Police investigate death at Punta Gorda apartment

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conversion program?
Police
investigate
By GARY ROBERTS project expected to finish on the east side of State Road for 6,166 developed lots at a
STAFF WRITER next summer, county offi- 776 in El Jobean will be next, cost of about $105 million.
death at cials are lining up their next followed by 2,000 connec- In addition, they share
MURDOCK — In providing septic-to-sewer conversions. tions south of Edgewater close proximity to key wa-
sewer service to nearly 2,500 Jon Cole, president of Drive. terways — Myakka River and
properties, East and West Giffels-Webster Engineers, Both areas are identified as Charlotte Harbor — in danger
Punta Gorda
Spring Lake marks the first the Englewood firm assisting high-priority projects and in- of septic contamination, he
step in Charlotte County’s with the wastewater expan- cluded in the initial five-year said.
massive wastewater expan- sion program, said conversion program, which
apartment sion push. So, with the pilot 300 residential connections would make sewers available PROGRAM | 2
Neither snow nor rain
By ANNE EASKER
STAFF WRITER
nor holiday shoppers
The Punta Gorda Police
Department was investigating a
death at the Seven Palms apart-
ment complex off Taylor Road
on Sunday and Monday. Police
arrived at the apartment around
11:30 a.m. Sunday, initially
responding to a welfare check.
That check quickly turned into an
active death investigation.
By Monday morning, police
were gone but the apartment
remained taped off with a few
splatters of dried blood outside
the door. A Happy Birthday
balloon was tied outside in the
bushes, near a bucket and a pile
of shoes.
According to nearby residents,
DEATH | 2
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Charlotte Utilities earns plaudits, but success brings challenges
By GARY ROBERTS only 20 mobile generators under 1,000 during the “We offer ways to East and West Spring Lake flat rate was established
STAFF WRITER to keep 300 sewer lift last five months (14 daily get your bill instantly,” pilot project, the county for service line extensions
stations pumping. With average). Valentine said. completed the main up to 500 feet.
MURDOCK — sewage flows halted in a Switching to a Indeed, the newly vacuum pumping station Property owners
Charlotte County enjoys some areas, along with computer system to updated customer and connected almost have paid for more
the best tasting water in rain water infiltrating the answer all payment calls self-serve website offers 500 homes to central than 100 line extension
the area. While some may sewer collection system marked a key point in billing and payment sewer. A second, smaller projects so far, with
have reason to question in spots, a few wastewater this evolutionary process, options, outage and leak vacuum station is now another 200 requests
this claim, based on their spillages did occur, he especially on days when alerts, consumption under construction on permitted and in the
own personal opinion, said. the department receives dashboard and online Harbor Boulevard. queue.
it is a documented fact, “When we lost power, up to 500 calls. service requests. Of course, additional However, while
sort of. there were serious Commissioner Chris Utilities infrastructure customers mean added this program proved
In April, the county impacts. But our negative Constance lauded the also is being upgraded. revenue, with more of extremely popular,
Utilities Department won impacts were far better progress, saying it shows Just a few current both anticipated in the the fees charged are
the annual Best Tasting than neighboring an issue projects include: new future. A $580,303 surplus falling far short of
Drinking Water Contest counties,” Mortimer said. was iden- water transmission lines in utilities operations covering installation
crossing the Myakka
in Region X, held by the “We avoided a disaster in tified, and this year is expected to costs, Mortimer said.
River, Myakka potable
Florida Section of the many ways.” corrected. quadruple next year, then Consequently, the
water booster station,
American Water Works “There’s multiply into an county has suspended
Association. Region X Customer service a steady Ingraham Boulevard $11 million surplus all new requests, as of
24-inch water main and
represents drinking water improve- in 2025, according to Oct. 19, while officials
Advances also have the Loveland Boulevard
utilities in Charlotte, ment,” projections. reevaluate the program.
been made in more grand master lift station.
DeSoto, Hardee, Manatee routine business CONSTANCE Constance The $3.5 million master With an estimated “We’re losing a lot of
and Sarasota counties. said. “This is growth rate of about money on these line
operations, such as lift station, expected to
This distinction was incredible.” 600 new accounts extensions, and it’s
just one of several responding to public And some of the soon go out to contract, annually, the Utilities just not sustainable,”
Utilities accomplishments inquiries over the phone. changes have helped will extend the life of Department will be he said. “It is
in 2017. Industry Matt Valentine, to avoid higher costs other pumping stations, able to start reducing unmanageable in its
Mortimer said.
recognition also included Utilities business services or actually reduce its enormous $50 current shape.”
In addition, the
two Florida Water supervisor, said the billing payments. For million debt service Another unwanted
Utilities Department is
Environment Association county significantly instance, the previous by 2021, retiring it in outcome in the push for
undertaking extensive
safety awards given to reduced its average $3.95 convenience fee, 2024. Revenue in 2017 is new construction is less
utilities work as part
the Burnt Store and West call wait time over the an added charge for of widening Midway expected to be 8 percent emphasis on maintaining
Port water reclamation past three years, from customers using credit Boulevard as well as above last year. existing infrastructure,
facilities, in their 9 minutes to the current cards, has been dropped improvements to the “The bottom line is Mortimer said.
respective categories. 53 seconds. to $3.25, none of which East Port and Burnt Store that Utilities is in pretty “With system growth
Besides collecting “In my opinion, that’s goes to the county. water treatment plants. good shape,” said Gordon comes increased needs
trophy hardware, the tremendous,” he said. Another cost-saving It is estimated Burger, county budget for operations and
Utilities Department “That leads to happier measure, implemented the county will save director. maintenance. That’s no
is proactively making customers, which leads to several years ago, was $3 million doing work But with growth, comes surprise,” he said. “We
strides to improve happier employees.” to stop including return in-house, rather than even more challenges. do need to focus more
customer service on As a result of increased envelopes in billing contracting out, a new As infrastructure on our restoration and
many levels, said Travis efficiency, there were statements for customers 95 million-gallon reclaim expands, operations and replacement programs.
Mortimer, interim fewer “abandoned calls,” who continue to mail in storage pond for the East maintenance costs climb. But in order to do R&R
Utilities director. when callers get tired their payments. Currently, Port WRF. A difficult dilemma that we need to budget and
Hurricane Irma posed a of holding on the line 28 percent of utilities has emerged is the line fund for R&R, so that’s a
particular set of hurdles and simply hang up. The customers pay by check, Sewer expansion extension program, which challenge as well. Right
that had to be overcome. number of abandoned compared to a majority charges customers a single now, I believe we’re
For example, when calls fell from more than of customers five years The septic-to-sewer fee to help pay for water trying to do too much all
massive power outages 33,000 in 2014 (average ago. The rest pay their bill conversion program has and sewer expansion. at once.”
occurred, the county had of 91 per day) to just electronically. made progress too. In the Initiated in May 2016, a Email: [email protected]
COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS
Public meeting scheduled for Tuesday, email Mike.Massoglia@ 25200 Airport Road, on Proceeds will help the 12:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
planned Nov. 28 from 6:30 p.m. CharlotteCountyFL.gov. the northeast corner organization provide each Thursday at the
to 7:30 p.m. at Harold of Taylor and Airport much-needed assis- Hills Restaurant at the
Charlotte County Avenue Park Recreation St. Vincent Roads. tance to deserving Rotonda Golf & Country
Community Services Center, 23400 Harold Rummage Sale A variety of items families and individuals Club, 100 Rotonda Cir,
will be hosting a public Ave., Port Charlotte. including household throughout Charlotte Rotonda West.
meeting to engage the Childcare for ages 4 and St. Vincent de goods, furniture, County. Rain date is The group was
community and gain older will be provided Paul, Sacred Heart clothing, jewelry, Dec. 9. started about 25 years
feedback on our current on site for anyone Conference, will linens, shoes, purses, ago and plays con-
recreation programs, wishing to participate hold a rummage sale toys and books will be Bridge club meets tract bridge. The cost
activities, events and in this meeting. from 9 a.m. to noon available. No merchan- per person is $3. For
services. The meeting is For information Saturday, Dec. 2, at its dise may be inspected The Englewood more information, call
call, 941-627-1074 or distribution center at nor sold before 9 a.m. Bridge Club meets from 941-698-7945.
SUBSCRIPTIONS DEATH
killed him,” according to Residents in the area believe was the sound Police Department
Home Delivery Rates: Angelo Bryan, who lives said the boy’s father was of a gunshot. They were confirmed Monday the
Newspaper designated market: across the street. The boy a corrections officer, unaware whether it was case was an active death
City Zone- Carrier home FROM PAGE 1 was outside in a panic and Bryan said he self-inflicted or not. investigation, but there
delivered 7 days.
and couldn’t get into his believed he worked at Others in the area was no danger to the
a 5-year-old boy alerted apartment, Bryan said. the state prison. Bryan Monday said they be- public. No further infor-
Rates as follows
the neighbors to his Neighbors farther down and his wife heard a lieved the man had killed mation was immediately
plus 7% Florida Sales Tax:
father’s death. The boy the street called 911 on “pop” earlier in the himself. available.
Monthly Bank/
Credit Card .........................$40.50 told the neighbors, “They behalf of the boy. morning, which they The Punta Gorda Email: [email protected]
3 Months ..........................$121.50
6 Months ..........................$243.00 PROGRAM
to lower construction he said. occur. First, new
1 Year ...............................$485.99
costs, he said, as trench- The state is contrib- A vacuum collection water
Does not include Waterline and TV Times.
es don’t need to be as uting as well. The El system, built above the mains
Above rates do not include sales tax. FROM PAGE 1
Subscribers residing in outlying deep, requiring less Jobean project received flood level, has just one will be
areas may incur additional excavation and road $500,000 this year from energy source that can be positioned
delivery charge. “We all know what the repair. However, grav- state legislators and the quickly restored, versus next to
environmental prob- ity systems need less county is requesting the hundreds of individual aging ones
Mail subscription rates: Rates lem is out there [in El maintenance. same amount from the homes with their own that need
as follows (advance payment
Jobean]. We have septic One vacuum pumping 2018-2019 budget. pumps in flooded yards. TRUEX replacing.
required):
systems that are failing,” station, estimated to cost “It’s my opinion that One vacuum station, Then the
7 Days
Cole said. $1.5 million, would ser- vacuum is the way to go with five pumps, is sewer lines are installed,
3 Months 6 Months 1 Year
Similar to Spring Lake, vice the entire El Jobean in the long run,” he said. equivalent to 1,500 LPS and the old water mains
$154.07 $276.35 $492.11
Sunday Only officials are looking at a community, including Following Cole’s pumps, he said. removed.
3 Months 6 Months 1 Year vacuum collection sys- 300 homes in the west- recommendation, the The county has already Cole suggested final-
$71.89 $144.61 $243.54 tem for El Jobean, which ern portion of El Jobean, County Commission installed the main trunk izing design for the core
Above rates do not include sales tax. has a high water table if and when that area is opted to move ahead lines for sewers as part of Ackerman-Countryman
and is susceptible to converted, he said. The with the vacuum system the Edgewater Drive wid- area. Meanwhile, the de-
Single Copy rates
Daily $1.50 Sunday $3.00 flooding. A survey of the county already owns and lift station. ening project, officials sign is already completed
Unclaimed account balances area is nearly complete, land where a vacuum In the Ackerman- said. Also, sewer service for areas along Ohara
under $10, inactive for 15 Cole said, with project station could be placed, Countryman area south will only be provided Drive and low-pressure
months, will be used to purchase design to follow. west of S.R. 776, and is of Edgewater Drive, a where it is needed now, systems are ready to
newspapers for classroom use. A vacuum collection in talks with a developer vacuum system also without connections build, he said.
system is preferable to to share expenses and will be used for the core made available to vacant According to the
Sun Newspapers
a gravity system due drive down overall costs, area. But there may be lots, Cole said. 15-year conversion plan,
CUSTOMER SERVICE POLICY
small pockets where a The first construction a total of 14,500 sewer
Delivery should be expected prior to
S N low-pressure system is phase will cost $5.5 mil- connections will be done
6:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday
UN EWSPAPERS installed, such as along lion, but that will include at a cost of $350 million.
and 7 a.m. Sunday. Redelivery hours:
6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday through Ohara Drive, where an the lift station and other County Chairman
Saturday and 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. LPS line and lift station main infrastructure. Bill Truex asked the
Sunday. Customer Service hours: Member of Alliance for Audited Media already exist. In this way, Sewer construction costs consulting firm of Jones
7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday; the county can maximize will decrease during the Edmunds why sections
Publisher .................................................Glen Nickerson ..............941-205-6400
Saturday 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; existing infrastructure rest of the project, with a of West County, marked
Executive Editor ......................................Jim Gouvellis .................941-206-1134
and Sunday 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Call and unused capacity, total price tag of roughly as severe-impact areas
Customer Service for our current Regional Director of Advertising .............Robert E. Lee .................941-206-1006
Cole said. $14 million. on an environmental
specials. To subscribe or to report any Circulation Director .................................Mark Yero ......................941-206-1300
Low-pressure systems Interim Utilities sensitivity map, are not
problems with your service, please Arcadian Editor .......................................Craig Garrett .................863-494-3925
have a higher operation Department Director scheduled for sewers in
call or visit your local office. Arcadian Publisher ..................................Joe Gallimore ................863-494-0300
and maintenance cost Travis Mortimer said the this 15-year plan. Project
Charlotte Sun Editor ................................Garry Overbey ...............941-206-1127
Charlotte: 941-206-1300 North Port Sun General Manager ............Mike Ruiz ......................941-564-3284 than vacuum systems price for each property manager Chris Baggett
23170 Harborview Road, because they require owner should be about replied that sewer con-
North Port Sun Editor ..............................Scott Lawson ................941-429-3002
Port Charlotte small pumps at every $11,500 per connection. struction costs are not
Englewood Sun Publisher .......................Carol Y. Moore ...............941-681-3031
Englewood: 941-681-3000 home, plus a lift station Homeowners also may feasible in areas that lack
Englewood Sun Editor ...............................Chris Porter ...................941-681-3022
120 W. Dearborn St., Englewood to deliver sewage to the have the opportunity residential density.
Editorial Page Editor ..................................Steve Baumann .............941-681-3003
North Port: 941-429-3000 treatment plant. And to prepay the cost at a “There’s a balance
13487 Tamiami Trail, North Port LPS are less reliable, he discount, he said. between the economics
DeSoto: 863-494-0300 For vacation holds, please call
said, especially during a However, the con- and the environmental
or toll-free at 877-818-6204
Customer Service at 941-206-1300. natural disaster where a struction process is sensitivity,” Baggett said.
108 S. Polk Avenue, Arcadia
mass power outage may long, Cole cautioned. Email: [email protected]
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POST OFFICE
Are communities ready?
HOURS
More online shopping means more delivery trucks.
• MURDOCK › By ANNE GOODCHILD and Apartment Resident Preferences feet of the urban delivery system
19190 COCHRAN BLVD BARBARA IVANOV Survey preferred walking to grocery begins when a truck stops at a city-
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33948-9998 UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON stores and restaurants rather than owned curb, commercial vehicle
Mon-Fri 9:00am - 4:30pm
Two converging trends – the driving by seven points. But this load zone or alley. It extends along
Sat 10:00am - 1:00pm
rise of e-commerce and urban lifestyle requires merchants to deliver sidewalks and through privately
population growth – are creating goods to customers’ homes, office owned building freight bays, and
• PORT CHARLOTTE ›
big challenges for cities. Online buildings or stores close to where may end in common areas within a
3740 TAMIAMI TRL
shoppers are learning to expect they live. building, such as the lobby.
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33952-9998
the urban freight delivery system One key issue is failed deliveries:
Mon-Fri 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sat 10:00am - 1:00pm to bring them whatever they want, Smarter delivery Some city residents don’t receive
wherever they want it, within one their parcels due to theft or
systems
• NORTH PORT CITY CENTER › to two hours. That’s especially true because they weren’t home to
4975 CITY HALL BLVD during the holidays, as shipping accept them. Could there be
SDOT last year published
NORTH PORT, FL 34286-4103 companies hustle to deliver gift secure, common drop-off points for
Mon-Fri 9:00am - 4:00pm orders on time. AP PHOTO Seattle’s first draft Freight Master multiple carriers to use, attached to
Sat 9:00am - 12:00pm City managers and policymakers If cities do not act quickly to revamp the way they manage Plan, which includes high-level bus stops or on the sidewalk?
were already grappling with high increasing numbers of commercial vehicles unloading goods in strategies to improve the urban The most pressing issue is the
• PUNTA GORDA › demand and competing uses for streets and alleys and into buildings, they will drown in a sea of goods delivery system. But before lack of space for trucks to park
130 E MARION AVE scarce road, curb and sidewalk double-parked trucks. city managers act, they need and deliver goods downtown. It
PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950-9998 space. If cities do not act quickly evidence to prove which concepts may be possible to use technology
Mon-Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm to revamp the way they manage electronics with a click, but most groceries and other goods for will deliver results. to get more use out of existing
Sat 10:00am - 1:00pm increasing numbers of commercial cities only have a stripe of colored hundreds of residents every week. To lay the groundwork for our commercial vehicle load zones.
vehicles unloading goods in streets paint to manage truck parking at In the first quarter of 2016, research, an SCTL team led by For example, trucks might be
• ENGLEWOOD › and alleys and into buildings, the curb. The Urban Freight Lab almost 8 percent of total U.S. retail Dr. Ed McCormack and graduate able to use spaces now reserved
950 S RIVER RD they will drown in a sea of brings building managers, retailers, sales took place online. Surging students Jose Machado Leon and exclusively for other uses during
ENGLEWOOD, FL 34223-9998
double-parked trucks. logistics and tech firms, and city growth in U.S. online sales has Gabriela Giron surveyed 523 blocks off-peak hours or seasons.
Mon-Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm
The Supply Chain Transportation government together to do applied averaged more than 15 percent of Seattle’s downtown (including To analyze the fundamental
Sat 9:30am - 12:00pm
and Logistics (SCTL) Center at research and develop advanced year-over-year since 2010. Black Belltown, the commercial core, problems in the urban logistics sys-
• PLACIDA › the University of Washington has solutions. Friday web sales soared by Pioneer Square and International tem, our research team will create
8601 PLACIDA RD formed an Urban Freight Lab to Moving more goods, 22 percent from 2015 to 2016. District), South Lake Union and process flow maps of each step in
PLACIDA, FL 33946-9998 solve delivery system problems Online shoppers’ expectations Uptown urban centers in the the goods delivery process for five
Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm that cities and the business more quickly for service are also rising. Two out fall of 2016. They compiled GIS buildings in Seattle. We will collect
Sat Closed sector cannot handle on their own. of three shoppers expect to be able coordinates and infrastructure data and build a model to analyze
Funders of this long-term strategic We have reached the point to place an order as late as 5:00 characteristics for all observable “what if” scenarios for one location.
• BOCA GRANDE › research partnership include the where millions of people who live p.m. for next-day delivery. Three freight loading bays within build- Then we will pilot test several
434 4TH ST City of Seattle Department of and work in cities purchase more out of five believe orders placed by ings. Our next step is to combine promising low-cost, high-value
BOCA GRANDE, FL 33921-9800 Transportation (SDOT) and five than half of their goods online. noon should be delivered the same this information with existing actions on Seattle streets in the
Mon-Fri 9:00am - 12:30pm founding corporate members: This trend is putting tremendous day, and one out of four believe GIS layers of the city’s curbside fall of 2017. The pilots may involve
1:30pm - 4:00pm Costco, FedEx, Nordstrom, UPS and pressure on local governments to orders placed by 4:00 p.m. or later commercial vehicle load zones actively managing city load zones
Sat Closed
the U.S. Postal Service. rethink how they manage street should still be delivered on the and alleys to produce a complete and alleys to maximize truck use,
The core problem facing cities curb parking and alley operations same day. map of Seattle’s urban delivery or changing the way people use
• ARCADIA ›
is that they are trying to manage for trucks and other delivery City living and shopping is infrastructure. freight elevators.
109 N POLK AVE
their part of a sophisticated da- vehicles. It also forces building still all about location, location, In our first research project, By using information technol-
ARCADIA, FL 34266-9998
Mon-Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm ta-powered 21st-century delivery operators to plan for the influx location. People are attracted to the Urban Freight Lab is using ogies and creative planning, we
Sat 9:00am - 12:00pm system with tools designed for of online goods. A few years ago, urban neighborhoods because they data-based process improvement can make receiving online goods
the 1800s – and they are often building concierges may have prefer to walk more and drive less. tools to purposefully manage both as efficient as ordering them –
• FORT OGDEN › trying to do it alone. Consumers received a few flower bouquets. Respondents in the 2015 National public and private operations of the without clogging our streets or
9693 SW HIGHWAY 17 can order groceries, clothes and Now many are sorting and storing Multifamily Housing Council-Kingsley Final-50-Feet space. The final 50 losing our packages.
FORT OGDEN, FL 34267-9800
Mon-Fri 9:00am - 12:00pm HOLIDAY
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sat 8:30am - 11:30am
COMBATING PORCH PIRATES
— Source: USPS.com sampling FROM PAGE 1
as of Thanksgiving week
• Lock boxes: Build or purchase a rugged lock box
of the year gets even crazier on for porch. Bolt it down to a permanent surface,
Mondays. That’s right, Mondays. concrete or asphalt work well.
CAN’T MAIL THESE Many come in thinking they will
• Timely package collection: You or neighbor
beat the rush and get everything
pick up package immediately after delivery. UPS,
Prohibited domestic items
out of the way on Monday, only to
USPS, and FedEx all have tracking services.
Air bags find a line of like-minded resi-
• Work option: If permitted, have your package
Ammunition dents out the door.
delivered to you at work, so you can accept it
Explosives Some branches also extend
immediately.
Gasoline their hours during the busier
• Sign off: Require a signature on all deliveries
Prohibited International fall months. As the holidays get
and insure your packages when possible.
Items closer and closer, management
• Security cameras: Security cameras tried and
at the district office analyzes
Aerosols
branch traffic and approves true deterrent. Thieves very aware of cameras
Air Bags
extended hours where necessary. and often look for them before attempting theft.
Alcoholic Beverages
If your local office does not • Security signs: Post sign in your yard informing
Ammunition
extend hours, however, there is the would-be plunderer that your home is under
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
no need to worry; the post office video surveillance or has security alarms.
Gasoline also offers a 24/7 drop-off box — Source: Charlotte sheriff’s office
Nail Polish in their lobbies. The kiosks are
Perfumes (containing perfect for those whose work
alcohol) schedules do not coincide with
Cigarettes the offices’ normal hours or
Dry Ice those who prefer a more noc-
turnal cycle. As long as the mail
Explosives
conforms with normal package
Poison
guidelines—under 70 pounds,
— Source:
smaller than 108 inches around
Post Office
the thickest part and does not
contain any prohibited items —
you can drop your gifts right in
the box whenever convenient.
Hope Sparks, a student and
resident of the area, said the
COMPARING
kiosk makes balancing her
academic and personal lives
Price: If the cost of shipping
much easier. When she is unable
that special gift is your main
to get away from her classes or
concern, the USPS is often the
assignments during the day, PHOTO BY KAYLA GLEASON
way to go, but it pays to check
the 24-hour kiosk removes a
around. A Consumer Reports A sunny day outside of the North Port City Hall branch.
considerable amount of time
study in 2016 compared shipping
pressure and still lets her send
costs offered by FedEx, UPS, and
out presents on time. BY THE NUMBERS
the USPS between 30 pairs of
A time-crunch is not the only
cities around the country for a
obstacle people face during 15 billion — P ieces of mail delivered between Thanksgiving and Christmas; it handles
5-pound medium-sized package.
the holidays. As many frantic about 154 billion a year
The USPS prices were best for
next-day delivery in all cases and gift-buyers know, something you 10 percent — Increase in volume over last year
for third-day delivery in always end up forgetting can 850 million — Packages handled during this time of year
88 percent of our city pairs. FedEx, be one of the most important PHOTO BY KAYLA GLEASON 7 million — C ustomers expected to use the postal web site on Dec. 18, its expected
however, was the least expensive things of all: the box. Even if you Making a large delivery for the holiday busiest online day
courier for second-day service in do remember, half the time the season. 640,000 — Post office employees
31,585 — Postal service-managed retail offices
every instance, but it was least container is not the right size or
227,896 — Vehicles, one of the largest civilian fleets in the world
expensive for third-day service in shape, is flimsy and cannot with- Now imagine using that time
$2.1 billion — Its net income loss in the third quarter of 2017 as overall it handles
just 13 percent of deliveries. stand the stresses of shipping, and money you saved to enjoy
fewer letters but more packages
Dependability: Although or is just downright frustrating. a holiday-flavored, frothy latte
0 — The Postal Service says it receives no tax dollars for operating expenses, relying on
neither FedEx nor UPS would Imagine spending extra time in instead.
sale of postage, products and services to fund operations
divulge on-time performance a crowded store picking out an The image of a crowded post
47 — Percentage of the world’s mail volume processed by USPS
data, both carriers delivered ornate box, just to have it arrive office might come as a surprise
6,000 — Carriers attacked by dogs each year
more than 98 to 99 percent of at its destination and be imme- to a few of those who have read
5,000 — Postal crime convictions in 2015, many involving citizens stealing mail
their packages on time year- diately ruined and discarded by the “How the Internet is Killing
888 million — Number of rubber bands ordered annually by postal service
round, with minimal declines a child focused solely on the toy the Postal Service” articles;
— Source: United States Postal Service, USA TODAY
during the hectic holiday inside. however, online stores actually
season, according to ShipMatrix, Luckily, the post office pro- bring a significant amount of
a shipping software company vides free priority mail boxes business back to the USPS. on Facebook posts instead of gift across the country or are
that tracks millions of packages in a variety of shapes and sizes. Companies like Amazon and sending physical cards, they waiting for that present you
per year. The USPS delivered These take all the hassle out of eBay have partnerships with also make up one of the largest bought yourself to be delivered,
84 percent of packages on time packing up your presents and the postal service, allowing it to portions of Amazon’s purchaser the post office says it’s prepared
from October through December let you speed through the lines hold up against competitors like demographics, ensuring the post and working around the clock to
2015, according to its own as “No weighing or calculating FedEx and UPS. office stays busy with deliveries fill their trucks with toys for all
quarterly performance filing. needed up to 70 pounds,” So, while younger adults, like all season long. those on the nice list this holiday
— Source: Consumer Reports 2016 according to the USPS website. Sparks, have admitted to relying Whether you need to ship a season.
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OBITUARIES
Jail crowding, homeless
CHARLOTTE as a commercial Rebekah Lodge No. 60, life-time member of VFW. ordinance on agenda
fisherman and a small and District Deputy Other hobbies included
Alice K. Au business owner. His President of District No. crocheting, reading and
passions were fishing, 18 Rebekah Assembly of quilting.
Alice K. Au, 93, of By WARREN RICHARDSON adult homelessness
hunting, stock car racing, Florida, and a member Ruth is survived by
Port Charlotte, Florida, Sun Correspondent problem is another
gardening and possessed of the Punta Gorda sisters, Anne Collins,
formerly Pikeville, concern for Knight.
skills as a mechanic that Woman’s Club. Nancy Forrester and
SARASOTA — The ordinance is
Tennessee, and Venice,
was renowned by many. She is survived by Grace Simpson; brothers,
Sarasota County designed to move
Florida, passed away on
Paul is survived by her children, James Victor (Marilyn) Taylor commissioners and the homeless from
Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017,
his wife, Gina Marie (Suzanne) Swink of and Glenn (Marianne) Sheriff Tom Knight will county parks and other
at Solaris Healthcare in
DeFeo of Port Charlotte, Wesley Chapel, Florida, Taylor; also many nieces return to two vexing pockets in the unin-
Port Charlotte.
Florida; four children, Betty Brett of Bradenton, and nephews. issues when they meet corporated county into
Alice was born and
Mandy Rice and her Florida, Mary Kimball Ruth was preceded this afternoon. shelter space at The
raised on a farm in
husband Kevin of Cape of Front Royal, Virginia, in death by her parents After a little more Salvation Army. Once
Clinton, Iowa. She and
Coral, Florida, Paul and Joni (Ronald) William C and Dana D. than a month of private there, county staff and
her family moved to
Anthony DeFeo Jr. and Wright of Punta Gorda; Taylor. meetings with com- agencies dealing with
Florida in 1959. She was
his wife Rebekah of numerous grandchildren; missioners, Knight and the problem hope to get
a talented artist, and Copperas Cove, Texas, great-grandchildren; ENGLEWOOD his staff will return to them the services they
enjoyed china painting,
Sarah Josephine DeFeo and extended family publicly discuss over- need to reach the un-
Glenn H. Wildman
oil painting, drawing,
of Arcadia, Florida, and members. Margaret was crowding in the county derlying issues leading
quilting and crafting. She Clara Patricia (Patti) preceded in death by Glenn H. Wildman, 92, jail, and enforcement to their homeless state.
also enjoyed traveling DeFeo of Spring Lake, her beloved husband of of Englewood, Florida, of the recently adopted Knight estimates that
and spending time with North Carolina; six 51 years, John. died Wednesday, Nov. 22, quality of life ordinance. he will need two teams,
her loving family. grandchildren, Savannah, Visitation will be held 2017. Knight first raised his one in North County
She is survived by her Shaylin, John, Vincent, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and He was born on concerns over the two and the other in South
loving daughter, Connie Abbygail and Logan; as again from 6 p.m. to Oct. 11, 1925, in Canton, issues with commis- County, consisting
Wells of Port Charlotte; well as his sister, Teddie 8 p.m. on Thursday, Ohio, to Emily and Lee sioners in early October. of a deputy, a mental
her granddaughters, Bei-Dameff, of Nokomis, Nov. 30, 2017, at Wildman. He moved At that time, commis- health clinician and a
Jacqui (Mike) Freund of Florida. Roberson Funeral Home, to the Englewood area sioners agreed to meet supervisor to enforce
North Port, Florida, and He is preceded in death 215 Mary St., in Punta in 1980 coming from privately with Knight in the ordinance, which
Bobbi (Gary) Urban of by his parents, Cloyd and Gorda. Funeral services Massillon, Ohio. He one-on-one meetings takes effect in March.
Mankato, Minnesota; retired from First Energy to gain a better overall Knight has indicated
Theodora; step-father, will be held at the funeral
her grandsons, Jeff Company in 1980 and understanding of the to commissioners that
Alfred F. Bei; his brother, home at 10 a.m., on
(Kristen) Wells of San was a Veteran of WWII issues. the cost for the addi-
CPT Ricky Vincent Friday, Dec. 1, 2017,
Antonio, Texas and serving in the Army Recently, the daily jail tional personnel will
DeFeo; and his beloved followed by burial at
Kevin (Stacey) Krause Airforce. population has climbed be $540,700 annually,
grandchild, Patricia Ann Indian Spring Cemetery
of Orlando, Florida; He is survived by to 981 inmates, “signifi- although he will only
great-grandchildren, DeFeo. in Punta Gorda. his wife of 71 years, cantly over” the jail’s need $315,408 for
Kayla (Jake) Bayne, Holly A Celebration of Paul’s In lieu of flowers, Helen (Bette) Wildman; operational capacity the remaining seven
Freund, and Jonathan, life will be held from the family suggests daughter, Lonna of 867 according to a months of the current
Sophia and Ella Urban 3 p.m. until 7 p.m., donations in Margaret’s Meredith; granddaughter, memo from Knight. fiscal year.
and James Krause; and Saturday, Dec. 2, at the name to one of the Bridgett Loafman; While the jail If commissioners
Harbour Heights Park following; Habitat for one great-grandson, can hold more than agree, they will need to
a great-great-grandson,
Pavilion, 27420 Voyageur Humanity of Charlotte Christopher Loafman. 1,000 inmates, rules factor that expense into
Jayse Bayne.
Dr., Port Charlotte, FL County, 1750 Manzana He was preceded in requiring the separation ongoing discussions
She was preceded by
33983, all friends and Ave, Punta Gorda 33950; death by his two sisters, of classes of inmates, about the budget and
her husband of 65 years,
family are welcome to Golden Rule Rebekah Irene Powell and Doris such as females from how they can reduce ex-
Harold W. Au; a daughter,
attend. Lodge No. 60, 222 Brown Koch. males or misdemeanors penditures in the 2018
Bonnie; her parents; and In lieu of flowers, St., Punta Gorda 33950; At the request of the from felonies, reduce budget. That discussion
three brothers. memorial donations or Trinity Baptist Church, family there will be no the number of spaces will also continue
Visitation will be held be made to St Jude’s 11234 Royal Road, Punta services. available to hold following their meeting
on Tuesday, Nov. 28, Children’s Hospital at Gorda 33955. Lemon Bay Funeral prisoners. with Knight.
2017, at 1 p.m. followed www.stjude.org. Friends may visit Home and Cremation During his October Commissioners will
by funeral services Please visit kays- online at www. Services, Englewood is meeting with commis- meet today in commis-
celebrating Alice’s life ponger.com to leave robersonfh.com to in charge of cremation sioners, Knight attribut- sion chambers at the
at 2 p.m. at Roberson the family your extend condolences to arrangements. ed the swelling jail County Administration
Funeral Home Port population to arrests for Center, 1660 Ringling
thoughts, memories the family. Arrangements
Charlotte Chapel, 2151 NORTH PORT drug-related crimes and Blvd, Sarasota for the
and condolences on are by Roberson Funeral
Tamiami Trail, Port offenses. morning session, and
the online guestbook. Homes & Crematory
Charlotte, FL 33948. Otto A. Brauer While building a new in the third flood Think
Kays-Ponger & Uselton Punta Gorda Chapel.
Interment will follow jail might be an easy, Tank for the afternoon
Funeral Home is in
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In lieu of flowers, Shirley F. Heck Ruth L. Taylor, 77, Florida passed away that as a possibility. begin at 9 a.m. Access
memorial donations passed away Friday, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017. Instead, he wants to fo- Sarasota TV will also
may be made to; Shirley F. Keck, 95, of Nov. 24, 2017. Arrangements are by cus the county’s limited televise the meeting,
WishForOurHeroes. Port Charlotte, Florida, Ruth was born Dec. 29, National Cremation financial resources to and the agenda is avail-
org/donate, which is a died Saturday, Nov. 1939, in South Lebanon, Society of Port Charlotte programs and strategies able at www.scgov.net
charitable organization 25, 2017, at Fawcett Ohio, to William C and to mitigate the root of by clicking on Meetings
founded by Alice’s Memorial Hospital, Port Dana D (née Purtee) OBITUARY POLICY the ongoing overcrowd- and Agendas under the
grandson, Jeffrey Wells. Charlotte. Arrangements Taylor. Ruth graduated ing problems. Services A-Z tab.
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the family. Arrangements Margaret E. Swink Plains, Kentucky, where death notices will be subject to an to address the chronic Email: [email protected]
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by Roberson Funeral she lived the farm life
Home Port Charlotte Margaret E. Swink, 83, until she relocated Obituaries must be received by Pre-planning &
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Chapel. of Punta Gorda, Florida, to Florida in 1983.
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passed away on Friday, She graduated from
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Paul A. DeFeo Sr. Nov. 24, Santa Fe Community
Friday. In Loving Memories must be
2017, at college in 1989 with received by 2 p.m. for Tuesday through
Paul A. DeFeo Sr., 59, Bayfront her R.N. and enjoyed Friday publication. For Saturday
of Port Charlotte, Florida, Health a career as a traveling through Monday publication deadline
passed away Monday, in Punta Registered Nurse until is noon on Friday. The American
Nov. 20, 2017, at Bayfront Gorda. her retirement. Ruth flag accompanying an obituary
Health due to heart Margaret was an accomplished indicates a veteran of the U.S.
failure. was born artist and was awarded Armed Forces. Please send emails to
He was born Oct. 8, June 26, Artist of the Month by [email protected].
1958, in Miami, Florida, 1934, in Washington, the Arts and Humanities 39 Years of
Compassionate Care
to Cloyd Vincent DeFeo D.C., and moved to Council of Charlotte
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Grant’s bill has chance to improve state health care
OUR POSITION: Criticism of Those same providers, how- participate honestly. bill — most important that a can make on getting treatment.
Rep. Michael Grant’s proposed ever, claim the requirements All that information would federal survey already allows And, while current surveys
bill to hold hospitals more in the bill duplicate those in be published on a web site the industry to compare itself are national in scope, we
accountable is short-sighted. other laws and would increase that would be available to the to hospitals nationally. She believe a state survey would
Most potential hospital regulatory costs. public. said BayCare, which operates be closer to comparing apples
patients would likely In a nutshell, the bill would “I believe if this bill passes several hospitals in the Tampa to apples. Just like we believe
feel better about their require the state Agency for and is implemented you will Bay area, already posts similar local government has a better
treatment if they knew employ- Health Care Administration to find better patient care, which information with the U.S. feel for what is best for its com-
ees of that particular hospital design patient safety surveys. will lead to lower costs, which Department of Health and munity, a state should have a
also sought care there. The AHCA would analyze each is something I think we are Human services. But, she said, better idea for how it can best
That is just one idea behind survey — which would differ all looking for in the state of Grant’s bill poses questions provide health care.
State Rep. Michael Grant’s from federal surveys because Florida,” Grant told the News that are “unique” and would Also, a national survey is only
proposed bill (HB 35) that of the inclusion of informa- Service of Florida. not allow a national compari- relevant to patients who have
was approved last week by tion about where staff seeks The bill was partially inspired son for patients. the ability to go outside Florida
the House Health & Human treatment. That is information by a similar survey the state of A member of the House for treatment. What good is
Services Committee. that would be available to the New York put in place in the committee that passed the bill comparing a hospital in Port
The bill would require public for the first time. 1990s asking each hospital to on to the full House for con- Charlotte to one in Atlanta,
hospitals to be transparent Other information in the report all cardiac fatalities. The sideration in 2018, has issues Georgia if you are limited by
about whether health care survey Grant is requesting survey led to a change in the with the bill too. Loris Berman, your insurance and other
providers working there and at measures issues such as the way hospitals competed for D-Lantana, said she wants circumstances to be treated
outpatient emergency surgery frequency of adverse events, cardiac patients and fatalities more patient information in- state?
centers opt for their own work- comfort levels in reporting fell 41 percent in the first four made public, but she has con- Grant’s bill may need some
place to seek treatment. Grant potential problems or errors years of the program, accord- cerns the survey would create a tweaking, but we support the
believes the bill will provide and staff perceptions about ing to a spokesman for Grant. burden for state facilities. Charlotte County state repre-
information that will not only the support of the facility for The director of government We don’t agree. sentative and his efforts to al-
improve health care in Florida patient safety. The survey, of relations for the BayCare We believe the more in- low would-be patients to make
but lower costs for consumers course, would be anonymous health system, Keri Eisenbeis, formation patients have, the a more informed decision on
and health care providers. to encourage employees to said there are issues with the better informed decision they their medical procedures.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The police live Good seats elusive
in fantasy world at the big events
Editor: Editor:
My letter is in response I really sympathize with
to your front page article of Englewood man’s problem
Nov. 23: “Crime Decreasing.” while watching the boat races
Your report states that index from a great distance. Think of
crimes slightly decreased. all those sports fans who have
That is good news. However, to sit in the clouds to watch pro
and it’s a big however, mur- football games. No seats on the
ders stayed the same, not field of play.
decreased. Rapes increased, Even the sports announcers
not decreased. Robbery and many of the coaches (and
increased, not decreased. even the owners) must sit way
Aggravated assault increased, up in the press box. Boxing
not decreased and motor matches, no seats in the ring.
vehicle theft increased, not Auto races, no parking on the
decreased. sides of the roadway. Where
Why the misleading head- are the hot air balloons at air
line that is contrary to the shows? Pool side seats at swim
reported facts? meets?
Sheriff Prummell said, Wouldn’t it be great to have
“These are extraordinary seats inside the rings at sumo
numbers that make our coun- wrestling events? Seats all along
ty safe.” What fantasy world both sides of the net at tennis
matches. I’m not suggesting
is he in? Another resident of
where seats should be allowed
this fantasy world is Punta
at archery and gun sports
Gorda’s acting police chief.
shooting matches. Been to the
He is quoted “an 11 percent
opera lately? Not only do you
increase actually means only
have to sit far from the stage,
13 crimes were reported.”
831. Then the next person application process, the Bishop makes but the orchestra must sit in a
That’s 13 more, not less.
got 25. Makes no sense and neighboring HOA was deep hole in front of the stage.
In reading this article I see strong statement
that is why there is a security writing letters to the County I would like to complain
no truth in you headline as it
guard there. Commission in opposition. about some TV coverage of
relates to the written story or Editor:
Recently I pre-paid my Not a single person bothered football games. Just as I am
the facts presented. As for the I am a practicing Catholic,
license registration. I walked to contact me. You would watching the girls “dancing”
quotes from Sheriff Prummell and as such receive the Florida
up to that counter expecting think the county would want on the sidelines, the camera
and Acting Chief Ciaschini Catholic periodically. The
to pick up my tabs and was members of the community focuses on the broad bottoms
I would say this: In college I given a number. to work together and could latest Florida Catholic tells of the men on the scrimmage
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such a class their statements waited, and waited. My until the BCC hearing to U.S. Conference of Catholic areas.
may have been more convinc- number was 831. They called blindside me with all types Bishops’ Committee on Bill Timm
ing. As they stand now, just the name first, then 532, of misleading statements. Domestic Justice and Human
lies. 536, 25 but not 829 or 830. I Their members testified Development, said that health North Port
Skip Dresch had no idea when it was my about how they did care, the federal budget and
Port Charlotte turn. Becoming frustrated I not want an additional tax reform are issues which are Thanks to all
went back up to the counter, commercial property in their at the forefront of the national the volunteers
eyed the security guard, but neighborhood. The property conscience.
Make it simple: complained anyway. I am trying to access has Bishop Dewane also said, Editor:
No. 1 goes first Take a lesson from the been zoned commercial for “The budget is a moral A heartfelt thanks to all of
supermarket. Number one more than 65 years. document, as are many of the the volunteers who helped
Editor: goes first, number two goes One thing is clear, the BCC issues we are dealing with.” setup and serve turkey dinners
When you walk up to the second, etc. You may save believes that your neighbors In addition he said, “No tax at Gulf Coast United Methodist
counter at the deli at a local money by doing away with should control your property reform proposal is acceptable Church in Port Charlotte on
supermarket, there is a little the security guard. even though you pay for the that increases taxes for those Thanksgiving. With your help
red machine that dispenses Skip Wehrle land, the taxes, and all of the living in poverty to help pay and effort, we successfully
numbers. For example, the Rotonda West expenses. Every year I send benefits for wealthy citizens.” served a little over 600 meals.
first person gets number tens of thousands of dollars It is my hope that people It was especially nice to see
one, the second person gets Property rights in tax revenue and property will call Sen. Nelson’s office at teenagers and young children
number two and the third taxes to Charlotte County. I 202-224-5274 and Sen. Rubio’s helping, they are our future
are not automatic
person gets number three guess they want my money office at 202-224-3041 and tell volunteers.
and so on. but don’t think I should have them that we do not want a Paper plate turkeys made
Editor:
The deli worker walks Owning property in any rights. giveaway to the rich which will by our Sunday school children
out and calls No. 1 up to Charlotte County does not If you care about property further exacerbate the spread added a nice touch to the
the counter for service. The mean you have property rights and how they are between the top 10 percent in dinner table decorations.
next worker calls number rights. My application for being violated, log on to the bottom 90 percent. This Kitchen prep for four days
two. Everybody knows the access to a landlocked the Charlotte County Court will run up the deficits and was headed up by the overall
rules. There is no need for a parcel was supported by System and follow our case produce the need for further dinner coordinator, Don
security guard. the zoning department 17000622CA. I was forced cuts in social programs like Teague, whose great organiza-
Not so at the Englewood and unanimously by the to sue as it is the only hope Medicare, Social Security and tion and calm demeanor led to
DMV. You walk up to the Charlotte County Zoning I have of restoring my Medicaid to try to balance the the successful outcome of the
counter, a receptionist hands Board. property rights. budget. event.
you a number. I saw a woman Unbeknownst to me Rick Lake Keith N. Waltz Jr. Betsy MacDonald
get 532. The next person got during my four-month-long Englewood Port Charlotte Port Charlotte
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CRC should pass amendment on greyhound racing
Right now, Florida every three days. Just this year, two more and Gaetz’s proposal patrons crowd inside
Floridians have a Many more are injured. cases of dog “doping” to place it on the playing slots or cards,
chance to finally Even if dogs don’t end have been added to the November 2018 election the dogs run around a
put a stop to one of the up injured or dead, their long list of violations. In ballot — and it’s time for track in front of largely
cruelest “sports” left in lives are ones of abject one case, two trainers Floridians to let the CRC empty stands. Legislative
America — greyhound Kate misery. They are fed at a Jacksonville area commissioners know attempts to separate dog
racing. meat that comes from track were cited when they support phasing out racing from other forms
MacFall
Two past Florida diseased and dying cows dozens of greyhound greyhound racing and of gambling have been
Senate presidents, Tom (a substandard beef blood tests came up ending this cruelty once unsuccessful.
Lee and Don Gaetz, grade known as 4-D) and positive for cocaine, with and for all. This proposal before
have introduced an confined 20-23 hours a one greyhound testing The dogs racing in the Constitutional
amendment that would three-year period. day in cages too small positive six different Florida pay the price Revision Commission is
phase out greyhound With 12 of the 18 dog for them to stand up times. for a long-ago political a chance to do the right
racing in the Sunshine tracks nationwide in normally. Since 2008, The total amount deal that makes no sense thing and make history.
State to the Florida our state, Florida has state investigators have gambled on live racing in today’s economy. Take a few minutes to
Constitutional Revision the most dog racing documented at least at Florida dog tracks The government forces let the commissioners
Commission, the operations in the U.S., eight cases of cruelty and declined by 56 percent businesses to conduct know you support
37-member body that thanks to our state severe neglect at Florida between 2006 and 2016. one activity so they can the proposal to end
meets every 20 years to government’s actions dog tracks and associated State tax revenue from offer another. Because greyhound racing in
recommend changes to to prop up the industry. track kennels, including dog racing also continues of this antiquated Florida by going to
our state Constitution. Greyhound racing is a 2010 case where state to drop, with revenue mandate, tracks keep humanesociety.org/
The proposal would illegal in 40 states and investigators found declining by 81 percent money-losing greyhound greyhoundracing.
go into full effect on now is the time to add 37 dead greyhounds at a from 2006 to 2016. racing around so they Kate MacFall is Florida
July 1, 2021, and would Florida to the list. kennel compound and The Constitutional can offer more popular state director of The
phase out greyhound On average, a racing another five severely Revision Commission and lucrative games, like Humane Society of the
racing operations over a greyhound dies in emaciated live dogs. must first approve Lee slots and poker. While United States.
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A little nap now and then is healthy, heavenly
The following editorial dimmed in Judge Jeffrey appellate court grumpy — mood. so renowned for his maybe spill something
is from the Chicago O’Connor’s Whiteside sympathized that “the Alas, too many ability to take five in hot in the process?”
Tribune: County courtroom so trial occupied eight American employers still high-level meetings Sleep-deprived
The secret of jurors could watch or nine days, and may frown on grabbing a few that President George zombies everywhere
adult life — lean security camera footage have been conducted winks at work. H.W. Bush bestowed a sympathize. And so do
in closely now on a monitor. When in such a manner as to Nevertheless, we’re “Scowcroft Award” to U.S. corporate honchos.
— is that you don’t the video ended, an exhaust almost anyone happy to see that some honor the American Insomnia cost American
have to stay awake attorney asked the judge compelled to listen to companies encourage a official “who most business $63 billion
for everything. And to turn on the lights. No it, as was the presiding power nap vibe: Google, ostentatiously (falls) in lost productivity,
this isn’t true only in response from the judge judge.” In other words, Uber, PwC, Zappos asleep in a meeting with according to a
the gentle twilight — until a clerk allegedly who can blame him for and Ben & Jerry’s all the president,” former September 2011 study
after a holiday meal. poked him awake. The a brief snooze? We can encourage them and Defense Secretary in the journal Sleep.
On non-holidays, it’s jury later convicted the think of many more in some cases provide Robert Gates said in Employees weren’t
especially true in those defendant but lawyers venues — corporate, nap pods, according 2010. The president missing work because
interminable mid- appealed, arguing the judicial and personal — to Inc.com. Air traffic “evaluated candidates of sleeplessness,
afternoon meetings judge repeatedly fell that would fit into that controllers in France, on three criteria. First, researchers reported.
at work. As colleagues asleep during the trial. category. Germany, Australia and duration — how long They just didn’t
or guests drone on in But the appellate Our firm conviction Canada are allowed to did they sleep? Second, accomplish as much
dimly lit, overly warm court said judges could based on years of take naps during breaks the depth of the sleep. because they were tired.
conference rooms, who doze, so long as they blissful napping in their work shifts. Snoring always got you Could taking a few
hasn’t let the eyelids didn’t miss crucial experience: A brief We also would remind extra points. And third, authorized winks on the
slip to half-mast and evidence or motions. snooze is an elixir of the doubters that the Power the quality of recovery. job improve national
yearned for a soft pillow An inadvertent catnap soul far more powerful Nappers’ Hall of Fame Did one just quietly productivity? And just
and a few moments of wasn’t enough to than guzzling a dozen reportedly includes John open one’s eyes and make us all less tetchy?
silence? reverse the verdict. That ventis. There’s plenty of F. Kennedy, Winston return to the meeting, or We’ll sleep on it and get
That was our first decision wasn’t a shot scientific research, as Churchill, Margaret did you jolt awake and back to you.
thought when we read in the dark; there’s a we’ve reminded Tribune Thatcher, Thomas
recently about The Case century of precedents, bosses over and over Edison, Salvador Dali
Charlotte County Board of County
of the Napping Judge. dating to a five-minute again, concluding that and Albert Einstein.
Commissioners
The facts: During an Illinois judicial siesta in a short doze can leave Former national
Notice of Public Hearing
Illinois murder trial 1899. a worker in a far more security adviser
in 2014, lights were In that case, the productive — and less Brent Scowcroft was Board of Zoning Appeals
Aquatic Therapy Notice is hereby given that the Charlotte County Board of Zoning Appeals will
conduct a public hearing on the following petitions. Said public hearing will be
conducted on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 9:00 AM in Meeting Room 119,
Make Your Building A, Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, Port
Charlotte, Florida. All interested parties to the petitions should be present at that
If land exercise is too painful or difficult, time. The Board of Zoning Appeals is not bound to consider the petitions in the
then you may qualify for aquatic therapy order listed in this notice. Any of these petitions may be considered as soon
House a as the meeting commences. Copies of the petitions, along with their complete
benefits. Can’t get in the pool? legal description, are available for review at the Charlotte County Community
No worries, we have an Electric Chair Lift! Development Department, Zoning Offi ce, Charlotte County Administration Center,
W WWhhhaaattteeevvveeerrr 18400 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, Florida.
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And Much More zoning district. The property address is 309 Porto Alegre Street in Deep Creek,
and is described as Lot 38, of Block 535, of Punta Gorda Isles Subdivision, Sub-
FREEDOM R EHAB C all Today! 941-400-1505 section 20, located in Section 03, Township 40 South, Range 23 East.
3545 Massini Ave., North Port
Petition No. VAR-17-007:
Robert Berntsson, agent for Craig and Kathy Smyth, is requesting a variance to
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WANTED: strip, and reduce the required 10-foot north side yard setback and peripheral
landscape strip by 1.16 feet to allow an 8.84-foot north side yard setback and
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Englewood, and is described as Lot 16, of Gulfridge Subdivision, located in
HAPPY HOME Section 12, Township 41 South, Range 19 East.
“ “LL E ETT UU S S RR O OCCKK YY O OUURR WW O ORRLLDD ” ”
i iinnn Petition No. VAR-17-008:
William Frizzell is requesting a variance to reduce the required 40-foot front
yard setback by 15 feet to allow a 25-foot front yard setback and to re duce the
required 20-foot rear yard setback by 10 feet to allow a 10-foot rear yard setback
ttthhheee for new single-family home, in the Environmentally Sensitive (ES) zoning district.
The property address is 3650 Bahama Drive, Rotonda West, and is described as
Lot 261, of Block 0000, of Rotonda Shores Subdivision, Sub-section 000, located
in Section 27, Township 41 South, Range 20 East.
CCClllaaassssssiiifffiiieeedddsss !!! We buy and sell diamonds, gold, Petition No. SE-17-016:
Jean Lins, agent for Triton Stone Group, is requesting a special exception to allow
Adopt an silver, coins, Rolex and outdoor storage of stone slabs, in the Commercial General(CG) zoning district.
The property address is 4628 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte, Harvey’s Central
vintage jewelry Subdivision, Block 15, located in Section 25, Township 40 South, Range 22 East.
animal from
Petition No. SE-17-017:
William D Daniels is requesting a special exception to allow up to 3,360 square
Port Charlotte • 941-625-0666
feet of detached accessory structures to allow one new 960 square foot pavilion,
your local in the Residential Single-family-3.5 (RSF-3.5) zoning district. The property
adno=50525338 address is 1007 Broadview Street in Port Charlotte, and is described as Lots 11,
12, 13, and 14, of Block 3166, of Port Charlotte Subdivision, Section 51, located
animal OPEN HOUSE in Section 12, Township 40 South, Range 22 East.
Petition No. SE-17-018:
Robert Berntsson, agent for Arturo Beltran, is requesting a special exception
shelter. to allow a plant nursery with retail sales of garden supplies, in the Residential
December 5th, 2017 • 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Estates-1 (RE-1) zoning district. The property address is 4320 Taylor Road in
Punta Gorda, Parcel P9A, located in Section 21, Township 41 South, Range 23
Call East.
Join us for Hors D'oeuvre, Coff ee & Tea
Petition No. SE-17-019:
941-625-6720 and meet Dr. Anna Berenstein Robert Berntsson, agent for Doug and Sally Buuck, is requesting a special
exception to allow a Major Home Occupation consisting of an upholstery shop,
in the Agricultural (AG) zoning district. The property address is 6405 Austrian
Boulevard in Punta Gorda, and is described as Charlotte Ranchettes Subdivision,
Tracts 57, 58, and 59, located in Section 01, Township 41 South, Range 23 East.
Should any agency or person decide to appeal any decision made by this board
with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, they will need
a record of the proceedings and for such purpose they may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony
and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Shaun Cullinan, Zoning Offi cial
Anna Berenstein MD
Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners
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CCSO to review deputy’s accident
By STEVE REILLY
STAFF WRITER
ENGLEWOOD —
Charlotte County Deputy
Brett Armstead was still
out Monday with the
injuries he received from
an accident Saturday
while on duty.
The Sheriff’s Office will
review the circumstances
surrounding the accident.
The Florida Highway
Patrol reported how
Armstead, 41, a three-
year veteran with CCSO,
was driving his patrol PHOTO PROVIDED BY ABC 7
car north on Claremont

Drive approaching the
Charlotte County Deputy Brett Armstead was driving this patrol
Willmington Boulevard
car when it crashed on Willmington Boulevard on Saturday
intersection.
afternoon. Emergency workers removed the roof before this
According to FHP, at
photo was taken.
12:27 p.m. Saturday,
Armstead did not come who wished not to be “The employee will be
to a complete stop at the identified, saw Armstead notified of its findings.”
intersection’s stop sign and Emmanuel outside of Deputies involved in
and collided with the left their vehicles and talking accidents while on duty
side of a 2009 Volkswagon to each other after the can be held account-
Routan, driven by accident. able for a percentage
63-year-old Jean Robert FHP cited Armstead of property damages,
Emmanuel of Englewood. with a right-of-way depending upon the
Armstead’s patrol car violation for not coming conclusion of the board,
was completely demol- to a full stop at the stop Conroy said.
ished in the collision. sign. Deputies can also be
Both wore seat belts, “The crash will be disciplined if they are
suffered minor inju- reviewed by a Crash found to have violated
ries and were sent to Review Board that will CCSO policies.
Englewood Community determine whether it Emmanuel could not
Hospital, according to was preventable or not,” be reached for comment
FHP. CCSO spokesman Skip Monday.
A nearby resident, Conroy said Monday. Email: [email protected]
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s POLICE BEAT
Office reported the following
arrests: The information for Police Beat is gathered from police, sheriff’s office, Florida Highway
• Anastasia Leah Moree, 20, 15300 Patrol, jail and fire records. Not every arrest leads to a conviction and guilt or innocence is
block of Maple Tree Drive, Punta determined by the court system.
Gorda. Charges: possession of cocaine
and possession of drug paraphernalia. recognizance). Charges: giving false information to a
Bond: $4,000. • Angel Carcamoaguilar, 36, police officer and probation violation
Look for a third • Jeremy Stephen Eubanks, 29, Wimauma, Fla. Charges: operating (original charge: possession of a
1400 block of Woodlawn Ave., Punta a motor vehicle without liability controlled substance). Bond: none.
crossword in Gorda. Charge: loitering or prowling. insurance and operating a motor • Ryan Hug, 55, 14300 block
Bond: $2,000. vehicle without a valid license. Bond: of Fieldcrest Lane, Port Charlotte.
The News Wire • Deborah Ellen Stakenas, 36, 1400 $240. Charges: three counts of possession
block of Woodlawn Ave., Punta Gorda. • Faith Jacobson, 21, 600 block of or use of narcotics equipment. Bond:
Charge: loitering or prowling and S. Broadway St., Englewood. Charges: $1,500.
section. violation of probation. Bond: $2,000. two counts of DUI and property • David Moore, 30, 300 block of
• Randel Jerome Henry, 21, 18500 damage. Bond: $1,000. N. Portia Drive, Nokomis. Charges:
block of Quaint Ave., Port Charlotte. • Douglas Miller, 47, Orlando. possession of cocaine and possession
Charges: possession of cocaine and Charge: driving with a suspended or use of narcotics equipment. Bond:
possession of drug paraphernalia. license. Bond: $1,500. $2,000.
Bond: $4,000.
• Lawrence Charles Dipietro, The Sarasota County Sheriff’s The Sarasota Police
51, 20300 block of Andover Ave., Office reported the following Department reported the
Port Charlotte. Charge: loitering or arrests: following arrest:
prowling. Bond: $500. • David Firby, 55, 2000 block of • Nichole Jenkins, 35, 500 block
• Jordan Ryan Ellsworth, 31, E. Crest Drive, Englewood. Charge: of Kumquat Court, Venice. Charges:
3400 block of Westlund Terrace, Port battery. Bond: $2,000. possession or use of narcotics
Charlotte. Charges: possession of not • Bonnie Steadman, 38, 100 equipment and battery. Bond: $4,000.
more than 20 grams of marijuana, block of N. Colonia Lane, Nokomis.
possession of drug paraphernalia, Charges: driving with a suspended The North Port Police
nonresident driver license required, license, attaching an unassigned Department reported the
and convicted felon fails to register. license plate, possession of marijuana following arrests:
Bond: $8,000. and possession or use of narcotics • Amal Barkat, 21, 10100 block
• Alexsia J. Vinton, 24, 3400 block equipment. Bond: $1,620. of Longbeach St., Port Charlotte.
of Westlund Terrace, Port Charlotte. • Patricia Trumble, 38, 1000 block Charges: petty theft and Charlotte
Charges: possession of not more than of Pineland Ave., Venice. Charge: County issued warrant for dealing
20 grams of marijuana, violation of probation violation (original charges: stolen property, grand theft and
probation and possession of drug two counts of possession of cocaine giving a false ID. Bond: $8,000.
paraphernalia. Bond: $7,000. and possession or use of drug • Kayla Henderson, 23, 2800
• James Michael Martin, 35, 18400 paraphernalia). Bond: none. block of 12th St., Englewood.
block of Poston Ave., Port Charlotte. • Stephanie Busler, 51, 400 block Charges: DUI and property damage,
Charge: criminal mischief under $200 of Alta Vista Ave., Englewood. Charge: resisting an officer without violence
damage. Bond: $1,000. DUI. Bond: $500. and leaving the scene of a crash
• Kempton Francis Shipman Jr., • Theofane Deamon, 30, no listed with property damage. Bond:
22, 300 block of Strausburg Drive, address, Gulf Coast Blvd., Venice. $1,120.
Port Charlotte. Charges: violation of Charges: driving with a suspended • James Reyner Jr., 24, 2800
probation and DUI. Bond: $3,500. license and smuggling contraband in block of Verde St., North Port.
• Lakeysha Shaunte Doby, 38, a detention facility. Bond: $6,500. Charge: battery. Bond: $2,000.
homeless of Port Charlotte. Charge: • Derek Parker, 23, 1700 block of • Luis Barajas, 26, 12100 block of
nonsupport of dependents. Bond: Loralin Drive, Englewood. Charges: Dorado Drive, North Port. Charge:
$690. giving false ID to an officer and petty petty theft. Bond: $500.
• Justin Edward Montalbano, theft. Bond: $3,000. • Matthew Menendez, 22, 12400
20, 3000 block of Polka St., North • Tiffany Yenna, 35, 600 block of Macgregor Woods Circle, Fort Myers.
Port. Charges: possession of drug King St., Nokomis. Charge: contempt Charge: battery. Bond: none.
paraphernalia, possession of not more of court (original charge: writ of • Darren Schure, 31, 3700 block
than 20 grams of marijuana, and bodily attachment through non of W. Price Blvd., North Port.
possession of cocaine. Bond: $5,500. payment of child support). Bond: Charge: probation violation (original
• Marius Sorin Serban, 33, of Fort $1,070. charge: battery). Bond: none.
Myers. Charge: petty theft (second • Lance Brady, 58, 9000 block of • Rachel Volz, 24, 1500 block
degree, first offense). Bond: $500. Tamiami Trail, Venice. Charge: battery. of Dorchester St., Port Charlotte.
• Frederick Herman Noack, 48, Bond: none. Charge: DUI and property damage.
of Apopka. Charge: driving while • George Dees, 46, 500 block of Bond: $500.
license is suspended or revoked. Bond: Crocus Road, Venice. Charge: intimi- • James Williams Jr., 38, 8100
$1,000. dation by writing or sending notes to block of Chesebro Ave., North Port.
• Dustin Andre Scalia, 32, of threaten, kill or injure. Bond: none. Charges: criminal mischief through
Waynesburg, Ohio. Charges: know- • William Elston, 52, 800 block of property damage, possession of
ingly driving while license suspended Panda Road, Venice. Charges: battery marijuana, possession or use of
or revoked and false ID given to law and disorderly conduct through narcotics equipment, possessing,
enforcement officer. Bond: $5,000. brawling or fighting. Bond: $620. having, holding, or carrying alco-
• Luis Galan, 50, 100 block of holic beverage on public property.
Punta Gorda Police Granada Blvd., North Port. Charge: Bond: $1,240.
Department reported the aggravated battery causing bodily
following arrest: harm or injury. Bond: none. The Venice Police Department
• Kalia Grace Richendollar, 24, of • Toni Malone, 47, 100 block of reported the following arrests:
Tinton Falls, N.J. Charge: violation of Seaboard Ave., Venice. Charges: petty • Richard Hampson, 35, 100 block
probation. Bond: $1,095. theft, resisting an officer recovering of Orange Grove Ave., Nokomis.
stolen property, possession of Charge: aggravated battery using a
The Florida Highway Patrol methamphetamines and smuggling deadly weapon. Bond: $5,000.
reported the following arrests: contraband into a detention facility. • Tabitha Hartlove, 30, 600 block
• Vanessa Somodevilla, 30, of Bond: $3,620. of E. Venice Road, Venice. Charges:
Clearwater. Charge: knowingly driving • Mary Pardy, 52, 800 block of simple assault with the threat to do
while license is suspended or revoked. Suncrest Drive, Nokomis. Charge: violence, possession of marijuana
Bond: $1,000. battery on a person 65 years or older. and possession or use of narcotics
• Brian Keith Edwards, 44, of Bond: none. equipment. Bond: none.
Arcadia. Charge: out-of-county • Antoine Emmanuel, 30, 9000 — Compiled by Lauren Coffey and
warrant. Bond: none (released on own block of S. Tamiami Trail, Venice. Anne Easker
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(cid:132) SENIOR SOFTBALL: Team Photos
Charlotte County softball heats up
SUN PHOTOS BY STEVE KNAPP
The Dr. Popper’s team took over first place with a 16-9 win over the Ewing Pirates.
The Luigi Pizza team never got started in their 20-5 loss to put them in a two way tie for 4th place.
The Nash Cataract team was seeing the ball real well as they bombed Luigi’s Pizza 20-5. The Ewing Pirates were in a three way tie for the league lead until they lost to Dr. Popper’s team.
PREP SCHEDULE
(cid:132) AWAY AT COLLEGE
Ex-Manta Schulte (cid:132) TODAY Charlote at Venice, 7 p.m. Boys soccer Girls soccer
Boys basketball Port Charlotte at North Fort Out-of-door at Imagine, 7 p.m. Charlotte at North Port, 7 p.m.
Port Charlotte at North Port, Myers, 7:30 Girls soccer Imagine at LaBelle, 7 p.m.
earns SEU record 7 p.m. Port Charlotte at Bradenton Christian, Wrestling
Venice at Lemon Bay, 7 p.m. (cid:132) WEDNESDAY 6 p.m. Imagine at Southwest Florida Christian
Charlotte at DeSoto County, 7 p.m. Girls basketball Girls weightlifting Duals, 4 p.m.
in NAIA playoffs Sarasota at Community Christian, Lemon Bay at Imagine, 7 p.m. North Port at Sarasota, 3:15 p.m. Charlotte at Gary Freis Duals at Fort
7 p.m. Boys soccer   Myers, 4 p.m.
Girls basketball Mariner at North Port, 7 p.m.  (cid:132) FRIDAY
Lemon Bay at Ida Baker, 6 p.m. Boys basketball (cid:132) SATURDAY
Charlotte at Island Coast, 7 p.m. (cid:132) THURSDAY Gulf Coast at North Port, 7 p.m. Boys basketball
By BARBARA BOXLEITNER said most of the stops were
Imagine at Out-of-Door, 7 p.m. Boys basketball Port Charlotte at DeSoto County, Bradenton Christian at Imagine,
SUN CORRESPONDENT on plays toward him. North Port at Gulf Coast, 7:30 p.m. Community Christian at Imagine, 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
“They like to run a lot of
Boys soccer 7 p.m. Charlotte at Lehigh, 7:30 Girls basketball
Josh Schulte didn’t get counters inside the zone,”
Charlotte at Venice, 7 p.m. Lemon Bay at No. Fort Myers, Girls basketball Bradenton Christian at Imagine, 5 p.m.
the national championship he said. “They didn’t really
Cypress Lake at Lemon Bay, 7 p.m. 7 p.m. No. Fort Myers at Port Charlotte, 7 p.m. Wrestling
win he wanted, but the throw the ball that much in
Southeastern University my direction.” No. Fort Myers at Port Charlotte, Girls basketball Lemon Bay at Island Coast, 7 p.m. Lemon Bay Duals (with Port Charlotte,
inside linebacker had The sack came when 7:30 p.m. No. Fort Myers at Lemon Bay, Boys soccer North Port, Imagine), 9:30 a.m.
an impressive end to his Schulte “was manned up on Girls soccer 7 p.m. North Port at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Charlotte at Gary Freis Duals at Fort
college career. the running back. I hit the Lemon Bay at Cypress Lake, 7 p.m. Venice at North Port, 7 p.m. Imagine at Lemon Bay, 7 p.m. Myers, 9:30 a.m.
The Lemon Bay High running back, and I slid off COMMUNITY CALENDAR
School graduate set a school to the quarterback.”
record with 19 tackles in In 10 games, he finished
(cid:132) Swimming The no fee, no registration programs (cid:132) Football call Ron, 941-876-6667.
last week’s loss to Lindsey the season with 84 tackles
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Championship playoffs. It and four sacks. He ranked Swimming team provides instruction Dallas Texas. Call 941-698-9480. football program have a watch party Half Century League:
was the most tackles the sixth in the conference in and competition ages 5 and up. All programs are also open to the at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, 1105 Taylor Road, The Charlotte County program has
senior made in a college tackles per game and tied Visit www.ccswim.org or call Susan, Deaf and Wheelchair communities. Punta Gorda, for the Broncos games. started a new season. Games are
game. for fourth in fumbles forced 941-628-1510. Instruction under the direction of
played at 6:30 and 7:50 p.m. on
Schulte’s career perfor- per game. Art Richards, USTA Masters Tennis Watch N.Y. Giants: Giants Tuesday and Thursday at Carmalita
mance came two days Schulte said he improved Ambassador.
fans will be assembling again this Park in Punta Gorda. Players 47-older
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to the all-conference first the run,” he said. “If you’re Richards are in one-hour sessions Art Richards, 941-698-9480, or pick (cid:132) Running Englewood Seniors:
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“I was surprised,” he said linebacker, you’re not going For information, call 845-331-4355 or Recreation Center. Florida club emphasizes running players 60-up and conducting
of the top defensive award. to make it.” email [email protected]. events and triathlons. Visit open practices for the upcoming
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losses this season were for clubs in the Canadian up is 10 a,m. on Nov. 25 at the Saturday, Rotonda Park. Rackets and Charlotte Harbor Sports Complex office building. A
to Lindsey Wilson, and and Arena football leagues. Rotonda Community Park 100 Blvd. balls provided. Call 941-698-9480. Community Sailing link to the web site is located at:
Saturday’s 63-49 setback Scouts from the Tampa East and Parade in Rotonda West. The Center: Year-round weekly sailing http://englewoodseniorsoftball.
was more high-scoring than Bay Buccaneers, Kansas City Saturday program also hosts weekly Youth program: Tringali classes for youth and adults. Monthly weebly.com. Practice sessions are
the first. Chiefs, Jacksonville Jaguars, open play with it’s “Easy On - Easy Park, 3460 North Access Road, Portsmouth racing second Saturday 8:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and
“It was a hard one Oakland Raiders and Off“ format from 8-10 a.m. The Englewood, will have two four-week each month. Family membership Friday on fields at the Englewood
because we had such high Cleveland Browns — that alternate Saturdays the courts host tennis programs. Super Mini is an is $140 per year and includes use Sports Complex. The league starts
hopes,” said Schulte, who he knows of — have been Junior clinics for ages 12-under along introduction for ages 4-6, held of boats on days open. Discounts in January and runs through the
had a 3-yard sack in the first in attendance to watch
with Visually Impaired/Blind clinics, from 5:30-6:15 p.m. Wednesdays, available for multiple family members mid-March. Call 941-460-9645.
quarter. Southeastern, he said.
both start at 10 a.m. Rackets and Nov. 15-Dec. 13. The Junior Youth taking a class. Classes open to public
His 19 tackles led players Send updates about area athletes to
balls are provided for those in need. is for ages 7-12, and will be and include beginning learn to sail, 55-plus Seniors: The day
from both squads, and he Barbara Boxleitner at [email protected].
from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays, learn to race, advanced race training, time program at Carmelita Park is
Contact us SunCoast Sports Now How to … Nov. 13-Dec. 4. Cost is $20 per child, tactical racing, water safety. Contact registering players during practices
$10 for an additional family member. 941-456-8542 or email at thesail- at 9 a.m. Friday and Saturday at the
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Rick Nolte • Sports editor SunCoastSports Call 877-818-6204 or 941-206-1175. Multihull Association: Charlotte program is seeking
Over-50 League: Charlotte For multihull owners or those players. Players must be 60 by
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County over-50 men’s league needs interested in them. No dues. Meets Dec. 31. Season is underway. Call
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