Shamrock Park adds 6.5 acres

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50 CENTS VOLUME 63 NUMBER 80 FRIDAY-SATURDAY EDITION,SEPT.12-13,2008 AN EDITION OF THE SUN
Sunshine suit settlement shot down
The city considers making a counteroffer while the ney fees and currently required under the quired the city clerk to become
$5,000 for state Sunshine and public rec- the chief record custodian so
plaintiff prepares a second lawsuit against former
out-of-pock- ords laws. that people making public rec-
council members. et expenses, It included not using person- ords requests wouldn’t have to
or for Judge al computers for city business, go to multiple sources for them.
Robert Ben- and requiring every appointee
Terms
BY GREG GILES The defendants are members nett to deter- or elected official to receive
NEWS EDITOR of city council and other past mine a rea- training on the Sunshine Law Spurred by the lawsuit, the
and present advisory board sonable lev- SUNSHINE LAW and public records law prior to city has already moved in that
The city of Venice rejected a members who allegedly ran el of attorney fees, according to being sworn in. direction, requiring city leaders
settlement proposal offered by afoul of the state open-meeting sources. The training would be given to copy the city clerk’s office on
attorney for Sarasota resident and public records laws. It also would have required by an outside entity other than all correspondence that might
Anthony Lorenzo in his lawsuit The deal declined Wednesday the city to revamp its public the city attorney or city clerk. come before elected or appoint-
against the city and nine current involved a cash settlement of records and e-mail rules to pro- In addition, sources say the
and former city leaders. just more than $200,000 in attor- vide more transparency than is proposal also would have re- Please see SUIT,3A
Storms County
Gulls will be gulls
gets a
rain on
sublease
closings
surprise
BY BROOKY BROWN
PROJECTS EDITOR
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Floridians know that hurri-
canes can cause serious damage
to their homes and property. But
did you know a storm warning ??yi art ,r _ 1
or watch could delay the sale or
purchase of your home? It’s true,
but it’s better than it used to be.
When a home buyer finances
the purchase, the lender re- Thaxton Barbetta
quires homeowner’s insurance.
But if a strike by a tropical storm BY STEVEN J.SMITH
or hurricane appears to be a STAFF WRITER
possibility, insurance compa- ilk
nies will refuse to issue a policy Faced with the sticky wicket
until the risk passes. of making blanket decisions on
In the old days, insurance future leases to county-owned
companies made that decision lands by nonprofit organiza-
based on a tracking map that tions, the Sarasota County Com-
contained a “no-bind box.” The mission opted instead Tuesday
boxed area began in Haiti and to take them on a case-by-case
stretched west into Mexico basis.
while the southern border be- Current tenants holding long-
gan in the Caribbean Sea and term, extremely inexpensiveleas-
stretched to the northern bor- ?.4_• ;t_. ,te ¦?" ?1=:r. ,`:.:=c '=` .:ti? l ' . es — some totaling as little as a
ders of South Carolina, Georgia, - -?-?_ }.?_? _ ,,??, -t .?, .?-/?- ctrl` X-?-•+'•.l?-?ti _{• _ ? __ few dollars a year — include
Alabama, Louisiana and parts of such groups as Boys & Girls
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Texas. Clubs of Sarasota, Habitat for
If a tropical storm or hurri- Humanity in Venice and the
cane watch or warning was Hermitage Artist Retreat in Eng-
issued within the boundaries of PHOTO COURTESY OF FRAN PALMERI lewood.
the no-bind box, insurance Matters came to a head re-
Seagulls await a refreshing shower at Nokomis Beach Wednesday,courtesy of high surf from Hurricane Ike
companies would not write any cently when it was discovered
passing by in the Gulf of Mexico.
new homeowner polices. Nor
Please see COUNTY,3A
could homeowners upgrade
their current policies. Shamrock Park adds 6.5 acres
Unboxed
Citizens Property Insurance
is the state insurer of last resort
in Florida. According to its Web BY JON BRANTHOOVER attorney Skip Berg. No,
site, citizensfla.com, during the STAFF WRITER However, Berg has granted
2002 hurricane season many the county public access to the
storms fell within the no-bind The Sarasota Board of County newly purchased land and will
box, but several of them didn’t Commissioners struck a deal allow it to build a boardwalk over
actually pose a threat to Florida. with the South Venice Beach the divide.
As a result, effective July 1, Endowment Trust at an Aug. 26 The Parks Advisory and
2003, Citizens decided it would meeting for a 6.5-acre parcel of Recreation Council approved
no longer use the no-bind box. land along the Intracoastal Wat- the work plan for the site in
Instead, it adopted a new ap- erway east of Shamrock Park in September 2007. PARC recom-
proach, suspending the is- South Venice. mended purchase of the land
suance of policies only when the The new site, initially ap- through the Neighborhood Park
National Hurricane Center proved for purchase by the Land Acquisition Program using
issued a hurricane or tropical county in 2006, was sold by county bond revenue.
storm watch or warning for any SVBET for $470,000. In addition to the $470,000
part of the state of Florida. County Commissioner Shan- price for land acquisition, PARC
Bill Willson, president of non Staub said the parcel will estimated $20,000 in start-up
Roberts Insurance, said most of eventually feature a boardwalk, and $40,000 in due diligence and SVBET Site
the private insurance compa- canoe and kayak ramps, a picnic closing costs, raising the total
nies he works with will stop issu- area and walking trails. price tag to $530,000.
ing policies in the county or “We’d been working on this According to the Sarasota
counties in which the watch or deal for a couple of years now,” County government Web site,
warning occurs rather than she said. “We’re pleased with the Shamrock Park and Nature
shutting down the whole state. results.” Center offers more than 80 acres
“With Hannah, they shut The county faced only one of land for nature study, hiking
down the Keys,” he said “I see problem during the land acqui- and active recreation. The park
most of the insurance compa- sition: The new addition is sepa- offers guided bird hikes, butter- GRAPHIC COURTESY OF SARASOTA COUNTY
nies just shutting the affected rated from the east boundary of fly garden tours and picnic areas.
Six and a half acres of land,shown bottom right,to be added to Shamrock
county down, now, but if they Shamrock Park by a 60-foot jbranthoover@
Park will feature a boardwalk,canoe and kayak ramps,a picnic area and
swath of land owned by Venice venicegondolier.com
Please see RAIN,3A walking trails.
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FRI 12 10:33 a 12:07 6:10 4:41 According to autos.msn.com on Thursday,the low-
Tomorrow’s sunrise 7:15 a.m.
SAT 13 11:20 a 12:14 6:38 5:27 est gas price in the Venice area was $3.569 per
Moonrise/set SUN 14 12:05 12:21 7:02 6:09
gallon at several local stations.The highest price
Peaceful coexistence MON 15 12:49 12:30 7:25 6:50
Moonrise 6:02 p.m. *STRONGTIDE in the area,according to the Web site,was $3.709
Moonset 5:26 a.m. a — A.M. p — P.M.
per gallon at Shell,610 South Tamiami Trail,Venice.
BY MONTY ANDREWS
GUEST WRITER CANDIDATE FORUMS
Bicyclists annoy motorists
Potluck picnic for
by performing unpredictable Everyone is welcome. For infor- U.S. 41 Bypass, on Oct. 2.
maneuvers while riding on Democratic candidates mation, call 492-7113 or 493-3087. Sponsors and hosts Bill and
public streets. There will Meet the Democratic candi- Belinda Aubuchon said the
City council forum
always be people in cars or dates running for state, county keynote address will be delivered
trucks who yell “Get off the long run, more drivers will and local offices at a potluck pic- The Senior Friendship Centers, by Bill McCollum, attorney gener-
road.” Don’t let it bother you. come to understand that it nic Saturday, Sept. 13, from 4 to 2350 Scenic Drive, Venice, will host al of Florida.
Position yourself to makes sense to share the road. 7 p.m., at the Caspersen Beach a city council forum Monday, Candidates and elected officials
encourage drivers to maneu- Bicycles use less road space Pavilion. Sept. 22, from 3 to 4 p.m. are expected to attend the rally.
ver around you safely. You than cars; every person who Candidates will be available to For information, call Daisy Check-in for the rally will start
need to make especially clear chooses to ride a bicycle rather tell you about their platforms and Rhude, 584-0075, or Ted Koszarski, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2. Ample
signals, letting motorists see than drive is reducing traffic answer questions on the issues 412-9072. parking is available at the Holiday
what your intentions are. If and pollution problems. affecting Sarasota County and House.
GOP Grass Roots Rally
bicyclists use proper riding Be courteous and respect- Venice-area residents. Admission is free; however,
rules, motorists will discover ful to other road users to Bring a favorite dish to share The Republican Club of South because of limited seating you are
they have an easier time coex- avoid friction, but firmly and a place setting. Hot dogs, bev- Sarasota County will hold its encouraged to make reservations
isting with them. assert your legal right to ride erages and cake will be provided annual Grass Roots Republican by calling Frank Patti, RCSSC sec-
The number of adult bicy- in a safe manner. free of charge. (No alcohol or glass Rally at the Holiday House retary at [phone], or e-mail-
clists is increasing, and in the Ride safely, ride smart. containers.) Restaurant Club 455, 455 North ing [email protected].
CITY NOTES SIDEWALK
SALE
COMPILED BY NEWS Council members liked the Black wrote: “Pending operating expenses. suit filed against the city
EDITOR GREG GILES idea, but weren’t convinced legal costs associated with “Mayor and city council and various council and FRI. & SAT.
the research cost was ongoing litigation remain consideration to establish advisory board members;
Swimwear
worth the investment. a concern because these a litigation reserve may be a lawsuit filed by Stephen
Traffic crash
They agreed to think it over. expenses are drawn from needed to address potan- Milo and others against 70%
cost recovery
operating rserves. tial future impacts to the the city over short-term
City attorney
Among the ideas the ”A financial/risk analysis general fund.” rentals; and a lawsuit filed
forgoes pay hike
city is considering to gen- that includes a full account- Aside from an assort- by the city against Sharky’s
erate funds: a traffic crash City Attorney Bob ing of litigation costs and ment of employee griev- on the Pier restaurant to
OFF
cost-recovery program. Anderson told council potential exposure is rec- ances and claims filed have a lease intrepreted.
According to Venice members he would not be ommended to determine against the city for things A public hearing on the
Police Chief Julie Williams, requesting an increase in appropriate policy positions like tripping on a sidewalk, budget is set for Sept. 23. A Original
most automobile incidents his fees or retainer for the in light of limits on general the city is involved in litiga- litigation reserve is not
involve people who are not upcoming year. fund revenue and increased tion over a Sunshine law- included in the budget.
Bargains Galore!
residents. She suggested the
Litigation reserve?
city charge at-fault drivers. $9.60 To
The charge would come Former City Manager
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COUNTY RAIN
from Page 1A cated continuing the practice of “Many of the services they pro- from Page 1A mess up time lines on
leasing to nonprofits, despite isolat- vide are an investment in the future mortgage rates or repairs
that certain tenants began violating ed lease violations. that save us huge tax dollars,” Staub want to shut down the that are needed on the
their lease agreements, according to “(This practice) has some short- said, “particularly those that deal whole state they can. Not home, which can have a
Jeremiah Greer, property utilization comings and we need to fix it,” with getting people back to work every company is exactly domino effect on the
specialist with the county’s public Thaxton said. “If there is going to be (and contribute to) our youth.” the same.” whole closing process,”
works department, who revealed the subletting, we must approve it.” Commissioner Nora Patterson Hague said.
Start shopping
practice to the commissioners in his sided with Staub and Thaxton, mak-
Backing up Tickler
presentation. ing the final vote 3-2 in favor of the Kathy Wood, branch
“(We found some tenants were) Commissioners Joe Barbetta and county continuing the practice — manger for Michael Golda Radefeld, district
subletting space in the buildings Paul Mercier, however, saw poten- albeit in a more responsible manner. Saunders & Company on manager of Chelsea Title,
they owned without the permission tially compromising ramifications in Greer, prepared to make policy the island of Venice, said said things are much bet-
of the county, which owns the land,” continuing the practice. suggestions of his own to the com- today’s Realtors are so ter now because Realtors
Greer said. “We have liability exposure if they missioners, took their ultimate deci- aware of the box they tell are well trained and there
Greer cited as one example the sublet on the property,” Barbetta sion in stride. their buyers to get a binder are fewer procrastinators.
nonprofit group Girls Incorporated, said. “And we don’t have the staff to “We are just going to kind of back for homeowner’s insur- “People have really got
which subleased space in its Sara- continue to monitor it. Let’s figure up,” Greer said, “and as we have new ance as soon as possible. trained that you can’t wait
sota building to an organization out a way for them to eventually buy agreements come in, we are going to Jan Alexander and Sam until the last minute to
called Ave Maria Preparatory School. the property. We should not be in the get the basic information from (new Hague, Realtors with Exit lock in your insurance,”
“It’s a Catholic school,” Greer said. (landlord) business.” lessees) and then we’ll either meet Realty in Venice, agreed. she said. “But whenever
“We weren’t aware of it at all and it Commission Chair Shannon individually with the commissioners “As soon as an offer there is a procrastinator,
raised flags that we weren’t doing a Staub disagreed, stating that the or bring it up at the next available goes into contract, we tell then there can be prob-
good job of managing our agree- county has contracts with many of board meeting.” our buyers to start shop- lems.”
ments.” those agencies to provide needed ping for insurance,” Alex- Relaxing the policy-
Commissioner Jon Thaxton advo- services in the community. [email protected] ander said. “If they are issuance restrictions has
first-time homebuyers, made things better, and
this gives them the oppor- the no-bind box may offi-
SUIT tunity to compare prices, cially be a thing of the past,
from Page 1A
or if it’s during hurricane but some suggest it is still a
season we want to be sure good visual aid to motivate
ed bodies. The city is also in the counteroffer would be forthcoming any of the named defendants.
they have coverage.” buyers to get their insur-
process of acquiring a more sophis- after discussions among the defense “Numerous admissions have al-
Dan Heschmeyer, bro- ance locked in.
ticated e-mail program and other attorneys. ready been made,” Mogensen said.
ker and owner of Exit “We still show our buy-
computer software to upgrade its “It’s their admissions, their issue. It
Leaked Realty, said most insur- ers the box because it’s a
ability to retain public records in a was never our intent to force admis-
ance companies will not good tickler to help move
centralized location. Settlement offers usually aren’t sions. We’re seeking changes to the
bind (issue a policy) if them toward getting their
Andrea Mogensen, Lorenzo’s disclosed until the parties have way public records are collected and
there is a storm anywhere homeowners insurance in
attorney, wouldn’t discuss details of reached agreement. maintained.”
along the coast of Florida. place,” Hague said.
the proposal, except to say it This offer was “apparently leak- As for the leak, Mogensen had
“If a storm comes and bbrown@
involved adopting a public records ed” to the media, said Mogensen. this to say.
they freeze binding, it can venicegondolier.com
ordinance modeled after one in Nine current and former city “It’s counterproductive … if our
place in Jacksonville, which was a leaders have been named under the positions are going to be publicly
party to a Sunshine lawsuit of its lawsuit, each represented by the disclosed. If that’s the case, why have Corrections
own. The lawsuit was settled with lead city attorney, some with addi- shade meetings in the first place?”
the adoption of the ordinance. tional attorneys. The Gondolier Sunreported Sept. 10 that Mayor
New lawsuit
“We had multiple nonmonetary Council Member John Moore is Ed Martin made a motion to postpone action on a
conditions, including adopting an the only defendant who is not being A number of motions in the law- 4-percent raise for nonbargaining employees. In
ordinance to protect citizen’s rights represented by Dale Scott, the attor- suit have yet to be scheduled for a fact, the mayor is not allowed to make a motion
to access public records, and train- ney who was appointed by the city’s hearing. unless the gavel is passed to another member.
ing education. That has been our insurance carrier to represent the On Thursday, Mogensen said Martin later said he was prepared to support the
focus from the beginning,” said city and other named defendants. there would “probably be a second” raise all along, and was simply giving Council
Mogensen. “We’re trying to restore In all, more than a dozen people separate lawsuit filed next week. Member Sue Lang a chance to make her motion to
public records and prevent future were privy to the settlement propos- It involves additional alleged vio- postpone the vote. Lang’s motion died for lack of a
records from being destroyed.” al, which was discussed by Anderson lations of the public records law by second, and the pay hike was adopted.
Because the attorney fees “are so and council members Tuesday members of city council “going back A story on a recommendation by the Venice
high, that tends to distort the settle- evening in a “shade” meeting. Pri- to 2005.” Police Department to adopt a false alarm ordi-
ment offer,” she said. vate meetings to discuss litigation Reportedly Mogensen sought to nance erroneously included a quote from Fire
City Attorney Bob Anderson, in a are permitted under the Sunshine add the charges to the current law- Chief John Reed warning the ordinance was found
letter to Mogensen dated Sept. 10, Law. suit, but the city objected. objectionable by some insurance companies. Reed
said “the terms and conditions of Mogensen could petition the was referring to a traffic crash recovery program
Admissions
your settlement proposal are unac- judge to combine the lawsuits into a that filed additional claims against nonresidents.
ceptable.” Anderson then offered to Mogensen confirmed the propos- single proceeding. The Gondolier Sunregrets the errors.
explore “other terms and condi- al did not require any admission of
tions” with city council, indicating a wrongdoing on the city’s part or by [email protected]
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OUR VIEW
When did ‘business’ become a dirty word?
H
ow many of you inherited every- some of these “greedy” people have could just as easily be called greed. sions. You won’t see West Venice Avenue
thing you have? lived here their entire lives while some Now, we’re not saying they should on the side of a milk carton. Despite all
We didn’t either, and that’s why of the people who have laid claim to have done those things; our point is that the hand-wringing about how “greedy”
we can’t understand the scorn with Venice are still unpacking from their it’s unreasonable, if not hypocritical, to people are ruining the city, quaint,
which some Venetians regard the local move here. Here’s a simple question: expect business people in Venice not to charming Venice is still there.
business community. Where do these negative people live? look out for themselves and their fami- It’s easy for some people with income
Venice has a large population of re- Chances are their homes were built lies like they did wherever they used to derived mainly from what they did in
tirees, and what they are retired from is by a “greedy” developer, from the Bro- live. the past to forget that there are people
working … for businesses. The income therhood of Locomotive Engineers to Can it go to extremes? Sure. And still needing to earn a living here today.
they earned from their jobs elsewhere anyone in construction today. So were we’ve opposed projects we thought And the state of the economy, which is a
bought their homes, clothed and fed the places where their golfing buddies were too tall or otherwise inappropriate national problem, has only made it
their families and sent their children to live, there being very few naturally for their proposed location. But making tougher to do that.
college. The pensions and investment formed golf courses in the area. those decisions on a case-by-case basis Quality of life isn’t a concern just for
income they get now bought their We’re not ready to echo Gordon is vastly different from opposing growth retirees. It’s an even bigger issue for
homes here, pay their greens fees and Gecko from the movie “Wall Street” and — any growth — in general. working people walking the thin line
let them dine out regularly, and we’re proclaim that “greed is good,” but who Turn the clock back before the latest between solvency and bankruptcy.
grateful for that. among us hasn’t generally acted in our group of “greedy” developers sank their Retirees need people to fix their cars,
Yet some of them denigrate local self-interest in financial matters? hooks in Venice. Would these peoples’ cut their lawns and book their tee times
business owners and working folks who Did any of them ever turn down a houses be here? Their favorite restau- — jobs many of them did when they
currently have mortgages and college raise because they thought they were rants? The place they buy groceries? were younger. Unless someone can fig-
tuition bills to pay and hope to be able already earning enough money? When Their doctors? Them? ure out how to take Venice to a self-
to spend their golden years on the golf they sold a house, did they price it so Something about Venice attracted serve economy, those services must be
course. they didn’t make a profit? Have they these people here, and it wasn’t the provided by people employed by busi-
The epithet that gets tossed around is ever moved invested funds to earn a Venice of the 1920s, the 1960s or the nesses owned by people who are just
“greed,” as in the “greedy developers” lower return? 1980s — it’s Venice as it has been for the trying to find their piece of the Amer-
and “greedy lawyers” who want to de- We didn’t think so. One might call last 10 years or so. But that Venice has ican dream.
stroy “our” Venice. Never mind that that financial common sense, but it much in common with the earlier ver- And what’s wrong with that?
State-run medicine
kills innovation
EXTREME A
experimental drug simply
don’t yield much useful
information.
Think about it. You
ply
' wouldn’t want to conduct -
a taste test of a new soft
s
drink by giving one test
group the new beverage
and another group a warm
glass of tap water. Ob-
PETER PITTS viously those who tasted
GUEST COLUMNIST the soda would react bet-
ter. Similarly, comparing
an experimental cancer
drug to the low-quality
Experimental cures are
treatments that many in
often the last hope for
the United Kingdom re-
dying patients in the U.K.
ceive won’t reveal how
health system. Thanks to OLITICS
effective the new drug is.
the British government,
That’s why Avastin’s
however, many sick Brit-
manufacturer has already
ons will soon have their G
canceled the United King-
last hopes dashed.
dom participation in four
Why? Pharmaceutical
clinical trials of the drug.
companies from around
The company wasn’t able
the world have been scal- LETTERS FROM OUR READERS
to find patients who were
ing back clinical research
already receiving the “gold-
in the United Kingdom, standard” treatment neces- Ryan rates highly with members
largely because of govern-
sary for comparison. Two
ment parsimony. And Brit-
major European drugmak-
ish citizens have paid the
ers have also cut back the
price, losing access to ex-
number of British patients
perimental new treat-
in their clinical trials. Editor: obvious that he is in la-la annual income of $5 mil-
ments.
For its part, NICE claims You’ve seen the headlines in the paper, heard the land if he thinks “the fun- lion. He states he won’t
Britain’s National Health
that it refuses to cover only news on TV and felt the pinch at the gas pump: Our damentals of our econo- raise taxes on anyone. So
Service seems to have
those drugs it believes economy is in a recession. my are strong.” how do we pay for this
made the United Kingdom
have little or no value to Most business have been taking a good, hard look at Does he really believe huge deficit?
inhospitable to new drug
patients. their expenses, making cuts whenever possible, yet they that one is not rich unless He continues with the
research. By only covering
The facts suggest other- are continuing their membership in the Venice Area they make over $5 million Republican platform of
the lowest-cost treatment
wise. Just look at Brian Chamber of Commerce. Our members clearly see good per year? It is scary to think protecting the rich while
options and denying pa-
Turner, a 74-year-old Brit- leadership in John Ryan. that we may get another mortgaging the future of
tients access to more ex-
on who suffers from mac- Being a member of the VACC is not only good for our president that is so out of our children and grand-
pensive breakthrough drugs,
ular degeneration. This businesses, it is good for our city, county and state. We touch. children.
the NHS has erected seri-
disease causes deteriora- buy local whenever possible. We keep our money circu- I believe Obama has the
ous roadblocks for compa-
tion of the eye and can lating in “our town.” George Goethe ability to lead us to new
nies trying to develop new
lead to blindness. John promotes local business like no one and has North Port insights, new knowledge
cures.
Turner lost sight in one been doing so for more than 10 years. Our community and new techniques. I
The main culprit is
eye after the NHS denied and visitors rely on the VACC’s Better Business De- In with the new, believe he has the ability to
Britain’s National Institute
his initial request for Ava- partment thousands of times each year, calling upon the not the old draw us together as Amer-
for Health and Clinical Ex-
stin. The agency told him chamber to give references to business that meet the icans so we can make our
cellence, the government Editor:
that the treatment would standards that John and our chamber have set for busi- country strong again. I
agency responsible for I believe that Obama
only be worth the govern- ness doing business in our community. believe he has the inner
comparing the effective- and McCain are both good
ment’s money if his other There are about 1,100 VACC members, and we all see strength and the vision to
ness of different treatment men. We know that Mc-
eye became affected, ren- firsthand how important John’s efforts are to attract, pro- help us make the world a
options. Using NICE’s Cain is a brave and honor-
dering him completely mote and retain good businesses in our area. He enlists safer place.
studies, the British govern- able man. We knew that,
blind. the help and support of our chamber members, staff and
ment determines which from the moment he re-
As is often the case, the board of directors to fight for initiatives that promote Melissa Wolford
treatments to cover and fused to leave a Viet-
NHS put money before the growth to our economy and to our businesses. Englewood
which ones aren’t worth namese prison camp just
well-being of British citi- John makes tough decisions, weighing both sides of
the cost. because his father was a Just one tiny detail
zens. an issue. His decisions err on the side of caution. His
When the NHS decides high-ranking military offi-
Luckily, many Britons decisions come from his love of our community, our Editor:
not to cover a drug — as cer.
are beginning to fight back chamber and the betterment of his family as well as In response to the letter
happened recently with When I listen to his
against NICE. Among them ours. to the editor entitled, “Mc-
the new macular degener- story, I want to believe he
is Dorothy “Dot” Griffiths, a Cain is against the wrong
ation drug Avastin — it knows the way. I want to
British breast-cancer pa- Victoria Newman,Membership Committee chair things,” I commend folks
hinders the ability of drug give him something back
tient who organized the Sheryl Corgan,Membership Committee vice chair who take the time to send
companies to recoup re- for all he gave to us.
advocacy group Fighting Kathy Leavitt,Events Committee chair a letter to the editor. We all
search and development But I do not believe we
for Herceptin in July 2005, Brian Keinath,Events Committee vice chair have views that are not the
expenses. That means less after NICE denied her the Andrea Cooper,EDGIT Committee chair can afford this old warrior same, so we like to share
money for research into Dave Lowell,EDGIT Committee vice chair in the White House. Tactics
life-prolonging cancer our own with others.
tomorrow’s cures. Regan Pruett,Senior Outreach Committee chair and technology have
drug. She finally gained However, in doing so, it
NHS’s practices don’t Melinda Mudge,Senior Outreach Committee vice chair changed and we are not
access to it after lobbying is extremely important to
just fleece pharmaceutical Leslie Yard,EBDC Committee chair the only country with this
Parliament to overrule the include the correct facts.
research firms; they also Wanda Kenny,EBDC Committee vice chair new knowledge. War can
initial NICE judgment. In the letter I am referring
make British patients less- Adam Carter,VAYP Committee chair no longer be the only way
This kind of injustice is to, the author stated, “Sen.
than-appealing subjects Larry McLaren VAYP Committee vice chair to solve the problems of
characteristic of govern- Obama is too much of a
for clinical trials. Most pa- the world. We can’t afford
ment-run healthcare sys- gentleman to insist that
tients in the United King- Maybe hiseconomy to continue on this path,
tems around the world. Sen. McCain admit he was
dom aren’t currently re- With health-care re- is strong But I don’t recognize either in money or the mistaken back in 2002 and
ceiving the highest-quality him anymore since he has bodies of our young.
form in America at the top should have voted with
medical treatment, and so Editor: been sucked up and McCain is out of touch
of agenda this election Barack in opposition to
clinical trials that compare I used to like John Mc- repackaged by the same with the common man.
season, it’s more impor- the war.” The fact is, Sen.
the average British patient Cain because he wasn’t a machine that shoved Bush He states that you’re not
with a patient taking an Please see PITTS, 5A typical Republican. down our throats. It is rich until you have an Please see LETTERS, 5A
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they work on your case. I
strongly suggest that the
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South Venice thieves were out again. This time two men bes? This wannabe loves to of the court and say, “Yes, I
were prowling around with flashlights at 3 a.m., driving see his name in the paper did it. I throw myself on
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department? They send you a public service aide with a who wishes he could make ish this now.” That would
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BOB MUDGE
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FRIDAY [phone]
SEPT.12,2008 [email protected]
Initiative supports local businesses
Putting the ‘ee’ in green
light is also very impor-
tant. For example, CFLs
FROM EDC SARASOTA they purchase,” she said,
perform best in open fix-
“the better it will be for our
tures that allow airflow,
The Economic Devel- local economy.”
CO U N T Y such as table lamps, floor
opment Corporation of And in doing so, she
WE'RE IN BUSINESS TOGETHER lamps, wall sconces, pen-
Sarasota County, a non- said, she hopes these lead-
dants and outdoor fix-
profit corporation leading ers also will encourage
GRAPHIC COURTESY OF EDC tures. For recessed fixtures
the community’s econom- their employees, families
it’s better to use a reflector
ic development strategy, The logo of the Economic Development Corporation’s and friends to follow suit.
CFL rather than a spiral
has launched a campaign Sarasota County One:We’re in Business Together initiative “Individual residents, of
DENNIS STROER because the design will
to encourage area busi- emphasizes the interconnectedness of the county’s business course, have a significant
ENERGY COLUMNIST assist in distributing the
ness leaders and govern- communities. role to play, as well,” Baylis
light down to the task area.
ment officials to buy prod- said. “Whether it’s buying
If a light fixture is con-
ucts and services locally. in the campaign logo, of our economy. local goods, patronizing
nected to a dimmer or
As part of the EDC’s Baylis noted its chain-link “If you think about local arts and entertain-
Everyone is speaking three-way socket fixture,
ongoing work to create a effect. The chain, she said, Sarasota County as the ment venues or using
“green” these days, but the you will need to use a spe-
sustainable local econo- “not only represents all center of a target, then we financial, legal or other
real question is, how green cial Energy Star-qualified
my, the campaign will our county’s municipali- hope our business leaders service providers that em-
is green? One easy way to CFL that is designed to
include advertising, Web ties and communities but and procurement officials ploy local people, we all
get started on the green work in these applications.
resources and outreach. also our potential com- will aim for the center can contribute to bolster-
highway to energy effi- Check the packaging for
Built on the theme bined strength when work- when purchasing prod- ing the Sarasota County
ciency (“ee”) is to use com- correct information.
“Sarasota County One: ingtogether.” ucts and services. If they economy, creating and
pact fluorescent light- Choose the light that
We’re in Business Togeth- Further, she said, it can’t find it in Sarasota maintaining jobs, strength-
bulbs. offers the shade of white
er,” the program’s concept incorporates all Sarasota County, then we hope they ening our community and
Many people are afraid light that works best for
is really quite simple, said County commercial enter- will aim for the next ring of attracting additional busi-
of these bulbs. They are you, and check the lumen
EDC President and CEO prises, of every type and the target — our region. If nesses and industries.”
concerned about the mer- rating to find the right CFL
Kathleen Baylis: “When size. they can’t find it in the re- For more information,
cury content, how to dis- equivalency with the bulb
local business supports “If a business operates gion, then they should call Emily Sperling at 309-
pose of them and, of being removed.
local business, everyone in our county,” she said, continue to move on out 1200, ext. 106, or visit
course, the cost. Now for the mercury. It
wins.” “then they are employing in the target.” www.sarasotacountyone.
If every American home has been verified that the
Pointing out the “One” local workers and are part “The closer to home com.
replaced just one light bulb amount of mercury in a
with an Energy Star-quali- CFL is minuscule. Dispos-
fied bulb, we would save al should be done properly
Helping troops call home
enough energy to light — if one breaks in your
more than 3 million homes house, use protective glov-
for a year, save more than es to clean it up and put it
$600 million in annual in a sealable plastic bag.
energy costs and prevent You will then have to
BY ROGER BUTTON ployed to use cell phones greenhouse gases equiva- take it to a certified recy-
BUSINEWS COLUMNIST to call home.” lent to the emissions of cling station in your area.
-RF
He said that when he more than 800,000 cars. There are three such cen-
The Cellphones for Sol- was in combat deploy- The average CFL bulb ters in Sarasota County
diers campaign was launch- ment in Vietnam in 1972 it will use about 75 percent and their location can be
ed this week by the Venice took six weeks to get a let- less electricity, last about found by calling your
Area Chamber of Com- ter there and back. Y 10 years and save about waste management com-
merce. A Sarasota High School $30 over the lifetime of the pany. Home improvement
American Legion No- graduate, Ashley is sta- bulb. stores such as The Home
Vel Post 159 Commander tioned in Sarasota. He has The best lightbulb to Depot and Lowe’s will re-
Norman MacLellan and been to Iraq twice and had replace is one that is used cycle unbroken CFLs free
Marine Corps Staff Sgt. a few other deployments. often and is on at least 15 of charge.
Ashley donated the first “The phone cards are minutes at a time or sever- Dennis Stroer,owner of
phones to John Ryan, chief definitely a help because if al hours in a day. These fix- Calcs Plus,is a certified
executive at the chamber you don’t have the free tures are often found in HERS rater,a LEED-for-
drop-off point. ones it costs a dollar a family rooms, kitchens, homes field agent,a
SUN PHOTO BY ROGER BUTTON
All donated cellphones minute,” he said. dining rooms, bedrooms licensed air conditioning
and accessories are recy- Ryan said chamber staff American Legion No-Vel Post 159 Commander John Mac- and outdoors. contractor and a certified
cled, not used, and the member Coco Hibbitts Lellan,left,Venice Area Chamber of Commerce CEO and Matching the correct ACCA Manual J instructor.
money is used to purchase discovered the project. President John Ryan and Marine Corps Staff Sgt.Ashley
phone cards for service “It is very important launch the project in Venice.
members. these soldiers have the op-
BIZ BRIEFS
“I will be asking Le- portunity to call home, online to request a card. Hertz, 803 South U.S. 41
gionnaires to use this as a which is expensive,” he Phones with or without Bypass; and Toledo Blade
donation point,” MacLel- said. “They make a great accessories can be drop- Elementary School, 1201 Biz Briefs features tired educator.
lan said. “This is just a gift for a soldier.” ped off at the chamber Geranium Ave., North notices of business-related • Tom Baker, executive
super idea for soldiers de- Soldiers and families go office, 597 Tamiami Trail; Port. events and meetings,new vice president with Syno-
hires and promotions,new vus Bank.
businesses and significant Steve Dahlquist, a certi-
Polish cuisine café opening downtown professional awards,hon- fied financial planner with
ors and achievements. the Private Client Group of
Submissions should be e- Stanford Group Compa-
mailed to bmudge@ nies, served 18 years on
serve breakfast, lunch and Pa., the Bednars were in dise Realty of Venice. venicegondolier.com. the board of the Com-
dinner. the sign business for 15 “I intend to assist resi- munity Foundation and
Chamber calendar
years, which they contin- dents with the very special rejoins the executive com-
New,contemporary
ued when they moved to insurance items in their • Wake Up! Venice, Wed- mittee after a one-year
Crow’s Nest
Brandon in 1998. Very personal lives, and small nesday, Sept. 17, 7:45 a.m., break.
Although the Crow’s fond of dogs, their daugh- business owners with of- Jacaranda Trace, 3600 Wil- Newly appointed offi-
Nest Marina Restaurant & ter attended the Triple fice package policies”, said liam Penn Way; free. cers of the Community
Tavern on the South Jetty Crown Academy in Hutto, Zaugh. • Business After Five, Foundation board of di-
is shut down for its annual Texas, becoming a certi- From Flossmoor, South Thursday, Sept. 18, 5:30 rectors include: Jim Shed-
maintenance and staff fied dog trainer and be- Chicago, she was a down- p.m., Community Nation- ivy, chair; Charla Burchett,
ROGER BUTTON vacation, it is everything haviorist. She is an animal town property manager al Bank, 201 Center Road; first vice chair and grants
BUSINEWS COLUMNIST but quiet as major renova- trainer at Busch Gardens until deciding to specialize $5 for members, $10 for and program services
tions take place. and will be providing indi- in insurance in 1982. Mov- nonmembers. chair; Diane McFarlin, sec-
When it reopens Friday, vidual dog-training les- ing to Sarasota four years, • Network Lunch, Mon- ond vice chair and secre-
Sept. 19, the second-floor sons and seminars at the ago she bought a home in day, Sept. 22, 11:45 a.m., tary; Steve Dahlquist, co-
The Dream Café, 117 W. dining room will have store. Call 244-9213. Venice a year later. Kimal Lumber, 11186 chair, investment commit-
Venice Ave., is scheduled undergone a major face- She said she offers Hughey Kimal Drive; $12 tee, and chair, charitable
August home
to open in the former lift. New tables, booths, understanding, education, per person; RSVP required. planning committee; Erv
sales down
James’ Place Grill Oct. 1. carpet and paint will her- and personalized and cus- • Officer installation, Sande, co-chair, invest-
Introducing Eastern ald the first major changes The Venice Area Board tomized services. Thursday, Sept. 25, at the ment committee; Gina Ma-
European cuisine to down- since 2000. of Realtors residential Venice Yacht Club; $60; scio, treasurer and chair,
Speed restriction
town Venice are manager “Interior designer Mar- sales report for August RSVP by Sept. 11 to Char- finance committee; Patri-
Kasia Marszalekand Chef ne Kaplan has done a 2008 compared to a year A follow-up to my re- leen Myers, cmyers@ven cia Courtois, chair, non-
Kris Chmielewski from wonderful job with fresh ago is disappointing, but it port on the roundabout at icechamber.com or 488- profit capacity building
Poland. new colors and a more con- was summertime and the the Jacaranda Boulevard/ 2236. committee; and Lee
He was chef at a large temporary look to comp- economy is struggling. East Venice Avenue inter- Wetherington, immediate
Freeman joins
restaurant in Cracow for liment our great view and Overall, property sales section: Jim Ballenger, pro- past chair and chair, gov-
CFSC board
10 years. She came to this cuisine,” said owner Steve decreased from 111 to 68. ject manager with Sarasota ernance committee.
country three years ago, Harner. Call 484-9551. Sales of two-bedroom County Public Works Mo- At its May annual meet-
Kirk joins DMK
joining the research labo- homes were down from 35 bility, confirmed the round- ing, the board of directors
Pet store opens
ratory of the State Uni- to 11 and the median price about will be designed to of the Community Foun- DMK Associates Inc.
versity of New York. Carmie Bednar, her fell from $165,000 to limit speeds to around 20 dation of Sarasota County has announced that Steve
They are painting and husband and daughter, $160,000. Sales of three- mph, which will be posted. welcomed four new and Kirk has joined the DMK
refreshing the premises, Samantha, have opened A bedroom homes fell from one returning member. team as a senior land plan-
Starting year six
which will have 43 seats Dog’s Life Boutique, 1884 52 to 38, although the me- The new members are: ner. He is located in the
inside and 12 outside. The South Tamiami Trail, next dian price increased by Businews this week be- • Barbara Freeman, im- Venice office and will work
restaurant will have a to Gulf Breeze Art & Fram- $2,450 to $237,450. gins its sixth year. From mediate past president of with DMK’s Land Devel-
Polish feel to it, reminis- ing in South Venice. Condo sales were better the booming economy of the Venice Art Center and opment Group.
cent of a visit to Warsaw or “We stock everything a at 15 sales, only three few- 2003-04 through the eco- president of the Friends of Kirk has more than 25
Cracow. Dream Café is the good dog needs,” said er than in 2007, but the nomic downturn of 2005- the Venice Library and the years experience in pre-
launch of their first family Bednar. median price dropped 08, now we await the good Arts and Culture Alliance. paring and implementing
business. That includes hand- from $190,000 to $158,000. times as the American She is also chair of the development plans; pre-
“We will serve a tradi- picked, brand-name food, Dream lives on, providing Community Foundation’s paring and processing site
Former Chicagoan
tional Polish menu to in- designer collars and leads, material weekly. Arts, Culture and Human- plans, rezoning and spe-
opens business
clude chlodnik cold soup, natural shampoos, condi- Thank-you to everyone ities focus team. cial exception petitions,
golabki cabbage rolls, beef tioners and accessories for Achieving the American providing leads and to • Kathleen Roberts, a re- variances, building per-
goulash, duck legs and the active dog. The inven- dream is Dawn Zaugh, readers enjoying the Fri- tired human resources mits and other applica-
wiener schnitzel,” said tory also includes select who will open her new day morning news, all professional with Feder- tions necessary for devel-
Marszalek. products for cats and business, Anchor Insur- making my job a real plea- ated Department Stores opment approval. He is
Open seven days from 9 birds. ance of Venice, 206 South sure. Inc. in Miami and Atlanta. also a registered landscape
a.m. to 10 p.m., they will Originally from Milford, Harbor Drive, next to Para- [email protected] • Audrey Coleman, a re- architect in Florida.
FRIDAY, SEPT.12, 2008 SUN NEWSPAPERS 7A
POLICE BEAT
Woman jailed on
the report. Police later continue work on several All plans are subject to rant.Bond: $2,513. Charge: violation of pro-
elderly assault found the woman near 903 roads next week. weather conditions. Drivers bation. Bond: none.
Sarasota County
West Albee Road holding Pipe and concrete will are urged to use extra cau- • Andrea Jackson, 29,
Nokomis resident Marie Sheriff’s Office arrests
the man’s cell phone. be installed on Tarpon tion in these areas. 1900 block Tamiami Trail,
Rose Beck was arrested
Beck is being held with- Center Road and Riviera • Marianne Dolleman, Venice. Charge: posses-
Tuesday on charges of rob- Venice Police
out bond at the Sarasota Street. Milling will be done 35, 700 block Kent Road, sion of controlled sub-
bery and battery on a per- Department arrest
County jail. on Tarpon Center Road Venice. Charge: contempt stance, possession of drug
son over 65 after assaulting
toward the end of the • Carleen Allen, 47, 600 (two counts). Bond: none. paraphernalia, providing
her 79-year-old neighbor Traffic advisory
week, with paving begin- block Altair Road, Venice. • David Forte, 40, 5000 false name after being
in the 900 block of Lindis
The city of Venice will ning the following week. Charge: out-of-county war- block Olivia Road, Venice. arrested. Bond: $1,240.
Lane.
A police report states
that Beck, 49, approached
an elderly man’s residence
next door to her own near
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afternoon and requested
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the man accompany her
back to Beck’s residence.
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When he declined, Beck LoWE S
grabbed the man in a
R-19, 77.5 sq. ft.
“bear-type” hug in an
attempt to force him to her
batt insulation Let's Build Something Together
home, the report states.
The elderly man man- AND GET
aged to wrestle himself .fig.
away and retreat toward
his downstairs laundry THE 4
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room door where he took
out his phone to call police.
Beck then grabbed the
FREE
man’s phone, and after a
brief struggle in which the
man was injured, walked
away with it, according to
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SEPT.12,2008 [email protected]
Growing pains: Terrapins down Venice in 5
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BY TRIPP MILLER out to an 8-1 lead behind the ser- Sept.8
SPORTS EDITOR vice of Autumn Duyn. The sopho- At Capri Isles Golf Club
more opposite side hitter regis- 1.Venice 153 — Spencer Dunford 40, Tim
The Venice High School vol- tered six aces, two of them com- Garofalo 39, Kyle Collison 38, Tyler Jones 36;
2.Lakewood Ranch 161 — Rocky Khara 38,
leyball team lost a heartbreaker ing in the first 10 points served.
Ryan Wilson 39, Griffin Severson 45, Cole
to Tampa Preparatory School 13- Tampa Prep battled back in Medvetz 39, ;3.Charlotte 174 — Paul Schlem
25, 29-27, 18-25, 25-20 and 15-11 game two, but it wasn’t easy. The 42, J.D.Lamm 45, Kyle Dynia 44, Mike Barone
I!. 45, Will Bahlander 43.
Thursday night on the road. Terrapins led 22-16 before Venice
It goes down in the books as a started a 6-1 run to cut it to 23-
loss, but not even the ultra-com- 22. The Indians faced four game
petitive Brian Wheatley is con- .. points and the Terrapins faced SPORTS BRIEFS
cerned about that. one before junior setter Caroline _ _
“OK, so we got a loss. There’s Dillabough served up an ace for Touchdown/Linebacker
no one that hates losing more a 29-27 Tampa Prep win. Club meetings
than I do, but besides that every- Junior middle hitter Jillian
thing else was positive,” Wheatley Allen (four kills), Daniels (six The Venice Touchdown and
said. “We left our hearts out on kills) and Rahal (three kills) did Linebacker clubs have merged
that floor and we grew up in that most of the work in game three for the 2008 season. They meet
match. We can look back down as Venice won 25-18 to take a 2-1 Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at
the road and say we really got lead heading into game four. Crossroads American Grille on
better during that match.” Rahal finished with a team-high the U.S. 41 Bypass.
Venice (3-1, 3-0 in 5A-12) took 20 kills, followed by Emily At each meeting, awards are
a very talented team to five Daniels with 16. Junior setter presented for offensive, defensive,
games and could very well have Taylor Capasso had 62 assists. special teams and practice players
won the match. Tampa Prep (3- Tampa Prep made some of the week. The strongest link
0) is loaded with upperclass- adjustments in game four to award is also presented. Venice
men, most of whom were part of account for Venice’s tip attack, coaches provide a recap of the
a team that fell to eventual state and rolled to a 25-20 win. previous week’s game and a scout-
champion Evangelical Christian In game five, the Terrapins ing report on the upcoming oppo-
School in the Class 2A regional started the ball rolling quickly, nent. Dinner is served for $12.
semifinals last season. taking an 8-2 lead. Venice fought
SUN PHOTO BY JUSTIN FENNELL, [email protected] Diamond Boosters
Venice registered 147 team digs to within one at 11-10 before the
meeting
in a game that featured fierce bat- Autumn Duyn,left,serves in Thursday’s Venice High volleyball game Terrapins finished them off 15-11.
tles for nearly every point. Junior against Tampa Prep as Kelly McManus awaits the return of serve. “It’s just a growing-up The Venice High School
outside hitters Emily Daniels and process,” Wheatley said. “We’re Diamond Boosters, which sup-
Growing up
Dorothy Rahal led the team with and we win the match, so what going to have many more five- port Indians baseball, are holding
37 and 28, respectively. are you gonna do?” Wheatley Venice had a chance to sweep game matches this year, so this a meeting for boosters and par-
“We competed in every game. said. “It’s definitely a growing up the Terrapins. The first game was game is just going to prepare us ents Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. in the North
A few different bounces of the ball process and we did that tonight.” no contest as the Indians jumped for down the road.” cafeteria at Venice High School.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCOUTING REPORT
Venice’s opponent this week: Braden River
BY TRIPP MILLER Pirates won’t be able to get away or silly penalties — two things a big, strong, physical defense. The trouble for Braden River
SPORTS EDITOR with that against a better team. that Venice struggled with They give everybody they play is this. Their biggest player on
against overmatched opponents fits. They’re just a good football defense is about the same size as
How Venice can win
School: Braden River High in 2007 — because the Pirates team.” Venice quarterback Trey Burton
School Avoid a letdown. are good enough to capitalize — and they don’t have the speed
The bottom line
District:3A-12 The Indians are a heavy and pull off the upset. to keep up with tailback Dri
Record:(1-0) favorite and they are at home, Braden River is going to move Archer. Venice will score at will,
Coachspeak
Mascot:Pirates but they’re also coming off a big the football on the ground. The much like they did last year.
Colors:Maroon and silver win over a bitter rival in “(Venice is) a good football Venice defensive line has yet to It will be close for a half, but
Game time:7:30 p.m. at Venice Riverview High School. Peacock team. They’re a real good foot- prove it can stop the run, so the Venice will run away with it late.
(Powell-Davis Stadium) expressed concern over a let- ball team,” Braden River head Pirates are going to run it right at Tripp’s pick: Venice 31,
down after practice Wednesday. coach Josh Hunter said. “They’re them in spite of their undersized Braden River 10
Last year
Venice can’t afford turnovers a fast, explosive team on offense, line. [email protected]
The Pirates opened their
inaugural varsity football season
with a 20-6 win over down-the- Depth Charts
street-rival Lakewood Ranch
High School. They would win
only two more games in 2007,
posting a 3-7 record. Game two When Venice has the ball …
set the tone for much of the rest
of the season, as Venice pum-
LT CB
meled the Pirates 28-0 on their 0WR 079 — M.Lopez (Sr.) ?25 — Kyle Phillips
home field. ?
Braden River’s first year was 4 — R.Fordham (Sr.) 71 — J.Garcia (Jr.) a
18 — M.Bishop (Sr.)
marked by inexperience. Year OLB
-or- 10 — M.Brandow (Sr.)
two should show some improve- LG 20 — Mick Olitski FS
ment. Four starters on the offen- 50 — B.Howe (Sr.) 21 — Chris Calloway
sive line return, as does starting 65 — J.Auxier (Sr.)
running back Jajuan Bell. Last RE 0
year’s starter at quarterback, 00QB ? °85 — Casey Hunt
TB C WLB
Willie McNeal, moved to wide 22 — T.Burton (Jr.)
1 — D.Archer (Sr.) 70 — B.O’Leary (Jr.) 22 — Tevin Bryant
receiver this season and has 11 — J.Iorio (Jr.)
9 — R.McRae (Jr.) 76 — K.McKlenithan (Jr.)
been replaced by Steve Fischer Braden River
NG
under center.
59 — Don Ward defense
RG
Last week FB
60 — K.Gilbert (Sr.) SLB
44 — J.Bailey (Jr.)
Braden River came from 66 — K.Suttles (Jr.) 56 — Trevor Barnes
35 — C.Armstrong (Jr.)
behind to win 14-7 on the road LE
at archrival Lakewood Ranch. It 4 — Ty Williams
was an emotional victory in offense RT SS
77 — B.Nagle (Sr.)
front of nearly 6,000 spectators. 11 — Joey Meador
75 - D.Schillinger (Sr.) OLB
Bell ran the ball 30 times for DWR
°32 — Kieth Grafton
209 yards and two touchdowns 10 —- M.Brandow (Sr.) 0?
— 145 yards and both touch- 21 — J.Boyle (So.) TE
downs came in the second half. -or- 2 — E.Boone (Jr.) 80 — B.Wales (Jr.) CB
McNeal caught all five of Fischer’s 81 — B.Wilkinson (Jr.) 24 — Ben Peacock
completions for 55 yards.
The Pirate defense held the
Mustangs to less than 150 yards When Braden River has the ball …
of total offense.
How Braden River can win LT RE
WR CB
65 — Brian Hukulawicz 8 — C.Burton (So.) OLB
Control the tempo of the 10 — Willie McNeal 4 — R.Fordham (Sr.)
80 — B.Wales (Jr.) 15 — T.Haskett (Sr.)
game and chew up the clock. 18 — M.Bishop (Sr.)
9 — B.Steele (Sr.)
Bell is a big, strong back that
LG
has shown he has no qualms RT
53 — Josh Spence
about carrying the ball 30 times 55— D.Fanti (So.)
in a game. The Pirates offensive QB 75 — D.Schillinger (Sr.) ?SLB
12 — Steve Fischer Braden River
line is undersized, but Venice C 32 — E.Mix (Sr.)
head coach John Peacock said a offense 50 — Joey Tonkin 34 — O.Desyatnikov (So.) ?
LT FS
they have a mean streak and are 0?
HB 65 — J.Auxier (Sr.) 3 — J.Grant (Jr.)
very physical.
Venice’s defensive line has 6 — Jajuan Bell RG 72 — J.Barone (Sr.) DWLB 2 — E.Boone (Jr.)
struggled to stop the run in the 71 — Nick Gaines 58 — J.Owen (Sr.)
preseason and in game one. The LE 44 — J.Bailey (Jr.)
WR
Indians allowed 4.6 yards per 81 — B.Wilkinson (Jr.)
26 — Chris Garcia
carry against Riverview. Venice’s °RT 78 — B.Steele (Sr.)
line was bigger in that game, too. °79 — Stephen Gainey ?
Braden River will also have to 0 00 ?OLB
CB 33 — K.Rodgers (So.)
avoid mistakes, especially in the WR
TE 21 — J.Boyle (So.) 87 — C.Sallis (So.)
red zone. Bell’s performance last 5 — T.J.Yannotti
week was marred by two fum- 81 — Mark McKoan 10 — M.Brandow defense
bles inside the five yard line. The
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In the history of NASCAR, only earlierintheseasonresultedin10of (Concord, N.C.), Atlanta, Texas and
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theChasebe- RichmondInternationalRace- athispresentteam,PenskeRac- fromhissponsors. ter,thefinalraceoftheregular cus all comes to this race be-
causehefin- wayonSept.5wasworthwhile ing, by David Stremme next “Yeah,I’vehadbothofthose,” season — to the presidential causeit’sthelastone.Itwillbe
ished32ndin onlyfortheinsightofferedby year. hesaid.“I’vegottentheother campaign. thefinaldeterminingfactorof
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lar-season theprincipals. Grubb,anativeofFloyd,Va., driverswhogivemecreditfor “This is the same,” he said. who gets in and who doesn’t.
race. Next year, when Stewart and mechanical-engineering frankness.It’sabalancingact. “We’re in the political season; The reality is that it’s one of
RAGAN heads up Stewart Haas (now graduateofVirginiaTech,has Thatmagazineiskindofedgy thisistheprimaries.” twenty-six.”
10ASUN NEWSPAPERS FRIDAY, SEPT.12, 2008
18 NOTICE OF ADMIN. 20 NOTICE TO 20 NOTICE TO 20 NOTICE TO 22 NOTICE OF 22 NOTICE OF 30 NOTICE OF SALE
CREDITORS CREDITORS CREDITORS FORECLOSURE FORECLOSURE
LEGAL
17th, 2008,and that the total sale held on October 1, 2008
value of the estate is $2824.01, TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE of ROSE KASPAREK, OTHER APPLICABLE TIME BANK OF SARASOTA entered in a case pending in at 8:30 a.m. at Sarasota
and that the names and address- AFTER THE DECEDENT’S deceased, File No. 2008 CP PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED COUNTY, said Court in the above-styled County Courthouse, 2000
NOTICES es of those to whom it has been DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. 13458 SC, is pending in the Cir- TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE Plaintiff, cause. Main Street, Historic Court-
assigned by such order are: THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICA- cuit Court for SARASOTA Coun- AFTER THE DECEDENT’S vs. room,East Wing, Room 108,
16 NOTICE OF ACTION NCaGshoa aemTrtrzeleu Tssr tFeu.es Wt ohfe ethleer ,Joseph G. TTIEOMNBP OEeRFrs AT5oHNn, aIN2Sl0E RN0TeOT8pE.Tr IeCZs.EEPe .SnI SRQta OSUtiESIvRPSeE-,: taT3asyedad4,n ddm2Ftrraeel9iotass3irvssmid.e eoa is fa, onwPTTfdh rrht oiahcetbheih lae , Pti seePn Vr4eaDse0rmoisvn0noeiisa0cnsiloa e RSnl, e,o RpauteFnrhtpehLde-- DTt2hh0Aise0T E8dN aOotteFic eDo fE iAsfiT rsHSt eIpSpu tbBelmAicRabtReioErn D 5.o,f AUPDOUNefTSKeHSNnUEdORSaWS nLItNOs. .NE.VTEERNSOALNET SanINd WsdeaIayT l NoofE fAS usSKagAmiudRs yE tCh,N oa2 unE0rdt.0 aR8tnhU.dis So Hf2fIi5NcitaGhl idtPIFnNhRaE eTSnOR EcaSMRFerOalE owsNSrToiiT tHdth aaE ,IS N CFeS SlLcotTAtAariHLiotIduMEEnat , eI, 4N Ssi5InG.UF . 0R a 3PcAAc1LNANoU oYrNYS-f,
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THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE P.O. Box 1744, Suite 351 forth below. Christopher Lee Cruz NOTICE OF County Courts OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF
TWELFTH JUDICIAL Venice, FL 34284 Venice, FL 34285 All creditors of the decedent and 11483 Saffron Court FORECLOSURE SALE By: Grace Burch THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR THE other persons having claims or Venice, FL 34292 Deputy Clerk A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS
COUNTY OF SARASOTA, ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE Annette Z.P. Ross,Esquire demands against decedent’s NOTICE is hereby given that AFTER THE SALE.
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PROBATE DIVISION County, Florida.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE IN RE: ESTATE OF, THIS NOTICE ON THEM. File No. 2008-CP13456-SC AOFFT AE RC TOHPEY D OAFT ET OHIFS SNEORVTIICCEE SSeepptteemmbbeerr 51,2 ,2 0200808 to the highest bidder at public
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the 6th day of August, 2008. NOTICE TO CREDITORS claims with this Court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE
The administration of the estate THREE (3)MONTHS AFTER You are hereby notified that an DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- Case No 2008-CA-8923 SC NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City
Clerk Of Court of GEORGER. DUNCAN, THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUB- Order of Summary Administration TION OF THIS NOTICE. of Venice, Florida will hold a public hearing beginning at
KARENRUSHING deceased, whose date of death LICATION OF THIS NOTICE. has been entered in the estate of ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH- COMMUNITY NATIONAL 5:15 p.m. or shortly thereafter, on September 23,
By: Sara Bejar wasJuly 7, 2008, is pending in Sandra Lee Smith, deceased, IN THE TIME PERIODS SET BANK OF SARASOTA 2008, in Council Chambers, City Hall, 401 West Venice
As Deputy Clerk the Circuit Court for SARASOTA ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED File Number 2008-CP- FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 COUNTY, Avenue, Venice, Florida, to consider and act upon the
County, Florida, Probate Division, WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. 13456-SCby the Circuit Court OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE Plaintiff, adoption of the following proposed City Ordinance:
PUBLISH DATES: the address of which is P.O. Box for SARASOTA County, Florida, CODE WILL BE FOREVER vs.
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DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
All creditors of the decedent and that the names and addresses of
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(Summary Administration) Adell not thaenrd corethdeitro rpse rosfo nthse hdaevicneg- 6200 South Tamiami Trail ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Attorneys at Law at public outcry to the highest made of this meeting. Accordingly, any person who
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING claims or demands against dece- Sarasota, FL 34231 ARE NOTIFIED THAT: Attorneys for Personal bidder for cash, the following may seek to appeal any decision involving the matters
CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST dent’s estate must file their [phone] Representative described property situated in noticed herein will be responsible for making a verbatim
THE ABOVE ESTATE: claims with this court WITHIN 3 PUBLISH: September 5, 12, All creditors of the estate of the 227 S. Nokomis Ave. Sarasota County, Florida. The record of the testimony and evidence at this meeting
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF 2008 decedent and persons having P.O. Box 1767 highest bidder shall immediate- upon which any appeal is to be based.
You are hereby notified that an THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF A IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF claims or demands against the Venice, FL 34284-1767 ly post with the Clerk, a
Order of Summary Administration COPY OF THIS NOTICE. THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIR- estate of decedent other than Telephone: [phone] deposit equal to 5% of the final All interested persons are invited to attend and be
has been entered in the estate of ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH- CUIT INAND FOR those for whom provision for full PUBLISH: bid. The deposit must be cash heard. Written comment filed with the City Clerk of the
JOSEPH G. GOETZ, deceased, IN THE TIME PERIODS SET SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORI- payment was made in the Order September 5, 12, 2008 or cashier’s check payable to City of Venice, will be heard and considered.
File Number 2008-CP- FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 DA of Summary Administration must Sarasota County Clerk of
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File No: 2008 CP 13458 SC ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND Plat thereof recorded in Lori Stelzer, MMC, City Clerk
NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOR- FOR SARASOTA COUNTY, Plat Book 12, Page 20, of
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TO CREDITORS EVER BARRED. FLORIDA the Public Records of Sara- Publish: September 12, 2008
The administration of the estate sota County, Florida.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF NOTWITHSTANDING ANY Case No 2008-CA-8924 SC
CITY OF VENICE Pursuant to the Final Default
ORDINANCE NO. 2008-07 COMMUNITY NATIONAL Judgment in Foreclosure
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF
of Venice, Florida will hold a public hearing beginning at CITY OF VENICE ORDINANCE NO. 2008-18 PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING
1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter, on September 23, NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF
2008, in Council Chambers, City Hall, 401 West Venice NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City CITY OF VENICE ORDINANCE NO. 2008-17 CITY OF VENICE ORDINANCE NO. 2008-20
Avenue, Venice, Florida, to consider and act upon the of Venice, Florida will hold a public hearing beginning at
adoption of the following proposed City Ordinance: 11:00 A.M. or shortly thereafter, on September 23, NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City
2008, in Council Chambers, City Hall, 401 West Venice of Venice, Florida will hold a public hearing beginning at of Venice, Florida will hold a public hearing beginning at
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING Avenue, Venice, Florida, to consider and act upon the 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter, on September 23, 5:15 p.m. or shortly thereafter, on September 23,
ATLAS OF THE CITY OF VENICE, FLORIDA RELATING TO adoption of the following proposed City Ordinance: 2008, in Council Chambers, City Hall, 401 West Venice 2008, in Council Chambers, City Hall, 401 West Venice
VENICE MINING AND MINERALS, ET AL, REZONING Avenue, Venice, Florida, to consider and act upon the Avenue, Venice, Florida, to consider and act upon the
PETITION NO. 05-13RZ FOR THE REZONING OF THE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF VENICE, FLORIDA, adoption of the following proposed City Ordinance: adoption of the following proposed City Ordinance:
FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY FROM SARASOTA AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 94,
COUNTY OPEN USE, ESTATE (OUE-1) ZONING DISTRICT CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT, ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF VENICE, FLORIDA AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE OFFI-
TO CITY OF VENICE PLANNED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP- AND ARTICLE II, CERTIFICATE OF CONCURRENCY; PRO- ABOLISHING THE AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD, REPEAL- CAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF VENICE, FLORIDA FOR
MENT (PID) ZONING DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING AN VIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING ING CHAPTER 14, AVIATION, ARTICLE II, OF THE CODE THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2008 AND
EFFECTIVE DATE. FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. OF ORDINANCES TITLED AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD; ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009; PROVIDING THAT DIS-
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BURSEMENTS SHALL NOT EXCEED FUND BUDGETS
Purpose: To amend the zoning classification for 278 ± Purpose of Ordinance: Amending the Code of WITHOUT CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL, AND GRANTING
acres located in the northeast quadrant of the city north Ordinances, Concurrency Management to add a certifi- Purpose of Ordinance: THE AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE CER-
of Laurel Road and east of Knights Trail Road with cate of concurrency for public school facility Abolishing the Airport Advisory Board. TAIN DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS WITHIN THE
access via Gene Green Road, North Venice, Florida. coordination. APPROVED DEPARTMENTAL BUDGETS.
This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of
This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of Section 166.041, Florida Statutes; accordingly, the pub- This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of
Section 166.041, Florida Statutes; accordingly, the pub- Section 166.041, Florida Statutes; accordingly, the pub- lication of same must be accomplished at least ten (10) Section 166.041, Florida Statutes; accordingly, the pub-
lication of same must be accomplished at least ten (10) lication of same must be accomplished at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting at which the above Ordinance lication of same must be accomplished at least ten (10)
days prior to the meeting at which the above Ordinance days prior to the meeting at which the above Ordinance is to be considered and acted upon. A complete draft days prior to the meeting at which the above Ordinance
is to be considered and acted upon. A complete draft is to be considered and acted upon. A complete draft of the proposed Ordinance is on file in the Office of the is to be considered and acted upon. A complete draft
of the proposed Ordinance is on file in the Office of the of the proposed Ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk for inspection by the public between the of the proposed Ordinance is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk for inspection by the public between the City Clerk for inspection by the public between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. City Clerk for inspection by the public between the
hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
This public hearing may be continued from time to time.
This public hearing may be continued from time to time. This public hearing may be continued from time to time. This public hearing may be continued from time to time.
No stenographic record by a certified court reporter is
No stenographic record by a certified court reporter is No stenographic record by a certified court reporter is made of this meeting. Accordingly, any person who No stenographic record by a certified court reporter is
made of this meeting. Accordingly, any person who made of this meeting. Accordingly, any person who may seek to appeal any decision involving the matters made of this meeting. Accordingly, any person who
may seek to appeal any decision involving the matters may seek to appeal any decision involving the matters noticed herein will be responsible for making a verbatim may seek to appeal any decision involving the matters
noticed herein will be responsible for making a verbatim noticed herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the testimony and evidence at this meeting noticed herein will be responsible for making a verbatim
record of the testimony and evidence at this meeting record of the testimony and evidence at this meeting upon which any appeal is to be based. record of the testimony and evidence at this meeting
upon which any appeal is to be based. upon which any appeal is to be based. upon which any appeal is to be based.
All interested persons are invited to attend and be
All interested persons are invited to attend and be All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. Written comment filed with the City Clerk of the All interested persons are invited to attend and be
heard. Written comment filed with the City Clerk of the heard. Written comment filed with the City Clerk of the City of Venice, will be heard and considered. heard. Written comment filed with the City Clerk of the
City of Venice, will be heard and considered. City of Venice, will be heard and considered. City of Venice, will be heard and considered.
If you are disabled and need assistance, please contact
If you are disabled and need assistance, please contact If you are disabled and need assistance, please contact the City Clerk's office at least 24 hours prior to the If you are disabled and need assistance, please contact
the City Clerk's office at least 24 hours prior to the the City Clerk's office at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. the City Clerk's office at least 24 hours prior to the
meeting. meeting. meeting.
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Lori Stelzer, MMC, City Clerk /s/ Lori Stelzer, MMC, City Clerk /s/
Lori Stelzer, MMC, City Clerk Lori Stelzer, MMC, City Clerk
Publish: September 12, 2008
Publish: September 12, 2008
Publish: September 12, 2008 Publish: September 12, 2008