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Magnolia, Allegiant to buy Kingsway
man’s ashes
Part of evolving Sunseeker plan
are stolen
North Port authorities By BETSY CALVERT Harbor. in favor of the sale, said will remain an exclusive resort
INSIDE
STAFF WRITER The general manager J.B. Belknap. available only to club mem-
investigating theft Sunseeker plans: airline and Kingsway will continue bers and guests of Sunseeker.
Allegiant Air announced More condos and the country in its current form until the According to industry
Monday its intention to pur- higher buildings club mem- resort opens, at which point research firm IBISWorld,
By ALEXANDRA HERRERA chase the Kingsway Country — Page 2 bers have it will be rebranded as part of golf course and country club
STAFF WRITER Club. signed a Sunseeker, Allegiant President revenue nationwide grew by
The goal is to offer golf fa- contract to purchase, with the John Redmond told the Sun. slightly more than 1 percent
cilities to guests of its planned sale to be finalized in August. But after it becomes part of each year from 2011 to 2016.
NORTH PORT — A family who
recently lost their loved one is Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Club members voted Saturday Sunseeker, Redmond said, it BUY | 4
now dealing with the loss of their
memorial tree.
The magnolia tree, which was What’s happening with
stolen from the 5900 block of
Talbrook Road, belongs to Jessica
Palmer, who had the ashes of her
late husband mixed into the soil,
detained migrant children?
according to North Port Police.
Lynette Cook and another
neighbor were watching the
home on Talbrook Road for
Palmer.
Palmer recently moved to
Tennessee and was in the process
of moving from the home when it
was stolen.
“(We’re) trying to keep tabs on
the property along with other
neighbors,” Cook said.
Cook said the ashes of Robert
Marth were added to some of the
soil in the potted tree. Marth and
his wife married earlier this year
after he became ill. The couple,
Cook said, initially planted the
young tree together.
Cook called the police on
Sunday, and also put up a
message on social media asking
for the people who stole the tree
to return it.
Cook’s husband posted to the
AP PHOTO
“North Port Neighbors” Facebook
page asking that if anyone sees Migrant children walk off a bus at the Catholic Charities’ Msgr. Bryan Walsh Children’s Village in Cutler Bay, Florida.
the tree being sold to let them A patchwork
know. Detention centers
As of Monday afternoon, the
system makes it
post has been shared 40 times and
has nearly 20 comments on it.
and shelters
Cook added that people should
hard to find out
know better and not go into yards
and steal things.
Official reports state it is a ICE detention centers
magnolia tree, between 4 and By ALEX LEARY and there went unnoticed
5 feet tall, in a black plastic STEVE BOUSQUET until they were joined Known health and Human
container. TIMES/HERALD BUREAU by dozens more torn
Services shelters
No one witnessed the tree from their parents at
being stolen and there was no No one noticed. the border in recent
evidence found in the front yard. Five months ago, the weeks.
Repeated calls to Palmer on federal government The outcry over child
Monday afternoon went unan- sent an advisory to separation has revealed
2
swered, and North Port Police are Gov. Rick Scott and a disturbing bigger
1
still investigating. Florida members picture. America’s im-
Email: [email protected] of Congress: It was migration enforcement
reopening a shelter for system is a complex
“unaccompanied alien patchwork involving 1 Baker County Facility
C children” 35 miles multiple federal
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south of Miami. agencies, local sher- 2 Wakulla County Facility
I’m scared of
“There is no set date iffs, nonprofits and,
fireworks.
for UACs to arrive at increasingly, politically 3 Glades County
the facility,” a letter influential corporations
read, pledging “ac- like Florida-based GEO Detention Center
countability and trans- Group.
CALL US AT parency for program The system exists 4 Broward Transitional
941-206-1000 operations.” in a bureaucratic 3
Center
The Homestead netherworld. Neither
shelter, run by a private Scott’s office nor
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Florida contractor for the Department of
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of Health and Human provided a complete
INSIDE Services, has become a list of federal immigra- 6 Homestead 58
flash point in an uproar tion facilities in Florida, 76
over President Donald because they said the
7 Cutler Bay
THE SUN: NEWS WIRE: Trump’s immigration immigrants are not in
policy. Hundreds of
Crosswords ..............8 Comics/Puzzles .........5-7 migrant children sent DETAINED | 4 8 Miami Gardens
Obituaries ...............5 Nation ......................3
Police Beat ..............5 Stocks ......................4
Viewpoint ............6-7 Weather ...................2 Sheriff’s sergeant fired after long investigation
World .....................2
OUR TOWN:
Local Sports ........... 8 SPORTS: By LIZ HARDAWAY Neither the Charlotte will adhere to all Federal, radio show that White was
STAFF WRITER County Sheriff’s Office State, Local Laws and ordi- under investigation for
Calendar ..................7 Lotto .......................2
nor the FDLE have said nances,” Prummell cited on steroids. Lovejoy said his
Classifieds ...............3 A Charlotte County why White was being his notice. information came from
Sheriff’s sergeant who has investigated. White’s employment was current and former law
Local News .....1,3-5,7
been under investigation by Sheriff Bill Prummell withdrawn, effective imme- enforcement officers, but
State ........................6
state authorities since last issued a “notice of intent diately. He signed off on his none were willing to speak
year has been fired. to withdraw appointment” termination notice June 29. on record with the Sun.
Sgt. James White was to White on June 18. This Though authorities have “When requesting info
Daily Edition $1.50 placed on administrative notice was given regarding a been quiet about the cir- from CCSO, I ask for the
leave with pay in October violation of the department’s cumstances surrounding status of Sgt. James White’s
while under investigation by policies, specifically the poli- White, radio host Ken steroid investigation,”
the Florida Department of cy to not violate the law. Lovejoy recently said on his
7 05252 00025 8 Law Enforcement. “Members of the Office Charlotte County Speaks FIRED | 4
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Charlotte Harbor Preserve gets bigger
By LIZ HARDAWAY paying $330,000. in its natural vegetation
STAFF WRITER “The Coral Creek is extremely important,”
Peninsula purchase is a Osborne said.
PLACIDA — Charlotte
great example of Florida There are a variety of
Harbor’s state park just
grew. Forever dollars being used habitats sitting on this piece
The Florida Department to ensure the vitality and of land, such as high pine
of Environment Protection integrity of our spectacular flatwoods, salt marshes
has added 55.7-acre Coral state parks,” said Callie and mangroves, or trees
Creek Peninsula as a DeHaven, director of State or shrubs that grow in
permanent addition to the Lands. swampy areas.
Charlotte Harbor Preserve The previous owner “When you put them in a
State Park. wishes to remain small area,” Osbourne said,
“We’re very excited anonymous. “it really benefits a variety
that the property is now “The prior owner bought of wildlife.”
permanently conserved to it because they loved nature The whole of CHPSP
protect the water quality,” and wanted to see it stay in supports more than
said Debi Osborne, director its natural state,” Osborne 100 invertebrate species,
of land protection for the said. 200 fish species and
Conservation Foundation Letting the land stay in its 150 species of shore and
of the Gulf Coast. The natural state did allow for wading birds.
regional land conservancy one downside: melaleuca. CHPSP is a 46,000-acre
assisted with the project. Native to Australia, park that buffers more than
The freshwater creeks melaleuca is a pest in 100 miles of shoreline in
in this peninsula flow into Florida. “The trees grow Charlotte Harbor National
Gasparilla Sound and into immense forests, elimi- Estuary. The park also
Aquatic Preserve, Charlotte nating all other vegetation,” covers over 80,000 acres
Harbor and eventually the according to the University of aquatic preserves, but it
Gulf of Mexico, Osborne of Florida Center for isn’t a finished project.
said. Aquatic and Invasive Plants. “There are a number of
The land had been “This property has a ... privately held parcels
privately owned and sold pretty large span of the within the park’s boundar-
for over $430,000, according melaleuca, which is very ies,” Osbourne said, “and
to the most recent Florida invasive and damaging to we would love to work
Forever status report. the wetlands,” Osbourne with any landowner that’s
FDEP used Florida Forever said. Most of the CHPSP interested in donating or
funding to purchase and is made up of wetlands. selling their land.”
conserve the property. This Surrounding areas have The Peninsula is located
acquisition is a cost share had the help of FDEP and at the convergence of East
PHOTO PROVIDED
with Division of Recreation other funding to keep this and West Coral Creeks near
& Parks paying $100,000 problem under control. Placida. The Florida Department of Environment Protection has added 55.7-acre Coral Creek Peninsula as
and Division of State Lands “Maintaining (the land) Email: [email protected] a permanent addition to the Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park.
Sunseeker plans: More condos, higher buildings
By BETSY CALVERT
requirements of county
STAFF WRITER and state regulations, • Hotel/Condo: 958 units
• Hotel: 537 rooms
Zoning and Planning
Sunseeker could be
• Restaurant/Bars: 97,170
bigger than we thought. Official Shaun Cullinan
square feet
The resort’s preliminary said.
• Meeting and Convention
site plan weighs in with Allegiant Air’s planned
Space: 53,860 square feet
1,495 condominiums and Sunseeker Resort
• Retail: 3,881 square feet
hotel rooms — 280 more Charlotte Harbor has been
• Swimming Pool: 118,141
than originally proposed pegged to be the largest
square feet
in March — and only a hotel-condo resort on the
• Spa/Fitness: 9,330 square feet
fraction of the parking Gulf Coast — including
• Marina: 124 slips
required by county a hotel, condo towers,
regulations. restaurants, marinas, a
provided the plans for
County engineers, pool spanning 2 acres,
their review.
however, believe the basic and more, according to its
Sunseeker may be the
ideas in the plan meet the website.
first example of an airline
Charlotte County
owning its own resort,
SUBSCRIPTIONS Spokesperson Brian
Allegiant President John
Gleason said a preliminary
Redmond said.
Home Delivery Rates: site plan for the develop-
Newspaper designated market: ment was submitted to The project will likely be
City Zone- Carrier home built in phases, Redmond
the county on June 7 by
delivered 7 days. told the Sun Monday,
the company.
but how many phases is
County staff from
Rates as follows undecided.
plus 7% Florida Sales Tax: various departments PHOTO FROM SUNSEEKER
Allegiant Travel
Monthly Bank/ reviewed the plan and the
Company spokesperson A map of the planned Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor from www.sunseekerresorts.com,
Credit Card .........................$40.50 applicant will receive their
Hilarie Grey confirmed which states the development is now expected to span 22 acres. It is located near the U.S. 41
3 Months ..........................$121.50 comments in the near
Monday a groundbreaking bridge leading into Port Charlotte.
6 Months ..........................$243.00 future, Gleason said.
1 Year ...............................$485.99 “At that point, the date for the development river and the riverwalk, to Allegiant requesting commissioners acting
Does not include Waterline and TV Times. applicant makes whatever has not yet been set. She which will be open to clarifications and correc- as the redevelopment
Effective May 18, you can add the TV Times said last month construc-
changes are required to the public. None of the tions, Cullinan said. “We agency. Allegiant represen-
or Waterline for an additional monthly
tion could begin this fall or
charge of $1.00 each. meet county codes and or- restaurants or retail will need them to address tatives will not attend that
by late this year.
Above rates do not include sales tax. dinances and may submit include chain brands, some inconsistencies.” meeting, Redmond said
Subscribers residing in outlying a final site plan for review Construction, which Redmond said. The Charlotte Harbor Monday.
areas may incur additional is expected to take
by staff,” said Gleason. “We’re developing every Redevelopment Agency “We’ll always listen,” he
delivery charge. Site plan reviews are an 18 months, would begin one,” he said. “It will be Advisory Board will said, of any recommenda-
administrative process by the narrow section at an amazing experience meet to review the plan tions from the committee
Mail subscription rates: Rates
and are not voted on by the harbor bridge and for both guests and local July 9. The advisory board, or commissioners. “We’ll
as follows (advance payment
required): the County Commission. move back to Main Street. residents.” however, has no authority see what they have to say.”
7 Days But Gleason noted that The site plan shows that The county will send to order changes to the CONDOS | 4
3 Months 6 Months 1 Year commissioners have been retail space will face the out a letter later this week plan, nor do county
$154.07 $276.35 $492.11
Sunday Only
North Port advisory boards re-examined
3 Months 6 Months 1 Year
$71.89 $144.61 $243.54
Above rates do not include sales tax.
Single Copy rates By LAUREN COFFEY on a North Port advisory little different, like (focusing encouraged to apply for including who the North
Daily $1.50 Sunday $3.00
STAFF WRITER board must be a North Port on) the economics.” the Planning and Zoning Port representative is and if
Unclaimed account balances
resident. Some commis- They ultimately ended Advisory Board and the there are any vacancies on
under $10, inactive for 15
months, will be used to purchase NORTH PORT — The sioners brought up the fact up making a unanimous Zoning Board of Appeals. any of those boards
newspapers for classroom use. North Port City Commission if someone were to be a consensus to have one seat This is not an absolute • Ensuring board mem-
is seeking advice and guid- property owner in North from each board be open to requirement and the bers know if they do join
Sun Newspapers ance from the multiple city Port but not live in the city, non-North Port residents. “experts” would need to be an outside board on behalf
CUSTOMER SERVICE POLICY advisory boards and now they would be excluded They would have to be a the minority number. For of a North Port board, they
Delivery should be expected prior to want to ensure the boards from serving. property owner in North example, there could not be will need to give a report to
6:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday
are a bit more streamlined. “If you have property here Port and own property in more than three “experts” the City Commission; also
and 7 a.m. Sunday. Redelivery hours:
The North Port city com- you should have a right and the city for at least a year on a seven-person board. make sure that is on the
6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday through
missioners met Monday to say in what you’re paying before serving. Other changes that were member application
Saturday and 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
go over various issues and taxes for,” Commissioner At the initial March given to staff to compile into • Have the city clerk
Sunday. Customer Service hours:
7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday; questions they had when Chris Hanks said. “And it meeting, Hanks mentioned an ordinance include: take over the Unified
Saturday 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; it comes to the advisory would open up the volun- the commission may want • Instate a one-year Land Development Code
and Sunday 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Call boards. This was following teerism (opportunity).” to think about ensuring residency requirement to codification, taking over
Customer Service for our current their direction from a March There was initial there are experts on serve on a board from the Planning and
specials. To subscribe or to report any meeting, when they realized hesitation from some specific boards, who would • Ensuring public com- Zoning Department with
problems with your service, please they wanted to make some commissioners on how the sit alongside the rest of the ment is on each agenda for the understanding there will
call or visit your local office.
tweaks and needed more rest of the residents would North Port residents. each advisory board, both be a transition time frame
time to discuss them. feel should the rules be “I just think it’s important before and after the agenda • Have the city manager’s
Charlotte: 941-206-1300
Two of the biggest changed. with a lot of these positions items office create an outreach
23170 Harborview Road,
takeaways from the meeting “I’m trying to think from — I’m not a planning and • Make sure vacancies effort to help fill advisory
Port Charlotte
were the possibility of the perspective of people zoning guy, so I need these and removals are consistent board vacancies
Englewood: 941-681-3000
120 W. Dearborn St., Englewood allowing non-North Port who reside in the city,” Vice people to have a myriad of across all boards The requests will be
North Port: 941-429-3000 residents on advisory Mayor Linda Yates said. experience to give advice,” • Have the city clerk send compiled from city staff into
13487 Tamiami Trail, North Port boards and having “experts” “The perspective may be he said. out a list of non-North Port an ordinance and presented
DeSoto: 863-494-0300 for specific boards. different than someone who After some discussion, boards, like the Sarasota/ to the commission at a later
or toll-free at 877-818-6204 The current rule is owns a piece of property. the commission came to a Manasota Metropolitan meeting.
108 S. Polk Avenue, Arcadia anyone interested in serving Their purpose would be a consensus to have experts Planning Organization, Email: [email protected]
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density development. allowed, Cullinan said, investors.
If Allegiant meets these because Sunseeker can “We have more interest
relaxed zoning rules, subtract the open space than we have units,”
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then review by county underneath the buildings Redmond said.
experts is considered required for the flood Either way, the hotel
The meeting is sched- administrative. zone. They also don’t have units are expected to be
uled for 10:30 a.m. at The county has plenty to count the architectural empty more than regular
the Charlotte County of engineering experts to features at the top, which residential space, ac-
Administration Center — review the preliminary add another 8 feet. cording to the site plan’s
18500 Murdock Circle — site plan, Cullinan said. As for the large num- parking study.
and is open to the public. “It’s a huge devel- ber of condominiums With parking, the resort
The agenda includes a opment for Charlotte and hotel units, zoning is designed to reduce the
period for public com- County in the sense that for the redevelopment need for cars. Instead FROM SUNSEEKER RESORT
ment, Gleason confirmed. it’s going to put us on the area allows even higher of 4,168 parking spaces, believable. or take a trolley. Or, they
map,” Cullinan said. density than Allegiant’s Allegiant is proposing By catering only to can never leave the pool,
‘It’s going to put us But it’s not that compli- site plan, Cullinan said. 1,450 spaces, the parking leisure travelers, and then which will be bigger
on the map’ cated, he said. County officials have study shows. County providing the resort as than two soccer fields. In
“For us, it’s normal asked Allegiant for more planners understand the well, Allegiant can provide general, Sunseeker’s goal
The development development.” figures on square footage reasons Allegiant offered much of the transporta- is to keep people on-site.
is allowed by right in Allegiant is allowed to confirm this. for the reduced need for tion for airline customers Allegiant on Monday
the waterfront region, buildings up tow 90 feet Redmond said Allegiant parking, Cullinan said, as they arrive in Punta announced a purchase
Cullinan said. The high in exchange for a has not decided whether but have asked for more Gorda. In other words, the agreement for Kingsway
county earlier declared commitment to build it will sell the condos to explanation. Sunseeker guest can sim- Country Club in Lake
this neighborhood a waterfront walkway investors, or keep them Redmond pointed out ply get off the plane and Suzy, which the company
in need of economic open to the public. as hotel-style units. After that Allegiant’s unique be whisked to their condo said it plans to operate
development and Architectural diagrams marketing to the airline situation with Sunseeker or hotel room. If needed, in conjunction with
thus subject to zoning now show the buildings customer base, Allegiant should make their claims they can rent a car on-site Sunseeker Resort.
rules allowing higher reaching 118 feet. This is now has many interested of fewer cars more for a day, use car sharing Email: [email protected]
FIRED
correspondence in May. They didn’t deny that it Monday could not pro- to CCSO spokesperson Conroy could not com-
“They would only say was for steroids.” vide an updated figure. Skip Conroy. One is ment on why White was
he was still on paid As of May, White had White, who was hired completed, but the under investigation.
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admin leave and that been paid $29,754 while in 2003, is the subject of CCSO could not provide White could not be
the investigation was on leave. A Sheriff’s two internal affairs in- the investigation report reached for comment.
Lovejoy said in an email turned over to FDLE. spokesperson on vestigations, according to the Sun Monday. Email: [email protected]
BUY
getting in on the ground incorporated into the universe,” he said. as part of our extend- damage from Hurricane
level.” Sunseeker brand. “Kingsway Country ed family, and that Charley. The club lost
Young people are Belknap said club Club is a special place philosophy continues membership following
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playing golf, but they’re employees can gain skills to many members of the with the development Charley, Brumfield said,
not joining the clubs, said in the broader hospitality community,” Sunseeker of Sunseeker Charlotte because not everyone
This new partnership former Kingsway member industry. executive Vice President Harbor.” wanted to incur debt for
offers Kingsway the Jeff Brumfield. “This partnership and Chief Operating Kingsway was estab- renovation beyond the
opportunity to increase This new model should represents a tremendous Officer Micah Richins lished in 1976 and has storm insurance money.
the number of people serve both the club and opportunity for our team said in a statement. “We a Par 72, 18-hole cham- Belknap said he could
using the golf course the resort, Belknap said. of dedicated employees are pleased and honored pionship golf course, as not comment on wheth-
and facilities. Following the sale, to not only be exposed to be able to grow its well as an 18,000-square- er the terms of the sale
“A lot of clubs don’t the club will continue to golf, but potentially presence. ... Allegiant foot clubhouse. would cover any debt
get this opportunity,” operations as Kingsway to grow into roles in has always viewed the The club was reno- held by club members.
Belknap said. “We’re Country Club until it is the broader hospitality communities we serve vated in 2005 following Email: [email protected]
DETAINED
Some ended up in Tampa
and Clearwater, though
details are murky.
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Trump added a new
and explosive factor, by
the state system. splitting children who
Yet getting federal arrived with adults — a
officials to provide hardball tactic to deter
details about the system other immigrants from
is difficult — and made making the dangerous
more so by outsourcing. journey across the border.
Most requests for infor- Undocumented
mation must go through children are overseen by
a formal process that a federal HHS division
takes months or even called the Office of
years. Refugee Resettlement.
Florida’s key role in Care can be outsourced,
MIAMI HERALD PHOTO BY ELLIS RUA
the national detention either to nonprofits or
system wasn’t publicly for-profit companies Unaccompanied undocumented children at the Homestead Temporary Shelter for Unaccompanied Children play soccer on
known until news broke such as Comprehensive Monday, June 18.
in mid-June that more Health Services of Cape
than 1,000 children were Canaveral, which runs $20 million annually, centers are contracted Sarasota Republican who Corporation of America.
housed in a dorm-like the Homestead shelter has been a magnet for through a handful of has sponsored several Both have become
former job training under a contract worth controversy in recent county sheriffs who enforcement measures. heavy players in the
center in Homestead, more than $30 million. years as it has handled rent space in jails. “We should reward the political process, do-
including at least 70 kids Many more undoc- hundreds of people Those counties include people who go through nating to candidates,
who were taken from umented adults are subjected to long stays Baker, near Jacksonville; the proper legal chan- largely Republicans, and
their families. apprehended at the despite being detained Glades, on the rim nels. I blame this long- spending millions on
Politicians, mainly border, picked up after for minor offenses. of Lake Okeechobee; term problem not on influencing policy; among
Democrats, rushed to the traffic stops or for com- In 2012, a detainee Collier, in southwest the people who want to the lobbyists it employs
shelters and demanded mitting a crime or simply from Argentina went on Florida; Monroe, in the come over here — you’ve is Florida resident Brian
action. Others, including swept up in raids across hunger strike. Americans Keys; Wakulla, south of got to have compassion Ballard, who is close to
the Republican governor, the country, which have for Immigrant Justice, Tallahassee; and Pinellas — but on Congress and Trump.
said they opposed child grown more frequent a Miami group that in Tampa Bay, which its inability to make hard GEO Group employees
separation but have after Trump took office. provides support to generally houses 50 to decisions.” and its political action
not taken much action, Some are held in undocumented immi- 60 detainees a day and is committee has given
seeming to underscore county jails in Florida grants, produced a report paid $80 per day for each. Costs and profits more than $250,000
the treacherous politics in such far-flung plac- three years ago that said Pinellas Sheriff Bob to the campaigns of
of immigration in an es as Crawfordville, detainees were sexually Gualtieri said the county Critics say this is Sen. Marco Rubio. Gov.
election year. Macclenny, Naples and assaulted, denied legal jail in Clearwater meets costly and ineffective. Scott has received more
“It’s a controversial and the Keys, making it assistance and given sub- or exceeds all federal U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch, than $800,000 while
complicated issue,” said difficult for families to standard medical care. standards, and that his D-Boca Raton, points Sen. Bill Nelson, whom
Frank Sharry, executive reach them. “We strongly dispute agency has a productive to a Congressionally- Scott is challenging this
director of immigration Florida saw the these allegations,” GEO working relationship directed mandate to fund November, has received
reform group America’s largest percentage Group spokesperson with ICE, which visits at 34,000 detention beds $19,000, according to a
Voice. “We’re a country increase of immigration Pablo Paez wrote in least once a year. “They per day, a quota no other Times/Herald analysis of
that is at war with itself arrests in the country a statement to the come in and inspect our law enforcement agency federal campaign data.
over how we reconcile in 2017, according to a Tampa Bay Times. “On jail to be sure we are faces. An alternative to Trump is a big recipi-
being a nation of im- Pew Research Center a daily basis, our dedi- meeting the standards.” the $2 billion annual ent of GEO-asssociated
migrants and nation of report. These adults cated employees deliver But it’s wrong for detention cost, Deutch money, and last year the
laws. The ‘keep ’em out, are processed through high quality services, immigrants to be housed said, is to require the use company held its annual
let them in’ fight results the Immigration and including around- in jails with people of GPS ankle bracelets conference at Trump’s
in conflicting mandates Customs Enforcement, the-clock medical accused of criminal and other less costly Doral golf resort. (It
and a lack of coherence.” or ICE, a division of care, that comply with violations, argued Jessica monitoring measures denies any attempt to
Homeland Security. performance-based Shulruff Schneider, an while immigrants await influence policy.)
A scattered ICE has several standards set by the attorney and director of court hearings. Trump has reversed
system detention centers in federal government and detention for Americans “Are we including the child separation
Florida, but only one adhere to guidelines set for Immigrant Justice. these provisions in the policy but the job of
Part of the challenge is directly operated by leading third-party “Immigration laws are appropriations bill to reuniting more than
in understanding the by the agency: Krome accreditation agencies.” civil. They’re not criminal. ensure undocumented 2,000 kids with their
system is how scattered Service Processing Paez referred a request We generally believe that immigrants show up for parents remains outstand-
it has become, with Center, a 600-bed for contracts, inspection immigrants should not be proceedings or is it for ing and protests continue.
two different tracks for facility in Miami-Dade reports and audits to held in a detained setting a guaranteed funding HHS has launched a
children and adults and that used to be a Cold ICE. That agency, in turn, while they are awaiting a source for private con- review of shelters and
various layers to each. War missile base. The said the Times must hearing on an immigra- tractors?” Deutch said in training of contractors,
Children from pov- biggest, 700-bed Broward request them under the tion case. Most of them an interview. overseeing 12,000 migrant
erty and violence-torn Transitional Center in Freedom of Information should be released on Nationally, about children overall.
Guatemala, Honduras Pompano Beach, is run Act, a process that can their own recognizance or 70 percent of detainees “Today, the focus is
and El Salvador began by The GEO Group, take months or longer. some sort of bond so they are in privately run on this issue because it
to flood the border in which has immigration ICE standards vary by can remain with their facilities — and that was so painful to watch,”
2014, mostly unac- contracts across the location and can be ad- families.” could grow. Last week the said Deutch. “Maybe this
companied by adults. country in addition to visory in nature, experts Still, many Americans Trump administration is just a reminder that
Former president Barack running numerous pri- say, and even material agree with a tougher said it was looking to add we have contracted out
Obama’s administration vate prisons, including that is made public may approach that Trump 15,000 beds for family the responsibility for an
sent them to shelters five in Florida. not include all details as made a centerpiece of detention, a potential enormous part of our
across the country to be The pink-painted the private groups assert his campaign. boon to GEO Group immigration system and
cared for while a family Broward facility, which commercial trade secret “Do we want to have and CoreCivic, a private perhaps we don’t have
member or sponsor in GEO operates on a protections. borders or not?” asked prison operator formerly a good enough grasp of
the U.S. could be located. contract of more than Other ICE detention state Rep. Joe Gruters, a known as Corrections how that plays out.”
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OBITUARIES The Charlotte County POLICE BEAT
Sheriff’s Office reported the
CHARLOTTE to computer chip design far better than those of following arrests: The information for Police Beat is gathered from police, sheriff’s office, Florida Highway
at IBM Essex Jct Vermont. his Miami neighbors. • Wilaime Maxine, 33, of Patrol, jail and fire records. Not every arrest leads to a conviction and guilt or innocence is
Theodore Hanleck Upon retirement, He sold his home and Tampa, Fla. Charges: fail to determined by the court system.
Howard and Gladys en- was also hired to do the register motor vehicle. Bond:
Pastor Theodore joyed traveling the world, necessary repairs. $1,000. • Thomas Christopher Hencher, driving with a suspended license.
Hanleck, 75, died on and spending time with Dave’s hallmark quality • Sabrina Lee Fisher, 33, 69, 30300 block of Holly Road, Bond: $1,500.
Monday, June 25, 2018. wonderful friends and was service to others. 11400 block of Royal Road, Punta Punta Gorda. Charge: violation • John West IV, 21, 12600 block
A celebration of family across the country During his retirement Gorda. Charges: possession of of condition of pretrial release. of Shimmering Oak Circle, Venice.
earthly life will be held at including their homes in years, Dave and Ann a controlled substance without Bond: none. Charge: DUI. Bond: $500.
10:15 a.m. on Saturday, July Englewood and Venice, traveled the country in a prescription, possession of • Ashley Audreanna Armstead, • Tia Zirk, 26, 11800 block of
7, 2018, at First Alliance Florida, and in Williston, their RV visiting relatives cocaine with intent to sell, drug 28, 1600 Pine White Court, Punta Tempest Harbor Loop, Venice.
Church 20444 Midway Vermont. and friends. Wherever paraphernalia, possessing 10 or Gorda. Charge: second-degree Charge: battery. Bond: none.
Blvd. Port Charlotte, Howard regrets to they visited, there was more counterfeit notes and out of petty theft. Bond: $1,000. • Lisa Dangelo, 50, 800 block of
Florida. A Pat Blessing depart before his loving always a “Dave List” of county warrant. Bond: $28,000 Ponderosa Road, Venice. Charges:
Fellowship will follow. wife of 65 years, Gladys technical challenges for • John James Smith Sr., 36, The Punta Gorda Police DUI causing serious bodily injury
Kretzer. He also leaves a him to solve or some- 3700 block of Rosemary Drive, Department reported the and attaching a license plate
Marlene May Neil
rich legacy of family and thing to build. He took Punta Gorda. Charge: failed to following arrest: that’s unassigned.
Marlene May Neil, 76, friends whom he loved pride in helping out register as a sex offender as • Eleazar Perez, 57, of Venice.
of Englewood, Florida, dearly: two children, son, wherever he could. required. Bond: none. Charges: out of county warrant The North Port Police
passed away on Friday, Kenneth Kretzer and his He is survived by • Jesse Michael Klein, 35, 3100 and knowingly driving while Department reported the
June 29, wife, Kathleen Kretzer of his sister, nieces and block of Duncan Road, Punta license suspended or revoked. following arrests:
2018 at Huntington, Vermont; nephews and many other Gorda. Charges: possession or Bond: none. • Samantha Martin, 30, 3700
Tidewell daughter, Kathryn relatives and friends. He use of drug paraphernalia, failed block of Duluth Terrace, North
Hospice Couillard and husband, is also survived by his to have motor vehicle liability The Sarasota County Port. Charge: contempt of court
Daniel Couillard, of stepdaughter Sandy Hall,
in Port insurance, failed to register motor Sheriff’s Office reported the (original charge: grand theft).
Colchester, Vermont, six her husband, Rick and
Charlotte. vehicle and nonresident driver following arrests: Bond: $15,000.
grandchildren; and five their daughter, Sarah. He
Marlene license required. Bond: none. • Trevor Benson, 27, 1000 block • Arthur Pierce, 57, 13500 of
great-grandchildren; was preceded in death
was born • Shannel Ashley Whitaker, 26, of Capri Isle Blvd., Venice. Charge: Tamiami Trail, North Port. Charge:
and many nieces and by his dear wife Anna
on June 18, 26100 block of Explorer Road, probation violation (original contempt of court (original
nephews. Howard was Mae Melville Krause in
1942, in Grand Rapids, Punta Gorda. Charges: possession charge: carrying a concealed charges: possession of controlled
preceded in death by 2016; his parents and all
Michigan, to Elmer and or use of drug paraphernalia firearm). Bond: none. substance without a prescription,
his parents, Howard of his siblings except his
Gertrude (Leonard) Sr. and Alice Kretzer sister Linna S. DuPont of and possession of not more than • Morgan Carle, 35, 5700 block possession of marijuana and
Watson; she had been of Melbourne, Florida; Escanaba, Michigan. 20 grams of marijuana. Bond: of Gallatin Lane, North Port. resisting an officer without
a resident of Charlotte his sister, Janet Blish of Thanks to all of Dave’s $5,000. Charge: knowingly giving a false violence). Bond: none.
County for several years, Melbourne, Florida; and caregivers, especially • Henry Andrew Gustaf III, 46, report to an officer. Bond: $500. • Randal Brendel, 61, 3500
coming from Las Vegas, brother, Robert Kretzer of niece Julie Melville, 300 block of Spring Lake Blvd., • Anthony Hawkins, 42, 5000 block of Avanti Circle, North Port.
Nevada, and Hawaii. Webster, New York. who made his last two Port Charlotte. Charge: battery by block of North Beach Road, Charge: DeSoto County issued
She was a legal secre- “Any job worth doing years bright and cheery. intention touch or strike. Bond: Englewood. Charges: possession warrant for violation of probation
tary for her husband’s law
is worth doing right.” Thanks also to staff of none. of a controlled substance without (original charge: aggravated
firm prior to retirement.
Mission accomplished! Tidewell Hospice for • Hector Tello Vasquez, 34, a prescription and DUI. Bond: stalking). Bond: none.
She loved shopping and
At Howard’s request, their caring guidance 2000 block of Barksdale St., Port $500. • Zibigniew Gajda, 71, 2400
helping others. She was a
there will be no services. and assistance. At Dave’s Charlotte. Charge: knowingly • Madison Johnson, 27, 1000 block of Magnolia Circle, North
woman who would rather
For those who desire request, no funeral driving while license suspended block of Capri Isle Blvd., Venice. Port. Charge: domestic assault
give than receive.
to, contributions may services will be held. or revoked. Bond: none. Charge: fraud through unlawful with the intent to commit a felony.
Survivors include two
be made to St. Jude Arrangements are • Rachel Lynn Kingsley, 31, possession of five or more identi- Bond: $15,000.
daughters, Debra (Chet)
Davis of Englewood, Children’s Research made by McKee Funeral 4400 block of Oakley St., Port fication cards. Bond: $1,500. • Justin Tucker, 26, 5200 block
Florida, and Tina (Jeff) Hospital or the VNA Home, North Port, Charlotte. Charges: four counts of • Brian Richards, 44, 7400 block of Greenwood Ave., North Port.
Rae of Orlando, Florida; Respite House in Florida. underlying charge, two counts of of Rosemont Drive, Englewood. Charge: battery. Bond: none.
one sister, Barbara Link Colchester Vermont failure to appear, and violation Charges: fraud through giving • Allan-Michael Whiteaker, 28,
of Las Vegas, Nevada; five https://www.vnacares. Kathleen Ann of condition of pretrial release. false information to an officer 4300 block of Asteria Terrace, North
grandchildren; and three org/donating-to-vna/ Riccio Bond: $18,000. and contempt of court (original Port. Charge: hit and run leaving
great-grandchildren. make-an-online-dona- • Martin Luther Dewar Jr., 23, charge: petty theft). Bond: the scene of an accident involving
tion/. Their compassion- Kathleen “Kathy” Ann
Inurnment will be in of North Port. Charge: DUI. Bond: $3,500. property damage. Bond: $120.
ate care of Howard will Riccio, 67, of North Port,
Wailuku, Hawaii, with her $2,500. • Alyssa Roberts, 19, 200 block • Jasmine Breton, 23, 3000
always be remembered Florida, died Monday, June
late husband, Michael • Brenda Joyce Reece, 32, of of Citrus Ave., Nokomis. Charge: block of Cincinnati St., North Port.
and appreciated by his 25, 2018,
Neil, who preceded her in Kissimmee, FL. Charge: knowingly possession of THC wax without a Charge: battery. Bond: none.
family. at Sarasota
1988. driving while license suspended prescription. Bond: $1,500. • Suzanne Kehoe, 52, 100 block
Memorial
Englewood NORTH PORT Hospital, or revoked. Bond: $1,000. • Russel Schaub, 42, 300 block of Colonial Lane, Nokomis. Charge:
Community Funeral Sarasota, • Patricia Sue Hess, 43, of of Oakwood Circle, Englewood. petty theft. Bond: $500.
Home with Private David James Florida. Georgetown, Ohio. Charge: second Charge: battery by a detained • Michael Wunder, 40, 2000
Crematory has been se- Krause Kathleen degree petit theft. Bond: none. person in a jail. Bond: $1,500. block of Snowflake Terrace, North
lected to handle arrange- was born • Joseph Michael Walsh, 29, of • Joseph Vercheski, 37, 100 Port. Charge: Charlotte County
ments. You may share a David James Krause, July 25 1950, Englewood. Charge: battery by block of N Portia St., Nokomis. issued warrant for violation
memory with the family 84, of North Port, Florida, in Brooklyn, New York, to intentional touch or strike. Bond: Charge: probation violation of probation (original charge:
at www.englewoodfh. passed away peacefully the late William and Ruth none. (original charge: grand theft). aggravated assault with a deadly
com. at home on (Cadley) Reilly and moved • James Delbert Mellenkamp, Bond: none. weapon without intent to kill).
Wednesday, to Florida in 1989 from 49, of Englewood. Charges: two • Corey Gaskell, 24, 1000 Bond: none.
Roger David June 27, 2018. Long Island, New York. counts of municipal ordinance block of Capri Isle Blvd., Venice. The Venice Police
Russell He was born She was a retired secretary violations, third subsequent Charges: aggravated battery, Department reported the
in Ford River, for a real estate company. offense of petty theft, and failing firing a missile into a dwelling or following arrests:
After a valiant struggle Michigan, to William F. She was a member of St. to register as a convicted felon. vehicle, criminal mischief through • Dylan Woodward, 26, 100
with ALS, Roger David Krause and Anna Makosky Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Bond: $7,000. property damage, fleeing or block of N. Pearl Ave., Nokomis.
Russell, 61, beloved son of Krause. Church of Port Charlotte. • Trevor James Babson, 22, of eluding police and resisting an Charge: grand theft of a vehicle.
Rosemary He was the youngest She is survived by her Summerfield, Fla. Charges: false officer without violence. Bond: Bond: $1,500.
Russell of eight children. He loving family, a daughter, ID given to law enforcement $32,000. • Amanda Kroll, 29, 5700
Messing was preceded in death Christina (Robert) Phillips officer, possession of not more • Jeffrey Hollcraft, 56, 100 block of Granada Drive, Sarasota.
and loving by his parents and all of of Port Charlotte, Florida; than 20 grams of marijuana, and block of E Nippino Trail, Nokomis. Charge: driving with a suspended
companion his siblings except his three grandchildren, Emily out of county warrant. Bond: Charge: probation violation license. Bond: $1,500.
of Kelvey sister, Linna S. DuPont of Cathleen Watson, Jamison none. (original charges: leaving the
Clemmons, Escanaba, Michigan. Robert Phillips and Bryson
• Geoffrey Tanner Hall, 26, scene of a crash with property The Florida Highway Patrol
surren- Dave graduated from Thomas Phillips; and sev-
11400 block of Fifth Ave., Punta damage, DUI and driving with a Venice Unit reported the
dered his Escanaba High School eral nieces and nephews.
Gorda. Charges: possession of a revoked license). Bond: none. following arrest:
battle to be with our Lord in 1952. He served in the Kathleen was preceded
firearm ammunition or weapon by • Kenneth Myers, 28, 5000 • Logan Walsh, 31, 3900 block
on Monday, June 18, 2018 U.S. Navy from 1956-60, in death by her husband
Florida convicted felon, carrying block of NE County Ranches of Cochise Terrace, Sarasota.
in Englewood, Florida. much of that time as Robert Riccio, who died in
concealed weapon unlicensed Road, Arcadia. Charge: two Charge: leaving the scene of an
Roger is survived by an aircraft electronics 2014.
firearm, and violation of Pinellas County issued warrants accident with property damage.
siblings Suzanne, Gary, technician aboard the Visitation will be held
and Barbara, and now carrier USS Saratoga Thursday from 6 p.m.-8 probation or community control. for dealing stolen property and Bond: $120.
united with his brother in the Mediterranean. p.m., July 5, 2018 with a Bond: none. failure to appear in court. Bond:
Marty and Father Roger Following his naval Catholic Wake Service • Stevan Michael Brackett, 27, $55,013. The Fish and Highway
Russell Sr. in Heaven. career, he worked for at 7 p.m. at Roberson 1300 block of Algiers St., Port • Jason Pugh, 27, 7700 block of Conservation Commission
Roger’s legacy continues Eastern Airlines as an Funeral Home Chapel, Charlotte. Charges: two counts of Merolla Road, North Port. Charge: Sarasota unit reported the
through his sons, Joshua aircraft electronics and 2151 Tamiami Trail, Port battery by intentional touch or driving with a suspended license. following arrest:
and Alex and daughter mechanical technician. Charlotte, Florida 33948. strike. Bond: none. Bond: none. • Neil Obendorf, 51, 1000 block
Nikki, Roger’s grand- He initially worked for Mass of Christian Burial • James Floyd Hansen Jr., 18, of • Sandra Izykowska, 29, 100 of Shire St., Venice. Charge: DUI.
daughter Rory, and nine Eastern in Chicago and will be held Friday 11 North Port. Charges: grand theft block of N. Portia Road, Nokomis. Bond: $500.
nephews and nieces. then moved to their main a.m., July 6, 2018, at St. of firearm and sell, deliver or Charge: petty theft. Bond: $120.
Although Roger is no hub in Miami, Flo. Late in Maximilian Kolbe Catholic possession of firearm with serial • Dimitar Petkov, 43, 100 block — Compiled by Liz Hardaway and
longer with us, we cherish his career, Dave earned Church, 1441 Spear St., number removed. Bond: none. of Pearl Ave., Nokomis. Charge: Lauren Coffey
his memory. a bachelor’s degree with Port Charlotte, Florida
a business major from 33948. Entombment Fishing For Memorials in the Sun
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Legacy of distrust clouds trail referendum debate
OUR POSITION: North Port trail in Southwest Florida, if Which poses a political Unlikely, we believe. But dollar amount.
city commissioners have con- not the entire state. It would problem for the entire project. remotely possible. This is a small problem,
cerns that should be addressed greatly enhance what is During a commission meet- We also recognize North Port perhaps, but a problem nev-
— or everyone could lose out. already a premier amenity for ing last week, Mayor Vanessa has a long history of distrust ertheless. Right or wrong does
S arasota County voters residents. It would add to a Carusone and Commissioner — warranted or not — when not always matter in politics.
will be asked Nov. 6 to long list of the local attractions Debbie McDowell expressed it comes to dealings with What matters is perception.
approve a bond referen- for visitors, highlighting our frustration with the wording Sarasota County government. If there’s a perception among
dum that would extend the pe- area’s spectacular outdoor of a resolution by the Sarasota It’s the “red-headed stepchild North Port voters that they
destrian and bicycle-friendly recreation features. It might County Commission that guar- syndrome,” the feeling the could get jobbed, they may
Legacy Trail more than 8 miles further stimulate near-trail antees the Legacy rails-to-trails remote city will be ignored by vote “no” and the referendum
to downtown Sarasota. business from Venice to project but is vague about the the Sarasota-centric power might fail. North Port would
The $65 million bond would Sarasota. (Anyone for a quick North Port section. elite. This feeling lingers in get nothing; everyone would
be used to purchase existing cold one at Calusa Brewing off While the northern project some circles, despite the get nothing, and we’d be left
CSX Railway track all the Clark Road?) was designated a “will” in res- changing reality as North with overgrown railroad tracks
way to Sarasota’s Payne Park. The referendum also would olution language, the smaller, Port has grow to become the instead of a greater biking/
The rails would be ripped begin the process of improving southern project was merely largest city in Sarasota County walking trail and the begin-
up and pavement laid down. connections south from Venice a “may.” One was certain; the and a dominant political nings of a proper connection
Pedestrian overpasses would to North Port. other less so. force. Despite the fact three to North Port.
span busy Clark Road and Bee Or not? Why the concern? of five county commissioners Everyone loses.
Ridge Road. Parking lots would We have no doubt that Well, the unexpected can now live in the Venice-South The alternative, it seems
be built. The corridor would be approximately $2 million ear- happen in politics. County area. to us, is for the County
landscaped and rest stations marked as part of the referen- As Carusone saw it, “In two At the meeting, City Attorney Commission to put something
built — same as those already dum for North Port connector years, the commission can Amber Slayton assured com- in writing that satisfies the
in place on the existing trail upgrades will come. change and the will of the missioners other references straightforward concerns of
that runs from the Venice Train The problem is: A couple of commission can change, and virtually guaranteed funding Carusone and McDowell and
Depot into Palmer Ranch. North Port city commissioners there are no guarantees that for North Port’s improved all their hometown supporters.
It’s an exciting project aren’t so sure. They want there will be money spent in connections to the established It’s simple. County commis-
that could create the top guarantees, and they are not the city of North Port. None. Legacy Trail. But, she added, sioners just have to say, “We
non-motorized recreational getting them. Regardless of this.” they don’t include a specific will.”
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Maybe the president of
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Mexico should take some of
Democrats are The president issued a zero veterans’ rights.
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tolerance to people crossing Bill Akins stands with small
party of socialism Must change Robert Palermo
our borders illegally. He did business owners. He knows
not enact any other laws. that small business owners, chant from ‘D’ North Port
Editor:
These laws, including separa- such as myself, are the back-
Today’s Democratic Party tion of children from parents bone of America. Editor:
Cartoon about
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or grandparents. Today’s administrations. no “one size fits all” when it sports cheer, “Give us a …” slain reporters
Democratic Party is the party Stay informed. Don’t just use comes to health care. Health followed by team letters. We
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of our history, elimination family’s future depends on it. Akins supports the private for Donald. “cartoon” adding America
of the Second Amendment, John Smith sector doing more and govern- In November, Americans to the list of “Third World”
re-write of our Constitution, Punta Gorda ment doing less. get a chance to choose countries that control and
abortion, free birth control for As a Republican, Bill Akins again, we can’t have it both attack the press.
all, income distribution, and I should have your vote as well ways. The recent murder of
could go on and on with their Bill Akins to help clean up Washington. Our democracy is in peril. journalists was the work of a
socialist desires and ideology. is real change Tell your neighbors. It is the responsibility of mentally disturbed criminal,
The face of the Democratic Ken Giunta every thinking American to not in any way an attack or
Party is Chuck Schumer, Punta Gorda attempt to save it. We do that suppression by the govern-
Nancy Pelosi and Maxine Editor: by being properly informed. ment of these United States.
Waters. There is an organized Bill Akins is the change we We become properly in- Unlike the other countries
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Are liberals
write letters to the Sun degrad- Please join me in supporting issues that we face. That’s a that guarantees freedom
ing President Trump and the Bill Akins in his bid for U.S. leaving Florida? lot of work. of the press, even the “fake
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The Sun does a good enough Mr. Akins is the strong Editor: one-sided argument built God bless America!
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Celebrate true American exceptionalism on Fourth
July 4th is almost here. John M. Crisp that prohibit burning the “fullest toleration” of respectfully during the Coerced patriotism is a
How do you plan to or other desecrations of the practice of religion, national anthem in order hallmark of authoritarian-
Tribune News Service
celebrate our nation’s national symbols. They which, implied that the to bring attention to un- ism. Trump recently said
nativity? enforce these laws with state has the right to resolved racial injustices. that he wished he could
I may produce some varying degrees of rigidity. determine what will be Clearly these are “speech” get “my people” to stand
grilled ribs, Cole slaw and But the United States is in tolerated. acts, and we should be ex- at attention when he
potato salad. Corn on the I should, for some reason, a small minority — along Madison proposed in- tremely leery of repressing speaks, like Kim Jong Un’s
cob. Later, fireworks. wish to. with a few countries such stead: “All men are equally them, even if they make do. He said he was joking.
And then to top the The fact that you may as Canada and Belgium — entitled to the full and free us uncomfortable. But Kim Jong Un doesn’t
day off, I think I’ll burn think that I shouldn’t do that decline to make flag exercise” of religion. He The dark flip side of free have the confidence in
an American flag in the it — and I generally agree burning illegal. preferred to view the free speech is coerced speech. himself, his government
backyard. You might want with you — is separate It’s a paradox: Our practice of religion as a Remember: President and his people to allow
to join me. from an appreciation of dedication to the right of natural right, rather than Trump hasn’t indicated the kind of plain-spoken
I made this suggestion the fact that I have a right free speech is such that a right granted by the any appreciation for the protests that we allow
in print a few years ago; to do it. we permit the destruction state. This principle was NFL’s recent policy change here.
some readers took excep- Not every country of the very symbols of that embodied in our national that allows players who Have a splendid
tion. I was invited to move allows its citizens to exer- right. constitution. prefer not to stand for the July 4th. Don’t burn a flag.
to France, to self-deport cise such freedoms, and But it’s a paradox In other words, the right anthem to remain in the But take a moment to
to the infernal regions or I’m not talking just about that James Madison, itself precedes the state’s locker room. He said, “You celebrate your inherent
to perform remarkable totalitarian countries such the “Father of the prerogative to grant the have to stand proudly for right — and that of your
anatomical contortions as Iran and Saudi Arabia. Constitution,” would right. Thus Americans the national anthem or fellow citizens — to
upon myself. In France and Austria you appreciate. According have an obligation that you shouldn’t be playing. protest as you see fit. That
Actually, I have no can be sent to prison for to biographer Richard exceeds even the gov- maybe they shouldn’t be is what makes our nation
intention or desire to six months for burning a Brookhiser, when ernment’s to tolerate free in the country.” truly exceptional.
burn an American flag flag, and in Germany for Madison was helping speech, even speech that Notice the word “proud- John M. Crisp, an op-ed
on July 4th. But I deeply up to five years. draft a Declaration of they find repugnant. ly.” And players whose columnist for Tribune
esteem the right bestowed In fact, a glance over Rights for Virginia in I was thinking about consciences won’t allow News Service, lives in
on me and you by the Wikipedia’s list of flag 1776, he hesitated over this in connection with them to stand “proudly”? Georgetown, Texas,
Constitution and the statutes indicates that proposed language that the NFL players who They shouldn’t be in the and can be reached at
Supreme Court to do so, if most countries have laws would have provided for have chosen to kneel country. [email protected].
Enough is enough — put down the cellphone
It’s another hot Florida Rep. Jackie Toledo habit. But we need to go since 2014, according to than 39,000 injuries and When you’re behind
summer and as a further. the Florida Department more than 200 fatalities. the wheel, driving must
FloridaPolitics.com
mother of five chil- Even though advanced of Highway Safety and As lawmakers, we have be taken seriously, oth-
dren, that means spend- technologies have made Motor Vehicles. the ability to strengthen erwise, the consequence
ing time running them cars safer, roadway Distracted driving and our laws and hopefully may be deadly.
from one summer camp crashes and deaths are the ubiquitous use of save lives. So, as we’re hustling
to the next, and spending needs to address the rising sharply across the smartphones behind the I hear harrowing stories here and there this
lots of time in the car. As epidemic of distracted country. And Florida’s wheel are leading causes every day from Floridians summer, let’s make
I drive around, the one driving with a hands-free trends are particularly for the rise in vehicle whose lives have been an extra effort to drive
thing that stands out is bill to save lives and alarming. The National crashes in Florida and devastated by distracted responsibly.
the number of people protect the ones we love. Safety Council estimates nationwide. Distracted driving and how they do Please think twice, and
who are texting or paying Last year, we intro- that as many as 40,000 driving-related crashes not want others to feel put the phone down.
more attention to their duced legislation and it people died in motor have also experienced the same pain they are Tampa state Rep.
cellphones than the road had great momentum, vehicle crashes across a double-digit spike. In enduring. I stand with Jackie Toledo represents
in front of them. educating both fellow the country in 2016. In 2015, there were more them and want to make Tampa-area House
I vow, as a representa- legislators and the public Florida, motor vehicle than 45,000 distracted a life-changing difference District 60. This column
tive, to once again make about the deadly conse- fatalities have increased driving crashes in today and for our future moved on the website
the case that Florida quences of this terrible an alarming 43 percent Florida, resulting in more generations. FloridaPolitics.com.
Justice Kennedy’s first priority: The First Amendment
It became official should be free to engage defeatism.” He evidently in the culture war to pregnancy counselors
just after lunchtime in political speech. sees Justice Kennedy show respect — even to promote abortions
on Wednesday, just That concern about as a committed culture friendly respect — for one is “forward-looking,”
after the Supreme Court freedoms of expression warrior for the left. another. Kennedy wrote, “It is
announced its final characterized his most But language in some The Senate will prob- forward thinking to
decisions of the term and Michael recent decisions. He of his most controversial ably “confirm Justice begin by reading the First
went into recess. Justice applied sharp scrutiny opinions shows not a Kennedy’s successor Amendment as ratified
Barone
Anthony Kennedy, the on government efforts to desire for one side’s total this fall,” as Majority in 1791; to understand
104th person to serve on force public employees to victory but for both sides’ Leader Mitch McConnell the history of authoritar-
the court, is retiring, ef- pay for political speech friendly accommodation quickly promised, despite ian government as the
fective just after his 82nd they opposed (Janus v. of the other. hysterical predictions that Founders then knew it.”
birthday next month, and state laws attempting AFSCME) and to force In Obergefell, Justice abortion will be crim- First things first.
after 30 years of service. to strengthen or supple- a Christian baker to Kennedy took care to inalized and same-sex Michael Barone is a
Justice Kennedy’s ment federal enforcement custom-design a cake recognize that “religions, marriage abolished. senior political analyst for
decision, announced in of immigration laws. for a same-sex couple and those who adhere to But Justice Kennedy’s the Washington Examiner,
a two-paragraph letter to On these, conservative (Masterpiece Cakeshop religious doctrines, may central legacy is his resident fellow at the
President Donald Trump, legal scholars looked Ltd. v. Colorado Civil continue to advocate firm defense of the First American Enterprise
has been predicted — and askance. Some ridiculed Rights Commission). with utmost, sincere Amendment. Against Institute and longtime
eagerly anticipated and Kennedy’s flowery Even where he saw conviction that, by divine California’s claim that co-author of The Almanac
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North Port News on
this day in 1974
By ALEXANDRA HERRERA residents, according to the The newspaper that
STAFF WRITER U.S. Census Bureau, and covered the opening of
covers 104 square miles. Western Auto is six pages
NORTH PORT — Sharon Gas is around $2.60 a gallon long and on its front page
Buck recalls her first drive today. details a flood insurance
into North Port in the 1960s. The North Port News said meeting held by the City
There wasn’t much. it served residents of North Commission.
A Texaco gas station and Port, Warm Mineral Springs, Then-mayor Margaret
North Port Bank welcomed Harbor Cove and Plamore Gentle sought advice and
Sharon and her family when at the time. Plamore is a consent from the City
they moved from Venice community of unincorpo- Commission to file an
to North Port following rated Sarasota County along application to get North
her father’s return from the Myakka River. Port declared eligible for
Vietnam. Sharon and her family flood insurance coverage.
Sharon would eventually have watched the city grow Along with the agenda for
marry Marty, whose family during the last 44 years in the meeting there is a photo
owned the Western Auto business, while they’re no of several flooded streets.
just North of Warm Mineral longer Western Auto, it’s Page 2 of the paper
Springs. still very much a family reports a rainstorm a week
“I remember seeing business. before caused $60,000 in
(Western Auto) coming up,” The business was flood damage — the rain
she said. originally opened by Marty’s event was billed a “bewil-
Sharon also recalls parents, and it eventually dering day of weather.”
thinking that the business became his and Sharon’s. On the last page of the pa-
opening that far from town Now their younger song per, the North Port Barracks
would never survive. She Brandon works with them #2743 World War I auxiliary
added that Western Auto and they plan to keep it a members were honored at
had a soft opening in June family business. the annual Daytona meet-
1974, and its official grand “It’s been a long road,” ing. The six women honored
opening in July 1974 — Sharon said. were Aimee Carroll, Frances
while she married Marty in Looking at the paper, she Brown, Jennie Singer, Edna
1979. recalls that the family was Houck, Mildred Schmelke
In a North Port News one of North Port Bank’s and Nina Brigham.
paper dated July 3, 1974, first customers, and they The women were hon-
Western Auto opened to chose to buy land from a ored for their year of service
fanfare. friend. to the North Port Barracks
In the paper, which was “Sam Heron owned this for sewing and knitting for
2 years old at the time, the land and sold it to (Marty’s) the veterans hospitals in
opening is featured. father,” Sharon said. Florida, collecting eyeglass-
A copy of The North Port They chose to build es for the Lions Club, and
News from July 3, 1974, was Warm Mineral Springs hours donated to Meals on
dropped off to the North because at the time North Wheels.
Port Sun office by a reader, Port was focused on land The North Port News was
who didn’t identify herself. development and it was a free newspaper, distrib-
At the time of the paper’s too expensive. The business uted on Wednesday from
printing, North Port was a thrived, and after Western the Warm Mineral Springs
Look for a third
city of 7,000 residents, and Auto was bought by Sears, Plaza. The paper was owned
gas at Bumstead Corner the Bucks decided to and published by Sunshine
was 51 cents a gallon. North become an independent Newspapers Inc. crossword in
Port today is a city of 66,300 Goodyear retailer. Email: [email protected]
The News Wire
COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS
section.
Provo Open Monday thru Friday. fair comparison to other
investment options.
The Ryon D. Provencher Casino trip Wednesday, July 11 –
Memorial Fund is North Port
accepting registration Knights of Columbus Wednesday, July 18
for the Provo Open 11 Council 7997 hosts a – Murdock
golf tournament, set for bus trip to Immokalee Wednesday, July 25 –
July 14 at The Hills at Casino on Monday, July Punta Gorda
Rotonda Golf & Country 9. Boarding buses takes Are You Prepared with
Club, 100 Rotonda Circle, place at 8 a.m. at North a Power of Attorney and
Rotonda West. Port Walmart. The cost Health Care Directives?
Cost for the four-player is $25. Call Michael at Hause will explain what
best-ball scramble is $90 941-400-7416 to make activates the responsi-
reservations. bilities of an agent in a
per player or $350 per
power of attorney docu-
team, which includes
Series of free ment and review what the
green fees, cart, breakfast
seminars “agent” is responsible for
and lunch, drink cards
and the skills they should
and gift bags. There will
Christine Hause, have. She will explore
be cash prizes, raffles,
Charlotte State Bank & the protections available
hole-in-one and longest-
Trust Vice President of for you and your assets
drive prizes.
Trust and Investment from a trust officer’s
The fund was Management Services, perspective.
established in 2007 to is offering a trio of free Thursday, July 12 –
support local scholarship educational seminars on North Port
and youth programs estate and investment Thursday, July 19
in the Englewood planning from a trust – Murdock
community and beyond. officer’s prospective. Thursday, July 26 –
The golf tournament The seminars run from Punta Gorda
is the fund’s primary 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at While the seminars
fundraiser. the bank’s North Port are free, reservations are
For information about office, 4300 Aidan Lane required and may be
playing, donating or (across from Cocoplum made at any Charlotte
becoming a sponsor, Plaza); Murdock office, State Bank & Trust office
contact Korey Provencher 1100 Tamiami Trail; and or by contacting Susan
at [email protected] Punta Gorda office, 2331 Getson at 941-624-1911
or 917-687-0708. For Tamiami Trail. or susangetson@csbtfl.
updates, like the Ryon Are You Prepared with a com. To learn more about
D. Provencher Memorial Will or Trust? upcoming seminars and
Fund on Facebook. Hause will discuss the Trust and Investment
administrative pros and Management Services,
Booth Street cons of each and which visit wwwcharlottestate-
plan offers more for cer- bankandtrust.com.
paving
tain family situations and
Beginning the week estates, including home- AMVETS
stead property. Celebrity
of Monday, July 9, celebrates
estate planning mishaps
through Friday, Sept. 14,
will be highlighted.
(weather and equipment Englewood’s AMVETS
Tuesday, July 10 –
operations permitting) Post 777 will celebrate
North Port
street brick removal will the Grand Opening of
Tuesday, July 17
its new Post from 2 p.m.
commence followed by:
– Murdock
to 6 p.m. Wednesday,
utility upgrades, curb
Tuesday, July 24 –
July 4, at the Post,
work, base preparation
Punta Gorda
3386 N. Access Road,
and street resurfacing Are You Prepared to Englewood, just off
on Booth St. from Learn the Costs and Risks State Road 776 and
E. Marion Ave. to E. of Your Investments? west of Tringali Center.
Charlotte Ave. Each road Discover how much of It was formerly the
will be open to local your possible gains may Conch Café. The tradi-
traffic only. Detours and be given away in fees, tional ribbon-cutting
impact to traffic are to internal costs, commis- ceremony will begin
be anticipated. Hours of sions, tax and cash drag at 2 p.m., conducted
operation will be be- and other expenses. by Post Commander
tween 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Hause will explain why Richard J. Young Sr. and
Monday-Friday. the bank’s trust team does post veterans. Members
For more information not recommend mutual and guests are invited.
on this project, call funds, UITs, MLP’s, REITs Patriotic music, bever-
941-575-5060 between and annuities and share ages and food will be
the business hours of the real returns of stocks, available. For informa-
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., bonds and ETFs to have a tion, call 941 697-0070.
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UESDAY ULY
Small business Florida craft beer guild: Big Beer
scams growing
is pushing us out of Publix
‘From a thief’s perspective, busi- By SARA DINATALE country — several of which Motorworks have had a statement that it monitors
ness victims are far more lucra- TAMPA BAY TIMES are owned by one of beer’s their stock cut completely, sales and customer de-
tive than most individuals,” notes
biggest players, Anheuser- according to display maps mands could have changed
Consumer Affairs. The Better Business The national battle Busch InBev. obtained by the Tampa prompting a switch-up.
Bureau emphasizes between Big Beer and local “They’re blatantly Bay Times. St. Petersburg’s When brands are added and
READER scams can impact ev- craft breweries is playing removing Florida craft 3 Daughters’ set space has removed, it can vary store
ADVOCATE ery business, regard- out on the shelves of your ones and replacing them been halved from two beer to store.
less of location, size, neighborhood Publix — with beers purchased by options to one. Spokesperson Brenda
or industry. and some favorite Florida these big guys,” said Joshua Publix, the dominant Reid said in a statement
However, in a brewmakers are losing. Aubuchon, an attorney and Florida-based grocery that craft beer has been a
just-released research The guild that represents lobbyist with the Florida chain, overall shrank its growing segment of beer
report, the BBB Florida brewers says at least Brewers Guild. craft beer section in half sales for nearly a decade
suggests scam activity 12 small breweries have Staples like Cigar City, to 8 feet, freeing up more and that stores “continue to
specifically directed had merchandise reduced Tampa Bay Brewing and space for domestic beers add new products as cus-
at small businesses or completely taken off Coppertail are among the such as Budweiser and Bud tomer demand increases.”
poses a “significant the shelves in some Publix remaining beers in area Light and imports such as A shift in chains toward
risk” to the 30 million stores across the state. stores, while breweries such Corona, area displays show. conglomerate-owned craft
U.S. small businesses What’s in its place? Craft as Gainesville’s Swamp When asked about its
David which employ nearly brews from across the Head and Bradenton’s product shift, Publix said in BEER | 3
half the private
MORRIS workforce.
“Scams are a grow-
COLUMNIST BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT  JUST PLAY SPORTS
ing problem for small
businesses,” said Beverly Baskin, BBB’s
president and CEO. “Nearly two-thirds
of those we surveyed said their business
had been targeted by a scammer in
the past three years, and many said
that their businesses suffered a loss of
consumer trust as a result.”
The new BBB research report identifies
the top five scams putting small business-
es at risk as bank/credit card company
imposters, directory listing and advertis-
ing services, fake invoices/supplier bills,
fake checks, and tech support scams.
And the most common tactic used by
business scammers? Pretending to be
someone trusted, like a familiar compa-
ny or government agency.
Like a Florida-based scheme with
callers claiming to represent Google.
The Federal Trade Commission accused
scammers of falsely threatening small
businesses with removal from Google
search results or promising first-page
placement in Google search results.
Or an official-looking letter from
“Florida Corporate Filing Services” which
the Florida Attorney General accused of
deceiving Florida businesses into believ-
ing that buying an optional “Certificate
of Status” — at an inflated price — was
necessary for legally operating as a
business in Florida.
Or the phone book scam, where after
confirming its phone number and
address, the business gets an invoice for
a listing in a poorly distributed or non-
existent phone directory. The National
Consumers League cautions that anyone
can use the term “Yellow Pages” or the
“fingers walking” logo because neither
was ever trademarked or copyrighted.
The BBB report says other scam tactics
include creating a sense of urgency,
offering enticements with promises
of “amazing deals” or using fear and
intimidation.
As an example, the FTC warns of con
artists who call, falsely claiming to verify an SUN PHOTO BY DEBRA GOUVELLIS
existing order, and tricking an unsuspect-
Owner and operator Stephanie Willey of Just Play Sports has been in business since 1993. “The store was formerly known as ‘Play It Again
ing employee into confirmation. “That trig-
Sports,’ which was a chain store,” said Willey. The store is located at 2602 Tamiami Trail, in Port Charlotte. The store buys, sells and consigns
gers high-pressure threats if the business
sports equipment. For more information, visit their website at justplaysportspc.com or call 941-255-1378.
refuses to pay. Either way, the company is
left holding the bag and the bill.” Just Play Sports goes beyond the game
Then there’s the office supply scheme
that the FTC says charged small busi-
nesses and nonprofit organizations
millions of dollars for “free” samples of
cleaning and other products. By DEBRA GOUVELLIS weights are very popular.” Q: What advice do you
To avoid fake checks, the BBB suggests SUN CORRESPONDENT JUST PLAY SPORTS Q: What’s the hardest part have for someone just
they be drawn on a bank with a local
branch, where the branch can verify Owner: Stephanie Willey about your business? starting a business?
Q: When did you open 2602 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte A: “I would say dealing A: “Basically get involved
their legitimacy. And never accept a
your business? https://justplaysportspc.com/ with the internet and peo- with the community and
check or credit card for more than the
A: “We opened our doors Hours: Monday-Friday, ple who buy on line. I wish realize you will be working
selling price with instructions to wire the
in 1993.” 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, I could tell people we are long hours. One final thing
additional funds to a third-party, like a
Q: What has changed 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday-closed. cheaper than the internet.” use patience.”
shipping company.
since you opened? Q: What sets you apart Q: What’s the future hold
A key finding in the BBB research
A: “We changed the name from other business? for your business?
report is that by hearing about the types
from ‘Play It Again Sports’ Q: What is your most A: “We buy, sell, and A: “We want to continue
of scams and the methods and behaviors
to ‘Just Play Sports’.” popular item or service? consign items. Which helps to build relationships
of scammers, small businesses are more
Q: How many employees A: “Our baseball equip- lower the cost of what you with our current athletic
proactive in protecting themselves.
do you have? ment and uniforms as well as are purchasing. We support organizations as well as the
To help in that effort, the FTC has
A: “We have myself and exercise equipment. Things the local youth programs schools and various sports
created a new campaign aiding small
one other.” like treadmills, bikes, and and help them to survive.” leagues.”
businesses to identify and avoid poten-
tial scams and cyber-attacks. There’s
SCORE Small Business Talk: Update your disaster plan
even a free downloadable booklet which
can be distributed to all employees
available at www.ftc.gov. Just click “tips
& advice” followed by “business center”
and “protecting small business.” Another item cent were still the operations that are you would reach for and
The FTC also recommends encour- to review for operating after two essential and time-critical take with you if you need
aging employees to talk with their your busi- years. Those that to the business. Have in to evacuate your business.
co-workers if they suspect scam activity. ness during the lost their informa- place strategies to fill gaps This is important no matter
Since scammers often target multiple summer months is tion technology for that may be interrupted by if your business is a store-
people in an organization, an alert from your disaster plan. nine days or more a disaster of any magnitude. front or the back bedroom
one employee can help prevent others In our area we are likely to file Use flowcharts for all the of your house.
from being deceived. are susceptible to bankruptcy within operations in your business First in your go box
For a free downloadable copy of the hurricanes, torna- a year. and examine alternatives. should be copies of your
BBB’s “Scams and Your Small Business,” does, wild fires and Every business This is important even if insurance policies. Discuss
ED
go to www.bbb.org/SmallBusiness. floods. According needs to have you are the only one in the the coverage with your in-
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