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BY GREG GILES
NEWS EDITOR


Venice City Council is re-
considering its position on
how to measure building
height in the city.
Council agreed in its draft
comprehensive plan to limit
new building height to 42 feet
in many areas of the city. That's
roughly three stories some-
thing agreed to by all council
members as necessary to pro-


tect the char-
acter of the .
city.
But mea- .
during it has
become trou-

since the def-
inition used
throughout Martin
the plan calls
for 42 feet "including appurte-
nances."
Appurtenances include any-


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thing from an elevator shaft to
a rooftop stairwell or antenna.
Compounding the issue,


state building codes have
changed over time requiring,
among other things, additional
space between floors. It could
happen again in the future,
warn experts who say the plan
needs more flexibility.
Does 42 feet equal three sto-
ries? It may not.
'As written it would allow
up to two stories," said Venice
land use attorney Jeff Boone.
Testifying on behalf of a
North Venice land owner


Boone said the 42-foot height
limit wouldn't, in the end, even
provide the three stories
agreed to already by council.
"I am telling you if you have
42 feet to the highest appurte-
nance you are talking about a
two-story building. If you have
parking underneath, you have
one story. You should rethink
the 42-foot requirement in the
whole city," he said.

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Coalition questions


expenditure on


performance center


BY GREG GILES
NEWS EDITOR


PHOTO COURTESY OF THE VENICE-NOKOMIS ROTARY CLUB
The Venice-Nokomis Rotary Club named Venice Elementary School teacher Marie Naple, second from left, as
its 2009 Teacher of the Year on Thursday. She was selected from finalists from Garden Elementary, Laurel
Nokomis, Taylor Ranch Elementary, Venice Elementary, Venice Middle and Venice High schools.

44-year teacher goes out a winner


BY AUDREY BLACKWELL
STAFF WRITER

Don't give Marie Naple, 66, a list of retirement
places to peruse when she retires her teaching
job at Venice Elementary School at the end of
the school year.
She will be quite content to stay in her Venice
home and continue as a volunteer at the school
when she closes the book on a teaching career
spanning 44 years.
She talked about opening a school store from
which to sell pencils, paper and other school
items to students and their families on a part-
time basis.
"It will be a good way to meet and greet stu-
dents and parents at the beginning of the school
year," she said.
She also thinks about substitute teaching,
volunteering at the hospital or perhaps serving


as a guardian ad litem.
Besides teaching two classes of fifth-grade
intellectually gifted children, Naple has been
responsible for Grandparents Day, the yearbook
and many other extra activities at the school
over the course of her 24 years at VES.
It's that kind of dedication to children that
earned her the Teacher of the Year Award from
the Venice-Nokomis Rotary Club last week.
Her other 20 years of teaching are from when
she taught in Maryland early in her career.
Time's up
When she speaks, it is quite evident Naple
loves teaching and being around the kids, and
the feeling is apparently mutual. While walking
to her classroom, she saw two girls walking up
the stairs and asked one how things were going.

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Chrysler closing two of three local dealers


Citing a struggling econo-
my, the Venice Neighborhoods
Coalition voted days ago to
oppose a city plan to spend $8
million on a performance cen-
ter at Venice High School.
The project is one of hun-
dreds approved by Sarasota
County voters in November
2007. The referendum extend-
ed the 1-cent sales surtax an-
other 15 years, passing by a 2-1
margin.
If revenue projections hold,
the city of Venice will receive
an estimated $63 million over
15 years to spend on 30 pro-
jects.
"Some people were very up-
set the city would even enter-
tain spending that kind of
money in these economic
times," said VNC President
Gary Budway.
Budway,
who is also
vice chair of
the city's Citi- ,4
zen Tax Over- '
sight Com-
mittee, said
the commit-
tee is looking
at the issue Budway
too. It wants
to meet with
department heads who are
involved with penny-tax-fund-
ed projects to hear why they
still need the money or the
project.
That may or may not hap-
pen. The committee has been
told it doesn't have the author-
ity to recommend how to
spend the tax revenue, Bud-
way said.
According to the 1998 city


resolution that established the
committee, it has only two
duties: to conduct an "annual
review of the expenditures
made by the city from the sales
tax proceeds to ensure they've
been made in accordance with
the projects lists," and to
"ensure all procedural require-
ments" have been followed.
Fair share
City Finance Director Jeff
Snyder said the performance
center was by
far the most
popular Ven-
ice project
throughout
public meet-
ings held pri-
or to the vote
extending the
penny sales
tax. Snyder
"It was the
most requested project," Sny-
der said.
"We have a fiduciary re-
sponsibility to the people of
Venice to spend the money on
what we said we'd spend it on,"
he said.
Budway doesn't buy the ar-
gument that it's a voter ap-
proved project and therefore
must be completed. He said
voters were forced into it.
"Well, the citizens voted for
it," he said, "(but) they didn't
agree to the 1-cent sales tax
because the county forced it
on them for 15 years because it
wanted an assured income.
"It's an untimely and un-
necessary project when it
could be spent on sewer and
water filtration projects."
He's also miffed the Sarasota


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BY ROGER BUTTON
BUSINEWS COLUMNIST

With Chrysler filing a mo-
tion in bankruptcy to reject
agreements with its dealer-
ships nationwide, almost 800
Chrysler and Dodge dealer-
ships are expected to close.
Venice got a double whammy
as the motion listed Venice
Chrysler, 1550 South Tamiami
Trail, and Venice Dodge, 750
South U.S. 41 Bypass.
Douglas Jeep Polaris, 2382
South Tamiami Trail, will re-
main open and can provide
warranty service on all Chrys-
ler vehicles, according to the
dealership.
Venice Dodge's Web site
flashed the message, "We are
not closing per the Chrysler
request" after the announce-
ment but employees were not


allowed to comment and the
owner and general manager
did not respond to requests for
information.
Venice Dodge is part-owned
by Republican Congressman
Vern Buchanan of Longboat
Key. It opened in 1993.
Venice Chrysler owner Bob
Golden declined to comment
immediately after the an-
nouncement. He was reported
to be in meetings all day and
did not return calls.
He acquired the business in
1993 and operates it as Golden
Motors Inc. with his wife,
Loretta, and daughter Donna
as directors. Donna Golden is
also general manager. It is a
five-star-award winning deal-
ership.
In 2004, Golden completed
$1.1 million in improvements
to the 2-acre property, fol-


lowed by a $2.2 million expan-
sion with additional offices
and facilities for service. At the
time he had a $4.5 million
inventory of vehicles.
In 2006, he opened Golden
Imports, 1590 South Tamiami
Trail next to the Chrysler deal-
ership. A custom-built show-
room showcased pre-owned
luxury cars. With the economic
downturn already beginning,
he closed it after a short period
and it has been for sale.
Zoning issues can make it
difficult to start a new car deal-
ership, according to a local
Realtor, so the availability of
two such properties may
attract buyers.
General Motors has an-
nounced plans to close 1,100
dealerships but has so far de-
clined to identify them.
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Super market


SUN STAFF PHOTO
Terry Ball, right center, district manager, Publix Super Markets, pre-
sents Campbell Reynolds, left center, United Way of South Sarasota
County board president, with a check for $155,000 Tuesday as
Publix employees and UWSSC board members look on. Publix is
annually the largest corporate contributor to UWSSC's capital cam-
paign.


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more about this and other historical materials, visit Venice Archives and Area Historical Collection at 351
S. Nassau St., across from West Blalock Park. The mission of Venice Archives is to collect and preserve
historical and archaeological material relating to Venice and the communities of Nokomis, Laurel and
Osprey, whose histories have been interwoven from 1867 to the present. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday,
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2009


OBITUARIES
John A. Campbell
John A. Campbell, age 89, of Venice, Fla., passed
away on Monday, May 18, 2009.
He was born on March 18,1920, in Dividing Creek,
t N.J. He was a chief petty officer in the U.S.
' Navy, serving during World War II and the
" Korean War, and retired in 1961. He moved to
Venice in 2000 from North Chicago, Ill.
He is survived by his daughter, Rabbi
Ann Campbell White of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and
sons John Brandon Campbell of Sheboygan, Wis.,
and William Hanners Campbell of Beach Park, Ill.
He also leaves behind five grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren.
Services: A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m.
on Thursday, May 21, at the Unity Church of Venice,
Jackson Road. Farley Funeral Home, Venice, is han-
dling the arrangements. To send condolences, visit
www.farleyfuneralhome.com.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
may be made to TideWell Hospice and Palliative
Care, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238.
Barbara N. Fennessey
Barbara Nellie Fennessey, nee Lamothe, died on
Friday, May 15, 2009.
She was born Dec. 28, 1932, in Barre, Vt., the
daughter of Millie and Isadore Lamothe.
Moving from Vermont to Massachusetts
as a young girl, she attended St.
Michael's High School, Northampton,
Mass. Barbara was a weaver at United
Elastic in Easthampton, Mass., for many
S- years before entering the banking
industry in Northampton, Mass., in
1968. She retired from banking in 1984
Fennessey and in the following years she and her
husband, Joe, split time between their
beloved summer home in Goshen, Mass., and their
permanent residence in Nokomis, Fla.
Barbara was an avid gardener and creative cook
and had an adventurous, nurturing and independent
spirit. Barbara made many friends in the real world
and in online senior health and gardening chat
rooms. She organized a meeting of online friends
where each brought gifts to share from their own
region. Her friendship, support and unconditional
love for others will be missed.
Surviving family members include her husband of
27 years, Joseph T. Fennessey of Nokomis, Fla.; son
Kenneth Couchon of Athol, Mass.; son James
Couchon and his partner, Michael Izdepski, of
Springfield, Mass.; daughter Carol Conz and her hus-
band, Gregory, of Williamsburg, Mass.; son John
Couchon of Englewood, Fla.; grandson Aaron
Newton and wife, Erica, of Eielson AFB, Alaska; great-
grandson Alex Newton; sisters Evelyn Laprade and
Elaine Labato; and many nieces, nephews, grand-
nieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by
her former husband, Donald Couchon, brother
Robert and sister Esther.
Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at
noon, Friday, May 22, at Epiphany Cathedral.
Contributions: Donations may be made to a local
hospice. Arrangements are by Farley Funeral Home.
To send condolences, visit www.farleyfuneralhome.
com.

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POLICE BEAT


Robbery reported
Awoman was robbed of jewelry
in Osprey Tuesday afternoon by
two men who identified them-
selves as county employees.
According to a Sarasota County
Sheriff's Office report, the suspects
approached her after she returned
home from shopping, claiming
they needed to survey her property
for some drainage work. After being
let into the house, one of the men
sprayed her with a yellow liquid. He
told her to remove her jewelry and
wash her face and hands to avoid
being burned, then made off with
the jewelry. Both men fled on foot.
The suspects are described as
being in their early to mid 20s, pos-
sibly Hispanic, wearing light-color
shirts and dark pants.
SCSO investigators ask anyone
with knowledge of this incident to
call them at 861-1719 or Crime
Stoppers at 366-8477, or text TIP
109 with a message to 274637.
Road alert
There will be intermittent clo-
sures of the Hatchett Creek Bridge
between 8 p.m. Thursday, May 21,
and 5 a.m. Friday, May 22, due to
maintenance and repair work.
Click It or Ticket
From now through May 31, law


enforcement agencies throughout
Florida will step up enforcement
of seat-belt violations under the
Click It or Ticket campaign.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's
Office reminds citizens that accord-
ing to state statute it is unlawful for
any person:
To operate a motor vehicle
unless the person is restrained by a
seat belt
To operate a motor vehicle
unless each passenger and the
operator of the vehicle under the
age of 18 years is restrained by a
safety belt or by a child restraint
device.
18 years or older to be a pas-
senger in the front seat of a motor
vehicle without wearing a safety
belt when the vehicle is in motion.
Sheriff Tom Knight encourages
all drivers and passengers to buck-
le up whenever they are riding in a
vehicle.
Venice Police
Department arrests
Allyson Henry, 36, 1000 block
Pineland Ave., Venice. Charge:
domestic battery. Bond: none
Michael John Meacham, 19,
1000 block Lillian St., Venice.
Charge: petit theft. Bond: $120.
Ronald Gene Garland, 56, 100
blockE. TampaAve., Venice. Charge:


domestic battery. Bond: none.
Roland Frazier, 76, 1000 block
Capri Isles Blvd., Venice. Charge:
DUI. Bond: $500.
Jared Patrick Mangan, 31,
1000 block Elaine St., Venice.
Charge: possession of cocaine.
Bond: $1,000.
James Lewis Lawson, 18, 800
block Forest St., Nokomis. Charge:
assault (domestic violence). Bond:
none
Stephen Joseph Furey, 43, 300
block Parkdale Drive, Venice.
Charge: disorderly intoxication.
Bond: $120.
Sarasota County
Sheriff's Office arrests
Gina Bishop, 19, 9000 block
South Tamiami Trail, Venice.
Charge: violation of probation
(obstruction), criminal mischief
less than $200. Bond: $5,100.
Joshua S. Ferrell, 19, 11000
block Tempest Harbor Loop,
Venice. Charge: violation of proba-
tion (DUI). Bond: none.
Brian C. Johnson, 27, 600
block Argus Road, Venice. Charge:
violation of probation (DUI).
Bond: $5,000.
Jeffrey Eugene Helton, 27,
2300 block Gentian Road, Venice.
Charge: domestic battery. Bond:
$10,000.


VHS student is county's fourth case of swine flu


BY CAROL SAKOWITZ
STAFF WRITER

A 16-year-old sopho-
more at Venice High
School is the fourth
confirmed case of swine
flu in Sarasota County,
health department offi-
cials said Monday.
The male student was
not in school at any time
during his illness. He
recovered fully and
returned to school May
11, health officials said.
Due to the widespread
nature of the virus, the
state health department
has suspended daily
updates, according to
Crystal Bruce, Sarasota
County health depart-
ment spokeswoman. She
said the county would
continue its monitoring
and surveillance pro-
grams.
Parents were informed
through the county
school board's Connect-
Ed message system.
There are no plans to
close the school.
The case ofHINI as
government officials call
the virus is the second
to be confirmed inVenice.
A first-grade girl at Taylor
Ranch Elementary was
the county's third con-
firmed case, health offi-
cials said May 13.


Venice man faces capital


sexual abuse charges


STAFF REPORT


A 37-year-oldVenice man faces three
counts of capital sexual battery for
allegedly abusing an 11-year-old boy
six years ago.
According to a Sara-
sota County Sheriff's
Office report, the victim,
now 17, told investigators
Thursday that Anthony
j Dennis Miller, 37, of the
(Rf i 1700 block of Banyan
Drive, was his mother's
Miller friend and would visit
his family's house in
Nokomis often.
The victim said his mother went on a
trip in May 2003, leaving the victim and
his younger brother in Miller's care.
One night during this time, Miller
called the victim into the living room,


where Miller allegedly was watching a
pornographic film. Miller made the vic-
tim watch the porn, then performed
sex acts on the child, the report states.
After the abuse, Miller reportedly
"threatened the victim not to tell any-
one," states the report. The victim told
investigators Miller continued to abuse
him for about a year. When he eventu-
ally moved to his grandmother's house,
the abuse stopped, he said in the
report.
Miller, who already was incarcerated
at the Sarasota County Jail on an unre-
lated charge of capital sexual battery,
was additionally charged Thursday
with three counts of capital sexual bat-
tery by a person over 18 on a child
under 12. He remains in jail without
bond.
If convicted of capital sexual battery,
Miller could face life in prison.


The 6-year-old had
returned to school May 11.
In three of the four
confirmed cases the
first was a 10-year-old
girl at Tuttle Elementary
School in Sarasota the
students already had
recovered and returned
to school before county
health officials received
the confirmation. The
fourth case, the 2-year-
old brother of the Tuttle


student, was said to be
experiencing a normal
course of the virus.
Swine flu usually
runs its course in seven
days, according to Scott
Pritchard, county epi-
demiologist. He said
those infected can pre-
sent the same three
symptoms at first -
fever, coughs and sore
throat. Other symptoms
include muscle aches


and extreme fatigue.
To avoid getting sick,
people are urged to
wash their hands often
with soap and water or
use alcohol-based hand
cleaners, and to cover
the nose and mouth
with a tissue when one
coughs or sneezes, or
use the inside of the
elbow.
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BY ROGER BUTTON
BUSINEWS
COLUMNIST

Boca Raton-based Dis-
covery Communities,
builders of all six Aston
Gardens assisted-living
facilities in Florida, reac-
quired the properties
from Sunrise Senior Liv-
ing on May 1. Sunrise
Senior Living purchased
the facilities two years
ago and, due to financial
problems, has been dis-
posing of communities.
Terese Williams, exec-
utive director of Aston
Gardens at Pelican
Pointe, said the acquisi-
tion was a very positive
move for the 360 resi-
dents of the Venice facili-
ty, which provides inde-
pendent and assisted liv-
ing and Alzheimer's and
dementia services.
The founder, develop-
er and builder of all


Aston locations, Thomas
Harrison, CEO of Dis-
covery, is retaining all 160
employees with benefits
in the acquisition of the
Venice facility.
"I look forward to
working with a company
which understands inde-
pendent living," said Wil-
liams, who worked with
Sunrise Senior Living for
11 years before transfer-
ring from New York to
Venice two years ago.
Also on May 1, Senior-
Bridge, New York City-
based care management
providers, acquired Nurs-
ing Resources of Sara-
sota, a private-duty and
home-health firm with
offices in Venice, Sara-
sota and Bradenton.
Founded in 2000 by
Dr. Eric Rackow, Senior-
Bridge operates 18 of-
fices, including seven in
Florida, providing ser-
vices for individuals with


chronic health condi-
tions.
"Our resources are
larger and we have a
multi-disciplinary team
of 1,100 employees car-
ing for 500 clients," said
Beth Jackson, director of
marketing.
With the acquisition,
Debbie Woods R.N. will
continue as executive
director of nursing re-
sources and Michael Kel-
sey as development con-
sultant.
Nursing Resource's
200 professionals serve
clients in Sarasota,
Manatee and Charlotte
counties.
Jackson said Senior-
Bridge's objective is to
become one of the larg-
est providers of home-
based care in Florida.
The company operates
in eight states.

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SUN PHOTO BY ROGER BUTTON
Lynn Setter, owner of Acanthus, the new health and wellness center on Barcelona Ave-
nue, demonstrates the Gammel bag, which clients enter for an hour of mild hyperbaric
oxygen treatment to relieve many health issues.


Economic plan stresses collaboration


BY ROGER BUTTON
BUSINEWS COLUMNIST


Drew's Dream is the first therapy
room in the new health and wellness
center, Acanthus, 400 Barcelona Ave. at
the corner of Harbor Drive on the west
side of the Venice Post Office.
Seven-year-old Drew, the grandson
of owner Lynn Setter, was born with
severe autism, and physicians offered
little hope of any progress.
Setter's search for a cure for her
grandson became a passion leading her
to investigate mild hyperbaric oxygen
therapy. Treatment costs in Michigan
were prohibitive, so she acquired and
installed the equipment at home. Drew
had continuous treatment and suc-
cessfully responded. Retiring to Venice,
Setter has opened a facility to provide
the service to everyone.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy increas-
es the oxygen level in the body up to 10
times normal, giving the body an
opportunity to heal following an injury
or any condition benefiting from oxy-
gen.
Acanthus Health & Wellness Center's
objective is to help people maintain
their core health from the inside out.
"It is getting down to the cellular
level, and generally considered alterna-
tive medicine," said Setter, a certified
hyperbaric operator.
Clients recline in a Gammel bag to


get mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy
under pressure for an hour, allowing
their bodies and bones to absorb more
oxygen. Setter is installing the very new
grand dive vertical hyperbaric cham-
ber, Florida's first, for people who dis-
like lying flat and feel too enclosed. Five
feet around and 7 feet tall, it holds two
adults or a wheelchair.
The center has a detox infrared sin-
gle spectrum of sunlight sauna without
steam, helping people de-stress, lose
weight and lower their blood pressure.
A biomechanical stimulation Vibra
board massage table causes the body to
have involuntary muscle contractions
by a series of vibrations, a program suc-
cessfully used by cosmonauts and
Russian Olympic athletes.
Detox and weight-loss body wraps
are provided for both men and women.
Additional services are stop-smoking
and weight loss programs incorporat-
ing natural non-invasive laser and
acupuncture points and no drugs or
patches.
Acanthus is independent and not
associated with hospitals. Clients come
seeking better health or are physician
recommended.
"This is unique and I want it to
grow," Setter said. "It helps you live a
better life if you're suffering from multi-
ple sclerosis, and following knee, facial
plastic and other surgeries."
businews@comcast.net


FROM ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF SARASOTA COUNTY

The Economic Development Corp-
oration of Sarasota County presented
the updated Five-Year Economic De-
velopment Strategic Plan for Sarasota
County at the May 12 county commis-
sioners meeting.
The communitywide plan facilitat-
ed, by the EDC in conjunction with
local governments, businesses and
organizations, details future economic
development opportunities.
"The strategies outlined in the plan
will allow us to capitalize on our
region's assets to diversify the economy
and position Sarasota County as a
leader in emerging markets," said
Kathleen Baylis, president and CEO of
the EDC. "To do that we will need
unprecedented collaboration among
businesses, governments and commu-
nity partners."
Joining the EDC at the meeting were
more than 30 business and municipal
leaders that participated in the devel-
opment of the plan and will have roles
in its implementation.
"This strategy represents a new
approach to economic development
that is asset-based, focusing on creat-
ing economic growth from our existing
businesses and the creative communi-
ty of Sarasota County," said Virginia


Haley, president of the Sarasota
Convention and Visitors Bureau. "We
have enjoyed cooperation in the past
and joined in community projects, but
we are committed to a new era of true
collaboration to make this ambitious
plan a reality."
Six economic goals are identified in
the plan:
Growing and strengthening the
competitiveness of existing businesses.
Developing a robust environment
for innovation and entrepreneurs.
Being a national leader for busi-
nesses and institutions that develop
products and services for an aging
demographic.
Building our reputation as a pre-
mier location for design expertise.
Expanding expertise and business
opportunities in applied environmen-
tal and sustainable systems.
Optimizing how people, policies
and investments work together to
reach economic goals.
The plan and resulting initiatives are
coordinated by the EDC Partners
Council, which includes a wide array of
entities, including chambers of com-
merce, educational institutions and
municipalities. Implementation of
many of the strategies is under way.
Others will begin in the coming
months.
To learn more about the plan, visit
www.edcsarasotacounty.com.


Working owner opens hair salon on East Venice Avenue in Venice Commons


Dale Wright has open-
ed Classic Shears, 1435
E. Venice Ave., Suite 105,
in the Venice Commons
Plaza.
Wright and three em-
ployees provide full hair-
dressing services, includ-
ing coloring, perms and
facial waxing.
Graduating from high
school in Monroe, Mich.,
he began his 14-year
hairdressing career work-
ing in small and large
corporate salons. Eight
years ago he moved to
Port Charlotte. He has
worked with Regis Corp-


oration, First Choice and
Great Clips.
"Most franchise own-
ers cannot cut hair and
do not work in salons,
but I am a working owner
and hairdresser," said
Wright.
The salon is opens at 9
a.m. Monday through
Saturday. Call 488-6888.
Sightseeing cruises
When guests take the
new Intracoastal sight-
seeing cruise with Shane
Steinberg, he guarantees
they will see Beggar, the
dolphin.
Based at Casey Key
Marina & Yacht Club, 482
Blackburn Point Road,
Osprey, he provides two-
hour tours heading south
to the Venice Inlet on a
23-foot boat seating six
people.
"I'm for hire," said
Steinberg. "When you
rent the boat, I am the
captain and go with it."
A boater all his life, he
ran a charter fishing
business for six years,
then the bait shop at


Dona Bay. He operates
Danni's Deli at the same
address, where clients
can purchase lunch to
eat on board.
With flexible hours to
meet guests' require-
ments, he can offer day
or sunset cruises. Call
650-4938.
Largest pizza maker
last week I wrote about
Benny Cararo opening a
family restaurant. Now
son Michael Cararo, his
wife, Erika, and brother
Benedict have opened
Cararo's Pizzeria, 124 In-
dian Ave., by the en-
trance to Venice High
School in the former
NewYork Bagels.
Cararo's sells NewYork-
style thin-crust pizza sheet
up to 32 inches, the largest
in Sarasota County. Pasta
dishes, chicken sandwich-
es, soups and garlic knots
can be enjoyed in the 18-
seat restaurant or for take-
out. There is free delivery
within the Nokomis-to-
Dome flea market area.
Cararo has been cook-


ing for 16 years, in his
father's Brooklyn restau-
rant, then in Bada Bing's
Pizzeria and Cararo's
Cafe in Binghamton.
Moving to Venice, he was
a grill cook at Cafe Bagel
and then Beef O'Brady's
before opening the piz-
zeria. He is the saute
chef, his brother is pizza
chef and his wife man-
ages the store, which is
open every day. Call 485-
3400.
Necktie novelty
Have you seen the
new real estate neckties?
They have a small pocket
in the back to carry busi-
ness cards.
It's a slick idea, ac-
cording to my colleague
Tim Paradiso of Para-
dise Realty of Venice,
who wonders how will
women Realtors mimic
this new asset. Refer all
imaginative ideas direct-
ly to him.
Bird's challenge
Becoming the first
vice president of the


Florida Federation of
Business and Profession-
al Women is the chal-
lenge for Esther Bird.
Currently she serves as
first vice president of the
local organization, BPW
of Englewood and Ven-
ice.
A certified life and
career coach living in
Venice, if elected she will
be installed at the state
conference in Key West
in June. Call 266-9578.
Easter Seals benefit
Associate Realtors of
Century 21 Almar &
Associates, 100 W Venice
Ave., are collecting dona-
tions of used cell phones
and ink-jet printer car-
tridges for Easter Seals.
The company's na-
tional philanthropy will
be used to help children
and adults with disabili-
ties lead fuller, more
independent lives.
Each cell phone col-
lected is worth $4 and
ink jet cartridges are
worth up to $12. Call
485-0021.


Cafes close
To the surprise of sev-
eral readers, long-estab-
lished Arnold's Cafe,
4167 South Tamiami Trail
in the Venice Village
Shoppes, has closed.
"It closed two weeks
ago and will not re-
open," said Harvey Jan-
dreau, general manager
of the shopping center.
It's All Good Cafe, 2045
South Tamiami Trail, in
the Ark Plaza, which
opened a month ago,
closed during the past
week.
Bank office closed
Community National
Bank's branch at 997
North Tamiami Trail, in
the NokomisVillage Shop-
ping Center, closed re-
cently.

Editor's Note: Service
and product information
in this column should
not be taken as an
endorsement of the busi-
ness.

businews@comcast.net


BIZ BRIEFS
Chamber calendar
Wake Up! Venice, Wednesday, May 20, 7:45 a.m.,
Bogey's, 652 E. Venice Ave.
Tri Chamber Business After Five with Eng-
lewood/Cape Haze and North Port chambers of com-
merce, Thursday, May 28, 5:30 p.m., Plantation Golf &
Country Club, 500 Rockley Blvd.; $5 members, $10


nonmembers.
Help our vets
Through Monday, May 25, The Furniture Ware-
house in conjunction with the Brotherhood of
Veterans is promoting an event to honor our troops.
Every customer who brings in an approved item


will receive a $100 discount off a $500 purchase of fur-
niture.
All items collected will be distributed to troops
overseas. Suggested items include ground coffee,
phone cards, DVDs, sunscreen, lip balm, wet wipes,
eye drops, white socks, toothbrushes, toothpaste and
hand sanitizer.





WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2009

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The issue was first raised at a Compp"
plan workshop this week when Council
Member John Moore questioned using
such exact measurements.
"I don't think it may be workable
anymore," Moore said. "Why don't we
take that out and say three stories?"
Mayor Ed Martin came up with his
own alternative.
"I would like to see overall 42 feet
with appurtenances treated as they are
now."
Currently, building height is mea-
sured as the midline of the roof to
the rooftop at the highest appurte-
nance.
Council Member Sue Lang indicated


SUN NEWSPAPERS 5A


she wanted to keep the original lan-
guage, while Council Member John
Simmonds said he was "uncomfort-
able" with the latest reference to appur-
tenances.
While there was no consensus on
the issue, they did agree the subject
needs to be addressed in some way.
City Manager Isaac Turner agreed,
but noted if the planning consultant,
Wade Trim, and council can't work it
out in a timely manner the plan may
have to be submitted as is and
addressed after the Florida Depart-
ment of Community Affairs reviews the
plan or later under land use regulations
required to implement the plan.

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County School District, with little
notice, moved the project start date up
from 2015 to 2010.
"It's asinine during this economic
downturn to make taxpayers spend $8
million almost 10 percent of the cost
of the entire school (rebuild) on an
auditorium ... when only 15 percent of
the kids who attend Venice High (live
within city limits)," he said. "The VNC
believes that our neighboring cities and
Sarasota County should pay their fair
share of the bill. The auditorium will be
a county facility."
'People's loss'
Budway blames city council for
backing the project in the first place.
"Incurring this expense is a perfect
example of council's lack of foresight in
committing taxpayers funds," Budway
said.
"No thought was given to the conse-
quences of footing a very large bill for a
facility that will be used by surrounding
cities, not just Venice."
Jim Renz, with the Venice Symphony
board, said this was the first he'd heard
of any opposition to the performance
center.
"I would hope (people) would con-
sider it a worthwhile project," Renz
said. "It's a once-in-a-lifetime kind of


"No thought was given to
the consequences of foot-
ing a very large bill for a
facility that will be used by
surrounding cities, not just
Venice."
-Venice Neighborhoods
Coalition President Gary
Budway and vice chair of the
city's Citizen Tax
Oversight Committee


thing, and well worthwhile. If the
school goes ahead and doesn't do any-
thing with it, that will be the people's
loss."
Council Member John Moore, who
sits on a joint school board-city com-
mittee that oversees the project,
seemed surprised at the coalition's
position. Moore, who was instrumental
in getting it passed, said the project is
moving along as planned.

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"Better," the girl replied, giving
Naple a hug and getting a big squeeze
in return.
"I'm the school hugger," Naple said.
"I know where to go for a hug, and they
know where to go for one. When a kid is
feeling down, you have to hug them -
boys and girls. If you hug a child, they
know they're special to you. It's the
grandmother in me."
Naple has two grown children and
six grandchildren. Her son lives in
Maryland with his wife and four chil-
dren. Her daughter lives in Orlando
with her husband and two children.
She said her glass of life is "about 3/4
full" and she lives with two dogs, two
cats and an 18-year-old cockatiel.
Naple is retiring out of necessity
rather than choice.
"I would teach another 40 years if I
could," she said.
She signed up for the deferred retire-
ment option in the Florida DROP
Program five years ago, which had the
advantage of allowing the state to col-
lect her retirement money for five years.
She said Sarasota County School dis-
trict always had the option of adding
another three years, which would have
meant she could stay on eight years
rather than five, but Gary Norris cut it
back to five when he was superinten-
dent. So she must retire now that her
five years are up.
Her life
Principal Theresa Baus and fellow
teacher Molly Marchand say that
teaching is Naple's life.
"Mrs. Naple remains a devoted and
committed teacher after 40 years in
education," Baus said, adding that she
will miss her very much. "She loves the
children and brings a sense of humor to
the classroom."
Baus went on to say that Naple


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PUBLISHER
ROBERT A. VEDDER
PHONE: (941) 207-1000
FAX: (941) 484-8460
8A
WEDNESDAY
MAY 20, 2009


OPINION


GONDOLIER SUN EDITOR
BOB MUDGE
bmudge@venicegondolier.com


OUR VIEW



Take a team approach to recycling


A ny parent knows how effective
kids can be when they launch in-
to a serious lobbying campaign.
Higher allowance?
Later bedtime?
Adults may resist, but we know at
some point we will begin the inex-
orable slide toward acquiescence
from the pressure of pint-sized influ-
ence peddlers.
It's not always a good thing. Some-
times, though, adolescent lobbying
can be harnessed for a good cause.
Such is the case with the annual Flor-
ida Schools Recycling Pledge Card
Contest.
In this program, the state Depart-
ment of Environmental Protection
spearheads a campaign to get stu-
dents to commit themselves, their
families and friends to increased recy-
cling and waste-reducing efforts.
The program is open to anyone,
but youngsters are the target audi-





Act now


BOB VEDDER
PUBLISHER


The city of Venice is
faced with a deficit this
year and likely an even a
bigger one next year.
Isaac Turner, city man-
ager, and Finance Direct-
or Jeff Snyder both have
said we will exhaust our
reserves and go into a
deficit.
Of course, this is no
one's fault; blame the
unexpected dive in the
real estate market that in
years of huge increases
allowed the city to not
raise taxes. But things
have changed, and so
should the city.
Part of the problem is
the city wants to keep its
record of not raising the
ad valorem tax rate,
which hasn't been raised
in well more than a
decade because property
values have always gone
up, bringing in plenty of
money ... except now.
No council, especially
not a new one, wants to
raise taxes to handle a
shortfall when times are
tough and citizens are
less prepared and able to
handle it. Yet something
has to be done. Hoping it
will get better just won't
do. We need to take
action and we need to do
it in this budget.
I was impressed with
Marty Black, former city
manager, who took early
steps to make cuts and
get out in front of the
impending problem. We
are now getting behind
and it will even be worse
as legal fees get piled
onto the deficit. Our
bond ratings have gone
down and not taking
action will only make it
worse.
The county has been
making cuts right along,
as have a lot of business-
es, including the Gondo-
lier Sun. It is time the city
acts. I know that is not a
great way for our new city
manager to make friends
but it has to be done.
Citizens will not want
any service cuts or tax
increases, but the hard
choices have to be made.
I don't have the an-
swers, but I'd assemble


ence. Last year, 86 percent of the
14,000 people who participated were
students.
Makes sense.
"By starting at a young age and get-
ting involved in recycling, students
can play a major role in helping Flor-
ida achieve its new statewide recy-
cling goal of 75 percent by the year
2020," DEP Waste Management Di-
rector Mary Jean Yon said in a press
statement.
Especially since they can be such
effective little lobbyists at home and
in their neighborhoods.
The program this year encouraged
kids to not only renew their personal
commitment, but to promise "to
spread the word" to five other people
about the benefits of recycling and
cutting consumption.
This is one component of the
state's effort to cut into the solid waste
stream, in accordance with the En-


all of my department
heads and start making a
list, prioritizing items
and taking action. We
could even try something
really different and ask
the advisory boards,
which we have ignored
so far.
I know the citizens
don't want a tax increase
but I bet they also want
all the services they cur-
rently get. Something has
to give, and it take be a
combination of both cuts
and taxes. Just do it.


By's Crack: I don't
mind children know-
ing more than I did at
their age, but I resent
their knowing more
than I do now.


Kids do say the funni-
est things. Our 2-year-old
grandson Charlie has
said a couple of fun ones
recently.
Before Mother's Day,
his mom, Beth, was with
him and asked him,
"Charlie, where are you
going to take mom for
dinner for Mother's
Day?" Charlie thought for
a second and said, "Jail."
This weekend while
on babysitting duty, we
were going to the fabu-
lous water park in Collier
County and asked Char-
lie if he needed his sun-
glasses. He said, "No, I
have eyeballs."

Speaking of the water
park, it would be a great
idea for Sarasota County.
There is a large tract of
land planned for a big
park basically across Tay-
lor Ranch Boulevard
from Taylor Ranch Ele-
mentary school fronting
on U.S. 41.
This is to be a very big
park. Many different
plans have been drawn
up for it but because of
the budget crunch, it has
been put on hold. Just
maybe this could be a
park similar to the one
near Naples. That park
has five huge water slides
and a tubing river, diving
area, lap lanes, a huge
pool, kiddie fountains
and pool and some regu-
lar playgrounds, includ-
ing a dig park for little
kids. The water park is
open weekends in May
and September and all
week in the summer
when school is out. I'm
not sure if it pays for itself
but it appears very spe-
cial.
The foundation in
Please see VEDDER, 9A


ergy, Climate Change and Economic
Security Act of 2008. The DEP also
plans to hold public meetings and
refine statutes to reduce and recycle.
Along those lines, here is a handful
of suggestions to help guide young-
sters, and their parents. Remember,
recycling is good, but cutting unnec-
essary consumption is better.
Taking a can of soda from the
fridge is convenient, but filling a glass
from a large bottle is cheaper and
keeps those 12-ounce cans and bot-
tles out of the recycling bin.
As for those small plastic bottles
of water, why not reuse one and refill
it from a larger jug? Bulk often works
best.
Paper or plastic? Definitely not
plastic. As many as 5 trillion small,
thin plastic bags are used annually
throughout the world, and it takes
more than 400,000 gallons of oil to
produce 100 million of them. Best bet:


Get some large, reusable bags (made
of recycled materials) and make sure
you and your family use them when
they go to the market.
Recycle this newspaper.
Stop junk mail. Write to the Mail
Preference Service, Direct Marketing
Association, PO. Box 9008, Farming-
dale, N.Y., 11735-9008, and ask to be
removed from junk mail lists. It works.
Buy a copy of the books "50
Simple Things Kids Can Do to Recy-
cle" and "The Recycler's Handbook."
Read them and pass them along to
friends.
Turn off the lights when you leave
the room. And while you're at it, that
goes for TVs and stereos.
Take shorter showers.
No styrofoam. The stuff doesn't
break down in landfills.
There are plenty of other opportu-
nities to make a difference. Kids, get
to work; parents, listen to your kids.


LETTERS FROM OUR READERS


Airport feelings a touchy subject


Editor:
I'm not a pilot eye problems prevented that -
but I've always wanted to be one. We live near the air-
port and see a lot of planes over our neighborhood.
When I see and hear the planes, even the pilots in
training, I see people who are probably having a lot of
fun doing what they love to do.
How can you take issue with that? As long as the
use does not dramatically increase the number of jets,
with no commercial flights, I'm happy and have no
issue with the airport.
So what's the problem?
This morning between 6 and 6:30 a.m. some bozo
decided to practice his touch-and-gos. Again and
again this inconsiderate jerk took off from Runway 4,
banked hard left before the Circus Bridge, then turned
over residential neighborhoods at full throttle. He
could have flown over the industrial areas on the
other side of the canal, but no, he had to make the
turns tight so he could come back for another quick
pass.
Every sport has its jerks; flying is no exception. But
inconsiderate fliers like this one will make sure that
residents on the fence about the airport will join the
forces that would cut back airport activities, and that
would be a shame.
Other small airports have banned touch-and-go
maneuvers; why not Venice?


Getting with
the program
Editor:
Who is the brain be-
hind Obama? He struts
like a president, waves
like a president, smiles
like a president but with-
out his teleprompter and
his BlackBerry, he can't
utter a single phrase or
respond to a simple
question.
We elected one man to
be our president un-
aware that every word
and motion of this man
were and are program-
med. We now know,
without a doubt, that
Obama cannot answer a
single question without
relying on his robotic
master or masters.


Bob Kunath
Venice


Who is really running
our proud nation? As a
loyal, devoted and proud-
to-be-an-American citi-
zen, I have the right to
know who is running the
machinery behind the
obviously charming emp-
ty shell of a man.
Someone, I beg you,
please unravel this mys-
tery before our proud
and great nation is lost.
God bless America.

Wanda J. De Munbrun
Venice
No 'Woolf' like
this 'Woolf'
Editor:
My wife and I just saw
"Who's Afraid of Virginia
Woolf?" at the Venice


Theatre. We both
that the acting w
fantastic, by all fo
acters. It's diffi
imagine anything
the show that coi
been better.
We had seen th
play elsewhere,
quality of the p
tion here was far
or.



The rest is up
Editor:
Today, and eN
is a gift to you.
A gift of su
maybe rain, the
breathe.
Plants and
and bodies of wa
A sudden br
the quiet stillness
Music and art.
The laughter
child.
The wisdom o
derly.
To love or be lc
Will you gra
accept or fearfi
cline?

Christ

Leave bad
driving up nor
Editor:
We snowbird
have come home


thought leave their road rage,
vas truly speed and flagrant flout-
ur char- ing of traffic laws back
cult to there too.
g about The speed limit on the
uld have major portions of U.S. 41
between Osprey and
is same Jacaranda is posted as
and the 35-45 mph, not the 45-70
resenta- mph many motorists
superi- seem to be traveling.
We were almost killed
while exiting the Cross-
Bill Atz roads Restaurant when a
Nokomis southbound car on 41
doing at least 60 mph
to you sped past all the other
stopped cars at the light.
everyday, The motorist shot past
them in the breakdown
inshine, lane and would have
e air to broadsided us if I had not
yelled at our driver to
animals stop. The speeder missed
ter. us by inches.
eeze or Many of us residents
s. are of the opinion that
the traffic on this part of
r of a 41 is completely out of
control during the winter
f the el- season. Perhaps because
of frustrations about eco-
oved. nomic and personal con-
aciously editions, people just don't
fully de- think about what they're
doing. Perhaps they feel
that when they come to
ty Herzog Florida, they are entering
Nokomis a sort of Disney World
where they can leave the
responsibilities, laws and
th restrictions of the frozen
north behind, releasing
Is who their inner and per-
to roost haps angry child.


in Florida and are now
permanent retired resi-
dents here are blessedly
unhurried to go any-
where. Meanwhile, the
snowbird vacationers,
whom I have been affec-
tionately referring to as
"snowbies," seem to have
left all their common
sense back whence they
came. We wish they'd


Joe Kapusta
Melissa Schnirring
Venice
VHS musicians
are tops
Editor:
Recently my husband
and I had the opportuni-

Please see LETTERS, 9A





WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2009


LET 'EM HAVE IT: WOULD YOU RECYCLE MORE ITEMS IF THE CITY OF
VENICE EXPANDED ITS RECYCLING PROGRAM? CALL 207-1111.


City needs to stick its neck out


No no-necks. I'm very concerned about recycling.
I can't believe our city cannot find some way to recy-
cle more plastics. Bottles with necks are the only
things that it accepts. It seems to me that there ought
to be a place we can send all plastic items with a recy-
cling symbol on them. Could the Gondolier Sun do an
in-depth article about where recycling places are
located, how far away they are and what plastic we
ought to be able to recycle?


Elder health. I'm call-
ing in response to a
woman who needed the
drug Toprol. She should
call the elder health line,
(866) 413-5337, and ask
for me by name, JoAnn
McPartlin. I can check
with Social Security and
see if her income level is
in the right range and she
might be able to get help
to get the drugs. We can
see if we can get her
Toprol or the generic at a
discount price.
Money-maker. I'm liv-
ing on South Venice
Boulevard and I also trav-
el down Jacaranda Boul-
evard, and the only thing
I can say is if you want to
make some tax revenue,
why don't you put some
police officers on both
streets? People are not
going less than 45 and 50
mph up and down our
road. On Jacaranda Boul-
evard, I was doing 30
mph trying to go to a vet-
erinarian in Jacaranda
Plaza and they were fly-
ing by me like there was
no tomorrow. Thank God
my dogs don't go out in
the street, and thank God
I don't have any children
who would be out there
playing because they
would be dead from
these people. Get some
officers out there and
you'll get more tax rev-
enue. You'll make a ton of
money.
Pitching out. I agree
with the caller about the
Sun Shopper. Even when
the old papers are left in
the driveway, the delivery
person continues to add
to the litter. I think it
would be a good idea to
quit throwing those
papers out indiscrimi-
nately.
Just fine. Code en-
forcement has no power,
and it's really a laughing
stock and a waste of the
taxpayers' money. I've
called code enforcement
several times on a certain
property and nothing
ever gets done. Nobody
fears code enforcement.
Property should be fined.
This is my taxpayer mon-
ey that they're spending,
and it's not being used.
Some of these people ap-
pear to have these extra
rights. What about my
rights? My property value
is slipping because I live
right next to one of those
houses. We need to start
fining these people. Put
$100, $300, $500 fines on
these people. They'll
learn to cut their grass
every three weeks. It's not
acceptable.
Gender side. The pope
says no female priests and
heaven forbid, no female


VEDDER from Page 8A

Venice could really make
a difference with this,
right in the middle of its
service area.

Today's Ism: War does
not determine who is
right, it determines who
is left.

Diana Mier brought in
some papers from India.
The ironic thing is she
had not been to India but
found these as the pack-
ing materials for some-
thing she bought on the
Internet that came from
India. I wonder if the
Internet will make good
packing materials?

Congrats to the Venice
High softball team,
which was second in the


bishops in my church. A
local bishop says the
same thing: Not in my
diocese. What else would
he say? Humanism is not
dead; however, I recall
when females were not
allowed to sing in the
choirs or serve on the
altar. How things have
changed. Wasn't the cre-
ator alleged to have given
both Adam and Eve
equal instructions? Not
Adam do this and Eve,
you follow. I guess in the
future when this shall
pass, and it shall, will you
say "Good evening,
Father Susan?" No, no, I
guess we'll have to revert
to Rev. Susan, or Most
Rev. Susan, depending
upon her ego. We'll see.
Happy. I live in South
Venice. I am perfectly
happy with my well and
septic tank. I do not want
to have water and sewer
system. What we have
right now is fine. We don't
have the money to add
other things.
Unwanted. Regarding
the Sun Shopper being
delivered without per-
mission: Many people
think that that should be
stopped. It makes such a
mess and an unsightly
look when they are not
picked up. And just
remember: Together we
can keep Sarasota Coun-
ty beautiful.
Toothless. It's impor-
tant when choosing a
doctor or a dentist or
anyone else to check
them out first. If you feel
like you're in the midst of
a Dr. Seuss book, be real
careful because they may
want to replace all your
teeth. I'm not saying
who, but you know who
you are.
Falling down. I'm
calling about the condi-
tion of the Circus Arena.
The windows are falling
out of the building. Any
other business in the city
of Venice would have to
board up the windows.
Also, the name is still on
the building. Anytime a
business goes out of
business, they have to
remove the name; the
city still has not done
that. It shows a very poor
example. Also, Miss Tay-
lor has missed many,
many special meetings.
It's not fair to the citizens
to have somebody who is
a part-time city council
member. She needs to be
there for all votes and all
meetings. Also, Myakka
River Park at the end of
Laurel Road I noticed
that WCI wants to get out
of the agreement when it
annexed in to fix the road
up and maintain it. I feel


state, losing on a very
controversial call so
much so that the oppos-
ing coach and the Florida
High School Athletic
Association apologized.
It was a great year any-
way, and two years in a
row they've been state
runner-up.

Of the local police de-
partments, Venice is the
only one that does not
use Tasers. Those using it
say it stops fights quickly;
you've heard the "Don't
tase me bro" line. They
indicate it has helped
their worker's comp costs
and reduced the number
of people going to jail, as
those involved in domes-
tic or other altercations
know the impact of the


that's very unfair; no
matter that they are in
bankruptcy, that was the
agreement they made
when they built that
development. Also, the
Sertoma Club is using the
park for a benefit. This
will be the third year it's
been used. There are
gopher turtles and
endangered species on
the property. No organi-
zation or citizen has been
able to use that park in
more than five years, but
the Sertoma Club has.
They've got beer wagons
out there, tents, stages
and vehicles driving out
there. Either it's open to
all citizens or it's not
open to anybody. It's a
prize piece of property
and it can only hold so
many people.
Dirty money. All those
who are opposed to the
president's stimulus pack-
age should donate their
$250 gift to the Repub-
lican Party. After all, it's
dirty money.
Goodbye, snowbirds.
We're singing "Chicago,"
"My Old Kentucky Home,"
"New York, New York"
and "Back Home in In-
diana" as you head
home. See you next year
... we hope. Bye.
Royalty. Mary Kay
Ruppel is a castle in the
fourth estate the best
column in the Gondolier
Sun.
Ask first. I'm calling
this "Donors beware."
There are businesses that
represent themselves as
helping the homeless or
claiming that they give to
charitable organizations,
but when you ask them
how or who they give to,
they can't give you a
straight answer. They
can't even look you in the
eye when you ask the
question; at least they
couldn't when I did.
Everybody should know
before they donate how
their things are going to
be disbursed, where the
money's going to go.
Don't be afraid to ask. In
these times, I can only
imagine that this is going
to go on more and more.
Wasting space. I'm
calling the Gondolier Sun
to say that I have re-
newed my subscription
for only six months; and
the reason is you contin-
ue to run columns by
Mary Kay Ruppel. It is of
no value; no one cares
what she writes. It is a
waste of paper, space and
printer's ink. You have
been told by many, many
citizens that she is of no
value whatsoever. This is
not an attack on her; it is
a comment on the fact
that you are wasting
space and the continued
showing of her picture
and her words will cause
me not to renew my next
subscription offer.
EDITOR'S NOTE: We re-
ceive about the same num-
ber of positive comments
about Ruppel's columns.


Taser and behave better
quickly.
We don't have too
many 80-year-olds in bar
fights but it might be
worth looking at, espe-
cially if it helps with
insurance.


Signs of spring in the economy


DEREK DUNN-RANKIN
GUEST COLUMNIST


It was like the cheery
note of the first spring
robin claiming his mat-
ing territory.
Following months of a
gloomy winter of eco-
nomic news, a spate of
good news headlines in
the financial press last
week sounded some pos-
itive chords. They suggest
the worst of our econom-
ic winter may be behind
us.
Businesses quit slash-
ing IT budgets. For the first
time in many months,
they increased their in-
vestment spending for
information technology.
With tighter payrolls, they
are undoubtedly seeking
productivity gains from
smarter systems before
considering rehiring.
Consumers remain
cautious, but Walmart
and Walgreens showed
substantial same-store
April sales gains over the
previous year. Walmart
was up 5 percent. Wal-
greens' chief executive
said sales have been ris-
ing since January and
were up 5.7 percent in
April.
Kohl's department
stores showed modest


gains, with the aid of new-
store openings. Generally,
department store sales
were still under last year,
but declines were not as
steep as earlier.
Homes in bankruptcy
continue to be gobbled
up by bargain-hunting
investors. That keeps
them from increasing the
inventory of unsold
homes and means even-
tual relief from falling
prices.
Consumer prices fell
0.7 percent from a year
ago on energy and food
declines, the largest 12-
month decline since June
1955, but were flat from
the previous month. Low-
er gas prices and rents
compared to last year
drove inflation down a
bit, easing concerns.
The nation's 19 largest
banks weathered the
government's stress tests,
though some of the larg-
est, like Bank of America,
Wells Fargo and Citi-
group, were directed to
raise more money. In the
case of Bank of America,
it was suggested it needs
an additional $33 billion
to have adequate reserv-
es.
The number of online
classified advertisements
for help wanted in the
Southeast has stopped
falling and is showing a
slight uptick.
Following news earlier
in the week of the Chrys-
ler dealers that will close
was the announcement
that General Motors clo-
sures, for time being,
seem to have left local
dealers intact.
A recession is that


period from when the
economy begins to slip
for several months to the
date at which it reaches
the bottom of economic
activity.
In the latest Wall Street
Journal survey of econo-
mists, they see an end to
the recession by autumn,
but say it will take years
for the economy to fully
recover.
In very good news for
this area, officials from
four neighboring coun-
ties and other govern-
ment agencies gathered
Friday for a dedication
ceremony celebrating
the completion of one of
Southwest Florida's big-
gest projects ever the
$170 million expansion
of the Peace River/
Manasota Regional Water
Supply Authority's water
treatment plant and res-
ervoir.
We will have to wait
for the summer rains to
fill this huge hole above
ground. Its deep and
wide walls will capture
the overflow of the Peace
River at the height of the
wet season.
It will extend the time
horizon of our present
water supply for several
years.
The glimmers of spring
will encounter some tur-
bulent weather before we
enjoy our economic
summer. In the mean-
time, it was nice to hear
the economic robin's
cheerful chatter seeking
to attract some company.

Derek Dunn-Rankin is
president of Sun Coast
Media Group.


LETTERS from Page 8A


ty to attend a two-hour
performance by Venice
High School students: a
pianist, chamber music,
singers, improvising and
the chorus. They were
wonderful.
And the Jazz Band -
oh my, what a band.
People were dancing and
foot-tapping in their
seats. They had two
standing ovations. If you
ever have a chance to
hear these wonderful
young people, please do
so.
The chorus is going to
Carnegie Hall soon. Your
contributions will help
with expenses.

Claire Mercereau
Venice
She says
she's tea'd off
Editor:
Although I am in
agreement that govern-
ment spending must be
curtailed, I have issues
regarding the recent Tea
Party protest held locally.
One woman was quot-
ed as saying, "Obama is
ruining this country." The
Obama administration
did not create our over-
whelming deficit. You
people are complaining
now? Where have you


been the past eight years? Perhaps all you need is
someone to write it.
Karen Penny Consider this my appli-
Venice cation for that position.


Saigon's not
our town
Editor:
I opened this morn-
ing's paper, and when I
got to the Our Town front
page I couldn't find any-
thing related to "our
town." The entire page
was devoted not to any-
thing in "our town," not
to anything in our coun-
ty, not to anything in our
state or even our country.
The entire page was ded-
icated to Ho Chi Minh
City/Saigon.
This is an ongoing
problem with this sec-
tion of the Gondolier
Sun. The front page of
Our Town rarely has any
news concerning "our
town." Isn't there any-
thing worth reporting on
in "our town"? In our
county? In our state?
There is certainly no
lack of interesting cover-
age to be had for "our
town" and our area.


Skip Russell
Venice


EDITOR'S NOTE: "Our
Town" is about Venice-area
people, places and things,
which sometimes means a
story like the one in ques-
tion, about a Venice resi-
dent doing something out-
side the area, will print.



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10A SPORTS
WEDNESDAY
MAY 20, 2009 S O T


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PERRY D. PENTZ
SPORTS EDITOR


Umpire


got it wrong

Let's get this straight from
the beginning I am not an
umpire and never want to be.
I don't claim to know all the
rules, or even want to. I might
not agree with some of their
calls but I give them the bene-
fit of the doubt. I rarely pub-
licly disagree with them, as
they know the rules.
However, I can't go on
without commenting about
the injustice heaped upon
the Venice High softball team
in the Class 5A state champi-
onship game against Jackson-
ville Bartram Trail on Friday
morning at Plant City Stadi-
um.
Let me set the scene.
Top of seventh inning with
one out and Bartram Trail gets
its first hit off Venice pitcher
Stephanie Sullivan. The Lady
Bears then got a double to put
runners at second and third
base.
Sullivan was then instruct-
ed to intentionally walk the
next batter. On the second
pitch, home plate umpire
Chris Kroon, from Broward
County, called an illegal pitch
as he said Sullivan "started
her pitch and stopped. At
that point we had an illegal
pitch."
Sullivan did stop her
motion but had a legitimate
reason the batter was out of
the batter's box, as video
replays clearly show.
The illegal pitch softball's
equivalent to a balk in baseball
- allowed the Bartram Trail
runner at third base to score
the game's only run. Despite
getting two runners on, Venice
couldn't score in the bottom of
the inning.
Asked after the game if he
thought the run would decide
the game, Kroon said "not at
all."
Really? The one run and
only run of the game in the top
of the seventh inning of a
seven-inning game wasn't
going to decide it?
Ridiculous.
Venice coach Larry Sand-
burg asked Kroon about the
batter stepping out of the box.
A meeting with the other
umpires, who weren't respon-
sible for watching the batter,
was just to save face. Rarely do
base umpires overrule the
home plate umpire.
A simple call of "no pitch"
instead of an illegal pitch is
the right call. You don't
decide the outcome of the
state championship on this
kind of call.
I am not saying umpires are
infallible and don't make mis-
takes they do. But they can
also correct them.
What happened to the Lady
Indians was inexcusable.
When an umpire is inter-
viewed by the media after a
game, it is not good thing.
Umpires should not be the
center of attention. It's about
the girls.
The girls worked hard all
season, and to have the state
championship game come
down to the umpires is frus-
trating.
This was Venice's fate in the
most important game of the
season.
Sandburg and catcher
Chelsea Zgrabik were diplo-
matic in the press conference
after the game but they have
to be, as they can get fined by
the Florida High School
Athletic Association for any


Please see UMPIRE, 11A


Venice Sports Hall of Fame




adding three inductees


BY PERRY D. PENTZ
SPORTS EDITOR


The Venice Sports Hall of Fame is getting
larger in just over two weeks with the addi-
tion of three names for the Class of 2009.
Getting named to the new class were
Charlie Hodges, a coach and Venice High
supporter; Mickey Lawrence, a longtime
coach in Venice youth football, and Jeff Macy,
a Venice High graduate and national and
international weightlifter as well as condi-
tioning coach for the NBAs Milwaukee Bucks.
The induction ceremony and banquet is
scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 4, at
Bogey's Restaurant and Sports Pub on East
Venice Avenue.
Cost is $60 per person and a cash bar will

CHARLIE HODGES


be available.
The Venice Sports Hall of Fame was started
in 2003 with its its first class. All proceeds
benefit the Rotary Futures Program at Venice
High School. Since its inception, the banquet
has raised more than $35,000.
Reservation forms and sponsorship
opportunities are available at the Rotary
Futures office at Venice High or at Bogey's
Restaurant.
For more information, contact Kim
Kindell, Rotary Futures Program, at 480-3178.
This is the seventh class named to the
Venice Sports Hall of Fame and all current
inductees are honored with plaques on the
"Wall of Fame" at Bogey's.
Here are brief descriptions of the three
inductees:


From 1962-65, Hodges played football for Venice High and was
a three-year starter. He was a three-year state qualifier in track
and field and placed third in states in the discus.
From 1973-1982, he was assistant football coach at Venice
High under longtime coach Jim Powell. /
As Venice High girls basketball head coach from 1975-78,
Hodges' teams compiled a 51-9 record with three district, two E t
regional and one sectional championship. In 1978, the Lady
Indians went to the Final Four and in the 1976-77 season, Venice
had an unbeaten regular season.
As the girls track and field head coach, Hodges' teams finished
in the the top 10 at states in 1982 and 1983 and had two unde- COURTESY PHOTOS
feated regular seasons.
Hodges also started the first weightlifting program at the school.
A tournament golfer who owns many titles and course records, he was second in the
nation for the Golf Channel Amateur Tour twice.
Married to Cathy Biggs with two children, Tracy and Chip.

MICKEY LAWRENCE
Lawrence played football for four years at Venice High under '
longtime coach Jim Powell. The team won the White Sands
Conference championship in 1964 and was district champion in /
1965. The overall record was 20-10-1. ,
He was captain of the Venice High baseball team in 1967. ..
He served as advance scout and press box coach for the Venice is
High football team from 1973 to 1996; was head coach of the
Warriors in the Venice Pop Warner League from 1973-1985 with a
record of 107-36-4 for a .727 winning percentage; and won a record
eight consecutive conference championships. The team was ranked
nationally in 1980,1981 and 1982, and was No. 2 in the nation in
1981. His postseason winning percentage was .800. He was present-
ed the Achievement Award in 1984 from the Vikings board of directors for reaching 100 wins.
Lawrence was president of the Linebacker Club from 1996-2008 as well as a member of
the Venice High Boosters Club since 1975. He has been a board member for the Venice
Sports Hall of Fame and its banquet emcee since its inception.

JEFF MACY
Macy played football all four years at Venice High and was
MVP and co-captain in 1988.
He also competed on the boys weightlifting team and took third
place in states at 165-pound weight class in his senior year, earn-
ing given the Kappleman Award as the Outstanding Male Athlete
of the Year.
As a senior in 1988, he took third in the USA Weightlifting 4
Junior National Championships in the 75-kilogram class. He I-l o
grabbed first in the Florida State Weightlifting Championships.
Macy attended University of Central Florida and took first in
the Florida State Weightlifting Championships in 1989 and
1990. He was selected as alternate to the Junior World
Championships, took second at the Olympic Festival and broke the Junior American
record for the snatch in his weight class. He took 17th in the Junior World
Championships in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia.
In 1991, he trained at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., and
transferred to the University of Colorado. In 1992, he competed in the Olympic Trials. He
took 13th place in the World Championships in Melbourne, Australia, in 1993. He was first
in the National Championship, Olympic Festival and broke national records for the snatch,
clean and jerk and total in the 83-kilogram class.
After college, he was the head strength and conditioning coach at Bradley University in
Peoria, Ill., then assistant strength and conditioning coach for the NBA's Chicago Bulls. He
has been the strength and conditioning coach for the Milwaukee Bucks since 2008.



FOOTBALL

Venice preparing for Spring Classic


BY PERRY D. PENTZ
SPORTS EDITOR


Spring football gives coaches a chance to
see how the team fits together like pieces of a
puzzle.
This is how Venice High's John Peacock sees
it and the third-year head coach will get a
glimpse of this coming fall on Friday night as
the Indians host Naples in the Spring Classic at
Powell-Davis Stadium.
With kickoff at 7:30 p.m., the game will fea-
ture two of the top teams in the state.
Naples lost in the Class 3A-Region 4 final to
Monsignor Pace and closed out the season
with a 11-2 record.
Venice fell in the Class 5A-Region 3 semifi-
nal to Charlotte, 25-21, on a last-minute punt
return for a touchdown. The Indians were 11-1
on the season.
Spring practice began May 1.
The Indians had their only chance of get-
ting a look at their team in a game situation
rained out on May 17 in their annual Green
and White game.
"It's going good," Peacock said about spring


practice. "It's hard to see but you pop in the
spring game from last year (in the DVD play-
er) and you kind of see where we were last
year at this time. I think we we are way ahead
of last year."
The Indians do have six returners back on
offense and defense but there are still holes
to fill.
Spring football might take care of those
holes.
"We are really trying to find our personnel
and who we are going to have in the fall and
where they are all kind of fall into place,"
Peacock said. "You find a lot about a kid from
maybe he was a second-teamer last year and if
his goal is to really to be a starter or if he is
happy to be a second-teamer. Or a kid on JV
(junior varsity) or freshman and kind of where
he is at now."
The sidelines at spring practice have been
filled with college recruiters from more nearly
50 colleges such as Division I Clemson, Georgia
Tech, Kent State, Purdue, Florida as well as
Division II, NAIA and Division III colleges.


ppentz@venicegondolier.com


LITTLE LEAGUE


SUN PHOTO BY PERRY D. PENTZ
Kiwanis' Jake Grubbs connects for a
hit against Sertoma in their Majors
City Cup game on Saturday at Chuck
Reiter Complex.


Rain



hinders



City Cup


games

BY PERRY D. PENTZ
SPORTS EDITOR

Venice Little League's Majors
City Cup opened with four games
on Saturday at Chuck Reiter
Complex but rain has hampered it
since Monday.
On Monday, rain delayed the
start of the first Minors City Cup
game and two consolation brack-
et games in the Major City Cup.
More rain washed out two Major
City Cup games on Tuesday.
The Minors City Cup will try
and get going, weather permit-
ting, at 6 p.m., Wednesday but the
Majors City Cup won't continue
until 6 p.m., Thursday with
Sertoma against Lions andVenice-
Nokomis Rotary against Babe's
Plumbing in consolation bracket
games.
Check out the Web site
VeniceLittleLeague.com for updat-
ed schedules.
Major City Cup results from
Saturday:
Kiwanis 13, Sertoma 0
Pitcher Chris Rice threw a no-
hitter to lead Kiwanis to a 13-0 win
over Sertoma in a first-round
game.
Rice finished with five strike-
outs in the four-inning game.
Kiwanis scored nine runs in the
second inning and four in the
third inning.
Rice, Jake Grubbs and Trey
Schnetzer went 2-for-3 while
Kalob Ward had three hits for
Kiwanis.
Lawyers 1,
Babe's Plumbing 0
In another first-round game,
Lawyers scored a run in the bot-
tom of the seventh inning to
pull out a 1-0 win over Babe's

Please see CUP, 11 A


Girls basketball

coach resigns

BY PERRY D. PENTZ
SPORTS EDITOR

After two straight winning sea-
sons including 16 victories last
year, Venice High girls basketball
coach Bruce Reichenbach has
resigned.
Reichenbach, who turned in
his resignation letter on Thursday,
wouldn't give a reason only to say,
"I want to thank (Venice High ath-
letics director) Larry Sandburg for
the opportunity to coach at a great
school like Venice."
Last year, Reichenbach led
Venice to a 16-11 record starting
three freshmen and no seniors. In
his first year, the Lady Indians had
a 13-12 record.
In each of the two seasons, the
Lady Indians advanced to the
semifinals of the Class 5A-District
12 tournament as the third and
fourth seeds.
Reichenbach said he still wants
to coach in the future.
"We will start taking resumes
immediately," Sandburg said.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2009


SPORTS BRIEFS
Venice High baseball awards
The Venice High baseball team
handed out awards at its annual ban-
quet.
The 2009 MVP was pitcher/infield-
er Joe lorio, who also won the
Academic Award with a 4.5 GPA.
Pitcher/infielder Ryan Krauss
picked up the Best Pitcher and
Scholarship Awards. Pitcher/infielder
Chris Atamanchuk was given the
Indian Award while first baseman/
outfielder Matt Tellor and outfielder
Mike Geers were given the Best
Offense Award. Andy Speth grabbed
the Grinder Award.
Junior Golf School
holding signups May 21-23
THAD-A-WAY Golf Academy, locat-
ed at Venice East Golf Club, is accepting
applications for the third annual Free
Junior Golf School and Venice East Golf
Tournament.
Signup is scheduled for May 21-23 at
Venice East Golf Club and is for ages 6-
16.
Parent must accompany child and
applications are first come, first serve
as only 32 golfers will be accepted
with 16 in bracket A (6- to 10-year-
olds) and 16 in bracket B (11- to 16-
year-olds).
School starts June 6 and runs
through July 12 at 9 a.m. every
Saturday except the Fourth of July
weekend. The tournament is 9 a.m.
July 18 with a shotgun start followed
by an awards banquet.
VAYSA Golf Tournament
set for May 30
Venice Area Youth Soccer Associa-
tion will be having their annual fund-
raiser golf tournament on May 30 at
Lake Venice Golf Course.
With an 8 a.m. start, cost is $60 per
golfer or $230 per foursome and
includes continental breakfast, lunch
and free beverages.
The tournament, which is also run
by the Venice High School Soccer


Booster Club, benefits soccer scholar-
ships to ensure every child can play
soccer.
Door prizes, raffles and hole spe-
cials will also be held as part of the
tournament.
Hole sponsorships are also available.
For more information, call Mike
Lasorso at 492-1396 or Joe Ferretti at
650-6560 or visit www.venicesoccer.
com or www.vhssoccer.com.
Wheatley's Wild West
Volleyball Camp June 1-4
Wheatley's Wild West Volleyball
Camp will be held from June 1-4 at
Venice High.
The camp for grades 2-9 will be held
June 1-2 from 2-4:30 p.m. and June 3-4
from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. with an hour lunch
break. Each camper should bring a bag
lunch.
All campers will receive a T-shirt
and the last session will feature a
tournament for friends and family to
watch.
The camp, which is six sessions
instead of four, is run by Venice High
coach Brian Wheatley, who has won
376 matches in 14 years with two state
titles.
The goal of the camp is to offer
maximum instruction at minimum
cost. Enrollment is limited to maxi-
mize playing time and instruction.
Basic volleyball skills as well as
advanced strategies and techniques
will be taught by coaches, who are cur-
rent or former Division I or II college
players.
Fill out a form online at
venetianbayvbc.com.
For more information, call Brian or
Lisa Wheatley at 483-3242.
YMCA Summer Sports
Camp opens June 1
The South County Family YMCA in
Venice is having their annual all-day
Sports Summer Camp starting June 1
for 12 weeks.
The camp will run from 7 a.m. to 6


p.m. Monday through Friday for any-
one who has completed second grade
through eighth grade.
Cost is $75 for members and $100 for
nonmembers.
A Rookies Camp for kindergartners
through first-graders will also be held.
Cost is $37.50 for members and $50 for
nonmembers.
Register online at veniceymca.com
or in person at the YMCA at 701 Center
Road.
Seventh- and eighth-grade
Venice baseball camp
Any incoming seventh and eighth
grade baseball player wanting to
learn how to play the Venice High way
should attend a camp from June 1-
July 10 at the Venice High baseball
complex.
Venice High coaches Craig Faulkner,
Jeff Callan, Jose Velez will guide players
through the same plays and practices
as the varsity.
Practice will be held from 9 a.m. to
11:30 p.m, Monday through Thurs-
day.
For more information, call Velez at
493-9697 or Callan at 492-4001.
Venice freshman
football camp starts June 8
A Venice High freshman football
summer camp will be held from June
8 to Aug. 13 at Venice High for all
ninth-graders who want to play foot-
ball in the fall.
The camp will run from 10:30 a.m.
to 12:20 p.m., Monday through
Thursday. No camp the week of July 4
from July 3-12.
Cost is $150.
According to Venice High football
head coach John Peacock, there are
no cuts in freshman football.
The freshman football coaching
staff and varsity coaches will be doing
the instruction.
For more information, download a
freshman summer registration sheet
at www.veniceindianfootball.org.


School's Out
Volleyball Camp June 8-11
The seventh annual School's Out
Volleyball Camp will be held from June
8-11 at the Pine View School Sports
Complex.
The camp, which is for girls in grades
three through eight, is from 9 a.m.-
noon and run by longtime coaches Joe
DiGiacomo and Gary Halbert.
Cost is $99 and include a camp T-
shirt. Campers should bring gym
shorts, T-shirt and sneakers and check
in at 8:30 a.m.
Concession stand will be available
for purchase of snacks and drinks.
For more information, contact
DiGiacomo at 232-5626 or Halbert at
928-3433.
Tennis Summer Camp for Kids
A Tennis Summer Camp for kids
ages 9-15 will be held from June 1-5 and
June 8-12 at Plantation Golf and
Country Club.
All classes will be directed by USPTA
certified professional Fred Schuchert.
Cost is $110 per session and will be
held from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
For more information, call Schuchert
at 493-0047 or e-mail him at fschuchert@
plantationgcc.com.
Venice High
Baseball Camp June 8-12
The Venice High School Baseball
Camp for ages 6-12 will be held June
8-12 at the Venice High Baseball
Complex.
The camp is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost is $200 and includes lunch and
a T-shirt.
The camp is run by Venice High
head coach Craig Faulkner, pitching
coach Jeff Callan and hitting coach Jose
Velez.
Catching, pitching, hitting and
defense will be taught. Games will be
played and there also will be workouts
at the Venice High swimming pool.
For more information, call Karen
Blackburn at 685-2121.


CUP from Page 10A


Plumbing.
In the seventh inning,
Brent Killam reached
first base on an error and
went to second and third
base on a passed ball and
wild pitch. Garrett Gager
followed with a walk.
Gager stole second base
and when the catcher
threw to second, Killam
raced home with the
winning run.
Killam picked up the
win on the mound by
giving up just two hits
with eight strikeouts.
Ruben Velez had a single
and double off the fence
for the Lawyers.
Dentists 4, Venice
Nokomis Rotary 1
The Dentists scored
three runs in the second
inning and one in the
fifth to defeat Venice
Nokomis Rotary.
Winning pitcher was
Gratten Phillips, who
pitched the first three
innings.
For Dentists, Misho
Cemovich had a triple
and RBI while Reza
Young had a two-run
single. John Cokley and
Austin Collins also had
RBI.


SUN PHOTOS BY PERRY D. PENTZ
Babe's Plumbing's Andrew Thomas gets ready to bunt the ball against the Lawyers in the
first round of the Venice Little League Major City Cup game on Saturday at Chuck Reiter


Complex.
Roberts Insurance 8,
Lions 7
Roberts Insurance
scored three runs in the
second and fifth inning
then held on for a 8-7 win
as the Lions scored four
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two runs on bases-loaded
walks to Tyler Gardner
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Gardner had two hits for
Roberts while Preston
Hines had three hits
including a double.
In the sixth inning, the


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Insurance in their Majors City Cup game on Saturday at
Chuck Reiter Complex.


UMPIREfrom Page 10A

negative comments about umpires.
Two straight Class 5A state runner-up trophies is
nothing to be ashamed of for the Lady Indians. You
can't say the same about an umpire blowing a call and
refusing to correct it.

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It takes a community of philanthropists to provide affordable housing and an orga-
nized warehouse to store and manage the gifts that will make a homeowner's dream
come true.
Habitat for Humanity of South Sarasota County is part of a local, regional, nation, l
and international community that provides gifts in kind to assist the organization in
building affordable housing for local families.
It all starts with Habitat International and its arrangements with corporate spon-
sors such as Lowe's, The Home Depot and Whirlpool Corp. There are some 57 cor-
porations that partner with Habitat International.
"Then the local locations of those corporations go above and beyond with us
because we are the local Habitat," said Maryann Terry, development director for
Habitat for Humanity of South Sarasota County.
An example of this is the way Valspar Paint donates paint to Habitat In-
ternational and because Lowe's sells that brand of paint, the local Lowe's tints all
of the paint for the local Habitat.
The corporate gifts donated to Habitat International become available to local
affiliates through an online store.
"We are charged only for the shipping for supplies," said Michael Salito, con-
struction superintendent. "When we order something on Monday it arrives in
our warehouse on Wednesday."
Salito said Whirlpool donates all of the appliances for Habitat houses and ships
them free of charge.
Hunter Douglas Blinds donates the blinds for the houses and Square D. Electric,
a company in the Midwest, provides all electric panels and circuit breakers for the
homes.
Warehouse
Habitat for Humanity of South Sarasota County has a warehouse on Alligator
Drive where these donations are stored. The warehouse fills up quickly when it's
time to order appliances and paint, not to mention normal construction supplies,
so an organized warehouse is essential to a smooth and efficient building opera-
tion. After all, people are waiting on and working for affordable housing.
Recently, the warehouse got a thorough cleaning and reorganization to help it
function at full efficiency.
Salito spent many days stocking shelves, hanging rolled wiring on wall hooks
and generally making the warehouse user friendly for Habitat contractors.
Please see HABITAT, 2B
Bottom. Michael Salito. Habitat for Humanity of South Sarasota County construc-
tion superintendent, stands beside the scaffolding. It will be used on
the 18 townhomes to be built in Laurel off Roberts Road. *.
Top, coolers, mailboxes and other odds and ends, including the com-
petition bed for the annual Sun Fiesta bed race.
Right center. Salito shows power tools that have been ordered through
Habitat for Humanity International.
Center, these step stools, constructed and donated by a Habitat volun-
teer, are stored in the warehouse and then used on site as needed. F o:
Bottom right, wiring was just one of the warehouse items that received a
permanent home in the recent warehouse reorganization.


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Now he is looking for a vol-
unteer warehouse manager.
This person will oversee load-
ing the construction truck with
what's needed for each home
site to prevent everyone from
simply grabbing what they
want. The volunteer hours will
involve no more than three
days and the qualifications
include being a a person who
is a self-starter, likes organizing
and is assertive.
Local contributors
Though all local contribu-


tions are too numerous to list
here because of space limita-
tions, some of the major Hab-
itat donors are as follows:
The city of North Port
waives permitting fees for Ha-
bitat.
PODS of Southwest Flor-
ida provides storage trailers for
the work sites.
Hazeltine Nurseries pro-
vides landscape designs and
Florida friendly plants at cost.
Kobie Komplete Electric of
Englewood gives Habitat a
deal on all heating and air con-


ditioning units.
Chelsea Title offers dis-
counts on Habitat closings.
National Slovak Society
matches the money raised
from can collections from Oc-
tober through December.
American Apparel Designs
provides polo shirts and T-
shirts for staff and volunteers.
Gasparilla Plumbing in
Englewood donated all of the
plumbing for the two Pelican
Road houses in South Venice,
including the water heaters,
fixtures, tubs and labor.


Leaderchip Inc. in Venice
provides technical support.
Alpha Spray Foam donat-
es the foam insulation.
Babe's Plumbing in Venice
gives Habitat a break on con-
struction supplies and offers
its labor free of charge.
Dennis Stroer of CALCS-
PLUS does all of the energy
calculations for Habitat
homes. His contribution alone
has reached more than
$10,000 in three years. Each
home requires several evalua-
tions to keep it Energy Star


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Publix provides many vol-
unteers to Habitat, often at a
moment's notice, and Sharky's
On The Pier does the same.
Contributions from orga-
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County, like the Board of
Realtors, Venice Nokomis Ro-
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WEDNESDAY
MAY 20, 2009


WEDNESDAY, MAY 20
Memorial Day picnic
RSVP: May20
Date: May 25
Time: 4-8 p.m.
Where:
Venice
Nokomis
Elks, 1021
Discovery
Way,
Nokomis
Notes:
Social hour,
4-5 p.m.; buffet dinner, 5-7
p.m.; dance, 4-8 p.m.; music by
Lori Colwin. Picnic will be
inside the new nonsmoking
facility. Members and guests
are welcome. Proceeds will
support Elks charities.
Cost: $12
Call: 486-1854
Ladies Links Fore
Golf Fun Day
RSVP: May20
Date: May 24
Time: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: Pelican Pointe Golf &
Country Club, Venice
Notes: Amateur women golfers
can participate in this day that
includes coaching tips from
the Ladies Links Fore Golf
LPGA Class A teaching profes-
sionals and health, fitness and
psychology tips.
Cost: $50 members, $60 mem-
ber guests, $70 nonmembers
Call: (310) 390-3070
E-mail:
lynn.stellman@114g.com
Link: www.LL4g.com
Pet adoption and
psychic fair
Time: 3-6 p.m.
Where: A Pet's Life, Barclay
Pharmacy plaza, corner of
Tampa Avenue and U.S. 41
Business
Notes: Cats
and kittens
will be up
for adoption
from St.
Francis
Animal
Rescue.
Psychics
will be
available for people and pets.
Vendors are welcome. No fees,
but donations welcome for the
use of the tables. Proceeds will
benefit Venice Cat Coalition.
Call: 445-4322
Food giveaway
Time: 3-5 p.m.
Where: Laurel Civic
Association, 509 Collins Road,
Laurel
Notes: USDA commodities will
be disbursed to Sarasota
County residents who sign a
self-declaration of income and
need.
Call: 483-3338
Jacaranda West
HOA lawn seminar
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Jacaranda Library,
4143 Woodmere Park Blvd.,
Venice
Notes: A Florida Friendly
Lawns seminar will feature
types of grass that grow best in

EDITOR'S NOTE: Please call or
e-mail location to confirm the
date and time prior to attending
an event.


this drought-prone area.
Call: 493-0794 or 492-2972
Women's Sailing
Squadron
Time: 7:45 a.m.
Where: Venice Yacht Club,
1330 Tarpon Center Drive,
Venice
Call: Judy Karr, 485-4143
Kayaking safety
Time: 8:30-11 a.m.
Where: North Jetty/Snake
Island
Cost: $40
Call: Terry Brawley, 960-5505
Kiwanis Club meets
Time: 11:45 a.m.-i p.m.
Where: American Legion, 1770
E. Venice Ave., Venice
Cost: $10
Call: Beverly Miller, 484-7394
Watercolors with Walter
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
Where: Woodmere Park, 3951
Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice
Cost: $20
Call: 861-5000
Evening book club
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Jacaranda Library, 4143
Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice
Call: 861-5000

Venice Archives
Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday
and Wednesday
Where: Historic Triangle Inn,
351 S. Nassau St., Venice
Notes: Open to the public two
days a week for the Archives &
Area Collections Museum.
Personal research may be
arranged by calling James
Hagler, director.
Call: 486-2487

Club food
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Venice-Nokomis Elks
Lodge, 1021 Discovery Way,
Nokomis
Call: 486-1854
DAV dinner
Time: 4-8 p.m.
Where: Disabled American
Veterans, Chapter 101, 600


East Colonia Lane, Nokomis
Cost: $5
Call: 488-4500
Bingo
Time: 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: American Legion, 1770
E. Venice Ave., Venice
Call: 488-1157
Game day
Time: 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Where: Venice Art Center, 390
S. Nokomis Ave., Venice
Call: 485-7136
Link: veniceartcenter.com
Euchre, bridge
Time: 6-7:45 p.m.
Where: Jacaranda Library,
4143 Woodmere Park Blvd.,
Venice
Call: 861-5000
Karaoke
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Eagles Aerie No. 3482,
621 East Colonia Lane,
Nokomis
Call: 484-4470
Senior beach walks
Time: 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Where: Nokomis Beach
Pavilion, 100 South Casey Key
Road, Nokomis
Notes: This self-guided beach
walk starts at the plaza.
Cost: $1 one-time fee for a 1-
mile walk
Call: 861-5000
Marines meet
Time: 11:45 a.m.
Where: Family Table
Restaurant, 14132 South
Tamiami Trail, North Port
Notes: SWF Chapter 1st
Marine Division; all Marines
and guests welcome.
Call: 697-1870, Red French


THURSDAY, MAY 21
NARFE meeting
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Where: Pelican Pointe Golf &
Country Club, 499 Derbyshire
Drive, Venice
Notes: All federal retirees,
employees and their guests are


welcome to attend the
National Active and Retired
Federal Employees luncheon.
KC Quaretti-Lee, director of
Venice MainStreet Inc., will
talk.
Cost: $15
Call: 412-8543 or 496-7694
Link: www.narfe717.org
Arthritis fundraising walk
Time: 4 p.m.
Where: Centennial Park,
Venice
Notes: Check-in, health
screenings, silent auction,
50/50 raffle and drawings
begin at 4 p.m., doggy fashion
show at 5 p.m., walk at 6 p.m.
Walkers and their pets are wel-
come to join a 1-mile or 5K
course. Raise $100 or more and
get a T-shirt and other prizes.
Call: 708-3901
Link: www.letsmovetogether.
org
Beneficial insects
in the garden
Time: 2-3:30 p.m.
Where: Shamrock Park Nature
Center, 3900
West
Shamrock
Drive, Venice
Notes: Dr.
Fred
Santana,
entomolo-
gist, will dis-
cuss the posi-
tive effects of beneficial
insects.
Call: 861-9900

Gardening answers
Time: 9:30 a.m.-noon
Where: Venice Public Library,
300 S. Nokomis Ave., Venice
Call: 861-1350

Zumba dance classes
Time: 6:15 p.m.
Where: Venice Community
Center, 326 S. Nokomis Ave.,
Venice
Call: 408-8205
E-mail: mlszerbin@aol.com
Tap dance classes
Time: 9-11 a.m.
Where: Nokomis Community


BEST BET UNDER THE SUN


Memorial Day

flags set

On Wednesday, May 20, at 10 a.m. the Gulf
Coast Dolphins No. 56 and volunteers from
the local American Legion and Veterans of
Foreign Wars posts will pay tribute and deco-
rate the graves of fallen comrades at Venice
Memorial Gardens, 1950 Center Road, 488-
2291. Flags will be provided by the cemetery.
The community is invited to help set out
flags and attend the service and picnic. State
Sen. Nancy Detert will speak at 11:15 a.m. and
place a wreath in the Garden of Honor for
veterans. Mayor Ed Martin and David Pratt,
commander of Venice VFW Post 8118, also will
speak, followed by an old-fashioned picnic
SUN PHOTO BY KIM COOL with hot dogs, apple pie and lemonade.


MARK YOUR CALENDAR


SUNDAY, MAY 24




Jacobites Memorial
Day concert
Time: 3 p.m.
Where: Church of the Palms,
3224 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
Notes: Band will be led by
Greg Gregory, new executive
director of the Jacobites Band.
Concert will feature Highland
dancing by 8-year-old
MacKenzie Grace and singing
by 11-year-old Maria Wirries,
winner of The Players Theatre
talent contest.
Cost: $15
Call: 488-2072 for details and
to ask about a $5 discount
Link: www.jacobitesband.com


MONDAY, MAY 25
Eagles Memorial
Day benefit
Time: 2 p.m.
Where: Fraternal Order of
Eagles, 621 Colonial Lane,
Nokomis
Notes: There will be music by
Bad Juju, raffles, prizes, 50/50,
photographer, cake walks,
beer walks and food in honor
of our men and women who
proudly serve.
Call: 484-4470


WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3
Little Black Dress
fashion show
Time: 11:30 a.m.-i p.m.
Where: The Venice Yacht Club,


1330 Tarpon Center Drive,
Venice
Notes: The Little Black Dress
Sails to Venice fashion show is
sponsored by Saks Fifth
Avenue. Proceeds will benefit
the Boys & Girls Clubs of
Sarasota County. Reservations
required for the luncheon and
fashion show.
Cost: $35
Call: 366-3911, ext. 121


FRIDAY, JUNE 5
TideWell Hospice
volunteer orientation
Dates and times: June 5 and 8,
9 a.m.-4 p.m.; June 11, 1-4
p.m.
Where: TideWell Hospice-
Venice, 220 Wexford Blvd.,


Venice
Notes: Volunteers are needed
to provide respite for care-
givers in their homes and to
sit with patients in long-term
care and assisted living facili-
ties.
Call: 552-7581


SATURDAY, JUNE 6
Venice Gardens Civic
Association open house
Time: noon-5 p.m.
Where: Venice Gardens Civic
Center, 406 Shamrock Blvd.,
Venice
Notes: Meet neighbors and
members of service organiza-
tion; learn what the associa-
tion does and find something
of interest.


Call: 493-5743


SATURDAY, JUNE 20
American Quarter
Horse event
Time: 9 a.m.
Where: Fox Lea
Farm, 800 North
Auburn Road,
Venice
Notes: American
Quarter Horse
Association spe-
cial event tests horses' abilities
in special events in the hunter
under saddle, green hunter
under saddle and hunt seat
equitation categories.
Cost: $5
Call: 809-6361
Link: www.aqha.com


Center, 234 East Nippino Trail,
Nokomis
Notes: Beginner class 9-10
a.m.; intermediate class 10-11
a.m.
Cost: $10 per class
Call: 861-5000
Decorative painting
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
Where: Woodmere Park, 3951
Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice
Notes: Drop-ins welcome.
Learn decorative painting with
acrylics.
Cost: $15 per lesson
Call: 861-5000
Line dance classes
Time: 11 a.m.-noon
Where: Nokomis Community
Center, 234 East Nippino Trail,
Nokomis
Cost: $5 per class
Call: 861-5000
Hula class
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Where: Emmanuel Lutheran
Church, 800 South Tamiami
Trail, Venice
Call: 488-3009
Banjo music
Time: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Where: Snook Haven, 5000 E.
Venice Ave., Venice
Call: 488-3023
Karaoke
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Where: VFW Post No. 8118, 832
E. Venice Ave., Venice
Call: 486-8551
Guitar class
for beginners
Time: 4-5 p.m.
Where:
Nokomis
Com-
munity
Center, 234
East
Nippino
Trail,
Nokomis
Notes:
Bring an
acoustic
guitar and notebook.
Cost: $15 for five weeks or $3
per class
Call: 861-5000
Dance classes
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Nokomis Community
Center, 234 East Nippino Trail,
Nokomis
Notes: adult beginner and
advanced levels jazz/tap and
ballet
Cost: $30 per month per class;
both classes $50
Call: 861-5000
Tappercise
Time: 10-11:30 a.m.
Where: Starz Choice Dance
Academy, 348 S. Seaboard Ave.,
Venice
Call: 408-0019
Club food
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-

Please see VENUE, 4B

Swimming classes
Summer swimming class-
es are being offered at the
South CountyYMCA. For
class details, stop in at 701
Center Road, Venice, or call
492-9622.





4B SUN NEWSPAPERS

VENUE from Page 3B


7:30 p.m.
Where: Venice-
Nokomis Elks Lodge,
1021 Discovery Way,
Nokomis
Call: 486-1854

Time: 5-8 p.m.
Where: American
Legion, 1770 E. Venice
Ave., Venice

Time: 5-8 p.m.
Where: Eagles Aerie 3482, 621 East Colonia Lane,
Nokomis
Call: 484-4470
Poetry open reading
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Sanddollar Bookstore, 272 Miami Ave.,
Venice
Call: 480-1030
Link: www.poetsrule.com
Jewelry classes
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Where: ErlenBach Studio, 207 S. Nokomis Ave.,
Venice
Call: 227-4335
Venice-Nokomis Rotary Club
Time: noon-1 p.m.
Where: Grace United Methodist Church, 400 E. Field
Ave., Venice
Call: 493-0390
Link: www.venicenokomisrotary.org
Aerobic Walking Club
Time: 5:45-7 p.m.
Where: T. Mabry Carlton Jr.
Reserve, 1800 Mabry Carlton
Parkway, Venice
Notes: Members of the
Aerobic Walking Club walk
at Carlton Reserve. Ranger
leads. Meet at the pavilion.
Call: 486-2547
Coastal Ventures Cruise Club
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Crossroads American Grille, 385 U.S. 41
Bypass North, Venice
Notes: The club's mission is for members to cruise
their boats to fun destinations.
Call: 386-0983
MOPS
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Venice Presbyterian Church, 111 E. Firenze
Ave., Venice
Notes: Mothers of preschoolers meet.
Call: 726-3804
Nature walk
Time: 9-11 a.m.
Where: North Jetty Beach Park, meet at the beach
end of the parking lot on Casey Key. Bring water and
comfortable shoes.
Call: Bud Doyle, 488-4158
Sailfish veterans meet
Time: noon
Where: Venice American Legion, 1770 E.Venice Ave.,
Venice
Call: Jack McAllister, 493-7488
Guys & Gals card party


Time: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Where: Venice-Nokomis Elks Lodge, 1021 Discovery
Way, Nokomis
Cost: $5
Call: 497-1924


WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2009


FRIDAY, MAY 22
MainStreet Concert in the Park
Time: 8-10 p.m.
Where: Downtown Venice, Gazebo at Centennial
Park
Notes: Free evening of dancing and fun is planned as
Al Mann sings at the Friday Night LIVE concert.
E-mail: office@venicemainstreet.com
Link: www.venicemainstreet.com


Wayman Brown art show
Dates: May 22-June
22
Where: Venice Art
Center, 390 S.
Nokomis Ave., A


Venice
Notes: The show
will be a small ret-
rospective of his
work with portrai-
tures and figures as
subjects. He has
also made a mixed
media sand sculp-
ture, as pictured.
Call: 485-7136


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Pet adoption
and psychic fair
Time: 3-6 p.m.
Where: A Pet's Life, Barclay Pharmacy plaza, comer
of Tampa Avenue and U.S. 41 Business, Venice
Notes: Event will benefit the Venice Cat Coalition to
fund free or low-cost spay/neuter services in South
County. The goal is to raise $5,000 by July 4. There
will be cats and kittens available for adoption, and
psychics will be on hand for people and pets.
Vendors are welcome. No fees, but donations are
welcome for the use of the tables.
Call: Theresa Foley, 445-4322
Tampa Bay History Center tour
RSVP: May22
Date: May 30
Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Historic Triangle Inn, 352 S. Nassau St.,
Venice
Notes: The Triangle Inn Association is sponsoring a
trip to the new Tampa Bay History Center and the
new Tampa Ikea store. Call Venice Archives for ticket
information.
Cost: $35
Call: 486-2487
Employment success class
Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon
Where: Women's Resource Center, 701 Center Road,
Venice
Cost: $5 members; $8 nonmembers
Call: 485-9724
Link: www.thewomensresourcecenter.org
Career counseling
Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Women's Resource Center, 701 Center Road,
Venice
Notes: Career adviser Ania Morris offers one-on-one
appointments to help with employment resources.
Cost: $5 members; $8 nonmembers
Call: 485-9724
Link: www.thewomensresourcecenter.org
French
Club meets
Time: 9:30-
11:30 a.m.
Where:
Venice Public ,
Library, 300 S.
Nokomis
Ave., Venice
Notes: Basic
knowledge of
French is
required.
Call: 485-
3985
Food distribution
Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Habitat ReStore, 1400 Ogden Road, Venice
Computer questions
Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.


Where: Jacaranda Public Library, 4143 Woodmere
Park Blvd., Venice
Call: 861-1270
Club food
Time: Lunch, 11
a.m.-2 p.m.; dinner,
4-7:30 p.m.; music,
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Venice-
Nokomis Elks Lodge,
1021 Discovery Way,
Nokomis
Call: 486-1854


Time: 5-8 p.m.
Where: Eagles Aerie No. 3482, 621 East
Nokomis
Call: 484-4470


Colonia Lane,


Time: 4:30-6:45 p.m.
Where: VFW Post No. 8118, 832 Venice Ave., Venice
Call: 486-8551
American Legion dinner-dance
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Where: American Legion, 1770 E. Venice Ave., Venice
Call: 488-1157
Elks Friday night fish fry and dance
Time: 5-7:30 p.m. dinner followed by dancing
Where: Venice Nokomis Elks, 1021 Discovery Way,
Nokomis
Notes: Restaurant is operated by Buffalo Bill's
Catering. Lounge is restricted to members and
guests.
Cost: $8
Call: 485-8807 or 486-1854
Friday and Saturday night dinner-dances
Time: 8-11 p.m.
Where: The Dream
Cafe, 117 W Venice
Ave., Venice
Notes: Music will be by
Bruno (Mollica) of
Venice. Call to make
reservations.
Call: 445-4503
Link: www.venicein
formationcenter.com
Square dancing
Time: 3-5 p.m.
Where: Woodmere Park, 3951 Woodmere Park Blvd.,
Venice
Cost: $5
Call: 828-0481
E-mail: redbates@juno.com
Tappercise class
Time: 3-4:30 p.m.
Where: Starz Choice Dance Academy, 348 S.
Seaboard Ave., Venice
Notes: intermediate tap
Call: 408-0019
Sunset sing-along
Time: One hour before sunset
Where: Venice Beach, near lifeguard station
Notes: Bring a chair.
Call: 493-0775
Link www.newlifevenicefl.org
Teen beginning guitar class
Time: 4-5 p.m.
Where: Nokomis Community Center, 234 East
Nippino Trail, Nokomis
Notes: Bring an acoustic guitar, pencil and spiral
notebook.
Cost: $3 per class; $15 for five weeks
Call: 861-5000
Writers' group
Time: 3-5 p.m.
Where: Hypnosis
Venice, 537 E. Venice
Ave., Venice
Notes: Writing support,
reading works in
progress, publishing
advice and critiquing,
led by Theresa Foley.
Call: 445-4322 or 525-
4770
Link www.hypnosis
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a horse race. Anne Hoffman on the left, pushed by Elaine Boyer, Luke Haven adminis- gift set for coming in first in the race, and Thelma Underhill received a horseshoe
trator, came in first. In the back row, Pat Underhill, housekeeping director, pushes necklace. In the back row is Elaine Boyer, Luke Haven administrator, cheering for the
Thelma Underhill, who came in second, and Lori Johnson, admissions coordinator, winners. After the horse race, residents, families and staff enjoyed refreshments,
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LIBRARY BRIEFS
Jacaranda Library
4143 Woodmere
Park Blvd.
Venice, FL 34293
861-5000
Chess at the Library
Call it a knight, call it a
horse. We just call it a
good time playing chess.
The group meets Sunday,
May 24, 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Preschool Storytime
On Monday, June 1, 10
to 10:45 a.m., Preschool
Storytime is offered. It's a
program for children
ages 3 to 5 years old.
Storytime includes sto-
ries, fingerplays, songs,
guests and craft activi-
ties. Registration is not


necessary, but please ob-
serve age requirements.
Baby Rhyme
and Sign Time
This program, which
meets Tuesday, May 26,
9:30 to 10:15 a.m., is
geared toward babies
from newborn to 24
months. The 45-minute
program will include
nursery rhymes, songs,
baby sign language, a
book and playtime.
Space is limited. Older
siblings are welcome.
Jacaranda
Writer's Group
Join with others Tues-
day, May 26, 6 to 7:30
p.m., who enjoy writing


to discuss, critique and
inspire.
Forty Carrots
Partners in Play
On Wednesday, May
20, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and
10:45 to 11:45 a.m., chil-
dren up to age 5, and
their caregivers have the
opportunity to enjoy
playtime together, spend
time with other families,
and get valuable parent-
ing information.
Space is limited to 12
families.
You must register at
the youth desk the day of
the program.
Card Sharks
On Wednesday, May


20, 5:30 to 7:45 p.m.,
whether it's bridge, eu-
chre, rummy, or solitaire,
whatever your game,
come play.
Jacaranda Evening
Book Club
On Wednesday, May
20, 6 to 7 p.m., the book
to be discussed is "The
Given Day" by Dennis
Lehane. It is a fictional-
ized version of the plague
and police strike that hit
Boston in 1918-1919.
Memorial Day
Memories
On Thursday, May 21,
10 to 11 a.m., Ted Kos-
zarski will encourage
World War II veterans to


record their memories
for the Veteran's Memor-
ial Archives. Or you can
come just to listen to the
stories he has already
recorded.
Jacaranda Video
Lecture Series
On Thursday, May 21,
2 to 3 p.m., the library's
lecture "William Shake-
speare: Comedies, His-
tories, and Tragedies"
will be presented. The fo-
cus will be on love, mar-
riage and "The Taming of
the Shrew."
Toddler Tale Time
On Friday, May 22,
9:30 to 10:15 a.m. and
10:45 to 11:30 a.m., tod-


dlers ages 1-3 and their
parent, grandparent or
caregiver, are invited to
join in for songs, stories,
rhymes and playtime.
Ask Jack
On Friday, May 22,
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.,
bring all of your comput-
er questions so Jack can
give you the answers.


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Mission Valley Country Club as a Summer Member
for only $175 a month?
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WELL-BEING BRIEFS


Crohn's support
A monthly Crohn's
Disease support group
meets at 7 p.m. the third
Wednesday (May 20) in
the Englewood
Community Hospital
Suncoast Auditorium,
700 Medical Blvd. Call
815-3669.
Fun & Fitness Fair
Check out health
screenings, samples of
wellness classes and
more at the Fun &
Fitness Fair, 1:30-3:30
p.m. today, May 20, at
BellaVita, 1420 E. Venice
Ave. For more informa-
tion, call 485-1196.
Cancer support
Cancer is Not
Contagious Support
Group, 10:30 a.m., third
Thursday of the month
(May 21), Englewood
Community Hospital
Cafeteria, 700 Medical
Blvd. Also meeting at
this time is the Support
for People with Oral and
Head and Neck Cancer
Group. Call Joe at 474-
0099.
PAST
Parents of Addicts
Sharing Time is a sup-
port and advocacy
group that meets at 7
p.m. the second and
fourth Tuesdays of each
month in the confer-
ence room at Jacaranda
Public Library, 4143
Woodmere Park Blvd.
Call Maria Ludlam at
492-3424 or e-mail
past.venice.fl@
gmail.com.
Family support
Family Support Group,
6:30-7:30 p.m., fourth
Wednesday of the
month (May 27), South
County Resource Center,
7810 Tamiami Trail. Free.
Contact Wendy
Hernandez at 539-8957
or whernandez@
jfcs-cares.org.
Stroke support
Stroke Support Group,
11:30 a.m., fourth
Wednesday of the
month (May 27),
Englewood Community
Hospital Rehab Center
in the YMCA across
from the hospital, 701
Medical Blvd. RSVP to
475-3558.
Recovery support
Relapse Prevention and
Recovery Support
group, 6 p.m., fourth
Thursday of the month
(May 28), Home Detox
Inc. at 530 South U.S.
41 Bypass, Unit 12B, in
Brickyard Plaza. Led by
Sharon R. Mays-
Tremain. Call 412-3869


or visit homedetoxinc.
com.
Bereavement group
The Bereavement
Support Group meets 3-
4 p.m., the second and
fourth Thursdays of the
month in the Admin-
istrative Conference
Room at Englewood
Community Hospital,
700 Medical Blvd. Call
697-0783.
Medicare help
Associated Medicare
Patients Inc., an inde-
pendent, nonprofit cor-
poration of volunteers,
helps those on Medicare
navigate the cumber-
some health insurance
system. AMP is free and
serves Sarasota,
Englewood and Venice.
Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday and 10 a.m. to
2 p.m. Wednesday.
AMP is on the second
floor of the Pat Buster
Building at the Senior
Friendship Centers,
2350 Scenic Drive,
Venice. AMP is always
looking to train new
counselors. For more
information, call 584-
0051.
Co-Dependents
Anonymous
A women-only Co-


Dependents Anony-
mous group, 10-11 a.m.
Thursday, Unity of
Sarasota, 3023 Procter
Road, Sarasota. New-
comers welcome. Call
306-1825 or visit
www.coda.org.
Naranon group
Thursday Naranon
Family Group, a support
group for families who
have someone with drug
addiction, 7-8 p.m., St.
Mark's Church, 513
Nassau St. S., in Venice
(behind Venice Regional
Medical Center). This
group is for the family,
not the addict. The pro-
gram is based on the 12
steps of AA and Alanon.
Line dancing
classes
Line dancing classes
with Jackie Wheeler,
intermediate class, 7-
8:30 p.m. Monday;
beginner class, 7-8:30
p.m. Wednesday. Fee:
$4 per class. Call 493-
2776.
Wellness
Community
Events are free for can-
cer patients and a care-
giver. Call 921-5539.
* Support groups, 10-
11:30 a.m. Monday at
Jacaranda Trace, 3600


William Penn Way.
* Adaptive yoga classes,
noon-1:30 p.m.
Monday at Jacaranda
Trace, 3600 William
Penn Way.
* Qigong exercise class-
es, 10-11 a.m. Tuesday
at Jacaranda Trace, 3600
William Penn Way.
* Small-group discus-
sion, For Men Only, 2-3
p.m. the first and third
Tuesday of each month
at 3900 Clark Road,
Building P-3, Sarasota.
This is a drop-in, casual
meeting open to male
cancer patients at all
stages of treatment for
prostate cancer.
Zumba dance,
yoga classes
Zumba dance fitness
class, 6:15-7:15 p.m.
Tuesday, and beginners
yoga class, 6:15-7:15
p.m. Wednesday, at the
Venice Community
Center, 326 S. Nokomis
Ave. Contact Mary Lynn
Szerbin at mlszerbin@
aol.com, 685-8445 or
408-8205 to reserve a
spot.
Screenings
Free blood pressure and
blood sugar tests by
Home Health Services of
Venice, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Thursday at Venice


HealthPark, 1201
Jacaranda Blvd. Call
485-7711.
Meditation
Meditation and Eckhart
Tolle's 'A New Earth," 7-
8:30 p.m. Wednesday
at Mellow Run, 1270
Thoreau Circle, Venice.
Call 445-7134 to pre-
register.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture physician
Dr. Lucy Han holds free
seminars, noon-1 p.m.
Wednesday at 389
Commercial Court, Suite
B. RSVP to 486-1555.
Insurance advice
Health Insurance Advice
for Seniors visits the
Senior Friendship
Centers, 9-11 a.m.
Thursday at 2350
Scenic Drive. Call 584-
0075.
Caregiver Time Out
A free weekly caregiver
support group meets
1:15-3 p.m. Friday at St.
Mark's Episcopal
Church, 508 Riviera St.
Led by a professional
facilitator, Caregiver
Time Out offers group
support, community
resources and activities
provided for loved ones
during the session.


Registration required.
Call Pamela at 366-2224.
Couples
Helping Couples
An anonymous 12-step
program for all couples
looking to improve their
relationships, 7:30-9
p.m. Friday at South
Venice Christian Church,
2390 Seaboard Ave.,
Venice. Twelve-step
experience not neces-
sary. Couples work on
such things as commit-
ment, communication,
conflict resolution -
anything that impedes a
healthy and happy rela-
tionship. Free. (A dona-
tion to cover rent is
appreciated but not nec-
essary.) Call 475-8535 or
492-9547 or visit www.
recovering-couples.org
for more information.
Walkabout group
The Saturday Morning
Walkabout group meets
at 8 a.m. Saturday at
Volunteer Park, behind
the Gulf Coast
Community Foundation
of Venice. Each Saturday
a different 2 1/2-mile
route is selected.
Mileage is recorded and
incentive awards are
presented for various

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CONTACT US
AUDREY BLACKWELL
(941) 207-1102
ablackwell@venicegondolier.com


SUN PHOTO BY AUDREY BLACKWELL
Dana Cloer, front left, Elaine Moore, Brandi Canaday, and Devin Bacher, back left, and Matt
McCarthy were honored May 12 for their participation in an art project at Venice High
School's Performance Based Academy. The project required the student artwork paint-
ings, chalk drawings, graphics and writing to align with one of the Ten Keys to Civility
adopted by VHS: Respect Others, Think Positively, Pay Attention, Make a Difference, Speak
Kindly, Say ThankYou, Accept Others, Rediscover Silence, Listen and Keep Your Cool.


Decisions To Win helps


pupils target their best


PHOTOS COURTESY OF MANATEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Manatee Community College Venice's Beverly Beall & R. Kemp Riechmann Foundation
2009 winners and presenters Lisa Thomas, left, student; Dr. Jack Croker, vice president of
academic quality and success; Aracely Gonzalez, student; MCC President Dr. Lars A.
Hafner; Lindsay Chenowith and her daughter; Carmino Spina; and MCC Venice Provost
Darlene Wedler-Johnson.


BY AUDREY BLACKWELL
STAFF WRITER


Decisions To Win, a Big Brothers Big
Sisters program, is helping students at
Venice High School's Performance
Based Academy to reach deep within
and bring out their best.
Recently, DTW mentors partnered
with a group of at-risk students for a
student-created art project.
According to PBA teacher Leslie
Bachtel, three DTW mentors had ob-
served that several students were inter-
ested in art and asked if Bachtel would
act as liaison between the mentors and
students for an art project.
She introduced the idea and collect-
ed the students' artwork, which con-
sisted of paintings, chalk drawings,
graphics and writing.
PBA student Matt McCarthy headed
up the student committee, and he met
with Bachtel and mentors John Semple,
Verna Silk and John Clarke.
The group decided the project
theme could coincide with the whole
Community of Caring adopted by
VHS.
McCarthy suggested the student art-
work be identified with one of the Ten
Keys to Civility: Respect Others, Think
Positively, Pay Attention, Make a Dif-
ference, Speak Kindly, Say Thank You,
Accept Others, Rediscover Silence,
Listen and Keep Your Cool.
Student artists McCarthy, Elaine
Moore, Devin Bacher, Dana Cloer,
Chris Mason and Brandi Canaday par-
ticipated in the project, which also co-
ordinated with the Gulf Coast Com-
munity Foundation of Venice's Because
It Matters campaign.
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their artistic contributions with a pizza
party, certificates of appreciation and
gift certificates from Dairy Queen.
McCarthy and Moore each received an
additional gift certificate from Walmart
for their extra work on the project.
The students talked briefly about
what the academy and the Decisions To
Win mentors mean to them.
Mason was unavailable on May 12.
Moore, a senior, has been at the PBA
since her junior year. She said she has
learned to apply herself and is getting
course credits faster. "The Community
of Caring project helps everybody get
along and pay attention to others," she
said.
McCarthy, a senior, said it was "nice
to be a part of something, and it made
me proud to be a part of the school
community with these students."
Bacher, a senior, said the PBA pro-
gram "helped me turn around and
improve my GPA." He said he hopes
what he's done will inspire others to
stay in school and work at it.
Canaday, a junior, joined PBA at the
beginning of the school year after mov-
ing to Venice. "Everyone here is really
nice. They are an inspiration to others.
The program helps me a lot and there is
always someone to talk with."
Cloer, a sophomore, said she gets
distracted in a large classroom but
loves the PBA. "I've done a full year of
science in under half a year and have
brought up my GPA.
"It's good that we're practicing
Community of Caring. I think redis-
covering silence is important. Every-
one is always watching TV or listening
to the radio or music, and sometimes
it's good to just sit quiet and not hear
anything."


MCC Venice Image Award winners: Jeff Snyder, left, MCC Venice student activities adviser;
Noelle Arena, student; MCC President Dr. Lars A. Hafner; MCC Venice Provost Darlene
Wedler-Johnson; and Steven Harrison.

Manatee Community College

honors students recognized


FROM MANATEE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Members of the Man-
atee Community College
spring 2009 graduating
class and other students
who excelled scholasti-
cally or through service
to their college and com-
munity were recognized
in Honors Convocation
ceremonies May 1 at
MCC Venice and MCC
Bradenton.
Collegewide, award
winners received $69,250
in scholarships or cash
awards.
At MCC Venice, recipi-
ents of Beverly Beall and
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Raita
BY JO MARSHALL
CONTRIBUTOR, RELISH MAGAZINE

Variously described as a salad, a
sauce, a condiment and a dip, the
yogurt-based vegetable dip known as
raita (RI-tah) is a mainstay of Indian
cuisine and the South Asian style of
eating. Typically, a central mound of
bread or rice is surrounded by side
dishes almost always including
raita and condiments to be taken,
blended and enjoyed according to the
preferences of the diner.
Fundamentally, raita is yogurt
mixed with vegetables such as
cucumber, eggplant or spinach, along
with herbs (coriander, dill and mint),
and spices like caraway, mustard seed
and pepper. Fruits can also play a
part; some raita recipes call for
bananas or tomatoes. Whatever the
combo, there's a theme at play -
raita serves as a cool counterpoint to
spicy dishes like curries and biryanis.
And the concept is not unique; raita
bears a striking resemblance to Greek
tzaziki, the ubiquitous condiment on
tables at Greek restaurants in the
United States and a requisite for
gyros.
If recipes for raita seem varied,
perhaps that's to be expected from a
country as diverse as India. As Indian
food authority Madhur Jaffrey points


TOMATO & CUCUMBER RAITA
IN BUTTER LETTUCE CUPS
This refreshing salad is in the style of an Indian raita. It's a per-
fect "grab-and-go" salad that kids of all ages will enjoy making
and eating.


1/2 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
2 small cucumbers, peeled
3/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 to 6 butter lettuce cups


COURTESY PHOTO
Fundamentally, raita is yogurt mixed with
vegetables such as cucumber, eggplant or
spinach, along with herbs (coriander, dill
and mint), and spices like caraway, mus-
tard seed and pepper.

out, India is larger than the whole of
Europe (excluding Russia) and has
grown up with at least five major reli-
gions and 15 major languages (with
1,500 minor languages and dialects).
The 17 states created when India
achieved independence were drawn


1. Wash and dry tomatoes. Cut in half. Cut peeled cucumber
into bite-size pieces.
2. Combine yogurt, mint, lemon juice and salt. Mix well. Pour
yogurt mixture over tomato mixture; toss. Place into washed let-
tuce cups. Serves 4 to 6.

Per serving: 45 calories, 0.5g fat, 4g protein, 9g carbohydrates,
2g fiber, 270mg sodium.


on existing cultural lines, arguably
making the states of India as diverse
as the countries of Europe.
One source contends that cucum-
ber would never be included in
authentic versions of raita: Ayurvedic
medicinal tradition holds that when


becomes harmful to the body.
Personally, I'm willing to take the
chance.

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total miles walked. Bring your pets, too. New walk-
ers welcome.
Goodwill Good Neighbor Friendship
Fitness Walking Group
6:30 p.m. Wednesday and Fridays at Goodwill
Good Neighbor Center Rialto, 652 South Tamiami
Trail on the island. Friendly faces meet to share
friendship and support as we walk. Water is provid-
ed. A morning group is also available. Call Eva at
408-7442.


SUN FILE PHOTO


Bicycling
Join bicyclists from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday at
Volunteer Park, behind the Gulf Coast Community
Foundation of Venice, for a leisurely 10-mile ride on
the Venetian Waterway Park. All levels of experience
welcome. Call 468-8124.
Nar-Anon
A support group for those who have loved ones
affected by drug addiction meets at 7 p.m.
Thursday in the lounge at St. Mark's Episcopal
Church, 508 Riviera St. Call Ray at 497-6879.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday
and Thursdays in the Suncoast Auditorium of
Englewood Community Hospital, 700 Medical Blvd.
Call 426-7655.
AI-Anon
Al-Anon and Alateen family meetings take place
several times a week at area locations. Call 426-7655
or visit southfloridaal-anon.org.


* Monday Morning Miracles AFG, Epiphany
Cathedral, Soy Building, 317 Tarpon St., 11 a.m.
Monday
* St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 508 Riviera St., 7 p.m.
Monday
* Let Go & Let God AFG, Venice Presbyterian
Church, 111 E. Firenze St., 7:30 p.m. Tuesday
* Freedom AFG, Church of the Nazarene, 1535 E.
Venice Ave. (children welcome), 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday
* Wednesday Step Study, Grace United Methodist
Church, 400 E. Field St., 7 p.m. Wednesday
* Steps & Growth, The Church of Christ, 4301 State
Road 776, 10 a.m. Thursday
* Peace Pipe, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 790
South Tamiami Trail, Room 101, 7 p.m. Thursday
* On the island, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 790
South Tamiami Trail, 8 p.m. Thursday
* Step in the Right Direction, St. Mark's Episcopal
Church, 508 Riviera St. (behind church), 7 p.m.
Friday; call Harold, 493-7891, or Catherine, 493-
5371
* Saturday Night Live, Emmanuel Lutheran Church,
790 South Tamiami Trail, 7 p.m. Saturday
* Keep it Simple Sunday, Emmanuel Lutheran
Church, 790 South Tamiami Trail, 7 p.m. Sunday
Yoga classes (McErlain teaches)
Time: 8:30-10 a.m. Monday
and Fridays
Where: Woodmere Park and
Recreation Center, 3951
Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice
Notes: beginning and interme-
diate yoga
Cost: $45 for six-week session;
pro-rated for latecomers; $10
for walk-ins
Call: 492-9353
Yoga for Every
Body
Times: 9-10
a.m.
Wednesday and SUN FILE PHOTO
Friday; 6-7 p.m.
Thursday
Where: Venice Fitness Center, 2203 South Tamiami
Trail, Venice
Notes: Bring a mat.
Cost: $10
Call: 473-0135


Yoga with Elin
Times: 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday; 8 a.m.,
9 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. Tuesday; 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and
7:15 p.m. Wednesday; 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. Thursday
and Fridays; and 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Saturday
Where: Venice Beach, near the pavilion
Notes: Free yoga on Venice Beach with Elin Larsen
Call: 408-9642
Yoga for everyone
Time: 6:15 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Venice Community Center, 326 S. Nokomis
Ave.
Cost: $8, discounts available
Call: 408-8205
Peer Counseling
Time: Appointments available Monday-Friday
Where: Women's Resource Center, 701 Center Road,
Venice
Notes: Trained volunteers offer support, encourage-
ment and referrals.
Cost: Donations accepted
Call: 485-9724
Link: www.thewomensresourcecenter.org
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include Basic Course for Caregivers, Maintain Your
Brain and information about local caregiver support
groups. They will also come to your community
with the Memory Mobile and a speaker's bureau for
presentations. Call 365-8883 for details and loca-
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Epiphany Cathedral School wins second in Web contest


Students from
around the world
work together.


FROM EPIPHANY
CATHEDRAL SCHOOL

The Give Something
Back International Foun-
dation announced in
May that the second
place winner in the pri-
mary school category of
a Global Virtual Class-
room contest is the Walk
on the Wild Side Web site
presented by Epiphany
Cathedral School in Ven-
ice, in collaboration with
Reservoir Middle School
in Newport News, Va.,
and Gymnasia 57 in Kur-
ganskaya Oblast, Russia.
GVC is a free online
collaborative learning
project that fosters cre-
ativity, cross-cultural un-
derstanding, and helping
others. It teaches IT and
Web site design skills
among students working
together from around
the world.
Sponsored by GSBI,
the GVC program provid-
ed an opportunity for
primary and secondary



Pine View

student

picked for

Perlman

Music

Program

FROM GULF COAST
COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION

Thanks to a generous
gift from The Perlman
Music Program-Sarasota
and the Gulf Coast
Community Foundation
of Venice, Theodoretus
Breen, a talented young
string bass player from
Sarasota and Pine View
11th-grader, will attend
the prestigious Perlman
Music Program six-week
residency program in
Shelter Island, N.Y., this
summer.
Breen began playing
the double bass in the
fifth grade, when his ele-
mentary school in
Maryland offered him
the opportunity to play in
the school's orchestra. He
moved to Sarasota in the
seventh grade and began
studying privately with
David Cobb, professional
bassist and former pro-
fessor of music at SUNY-
Albany, Rhode Island
College and University of
Rhode Island.
Breen is active in the
local music community
and has played with the
Venice Symphony, Sara-
sota Orchestra's Youth
Philharmonic and the
Florida All-State Comp-
etition Orchestra. He has
been a soloist with the
Anna Maria Island Com-
munity Chorus and Or-
chestra and the Sarasota
Orchestra.
This spring, he was
accepted into Itzhak
Perlman's prestigious
summer residency pro-
gram, which is a great
honor, given to only 35
exceptionally talented
young string musicians
worldwide.
Breen's ability to
attend and benefit from
this intensive program is
greatly aided not only by
this gift from The Perl-
man Music Program-
Sarasota and the Gulf


Coast Community Foun-
dation of Venice, but also
with support from others
including PMP board
member John Cava-
naugh and Ellen Cava-
naugh of Super-Sensitive
Musical String Company.


school students from dif-
ferent countries to work
with and learn from stu-
dents in other countries,
as they collaboratively
designed a Web site on a
topic of their choosing.
Teams were comprised
of either three primary or
three secondary schools
from different countries.
A panel of international
judges evaluated the fin-
al work and determined
the winners.
With subjects that
ranged from wildlife ed-
ucation and conserva-
tion to cultural compar-
isons of their respective
countries, and from
clean water, pollution,
and climate change to
music around the world,
sites from participating
teams show the kind of
creativity that can come
from putting about 2,100
students from 23 differ-
ent countries together in
a collaborative endeavor.
Their efforts were
judged for content, pre-
sentation, collaboration
and a helping focus. The
helping focus encour-
ages students to demon-
strate achievement of a
helpful objective such as


personal, social and/or
environmental responsi-
bility or support for a
worthy cause.
This year's grand prize
winner for the primary
school category was The
School of Kindness, de-
signed by students from
Ein Ganim School in
Petach Tikva, Israel; Har-
rison Elementary School
in Warsaw, Ind.; and
Abraham Lincoln Ele-
mentary School in Oak
Park, Ill. Their Web site
promotes kindness and
shows ways to help peo-
ple all over the world
through stories, fables
and images.
Hedy Rosenthal, the
principal at Ein Ganim,
Israel, said "watching
students build a Web site
about kindness is every-
thing education should
be. It is not only learning
English but acquiring
technology skills for to-
morrow's world and rein-
forcing educational val-
ues which cannot be
taught with any text-
book."
In third place of the
primary schools was Our
Global Rainbow: Looking
Beyond the Colors, from


Topa Topa Elementary
School, Ojai, Calif.; La-
hore American School,
Canal Bank, Lahore, Pak-
istan; and St. Therese
School in Kansas City, Mo.
The secondary school
category's grand prize
winner was the World of
Water, created by CS
Ramachary Memorial
Matriculation Higher
Secondary School in
Madurai, Tamilnadu, In-
dia; Athens District High
School in Athens, On-
tario, Canada; and Percy
Julian Middle School in
Oak Park, Ill. This team
created a very education-
al and interactive site
complete with com-
pelling original artwork
on the current issues
related to water usage
and pollution.
The second place win-
ner for the secondary
school category was the
Friendship Bridges Gal-
lery, created by Warran-
dyte High School of War-
randyte, Victoria, Aus-
tralia; Wako Kokusai High
School in Saitama, Japan;
and Municipal Educa-
tional Establishment Sec-
ondary School 11 of Kras-
noyarsk, Russia.


Third place for the
secondary schools went
to Philippine Science
High School of Quezon
City, Philippines, and
Littleton High School
from Littleton, Colo., for
their Web site about sus-
tainable development.
Certificates of partici-
pation were awarded to
all students. Plaques and
cash awards went to the
schools of the winning
teams. The grand prize
award was $3,000 for the
winning primary school
team and for the sec-
ondary school team. The
second place award was
$1,500 for each winning
team and the third place
award was $750 to each
team.
JoAnn Patrick-Ezzell,
the chair and one of the
co-founders of the foun-
dation, said she appreci-
ated AT&T's support.
"Their commitment to
supporting education
projects around the
world is inspiring."
To view the winning
Web sites, visit www.
VirtualClassroom.org.
Online applications for
the 2009-10 program are
available on the site.


Audubon Society volunteers honored


FROM VENICE AREA
AUDUBON SOCIETY

The Venice Area Au-
dubon Society recog-
nized the contributions
of several local volun-
teers at a dinner April 17.
Deb Johnson has been
an ardent supporter of
education on the envi-
ronment and nature for
youth in the community.
She has devoted count-
less hours in the plan-
ning and preparation of
classes and field trips for
elementary school stu-
dents. She has been
doing this task for more
than 10 years.
This past year, John-
son has served on the
board of directors as edu-
cation director. She is
leaving that position.
Johnson organized the
yearly recognition dinner
for the volunteers that
have given their time to
help with the many pro-
jects that include hun-
dreds of elementary
schoolchildren. About 30
volunteers were at the
event.
Lorry Stover is another
longtime volunteer. She
described herself as a
behind-the-scenes per-
son. Stover is chair of
Audubon Adventures,
which is designed for
fourth- and fifth-graders.
National Audubon
creates a nature program
each year.


Audubon chapters
purchase the programs
and give them to classes.
Last year, Stover gave out
60 programs to schools
in the area. Each pro-
gram costs $45.
The Education Com-
mittee volunteers did
fundraising for the pro-
ject. This year the pro-
gram is Action for Planet
Earth, Water, Energy,
Habitats and Pennies for
the Planets.
Stover explained that
the earlier you get chil-
dren involved in nature
and conservation, the
better it is for the future.
Alena Capek, a devot-
ed teacher hired by Au-
dubon, has taught 59
classes this past year to
second-graders. First,
she describes features of
birds, such as feathers,
then she shows the kids a
PowerPoint program.
She instructs them how
to use binoculars and
takes them on field trips
to see the local birds.
Capek said one of the
second-graders asked
her if it was a science
class and she said it
could be designated as
such. The child replied
that it was the best sci-
ence class he ever had.
Cindy Skaggs orga-
nized 10 Girl Scout
troops and planned an
entire day's learning
activities with Johnson.
The girls worked on sev-


HONORS from Page 8B
in the following categor- Merit Award winners for
ies were Danielle Ritchie, art were Rhianna Don-
drawing and painting; nelly, Loretta Ehlers and
Christopher Blond, pho- Timothy Poisson.
tography, graphic design MCC Venice student
and two-dimensional de- Vanessa Tores won a Pat
sign; and Evan LaMar, Kuebler Scholarship
pottery and sculpture. Award.


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Exchange

student hosts

sought

FROM AYUSA GLOBAL
YOUTH EXCHANGE

AYUSA, a global youth
exchange company in
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Meals on Wheels
needs volunteers

Volunteers are needed
one to one-and-a-half
hours per week as substi-
tute or full-time drivers
to deliver meals to area
residents.
Volunteers are also
needed for office work
one to three hours per
week.
No experience is re-
quired for these posi-
tions.
A little bit of your time
can make a big difference
in someone's life. Call
Donna Cubit, at 496-8065.


PHOTO COURTESY OF ABBIE BANKS
Deb Johnson, outgoing education director of the Venice
Area Audubon Society, was honored recently for her con-
tributions. She has prepared classes and field trips for ele-
mentary students for more than 10 years.


eral merit badges. Skaggs
commented how won-
derful it was to partner
with Audubon.
Steve Freedman creat-
ed several outstanding
PowerPoint programs for
classes at the VAAS cen-
ter. Introduction to Bird
Watching has been a


well-attended and popu-
lar class for the past two
years.
Freedman has also
created an Intermediate
Bird Watching Power-
Point program.
For information on
any of these topics, call
VAAS at 496-8984.


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COURTESY PHOTO


90TH BIRTHDAY


Frazier/Brooks


Ruth Earle Cole Fraz-
ier and Reita Earle
Brooks were born May 8,
1919, in Essex Junction,
Vt., to parents Cady and
Anna Earle. Ruth is 15
minutes older. The twins
grew up in St. Albans, Vt.
They have resided in
Venice for many years.
Brooks' daughter,
Bonnie, and Frazier's son
Cady hosted a luncheon
in the Garden Cafe at the
Venice Art Center on May
8.
Frazier is a retired
nurse who was educated
at Boston General Hos-
pital. She married Mal-
colm Cole in 1940, and
he passed away at a


young age. She later mar-
ried Roger Frazier, of
Englewood, Fla., now
deceased. She has three
sons: Cady Cole, of Ven-
ice, and Malcolm Jr. and
Tom Cole, of New York.
She has four grandchil-
dren and three great-
grandchildren.
Brooks graduated
from BFA, St. Albans. She
married Allen Brooks in
1939 and led a very busy
life on a large farm. They
were married for 59 years
before he died.
Brooks has three chil-
dren: Robert, Bonnie and
Spencer; seven grand-
children and five great-
grandchildren.


ACADEMIC HONORS

Daniel Saavedra, of Pennell, of Nokomis,
Venice, a junior in Amer- achieved dean's list status
ican University's School at The Citadel, The Mil-
of Public Affairs, was itary College of South
named to the fall 2008 Carolina, for the spring
Dean's List. semester of the 2008-09
Cadet Caleb Luke academic year.



Pine View student

earns Arts for

Life! scholarship


FROM THE
FOUNDATION FOR
EXCELLENCE IN
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Tess Olson, a senior at
Pine View School, receiv-
ed a 2009 Arts for Life!
scholarship in the visual
arts category.
Former Florida first
lady Columba Bush and
the Foundation for Ex-
cellence in Education an-
nounced the 2009 Arts
for Life! Scholarship Pro-
gram award winners on
May 14.
To celebrate 10 years
of Arts for Life! in Florida,
10 additional scholar-
ships were awarded to
promising young artists,
bringing the total recipi-
ents to 35 in 2009. Ad-
ditionally, a new creative
writing category was
added.
The Arts for Life! pro-
gram annually recog-
nizes graduating high
school seniors from
across Florida for out-
standing achievement in
the arts.
Each recipient receiv-
es a $1,000 cash scholar-
ship toward their pursuit
of the arts in higher edu-
cation.
Bush is a passionate
advocate for the arts and
arts education. In 1999,
she established the Arts
for Life! Scholarship Pro-
gram to recognize the
creativity and artistic tal-
ents of high school stu-
dents throughout Flor-
ida.
In the last 10 years,
Arts for Life! has received
thousands of applica-
tions from public, private
and charter school stu-
dents from across the
state and recognized 252
talented artists in 29
counties throughout Flor-
ida. As of this year,


$252,000 in cash scholar-
ships has been awarded
to six creative writers, 26
dancers, 30 actors and
actresses, 66 musicians
and 124 visual artists.
This year's winning
students and their fami-
lies, teachers and school
administrators will be
recognized at an Arts for
Life! luncheon hosted by
Jeb and Columba Bush
on June 26 at the Tampa
Bay Performing Arts Cen-
ter.
For more information,
visit www.ExcelinEd.org.


PHOTO COURTESY OF JEANA NOTTINGHAM
50TH ANNIVERSARY

Nottingham


Paul and Ann Notting-
ham, of Nokomis, Fla.,
celebrated their 50th
Wedding anniversary on
May 2, 2009.
They have lived in the
Venice area since 1973,
having moved here from
Indiana.
They own Nottingham
TV in Nokomis.
They have been in
business for more than
25 years in Florida and
many years prior in In-
diana.
The couple enjoys


MILITARY NEWS

Air Force Airman Nic-
holas A. Schaffer gradu-
ated from basic military
training at Lackland Air
Force Base, San Antonio,
Texas.
The air-
man com-
pleted an
intensive,
eig h t -
week pro-
gram that g
included
training in
military
discipline Schaffer
and stud-
ies, Air Force core values,
physical fitness, and
basic warfare principles
and skills.
Airmen who com-
plete basic training
earn four credits toward
an associate in applied
science degree through
the Community College
of the Air Force.
Schaffer is the son
of Brian Schaffer of
Main Street, Sarasota,
Fla., and grandson of


NASCAR, motorcycle rid-
ing, being with their chil-
dren, 10 grandchildren,
and six great-grandchil-
dren, and many friends
and family.
The Nottinghams cel-
ebrated with a block
party on their street with
at least 100 people at-
tending. The party was
put together by their chil-
dren: Wayne (Jeana) Not-
tingham, DeAnna (Billy
McClintock) Earnest and
Vikki (Tim) Piccard, and
neighbors and friends.


Jack Schaffer, of
Venice, Fla.
Air Force Airman Alex
J. Rose graduated from
basic military training at
Lackland Air Force Base,
San An-
tonio, Tex-
as.
The air-
man com-

intensive,
eig h t -
week pro-
gram that
included Rose
training in
military discipline and
studies, Air Force core val-
ues, physical fitness, and
basic warfare principles
and skills.
Airmen who com-
plete basic training
earn four credits toward
an associate's in applied
science degree through
the Community College
of the Air Force.
Rose graduated in
2003 from Venice High
School.


PHOTO COURTESY OF LESLIE STEPHENSON
90TH BIRTHDAY

Stephenson


Les Stephenson, of
Venice, celebrated his
90th birthday on May 10,
2009, with family and
friends. Stephenson
worked as a restaurant
owner in Kansas City,
Mo., for 62 years. He is
married to Mable and
they have five children,


Lisa Stephenson, of
North Port; Leslie Ste-
phenson, of Venice; Sam
Aylett, of Kansas City,
Mo.; John Dean Petree, of
Sedalia, Mo.; and Rick
Stephenson, of Inde-
pendence, Mo.; seven
grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.


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A student of Children
First in North Port,
Kayvon Santana, 4,
gives a flower to arriv-
ing guest Debbie
Dannheisser. Kayvon
was the official greeter
at the Children First
Soiree by the Sea
fundraiser.
Dannheisser donated
one of her paintings
valued at $1,600 for the
auction.


Venice Elementary art teacher Barbara
Sirpilla is proud of her second-grade
student Claire Ellis, 8, and her collage of


Samantha Lippincott, 5, a Laurel
Nokomis kindergarten student,
seems to be on her way to a career
in either art or ophthalmology, based
on her drawing of an eyeball.


shapes.




Art students and teachers lauded


Cliff Roles works the room as emcee at
the Children First event.


Local art teachers and
their students were celebrat-
ed at the South County
Spring Art Show at the Venice
Art Center April 29 and 30,
sponsored by Elizabeth M.
Campbell and Edmund B.
Campbell.
At the elementary student
reception, art show coordi-
nator Monica Brown told
the students, "You're the No.
1 winners." Arts Supervisor


Cindy Balistreri praised the
teachers for using art to give
the students a strong back-
ground in other subject
areas. John Zoretich, execu-
tive director of elementary
schools, passed on congrat-
ulations from School
Superintendent Lori White,
who was unable to attend.
School Board Member
Carolyn Zucker praised
Balistreri's 38 years in educa-
tion, adding, "Cindy's the
leader of the band." The
quality and variety of artwork
and the enthusiasm of the
children were a joy to behold.
Soiree for children
It's all about the kids, but
the adults had a great time at
the 10th Annual Children
First Celebration Dinner May
1 at Sharky's.
This popular fundraiser,
presided over by emcee and
auctioneer Cliff Roles, fea-
tured dinner, auctions,


Children First board of directors Chair
Jim Rolfes and his wife, Jackie, who
served on the dinner committee, can
finally relax at the Soiree by the Sea.


music, dancing and a knock-
out sunset. Angie Stringer,
director of marketing and
special events, said she was
thrilled with the attendance
and it was a great success.
This nonprofit organiza-
tion serves more than 500
Sarasota County children
under the age of 5 who are at
risk due to poverty.
Jackie Rolfes, whose hus-
band, Jim, is Children First's
board chair, said, "Volunteers
are the major and integral
part of this great event."
Children First, the Head-
Start and Early HeadStart
agency for Sarasota County,
is recognized by the National
HeadStart Association and
is one of 22 in the nation to
receive the Program of Excel-
lence designation.
Chocolate takes over
Venice Theatre
Kids of all ages had a
romping good time when











y Hietbrink, left, of Longboat Key
s with Children First Executive
actor Phil Tavill.


Roald Dahl's "Willy Wonka
and the Chocolate Factory"
opened at the Venice The-
atre's MainStage May 5.
Scott Vitale as Wonka led
a merry cast of youngsters,
in delightful costumes by
Nicholas Hartman, through
his chocolate factory, an
innovative set designed by
Donna Buckalter.
Thomas Junker did an
admirable job as the main
character, Charlie Bucket,
and Charlie Kollar in a fat
suit kept the audience laugh-
ing with his portrayal of
Augustus Gloop.
Congratulations to all the
budding young actors who
may be starting on a path to
stardom.
The show ends Sunday, so
call the box office today at
488-1115.


Scott Vitale, left, and Thomas
Junker relax after their starring
roles as Willy Wonka and
Charlie Bucket on opening
night in Venice Theatre's "Willy
Wonka."


Several members of the "Willy
Wonka" cast ham it up in the
lobby after their opening night
performance: Jeffrey Fejes,
left, Scott Vitale, Charlie
Kollar, Thomas Junker, Owen
Fejes and Timmy Polk.


Frank and
Trichia
Peacock visit
with Paul and
Lynn Moseley
at the Soiree
by the Sea.


Bob Ripley, left, with Habitat for Humanity, his wife, Laurin, and Julie and Brock Leach, a
Children First board member and also with Habitat, attend the Soiree by the Sea.


Local artist Roger Skelton checks out the slim physique on his self-portrait at the
opening of his exhibit at the Venice Theatre Mitzi Voelker Gallery. He took painting
classes in the early '70s, and has overcome disabilities caused by an accident to
realize his desire to become "a starving artist." He said, "I'm never finished with
anything, but once I sign it, it's done."The exhibit runs through Sunday.









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$699/mo
Owner financing. Move Right
In. 3/2 big FL rm, Gar, scr.
lanai, $105K. 941-716-0040

1025 PORT CHARLOTTE
FOR SALE

3/2 BEACH COMPLEX. For-
mer model home. SUPER
DEAL! $181k 850-385-7885
DEEP CREEK AREA 4/2/2 Coun-
try Setting in Town. Nr. Park & Boat
Ramp. $147K. Nice 941-875-3365
PC $$99,000! Incredible
price! Bank Foreclosure!
DIRECT Gulf Access Home!
View this home at
www.viewhomestoday.net call
1-888-809-1500. RE/MAX
PALM REALTY! Call to get
"free foreclosure list"
To Advertise in the
Showcase of Homes
Please call Jill
941-429-3116
or Email;
jilld@sunnewspapers.net
UNFINISHED HOME!!
Concrete Shell Only, Sec. 15.
23156 Lark Ave. $74,900.
obo 941-628-2883

1026 PUNTA GORDA
FOR SALE

PG $$111,000! Bank Owned
Condo! Punta Gorda Isles!
Access to Saltwater Dock's
View this at www.viewhome-
stoday.net call 1-888-809-
1500 call to get free foreclo-
sure list!

1027 SOUTH VENICE
FOR SALE

2002 HOME at the BEACH.
2/2/2. Upgrades. Don't miss this
one! $169,900. (941)-223-2625


1040 CONDOSNILLAS
FOR SALE

Birdbayrealty.com
Bird Bay Village
Golf, Tennis, Pools,
2/2 Large Deluxe $135,000
2/2 Poolside Split Plan $146,900
3/2Conv. Furn. Lakeside $149,900
2/2 On Golf Course $158,000
3/2 Conv. Lakeside $165,000
3/3 Furn.Twnhse Condo $249,000
2/2 Split Bayhouse Condo $169,000
2/2 Cnr Cathedral Ceilings $138,000
2/2 Golf Course Brkfst Rm $150,000
2/2 Bargain Near Shops $104,000
2/2 On Saltawater Lagoon $155,000

Call For Full Inventory
730 US-41 By-Pass N., Venice,
FL 34285
(941)485-4804 or
1-800-464-8497


DC VILLA MANOR, 2/2, REDUCED
$68,900. Debbie Sestilio
Punta Gorda Realty 941-639-2788

To Advertise in
The Showcase
of Homes
Please Call Jill
941-429-3116
or Email;
jilld@sunnewspapers.net

1090 MOBILE HOMES
FOR SALE

1994 CHARIOT exc. cond.,
W/D, central A/C, Hdwd fl., $23K
w pool & tennis ct.941-284-2596

Place a photo in your
ad for only $10.00.
Dora from Port Charlotte
did and she sold her car
on the 1st phone call
from her ad!!!
Call the Sun Newspapers
Classified Dept.
@ 866-463-1638 for info

CALOOSA LAKE Village 3
bedroom/3 bath home with
canal view. Split bedroom
plan. Large master bedroom
with large walk-in closet has a
bath located on either side of
the closet, one for her and
one for him. Additional bed-
room also features a walk-in
closet. Spacious kitchen with
island & breakfast area.
$159,000 Keller Williams
Realty Lake Wales 863-221-
0932.

NEW 2/BR/2BA, all electric, appli-
ance filled Manufactured Home
with walk out screen room,
attached carport $ shed. 18
months Free Lot rent. $59,900
Sunshine Village in rural Central
Florida. Call 352-793-8626

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 2BR/2BA FURNISHED
ASKING $5000
12X60 2BR/1.5BA SEMI-FUR-
NISHED ASKING $15.000
55+ Comm. NO PETS. Others to
choose. www.veniceranch.com
Dick or Steve
941488-5672

1095 MANUFACTURED
HOMES FOR SALE

PG 2005 WIND ZONE 3, Dbl Wide
(4) homes. Must be moved! Start-
ing at $39K Dale (801)299-9090

1120 WANTEDTO BUY

SHORT SALES &
FORECLOSURES
Gulfcoast Realty Int'l
(941)-766-7091

1205 LEASE OPTION

DEEP CREEK 3/3 courtyard,
sep. M.I.L. or office, extra lot,
$800, by owner LEASE OPT.
OR RENT 941-661-4608


1030 WATERFRONT HOMES 1210 HOMES FOR RENT


GARDENS of GULF COVE,
CUTE 2/1/1 Fish from your back-
yard, $89K OBO 941-697-3184
PG EMERALD POINTE Luxurious
Furn. Condo's, Gated By Owner
1-3BRs, Boat Dock, Pools, Tennis.
Financing Avail 941-626-3350.






PGI CUSTOM HOME 4/2.5/2.+
Wide view, aprx. 2600 sqft. huge
lanai w/pool, exercise rm, dog run,
quick access w/80001bs lift, walk to
Fisherman's Village. $499,900.
offered by owner 941-575-5151

1040 CONDOSNILLAS
FOR SALE

Place a photo in your
ad for only $10.00.
Dora from Port Charlotte
did and she sold her car
on the 1st phone call
from her ad!!!
Call the Sun Newspapers
Classified Dept.
@ 866-463-1638 for info


1 *NP Homes Affordable I
3BR & 4BR Newer,
Spacious, 941-223-6067
owner broker




-
Condo's start @ $495
House's start @ $475
941-629-1121A
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52 UNFURNISHED HOMES
ALMAR-RENTALS.COM
SHORT TERM FURNISHED
ALSO AVAIL
'WE NEED MORE LISTINGS'

ENGEWOOD AREA. Annual
& Vacation Rentals
THE PINEAPPLE GIRLS
941-473-0333
Pineapple Gulf Prop. Mgmt. Inc.
www.RentEnglewood.com


1210 HOMES FOR RENT



InsnsOktRlEsae

ANNUAL RENTALS
Englewood
2/2 Essence,Dbl wide $650
3/1 New York Ave, Pool,
Duplex $700
Commercial Condo,
Edgewater Ctr $800
Venice
NEED LISTINGS
N. PORT
3/2 Sister $850
Rotonda
2/1 Boundary $500
2/2 Boundary Condo $550
Pt. Charlotte
2/1.5 Abscott,Canal $650
2/1 Conway Blvd (W) $625
All new interior.
2/2 Condo Maria Mannor $600
3/2 Beacon, Pool/Lake $1100
Short Term or Seasonal
2/2 Polynesian Village from $700
2/2 Harbor Cove from $1000
2/1 Green St from $700
2/1 LB Breezes from $1200
1/1 Riverhouse from $1200
1/1 Harbor Village from $900
2/2 Lazy River from$775
3/2 N.Port,Pool from $1500
Diana Legg, Mgr.
Your Rental Experts
941-681-1189
941-475-7011
website: www.icre.us

ARC/NOCATEE 3BR/1BA.
Secluded Walk to Peace River.
$550/MO (239)-334-2039
ARCADIA BEST RENTAL DEAL
1Br $400 2Br $500 good cond.
stove, fridge, AC, washer & dryer,
cable & water NO PETS 863-990-
5685
Arcadia, 3Br/2Ba, 1CG
$750/mo +$750 Dep.
859-339-2325


AWARD WINNING
SUNBELT MGT.
SERVICES
RENTALS*
*3/2/1 Silverbell Dr.,
P.C. $700 Mo
3/2/2 Spacious, Lanai
Waterside St., P.C.
$900 Mo
COMPLETE LISTINGS
(941) 764-7777
sunbeltmatservices corn

BRAND NEW 2 bed. 2 bath.
lcg duplexs Near Beaches &
Boca $695 mo.
941-350-1288
CAPE HAZE 3929 CAPE HAZE
DR UNIT 103 Near Boca Grande. 3
story townhouse 3200sf. 3/2.5/2
$1195/mo 786-255-2805
Charlotte Harbor 1bed/Iba.
Eat in Kitchen. 4500 Shady Ln.
$475 941-815-1273
DC 3/2/2, 2006 home, scrnd
lanai, W/D hook-up, big yard,
$925 + sec+util. 941-766-8437
DEEP CREEK 3/2/2 w/fam. rm.
2442 O'Dessa Ln $800 mo 626-
RENT Paradise Properties &
Rentals
DEEP CREEK 3/2/2, pool,
fenced, appl. Great Schls. Redec-
orated. $1200mo 941-625-7217
DEEP CREEK LG 4/2/2 Great
condition. Great lake view.
$1200/mo (941)-628-2576
E. ENGL 2BR/2BA/1C New tile
thruout. Freshly painted. $700/mo
9414685404 or 9414680835
E. ENGLEWOOD 3/2/2 (2 car
garage converted to large room
under air. Could be used for moth-
er-in-law quarters or extra bed-
room or recreation room.) Nice
size bedrooms. Master bathroom
has two person jacuzzi tub. Built
in 1991, 15'X 24' pool with large
screened in lanai and fenced
yard. Possible pet allowed.
Available 6/1/09.
941475-7294
EL JOBEAN 2BR/2BA Mobile
home on canal Pet ok,
BRING YOUR BOAT. $625/mo
941-350-1288


ENGL 2/2, Brite & Clean incl
water & lawncare, priv bkyd
sunsets, No smoking No pets
$700/mo 941-855-1128
ENGLE Beautiful 3/2/2 Exec 2
story pool home, on canal w/
dock, lift & no bridges $1500.
(941)-350-1288
ENGLEWOOD 1/1/CP
COTTAGE 400SFT LARGE
FENCE YARD, W/D, NS
$500. MO.(941)-223-8346

Englewood Custom Duplex
1440 Sq. Ft. $750.00
11417 Poplin Ave Lawn Ser-
vice Inc.
WWW.pelicanpm.com
LiUc Broker (941) 232-8223

ENGLEWOOD GULFSTREAM
3br/2ba/2.5ga. Very Lg, newer
home, no china rock or slab
leaks.$1200/mo 845-674-1587
ENGLEWOOD ISLS. 3/2/2,
POOL LRG LANAI, GREAT LOCA-
TION $990. (802)-645-0156
Englewood, 2/2/2 1498
Maryknoll, $800 mo. Rotunda
Newer, 3/2/2 169 Antis
$1000 mo. Rotunda 3/2/2
67 Marker, $850 mo.
(941)-662-0467 Tarpon R.E.
ENGLEWOOD: 2/2/1 Like new
Spacious, Private, Fans, New carpet
/tile, FL rm. $850. 941475-2533
ENGLEWOOD: HOME in Oyster
Creek CC, all amenities,
3BR/2BA, (239)-269-8173


1210 HOMES FOR RENT





For a Complete List Go To
eraportcharlotte.com
$595 ............................3/1.5 House-PC
$675................ 2/2/CP gated condo -DC
$750.........3/2/1 Water & Lawn inc. PC
$850...................... 3/2/2 lawn nc PC
$850...........................3 /2/2 NP homes
$1300...................4/3/2 Pool Home- PC


AFFORDABLE
HOUSING!!!
1 MONTH FREE RENT
4br/2ba/2cg
North Port Single
Family Homes Starting at $800.
Now Open Mon Fri 9-5
Sat. By apt. only
(941) 613-1469











**** A***
GULF COVE 3/2 tile floor, heat-
ed pool, waterview, N/S, $1,100
+ sec. (941)-922-1660



HOMES IN GATED
COMMUNITY
15 Homes!
Furnished/Unfurnished
Annual or Seasonal
(941)-629-3337 or
(313)-600-5238
www.mbgvacationproperties.com
N. Port Adorable doll house
3/2/2 Scrnd lanai, Grt Area.
$850 941-426-1849,321-7140
N.P. 2/2/1, Newly Refurbished,
Lg. Yard, Appl. 1 BIk From Boat
Ramp! $725. mo 941-628-3569
NEED A RENTAL -
Paradise Properties
& Rentals, Inc.
941-625-RENT
Nokomis 2br/lba NICE
Remodel, Large fenced
yard,sm dog $800/mo
813-541-8264
NOKOMIS BEACH area, 2/2/1,
520 Acacia Ln, furn. $850/mo.
Annual, N/S, N/P. (941)492-7831






NOKOMIS FOR LEASE 3/2/2 in
Sorrento East ,Eat in Kitchen Office,
Den, lanai & Pool 941468-5875
NOKOMIS, 2/1, newly remodeled tile
floors W/D hookup, $750 mo. 1st,
Lst +Sec good wter 941-416-1861
NORTH PORT 1451 Glenview
Rd. Newer 3BR/2BA+Den, near
1-75 & Schools. Many upgrades.
$975/mo+dep. 941-587-5861
NORTH PORT 2/1.25/1
Nice & Very Clean $650. lst+Sec
1 yrs lease, NoPet 9414938203
North Port Rentals
Almost New 3/2/2 $895.00
5224 Hackley Rd -
In the Estates
2625 Pascal Ave. $950.00
3/4 BR -2 BA- 2CG LG Lanai
3/2/2 3432 Cincinnati Ave.
Excellent Cond $825.00
WWW.pelicanpm.com
Lic Broker (941) 232-8223

NORTH PORT, 2/2, 6581 Elm-
wood. $635 mo 1st & $650 sec.
required. Call 941-628-9810
NP 3/2/2 + Den 1700sf under
air. New carpet, tile, paint. $950
+ last & sec. (941)-276-2222
P.G./P.C 2-3 BDRMS $800-1900
pool/lift & pool/3-stable barn, etc
Rent-A-Home Services 941-661-1770
PC 2/2 or 3/2, tile, lanai, appl.
w/d $675-$995 mo. 1st + sec.
Ann. Sm. pet ok (941)-626-1514






PC FOR LEASE 2/2/2cg family rm,
eat in kitchen, on seawalled salt water
canal. Close to Mall 941468-5875
PC -2294 ALTON RD, 3/2/CP
new everything. Rent, Rent to
own, Owner fin. 317-919-1566
or 941-629-5486
PC 2 BEDROOM BEAUTY
living rm & fam. rm., 1 car gar.
$725 mo. (941)-228-7781,
PC 2/1 COTTAGE Corner Lot,
All tiled, Big Walk-in Closet, Inside
Laundry room. $650
941-391-1985
PC 2/1/CP CHA, lanai, inside
laundry room, tile, $650 + sec.
941-204-2333
PC 2/1/1, Cambridge, Saltwa-
terfront........... $700
PC 2/2 Breezeswept, ready to
move in, incl lawn care.. $700
GC 3/2/2 Albrecht........ $850
PG 3/1 Orangeade mobile
home............. $400
We need homes & condos
yearly & seasonal.
Cornerstone Real Estate
(941)-743-5525
PC 3/2/1 on Wilmette Ave.
$800 mo. Gedeon Realty. Call
Yvon (941)-815-0285


1210 HOMES FOR RENT 1210 HOMES FOR RENT


PC 3/2/2 Fenced yrd. Quiet
street, close to shops. Avail June
10th $775 + sec 727-237-1032
PC 3/2/2 on fresh water canal.
Nice area. $900 mo $900 sec.
NP (941)-629-2858
PC 3/2/2 on lovely wooded dou-
ble lot. Front porch,back yard
deck. $975. 941-625-4564
PC BEAUTIFUL OLD FL style
3/2/2 Private yet centrally locat-
ed. $975/mo (239)-292-3859


PC FOR LEASE 3/2/2cg Family
rm, Den, pool, Saltwater canal,
Close to Mall 941468-5875
PC HARBOR Completely Remod-
eled Contemporary design. Quiet
Neighborhood W/D, 2/1 $700 mo.
10% Senior Disc. 941-916-5179.
PC Lrg., 2 bdrm, 1 bath,
central heat & air NEW
blinds & carpets, No Pets
$550. (941)-743-3489
PC, 2/2/2, Splitplan, lanai, appli-
iances incl. Nice area! $750. mo.
502-875-2437
PC, 3/2/2 clean, attractive
$850. mo., $600 sec 472
Fletcher St. 941-766-9525
PC, Lamont Ave. 3BR/2BA/
2CG, lanai, large back yard.
$925. Rick 754-244-0347

PC, NEW 3/2/2, fully
furn. Absolutely beautiful.
$995. (941)468-8300/

PC- 21210 Gladis, furn or unfurn
2BR/1BA/CP Clean tile floors.
$650. mo.(941)-769-5003
PGI 2/2/2, nice pool, aval.
now. $950 mo. 3112
Guadalupe (941)-575-6482






PGI CANAL 3/2/2, 5 min. to
Harbor, 10K lb. boat lift, 2400 sf,
Ig. lanai/pool, beaut. canal view.
Annual $1750mo.562-397-2755
PGI WATERFRONT, large 2/2/1
& dock avail. $850 mo., 1st mo
FREE. (561)-685-4938.
PGI, FURN. 2/2/2, pool, dock,
sailboat access, beautiful view,
Ann. $1400 mo. (941)-575-7105
PORT CHARLOTTE 2/1, Very
clean, $575/mo + $575 dep.,
Sm pet OK. (941)-228-2627
PORT CHARLOTTE 2/1/1 FL.
RM. CHA. W/D $650. NEGOTIABLE.
PET, 2496 DEEDRA, 9414740395
PORT CHARLOTTE cute & clean
2/2/1, new appl. $775 mo. 1st
& sec. dep. (941)-258-4444
Port Charlotte Rentals Imm
Occ
2027 Giralda Street $695.00
2 BR / 2 BA- Large Yard
520 Sharon Circle $550.00
Large 2 Bedroom Storage
Shed
21154 Bersell Ave $595.00
2 BR Central A/C LG Lanai
3 Bedroom 1 Bath $550.00
21338 Percy Avenue
WWW.pelicanpm.com
Lic Broker (941) 232-8223

PORT CHARLOTTE: LG 3/2/2
on SW canal w/ view & preserve,
$1095 mo 954-581-1650
PORT CHARLOTTE: Sailboat Canal,
3/2 furn. new paint, carpet & windows.
$950.monthly 941-2685711 Agent




Rentals Priced Right
Lower Sec Deposits
Clean & Ready
941-629-1243
sunstarrentals.com

Rentals
M&M Property MGMT
CALL 941 473-9616 or
mmpropertymgmtcom
ROTONDA 3/2/2, pool on golf
course & lake. Hardwood firs.
$1500 mo + util. (941)-661-0438
Rotonda West Pool Home
Large 3/2/2 Golf course
20 Bunker Place $1100. Mo
WWW.pelicanpm.com
Lic Broker (941) 232-8223
ROTONDA WEST VERY NICE
3/2/2 TILE, SCREENED LANAI
$950. 941488-8143
OWNER BROKER
ROTUNDA WEST 3/2/2 Corner
lot on Canal $900 mo. Call 941-
380-0878 owner/broker
S. VENICE 2/2/1 Sm. pet ok,
No smoking 1st mth & deposit
$750/mo (941)-323-0878
S. VENICE 2/2/1 tile/wood
floors No pets, 1st, last & sec.
$700/mo pls call 941468-3217
S. VENICE, 1/1, fenced yard.
Nice location. $695. + $300.
Sec. 941485-2578 or 468-8228
VENICE EAST 233 Lorraine Ave.
2/2/1 nice yard, quite street very
clean, sm pet ok $750. contact
Caroline 941-485-9602






VENICE FOR LEASE 2/2/2 Den
family rm, Lanai, on Golf Course in
Jacaranda 941468-5875
VENICE FOR LEASE 3/2/2 in
Jacaranda, eat in kitchen, family
rm, Lg. Lanai, 941468-5875


VENICE GREAT HOMES
$700-$975 941-492-4280
Gulf Coast Rentals & Real Estate
Co.
VENICE ISLAND 2/1 Furn. Avail.
6/1. $750 w water & elec. $500
dep. No pets. (941)485-7563
VENICE- JACARANDA, 3/2/2,
fenced yard & lanai. $1,000., 1st
& last (941)-497-7439

1240 CONDOSNILLAS
FOR RENT

22 UNFURNISHED CONDOS
Almar Rentals & Mgt.Services
941-627-1465 Almar-Rentals.com

ANNUAL RENTALS
lbed/2bed Condos
All utilities paid
except electric.
BIRD BAY REALTY
Venice office
941-484-6777 or
1-800-464-8497

D.C. 2/2, lanai, cath. ceil., tile,
wood cab., granite, w/d inc. Pets
ok $675+ up 941-661-4539
DC GOLF CONDO. Gorgeous
turnkey furn. $800 incl. water &
sewer NP/S, FLS 941-698-4653
DC GOLFCOURSE VILLA
1400SF, 2/2, Greatroom, Dining
Rm, Kitchen Nook, Laundry
Room, Skylights, Fans, All Tile.
Incl Water. $750 (941)-575-7559
DC Villa Manor, 2/2, lanai, pool,
annual, $575, unfurn. 877-767-
4367 or 440-463-2159
DEEP CREEK furnished 1st
floor, htd pool, 2/1, $675/mo
no pets (941)-391-2665
DEEP CREEK, Gardens 2/2 New
paint, carpets, pool, tennis, NP $600
+elec 941-575-7559 or 661-7585
ENGLE :QUAILS RUN CONDO
55+ 1/1.5 $595 renovat-
ed! Incl water, cable, pool.
AMENITIES! 1 mile from beach non
smoker, 239-738-2833
Convenient To Everything!
ENGLEWOOD 1ST MONTH
FREE 12 mins from venice 2br
w/ den 2 ba 1300sf, pool
$399. moves you in $750/mo
9414730450

/ISLE OF VENICE BEACT-G
/ FRONT CONDO w/
INCREDIBLE VIEWS
beautiful 2/2, furn, 1st fl. 1350sf
Steps to beach & htd pool. 3mo
min. Ann. Preferred. NO PETS
941-488-9249
NOKOMIS 55+, 2/2, VILLA, fire-
place, pool, unfurn, nice, quiet,
$800/mo. 941-716-0844
NORTH PORT 2/2/1 Luxury
Condo 1st fir, w/d many upgrades.
gated, clbhse $825. 941-875-3968
PC 2/2 furn., incl. water, W/D,
cable, turnkey, pool, tennis,
$735 mo. (941)-286-5003
PC 2/2 off Kings Hwy. Pool, ten-
nis, quiet. Water incl. $645+
cable & W/D avail. 941-763-9052
PC HERITAGE OAK Park
2br/2ba/cp, gated, htd pool,
furn. w/ dishes, W/D Etc...
$800/per mo (941)-627-4877
PC, RIVERWOOD. New 3/2/2,
gated, unfurn., all appliances,
w/d, grand fir, water incl. screened
lanai, pool-tennis-golf. $850 plus
security. (513)574-8311
PC, OAKS I, 2/2, 2nd fir end
unit. Near pool. 55+ gated
comm. W/ D incl. $600 mo, 1st,
last & sec. (941)-743-6390
PG, EMERALD POINTE, Water-
front Tennis, pools, dock, nicely
furn, 1-3BR's. 941-626-3350
PGI CONDO 2/2 $600. & House
PC $550. waterfront, dock, furn
or unfurn 941-875-0006
PGI, 2/2 Canal W/D, Lanai
Pool, Tennis, Cover Pkg, 1 blk
Fishville $ 850 941-505-4010
PORT CHARLOTTE- 2/2 tile
throughout, pool privileges. No
pets. $625. mo. (941)-625-6665
PUNTA GORDA-
New Luxury 3/2 Condo.
For pics & info
www.vivante-fl.com
$1200 mo. ann
770-265-6447 678-296-574
SARASOTA CONDO
BEAUTIFUL QUIET AREA
1ST Mo Free! $800.mon.
Work w/credit history,
1 Level 1200+SF 2/2/1,
W/D hookup
Call: 941-244-0380

SARASOTA, A Great Loc.,
close to Siesta Key Beaches &
shopping. 55+ comm.
2BR/2BA, htd pool,
clubhouse, & cable incld.
Sm pet ok.
$850/mo. An. Lease.
941-926-4443 or 735-1668
VENICE ATHENS TOWNHOUSE,
Luxury living in a rental unit 2/2 3 blks
to bch & shops $795 &$875
941485-7645
VENICE BIRD BAY 1Bed/1Bath.
3 month minimum.
941-485-2663
VENICE IRONWOOD VILLA
Capri Isles, furn. 2BR/2BA/2CG,
941-412-0570 or 941-320-7971
VENICE ISLAND, 2/2 w/ pool.
Fully furnished. Walk to restau-
rants, shopping & beach. $800.
mo. NP NS (941)-223-5318
VENICE ISLAND, Costa Brava,


2BR/2BA, unfurnished, $900.
(941)-358-8787
VENICE, UPSTAIRS, Mission
Lakes on Center Rd. Lakeview from
lanai, all appl. $600/mo. Annual +
$1000 sec. Avail now 941429-
9100 or 941-374-2110
VENICE, BIRDBAY @ Waterside
2BR/2BA, 1st fir. Amenities,
$975 mo. (941)-966-6055


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1300 DUPLEXES FOR RENT
2/1 W/CARPORT, 23023-5 Gulf
Coast Ave, $140. wk or $525.
mo + Sec/Util. 941-504-9101
ARCADIA, 2B/1B, Ig living rm &
bdrms, washer/dry hookup,
screen porch, 863-990-2220
Bartow-1 bedroom, 560 E.
Pearl Street. No pets. $385
month, security $150. Call
Pearl 863-299-3522.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR 2/1 lanai,
tile, fans, W/D hook ups. Sm pet
ok $575 + sec. (941)-628-6251
EL JOBEAN, 2/1 Villa. Waterview.
Prvt. Screen lanai,Fans, carpet, clean.
No pets. W/D. $510. 941475-2533
ENGLEWOOD., 2/1/CP, lanai,
$595. ROTONDA, 1/1, lanai. W
& D incl, $550. (941)-460-9403
ENGLEWOOD lbr/1.5ba/lcg,
lanai, W/D, on ICW/Stump
Pass, dock, very priv, dead-end
street. lyr lease, $875/mo.
914-466-3444, 845-255-1111


ENGLEWOOD- 1BR/1BA $525
Recent remodel, w/ lanai,
water & sewer incl No smoking
/Pets 1st & Sec 941-400-1670
ENGLEWOOD/MANASOTA KEY,
Immaculate 1/1 & 2/2
Just steps from the beach. Fum
or unfum. Incl. water, yard maint
$750-$850 941-661-4871
MURDOCK, 2BR/2BA/garage,
CHA, fans, pantry, $550 mo +
$500 dep. 941-284-2917.
MURDOCK, 3/2/1 Fresh paint,
Indoor laund, $700/mo + sec incl
wtr 941-628-6653 or 766-2824
PGI 2/2 end of canal, dock,
lanai, all appl. 1st fl. $700.
607 Via Tripoli. 941-575-7867
PUNTA GORDA completely
remodeled, tile throughout, 2/1,
$600 mo. (941)-639-2823
PUNTA GORDA, 2/1, large,
remodeled, nice yard, quiet,
210 Peace Island Dr.
$595 mo. 786-255-2805
PUNTA GORDA, Historic,
lbd/lba, tile throughout, 1 small
pet okay, (941)-575-9195
VENICE ISLAND, 2BR/2BA, car-
port, 3 blocks to beach/down-
town. Available 6/1, $850 mo.
(941)-485-3061

1320 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

HAMPTON POINT APTS.
currently is offering 3 & 4 bed-
rooms starting at $675.
No rent until 2009!
Located off Rampart Blvd.
Call (941) 979-1001
today for move-in specials.
CAPRI ISLES, unfurn. 2/2, W/D,
pool, tennis, NP, $700 mo. annu-
al. (941)-232-9893
Char. Harb. apartments. 2/1,
close to Harbor. Start @ $550.
Sm. pet OK. (941)-391-1559
Charlotte Harbor 1st Mo. FREE
Almost new Ibd/lba, tile floors.
Quiet $495 (941)587-7828
D.C. ON PRIVATE LAKE, 1/1,
living, kitchenette, fully furn., priv.
entrance $595 mo. incl. all util.,
$300 sec. dep., SHORT or long
term. 941-626-3687
DEEP CREEK Sunnydell Commons
Apts. 2 & 3BR's, $700 & $850. 1st
& last req. Call 941-204-3224.
DOWNTOWN VENICE Embassy
Ibr apt. $600/mo. + $600 Sec.
Walk to beach & churches. N/P.
(941)-244-0700
E. ENGLEWOOD, nice, clean,
quiet 1BR/1BA, all util. incl.
$700/mo. (941)-468-8292
ENG, 2/1 KITCHEN, DINING
UTILITY RM & DECK $550
(941)698-4061 or 286-3902
ENGL. 1/1 Very Quiet, new Car-
pet and Paint $500/ mo incls
water. $300 Sec. 941-223-1809
ENGLEWOOD WATERFONT 1/1,
Very Clean, Close to Shopping, N/P
$495/mo 941475-5409
ISLAND OF VENICE
Eff, 1 & 2 br, 1-yr lease. Immed.
occup. No pets. (941)416-5757
MANASOTA KEY Studio Apt. on
beach, Big porch. Quiet. Small pet
ok. Min. 6 months. 941-661-7120
MANASOTA KEY, steps to
beach. 1 & 2 bed, util. & cable
incl. Sm. pets, $175-$230 wk.
Long term. 941-716-3660
N PORT, 1BR Furn., Util. incl.
Close to 1-75. PRICE REDUCED
Also Eflf avail. 941-323-0674
NORTH PORT 1/1 Apt.
$450 Mo + $400 sec dep..
Call Jim for detail941-726-5077
P.C. 3 ROOM efficiency, 55+,
close to harbor call 941-629-
5486 for details.
PC 1B/1B unfurn. $400 mo. no
smoking s,no pets, annual.
Gateway Mgmt 941-629-8190
PC, STUDIO APT., completely
furn. $550 mo. Incl all util. 1st,
last, sec. NP/NS. 941-629-4984
PG, 2 bedroom apt. in private
home. Fully furn. Cable & utilies
incl. Pool, no pets. $750.
mo.+$500 dep. (941)-505-1005
PORT CHARLOTTE 1/1
$550. INCLUDES WATER
CALL 941-627-3900


PORT CHARLOTTE 2/2
$650. INCLUDES WATER
CALL 941-627-3900
PORT CHARLOTTE 3/2
$720. INCLUDES WATER
CALL 941-627-3900
PORT CHARLOTTE 4/3
$800. INCLUDES WATER
CALL 941-627-3900
PUNTA GORDA, 1BR starting
@ $425, 2BR $550. Studio
$425. With 12mo lease, 3rd mo
free. Small Dep. 941-628-6834


1320 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

PUNTA GORDA, CLEAN & Cozy,
1 BR. Furnished, private deck,
comfy queen bed, laundry, court-
yard. PG. 941-575-7006
PUNTA GORDA EFF. $160 week,
1 Bedrm apt. Pet Friendly. $195
wk. Incl util. Triangle Motel 941-
639-8356

TOLEDO CLUB APTS.
LUXURY
COMMUNITY.
SPRING
Savings
Studio's /$535
1bd apts/$613
2bd apts/ $675
941-423-6600

VENICE LAST MONTH FREE.
lbr $600, 2BR $695. 1ST & SEC.
N/Pets. Sea Jay Apts, under new
mgmt. 941-232-9893
VENICE CLUBSIDE APTS.
1 bedroom Avail. $99 Moves
you in. Call (941)-488-7766.
VENICE ISL. 1BR +den 432 S
Armada Rd, 2nd fir, $695 wtr &
swr incl. N/P N/S 941485-9588
VENICE ISL, 2br/lba, near hosp,
on Plaza Mayor. $750/mo. incl
water & cable. $650 Sec.
941-587-9997
VENICE ISL.1BR Apt. $525.+elec/
sec. Nokomis:1BR mobliehome,
$575.+sec/utili 941-484-1104
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 468-8228
VENICE ISLAND APTS 1 bedrm.
apt avail. Close to beach & down-
town. 941-7354020
VENICE ISLAND APTS Close to
Everything F/L/S Util/Laundry incl
N/P, N/S 9414830053
Venice Island newly reno,
furn/unfurn Near shops,bch 1/1
$600 incl wtr 941-586-8966
VENICE ISLAND, no smoke, no
pets,util. incl.Quiet, walk to every-
thing $140 wk. 941-223-4972
] FVENICE STUDIO &
u1 R. Accepting Section 8
a" Vouchers. 941488-7766
VENICE ISLAND $450 per mo
Lovely 2nd floor efficiency ,
941-484-2206 or 941-485-5698
VENICE-SPACIOUS 2/1.5, Unfurn,
Close to shopping, $700mo, 1st
Last + Sec (941)-966-2762 aft 6pm

Woodmere
Apts of Venice
Luxury
Community
SPRING
Savings
1 bd apts $670
2/bd apts $755
941-496-4161

1340 MOBILE HOMES
FOR RENT

COUNTRY SETTING beside
lake, fully furnished, $120/week.
Move in for $170. Near 1-75
Exit 164. (941)-575-9577
ENGL. 55+ Park No pets
1BR/1BA $550/m w/yr lease
1BR/1BA $365/m w/yr lease
(941)-474-1353
ENGLE. AREA Clean 2/1, sm.
safe fun park, close to shop-
ping, EngI area. $625 Moves
you in! 941-662-0015
PG ON WATER, 1BR furn. $465
mo. For Rent or Sale. Call for
details. (941)456-9258.
NOCATEE & KINGS HWY.
Several available!
From $400 $750. Inci CHA
1st & Sec 941-624-0355

1350 EFFICIENCIES
FOR RENT

PC 2 ROOM suites fully furn.
Waterfront, wireless internet
$180.& up. 941-629-4046
PUNTA GORDA So., Clean furn. eff
apts. $125-150/wk. incl util/cable,
NP. 941-7400491 or 637-0417
S VENICE $125 week incl. water
& electric, Pets OK. Sec. dep.
req'd. (941)-726-6754


1360 ROOMS FOR RENT
CH. HBR., Full House Priv, Inter-
net, DSL, Cable, Pool Table,
$125 wk, All Inc 941-625-8140
CHAR. HBR. w/house priv. All
util. priv. entry/mstr. bath, huge,
closet. $125 wk. 757-3294885.
ENGLEWOOD, On the Water,
space for boat, no bridges.
$450mo. Incl util. 941-474-9768
N.P. ROOM, close to Biscayne &
41. No smoke, drink, pets. Furn.,
$100/wk. Inc. until. (941)-536-6582
PC Clean & Quiet, $120 wk.
$400/mo incl utils, furn'd, refs.
941-743-3070. 941-740-2565
PC Room, all access, no pets.
Midway/Harbor area.$200/ move
in $115/wk. (941)-661-8585
PC/ENGL. ONLY $100/Wk Priv
entr, cable, ac. util incl. 941-
681-1161, 941-276-3134
PC/MURDOCK AREA, huge fum.
room, full house priv. pool, smk. ok,.
$100wk. 941-624-3436
PG BURNT Store Meadows
3/2.5 Full privileges. NP, no
drugs, clean hygene, must work.
$500 mo. 941-575-6810
PG, FURN., all incl. $120 wk.
2-3 BR apt. $850 mo. N/P, 941-
639-1089,941-623-7921
PG WHOLE HOUSE PRIVILEGES
WASHER/DRYER, COUPLES OK
$60.-$120. WEEKLY 941-626-3230
PG, MANAGER SPECIAL 50%
OFF Private furnished rooms. Lg.
TV, Pool, Close to 1-75
(941)-575-9577
ROTONDA-GULF COVE Area,
Furn Rm/Bath, W/D, Kitchen,
Pool, Cable, AC $115/wk, all
Incl. 941-697-1137
Venice, Upscale Area, Full House
Priv, Use of Pool & clubhouse,
Cable $450mo 941-525-3426

1370 RENTALSTO SHARE
N. PORT, BIG 4BR/2BA, Full
house privileges. Responsible M
or F. $500 mo. (941)-256-5931
NORTH PORT, retired woman
looking for same to share her
home. (941)-423-9000
ROTONDA Non-Smoking
Professional looking to
share Luxury Condo.
$500/mo 941-268-5275

1390 VACATION/
SEASONAL RENTALS
ENGLEWOOD: HOME in Oyster
Creek CC, all amenities,
3BR/2BA, avail, next season,
3 mo. min. (239)-269-8173
S. VENICE 3BR/1.5BA fenced
yard. Pets ok. 1 mile to
Beach $750 941-497-1993
VENICE, 2br/2ba HOME, fully furn,
50+ resort fac. Wkly, Mo, Yearly.
516-728-7487 or 516-728-2991
VENICE, VENETIAN FALLS
2/2/2 Furn. Scrd lanai, lake,Club
house Privlgs.NS/NP 941492-6765

1500 LOTS & ACREAGE
FOR SALE W/ LEASE BACK
7.89 ACRES on Hwyl7
(941)-639-3356

1515 WATERFRONT






CAPE HAZE LOT, Lemon Bay,
new seawall, deep water, 700' to
bay, bay views, no bridges, now
$250K was $399K. 941-697-3304

1600 BUSINESS FOR SALE
DRYCLEANERS &
LAUNDROMAT FOR SALE
in Port Charlotte Florida, Est. over
30yrs, great location and customer
base $450k. Owner financing avail-
able, inquire in writing to: Business
for sale 1064 N. Tamiami TrI. STE
1403 Sarasota, Fl. 34236

1610 BUSINESS RENTALS

COLDWELL COMMONS
PLAZA US 41 in PG, 2 units
avail 1200sf & 2000sf,
941-916-9631


ANNUAL HOUSES &CONDOS ALSO AVAILABLE
701 AUBURN COVE VILLA- 2/2/2, basic cable inc., sm pet considered, 1077 sq.ft........$9501

153 MESTRE PLACE VILLA- 2/2/2, pets considered, 1267 sq. ft $1100

1825 SANTROVASO VILLA- 2/2/2, pets considered, 1463 sq. ft $1100

1314 BERKSHIRE VILLA 2/2/2/den, wood and tile floors, 1836 sq. ft.................. $1150

-11 HSLWJRO A- 2/2/2/den, furnished/unfurnished, 1440 sq. ft.... ....$1150

1482 MASENO VILLA 2/2/2/den, pets considered, basic cable incl.1718 sq.ft.................$1200

NOW RESERVING FOR 2010 SEASON
Call for additional rentals

Check our web site at www.horseandchaise.o on
for copti l updates of aran al -
-,a,- nd seasonal rentals.


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1610 BUSINESS RENTALS

MURDOCK AREA
Prof. Plaza-41 Frontage
Approx. 650 sf & 980 sf
All Florida GMAC Real Estate
941-629-1121

NO FIXED RENT
Office Retail
RENT IS A PERCENTAGE OF
YOUR SALES OR SERVICES
PAY NO CAM ONLY UTILITIES -
ONE YEAR AGREEMENT
6640 TAYLOR RD -
UNITS 101-102
PUNTA GORDA
239-404-3546 or
martin@martink.biz

PG on US 41 Retail / Office
space 265 3,000 sq ft
Starting @ $495.95
FLIP, 941-505-0482



Port Charlotte
Executive Office Suites
Receptionist, all util. &
other support svcs.
Omni Executive Center
A Friendly Place to be!
4055 US 41
(Across from Bob Evans) Call
Marj or Shirley 941-627-9755
www.omniexec.net
PG, Office Space
By the room
$260/mo. (941)-505-1735
VENICE Offices/Warehouses &
office-warehouse combo's, All
sizes & locations. 941-485-1119

1615 INCOME PROPERTY

7 UNITS, Including 2 Apts.
upstairs, (total 7200 SF), mixed
uses. City limits. $695,000.
MaryBeth Wilson,
Pref. Properties, Realtor.
941-484-6279
OFFICE BLDG. US 41
6800 Sq. Ft. Fully Occ.
5 Tenants $699,000
Pref. Properties, Realtor.
941-484-6279
STORE FRONT/APT. BLDG.
W. Venice Ave. 8500 Sq. Ft.
$1.750M
Pref. Properties, Realtor.
941-484-6279
VENICE MINI Storage Facility
425 units, various sizes, nearly
full, low rates, Price reduced.
1.350M. MaryBeth Wilson,
Preferred Prop. Realtors.
941-484-6279

1620 COMMERCIAL/
INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY

EL JOBEAN, Large 5 bay 2000
SF space, 12' and 10' doors
w/office and storage on Rt 776.
Avail now. (941)-380-3026


1620 COMMERCIAL/
INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY

ENGLEWOOD CI ZONED
COMMERCIAL BUSINESS: existing
Car lot 150x200. on SR776 1/4mi
W. of Walmart. Sales Office
1000sft. infrastructure in place.
High traffic volume. Tax assessed
value $640K, asking $550K.
941-286-7239

FOR SALE OR RENT 14,000
s.f. on 5 acres, fenced, zoned I.L.
Rent $3800. mo. 863-494-2651

NEW CI 1200sf Office Ware-
house on 41 AC/Wat/Swr Tax
incl. $750mo 941-505-8530

PC 3315 HARBOR BLVD.
Great location Corner of 41. Out-
side patio, Great for coffee shop,
etc... 941-625-6665

PC. Prime office space, 3 units
1,000sf. each. Brand new. Sand-
hill Blvd. Turnkey/Fully built out.
(941)-624-5992

PUNTA GORDA: Warehouse
w/Office sp. for lease on Florida
Street, Units have overhead
doors. From 600-6000sf, call for
pricing New Owner 941-724-0048

VENICE OWN YOUR OWN
STORAGE UNIT, 420 sf. & up.
Rentals available. 941-485-1119

1640 WAREHOUSE
& STORAGE

20X40 WAREHOUSE w/AC
office. Overhead door, Water &
dumpster, clean restrooms, 1
Block off Rt. 41 in Charlotte Hbr.
$490 mo. Call 715-367-8236.

850 SQ ft warehouse
$450/mnth water & taxes inc
941-766-1166 whid/ind/park

MURDOCK AREA, 1250 SF, 2500
SF, w office Overhd dr, & Bath.
Best rates. 941-6260416

NP- 400 SF office, $250 mo +
tax. 400 & 800 SF whse, $225 &
$450 mo. + tax. 941-661-6720
P-


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2030 MEDICAL

DENTAL ASSISTANT: Certified
Dental Assistant wanted with
great people skills and good at
multi-tasking. Front office skills a
plus; a pleasant and professional
work environment. Please send
cover letter and resume to
Fax: 941-624-2208 or
Email: dental-team@hotmail.com
DENTAL LAB TECHNICIAN
Must be neat, clean, organized &
detail oriented. MUST HAVE den-
tal exp. Call (941)-625-5757
DON FOR Home Health Agency.
Must be strong w Leadership,
Communication & Clinical Skills.
Billing, Coding & Computer Skills
a Must. Benefits Inc. Fax Resume
to 941-473-9280
HHA/ CNA/ HOMEMAKERS
needed for immediate placement
in Venice, Englewood, Port
Charlotte & Arcadia, Competi-
tive wages. Health plan & 401K
available. Call today, work
tomorrow. Call Mon. Fri., 8am-
4pm. 941-764-0880 or 941480-
0880.
ALL STAT HOME HEALTH
LIC. PHYSICAL THERAPIST,
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
ASSIST. & RN
Needed full time & part time.
Please fax resumes to:
941-575-4445 lic. H299991531
LPN
Exp. LPN for med.office, FT,
exc. wage/benefits.
Fax resume
941-505-6057
LPN/M.A.: Helgemo & Liou
Pediatrics is looking for a full time
employee. Must be a team play-
er, bilingual a plus. Flexible working
conditions with competitive salary
& benefits. Please fax resume to:
941-6294701 Attn: Tina.



MEDICAL OFFICE SEEKS FT
RECEPTIONIST with billing
responsibilities. Exp. needed.
Fax resume to:
(941) 629-5250

MEDICAL RECORDS /
CENTRAL SUPPLY CLERK
To be eligible for the position
must have: CNA, LPN, RN or
Medical Records certification
and one+ year of experience
in Medical Records.
Tired of being just a number...
at HARBORCHASE we care
about our employees as much
as our residents.

HarborChase offers competi-
tive wages and an excellent
benefits package such as
Medical, Dental, Vision &
401K.
For consideration
please apply in person to:
HARBORCHASE OF VENICE
950 Pinebrook Road
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 484-8801 ph
(941) 484-3450 fax
EOE M/F/D/V

NURSE EDUCATOR
RN Required
Risk Management knowledge
preferred
Come see why we are the
Clear Choice!
Apply within No calls
Port Charlotte Rehabilitation
Center
25325 Rampart Blvd.
Port Charlotte, FL 33983

RN/LPN NEEEDED for 79 bed
SNF. All shifts! If you like geri-
atrics come join the Hardee
Manor Healthcare team. Apply
in person:
Hardee Manor
Healthcare Center
401 Orange Place
Wauchula, FI 33873
PH 863-773-3231
FAX 863-773-0959

RPSGT, Port Charlotte, Part
time; salary based on exp.; call
941-624-0131 or 941-2864620


SCHEDULER/CHECK OUT
needed FT. for busy Physicians
office. Medical experience req
Fax resume to (941)-624-0941
X-RAY TECH, MOBILE:
WEEKENDS & PER DIAM WORK
AVALIB. IMMEIDATLY OPENINGS
FAX RESUME TO 941-639-5100

2035 MUSICAL

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BARTENDER/CASINO
Training
Jobs Are Available
239-334-6300
Ft. Myers
www.BartenderDealer.com

FRONT DESK/ NIGHT
AUDIT POSITION
Available immediately.
Apply in person. or Fax
resume to 941-624-6207
MICROTEL
4056 TAMIAMI TRAIL
PORT.CHARLOTTE

HOUSEKEEPERS
FULL TIME
SEEKING HIGH ENERGY
individual with desire to
work. Must be team player
and exhibit great attitude.
Flexible Hours.
or apply in person
RIVER OAKS
925 South River Road
Englewood

WAITRESS/BARTENDER PT
Nights & Weekends. Apply Prime
Time Noon-5pm 5855 Placida Rd.

2050 SKILLEDTRADES

A/C Exp. Service/Sales Tech w
clean Driving Record for Growing
A/C Co. in PG Infinity Evolution a
plus. Call 941-628-0433 or Fax
Resume to 941-637-4683

COMM REFRIG & A/C Service
Tech 5 yrs Exp. Must Have FL
DL'S. EOE/DFWP. Top Wages &
Benefits. Boyd Bros Svc, 2460
Highlands Rd P.G. 941-627-8881

ESTIMATOR Busy site con-
struction company seeking Esti-
mator for Earthwork, Utilities,
Road Construction and related
Government Projects.
Please fax resume to
863-993-9153 or email to
laureenrsconst@gmail.com.
PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS OR
WALK-INS.

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR:
Needed for large apartment com-
munities in Arcadia and Wauchula.
Experience required in HVAC,
electrical, plumbing, carpentry,
vendor relations and staff over-
sight. Excellent compensation
and benefits with national man-
agement company. We are a
Drug Free company. Apply today
at msknight28@yahoo.com or fax
resume to (863) 773-9956.



TELEPHONE TECHNICIAN,
Experienced, for repairing & test-
ing AT&T, Nortel & other tele-
phone equipment. Venice area.
800-396-9699.

TREE CLIMBER wanted must
have valid CDL drivers license
& 2 yrs. min. exp. in Florida.
Drug free 941-475-6611

2060 MANAGEMENT

MANAGER, SELF STORAGE
Immediate Hire
www.easyministorage.com


m A Bank Sho l Be
MIDFLORIDA Federal Credit
Union is seeking Brand Manag-
er and Assistant Branch Man-
ager candidates for the Arca-
dia Branch location. The
Brand Manager promotes the
MIDFLORIDA brand to existing
and prospective members,
supervises and coaches staff,
and leads the sales effort of
credit union products and serv-
ices. Brand Manager candi-
dates must possess a mini
mum of 3-5 years of retail
banking management experi-
ence including knowledge of
consumer and commercial
lending products and loan
underwriting. The Assistant
Branch Manager aides the
Brand Manager in staff super-
vision, scheduling, facilities
management, compliance,
auditing, consumer lending
and teller functions. Assistant
Branch Manager candidates
must possess a minimum of 3-
5 years retail banking experi-
ence including consumer lend-
ing experience, new accounts,
and cross sales. High School
Diploma/GED required. Famil-


iarity with Arcadia market
place is a must. Excellent ben-
efits package available. Drug
Free Work Place. Apply on-line
at www.midflorida.com

MOTEL MANAGERS. Accomo-
dations Furn. plus Compensation
Pkg. Send Resume to Owner, PO
Box 273, Nokomis, FL 34274.

ADVERTISE!


2060 MANAGEMENT 2100 GENERAL


PROPERTY MANAGER & Leas-
ing Agent: Needed for large
apartment communities in Hardee
and DeSoto counties. Experience
in leasing, marketing, vendor rela-
tions, staff supervision and Yardi
software required. Bi-lingual appli-
cants preferred. Great compensa-
tion and benefits package offered
with national management com-
pany. We are a Drug Free compa-
ny. Apply today at
msknight28@yahoo.com or fax
resume to (863) 773-9956.



2070 SALES

"YES, YOU CAN succeed in this
Real Estate Market!"
Call Rick Page @
Century 21 Aztec: 815-2199".
COMMUNITY LIAISON
Infinity HomeCare is the "new"
company with over fifty years
experience in the health care
field. We are a fresh, dynamic,
and growing company whose
main goal is for employees to be
happy and successful. We are
currently seeking a Community
Liaison for the Venice area. This
position is responsible for mar-
keting and education in the com-
munity, resolving challenges, and
maintaining positive customer
relations. Candidates must have
two to three (2-3) years of sales
experience in a homecare and/or
health-related field with a BA or
BS degree preferred. Infinity
offers a competitive benefits
package. EOE. Please forward
resume submissions to the fax
number of 941-629-1606 for
immediate consideration.
INSURANCE SALES
CAREER
OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for:
Positive, Motivated
Individuals who can:
Work well with Retirees.
We Provide:
Complete Training
and Leads
Management &
Ownership
Opportunities.

Call Stephen Sestilio for
confidential interview at
941-743-2522
Fax: 941-743-2722
SALES POSITION
Must be ambitious & self-motivat-
ed. 34% + Bonuses. No territory,
Free training. Email contact info
to jwasmund@bellsouth.net or
call Jane 305-451-2214.
SALESPERSON needed. Must
be exp. in sales. Commission
based wages. 941-623-3742
WINDEMERE HOMES-
Largest Volume Builder in North
Port. Seeking Qualified Sales-
man, Exp. Only Need to
Apply. Familiar With Working on
Home Plans, Reading Plans and
Mortgage Knowledge a Must.
Our Firm Has Strong Staying
Power With 3-Models and Hun-
dreds of Vacant Land. Salary &
Commissions. Receive Immedi-
ate Income. Fax Resume to
(941) 423-0833 or Email to
windemermainofc@comcast.net

2090 CHILD/ADULT
CARE NEEDED

LIVE IN POSITION, 24/7, car-
ing for disabled adult. Must have
valid Driver's Lic. (941)-743-1003
TEACHER'S AIDE, FT, Benefits,
Bridge Tolls Paid, Exp. & 45 hrs
pref. (941)-964-2885

2100 GENERAL

ACCOMPLISHED Appointment
Setters. Energetic & enthusias-
tic, excellent phone skills. Best
pay plan in area + commission,
benefits & more.
Call Charles 941-206-3888
Associate Rep
SUMMER WORK
GREAT PAY' Immediate FT/PT
openings, customer sales/svc, will
train, conditions apply. all ages
17+, CALL NOW. 941-3474303
DEMONSTRATORS
$$ BLUE JEAN JOB $$
Seeking sharp go-getters able to
travel USA who enjoy working in a
rock & roll environment. Demo
chemical products. Must be able
to start immediately. For info call
Kelly 1-800-201-3293 9am-6pm.
CUSTOMER REP
ATTN: STUDENTS!
COLLEGE/'09 HS GRADS
$15 base-appt, FT/PT
schedules, sales/service.
no exp. nec, all ages 17+
conditions apply, 941-347-4303

DISTRICT
MANAGER
Needed at
The Venice Gondolier
Sun Newspaper
Must have delivery experi-
ence, good people skills
and able to work flexible
hours.
Apply in person:
200 E. Venice Ave.
Venice, FL 34285.
No phone calls please.

EARN $3200/MONTH
PROCESS HUD REFUNDS
PT/FT, HUD-INFO-HOTLINE
941-556-1300
FLORAL DESIGNER EXPERI-


ENCED & so on with FTD tele-
floral, $10/hr. 1 day wk. & cover
vacations & holidays. Apply at
Punta Gorda Flower Shop. 2705
Tamiami Tr. Unit 215. Ask for
Marcy
GATE ATTENDANT 10p-6a,
every other weekend off.
$7.50/hr. Apply in person 25365
Rampart Blvd. Deep Creek.


HOUSEKEEPER/CAREGIVER,
Live-In, Long Term,
941-629-0459 or 941-661-4030
TELEMARKETERS to set
appointments for window washing
co. Osprey area. (941)-726-5077

2120 POSITION/
JOB WANTED

NEED A JOB???
Let US help YOU!!
To place a FREE 3 line
Position Wanted ad go to:
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Click the Local Classified link,
click on Submit an Ad,
Click on Private Party
not Business, Create a free
account, choose the
employment icon, click on
Classification 2120, enter,
review and approve your ad
copy. Please note Businesses
are excluded and we
will review each ad prior to
publication. The ad must be
placed online by you for it to be
free. Your ad will appear online
& in print for 28 days!
Some restrictions do apply.
A LOCAL LIC. Contractor seek-
ing work, specializes in framing
to trim. 941-628-4746
AAA SKILLED trim carpenter
have tools, management exp, P/T
fine, stevehaarer@yahoo.com
ADMIN ASSIST Computer exp.
Dependable.941-268-1870
ADMIN ASSIST Computer exp.
Dependable. Temp or Perm. Call
941-423-2991
ADMIN ASSIST looking
to volunteer skills.
941-423-2991 for more info.


ADMIN ASST/OFFICE MGR
20+ yrs exp. Microsoft Office,
AP/AR, Payroll, Bookkeeping.
Dependable 941-786-4906
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/
Office Manger, 25 years experi-
enced. 941-350-1503
ADMINISTRATOR. NHA Newly
lic. FL Admin. looking for SNF or
ALF. 863-494-5280
ADVERTISING SALES REP.
Exp. in Print Media. Strong Cus-
tomer Service. 941-286-4784
ANY PAPERWORK. Data entry,
disputes, mail-outs, bk.kp, forms,
letter writing. Elaine 941-626-3244
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTS-
MAN, 10 years experience. Arca-
dia (863)494-3628
BOOKEEPER PEACHTREE
full/part time, seasonal
941 627-9910
C.N.A FOR Private Duty
exp. Alzhiemer, Dementia, Stroke
LTC. avail. 941-623-2468
CABINET & TRIM CARPENTER
Specializing in relaminating.
Kimball 941-258-7678
CAM, licensed with property
management experience. 941-
661-0638
CAR DETAIL,LOT attendant,
dishwasher- JOB WANTED
Jill of all trades 941-830-8468
CAREGIVER EXP. RELIABLE
AVAILABLE WANT WORK
941-613-2199
CAREGIVER LOOKING FOR
PRIVATE DUTY FOR WORK
941-613-2199
CAREGIVER, COMPANION,
respite visits by LPN.
941-661-4538 dependable
CAREGIVER/COMPANION,
Exp. Looking for part time work.
Call, 941-496-4514
CASHIER: 14 yrs. exp. Extremely
reliable and trustworthy. Call Jane
429-8337 before 4pm.
CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECH
full/part time, seasonal, per diem
941 627-9910
CHEF/MANAGER 20 yrs.exp.
Culinary AOS degree
Phone:941-830-8487
CONCRETE MAN, can do comm.,
resid, tiltwall looking for position
w/company. Steve 239-634-5247
CONT./OFFICE MANAGER-
25+ years experience. comp lit-
erate. erney1078@gmail.com
COURIER: MEDICAL Lab Couri-
er. Experienced. 941429-9702
Can Start immediately.
CUSTOMER SERVICE REP. FOR
TRUCK & RV ENGINE MANUFAC-
TURER OR TRUCKING CO. CDL
CLASS A-T,N,M PLEASE CALL
BOB @ 941-889-7830.
DRIVER;CDL CLASS A with
tanker and hazmat.over 4 yr exp.
941-448-0823
DRYWALL Finisher and Hanger
looking to work for company. 24
yrs. exp. Please call 941-743-
3149. Avail. immed. Will travel.
ELECTRICIAN, RETIRED look
ing for any PartTime work.
941/321-0011 Don
EMT/CNA, LIC. ALSO HAVE
EXP. AS SERVER, Call Dina @
941-474-0375/941421-2223
EQUINE MGR seeks mgt pos
breeding/boarding farm. 15 yrs
exp. 941-769-1331
ESTHETICIAN IN need of a job!
FT/PT. Email Heather @
jazzlynsmom08@earthlink. net


EXP'D TECH. Suppt. Rep.
http://www.thirdstoneproduc-
tions.com/resume.doc
EXP. LEGAL Asst. seeking posi-
tion. 618-694-7885 or
pgaravalia@gmail.com.
EXP. SERVER, bartender, cust.
serv. Job needed asap!!! (941-
467-5618


2120 POSITION/
JOB WANTED

EXPERIENCED in manufactur-
ing/warehouse, food service.
Need work. Nate 941-764-8513
EXPERIENCED, ENERGETIC
Sign Spinner Contact: RJ White
941-875-1997
GRAPHIC DESIGNER/PRODUC-
TION Artist available. 25+ years
exp.Print&Digital. 941-875-7025.
H.H.A. MALE seeks employe-
ment call Tom 941-625-8282
HARD WORKING with class
A CDL & construction bkg
fegelj@gmail.com 941.421.6908


HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/
CLEAN CDL CLASS A WITH
TANKER AND HAZMAT, NO
POINTS, NO ACCIDENTS, NEEDS
WORK ASAP!! CALL DON, AT
HOME (941) 391-5469 OR CELL
(941) 391-7585 THANK YOU!!
HEAVY EQUIPMENT/TRUCK
MECHANIC, Gas/Diesel, 20
years exp. 941-240-5053 Jason
HONEST & CARING LADY exp.
All types office, sitting & cleaning
941-356-2034
HORSEBACK RIDING lessons
for beginners. Barn sitting avail-
able when you need to be away.
Ref's available. Call Sherry at
941-637-6157
I HAVE 7 years Customer Ser-
vice/Retail/Warehouse experi-
ence. 941-421-6514 Jessica
I NEED WORK. Drive/ Maint/
Repair. 941-613-2199 PC
IRRIGATION TECH. 33 yrs. exp.
Wants job at condo or complex
full time. (941)-345-2217
JOB NEEDED! Have experience
in Masonry, Shelving, Roofing,
pool cage tearouts, 5 yrs. Server
experience.
Please call 941-237-8352
JOB NEEDED: CONCRETE FIN-
ISHER 25YRS EXP. ALL CONST.
CLEAN DL. RICHIE 941-626-2288
JOB WANTED-PROFESIONAL
phlebotomist/Chiro.Asst./Medical
office 941-473-1027
JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER
27 YEARS EXPERIENCE.
517-918-3363
KID ON THE WAY, Ineed a job to
start saving for my baby boy
$9/hr 941-237-8501
LEGAL SERVICES. Degreed,
experienced, all office skills.
(941)624-0581
LIC. C.N.A. seeks overnight
position for Home Health Care.
Janine cell 941-544-2976
Look No More!!!
Quality C.N.A. & cleaning
941-544-2976
LOOKING 4 outside labor.
$10/hr need the work, kid on the
way 941-237-8501
LOOKING FOR F/T job.
BA Degree in Comm.
I/T Exp. 813-388-9237
LOOKING FOR laborer, survey,
or cook job. Call Mike
941-763-2165
LOOKING FOR Work! Exper. pro-
ject manager, sales, clean ups,
set ups and HHA. 941-4744131
LOOKING to work for Yard Work
Company (no lawns) or Cleaning
Company. (941)-627-1371
LPN looking for position. Over 20
years experience. 941-623-6901
MACHINIST/TOOLMAKER
Manual/CNC. Have own tools.
941-258-1364
MAINT./CARPENTRY WORK,
POSITION WANTED 15+yrs Exp.
morrishoward@comcast. net
MANAGEMENT, 35 yrs exp.
Professional customer service.
941-204-2847
MANAGER, TRAINER, HR,
Automotive, F/T,P/f. Consulting
941-575-8229
MECHANIC FOR Heavy
Truck/Construction Equip. needs
job. 15 years exp. 941-223-1547
NURSING ASSISTANT NEEDS
JOB, CERTIFIED, FLEXIBLE
PLEASE CALL 941-743-0214
NURSING STUDENT needs job.
Experienced. Dependable. 239-
565-2434
OMG! LOOK! Professional who
Cooks, cleans n laundry TOO!
Looking for a job! 941-485-7864
OPTICIAN looking for part time
job. (863)-494-3098
OTR DRIVER NEEDS A JOB
Class A w/TX Exp: Heavy Haul
Tom 941-875-5054
PAINTER, JOB needed, worked
for same Company over 20
years, Leo 941-625-4691
PRIVATE DUTY CNA. Experi-
enced Call Tammy at 941-697-
2978
PTCB NATIONALLY Certified
Pharmacy Tech. Call Joan,
(941) 697-1239.
RECENT VET with 10 years as
an IT/ IC. Looking for work. e-mail
at boehme86@yahoo.com
RECEPTIONIST/SECRETARY
position wanted. Certified 8 yrs
exp. Lisa (941)623-5181
ROUTE DELIVERY, merchandis-
er. DSD 25yrs exp. Clean license
Paul 941-704-8491


Sales Rep. Exp. in outside sales.
Strong Cust. Serv.941-286-4784
SALES, BARTENDER, LAWN
CARE, POOL service, HVAC. I'm
your man. 260-418-6094
SANATATION ROUTE driver CDL
Class C. Call Andy @ 941-689-
9382.
SANATATION ROUTE DRIVER.
CDL Class C. Call Andy @ 941-
698-9382.


2120 POSITION/
JOB WANTED

SECRETARY/RECEP/ADMIN
ASST. 20+ yrs experience. More
details call 941-716-2295
SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC
20 YEARS EXPERIENCE
941-629-3902
SOFTWARE ENGINEER with 14
years experience available.
Contact: bfearns@gmail.com
TILE/MARBLE INSTALLER 30+
yr exp. Quality Workmanship
Needs Job 941-350-9266
TIMES ARE TOUGH. I'll mow
your grass & do odd jobs.
Call Rob 941 697-2044
TOOLMAKER/ MACHINIST
LOOKING FOR WORK mor-
rishoward@comcast.net
TRIM CARPENTER, CABINET
INSTALL, PAINT PT/FT. Call Lou
941-465-0674
TUTORING; IN your home, exp.
347-922-1207, visit
www.Help2study.webs.com
UNEMPLOYED PRO cook
w/degrees leave msg @ 941-
429-2657
WANTED: SELF esteem, hus-
band & A JOB! 941 626-3244
Elaine
WILL DO any paper work, form
filing, mail-outs, data entry,
research. Elaine 941-626-3244

3000










NOTICES


3010 ANNOUNCEMENTS

GIRLS F/P TRAVEL TEAM
NEEDS SERIOUS PLAYERS
CALL 941-380-2276

3015 HAPPY ADS


D

Place your Happy
Ad for only $8.75
3 lines 1 day.


Add a photo for
only $10.00!


Please call
(866)-463-1638




3020 PERSONALS

Relax with STACEY
summer specials At your home
sessions avali 941-237-1157
ALONE?
SENIORS DATING BUREAU!
SAFEST since 1977!
(Ages 45-90)
1-800-9224477
24 hours. or log on to:
www.RespectedDating.com
VICTORIA
HOT SUMMER RATES
in/out calls 941-237-7801
NEED A SOOTHING TOUCH?
1 Price Special. P.C. Location.
(941)-554-7141
VICTORIA & BRITTNEY
941-763-2219
MISS FYNNE
MON FRI 8AM-7PM
(863)-852-6849


.239-60/-7777
WM, 56, Desires girlfriend,
drug free, no commitments
941-875-2365

3060 SCHOOLS
& INSTRUCTION
*ED KLOPFER SCHOOLS OF
CNA TRAINING -1 wk class
$249.00 Locations: Sarasota.
PC, Ft. Myers 941-379-2378
CNA CLASS 2 WEEK $300
SPECIAL Books Included. State
testing onsite. 941-822-2290
WANT TO BE a Pharmacy
Tech? Workshop/books/national
cert exam for only $900. Sign
up by 5/31 and receive $100
off. 1 night/wk for 6 weeks.
Next class 6/10/09, Call
Express 866-346-0660 or
expresstrainingservices.com/
pharmacy
PHLEBOTOMY WORKSHOP. 1
day workshop, hands-on training.
Next class 5/30/2009,cost
$200. Call Express toll-free
866-346-0660 or expresstrain-
ingservices.com/phlebotomy

3090 LOST & FOUND

KEYS FOUND: KEYS FOUND


WITH LEATHER KEY CHAIN
ON COPIAPO & DEEP CREEK, IN
DEEP CREEK 941-276-5278
FOUND SET of Keys Corner of
Collingswood & Ackerman St.
941-743-3951
LOST BLACK CAT, white spot
under chin, bushy tail $250.
REWARD 941-485-6019
LOST BLACK CAT, white spot
under chin, bushy tail $100.
REWARD 941-485-6019


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3090 LOST & FOUND

LOST WHITE Minature Schnau-
zer, FE. About 8 mos. old. Off
Chanceler & McDill, PC/NP bor-
der. Missing since Thurs., 5/7.
941- 743-3902.
STILL MISSING: CAT Black
Neutered, Clipped ear, yellow
eyes. LG REWARD 941-204-5560


4000


FINANCIAL

4010 BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES

1,500 SF TURNKEY COIN LAUN-
DRY available! Commodore Real-
ty, Inc. 941-485-6246

4080 LOANS / MORTGAGES

MORTGAGE PROBLEMS??
Lawyer Assisted
Loan Modification
keepmyhome@embarqmail.com


5000







BUSINESS SERVICES

AN OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE
may be required by the City
and/or County. Please call the
appropriate occupational licens-
ing bureau to verify.

5050 CHILD/ADULT CARE

ALL CHILDCARE
FACILITIES MUST INCLUDE,
WITH ADVERTISEMENT,
STATE OR LOCAL AGENCY
LICENSE NUMBER.
FLORIDA STATE LAW requires
all child care centers and day
care businesses to register with
the State of Florida. The Sun
Newspapers will not knowingly
accept advertising which is in
violation of the law.

5053 COMPUTER SERVICE

*1A+ COMPUTER REPAIR &
TUTOR... IN YOUR HOME
Reasonable & Prompt!
Sr. Disc. 941-615-7888
MOBILE COMPUTER repairs,
virus removal. Flat rate. Free PU
& del. Prompt! (941)-743-9787

5060 DOMESTIC
CLEANING SERVICES

CLEANING, IT'S my job, it pays
my bills. Affordable. 17 Yrs Exp.
Ref Call Marci 941-276-8979
OFFICE & HOUSECLEANING,
Windows, screens, Husband & Wife.
$12.50/hr. ea. 941-763-9424
PROF. HOUSE CLEANING 20
yrs exp. Free in home est.
dependable. Accepting new
clients. Ref. avail. Satisfaction
guaranteed. 941-979-2248.
VICKY'S CLEANING
Fair Prices, Honest job. Call for
free estimates. (941)-237-8550

5100 HOME & COMMERCIAL
IMPROVEMENT

*CONCRETE @
High Quality Low Price
Driveway, sidewalks, patios LIC. &
INS. FREE EST. 941-497-0907 or
941-780-4638
BILL'S HANDYMAN Service
Ceiling fans, lights, faucets,
drains, toilet, small jobs, etc.
941-661-8585
CARPENTER, INC. One call
does it all. Lic & ins
#RR0067689. 941-627-0657.
DAN THE HANDYMAN
Bath rm & kitchen remodels
Painting, Carpentry, Anything?
941-697-1642
DAVE'S HANDYMAN
Honest, Knowledgeable & Reli-
able. Call for all your needs, Small
or Large. 941-628-8326 Lic./Ins.

5110 LAWN/GARDEN & TREE

AN OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE
may be required by the City
and/or County. Please call the
appropriate occupational licens-
ing bureau to verify
J&B LAWN CARE Mom & Son
Reasonable rate. Wkly/Mth
941-258-0124 OR 258-2455
LITTLE JOHNS TREE & LAWN
SERVICE
Venice area
(941)-493-6022
NEW ACCOUNTS 1ST CUT FREE
eLawn Maintenance
(941)-255-3585 Lic./Ins.
SANDEFUR'STREE TRIMMING,
LANDSCAPING,
PRESSURE CLEANING &
MORE. 941-484-6042
TREMENDOUS TREE- Total tree
care. Serving SWFL since 1997 We
beat all estimates! 9414684372

5130 MOVING/HAULING

HAULING Yard & Constr
Waste. Garage Clean Out. Trash.
Call Carlton,
564-6049 OR 914-2249


5140 PAINTING/
WALLPAPERING

Act now for amazing bang for
your buck! Low odor paint avail.
Call Al 941-468-2660 .
Lic#AAA00101266 25+ Yrs
exp. Former Firefighter
BEST PRICE FOR QUALITY JOB!
Best Coast Painting
Residential/Commercial
15% Disc. Visa/mc/disc accepted
941-815-8184 AAA00101254

5155 PET CARE

DOG WALKING, PET SITTING.
LET US LOVE YOUR PET WHILE
YOU'RE AWAY! CALL DEE AT
941-497-3117, OR TOLL FREE 1-
888-688-1622


6000
a ,1


MERCHANDISE

MERCHANDISE

GARAGE SALES
6001 Arcadia
6002 Englewood
6003 Lake Suzy
6004 Nokomis
6005 North Port
6006 Pt. Charlotte
/Deep Creek
6007 Punta Gorda
6008 Rotonda
6009 Sarasota
6010 South Venice
6011 Venice
6012 Out Of Area
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
6131 Firearms
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 Restaurant
Supplies
6250 Appliances
6260 Misc. Mer-
chandise
6270 Wanted to Buy/
Trade

6001 ARCADIA AREA
GARAGE SALES

- FRI & SAT 7:30 ? 1480 SW
Addison Ave. Furniture &
plants, country items, lots of kids
stuff
O-|SAT. MON., Corner of N.
Hog Bay Ext. & Reynolds St.
HUGE Yard Sale!
D THURSDAY 9-5 148 Asbury
St. Cheap Prices! Good Bar-
gains! Everything Must Go!

6004 NOKOMIS/OSPREY
GARAGE SALES

-]SAT. 8AM-2PM, 109 &
113 Tavernier Dr. Sorrento
Cay by US 41 & Montana. House-
hold, TVs, etc. & many bargains.

6005 NORTH PORT AREA
GARAGE SALES

SAT & SUN, 9:00am-
2:00pm, 3558 Needle Ter-
race, North Port Collectibles &
more. Any questions on merchan-
dise please call 941-564-8567

6006 PT. CHARLOTTE
GARAGE SALES



FRIDAY MAY 22 & MAY 23,
8 AM 2PM 26558 BARRAN-
QUILLA AVE, DEEP CREEK
MOVING SALE!

FURNITURE,COSTUME JEW-
ELRY
BUNKBEDS, HAND TOOLS
TANK WITH OAK STAND, BABY
ITEMS, ENTERTAINMENT
CENTER..AND MORE
mTHUR-FRI-SAT, 8-2, 2433
- Beacon Dr, Furniture, house-
hold Women's clothing, costume
jewelry, tools, electronics

6007 PUNTA GORDA AREA
GARAGE SALES


6007 PUNTA GORDA AREA
GARAGE SALES

DFRI. MAY 22 9-2 ESTATE
SALE 3868 Bordeaux Dr.
Punta Gorda US 41 turn on
Madrid Blvd. 3 blocks to Bor-
deaux Dr. Fully furnished, very
nice quality: 2 bed sets, living
room & family room, TV's,
lamps, area rugs, small tables,
baker's rack, clock, arm chairs,
2 china cabinets, tea set, dining
set, recliners, easy chairs, 3
sofas, desk, bookcase, dishes,
glassware, silk plants & trees,
mirrors, pictures, books,
records, linens & kitchen. Sale
by Julie McClure Details & pix:
www.appraisals4u.biz
D-THURS thru SUN, 8-2, 705
Bimini Lane. PGI, Across
from dog park. 3 FAMILY SALE.

6008 ROTONDA AREA
GARAGE SALES

D-THURS. FRI SAT 8-4
21 SPORTSMAN PL
ENTIRE HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS
appls, furn, decor, garage items

6010 S.VENICE AREA
GARAGE SALES

D-] FRI-SAT-SUN 9-4
ALMOST FREE DOME FLEA
New booth discounts.
Next 5 Vendors $5.00 ea.
Next 10 Vendors $16.66 ea.
Store it or Sell it Low Cost
Leader 35 yrs. 941-493-6773
www.TheDomeFleaMarket.com
D-]SAT. ONLY 8AM-1PM 540
Coronado Rd. S.V. Household
goods, fishing stuff, patio furn.,
portable ice maker & much more

6011 VENICE AREA
GARAGE SALES






Suncoast Humane
Society
will have a 51% off sale on
ALL merchandise at
All 3 OF OUR THRIFT STORES:
Venice. Rialto
Shopping Center on the
Island 480-9811
NORTH PORT
NEAR SUMTER
(Open Sat loam-5pm )
876-3773
ENGLEWOOD
2670 S. Mccall Rd
681-2627
Sat. May 23rd
Venice & Englewood
9-4:30PM


: & =



ID-WED. thru SUN., 10am-
5pm, 1250 41 Bypass
South. KING SOLOMON'S TREA-
SURES. Cecile's Sheets, ETC.
Final Sale. Sewing machines.
941-493-7166

6015 FLEA MARKET


FLEA MARKET
Sarasota Municipal
Auditorium
SAT 5/23 10AM-5PM
SUN 5/24 10AM-4PM
Call (941)-954-4165

6020 AUCTIONS


ESTATE
AUCTION







Over 1,000 Estate & Jewelry
items.. 2004 Lexus ES330 fully
loaded, 12,900 miles.
BABY GRAND PIANO
Upscale Modern Furn, French
style curios, complete contents of 4
bedroom townhouse, exceptional
quality Porcelain & Figurines,
pounds of Sterling Silver jewelry,
Coins, Lladro, Hummel, vintage
Glass, ivory/Bone carvings, Huge
box collection, Book collection,
Estate bronzes, oriental, rugs, Vin-
tage Art, Paintings, Prints, Water-
colors, More Estate 14K 18K gold,
PLATINUM, sterling, amber, ivory,
bone, turquoise, stone, costume
jewelry than we have ever sold!
THIS ISA SPECIAL TWO DAY
AND MAYBE THREE DAY
ABSOLUTE ESTATE AUCTION.
See Website For Photos
www.sarasota
auction.corn

Sarasota
Auction
625 N. Trail, Nokomis
Jeff Carlson Auctioneer


AB896, AU1299
13% BP, Cash, Chk, CC
941-485-3141

VISIT THE VENICE AUCTION
EVERY THURSDAY AT 5:00PM
601 SPUR ST.
see our website for pictures
VeniceAuction.com
941-485-4964 JOE LAR-
AVIERE AB2444 AU3066
10% BP


6020 AUCTIONS

LIVE AUCTION
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20TH &
SUNDAY, MAY 24TH
KING SOLOMON'S TREASURES,
1250 US Hwy 41 Bypass, Venice.
By PJ's Hometown Auctions
Furniture, Home Decor & MORE!
Including Consignment
America's Inventory.
WEDNESDAY:
Previewing at 4:00
Bidding starts at 5:30
SUNDAY:
Previewing starts at 11:00
Bidding starts at 1:00
Col. Patty Ferraro, Auctioneer
941-244-2382
www.Disauctions.com
AB2791 AU3905
LIVE ON SITE AUCTION
SATURDAY, MAY 23RD
1922 Massachussettes Ave.
Englewood
By PJ's Hometown Auctions
Everything must go! 4 Boats,
Garage Full of Tools, Boat Parts,
Motors, Access, House Full of
Furniture & Collectibles!
Previewing at 10:30
Bidding starts at 11:30
Col. Patty Ferraro, Auctioneer
941-244-2382
www.pjsauctions.com
AB2791 AU3905

6025 ARTS AND CRAFTS

PRINT, LARGE, Thomas Kincade
print with frame, & orig. cert.
$800. (941)-743-7401

6027 DOLLS

BABY ANNABELL & Crib
Excellent Condition $20 OBO
941-268-5344
BARBIE GENEVIEVE BALLET
Dancing Doll $15 OBO
Exc Cond 941-268-5344
DOLL CLOTHES American Girl -
Handmade. Starting at $6.00
941-505-2528
DOLLS, LARGE Bi-low, $650.
AM Character Baby #560, $525.
18" Margaret O'Brian w/tagged
dress, $750. (941)-637-6474

6030 HOUSEHOLD GOODS

A FURNITURE SHOPPE M-F 10-4
1552 S. McCall Rd., Engl. Selling
Quality Used Fum. 941-473-1986
**BARGAIN BED**
Starting at Twins $160 Fulls
$200 Queen $240 King $350
Many more to choose from
(941)-875-7726
Place a photo in your
ad for only $10.00.
Dora from Port Charlotte
did and she sold her car
on the 1st phone call
from her ad!!!
Call the Sun Newspapers
Classified Dept.
@ 866-463-1638 for info
AIR PURIFIERS Slant/Fin Puri-
Clear 55. (4) BRAND NEW IN BOX
$95 all 941-769-0828
ARMOIRE, BEAUTIFUL TV
ARMOIRE. WITH lots of storage
$175.00 OBO 941423-1219
AUTO VENTVISOR "NEW" fits
Ford Ranger/Mazda P.U $20
(941)456-5630
BED, QUEEN Mattress and Box.
Brand New will sell S175. Local
941-629-5550 or 941-456-5555.
Also have KING.
BAR STOOLS (4) Whicker, Swiv-
el, w Arms & Cushions. $640
New. Sell $225 941-474-6523
BED Mattress/Box. New will sell
$100. Local 941-629-5550/941-
456-5555.
BED CRAFTMATIC Adjust.
used 2wks, $2000/obo
941-380-9486
BED TWIN adjustable, 4 months
old $600.00 obo 941-3914707
BED, TWIN, MURPHY, SPACE
SAVER. EXC. COND. $350. 941-
628-5608
BED- HIDE-A-BED with all
linens, $125/obo. (941)-627-
3210
BEDRM SET, King 4 pc. Florida
style, quality solid wood, $400
Delivered. (941)-627-0227
BEDRM SET, Queen. dresser
w/mirror, nite stand, hdboard.
$250 Delivered. (941)-627-0227
BEDROOM SET, LIKE NEW 5
pc. Queen Bedroom Set white
with teal, $400 (802) 264-9620
BEDROOM SET-3 pcs. Great
Condition $200. 941-766-0780
BEDROOM SET-5 pc. Great Con-
dition $300. 941-766-0780
BEDROOM SET. 5PC Queen,
Light colored Formica. EXC cond.
asking $475 OBO 941-426-1116
BEDROOM SET. COMPLETE,
MOVING, must sell. $450.
941-240-5235


BISTRO SET WITH SWIVEL
STOOLS. NEW-Cost $285.00
Sacrifice-$100. 941-623-9430
BREADMAKER, with instruc-
tions, WEST BEND 4, $20.00,
(810)-300-5827
BUNK BEDS TWIN. Mint cond.
Must sell. $300. 941-240-5235
BUNKBEDS TWIN, WHITE. MINT
CONDITION $200.
941-240-5235.


CARRIER, AKC Pet Carrier up to
20#, Like new, $20.00,
810-300-5827
CART, UTILITY. 4 Shelves.
Casters.Walnut color. 24"
X30.5" $25. 941-626-0095
CHAIRS 2 Rattan, cushioned
w/ottomans, exc. cond. $250
both. Delivered 941-627-0227
CHAIRS 2 Swedish recliners,
hunter green leather, like new
$500. Delivered (941)-627-0227


6030 HOUSEHOLD GOODS

CHANDELIER, Crystal, DR
Tiffany style, neutral tones. PER-
FECT $75.00 941-505-7929
CHEST, ACCENT Chest of Draw-
ers (3), Wood, $40.00, 810-300-
5827
CHINA CABINET large, medium
color wood, nice cond. needs
some TLC $65 941-769-0828
CLOTHING RACK, 2 sided
waterfall, store quality,
$50. 941-661-0658
COMFORTER SET W/PILLOWS
and shams. Orig $150.
$40. 941-244-2944.
COMFORTERS 3 QUEEN sets
good cond. $25/ea.
941-204-9251
DANSK DISHES 12 place setting
+ many acc. oven/micro proof
Mesa pattern, $200. 627-3066.
DAY BED White, w/ roll away
$500. SOFA BED Navy blue,
$200 (941)-697-1617
DAYBED with trundle and night
stand. Like new. $275.00. 941-
235-2203.
DESK, WHITE-WASHED wicker
desk & chair. 44"Wx22"dx30"H
$150.00 941-255-0679
DINETTE CHAIRS, Leather set
of 6, $180. Call 941-623-7886
DINETTE SET 48" sq rnd beval
gls top w 4 swival/tilt chairs.
Hunter green w white cushions. All
exc. cond. $200 941-698-1727
DINETTE SET, Pine color 4
chairs w/ white pad seats & Leaf
$175. 941-315-0954
DINING RM CHAIRS, PARSON
STYLE, EXCELLENT COND. 4
FOR $100. (941)-445-0514
DINING RM SET, 6 chairs, mint
cond. Laquer, tan & marble, with
hutch. $650. (941)-743-7401
DINING RM SET, solid dark oak
w/leaf & 4 chairs, exc. cond.
$300 delivered. (941)-627-0227
DINING RM table chairs, formal
$250 hutch also avail.
941-830-1307
DINING ROOM set, 6 chairs &
table pad, $200; lanai set, $150;
Sears dryer, $50; Entertainment
Center, $25. And more. (941)-
637-7232
DINING SET, white wash, rattan
w/ 4 castor chairs. Custom.
$375. Exc. Cond! 941-743-3605
DINING TABLE 2" thick beveled
glass top. $125. Church pew,
$200. 941-763-4401
DINING TABLE, Norwalk brand
Oak pedestal w/ leaf, 6chrs
DpCrk $250 obo 941-625-6842
DRESSER w/ mirror & 2 night
stands $200. Call 941-623-7886
ENT. CENTER. MOVING MUST
SELL. $150. 941-240-5235
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
FOR 32" TV Washed Oak Glass
Doors $95 OBO 941-697-8273
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
SOLID WOOD. Holds up to
50" TV. $150.00.941-485-0565
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER.
MINT COND. $150.
941-240-5235
ENTIRE CONTENTS OF Engle-
wood 1 BR condo. All exc. cond.
Buy all or some. 941-286-4259.

FILE CABINET, Wood legal/letter
size, 28x28x21. 2 drawer. $20.
941-740-1214
FIREPLACE, LIGHT oak,
$150/obo. 941-276-4652
FLATWARE, Sterling Plated
wood box, serves 8, nice
cond. $50. 941-769-0828

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FREEZER, KENMORE 14.1 cu
ft, 3 yrs old. $199.00
941-276-1585
FURNITURE: Selling contents
from Seasonal Rental. All in
very good cond. No junk.
Chairs, tables, lamps sofas,
various prices. Please call
Arlene (941)662-0961
FUTON- New was 600, wood
frame excellent mattress good
$75. 941-740-1214
HEAD & FOOTBOARD, King,
wood and pewter. $499.00
941-8754678
HEADBOARD, KING SIZE,
Bamboo like wood. ExI. Cond.
$75, OBO, 941-426-1116
HEADBOARD/FOOTBOARD
FULL, AND frame. $75.
941-240-5235
ISLAND, KITCHEN ISLAND,
STAINLESS TOP, NEVER used, very
nice, $200.00 413-774-1922
KITCHEN TABLE, PVC w/ 4
cushion chairs on castors. Cush-
ions new. $75. (941)-697-6505


LAMP SHADE, HANGING, lead-
ed and beveled glass. Photo avail-
able. $35. 941-639-0628.
LAMPS SHELL SHAPE w/ teal
base $35/pair or $20/each
*.........SOLD***********

LAMPS, 2pc. Set/Brass. 30"
w/shades. 12.5" X 17.75"
$25. pair Cell: 941-626-0095
LAMPS, TEAL LAMPS W/ brass
base, $35 for pair or $20 each.
(802) 264-9620


6030 HOUSEHOLD GOODS

LIVING rm set (7 pc), bedrm set
(8pc), ent. ctr. (5 pc), love seat, 2
chairs w/ottomans, more. (941)-
223-4045
LOFT BED W/DRAWER & desk,
inclds, both beds, med oak color,
great cond. $300. 941-876-7177
LOUNGE CHAIR pads, green,
tan, burgundy stripe, $50/set of
4. Englewood (941) 475-6829
LOVE SEAT, leather brown ex.
cond. $300. 2764652.
LOVE SEAT. BLUE & white
checked. Cream legs, like new.
$200. 941-639-7496
MATTRESS, Queen Pillow-top w/
box springs & rails. $300. Call
941-623-7886
MIRROR SET, Clock. 29x30.W
2. Side 11x14. Mirrors/EX.
$35. Cell: 941-626-0095
MURPHY BEDS, new, fullsize,
$999. Incl. matress, installation &
delivery. 941-743-2337

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ORIENTAL RUGS. $500. 1- 8' X
8' Round. 1 7.5' X 9.5' Rectan-
gle. Pics. Avail. (941)-828-0303
OVEN, BARELY USED GALLOPING
Gourmet Perfection Aire Oven. $100
new, only $20. 941-6390628.
PATIO SET 42" round table w/2
swivel rockers & 2 chairs w/pads
$150. 941-408-1936
PATIO SET, 40x66 glasstop & 6
chairs w/cushions. $100. 941-
698-0073
PYREX & TUPPERWARE. Wide
assort. Good Condition. Some
hard to find sizes. 941-628-6882
RACK, Quilt Keeper, Maple
Solid Wood. 20"x27.5" X 38.5"
$35. Cell:941-626-0095
REFRIGERATOR, White, G.E.
Side by side, water in door. Perf.
condition! $350. 417459-6021
ROCKER, Bent Wood, neutral
cushions, comfy, exc. cond. $45.
941-769-0828
SEWING MACHINE, Singer in
cabinet $45.00 941-637-6230
SEWING MACHINE/NECCHI.
1959 Super Nova w/attachments
console.$65. 941-626-0095
SHELF, 3/Hutch-Bookcase
open bottom, white wash. 46"
X30. $25. Cell: 941-626-0095
SHELVES, 2-Rattan. EX/with
wooden Frame. 29.5"x11.5"
$25. Cell: 941-626-0095
SHELVES, 4/ Bakers Rack.
Butcher Block. 52" x 22.1/4
$25. Cell: 941-626-0095
SHELVES, BRASS & GLASS
shelves (two) $50 each or $90
for pair. (802) 264-9620
SLEEPER SOFA Floral Print
great condition, $200
(802) 264-9620
SLEEPER SOFA, Queen, brand
new from Haverty's. $650 OBO.
Email for picture. tropigal@hot-
mail.com 941-214-0278
SOFA & LOVESEAT, green
leather, matching recliner, $300.
* *SOLD**
SOFA 5pc sect. Beige, 2 end
recliners & pull out sleeper. Nice
cond. $300. (941)-639-2756
SOFA BED, Quality, Cream Color,
EXC! $350.00 810-300-5827
SOFA with Queen Bed. 79"
Multi soft colors. 3 seat.
VG. $150. Cell: 941-626-0095
SOFA, LIVING ROOM SOFA
LARGE, PILLOWS, 4 YRS OLD
941-740-3008 $450.00
SOFA, SAGE GREEN microfiber
$225 and two matching recliners
$125 each 941-255-0679
SOFA, SMALL for Lanai, Wood
Frame, 2 Cushions, NICE!,
$50.00, 810-300-5827
SOFA-3PC SECTIONAL, w/2
recliners, + qn. sleeper, $850.
941-697-1570 or 941-697-6622
TABLE AND 4 chairs. Light oak,
amish made. Table has end draw-
ers. 941-639-7496. $400.
TABLE SET, Glass top coffee
w/pewter bases. $150. 941-743-
7472 or 941-268-9581
TABLE, BEAUTIFUL SOLID
WOOD game table & 4 chairs.
$450.00 941-255-0679
TABLE, COFFEE, Wood with
Small Drawer, $20.00, 810-300-
5827


TABLE, DINING ROOM TABLE
with 4 chairs. Maple. $150.00
941-626-8578
TABLE, DINING Table, 6 Chairs,
Oak, NICE! $150.00,
810-300-5827
TABLE, Dropleaf, Duncan Phife
Style Table with 6 chairs. $100.
(941)-613-2854
TABLE, ENTRY/SOFA TABLE
WITH matching wine/baker's
rack. $195 941-255-0679







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6030 HOUSEHOLD GOODS

TABLE, PATIO TABLE W/6
chairs. PVC. 36"Wx60"Lx30"H
$225.00 941-255-0679
TABLE, TV TABLE METAL &
GLASS.LIKE NEW WILL HANDLE
UP TO 50"PLASMA OR LCD COST
$225. SELL $95. 941-743-1058
TABLES, COFFEE & END, glass
tops, wrought iron faux stone.
Very nice. $60. 941-769-0828
TABLES, GLASS END TABLES
$40 each or $70 for pair
.*.......SOLD************

TABLES, Marble Cocktail, $300.
ea, Call 941-623-7886
TABLES, solid maple, Ethan
Allen. 3 for $75. 941-276-0393
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FOR MONDAY, MAY 25TH &
TUESDAY, MAY, 26TH
WILL BE FRIDAY
MAY 22ND AT 4:45PM
TV ARMOIRE LOTS OF STOR-
AGE $120.00 OBO 941-423-
1219
TV STAND BLACK 18" high w/
glass door on front, $30
(802) 264-9620
VACUUM CLEANER, Eureka
Bravo II, adjust. height, micron filter,
w/extra bags. $20. 941-697-0794
VACUUM CLEANER- Shark
w/attachments. $25. 941-575-
4254
VACUUM, Hoover Z, newer
model, bagless, used very little.
$100. 941-661-0658
WATER DISTILLER Tabletop 1
gallon and carafe. $40. 941-423-
2585.
WATERBED- QUEEN- 6 DRAW-
ER BASE-PADDED RAILS- HEATER
$45. 941-473-4194
WATERBED- QUEEN- 6 DRAW-
ERS- PADDED RAILS -HEATER-
$45. (941)473-4194

6040 TV/STEREO/RADIO

CONVERTER BOX, Digital, Mag-
navox, like new, $30, 941-505-
9315
DVR W/CARD, Dish Network, As
new condition. $25. 941-769-
0828
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER.
Oak with glass doors fits TV &
stereo. $20. 941-627-4742
ENTERTAINMENT WALL UNIT
A REAL BEAUTY $495.
941-575-8229

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TV 13 inch. $20.
941-276-4652.
TV ADMIRAL color 20" cable
ready, excellent cond, & picture
$25 941-769-0828
TV GOLDSTAR color 19" cable
ready excellent cond & picture
$25 941-769-0828
TV, 20" Apex w/ built-in DVD
player. Exc. Cond. incl. converter
coupon. $50, 941-697-0794
TV, 32" SHARP TV. Digital, w/
Remote Control. Excl. Cond.
$50 (941)456-5630
TV, 32" TOSHIBA TV
Excellent $80 OBO
941-697-8273
TV, 53" HITACHI PROJ.
WIDESCREEN. $150
(941)-621-2460
TV, JVC 56" HD +Sony DVD play-
er & surround sys. Excl cond.
Both $900 firm. (941)-764-8230
TV, MAGNOVOX 13" TV &
Remote, $40.00, 810-300-5827
TV, SANYO 32" CRT flatscreen,
converter box, antenna.
$75. takes all. 941-575-7839
VIDEO SYSTEM, MOBILE, 5"
LCD W/VCP (VCR) "NEW" $50
(941)456-5630

6060 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT

500MHz 256mb Ram 6.4gb Hd
monitor speakers Win XP $80.
OBO 941-697-4355
700MHZ, 256mb ram 10.4gb
monitor speakers cd-rw
Win XP $100. OBO 941-697-435
CASE, COMPUTER Case on
Wheels, Black Vinyl, $20.00
810-300-5827


COMPUTER w/ Plenty of pro-
grams & all in 1 printer, $500.
786-201-5008 or 941-661-6567
COMPUTER, DELL LAPTOP
Wireless, XP, 2005, Pentium M,
$200. 954-394-1370
DAVE IN-HOUSE-OFFICE com-
puter repair, set-up Serving Char-
lotte Co. 9+ years 941-629-6337
LAPTOP CARRY case, new,
made by The Club Glove. $10
941-629-8955


6060 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT

MODEMS SPRINT DSL #SP-
645R-A1-DHCP-0105. Brand NIB
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COLOR INKJET $20.
(941) 456-5630
PRINTER, BROTHER, COLOR
Inkjet, Multifunction, MFC-240C.
Excel. Cond. $25. 941-697-0794
PRINTER, HEWLETT PACKARD
DESK Jet 400 printer, $25.00
941-627-4619
PRINTER, LEXMARK COLOR
PRINTER / Fax Machine Good
Cond. $10 941456-5630
SCANNER, TWAINSCAN 600
color, NIB, Win 95 & later. $15.
941-769-0828
SCANNER, VISIONEER ONE
touch 8100 $10. (941)456-5630
WANTED WORD PROCESSOR,
CALL TED 941-485-0164

6065 CLOTHING/JEWELRY

BOYS, TODDLER 18-24 Months
Fall/Winter Clothes & Halloween
Costume. $10 941-812-9730
CLOTHES, 25+ Pieces Girls Sum-
mer 3T-5T & 2 Pairs Of Shoes 9/10
& 12. $12. 941-812-9730
CLOTHES, GIRLS Sizes 4,4T,&5
Fall/Winter & 2 Pairs Of Shoes
Both 10 1/2. $10 941-812-9730
CLOTHES, TODDLER Boys, Sum-
mer 18-24 Mos & 1 Pair Of Shoes
Size 5 1/2 $6. 941-812-9730
CLOTHING, PLUS SIZE, and
accessories for sale. New and
gently worn, from evening, dress
to casual. BEAUTIFUL WOMAN,
Corner of Tribune Blvd. and 41S,
Punta Gorda, just past Tucker's
Grade light, on right.
COSTUME complete UNCLE
SAM, excellent condition. $25.
941-769-0828
GIRLS DRESSES Handmade &
18 in doll dresses to match sz. 4-
12 $15.00 & up. 941-505-2528
JACKETS MEN'S Leather 4
Bomber, avg. cond. need clean,
$15 ea. all $40 941-7690828
PANTS, LEATHER,Ladies Sz 10,
5 pocket jean type, lined, very
exc. cond. $60. 941-769-0828
PURSES 10, Satchel, Hobo
Dooney&Bourke, Baby-Phat
$35 all 941-769-0828
SNEAKERS, WORK SNEAKERS
Men's, steel toe Brahma, 10 1/2,
NEW $10 941-769-0828
SUIT, LADIES Jessica Howard,
10 Petite, Royal Blue & black,
gorgeous $25 941-769-0828
WATCH, U/M logo, collectible
man's, new, boxed, goldtone Del-
bana. $125.00 941-639-7397

6070 ANTIQUES
COLLECTIBLES

US 17 ANTIQUE MALL 5260
Duncan Rd. (US17) 941- 347-
8044 M -S 10- 4, Sun. 11-4
ALWAYS BUYING
Sterling Silver, Quilts.
Paintings, Furniture.
NEW ENGLAND ANTIQUES
(941) 639 -9338
I BUY TOY TRAINS
Any age Any Condition
Top prices paid
(941)-426-5998
DESK, WICKER DESK, CIRCA,
1925-30. Photo available. 38x24.
$100. 941-639-0628.
LAMP, WHITE WICKER BAR
Harbour floor lamp. Circa 1920.
$300. 941-639-0628.
PORTRAIT, Dale Sr. 102/2001,
38X27, plus signed photo &
piece of car. Serious inquiries
only. $1000. 941492-7198.
VICTROLA, ANTIQUE Victrola.
Works great. $450 or trade for
mobility scooter. 941-244-2944
ROOKIE CARDS, 10 Ken Griffey
JR, graded psa 9. $250. 941
505-1663
MONOPOLY GAME "NEW"
STARWARS EPISODE 1 Collec-
tors Ed. $15. (941)456-5630
BEARS & FRIENDS, Boyd's col-
lection (boxed) 8 in all. $50. 941-
769-0227
MANTEL CLOCK, Old Ingraham
Sentinel model elec. Tambour
Gd. cond. $35. 941-423-2585.
TELEPHONE, Unusual golf bag
and clubs. About 1/2 ft. tall.
$35. 941423-2585.
DESK, Unique 1880's 2 person,
4 drawers each side. $450.00
941-4684812


FIREPLACE MANTEL, Antique
Solid Oak with bvld mirror. $300
obo 941-625-6842 Dp Crk
BOOK: Old Indian Legends,
Zitkala-Sa, 1st Ed, Signed, Illus,
Vg cond $495.00 941-639-7397
ROCKER, childs white wicker
antique. Nice! $35.00. 941-235-
2203.
MILK GLASS, 46 pieces. $100.
Details @ 417-459-6021


6070 ANTIQUES
COLLECTIBLES

Nascar Collection All makes #3,
#8, #43 Caps Flags, 1 lighted
Curio mahogany priced $20 to
$300 941-391-6440


DEPT 56 (46) Dickens Villages
NIB Paid $2600. Asking $1700.
(941)-493-8033 Venice







BOOKS, ANTIQUE, Punch, 5 Vol-
umes, years 1843, 1845, 1848,
1888, 1891. Fair to good cond.
$55/ea. (941)-637-6474

6075 FRUITS &
VEGETABLES

BLUEBERRYS
U Pick or Ready Pick
Ft Ogden. Call 863-990-6164
FRESH PEAS, Shelled or Not!
Blkeye, Conch, Zippers, Crow-
ders call Dusty (863)-781-0161

6090 MUSICAL

GUITAR LESSONS this summer
from platnium selling artist 941-
276-8483.
ORGAN, Hammond Rhythm II for
sale. $100. GREAT CONDITION.
941-474-1401
PLAYER PIANO Aolian, elec/man-
ual, 88 keys, ex. condition, plays
well, with rolls, pick up only $475.
497-5229
RECORDS 78'S, The Story of
great music, 24 Volumes. Approx
114 records. Comes with G.E.
Timeline stereo 400. $150/all.
(941)-637-6474

6095 MEDICAL

BED, CRAFTMATIC BED, FULL
SIZE $450. 941-625-6250
CHAIR, ROBOTIC massage
chair, HT100, automatic as seen
in the mall. $499 941 505-1663

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HOSPITAL BED, Power assisted,
new mattress. $350/firm. (941)-
697-9282
INVACARE PRONTO POWER-
CHAIR W/SURE STEP, VERY GOOD
COND. $1200. (941)-875-9954
LIFT CHAIR, only lyr old like
new, motorized, Reddish color.
email for pic's milo.valencic
@fpl.com, $800. 772-260-3417
MASSAGER CHAIR, Back HOME
MEDICS w/heat. Works very well
$10 941-769-0828
MASSAGING MAT, CONAIR
Body Benefits w/heat. Used once
$25 941-769-0828


POTTIE CHAIR $25,walker$10
(941)-764-6765
SCOOTER, 3 Wheel, Handicap.
$400. with ramp.
(941)-460-9265
SCOOTER, ELECTRIC Scooter
Lift- Silverstar P150. $475.
941-244-2944.
SCOOTER, PRIDE GoGo Elite
Scooter. $475. 941-244-2944.
WHEEL CHAIRS (2) full size, 1
child size, 1 adult shower chair,
$50/ea. Twin Craftomatic adj.
bed $100. All exc. (941)-698-
9968


6125 GOLF ACCESSORIES

CALLAWAY X20 irons 3-SW, 3 Big
bertha 460 woods 1,3 & 5,
Odyssey putter & Callaway golf bag.
$1000. All new. 941-743-3902
GOLF CART, rear seat & golf
club rack, fine cond. $2000.
(941)-629-3056
GOLF CLUBS, Taylor made,
$350. Call 941-623-7886
GOLF SHOES, MACGREGOR.
New. Mens 10M White. $30. 941-
423-4176
SUMMER SPECIAL 4 pass. golf
carts start @ $2195+ tax. Gulf
Carts Inc. (941)-625-7969

6128 EXERCISE / FITNESS

CROSS BOW, Complete workout
machine, $295. obo. 941-716-
3574 or 941-716-3324
GAZELLE, TONY LITTLE
PRICE: $45.00
CALL 941-627-0119
GYM SET, Wieder 1200,
cable/weight system. Like new.
$125. 941-629-2957
HOME GYM Joe Weider 2000
Club series. Multi station $125.
(941)-697-2148
HOME GYM, WElDER 1200
LIKE NEW $165.00
CALL 941-627-0119
HOME GYM, Weider Pro 9940.
Great condition. $200.00
941-575-9436
SLANT BOARD, REEBOK
PRICE: $40.00 CALL 941-627-
0119
TABLE, DYNOTRONICS PT /
TREATMENT TABLE $175 EA.
941-356-6005. LIKE New
TREADMILL, HEALTHRIDER,
Spd. Time, Incline etc. Electric
$75.00 941-484-1857
TREADMILL-HORIZON,
10 level incline, 0-10mph
$400/obo. 941-423-6411

6130 SPORTING GOODS

A COLLECTOR BUYING
Civil War, WWII Guns, Swords,
Daggers, ETC! (941)-705-5145
ARCADE & PINBALL Machines
Buying, Selling & Trading Please
call for info 863-558-0198
BED, COLEMAN VINYL AIR Bed
queen size never used sealed in
box $25.00 941-627-4619
Browning Compound Rage
Bow 70-lb w/case, 12 broad
head arrows, triggers, sights,
quiver, full set up, ex cond
$250/firm. Mohawk Canoe 14'x3'
fiberglass, 2 seats, 2 sets pad-
dles $150/firm. T-Max Nitro Truck
w/all necessities & extra tires &
parts & Monster Nitro Truck, 3hp
motor, wheelie popping w/too
many extras & parts to list for
both trucks $400/firm fo all 941-
270-6793
CASTING CHAIR PRO BASS
24in pole $35. 941-628-6251
FENDER, DOUBLE SS FENDER
holder for fenders up to 12 inch-
es in diam. $15 941-639-0628.
KAYAK: OCEAN MALIBU 2XL
tandem SOT with seats. Like new.
$485. 941-268-9811
POKER PLAYERS
WANTED HOLD-EM
VENICE AREA 504-8893
POOL TABLE 7 foot long 2 yr.
old Comes w/ sticks & balls
$150. 941-315-0954
POOL TABLE exc. condition
with ping-pong & hockey top
$300. Call 941-697-2470
POOI TABLE SPORTCRAFT full
size, wooden, very good cond.
comes w/ball & sticks $100.
(941)-629-8034
SHOES, SOCCER, BRAND new
Copa Mundial sz. 8 mens. $65
941-380-0430
STORAGE BAG FOR T-TOP
approx. 36x20in.$20.
941-628-6251
TRAMPOLINE 12' GOOD SHAPE
$100. 941-875-1045
WANT TO TRADE: Wrangler 1
per. electric golf cart for $2000
or new auto. Browning Shot gun.


6100 HEALTH/BEAUTY 6131 FIREARMS


AIR CLEANER HONEYWELL
HEPA wth extra filters $40.00.
941-6274619
LIQUID FOUNDATIONS and
misc. 9, Mary Kay. Never used.
$25. 941-423-2585.
MASSAGE CHAIR, Robotic
HT100 Black, fully automatic.
$499. 941 505-1663
STYLIST CHAIR, Professional
Hydraulic pump. Hardly used.
$150. (941)621-2460

6110 TREES & PLANTS

NURSERY PLANT STOCK for
sale $30,000 firm!
941-575-8588
ORCHI- ( ONG KONG), POICIANA.
VIBURNUM 1 GAL. CONTAINERS,
$2.75 & UP. 941-488-7291

6120 BABY ITEMS

BED, MOSES Wicker Infant Bed
& Mattress. $30.00, 810-300-
5827
CRIB LUV WHITE Jenny Lynn
type like new $75 941-474-0109
INFANT BASKET, Moses, Wicker
$40.00, 810-300-5827
MATTRESS PAD for changing
table, NEVER USED, $10.
941-875-0314
STROLLER & INFANT SEAT (No
Base) Graco Travel System. Good
Used Cond .$30 941-812-9730


45 COLT GOLD Cup pre 70
$775 Winchester 52 $725., REM-
INGTON 513 22 Target rifle,
1961, MINT. $450.
941-979-2334
AK-47, 2 30 rnd. clips, $875.,
SKS Folding Stock, 40 rnd. clip.
$675. (941)-380-4080
AK47 ROMANIAN Hi Cap Mags,
Sling Case, & Ammo, Exc. Cond.
*........ SOLD .***********

ASSAULT RIFLE MINI 14, 40 &
30 rnd mags, 6 boxes ammo,
perfect, $975. Englewood. (941)-
330-5062
CROSSBOW HORTON HUNTER
Incl. Scope, quiver, bolts, & more
Like new $450 (941)-423-0514

FLORIDA CONCEALED
Weapons Permit Class
(941)697-1885

GUNS: DAN WESSON Mod 15, 8",
.357, blue. $375. COLT TROOPER
MKIII, 4", .357. SS. $500. RUGER
GP100, 6", .357, SS, $450. RED-
HAWK, 7.5", .44, SS, $500. SUPER
REDHAWK, 9.5", .44. SS, ANIB.
$625. (941)-716-2178
RUGER MARK II .22LR autopis-
tol in box, 3clips 3800 rounds
$525 941-629-8955
S & W 38 Spl. Mod. 10 4" BBL
w/holster. $400.00. 941-235-
2203.
TAURUS JUDGE Ultra Lite
Never fired. $750. (941)-467-
4773


6132 FIREARMS ACCESSORIES

AMMO: 32 auto 71 gr FMJ
2-Full Boxes 1-Box 44 rds
$50 takes all *****SOLD*****

6135 BICYCLES/
TRICYCLES

3 WHEEL $85., Elect. scooter
12" tires $25, Man/Women's 10
speed $30. 941497-0345
BIKE 26", COASTER brakes,
good clean condition, $35.00
call 941-421-2838
BIKE MEN'S 21 spd. mtn. bike.
Hardly ridden. Must sell. $50
OBO. **SOLD**
BIKE STAND, NEW Gravity
Holds 2 bikes. $30. 941-743-
4742 or 941-268-9581
BIKE, 3 WHEEL bike. Good Con-
dition. $70
*.........SOLD***********

BIKE, DESOTO CLASSIC 3
Wheel Adult Trike. Like NEW
$225 941-4740109
BIKE, MEN'S 21 speed Murray
Good condition. $45.00. Ph:
941429-2798.
BIKE, Schwinn-Mens 10 speed
very nice!! $45. 941-637-1382
BIKE, WOMEN'S 21 spd. mtn.
bike. Still new. Must sell. $50
OBO. **SOLD**

6138 TOYS

FOOZEBALL TABLE w/ cover,
Oak $200. Call 941-623-7886
I BUY TOY TRAINS
Any age Any Condition
TOP PRICES PAID
(941)-426-5998
LEAPPAD READ ALOUD + 3Bks
$15. OBO. Exc Cond
941-268-5344
PEG PEREGO Ride-On Thomas
the Train & Tracks, new battery,
$150.00 810-300-5827
SCAMPS MY PLAYFUL Pup
Excellent Condition
$20. OBO 941-268-5344
SKATES, DISNEY Princess Tod-
dler Adjustable Skates & Knee &
Elbow Pads $5 941-812-9730
TRAIN SET: Table, Track, Trains,
Wooden Vehicles $25. OBO
*........SOLD************

TRAIN, THOMAS THE TRAIN, 3
wooden sets plus Xtra. Some
Brio. $225/OBO 941-426-1116
VCR KID TAPES, 25 TITLES
(Disney etc.) & WORKING VCR
$35. 941-769-0828

6140 PHOTOGRAPHY/
VIDEO

CAMERA, FINE Movie casette 8mm
movie camera with batteries, charger
+ case $40.00 941-6274619
CAMERA, Nikon 35MM N6006
Auto focus, reg, wide, & macro
lens. $175. 941-575-2675
DARKROOM EQUIP & BESSLER
ENLARGER. $100.00 941-255
0554
FRAME, PHOTO FRAME LCD
Digital Pandigital 128MB, 8" NEW
IN BOX, $80. 941-769-0828
HANDYCAM, SONY Video 8
recorderwith instant playback+TV
attachment $50.00 941-6274619
LENS, SUNSTAR 135 mm auto
telephoto lens. Screw mount.
$20. 941-423-2585
MOVIES, VHS MOVIES APPROX.
70 $30 all, 941-629-8955

6145 POOL/SPA/
& SUPPLIES

HOT TUB Hot Springs, 6 person,
2 yr old, incl 100 amp panel.
$8800 new; asking $4200.
(941)-223-9374
HOT TUB, 5 person, 1 yr old.
Excellent Condition. Asking
$2,000 (941)-697-2552



Clean your Pool Cage for only
$14.99. www.poolcageplus.com
SPA, TWO PERSON $3000. NEW
MUST SELL $900. PLS CALL
AND LEAVE MSG (941)-505-0673
SPAS & MORE
www.spasandmoreinc.net
FULL LINE of NEW & USED
SPAS. We buy used spas, take
trade-ins. Thank you loyal cus-
tomers for 10 yrs of service.
(941)625-6600
SWIM SPA NEVER USED,
LOADED, 3PUMPS, LITES, HTR,
ETC, WAS $17500. SACRIFICE
$8950. 5 PERSON SPA, $1995.
WARRENTY (800)-304-9943

6160 LAWN & GARDEN

BEST PREOWNED #1 Riders &
Push sales & svc used parts Buy-
Sell-Trade Save big 941-2680917
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JOHN DEERE L130, '06, 20hp,
auto, 48" cut, extras, all paper
work. $1200. 941-474-0109
LADDER EXT. 28FT. Like New
$200 obo. Call 743-6232
LAWN TRACTOR, Craftsman,
18hp 2 cyl. 44" mower, $325/
obo. (941)-575-0649


6160 LAWN & GARDEN

LAWNMOWER, 18" REEL
Incl. Catcher & Sharpening Kit
$60 (941)-423-0514
LOUNGE CHAIRS, all weather
wicker with pads, reclining. $100
/ pair. Engle. (941) 475-6829
MOWER DECK walker 42in pick-
up deck $150. OBO.
941-276-0393
MOWER, BLACK & DECKER,
ELECTRIC. LIKE NEW. $75.00
941-255-0554
MOWER, HONDA PUSH
MOWER, good condition, starts
1st try $75 OBO 941-637-1517
MOWER, RIDING Lawn Mower
Lawn Chief, 12.5hp, 39" cut, low
hours, $315.00 941-764-0218
Murray Wide Body 14 1/2 BS,
40" cut, new blades, runs like
new $400. obo 941-391-6440
RIDING & PUSH MOWER also
weed eater all run good. Priced
Right 863-990-5685
RIDING MOWER, Craftsman -
941-268-5442 or
941-623-3374
TRACTOR, RIDING LAWN TRAC-
TOR Murry Wide Body,14hp,
40"cut, $320 941-764-0218
TRACTOR, TROY-BILT 20 HP
48" cut, w 2 bag quick connect
leaf catcher, auto trans. & cruise
control. $450 **SOLD**
WALKER COMM. LAWN
TRACTOR, kohler eng. 2000hrs,
23hsp, w/44" deck. DBL set of
blades, like new. Comes w/36"
comm. Walker mower, new eng &
hand held Homelite edger used
once. $6000. firm 9414264542
WEED EATERS Several Gas,
$50/ea.
(941)-698-9968
WEEDTRIMMER/BRUSHCUT-
TER, Shindaiwa, needs carb
clean. $20. 941-629-8955
WOOD CHIPPER, Craftsman
w/owners manual, looks & runs
great $295 863-990-5685

6170 BUILDING SUPPLIES

BATHROOM VANITY, 38" W/
MARBLE TOP AND MOEN FAUCET
$85.00 941-255 0554
BATHTUB, WHIRLPOOL 71 X 42
"NEW" OFF WHITE
$400. 941-4924032
DOORS, SOLID WOOD, (3),
came from the Church. $50/ea.
obo. (941)-356-0217
TILE, 16X16 FLOOR, light grey
6 boxes each 11 sq. ft. includes
grout $40. 941-743-7090

6190 TOOLS/ MACHINERY

ANTIQUE TOOLS & chest $200.
(941)-763-4401
BAND SAW CRAFTSMAN 10"
with stand Hardly used $125.
941-474-0109
CARPET CART, $100. Call 941-
623-7886
COMPRESSOR 14 Gal. Charge
Air Pro by DeVilbis, excel.
cond. $150 941-286-5601
DRILL PRESS 8" B & D, GOOD
CONDITION $45 941-255-0048
DRILL PRESS 8" DELTA 1/4 HP
NEW 129.00 NOW $65.00
NEVER USED 941-473-7480
EXTENSION LADDER, KELLER.
16' ALUMINUM. $45.
(941)-621-2460.
EXTENSION LADDER. 24'
ALUMINUM. $100.
(941)-621-2460
EXTENSION LADDER. KELLER
ALUMINUM 24', $125.
941-621-2460.
GENERATOR 2250 WATTS
POWERMATE $175.
941-875-1045
GENERATOR 4000 WATTS
powermate. $275.
941-875-1045
GENERATOR, Outside Model,
Propane, Auto Start on Power Fail-
ure. NIB, 10 kw Start up, 7kw Con-
tinuous. $1400 901484-6506
GENERATOR, POWERBOSS H.D.
BRIGGS & STRATTON VANGUARD
13HP. $700. 941-621-2460
GRINDER, 8" BENCH GRINDER
$30 941-484-9163
GRINDER, ANGLE GRINDER,
BELT SANDER, CIR SAW ALL 3
$40 941-255-0048
HEGNER SCROLL SAW $150
941-484-9163 (SOLD)
LATHE, METAL, SMALL
southbend $475. OBO
941-276-0393
LATHE: WALKER-TURNER 9"
wood & metal lathe 40" bed $250
* *SOLD**
MITRE SAW Black & Decker
10"- exc. cond. $65. (941)505-
5747
NAIL GUN Senco ProFinish 35,
NEVER USED w/hard case &
tags. $140. 941-286-5601
PAINT SPRAYER, Airless, Elec.
Magnum X9, $200.00/OBO
941-979-8091
PORTA-POWER FOR auto body
shop many attachments $100.
941-276-0393
PRESS, 2 TON ARBOR PRESS
$40 !!!SOLD!!!


PRESSURE WASHER, EXCELL.
HONDA 5HP. 2600 PSI.
$300. 941-621-2460
RADIAL ARM SAW, 9in w/
stand, $125. Call 941-623-7886
ROOFING KIT, Bostitch roofing
gun, 2 tear off shovels & square
shovel $100 941-286-5601
ROUTER, BENCH GRINDER,
CIR SAW, ALL 3 $40 941-255-
0048


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6190 TOOLS/MACHINERY

ROUTER, DELTA ROUTER /
SHAPER MODEL 43-505 $250
941484-9163
SAW 2 man antique tree cutting
saw, 6', excellent handles &
condition $100 941-286-5601
SAW, HEGNER SCROLL SAW
$150 941-484-9163
SCAFFOLDING 48" adj. platform,
500 LB. capacity, sells @ $111,
buy now $75, 941- 285-5601
SCROLL SAW/STAND DEWALT
20" DW788 Al $350.
941474-5293
SCROLLSAW CRAFTSMAN 16"
$40.00. 941-629-9277.
SITE MARKER, KEUFFEL &
ESSER 'SITE MARKER. CASED
PLUMBOB $80 941-484-9163
STEP LADDER, 8' ALUMINUM
$20.00. (941)-621-2460.
STEP LADDER, 8' WERNER
FIBERGLASS. $50. (941)-621-
2460
TABLE SAW & DRILL PRESS,
Craftsman, $150/both. (941)-
488-7465
TABLE SAW 10" Craftsman
stand W/locking wheels xtra
blades $95 OBO 941-764-0614
TIRE CHANGER; Manual Type 8"
to Light Truck $30.00
941-979-8091
TOOLS FREE PURCHASE OVER
$25 IN HAND TOOLS, GET $10
ADDL FREE 941-255-0048
tURBOTORCH mini-acetylene
tips & reg. $50 obo 941-276-
0393

6195 FARM EQUIPMENT

TANK, POLYETHYLENE, 550
gal. Round in excellent shape.
150.00 **SOLD**

6220 OFFICE/BUSINESS
EQUIP/SUPPLIES

CHAIR TASK Chair, Black
leather, on wheels. Exc.condition.
$25.00 (941)240-2848
DESK W/ CHAIR, $60,
Call 941- 623-7886
DESK, Large prof. off white, 3X6
Perf. condition. 4 drs. Wow! $200
417459-6021
DISPLAY TABLE, $100. Call
941-623-7886
HUNDREDS OF Pre-owned desks,
files, chairs, conf tables. OFFICE
OUTFITTERS 881 E Venice Ave.,
Venice 485-7015, 800-330-9215
ROLL PAPER for Fax/Answer
machines Panasonic & Brother
exc. cond. $20 ea 941-769-0828
ROLL TOP DESK. Drexel, circa
1970's beautiful piece. $50.00.
941-627-4742

6225 RESTAURANT
SUPPLIES

CONVECTION OVEN, Air Mas-
ter, Electric, $475.00
Call, 941 875 4678

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
parakeets and cockatiels
to large parrots.and macaws.
Pam 941-815-0879
Patricia 575-7702

6232 CATS

NOTICE: Statute 585.195
states that all dogs and cats sold
in Florida must be at least eight
weeks old, have an official health
certificate and proper shots, and
be free of intestinal and external
parasites.
CATS: PLEASE HELP need home
for two small cats, very pretty
and sweet, will separate, please
Call 941-468-9757
FREE KITTENS:
12 weeks old, box trained. Call
941-766-6199.
FREE to good home. 7 mo. male
kitten. All shots, neutered, love-
able. (941)-624-2481 Moving.
PARAKEET, 3YR old large cage
w rollaway stand and acces-
sories. $50 obo (941)-474-9647
SINGLE AND LOOKING
FOR LOVE.
I am warm, cuddly & need that
special someone to foster me
until I find my fur ever home.
If you would like to learn how
to become a foster parent
please contact
EARS Animal Rescue
Sanctuary at 941-475-0636.

6233 DOGS

NOTICE: Statute 585.195
states that all dogs and cats sold
in Florida must be at least eight
weeks old, have an official health
certificate and proper shots, and
be free of intestinal and external
parasites.
BASSET HOUND PUPS, AKC &
CKC, health cert. 1st shots, M &
F. Huggable & loveable. (863)-
494-0081


BORDER COLLIE Puppy. ABC
Reg. $400. 941-624-0355 or
941-875-5253






BRUSSELS, RARE Griffons ACA,
10 wks, paper trained 1st shots.
$400/ea. (941)661-9081


6233 DOGS

COCKER SPANIEL Pup, AKC,
shots, Health Cert, 9 wks. Beauti-
ful, 1 Male $265 941-391-3844.
HAVANESE AKC 18wks,
Male & female. $1000/ea;
Days 941- 445-4176 OR
830-8606
JACK RUSSELL TERRIERS,
reg, shots, vet ck. $500,
941-637-7998
JACK RUSSELL, 1.5 yr male
Very happy & playful, some minor
defects FREE; FEMALE Jack Rus-
sell Red/White long hair Affection-
ate 3yrs old $200. MUST SELL
Call (941)416-0369.
LAB, YELLOW, free to good
home, needs lots of atten. All
shots, papers. (941)-467-4244






REDNOSE PIT BULL
PUPPIES, 8 WKS TAILS DOCKED, 2
FEMALES, IMALE 941-735-7625
SHIH-TZU, BEAUTIFUL CKC reg
FE, 1 yr., brindle & white, very
petite, $400. (941)-575-5199
YORKIE FEMALE: 4 MO OLD
SHOTS UTD, PAPERED CALL FOR
MORE INFO.$500. 941426-7861
YORKIES 10 weeks AKC, Male &
Female, HC, $450 to $500 Cash!
Beautiful Babies (863)-993-3204

6235 LIVESTOCK

PASTURE to rent. 2 miles to
Punta Gorda. 3 Acres. $100 per
horse monthly. (941)-637-0502

6250 APPLIANCES

$40 SERVICE CALL The Areas
most trusted Appliance Repair Ser-
vice, serving PC, N.P. Engl, Venice.
We can fix it' 941473-9484
AIR CLEANER, HONEYWELL
Enviracaire Portable. $25. 941-
423-4176
COFFEE MAKER PROGRAM-
MABLE 12cup w/2 ss. insulated
cups, new $20 941-629-8955
DEEP FRYER, G.E., Stainless
Steel. Seldom used. $25. 941-
423-4176
DEHUMIDIFER FRIGIDARE
NEW in box, $100 941-629-
8955
DISHWASHER WHIRLPOOL
Almond, $75 Call 941-625-0118
DISHWASHER, good condition,
black, $150.00 413-774-1922
DRYER FRIGIDARE Gallery 4
cycle, Stackable type, Exc. Cond.
$295 (941)416-5599
DRYER GAS G.E. like brand new
white $90.00 call 941-268-6426
DRYER, G.E. Heavy Duty, Good
Cond. Full Size, multi cycle.
$100.00 Cell: 941-626-0095
ELECTRIC RANGE, Hotpoint,
10 mo old, really like new, bisque
color $150. 941-830-0375

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do apply.
FRIDGE MINI, White Haier 1.7
cu. ft. 16x21x21. Like new. $50
cash only. (941)-223-2314
FRIGIDAIRE :GLASS TOP
STOVE refrig s/s wA/ice&wtr in
door. above/built-in micro. all
bisque color. 1-white frig. call for
details 239-6344790
MICROWAVE, MAGIC CHEF,
1.2 CU, $25, Call 941-625-0118
MOST WASHERS, Dryers & Fridges-
can be repaired for $65 or less. No
charge if not repaired 941- 460 -0763
OVEN, FLAVOR WAVE, w/
extender ring. Deluxe Model $50.
941-4234176
OVEN, WALL OVEN,
WHIRLPOOL, 24", GOOD condi-
tion, $150.00 413-774-1922
RANGE FRIGIDAIRE ELECTRIC
SELF-CLEANING $95.
941-661-1091
RANGE HOOD, ALMOND, $25,
Call 941-625-0118
REFRIG. KITCHENAIDE side by
side 27 cf, Whirlpool, glasstop,
self cleaning stove, Whirlpool
oven, stove, micro, bisque color,
all 3 for $900. 627-3066.
REFRIGERATOR FRIGIDAIRE
PRO-SERIES 22.6 stainless
$499.00 (941-575-9436)
REFRIGERATOR KENMORE
S/S 25CU Ice & Water in Door
$250. Call 941-625-0118
REFRIGERATOR, Kenmore side
by side. Ice & water..$200. 941-
661-7305
REFRIGERATOR, Off White.
Good Condition! $150. obo 941-
661-6567
REFRIGERATOR, STAINLESS,


FRIGIDAIRE, great condition,
$300.00 413-774-1922
WASHERS/DRYERS $139.
each or $270. Set
1 Year Warranty.
941-766-0226
WASHER & DRYER
$60 each.
sold sold sold
WASHER & DRYER Pedestals.
White. As new. $100.00 for both.
Ph: 941-429-2798.


6250 APPLIANCES

WASHER & DRYER, Whirlpool
Heavy Duty, Multi-cycle, good cond.
Both for $100. 941-625-5978
WASHER & DRYER. Miehle,
Bosch Washer $400/obo.
Whirlpool dryer, $175.
(941)-356-0217
WASHER, Kenmore Heavy Duty
Super Capacity, 3-Spd. White,
EX. $200. Cell:941-626-0095

6260 MISCELLANEOUS

FRESH FLORIDA JUMBO
SHRIMP ARRIVING NOW @
$5.50/ LB & UP FL FRESH
STONE CRAB CLAWS Lg only no
lights! $6.50/up 941-623-2100
BEVERAGE COOLER, 12V Car
holds 4 cans. $10. 941-423-
2585
CEILING FAN, 42" flush mount,
white. Brand new in box $20.
941-474-5293
DEHUMIDFIERS (3) like new,
orig. $240 ea. Sell all 3 for $225
obo or $80 each. 941-6134030
FURNITURE BLANKETS (6)
NEW $50. OBO 941474-5293
GPS, GARMIN Handheld GPS,
Oregon 400C, New
$475 941-697-8598
HOT TUB: WITH ALL ELECTRI-
CAL, 2-BAR STOOLS & STORAGE
SHED. CALL FOR MORE INFO.
239-6344790
MAIL BOX HD cast aluminum
new in box cost $125 sell $50
941-629-8955
PADDLES, 3 New aluminum boat
paddles. $8. 941-423-2585
PLAYSTATION PORTABLE WITH
EXTRAS $85 OBO 941-916-5053
SLEEPER, LEATHER 3PC Sec-
tional, Sleeper, Cream, Good
Cond. $400 OBO. 941-875-0314
TABLE ROUND, IRON, 4
CHAIRS, brown cloth seats.Ex
Cond. $275obo. 941-875-0314
TABLE, PROFESSIONAL DRAFT-
ING TABLE & chair good condi-
tion $150.00 941-575-9531
TV NEW 5" B/W WITH RADIO
AC/DC OR BATT, GOOD FOR
EMERG $20 941-255-0048

6270 WANTED TO
BUY/TRADE

A COLLECTOR BUYING Scrap Gold,
Silver, Jewelry, coins wristwatches,
pocket watches, working or not.
Knives, swords, weapons, military, fire
dept. Zipo lighters,
collectibles 941412-9391

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!
ROTATILER WANTED Cash Paid
Ig or sm working or not call 863-
990-5685


7000


TRANSPORTATION


7020 BUICK

1996 BUICK REGAL CUSTOM
V6, 3800, 4dr, auto, AC, key-
less entry w/ sec. Leather,
105k miles, Sr. owned,
garage kept. Bought new in
Sarasota Beautiful condition.
$3500 (352)-249-8059 N Port


GENE

GORMAN
TODAY'S SPECIAL!
2005 BUICK LACROSSE
CXL, ONLY 26K. Ml!
PRISTINE! $11,990.
941-639-7300
View ALL Vehicles At:
www.genegormans.com
Now you can get
pre-approved
over the phone.
Call and Save,
Sign & Drive,
It's That Simple!

7030 CADILLAC

1994 CADILLAC Eldorado,
new air, new tires, great car,
$2,500. (941)916-4594
1999 CADILLAC Catera 6 cyl,
99K miles, cold A/C $4500
(941)268-9527 Fred


7030 CADILLAC

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7040 CHEVROLET

1984 CHEVROLET Camaro,
Strong 300HP Needs some work.
$2,000, OBO (941)391-1812
1998 MALIBU, 33K orig. mi.
Auto, 4 cyl. Loaded. $4,895.
Specialty Auto Sales 347-7304


owner, GM Certified with 12
month warranty, low miles,
showroom cond.! $9,400
(941)493-5000
www.billbuckchevrolet.com



2005 CHEVY TAHOE
BLUE LOADED NAV, XTRA CLEAN
MUST SEE 800-771-1576

7050 CHRYSLER

1994 LeBaron Conv. "GTC",
45K orig. mi. V-6. $3,995. Spe-
cialty Auto Sales. 347-7304
1999 Chrysler Sebring Con-
vertible. Alloy Wheels. Custom
Sound system w/remote, 98,000
miles. Good condition $2400 or
Best offer. !!!!!!SOLD!!!!!!
1999 Chrysler Sebring LXI
Conv. 1 owner, 74K. Ithr, great
cond. $3950. 941- 979-6234 dlr
2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING
CONVT ONLY 23K MILES $9750
1-800-784-9309
2001 CHRYSLER Sebring LTD
Conv. Garage kept. 37K. Sharp.
$6,500 (941)286-1505
2004 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE
COUPE 34K $14,988
1-800-784-9309






2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA 1
owner, only 27k miles, Touring
model, leather, rear A/C, 3rd
row seats. $13,650
(941)493-5000
www.billbuckchevrolet.com

7060 DODGE

1998 DODGE NEON, no
deferred maintenance, ice cold
a/c, $2600. 941-623-7557.
2008 DODGE Avenger, 21,000
mi., white, auto., loaded,
$10,000 obo. (941)769-2111.
2008 DODGE CHARGER, black
on black, 42,000 mi. $11,500.
Call (941)769-2111.

7070 FORD



08 FORD EXPEDITION
BLK, 1 OWNER XTRA CLEAN
LOADED MUST SEE 800-771-1576
1985 FORD Mustang Conv. V6,
40K, great shape, $2,000
(941)740-0319
1994 FORD Tempo 85K
AM/FM Cassette, auto, tilt, Runs
great $595/obo **SOLD**
1999 MUSTANG COBRA SVT
Convert 27k mi., triple black, F&R
Spoilers, Fiberglass Tonneau Cover
$14,500 OBO 941-661-3556
2001 FORD TAURUS SES 23K,
gold/tan, loaded. Exc. Cond. Pri-
vate. $6800 obo. 941-485-6488



2004 FORD FOCUS
RED 1 OWNER XTRA CLEAN
LOADED LOW MI. 800771-1576



2008 FORD MUSTANG
SALEEN RED FLAG ED. BLACK
5K MILES 800-771-1576
2008 FORD MUSTANG
Shelby GT 300mi. $43,950.
(800)784-9309




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2002 CADILLA DEVILLE "" u, .redit _car '
DTS WHT2DIAMONDLOADED XTRA
CLEAN LOW MI. 800-771-1576
2003 CADILLAC SEDAN DV 7080 JEEP
57K mi., White diamond. Perfect!
$9,200. (941)-979-6234 1988 JEEP Wrangler 6 cyl.,
FWD, 4 speed, 3 seat, black, pwr
2004 SRX 5dr suv 3 row seating, brakes, pwr steering, 38" tires,
sun roof, v8 dark blue. leather,109k runs good, needs work,
miles $10,700. 941-628-1141 $2600/obo. (941)628-3133



2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE 2003 JEEP WRANGLER
BLK, NAV, LOADED 1 OWNER BLUE XTRA CLEAN 1 OWNER
XTRA CLEAN 800-771-1576 29K MILES (800)771-1576


7085 LEXUS 7148 BMW



2005 LEXUS RX330 2006 BMW X5 4.81S SILVER NAV
SILVER, ROOF LOADED XTRA 20'WH-EELS LOADED XTRA EXTRA
CLEAN, MUST SEE 800-771-1576 CLEAN (800)771-1576


2007 LEXUS IS 250 RED W/
BLACK,SUNROOF 1 OWNER
LOADED 21K MI 800-771-1576


2008 LEXUS ES 350 GREY SUN-
ROOF 1 OWNER XTRA CLEAN
14K MILES 800-771-1576

7090 LINCOLN

1991 LINCOLN EXECUTIVE
SERIES, cold air, $800.
**SOLD 1ST DAY***
1995 Lincoln Towncar, Signa-
ture series. $2800/obo. Loaded,
good cond. (941)-493-6215
1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR,
Executive Series, 66k actual mi.
Beautiful car! Must sell! REDUCED
$4,400/obo 941-626-3674

7100 MERCURY

1991 MERCURY Capri Convert-
ible 5spd Runs great Needs TLC
$500/firm (941)681-2385
1993 MERCURY COUGAR XR7,
V6, 80k mi. Garage kept. Exc.
cond. $1800. SOLD!!
1997 Mercury Grand Marquis
LS,70K. White w/white Ithr. very
clean. $4450. 941- 979-6234 dlr
2000 MERCURY Grand Mar-
quis LS 73,300 mi, always
garaged, ex condition. Looking
for good home. $6200
(941) 493-0927



2000 MERCURY GRAND
MARQUIS LS LOADED LOW MILES
1 OWNER 800-771-1576
2002 Grand Marquis LS,
leather, CD, all power, 89K, exc.
cond. $4800. **SOLD**
2009 MERCURY GRAND MAR-
QUIS LS 8K, leather, all power direct
off lease. New $30,800. Now
$19,800. Call Tony 941-356-2603

7110 OLDSMOBILE

1996 OLDS Cutlass Supreme,
1 ownr, 70K. Ma & Pa car, very
clean. $3250. 941- 979-6234 dlr
1996 OLDSMOBILE 88, V-6,
Loaded, Cold AC. $3,895. Spe-
cialty Auto Sales 941-347-7304
1997 OLDS. CUTLASS, all
power, cruise, very low mileage.
$3600. See it, drive it, buy it!
(941)-426-1479
1998 INTRIGUE GL Gold, V6,
auto, leather, CD, 50Kmi. $2950.
***SOLD***


7160 HONDA

1998 HONDA ACCORD LX,
very low mi. Always garaged. pris-
tine cond. throughout, new Miche-
lins, 30+ MPG, no disappoint-
ments. $4975. 941468-3375
1999 ( HCI AAccorJ 4 E L
pwr Irckles, pwpr lock, Ioud Muffler,
le athe eeds transmission weor
& some TLC. i ()O.
(941)429-3121
1999 HONDA Accord only $50U.
POLICE IMPOUNDS! for listings
800-366-9813 ext C862
2001 HONDA S2000
48K $15,988
1-800-784-9309
2007 HONDA ACCORD
$15,988
1-800-784-9309
2007 HONDA FIT
15K MILES $15,990
1-800-784-9309

7163 HYUNDAI

2001 HYUNDAI Accent, 5 spd.,
2 air bags, new tires & wind-
shield, $1,950 (941)421-2433

7165 INFINITI

2005 INFINITI G35
SEDAN BLACK $18,990
(800)784-9309
2005 INFINITI G37
CPE 7K MILES $34,988
(800)784-9309
2007 INFINITI G35
$26,988
(800)784-9309

7175 JAGUAR



2005 JAGUAR XJ8L WHITE,
LOADED 1 OWNER XTRA CLEAN
38K MILES (800)771-1576
2006 JAGUAR S-Type
24k, $21,988
(800)784-9309



2007 JAGUAR X-Type
SILVER, ROOF 19K MILES 1 OWNER
XTRA CLEAN (800)771-1576
2007 JAGUAR XK
23k $49,990
(800)784-9309


2009 JAGUAR XKR CONV
PORTFOLLIO 2K MILES 1 OWNER
SAVE $$$$$ (800)771-1576


7130 PONTIAC 7180MAZDA

1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4 cyl 2006 MAZDA Miata MX-5
auto, looks & runs good. 99k Convspeed, Garagrtible Kep30,000 mi, 5 Excel-
miles, Cold AC, $1750/obo sold speed, Garage Kept, Excel-
sold sold sold lent Cond., $17,500
sold sold sold (941)685-0822



2006 PONTIAC SOLSTICE
RED 1 OWNER XTRA CLEAN
25K MILES (800)771-1576


7135 SATURN

PRO-POWER
AUTO SALES
(941) 627-8822
USED SATURN SALES
PARTS & SERVICE
"THE SATURN GUYS"
97 SL2 Sedan ........ $1,695
97 SL1 Sedan........$1,795
97 SL2 Sedan..........$2,195
98 SC1 Coupe...........$2,595
01 SL1 Sedan.............$3,699
02 SL2 Sedan............$3,195
98 SC2 Coupe...........$3,495
00 SL2 Sedan............$4,595
02 SL1 Sedan............$4,695
01 SL2 Sedan............$4,795
00 SW2 Wagon .........$4,895
01 SW2 Wagon.........$5,295
04 Ion Sedan..............$5,295
All rated over 30 MPG




7136 SCION

2005 SCION TC
$12,980.
(800)784-9309

7145 ACURA

2007 ACURA MDX NAVIGATION
22K MILES $36,988
1-800-784-9309
2007 ACURA RDX
19,000 miles $27,988
1-800-784-9309

7148 BMW

2002 BMW 530i Black, new
tires, Magnificent, A must see!
149k $7950 941-468-2378



2003 BMW 330CI CONV
YELLOW AUTO LOADED XTRA
CLEAN MUST SEE (800)771-1576






2005 BMW 330CI Coupe Low
miles, leather, sunroof, loaded,
18 inch wheels, impeccable!
$21,500 (941)493-5000
www.billbuckchevrolet.com


2008 MAZDA RX8, Wht, 17K,
auto trans. w paddleshift, freestyle
drs. $17,900 941-625-3737

7190 MERCEDES

1992 190E, Very Clean Drives
well. New Brakes & Tires. 124K
mi. $3750/obo. 941-628-5709



2005 MERCEDES E55
AMG NAV ROOF EXEC COND
1 OWNER LOW MI 800-771-1576



2005 MERCEDES SL500
SILVER, LOADED,1 OWNER
XTRA CLEAN 800-771-1576






2006 Mercedes Benz ML350 -
1 owner, low miles, fact. warran-
ty, pwr moonroof, leather, AWD,
loaded. Over $47k new!
$26,800 (941)493-5000
www. billbuckchevrolet.com
2006 MERCEDES-BENZ
S500, $37,980
(800)784-9309
2007 MERCEDES C230
29K MILES $24,990
1-800-784-9309

7195 MITSUBISHI

2000 MITSUBISHI ECUPSE Great
cond. leather int., PW, runs good
$5300/obo 129358 2222503

7200 NISSAN

2001 MAXIMA SE, 68K, loaded,
pearl, leather, sunroof, exc.
shape. $7,499 (941)416-3987



2008 NISSAN TITAN SE 5.6 1
OWNER 20K MILES LOADED RED
XTRA CLEAN 800-771-1576

7205 SPORTS CARS

2003 PORSCHE 911
26K MILES $37,988
(800)784-9309


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7240 MISC. IMPORTS


2008 PORSCHE BOXTER 1979 MG MIDGET
LT ED. ORANGE DRIVERS CHOICE CONV. GREEN TAN LEATHER
EXHAUST (800)771-1576 XTRA CLEAN 800-771-1576


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from her ad!!!
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@ 866-463-1638 for info

7206 SAAB

2007 SAAB 9-3
AERO CONVT 27K $24,988
800)784-9309

7210 TOYOTA

1993 TOYOTA CELICA CONV.
BRITE RED A GRADUATION
SPECIAL. SENIOR OWNED
POWER EVERYTHING 98KMI BLUE
BOOK $4600. BUY-4 $3995.
941234-5840 OR 941-716-0486
1996 TOYOTA Camry LE, 75K
$4200. 1994 Toyota Corolla DX
59K $3800. (941) 916-0380
1999 TOYOTA SOLARA SLE,
V6, 80K, Leather, Moonroof. Like
new! $6,990 (941)380-8118
2000 TOYOTA CAMRY, loaded
48K Looks & Runs Like New,
First $6500. 317-709-1348
2003 TOYOTA Avalon XLS
Good cond. $8500.
(941)575-0433
2004 TOYOTA CAMRY
43K $10,000. VERY GOOD
COND. (941)743-4151
2005 TOYOTA RAV4
$16,990.
(800)784-9309
2006 TOYOTA 4Runner
SPORT 4X4 $23,980
(800)784-9309






2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE-
One owner, new Chevy trade-in,
power pack, CD, like new!
$13,800 (941)493-5000
www.billbuckchevrolet.com
2008 TOYOTA Prius
Hybrid 17K miles $20,990.
(800)784-9309

7220 VOLKSWAGEN

1973 VOLKSWAGEN THING,
26 mi $13,990
(800)784-9309
2006 VOLKSWAGEN
NEW GTI 25k mi $15,750
(800)784-9309
2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
$21,990
(800)784-9309






2007 VOLKSWAGON JETTA-
Only 27k miles, Auto, loaded,
factory warranty, red. $12,250
(941)493-5000
www.billbuckchevrolet.com

7230 VOLVO

1989 VOLVO 780 2 DR Coupe,
89,000 mi, 4 cyl., RWD, automat-
ic, 3 seat, AM/FM cassette/CD
player, All season tires, silver,
auto, a/c, pwr brakes, pwr locks,
pwr seats, pwr steering, pwr win,
cruise, leather, heated seats, tilt,
tinted glass, sunroof, rear defog-
ger, fog lights, Volvo BERTONE,
some work needed, $7,000, OBO
(941)586-3316


7250 ANTIQUES/
COLLECTIBLES

1973 OLDSMOBILE OMEGA
2Dr Coup, Auto, Air, 350 V8, All
Original 56K Miles. Bought Brand
New at Palm Auto, 2nd owner Pre-
fect Cond! $5000. 941-286-7239
1978 MERCURY COUGAR XR7
Strong Winsor, V8, new carb.,
radiator, exhaust. Dependable
trans. $2250 941-485-1639

7252 BUDGET BUYS

1990 HONDA CRX, Automatic,
Cold A/C. $1,450. (941)-822-
2024
1992 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
Cold AC, Runs Good Power Wind &
Door 140Kmi******SOLD*******
1994 FORD ESCORT WAGON,
94K MI. AUTO, COLD AIR $1200.
941-876-4782
1994 ISUZU Rodeo 5spd Runs
& Looks great. New tires $2000.
(941)204-8474 after 4:30pm
1997 BMW 3181S 2DR, RUNS
GOOD BODY DECENT $1100.
*SOLD**
1998 FORD Taurus $500! 1999
Toyota Camry $999! Police
Impounds from $500 For listings
800-366-9813 Ext 9427
1999 BUICK CENTURY
CUSTOM 83KM $3,300.
941-743-4151
1999 GMC SAVANA, 1 Ton,
parts vehicle, rebuilt trans.,
body, glass, int, AC, great shape.
$2499. obo. 941-356-0217
POLICE IMPOUNDS! 99 Honda
Civic $800! 99 Honda Accord
$500! Listings 800-366-9813
Ext. 3964

7260 AUTOS WANTED

M.S.B. RECYCLING
$300 for most cars
with title!
941-575-4008
ALL JUNKERS
WANTED!
TOP $$ PAID.
(941)-623-2198



Top Dollars Paid for
Cars, trucks, vansm any
cond. (941)-650-5785
CASH
FOR YOUR CAR
OR TRUCK
ANY YEAR OR MAKE
(941) 966-7111
AUTO CITY
Junk & Abandoned
VEHICLES REMOVED!!
COULD BE WORTH $$$$ 697-
7222 OR 475-9007
$$ TOP CASH $$
FOR CARS & TRUCKS.
DEAD OR ALIVE. 485-7515
WE BUY Nice. Clean
used vehicles
running or not! Call
Ernie 941-258-0970

WE BUY CARS
$300 CASH +UP
Frank 276-0204
#1 All Autos Top $$S
You call! We Haul!
(941)-627-3363
CASH FOR YOUR CAR.
RUNNING OR NOT! Honest &
Reliable! 941-286-4599
*Junk Cars Wanted*
24/7 Fair $ paid
941-286-3122, 941-623-5550


7205 SPORTS CARS


7260 AUTOS WANTED

CASH FOR CARS and trucks.
Running or not. Top $$$ Paid.
941-258-4472

7270 AUTO PARTS/
ACCESSORIES

1985 6.2 diesel cyl heads
$300/B.O. 941-875-1045
1989 DODGE VAN parts,
74,000 miles, $1.00 to $250.00
941-223-8108
AUTOMATIC BREAKING SYS-
TEM for towing vehicle. Even-
Break, $499. 941-830-8211
CYLINDER HEADS, 1985 chevy
6.2 diesel cylinder heads $300.
OBO 941-875-1045
CYLINDER HEADS, 7.3 DEISEL
$100.00 OBO 941-889-7830
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HEADERS, SBC, long tube
$40.00 941-223-8108
HITCH NEW Reese w/receiver
fits 90-99 Chevy PU or Blazer
$100. 941-626-3265
MOTOR 1990 GM Vortec, 4.3
Liter, V6, $400, 941-626-3265
REAR-END 9" FORD, On JUNK
Tires & Rims. $100. 941-830-
1130 or 773-925-1874
RUBBER MAT for Truck bed. Fits
Chev S-10 or similar pickup. $30
(941)575-7839
TIRES 2 P215/60-R16 New Fire-
stones, $100 pair,941-626-3265
TIRES 2 P215/60-R16. Like
New, Primewells, $80.00 for
both. 941-626-3265
TRAILER HITCH venture- silhou-
ette, 97-03 with wiring, $25.00
941-625-7900
TRUCK Tacoma 6' heavy fiber-
glass shell, $200; bed liner, $25.
(941)-258-0908
TRUCK TOPPER, short bed
Ranger. $75. obo.
*.........SOLD***********

WATER PUMP, MEZIERE, 5.0
FORD ELECTRIC NICE, USED
$125.00 941-623-0667
WHEELS AND TIRES Mazda
Miata. Asking $195.00 Call 941-
347-7117.

7290 VANS

1996 DODGE MINIVAN 6 cyl.,
80k miles, $4500. (941)-624-
0228 or 941-456-0668
1999 DODGE 1500 Mark III,
Low top, 64K 1 ownr mi. $4,895
Specialty Auto Sales 347-7304
1999 DODGE Caravan Sport
SE, Dual Air. Runs Good.,
$2,250, OBO (941)743-5191

7300 TRUCKS/ PICK-UPS

1989 GMC 1TON COLD AC,
New tires, Lockable work boxes
Ex. shape Ready to roll!
$3600/obo 9414684372
1996 FORD RANGER Auto, AC,
good cond. 6 cyl, PW, Good tires
3800/obo (941)-764-0345
1997 CHEVY S10 5 spd, Air,
95K. good cond. $2400.
(941)-979-6234 dlr
2000 FORD BOX TRUCK 140K
miles. Ex. shape. Ready to go to
work $5300/obo 941-468-4372
2001 FORD, $3,500/OBO
(941)467-5104
2007 CHEVY SILVERADO XTRA CAB
LOADED, NEW TIRES, LOOKS/RUNS/DRIVES
NEW, $13,500. 941-769-3475.


3LI, -iLMI, LJnlj OUk miles.
AII pow,, N.w exhaust, Cold AC,
Private ownep, Excellen condition.
Lots of Extas. Must s, $12,000
941-650-8014

2003 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT,
only 40,000 miles, Hemi
engine, bedliner & soft ton-
neau cover, showroom condi-
tion. $11,490. 941-380-8118
www.charlottecarcentral.com
11- I- AN 1111 I


2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA Ext.
Cab SR5, V8, full power, lots of
extras, 50k miles, nicest around!
$12,750 (941)493-5000
www.billbuckchevrolet.com
Place a photo in your
ad for only $10.00.
Dora from Port Charlotte
did and she sold her car
on the 1st phone call
from her ad!!!
Call the Sun Newspapers
Classified Dept.
@ 866-463-1638 for info

7305 SPORT UTILITY/
VEHICLES

2001 FORD EXPLORER XLT
loaded, leather, power, V8, 18.5
mpg, $4800 obo 941-740-1316
2001 TOYOTA RUNNER SR5,
Auto, 2WD. Great Condition.
$6,995 (941)380-8118
HYUNDAI SANTA FE, 2002, V6,
leather, automatic, power every-
thing, CD, 80,000 miles. $7,990
(941)-380-8118

7310 4 X 4'S

1999 DODGE Ram Truck,
Diesel, Ext. Cab, High miles,
$4,000 (863)990-8860

7341 TRAILER
& ACCESSORIES

2004 OPEN CAR Hauler w/
steel deck. $1,850. (941)-286-
4599
7X16 CAR Hauler / Flatbed trail-
er w/ ramps, very good condi-
tion. $750 941-391-4945
OPEN & ENCLOSED Utility
Trailers, Trailer Hitches & Wiring.
Two-Morrow's Enterprises,
941460-9700.
TRAILER 16' dual axle, side &
rear tailgates, brakes, factory
made $975/obo 941-270-1073
UTILITY TRAILERS
AT Great Prices
WEST COAST TRAILER
(941)698-9902

7360 CYCLES/MOPEDS/
SCOOTERS

1969 HONDA DREAM 305 Red,
great cond. Runs good.
$2000/obo (941)-423-3525


7300 TRUCKS/ PICK-UPS






2002 DODGE RAM 1500- 1
owner, 71K miles, V8, Auto,
A/C, Alloy Wheels, Clean!
$7,750 (941)493-5000
www.billbuckchevrolet.com
2002 NISSAN FRONTIER
4cyl, speed, low miles, new
upgraded tires looks & runs like
new. Senior owned, garaged, top-
per available, no dissapointments.
$5675. Call Bob at 941-468-3375


7360 CYCLES/MOPEDS/
SCOOTERS

1998 HONDA SHADOW 600
11,515 miles $2500 (941)-809-
5993
2001 SUZUKI MARAUDER 20K,
lots of extras, 58 hwy milage,
new back tire, chain, & sprock-
ets, $3500 obo 941-625-6275.
2002 KAWASAKI NINJA 750
exc cond, excel. gas mileage.
$3000 obo 941-627-2730
2004 Yamaha 650, V Star Clas-
sic Red & Blue, fully loaded,
garage kept, 8K miles, Ex Cond.
$4500.00 941-875-9585 or Cell
941-875-4677
2005 YAMAHA 650, V STAR
classic, many extras, garage
kept, 3K, $5000. 941-480-1362
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON
Street Bob, fully loaded,
upgraded pipes, neon lighting,
garage kept, miles under 5K,
$9,000. (941)- 6614516.
2007 SUZUKI DR200, electric
start, $3000 obo (941)-474-
7015
2008 SENG Scooter. 250cc
Like new. 1350 miles. Garaged.
$1900 obo (941)-979-9446
HELMET, full face DOT, sz med.
Like new. Pink/black frame. $50
(941)-235-1513
HONDA SHADOW 600,
2004, 6800 mi. $2500.
**SOLD 1ST DAY**
MANUALS, REPAIR MANUALS
(2) Sportster, 1970-2003 incl
XLH $25 both 941-769-0828
MOTORCYCLE JACKET, new,
black leather w/red/white trim.
Sz. Lg. $50. (941)-235-1513
MOTORCYCLE RAIN GEAR,
new, size med/large, Sterns
Ecodry. $40. (941)-235-1513
SCOOTER
Name brands 2 yr warr
Free Delivery
BOOTY SCOOTERS
850 S. River Rd.
Englewood 1-888-474-6550
RAMPS, LOADING 2-1500 Ibs.
capacity, aluminum, folding, excl.
cond. $150 ea. 941-286-5601
SCOOTER, '07, Yamaha
Majesty. 450cc, like new, 575 mi.
Garaged. $5,000.941-235-1513

7370 CAMPERS/
TRAVELTRAILERS

WANTED
Motorhomes & Campers
We'll sell it! FREE
Skip Eppers RV's
941-639-6969 Punta Gorda
31' '94 Jayco Eagle class
special order,well maintained
Large Slide out,heavy frame,
reese hitch, awning, a/c,
very clean interior, bumper
pull. $5900. 941-737-3102
Charlotte RV Center
Great selection of pre-owned
RVs! Buy Sell Trade Financing
We'll sell your RV FREE! Ask
about our marketing. Repairs -
Maintenance- Parts Body Shop
US 41 at Kings Hwy., Pt. Charlotte.
(941) 883-5555
www.CharlotteRVcenter.com
I Buy Travel Trailers, 5th Wheels
& Park Models. Pay Cash/Top
$$ Dave 813-713-3217

7380 MOTOR HOMES / RVs

1990 Toyota Odyssey Very
ood condition. All new tires.
4900 (941)-426-0997
1992 Ford Coachmen Catalina
Sport. 28ft. 52K mi. clean & ready
to go!!! $9500. **SOLD**
2007 HURRICANE 32', MH,
Ford V10, 2 slides, lo miles.
Ext. warranty. NADA book
$64,500, asking $54,500.
(941)-627-1369


SUNCOAST BOATING


7330 BOATS-POWERED

"SAVE DOLPHINS"
Donate your Boat or Auto to
support Clearwater Marine
Aquarium's marine life
rescue work. Tax Deductible.
(727)-459-7208.
14' ALUMINUM BOAT, 15 HP
Johnson, with trailer, $950 obo.
Call 941-629-4960.
14.5' 1995 BAJA BLAST JET
BOAT Very clean, FAST looks
great. Low hrs. Just serviced.
Boat trailer & all new equipment.
$3000/obo (941)-875-0152
14FT 2007 STARCRAFT
PONTOON BOAT, W/TRLR, 25HP
MERCURY EXCELLENT COND.
ASKING $8900. (239)-834-8672
17' 2001 BOAT,SEADOO
110HSP W/TRL NEEDS MOTOR
WORK $1000. 941-629-8034
17' Henry 0 Dual Console, 2002
90HP Mercury 4 stroke OB, 2008
Alum Trailer $4500. 575-2239
17' KENNER, 1993 Flats boat,
1999 Honda 45HP 4 Stroke out-
board, T Top, Engine Stand on
Cover, Fish Finder, Depth Finder,
$5000 obo (941)-493-5270.
17' KEY WEST Sportsman CC,
88hp Johnson 0/B, leaning post,
bimini, live well, trolling motor,
trailer, full boat cover. All in exc.
cond. $5500. (941)-815-0309
17' SEAHUNT 90HP Johnson,
Alum trailer, all year 2000,
$6800. (941)-698-9657


7330 BOATS-POWERED

18FT YAMAHA JETSKI BOAT
2001 310hp engine needs
rebuilt, w/trl $1500. OBO
941-286-9591


19' CAROLINA SKIFF DLX
CC, Front & rear decks
bimini. honda 4 stroke, 35hp
fresh service & new battery
Galv. trailer great cond.
$6500/obo (941)-716-6792
1975 FORMULA THUNDER-
BIRD, 26', twin engine, needs
work. New Continental trailer
included. $18,000 OBO. Call
941-586-3316.

CASH TODAY
For Your Boats & Jet Skis
(941)-268-7516
22' Hurricane Deck boat, 112
Johnson, no trlr. $3200/obo.
sold sold sold
22FT GRADY WHITE: GOOD
HULL, DECK NEEDS SOME WORK
95HP EVNRD. NEEDS FUEL
PUMP. GOOD TANDEM TRLR.
MAKE OFFER 941-484-2670 OR
941-539-8084
25' 1997 COBIA WAC, Hard
Top, 250 Yamaha, Low hrs., GPS.
Great family & fishing boat!
$10,500. obo (941)-661-6912


7330 BOATS-POWERED 7330 BOATS-POWERED


Charlotte RV & Marine
Sales & Repairs
Florida's largest indoor pre-
owned boat showroom!
Consignments wanted:
We'll sell your boat for FREE!
Full-service Repairs:
insurance claims, engine, electri-
cal, hull, trailers.
US 41 at Kings Hwy,
Port Charlotte (941) 883-5555
www.CharlotteMarine.com


CLEARANCE $ALE
New '08 Seafox
21'-25' Selection
Boat Trailers @ Dealer Cost
Great Prices & Financing.
RV World Inc of Nokomis
2110 US 41- Nokomis
941-966-7182

LIVE ON SITE AUCTION
SATURDAY, MAY 23RD
1922 Massachussettes Ave.,
Englewood
By PJ's Hometown Auctions
Everything Must Go! 4 Boats,
Garage Full of Tools, Boat Parts,
Motors, Access, House Full of
Furniture & Collectibles!
Previewing at 10:30
Bidding starts at 11:30
Col. Patty Ferraro, Auctioneer
941-244-2382
www.pjsauctions.com
AB2791 AU3905


THE CLASSIFIED
ADVERTISING DEPT.
WILL BE CLOSED
MEMORIAL DAY
MONDAY, MAY, 25TH.

EARLY DEADLINE
FOR CLASSIFIED
LINE ADS FOR
THE SUN NEWSPAPERS
CHARLOTTEE, DESOTO,
NORTH PORT &
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FOR MONDAY, MAY 25TH &
TUESDAY, MAY, 26TH
WILL BE FRIDAY
MAY 22ND AT 4:45PM
TO ADVERTISE
IN BOATER'S
BARGAINS
IN WATERLINE
CALL JILL,
941-429-3116
jilld@
sunnewspapers.net

7332 PERSONAL
WATER VEHICLES

1996 KAWASAKI 900 zxi Jet
Ski, No Eng. or Trailer, Parts only,
Gauges, Cables, shell $200
(863)491-0552
1996 YAMAHA 1100 3 Seater
New Carbs, Exc. Cond. Dbl Trailer
$3800 863-491-0552


7332 PERSONAL
WATER VEHICLES

2006 SEADOO WAKE 3 seater
155HP, Trailer, cover, Great Price
$5900 941-457-9018

SEA DOO'S (2), 3 person 05' &
02', Just serviced, New dbl trailer
$8900 obo. 941-639-2435 PGI

7333 MISC. BOATS

16' HOBIE CAT, w/trailer &
beach wheels. $800/obo. (941)-
504-9101

7334 OUTBOARD/
MARINE ENGINES

ENGINE, MERCURY 5hp out-
board, short shaft, little use, excel.
cond. $495 941-625-5962

MERCURY OB 9.8HP New Water
Pump. $485.00 941-639-7245
PARTS, EVINRUDE 15hp parts
$200. OBO sold

PARTS, JOHNSON 8hp parts
$100. OBO sold

7336 BOAT STORAGE/
DOCKING

DEEP WATER BOAT SLIPS
Englewood 25-60' $9FT/MO.
941-270-1449


7338 MARINE SUPPLY
& EQUIP.

DAVITS, WITH pole mounts,
2000 lb ea. with spreader
bar. $475. Both 941-575-6456

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PROPS 17"x17"x1.25" bronze,
used, $350/set. Located in
Englewood, cell (727)-698-8915


7339 CANOES/KAYAKS

16'9" OLD TOWN CANOE
2 Seats. Adj Backrests
$410. 941-639-8008

2008 AQUAMAX 8 ft inflatable
model. $400 obo
(941)-276-5977


7380 MOTOR HOMES / RVs


APRIL CLEARANCE
Clean Motorhomes
Gas or Diesel
Priced To Sell
Financing Available
RV World Inc of Nokomis
2110 US 41, Nokomis
941-966-2182

Body*Service*Parts
40 Service Bays
Good Service/Fair Prices
RV World Inc of Nokomis
2110 US 41- Nokomis
941-966-2182

CAMPING MEMBERSHIP
Lenore N.C., Beautiful 5 star
resort in Mts./Western part of
N.C. $500. obo (941)-575-6792

Platinum Clearance
08-09 Models Save$$$$$$
Many Models- Gas or Diesel
Great Prices- Great Financing.
Used from $49,900.
Lets Deal Today!
RV World Inc of Nokomis
2110 US 41- Nokomis
941-966-7182

RV'S WANTED
Cash or Consigned
We're the Best
Come see why!
Call: Mark
RV World Inc of Nokomis
2110 US 41 Nokomis 941-
966-7182

SATURN TOW-CARS.
12 to choose from.
Blue-Ox tow hitches.
PRO-POWER AUTO SALES
(941) 627-8822 P.C.

7381 RV STORAGE

OUTSIDE STORAGE
$25/MONTH & UP
(941)-833-2200

7382 RV/Camper Parts

Non Bind. Falcon 2 Towbar,
$250; Brake Betty, $250; Bike
Rack, $25. (941)-400-0418


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* Reliability &
Honesty
Iam your girl.
Weekly, bi weekly,
monthly. Residential,
move in-, move out,
small office buildings.
10 yrs. exp. Excellent
references. Pet friendly.
Free estimate
941-256-6890


Barbie's
Cleaning
Service
Call Today N
For Your
Free
In Home Estimate!


941.876.4376
941-524-3453


"WHERE
IT'S NOTA
JOB, IT'S A
PASSION"


CleanTime
SERVICES, LLC
* Dependable
* Meticulous
* Professional
* Insured
& Bonded
When It's Time
To Clean...
Call CleanTime!
www.CleanTime-Services.com
941-320-0023


Nancy's
Cleaning
Service
*Specializing in
*House Cleaning
*General Cleaning
*Moving Cleaning
*Windows & More!
Free Estimates
Call
941270 0271


"The
Cleaning
Service"
Weekly
Bi-Weekly
Monthly
"We Do Windows!"
Move-In/Move-Out
941-467-2023
Lic/lns. References
Avail


KLEEN BEE
GENERAL
CLEANING
SERVICES
Like a nice clean home
but don't have
the time?
Honest, reliable
reasonable rates.
Quality Service
Chantelle
941)-429-8589


ELAINE'S
CLEANING
SERVICE
Now accepting new accounts
Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly
Commercial & Residential

No job too big or Small
Just give me a call
(941) 876-4169


AFFORDABIS
S COMPUTER & LAPTOP REPAIR
mCOmPUTI *,Sell Used Computers,
'SPrinters & Laptops.
Virus and Spyware
AVAAB 7 DAYS
cETID Removal
Repairs, Upgrades, Tune Ups, Etc.
We Fix All Brands of Computers
941.764.3400 941.276.5011
S 2270-FTaniani TraiL Port Chariotte a


Jim Walker's
Mobile Computer
Repair
Repairs
Upgrades
, $79 Virus Removal:
- & Clean-Up
S--I

941
743-9787


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5?lF br details
Fst~keks'
941-921-7552
941-625-71 44
www.fastteksmcom


BILL
JACOBSEN
ENTERPRISES
Driveways
Pavers
Sidewalks
Patios
Utility Pads
Culverts
Bobcat Service
No Job Too Big Or Small
941-391-0694


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HIGH QUALITY LOW PRICE
* Driveways
* Patios
* Sidewalks j
* Slabs MIKE-'

Free Est.. Since 1984 Ins.
94-9700 9170438A


SCHULTE
CONCRETE
Specializing in
Walks & Drives,
Foundations & Pool
Decks, Flocrete
No Job Too Small
J.D. Schulte
941-493-1803
Cell
941-416-3092
Since 1978


HERCULES
CURBING &
LANDSCAPING
Starting at
$1.85 ft.
No Minimum Required
Rock, Mulch
Free Estimates
941-286-5228
941-627-4649
Lic. Ins.


& LA
Pae riea Pesr0 Cenn
& Re-Sealing~
May tyesan clos o hosefrm
Cal fo RE stmt
0MMMMMMS


Prefab Curbing
Available All Sizes & Colors
In stock OR will make
Your Design or Shape
J A Lynch Nursery
Imono WWM


1191 Kings Hwy
941-627-0491


Krauth Construction

* Custom Homes
* Additions
* Detached Garages
* Remodeling Decks
Lic. & Ins. #CRC1327458

941-809-0473


TEDDY'S
HANDYMAN &
REMODELING,
Inc.
No Job Too Big
or Too Small!
(941) 629-4966
Licensed & Insured
CRC 1327653


SB.
CONRATOS

BelleTerr


AFFORDABLE
PRESSURE
CLEANING
& DETAILING
Quality Work at a
Reasonable Rate!
Uc & Insured
Cars, Boats, RVs,
Campers &
Mobile Homes
WE COME TO YOU!
941-237-1822


SHOULD BE CLEANED YEARLY!
DON'T BE A
FIRE HAZARD STATISTIC
FOR OUR LOWEST PRICES
CALL
ROGER FRECHETTE, SR.
"THE Go To Guy"
HANDYMAN SERVICES
941 (HELP!)
429-9791
941
661-2020
LIC/INS


Remodeling Lic. & Insured Drywall Repairs
Water Damage RX0066623 Specialty Textures
Restoration Also Change of Textures
I New Construction


D RaY.WALL f&
INTING
Painting
*Texturing
*Ceiling Repair
Water Damage & Repair
497-1313
Licensed & Insured
Lic.#RX00646598


DON SPITTLER DRYWALL, LLC.
Offering Excellence And Dependability In
Drywall Repair
Phone (941) 764-1569


Fair Prices
Quality Workmanship
Guaranteed


Free Estimates
Over 25 Yrs.
Experience in
Charlotte County


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HARBOR VIEW
ELECTRIC
* Residential Service
" New Construction
* Generators
* Inspections
* Panel Change Outs
* FREE ESTIMATES
Lic.: ES12000512
For Prompt Call Back
Call
941-627-4068


Mike Schnell
Electrical
Maintenance
Service Inc.
Residential & Commercial
"All Your Electrical Needs"
Service Upgrades
Lic.#ER13012824
941.697-5726


Matt's
Electric
Inc.
$1000- 200 Amp
Service Changes
$50 Service Call
24 Yrs. Exp.
Comm. & Res.
(941) 769-6515
-ic. ER13013345 & Ins


Event Specialists
,"SpotLight" DJ
& Entertainment
Wedding Receptions
Clubhouse
Corporate '
Graduation wwm

(941) 400-3090
Gil & Rhonda Nalley
"Chamber of Commerce'


MARK'S WHOLESALE
CARPET
18" Tile .790 sq. ft.
13: Tile .590 sq. ft.




2270 Tamiami Trail, PC
941-764-0388


JUMBO SUBS







2270 Tamiami Trail, PC
941-624-4102


O a5
shing


FINE FURNITURE &
ANTIQUES GOLD LEAF
*CANE RUSH RATTAN
2078 17th Street
Sarasota, FL 34237

(941)296-5427


An Occupational
License may
be required by
the city and/
or county.
Please call for
the appropriate
Occupational
Licensing
Bureau to verify.


Aloha Coastil, I nc.
A Fanilture Reshraitin Co.
oqr 30 M. Efeusm
46cilihz4Ag in...
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Hook Morril
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"If We


Can't Fix It, It Ain't Broke!"


KENDALL


PRECISION MACHINE
6601 Taylor Rd., Punta Gorda, FL
(941) 575-8188
Fax (941) 575-0130
Since 1992


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* Gutter Cleaning Polly Pebble Sealing Pressure Cleaning
*Roof Coating Plumbing Fixtures Mobile Home Repair
Drywall Repair Int/Ext. Painting Electrical Fitures
Gutter Cleaning Rotten Wood Repairs Dryer Vent Cleaning
Venice Native

941.485.2172


Mike's Handyman &
Painting Service, Inc.
Commercial/Residential
STrim Carpentry
*Windows & Doors
* Plumbing & Electrical Fixtures
* Kitchen & Bath Remodel
* Pressure Cleaning
* Roof Coatings
SDry Wall
* Painting Ext/Int
Mike Harrison
Owner/Operator/Lic. & Ins.
941-539-7289


SERVICE
Blinds
Paint
Screens
Garage Screen
SHurricane
Panels
Shower Tiles


941-2559843
;36yrs Lic/Ins


Dave Beck
The Handyman, .c
Kitchen & Bath
Countertops
Drywall
Texturing/Painting
Ceramic Tile
Aluminum Screens
941-766-1767
CRC 1327942
Licensed & Insured
Member BBB


HANDYMAN
*Painting
Pressure
Washing
and Much More!
Over 30 Years
Experience &
Satisfied
Customers
493-6736
Lic. & Fully Insured
Call For FREE Estimate


J& K
HANDYMAN
* Driveway Repair
* Chimney Repair
& Cleaning
* Stucco & Brick Work
* Fences -Carpentry
SRoofing
House Painting
* Window Caulking
* Pressure Washing

941,928.1883


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I fix things
Reliable A
*Quiet
Years of i'
experience


[UiitoiM


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A Carpenter
Around
the House
Interior/Exterior
Remodel & Finish Work
Cabinet, Door & Window
Installations
Full Handyman Services
James M. Okell
941-270-1693
A Registered FL Co. Since 1993
Licensed/Insured


James Kildutt
Retired N.J.
Police Chief
Weekly
Home Checks
LOW RATES
Many Services:
Including storm shutter
placement and removal
Office 941-488-5949
Cell 941-456-8047
Lic/Bonded


I DO IT ALL W
JUST ONE CA
Bathroom & Kiit
Remodels
, Painting
SCarpentry
' Anything?
.941-697-U


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License may
be required by
the city and/
or county.
Please call for
the appropriate
Occupational
Licensing
Bureau to verify.


SINC.Y
Retired Northern Custon
Builder at your service.
Tired Of
High Costs,
Poor Quality?
Call Blaine:
941-662-0266


Full explanation w/free
estimates Quality interior/ext.
work w/references Prompt
completion w/guarantee
License & Insured


A 1 HUUSE
WATCHING
Protect your most
valued investment
for as little as
$29.00 per month.
We perform 12 point check
including HVAC operation, Storm
Damage & Pool/Spa operations.
Services available from 1-12
months according to your needs.
(941) 223.7786
Pool Cleaning Service
also offered.
ASK FOR A QUOTE!


The State of
Florida Requires
all Contractors
to be Registered
or Certified.
Be Advised to
Check License
Number with the
State by Calling
1-850-487-1395
or on the Web at
nyfloridalicense.com


WANTED!
DEAD OR ALIVE,
INC.
WE BUY ALL!!

Cars, Trucks, Vans
& SUV's

FREE PICK UP
7 Days a Week
941-204-5144
PORT CHARLOTTE


HANDYMAN



All your odds & ends!
FAIR PRICE,
DEPENDABILITY
NO MONEY
UP FRONT!
Licensed & Insured
941-740-0451







Dave Beck
The Handyman,
LLC
Kitchen &
Bath Remodels
Ceramic Tile
941-766-1767
CRC 1327942
Licensed & Insured
Member BBB


From small home
repairs to full
remodeling.
Free Design
Consulting
Below Competitor
Pricing
941-237-1771
941-296-5138


Kitchen & Bath
On The Isle
A DIVISION OF DUYN CONSTRUCTION LLC
NEED IDEAS?
COME WORK WITH US
* Complete Kitchen & Bath Showroom
* Kitchen & Bath Design
* Replace or Upgrade Kitchens & Bath

488-2284
113 E. Milan Ave.-Venice, FL


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"WE CAN DO
ANYTHING!!"
* Tree, Lot & Vegetation,
Mulching
Tree, Stump Removal
& Grinding
Selective Clearina


TREMENDOUS
TREE
* Total Tree Care
* Landscaping
* Installation
* Design

Serving SWFL since 1997
We Will Not Be Undersold!
941-468-4372


* Yard
Cleanup
* Pruning-.
* Weeding
* Mulching
Honest Reliable
Reasonable Rates
JIM 416-3030
VENICE -
JACARANDA


Florida
Lawncare
Response in 30 min or less
Free Estimates
941-237-1728
Complete Maintenance
Now Accepting new Accounts
Per Cut (or)
Annual
Venice, North Port, Nokomis


Basic Landscaping
*All Phases Lawn & Tree Service
Bobcat service Irrigation -Landscape Design
*Dumpster Service *Custom Curbing -Sod
Haven't seen or heard from
your lawn service lately?
-Jc & Maybe it's time for a change.
sured Please support our troops.
VISA & MC P.*.
ACCEPTED 504-3307
Franklin
496.1494


*1st in the Area
to Provide
Lawn Painting!*
*Providing
Lawn Care at
Low Prices!*


CLEAN CUT
LAWN SERVICE
* Affordable &
Dependable
* Per Cut or Monthly
* Pressure Washing
* Painting
* 14 Years Experience
(941) 258-8288
S Lic / Ins
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His & Hers
Lawn Care
Maintenance
*Odd Jobs
Mowing
Shrub Trimming
Mulch
Licensed & Insured

941-429-0829


KURBING
Curbing
starting at
$2.00 a ft.
Some restrictions apply
"Welcome Back
Snowbirds"


3 MONTHS
FREE!




O'Neill's Lawn
Service
Serving Venice
& Nokomis
941-488-9500


The State of
Florida Requires
all Contractors
to be Registered
or Certified.
Be Advised to
Check License
Number with the
State by Calling
1-850-487-1395
or on the Web at
myfloridalicense.corr


*Venice Mowing
*North Port Mulch
*Pt. Stone
Charlotte Design
SEnglewood Installation
* Rotonda Trees
Gulf Cove Shrubs
& S.G.C Lawns
Locally Owned & Operated
Great Equipment
Great Work Ethic
Satisfied Customers
FREE ESTIMATES.
941-426-7844
Lic. Ins.


au's Lawncare
and
Landscaping
Satisfaction Guaranteed!
Full Lawn and
Garden Maintenance
*FREE MONTH FOR
NEW REGULAR
MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMERS*
Tree Trimming,
Fertilizing, Mulching &
Clean Up's
941-650-5329
W Lic. & Ins. aI|


Daniel
Hazeltine's
Lawn
Maintenance
Commercial &
Residential
Temporary or
Long Term Service
(941) 624-4799


"Certified and Bonded"'
Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, & North Port
Dennis Schnepp 23310 Swallow Ave.
(941) 467-6060 Port Charlotte, FL 33954


BARNES BROTHERS
MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLERS
TIE DOWNS PLUMBING RELEVELS SIDING *
BOTTOM BOARDS SKIRTING REPAIRS NEW
& USED HOME MOVES TRANSPORTING
JIM BARNES-CELL 305-807-2049


State Lic# IH0000727


PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA


Moving &
Delivery
Honest, Reliable,
Courteous,
Very Low Rates
15 yrs. Experience
Lic. & Ins.
941-237-1823
FL. MoverReg.No.IM1647


Larry's Paintinq
SAnd
Walloaper
(941) 228.6747
FREE ESTIMATES
No Job Too Small
Northeast
Workmanship and
Reasonable Prices
Fully Licensed
and Insured


"BEST PRICE FOR Your business or Alexander's
QUALITY JOB" service for only Painting Etc.
Residential/Commercialear Pro Interior/Ext
New Construction D 25 yive/GarPro Interior/Ext
*Custom Home/Repaints Pressure Wasive/Gara ir
Inri+or, Exterior ^Pressure Wash/Repair
SInterior Exterior Area covered includes Remove/Install
Pressure Washing Venice, Pt. Charlotte, Pre-Rent/Sale Spec.
Lic/Insured Free Estimates Englewood, North Port Free Est, Ref, Lic, Ins
It % I; nmUT Punta Gorda & Arcadia ree , ns
6 e 941-496-9131
94-t A5-8184 o or A
Lic#AAA00101254 941-223-0941


Interior/Exterior
Painting
Mobile home
roof coating
SPECIALIZING IN
Mobile Home Repaint.
Serving Venice &
North Port for 30 years
Free estimates.
Call Randy Gonyer
@ (941) 492-9053
Lic. & Insured


with
10% OFF coupon


The State of
Florida Requires
all Contractors
to be Registered
or Certified.
Be Advised to
Check License
Number with the
State by Calling
1-850-487-1395
or on the Web at
myfloridalicense.com


A & M Quality
Painting
Interior &
Exterior Specialists
Also Pressure Washing
* Free Estimates M
* Full Insured
and Licensed
* 25 Yrs. Experience

697-8620


An Occupational
License may
be required by
the city and/
or county.
Please call for
the appropriate
Occupational
Licensing
Bureau to verify.


Interior/Exterior
CUSTOM
PAINTING
Reasonable Rates
Interior is My Specialty
* Pressure Cleaning
* Concrete Staining
Any surface, any color
JAMES D. ROOT
488-3112
local Owner/Operator Since 1984
Venice Area Only
Licensed & Insured


"SEASONED PAINTER"
Zero VOC, low odor,
silica free
paint available.
Call Al @
941-468-2660
Former Firefighter
Lic. in Pt. Charlotte and
Sarasota County
#AAA00101266
25+ Years Experience


ProTek Plumbing
& Drain Specialists
DO YOU HAVE SLOW DRAINS???
"WE OFFER COMPLETE ROOTER SERVICES"


"ALL YOUR
PLUMBING
REPAIR NEEDS"
License# CFC057933


475-3949 or 575-7324


Steve Fox
Plumbing, LLC


941-235-1321
941-380-0147

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Lic#RF11067271


FULL SERVICE
PLUMBING
* Slab & Wall Leaks
* Repipes One Call .
* Replace & Repairs Ooes It
* Backflow All g
* Remodels

423-3058


State Certified Precision Plumbing
Master Plumber and Leak Detection


V-19


Enhance The Look & Value
Of Your Investment.
* Pool deck renovations
* Driveway designs
* Garage floors
* Patio's
* and more
* Licensed & Insured
* Sr. Discounts


Lie. & Ins.
CFC1427378


CLEAR BLUE

POOL SERVICE





Bob
626-7353
clearbluepools@comcast.nel


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B&L Concrete Services
Specializing in Complete Pool Packages


A s
U iPoolstriga
0 aintenance
Agreements "8153014


Resurfacing
10% OFF
With This Ad
Epres 3/31/09

Lic#RP252555094


IERLLI "
AFFORDABLE
PRESSURE ,
CLEANING
DETAILING
Quality Work at a
Reasonable Rate!
Lic. & Insured
Driveways
Roofs
Exteriors
Pool Desks Cages
941-237-1822


Jenkins
Home
Improvement
Pressure Washing
* Driveways
* Pool Decks & Cages
* Soffit & Fascia
* Repairs
* Painting
Owner-Operated
941-497-2728
Lic/Ins


VENICE
PRESSURE
CLEANING
"TILE ROOF
SPECIALISTS"
"Also House Painting
& Roof Coating"
497-2493
Same Cleaning
Since 1984
Associations Welcome!
Lic./Insured Free Est.


Bailey's
PRESSURE CLEANING
Exterior/Interior Painting
Soffit, Fascia & Siding
Repair
NEVER CLEAN INSIDE
OF GUTTERS AGAIN!
GUTTER REPAIR
Lifetime Venice Resident
941-497-1736
Licensed & Insured in Sarasota,
North Port and Charlotte County
CHAMBER MEMBER


ENGLEWOOD
RESCREENING
Lanais -
Entryways
Specializing in Smaller Job
Rescreening & Handyman
15 Years Exp.
Servicing Rotonda, Cape
Haze & Englewood areas
941-697-3613


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Landscaping Service
"A (ut Above The Rest"
By the (ut or Monthly
Best Service & Prices
Property Management
Pressure Washing
Handyman
Mowing/Trimming
Planting /Weeding
258-8175
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Affordable
Screening
Rescreen and Repairs
Pool Cages,
Lanais,Entrys,
Vinyl Windows,
Garage Sliders,
Vinyl Sliders and
Stackers
FREE ESTIMATES
ALL WORK GUARANTEED
941-474-1200
941-697-5900


Randy Haskett
Screening
Licensed & Full Insured
25 yrs. of experience
SPECIALIZING IN
RESCREENING
POOL CAGES
& LANAIS
Also Repairs, Entryways,
Garage, Sliders
No Job Too Small
809-1171


RON BUDA'S
RESCREENING
* Custom Entries
* Cages
* Lanais
* Garage Sliders Installed
Serving Rotonda
& Englewood
(Since 1986)
(Lic JlIns.)
941-697-6234


Family Owned & Operated
*Pool cages
*Lanais
*Gntryways
*Garage Sliders
Honest, DependablE,
Quality SErvice
References Available.
FREE ESTIMATES
Licensed & Insured.
941 -915-7793
or 493-4570


The State of
Florida Requires
all Contractors
to be Registered
or Certified.
Be Advised to
Check License
Number with the
State by Calling
1-850-487-1395
or on the Web at
nyfloridalicense.com


James Weaver
Roofing
Family
Owned &
Operated
Since 1984
426-8946
Free Estimates
Metal, shingles, flat roofs.
Replace & Repair
Lic#CCC1325995


A-1 COATINGS
BOND CONTRACTORS, INC.
Water Proofing Roof Coatings
Why Replace it! Save it and Save $!
12 Yr Warranty Extends Preserves & Rejuvenates Roof Life
Increases Wind Protection -Mildew Resistant
Any Color *Even Clear -R-24 R-Valve -Shingles
Built Up -Tile -Foam -Polyester -Metal Flat Roofs & More
426-9354 496-8316 800-221.6751
Lic# CCC058170

10% Discount n


ENGLEWOOD
ROOFING
Since 1975


NEW ROOFS
RE-ROOFS -REPAIRS
Commercial & Residential
State Lic.#CCC 1325679
Re-roofs Are Our Specialty
Bus: 941-474-5487
Fax: 941-475-0799
Call Ron Call John


NEED
STUCCO WORK
Cracks, rusted bands,
remodels, additions &
new construction
GREAT PRICES &
FAST SERVICE

Breakwater
Construction
941-234-6773
CGC1508016


WATE P16
*Shingles, Slats,
Metal, Tile, Repairs
*Old Roof Removal
Our Specialty
*Full Carpentry
#CCC058184
*Free Esutmates
* Fully Insured
483-4630

.'AuthorizedI
P'r ResidentialRoln glItallW I


General Telephone
Service
* Business & Residential
Telephone Services
Formerly w/Verizon
40 Years Experience
CAT 5E/6 Computer
Networks
Jacks & Wiring
Repairs &
Troubleshooting
Business Telephone
Systems
941.918.2377
Lic. & Ins
Serving Sarasota & Charlotte Counties


Re-Roofing & Repair Specialists
LEONARD'S ROOFING, INC.
I' AuthorizedI Family owned and
RUmmloodIIN sAI operated since 1969
Shingle Single Ply
Shingle Metal
Tile Full Carpentry
Built-up Service Available

Reagan Leonard 488-7478
Lic.# RC 0066574


INSTALL/
REPAIR
PHONE & CABLE
JACKS, ETC.
Residential
Business
Retired Phone Man
(941) 625-8114
Lic. & Ins.


Jenkins
Home
Improvement
* Vinyl Aluminum
* Soffit & Fascia
* Gables
" Repairs Rescreen
" Painting
* Pressure Washing
Owner-Operated
941-497-2728
Lic/Ins


LEMON BAY TILE
"When Quality Counts"
* Convert bath tub to easy
access shower
- Handicap access shower 20x20 Porcelain
Shower repair/Replace from $3.69
SFree In-Home Shopping
SLicensed & Insured Professionally
*Owner/Install Installed
SOver 20 Years in Englewood

474-1000


The Shower Wizard
A One Time Face Lift For Your Shower
"Guaranteed Mildew Resistant"
Includes:
* Cleaning, Sanitizing,
S.- Grout Re-Do
Color Sealing,
Recaulking & More
"Service with
Pride & Professionalism"
Charlotte 941-764-0030
Sarasota 941-475-0000


An Occupational
License may
be required by
the city and/
or county.
Please call for
the appropriate
Occupational
Licensing
Bureau to verify.


CERAMIC TILE
SALES AND/OR
INSTALLATION
35 YRS EXP.
NO JOB TOO SMALL
12 yrs. In Rotonda West.
Free estimates.
Installer/Owner.
Call Jim
941-697-5948


RICH LANDERS
STUCCO, INC.
New Constriction
& Remodels
Rusted bands &
Wire Lath Repair.
Spraycrete &
Dry-wall repair.

(941)49H553







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TILE & DESIGN
INTERIOR EXTERIOR INST
QUALITY
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Let's Go! Page 2 May 2021,2009


Kim
Cool
Let's Go!
Features Editor
kcool@venicegondolier.com


For your eyes only
From one of my insider
friends over at the Walt
Disney World Resort, I
learned about a new Web site
where Florida residents can
participate in a special
drawing to win Disney
celebrations. Because Sun
readers are special, I want to
share this information with
you.
According to my friend, the
winner gets to choose the
celebration. Prizes include
overnight accommodations
and park tickets and more.
You might win a romantic
holiday for two, a family
reunion for up to 12 or a
triumph for 20. My friend said
the site, www.disneyscelebra-
tioncentral.com, is used for
promotions such as the
Celebrate your Birthday Free
ticket at Disney. Go there to
register for your free birthday
ticket and to plan special
celebrations for you, your
friends and family.
The secret to winning the
contest is to click on the blue
balloon on the left when it
appears on the first page.
Follow the link to register and
read the rules. You can register
once per month. There will be
a monthly drawing for the
grand prize, which is valued
from about $2,400 to $7,400,
depending on the celebration
selected.
You may enter once per
month through September.
Older entries remain, improv-
ing your chances.
I want to win the birthday
celebration, which includes a
one-night stay in the Cinderella
Castle suite. I have seen it and
am quite certain I could be
comfortable there. That prize
also includes a night at a
resort hotel, dinner at the
Royal Table, a special birthday
cake, three-day Park Hopper
tickets and more.


'MURDERERS' 'WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE?'
(Through May 23) May 29 June 14.
Asolo Repertory Theatre Venice Theatre
Mertz Theatre 140 W. Tampa Ave, Venice.
5555 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-488-1115.
800-361-8388 or www.asolo.org.

'WILLIE WONKAAND THE NO DOUBT
CHOCOLATE FACTORY' June 2.
(Through May 24) Ford Ampitheatre
Venice Theatre Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa.
140 W. Tampa Ave, Venice. www.livenation.com.
941-488-1115.
JON REEP
'THE DEVIL'S DISCIPLE' June 3 June 6.
(Through May 24) Visani
Asolo Repertory Theatre 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte.
Mertz Theatre 941-629-9191
5555 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
800-361-8388 or www.asolo.org. 'SOUVENIR'-A Fantasia on the

'LAUGHIN MATTERS '09' Life of Florence Foster Jenkins
(Through June 6) June 5 June 28.
Florida Studio Theatre Asolo Repertory Theatre
The Goldstein Cabaret Mertz Theatre
1241 North Palm Ave., Sarasota. 5555 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
941-366-9000. 800-361-8388 or www.asolo.org.

'THE WEDDING SINGER' "WHO'S THAT GIRL: AN EVENING
(Through June 6) WITH VALERIE SNEADE"
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre 7 LERIE NEADE
1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 7 p.m.June 6.
239-278-4422. Cultural CenterTheater
2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte.
'PERFECT MENDACITY' 941-204-0258.
(Through June 14)
Asolo Repertory Theatre CHARLIE DANIELS BAND
CookTheatre June 6.
5555 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Gates open at 5 p.m., racing starts at
800-361-8388 or www.asolo.org. 6 p.m. and The Charlie Daniels Band

'CATCH ME IF YOU CAN' will take the stage at 9 p.m.,
Charlotte Players rain or shine
May 22-24; May 28-30. Charlotte County Motorsports Park
Cultural Center Theatre 8655 Piper Road, Punta Gorda.
2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte. 239-322-LIVE or
941-625-4175. www.ticketmaster.com.

For the complete calendar:


www.http://www.sunnewspapers.net/specialPublications/letsGo.aspx
Let's Go! features events from Fort Myers to Tampa.
Let's Go! is distributed to Charlotte, DeSoto and Sarasota counties.


'PETER PAN'
June 11 -Aug. 8.
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers.
239-278-4422.

STEELY DAN/RENT PARTY
June 16.
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
13350 Edison Parkway, Fort Myers.
239-481-4849 or
www.bbmannpah.com.

'BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE'
June 24 July 12.
Lemon Bay Playhouse
96 West Dearborn St., Englewood.
941- 475-6756.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL'SALTIMBANCO'
June 25 July 5.
St. Pete Times Forum
401 Channelside Drive, Tampa.
813-287-8844 or
www.ticketmaster.com.

TOBY KEITH
June 26.
Ford Ampitheatre
Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa.
www.livenation.com.

KID ROCKAND LYNYRD SKYNYRD
June 27.
Ford Ampitheatre
Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa.
www.livenation.com.

LIVE AT THE OPRY
ED LODERAND FRIENDS
7 p.m. July 11,2 p.m. July 12.
Cultural CenterTheater, 2280 Aaron
St., Port Charlotte.
941-204-0258.


May 20-21, 2009


Let's Go! Page 2


Marie
Merchant
Entertainment
Editor
mmerchant@sun-herald.com

Take a trolley trip

WT uld you like to see
Punta Gorda is a new
way?
Sign up for the Punta Gorda
Historic Mural Society's Mural
Trolley tour beginning at 3
p.m. Tuesday.
The tour is a two and a half
hour trolley tour which will
visit the 26 murals in Punta
Gorda. Society members will
give details about the artists
and artwork.
Seats are $10 and are
available by calling the
Punta Gorda Chamber at
941-639-3720.
*00
Speaking of artwork, don't
miss former "Miss Punta
Gorda," Shirley Cassady-
Goodwin's display from 5 p.m.
to 7 p.m. Thursday at Kays-
Ponger & Uselton Funeral
Homes and Cremation Ser-
vices, 635 E. Marion Ave.,
Punta Gorda.
Enjoy wine and cheese while
looking at her watercolor
artwork display.
For more information, call
941-639-1133 or visit
www.kays-ponger.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
include the time, location, cost of tickets
and where to get them, and a
number to call for more information.






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May 20-21, 2009


Let's Go! Page 3


'Catch Me If You Can'


FEELING CRAMPED? a
Get rid of the clutter.


PROVIDED BY
THE CHARLOTTE PLAYERS
Smart, perky, and
wildly entertaining,
"Catch Me If You Can," a
comedy-mystery by
Robert Thomas will keep
you riveted to your seat.
The play is a whopper
of a whodunit that is
filled with red herrings,
violence both physical
and psychological,
potions, and an appar-
ent foolproof
murder/extortion plan.
At the end, none of
the characters turn out
to be who they've
professed to be.
"Catch Me If You Can"
is the final play in the
Charlotte Players 2008-
2009 theatrical season
and is sponsored by
South Port Square and
Sprinkles Homemade
Ice Cream and Ices.
Paula Pender, a long
time Charlotte Players
member and accom-
plished actor is direct-
ing the two act play.
"Catch Me You Can" is
a resourceful, ingenious
and amusing story that
proves to be exciting
from beginning to end.
The final 15 minutes
will reward you as any
good murder mystery
should.
One should expect
some adult humor.
Tickets are available
on-line at www.charlot-
teplayers.org or at the
Cultural Center box
office by calling 941-
625-4175 ext. 220.
Tickets are $15 for
adults and $8 for
students. Group rates
are available upon


request. Box office
hours are 10 a.m. to
3 p.m. Monday through
Friday and 11 a.m. to
2 p.m. on select
Saturday.
The Cultural Center
Theater is located at
2280 Aaron St.,
Port Charlotte.


What: 'Catch Me If You Can'
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday,
Saturday, May 28 30.
2 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Cultural Center Theater
2280 Aaron St., Port
Charlotte.
Info: 941-625-4175 ext. 220


PHOTOS BY MARIE LA BROSSE
Carl Benson as Daniel Corbin and Christina Cannell
as Elizabeth in "Catch Me If You Can:


Gary Grossman as Sidney.






ENTERTAINMENT
Let's Go! Page 4


May 20-21, 2009


Greg Gregory picked to lead Jacobites Band P


PROVIDED BY THE
JACOBITES BAND
Retired United States
navy Commander Greg
Gregory was named as
executive director of
Sarasota's Jacobite Band.
The appointment
comes just in time for
the annual Memorial
Day concert on May 24
at the Church of the
Palms, 3224 Bee Ridge
Road, Sarasota.
Having served as the
band's drum major since
2005, Gregory said he
would continue in that
post while also serving


as director. He joined
the group in 2004 and
become drum major the
following year.
"I am honored to be
asked to fill this position
with a group that is truly
one of the most diverse
pipe and drum bands
anywhere and look
forward to continuing to
contribute to the band's
success," he said. "I very
much enjoy being a
member of the Jaco-
bites, participating in
our performances,
watching our new pipers
- both kids and adults


CALENDAR EXTRAS


Poker run to
benefit museum
There will be a Poker
Run held May 30 to
benefit the Military
Heritage & Aviation
Museum. Registrations
will be at 9 a.m. at the
Black Widow Harley-
Davidson/Buell, 2224 El
Jobean Road, Port
Charlotte. The run
includes stops atVFW
Post 5690, AMVETS Post
60 and American Legion
Post 103, and ends at 2
p.m. at Harpoon Harry's
in Fishermen's Village,
1200 Retta Esplanade,
Punta Gorda. The entry
fee is $10 per person, and
extra cards cost $2 each.
There will be music and
food available at Har-
poon's. For more infor-
mation, call Rodney at
941-916-6155.


Car racing and
Charlie
Daniels Band
The Charlotte County
Motorsports Park will
play host to the Charlie
Daniels Band on June 6
at the Speedway, 8655
Piper Road, Punta Gorda.
Gates open at 5 p.m.,
racing starts at 6 p.m.
and The Charlie Daniels
Band will take the stage
at 9 p.m., rain or shine.
General admission
tickets cost $25 each and
Infield tickets cost $35
per person. Tickets are
available for purchase at
Ticket Master, by phone
at 239-322-LIVE, or at the
Charlotte County Motor-
sports Park box office.
For more information,
visit www.tdlivefl.com or
www.charlottecounty
racing.com.


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- progress and become
proficient pipers."
The Jacobites band
performs music ranging
from traditional Celtic
fare to rock, calypso,
classical, blues and
Klezmer, including
"Hava Nagila."
Members perform on
pipes, drums, guitars,
keyboard, violin, sax and
steel drum. There also is
a chorus. This diversity
is what makes the
Jacobites a truly extraor-
dinary organization. The
group provides free pipe
and drum lessons to


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people of all ages.
At the Memorial Day
concert, 8-year-old
Highland dancer
MacKenzie Grace and
11-year-old singer Maria
Wirries will be featured
performers. Wirries,
from Haiti, recently run
a talent contest at The
Players Theatre in
Sarasota. She will open
and close the concert.
Tickets for that concert
are $15 per person. For $5
discount coupons, call
941-488-2072. For
information, visit
www.jacobitesband.com.


PHOTO COURTESY OF
THE JACOBITES BAND
Greg Gregory has been
named executive director
of The Jacobites Band. He
is a retired USN Comman-
der, with 28 years of
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ENTERTAINMENT
May 20-21, 2009


Partnerships enrich the Ringling Art Museum


By KIM COOL
FEATURES EDITOR
More is the operative
word at the John and
Mable Ringling Museum
of Art.
Despite being the 20th
most valuable art muse-
um in the United States,
the Sarasota museum
regularly expands its
offers with special shows
and events.
Currently there are
three special shows to be
seen, with more on tap
and, coming in the fall,
possibly the biggest
special event in the
museum's history the
first Ringling Internation-
al Arts Festival.

Summertime shows
On display through
June 30 is Artistry from
the Polish Poster School,
which features the
graphic arts output of
Polish artists selected to
create the posters used to
promote the state-
backed circus, "Cyrk."
Twenty-one posters
designed from 1965
through 1977 are fea-
tured. The colors are bold
and brassy as circus
wagons of old, yet the
designs are somewhat
contemporary.
Continuing through
July 26 is an exhibition of
60 drawings on loan from
the Crocker Museum of
Art in Sacramento. The
subject is the nude
human body, as
expressed by such major
European artists as
Michelangelo, Bar-
tolomeo Passarotti,
Giovanni Angelo Canini,
Benvenuto Cellini's pupil
Willem van Tetrode,
Durer and others. HOw
the work of one artist
may have influenced the


work of another is an
interesting aspect of such
a show for viewers.
Picturing Eden, on
view through Aug. 2,
gives viewers a chance to
see interpretations of
paradise as painted by
artists from six different
countries. The exhibit
was organized by the
George Eastman House,
under the direction of
guest curator Deborah
Klochko, Director of the
Museum of Photographic
Arts (MoPA) in California.
Opening Saturday, May
23 and on display
through Oct. 11, is
Dangerous Women,
which features represen-
tations of women
considered to be femmes
fatales. Part of the
Ringling Collection, 12 of
the 16 works date to the
16, 17 and 18 centuries,
although the major focus
is on works of the 17th
century

Summer culture camp
The museum's Sum-
mer Culture Camp offers
four topics for the
examination of future
art aficionados. June 15-
19, from 8 a.m. to noon,
From the Mounds to the
Grounds will educate
students on what is to
be found on the grounds
of the Ringling Estate.
June 22-26, 8 a.m. to
noon, campers will
study Venetian-style
masks in the Masks and
Mischiefs camp session
at the museum.
July 13-17, campers
will tour the show,
Picturing Eden, in the
museum and then create
their own interpreta-
tions.
The final camp
session, July 20-24, will


PHOTO COURTESY OF THE
JOHN AND MABLE RINGING MUSEUM OF ART
The restored Historic Asolo Theater will be the site of
several performances during the first Ringling Interna-
tional Festival Oct. 7-11. Tickets are on sale now at the
theater's box office.


find campers studying
Myths & Monsters as
related to ancient
Greece.

Ringling International
Arts Festival
Tickets for the festival
have been selling fast
since the festival was
announced in April.
Planned in conjunc-
tion with New York's
Baryshnikov Arts Center
the festival will offer
dance, musical and
theatrical performances,
including several world
premiers, art exhibi-
tions, tours and other
special events from Oct.
7-11 on the Florida State
University cultural
campus where the
museum and its Historic
Asolo Theater are
located in Sarasota. Also
on the FSU campus are
the Cook and Mertz
Theatres within the FSU
Center for the Perform-
ing Arts, home of both
the Asolo Repertory
Company and the


FSU/Asolo Conservatory
for Actor Training.
Performing artists are
expected to come from
nearly 12 countries and
four continents.
Since May 15, patrons
have been able to
purchase ticket pack-
ages as well as single
event tickets.
Dwight Currie, Associ-
ate Director for Museum
Programs at the Ringling
Museum, is in charge of
the Ringling's part of the
event.
The Sarasota Conven-
tion & Visitor's Bureau is
the sales and marketing
organization for the
event, which is expected
to draw visitors from all
over the world.
For festival tickets, call
the Historic Asolo
Theater box office at the
Ringling Museum of Art:
941-360-7399.
The museum is
located at 5401 Bay
Shore Road, Sarasota.
For information, call
941-359-5700.


SUN PHOTO BY KIM COOL
Walkway connects the Ringling Visitor Center to the art
museum. Volunteers man golf carts which provide trans-
portation for those who prefer to ride rather than walk.









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May 20-21, 2009


John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art publishes circus book


By KIM COOL
FEATURES EDITOR
Imagine carefully
unfolding 7,000 minia-
ture chairs and then
placing them within a
large yet miniature three-
ring circus tent.
That daunting task was
performed by Janice
Tibbals, wife of Howard
Tibbals, the creator of
The Howard Bros. Circus
Model at the John and
Mable Ringling Museum
of Art in Sarasota.
Tibbals' 3,800-square-
foot miniature circus, a
lifelong project of the
Knoxville flooring
executive, was fulling
displayed for the first
time in its new home
in 2006.
Housed in the new


Tibbals Learning Center
at the museum, the
miniature circus and its
creator, Howard Tibbals,
are the subjects of the
new full-color book, "The
Circus in Miniature, the
Howard Bros. Circus
Model," published by the
John and Mable Ringling
Museum of Art in 2008.
In addition to being a
great source of informa-
tion about the days when
The Greatest Show on
Earth, the Ringling Bros.
and Barnum & Bailey
Circus traveled the
country by rail and
performed in tents, the
book is filled with
anecdotes and facts
about project Tibbals
began as a freshman at
the University of North


CALENDAR EXTRAS


'Salute to our
Troops
and Veterans'
Downtown Punta
Gorda's Gallery Walk
honors our military with
their "Salute to our Troops
and Veterans." from 5 p.m.
to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Art demonstrations and
exhibits, food and drink
samplings, live entertain-
ment are provided.
To honor the troops, 500
newly designed post cards
will be available in the
participating shops and
restaurants for guests to
sign or write notes.
Following Memorial Day,
the cards will be sent to
the troops in Iraq. The
veterans will also be
honored, and donation
boxes will be located at
some of the merchants for
the Southwest Florida
Honor Flight, which will
take 60 WW II veterans to


Washington to see their
National World War II
Memorial. The Honor
Flight committee hopes to
raise the funding neces-
sary for the trip by the fall
of this year.
There is plenty of free
parking downtown and
Gallery Walk maps are
available in the shops. For
more information, call
941-505-1915.

Memorial Day
service
A Memorial Day service
sponsored by American
Legion Post 254 will be
held at 11 a.m. Monday
at Veterans Park, next to
the North Port Library.
Everyone is welcome
to attend.
The invocation will be
said by Rich Betrosian,
post chaplain. VFW Post
8203 Flag Honor Guard


Carolina and continues
to this day.
In the book, readers
will learn why the
miniature circus was not
named for the show on
which it was modeled,
and that Tibbals plans to
add to the display in the
special 10,000-square-
foot gallery of the Tibbals
Learning Center building
at the museum. What is
there already is mind-
boggling. In addition to
those folding chairs,
there are 55 train cars,
152 wagons, 1,300 circus
performers and workers,
more than 900 hand-
carved animals and even
a miniature of John
Ringling himself, "check-
ing out the competi-
tion," according to



will present the colors, and
the national anthem will
be sung by members of
Suncoast Community
Church.
The guest speaker will
be David Bellis, retired U.S.
Army specialist. There will
also be a presentation of
wreaths and floral memo-
rials, a salute to the dead
by the VFW firing team,
and taps performed by the
VFW bugler team. Bet-
rosian will also offer the
benediction.
In addition to the
American Legion and the
VFW, participating groups
include Coast Guard
Auxiliary Flotilla 92,
AMVETS 2000, the Marine
Corps League, Merchant
Mariners, the Ukrainian
American Legion, Seabees,
Jewish War Veterans and
the North Port police and
fire departments.
Lunch will be served at


Tibbals. Ringling cura-
tors counted and
cataloged more than
42,000 objects during
the time it took to set up
the display. It took seven
months just to set up
the miniature train yard
from which Tibbals
unloaded the trains and
wagons in the same
order in which they
would have been
unloaded back in the
1920s and 1930s, the era
on which the miniature
is based. A team of
volunteers assisted the
Tibbals and the curators
and other Ringling staff
in the gigantic miniature
project. The model is so
complete that appropri-
ate items fill even the
miniature wardrobe



the Legion, 6648 Taney-
town St., North Port,
following the service.
Everyone is welcome,
although there will be
limited quantities of food
available. The canteen will
be open to purchase drinks.
For more information,
call 941-423-7311.

Memorial Day
ceremony
The Military Heritage
Museum will hold a
Memorial Day Ceremony,
starting at 1 p.m. Monday
in the Center Court at
Fishermen's Village, 1200
W Retta Esplanade, Punta
Gorda. The keynote
speaker will be Colonel
Robert M. Dickinson,
U.S. Army (retired).
Following the ceremony,
visitors are invited to enjoy
a reception in the Museum.
For more information,
call 941-575-9002.


trunks that are closed.
Janice Tibbals and other
volunteers used tweezers
to place miniature food
items and plates and
cutlery on table sin the
mess tents.
For circus fans, minia-
ture fans and others,
"The Circus in Miniature,
the Howard Bros. Circus
Model," is a must-read
and wonderful addition
to one's library.
Published by the John
and Mable Ringling
Museum of Art, the 72-
page paperback book
was co-authored by
Circus Museum Curator
and Historical Resources
director Deborah Walk
and Jennifer Lemmer
Posey, assistant curator


of the Circus Museum,
working from extensive
interviews with Tibbals.
There is an introduction
by John Wetenhall,
Executive Director of the
John and Mable Ringling
Museum of Art. It was
printed by Serbin
Printing Inc. in Sarasota.
"The Circus in Minia-
ture, the Howard Bros.
Circus Model," is avail-
able for $9.95 in the
museum stores within
the Visitor Center and Ca
d'Zan at the museum.
The museum and its
stores are open daily
from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at
5401 Bay Shore Road,
Sarasota. For informa-
tion, call 941-359-5700 or
visit www.ringling.org.


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Flying high at Walt Disney World


May 20-21, 2009


By KIM COOL
FEATURES EDITOR
Expect to find a
plethora of out-of-this-
world characters roaming
the streets of Disney's
Hollywood Studios for the
next several weekends.
From Saturday through
June 14, that theme park
host its annual Star Wars
Weekends. Jedi Storm
troopers will march in
unison, their space-age
weapons in hand, joining
more than 50 Star Wars
for Star War Parades as
well as casual casual
encounters with visitors.
May the force be with
you as you roam the park
in search of all your
favorite Star Wars charac-
ters plus Jedi Mickey
Mouse. According to
Disney sources, park
guests should expect to
see droids, Jedi, Ewoks,
bounty hunters, Rodians
and Wookiees each
Friday, Saturday and
Sunday.
Inspired by the film
series, the now-annual
Disney event features
plenty of opportunity to
meet and mingle with
your favorite Star Wars


What: Walt Disney Resort
Where: Buena Vista, Fl., East
of exits 62-68 of Interstate 4.
Phone: 407-W-DISNEY or
407-WDW-INFO (939-4636)
Web site:
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/

characters and to test
your knowledge of the
films and the characters
in trivia contests.
Although all the
original Star Wars fans are
now adults, Disney's Star
Wars weekends are
family-friendly events
designed to win over a
new generation while
increasing the power of
the "Force."
Meet a member of the
Skywalker family and
other characters during
meet-and-greet sessions
throughout the Holly-
wood Studios streets.
Chat with Star Wars
actors and some of the
creative people who
worked on the films. Be
sure to take your auto-
graph book and your
camera.
Purchase Star Wars
memorabilia, including


CALENDAR EXTRAS


Fashion show
Hilary's Modeling
Agency presents South-
west Florida Fashion Week
6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and
Saturday at Charlotte
Harbor Event and Confer-
ence Center, 75 Taylor St.,
Punta Gorda. The show
will include famous guest
designers from New York
and Paris and live music.
Proceeds go to benefit
Grant After School Acade-
my. Tickets cost $20 for
advanced or $25 at the box


office. Vendors are wel-
come. For more informa-
tion, contact
941-629-0319, 347-661-9981
or the Web sites at
www.swflfashionweek.com
or www.hgmodels.com.

Defenders
Motorcycle club
BBQ
The Charlotte County
Chapter of the Defenders
Law Enforcement
Motorcycle Club will


Take Interstate 75 north to
Exit 261 (1-4). Follow 1-4 east
to Exit 65 for Disney's
Hollywood Studios or Exits
67-68 for Downtown Disney
West Side. Follow Walt Disney
World Resort signage to go
from one park or location to
another with the resort area.

some that are one of a
kind.
Train to be a Jedi but
only if you are young
enough. At the event's
main stage, some young-
sters may have the
opportunity to study with
a Jedi master in prepara-
tion for an encounter
with DarthVader.
Everyone 48 inches tall
and above can enjoy the
Star Tours simulator ride
along with R2-D2 and C-
3PO. Although the ride
comes with all the
warnings associated with
such rides as Space
Mountain at the Magic
Kingdom and Rockin'
Roller Coaster at the
Hollywood Studios, it is
far milder than the Walt
Disney World Resort's
other space ride simula-
tor, Mission Space. Unless


hold its first annual
Memorial weekend BBQ
from noon to 4 p.m.
Sunday at the American
Legion Post 103, 2101
Taylor Road, Punta
Gorda. The public is
invited to join the club
for a BBQ meal: Chicken,
potato salad, corn on the
cob, cole slaw, baked
beans, rolls and fruit
salad. Live music will be
provided by Sudden
Impact and there will be
raffles and door prizes


you have Park Hopper
tickets and venture over
to Epcot while at the Walt
Disney World Resort,
don't worry about that
one. If you do have park
hoppers and a desire to
tempt fate, do it before
lunch rather than later in
the day. As there seem to
be more people with stout
stomachs than not, lines
are nearly always long.
Star Wars events are
included in the regular
ticket prices. The park
hopper deal costs a bit
extra but allows admis-
sion to all four theme
parks on the same day. Be
sure to inquire about
special deals for Florida
residents and/or Auto
Club members. Proof of
residency is required.
For information, guests
may go online to
www.starwars.com or
www.disneyworld.com/st
arwarsweekends.

Down to Earth
If outer space leaves
you cold, head over to
Downtown Disney West
Side for another ride
above the earth.
Characters in Flight,



available. The club is
designed for any active
and retired law enforce-
ment, emergency
services, military,
government and public
safety professionals to
join and promote safe,
fun riding and reflect a
positive image within
their community.
Tickets cost $8 each and
are available now at the
American Legion Post 103.
For more information,
call 941-627-6564.


PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
Characters in Flight, operated by Aerophile, is a giant
tethered gas balloon with a whimsical Disney design fea-
turing a dozen of Disney's animated flying characters in
silhouette such as Mary Poppins, Peter Pan and Dumbo.
Guests board a gondola beneath the bright yellow balloon
from a landing platform on Village Lake at the end of the
main promenade at Downtown Disney West Side.


operated by Aerophile, is
a new adventure that
takes 30 people at a time
up in the air for a bird's
eye view of the Walt
Disney World Resort in
a tethered balloon.
Shades of man's first
flight in a hot air balloon.
On this ride, you will have
a similar experience but
in a bigger basket. Have
no fear of floating out
over the Atlantic Ocean.
This balloon is fastened
to the earth. It goes up
and it comes down -



Sports Park
festival
The Recreation Divi-
sion of the Parks, Recre-
ation & Cultural
Resources Department
invites the public to
attend "Festival in the
Park," noon to 6p.m. May
30 at the Charlotte Sports
Park, 2300 El Jobean
Road, Port Charlotte.
Events will include live
bands, lots of food,
inflatables on the Stadi-
um field, craft vendors


gently. Riders can catch
flights aboard the attrac-
tion seven days a week,
from 10:30 a.m. to 11
p.m.,weather permitting,
under the control of a
licensed pilot. There are
extended hours to
midnight on Friday and
Saturday. Tickets are $16
per person for ages 10
and older and $10 for
children 3-9 on first-
come, first-serve basis.
For information, call 407-
938-9433 or visit
www.Disneyworld.com.


and games for children.
Other festival features
include merchandise
vendors, caricaturists,
stilt walkers, mimes and
magicians, Rock Walls,
the Tampa Bay Rays
Street Team and the
Stone Crabs Street Team.
Admission is free and
parking cost $3 per
vehicle.
For more information,
call 941-235-5010 or e-
mail at maureen.broder-
ick@charlottefl.com.






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17 Again (PG-13) C
Mike O'Donnell (Matthew
Perry) was a high-school
basketball star with a bright
future. But he threw it all away
to marry his girlfriend and raise
their child. Almost 20 years
later, Mike's marriage has
failed, his kids think he's a
loser, and his job is going
nowhere. He gets a chance to
correct the mistakes of his past
and change his life when he is
miraculously transformed back
into a teenager (Zac Efron).
1 hr. 42 mins.

Angels & Demons (PG-13) B+
When Robert Langdon (Tom
Hanks) discovers evidence of
the resurgence of an ancient
secret brotherhood known as
the illuminati-the most
powerful underground organiza-
tion in history-he also faces a
deadly threat to the existence
of the secret organization's
most despised enemy: the
Catholic Church.

Earth (G) A
The first film in the Disneyna-
ture series, "earth", narrated by
James Earl Jones, tells the
remarkable story of three
animal families and their


amazing journey across the
planet we all call home.
1 hr. 30 mins.

Fast & Furious (PG-13) C
Heading back to the streets
where it all began, two men
rejoin two women to blast
muscle, tuner and exotic cars
across Los Angeles and floor
through the Mexican desert.
1 hr. 39 mins.

Fighting (PG-13) B-
"Fighting" tells the story of
Shawn MacArthur (Channing
Tatum), a small-town boy
who has come to New York
City with nothing but a dark
past. When scam artist Harvey
Boarden (Terrence Howard)
offers Shawn help at making
real cash by streetfighting,
the two form an uneasy
partnership. 1 hr. 45 mins.
Ghosts of Girlfriends-
Past (PG-13) B
A bachelor goes to his
younger brothers wedding,
where he is visited by the
ghosts of his past girlfriends.

Hannah Montana: (G) C
Director Peter Chelsom takes
the Disney Channel phenom to


the big screen in a feature film
extravaganza. Miley Stewart
(Miley Cyrus) struggles to
juggle school, friends and her
secret pop-star persona.
1 hr. 32 mins.

Monsters vs. Aliens (PG) B+
A ragtag group of monsters
defends Earth.

Next Day Air (R) B-
When two bumbling
criminals (Mike Epps and Wood
Harris) accidentally receive a
package of grade-A cocaine,
they think they've hit the
jackpot. But when they try to
cash in on their luck, it triggers
a series of events that forever
changes the lives often people.
1 hr. 24 mins.

Night at the Museum:
Battle of the Smithsonian (PG)
When the Museum NEW
of Natural History is
closed for upgrades and
renovations, the museum
pieces are moved into federal
storage at the famous
Washington Museums. Security
guard Larry Daley (Ben Stiller)
infiltrates the Smithsonian
Institute in order to rescue
Jedediah (Owen Wilson) and


Octavius (Steve Coogan), who
have been shipped to the
museum by mistake.

Observe and Report (R) C
As head of security at the
Forest Ridge Mall, Ronnie
Barnhardt (Seth Rogen) takes
his job very seriously, enforcing
mall rules with an iron fist.
When a flasher strikes Forest
Ridge, Ronnie sees a chance
to display his unappreciated
cop skills and bring the felon to
justice, and, at the same time,
impress his dream girl (Anna
Faris) and win a coveted spot
at the police academy

Obsessed (PG-13) B
Derek Charles (Idris Elba),
a successful asset manager
who has just received a huge
promotion, is blissfully happy
in his career and in his
marriage to the beautiful
Sharon (Beyonc6 Knowles).
But when Lisa (Ali Larter),
a temp worker, starts stalking
Derek, all the things he's
worked so hard for are
placed in jeopardy.

The Soloist (PG-13) A
The Soloist is a biographical
drama about real-life musical


prodigy Nathaniel Anthony
Ayers, who dropped out of
Julliard after developing
schizophrenia and became a
homeless musician on the
streets of Los Angeles. Journalist
Steve Lopez discovers the
former classical music prodigy,
playing his violin on the streets.
As Lopez endeavors to help the
homeless man find his way
back, a unique friendship is
formed, one that transforms
both their lives. 1 hr. 49 mins.

Star Trek (PG-13) A
From director J.J. Abrams
("Mission: Impossible III,"
"Lost" and "Alias"), producers
Damon Lindelof and Bryan
Burk and screenwriters
Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman
("Transformers;' "MI: Ill")
comes a new vision of the
greatest space adventure of
all time, "Star Trek;' featuring
a young, new crew venturing
boldly where no one has gone
before. 2 hrs. 6 mins.

State of Play (PG-13) A-
Russell Crowe leads an all-
star cast in a blistering thriller
about a rising congressman
and an investigative journalist
embroiled in an case of


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FILMS AT A GLANCE
Movie Rating Grade
17 Again (PG-13) C
Angels & Demons (PG-13) B+
Earth (G) A
Fast & Furious (PG-13) C
Fighting (PG-13) B-
Ghosts of Gilnds Past (PG-13) B
Hannah Montana (G) B
Monsters vs.Aliens (PG) B+
Next Day Air (R) B-
Night at the Museum (PG) NEW
Observe and Report (R) C
Obsessed (PG-13) B
The Soloist (PG-13) A
Star Trek (PG-13) A
State of Play (PG-13) A-
Terminator Salvation (PG-13) NEW
X-Men (PG-13) B-

seemingly unrelated, brutal
murders. 1 hr. 58 mins.

Terminator Salvation (PG-13)
In the fourth NEW
installment of the
Terminator series, Christian
Bale stars as John Connor,
the eventual leader of
mankind's fight againts the
machines. The setting is
2018, focusing on the war
between the humans and
the computer network
Skynet. Anton Yelchin co-
stars as soldier Kyle Reese,
and Sam Worthington
appears as new terminator
Marcus Wright. 2 hrs.

X-Men Origins:
Wolverine (PG-13) B-
Leading up to the events of X-
Men, X-Men Origins: Wolverine
tells the story of Wolverine's
epically violent and romantic
past, his complex relationship
with Victor Creed, and the
ominous Weapon X program.
Along the way, Wolverine
encounters many mutants,
both familiar and new, including
surprise appearances by
several legends of the
X-Men universe. 1 hr. 37 mins.


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ENTERTAINMENT
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May 20-21, 2009


The Boxleitner Experiment to perform at Fishermen's Village Thursday


PROVIDED BY
FISHERMEN'S VILLAGE
Grant Boxleitner has
been a journalist in
Southwest Florida since
moving here from the
Chicago area in 1997.
He's currently a televi-
sion reporter on NBC-2.
He earned a double
major in political
science and journalism
at Northern Illinois
University and a mas-
ter's degree in media
and journalism studies


at the University of
South Florida. Boxleit-
ner is also an adjunct
journalism professor at
Edison State College.
His other passion is
playing music.
Boxleitner played
trombone and drums in
the Army Reserve band
in Arlington Heights, Ill.,
in the 1990s. He's a
combat veteran of the
first Gulf War, serving in
the U.S. Army. His late
father doubled as a


barber and jazz drum-
mer.
He's since taken to
keyboard and singing.
"The Boxleitner Experi-
ment" will beplaying the
hits of the 70s, 80s, 90s
and today. Boxleitner
has recently been
playing venues in Lee
and Charlotte counties
and is looking forward to
his appearance at
Fishermen's Village to be
held from 6 p.m. to 8
p.m. Thursday on Center


Stage.
The concert is free and
the public is invited to
attend.
"From Katrina and the
Waves to Jason Mraz and
many tunes in between,
I think people are in for
a good time," Boxleitner
said.
Fishermen's Village is
located off Marion
Avenue in Punta Gorda.
For more information,
call 41-639-8721 or visit
www.fishville.com.


The Boxleitner Experiment to perform from
8 p.m. Thursday at Fishermen's Village.


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May 20-21, 2009


Sunart Gallery & Framing are holding silent auction for student work


STAFF REPORT
PUNTA GORDA -
Sunart Gallery & Framing
has always been known
for its museum-quality
craftsmanship and
displays that show-off the
works of talented, local
artists.
And until May 29, the
gallery will be known as a
haven for the work of
budding artists from
Sallie Jones Elementary
School.


That's because the
gallery has voluntarily
matted and hung nearly
100 pieces of art pro-
duced in the school's art
classes in the hopes of
raising money for the
school's art program
through a silent auction,
said owner Patti Pres-
seller.
"Art is very important
to us, and studies have
proven that children who
also studied the arts


along with their regular
curriculum excel in life,"
Presseller said. "With the
cutbacks in school
budgets for the arts, we
wanted to keep art in the
school and enhance it
and the students' experi-
ences, because in the
end, we will end up with
better citizens in the
future."
This is the second year
the Pressellers have
volunteered their time,


money and space to raise
funds for the program.
Last year's inaugural
event, which included a
live auction, raised more
than $2,000 for the cause.
Art teacher Suzan
Schwartz said the money
helped her order art
supplies, including sheets
of copper, water color
paints, permanent
colored markers and even
more glazes for her kiln.
"It's really been a


wonderful thing,"
Schwartz said. "I'm
thrilled to have the
Pressellers. I can't tell you
enough about the
wonderful people they
are."
While parents were
given the first opportuni-
ty to purchase the
artwork, the public is
invited to stop by the
gallery, 213 West Olympia
Ave., to place a bid via
silent auction until the


show ends on May 29. At
5 p.m. on this day,
students, families and
faculty members will
gather for a closing
reception, also put on by
the Pressellers.
Sunart Gallery &
Framing hours are from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-
days through Fridays and
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on
Saturday. For more
information call the
gallery at 941-639-3956.


CALENDAR EXTRAS


'Art for Kids'
The DeSoto County
Library holds story time
on several days through-
out the week, and
includes arts and crafts.
Local youth are invited
to meet new friends and
check out the library's
new children's wing.
"Art for Kids" by Grand-
ma Shirley is at 3 p.m.
every Wednesday in the
DeSoto County Library's
children's wing. This
new program, sponsored
by the DeSoto County
Arts and Humanities
Council, is for elemen-
tary school-aged chil-
dren.
Story times are at
6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays,
nt q m Thiirarltn andn


Baseball game
and fundraiser
The baseball game
between Charlotte Stone
Crabs and the Palm
Beach Cardinals will not
only entertain baseball
enthusiasts but will also
benefit the Charlotte
County Police Athletic
League. The game will
be held at 7:05 p.m.
Friday at the Charlotte
Sports Park, 2300 El
Jobean Road, Port
Charlotte.
The Zooperstars and
various superheroes will
be present throughout
the park for the kids to
meet and take pictures
with. Special tickets are
being sold for $15 each
and includes the Stone


Stargazing
session
The last public observa-
tory session of the season
at Edison State College will
be held from 8 p.m. to 11
p.m. Friday at the James
and Barbara Moore
Observatory on the
Charlotte Campus, 26300
Airport Road, Punta
Gorda. The doors will open
as soon as it is dark
enough to see the stars,
and remain open as long
as stargazers remain.
Visitors may be able to
view a comet, Saturn and
its rings and moons, and
much more. Visitors are
reminded to dress for the
weather. For more infor-


mation, call 941-637-3518
or visit
www.edison.edu/charlotte.

'100 Days
of Summer Extrav-
aganza'
The BlackWidow
Harley-Davidson/Buell will
host a "100 Days of
Summer Extravaganza"
event 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday at 2224 El Jobean
Road, Port Charlotte. The
event hosts live music, by
Jamband, food and drinks,
vendors, shopping specials
and a free Mystery Ride
which leaves the Dealer-
ship promptly at 3 p.m.
For more information, call
941-883-8000 or e-mail


IIa t l imo I el I


F, .I
at 10:30 a.m. on Satur- Crabs game, a free "Our name may be hard to pronounce,
days. The library is at Charlotte Stone Crabs but our food is hard to forget"
125 N. Hillsborough baseball cap and a free
Ave., Arcadia. game program. For
For more information tickets and more infor- .00 F
about library programs mation, call 941-575- d
and hours, call 5243, 941-473-3500 or w/purchase of $30.00 or more'
863-993-4851 941-575-5228. fll Not to be combined with any other
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Coyote's Bar & Grill will
host an Outdoor Rock
Benefit concert on Sunday
at 4300 Kings Highway,
Unit 412, Charlotte Harbor.
All proceeds will go to
benefit the Heineman
family. There will be a


raffle, prizes and live music
provided by Jack Some-
body, Seven Layers Thin,
2012, Re-Birth and
Pushmower. The event
begins at noon and the
music starts at 1 p.m. All
ages are welcome. The cost
is $6 for adults ages 21 and
over and $5 for per person
ages 20 and under. For
more information, call
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May 20-21, 2009


DESOTO
- Nav-A-Gator Bar & Grill
9700 S.W. Riverview Circle
(off Kings Highway)
941-625-4407.
5 p.m. Wednesday, auditions
for honky tonk/ragtime
piano player.
6 p.m.- 9 p.m. Thursday,
Jim Morris.
5 p.m.- 8 p.m. Thursday,
DJ Island Hopper.
Monday Tuesday,
Open Jam Session.
* Wagon Wheel
165 S. Polk Ave, Arcadia.
8 p.m. midnight, karaoke DJ.

ENGLEWOOD
* Bean Depot
4370 Garden Road, El Jobean
6 p.m. 9 p.m. Friday,
Les Pearsall.
Englewood Eagles #3885
250 Old Englewood Road,
Englewood.
941-474-9802.
6:30 p.m.- 10:30 p.m. Friday,
Sonny & Sable of Yesterday.
6:30 p.m.- 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sonny & Sable
of Yesterday.
6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Tuesday,
Anything Goes.
* Englewood's on Dearborn
362 W. Dearborn St.,
Englewood.
6 p.m. 10 p.m. Thursday,
karaoke by WAM
Entertainment.
7 p.m.- 11 p.m. Friday, Jack
Mosley. Ladies drink free
from 10 p.m. 11:30 p.m.
7 p.m.- 11 p.m. Saturday,
Storm Surge. Ladies drink free
from 10 p.m. 11:30 p.m.
5 p.m. 8 p.m. Sunday,
Live music in the courtyard.
6 p.m. 10 p.m. Tuesday,
Tony Siler.
6 p.m.- 10 p.m. Wednesday,
Kenny Rose.
New Blue Lagoon
2000 Oyster Creek Drive,
Englewood.
941-473-7796.
6 p.m.- 10 p.m. Friday,
Bandana.
6 p.m. 10 p.m. Saturday,
Billy Holly.
5 p.m. 9 p.m. Sunday,
Memories.
6:30 p.m.- 10 p.m. Monday,
Dean Martin & Friends Tribute
Dinner by Billy Holley Theater.


* Rotonda Elks
303 Rotonda Blvd., W.,
Rotonda.
941-697-2710.
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Bingo.
7:30 p.m. Friday, Two Can Jam.

NORTH PORT
* Buffalo Wild Wings
700 Sumter Crossings Drive,
North Port.
941-429-9722.
5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Friday,
c.u. Later Gator.
* Riverside Lounge at Budget Inn
14000 Tamiami Trail,
North Port.
941-429-1534.
9 p.m.- 1:30 a.m. Friday-
Saturday, karaoke with
J.R. & Janet.
Sunday, poker.
7 p.m. 10 p.m. Tuesday,
poker.
9 p.m.- 12:30 a.m. Wednesday,
ladies night/karaoke with J.R.
& Janet.
- VFW Post 8203
4860 Trott Circle, North Port.
941-426-6865.
7 p.m.- 11 p.m. Friday,
Saturday, karaoke.

PORT CHARLOTTE
*American Legion Post 110
3152 Harbor Blvd.,
Port Charlotte.
941-629-7446.
6 p.m. 10 p.m. Thursday,
karaoke with Billy G.
6 p.m. 9 p.m. Friday,
Just For Fun.
6 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Saturday,
Country Express.
1 p.m. 4 p.m. Monday,
Blue Byou.
6 p.m. Tuesday, bingo.
* Deep Creek Elks
1133 Capricorn Blvd.,
Deep Creek.
941-764-6825.
5 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Friday,
dinner with music by
Dave Baron.
1 p.m. Monday, Memorial Day
Service Get Together. Food,
dancing, music by Double
Effects at 3 p.m.
1:30 p.m. Sunday, Bingo.
* Joe Cracker's
Sportsgrille and Tiki
1020 El Jobean Road,
Port Charlotte.
941-258-3444.
7:30 p.m. 11:30 p.m. Friday,
Tropical Avenue.


MS Rascal's Loony Bin
1182 Tamiami Trail,
Port Charlotte.
www.loonybinpub.com.
941-255-5999.
9 p.m. 1 a.m. Friday,
Adrenelin Junkies.
9 p.m. 1 a.m. Saturday,Tucci.
9 p.m. 1 a.m. Tuesday,
open mike with Philly Billy.
9 p.m. 1 a.m. Wednesday,
Thursday, ladies night
with DJ Philly Billy.
Noon, Monday Friday,
Texas Hold 'em Poker.
Port Charlotte Elks #2153
20225 Kenilworth Blvd., off
Veterans Blvd., Port Charlotte.
941-627-9811.
8 p.m. 11 p.m. Friday,
karaoke with Billy G.
3 p.m. Saturday, Meet Raffle.
* 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. 1 a.m. Tuesday,
Country Night with DJ T.
Q's Sports Bar and Girl
4030 Tamiami Trail,
Port Charlotte.
941-764-6969.
8 p.m. Thursday, Texas Hold
'em Poker, APA 8 Ball Pool
League
10:30 p.m. Thursday, $100
First Place Open 8 Ball
Tournament.
8 p.m. Friday, Texas Hold 'em
Poker, 9 Ball Pool Tournament.
4 p.m., 8 p.m. Saturday, Texas
Hold 'em Poker, 8 Ball Pool
Tournament.
1 p.m., 8 p.m. Sunday,
Texas Hold 'em Poker.
8 p.m. Monday, Texas Hold 'em
Poker, APA 9 Ball League.
8 p.m. Tuesday, Texas Hold 'em
Poker, Q's In-House 9 Ball
Pool League.
1 p.m., 8 p.m. Wednesday,
Texas Hold 'em Poker,
8 APA 8 Ball Pool League.
* Sports City
4660 Tamiami Trail,
Port Charlotte.
941-627-6264.
7 p.m. 11 p.m. Thursday,
live music.
8 p.m. midnight Friday,
live music.


8 p.m. midnight Saturday,
live music.
5 p.m.- 8 p.m. Sunday,
live music.
8 p.m.- midnight Tuesday,
live music.
7 p.m.- 11 p.m. Wednesday,
live music.
* Sun Flea Market
18505 Paulson Drive,
Port Charlotte.
941-255-3532.
Noon 3 p.m. Friday,
Tim Goodman.
Noon 3 p.m. Saturday,
Paul Fersuson.
Noon 3 p.m. Sunday,
Kenny Anderson.
- Visani featuring
The Comedy Zone
2400 Kings Highway,
Port Charlotte.
941-629-9191.
8 p.m. Thursday Friday, live
comedy with Michael Mack
and Herbie Gill.
7:30 p.m., 10 p.m. Saturday,
live comedy with Michael Mack
and Herbie Gill.
8 p.m. Tuesday, open mic
comedy night.
8 p.m. Wednesday, live comedy
with Steve hofstetter and
Phil Mazo.
- Willie's Cocktails
4095 tamiami Trail,
Port Charlotte.
941-624-2245.
7 p.m. Saturday, Wednesday,
Texas Hold 'Em.
1 p.m. Sunday, Texas Hold 'Em.
10 p.m. Tuesday, Beer Pong.

PUNTA GORDA
Captain's Table Lounge
1200 W. Retta Esplanage
(Fishermen's Village),
Punta Gorda
941-637-1177.
7 p.m. 10 p.m. Friday -
Saturday, The Bob Hanson Trio.
5 p.m. Monday through
Saturday, Mable at the piano.
Danny's Deep Creek Pub
24901 Sandhill Blvd. Unit 14,
Punta Gorda.
941-764-0640.
www.dannysdeepcreekpub.com.
7:30 p.m. Thursday,
karaoke with Stephanie.
9 p.m. Thursday, Ladies night
bowling tournament.
10 p.m. Friday, Wii scratch
singles bowling tournament.
10 p.m. Saturday, Wii Dutch
Bowling Tournament.


4 p.m. Sunday, free poker.
5 p.m. Sunday, Wii bowling
lessons.
7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday,
Saturday, Danny's Pure Poker
Showdown.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday, Wii Bowling.
7 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday,
Friday, free poker.
1 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday,
free poker.
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Bingo.
Dean's South of the Border
130 Tamiami Trail,
Punta Gorda.
941-575-6100.
7 p.m. 11 p.m. Friday,
Kenny Rose.
1 p.m. 4 p.m. Saturday,
Sudden Impact.
2 p.m. 6 p.m. Sunday,
Anything Goes.
Fishermen's Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade,
Punta Gorda.
941-639-8721.
5 p.m. 9 p.m. Friday,
The Yard Dogs.
5 p.m. 9 p.m. Saturday,
John Reno.


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HERON CREEK

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


1 p.m.- 3 p.m. Monday,
Memorial Day Ceremony in
center court.
- 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. Friday Saturday,
live music.
7:30 p.m. Wednesday,
Texas Hold 'em Poker.
- The Perfect Caper
121 E. Marion Ave.,
Punta Gorda.
941-505-9009.
7 p.m.- 10 p.m. Thursday -
Saturday, live jazz in the
lounge by Trio "Taste."
. Punta Gorda Elks #2606
25538 Shore Drive,
Punta Gorda.
941-637-2606.
Friday, Easy Street.
Saturday, Jay Smith.

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Wednesday, Thursday &
Friday from 4 to 6pm in the
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NIGHTWATCH
May 20-21, 2009


NIGHTWATCH, FROM PAGE 12
. 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 inside.
8 p.m. midnight Friday,
Sammy J & The Guys.
8 p.m. midnight Saturday,
Koko Ray & The Soul
Providers.
7 p.m. 11 p.m. Wednesday,
Tim & Rosanne.
- The Tavern Bar and Grill
126 W. Marion Ave.,
Punta Gorda.
941-639-7655.
9 p.m. 2 a.m. Friday,
DJ Dance Party.
9 p.m. 2 a.m. Saturday, Pro
DJs DJ Ron Dance Party. Oldies
through today.
- Tilly's Tap
3149 Duncan Road, (Hwy. 17)
Punta Gorda.
941-505-0798.
6 p.m. 10 p.m. Monday,
free pool.
7 p.m.- 11 p.m. Lisa Polisana.

VENICE/NOKOMIS
Club 455
455 U.S 41 Bypass N., Venice.
941-412-1455.
6 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Texas
Hold 'em poker.
8 p.m. midnight Friday,
Marc Anthony Roman.
9 p.m. midnight Saturday,
karaoke.
Noon 2 p.m. Sunday,
Sophisicated Swing.
5 p.m. 9 p.m. Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday, piano bar
with Bill Cerrera.
8 p.m. 10 p.m. Tuesday,
Comedy night.
Honoluana Island Grill
222 Airport Ave., Venice.
941-483-3553.
7 p.m. Friday, Storm Surge.
7 p.m. Saturday, Bob & Tom.
6 p.m.- 9 p.m. Tuesday,
Jimi Banks.
- The Office Pub
1195 U.S. 41 Bypass South,
Venice.
941-445-5973.
9 p.m. 1 a.m. Wednesday,
karaoke.
9 p.m. 1 a.m. Saturday,
karaoke contest.


1 p.m. 6 p.m. Sunday,
Texas Hold 'Em Poker.
2 p.m. Saturday, Sunday,
Wii bowling.
7 p.m. midnight Monday,
Tuesday Texas Hold 'Em Poker.
9 p.m.- 1 a.m. Tuesday,
bar bingo.
* Saltwater Cafe
1071 N. Tamiami Trail,
Nokomis.
941-488-3775.
8 p.m.- 11 p.m. Wednesday,
ladies night with Sam
Domicolo.
7 p.m.- 11 p.m. Friday,
Sam Domicolo.
7 p.m.- 11 p.m. Saturday,
DooWop Denny.
11:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m.,
Sunday brunch with
Gary Lesher.
6 p.m. Sunday, Gary Lesher.
Caribbean Island Night.

DEADLINE:
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weekly listing of entertainment
at area nightclubs and
restaurants. To include your


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Burnt Store Grille is a desirable destination


The storefront Burnt
Store Grille attracts
a large and diverse
lunch crowd. Its two
dining areas, one with
booths and one with
tables, accommodate
twosomes, families, and
larger groups. The d6cor
is simple and familiar
diner style, license plates
on the wall, cash register
at the door, and the
dessert display case
nearby. The focus is on
the food.
Lunch is served from
11 am to 4 pm and
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on
Sunday. There is an
extensive selection of
salads, sandwiches,
wraps, and burgers. We
saw a number of people
enjoying huge club
sandwiches.


Restaurant Reiew
letsgo@sun-herald.com
Hours of operation and pricing
are subject to change.
He started with the
soup of the day, Mexican
Tortilla Soup, a bargain
at $2.50. There were fried
strips of tortilla floating
in a bowl of broth
enriched with Mexican
spices and so flavorful
that he suggested that we
return for the Thursday
Mexican Night. Sustain-
ing a Latin mood, he
went for the Cuban
Sandwich ($7.25) for his
main course. The sand-
wich was thick with
slices of smoky ham,
lean pork, Swiss cheese,


CALENDAR EXTRAS


Pig Roast
fundraiser
The Pop Warner Char-
lotte Warriors, football and
cheerleading organization,
is having a Memorial Day
Pig Roast fundraiser from
noon to 5 p.m. Monday at
Ryan's Subs & Sports Grill,
5268 Duncan Road, off
U.S. 17, in Punta Gorda.
This year is their 50th
Anniversary and they wish
to build a new score tower
to replace the one Hurri-
cane Charley destroyed. All
proceeds from the dinner
will go to the building
fund. Tickets cost $10 each
and are available for
purchase in advance at
Ryan's Subs & Sports Grill,
from Charlotte Warriors
participants, coaches, and
board members, or in
person at the Carmalita
Athletic Park, 6895 Florida


St., Punta Gorda. In honor
of Memorial Day, they will
be collecting items to ship
to our troops deployed
overseas. If you would like
to donate items, just bring
them to the Pig Roast or
drop them off at the
Athletic Park on the before
mentioned Saturdays. For
more information, call
941-941-456-3485.

Fill The
Heart Crab Fest
Fill The Heart Crab Fest,
a benefit for the Charlotte
Harbor Playground Fund,
will be held from 2 p.m. to
8 p.m. May 30 at Willie's,
4095 Tamiami Trail, Port
Charlotte.
Live music by the
Parlour Dogs.
All you can eat king crab,
snow crab, chicken and
steak, plus all you can


Burnt Store Grille
Address: 3941 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda.
Telephone number: 941-575-2757.
Hours: 7 a.m. 9 p.m. Monday Saturday.
7 a.m.- 2 p.m. Sunday.
Visa, Mastercard, Amex and Discover accepted.
Atmosphere................... rice: $ $$
Healthy choices:........Yes
Kids Menu: Yes
Service: Full Bar Yes
$ $-$10; $$ $11- $15 Dress: Casual
$$$ $16 $20; $$$$ Over $20 per person.
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pickles and mustard, all
pressed in a sub roll.
The result was a
classic Cuban with
outstanding taste.
She was attracted to
the selection of Greek
items on the menu and
chose the Spanakopita
Greek Salad ($7.50).
Spanakopita is a mixture


drink draft beer.
Tickets are $30 in
advance and $35 at the
door.
For more information,
call 941-624-2245.


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of spinach, onions, feta
cheese and eggs baked in
phyllo dough, a very thin
flaky pastry. The gener-
ous rectangle of
spanakopita, too
difficult for her to
prepare at home, was
all she had hoped for;
savory filling, sand-


wiched in buttery
pastry. More feta was
sprinkled on the small
salad that came with it.
A tasty Greek dressing
was served on the side.
Among the desserts
only Cannoli ($2.50) are
prepared in house. We
decided to share one
and he had a cup of
coffee ($1.60) to accom-
pany it. The freshness of
the cannoli was evident
by its crisp shell and
sweet ricotta filling.
The breakfast and
dinner menus are also
extensive and offer a
wide range of interest-
ing-sounding dishes.
The reasonable prices
and well-prepared food
make Burnt Store Grille
a desirable destination


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