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Page 10the 12th annualpugparadePage 3Digital VillagePage 17milestoneswww.aroundtheranch.com the community newspaper of lakewood ranchmarch 18, 2009Kiddie academydeliverson all frontsby ernie soller,communitycorrespondentPhoto by Ernie Sollerhigh security, high times and great learning inan atmosphere of community cooperationParents of small children want thebest for their kids. They realize thata child who lacks a good early-childhoodeducation may very well lag behindhis or her peers in later years,perhaps posting achievement scoreswhich will limit the child’s ability toadvance educationally, and to succeedin the adult world.kiddie academy to 7irrigation, celltower bids, oncdd agendasby ernie soller,communitycorrespondentOnce again, the subject of irrigationwarmed up as one of the hot buttontopics at the monthly LakewoodRanch Community Development Districtboard meetings held at the TownHall Feb. 19.irrigation to 8Photo by Ernie SollerIt’s a dog’s life...fit for a king? “King Pug” stole the show at the 12th annual Pug Parade held at Greenbrook adventure Park inLakewood Ranch. complete with his own “bearers” and a“fan girl,” this little canine was top dog (sorry, wehad to do it.)For more pictures, see pages 10-11.Photo by Ernie Sollermanatee home builders:Here for today andtomorrow, in Lakewood Ranchby erniesoller,communitycorrespondentAlan Anderson, newly installed executivevice president of the Home BuildersAssociation ofManatee County(HBA),certainly hasaninteresting past.For aguyfrom Aberdeen, S.D., he’ s done a lot oftraveling beyond the confines of his homestate. After joining the Army during theVietnam War, he was assigned to learnmanattee home builders to 4combat photography at Fort Monmouth,N.J., where hemet his wife, Jeannine.He also studied computers and workedin the computer industry in New YorkCity andNew Jersey afterhis Army days,and after moving to Florida in 1983. Likea number of folks who move to Floridaand then decide to go “half back,” he leftour state and lived in Greensboro, N.C.for a while, operating his own sign companyand becoming involved when the

2t Lakewood Ranch Herald supplement around the ranchWednesday, MaRcH 18, 2009Lisa M. Barnotteditor(lisa.barnott@lakewoodranch.com)Leah Blairassistant editor(leah.blair@lakewoodranch.com)ErnieSollercontributing Writer(esoller@hotmail.com)StellaOlingercolumnist(smoling@tampabay.rr.com)Janell ArmstrongProofreader(janell.armstrong@lwrtownhall.com)publishingstaffpuBLisher’s cornerJan Hatfielddigital Village news(jan.hatfield@lakewoodranch.com)Lori Basilonecommunity Programs(lori.basilone@lwrtownhall.com)Takisha ParrishGovernance Meetings & calendar(tparr@lwrtownhall.com)SharonMurrayGraphic designer(smurray@bradenton.com)JeanneBensondesign editor(jbenson@bradenton.com)TerryTramellcirculation(ttramell@bradenton.com)Community Services Town Hall907-0202LWRCommon AreaMaintenance Requests907-0202Lakewood Ranch Medical Center782-2100LWRInformation Center907-6000ManateeCountyGovernment748-4501Braden River Post Office(800)275-8777editorialBoardLisa M. Barnott, Leah Blair, Milt Flinn,Rex Jensen, Brian Kennelly and Beth sunday.The leading sourcefor local news inLakewood Ranch.Call 1-800-748-6666 to subscribe!around the Ranch offices are at 14400 covenantWay, Lakewood Ranch, Fla, 34202. The editorialphone number is757-1532. Fax press releases to757-1533. The e-mail address is aroundtheranch@lakewoodranch.com.advertising sales/circulation around the Ranch ispublished by Lakewood Ranch Media which is solelyresponsible for its content. The Bradenton Herald isresponsible for the printing, distribution and salesproduction of this newspaper. For circulation issues,please contact Terry Tramell, 941-748-0411ext. 5300, e-mail ttramell@bradenton.com.Foradvertising information, please call Lynn Bruneau(708-7755); lbruneau@bradenton.com.The articles and editorial viewpoints contained inthispublication are written solely by Lakewood Ranch Media withthe assistance of the community services Office and otheroffices inLakewood Ranch, none of which are associatedwith the Bradenton Herald.The contents ofthe around the Ranch newspaper,including information byaround the Ranch correspondents,and other material contained in around the Ranch are forinformational purposes only and donot render medicaladvice orprofessional services. The information providedthrough around the Ranch should not beused for diagnosingor treating a health problem or disease. articles containedin this newspaper are not asubstitute for professional careor services. If you have or suspect you may have a problem,you should consult aprofessional service provider. neverdisregard professional medical advice ordelay in seeking itbecause of something you have read in around the Ranch.UROLOGY PARTNERSAnnounces the opening of ourNEW LAKEWOOD RANCH OFFICENew and established patients are welcome.University ParkPristine and charming villa on alake setting with panoramicviews of the 14th fairway.Maintenance free courtyardentry, open floor plan andvaulted ceilings. Located closeto community pool andclubhouse. Freshly painted andin immaculate condition.A fabulous opportunity to benear shopping, dining and I-75.$264,900 MLS# A3899515River ClubEnjoy stunning 17th fairway views fromthis gracefully appointed executive home.Kitchen with granite counters, island,walk-in pantry and wood cabinetry. Grandmaster suite. Large media and game roomon second level. Beautiful living room withfireplace and book cases. Bright and airyfamily room with built in entertainmentcenter opens to the large outdoor living areacomplete with large pool, summer kitchenand bar area. All this convenientto shopping, dining, schools and I - 75.$724,900 MLS# A3901937UNDER CONTRACTLakewood RanchCountry ClubCustom Masterpiece poisedon almost one-acre w/golfcourse/lake viewsencompassing 7600+/-sf.Exquisitely finished &Vantage Home AutomationSystem taking you into themillennium.$4,699,000 MLS# M5735838325 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. • Bradenton, FL 34202 • 941.907.9595NP6896Dr. RuckerUniv. of VADr. MillerUniv. ofPittsburghDr. HerrmanUniv. of PittsburghDr. WeintraubLoyola Univ.of ChicagoDr. HillUniv. of MiamiLakewood Ranch Oncology CenterLakewood Ranch Professional Center8946 77th Terrace East • Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202Dr. YadvenGeorgeWashington Univ.Accept Major Insurance • Accepting New PatientsState of the Art Procedures:• Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery• Radioactive seed treatment of the Prostate• Cryotherapy of Prostate and Kidney Cancers• Microwave Therapy of the Prostate• Green Light Laser of the Prostate• IMRT Radiation Therapy• “Interstim” - treatment of overactive bladder• No Scalpel Vasectomy• Prostate Biopsy• CircumcisionState of the Art Treatment of:• Cancers of Prostate, Bladder, Kidney, Testicle• Benign prostate disorders• Urinary Incontinence• Erectile Dysfunction• Kidney Stones• Elevated PSA• Urinary Tract Infections• Overactive Bladder• Infertility• Low TestosteroneCall today to schedulean appointment941-792-0340Bradenton200 3 rd Ave. W. Suite 210www.urology-partners.comNP6879

Lakewood Ranch Herald supplement around the ranchWednesday, MaRcH 18, 20093tClick…Print…& SaveBy JanHatfield,Digital Village ManagerI recently received a letter that I am excitedto share with you from a LakewoodRanch resident who is new to using DigitalVillage. Theletterspeaksfor itself regardinghow to take advantage of local savings, especiallywith our economic situation. Ihopeyou will discover, like this new Digital Villagefamilymemberhas,thepower of click,print and save at www. lwrdv.com.-JanDigital Village ManagerDear Digital Village;A group of my friends and I recently went out to dinner, something wehardly ever do anymore (I hadtomakeafew smallcutsintomymonthlybudget.) At the end of the dinner I was surprised when my friend pulledout a 15 percent coupon to use towards her meal. I was not surprised sheused acoupon, Imean, afterall we areall trying to look forwaystosave.Iwas more surprised at where shefound thecoupon–onDigital Village.I had heard about Digital Village but had no idea the scope it involved regardinglocalLakewood Ranch businesses,oranything else about it,forthat matter. My friend told me that since I am a Lakewood Ranch residentItoo canregisterand logon.After exploring Digital Village I easily discovered that practically all ofthe local businesses listed in the Merchant Village have a “LWR SpecialOffer” section to click on for coupons or discount offers. I found a widevariety of savings from a free cup of soup, free kids meals, free glass ofwine, free desserts to even free business cards. I even found some couponsfor some of my favorite stores on Main Street. In addition there isa classified section with a “free stuff” section.Guess what? I have added my dinner with friends back into my monthlybudget!I have always enjoyed the benefits of living in Lakewood Ranch and DigitalVillage is just an added bonus. Thank you, Digital Village. I look forwardto finding more treasures on this informative and fun Web site.Thanks,Mary, “Saving in Summerfield”For more information please contact Jan Hatfield, 941-757-1536 or e-mail:jan.hatfieldlakewoodranch.comWelcome our newest merchants on Digital Village!Visit their pages on www.lwrdv.com for moreinformation and LWR discount offers.Polished PoochJo Allison Brown941-224-3994TeleworkInternationalMaria Daly941-567-7215FasTrac UniversalLanguage SolutionsChris Stubenberg941-727-8235Lake Osprey PlazaNorman FerberI-75/University Blvd.6239 - 6293 Lake Osprey DriveFor leasing opportunities:847-343-8640Lake Osprey CabaretLake Osprey PlazaShopping Center6265 Lake Osprey DriveLakewood Ranch, FLAdvance ticket sales: 941-907-9252Mainscape LandscapeMaintenance ServicesCraig Hatfield941-306-8579RelayFor Lifeof Lakewood RanchApril 17-18, 2009Lakewood RanchHigh SchoolSign up your team! www.relayforlife.org/lakewoodranch.comCelebrate • Remember • Fight BackVisit the Digital Village…www.lwrdv.comA special thank you to all the local businesses and organizationswho are donating items and their time for theSurvivor CelebrationonApril 17.If you are a cancer survivor, we would like to inviteyou and your caregivers to the Celebration at theRelay For Life event. Please contact Christine Fulford,survivor chair, 941-757-1606 or e-mail christine.fulfordlakewoodranch.com.Bill Corcoran, logistics chair is looking for volunteersto help with the event. Any amount of time would be appreciated.You can contact Bill at 941-757-1652 or william.corcoransmrranch.com.For more information contact Jan Hatfield, 941-757-1536or Elise Aubourg, 941-745-1214, 5805.

4t Lakewood Ranch Herald supplement around the ranchWednesday, MaRcH 18, 2009manattee home builders from 1 ers get the loans they need to purchase west of Bradenton, in the direction of of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, and thelure of Florida arose once again, and Andersonreturned to the Sunshine State.Soon afterhis latest arrivalinFlorida,new housing. In addition, potential buyers(which in our geographic area largelyequates to up-north Baby Boomers)PalmaSolaBay.Inthe yearssince then,more building has been going on in EastManatee, especially under the umbrellarecent relocation of the HBA offices toLakewood Ranch’s Main Street becamethelogical move.he went to work for local builder La MaisonHomes for a while before joining the be able to make the move to the Sunshinehave to be able to sell theirold homestoexecutive ranks at Neal Communities, State. Anderson observes that, unlike Lakewood Ranch Mustang Players presentwhere he was vice president in charge builders, who have several options whichof computer systems, as well as warranty/customerthey can use to make their product more “On the Town”service programs and spe-cial projects. It was during his time at LaMaison that Anderson wasencouragedbythe owner of La Maison to get involvedin the HBA. He continued his associationwith theHomeBuildersAssociationover the years, becoming president of theboard of directors, and a life director. Heis now directing the efforts of the HBAas its executive vice president.The HBA started life as part of a combinedattractive (suchasreducingtheir staffs,reducing prices on their homes, or givingthepotentialbuyer more incentives,like added warranty protection or moreupgrades), the home owner has few optionsother than lowering the price of thehome in ordertosellit.Anderson is still very optimistic aboutthe success of home builders in ManateeCounty. He points to the fact thatour area is considered a “lifestyle desti-The award-winning Lakewood RanchHigh Schoolthespians areinrehearsalfortheir spring musical, Leonard Bernstein’smusicalcomedy “On the Town.” The storydepicts the adventures of three sailorson shore leave for 24 hours in New YorkCity post World War II.Performance dates are March 26-28 at7:30 p.m.,witha2p.m.matinee March28,at the Lakewood Ranch High School auditorium.Ticket prices are $10 for adultsand $5 for students/children. Please callthe box office at 941-727-6100, Ext. 2189,to reserve your tickets. All proceeds directlybenefit the LRHS drama departmentandtheir endeavors.Advertisingandsponsorshipopportunitiesare also available and needed. Pleasecall Roxane Caravanat941-727-6100, Ext.2024 for more information.Sarasota/Manatee home builders nation”for vacationers, vacationerswhogroup, but the Manatee County builderssoon established their own organiza-home and live in a community such as Open micSaturdaynightsatMonkeyPawsare highly likely to come back to buy ation. The HBA has two classes of members:builder members, who are general feels that our community will recover Ice Cream and Coffee HouseLakewood Ranch. With this in mind, hecontractors and developers, and associatemembers, who come from the buildingtrades area, such as plumbers or electricians,sooner than most.The HBA’s members realize that thereis a need for them not only to promoteMonkey Paws ice cream and coffeehousewillbehostinganopenmicnightforCome in and enjoy the best icecream and coffee in town in a cool andor from the area of businesses the building trades, along with collat-wwlocal talent. Step up to the microphone cozy setting! Bring your date, yourserving the building industry, such asbankers, insurance agents, and mortgagelenders. Members work on various committees,such as public affairs, communications,and specific events, inorder toadvance the needs of the HBA’s membership.The HBA provides a communicationchannel for dealing with issues sucheral businesses, but to contribute to thewelfareofthe communitiesintheir area.With this in mind, the HBA has been activein promoting, along with the FloridaHome Builders Association Foundation,the Future Buildersof America chaptersatthree area highschools, as well as at ManateeTechnical Institute(MTI). Throughand sing your heart, share your poetry,read your short story, tell a few jokes...PA,microphones,keyboard andguitaramps are ready to go! Just be sure to keepit clean and HAVE FUN!family, your friends...see you Saturday!Check out the Web site for hours ofoperation (www.mymonkeypaws.com).Closed on Sundays.as codesorpolitical action.Inaddition to the Future Builders program, young peoplenot only inform themselves about thetheir committee work, members are encouragedSUMMER PROGRAM AGES 6WEEKS TO 8YEARSto “Do Business With A Mem-ber.” By entering into commerce with fellowHBA members, business people areforming relationships and providing agood reason fortheir fellow members todo business with them, and, in the process,contributingtothestrength of ourlocaleconomy!business side of theindustry,but they alsolearn basic construction skills and participatein enhancing the welfare of thecommunities in our county by buildingHabitat For Humanity homes with thecooperation of HBA sponsors. Recently,students at MTI built a house at theschool as a Future Builders project. Aftercompletion, the home, which was builtOne of the main concerns of the HBAin the current economy is that of slow in modules, was transportedtoaHabitat Monday, March 30 -Friday, April 3•9:00am -6:00pmhome sales. In discussing this situation lotand permanentlyset up forafamily. The Goddard School ® summer program is safe and nurturing -as it impacts the home builders, Alan Andersonnotes that there has been some in-at Palmetto High School.Next year, a similar house will be builtfull of age-appropriate learning activities and oodles of fun!creased activity in existing home sales, Twenty-five years ago, the Association’sThe Passport Around the World program is the summer programfor young wanderers -they'll learn about foods, homes,which is a good sign, but money from the officeswereonMainStreetindowntownfederalstimuluspackage hastoget outtothe street in order to help potential buy-Bradenton. 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6t Lakewood Ranch Herald supplement around the ranchWednesday, MaRcH 18, 2009Groundbreaking forMCC MedicalTechnology & Simulation CenterSecond Building expands MCC presence at Lakewood RanchManatee Community College (MCC) Area hospitalexecutives and chief nursingofficers are among the new building’sofficials and friends donned hard hatsand shoveled dirt recently at the groundbreakingceremony of the Medical Tech-the announcement at the groundbreak-biggest supporters, as demonstrated bynology and Simulation (MTS) Center at ing ceremony that Manatee MemorialMCC Lakewood Ranch.Hospital (MMH) Foundation contributed$500,000 to the center.MCC President Dr. Lars A. Hafner andMCC Board Chair Steve Harner were Early childhood education and EducatorPreparationInstituteclassroomsalsojoined by collegetrustees, Foundation forMCC board members, Schroeder-ManateeRanchPresidentand CEO RexJensen, The new building will be MCC’s firstare included in the building.elected officials, and business and hospitalexecutives to celebrate the start of con-when it opensin2010. With supportfrom“green”buildingwithLEED certificationstructionofthe two-story, 40,000-sq.-ft. the local legislative delegation, the statebuilding where nursing and other healthcarestudents will train in a state-of-the-construction. The Foundation for MCCprovided $8.9 million for planning andartsimulated hospital setting.provided almost $2 million in a combinationof fundraisingand matchedfunds byThe center will feature sophisticatedadult and infant simulation technology the state. 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Lakewood Ranch Herald supplement around the ranchWednesday, MaRcH 18, 2009kiddie academy from 1MarinaWolf-Schmidt andher husband,Bill are the proud owner-operators of thenew Kiddie Academy here in LakewoodRanch, located off Lakewood Ranch Parkwaynext to the new Manatee Chamber ofCommerce/United Way building. Theyhave taken as their mission to fill a needin the community by providing the finestearly childhood education availablein Lakewood Ranch. They use the franchisedKiddie Academy program, builton what are called “life essentials,” in ordertotranslate their dream into realityfor their students, and, in turn, the student’sparents and families. The life essentialsconcept involves learning basicskills appropriate to the development ofthe child atvarious age levels, startingat the age of six weeks. This learning isaccomplished in variousways, andevenincludes theuse of mealtime activity toteachchildren concepts such as makinghealthy food choices. Life essentials providesfor learning skills, academics, havingfun, and gaining enrichment. Speakingof enrichment, the Lakewood RanchKiddie Academy program can add Spanishlanguage learning, creative movementthrough hip-hop music, Brazilianmartialarts, andcomputer educationtoa child’s life. The Spanish language curriculumwas recently profiled in a BayNews 9featurestory.Every childcarecenter in the area triesto provideasafeenvironment forchildren.Not long ago, an individual entered a daycarecenter in Belgium and killed severalchildren and their teacher. There wereno locks onthe doors ofthe day care.Anyone could walk in off the street – anddid, with tragic results. TheSchmidts, inconstructing their Kiddie Academy, havemade apoint of goingafew steps furtherdownthesecurityroadthanmanyoftheircompetitors. Gaining entrance into thebuilding itself is no easy task. There arespecial locks on the doors, a fingerprintscanner, a keypad at the door, and a telephonespeaker on the outside of the building,so that visitors are screened beforealock is openedtoallow them entrance.Even the spotless kitchen area is equippedwith a camera at the entrance to the deliverydoor. Any person delivering foodto theKiddie Academyknows that he orsheisconstantlybeing monitoredduringthedeliveryprocess.Parents who are concerned about theirchild’s safety, or who just want to checkup on theirstudent during theday can, byusing their computer, go online on “WatchMe Grow” and get a constant video feedof their child’s activity from the two cameraswhich are operating constantly ineveryroom of the school. What this meansfor students is that mom or dad might behaving a talk with them right after schoolabout the eraser-throwing incident whichthey observed that afternoon! For parentsof very young children, it provides peaceof mind in that they can check at any timeduring the day to assure themselves thattheir bundle of love and joy is being wellcared for. Cleanliness and health are ofparamount importance to Marina, Billand their staff. Teachers clean and sanitizetheir learning areas three times aday, and eventhe air ducts have ultravioletlighting in them to provide for optimumair quality.AlthoughtheKiddieAcademypromoteslearning in children, teaching them lifeskills, along with values such as characterandpatience in promotingahealthyfamily, Marina and Bill Schmidt are convincedthat in addition to promoting ahealthy family life, they need to be committedto promoting a healthy community,aswell.To do this, they have takena number of innovative steps. They havepartnered with several businesses in theLakewood Ranch community to providethe employees of those businesses, suchas Gevity,the ManateeBoard of Realtors,FCCIInsurance,the ManateeChamberof Commerce, and MGA with group discountson their employees’ Kiddie Academyexpenses.They also believe in doing businessthemselves in the local area. They gettheir hair cuts in Lakewood Ranch andpatronize the Lakewood Ranch Publixstores. They use a LWR-based payrollservice company, and they are insuredby MGA, one of their partner companies.Their own family physicians are locatedin Lakewood Ranch. They feel thatit is good for the community as a wholewhen people in aparticularlocaleadd tothe bottom line of their neighbors’ businesses,andin doingso, everyone in townis better off.One terrific innovation which has createdlots of enthusiasm among Kiddie Academyparents is the Parents “Date Night.”Today’sparentsareaprettystressedbunch.They are trying to balance work, kid activities,things that need to be done aroundthe home, and other obligations. Theyneed abreak once in awhile, achance to“get to know each other” again – even iffor only a few hours. In order to enableparents to accomplish this “charging ofthe batteries,” Kiddie Academy hostsonce-a-month evening activites fortheir kids between the hours of 6 and10 p.m. The children can enjoy popcornand pizza while under the supervisionoftheir regular in-house teachers,giving parents the opportunity for a nightOn April 1, the stretch of LakewoodRanch Boulevard that runs betweenCommunications Parkway and FruitvilleRoad will beclosed permanently.Schroeder-Manatee Ranch openedthisprivatesection of road briefly as analternate route during the widening ofUniversity Parkway, as a convenienceto those who live and work inonthetown,orachancetoshopforachild’sbirthday present without their son ordaughter, orjust anopportunity todelight in some alone time with eachother.One feature of the parent’s date nightthat corresponds with the Schmidt’s emphasison community, andworks to makethe event extra special, is that Marinaand Bill have arranged with anumberof Lakewood Ranch restaurants to offerspecial discounts to Kiddie Academyparentsondatenights. 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8t Lakewood Ranch Herald supplement around the ranchWednesday, MaRcH 18, 2009irrigation from 1The discussion on the subject of irrigationwaterwas broughtintofocus duringthe District 4 board meeting when SupervisorMike Spring noted in his commentsthat theSouthwest FloridaWater ManagementDistrict (SWFWMD) was expectedto approvea“phase three” droughtalertatts meeting Feb. 24. The phase three desgnationmeans that the current low watersupplyconditionshavebecomeworse,and that the District will not only restrictwatering to a once-a-week basis (whichthe current restrictions mandate), BUTWILLALSO IMPOSE FINES ON THOSERESIDENTS WHO ARE FOUND TOBE WATERING MORE FREQUENTLYTHAN ALLOWED: an immediate$100fine for the first offense, and a $200 finefor the second offense. SWFWMD apparentlyfeels that residents are using morewater than can be continuously supportedby the current level of rainfall. Speakingofrainfall,Operations Director RyanHeise, in hisreporttothe district boards,noted that while District 2 received a rainfalltotal of 1.8 inches in January, District1 only had .7 inches of rain during thesame period.The boards of districts 1, 2 4, and 5 votedto authorize funds for hiring an irrigationconsultant, whose work would beoverseen by theInter District Authority.As outlined by Heise, the chairman of theIDA will execute the contract with theconsultant, after said contract has beeneviewed by theIDA’s attorney.During the IDA board meeting, a votewas taken to confirm that the IDA wouldhirethe consultant,who wouldworkinall districts, but whose work would requireparticipation by the service staff ofakewood Ranch. The lone dissenting voteon the measure was from the District 6representative,Dale Weidemiller, who objectedon the basis that much of the irrigationwater used by his district did notcome from the usual Braden River Utiliiessource. Heise pointed out during theiscussion that Braden River Utilities waerwasprovidedto District6for irrigationlongmajor roadways in District 6.istrict 1The District 1 board voted to allow thengler’s Club the right to use live bait durngtheirannual fishingtournamentFeb.8.The boardalsoapprovedaresolutiony Supervisor Jean Stewart to allow nonreligiousholiday decorationsat entrancesto the district, to be paid for using districtunds, andwhich wouldbetaken downfter the holidays. Supervisor Gary Bernsnoted forthe record that thehomeownerho thought that a District-owned treeas posing a fire danger to his home beauseit overhung his roof had found, afera survey of the homeowner’s lot, thathe tree was in fact on the homeowner’swn land, not the District’s. The homewnerhas since had the tree removed atis expense.ell TowerThe District 1 board approved a resolutionby chair June Stroup to preparea request for proposal relative to theconstruction of a cell phone tower on a70 foot square parcel of land on the westside of Trophy Lake. After the RFP is published,bidderswillhave45daystorespond,and the board will then have an appropriateperiod of time to analyze the proposalsand decide on a course of action.CountryClubEntranceThe boards of District 2 and District5 approved funds for the renovation andimprovement of the Legacy Boulevardentrance to the Country Club, at a totalcost to the two districts of approximately$80,000. This project is the resultof a long period of study and work on thepart of thelandscape committee.District 2The District 2 board approved the expenditureof district funds to remove exoticplants, such asPeruvianprimrose andBrazilian pepper, from an area near UniversityParkway.SupervisorDonO’Learyreported that transponders forcontrollingthe rear gate into the Country Club havebeen ordered and the system should beoperationalverysoon.District 4The District 4 board approved the expenditureofmoneytopurchase14benchesand four trash receptacles. These are partof the Greenbrook open space plan program.Chair Anne Fischer reported thatthe Manatee County has agreed that theturnout from State Road 70 on to GreenbrookBoulevard is too short, but there areno planstoextendthe turnout, probablydue to budget considerations.Regarding whether the district shouldsend warning letters to homeowners regardingthe proposed fines for over-wateringunder a SWFWMD phase threepolicy, the board indicated that such awarning, if published, should be handledby the homeowners association.District 5Supervisor Tom Bishop commentedthat the trimming of street palms shouldgive residents a good idea as to how residentialpalms should be maintained. Healso questioned whether the unmannedgates to the Country Club be given paintingand landscape improvements. CommunityManager Bob Fernandez statedthat such improvements should be madepart of the next fiscal year’s proposed operationsbudget. Chairman Dave Bruckerraised the question of whether a consultantshould be hired to review roadconditions in the Country Club, notingthe recent list ofsmall repair projects.Bob Fernandez noted that such consultationwould be quite expensive,and was not really needed at this time.Supervisor Glenda Robertson recommendedthat the start time for allCDD meetings should be advertised asbeing at8:30 a.m., so that if they ranless time than allotted,the nextmeetingcould startimmediately,rather thanbeingbacked up to a pre-announced timeslot.GeneralA new CDD supervisor training sessionwasheld Feb. 3, andanother sessionwill be held March24.A Vegas-style casino night will beheld at the Lakewood Ranch CountryClub March 27. The entrance feeof$50per couple includes $100 worth of “play”chipsand food.Therewillbeacashbaravailable.Proceedswill benefit LakewoodRanch schools.Kiddie Academy to HostParent Appreciation Daywhere did you get thatsmile?$49NewPatientSpecialIncludes Exam D0150 &X-rays D0210Save on your family’sdental care-just ask us how?Over 50 dental centersin Florida to meet yourfamily’s dental needs!DentalHealthGroupManaged by Great ExpressionsDental Centers888-SMILE-80 |greatexpressions.comKiddie Academy of Bradenton (LakewoodRanch) will celebrate its first birthdaybyhostingaparentappreciationdayfrom 4 to 7 p.m. March 31, at 4225 ConceptWay. The public is invited and admissionis free. The event will include abounce house, entertainment, refreshments,games, and prizes. Tours of theacademy will also be available.“We welcome all Bradenton-area residentsto attend this event, which is sureto be very informative, so that they are familiarwith our services and learn handsonwhat we are all about,” said MarinaSchmidt, owner of Kiddie Academy. “Wehope our community involvement withthis event will spread our name to localresidents seeking quality child care fortheirchildren.”Kiddie Academy, foundedin1981,beganwith the idea to combine learning withchild care, and has developed a comprehensiveeducation-based child care programfor its academies, which are structuredto respond to the increasingdemandfor child care. The Bradenton/LakewoodRanch location utilizes a curriculum createdto promoteeachchild’sintellectual,social, physical and emotional growth.According to Schmidt, the programs emphasizecontinuous,opencommunicationbetween teachers and parents concerningeach child’s development.“Not only will those who attend ouropen house learnabout what we have tooffer, they will also see how much fun itis for the children who are a part of theKiddie Academy family,” Schmidt said.“The variety of activities available hereat the Bradenton location is endless andthey encourage children to learn, playandexplore.”For more information about KiddieAcademy of Bradenton, please contactMarina Schmidt at 941-727-9072.in LAKEWOOD RANCH11215 StateRoute70EastBradenton, FL 941-757-0490and BROADWAY PROMENADE1058 N. Tamiami TrailSarasota, FL 941-757-1114ADDITIONAL FEEAND TREATMENT MAYBEREQUIRED DEPENDING ON DIAGNOSIS. THE PATIENT AND ANYOTHERPERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS ARIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAYMENT OR BE REIMBURSED FORPAYMENT FOR ANYOTHER SERVICE,EXAMINATION OR TREATMENT WHICH IS PERFORMED AS ARESULTOFANDWITHIN SEVENTY-TWO HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE FREE, DISCOUNTED FEE ORREDUCED FEE SERVICE,EXAMINATION OR TREATMENT. EXPIRATION 5/31/09 LIC DN10219NP6814

Lakewood Ranch Herald supplement around the ranchWednesday, MaRcH 18, 20099tIN AN EMERGENCY,SECONDS COUNTFast lifesaving techniques and advanced technology makethe difference at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center’s ER. TheER team is prepared to treat life-threatening emergenciesany time, day or night ... and we’re right here athome.EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE ATLAKEWOOD RANCH MEDICAL CENTER–Cutting-edge cardiac response team, exceedinggoals established by the American Heart Association–Advanced cardiovascular lab, promoting excellencein cardiac care–5-Star-designated stroke center -Agency for HealthcareAdministration (ACHA)–American Stroke Association performance award-winner–All ER and cardiovascular lab RNs have ongoing advancedtraining in emergency care, specific tolife-threateningillnesses and injuries–Additional patient safety enhancements developedto protect you and your loved ones8330 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, Bradenton, FL 34202www.lakewoodranchmedicalcenter.comPhysicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians.NP6887

10t Lakewood Ranch Herald supplement around the ranchWednesday, MaRcH 18, 2009Lakewood Ranch Herald supplement around the ranchWednesday, MaRcH 18, 200911t12th AnnualPug ParadeOn Feb. 21 in Adventure Park at Greenbrook,Sarasota Magazine and LakewoodRanch presented the 12th Annual PugParade to benefit the Humane Society ofSarasota County.Pugs came from near and far to competeforone of thetop prizes:bestcostume,most original, celebrity look-alike, bestensemble (pet owner and dog), MissCongeniality, most physically fit, threehonorable mentions and of course,best in show. In some cases, it wasdifficult totell ifthe dog was wearingthe costume...or the costume was wearingthe dog!The event also featured the ever-popularPug Parade, a variety of pet relatedvendors, raffle prizes and pet demonstrations.The event was open to all dogs, but theparade andthe competition waslimited topure bred pugs only. Photos by ernie soller

12t Lakewood Ranch Herald supplement around the ranchWednesday, MaRcH 18, 2009community worship directoryBaysideCommunity Church755-8600,www.baysidecommunity.orgMeets at Freedom Elementary School.Braden RiverUnitedMethodist Church745-1663,bradenriver@verizon.net5858 44th Ave. E., Bradenton, FLChabad Lubavitch of Bradenton758-2799,rabbimbradenton@aol.comChrist Presbyterian727-1833www.emphasisonchrist@hotmail.com515Upper ManateeRiverRoad,approximately 1/2milenorthof thecornerofSR64andLakewood Ranch BoulevardChurch of Hope941-923-1592www.churchofhope.comNE off FruitvilleRoad, Exit 210,go east, first leftWednesdays - 7pm;Saturdays at 6 pm / Sundays 9 and 11amChurch on the RanchMeets at Willis Elementary SchoolSunday 10 a.m.14705 TheMasters Ave,off of Lorraine Rd.941-727-2749Cornerstone of Lakewood Ranch, PCA907-3939www.cornerstoneoflakewoodranch.org14306 Covenant Way, corner ofUniversityParkway andLorraineRoad.Eastside Church of Christ“Restoring NewTestament Christianity”Lakewood Ranch Town HallSundaysBible Study10amWorship Service 11amEvangel Baptist Church708-6636,www.evangelbaptistchurch.com3605 Lorraine Rd.EverlastingFaith FellowshipMeets at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall,Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.BibleStudy everyWednesdayat Town Hall 7 p.m.Formore informationcall941-870-3994or www.effchurch.orgFaith Christian Church746-5711,www.faithchristianchurch.com,info@faithchristianchurch.com5215 Lorraine Road(between SR 64 and SR 70)Family Church Christian Retreat746-2882 www.christianretreat.org1200 Glory Way Blvd3-1/2miles North of SR64,off UpperManatee RiverRoadHarvest United Methodist Church907-7333,www.harvest-umc.org14305CovenantWay,1/4milenorth of UniversityParkway on Lorraine RoadLiving Lord Lutheran Church753-9365 / www.livinglordfl.org11120 SR 70 EastOur Lady of theAngels Catholic Church752-677012905SR70East, onemileeastofLakewood Ranch Boulevard.Peace Presbyterian Church PCUSA753-7778, www.peacepcusa.comMeets at MCC in Commerce ParkReligiousSocietyofFriends(Quakers) 941-358-5759Located at the N.W. Corner ofLockwood Ridge Road and 57th StreetRisen Savior Lutheran(WELS) 747-5564, www.rsavior.com6150 SR 70 East. Meetsat McNeal ElementarySarasota Baptist922-1449,www.sarasotabaptist.comUniversityParkway at thesoutheastcorner of Deer DriveSt. Mary Magdalene Episcopal751-5048, www.stmarymagdalene.net11315 Palmbrush Trail, sw corner ofLakewood Ranch Blvd. S.R. 70Sonrise Church524-0995www.sonrisetoday.netMeets at Haile Middle School.Temple Beth Sholom(Conservative) 955-8121,www.templebethsholomfl.org1050 S. Tuttle Ave. Sarasota, FlTemple Emanu-El371-2788,tmplemanuel@hotmail.com,www.templeemanuelsarasota.org151 South McIntosh Road, SarasotaWhitfield Christian Church753-7128, www.whitfieldcc@yahoo.com(whitfieldpastor@yahoo.com)3530 Whitfield Avenue (1 mile East of 301)Woodland Baptist753-8588 www.woodlandministeries.comSR 70, 1 mile east of I-75.Word of ChristInternationalChurchwww.wocic.comNow meeting at Nolan Middle School6615 Greenbrook Blvd EastBradenton, FL 34202, 941 746-7214

Lakewood Ranch Herald supplement around the ranchWednesday, MaRcH 18, 2009Your Residential Specialists Around The Ranch13tCallTheCutmores.comIan Cutmore - ABR ® , CSP, GRI, Realtor ®Julie Cutmore - ABR ® , Realtor ®Call - Ian: (941) 545-5616 Julie: (941) 545-05158141 Lakewood Main Street • Suite 209 • Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202julie@lakewoodranchhomesearch.comCOUNTRY CLUB (Blythefield) 3/4 Bdrm, 3 Bath, 3775 SF. Immaculatelymaintained with diagonal tile through-out. Quality wood cabinets, granitecountertops & stainless steel appliances in kitchen. Custom windowtreatments throughout. Oversized heated pool & spa. Large lanai withenclosed summer kitchen. Spectacular lake views! #A3901987 $849,900GREENBROOK 4 Bdrms, plus office, 3Baths, 2 Car Garage. Maple cabinets, coriancountertops in kitchen. Pool with large deckarea and lake views. #A3903306 $325,000COUNTRY CLUB (Beechmont) 5 Bdrms, 5 Baths, office &large upstairs bonus room, 3980 SF, porcelain tile throughoutliving areas, crown molding, cherry cabinetry, granite counters,custom built in wet bar w/wine refrigerator. Salt chlorinatedpoo/spa. Wonderful lake views. #A3903356 $999,999COUNTRY CLUB 3/5 Bdrms, 3 bath, 3 car garage, 2812 SF.Immaculately maintained and upgraded throughout. Woodcabinetry & Silestone countertops in kitchen. Sound systemthroughout. Large lanai with heated pool & spa. Enjoyspectacular sunsets over the lake. # 3892344 $675,000COUNTRY CLUB 4 Bdrms, 4 Baths,upstairs bonus room, custom windowtreatments, decorative crown molding,fireplace. Large lanai with summer kitchen,heated pool & spa. #3899802 $899,900COUNTRY CLUB 4 Bdrms, 3.5 Baths, 3280 SF,2.5 Car Garage, office & large upstairs bonus room,upgraded throughout, accent ceilings, crownmolding, new wood flooring. Outdoor kitchen w/grill, pool & large spa. #3894704 $699,900SUMMERFIELD 4 Bdrm, 2 Baths, 2190 SF,tile throughout main living areas, crownmolding, custom window treatments.Expanded lanai with solar heated pool &views of the lake. #388123 $299,900COUNTRY CLUB 4 Bdrm, 3.5 Baths, 3895SF, 3 Car Garage, extensive built-insthroughout, wood flooring in living areas &master suite. Heated pool & spa. Lake views!#383825 $1,295,000ALINARI 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath, 10th floor condo,designer decorated & furnished, granite countertops,stainless steel appliances. Panoramic bay views fromall window. Community pool/spa, fitness room,billiards room. #A3899862 $649,900NP9102MOORINGS 3 Bdrms, 3.5 Baths, 2 story townhome with hobbyroom/ office on ground floor. Spacious kitchen w/breakfast nook,stainless steel appliances, granite countertops. Neutral colors, crownmolding & tile throughout living areas. Spectacular views of LakeUihlein. Community heated pool & spa. #3901623 $599,900MOORINGS 2 Bdrms, 2 bath, 1883 SF, builtin entertainment center with fireplace. granitecustom wine bar, upgraded kitchen, bamboofloors in bedrooms. #385725 $279,900SUMMERFIELD HOLLOW 2 Bdrms, 2Bath, 1 Car Garage, 1023 SF. Light and brightend unit. #376930 $125,000

14t Lakewood Ranch Herald supplement around the ranchWednesday, MaRcH 18, 2009March 18th — Third Wednesday•LWR Business Leaders7:30a.m.Lakewood Ranch Town Hall•ExerciseGroup7:30a.m.and 9a.m. Woodland Baptist Church• Legacy Men’s Golf Association tee timesby appointment Legacy Golf Club•LakewoodRanch Lightning9a.m.Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center•Mah JonggatOne 1p.m.Lakewood Ranch Town Hall•Women’s Book Club 1p.m.Lakewood Ranch Town Hall• Coed Soccer 5 p.m. Greenbrook Park•DiabetesSupport Group6:30p.m.Lakewood Ranch Town HallMarch 19th — Third Thursday•Runners’ Club 6a.m.BradenRiver Nature Park• Women’s Golf 7:30 a.m.Legacy Golf Club•LadiesDevotionalHour9:45a.m.Lakewood Ranch Town Hall• Kiwanis noon Polo Grill and Bar• Rotary noon Lakewood RanchGolf and Country Club• Women’s Club 5:30 p.m.Lakewood Ranch Town Hall•LakewoodRanch Lightning5:45p.m.Lakewood Ranch Athletic CenterMarch 20th — Third Friday•ExerciseGroup7:30a.m.and 9a.m. Woodland Baptist Church•LakewoodRanch Lightning9a.m.Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center• Art Club noonLakewood Ranch Town Hall•CREATIVE ARTS ASSOCIATIONOFLAKEWOOD RANCH (CAALR)ANNUAL SPRINGART SHOW,3 -7 p.m., Lakewood Ranch Town HallMarch 21st — Third Saturday•Runners’ Club 6a.m.Summerfield Park Pavilion•LAKEWOODRANCH SPRINGGARAGE SALE 8 A.M. - 2 P.M., Greenbrook,Summerfield and Riverwalk•CREATIVE ARTS ASSOCIATIONOFLAKEWOOD RANCH (CAALR)ANNUAL SPRINGART SHOW,8a.m.-4p.m., Lakewood Ranch Town Hall• Coed Soccer 8 a.m. Greenbrook Park•LadiesSoccer Club 8a.m.Greenbrook Park•VolleyballClub10a.m.Summerfield ParkMarch 22nd — Fourth Sunday• No events scheduledMarch 23rd — Fourth Monday• A.M. Rotary 7:30 a.m. Chef’s Table• Exercise Group 7:30 a.m. and9 a.m. Woodland Baptist Church•LakewoodRanch Lightning9a.m.Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center• Art Club noonLakewood Ranch Town Hallmarch-apriL community caLendar•Mah Jonggfor AdvancedPlayers12:30 p.m. Lakewood Ranch Town HallMarch 24th — Fourth Tuesday•Runners’ Club 6a.m.BradenRiver Nature Park• Women’s Tennis 8 a.m.•Tuesday’s Bridge Club 1p.m.Lakewood Ranch Town Hall•LakewoodRanch Lightning5:45p.m.Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center• Scrabble Club 6:30 p.m. LakewoodRanch Town HallMarch 25th — Fourth Wednesday•ExerciseGroup7:30a.m.and 9a.m. Woodland Baptist Church• Legacy Men’s Golf Association tee timesby appointment Legacy Golf Club•LakewoodRanch Lightning9a.m.Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center•Mah JonggatOne 1p.m.Lakewood Ranch Town Hall• Coed Soccer 5:30 p.m. Greenbrook ParkMarch 26th — Fourth Thursday•Runners’ Club 6a.m.BradenRiver Nature Park• Women’s Golf 7:30 a.m.Legacy Golf Club•LadiesDevotionalHour9:45a.m.Lakewood Ranch Town Hall• Kiwanis noon Polo Grill and Bar• Rotary noon Lakewood RanchGolf and Country Club•BridgeonThursday12:45 p.m.Lakewood Ranch Town Hall•St. George’s MahJongg 1p.m.Lakewood Ranch Town Hall•LakewoodRanch Lightning5:45p.m.Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center•Women’s Meditation Club 7p.m.Lakewood Ranch Town HallMarch 27th — Fourth Friday•ExerciseGroup7:30a.m.and 9a.m. Woodland Baptist Church•LakewoodRanch Lightning9a.m.Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center• Art Club noon LakewoodRanch Town Hall•Mah JonggQueens12:45 p.m.Lakewood Ranch Town Hall•VEGAS STYLECASINONIGHT,7P.M., LAKEWOODRANCHGOLF AND COUNTRY CLUBMarch 28th — Fourth Saturday• Runners’ Club 6 a.m. SummerfieldPark Pavilion• Coed Soccer 8 a.m. Greenbrook Park•LadiesSoccer Club 8a.m.Greenbrook Park•VolleyballClub10a.m.Summerfield ParkMarch 29th — Fifth Sunday•Duplicate Bridge 6:30 p.m.Lakewood Ranch Town HallMarch 30th — Fifth Monday• Art Club noon LakewoodRanch Town Hall•Mah Jonggfor AdvancedPlayers12:30 p.m. Lakewood Ranch Town Hall• Men’s Book Club 2 p.m.Lakewood Ranch Town HallMarch 31st — Fifth Tuesday• No events scheduledApril 1st — First Wednesday•BusinessLeaders 7:30 a.m.Lakewood Ranch Town Hall• Exercise Group 7:30 a.m. and9 a.m. Woodland Baptist Church• Legacy Men’s Golf Association tee timesby appointment Legacy Golf Club•LakewoodRanch Lightning9a.m.Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center•Mah JonggatOne 1p.m.Lakewood Ranch Town HallApril 2nd — First Thursday•Runners’ Club 6a.m.BradenRiver Nature Park• Women’s Golf 7:30 a.m.Legacy Golf Club• Cercle Francais 9:30 a.m. Paris Bistrot•LadiesDevotionalHour9:45a.m.Lakewood Ranch Town Hall• Rotary noon Lakewood RanchGolf and Country Club•BridgeonThursday12:45 p.m.Lakewood Ranch Town Hall•St. George’s Dragon Ladies MahJongg1p.m.LakewoodRanch Town Hall•LakewoodRanch Lightning5:45p.m.Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center•Women’s Meditation Club 7pmLakewood Ranch Town HallApril 3rd — First Friday•ExerciseGroup7:30a.m.and 9a.m. Woodland Baptist Church•LakewoodRanch Lightning9a.m.Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center• Art Club noon LakewoodRanch Town Hall•Mah JonggQueens12:45 p.m.Lakewood Ranch Town HallApril 4th — First Saturday• Runners’ Club 6 a.m. SummerfieldPark Pavilion• LWR Soccer 8 a.m. Greenbrook Park•EGGSTRAVAGANZA, GreenbrookAdventure Park, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.April 5th — First Sunday•LWR Women’sSoccer 8a.m Greenbrook ParkApril 6th — First Monday• Exercise Group 7:30 a.m. and9 a.m. Woodland Baptist Church•LakewoodRanch Lightning9a.m.Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center• Legacy Men’s Golf Association tee timesby appointment Legacy Golf Club• Handcrafts and More 10 a.m. LakewoodRanch Town Hall• Art Club 12:30 p.m.Lakewood Ranch Town Hall•Bunco Girls1p.m.Lakewood Ranch Town Hall•Mah Jonggfor AdvancedPlayers12:30p.m .LakewoodRanch Town Hall•Boy Scouts 7p.m.Lakewood Ranch High SchoolApril 7th — First Tuesday•Runners’ Club 6a.m.BradenRiver Nature Park• Women’s Tennis 8 a.m.• EmptyNesters Club 1p.m.Lakewood Ranch Town Hall• CivicActionForum 5p.m.Lakewood Ranch Town Hall• Lakewood Ranch Lightning5:45p.m.Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center• Angler’s Club 7 p.m LakewoodRanch Town HallApril 8th—Second Wednesday• Exercise Group 7:30 a.m. and 9a.m. Woodland Baptist Church• Legacy Men’sGolfAssociationtee timesby appointment Legacy Golf Club• Lakewood Ranch Lightning9a.m.Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center• MahJongg at One1p.m.Lakewood Ranch Town HallApril 9th — Second Thursday• Runners’ Club 6a.m.BradenRiver Nature Park• Women’sGolf7:30a.m.Legacy Golf Club• Ladies Devotional Hour 9:45 a.m.Lakewood Ranch Town Hall• RotarynoonLakewoodRanchGolf and Country Club• Bridge on Thursday 12:45 p.m.Lakewood Ranch Town Hall• St.George’sDragonLadiesMah Jongg1p.m.LakewoodRanch Town Hall• Lakewood Ranch Lightning5:45p.m.Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center• Women’sMeditationClub7p.m.Lakewood Ranch Town HallApril 10th — Second Friday• Exercise Group 7:30 a.m. and 9a.m. Woodland Baptist Church• Lakewood Ranch Lightning9a.m.Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center• Art Club noonLakewood Ranch Town Hall• Mah Jongg Queens 12:45 p.m.Lakewood Ranch Town Hall

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16t Lakewood Ranch Herald supplement around the ranchWednesday, MaRcH 18, 2009PAT AND KIM TEAM#1 in New Home Sales Lakewood Ranch 2007Double digit homesales in 2008.PAT MCMILLANLet us sell yourhome in 2009.www.enjoylivinginparadise.comKIM BLISS YNIGUEZREALTOR ®REALTOR ®Cell: 941-544-4538Cell: 941-812-5062patnmac@tampabay.rr.comk. bliss@yahoo.comwww.patmcmillan.comwww.kimyniguez.commarch/apriL government meetingsPlease note that all meetings will be held at Town Hall unless otherwise specified.March 1810 a.m. CDD 4 Financial Meeting 907-02024 p.m. CEVA Board Workshop 907-02027 p.m. Lakes NeighborhoodCommittee Meeting 751-01177 p.m. Ridge Neighborhood Meeting 907-2617March 198 a.m. District Board Meetings 907-02023 p.m. CEVA Safety Meeting 907-6999 or 907-1227March 2310 a.m. CEVA Budget/Finance Committee Meeting 907-47702 p.m. Country Club Modifications Meeting 907-02025:30 p.m. Hollow Board of Directors Meeting 752-4812Complete Privacy at Watercrest: - 3 BR/3 Bathpenthouse condo (2287 sq. ft.), end unit. Gorgeous viewsof the lake and golf course. Granite counters, elevator,large garage and more. In the heart of Lakewood Ranch.#A3894435. $475,000A Rare Find in the Country Club: - 3 BR/3 Baths (2801 sq. ft.)Best priced home in the neighborhood! Lushly landscaped lot, justunder a half acre, w/panoramic views of two lakes & two preserves.Inlcudes study, game room or 4th bedroom, cherry cabinetry, largepantry, fireplace. Resort style pool and outdoor kitchen.#A390717. $650,000Luxury 5 BR Estate Home at The Lake Club: - 5 BR/4 Bath(5452 sq. ft.) Tuscan inspired estate home priced belowreproduction cost. Media/game rm, Summer kitchen w/wetbar, tropical pool, spa w/rock grotto. #A384337. $1,890,000Value Priced in The Lake Club: - 4 BR/4 Bath (3963 sq. ft.) Luxurioushome with amazing lake views. Home offers a front study, rear den &media/entertainment room. Viking Pro Series appliances, Large lanai,custom pool/spa, outdoor kithcen, extensive landscaping & 3 cargarage. Three-quarter acre homesite . #A378688. $1,283,790March 241 p.m. CEVA Board Meeting 907-02027 p.m. Greenbrook Walk Board Meeting 758-9454March 254 p.m. Sandhills Neighborhood Committee Meeting907-0820March 267 p.m. SRVA Board Meeting 907-0202March 307 p.m. Bluffs Neighborhood Election 752-3824March 312 p.m. Miramar Neighborhood Meeting 359-1134April17 p.m. SRVA Safety Meeting 751-3408April67 p.m. Brier Creek Neighborhood Meeting 504-5759Fantastic Value in Desirable Riverwalk Ridge. 3BR/2BA,plus den (2251 sq. ft.) A beautiful Lee Wetherington home inLakewood Ranch’s Riverwalk Community. Upgraded A/C & waterheater, 2 car Garage. This Corner Lot Home Features DesignerPlantation Shutters, new carpet, tile & huge screened lanai w/peeklake. Great home at a great price for this neighborhood! $390,000.A3904630Furnished Vacation Condo in Tara Preserves. 2BR/2BA,plus den (1348 sq. ft.) immaculate 2nd floor condo w/all tile & 1 cargarage. Hardly used, the unit is like new w/large screened lanaioverlooking lake, golf & preserve. Enjoy amazing sunsets…great rentalopportunity… furniture included. Great value! $209,000. A3904605Distinctive Home at The Lake Club: - 4 BR/5 Bath (5236 sq. ft.) Adistinctive new 2-story West Indies inspired home situated on a half acrew/beautiful lake views. Exterior accented w/Bahamian shutters, standingseam metal roof, expansive verandas & extensive landscaping. Includesstudy, 33 ft. grand entertainment rm, pool/spa, pavers, outdoor kitchen& 3 car garage. Viking Pro Series appliances, wood/slate flooring &much more. #A378689. $1,573,025Founders Club, Below Reproduction Cost: - 4 BR/ 6 Baths (7194 sq.ft.). This Marc Rutenberg “Traditions” is a masterpiece of architecturaldetail. Grand Staircase, personal elevator. A fabulous entertainmenthome w/ a classic bar, billiards rm, media area, & expansive 2nd floorterrace w/golf course & lake views. Complete with expansive veranda& pool area. #A380981. $2,274,0008319 Market St.Lakewood Ranch,FL 34202NP6898

Lakewood Ranch Herald supplement around the ranchWednesday, MaRcH 18, 2009MileStonesby stella olinger, columnistThe Economy. The Stimulus Package.How low can the Dow go? I’m tired offeeling helpless about this mess, tired ofthegloom anddoom, tiredofwaiting forsomething to happen. Iknow people arehurting; jobs and homes have been lost.Butright nowinthe LWRareamostofusarestill workingand stillhaveour homes.Our portfolios might be bleeding but hopefullythatisaworryfortomorrow. This isthe United States of America and time andagain, we have proven that if we put ourminds to something, we usually get the resultwe’veworkedtoward.Now is the time to do something. Wecan’t wait for some huge bureaucraticmachine tostart churning. We need todo something right here, right now, rightin LWR. We have businesses hereinourcommunity that are owned by our neighborsand friends; people who support locallittle leagues, the Community Foundation,school projects,and charities. They needourhelptokeeptheir doorsopen, to keeptheiremployees (you andyourneighbors)working, and to pay their taxes to keep localgovernment functioning which thenprovides services each of us depend on.It is the cycle of economics and each ofus hasaroletoplay.We’ve all heard the expression “BuyAmerican”; I suggest we make a strong effortto “Buy in LWR.”Whether itsshoes,insurance, tools, books, home repair, orhair cuts we can find most of what we needrighthereinLakewoodRanch.Whiletheeconomy maybegloomy,westill have tolive; sowhen we keep it local, we mighthelp aneighbormeetthe house payment,keep business doors open, and start ourown local stimulus program.Alongthose linesIhad alongchatwithVanessaBaugh, owner of Vanessa FineJewelry on Main Street, who told me aboutanew initiative taken by the LakewoodRanch Business Alliance. Vanessa is chairof the Retail Committee of the Business Alliancecomprised of 2-3peoplefromeachof the shopping areas within LakewoodRanch from Lake OspreyDrive up to S.R.64.Thisretailcommittee recentlyheldafocus group facilitated by ArtMahoneyof MCC and Vicky Vaga of the SarasotaChamberofCommerce. They have begunto explore ways in which area businessescan better serve their clients andto make area businesses more attractiveto residents.Onethingthe retail committeewillbedoing is soliciting input from residentsthrough a series of discussions and meetings.The committee seeks to find out whatis right and what is wrong with area businesses;what better products and servicescan be provided; what residents of LakewoodRanch want to have available; andwhat newshops andservicesare neededin theempty store fronts andoffices.Thebusinesses realize that customer satisfactionis keytotheir success in thisverycompetitive climate. They anticipate thedialogue will create ways for business ownersand residents to work together to getthrough this difficult time. Vanessa welcomesyour comments so call her at 941-373-6311 and share your thoughts.Carmen Spagnola, owner of Wine-Styles in San Marco Plaza, has put his creativecap on and come up with an enticingconcept. On March 24, WineStyles will behostingadinner entitled “Springfor Duck.”Working with ChefCraig Chasky (graduateof the Culinary Institute of Americaand noted for appearances onthe FoodNetwork, ABC, NBC, and NPR), Wine-Styles will present a dinner featuring anentrée of boneless Peking-style duck withwine pairings. This is more than your typicalwine tasting. The cost is $25 per personandattendance is limitedto16people.It promises to be delicious, entertaining,and intimate. Call Carmen at 941-306-5804fordetails andreservations.More than 30 members of the ItalianAmerican Club of Lakewood Ranch hadSunday dinner at LaTosca (corner of LakewoodRanch Boulevard and S.R. 64) onFeb. 22. Diners included Vita and Sal Vitale,GloriaandJimSantora,Margaretand Anthony Sansone, Carol and JeffReeves, Andreaand MarcMaffey, SergioandCarolinaBarion,AnnandRainerHentschel, Jean andEdRossi,IreneandGeneBracci, andLoraineand JoeDeSanctis. Now when you can get thatmany Italians ravingabout thefood, youknow you’ve found a great Italian restaurant.Andit’s righthereinLWR. Salute toChefNicolaChiappino—delizioso; squisito;perfetto!!!The Rotary Club ofLWR recently approvedand distributed grants to 15 areaand two international charities totalingmore than $88,400,ofwhich $75,400 wasdispensed to Manatee- andSarasota-basedcharities. Thesegrantsrepresent thetotalnet income gleaned from the Seventh AnnualSuncoast Winefestival held thispastNovember atthe Polo Club. The RotaryClub is to be commended for dispensingin excess of $600,000 to charitiessince itwasfounded in Aprilof2001. Thenearly70 members of the Rotary Club of LakewoodRanch know thetruemeaningoftheRotarymotto of “Service AboveSelf.”Byway of celebration, the club attended thePolo match onFeb. 21. Everyone boughttheir own ticket, but Polo Chair Phil Curranensured there were plenty ofsharedlibations and yummy dishes.How Will Stimulus PackageAffect Home Buyers?Jim Soda, ABR, CSP, RRSPrudential Palms RealtyOn February 17, the President signed theAmerican Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,commonly known as the Stimulus Package. The $780billion bill includes many elements of the NationalAssociation of Realtor’s housing agenda.An important provision in the bill is an $8,000tax credit available to first-time home buyers for thepurchase of a principal residence. Repayment of thetax credit is not required unless the home is soldwithin three years. The credit will be claimed on a taxreturn to reduce the purchaser’s income taxliability. If any credit amount remains unused, theunused amount will be refunded as a check to thepurchaser.The credit is an improvement over last year’s$7,500 tax credit, which was set to expire July 1, 2009, and had to be repaid over 15 years.Here are some bullet points of the Home Buyer Tax Credit:• Equals the lesser of 10 percent of purchase price of the home or $8,000• Applies to purchases after January 1, 2009, and before December 1, 2009• Applies to primary residences• Available to individuals making up to $75,000 or $150,000 for joint returns• Available to first-time home buyers (may not have owned a primary residence inthe past three years)• No repayment required, unless home is sold within three years• Can utilize credit if using state/local bond financingThe Stimulus Package also includes other significant housing initiatives. It reinstateslast year’s 2008 loan limits for FHA, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae loans. These limits wereequal to the greater of 125% of the 2008 local area median home price or $271,050 for FHAand $417,000 for Fannie and Freddie, with an overall maximum cap of $729,750. The2009 limits will expire December 31, 2009.The bill also provides $2 billion in additional funding for the Neighborhood StabilizationProgram, adds $500 million to existing USDA Rural Housing programs, and provides$6 billion to state and local governments in energy efficiency and conservation grants forenergy audits, retrofits and financial incentives. Homeowners will be able to claim a 30%tax credit (up from 10%) for purchases of new furnaces, windows and insulation through2010.In addition to the Stimulus Package, the government is expected to address otherhousing issues in the finance plan, the details of which have not been announced as of thiswriting, much to the detriment of the stock market. When portfolios were healthy, homebuyers had more confidence. Now buyer fears hold them back from a home purchase. Westill have a long way to go to restore confidence in an industry waiting anxiously for signsof improvement in foreclosures, credit and the economy.This article is intended to inform readers, but does not constitute anyfinancial or legal advice. Consult with your attorney or CPA for how facts of theStimulus Package affect you personally. The Jim Soda Group will always try toprovide you with the facts and points affecting our housing market.The Jim Soda Group performs among the top 100 Prudential salesprofessionals. Read Jim Soda’s BLOG at http://sodasells.wordpress.com.130 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 552-2666 or (941) 809-7759www.JimSoda.com17tNP6924

18t Lakewood Ranch Herald supplement around the ranchWednesday, MaRcH 18, 2009Brought to you by the Bradenton Herald -Manatee County’s Newspaper since 1922.Delivered dailyto your doorstep!It’s all about you!The only DAILY newspaper focusing onLakewood Ranch news, events, business andsports that impact your community every day.Call today to subscribe!1-800-748-6666Your CommunityYour NewspaperNP3737 F54311WillisA.SmithConstructionInc.movesintogreen headquarters in Lakewood RanchWillisA.Smith Construction, Inc.movedinto its new Lakewood Ranch facility onJan. 5. This 18,000-square-foot facility wasbuiltona2.6acrelot,located at 5001 LakewoodRanch Blvd. N. in Sarasota County.The new building comprises 30 officespaces, several conference rooms, a largekitchen/lunchroomandamezzaninewhichoverlooks the entire facility. The buildingwas designed to qualify for LEED certificationand contains numerous green elementsand features.“Weare elated to have movedintoournewsustainable headquarters,” said DavidE.Sessions LEED AP, president of Willis A.Smith Construction, Inc. “It is importantfor us to practice what we preach. Buildingour own green facility has given us pricelessinsight into the process. We look forwardto sharingthisexperience with ourcurrentand potentialclients.”The first sustainable goal withinthe newfacility was to reduce water usage, the latesttechnology in low-flow and dual flushplumbing fixtures were installed. Rain wateris harvested from the roof and directedto two 3,000-gallon underground cisternsresulting inareduction of potable waterused by 72 percent. One inch of rain waterwill provide enough water to meet theoccupants’ needs for two months.HVAC systems in the building are designedto maximize thermal comfort whilebeing energy efficient. Many features wentinto optimizing energyperformance of thefacility includingexceeding theinsulation(measured in R-value) requirements in thebuildings roof, walls and glass. Hi SEER(seasonal energy efficiency ratio) air conditioningequipment was used throughout.The light colored roof withits highly reflectivecolor is a cool-roof system which helpsthe building stay cooler than traditionalmaterials, especially in thepeaksummermonths resulting in an estimated annualsavings of approximately 30 percent.AnICF (insulated concrete form) systemwasused to constructthe exterior walls.This system is capable of withstandingwind gusts up to an excess of 200 milesper hour and provides a high insulationvalue. Low emission glass (also known aslow-E) and insulated windows were usedthroughoutthe building. Exterior suncontroldevices forma dynamic climate controlsystem on the windows on the south, eastand west elevations. The exterior lightingsystem was designed specifically for lightpollution reduction by lighting only theproject site and will not include any “uplighting.” Motion sensors are used in allthe offices and bathrooms, automaticallyturning lights on as they are needed andthen off, when a person leaves their office–thus saving energy. Locating the offices onperimeter walls allows each office to accessnatural light. The center core of thebuilding features high ceilings with clerestorywindows facing north and northeastto allow natural light without adding a radiantheat load.Low-emitting materials such as adhesivesand sealants, paints and coatings,composite wood and agrifiber productsand carpet were used to reduce the quantityof indoor air contaminants that areodorous, irritating and/or harmful to thecomfort and well-being of installers andoccupants. An emphasis was placed onusing products that have high percentagesof recycled content and products. Thenew building is using recycled carpet aswell as doors. Regional materials – manufacturedor produced within 500 miles ofthe project site – were given a preferenceover products manufactured in locationsexceeding 500 miles. Certified wood, qualifiedin accordance with the forest stewardshipcouncil’s principles and criteria,wasused forwoodbuildingcomponents.Site development on the 2.6-acre site includedmeasures forprotecting andrestoringthe existing habitat and the amount ofundisturbedareas (to promote biodiversity)were maximized by minimizing the numberof parking spaces. Water efficient landscapingutilizedxeriscaping(landscapingin ways that do not require supplementalirrigation) as well as the use of droughttolerant plants native to Florida. No potablewater is used for irrigation.Duringconstructionaconstructionwastemanagement plan wasimplemented withindividual dumpsters used to hold concrete,steel, lumber drywall, and recyclablepaper products. These products weresent to recycling facilities and reduced theamount of waste by more than 60 percent.A storage and collection of recyclables programis in affectwithspace allocatedforthe collection and storage of non-hazardousmaterials for recycling, including paper,corrugated cardboard, glass, plasticsand metals.Alternativetransportation isencouragedby providing bicycle storage and changingrooms with showers. Designated parkingis provided for car pool vehicles and fuelefficient vehicles.Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. is aSarasota based construction firmprimarilyserving Southwest Florida since 1972.The company is a member of the FloridaGreen Building Coalition, U.S. GreenBuilding Council, and Sustainable Sarasota.They currently have 10 LEED accreditedprofessionals (green building experts)on staff. The firm has made great stridesin asserting itself as a leader in “green”construction and has been awarded severalcontractsbased in largepartontheirknowledge in this field. Some of their notablegreen projects include: Schroeder-Manatee Ranch corporate office, RinglingCollege of Art and Design Housingand Academic Building and The WellnessCommunity. Foradditionalinformation,contactWillis A.SmithConstruction,Inc. at 941-366-3116 or via e-mail at elipoffwillissmith.com.

Lakewood Ranch Herald supplement around the ranchWednesday, MaRcH 18, 2009games&Leisureunco Girls ClubBarbara Jaeger at 907-8844jaeg290@ tampabay.rr.com orCelia Marino, 907-2039ridge Club - TuesdayElaine Nutlay, 907-8457or Rosalyn Wilkinson, 907-2816Bridge Club - WednesdayGloria Garriott, 755-1860Bridge Club - ThursdayDee Saccocci, 907-6652 orRosalyn Wilkinson, 907-2816DuplicateBridgeScheduling: Jim Stroup 758-8953jjstroup@verizon.netor Ken Duronio at907-0748 kduronio@tampabay.rr.comMah JonggOneJoan Robbins,joanrrobbins@hotmail.com929-2995 or 448-3978Mah Jongg QueensGlenda Robertson, 907-8990,glendaron1@tampabay.rr.comLeslie DiGirolamo,907-0025,IS8061@tampabay.rr.comScrabble ClubPaul Herzing 907-8938,herzing1@wmconnect.comt. George’s Dragonadies MahJonggAida Pyle, 907-3846arts&craftsrts ClubCarol Frankland 727-5069Cadifrankland@yahoo.comreative Arts (CAALR)Marie Gruber, 752-7146 or 753-6250,MGTHYME@aol.comHandcrafts and More ClubJanet Mamane, 907-9549jmamane@tampabay.rr.comselfhelp&spiritualExercise GroupNancy Gonzalez, 727-5817nanman1@aol.comLadies Devotional HourShirley Surowiec 753-2449,shsur@aol.comWoman’s Meditation ClubLynne Mercier, 812-2393,lynnemercier@yahoo.comchildren&youtheen Activities CommitteeKeithDavey,keithdavey@tampabay.rr.comeens and Young Adultsith Special NeedsLori TerHaar, 306-5497,loriterhaar@earthlink.netpetsPaw Park ClubFarida Foster, 752-8980,ffmaya@tampabay.rr.comLaKewood ranch cLuBsnatureGarden ClubMarion Schoenborn, 907-0644,desameg@aol.comsportsAnglers ClubRed Bailey,907-3017,PittsburghRed@aol.comBilliards ClubMark Piantanida, 720-7283,markpiantanida@yahoo.comLakewood Ranch Lacrosse ClubRyan Regal, 941-545-1422,ryan@tampabay.rr.comLegacy Men’sGolfAssociationJake Kammerer 907-8488,Russ Wasser, 907-8488,legacymensgolf@aol.comRunning ClubRoger Raddatz, 755-7291,lwrrunner@hotmail.comwww.Lakewoodranchrunningclub.comScuba ClubRobert Sheahan, 739-8394 orRobert _sheahan@yahoo.comWomen’s Golf LeagueNoreen Duronio907-0748,kduronio@tampabay.rr.comWomen’sSoccerVictoria Campbell,586-1197, 907-1122special interestAdventure Travel ClubPat Lyon, 907-0602lyon5@verizon.netCercle FrancaisGlenda Anthony, 907-3820,gha2456@hotmail.comor Christele Bachtle, 907-7335,christele@christelebachtle.comCommunity Television ClubMark Sharman373-1908, 993-7368,mark@perfectneighbors.comCorvette ClubDavidFeldmar,907-3979 or 704-0571,david@thefeldmars.netDiabetic Support GroupJanet Mamane, 907-9549,mamanett@gmail.comDigital Photography ClubDennyNoto, 907-6646,denny@noto.comGenealogy ClubNancyJohnson,752-9819,choco8448@yahoo.comItalian-American Clubof Lakewood RanchStella Olinger, 907-3437,smoling@tampabay.rr.comMen’s Book ClubLarry Greenwald, 907-9643,Watchlarry2@hotmail.comWings ClubKathy Tudyk, 907-0092Kathy.tudyk@verizon.netWomen’s Book ClubMary Button, 755-0012,mmbutton@verizon.netsocialclubsEmpty Nesters ClubSallyPurves, 739-0298,Sallrich@aol.comSponsored by the Eye AssociatesMom’sGroupMelissa Muller,739-4880,mmuller3d@yahoo.com orSusanMeyers, 755-7692,susanmeyers@verizon.netNor’ Easter’s ClubSharon D’Anna, 751-4112,sdanna@tampabay.rr.comWomen’s ClubMarian Wolfe,Teewolfe@yahoo.com.907-2027, Wilma Nourie388-0683YoungCouples ClubRachel & Neil Marcus941-538-0424.rachelmarcus331@gmail.comserviceclubsCommunity EmergencyResponse Teams (CERT)TimSherer,753-6770,TKSherer@MSN.comCivicAction ForumDon O’Leary, 907-1227,donoleary@aol.comHadassah SaBra ChapterElaine Nutlay 907-8457,enutlay@yahoo.com& Willie Walter, 907-2683,williepwal@aol.comSara-ManaEveningChapter of ORTLynn Sacks 907-8907,Robin DiSabatino, 685-5368Robindisabatino@michaelsaunders.comwine&dineCasual Wine and Dine ClubKaren Singleton, 907-1212,kmsingleton@tampabay.rr.comGourmet ClubTerry & Bob Sharak, 373-6611tsharak@aol.comRecipe ClubJanice Shanahan907-4139,janiceshanahan@verizon.netWine ClubBarbara Noto544-5243Barbara@noto.comBusinessclubsLakewood RanchBusinessLeadersCherri Kessler812-3051,Cherri.Kessler@RBC.comThe Nation’s Leading Bank CD Locator ServiceOur innovative two part promotion includes:* Annual Percentage Yield (APY). $10,000 to $20,000 Max deposit Yields anddeposits subject to availability. Restrictions may apply. Penalty for earlywithdrawal. FDIC insured to $250,000 per institution. Promotional incentiveincluded to obtain yield. We are a company for insurance agencies and banks.(Part 1)19tNP6923

20t Lakewood Ranch Herald supplement around the ranchWednesday, MaRcH 18, 2009ON BEAUTIFUL LAKE UIHLEIN! 2/3BR/2.5BA – 2007 Sq Ft of Carefree Living. Enjoy condo at itsbest with great water views while walking to LWR Main Street. True Resort Style Living.Call Linda Hudson 447-6808 #A3902795 $465,000DESIGNER DECORATED 10 th FLOOR CONDO! 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath, granite countertops, stainless steelappliances. Panoramic bay views from all windows. Community pool/spa, fitness room, billards room.#A3899862 $649,900GREAT OPPORTUNITY TOLIVE IN A BEAUTIFUL CONDO IN LAKEWOOD RANCH!2 bedroom, den and 2 baths, granite counters, wood cabinets. Wonderful clubhouse withheated pool, spa, exercise area. Call Pat Lyon 400-7306 #A3903543 $198,000ONE OF THE BEST VALUES IN LAKEWOOD RANCH COUNTRY CLUB! Amazing Custom 3/4 Bdrm,3 Baths, Plus Study, 2812 sq. ‘Home. Oversized Lot, very private, with Lush Landscaping, PristineCondition, Beautiful views of Lake & Sunsets. Call Pat McMillan 544-4538 #A3902717 $650,000MIRAMAR CONDOMINIUMBEACH HOUSE Info 24/7 Call 941-227-4078 Enter Code 3246 3 BR/2BA vacation home for you or rentalinvestment. Call Bob Bronston 705-0811 #A3897983 $425,000LOT IN THE LAKE CLUBSHORT SALE BEAUTY IN GREENBROOK HOME ON PRESERVE! 4BR/3BA plus bonus room.Granite counters, tile-thru-out, crown molding, side entry, heated pool & spa. Call Kathy Liga 920-6070#A3903767 $299,000SUMMERFIELDGREENBROOKFEATURED LISTINGBEAUTIFUL LAKE VIEWS! Beautiful, brand new homewith 4 Beds, 3.5 Baths, 2 Car Garage, 2589 SF, Bought outof Bankruptcy - Selling at foreclosure prices! Call 907-8283#A3902282 #324,000A TRULY UNIQUE HOME IN THE COUNTRY CLUB! Located on quietcul-de-sac lot overlooking lake, mature trees & nature preserve. 3/5 Bdrms,3.5 Baths, extensive built ins throughout, wide plank wood flooring in livingareas, wood cabinetry & Silestone countertops in kitchen. Large lanaiw/ heated pool/spa. Call Ian Cutmore 545-5616 A383825 $1,295,000FABULOUS LOT ON CUL-DE-SAC The Lake Club-A spectacularcommunity with an outstanding club house and gorgeouscommunity. Enjoy wonderful sunset views over the lake. Lot faces apreserve for privacy. Call 907-2000 #A389198 $267,000FOUNDERS CLUBLOVELY 3 BR, 2BA PLUS DEN ON QUIET STREET InSummerfield. Pristine home with pool and lanai inprivate setting. Call Ellen Ferber Evans 773-6907#A377115 $235,000TRUE 4 BEDROOM WITH 4 BATHS! 3 BR’s down, 1 BRupstairs w/full bath, tile thru-out, granite counters, heated salt-waterpool w/waterfall, 3 car garage, paver deck. Call Kathy Liga 920-6070#A3900966 $489,000SARASOTAELEGANT MAINTENANCE FREE TOWNHOME! Brand new,2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1 Car Garage, 1670 SF. Bought out ofBankruptcy - Selling at foreclosure prices! Call 907-8283#A3902349 $189,000STUNNING WEST INDIES STYLE HOME ON PRIVATE PRESERVESETTING! Large outdoor entertaining area with summer kitchenand huge screened lanai. Beautifully decorated and upgradedthroughout. Call Pat Lyon 400-7306 #A3897525 $975,000THE LAKE CLUBDRAMATIC FOYER-SWEEPING VIEWS! 4 BR, 4/2BA, casualelegance w/2 fireplace, elevator, office, study, game & mediarooms, wet bar & gourmet kitchen. Call Pat McMillan 544-4538A3893653 $2,191,460WATERLEFEWONDERFUL FAMILY HOME ON PRIVATE PRESERVELOT! 3BR, 3BA home. Great location and neighborhood.AC new in 2006, protective film on all windows & doors.Call Ray Pipes 228-3230 #A388230 $199,500RIVER CLUB2 SCREENED LANAIS, ONE W/HOT TUB! 3BR, 2BA w/vaultedceilings, plant shelves, eat-in kitchen. Centrally located near airport,Lake fountain view, community pool. Call Kathy Liga 920-6070#A374698 $269,900BRADENTONFABULOUS LAKE & GOLF COURSE VIEWS! 4 Beds, 3.5Baths, 2322 SF, 2 Car Garage, Bought out ofBankruptcy - Selling at foreclosure prices! Call 907-8283#A3902342 $299,000COUNTRY CLUBMARC RUTENBERG TUSCAN INSPIRED LAKEFRONTHOME ON HALF ACRE Call Pat McMillan 544-4538 Onestory 4,000 sq. ft. home designed to perfection. 4BR/3BA, frontstudy, rear den, 3 car garage. #A378688 $1,283,790SPECTACULAR WATERFRONT IN WATERLEFE! Premierriver, golf & private wooded view! Bright open 1 st floor great roomplan with 2 BD/2BA/Office/2CG. Upgrades & maint. free. CallCasey Garrett 812-6077 #A3898152 $259,900RIVER CLUB BEAUTY! Includes 3 BR, 2BA, Living, Dining &Family Rooms! Beautiful New Hardwood Flooring, Fabulous Kitchenincludes Granite Counters & Stainless Steel Appliances. Great Buy!Call Maggie & Stu Hastings 941-730-7549 #A3896826 $289,900CONVENIENT LOCATION, AFFORDABLE PRICE! 2 bedroom, 2 bath,1323 SF, fenced yard, lanai. Info. 24/7 call 941-227-4078 Enter Code:3268. Call Bob Bronston 705-0811 #A3901705 $145,000VENICECUSTOM TODD JOHNSTON HOME IN PRIVATE SCENICSETTING 4/5BR, 4BA, upstairs bonus room w/2beds and bath.Pool overlooking preserve and lake. Call Ellen Ferber Evans 773-6907#A374460 $895,000LUXURY ABOUNDS IN THIS 2-STORY WEST INDIES INSPIRED MARCRUTENBERG HOME ON HALF ACRE Call Pat McMillan 544-4538 5,236 sq.ft. w/gorgeous lake views, 4BR/5BA, study 33 ft. bonus room, coverlanai w/pool/spa outdoor kitchen 3 car garage. #A378689 $1,573,025SPECTACULAR WATERLEFE RIVERFRONT! Panaoramic river,golf & wooded views. Only 1 st floor 3BD/2BA/2CG on the river! Beautiful,bright open great room & large lanai – swim, boat, golf or fish! Call CaseyGarrett 812-6077 #A3898155 $264,900FORMER ARTHUR RUTENBERG MODEL Owner added 150Kin extras of this former model on the 15th tee of golf course. Househas everything, tray ceilings, crown moldings, granite quartz centerisland kitchen, stainless steel appliances, fireplace, hardwood floors,pool, spa. Call Jim Thomas 209-9648 #A3898334 $684,500ON THE BEACH ON VENICE ISLAND! Don’t miss out on this wonderful2BR,2BA condo directly on the beach. Great Gulf view, tile floors, turnkeyfurnished with newer quality furniture. Carefree living for vacation oryear-round home. Call Jean Collins 400-8920 #A3901414 $419,000NP6928