four Sneade-Kasanofsky duets only event also marks
nders and producers solid years of high-quality, will include "Enough is another anniversary: Valerie
erie Sneade and Ed Loder professional musical enter- Enough," Judy Garland- and Ed were married onstage
w how to celebrate. tainment, and features per- Barbra/Streisand "Get Happy at Turning Leaf's first show, a
he Port Charlotte-based former who have become fan Medley" a combination of fundraiser for victims of
npany will present "It's My favorites. "Get Happy" and "Happy Days Hurricane Charley. It's a col-
ty," a musical celebration Valerie and Ed will be joined Are here Again" and of laboration that has worked -
t promises to rock the onstage by popular pianist course, Leslie Gore's "It's My for Valerie and Ed, and for
ise, at 7 p.m. Sept. 26, at and vocalist Michelle Party." Southwest Florida fans of the
Cultural Center of Kasanofsky, guitarist/tenor As with all Turning Leaf Great American Songbook.


o celebrate
For "It's My Party," the spe-
cial introductory ticket price
of $12 is only available
through Sept. 19. After that,
show tickets will be $15 each.
Valerie Sneade & Turning Leaf
Productions present their shows
at The Cultural Center Theatre,
2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte.
For information about the
upcoming season, go online to
www.turningleafproductions.net
or call 941- 206-LEAF (5253).


SPACE, FROM PAGE 4
special gift from their aunt. They
loved it.
Even if you can't have lunch
with the astronaut (reservations
are limited), you can go to the
Astronaut Encounter which is
available to all ticket holders. I'd
recommend that you do both if
you can because I learned differ-
ent types of information at each.
The Q & A session with the pub-
lic is so diverse and unique.
Check www.kennedyspacecen-
ter.com/visitKSC/astronautEnco
unter/dine.asp and
www.kennedyspacecenter.com/


upcomingEvents.asp for more
information.

Bus tour
After lunch, take one of the
space center tours which run
approximately 2 hours. Tours
start at 10 a.m. and depart con-
tinuously every 15 minutes. Last
tour departs at 2:45 p.m.
The three main tour stops are
the International Space Station
Center, the LC-39 Observation
Gantry and the Apollo/Saturn V
Center. Get a closer look as bona
fide space station components
are being prepared for flight. Get
a 360-degree view of the histori-


cal and fully functioning launch
pads and the crawler way that
takes the rockets/shuttles to the
launch bay. Don't forget to check
out the vehicle assembly build-
ing that houses rockets and shut-
tles in for repairs and upgrades.
Check out the 363-foot
Apollo/Saturn V moon rocket
and more at each of the tour
stops. You are looking at the
genuine articles as well as
major historical artifacts.
When your legs tire and the
heat starts to get to you, enter
one of the excellent IMAX
theater presentations which
are rated "I" for inspirational.


Now playing are "Tom Hanks
presents Magnificent
Desolation: Walking on the
Moon 3D" and "Tom Cruise
presents Space Station 3D."
Both are breathtaking and
make you feel as if you are
floating in space.
This only touches on a
small part of the vast array of
experiences that you will be a
part of your day at the
Kennedy Space Center Visitor
Complex. Your admission
ticket also covers the U.S.
Astronaut Hall of Fame which is
only 6 miles down the road
from Kennedy and offers a rare


collection of artifacts, displays
and hands-on exhibits for
everyone. Next to it is the Police
Hall of Fame, another interest-
ing destination.
Kennedy Space Center also
has an incredibly informative
Web site: www.kennedyspace-
center.com/ Make reservations
online for special events
throughout the year as well as
purchasing tickets.
If you are a teacher, bring your
teaching certificate and ID to get
in free for the whole year. Check
out the Youth/Education
Programs button at bottom of
KSC's main Web page.


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Abstraction Part II' exhibit

opens Wednesday at Allyn

Gallup Contemporary Art


By KIM COOL
FEATURES EDITOR
Opening Sept. 24 at Allyn
Gallup Contemporary Art in
Sarasota's Rosemary District
is "Abstraction Part II."
Part I of the abstract show
closes Saturday, which gives
you a few days to see that
half of the exhibit.
Unlike realism or impres-
sionism, which gives viewers
something to think about and
even to interpret, abstract is
just that abstract some-
thing to look at and to enjoy
or not without trying to fig-
ure out the reason behind the
work. It can be as simple as
black lines on a white ground
or a study of red dots.
The artists whose work is
being presented are those
who have been associated
with the gallery for some
time and include names
familiar to Sarasota area art
connoisseurs Gale Fulton

CALENDAR EXTRA

POW/MIA
Remembrance
Ceremony
A POW/MIA Remembrance
Ceremony will be held 1 p.m.
to 2 p.m. Saturday in
Fishermen's Village Center
Court, 1200 West Retta
Esplanade, Punta Gorda.
This is in honor of
POW/MIA Remembrance
Day, Sept. 19, and will be
presented by the Vietnam
Brotherhood Echo Company,
AMVETS Post 60 and the
Military Heritage & Aviation
Museum. Immediately fol-
lowing the ceremony, a new
display will be unveiled in
the museum.
For more information, call
Kim Lovejoy at 941-575-9002.


Ross of Sarasota, Helen
Shulman of Naples and
Vermont, and Tremain Smith
of Philadelphia, Linda Ging
and Michael Kessler of
Sante Fe.
Gallup's gallery began as
the Mira mar Gallery in 1991,
primarily presenting mid-
career artists in exhibits that
change monthly.
The gallery, at 1419 Fifth
Street, Sarasota, is open
Tuesday-Saturday, from
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Comedian Tony Rock will be bringing his comedy to Visani
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He also has been seen on his brother Chris' weekly television show
"Everybody Hates Chris."
He recently finished filming "Three Can Play That Game" with
Vivica Fox.
Tickets are $15 in advance, reservations are a must.
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Elks invite public
on trips
The Punta Gorda Elks
would like to invite the public
to two special events they are
sponsoring. Join the Elks for a
baseball game on Sunday. The
last game of the regular sea-
son will feature the Tampa
Bay Rays vs. the Minnesota
Twins. Cost is $42 per person
and includes transportation,
game ticket, hot dog, soda
and snack.
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Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door
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Babylon A.D. (PG-13) C+
A mercenary (Vin Diesel) learns that the
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11:45 Fri-Sat; 1:10, 4:10, 7:05, 9:25 Sun
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Burn After Reading (R) B
A dark spy-comedy from AcademyAward
winners Joel and Ethan Coen.An ousted CIA
official's (AcademyAward nominee John
Malkovich) memoir accidentally falls into the
hands of two unwise gym employees intent on
exploiting their find.
AMC Sarasota 12: 10 a.m., 12:15, 3, 5:30,
8:15, 10:45 Fri-Sat; 10 a.m., 12:15, 3, 5:30,
8:15 Sun
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The Dark Knisght (PG-131 A-


With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and
District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out
to destroy organized crime in Gotham for good.
The triumvirate proves to be effective, but they
soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal
mastermind known as the Joker, who thrusts
Gotham into anarchy and forces the Dark
Knight ever closer to crossing the fine line
between hero and vigilante. 2 hrs. 32 mins.
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Town Center 16: 1:10, 4:35, 8:05

Death Race (R) C+
Three-time speedway champion Jensen
Ames (Jason Statham) is an expert at survival
in the harsh landscape that has become our
country Just as he thinks he has turned his life
around, the ex-con is framed for a gruesome
murder he didn't commit.
Hollywood 20: 1:15, 7:45
Town Center 16: 3:55, 10:20

Disaster Movie (PG-13) C
During one fateful night, a group of impossi-
bly attractive twentysomethings must dodge a
series of man-made and natural disasters. 1 hr.
30 mins.
Hollywood 20: 12:35, 2:45, 5:10, 8:05,
10:25, 12:35 a.m., Fri-Sat; 12:35, 2:45, 5:10,
8:05, 10:25 Sun
Town Center 16: 1:45, 4:10, 7:45, 10:10

Edge of Heaven (NR) NEW
Retired widower Ali sees a solution to his
loneliness when he meets prostitute Yeter and
he proposes that his fellow Turkish native live
with him in exchange for a low rent. At firstAli's
German Professor son Nejat seems disapprov-
ing about his father's choice, but the young pro-
fessor quickly grows fond of kind Yeter, especial-
ly upon discovering most of her hard-earned
money is sent home to Turkey for her daughter's
university studies.
The accidental death ofYeter further dis-
tances father and son, both emotionally and
physically and Nejat then decides to travel to
Istanbul to begin an organized search for Yeter's


daughter Ayten. He decides to stay in Turkey and
trades places with the owner of a German
bookstore who goes home to Germany What
Nejat doesn't know is that 20-something politi-
cal activist Ayten is already in Germany having
fled the Turkish police.
Alone and penniless, Ayten is befriended by
German student who is immediately seduced
by the young Turkish woman's charms and polit-
ical situation. Lotte invites rebellious Ayten to
stay in her home, a gesture not particularly
pleasing to her conservative mother Susanne.
However Ayten ends up arrested and confined
for months while awaiting political asylum.
When her plea is denied, Ayten is deported and
imprisoned in Turkey
Passionate Lotte decides to abandon every-
thing to help Ayten and as the story develops
she meets Nejat.
Burns Court: 2, 5, 7:45

Frozen River (Ri B+


Two days before Christmas in rural upstate
New York, Ray Eddy's husband has left her in an
impossible situation-not only is he gone, but
he has gambled away all of the family's meager
savings. Ray's single wage at the Yankee One
Dollar Store can't make the house payment,
and the situation forces Ray to feed her two
sons popcorn and Tang everyday When Ray
strikes out to search for her husband, she
encounters Lila Littlewolf, a tough, street-smart
Mohawk woman who is dealing with her own
struggle to make ends meet. But Lila has found
a way to do it-smuggling illegal immigrants into
the States. Frozen River is ultimately about the
strength that resides in family and the way hope
in a dire situation can be uncovered by courage
and trust. 97 mins.
Burns Court: 2, 5:30, 8:15

Ghost Town (PG-13) NEW
Bertram Pincus (Ricky Gervais) is a man
whose people skills leave much to be desired.
When Pincus dies unexpectedly but is miracu-
lously revived after seven minutes, he wakes up
to discover that he now has the annoying ability
to see ghosts. Even worse, they all want some-
thing from him, particularly Frank Herlihy (Greg
Kinnear), who pesters him into breaking up the
impending marriage of his widow Gwen (Tea
Leoni). 1 hr. 43 mins.
AMC Sarasota 12: 10:55 a.m., 1:50, 4:50,
7:20, 10:05 Fri-Sat; 10:55 a.m., 1:50, 4:50,
7:20 Sun
Frank Theatres Galleria Stadium: 10:55 a.m.,
1:10, 3:30, 5:35, 7:50, 10
Hollywood 20: 12:45, 3:10, 7:50, 10:35,
12:55 a.m., Fri-Sat; 12:45, 3:10, 7:50, 10:35 Sun
Town Center 16: 2:15, 4:55, 7:30, 10

The House Bunny (PG-13) C+
Shelley Darlington (Anna Faris) lives comfort-
ably at the Playboy Mansion, until a jealous rival
gets her tossed out on her tail. With nowhere
else to go, she winds up at Zeta Alpha Zeta
sorority The seven socially inept Zetas will lose
their house unless they can attract more
pledges; to do that, they need to learn the ways
of makeup and men from an expert.
AMC Sarasota 12: 10:10 a.m., 12:35, 2:55,
5:20, 7:40, 10:10 Fri-Sat; 10:10 a.m., 12:35,
2:55, 5:20, 7:40 Sun
Frank Theatres Galleria Stadium: 11:45 a.m.,
1:45, 3:45, 5:45, 7:50, 9:50
Hollywood 20: 12:55, 3:15, 5:30, 8:10, 10:35
Town Center 16: 2, 4:30, 7:10, 9:45


Igor (PG) NEW
A hunchbacked lab assistant dreams of
becoming a scientist and winning the annual
science fair. 1 hr. 26 mins.
AMC Sarasota 12: 10:15 a.m., 12:30, 2:45,
5:15, 7:45, 9:55 Fri-Sat; 10:15 a.m., 12:30,
2:45, 5:15, 7:45 Sun
Frank Theatres Galleria Stadium: 11 a.m., 1,
3, 5, 7, 9
Hollywood 20: 12:20, 2:40, 4:50, 7:25,
9:35, 11:55 Fri-Sat; 12:20, 2:40, 4:50, 7:25,
9:35 Sun
Town Center 16: 2:10, 4:40, 8, 10:30

Lakeview Terrace (PG-13) NEW
An uptight police officer (Samuel L.
Jackson), the self-appointed watchdog of his
neighborhood, strongly disapproves of the inter-
racial newlyweds (Patrick Wilson, Kerry
Washington) who just moved in next door. He
becomes increasingly hostile toward the inno-
cent pair, going to great lengths to force them
out of their home. Events take a tragic turn when
the couple decide to fight back. 1 hr. 50 mins.
AMC Sarasota 12: 10:45 a.m., 1:30, 4:30,
7:30, 10:15 Fri-Sat; 10:45 a.m., 1:30, 4:30,
7:30 Sun
Frank Theatres Galleria Stadium: 10:40 a.m.,
1:15, 5, 7:30, 9:45
Hollywood 20: Noon, 2:30, 5, 7:35, 10:10,
12:40 a.m., Fri-Sat; Noon, 2:30, 5, 7:35, 10:10 Sun
Town Center 16: 1:20, 4, 7:50, 10:25

Mamma Mia! (PG-13) B
Donna (Meryl Streep), an independent hote-
lier in the Greek islands, is preparing for her
daughter's wedding with the help of two old
friends. Meanwhile Sophie, Donna's spirited
daughter, has a plan of her own. She secretly
invites to the wedding three men from her
mother's past in hopes of meeting her real
father and having him escort her down the
aisle on her big day
Hollywood 20: 1, 4:20, 7, 9:30, 12:05 a.m.,
Fri-Sat; 1, 4:20, 7, 9:30 Sun
Town Center 16: 1:25, 4:05, 7:40

Mamma Mial
Sing-Along Edition (PG-13) B


Get ready to sing along to fan favorites su
as "Dancing Queen' "S.O.S.,; "Money Money'
Money' "Take a Chance on Me," "LayAll Your
Love on Me," "Voulez-Vous" and many more
iconic ABBA songs featured in the film. Here's
your chance to experience the movie in a whi
new way and join in! 1 hr. 48 mins.
AMC Sarasota 12: 10:05 a.m., 12:40, 6:3
FrankTheatres Galleria Stadium: 1, 3:10, 7:

The Mummy: Tomb of
the Dragon Emperor (PG-13)
Brendan Fraser returns as explorer Rick
O'Connell to combat the resurrected Han
Emperor (Jet Li) in an epic that races from th
catacombs of ancient China high into the frig
Himalayas. Rick is joined in this all-new advei
ture by son Alex (Luke Ford), wife Evelyn (Mar
Bello) and her brother, Jonathan (John Hanna
And this time, the O'Connells must stop a
mummy awoken from a 2,000-year-old curse
who threatens to plunge the world into his m
ciless, unending service. Doomed by a double
crossing sorceress (Michelle Yeoh) to spend
eternity in suspended animation, China's ruth


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less Dragon Emperor and his 10,000 warriors
have laid forgotten for eons, entombed in clay
as a vast, silent terra cotta army But when
dashing adventurer Alex O'Connell is tricked into
awakening the ruler from eternal slumber, the
reckless young archaeologist must seek the
help of the only people who know more than he
does about taking down the undead: his par-
ents. 1 hr. 54 mins.
Town Center 16: 1:15, 7:40

My Best Friend's Girl (R) NEW
Smart, beautiful and headstrong, Alexis is
the girl of Dustin's dreams. But after only five
weeks of dating, the love-struck Dustin is com-
ing on so strong thatAlexis is forced to slow
things down permanently Devastated and
desperate to get her back, Dustin turns to his
best friend, Tank, the rebound specialist. Tank
soon finds himself torn between his loyalty to
Dustin and a strange new attraction to his best
friend's girl. 1 hr. 43 mins.
AMC Sarasota 12: 11:15 a.m., 2, 5, 8,
10:30 Fri-Sat; 11:15 a.m., 2, 5, 8 Sun
Frank Theatres Galleria Stadium: 10:35 a.m.,
12:50, 3,5:10, 7:20, 9:30
Hollywood 20: 12:25, 2:50, 5:15, 7:40, 10,
12:25 a.m., Fri-Sat; 12:25, 2:50, 5:15, 7:40,
10 Sun
Town Center 16: 1:55, 4:50, 7:20, 9:55

Righteous Kill (R) B
Two veteran detectives (Robert De Niro, AI
Pacino) hunt a vigilante whose crimes resemble
those of a killer they put behind bars long ago.
AMC Sarasota 12: 11 a.m., 1:45, 4:45,
7:15, 10 Fri-Sat; 11 a.m., 1:45, 4:45, 7:15 Sun
Frank Theatres Galleria Stadium: 10:50 a.m.,
1:05, 3:15, 5:30, 7:45, 10
Hollywood 20: Noon, 12:30, 2:25, 2:55,
4:50, 5:20, 7:20, 7:50, 9:45, 10:15, 12:10 a.m.,
12:50 a.m., Fri-Sat; Noon, 12:30, 2:25, 2:55,
4:50, 5:20, 7:20, 7:50, 9:45, 10:15 Sun
Town Center 16: 1:05, 1:40, 3:45, 4:15,
7:15, 7:55, 9:50, 10:25

Tell No One (NR) B+


Francois Cluzet stars in this French thriller
from director Guillaume Canet. Eight years after
the heinous murder of his wife, doctor Alex Beck
receives an ominous email from an unknown
source. The message contains a video image of
Alex's thought-to-be dead wife in real time..
Burns Court: 2:15, 5:15, 8

Traitor (PG-131 B+


30 When straight-arrow agent Roy Clayton (Guy
Pearce) assumes command of a special FBI
task force, he becomes entangled in a web of
covert operations. All the clues in Clayton's
C investigation point to Samir Horn (Don
Cheadle), a former Special Ops soldier who
now aids terrorists. But as Clayton digs deeper
and contradictory evidence begins to emerge,
e he begins to question Horn's motives.
id 1 hr. 50 mins.
n- Hollywood 20: 4:15, 10:10, 12:45 a.m.,
ia Fri-Sat; 4:15, 10:10 Sun
h). Town Center 16: 10:15

Tronic Thunder (R) B


er-
e-
h-


Tugg Speedman (Ben Stiller), pampered
action superstar, sets out for Southeast Asia to
take part in the biggest, most-expensive war


movie produced. But soon after filming begins,
he and his co-stars, Oscar-winner Kirk Lazarus
(Robert Downey), comic Jeff Portnoy (Jack
Black) and the rest of the crew, must become
real soldiers when fighting breaks out in that
part of the jungle. 1 hr. 46 mins.
AMC Sarasota 12: 11:30 a.m., 2:15, 5:10,
7:55, 10:40 Fri-Sat; 11:30 a.m., 2:15, 5:10,
7:55 Sun
FrankTheatres Galleria Stadium: 10:45 a.m.,
5:20, 9:45
Hollywood 20: 1:05, 4:35, 7:15, 9:50,
12:20 a.m., Fri-Sat; 1:05, 4:35, 7:15, 9:50 Sun
Town Center 16: 1:35, 4:20, 7:35, 10:10

Tyler Perry's The Family
That Preys (PG-13) B+
Wealthy socialite Charlotte Cartwright (Kathy
Bates) and her dear friend Alice Pratt (Alfre
Woodard), a working class woman of high
ideals, have enjoyed a lasting friendship
throughout many years. Suddenly their lives
become mired in turmoil as their adult chil-
dren's extramarital affairs, unethical business
practices and a dark paternity secret threaten
to derail family fortunes and unravel the lives
of all involved. In the midst of the turmoil,
Charlotte and Alice decide to take a breather
from it all by making a cross-country road trip in
which they rediscover themselves and possibly
find a way to save their families from ruin.
AMC Sarasota 12: 10:25 a.m., 1, 4:05,
6:45, 9:30 Fri-Sat; 10:25 a.m., 1,4:05, 6:45 Sun
FrankTheatres Galleria Stadium: 10:30 a.m.,
12:45, 3:05, 5:15, 7:35, 9:45
Hollywood 20: 12:45, 4:45, 7:35, 10:30
Town Center 16: 1:30, 4:25, 7:25, 10:05

Vicky Cristina Barcelona (PG-13) B+
Vicky and Cristina, these two young
Americans spend a summer in Spain and meet
a flamboyant artist and his beautiful but insane
ex-wife. Vicky is straight-laced and about to
be married. Cristina is a sexually adventurous
free spirit. When they all become amorously
entangled, both comedic and harrowing
results ensue. 1 hr. 36 mins.
FrankTheatres Galleria Stadium: 11:25 a.m.,
1:25, 3:25, 5:25, 7:25, 9:25
Hollywood 20: 12:10, 2:30, 5, 7:20, 9:40,
midnight Fri-Sat; 12:10, 2:30, 5, 7:20, 9:40 Sun

The Women (PG-131 B-


Mary Haines (Meg Ryan) is a clothing
designer who seems to have it all a beautiful
country home, a rich financier husband, an
adorable 11-year-old daughter and a part-time
career creating designs for her father's venera-
ble clothing company Her best friend, Sylvie
Fowler (Annette Bening), leads another enviable
life a happily single editor of a prominent
fashion magazine, a possessor of a huge closet
of designer clothes and a revered arbiter of
taste and style poised on New York's cutting
edge. But when Mary's husband enters into an
affair with Crystal Allen (Eva Mendes), a sultry
spritzerr girl' lurking behind the Saks Fifth
Avenue perfume counter, all hell breaks loose.
AMC Sarasota 12: 10:30 a.m., 1:15, 4:15, 7,
9:45 Fri-Sat; 10:30 a.m., 1:15, 4:15, 7 Sun
FrankTheatres Galleria Stadium: 11:20 a.m.,
1:40, 4:40, 7:05, 9:20
Hollywood 20: 12:05, 2:40, 5:20, 7:55, 10:40
Town Center 16: 1, 3:50, 7:05, 9:50


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September 18 19, 2008


Sarasota Opera offers two firsts this fall


By KIM COOL
FEATURES EDITOR
For the first time in its his-
tory, the Sarasota Opera will
present an opera in the fall.
"The Barber of Seville" will
be presented at 8 p.m. Nov. 7,
12 and 14 and at 1:30 p.m.
Nov. 9 and 16.
The Sarasota Orchestra will
play for this production -
another first for the opera.
Normally, the opera assem-
bles a special orchestra for its
winter season, holding musi-
cian tryouts as it holds singer
tryouts for the four-opera
winter season.

CALENDAR EXTRA

'Kids Day
America/IntemationalT'
On Saturday, communities
worldwide will participate in
the fourteenth annual "Kids
Day America/InternationalTM,"
a Health, Safety, and
Environmental Awareness Day.
Dr Kevin Van Nostrand, of
Spinal Health & Rehab, will be
sponsoring the event locally
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sallie
Jones Elementary in Punta
Gorda.
The event will provide essen-
tial information on crime pre-
vention, internet and child
safety, and environmental
awareness. Dr. Kevin Van
Nostrand's office will be per-
forming free health screenings,
and distribute information on
disease prevention, health pro-
motion for the children.
The Charlotte County
Sheriff's Department and
Punta Gorda Police
Department will be on hand to
provide free "Stranger Danger"
classes in their safety trailer,
drug prevention for all the
children, bicycle safety and
free helmet fitting giveaways.
The Punta Gorda Fire
Department is bringing a fire
truck and will teach fire safety
tips. There will be a K-9


Musicians even appear
within the love story of Count
Almaviva and Rosina, a com-
moner. In the first act hired
musicians accompany the
count as he serenades the
object of his affections. The
count is assisted in his pur-
suit of Rosina by his former
servant Figaro, a barber.
Another suiter, Dr. Bartolo,
conspires with a friend to
slander the count. The plot
thickens even more when
many of the characters pre-
tend to be what they are not.
Music for the three-act
opera was created by



demonstration presented by
the Charlotte County Sheriff's
Department.
Department of Motor
Vehicles will be making official
ID cards for all children over
the age of 5 years for $3 dol-
lars.
Murdock Family Medicine
will have their RV present for
health checks. A local


Gioachino Rossini for Cesare
Sterbini's book.
Tickets for the fall opera
range upward from
$25 per person.

Season opener
The fall season opens at 8 p.m.
Oct. 25 with an onstage con-
cert for a limited few.
Dubbed "Up Close,
Informal," the concert will
feature singers and musicians
from "The Barber of Seville"
performing on stage, where
the audience itself will be
seated, literally be "up close."
A reception with the perform-



optometrist will be performing
free vision screenings.
Charlotte County Health
Department will provide free
snacks and giveaways.
Kids can do free arts and
crafts provided by The Home
Depot. The first 500 children to
attend will receive this year's
Kid's Day America T-shirt.
The event is free.


ers and the opera's artistic
director, Victor DeRenzi and
its executive director,
Susan T. Danis.
Tickets for the concert are
$60 per person. Seating is
limited.
The four operas scheduled
for the winter season, which
begins Feb. 7 include
Puccini's "Tosca," Donizetti's
"The Elixir of Love,"
Mascagni's "L'amico Fritz"
and Verdi's "Don Carlos,"
which will be presented in
rotating repertory through
March 29. The opening night
opera will begin at 4 p.m. and


the Verdi operas will begin at
7 p.m. for evening perfor-
mances. Matinees of all four
operas will begin at 1:30 p.m.
and all other evening operas
will begin at 8 p.m.
The Sarasota Opera House
is at 61 N. Pineapple Ave.,
Sarasota.
For tickets to these special
events and for the opera's
coming four-opera winter
season, including a special
concert by the opera's
Youth Opera in March, call
the opera's box office at
951-366-8450, ext. 1 or
tollfree at 888-OPERA-12.


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CALENDAR EXTRA
There's a Festival
at the Gallery Walk
The public is invited to Punta
Gorda's downtown Gallery Walk
from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday.
The merchants have chosen
"Festival" as their theme and
offer live entertainment, food


and drink samples, art and
health demonstrations, art
exhibits, and a free trolley.
There is free parking available,
and the Gallery Walk can be
done on foot, but the trolley will
take visitors all around the
route. For information, call
941-505-1915.


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DESOTO COUNTY
- Bulldogs Roadhouse
4313 NW Highway 70, Arcadia.
863-993-9989.
www.Bulldogsroadhouse.com.
Thursday, karaoke with Buz.
7 p.m. Wednesday, Pool Tournament.
- The Loading Zone
2135 U.S. 17,Arcadia.
863-494-9688.
Friday- Saturday, karaoke/dance with Buz.
8:30 p.m. Sunday, pool tournament.
8 p.m. Monday, pool tournament.
Tuesday, Texas Hold-em poker.
- Spurs & Spokes
4135 S.W. Highway 17, Arcadia.
863-993-0974.
7 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Wednesday,
karaoke.
* Wagon Wheel Saloon
165 S. Polk Ave., Arcadia.
863-494-6803.
Friday, karaoke with Bob and Jerry.

ENGLEWOOD
* Banditos
5665 S Mccall Road, Englewood.
941-697-4221.
8 p.m. close Thursday, Saturday,
Tuesday, karaoke.
Friday, live entertainment.
8 p.m. Tuesday, Bingo.
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Ladies Day with
Texas Hold 'em Poker.
* Braemar Pub & Family Restaurant
2440 S. McCall Road, Englewood.
4 p.m. 8 p.m. Sunday, Karaoke by
WAM Entertainment.
* Calico Jack's
1950 Beach Road., Englewood.
941-475-8671.
9:30 p.m.- 1:30 a.m. Friday Saturday,
Full Tilt.
- E-J's Fishbones Grill
1997 Kentucky Ave., Englewood.
941-697-0172.
6 p.m. 9 p.m. Saturday, karaoke.
- End Zone
2411 S. McCall Road, Englewood.
941-698-4019.
7 p.m. 9 p.m. Monday, Live trivia.
* Fat Katz Pub
125 S. Indiana Ave., Englewood.
941-473-7388.
8 p.m. midnight Friday, Riding High.
- Frosted Mug
4104 El Jobean Road, El Jobean.
941-629-3766.
6 p.m. 9 p.m. Saturday, Les Pearsall.
* Indian Mound Park
End of Winson Avenue, Englewood.
6:30 p.m. Monday, country and
bluegrass open jam.
* Junior's
2643 Placida Road, Grove City.
941-474-8730.
Thursday and Sunday, karaoke.
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, DJ.
7 p.m. Monday, Texas Hold 'em Poker
tournaments with registration at 6 p.m.
Mookeys Bar & Grill
4821 Placida Road, Grove City.
941-697-0349.
8:30 p.m. Friday Saturday, karaoke..


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* Steamers
750 N. Indiana Ave., Englewood.
7 p.m.- 10 p.m. Friday, Les Pearsall.

NORTH PORT
* Olde World Restaurant
11415 S. Tamiami Trail, North Port.
941-426-1155.
7 p.m.- 10 p.m.Thursday, Open mic night
8 p.m.- 12 a.m. Friday, karaoke.
7 p.m. Saturday, Monday, No limit Texas
Hold 'em Poker tournaments.
Registration at 6 p.m.
7 p.m. Tuesday, swing dancing. lessons
start at 7 p.m., dancing at 8 p.m.
* Stuff A Belly Diner
14525 Tamiami Trail. North Port.
941-426-9885.
7 p.m- 10 p.m. Wednesday and
Saturday, karaoke.

PORT CHARLOTTE
*American Legion Post 110
3152 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte.
941-629-7746.
6:30 p.m.- 10:30 p.m. karoke with Billy G.
7 p.m. 10 p.m. Friday, La Croix.
7 p.m. 10 p.m. Saturday, Circles.
Jam Session with Crossfire.
Tuesday, Bingo. Doors open at
3:30 p.m. Games begin at 6 p.m.
7 p.m.- 10 p.m. Wednesday,
Tim Goodman.


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5301 Heron Creek Blvd., North Port
SOff Sumter Blvd.
Between U.S. 41 & 1-75 (Exit 182)
www.heron-creek.com/dining
Dinner Reservations Suggested (941) 240-5100


Bikini's Sports Bar
1225 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte.
941-766-1161.
Noon 7 p.m. live entertainment.
* Boomers
2360 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte.
941-743-4140.
6 p.m.- 10 p.m. Thursday, live classic
rock band in the Tiki Bar.
Thursday, Hip Hop DJ in Club,
karaoke in the Lounge.
6 p.m.- 10 p.m. Friday,
live rock band in the Tiki Bar.
9 p.m. Friday, Dance DJ in Club,
karaoke in the Lounge.
6 p.m. 10 p.m. Saturday,
live rock band in the Tiki Bar.
9 p.m. Saturday, Dance DJ in the Club,
karaoke in the Lounge.
1 p.m. 3 p.m., 4 p.m. 7 p.m. Sunday,
live rock band in the Tiki Bar.
8 p.m. Monday, dart tournament.
9 p.m. Tuesday, karaoke.
Chubby'z 2
4109 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte.
7 p.m. Monday, Texas Hold 'em Poker
tournaments with registration at 6 p.m.
4 p.m. Saturday, Texas Hold 'em Poker
tournaments with registration at 3 p.m.
Club Fluid
1225 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte.
941-457-7077.
10 p.m. 2 a.m. Wednesday, everyone
drinks free DJ Big E.
10 p.m.- 2 a.m. Thursday, ladies night
with DJ's Donovan and Legend. No cover.


Free drinks until midnight.
Hip Hop and R & B.
10 p.m. 2 a.m. Saturday, DJ Big E. No
cover. Ladies drink free. Hip Hop and R & B.
* Coyote's
4300 Kings Highway, Schoolhouse
Square, Port Charlotte.
941-629-2114.
Thursday, Mechanical Bull Riding
and DJ Daron.
The first Thursday of every month is bike
night at 7 p.m. with Florida Motorsports.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday and Sunday, $1000 Texas Hold
'em Poker tournament qualifiers.
9 p.m. 2 a.m. Friday Saturday, Live


country bands.
9 p.m. 2 a.m. Monday,
karaoke with DnD Karaoke.
9 p.m.- 2 a.m. Tuesday,
karaoke with DnD Karaoke.
10 p.m. Tuesday, karaoke contest.
9 p.m. 2 a.m. Wednesday, Open mic.
* Deep Creek Elks
1133 Capricorn Blvd., Deep Creek.
941-764-6825.
5:30 p.m. Friday, dinner followed
by music by Girl Talk.
6 p.m. Tuesday, karaoke.

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Friday from 5 to 8pm.


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Friday from 4 to 6pm in the
Heron's Roost Grille Room.

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* Eagles Lodge
23111 Harborview Road, Charlotte Harbor.
941-426-4320.
2 p.m. 6 p.m. Sunday, Country Western
jamboree with Blue Byou. $3 members,
$5 nonmembers. Open to the public.
* Gatorz Bar & Grill
3816 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte.
941-625-5000.
Live bands Saturday night.
- House of Prime Restaurant
Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte.
941-613-4020.
Hafla belly dancing show at 8 p.m.
every third Friday of the month.
SJoe Cracker
1020 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte.
941-258-3444.
8 p.m. midnight Friday Saturday, live music.
- Johny's Diner & Pub
1951 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte.
941-255-0094.
Karaoke the third Saturday of every month.
* MC Rascal's Loony Bin
1182 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte.
www.loonybinpub.com.
941-255-5999.
1 p.m. Thursday Texas Hold 'em Poker
tournament with registration at noon.
9 p.m.- 1 a.m. Friday, The Jam Band.
9 p.m.- 1 a.m. Saturday, Tucci.
1 p.m. Tuesday, Texas Hold 'em Poker
tournament with registration at noon.
9 p.m. 2 a.m. Wednesday, ladies night
and karaoke with Philly Billy.
- Port Charlotte Elks #2153
20225 Kenilworth Blvd., off Veterans
Blvd., Port Charlotte.
941-627-9811.
5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Friday,
dancing with Just 4 Fun.
Portofino Restaurant
23241 Bayshore Road, Charlotte Harbor.
941-743-2800.
6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Friday,
Saturday, live entertainment in the
Sinatra Room Lounge.
- Portside
3636 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte.
941-629-3055.
9 p.m. 1 a.m.Thursday, Ladies night
with DJ T.
9 p.m. 1 a.m. Saturday, '80s Night with
video games, pricing and DJ T with '80s music.
9 p.m. Tuesday, DJ T.
SQ's Sports Bar and Girl
4030 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte.
941-764-6969.
3 p.m. Thursday, Texas Hold 'em Poker.
8 p.m. Thursday, ACS League 8 Ball.
10:30 p.m. Thursday, $100 First Place
Open 8 Ball Tournament.
7 p.m. Friday, Texas Hold 'em Poker
8 p.m. Friday, 9 Ball Texas Express.
3 p.m. Saturday, Texas Hold 'em Poker.
7 p.m. Saturday, Texas Hold 'em Poker.
8 p.m. Saturday, 8 Ball. League rules.
1 p.m. Sunday, NFL ticket.
7 p.m. Sunday, Texas Hold 'em Poker.
7 p.m. Monday, Texas Hold 'em Poker.
8 p.m. Monday, APA 9 Ball League.
8 p.m. Tuesday, Q's Texas Express
9 Ball League.
3 p.m. Wednesday, Texas Hold 'em Poker.


7 p.m. Wednesday, Texas Hold 'em Poker.
8 p.m. Wednesday, APA 8 Ball League.
* Sports City
4660 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte.
941-627-6264.
7 p.m.- 11 p.m. Thursday, Fakahatchee.
8 p.m. midnight Friday, Sammy J and
The Guys.
8:30 p.m. 12:30 a.m. SatuirdayThe Crashers.
5 p.m. 8 p.m. Sunday, Andy G.
Monday, Monday Night Football.
7 p.m.- 11 p.m.Tuesday, karaole with Mariene.
7 p.m.- 11 p.m. Wednesday, Tobacco Road.
- Treasure Lanes
1059 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte.
941-625-3930.
11:30 p.m. Friday, Cosmic Bowl.
8 p.m. Saturday, Cosmic Bowl.


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* Tuscany Room
23241 Bay Shore Drive,
Charlotte Harbor.
941-743-2800.
Wednesday, Diamond Night.
- Visani featuring The Comedy Zone
23490 Spencer Court,
off Kings Highway, Port Charlotte.
941-629-9191.
8 p.m. Thursday Friday, live comedy
with Valarie Storm and Mikey Mason.
7:30 p.m., 10 p.m. Saturday,
Valarie Storm and Mikey Mason.
6 p.m.- 9 p.m. Tuesday,
Tim Goodman and Rosanne Botts.
8 p.m. Wednesday, live comedy
with Tony Rock.
- Ziggy's Lounge
1825 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte.


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PUNTA GORDA
* Cafe Ruelle
117 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda.
941-575-3553.
7 p.m.- 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, live music.
- Captain's Table Restaurant & Lounge
Fishermen's Village,
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda.
941-637-1177.
5 p.m.- 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday,
Mable at the piano.
5 p.m. 9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday,
Mable at the piano.
- Danny's Deep Creek Pub
24901 Sandhill Blvd. Unit 14,
Punta Gorda.
941-764-0640.
9:30 p.m. Friday, karaoke with Danny.
Saturday, Doug Coventry.
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, karaoke with Danny.
Free Poker and Black Jack every night.
* Dean's South of the Border
130 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda.
7 p.m.- 10 p.m. Thursday, Terri Hogan.
8 p.m. midnight Saturday, live music.
4 p.m. 7 p.m. Sunday, live music.
Fishermen's Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda.
941-639-8721.
10 a.m. 6 p.m. Friday Saturday,
Boat Show.
5 p.m.- 9 p.m. Friday, The Top Hats.
1 p.m. 2 p.m. Saturday, POW/MIA
Remembrance Ceremony.
5 p.m.- 9 p.m. Saturday, Jimmy Jay
and The Jay-Men.
Noon 5 p.m. Sunday, Boat Show.
7 p.m. 9 p.m. Wednesday, country line
dance lessons, $3 per person, center court.
- Harpoon Harry's Lounge & Raw Bar
Fishermen's Village,
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda.
941-637-1177.
8 p.m.- 11 p.m.Thursday,
karaoke with DJ Franco.
* Ice House Pub
408 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda.
941-575-0866.
7 p.m.- 10 p.m. Thursday, live music.
- Mamma Nunzia
1975 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda.
941-575-7575.
7 p.m. Tuesday, Jam session.
7 p.m. Wednesday, dinner and dancing.
Tuesday Saturday, live music.
- Mooseheads
318 Tamiami Trail #111
Corner of U.S. 41 North and Virginia,
Punta Gorda.
941-505-0404.
8 p.m.Thursday, Open mic night.
9 p.m.Tuesday, live music.
8 p.m. Wednesday, Texas Hold 'em Poker.
* Peace River Seafood
Highway 17, Punta Gorda.
941-505-8440.
5 p.m. 8 p.m. Friday, Bruce Stuart.
5 p.m.- 8 p.m.Tuesday, Mark the Pan Guy.
- The Perfect Caper
121 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda.
941-505-9009.
6:30 p.m.- 10:30 p.m. Thursday-
Friday, Live Jazz in the lounge.


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* PortoBello
1200 Matecumbe Key Road,
Burnt Store Marina,
Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda.
941-639-3650.
7 p.m.- 1 a.m.Thursday, karaoke.
- River City Grill
131 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda
941-639-9080.
8 p.m.- 11 p.m. Friday, Terry Hogan.
8 p.m.- 11 p.m. Saturday, live music.
- Scotty's Last Chance
25354 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda.
941-639-1005.
Pool tournament Tuesdays; karaoke
Thursday, Saturday night.
Slip-Not Lounge
1601 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda.
941-639-7677.
7 p.m.- 11 p.m.Thursday, Two Can Jam.
7 p.m.- 10 p.m.Thursday,
karaoke by M & M inside.
8 p.m. midnight Friday, Koko Ray
& The Soul Providers.
8 p.m.- midnight Saturday, Two Can Jam.
6 p.m.- 10 p.m. Tuesday, Sudden Impact.
6 p.m.- 10 p.m. Wednesday, EZ Street.


*Tower Lagoon
Highway 17, Punta Gorda.
941-639-8222.
7 p.m. Friday, Karaoke with Country Jim.
2:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, live
music with Signal 20.
3 p.m. Sunday, Karaoke with M&M.
7 p.m. Wednesday, Karaoke.

VENICE/NOKOMIS
- Bella Luna Cafe
200 W. Miami Ave., Venice.
941-488-3089.
6 p.m. 9 p.m. Saturday, entertainment.
- Buddy's Pizza
822 Pinebrook Road, Venice.
941-484-6551.
5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday and
Thursday, Patti Highland.
* Caribbean Snow-Ball Company
Venice Beach Pavilion
101 The Esplanade, Venice.
941-483-9070.
5 p.m. Sunset. Saturday, Bruno
& The Venice Karaoke Dance Party.
6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Monday Bluegass Band & Jam.


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- Harmony House
Inside Holiday Inn,
455 U.S. 41 Bypass, Venice.
941-412-3000.
6 p.m.- 10 p.m. Friday Saturday,
Parlour Show '60s
6 p.m.- 10 p.m.Sunday PadourShow -Variety
7 p.m.- 10 p.m. Tuesday, Jazz Jam.
7 p.m.- 9 p.m. Wednesday, Country music.
7 p.m.- 10 p.m. Thursday, Shari Linette,
in the lounge.


* Saltwater Cafe
1071 N.Tamiami Trail, Nokomis.
941-488-3775.
7 p.m. 11 p.m. Friday Saturday,
Gary Lesher.
11:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m., Sunday Brunch,
Gary Lesher.
- Sharky's on the Pier
1600 S. Harbor Drive, Venice.
941-488-1456.
6 p.m.- 10 p.m. Wednesday Thursday,
David Moore.


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Johnny Leverocks
7092 Placida Rd.
(941) 698-6900


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(941) 697-0566
Located on famous Palm Island, $5 water taxi (2 under free),
famous baby-back ribs, seafood.


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000 Oyster Creek Dr.
941) 473-7796


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Gulf View Grille IT$$i
2095 N. Beach Rd.
(941) 475-3500
Great ambience. Across From Englewood Beach. Full service bar,
Sunday brunch.
Lock & Key |? $$
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2045 N. Beach Rd.
(941) 474-1517
Across from Englewood Beach, patio dining, live music, full bar,
seafood, steaks, lunch & dinner. Open 7 days.
Bianca's Ristorante T$$
Italiano & Pizzeria
16251 N. Cleveland Ave.
(239) 995-3272
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China Buffet
4311 Aiden Lane
(941) 423-9594


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Shark's Fish House
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14595 Tamiami Trail
(941) 429-2150
Home of the world famous fish & chips. Noted best seafood
restaurant in North Port in 2007.


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801 Blackburn Pt. Rd. W O
(941) 966-1901

A waterfront Seafood Grill, "Old Florida at its best."
Rosebuds Steak & $$
Seafood House II
2215 S. Tamiami Trail
(941) 918-8771
Tender Angus Beef, fresh seafood, sautes, delicious veal &
chicken dishes, extensive wine list.
Boomers
2360 Tamiami Trail
(941) 743-4140
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1020 El Jobean Rd.
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(941) 637-1177
Elegant dining overlooking Charlotte Harbor- Breathtaking
sunsets. Live piano bar Tue.-Sat. Sunday Brunch.
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1975 Tamiami Trail
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941) 505-9009
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3 Sullivan St.
41) 639-9484


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sushi, Chinese & American, all-you-can-eat!
Heron Creek Golf & CC ,
5201 Heron Creek Blvd.
(941) 240-2150
Casual & fine dining! Overlooking the golf course. Full bar.
Banquets and weddings.


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Gourmet chocolates, Norman Love Confections, pastries,
coffees, teas, cappuccino, lattes & an art gallery attached.
Sparrow's Jazz & Blues I $$
Lounge at Captain's Table
Fisherman's Village
(941) 637-1177 ext.113
Late night menu specializing in fondue, sushi & seafood. Nightly
entertainment, fine cigars, wines, ports & martinis.
Trattoria Limoncello $$
10361 Tamiami Trail
(941) 639-6500
Authentic Italian specialties, family atmosphere, pizza, pasta,
seafood, veal & chicken. Beer & wine.
Club 455
455 US Hwy. 41 Bypass
(941) 412-0455
Hot Latin Night. Salsa Merengue Bachata with DJ Jorge M.
Friday 9pm lam.
The Crow's Nest $$
1968 Tarpon Center Drive
(941) 484-9551
Venice's waterfront landmark since 1976. Fresh caught seafood,
steaks and award-winning wine list.
Myakka River Oyster Bar
121 Playmore Dr.
(941) 423-9616 0-4 III $
Waterfront dining. Great seafood, steaks, pasta. Full bar, daily
early bird specials. Maragaritas.
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5000 E. Venice Ave. 4 1
(941) 485-7221
Live entertainment daily! Venice's best kept secret!

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