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City: DCA objection factually incorrect'


BY GREG GILES
NEWS EDITOR


High powered land use at-
torney Linda Shelley, a former
Department of Community
Affairs official, gave city coun-
cil a dose of reality Tuesday at a
workshop on the city's draft
comprehensive plan.
They met to strategize how
to bring the city into compli-
ance with state law and DCA
requirements. The city has
been out of compliance for
more than a year ever since it


Martin Bennett


tossed out the old 2007 draft
comp plan and rewrote it.
Shelley, a shareholder in the
law firm of Fowler White
Boggs, was brought in to usher


the city's comp plan through
the DCA approval process. She
specializes in land use issues
and served as General Counsel
to former Gov. Bob Graham
and as Chief of Staff to the late
Gov. Lawton Chiles. She also
served as the Secretary of DCA,
which ensures new growth
complies with Florida's growth
management laws.
A number of city hall
observers said hiring Shelley
was, in effect, signaling the city
is ready for a fight with DCA
over the comp plan, which


reduces height and density in
many areas of the city. Shelly
addressed the observation
right up front.
She warned council if it's
looking for a fight with the
DCA, it's going to lose.
"It's harder than ever to get a
plan in compliance," Shelley
said. "This administration's
view of (noncompliance) is ze-
ro tolerance.
"Whereas previous state
administrations might have
given deference to the wishes
of local governments, in this


process the only view that
counts is the state's," she said.
"The department is not afraid
to litigate these cases. And they
don't lose. They have the
expert witnesses on their staff.
It is very difficult when they
disagree with the local govern-
ment. The governor and his
cabinet are the ultimate deci-
sion makers (if the city appeals
a DCA noncompliant finding).
There are three of them run-
ning for office, and so it's a very

Please see DCA, 6A


Flight for life


Anderson: City


can fund arts hall


An Aeromed helicopter takes off in front of Venice Regional Medical Center Monday, transporting a criti-
cally ill patient to Tampa General Hospital. The Venice Fire Department and Venice Police Department
set up a landing zone on U.S. Business 41 between Golf Drive and Palermo Place in order to be as
close to the hospital as possible.


New state estimates help county budget


BY CAROL SAKOWITZ
STAFF WRITER


Sarasota County adminis-
tration officials continued
Monday to tweak the county
budget, helped along last week
by projections from state
economists. The result is that
while property tax revenues
are expected to fall from now
to fiscal year 2012, they are
expected to overtake and


exceed projected revenues
from FY 2013 to FY 2015.
What that means to local
residents is another year FY
2015 that the county will
have to stave off the repercus-
sions of a dire economy.
As he explained to county
commissioners during Mon-
day's retreat, Deputy County
Administrator Dave Bullock
said that currently, there are no
plans to close a library or take


any other drastic fiscal mea-
sures. Bullock said the county
would attempt to ride out the
current economic downturn
with a flat budget that would
correct any spending increases
with $2 million in administra-
tive savings over two years, as
"promised" by County Ad-
ministrator Jim Ley.
Things could change, how-

Please see BUDGET, 6A


Anderson Budway


BY GREG GILES
NEWS EDITOR


Venice continues to break
new ground.
In a legal opinion expressed
Tuesday, City Attorney Bob
Anderson said he identified a
fatal flaw in a 2009 Attorney
General opinion that has
served as the basis of a threat-
ened lawsuit against city sup-
port of a performing arts cen-
ter at Venice High School.
Gary Budway, president of
the Venice Taxpayers League,
last month told council mem-
bers he would sue the city as a
private citizen if it moves for-
ward with using city funds to
help build the performing arts
center. Budway based his com-
ments on Attorney General
Opinion 2009-28 involving
Escambia County, in which the
office opined that the county
may not expend surtax pro-
ceeds on a facility that will not
be owned by the county. Bud-
way said the Sarasota County
School Board owns the high
school property and thus the
city should not fund the pro-
ject.
"I disagree with the opin-
ion," Anderson said.
A key distinguishing fact, he
said, is the Escambia County
case and other AG opinions


Moore


addressed projects involving
private lands, not public lands.
Other AG opinions on the sub-
ject are inconsistent, he said.
State law allows a number of
surtaxes, and county rules
impose only three require-
ments: a brief description of
the project on the ballot; a dis-
tribution formula on how the
proceeds will be shared among
the county, school board and
municipalities within the
county; and a restriction on
the use of the proceeds (in this
case, on construction or infra-
structure).
All three requirements were
met, Anderson said.
"I think the attorney gener-
al, in reaching that (Escambia
County) conclusion, basically
imposes a fourth requirement
... that you must own the land.
That is not in the statute. There
are no ownership require-
ments in the statute," Ander-
son said.
"I recommend you stay the
course and continue with your
commitment to use $7.5 mil-
lion from the 1-cent surtax to
fund an upgrade into a perfor-
mance arts center.
"I would also request, in an
abundance of caution, to
revise the (surtax) distribution


Please see ARTS, 6A


Local merchants make Christmas merrier


BY ROGER BUTTON
BUSINEWS COLUMNIST

The Christmas spirit was in
the air early Monday morning
when a group of downtown
merchants gathered at the
Centennial Park Gazebo for a
special check presentation to
South County Food Pantry.
Representing stores, restau-
rants and businesses on the
avenues, Rosanne Brown of
Venice Stationers, organizer of
the fundraising portion of the
Nov. 19 Thursday Evening
Stroll, handed a $4,377.50
checkto Debbie and Mike Gip-
pert of SCFP The money will
go toward providing Christmas
food baskets and the recent
Thanksgiving basket distribu-
tion.


"It was incredible 56 mer-
chants who dug into their
pockets in these challenging
times and came up with such a
large contribution to help
South County Food Pantry,
which serves our area," said
Brown. "It really is neighbors
helping neighbors."
Linda Fraser of Island Gift
Shop said she had lots of posi-
tive comments from cus-
tomers, saying it was a mar-
velous project during a down
economic time to be giving
help to local people in Venice.
For the past three years she has
collected money during the
Downtown Christmas Walk
and made a donation to the
same program.
Sandy McGowan recalled
generous customers who


donated money for the project
in a store collection box.
At Venice Stationers, Brown
did a promotion that raised
$250 by inviting customers to
donate $5 or more and receive
a discount on their purchase.
"Our pantry is in better
shape than those in Sarasota
because our community is so
gracious and generous," said
Debbie Gippert, who, with
husband Mike, operates the
all-volunteer food pantry,
based at Emmanuel Lutheran
Church.
They gave
Gippert said this donation
will help to fund the Thanks-
giving baskets that were given

Please see MERRIER, 6A


SUN PHOTO BY ROGER BUTTON
Downtown merchants present a check for $4,377.50 to South County
Food Pantry volunteers. Pictured are Sister Maureen of Still Point
Studio, back left; Sharon Roy of Yesterday's Memories Consignment;
Robin Perkins of Putting on the Ritz; and Linda Fraser of Island Gift
Shop; SCFP volunteer Mike Gippert, middle row left; Nancy Elwell,
Treasures in Time; Jeanne Soos of Meows & Growls; and Rosanne and
Jim Dooley of Eden Salon & Spa; Debbie Gippert, front row left; and
Rosanne Brown, Venice Stationers.


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Stadium project takes first step


BY CAROL SAKOWITZ
STAFF WRITER

The $31.2 million spring
training facility deal among
the Baltimore Orioles, Sarasota
County and the city of Sarasota
took a first step in the permit-
ting process last week. The
focus was not Ed Smith Sta-
dium, however, but the Orioles
training complex at Twin Lakes
Park.
Shawn Leins, a professional
engineer with AM Engineering
Inc. of Sarasota, and Carolyn
Eastwood, a professional engi-
neer and county major facili-
ties program manager, ap-
peared before the county De-
velopment Review Committee
with an early-stage concept
site plan that includes about
19,000 square feet of expan-
sion. As conceived, the Orioles


propose a 1,963-square-foot
addition to the existing club-
house, construction of a main-
tenance building, construction
of three to four single-batter
areas called batting tunnels
- and expansions to eight
dugouts on the four fields, as
well as other upgrades.
The DRC is composed of
county staff from various disci-
plines, including fire preven-
tion, zoning and environmen-
tal, who review and offer ad-
vice on proposed projects in
unincorporated areas of Sara-
sota County.
The Orioles Minor League
facility, south of Clark Road,
encompasses 21 acres, on
which there is the 40-plus-
year-old clubhouse and five
baseball practice fields of
Major League standard. As
part of the agreement, 15 acres


have been included in the total
parcel with the expectation
that the Cal Ripken Academy
place a youth training facility
there. No formal agreement
has been reached.
Shadowing progress on the
spring training project, which
has a tentative start date of
April 5, are two citizens groups
that are challenging the three-
party agreement. Citizens for
Sunshine and Sarasota Citi-
zens for Responsible Govern-
ment contend negotiations
regarding the deal violated the
Sunshine Law.
Investigating
Already their attorney, An-
drea Mogensen of Sarasota,
has obtained thousands of
baseball-related e-mails from
Sarasota County, including
those of County Commission-


er Shannon Staub. Circuit
Judge Robert Bennett has is-
sued a show-cause order re-
garding the computer hard
drive of the county's baseball
consultant, Dan Barrett of Bar-
rett Sports Group. Bennett
ordered the county and Barrett
to explain why a forensic exam
of the computer should not be
conducted.
Oral arguments are sched-
uled for 9 a.m. Jan. 29 at the
Robert L. Anderson Adminis-
tration Center in South Venice.
Thursday, two concerns
were discussed in the DRC
meeting. The first, voiced by
county engineering intern Sal
DePaolis, involved stormwa-
ter. The additions to the facility
go beyond the threshold of
2,000 square feet of impervi-
ous area that is, an area
through which water or other


liquids cannot be absorbed -
and might require an addition-
al stormwater system to han-
dle the runoff.
The second concern in-
volves the infields, which past
renovations have raised to a
level higher than the outfields.
A Baltimore Sun story reported
that some Minor League teams
have refused to play at Twin
Lakes Park, citing a safety is-
sue.
If an infield repair is consid-
ered part of the operations and
maintenance of the facility,
then Baltimore pays for the
work.
If it is part of the renovation
project, then the county will
pay. Currently, according to
Eastwood, no determination
has been made.
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Special district touted for energy upgrade funds


BY CAROL SAKOWITZ
STAFF WRITER

Officials from Sarasota
and DeSoto counties got
their first extensive look
last week at a program
aimed at encouraging
residential and commer-
cial energy improve-
ments and, eventually,
energy independence.
Sarasota County Com-
missioners Jon Thaxton,
Nora Patterson and Joe
Barbetta, along with
County Administrator Jim


Ley, heard attorney Paul
D'Arelli of Berger Singer-
man explain the benefits
of the fledgling Energy
Finance District concept
during an Energy Inde-
pendence Workgroup. Al-
so in attendance was De-
Soto County Commis-
sioner Ronald Neads,
whose county recently be-
came home to the nation's
largest photovoltaic cell
farm.
The work group ses-
sion was part of the two-
day Florida Association


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Conference in St. Peters-
burg. Along with the
energy work group, more
than 200 elected county
and administrative offi-
cials participated in work
groups, committee ses-
sions and caucuses that
dealt with issues such as
growth management,
offshore oil drilling and
health and human ser-
vices priorities.
As presented byD'Arel-
li, an Energy Finance
District would finance an


energy-efficiency retrofit
program for residents
and businesses, helping
local governments to
achieve energy-conser-
vation goals and reduce
greenhouse gas. The city
of Berkeley, Calif., initiat-
ed the concept whereby
an EFD would be a spe-
cial district created by
local governments to
raise funds to finance the
installation of renewable
energy systems and per-
manent energy-efficien-
cy improvements.


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Fifth death in Sarasota County linked to H1N1 virus


STAFF REPORT


For the fifth time since July,
a Sarasota County death has
been linked to the HIN1 virus.
The Sarasota County Health
Department received labora-
tory confirmation last week of
a fifth swine flu-related death
in the county, health officials
reported Monday. The latest
victim was a 39-year-old
woman who had an underly-
ing medical condition.
"While the majority of peo-
ple who get the flu will fully
recover, every death is tragic
and is a sobering reminder
that influenza is a serious dis-
ease and can be fatal," Dr.
William Heymann, medical
executive director for the
Health Department, said in a
statement.
Although Sarasota County
has experienced recent de-
creases in influenza activity,
H1N1 influenza continues to
spread, according to the health
department.
The previous victims were a


10-month-old North Port girl
who died in early October and
three men. A 22-year-old man
died in July, a 27-year-old died
in September and a 47-year-
old died in July.
There have been two deaths
in nearby counties. A 46-year-
old Port Charlotte woman with
a pre-existing condition died
from the illness in September.
In DeSoto County, a 62-year-
old woman died in November.
Vaccines available
Meanwhile, many Florida
counties now offer swine flu
vaccines. Information is avail-
able at www.myflusafety.com
(click on Vaccine Clinic Lo-
cations).
In Sarasota County, the
health department began of-
fering free swine flu vaccina-
tions to all county residents,
ages 6 months and older, this
past weekend. Some 3,585 vac-
cines were given at 220 Ring-
ling Blvd. in Sarasota and at the
Woodmere Park Recreation
Center in South Venice.


TAKE PRECAUTIONS
Area health officials have urged residents to take the follow-
ing precautions against the H1N1 flu virus:
Get immunized. Many residents now have access to the
H1N1 vaccine.
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough
or sneeze, or use the inside of your elbow.
Wash hands for 20 seconds using soap and water, espe-
cially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners
also are effective.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, as germs
spread this way, according to the release.
Avoid close contact with people who are coughing or oth-
erwise appear ill.

Source: Sarasota County Health Department


The health department
continues to emphasize serv-
ing high-risk groups, including
pregnant women, caregivers of
those 6 months and younger,
health-care providers, children
and young people ages 6
months through 24 and those
ages 25-64 with chronic health
conditions, such as asthma,
heart disease, diabetes and
cancer.


Vaccines are available to
these groups at a walk-in clinic
at 220 Ringling Blvd.
Hours of vaccine availability
at the Venice office of the
health department near
State College of Florida will
be announced later this week.
The health department
will announce other venues
for vaccinations later this
month.


Information accessible
Sarasota County has re-
ceived more than 75,000 doses
of the H1N1 vaccine. About
31,500 of those doses have
been distributed through vari-
ous health department loca-
tions.
About 2,300 doses have
been given to pregnant wom-
en; 44,000 have been distrib-
uted to private providers; and
12,000 have been adminis-
tered to health-care and emer-
gency medical workers, offi-
cials said.
Some 18,700 people re-
ceived vaccinations at large
walk-in clinics set up since
early November for members
of the at-risk groups, and
more recently for the general
public.
Touch-screen health kiosks
at all Sarasota County public
libraries and Senior Friendship
Centers throughout Sarasota
County also contain H1N1
information.
For more information, call
861-2800.


OBITUARIES


Betty J. McClain
Betty Jean Pendery
McClain, 89, of La
Grange, Texas, died Sat-
urday morning, Dec. 5,
2009, at St. Mark's Medi-
cal Center in La Grange.
She was born on
March 21, 1920, in
Brookfield, Mo., to Walt-
er and Esther (West)
Pendery. She was united
in marriage to William
McClain on Dec. 30,
1939, in Cameron, Mo.
Mrs. McClain was a
homemaker who enjoy-
ed crafts, crocheting and
sewing. She was an ex-
cellent seamstress who
also served as a church
organist for many years.


Mrs. McClain was
preceded in death by her
parents; her son, Richard
McClain; a brother; a
son-in-law; and an in-
fant grandson. She is
survived by her husband
of nearly 70 years, Wil-
liam J. McClain of La
Grange; two sons, Fran-
cis and Evie McClain of
Venice, Fla., and Mark
and Leann McClain of
La Grange; two daugh-
ters, Karen McDougall of
Venice, Fla., and Mary
and Bill Castle of Sara-
sota, Fla.; five grandchil-
dren, Kenneth McDoug-
all of Venice, Fla., Kandi
West of Sarasota, Fla.,
Kelli and Ron Peyton of


Venice, Fla., Christina
and Steve Reitz of Fort
George Meade, Md., and
Rebecca McClain of
Austin, Texas; nine great-
grandchildren; a brother,
Walter and Rosalie
Pendery of Belle Vista,
Ark.; as well as numer-
ous nieces and nephews.
Services: Funeral ser-
vices are scheduled for
10 a.m. on Wednesday,
Dec. 9, at St. Michael's
Lutheran Church in
Winchester, Texas. Burial
will follow in the church
cemetery. Visitation was
held from 10 a.m. to 8
p.m. Tuesday and will be
held again from 7 a.m. to
8 a.m. Wednesday at


Phillips and Luckey Fu-
neral Home in Giddings.
The McClain family was
present for visitation
Tuesday evening from 6
to 8 p.m.
Contributions:
Memorials may be made
to the St. Michael's Luth-
eran Church Altar
Restoration Fund.
David B. Powell
David Brian Powell,
57, Venice, Fla., formerly
of Suffield, Conn., died
Monday, Dec. 7, 2009.
David was a graduate
of Suffield Academy and
graduated magna cum
laude from Drew
University in New Jersey.


He served in the Peace
Corps in Niger, Africa.
David worked in France
for 13 years before re-
turning to the United
States.
Survivors include his
sons, Tristan and Ryan;


parents, Samuel and
Marga Powell; brother,
Darrell (Vicki) Powell;
and his former wife,
Frederique Lessard.
Ewing Funeral Home
is in charge of arrange-
ments.


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4A SUN NEWSPAPERS


WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9,2009





WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9, 2009


POLICE BEAT
DUI checkpoint
The Sarasota County
Sheriff's Office is con-
ducting a DUI check-
point from 10 p.m. Fri-
day to 3 a.m. Saturday at
an undisclosed location.
Motorists will recog-
nize the checkpoint op-
eration by the signs,
warning devices and
presence of uniformed
law enforcement person-
nel.
The SCSO made 590
DUI arrests in 2009
through the end of Oc-
tober, compared to 456
for the same period in
2008, a 29-percent in-
crease.
"Motorists who are
under the influence of
drugs or alcohol area a
danger to themselves
and to the citizens of
Sarasota County," said
Sheriff Tom Knight in a
press release. 'A crash
involving an impaired
driver is not an accident,
so we are committed to
keeping these offenders
off our roads."
PSC manager
graduates
Sarasota County Sher-
iff's Office Public Safety
Communications Center
Operations Manager
Nadine Boulanger grad-
uated
from
the Na-
tional
Acad- r
emies of tp
Emerg- -
ency
Dis-
patch /
Com- Boulanger
muni-
cation Center Manager
course.
The 100-hour course
teaches participants
about media relations,
operations, personal
development, adminis-
tration, managing tech-
nology and emerging
issues.
"This is another ex-
ample of our commit-
ment to ensure the PSC
remains current with in-
dustry standards," said
Sheriff Tom Knight in a
press release. "Nadine
has dedicated almost 25
years of service to this
agency, and advancing
her education shows her
commitment to ensuring
she and her colleagues
provide the best possible
service to our citizens."
The PSC is the only
communications center
in the country to be ac-
credited in emergency
medical, fire and law
enforcement dispatch,
and one of only eight to
hold dual emergency
medical and fire dis-
patch accreditations.
Wanted man
surrenders
The Sarasota County
Sheriff's Office last week
issued a warrant for the
arrest of
Harold
Lee
Thomp-
son in
connec-
tion
with
domes-
tic vio-
lence Thompson
inci-
dent.
Thompson turned
himself in Friday night.
He was arrested and
charged with six counts
of possession of a fire-
arm by a convicted felon,
assault, kidnapping,
tampering with a witness
and battery (touch or


strike). Bond was denied.
Not paying attention
AVenice Police De-
partment Officer re-
sponded to a call con-
cerning a suspicious per-
son sleeping in front of a
woman's home, accord-
ing to aVPD report.
The officer contacted
the sleeping man, who
was surrounded by open
containers of beer and


SUN NEWSPAPERS 5A


appear-
ed to be
intoxi-
cated,
disori- 4
ented
and
con-
fused.
He told Jansen
the offi-
cer he didn't have keys to
the apartment and was
waiting for his girlfriend
to return home.
The woman told the
officer the man had
been evicted from the
property and she had a
domestic injunction
against him that had
been served on him that
day by a Sarasota County
Sheriff's Office deputy.
The VPD officer obtain-
ed a copy of the injunc-
tion and found the man
to be in violation be-
cause he had come with-
in 500 feet of the resi-
dence that he had shar-
ed with the woman.
The officer asked the
man if he was permitted
on the property and he
told the officer he "didn't
really pay attention to
what the deputy said,"
because he was having
to leave in a hurry. He
further said he had
planned to break into
the property, since it is
still his apartment, but
he thought he should
wait until his girlfriend
got home.
Shawn Michael Jan-
sen, 29, 1200 block Bar-
bara Drive, Venice, was
arrested and charged
with violation of a do-
mestic injunction. His
bond was set at $10,000.
Domestic battery
A couple's argument
over the use of a bath-
room ended in an arrest,
according to a Sarasota
County Sheriff's Office
report.
The man became an-
gry and began yelling
and swearing at the
woman, breaking a door
off a kitchen cabinet.


The
woman
went
into the
bath-
room
and
locked
the door
trying to
get
away


Proffitt


from the man.
He banged on the
door, demanding the
woman unlock it and
give him earrings that he
had given to her. He
then forced the door
open, breaking it, grab-
bed the woman by the
throat and demanded
the earrings.
The woman pushed
the man away, scratch-
ing his face in the pro-
cess. The man continued
verbally threatening the
woman. When the
woman called 9-1-1, the
man fled the area before
the deputy arrived.
The deputy saw red
marks on the woman's
neck and took photos of
the injuries.
A second deputy lo-
cated Jamie Lee Proffitt,
29, of the 700 block of
Everest Road, Venice,
and arrested and charg-
ed him with domestic


battery. Bond was denied.
Children
observe violence
A woman reported
that her husband yelled
at her for not cooking his
dinner, according to a
Sarasota County Sheriff's
Officer report.
The woman went into
the bedroom and her
husband followed,
punching her in the
back. The incident hap-
pened
in front
of the
couple's
three
chil-
dren. -
The
woman
wasn't
injured Angelsolalde
but did
have redness on her
back. She told the officer,
however, that two weeks
previously, her husband
had bruised her arm, but
she didn't report it.
The couple has lived
together for five years
and married in May.
The man's 17-year-old
daughter was very upset
at the scene and provid-
ed a witness statement.
Daniel A. Angeleso-
lade, 40, of the 1100
block of Falls of Venice
Circle, Venice, was ar-
rested and charged with
domestic battery. His
bond was set at $10,000.
Disabled burglar
A woman saw a white
male knocking on doors
and looking into the
windows of a residence
across the street from
her house in the 800
block of Groveland Ave.
Friday.
According to the Ven-
ice Police Department
report, the woman said
she saw a man enter the
house and knew her
neighbor wasn't home,
so she
called
the po-
lice. She -
describ-
ed the
suspect
as a
white
male
about 6 Spicer
feet tall
and balding.
The officer made con-
tact with the man, who
was wearing blue jeans, a
blue shirt and a maroon
jacket, as he was walking
in the street westbound
on Groveland Avenue.
The woman said she nev-
er lost sight of the man
from the time he left the
residence until police
arrived.
The man, who is dis-
abled, had several pa-
pers in his hands when
the officer approached
him. He told the officer
he was handing out fly-
ers or vouchers for a lo-
cal car dealership and he
didn't go into any of the
residences. The officer
informed him he needed
to get a city permit to
pass out the flyers.
The man consented
to a search. The officer
found three white metal
necklaces in his front
right pants pocket,
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parked there.
The woman positively
identified the man as the
one she had seen enter
her neighbor's residence.
In the meantime, the
neighbor returned home
and told the officer he
had left the door to his
house unlocked and a
window open when he
went to Lowe's. He iden-
tified the three necklaces
as his. He said he had
just worn the one with
the cross the day before
but took it off when he
went to bed that night.
The man then admit-
ted going into the resi-
dence without permis-
sion and taking the jew-
elry.
Robert Joseph Spicer,
33, of the 300 block of
Azure Road, Venice, was
arrested and charged
with unarmed burglary
of an unoccupied dwell-
ing. His bond was set at
$5,000. He made bail
and went home.
But not for long.
On Monday, VPD offi-
cers arrested and charg-
ed Spicer with armed
burglary of a structure,
grand theft of a firearm,
dealing in stolen proper-
ty and false ownership of
information of pawned
items over $300. His bail
was set at $17,000. At
press time Spicer re-
mained in the South
County Jail.
According to the re-
port:
The victim reported a
burglary to his residence
on Saturday that had
taken place on Nov. 14.
The victim said jewelry
and five shotguns were
stolen from his residence
two streets north of
where Spicer burglarized
a home on Groveland
Avenue.
During the Friday
arrest, officers found a
receipt from Gulf Coast
Jewelry & Pawn in Spic-
er's possession. Two
shotguns were listed on
the receipt. They had
been pawned on Nov.
23. The serial numbers


of two of the guns
matched those reported
stolen from the Pineland
address. There are still
three guns missing from
that burglary.
VPD authorities have
determined that from
April to Dec. 7, Spicer
has pawned more than
200 items ranging from
jewelry, electrical tools, a
pressure washer, golf
clubs, fishing rods and
guns.
Once confronted,
Spicer admitted to bur-
glarizing the victim,
which he knows, be-
cause he once dated
their daughter. He said
he parked his car in the
victim's driveway and as
the door to the residence
was unlocked, he went
inside, opened the gun
cabinet and removed
two shotguns. When ask-
ed about the other three
guns, Spicer told officers
he only took two guns
from that residence and
pawned them at Gulf
Coast Pawn & Jewelry.
He also admitted being
involved in several other
area burglaries.
Officers interviewed
Spicer's girlfriend and his
mother. Both denied
seeing any of the stolen
items in the house, and
they had no idea where
he would have gotten all
of the items he pawned.
The officer also was told
that Spicer has a history
of abusing prescription
narcotics and his mother
believes this addiction
could be the reason he
committed the burglar-
ies.
Venice Police
Department arrests
Andrew Duvall, 20,
80 block Bowdoin Road,
Venice. Charges: posses-
sion of drug parapherna-
lia, possession of can-
nabis less than 20 grams.
Bond: $240.
Kevin P Crossland,
47, 600 block Granada
Ave., Venice. Charge:
out-of-county warrant
(violation of probation
- DUI). Bond: $2,000.


Cheryllynn Ann Red-
dinger, 42, 1000 block
Capri Isles Blvd., Venice.
Charge: Driving while
license suspended, can-
celed or revoked. Bond:
$250.
Sarasota County
Sheriff's Office
arrests
Angel Manuel Gar-
ciasamora, 30, 500 block
Shumard St., Osprey.
Charge: no valid driver
license. Bond: $500.
Ashley May Rine-
hart, 23, 600 block Osce-
ola St., Nokomis. Charge:
out-of-county warrant
(violation of probation
- driving while license
suspended). Bond: $250.
Dwight Andrew Wil-
liams, 40, 900 block
Turner St., Nokomis.
Charge: violation of pro-
bation (DUI with prop-
erty damage, leaving the
scene of accident). Bond:
none.
Jeremy ScottYoung,
27, 4300 block Tortoise
Road, Venice. Charge:
violation of probation
(false statement to ob-
tain unemployment
benefits). Bond: none.
Christopher R. Greg-
oris, 27, 700 block Lehigh
Road, Venice. Charge:
third-degree felony
grand theft. Bond:
$1,000.
Ashley Steven Dietz,
26, 1300 block Laurel
Ave., Venice. Charges:
out-of-county warrants
(four counts of burglary
of a dwelling and four
counts of grand theft).
Bond: none.
Ryan Philip Bokeno,
19, 400 block Base Ave.,
Venice. Charges: carrying
a concealed firearm,
petit theft. Bond: $2,120.
Michele Jean Mont-
gomery, 29, 800 block
Gulf Drive, Venice.
Charge: contempt (pros-
titution). Bond: $2,500.


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6A SUN NEWSPAPERS WEDNESDAY DEC. 9, 2009


County working to eliminate street name overlap


BY CHRISTINE HAWES
SUN
CORRESPONDENT

One North Port street
was officially named Er-
na Court. Another was
labeled Erma Street. Still
another was called Irma
Street.
Similarities like this
can interfere with emer-
gency workers trying to
respond to calls for help.
So North Port's address-
ing coordinator research-
ed new names for two of
the three streets, net-
worked with all affected
residents, and took a new
plan to the city commis-
sion for approval.
As a result, Erna Court
became Inspiration Street
and Erma Street became
Madeline Street, under an
ordinance approved by
the North Port City Com-
mission in September.
"We try to be proac-
tive," said Sherry Rider,
whose official title is
planning and zoning
technician. "We try to
take care of things like
this as we find them."
Sarasota County offi-
cials and addressing co-
ordinators in all of the
county's municipalities
are at the front end of a
multi-year project to
identify situations simi-
lar to North Port's Erna/
Erma/Irma overlap.
They're looking not
just for similar-sounding
names, but identical
street names and addres-
ses, and confusing num-
bering situations. The
most vivid example is
Tamiami Trail, on which
addressing starts and
stops at least eight times
as it traverses from
southern to northern


Sarasota County.
Several cities and
even some unincorpo-
rated areas have a
Main Street. Other com-
monly used street names
include Palm or Bay. All in
all, said Sarasota County
Fire Marshal Jane Ross,
more than 2,000 duplicate
street names exist
throughout the county.
Sorting through these
overlaps, redundancies
and confusions will im-
prove emergency re-
sponse and make the
area more navigable to
customers, especially
tourists, Ross said.
"This all comes down
to the health, safety and
welfare of our citizens,
and to customers," Ross
said. "We've actually had
difficulties where four
units responded to one
emergency call, and they
all went to separate ad-
dresses.
"We also need to focus
on the customer and
what they're feeding us.
Most customers don't
know whether they're at
801 Tamiami Trail in
Osprey or another area.
They're just giving a hun-
dred block and the name
of the street."
Emphasis
Standardizing addres-
ses countywide will also
help ensure the useful-
ness of GPS, which can
be essential in helping
area newcomers or tour-
ists find businesses
among Sarasota County's
four municipalities and 23
census-designated areas,
Ross said.
The process of coordi-
nating addresses county-
wide involves merging
the databases of 13 dif-


ferent addressing sys-
tems into one compre-
hensive file. That alone
could take another year
or two, according to Ross.
Actually creating and
implementing changes
could take up to a dec-
ade, said County Admin-
istrator Jim Ley.
An emphasis will be
placed on changing
street names as little as
possible, Ross said. More
likely, residents and busi-
nesses will see a change
in street numbers based
on a grid system that fol-
lows national standards
calling for the lowest
numbers in the south,
progressing higher in a
northward direction.
For example, one hy-
pothetical situation might
be to list Main Street in
North Port in the 100s,
Venice in the 200s, Eng-
lewood in the 300s, No-
komis in the 400s, and
Sarasota in the 500s.
"That way, at least if
someone said they're at
100 Main St., we'll know
it's to the south," Ross
said, "And if they say
10000 Main St., we'll
know they're north."
Unease
Ross said that any
examples of changes are
only illustrative at this
point. Changes won't
occur until after the
county passes its overall
addressing ordinance,
which is up for discus-
sion Dec. 9, and after
individual municipalities
decide whether to "buy
in" and which adjust-
ments to make in rela-
tion to their own needs.
The standardization
of addresses is some-
thing that cities and


DCA from Page 1 A


politicized environment.
I am trying to describe
what is not an even play-
ing field," Shelley said.
Either you submit an
acceptable plan to DCA,
or they "are going to
withhold revenue shar-
ing and grants. They can't
make you do what they
want you to do. But they
can hold back the one
thing you can hardly
stand to lose, and that's
money," Shelley said. "To
be fair, sanctions have
only been entered once."
'A lot of this is easily
fixable," Shelley said.
"There are just a few is-
sues we need to concen-
trate on."
She identified DCA's
top three concerns as
urban sprawl, affordable
housing, and most im-
portantly, inconsisten-
cies with the joint plan-
ning agreement between
the city and Sarasota
County.
Affordable housing
Affordable housing
could be addressed
through an Interlocal
agreement with a nearby
community like North
Port, Shelley said. Council
members also said DCA's
ORC Report (Objections,
Recommendations and
Comments) failed to rec-
ognize the work already
done in the comp plan
specifically to entice af-
fordable housing.
"We did not anticipate
this problem," said May-
or Ed Martin. "We did
some things we thought
would encourage afford-
able housing, like creat-
ing areas for affordable
housing and mixed use
areas. We have already
agreed to the principle."
Planning Director
Tom Slaughter said DCA
wants to see more loca-
tions identified in the
comp plan. Those loca-
tions don't necessarily
have to be within city
limits.
Urban sprawl
Council also objected
to DCAs claim that the


plan promotes urban
sprawl, especially in joint
planning areas identified
for future annexation in
North Venice, but also in
other parts of the city.
"They may have some
concerns if there is going
to be a large areas of low
density in a large area
coming out of that pro-
cess," Shelley said, refer-
ring to properties east of
Interstate 75. After all,
she said, property own-
ers who want to be an-
nexed expect to come
into a more urban set-
ting. DCA has the same
expectation.
"The (DCA) criticism
of area 6 (Pinebrook and
Laurel Roads) is there is
no mixed use," said Coun-
cil Member Jim Bennett.
"We approved a plan
(in that area) that in-
cludes commercial high
density and low density
residential. If that isn't
mixed use I don't know
what is."
He cited other city
council land use ap-
provals, including two
hotels off 1-75 and Laurel
Road, The Bridges mixed
use development, a Sara-
sota Memorial Hospital
facility, and various kinds
of housing in the area as
more proof.
"The criticisms that I
have read ignore every
bit of that. It needs to be
brought out we have
done the right kind of
planning for this area,"
Bennett said.
"I take your position
to be the argument that
no clarification" is neces-
sary, Shelley said. "That
there isn't a conflict. That
that (criticism) is factual-
ly incorrect."
Council agreed and
directed Shelley to reap-
proach DCA on the topic.
Joint planning
agreement
Another not- so -minor
glitch involving the joint
planning areas is a preex-
isting agreement be-
tween the county and
city. The agreement,
which outlines service


boundaries and defines
who will provide what
services like utilities in
the area once it is devel-
oped, was heralded only
a few years ago as an
important step toward
smart growth.
Despite spending two
years revamping the
comp plan and dozens of
public meetings, the one
thing city council didn't
do was run the draft
comp plan, which makes
significant changes in
density to the area, by the
Sarasota County Board of
County Commissioners.
BOCC had to file its
own series of objections,
recommendation and
comments to DCA for
consideration. The coun-
ty found numerous
inconsistencies in the
draft comp plan and the
established joint plan-
ning agreement. County
officials said they are
open to discussing op-
tions provided by the
city, like simply adopting
the joint planning agree-
ment into the comp plan
(which would eliminate
numerous changes coun-
cil hoped to make) or
even dissolving it if nec-
essary.
Shelley said both are
acceptable. Amending
the plan at this point in
time, she argued, is trou-
blesome.
"I don't like to amend
because it takes too long.
I don't want to put you in
that position," she said.
"Our goal is not to
fight the DCA," Martin
said. "Win what we can
by persuasion and make
what compromises are
necessary to get this
done. Obviously we want
to resolve this as quickly
as possible."
The ball is now in the
county's court. City offi-
cials directed Shelley to
draft a letter seeking
BOCC's approval of the
city draft comp plan, and
are hoping for a quick
response.

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counties nationwide are
undergoing, largely in
response to growth and
with the same goal of im-
proving emergency re-
sponse. Alachua County,
for example, took 14
years to complete its ad-
dress standardization,
according to Ley.
But despite its obvious
benefits, address stan-
dardization is causing
some government offi-
cials significant unease.
Roger Clark, a planner
designated as Venice's
addressing coordinator,
was uncomfortable even
pinpointing an existing
situation of similar or
overlapping names in the
Venice area for fear of
triggering an outcry from
residents.
"Any time you can
eliminate confusion, that
increases safety," said
North Port City Manager
Steve Crowell. "But the
downside is, a lot of peo-
ple may have to change
their addresses, commer-
cial business included,
and that means changing
letterhead and other
things."
Once needed changes
are determined, business
owners will be notified
and neighborhoods will
be informed through
public meetings. Busi-
nesses that need to
change letterheads or
street signs will have at
least a year to make those
changes.


ARTS from Page 1A

formula within the In-
terlocal Agreement ... in
return for the school
board's promise they will
do this. You are well with-
in our right to spend sur-
tax proceeds for the
Venice High School (per-
formance arts center)
rebuild," Anderson said.
Support
Anderson had the
support of three council
members with legal
backgrounds.
Retired attorney Ernie
Zavodnyik agreed with
Anderson that the other
AG decisions all deal with
private facilities and
don't apply to Venice's sit-
uation.
"I found two other dis-
tinguishing factors" in
the Escambia County
case, said Council Mem-
ber Jim Bennett, a semi-
retired real estate attor-
ney.
In Escambia's case, the
U.S. Navy and air school
(which agreed to deed
land back to a private
nonprofit company after
it finished with its use) is
not within the Florida tax
system, and thus doesn't
fall under the taxing dis-
tribution law and does
not serve a public pur-
pose, he said.
Council Member John
Moore, a retired judge,
agreed that the Escambia
opinion creates a fourth
requirement that is not
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Holiday celebrations may put a home at risk for
fire. To get through the holiday season safely, Sarasota
County Fire Chief Kenneth Ellerbe suggests following
these important safety tips:
Place candles securely in non-tip candle holders
and well away from anything that could catch fire.
Don't leave candles unattended, and blow them out
before leaving the room or going to sleep.
Use flame-retardant or non-combustible cos-
tumes and decorations.
Supervise children and keep them away from
matches, lighters and candles.
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"I don't think they (the
AG opinions) have much
persuasive weight if it
(the performing arts cen-
ter) is challenged,"
Moore said.
He noted that Florida
statutes regarding the
surtax use and projects
"shall be construed liber-
ally in order to carry out
the intent of local gov-
ernment."
Council Member Sue
Lang asked if Anderson
sought an AG opinion in
coming to that conclu-
sion.
"We could. I do not
recommend you do so,"
Anderson said. "I don't
think it's needed."
"I am not sure it's a
good idea to ask for an
opinion when he is run-


ning" for office, Bennett
added.
"We already have a
legal opinion," Moore
said.
With that, council re-
affirmed its consensus of
support for the project
which voters approved
when they extended the
1-cent sales surtax in
November 2007. Coun-
tywide the vote was 69
percent in favor, with the
performance center as
the city's primary selling
point.
Budway, a retired
prison guard, was miffed
at council's action.
"I had attorneys in my
prison," Budway said.
"That's my comment."
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Business panel vows support for school tax


BY CHRISTINE HAWES
SUN CORRESPONDENT

A panel of local busi-
ness leaders appointed
to provide financial over-
sight to the Sarasota
County School Board has
vowed to launch a sub-
stantial public relations
campaign in favor of
passing a school tax ref-
erendum coming on the
March ballot.
"We're certainly going
to be on board to do
everything we can," said
chair Bob Windom,
whose credits include
serving as assistant secre-
tary of health under
President Ronald Reagan.
"I just hope citizens that
may hear about this will
jump on our bandwagon
once they realize the con-
sequences if we don't."
Windom's commit-
ment came after the com-
mittee presented findings
they said demonstrated
the school board's effective
application of previous ref-
erendum monies for the
good of student education.
The 1-mill referendum,
which adds $1 to every
$1,000 of taxable value,
was approved by voters in
2002 and 2006 and is up
for renewal in March.
"We came to the con-
clusion, quite frankly, that
in terms of the return on
investment ... we're very
confident that there's an
extremely strong linking
that says we get what we
pay for," said committee
vice chair John Cranor, an
executive who has led
Popeye's, Wilson Sporting
Goods and Long John
Silver's. "We have a good
return on our investment
into the school system in
Sarasota County."
Among the key quali-
ties Cranor noted on
behalf of the seven-
member committee:
Sarasota County is
among the top 10 school
districts in Florida in
Florida Comprehensive
Assessment Test scores.
Student scores on
the annual SAT are 23
points higher than the
state average in math,
and 19 points higher in
reading.
The district's gradua-
tion rate is at its highest
ever for the last measur-
able year, the 2007-08
school year, during which
86 percent of students
graduated and only 2
percent dropped out.
The percentage of
third-, fourth- and fifth-
grade students satisfy-
ing achievement goals
increased from 2001 to
2008 by 16 percentage
points among white
students, from 70 to 86
percent; and by 24 per-
centage points among
black students, from 31
to 55 percent.
Among middle-
schoolers, the percentage
satisfying achievement
goals during the same
time frame improved 10
percentage points among
white students, from 65
to 75 percent, and 20 per-
centage points among
black students, from 23 to
43 percent.
"By any objective
measure, performance in
Sarasota County schools
is at the top," Cranor said.
Promises kept
In addition, Cranor
noted, the school board
had followed through on
its commitment in 2006
to devote the vast major-
ity of referendum pro-
ceeds to higher teacher
salaries, enhanced edu-
cational programs and a
longer school day.
As promised, Cranor
said, one-third of referen-
dum funds have been


used to increase teacher
salaries, one-third for
program enhancements,
almost one-third to add
30 minutes to each school
day and the rest to reduc-
ing class sizes and fund-


ing administrative needs.
Cranor said the com-
mittee is concerned about
the pending loss of federal
stimulus money. This
year's budget includes
$29 million worth of
help from the American
Recovery and Investment
Act; next year's budget
includes $15 million.


"We want to register
our concern and suggest
that planning now to
deal with those declines
in funding from federal
sources is paramount,"
Cranor said.
Board Chair Shirley
Brown echoed Cranor's
concerns and said the
committee's report fur-


their illustrated the need
for the upcoming refer-
endum's approval, which
is projected to generate
about $38 million.
"Four years ago, (the
referendum) helped us
take a giant leap forward
in how we were running
our schools," Brown said.
"Now, we're needing it to


hang on and continue
providing the services.
The advisory commit-
tee's report followed a
grim summary from Al
Weidner, deputy chief
financial officer, of the
district's capital budget
situation.
Weidner warned the
board that projected rev-


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PUBLISHER
ROBERT A. VEDDER
PHONE: (941) 207-1000
FAX: (941) 484-8460
8A
WEDNESDAY
DEC. 9 2009


OPINION


GONDOLIER SUN EDITOR
BOB MUDGE
bmudge@venicegondolier.com


OUR VIEW



Keeping a close eye on red tide


Recent reports showed traces of
the red-tide algae off the South-
west Florida coast, but there's
no need to go running for the hills just
yet. There were only trace amounts.
Karenia brevis, the Latin name for
the microscopic algae that bloom into
red tide, is a natural occurrence in the
Gulf of Mexico and has been around
for centuries, as best as we know.
Spanish explorers cruising the coast
reported something present in the
water that left dead fish washed up
along the shore.
Red tide comes and goes, although
there's considerable evidence that
manmade pollution fuels the toxic
organism. Think of it as something
similar to fertilizing your lawn. (And
think of it while you're fertilizing your
lawn.)
In recent years, scientists we have
developed far more sophisticated


methods of detecting the algae's pres-
ence and following its patterns. Mote
Marine Laboratories in Sarasota
employees a small fleet of mini-sub-
marine devices called BreveBusters to
monitor the organism.
With extensive sampling, the state
Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
sends out weekly e-mail alerts that
report findings all along Florida's east
and west coasts. Late last month, red
tide was found in low concentrations
in two spots offshore in Collier Coun-
ty, one in Manatee County. Three
samples showed up in 29 test spots in
Sarasota County; they ranged from a
background concentration to "low"
on the institute's scale.
That's very low overall, and very
good news for anyone who lives near
the water or enjoys a day at the beach.
It's also a far cry from the algae bloom
boom of 2005-06, when red tide


caused major fish kills and forced
people to flee from the beach. Wind-
borne mist causes itchy throats,
watery eyes and coughing in humans.
It can send people with pulmonary
problems, like asthma, to hospital
emergency rooms. And it causes huge
headaches for the tourist-related
beach businesses who have to deal
with disappointed customers.
We've been fortunate to experience
little red-tide activity in the past three
years, but it will, sure enough, be back
with us in the future. To help cope
with the problem, the Fish and Wild-
life Research Institute and the Univer-
sity of South Florida announced in
November that they had created the
Center for Prediction of Red Tides at
USF's College of Marine Sciences in
St. Petersburg.
One aim is to "pull together biolog-
ical, chemical and physical scientific


expertise" and use computer model-
ing to help forecast outbreaks. But
more-sophisticated studies may also
give us a better understanding of the
causes of toxic blooms, including the
impact of human activity.
A new research model developed
by the National Oceanic and Atmos-
pheric Administration indicates nu-
trient-enriched water flowing from
the Mississippi River and circulating
through the Gulf stimulates red tide,
probably a lot more than had been
earlier known, the Environment News
Service reports. That may show that
spikes of nitrogen pollution "much
lower than previously suspected" can
trigger blooms, said Richard Stumpf,
a NOAA oceanographer.
Better monitoring of nutrients in
the Gulf may prove that. That, in turn,
could spur calls for tighter pollution
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You may have heard that
newspapers are fading fast and
are about ready to go out of
existence. That seems to be a
conclusion that people have
drawn from the financial trou-
ble many papers are in. The
other rumor is that the In-
ternet is newspapers' undoing.
Paul Hollowell brought me
a couple of papers from
Moline, Ill., with two stories by
a columnist, Roger Ruthhart,
explaining why he thinks that
is very far from the case.
Of course, there have been
some very high profile news-
papers that were sold or had
major cutbacks, and some
have declared bankruptcy.
Most of the problems have
been the same as so many
other businesses that ramped
up during the robust economy.
They just took on too much
debt, assuming the good times
would continue a long time.
While the Chicago Tribune
company was seeking bank-
ruptcy protection, the news-
paper itself was doing quite
well (not the poor Cubs on the
field, which it has since sold).
The new owners took on bil-
lions of debt to purchase the
group of papers and it just
could not be supported by
declining revenues.
We sadly read last week that
DeSears, a longtime local ap-
pliance store, closed, a victim
of the very same thing. A huge
radio conglomerate is in simi-
lar trouble.
Yes, in fact most daily news-
papers have lost circulation.
So have all other traditional
media. But whatever you
think, that still leaves newspa-
pers the dominant source of
news, especially local news,
and the No. 1 source for local
buying information.
Our small group of papers
has maintained its circulation
this year; in fact, has been only
one of three in the state to be
up on Sunday circulation.
Sure, our revenue is off as
advertising has mirrored the
decline of certain sectors of
the market. Yet many sectors
are very strong and doing fine,
though reductions in con-
struction, autos and durable
goods have been substantial.
This problem has faced all
media about the same.
One of Roger's points was
that without newspapers, who
will report the local news thor-
oughly? Certainly TV stations


could, but we all know they
can only give a few minutes to
each of the main events of the
day.
There will be blogs and
other Internet sources that will
work to some degree, but as we
all have learned, the Internet
has not been a reliable news
source, although it certainly
has an important place. A
somewhat unknown fact is
that newspaper Web sites are
dominant. They had more
than 3.4 billion visitors in
September of this year alone.
Our paper has seven people
in Venice bringing you Venice-
area news twice a week every
week, and that does not
include some fabulous corre-
spondents we have working
for us.
Newspapers nationwide are
a lot more viable than some
would like to think: 104 million
adults read a print newspaper
every day. Even among the
young those 18-24 and 25-
34 61 percent read a paper
every week.
They are powerful for ad-
vertisers: 73 percent of adults
make buying decisions from a
newspaper. Another 82 per-
cent used a newspaper insert,
and some 67 percent clipped
coupons.
Roger's columns focused on
the importance of a well-
trained journalist force and an
entity that very strongly sup-
ports and in some cases ex-
poses wrongs in the local com-
munities. But equally impor-
tant is a newspaper's role in
bringing results for advertisers.
Newspapers, including
their electronic and video
venues with their news and
advertising expertise, will be
around a long time.


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divorce from Tiger Woods.



Mayor Ed Martin has cor-
rected my statement last week
about his not allowing the
planning commission to re-
view the comp plan. He indi-
cated to me it was a staff deci-
sion. I wonder if it couldn't be
asked to review the plan any-
way.

The boat parade was truly
great. My hearty thanks to
those 45 boat owners for a
great parade. Many finished
their decorations in the rain.
What a wonderful event.
Thanks to the committee,
especially John Osmulski,
who has chaired this for years,
and the police and sheriff's
officers that make the traffic
flow.
The Gondolier Sun has en-
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MONEY? CALL US AT 207-1111.


It's all bills on Saturday

Try five. Just noticed that the post office has a $3.8 million
deficit and is going to close "X" number of post offices. It can't
even decide which ones to shut down to save money. So far,
there's no specific decision on which facilities to close. The ques-
tion is, why close any facility? The problem is that we customers
don't mail half of what we used to in the past, due to post offices.
Technology has changed our habits. Why do we have Saturday
delivery of our residential mail? We could actually save hundreds
of millions of dollars if they'd just stop that- vehicle fuel, main-
tenance, etc. It's too easy and logical to cut costs this way. It's hard
to rationalize the thinking, or lack of thinking.


They get it. I am happy to
see that three council mem-
bers Ernie Zavodnyik, Kit
McKeon and Emilio Carlisimo
- seem to understand that the
FAA clearly does not want a B-
11 airport. It's great to see them
stand up to Mayor Martin and
Sue Lang and John Moore, and
to help them understand that
we need to move on with this.
It's dragging on and on and on
- millions more dollars. Also,
in Let'em Have It about how
nice it would be to have a com-
muter flight to Tampa and
Sarasota airports. I think that
would be so wonderful to have
at our airport. I hope they will
stop this trying to get our air-
port down to nothing.
Spotted. Greed has taken
over the whole world, and es-
pecially the United States. But
then again, just take a ride to
downtown Venice. These peo-
ple come and mark their pa-
rade-viewing spots so nobody
else can have access. I would
call that littering. If you want to
watch a parade, come see it
when the parade is on. But I
guess Venice is like the rest of
America greedy, want to be
upfront and first, regardless.
Deterred. Re: Would you
feel safe in Venice knowing
that more people are carrying
guns? Yes, I would. Knowing or
suspecting that a person is
armed does deter criminal ac-
tivity. No one has ever robbed
a police officer.
Not credible. Recently a
city employer was taking a city
truck from Venice to Sarasota
to take a license course. Ap-
parently the lady who called


Let 'em


Have It


the city wanted to know why
the city truck was driving to
Sarasota. She didn't give her
name and said that someone
was driving erratically and
speeding. I don't think it's very
credible if she won't give her
name. They should give their
name and stand up for what
they are accusing people of be-
cause the employee got written
up. I don't think it's fair or right.
They should find out their infor-
mation before they start calling
people and complaining.
Packing. Guns are the solu-
tion. Absolutely. Citizens
should legally carry a sidearm.
It would be a preventive for all
crime. It's been a proven fact in
many areas that this is so. God
bless all of our law enforce-
ment officers for carrying side-
arms and using them properly.
Free spending. We senior
citizens are tired of being told


we don't know what is happen-
ing around the world. We
seniors were the backbone of
this nation and proud of it. We
built this country to be what it
is today. Or should I say, what it
was until a few years ago. We
had congressmen and sena-
tors who worked for the good
of the people. Not themselves.
How many hours do they work
for us compared to working on
their campaigns? A COLA for
themselves and not for the
people on Medicare or Medi-
caid? They should have the
same as the people get from
their work. They do not pay
Social Security nor do they pay
for their benefits, but they sure
have themselves a sweet deal,
such as getting the same pay
each year for life and free ben-
efits for life. Now let's talk
about travel. That's free also.
Look at what the president
gets while in office. He gets the
same salary and benefits and
Secret Service people when he
leaves, along with the money
that the first lady gets for life.
And look at his travel. He has
traveled more in his first year
than any president in all their
years of service. That's our tax
dollars with wings, baby. And
we wonder why the country is
bankrupt. We could use those
dollars to help our country. It
costs more than a million dol-
lars for one trip in this country.
What do you think the cost is
for overseas travel? So Amer-
icans, let's remember that's our
money they are spending.
What do we get out of it? Oh,
and just remember that the first
lady has 22 assistants while our
past first ladies had one or two.
And she gets a good salary for
life also. Last I heard was
$250,000 per year for life un-
less she got a raise also.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Members of
Congress pay into Social Secur-
ity. Also, according to factcheck.
org, Michelle Obama has 24 as-
sistants, compared to 19 for Hil-
lary Clinton and 18 for Laura
Bush. The combined salaries of
Obama's assistants is $1.6 mil-
lion; for Bush's assistants it was
$1.4 million. Obama herself
receives no salary.





WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9, 2009


LETTERS FROM OUR READERS

Make holidays happy and safe

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your car home with no cost to you. The program runs
from Nov. 26 through Jan. 2.
For more information, visit www.designateddriv-
er.com.


A.C. Conklin
Sales and Marketing Coordinator
Gold Coast Eagle Distributing


Number inflation by the FAA


BY HUGH LAUBIS
GUEST COLUMNIST

A few months ago, I reported on
the ongoing dispute between
Federal Aviation Administration
and the city about the accurate
designation of our General
Aviation airport.
A quick review of the facts then
reported were that a designation
"C" means bigger planes than
those now using our airport. At the
same time, a designation "B' will
not exclude any aircraft now mak-
ing use of it.
We are not an "actual C" and
never have been except for an
error in labeling the 2000 master
plan based on inaccurate opera-
tion counts. By current footprint,
number of operations and type of
aircraft, we are and have only ever
been an "actual B."
Then, where did the bogus
count of operations back in 2000
come from? Well, no surprise, from
the FAA.
The FAA has scammed us going
way back to 2000 when it handed
our city manager its own outra-
geous projection figures for plan-
ning the future growth of our air-
port.
Sadly, our mayor, council, city
manager, airport manager and
advisory board at the time were
either too thrilled or ill educated
on the subject to object to the
ridiculous predictions they were
handed.


Now the FAA is still insisting on
the validity of those bogus num-
bers. The current city administra-
tion is very aware of this history
and is trying now to set the record
straight, with facts, for completion
of our new airport plan due in
January. The bad news is the FAA is
not cooperating and working hard
not to allow that to happen.
Our city has spent hundreds of
thousands of our own funds to
install state-of-the-art camera
equipment to count each and
every landing and takeoff, 24
hours per day, into the foreseeable
future. The counting started this
year in March, but other factors
going back for years support the
current counts and our future esti-
mates.
Our consultant, DY, agrees.
The results so far support our
position. FAA's number is an exag-
geration by a factor of four:
Current FAA estimate of 2010
operations -190,709
Current estimate based on
actual camera count, 45,000
(worst case, including student
activity)
As a result of these highly dis-
torted numbers, the FAA is insist-
ing that this airport be upgraded to
accommodate these bogus esti-
mates.
Therefore, somewhere between
$7 million and $20 million of our
city's airport dollars will be re-
quired to retrofit the airport to
meet those standards all while


also affecting existing housing and
the quality of lives of hundreds of
our citizens.
Fortunately, the ongoing con-
troversy over our small municipal
General Aviation airport has
recently received the attention of
the Department of Transportation
Office of the Inspector General.
The issue it is now investigating is
misrepresentation by our local
FAA office of flight counts at
Florida airports. As a result of citi-
zen intervention, the inspector
general is looking into local FAA
demands that the Venice airport
abide by its grossly exaggerated
counts and to expand the airport.
By the way, it just so happens
that these are the same counts that
FAA uses to justify its requests for
national airport funding to Con-
gress.
So, it is all about money once
again.
It is interesting to note that
many may believe that FAA has
regulatory authority over airports.
In fact, however, federal influence
over airports is not about regula-
tions but about money.
The FAA can only control much
of what happens at airports by
being keeper of the funding. We
need to get it the message that we
do not want its money, but rather
wish to remain in control of our
destiny.

Hugh Laubis is a resident of
Waterford.


Story source
was a turkey
Editor:
In the feature article
about the real Thanks-
giving, I must take excep-
tion with Mr. Godfrey
Hodgson's saying there
were no wild turkeys in
that part of Eastern Mas-
sachusetts. To prove the
point, I have a picture that
clearly shows very large
wild turkeys strolling across
my sister's patio in Hing-
ham, Mass., which is not
very far north of Plymouth.
I dare say that if they are
there now, surely they were
there in abundance in the
1600s. Makes me wonder
how much more of his his-
tory of our holiday may not
be really factual.

Roma Johnson
Venice


VEDDER fromPage8A

joyed sponsoring this all
21 years. Many youth
boating organizations
will receive money to
help support their pro-
grams.

We are lucky to have
Sue and Bob Hebert step
up to chair next year's
Holiday Parade, the
state's largest nighttime
Christmas parade.

Generosity is a won-
derful thing in Venice.
One such example is the
Steve and Michelle
Hazeltine family and
their nursery on River
Road, which donates
2,500 poinsettia plants
each year to dress up
downtown and accent
our attractive Christmas
(or, if you, prefer holiday)
lights and decorations.
They do this at other
times and it makes a gor-
geous downtown.
Now thank them by
buying one of their fresh
Christmas trees from
North Carolina.

This is Hand-Washing
Awareness Week. The
county, with the help of a
grant, is working hard to
make everyone aware
that, with the threat of
swine flu for that mat-
ter, all diseases the
importance of sanitizing
your hands can't be
overemphasized. More
and more businesses are
making sanitizers avail-
able, but washing your
hands a lot is important.

Robert A. Vedder
writes a weekly column
in this paper


SUN NEWSPAPERS 9A









10A SPORTS
WEDNESDAY
DEC. 9,2009 S O T


CONTACT US
PERRY D. PENTZ
SPORTS EDITOR
(941) 207-1107
ppentz@venicegondolier.com


FOOTBALL



Wales commits to Syracuse


MR. SHEEPSHEAD
COLUMNIST


Where are

the pompano?

Most fishermen, including
myself, have been complain-
ing about the disappearance
of pompano.
Last Tuesday, two reliable
fishermen changed my opin-
ion on this subject after fish-
ing Sarasota Bay and catch-
ing at least 40 pomps using
1/4-ounce jigs and flies. The
best part is they only kept a
few for dinner. This proves
my theory that fish go into
the Intracoastal when a front
comes through. In addition
to the pomps, they also
caught several other species.
The Intracoastal is also the
place for sheepshead, as they
are starting to school in the
rocky areas. The best baits
seem to be sand fleas, fid-
dlers and shrimp. Trouble
getting live ones? Then try
fresh frozen as these baits are
also great for pomps.
Bluefish and jacks are
being caught at jetties and
there are also schools of large
jacks out in the Gulf of
Mexico. On occasion, they
come close to the beach and
jetties. If fishing the beach,
try a 1/2-ounce silver spoon
and look for the birds.
Well, fellow Sheepshead-
ites, the time has come to say
goodbye until next week.

Mr Sheepshead is Dave
Hack. Contact him at
486-1998, 321-8849 or
mrsheepshead@verizon. net.



SPORTS BRIEFS
Soccer alumni night
set for Friday
The Venice High soccer
teams will be holding a soc-
cer alumni night on Friday 11
for their matches against
Naples Gulf Coast
All former Venice High
soccer players will be admit-
ted free.
The Lady Indians play at 6
p.m. followed by the boys
soccer match at 8 p.m.
Venice Little League
registration is Saturday
The Venice Little League
will be holding registration
for the spring 2010 season
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
at the Chuck Reiter Complex.

Please see BRIEFS, 11A


BY PERRY D. PENTZ
SPORTS EDITOR

Venice's Beckett Wales didn't
even think about the possibility
of playing college football until
the end of his sophomore sea-
son.
The 6-foot-4, 218-pound
senior tight end didn't think he
was good enough.
Two years later and things
have definitely changed for
Wales after he committed to
play at Division I Syracuse


University on a
full athletic
scholarship.
'At the end of
my sophomore
year, coach (John -
Peacock) told me
I was good at
football and took Wales
me aside and told
me I had a chance to play in col-
lege and that's when I think I
got rid of playing basketball,"
Wales said.
The 17-year-old, who will


sign his national letter of intent
on Feb. 3, 2010, decided after
his official visit to the New York
college over the weekend.
"It's a great place for me,"
he said. 'A perfect fit for me.
The academic standpoint is
above average and the foot-
ball program is being built
and I want to be a part of
something big."
"It's a great school with a lot
of tradition there," said Venice
head coach John Peacock. "I
think he is going to be playing a


lot there. I think it's a perfect
fit."
It was Wales' only visit to a
college.
"My mom could only go on
one so I chose for her to go on
this one with me," he said. "The
facilities are beautiful and the
visit was great."
Other colleges interested in
his services included Iowa
State, Indiana and Troy.
The Orange finished with a

Please see WALES, 11 A


Bobcats down Indians in opener


BY PERRY D. PENTZ
SPORTS EDITOR


It took a half, but only prac-
ticing five days for seven of
Venice's 11 varsity players,
caught up to the Indians.
North Port, who was playing
its seventh game, limited
Venice to just six points in the
second half to rally for a 44-32
win on Tuesday night in the
Indians' season opener at
North Port High.
Venice led 26-23 in the first
half but couldn't keep up the
same intensity in the second
half.
Senior Justin Grant, who
scored 12 points in the first
half, was limited to two points
in the fourth quarter.
The Indians managed just
two field goals in the third
quarter and didn't score for
more than 11 minutes.
After Venice's Clay Burton
scored on a layup with 4:15 left
in the third quarter, Venice did-
n't score again until Grant
scored with 53 seconds
remaining in the game.
"It's not a real surprise," said
Venice coach Steve Cavallaro.
"We are not even in shape yet.
Those are things that happen
when you aren't in shape. We
have 7 of 11 kids on varsity
tonight that haven't played or
practiced more than five days
since the end of last season.
When you only have five days
of practices there are going to
be bumps and stagnant halves
down the line."
"It may have been an advan-
tage conditioning down the
stretch," North Port coach Curt
Allen said about Venice playing
its first game. "I will take advan-
tage of that. He made the
schedule."
Venice had trouble contain-
ing 6-foot-7 Kasey Wilson had
16 points including 10 in the
third quarter. He also pulled
down 14 rebounds.
"Three things I told the kids
(at halftime)," said Allen.
"Kasey was a monster inside.
We have to get it inside. Larry
(Taylor) just played his butt off,
but Dauntae (Johnson) guard-


SUN PHOTO BY JUSTIN FENNELL
Venice's Justin Grant makes a drive to the hoop for two points during Tuesday evening's game against North
Port.


ed Grant in the second half and
Grant is a really good player. I
challenged Dauntae at half-
time to step up defensively and
shut him down. We started get-
ting the ball inside where we
wanted it and making plays."
"I don't think we had legs in


the second half," said
Cavallaro. "I think we were
spent by halftime."
The Bobcats (7-0) used the
3-pointer in the first quarter to
jump out to a 10-3 lead early in
the first quarter.
Venice didn't panic and bat-


tled back from a 13-7 deficit by
scoring seven straight points
including three from Grant and
five from Zach Christian. The
Indians led 15-14 after one
quarter.

Please see OPENER, 11A


SPORTS SHORTS


WRESTLING
VENICE PLACES SIXTH AT EAST LAKE: Venice
placed seven wrestlers in the top six to take sixth out
of 23 teams in the East Lake Invitational on Friday
and Saturday atTarpon Springs
The Indians finished with 146 points. Dunedin
captured the title with 247.5 points while North Port
was second with 220 points.
Junior FrankTrigg grabbed second place at 152
pounds after dropping a 10-6 championship match
to Dunedin's Tyler Smith.
After the first day of competition on Friday, the
Indians were in fifth place with 74 points as Trigg,
Jeremy Erickson (125 pounds), Eric Medel (171),
Garrett Johnson (189) and Devin Balsinger (285)


advanced to the semifinal round.
Erickson, who took third-place overall, lost his only
match in the semifinals to Dunedin's Jeremy Goodloe,
who is ranked No. 5 in Class 2A by Scout's Florida
Wrestling Forum, 6-5.
Johnson and Matt Parker (103 pounds), who won
five of seven matches, placed fourth while Balsinger
was fifth after pinning Clearwater'sTim Parr in 52 sec-
onds in his final match.
Medel and Robert Wahlrab (215) ended up with
sixth-place finishes.

BOYS SOCCER
DESOTO BEATS VENICE: Joey Carlin scored late in
the second half for Venice's only goal in a 4-1 loss to


DeSoto County on Tuesday night in Arcadia.
The Indians, who haven't played a match in more
than two weeks, trailed 2-0 at halftime. Carlin scored
on an assist by Zach Greening in the 73rd minute.

MIDDLE SCHOOL
BASKETBALL
GIRLS: (Dec. 7 results) Pine View 18, Sarasota 7;


Brookside 29, Laurel 26; Heron Creek 29, Booker 14;
McIntosh 24, Venice 12; (Dec. 2 results) Pine View
46, Brookside 12; Woodland 30, Sarasota 16; Venice
33, Laurel Nokomis 23; McIntosh 34, Booker 26.
BOYS: (Dec. 7 results) Pine View 44, Sarasota
32; Brookside 40, Laurel Nokomis 34; Heron Creek
52, Booker 38; McIntosh 46, Venice 24; (Dec. 2
results) Pine View 29, Brookside 26; Woodland 33,
Sarasota 19; Laurel Nokomis 41, Venice 39; Booker
55, McIntosh 50 OT.


iorts


SPORTS CALENDAR

COMING UP Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
BKG Port Charlotte at WRE -Venice in JV Captain
Venice,JV 6,V 7:30 p.m. ArcherTourney, JV 2 p.m.
SBSOC-Venice at GWL Booker, GSOC Gulf Coast at Venice, WRE-Venice in
U. M Lakewood Ranch, JV 6, Riverview at Venice V 6 p.m. Captain ArcherTourney
E z V 7:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m BKB -Venice at Sarasota, JV (At Charlotte High), V
GSOC Fort Myers 6,V 7:30 p.m. 10 a.m.
at Venice, JV 6, BSOC Gulf Coast at Venice,
V 7:30 p.m. V 8 p.m.
BSOC Boys soccer, GSOC Girls soccer, BKB Boys basketball, BKG Girls basketball, WRE Wrestling, GWL Girls weightlifting


SPORTS PUB2y
Enjoy Bogey's Great Food &
Support Your Hometown Hangout!


Frank Trigg
VENICE HIGH SCHOOL'S
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Venice High wrestler Frank Trigg placed second in the
152-pound weight class at the 23-team East Lake
Invitational over the weekend in Tarpon Springs as he
won four of five matches. The junior also won with a pin in
32 seconds against Braden River earlier in the week.


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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9, 2009


GOLF RESULTS
MYAKKA PINES GOLF CLUB
Oct. 23
Men's Shootout Quota Points: Jack Drees,
John Dermastja, Jerry Campbell, Bruce Martin
+17; Fred Melquist, Hager Blair, Harry
McFerren, Jim Foss +16; Dick Dore, Joe Rueger,
Rich Marks, Curt VanSlyke +14.
Oct. 25
Halloween Scramble 6-person Step Aside:
Bob and Linda Jameson, Dean and Ellen
Chamberlain, Bob and Alice Denhardt 53.
Oct. 26
Men's Day3 Net BB of 4: Dick Daley, Dick
Dorman, Wally Brooks, Richard Sadlon -16;
Dan White, Don Judy, Bob Banz, Guy Conkey -
14; Jim Delwiche, Bob Hale, John McCormick,
Dan Watson -10.
Oct. 29
9-Hole Ladies Fall Scramble: Shirley Shook,
Kathy Dee, Mary Landis, Jean Judy 35.
18-Hole Ladies Odd Holes: A: Jean Ryskamp
36; B: Diana Litsch 34; C: Lois Cronan 37; D:
Eleanor O'Shaughnessy 34.
MGAAIl-Stars Team Quota Points: Al DeLuca,
Rich Sadlon, Andy Wright, John McCormick +2;
three teams tied at +1.
Oct. 30
Men's Shootout Quota Points: Fred Melquist,
Dean Hess, Harry McFerren, Jim Foss +14;


OPENER from Page 10A


SUN NEWSPAPERS 11A


three teams tied at +13.
Nov. 2
Men's DayTeam Low Net: Dallas Bergl, Jerry
Campbell, Chuck Wieder, John Dermastja -3;
Hager Blair, Norm Brown, Roy Rossetti, Dick
Crowell +2; Thad Long, Dennis Machesky, Jack
Drees, Harold Anderson +3.
Nov. 4
Hole-In-One: Dick Daley aced the 180-yard,
8th Hole (White Course) with a 4-hybrid.
Witnesses were Roy Rossetti, Bob Banz, Jake
Tavacola.
MGAAll-Stars Quota Points: Sam Colavita, Ron
Cytlak, Gene Heissenbuttal +18; Irv Brott, Keith
Kleinschrodt, Fred Melquist, George Vogt +14; Al
DeLuca, Dick Dorman, Andy Wright +12.
Nov. 5
18-Hole Ladies Throw Out 1 Hole Each 9: A:
Barb Spedalire 56; B: Pam Rowe 56; C: Lois
Rueger 55; D: Alice Cytlak, Pat Sabourin,
Pauline Wilding 58 (tied); E: Kathy Wallis 54.
Nov. 6
Men's Shootout Team Quota Points: John
McCormick, Ken Wilson, John Morris, Paul
Meredith +13; Jack Drees, John Dermastja,
Jerry Campbell, Bruce Martin +8; Gary Palmer,
Bob DeCotis, George Randall +7.
Nov. 7
New Englanders: Dick Newcomb, Elwin


Sawtelle, Bruce Smith +1; Bill Riley, Don
Greene, Jim MacKay, AndyTrudeau -3.
Nov. 9
Men's Day Ind. Quota Points: Harold Bowers
+10, Harold Anderson +9, Tom Milazzo +8,
George Vogt +6, John Morris +5, Thad Long +5,
Bill Dundon +5, Dan White +4.
Nov. 11
All-Stars Team Quota Points: Dick Crowell, Ron
Cytlak, Bob Hale, Bob McKenzie +14; Andy
Anderson, Sam Colavita, Luke Hertzog +12.
New Englanders Team Quota Points: John Duffy,
Tom Heilman, Tom Murphy +7.
Nov. 12
18-Hole Ladies N.O.S.E. 1/2 Hndcp.: A: Pat
Terry 31; B: Catherine Varney 30; C: Jean
McCrossin 34; D: Kathy Wallis 29.
9-Hole Ladies Low Net: A: Kathy Dee, Ann
Hertzog, Dot Morrissey 38 (tied); B: Corey Plasek
37; C: Beth Camp 34; D: Diane O'Brien 42.
Nov. 14
New Englanders: Bill Allen, Dick Moran, Ed
Quinlan, Dick Newcomb +21; Tom Heilman,
Dick Machas, Jim MacKay, Bill Riley +16.
Nov. 16
Monday Men 1 Net BB of 4: Thad Long,
Gaetan Racette, Dick Dorman, Harold Anderson
54; Rudy Kludt, Casey Boczar, John Snyder,
Jerry Campbell 55.


Nov. 18
All-Stars Team Quota Points: Andy Anderson,
Sam Colavita, Stan Grover; Harold Bowers, Dick
Crowell, John Snyder +4 (tied).
New Englanders Team Quota Points: Al Belcher,
Bill Allen, Harry MacPherson +8; Tom Heilman,
Jim MacKay Ed Quinlan, Tom Murphy-1.
Nov. 20
Men's Shootout Quota Points: Tom Heilman,
Tom Murphy, Dick Dorman, John Wille +13; Skip
Miller, Stan Oraczewski, Tom Hansen +11; Russ
Christman, Bob DiCianni, Vic Martin +11.
Nov. 21
New Englanders: Jim MacKay, Dick Moran, Dick
Newcomb +4; Tom Heilman, Bill Lappen, Tom
Murphy -1.
Nov. 23
Men's Fall Member-Guest BB of 2 Net: Dan
White, Dave Marshman; Gaetan Racette, Marsh
Shier 60 (tied); Joe Dee, Carmen Rivera 61.
Men's Day Ind. Low Net: George Almeder 63,
John Dermastja, Larry Gall, Jack Drees, Ken
Wilson, Norm Brown, Al DeLuca 68 (tied).
Nov. 27
Men's Shootout Quota Points: Russ Christman,
Bob Drianni,Vic Martin +17; Larry Gall, Chuck
Wieder, Sam Colavito +9; Norm Clark, Gary
Anderson, Tom Milazzo, Rich Sadlon +8.
Nov. 28


New Englanders: Dick Moran, Jack Bennett, Bill
Allen +4; Bill Lappen, Jeff Gabrielson, Elwin
Sawtelle, Andy Trudeau +1.
Nov. 30
Men's Day Hot Dog Scramble: Rudy Kludt, Bob
Denhardt, Chuck Wieder, George Vogt 58; Bob
Jameson, Dick Dorman, Peter Hubert, Dan
Watson 60.
Dec. 2
All-Stars Team Quota Points: Harold Bowers,
Sam Colavita, Mike Papin, AndyWright +15;
George Almeder, Dick Crowell, John Keick, Paul
Meredith +14.
New Englanders Team Quota Points: Lou
Chiasson, Paul Foster, Bill Riley +7.

VENICE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Nov. 7
MGA Blue Tee Ind. Quota Points: 1st Flight-
Richard Gupta +4, Hal Loud +3; 2nd Flight-
Mario Testa -2, Al Zappala -3; 3rd Flight-Tom
Hanson +2, Jeff Belding even.
White Tee Ind. Quota Points: 1st Flight-
AnthonyTesta +4; 2nd Flight-Dallas Robinson
+5, Sam Till +1; 3rd Flight-Bob Keiller +4, Leo
Smith +4; 4th Flight-Terry Conner +3, Paul
Halasz +3, Ed Puchy +3, Allen Petty +3.
Black Tee Ind. Quota Points: Bob McEntee +2,
Hal McReynolds +1.


WALES from Page 10A


North Port hit four 3-pointers by
four different players in the first quar-
ter.
In the second quarter, Venice kept
scoring thanks to the inside moves by
Grant, who scored seven of his team-
high 14 points in the second quarter.
Venice led 22-18 on a pull-up
jumper in the lane by Christian but
North Port cut it to 26-13 at halftime
on a jumper in the lane by Larry
Taylor, who finished with 15 points.
"I'm extremely happy," said Cavallaro.
"I'm not upset at all. I thought we played
an outstanding first half that shows me
the potential that we got. I think as the
season goes we will put two better
halves than that together. The first half
we just played hard. I don't think we
necessarily ran things really well."
Venice will play at Sarasota High at


7:30 p.m. Friday.

VENICE (32)
Smither 2 2-3 7, Christian 3 0-0 7, Burton 1
0-1 2, Flerlage 0 0-0 0, Lamp 0 0-0 0, Phillips
1 0-0 2, Grant 5 3-4 14. Totals 12 5-8 32.
NORTH PORT (44)
Melidor 0 0-0 0, Antoine 1 0-0 2, Litvin 1 0-
0 3, Moore 0 0-0 0, Johnson 3 0-0 8, Wilber 0
0-0 0, Taylor 4 5-7 15, Wilson 5 4-5 16, Byler 0
0-0 0. Totals 14 9-12 44.


Venice 15 11 4 2
North Port 14 9 15 6


3-point goals: Litvin, Johnson 2, Taylor 2,
Wilson 2. Total fouls: Venice 12, North Port 13.
Fouled out: Burton. Records: Venice 0-1, North
Port 7-0.

ppentz@venicegondolier.com


4-8 overall record and 1-6 in the Big
East under the direction of first-year
head coach Doug Marrone.
A big plus for Wales is the college will
be satisfying his academic needs.
"They are creating a major for me
because they didn't have what I wanted,
so they are making that major for me -
meteorology. I'm really excited to get
that degree and get that major from that
college. That is going to help me a lot.
According to Wales, he is the type of
player they are focused on recruiting.
"They saw character and the ability
to learn and get better," he said. "That is
what they are looking for. I guess that is
what they saw in me."
Wales said he has a high possibility
of playing as a freshman.
"They have two tight ends on the
field at all times a true Y tight end,


which is the heavier set tight end,
which is going to block more and they
have a U tight end, which goes in
motion and blocks half the time and
runs passing routes. I will be the U tight
end of course. That is what I am going
to work towards."
Wales is coming off a monstrous sea-
son as the Indians finished with a 9-2
record. This season, he finished with 32
catches for 627 yards and a team-high
seven touchdown receptions. Last year,
he had 20 catches for 277 yards and two
touchdowns.
"He runs good routes and has great
hands," Peacock said. "He is a big body
that can run. He can used that body to
catch a ball over a smaller DB (defen-
sive back). He is getting a lot better
blocking too. That is probably going to
be his biggest adjustment."


BRIEFS from Page 10A


Registration is for ages 6-16 as of
April 30 for anyone residing in
Osprey, Laurel, Nokomis, Venice and
Englewood.
Cost is $110 per player if registered
by Dec. 31. Late registration costs $120.
For more information, visit www.
venicelittleleague.com or call 486-8006.

3-on-3 Co-ed Basketball
Tournament Saturday
A 3-on-3 Co-ed Basketball Tourna-
ment will be held from 9 a.m. to noon
Saturday at Challenger Park, 371 Olivia
St., Venice.
The outdoor tournament is open to
teens and adults with cash prizes based
on the number of teams entered.
Entry fee is $30 per team of three or
four players.
Water will be provided. Other
refreshments will be available for a
donation to the park.
For more information, call Lisa
Singeisen at 234-6141.

Sarasota Boxing Club
having fundraiser Saturday
The Sarasota Boxing Club will open


up in a new location on Saturday with a
Fighting for Funding fundraiser spon-
sored by Tommy Pettiti of The Big
House Promotions.
The fundraiser is scheduled for noon
to 4 p.m. on Lime Avenue and 15th
Street in Sarasota.
Cost is $10 per person.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony led by
the Sarasota mayor will start the day's
festivities, which includes the unveiling
of a mural designed by Ringling College
of Design students.
Musical acts, skits, fashion show
from WR. Pettiti Modeling and Talent
Agency as well as a raffle will also be
held during the fundraiser, which is
also sponsored by Creative Loafing,
Hooters, Title Boxing and Tans, Etc.
The SBC was founded by Harold
Wilen in 1985.
For more information and tickets in
advance, call Pettiti at 812-3276 or e-
mail sarasotaboxing@hotmail.com.

Fall Electric Classic
scheduled for weekend
The R/C Fliers ofVenice will be host-
ing the third annual Fall Electric Classic


on Dec. 12 and 13 on the 50-acre field
near the Sarasota County landfill.
The classic is an Academy of Model
Aeronautics sponsored event.
Pilots registration fee is $12.
An area will be set up for transmit-
ters, food cooking and eating tents,
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What would your life be like if you were in control of your
options, overcame your compulsive behaviors and
ested your emotional energy rather than wasting it on
hing, worrying and whining?
Local psychologist Christopher Cortman joined forces
h renowned psychologist Harold Shinitzky to write a
)k to help you change behaviors, look at life realistical-
nd, to steal an Oprah phrase, live your best life.
'Your Mind: An Owner's Manual for a Better Life" fea-
es 10 "Simple Truths That Will Set You Free."
The original working title of the book was "10 Things
mebody Should Have Told You By Now." That provides
int of the down-to-earth advice in this new book.
For all those times you wished you'd known then what
1 know now, Cortman and Shinitzky have provided a
d map for you to avoid common pitfalls, live trans-
med lives and experience healthy relationships.

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achievements and awards, Cortman felt it was an honor to work
with him.
"It's like the prom queen asking me to the prom," Cortman said.
"We have a shared sense of goofiness," Shinitzky replied.

'Your Mind'
All joking aside, the two doctors are serious about helping the masses live successfully by
sharing research and knowledge about things all of us should know to avoid some of life's
common pitfalls.
"I went through high school and never learned to read a map or balance my checkbook,
and those were things I needed to know to live my life," Cortman said. 'After facilitating more
than 50,000 hours of psychotherapy, I knew there was a bunch of basic psychological infor-
mation that people needed to know. I wanted to put these things that no one had ever taught
people before in a manual."
OS Cortman said the book is for anyone who can read. The reading
TEO level is around sixth to eighth grade.
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pimvides 1u truths to help people before they get into trouble.
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1. Emotions are not mysterious visitors; they can be identified and understood.
2. You can change your compulsive behaviors if you change your thoughts and address your feelings.
3. Every behavior has an underlying purpose, and it's not always what you think.
4. We all sabotage ourselves unless we confront our internal saboteur.
5. All behavior requires permission, so we must learn what we're permitting ourselves to do.
6. Emotional energy is finite and needs to be invested, rather than wasted on wishing, worrying and
whining.
7. Our relationships depend on self-empowerment and not on enabling others.
8. Ego boundaries protect us from rejection, insult and intimidation.
9. You can trust people to be who they are, not who you want them to be.
10. Time doesn't heal all pain; we heal ourselves by learning how to let go.

Chimp simple
The doctors believe people can work through a lot of issues by working hard with a book like "Your
Mind."
"We are not saying to read the book instead of getting professional help," Cortman said. "In fact, the
book comes more to life if working through it with someone."
Cortman cited Chapter 4 as an example. It's about the saboteur. Often out of fear we sabotage our-
-i selves, he said.
I "It helps if someone else shines a light on our blind spots."
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"Though the truths them-
selves aren't unique, we've
brought them together in such
a user-friendly manner that
even a chimp could get it,"
Cortman said.
Shinitzky thinks one of the
best things about the book is
that it goes beyond just provid-
ing research-based informa-
tion.
"You actually read the
research, and we communi-
cate the points in bite-sized
portions with lots of clinical
anecdotes that people can
relate to," he said. 'At the end
of each chapter we have a vari-
ety of exercises and activities
for people to practice."

Venice High
School psychology
Plans are under way for
Shinitzky and Cortman to
teach the 10 truths to fresh-
men at Venice High School
beginning in January.


"We like to have local pro-
fessional experts come into the
school and work with our stu-
dents," said Candace Mill-
ington, VHS principal. "This
book adds a new dimension
and follows a format that I
think will help our students."
The class will be taught as
part of the freshman health
curriculum.
Cortman said that the earli-
er young people learn this
information, the better.
"Children are growing up
faster and faster, and a lot of
the emphasis in high school is
on social and peer behaviors,"
he said.
Chapters 7 through 9 define
how to have healthy relation-
ships.
"It's a huge relief to know
that the person who treats you
unkindly has nothing at all to
do with you," he said. "It's all
about them, and you don't
have to take it personally."
It's important to learn early
on that we give ourselves per-
mission to behave in certain


"Children are growing up faster and faster,
and a lot of the emphasis in high school is
on social and peer behaviors. It's a huge
relief to know that the person who treats
you unkindly has nothing at all to do with
you. It's all about them, and you don't
have to take it personally."

local psychologist Christopher Cortman


ways, Cortman said.
Millington said she hopes
the course will help students
have more self-esteem and
coping skills they can use all of
their lives.
"I hope they also will benefit
from the role-modeling and
interest that these profession-
als bring to the classroom," she


said. "I also think it will help
them deal with peer pressure
more effectively.
Cortman and Shinitzky are
hoping to hold at least one
evening session for the stu-
dents' parents, to introduce
them to the book.
"It would be wonderful if
families could work through


this book with their children,"
Cortman said.

Resolutions
The doctors believe the
book would be a great aid in
accomplishing your NewYear's
resolutions, so it would make a
great stocking stuffer for the
holidays.
Chapter 2, for example,
talks about compulsive behav-
ior, which is one of the things
that keep us from accomplish-
ing our resolutions.
"Resolutions are usually
about changing a behavior,"
Cortman said. 'And Chapter 3
talks about how everything is
goal-oriented."
Shinitzky and Cortman
believe that people need to
begin learning the 10 truths as
early as possible, while recog-
nizing that it is never too late to
learn them and improve their
lives.
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Charitable organizations
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Community Foun-
dation of Sarasota County,
2635 Fruitville Road, Sarasota
Notes: The Nonprofit Resource
Center will host its annual free
celebration of local charitable
organizations. Three nonprof-
its will receive $500 grants for
winning story submissions.
Call to reserve.
Call: 556-2397
Nature Adventure series
RSVP: Dec. 9
Dates:
January-
April
Time:
Call for
class
times.
Where:
Call for
exact locations along the
Myakka River.
Notes: The Friends of the
Myakka River's 2010 series will
feature a dozen outdoor events
from January to April.
Instructors are volunteers or
park rangers. Fees go directly
to the Myakka Forever
Endowment Fund. Most class
sizes are limited, so sign up
early.
Cost: $99 entire series with one
exclusion; discounts available
Call: 316-8139
E-mail: gallery@myakkariver.
org
Peer counseling
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Women's Resource
Center, 701 Center Road,
Venice
Notes: Peer counseling is avail-
able every weekday. A trained,
caring, nonjudgmental volun-
teer will listen, provide support
and make referrals.
Cost: $5 donation requested
Call: 485-9724
Link: www.thewomens
resourcecenter.org
Kiwanis
Time: 11:45 a.m.-i p.m.
Where: American Legion, 1770
E. Venice Ave., Venice
Notes: Visitors and out-of-
town Kiwanians are warmly
welcomed.
Cost: $10
Call: Beverly Miller, 484-7394
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EDITOR'S NOTE: Please call
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the date and time prior to
attending an event.


Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice
Cost: $20
Call: 861-5000
Evening book club
Time: 6 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 Venice
Archives & Area Historical
Collection and a special holi-
day viewing of "Yes, Venice,
There is a Santa Claus."
Personal research may be
arranged by calling James
Hagler, director.
Call: 486-2487
Train depot tours
Time: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Monday, Wednesdays and
Friday
Where: Venice Train Depot,
Seaboard Avenue, Venice
Notes: For tours of 10 or more,
call Jerry at 496-9474. The Red
Caboose is only open on
Wednesday for tours.
Call: 412-0151, leave a mes-
sage.
Club food
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Venice-Nokomis Elks
Lodge, 1021 Discovery Way,
Nokomis
Notes: Menu varies weekly.


Drive-up available. Authentic
smoked meats available
Wednesday and Friday in
parking
lot.
Cost:
Prices
range
from $5-
$12
Call:
486-1854 -

Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., lunch; 5-
8 p.m., dinner
Where: Disabled American
Veterans, 600 East Colonia
Lane, Nokomis
Notes: Lunches and Italian
Fest dinners are open to the
public. New management is
offering a new menu.
Costs: lunch from $3; dinner
from $5
Call: 488-4500
Bingo
Time: 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: American Legion, 1770
E. Venice Ave., Venice
Call: 488-1157
Euchre, bridge
Time: 6-7:45 p.m.
Where: Jacaranda Library,
4143 Woodmere Park Blvd.,
Venice
Call: 861-5000
Duplicate bridge
for novices
Time: 9 a.m.
Where: 751 South U.S. 41
Bypass, Venice
Notes: This is a friendly intro-


duction to competitive bridge
for those with less than 200
masterpoints.
Cost: $7
Call: 484-9086
Link: www.bridgebuddy.net
Karaoke
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Where: Eagles Aerie, 621 East
Colonia Lane, Nokomis
Call: 484-4470
Senior beach walk
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
Shuffleboard
Time: 1-4 p.m. Wednesday,
Friday and Mondays
Where: Hecksher Park, 450 W
Venice Ave., Venice
Cost: $1 nonmembers; free to
members
Call: Bill, 586-5889
Snook Haven music
Time: noon-2 p.m.
Where: Snook Haven, 5000 E.
Venice Ave. (corner of Venice
Avenue and River Road),
Venice
Notes: The Hi-Lites play banjo
and guitar and sing.
E-mail:
banjolady@comcast.net
Free drawing class


Time: 10-11 a.m.
Where: Median across from
Venice Beach, near the Army
Air Base sign
Notes: A former art teacher will
teach drawing for free.
Call: Madge Meyer, 234-3498


Duplicate bridge
Time: 1-4:30 p.m.
Where: 751 South U.S. 41 By-
pass, Venice
Notes: This is a friendly and
competitive bridge game for
players of all ages, sanctioned
by the American Contract
Bridge League.
Cost: $7
Call: 485-8366
Link: www.bridgebuddy.net
Venice Sailing Squadron
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Venice Community
Center, 326 S. Nokomis Ave.,
Venice
Notes: Anyone interested in
meeting fellow sailors is invit-
ed to attend. A potluck dinner
is held, followed by a guest
speaker.
Call: 485-1850, Bill Whalen
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ladies Auxiliary dinner
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Where: VFW, 832 E. Venice
Ave., Venice
Cost: $7
Call: 484-8118
Republican Club of
South Sarasota County
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Where: Venice Gardens
Clubhouse, 406 Shamrock
Blvd., Venice
Notes: There will be a speaker.
All are welcome.
Call: Frank Patti, 408-7423
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10-13
Time: 5-8
p.m.
Where:
Tommy
Bahama
Restaurant, -

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EDITOR'S NOTE: For listings of
fitness and dance classes, sup-
port groups, medical screenings
and health information, see the
Well-Being section on 7B.


MARK YOUR CALENDAR


SATURDAY, DEC. 12
Luminary placement
volunteers needed
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Venice Memorial Gardens, 1950
Center Road, Venice
Notes: Volunteers are needed to place
7,500 luminaries Saturday morning,
Dec. 12, for the annual Candlelight
Memorial Service. The public can drive
through the gardens at 6 p.m. to see
the lit luminaries. At 7 p.m. there will
be a service led by the Rev. Gary Gray
ofVenice Assembly of God Church.
Cost: free
Call: 493-4246
Veterinary holiday open house


Time: noon-4 p.m.
Where: 720
North Tamiami
Trail, Nokomis
Notes: Brandt
Veterinary Clinic
will hold a Santa.
open house for '
guests and their /
pets. Proceeds
from pet pictures with Santa will bene-
fit The Big Cat Habitat & Gulf Coast
Sanctuary, which will be at the event.


People can dress their pets for a holi-
day costume contest. Call to schedule a
picture time.
Cost: $5 donation
Call: 485-1555


SATURDAY, DEC.12,
AND SATURDAY, DEC. 19
Women only off-road bicycling
Time: 8-10:45 a.m. experienced; 11
a.m.-noon, novice
Where: T Mabry Carlton Jr. Memorial
Reserve, 1800 Mabry Carlton Parkway,
Venice
Notes: For women who love nature but
are reluctant to go riding into wilder-
ness areas by themselves. Off-road
bicycles with knobby tires are required
for trail riding. Must call for meeting
location.
Call: Lori Biagini, 492-4639


SATURDAY, DEC. 19
Yuletide Madrigal
dinner fundraiser
Time: 6 p.m.
Where: 418 Gulf St. in Golden Beach,
Venice


Notes: This event will be held at the
Trammell home as a fundraiser for the
Venice High School Choral Depart-
ment. The madrigal will be performed
byVHS students. There will be a royal
court with jesters, knights, lords and
ladies.
Cost: $100
Call: 485-8220



THURSDAY, DEC. 31
New Year's Eve stroll
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Where: Historic Spanish Point, 337
North Tamiami Trail, Osprey
Notes: The Blue Moon Stroll is open to
the public.
Cost: Price to be announced or check
Web site
Call: 966-5214
Link: www.historicspanishpoint.org
New Year's Eve event
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Italian American Club, 1375
Ringling Drive, Venice
Notes: This will be a black and white
affair. Participants can dress in their
best black or white combinations.


There will be food, favors and dancing
with N-Kahoots.
Cost: $45 each
Call: 966-3857
New Year's Eve gala
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: American Legion, 1770 E.
Venice Ave., Venice
Notes: Prime rib dinner; music by the
Wan-Na-Bees. Get tickets and reserve
at the office.
Cost: $40 each in advance; $45 at the
door
Call: 485-4748



FRIDAY, FEB. 19
TideWell Hospice award
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Where: Ritz-Carlton, 1111 Ritz-Carlton
Drive, Sarasota
Notes: Alice Rau will be honored at
TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care's
inaugural Compassion in Caring Award
luncheon. Sponsorship opportunities
are available.
Cost: $75
Call: 552-7551
E-mail: amatic@tidewell.org


BEST BET UNDER THE SUN

Community Concert Series to begin Thursday


PHOTO COURTESY OF VENICE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Opening the Community Concert Series at Venice Presbyterian Church is the King's Brass, which will
perform in concert at 7 p.m. Thursday and at 2 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $10 per person general admis-
sion. Gold series season tickets include reserved seats for each concert. Eleanora Lvov will perform in
January, followed by the Barbary Coast in February, Richard Morris in March and Ann Pilot in April.
Concerts will be at the church, 111 Firenze Ave., Venice. For tickets, call 488-5525.





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St. Armands Circle, 300 John Ringling Blvd.,
Sarasota
Notes: This party and auction will benefit Lemon
Bay and Sarasota high schools' art programs. All pro-
ceeds will benefit the local schools.
Cost: $25
Call: 366-2301
Link: www.artinmyschool.org
Young Professionals meet
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: CrossRoads American Grille, 385 North U.S.
41 Bypass, Venice
Notes: Venice Area Young Professionals, ages 21-40,
invite other like professionals that live or work in the
Venice area to their monthly meeting. Attendees are
asked to bring a toy for the local Toys For Tots pro-
gram.
Cost: $5, but free to VAYP members and first-timers
Call: Michelle Ryan, 488-2236
'Bellitalia' video
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Italian American Club of Venice, 1375
Ringling Drive, Venice
Notes: Peter Di Vecchio will present a video of the
Lombardia region of Italy. Admission is free; refresh-
ments will be served.
Call: 966-6879
Venice Musicale


Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Venice Public Library, 300 S. Nokomis Ave.,
Venice
Notes: Venice Musicale cordially invites the public to
a free holiday concert performed by Encore, a cho-
rus of men and women.
Call: 861-1330
American Association of University Women
Time: 11 a.m.
Where: Venetian Golf & River Club, 105 Pesaro Drive,
Venice
Notes: The group will have a holiday luncheon. New
members are welcome.
Call: Lynnette Bennett, 484-3949
Dance
Time: 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Where: Venice Community Center, 326 S. Nokomis
Ave., Venice
Notes: Dance to the Melody Booth Orchestra. A free
dance lesson will be given at 7 p.m. BYOB; ice, cups,
napkins will be provided.
Cost: $10 at the door
Call: 497-3227
Venice Audubon bird walk
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Where: Meet at 4002 South Tamiami Trail and Annex
Road, Venice
Notes: This will be a half-day trip to Myakka River
State Park. Participants will visit the canopy tower
and bird walk and enjoy a picnic lunch (optional).
Call: Margaret Dunson, 473-2534
Link: $3 members, $5 nonmembers; carpool riders
must reimburse their share of gasoline
Gardening answers


Time: 9:30 a.m.-noon
Where: Venice Public Library, 300 S. Nokomis Ave.,
Venice
Call: 861-1350
Table tennis
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Where: Woodmere Park, 3951 Woodmere Park Blvd.,
Venice
Notes: Drop in on Thursdays and play table tennis.
Bring your own equipment.
Cost: $2
Call: Wendy Mages, 486-2780
Tap classes
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
Where: Nokomis Community Center, 234 East
Nippino Trail, Nokomis
Notes: Intermediate class 10-11 a.m.; beginner's
class 11 a.m.-noon.
Cost: $10 per class
Call: 861-5000


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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
Karaoke
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Where: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8118, 832
E. Venice Ave., Venice
Call: 486-8551
Guitar class for beginners
Time: 4-5 p.m.
Where: Nokomis Community 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: 5-7:30 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, 621 East Colonia Lane,
Nokomis
Call: 484-4470

Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Disabled American Veterans, 600 East
Colonia Lane, Nokomis
Notes: Open to the public.
Cost: Prices start at $3
Call: 488-4500
Poetry reading
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Sanddollar Bookstore, W 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
Time: noon-1 p.m.
Where: Venice Yacht Club, 1330 Tarpon Center Drive,
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, led by a ranger. Meet at the pavil-
ion.
Call: 486-2547
Cruise Club
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: CrossRoads American Grille, 385 North U.S.
41 Bypass, Venice
Notes: The club's mission is for members to cruise
their boats to fun destinations.
Call: 386-0983
Duplicate bridge
Time: 1-4:30 p.m.
Where: 751 South U.S. 41 -
Bypass, Venice 4
Notes: This is a friendly -
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Tin Can Sailors
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: American Legion Post 159, 1770 E. Venice
Ave., Venice
Notes: The Tin Can Sailor Squadron is reorganizing,
and Plank Owner membership cards are available.
All former Tin Can Sailors (destroyers/destroyer
escorts) are eligible for membership.
Call: Bob Schwartz, 497-1050, or Chuck Regan, 488-
7885
Nature walk
Time: 9-11 a.m.
Where: North Jetty on Casey Key, 1000 Casey Key
Road, Nokomis
Notes: Located on the north side of Venice Inlet, this
is one of Florida's great shelling beaches. Walk will be
on the beach, jetty, inlet and along Lyons Bay look-
ing for dolphins, manatees, ospreys, pelicans and an
occasional eagle. Walk is open to the public and free.
Call: 488-4158
Shell Club
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Mote Marine Aquarium, third floor,
Buchanan Room, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway,
Sarasota.
Notes: The meeting includes a shell program, door
prizes and a raffle. All are invited to attend and bring
friends.
Call: Candy Niziol, 492-5296
Link: www.sarasotashellclub.com


FRIDAY, DEC. 11
Historic Spanish
Point shopping -
Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,A
Monday-Saturday; noon-
5 p.m., Sunday
Where: Historic Spanish
Point, 337 North Tamiami
Trail, Osprey
Notes: The annual
Members' Shopping Days Sale takes place in the
Museum Store Friday through Sunday. Members will
receive a 20 percent discount off purchases, exclud-
ing books, by showing their card, and nonmembers
accompanying members will get a 10 percent dis-
count.
Call: 966-5214
Link: www.historicspanishpoint.org
Art reception
Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
Where: Venice Art Center, 390 S. Nokomis Ave.,
Venice
Notes: A reception for the Black and White Plus One
Color exhibit will be held. Refreshments will be
served. Featured in the Solo Gallery will be decorat-
ed trees and holiday items, handcrafted by local
artists.
Call: 485-7136
Link: www.veniceartcenter.com
Financial workshop for seniors
Time: 9-11 a.m.
Where: Bella Vita, 1420 E. Venice Ave., Venice
Notes: Alex Sink, Florida chief financial officer, will
discuss avoiding risky investments through her
Safeguard Our Seniors initiative. Donations of
canned food items for All Faiths Food Bank will be
accepted.
Call: 485-1196
Link: www.myfloridacfo.com
Friday Night Live concert
Time: 8-10 p.m.
Where: Gazebo, Centennial Park, West Venice
Avenue, Venice
Notes: Sunset Blues Review will perform.
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
Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m.. . .... . "ll
Where: Venice Public
Library, 300 S. Nokomis. "
Ave., Venice 4,
Notes: Basic knowledge -I '
of French is required.
Call: 485-3985
Food distribution
Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Habitat ReStore, 1400 Ogden Road, Venice


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Education Foundation awards $88,000 in Edge of Excellence teacher grants


FROM EDUCATION
FOUNDATION OF
SARASOTA COUNTY

A standing-room only
audience of 230 happy
teachers, sponsors, vol-
unteers and school dis-
trict leaders celebrated
the 20th anniversary of
the Edge of Excellence
Awards Dec. 4 at the
Chelsea Center in Sara-
sota.
Cindy Kaiser, execu-
tive director of the Edu-
cation Foundation of Sa-
rasota County, announced
grants
totaling
$88,951
for 187
classroom '-
projects
developed I L
by teach-
ers from
40 public
schools in Zucker
the dis-
trict, eight of which are in
the Venice area.
Keynote speaker for
the event was school
board member Caroline
Zucker, standing in for
state Sen. Nancy Detert,
who was called to a spe-
cial session of the Leg-
islature. Zucker, a long-
time Education Founda-
tion donor, talked about
her favorites among the
awards she and her hus-
band, Michael, have
funded.
"I'm sure many of you
have your own examples
of how a project has
helped spark a child's
interest in science, read-
ing, the arts, community
service, the environment,
or a combination of sub-
jects that came together
to start that student on a


new path,"
Zucker
said.
Argosy
University
sponn-
sored the
reception
and the
second Detert
annual
Argosy Principal's Award,
honoring the principal
whose school submitted
the most proposals for its
faculty size.
Argosy's vice presi-
dent of academic affairs,
Dr. Doug Riedmiller, pre-
sented a check for $500
to Cranberry Elementary
School's Linda Daniels.
The North Port principal
also earned the award
last year.
Ken Torrington, presi-
dent of the Rotary Club
of Sarasota, joined Kaiser
onstage to close the cere-
monies with surprise
drawings. A $100 door
prize went to Cynthia
Pelosi from Brookside
Middle School. Then, Tor-
rington drew the name of


Southside Elementary's
speech and language spe-
cialist, Kathryn Pedicini,
who received the Rotary
Club of Sarasota Teacher's
Award, a no-strings cash
gift of $500.
Kaiser also recognized
the late H. Jack Hunkele,
whose family foundation
funded two of the eve-
ning's grants. Remem-
bering Hunkele's life-
changing contributions
to students and teachers,
she cited a tribute from
memorial services for the
philanthropist held in
November.
"We can keep Jack's
legacy alive by following
his example. We find a
need and we fulfill it. And
as we continue on our
journey of making posi-
tive changes, we plant
the seed of faith and
hope, which illuminates
the road of darkness. We
must continue paving
this road for a better
tomorrow for our chil-
dren, much like Jack,
who tried to do the same
for so many others."


LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE
Don't miss The Christmas Story!
Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 3 p.m.
Presented as a free gift to you by
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In 1990, founders, led
by Shirley A. Ritchey and
including Beverly Koski,
Annette Dignam and Jan
DeBoer, awarded the first
Edge of Excellence grants
totaling $6,000 to 13
teachers. In the following
20 years, the Education
Foundation has awarded
$1,323,406 through its
Edge program, with
funding provided by in-
dividual donors, corpo-
rate and foundation
sponsors, and state
matching grant dollars.
Grants of up to $500
each are awarded to
teachers for projects that
are designed to enhance
student learning.
Through the awards,
teachers are encouraged
to develop new and more
effective ways to reach
students and to share
successful projects with
other teachers. Many of
the most creative and ef-
fective projects are repli-
cated in other class-
rooms over the years,
dramatically extending
the impact of each grant.


Out of 316 proposals
submitted this year, the
187 funded projects were
selected through a blind
scoring process involving
more than 100 volunteer
readers. Grant reading
sessions gave citizens a
glimpse into area class-
rooms and a chance to
learn more about current
trends and challenges in
teaching. Northern Trust
hosted two days of grant
readings at its Venice and
Lakewood Ranch com-
munity rooms in Oc-
tober.
The Education Foun-
dation provides teacher
grants through two dif-
ferent programs each
year: Edge of Excellence
Classroom Grants, at a
maximum of $500 each,
and Building Blocks for
Success Grants, with a
ceiling of $1,200 each.
Altogether, the founda-
tion has awarded a
record total of $163,326
in classroom grants for
the 2009-2010 school
year. Since 1990, the
foundation has funded


3,738 projects totaling
more than $2.2 million
through the two grant
programs.
This year, 40 individu-
als, families, businesses
and organizations spon-
sored one or more Edge
grants, which carry their
names or honor some-
one special to them.
Sponsors are invited to
present their grants in
person at the annual
awards reception. They
are also invited to see the
projects they are funding
implemented in the
classroom.
Leading sponsors of
the 2009-10 Edge of Ex-
cellence program in-
clude Gulf Coast Com-
munity Foundation of
Venice, The Frank E.
Duckwall Foundation
Inc., the state of Florida
and the Consortium of
Florida Education Foun-
dations, and Verizon
Foundation.
Other major sponsors
are The Wachovia Wells

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Difficulties with
swallowing
Date: Friday, Dec. 11
Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Where: Caregiver
Resource Center at
Senior Friendship
Centers, 2350 Scenic
Drive, Venice
Notes: Dr. Carol Roark,
Speech-Language
Pathologist for AllPro
Home Health, will dis-
cuss options for indi-
viduals with dysphagia,
or difficulty in swallow-
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Call: Kathleen Simonds,
584-0050
Alzheimer's group
Monthly Alzheimer's
Support Group, 10 a.m.,
second Wednesday of


the month (Dec. 9),
Clare Bridge of Venice,
1200 Avenida del Circo.
Call 485-8885.
COPD group
COPD education and


DR. SCOTT WALKER
Board Certified Optometrist
Eye Examinations Contact Lenses
Fashion Eyewear Diseases of the Eye
(Over 30 Years In Venice)


The Pattison Building
' "The Eye Doctor 262 West Miami Avenue, Venice, Florida 34285
on the Island" 485-2468


support group, 3 p.m.,
second Thursday of the
month (Dec. 10) in the
cafeteria at Englewood
Community Hospital,
700 Medical Blvd. Call
473-3119.


Bereavement group
The Bereavement
Support Group meets
3-4 p.m., the second and
fourth Thursdays of the
month in the Adminis-
trative Conference Room


DR. DAN BUSCH, DR. ERENE ROMANSKI
CHIROPRACTOR
If you are experiencing back pain caused
by spinal disc degeneration, you may be able
to get the relief you need through treatment
by your doctor of chiropractic. For example,
the disc degeneration may be caused by an
inability of the tissue surrounding it to
provide the nutrients it needs to function
normally.
Under normal conditions there is a
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nutritional substances are quickly consumed.
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CONTACT US
AUDREY BLACKWELL
CLASS ACTS EDITOR
941-207-1102
ablackwell@venicegondolier.com


Florida recognized for



student data collection


FROM FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION


PHOTO COURTESY OFTAYLOR RANCH SCHOOL
Senior Airman Brian Hannon, left, presents his unit flag to Allison Edgerton's first-grade
class at Taylor Ranch Elementary School on Nov. 18. Hannon had just returned from duty
in Afghanistan and will be redeployed there in March.



Taylor Ranch students



offer a hero's welcome


FROM TAYLOR RANCH SCHOOL

On Nov. 18, teacher Allison Edger-
ton's first-grade class at Taylor Ranch
Elementary School received a surprise
visit from Senior Airman Brian Han-
non. Hannon had just returned from
Afghanistan. He is with the 6th Security
Forces Squadron, which is based out of
MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa.
Hannon was a student at the school
and a former classmate of Edgerton's
and wanted to present a special gift to
her and her students. Two other first-
grade classes were invited to come and
meet the special guest. He explained
how servicemen who are deployed get
to return with a flag from their unit and
either keep it or give it as a gift for safe-


keeping.
Hannon presented his unit flag to
Edgerton and her class. He asked the
class to keep it safe, respect the flag and
remember all the soldiers who are
fighting for our freedom.
Hannon took questions from the
students and talked a little bit about
being deployed more than 20 times. He
will remain at MacDill for the next three
months until his next deployment, in
March, when he will return to Af-
ghanistan.
Edgerton's first-grade class is making
plans to write letters to Hannon upon
his deployment.
This was a huge honor for Taylor
Ranch Elementary School, and we wish
our hero another safe return home.


Florida was one of
only 11 states recognized
by the Data Quality
Campaign for having a
comprehensive longitu-
dinal data system that
effectively tracks student
progress from preschool
through college.
The campaign evalu-
ates states on 10 key ele-
ments necessary toward
building a high-quality
data system. For the
third year in a row,
Florida has met each
one of the rigorous crite-
ria.
"Data collection,
while complex to talk
about, is essential when
it comes to tracking stu-
dent progress and mea-
suring the effectiveness
of our schools," said
Education Com-
missioner Dr. Eric J.
Smith.
"Florida has spent
considerable time build-


ing a system that pro-
duces useful and accu-
rate information and I'm
honored that we've been
recognized for our
achievements."
The campaign also
identified important
actions that each state
will need to take in order
to promote the use of
data. These actions
include steps, such as
linking data systems
across the P20/
Workforce pipeline,
ensuring the data can be
accessed by multiple
stakeholders and
increasing the capacity
of all stakeholders to use
the data.
Based on key ele-
ments in FDOE's Next
Generation Strategic
Plan, the state has
implemented or is in the
process of implementing
all outlined recommen-
dations.
The Data Quality
Campaign is a national
collaborative effort that
urges state policymakers


to improve the collec-
tion, availability and use
of high-quality educa-
tion data to improve stu-
dent achievement.
Florida has long been
recognized for its innov-
ative solutions toward
tracking student
achievement and
teacher performance.
The state's system has
been utilized to provide
up-to-date information
during the legislative
process to help policy-
makers understand fully
the challenges and ben-
efits of carrying out spe-
cific policies.
The campaign is
managed by the Na-
tional Center for Educa-
tional Accountability
and supported by The
Bill and Melinda Gates
Foundation.
To view the Data
Quality Campaign sur-
vey on state longitudinal
data systems, visit
http://www.dataquality
campaign.org/resources
/768.


Asolo Rep gets $25,000 grant for education


FROM ASOLO
REPERTORY THEATRE

Asolo Repertory The-
atre has received a
$25,000 grant from Pub-
lix Super Markets Char-
ities to support the the-
ater's education and out-
reach initiative, Access to
the Arts.
This program is a cor-
nerstone of Asolo Rep's
mission to educate the
community's children
through their participa-
tion in superior educa-
tional programs.
The support of Publix
Super Markets Charities
will ensure that hun-
dreds of disadvantaged
school children can par-


ticipate in, and benefit
from, their experience of
live theater through ac-
cess to subsidized tickets
and transportation.
Representatives from
Publix Super Markets
Charities presented the
grant award checkto Asolo
Rep on Dec. 1 during a
private ceremony held in
the Asolo Rep offices.
Publix has been an active
supporter of the Access
to the Arts program for
more than 15 years.
"We are so grateful for
the continued support
from Publix Super Mark-
ets Charities and hon-
ored to receive this award
for the 2009-10 season,"
said Brian Hersh, Asolo


Rep education and out-
reach director.
"This grant will ensure
that young audiences
have access to high cal-
iber, professional theater.
With their help, we are
making the arts an essen-
tial part of the student
learning experience."
Access to the Arts is an
integrated arts education
program reaching thou-
sands of students and
teachers throughout the
region each year. Pro-
grams are classroom
friendly and provide a
comprehensive learning
experience directly relat-
ed to the Sunshine State

Please see ASOLO, 13B


PHOTO COUHI ESY OF SAHASOIAOHCHESTRHA
Ida Wilkof with Young Artists Concerto Competition winners Patrick Broder, bassoon, and
Natasha Snyder, violin.


Pine View students take awards


FROM SARASOTA ORCHESTRA

Each year, up-and-coming young
musicians from the region compete in
the Edward and Ida Wilkof Young


Artists Concerto Competition for the
unique opportunity to perform as
soloists in a concert with the Sarasota

Please see PINE, 13B


LEGAL NOTICES


NOTICE OF ACTION



IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TWELFTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR
SARASOTA COUNTY,
FLORIDA
FAMILY DIVISION
Case No: 2009-DR-15415-NC
IN RE: The Marriage of:
LINDA JANELLE SHANNON,
Petitioner
and
MILTON J. OPPENHEIMER,
Respondent
NOTICE OF ACTION
For Dissolution of Marriage
TO: RESPONDENT MILTON J. OPPEN-
HEIMER, 117 Hazel Avenue, Trenton
(Ewing Township), NJ 08638
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT an action has
been filed against you and that you are
required to serve a copy of your written
defenses, if any, to it on Linda Janelle
Shannon whose address is 739 Harbor
Dr. S., Venice, FL 34285 on or before
December 21, 2009, and file the origi-
nal with the Clerk of this Court at 2000
Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34237
before service on Petitioner or immedi-
ately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a
default may be entered against you
for the relief demanded in the peti-
tion.
Copies of all court documents in this
case, including orders, are available at
the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office. You
may review these documents upon
request.
You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit
Court's office notified of your current
address. (You may file Notice of Current
Address, Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.915)
Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed


NOTICE OF ACTION



to the address on record at the clerk's
office.
WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida
Family Law Rules of Procedure,
requires certain automatic disclo-
sure of documents and informa-
tion. Failure to comply can result
in sanctions, including dismissal
or striking of pleadings.
Dated: November 12, 2009.
KAREN E. RUSHING
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
By: Coleen Wickoff
Deputy Clerk
Venice Gondolier Sun
PUBLISH:
November 18, 2009
November 25, 2009
December 2, 2009
December 9, 2009


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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SARA-
SOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE
DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF
MARIE OSTERMUELLER,
Deceased.
File No: 2009-CP-018102-NC
Division: Probate
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Marie
Ostermueller, deceased, whose date of
death was September 26, 2009 is
pending in the Circuit Court for Sarasota
County, Florida, Probate Division, the
address of which is: Post Office Box
3079, Sarasota, FL 34230-3079. The
names and addresses of the personal
representative and the personal repre-
sentative's attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other
persons having claims or demands
against decedent's estate on whom a
copy of this notice is required to be
served must file their claims with this
court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE
OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF
SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE


ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or demands
against decedent's estate, must file their
claims with this court WITHIN 3
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS
NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITHIN
THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN
SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA
PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERI-
ODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM
FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE
AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF
DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of the first publication of this
notice is December 9, 2009.
Personal Representative:
Robert K. Ostermueller
c/o Michael D. Horlick, P.A.
1314 E Venice Ave Suite D
Venice, FL 34285
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
MICHAEL D. HORLICK
Florida Bar Number: 292583
Michael D. Horlick, P. A.
1314 E. Venice Ave, Suite D
Venice, Florida 34285
(941) 484-5656
PUBLISH: December 9,16, 2009
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
SARASOTA COUNTY,
FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF
RONALD A. WYKSTRA,
Deceased.
File No. 2009-CP-020038-NC


RONALD A. WYKSTRA, deceased,
whose date of death was November 10,
2009; File Number 2009-CP-
020038-NC, is pending in the Circuit
Court for SARASOTA County, Florida,
Probate Division, the address of which is
P.O. Box 3079, SARASOTA, FL
34230-3079. The names and address-
es of the personal representative and the
personal representative's attorney are set
forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other
persons having claims or demands
against decedent's estate, on whom a
copy of this notice is required to be
served must file their claims with this
court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3
MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE
OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF
SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE
ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or demands
against decedent's estate must file their
claims with this court WITHIN 3
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS
NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE
TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SEC-
TION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PRO-
BATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERI-
OD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM
FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE
AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF
DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice
is December 9, 2009.
Personal Representative:
INGE L. WYKSTRA
2162 Muskogee Trail
Nokomis, FL 34275


Attorney for Personal
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Representative:
The administration of the estate of


H. GREG LEE, P.A.
Florida Bar No. 351301
2014 Fourth Street
Sarasota, Florida 34237
Telephone: (941)-954-0067
Facsimile: (941) 365-1492
PUBLISH: December 9, 16, 2009

OTHER NOTICES




PUBLIC NOTICE
The District Board of Trustees of State
College of Florida announces a public
meeting on Wednesday, December
16, 2009 to be held at State College of
Florida in Room 160, Building 7, Office
Complex, 5840 26th Street West,
Bradenton, Florida. Workshop at 8:00
a.m. regular meeting at 8:30 a.m.
Persons are advised that if they decide to
appeal any decision at this meeting, they
will need a record of the proceedings and
for such purpose, they may need to
ensure that a verbatim record of the pro-
ceeding is made, which record includes
the testimony and evidence upon which
the appeal is based.
PUBLISH: December 9, 2009

TO PLACE YOUR LEGAL
NOTICE, CALL KATHI
(941)-207-1011
kwalsh@
venicegondolier.com
(at the Venice Office)
fax (941)-485-3036




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WEDNESDAY
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Venice Regional Medical Center


named a Top 100 heart hospital


CONTACT US
BOB MUDGE
EDITOR
(941) 207-1000
bmudge@venicegondolier.com


Santa has been


spotted downtown


FROM VENICE REGIONAL
MEDICAL CENTER

Venice Regional Medical
Center has been named one of
the nation's 100 Top Hospitals
for cardiovascular care by
Thomson Reuters.
Thomson Reuters' annual
study 100 Top Hospitals:
Cardiovascular Benchmarks -
examined the performance of
971 hospitals by analyzing
clinical outcomes for patients
diagnosed with heart failure
and heart attacks and for those
who received coronary bypass
surgery or percutaneous car-


diovascular interventions such
as angioplasties.
This is the fourth year in a
row that VRMC has been rec-
ognized with this honor. The
2009 winners were announced
in Modem Healthcare maga-
zine.
VRMC was the only hospital
in Sarasota, Manatee and Char-
lotte counties to make the list.
"We are honored to have
one of the 100 highest quality
cardiovascular programs in
the United States," said Mel-
ody Trimble, the former VRMC
CEO, who recently left to take
the top position at another


Health Management Associ-
ates facility in Arkansas. "Our
cardiovascular surgeons and
cardiologists are excellent, as
noted by the fact that we were
one of only three hospitals in
the state to be recognized."
VRMC is a 312-bed commu-
nity hospital.
In addition to a compre-
hensive cardiac program, the
hospital has an award-win-
ning orthopedic program, is
certified by both AHCA and
The Joint Commission as a pri-
mary stroke center and has
been recognized for excellence
in its surgery program.


Care like being at home


ROGER BUTTON
BUSINEWS COLUMNIST


A small, personalized assist-
ed-living facility for six resi-
dents has opened in South
Venice.
Magnolia Gardens, 350
Magnolia Road, has taken
owner Frank Russo two years
to complete.
"I cared for my mom for 10
years and realized the need for
a family-style facility," said
Russo.
He describes Magnolia Gar-
dens as a unique residential
home where people can feel
like it is their home.
Twenty-four-hour, on-the-
spot care is provided to resi-
dents by certified assisted-liv-
ing caregiver Teresa Stringer.
With only six residents, the
facility operates with a two-to-
one ratio. Russo is the owner
and certified assisted-living
administrator, and Joanne
Hoffman coordinates the daily
activities.
The outdoor living area
pavilion features a kitchen
with barbecue, stove, grill and
fireplace. Pathways lead to a
miniature resort-style setting
with waterfalls, fish ponds and
1,300 feet of private Gulf
beach.
Raised in the restaurant
industry, Russo believes the 35
years he worked in hospitality,
restaurant and resort catering
have given him the encourage-
ment and experience to
launch this project. Call 539-
0482.
Denny's due
It's only four days before the
new Denny's restaurant, 1763



BIZ BRIEFS
Chamber calendar
Venice Area Young Pro-
fessionals networking event,
Thursday, Dec. 10, 5:30 p.m.,
CrossRoads American Grille,


South Tamiami Trail, next to
Lowe's, opens at 12:01 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 14.
Creating employment for
100 local people, the former
Mel's Diner has been gutted
and refurbished with new
kitchens and seating for 150
diners.
CNAs in training
"We are getting a lot of stu-
dents out of high school," said
manager Courtney Miller,
who, with owners Sandra and
Paul Kaskey, operates Kaskey
Consulting, 375 Commercial
Court, Unit C, near Cracker
Barrel.
They train certified nurse
assistants and are affiliated
with the Red Cross nurse train-
ing practice curriculum.
The program encompasses
working in a hospital room,
equipped with beds, lifts,
walkers and numerous man-
nequins to instruct students in
CPR, catheters, ambulation,
toileting and bathing sick per-
sons. During the nine-week
course, students learn total
care to be a certified nursing
assistant.
Additional services include
refresher courses and OSHA
training for employees of
assisted-living facilities, to-
gether with heart and stress
programs for commercial or-
ganizations. Office hours are
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. week-
days. Call 486-0543.
JoeLee closing
It was a surprise announce-
ment of the closure and liqui-
dation of the inventory by
JoeLee Boutique, 121 W Ven-
ice Ave.
Owner David Macrea said
his oldest daughter had moved
to attend chef school in Chi-
cago and his younger daughter
is pregnant, and they no longer
could operate the fashion
store. Interest has been shown
from prospective tenants for
the prestigious location.
Buys two stores
Praven Patel has acquired
two stores: Mini-Mart, 738


385 North U.S. 41 Bypass; VAYP
members and first-timers free,
all others $5.
Saturday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m.,
Venice Area Young Profes-


Shamrock Blvd., Venice, and
Casey Key Food Mart, 716
Albee Road West, Nokomis.
His intention is to provide
residents with all their con-
venience items toothpaste
to beer, grocery, cigarettes,
ice, dairy and cleaning prod-
ucts.
Mini-Mart is open from 8
a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through
Saturday, and Sundays. Call
412-4636.
As the Nokomis location is
at the access to Casey Key
beaches, there is an in-store
take-out deli. The store offers
additional items, including
fishing gear and beach items,
and he plans to introduce cus-
tom beach T-shirts. The store is
open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day.
Call 484-8400.
From India, Patel came to
California in 1978, where he
home-delivered milk daily
until moving to Nokomis. He
operated the Nokomis Sunoco
gas station until insufficient
business resulted in its closure.
Clarification
Jeffrey and Jeanette Gates
launched a new company,
Beechwood Green Solutions,
779 Commerce Drive, Suite 14,
selling to the public photo-
voltaic solar energy systems,
solar hot water systems, foam
insulation, energy efficient
interior and exterior lighting
and appliances.
They founded Beechwood
Builders 20 years ago and con-
tinue building new and
remodeling residential and
commercial properties. Re-
cently they completed a new
three-bedroom, two-bath,
2,200-square-foot home on
Poinsettia Drive. Numerous
"green" innovations were in-
troduced that likely will result
in the residents having an
average FPL billing of $329
annually. Call 484-9053.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Service and
product information in this column
should not be taken as an
endorsement of the business.

rogerbutton@verizon.net


sionals quarterly road clean-
up. Meet at Venice Area
Chamber of Commerce, 597

Please see BIZ, 11B


KC QUARETTI-LEE
MAINSTREET COLUMNIST


Santa will be visiting down-
town Venice every Saturday
until Christmas. You'll find him
in the Miami Avenue Breeze-
way from 1 to 4 p.m. He can't
wait to pose with you, your
kids, your grandkids and even
your four-legged "kids" for
those all-important Christmas
photos. Just bring your own
camera and take as many pho-
tos as you like.
Dec. 17 is our last Third
Thursday Stroll for 2009.
Volunteer Stroll Chair Kathy
Crisman is working overtime
to make it the best one ever.
There will be music and the
shops will be open for your
last-minute gift needs. Santa
will be available in the Miami
Avenue Breezeway so make
sure you stop by and give him
your wish list; bring your own
camera for photos. Do join all
of us at Venice MainStreet for
the last stroll of 2009 from 5:30
to 8 p.m.
This has been a trying year
for many of us, our friends and
families. I would like to say
thank you to all who have vol-
unteered your time helping
Venice MainStreet host free
events and activities that


brought us all together for a bit
of happiness and relaxation in
our beautiful downtown.
The Downtowners spent
many hours meeting and greet-
ing visitors and helping promote
all our avenues, events and busi-
nesses. We had 21 free concerts
with fantastic musicians who
entertained us so well. The
Third Thursday Strolls, Christ-
mas Walk, Eggstravaganza and
all of the arts and craft fairs
could not have happened
without an incredible army of
volunteers helping out. Thank-
you to each and every one of
you. You all have made my job
not only doable but great fun.
Complimentary valet park-
ing will begin Jan. 6. Pick-up
and drop-off will be on Venice
Avenue. Venice MainStreet and
our sponsors are happy to be
able to facilitate your spending
as much time as you want in
our beautiful downtown with-
out having to worry about
moving your car.
Cafe Venice is a platinum
sponsor; Janis Fawn and Sun-
Bug are gold sponsors; and
Nifty Nic Nacs is a silver spon-
sor. Thank you, valet parking
sponsors.
As always, if you have any
questions or need further in-
formation on any of the events
scheduled downtown, call the
office at 484-6722 or visit our
Web site, www.venicemain
street.com.
Merry Christmas and happy
New Year! May your 2010 be
healthy, happy and filled with
humor with many, many visits
to our beautiful downtown.

KC Quaretti-Lee is the exec-
utive director of Venice
MainStreet Inc.


Weekends slower at The Dome


BY CAITLIN GREENE
SUN CORRESPONDENT

"Excuse me mister, how
much is this?"
Brendan Denike holds a toy
lizard and asks Pat Turner of
the One Dollar and Up store at
The Dome how much the toy
will set him back.
"That'll be $1.34 with tax,"
Turner tells him.
Brendan and his dad, Jim,
say they have been coming to
The Dome for a while.
'A while" is a small fraction
of the amount of time The
Dome has been open for busi-
ness a whopping 34 years.
The Dome is a flea market
and a farmers market that sells
gifts, clothing, jewelry, pro-
duce and just about anything
else you could dream up.
One of the longest-residing
vendors, Chuck Fila, has been
at The Dome for 24 years. He
sells golf items, including used
golf balls.
Shoppers can find a wide
variety of items for sale at The
Dome.
"We have everything from
sandals to sunglasses to com-
puter items, even golf supplies
and used furniture," said
Dennis Pillsbury, a Dome em-
ployee.
"On top of using our booths
to sell things, small businesses
are coming to The Dome be-
cause they can't afford to have
their own stores. Also, it gives


them another outlet, exposure
to different customers that
otherwise wouldn't come to
their store," Pillsbury said.
The variety of outlets is
apparent as you walk through
the flea market.
Further along through the
three buildings of The Dome,
for example, there is a small
dog dressed in a fashionable
harness and visor.
This is Kokomo, the "model
dog" for Paws and Claws, a
business catering only to cats
and dogs.
"We have all sorts of pet
accessories," said Lynda La-
Plante of Paws and Claws.
"We're a health-focused store."
The sour economy has had
an effect on Dome vendors
just as it has everyone else.
"There are a lot of people
that come in just to browse, it's
something to do," said Vic
Skidmore, a vendor who sells
coins, stamps and collectibles.
"It's this or go to the beach."
Bill "The Hat Man" Rarbin
and his wife, "Mean Jean"
Rarbin have been vendors at
The Dome for 17 years and
said it was much better before
the economy turned.
Rarbin said other things
have changed as well: "There
was only one building, now it's
expanded to three."
Jill Carver, who sells gold by
the inch and other custom-

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Venice orthodontists Dr. Jesse Ehrlich, above in the
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below, recently hosted more than 1,500 of their patients
and families at their annual movie event at Frank
Theaters. This year, the new "Twilight" movie, "New
Moon" proved to be most popular as teenage girls and
their mothers filled the theaters. The practice also raised
more than $1,000 for Habitat for Humanity through the
sale of insulated shopping bags made from all recycled
materials. The doctors have practiced orthodontics in
Venice and Englewood for 28 years and were recently
named the Small Business of the Year by the Venice
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a light breakfast and then three Jobs ETC locations.
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the island of Venice. from local technical in-
Following the cleanup is stitutes. Students must
a family fun picnic at the be a Florida resident and
North Jetty in Nokomis. 18 years of age or older.
Wake Up! Venice, Learning lab locations
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 7:45 are:
a.m., South County Fam- Jobs ETC-Sarasota,
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Road, Venice. Event will Sarasota; Monday through
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available at no fee to resi- 5-8 p.m. The learning lab
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Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Where: Jacaranda Public Library, 4143 Woodmere
Park Blvd., Venice
Call: 861-1270
Club food
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 5-7:30 p.m.
Where: Venice-Nokomis Elks Lodge, 1021 Discovery
Way, Nokomis
Notes: Menu varies weekly. Drive-up available.
Authentic smoked meats available Wednesday and
Friday in parking lot. Evening dinner is followed by
dancing.
Cost: Prices range from $5-$12
Call: 486-1854

Time: 5-8 p.m.
Where: Eagles Aerie, 621 East Colonia Lane,
Nokomis
Call: 484-4470
Time: 4:30-6:45 p.m.
Where: Veterans of Foreign Wars, 832 E. Venice Ave.,
Venice
Call: 484-8118
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. lunch; 5-8 p.m. dinner
Where: Disabled American Veterans, 600 East
Colonia Lane, Nokomis
Notes: Open to the public. A new menu includes fish
and more every Friday evening.
Cost: Prices start at $3.
Call: 488-4500
Dinner-dance
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Where: American Legion, 1770 E. Venice Ave., Venice
Call: 488-1157
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
Kayaking tours
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and
Sunday
Where: Blackburn Point to Midnight Pass and return
Notes: Kayaks and gear included. Reservations are
required.
Cost: $30
Call: Terry Brawley, 960-5505
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
Train depot tours
Time: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and
Friday
Where: Venice Train Depot, Seaboard Avenue, Venice
Notes: For tours of 10 or more, call Jerry at 496-9474.
The Red Caboose is only open on Wednesday for
tours.
Call: 412-0151, leave a message.
Shuffleboard
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Cost: $1 nonmembers; free to members
Call: Bill, 586-5889
Square dancing
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
Where: Woodmere Park gym, 3951 Woodmere Park
Blvd., Venice
Notes: Red Bates will call a C-1 (challenge) level
square dance on Fridays.
Cost: $5
Call: 223-0987
Square dance class
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Where: Woodmere Park Gym, 3951 Woodmere Park
Blvd., Venice
Notes: Adult square dance classes will be held with
Red Bates calling. Some knowledge of the basics is
recommended.
Cost: $5
Call: 223-0987
Karaoke party
Time: 5:30-8 p.m.
Where: Venice Information Center, 140 W Venice
Ave., Venice
Notes: TGIF Karaoke with Bruno ofVenice will be
held Fridays. No cover charge; donations accepted.
Call: 237-8806
Link: www.veniceinformationcenter.com
Duplicate bridge
Time: 1-4:30 p.m.
Where: 751 South U.S. 41 Bypass, Venice
Notes: This is a friendly and competitive bridge
game for players of all ages, sanctioned by the
American Contract Bridge League.
Cost: $7
Call: 485-8366
Link: www.bridgebuddy.net
Sign language coffee chat
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Where: Books-A-Million, 4230 South Tamiami Trail,
Venice


FRIDAY, DEC. 11, AND
SATURDAY, DEC. 12
Yuletide Madrigal Feast
Time: 7-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m.
Saturday
Where: Venice United Church of Christ, 620
Shamrock Blvd., Venice
Notes: The Venice High School Chorus Department
will re-create a traditional 16th-century yuletide
feast with Renaissance music, theater and dance.
There will be a wassail toast and dinner with jesters,
knights and actors. Tickets are available at Paper
Pad, 327 W Venice Ave. This usually sold-out feast
will be held on two days.
Cost: $25
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FRIDAY, DEC. 11, SATURDAY,
DEC. 12, AND SUNDAY, DEC. 13
Diva and the Italian Guy
Time: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11 and 12; 2 p.m. Dec. 13
Where: Lemon Bay Playhouse, 96 W Dearborn St.,
Englewood
Notes: Marcy Downey and Buddy Sebastian are
bringing the spirit of the season with swing tunes,
oldies, Broadway favorites, country and comedy.
Cost: $16 each
Call: 475-6756
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Friday of the month
Where: Books-A-Million, 4230 South Tamiami Trail,
Venice
Notes: Open to all those who are learning or wish to
practice their sign language skills.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Support Group, noon, second Monday
of the month (Dec. 14) in Englewood Community
Hospital's Suncoast Auditorium, 700 Medical Blvd.
RSVP to 475-3558.
Blood pressure
Free blood pressure clinics, 9-11 a.m., third Tuesday
of the month (Dec. 15), Clare Bridge of Venice, 1200
Avenida del Circo. Call 485-8885.
Crohn's support
A monthly Crohn's Disease support group meets at
7 p.m. the third Wednesday (Dec. 16) in the
Englewood Community Hospital Suncoast
Auditorium, 700 Medical Blvd. Call 815-3669.
Cancer support
Cancer is Not Contagious Support Group, 10:30
a.m., third Thursday of the month (Dec. 17),
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.
Parkinson's support
The Parkinson's Support Group meets at 10 a.m. the
third Friday of the month (Dec. 18) in the
Englewood Community Hospital Suncoast
Auditorium, 700 Medical Blvd. Call 473-3919.
Low vision support group
This group meets at 3 p.m. the third Friday (Dec. 18)
of every month at Aston Gardens, 1000 Aston
Gardens Drive, Venice. Questions? Call Karla Koenig,
485-4887.
Celiac group
Celiac Support Group of Sarasota/Manatee, 1:30-
3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, atWaldemere Medical
Plaza Papaya Room, 1921 Waldemere St.,
Sarasota. Harriet Polejes will speak about her jour-
ney as a young celiac and her recent struggles with
cancer treatments. Free; the public is welcome. Call
922-1205 or visit sarasotamanateeceliacs.com.
Help with prescriptions
The Community Pharmacy of Sarasota County
Inc., 225 South Tamiami Trail, Nokomis, assists
uninsured residents in obtaining their routine
prescription medications. Call 445-5687 or visit
www.cpsarasota.org.
Medicare help
Associated Medicare Patients Inc., an indepen-
dent, nonprofit corporation of volunteers, helps
those on Medicare navigate the 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 coun-
selors. For more information, call 584-0051.
Co-Dependents Anonymous
A local, women-only Co-Dependents Anonymous
group meets noon-1 p.m. on Thursdays now
through April at Venice Bible Church, 2395 West
Shamrock Drive (west of U.S. 41), Venice.
Questions? Call Dorothy, 486-5367.
Co-Dependents Anonymous
A women-only Co-Dependents Anonymous group
meets 10-11 a.m. on Thursdays at Unity of
Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota. Newcomers
are welcome. Call 306-1825 or visit www.coda.org.
Nar-Anon group
The Thursday Nar-Anon Family Group, a support
group for families with a family member with a
drug addiction, meets 7-8 p.m. at St. Mark's
Episcopal Church library, 513 S. Nassau St., 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 Al-Anon.
Call Ray, 497-6879.
Line dancing classes


Line dancing classes with Jackie Wheeler, interme-
diate 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 cancer patients and a caregiver.
Call 921-5539.


WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9, 2009


* 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 classes, 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at
Jacaranda Trace, 3600 William Penn Way.
* Small-group discussion, 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.
Hypnosis
Weight Loss Hypnosis, 5 p.m. or 6:15 p.m. Monday,
Hypnosis Venice, 333 South Tamiami Trail, Suite
284. Fee: $15. Visit www.hypnosisvenice.com or call
445-4322 or 525-4770.
Zumba dance, yoga classes
Zumba dance fitness class, 6:15-7:15 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursdays, and beginners yoga
class, 6 p.m. Monday, 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.
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
SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of
Elders) visits the Senior Friendship Centers, 9
a.m.-noon Thursdays 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, commu-
nity resources and activities provided for loved
ones during the session. Registration required.
Call Pamela at 366-2224.
Couples Helping Couples


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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
necessary. Couples work on such things as com-
mitment, communication, conflict resolution -
anything that impedes a healthy and happy rela-
tionship. Free. (A donation to cover rent is appre-
ciated but not necessary.) 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 pre-
sented for various total miles walked. Bring your
pets, too. New walkers welcome.
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 expe-
rience welcome. Call 468-8124.
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.
Al-Anon
Al-Anon and Alateen family meetings take place
several times a week at area locations. Call 426-
7655 or visit southfloridaal-anon.org.




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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 for Every Body
Yoga for Every Body is offered 9-10 a.m.
Wednesday and Fridays; 6-7 p.m. Thursday at
Venice Fitness Center, 2203 South Tamiami Trail,
Venice. Bring a mat. The cost is $10. Call 473-0135.
Yoga with Elin
Yoga with Elin is at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. Monday
through Saturday; Sunset Yoga, 5 p.m. Monday
and Wednesday at Venice Beach, near the pavil-
ion. This is free yoga on Venice Beach with Elin
Larsen. Call 408-9642.
Yoga for everyone
Yoga for everyone is at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday at
Venice Community Center, 326 S. Nokomis Ave.
The cost is $8; discounts available. Call 408-8205.
Yoga and tai chi
Daily yoga and tai chi classes are Monday through
Saturday at SpaVenice, 775 The Rialto (behind
Goodwill). All levels, various instructors. The cost
is $15 per class; $12, series of eight ($96). Call 480-
9009 or go to www.spavenice.com for schedule.
Meals on Wheels
Venice Area Mobile Meals provides a warm, nutri-
tious noon-time meal to any person in the greater
Venice area unable to prepare a meal because of
physical or mental disability, regardless of their
financial situation; there are no age restrictions.
Special salads and desserts are available for diabet-
ics. The cost is minimal and recipients are billed
monthly. The Meals on Wheels office is open 8-11
a.m. Monday through Saturday. The answering
machine can take a message at any time. To start
the service, call 488-1889. For more information,
visit www.VeniceAreaMobileMeals.com.
Peer counseling
Appointments for peer counseling are available
Monday-Friday at the Women's Resource Center, 701
Center Road, Venice. Trained volunteers offer sup-
port, encouragement and referrals. Donations are
accepted. Call 485-9724 or visit www.thewomens
resourcecenter.org.
Educational programs
The Alzheimer's Association has numerous educa-
tional programs open to the public. Offerings
include Basic Course for Caregivers, Maintain Your
Brain and information about local caregiver sup-
port groups. They will also come to your commu-
nity with the Memory Mobile and a speakers
bureau for presentations. Call 365-8883 for details
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Myakka River's 2010 Nature Adventure Series dates set


FROM THE FRIENDS
OF MYAKKA RIVER

The Friends of Myak-
ka River's 2010 Nature
Adventure Series will fea-
ture a dozen outdoor
events from January to
April to widen partici-
pants' knowledge.
Starting with an in-
troduction to the stars,
the series concludes with
a search for the elusive
Bachman's sparrow.
Most class sizes are
limited.
If you're interested,
select the ones you like
and sign up soon to guar-
antee a slot.
For more details and
registration information,
call 316-8139 or e-mail
gallery@myakkariver.
org.
The $6-per-car park
entrance fee will be


waived for all Nature
Adventure Series class
members.
Myakka Friends mem-
bers will receive a $5 dis-
count for each class.
For $99, enrollees
qualify for the entire
series (excluding the
painting class).
Anyone taking three
or more classes qualifies
for a free one-year Friends
of Myakka River mem-
bership.
Class instructors are
either volunteers or park
rangers, all of whom con-
tribute their time and
expertise.
Every penny of fees
collected goes directly to
the Myakka Forever En-
dowment Fund.
This year's Nature Ad-
venture Series is spon-
sored by Natural Awak-
enings Magazine.


Course
calendar

January
An introduction to
the stars, Saturday, Jan.
16, 7-9 p.m. Search the
star-filled skies unim-
peded by city lights. Park
volunteer Teddie Mul-
cahy will help you identi-
fy prominent stars and
constellations. Fee $10.
Myakka's fishing
hotspots, Saturday, Jan.
23, 9 a.m.-noon. Dis-
cover secrets of fishing
the Myakka River and its
lakes, taught by veteran
Myakka fishermen Rob-
ert Dye and Dr. Jay
Shroyer. Fee $20
Moonlight on the
prairie, Friday, Jan. 29, 7-
10 p.m. Enjoy the magic
of Myakka by moonlight
from the back of a four-


wheel-drive truck as the
mysteries of the prairie
unfold. Fee $25.
February
Canoe/kayak adven-
ture on the Myakka River,
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m.-2
p.m. Explore the wild and
scenic Myakka River with
Natalie Balcer, river biol-
ogist, and kayak nature
tour guide Dick Pfaff. Fee
$20 per person with your
own boat. You may rent a
boat for an additional
$20.
Spiders and other
creepy crawlers, Satur-
day, Feb. 13, 9 a.m.-1:30
p.m. Larry Roberts will
focus on creatures that
may make your skin
crawl ... in the coolest
sense. You will learn how
these special little critters
play a big role in nature.
Fee $15.


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Standards, Florida's educational
benchmarks.
Access to the Arts has two com-
ponents: Main Stages and New
Stages. Main Stages is an en-
hanced program for high school
students and teachers where they
attend special student matinee
performances of Asolo Rep main
stage productions.
New Stages offers productions
created specifically for the enrich-
ment of younger audiences with
special student performances.
In addition, Asolo Rep provides
the following educational tools:
teacher workshops to guide teach-
ers in preparing their students for


the performance, including lesson
plans, group exercises and artist
interviews. Study guides tied to
Sunshine State Standards are in-
depth curricular companions fea-
turing synopses, themes and sym-
bols, historical context, present-
day applications and artist inter-
views. Moderated post-show dis-
cussions and in-school workshops
tie the production to the curricu-
lum and everyday life.
Asolo Repertory Theatre is
Florida's premier professional the-
ater and one of the most important
cultural forces in the Southeast. As a
center for theatrical excellence,
Asolo Rep crafts the highest quality


productions of classical, contempo-
rary and newly commissioned work
all performed in the rarest form of
rotating repertory.
Featuring an accomplished res-
ident company, complemented by
distinguished guest artists, Asolo
Rep offers audiences a unique and
dynamic theater experience. Un-
der the leadership of producing
artistic director Michael D. Ed-
wards and managing director
Linda DiGabriele, this world-class
institution has taken bold steps
toward the future, building land-
mark partnerships and collabora-
tions that will add to its success for
generations to come.


A Ride on the Wild
Side, Friday, Feb. 19, 8-
11:30 a.m. Ride with a
park ranger in the bed of
a four wheel drive truck
and visit the fabled
"Deep Hole" of Lower
Myakka Lake, where alli-


gators thrive in great
numbers. Fee $25.
A Ride on the Wild
Side II, Wednesday, Feb.
24, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wildlife
abounds on this exciting

Please see NATURE, 14B


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Orchestra.
The tradition contin-
ued recently as finalists
competed in Holley Hall
before judges and the
public.
Second-place winner
Natasha Snyder, an
eighth-grade violinist
who attends Pine View
School, performed de
Beriot's "Scene de Ballet,"
Op. 100. She was award-
ed $350 and will perform
at the Sarasota Orches-
tra's Thrill of a Lifetime
concert on Feb. 13 at the
Neel Performing Arts
Center in Bradenton.
The first-place winner
was Patrick Broder, bas-
soon, a junior at South-
east High School, who
performed Weber's "An-
dante and Rondo Un-
garese," Op. 35. He was
awarded $500 and the
opportunity to perform
as a soloist at the Feb. 13
concert.
Snyder and Broder are
both members the Sara-
sota Youth Orchestra,
which is celebrating its
50th anniversary this
season.
Four other finalists -


Kiley Arbo, violin; Jen-
nifer Bolmer, violin; Re-
ema Khadre, violin; and
Nicholas L'Heureux, sax-
ophone each received
$100 prizes.
"Every year we are
impressed by the ever-
increasing talent of the
young musicians involv-
ed in this competition,"
said RoseAnne McCabe,
the orchestra's education
director. "It is a pleasure
to watch them perform
and to observe their
progress over the years."
The Edward and Ida
WilkofYoungArtists Con-
certo Competition was
established in 1966 through
an endowment, which was
made in an effort to plant
seeds in talented youth and
to encourage them to as-
pire to professional heights.
"We are appreciative
of the history and fund-
ing of this competition
and are honored by the
legacy of the Wilkofs,"
McCabe said. "I am so
pleased that Mrs. Wilkof
was able to attend this
year's competition and
present the winners with
their awards."


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Fargo Foundation and the Ella
A. Wiselogel Fund for Teachers
of The Community Foun-
dation of Sarasota County Inc.
Sponsors of multiple grants
include Amscot Financial,
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Flor-
ida, Howe Memorial Grant, H.
Jack Hunkele Family Foun-
dation, Abe and Catherine
Kaplan Philanthropic Fund of
the Jewish Community Foun-
dation of Greater Kansas City,
Jerry and Nancy Kaplan, Koski
Family Foundation, The Com-
munity Foundation of Sara-
sota County Inc. from the
Betsy Mitchell Family Fund In
Memory of Melissa Hammer-
ling; David and Jean Mitchell,
George Morin and Ruth Larose
Grants, John and Ann Ross -
The Tracy Ross Memorial
Trust, Betty and Stanley Pel-
letz, Sarasota Classified Teach-
ers Association, Sarasota Ro-
tary Foundation, Sun Hydraul-
ics and Jon E Swift Inc.
Additional grant funding
was received from Douglas C.
Berger In Memory of Rus-
sell Patrick Harris; Laura
Breeze and Van Huff; Hon. Lisa
Carlton-Mabry Carlton Grant;
Libby Early-John David Howe
Grant; Jelks Family Founda-
tion; Jeff and Cindy Kaiser; the
Kingsley Family; Helen C.
Martin; Mary C. Muller-Car-


mel and Edward Muller; Philip
and Susan Morris; Alice Rau;
Smally Family Land Corp.;
Dorothy B. Stuart Tribute
Fund; Constance V. White-
Davis; and Wings N Things.
Event photography was
provided courtesy of Bryn-
Alan Prestige Portraits.
Building Blocks for Success
Grants are funded by the
William G. Selby and Marie
Selby Foundation, the Bank of
America Client Foundation,
the Julius Bradenburg Legacy
Fund, and the Odile Robertson
Fund of Gulf Coast Com-
munity Foundation ofVenice.
Libby Early chairs the Edu-
cation Foundation's grants
committee. Committee mem-
bers include Bruce Beckstein,
Dee Calvert, Carlotta Cooley,
Ann Hardy, Helen C. Martin
and Susan Morris. Christine A.
Brown is program director.
Dedicated to quality educa-
tion for all children, the Edu-
cation Foundation of Sarasota
County is an independent,
nonprofit organization that
works in partnership with the
community and Sarasota
County public schools.
With the support of individ-
uals, families, companies and
foundations, the Education
Foundation awards more than
$1.2 million each year to initia-


tives, including the TeXcel-
lence computer donation
program, Teacher of the Year,
Academic Olympics, class-
room grants, fine arts pro-
grams and literacy initia-
tives.
For more information, visit
EdFoundation.net or call 927-
0965.
Following is a list of local
Edge of Excellence grant recip-
ients, which includes the
names of award-winning
teachers and teacher teams
with their project titles, by
school. Some teachers receiv-
ed more than one grant.
The winners
Garden Elementary: Jean-
ne Troiano, Take Off and Touch
Down;
Island Village Montessori
Middle: Kathy Nixon, Heroes
- More than a Sandwich;
Crime Scene Investigators
Read for Clues and Make In-
ferences;
Laurel Nokomis School:
Barbara Stella, Life According
to Darwin; On the Case! De-
tecting and Reducing Pollution
at School; Relationships! Who
Needs 'Em ... Nature Does;
Laurel Nokomis School:
Monica Brown Wagner, Aus-
traliaABCs; America's Carousel
Batik; Dreaming About Writ-


ing;
Laurel Nokomis School:
Steve Batchelor, Multilingual
Authors and Illustrators;
Oak Park South: Barbara
Pelc, Ear Responsibility; A
Caring Cooperative Commun-
ity;
Oak Park South, David
Delaney, How My Garden
Grows;
Oak Park South, Linda
Huesner, Conscious Discipline;
Pine View School, Denise
Fugere, Inquiring Minds Want
to Know What Owls Prefer to
Dine On; Insect Zoo with
Annelids Too;
Pine View School, Diane
Andrew, Deep Pressure for
Higher Learning; Let's Get on
the Ball for Better Grades;
Pine View School, Fran
Squires, A Writer's Beginnings;
Take Me to Your Leader;
Pine View School, Kacie
Nadeau, Teddy Bear Diplo-
macy;
Pine View School, Kelly
Vest, Pi... It's Not Just Dessert;
Pine View School, Laura
Bradly, Science, Math and
Model Rockets; Math NO-
BORE-ATORY; Kreative Klass-
room Kagan Style;
Pine View School, Mary
Alice Deveny, Reading for
Enjoyment and Challenge;
Pine View School, Retsy


Lauer, Learning the Art of
Japanese Stab Book Build-
ing; Artistic and Cultural
Growth through Heritage
Painting;
Pine View School, Tara
Spielman, E=MC2 Engage-
ment = Motivation + Cooper-
ative Learning; Diving into the
Depths: Delivering Dynamic
Math Instruction;
Taylor Ranch Elementary,
Amy Swen and Susan Griffith,
Writing: Out of the Rut and
into the Groove;
Taylor Ranch Elementary,
Candy Duff, Hey Mom and
Dad, Look What I Learned;
Ain't No Mountain High
Enough (to keep me from
teaching you);
Taylor Ranch Elementary,
Diane Andrew, Swing to
School Success;
Taylor Ranch Elementary,
Susan Grubb, Upside Down!
Right Side Up;
*Venice Elementary School,
Amanda Hicks, Motivational
and Meaningful Math;
*Venice Elementary School,
Dana Cales, Reaching for the
Stars;
Venice Middle School,
Laura Semian, Making Middle
School Math Meaningful? Go
Figure; Reading + Math = Mid-
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Definitely Adds Up.


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ALL THE CREATIVE &
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CONTRIBUTORS:
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drive in the rear of a four-wheeler. A
park ranger will take you to the historic
railroad grade back to the remote
wildlife-rich Deer Prairie Slough. Dr.
Mary Jelks will identify native and non-
native plants along the way. Fee $25.
March and April
The other side of Myakka, Monday,
March 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. This is a trip for
the truly adventurous soul who longs to
visit Myakka's rarely seen back country.
The ride in the back of a four-wheel-
drive truck will cover prairie and wet-
lands, and it will terminate at an active
bald eagle nest before returning. Fee
$25.
Painting on location, Thursday and
Friday, March 18 and 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
each day. Two award-winning artists,
Jean Blackburn and Cheryl Moody, will


WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9, 2009


devote two days teaching class mem-
bers about materials, techniques, inter-
pretation, composition, color and other
concerns of painting outdoors in natur-
al light. Participants should be pre-
pared to carry supplies up to several
hundred yards over some irregular ter-
rain. Fee for the combined two days is
$80.
The swamp stomp, Saturday,
March 27, 9 a.m.-noon. Join Dr. Bill
Dunson in a fun-filled romp into
Myakka's wetlands. Capture and identi-
fy aquatic fish and invertebrates, and
learn the roles they play in our delicate
ecosystem. Fee $20.
Nature photography, Wednesday,
March 31, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Join award-
winning wildlife photographer Jim
Watson to learn basics of exposure,
composition and lighting. Then ven-
ture into the field with him to put into
practice what you learned. Fee $20.


In search of the elusive Bachman's
sparrow, Monday, April 5, 8:30-11:30
a.m. Visit the breeding grounds of the
Bachman's sparrow in the bed of a four-
wheel-drive truck driven by a park
ranger and led by Owen Comora,
senior bird naturalist. Fee $25.
Friends of Myakka River is a non-
profit community organization of vol-
unteers dedicated to protect, preserve
and support Myakka River State Park
and the Florida Wild and Scenic
Myakka River. The Friends are also
dedicated to environmental education,
especially helping Floridians and
Florida visitors appreciate the unique
beauty and needs of one of Florida's
most significant natural resources, the
Myakka Island. Through care and dili-
gence, our decedents will enjoy the
land in its natural state, a piece of the
Real Florida.


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PHOTO COURTESY OF INGRID SIMKE
Hi, my name is Chime. I am a 51-pound,
3-year-old, spayed Lab mix. I am black
with a white chest. For more information,
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United Way's Holiday With a Heart

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ce a i n, School principal Pamela
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s ar $500 check from United
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Heart program to benefit
families in need. Venice
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Melinda Mudge, right, board president of United Way of South Sarasota County, pre-
sents a check representing 20 Publix gift certificates worth $25 each to Nancy Dubin,
center, principal, and assistant principal Debbie Cohen, of Laurel Nokomis School.The
checks are part of United Way's Holiday With a Heart program.

















PHOTOS COURTESY OF UNITED WAY OF SOUTH SARASOTA COUNTY
Danette Bartolotta, left, and Mindy Tew, United Way of South Sarasota County board
members, present a $500 Holiday With a Heart check to Amy Archer, principal, and
Lauren Morales of Glenallen Elementary School. The funds will go toward supporting
Glenallen families whose needs are identified by the school.


........


This year, things have been even harder for people in our community. Families
are experiencing job loss, financial turmoil, hunger and every day more people
struggle with the threat of homelessness.
As a result, the mission of Season of Sharing is more essential to our community
than ever before in the history of the fund.
That's why this year, we invited other media organizations to join us in a unique
collaboration. Together we will spread the call for help across our region,
stronger than ever.
Through print, across the airwaves and via the internet, the message is clear:
People are in crisis and we all need to lend a hand.
We are proud of this alliance and thank our media partners, who are helping to
make a profound difference in our community.


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K I purchase a spot for only $25.00. Please send us a photo of
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Venice Train Depot needs tour guides


STAFF REPORT


Jim Middleton, coordinator of
the Train Depot Tour Guides, is
looking for more people to volun-
teer as a tour guide.
Part of the mission of theVenice
Area Historical Societyis to tell sto-
ries about the city of Venice. So,
with that thought in mind, why


not consider being a depot tour
guide, or perhaps a greeter?
The tours are short and infor-
mative.
Volunteers will typically com-
mit to three hours a month for one
or two days. There is a standard
script or volunteers can research
subjects on their own and tell sto-
ries about almost anything they


want to about the area and answer
questions.
The November-April schedule
is Monday-Wednesday-Friday, 10
a.m.-3 p.m., with two three-hour
shifts on each of those days. Sat-
urdays may be added if enough
volunteers sign up.
For more information, call 232-
6797.


PHOTOS COURTESY OF INGRID SIMKE
Hi, my name is Misty Torres. I am a 3-year-old, spayed,
domestic medium hair. My colors are white and brown.
When you take me out to the get acquainted room, I will
sit in your lap and purr, but I'm so nervous around other
cats in the cattery that I spend most of my life now in a
cage waiting for someone to take me home. For more
information, visit www.humane.org or call 474-7884.


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Hi, my name is Franchesca. I am a 2-year-old, spayed,
domestic short hair. I am black with white on my chest
and leg. For more information, visit www.humane.org or
call 474-7884.


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The photos will be published on December 19th in the
Sun Newspapers and the Venice Gondolier.
All Prizes will be judged by members of The Classified and Telemarketing Teams.
(Winners will be announced on December 30th.)
To publish your pet's picture in the paper, please send the photo of your pet (horizontal
shot), the $25 ad cost and your entry form. If you would like the photo returned, please include
a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Deadline to enter is Noon, Mon., December 14th.


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Send to: North Port Sun
Attn: Jill DiBenedetto
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WEDNESDAY
DEC. 9, 2009


Ashley Bailey, left, and Krista Defecteaux make sure everyone has
enough beads at the Great Gatsby Big Brothers Big Sisters
Swanky Soiree.


CONTACT US
FRAN VALENCIC
SOCIAL COLUMNIST
franvalencic@comcast.net
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Gina Taylor, left, communications and marketing director for
Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Kathleen Pickering, chair of
the soiree, take care of the details for the party and auction.


Ed Benson and Joy Mahler get ready to
party and raise funds for Big Brothers Big
Sisters. Joy is executive director of the
group.


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Jackie Obendorf, left, and Teresa Ziegler,
president of the Venice Area Women's
League, enjoy the group's annual
fundraiser.


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Ann Swanky
in "Speak
Easy or
Forever
Hold Your
Piece" at
the historic
Venice Train
Depot.


Sharon Ferguson, left, Kim Kindell and Lisa Baggs, of the Venice Area Women's
League, get into the flapper spirit.


Zoot suits and flappers signal 1920s fun


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"It's the cat's meow."
Big Brothers Big Sisters
and the Venice Area Women's
League had the same theme
in mind when organizing
their fundraisers.
Kathleen Pickering, chair
of The Great Gatsby Swanky
Soiree, invited guests to step
back in time to the roaring
'20s. Her party included food,
an auction and dancing to


the EZ Street Band.
JoyMahler, executive direc-
tor of Big Brothers Big Sisters,
applauded the generosity of
sponsors and recognized state
Sen. Nancy Detert for her
commitment to the organiza-
tion, which mentors more
than 1,600 students each year.
Three cheers to the staff at
the Venetian Golf & River
Club for a gala evening.
Speak easy?
The Venice Area Women's
League turned the historic
Venice Train Depot into a
perfect setting for its party.
The Venice High School
Drama Department, under
the direction of teacher
Sharon Ferguson, per-
formed "Speak Easy or
Forever Hold your Piece."
Applause for the Venice
Theatre for providing cos-
tumes and Jazz Round the
Corner for adding music to


the night. Bravo, Teresa
Ziegler, club president, and
Jackie Obendorf for their
leadership.
A royal affair
Several queens were on
hand for the annual Daughters
of the British Empire Lun-
cheon Fashion Show at the
Venice Yacht Club. Chairs
Betty Moody and Marion
Ogle created a lovely event,
which benefits four retire-
ment homes the organiza-
tion supports.
Mad Hatter's Tea
No one was late for this
important date, as the Arts
and Culture Alliance cele-
brated fun at its tea party at
the Venice Yacht Club. Chair
Mary Moyer, with helpers
Vee Garry-Chiulli, Bonnie
Kaiser and Tracey Viviano,
made sure guests enjoyed tea
and entertainment.


One of our best
The special person of this
week is Gina Taylor. When it
comes to the giving spirit,
Gina could write a how-to
book. For years she served
as a classroom volunteer
when her children, Barry
and Meghan, were in school.
She volunteered as a mentor
at Venice High School and, in
addition to supporting stu-
dents, helped bring that pro-
gram to national prominence.
Presently she works as the
communications and market-
ing director for Big Brothers
Big Sisters. She continues
making life better for the
young people in Venice. She
always remembers special
occasions and makes time to
communicate with friends.
Gina Taylor is one of the
women who make Venice a
great place to live.

franvalencic@comcast.net


Vee Garry-Chiulli keeps the party mov-
ing at the Mad Hatter's Tea Party at the
Venice Yacht Club.


Emily Kowton, left, Madison
Miller and Amanda Wagner
look ready for a tea party.


.

Angie, left, and Sophie Breedlove, 7, get
ready to party with grandma Cindy
Reynolds.


Mary Moyer, left, chaired the Mad Hatter's Tea
Party. Her hat celebrates tee time, while Bonnie
Kaiser's hat lights up with a Christmas tree on
top.


Queen Nancy Green looks regal
at the Daughters of the British
Empire luncheon and fashion
show at the Venice Yacht Club.


Betty IY a t
Moody
modeled,
sold raffle
tickets
and co-
chaired the Daughters of the British Empire
luncheon fashion show at the Venice Yacht
Club.


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Essex, Kingsway Golf Villa, 11th
hole, Lg. open 2/2/2 plan. Reduced
$168,500. 941-661-9479


REDUCED TO $74,900
was $165,900
Lakeview Condo, 2B/2B
Gated/Walled Community
Maintenance Free Living
clubhouse, pool, fitness
Heritage Lake Park
Mon.-Sat. 10 am 5 pm
Call 941.766.8019
Heritage Group Realty, Inc.

SUPER BUY 3/2/2 Brand
new, 2009, Private, tile
throughout, 1780 SF, AC,
$126,900 (941)740-5284

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Absolute *Auction
By Order of the
US Bankruptcy Court
INTERNET AUCTION!
Bid online from
10am Dec. 14- 8pm Dec. 17
.17 Ac Multifamily Site in
South Punta Gorda
11293-11297 1st Ave.
Punta Gorda, FL 33955
subject to Bankruptcy
Court approval
Visit www.higgenbotham.com
to register and bid.
800-257-4161
M.E. Higgenbotham, CAI,
FL Lic #AU305 AB158







HOMES FOR SALE





BANK OWNED
FREE Foreclosure List.
Charlotte & Sarasota
Counties. Contact:
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941-255-5300
1-800-940-5033
www.eraportcharlotte.com







Beautiful furnished 1800 sq. ft. 3
bedroom, 2 bath on a canal with
2 car garage, new air, lanai,
large rooms $175.900,
941-697-0459, 931-287-4858

BUILDERS INVENTORY
SALE
New High Quality Homes
3 to choose from
Danbury Terr, NP
$129,900
Woodland Construction
941-232-0636 for appt







E. ENGLEWOOD, FSBO
Beautiful, 3/2/2, Pool, Cathedral
Ceilings, NEW ROOF, A/C,
$159,900 941-380-0889


321 Pine Hollow Circle
Condo 1st floor, no steps,
apple nearly new, lanai & sm
patio, some furn, carport
$136,500 941-474-5912


ELE.ILLVVUUU OD U/3 /O3
3 STORY WATERFRONT
HOME W/ PANORAMIC
VIEWS OF LEMON BAY & ICW
200' seawall w/dock
&140001b lift, $1,595,000
Kari A. Battaglia PA, Coldwell
Banker 941-270-1851.


Boca Royale w/ open floor plan.
LOCATED ON THE 17TH
FAIRWAY WITH ALL
UPGRADES BUYERS ARE
LOOKING FOR! Gourmet
kitchen, tray ceilings $595,000
Kari A Battaglia PA, Coldwell
Banker 941-270-1851

ENGLEWOOD AREA
6707 Thorman Rd 2/2/1 Totally
Updated, New kitchen Nice! $79k
3021 Holly Ave. 2/2/1 Dou-
blewide Mobile water & sewer $76K
9371 Poplar Ave. 2/2/1 updated.
Newer roof & appliances. $119K
6366 Coniston St. Nicely updated
3/2/2 w/pool, water & sewer
$139K
Call Terry Long @ Keller
Williams Realty to find out what
your property is worth
941-830-2347
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ENGLEWOOD AREA
WATERFRONT
7586 Rosemont Dr. 3bedrms
/2.5 baths and a 4 Car
Garage, Pool, Freshwater canal.
Only$249K
1976 Pennsylvania Ave.
3/2/1 Waterfront. No bridges
to Gulf. Owner financing. $339K
Call Terry Long @ Keller
Williams Realty to find out
what your property is worth
941-830-2347
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ty on Placila Kd. Live; Z/Z nome.
Work; Over 700 SF Garage, on
commercially zoned (Cl) property.
Run your own business,
auto/motorcycle repair, etc. Only
$99K. Call Dave 941-483-0000
www.businesspage.us/3370

ENGLEWOOD/ROTONDA
9118 WILLMINGTON BLVD..
Huge Newer 3/2/2 + Den
$189k
103 MARK TWAIN 3/2/2 New
roof & Huge lanai $164k
6 BUNKER TERRACE 3/2/2 w.
Spa. Estate Sale Newer Roof
$135k Call Terry Long @ Keller
Williams Realty to find out what
your property is worth
941-830-2347
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cIlNLvvuuu/IU I UINDu
3/2/2 Canal Front home!
All new flooring. Great buy at
$129,000. Tarpon Coast Realty
Call Ron McGuire 941-223-4781

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PT CHARLOTTE
3/2 Gillot Blvd $81,900
3/2 Villa St $64,000
3/2 Abrade Ave $95,000
PUNTA GORDA
2/2 Alder Rd. $23,000
ENGLEWOOD
2/2 Falcon Dr $66,000
2/2 San Casa Dr. $25,000
ROTONDA
2/2 Mark Twain Lane $83,250
2/2 Rotonda Ci $67,000
NORTH PORT
4/2 Duar Terr $92,000
VENICE
3/2 Indus Rd $155,000

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LAKE SUZY ESTATES, Lake
front 11628 Sw Courtly Manor
Dr. 2-w/den or 3/2/2-2510 u/air.
Custom Split Design, High Vault-
ed Ceilings, Gourmet Kitchen Lg
Master & Family Room, Outdoor
Kitchen Furnished, Deed
Restricted $299,000.
941-627-6896

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PUNTA GORDA 3/2/3 3775 Pelican Pointe Catalina model on
Tripoli Blvd, BSI, spectacular golf 23rd fairway comes w/buyers
course lake view. Built 2005, never home warranty. $625,000
lived in. $275,500 941-244-7233 Kari A Battaglia PA, Coldwell
Banker 941-270-1851


PuN iiG ODUKUI Isles waternrot
Townhome/Villa Beautiful 3/2.5,
2400', dock s/b Access 3800
Bal Harbor #213, FSBO
$339K 941-637-8224


PUNTA GORDA ISLES 3525
Roseau Dr $569,000 Fast Sail-
boat access! Views! Karen Tam-
men RE/MAX Harbor 941-380-
0639 karent@remax.net
PUNTA GORDA LEASE OPT/SALE,
BSI, 3844 Bordeaux Dr, Golf
Course, Pool, 3/2/2, Granite thru-
out, $259,900 941-637-0133


PUNiIA UUKUA Remodeled
2/2/2 pool home with dockage
for 65' plus sailboat, depth main-
tained by city, dead end street in
restricted neighborhood.
$249,900. Call Joe 941-416-
6158 or 941-875-2189 agent.

PUNTA GORDA Waterfront, 500
ft to Peace River, no bridges,
boat hoist, dock, 3/2/2, heated
pool, Make offer. 941-624-2006


PUNTA GORDA, 3/3/2 on canal,
pool. Lush, tropical & upgraded!
$229,000. Marianne Lilly
RE/MAX Harbor 941-764-7585
www.WaterfrontHomeBuyer.com






PUNTA GORDA, 3640 Bal Har-
bor #324 3/2 condo; Sailboat
dock! $228,000 Karen Tammen,
Realtor 800-445-6560/ cell 941-
380-0639
ROTONDA
36 SPORTSMAN CIRCLE Golf
Course, Huge 3/2/2 Pool Home.
$275K
981 BOUNDARY BLVD. Huge
Custom 3/2/2 w/pool, on 2 lots.
$298,500
40 SPORTSMAN RD Huge 3/2/2
Pool Home. Metal roof, extras.
$249K
117 APPOLLO DR newer-
4/2/2 Pool Home. Loaded with
extras. $349k
Call Terry Long @ Keller
Williams Realty to find out what
your property is worth
941-830-2347
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SOUTH VENICE Financing. $129K.
2/1. Renovated. Really cute. On
corner lot 140 Maness Rd.
Off Alligator. 941-587-4219

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VENICE GARDENS 3/2
1624sf, Remodeled, Bank
REO $85k Sel-Fast
941-475-8282


split, renovated, new kit/ba, gran-
ite, tile, appls, blocks to South
Venice Beach ferry & Shamrock
Park, $153,500 941408-7110


Venice Gardens 488 E Shade Dr.
Move right in! Lovely 2/2 split
entry home on canal. New carpet
& AC. solar htd, caged pool,
spacious family rm, Fl rm.
w/sliders, 2cg, & much more.
$185,500 941-928-5598


vErnIE LAIKrrO ur JAiRAn-
DA Beautiful lake view, maint
free. 2BR/2BA/2CG + den
$339K 941-408-9289


Z.ULFOU oSrmiNuG
BROOKSIDE BLUFF 55+
3BR/2.5BA Resident Owned
$95,000 US Money
863-735-0706/904-710-4388

WATERFRONT
HOMES 1030


ENGLEWOOD 4/2 1253SF,
BANK REO, SW CANAL W/
DOCK. $285K Sel-Fast
941-475-8282


r ul rl lm.. II.Lu. I o0// c/
recently updated, maple cab.,
granite, SS appl., tile, carpet,
2234 sf, dock, lift,$219K. 18646
Arapahoe Cr. 941-626-2344.

GOLF COURSE
COMMUNITY
1035







LAKE SUZY, 11275 Courtney
Dr., 3bdr/2/bath. 189,750.
MLS#7006506 Jill Brouwer Real-
ty, 941-766-1606 or 276-4459
LAKE SUZY, 12951 SW
Kingsway Cir. 3/2.5ba, den,
pool/spa $399,000. MLS#
C7002190 Jill Brouwer Realty
941-766-1606/276-4459
PORT CHARLOTTE Maple Leaf
Est. new '05 on fairway. 2/2.
Miami Dade roof. Beautiful.
Turnkey. $164K. 941-637-1422.


PUNTA GORDA MOVE RIGHT IN,
clean 2/2 doublewide w/Florida
rm., laundry room, shed, 55+ .
Estate Sale $29,900 obo.
Fin. avail. 941-628-8802.

I CONDOS/VILLAS
FOR SALE
1040


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NORTH PORT
Owner Financing
S699/mo
Ready to move in! 3/2 FL
room Gar, Berber carpet, tile &
more $105K 941-716-0040


m r m n, i vm, m ...mr ......
Gulf front town home, 2/2.5,
scrd. porch, deck, pool & tennis.
Dock w/access to intercoastal,
$690,000. 941-697-4416
PORT CHARLOTTE:
UNFINISHED HOME!! Concrete
Shell Only, Sec. 15. 23156
Lark Ave. $49,900. obo
941-628-2883
PORT CHARLOTTE $25,000
under assessed value, 2/2/2 w
1650 SF under air, numerous
upgrades, new AC system. Move
in condition. 941-627-0744


rur'i n-m-ALUI ic- 1o-4/ DdeacUII
$130K Quality renovated 3/2/2
F/W canal EXTRA lot New/Nearly
new everything! 941456-5860


55+ comm. Across rrom i ne
Cultural Center. New Win-
dows, carpet, paint, tile, etc..
$29,500 941-743-2684 or
941-391-4708
PORT CHARLOTTE 21351
Walling Ct, 3/2/2 Completely
remodeled, Everything new, A
must see! $149K 941-456-3658
PORT CHARLOTTE 5 bed 4 ba!
Only $24,900! BANK FORECLO-
SURE! For listings 800-366-9783
ext 5914
PORT CHARLOTTE Priced to
sell! $159,900, 3/2/2 Pool,
lanai, fenced yard Parade of
Homes Award Winner 941-258
3185 www.MarsellaHomes.com


PORT CHARLOTTE Reduced
$100K. 3/1, new roof, AC,
floors, many upgrades.
$79,999 May fin 941-629-6329
PORT CHARLOTTE Pool Home
2/2/2 23262 Hainlin Ave.
Family room, shed, New AC
$89,500. 941-235-9344
PORT CHARLOTTE, NEW CONST.
3/2/2, 1971 SF. $119,900,
12117 Ashley Ave. Builder Special.
941416-5621
PORT CHARLOTTE, New York
Sec. Everything new. 1814 SF,
AC, 2BR/2BA/1CG, $98,500.
Ellen McCarthy, (941) 628-6954.
Century 21 Almar & Assoc.


1000 R.E.AUCTION


NOKOMIS Walk to beach.
P Charming block 2/1/den,
L detached 2CG possible artist
studio/cottage/workshop, on
beautiful oak tree lot, 1000 SF,
new appl, paint, etc 406 Pame-
ENGLEWOOD OVERBROOK to, $129,000obo 941-284-5022
Gardens Priced to sell. 2/2 1 car
garage, with access to boat ramp NORTH PORT 4BR/2BA w/
included in HOA fee of only $40. detached garage, laundry,
a year! Furnished and located on Ready to move in. $47,000
a large corner lot. $124,000 8503 Dorothy 941-426-9763
941-475-0131 NORTH PORT Owner Finance
Cant Get a Mortgage?
Must have at least $7,000
Down 3/2/1 Nice area.
Ready to Go! $99,900.
&941-966-4926






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ICONDOS/VILLAS
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1040


BIRD BAY REALTY
Sales & Rentals
941-485-4804
1-800-464-8497
941-484-6777 Rentals
www.BirdBayRealty.com


BRADENTON Peridia G&C, 55+,
Gorgeous 2/2/1, furnished, lake-
front, 1st floor. $190K. Call 941-
467-4254 LEASE OPT/SALE
DEEP CREEK Villa, Heritage
Lake Park, 2/2, den, 2CG, green-
belt, tile, crown molding thru out,
$142,900 941-627-6542
ENGLEWOOD 2/2/1 Gulf Winds
on Oyster Creek w/dock, access
to Intercoastal, clubhouse, htd
pool, Rol-Safe shutters, all tile,
$145,000. FSBO 941-460-0669
PUNTA GORDA ISLES
BEAUTIFUL **5 MINS TO**
FISHERMANS VILLAGE
Beautiful Ig furnished 2/2 condo,
water view, 10klb boat lift, htd pool,
large lanai, $219,900 Tarpon Coast
Realty Call Ron McGurie 941-223-4781


PLACIUA: Bay -ront
Penthouse Condo Top floor end
unit, very private, no condo
neighbors visible, excellent bay
& sunset views, 3B, 21/2 BA, plus
den & choicest garage parking
w/2 large storage lockers & mini
space for golf cart, motorbike,
etc. Loaded w/extras. Private
boat slip being permitted.
Choice area. Was $799K. Bank
says sell at $599K. Realtors
invited. 941-769-1017
PORT CHARLOTTE ESTATE SALE
Beautifully furnished 1BR condo
including two TV's & all acce-
sories. Within walking
distance to cultural center. Sacri-
fice, $44,900. 941-391-4805
PORT CHARLOTTE FOR SALE
BY SNOWBIRD OWNER. 1351 sq.
ft. 2/2, sep. DR condo with beau-
tiful view of lake & sunset. Com-
pare Value at $65.88 per sf.
Refurbished in 2005 w/all new
appl., fans (4) & light fixtures. 18"
tile in DR, kitchen, hall & laundry
rm. 1260 sf under air. Maint. Fee
$173 mo. Hurricane shutters.
Clubhouse, pool & cook-out area.
There is a refreshing cross
breeze the full length of the
condo. $89,000, 3310 Loveland
Blvd #1407 941-698-1255 for ap
PORT CHARLOTTE, Promenades
West, furn, spacious, 4 closets,
laundry,breakfast bar, pool, club-
house + $61,900. (941)624-6910




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I MOBILE HOMES
I FOR SALE
1090


CALOOSA LAKE Village
3bd/3ba home with canal view.
Split bedroom plan. Lg master
bedroom w/ Ig walk-in closet has
a bath located on either side of
the closet, 1 for her & 1 for him.
Add'l bedroom also features a
walk-in closet. Spacious kitchen
w/island & breakfast area.
$159,000. Keller Williams Realty
Lake Wales. 863-221-0932.

NOCATEE, 1 to 11 Homes.
Financing Available. Great invest-
ment for Handyperson. 941-624-
0355

NORTH PORT-HARBOR COVE
$4000 Down-$14,500
2B/1B Furn Mobile Hm in
Beautiful 55+Waterfrnt Park
$695/mo includes lot rent
Owner Finance. 941-423-1225
NORTH PORT/VENICE 56' Sin-
gle wide, new floors, appliances,
utility room, in Myakka MHP.
$3500 obo. 941-468-4015


Cavalier 2bd/2ba, wood/tile
fis, carport,glass lanai,shed,
55+ $99,500 941-625-2811

VENICE ISLE REAL ESTATE
SALES, INC. 55+ Resident
Owned Comm. Lic. R.E.
Broker. 941-485-7743
Many homes to choose from.


55+ Comm. NO PETS. Others
to choose.
www.veniceranch.com
Dick or Steve
941-488-5672

I MANUFACTURED
HOMES FOR SALE
1095


PORT CHARLOTTE 55+
MAPLE LEAF GOLF &
COUNTRY CLUB
2BR/2BA/cp,furnished, 1000sf,
shed. $82,500 207-228-5388


55+ golf, clubhouse, pool,
'04 Jacobson 2/2, den,
golf cart gar., elec door,
Must see upgrades.
$123,900 (941)-639-5554
Blue Heron Pines


PUNTA GORDA BSI 3/2/1 + Study,
Poo,I Spa, Dir Acc. Lift. $290K 55+
@3530 Mondovi Ct #112 Open
Most Sun. 1-3 or 941-626-5812
PUNTA GORDA Emerald Pointe PUNTA GORDA, 2/2/2 part.
Condo, 4th fir. Canal view. 2/1, fum, tile & wood firs, strg. clbhs
Beautifully appointed. Turnkey. & pool, private setting 55+,
Boat Slip.$138K.941-637-1422. $57,900 941-575-0773


PUNTA GORDA Fountain Court,
3/2, Exceptional amenities, great
view, many upgrades. $199,000.
941-575-1697
PUNTA GORDA. Harbor front.
Points West, condo. 2/2, Granite,
Tile, End unit, many upgrades-
breathtkng sunsets. $189,900
941-639-4567 Open Sun. 2-4

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DD+ LuIIIII. otsauti.ui l /^,
Was $89,000. Sell for
$75,000 941-626-5035.


16 ACRE GETAWAY,
Furnished, Cabin, LOW
TAXES, Beautiful old oaks
$199KOBO, 941-697-1885


VEiCo.E VILLA,
BEACH MANOR 2BR/1.5BA
Corner unit 55+ Comm.
furn. or unfurn.
1023 Cooper St 941- 483-4889

DUPLEXESS
FOR SALE
^aft 1070


ENGLEWOOD 2/2 Completely
remodeled inside & out.
11097 Pendleton Ave.$84,900
Call Chris 941-628-0251

ENGLEWOOD Merchants
Crossing area 2br/2ba ea side.
Ones side XLG. Comes with
Extra Canal front lot. $160,000
takes it All! 941-474-1485


GUILD, TN. 2200 Sqft. 3/2
3 Car, 1 Acre, Bit. 2000. Great
Room / Large Loft, Views of TN
River, Nickajack Lake/Mts. Low
taxes, reduced. $279,900 941-
485-2030

WANTED TO BUY




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Counties Several Available!
From $400. $700.
1st & Sec. 941-624-0355


EAST ENGLEWOOD 2/2 Villa,
Gulf Cove Pt., canal view,
fans t/o, tiled kit, bath, lanai
(scrn). Parking. No P/S. $600
1st & sec. 847-971-6878
ENGLEWOOD -NEW RESORT
3/2/2 with pool, fitness, ten-
nis. Near Boca $900
Hook & Ladder Realty
941-350-1288
ENGLEWOOD 2/2 Recently
updated, conveniently located to
beaches, shopping and boat
ramps. $875. 941-928-8239
ENGLEWOOD 3/2/2 Nearly
new, immediate occupancy,
$800 mo. Call for details.
941-809-1820 941-809-1283
ENGLEWOOD BAYFRONT,
Recently updated 2/2 Bayfront
pool home, $1400. or $2200
w/adjacent 2/2 guest duplex.
941-928-8239
ENGLEWOOD
0 11151 PENDLETON AVE
2BR/2BA Pest control and lawn
service incl. $550.
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ENGLEWOOD
Lg. 2/2/2 FL rm $875
2/1/cp near bay $600
WEST COAST PROP. MGT
941-473-0718
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ENGLEWOOD Rentals
M&M Property MGMT
CALL 941 473-9616 or
mmDroDertymermt.com
ENGLEWOOD Waterfront, 3/2/1,
with dock $900/month. No
Smoking/pets, 1st & last.
941-716-0685
ENGLEWOOD
We Have Renters!
We need Rentals!
Surfside Realty
941-473-4050

ENGLEWOOD, EAST,
3/2/2, 1st, last & sec.
$1000 mo.
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HARBOUR HEIGHTS furn. 1/1
large Fla. room w/studio couch,
carport, laundry room, $700 mo.
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lake, pool, hot tub, furn. No pets.
Lawn & pool service incl. 1st mo
+ sec. $1300 ea. 941-815-4520
NEED A RENTAL *
Paradise Properties &
Rentals, Inc.941-625-RENT
NOKOMIS CUTE 2BR Extra
Lg. Scr. porch. W/D, shed
Fenced yard, Sm pet ok. $800/mo
941-485-3852 or 941-716-3650
NOKOMIS, COTTAGES FOR
RENT, 1BR & 2BR ON DONA
BAY w/pool & dock.
941-915-4223
NORTH PORT -
HOMES FOR RENT
3344 Cincinnati Ave
Poss 4 BR Custom Home
$950.00
1139 Wapello Street
Large 3/2/2 Many Builder
Upgrades $995.00
3149 N. Salford Blvd 3/2/2
Pool Home on
Double Lot $1095.00
WWW.pelicanpm.com
Lic Broker (941) 232-8223

NORTH PORT
1683 Oketo 3/2/1 New
carpet, fenced yard, no dogs!
$750 1st & sec. req'd on both
941-628-9810
NORTH PORT 3/2 on Canal.
Avail now. $950/mo. 1st, last &
sec. No Foreclosure here! 941-
234-3281, 234-8123 or 4608263
NORTH PORT 3/2/2 1650SF,
Corner lot. Close to 1-75. 6010
Ganyard Ave. $900 (941)-244-
2306


NORTH PORT 3BR/2BA/lcg
Nice area, near everything.
City water Move right in
$795/mo (941)-716-4451
NORTH PORT Nice Clean
2BR/2BA, garage, $675/mo.
First and sec. Annual lease.
Avail. immed. 941-423-8448
| NORTH PORT HOMES- I
ordable 3BR & 4BR Newer,
Spacious, 941-223-6067
Owner Broker


NORTH PORT,
1/1 with enclosed lanai
$595 1st. & sec. both Clean
& updated 941-423-8029
NORTH PORT, 4/2/2. Recently
built, near schools, 175, US 41
and shopping. $1250/mo. 941-
426-6217 or 347-721-2958
Available Now. Sec. 8 Welcome
NP- EXTRA CLEAN, newer
3/2/2, new carpet & paint,
Off San Mateo. $825
941-927-9176
PORT CHARLOTTE
161 Poinsettia, 3/2/1 on water,
good dock, $750 Mo.
Call Kelly 941- 916-5196
PORT CHARLOTTE 2/2 or 3/2,
tile, lanai, appl. w/d $675-$995
mo. 1st + sec. Ann. Sm. pet ok
(941)-626-1514
PORT CHARLOTTE & PG
Lowest rent, nice, conv. $499.mo
Duplex 2/2. House 2/1 $525.mo
2/2/1 $599.mo F/L/S. No pets.
All CHA. 941467-5377 or 941-
240-1749
PORT CHARLOTTE 1/1 Bersell
Avail now! Tile floors, huge
closet, $250 dep./ rent $475
941-916-0100
PORT CHARLOTTE 2/1, Very
clean, $575/mo + $575 dep.,
Sm pet OK. (941)-228-2627
PORT CHARLOTTE 2/2/1 all
tile, 573 Lakehurst, small pet ok.
Diana 941-629-3412 or Doug
941-763-2580


HOMES FOR RENT



PORT CHARLOTTE 2/2/2
23161 Rye Ave. W/ HUGE
BONUS ROOM. NICE AREA' $750
941-286-7821
PORT CHARLOTTE 3/1/1
21318 Stillwater Ave. Tile floors,
near cultural center $625+Sec.
Pets OK 941-626-7600
PORT CHARLOTTE 3/2 new tile &
paint, fenced,$650 mo+dep.
ALSO 2/2, newly renovated,
$600+dep. 941-924-2764 Jim
PORT CHARLOTTE 3/2 Villa St.
(2 mi. from hospital) $850.
month. Jack, Real Estate Broker
941-268-0861
PORT CHARLOTTE 3/2/1 Com-
pletely remodeled. Like brand new.
Close to shopping, schools, Great
area. $795/mo 216-389-5466


canal; $745per mo; 877-874-
9299 for details or online
http://333029.rentals.com

PORT CHARLOTTE 3/2/1\
Pool, 20386 Emerald Ave.
Nice, clean, $900 Mo. 1st mo
ec. 941-626-6969
PORT CHARLOTTE 3/2/2 W/D
hook-up, Appl. incl. $825 mo,
$1000 dep. 12TH MONTH FREE!
941-3554878 or 9414008126
PORT CHARLOTTE 3/2/2, spa-
cious, pool, ex. lot. $925 mo.
22230 Peachland Blvd.
Call 786-388-0110
PORT CHARLOTTE 3/2/CP
2515 Tamarind St., CHA, Ig. lot.
$675mo, + sec. N/P
941-391-4069
PORT CHARLOTTE 3BDR (off
Conway), $675/mo. Updated.
W/D, Sec. 8 approved no pets.
941-276-3618


4 bed/2 bth pool home with
shed. 2432 Warne St.
$825/mo 941-228-7781
F


3/2/1 Pool Home
3/2/2 Doll House
Rent/Option nego, $800/up
PORT CHARLOTTE Grove Ave,
house w pool, 3/2/1 $950, Call
Rick 754-244-0347
PORT CHARLOTTE Newly reno-
vated! 3/2/cp, FW canal, tile, new
ac $700/mo + $700 dep
941-815-4520
PORT CHARLOTTE RENTALS
IMM OCC
18171 BRAZIL AVE
Pool Home- $900
Lg 2/2/2 Oversize Pool & Lanai
21074 HERNANDO AVE -
2 BR- $550.00
20182 GLADSTONE AVE -
$695.00 Mo.
2/2/1 With Large Family Room
WWW.PELICANPM.COM
UC BROKER (941) 232-8223

PORT CHARLOTTE VERY LG.
2/2/1, clean, $700 mo, plus
water. Annual lease. Small pet ok.
1st & sec. 239-293-3421
PORT CHARLOTTE, 3/2/1,
appl., paint, tile. Large lanai, CHA.
Great location! Only $800. mo.
lst & Sec. (941)-380-1205
PORT CHARLOTTE, 5BR/2BA,
tile, formal DR, dbl fenced lot,
fireplace, htd caged pool.
$1600. 305-233-9878
PORT CHARLOTTE, Clean 2/2,
tile, central heaV/air, large open
yard. w/d hook ups, $550. +$300.
Dep. Pets ok. 760-529-9248
PORT CHARLOTTE: 22106
Felton Ave. 1BR house, clean,
convenient, affordable. $495 mo.
1st & security. 941-255-5947.
PORT CHARLOTTE
Lrg., 2 Bdrm, 1 Bath
central heat & air
NEW blinds & carpets, No
Pets $550. (941)-743-3489
PUNTA GORDA 3/2 A/C Appli-
ances W/D Tile Floors Sec8 ok
$750 678-776-8597
PUNTA GORDA 3100 Ames St.
2/1, LR, DR, FR, W/D, part furn.
W/S/lawn incl. Pets-maybe $600
to move in. 941-626-7501.
PUNTA GORDA, Cleveland sec-
tion, 3/2/2, all appliances, all tile,
window treatment, hurricane shut-
ters $825 mo. Call owner (718)-
465-6388 or (718) 864-6482
PUNTA GORDA, on canal,
Peace River view, 3BR / 2.5BA,
all modern 2300 SF home.
Annual $950 mo.
Call Carol 800-850-8649 ext 0.

ROTONDA
Lg 3/2/2 pool, canal $975
3/2/1 lanai new tile $800
WEST COAST PROP. MGT
941-473-0718
www.RentalsFlorida.net

ROTONDA WEST, 2/2/2, + utili-
ties. $695/mo. Available Jan. 1st
pets upon approval.
941468-7132
SOUTH VENICE 2/2/1, updated,
lanai, hot tub, ann. lease, $800.
mo. Employment ref's req'd
612-369-2988


HOMES FOR RENT




ROTONDA-CUSTOM HOMES
3 & 4 bedrooms 941-626-0858
http://floridaclassifiednetwork.us
a.oodle.com/view/englewood-
rotonda/1605030608/
SOUTH VENICE,Beautiful 2/2/1
New paint, updated inside/out
Fenced yard with treehouse
$900 Annual lease (941)4974912
WIN i


VENICE 2/2/1.b 18UUsq. ft.
Spacious Home W/Water View.
Near YMCA. Lawn svc. incl.
NS/NP $950. 941-313-1100
VENICE GARDENS, clean, 3/1,
$810. Dbl. carpt, fans, tile, quiet,
first, last, sec. Pet w/deposit.
(941)-323-2229
VENICE GREAT HOMES
$650-$900 941-492-4280
Gulf Coast Rentals & Real Estate
Co.


VNlIULt, LUXURY LAIE Tront,
3BR/3BA/2CG, upscale comm.
Offers clubhouse, pool & tennis
courts. $1500. (941) 468-5146

ICONDOS/VILLAS
FOR RENT
1240

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

ANNUAL RENTALS
IN BIRD BAY VILLAGE
Second Floor, Unfurnished
2 Bedroom/2 Bath Condos
Utilities paid except electric
BIRD BAY REALTY (Venice)
484-6777 or 800-464-8497

DEEP CREEK 2/2, lanai, cath.
ceil., tile, wood cab., granite, w/d
inc. Pets ok $675+ up.
941-661-4539
ENGLEWOOD 2/2/2 Cape
Haze Resort. Resort style liv-
ing. $800/mo Tarpon Real
Estate 941-662-0467
ENGLEWOOD
3/2 Condo only $900/mo
includes pool, water, cable,
amenities... Surfside Realty
941-473-4050
NORTH PORT $500.00 MOVES
YOU IN! $875/MO First Month
FREE with annual lease. 3/2/1 luxury
condo 1425SF under air. Small Pets
OK. CALL FOR APT 941-350-
2704 MARK V DEVELOPMENT
Emerald Oaks 4520 S Biscavne Dr
PUNTA GORDA ISLES beautiful
2BR waterfront condo with
boat slip & pool Great loc.
$695 Call Ron 941-223-4781
PORT CHARLOTTE 2/2 Quiet,
Scr. lanai, W/D, Htd caged pool,
club house & priv. parking spot.
NP/NS $615./mo 941-629-3258
PORT CHARLOTTE 3/2 Her-
itage Oak Park, gorgeous lake
and pool views, upgrades and
amenities $895 941-585-1009
PORT CHARLOTTE, 2/2, quiet,
W/D, pool, tennis, centrally locat-
ed. Sm pets ok. $650. Water
included. 941-624-5967
PORT CHARLOTTE- 2BR/2BA
Condo tile throughout, pool
privileges. No pets. $625.
mo. (941)-206-0250
PUNTA GORDA EMERALD
POINTE, Waterfront Tennis, pools,
dock, nicely furn, 1, 2 & 3BR's.
941-626-3350
PUNTA GORDA ISLES condo
2/2 and North Port house, water-
front, furn. or unfurn. Annaul /
seasonal. 941-875-0006.
PUNTA GORDA, CHARLEVOI,
2/2, 55+, desirable 1st floor fur-
nished. Heated. pool. $795 Mo +
sec. 941- 639-8640
VENICE ATHENS TOWNHOUSE,
Luxury living in a rental unit 2/2
3 blks to bch & shops. Annual $875
941485-7645
VENICE ISLAND 55+ 2/2/CP,
Furn, imaculate, king bed. NP, heat-
ed pool. Annual lease only. $800.
Incl. water/cable. (423)420-1143
VENICE ISLAND, 2 blocks from
beach, nice complex, 1st floor,
2/1, lanai, tile floors, new appl.,
washer & dryer. 941-626-8625
VENICE PELICAN POINTE 2br
2ba 2 gar. villa w/lanai. Gated
w/golf & tennis. Incl. cable/apps.
$1200/mo/ann. 941-486-4247
VENICE, 703 Auburn Cove, New
2/2/2, 1600 SF,Unfurn. W/D.
Across from pool. $1050. 1/2 off
1st month. (941)-232-8088

I DUPLEXES
FOR RENT
2!300

DEEP CREEK 2/2/1 1112 Nomed
Rd, living, dining, l appl., big yard.
Avail now. 1st & sec, $700 mo
941-7434761 or 941-661-9352
DEEP CREEK Cute 2/2 unit
available, large yard in quiet
neighborhood, $600 month.
Susie 941-380-9089
DEEP CREEK New! 2BR/2BA
$700/mo. lawn care incl.
941-629-3326 or 941-416-5966
ENGLEWOOD
1 MONTH FREE RENT!!
2/2 lanai, $625, $625 sec.
847-323-1697


31 UNFURNISHED HOMES
VENICE RANCH ALMAR-RENTALS.COM

12X48 1BR/1BA FURNISHED SHORT TERM FURNISHED
ASKING $6500 ALSO AVAIL
24x40 2BR/2 BA FURNISHED 'WE NEED MORE LISTINGS'
ASKING $8.000
24X56 2BR/2BA FURNISHED
ASKING $15.000


Classified Works! I








Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009 Classified Page 3 www.sunnewspapers.net


I DUPLEXES
FOR RENT
1300

ENGLEWOOD
1/1/CP WATER & SEWER $495
2/2CP SHED LAWN SVC $550
2/1 ALL TILE CAT OK $525
WEST COAST PROP. MGT
941-473-0718
www.RentalsFlorida.net
ENGLEWOOD 2/2/1 W/D
hookup with lanai, great area.
Pets ok. Includes lawn care &
pest control. (201) 638-5805
ENGLEWOOD, (East) 2/2.
Small Pet OK. New Tile floor.
$600/mo. 1st Mo Free.
$1000 sec moves you in.
Adobe Realty Inc. 941-485-
3998, Marcel 941-468-2529
ENGLEWOOD, ROTONDA
2BR/1BA, Utility room, lanai.
sm Pet allowed. $525/mo. (941)-
6984061 or 941-286-3902
ENGLWOOD, 2BR/2BA, luxury
furnished duplex, $760. Water
paid, 1600 sqft, View of Lemon
Bay 765-491-7788.
NORTH PORT 2/1 duplex, nice
area, free satellite TV,
$525/month, $500 security.
941423-0988
PUNTA GORDA ISLES 2/2/1,
tile, carpet, w/d, hurricane
shutters, $750 mo + dep.
239-289-4972
PORT CHARLOTTE Cozy 2/
1.5, FL rm, W/D, 4ACs, $500
mo. Neg. Pet. Short term ok.
21326 Coulton. (941)-474-0395
PUNTA GORDA 1 bedroom near
SuperWalmart. Furnished with
lanai and lawn care. No pets
$500/mo 941-639-0392
PUNTA GORDA completely
remodeled, tile throughout, 2/1,
$600. mo. (941)-639-2823
VENICE EAST 2/2, very clean,
wood & tile only, appliances, W/D
hook-up, screened lanai, $725
mo unfurnished. 941-716-0844

APARTMENTS
FOR RENT
1320

CHARLOTTE HARBOR 1/1
updated, incl water pool scr. lanai
no pets $550. 941-628-3759.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR apart-
ments. 2/1, close to Harbor.
Start @ $575. Sm. pet OK.
(941)-391-1559
CHARLOTTE HARBOR, -furn,
clean & neat, 2/1, scrn lanai, cov-
ered parking, $550 NP/NS, 1st,
last, damage, (941)-764-3969
DEEP CREEK Sunnydell Commons
Apts. 2 & 3BR's, $700 & $850. 1st
& last req. Call 941-204-3224.
ENGLEWOOD 1ST MONTH
FREE 12 mins from venice 2br
w/ den 2 ba 1300sf, pool
$399. moves you in $750/mo
9414730450
ENGLEWOOD WATERFONT 1/1,
Very Clean, Close to Shopping, N/P
$495/mo 941475-5409
ENGLEWOOD: MANASOTA
KEY, steps to bch. 2/1, util. &
cable incl. Sm. pets ok, $230wk.
Long term 941-716-3660
PORT CHARLOTTE
HAMPTON POINT APTS.
currently is offering 3 & 4
bedrooms starting at $675.
Located off Rampart Blvd.
Call (941) 979-1001
today for move-in specials.
VENICE ISLAND
Eff, 1 & 2 br, Immed. occup. No
pets 9414165757or 3236466



NOKOMIS: 2 BEDROOM APT.
1/2 Block to Nokomis Beach.
$800/mo, Less with maint.
Assistance. 1st, Last & sec.
941-488-5672
NORTH PORT
VICTORIA POINTE APTS.
at Sumter & Appomattox
between US 41 & 1-75
1/1 starts @ $412
2/1 starts @ $555
941-423-8720


PORT CHARLO IIE
New Apartment Community Now
Leasing. Apply in Person
at 4200 Lister St. P.C.
Tues. Sat. 9am-5pm.
FREE rent for December.
**Restrictions Apply**
941-391-5669



PORT CHARLOTTE
Now accepting applications
Subsidized Housing for the
elderly, 62 and older,
or requiring the features
of an accessible unit.
please call 941-624-2266
limited availability,
Income limits apply.
TTY: 1-800-955-8771

O



PORT CHARLOTTE
GOBBLE UP THE SAVINGS!


Spacious 2 & 3 Bedroom,
Water included.




CALL TODAY 941-627-3900
PORT CHARLOTTE HARBOR 1st
Mo. FREE Almost new lbd/lba,
tile floors. Quiet $545
(941)587-7828


APARTMENTS
FOR RENT
1 1320

PORT CHARLOTTE, STUDIO
APT., completely furn. $550 mo.
Incl all util. 1st, last, sec. NP/NS.
941-629-4984
PUNTA GORDA ISLES, Water-
front, 2/2, off street parking,
range, fridge, W & D, tile/wood
floors, walk-in closet & dock.
Water, trash & yard care pd. Sm.
pet OK. $625. mo. Annual lease.
1st, Last & Sec. 941-626-0552

TOLEDO CLUB
APARTMENTS
FALL SPECIALS!!
NO APPLICATION FEES IN
NOV.!
CREDIT APPROVAL IN SECONDS!
RESERVEYOUR NEW HOME
4 MONTHS IN ADVANCE.
FREE RENT AVAILABLE ON ALL
APT HOMES!!
LG STUDIOS STARTING AT $5551
1BD/1BA STARTING AT $63311
2BD/2BA STARTING AT $69511
2 FABULOUS SWIMMING
POOLS, SPA, 24 HR FITNESS
CENTERS, WIFI INTERNET
ACCESS & PETS WELCOME
LOCATED OFF TOLEDO BLADE
BLVD IN NORTH PORT.
TOLEDOCLUBAPTS.COM
CALL TODAY!
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 Bedrooms Available.
$99 Moves you in.
Call (941)-488-7766.
FVENICE STUDIO &
1BR. Accepting Section 8
Vouchers. 941488-7766
VENICE, DOWNTOWN Embassy
lbr apt. $600/mo. + $600 Sec.
Walk to beach & churches. N/P.
(941)-2440700
VENICE, 1BR $600; 2BR $650
$500 DEPOSIT. N/PETS.
Sea Jay Apartments. Under new
management 941- 232-9893
VENICE ISLAND APTS 1 bedrm.
apt avail. Close to beach &
downtown. 941-7354020
VENICE- CAPRI ISLES,
Unfurnished. 2/2, $675 +
$500 sec. dep. Pool Tennis.
941- 232-9893


VENICE: 2/1 2 miles to
Beach, walk to Publix, Shops
& bus. Immaculate, fully
tiled. $635/mo. Annual. No
pets. (941)-374-3401

Woodmere
Apartments
of Venice
FALL SPECIALS!!
$500 CASH PLUS
No Application Fees in Nov!
Credit Approval in Seconds!
$3,000 in FREE RENT on
2 Bed Apts!!
Reserve Your New Home
4 Months in Advance.
1BD/1BA Starting at $655!!
2BD/2BA Starting at $720!!
Newly Renovated 24 hr Fitness
Center, Fabulous Resort
Swimming Pool, Wifi Internet
Access, & Pets Welcome
Located off Jacaranda Blvd on
Woodmere Park Blvd.
Woodmereapartmentsofvenice.co
m
CALL TODAY!
941-496-4161

MOBILE HOMES
FOR RENT
1340

NOCATEE & KINGS HWY.
Several Available! Includes CHA
From $350. $750.
1st & Sec. 941-624-0355
PUNTA GORDA 1 & 2 BR mobile
homes, $425. to $525. $400
Sec RV Spaces $350. mo. Avail-
able Now 941-740-6000
VENICE Annual rental in very
desirable 55+ community. Very
clean 1/1 unit w/carport, storage
rm & encl. screened lanai. $700
mo. incl. water, sewer, elec. &
Comcast cable 72 channels. Non
smoking. No pets 941-493-0019

I EFFICIENCIES
FOR RENT
1 1350 O

PORT CHARLOTTE 2 ROOM
suites fully furn. Waterfront, wire-
less internet $170/week & up.
941-6294046
ENGLEWOOD Furnished
$400/mo including utilities w/
year lease 55+ Park No pets
lease (941)474-1353
PORT CHARLOTTE Large 1
bed, furn., with private entrance,
nice area, full bath & kit. $150
wk. 941-769-1308
PORT CHARLOTTE Lg. 1/1,
newly remodeled, Furnished, incl.
W/D, priv. entr. cable, util, N/S
$150 wk. 941-661-8799
S VENICE Near Shamrock Park
furnished eff. utilities, satellite,
internet incl. NS/NP $125/wkly,
yearly basis. 941-497-6146


ROOMS FOR RENT



PORT CHARLOTTE Room with
priv. bath. in Nice 5BR home 2
stories. $100/wk. 941-467-5665
PORT CHARLOTTE, 1 A+ furn.
rm in nice home, quiet area, close
to all. No pets. Incl. util., kit.
priv.$125/wk+dep 941-626-2832


ROOMS FOR RENT




PORT CHARLOTTE, Clean &
Quiet, $120 wk. $400/mo incl
utils, furn'd, refs. 941-743-3070.
941-740-2565
PORT CHARLOTTE, private
bath, use of washer & dryer, and
kitchen & living rm priv.,
$100/wk. 941-763-2100
PORT CHARLOTTE/ENGLE-
WOOD, ONLY $100/Wk Priv entr,
cable, ac. util incl. 941-268-
2843 or 941-681-1161
SOUTH VENICE ROOM FOR RENT
1BD/1BA $500. A MONTH, NO
PETS, SMOKING OR CHILDREN
941-496-9109

RENTALS TO SHARE




ENGLEWOOD Fully furnished
room in 2br/lba home, M/f,
Cable, $395/mo Non smoker
(941)-473-2034
ENGLEWOOD, EAST, Unfurn.
3/2/2, 1st, last & sec. $500 mo
per bedrm, (incl. water) + share
other utilities. 941-809-4024

I VACATION/
SEASONAL RENTALS
k^11390O


7th HEAVEN floor 2bd/2ba
over looking Venice beach, Gulf
Shores, Voted #1 $3750mo. 3
mo min. 941-266-2411

ALMAR RENTALS & MGT SERVICES
MANY FURNISHED UNITS
800-964.3095
Donna@almar-rentals.com

DEEP CREEK 2/2 completely furn
condo-pool, tennis, bocci field,
clubhouse, $1500/mo. for 3/mo,
4th/mo free. 941-697-7442
ENGLEWOOD EL JOBEAN
Nice Condo 2/2 heated pool, fish-
ing pier. Available December or
January. 941-544-3377
ENGLEWOOD Village of Holiday
Lakes 2BR/2ba Overloking lake.
2pools, tennis & more. Avail Jan -
April $1200/mo 941475-0649
ENGLEWOOD WATERFRONT
CONDO, immaculate, spacious
2BR/2BA, garage,$4,000 month-
ly. 313-268-5571.

ENGLEWOOD/ROTONDA
Feb And/Or March Avail.
WEST COAST PROP. MGT
941473-0718
www.RentalsFlorida.net

PORT CHARLOTTE & PUNTA
GORDA. We have plenty of sea-
sonal rentals.
Call Kathy 941-628-8855.
Paradise Properties & Rentals


PORT CHARLOTTE 3/2/2
RIVERWOOD FURNISHED,LARGE
SCREENED LANAI W/ THERAPY
POOL, DEN, GOLF COURSE VIEW.
2MOS. MIN. NO SMOKING OR
PETS 941-625-1334
PORT CHARLOTTE large 2BR
nicely furnished, Ig. lanai, central-
ly located waterfront, W/D, no
pets/smoking. 941-456-8878.
PORT CHARLOTTE, 3/2,
All tile. Pets ok. $215 week.
941-769-4720 or 941- 456-
1389
PUNTA GORDA 1/1 turn-key,
very quiet, near Peace River & I-
75, 24'XIO' lanai, 5 mins. from
town. $650 mo. 978-870-7304
PUNTA GORDA Condo 1st Floor,
corner unit, private, 2/2, on golf
course, completely furn. brand
new, 516-221-6113
PUNTA GORDA ISLES furnished
house on Greenbelt, 3/2/2, heated
pool, $2400 mo. 941-769-7766
dennispuntagorda@aol.com
ROTONDA 2/2 Condo, pool,
55 & over, avail Jan 2010,
$1600/mo 201-638-5805







ROTONDA- 2BR/1.5ba Luxury
Condo. All amenities
$1700/mo includes all. Avail
January 1st 941-268-5275
www.LKVillas.com
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516-728-7487 or 516-728-2991


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3.8 acres. BPC zoning $700,000


863-679-1710
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941-661-6720


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CARPENTER 35 yrs exp. rough-
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w/co. own tools 941-227-3113
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CNA/HOME HEALTH AID
Homemaker/companion sitter
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CSR/OFFICE WORKER is seek-
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PERSONALS
3020


HOLIDAY SPECIALS
HOLLY 941-237-I 157
STACEY 941-237-7801
RELAXATION & MASSAGE
Venice $50 941-487-3696
Lic. MM23053 MA56725
MISS FYNNE
Mon Fri 863-852-6849
ADORABLE TASHA.
Stretch & Relax Therapy
941-497-1307
WANTED NICE lady, any age,
race, or size for special relation-
ship. Call (941)-916-0132
the girl next door, crystal. in
calls only. 941-483-0701
SWM SEEKING SWF, 30 to 47,
for dating, possibly more.
Call (941)-284-9800


I SEEKING
EMPLOYMENT
2120


NEED HELP? Caregivers, home
health aide, certified, personal
assistance, house cleaning,
errands, transportation, good
cook, kind, gentle. References
available. 863425-5054.
NEED WORK of any kind exp. in
construction and landscaping
941-268-4166
NEED WORK very hard working.
Email:josehuet@yahoo.com
(239)699-7556
OFF. MNR w/15 yrs exp., Notary
& 440 lic. needing position. gan-
derk@hotmail.com or 815-3592.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Certi-
fied, Board Registered,10 YRS
exp. seeks FT/PT work CALL
Karen 941-276-4909
RECENT COLLEGE Grad, Histo-
ry, Michigan State Univ., needs
job! 616-443-9974.
REGISTERED NURSE, male for
full/part-time ACLS, PALS, LOCAL
AREA CALL 941-685-8891
RETAIL/OFFICE/mgr/admin
asst/clerical exp. Avail 24/7
941426-9529
RETIRED GENT LOOKING FOR
PT WORK, MANY SKILLS
941456-2052


SALES REP, 15+yrs exp. Entre-
preneur. Road Warrior. Need
Base+ 941-347-7464
SECURITY GUARD 20 yrs
licensed ft/pt 941426-1686
SECURITY OFFICER Class D
Lic. 24yrs. exp. Seeking PT/FT
employment call 941-625-8282
SINGLE MOM CNA needs X-mas
$ can do any type of work PIs
Martha 941-270-6453
SKILLED CARPENTER,
LABORER seeking work with
local company. (724) 766-8109
VERY EXP.& extreme. hard work-
ing Needs work Demicheleantho-
ny@yahoo.com, 941-268-5147
VERY HARD WORKER ANYTHING
WILL DO ANY QUESTION CALL
941-525-8376 ASK FOR MATT
WELL VERSED in office/medical
settings, fast learner, motivated,
& efficient. Keith 941-889-9429.
WHSE, SHIP, Rec, Driver Clear
CDL-B. 30 yr exp. Interview,
Resume 941-497-7587
YOUNG MOTIVATED WOMAN
NEED ANY TYPE OF WORK CALL
BRITTANY 941-979-7997


KEYS FOUND: KEYS FOUND
WITH LEATHER KEY CHAIN
ON COPIAPO & DEEP CREEK, IN
DEEP CREEK 941-276-5278
CLASS RING, Southeastern
University, 2008, initials inside
CAS; REWARD. Arcadia 863-
244-9951; PC 941-764-7397
FOUND DOG Male, not
neautered, black lab mix, no col-
lar, trained. Found Sun night in
Section 15. 941-286-4989
FOUND, PUPPY FOUND at
Circe K in Punta Gorda 12/5/09.
PIs call 941-575-1212 during
business hours or 941-585-6404
or 941-258-2278 at any time
LOST CAT Black, female, spayed
front declaw. Answers to Janet,
Lost in Venice East near Gulf
Breeze Blvd. & Dorchester. 941-
416-8298 REWARD..........
LOST CAT LAKEVIEW-BROAD-
RANCH BLK/WHT SHORTHAIR
UNIQUE MARKINGS REWARD-
CALL 941-626-0158
LOST CAT: ALL BLACK, MALE
APPROX ON 11/30 in Engle-
wood near Harvey & North St.
Answers to Zorro. We miss
him. PIs call 941-681-2022
LOST CAT: tuxedo black & white,
white tips on front paws, black
heart shape on nose, "Ricky" 13
year old male, neautered, lost
Monday night near Golf Course
Blvd, Tamoshanter Ln, & South
Fairway, Punta Gorda. 941-575-
1240 or 941-769-0093
LOST DOG DAUCHAUND 1.5YR
OLD MALE. Answers to Max. Lost
near Hutchins Rd in Pt. Charlotte
Please call 941-623-8277
LOST DOG Yellow Lab, w/ green
leather collar, Neutered, left bum
knee. 901bs, Lost in Nokomis
near Kilpatric. by Orange Groves.
Answers to Max. 941-468-0235
LOST DOG: English bulldog,
brindle & white, @451bs, female,
"Sadie", no collar, microchipped.
Lost Monday in the Solona area
of Punta Gorda. 941-626-5060


LOST FAMILY DOG Yorkshire
Terrier, Male, on Hickory St. in
Arcadia. Sick and needs medi-
cine. Please call 863-494-2752
LOST SHIH-TZU, male, cream
color, Punta Gorda, off Bal Har-
bor, Thurs am, Dec. 3. 941- 504-
2342.
LOST- LADIES RING in or near
Carrabba's restaurant Fri evening
11-27. Filigree pattern gold w/
garnets at edge & center. Family
ring. Reward 941-457-5746
IOST: DOG, SMALL FEMALE,
wearing red collar, answers to the
name Angel, on Peachland Blvd in
Pt. Charlotte, elderly owner heart-
broken. 941-876-6166 or 941-
661-0846


PERSONALS
3020


LUNCHTIME RELAXATION
SESSION from 0la -2p only
Pt. Charlotte 941-554-7141
DIVORCED WHITE MALE 58
seeks friendship that could lead to
long term relationship with Sing.
Female 38-59. 941-624-2183
AUTHOR SEEKS PARTNER to
share fortune while retired.
Bradenton (917) 617-2325

| SINGLES



ONE CLASS GUY 60-something,
kind, compassionate, creative, loving
& adventurous. Emotionally & finan-
cially secure. Must love animals & rid-
ing Harleys
h-941-473-1371


& INSTRUCTION
O .3060

CNA CLASS 2 WEEK $300
CNA Refresher course $125
SPECIAL Books Included. State
testing onsite. 941-822-2290
CNA TRAINING- HOLIDAY Special
$200. Day, night & weekend
classes avail. 941-918-4800
www.justinwilliscna.com
ED KLOPFER SCHOOLS OF
CNA TRAINING 1 wk class
$249.00 Locations: Sarasota.
PC, Ft. Myers 800-370-1570

I BURIAL LOTS/
CRYPTS
Z,3070

COMPANION BURIAL PACKAGE,
2 burial sites & 2 burial vaults in
Prayer Garden in Royal Palm Mem.
Gardens. $3,000 or separately for
$1,500 ea. 941-625-2082
INTERMENT RIGHTS for 2 +
nameplates, Royal Palm Memorial
Gardens. Cost $2295. Make an
offer. 941-575-1130

| TRAVEL/TICKETS
3080


DISNEY WORLD BARGAIN 2
Adult tickets (FL residents) +
$93. Disney Dollars. $262. Value
only $200. (941)492-5418 or
jghill2@msn.com
I LT T & FtrD I


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LOST & FOUND
3090


LOST: SUN CONURE, 855 E.
Second St. in Englewood. Yellow
and orange, goes by name
"Pretty Boy", friendly. Reward.
941474-2776


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FINANCIAL

LOANS/MORT-




CASH FOR Your Trust Deed or
Mortgage! Private Party! 1-863-
832-1984


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.

CHILD CARE
5051


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.

I COMPUTER SERVICE




*1A+ COMPUTER REPAIR &
TUTOR... I YOUR HONE
Reasonable & Prompt!
Sr. Disc. 941-615-7888


HOUSE CLEANING Two women
seeking homes for cleaning, ref-
erences available 941-4264426

I HOME / COMM.
IMPROVEMENT
5100


A JACK OF ALL TRADES
No Job Too Big or Small.
Also Pressure Cleaning
CGC#A14379. Free Estimates.
(941)-623-3374
BILL JACOBSEN Concrete Ser-
vices. Concrete or Pavers,
Patios, Sceenrooms, Driveways,
Sidewalks 941-391-0694
BILL'S HANDYMAN Service
Ceiling fans, lights, faucets,
clogged drains, toilets, small
jobs, weeds, etc. 941-661-8585


CARPENTER, INC. One call
does it all. Lic & ins
#RR0067689. 941-627-0657.
CERAMIC TILE installed from
$1 per sq ft. AND
Wood Flooring installed from
$1.50 per sq ft
Call now! 941-769-TILE.
CONCRETE WORK
Specializing in Small jobs.
For FREE Estimate Call Bob
@ (941)-587-7521
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.

FRANK'S CARPENTRY
& HOME IMPROVEMENT
Home repairs &
improvement
Call Frank
863-638-3160
Cell: 863-514-0154
References Available
*Licensed
*10 Years Experience

HOME IMPROVEMENT Home
repairs, kitchen, bath, paint, file, floor,
etc. Lic & Ins. Joe 941-7690244


A JAMISON TREE SERVICE
Complete & Professional
Will Beat Any Estimate!
Prof. Arborist Free Est. 10%
Sr Disc., Lic. & Ins. 941-423-
0020 941-423-0020, 475-
6611, PC 539-2644
AN OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE
may be required by the City
and/or County. Please call the
appropriate occupational licens-
ing bureau to verify

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

|MOVING/HAULING




HAULING Yard & Constr
Waste. Garage Clean Out. Trash.
Call Carlton,
941-564-6049 OR 914-2249

I PAINTING/
WALLPAPERING
oz 5140


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
Handyman services also!
Visa/min/disc aoceptd
941-815-8184 AAA00101254

| PLUMBING
LW4 41: 5160


THINK PLUMBERS are too
high? Give me a try! Retired mas-
ter plumber. Lic. RF11067393
Ross (941)-204-4286

MISCELLANEOUS






INEXPENSIVE AND RELIABLE
MOBILE DETAILING SERVICE.
ANGELO 941-6614121


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Arcadia
Englewood
Lake Suzy
Nokomis
North Port
Port Charlotte/Deep
Creek
Punta Gorda
Rotonda
Sarasota
South Venice
Venice
Out Of Area
Flea Market
Auctions
MERCHANDISE
Moving Sales
Arts & Crafts
Dolls
Household
Goods
Furniture
Electronics
TV/Stereo/Radio
Computer Equip
Clothing/Jewelry/
Accessories
Antiques &
Collectibles
Fruits/Veges
Musical
Medical
Health/Beauty
Trees & Plants
Baby Items
Golf Accessories
Exercise/Fitness
Sporting Goods
Firearms
Firearm Accessories
Bikes/Trikes
Toys
Photography/Video
Pool/Spa & Supplies
Lawn & Garden
Storage Sheds/
Buildings
Building Supplies
Heavy Constr.
Equipment
Tools/Machinery
Office/Business Equip
& Supplies
Restaurant Supplies
Appliances
Misc. Merchandise
Wanted to Buy or Trade


I ARCADIA AREA
GARAGE SALES


Michael's Home Repair
Painting, Pressure
Washing. Miscellaneous
Repairs. Licensed. 110-12TH 209 W. Magnolia
repairs. License DStreet. HUGE SALE: tools,
Insured. References. clothes, toys, birds, silk flowers &
863-285-9300. lots of great items.


I NOKOMIS/OSPREY
I GARAGE SALES



D-SAT. 8AM-? 530 Acacia Ln.
HUGE SALE! Tons of quailty
items. Great kids (girl) clothes,
furniture, household & MORE!!!

NORTH PORT
GARAGE SALES



D FRI. Daily through the
week. 9-4 pm
6630 S. BISCAYNE DR, (941)-
237-8051 MOVING SALE.
Everything Goes!

PT. CHARLOTTE/DEEP
CREEK GARAGE SALES
6006


FRI.-SUN. 8:30-2 17103
Ohara Dr. Mother of all yard
sales! Misc from 2 houses & sailboat,
Pro tools, machinist air craft tools
D-FRI.-THU. 9-6
22251 ABURTO LANE.
Dir: N.E. of Olean and Con-
way. Moving abroad sale all
items must go from clothes to
kitchen sink.941-875-9110
DiSAT.-SUN. Dec. 12 & 13
AND Dec. 19 & 20, 8a-4p.
22324 Laramore Ave. Midway to
Page. Tons of antiques & other
yard sale stuff.


SUN.-SUN. 10-6 3691 TAMIAMI
TRAIL. GRAND OPENING DAILY
FLEA MARKET DEC. 6TH. OPEN
TUES -SUN. WE HAVE NEW AND
USED ITEMS. NEW VENDOR WEL-
COME.CONTACT 941-626-3665.
D-THU.-FRI. 8am
18698 Ayrshire Cir.
Stove, refrigerators, freezer,
fishing tackle, gas cans, etc...

PUNTA GORDA
GARAGE SALES



uSAT. 8-5 13048 Sanibel
Dr, Punta Gorda FL 33955.
*Exercise epuip*Car audio
equip*Toys*Wedding
deco*Lots of great misc items
D-THU & FRI 8-12 419 Via
Cintia. Take W. Marion, left
on Bal Harbor, left on Columbia.
Housewares, some furniture,
cookbooks and clothes. Lots of
misc. Multi family...no junk!
DiTHURS 9AM- 12. No early
birds. 25200 Airport Rd.
St Vincent de Paul Sale: Furni
ture, Household, Jewelry, Cloth-
ing & Much More! Something for
Everyone!
D-WED.-THU. 8-?
2366 Broadpoint Dr. & 3450
Dover Dr. 2 HUGE SALES IN HAR-
BOR HEIGHTS! LOTS OF STUFF!

I S. VENICE AREA
GARAGE SALES
L 6010

D FRI. NIGHT 6PM-9PM
SAT 9AM-2 SUN. 10AM-2
1071 Covert Rd. Manasota
Beach Rd to Belviedere
R-Phesant L-Covert
(Jap. GDNS) Look for signs!
Christmas decor, Coll. plates,
HH, New gifts, clothes, treadmill,
jewelry, furniture + Lotz more A-
Z
D FRI.-SAT. 8-3
0351 Garden Rd.
MOVING SALE Multifamily
Furniture, Holiday, Great gift
items for Christmas! Dont Miss!!!
D-FRI.-SAT. 9-3 11990 Gran-
ite Woods Loop. MOVING
SALE! Stoneybrook of Venice.
Exquisite furniture & accessories!
-PSYCHIC PI[R
SAT. Dec 12, 10-3
TOP READERS
Free Healing
$15/15 min
ANGEL MINISTRIES
2269 S. Tamiami Trail
Venice 941-492-4995, 493-6779
D-SAT & SUN 8-4 Rain dates
19th & 20th 950 Hudson Rd.
2 family yard sale. 1800's
armoire, linens, curtains, shabby
chic items, golf items, lots misc.
D SAT. 8-1
3951 Woodmere Park Blvd.
WOODMERE COMMUNITY SALE
(941)486-2780
DSAT. 8-3 1230 Everest Rd.
Toys, kids clothes, misses'
and too much more to mention!
DTHU.-SAT. 8-3 5843 Deni-
son Dr. Dishes, glassware,
microwave, small appliances,
Xmas items, & lots of misc.
DTHUR. 12/10 7-? 1035
Devon Rd. Household items,
linens, dishes, African collection
lots of clothing, furniture

D-THURS FRI SAT 8-2
'523 E. Seminole Dr
MULTI FAMILY SALE!

G VENICE AREA
GARAGE SALES
^^ 611 ^


I-FRI.-SAT. 8-4
22 Gulf Manor Drive. (Island)
CONDO CLEAROUT & Multifamily
garage sale. Great items!
D-iFRI.-SAT. 8AM 722 Indus
Rd. Misc items, clothes,
scooters, dive gear, comp.moni-
tors, glassware, dishes.
D FRI.-SAT. 9-1
540 Riviera St. (Island)
Lots of great items all proceeds
to benefits feral friends and the
Venice Cat House.


D-SAT. 9-1 Bird Bay Arts &
Craft Fair 606 Bird Bay Dr S.
Clubhouse.New, handmade items
Coffee & Cookie Cafe!

| AUCTIONS
6020


** AUCTION **
Sat, Dec 12, 8:30am
SARA. CO. SCHOOLS
1434 Myrtle St, Sara.
10 BUSES
12 ASST TRUCKS
FOOD SERV EQUIP
CONST FORKLIFT
METAL SHOP EQ.
SCHOOL SURPLUS, ETC
HOLZMAN
AUCTIONEERS.COM
Terms10%bp,cash,v/mc
410-808-0319 ab1473
Sarasota AUCTION Gallery
only Estates & Antiques
625 North.Trial Nokomis
941-485-3141 13%BP
Jeff Carlson AU1299/AB896
www.sarasotaauction.com
scheduled Weds. 6PM

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

ARTS AND CRAFTS



FRAMED CLARA Lenski water-
color flowers in a vase very Equi-
site $325 941-698-1039
GENERAL STORE kit 'Real
Good Toys' of Vermont u-Build
NEW IN BOX $35 941-882-8149
JIM HARRISON framed Print
39X23/signed SC Artist41/975
$499 941-698-1039
PAINTING BY bill boswell (older)
$100, OBO 941-356-0690
PINECONES 4 jumbo bags
wreaths, crafts, kindling, $20
941-276-1881
SHRINK WRAP machine, wand,
sealer, heat gun and 3 rolls wrap
$350 941-627-3636
YARN OVER 40 Skeins embroi-
dery thread, buttons & more $50
941-882-8149

DOLLS
L ^ 6027 S


BARBIES, DESIGNER, orig.
boxes. Hard to find. Great gifts.
$60 ea. 941-743-5142
COCA COLA buddy lee 1950's
L.E. route salesman w/box,certif
$125 941-627-3636
DOLL MAGIC ATTIC Brand new
condition comes w/stand beauti-
ful $25 941-740-1161
DOLLS PORCELAIN (3) 1-18" 1-
16" 1-infant(American Indian) EXC
$50 941-882-8149
DOLLS PORCLAIN COLLEC-
TABLE WITH TAGS BEAUTIFUL
$20 941-447-2134
DOLLS, PORCELAIN
$15/EACH or all 13 for $130.
941-475-3089

MOVING SALES
L ^ 6029


REFRIGERATOR W/MICRO
STAINLESS 20X46 $100, OBO
*SOLD**

HOUSEHOLD GOODS|



AIR PURIFIER FILTER HONEY-
WELL #22200 NEW IN BOX $25
941-882-8149
AIR PURIFIER HONEYWELL
#17000 @ Sears $130 up to 200
sf. NEW $50 941-882-8149
AIR PURIFIER HONEYWELL
Tower style exc cond. washable
filter. $20 941-882-8149
AIR PURIFIER IOINC Breeze
Quadra Small Tower Permanent
Filter NEW $35 941-882-8149
ALARM CLOCK Samsonite LCD
travel. BRAND NEW IN PACKAGE
$10 941-882-8149
BAR UTENSIL Set Kit stainless
steel all you need for entertaining
AS NEW $20 941-882-8149
BLANKET ELECTRIC Queen
dark blue, dual control, Leave
message, $20 9414234176
BLENDER KITCHEN AID parts
glass jar w/lid $15.
941-625-2873
BLINDS, WINDOW 1" aluminum,
5@ 36"x55", 1@ 73"x55", each
$5, OBO 941-585-1009
BREAD MACHINE west bend
bakers choice, plus excellent con-
dition $25 941-475-7265
BUFFET RANGE GE 1500W, 2
sealed burners NEW IN BOX $35
941-882-8149
CANDLE HOLDERS
"Oneida"green satin, glass lily on
silver base $35 941-276-1881


CANDLE&VOTIVE HOLDERS
2-doz. Most new $19
941-276-1881
CHINA LENOX 4 cups/4
saucers, E536, Symphony pat-
tern, perfect $42 941-445-5411


HOUSEHOLD GOODSI



CHINA SYRACUSE, CHEVY
Chase. Svc. for 8. Lv msg. $200
941423-4176
COFFEE MUG & Thermos stain-
less steel, NEW IN PACKAGE, $10
941-882-8149
COMFORTER HOLIDAY green
reversible,queen+matching
sheets, throw pillows & towels
$75, OBO 941-743-6688
COMFORTER QN & shams
newer green & pink floral from
bealls nice $25 941-637-3772
COMFORTER SET king, beauti-
ful aqua pattern w shams & bed-
skirt $49 941-485-3776
COMFORTER/SHAMS QUEEN
gold background, purple, green
floral $40, OBO 941681039
CONGOLEUM-6'SQUARE
$10. 941-475-3695
COOKIE JAR Jumbo black&white
catlike new $15 941-276-1881
CRYSTAL "BISCUIT Barrel" by
Block 24% hand blown NEW IN
BOX $15 941-882-8149
DINNERWARE LENOX 60pcs,
4 place setting, all perfect $375
941445-5411
DINNERWARE MARTHA Stew-
art,serv.8,mauve&green flower-
France $65 941-916-1890
DISHWASHER NON-ELECTRIC
Countertop, uses water pressure
to run $15 941-882-8149
DUTCH OVEN CORNING Visions
Cranberry BRAND NEW Gorgeous
$35 941-882-8149
ELECTRIC KNIFE Hamilton
Beach w/hanging holder unused
$8. 941-276-1881
FABRIC STEAMER Conair
#GS1O upright comm type NEW
$40 941-882-8149
FAUCET NEW in Box, for 3 Hole
Sink, All Fittings Included. $35
***SOLD***
FIREPLACE FREESTANDING,
blk metal, burns gel, logs incl.
$225 941-875-1112
FIREPLACE GAS LOGS GAS
LOGS NEVER USED ALL XTRAS
$150 941-473-0649
FIREPLACE, GAS, Harmon NG -
LPblack/glass front $499.
941475-3639
FLOOR & CARPET WAXER
cleaner polisher, Regina. $20.
941475-0148
FOLDING CHAIRS Great for the
holidays. $8, OBO 941-697-
4565
FREE MERCHANDISE ADS!!
To place a FREE
merchandise ad go to:
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and place your ad.
Click on Classifieds (LOCAL)
then click on
SELL SOMETHING
and follow the prompts.
At the end...you will NOT be
asked for your credit card at
all. FREE ads are for
merchandise UNDER $500.
and the ad must be placed
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in the ad. Your ad will appear
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GRAND FATHER Clock Beautiful,
must see. Cherry wood, exc. con-
dition. $400. 941-629-9945
HEATER HONEYWELL Tower
Style 32" high oscillating NEW
$45 941-882-8149
HUMIDIFIER ULTRA SONIC 2
gal/day 18 hrs misting NEW NO
BOX. $20. 941-882-8149

I BUY FURNITURE
Or anything of value!
941-485-4964

IGLOO HOT & Cold Cooler
w/plug for travel.15"x21" $15
941-697-8599
IRONING BOARD Adjustable
height;sunflower print cover;1
small tear $5 941-467-5954
JAR OPENER & more! As Seen
On TV "Grip Wrench" opens any-
thing NEW $15 941-882-8149
KITCHEN GADGETS frypans,
stockpot, chopper, etc $15.
941-276-1881
LIGHT QUOZIL PORCH Light
Brimstone Finish, brand new,
12"x26" $50 941429-8507
LIGHT TABLETOP.
Motion swimming fish.
$10. 941423-2585
LIGHTS QUOZIL BATHROOM
pair, solid brass fixtures w/frosted
glass globes $60 941429-8507
MASSAGING CUSHION, HOME-
DICS, SHIATSU, $45.00 OBO
CALL 941-475-4629
MOTION LIGHT swimming dol-
phins $10 941-423-2585




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OUTDOOR STORAGE,
Rubbermaid, 55L-28w-44h
$20 734-752-2647
PAINTING BY bill boswell older-
landscape $99, OBO 941-356-
0690
PHONE HANDSFREE HEADSET
& keypad belt clip 15'cord NEW
$10. 941-882-8149
PICTURE F-14B Tomcat with ani-
mated lights!! 16X20 $15 941-
423-2585
PICTURES TWO FLORA COURT-
YARDS GOLD FRAMES 2X3 $30
941-916-0850
PLATE FRAME, COLLECTOR
PLATE frame holds 4 plates
13x42 $45 941-637-0107
POTRACK-OVERHEAD w/lights
& hooks. $40.
941-475-3695
PRINT, $499 JIM HARRISON
PRINT framed & signed 39x23 a
SC artist 41/975 941-698-1039
PUNCH BOWL set glass
{new in box} serves 8 $10
941-629-8955
PYREX 4 QT. clear glass mixing
bowl. BRAND NEW. $3.00 941-
882-8149
QUILT SNOWFLAKE, New.
50x60 $30. 941-960-4771
QUILT, FULL size, cream back-
Sround, multi colored, w shams
45 941485-3776
QUILT, HAND STITCHED
46"x55". May be used for wall
decor. $40 941-474-3056
QUILT, KING, beige background,
multi colors, top quality $54 941-
485-3776
QUILT, PATCHWORK with pillow,
(new) $50. 941-960-4771
ROASTER GEO FORMAN coun-
tertop cooks everything 12 Ib
turkey NEW $35 941-882-8149
RUG, 4X6 Colorful, Arabian
made, fish design $35, OBO
941-497-3010
SALAD SPINNER PUSH TO SPIN
NO CRANK. BRAND NEW $10
941-882-8149
SERVING UTENSILS (4) Cooks
Essentialsl8/8 stainless NEW
$30 941-882-8149
SEWING MACHINE New Home
Serger w/attachments $75
941-766-7369
SEWING MACHINE, SINGER,
Exc. cond. $40.
Venice 941-493-7166
SILK FLOWERS, CHINA MIKASA
77 piece, like new condition $65
941-575-8944
SKILLET 13" Anodized alum &
teflon steamer lid w/handles NEW
$10 941-882-8149
STEAMER, ULTRA SHARK,
New pro steamer w/attachments
(MIB) $20 941-575-6154
TABLE TOP: 48" round glass
includes 3 tablecloths, $40 or
best offer. Call 518-495-0161.
TEA KETTLE new whistling 10
cup stainless steel $10 941-423-
2585
TELEPHONE CORDED caller
I.D. call recognition. BRAND NEW
$10 941-882-8149
TOASTER-OVEN TOASTATION
HAMELTON BEACH, NEW
INBOX $25. 941-697-8160
VACUUM DYSON DC07 Animal
with all attachments. $300 (941)-
468-4226
VACUUM IGIA hand held battery
operated BRAND NEW IN BOX $5
941-882-8149
VASES 4WHITE new/er $25
941-356-0690
VASES WHITE 2/1 style &
2/1style $25 941-356-0690
WALL FOUNTAIN Lg 3 Pc with
Dolphins $375 941-258-2237
WARMING TRAYS for Food,
Elec. (2) keeps food hot. Unused
$20 941-276-1881
WATER FILTER BRITTA COUN-
TERTOP NON ELECTRIC NEW
$10 941-882-8149
WINE CARAFE w/glasses,
monogrammed w/letter "P" $15
941-276-1881
WORKLIGHT 500 WATT Adjust
up to 6', 5 leg Tripod Stand. $25
941-255-0848

HOLIDAY ITEMS



ANGEL LAWN ORNAMENT well
lighted 43"H 35"W EXC COND
$15 941-882-8149
CAMEL STATUE 36"H leather
covered perf for nativity scene
EXC $100 941-882-8149
CHRISMAS TREE 6ft beautiful
pre strung multi lights $25
* *SOLD**

CHRISTMAS BULBS 7W 251
$5. 941-625-2873 I
CHRISTMAS DECOR for tree &
home. Lots of BRAND NEW
STUFF $75 941-882-8149


CHRISTMAS ITEMS 30-40
boxes of Christmas decor. $425
takes all. 941-4298103
CHRISTMAS LIGHTED basket
large, silver. New $25
941-276-1881
CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS Vin-
tage Hallmark,'73,'74,'75,'76 $5
941-276-1881
CHRISTMAS PLATES '82-'90
Norman Rockwell all w/boxes,
certif $135 941-627-3636


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CHRISTMAS SWEATERS ladies
Med Red/Blk Fancy/Beaded Like
New $15/ea. 941-493-1686
CHRISTMAS TREE, 7'Pre-Lit
Pine, 500 lights $30, OBO
941475-3695
CHRISTMAS TREE, 9' PRE-LIT
Christmas Tree 612 Lights, 2390
Tips $50 941-697-1680






CHRISTMAS TREES
BEAUTIFUL VERMONT TREES.
DELIVERY AVAILABLE.
CALL CHRIS 941-270-2391
CHRISTMAS VILLAGE 17
bldgs, 2.75"-6" +people etc light-
ed EXC $60 941-882-8149
CHRISTMAS VILLAGES 15 Dick-
en's Towne Series & acc. Exc
cond. $50 606-219-2272
COLONIAL CHRISTMAS Village
13 assorted homes w acces-
sories $200 941-416-0507
DEPT 56 Dickens Heritage
Christmas Village, 30 pc. Dis-
continued. $900 941-255-9012
DEPT56 DICKENS Village ret.
bldgs & accs, mint, orig boxes
$200 352-249-8057
DRESS BLACK SUEDE strapless
dress above the knee, sparkles
exquisite $75 OBO 941-698-1039
FITZ AND Floyd 7pc. set, "Sugar
Plum Christmas" pattern, like new
$55, OBO 941-661-2814
HOLIDAY EXPRESS G-Scale ani-
mated train car by Newbright
NEW $20 941-286-5601
MRS.CLAUS, 5" Mint condition,
moves on platform, must see
$250 941-445-5411
NATIVITY MINIATURE German
Made, 12 pcs, 3/4" to 2", Natur-
al Color $20 941-255-0848
REINDEER 1-48" 1-42" animat-
ed, moving lots of lights NEW IN
BOX $50 941-882-8149
SANTA, 6' Large and mint,
moves on platform...must see
$350 941-445-5411
SHOPPING BAG holiday
print.heavy canvas on wheels
3'HNew $10 941-276-1881
SWEATERS-SWEATSHIRTS
LADIES M-L 14 pcs X-MAS motiff
EXC COND $35 941-882-8149
TREE, 5 piece set of flocked
Christmas trees, assorted sizes
4-5' tall $300 set 941-416-0507
WREATHS (3) 17" Dia, Beautiful-
ly decorated, AS NEW $20
941-882-8149
WREATHS 2 Burgundy Hydrangia
for Door or Table. $30
941-255-0848

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A FURNITURE SHOPPE
Buying Quality Used Fumiture
941-473-1986
3 BEDS, queen size boxsprings
& mattreses, bureaus & night
stands, glass top dining table with
8 chairs & misc. lamps, tables,
etc. Medium Cherry & antique
white. 1 year old, like new. MUST
SELL EVERYTHING. $4000 obo.
Call 941-628-2099.
AERO BED AIR MATTRESS, new
queen, with pump $50
941475-7265
ARMOIRE BROYHILL Ivory, lou-
vered doors w/32" TV!! $350,
OBO 941-716-3259
ARMOIRE BROYHILL Tropical
Pecan Excellent Cond $375, OBO
941-916-2581
BAR 5 ft 3 in Black with 4 leather
bar stools Exc, Cond. $400, OBO
941423-3528
BAR STOOLS (4) DIx w/ arm
rests, backs, cushions, swivel.
Nice $160, OBO 941-426-2592
BAR STOOLS 26" Metal frame
Twd, Gold Fabric Seats $65ea Or
$240. for 4. 941-475-3089
BAR STOOLS 30" w/arms,
uphol. back and seat, both $100
sold sold
BAR STOOLS 4 black wrought
iron w/ black padded seats. New
Cond. $200 941-423-3528
BED Mattress/Box. New- will sell
$100. Local 941-629-5550 or 941-
456-5555.
BED 2 Twin sets attached to king
size headboard, white & brass
$400 248-766-9722
BED BRASS headboard
w/frame, Qn size $25
941-766-0857
BED FULL, matters,
box springs like new. $75
941426-3992
BED New TW store. $200 GE 27"
color TV $50. Pull out sofa $125
Qn. platform bed $65. 416-1408
BED ROLLAWAY Bed,
3" foam mattress needs cover
$45 941-625-2779
BED TWIN BUNK/LOFT desk
below, black&chromeincl. matt


$200 941-661-1845
BED, DOUBLE, WHITE Wrought-
Iron, Newer Mattress/Bxspring
$275 941-697-8598
BED, MURPHY QN.
Size NEW Custom Built,
White Raised Panel Doors.
Delivered & Installed. $1295
941-493-3954
BED, QUEEN lexington "coma
nights" excellent condition, com-
plete $499 941475-7265


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BED, TWIN, Mattress &
Boxspring. Good Condition! $50
941-766-0201
BED, QUEEN Mattress and Box.
Brand New will sell $175. Local
941-629-5550 or 941-456-5555.
Also have KING.
BEDROOM SET Qn size, chest,
dressing table & drawers, 2 end
tables, $950 941-697-9565
BENCH, STORAGE, decorative,
mahogany bench for foyer or
toys. $125 941-6974623
BISTRO SET rattan/glasstop. 3
swivel cushion bar stools. $400
941-698-9226
BISTRO SET table 3 highback
cushioned bar stools. Ebony &
burgundy. $499 941-698-9226
BOOK CASE 72x28x12 5
shelves antique white,like new
$50, OBO 941-697-3754
BOOK CASE. 1940's with 5
shelves & mineo on top.
$95. 941-9604771
BUNK BED Full size
w/desk/computer area tubular
steel, NEW $225 941-882-8149
CABINET ETHAN Allen maple
cabinet. 24"wide, 1 drawer, lou-
vered doors. $75 941-497-1240
CABINET GLASS shelf, (2) glass
door. 36" wide by 108" high.
$90ea. 941-613-1130
CABINET, WHITE, lighted, glass
shelves, stain-glass doors. $100
941-6974623
CABINET-CHINA Black w/gold
trim, Oriental Look, Exc. Cond.
$100. 941-423-3528
CARPET, RIBBED EDGE 8'X12
FT MULTI COLOR GREAT SHAPE
$125 941-447-2134
CARPET, RIBBED EDGE 8'X12
FT MULTI COLOR GREAT SHAPE
$125 941-447-2134
CHAIR 3 UPHOLSTERED
small rocker/swivels nice
$75 941447-2134
CHAIR ANTIQUE Wicker, White,
Nautical Print Cushions $65
941-485-2030
CHAIR, EXEC DESK CHAIR
Black leather very nice swivels adj
ht. $45, OBO 941-639-3256
CHEST PINE Stained 4 drawer
18.5W 14.5"D 32"H NICE COND
$20 941-882-8149
CHEST, CEDAR Lane "Bench"
Cedar Chest. New 500. $195,
OBO 941-474-6467
COFFEE TABLE & 2 ends &
sofa table with glass inserts, wht
wash $65, OBO 941-763-9289
COFFEE TABLE. Oak, smoked
glass top oak second half and full
bottom shelf $50 941-429-6599
COMPUTER DESK Assembled
Hutch Design Oak Veneer PC $30
* *SOLD**
CONSIGNMENT Boating Supplies
& Nautical Decor. Mariners Trading
Co. 1035 Elizabeth St. PG Behind
West Marine 941-639-1340
COUCH & Loveseat Leather Pet
& smoke free home.Good cond.
$300, OBO 941-628-5608
COUCH tan colored in excel-
lent condition. Super comfort-
able $485 941-625-7724
COUCH VICTORIAN style. Excel-
lent condition, must see. $250
941-268-0601
COUCH&LOVESEAT WHITE c-
84in L-62ingreat condition $350,
OBO 941-457-0770
COUCH, DAYBED, bamboo, set
of 2, excellent condition, $50
each. 941-697-3628
COUCH, FLORAL QUEEN
size hide-a-bed couch
$125 941-875-9081
COUCH, ITALIAN LEATHER,
cream color, good condition
$250, OBO 941-429-8507
COUNTER STOOLS 2-27"
rattan,backless, swivel, padded
$10 941-698-1039
COUNTER STOOLS 2-27"
rattan,backless, swivel, padded
$10 941-698-1039
DAYBED KING w/headboard,
comforter, ruffle, shams, pads,2
sheet sets. $200 941-662-0943
DAYBED White Wicker with Trun-
dle $125, OBO
941-639-3469
DESK 5 draw Maple color $45
sold sold
DESK CHAIR Solid oak with
caned back and casters.
Swivels. $30 941-629-8650
DESK ROLL TOP wood, whitish,
45x22x50 can deliver $125,
OBO 941-232-6655
DESK, 70S DESK bamboo/
rattan style w/ 2 drawers
gold/tan $99 941-356-0690
DINETTE 48" round wood w'24"
leaf, 4 chairs, excellent cond't.
$125 941426-3992
DINETTE SET Tan metal dinette
set, glass top, 4 chairs, rush
seats, $200 941-6974623
DINING ROOM 3pc Wall Unit
Lighted ea 30Wx76Hx18D Pecan
Nice $60 941-623-9777
DINING ROOM set Table 74" + 2
leafs 16"/ea, total 106Lx42W


Walnut color, like new. Serving
cart, 2 Captians chairs & 4
upright chairs covered, Hutch
67"Hx84"L, Glass doors & draws
on bottom. $975/all 941-697-
9565
DINING ROOM Table 54" Rd
glass w/wood pedestal base.
New. $350 OBO 941408-1744
DINING ROOM Table Seats 4
people, has 2 dropleafs,clean &
sturdy! $10 941-467-5954


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DINING ROOM, Rattan, Set
48"sq gls,4 rattan chairs w/cush-
ions $400, OBO 941-408-7804
DINING SET COL. STYLE TABLE
W/2 LEAVES 6 CHAIRS CHINA
CABINET $350 941-766-8727
DINING TABLE Brass Base,
Glass Top, seats 8, $100, OBO
941-639-3469
DINING TABLE, SOLID OAK
table/leaf good condition seats
up to 8 $150 941-429-6599
DISPLAY CASE, GLASS LIGHT-
ED 7 FT BEAUTIFUL WORTH 20X
MORE, $20. 941-625-1371
DRESSER BEAUTIFUL oak vani-
ty 9 dr. re-mirrors $300 941-
627-9164
DRESSER BEAUTIFUL oak
wardrobe 6 dr. $300 941-627-
9164
DRESSER OAK Very nice. 3
drawers $100 941-740-1161
DRESSER TALL, 5 drawers.
$35. 941-960-4771
DRESSER, MAHOGANY 5-draw-
er dresser by Huntley, gold pulls.
$125 941-697-4623
END TABLES 2 tables, wrought
iron base w/glass tops $135
,OBO 941-429-8507
ENT CTR/MEDIA Ctr Light
wood, perfect, fits 36 in tv $450
941-468-3252
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
42" light oak $40 941-743-3482
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
Unique, 68" Dia Circle, Smoked
Glass $199 941-485-2030
ENTERTAINMENT CTR Rattan,
42wx78hx20d, 4 shelf + cabinet.
Perfect $150. 941-585-1009
ENTERTAINMENT CTR, corner
unit, storage on sides & bottom,
good cond. $125. 941-244-0104
ETEGERE WHITE Rattan w/4
shelves 6'H,2'6"W,1'6"D $150,
OBO 941-244-2089
FILE CABINET 2 drawer.
$30. 941-960-4771
FILE CABINET 4 drawer all wood
Oak Adjustable legal/letter size
$50 941-429-6599
FRAME BUNK BED $100
941-875-9081
FURNITURE BOURBON barrel 8
piece living room set, leather very
cool $499, OBO 941-232-6655
HEADBOARD HALF MOON
very large ,heavy, solid wood
$20, OBO 941-276-9115
HEADBOARD QUEEN SIZE WITH
FOOT BOARD IN OAK $50
941-916-0850
LAMP SET SOFT MUAVE Round
With White floral V Beautiful w
Shades $10 941-460-8717
LAMPS 2 3way look a likes-from
sapranos show $250, OBO
941-356-0690
LANAI SET ROUND glass
top/tan 4 chairs, 2 swivel, nice
$80 941-456-5059
LANE CHIPPENDALE 1920 writ-
ing table desk, mohogany With
Inlay $325 941-460-8717
LOVE SEAT Muted Southwestern
pattern good condition $75 941-
429-6599
LOVESEAT W/ matching chair &
ottoman. (La-Z-Boy) $250, OBO
941-575-3765
MATT & BOX SPRING, Qn size,
good cond. Quick sale. $40.
Englewood ***SOLD***
MATTRESS & BOXSPRING
QUEEN, SIMMONS PILLOW TOP
XLNT, $195 941-258-0472
MATTRESS COVER QN vinyl full
zipper NEW IN PKG. LIFETIME
WARRANTY $25 941-882-8149
MATTRESS, Full size.
$250.
941-286-9550
MATTRESS, KING,
Good cond. $60.
941-916-0137
MATTRESS/BOXSPRING TWIN
Excellent condition, Serta $100
941-740-1161
NITE STANDS (2), $20 ea;
matching 7 drawer dresser
w/mirror, $50; 1 light oak coffee
table, $20; 1 light oak end table,
$15. 941-347-8296
PATIO SET-PVC 5 pieces, 48"
table & 4 chairs with cushions.
$100, OBO **SOLD 1st DAY!**
PATIO TABLE green round glass
top 54" w-lazy suzy $20 941-
356-0690
PATIO TABLE older used green
glass top round w/lazy suzy $20
941-356-0690
PATIO TABLE round leaf glass
top w-lazy suzy $20 941-356-
0690
RECLINER NICE LT. BROWN
CHAIR IN GOOD CONDITION $30
941-6244617
RECLINER, BARCALOUNGER,
light sage green $40, OBO 941-
475-3695
RECLINER, ELECTRIC tilt, very
good condition $200
978-3354513


ROCKER, LAZY BOY green
swivel rocker with heat & mas-
sage $75 941-475-7265
ROCKER, SWIVAL 3 TUFFLED
CHAIRS COMFORTABLE SMALL,
EA $75 941447-2134
ROCKER, SWIVAL 3 TUFFLED
CHAIRS COMFORTABLE SMALL,
EA $75 941447-2134
ROCKER/RECLINER LAZYBOY
PLUSH TWEED SEPERATES $195
941-447-2134


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ROCKER/RECLINER LAZYBOY
PLUSH TWEED SEPERATES $195
941-447-2134
SOFA & LOVESEAT
EXCELLENT Cond. $350
941-916-1993
SOFA & LOVESEAT neutral col-
ors with wicker, $275/obo.
Excellent cond. (941)-916-0137
SOFA 3 cushion with palm trees
78 x 36 $150, OBO
941-629-6429
SOFA 3 cushions + chair, $150
free sleeper with purchase
941-255-9943
SOFA 7FT. Floral pattern (pastel)
Good cond. $100, OBO
941-575-7186
SOFA BEDS, QN, (2), $60 &
$175; Swivel rocker,$25; Com-
puter desk, $20. Card table/
chairs, $15. 941-497-6794
SOFA ROSE/GREEN flower pat-
tern sleeper w/loveseat $100,
OBO 941-235-3307
SOFA W/ chaise 1 yr old tan-
gold pattern chaise sofa with
2 extra pillows. $400 941-
214-0686
SOFABED & Loveseat LZBoy,
Blue Floral, Good Condition $350
941-743-9302
SOFAS (2), Ivory Leather. 5 yrs
old. Good Condition! $250. ea.
or $400. for Both 941-697-8803
STORAGE CART w/casters
epoxy coated steel 4 drawer NEW
IN BOX $40 941-882-8149
TABLE END/OCCASIONAL
heavy, beveled glass(24x26) $49
941-276-1881


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TABLE FOLDING 6 FOOT, HEAVY
DUTY, $25 941-613-2737
TABLE KITCHEN White,black
trim, 47in sq 4 roll leather chrs,
mint $375, OBO 941-457-0770
TABLE LAMP terracotta w/black
pleated shade,21"H $19
941-276-1881
TABLE W/4 chairs White Rat-
tan 44" rndw/4 mtch white rat-
tan chairs $175, OBO 941-
244-2089
TABLE, GATE LEG antique. Mint
condition. $325. 941-960-4771
TABLE, Oak wood w/ 2 padded.
chairs. Brand new. $75.
941766-0201
TABLE, SMALL top 21" W 23"
High all wood good to set X mas
tree on $40, OBO 941-627-6780
TABLE,HALF ROUND
Mahogany, side table-very old.
$55 941-6974623
TABLES, END TABLES
White stone with glass tops
(2) $80, OBO 941-426-2592
TREASURE CHEST Key West
handmade darkwood ropehandles
48x24x33 $450 941-698-9226
TV SMALL hutch with drawer and
cabinet $7 941-763-9289
TV STAND, brown wicker w open
shelf, 3 Ig drawers, on castors,
exc cond, $75 978-335-4513
TV/STORAGE CART laminate
wood;wheels roll good;1 shelf $5
941467-5954
TWIN BED Wood head bd.metal
frame new mat/bx spring $125,
OBO 201-788-5815


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TWO BAR STOOLS White Wick-
er, Swivel Seats, with Backs. $40
***SOLD***
VANITY ANTIQUE Very pretty.
Three-way mirror. Maple color
$125 941-740-1161
WALL UNIT & dresser bedroom,
king, mint $400, OBO
941-457-0770
WALL UNIT 3 pc tv unit, cd
racks, shelves for components,
lighted $300 941-475-7265
WALL UNIT 4 pc filing cabinet,
desk, bookcase, computer desk
$375 941475-7265
WICKER LIVING ROOM SET
5 PC SUPERB CONDITION $499
***SOLD***

ELECTRONICS
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AUTO ELECTRONICS Vr3 wire-
less back-up camera system,fits
all vehicles $60 941-412-9641
BRIDGE CAPACITANCE Resis-
tance Eico 950 model $25
941-575-8602
CELL PHONE Neutralizer Patch-
es block radiation 3/pkg $20
941-740-1161
DVD/CD PLAYER Sony 5 disc
changer;exc.cond.941-624-4442
$75 941-624-4442
FAX MACHINE brother 5751
like new $25 941-639-0870
GAME & LAUNCHPAD, TIGER
WOODS, SIMULATOR PS2 NEW IN
BOX $50. 941-661-6185


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GAMEBOY COLOR: New in box
w/2games,clip on light $99
941-276-1881
GAMECUBE GAMES (3) incredi-
bles, spyro, ice-age2 $20 941-
356-0690
GPS EAGLE PRO HANDHELD
MARINE 12 V/OR BATTERY MAN-
UAL $40 sold.............
GPS GARMIN GPSMAP60cs with
maps New E/C $225 941-698-
9798
MEGATOUCH GAME counter-
top, needs new board or use for
parts $50 941-627-3636
NINTENDO SP's (2) Comes w/2
chargers,2 games 1 multi/1 solid
$75 941-740-1161
NINTENDO Wll SPORTS, origi-
nal pkg, like new, great Christmas
gift! $150 941-423-8740
PAGER MOTOROLLA 2 way by
SKYTEL AS NEW CONDITION
$10 941-882-8149
PS/2 WITH 2 wireless con-
trollers, 10 sport games. $120
941-627-1369
PS2 TIGER WOODS PGA GAME
& LAUNCHPAD SIMULATOR NEW
IN BOX $50 941-661-6185
RADAR/LASER DETECTOR
Rocky Mountain used 1 yr. $60
941-697-9485
SAFE, SENTRY safe 6720, 14x
16w x14, 521bs fireproof / water
orig 445. $245. 941-447-2134
SLOT MACHINE Slot machine
w/ tokens, like new, goes either
way $300 941-426-1686
TAPE RECORDER, Reel to Reel
TEAC, Model 1100, with tapes
$150, OBO 941-497-3010
TELEVISION, MAGNAVOX 32"
$60. 941-627-1589
TRANSCEIVER KENWOOD
7930 2 Meter w/ bracket $40
941-575-8602
VCR PANASONIC VCR Excellent
condition $25.00, OBO
941-698-9798
VCR SHARP Excellent Condition
$25, OBO 941-698-9798
VCR SPEAKER, ZENITH VRA-
412 $45. OBO 941-475-4629
VIDEO GAME, Wll Squeeballs
Party 2009 for the Nintendo Wii.
Like New! $29.99 941-266-6661
XBOX GAMES 15 misc. all $100
941-356-0690

STV/STEREO/RADIO



12"KICKER SPEAKER 1 used
for vehicle $100, OBO 941-356-
0690
AMP JVC AV Computer Cont
Amp With EQ & Acoustics Exp +
More! NICE! $35 941-460-8717
AUDIOSETS, OLD TIME RADIO
20 cassettes, 30 hrs, $15 or 9
sets $120. 941-475-3089
AV AMP, Technics, Mint W/
Remote 100 W Per Channel $35
941460-8717
CD CHANGER magnavox 5
disc carousel home unit $25
941-961-5405
CD'S 300+ Rock-n-Roll Classics
etc & 25+ movie soundtracks
EXC COND $300 941-882-8149
DVD & VHS videos $1 & $2.
Selling collection. Some never
opened. 941-475-3089
DVD CD PLAYER APEX RM 1225
with Remote! Silver color. Works
Excellent! $25* **SOLD***
DVD VIDEOS SELLING COLLEC-
TION Trilogy, collector's sets,
$20 and $25. 941-475-3089
DVDS USED choices each $5
941-356-0690

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941-627-1369
HOME THEATRE SYSTEM,
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& sub $50, OBO 941-456-0902


KICKER SPEAKER, 12" used
$75, OBO 941-356-0690
LOUDSPEAKERS, PIONEER, V
NICE 150W 3 Way Spkrs W/ 15
Inch Woofers $65 941-460-8717
RECEIVER, SONY AM/FM
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SPEAKERS, KENWOOD MONI-
TOR series 4 12" woofers
horn tweeters in ea rated 500
watts $100 941-429-6599


TV/STEREO/RADIO




SPEAKERS, PAIR Sony 3 way.
$50. (941)-743-7747
STEREO JVC MX-KC58 400
watts plays CD CD-R/RW MP3
EXC $100 941-882-8149
STEREO SANYO Mini-Shelf Sys-
tem 4 speakers, remote, $15
941-743-3482
SURROUND AMP, Kenwood,
100 W Per Channel. Ex Cond.
$35 ***SOLD***
TELEVISION SHARP 25" WORKS
GREAT $50 941-488-3966
TV 50" Hitachi Projection, 4 yrs
old, $400; 1-35" GE, $100;
2 27" Apex, $50 ea; 1-25" RCA,
$40. 941-629-6636
TV 14" Great for Kids Video
Games, Remote Included. $25
941-255-0848
TV 27 inch RCA Great Picture |
$60, OBO 941429-8271 I
TV 27" CONSOLE WALNUT
COLOR. $65 941-697-9565
TV 32 in CRT, front video/game
ports, remote, perfect cond.
$75, OBO 941-585-1009
TV 32 INCH JVC Surround Sound
TV with Ex Spkr Outs NICE $65
941-460-8717
TV 32" Toshiba. Good condition
$10. 941-766-0392
TV 50" TOSHIBA TV
Excellent Cond. Lake Suzy
$500 941-627-9227
TV 56"TOSHIBA with stand New
picture tube New condition.
$450 941-423-3528
TV 57" HITACHI, Good condi-
tion. $300 941-875-4109
TV SAMSUNG 27" excellent pic-
ture, w. remote, converterbox
$120 941-743-3482
TV SONY 21" Works excellent
$50. 941-740-1161
TV SONY 42" floor model, works
perfect, good picture, $225 Call
to see. 941-979-8130
TV STAND 32.5"W 20"D 29.5"H
w/shelves VERY NICE COND $20
941-882-8149
TV TOSHIBA 14" Flat Screen TV,
hardly used, like new, NPort $45
941-223-2869
TV TOSHIBA 61 inch big screen
$375, OBO
941-766-0548
TV'S- 2-13" $25 EACH; I
1-37" $75. 941-475-3695
TV, 13", COLOR, WITH REMOTE.
LIKE NEW CONDITION. $30
941-627-9736
TV, 53" HITACHI, Rear projection.
$250, OBO 941-575-3765
TV, CURTIS-MATHIS, 26" PER-
FECT CONDITION, WITH REMOTE.
$75 941-627-9736
TV, PANASONIC 25 Stereo TV
With Remote VERY Clean With A
Great Picture $25 941-460-8717
TV, PHILLIPS, 20" WITH
REMOTE. COLOR & COND. IS
LIKE NEW. $40 941-627-9736
TV, SONY SURROUND TRINITRON
WIDESCREEN PIP + More 32 Intl
Version $65 9414608717
TV, SONY WEGA FLATSCREEN
TV Trinitron 24 Surround Sound Hi
Def Inputs $75 941460-8717
TV. TOSHIBA 20 TV 2006 LIKE
NEW SUPER CLEAN AND WORKS
EXCELLENT! $25 941-460-8717
TVs (2) APEX 20"w/Hi Def box,
$35 each; ALSO 1- 13" TV. $15
and VHF $12. 941-698-2972
TVS, COLOR 20" Panasonic, 20"
Orion, both working, need digital
box, $20 each 978-3354513
VCR PANASONIC, with remote I
$5 941-625-2873 I
VHS, OUR GANG video set $10
CharlieChan, ShirleyTemple, Lau-
rel Hardy, $1. ea 941-475-3089
VIDEO 7VHS video box Red Skel-
ton $10 6 vhs video the Godfa-
ther $20. 941-475-3089
VIDEO, 7VHS VIDEO BOX set
$10ea hitchcock, civil war, tv's cops
& private eyes 941475-3089
VIDEO, A&E VHS VIDEO poirot
$20. civil war journal l&ll $25ea
941-475-3089
WORLD RECEIVER grundig yb
400 pe radio 40 station memo-
ries $50 941475-7265
XM SAT RADIO HOME ADAPTER
KIT NEW SKYFI ANTENNA $25
941-473-7480

I COMPUTER
I EQUIPMENT



CDRWR, 40X NIB Buslink Burner
For Windows XP 2000 etc Nero
Burning ROM $25 941-460-8717
COMPUTER DESK has 1 draw
and cd holder light brown on
wheels $40, OBO 941-697-3754
COMPUTER HP PAVILLION 2.8
GIG XP Intel Cel W DDR Ether. Tower
Only Less HD $25 941460-8717
COMPUTER XP-HOME 42gb hd
1000m cdrwr, 17flat monitor,
$150 941-255-9076


DAVE IN-HOUSE-OFFICE com-
puter repair, set-up Serving Char-
lotte Co. 10+ yrs 941-629-6337
DESK, CORNER COMPUTER
Desk purple & grey $20, OBO
941-456-0902
DESKTOP COMPUTER Compaq
1.8GHz, Windows XP, KB/mouse
$100 941-883-1576
HAND HELD DELL AXIM Pocket
2 batteries. 2 new programs EXC
COND $125 941-286-5601


HARD DRIVE External Sony
GigaVault,40GB, NEW IN BOX
$20 941-882-8149
KEYBOARD&MOUSE HP newI
in box $12 941-697-3160
LAPTOP CARRYING case cool-
ing fan & speakers & shoulder
strap $45, OBO 941-763-9289
MONITOR, 19" LCD flat panel
computer monitor 9am-7pm $50
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Speed Boost Wireless-G NEW IN
BOX $25 941-882-8149
PRINTER CANON PIXMA iP1800
PHOTO PRINTER NEW $35 941-
627-6780
PRINTER CARTRIDGE HP Print-
er Cartridge Color # 75 New in
Box $15 941-698-9798
PRINTER, BROTHER MFC-
465CN INKJET MULTI PRINTER
$135.00 OBO 941-475-4629
PRINTER, HP DESKJET 710C
PRINTER COMPLETE $40.00
OBO CALL 941-475-4629
PRINTER/SCANNER HP Photo-
smart Printer/Scanner/Copier
$15, OBO 941-639-3469
RUSSIAN LEARN to Speak for
Windows & Mac w/ microphone
used IX $20 941-882-8149
USB ADAPTER Belkin wireless
for wireless modems with install
CD $20, OBO 941-467-5954
USB HUB 4-port Belkin Mac or
Windows NEW IN PACKAGE $20
941-882-8149
VIDEO CREATOR Make your
own movies CD ROM NEW IN BOX
$15. 941-882-8149

CLOTHING / JEWELRYu
ACCESSORIES



ADIDAS MENS 12M AWESOME
looking Hi- Top BRAND NEWSHOP
IN BOX $40 941-882-8149
BEADED VESTS (4) 1 Gold,
Silver, Pearl, & Black. Beautiful,
never worn. Bought in SF for
$175 ea. Will sacrifice for
$75 ea. 941-255-0524
BOOTS HARLEY DAVIDSON,
size Mens 8 1/2 M !NEW WITH
HARLEY BOX. Double zipper
front. $75 941-624-4035
BRACELET, TIFFANY STER-
LING heart charm bracelet $125
941-769-8561
BRACELET, TIFFANY STER-
LING mesh bracelet $150.
941-769-8561
CAMMO SHIRT Genuine Army
Battle Dress Shirt w/patches
NEW $15 941-882-8149
CAPRI'S JAMIE SADOCK
Orange stretch capri's/floral silk
top size 6 $25 941-698-1039
CAPRI'S TROPICAL TWIN Set
Yellow tank & jacket size S $25
941-698-1039
CAPRI'S WHITE TWINSET Red
tanktop & sweater size 6 $25
941-698-1039
CHAPS, LEATHER/CHAPS
NEW lined Ladies FIT S-S-M, $100
941-698-1039
CHAPS, LEATHER/CHAPS
NEW lined Ladies FIT S-S-M, $100
941-698-1039
CLOSET ON wheels portable zip
up front w/side organizers (xl)
$25, OBO 941-356-0690
CLOTHES JUNIORS sz 3/5
misc. each $1 941-356-0690
CLOTHES, JUNIORS new &
newer misc. each $3.33 941-
356-0690
COAT, LEATHER Women's small;
dark red, long coat, smart look-
ing $15, OBO 941-497-3010
COMPLETE OUTFITS tanks,
jackets, skorts, capris, skirts
size 6, $25 941-698-1039
COWBOY BOOTS MEN PD OVER
$100 BLACK SIZE 10 1/2 SUPER
NICE $50 941-268-9029
DANCE SHOES sexy,strappy,sil-
ver glitter. 61/2 like new $75
941-276-1881
DIAMOND RING Beautiful
1/4Ca. w/ diamond cluster on
band. 5/8 total ca weight. $450
941-769-1166
DIAMOND RING Round, .82ct.
Exquisite. Worth $5,000 asking
$2400 OBO. 941-276-7818
DRESS BLACK VELVET size 6
Very pretty above knee $40
941-740-1161
DRESS EVAN-PICONE Heels
Black Suede size 8 goes with
dress $15. 941-698-1039


DRESS LILLY PULITZER Dress
Size 6-8, Blue with Plam Print,
Lined $25 941-698-1039
DRESS SLACKS Size 8 & 10.
Assorted colors. Never worn.
$15. ea. 941-255-0524


CLOTHING / JEWELRY
L ACCESSORIES



DRESS, BL SUEDE, Evening
Strapless, Equisite, BL/sparkles
fits 4-8 $75 941-698-1039
EARRINGS LIST for 656.00 call
$150 941-627-6780
GIRLS CLOTHES namebrand,
junior sizes,EXC! Must go! $1
941-889-7550
HAT, Green with mosquito netting
all around it. $10.
941-423-2585.
JACKET LEATHER (SNAKE-
SKIN) Jacket Size s-m, Custom
made $50 941-698-1039
JACKET LEATHER Mens, size
40, brand new, purchased from
Leather Up. $100 941-613-1631
JACKET New Harley Davidson
leather, Mens Size Medium
$150. 941-475-9282
JACKET, EMMA JAMES Cotton
stretch double/breasted/Navy
Blue size M $20 941-698-1039
JACKET, LEATHER BIKE JACK-
ET BLACK NEW M-L LADIES CUS-
TOM MADE $100 941-698-1039
JACKET: BIKE JACKET & CHAPS
SET NEW ladies s-L beautiful
$190. 941-698-1039
JEANS BILL BLASS Jeans White
Denim New size 6 $12 941-698-
1039
JEANS LEATHER Ladies sz 10 &
leather top halter Med. Black Exc
$50 941-882-8149
JEANS LIZ CLAIBORNE Jeans
Black, Classic FIT Size 6 like new
$12 941-698-1039
JEANS, GIRLS JEANS 25prs,
namebrand, size 12 thru juniors,
EXC! $1 941-889-7550
JEANS, LIZ CLAIBORNE Jeans
Stonewashed Classic Fit Size 6
like new $12 941-698-1039
JEWELRY ARMOIRE Oak Beauti-
ful brand new from the box oak
color. $75 941-258-8153
JEWERLY CLEANER PROFES-
SIONAL ULTRASONIC. NEW IN BOX.
RETAIL $80. $40 941-661-6185
JOGGING SUITS Men M Champi-
on mesh linedzip ankle BRAND
NEW $35 941-882-8149
JUNIORS CLOTHES sz 3-5
25 misc. pcs new/er all for $25
941-356-0690
KHAKIS BILL BLASS Khakis
Size 6, Taupe like new $12
941-698-1039
KHAKIS BILL BLASS Khakis
Size 6, Taupe like new $12
941-698-1039
NECKLACE FOR XMAS BEAUTI-
FUL 2 CARAT DIAMOND HEART
PRICE FIRM $499 941-268-9029
NECKLACES TIFFANY STER-
LING 3 to choose from originally
$300. $125 941-769-8561
PANTS BLACK VELOR Pant set
Botton down jacket zippered
slacks size 6 $15 941-698-1039
PANTS MENS 36 X 29 & 36 X
30 NEW Khaki & Dress 21 pr.
Black $150 941-882-8149
PARTY DRESS Red Seqnd Oleg
Cassini, szl2, knee length, GOR-
GEOUS!! $150 941-627-3636
REEBOK MENS 12M DMX MAX
Black Leather Lace Up BRAND
NEW $25 941-882-8149
RING, MAN'S Onyx and gold
ring. $250 941460-8847
RING. 14K GOLD ring liberty
dollar coin, $325 941-625-3324
RING: 1/2 CARAT princess cut
diamond ring white gold $499
941-796-8561
RINGS: VINTAGE WEDDING set
ladies 1 carat 14k Ictw $395
941-769-8561
SHAWL HANDWOVEN SHAWL
Black/Silver Long, Beautiful $15
941-698-1039
SHIRTS MENS L (36 pcs) short
sleeve, collar NEW & ASOLUTELY
AS NEW $50 941-882-8149
SHOES DANCE
Professional,black leather/mesh.
Like new $75 941-276-1881
SHOES DRESSY bongo sz8
brown slip ons no heel. newer
$10 941-356-0690
SHOES ECCO CITY WALKERS Sz
12M, now $180 @ Dillards.
BRAND NEW $90. 941-882-8149
SHORT SET WILL SMITH Linen
Peach, hooded top, zipper shorts
size M $12 941-698-1039
SKIRT FLORAL & Matching twin
set size 6 $25 941-698-1039
SKIRT, COAT/SPA, FLORAL
MATCHING/SWEATERSET/GREE
NS $25. 941-698-1039
SKORT ELIZABETH OF NY Twin-
set Black whitedots, tulips, white
skort Size S $25 941-698-1039
SLACKS BROWN LEATHER
Slacks Lined, goes great with
Jacket $50 941-698-1039
SLACKS LIZ CLAIBORNE Dress
Villager Gray, Cotton & Spandex
Size 6 $12 941-698-1039
SNEAKERS U.S.POLO newer
sz7 brown sport $10 941-356-
0690
SUNDRESS DEWEESE DESIGN


Cotton SunDress,tropical print
Size M $20 941-698-1039
SWEATERS ASSORTED tops
etc size S-M $10 941-698-1039
TANK & SWEATER SET LIZ CLAI-
BORNE (VILLAGER) White Embroi-
dery sz S $10 941-698-1039
WANTED COWBOY boots Mens,
size 9 9.5, reasonable, for Viet-
nam Vet. Call 941-286-6318
WOMEN CLOTHING Dresses,
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I ANTIQUES
COLLECTIBLES
6070


INDIAN PLATE 1993 hamilton
collection. coa and box. $25
941-235-2330
POPE JOHN PAUL II Tribute Spe-
cial Time Mag. EXC. COND $20
941-882-8149
KODAK BROWNIE Holiday Flash
Vintage 127 mm w strap SUPER
CLEAN! $20 941460-8717
LIGHTHOUSE 12" tall ceramic,
attached caretake home lighted
EXC $20 941-882-8149
MODERN REPLICA metal bank
Dog throws penny into barrel $20
941423-2585
OLD ELEC. clock Ingraham man-
tle w/ strike. Good cond. $35
941423-2585
GAS CAN G.I. all metal 1945,
good condition. $25 941-743-
5456
SLOT MACHINE, Japanese w/
instructions, tokens, fully refur-
bished $295 941-627-3636
RED WINGS flag (older) signed
from players $499, OBO 941-
356-0690
PLANE 'WINGS of Texaco" 2001
collectors ed. 1929 Buhl CA-6
Sesquiplane $40. 941-882-8149
BELL OLD SCHOOL 15.75" Dia
10"H cast iron 24"H overall
antique $300 941-882-8149
CLOCK $40 Handmade, shape
of Fl, U of F, (Gator),11" by 17"
great gift! 941-321-4385
SKIS, THOMPSON ORIGINAL
OAK Gold Crown skis $60
941456-5059
LIONEL HOLIDAY Music Bay
Window Caboose BRAND NEW IN
BOX $95 941-286-5601
COLLECTION of Mid-Century
Petrified China, Coffee & Tea
Pots. 941485-1189
JIM BEAM bottles (2) Made for
Elks Club $10 941-625-2779
COINS 69,75,76 US MINT SETS
PRICE IS $8& UP 941-268-9029
GRAVEL RAIL CAR LGB G-Scale
Made in Germany. NEW IN BOX
$50 941-286-5601
FRAMED PICTURE 9X12 of twin
towers and statue of liberty $35
941423-2585
COOKIE JAR Scoobie Doo hold-
ing stack of hamburgers. Ceram-
ic. $15 941423-2585
IKE WEATON Decanter NIB Full
Size Commemorative Bottle Multi
Color $15 941460-8717
LBJ WEATON Decanter NIB Full
Size Commemorative Bottle Multi
Color $15 941460-8717
INDIAN PLATE Franklin Mint
"Breath of Friendship" Paul Calle
New $5 941-882-8149
SOFA VICTORIAN Duncan Phife
new material $475
941-625-3324
ALWAYS BUYING
ANTIQUES, ART, SILVER
NEW ENGLAND ANTIQUES
(941) 639 -9338
WWII NAVY OFFICERS DRESS
SWORD, $250. 941-485-1866
INDIAN PLATE collection 6
plates, hamilton collection coa
and boxes. $100 941-235-2330
INDIAN PLATE watchful eyes.
bradford exchange 1998. coa
and box $20 941-235-2330
INDIAN CHIEF wall hanging. with
fur and horns. 24" tall. $35
941-235-2330
TIME MAG PRINCESS DIANA Ltd.
Ed. Collectors #109235 w/cert
$15 941-882-8149
STAMPS WILDLIFE America
Mint Set #827 EXC stamps &
magazine $25 941-882-8149
COO COO CLOCK BLACK FOR-
EST, Swiss Chalet Style TOP
QUALITY Mfg $75.941460-8717
CHRISTMAS CABOOSE LGB G-
Scale made in Germany BRAND
NEW $85 941-286-5601
CHINA SET crown victoria,
lovelace, 50 piece 4-8persons
$60, OBO 941-763-9289


CASH PAID**ANY old military
items, swords, medals, uniforms,
old guns. Dom (941)416-3280






COINS COINS COINS
BUY SELL 0 TRADE
2820 WORTH AVE, ENGLWD
941-875-7726
HUMMEL TYPE Figurine
"BOOTS" marked AH13 6" high
PERFECT $15 941-882-8149
AMES CIVIL WAR Navy Cutlass,
1864. $350. 941485-1866
WYLAND KEYWEST sirens of
the sea limited ed. appraised
$950. $475. 941-698-9226
VICTOR VICTROLA Pat:1904
Ser#W-X-245361J-PLAYS GREAT
$360, OBO 9414734199


SHAKESPEARE REEL Criterion
fishing reel on vintage rod. Very
clean! $25 941-460-8717
COOKIE JAR PINK DEPRESSION
Glass Planters 10 X 12 Round
MINT! $50 941460-8717
LASAGNA SERVING DISH
PRINCESS HOUSE POINSETTIA
CRYSTAL NIB! THE BEST! $50
COOKIE JAR-NAPKIN holder,
1995 ceramic Betty Boop char-
acter $20 941-423-2585


I ANTIQUES
COLLECTIBLES
6070


NAUTICAL QUARTERLY issue
lthru50 vg cond $100, OBO
941-473-2424
CURRENCY 1928 $50 BILL
SELL $100. 941-268-9029
COINS US SILVER PREMIER
PROOF SET DEEP CAMEO $35
941-268-9029
SANTA'S MAILBOX G-Scale ani-
mated rail car by Newbright NEW
$20 941-286-5601
BXW FRAMED picture 1955
Brooklyn Dodgers team. $20
941-423-2585
MODERN REPLICA metal bank
Dog throws penny into barrel $20
941-423-2585
COCA COLA Serving Platter
Christmas Santa Claus 13in oval
platter NIB $20 941-460-8717
COCA COLA Pedal Plane With
SRITE BOY Silver Ed. Diecast 1:3
Scale $75 941-460-8717
GOLD FRAMED CLARA LENSKI
WATERCOLOR (flowers/vase)
$325.00 941-698-1039
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Host-
ed by Maddy's Antiques & Black
Ridge Antiques Dec 12th, 4 to 7
Downtown Arcadia. Refreshments
COMIC BOOKS 90 from 70's
& 80's excellent cond. $150
941-961-5405
RADIO 1950S table GRUNDIG
AM-Fm-LW tube radio.Good cond.
$100 941-423-2585
1969 PONTAIC GTO Judge
diecast 1:24 Danburymint in box
$80. 941-412-6619
BEANIE BEARS(27) collectibles,
indiv. cases, hard to find $100
941-743-5142
PHOTO SHAQUILLE O'NEIL
Large, framed,signed 26 of 200.
Must see! $325 941-743-5142
LOG MILL rail car G-Scale
BRAND NEW IN BOX byNewbright
$20 941-286-5601
FRAMED PICTURE 9X12 of twin
towers and statue of liberty $35
941-423-2585
LANE CHIPPENDALE 1920
WRITING TABLE DESK Mohogany
with inlay $325 941-460-8717
CLOCK, SEARS CRAFTSMAN
Shop NIB 1970's Slvr Saw Blade
Wall Clock $25 941-460-8717
ABE WEATON Decanter NIB Full
Size Commemorative Bottle Multi
Color $15 941-460-8717
LIGHTHOUSE LEGENDS, solid
bronze, by artist Larry Stoerts
$400, OBO 941-661-2814
DIE CAST cars & trucks 1/18
scale, new in box. 50's 60's etc
$20 941-876-4143
WATCH NEW QUARTZ, Obama
on dial with rhinestones around
edge $20 941-423-2585
ANTIQUE ICE cream table 4
chairs oak $275 941-625-3324
THIMBLES 45 pcs, made of Cloi-
sonne, Metal, and Wood,Great
Gift $100 941-255-0848
BELLS 22 Pcs, Ceramic,
Porcelian,and Handmade.Great
Gift $25 941-255-0848
PREVIOUS MOMENTS Collec-
tion sume with boxs come take a
look $20, OBO 941-627-6780

MUSICAL
6090


AMP, FENDER AMP. (NEW)
small, carry, 45 watt strong,
quality $100 786-306-6335
AMP, FENDER, NEW small, 60
watts, sounds great $125
941-629-2815
AMP, PEAVY AMP (AUDITION)
small, carry amp. 45 watt, strong
$125 786-306-6335
BEGINNING PIANO LESSONS,
For Adults, 16-99, Englwd. 40
min./$20 Have Fun! 9414686899
CLARINET Bb Buffet Model
B12, case & access. Like new
cond. $300. (941)-7434288
EPIPHONE EJ 300 Jumbo guitar.
Sunburst Hummingbird w/case.
Xmas Gift! $350. 941-232-8044
GRAND PIANO K.Kawai 6'9"
ebony, excellent condition,
$13,000 941-624-2924
GUITAR (EPHIPHONE) SUN-
BURST, ACCOUSTIC, PLAYS
GOOD $200 941-629-2815
ORGAN LESLIE dbl keybd,
bench books etc Good condition.
$175, OBO 941-698-5779
ORGAN MAJESTY, Lowrey w/
bench, Great cond. $6,000, OBO
941-255-5673 or 941-306-3507
ORGAN WURLITZER Model
4300, Full size, needs repair $25
941-4744314
ORGAN. BALDWIN RX-420
Console orchestrations & draw
bars $350. 863-231-2075
PIANO BALDWIN UPRIGHT
PIANO WITH BENCH. OLD $250
941-661-6640
TENOR SAX Vito Tenor Sax
Excellent condition W/ hard shell
case $450, OBO 941-780-4759


MEDICAL
6095


ACORN TROLLEY Indoor or
outdoor. Great condition $1,200
941-484-4297 After 6 P.M.
BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR,
NEW, ONE SOURCE AUTO NEW
COST $70, $30 941-268-9029







Clasifid Pge 8Wedesdy, ec. 209 ww~unnespaersIne


MEDICAL
6095


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hardly used. Will take $500 941-
697-0397
PILL DISPENSER Medport 7 day
electronic w/alarms & voice NEW
$25 941-882-8149
POWER CHAIR, battery operat-
ed, used 4 months, Asking
$350. 941-639-4142
POWER WHEELCHAIR, FREE,
GREAT condition-for someone w/
a physical need. 941-544-3661
STACKING DONOR for swollen
legs $15. Pd. $45
941-613-1130
WALKER WITH front wheels
$20 941-629-8955
WALKING BRACE, AIRCAST
PNEUMATIC sz med boot, used
lx $75 941-627-3636

HEALTH / BEAUTY



CYCLONE DIET As Seen on TV
lose 10 Ibs in 48 hrs w/mixer
NEW $10 941-882-8149
HAIRDRYER SAMSONITE NEW
compact/folding for travel dual
volts $10 941-882-8149
HEAT BACK MASSAGER LED
Display, Use in Home and Car,
Great Gift. $35 941-255-0848
MASSAGER CORDLESS rechar-
gable long handle, heat NEW IN
BOX $10. 941-882-8149
MASSAGER GE Dry percussion
w/heat for feet & more AS NEW
COND $15. 941-882-8149
MASSAGING CUSHION Home-
dics deepmassaging cushion.
New $50. 941-426-1069
SAUNA BELT by Velform
removes toxins similar to body
wrap NEW $10 941-882-8149
SCOOTER MOBILITY Brand
new. 4wheel, custom built. Heavy
duty. Complete w/all extras.
Retail $2,999. Christmas special
for $1499. 941-875-0805
TANNING BED, info
sandy604655@yahoo.com
$175 941416-2158

| TREES & PLANTS




BAMBOO for Sale in Pots $30
941-255-9152

DESERT ROSE In Bloom $15
941-255-9152

FICUS PLANT In nice pot $5
941-255-9152

HEN & Chicks In a nice pot
$15, OBO 941-255-9152
FREEZE CLOTHS,
PALM TREES, ALL VARIETIES.
VIBURNUM, GREAT FOR
HEDGES! 941-232-6835
SPIDER PLANT large, potted
$10. 941-276-1881

BABY ITEMS
6120


CHANGING TABLE Maple wood
with 3 drawers and 2 shelves.
$60 305-393-6944
PLAY PEN Pack-N-Play
Mesh.Stores in Pad. Good Cond.
$15 941-697-8599
STROLLER GRACO
ORIG $159.00 easy to push
$40 941-625-2779
STUFFED ANIMALS 22 assort-
ed. rabbits, bears, monkey etc.
$30. 941-235-2330

GOLF ACCESSORIES



CLUBS AND BAG 13 Clubs
Palmer Bag and shoes LIKE NEW
$150 941-697-8771
CLUBS MENS RH,full setblade
style irons, wood woods & bag
$25 941-882-8149
DRIVER CALLOWAY driver,
7 degree, in very good cond.
$30 941-6244617


GOLF BALLS 12+used misc
name brands all $20
941-356-0690
GOLF BALLS, 2 DOZEN GOLF
balls misc. name brands from
#sl-5 $15 941-356-0690
GOLF CART Amazing 2007 E-Z-
GO, great cond. w/s, hs chip.,
$2195. + tax. 941-625-7969
GOLF CARTS 2 Push Folding
with Wide Wheels,Card and Ball
Holder $40 941-255-0848


GOLF ACCESSORIES



GOLF CLUB BAG Black, 4 zip-
pered pockets, EC $3
941-204-0261
GOLF CLUBS Callaway style
Means 5-SW Graphite reg shafts
V.G.C. $50 941-423-5701
GOLF CLUBS Full Set of Custom
Golf Clubs $400 941-875-0860
GOLF CLUBS Lady's rt. hand
w/14 clubs. & Kingsway CC bag
Like new. $225. 941-629-4973
GOLF CLUBS Power Tour clubs,
full set with budweiser bag. $60
941-624-4617
GOLF CLUBS/BAG GOLDEN
BEAR, full set with signature bag.
vgc $225 941-445-5411
GOLF SWING Emulator Help
improve your golf game!
$400. OBO 941-564-6326
IRONS GOOD condition
Calloway x22 uni $275
941-475-7150

EXERCISE/
FITNESS
wavaZ6128

AB LOUNGER, like new $30
941-493-8246
AB SWING not the AB SLIDE sit-
on apparatus to work abdominals
EXC $10 941-882-8149
BENCH GYM HOIST OLYMPIC
Quality Incline Decline Leg As
New $175 941-223-7673
BODY FAT MONITOR by Emjoi
#AP-30 NEW IN CASE takes 9V
batt. $25. 941-882-8149
BOWFLEX "SCHWINN" Model
TOTAL GYM GOOD CONDITION
$100 941-286-5601
BOWFLEX ULTIMATE complete
home gym w/documents EXC
COND $499 941-286-5601
BOWFLEX XTL, All attachments
included + leg machine & rower.
$250. sold
CROSS TRAINER ELLIPTICAL
PRO-FORM 900 cardio, like new
$350 941-429-8507
CROSS TRAINER ELLIPTICAL
PRO-FORM 900 cardio, like new
$350 941-429-8507
CROSS TRAINER ELLIPTICAL
PRO-FORM 900 cardio, like new
$350 941-429-8507
CURL BAR, OLYMPIC EZ
Chrome Knurled Grip As New $25
941-223-7673
ELLIPTICAL GOLD'S Gym
Crosstrainer, excellent condition.
$275, OBO 941-698-8829
ELLIPTICAL/STEPPER Conver-
sion 11 Excellent condition!
$100 941-276-1902
EXERCISE GLIDER, FOLDS
for storage.gd.cond. $25, OBO
941-766-0857
GYM SET Weider 1200 cable
system, like new $150
941-629-2957
INVERSION TABLE by Motion
Fitness GOOD CONDITION $50
941-286-5601
PILATES GAIAM Body Ring NEW
all info + 2 stretch bands $10
941-882-8149
RECUMBENT BIKE like new, top
of the line, call to see $200
941-979-8130
ROLLERBLADES- MENS
adjustable sz 13-16 used twice
(new 140) $50 941456-5059
ROWING MACHINE $20, OBO
941-456-0902 I
TOTAL GYM Ultra Chuck Norris
TGU. Exc. Cond! Don't wait-get in
shape! $299 941-266-6661
TREADMILL PROFORM 500i
2.5hp foldup, hardly used $350
941-223-2869
TREADMILL PROFORM CROSS-
WALK 400E, LIKE NEW, $200
**SOLD 1ST DAY!**
WEIGHT SET, 310# OLYMPIC
Safety Slots As New w/7' Chrome
Bar $150 941-223-7673
WEIGHT TREE, YORK Solid
Steel as NEW Deluxe Model $35
941-223-7673

SSPORTING GOODS



12' SURF ROD Bigwater Graphite
Spinmaster NEW $15.
941-223-7673
BICYCLE TANDEM 6-speed
Huffy. Like New. $125
941-474-0510
BOAT WINCH 2000# no strap |
$5. (941)-625-2873 I
BOWLING BAG & BALL
Brunswick bag and Wrecking ball
$18 941-889-7592
CAMPING GEAR Coleman Bag,
Twin Sleeping Bag + Floor Mat
NEW $25 941-286-5601
COOLER IGLOO Holds 90 Cans
60 Qt Roller Adj Handle Drain
New $25 941-223-7673
DART BOARD, Raven,
professional, bristled w/box
$40 941-627-3636


DOWNRIGGERS, 2 CANNON I
$400. 941475-3695 I
FISHING POLES 3 new Mitchell
Avocet, 2 silver combo's $45
941-412-6619
FISHING THROW net $10
*SOLD* *
FOOSE BALL Table Good condi-
tion. $100, OBO 941-234-5944
KNEE PADS QEP NEW Heavy
Duty for work or play 1 size fits all
$7 941-882-8149


SPORTING GOODS



METAL DECTOR metal dector
"gone" in 2 days $200 941-426-
1686
METAL DETECTOR Sharp, used
once, warranty, $200
941-426-1686
NORTH AMERICAN HUNTER 13
BOOK SERIES Deer Bear Elk
Duck NEW $40 941-223-7673
PAINTBALL GUN, KINGMAN
SPYDER Special Edition gun, belt,
gloves $100 OBO 941-456-0902
PING PONG Table Good
condition, 4 paddles, $75, OBO
941-234-5944
POKER PLAYERS
WANTED HOLD-EM
VENICE AREA 504-8893
PONTOON BOAT, 1 man inflat-
able fishing(2) w/ access $225ea
$400 both, Obo 941-628-1017
SOFTBALL BAT New Worth 510
Launch 34/26 Still in plastic
$100 941-492-5741
SOFTBALL BAT Toledo Kantana
ASA approved 34/27. used
in ASA tourney only $50, OBO
941-492-5741



SUNCOAST GUN
SHOW

DEC 13th & 14th
SAT. 9-5, SUN. 9-4
Lee Civic Center
Bayshore Rd.
N. Ft. Myers
BUY SELL TRADE
Concealed Weapon Class
$45
10AM & 2PM daily

TELESCOPE CELESTRON
ASTROMASTER Never used
(new 395) $225 941-456-5059
TENNIS RACKET Excellent Con-
dition, Like New. $25
941-255-0848
WAKEBOARD HYPERLITE New.
Good condition. Blue with Yellow
design. $50 941-467-5318
WAKEBOARD HYPERLITE New.
Good condition, Never used. Blue
with Yellow $50 941-9414675
WATER SKIS O'Brien Kevlar|
Combos $65 941-875-3244
WETSUIT LADIES Body
Glove(short) size 7/8, never
worn. $40. 941-697-9976

| FIREARMS |
6131


7MM MAG SAVAGE model 110,
New cond. w/ Tasco Scope.
$775; 12 Ga. Dbl Barrel Sab-
brica Arm New $800 941-650-
7703
BROWNING CITORI 12ga
$1100, REMINGTON 700 BDL
30.06 $450 (941)421-8637
BROWNING semi auto 243 cal.
rifle Safari model w/3.5x10 vari x
II Leopold scope, sling extra clip,
like new, $875. 941-629-6374.
BUYING Civil War, WWII,
Military Guns, Swords, Bayonets,
Helmets, etc. 941-705-5145
COLT AR15, match target, w
compensator, as new, $1500.
OLYMPIC AR15, $800. 941-
639-5893

FLORIDA CONCEALED
Weapons Permit Class
(941)697-1885

GLOCK 23 40. cal w/ 2 clips,
Exc. cond., 300rds ammo, inst.
manual, $620. (941)-698-1653
REMINGTON 30-06 Auto,
scope, sling. Perfect. $450.,
SAVAGE 12 ga. pump. $250.
obo (941)-258-5397
REMINGTON R-15 Predator
.223 Camo Box Papers $995
Firm 941-628-8890
RUGER 345 45 cal mint $395.
Winchester 94 AE 45 LC mint
$465. 410 SXS survival shotgun
NIB $275. 22/410 O/U skeleton
gun $275. 941-650-5122
RUGER COLORADO Centenial
22 long rifle New in box unfired,
Cased, $550; COLT NEW
FRONTIER, 22 cal Dual cyl. 4.4"
Bar, NIB, unfired, $550.; COLT
AR 15 SP-1 w/ scope, tri pod &
extra clips. $1995. (941)497-
7951
SHOT-GUNS, RIFELS, PISTOLS
& REVOLVERS. Email
Huggiebear3@Verizon.net
for complete list.
SPORTRAP GUN SHOP Ammo
& Pistol sale Hi-point 9mm $139.
Ruger P95 9mm $295. Ruger
SR9 9mm $395. Remington 12
ga. shotgun shells $19.95 per
100. 7.62-39 $129 per 500. 380
acp ammo $19.95, 9mm ammo
$14.95. 45acp ammo $19.95
308 win $995. 4203 James St.
Port Charlotte 941-629-7775
TAURUS 9MM PT 24/7 PRO.
brand new gun never fired. $495.
Call 232-1220
TAURUS MILLENNIUM, 9mm,
PT111, in the box, Pearl grips,
$375. (941)-629-4470


WIN 32 SPL lever action pre '64
great shape, $525 obo.
sold sold sold

FIREARMS
ACCESSORIES
44 6132

DESANTIS DUTY HOLSTER
Level III As New for Beretta 92fs
$25 941-223-7673


BICYCLE 26" ladies coaster,
chrome wheel covers, like new
$75. **SOLD**
BICYCLE BASKET easy mount
on front $5 941-961-5405
BICYCLE CHILDREN'S, Dora
The Explorer $15, OBO
941-639-3469
BICYCLE NEW 26" with 2
stroke motor up to 40MPH $395
**SOLD**
BICYCLE, DAHON BICYCLE
nice dahon folding mariner with
bag $200 828-712-2703
BICYCLE, NEW MOTOR bicycle
25cc motor with big seat $350
941-255-0804
BICYCLES 2- 26" mens,
$20 each.
978-335-4513
BIKE 20" BMX LIKE NEW.
$125. (941)-426-9644 OR 941-
321-2422
BIKE CARRIER car etc hard
case 46"L 31"W 10"D wheels &
straps EXC $100 941-882-8149
BIKE GIRLS 20" Schwinn Star-1
let $35 941-625-2779

BIKE HUFFY Princess 16"pink
$40 941-625-2779 I
BIKE MEN'S 26"Mongoose
XR200, 21 speeds, exc cond
$70 **SOLD**
BIKE NEXT Chaos Freestyle
20" boys $60 941-625-2779

BIKE REPAIR STAND minoura
rs2000, $50 **SOLD**
BIKE TRAINER 1UP CPR A-2000
rated #1 by Road Bike Review! AS
NEW $180 941-882-8149
BIKE TRAINER MINOURA RDA-
80R w/remote ride/train indoors
AS NEW $150 941-882-8149
BIKE, BOYS BIKE, 20" Blue
Magna 6 speed, good condition
$25 941-661-1845
BIKE, LADIES CRUISER Bike
Murray Westport Classic Cruiser
26" CLEAN! $35 ***SOLD***
BIKE, MENS CRUISER Bike
Good Vibrations Like Schwinn
VERY NICE! $35 **SOLD***
SHED 8X12 Very good Cond.
$750/obo You Remove.
941-697-0459

TOYS
L 6138


AIRPLANE KIT RC Great Lakes
Bi-plane, covering, glue top span
52" NEW $225 941-286-5601
BARBIE KID'S LAPTOP EXCEL-
LENT CONDITION. HARDLY USED
$15 941-661-6185
BOARD GAME. Foxworthy's You
Might Be a Red Neck If. $8.
941423-2585
BOAT KIT RC 38"L by Dumas
wood .40 -.60 engine NEW IN
BOX $100 941-286-5601
DOLLHOUSE MANSION, LIT-
TLETIKES,43X18X31,RET.90'S
$75 941-916-1890
DRAWING LIGHT SKETCHER-
FISHER-PRICE WITH LOTS OF
STENCILS $10 941-661-6185
HO STARTER Track 38"x56" lay-
out NEW W/ BOX Nickel Silver
THE BEST $20 941-882-8149
HORSE 3+ feet high, sings and
talks. Color: tan. Great gift idea!
$25 941-266-6661
HOT WHEELS Collectibles 2000-
2001 new in boxes (12) total $20
941-286-5601
LEGOS MINDSTORMS NXT
USED ONLY ONCE! VERY COOL
TOY! $100 941-661-6185
LIONEL BOX TRAILER #18011
TOY TRUCK BRAND NEW IN BOX
$30. 941-286-5601
MODEL KIT PLANE RC Great
Lakes Special Bi-Plane span 69"
NIB $150 941-286-5601
MODEL PLANE KIT VacuForm
RB 57F span 45", 26" length
NEW IN BOX $25 941-286-5601
MODEL PLANE VacuForm C133
Cargomaster 40"length span 45"
NEW IN BOX $25 941-286-5601
PIXOS SET EXCELLENT CONDI-
TION $10 941-661-6185
PLANE MODEL Kit VacuForm
B57 wingspan 24", 24.5"L NEW
IN BOX $20 941-286-5601
PLANE MODEL Kit VacuForm
Dornier DO 217N NEW span 23"
length 23" $20 941-286-5601
PLANE MODEL Kit VacuForm
Shorts.29 Stirling span 37" L 34"
NIB $25 941-286-5601
PUZZLES 10 in 1 NEW 6,750
pcs various nice scenes & photos
$15 941-882-8149
PUZZLES 10 in 1 NEW 6,750
pcs various nice scenes & photos
$15 941-882-8149
PUZZLES 3 in 1 N.Y. Trilogy incl
World Trade Ctr 2,250 pcs NEW
IN BOX $10 941-882-8149
PUZZLES 3-D NEW Eifel Tower,
Empire State Bldg more 3 for
$10. 941-286-5601
PUZZLES All pieces cheaper
than goodwill! 5-9 $50
941-423-8208
ROCKET KIT flys to 1,000 Ft.
NEW IN BOX engines, comp.
instructions $15 941-882-8149


TOYS
6138


ROSE PETAL COTTAGE, Exc.
Cond! Comes w/ stove, fridge,
changing table & bassinet. 75.,
SMART CYCLE w/ game, New.
$40. 941493-5233
SEMI-TRUCK LIONEL w/lights,
carrying a working Caboose NIB
$30. 941-286-5601
TAPES VHS 20 Scooby Doo 28
Pokey-Mon EXC + FREE VCR
PLAYER! $50 941-882-8149
TICKLE ME Elmo NEW, BOX
NEVER OPENED. 10TH ANNIVER-
SARY $30 941-764-1884
TRAINS (LIONEL) OTHERS
MANY ITEMS, 0 GAUGE HO, ALL
GOOD $250 941-629-2815


VIDEO
6140

CAMERA ARGUS 1970 Camera
35mm Antique camera,color
$100 941-875-0860
CAMERA CANON DIGITAL A85
P/S 11ZOOM 4.0 M/P CASE MAN-
UAL CABLES $50 SOLD
CAMERA DIGITAL FUJI S5000
2Gig Pic Card Lg Lens Zoom
$189 New $80 941-460-8717
CAMERA KODAK ADVANTIX
T550 35 MM fully auto focus with
zoom. Mint! $20 941-460-8717
CAMERA KODAK BROWNIE Holi-
day Flash CLEAN 50s 127mm Vin-
tage w/strap $20 941-460-8717
CAMERA MINOLTA 35MM AF
Freedom Action Zoom 80MM Anti
Red Eye $20 941-460-8717
CAMERA OLYMPUS 2000, SLR,
35-70mm lens, spot meter, many
features. $89 941-637-8917
CAMERA PENTAX ZX-M 35 MM
Fully Auto W/50 MM Lens! GREAT
Camera! $35 941-460-8717
CAMERA, POLAROID Antique
335 polar. instant camera $65
941-875-0860
DIGITAL CAMERA Concord 4
Mega Pixel Flash Zoom + Video
clips $20 941-460-8717
DVD'S, DOOWOPP $5ea
941-889-8886
KODAK SLIDE CAROUSELS 10
at 140 capacity $7/ea. 3 @ 80
capacity, $5/ea 941-625-8989
MOVIE PROJECTOR 16mm,
EIKI, Slot load, many extras
$225, OBO 941-497-3010

| POOL/SPA/
& SUPPLIES
W4 6145

CHAIR, PVC PATIO BAR CHAIR
TALL SOLID NICE CHAIR $23
941-268-9029
CLEANER, POOL, great white,
auto, w/extra hoses. $175.
OBO. Call 941-475-4629
HOT TUB 2 person, 5X8,
1ST $200 TAKES IT!
941475-0315
HOT TUB 6 person Hot Tub in
good condition. $499 941-769-
1478


HOT TUB Seats 5, Lounger,
Heater, lite, 24 jet, Must sell
$1,595/obo 941-465-2113
POOL BLANKETS 12'x14' &
14'x17' like new. $50, OBO
941-624-0169
SOLAR BLANKET roller roll up
or unroll solar blanket. adjustable
$50 941-475-7265


SOLAR COVER Cord Clips For
fastening cover to Reel. $12
941-268-1849
SPA, LARGE SPA, HEATER,
JETS, GOOD CONDITION. $100,
OBO 941-268-8200
SPAS & MORE Shop Local
We take trade ins and
BUY used spas
Pool/Spa parts/supplies
2009 Nordic clearance
huge discounts
TERVIS TUMBLER DEALER
941-625-6600

LAWN & GARDEN
L Z 6160


BLADES FOR All5 new john
deere 42in. $25 941-697-9485
BUG ZAPPER SUNBEAM BRAND
NEW USE CORD OR RECHAR-
GABLE $20 941-882-8149
CAT STATUETTE heavy cement.
For garden/landscape area $15
941-276-1881
EDGER/ TRIMMER, GRASS
B&D electric edger/trimmer like
new $40. 941-743-3983
FERTILIZER SPREADER Lesco
801b capacity stainless all acces-
sories $175 941-629-6850

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GARDEN WAGON
$15. 941-9604771
HEDGE TRIMMER 18"
CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC
$12. 941-255-0048
LAWN MOWER Sears, Self pro-
pelled, 22", 6HP, good cond.
$75 941423-9923
LAWNMOWER 3 1/2hp Mur-I
ray $30 941-743-0582 I
MOWER CRAFTSMEN, 21" Self-
Prop., 6.5HP, Bag-Mulch-Disc.
$165 941-627-9736
MOWER MTD PUSH mower 5hp
with bagger Ige. rear wheels $65.
941-416-1109
MOWER RIDING CRAFTSMEN
RIDER, 42" CUT, 14.5HP, LIKE
NEW $300, OBO 941-815-3345
MOWER SCOTT Briggs & Strat-
ton engine, self propelled, needs
work $100 941-916-1619
MOWER, CRAFTSMAN
RIDER 14 1/2 hp 42" nice
$300 941-416-1109
MOWER-RIDING Craftsmen
rider 14.5hp, like new, 42"cut
$300, OBO 941-815-3345
MOWER. 22" Craftsman, good
shape. $60 941-625-6536
PATIO BRICKS (12) 12x12
$2. or $50 for all. 941-960-4771
PATIO BRICKS (12) 16x16 $3ea
or $30 for all. 941-960-4771


ROCKET KITS flyable 4 kits
BRAND NEW in pkgs retail $40
sell $20 941-882-8149
ROLLERBLADES HARDLY
used, sizes 4,6&11. must go!
$5 941-889-7550


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LAWN & GARDEN
L Z 6160


PATIO SET 6 Chairs 1 Table.
New still in boxes. Glass top
table. $400 941-268-1849
PATIO UMBRELLA 9 foot, Mar-
ket Style. New in box. $150 941-
268-1849
PATIO UMBRELLA Base Decora-
tive metal. New still in box. $35
941-268-1849
POLE SAW $12 941-255-0048
RIDING MOWER, Craftsman
tractor. Runs perfect. $250. obo
941-624-3754
RIDING MOWER, Cub Cadet,
Comm. walk behind, stand up
silky. $750. obo 941-624-3754
RIDING MOWER, John Deere,
Commercial 725, Zero turn, 54"
deck. $1,750. 941-624-3754
RIDING MOWER, Snapper,
Exc. cond. $295.
sold sold
SHOWER PORTABLE outside
attaches to hose, new in box $20
641412-6619
SPIKE AERATOR CRAFTSMAN
COST $150. SELL FOR $50
941-268-9029
SPRAYER BACKPACK 4.7 gal-
lon in box $20 941-412-6619
STATUE CEMENT poodle, needs
painting,over 2 ft. tall $40
941-624-4617
STEPPING STONES (18)
18"x18" $15, OBO 9414744254
WANTED. Return of wrangled
pink carousel horse. Bounty
offered. Part of Christmas Dis-
play on New York Ave. Port Char-
lotte. Call 766-1003 for details.
WEED SPRAYER 25 gal. 12 volt
pump pull with mower. $110
941-876-4143


BUILDINGS
z 6165


CARPORT CANOPY frame only
20x10 $50 941-625-2873
SHELF SYSTEM 5 shelves 6'H
18"D 35"W vented, modular, stur-
dy $20 941-882-8149
STORAGE BINS WorkForce Tuff
Bins 31.5L 17W 14.5H NEW
STACKABLE $6 941-882-8149
STORAGE CRATES folds flat
AS NEW with lid $7 w/ out lid $5
941-882-8149

I BUILDING
SUPPLIES
w4Z)6170


BATHROOM SINK 19x25" white,
never used. $25 941-961-5405
DEADBOLT KWIKSET single cyl
1 polishbrass 5 antique brass
NEW $45 941-286-5601
DEADBOLT SCHLAGE single cyl
2 polished brass antique brass
NEW $50 941-286-5601
DECK PRESSURE treated wood-
en, 12'x16'. Must be taken apart
& moved by buyer. $200 941-
426-2926
DOOR HDWRE Ecostile BRASS 3
privacy, 3 passage 1 dummy han-
dles NEW $350 941-286-5601
DOOR PRE-HUNG ENTRY DBL
Ins RH, Fbr glass lam, 15 pane
33.5 X80.5 $45 941460-8717
DOOR STEEL 6 panel exterior
79 1/4x36" e/c $35, OBO
941-698-9798
DOOR STOPS SOLID BRASS rub-
ber end screw in (24 pcs) BRAND
NEW $50 941-286-5601
DRYWALL 11- 12X4 1X4 Inch
Brand New, Leftover Not From
China. $75 941-613-1631
FLOOR TILES 75 @ 17" x 17"
ea, approx 150 sq ft, cash only,
33948 $100 203-216-5901
FLOORING LAMINATE Traffic
Master brand, no glue $25
941-258-8153
GARAGE DOOR OPENER
CRAFTSMAN 3/4HP SCREW
DRIVE $75 941-268-9029
GUTTER END Caps for 6" gutter
white 150 left, 50 right BRAND
NEW $75 941-286-5601
LATCHSET PASSAGEWAY com-
mercial, new in box, Emhart $10
941-697-3160
PASSAGE LATCH Hall/Closet (3)
Kwikset lever antique brass NEW
$45 941-882-8149
PASSAGE LATCH Schlage (4)
lever operator antique brass NEW
IN BOX $60 941-882-8149
PASSAGE LATCH Schlage round
door knob polished brass NEW
$10 941-882-8149
PLYWOOD, 3/4" PLYWOOD
needed to board up house. Used
OK$1 941475-9689
SINK WITH VANITY 23" WHITE
SINK AND CABINET WITH FIX-
TURES $50. 941-661-1144
SINK: VESSEL SINK SITS ON
TOP OF VANITY, GLASS $50
941-661-1144


TILES 55 at 6 1/2" and 30 tiles
at 4", Italian Porcelian. $20
941-255-0848
WINDOW NEW Horizontal slider.
Insulated, LowE/argon gas, White
with screen. 73w x 49 1/2h $150
941-661-1769
WINDOWS Brand New, Still In
Factory Box. Vinyl $79. Call (941)
6294444.
WINDOWS, 17X34 TEMPERED
GLASS whiteframe fixed windows
$50.00 each 941-697-3754


TOOLS/ MACHINERY




AIR COMPRESSOR Gas Air
Compressor good condition
$350, OBO 941-2764733
AIR COMPRESSOR industrial
type, 220v, ex cond $300, OBO
239-410-7196
AIR COMPRESSOR rol air, 8hp
kohler, runs great $350
941-661-8621
AUGER-2 MAN Earthquake
Briggs Stratton,190cc, w/ 8 inch
bit, used 8hrs, like new. $350
941-628-1991
AXE W/ fiber glass handle. New.
$10. 941-613-1130
CHAIN SAW ELECTRIC New
Craftsman 2.5hp 14inch $45
941-661-6348
CHAIN SAW Remington, electric
chain saw $25 941-475-7265
CHAIN SAW, Remington 14"
electric, $25 941-661-3298
DAVID WHITE leveling instru-
ment Meridian 8820 w/tripod &
rod, $185. 941-629-6374.
DRILL ANGLE Milwaukee 1/2"
Angle Drill $50 941-661-3298
DRILL PRESS New in box, 8"
benchtop, 5 sp $30.
***SOLD***

EXHAUST FAN, woodshop ceil-
ing mount, $35 941-625-28731
GENERATOR COLEMAN
6250 watts Exc. cond. $300
941-456-5059
GENERATOR GENERAL wheel-
house 5550watts/8550 surge
like new $400 941-391-1739
GENERATOR TRANSFER
switch 4 circuit 30 amps $200
941-639-8695
GENERATOR, GAS, Wheel
Horse Used Once $225, OBO
941-2764733
HAMMER ESTWING, 16oz Rip
NEW In Package 2 Available Each
$10 941-223-7673
LADDER LOUISVILLE 6' ALU-
MINUM WITH TRAY AS NEW CON-
DITION $35 941-882-8149
LADDER, 24' Fiberglass. Good
condition! $200 **SOLD**
LADDER, 6FT. ALUMINUM I
$20 941-743-0582 I
LADDER, 8' FIBERGLASS
Heavy Duty, $38.
941-743-0582
MITER BOX HEMPE 36271 45
DEG LT/RT 2 BLADES 12/24
TOOTH $30 941-766-8727
MK 470 ELECTRIC WET TILE
SAW, $175. Call 941-629-6374
MOTORCYCLE JACK/LIFT like
new will lift 15001bs $60
941-698-1104
PICKAXE $10 941-613-1130
PIPE WRENCHES NEW 1-10" 1-
24" EXC. QUALITY BOTH $20
941-882-8149
PLATE JOINER 4" Chicago, new
in box $25 941-661-6347
POLISHER, ELECTRIC $10..
(941)-743-7747
POLISHER/SANDER 7"
2-SPEED, NEW IN BOX $25
941-255-0048
POWER WASHER Craftsman 5
HP, 1600PSI, runs good. $80
941-505-2725
PRESSURE WASHER new,
Honda 4000psi w/ cat pump,
$750. obo 941-255-3834
ROLATAPE BY Measure Master
Services. Perfect condition $15
941-882-8149
ROUTER 1 1/2 HP, GOOD CON-
DITION $30 941-255-0048
SAW ELECTRIC in case, was
Grandfathers, like new $20
941 412-6619
SAW, SCROLL SAW
CRAFTSMAN, GOOD COND
$35 941-255-0048
SAW, STANLEY 15" fat max cuts
wood or plastic. Brand new
insleeve $10. 941-882-8149
SCREWDRIVER NEW CRAFTS-
MAN WITH CASE $36. VALVE 11
PIECE $12 941-268-9029
SCREWDRIVER SET, CRAFTS-
MAN 20 PIECE LARGE TO SMALL
VALUE $79. $25 **SOLD**
SOCKET SET 1/2 Drive in orig
medal case was Grandfathers
$20 941412-6619
SOCKET SET Craftsman 3/4
inch drive,3/8-23/8 complete like
new. $150 941-743-5456
SPRING KIT, ZX2 LOWERING
NEW IN BOX Blue Anodized 450F
350R $125. 941460-8717
TABLE SAW 10" Craftsman $95;
12" Band Saw $110; Floor model
Drill press. 941-697-9565
TABLE SAW Delta Contractors
Saw with attachments $150 941-
258-8153
TABLE SAW SKIL 10-inch table
saw, good cond., extra blades.
Punta Gorda. $95 239-898-0417
TAP DIE CRAFTSMAN
KROMEDGE 59 pc Set New in
Case $50 941-223-7673
TAP DIE CRAFTSMAN
KROMEDGE 59 pc Set In Box w


Xtra's NEW $50 941-223-7673
TILE CUTTER 7", GOOD COND,
BENCH TOP $40 941-255-0048
TOOL BOX, CRAFTSMAN NEW
INTERMEDIATE CHEST COST
$129.99, $75 **SOLD**
TOOL SET CRAFTSMAN NEW
OVER 150 PIECES VALUE OVER
$200 SELL $99 941-268-9029
TOOL TABLE $15
941-613-1130 |


TOOLS/ MACHINERYI




TORCH PLUMBERS torch
gauge, hose and bottle $50, OBO
941-743-2760
TORQUE WRENCH CRAFTSMAN
Adj 150# 1/2" Std. & Met. Per-
fect cond $25 941-223-7673
TRUCK TOOL box for S-10 etc.
w/ key. Port Charlotte $70 570-
878-9741

VISE, WOODWORKERS X Ig
size $45 941-625-2873

WORK BENCH, STEEL 60x30
w/tool drawer $45
***SOLD***
WORKSTATIONS HUSKY
Sawhorse-X (2) heavy duty NEW
both $50 941-882-8149

I OFFICE/BUSINESS
EQUIP./SUPLIES
Z 6220


BRIEFCASE BLACK heavy duty
fabric NEW holds laptop too $15
941-882-8149
COPIER/PRINTER CANNON
Image CLASS new cartridge
works great $50 941-456-5059
FILE CABINET Legal Size.
2 Drawer. Good condition.
$35 941-268-1849
HUNDREDS OF Pre-owned desks,
files, chairs, conf tables. OFFICE
OUTFITTERS 881 E Venice Ave.,
Venice 485-7015, 800-330-9215
PHONE SYSTEM STAR PLUS
SYSTEM WITH PHONES EXEC
COND $75. 941-268-9029

| BIRDS
6231


CANARIES TIMBRADOS
COME HEAR THEM SING'
$100 941-830-8468
MAC CAW, Blue & Gold Handfed
Baby, 4 mos. old $700. (941)-
493-2912

CATS
6232



10TH LIFE cats rescued from
closed sanctuary in S. Fla. Ten
lovely adult cats. 9414454322

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.
BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS kittens:
calico, grey, ragdolllook. Fee cov-
ers basic medical. 9414454322
FREE KITTENS
Ask for Karla
Call 941-626-0922
KITTENS (2), $25 ea, spayed &
all shots. Calico. (941)-8334322
or (941) 347-1480

| DOGS
6233


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.
BOSTON TERRIER PUPPY,
female 11 weeks, CKC, beautiful
markings $475. 863-491-8964.
Chow chow pups. AKC. M/F
black/cinnamon, shots,
Ready 12/12. 941-268-0056
COCKER SPANIEL PUPPIES
AKC,Reg 1M/2F Reg. Buff, shots,
Health Cert $450. 863-3754001






GERMAN SHEPHERD, AKC, big
bone Pups/adults. Rich colors,
family raised. (941)-554-7434
HAVANESE, AKC, XMAS pups,
M & F, Non shed. Health cert.
$800/obo. (941)-391-6662
LAB PUPS $125 call for details
941-743-7133 or 204-4933






LAB PUPS 4 XMAS AKC, 28
Champion Titles on ped, dew
claws,shots $700.941-286-7623
MALTESE PUPPIES, 1M/1F,
shots, $450 ea, 941-564-6222
PET SITTING IN my North Port
home or yours. Loving care.
Great rates. 941-4234109


PIT BULL Loving female, Brindle,
6 yrs old. Shots updated. Needs
loving home. * *Found Home***
POMERANIAN PUPPY, Male,
AKC, health cert. 1st shots.
$325. (941) 639-2332
POMERANIAN PUPPYS- Now
ready! 1st shots 2M, 2F, Very
Adorable! $250. 863-990-7020
PUPPIES 2 MALTIZU'S males
Maltese-Shih-Tzu white blk. patch
on eye. $400 ea 941-623-7011


I DOGS
L w 6233


Christmas Specials. Will hold
until X-mas eve. Adorable.
(941)-473-9876
YORKIE AKC, Female & Male, 8
wks from $350 to $1800. Health
cert and shots. (941)-4754913
YORKSHIRE TERRIER AKC pup-
pies, male. Champion bloodline,
health cert. vacc./dewormed.
Lots of coat, outgoing personali-
ty, $800, Arcadia (863)-558-2509

MISC. PETS
6234


Youn Savanah monitor. W/tank
and all accessories. 100.
941-628-1017

LIVESTOCK
6235


SATURDAY December 12, 9am-
? Community Tack Swap & Sale,
Hwy 31, 8 miles S of Walmart

I PET SUPPLIES
6236& SERVICES



AQUARIUM 12 gal. tank w/
pump, light & everything but the
fish! $25 941-266-6661
BIRD CAGE Like new $5
941-255-9152
BIRD CAGE Medium black cage,
good for two birds or small par-
rot-EC $15 941-204-0261
BIRD CAGE Small teal cage, EC
good for parakeet or other small
bird $5 941-204-0261
CAGE, MED.PET CAGE used
$10. 941-356-0690
DOG CAGE WIRE large, nearly
new, black $30, OBO
941-276-9115
DOG CAGE, large, metal
3ft x 2ft x 2ft $25, OBO
941-356-0690
DOG CARRIER Molded w/han-
dle.21x15. Sturdy. VGC. $15
941-697-8599
DOG PEN -w/door Midwest. 8-
22"x30" panels.EC. $50
941-697-8599
DOGGIE DOOLEY Pet waste dis-
posal system,. brand new still in
box $37, OBO 941-575-0273
HORSE RIDING Lessons &
Rentals. Gift certificates avail-
able. $40 941-916-0689
PARROT CAGE large, white,
good condition $50, OBO
941-276-9115
PORTABLE DOG Carrier For
small/Vmed dogs. LIKE-NEW con-
dition! $40, OBO 941-467-5954
TANK: TURTLE TANK? used,
holds water with screen lid $10
941-356-0690
VENICE. FULL BOARD Arena,
trails, daily turnout. 2 stalls
$500/mo. 941-412-0021

APPLIANCES
LW 6250


$40 SERVICE CALL The Areas
most trusted Appliance Repair Ser-
vice, serving PC, N.P. Engl, Venice.
We can fix it! 941-473-9484
A/C 4TON TRANE OUTSIDE
UNIT, WORKS GOOD,STORED
$499.99 941-629-2815
AC-AMANA 2.5 ton outside unit
{stored} very good condition
$450 941-629-8955
CHEST FREEZER 14.8cu ft
deep chest white 3 baskets new/
must go, $300 941-6974565
COOLER/WARMER 6 Liter NEW
IN BOX AC/DC perfect for travel
& camping $65 941-882-8149
DISHWASHER FRIGIDARE Ultra
Quiet, 5 settings, black $50 941-
456-1363
DISHWASHER GE Profile,
white,good condition $100, OBO
941-423-7219
DISHWASHER GE, White
good condition. $50, OBO
609-532-0390
DISHWASHER KENMORE White
UltraWash EXCCOND nice fea-
tures $175 941-882-8149
DISHWASHER KENMORE, DIGI
TAL, EXC cond, must go! $50
941-889-7550
DISHWASHER MAYTAG, WHITE
3yrs SSInt 3Level Wash Exc Cond
$175 ***SOLD 1ST DAY***
DRYER FRIGIDAIRE white,
heavy duty, new condition. $125
941-613-1631
DRYER KENMORE Super
Capacity, Plus Dryer $120
941-204-7913
DRYER, WHIRLPOOL Quiet Dry
super capacity, $100/obo.
941-473-2356 leave message.


APPLIANCES
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FREEZER, CHEST 5.4 cf ice
cold $50 941-625-2779
FREEZER, GE 14 Cu Ft frostless
chest freezer White 3yrs old good
condition $100 941-429-6599
ICE MAKER Commercial Mani-
towoc QD0212A, 80#stor/155-
215#day $475 606-219-2272
JUICE EXTRACTOR White, Sep-
arates and Strains Pulp. $15
941-255-0848
MICROWAVE GE above stove
white microwave great condition
$75, OBO 941-391-2811
MICROWAVE GE built-in,
white, good condition. $75,
OBO 941-423-7219
MICROWAVE GE Excellent con-
dition, white $25 941-740-1161
MICROWAVE SHARP 1100
WATT,TURNTABLE WHITE WORKS
WELL $35 (941)-488-3966
OVEN CONVECTION OVEN with
Rotisserie, backing racks by Wolf-
gang Puck $75 941-474-4434
OVEN, GE, beige, 4 burner top.
Great cond. Must sell. $200,
OBO 941-697-4565
RANGE GE RANGE Spectra
smooth top white great condition
Self clean $175, OBO
941-391-2811
RANGE LG Brand/White/3yrs
Glasstop/ConvOven/ Digital/Exc-
Cond $225 **SOLD 1st DAY**
RANGE TAPPAN- ELECTRIC-
WHITE-CLEAN. $175, OBO
941-764-1955
REFRIGERATOR WHITE,ICE-
MAKER, LIKE NEW $275
941-235-0142
REFRIGERATOR 18 CU FT
GLASS SHELVES, EX CONDITION
$200, OBO sold sold******
REFRIGERATOR For
shed,garage etc.top freezer $60,
OBO 941474-0414
REFRIGERATOR FRIGIDARE,
18 CF, almond, $200 obo 941-
456-1363
REFRIGERATOR GE side-by-side
white,good condition $300, OBO
941423-7219
REFRIGERATOR GE white side X
side, 34"wide, water/ice in door,
glass shelves, exc. cond., clean
w/manual. $300 941-662-0266
REFRIGERATOR
KENMORE,side by side,white,
great cond. $250 941-235-1866
REFRIGERATOR MAGIC Chef
4 Cu, stainless steel, 2 door
$75 941-475-7265
REFRIGERATOR side X side, white,
water/ice dispenser, small dent, 6
yr old. $200 941485-2126
REFRIGERATOR, WHIRLPOOL,
side-by-side, 21 cuft. Ice & water
in door, $125. 941-473-2791
REVERSE OSMOSIS Filtration
System, GE, Used 6 mo. Orig
$279. $140 941-475-1275
ROTISSERIE RONCO SHOW-
TIME ROTISSERIE BBQ LIKE NEW
$60 941-244-3727
WASHERS/DRYERS $139.
each or $270. Set
1 Year Warranty.
941-766-0226
WASHER & DRYER WHITE,
EXCELLENT CONDITION, LIKE
NEW $350 941-235-0142
WASHER & DRYER, Almond.
Excellent Condition! $400. 941-
766-0201
WASHER & DRYER, Kenmore
front load, $100 both. Punta
Gorda sold sold
WASHER & DRYER, Kenmore
white, $175. 941-575-1024
WASHER & DRYER, Whirlpool,
both 4 cycle, 3 yrs old, $200 ea.
941-347-8296
WASHER AND dryer Maytag
legacy series, white, II cycle and
12 cycle $375 941429-8507
WASHER AND dryer Maytag
legacy series II cycles $350, OBO
941429-8507
WASHER KENMORE Elite Total
Care washer, excellent condition
$125 941-204-7913


WASHER WHIRLPOOL/DRYER-
GE 6 years old Works good. For
the pair $75 941-276-3140
WASHER/DRYER KENMORE,
WHITE $499, OBO
941-380-3555
WASHER/DRYER LIKE new
white Whirlpool washer Neptune
dryer Pr. $499 417459-6021
WASHER/DRYER MATCHED
pair, heavy duty, Ig. capacity,
Roper, 2 person home. No dam-
age, works great. $200 SOLD


MISCELLANEOUS




BACKPACK GENUINE JEEP
w/ tags & wheels NEW, $20
941-882-8149
BINOCULARS, SEARS, 7X35,
good condition. $20
941-423-2585
BLADE FOR for 16" electric
chain saw, new $12.
941-627-6780
BOAT NEW, plastic for shallow
water or child's splash pool $25
941-258-0890
BOOKS COOKING $2.EA or
$30. for all 18 Books.
941-475-3089
CAR RACKS METAL, LIKE NEW
$25 941-613-2737
DUFFEL BAG NEW Black &
Decker 40"L 15"D heavy duty
fabric $15 941-882-8149
FIREWOOD CORD of split oak,
seasoned $250 941-628-0557
FLORIDA JUMBO SHRIMP
@$5.50/LB&UP FRESH
STONE CRAB CLAWS All Lg
only $6.50/up FL LOBSTER
TAILS NOW AVAIL 941-623-2100
GENERATOR BRIGGS & Strat-
ton, portable 5500/8550 amps,
with power cord. Never used.
$350 941-423-9923
HELMET MOTORCYCLE $15
941-258-0890
LAMP-ROUND GLASS Table
20 inches $10 941-613-1130
LYMAN RE-LOADING Equip
w/dies, call for details, cash only,
33948 $250 203-216-5901
METAL DETECTOR Sharp shoot-
er 11, used once waranteed
$200 941-426-1686
METAL POLISH, Wenol 2, Wenol
Car Polish 1, Wenol Alum Chrom
$8.ea/AII. $30. 941-475-3089
MINI REMOTE Control Genie
Garage door 1997/present fits
on key chain $20 941-698-1039
MOTORCYCLE RAMP 12" X 84"
Daws Aluminum $40
941-661-3298
PAPERBACKS 200 great
authors, great condition! 5-9
$150 941-423-8208
PYTHON SKIN, 10OFt. long
tanned python skin. Ready for
mounting. $75. 941-628-1017
RADIO CONTROLLED 28" Hurri-
cane Boat w/controls & access
$75. Call 941-629-6374.
RAMP ALUMINUM folding-
portable Extends 14' $499,
941-475-3639
SCOOTER ELECTRIC Razor,
17MPH, charger, runs good $90
941-258-0890
SEASHELLS 3 jars,2 night-
lights(sea urchin/seashel) brain
coral $29 941-276-1881
SPEAKER'S LECTERN On cast-
ers, multi-purpose, wood, for any
assembly $75 941-497-3702
SUITCASE GOOD condition.
$10, OBO 941-766-0857
SUITCASES $5 941-613-1130
TABLE, FOLDING ALUMINUM T
$10. 941-613-1130
TELEPHONE. Unusual golf bag
and club style. NOT A REAL BAG!!
$30. 941-423-2585
TELESCOPE MEADE ETX-70
TRIPOD& BAG REMOTE CON-
TROLLED $65 941-473-4199
TIRE ON rim Grabber AW
P275/60 R17 $20 941-475-
3639
TIRES SCION 2 tires with rims
each 45.00 off scion xb. good
tread $45, OBO 941-276-9115
TRUCK COVER Retractable
hardtop, shortbed, Excl.Cond.
$350, OBO 941-204-3666

TRUCK TOPPERS $200
941-875-9542 I
VALET ANTIQUE MEN'S Excel-
lent, Made/Italy Wood w/ rattan
seat $50 941-740-1161

WANTED TO
BUY/TRADE





A COLLECTOR BUYING
Scrap Gold Silver Jewelry coins
wristwatches, pocket watches, work-
ing or not. Knives, swords, weapons,
military, fire dept. Zippo lighters,
collectibles 941412-9391
BASE FOR 4' glass tabletop w 4
matching chairs, (2) 40 or 45 Ib
dumbells, padded weight lifting
bench, gas grill in exc shape w
tank, vacuum cleaner in good
cond, counter top microwave
black front, child step stool, 18'+/
boat w 75HP +/- motor, preferable
w fish finder, Call 443-293-2098


CASH PAID**ANY old military
items, swords, medals, uniforms,
old guns. Dom (941)-416-3280


A COLLECTOR BUYING
Old Fishing Lures,
Rods, Reels. 941-743-9114
I PAY THE MOST!
SEEKING ROCK Collection
and/or Lapidary equipment.
Call Englewood thru 12/11/09
334-803-4607.
SPLIT WOOD 1.5 2 Cords
Rounds 7" stacked, Oak per-
ferred no Pine 941-743-3571






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7000 / DODGE /


TRANSPORTATION

| BUICK
7020


1990 BUICK LESABRE custom
89K, garaged, all original, mint,
$1,675. Ken, sold sold sold
1992 BUICK ROADMASTER,
Good cond. Well maintained.
$1,450/obo. *SOLD**
1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE
Ultra, 75k miles, Ex cond.
Great Snowbird car! $4800.
941-697-6613
2000 KIA SEPHIA 5 SPEED,
AC, NEW TIRES, 35+ MPG
$1950.
(941)468-1489

| CADILLAC
LIW4Z7030


1990 CADILLAC BROUGHAM
Low miles. Sr. owned,
garaged, Beautiful white
leather interior. Exc. throughout.
No disappointments.
Perfect Snowbird Car.
$2500. 941-468-3375

SPECIALTY AUTO
1996 CADILLAC SEVILLE S+S
71,000 miles, North Star,
leather, new AC, loaded $4,995.
941-460-8545



1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE
Full Top St# 28207A
Now $4,295
Charlotte County Linc. Merc.
941-639-9595
1997 cadillac Sedan Deville
Concourse 86,330 mi, AT, AC,
$6,123. 941-475-5444 dIr.



2000 CADILLAC SEVILLE
BRONZE $8,988
800-771-1576
2002 CADILLAC STS white dia-
mond, black Ithr int, exc cond, 75K,
1 owner, $7,500. 941-639-6397
2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE
Bronze, fully loaded inc. OnStar,
mint cond. low miles 44K,
$10,500. OBO 941-321-3440
2007 CADILLAC XLR
19,000 MILES $43,990
(800)784-9309
2008 CADILLAC CTS
22K MILES $29,990
(800)784-9309
2008 CADILLAC SRX
17K MILES $29,988
(800)784-9309

| CHEVY


1986 CHEVY CORVETTE red,
Targa top, ground effects,
looks/runs great $7500.
941-624-3399 or 661-3399
2002 CHEVY CAMARO, 63K
Miles, Auto. A/C. Nice. $7,500
Jeffs Auto Sales 941-629-1888
2004 CHEVY IMPALA LS,
Auto. A/C. All Power. $4,800
Jeffs Auto Sales 941-629-1888
2006 CHEVY IMPALA SS,
$13,988.
941-766-0050, dlr

| CHRYSLER
7050


1983 CHRYSLER LEBARON
Convertible, 90K mi, great cond,
must see and drive, price $3500
OBO 941-485-1959
2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING
Touring Cony. White, black top,
leather. Runs & looks perfect!
$8,500. obo 941-624-3754
SPECIALTY AUTO
2006 CHRYSLER 300C Hemi,
1 owner, 49K, Sun Roof,
chrome wheels, looks new.
$18,900. 941460-8545
2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING
CONV. Loaded! $12,488.
941-766-0050, dlr
2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING
Touring Coupe Silver & Black,
6 cyl, 10k miles, Elect. Convert-
ible Loaded, Garage kept, Must
see Like new Asking $15,900.
732433-3577

| DODGE
L ^ 7060


2004 DODGE NEON SXT, 38K
Miles. 1 owner. Auto. $7,900
Jeffs Auto Sales 941-629-1888
2004 DODGE NEON SXT,
Auto, All power,53k mi., $4,499.
Pro Power Auto Sales 941-627-
8822
2007 DODGE MAGNUM SXT
Sweet Ride! $10,988
941-766-0050, dlr


2005 DODGE NEON 4 DR
Sedan, 35,700 mi, 4 cyl., FWD,
automatic, 3 seat, AM/FM cas-
sette/CD player, All season tires,
SRT-4, gray, auto, a/c, pwr
brakes, pwr locks, pwr steering,
pwr win, cruise, keyless, air bag,
ABS, alloy wheels, tinted glass,
car is in Arcadia, $5,800
407-592-5053
2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA LS
Loaded! $11,988
941-766-0050, dlr
2008 DODGE AVENGER SXT
Low miles! $10,588.
941-766-0050, dIr
2008 DODGE CHARGER SXT
$13,488.
941-766-0050, dlr
2008 DODGE MAGNUM
$12,988
941-766-0050, dlr
2009 DODGE CHALLENGER
Loaded! $27,988
941-766-0050, dlr

FORD









1997 FORD COBRA 5spd, Side
exhaust, low mi, Ex cond. in/out.
$7500/obo 941-284-2596
2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3,
65,400 mi. Auto. Good cond.,
$3,600, OBO. 941-624-3675
2003 FORD CROWN VIC LX,
89,544 mi. AT, AC, loaded.
$7394. 941-475-5444 dir.
2004 FORD Truck, 175,000
mi, V8, FWD, automatic, 5
seat, AM/FM cassette/CD
player, All terrain tires, white,
auto, a/c, pwr brakes, pwr
locks, pwr seats, pwr steering,
pwr win, cruise, keyless, air
bag, ABS, leather, tilt, sun-
roof, Very Good Condition,
$9,000 941-916-9265
2006 FORD FREESTYLE SEL
Crossover. fully loaded incl.
Leather, DVD & moon roof. 50k ,
Ex cond. $13,900 941-9169535
2006 FORD FUSION SEL
42011 miles, AT, AC, Loaded
$14,293 941-475-5444 dir.
2008 FORD TAURUS X SEL
Loaded w/3rd row seating!
$15,988
941-766-0050, dlr




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| JEEP
7080


SPECIALTY AUTO
2002 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT,
4x4, auto, Loaded. 71,000 miles,
V6. $8,395 941-460-8545
2005 JEEP WRANGLER, 36K
Mi. Auto. 6 cyl. 2" lift. 32" Tires
Jeffs Auto Sales 941-629-1888
2008 JEEP COMMANDER
3rd row seating! $14,988.
941-766-0050, dlr


2008 JEEP LIBERTY
Only 14K mi. St# 29066A
Now $16,595
Charlotte County Linc. Merc.
941-639-9595

| LINCOLN
7090


1997 LINCOLN TOWNCAR
Pearl white, Loaded. $4,200
Jeffs Auto Sales 941-629-1888
1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR SIG
63813 miles, AT, AC, Loaded
$7442. 941-475-5444 dir.



2003 LINCOLN LS
WHFIE $7,988
800-771-1576

SPECIALTY AUTO
2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR,
22,000 miles. Signature, cloth
top. Won't last $13,495
941-460-8545



2004 LINCOLN LS
Lincoln Sports Car St# V4631P
Now $10,395
Charlotte County Linc. Merc.
941-639-9595


LINCOLN
La 7090






2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR
St# 20054A LOADED!
Now $12,995.
Charlotte County Linc. Merc.
941-639-9595
-


Only 14K miles St# 4629P
Now $20,595
Charlotte County Linc. Merc.
941-639-9595


eu- l i rulu i-rl taLCIl
7 Pass Stg St# 4649P
Now $11,995
Charlotte County Linc. Merc.
941-639-9595


Only 24K miles St# 4642P
Now $28,995
Charlotte County Linc. Merc.
941-639-9595


Only 6K miles St# 4640P
Now $28,595
Charlotte County Linc. Merc.
941-639-9595

MERCURY
7100


1996 MERCURY COUGAR black,
V8, loaded,well main, N/S, garaged
118K, Sharp! $2950 941-769-1308

^^^--.- ---- --r
2000 MERCURY GRAND
MARQUIS SILVER $5,998
800-771-1576

SPECIALTY AUTO
2003 MERCURY GRAND
MARQUIS GS, 1 owner, 62K
cloth int. $8,795 941-460-8545


very 'uieani OLut -Ioiju
Now $3,995
Charlotte County Linc. Merc.
941-639-9595






2008 Mercury Sable Premier
Only 21K miles St# 4641P
Now $21,595
Charlotte County Linc. Merc.
941-639-9595


Only 12K miles St#4646P
Now $21,995
Charlotte County Linc. Merc.
941-639-9595
2009 MERCURY GRAND MAR-
QUIS LS, 14K mi. 1 owner. Fact
Wrrnty. Asking $19,500. May
trade. 941-735-5769

|OLDSMOBILE
LZ 7110


1997 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
V8, FWD, Luxury Champagne
115k miles, Good tires, runs
good $2200/obo 941-586-7726
2004 OLDS ALERO GL 4dr,
good cond. air-power, am/fm, cd,
abs cruise $5200 941-764-7251

PONTIAC



2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM, 4
cyl, sunroof, maroon, 49,000 mi,
Asking $5,200. 941-698-1875

| SATURN
L 7135 ^


I SATURN
7135


PRO-POWER
AUTO SALES
(941) 627-8822
USED SATURN SALES
PARTS & SERVICE
"THE SATURN GUYS"
01 SC1 Coupe............$2,495
01 SL1 Sedan.............$3,399
98 SC2 Coupe............$3,395
00 SC2 Coupe.............$3,495
00 SL2 Sedan.............$3,795
02 SL1 Sedan.............$4,695
01 SL2 Sedan.............$4,795
00 SW2 Wagon ..........$4,895
03 Ion Sedan..............$4,699
04 Ion Sedan...............$5,295
04 Ion Coupe...............$5,695
03 Ion Sedan............$5,595
All rated over 30 MPG

IMISC.DOMESTIC
AUTOS
7140

2000 HONDA CIVIC! 2001 Nis-
san Altima $350! 2000 Acura
Integra $500! POLICE
IMPOUNDS! for listings call
(800)366-9813 ext 9271

ACURA
LW ^ 7145


2006 ACURA TSX
30K MILES $23,988
(800)784-9309

BMW
S 7148 W




2000 BMW 7401
BLUE $10,988
800-771-1576
SPECIALTY AUTO
2001 BMW Z3, 74K, Auto, Pw.
Top. Leather. Extras. Must see,
$10,900. 941460-8545
2002 BMW X5 3.0
48K MILES $19,990
(800)784-9309
2002 BMW Z3 Inline 6, 2.5L
engine, Excellent cond. New
tires. 50 k miles, $12,500.
941-639-6445
2003 BMW 530i Very good
cond. Prem/Sports options.
New tires. Xenon head lights.
85k. $12,500. 639-6445
2006 BMW 3301
28,000 MILES $26,988
(800)784-9309

| HONDA
7160


1995 HONDA CIVIC LX 4dr.
4cyl. auto, ac out, 168K looks &
runs grt. $1350 Obo 833-0504
1996 HONDA ACCORD auto-
matic, air, Sunroof, good
cond. $1875. 941-468-1489
1997 HONDA ACCORD EX Reli-
able transportation. Cold AC.
$2200. 941-875-4601
2000 HONDA ACCORD 4 DR
Sedan, 150,000 mi, automatic,
AM/FM cassette/CD player,
silver beige, $3,900
941-505-2359


UUb nunui A AJUu + uL4U
Sedan, 54,000 mi, 4 cyl., auto-
matic, CD player, gold, auto, a/c,
pwr brakes, pwr locks, pwr seats,
pwr steering, pwr win, cruise,
keyless, air bag, alloy wheels,
$9,995, OBO 941408-3838
2007 HONDA CIVIC LX 3,390
mi, as new, loaded, 4 door
941-637-0107
2007 HONDA FIT
Great Mileage! $12,988
941-766-0050, dlr
2009 HONDA ACCORD
$18.988.
941-766-0050, dlr
I BUY HONDAS!
Any Shape, Any Cond! Any Year!
(941)-286-4599

|I HYUNDAI
LW 7163


2006 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Low miles! $10,988
941-766-0050, dlr
SPECIALTY AUTO
2006 HYUNDAI SONATA LX,
Loaded, 48K, warr. to 100K.
Priced right $10,495.
941-460-8545
2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT
hatchback, silver, 26K, exc cond,
new tires $8,700 941-726-0222
2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 4 DR
Sedan, 6,100 mi, silver, GLS,
Estate Sale-Mint, Retail- $14K,
$10,000 941-628-2387

I INFINITI


1999 SATURN SL2, 4 Dr. Auto. L 7165
A/C. Runs Great. $3,500
Jeffs Auto Sales 941-629-1888
2006 INFINITI G35 CPE
J 22K MILES $24,988
(800)784-9309
2002 SATURN SL 2006 INFINITI G37 CPE
WHITE $5,988 12K MILES $33,988
800-771-1576 (800)784-9309


IJ JAGUAR
7175




2003 JAGUAR XJ8
WHITE $12,988
800-771-1576

I KIA
7177


2002 KIA SPECTRA GSX
104,726 mi, AT, AC, loaded,
$2,995. 941-475-5444 dir.
2010 KIA SOUL Plus. Black.
Loaded. 30MPG. Bluetooth. Alloy
Wheels. Retails for $17K new,
asking just $14K with 5K miles.
Like Brand New!! 941-830-2973

| LEXUS
7178




2004 LEXUS ES330
GARNETT $13,988
800-771-1576



2005 LEXUS IS300
BEIGE $16,988
800-771-1576
2005 LEXUS RX 330
ONLY 18,000 MILES W/NAV.
$28,990. (800)784-9309



2007 LEXUS GX470
BEIGE $33,988
800-771-1576
2007 LEXUS SC430
PEBBLE BEACH 17K MILES
$45,990 (800)784-9309

| MAZDA
7180


1992 MAZDA MIATA Convert-
ible, red w/black top. 110K mi.
$1500 obo. 410-629-9150
1999 MAZDA MIATA MX-5
red, auto, hard cover, only 7,800
miles, $12,500. 941492-9871



2005 MAZDA MPV
TV, DVD, Ent. System
St# E4635P Now $6,995
Charlotte County Linc. Merc.
941-639-9595
2008 MAZDA 6
Loaded! $10,988
941-766-0050, dlr

| MERCEDES






2003 MERCEDES SLK350
RED $14,988
800-771-1576
2006 MERCEDES SLK280
27K MILES $27,988
(800)784-9309
2007 MERCEDES CLK350
RED $35,990
(800)784-9309


LW 7195


2003 Eclipse Spyder Conv.
Sporty St#20051B
Now $11,995
Charlotte County Linc. Merc.
941-639-9595

NISSAN
LW ^ 7200


2007 NISSAN ALTIMA
$12,988
941-766-0050, dlr

SPORTS CARS
L ^ 7205


1986 CHEVY CORVETTE red,
Targa top, ground effects,
looks/runs great $7500.
941-624-3399 or 661-3399
1996 FORD MUSTANG GT
convertible, full power, leather.
Most everything is new & high
performance. One of a Kind
Asking $6995 941-628-0433
1999 DODGE VIPER
26 MADE 16K MILES $37,990
(800)784-9309
2002 DODGE VIPER
YELLOW $37,990
(800)784-9309
2006 LOTUS ELISE
21K MILES $33,990
(800)784-9309
2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
CONVERTIBLE $34,990
(800)784-9309


SPORTS CARS
L ^ 7205


2007 NISSAN 350Z touring,
9K, white pearl, loaded, leather, 1
meticulous owner, bose sound,
serious inquiries only. $25,100
obo 941-625-4348
2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS
300 MILES $41,988
(800)784-9309

STOYOTA
7210


1996 TOYOTA RAV4, 4 dr.,
Maroon color. AC. Exc. cond.
$3,600/obo. 941-445-4828
1999 TOYOTA AVALON XLS
6 cyl. pwr. windows & seats, sun-
roof, leather, clean, runs perfect.
$5495. 941-625-8044
2001 TOYOTA CAMRY LE, 30
mpg, cold air, reliable car, $4950
941-493-5956 or 941-416-4535



2003 TOYOTA AVALON
GREEN $11,988
800-771-1576
2007 TOYOTA AVALON LTD
21398 miles, AT, AC, Loaded
$23,991 941-475-5444 dir.
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY
HYBRID, 20,000K miles.
$18,988.
941-766-0050, dlr
2009 TOYOTA VENZA
1100 MILES $26,990
(800)784-9309

VOLKSWAGEN
L ^ 7220


1999 VW Beetle GLS 74390
miles 5spd, AC $5891
941-475-5444 dIr.

VOLVO
72300


1996 VOLVO 960, Exc. cond.
Loaded, moon roof, leather, 129k
garaged $3,295. 941-650-1258
2006 VOLVO C70
CONVERTIBLE, ONLY 10K MILES
$28,990 (800)784-9309
2006 VOLVO S60R,
Loaded! Only 19,000K miles
$22,988
941-766-0050, dlr
2008 VOLVO XC90
24K MILES $29,988
(800)784-9309

I ANTIQUES/
COLLECTIBLES
7250







1977 DODGE WARLOCK 4x4
V8, replacement motor at 60K,
$15,000 invested, asking
$11,900 obo. 941-624-5977.

BUDGET BUYS
7252


1998 SATURN WAGON, Navy,
Ex cond., Auto, new battery
$1900/obo 941-626-3632

AUTOS WANTED




WE BUY CARS
$300 CASH +UP
Frank 276-0204

$$ ALL CARS & TRUCKS!
Top $$$$ PAID!!
941-626-9120
*Junk Cars Wanted*
24/7 Fair $ paid
941-286-3122, 941-623-5550
ALL VEHICLES WANTED
Dead or Alive
Top $$ Paid 941-623-2428
Interesting older cars and
trucks wanted. Fast pickup
with cash. 941-485-2444.
Junk & Abandoned
VEHICLES REMOVED!!!
COULD BE WORTH $$$$
941-697-7222 OR 475-9007
CASH
FOR YOUR CAR
OR TRUCK
ANY YEAR OR MAKE
(941) 966-7111
AUTO CITY


CASH Paid for Cars,
trucks, vans, an cond.
(941)-650-5785
$$ TOP CASH $$
FOR CARS & TRUCKS.


DEAD OR ALIVE. 485-7515
CASH FOR YOUR CAR.
RUNNING OR NOT! Honest
& Reliable! 941-286-4599
M.S.B. RECYCLING
$300 for most cars
with title!
941-575-4008
CASH*CASH*CASH
for cars & trucks, running or not.
Top $$$ Paid. 941-276-8600.






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I AUTO PARTS/
ACCESSORIES
7270

1995 SATURN, dual cam, 4
cylinder, $250. Call 941-276-
8600.
1996 MAZDA p/u (same as Ford
Ranger) 4 cyl. 5 spd. other parts
$10-$400. 941-276-8600.
1998-2002 SONOMA & S-10
PARTS MOTOR & BODY.
(941)-468-4226
BED: 1982 CHEVY DUALLY
TRUCK BED $200
(941)-468-4226
CARGO COVERS $75-1 2000
Ford Taurus Wagon other one is
$50. 941-629-8890
ENGINE (STRAIGHT 6CYL)
chevy & point. runs strong,original
$360 786-306-6335

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4bbl off T/A nice have carb.
match. $75 786-306-6335
LOWERING SPRING Kit NEW
Blue Anodized Comp 450F 350F
ZX2 or??? $125 941-460-8717
MANUAL, REPAIR MANUAL
Haynes Chevy Camaro 1970-1981
exc. cond. $10 941-286-5601
MERCEDES 107'S SL SLC 380
450 560 2 DOORS 2 SHELLS
$300, OBO 941-629-6429
MISC MOTOR PARTS '98-'02
S-10
(941)-468-4226
MOTOR '98-'02 S-10
2.2 (941)-468-4226
MOTORCYCLE JACK/LIFT like
new will lift 15001bs $60
941-698-1104
OIL COOLER-ENGINE Perma-Cool
#40189, up to 450 HP, NEW
$100 941-882-8149
RIMS 16X7" 100 spoke
chrome, fit small Chevy. VGC
$150 941-204-0261


I AUTO PARTS/
ACCESSORIES
7270

RIMS 18"X7, 5 spoke chrome,
fit small chevy, nissan. $325
941-204-0261
RIMS/TIRES, JEEP Alum
rims/mud tires 31x15.5x15
$350 941-628-8890
ROOF RACK, MOPAR cross
bars for 02-09 grand Cherokee
new in box $100 941-697-3160
STEERING WHEEL COVER NEW
soft neoprene nice feeling on
hands $10. 941-882-8149
STEERING WHEEL, Grant,
Model 990 Chrome/Foam Excel-
lent As new $55 941492-5331
TAIL LIGHTS, Clear, new 96-00
Toyota Tacoma $50, OBO
941-456-0902
TIRE NEW GOODYEAR VIVA II
P195 70R14 $20
941-412-6619
TIRES COOPER DISCOVERER
33x12.50xl5.Like new, matched
set $400 941-628-0557
TIRES-TRUCK 18 INCH 2 New
Truck Tires 18 inch!!! Only200 miles
worn! $150, OBO 941467-5318
TORQUE WRENCH Craftsman
1/2" 25-250 Ibs. @ Sears $109
NEW IN PKG $80 941-882-8149
TOURING SEAT HD SOFTAIL
DEUCE BLK. LEATHER GR.
COND. $100 941-475-5097
TRUCK AUXILLIARY Fuel Tank
50 Gal w/Pump $280 941-204-
3666
TRUCK RACK Heavy duty.
Adjustable. Will fit most any truck.
$250, OBO 941-457-3284

| VANS
L ^ 7290


1995 GMC VANDURA CARGO
VAN, 150K mi., 8 cyl. AC.
$1,800, OBO. 941-916-1977
1995 HONDA ODYSSEY,
Excellent, 133K, $3,500
941-483-3251
1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO Van,
200 mi, 6 cyl., RWD, automatic,
2 seat, AM/FM, All season tires,
white auto, a/c, pwr brakes, pwr
steering, cruise, air bag, ABS,
leather, $2,000, OBO 941-661-
0883
2000 FORD WINDSTAR SE
power, leather, auto, air, CD, tow-
ing package, 210K, runs & looks
good. $2500 obo 941-268-4999
2002 CHEVROLET VENTURE,
145,000 miles, power every-
thing, excellent running condition,
$2,700 **SOLD**
2002 DODGE GRAND Caravan
4 dr. V-6 3.3, loaded 102K good
cond. $2150. 941-916-2770.


VANS
7290


2005 HONDA ODYSSEY
$19,990
(800)784-9309
2006 DODGE CARAVAN
Loaded! $8,988
941-766-0050, dlr
2006 TOYOTA SIENNA LE,
26,197 miles, AT, AC, 7 Pass,
$19,991. 941-475-5444 dir.
2006 TOYOTA SIENNA
XLE $19,990
(800)784-9309
2009 FORD E-350 XLT
15 passenger w/ rear air.
$23,988.
941-766-0050, dir

TRUCKS/PICK-UPS




1992 FORD F150 Supercab
Auto, New Tires $4500
Jeffs Auto Sales 941-629-1888
1998 Chevy Silverado Ext
Cab. Auto, AC, Nice $5800
Jeffs Auto Sales 941-629-1888
1999 GMC S-15 PICKUP
4CYL, 5 SPD, $1400
941-740-1230
2001 RANGER SUPER CAB
XLT 4X4. $8,588
941-766-0050, dlr
2002 CHEVROLET S-10 ext
cab flare side, new engine & ac
system, good cond. $4,400
941-628-3755
2002 FORD F-150 SuperCrew
4X4 Taking Bids, Contact Jeff or
Marsha at 863-494-2220
2003 FORD EXPLORER Sport
Trac XLT, V6, 4 dr, roof rack, side
steps, rear cap & step, all power,
exc cond, low miles. $10,500
obo 941-697-2245
2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
LS, ext. cab. V8, loaded, ,
$7,800. SOLD!
2005 TOYOTA TACOMA
Club Cab, $12,488
941-766-0050, dir
2006 CHEVY COLORADO P.U.
60,015 miles. 5 spd. AC.
$7995. 941-475-5444 dir.
2006 DODGE RAM 1500 XLT
Loaded! $14,988
941-766-0050, dlr
2006 TOYOTA TACOMA TRD
PRERUNNER 4dr Crew Cab, Long
bed, 45k miles, Ex cond. ,
$17,900 941-697-2996
2007 CHEVROLET SILVERA-
DO Crew Cab, chrome wheels!
$16,988.
941-766-0050, dlr
2007 DOD RAM
QUAD SLT $17,990
(800)784-9309


TRUCKS/ PICK-UPS




2007 CHEVROLET Work
Truck, 48,000 mi, 6 cyl., RWD,
automatic, AM/FM, navy, auto,
a/c, pwr brakes, pwr steering,
tilt, tinted glass, fog lights, tow
pkg, Tonneau Cover, $12,900,
OBO
941-474-5240

2007 FORD F-150 STX w/
Camper shell & towing pckg.
Only 20k miles. Silver. Exc. Cond!
$12,500. obo 941-993-7855
2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
LTD $18,990
(800)784-9309
2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
1500 LTZ CREW $29,988
(800)784-9309
2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
crew cab, 4.8L, 17K, 1 owner very
clean, $21,500 941-7164537

SPORT UTILITY/
VEHICLES



1997 CHEVY S-10 BLAZER 4
dr 4x4 4.3 V6, auto loaded, 154K
cold AC, $1950. 941-916-2770.
1998 FORD EXPLORER 4X4
XLT 15,039 miles, AT, AC,
$2983. 941-475-5444 dir.
1998 HONDA CR-V 91K, good
condition, runs good, $3,695
firm. 941-391-6299
1999 FORD EXPLORER Sport
A/C, Loaded. Must see. $3,800
Jeffs Auto Sales 941-629-1888
2002 CHEVY Trail Blazer LTZ,
130,847 miles. AT, AC, 4x4,
$6193. 941-475-5444 dir.
2002 FORD EXPLORER. Eddie
Bauer, Leather. 3rd Row. $7,800
Jeffs Auto Sales 941-629-1888



2004 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
GREEN $16,988
800-771-1576
2007 DODGE NITRO,
Low miles! $14,488
941-766-0050, dlr
2007 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE
BAUER 23600 miles, AT, AC,
loaded $22691. 941-475-5444
dir.
2008 DODGE DURANGO SLT
3rd row sweating! $13,988
941-766-0050, dlr
2009 NISSAN MURANO
NAV $28,990
(800)784-9309


I TRAILER
& ACCESSORIES
7341

19' 2009 Car Haul Trailer Dual
electric brakes, ramps, used only
500mi $2,150. 941-408-9325
6X10 PACE New Enclosed trail-
er, rear ramp, side door, roof
vent, new spare tire. $2,200
941460-6017
BOX TRAILER 17'- 2005 Pace,
Dbl axel, 4 whl, Ramp entrance,
$3,000. 941-255-7854
OPEN & ENCLOSED Utility
Trailers, Trailer Hitches & Wiring.
Two-Morrow's Enterprises,
941460-9700.
TIRES WITH wheels 4.80x8 tires
with 5 lug gal wheels excellent
cond $20. 216-299-4593
TRAILER '08 Encl. 14x7, ramp,
side dr. tandem, cover, cust. exc.
cond. $3200 OBO 941-698-9200
TRAILER 1OX10 trailer frame
$175, OBO 941-235-3307
TRAILER 4X10 motorcycle trail-
er w/ ramp- no sides $190, OBO
941-235-3307
TRAILER COVERED utility,
approx.4ft+. $150, OBO
941-766-0857
TRAILER HOMEMADE, 4X8
FULL SIZE AXLE, NEW LIGHTS
$175, OBO 941-286-5275
UTILITY TRAILER 4X8, 2.5 yrs
old, loading ramp, garage kept,
like new, $650 941-475-7602






UTILITY TRAILER Custom, All
aluminum feather light Car & boat
or utility trailer. Taking offers.
Must see. 856466-3771 PC
UTILITY TRAILERS Great Prices
WEST COAST TRAILER
(941)698-9902

ICYCLES/MOPEDS/
SCOOTERS



150CC SCOOTER Lobo
Avenger w/rear trunk. Only 124
miles Honda engine runs great
new 1600 asking $900 OBO
941-456-5059
1983 HONDA 125R DIRTBIKE
PROJECT, VERY COMPLETE
$175941-286-5275
1998 HARLEY DAVIDSON
Police Electra Glide, 62K, tour
pack, mustang seat, $7500 obo
941-575-2685
1999 HONDA SHADOW 750
ACE. Low Miles. Exc. cond.
A bike that stands out.
$2850. OBO 941-916-5570


CYCLES/MOPEDS/
SCOOTERS
7360


2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON
SOFTAIL Night train. Black, Many
extras. Low miles, $10,500./obo
(941)-380-1793
2002 HONDA XR100 dirtbike,
needs carb work and tire tube
$499 obo 941-698-8918
2003 ANIV. Edition HD, Fat Boy.
BIk & Silver Vance & Hines pipes,
fuel inject, under 7K mi. MINT
$10,500 firm. 941-429-0422
2004 PAGSTA CHOPPA, exc.
cond., less than 1400 miles,
$1700. obo. 2003 HONDA
REBEL 250, exc. cond. less than
7300 miles. $2300. obo.
(941)-4674091






2005 HARLEY SOFTAIL
SPRINGER FXSTSI,
Custom paint, Chromed out
V&H pipes, LED lights, Like
new. Too much to list. HD
warranty to Feb. 2012
Must Sell 941-380-4928
2005 HONDA REBEL 4800
miles, ladys bike $2500
941-475-7150
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON
Street Bob, fully loaded,
upgraded pipes, neon lighting,
garage kept, miles under 5K,
$8,600. (941)- 661-4516.
2006 HD 1200 SPORTSTER
full stage 1 w/ rush pipes,6K
miles, Lots of chrome.
Many upgrades. Immaculate!
$6500/obo (941)-412-8566 or
941-204-3032
ELECTRIC SCOOTER, Green Trans-
portation, 20 mile range, X-Treme
600. $900 obo 9414744814
FACE MASK by Polar Wrap w/
Thermal Heat Exchanger NEW
IN BOX $25 941-882-8149
HELMET, M/C Helmet AFX NIB
size Large, STARS & STRIPES
NEW! $50 **SOLD**
JACKET, BIKE JACKET & CHAPS
SET NEW ladies s-L Black Leather
$190 941-698-1039
MINI QUAD Pocket Bike 49CC
Race motor w/ up to 45MPH.
$450, OBO 305-393-6944
MOTOR SCOOTERS WANTED

Running or Not. Fast pick up
with cash. 941-485-2444
MOTORCYCLE OR SCOOTER
SICK? Our Cycle Doctor is
accepting new cycle patients.
Repairs have 30 day warranty.
Punta Gorda Motor Sports
941-575-0241


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CYCLES/MOPEDS/
SCOOTERS
7360







SCOOTER SALE
Quality Name brands
50-300cc
MAKE US AN OFFER!
BOOTY SCOOTERS
941-474-6550

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CYCLES/MOPEDS/
SCOOTERS
7360


SCOOTER 2005 Omni-omx600 ,
black, 49.5 cc, 2229 miles Great
cond. Storage cover,
$600. 941-474-9568

SCOOTER, 3 wheel electric,
like new, 1/2 price, $550.
941-456-2907

SCHWINN EL. SCOOTERS (2)
$600 Obo, 1992 Tomos Moped
$600 Obo, SUNL 180cc $1500
Obo, Mini-chopper, $300 Obo
All Al! 941-662-7409 662-7410


CYCLES/MOPEDS/
SCOOTERS1
7360


VINTAGE SUZUKI 80 DIRTBIKE
PROJECT. ALL PARTS ARE
THERE. $150 941-286-5275
| Classified = Results

|ATV
7365


2003 YAMAHA BEAR TRACKER
Red, Looks like new. New carb.
$1600. (941)-769-1166


ATV
L ^ 7365


2004 SUZUKI 400 QUAD Low
hrs, stock, great cond. $2500.
(941)-766-0082

50cc Midwest 4 wheeler, Needs
some work. $50.
**SOLD**

YAMAHA BLASTERS (2) both
2004 w after market parts/tires,
1-$1000 obo or 1-low hrs, great
cond. $2000 obo; sold sold sold
sold sold


I CAMPERS/
TRAVEL TRAILERS
7370


WANTED
* Motorhomes & Campers *
* We'll sell it! FREE *
* Skip Eppers RV's *
941-639-6969 Punta Gorda

CASH FOR Travel Trailer,
Motor Home, Pop Up Camper
or Boat. Will pick up.
(832)-978-1032
Need Cash?
Have A Garage Sale!


TRAVEL TRAILERS
7370


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


MOBILE RV Repairs
All appl, awnings,leaks & etc.
RV Transports (941)-625-5386


SUNCOAST BOATING


BOATS-POWERED
vaz 7330


"SAVE DOLPHINS"
Donate your Boat or Auto to
support Clearwater Marine
Aquarium's marine life
rescue work. Tax Deductible.
1-877-5Dolphin.

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HURRY LIMITED
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RUN IT UNTIL IT SELLS!!
Selling your boat for
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For ONLY $49. we will run a
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a 1 1/2" x 2 1/4" BOATER'S
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UNTIL YOUR BOAT SELLS!!
ADD a Black & White photo to
your classified ad for
ONLY $10.00 during this
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Selling your boat for
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For ONLY $89. we will run a
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INCLUDING a Black & White
photo of your boat,
AND on our website AND a
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BARGAINS AD with a
COLOR Photo to appear in
Thursday's Waterline
UNTIL YOUR BOAT SELLS!!
This is a limited time promotion,
so HURRY and
SELL YOUR BOAT!!
Call the Sun at
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and ask about our
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BOATS-POWERED BOATS-POWERED BOATS-POWERED BOATS-POWERED OUTBOARD/
7330 L 7330 L 7330 7330 MARINE ENGINES
Z LZELZ LZ7334


17' BAYLINER, 70hp Evinrude,
Galv. trailer. New bimini, seats,
deck, more. Best offer over
$2,000. 941-580-2333






17' MAKO w/tower/cont.
up/down. 130 Johnson. Perfect
beach, tarpon and flats boat.
$8,500, OBO. 941-697-1148


cuddy cabin, 3.0 liter, 135HP
Mercruiser I/O w/trailer,, fish find-
er. $3500 obo. 941-204-3906.
20' BAYLINER 5.1 L V8, w/trail-
er, am/fm cd player, great cond.
like new. $9,950 941-629-1280






20' FIBERGLASS DECK BOAT
350 I/O Too much to list. Asking
$3,250. 941-979-9081.


17' SEA OX 1999 Yamaha,
90HP (Motor like new!)
$3,350 includes trailer.
SOLD SOLD
17' YAMAHA, 220 EXCITER 20' GLASTRON GX205 bowrider,
1997, new seats, top, & cover, '04, Volvo 280HP 5.7Gi, 1 owner.
Boat runs excellent. Includes trail- Fast! $16,500 941-209-4306
er $4,200 obo 941-223-0055 www.sunvilla.net/glastron.htm


2001, clean, many options, CG
equip. very well maint, low hrs.
must see. $6,200 or reas. offer.
941-505-4081
18' -2003 POLAR Fishmaster
90" beam. Flats & Bay boat.
90HP Merc, alum trailer, FF,
Live well & trolling motor.
AS NEW COND. $6950/OBO
941-830-2415
18' SEA STRIKE 115 Yamaha,
Cc, aluminum trailer, biminy &
extras. $3,500 SOLD


Mercury zonp motor & trailer.
Bimini top. Won't capsize or
get a hole! It screams! All
fiberglass. $3,100. 639-8191


1.5, 'uj, I UJVE vii I.,r i L.. I raOi,
2006 25HP Electric start Yamaha,
casting deck, 25 MPH cruise
$2,900 obo **SOLD 1ST DAY**


14 rom IAunrI ruAiFLUUntoo
boat, 2005, 25 HP Tohatsu, bimi-
ni top, cover, electric start, exc
cond. $8,200 941-698-2430
14' GAMEFISHER, casting
deck, umb. top, 25hp Johnson,
trolling motor, trailer & more.
$2,000. 941-313-8734






14' PLAYBOY PONTOON with
electric motor and trailer. Exc.
shape. $4500. 941-766-8837
16' CAROLINA SKIFF 25HP
Mercury, electric start, 55 lb.
Thrust trolling motor. Push pole,
galv. trailer. $3800, OBO
941-475-3311
16' CAROLINA SKIFF 25hp
stroke Suzuki with trailer.
$5495. 941-391-6638






16'-1997 Aluminum Pro Avenger
Bass boat & '08 Alum. Continen-
tal trailer. Mercury 40HP 2 stroke
eng. $3500. 941-697-3809
17' AQUASPORT CC 1998,
90HP JOHNSON, TRAILER,
FF, AM/FM, BIMINI, LIKE NEW
GARAGE KEPT! $6950/OBO
(941)-716-6792
17' MAKO 90HP Evinrude 743
Hrs, DF/FF Dual batteries, Bimini
top $4,500 OBO. 941-639-8322


23' 2005 GOUSE BUILT 225 33' EGG HARBOR T Cat. 3116
4 stroke Yamaha-150 hrs., trailer, diesels.Totally remodeled/retrofitted
folding tower, garage kept. exc. in 2002. $119,900 941-575-8784
cond. $65K obo. 941-429-6438
1m_1


23' CHAPARRAL 2000, 235
SSI, 5.7L Volvo I/O. Dry stored,
serviced $19,950 941-493-8795


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23' WELLCRAFT 232 Fisher-
man, 150 Yamaha 4 stroke, VHF,
Fish finder, Head, Trim Tabs, Cov-
ered Storage. Senior Owned.
Super cond. Incl. all equip.
$24,850. 941-445-0700


Boat, 160 hrs, Bimini top, Bravo
20' SUNBIRD 1997, 115 John- III, GPS, VHF Radio, DF, Potty,
son, bimini, DF, lift kept, very good Lift Kept, Excellent Condition,
cond $5,200 941-423-8655 $18,500 Call 941 347-8300


20' WELLCRAFT 1981, 150
ProV Yamaha, FF, Loran,
Radio, Many extras. Runs /looks
ood. READY FOR FISHING!
3500. (941)-423-5655 or
Cell phone 815-603-2104

QUALITY USED BOATS I
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18' SEARAY 3.0 liter eng, _
fishfinder, GPS. Comes w/trailer.
$7,995 941-266-6368


21' WELLCRAFT EXCALIBUR
210 Sport, 2002, 4.3L Volvo,
L3 215 hrs, $10,750. 941-423-9549

18' CROWNLINE, 2004 only 50
hrs. full canvas, trl. Inside storage
also avail. $9,995 ***SOLD!***


Evinrude, T-Top, Garmin
440S, GPS, FF, VHF, AM/FM
/CD, Tbag, w/ 05 Alum trlr.
$9,900/obo 941-321-1873


22' 2001 SHAMROCK, 5.7 320
HP Sea Max, 305 hrs, Exc. Cond!
$25,500 941-979-2001






22' CELEBRITY Open Bow, 286
hrs. 300hp. Very clean boat.
$6,000. 941-661-9793


24' PARTI KRAFT 1996 Pon-
toon, 90hp Johnson & trailer.
$5,995. 941-621-2197


2UUU, ivi Do.UL I/U, r, rr, lull
canvas, many extras, great cond,
$22,800 941-697-7888


i992, 454 Cobra, 4UU+ nrs,
$9,995. obo 618-781-9514


HP Merc. Optimax SW low hrs SS
props full head RayNav C-120 VHF
Exc cond. $39,500 941-697-9254


z/I MIvYLUK/F- I UUAL station,
fully rigged, twin Johnson
O/b's. + Many extras
Alum triple axel trailer
$42,000 941-575-7589


150 HP Yamaha 2 Stroke.
GPS, Fish Finder, Live Well.
$8750 OBO 941-400-7132


19' CAPE HORN, 150 Merc.,
Flats Jack, Bimini, Downriggers &
Trailer. $7500. 941-475-3311


I Iv, vvi_.,w I UU/ u opuI TlIIaII,
Yamaha 115 HP, 200 hrs, alum
trailer $17,900 603-627-3727


22' HYDROSPORT VECTOR
Dual console, 200hp Honda
stroke w/ only 100/hrs.
2 Marine radios, Lorance
GPS, SS/canvas Radar arch.
includes alum trailer w/
Brand new spare & barring.
Lots of amenities. $17,500.
Illness forces sale.
(or else I'd keep it!)
941-698-0779


DANCER, 5.7 Mercruiser, dual
prop, full canvas, extras. Great
cond! $20,900 941-240-5432


Sunbridge, 7.4 Merc 310hp, 140
22'5 GRADY WHITE, 1997, 225 Hrs., AC, SS Props, Head, Galley,
HP Yamaha. Too many extras! Full Canvas, Cov. Lift. Looks, runs
$19,250 941-268-5376 new!! $24,800. **SOLD**


CaDbln. 35U unevrolet. I nis Doal
has been refurbished. Looks and 23' 1" MAKO, Chesapeake Bay 29' SILVERTON 1986 twin 4.3
runs great. $6800. or best rea- used. Never touched Florida IB, 2ft draft, GPS, VHF, compass,
sonable offer.941-270-7321. waters. $13,500. 443-994-5590 stereo $9900 941-766-1828


38' BAYLINER. MY. Twinl75 HP
Diesel, low hrs. 8kw generator.
$39,000. 941-916-1759
9' INFLATABLE BOAT 2001, in
nice cond. 4 man, solid
floor/transom. $550. 1090 Lee
St. Englewood. (231)-238-8325
CENTER CONSOLE 19' Sea-
hawk trailerneeds a little love
$499, OBO 941-232-6655
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-
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Port Charlotte (941) 883-5555
www.CharlotteMarine.com
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IN BOATER'S
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IN WATERLINE
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SAILBOATS



16' MELGES, alum mast, boom,
rudder, & 2 retractible keels, 2
Zenda sails, shallow draft, on
trailer, $750 941-474-2575
22' O'DAY WEEKENDER very
good cond. 9.9 elec start OB
$1,900 941-650-3102


draft, head, 5 sails, propane
stove, Bimini, 3 batteries, new
interior, loaded, grill, solar pan-
els, ready to sail. $7,000
941-276-0886
L, .


i.I .m/ l ..Lt imp vu, Vi 0,
VHF, EPRB, solar chrgr + 115V
converter. $4,999.941-505-2076
28' 1982 LANCER, I/O, wheel,
2 rm. cabin, beds, water sys.
$3900. OBO sold sold sold.....

| MISC. BOATS



15 FT V hull boat newly painted
great shape. Must sell. $495
941-697-4565
16' LOWE 25HP Evinrude
Antique, bimini, new galvanized
trailer $1,600. 941-625-7678
8' WALKER BAY DINGY ROW
MOTOR OR SAIL $350 941-
505-7485
9.6' DINGY, 2001 Sea Eagle,
1000 Ib cap, weaver davits, bow
storage bag. $750 941-268-5046

I OUTBOARD/
MARINE ENGINES
7334

15 HP EVINRUDE outboard
$399. (941)-639-1677
6 HP JOHNSON F/N/R FRESH
WATER ONLY LIKE NEW $500
941 475 1665
6HP MERCURY 2 Stroke with
fuel tank. Used 25 hrs $900.
941-650-7703
70HP w/ rebuilt power head
excellent shape $1800.
(941)-637-0283


9.9 HP EVINRUDE outboard
$199. (941)-639-1677
9.9HP MERCURY EZ Electric
start. Short shaft, $900. (941)-
639-4433
9.9HP MERCURY OUTBOARD
4 Stroke, Never used, Long shaft,
$1100. (941)-624-0977
GUAGE, NEW GAUGE JOHNSON
SYSTEM CHECK PD $100. SELL
$25. 941-268-9029
Minnkota Saltwater 12v TRolling
motor, TR, MT. $150 941-833-
4383
OUTBOARD MOTOR, 2006
Honda 5 HP 4 stroke, 3.2 gal fuel
tank, $1100 941-268-5046
RENAULT RC8D
Icyl marine diesel. Complete.
$650. 941-429-9439
TROLLING MOTOR, Bow Mount,
24 volt Minnkota, $200/obo
941-698-7554

CHARTER/RENTALS



YACHT CHARTERS 34' Mainship
Captain Dennis 941-769-7766
dennispuntagorda@aol.com

BOAT STORAGE/
DOCKING



DEEP WATER BOAT SLIPS
Englewood 25-60' $9FT/MO.
941-270-1449
FREE* BOAT STORAGE! CallI
Randi for details 941-485-33881
SANDPIPER KEY YACHT Club
slip, Englewood. $15,000. 269-
420-9010, nights 941- 474-5317

MARINE SUPPLY
& EQUIP.



ANCHOR 200LB good mooring
$50 941-473-2424
BACKSTAY ADJUSTER Stain-
less wheel. Range 15" to 21.5",
1/2" pin $300 941-875-3244
CHARTPLOTTER RAYMARINE
L760 includes antenna & wiring.
$350 941-697-9976
CONSIGNMENT Boating Supplies
& Nautical Decor. Mariners Trading
Co. 1035 Elizabeth St. PG Behind
West Marine 941-639-1340
FISH FIGHTING chair pom-
panette fighting chair w/base exc
$225 828-712-2703
FLOATING DOCK Hydoport for
waverunner/jet ski, excellent con-
dition. $350 **SOLD**

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941-809-0473


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941697.5721


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15 yrs. Experience
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941-237-1823


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941-468-2660
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941-916-2107
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Trailer Center
941460-9700


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Londacaping a
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625-6244
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* Removal
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941-505 -147


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SERVICE
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TRAVEL TRAILER 2010 34'1
PREMIER $15,900
847-769-6886

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7380

2000 CLASSA GB exc. cond.
33', w/tow dolly/sur. brks.
full paint,$28,000 941-624-3027


hA, /_ LII\ IneW. GlenridLUt, IIeW
tires.$21,500. (941)-423-7771
28' COBRA, Class C new
motor & brakes, generator,
Too many new items to list.
Clean Must See! $6800
sold sold sold!
BodyOServiceOParts
40 Service Bays
Good Service/Fair Prices
RV World Inc of Nokomis
2110US41- Nokomis
941-966-2182
FALL CLEARANCE
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Financing Available
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2110 US 41, Nokomis
941-966-2182


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The photos will be published on December 19th in the
Sun Newspapers and the Venice Gondolier.
All Prizes will be judged by members of The Classified and Telemarketing Teams.
(Winners will be announced on December 30th.)
To publish your pet's picture in the paper, please send the photo of your pet (horizontal
shot), the $25 ad cost and your entry form. If you would like the photo returned, please include
a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Deadline to enter is Noon, Mon., December 14th.


ENTRY FORM
Or Drop at: North Port Sun
13487 Tamiami Trail
North Port, FL 34287
Attn: Jill DiBenedetto
Submitted by:
Address:


Phone: Pet's Name
Pet's Owner(s):
Caption:


I Credit Card #
E Check Enclosed
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Send to: North Port Sun
Attn: Jill DiBenedetto
13487 Tamiami Trail
North Port, FL 34287
Or email: jilld@sunnewspapers.net
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purchase
necessary
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contest
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(with
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PRIZES


I st Prize
$45.00 Publix
Gift Card

2nd Prize
$30.00 Publix
Gift Card

3rd Prize
$15.00 Publix
Gift Card

DEADLINE:
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On December 25th a special page of the Sun Newspapers
V will be devoted to pictures of area babies who are
celebrating their first Christmas. This special page will also run
S in the Venice Gondolier Sun on December 23rd. You may
purchase a spot for only $25.00. Please send us a photo of
S your baby, with your check or credit card number, to the
JR -"' address below, before noon December 16th to include your
BE,, i ian,- child on this special Keepsake Page.
Birlli, LI-a31
Par.tai' .:., Gra..irar,.j.ar-i,' r-an If you'd like the photo returned, please include
a self-addressed stamped envelope.

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Duck into Branson.
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'Englewood Lives' helps
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Theater Review ............. .10
'A Christmas Carol' sways the palm.
Theater Review ............ .10
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Theater Review .............. 10
Venice Symphony celebrates new
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A gift guide to musical boxed sets.
Nightwatch ............... 14
Area bars and restaurants.
Around Town .............. .15
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Paul Evans at Lakewood Ranch
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What's opening this week.
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So many choices

so little time
Christmas comes earlier each year. Not only did the
first sales begin in July but it seems that there are
more things to do this season.
As this column as completed I had seen two versions of
"A Chrsitmas Carol", was looking forward to Venice The-
atre's production and also anticipating a fun evening at the
Sarasota Golden Apple's holiday show, "Sister's Christmas
Catechism." I am not even Catholic but so enjoyed that
theater's "Late Nite Catechism Class, that I am quite ready
for another dose of the sister. For tickets, call the dinner
theater at 941-366-5454.
Holidays at the Crosley has come and gone and "A
Country Christmas Carol" at The Players in Sarasota is only
there until Dec. 13. Call 941-365-2494 for tickets.
And I have yet to squeeze in a trip to Walt Disney World to
see the Candlelight Processional at Epcot and/or the
Osborn Family Lights at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
At least I have until the 19th to see Santa Jaws at Mote
Aquarium on Ken Thomson Parkway in Sarasota. And while
there I can visit the turtle hospital and see how its patients
are doing. That is a little present I give as often as I can,
Christmas or not.
Dec. 16-23, Dickens at the Crosley, One Seagate Drive or
8374 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, offers the chance to
enjoy still more Dickens in preparation for the Sounds of
Christmas at the Historic Asolo Theatre in Sarasota, Dec.
18-20. Call 941-360-7399. Happy holidays.


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medication errors like the one that hurt his
newborn twins in 2007. The National Alert
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send e-mail alerts to medical professionals
when a serious or potentially serious error
happens in giving medication.
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Home for the holidays at Historic Spanish Point


BY KIM COOL
FEATURES EDITOR
Through Jan. 2, dressed in its
holiday finery, Historic Spanish
Point welcomes visitors to
explore Heritage Holidays.
Special events occurring during
December include Family Water Day
from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.
Visitors may take sailboat rides
aboard reproduction wooden boats and
to fish in Little Sarasota Bay, which
rings Spanish Point.
Dec. 16, enjoy a Sunset Stroll with
live music by Palm Strings of Venice.
Tickets are $8 per person for non-
members or $4 for those accompanying
members. There will be holiday treats
and a chance to see the historic homes
decorated for the holidays.
From 9 a.m.to noon on Dec 19,
bring your dogs for a brisk walk and a
photo with Santa Paws and Mrs. Paws
Day Off from School Camp will be
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 21 23 and
Dec. 28 30.
From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 31, enjoy
a family-style New Year's Eve celebra-
tion.
Listed on the National Register of
Historic Places, Spanish Point is more
than the former winter home property
of Bertha Palmer who once owned
most of what is today known as
Sarasota and Manatee counties.
The widow of Potter Palmer who built
the Palmer House Hotel in Chicago,
was a mover and shaker in her own
right. The international socialite who
associated with royalty and served on
the Board of Lady Managers for
Chicago's World's Columbian Exposi-
tion, made Sarasota a vacation desti-
nation for her wealthy friends.
The year 2010 was officially
designated the Year of Bertha Palmer
by Sarasota County and City
commissioners.
Palmer's house was removed in the
mid-1960s, Spanish Point spokesman
Laura Dean said. Her former pergola
and rose garden is often used for
weddings. Still remaining is a rare
historical site which includes a burial
mound dating to 300-1000 A.D.;
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1926; a shell midden at least 1,000
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life in ancient middens holding bones of
the earliest people and also items
relating to their lives. Palmer died in
1918 in Florida and is buried next to
her husband at Graceland Cemetery in
Chicago. Her heirs donated the proper-
ty to the Gulf Coast Heritage Associa-
tion, which oversees the site.
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In it's 49th season Charlotte Players is presenting "Happy Holidays," a musical
variety show, directed by Kenneth Crisp on stage at the Charlotte County Cultural
Center Theatre. Emceed by Molly Parkes and Scott Holcomb the show features a
chorus of local talent, a Kids chorus and a few special guest including Mrs. and
Santa Claus. Terry Cobb, Paul Dickson and Randy Mennella laugh it up during one
of their Christmas songs. The show continue thru Saturday at the Cultural Center
Theater, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte. Fr reservations call 941-625-4175 ext. 220
or purchase tickets online at www.charlotteplayers.org or at the door.


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PROVIDED BY THE NORTH PORT The evening will also feature,
CONCERT BAND among other selections including "A
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Port Concert Band will son's "A Trumpeter's Lullaby,"
be joined by Jim "Winter Wonderland,"
Syoen, well known South "Jingle Bells Forever,"
West Florida television "Sleigh Ride," "Christ-
weatherman, who is mas A la Big Band"
known for his humor and and conclude with a
tuba playing ability. Jim sing along of "White
will be featured on several Christmas."
numbers including "Santa Ai Tickets are $8 for
The Symphony," "A Dixie Land adults and $4 for students.
Bash" and "Hello Dolly," as the Box office hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
band presents a yuletide gift for Monday through Friday. For more
the entire family. information, call 941-426-8479 or
He will also narrate a new 866-406-7722. The North Port
arrangement of '"T'was The Night Performing Arts Center is located at
Before Christmas. 6400 W. Price Blvd., North Port.


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BY KIM COOL donation of $6 per person, which
FEATURES EDITOR helps defray the rental of the facility
embers of the Sarasota Folk and expenses of the musicians. Also
Club invite folk fans to a requested is dessert for this annual
holiday concert at 7 p.m. on event has become known as a potluck
Dec. 14, at the Sarasota Sailing dessert party, Bring your favorite
Squadron on City Island. cookies, brownies or other dessert
Hosted by Mindy Simmons and treat.
Ishmael Katz, the annual event will Wear appropriate clothing as
feature performers Elaine Silver, Bill evenings can be chilly in the open-air
Schustik, Ishmael Katz, Carl Wade & pavilion which is so close to the water.
Barbara Shaffer ("Something Spe- In case of rain, the concert will move
cial"), Gail Keel & Brian Brown ("Irish into the Sailing Squadron Clubhouse.
Cream") and Mindy, Carolyn and Bring chairs for your group.
Annie ("Hot Pockets"). They will The Sarasota Sailing Squadron is at
entertain with seasonal music honor- 1717 Ken Thompson Parkway, on City
ing Christmas and Hanukkah, all sung Island, Sarasota.
in the tradition of folk music. For information, visit
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Town Center offers shuttle,
gift tree
The Port Charlotte Town Center, 1441
Tamiami Trail, will offer shoppers shuttle rides from
any of the mall entrances to their cars from noon
to 5 p.m. through Dec. 19. Each Saturday, repre-
sentatives from the local Special Olympics chapter
will be on hand, offering shuttle service for shoppers.
Rides are free, but tips are encouraged. Proceeds benefit the
Special Olympics of Charlotte County.
Representatives from The Salvation Army will be hand with red kettles and
ringing bells to help collect donations for people in need throughout the holi-
days. In addition, The Salvation Army's "Angel Tree" will give shoppers the
opportunity to brighten up a child's holiday. Adorned with ornaments, which
include a child's, gender, age and request for a special gift, shoppers can visit
the tree to select an ornament and fulfill the wishes of a young child. The "Angel
Tree" is located at Guest Services at Port Charlotte Town Center.
Shoppers also may donate a new, unwrapped toy to benefit the Toys for Tots
program until Dec. 20. Representatives from Toys for Tots will be on hand to
educate the community on the services of the organization and register families
in need to receive assistance from the organization this holiday season. For
more information, call Emily Narchus at 941-624-4833 or visit www.simon.com.


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FEATURES EDITOR
Riding the ducks is a fun way to
see a tourist mecca such as
Branson, Mo.
Audrey Blackwell and I did that a
few months ago on our visit to Bran-
son, the entertainment capital of the
Midwest.
Without a ride on the duck or use of
a rental car while visiting Branson,
one could too easily assume that
"everything there is to see" is on
Highway 76. One would be wrong.
While there are plenty of things to
do, see and eat along that highway,
the town has two other major high-
ways with attractions, its historic
section and the Branson Belle paddle-
wheel showboat and its land-based
neighbor, Silver Dollar City.
Aboard a duck, equipped with a
yellow quaker whistle, visitors get a
great overview of the area and, while
quacking at the other ducks on the
road, have a zany good time. Rides
last 60-70 minutes.
The "duck dock" is at 2320 W. Hwy
76. From there, riders travel on dry
land through the town's entertainment
district, while the driver points out the
highlights and shares some history.
The Baldknobber Review is 50 years
old this year we learned.
With a name as wacky as the shows
presented in the old Baldknobber
Theatre, that review is credited with
starting the process that in the
ensuing years made Branson what it
is today sort of a country-western-
flavored Las Vegas without the
gambling.
Branson also is the center of the
military reunion universe. Wherever
you go, you will see retired military
men and women, sporting insignia
hats. You always see them on the
ducks, for these vehicles were and
are important for the military.
The ride includes a tour up into the
hills to see old military vehicles as
well as a panoramic view of the
nearby lakes, one of which is the next
part of the adventure.
As soon as the duck leaves the road
and enters the water of Taneycomo
Lake, passengers can appreciate
what these vehicles can do. A bonus


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is the opportunity to take photos of
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Imagine seeing Christmas lights
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man who invented the light bulb.
Visit Fort Myers' Edison and
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From Dec. 11 through Jan. 2, the
20-acre historic site will sparkle
nightly from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The homes, lab and Banyan Cafe
also will be open.
Homes will sparkle more than
usual because of the recently
completed restoration project in
both houses. Historically inspired
decorations include handmade and
natural decorations on trees,
garlands and wreaths, both inside
and outside.
Orchids and other blooming
plants throughout the gardens add
to the festive look. The Children's
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trees decorated with ornaments
handmade by Lee County
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one can see the stockings are hung by
the chimney with care.
their work within the Edison
Caretaker's House. There also
will be book signing and night-
ly entertainment by local school
and community groups.
The estates are at 2350
McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers.
Evening admission for this event
is $15 per person for adults and
$1 for children 6-12. Daytime
hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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'Englewood Lives" helps author keep her promise


BY KIM COOL
FEATURES EDITOR
Englewood historian Diana
Doane Harris has written
about Englewood for more
than 16 years. Finally, she put it all
together in "Englewood Lives," edited
by Jams M. Abraham and published
by Shipwreck House Press.
Within the books pages readers can
learn how El Jobean got its unusual
name and that one of the children of
French artist Paul Gauguin, is buried
in the Lemon Bay Cemetery on
Begonia, one of the lanes within the


last resting place for many of
the early settlers of the area.
Dedicated to L.A. Ainger,
who also had a passion for
preserving the town's
history, "Englewood Lives"
contains some interest-
ing time lines that
primarily relates
important to Engle-
wood, such as "1887-
Land division splits Manatee
County, leaving the soon-to-be Engle-
wood area in two counties: Manatee
and DeSoto counties." Later in the


book, these timelines occasionally
include such national happenings as
1929's stock market crash.
Learn about tarpon
fishing, outdoor dancing
on minuscule dance floors
and what gave Englewood
its "off the beaten path"
status. Many of the stories are
personal accounts by residents
who shared their stories of the
impact of prohibition and the
depression on the area. Names
and places mentioned include many
that impacted more than just Engle-


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also be on bookshelves beyond the
city limits of Englewood.
"Englewood Lives," by Diana Doane
Harris, pub. 2008, Shipwreck House
Press, ISBN978-0981601021, $25,
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The Charlotte Players will present an original
musical variety, "Happy
Holidays." The
musical ncom-
passes traditionaI
and modern
holiday-themed songs
and music performed live. The show will
be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through
Saturday in the theater at the Cultural
Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron
St., Port Charlotte. The Charlotte Players
also will be hold a drawing for a Genve, 18K
gold, quartz woman's wristwatch, donate acv
Dunkin's Diamonds. Proceeds from the drawing will go to
the Charlotte Players Scholarship fund. Each year, Charlotte Players offer
graduating Charlotte County high school seniors, who intend to pursue a
performing arts degree, the opportunity to apply for a college scholarship.
Tickets cost $15 each for adults and $8 each for students, and are available
for purchase online at www.charlotteplayers.org or at the theater's box office.
Group rates are available upon request. For more information, call
941-255-1022 or visit charlotteplayers@comcast.net. For box office information,
call 941-625-4175.this event. This event is free and the public is invited to
attend. Contact 941-629-3640 or e-mail prspence@comcast.net for more
information.

Christmas Parade
The El Jobean Community League will hold its annual Christmas Parade
from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the El Jobean Park, 4333 Kerrigan Circle, off
State Road 776. The park will be set up with displays, information tables,
vendors, craft tables, and a Christmas Card Lane (entries must be in place by
8:30 a.m.) Parade participants will assemble at 9 a.m. at River Beach Road
and the El Jobean Fishing Pier. The Parade will step off promptly at 10 a.m.
Tables and chairs for displays must be supplied by individuals or by the
organizations setting up. Reservations are now being accepted for this event.
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Three tents will soon fill the property at 851 Venetia Bay Blvd. Venice, where Cirquesa
Dreamquest returns for a second season, Jan. 7-10 and 13-18.


BY KIM COOL
FEATURES EDITOR
N oe and Ivan Espana are bringing
their Cirquesa Dreamquest
circus back to Venice for the
second year.
Paying homage to Dessi Espana who
died in a tragic fall while performing with
the Ringling Brothers & Barnum and
Bailey Circus in 2004, Ivan and Zoe
Espana and their family present the
story of a young boy on a quest of self
discovery.
As he and the audience watch tum-
blers and acrobats and a man balancing
on more and more round tubes or
walking and even running back and forth
on a Skywheel as it rotates at increasing
speed, mysteries unfold.
The 1000-seat performance tent plus
two others for the performers will soon
rise on the lot at 851 Venetia Bay Blvd.,
just off U.S. 41 north of the Bypass and
close to the Hatchett Creek or North
bridge.


Unlike the three-ring circus that left
Venice in 1992 after some 32 years at
the old circus arena, this is a one-ring
tent show. It is more like the classic
circuses of old, many of which still travel
the world today. There are no bad seats.
Everyone is within just a few rows of the
single ring, which is washed with bright
lights and filled with daring performers
mesmerizing the audience with their
diverse acts. In another tent, viewers will
find refreshments before the show and
during intermission.
The circus will play Jan. 7-10 and
Jan. 13-18. Tickets are $13 per person
for general admission and $27 per
person for reserved seats at ringside.
Children 2 and under are admitted free.
For tickets or information, visit
www.cirquesa.com or call 800-625-7220.
The on-site box office opens Dec. 28. A
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FEATURES EDITOR
The Broadway Palm
Dinner Theatre's
Christmas present to
SW Florida is the musical version of
Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol"
that ran for 10 years at the Theatre at
Madison Square Garden in New York.
With music by Alan Menken ("Beauty
and the Beast" and "Little Mermaid"),
the tale of crotchety Ebenezer Scrooge
and his fellow Condoners circa 1843
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literally come into the audience during
some of the beautifully staged num-
bers.
Directed by Brian Enzman, this
production proves why the show had
such legs in New York where the
players could have been no better than
James France who makes his debut as
Scrooge at Fort Myers. Spencer Saso
and Cody Vagle alternate in the role of
Tiny Tim, bringing voices good enough
for the Vienna Boys Choir to the Palm's
main stage.
Kerry Lambert, the show's choreogra-


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musical numbers including a
May pole tree decorating
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Christmas Present in the Broadway Palm DinnerTheatre
century costumes, sound production of Charles A. Dickens, "A Christmas Carol,
design by Chris McCleary through Dec. 26.
and JR s orchestrations to go Tickets are $27-$53 per person for
with Loren Strickland's musical direc- adults and $21 for children ages 12 and
tion, this holiday gift has no need for a under. The Broadway Palm Dinner
big red bow. It is a delightfully wrapped Theatre is at 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort
present just the way it is. Plays through Myers, 33907. Visit www.Broadway-
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Venice Symphony celebrates new

conductor and new season


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BY KIM COOL
FEATURES EDITOR


Si stunning sets, music
that makes you want
to sing along, and an
exceptionally strong cast are part of
the charm of "A County Christmas
Carol" at The Players in Sarasota. No
wonder "Carol" was extended to Dec.
20.
The setting is Marley County, USA,
circa 1954. Old Eb Scrooge (Doug
Nelson) pretty much owns the town.
Lavinia (Phyllis Banks) owns the hotel
where Scrooge lives but is about to
lose it to Scrooge's bank where
Bobbie Jo Cratchit (Jennifer Baker)
works as a bookkeeper, barely
supporting her children Tim (Brandon
Reid) and Jane (Channing Weir).
Perfectly directed by Jeffery Kin, this
"Carol" brings tears, smiles and
laughter. With a voice like Baker's
available, a female Cratchit was a
natural and makes this show even
better. Why is she not a recording
artist?
Nelson is right on as the mean old
Scrooge who changes his ways after
his nighttime visits from the Ghosts of
Christmas Past, Present and Future.
Great staging, sets and theatrical
effects embellish the visits.
Betty Comora is a stunning Ghost of
Christmas Past and later on, as the
key participant in a washboard band
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Carrying the story along are Chip


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Jennifer Baker, Chip Fisher and the cast
square dance in "A Country Christmas
Carol" at The Players until Dec. 20.

Fisher as Dwight Scrooge and Mike
Phelan as Charley. Fisher doubles as
Young Eb and Phelan also portrays
the train conductor, Delbert Kincaid
and is a member of the show's strong
ensemble.
Bobby Brader is the show's musical
director, with John Short on fiddle and
John C. Reynolds on guitar and banjo.
Cynthia Howe Ashford is the choreog-
rapher and Jared Walker the costume
designer. Set design Matthew Nitsch
and scenic artist John C. Reynolds
spared nothing to create a set that
literally spins from one scene to the
next as the story progresses.
Don't miss the display of paintings
by Joseph Melancon, Marian and
Cecile Moran in the lobby.
The Players is at 838 North Tamiami Trail,
Sarasota. For tickets, call 941-365-2494 or
visit www.theplayers.org.


BY KIM COOL
FEATURES EDITOR


S e enneth Bowermeister
has select-
ed several
holiday favorites for his
debut appearance as the
conductor of the Venice
Symphony, Dec. 18 and 19
Always a sell-out, the
three holiday concerts will
feature Irving Berlin's r ,i
"White Christmas," Victor
Herbert's "March of the
Toys," "Polynaise from
Christmas Eve" by Bowern
Rimsky-Korsakov and
Festive Sounds of
Hanukah by Holcomb. There is a
matinee at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19
and evening concerts at 8 p.m. Friday
and Saturday.
Each concert also will include
excerpts from the Nutcracker Suite by
Tchaikovsky and a Christmas carol
sing-a-long.
Bowermeister was selected as the
symphony's conductor from four
finalists, beginning his association with
the symphony June 1. He served for
several years as conductor of the
Florida West Coast Youth Symphony


and has been a guest conductor for
the Sarasota Orchestra, which was
known formerly as the Florida West
Symphony. Bowermeister
was Pine View School's
Ot orchestra director for 30
years, retiring in 2000. The
well-rounded violinist-
conductor also conducts
the Sarasota Pops Orches-
tra.
Bowermeister graduated
from New College, the
Honors College of the
State of Florida. He
"eister studied with Hungarian
violinist Kato Havas and
uses the Havas method with his own
students of violin.
Local dentist Scott Thompson is the
sponsor of the holiday concerts. All
performances are at the Church of the
Nazarene, 1535 E. Venice Ave.,
Venice. The church is midway between
Jacaranda Boulevard (Exit 193 of
Interstate 75) and U.S. 41 Bypass.
For reservations and information call
Jean Peters at 941-488-1010.
Information provided from Venice
Symphony and archives of the Venice
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DIVA AND

THE ITALIAN GUY

CHRISTMAS SHOW
7 30 p m Dec 11. Dec 12 2 p.m. Dec. 13.
Lemcron Bay Piayhou-ze. 96 W Dearborn St., Englewood. 941-475-6756.


CHARLOTTE CHORALE
The Charlolle Chorale ,ipen 1. 21st season at
7 0 pm r'n Dec, 11 al Ihe Center lor Performing
Ari and Education 71-1 Carmalia St., Punta
G.:.rd:Ia Thi- k,,k-off to Ihe Chriimas season will /
.eaLure Mark Have.., newesi work Gloria%o and the
special guest arhisls. The King- Brass, performing a
variely of inspiralti:nal selei:in'i
The annual aul:dienre sing-al:.ong or:,f Christmas carols will round out the
pro.:iram 941-204-"133 or www charlottechorale.net.


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4 H C-lan k Woi lto perform at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 December
19 al Lemon Bay Playhouse. Howi is a singer with a
me---age HankWoji blends folk, country, bluegrass and
rock iniluences into his music as he addresses many of
the hil-LIur,:,,n issues of our time. He is an astute writer and
an engaging -inger whose commentaries remind one of the music
.:.I Pete Seeger Bob Dylan. and J.oan Baez. Tickets are $16 and are available
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(Through Dec. 26)
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers.
239-278-4422.

'THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM
COUNTY SPELLING BEE'
(Through Jan. 15.)
Florida Studio Theatre
Keating Theatre
1241 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota.
941-366-9000.

'HAPPY HOLIDAY'S
Charlotte Players
(Through Dec. 12.)
The Charlotte Players ring in the
Holiday Season with an original
musical extravaganza. This show will
feature some of Charlotte County's
favorite performers, as well as
featured guests.
Cultural Center of Charlotte County
2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte.
941-625-4175 ext. 220 or www.char-
lotteplayers.org.

'THE PERFUME SHOP'
(Through April 1.)
This bubbly, whimsical romantic
comedy is the perfect thing to warm
up your winter. Two bickering co-
workers unknowingly exchange love
letters as anonymous pen pals. It's
one of the world's most beloved
stories; come fall in love with it all
over again.
Asolo Repertory Theatre
5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
941-351-8000.

BRENDA LEE PECK
5 p.m. 7 p.m. Dec .10.
Fishermen's Village
Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda.

SARASOTA ORCHESTRA
'In Moonlight'
Dec. 10.
Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center
709 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
941-953-3434.

CHARLOTTE CHORALE
"Gloria"
7:30 p.m. Dec. 11.
Center for Performing Arts and
Education
701 Carmalita St., Punta Gorda.
941-204-0033 or www.charlotte-
chorale.net.

'LIFE OF GALILEO'
Dec. 11 Feb. 17.
Asolo Repertory Theatre
5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
941-351-8000.

DITCHFIELD FAMILY SINGERS
Dec. 11 12.
Sarasota Opera House
61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota.
941-923-2013.

DIVA AND THE ITALIAN GUY
CHRISTMAS SHOW
7:30 p.m. Dec. 11, Dec. 12;
2 p.m. Dec. 13.
Lemon Bay Playhouse
96 W Dearborn St., Englewood.
941-475-6756.


BARBERSHOP CHRISTMAS
CHORUS
The Lemon Bay Chord Company,
Englewood's male Barbershop Chorus
3 p.m. Dec. 13.
Englewood United Methodist Church,
700 East Dearborn St., Englewood.
941-493-6417.

SARASOTA ORCHESTRA
'All That Glitters'
Dec. 16-19.
Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center
709 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
941-953-3434.

CHRISTMAS WITH DON RICHARDS
Dec. 16.
Cultural Center of Charlotte County
2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte.
941-625-4175 ext. 221.

'BRIDGE & TUNNEL
Dec. 16 Feb. 13.
Florida Studio Theatre
Gompertz Theatre
1241 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota.
941-366-9000.

NORTH PORT CONCERT BAND -
A Syoen of the Season
With Jim Syoen
7 p.m. Dec. 17.
North Port Performing Arts Center
6400 W. Price Blvd., North Port
866-406-7722.

VENICE SYMPHONY
Holiday Concert
8 p.m. Dec. 18, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Dec. 19.
Church of the Nazarene,
1535 E. Venice Ave., Venice
941-488-1010.

YEAR'S CHRISTMAS SHOW
2 p.m., 7 p.m. Dec. 19.
Cultural Center of Charlotte County
2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte.
941-625-4175 ext. 221.

HANK WOJI
7:30 p.m. Dec. 19.
Lemon Bay Playhouse
96 W Dearborn St., Englewood.
941-475-6756.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY
CONCERT BAND
2 pm. Dec. 20.
Cultural Center of Charlotte County
2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte.
941-625-4175.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY BIG BAND
7 p.m. Dec. 21.
Cultural Center of Charlotte County
2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte.
941-625-4175.

NEW YEAR'S EVE SPECTACULAR
Turning Leaf Productions:
"A Little Bit Country,
A Little Bit Rock & Roll"
Featuring Jimmy Mazz, along with
vocalists Judy Alexander, Dennis Hall,
Stephanie DeRocher and hosts
Valerie Sneade and Ed Loder.
7 p.m., 9:15 p.m. Dec. 31.
Cultural Center Theater
2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte.
941-206-LEAF (5323)


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JANUARY

LIPIZZANER STALLIONS
7:30 p.m. Jan. 5.
3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6.
Charlotte Harbor Events &
Conference Center, 75 Taylor St.,
Punta Gorda
800-882-8258 or
www.charlottefl.com@lipizzaner.com.

'SOUTHERN COMFORT'
Jan. 6 Jan. 24.
Lemon Bay Playhouse
96 W Dearborn St., Englewood.
941-475-6756.

CIRQUESA 'DREAMQUEST'
Jan 7- 10, 13.
851 Venetia Bay, Venice.
800-625-7220.

SARASOTA ORCHESTRA
Jan. 8-10.
Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center
709 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
941-953-3434.

SARASOTA ORCHESTRA
'Everywhere'
Jan. 14.
Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center
709 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
941-953-3434.

VENICE SYMPHONY
"Broadway"
8 p.m. Jan. 14 16; 2 p.m. Jan. 16.
Church of the Nazarene
1535 E. Venice Ave., Venice.
941-488-1010.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY
CONCERT BAND
2 pm. Jan. 17.
Cultural Center of Charlotte County
2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte.
941-625-4175.

CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA
"Power and Passion-Russian and
German Classics"
7:30 p.m. Jan. 17.
Charlotte Event & Conference Center
75 Taylor Road, Punta Gorda.
941-205-9743.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY BIG BAND
7 p.m. Jan. 18.
Cultural Center of Charlotte County
2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte.
941-625-4175.

'THE LAST FIVE YEARS'
Jan. 21 Feb. 28.
An emotionally powerful and intimate
musical from Tony Award winner
Jason Robert Brown.
A couple meets, marries, and then
grows apart over the course of five
years. It's a familiar fable, but told in a
new and exciting way: her story starts
at the end of the relationship, his
begins the day they first met.
Asolo Repertory Theatre
5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
941-351-8000.

'HEARTS'
Jan. 22 April 11.
Asolo Repertory Theatre
5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
941-351-8000.


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SARASOTA ORCHESTRA
'Rodgers and Hammerstein
at the Movies'
Jan. 23.
Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center
709 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
941-953-3434.

NORTH PORT CONCERT BAND
3 p.m. Jan. 24.
North Port Performing Arts Center
6400 W. Price Blvd., North Port
866-406-7722.

VENICE CONCERT BAND
7 p.m. Jan. 25.
Venice Community Center
326 S.Nokomis Ave., Venice.
941-488-0221.

'SPRING AWAKENING'
Jan. 26 Jan. 31.
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
13350 Edison Parkway, Fort Myers.
239-481-4849 or
www.bbmannpah.com.

SARASOTA ORCHESTRA
Jan. 29-31.
Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center
709 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
941-953-3434.

FEBRUARY

SARASOTA ORCHESTRA
'I'll See Be Seeing You'
Feb. 3- 6.
Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center
709 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
941-953-3434.

'RUINED'
Feb. 3 April 3.
Florida Studio Theatre
Keating Theatre
1241 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota.
941-366-9000.

TIM CONWAY & FRIENDS
Feb. 4.
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
13350 Edison Parkway, Fort Myers.
239-481-4849 or
www.bbmannpah.com.

'MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS'
Charlotte Players
Feb. 4 14,2010.
Join the Smith family at the 1904
World's Fair and see how their love
and respect for each other is tem-
pered with the geniune humor that
can only be generated by such a
special family. A rare treasure in
musical theater.
Cultural Center of Charlotte County
2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte.
941-625-4175 ext. 220 or
www.charlotteplayers.org.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY FAIR
Feb. 5 15.
Charlotte County Fairgrounds
2333 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte.

JOHN MAYER
8 p.m. Feb. 5.
St. Pete Times Forum
401 Channelside Drive, Tampa.
813-287-8844 or
www.ticketmaster.com.

BLACK EYED PEAS
Feb. 10.
St. Pete Times Forum
401 Channelside Drive, Tampa.
813-287-8844.


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Live Entertainment **********
Nightwatch is a listing of area nightclubs and restaurants which provide live entertainment to their patrons.
To have a listing added, please e-mail the name, address and phone number of the nightclub or restaurant to the Let's Go editor at letsgo@sun-herald.com.


DESOTO
Nav-A-Gator
Bar & Grill
9700 S.W.
Riverview Circle
(off Kings Highway)
941-625-4407.
- Wagon Wheel
165 S. Polk Ave,
Arcadia.

ENGLEWOOD
* Avizzanno's
Sassy Snapper
70 Indiana Ave,
Englewood.
941-460-1900.
* Englewood Elks
401 N. Indiana Ave.
Englewood
941-474-1404.
Englewood Eagles
250 Old Englewood
Road, Englewood.
941-474-9802.
* Englewood's
on Dearborn
362 W. Dearborn St.,
Englewood.
941-475-7501.
* Mango Bistro
301 W. Dearborn St.,
Englewood.
941-681-3500.
Rotonda Elks
303 Rotonda Blvd.
W., Rotonda.
941-697-2710.


* Shuckers Seafood
and Steakhouse
2440 S. Mccall
Road, Englewood.
941-681-3036.

NORTH PORT
* Buffalo Wild Wings
700 Sumter
Crossings Drive,
North Port.
941-429-9722.
Old World
Restaurant
14415 S.Tamiami
Trail, North Port.
941-426-1155.
* Riverside Lounge
at Budget Inn
14000 Tamiami Trail,
North Port.
941-429-1534.
SVFW Post 8203
4860 Trott Circle,
North Port.
941-426-6865.

PORT
CHARLOTTE
* Boomers Sports
Bar & Nightclub
2360 Tamiami Trail,
Port Charlotte.
941-743-4140.
* Bowland
3192 Harbor Blvd.,
Port Charlotte.
941-625-4794.
Broad Street
Bar & Grill
at Treasure Lanes
1059 Tamiami Trail,
Port Charlotte.
941-625-3930.


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Coyote's Bar & Grill
4300 Kings Hwy
412, Port Charlotte.
941-629-2114.
Deep Creek Elks
1133 Capricorn
Blvd., Deep Creek.
941-764-6825.
Gatorz
3816 Tamiami Trail,
Port Charlotte.
941-625-5000.


* Treasure Lanes
1059 Tamiami Trail,
Port Charlotte.
941-625-3930.
- Visani featuring
The Comedy Zone
2400 Kings Highway,
Port Charlotte.
941-629-9191.


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* Joe Cracker
1020 El Jobean
Road, Port Charlotte.
941-258-3444.
MS Rascal's
Loony Bin
1182 Tamiami Trail,
Port Charlotte.
941-255-5999.
. Port Charlotte Elks
20225 Kenilworth Blvd.,
off Veterans Blvd.,
Port Charlotte.
941-627-9811.
Portside Tavern
3636 Tamiami Trail,
Port Charlotte.
941-629-3055.
* Q's Sports
Bar and Girl
4030 Tamiami Trail,
Port Charlotte.
941-764-6969.
* Sports City
4660 Tamiami Trail,
Port Charlotte.
941-627-6264.
Sun Flea Market
18505 Paulson Drive,
Port Charlotte.
941-255-3532.


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- Willie's Cocktails
4095 Tamiami Trail,
Port Charlotte.
941-624-2245.


PUNTA
GORDA
* American Legion
2101 Taylor Road,
Punta Gorda.
941-639-6337.
* Bin 82 Tasting Room
258 W Marion Ave.,
Punta Gorda.
941-916-9581.
* Captain's
Table Lounge
1200 W. Retta
Esplanage,
Punta Gorda
941-637-1177.
9 Danny's Deep
Creek Pub
24901 Sandhill
Blvd. Unit 14,
Punta Gorda.
941-764-0640.
Dean's South
of The Border
130 Tamiami Trail,
Punta Gorda
941-575-6100.


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for great food & fun!
New Year's Party
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* Harpoon Harry's
1200 W. Retta
Esplanade,
Punta Gorda.
941-637-1177.
* Jack's Cafe
201 W. Marion Ave.,
Punta Gorda.
941-637-8800.
Fishermen's Village
1200 W. Retta
Esplanade,
Punta Gorda.
941-639-8721.
Mooseheads
318 Tamiami Trail
Punta Gorda.
941-505-0404.
The Perfect Caper
121 E. Marion Ave.,
Punta Gorda.
941-505-9009.
* Punta Gorda Elks
25538 Shore Drive,
Punta Gorda.
941-637-2606.
Ryan's Subs
and Sports Grill
5268 Duncan Road,
Punta Gorda.
941-505-7827.


Slip-Not Lounge
1601 Tamiami Trail,
Punta Gorda.
941-639-7677.
The Tavern
Bar and Grill
126 W. Marion Ave.,
Punta Gorda.
941-639-7655.
Tilly's Tap
3149 Duncan Road
Punta Gorda.
941-505-0798.

VENICE
** Crow's Nest
1968 Tarpon Center
Drive, Venice.
941-484-9551.
* Honoluana Island Grill
222 Airport
Ave.,Venice.
941-483-3553.
* The Office Pub
1195 U.S. 41
Bypass South,
Venice.
941-445-5973.
* Saltwater Cafe
1071 N.Tamiami
Trail, Nokomis.
941-488-3775.
* Sharky's
1600 Harbor Drive,
S., Venice.
941-488-1456.


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5000 Venice Ave.,
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BY KIM COOL
FEATURES EDITOR
Lakewood Ranch Country Club
Executive Chef Paul Evans has
more on his plate than club
menus and budgets.
In November, with teammate
Michael Priolla of Apollo Beach,
Evans won top honors at the Americ-
as Chef Competition in Miami. Held at
the Miami Beach Convention Center,
the two-day cooking marathon, pitted
chefs from all over America in both
individual and team categories. It was
judged by American Culinary Federa-
tion-certified judges. The competition
was part of the 12th Americas Food
and Beverage Show, the largest such
trade show in the Western hemi-
sphere.
The chef's current medal streak
began in August when he earned a
third place at the Florida Culinary
Institute competition and, with Priolla,
won a second in the same competi-


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tion. In October, he earned gold
medals at the
Second Annual Florida Alligator
Culinary Competition and the First
Annual Florida Beef Council Cook
Off.
Just 34, the chef is a graduate of
the Academy of American Culinary
Arts. He was a pastry chef before
gaining his first spot as executive chef
a few years later. Since then he has
earned some 50 medals in
competition.
Evans followed the lead of his
brother Dean who also is a chef, but
in their home state of New York. He
came to Florida in 1987 from Middle-
burgh, N.Y Evans lives with his wife
Tara and 2-year-old twins in Hillsbor-
ough County.
Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country
Club is open for meals Tuesday
through Sunday. To learn more, visit
www.LakewoodRanch.com. For
reservations, call 941-907-4700.


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MOVIES


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2012 (PG-13) B-
Never before has a date in history
been so significant to so many
cultures, so many religions, scientists,
and governments. 2012 is an epic
adventure about a global cataclysm
that brings an end to the world and
tells of the heroic struggle of the
survivors.


Armored (PG-13) B
A crew of officers at an armored
transport security firm risk their lives
when they embark on the ultimate
heist....against their own company.
Armed with a seemingly fool-proof
plan, the men plan on making off with
a fortune with harm to none. But
when an unexpected witness inter-
feres, the plan quickly unravels and
all bets are off.


The Blind Side (PG-13) A-
A homeless black teenager, Michael
Oher (Quinton Aaron) has drifted in
and out of the school system for years.
Then Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra
Bullock) and her husband, Sean (Tim
McGraw), take him in, transforming
Michael's life and theirs. With help
from his new-found family, tutors and
coaches, he realizes his potential as a
student and football player.


Broken Embraces (R) B


Disney's A Christmas Carol (PG) B
"Disney's A Christmas Carol" cap-
tures the fantastical essence of the
classic Dickens tale in a groundbreak-
ing 3D motion picture event.

Everybody's Fine (PG-13) C
"Everybody's Fine," a remake of
Giuseppe Tornatore's "Stanno Tutti
Bene," follows a widower (De Niro)
who embarks on an impromptu road
trip to reconnect with each of his
grown children only to discover that
their lives are far from picture perfect.

Invictus (PG- 13) 1
With the fall of apartheid in :-e
South Africa, Nelson Mandela
(Morgan Freeman) tries to
unite his countrymen and bring
peace by bringing the Rugby World Cup to
his country.

Old Dogs (PG) C
Two best friends one unlucky-in-love
divorcee (Robin Williams) and the other a
fun-loving bachelor (John Travolta) -
have their lives turned upside down when
they're unexpectedly charged with the
care of six-year-old twins while on the
verge of the biggest business deal of their
lives. The not-so-kid-savvy bachelors
stumble in their efforts to take care of the
twins, leading to one debacle after
another, and perhaps to a new-found
understanding of what's really
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standing up against the British govern-
ment who did everything in their power
to shut them down. The band of rebels is
lead by The Count, played by the
Academy Award Winning Philip Sey-
mour Hoffman, Quentin the boss of
Radio Rock, Gavin the greatest DJ in
Britian, Midnight Mark, Doctor Dave and
Young Carl who comes of age amidst
the chaos of sex, drugs and rock n roll.
The film features an unbelievable
selection of music including The Beatles,
The Stones, Beach Boys, Dusty Spring-
field, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Smokey
Robinson, David Bowie, Otis Redding,
Cat Stevens just to name a few. The film
is laugh out loud funny and speaks to the
rock n roll rebel in all of us.

Planet 51 (PG) C

Planet 51 is a galactic sized animated
alien adventure comedy revolving
around America astronaut Captain
Charles "Chuck" Baker, who lands on
Planet 51 thinking he's the first person
to step foot on it. To his surprise, he finds
that this planet is inhabited by little green
people who are happily living in a white
picket fence world reminiscent of a
cheerfully innocent 1950s America, and
those only fear is that it will be overrun by
alien invaders... like Chuck! With the help of
his robot companion "Rover" and his new
friend Lem, Chuck must navigate his way
through the dazzling, but bewildering,
landscape of Planet 51 in order to escape
becoming a perma-
nent part
of the
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The Twilight Saga:

New Moon (PG-13) B+
The supernatural tale of star-crossed
lovers continues as the Cullen family
flees Forks in order to protect Bella
(Kristen Stewart), and the heartbroken
high-school senior discovers that
vampires aren't the only creatures in
town. Realizing that Bella will never be
safe as long as he's around, Edward
(Robert Pattinson) makes the difficult
decision to leave his beloved behind
shortly after her 18th birthday. But as
heavy-hearted as Bella may be, her old
friend Jacob (Taylor Lautner) distracts
her from her sorrows by helping her
renovate a weather-beaten motorbike.
When Bella encounters a former
adversary with a sizable grudge, she's
rescued from harm at the last second
by pack of enormous, ferocious wolves.
Subsequently Bella discovers the
secrets of Jacob's tribe while looking
forward to a reunion with Edward that
may have deadly consequences.


Up in the Air (R) B+

"Up in the Air" starring Oscar@ winner
George Clooney as Ryan Bingham, a
corporate downsizing expert whose
cherished life on the road is threatened
just as he is on the cusp of
reaching ten million
frequent flyer miles
and just after he's
met the frequent-
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Area Theaters

Find movie listings in the daily classified section of your paper
or on Saturdays in the Venice Gondolier.
Town Center 16,1441 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte. 941-623-0111.
Frank Theatre Galleria 12, 2111 South Tamiami Trail, Venice. 941-408-0011.
Merchants Crossing, 15201 N. Cleveland Ave., North Fort Myers. 888-262-4386.
AMC Sarasota 12, 8201 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 866-423-0764.
Bums court Cinema, 506 Burns Court, Sarasota. 941-955-3456.


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One of the Captain's Table's premiere entrees is the
charred Ahi tuna with a sesame ginger sauce.


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including the Black Forest Steak that is 14 ounces of New
York Strip with a red wine and soy demi-glaze.


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sauteed in butter with shallots and fresh herbs.


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Captain's Table


BY SHARE DERRICKSON
SUN CORRESPONDENT
The golden light of sunset
filters into the Conquistador
Room from all directions and
out any window, the view of
Charlotte Harbor at the gloaming is
breathtaking. In a couple of hours,
diners will be able to eat out on the
deck under the stars as the lights
from the bridge are reflected off the
inky water below.
Bob Forest, the general manager
of the restaurant, and his crew
believe the Captain's Table is a
one-of-a-kind dining experience -
one they want to make memorable
for any occasion, or for no occasion
at all other than wanting an ele-
gantly presented and delicious
meal with the best vista Charlotte
Harbor has to offer.
Perched above Harpoon Harry's,
the Captain's Table at Fishermen's
Village in Punta Gorda strives to
make every dining experience
memorable. "We offer upscale food
in a casual environment," Forest
said. "It's not just a place to go for
special occasions, but a place you
can go to anytime."
Forest said there is a misconcep-
tion that the Captain's Table is an
exclusive restaurant. "There is no
coat and tie people come here
dress elegantly casual in nice
short comfortable."
"We also want people to know
that the prices are reasonable,
especially with what you get with
dinner entries," he said. The menu


offers a wide variety of seafood
fresh daily, steaks and chicken, and
will be adding eight upscale pasta
dishes soon. "We want people to
have more variety to choose from."
Forest said dinners served at
many franchise restaurants in the
area offer food at a similar price,
but without the benefit of sitting
waterfront watching the dolphins,
sailboats with their colorful spin-
nakers cruise by, or the sky as it
turns pink, red, purple and gold as
it sinks below the horizon in the
distance.
"Many people don't know we are
also open for lunch," Forest said.
Lunches, he said, are very reason-
able and range from hamburgers to
wrap sandwiches and that comes
with sides for around $8 to $10
dollars on up. "There isn't a better
way to spend a day than to sit on
our deck overlooking the water and
having lunch."
The restaurant, especially the
Conquistador Room, is a favorite
for parties and wedding receptions.
"The sliding windows open all the
way up so you have complete
access to the deck," Forest said.
Friday have become popular
with their seafood buffet that has
crab legs, shrimp, mussels, oys-
ters, and several different entries,
all for $27.95. "People love it and
keep coming back."
Their lounge-like bar is hand-
somely decorated and offers cozy
spots for people to sit and enjoy
each other's company and still be


SUN PHOTOS BY SHARE DERRICKSON
Decked out for the holidays, the Captain's Table catches the light that filters in from all
directions.


able to see the harbor. Often, the
lounge has entertainment and
many people find it a nice, low-key
place to meet in a more intimate
atmosphere.
The restaurant has several events
around the holidays. New Year's
Eve, he said, the restaurant has a
party-like feel and the evening is
capped off with fireworks over
Charlotte Harbor. "Groups come
and love to go out on the deck with
their drinks and watch the fire-
works. It is beautiful and you can't
get a better seat."
Along with food sumptuously-
presented, you get the million-
dollar view in a luxurious surround-
ing dressed up in warm and rich
textures and colors but you don't
have to dressed up eat there you
only need to be hungry.
Reservations are not required,
but suggested during the busy
season, especially around the
holidays. To book a reservation or
to find out more about the restau-
rant's facilities, contact them at
941-637-1177. The restaurant is
located at 1200 W. Retta
Esplanade, Punta Gorda.


The view of the Charlotte Harbor and the restaurant's rich
interior of reflects off the mirrors in the Conquistador Room.


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2010 Concert Series
The Dick Hyman Trio will kick off Burnt
S* Store Presbyterian Church's 2010 Concert
Series on Jan. 18. The Oscar Award-winning
composer and pianist will present "The Great
American Songbook," which includes the well-
known songs of George Gershwin, Richard
Rodgers, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington and other
great American songwriters. Hyman is considered one
of the world's leading jazz musicians and will be accompanied by bassist
Dominic Mancini and drummer David Pruyn.
The second offering in the series will be the Grammy-winning New Christy
Minstrels, performing on Feb. 15, and presenting their 1960s folk and popular
music favorites like "Green Green," "Chim Chim Cher-ee" and "This Land is
Your Land." The series finale, on Mar. 8, features Paul Todd, an acclaimed
showman on the keyboards.
The performances, all on Mondays, will start at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30
p.m. There is no reserved seating. A season ticket for all three concerts is $40.
Single-performance tickets are $15, and will go on sale two weeks prior to the
first concert, if available. Seating is limited. Tickets are available at the church,
11330 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda (2 miles south of the U.S. 41/Burnt
Store Road intersection). For more information, call
941-639-0001 or e-mail info83@embarqmail.com.

BARBERSHOP CHRISTMAS CHORUS
The Lemon Bay Chord Company, Englewood's male Barbershop Chorus,
will present its 13th annual Christmas show "Toys n' Tunes" at 3 p.m. on
December 13th in the Englewood United Methodist Church, 700 East Dear-
born St., Englewood. The chorus will be featured along with several of its
talented quartets. The program will also include members of Santa's family
and the Grinch. The chorus is rightfully proud of its Christmas toys tradition,
having distributed almost 3,000 toys to local needy children. Everyone attend-
ing is encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped gift for a child who might other-
wise be forgotten. Tickets are $8 and may be purchased at the door. For
information or to order tickets call 941-493-6417 or 941-474-3109.


Animal fundraiser to be held
The Animal Welfare League will hold its "Santa Paws" festive fundraising event
from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 19 at 3519 Drance St., (off Harborview Road) Port
Charlotte. For a $10 donation, you can have your pet's picture taken with Santa,
enjoy some refreshments and help the furry ones in need during the holiday
season. For more information, call 941-625-6720 or visit www.awlshelter.org.


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BY KIM COOL
FEATURES EDITOR
The Englewood-based Lemon Bay
Chord Company will present its
annual Christmas Concert,
Tunes 'n Toys, at the Englewood
United Methodist Church, 700 East
Dearborn St., Englewood., at 3 p.m. on
Sunday, Dec. 13.
Directed by Chris Owens, the men's
barbershop chorus has members from
Venice, North Port and Englewood.
In addition to offering a program of
holiday music, the program also will
feature the appearance of two special


area barbershop quartets, Sound
Waves and Suncoast harmony, and an
appearance by the Toledo Blade
Elementary School Choraleers of
North Port.
Tickets are $8 per person. Order by
phone at 941-480-9694 or 941-697-
1620, on line at www.lbcc-chord.org or
buy at the door the day of the concert.
Concert goers are being asked to
bring an unwrapped toy for an under-
privileged child. Proceeds from the
concert fund music scholarships for
high school students in the Englewood,
North Port and Venice area.


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Venice Memorial Gardens, 1950
Center Road, Venice, will
celebrate its 17th annual
Candlelight Memorial Service on
Saturday/
Visitors may drive through the
gardens beginning at 6 p.m. There will
be a memorial service at 7 p.m.,
conducted by Pastor Gary Gray of
Venice Assembly of God Church.
That morning volunteers will place
more than 7,500 luminary candles
along the roads within the gardens.
Volunteers return in late afternoon to
light the candles.


During the memorial service the
names of everyone interred at the
gardens this past year will be read.
There will be music and songs
performed by Steve Smith and
Friends of the Subculture Mission.
Chairs and refreshments will be
provided.
Donations may be made for the
Sarasota County Widowed Persons
Service.
Those wishing to volunteer should
call Cyndi Bergenthal at 941-493-
4246. A continental breakfast and
lunch will be provided to volunteers.
More volunteers are needed Sunday
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The Charlotte Stone Crabs announce
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The second-year
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and Sunday games at 5:35 p.m.
The schedule includes a match-up
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series finale against Bradenton over
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The Cultural Center of Charlotte
County will hold its next Dinner Theater series
on Dec. 16 at 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte.
Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. in the
Conference Center and feature glazed ham
steak, scalloped potatoes, green beans, tossed
salad, roll, iced tea, coffee and water and a Christmas
sheet cake. An optional cash bar will be available during dinner. "Christmas
With Don Richards" is this month's entertainment. Don's one-man show will
include music, comedy and characters. The show will be held at 7 p.m. in the
theater. Tickets for the dinner and the show cost $20 for members and $23 for
nonmembers. Tickets for the show only cost $8 for members and $9 for
nonmembers. Tickets may be purchased at the box office or by phone at 941-
625-4175, ext. 221. For more information, visit www.theculturalcenter.com.


Plant Clinic to be held
The Master Gardeners of the Edison State College, Charlotte Campus, Plant
Clinic will be offering a workshop on how to protect your plants from winter cold
snaps. The workshop will be held at 1 p.m. Dec. 15 in the Auditorium on the
Charlotte Campus at Edison, 26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda. Master
Gardener Janet Laird will share tips on how to cold-proof your garden and
what to do during a "freeze." The Plant Clinics are free and open to the public.
Fact sheets will be available. Bring horticultural questions along, as well as
specimens of plant or pest problems in a sealed plastic bag.

The Yeary's Country
Christmas Show
The Cultural Center of Charlotte County will present The Yeary's Country
Christmas Show at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 19 in the Cultural Center's
theater, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte. Denny and Sheila Renee Yeary,
"The Sweethearts of Branson," will perform everything from holiday tunes to
inspirational gospel favorites. Tickets cost $13 each for Cultural Center
members or $15 each for nonmembers, and reserved seating is available.
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The Charlotte Chorale kicks off the Christ-
mas season with the concert, 'Gloria' at 7:30 p.m.
Friday at the Center for Performing Arts and
Education, 701 Carmalita St., Punta Gorda.
Features include the premiere of Mark Hayes'
newest work "Gloria" and special guest artists, The
Kings Brass, performing a variety of inspirational
selections. The annual audience sing-a-long of Christmas
carols will round out the program. Tickets cost $10 for students and $20 for
adults. For tickets or more information, call Clyde Kaminska at 941-204-0033
or visit www.charlottechorale.net.

Book signing
Author Donald MacLean will hold a book signing event from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday at Hooked on Books, Fishermen's Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade,
Punta Gorda. Don will sign copies of "Someday Honey," a real life tale of
sailing adventures. For more information, call 941-637-8002.

Christmas Parade
The El Jobean Community League will hold its annual Christmas Parade
from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the El Jobean Park, 4333 Kerrigan Circle,
off State Road 776. The park will be set up with displays, information tables,
vendors, craft tables, and a Christmas Card Lane (entries must be in place by
8:30 a.m.) Parade participants will assemble at 9 a.m. at River Beach Road
and the El Jobean Fishing Pier. The Parade will step off promptly at 10 a.m.
Tables and chairs for displays must be supplied by individuals or by the
organizations setting up. Reservations are now being accepted for this event.
This event is free and the public is invited to attend. Contact 941-629-3640 or
e-mail prspence@comcast.net for more information.


Historian to hold book signing
Gwyn Ramsey of Port Charlotte is a local historical writer. She will hold a book
signing event 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Gifted Gator 2001 Shreve St.,
Punta Gorda, for her new book, "Winds of Change." This new book is the second
book in the continuing Anderson family saga of the Journey series. Admission is
free and open to the public. For more information, call 941-625-4947.


Tree lighting ceremony
The annual El Jobean Community League Christmas Tree Lighting ceremo-
ny will be held at 7 p.m. on Dec. 22 at the El Jobean Park, 4333 Kerrigan
Circle, off State Road 776. The public is invited to attend. The League will also
hold its Home Decorating Judging at 7 p.m. This judging includes all El
Jobean area homes. Awards will be presented at the El Jobean Community
League's Covered Dish Dinner event on Jan. 9. For more information,
call 941-629-3640 or e-mail to prspence@comcast.net.

New Year's Eve show
Turning Leaf Productions will present its New Year's Eve Spectacular show
at 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. on Dec. 31 in the theater at the Cultural Center of
Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte. This year's theme is "A
Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock & Roll," featuring Vegas entertainer
Jimmy Mazz, along with vocalists Judy Alexander, Dennis Hall, Stephanie
DeRocher and hosts Valerie Sneade and Ed Loder. The show is packed with
talent performing music of the Rat Pack days to the early days of rock 'n' roll
along with country and everything in between.
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