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PORT CHARLOTTE — The Tampa Bay Rays struggle to fi ll seats in season at Tropicana Field, and the same may be true for spring training in Charlotte County.

Attendance and spending were down for the second year in a row for the Rays training season at Charlotte Sports Park.

“Overall, live sporting events are down,” said the county’s tourism director, Wendie Vestfall. “There are so many things that are wanting our attention. Everybody has to re-imagine how they go after a new audience.”

Attendance dropped 4% from 2018 to 2019 with 67,001 attending 16 games in 2019 compared to 69,731 attending 15 games in 2018. That’s according to the annual economic impact studies commissioned by the county each year.

“It’s hard to extrapolate much from season to season,” said Brian Gleason, communications manager for Charlotte County.

Rays media relations declined to comment for this story.Economic impact dropped by 4.5 percent between 2018

and 2019 after dropping 11 percent from 2017. The report estimated the overall economic impact of the games by adding amounts spent by overnight visitors and by day-trippers. For 2019 that was $13,885,000.

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By ELAINE ALLEN-EMRICHCOMMUNITY NEWS EDITOR

ENGLEWOOD—Most people don’t raise 80 children in 25 years.

It’s exactly what David and Francis Lutz did as foster parents. The couple, who has attended Englewood United Methodist Church for years, began their journey in 1998 af-ter their youngest son enlisted in the Navy.

“I wanted a large family, mostly because I was an only child,” Francis said. “I had complications when I had my two boys. We decided not to

have any more naturally. But, I always wanted a little girl. We started working with the Safe Children Coalition in Sarasota to adopt a girl. They didn’t have one at the time.”

The next best thing for the pair was to become foster parents. Part of their commitment was to travel to Naples for training sessions. The other was to give troubled children a safe, nurturing environment.

Then baby steps happened. They were asked to watch a little girl for two weeks while her foster parents went on vacation. Shortly after, a call

came requesting they open their home to the girl’s sister and brother, who were also in foster care. The couple welcomed the chance to have all three children.

“They were ages 5, 7, 9 at the time,” Francis said. “We eventually adopted all three. The youngest who was 5, and is now 27, he was fi ne with it. He’s an Eagle Scout and works as a forest ranger. Our daughter had a baby boy a month ago.

“Our other daughter passed away in 2013. She suffered

A dad to dozens of childrenAs temporary parents, Englewood couple

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David and Francis Lutz were foster parents who helped raise 80 children at their home. Some came back later in life to say thank you for giving them love in a safe and nurturing environment.

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The children would come to us with all of their prized

possessions in black plastic bags. They came to us angry, confused,

untrusting and hurt.

— Francis Lutz

WHY FEWER FANS?

Rays’ spring training attendance drops again,

despite strong 2018 showing

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Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a home run against the New York Yankees on February 24 at Charlotte Sports Park. Zunino hit 45 home runs over the past two seasons with the Seattle Mariners.


Fans wait for the start of Tampa Bay Rays - Minnesota Twins Spring Training game March 16 at Charlotte Sports Park. The game canceled because of rain.

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By LIZ HARDAWAYSTAFF WRITER

Did this May seem hotter than usual?

Well, it wasn’t just your imagination. May saw abnormally high temperatures this year, breaking its record for highest temperatures in the month, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) data.

Averaging at 78.8 degrees, Florida was 3.7 degrees hotter

than usual. The hottest day last month was 89.6 degrees.

“May was very hot due to an unusual weather pattern that caused hot, dry high pressure to dominate our area,” WINK meteorologist Jim Farrell said.

Locally, our counties didn’t break records, but still ranked pretty high compared to previous years.

Charlotte County experienced its fifth warmest May at 79.7 degrees, 3 degrees more

than the month’s average in the area.

The last time this record was broken was May 2010 at an average of 78.5 degrees.

Sarasota County also had its fifth warmest May at 79.1 degrees, 2.8 degrees more than the average.

DeSoto County had its second warmest May at 79.3 degrees, 3.2 degrees more than its May average. Their warmest May occurred in 1995 at 79.8 degrees.

So, since May was so

hot, should we expect an even hotter June?

“Since that strong high has been replaced with a lower pressure system, I do not expect June temperatures to equal the hottest June on record,” Farrell said. “It looks like temperatures are back to ‘normal’ in June.”

However, the official NOAA outlook is calling for slightly above average temperatures in June, July and August combined.

“So we will have some hot days ahead,” Farrell added.

Last year, June aver-aged 81.6 degrees state-wide, the 10th warmest since 1895.

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AVERAGE MAY TEMPERATURESMay 2019 Average since 1900 Hottest May on RecordFlorida 78.8 degrees 1st warmest 75.1 degrees 78.8 degrees (2019)Charlotte County 79.7 degrees 5th warmest 76.7 degrees 76.7 degrees (1995)DeSoto County 79.3 degrees 2nd warmest 76.1 degrees 79.8 degrees (1995)Sarasota County 79.1 degrees 5th warmest 76.3 degrees 80.7 degrees (1995)

Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

WHAT TO EXPECT: AVERAGE JUNE TEMPERATURESJune 2018 Average since 1900 Hottest June on RecordFlorida 81.6 degrees 10th warmest 79.5 degrees 84.1 degrees (1998)Charlotte County 82.9 degrees 3rd warmest 80.3 degrees 84.3 degrees (2010)DeSoto County 82.1 degrees 4th warmest 79.8 degrees 83.6 degrees (1998)Sarasota County 82.6 degrees 3rd warmest 80.1 degrees 84.5 degrees (1998)

Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

We had a hot MayMore above-average summer temps expected

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ENGLEWOOD — The Englewood Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board members have a month to decide what priorities, projects and revisions they want in their five-year plan.

August will be a month when the advisory board looks ahead how to improve West Dearborn Street and South McCall Road. In the meantime, the CRA gathered ideas from the public at recent workshops. People identified their priorities identified at the advisory board’s last meeting a week ago.

Thirty-two people participated.

Twenty-six people said they want an in-depth review of transitional zoning and other land uses between commercial and resi-dential properties. The CRA does have an art district zoning north of West Dearborn that allows small art galleries and boutiques if the proprietors live on the business site. Residents, property owners and the general public will be notified and par-ticipate if any changes are proposed and then

considered.Six people said they

want to see the CRA assist “local business-es and make them profitable” by working with Sarasota County’s Economic Development Corp. and create a “business retention and development incentive program.”

Five people supported the start an Englewood Main Street Program, to work with builders to provide low-income and affordable housing projects and establish traffic calming along South McCall Road with “bubble strips” or speed bumps.

Here are some more ideas:

Four votes each• Improve gateway

signs on River Road and Pine Street.

• Support Englewood Plaza (on South Indiana Avenue across from Englewood Bowl) by “purchases of an adjoin-ing Plaza building.”

• Improve housing by encouraging home-owner participation and “visual” appearances of residences.

• Connect West Dearborn with the Legacy Trail.

Three votes each• More parking,

more common green space, enhancements to Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Center.

• Long-term funding mechanism to support downtown redevelop-ment projects. (The CRA sunsets in 2029.)

Two votes each• Shift CRA focus to

other traffic corridors for traffic circulation enhancements, protect existing trees and plant more trees to enhance the urban vegetative canopy and install “his-toric looking” street signs

throughout the CRA area.

One vote each• Remove derelict boats

from Lemon Bay.• Buy the triangular

property at the South McCall Road-South Indiana Avenue (State Road 776) intersection and maintain a formal garden with signs.

• Improve sidewalks and trail system, side-walks and bike lanes to connect Cocoanut and Green Street to Dearborn Street, pedestrian loops to “interesting places” with designation markers, smart-phone apps and brochures and rest stops,

• Enter a “Keep Englewood Beautiful” program.

• Buffering and land-scaping sound from live

music at the Pioneer Plaza, assist with partial funding for a Main Street director, comprehen-sive streetscaping and enhancement planning for Dearborn town center, expansion of public transit, consistent multi-media advertising strategy.

How it worksThe CRA is financed

with tax-increment funding, which is based upon increases in property values and the property taxes Sarasota County collects within the CRA area. The CRA saw $1.9 million allocated from the increases of property values in 2018-19 fiscal year, up from $1.6 million the previous year.

The CRA includes prop-erties from Forked Creek south to the Sarasota-Charlotte county line, from the Paul Morris Industrial Park on South River Road west to the Sarasota County portion of Manasota Key.

The big pictureBesides reviewing

what the public sug-gested, the advisory board will also hear from Kimley-Horn consultants working on a new look for West Dearborn and portions of South McCall Road. The consultants are expected to return

with 60 percent of their design completed.

“We keep on hoping that (redevelopment) keeps on moving up to (State Road 776),” CRA manager Debbie Marks said. “We’re trying to get property owners to look at the big picture, like adding parking in front of them.”

Conceptual designs shows more angled park-ing along the commer-cial district of Dearborn Street, new plantings, wider sidewalks, rede-signed benches and decorative lighting and trash cans. The overall look will evoke a pas-tel-tropical color mix of what Kimley-Horn described as combined “artistic coastal” and “fishing village,” nautical motif.

The consultants are scheduled to return in the fall with 90 percent of the plans completed.

If all goes well, construction will be completed in two phases beginning in 2020. Work along West Dearborn could be underway in the spring and sum-mer months to avoid the heaviest seasonal traffic. Work on South McCall, which gets less business traffic, could be done during the winter months.

More input wantedStill in the offing, the

CRA plans to schedule “targeted” workshops with South McCall property and business owners to garner input what — if any — land use and zoning changes along the corridor.

The advisory board is scheduled to meet 1 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Lemon Bay Park Environmental Center, 570 Bay Park Blvd, Englewood. For more information, call the CRA office at 941-473-9795 or email Marks at [email protected] or Mary Kruzel or [email protected].


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from severe epilepsy. She was so happy to be adopted,” Francis said.

The older daughter had some challenges. She went into a residential treatment house twice for 18 months of help at 12 years old. While she was there, the couple adopted her two siblings. When she came back, the Lutzes adopt-ed her.

While raising their three adopted children, the couple and David continued fostering children ages 2 months to 18. Some had learning or devel-opmental disabilities, others were athletic and energetic. Many suffered from post traumatic stress disorder from family related issues.

Francis stayed home with the children while David owned an electrical business.

“The children would come to us with all of their prized possessions in black plastic bags,” she said. “They came to us angry, confused, untrusting and hurt. The kids came from different situations and we knew about most of their backgrounds. Our children understood that the children would eventually leave because they lived in other homes, sometimes with other kids before we adopted them.”

The couple learned to manage their foster children’s medication. The children were

always assigned a counselor to help them cope with some of the traumatic events that happened to them in their short lifetime.

“I had to keep track of all of the paperwork of all meds the children were on,” she said. “I had to write out lots of reports for the doctors.”

Foster children were blend-ed into the family for about a year or two before being sent to another home, adopted or back to their parents or other family members. All of them were given the “Lutz law” from David who required them to treat and respect each other and be kind.

As foster parents, the couple weren’t allowed to alter children’s appearance. If they wanted to get a foster child a haircut, the couple had to ask the case manager for permis-sion. If a child’s doctor wanted them on medication, a judge had to approve it. The family needed permission from the case manger to travel out of the county with a foster child.

The couple followed the rules, even if it meant a child had to go without a hair cut for a while.

“Sometimes it meant the child looked unkempt,” she said. “Those were the rules. We had to follow them.”

While caring for children, the couple was honored with a plaque as Sarasota County Foster Parents of the Year and another award by a therapeu-tic children’s group.

David said having more children at the house was actually easier than only having one.

“The older kids taught the younger children to follow the rules. They had chores, they helped each other,” said Francis, who jokes about how much spaghetti they ate at family meals around the table.

Sometimes the house was loud and filled with energy, when children left, the couple missed the noise.

“There would be so much activity when we had multiple foster children living with us,” she said. “We had one girl who was in cheerleading, and boys who were in baseball or football — it was good. It became quite crazy managing it all at times. We loved it.”

Over time, the rules changed for foster parents. In 2012, the couple turned in their licenses.

“My husband decided he had enough of the system,” she said. “The system was not always pleasant. DCF (Department of Children and Families) was handling situations with foster children differently. When we started, the system was much better. He just had enough. We loved the kids but we didn’t love the system. It’s broken.”

Francis, whose been called an angel in disguise, recom-mends anyone considering becoming a foster parent find a support system with the fos-ter and adoptive agencies and

network with other parents.David still works and travels

statewide doing electrical work. While he decided not to take in any more foster chil-dren, it didn’t mean he won’t chase their grandchildren at their house.

“People think we are amazing, I don’t think so,” David said. “I think we did what was right to help chil-dren who didn’t have parents around to raise them. After a foster child ‘timed out’ of the system at 18, it was a blessing to have them come back and thank us for our love and care and to apologize for their bad behavior when they were living with us.”

The couple’s friend Peter Patrick from Englewood United Methodist Church is amazed by the couple’s selflessness.

“No one is more deserving of a quiet restful retirement,” Patrick said of the couple. “Their experience with foster-ing created great challenges and frustrations.

Patrick asked the couple if they had any regrets about fostering dozens of children with so many different needs.

“They said they had not one regret,” Patrick said. “The Lutz family hopes their example will be an inspiration to others to consider fostering. They are not just special. They are heroes deserving five stars from God and all his children.”


CHILDRENFROM PAGE 1

WANT TO FOSTER?In Sarasota, Desoto counties

The Sarasota YMCA serves as the Lead Agency for Community Based Care for Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties. Under the leadership of the Sarasota YMCA, the Safe Children Coalition is a collaboration between the Y and local community agencies who provide child welfare services for dependent children who have been abused, neglected or aban-doned. Child protection services provided include case manage-ment, foster care, independent living and adoptions.

For more information on foster parenting and adoption, call 1-866-661-5656 or visit www.sarasotaymca.org/safechildrencoalition.

In Charlotte County

The Children’s Network of Southwest Florida has many resources for foster parents in Charlotte, Lee, Collier, Hendry and Glades counties. The Children’s Network is respon-sible for more than 2,500 abused and neglected children, and delivers a comprehensive local system of care through subcontracts with more than 50 social service agencies. There are about 500 children living in licensed foster homes. For more information about Children’s Network and its programs, visit www.childnetswfl.org or call at 239-226-1524.

attendance and fewer overnight stays among fans,” Gleason said. “It’s harder to explain away a 461-person drop in per game attendance.”

The economic impact study is based on attendance records and interviews with 311 randomly selected fans at the games.

Results show that 34.7 percent of attendees were local residents and the rest were day-trippers or overnight visitors. More than 66 percent overnight visitors said the game was their primary reason for coming to Charlotte County. They stayed an average of 4.2 nights and 95.6 percent of non-residents plan to return to the county.

Not included in the financial calculations is spending by local or seasonal residents, the players , the park or the media.

Vestfall does not think the new spring training facility for the Atlanta Braves in West

Villages will hurt Charlotte County.

“I think it’s a plus, I really do,” she said. “Visitors don’t really know county lines. Those visitors are going to be looking for things to do.”

Plus, she said, Charlotte County has more accommodations than the West Villages area.

Explanations for the lower attendance include the possibility of conflict with other events in the area, Gleason suggested.

One other factor can make a big difference, however, he said. Winning.

“Winning solves all the woes of attendance,” Gleason said.

The Rays did not make it to the playoffs last year. But things are looking better so far this year, Gleason noted. On Friday, the Rays edged out the Yankees for first place in the American League East and have been competing for the top spot all season.

Attendance is a problem for the Rays, however, both in and out of season. They are second

to last in average attendance in major league baseball, according to ESPN. On May 28, Tampa Bay Times reporter Marc Topkin reported the team achieved the lowest attendance so far this year for Major League Baseball — lower even than the 2017 game when Hurricane Irma was approaching.

For spring training, the Rays had the fourth lowest average game attendance of the 15 teams that train in Florida. The only team with lower attendance was the other Florida team, the Miami Marlins.

Theories abound for why the Rays have low attendance. Their TV ratings are good, but that doesn’t seem to translate to tickets, according to sportswriter Neil deMause of Deadspin.

DeMause analyzed all the popular reasons the Rays lack a rabid fan base. It’s Florida, where everybody grew up with a team from somewhere else. The team owner Stuart Sternberg keeps telling everyone he hates the stadium in St. Petersburg, which would not affect Charlotte County’s stadium. Players don’t last long on the team. The traffic can be frustrating in Tampa Bay.

In the end, deMause warned fans that the Rays could end up moving to a better market at the end of their lease in 2027. A possible destination is in ice country — Montreal.

That just leaves the question of how many Canadians would head to Charlotte County for spring training.


FANSFROM PAGE 1

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Atlanta Braves outfielder Matt Joyce throws a practice baseball back to the fans during the opening game of CoolToday Park in North Port.

By TOM HARMENINGSTAFF WRITER

NORTH PORT — So the Atlanta Braves have settled into their new spring home at CoolToday Park.

What economic impact does their presence mean?

Well, it’s not immediately and definitively clear.

“It’s too early to measure their impact,” Mel Thomas, North Port’s Economic Development Manager, says.

“To really measure the impact of a spring training team, you have to do a market analysis of an entire season. We have had a total of one game.”

Thomas says a market analysis, to be accurate, has to poll fans over the course of a preseason. Are they local? Are they staying in hotels? Are they dining locally? All those questions have to be answered.

“I know Sarasota always said the impact of the Baltimore Orioles was about $70 million a year,” she said. “But when they polled, they revised that number to $40 million... There are a lot of variables. We won’t know until we survey.”

Will North Port poll to determine the impact. “Of course,” she said. “But give us more than one game. So far, their presence has been an anomaly.”

Still, there are some projections.

For example, there is a $1.7 billion estimated economic impact figure for 2019 to 2048, according to information from Major League Baseball.

And, it’s been estimated that 23% of fans are expected to come from out-of-state, spending $6.3 million in the community annually, according to MLB.


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By ANNE EASKERSTAFF WRITER

After three suspects from Sarasota were arrested for an alleged theft from a construction site in Port Charlotte last week, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity in their neighborhoods.

CCSO spokesperson Skip Conroy said new construction is giving thieves more opportuni-ties to steal. The number of building permits has risen dramatically over the past two years.

“There’s a lot more opportunities for that,” he said. “It’s not any partic-ular area of the county. Building and construction is widespread.”

So far, there have been 18 reports of thefts from construction sites in Charlotte County. Last year, there were more than 20.

In Sarasota County, there have been 19 this year, compared to 20 last year from January to June 12. Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office spokes-person Kaitlyn Perez said while the agency continues to respond to these thefts, they haven’t seen any particular spike or trend.

In DeSoto County, Major James Vitali of the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office said his agency has not responded to a construction site theft since the new Publix was being built, which opened in 2016.

Law enforcement en-courage contractors to put no trespassing signs on their construction sites, which enable trespassers to be charged with a felo-ny. Florida statutes state it is a felony to trespass on

a construction site that is either greater than one acre and identified as a construction site or one acre or less with a sign that appears prominently in letters at least two inch-es in height stating, “THIS AREA IS A DESIGNATED CONSTRUCTION SITE, AND ANYONE WHO TRESPASSES ON THIS PROPERTY COMMITS A FELONY.”

Signs are available at the Charlotte County Sheriff’s district offices, the Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry

Association (CDBIA), and the Charlotte County Building Department.

Suzanne Graham, director of Governmental Affairs for the CDBIA, said common items stolen from construction sites are copper, aluminum, tools, appliances, air conditioning units, and trailers.

“Anything people can turn in for money,” she said. “It makes the job more difficult for the builders because if stuff is stolen, they have to replace it. They have to

spend more money. It’s time delays. It’s a burden to the builders.”

Three suspects last weekend were seen by a witness removing bags of cement from a con-struction site on Caroline Drive. The witness called the Sheriff’s Office to report the incident, which led to a traffic stop on the suspects’ box truck as it was leaving the scene driving erratically.

The deputy could see the bags of cement through a hole in the truck’s rear door. The

suspects, Elessandro De Oliveira E. Silva, 30; Hudson Assis Do Carmo, 36; and Jose Dis Fernandes De Souzam 49, were charged with trespassing on a posted construction site and grand theft from a posted construction site.

Conroy said the CCSO encourages people too look out for sim-ilar behavior in their neighborhoods and for contractors to make sure their construction sites are secure.


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Pleased that Steube took principled stand

Editor:I have to agree with Greg

Steube. Congress used “heart-strings” to manipulate a bill. Someone, some day needs to take a stand against this abuse. He did.

Sue BurkeNorth Port

Trumpextras feeding at trough

Editor:Trump visited England.

Before he even got on the ground, he had already insult-ed Prince Harry’s wife, castigat-ed the mayor of London and threw in the mayor of New York City for good measure — all because they do not like him.

It is time for Trump to act as an adult. When most of the world laughs at the president of my country because he has no control over his petty vindictiveness, I feel I have the right to say that he has embarrassed himself as well as the American people. That baby balloon and Trump robot potty chair said it all. I

still can’t believe that Prime Minister May gave him this honor because he has been so nasty towards her. He and his supporters continue to think that so many countries love him, when in fact no one likes him or his amoral politics, except Israel and maybe Japan, but even that is still up for debate.

Trump had a large en-tourage, including his adult children and spouses. He next goes to his private golf club. He is using a half-hour meeting with the president of Ireland at the airport to justify this visit to his own golf course at our ex-pense. Does Trump contribute to mitigate our expense? Who is paying for all of this excess?

It makes me angry to think that all of these “extra” people are feeding off of the public trough. As an American citizen, I have the right to question this.

Darlene RosenPunta Gorda

A failure to defend freedom of speech

Editor:The Sun changed the title

of Susan Hutt’s letter to the

editor printed on June 6. The title submitted was, “Uphold First Amendment.” The Sun changed the title she sub-mitted to, “Freedom fighters defending rights.” The Sun’s title change took the focus off of her title chosen to show the Sun’s failure to uphold freedom of speech.

Editorials are opinions of editors. Hutt’s title, “Uphold First Amendment” was to focus on the Sun’s editorial failure to endorse First Amendment rights to freedom of speech. As a press organization, the Sun should have written about vio-lations of Andrew Sheets’ right to freedom of speech. Instead, the Sun targeted Sheets as a muckraker and provocateur. Hutt’s letter questioned the Sun’s personal attack against Sheets.

Changing her title from “Uphold First Amendment” took the focus off the bias of the Sun’s allegiance to local government rather than allegiance to the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights. The Sun failed as an entity that should stand up for freedom of speech rather than obscure it.

Stanley HuttPort Charlotte

County’s a denial of rights

Editor:The Sun’s recent

Our View mentioned, “what may be county overreach,” key word being “may.” I already mentioned Smith vs. City of Cummings in which the 11th District Court states basically that no public official acting in the performance of their official duties has an expectation of privacy. Our own state attorney, 20th Judicial Circuit, had this to say about our right to film in public, “A citizen’s right to film government officials, in the discharge of their duties in a public place is a basic, vital and well-established liberty, safeguarded by the First Amendment.”

The Sun’s reference to the facility rule as “county overreach” greatly minimizes the criminality of our county employees and the actual effect, being a change in form of government. County employees other than the commissioners wrote the new rules. Who are legislators in Charlotte County? When and how did that change?

Another quote, apparently from the Sun and its owners, was that our well-established liberty “may depend on one’s definition of ‘harassed.’” Nothing is based on each individual’s definition of law. This is the problem with this whole situation. All these violations against the people are based on selective whims, feelings, moods or even retaliation against specific individuals. This is not how law is implemented in a free society. No maybes about it.

One person cannot take away the rights of another person because of imaginary fears of being filmed or disdain for the cameraman, especially when they are public employees.

Dave KesselringPort Charlotte

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OUR POSITION: Florida must pay attention and do a better job of assuring its retirees can look forward to their golden years being just that.

People often repeat what was supposed to be a joke and is wrongly or rightly attributed

to comic Billy Crystal. That is that people move to Florida to die.

Well, there is no escaping death, so if you retire to Florida you may well die here. But most retirees have a lot of life to live and a lot of memories still to make. That brings the question whether Florida is doing all it can to assure people have an opportunity for their golden years to be as happy and healthy as they would like.

According to an article in the Orlando Sentinel, the latest America’s Health Rankings re-port shows that Florida is lacking when it comes to quality of life for its older population.

The Sunshine State ranks only 29th for having the most physically and mentally healthy seniors, according to the Sentinel story.

How could that be? After all, Florida is generally recognized as one of the best locations for people to move to after retire-ment. The state is bracing for a wave of baby boomers who are expected to push our population to resource-sapping numbers.

There are a couple of issues, according to Carrie Hussey, Charlotte County’s human resources director. Hussey has long been plugged in to statistics and reports that trace not only the health and welfare of our older population but everyone who lives in Charlotte County.

She is not alone in her con-cerns. Sarasota County has its Age Friendly program which, although inclusive of all ages, tracks the welfare of seniors.

Hussey pointed out that the welfare of Charlotte County’s older citizens is very much tied to their socio-economic status — not unlike that of all residents.

According to the Florida Department of Health:

• 46% of Charlotte County, 21% of DeSoto County and 43% of Sarasota County are over age 60.

• 33% in Charlotte, 34% in DeSoto and 29% in Sarasota of those over 65 are disabled.

• 7% of those over 65 in Charlotte, 10% in DeSoto and 6% in Sarasota are living in poverty.

It shouldn’t come as a shock that Florida saw a 36% increase in the number of seniors di-agnosed with depression. As we grow older we lose friends and the people we count on for support. Older citizens eventual-ly may find themselves without a sounding board, much less someone who can care for them or provide companionship.

For example, according to the U.S. Census, 22% of those age 65 and over in Charlotte County live alone.

The, people may outlive their savings. That can lead to pov-erty and mental stress. Serious cases of depression can lead to suicide or excessive drinking. The Sentinel story noted 10% of older Floridians drink too much.

Answers are elusive. But we have to believe communities that foster activities for older Floridians, gathering places like Charlotte County’s Cultural Center and free clinics like the Virginia B. Andes facility and the Englewood Free Clinic are steps in the right direction.

Flip side: 85% of the 65-plus population in Charlotte County report their health is good.

Florida owes it to the people who trust us with their golden years to make that time as special as we can.

Florida is no nirvana

for all seniors

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S chool is out, parks and pools are open, grills

are heating up, but are you cooking up a breeding ground for mosquitoes? With summer about to take place, Charlotte County Mosquito Control in combination with the American Mosquito Control Association and the Florida Mosquito Control Association want to help you deal with those pesky blood-suckers that can ruin celebrations and transfer disease.

Containers with standing water and dark clothing are just two things that attract mosquitoes. Charlotte County Mosquito Control recommends everyone follow the

three D’s to keep mosquitoes away:

Drain: Empty out water containers at least once per week.

Dress: Wear long sleeves, long pants and light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.

Defend: Properly apply an approved mosquito repellent. Examples include: DEET, picaridin, IR 3535 or oil of lemon-eucalyptus.

Make your yard a mosquito-free zone by: disposing of any tires, which can breed thousands of mosquitoes; drilling holes in the bottom of recycling containers; clearing roof gutters

of debris; cleaning pet water dishes regularly; checking and emptying children’s toys; repairing leaky outdoor faucets; emptying water in standing containers or tarps and changing the water in bird baths at least once a week.

AMCA Technical Advisor Joseph Conlon says, “Encouraging your neighbors to also eliminate mosquito-breeding sources on their own property is critical to a community-wide control program.” Mosquitoes require water to complete their life cycle. If their water source is eliminated, breeding is reduced.

Mosquitoes can be more than just a nuisance. Their bites can spread diseases

such as Zika, West Nile Virus, dengue fever, chikungunya or several types of encephalitis.

The whole community has a responsibility to reduce mosquito breeding to assist in protecting human health. Charlotte County Mosquito Control is working hard to reduce mosquito populations in a safe and environmentally responsible matter.

In honor of the upcoming National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, June 23-June 29, Public Works reminds everyone to be vigilant to prevent mosquitoes and vector-borne diseases from spreading throughout our community. Effective mosquito

control involves a safe, effective, sustained partnership of mosquito control agencies as well as citizen awareness and participation of reducing breeding areas in the community.

For information, visit www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov. Click the Living tab on the top of the page, then click Mosquito Control under the My Neighborhood section, or contact Charlotte County Mosquito Control at 941-743-4370.

Scott Schermerhorn is the Charlotte County mosquito control director. Readers may reach him at [email protected].

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The Sun | Sunday, June 16, 2019 www.yoursun.com E/N/C VIEWPOINT

W ill Joe Biden inevitably win the

Democratic nomination for president? A month ago, many psephologists thought so, as national polls within two weeks of his April 25 announcement showed the former vice president with 41% of Democratic primary votes.

Four weeks later, that number has fallen to 32%, still formidable in a field of 24 candidates but lacking the look of inevitability. His light schedule of campaign events suggests a lack of confidence in the stamina steadiness of a 76-year-old candidate, and his flip-flop on major issues strengthens that impression.

The most important issue on which he’s switched is probably China. In May, he downplayed its importance. “China is going to eat our lunch? Come on, man!” he told Iowa Democrats. “They’re not competition for us.”

He changed his tune

in June. “We need to get tough with China,” he said, decrying its “abusive behavior,” “cheating” and “repression.” Quite a turnabout for one with 42 years of experience on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the National Security Council.

Attracting more attention was his 24-hour renunciation of his 43-year opposition to Medicaid abortions. He argued that recent state laws restricting abortion, if upheld by the courts, would reduce availability of abortions. But Medicaid payments won’t open closed clinics or enable banned procedures.

Nor did Biden’s abortion flip-flop reflect unanimous Democratic opinion. A June Politico/

Morning Consult poll showed Democrats almost evenly split on Medicaid abortions: 45 percent for, 38 percent against.

All of which makes a Biden nomination look less inevitable this month than it did in May. And maybe it was all along. A May YouGov survey reported that only 8% of Democrats were for “Joe Biden or bust.” The same percentage was “Bernie Sanders or bust,” while 67% were “considering multiple candidates.”

This is a race in which every candidate, well known or not, is standing on quicksand. As former President Barack Obama’s chief strategist, David Axelrod, wrote this week for CNN, “No one is going to hand Biden the Democratic nomination. He’ll have to engage fully and fight for it if he is to get the face-off with Trump he is seeking.”

And if his flip-flops on China and abortion undercut his supposed advantages of deep

experience and settled conviction, his stance on another issue has the capacity to make his priorities seem downright eccentric.

That issue, dear to his heart, is passenger rail. During his 36 years in the Senate, he commuted almost every day to his home in Delaware on Amtrak, a 75-minute commute each way these days on the Acela. A month after the election, his first wife and daughter were killed in an auto accident. The commute enabled him to help raise his two sons. Over many years, it enabled him to keep in closer touch with constituents than almost any other senator.

No wonder he’s been a booster of high-speed rail, which makes him a natural ally of freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez this year. Her “Green New Deal” proposals include “transportation systems in the United States to eliminate pollution and greenhouse

gas emissions from the transportation sector as much as is technologically feasible” and would, according to a staff-drafted FAQ document, require the federal government to “build out high-speed rail at a scale where air travel stops being necessary.”

Of course your mileage may vary on what is “necessary.” There’s no doubt that the not-quite-high-speed Acela is the fastest way to travel the 120 miles from Capitol Hill in Washington to downtown Wilmington. But it’s cheaper to drive a car or take a bus, and it would be faster if you could commandeer a helicopter.

The veteran Biden, like the newcomer Ocasio-Cortez, wants the federal government to pay for “the construction of an end-to-end high-speed rail system that will connect the coasts, unlocking new, affordable access for every American.”

It’s hard to overstate how wacky an idea

this is. We already have “affordable access” through commercial airlines and interstate highways. And at distances above 300 miles, high-speed rail can’t compete on travel time with airlines and on costs with automobiles. Among the world’s much-praised high-speed rail lines, only the 300-mile-long Tokyo-Osaka Shinkansen and the Paris-Lyon TGV have been profitable.

Given the fiasco of California’s now-canceled high-speed rail and the longstanding failure to upgrade the Acela line to Shinkansen/TGV standards, it’s lunatic to envision — and start paying for — a 3,000-mile coast-to-coast passenger rail line. Anyone want to ask Biden about this?

Michael Barone is a senior political analyst for the Washington Examiner, resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and longtime co-author of The Almanac of American Politics.

The candidate and his not-feasible pet project

MichaelBARONE

Washington Examiner

‘It is a great advantage to a president,” said

the 30th of them, “and a major source of safety to the country, for him to know he is not a great man.” Or, Calvin Coolidge would say today, a great woman. While today’s incumbent advertises himself as an “extremely stable genius” and those who would replace him promise national transformation, attention should be paid to the granular details of presidential politics, which suggest that a politics of modesty might produce voting changes where they matter, and at least 270 electoral votes for a Democrat.

If the near future resembles the immediate past, which it often does, the Democratic nominee in 2020 will be, as the Republican nominee was in 2016, the person favored by the party faction for whom government is more a practical than an

ideological concern. For Republicans in 2016, the faction — non-college whites — felt itself a casualty of an economic dynamism that has most benefited people who admire this faction least. In 2020, the decisive Democratic faction in the nomination contest is apt to be, as it was in 2016, African Americans, whose appraisal of government is particularly practical: What will it do regarding health care, employment, schools? For them, packing the Supreme Court, impeaching the president, abolishing the Electoral College and other gesture-promises probably are distractions. African Americans were at least 20% of the vote in

15 of the 2016 primaries, and in all the primaries combined they gave 76% of their votes to Hillary Clinton. This is why Trump did not get a chance to defeat Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who narrowly defeated Clinton among white voters in the primaries. These numbers are from the National Journal’s Josh Kraushaar, who referred to a 2016 Pew survey that found just 27% of African American Democrats identify as liberal, and a plurality describe themselves as moderate. Some of that plurality surely resent the idea of reparations for slavery as a badge of an irremediable damage. And the importance of ensuring robust African American turnout for Democrats is illustrated by this fact: If in 2004 John Kerry had received as many black votes in Ohio as Barack Obama was to receive in 2008, Kerry would have been the 44th president.

Furthermore, in the 110-day sprint between the end of the Democratic nominating convention in Milwaukee and Election Day, the earliest voting — this is subject to change — begins Sept. 18 in Minnesota and at least one fifth of 2020 voters will probably cast their ballots before Election Day. The decisive voters might be those who crave not transformation but restoration — the recovery of national governance that is neither embarrassing nor exhausting. So, the Democratic Party, the world’s oldest party, which for the first time in its history has won the popular vote in six of seven presidential elections, should be keenly focused on how to subtract states from Donald Trump’s 2016 roster, and to do so by carrying more than the 487 counties (out of 3,142) that Clinton carried. Democrats

might try to decipher the almost 41-point swing in northeast Iowa’s inscrutable Howard County, the only U.S. county that voted in a landslide for Obama over Mitt Romney (by 20.9 points) in 2012 and four years later in a landslide for Trump over Clinton (by 20.1 points).

Democrats must make amends with the 402 other counties that voted for Trump after voting for Obama at least once. This will require the Democrats’ progressive lions to lay down with the Democrats’ moderate lambs, a spectacle as biblical as it is inimical to progressives’ pride about their wokeness. They might, however, be encouraged to be more politically ecumenical by remembering this: In 2016, Clinton won cumulatively a million more votes than Obama did in 2012 in New York, Massachusetts and California, but won one million fewer than

he received everywhere else.

Everything, however, depends on Democrats jettisoning, before they allow it to influence their selection of a candidate, their self-flattering explanation of 2016. As William Voegeli, senior editor of the Claremont Review of Books, has written: “Ascribing the 2016 election to your opponents’ bigotry makes clear that the problem was not that Democrats didn’t do enough to deserve people’s votes, but that the people weren’t good enough to deserve Democrats’ governance. ... One imagines that, sooner rather than later, even Democrats will come to suspect that denigrating people until they vote for you lacks a certain strategic plausibility.” Sooner than the Milwaukee convention?

George Will’s email address is [email protected].

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Washington Post

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ENGLEWOOD — John Charles Hardy, 75, of Palmetto, was identified Friday as the driver involved in a crash Wednesday, which he did not survive.

Hardy lost control of his 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV at the intersection of Dearborn Street and Stratford Road Wednesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

He was going to make a left turn onto Dearborn Street, but when he entered the intersection, he continued south into a tree.

Hardy was transported to Englewood Community Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The passenger in the vehicle,

Englewood resident Jill Carden, 72, suffered from minor injuries.

Both were wearing seat belts and the crash was not alcohol related, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:

• Tina Marie Hoyer, 22, of Venice. Charges: possession of a controlled substance without a prescription and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond: $2,000.

• James Robert Stewart, 52, 9200 block of Pinetree Blvd., Port Charlotte.

Charge: first degree larceny/petty theft of property $100 to under $300. Bond: $1,000.

• Jason Ray Bennett, 32, 11400 block of 5th Ave., Punta Gorda. Charges: failed to register motor vehicle, fleeing or attempting to elude, second offense of driving while license suspended. Bond: $6,000.

• Jeffrey Charles Myers, 33, 24400 block of Nova Lane, Punta Gorda. Charge: sexual battery of victim over 12 years old but under 18 years old, no physical force or violence. Bond: $150,000.

• Kathleen Anne Danahy, 42, 5400 block of Swaying Palm, Punta Gorda. Charge: knowingly driving while license suspended or revoked, grand theft of motor vehicle, three counts of possession

of a controlled substance without a prescription, possession of drug paraphernalia, and false ID given to a law enforcement officer. Bond: none.

• Jack O’Neal Pickford, 46, 1st block of Pepe Court, Punta Gorda. Charges: two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, three counts of violation of probation or community control, and failure to stop vehicle as ordered by law enforcement officer. Bond: $4,000.

• Latoya Carlisha Valenti, 38, 21300 block of Argyle Ave., Port Charlotte. Charge: contempt of court. Bond: $500.

• Robert Allen Bryner, 36, 4100 block of Conway Blvd., Port Charlotte. Charge: violation of probation or community control. Bond: none.

• Robert Earl Borresen III, 23, 2400 block of Tamarind, Port Charlotte. Charges: violation of probation or community control, knowingly driving while license suspended or revoked, possession or a controlled substance without a prescription, and possession of

drug paraphernalia. Bond: $6,000.• Christopher Lee Pierce, 29, 300

block of Aylesbury Lane, Port Charlotte. Charges: violation of parole, failure to stop vehicle as ordered by a law enforcement officer, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, possession of drug paraphernalia, and resisting an officer without violence. Bond: none.

• Joshua James Jacobs, 37, homeless of Port Charlotte. Charges: possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription. Bond: $2,000.

• Amy Nicole Enders, 13, 400 block of Ravenwood Blvd., Port Charlotte. Charge: arson of dwelling or structure where people present. Bond: not listed.

• Cody James Merrell, 15, 20200 block of Benton Ave., Port Charlotte. Charges: malicious land burning and arson of dwelling or structure where people present. Bond: not listed.

• Zachary Nathaniel Foote, 31, 600

block of W. Tarpon Blvd., Port Charlotte. Charge: DUI. Bond: $1,500.

• Anthony Enrigue Rose, 30, 2300 block of Irondale Rd., North Port. Charges: two counts of possession of marijuana with intent to sell and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond: $8,000.

• Landon Kai Strelau, 15, 3200 block of Wenona Dr., North Port. Charges: grand theft of more than $10,000 but less than $20,000 and grand theft of a motor vehicle. Bond: not listed.

• Keith Copeland, 47, of Avon Park, Fla. Charges: battery by intentional touch or strike and sexual battery on someone 18 years or older. Bond: $160,000.

• John Edwin Wheeler Jr., 29, 300 block of West Oak St., Arcadia. Charges: failure of defendant on bail to appear on a felony, violation of probation or community control, failure of defendant on bail to appear on a misdemeanor, and three underlying charges. Bond: none.

— Compiled by Liz Hardaway

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Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) ranked first in medium-sized airports working with low-cost carriers, according to a report conducted by OAG, a United Kingdom-based air travel intelligence company.

OAG’s North America’s Airport Leaders’ 2019 re-port deemed PGD at the top due to 100 percent of the seats being oper-ated by low-cost carrier Allegiant Air.

The airport has also seen 11 percent growth since last year, according to the report.

“It’s an honor to be recognized as a leader

in the world of low-cost airports,” said PGD’s CEO James Parish. “As the competition continues to grow, we are thankful for our collaborative rela-tionship with Allegiant Air — a premiere ultra low-cost carrier and local community partner.”

“Healthy expansion among medium and small airport categories indicates there’s no limit on opportunity for North American airports when they make informed, data-driven development decisions,” said John Grant, senior analyst with OAG.

PGD also ranked num-ber 8 in best turnaround times in medium airports. The airport has 76.7%of

flights arrive on time, and 82.6% of flights depart on time.

Meanwhile, the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) ranked third among the fastest-grow-ing medium airports. The airport saw its seat capacity grow by 36% since May 2018.

“We are extremely grateful to the communi-ty for supporting all the new air service we have received over the past year,” said Rick Piccolo, the president and CEO of SRQ. “Our discussions with the airlines con-tinue to be very positive and we are optimistic that the airport will have more new route

announcements in the future.”

Since April 2018, the airport has added two airlines — Allegiant Air and Frontier Airlines. This has brought 23 new routes

and 18 new destinations.SRQ was also ranked

sixth in most new routes added, with five new routes since May 2018.

There are a total of 83 medium airports included

in the study’s rankings. Medium airports handle between 0.05 percent and 0.24 percent of scheduled departing seat capacity in North America.


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By RONALD DUPONT JR.DIGITAL EDITOR

Imagine if a great local business was giving away its merchandise. Lines would be down the block as people rushed to get the free deals.

Now imagine this company deciding to charge for its merchan-dise — and then seeing the number of customers increase dramatically.

Doesn’t make sense, does it? Well, it does if the product is amazing and people want more of it.

That’s what we have witnessed with our newspaper and magazine websites. When we start-ed charging people last month after they reached their three-story limit, the number of people visiting our websites increased and the number of pages people are looking at increased, as well.

We attribute this to two reasons:

1) When people real-ized they were going to have to pay, they started looking around on our websites more intently and realized just how much we offer for as little as $12.53 a month for our digital-only subscriptions.

2) Our readers began to realize that if they are a subscriber, they will get to see almost all of our news stories and photos online once an editor says they are ready — sometimes a full day before you see those same stories in the newsstand.

If you think I’m making you a sales pitch, I am. In just the past two weeks, hundreds of people signed up for our digital-only subscription. If you would like to be one of those people, just call 941-206-1300.

OK, now let’s look at last week’s Top 5 stories, most of which were

heavily embraced by our readers because of us posting these stories online early.

WOMAN SUES PORT CHARLOTTE CLINIC OVER “UNLAWFUL” BAKER ACT

Lynne Pointon arrived at Elite DNA Therapy Services in Port Charlotte on July 3, 2018, hoping to establish a re-lationship with a psychi-atrist in order to get her medication adjusted. She wasn’t suicidal and had no thoughts of harming others, she said.

Yet, Pointon was allegedly Baker Acted by clinic staff and spent more than 24 hours at Riverside Behavioral Center. Now, she’s suing the company, as well as the doctor and nurse individually who signed off on the Baker Act.

“It’s been so detrimental to my mental health,” Pointon told the Sun. “I used to so upbeat. I would trust everybody, but now I’m so skeptical of everyone I meet.”

The Baker Act allows for involuntary commitment up to 72 hours for people with a mental illness who are in danger of becoming a harm to themselves or others if there are no less restrictive options available.

According to the lawsuit fi led in Charlotte County court, a nurse at the clinic took Pointon’s medical and psychiatric history, noting in her record she was neither suicidal, nor homicidal, and was a suitable candidate for outpatient treatment.

But when she left the room, the nurse returned to inform Pointon she would be Baker Acted under Florida’s Mental Health Act.

ASIAN WATER MONITOR ON THE LOOSE IN NORTH PORT

Move over, alligators. You

are not the only living dinosaurs in the area.

An Asian water monitor was spotted two week ago in North Port. The next day, another was captured in Venice.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is working to trap the semi-aquatic lizard that remains loose in North Port after it was fi rst seen on May 31. The lizard is not native to Florida, and due to its generalist diet, it has the potential to threaten native species of wildlife in Florida, FWC offi cials said. They also can be dangerous toward small pets.

BRUSH FIRES BURN ACRES NEAR ENGLEWOOD’S ANN DEVER PARK

This is the second week in a row that this story has appeared in the Top Five. That means that this story and its amazing photos continue to be shared by thousands of people across Englewood and the neighboring communities.

You have to understand that this was a large fi re and had a chance at get-ting into housing devel-opments in Englewood. If that had happened, the number of casualties would have gone up. To this day, the editor who wrote the story continues to get phone calls and emails about the fi re.

WOMAN TRIED TO FLEE CRASH WITH $110,000 IN DRESS

We had a woman with a baby gator

inside the front of her pants a few weeks ago. Then we had a woman trying to sneak phones into a correctional facility. She had shoved them into her underwear.

And in the latest incident of odd things in clothing, several ten-thousand-dollar bundles of cash fell out of a Port Charlotte woman’s dress after she ran over a man’s foot with her car and was detained by dep-uties Sunday afternoon.

Catherine Allford, 63, of Rotonda West, drove through a restricted area

and a crowd of people outside Bert’s Black Widow Harley-Davidson on El Jobean Road,

according to a Charlotte County Sheriff’s Offi ce report. The area was blocked off for a custom-er appreciation event.

When the deputy arrived, Allford was sitting in her car with the engine

running. According to the report, she appeared to be crying and was making movements as if to hide something.

Allford refused to exit the vehicle when asked by a deputy. The deputy tried to escort her from the ve-hicle, but she pulled away and went limp, the report stated. This is when money began to fall from under Allford’s dress. The deputy arrested Allford. Another deputy searched Allford and found a $100 bill in the front of her underwear.

Allford told deputies she was in real estate and had a lot of money. She told deputies she had surgery on her back and “probably took too many pain pills,” according to the report.

Allford was transported to the Charlotte County Jail without incident. She was charged with DUI, DUI with damage to property or person, leaving the scene of a crash involving injuries, and refusal to submit to DUI testing after license suspended.

SICK OF SEEING DERELICT BOATS LITTERING LOCAL WATERWAYS? SO

WAS THE GOVERNORA new Florida law could

make it easier for local governments and law enforcement to remove derelict boats from waters in their jurisdictions.

Derelict boats are an environmental hazard and safety concern, state and local offi cials have said. After three years of confusion since rules for removing derelict boat changed, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law (SB 1666), which changes the time frame for boat removal, studies the im-pact on the environment specifi cally where these boats are left behind, and adds a source for contin-uous grant funding for derelict boat removal.

The new law goes into effect July 1.

Ronald Dupont Jr. is the Digital Editor for Sun Coast Media Group, which owns this newspaper.

Sun Newspapers adds paywall, then sees number of online visitors jumpStats show readers are enjoying the chance to see stories early

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An Asian water monitor, similar to one captured in 2015 by Florida Fish and Wildlife, is on the loose in North Port, offi cials say. It can be considered dangerous to native wildlife and small pets.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Sun Newspapers has a Facebook page for each of its newspapers and even for some of the magazines. Listed below are some of the better comments on Facebook in the past week or so. You can always look up the stories in the Sun Newspaper archives.

A BUZZER HIT, A DISQUALIFICATION; AN ‘EPIC’ FALL FOR NORTH PORT NINJAS

Vicki Ruh-Parisi Thanks again, Sun! We are so proud of Josh, Ashley and all of the Ninjas!! What an amazing experience! Excited for the next season!!

Sharleen Saltzman One of my favorite shows. They should be proud of themselves for making it. I am hoping one comes to Tampa so my daughter and I can go watch!

ROTONDA WEST UP IN ARMS OVER SIDEWALKHunter Hack Swenson So In favor of the sidewalks! The extra

you pay in taxes will save your life most likely. Considering I nearly hit a person per day who has no care in the world that they’re walking in the middle of traffic on the main roads, it’s for the best! I can’t tell you how many times I see people walking their dogs, stopping in the middle of the road to chat, riding bikes on the main roads! The kicker is half the time it’s pitch black when these people are out and about doing these things. Sometimes I think maybe they want to end it all, but then I realize it’s just people being dumb.

Hunter Hack Swenson It’s definitely people being dumb when they decide to walk on the main roads during dusk or dawn with no visible light and. Sorry that’s dumb. Or having a conversation in the middle of the road when they see a car coming. Yes that’s dumb. People have no common sense nowadays and I see it on a daily basis. As far as where is all the money? It’s going to come from taxes, which it should. Taxes are meant for things like these. Not my fault 80% of Rotonda is on fixed incomes.

Miranda Lynn Weese There are a lot of children and elderly who shouldn’t be walking in the road, especially since majority of those roads DO NOT have enough room for cars and people. I agree completely with the sidewalks. And the whining is honestly ridiculous.

A SMALL CITY WITH A BIG HEART WELCOMES YOUMichael Bollo Great townSean J. Lucas I love Punta Gorda and its historic Holmes.

B&B THEATRES BUYS VENICE’S FRANK THEATER, PLANS REOPENING FRIDAY

Sarah Kate I know Frank’s wasn’t very clean, but we always had the best service and they had the most delicious popcorn anywhere! We love going there

Cindy Krumwiede Brenner Thank god! It needs to be completely re-done. There was critters in the ceiling one night. NO JOKE!!

Tommy Villani They have applied for permits and will do a complete renovation in September.

SHERIFF WANTS 8% BUDGET INCREASE MOSTLY FOR HIGHER SALARIES AND NEW POSITIONS

Hannah Giles Absolutely! I also encourage that our 911 Dispatchers can be included in this. We thank our Officers and Dispatchers for all they do for our community.

Rhett Anderson Working in a community that claims to back all first responders 100%, then balks at having to pay a little more in taxes is frustrating. We don’t discriminate our calls to your house, don’t discriminate our pay that is way behind the national average.

Doug Izzo I agree 100%. Local governments purpose is to take care of 3 things. Public safety, Infrastructure and parks. All the other stuff is fluff. “The pay increases are necessary to be able to recruit and retain qualified individuals committed to serving our community.” If you don’t pay enough you end up having a revolving door, costing tax payers more. However, taxes don’t need to be raised, the county just needs to rearrange funds and prioritize.

Skip Dresch No , unless he plans to increase patrol cars to have more of a presence. Barely see any CCSO patrolling the county or neighborhoods. Enforcement of traffic and vehicle safety non existent by CCSO.

Mike Jensen Has had a 12.7% increase in employees in the past 4 years and a $15 million increase in his budget in that same time, which is approx 21.4%. Strikes me that we need a sheriff who is a better manager.

MEET JERRY WATERS: “THE PREACHER MAN”Chiquitta Reaves-Wallace Awesome... teacher who loved

teaching and made learning fun! He was the same person everyday.Aman Da Mr. Waters unknowingly showed me compassion and

kindness during a time I needed it the most. Saving a life is just what he did. I was Amanda Adcock back then and I am forever thankful for him.

Michele Purvis One of the BEST teachers I ever had!!! Learned a lot about life from him

Amy Mathewson Selph He impacted all of us in such positive ways. I still credit him for seeing the value in classical music. I also still have the notes from my classmates that wrote something positive about me. Every young teenager needs that!!

Sonya Shellhouse compiles the Facebook comments for this report.

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Josh Parisi, 21, originally from North Port, prepares for the Atlanta course in March. It was his fi rst chance to run the course — although he has worked as a “course tester” for two years for the show. The Atlanta episode is set to air in June.

RENTING: WHAT ABOUT EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS?

I can’t rent out to pet owners, but what about those with emotional support animals?

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HELP KIDS PUT THEIR BEST FOOT FORWARDSunrise Kiwanis

Shoes for Kids project aims to collect 5,000 pairs of shoes.

—See page 9B

JAM SESSIONS CONTINUE TO BE A HITNorth Port

community hosts monthly event for residents.

—See page 10B

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P rior to my adventures as a Florida real estate

Broker, I spent my time developing software for a company I started 20 years earlier, and eventually sold. Real estate has been a good fi t for me because the steady stream of emerging technologies continues to provide exciting opportunities in real estate marketing.

Eighteen months ago, I accepted The Sun‘s invitation to increase my column submissions from bi-monthly to weekly. Writing for The Sun continues to be a wonderful experience for me because I enjoy writing and sharing what I know with you.

A side-effect of having more frequent publication dates is that I currently receive four to six questions via phone or email from our readers. I do my best to help whenever I can, although there are weeks where this requires more time than writing the column.

As we know, there are never quite enough hours to accomplish everything we want in a day.

Beginning this week, you will notice some format changes in The Sun. It is exciting to be associated with The Sun, as they too are focused on emerging technologies like the recent addition of real-time news to the electronic editions.

With The Sun‘s blessing, I will be altering the publication schedule of my columns to coincide with the new format enhancements. Rather than submitting a column every week, I sill submit them “as time permits.”

This will allow me to devote more time to better master new technologies that are powerful marketing tools, but complex. Real estate videos are a good example. There is widespread consensus they are highly effective. Yet, how often do you see a professional-grade video linked to a listing?

Taking it to another level, how many times does the video include drone footage fl ying over the surrounding neighborhood? How frequently do you see drone photos attached to listings where the photo shows dozens or hundreds of homes, yet there are no post-production markings on the photo indicating

which property is the listing?

When you do see a video attached to a listing, is it a real video? Or is it just a camera slowing zooming in and out of a still video?

If it is a real video, is it hosted on a professional platform devoid of commercials? YouTube is branded, which would likely violate MLS rules.

Is the video hosted on a platform that will automatically recognize the device you are viewing it on so that the platform can optimize the delivery of the video to your device?

For example, if the video is shot in 4K (Ultra-HD) resolution, and hosted on a platform capable of the resolution-recognition above, the video will play equally well on your iPhone, PC monitor, or 85-inch 4K TV.

These questions highlight that emerging technologies have a lot to offer but implementing them properly can be complex and time-consuming.

With the extra time I will have by adjusting my publication schedule, I also hope to brainstorm some ideas with my editor, Chris. For example, the front page of the real estate section routinely features three listings. Each includes a photo and listing details.

What if, in the lower corner of each photo, there was a small QR code? Scanning the QR code with your smart phone or device would bring that photo to life by launching a video or photo gallery of the home on your device.

Please excuse me for the tangent. I’m a real estate broker by day, but still an excitable technology nerd at heart. And if you don’t see my column here next week, please know I’m not going anywhere.

Brett Slattery is a Realtor and broker/owner of Brett Slattery Realty llc. Brett and his wife, Deb, specialize in residential home sales and listings. Brett is also an experienced expert witness, and FAA-certifi ed drone pilot. Reach him via 941-468-1430, [email protected], or www.BrettSlattery.com.

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Q: Our condo is designated pet-free in our community documents. I am about to rent and want to keep the apartment in good shape. If I include a no-pets clause in the lease, am I still forced to accept emotional support or service animals? — Jane

A: Yes. Service and emotional support animals are not pets, so restrictions that apply to pets do not apply to them. Emotional support animals are companion animals that provide therapeutic benefits for people with psychiatric or mental disabilities. These animals do not have to be trained, unlike service animals that are trained individually to perform specific tasks to help a person who is disabled. You do have the right to confirm that the animal is genuine and your prospective tenant is not trying to outsmart you. However, it is essential to remember that you should not discriminate against someone with one of these animals any

more than someone with, for example, a wheelchair. It is understandable that you want to keep your apartment in good repair, but sometimes you have to adjust your expectations to allow everybody to be

treated fairly.Q: My homeowner’s

association wants me to ask permission to put up a security camera. Can they make me do this? — Liz

A: Yes, but only if your

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particular concern for communities because they tend to bother the neighbors. If you live in one of these communities and feel the need to install cameras, find smaller units that are unobtrusive

and are unseen from the street and you should not have an issue. You should also remember that the same privacy rules apply in an association that apply everywhere: You cannot record places where someone has a reasonable expectation of privacy, such as into your neighbors’ doors or windows. To avoid issues, do not point your cameras anywhere past your property lines.

Gary M. Singer is a Florida attorney and board-certified as an expert in real estate law by the Florida Bar. He practices real estate, business litigation and contract law from his office in Sunrise, Florida. He is the chairman of the Real Estate Section of the Broward County Bar Association and is a co-host of the weekly radio show Legal News and Review. He frequently consults on general real estate matters and trends in Florida with various companies across the nation. Send him questions online at www.sunsentinel.com/askpro or follow him on Twitter at @GarySingerLaw.

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By JACK GUTTENTAGTHE MORTGAGE PROFESSOR

The usual reasons to refinance are to reduce the monthly payment or to raise cash. A third reason — which is underappreciated — is to shorten the period of indebtedness.

The third motive is seldom acted upon. Indeed, borrowers who refinance into a new mortgage that has the same term as the original mortgage — a new 30-year supplanting an old 30-year, for example — extend the life of their mortgage instead of shortening it. That is not the way to go for anyone who expects to retire someday.

A major reason that few borrowers refinance in order to shorten their period of indebtedness is that the benefits are delayed and seldom displayed. Where the first two options provide immediate feedback in lower payments or cash in hand, benefits of the third option are deferred for years. Indeed, unless the decline in mortgage rates has been unusually large, the immediate

impact will be a higher monthly payment and/or upfront refinance costs to be paid. The long-run benefits are nowhere calculated.

Nonetheless, there are two significant benefits. The major one, in addition to the psychic satisfaction of being out of debt, is enlarged future borrowing power if it is needed. For example, if a homeowner needs additional funds when she hits 62 and looks to a HECM reverse mortgage to get it, every dollar of debt remaining on her existing mortgage reduces the amount she will be able to draw on the reverse mortgage dollar for dollar.

The second benefit, which arises from the decline in market interest rates, is the reduction in cost. The cost of a new refinanced mortgage carrying a shorter term will be lower than the cost of retaining the current mortgage. Here is an example.

Prudence took a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage of $320,000 at 4.5 percent just five years ago. That gives her 25 years to go which

she would like to cut to 20 years, or even 15 years if that is possible.

On June 7, she could have refinanced into a 20-year mortgage at 3.125 percent with $5,700 in upfront costs. Her new payment at $1,636 would be just slightly higher than the existing payment of $1,621. But her total costs over the next 20 years would be $398,000 compared to $486,000 if she retains her current mortgage. In addition to being out of debt five years sooner, she will save $88,000 during the 20-year period.

Our mortgage system allows borrowers to select from a menu of interest rates and upfront charges called “points.” This allows borrowers with extra cash to reduce the monthly payment, or the reverse. If Prudence does not have the $5,700 upfront charge, for example, she could largely eliminate it by accepting a rate of 4.125 percent and accepting a higher monthly payment. Her savings in that case are reduced to $55,000, but it is still a good deal.

Applying the same approach to a 10-year debt reduction, the cost to Prudence would be higher but the cost savings would be correspondingly greater. At the posted rate of 2.75 percent on a 15-year mortgage, she would be obliged to increase her monthly payment by $166 and pay additional upfront costs of $10,275, but she would save $120,000

over the 15 years relative to her current mortgage. The major benefit, of course, is that she would be out of debt 10 years earlier.

Differences in total cost over many years is not the ideal way to measure refinance options. As the sum of monthly payments plus upfront charges, it undervalues those charges. An alternative is to take the present value

of total costs, which I have done. This reduces the refinance cost savings — it drops from $120,000 to $45,000 in the example above — but the conclusions are not affected.

Jack Guttentag is professor emeritus of finance at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Comments and questions can be left at http://www.mtgprofessor.com.

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By KAREN D’SOUZATHE MERCURY NEWS

School’s out for summer. That means many kids are scrambling to have as much fun as possible and may parents are hustling to move into a new home before school is back in session.

Buying a home is tricky for anybody, especially if it’s your first one, but parents have a far more stressful time than those without kids, according to Zillow Research. Parents with kids under 18 are far more likely to bust their budget and make smaller down payments. Sadly, they are also more likely to end up with crushing commutes and smaller homes than they wanted.

“Having kids is a major destabilizer in life — their needs are constantly changing and seemingly impossible to anticipate,” said Skylar Olsen, Zillow’s director of economic research. “Combine all that uncertainty with a massive financial decision that inevitably requires tough trade offs among a limited set of options and has to be wrapped up in time to move before school starts and you’ve got one of the biggest challenges around.”

For starters, parents tend to have a longer wish list. Things that may be negotiable for people without kids seem mandatory for parents. Think about things like safety, enrichment and community. They also place a higher importance on having the right

number of bedrooms and bathrooms, private outdoor space and community amenities.

Location is always key but it’s a deal breaker for parents, who need easy access to daycare, schools and work. An endless commute means less time with the kids,

especially if they go to bed early. Making dinner and doing homework can take up all your quality time.

Zillow also found that parents are more likely to have an offer or mortgage financing package fall through and they attend more open

houses. Despite the extra effort, two thirds of these buyers with children say they ultimately made sacrifices to stay within their budget. About a third of them sacrificed a shorter commute (34.1%), a larger home (31.2%) or their desired finishes (32.7%), according to a

nationwide survey of recent home buyers.

For the record, renters with children also have it rough. They fill out 1.9 times as many applications as renters without kids and it takes them a month longer to find their home. Many renters with children also are financially vulnerable, with more than half (54.1%) saying in a survey that they couldn’t afford a $1,000 unexpected expense.

The good news is that 94.6 percent of parents who recently bought a home say they love it, which is actually slightly higher than those without kids. A softening home market might help too.

“As markets cool, parents will have more time to breathe and reflect on what tradeoffs they’re willing to make,” says Olsen. “With interest rates back down, they’re be more able to lock in an affordable monthly payment that will last through college. The trick is finding the home that still fills the family’s needs as toddlers turn into kids, kids into teenagers, and teenagers into the young adults in your basement.”

Zillow survey shows home buyers with kids face greater struggles

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Parents tend to have a longer wish list as homebuyers. Things that may be negotiable for people without kids seem mandatory for parents.

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With homeowners staying in their homes longer these days, it’s no surprise that they’ve dropped a lot of cash on big-ticket home improvements in recent years. But new research suggests homeowners are pumping the brakes on how much they’ll shell out for remodeling projects this year.

After home remodeling spending hit a record high of nearly $425 billion in 2017, annual gains are projected to slow in more than half of the nation’s largest housing markets in 2019, according to a report from the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.

The pace of spending by homeowners is expected to cool in 29 of the 49 major metros the Remodeling Futures Program tracks in comparison to 2018 gains. What’s more is researchers estimate the

annual growth in home improvement spending will fall to the lowest rate in three years in nearly half of the housing markets studied.

Researchers say

pronounced slowing is likely in markets such as San Antonio, Texas, Kansas City, Missouri, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, New York and Dallas.

In some housing markets, though, remodeling spending will actually see an uptick, according to the report.

“Despite the broader deceleration, remodeling gains should remain strong and even accelerate through year-end in some areas of the country, including Orlando and Las Vegas where remodeling permitting, house prices and homebuilding have picked up,” says Elizabeth La Jeunesse, senior research analyst in the Center’s Remodeling Futures Program.

“Regionally, the strongest growth in 2019 is expected to be among metros in the West, paced by projected growth of 8 percent or more in Sacramento, Denver, Seattle, Tucson, San Jose and Las Vegas.”

Here’s what’s driving the expected declines

Several forces on a macroeconomic level are giving homeowners pause before pursuing big-ticket projects, such as kitchen upgrades or basement finishing.

“Metros with cooling home prices and sales activity are not able to sustain the same pace of investment in home improvements as in recent years,” says Chris Herbert, managing director of the Joint

Center for Housing Studies.

Indeed, home-price growth rose by just 3.7 percent in March on an annualized basis, marking the 12th straight month that price growth has slowed.

Other factors at play on a microeconomic level suggest there are constraints within the remodeling industry that are impacting homeowners’ spending.

On the supply side, existing tariffs on materials such as timber, aluminum and steel have driven up the cost of home improvement projects, according to a recent CNBC report. Furthermore, President Donald Trump’s threat of proposed tariffs on Mexico would drive up the cost of materials like brick and concrete dramatically, says Robert Dietz, chief economist with the National Association of Home Builders.

Ultimately, those increased material costs will be passed down to homeowners looking to do renovations.

On the demand side, homeowners are seeing cooling home prices as a catalyst that’s likely to reduce their household net worth — an important driver of remodeling spending, Dietz says.

“A good deal of remodeling activity occurs right before a home is put on the market and right after a home is purchased,” Dietz says.

That aside, though, Dietz adds: “In hot markets, remodeling will remain hot.”

Labor shortages pose key challenge for remodeling companies

Another issue throwing a wrench into home remodeling demand — and costs — is a severe shortage of skilled laborers, Dietz says.

“Most individual remodelers will say they’re busy and schedules are full because they don’t have enough help,” Dietz says.

Construction hiring remained relatively flat in May, up by more than 4,000 positions, following an increase of 30,000 jobs in April. Although the construction industry is poised for higher-than-average growth of all jobs in the next seven years, contractors are struggling to attract younger, native-born workers into those positions, Dietz says.

“A persistent shortage in skilled laborers in construction jobs is nothing new,” Dietz says. He adds that labor shortages typically prompt remodelers to pay higher wages, which in turn means customers pay higher prices and it takes longer to finish improvement projects.

Here’s why homeowners are pumping the brakes on home remodeling spending

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After hitting an all-time high in 2017, home remodeling has dropped off in more than half of the U.S. housing markets.

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Charlotte County marriage licenses

• Jacob Kenneth Weaver of Hamilton, Ohio, and Brandy Ann Metcalf of Hamilton, Ohio

• Wilfredo Fernandez Del Castillo of North Port, and Lien Fernandez of North Port

• Michael Jahmar McLeod of Punta Gorda, and Michelle Oquendo of Punta Gorda

• Tara Ann Galgano of Port Charlotte, and Charles Dennis Cummo of Port Charlotte

• Christopher Narine of Punta Gorda, and Pallavi Joshy of Punta Gorda

• Tammy Lynn Rosch of Port Charlotte, and Paul Gilbert

McDonough of Port Charlotte• Henry Wayne Urban of Rotonda

West, and Jerilyn Marie Constantine of Rotonda West

• Alexandra Jade Benge of Port Charlotte, and Isaac Alvarado of Port Charlotte

• Charles William English of North Port, and Elizabeth Anne Spirk of North Port

• Joshua Thomas Bond of Punta Gorda, and Sarah Ann Barnes of Punta Gorda

• Rick Juliano of Port Charlotte, and Tonia Madeline Juliano of Port Charlotte

• Emmanuel Kraybill Christophel of Punta Gorda, and Hope Sue Smith of Punta Gorda

• Jangmy Saint Cyr of Port Charlotte, and Micaelle Exenthus of

Punta Gorda

Charlotte County divorces

• Raymond K. Arnett v. Serena Marie Arnett

• Ann-Marie Chambers v. Reginald Muscat

• Frank Chelednik v. David B. Cattanio• Deborah J. Copeland v. Jeffrey W.

Copeland• Christian Ryan Crank v. Tessa Marie

White• David Anthony Dwyer v. Sheryl

Annmarie Dwyer Nee Gayle• Rhonda Kay Furlong v. Joseph

Patrick Furlong• Martha Lydia Garcia v. Erick Mars

Claro• Krystal N. Hernandez v. Manuel

Corona Hernandez• Stacy A. Housley v. William C.

Housley• Teresa Jane Jury v. Scott Douglas

Jury• Krystal Anne Kalalas v. Anthony

Kalalas• Lynn Marie Perkins v. Brian Keith

Perkins• David K. Peterson v. Brandy N.

Peterson• Jaclyn Patricia Petrovski v. Zlatko

Petrovski• Robert John Rose v. Marcia Rose• Suresh Sarma v. Seetha Sarma• Timothy Smallwood v. Michelle

Smallwood• Schehera K. Stewart v. Jerry L.

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WINNERS CIRCLE

American Legion Post 103

• Sunday Darts winners June 9: Game 1: 1-Kim Hill, Dale McDaniels; 2-Tommie Holl, Roy Hill; 3-Fran Smith, Mickey Mullaney. Game 2: 1-Margaret Baldwin, Tommie Holl; 2-Fran Smith, John Seaman; 3-George Holl & George Stern Jr.

American Legion Post 110

• Bridge winners June 10: 1-Corlotta Crowell, 5460; 2-Jean Finks, 4320; 3-Miki Stroudt, 4120; 4-Hilda Schnare, 4010.

Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club

• Ladies Bridge winners June 12: 1-Irene Runkel; 2-Jayne Dietsch; 3-Janie Ressel.

• Mah Jongg winners June 11: Jeri Schaller, Connie Martell.

• Slam Bridge winners June 12: 1-Diane Floramo; 2-Jayne Dietsch;

3-Carol Jeffrey.

Charlotte Square Condominium

Complex• Charlotte County Bridge Group

winners June 8: Barb Allore, 4910; Joyce Weibel, 4510; Trudy Riley, 4450; Jay Oberlander, 3990.

Cultural Center of Charlotte County

• Duplicate Bridge winners June 6 (N/S): 1-Dave Johnson, Sharon Redmond; 2-John Herrmann, Marcia Lanphear; 3-Lenore Bumstead, Anny Poveromo. (E/W) 1-Bob Hawes, Randy Wentworth; 2-Dave and Donna Vaughn; 3-Peter Harrington, Dottie Harrop. June 11 (N/S): 1-Diana Prince, Randy Wentworth; 2-Fred Andreas, Kat Stuart; 3-Bob Rancourt, Peter Harrington. (E/W) 1-Warren Prince, Bill Vigneault; 2-Christine Beury, Mary Revins; 3-Dave and Jean Holcomb.

• Mah Jongg winners June 6: Table 1: Kathy Cimaglia, Linda Kopp; Table 2: Doris Marlin, Bea Oram; Table 3: Doreen Foster. June 11: Table 1: Kathy Cimaglia, Linda Kopp; Table 2: Merry Davine, Barb Polisar; Table 3: Jan Gifford, Dorothy Quirk.

Englewood Elks• Trivia Game winners June 11:

1-Phillies; 2-Scorpions.

Kings Gate• Friday Night Double Deck

Pinochle winners June 7: Jan Howard, 1430; Fred Smith, 1266.

• Bridge winners June 12: Gary Sblendorio, 1016; Jan Howard, 903.

Moose Lodge 2121

• Contract Bridge winners June 5: Barb Allore, 5940; Maryalyce Daugard, 5670; Virginia Clayton, 4500; Trudy Riley, 4420.

• Euchre Card Game winners June 6: Nancy Lanigan, 82; Nyla Carr, 71; Harry Godfrey, 71; Bonnie M. Weithman, 68; John Williams, 68; Lois Swincher, 68.

Port Charlotte Bridge Club

• Bridge Club winners June 7: 1-Jerry Shoemaker, 3580; 2-Lila Jameson, 3380; 3-Trudy Riley, 3070; 4-Harold Clark, 2840.

Riverwood• Trivia winners June 7: 1-Blue

Penguins; 2-Us and Them.

Twin Isles Country Club

• Duplicate Bridge winners June 12: 1-Terri Leavy, Nancy Scheer; 2-Arlene Rothhaar, Kathy Strayton. June 13: 1-Marylou Miller, Joan Schute; 2-Tie-Katie Costello, Lori Howard and Barbara Clay, Kathy Strayton.

TODAYBreakfast, Am Legion 113

3436 Indiana Road Rotonda 697-3616 Bring the family or group for breakfast everyone welcome 8-noon

Father’s Day Buffett, Rotonda Elks $12p/p Kids under 12 $6 delicious buffet 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free Mimosas & Bloody Mary members & guests

Computer Users Group, 3rd Tue. Computer Users Group Elsie Quirk Libr of June 18 WILL NOT MEET. ENJOY SUMMER. See you in the Fall Paul 698-0036

Fc Fuel Teen Group, FUEL High School Youth Group meets Sun. 4 p.m. @ 140 Rot. Blvd. W. Join us for fun, food & Bible Study. 475-7447

Sunday Blue Plate, Meat Loaf $7:00 VFW Auxiliary 550 N.

CHARLOTTE EVENTS

ENGLEWOOD EVENTS

NORTH PORT EVENTS

TODAYFarmers Market, History Park

Farmers Market open every Sunday 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 501 Shreve St., between Virginia Ave. & Henry St. 941-639-1887

Eagles, Eagles 23111 Harborview Road PC 941-629-1645 Funday with Linda 11-7 p.m. Happy Fathers Day

Punta Gorda Elks, 12 p.m. Father’sDayCeremony, 1-4 Father’sDay Picnic, 12 p.m. Bar/Tiki open, 2-5 Music/Tidal Wave@25538 ShorePG37-2606, mbrs&gsts

Deep Creek Elks 2763, Open 12:30 Fathers Day, NASCAR or games

Cribbage, The Cultural Center

2280 Aaron St, P C 33952. every Wednesday at 12:45 PM [$9) to play contact Martha @941 235 1658

Am Leg 110 Bingo, Show me the Money — join us for an afternoon of fun. Starting at 1:00 pm. Open to the public.

Four Paths of Yoga, The Yoga Sanctuary 112 Sullivan St Punta Gorda 941-505-9642. June 16, 1-3 p.m.. Cost $40

MONDAYEagles, Eagles 23111

Harborview Road PC 941-629-1645 Trustee meet 6 pm Aerie/Aux 7 p.m. lunch 11-2 pm dinner 5-8

SUNDAYAmVets312 dinner, 4 PM

7050 Chester Blvd. 941-429-5403 Free to all AmVet post fathers and all veterans fathers with ID

AMVETS 2000 Special, Best Breakfast in Town Large menu to choose from, only $7 incl/bev 401 Ortiz Blvd NP 941-429-1999

AmVets312 breakfast, 8:30 AM 7050 Chancellor Blvd. 941-429-5403 Come join us for breakfast blueberry pancakes

North Port Moose, Happy Father’s Day! Breakfast from 9-11 free for moose dads in north port! Bar food

available at 14156 Tamiami TrlNorth Port VFW, Members

& Guests, Sunday Funday, $0.25 off drafts, domestic bottles & well drinks, 4860 Trott Cir, NP 426-6865

AMVETS 2000 Dinner, Father’s Day Dinner Breaded Pork Chops & mixings 2-4 p.m. Fathers Free Others $5 401 Ortiz Blvd NP 941-429-1999

AmVets312 bingo, 2 PM 7050 Chancellor Blvd. 941-429-5403 Join us for an afternoon of bingo

AmVets312 karaoke, 5 PM 7050 Chancellor Blvd. 941-429-5403 Come join in on the fun of karaoke

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auto mechanic and the business enjoys an excellent reputation. Dr. D’s is located at 23415 Janice Avenue in the Whidden Industrial Park in Charlotte Harbor and the phone number is 941-743-3677. For the best service at a reasonable price, call or stop by Dr. D’s Auto Repair.

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OBITUARY POLICYObituaries are accepted from funeral homes and crematories, and from families if accompanied by a death certificate. Full obituaries, notices of services, remembrances and death notices are subject to charges. Email the item for publication to [email protected]; it must be accompanied by a phone number. For more information, call 941-206-1028.

CHARLOTTE

Georgia Anderson Georgia “Jane”

Anderson of Kingman, AZ passed away peace-

fully on May 20th after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

She was born August 1st,

1934 in Ashtabula, Ohio to Robert E. and R. Genevieve McCausland.

She graduated Valedictorian of her class of ‘51 from Kingsville High School, then received her RN degree from St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing in Cleveland, Ohio in 1955. She was married to William E. Anderson who proceeded her in death in Jan., 2017. She is survived by their 3 children; Robert E. of Linwood, NJ, Karen Janssen of Towson, MD and Kathy Dagres (William) of Kingman, AZ, 8 grandchildren; Alex, Amy, Douglas, Sarah, David, Emily, Chad and Andrew as well as 5 great-grandchildren. She worked as a nurse at St. Luke’s, OSU Hospital and The Florence Crittenden Home in Trenton, NJ. She was an avid golfer and won sev-eral club championships at Sharon Country Club and Oak Tree Country Club. She was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.

Private services will be held in the future.

Jeffrey James Dietrich

September 13, 1973 – June 08, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that we let family and friends know that Jeffrey “Jeff” J. Dietrich passed away on Saturday,

June 8, 2019 in Port Charlotte, Florida, from complications of pneumonia.

Those who knew Jeff, knew of his love for music, boating and art. He was always grateful for friends and family, and especially appreciat-ed the dedication of the caregivers he had over the years.

He leaves his loving mother, Candice Dietrich of Port Charlotte; his grandmother, Joyce Ryder; his uncle, Mark Ryder (and Carla) of North Branch, Michigan. Jeff was proceeded in death by his grandfather, Frank Ryder.

A Celebration of Life Party will be planned for the fall.

The family is asking for donations in lieu of flowers to be made to Share The Blessings Ministry, a non-profit organization that was close to Jeffrey’s heart. Donations can be mailed to Share The Blessings Ministry, P.O. Box 495223, Port Charlotte, FL. 33949 or made on line through the Share The Blessings Ministry’s Facebook page.

Audrey Mary Emma Thompson

Dlugolecki(1926 -2018)

Audrey Mary Emma Thompson was born on April 13, 1926 in the small town of Lachute, Quebec and passed on January 19, 2018 at age 91.

She is the eldest child of Jessie and Lester Thompson and older sister to Gary, Millie, and Dick. Always proud of her Canadian heritage, Audrey rose to sing a spirited “Oh, Canada” well into her 90’s.

Audrey earned her nursing degree in 1947, graduating 1st in her class at Catherine Booth Mothers’ Hospital in Montreal. As a young woman she enjoyed her mom’s baked beans, warm maple syrup, bagpipes, dancing at her uncle’s dance hall, horse-drawn sleigh rides, and playing ice hockey. She held her parents and her siblings dear to heart.

In 1950, Audrey married the love of her life, Leo Dlugolecki (1924 – 2019), and moved to the United States to begin a family. Together they raised six children: Michael, Martha Ann, Marilou, Myra Sue, Marian Jean, and Mark. Over the years, their family grew to include 12 beloved grandchildren: Heather, Burton, Kevin, Jason, Jennifer, Michelle, Jessica, Kayla, Adam, Audra, Kyle, and Eric; 7 sweet great-grandchil-dren; and 5 welcomed children-in-law.

Audrey was a kind and compassionate woman with a quick wit, a generous heart, and a strong sense of social responsibility. As a young mother she volunteered in the Girl Scouts and at her children’s schools. Later in life, she served as a hospice volunteer and together with Leo delivered “meals on wheels” and a warm greeting to the shut-ins of their community. As a wife and mother, Audrey was simply the best. Her family knew they were well-loved and unconditionally val-ued as the individuals they were. Our mom soothed us to sleep with lullabies when we were young, supported us through the trials and tribulations of our formative years, and continued to nourish us with her wisdom as we grew into adults. Together we share fond memories of summers at our lake cottage, homemade birthday cakes, bone china tea cups, holiday dinners, forget-me-nots, art at the kitchen table, “trick shot Nan” in the pool room, a menagerie of pets, and our parents singing love songs to each other. Our mom leaves us her legacy of family values, her deep aesthetic appreciation of art and nature, her wonderful generosity of spirit, and her love of milk chocolate.

Our family is forever grateful to the dedicated caregivers who lovingly cared for our parents during the last decade of their lives.

SERVICE: A celebration of life and burial will be held for both Audrey and Leo on Friday, June 21, 2019 at 11:30 a.m., at Sarasota National Cemetery.

Throughout their 67 years of marriage, it was their wish to be together

until the end of time. Audrey and Leo left the world a kinder and gentler place by their very being – and we shall miss them.

Carmen Peeples Holub

Carmen Peeples Holub was born in McAlpin, Florida in 1927 and lived

in Live Oak, Florida until 1933. Her mother and father, Vasco and Lois Peeples, and brother Vernon moved to

Punta Gorda to run a grocery store for Gus Cole. They ended up owning the store and moved up, over the store, on the corner of Marion Avenue and Cross Street. Carmen graduated from Charlotte High School and met a solider at the Punta Gorda Army Air Field. He was Harold “Dutch” Holub, and after the war, they got married and moved to Portland, Oregon.

During World War II, Carmen was a spotter for planes after school. She helped at the U.S.O. and was very active in the Presbyterian Church. She did a lot of singing on the radio in Ft Myers and at church, since she loved singing in the choir.

Carmen passed away June 1, 2019 after a long illness of Parkinson’s and was a very strong lady. She had the most wonderful granddaughter, Nisha, as she and her family took care of Carmen in the last year.

Carmen is survived by her children, Richard (Barb), Lois (Alan) and Sarah (Mike); seven grand-children, and twelve great grandchildren; Her sister, Gussie (Dale) Baker and family, Debra (Benji) Dees and family, Russell (Tina) Baker and family, Stephen Baker and family, Carolyn (Rick) Bohlander and family, Jane Peeples and family. She also had a lot of cousins living in Placida, Boca Grande, Englewood, Sebring, Jacksonville and one aunt, Helen Cole, in Placida.

Services will be at a later date in Portland, Oregon, but Carmen, still has lots of friends and family in Punta Gorda and still called Punta Gorda home. She loved her trips back to see everyone.

Please visit kays-ponger.com to leave the family your thoughts, memories and condolences on the online guestbook.

Gary L. Leips Gary L. Leips of Lady

Lake, Florida died Sunday, June 9, 2019 at the age of

76 years. Gary was born on October 10, 1942 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to E. Clark and Thelma

Leips. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Connie Leips of Lady Lake; his daughters Keely Allen and Michelle Leips; his brother Clark Leips; his two grandchil-dren Samantha and Elyse Allen; and many close friends.

Gary loved the outdoors; actively enjoying tennis, sailing, golfing, and camp-ing. After retiring from Emge Packing Company in 1990, Gary and his wife moved to Florida and became active in the Punta Gorda Boat Club where Gary was the former Fleet Captain. He was a life-long Elks member and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He had a pas-sion for helping others and volunteered at Tidewell Hospice in Port Charlotte

for 22 years.A funeral mass for family

and friends will be held at St. Timothy Catholic Church 1351 Paige Place, Lady Lake on June 25 at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Tidewell Hospice 5595 Rand Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34238 Attn: Philanthropy and to Compassionate Care Hospice at www.amedisys.com/donate.

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Albert J. LemmisAlbert J. Lemmis, 82,

of Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away on June 11, 2019 under Hospice care at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born March 11, 1937 in Newport, Rhode Island to James W. and Eleanor (nee Quelet) Lemmis.

He served in the US Air Force and was a graduate of Providence College in Rhode Island. He retired from American Express in 1999, where he served as a corporate auditor. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church for 20 years.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marie Lemmis (nee Clementi), their three children, Lisa Mead, James Lemmis and Albert Lemmis; 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 21 at 11 a.m., at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Punta Gorda. In lieu of fl owers, the family has requested donations be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church.


Donna Marie Trombley

May 17, 1945 to May 15, 2019

Donna Marie Trombley passed away at her home in Port Charlotte, FL on May 15th, 2019 after a very courageous battle with lymphoma. Donna was born in Fulton, NY on May 17th, 1945. She was surrounded by

her family as she departed this world and received her angel wings.

Donna was a wonderful, loving, caring woman full of life who was loved by everyone that had the pleasure to meet her. Donna shared her life, full of adventures, with her husband Ronald Trombley for over 56 years; and was a baker of pies like no other. Donna was a fun-loving Sister and Aunt to all her nieces and nephews.

Donna was a devoted mother to her 3 children, Treffl ey (Laura) Trombley, Tammy (Mark) Linton, and Todd (Megan) Trombley, whom she said, were her best accomplishments. To Donna family was everything. Donna’s 8 grandchildren were her pride and joy. Tony, Nicole, Justin, Riley, Treffl ey, Heather, Zachary and Tanner. Time spent at Grandma’s house was very special for her grandchildren. From making Christmas cookies, to a Halloween party where she tried reaching Dr. Seuss in a seance, and special trips to Disney and Deadwood South Dakota. Her grandchildren will cherish all their special moments with her. Donna was blessed with 3 great grandchildren, (Alton, Monroe and Baby T) at the time of her passing, 2 of them had yet to meet her but we know she will be watching over them.

There will be a celebration of her life on June 30th, 2019 at Waneka Lake Park in Lafayette CO from 1-4 p.m.

Donna would not want us to mourn her

death but celebrate the amazing person she was and the life she lived. In lieu of fl owers please send donations to: Stray Hearts Animal Shelter, Taos, NM, or to your favorite charity.

Daniel G. Wilson Daniel G. Wilson,

80, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Monday May 20, 2019. He was born March 28, 1939 in Peru, Indiana. Dan worked many years in the service department with many auto dealerships in the Indianapolis, Indiana area. He moved to Florida in 1989 with his wife, Martha. While in Florida he delivered payroll for First Financial in Port Charlotte for many years. His true calling was cabinet making and he loved boating.

Dan is greatly missed by his wife of 50 years, Martha; daughters, Sweela (Larry) Bolinger and Janice (Barry) Whetsel both of Indianapolis, Ind.; grandchildren, Travis, Aurora, Zachery, Dustin, Forrest, Caleb and Clint; and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Romer.

Celebration of Life will be held Friday 6:00PM June 21, 2019at the Harbour Heights Civic Assoc. 2530 Harbour Dr. Harbour Heights.

In lieu of fl owers family requests donations to go to a charity of your choice.

Forrest F. Yeager Forrest “Jiggs” F. Yeager

passed away peacefully on June 1, 2019. He was born April 12, 1919 in Batesville, Indiana.

Jiggs came to the Port Charlotte area in 1982 from Miami. He served in the Army during

World War II with the 39th Signal Co. attached

to the 26th Division. Jiggs was in Northern France, Rineland, Central Europe, and Ardennes in the Battle of the Bulge, serving with General Patton. He was a Tech Sgt. and served from January of 1942 to November of 1945, in which he received a Bronze Star. Jiggs was married to Vivian “Maggie”, who passed away September 24, 2004. He and his wife never had children, but had the next closest thing to a son, a monkey named Jiggsey Jr., who also preceded him in death. Jiggs loved life and always surrounded himself with numerous friends. His philosophy to a long life is, “Walk, walk, walk!” Jiggs was a member of the Legion, the Elks, the Moose, and Italian and Irish Clubs.

Visitation for Jiggs will take place on June 22, 2019 from 10-11 a.m., with a service begin-ning at 11 a.m., at Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home; 2405 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL 33952. Interment will take place at Florida National Cemetery.

In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to the Punta Gorda Bird Sanctuary and toward Cancer Research.


NORTH PORT

Ernest Douglas Billingham, Jr. Ernest Douglas

Billingham, Jr (AKA Douglas) of North Port, FL formerly of Clifton Park, NY, died Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

Survivors include his daughters, Jacqueline Bashford, Donna Siska, and Jennifer Willette; sons, Douglas III, Jason, Matthew and Christopher; 7 grand-

children; and 8 great grandchil-dren.

Douglas was pre-ceded in death by his

wife, Christine and his grandson, Michael.

At the request of Douglas, there will be no viewing hours and the Funeral Mass will be at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of fl owers, it is also the request of Douglas that friends take their children or some-one they love to dinner and celebrate his life.

To share a memory of Douglas or to leave the family a special condo-lence, please visit www.farleyfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are en-trusted to Farley Funeral Homes and Crematory, North Port, FL (941) 426-2880.

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“Life varies its stories. Time changes every-thing, yet what is truly valuable — what is worth keeping — is beyond time.”

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“What the heart has once owned and had, it shall never lose.”

— Henry Ward Beecher

Most people know that animal shelters receive

and adopt dogs and cats. Few, however, realize the numbers of small critters that are turned into these same shelters.

During 2018, Suncoast Humane Society received 108 bunnies, ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters and gerbils. This year to date over 60 have already been admitted, including the 17 rabbits and four guin-ea pigs currently available for adoption.

There is a variety of reasons that these small critters are turned in.

The Easter Bunny has a lot to do with rabbit over-population in shelters. Although there are many dedicated pet rabbit own-ers, a lot of small critters are purchased from pet stores as a novelty for the younger members of the family. This can end with sad results when the novelty wears off and becomes a huge responsi-bility. Rabbits are now the third most overpopulated species to enter animal shelters.

We are trying to work with local pet stores on possible adoption pro-grams for these bunnies, but as one store offi cial put it, they sell rabbits — they don’t adopt them. There lies one of the problems.

California, Hawaii, New York City and Washington, D.C. still ban ferrets as pets, mostly because of legislators’ misunderstandings between wild and pet ferrets. Elsewhere, they are generally considered, by ferret enthusiasts, as sweet little critters to have as pets. Most that are turned into Suncoast Humane Society are already spayed/neutered, and have rabies inocu-lations. If not, it is done before they are available for adoption.

Guinea pigs, gerbils and hamsters round out the majority of small critters brought to humane so-cieties and other animal shelters. Guinea pigs are capable of having fi ve litters a year, while gerbils and hamsters can double that number, producing 10-12 litters. That should pretty much explain why many of them end up at shelters.

Most people cannot distinguish between males and females, resulting in unplanned litters from co-habitation.

Humane Societies certainly do not want to adopt out pregnant animals, but with these small critters and without ultrasound or an X-ray machine, who can tell?

Other small critters that are brought to animal shelters include pet rats and many caged birds, including parakeets, ca-naries, fi nches, love birds and even an occasional parrot. Most people do not think of humane so-cieties or animal shelters when they want to obtain these smaller critters as pets. They are drawn to the advertising of large chain pet centers.

We know there are families that are unable, or do not want a dog or a cat as a pet, but may want to consider a smaller critter. If you fall into this category, please think of Suncoast Humane Society or another animal shelter fi rst. You may just get attached.

If so, like adopting a homeless dog or cat, you will be giving one of these little guys or gals a second chance. Come take a look.

Phil Snyder is the executive director of the Suncoast Humane Society. To learn how you can help homeless animals at your humane society, visit www.humane.org or call 941-474-7884.

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VENICE — On the fridge in the Marcum household rests a familiar sight — a hand-drawn likeness of one of Capt. Craig Marcum’s distinc-tive yellow Sea Tow boats his son Cameron made for his dad on Father’s Day 15 years ago.

Almost foreshadowing what was to come, that drawing serves as a daily reminder of what boating means to the Marcum family.

These days, Cameron, now 22, is a Sea Tow cap-tain himself. Each day, he goes into work alongside his father as vice presi-dent of the business the family has owned for just over four years.

Craig, who started working for Sea Tow Venice in the early 1980s before purchasing the franchise in 2015, said his son has blossomed into one of his most trusted captains.

“Since we started

working together almost five years ago, Cameron’s never once had a com-plaint or a scratched boat or had any other sort of incident,” his father said. “He’s really taken to it and he’s really good at it. I couldn’t be prouder of him and I’m so glad I’m able to go to work with him every single day.”

The Marcums have made a life out of spending time together on the local waterways. Ever since Cameron was a boy, he and his father would spend their days out fishing or riding Jet Skis — basically anything that would get them out on the water.

That shared passion is what the elder Marcum says brings the family together.

“Back when Cameron was young, I was working running mega yachts and traveling around the world,” Craig said. “Back then, when I would be in Trinidad or St. Marten, he and my wife would fly down and spend time on

the yachts with me on occasion. He absolutely loved it.”

From a young age, Cameron had always shown a keen interest in his father’s work. Craig said he would regularly ask to go out with him on jobs when he was growing up.

Sea Tow Venice special-izes in boat towing, fuel deliveries, jump starts, ungroundings and other on-water services for lo-cal boaters. Occasionally, there would be special occasions when Craig would let his son tag along and see what it was like to work on the water.

Craig said he knew long before the family took over as owners of Sea Tow Venice — even dating back to the day Cameron drew his dad’s boat to give to him for Father’s Day — that his son would make a great boat captain and might one day follow in his father’s footsteps.

“He’s always loved the water, and when he was 17 and we first started

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One day, Craig said, Cameron will take over the franchise as his father

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“When we’re out together helping boaters, as soon as people find out he’s my son, they light up and say how lucky I am

to be able to work with him every day, and I agree with them every single time,” Craig said. “It’s such a blessing to be able to watch him continue to grow, both as a Sea Tow captain and a man.

“As far as I’m concerned, I’m the luckiest father in the world.”

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For 33 years, members of the Kiwanis Club

of North Port have celebrated Father’s Day weekend with children and their parents during a free fishing tournament at McKibben Park.

Children received a free T-shirt, fishing pole, food, and tackle box.

The event is co-sponsored by Caddy Carts, Home Depot, North Port For the Children, Certain Water, Bimbo Bakeries USA, Florida Fish, North Port Walmart, Wendy’s, and North Port fire and police departments.

Funding came from grants from the city of North Port and Fish Florida.


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Englewood Elementary School first grader Jonathan Varner, 6, caught a large fish. He spent time with his dad, brothers and uncle fishing on the lake in McKibben Park in North Port for Father’s Day weekend.

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Edward Dunchyk, 8, caught the biggest fish of the day at the Kiwanis Club of North Port Fishing Tournament Saturday at McKibben Park. He shared the glory with his brother, Zachary, 6.

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By BRIANNA KWASNIKSTAFF WRITER

The Sunrise Kiwanis Shoes for Kids project is hoping to collect 5,000 new pairs of shoes for Charlotte County kids.

The collection for the 2019-20 school year runs from June 16-21. There are collection boxes in Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Englewood and North Port.

Christy Smith began to collect shoes with her parents 15 years ago. The next year she joined the Sunrise Kiwanis, which soon after became the main sponsor of the program.

Smith has been a teacher in Charlotte

County for 33 years, and she has seen many students wearing shoes that don’t fit.

Last year, the program gave away 6,561 pairs of shoes. They held addi-tional fundraisers during the year to hit their ini-tial goal of 5,000 shoes to fit the need.

She works with each school in the county to find out what types of shoes are needed based on ages, sizes and genders.

The biggest request, she said, are for elemen-tary aged students, be-cause they run through shoes the fastest. Those would be anything from toddler sizes 12 or 13, to youth size 5.

“Thank you to the community, without them, this project wouldn’t exist, we’re so appreciative the com-munity has supported us for 15 years,” said Smith.

For a full list of drop off locations and sizes needed for this year, visit shoesforkidsproject.org. For more informa-tion about the Sunrise Kiwanis, visit pcsunrise kiwanis.org.


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PORT CHARLOTTE — A local group of students, alumni and adult volun-teers gathered Saturday to turn a negative into a positive, by assembling 100 backpacks for students in need.

The inclination to help the community stemmed from an incident that occurred at Port Charlotte High School in February where full-time substitute teacher Alissa Perry was ordered to take down a Black History Month dis-play that depicted former NFL player and activist Colin Kaepernick.

“The internal feeling at first was to scream,” Perry said. “But we’re taking that and putting that energy into brainstorming how to help people ... this is something (the youth) needed to get out.”

These backpacks will be donated to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), and will be distributed by them to children throughout Charlotte County in need.

The backpacks are “stuffed with love,” Perry said, including combs, hair picks and bristle brushes to style all types of hair.

“It was shocking and sad,” said Symphony Alexander, Perry’s daughter and a PCHS alumni. “My mom had to take down her hard work.” Alexander is now a FAMU student.

Backpacks also include deodorant, a 24-pack of crayons, two glue sticks, five #2 pencils, a packet folder, a notebook, soap, toothpaste, shampoo,

lotion and a toothbrush. Fifty of the backpacks will also include a scientific calculator.

“It’s so important for kids to feel confident about themselves, espe-cially on that first day back to school,” Perry said.

The group received a $2,000 grant from Foresters Financial to complete the project, and plans to do more youth-driven activities to help the community throughout the year.

If you want to help the group in future projects, please contact Perry on her Twitter account at https://twitter.com/alissainfla.


‘Stuffed with love’Charlotte group assembles backpacks for students in need

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Alissa Perry (right), Sonya Haley (left) and Eilene Williams (center) assemble backpacks for kids in need Saturday morning.

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Toya Haley (left), Brandon Perry (center) and Jaidyn Etheart (right) were compelled after what happened to Perry to brainstorm what to do to help the community.

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I slandWalk has been hosting monthly, music jam sessions in the event cen-ter the third Tuesday of every month at

6:30 p.m., hosted by resident Steve Urbach.Residents at IslandWalk are welcomed to

join in, whether playing an instrument such as banjo, guitar, fiddle, mandolin, upright bass, harmonica, among others.

The night also includes people interested in wanting to sing or just hang out for a night filled with fun and music in a relaxed atmosphere, with audience participation welcome.

Genres include bluegrass, folk, early rock, blues and as well as participant’s suggestions.

Jam sessions continue to be a hitNorth Port community hosts monthly event for residents

Jan Ashbaugh plays on her electric guitar during a recently-held music jam session at IslandWalk.

Sue Robinson smiles while she sings along to songs during the music jam session at IslandWalk recently.

Tom Madigan follows along on his guitar to “Maggie May,” by Rod Stewart. IslandWalk resident Steve Urbach, right and Tom Madigan play their guitars during the jam.

Above: Host of the jam session at IslandWalk Steve Urbach, plays his harmonica and banjo during a song.

Diane DeSantis looks down at sheet music while playing on flute.

Ian Robinson, left, strums on guitar while Diane DeSantis follows along on flute.

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Universal Orlando annual pass-holder Laura Harless credits Universal with inspiring her to lose 200 pounds over the last decade.

By KATHLEEN CHRISTIANSENORLANDO SENTINEL

D uring her visit Universal Orlando Resort in 1999, Laura Harless was excited. The day had been going smoothly — until it was her turn to board the now-defunct Dueling Dragons

roller coaster at Islands of Adventure.Harless weighed about 300 pounds and tried to

sit in a regular seat to no avail. Universal employees pulled her off the ride to wait for a seat “built for bigger people.”

“And when one became available, I got on and they kind of had to shove me in,” said Harless, who teach-es psychology at Full Sail University. “And, I mean, it was heartbreaking for me.”

Though the rest of the day was fun-fi lled, that moment stuck with her.

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When Harless moved to Orlando in 2000, she vowed only to return to the theme park if she could meet the weight require-ments for every ride.

Harless has been fi ghting weight issues her entire life. At about 5 years old, she couldn’t lose weight, though she was active and didn’t eat much.

“But I grew up in rural West Virginia and the diet wasn’t the best,” she said.

By the time she graduated high school, she was 250 pounds.

While she vowed to lose weight after her Universal trip, 10 years later in 2009, she was up to 376 pounds.

She knew it was time to get help.

Harless didn’t want to utilize medicine or undergo surgery,

so she turned to a doctor who specializes in weight loss. The doctor put her on a special diet of small meals every two hours and a dinner of lean protein and vegetables as well as a regimen of 40 minutes of exercise daily.

“At fi rst, I couldn’t do much, so I just walked in (the) living room doing fi gure eights,” she said. Later, she moved onto workout DVDs, like “The Biggest Loser” and “Turbo Fire” — which is currently her favorite.

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that allowed her to enjoy the park’s offerings.

“That was one of my milestone presents for myself. And as long as I keep the weight off, I’m keeping my annual pass,” Harless said.

She said the reaction to her transfor-mation has been “shock, but it’s been also very supportive and incredible.”

Harless had to show her employee badge to a Full Sail colleague who hadn’t seen in her in a while to prove her identity. On a trip back to West Virginia, her uncle said he wouldn’t have recognized Harless if he had bumped into her on the street.

But one thing that made her weight-loss journey easier is working for Full Sail University’s psychology department.

“I work around counselors and people who do this for a living, so all of it was very supportive and helpful, and they were great to be with me throughout my journey,” Harless said.

Now Harless focuses on maintaining that weight loss.

She brings snacks with her every-where she goes, including Universal’s theme parks.

It’s easy to stick to her healthy lifestyle while enjoying the parks, Harless said, because there are protein bars and fruit options available, plus each restaurant has healthy offerings. She recommends sticking to grilled chicken, steering clear of appetizers and researching menus ahead of time.

“If I know, I’m going to eat at a restaurant, I’ll plan ahead and look at the restaurant menu, look at the cal-orie count and know exactly what I’m going to get when I get there,” Harless said. “Plus, I get my steps in there every single time I go to Universal.”

For those currently embarking on or in the midst of weight loss, Harless said to enjoy the journey and keep at it.

“You’re going to be going through changes and just kind of enjoy that process because when you do, you start to listen to your body more …” she said. “It may be frustrating, but if you give up, you’ll never reach your goal. But if you just keep going … those little things that you don’t think add up do.”

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Frantz EyeCare is proud to an-nounce its fourth annual Day of Giving Back has been scheduled for Oct. 4, when deserving individuals will receive the gift of sight, compliments of Frantz EyeCare.

This is the fourth year Frantz EyeCare has participated in Mission Cataract, a program that provides free Cataract Surgery to deserving patients whose vision has been affected by cataracts and cannot afford to pay for the procedure to remove them. Mission Cataract USA is a nationwide program that assists in providing free Cataract surgery to qualifying patients. Surgeries will be performed at the Suncoast Surgery Center in Fort Myers.

Cataracts are the clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which is the most common cause of vision loss in people older than 40. Frantz EyeCare has re-stored sight for thousands of cataract patients over the years.

“Participating in this event is such a privilege,” said Dr. Jonathan Frantz, founder of Frantz EyeCare and

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Dr. Jonathan Frantz and Frantz EyeCare are celebrating 25 years of providing the residents of Southwest with better vision. It is their goal to provide free Cataract Surgery for 25 patients as part of their 25th year celebration. Anyone who is visually impaired and has financial need or to refer a candidate, call 239-418-0999 or learn more at BetterVision.net.

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When it comes to proper eating, we have become a society of “nutritionally confused eaters.” We

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Proper eating should be simple. I further believe that, barring certain medical conditions and special or abnormal circumstances, the average person should not have to put out the kind of effort that so many people are putting out, to eat properly.

In this four-part series, I will take you on a journey into the realm of food, nutrition and healthy eating.

What follows is a quick overview of important terms that are helpful to know.

Food, nutrition and nutrients

Food is any substance which, when taken into the body, is capable of yielding energy, building body tissues and/or regulating body processes. The food we eat comes from two primary sources, the plant and animal kingdoms. Today, we are encouraged to place greater emphasis on foods such as fruits, vegetables and grains that are had from the plant kingdom.

Nutrition refers to the body of knowledge that deals with the study of nutrients. By nutrition we are also speaking about the various steps by which humans are able to acquire and use nutrients. It is mainly concerned with the choos-ing of food, the preparing of food and the assimilation and utilization of food by the body.

Nutrients are the useful sub-stances obtained from the food we eat. Approximately 50 nutrients are required (each day) by the body to ensure optimal health. It is import-ant for us to know and eat those foods that are benefi cial to us.

Food classificationFood has been classifi ed, accord-

ing to the work it does, as protein, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, minerals and water. Air (with its oxygen and other gases), because of its role in the process of food utilization, is seen by some as an important nutrient.

Protein is the building and repairing material used by the body. The word protein is a Greek one meaning “of principal or fi rst importance.” The main constituent of body tissue is protein. It is the substance found in muscles, nails, hair, skin and etc. A considerable portion of our food should be

protein.Carbohydrate foods are a prin-

cipal source of energy and should supply us with most of the energy (fuel) we need. Because they are so abundant and economical, they are often referred to as the “poor man’s food. Starch and sugars are examples of this class of food.

Lipids is the name given to fats and oils. Lipids serve as con-centrated sources of energy. For instance, one gram of fat supplies 9 calories while the same amount of carbohydrate will yield only 4 calories.

Because they are so diffi cult to be used by the body, lipids are not considered effi cient sources of energy.

Vitamins are organic substances that help to regulate the functions of the body. Only about 12 major ones are identifi ed. A defi ciency in even one of these vitamins will produce what is appropri-ately called a defi ciency disease. Vitamins are sometimes classifi ed as water-soluble or fat-soluble. They are needed in small amounts.

Minerals are essential inorganic elements that regulate certain body functions. They also assist with the construction of body tissues such as bones and teeth. Like the vita-mins, they are needed in minute quantities.

Water is, hands down, the most abundant nutrient. It is also essential for life. Without this vital fl uid, chemical reactions within the human body would fail to take place. A daily intake of water is needed to replace that lost through urination, perspiration, defecation and exhalation (breathing).

For answers to your fi tness ques-tions, contact Gregory Whyte at the Cultural Center of Charlotte County’s Fitness Center. Call, 941-625-4175, ext. 263 or visit the Fitness Center at 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte.

Understanding your food

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Protein is the building and repairing material used by the body.

By BARBARA QUINNTHE MONTEREY COUNTY HERALD

“Fruit has carbs? I had no idea,” a stunned patient told me recently.

She’s not the only one who doesn’t have a complete understanding of carbohydrates — the focus of our current craze for low carb foods.

I fi nd that many people who say they “don’t eat carbs” may not really understand what a carb is … and isn’t.

Simply put, carbohydrates are sugars and starches that occur naturally in plants. Carbs are also a natural ingredient in milk as lactose, or milk sugar — the fi rst sweet that babies taste.

Plants convert energy from the sun into sugars (such as fructose in fruit) and starches in grains and beans. Thus, most of the calories in plant foods come from carbohydrates. And we get plenty of added carbs in sweets and treats made with honey, syrups and refi ned beet and cane sugars.

Carbohydrates are not the boogey man. In fact, they are the most effi cient source of energy for muscle, brain and nerve cells. That’s why current dietary guidelines recommend 45% to 65% of our daily calories come from carbs. Athletes, who need higher amounts of readily available fuel for their hard working muscles, generally ingest carbs at the higher end of this scale. People with diabetes, who need to avoid excessive amounts of carbs, are often at the lower end.

There is a difference, however, between a low carb diet and a very low carb diet. Many of the popular low carb plans allow just 10% to 20% of daily calories from foods such as fruit, grains, vegetables and milk. By default, that means the highest proportion of calories with these diets come from protein, fat or alcohol.

When the body is deprived of adequate carbohydrates for energy, it turns to other sources. Muscles, for example, can use fat; the brain cannot. But it can use the break-down products of fats called ketones. This is the basis premise for ketogenic or very low carbohydrate diets.

Our view on extremely low carbohydrate diets is still evolving. Although they are often defi cient in major nutrients such as dietary fi ber, calcium and vitamin C, many people love these diets. By virtue of their high protein and fat content, they keep hunger at bay which helps with weight loss. Many studies also report that low carb diets can effectively lower blood sugars and improve other health parameters.

Perhaps the hardest thing about extremely low carb diets is sticking with them long term. Birthday cake and Fourth of July watermelon are hard to avoid forever.

Nutrition-wise, somewhere between the two extremes of very low to very high carbohydrate diets, is where most of us would probably do best. Moderate amounts of carbs with our meals assures a better balance of nutrients and an adequate supply of dietary fi ber — a non-digestible carbohydrate used by the body to feed the healthful bacteria in our guts.

Studies have found that as few as 70 and up to as many as 265 grams of carbs a day can accomplish similar health goals — if we pay attention to the quality of the foods we choose.

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Alcoholics AnonymousCall 941-426-7723 for information on

meetings in the Arcadia, Venice, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, North Port and Englewood areas, including dates times and places.

Alzheimer’s support groupsThe Alzheimer’s Association holds

monthly caregiver support groups for spouses, adult children and family members who want to connect and share insight with others in similar situations. RSVP is not required to attend. For more information, call 941-235-7470.

Port Charlotte area:• 3 p.m. third Tuesday at South

Port Square (Harbor Terrace), 23033 Westchester Blvd., Port Charlotte.

• 3 p.m. third Thursday at Port Charlotte United Methodist Church, 21075 Quesada Ave., Port Charlotte.

Punta Gorda area:• 3 p.m. third Monday at Life Care

center, 450 Shreve St., Punta Gorda.• 3 p.m. second Tuesday at Punta

Gorda Civic Association, 2001 Shreve St., Punta Gorda.

Englewood area:• 10:30 a.m. third Friday, Englewood

United Methodist Church, 700 E. Dearborn St., Englewood.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group

Meets from 3-4 p.m. the second Tuesday every month at The Springs at South Biscayne, 6235 Hoffman St., North Port. Call 941-426-8349 to register.

Amputee Support GroupMeets at 3 p.m. on the second

Monday of every month at the Life Care Center, Punta Gorda. Contact George Baum at 941-787-4151 for more information.

At Ease, VeteransCombat veterans from Gulf Cove

United Methodist Church are providing some of the support and discussion that our veterans deserve. On the fi rst Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m., they are at the American Legion Post 113, at 3436 Indiana Road in Rotonda W. Gulf Cove UMC is at 1100 McCall Road in Port Charlotte. The church can be reached at 941-697-1747 or [email protected] and their website is GulfCoveChurch.com.

Breast cancer networkingThe Venice Breast Cancer Networking

Group meets on the third Tuesday of the month at the Elite Health Wellness Center at 4125 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 2, Venice. Time is from 2-3 p.m. It is a safe place for newly diagnosed and survivors to talk with informative speakers in alternate months. Contact Dawn Moore at 941-408-9572 or www.smh.com/thrive.

Breastfeeding support groups

Health professionals and peer counselors provide a range of services from right after birth at the hospital to breastfeeding support groups.

• Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., WIC in partnership with Lactation Love Breastfeeding Support Group, Jacaranda Library, 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice. Contact: Arielle Ball, DOH-Sarasota, WIC and Nutrition Services, [email protected] or 941-685-3324.

• Second Wednesday each month, 1-2:30 p.m., North Port Library confer-ence room, 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port. Contact: Jamee Thumm, Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County, [email protected] or 941-373-7070, Ext. 307.

Cancer support groupFawcett Memorial Hospital offers a

cancer support group for cancer pa-tients, their families and caregivers. The group meets the last Wednesday of each month from noon to 1:30 p.m. with lunch provided. For more information or to RSVP, call 941-624-8318.

Cancer Support MinistryThe First United Methodist Church

offers cancer support ministry provides a place where people who understand the treatment journey are available to help, listen and support patients, as well as survivors, caregivers and family members. The ministry meets the fi rst Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in room 9 at 507 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. For more information, con-tact Mitzi Kohrman, [email protected].

Caregivers Support GroupPort Charlotte United Methodist

Church, 21075 Quesada Ave., Port Charlotte, hosts a caregiver sup-port group from 1-2:30 p.m. every Wednesday. For more information, contact Mike Boccia at 941-815-6077.

Codependents AnonymousCodependents Anonymous is a

Twelve Step Fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is recovery from co-dependence and the development and maintenance of healthy relationships. The meetings are held at the Oasis Alana Club at 2936 S. McCall Road, Englewood. Monday Step from 7-8:30 p.m.; Thursday Open from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more informa-tion, contact Barbara at 941-474-4190.

Courage Over CancerGulf Cove United Methodist Church’s

cancer care program offers support and ministry to men, women and families who are affected by cancer. For more information, call 941-697-1747 or [email protected]. Gulf Cove UMC is located at 1100 McCall Road in Port Charlotte.

Diabetes Club and Support Group

Free membership/learn and have fun. Meetings are held from 10-11:30 a.m. every second Wednesday of the month at Living Smart Conference Room, 21216 Olean Blvd., Suite 6, Port Charlotte. For more information, call 941-624-4800 or visit www.diabetesFL.com.

Food Addicts AnonymousA 12-step program for those who wish

to recover from food addiction. Group meets from 6-7 p.m. on Thursdays, at First Alliance Church, 20444 Midway Blvd., Port Charlotte. For more informa-tion, call 941-380-6550.

Holly’s HopeThe group formed by Joan and Ed

Morgan, after their daughter Holly died by suicide in 2017, will host the fi rst support group in North Port to help with grief from suicide. The group will meet on the fourth Monday of every month at 6 p.m. in module three outside New Hope Community Church, 5600 S. Biscayne Drive. For more information, call 317-250-7316 or email at [email protected].

Support Groups

Lung cancer support groupThe North Port Lung Cancer Support

Group meets from 2-3 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month at Sarasota Memorial ER in North Port along Toledo Blade Boulevard. The group is for people with lung cancer along with their caregivers. No RSVP nor charge is required. For more information, contact Marc Cohen at 941-240-8989 or [email protected].

Lung Matters support groupLung Matters support group meets

from 2:30-3:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. Call Port Charlotte Rehab Center for locations and more information at 941-235-8011.

Lung Cancer Support Group of Punta Gorda

Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. on the fourth fl oor of the medical offi ce building at Bayfront Health hospital campus on E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. For more informa-tion, call 941-637-9575 or email [email protected].

NAMI Family Support groupsCharlotte County: For more infor-

mation, contact Ken and Ginger at 701-306-0023.

Port Charlotte: The National Alliance on Mental Illness will have a family support group meeting from 7-8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1532 Forrest Nelson Blvd., Port Charlotte. This is for family members and caregiv-ers of individuals with a mental illness.

Sarasota County:For more information, call 941-376-

9361 or visit the website at namisaraso-tacounty.org.

North Port: The family support group meets from 6-7:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month at Shannon Staub Library, 4675 Career Lane North Port.

Venice: The family support group meets from 7-8:30 p.m. on the fi rst Wednesday of the month at Venice Health Park, 1201 Jacaranda Blvd., room 1283.

Sarasota: The family support group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at the Beneva Christian Church, 4835 S. Beneva Road, Sarasota.

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group

The National Alliance on Mental Illness meets from 6-7:30 p.m.. the fi rst and third Tuesday of the month at the Mental Health Community Center (Prospect House), 240 S. Tuttle Ave., Unit B, Sarasota. Connection is a recov-ery support group program for adults living with mental illness. Call 941-376-9361 or visit the website at namisaraso-tacounty.org for more information.

Neuro Challenge for Parkinson’s patients and

caregiversSt. David’s, 401 S. Broadway,

Englewood, is welcoming Neuro Challenge, a nonprofi t organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. Neuro Challenge provides ongoing monthly support groups, edu-cational programs, and individualized care, advising to help empower people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers with A Better Approach to Parkinson’s.

They will meet in St. David’s Parish Hall every the third Friday of every month at 10 a.m. For more information, call 941-926-6413, 941-474-3140 or go to www.neurochallenge.org.

Ostomy support meetingsThe Charlotte County Ostomy

Support Group meets at 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month in Port Charlotte. For more information and assistance, contact Jerry Downs at 941-629-7568 or Gloria Patmore at 941-627-9077.

Overeaters anonymousOvereating a problem? Overeaters

Anonymous offers free meetings at 10 a.m. Thursdays at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 24515 Rampart Blvd., Port Charlotte. Call 941-626-8969 for more information.

Port Charlotte Pulmonary Hypertension & Pulmonary

Fibrosis Support GroupThe group meets from noon to 2 p.m.

on the second Thursday of every month at 2370 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte. RSVP Linda Milo at 941-255-5043.

Sex Addicts AnonymousSex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-

step support group for those who are struggling with sexual compulsion and/or emotional dependency. No dues or fees. The meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. Mondays in Englewood and 7 p.m. in Port Charlotte. For more information, call 941-222-0539 or email [email protected].

Stroke support groupA stroke support group will be held at

1 p.m. on the last Friday of each month at Fawcett Memorial Hospital, Executive Dining Room, 21298 Olean Blvd., Port Charlotte.

Substance abuse support group

The substance abuse support group meets at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Lifeworks Substance Abuse Services, 4678 Tamiami Trail, Suite 105, Port Charlotte. Contact George at 941-979-5023 for more information.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

TOPS (Take-Off-Pounds-Sensibly) support group meets weekly throughout the year at South Punta Gorda Heights Civic Association, 11200 1st Ave., Punta Gorda. Weigh-in starts at 8:45 a.m. and support group meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. TOPS is a low-cost support group. For more information, visit us at topschapter0828.wordpress.com or on Facebook at TOPS Chapter 0828.

Women’s cancer support group

Celebrate Life women’s cancer sup-port group meets at 10 a.m. on the fi rst Wednesday of each month at the Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association, 2001 Shreve St., Punta Gorda. There typically is a speaker. Lunch at a Punta Gorda restaurant follows the meeting. For more information, contact either Diane Mabye at 941-575-7746 or Sara Benson at 941-575-6765.

To submit information about your support group, email the details to [email protected].

Yoga• Englewood Beach: Daily

at 8:30 a.m.; and Wednesday at 6 p.m. 941-473-0135. (Wednesday at 7 p.m. beginning June 5).

• Venice Beach Yoga, Daily 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.; Monday through Thursday at 5 p.m.

• North Jetty, Nokomis

Beach Yoga, 1000 S. Casey Key Road: 9 a.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday. All ages and abilities bring a towel or blanket and join. Free-will donation.

• Yoga Tots — The Punta Gorda Library, 424 W. Henry St., hosts the free program

Yoga Tots Storytime from 10:30-11 a.m. on Fridays for children ages 12-36 months. Bring your toddler, towels or yoga mat to stretch your mind and muscles with a story and fun yoga poses. For more information, call 941-833-5460 or

email PuntaGordaLibrary@ charlottecountyfl .gov.

If you would like your free yoga event added to our events, email feelingfi [email protected].


Mental Health: It’s all how we think, feel and

behaveMental health plays a large role

in the way we relate to others, make choices, and handle daily life. Hear from the experts on ways to improve your emotional and social wellbeing. Mental Health: It’s all how we think, feel, and behave will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 18 at Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association, 2001 Shreve St., Punta Gorda. Call 941-637-1655 to register.

Neuro Challenge Foundation for

Parkinson’s• North Port JFCS Care Partner

Connection with Carolyn Stephens, LCSW (Open Forum and Sharing) and Parkinson’s Power Hour from 1:30-3 p.m. June 19 at Neuro Challenge Foundation North Port, 5600 Peace River Road, North Port.

• Englewood Parkinson’s Support Group, (Sharing and Support for people with Parkinson’s and their families) from 10-11:30 a.m. June 21 at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 401 S. Broadway, Englewood.

• North Port JFCS Care Partner Connection with Carolyn Stephens, LCSW, (Open Forum and Sharing) and Parkinson’s Power Hour from 1:30-3 p.m. June 26 at Neuro Challenge Foundation North Port, 5600 Peace River Road, North Port.

• Movers and Shakers Parkinson’s Discussion Group (Open forum and Sharing) with guest speaker Dr. Daniel Stein, Neurology of Cannabis, from 3-4:30 p.m. June 27 at Jacaranda Public Library, 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice

• Venice Care Partner Support Group with Ellen Schaller, NCF Care Advisor (Open Forum and Sharing) from 3-4:30 p.m. June 27. Please note location change to: IHOP, 4369 Tamiami Trail, Venice

• Punta Gorda Parkinson’s Support Group People with Parkinson’s and Care Partners Breakout Groups from 10-11:30 a.m. June 28 at Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association, 2001 Shreve St., Punta Gorda,

For a full listing of Neuro Challenge programs and services, visit www.neurochallenge.org.

Port Charlotte turns purple for Alzheimer’s

AwarenessAlzheimer’s Awareness Night at

the Charlotte Stone Crabs game will take place on June 21, at the Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Road. Port Charlotte. The gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the game will begin at 6:30 p.m.Those in attendance are encouraged to wear purple to celebrate The Longest Day, an Alzheimer’s Association fundraising initiative. The Alzheimer’s Association Brain Bus will be onsite starting at 5 p.m. Game goers can visit the bus to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, find local support re-sources, and learn how to reduce their risk. All services are free. Groups can purchase 10 or more tickets in advance for $10 each with $5 from every ticket donated to the Alzheimer’s Association. For more information or to pur-chase tickets, call 941-206-4487.

Emotions of the Heart: Stress Management

Class Emotions of the Heart: Stress

Management Class will be held from 1:15-2:15 p.m. June 25 at Bayfront Health Wellness & Rehab Center, 733 E. Olympia Ave., Punta Gorda. Everyone experi-ences stress from time to time; however, excessive stress can take a toll on your health. Learn techniques to recognize, manage, overcome and cope. Free. Call 941-637-2450 to register.

Frantz EyeCare Day of Giving Back

Frantz EyeCare announces its fourth annual Day of Giving Back-scheduled for Oct. 4, when deserving individuals will receive the gift of sight, compliments of Frantz EyeCare. This is the fourth year Frantz EyeCare has participated in Mission Cataract,

a program that provides free Cataract Surgery to deserving patients whose vision has been affected by cataracts and cannot afford to pay for the procedure to remove them. Surgeries will be performed at the Suncoast Surgery Center in Fort Myers. For more information, call 239-418-0999 or learn more at BetterVision.net.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s —

Charlotte County will be held on Oct. 5 at Laishley Park, 100 Nesbit St., Punta Gorda. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the walk starting at 9 a.m. Held annually in more than 600 communities na-tionwide, Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Sign up today at act.alz.org/charlottefl. or contact Kathy Heldman at 312-203-6418 or email: [email protected].

Suncoast Living Health and Wellness Expo

Fishermen’s Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, will host Suncoast Living Health and Wellness Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 2. Visit with health and wellness experts at their informative booths, located on the Village promenade. Register to win great prizes. Free samples and screenings. Free admission and parking. For more informa-tion, visit www.fishville.com.

Food and recreational programs

Friendship Centers provides nutritional food and recreational programs for Charlotte county residents aged 60 and older at five locations. Meet new people, socialize, play cards and games, enjoy crafts, learn from edu-cational speakers, and enjoy a healthy meal. There is no charge, but contributions are accepted. Visit one of the five locations. For more information, call 941-255-0723.

• Open Monday — Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch served at 11:30 a.m.): Rebecca Neal Owens Center, 27420 Voyageur Drive, Harbour Heights.

• Open Monday — Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch served at 11:30): Charlotte Towers, 2295 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte; Grove City Manor (a second seating for lunch is served at 12:30 p.m.), 6433 Gasparilla Pines Boulevard, Grove City; Rotonda Lakes Apartments, 100 Rotonda Lakes Circle, Rotonda; and, The Verandas, 24500 Airport Road, Punta Gorda.

Essentrics workoutsEssentrics workouts are being

held at 8:30 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and 10 a.m. on Thursdays at the Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association, 2001 Shreve St., Punta Gorda. No membership needed, just $10 per class. This workout is the perfect addition to your wellness routine. Essentrics is a full body strength-ening and flexibility workout that is suitable for all levels of fitness. The technique is based on eccentric strengthening which lengthens our muscles, unlocks tight joints, improves mobility and posture and helps prevent injuries.

Hope PACE seeking volunteers

Do you have a caring heart and time to share? Hope PACE, a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly that helps aging adults live independently in our com-munity, is seeking volunteers for its Port Charlotte Care Center.

Volunteers may be asked to talk and socialize with individuals in Hope’s care, organize fun games and activities, assist with crafts or special projects, help with meals and snacks, or offer administra-tive support to on-site staff.

Before helping at the Hope PACE Care Center, volunteers will receive an in-depth orien-tation session. Volunteers must be at least 14 years or older. Call 239-415-7217 or visit www.HopeHCS.org/volunteer for more information about volunteer opportunities.

To learn more about Hope Healthcare programs, including Hope Kids Care, Hope PACE,

Hope Palliative Care and the Hope Parkinson Program, call 239-482-4673 or visit www.HopeHCS.org.

LOUD Crowd classesThe LOUD Crowd classes meet

every Thursday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Universal Fitness, 1544 Rio De Janeiro Ave, Punta Gorda. No fee. New member are requested to contact 941-204-1515 prior to attending for the first time.

The LOUD Crowd is a weekly speech class for individuals with Parkinson’s disease who have previously undergone speech therapy. For more information contact Mary Spremulli, at 941-204-1515 or email [email protected].

Voice Aerobics classSponsored by Neurochallenge

Foundation for Parkinson’s, Voice Aerobics with Mary Spremulli is held the fourth Thursday of the month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Peace River Presbyterian Center, 5600 Peace River Road, North Port. Voice Aerobics is a whole body voice strengthening program combining voice prac-tice with movement. The class provides education about speech and voice changes associated with Parkinson’s, an introduction to vocal function exercises, and a setting for social interaction, support, and communication. There is no fee for classes.

No prior speech therapy is required to join, and classes will focus on: vocal function exercise, speech practice, and methods to improve communication for people living with Parkinson’s. To learn more, call 941-204-1515.

Monthly Tobacco Cessation Seminars

Englewood Community Hospital offers free monthly tobacco cessation seminars. The Tools to Quit program will provide information about the effects of tobacco use, the benefits of quitting, and will assist you in developing your own quit plan. Quitting tobacco isn’t easy, but finding help should be. With the new Quit Your Way program, the Florida Department of Health’s Tobacco Free Florida program is making it easier for tobacco users in the state to access the free and proven-effective resources available to all Floridians. They have expanded their resources offering tobacco users interested in quitting access to free tools, including a starter kit of nicotine replacement patches, Text2Quit, email tips and a quit guide.

Englewood Community Hospital offers the Group Quit seminars on the third Wednesday of each month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Englewood Community Hospital cafeteria conference room. If you or a loved one is ready to quit your way, please register by calling 866-534-7909.

‘Minding Our Elders’Join Karen Hallenbeck, Senior

Living Advisor, Writer, Executive Director and Host of “Minding Our Elders,” is on the air at 11 a.m. every other Monday on WCCF 1580-AM.

Seventeen years as an Executive Director of Assisted Living Memory Care Communities has given Karen the expertise and empathy to assist families in their journey through senior living. Topics on “Minding Our Elders” will include how to choose the “right” community for your loved one, transitioning at a commu-nity, what legal issues should be completed, common questions about placement or how families can endure the emotional impact of caring for their loved one.

You can share your story or make comments during the show by calling in at 941-206-1580 or go to www.wccfam.com for the “Minding Our Elders” blog.

Free bike ridesFree bicycle rides are offered at

8:30 a.m. every Saturday. All riders are welcome. Helmet is required. The rides depart from Acme Bicycle Shop, 615 Cross St., Suite 1116, Punta Gorda. For more information, call 941-639-2263.

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T he Boys & Girls Clubs held a Zumba class fundraiser on June 8 for a fun morning of Zumba dancing with certified instructors to raise funds and awareness for the Boys &

Girls Clubs of Charlotte County.The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Major

Crimes Secretary Jesica Glazier led Zumba, with high-energy workout music.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Charlotte County, 21450 Gibralter Drive in Port Charlotte will hold a yoga class on July 20, at their Family Services Center.

For more information or to sign up, call Monica Luna at 305-494-2954 or email [email protected].

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Children and young adults who take dietary supplements for weight loss, muscle build-ing, and energy may face consequences ranging from hospitalization to disability or death, researchers from Harvard University’s school of public health found.

Compared to vitamins, those supplements pose nearly three times the risk of severe medical events, researchers suggest in a study published recently in the Journal of Adolescent Health. Here are the highlights:

The contextMost health care providers

do not recommend dietary supplements as a healthy or effective way to lose weight or build muscle — and some groups, like the American Academy of Pediatrics, actually warn against it. That’s because many of these products have been found to contain traces of prescription pharmaceuticals, heavy metals, pesticides, and other dangerous chemicals.

Yet 52% of Americans consume dietary supplements, including some infants less than 1 year old.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is prohibited from regulating the supplements by the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, passed in 1994. Instead, the agency relies on manufacturers to ensure the safety of their own products. The FDA can — and often has

— issued warnings about risks posed by supplements, but that isn’t always enough to deter consumers.

The dataResearchers analyzed data

from the FDA’s Adverse Event Reporting System on food and dietary supplements. This database includes mandatory reports of adverse events from manufacturers, as well as voluntary reports submitted by consumers or doctors.

Researchers focused on reports between January 2004 and April 2015 that involved an individual 25 years old or younger.

The resultsFrom 2004 to 2015, there

were 977 adverse event reports for children and young adults. About 40% of those involved severe medical outcomes, in-cluding life-threatening events, hospitalization, disability, or death.

The adverse events were most common with consumers ages 18 to 25. There were no significant differences by gender.

Compared to vitamins, dietary supplements sold for weight loss, muscle build-ing, and energy were linked with three times the risk for severe medical outcomes. Supplements sold for sexual

function and colon cleanse were linked with double the risk.

The results align with an earlier finding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that about 23,000 emergency room visits across the U.S. each year may be due to dietary supplement use.

The caveatsSince the study relied solely

on reports of adverse events, it doesn’t take into account how many people may have used the supplements without any negative consequences.

On the other hand, not everyone who experienced a negative effect would have

reported it. This is especially likely for people with less se-vere issues, such as headaches or stomach pain.

Next stepsThe study authors wrote that

greater efforts are needed to re-duce the access and consump-tion of dietary supplements among children and young adults. They suggest revising the law to allow the FDA to regulate supplements or taxing such products to make it less likely that young people will buy them. Years of research on cig-arettes have found adolescents and young adults are the most likely age group to stop buying them when prices increase.

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Kylie Caparo, 12, participates in a Zumba Class, at the Boys & Girls Clubs Zumba fundraiser in Port Charlotte.

Charlotte County Sherriff’s Office Major Crimes Secretary Jessica Glazier leads a Zumba class at the Boys & Girls Clubs.

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It’s amazing how far some people will go to accomplish their dream.

Dr. Fouad Chebib grew up in a small town in Lebanon. After fin-ishing medical school in Lebanon’s capital city, Beirut, Chebib chased his dream across the world to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

“I’m one of the kidney doc-tors,” Dr. Chebib says. “I am a physician-scientist.”

There was one reason big reason his dream involved becoming a nephrologist at Mayo Clinic.

“I have a very passionate interest in polycystic kidney disease,” he says.”

“So what happens is the patients who have this genetic defect or mutation will start forming kidney cysts,” Chebib explains. “Those are fluid-filled sacs in the kidney. So as they are growing, the kidney starts to fill with fluid and … grow and grow. They have multiple … cysts, and that damages the kidney, leading to kidney failure.”

It’s a devastating diagnosis.“So far, there has been no cure,”

Chebib says.But for the first time, there is hope

for patients with polycystic kidney disease: a new drug.

“It blocks the thirst hormone,” he explains. “It’s called vasopressin.”

It’s a breakthrough drug.“The cyst doesn’t grow as fast,” he

says.Chebib was one of the researchers

on the Mayo Clinic team that helped develop it.

“Someone called me when the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved the medication,” he says. “I was giving a talk at the time and then, right after that, I called my father.”

Behind every big dream there’s always an inspiration.

Chebib’s father has polycystic kidney disease.”

“He was on dialysis for several years,” Dr. Chebib says. “That impression of me seeing him sick inspired me to make sure that no one else would go through that.”

His dream was born — and then likely saved — along with his father, who received a kidney transplant; something quite rare in Lebanon at that time.

“Without that kidney transplant, probably I wouldn’t be a physician,” Chebib says. “I wouldn’t be in the United States. I would be doing something different. And, just to be blunt, he probably wouldn’t be here without that.”

With his father’s health restored, Chebib didn’t have to worry about providing for his family. He was able to focus on his medical education and coming to the U.S.”

“It was easier to get to Harvard than to Mayo Clinic, initially,” he says with a smile.

But, eventually, he did make it to Mayo Clinic.

And on a cold, rainy day in October he and his wife head to the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport to

pick his parents up. They’re visiting from Lebanon.

“(We are) kind of excited,” he says.It’s the first time he saw them

since the FDA approved the drug he helped develop.

It’s also the first time they met their grandson, John Paul.

There were hugs and kisses all around, along with terms of en-dearment in Arabic. And there were plenty of tears.

“Tears of joy and excitement,” Chebib explains.

As Chebib wrapped his arms around his father, who was holding his infant son, he recognizes a touching moment that might have never happened. Three generations that almost never met, now embrac-ing in the baggage claim area of an airport.

“It’s a proud moment,” he said.Later in the day, back at his home

in Rochester, Minn., he watched as his parents bonded with their grandson. The doctor inspired by his father and now finding inspiration in his son, reflected on what the moment meant for him personally.”

“Without his inspiration — with-out seeing him go through very, very rough times — (I wouldn’t be here right now),” Chebib says. “By making sure we find cures for this genetic disease, hopefully other people will benefit from that.”

It’s amazing how far some people will go to chase their dream. And with his family surrounding him, Chebib realizes just how worth it has been.

By ANERI PATTANITHE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

Nearly half of black men who come to a Philadelphia hospital with a physical injury — anything from a sports accident to a gun-shot wound — develop depression or post traumatic stress disorder in the following months, a new study found.

The research, conducted by the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, was published in JAMA Surgery. Here are the highlights:

The contextA growing body of research supports the

idea that patients’ mental health affects their physical outcomes. Some studies have shown that patients with depression have longer hospital stays even when they’re admitted for physical illnesses. Others have shown that mental illness can slow recovery after surgery or other medical procedures.

People who have experienced a traumatic event, such as a car crash or a violent altercation, are particularly at risk of expe-riencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

Yet a national survey found only 7% of trauma centers in U.S. hospitals routinely screen patients for PTSD.

The dataThe research is based on 500 adult

black men who were treated for injury at either the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania or Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. The study did not include men who had a current psychotic disorder, were hospitalized because of attempted suicide, or were currently receiving treatment for depression or PTSD.

Researchers recruited the men between January 2013 and October 2017, and fol-lowed each of them for three months after they left the hospital.

The participants self-reported their symptoms of depression and PTSD through surveys.

The resultsOf the 500 men in the study, 225 met

criteria for a mental health diagnosis at the three-month follow up period. Of those, 13% screened positive for depression, 10% for PTSD, and 22% for both.

Men with violent injuries were more likely to show symptoms of mental illness than those with non-violent injuries.

Men who had experienced prior trauma or adverse childhood experiences — like having an incarcerated family member or suffering emotional or physical abuse — were at greatest risk. This is supported by dozens of large-scale studies that show the more adverse experiences people have as children, the more likely they are to have poorer health outcomes as adults, including premature death.

The authors said these results show that discharging men without screening for psy-chological symptoms puts them at risk for poor recovery, which can sometimes lead to long-term disability or self-medication with prescription or non-prescription drugs.

The caveatsAlthough this study reinforced previ-

ous findings, it’s still important to note it focused on participants from one Philadelphia hospital system. The results might not apply to other populations.

The study also relied on self-reported data for symptoms of depression and PTSD, as well as adverse childhood effects, so these may not have been entirely accurate.

Next stepsThe authors suggest that addressing the

psychological effects of injury can improve health and reduce the negative outcomes of injury. Screening patients for mental illness and asking about traumatic childhood experiences could help identify those at greatest risk.

Study co-author and Penn professor of nursing Therese Richmond said in a state-ment, “We must integrate psychological care into the very essence of trauma care if we are to improve outcomes from serious injuries.”

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By ELI FRANCOVICHTHE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

On the night of July 27, 2007, Josh Jackman finished a shift at Gordy’s Sichuan Cafe, stopped briefly at Wild Walls — at the time Spokane, Washinton’s only climb-ing gym — and started the long commute home to his father’s house.

Jackman, an avid climber, had just started a dream job as the gym manager. The 26-year-old loved everything about climbing. The movement. The physicality. The mental challenge. But most of all, he loved the community. He’d made lifelong friends and, as he said, climbing “made me more trusting and able to give trust.”

As he drove home along Highway 291 — which winds its way west, hugging the Spokane River — he may have been thinking about these things.

Or maybe not.Because Jackman

doesn’t remember anything from that night almost 12 years ago. He doesn’t remember fin-ishing his shift as a prep cook. Or stopping at the gym. In fact, he doesn’t remember anything from the months of June, July, August or September.

The most he can recall from one of the defining events of his life is the vague feeling of a noise, a loud crunch.

“Basically, I woke up in October in Harborview (Medical Center) in Seattle,” Jackman said.

In the gymOn a recent Monday,

Jackman sat at Wild Walls and used a laser pointer to direct 15-year-old Aaron Dubbels’ movements on the wall above. Jackman pointed to a hold and Dubbels grabbed it. Jackman pointed to another. Eventually, Dubbels fell, and the two chatted about why he fell and how he can improve.

In one way, it’s an odd sight. Jackman is in a wheelchair. He’s unable to climb, and yet he’s coaching kids ranging in age from 8 to 18.

For anyone who climbs at either of Spokane’s gyms, it’s just another Monday. Since 2009, Jackman and his wheel-chair have been a fixture at Wild Walls and more recently at the Bloc Yard Bouldering Gym.

“Josh knows me very well as a person,” said Ava Bloom, 18. “I’ve known him for 14 years of my 18-year life.”

When Bloom was 4, she saw a PBS Kids special on rock climbing.

“I was like, “Mom, I want to do that,’” she remembers telling her mom.

They headed to the gym that night. That’s when she met Jackman. At the time, he was running a youth climbing program called Spider Monkeys, which he started in 2002.

“I got onto the wall and

I started crying,” Bloom said.

But she was drawn to climbing and kept coming back. Eventually, she stopped crying every time she roped up.

“I think I owe that to Josh Jackman,” she said.

Jackman said he started the Spider Monkeys program because he liked working with kids, and he often noticed children running around the gym while their parents climbed.

Teaching kids was one step Jackman took toward making climbing a viable career. The success of the Spider Monkeys program, which still exists, was one of the reasons he was offered the manager job at the gym in 2007. It was good timing. Indoor climbing was starting to take off and more people were coming to Wild Walls.

“I was extremely excit-ed,” Jackman said. “My plan was to take the gym into places it had never been and do the best job ever. And carve out a financially sustainable life out of it.”

But that evening a dozen years ago, “things changed.”

The accidentAs Jackman drove home

that evening in 2007, Timothy Temple, 27, was nearing inebriation.

He’d started early, smelling of beer when he got home from work, according to an affidavit filed by Temple’s wife in 2008.

The couple went to a friend’s house, where he drank more beer before going to the bar. Temple continued to drink, and according to his wife had 10 shots of tequila, plus numerous beers, over the course of the evening.

Eventually, he got sick and vomited on the table. Humiliated, he left the bar and said he wanted to drive home. His wife refused to get in the car with him.

He peeled out of the parking lot and into the night.

Minutes later, Jackman was less than a mile away from his father’s home. As he started up the final hill — Big Sandy — he noticed a car driving erratically on the winding road.

He slowed down and began to pull over, but the physics of the situa-tion had been set. Temple drove his 1994 Mazda MX3 straight even as the road curved. He slammed into Jackman’s 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass going nearly 60 mph. Jackman had slowed to 30 mph.

Temple died.Jackman didn’t.The force of the impact

broke both of Jackman’s feet, his right femur and his left hip socket. He fractured his pelvis, burst three vertebrae and broke both bones in his right forearm.

He was flown to MultiCare Deaconess Hospital, then Harborview Medical

Center in Seattle. After numerous surgeries, doc-tors removed his gallblad-der and 3 feet of his small intestine. He was placed in a chemically-induced coma and pumped full of fluids to mitigate the trauma.

He remained that way through the summer and into the fall.

“I remember my dreams in coma very vividly,” Jackman said.

In the dreams, he was confused and lost. He didn’t know where he was, although he had a nagging feeling that he was in Seattle. But why Seattle?

For Jackman, a method-ical planner and someone who is always trying to understand the why of things, not knowing was “maddening.”

“So I woke up, Mom is there and my brother is there, and my Mom is like, ‘Hey, you were in a bad car accident. You’re in Seattle,’” he said. “And right then it was the most catharsis I’ve ever had.”

Getting comfortable with the tide

At first, doctors told Jackman he’d be climbing again in six months.

“I was like, ‘Dang, OK,’” he said.

“I just thought, ‘Wow, this was bad. I dodged a bullet.’”

But once he returned from Seattle and started the process at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute in Spokane, the extent of his injuries became clearer. By the end of November, it had been four months

since the accident.The doctors amended

their original prognosis. He’d be walking out of St. Luke’s and driving himself home, they told him. That soon changed to walking out of St. Luke’s using a cane. Then a walker.

When he finally left at the end of January 2008, he was in a wheelchair.

His mom drove him home.

“That was probably when things started to get difficult,” he said.

In a way, Jackman was lucky. He’d already suffered from depression prior to his accident and had gone to therapy, so he had some emotional tools at his disposal.

His experience climb-ing helped him navigate the recovery and subse-quent realization that he would never climb again, or do many of the things he’d loved. He poured himself into his physical therapy, approaching it much the way he’d approached climbing, cooking and martial arts: step by methodical step.

“His identity was very physically motivated,” said Ben Jackman, his brother. “I think he always felt like a very capable, strong person. I think directly after the ac-cident, he was so broken. I definitely know there were some dark days.”

Ben Jackman watched his brother shift his focus, away from the physical and toward the mental.

During an interview, Josh Jackman recounts the first time he moved his right leg after the accident. It was a big accomplishment, one that still brings him pride.

Today, Jackman can walk about 100 feet without a cane or walker. Although he has nerve damage in his legs, he can get in and out of his car and, since 2010, has driven himself.

But he will never climb again. He describes the loss and associated sadness as a wave. Many days are good. But then it will swell again, and he’ll be reminded of the things he can no longer do.

“It’s still like, ‘Man, I wish I could do this or do that,’” he said. “Stuff

arises. I’m just more comfortable with the tide now.”

A mental warriorIn its own way,

Jackman’s accident, as he calls it, had made him the climbing coach he is today.

In 2009, Jackman approached three young-er Spokane climbers and asked them if they’d want him to coach them.

They said yes and began training Sunday nights. It started as a way for Jackman to stay connected to climbing. It has grown and changed since, becoming its own distinct thing.

His coaching focuses on the mental side of climbing (although he is a good technical coach). On learning to live with the self-doubt, fear and anger that can arise.

Jackman gets to know his climbers and their strengths, weaknesses and quirks.

Milo Miller, 16, calls himself a social climber, one who is apt to spend most of a climbing session talking to friends.

Jackman, seeing that, often tells him he’s not allowed to talk through-out a whole workout.

That focus forced Miller to confront the anger that would flare up more often than not.

“I would get furious at the wall. I was a really angry climber and I just could not handle it,” Miller said. “And even in this last year, he’s helped me so much with that. Teaching me how to control myself, and compose myself during competition. It’s just been incredible for me.”

Bloom agrees, noting that Miller has matured in the time she’s been his teammate. That mental training is Jackman’s goal. He’s interested in the climbers he coaches as people, not just athletes.

Once after Bloom performed poorly in a climbing competition, Jackman called her up. He knew she was distraught and beating herself up, so he invited her to go fishing.

“We went fishing for

three hours. We did not talk. We just went fish-ing,” she said. “(He has) complete devotion to his athletes, not only as athletes but as people.”

Because he can’t show his climbers how to do something, they learn a level of self-reliance and confidence that they might not otherwise.

Phil Sanders, Jackman’s longtime friend and a climbing instructor, has seen Jackman reel climb-ers back from the pain of failure many times.

“His strength comes through when kids need to get back on the horse,” Sanders said. “He’s just right there with the right thing to say to you.”

That’s all intentional. Jackman said he started coaching with the goal of creating a “space where we held each other accountable based on our character and conduct, and not on how good we are at climbing.”

Jackman has coached some excellent climbers.

“His kids go to compe-titions, and they pull hard and they place,” Sanders said. “The coaching he’s been doing for kids is clearly working.”

It’s largely been a labor of love. This year is the first year that Jackman has charged money for his time and expertise.

Jackman also has had a handful of private clients, including the late Jess Roskelley, a professional climber from Spokane who was killed climbing in Canada in April.

Allison Roskelley, Jess’ wife, said Jackman pushed Roskelley beyond his perceived mental limits in the year or so they worked together.

“Josh is able to read people and key in on pushing themselves,” she said. “And he’s just a pleasure to be around.”

For Bloom, Jackman’s skill and power as a coach goes beyond what he says. Instead, she said, it’s the example his life and story set for his climbers and friends alike.

“If Josh can be here, I can do this,” Bloom said. “Knowing that our coach has overcome barriers that we can’t imagine, it’s an inspiration.”

A STEEP CLIMB

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Josh Jackman, left, uses a laser pointer to direct Aaron Dubbels. In 2007, Jackman was hit by a drunk driver, nearly dying. Since then, Jackman has trained several generations of climbers in the Spokane, Washington, area.

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Dear Mr. Dad: I’ve read several of your columns that have touched on the health of men and boys, but you haven’t spent much time talking about mental health. Is male mental health different than females’?

A: Very different. Within the broader men’s health crisis, which, as you mention, I’ve written a lot about, there’s one area where differences between male and female mortality and morbidity are especially stark: mental health, the most visible manifestation of which is suicide.

Across all ages and ethnic-ities, American men commit suicide at far higher rates than women. According to the most recent CDC data, between the ages of 15 and 64, roughly 3.5 times more men than women commit suicide. For those over 74, the difference is a startling 9.3:1. Overall, for males, suicide is the 7th leading cause of death. For females, it’s number 14.

The alarming disparity in sui-cides is undoubtedly driven by equally alarming disparities in the underlying mental-health conditions that lead to suicide itself, including depression and anxiety, psychosis and especial-ly substance abuse.

Between 2015 and 2016, male life expectancy decreased by 0.2 years, a rather dramatic decline over such a short period of time. That decline was driven, to a large extent, by an even-more-dramatic 9% increase in the male suicide rate, which, in turn, was related to a parallel increase in sub-stance abuse — in particular

opiate use — among men. Such a change in the suicide rate over the course of a single year could easily be classified as the bellwether of a looming public health catastrophe. Actually, two catastrophes. The second is the dramatic increase in opiate overdose deaths (75% of which are males). According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, between 2015 and 2016, those deaths increased 20.4% among women and 31.5% for men — primarily middle-aged men, who would otherwise be expected to be among the most productive members of their

communities and our society as a whole.

Medical providers, members of the public health communi-ty, community organizations, politicians, and the media have collectively been unable (or unwilling) to acknowledge the massive scope of the mental health issues that affect males. As a result, tens of thousands of American men and boys are dying and suffering from what many experts believe are pre-ventable or treatable behavioral and mental health issues.

The effects of this collective mismanagement of mental

health issues in men and boys extend into nearly every aspect of American society and have broad implications for the ways we provide (or don’t provide) preventive mental health services to our fathers, sons, brothers, partners, and friends. (The Affordable Care Act, for example, provides girls and women with annual, free, well-woman visits, which include mental-health screen-ings. No such coverage exists for boys and men.)

At the very least, the lack of adequate mental health care negatively impacts men’s and

boys’ academic endeavors and achievements, their produc-tivity in the workplace, the overall quality of their family life, their ability to care for their children and spouse or partner, and their level of community engagement and the contribu-tions they make to the social capital of their communities and our nation.

So, given that June is Men’s Health Month, what can we do about the male mental-health crisis? First, most experts agree that to help boys and men manage the behavioral health and mental health issues, particularly those that are inextricably linked to violence, we need male-focused tools, programs, social support systems and clinical care, not only in providers’ offices, but also in schools, the workplace, and community organizations.

Second, rather than continue to criticize “toxic masculinity,” we need to celebrate fathers and other male role models. From a very young age, boys grow up hearing “big boys don’t cry,” “play through it,” and “man up.” Those powerful mes-sages keep boys and men from recognizing that they need help and from reaching out to get that help — especially with regard to mental health issues. Fathers and other adult male role models can help boys and young men understand that ex-pressing emotions and asking for help are signs of strength, not weakness, and that caring and nurturing are far better ways of showing you’re a man than committing senseless acts of violence.

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CHICAGO — Justin Pierce fought long and hard for a seat in this gleaming downtown office building.

Pierce, who has Asperger’s syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism, laid out the numbers: 328 applications, 135 rejection letters and 14 interviews, resulting finally — after almost five years — in his first professional job offer, as part of a technology team at the Chicago office of EY, a professional services firm formerly known as Ernst & Young.

“It was like winning the lottery or finally getting your Cinderella story happy ending,” said Pierce, 31.

The unemployment rate is estimated at 66% or more for people with autism — a developmental disability that affects communication and social interaction — but thanks to a new program at EY, Pierce and 14 of his Chicago co-workers are beating the odds. They were chosen for their abilities in areas such as computer programming and cybersecurity, and hired after a weeklong on-site interview process that stressed technical skills and teamwork, rather than verbal agility and charisma.

The EY program, which

employs 60 people in Chicago, Dallas, Philadelphia and San Jose, began about four years ago, when the company was looking for new talent, new ways of thinking and ways

to diversify its workforce, according to Hiren Shukla, director of the program, which is known internally as the Neurodiversity Centers of Excellence (NCoE).

The company tried recruiting high-functioning people with autism, who can have very strong technical skills and the ability to manage large amounts of data. In a pilot

program, employees with autism showed they could learn new technologies very quickly and apply them in powerful and unexpected ways, Shukla said.

“This is a talent pool that we think can be an integral part of helping us build and thrive,” he said.

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C7415892 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33950 415 CARMALITA ST $79,900 1,819 $79,900 6/6/2019 None 2 2 0 1924 Single Family Residence Private 43.93 1 37.18C7411128 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33952 1515 FORREST NLSN BLVD $84,900 899 $80,000 6/11/2019 Community 2 2 0 1983 Condominium Conventional 94.44 0.94 A4430397 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33980 22375 EDGEWATER DR $99,000 1,198 $96,000 6/10/2019 Community 2 2 1 1981 Condominium Cash 82.64 0.97 C7412637 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33952 2336 DALLAS ST $99,900 875 $92,000 6/7/2019 None 2 1 0 1960 Single Family Residence Cash 114.17 0.92 89.93D6106784 Sold ENGLEWOOD 34224 6796 GASP PINES BLVD $109,900 932 $101,500 6/7/2019 Community 2 2 0 1985 Condominium Cash 117.92 0.92 95.75D6106828 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33948 19505 QUESADA AVE $110,000 838 $96,000 6/7/2019 Community 2 2 0 1985 Condominium Cash 131.26 0.87 C7413327 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33954 20232 LORETTE AVE $114,500 990 $114,500 6/7/2019 None 3 1 0 1985 Single Family Residence FHA 115.66 1 115.66C7413819 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33952 2184 PICNIC ST $115,000 820 $107,000 6/7/2019 None 2 1 0 1962 Single Family Residence Cash 140.24 0.93 77.14C7414522 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33952 2204 HAYWORTH RD $119,000 1,040 $121,500 6/7/2019 None 3 2 0 1968 Single Family Residence FHA 114.42 1.02 89.21A4434755 Sold NORTH PORT 34287 8217 DOROTHY AVE $119,900 851 $119,900 6/7/2019 None 3 1 1 1962 Single Family Residence Conventional 140.89 1 C7407919 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33952 1518 HARMONY DR $124,000 1,814 $125,000 6/11/2019 None 3 3 0 1980 Single Family Residence Cash 68.36 1.01 C7403104 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33983 3087 MANCINI TER $124,900 938 $126,000 6/7/2019 None 3 1 0 1962 Single Family Residence Conventional 133.16 1.01 134.33C7414407 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33983 25225 RAMPART BLVD $125,000 886 $120,000 6/11/2019 Community 2 2 0 1984 Condominium Conventional 141.08 0.96 C7415032 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33952 21514 MEEHAN AVE $127,000 806 $127,000 6/11/2019 None 2 1 0 1961 Single Family Residence Conventional 157.57 1 85.23C7410598 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33952 22103 GATEWOOD AVE $134,900 1,122 $133,000 6/7/2019 None 2 2 0 1961 Single Family Residence FHA 120.23 0.99 C7414169 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33983 1098 RIO DE JANEIRO AVE $144,000 1,403 $135,000 6/10/2019 None 2 2 0 1993 Condominium Cash 102.64 0.94 96.22C7405064 Sold ENGLEWOOD 34223 1287 KEYWAY RD $144,000 1,102 $144,000 6/6/2019 None 2 1 0 1965 Single Family Residence FHA 130.67 1 130.67N6103199 Sold NORTH PORT 34287 8160 PORTO CHICO AVE $145,000 1,391 $143,500 6/11/2019 None 3 1 1 1972 Single Family Residence FHA 104.24 0.99 73.03C7415579 Sold NORTH PORT 34287 4681 NEKOOSA $149,900 1,376 $146,000 6/12/2019 None 3 2 0 1979 Single Family Residence Private 108.94 0.97 86.29C7409945 Sold NORTH PORT 34287 4846 CALAH ST $149,900 1,176 $154,500 6/7/2019 None 2 2 0 1980 Single Family Residence FHA 127.47 1.03 96.02C7414693 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33952 22071 GATEWOOD AVE $149,923 1,950 $140,000 6/7/2019 None 3 2 0 1961 Single Family Residence FHA 76.88 0.93 70.92C7413311 Sold NORTH PORT 34287 3489 S BISCAYNE DR $154,900 1,359 $145,000 6/7/2019 None 2 2 0 1976 Single Family Residence Cash 113.98 0.94 D6105259 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33952 1324 DORCHESTER ST $154,900 1,404 $142,500 6/7/2019 None 3 2 0 1978 Single Family Residence FHA 110.33 0.92 C7414380 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33955 2060 MATECUMBE KEY RD $157,000 890 $157,000 6/8/2019 Private, Comm 2 2 0 2000 Condominium Conventional 176.4 1 161.86D6103682 Sold NORTH PORT 34287 2846 GISELA RD $157,900 1,196 $143,000 6/7/2019 None 3 2 0 1995 Single Family Residence Cash 132.02 0.91 75.22D6106042 Sold ENGLEWOOD 34224 2069 ARKANSAS AVE $159,000 1,074 $151,000 6/10/2019 None 2 2 0 1970 Single Family Residence Conventional 148.04 0.95 C7412909 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33981 6415 CONISTON ST $159,000 1,050 $159,000 6/7/2019 Private, Comm 2 2 0 1979 Single Family Residence VA 151.43 1 102.91C7411399 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33950 2710 CAMELLIA TER $159,900 1,638 $135,751 6/7/2019 None 3 2 0 1989 Single Family Residence Cash 97.62 0.85 51.46D6105529 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33953 491 CORNELIUS BLVD $169,900 1,365 $169,900 6/7/2019 None 3 2 0 1986 Single Family Residence FHA 124.47 1 91.84C7411420 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33952 3495 HARBOR BLVD $174,900 1,868 $174,900 6/10/2019 None 3 2 0 1970 Single Family Residence Conventional 93.63 1 75.42C7410999 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33952 22350 NEW YORK AVE $174,999 1,388 $170,000 6/7/2019 None 3 2 0 1981 Single Family Residence Cash 126.08 0.97 75.96N6105014 Sold ENGLEWOOD 34224 6526 WHELAN ST $175,000 1,233 $175,000 6/10/2019 None 2 2 0 1986 Single Family Residence Conventional 141.93 1 92.3C7412377 Sold NORTH PORT 34291 5935 TROPICAIRE BLVD $179,500 2,310 $171,501 6/12/2019 None 4 2 0 2006 Single Family Residence Conventional 77.71 0.96 C7415183 Sold NORTH PORT 34286 3632 VEHLIN ST $179,999 1,185 $176,000 6/11/2019 None 3 2 0 1999 Single Family Residence Conventional 151.9 0.98 102.98A4423661 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33948 2489 AUBURN BLVD $180,000 1,582 $180,000 6/6/2019 Private 3 2 0 1976 Single Family Residence FHA 113.78 1 83.57C7412816 Sold NORTH PORT 34286 2790 CHIPLEY AVE $184,900 1,300 $180,900 6/7/2019 None 3 2 0 2005 Single Family Residence Conventional 142.23 0.98 93.44D6104404 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33981 6317 GRANGER RD $189,900 1,511 $181,000 6/11/2019 Community 3 3 0 1979 Single Family Residence Conventional 125.68 0.95 74.67C7411020 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33952 1378 STRASBURG DR $191,900 1,489 $185,000 6/7/2019 Private 3 2 0 1983 Single Family Residence Conventional 128.88 0.96 80.09C7412905 Sold NORTH PORT 34286 3764 S CRANBERRY BLVD $194,900 1,520 $189,000 6/11/2019 None 3 2 0 1993 Single Family Residence Conventional 128.22 0.97 78.13A4425060 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33952 1066 KENSINGTON ST $194,900 1,698 $192,900 6/12/2019 None 3 2 0 1986 Single Family Residence VA 114.78 0.99 82.65A4417357 Sold NORTH PORT 34286 4295 FLINT DR $199,500 1,568 $205,000 6/11/2019 None 3 2 0 1991 Single Family Residence Conventional 127.23 1.03 90.07D6106883 Sold ENGLEWOOD 34223 337 GLADSTONE BLVD $199,900 1,829 $206,500 6/10/2019 Private 3 3 0 1985 Single Family Residence Cash 109.29 1.03 80.82C7413673 Sold NORTH PORT 34288 4474 CARRIZAL TER $199,900 1,531 $190,000 6/10/2019 None 3 2 0 2005 Single Family Residence Conventional 130.57 0.95 88.09C7412952 Sold NORTH PORT 34291 7071 BECKWITH AVE $199,900 1,908 $196,000 6/10/2019 None 3 2 0 2000 Single Family Residence FHA 104.77 0.98 85.03N6104779 Sold NORTH PORT 34291 6363 LACHINE AVE $200,000 1,728 $195,000 6/10/2019 None 3 2 0 2004 Single Family Residence Cash 115.74 0.98 76.62N6103406 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33982 27926 ARROWHEAD CIR $200,000 1,552 $200,000 6/7/2019 Community 3 2 0 2019 Single Family Residence FHA 128.87 1 128.87C7408067 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33955 26395 FEATHERSOUND DR $202,000 1,340 $195,000 6/7/2019 Community 2 2 0 1998 Single Family Residence Cash 150.75 0.97 97.01D6106397 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33948 722 MIRADO LN NW $204,000 1,380 $192,000 6/10/2019 Private 3 2 0 1974 Single Family Residence Conventional 147.83 0.94 C7414236 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33952 22123 MALONE AVE $209,900 1,707 $198,000 6/7/2019 Private 3 2 1 1977 Single Family Residence Conventional 122.96 0.94 C7413933 Sold NORTH PORT 34286 3619 SARDINIA AVE $214,800 1,410 $213,000 6/10/2019 None 3 2 0 2019 Single Family Residence Conventional 152.34 0.99 D6105534 Sold NORTH PORT 34287 3630 SESAME ST $214,900 1,640 $206,000 6/6/2019 None 4 2 0 1993 Single Family Residence FHA 131.04 0.96 C7411648 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33980 24463 BUCKINGHAM WAY $214,900 1,382 $207,500 6/6/2019 Community 2 2 0 2005 Single Family Residence Conventional 155.5 0.97 96.87A4437336 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33981 14054 HOPEWELL AVE $215,000 1,869 $215,000 6/6/2019 None 3 2 0 2019 Single Family Residence Conventional 115.03 1 C7414240 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33955 17010 ESPANA CIR $215,000 1,908 $199,000 6/7/2019 Private 3 2 0 1991 Single Family Residence Conventional 112.68 0.93 78.01C7416792 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33982 8208 AUSTRIAN BLVD $219,615 2,721 $219,615 6/11/2019 None 3 2 0 2019 Single Family Residence Conventional 80.71 1 D6106465 Sold ENGLEWOOD 34224 7037 GUNTHER ST $223,900 2,014 $215,000 6/11/2019 None 4 3 0 1992 Single Family Residence Cash 111.17 0.96 79.63T3154913 Sold NORTH PORT 34286 4161 RENOVA AVE $225,000 1,585 $220,000 6/7/2019 Private 3 2 0 1995 Single Family Residence FHA 141.96 0.98 C7409763 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33948 17152 WINTERGRDN AVE $229,000 2,314 $220,000 6/7/2019 None 3 2 0 2007 Single Family Residence Conventional 98.96 0.96 C7408276 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33955 3220 SOUTHSHORE DR $229,000 1,547 $215,000 6/6/2019 Community 2 2 0 1981 Condominium Cash 148.03 0.94 103.86N6103095 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33983 608 ENCARNACION ST $229,920 2,090 $227,920 6/7/2019 None 4 2 0 2018 Single Family Residence Conventional 110.01 0.99 85.17C7412886 Sold NORTH PORT 34286 2802 CARTWRIGHT LN $230,000 2,156 $220,000 6/6/2019 None 3 2 0 2005 Single Family Residence Conventional 106.68 0.96 77.46C7416793 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33981 9239 HARVESTER ST $234,633 2,721 $234,633 6/11/2019 None 3 2 0 2020 Single Family Residence Conventional 86.23 1 C7413740 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33983 27063 CHILE DR $236,200 1,755 $236,200 6/10/2019 None 4 2 0 2019 Single Family Residence Conventional 134.59 1 C7413649 Sold NORTH PORT 34286 5469 N CRANBERRY BLVD $238,900 1,670 $242,000 6/10/2019 None 3 2 0 2019 Single Family Residence VA 143.05 1.01 105.58C7414789 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33955 2060 MATECUMBE KEY RD $239,000 1,030 $233,000 6/10/2019 Community 2 2 0 2000 Condominium Conventional 232.04 0.97 204.21U8030485 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33983 1433 NEAPOLITAN RD $243,000 1,684 $230,000 6/7/2019 Private 3 2 0 1987 Single Family Residence VA 144.3 0.95 D6105286 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33983 25299 OJIBWAY CT $244,500 2,113 $233,000 6/10/2019 None 3 2 0 1987 Single Family Residence Conventional 115.71 0.95 78.14T3158698 Sold NORTH PORT 34289 2647 MARTON OAK BLVD $245,510 1,972 $240,510 6/10/2019 Community 3 2 0 2019 Single Family Residence Conventional 124.5 0.98 121.96O5741951 Sold NORTH PORT 34288 4054 TAWNY CT $246,950 2,155 $242,500 6/7/2019 None 4 2 0 2019 Single Family Residence Cash 114.59 0.98 A4421335 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33981 11931 BOOTH AVE $249,900 1,806 $249,900 6/7/2019 None 3 2 0 2018 Single Family Residence FHA 138.37 1 99.76C7414027 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33982 29221 MARIS DR $250,000 2,908 $240,000 6/7/2019 None 4 3 1 2006 Single Family Residence FHA 85.97 0.96 59.64C7407442 Sold NORTH PORT 34286 1699 GREENTREE AVE $252,500 2,557 $252,500 6/8/2019 None 4 2 0 2019 Single Family Residence Conventional 98.75 1 C7412058 Sold ENGLEWOOD 34224 6982 SPINNAKER BLVD $259,900 2,029 $248,000 6/10/2019 Private 3 2 0 1991 Single Family Residence Conventional 128.09 0.95 C7407264 Sold ENGLEWOOD 34224 11037 JACQUELINE AVE $259,900 2,071 $250,000 6/10/2019 Private 3 2 0 1995 Single Family Residence VA 125.49 0.96 C7414034 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33950 601 SHREVE ST #32C $264,000 1,398 $255,000 6/6/2019 Community 2 2 0 1981 Condominium Cash 188.84 0.97 182.4D6106224 Sold ENGLEWOOD 34223 954 BAY VISTA BLVD $269,000 1,877 $256,500 6/6/2019 Private 3 2 1 1983 Single Family Residence FHA 143.31 0.95 95.46A4431578 Sold ENGLEWOOD 34224 7137 REGINA DR $269,500 2,910 $271,000 6/10/2019 None 4 2 0 1986 Single Family Residence FHA 92.61 1.01 64.45C7415258 Sold NORTH PORT 34288 2970 ROYAL PALM DR $269,900 1,777 $264,000 6/11/2019 Private 3 2 0 2004 Single Family Residence Cash 151.89 0.98 105.47C7408465 Sold NORTH PORT 34286 1497 URMEY LN $273,900 2,144 $270,000 6/10/2019 None 4 3 0 2007 Single Family Residence VA 127.75 0.99 92.56W7812420 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33952 3130 IVERSON ST $274,900 2,205 $265,000 6/6/2019 Private 3 2 0 1993 Single Family Residence Cash 124.67 0.96 87.49C7414987 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33983 105 TEMUCO ST $276,000 2,303 $266,000 6/10/2019 Private 3 2 0 1988 Single Family Residence Conventional 119.84 0.96 87.18C7405645 Sold NORTH PORT 34291 5838 TRUMPET ST $276,350 2,557 $276,350 6/12/2019 None 4 2 0 2018 Single Family Residence Cash 108.08 1 C7412464 Sold NORTH PORT 34288 3483 JANARO RD $279,800 2,020 $285,000 6/10/2019 Private 3 2 0 2006 Single Family Residence VA 138.51 1.02 106.9C7414651 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33983 206 ANGOL ST $283,000 2,195 $283,000 6/6/2019 Private 3 2 0 1991 Single Family Residence Conventional 128.93 1 93.86C7411355 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33983 501 SAN CRISTOBAL AVE $285,950 2,265 $280,950 6/10/2019 None 4 3 0 2018 Single Family Residence Conventional 126.25 0.98 A4417470 Sold ENGLEWOOD 34223 9944 SHELTERING SPR ST $295,000 1,759 $289,000 6/10/2019 Community 2 2 0 2017 Single Family Residence Cash 167.71 0.98 124.95C7415117 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33955 25240 ROLAND LN $299,000 2,321 $305,000 6/11/2019 None 3 2 0 1992 Single Family Residence Cash 128.82 1.02 88.53C7414447 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33952 382 SPRING LKE BLVD NW $299,900 1,575 $285,000 6/10/2019 Private 3 2 0 1968 Single Family Residence Cash 190.41 0.95 131.16C7406420 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33950 3308 PURPLE MARTIN DR $329,900 1,881 $320,000 6/11/2019 Community 3 2 0 2006 Condominium Cash 175.39 0.97 170.12C7415008 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33983 3259 PEACE RIVER DR $330,000 2,093 $330,000 6/10/2019 Private 3 2 0 1985 Single Family Residence Conventional 157.67 1 93.51C7405845 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33948 4526 WYNKOOP CIR $334,900 2,152 $325,000 6/7/2019 None 3 2 0 1975 Single Family Residence Conventional 155.62 0.97 105.45C7406716 Sold NORTH PORT 34287 5154 PINE SHADOW LN $339,000 2,198 $335,000 6/11/2019 Private 3 2 0 2001 Single Family Residence Conventional 154.23 0.99 118.92D6100757 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33953 13201 SCRUB JAY CT $339,000 1,823 $330,000 6/7/2019 Private, Comm 2 2 0 2007 Single Family Residence Cash 185.96 0.97 135.52C7250136 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33955 3191 MTCUMBE KEY RD $339,900 1,880 $320,000 6/11/2019 Community 2 2 1 2003 Condominium Conventional 180.8 0.94 145.79C7403355 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33955 3321 SUNSET KEY CIR $350,000 1,795 $340,000 6/11/2019 Community 3 2 0 2004 Condominium Conventional 194.99 0.97 173.91A4432341 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33954 114 ROBINA ST., $359,000 2,671 $355,000 6/7/2019 Private 3 2 0 1992 Single Family Residence Conventional 134.41 0.99 106.13J904156 Sold NORTH PORT 34289 2423 MARTON OAK BLVD $379,155 1,600 $379,155 6/6/2019 None 4 2 1 2019 Single Family Residence Conventional 236.97 1 C7410537 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33950 497 BAL HARBOR BLVD $385,000 2,567 $385,000 6/7/2019 Private 3 2 0 1977 Single Family Residence Conventional 149.98 1 114.79C7412235 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33981 5231 CONNER TER $399,000 1,876 $385,000 6/7/2019 Private 3 2 0 1985 Single Family Residence Conventional 212.69 0.96 C7415232 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33980 24645 NOVA LN $399,900 2,282 $400,000 6/10/2019 Private 3 2 1 1985 Single Family Residence Cash 175.24 1 122.51A4434467 Sold ENGLEWOOD 34224 2681 PORTIA RD $399,900 1,895 $365,000 6/10/2019 Private 3 2 0 1990 Single Family Residence Conventional 211.03 0.91 131.58D6106866 Sold ENGLEWOOD 34223 1718 GALE ST $400,000 1,813 $380,000 6/11/2019 Private 3 2 0 1986 Single Family Residence Conventional 220.63 0.95 C7405762 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33955 24112 PEPPERCORN RD $419,000 2,709 $400,000 6/7/2019 Private 3 3 0 2006 Single Family Residence Conventional 154.67 0.95 C7410789 Sold PORT CHARLOTTE 33952 122 COLONIAL ST SE $445,000 1,909 $435,000 6/12/2019 Private, Comm 3 2 0 1986 Single Family Residence Conventional 233.11 0.98 146.86C7407355 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33950 4006 CASTELLANOS CT $455,000 1,756 $445,000 6/11/2019 Private 3 2 0 1981 Single Family Residence Conventional 259.11 0.98 D6104177 Sold ENGLEWOOD 34224 9271 PINE COVE RD $455,300 1,925 $438,000 6/7/2019 None 3 2 0 1969 Single Family Residence Other 236.52 0.96 182.96C7410824 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33955 4070 KEY LARGO LN $459,000 2,206 $425,000 6/7/2019 Private 4 2 0 1993 Single Family Residence Cash 208.07 0.93 102.34C7406414 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33950 1462 KITTIWAKE DR $465,000 2,418 $453,700 6/6/2019 Private 3 2 0 2001 Single Family Residence Conventional 192.31 0.98 141.08C7410494 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33950 1604 VIA BIANCA $489,000 1,908 $462,000 6/7/2019 Private 3 2 0 1989 Single Family Residence Conventional 256.29 0.94 C7414143 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33980 3500 ROWLAND DR $539,000 1,984 $495,000 6/6/2019 None 3 2 0 1996 Single Family Residence Conventional 271.67 0.92 155.17C7414016 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33950 1434 KITTIWAKE DR $619,900 2,356 $612,000 6/10/2019 Private 3 2 1 2005 Single Family Residence Cash 263.12 0.99 180.48C7411994 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33950 525 GLENHOLM AVE $695,000 3,476 $695,000 6/7/2019 Private 5 4 1 1990 Single Family Residence Conventional 199.94 1 89.38C7414202 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33955 3409 SUNSET KEY CIR $750,000 2,775 $725,000 6/10/2019 Private, Comm 3 3 1 2001 Single Family Residence Cash 270.27 0.97 191.04C7412667 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33950 517 S CRETE CT $759,900 3,106 $700,000 6/7/2019 Private 3 2 1 2003 Single Family Residence Conventional 244.66 0.92 155.87C7416777 Sold PUNTA GORDA 33983 27420 EGRET PL $1,125,000 3,890 $1,050,000 6/7/2019 Private 4 4 1 2007 Single Family Residence Other 289.2 0.93 181.25A4433943 Sold ENGLEWOOD 34223 1361 BAYSHORE DR $1,499,000 4,046 $1,435,000 6/6/2019 Private 4 3 2 2003 Single Family Residence Cash 370.49 0.96 262.1

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N6105346 Sold 1216 LAUREL AVE 3 2 0 1960 East Gate Single Family Residence Cash 85.56 1.04 6/4/2019 $125,000 FALSEN6104369 Sold 3730 CADBURY CIR #514 2 2 0 2000 Woodmere At Jacaranda Condominium Cash 135.54 0.93 6/5/2019 $135,000 FALSEN6101264 Sold 3730 CADBURY CIR #107 2 2 0 2000 Woodmere At Jacaranda Condominium Cash 117.25 1 6/3/2019 $155,000 FALSEA4430614 Sold 2781 GENTIAN RD 2 1 0 1971 South Venice Single Family Residence Conventional 152.38 1 6/6/2019 $160,000 FALSEN6104927 Sold 305 HILLS RD 2 2 0 1979 Hills Sub Jesse K Single Family Residence Conventional 146.92 0.91 6/3/2019 $160,000 FALSEA4432429 Sold 112 WOODLAND PL 3 2 1 1979 Pine Run Condominium Cash 87 0.84 6/5/2019 $160,000 FALSEN6102440 Sold 436 CERROMAR LN #381 3 2 0 1982 Farmington Vistas Condominium Seller Financing 125.46 0.97 6/4/2019 $170,000 FALSEN6103637 Sold 273 LORRAINE AVE 2 2 0 1972 Venice East Single Family Residence Conventional 130.37 1 6/3/2019 $179,000 FALSEN6105082 Sold 1208 LEEWARD RD 2 2 0 1978 South Venice Single Family Residence FHA 151.54 0.98 6/3/2019 $182,000 FALSED6105104 Sold 5880 REGENT RD 2 2 0 1990 South Venice Single Family Residence Conventional 164.74 0.97 6/7/2019 $185,000 TRUEN6104901 Sold 310 MISSION TRL N #I 2 2 0 1986 Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club Condominium Cash 173.87 0.93 6/4/2019 $185,000 FALSEN6104770 Sold 804 MONTROSE DR #101 3 2 0 1997 Gardens Of St Andrews Park Condominium Conventional 146.48 1 6/4/2019 $199,950 FALSEA4421893 Sold 1502 GONDOLA PARK DR #1502 3 2 0 2003 Courtyards At Gondola Park Condominium Conventional 150.96 0.91 6/3/2019 $205,000 FALSEN6104903 Sold 4286 SUMMERTREE RD 3 2 0 1994 Southwood Single Family Residence Cash 120.09 0.88 6/5/2019 $220,000 FALSET3152417 Sold 11807 TEMPEST HARBOR LOOP 3 2 0 2010 Stoneybrook At Venice Single Family Residence Conventional 173.88 0.97 6/3/2019 $221,000 FALSEA4433514 Sold 924 SHASTA RD 3 2 0 1989 South Venice Single Family Residence Conventional 122.62 1.03 6/5/2019 $225,000 FALSEN6103852 Sold 200 SAN LINO CIR #222 2 2 0 2007 San Lino Condominium Conventional 152.55 0.99 6/5/2019 $227,000 FALSEN6104014 Sold 130 PORTA VECCHIO BND #102 2 2 0 2019 Toscana Isles Condominium Conventional 164.05 0.99 6/7/2019 $230,000 FALSEN6104497 Sold 608 GLEN OAK RD 2 2 0 1974 Venice Gardens Single Family Residence Cash 152.93 0.96 6/3/2019 $230,000 FALSEN6104010 Sold 130 PORTA VECCHIO BND #101 2 2 0 2019 Toscana Isles Condominium Conventional 164.54 1 6/7/2019 $230,685 FALSEN6104695 Sold 3236 MEADOW RUN DR 3 2 0 1986 Meadow Run At Jacaranda Single Family Residence Conventional 168.37 0.96 6/6/2019 $231,000 FALSEN6104173 Sold 318 LANGHOLM DR 2 2 0 1997 Wexford On The Green Single Family Residence Conventional 138.07 0.98 6/4/2019 $235,000 FALSEA4421440 Sold 258 PADOVA WAY 2 2 0 2005 Venetian Golf & River Club Single Family Residence Cash 143.88 0.98 6/7/2019 $240,000 FALSEC7415589 Sold 5824 GARFIELD RD 3 2 0 1991 Gulf View Estates Single Family Residence Cash 125.27 1.08 6/6/2019 $241,777 TRUEN6103548 Sold 272 FAREHAM DR 4 2 0 2000 Fairway Village Single Family Residence Other 125.25 0.96 6/4/2019 $250,000 FALSEA4425494 Sold 5859 LINCOLN RD 3 2 0 1983 Gulf View Estates Single Family Residence Conventional 151.99 1 6/6/2019 $259,900 TRUEN6104597 Sold 533 SILK OAK DR 3 2 0 1990 Lake Of The Woods Single Family Residence Conventional 149.13 0.95 6/4/2019 $265,000 FALSET3153265 Sold 11814 TEMPEST HARBOR LOOP 4 2 1 2010 Stoneybrook At Venice Single Family Residence Conventional 143.19 0.97 6/4/2019 $272,500 FALSEA4429331 Sold 127 LOBLOLLY LN 3 2 0 1987 Laurel Pines Single Family Residence Conventional 168.98 0.9 6/3/2019 $280,000 FALSEN6104733 Sold 561 LAKE OF THE WOODS DR 3 2 0 1999 Lakes Of Jacaranda Single Family Residence Conventional 166.76 0.97 6/7/2019 $290,000 FALSEN6104251 Sold 1031 BECKLEY CIR 3 2 0 1990 Chestnut Creek Estates Single Family Residence Conventional 124.95 0.95 6/5/2019 $290,000 TRUEA4432742 Sold 106 PADOVA WAY 2 2 0 2003 Venetian Golf & River Club Single Family Residence Conventional 177.47 0.91 6/7/2019 $300,986 TRUEA4407326 Sold 19470 RIZZUTO ST 2 2 0 2013 Islandwalk At The West Villages Single Family Residence Cash 179.2 0.97 6/7/2019 $305,000 FALSEA4427814 Sold 13888 RINUCCIO ST 2 2 0 2016 Islandwalk At The West Villages Single Family Residence Conventional 187.24 0.95 6/7/2019 $311,000 FALSET3154542 Sold 11799 ALESSANDRO LN #706 2 2 0 2019 Renaissance Single Family Residence Conventional 191.13 0.97 6/2/2019 $312,884 FALSEN6103216 Sold 489 SUMMERFIELD WAY 4 2 0 1993 Venice Golf & Country Club Single Family Residence Cash 144.55 1 6/6/2019 $318,000 TRUEN6105448 Sold 1371 BERKSHIRE CT 3 2 0 1995 Berkshire Place Single Family Residence Cash 146.26 0.94 6/7/2019 $319,000 FALSEN6102084 Sold 20666 CAPELLO DR 3 2 0 2006 Venetian Falls Single Family Residence VA 156.78 0.98 6/7/2019 $322,500 FALSEN6101124 Sold 125 CIPRIANI WAY 3 2 0 2005 Venetian Golf & River Club Single Family Residence Conventional 154.57 0.97 6/7/2019 $330,000 FALSEN6101532 Sold 122 WAYFOREST DR 3 2 0 1998 Venice Golf & Country Club Single Family Residence Cash 154.02 0.88 6/7/2019 $335,000 TRUEN6105361 Sold 1640 SAN SILVESTRO DR 2 2 0 2000 Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club Single Family Residence Conventional 192.8 1 6/3/2019 $348,000 FALSEN6105224 Sold 1075 EISENHOWER DR 3 2 1 1994 Laurel Woodlands Single Family Residence Cash 164.19 0.99 6/4/2019 $354,000 TRUEN6105424 Sold 2136 DATE PALM WAY 3 2 0 2003 Venice Palms Single Family Residence Conventional 186.7 0.99 6/3/2019 $365,000 TRUEN6104312 Sold 116 PESARO DR 3 2 1 2012 Venetian Golf & River Club Single Family Residence Conventional 164.33 0.96 6/4/2019 $375,000 TRUEN5916519 Sold 614 POND WILLOW LN 3 2 1 2001 Sawgrass Single Family Residence Cash 186.63 0.96 6/4/2019 $377,000 TRUEN6105208 Sold 14041 BELLAGIO WAY #314 3 2 0 2006 Villas At Osprey Harbor Village Condominium Conventional 211.23 0.97 6/7/2019 $380,000 FALSEN6104681 Sold 13865 RINUCCIO ST 3 2 0 2016 Islandwalk At The West Villages Single Family Residence Cash 194.87 0.99 6/4/2019 $395,000 FALSEN6105323 Sold 20865 CATTAIL BLVD 3 3 0 2018 Not Applicable Single Family Residence Cash 182.32 0.97 6/6/2019 $400,000 TRUEN6103996 Sold 320 AURORA ST E 3 2 0 1977 Beach Manor Single Family Residence Conventional 285.92 0.95 6/4/2019 $400,000 TRUEN6105176 Sold 218 TREVISO CT 3 2 0 2003 Venetian Golf & River Club Single Family Residence Cash 237.41 0.98 6/3/2019 $410,000 TRUET3165795 Sold 316 CHANNEL LN 2 2 0 1964 Channel Acres Single Family Residence Other 240.02 0.99 6/7/2019 $415,000 TRUEA4420708 Sold 3964 WAYPOINT AVE 2 2 0 2016 Bayside Single Family Residence Conventional 224.99 0.97 6/5/2019 $425,000 FALSEA4427952 Sold 105 CASTILE ST 2 2 0 1947 Gulf View Section Of Venice Single Family Residence Conventional 238.61 0.94 6/7/2019 $445,000 TRUEA4420749 Sold 2030 WHITE FEATHER LN 4 2 1 1991 Calusa Lakes Single Family Residence Cash 141.11 0.96 6/4/2019 $449,000 FALSEN6104822 Sold 225 PESARO DR 3 3 0 2005 Venetian Golf & River Club Single Family Residence Cash 143.49 1 6/3/2019 $450,000 FALSET3103802 Sold 5616 CANTUCCI ST 3 3 0 2018 Not Applicable Single Family Residence Conventional 207.81 0.95 6/3/2019 $472,765 FALSEN6104656 Sold 302 MONTELLUNA DR 3 2 0 2005 Venetian Golf & River Club Single Family Residence Cash 220.95 0.97 6/3/2019 $500,000 TRUEA4426445 Sold 113 ASTI CT 3 2 1 2013 Venetian Golf & River Club Single Family Residence Cash 216.76 0.98 6/3/2019 $525,000 TRUEN6104423 Sold 460 SHERBROOKE CT 3 3 1 1989 The Reserve Single Family Residence Conventional 154.11 0.91 6/7/2019 $538,000 TRUEA4424562 Sold 856 BLUE CRANE DR 3 2 1 1998 Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club Single Family Residence Conventional 182.87 0.94 6/5/2019 $585,000 TRUEN6104303 Sold 821 ADONIS PL 3 3 0 2006 Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club Single Family Residence Cash 226.37 0.98 6/5/2019 $625,000 TRUEN6104227 Sold 840 THE ESPLANADE N #406 2 2 0 1974 Sansovino The Condominium Cash 541.3 0.96 6/3/2019 $675,000 FALSEA4416753 Sold 330 GAUGIN DR 3 3 0 1963 Sorrento Shores Single Family Residence Conventional 295.39 0.91 6/7/2019 $685,000 TRUEA4423945 Sold 602 FERNWALK LN 3 3 0 1997 Oaks Single Family Residence Cash 259.85 0.97 6/7/2019 $805,000 TRUEA4430417 Sold 203 SEA ANCHOR DR 3 3 1 1978 Southbay Yacht & Racquet Club Single Family Residence Conventional 289.66 1.02 6/3/2019 $840,000 TRUEA4422036 Sold 463 PICASSO DR 3 2 1 1968 Sorrento South Single Family Residence Cash 448.94 0.89 6/7/2019 $1,020,000 TRUEA4423006 Sold 454 MACEWEN DR 4 3 1 2006 Oaks Single Family Residence Cash 291.88 1 6/3/2019 $1,150,000 TRUE

ML# STATUS ADDRESS BE FB HB YEAR BUILT SW SUBDIV COMMUNITY NAME PROPERTY STYLE SOLD TERMS SP / SQFT SP / LP CLOSE DATE CLOSE PRICE POOL Y/NSOUTH SARASOTA COUNTY - COURTESY OF VENICE AREA BOARD OF REALTORS

C7413047 SLD 865 CALLE MENUDA ENGLEWOOD 34224 MOBILE GARDENS 1ST ADD 576 $35,000 1 1 0 1968 None Mobile Home Cash 6/5/2019 $112.85 $60.76 0.54D6104798 SLD 1475 FLAMINGO DR Unit#64 ENGLEWOOD 34224 HOLIDAY TRAVEL PK ENGLEWOOD 352 $36,000 2 1 0 1982 Community Mobile Home Cash 6/3/2019 $133.24 $102.27 0.77D6107008 SLD 21 TURTLE BAY CIR ENGLEWOOD 34224 OYSTER CREEK MHP 540 $68,000 1 1 0 1983 None Mobile Home Cash 6/7/2019 $148.15 $125.93 0.85D6106732 SLD 1800 ENGLEWOOD RD ENGLEWOOD 34223 OAK GROVE 696 $75,000 2 2 0 1968 Community Manufactured Home Cash 6/7/2019 $107.76 $107.76 1D6106784 SLD 6796 GASPARILLA PINES BLVD ENGLEWOOD 34224 VLG AT WILDFLOWER 932 $101,500 2 2 0 1985 Community Condominium Cash 6/7/2019 $117.92 $108.91 0.92N6105352 SLD 3305 CATBIRD LN ENGLEWOOD 34224 GASPARILLA PINES 1,344 $123,000 2 2 0 1979 None Manufactured Home Cash 6/5/2019 $96.65 $91.52 0.95D6105840 SLD 3033 AUDUBON AVE ENGLEWOOD 34224 SANDALHAVEN ESTATES 1,112 $130,000 2 2 0 1988 None Mobile Home Cash 6/7/2019 $120.41 $116.91 0.97D6105970 SLD 6312 SPARROW LN ENGLEWOOD 34224 LEMON BAY ISLES PH 01 960 $135,000 2 2 0 1980 Community Manufactured Home Conventional 6/5/2019 $140.63 $140.63 1C7405064 SLD 1287 KEYWAY RD ENGLEWOOD 34223 BARTLETT SUB 1,102 $144,000 2 1 0 1965 None Single Family Residence FHA 6/6/2019 $130.67 $130.67 1D6104519 SLD 6231 LOMAX ENGLEWOOD 34224 PCH SEC 63 BL 3713 LOT 2 1,876 $145,000 3 2 0 1990 None Single Family Residence Cash 6/5/2019 $86.35 $77.29 0.9D6101139 SLD 8409 PLACIDA RD Unit#304 PLACIDA 33946 CAPE HAZE RESORT 870 $153,000 2 2 0 2007 Community Condominium Conventional 6/4/2019 $178.16 $175.86 0.99C7412909 SLD 6415 CONISTON ST PORT CHARLOTTE 33981 PORT CHARLOTTE SEC 095 1,050 $159,000 2 2 0 1979 Private, Comm Single Family Residence VA 6/7/2019 $151.43 $151.43 1C7414766 SLD 9913 GULFSTREAM BLVD ENGLEWOOD 34224 PORT CHARLOTTE SEC 074 1,248 $164,500 2 2 0 1984 None Single Family Residence VA 6/5/2019 $135.82 $131.81 0.97N6105326 SLD 53 N FLORA VISTA ST ENGLEWOOD 34223 ALAMEDA ISLES CO-OP 1,344 $170,000 2 2 0 1979 Community Manufactured Home Cash 6/3/2019 $133.85 $126.49 0.94C7414207 SLD 132 ROTONDA CIR ROTONDA WEST 33947 ROTONDA WEST OAKLAND HILLS 1,750 $180,000 3 2 0 1972 Private Single Family Residence FHA 6/3/2019 $108.51 $102.86 0.95D6106523 SLD 19 BUNKER LN ROTONDA WEST 33947 ROTONDA WEST PEBBLE BEACH 1,716 $184,000 2 2 0 1989 None Single Family Residence Cash 6/3/2019 $110.66 $107.23 0.97D6105967 SLD 7619 DAVID BLVD ENGLEWOOD AREA 33981 PORT CHARLOTTE SEC 95 1,311 $185,300 3 2 0 2008 None Single Family Residence VA 6/3/2019 $144.93 $141.34 0.98N6104872 SLD 2814 KISKADEE DR ENGLEWOOD 34224 HOL MOB ESTATE 3RD ADD 2,104 $188,000 2 2 0 1978 Community Mobile Home Cash 6/3/2019 $94.58 $89.35 0.94D6104543 SLD 7039 CROWN DR ENGLEWOOD 34224 PORT CHARLOTTE SEC 065 1,852 $205,000 3 2 0 1987 Private Single Family Residence Conventional 6/5/2019 $118.79 $110.69 0.93A4437336 SLD 14054 HOPEWELL AVE PORT CHARLOTTE 33981 PORT CHARLOTTE SEC 052 1,869 $215,000 3 2 0 2019 None Single Family Residence Conventional 6/6/2019 $115.03 $115.03 1D6105179 SLD 6 BUNKER TER ROTONDA WEST 33947 ROTONDA WEST PEBBLE BEACH 1,682 $218,000 3 2 0 1985 None Single Family Residence Seller Financing 6/4/2019 $133.71 $129.61 0.97C7412709 SLD 108 COTTAGE PL ROTONDA WEST 33947 ROTONDA LAKES 1,397 $220,000 3 2 0 2002 Private Single Family Residence Conventional 6/3/2019 $162.85 $157.48 0.97C7409674 SLD 11052 CORRIGAN AVE ENGLEWOOD 34224 PORT CHARLOTTE SEC 065 1,873 $224,000 3 2 0 2005 None Single Family Residence Conventional 6/5/2019 $119.59 $119.59 1O5521397 SLD 14196 BARBAROSSA LN PORT CHARLOTTE 33981 SOUTH GULF COVE 1,600 $225,000 3 2 0 2017 None Single Family Residence Conventional 6/4/2019 $146.88 $140.63 0.96O5570729 SLD 6143 AVILA ST ENGLEWOOD 34224 PORT CHARLOTTE SEC 062 1,565 $228,000 3 2 0 2018 None Single Family Residence Conventional 6/4/2019 $150.10 $145.69 0.97D6106492 SLD 8539 GATEWAY CT ENGLEWOOD 34224 OYSTER CREEK PH 02 1,627 $232,000 2 2 0 2000 Community Single Family Residence Conventional 6/3/2019 $146.90 $142.59 0.97D6103759 SLD 1950 OREGON TRL Unit#1D ENGLEWOOD 34224 VILLAGE AT OYSTER CREEK PH 1,511 $243,000 3 2 0 2003 Community Townhouse Cash 6/7/2019 $172.01 $160.82 0.93A4421335 SLD 11931 BOOTH AVE PORT CHARLOTTE 33981 PORT CHARLOTTE SEC 065 1,806 $249,900 3 2 0 2018 None Single Family Residence FHA 6/7/2019 $138.37 $138.37 1D6106224 SLD 954 BAY VISTA BLVD ENGLEWOOD 34223 BAY VISTA BLVD SEC ENGLEWOOD 1,877 $256,500 3 2 1 1983 Private Single Family Residence FHA 6/6/2019 $143.31 $136.65 0.95C7412273 SLD 95 MARINER LN ROTONDA WEST 33947 ROTONDA WEST PINEHURST 2,150 $260,000 4 2 0 2019 None Single Family Residence Conventional 6/3/2019 $121.63 $120.93 0.99D6105789 SLD 2985 N BEACH RD Unit#BV2 ENGLEWOOD 34223 ADMIRALS POINT CONDO 1,086 $289,900 2 2 0 1970 Community Condominium Conventional 6/4/2019 $266.94 $266.94 1D6103324 SLD 862 BOUNDARY BLVD ROTONDA WEST 33947 ROTONDA WEST LONG MEADOW 1,970 $305,000 3 2 0 2002 Private Single Family Residence Conventional 6/3/2019 $159.34 $154.82 0.97D6105884 SLD 681 ROTONDA CIR ROTONDA WEST 33947 ROTONDA WEST BROADMOOR 2,032 $318,000 3 2 0 2000 Private Single Family Residence Conventional 6/3/2019 $164.86 $156.50 0.95D6104804 SLD 593 BOUNDARY BLVD ROTONDA WEST 33947 ROTONDA WEST BROADMOOR 1,785 $325,000 3 2 0 2019 Private Single Family Residence Cash 6/3/2019 $196.02 $182.07 0.93D6102805 SLD 6255 KEVITT BLVD PORT CHARLOTTE 33981 LAKE MARLIN 2,582 $343,000 4 3 1 2003 Private Single Family Residence Seller Financing 6/3/2019 $140.98 $132.84 0.94C7411223 SLD 248 ROTONDA BLVD N ROTONDA WEST 33947 ROTONDA WEST BROADMOOR 2,591 $370,000 3 3 1 2004 Private Single Family Residence Cash, Other 6/3/2019 $146.62 $142.80 0.97D5922078 SLD 13564 INGRAHAM BLVD PORT CHARLOTTE 33981 SOUTH GULF COVE 2,103 $380,000 3 3 0 2018 Private Single Family Residence Cash 6/3/2019 $184.97 $180.69 0.98C7412235 SLD 5231 CONNER TER PORT CHARLOTTE 33981 PORT CHARLOTTE SEC 054 1,876 $385,000 3 2 0 1985 Private Single Family Residence Conventional 6/7/2019 $212.69 $205.22 0.96D6104450 SLD 6010 BOCA GRANDE CSWY BOCA GRANDE 33921 BOCA GRANDE NORTH 1,247 $400,000 2 2 0 1986 Community Condominium Cash 6/5/2019 $336.01 $320.77 0.95D6104708 SLD 238 LONG MEADOW LN ROTONDA WEST 33947 ROTONDA WEST LONG MEADOW 2,373 $410,000 3 3 0 2008 Private Single Family Residence Conventional 6/4/2019 $179.06 $172.78 0.96D6105772 SLD 1084 BOUNDARY BLVD ROTONDA WEST 33947 ROTONDA PINE VALLEY 1,901 $415,000 3 2 0 2019 Private Single Family Residence Cash 6/7/2019 $223.04 $218.31 0.98D6106418 SLD 1147 ROTONDA CIR ROTONDA WEST 33947 ROTONDA WEST PINE VALLEY 2,104 $435,000 3 2 0 2015 Private Single Family Residence Conventional 6/4/2019 $213.83 $206.75 0.97D6104177 SLD 9271 PINE COVE RD ENGLEWOOD 34224 PINE COVE 1,925 $438,000 3 2 0 1969 None Single Family Residence Other 6/7/2019 $236.52 $227.53 0.96W7808510 SLD 179 TOURNAMENT RD ROTONDA WEST 33947 ROTONDA WEST PINE VALLEY 3,033 $502,500 4 3 1 2015 Private Single Family Residence Cash 6/5/2019 $176.36 $165.68 0.94J904722 SLD 5700 GULF SHORES DR BOCA GRANDE 33921 SEA OATS BLDG B 1,350 $765,000 2 2 0 1980 None Cash 6/3/2019 $566.67 $566.67 1D6106663 SLD 12586 BACCHUS RD PORT CHARLOTTE 33981 PORT CHARLOTTE SEC 60 3,382 $1,000,000 5 3 1 1994 Private Single Family Residence Cash 6/5/2019 $280.90 $295.68 1.05D6106065 SLD 5000 GASPARILLA RD BOCA GRANDE 33921 BOCA GRANDE CLUB PH 03A 1,701 $1,360,000 2 2 0 1980 Community Condominium Cash 6/4/2019 $798.06 $799.53 1A4433943 SLD 1361 BAYSHORE DR ENGLEWOOD 34223 ENGLEWOOD GARDENS 4,046 $1,435,000 4 3 2 2003 Private Single Family Residence Cash 6/6/2019 $370.49 $354.67 0.96D6106290 SLD 747 SOUTH HARBOR DRIVE BOCA GRANDE 33921 HARBORSIDE/BOCA BAY 1,770 $1,530,000 3 2 1 1997 Community Condominium Cash 6/4/2019 $872.88 $864.41 0.99D6103652 SLD 450 TARPON AVE BOCA GRANDE 33921 BOCA GRANDE 2,797 $3,200,000 3 3 0 2014 Private Single Family Residence Cash 6/3/2019 $1,178.05 $1,144.08 0.97D6106145 SLD 160 GULF BLVD BOCA GRANDE 33921 ACREAGE & UNREC 4,707 $8,000,000 5 5 1 2000 None Single Family Residence Cash 6/7/2019 $1,789.89 $1,699.60 0.95

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For Sale1031 Foreclosures For Sale1035 Golf Course

Community For Sale1040 Condos/Villas For Sale1060 Townhouses For Sale1070 Duplexes For Sale1075 Tri-Plex For Sale1080 Apartments For Sale1090 Mobile Homes For Sale1100 Interval Ownership1100 Out of Area Homes

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RENT1205 Lease Option1210 Homes1240 Condos/Villas1280 Townhouses1300 Duplexes1320 Apartments1330 Hotel/Motel1340 Mobile Homes1345 Misc. Rentals1350 Efficiencies1360 Room To Rent1370 Rentals To Share1390 Vacation/Seasonal1420 Wanted To Rent

LOTS1500 Lots & Acreage1515 Waterfront1520 Out Of Area Lots1530 Commercial Lots1540 Trade/Exchange

BUSINESS1600 Business For Sale1610 Business Rentals1615 Income Property1620 Commercial/

Industrial Prop.1640 Warehouse & Storage1650 Farm/Ranches

1010 OPEN HOUSE

06/16/19

10578 RIVERSIDE RDPORT CHARLOTTE, FL

33981 *REDUCED*OPEN BY APPOINTMENT

UNIQUE ONE OF A KINDSAILING COMPOUND

A SAILOR’S DREAM ! GORGEOUS 3 BEDROOM 2.5BATH 4 CAR GARAGE HOME

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DREAM, THIS ISYOUR DESTINATION.FLA GOLF PROPERTIES INC

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1825 BATELLO DRVENICE

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AMENITIES GALORE & MORE!MUST SEE $274,900

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Find your BestFriend in theClassifieds!

2775 CYRUS NORTH PORTOPEN BY APPOINTMENT

3/2/2 1726 sq ft Fresh paint inside/out

Oversized lot $197,000Connie Nowell Broker

SWFL Homes LLC941-628-0949 cell/txt

www.SWFloridaAreaHomes.com

1010 OPEN HOUSE

3767 WENONA DR N. PORTOPEN BY APPOINT.$275,000 3/2/2

POOL HOME 2054 sq ft. Freshly painted inside/out.

Open floor plan Huge mastersuite, walk thru showerConnie Nowell Broker

SWFL Homes LLC941-628-0949 cell/txt

www.SWFloridaAreaHomes.com

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FOR MORE INFORMATIONAND PHOTOS, VISIT:

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OPEN HOUSES

HACIENDA DEL MAROPEN BY APPOINTMENT

Unmatched breathtakingscenic views of the ICW from

this 3rd floor, executive,2BR/2.5BA condo in the

highly desirable, rarely avail-able & newest “G” building.Watch the boats pass rightby your lanai. Absolutely like

brand new and 100%turnkey designer furnished.

Shows like a builder’s model!Resort style living at its

finest featuring unmatchedamenities. Better than Boca

and a million dollarscheaper! Only $439,900.

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YYou Saou SaveveBig BucBig BucksksShoppingShopping

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★ ★ $199,900★ ★BISCAYNE BREEZE FROM

COMPLETE ON LOT! PORTCHARLOTTE

NEW 3/2/2, WITH HUGELANAI/ OVERSIZED 2 CAR

GARAGE WITH CITY WATER, LOCATED IN "X" FLOOD ZONE

ON 80 X 125 HOME SITE. CALL FOR FLOOR PLANS TODAY! RELIANCE PROJECT MGM`T, LLC

CGC #1512533941-468-8300

ENGLEWOOD 9358 FRUITLANDAVE. 3/2/2, 1578 SF., BUILT

2010 ON OVERSIZED LOT! NO FLOOD ZONE! FENCED LAND-SCAPED BACKYARD, SHED, ABOVE

GROUND POOL. CITY WATER.CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, SHOPPING

& BEACHES! $230,000 941-474-6266

WILLING TO PAY 3% COMMISSION TO R/E AGENTS!


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NORTH PORT4911 Whispering Oaks Dr.,

GOLFER OR NOT, YOU'REGOING TO LOVE THE

LEISURELY, LUXURIUS RE-SORT LIFESTYLE afforded inthis LIKE NEW Maintenance-FREE TURN-KEY FURNISHED

1500 SF 2-bedroom, 2-bath +den/office with 2-car garage

in fabulous gated golf commu-nity of Heron Creek. NEW ex-terior paint! AC replaced in

December 2015! $215,000Patty Gillespie Remax Anchor 941-875-2755

NORTH PORTEXCEPTIONALLY STUNNING,RARELY OCCUPIED 4/3/3

POOL NOHL CREST HOME W/CONSERVATORY. OPEN FLOOR

PLAN, VOLUME CEILINGS,GOURMET, GRANITE KITCHEN,BUTLER`S BUFFET & MORE!MAJESTIC MASTER PLUS ANEN-SUITE FOR FAMILY OR IN-

LAWS! PRIVACY IN THIS HERONCREEK GOLF CLUB COMMUNITY!

$400,000.Sharon Kerr 941-286-7315

Coldwell Banker Sunstar Realty

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PORT CHARLOTTE15341 Mille Fiore Blvd.,

MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION!STUNNING MEDITERRANEANDESIGN 2000 SF 3/2/2 WITH

12x27' HEATED PEBBLETECH POOL with serene

wooded view (privacy!) in rear.TURN-KEY FURNISHED, CITYWATER & SEWER! LOW HOA

FEES! $279,900. Patty Gillespie Remax

Anchor 941-875-2755

PENDING

PORT CHARLOTTE17483 Wintergarden Ave.

Meticulously Maintained 3Br,2Ba On 2 Lots-Almost ½ AcreLoads of Upgrades & Updates!

Inc. Newer Spa! Close to Shopping! $229,900

Barb McHenry 941-833-1667Coldwell Banker Sunstar Realty

REDUCED!

PORT CHARLOTTE21455 BROOKS AVE

3/2/2- 2001 TOTAL SQ. FT.TILED LVING AREA, GRANITECOUNTERS, IMPACT GLASS,SPRAY FOAM INSULATION.

$210,000. 941-258-3739

PORT CHARLOTTE FSBO 1105 Conover Street, 2/2/1$147,700, 1208 A/C area

OPEN HOUSE 6/15 & 6/16 9-5PM Cash or Pre-Qualified Only! On Zillow & MLS 941-276-9585



PUNTA GORDA 2/2/2 homeis situated on 1 1/2 lots.Large lanai. New septic in

2019, water heater in 2018,AC 6 yrs old, roof in 2014.

Community boat ramp 1 blockaway, for $45 per year you

can use. $184,500. Make appt today!

Pat Walker 941-276-4674REMAX Anchor Realty

Punta Gorda IslesLovely, well appointed 3/2

2100 sq ft Pool home in PGI.Adjacent to the proposedBuckleys Cut which would

give quick open water access.Located on the perimeter

canal. Updated kitchen andbathrooms!!! Large lanai,

lovely views!!$650,000 Pat Walker

941-276-4674REMAX Anchor Realty

VENICETHIS STUNNING, UPGRADED3/2.5/2 LAKEFRONT HOME

LOCATED IN LAKES OFJACARANDA SHINES! COVERED

FRONT PORCH, QUARTZCOUNTERS, RESURFACED

CABINETS W/ ISLAND, NEWERAPPL., EIK THAT OPENS TOFAMILY ROOM! INCREDIBLE

PAVER LANAI W/ LAKE VIEWS.CLUBHOUSE, POOL, TENNIS &

MORE! $415,000.Sharon Kerr 941-286-7315

Coldwell Banker Sunstar Realty

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IN THECLASSIFIEDS!

1030 WATERFRONT HOMES

CHARLOTTE BEACH COMPLEX SAILBOAT WATER,MIN. TO HARBOR, SALTWATER

16X32 POOL/SPA. 3/3/3.5,2,625 SQ FT, 13,500 LB.

BOAT LIFT, NEW COVER, 27FTDOCK, CONCRETE SEAWALL.2 A/C’S, 2 WH, LIVING ANDFAMILY RMS. NEW KITCHEN,MAPLE CABINETS, GRANITE,

STAINLESS STEEL APP. SEC. SYS.WITH INTERCOM, CENTRAL VAC.NEW LANDSCAPING, PAINT, NEWDOORS, ROLL SAFE SHUTTERS,

FURNISHINGS NEGOTABLE.$598,000 OWNER/BROKER

941-628-6954941-235-5648

HACIENDA DEL MARUnmatched breathtaking

scenic views of the ICW fromthis 3rd floor, executive,2BR/2.5BA condo in the

highly desirable, rarely available & newest “G” building.Watch the boats pass rightby your lanai. Absolutely like

brand new and 100%turnkey designer furnished.

Shows like a builder’s model!Resort style living at its

finest featuring unmatchedamenities. Better than Boca

and a million dollarscheaper! Only $439,900.

941-769-0200

NORTH PORT 6410 Midas Pl. BE STILL MY HEART!

Totally updated 2/1 1200 SFTastefully turn-key furnished

tropical paradise on gorgeouscul-de-sac, 146' Tip lot withgulf access! City Water &

Sewer! NO DEED RESTRIC-TIONS! RELAX … ENJOY!

$187,000 Patty Gillespie Remax Anchor 941-875-2755

REDUCED

1035 GOLF COURSECOMMUNITY

NORTH PORT 2520 SilverPalm Rd. (Bobcat Trail),BLESSED WITH A LARGE

FAMILY? You'll love the roomycomfort of this spacious

2333 SF 4-bedroom, 3-bathtriple split plan with heated

saltwater pool overlooking the9th hole of the Charlotte Har-bor National Golf Course withgreenway and water view andpartial views of the Clubhouse.

CREATED TO ENJOY! $379,000

Patty Gillespie, Remax Anchor 941-875-2755

MOTIVATED SELLER

1040 CONDOS/VILLASFOR SALE

NORTH PORT Fairway VillasMeticulously Maintained

3/2/2 Villa Lakefront W/GreatView Loads of Upgrades &Updates! Gated Community

W/Pool. $220,500 BARB MCHENRY 941-833-1667

COLDWELL BANKERSUNSTAR REALTY

REDUCED

Port Charlotte SuncoastLakes a gated community lo-

cated near Kings Hwy is hometo this lovely 3 bdrm plus denhome built in 2006. 2213 sqft of spaciousness!. The mas-ter bedroom includes 2 walk

in closets outfitted organizers,the master bath is stunningand the guest bath has also

been totally redone too!!.Great community with heated

community pool and playground, Sidewalks throughout.

C7415048 $254,000Pat Walker 941-276-4674

REMAX Anchor Realty

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VENICE Woodmere at Jacaranda3730 Cadbury Cir. Whittier Manor.

Over 55, Maintenance Free#610 2/2 Reduced to $119K#311 2/2 Reduced to $135K #411 3/2, 2 Balconies $179K

Villa #3788 3/2/2, $250K 941-492-5050

INVESTMENT REALTY OF W.Fl.

1090 MOBILE HOMESFOR SALE

PUNTA GORDA 4300 RIVERSIDE DR #6

OPEN BY APPT.3BR/2BA/cp with lanai, furn.Mobile home in 55+ Commu-

nity. No pets. Resident owned.Lg. club house, Pool & More.$105,000 (239)-297-1463

VENICE RANCH MOBILE HOME ESTATES BEAUTIFUL LOT RENTAL &

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NO DOGS. CATS OK Call 941-488-5672

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1095 MANUFACTUREDHOMES FOR SALE

Delivered & Set-Up on YourLot w/ Steps, Air & Skirting!

Prestige Homes, Punta Gorda 941-637-1122

NEW 3/2 Double Wide

$60,445. + Tax.

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1210 HOMES FOR RENT

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1240 CONDOS/VILLASFOR RENT

PORT CHARLOTTE Newly remodeled 2/2 with new appl,ground flr with ext Lrg Lanai.

Pool, Community center,Parking, No Pets, 55+.

Ref’s a MUST! 845-798-1371

1240 CONDOS/VILLASFOR RENT

CHARLOTTE HARBOR22333 Edgewater Manor,

Furn. 2nd Floor, 2/2 Overlook-ing Courtyard, Heated Pool.

55+ No Pets/Smoking. $900.Mo. Water/Electric Included.

317-366-8100

1320 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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1350 EFFICIENCIESFOR RENT

HARBOUR HEIGHTS close toriver, newly renovated efficien-cies w cable & internet, Sunny-brookMotel 941-625-6400

1360 ROOMS FOR RENT

PORT CHARLOTTE Furnished$700/Mo incl. W/D, Utilities &Cable. Rose 774-284-1095PORT CHARLOTTE, Clean,Quiet, 1 person, $170/wk +

deposit, Furn’d, No Pets. 941-743-3070/941-740-2565PT CHAR. Cable/Wifi/WD, $140/wk. NO Pets. Single Per-son. Clean/Quiet 941-276-4909

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1500 LOTS & ACREAGE

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82 LOTS - 16 ACRESFOR SALE BY OWNER

Rotonda Villas - Pt. Charl,Placida. Zoned RSF5 & CG

SPREAD OUT Developer / Investment

$18 K / LOT / $1.476 [email protected]

877-337-6869

BEST ROTONDA LOTSOVERSIZED LOT ON ROTONDA’S

LARGEST BOATING LAKE$39,900.

ROTONDA SHORES LOT. NO HOA!NO DEED RESTRICTIONS!

ONLY $19,900.MEDALIST WAY, WATERFRONT, NO

FLOOD ZONE $19,900.RARE DOUBLE LOT, WATERFRONT,

NO FLOOD ZONE $49,900.941-769-0200

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ONLY $19,900.MEDALIST WAY, WATERFRONT, NO

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NO FLOOD ZONE $49,900.941-769-0200

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3065 BIBLE STUDY& CHURCHES

CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH1936 E. Venice Ave. Venice

Friday at 9am.Study features video teachings

of noted Bible Scholars onvarious subjects.

For more info. Call Rev. Jonesat: 941-485-7070 or visit

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Charlotte CountyHouse of Prayer Night Watch Fridays

7pm-9pmWorship-Word-PrayerOne River-One Stream

992 Tamiami Trail Unit IPort Charlotte941 249-8946

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COMMUNITY CENTER 4PM - 7PM each Wednesday.

Christ the King LutheranChurch, 23456 Olean Blvd.

PC, Open to All Ages.For more info 941-766-9357

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we want to pray with you!Our prayer teams are available to minister to

you every Thursday 7:30 pm-8:30 pm.For information call

863-832-44185377 Dunkin Rd.,

Punta Gorda 33982Jesus Still Heals Today!

Lutheran Church of the Cross2300 Luther Rd., Deep Creek

Bible Study - Thursdays 10-11:30

and Sunday’s @ 9 AMQuestions and/or Info

(941) 627-6060

NEW SEASON FULL GOSPELMINISTRIES Meets Every

Wednesday at 3320 LovelandBlvd Port Charlotte, Fl (Held atBoard of Realtors Building Near

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3095 EXERCISE CLASSES

GULF COAST ACUPUNCTURE151 Center Rd.

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or Email; [email protected]

3096 RELIGION CLASSES

BEGIN YOUR DAY IN BIBLE STUDY

Christ the King LutheranChurch, 23456 Olean Blvd.

Tuesdays 10AM-11AM. For more info 941-766-9357

Port Charlotte

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH4005 Palm Drive, Punta Gorda

Various Days & TimesCONFIRMATION/BIBLE STUDY

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OF THE CROSS2300 Luther Rd., Deep Creek

and Sundays at 9:00 a.m.Questions and/or Info

(941) 627-6060

5000

BUSINESS SERVICESAN OCCUPATIONAL LIC.may be required by the Cityand/or County. Please call theappropriate occupationallicensing bureau to verify.

5006 ALUMINUM

ALL AMERICAN RENOVATIONS Lic & Insured

Family owned & operatedSpecializing in

FULL POOL CAGE RESTORA-TION, RESCREENING &

PAINTING & RUSTY SCREWCHANGEOUTS, PAINTING

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941-915-3381NOW OFFERING POOL

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Free Estimates

GULF COAST RESCREENLIC & INSURED

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941-536-7529SERVING SARASOTA COUNTY

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5020 APPLIANCESERVICE/REPAIR

GARY DRAKE DRYER VENT CLEANING

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(941)-889-7596

5051 CHILD CARE

ALL CHILDCAREFACILITIES MUST INCLUDE,

WITH ADVERTISEMENT, STATE OR LOCAL AGENCY

LICENSE NUMBER.FLORIDA STATE LAW requiresall child care centers and day

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5054 CONTRACTORS

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TEDDY`S HANDYMAN &REMODELING, INC.

No Job Too Big or Too Small!(941)-629-4966 Lic./Ins. Serving NP, Charlotte & PG

CRC 1327653

5057 CONCRETE

CONCRETE CRACKSREPAIRED

Pool Decks & Driveways. All Repairs Guaranteed. FREE

ESTIMATES. 941-639-4520

FLORIDA CONCRETEDRIVEWAYS - SIDEWALKS

ADDITIONSRESIDENTIAL & COMMERICAL

NEW CONSTRUCTION941-628-5965

INS/LIC CG034909

PRO PATH CONCRETE● Driveways ● Patios ● Sidewalks ● Pads

Free Estimates941-286-6415

Lic #AAA-11-00081

RICH LANDERS STUCCO, INC.

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(941)-497-4553

5057 CONCRETE

SCHULTE CONCRETE SINCE 1973 PATIOS,

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, POOLDECK REPAIR & TOPPINGS.

CELL 941-416-3092 LIC/INS

5060 CLEANINGSERVICES

A&R PRO WINDOWCLEANERS

In/Out, Tracks & Screens, Mirror Walls, Ceiling Fans, Also Vinyls, Clean & Polish,

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Summer SpecialsCall 941-241-6895

PROFESSIONAL HOMECLEANING SERVICES

MOVE IN/OUTS, Special Clean-ing, Interior Windows, AccentWall Painting & Faux Finishes

941-301-6981

5065 DRYWALL

COMPLETE DRYWALLHang, Finish, Patchwork,

All Textures, PopcornRemoval, and Paint.

Matt Potter 941-232-8667Lic.& Ins CRC1328482

DEPENDABLE DRYWALL & REMODELING

PATCH REPAIRSNEW HOMES

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INSUREd

5070 ELECTRICAL

DRM ELECTRICAL SERVICE,

“Plug Into Personalized Service”● Electrical ● Maintenance ●

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941-480-0761 941-366-3646

5080 EXCAVATING/BUSH HOG

ORRSLANDCLEARING.COMUNDERBRUSH PEPPER TREE

REMOVAL FENCE LINE CLEARINGSTUMP GRINDING, STORM

CLEANUP. FREE ESTIMATES!LIC/INS. (941)-875-4198

5083 FLOORING

FLOORING INSTALLATIONS& REPAIR wood, vinyl plank

& laminate. Call Glen(941)-232-9622 LIc & ins

5089 HANDYMAN / GENERAL REPAIR

DAVID J SHEPARD, JR., OVER 20 YEARS

IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY, HANDYMAN SVCS, WOOD ROT,WINDOWS & DOORS, DRY WALL

& STUCCO REPAIR, PAINTING, ETC.

941-627-6954 OR941456-6953

LIC # RR282811062

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● Carpentry ●

● Power Washing ●

● Lawn Mowing ●

● Misc. Small Repairs ●

Call 941-268-4566

5090 HEATING & AIR

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Call Tom 941-236-6359FL#CAC1814414

S.O.S.A/C & Heat

941-468-4956

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMSCOOLING MADE AFFORDABLE!INSTALLED 10 YR WARRANTY

ST. LIC #CAC1816023SOSAIRFL.COM

5091 HOME INSPECTIONS

HOME INSPECTIONSWind Mitigation, Full Inspections

Buyer, Seller, OwnerGreat rates! Lic HI 8261

941-623-8623 Home inspector classes also

5100 HOME & COMMERCIALIMPROVEMENT

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Licensed & InsuredLic. #9900/0075051

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Laminate, Solid Surface. Commercial, Residental.

941-505-5570


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on all brands! We offerLENNOX, BOSCH and others!

Call Today for your FREEquote! 941-625-8900

ROOF CLEANING LOW PRESSURE LOW CHEMICAL941-460-4936

WWW.COMPLETECLEANPW.COM

ALL WORK PERFORMED BY STATE

CERT. ROOFING CONTRACTOR

StormTwisters - Hurricane Shutters

ShuttersUp.Today★ Roll Down Shutters★ Accordian Shutters

★ Clear Hurricane Panels★ Hurricane Screens★ Bahama Shutters941-626-8200

*A DIVISION OF BAY BRIDGEHOMES Lic#CBC1254261

TILE - Remodel, Baths,Floors. Your Tile or Mine.

941-625-5186 Lic.#AAA006387

5110 LAWN/GARDEN & TREE

AN OCCUPATIONAL LICENSEmay be required by the Cityand/or County. Please call theappropriate occupational licens-ing bureau to verify

AAA LAWN SERVICEAffordable Accountable & Avail-

able multiple counties. (863)-244-9109

ALTMAN TREE SERVICETree Trimming, Removal,

Stump Grinding. Lic & Ins.Call Mike Altman 941-268-7582

AMERICAN IRRIGATIONCall 941-587-2027

FREE ESTIMATES!!!Licensed & Insured

Charlotte Co. lic#AAA-11-00010. Serving Charlotte

and Sarasota Counties

GENERAL LAWN &Landscape services. (941)-426-7844

Wright & Son Landscaping Inc

5110 LAWN/GARDEN & TREE

DP`s ABILITY TREE SERVICE

Removals, Stump Grinding,Palm Trimming, Shaping,

Oaks Thinned & Raised Up.Over 20 Yrs. Exp.Free Estimates! 941-889-8147

Lic#00000192 & Insured.

EXACT LAWN MOWING LLCNOW ACCEPTING

New Accounts in Engl.,Rotonda, South Gulf Cove

WE TAKE PRIDEIN ALL OUR LAWNS!

Reliable & Dependable.Lic & insured.

Call 303-475-8300

FLORIDA TREE INC.● Tree Trimming & Removal ●

● Stump Grinding ●

● Lawn Service ●

● Bucket Service ●

Certified Arborist FL6803A941-613-3613

pcftree.com Lic./Ins.

NOW ACCEPTING NEWLAWN ACCOUNTS!

941-468-4372ISA Certified Arborist

John Cannon FL-6444A South Sarasota & Charlotte Co.

RAINSCAPE INC,Irrigation, Maintenance,

Repair, Installation. Monthly Maintenance starts at $40.

FREE ESTIMATES941-888-2988

RICHIE’S LAWN SERVICEGreat Work at a Fair Price.

Call 941-564-5344SANDEFURS-HOME & TREEMaintenance Tree trimming,

removal. We do it all!License/Insured941-484-6042

SPM TREE TRIMMIMG &LANDSCAPING

Specializing in TREE REMOVAL. Call Today

for your FREE Estimate.******************

QUICK RESPONSE!*******************(941)-412-5273 Lic/Insured

STEVE’S TREE & HAULINGTree Removal & Trimming

30 Years Exp. Lic/Insd Free Estimates 941-866-6979

TOM LARSENLANDSCAPING

40 YEARS EXP SOUTHERN

GARDENING. PROFESSIONAL, INSTALLATION, RESTORATION

AND PROPERTY MAINTE-NANCE FOR HOME OR

BUSINESS. INSURED AND DEPENDABLE. 678-755-3804 OR EMAIL

TOMLARSEN559 GMAIL.COM

TreemendousTree, Inc.NURSERY

★ PINEAPPLE PLANTS fruit-ing $30/ea★ SNOW QUEEN HIBISCUS7 gal $20.00 NICE ★ MANY OTHER SHRUBS AVAILABLE

STOP IN TO SEE US SATURDAY ONLY

8AM-2PM 6068 RUFF ST. NORTH PORT

OR CALL 941-426-8983FL-6444 A

WENDELL ALBRITTONTREE SERVICE

★ ★ VERY AFFORDABLE★ ★Will Work with you!!

941-763-5042 Lic & Insured!

5121 MARINE CONSTRUCTION

MARINE CONTRACTINGGROUP

● Docks ● Seawalls ● Boat Lifts ●

941-505-0221 Free Estimates25+ Years. Exp! Lic. SCC131151730

5130 MOVING/HAULING

ALL TYPES OF CLEAN-UPS!Same Day Service!

24 Hrs. a Day! 941-764-0982 or

941-883-1231

5140 PAINTING/WALLPAPERING

STEVEN’S CUSTOMPAINTING

Res/Comm. Int/Ext FREE EST.

Lic. & Ins. 941-255-3834

BEST PRICINGCALL NOW TO LOCK IN ANAMAZING BANG FOR YOURBUCK FROM A SEASONEDPAINTER 941-468-2660

AAA0010126630 YEARS EXP. LIC/INSURED

FORMER FIREFIGHTER

LARRY ESPOSITO PAINTINGINC “It’s Not What We Do,It’s How We Do It!”Free Esti-

mates, 941-764-1171Lic & Insured AAA007825

Martini’s PaintingExterior, Interior, Driveways,

Tile Roofs40 Years Local Family Owned & Operated. 941-766-0331Lic#CBC1261010

5140 PAINTING/WALLPAPERING

Nathan Dewey Painting CoCommercial & Residental

Interior & ExteriorPressure washing

Handyman Services Free Estimates ~ Prompt Service

941-484-4576nathandeweypainting.com

PAINTING UNLIMITEDWhere Quality & Value Meet!

Family Owned and Operated.Call Now for a FREE Estimate

941-979-7947Lic. & Ins. AAA-12-00015

SWEENEY`S PAINTING INC.● Pressure Cleaning ●

● Mildew Treatment ●

● Painting/Commercial ●

● Interior & Exterior ●

● Committed to Excellence ●

● Attention to Quality ●

941-916-1024 Lic# AAA0010702

5160 PLUMBING

LARRY`S PLUMBING, Re-Pipes (Most in 1 Day) Beat AnyEstimate Complete Service941-484-5796 Lic.#CFC1425943

5165 POOL SERVICES

NICHOLAS GIANGRASSOPOOL MAINTENANCE

8 YEARS EXPERIENCE! SERVING VENICE, NORTH PORT& WEST VILLAGES. LICENSED.

(941)-264-6353

5180 PRESSURE CLEANING

BAILEY’S PRESSURECLEANING

Complete Exterior House Painting!

Call 941-497-1736

FULL HOUSEPRESSURE WASHING

Rates Starting At:● Tile Roofs $150 ● Houses $75● Pool Cage/Decks $65● Driveways

Pool Deck CoatingsAND MORE!!

941-451-7550 Lic./Ins

5184 SCREENING

A TIP TOPRESCREEN LLC

A quality rescreen at afast and affordable

price. Call us today foryour free estimate at

239-440-6857 licensed and insured

ALL ABOUT ALUMINUM &SCREEN: Rescreen & new.

941-876-4779 wescreenflorida.com - Lic# SA37, AL0511993X

ALL AMERICAN RENOVATIONS Lic & Insured

Family owned & operatedSpecializing in

FULL POOL CAGE RESTORA-TION, RESCREENING &

PAINTING & RUSTY SCREWCHANGEOUTS, PAINTING

POOL CAGES, lanais,front entry ways etc...

941-915-3381NOW OFFERING POOL

SERVICEServing Sarasota County

Free Estimates

BREEZE THRURESCREEN LLC.

★Full Rescreen ★Panel Repair.★ Power Washing

★ Pool Cage Painting

We have you covered! Call Today for your FREE Estimate.

941-661-7897 Lic./Ins.Visa/MC/Discover/Amex

Apple/Android Pay

FREE POWER WASH WITH

FULL RESCREEN

John’s Rescreening &Handyman Service.

Pressure Washing: PoolDecks, Driveways! No Job To

Small, Free EstimatesLic9341./Ins. 941-883-1381

RESCREENING by NORTHSTAR Free Estimates.

941-725-7599Lic# CC20597 & Insured

5185 ROOFING

COMPLETE ROOFING SOLUTIONS OF FLORIDA● Reroofing and Repairs●

● Commercial and Residential Flat and Metal

Roof Restoration ●

● Free Estimates ●

● All Work Guaranteed ●

George M. Schwartz Jr.Owner 941-961-8263Lic # CCC1325750

LEONARD’S ROOFING &INSULATION INC.

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATEDSINCE 1969

Shingle, Tile, Built-Up, Single-Ply, Metal, Full Carpentry,

Service Available

SARASOTA COUNTY ONLY!Reagan Leonard941-488-7478LIC # RC 0066574

STEVE`S ROOFING &REPAIRS

Preferred Contractor! Voted Best of the Best

Since 2010!Free Est. 941-625-1894

Lic. CCC1326838/Ins.

5185 ROOFING

NEW YEAR SPECIALS

Call us TodayTOM JOYCE ROOFING

for prompt roofreplacement and repairs!

45 Years of QualityWork and Experience

941-484-9804 941-429-1800 lic#1325725

ROOF LEAK PATROL, INC. RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL

Repairs, Reroof, Carpentry, etc...

35 yrs exp.Lic/insured#RCA065387941-474-ROOF (7663)

www.RoofLeakPatrol.com

5191 SOD

LAWN REPLACEMENTMaloney’s SOD

Charlotte 941-637-1333Sarasota 941-955-8327

“No Job Too Big or Too Small” www.maloneysod.com

5195 TILE/GROUT

PRECISION TILE & GROUT,CARPET & UPHOLSTERY

CLEANING FREE ESTIMATES

941-286-5774 Lic & Insured

5225 WINDOW CLEANING

Window Cleaning,

● RESIDENTIAL WINDOWCLEANING

● PRESSURE WASHING

P: 941-952-0903LIC/INSURED

6000

MERCHANDISEGARAGE SALES

6001 Arcadia6002 Lake Suzy6003 Deep Creek6004 Port Charlotte6005 Punta Gorda6006 North Port6007 Englewood6008 Rotonda6009 Gulf Cove6010 S. Gulf Cove6011 S. Venice6012 Venice6013 Nokomis/Osprey6014 Garage Sales6015 Flea Market6020 Auctions

MERCHANDISE

6013 Moving Sales6025 Arts & Crafts6027 Dolls6030 Household Goods6035 Furniture6038 Electronics6040 TV/Stereo/Radio6060 Computer Equip6065 Clothing/Jewelry/

Accessories6070 Antiques &

Collectibles6075 Fruits/Veges6090 Musical6095 Medical6100 Health/Beauty6110 Trees & Plants6120 Baby Items6125 Golf Accessories6128 Exercise/Fitness6130 Sporting Goods6131 Firearms6132 Firearm Access.6135 Bikes/Trikes6138 Toys6140 Photography/Video6145 Pool/ Spa & Supplies6160 Lawn & Garden6161 Outdoor Living6165 Storage Sheds/

Buildings6170 Building Supplies6180 Heavy Constr.

Equipment6190 Tools/Machinery6220 Office/Business Equip

& Supplies6225 Restaurant Supplies6250 Appliances6260 Misc. Merchandise6270 Wanted to Buy/T rade

6020 AUCTIONS

LAWN MOWER 22” Toro lawn-mower. Electric start, self clean-ing, self propelled. Like New,only used 6 times. $300 941-625-1035

6025 ARTS AND CRAFTS

AIR BRUSH set includes com-pressor paints $100, OBO 941-474-1016

DOLPHIN PICTURE Signedand numbered. 45/990 Picavailable. $100 941-743-0399

PORTAPUZZLE BRAND newput puzzles together and carry$60, OBO 941-286-6376

6030 HOUSEHOLD GOODS

AIR CONDITIONER Sharp,6100 BTU $50, OBO 941-661-9890

6030 HOUSEHOLD GOODS

BED COMFORTER & 2 pads,full/Twin, reversible peach color,A+ cond, $25 941-743-2656BEDFRAME, King Size. New$35 440-417-0269BEDFRAME, Queen Size. $10440-417-0269BREAD/DOUGH MACHINEWelbilt $50, OBO 941-661-9890CANDLESTICK HOLDERS,solid brass pair, 4.5” high. Madein India. $10 947-575-7793CLOCK, WESTMINSTER Elgin,18hx11w, wall, wood, chimes,batt, $40 941-743-2656CRYSTAL GLASSES Set of 6,d’arques Durant 8oz stem, mint,cut crystal $30 941-743-2656ELECTRIC SKILLET G.E.EX/CONDITION W/BOOK ITEM#168948 $40 941-743-0399FIREPLACE SCREEN+TOOLS6 pcs, Fancy Wrought Iron, A+$120, OBO 941-743-2656GLASS DISPLAY CASE fordoll, collectibles, treasures. 12”square. $15 941-740-0357LAMPS (2) $10 440-417-0269MATTRESS SERTA QueenFoam/Gel 8” Very Clean Leavemssg. $50 979-218-8693













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7 Days a Week.

ORIENTAL CHESTON PEDESTAL BASE $45, OBO941-743-0399PAINTING BEAUTIFUL FRAMEDMed. coast-mint reduced bar-gain! $135 941-639-1517PRINT, Matted & Framed sail-boat print Measures 35” xS 29”$50, OBO 941-356-0129RUG INDOOR/OUTDOOR5’x7’ shades of blue & whiteNEW! $30 941-258-2016STEAM CLEANER Oreck. Hardfloors. Pure steam w/o chemi-cals. $70, obo 941-740-0357TREES, FAUX 6, 3 potted dec-orator trees. $20 ea. 3/$50$20 941-876-1972WHITE WICKER DB/DR N/SMIRROR HIBOY TOY/CH LAMPG/Tops $445 941-408-7535

6035 FURNITURE

BED - MATTRESS & BOX $100

941-629-5550BED KING. Gorgeous WoodHead and Footboard. New$2000 NOW $200. No Mat-tress! 941-460-8393BOOKCASE, LARGE withdrawer, adjustable shelves, lightwood, $100 941-661-5152CABINET CURIO bow glass,lighted ,oak, adj shelves nice$75 941-214-8188CHEST/DESK EARLY Ameri-can Maple, 3drw w/foldout desk$140 941-661-5152COFFEE TABLE & 3 MatchingSide Tables. Wood & Leather. Eatable $80, OBO 941-740-0357CURIO GLASS & MIRRORLIGHTED 5 SHELVES $200941-743-0399DINING CHAIRS, Set of 6 Rat-tan, Vg Condition, clean, com-fortable $199 941-356-0129DRESSER, TRIPLE, mirror, andnightstand White in excellentcondition $250 954-547-8204END TABLES (2) Ethan AllenFrench country. Excellent condi-tion $199, OBO 941-356-0129ENTERTAINMENT CENTERMediterranean 54”X 80” GD org.cost $1k $275 941-408-7535

I BUY FURNITUREOr anything of value!

941-485-4964LAWYER’S BOOKCASE with 4glass doors that tip up. Like new$140 941-661-5152

MATTRESS & BOX QUEEN$175 ALSO HAVE KING

941-629-5550 MIRROR FRAMED 28”x40”beautiful gold and white frame2.5” wide. $15 941-575-7793PILLOWS, Couch & LS GreenTropical. Treated fabric someminor issues $250 941-408-7535RECLINER WALL hugger blueExcellent condition. $85, OBO941-474-1016TABLE 5’ round folding legsMax Chief $75 941-496-9252

6035 FURNITURE

RECLINING SOFA and loveseatmicro ele brown. Good condi-tion. $200 941-204-0927ROCKER, SWIVELw/Footstool,A+ rose uphol. 2 avail. Each set$150, OBO 941-740-0357SIDE TABLES & Plant Stands,Wood, var styles & sizes, VGcond. From $10 941-743-2656SOFA and Loveseat Teal andgrey tapestry. Pet/smoke freehome. $150 812-603-4885SOFA, BASSETT*LIKE NEW*Full upholstery. Soft beige greenmauve $280 941-740-0357STOOLS Dark Rattan, 4, swivelseat, seat height 30” $225941-356-0129TABLE Wrought Iron & Glass.22x22 24” H $40 941-697-6779WINE RACK 71”Hx5’W, doubledoors, 2 drawers, l/n $145941-235-2203

6040 TV/STEREO/RADIO

INDOOR HDTV ANTENNA,Mohu leaf. Receive 12-18 chan-nels $13 941-697-6779RECEIVER, Denon 7.1 Surround,high end 840 watts w/Remote.AVR3806 $375 954-642-6599SPEAKER STANDS pair ofmetal adjustable $20, OBO941-828-0132STEREO EQUIPMENT allkinds: speakers, receivers, etc.starting@ $10 954-642-6599STEREO SPEAKERS Cam-bridge SoundWorks set of 9.$75, OBO 941-828-0132SUB WOOFER High End (was300 new) Sonance: Son of Sublike new $125 954-642-6599SURROUND COMPLETE SYS-TEM, Sony. Receiver 6 spkrsgreat sound $95 954-642-6599TV SHIPPING KIT 32-70” $5440-417-0269TV SONY 41” Flatscreen withremote $58 910-200-1298TV WESTINGHOUSE 26”Flatscreen with remote. $28910-200-1298

6060 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT

PC DESK Wire & wood 3 tierGD/C 42” X 65” Orig $150 Asking $50 941-408-7535

6065 CLOTHING/JEWELRYACCESSORIES

CLOSE OUT SALE ball roomdance shoes $50 obo mens &womens 941-408-6513 Call forappointment.LADIES CLOTHES Sz 16-18,30+ items. Office, home, play,beach. $20 941-258-2016MEN’S OVER-ALL size 46“new” $12 941-697-9485RING, Smokey quartz and whitetopaz, mens, tcw 7.4 cts, size9 $60 941-554-2140WANTED: VINTAGE CLOTH-ING Jewelry & Accessories.Call Maria 941-468-3344WATCH, MENS, INVICTA goldcase, mother of pearl face, NEWIN BOX $65 941-554-2140WATCH, RUSSIAN VOSTOC,New, 17 jewel auto mech., $75941-554-2140

6070 ANTIQUESCOLLECTIBLES

1892 BOOK Macaulay’s Essayon Warren Hastings.AberdeenUniv Press $20 941-258-05121918 CHILD’S Book FrederickF. Hall’s Toggles, An OutdoorBoy $20 941-258-05122 SWIZZLE STICKS from famedBeverly Hills Hotel Polo Lounge.$10 941-258-0512

ALWAYS BUYINGANTIQUES, ART, SILVER

NEW ENGLAND ANTIQUES(941) 639-9338

ANTIQUE DRESSER (2)beveled mirrors, framed $100941-496-9252BLACK HORSE head lamp -shade very nice $25, OBO 941-697-9485BUTTER CHURN with handcrank 2 quart $49 941-676-2019

BUYING OLD MONEY SILVER COINS & PAPERMONEY. 941-626-7785

CAST IRON bell on 7ft post byboat dock, you remove $145941-235-2203CHARACTER MUGS Lewis &Clark & Wright Bros-Mint! BOTH$15 941-639-1517

COINS Proof and mint sets $7 781-956-8891

COINS Proof and mint sets $7 781-956-8891

GOLD COIN U.S. mint set$400 781-956-8891GUN CASE vintage leather Mut-ton leg 30” nice collector $50941-214-8188INDIAN HEAD PENNIES$2 781-956-8891LITHOGRAPH STONES 2 @5X6 & 1 @ 6X8. 2 1/4 thick.$40 941-255-0489MANUALS CESSNA 1955-180,1969-180,1974-172 Sky-hawk $50 941-214-8188MCCOY COVERED COOKIEJAR ovenproof- ”Spice of Life”Mint! $15 941-639-1517MINI POND yacht sailboat, l/ncond, ready to display $20941-235-2203POSTER ELVIS Presley ”Returnto Sender” 3x2FT $55 941-235-2203


6070 ANTIQUESCOLLECTIBLES

ROSEVILLE 1936 ANTIQUECANDELSTICKS “Waterlily” Mint!$75 941-639-1517

SHEET MUSIC Orange Blos-som Time in Hollywood Revue of1929 $10 941-258-0512

SHEET MUSIC Pola Negri’s Par-adise in 1932 talkie A Woman’sCommand $20 941-258-0512

SILVER COINS U.S. silver coinsroll $75 781-956-8891SILVER DOLLARS 1878 to1935 $25 781-956-8891“WW2 REMEMBERED” hard-bound books (2) w/uncancelledstamps $20 941-639-1517

6090 MUSICAL

DIGITECH VOCALIST Live 4harmonizer $175 941-626-0967

FENDER FRONTMAN 15Ramp. Very hard to find. Great fora studio. $80 941-626-0967

FLUTE GEMEINHARDT model2SP, excellent condition, hardcase. $135 941-575-7793

MIXER ALESIS USB 8 channelw/iPod recorder/player $100941-626-0967

MIXER Yamaha MG82CX. Perfect condition. $100 941-626-0967

ORGAN, ESTEY Parts onlyand comes with music books$100, OBO 941-286-6376

ROLAND CUBE 80XL. All thebells & whistles $300 941-626-0967

STUMPF FIDDLE bells, horn,woodblock, cow bell, springs &a tin pan $50 941-575-7793

TRUMPET SILVER finish, 4mutes, folding stand, hard case.$125 941-575-7793

6095 MEDICAL

SCOOTER GO-GO ULTRA X,like new. $450 941-740-1985URINARY STRAIGHTCATHETERS 16fr., 30/box$30, OBO 941-661-9890

WALKER, Adult 4wheel w/seat,heavy duty up to 350 lbs whiteframe $85 941-356-0129

6100 HEALTH/BEAUTY

HAIR DRYER, Daffy Duck. Ingreat condition. $30 941-786-6238

6110 TREES & PLANTS

BUY NOWBefore we Move!

Acre full of Trees, Plants,Palms & Shrubs.

1/2 off All! NATIVE NURSERY

Call Tommy 941-268-1471

GOLDEN DEWDROP or GAR-DENIA bush 3 gal pot healthy,strong $13 941-258-2016

OAK, CASSIA, PLANTAIN or FLMAPLE TREE 3-4’ in 3 gal pot$10 941-258-2016

SURINAM CHERRY small ever-green tree or hedge plant 2 qtpot ea. $7 941-258-2016

6120 BABY ITEMS

TODDLER BEDS 2 EspressoToddler beds with mattresses.Like new $120 941-830-0898

6125 GOLF ACCESSORIES

DRIVER TAYLORMADE M-4 SRexcl. cond. headcover and adj.tool $219 941-625-7563

DRIVER TAYLORMADE M4 DrSR tool and headcover $219941-625-7563

NIKE IGNITE Ladies, graphite,4-SW, perfect $60 941-235-2613

PUTTER ODYSSEY O-works#9 34 in Ex. Condition $98941-625-7563

6125 GOLF ACCESSORIES

YELLOW JACKET4G BATTERY CABLESCorrosion Resistant

Best Golf Cart Cables$129.95/SET. VISIT DarsGolfCarts.com

941-769-1431NO TEXT PLEASE

6126 GOLF CARTS

2008 YAMAHA 4 seat, 48 volt,good batteries, Very Clean.$1,486 910-200-1298, PC

2015 CLUB CAR Precedent$3295

Sandstone2 passenger Golf Cart

2017 BatteriesFolding Windshield

48 volt E.R.I.C. Charger OEM upholsteryLow battery lightReverse buzzer4 drink holders

Tires, Top941-769-1431

Delivery Inc. (25 Mi.)Visit Darsgolfcarts.com

2015 Club Car Precedent$3995

BOB-CAT GreenBRAND NEW BATTERIES

Yellow Jacket CablesMonsoon Roof

Matching Club Cover48 volt ERIC ChargerFactory UpholsteryFolding Windshield

Factory spoke HubcapsCooler, SandbucketExcellent DOT Tires Wide Angle Mirror

STK# 1824 941-769-1431

Visit DarsGolfCarts.comWE DELIVER FREE (25 MI.)

2015 CLUB CAR PRECEDENT $3995

SANDSTONE4 PASSENGER GOLF CART

2018 BATTERIESNEW LED HEAD & TAILLIGHTS

FOLDING WINDSHIELD48 VOLT E.R.I.C. CHARGER

OEM UPHOLSTERYREAR VIEW MIRROR

LOW BATTERY LIGHTREVERSE BUZZER4 DRINK HOLDERS

TIRES, MIRROR, TOP941-769-1431

DELIVERY INC. (25 MI.)VISIT

DARSGOLFCARTS.COM

Club Car Precedent $3595

RECONDITIONED4 Passenger Golf Cart

Tan w/Tan TopFlip Down Rear Seat

BRAND NEW BATTERIES $New Yellow Jacket Cables$

Battery MeterFactory UpholsteryHead & Taillights

Flip Down WindshieldChrome SS wheel caps

All New BushingsFresh Tires, Brakes, Mirror48 Volt Charger, STK#R8Call: 941-769-1431

Free Delivery (25 miles)Visit – Darsgolfcarts.com

NO TEXT PLEASE

GOLF CART BATTERIES$399 set of Six- Six volt

Brand New Factory “BLEMS”LIMITED QUANTITIES

US Made - Freemont, OhioSold in Sets of 6 only

Maybe a scratch or scuffFactory Warranty

Cash Only - Pick up onlyYou load and unload orwe do it $2/ battery

Core exchange required941-769-1431

Delivery Inc. (25 Mi.)Visit Darsgolfcarts.com

6128 EXERCISE / FITNESS

BODYGYM CORE System byMarie Osmond. Dvd included$15 941-625-8192

6130 SPORTING GOODS

ANCHOR FORTRESS FX 16LIGHTWEIGHT DANFORTH TYPENEW $125 941-575-8881DILLON MODEL 550 Cartridgeloader, .38, .357, .45ACP, manyextras. $650 941-286-3625MATTRESS OZARK TRAILQUEEN, INCLUDES OZ PUMP$80, OBO 941-743-0399POCKET KNIFE collector edi-tion (case) new petty knife $15,OBO 941-697-9485SPINNAKER WI DOUSINGSOCK, LINES, HARDWARE PER-FECT $485 941-575-8881

6130 SPORTING GOODS

2 GUYS GUNSHOWS

JUNE 15TH & 16TH 2019Charlotte County

Fairgrounds 2333 El Jobean Rd (776)

Port Charlotte, FL

Buy-Sell-Trade New-Used

FREE Parking CWP Classes Avail.Sat 9-5 and Sun 9-4

727-776-3442www.nextgunshow.com

6131 FIREARMS

NOTICE: Seller AcknowledgesCompliance With All ExisitingFederal, State and LocalFirearms Regulations and Lawsin Regards to Sale and Transferof Advertised Firearms.

6133 HUNTING &FISHING SUPPLIES

HOLSTER G&G black leather B-720 weapons carrier $25 941-214-8188HOLSTER HUNTER tan leather12” model 1100 nice $35941-214-8188PENN REEL Model 550ssgspinning-new$85 941-286-5159POWER HORN Muzzleloaderbrass US shield vintage made inItaly $80 941-214-8188SCOPE WEAVER V8 powermade in El Paso Tx 13” w/mounts $25 941-214-8188SHOTGUN CASES starting @25 Doskocil, Guard, Americase$25 941-214-8188SHOULDER HOLSTER Bianchitan X-2000 Phanton S&W 9MMleather $80 941-214-8188

6135 BICYCLES/TRICYCLES

1960’S VINTAGE original 27”,Takara Japan 6 spd street bike$100 954-642-65993 WHEEL ADULT TRIKE Brandnew, Easy To Ride, Big Seat, InBox! $275 941-500-47983 WHEELER Good lookingsmooth riding 3 Wheeler. Only$185 941-473-0770ADULT TRICYCLE 3 wheelbike, brand new, still in box!$275 941-500-4798BIKE Adult. Nice selection ofquality great riding bikes. Only$50 each. 941-473-0770

HIS & HER BIKES Nice,$60/ea (941)763-4818

6140 PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

INSTANT CAMERA Fuji brandnew with case film and batteries$30, OBO 941-286-6376

6145 POOL/SPA/& SUPPLIES

**SPAS & MORE**Family owned and

operated for 20 years!www.spasandmoreflorida.com Over 40 Spas to choose

from. We take trades! We Move Spas & Buy Used!

941-625-6600

6160 LAWN & GARDEN

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autism for white-collar jobs, according to David Geslak, president of Autism Workforce in La Grange, a company that helps businesses employ people with autism.

His blue eyes twinkling behind wire-rimmed glasses, Pierce joked about coming to Chicago in the midst of a historic cold snap, throwing in a musical flourish from the movie “Frozen”: “The cold never bothered me anyway!” he sang as he spun a full circle in his swivel-seat.

But despite his energy and charm, Pierce had trouble landing a job via the standard interview process. Like many people with autism, he has some difficulties with language, sometimes pausing for a few seconds to find the right word. It’s like reading a book and the words start disappearing midsentence, he said.

Other people with autism may have trouble making eye contact or reading social cues. Some rock in their seats. An employee at the Chicago office jerks his arm unexpectedly.

Such behaviors may eliminate you from consideration during the standard job interview process, said Shukla,

even if you’d make a great employee. The interview process at EY is different.

“We don’t care about the eye contact,” Shukla said. “We care (whether) you are eager to learn, and can you apply it?”

Employees with autism are hired via an intensive process that includes a week of meetings and exercises that test ability and teamwork. There’s feedback tailored to people with autism, who tend to be quite direct and to appreciate directness in others.

And, in the end, there are job offers.

Pierce, who graduated with a degree in applied statistics from Grand Valley State University in 2014, and has worked as a kitchen aide and a wine-tasting associate, was living in his parents’ basement when he learned that he’d gotten the job. Ian Nancarrow, 30, who has Asperger’s, paid the bills with jobs in restaurants and retail during an approximately six-year search for a professional tech job.

“It’s going to be emotional to recall every little detail,” Nancarrow said of his EY job offer. “Let’s just say it was very hard to keep my composure as I was trying to walk out of the building so I could call my family. My mom was jumping, hooting

and hollering in the background, as my dad was saying, ‘Don’t let this go to your head.’”

The employees with autism are hired as account support associates and are paid the same as other employees who hold that title, Shukla said.

Autism is a complicated and widely varying condition that comes with strengths, disabilities and differences. Employees in the neurodiversity program described challenges, with Nancarrow saying that at times it can be difficult to form words or represent himself in a way that’s understandable to others. But at the same time, Nancarrow said, he’s capable of a laserlike focus that can be very helpful when it comes to mastering a new skill.

“I wouldn’t call it a superpower, but it is an advantage in its own way,” he said.

Because people with autism often bring a different way of thinking to a problem, they can find solutions that others miss, Shukla said. For example, in month three of the pilot program in Philadelphia, a trainer was teaching the employees a very complex form of technology used in the financial services sector. Halfway through the

training, the employees with autism suggested another approach to learning the material — one that cut training time in half for the entire firm.

“We realized that we’re on to something here,” Shukla said. “Their ability to consume and apply (new information) was faster than we’d ever seen before.”

Easton said he is pleased that EY provides him with all the resources he needs to do high-quality work in cybersecurity. Pierce’s current duties include spot-checking computer code, looking for errors. When the code is wrong, he somehow intuitively knows, he said: “The best way I can describe it is I can see concepts linked together like you see constellations in the sky: how three or four ideas connect to form a pattern.”

Nancarrow is working on a computer program that compiles data and presents it visually.

“Each and every day, there’s a new skill to pick up, there’s a new person to meet, there’s a new challenge to take on,” he said. “It’s thrilling. I get to be here and gain skills, gain all of these aspects of myself that I never really had an opportunity to pursue: meeting, talking, being verbal, communicating.”

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By Liz ReyerSTAR TRIBUNE (MINNEAPOLIS)

Q: I was laid off this week and was not prepared for it. I knew it could be coming, but didn’t face it. I’ve got a small financial cushion but really need to get a new job fast. What should I do?

— Rene, 44, customer service supervisor

A: Before you jump into next steps, take some time to catch your breath. It’s really important to process what happened, especially since you weren’t ready for it.

It would be natural to be angry, sad, afraid or a combination thereof. Don’t be hard on yourself for these feelings; just notice and let yourself feel them. Keeping them in or denying them will only make you feel worse in the long run.

You may also be surprised to feel some relief or exhilaration. Let yourself enjoy the possibilities that the layoff opens up for you without second guessing it.

While you are at it, think about your pre-layoff denial. If this is your typical response to challenges, it would be a good pattern to break.

Now it’s on to action. First of all, let people know. Sometimes people are ashamed and hide the news about the layoff.

The problem with this is that other people are the best source

for new opportunities. But if they don’t know you are on the job market, they won’t mention possibilities that may be a good fit.

Plus, talking about it can help normalize the experience and take out some of the sting. You may be surprised by how many people have been in your shoes.

Figure out what you would like to do next. Do you want a similar job or would a change suit you better?

Consider if the layoff is an indicator of a dying line of work or if it’s just a company-specific event. If your industry is eliminating jobs like yours, it might be wise to look at alternatives.

At the very least, build that into your mid- to long-term plan so that you are not caught in a preventable cycle of layoffs.

Make full use of any resources you have. Often layoffs include career-planning and transition services. Don’t let these go to waste.

If your company isn’t helping, check with your state and local governments. Typically there will be an agency that focuses on workforce development and job placement. They are a wealth of information and support.

They may also have group meetings for people who have been laid off, which can provide additional support. This can also ease some of the emotional burden from people close to you.

Give yourself permission to enjoy yourself. This is a serious situation, but despite the grief and anxiety that goes with it, you probably can’t solve it overnight.

Structure your time to ensure you are doing the work of job searching. But take advantage of your flexibility to do some fun daytime activities with family and friends. You can always respond to e-mails in the evening!

Stay focused on finding a new job while doing your best to have a healthy, happy life. This is the best path to a positive outcome.

You have been laid off and need to find a job fast. Here’s what to do

By JACKIE CROSBYSTAR TRIBUNE (MINNEAPOLIS)

Target Corp. said Monday it would beef up benefits it offers its full- and part-time hourly workers, including paid family leave to care for a child or aging parent and backup child care.

The move comes as retailers try to attract workers in a tightening labor market, and as their business model changes to respond to an increase in digital shopping.

“Our workforce, like the com-munities we serve, is multigenera-tional, and our team members face growing caregiving responsibilities including infants, children, spous-es, domestic partners and aging parents,” Target said in announcing the changes.

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— Extend a program to allow up to 20 days of what it called “afford-able backup care solutions” for child care and elder care to include workers at its stores and distribu-tion centers starting this fall.

— Reimburse hourly and salaried workers up to $10,000 for adoption and surrogacy fees to cover such costs as application, filing, place-ment fees, court costs and attorney fees. The retailer said this doubles the previous amount, which it has offered for more than a decade.

“Retail workforces are unique in their mix of hourly and sal-aried positions, and one of our

philosophies is to offer the same family-focused benefits to both hourly and salaried team mem-bers,” Melissa Kremer, Target’s chief human resources officer, said in the announcement.

Target Corp. inched its base pay to $12 an hour ahead of last year’s holiday season and said it will hit $15 an hour for all of its workers by the end of 2020.

Amazon raised its minimum wage to $15 an hour last October and Costco Wholesale matched it in March.

Walmart’s starting wage for hourly employees is $11. The nation’s largest retailer last week announced a sweeping new edu-cation benefit in which it will cover the costs of tuition, books and fees. Employees with be required to pay $1 a day for the duration of their studies.

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PARIS (AP) — The archbishop wore a hard-hat helmet, burnt wood debris was still visible and only about 30 people were let inside, but Notre Dame Cathedral on Saturday held its first Mass since the devastat-ing April 15th fire that ravaged its roof and top-pled its masterpiece spire.

Exactly two months af-ter the blaze engulfed the landmark Gothic building in the French capital, the service was celebrated by Paris Archbishop Michel Aupetit in a chapel behind the choir, a place confirmed by construc-tion experts as safe.

French Culture Minister Franck Riester said this week the cathedral re-mains in a “fragile” state,

especially its vaulted ceiling, which is still at risk of collapsing.

For security reasons, only about 30 people — mainly priests, canons and church employees — were admitted inside the cathedral for the ser-vice, while Aupetit and others wore construction worker’s helmets. Some of the workers rebuild-ing the church were also invited.

Other worshippers could watch the Mass live on a Catholic TV sta-tion. The video showed some burnt wood still in the church but a famous statue of the Virgin and Child appeared intact behind wooden con-struction planks.

The annual Dedication

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“This cathedral is a place of worship, it is its very own and unique purpose,” Aupetit said.

One French priest called the service “a true happiness, full of hope.”

“We will rebuild this cathedral. It will take time of course — a lot of money, lot of time, lot of work — but we will succeed,” Father Pierre Vivares told The Associated Press outside the cathedral. “Today it’s a small but a true victory against the disaster we have had.”

It is still unclear when the cathedral will reopen to the public.

French President Emmanuel Macron has set a goal of rebuilding it in just five years, which many experts consider

unrealistic. In the meantime, the French parliament is debating amendments to a new law that would create a

public body to expedite the restoration of the cathedral and circum-vent some of France’s complex labor laws.

By PAUL GUZZOTAMPA BAY TIMES

TAMPA — The future of Ybor City’s last working cigar factory will be rooted in the community’s past.

First, the J.C. Newman Cigar Co. will bring back The American — the first cigar ever rolled in the 1910 Ybor City factory that houses the family business. The cigar debuts today.

Then, in June, the company begins a multi-million-dollar renovation to convert 2,078 square feet of third-floor storage into space for hand-rolling — just like it was done in the days when Tampa was the cigar capital of the world.

The moves come as the industry is warning that it might go bankrupt in the face of U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to begin regulating premium cigars. The change would force cigar makers to pay for lab testing of products they’ve put on the market since 2007.

“The FDA remains a threat,” said Drew Newman, 37, general counsel for J.C. Newman. “We are betting on the future and that we can keep the Tampa cigar-making tradition going.”

Tampa has a number of boutique op-erations where cigars are rolled by hand, as they were when Spanish entrepreneur Vicente Martinez-Ybor brought the industry to Tampa in 1885. It eventually grew to more than 150 factories.

But only the Newmans still produce cigars on a commercial basis locally and they have always used machines in their 97,000-square-foot Ybor City factory.

“We like our antique hand-operated machines and will continue to use them,” said Newman, the fourth generation of his family to work for the cigar company. “At the same time, we want to showcase the hand cigar-making tradition of Tampa.”

The American first was produced in the Newman factory when it was home to E. Regensburg & Sons Cigar Co. Unlike the original, though, this cigar will be

By CHRISTOPHER BODEENASSOCIATED PRESS

HONG KONG — Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam steadily climbed her way up bureaucratic ranks to capture the top position in the former British colony, relying on sheer intelligence, ambition, canny networking and an astute deference to authority.

Yet the ground has shifted considerably since she began her civil service career in the 1980s. On Saturday, she appeared to be

fighting for her political life as she sought to explain her decision to push through unpopular legislation that would make it easier to extradite suspects to communist-ruled mainland China, which took control of the territory in a 1997 handover.

A key reason for Lam’s vulnerability is that she was not directly elected by the territory’s people, but rather ushered into office in 2017 by the vote of a 1,194-mem-ber committee dominated by pro-Beijing elites, despite

being far less popular than her main rival.

She now finds herself caught between a public that never truly backed her, and leaders in Beijing who want her to push through unpopular measures seen to be eroding Western-style economic, social and cul-tural freedoms that Beijing promised to respect for at least 50 years after it took back control from Britain.

Lam, 62, has a reputation as an efficient and pragmat-ic administrator. But she was unpopular with Hong

Kongers even before she took office because she was seen as a proxy for Beijing who was out of touch with ordinary people.

She said Saturday that she was shelving the extradition bill to avoid further social turmoil following a protest march that drew hundreds of thousands of people on June 9 and violent clashes on Wednesday where police used tear gas, rubber bullets and other tactics, angering the public further.

Hong Kong’s first female leader fights for political lifeCarrie Lam is vulnerable to public that never truly backed her

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Residents watch a broadcast of Chief Executive Carrie Lam speaking at a press conference held in Hong Kong on Saturday, June 15. Lam said she will suspend a proposed extradition bill indefinitely in response to widespread public unhappiness over the measure, which would enable authorities to send some suspects to stand trial in mainland courts.

Notre Dame celebrates 1st Mass since fireThe cathedral held first Mass since the April fire that caused its spire to collapse

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Priests attend a service led by Archbishop of Paris Michel Aupetit during the first mass in a side chapel, two months after a devastating fire engulfed the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, Saturday June 15 in Paris.

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Police: Woman jabbed at turtle nest with stick

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A woman has been accused of disturb-ing a sea turtle nest in Florida.

Miami Beach police officers on Saturday ar-rested 41-year-old Yaqun Lu. She is facing a felony charge of molesting marine turtles or eggs.

An arrest report says officers witnessed Lu using a wooden stick to jab at a nest as she was “stomping” around the nesting area.

The nest was in an area closed off from the public by sticks and yellow tape.

Officers say the eggs weren’t damaged.

Lu is a Chinese citizen who listed a Hudsonville, Michigan, address. The report says the Chinese consulate in Houston was notified about the arrest. Online records showed no attorney listed for her.

Sea turtles are pro-tected by federal law, and Florida laws make it illegal to harm them or their offspring.

Man says he was deceived when he bought land stripFORT LAUDERDALE,

Fla. (AP) — A South Florida man thought he snagged a deal when he paid $9,100 in an online auction for what he thought was a villa. What he got was a 1-foot-by-100-foot strip of land.

The land, valued at only $50, starts on a curb and goes under a wall separating two villas in the Spring Lake community and then out to the back of the lot.

An official tells the South Florida Sun Sentinel there’s not a lot Kerville Holness can do about his purchase.

Holness says he was deceived, claiming property appraiser pho-tos linked to the auction site shows a villa being on the parcel he made a bid on.

But the newspaper says the appraiser’s site and information on the county’s tax site show no building value.

Fans wait hours in line to ride new Harry Potter rideORLANDO, Fla. (AP)

— Universal Orlando Resort’s new Harry Potter-themed roller coaster opened this week, and visitors were waiting in line for multiple hours to ride it.

Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure opened on Thursday at the resort’s Islands of Adventure park. The wait to get on the ride was more than five hours, and even hours longer at some points in the day.

Fans started lining up in pre-dawn hours.

One of those early-ar-riving fans was Tyler Britt who lives on Florida’s Space Coast. He tells the Orlando Sentinel the ride is “amazing.”

The ride opened late on Friday morning due to its popularity the day before. The ride operated past midnight due to the number of people waiting in line. Universal officials say the late opening on Friday allowed for proper maintenance.

Woman finishes opioid awareness

walk in KeysKEY WEST, Fla. (AP) —

A South Carolina woman has reached the Florida Keys, completing a 2,575-mile (4,144-kilometer) walk to give attention to the opioid overdose crisis.

Jessie Grieb finished her East Coast Overdose Awareness Walk Friday at Key West’s Southernmost Point in the Continental U.S. marker. Friday marked the fourth anniversary of her brother Brian’s death by accidental overdose. Grieb’s boyfriend suc-cumbed to heroin, and she has struggled herself with addiction since she was 17.

The Pawleys Island res-ident started her journey in Fort Kent, Maine, July 28, 2018, after she had suffered a relapse.

To help carry supplies, Grieb pushed a small cart named “Lieutenant Dan” in honor of the “Forrest Gump” character who dealt with addiction in the movie.

Man gets 10 years prison for drunken

driving crashBARTOW, Fla. (AP) —

A Florida man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for a drunken driving crash that killed his father.

The Ledger reports that 35-year-old Ronald Rice Jr. was sentenced Friday after pleading no contest to DUI man-slaughter and leaving the scene of the crash involving death.

Witnesses say Rice was driving recklessly in the yard of his Lakeland home in January 2017 before stopping and stumbling toward his house. He got back in his car and drove away, and neighbors saw 56-year-old Ronald Rice Sr. roll out from under the car.

Rice Sr. was taken to a nearby hospital, where he died two months later.

Polk County deputies found Rice Jr. several hours after the crash. He said he had no memory of the crash.

Commissioner under fire for

commentsVIERA, Fla. (AP) — A

Republican county com-missioner on Florida’s Space Coast described the future children of the head of the local Democratic Party as “litter” and a “scourge on humanity” on social media.

Brevard County Commissioner Bryan Lober also recently responded to a joke made by another person on social media about a Charlottesville, Virginia incident in which a woman was killed when a car plowed into a crowd of peaceful counter-protesters rallying against white nationalists.

Lober wrote, “I wouldn’t recommend using a snow-plow. It might look intentional.” He then added a winking emoji.

Florida Today reports the posts have since been deleted. Lober refused to comment to the newspaper about the posts.

Brevard County Democratic Party chair Stacey Patel calls the posts about her “cruel” and “unprovoked.”

NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE

By ED KILLERTREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS

FORT PIERCE — Charlie 5 had no plans to move that hot June morning. The 9-foot-long Burmese python was comfortably nestled in a muddy hollow, well-hidden in a thicket of saw grass and alligator flag in Big Cypress National Preserve.

His tracking device gave him away. He didn’t like it, but he had visitors.

“There he is,” said Austin Fitzgerald, a biological science technician with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), bending down within 18 inches of the steamy muck. “I can just barely see his head.”

Using two snake hooks, Fitzgerald and Jillian Josimovich, a biologist with the USGS invasive species science branch, persuaded the reluctant snake to come out of hiding.

It’s hard to read a snake’s body language, but Charlie 5 — writhing to free himself — clearly wished he had never met Fitzgerald and Josimovich.

Invasive speciesThe uninvited denizens

of South Florida’s wildlands, woodlands, marshlands

and swamplands have left an indelible — and possibly irreversible — mark on the ecosystem.

First identified in Everglades National Park in 2000, the Southeast Asian apex predator quickly put a stranglehold on Florida’s wildlife.

To a python, Florida’s rich biodiversity of mam-mals, birds, reptiles and amphibians is a veritable smorgasbord of delicacies. According to the USGS, a 2012 study in Everglades National Park revealed py-thons have contributed to these population declines:

— 99.3% fewer raccoons— 98.9% fewer opossums— 87.5% fewer bobcatsFoxes and marsh and

cottontail rabbits have “effectively disappeared,” the study says.

As pythons eat their way across the Sunshine State’s landscape, there is strong evidence Florida’s bird, native snake and iconic alligator populations are also suffering.

What predators the python doesn’t eat are losing the competition for food, including bobcats and panthers. The hunters are simply too large and too efficient. They are at home in warm, wet, watery climates and can swim,

burrow and climb trees.About the only thing

they can’t do is fly.Researchers even be-

lieve pythons have swum across the open saltwater of Florida Bay from the Everglades to islands in the Florida Keys.

Promising resultsCharlie 5’s inconspicu-

ous spot was somewhere on Windmill Prairie, about 8 miles north of Monument Lake Campground — more than a mile’s hike through

thick underbrush.By summer’s end, that

spot will be under 2 feet of standing water, the heat will be insufferable and the mosquitoes will be thick enough to choke a cow.

But the promising Judas snake program is worth the effort, McCollister said.

“We have learned a lot from them while locating breeding events,” he said. “We started the season with only six animals and have grown it to 13, while removing six females.”

The snakes are “hu-manely euthanized,” he said.

Radio telemetry is a doorway to more techno-logical advancements in removing pythons, but it has a big drawback: Cost in manpower and resources. And transmitters for each snake run about $250 each.

Similar work done in Everglades National Park a few years ago, Josimovich said, put cost estimates around $11,000 per snake mainly due to the need to use helicopters to track them.

“We are trying to figure out what are the best ways to improve detection,” he said. “We still have so much to learn about their basic biology and being able to tap into their phys-iology and reproductive biology. We want to be able to exploit what is really critically valuable, but we are taking small steps.”

McCollister said he is hopeful that state, federal and private partners working on a variety of methods eventually will be successful — whether that means eradicating or just controlling the pythons.

“FWC is leading an effort to create an Interagency Python Management Plan,” he said. “We’re doing what we should do, but we’re behind the 8 ball.”

Charlie 5 will help. Fitzgerald and Josimovich drew a blood sample and swabbed his mouth and scaly skin for DNA. They examined his incision where his radio transmit-ter, about the size of AAA battery, had been inserted.

Then he slinked back into the thick brush. Whether he knew it or not, the non-native Charlie 5 has been a valuable asset to native wildlife. They rely on him to help slow his species’ invasion.

Everglades program shows promise of removing pythonsCan Burmese pythons be eradicated from the Everglades? Judas snake program shows promise

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Biological science technician Austin Fitzgerald, left, with the U.S. Geological Survey, biologist Matthew McCollister, with the National Park Service, and biologist Jillian Josimovich, with the U.S. Geological Survey, wrangle a Burmese python named Charlie 5 at Big Cypress National Preserve.

By RODNEY MUHUMUZAASSOCIATED PRESS

BWERA, Uganda — The isolation ward for Ebola patients is a tent erected in the garden of the local hospital. Gloves are given out sparingly to health workers. And when the sec-ond person in this Uganda border town died after the virus outbreak spread from neighboring Congo , the hospital for several hours couldn’t find a vehicle to take away the body.

“We don’t really have an isolation ward,” the Bwera Hospital’s administrator, Pedson Buthalha, told The Associated Press. “It’s just a tent. To be honest, we can’t accommodate more than five people.”

Medical workers leading Uganda’s effort against Ebola lament what they call limited support in the days since infected members of a Congolese-Ugandan family showed up, one vomiting blood. Three have since died.

While Ugandan

authorities praise the health workers as “heroes” and say they are prepared to contain the virus, some workers disagree, wonder-ing where the millions of dollars spent on preparing for Ebola have gone if a hospital on the front line lacks basic supplies.

“Even the gloves are not enough,” the hospital ad-ministrator said Thursday. “I give them out small small.” A nurse nodded in agreement.

The World Health Organization on Friday said the Ebola outbreak is an “extraordinary event” of deep concern but does not yet merit being declared a global emergency . Such a declaration typically triggers more funding, resources and political attention. WHO said $54 million is needed to stop the outbreak.

And yet both Congo and Uganda appeared to lobby against a declaration, with Congo counting the Uganda-related Ebola cases as its own, saying Congo

was where the family members began develop-ing symptoms. Ugandan authorities on Friday said they had only one suspect-ed Ebola case remaining in the country.

More than 1,400 peo-ple have died since this outbreak was declared in August in eastern Congo, one of the world’s most turbulent regions, where rebel attacks and commu-nity resistance have hurt Ebola response work. The virus can spread quickly via close contact with bodi-ly fluids of those infected and can be fatal in up to 90% of cases, and identify-ing people who might have been exposed is crucial.

While Ugandan health workers aren’t facing the violent attacks that have killed several Ebola responders in Congo, they remain at risk as they seek to isolate, test and treat for the virus. Basic equipment such as gloves is essential.

At least two nurses at Bwera Hospital might have been exposed as

they offered first aid to the infected family. They and some other contacts have since been quarantined in their homes. WHO says at least 112 such contacts have been identified in Uganda since the outbreak crossed the nearby border.

A nurse, who spoke on condition of anonymity to avoid possible retribution, questioned why some people who might have been exposed to Ebola are allowed to stay at home.

“I wish we could coordinate,” the hospital administrator said of the apparent confusion over how to manage the outbreak.

Ugandan Health Minister Jane Aceng told the AP on Saturday that district officials in Kasese were to blame for limited medical supplies after delaying in submitting their budget.

“It is clearly the responsi-bility of the district to order supplies,” she said. “If they haven’t done the orders we can’t supply because we

don’t know how much they need.” As for upgrading the makeshift isolation ward in the hospital garden, she said “it is not economical. It is not cost-effective” to build permanent structures.

Uganda has faced multi-ple Ebola outbreaks and is a regional leader in battling Ebola, even if this part of the country has never experienced an outbreak. Some Ugandan physicians

were deployed to the West African outbreak of 2013-2016, the deadliest in history.

Health workers in this outbreak now have the benefit of an experimental but effective Ebola vaccine that is being widely used, with more than 130,000 doses distributed. Uganda has vaccinated nearly 4,700 health workers, with more vaccinations beginning on Saturday.

Ugandan medics now tackling Ebola say they lack supplies

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A health worker puts on her protective clothing before vacci-nating people against Ebola at the hospital in the village of Kagando, near the border with Congo.

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D ear Mr. Berko: Please give our investment club

your opinion on buying Western Alliance Ban-corp. We may sell 350

shares of GM to buy it. Also, we’d like your thoughts on how the U.S. would serve its citizens better under a socialistic government. — J.H., Okla-

homa CityDear J.H.: Holy Moses,

Mary, Buddha and Allah, we already have a social-ist government. Consider public housing, school lunches, child support, Medicare and Medicaid, food stamps, unemploy-ment insurance, farm support, ad nauseum. The government’s slowly increasing the means that give it greater control over how Americans run their lives. And many in Congress believe govern-ment is moving too slowly toward socialism.

The nature of gov-ernment is to control as many resources as

possible, expanding its size and allocating those resources among its citizens who eventu-ally become dependent upon federal and state programs. What a mar-velous idea. By relieving ourselves of responsi-bilities, we’ll rely upon government guaranteeing our care, comfort and survival. Americans want that.

Once we’ve become institutionally dependent, socialism’s next objective is industry. This includes our country’s farms and factories, which become the property of the government, so the government controls the production and distribu-tion of goods, not private enterprise. This seems to be the long-term goal of some members of Congress. And because of increasing voter stupidity, ignorance and laziness, this is closer to reality than ever before. The new term for this consequence is “democratic socialism,” which is obviously an oxymoron, but it could become a game changer.

Winston Churchill clearly described the

difference between socialism and capitalism better than any I’ve read: “Socialism is the philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance and the gospel of envy. ... The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of its blessings. While the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries.”

However, capitalism has its miseries, as the unequal sharing of its blessings can be societally destructive, creating corporations like Enron, Global Crossing, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Arthur Andersen and AIG and people like the Keating Five. Because capitalism allows the wealthiest 1 percent of citizens to own 95 percent of the nation’s wealth, these citizens can buy $500 million yachts, spend $125 million for a canvas at Christies or $135 million for a New York City penthouse. That leaves 5 percent of the wealth for the remaining 99 percent of us to spend. All systems are imperfect, though capitalism is the least imperfect.

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By ANTHONY IZAGUIRREASSOCIATED PRESS

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The warnings came in text messages from her friends: He’s outside the dorm. He’s at the student center. He’s at Starbucks.

But for Alicia Gonzales, sometimes it didn’t matter where he was. She would often hide away in her room on the campus of Marshall University, overcome with fear that she’d run into him — or be subjected to his ridicule — even after reporting that he raped her on school grounds, and even after he was convicted of battery. Months later, she left the school altogether.

“Every time I saw him, it was horrible for me,” she told The Associated Press on Friday. “It was almost like I was in that same state of mind, reliving the assault itself and how fearful I was. I just felt like I

was helpless.”The Associated Press

does not typically identify sexual assault victims, but Gonzales has chosen to be identified.

Marshall has expelled 22-year-old Joseph Chase Hardin amid new rape accusations involving two additional women and renewed scrutiny of the West Virginia school’s handling of Gonzales’ February 2016 case. The expulsion caps a lengthy disciplinary process during which Hardin was allowed to be on campus, accord-ing to Gonzales’ ongoing federal lawsuit against the university.

A spokeswoman for the college said it followed state law and federal regulations in its handling of Gonzales’ case, adding that it “took every legal measure available to it to protect the rights of all parties throughout the process.”

In announcing Hardin’s expulsion, University President Jerome A. Gilbert released a statement saying, “The safety of our students is our first obligation.”

Hardin was indicted and jailed last week on sec-ond-degree sexual assault charges related to two alleged rapes in 2018. A judge ordered Hardin to re-main jailed Wednesday at a court hearing for violating probation from the earlier case. He was led into the courtroom in an orange jumpsuit and turned his face away from TV news cameras trained on him from the gallery.

His lawyer, Kerry A. Nessel, said his client maintains his innocence.

“He denies everything,” Nessel said. “To me, it’s just a he said/she said situation.”

Gonzales described a pattern of harassment by Hardin and his friends

after the alleged rape. She said they mocked her on social media and once waited for her outside her on-campus job and sneered as she emerged. Hardin even wore one of her headbands at a basketball game to taunt her, she said.

“I felt completely betrayed by the univer-sity and I felt like I had absolutely no protection throughout it,” she said.

Gonzales said the attack occurred in the middle of a school day in a dormitory room on campus. When she first reported the attack, the college expelled Hardin, but he was able to remain on campus during an appeal process, accord-ing to Gonzales’ suit. The school didn’t implement restrictions to prevent her from encountering Hardin, it added.

Marshall then assembled a student conduct panel, before which she was

aggressively cross-exam-ined by Hardin’s private attorneys, the suit says. She had no lawyer present. After the panel cleared Hardin, he winked at her and threw his fist into the air in celebration, Gonzales said.

College administrators then reviewed the hearing process and suspended Hardin from campus grounds until his criminal case was resolved. He un-successfully appealed that decision but was allowed to return after he entered what’s called a Kennedy plea to a battery charge and was given three years’ probation after having originally been charged with sexual assault.

In a Kennedy plea, which is similar to what’s called an Alford plea in other states, a defendant maintains his or her innocence but acknowl-edges there’s evidence that might lead a judge or jury

to reach a guilty verdict. Court paperwork says that upon entering the plea, he was judged guilty.

The whole process took about a year.

The newer charges of sexual assault against Hardin involve alleged rapes of two women last year in the county where Marshall University is located, according to an indictment. Marshall spokeswoman Leah Payne said the more recent charges didn’t occur on campus and didn’t in-volve the school’s police department.

Gonzales, 22, now attends a college in Pennsylvania, where she studies psychology. She said she hopes to become a victims advocate after grad-uation. She was relieved to hear Hardin was expelled.

“That makes me feel like at least some part of the community is now protected,” she said.

NATIONAL NEWS

Former student who reported rape says college betrayed herShe was forced to leave college because school allowed student she accused of rape to remain

By SEAN MURPHYASSOCIATED PRESS

OKLAHOMA CITY — Betty Collins was born and raised in Tulsa, but the eighth grade history teacher hadn’t been to the state Capitol in Oklahoma City until last spring, when she educators throughout the state walked off the job to protest for better wages and public school funding.

Since that successful walkout, Collins has volunteered for pro-edu-cation political campaigns and revived her school’s Parent Legislative Action Committee chapter. She has also been back to the

Statehouse twice this year to press officials from her district to support public schools and helped host a meet-and-greet with area lawmakers at her school.

The continued political engagement of Collins, many other educators like her and their supporters suggests that the teacher movement that sparked walkouts in half a dozen states last year didn’t end with the election of dozens of teachers to state legis-latures or hard-won gains in teacher pay and school funding. Teacher unions in Oklahoma and other walkout states, including Arizona, Kentucky and

West Virginia, all report increases in membership since the demonstrations, and many are busy recruit-ing political candidates

for 2020.“The main thing for me

is getting other teachers to be active,” Collins said. “We’ve found that teachers

have a huge voice, and if we can just get more teach-ers more engaged, that voice will only be louder and harder to ignore.”

In Oklahoma, the movement resulted in a slight philosophical shift in the Republican-controlled Legislature. A record num-ber of teachers ran for and won seats in the Legislature last year, and energized supporters participated in political campaigns and helped oust a record 12 Republican incumbents from office, including eight who had voted against a tax hike to fund teacher raises.

Spurred by the threat of a work stoppage last year,

the Oklahoma Legislature has now given teachers most of what they wanted for two consecutive years, including big boosts in public school funding and back-to-back pay raises.

“The thing is, you don’t have to change party control in the Legislature or even change legislators to affect change” there, said Keith Gaddie, a professor and political scientist at the University of Oklahoma. “All you have to do is scare them. And every lawmaker is going to scoff when someone like me says you have to scare them, but the fact is they are all scared to lose re-election.”

Legacy of teacher walkouts could be more activismTeachers who staged successful walkouts to demand better pay and public school funding

in several states last year are showing they’re intent on staying politically engaged

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Oklahoma state Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, listens to a question during an interview in her office Wednesday, May 8.

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Lam’s insistence that she had the full backing of China’s central gov-ernment in taking her decision likely rang as tone-deaf given skepti-cism over the communist leadership’s motives, especially after a deadly crackdown on student-led pro-democracy demon-strations in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square three decades ago.

“They understand, they have confidence in my judgment and they support me,” Lam told reporters, while also saying the legislation was still needed.

Hours later, Bonny Leung, a leader with a pro-democracy alliance, accused Lam of “igno-rance and arrogance.” She and other activists urged Hong Kong citizens to turn out en-masse for a march Sunday to demand the full withdrawal of the extradition bill, an apology for the aggressive

police tactics and Lam’s resignation as chief executive.

Few anticipated that Lam would become embroiled in such friction when she took over from her predecessor Leung Chun-ying, a highly polarizing former police-man who stepped down as chief executive in 2017, citing family reasons.

Lam may eventually, after a face-saving interval, also end up stepping aside, analysts said. That would allow time for Beijing to decide upon a successor that the leadership considers both competent and politically reliable.

“They may not fire her immediately, but her chances for a second term are totally gone now and they may find a reason to let her go without losing much face because now she is hated by everybody in Hong Kong and her ad-ministration has become quite ungovernable,” said Willy Lam, a veteran political observer.

Carrie Lam is Hong

Kong’s first female leader and its fourth since Britain ended its colonial rule in 1997. While the Chinese government in Beijing has condemned foreign criticism of the protests over the extra-dition bill as meddling in the country’s internal affairs, they’ve largely remained aloof from the controversy in Hong Kong, preferring to let Lam take the heat or even make her a scapegoat, ac-cording to some analysts.

China’s ambassador to Britain told the BBC the push to fast-track the ex-tradition bill was entirely Lam’s idea.

Unlike many in the top ranks of Hong Kong’s leadership, Lam comes

from a humble back-ground. She grew up in the downtown Wanchai district, the fourth of five children. She attended a Catholic girls school, the University of Hong Kong and later Cambridge University.

She is married to a mathematician and has two sons. They are British citizens, but Lam is not.

Much of the unhappi-ness with Lam and her administration predates her appointment as chief executive. Protests in 2014 over rules Beijing imposed for choosing members of the election committee that helps select the chief executive paralyzed parts of the city for weeks.

The protests, dubbed the Umbrella Movement, highlighted Hong Kong aspirations for greater, rather than less democracy.

On taking office, Lam pledged to focus on issues such as housing, education and health care. In pushing for the extradition bill, she ignited public frustrations over increasing control by Beijing.

In speaking to reporters on Saturday, Lam insisted she only wants what’s good for Hong Kong.

“We have not done a good enough job to convince the people of Hong Kong,” she said.

“Give us another chance.”

LEADERFROM PAGE 1

ALMANAC

Today is Sunday, June 16, the 167th day of 2019. There are 198 days left in the year.

Today in history

On June 16, 1858, accepting the Illinois Republican Party’s nomination for the U.S. Senate, Abraham Lincoln said the slavery issue had to be resolved, declaring, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.”

On this date

In 1567, Mary, Queen of Scots, was imprisoned in Lochleven Castle in Scotland. (She escaped almost a year later but ended up imprisoned again.)

In 1903, Ford Motor Co. was incorporated.

In 1911, IBM had its begin-nings as the Computing-Tabu-lating-Recording Co. which was incorporated in New York State.

In 1932, President Herbert Hoover and Vice President Charles Curtis were renominated at the Republican National Convention in Chicago.

In 1933, the National Industrial Recovery Act became law with President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s signature. (The Act was later struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.) The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. was founded as President Roosevelt signed the Banking Act of 1933.

In 1944, George Stinney, a 14-year-old black youth, was electrocuted by the state of South Carolina for the murders of two white girls, Betty June Binnicker, 11, and Mary Emma Thames, 7.

In 1963, the world’s first female space traveler, Valentina Tereshkova 26, was launched into orbit by the Soviet Union aboard Vostok 6; Tereshkova spent 71 hours in flight, circling the Earth 48 times before returning safely.

In 1978, President Jimmy Carter and Panamanian leader Omar Torrijos signed the instru-ments of ratification for the Panama Canal treaties during a ceremony in Panama City.

In 1996, Russian voters went to the polls in their first independent presidential election; the result was a runoff between President Boris Yeltsin (the eventual winner) and Communist challenger Gennady Zyuganov. Sportscaster Mel Allen died in Greenwich, Connecticut, at age 83.

In 2015, real estate mogul Donald Trump launched his successful campaign to become president of the United States with a speech at Trump Tower in Manhattan.

In 2017, President Donald Trump acknowledged for the first time that he was under federal investigation as part of the expanding probe into Russia’s election meddling as he lashed out at a top Justice Department official overseeing the inquiry.

Five years ago: President Barack Obama notified Congress that up to 275 troops could be sent to Iraq to provide support and security for U.S. personnel and the American Embassy in Baghdad.

Today’s birthdays

Actress Eileen Atkins is 85. Actor Bill Cobbs is 85. Author Joyce Carol Oates is 81. Country singer Billy “Crash” Craddock is 81. Rhythm and blues singer Eddie Levert is 77. Actress Joan Van Ark is 76. Actor Geoff Pierson is 70. Rhythm and blues singer James Smith (The Stylistics) is 69. Actress Laurie Metcalf is 64. Actor James Patrick Stuart is 51. Rapper MC Ren is 50. Golfer Phil Mickelson is 49. Actor John Cho is 47. Actor Eddie Cibrian is 46. Actor Fred Koehler is 44. Actress China Shavers is 42. Actor Daniel Bruhl is 41. Bluegrass musician Caleb Smith (Balsam Range) is 41. Actress Olivia Hack is 36. Singer Diana DeGarmo (TV: “American Idol”) is 32. Pop-rock musician Ian Keaggy (Hot Chelle Rae) is 32.

Bible verse

“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.” — Philippians 1:3.

One of the greatest blessings of life is to have a heart full of thanksgiving. Think of all the wonderful people God has sent into your life. Thank God for them and he sure to thank Him for His love for you.

true to its name. From the tobacco to the ink on the band, everything is made in America — a claim no other cigar manufacturer has ever been able to make, Newman said.

Construction of the hand-rolling space will finish in time for J.C. Newman’s 125th anni-versary in January. The company was established in Cleveland in 1895 as a hand-rolled cigar operation, purchased machines in the 1930s, and brought them along with its move to the Ybor City factory in 1954. The historic, three-story brick building is at 16th Street and Columbus Drive.

Tours will be offered and Newman expects they’ll be popular.

“Just as people travel from all over the world to

visit Napa Valley to taste wine,” he said, “we want to create a destination for cigar enthusiasts.”

Twelve people will work in the hand-rolling section, making The American and other premium cigars. Another 135 people will continue working the machines that turn out more than 500 blends.

J.C. Newman already has built up a stock of The American cigars. Since 2017, two employees have been hand rolling 200 of them a day. They sell for up to $19.50 each, $390 for a box of 20.

The American will de-but in two upscale stores — Davidoff of Geneva Since 1911, at 4142 W Boy Scout Blvd. in Tampa, and Corona Cigar Co. in Orlando. They will later be available nationwide.

Both stores are owned by Jeff Borysiewicz, who harvests tobacco at his

20-acre Florida Sun Grown tobacco farm in Clermont.

Before Borysiewicz planted his first seeds in 2013, tobacco had not been grown in Florida since 1977.

“Florida stopped growing tobacco because it is not affordable,” he said. “It can be grown for a fraction of the price in South America and the Caribbean. Cigar rollers overseas work for a frac-tion of the cost as here.”

He and Newman are expanding in the belief that tradition will trump dollars and cents.

Borysiewicz supplies the wrapper for The American. The binder tobacco is grown in Connecticut and the filler in Pennsylvania. The boxes are made in Miami, the labels in Sanford, and the cigar molds in Dade City.

“Even the ink comes

from North Carolina and the cellophane from Pennsylvania,” Newman said.

Eric Newman, company president and Drew Newman’s 71-year-old father, said he thought at first that his son was crazy to launch these new endeavors now.

“Visionaries are of-ten unbalanced,” Eric Newman said with a laugh. “Drew wants to make our factory a real destination.”

During tours, the hand rolling space will even employ a lector to read for the factory workers in the tradition of Cigar City’s heyday.

“You’ll feel like you’ve been transported back to the Ybor of the ear-ly-1900s,” Drew Newman said.

It’s an era that in-spired the return of The American. A flag bearing the brand flies from the

factory’s clock tower in a photo from 1910 that still hangs inside.

The photo also serves as the label inside the new cigar box.

While preparing for ren-ovations, the Newmans uncovered another piece of the factory’s history.

Covered by a carpet near a vault on the first floor is a trap door for a hidden staircase leading to the basement. The staircase was used an escape route for protect-ing company funds from robbers, Eric Newman said.

Tampa could be a law-less city, Newman noted, and he’s heard that mafia henchmen targeted the factory on a regular basis.

Tour groups will love the story, but Newman is glad those days have passed.

“That is one part of our history that we don’t want to recreate.”

CIGARFROM PAGE 1

By ELAINE KURTENBACH and CHRISTOPHER BODEEN

ASSOCIATED PRESS

HONG KONG — Embattled Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam sought to quell public anger Saturday by shelving an unpopular extradition bill that has highlighted ap-prehension about relations with mainland China, but opponents of the measure said it was not enough.

Activists said they were still planning a mass pro-test for Sunday, a week after hundreds of thousands marched to demand Lam drop the legislation, which many fear would under-mine freedoms enjoyed by this former British colony but not elsewhere in China.

The battle over the proposal to amend the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance to allow some suspects to face trial in mainland Chinese courts has evolved into Hong Kong’s most severe political test since the Communist Party-ruled mainland took control in 1997 with a promise not to interfere with the city’s civil liberties and courts.

Critics said Lam should withdraw the plan for good, resign and apologize for police use of poten-tially lethal force during clashes with protesters on Wednesday.

“Democrats in Hong Kong simply cannot accept this suspension decision,” said lawmaker Claudia Mo. “Because the suspension is temporary. The pain is

still there.”The decision was “too

little, too late,” she said.“Hong Kong people

have been lied to so many times,” said Bonny Leung, a leader of the Civil Human Rights Front, one of the groups that has helped or-ganize the demonstrations.

Lam has said the legisla-tion is needed if Hong Kong to uphold justice, meet its international obligations and not become a magnet for fugitives. The proposed bill would expand the scope of criminal suspect transfers to include Taiwan, Macau and mainland China.

China has been excluded from Hong Kong’s extradi-tion agreements because of concerns over its judicial independence and human rights record.

Speaking to reporters after announcing her decision Saturday, Lam sidestepped questions over whether she should quit. She insisted she was not withdrawing the proposed amendment and defended the police.

But she said she was suspending the bill indefinitely. It was time, she said, “for responsible government to restore as quickly as possible this calmness in society.”

“I want to stress that the government is adopting an open mind,” she said. “We have no intention to set a deadline for this work.”

She emphasized that a chief concern was to avoid further injuries both for the public and for police.

About 80 people were hurt in the clashes earlier in the week, more than 20 of them police.

“It’s possible there might be even worse confrontations that might be replaced by very serious injuries to my police colleagues and the public,” she said. “I don’t want any of those injuries to happen.”

Lam apologized for what she said were fail-ures in her government’s work to win public sup-port for the bill, which is opposed by a wide range of sectors in Hong Kong, including many teachers, students, lawyers and trade unions.

But she insisted the bill was still needed.

“Give us another chance,” she said.

Beijing-appointed Lam said she had the central government’s backing for her decision to yield to the protests. A Foreign Ministry spokesman, Geng Shuang, said in a statement Saturday that the Chinese government “expresses support, re-spect and understanding” for Lam’s decision.

Many analysts believe that given deep public frustration over expanding control from Beijing un-der President Xi Jinping, China’s strongest leader in

decades, Lam might even-tually have to abandon the plan altogether.

“If there’s more mass action this week that doesn’t degenerate into smashing, they will have to,” said Ken Courtis, an investment banker who has worked in Hong Kong off and on for many years.

The anger seen in the streets has been directed squarely at Lam and the Hong Kong government, not Beijing, he notes.

“Young people contin-ue to be very dissatisfied,” said Courtis, chairman of Starfort Investment Holdings. “The economy’s not growing like people thought it would grow.”

Lam acknowledged that the government needed to tackle other issues, especially a dire lack of affordable housing. She also cited the economy as a concern.

The extradition bill has drawn criticism from U.S. and British lawmakers and human rights groups, prompting Beijing to lash back with warnings against “interference” in its internal affairs.

But analysts say China also has to weigh the risk of seeing Hong Kong, a vital port and financial center of 7 million people, possibly losing its special economic status.

Under the 1992 U.S.-Hong Kong Policy Act, Beijing needs to abide by its “one country, two systems” promises to respect the territory’s legal autonomy for 50 years as promised under the agree-ment signed with Britain for the 1997 handover.

Already, many here believe the territory’s legal autonomy has been significantly diminished despite Beijing’s insistence that it is still honoring those promises.

Prosecutions of activists, detentions without trial of five Hong Kong book publishers and the illegal seizure in Hong Kong by mainland agents of at least one mainland busi-nessman are among the moves in recent years that have undermined that.

In may well be in China’s interest to help Hong Kong’s role as a financial center to grow in importance given the current extreme trade tensions with the U.S.

Much hinges on wheth-er protests persist or again turn violent, Courtis said.

“That is a limit, a brake of common sense of how far Beijing would push these things,” he said. “The last thing Beijing wants, with all this trouble with Washington, is that Hong Kong boils over.”

Hong Kong leader delays bill; activists want moreCarrie Lam suspends bill that sparked city’s biggest public protests in years

AP PHOTO

Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam takes questions at a press conference, Saturday, June 15 in Hong Kong. Lam said she will suspend a proposed extradition bill indefinitely in response to widespread public unhappiness over the measure.


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6 Memo abbr.

10 How many network sitcoms are rated

14 Floats

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20 Bubble-tea flavor

21 One who might get a parade

22 Singer Goulding

23 Stoner movies?

25 Fired

26 Pioneer who lent his name to six U.S. counties

27 Île de la ____

28 At some point

30 Components of stoner movies?

32 Flooring wood

33 Furniture wood

34 Rubberneck

35 Certain Franciscan

36 Salsa variety

38 Chief Ouray and others

39 Came down to earth

40 Farrow with a Golden Globe

43 Tension in a stoner movie?

46 Stoner movie that flops at the box office?

48 Youngest Jetson49 Wheat ____51 “____ a dream …”52 Rock’s Brickell53 Ancient Greek land

that hosted the Olympics

54 ____ Calrissian, “Star Wars” role

55 Game’s end56 Blood flow aid57 Set a good

example, perhaps58 Half of doce59 Having two beats

per measure, in music

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movie?65 Honeydew relative68 Smooths69 Peewee70 The Horned Frogs

of the Big 12 Conf.73 Animal wearing red

pajamas in a children’s book

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during a stoner movie?

86 After-hours convenience

87 ____ track (attack song)

88 Style to pick?

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“jetway,” appropriately

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101 Certain Mexican-American

103 Lit ____104 Like ornithologists’

studies105 TV host with

the autobiography “Born a Crime”

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Blues and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame

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education115 No longer gray, say116 Woman’s nickname

that elides “Na”

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more than their B game?

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a business card15 HI goodbye16 Item taken out of its

packaging before it’s sold

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with contraband?43 Command to a dog44 “Encore!”45 Davis Cup

competition46 “____ we?”47 Back50 Quality feigned

by a humblebrag51 Overstayed, e.g.54 Film heroine who

says: “Somebody has to save our skins. Into the garbage chute, flyboy”

56 Orkney resident58 Buckwheat noodles

60 Deploy61 Repentance subjects62 Dissident/

writer Khashoggi63 Big nonprofit

that operates the Department of Defense Safe Helpline

64 One being taught a lesson

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66 Set apart

67 The cutting of one’s jib?

70 Travel kit contents

71 Shift from one dialect to another, depending on the social context

72 Strummed instruments, for short

74 Fratty feats

76 Center of the U.S. auto industry

77 Underhanded plan

79 Jewish snack

81 ____ the lily

83 Indignant denial

85 Big name in insurance

88 Tough H.S. science class

89 Scornful syllable

90 Subjected to a hostile takeover

93 Tips for journalists

95 First post-B.C. year

97 Befuddled

98 Rival of Ole Miss

99 Bard of ____

100 Not worth hashing out

102 Museo contents

103 Kind of seeds inhealth foods

106 Siamang or orangutan

108 Cause of a blowup, in brief

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3. The sous chef had a melody that probably suited his profession more than most: “

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4. There’s a wistful and magical R and B band that only likes to sing and hum in the

kitchen: Earth Wind and Fryer.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

GOREN BRIDGE CRYPTOGRAMS

HOLIDAY MATHIS HOROSCOPESARIES (March 21-April 19). You have respect for

your competitors, teachers and for all the others

who are likely to get their feathers ruffled by your

new plans. You can be respectful and still move

forward.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your secret to staying

fresh and relevant is pretty simple: The learning

never stops for you. Today, there will be a wealth of

educational options, and it will take some delibera-

tion to figure out the best thing to learn next.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). What’s relaxing to you

would be considered very active to another person.

You’ll move, express yourself and get into life’s

mix. At the end of the day, you’re not tired; you’re

recharged.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). It would be strange if

you were overly aware of yourself at all times. How-

ever, once in a while you need a reminder about

who you are and what you bring to the table, so you

can help others to clearly see your virtues.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You have something to say

that will help people. Make your message easy to

spread. If everyone tells one person, you’ll soon

have the ear of more people than you can count.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). People don’t just give

their attention to anyone. Attention has to be

earned. Once attention is earned, the next level is

trust. This is what you’ll spend your day earning and

building on.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). If you’re juggling too

many options, none of them will seem very ap-

pealing. It will be easy to get distracted. You make

your best decisions when there are fewer things to

choose from.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You are so aware of the

limits of your time and attention that it makes it

very difficult for you to stay for any length of time

in a conversation, activity or situation that doesn’t

interest you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Air, water, food,

shelter — these are needs. Technically, most other

things aren’t needs; they’re wants. And today,

greater clarity is needed on the matter because con-

fusing wants with needs will lead to poor choices.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There are those who

will go out of their way to avoid new things. That’s

something you don’t relate to now, though you’ll

nonetheless find it beneficial and possibly profit-

able to accommodate the tendency.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It’s great when the

things that bring you health also bring you good

looks, strength and the ability for physical activity

you enjoy. Such findings don’t usually taste like

candy. That’s the hard part, but it’s worth it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’re curious about

other people’s dreams and desires. Not everyone

is, you know! That’s why people will respond so

warmly to your interest. They want to be known as

much as you want to know them.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (June 16). What makes

this year’s dealings so wonderful isn’t the money

involved (though it’s nothing to sneeze at) but the

intangibles. This includes the affinity you feel for the

people involved and the hope you trade on — a

hope that everyone will build something great from

the arrangement. Indeed, that’s exactly what hap-

pens. Cancer and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky

numbers are: 9, 11, 40, 28 and 14.

PUZZLE ANSWERS(Puzzles on previous pages)


DEAR ABBY

HELOISE

JUMBLE

DEAR ABBY: I have had a wonderful and fulfilling career, and a life with a few hard bumps along the road. My wife and I enjoy spend-ing time together as empty nesters.

For the last 16 years, I have built and led several not-for-profit organizations. After the last experience ended, we relocated, and I now have a less-demanding job I hope will take me into my retire-ment.

I enjoy the position, but how do I prepare for a reward-ing and fulfilling life once I’m no longer fully employed? My wife and I plan to winter in Florida, do some traveling and enjoy life. I have some hobbies I look forward to spending time on, but I’m hoping for more than just that. Looking back, I wonder if I may have devoted too much to my career.

I guess I’m having trouble letting go of the wheel, the pace and the high expecta-tions I have lived by all my adult life. Have you any sug-gestions to help me prepare

for the next chapter? I will continue to help others and volunteer, but I need some guidance. — TROUBLE LET-TING GO IN PENNSYLVANIA

DEAR TROUBLE: Before retiring, make sure you are really ready to take that next step and discuss with your wife what that will mean to both of you. Between helping others, volunteering, traveling and splitting the year between two different com-munities, I suspect you will be plenty busy.

Now that you will have the time, use some of it to see your children and grandchil-dren, if there are any. Remem-ber, too, the importance of staying physically as well as mentally active, and perhaps consider mentoring someone

if the opportunity presents itself.

DEAR ABBY: My wonderful 82-years-young father-in-law and mother-in-law still exercise regularly, and it shows. They are both beautiful and healthy. I was particularly impressed when my father-in-law recently informed me that, on a daily basis, he “practices” getting up from a fall by lying down on the floor and then getting up without using his hands. He said he repeats the process several times a day because it keeps his core strong. I think it’s brilliant. Perhaps other seniors reading this will incor-porate this practice into their daily routine if they are able to. — BLESSED DAUGHTER-IN-LAW IN CALIFORNIA

DEAR BLESSED: I’m glad you shared what your in-laws are doing in order to remain healthy. Anyone who hasn’t tried lying on the floor and getting up without using their hands may be in for a surprise the first time they try. It isn’t as easy as it sounds. The “trick” is to roll onto your

knees and lift yourself one leg at a time without touching your thighs. I tried it, and I can do it — but it took some practice. I encourage people of all ages to try.

DEAR READERS: I’m wishing a Happy Father’s Day to fathers everywhere — birth fathers, stepfathers, adoptive and foster fathers, grandfathers, and all of those caring men who mentor chil-dren and fill the role of absent dads. And a big shout-out to dual-role moms. I applaud you all. — LOVE, ABBY

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Dear Readers: During the summer months, you must monitor your pets closely for ticks and fleas because they are so active. Have a chat with your vet about how to best keep your pets safe from these irritating pests. Here are other steps you can take:

—Be aware that fleas can lay a huge number of eggs that can also create an awful infestation in your carpets and home, along with attacking your pets. First, get your dogs or cats bathed and dipped. Watch your pets closely to ensure that they get the right treatment. Vacuum your home daily to help control any spreading.

—Ticks should be removed (very carefully) the minute you see them. Have your vet treat your dog immediately. Be aware that ticks can live in curtains, under rugs or in upholstered furniture, so examine these areas often and vacuum thoroughly. — Heloise

Dear Heloise: When I am at the supermarket, I am

confused about the product-dating labels. Can you help me understand them? — Jean-nette in California

Dear Jeannette: Yes. Always check the products you are going to purchase to be sure they are fresh and safe to buy. Stores provide product-dating labeling. The following are the most common labels and what they mean:

1. “Sell by” or “pull date” means the last day an item should be sold. After this, it should be removed from the grocery shelf.

2. “Expiration date” is the last day that the items should be eaten or sold.

3. “Freshness date” indicates how long freshness is guaran-teed. — Heloise

Dear Readers: So much wonderful fruit is avail-able in the summer but, as we know, all fruits are not the same.

Some should be placed in the refrigerator right when you get home from the grocery store. Others, such as apples, can be set out on the counter for a day or two.

Also, the temperature in your kitchen has plenty to do with how long fruits sitting on the counter will be good. If it’s really warm during the summer months, then prob-ably only a day or two is a best guess for how long fresh fruit can sit out.

Most fresh fruits should not be stored in the plastic bag the products came in, because it holds moisture.

But fruits like strawberries and raspberries should go in the refrigerator to keep them as fresh as possible. Take note, these fruits should be rinsed with only water just before you eat them. Apples and pears can be cleaned and put in the refrigerator. Do not use

soap or dish soap to wash fruit. — Heloise

Dear Readers: If you want to keep your kitchen cooler during the summer, use your microwave more instead of your oven, and run your dishwasher only when it is full.

Here’s another energy-saving hint:

If you cook food in glass or ceramic baking dishes, you can turn the oven down 25 degrees. The reason? This type of cookware retains heat bet-ter than other materials. This will save you money, and your kitchen will be cooler. — Heloise

Dear Readers: Store several varieties of nuts in your freezer in a zip-top plastic bag. When you have unexpected company, you can make this crunchy nibble in a jiffy. Here’s how:

Add butter or olive oil to a skillet. Toss in a handful of nuts and saute. Top off with a bit of cayenne pepper, seasoned salt or any spice that you like. — Heloise

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Last week I drove to the Lemon Bay High softball field to talk with rising junior Bailey Grossenbacher and her father for our player of

the year story — spoiler alert.

As I walked up I hung back a bit and watched them interact in what

is likely a very natural setting for them.

Bailey’s father, Mark, was set up behind the net maybe 10 feet from the plate tossing balls to her as she sent them to specific places in the outfield. Every so often he would check in on her fatigue level or give her some pointers.

In a very short period of time you could see the bond they had over the sport.

Once we began talking a little while later, Mark spoke about the memories they’ve shared on long car rides to and from travel tournaments and how a tense traffic jam can be calmed by realizing they have more time together to chat about softball.

That got me thinking about my own

experiences with my dad and the lessons he taught me through sports.

My dad, Patrick, isn’t much of an athlete nowadays — no offense pops — but he sometimes likes to gloat about the time he was a 180-pound, lightning fast running back for Wauwatosa East High School just north of Milwaukee, Wisc.

Hard for me to believe.When my sister

was young — I don’t remember if I had come along yet — he played adult softball before shattering his ankle sliding into third base.

He’s always been a sports guy, just a little more humble than I am when remembering his playing days — though he still likes to try and preserve his dominance against me from time to time on the basketball court.

When I was younger I played a lot of sports as I’ve written about. I played T-ball for the Mudcats in Safety Harbor and then transitioned to BMX racing and football in my younger days before the injuries ensued.

BMX was where we bonded the most due to our long trips up to Spartanburg, S.C. for nationals. That and loading up the bike and

Much-needed lessons from

DadSports create bonds between

young athletes and fathers

COMMENTARY

By BRETT MARTELAP SPORTS WRITER

NEW ORLEANS — Several people familiar with the situation say the New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to trade disgruntled six-time All-Star Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers for point guard Lonzo Ball, forward Brandon Ingram, shooting guard Josh Hart and three first-round draft choices.

The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade cannot become official until the new league year begins July 6. ESPN first report-ed the trade.

The trade pairs the 26-year-old Davis, who is among the game’s biggest stars and re-quested a trade in late January, with 34-year-old superstar LeBron James. It also gives the Pelicans promising young players and the opportunity to acquire more.

New Orleans already had the first pick overall in Thursday’s draft and will have the Lakers’ fourth overall choice, giv-ing new basketball oper-ations chief David Griffin to add another top-tier prospect to his presumed first pick of Duke star Zion Williamson.

It remains to be seen, however, how well Ingram will recover from a blood clot that sidelined him for part of last season. He was diagnosed with deep vein

thrombosis in March.The Lakers and

Pelicans missed the playoffs last season and Davis’ trade demand last season caused a palpable degree of acrimony be-tween the clubs because

Davis and James share an agent, who told the Pelicans that the Lakers was among Davis’ pre-ferred trade destinations.

Shortly after the trade deadline passed with no deal, Davis

finished out the season as a lame-duck All-Star and the Pelicans fired then-general manager Dell Demps.

The 16-time champion

LeBron has new best friend:Anthony Davis traded to Lakers

Los Angeles sends Ball, Ingram, Hart and three first-round picks to New Orleans in blockbuster deal for six-time All-Star

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The Los Angeles Lakers have completed a blockbuster trade for New Orleans Pelicans’ Anthony Davis, a three-time All-NBA First Team selection. The Lakers dealt point guard Lonzo Ball, forward Brandon Ingram, shooting guard Josh Hart and three first-round draft picks for Davis.

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JacobHOAG Sports Writer

By DOUG FERGUSONAP GOLF WRITER

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — The toughest test in this U.S. Open might be more about nerves from chasing history than Pebble Beach.

Gary Woodland held it together Saturday with bold plays and two un-likely pars for a 2-under 69, giving him a one-shot lead over Justin Rose and his first appearance in the final group on the last day of a major.

Lurking is Brooks Koepka, who played bogey-free for a 68 to give himself a shot at a record that has stood for 114 years as he tries to join Willie Anderson with a third straight U.S. Open title.

Standing in the way is Pebble Beach, a strong

enough test that has been missing strong wind, its best defense.

The final hour of the third round gave a glimpse of possibilities, how fortunes can change quickly. Woodland twice looked as though he were about to lose two shots or more of his lead until chipping in from 35 feet on the par-3 12th hole, and holing a par putt from just over 40 feet on the par-5 14th.

“I’m excited to be where I’m at right now,” Woodland said.

He was at 11-under 202 and with hardly any margin for error against Rose, the 2013 U.S. Open champion at Merion who birdied the 18th for a 68. Rose got up-and-down from a bunker, the 34th time in 54 holes at Pebble that he had a

one-putt green.Koepka had some

theatrics of his own, misjudging a lie in the rough so deep he could barely see the golf ball left of the 15th green. It sailed long into the first cut, some 35 feet away, and he holed the putt for par to keep a clean card.

He was part of a group four shots back that in-cluded Louis Oosthuizen, who birdied three of his last four holes to salvage a 70; and Chez Reavie, who made his share of long par putts for a 68.

Koepka won at Erin Hills in 2017 with his power and at Shinnecock Hills last year with his clutch putting. He might need a little of both to make up a four-shot deficit at Pebble Beach. He is going for his fifth major title in his last nine

tries, a stretch not seen since Tiger Woods at his peak.

Curtis Strange, the last player with a shot at three straight U.S. Opens, also shot 68 in the third round in 1990 and got within two shots, only to fade with a 75 on the final day.

Rory McIlroy didn’t get enough out of how well he hit the ball and had to settle for a 70, leaving him five shots behind.

As for Woods, he joined a list of big names that went the wrong direc-tion. Woods had a 71 and was 11 shots behind. Dustin Johnson also had a 71 and was nine back. Phil Mickelson saw his career Grand Slam hopes vanish at sea when he hit driver in the Pacific on the 18th hole and made triple bogey for a 75.

For the third straight day, a thick marine layer covered the Monterey Peninsula and kept Pebble Beach from getting even faster than it was. Shadows arrived, but only briefly. It still presented a solid test, making this U.S. Open rare in the limited num-ber of complaints. Even Mickelson had praise for the USGA.

Woodland, who led by two to start the third round, stretched it to as many as four shots when Rose shanked a bunker shot from in front of the par-3 fifth green, and Woodland followed with a 10-foot birdie putt on the par-5 sixth.

That ended with a two-shot swing on the tough eighth hole, where Rose birdied from 10 feet and Woodland took

three putts from the back of the green, ending his amazing streak of 34 straight holes without a bogey.

Woodland thought his tee shot on the 12th was pure, even twirling his club as it descended. It came up short and in a nasty in the wispy, shin-high grass. Gripping the club at the shaft, he shanked it to the right into light rough. With Rose inside 10 feet for birdie, it looked like a two-shot swing at the very least.

And then Woodland holed it, slamming his fist, a rare show of emotion for one of golf’s coolest customers.

“I was trying to avoid the big number,” Woodland said. “Take your medicine and move on. Nice that it went in.”

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AUTO RACING2 p.m.

FS1 — NHRA Drag Racing: NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, Bristol, Tenn.

FS2 — NASCAR Xfinity Series: qualifying, Newton, Iowa

5:30 p.m.FS1 — NASCAR Xfinity Series: The

CircuitCity.com 250, Newton, IowaCOLLEGE BASEBALL

2 p.m.ESPN — College World Series:

Louisville vs. Vanderbilt, Game 3, Omaha, Neb.

7:30 p.m.ESPN2 — College World Series:

Auburn vs. Mississippi State, Game 4, Omaha, Neb.

GOLF2 p.m.

FOX — PGA Tour Golf: U.S. Open, final round, Pebble Beach, Calif.

GOLF — LPGA Tour Golf: Meijer LPGA Classic, final round, Grand Rapids, Mich.

6 p.m.FOX — PGA Tour Golf: U.S. Open,

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MEN’S SOCCER 2:50 p.m.

ESPNU — UEFA U-21: Italy vs. Spain, Final, Italy

6 p.m.FS2 — CONCACAF Gold Cup: Haiti

vs. Bermuda, Group B, Costa Rica8:30 p.m.

FS1 — CONCACAF Gold Cup: Costa Rica vs. Nicaragua, Group B, Costa Rica

WOMEN’S SOCCER9 a.m.

FS1 — FIFA World Cup: Sweden vs. Thailand, Group F, France

12 p.m.FOX — FIFA World Cup: U.S. vs.

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4:30 p.m.NBC — Boston Games: Adidas

Boost Boston Games, Boston, Mass.WNBA

3:30 p.m.ABC — Seattle at Connecticut

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By JIM SALTERASSOCIATED PRESS

ST. LOUIS — It rained on the Blues’ parade, but nobody seemed to mind.

Hundreds of thousands of people lined the streets of downtown St. Louis and braved the rain on Saturday to cheer on the Stanley Cup champs, who concluded the festivities with a packed rally be-neath the Gateway Arch.

The Blues ended one of sports’ longest cham-pionship droughts on Wednesday by beating the Boston Bruins 4-1 in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, the first title for a franchise that joined the NHL 52 years ago.

The long-awaited championship stirred strong emotions in St. Louis, a city still smarting from the departure of the NFL’s Rams in 2016. The loss of the football team seemed to strengthen fans bonds to the Blues and their beloved base-ball team, the Cardinals.

Ryan Korte, a 56-year-old letter carrier from the St. Louis suburb of Belleville, Illinois, said he wasn’t sure he’d ever get to see the Blues win the cup.

“I was starting to wonder,” Korte said as he waved a towel while standing on a ledge, straining to see the parade. “A lot of disap-pointments. They’ve had some good teams and they always let us down.”

Not this time.“This is bigger than the

World Series,” Korte said.That may sound

strange in St. Louis, which has long been con-sidered a baseball haven thanks to the Cardinals’ 11 World Series titles. It sure looked like a hockey town on Saturday, though, as fans shouted “Let’s Go Blues!” and danced to “Gloria,” the 1982 Laura Branigan hit that became the Blues’ unofficial victory song.

Forward Ryan O’Reilly, who won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of this year’s playoffs, car-ried the Stanley Cup to fans lining Market Street to let them touch it.

“The Blues have an amazing fan base,” said Michael DeHeer, 52, of St. Louis. “This place is ready to explode.”

It has been quite a journey since the Blues joined the NHL in 1967 as one of six expansion teams that year that doubled the size of the league. The original six teams were kept in one division, the six new teams in another, ensur-ing that an expansion team would play for the Stanley Cup.

The Blues loaded their roster with aging veterans and it paid

off: They played for the Stanley Cup in each of their first three seasons. They didn’t win a game, though, going a com-bined 0-12.

What followed was a 49-year stretch in which the Blues didn’t make the finals — a drought made even more remarkable because the team only missed the playoffs nine times during that span.

This year’s season didn’t start out promis-ing, as a sluggish start got coach Mike Yeo fired in November.

Craig Berube took over as interim coach — a

title he still holds, though the interim tag is ex-pected to be lifted soon. Improvement didn’t come immediately — the Blues were dead last in the standings on Jan. 3, the middle of the season. Days later, an unheralded rookie goaltender named Jordan Binnington was called up.

He won his first game in a shutout.

With Binnington taking over as the lead goalie, the Blues went on a franchise-record 11-game winning streak and stayed hot through the playoffs.

Fans pack downtown St. Louis for BluesDespite rain, hundreds of thousands cheer Stanley Cup-winning team

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St. Louis Blues center Ryan O’Reilly carries the Stanley Cup during the Blues’ NHL Stanley Cup victory celebration in downtown St. Louis on Saturday, with the Gateway Arch in the background. Hundreds of thousands of people attended the parade.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Brooke Henderson birdied the final three holes Saturday for a 3-under 69 and a two-stroke lead over Annie Park in the Meijer LPGA Classic, with Lexi Thompson three shots back after matching the course record with a 62.

Trying to break a tie for the Canadian victory record for both women and men, the 21-year-old Henderson had a 19-under 197 total at Blythefield Country Club.

She opened with consecutive 64s, playing 30 holes Friday after rain delayed the start Thursday, then got off to a slow start Saturday with three birdies and three bogeys in the first 15 holes.

“I kind of found it hard to find my rhythm during the middle part of the round, so I kind of got started batting third and that’s never a good sign,” Henderson

said. “But to come back with three birdies at the end there makes the round feel a little bit better.”

The 2017 winner at Blythefield, Henderson successfully defended her Lotte Championship title in April in Hawaii for her eighth LPGA Tour victory, tying Sandra Post’s Canadian record.

George Knudson and Mike Weir share the mark on the PGA Tour, also with eight victories.

“Of course, that’s in the back of your mind, but it’s long from over,” Henderson said. “There’s so many great players close to the top of the leaderboard. And this course, you know there’s a lot of birdies out there, so it’s going to take a low score. So, hopefully, I can just continue to hit good shots and give myself a chance for the win.”

Park birdied the par-5 18th for her second straight 65.

“Overall, it’s been good with shots, short game, putting,” Park said. “Hopefully, I can keep that momentum going on for tomorrow. I can’t wait.”

The American re-turned early Saturday to complete the final hole of the suspended third round, making a birdie on 18.

“Took a good nap in there,” Park said.

Thompson, the 2015 winner, eagled the 18th, hitting an 8-iron ap-proach within 2 feet.

“It helped to have a really good number, let alone a short number,” Thompson said. “But you have to take advan-tage of it. There’s a lot of birdie holes out there and a lot of opportu-nities, so you just have to take advantage of them.”

The winner last week in New Jersey, she had the eagle, 10 birdies and two bogeys.

“I had a good war-mup on the range, felt

good about my game,” Thompson said. “The last two days I haven’t struck it to my capabil-ity and what I’ve been working on in my game, but today it kind of all fell together.”

Brittany Altomare matched Thompson at 16 under with a 69.

Jennifer Kupcho was another stroke back after her third 67. The former Wake Forest star is making her third professional start.

She won the inaugu-ral Augusta National Women’s Amateur in April and the NCAA individual title last year.

“Just go into it just like any other tourna-ment,” Kupcho said. “I mean, I always like the chase, so I’ll just go out there and play my game and see what shows up tomorrow.”

The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, the third major champion-ship of the year, is next week at Hazeltine in Minnesota.

Henderson leads Meijer LPGA Classic; Thompson two back

WOMEN’S GOLF

NEW YORK (AP) — A Babe Ruth road jersey dating to 1928-30 has sold at auction for $5.6 million.

Hunt Auctions, which handled Saturday’s

sale, says the price breaks a record for the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever sold.

A Ruth jersey from 1920 previously sold for

$4.4 million.The auction was

conducted at Yankee Stadium.

The Yankees jersey was part of a collection of items

that Ruth’s family put up for auction. His granddaughter, Linda Ruth Tosetti, says in a statement that a portion of the proceeds will go to charity.

Babe Ruth jersey sells for $5.6MRare jersey dating to 1928-30 sets sports memoribilia record

BASEBALL


driving to the track three nights a week for races. No matter when we left, we were almost always late. Usually because I made him stop for food.

But he was always there to cheer me on, whether he was waiting for me along the fence at the finish line or working the final turn so he could yell at me as I passed. He learned about gear ratios and chain sizes to give me the best chance at success and did what he could to make sure I had the skill and equipment that I needed. His sacrifice has been a constant theme

throughout my life even now at age 25, but he refuses to see it as such.

To him it’s just being a dad.In football it was the same

thing and this was the point where the life lessons began to pour in. In T-ball it was just fun to see me whiff on swings and do cartwheels in the outfield. In BMX it was a fun hobby we shared.

However, in football, he had some expertise and I was old enough to be held accountable for things.

That meant never missing a practice no matter how “hurt” I was or how nervous or lazy I was.

Football also facilitated one of the more life-changing

events for both of us.My first year, I was tasked

with dropping 20 pounds in two months to make weight for my age group — I wasn’t a thin child.

He packed me celery for lunch, which I threw away to get pizza in the cafeteria like any 7th grader would and made me ride my bike around the block and on the trail by our house, often wearing a sweat shirt or trash bag.

The deal was that if I made weight, he would quit smoking, which was no empty promise and a very difficult task for him.

The morning of the first game, I reached my mark and got to destroy his final pack

of cigarettes, which was very gratifying, something I still vividly remember as a huge win for both of us. (Too bad I went 0-11 that year).

The things he taught me both directly and indirectly through sports have transferred throughout my many hobbies and jobs.

Sports provided a medium to bond even more than a typical father and son might and many local duos have enjoyed that same connection.

Across our area we’ve seen father-athlete pairs — the Yiengsts with Port Charlotte softball, Charlotte baseball coach Lavelle Cudjo and his son, the Marcum tandem with

Port Charlotte football, the Callans with Venice baseball and plenty more.

With no slight intended to the devoted support from our sports moms, many fathers provide valuable lessons through sports and we are forever grateful for it.

On this day of thanks to the new-balance-wearing, lame-joke-telling dads; from the casual parent-fan to the sometimes overbearing parent-”coach”, happy Father’s Day to all and thank you for your support and sacrifice for myself and our young athletes.

Email Jacob Hoag at [email protected] and follow him on Twitter @ByJacobHoag.

LESSONSFROM PAGE 1

By DICK SCANLONASSOCIATED PRESS

ST. PETERSBURG —

Charlie Morton’s luck finally ran out.

He suffered his first loss in 22 starts on Saturday when the Angels hit three homers in a 5-3 victory over Tampa Bay. It was his first loss since Aug. 11, when he pitched for the Houston Astros.

“I’ve pitched poorly enough to lose this year. I just didn’t be-cause our guys put up a bunch of runs and got me off the hook,” said Morton (8-1). “You can lose giving up a run or two. I’ve just been really fortunate to be on a really good team, really good defense, really good offense.”

He struck out nine in six in-nings, giving up four runs on five hits, including a couple of home runs.

“I didn’t think my best stuff, my best pitches, came until the last few innings,” he said. “That was the kind of game where you make a couple mistakes and you for pay for it.”

David Fletcher, Justin Bour and Kevan Smith homered for the Angels. Fletcher’s three-run home run in the second spotted left-hander Jose Suarez an early lead in his third major league start, and the Angel bullpen preserved it with 3 1/3 shutout innings.

Hansel Robles pitched the ninth for his 10th save in 12 opportunities.

The Angels’ victory, coming quickly after a bullpen melt-down in a 9-4 loss on Friday

night, was good for manager Brad Ausmus’ appetite.

“It’s good to get that off your back,” Ausmus said. “We had a rough one yesterday out of the pen, but to come back less than 24 hours later and get the job done, it certainly makes it a lot easier to enjoy dinner.”

The Angels’ fourth win in five games came without a hit from Mike Trout (0 for 4), Shohei Ohtani (0 for 4) or Albert Puljols, who had the day off. Trout saw it as a big confidence boost for the beleaguered bullpen on a day when veteran Cody Allen was designated for assignment.

“Obviously you’re going to run into games like (Friday night),” Trout said. “But they stepped up today and that’s what you’ve got to do in baseball; you’ve got to turn the page.”

The Rays fell into a virtual first-place tie with the New York Yankees, who were scheduled to play Saturday night.

Brian Goodwin drove in the Angels’ first run with a double and scored on Fletcher’s two-run homer, giving Los Angeles a 3-0 lead in the second inning. Bour made it 4-0 with a homer in the fourth, his sixth of the season.

Yandy Diaz got the Rays back in the game with a three-run homer, his 11th, after hits by Avisail Garcia and Tommy Pham in the sixth. Pham had two singles in his fourth straight multi-hit game.

Smith’s second homer of the season, off reliever Jake Faria,

regained a two-run lead for the Angels in the eighth.

Suarez (2-1) gave up three runs on five hits, including Diaz’s homer, in 5 2/3 innings.

“He did everything we needed him to do today,” said Smith. “He was able to go deep into the game, and he did it with all of his pitches. Kept them off balance, and we were able to get to our horses in the bullpen and close the game out.”

TRIPLE-A SHOWDOWN

Tampa Bay two-way pros-pect Brendan McKay entered after an opener for Triple-A Durham against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and struck out rehabbing New York Yankees sluggers Aaron Judge (left oblique strain) and Giancarlo Stanton (biceps/shoulder/calf ) a combined three times in four at-bats. The lefty, who has a 1.35 ERA in four appearances, retired Judge on a grounder and a strikeout, while striking out Stanton

twice.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Rays: RHP Tyler Glasnow (strained right forearm) threw briefly off a bullpen mound for the first time. He can come off the 60-day IL on July 10.

MOVING DAYRays: RHP Jake Faria was re-

called from Triple-A Durham due to a taxed bullpen and INF Daniel Robertson was

optioned to the International League club. Robertson was hitting just .205 with two homers and 15 RBIs.

UP NEXTRHP Griffin Channing, one

of four pitchers in AL history

to have recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his first eight starts, makes his ninth start in Sunday’s series finale against Rays opener Ryne Stanek. The Angels will be trying to get back to .500 for the first time since April 15.

Morton’s win steak ends at 22 startsTampa Bay pitcher K’s nine in six innings but gives up four runs for first loss of the year

MLB: Angels 5, Rays 3

AP PHOTO

Tampa Bay Rays starter Charlie Morton suffered his first loss of the year, Saturday, in St. Petersburg.

By ERIC OLSONAP SPORTS WRITER

OMAHA, Neb. — Drew Parrish limited Arkansas to five hits in eight innings and J.C. Flowers scored on a sacrifice fly in the ninth to give Florida State a 1-0 win over Arkansas in the College World Series on Saturday night.

Parrish and Arkansas starter Isaiah Campbell engaged in a classic pitcher’s duel sprinkled with outstanding de-fensive plays, neither team budging until the Seminoles broke through against reliever Casey Scroggins in the last inning.

The win was the sixth straight in the NCAA Tournament for Florida State (42-21), which is trying to bring retiring 40th-year coach Mike Martin his first national championship in 17 trips to the CWS.

Arkansas (46-18), which

scored 30 runs in its three super regional games against Mississippi, including 14 Monday, was shut out for only the second time this season.

Parrish (8-5), the Seminoles’ left-handed ace, hadn’t made it past the fifth inning in his previous four starts. He was masterful against the Razorbacks, striking out nine and walking two and getting out of trouble every time.

He was never better than in the eighth, when Christian Franklin doubled into the right-field corner leading off and was on third after a groundout. Still throwing 93 mph after crossing the 100-pitch thresh-old, Parrish struck out Casey Martin and Mike Goodheart with a pair of wicked changeups.

In the top of the ninth, Scroggins (3-1) hit Flowers with a pitch, and there were two men on base when shortstop Casey Martin scooped up

Carter Smith’s chopper up the middle and tried to tag Flowers as he slid into second. The ball popped loose and Martin’s glove fell off, with Martin shaking his left hand in pain after the play.

Matt Cronin came on, and Matheu Nelson moved the runners over with a sacrifice. Flowers scored when right fielder Heston Kjerstad’s throw home on Nander De Sedas’ shallow sacrifice fly was up the third-base line. The play stood after Arkansas asked for a vid-eo review to see if Flowers left third base early.

Flowers, the Seminoles’ center fielder and closer, came on in the bottom of the ninth to earn his 13th save, but not without a little drama. Fletcher grounded to shortstop Mike Salvatore, who made a clean pickup but bobbled the ball in his right hand before firing to first, where he got Fletcher in a close play upheld on video review.

A lineout and strikeout ended the game.

Campbell effectively mixed his fastball, curve, slider and changeup over his 101 pitches in seven innings and struck out 10, his fifth time in double digits this season. He’s given up two or fewer runs in seven straight starts.

It was the first 1-0 game at the CWS since Mississippi State beat Washington on the open-ing weekend last year.

UP NEXTFlorida State plays in a

Bracket 1 winners’ game against Michigan on Monday night.

Arkansas meets Texas Tech in an elimination game Monday afternoon.

Seminoles win College World Series opener COLLEGE WORLD SERIES: Florida State 1, Arkansas 0

NATI HARNIK

Florida State’s J.C. Flowers, center, celebrates with Mike Salvatore (16) and Cj Van Eyk, left, after scoring the go-ahead and winning run against Arkansas on a sacrifice fly by Nander De Sedas in the ninth inning of an NCAA College World Series baseball game in Omaha, Neb., Saturday.


MLB ROUNDUP SCOREBOARD

BALTIMORE (AP) — Chris Sale struck out 10 over six sharp innings, J.D. Martinez homered in a third straight game and the surging Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-2 on Saturday.

Sale (3-7) gave up two runs, six hits and a walk. Both runs came in the sixth, after the left-hander extended his streak of innings without allowing an earned run to 22.

Sale ended his outing by blowing a third strike past Keon Broxton with runners on the corners and Boston nursing a 3-2 lead.

Martinez hit his 16th home run, the fourth in three games.

The defending World Series champions (38-34) have won four straight.

ASTROS 7, BLUE JAYS 2

Yordan Alvarez hom-ered and Jack Mayfield hit three doubles as Houston’s rookies led the way in a win over Toronto.

Alvarez became the fourth player in major league history to hit four home runs in his first five games. He sent a solo drive into the upper deck in right field and finished with three hits.

Josh Reddick also homered for the AL West-leading Astros.

Framber Valdez (3-2), another rookie, struck out eight in six innings, allowing two runs and four hits.

Clayton Richard (0-3) yielded five runs and seven hits in five innings.

GIANTS 8, BREWERS 7

Catcher Steven Vogt hit two triples and left fielder Mike Yastrzemski made a nifty catch for the final out to help San Francisco beat Milwaukee.

The Giants rallied from a 5-1 deficit for their fourth straight win.

Christian Yelich hit his major league-leading 26th homer for the Brewers, who have lost three of four. Manny Pina also homered for the Brewers.

Giants reliever Trevor Gott (3-0) got the win. Will Smith picked up his 18th save in 18 tries. Starter Madison Bumgarner gave up three runs in six innings.

Vogt became the first Giants catcher to triple twice in a game since Steve Nicosia did it in July 18, 1984.

DIAMONDBACKS 10, NATIONALS 3Ketel Marte hit two

of Arizona’s four solo homers off Stephen Strasburg in a victory over Washington.

Strasburg (7-4) allowed four homers in a game for the second time in his career. Strasburg gave up a season-high nine hits and tied a season-high by allowing six earned runs.

Adam Jones and Christian Walker also homered off Strasburg.

The Nationals scored all their runs in the first. Trea Turner tripled and scored on Adam Eaton’s sacrifice fly before Juan Soto and Matt Adams hit solo homers.

INDIANS 4, TIGERS 2

Shane Bieber pitched impressively into the eighth inning, and Leonys Martin stole home to lift Cleveland past Detroit.

Bieber (6-2) allowed four hits and struck out 12 in 7 2/3 innings.

Detroit manager Ron Gardenhire was ejected in the sixth.

MARLINS 4, PIRATES 3

Pablo Lopez pitched seven strong innings and allowed three runs tas Miami edged Pittsburgh.

Garrett Cooper and Harold Ramirez each had three hits for the Marlins while Starlin Castro knocked in the go-ahead run in the fifth.

Lopez (5-5) gave up seven hits and one walk. He struck out four.

RANGERS 4, REDS 3

Jeff Mathis had a pair of hits and drove in a run, Mike Minor earned the win, and the Texas Rangers beat the Cincinnati Reds, 4-3.

The Rangers took advantage of three Reds errors and finally got some runs for Minor (6-4), who was 0-1 in his last four starts despite allowing six runs.

The lefty gave up Yasiel Puig’s two-run homer and Curt Casali’s solo shot in 6 1/3 innings for his first win since May 20. Shawn Kelley pitched in heavy rain for his eighth save.

Mathis had a double and an RBI single. Danny Santana also had a pair of hits and scored a run, and Asdrubal Cabrera added an RBI single off Tanner Roark (4-6).

Angels 5, Rays 3Los Angeles AB R H BI BB SO Avg.Calhoun rf 5 0 0 0 0 2 .229Trout cf 4 0 0 0 0 2 .281Ohtani dh 4 0 0 0 0 1 .271Smith c 3 2 2 1 1 1 .299Goodwin lf 4 1 1 1 0 1 .285Fletcher 3b 4 1 2 2 0 1 .307Bour 1b 4 1 1 1 0 2 .170Tovar ss 4 0 0 0 0 1 .172Rengifo 2b 3 0 1 0 1 1 .222Totals 35 5 7 5 2 12 Tampa Bay AB R H BI BB SO Avg.Garcia dh 4 1 1 0 0 0 .298Pham lf 3 1 2 0 1 0 .299Meadows rf 4 0 0 0 0 1 .315Diaz 3b 4 1 1 3 0 0 .282Choi 1b 4 0 0 0 0 0 .281Adames ss 3 0 0 0 0 1 .242a-Lowe ph 1 0 0 0 0 1 .288Kiermaier cf 4 0 1 0 0 1 .256d’Arnaud c 3 0 1 0 0 0 .200Wendle 2b 3 0 0 0 0 1 .133Totals 33 3 6 3 1 5 Los Angeles 030 100 010 — 5 7 0Tampa Bay 000 003 000 — 3 6 1

E—Choi (4). LOB—Los Angeles 5, Tampa Bay 4. 2B—Smith (8), Goodwin (12), Rengifo (6). HR—Fletcher (5), off Morton; Bour (6), off Morton; Smith (2), off Faria; Diaz (11), off Suarez. RBIs—Smith (8), Goodwin (24), Fletcher 2 (25), Bour (18), Diaz 3 (30).

Runners left in scoring position—Los Angeles 2 (Calhoun, Goodwin); Tampa Bay 1 (Garcia).

RISP—Los Angeles 1 for 3; Tampa Bay 1 for 3.Los Angeles IP H R ER BB SO NP ERASuarez, W, 2-1 52/3 5 3 3 1 3 81 4.50Bedrosian, H, 6 11/3 1 0 0 0 1 17 2.41Buttrey, H, 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 15 2.08Robles, S, 10 1 0 0 0 0 1 16 3.24Tampa Bay IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Morton, L, 8-1 6 5 4 4 2 9 95 2.37Kolarek 1 0 0 0 0 1 10 4.24Faria 2 2 1 1 0 2 40 2.25

Marlins 4, Pirates 3Pittsburgh AB R H BI BB SO Avg.Newman ss 4 0 1 1 0 1 .313Reynolds rf 3 0 1 0 1 0 .364Marte cf 4 1 1 0 0 2 .288Bell 1b 4 0 2 1 0 0 .323Moran 3b 4 1 0 0 0 0 .269Dickerson lf 4 0 2 1 0 1 .257Diaz c 3 1 1 0 0 0 .271Cabrera ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 .326Frazier 2b 2 0 0 0 1 1 .262Agrazal p 2 0 0 0 0 0 .000Hartlieb p 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---Liriano p 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000Polanco ph 1 0 0 0 0 1 .242Totals 32 3 8 3 2 6 Miami AB R H BI BB SO Avg.Granderson lf 5 0 0 0 0 2 .179Cooper 1b 4 2 3 0 0 0 .310B.Anderson 3b 3 1 1 0 0 0 .245Castro 2b 4 0 1 1 0 1 .230Ramirez rf 4 1 3 1 0 1 .319Alfaro c 3 0 1 1 0 0 .271Rojas ss 3 0 1 0 1 0 .274Lopez p 3 0 0 0 0 2 .200Herrera ph 0 0 0 0 1 0 .204N.Anderson p 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---Riddle cf 3 0 0 0 0 0 .183Romo p 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---Dean ph 1 0 0 0 0 1 .208Totals 33 4 10 3 2 7 Pittsburgh 001 200 000 — 3 8 1Miami 000 310 00x — 4 10 0

E—Frazier (4). LOB—Pittsburgh 4, Miami 9. 2B—Marte (14), Bell (26), Dickerson (3), Diaz (8), B.Anderson (13). RBIs—Newman (19), Bell (64), Dickerson (7), Castro (28), Ramirez (13), Alfaro (27). SB—Ramirez (2). CS—Reynolds (1).Pittsburgh IP H R ER BB SO NP ERAAgrazal 4 6 3 2 0 3 59 4.50Hartlieb, L, 0-1 2 3 1 1 1 2 30 8.00Liriano 2 1 0 0 1 2 34 2.14Miami IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Romo, S, 12 1 1 0 0 0 0 7 5.25Lopez, W, 5-5 7 7 3 3 1 4 90 4.23Anderson, H, 3 1 0 0 0 1 2 20 4.08

Indians 4, Tigers 2Cleveland AB R H BI BB SO Avg.Lindor ss 5 0 1 0 0 0 .300Mercado lf 5 1 2 0 0 0 .287Santana 1b 3 1 1 0 2 1 .289Luplow rf 3 1 1 1 2 0 .244Ramirez 3b 4 0 1 1 0 0 .202Kipnis 2b 5 0 0 0 0 2 .207Plawecki c 3 0 2 1 1 0 .179

Bauers dh 4 0 0 0 0 2 .218Martin cf 4 1 1 0 0 0 .207Totals 36 4 9 3 5 5 Detroit AB R H BI BB SO Avg.Goodrum ss 4 0 1 0 0 3 .235Stewart lf 3 1 0 0 1 2 .237Castellanos rf 4 1 1 0 0 0 .260Cabrera dh 4 0 3 0 0 1 .2941-Beckham pr 0 0 0 0 0 0 .232Dixon 1b 4 0 1 2 0 1 .287Castro cf 3 0 0 0 0 2 .229a-Jones ph 1 0 0 0 0 1 .249Rodriguez 2b 3 0 0 0 0 2 .215Hicks c 3 0 0 0 0 2 .219Lugo 3b 3 0 0 0 0 1 .222Totals 32 2 6 2 1 15 Cleveland 000 030 010 — 4 9 0Detroit 000 000 200 — 2 6 1

E—Goodrum (7). LOB—Cleveland 11, Detroit 4. 2B—Luplow (7), Martin (7), Goodrum (14), Cabrera (11). RBIs—Luplow (18), Ramirez (24), Plawecki (8), Dixon 2 (26). SB—Lindor 2 (9), Mercado (3), Santana (2), Martin (4). SF—Ramirez.

Runners left in scoring position—Cleveland 5 (Lindor, Luplow 2, Ramirez 2); Detroit 2 (Stewart, Jones).

RISP—Cleveland 2 for 10; Detroit 2 for 7.Cleveland IP H R ER BB SO NP ERABieber, W, 6-2 72/3 4 2 2 1 12 105 3.92O.Perez, H, 6 1/3 1 0 0 0 1 9 4.50Hand, S, 20 1 1 0 0 0 2 13 0.88Detroit IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Soto 4 2 0 0 4 3 75 8.66Ramirez, L, 3-1 3 6 3 3 1 1 56 3.00Alcantara 1 1 1 1 0 0 8 4.70Jimenez 1 0 0 0 0 1 14 4.76

Diamondbacks 10, Nationals 3Arizona AB R H BI BB SO Avg.Marte cf 4 3 2 2 1 0 .280Vargas 2b 5 0 2 0 0 1 .252Peralta lf 5 0 1 1 0 0 .289Jones rf 5 1 1 1 0 1 .277Escobar 3b 4 2 1 0 1 2 .293Ahmed ss 5 2 4 1 0 1 .277C.Kelly c 3 0 1 2 1 1 .265Clarke p 2 0 0 0 0 1 .300Chafin p 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---Lopez p 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---Walker 1b 4 1 2 1 0 0 .252McFarland p 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000Dyson ph 0 0 0 0 1 0 .263Cron 1b 2 1 1 2 0 0 .237Locastro ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 .232Hirano p 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---Totals 40 10 15 10 4 7 Washington AB R H BI BB SO Avg.Turner ss 5 1 3 0 0 0 .298Eaton rf 3 0 0 1 0 2 .271Rendon 3b 4 0 1 0 0 1 .314Soto lf 4 1 2 1 0 1 .289Adams 1b 4 1 1 1 0 1 .252Dozier 2b 4 0 1 0 0 1 .228Gomes c 4 0 1 0 0 2 .230Robles cf 4 0 1 0 0 1 .234Guerra p 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000Sipp p 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---Strasburg p 2 0 0 0 0 0 .097Taylor ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 .227Rosenthal p 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---Parra ph 1 0 0 0 0 1 .211Barraclough p 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---Totals 36 3 10 3 0 10 Arizona 221 100 031 — 10 15 0Washington 300 000 000 — 3 10 1

E—Turner (7). LOB—Arizona 8, Washington 7. 2B—Vargas (5), Peralta (20), Ahmed (20), Dozier (10). 3B—Ahmed (2), Turner (3). HR—Marte (18), off Strasburg; Jones (13), off Strasburg; Walker (12), off Strasburg; Marte (19), off Strasburg; Cron (3), off Barraclough; Soto (11), off Clarke; Adams (7), off Clarke. RBIs—Marte 2 (49), Peralta (37), Jones (39), Walker (27), Ahmed (28), C.Kelly 2 (23), Cron 2 (10), Eaton (18), Soto (41), Adams (20). SF—C.Kelly, Eaton.Arizona IP H R ER BB SO NP ERALopez, H, 7 11/3 0 0 0 0 1 11 1.33McFarland 1 1 0 0 0 0 15 5.31Clarke 42/3 7 3 3 0 6 97 5.34Chafin 1/3 0 0 0 0 1 3 3.22Hirano, W, 3-3 12/3 2 0 0 0 2 23 4.62Washington IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Strasburg, L, 7-4 5 9 6 6 1 5 95 3.75Guerra 2 1 0 0 0 2 35 3.08Sipp 2/3 1 0 0 0 0 8 4.72Barraclough 1/3 3 3 3 1 0 29 6.39Rosenthal 1 1 1 1 2 0 2519.50

Red Sox 7, Orioles 2Boston AB R H BI BB SO Avg.

Betts rf 4 1 0 0 1 1 .260Benintendi lf 5 1 2 0 0 1 .266Martinez dh 5 1 1 1 0 2 .304Devers 3b 5 2 2 0 0 2 .304Bogaerts ss 2 1 1 2 2 1 .294Holt 2b 5 1 3 2 0 1 .313Chavis 1b 5 0 2 0 0 1 .257Bradley Jr. cf 4 0 1 0 0 2 .212Leon c 3 0 0 0 1 1 .217Totals 38 7 12 5 4 12 Baltimore AB R H BI BB SO Avg.Alberto 3b 5 1 2 0 0 0 .305Mancini 1b 5 1 2 0 0 2 .307Severino c 4 0 0 0 0 2 .268R.Nunez dh 4 0 2 1 0 1 .244Santander rf 3 0 1 0 1 2 .364Villar 2b 2 0 0 1 1 0 .249Broxton cf 3 0 0 0 0 3 .178Davis ph 1 0 0 0 0 1 .169Wilkerson lf 4 0 0 0 0 3 .215Martin ss 2 0 0 0 0 1 .177Ruiz ph 1 0 1 0 1 0 .232Totals 34 2 8 2 3 15 Boston 000 003 103 — 7 12 0Baltimore 000 002 000 — 2 8 2

E—Alberto (6), Severino (6). LOB—Boston 9, Baltimore 9. 2B—Bogaerts (20), R.Nunez (12). HR—Martinez (16), off Bleier. RBIs—Martinez (39), Bo-gaerts 2 (46), Holt 2 (11), R.Nunez (38), Villar (27). SB—Holt (1). SF—Bogaerts, Villar.

Runners left in scoring position—Boston 6 (Betts 2, Devers, Chavis, Leon 2); Baltimore 3 (Santander, Broxton, Davis).

RISP—Boston 3 for 13; Baltimore 1 for 8.Boston IP H R ER BB SO NP ERASale, W, 3-7 6 6 2 2 1 10 103 3.49Walden, H, 4 1 1 0 0 0 2 13 2.37Barnes, H, 11 1 1 0 0 1 3 26 3.38Workman 1 0 0 0 1 0 16 1.65Baltimore IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Bundy, L, 3-8 5 8 3 2 2 8 98 4.44Bleier 12/3 1 1 1 0 1 17 7.11Armstrong 2/3 0 0 0 1 2 18 3.98Fry 2/3 0 0 0 0 1 7 4.66Castro 1 3 3 2 1 0 24 6.19

Inherited runners-scored—Bleier 2-1.

WP—Barnes 2.

Giants 8, Brewers 7Milwaukee AB R H BI BB SO Avg.Cain cf 5 0 1 0 0 3 .249Yelich rf 4 3 1 1 1 0 .342Braun lf 4 0 3 0 1 0 .272Grandal 1b 2 1 0 2 1 0 .278Moustakas 3b 4 1 1 0 0 0 .280Perez 2b 3 1 0 1 0 1 .258Arcia ss 4 0 0 1 0 1 .248Pina c 3 1 2 2 1 0 .172Nelson p 2 0 0 0 0 2 .000Burnes p 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286c-Aguilar ph 1 0 0 0 0 1 .196Guerra p 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000Houser p 1 0 0 0 0 1 .000Claudio p 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---Totals 33 7 8 7 4 9 San Francisco AB R H BI BB SO Avg.Panik 2b 3 1 2 1 1 1 .247Yastrzemski lf 4 1 2 0 1 0 .246Belt 1b 4 1 1 1 1 2 .251Sandoval 3b 5 0 1 1 0 3 .286Vogt c 4 2 3 2 0 0 .268Pillar rf 5 1 2 2 0 0 .228Crawford ss 4 1 3 0 0 1 .212Duggar cf 4 0 0 0 0 0 .238Bumgarner p 1 1 0 0 1 1 .138a-Longoria ph 1 0 1 0 0 0 .234Watson p 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---Gott p 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---Smith p 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---b-Austin ph 1 0 0 0 0 1 .224Totals 36 8 15 7 4 9 Milwaukee 001 310 101 — 7 8 1San Francisco 000 131 21x — 8 15 1

E—Yelich (1), Pillar (4). LOB—Milwaukee 6, San Francisco 10. 2B—Moustakas (15), Crawford 2 (8). 3B—Vogt 2 (2). HR—Pina (3), off Bumgarner; Yelich (26), off Smith. RBIs—Yelich (56), Grandal 2 (39), Perez (11), Arcia (29), Pina 2 (6), Panik (20), Belt (28), Sandoval (26), Vogt 2 (7), Pillar 2 (32). SB—Yelich (16). SF—Grandal 2, Perez, Panik, Vogt.Milwaukee IP H R ER BB SO NP ERANelson 4 5 4 4 3 6 72 10.29Houser 2 3 1 1 1 1 33 2.63Guerra, L, 2-1 1 3 2 1 0 2 25 3.25Burnes 1/3 0 0 0 0 0 4 8.92Claudio 2/3 4 1 1 0 0 16 5.16San Francisco IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Bumgarner 6 5 5 3 3 6 101 3.87Gott, W, 3-0 1 1 1 1 1 1 23 2.79

Watson, H, 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 2.60Smith, S, 18 1 2 1 1 0 2 28 2.20

Astros 7, Blue Jays 2Toronto AB R H BI BB SO Avg.Sogard 2b 3 0 2 1 0 0 .284Grichuk rf 4 0 0 0 0 1 .215Gurriel Jr. lf 4 0 0 0 0 1 .270Hernandez cf 2 0 0 0 2 0 .204Tellez dh 4 0 0 0 0 3 .217Galvis ss 4 1 2 0 0 2 .247Biggio 1b 4 1 1 0 0 2 .189Jansen c 3 0 0 0 0 0 .181Drury 3b 3 0 1 1 0 1 .219Totals 31 2 6 2 2 10 Houston AB R H BI BB SO Avg.Bregman ss 3 0 1 1 1 0 .272Brantley dh 3 0 0 0 0 0 .309Gurriel 3b 4 0 0 0 0 1 .255Alvarez lf 4 1 3 1 0 0 .471White 1b 3 1 2 0 1 0 .227Reddick rf 4 1 1 1 0 0 .300Mayfield 2b 4 3 3 1 0 0 .132Stubbs c 4 0 0 1 0 2 .190Straw cf 4 1 2 2 0 0 .286Totals 33 7 12 7 2 3 Toronto 000 020 000 — 2 6 1Houston 021 202 00x — 7 12 0

E—Biggio (2). LOB—Toronto 5, Houston 5. 2B—White (8), Mayfield 3 (4), Straw (1). HR—Alvarez (4), off Rich-ard; Reddick (8), off Kingham. RBIs—Sogard (17), Drury (18), Bregman (48), Alvarez (8), Reddick (25), Mayfield (3), Stubbs (2), Straw 2 (3). SB—Hernandez (4). SF—Sogard.

DP—Toronto 2 (Galvis, Sogard, Biggio), (Galvis, Sogard, Biggio); Houston 2 (Mayfield, Bregman, White), (Bregman, Mayfield, White).Toronto IP H R ER BB SO NP ERARichard, L, 0-3 5 7 5 5 2 1 83 7.52Kingham 2 5 2 2 0 1 30 9.82Romano 1 0 0 0 0 1 10 0.00Houston IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Valdez, W, 3-2 6 4 2 2 2 8 82 2.77Devenski 2 1 0 0 0 2 19 4.55James 1 1 0 0 0 0 15 4.58

HBP—Richard (Brantley). WP—Valdez 2, Richard 2, Kingham.

Rangers 4, Reds 3Texas AB R H BI BB SO Avg.Choo lf 5 1 1 1 0 1 .280Santana cf 4 1 2 0 0 1 .295Andrus ss 4 0 0 1 0 0 .303Cabrera 3b 3 0 1 1 1 0 .251Odor 2b 4 1 1 0 0 2 .184Guzman 1b 4 0 0 0 0 0 .207Mathis c 4 1 2 1 0 1 .153DeShields cf 1 0 0 0 0 1 .227Mazara rf 3 0 1 0 0 1 .265Minor p 3 0 0 0 0 1 .000C.Martin p 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---Leclerc p 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---Kelley p 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---Pence ph 1 0 0 0 0 1 .292Totals 36 4 8 4 1 9 Cincinnati AB R H BI BB SO Avg.Senzel cf 3 0 0 0 0 1 .266Peraza ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 .209Votto 1b 3 0 0 0 1 1 .253Suarez 3b 2 1 1 0 2 1 .259Puig rf 4 1 1 2 0 0 .223J.Iglesias ss 4 0 0 0 0 1 .289Casali c 2 1 1 1 1 0 .290Winker ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 .230Farmer 2b 3 0 1 0 0 1 .224Roark p 2 0 0 0 0 1 .190Barnhart ph 1 0 0 0 0 1 .197Lorenzen p 0 0 0 0 0 0 .125Garrett p 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---Dietrich ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 .234Ervin lf 3 0 0 0 0 1 .211Totals 30 3 4 3 4 8 Texas 200 200 000 — 4 8 0Cincinnati 000 200 100 — 3 4 3

E—Senzel (2), Votto (4), Ervin (1). LOB—Texas 6, Cincinnati 4. 2B—Odor (10), Mathis (3). HR—Puig (12), off Mi-nor; Casali (4), off Minor. RBIs—Choo (29), Andrus (39), Cabrera (41), Mathis (5), Puig 2 (35), Casali (18). SB—Cabre-ra (3).

RISP—Texas 3 for 13; Cincinnati 0 for 3.

GIDP—Peraza.DP—Texas 1 (Andrus, Guzman).

Texas IP H R ER BB SO NP ERAMinor, W, 6-4 61/3 4 3 3 4 6 98 2.63C.Martin, H, 11 2/3 0 0 0 0 0 5 3.67Leclerc, H, 5 1 0 0 0 0 2 12 4.94Kelley, S, 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 11 2.55Cincinnati IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Roark, L, 4-6 7 8 4 2 0 5 116 3.63Garrett 1 0 0 0 1 2 17 1.50Lorenzen 1 0 0 0 0 2 11 3.19

AP PHOTO

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner dives for a triple against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Saturday, in Washington.

ATLANTA (AP) — Braves starter Sean Newcomb has left the game in a scary scene after being hit in the back of the head by a line drive off the bat of Philadelphia’s J.T. Realmuto.

Newcomb was checked by a trainer

and walked off the field under his own power in Atlanta, escorted by two trainers Saturday.

The ball was clocked at 102 mph and caromed off Newcomb’s head and sailed into the netting behind the Phillies’ dugout on the third base side.

Realmuto covered his mouth with both hands as he ran to first base on what went as a ground-rule double.

The play occurred in the third inning at SunTrust Park. Newcomb turned his head as the ball approached and

knelt on the mound immediately after getting hit. Catcher Tyler Flowers had him stay down while a trainer and Braves manager Brian Snitker came out to tend to the left-hander.

Touki Toussaint took Newcomb’s spot.

Braves’ pitcher Newcomb hit in back of the head with liner, exits

Southpaw walked off field with trainers after being hit with ball clocked at 102 mph off bat of Phillies’ Realmuto

Sale K’s 10 to lead Red Sox over Orioles 7-2

AP PHOTO

Boston Red Sox’s Chris Sale struck out 10 Orioles’ batters, Saturday, in Baltimore. The Red Sox won 7-2.


PRO BASEBALL

MLBAll times EasternAMERICAN LEAGUEEAST DIVISION W L PCT. GBNew York 41 27 .603 —Tampa Bay 42 28 .600 —Boston 38 34 .528 5Toronto 25 45 .357 17Baltimore 21 49 .300 21CENTRAL DIVISION W L PCT. GBMinnesota 46 22 .676 —Cleveland 36 33 .522 10½Chicago 34 34 .500 12Detroit 25 42 .373 20½Kansas City 22 47 .319 24½WEST DIVISION W L PCT. GBHouston 48 23 .676 —Texas 38 32 .543 9½Oakland 35 35 .500 12½Los Angeles 35 36 .493 13Seattle 30 43 .411 19

Friday’s GamesBoston 13, Baltimore 2Cleveland 13, Detroit 4Tampa Bay 9, L.A. Angels 4Texas 7, Cincinnati 1Minnesota 2, Kansas City 0Chicago White Sox 10, N.Y. Yankees 2Houston 15, Toronto 2Seattle 9, Oakland 2Saturday’s GamesL.A. Angels 5, Tampa Bay 3Houston 7, Toronto 2Boston 7, Baltimore 2Cleveland 4, Detroit 2Texas 4, Cincinnati 3Kansas City at Minnesota, lateN.Y. Yankees at Chicago White Sox, lateSeattle at Oakland, lateToday’s GamesBoston (TBD) at Baltimore (Means 6-4), 1:05 p.m.Cleveland (Bauer 4-6) at Detroit (Turnbull 3-5), 1:10 p.m.L.A. Angels (Canning 2-2) at Tampa Bay (Stanek 0-1), 1:10 p.m.Texas (Jurado 4-2) at Cincinnati (Gray 2-5), 1:10 p.m.Kansas City (Junis 4-6) at Minnesota (Perez 7-2), 2:10 p.m.N.Y. Yankees (Paxton 3-3) at Chicago White Sox (Despaigne 0-1), 2:10 p.m.Toronto (Thornton 1-5) at Houston (Peacock 6-3), 2:10 p.m.Seattle (Leake 5-6) at Oakland (Anderson 0-1), 4:07 p.m.Monday’s GamesTampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.L.A. Angels at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.Houston at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.Cleveland at Texas, 8:05 p.m.Boston at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.Baltimore at Oakland, 10:07 p.m.Kansas City at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUEEAST DIVISION W L PCT. GBAtlanta 41 29 .586 —Philadelphia 38 31 .551 2½New York 33 36 .478 7½Washington 32 38 .457 9Miami 25 43 .368 15CENTRAL DIVISION W L PCT. GBMilwaukee 39 31 .557 —Chicago 38 31 .551 ½St. Louis 35 33 .515 3Pittsburgh 31 39 .443 8Cincinnati 30 38 .441 8WEST DIVISION W L PCT. GBLos Angeles 47 23 .671 —Arizona 38 34 .528 10Colorado 36 33 .522 10½San Diego 34 36 .486 13San Francisco 30 38 .441 16

Friday’s GamesSt. Louis 5, N.Y. Mets 4, 10 innings, comp. susp.Washington 7, Arizona 3Pittsburgh 11, Miami 0St. Louis 9, N.Y. Mets 5Texas 7, Cincinnati 1Atlanta 9, Philadelphia 8L.A. Dodgers 5, Chicago Cubs 3San Francisco 5, Milwaukee 3San Diego 16, Colorado 12, 12 inningsSaturday’s GamesSan Francisco 8, Milwaukee 7Arizona 10, Washington 3Miami 4, Pittsburgh 3Texas 4, Cincinnati 3St. Louis at N.Y. Mets, latePhiladelphia at Atlanta, lateSan Diego at Colorado, lateChicago Cubs at L.A. Dodgers, lateToday’s GamesPittsburgh (Archer 3-6) at Miami (Alcantara 3-6), 1:10 p.m.St. Louis (Hudson 5-3) at N.Y. Mets (Vargas 3-3), 1:10 p.m.Texas (Jurado 4-2) at Cincinnati (Gray 2-5), 1:10 p.m.Philadelphia (Irvin 2-1) at Atlanta (Foltynewicz 1-5), 1:20 p.m.Arizona (TBD) at Washington (Sanchez 2-6), 1:35 p.m.San Diego (Margevicius 2-6) at Colorado (Lambert 2-0), 3:10 p.m.Milwaukee (Anderson 3-1) at San Francisco (Samardzija 3-5), 4:05 p.m.Chicago Cubs (Quintana 4-6) at L.A. Dodgers (Ryu 9-1), 7:05 p.m.Monday’s GamesPhiladelphia at Washington, 7:05 p.m.Houston at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.N.Y. Mets at Atlanta, 7:20 p.m.Miami at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.Milwaukee at San Diego, 10:10 p.m.San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

ODDS

PREGAME.COM LINEMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLTodayNational LeagueFAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG LINEat Los Angeles -200 Chicago +180St. Louis -115 at New York +105at Miami -105 Pittsburgh -105at Atlanta Off Philadelphia Offat Washington Off Arizona Offat Colorado -148 San Diego +138Milwaukee -133 at San Fran. +123American LeagueNew York -190 at Chicago +175at Tampa Bay Off Los Angeles OffCleveland -150 at Detroit +140at Minnesota -178 Kansas City +166at Houston -215 Toronto +195at Oakland -140 Seattle +130Interleagueat Cincinnati -159 Texas +149 Updated odds available at Pregame.com

TRANSACTIONS

BASEBALLAmerican LeagueBALTIMORE ORIOLES — Optioned RHP Luis Ortiz to Norfolk (IL). Recalled RHP Jimmy Yacabonis from Norfolk.BOSTON RED SOX — Optioned 1B Sam Travis to Pawtucket (IL). Reinstated LHP Brian Johnson from the 10-day IL. Sent 1B Steve Pearce and RHP Hector Velazquez to Lowell (NYP) for rehab assignments. Signed SS Cameron Cannon, C Jacob Herbert, 1B Dominic D’Alessandro, LHP Brandon Walter, OFs Leon Paulino and Dean Miller and RHPs Dylan Spacke and Devon Roedahl to minor league contracts.CLEVELAND INDIANS — Traded RHP Brooks Pounders to the N.Y. Mets for cash. Signed Cs Austin Pinorini and Michael Amditis; 1B Joe Naranjo and Will Bartlett; OFs Will Brennan, Micah Pries and Julian Escobedo; LHPsAndrew Misiaszek, Chandler Fidel and Randy Labaut; SSs Yordys Valdes, Jordan Brown, Christian Cairo and SS Joab Gonzalez; and RHPs Daniel Espino, Hunter Gaddis, Xzavion Curry, Zach Hart, Nick Mikolajchak, Matt Waldron, Jacob Forrester, Trey Benton, Jordan Jones, Kevin Kelly, Nic Enright, Allan Hernandez, Eric Mock, Serafino Brito, Nate Ocker, Jared Janczak,

Kevin Coulter and Alec Wisely to minor league contracts.DETROIT TIGERS — Placed C Grayson Greiner on the 10-day IL, retroactive to Friday. Optioned OF Victor Reyes, LHP Ryan Carpenter and 3B Jeimer Candelario to Toledo (IL). Recalled LHP Gregory Soto from Toledo. Selected the contract of C Bobby Wilson from Toledo. Transferred RHP Tyson Ross to the 60-day IL.HOUSTON ASTROS — Sent RHP Collin McHugh and 2B Jose Altuve to Round Rock (PCL) for rehab assignments.KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Optioned 1B Ryan O’Hearn to Omaha (PCL). Recalled OF Jorge Bonifacio from Omaha (PCL).LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Designated RHP Cody Allen for assignment. Recalled RHP Taylor Cole from Salt Lake (PCL).MINNESOTA TWINS — Optioned RHP Fernando Romero to Rochester (IL). Recalled RHP Zack Littell from Rochester.NEW YORK YANKEES — Sent OFs Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL) for rehab assignments.SEATTLE MARINERS — Sent RHP Felix Hernandez to Tacoma (PCL) for a rehab assignment.TAMPA BAY RAYS — Traded INF Adrian Rondon to the L.A. Angels for cash. Optioned 3B Daniel Robertson and RHP Hunter Wood to Durham (IL). Reinstated 2B Joey Wendle from the 10-day IL. Recalled RHP Jake Faria from Durham. Signed LHP John Doxakis to a minor league contract.TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Optioned LHP Thomas Pannone to Buffalo (IL).National LeagueARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Placed C Alex Avila on the 10-day IL. Recalled C Caleb Joseph from Reno (PCL).CHICAGO CUBS — Placed RHP Kyle Hendricks on the 10-day IL.CINCINNATI REDS — Placed LHP Wandy Peralta on the 10-day IL. Recalled OF Phillip Ervin from Louisville (IL). Signed OF Wendell Marrero and Cs Yamil Nieves and Eric Yang to minor league contracts.COLORADO ROCKIES — Recalled RHP Jesus Tinoco from Albuquerque (PCL).NEW YORK METS — Optioned RHP Tim Peterson to Syracuse (IL). Sent LHP Justin Wilson to Brooklyn (NYP) for a rehab as-signment. Signed 3B Brett Baty to a minor league contract.PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Designated SS Phil Gosselin for assignment. Selected the contract of 2B Brad Miller from Lehigh Valley (IL). Sent OF Roman Quinn to Reading (EL) for a rehab assignment.PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Optioned RHP Dovydas Neverauskas to Indianapolis (IL). Selected the contract of RHP Dario Agrazal from Indianapolis. Transferred RHP Keone Kela to the 60-day IL. Signed 3B Ernny Ordonez and OF Sammy Siani to minor league contracts.SAN DIEGO PADRES — Recalled RHP Phil Maton from El Paso (PCL). Optioned RHP Miguel Diaz to El Paso (PCL).

HOCKEYNational Hockey LeagueLOS ANGELES KINGS — Bought out the final two years of D Dion Phaneuf’s contract.

COLLEGE BASEBALL

COLLEGE WORLD SERIESAt TD Ameritrade Park Omaha, Omaha, Neb.All times Eastern(Double Elimination; x-if necessary)SaturdayGame 1 — Michigan 5, Texas Tech 3Game 2 — Florida State, Arkansas 0TodayGame 3 — Louisville (49-16) vs. Vanderbilt (54-11), 2 p.m.Game 4 — Mississippi State (51-13) vs. Auburn (38-26), 7:30 p.m.MondayGame 5 — Texas Tech (44-19) vs. Arkansas (46-19), 2 p.m.Game 6 — Michigan (46-20) vs. Florida State (42-21), 7 p.m.TuesdayGame 7 — Game 3 loser vs. Game 4 loser, 2 p.m.Game 8 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 win-ner, 7 p.m.WednesdayGame 9 — Game 5 winner vs. Game 6 loser, 7 p.m.ThursdayGame 10 — Game 7 winner vs. Game 8 loser, 8 p.m.Friday, June 21Game 11 — Game 6 winner vs. Game 9 winner, 2 p.m.Game 12 — Game 8 winner vs. Game 10 winner, 7 p.m.Saturday, June 22x-Game 13 — Game 6 winner vs. Game 9 winner, 2 p.m.x-Game 14 — Game 8 winner vs. Game 10 winner, 7 p.m.

CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES(Best-of-3)Monday, June 24: Pairings TBD, 7 p.m.Tuesday, June 25: Pairings TBD, 7 p.m.x-Wednesday, June 26: Pairings TBD, 7 p.m.

GOLF

UNITED STATESGOLF ASSOCIATIONU.S. OPENFriday’s leaders at Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach Calif.Purse: $12.5 million. Yardage: 7,075; Par: 71 (35-36) (a-denotes amateur)Second RoundGary Woodland 68-65—133Justin Rose 65-70—135Louis Oosthuizen 66-70—136Aaron Wise 66-71—137Rory McIlroy 68-69—137Chez Reavie 68-70—138Chesson Hadley 68-70—138Matt Kuchar 69-69—138Brooks Koepka 69-69—138Matt Wallace 70-68—138Henrik Stenson 68-71—139Adam Scott 70-69—139Scott Piercy 67-72—139Jon Rahm 69-70—139Zach Johnson 70-69—139Graeme McDowell 69-70—139Sergio Garcia 69-70—139Xander Schauffele 66-73—139Jim Furyk 73-67—140Francesco Molinari 68-72—140Matt Fitzpatrick 69-71—140Sepp Straka 68-72—140Carlos Ortiz 70-70—140Dustin Johnson 71-69—140a-Brandon Wu 71-69—140Harris English 71-69—140Nate Lashley 67-74—141Jordan Spieth 72-69—141Jason Dufner 70-71—141Haotong Li 71-70—141Phil Mickelson 72-69—141Charlie Danielson 72-70—142Charles Howell III 72-70—142Paul Casey 70-72—142Webb Simpson 74-68—142a-Viktor Hovland 69-73—142Byeong Hun An 70-72—142Tiger Woods 70-72—142a-Chandler Eaton 72-70—142Emiliano Grillo 68-74—142Luke Donald 72-70—142Danny Willett 71-71—142Hideki Matsuyama 69-73—142Abraham Ancer 74-68—142Rory Sabbatini 72-71—143Daniel Berger 73-70—143Billy Hurley III 73-70—143Billy Horschel 73-70—143Marc Leishman 69-74—143Kevin Kisner 73-70—143Bryson DeChambeau 69-74—143Rickie Fowler 66-77—143Jason Day 70-73—143Cameron Smith 71-72—143Andy Pope 72-71—143Collin Morikawa 71-73—144Marcus Kinhult 74-70—144

Brian Stuard 71-73—144Chip McDaniel 71-73—144a-Michael Thorbjornsen 71-73—144Rafa Cabrera Bello 70-74—144Brandt Snedeker 75-69—144Patrick Cantlay 73-71—144Andrew Putnam 73-71—144Alex Prugh 75-69—144Bernd Wiesberger 71-73—144Erik Van Rooyen 71-73—144Clement Sordet 76-68—144Tom Hoge 71-73—144Adri Arnaus 69-75—144Nick Taylor 74-70—144Kyle Stanley 71-73—144Martin Kaymer 69-75—144Shane Lowry 75-69—144Tyrrell Hatton 70-74—144Tommy Fleetwood 71-73—144Patrick Reed 71-73—144Rhys Enoch 78-66—144Justin Walters 72-72—144Failed to Make the CutLee Slattery 73-72—145Joseph Bramlett 73-72—145Lucas Glover 73-72—145Ollie Schniederjans 75-70—145Matt Jones 74-71—145a-Spencer Tibbits 74-71—145Rob Oppenheim 73-72—145Nick Hardy 73-72—145David Toms 72-74—146Luke List 74-72—146Branden Grace 75-71—146Keith Mitchell 76-70—146Tony Finau 74-72—146Jimmy Walker 75-71—146Ian Poulter 73-73—146Justin Harding 73-73—146Hayden Shieh 77-69—146Julian Etulain 76-70—146Scottie Scheffler 72-74—146Brendon Todd 72-74—146a-Jovan Rebula 70-76—146Justin Thomas 73-73—146Joel Dahmen 75-72—147a-Austin Eckroat 72-75—147Alex Noren 75-72—147Aaron Baddeley 72-75—147Matthieu Pavon 73-74—147Sam Saunders 72-75—147Dean Burmester 76-71—147a-Kevin Yu 74-73—147Ryan Fox 74-73—147Patton Kizzire 80-67—147Cody Gribble 74-74—148Mikumu Horikawa 73-75—148Callum Tarren 73-75—148Thorbjorn Olesen 71-77—148Mike Weir 74-74—148Ernie Els 75-73—148Renato Paratore 75-74—149Sam Horsfield 75-74—149Kevin Na 72-77—149Keegan Bradley 73-76—149a-Stewart Hagestad 74-75—149Kiradech Aphibarnrat 75-74—149a-Daniel Hillier 76-73—149Guillermo Pereira 77-72—149Luis Gagne 71-78—149J.B. Holmes 72-77—149Jhonattan Vegas 72-77—149Luke Guthrie 75-75—150Shugo Imahira 75-75—150Connor Arendell 77-73—150K.H. Lee 76-74—150a-Kevin O’Connell 76-74—150Si Woo Kim 76-74—150Richard Lee 72-78—150a-Cameron Young 75-76—151Anirban Lahiri 74-77—151Brian Davis 75-76—151a-Matt Parziale 74-77—151Thomas Pieters 76-76—152Marcus Fraser 73-79—152Bubba Watson 75-77—152Chan Kim 77-75—152Ryan Sullivan 73-79—152Brett Drewitt 77-76—153C.T. Pan 80-73—153Matthew Naumec 74-79—153Kodai Ichihara 80-74—154Roberto Castro 78-77—155Lucas Bjerregaard 80-75—155Zac Blair 83-72—155a-Noah Norton 80-75—155Andreas Halvorsen 74-82—156Merrick Bremner 79-79—158Eric Dietrich 83-75—158a-Devon Bling 82-80—162Results from the third round on Saturday were not available at press time.

LPGA TOURMEIJER CLASSICSaturday’s leaders at Blythefield Country Club, Grand Rapids, Mich. Purse: $2 million. Yardage: 6,638; Par: 72 (36-36) (a-denotes amateur)Third RoundBrooke M. Henderson 64-64-69—197Annie Park 69-65-65—199Lexi Thompson 70-68-62—200Brittany Altomare 66-65-69—200Jennifer Kupcho 67-67-67—201Su Oh 69-69-64—202Morgan Pressel 67-70-65—202Madelene Sagstrom 67-70-65—202Alena Sharp 67-72-64—203Nasa Hataoka 68-68-67—203Lauren Stephenson 69-70-66—205Chella Choi 70-68-67—205Danielle Kang 69-68-68—205Moriya Jutanugarn 69-67-69—205Minjee Lee 71-69-66—206In Gee Chun 70-70-66—206Mariah Stackhouse 70-69-67—206Nelly Korda 68-69-69—206Megan Khang 70-66-70—206Kristen Gillman 71-70-66—207Inbee Park 70-70-67—207Lydia Ko 72-67-68—207Sakura Yokomine 69-70-68—207Gemma Dryburgh 73-64-70—207So Yeon Ryu 69-68-70—207Jin Young Ko 68-69-70—207Angela Stanford 68-68-71—207Mina Harigae 68-72-68—208Celine Boutier 69-70-69—208Maria Torres 69-69-70—208Shanshan Feng 68-70-70—208Muni He 71-72-66—209Haeji Kang 69-74-66—209Sarah Schmelzel 72-69-68—209Sarah Burnham 68-72-69—209Sung Hyun Park 68-70-71—209Xiyu Lin 68-70-71—209Jessica Korda 76-67-67—210Azahara Munoz 72-70-68—210Lee Lopez 68-74-68—210Katherine Kirk 72-68-70—210Clariss Guce 70-69-71—210Aditi Ashok 71-65-74—210Mi Jung Hur 73-70-68—211Laetitia Beck 73-70-68—211Mel Reid 70-73-68—211Caroline Hedwall 72-70-69—211Laura Gonzalez Escallon 68-73-70—211Karen Chung 69-70-72—211Jenny Shin 66-73-72—211Pajaree Anannarukarn 68-69-74—211Jenny Haglund 71-71-70—212Elizabeth Szokol 71-71-70—212Lizette Salas 68-74-70—212Gerina Piller 71-70-71—212Ashleigh Buhai 65-76-71—212Nanna Koerstz Madsen 71-69-72—212Jeongeun Lee6 70-70-72—212Caroline Masson 70-70-72—212Dani Holmqvist 75-68-70—213Brittany Lang 71-72-70—213Youngin Chun 68-75-70—213Jennifer Song 68-75-70—213Brianna Do 70-72-71—213Mi Hyang Lee 72-69-72—213Anne-Catherine Tanguay 69-72-72—213Jeong Eun Lee 67-74-72—213Kendall Dye 67-72-74—213Katherine Perry 66-71-76—213Isi Gabsa 72-71-71—214Kris Tamulis 71-70-73—214Karine Icher 70-69-75—214Lindy Duncan 70-73-72—215Jaclyn Lee 71-71-73—215Jing Yan 73-68-74—215Kristy McPherson 69-73-74—216Cristie Kerr 70-71-75—216Pannarat Thanapolboonyaras 72-71-74—217Marissa Steen 71-71-75—217Louise Ridderstrom 67-74-76—217Hee Young Park 68-72-77—217Alana Uriell 69-73-77—219Failed to Make the Cut

Dottie Ardina 74-70—144Ruixin Liu 73-71—144Daniela Darquea 72-72—144Yu Liu 72-72—144Stephanie Meadow 72-72—144Wei-Ling Hsu 72-72—144a-Ally Geer-Park 71-73—144Sarah Kemp 71-73—144Klara Spilkova 71-73—144Dana Finkelstein 71-73—144Mirim Lee 71-73—144Pavarisa Yoktuan 70-74—144Na Yeon Choi 70-74—144Celine Herbin 70-74—144Mariajo Uribe 67-77—144Brittany Marchand 76-69—145a-Aneka Seumanutafa 74-71—145Dori Carter 73-72—145Jasmine Suwannapura 73-72—145Gaby Lopez 72-73—145Christina Kim 72-73—145Peiyun Chien 72-73—145Lee-Anne Pace 70-75—145Alison Lee 70-75—145Sophia Popov 75-71—146Luna Sobron 74-72—146Jaye Marie Green 73-73—146Cheyenne Woods 71-75—146Giulia Molinaro 70-76—146Hannah Green 70-76—146Joanna Klatten 69-77—146P.K. Kongkraphan 69-77—146Pernilla Lindberg 78-69—147Eun-Hee Ji 74-73—147Linnea Strom 74-73—147Tiffany Joh 73-74—147Jacqui Concolino 72-75—147Sandra Gal 72-75—147Becca Huffer 71-76—147Jackie Stoelting 75-73—148Anne van Dam 74-74—148Emily Pedersen 73-75—148Maddie McCrary 76-73—149Suzuka Yamaguchi 75-74—149Laura Diaz 73-76—149Jimin Kang 73-76—149Cheyenne Knight 80-70—150Sherman Santiwiwatthanaphong 77-73—150a-Stephanie Lau 76-74—150Gabrielle Shipley 73-77—150Robyn Choi 78-73—151Kim Kaufman 74-77—151Lindsey Weaver 72-79—151Tiffany Chan 78-74—152Wichanee Meechai 78-74—152Cindy LaCrosse 77-75—152Lori Beth Adams 72-80—152Lauren Kim 73-80—153Louise Stahle 78-77—155Laura Davies 77-78—155Selena Costabile 76-80—156

WEB.COM TOURLINCOLN LAND CHAMPIONSHIPSaturday’s leaders at Panther Creek Country Club, Springfield, Ill.Purse: $550,000. Yardage: 7,228; Par: 71 (a-denotes amateur)Third RoundRobby Shelton 69-71-63—203Xinjun Zhang 68-72-63—203Steven Alker 70-68-65—203Michael Gligic 69-69-66—204Vincent Whaley 68-68-68—204Davis Riley 70-71-64—205Nelson Ledesma 74-66-65—205Martin Flores 70-71-64—205Bo Hoag 68-70-67—205Brad Hopfinger 67-71-67—205Chase Seiffert 70-68-67—205Braden Thornberry 68-70-67—205Matthew Campbell 66-71-68—205Eric Steger 70-66-69—205

AUTO RACING

NASCAR GANDEROUTDOORS TRUCKM&M’S 200 LINEUPSaturday qualifying cancelled, race postponed Saturday night to today (11 a.m. EDT), at Iowa Speedway, Newton, IowaLap length: 0.875 miles(Car number in parentheses)1. (51) Chandler Smith, Toyota, owner points 1st.2. (98) Grant Enfinger, Ford, owner points 2nd.3. (52) Stewart Friesen, Chevrolet, owner points 3rd.4. (88) Matt Crafton, Ford, owner points 4th.5. (45) Kyle Benjamin, Chevrolet, owner points 5th.6. (24) Brett Moffitt, Chevrolet, owner points 6th.7. (99) Ben Rhodes, Ford, owner points 7th.8. (13) Johnny Sauter, Ford, owner points 8th.9. (16) Austin Hill, Toyota, owner points 9th.10. (18) Harrison Burton, Toyota, owner points 10th.11. (4) Todd Gilliland, Toyota, owner points 11th.12. (2) Sheldon Creed, Chevrolet, owner points 12th.13. (17) Raphael Lessard, Toyota, owner points 13th.14. (02) Tyler Dippel, Chevrolet, owner points 14th.15. (30) Brennan Poole, Toyota, owner points 15th.16. (22) Austin Wayne Self, Chevrolet, owner points 16th.17. (3) Jordan Anderson, Chevrolet, owner points 17th.18. (20) Spencer Boyd, Chevrolet, owner points 18th.19. (44) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, owner points 19th.20. (8) Trey Hutchens III, Chevrolet, owner points 20th.21. (33) CJ McLaughlin, Chevrolet, owner points 21st.22. (12) Gus Dean, Chevrolet, owner points 22nd.23. (54) Natalie Decker, Toyota, owner points 23rd.24. (34) Mason Massey, Chevrolet, owner points 25th.25. (97) Jesse Little, Ford, owner points 26th.26. (46) Riley Herbst, Toyota, practice time 23.713.27. (42) Chad Finley, Chevrolet, practice time 23.824.28. (10) Juan Ma Gonzalez, Chevrolet, owner points 28th.29. (6) Norm Benning, Chevrolet, owner points 32nd.30. (56) Tyler Hill, Chevrolet, owner points 35th.31. (87) Tyler Ankrum, Chevrolet, owner points 39th.32. (0) Jennifer Jo Cobb, Chevrolet, owner points 46th.

NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACINGHEARTLAND NATIONALS PAIRINGSSaturday at Bristol Dragway, Bristol, Tenn.Top Fuel1. Doug Kalitta, 3.755 seconds, 324.67 mph vs. 16. Cameron Ferre, 11.244, 69.28; 2. Leah Pritchett, 3.757, 323.04 vs. 15. Lex Joon, 5.050, 142.75; 3. Steve Torrence, 3.768, 326.00 vs. 14. Pat Dakin, 4.080, 219.72; 4. Antron Brown, 3.768, 325.14 vs. 13. Audrey Worm, 4.010, 280.25; 5. Mike Salinas, 3.774, 325.69 vs. 12. Scott Palmer, 3.834, 311.77; 6. Austin Prock, 3.783, 325.92 vs. 11. Clay Millican, 3.825, 320.51; 7. Brittany Force, 3.790, 325.45 vs. 10. Dom Lagana, 3.811, 323.58; 8. Terry McMillen, 3.795, 312.78 vs. 9. Richie Crampton, 3.807, 320.13.Funny Car1. John Force, Chevy Camaro, 3.911, 326.95 vs. Bye; 2. Shawn Langdon, Toyota Camry, 3.944, 324.51 vs. 15. Jeff Diehl, Camry, 10.986, 76.66; 3. Bob Tasca III, Ford Mustang, 3.959, 318.54 vs. 14. Jim Campbell, Dodge Charger, 4.573, 190.48; 4. Jack Beckman, Charger, 3.976, 319.90 vs. 13. Tim Wilkerson, Mustang, 4.468, 195.03; 5. J.R. Todd, Camry, 3.984, 318.99 vs. 12. Terry Haddock, Mustang, 4.156, 300.33; 6. Robert Hight, Camaro, 3.998, 318.99 vs. 11. Cruz Pedregon, Charger, 4.054, 310.70; 7. Ron Capps, Charger, 4.002, 317.79 vs. 10. Blake Alexander, Mustang, 4.053, 298.07; 8. Tommy Johnson Jr., Charger, 4.003, 318.24 vs. 9. Matt Hagan, Charger, 4.012, 317.27.

UPCOMING RACEAll times EasternNASCAR XFINITYCIRCUIT CITY 250Site: Newton, Iowa.Schedule: Today, qualifying, 2:05 p.m. (FS2); Sunday, race, 5:30 p.m., FS1.Track: Iowa Speedway (oval, 0.875 miles).Race distance: 218.75 miles, 250 laps.Last year: Justin Allgaier held off Elliott Sadler.Last race: Tyler Reddick won in Michigan.Fast facts: Reddick’s starting position of 10th was the lowest of any race winner so far in 2019. ...Jeff Green, who drives the No. 38 Chevrolet for RSS Racing, will miss the second half of the NASCAR XFINITY season for rotator cuff surgery. Green will make his final start at Kentucky Speedway in July, and then return to Iowa later that month as a crew chief.Next race: Camping World 300, June 29, Chicagoland Speedway, Joliet, Illinois.Online: www.nascar.com

SOCCER

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCERAll times EasternEASTERN CONFERENCE W L T PTS GF GAPhiladelphia 9 4 4 31 31 20Montreal 8 7 3 27 21 28D.C. United 7 4 6 27 23 18Atlanta 8 5 2 26 19 11New York Red Bulls 7 6 3 24 27 19New York City FC 5 1 8 23 23 17Toronto FC 5 6 4 19 26 25Orlando City 5 7 3 18 22 21Chicago 4 6 6 18 24 23Columbus 5 9 2 17 16 24New England 4 8 4 16 17 33Cincinnati 3 11 2 11 14 33

WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T PTS GF GALos Angeles FC 11 1 4 37 39 13LA Galaxy 9 6 1 28 22 19Seattle 7 4 5 26 26 21Houston 7 3 3 24 21 14FC Dallas 6 6 4 22 22 22Minnesota United 6 7 3 21 23 25Real Salt Lake 6 8 1 19 21 27San Jose 5 6 4 19 23 27Vancouver 4 6 6 18 17 20Sporting Kansas City 3 5 7 16 26 27Colorado 4 9 3 15 25 34Portland 4 7 2 14 19 263 points for a victory, one point for a tie

Saturday, June 22LA Galaxy at Cincinnati, 7:30 p.m.Real Salt Lake at Chicago, 8 p.m.Toronto FC at FC Dallas, 8 p.m.Colorado at Vancouver, 10 p.m.Houston at Portland, 11 p.m.Sunday, June 23Sporting Kansas City at Columbus, 5:30 p.m.

NATIONAL WOMEN’S SOCCER LEAGUEAll times Eastern W L T PTS GF GAWashington 5 1 1 16 12 4Portland 4 1 3 15 17 11Utah 4 2 1 13 7 5North Carolina 3 2 4 13 17 9Chicago 3 3 2 11 13 13Houston 3 2 2 11 8 9Reign FC 2 1 4 10 7 8Sky Blue FC 0 5 2 2 5 11Orlando 0 7 1 1 2 183 points for a victory, one point for a tie

Saturday’s GamesPortland 1, North Carolina 1, tieOrlando at Houston, lateSky Blue FC at Utah, lateWashington at Reign FC, lateFriday, June 21Utah at Portland, 11 p.m.Saturday, June 22Houston at Washington, 7 p.m.Orlando at Sky Blue FC, 7 p.m.Sunday, June 23Reign FC at Chicago, 6 p.m.

2019 FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP All times EasternFIRST ROUNDGROUP F W L T GF GA PtsUnited States 1 0 0 13 0 3Sweden 1 0 0 2 0 3Chile 0 1 0 0 2 0Thailand 0 1 0 0 13 0x-advanced to second roundJune 11At Rennes, FranceSweden 2, Chile 0At Reims, FranceUnited States 13, Thailand 0TodayAt ParisUnited States vs. China, 9 a.m.At Nice, FranceSweden vs. Thailand, noonThursdayAt Le Havre, FranceSweden vs. United States, 3 p.m.At Rennes, FranceThailand vs. China, 3 p.m.

GROUP A W L T GF GA Ptsx-France 2 0 0 6 1 6Norway 1 1 0 4 2 3Nigeria 1 1 0 2 3 3South Korea 0 2 0 0 6 0June 7At ParisFrance 4, South Korea 0June 8At Reims, FranceNorway 3, Nigeria 0June 13At Nice, FranceFrance 2, Norway 1At Grenoble, FranceNigeria 2, South Korea 0MondayAt Rennes, FranceFrance vs. Nigeria, 3 p.m.At Reims, FranceSouth Korea vs. Norway, 3 p.m.

GROUP B W L T GF GA Ptsx-Germany 2 0 0 2 0 6Spain 1 1 0 3 2 3China 1 1 0 1 1 3South Africa 0 2 0 1 4 0June 8At Le Havre, FranceSpain 3, South Africa 1At Rennes, FranceGermany 1, China 0June 12At Valenciennes, FranceGermany 1, Spain 0June 13At ParisChina 1, South Africa 0MondayAt Montpellier, FranceGermany vs. South Africa, noonAt Le Havre, FranceChina vs. Spain, noon

GROUP C W L T GF GA Ptsx-Italy 2 0 0 7 1 6Brazil 1 1 0 5 3 3Australia 1 1 0 4 4 3Jamaica 0 2 0 0 8 0June 9At Valenciennes, FranceItaly 2, Australia 1At Grenoble, FranceBrazil 3, Jamaica 0June 13At Montpellier, FranceAustralia 3, Brazil 2FridayAt Reims, FranceItaly 5, Jamaica 0TuesdayAt Grenoble, FranceAustralia vs. Jamaica, 3 p.m.At Valenciennes, FranceItaly vs. Brazil, 3 p.m.

GROUP D W L T GF GA Ptsx-England 2 0 0 3 1 6Japan 1 0 1 2 1 4Argentina 0 1 1 0 1 1

Scotland 0 2 0 2 4 0June 9At Nice, FranceEngland 2, Scotland 1June 10At ParisArgentina 0, Japan 0FridayAt Rennes, FranceJapan 2, Scotland 1At Le Havre, FranceEngland 1, Argentina 0WednesdayAt Nice, FranceJapan vs. England, 3 p.m.At ParisScotland vs. Argentina, 3 p.m.

GROUP E W L T GF GA Ptsx-Netherlands 2 0 0 4 1 6x-Canada 2 0 0 3 0 6Cameroon 0 2 0 1 4 0New Zealand 0 2 0 0 3 0June 10At Montpellier, FranceCanada 1, Cameroon 0June 11At Le Havre, FranceNetherlands 1, New Zealand 0SaturdayAt Valenciennes, FranceNetherlands 3, Cameroon 1At Grenoble, FranceCanada 2, New Zealand 0ThursdayAt Reims, FranceNetherlands vs. Canada, noonAt Montpellier, FranceCameroon vs. New Zealand, noon

2019 U.S. MEN’S TEAMRESULTS/SCHEDULEAll times Eastern a-CONCACAF Gold Cup; b-CONCACAF Nations League(Record: Won 3, Lost 2, Tied 1)Wednesday, June 5 — Jamaica 1, United States 0Sunday, June 9 — Venezuela 3, United States 0a-Tuesday, June 18 — vs. Guyana at St. Paul, Minn., 9:30 p.m.a-Saturday, June 22 — vs. Trinidad and Tobago at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m.a-Wednesday, June 26 — vs. Panama at Kansas City, Kan., 8:30 p.m.

PRO BASKETBALL

WNBAAll times EasternEASTERN CONFERENCE W L PCT. GBConnecticut 7 1 .875 —Chicago 4 2 .667 2Washington 4 3 .571 2½Indiana 4 4 .500 3New York 2 5 .286 4½Atlanta 1 5 .167 5

WESTERN CONFERENCE W L PCT. GBLos Angeles 4 2 .667 —Seattle 5 3 .625 —Las Vegas 3 3 .500 1Minnesota 4 4 .500 1Phoenix 2 4 .333 2Dallas 1 5 .167 3

Friday’s GamesSeattle 74, Washington 71Connecticut 85, Minnesota 81Los Angeles 85, Phoenix 68Las Vegas 100, New York 65Saturday’s GamesChicago 70, Indiana 64Dallas 71, Atlanta 61New York at Los Angeles, lateToday’s GamesSeattle at Connecticut, 3:30 p.m.Las Vegas at Minnesota, 7 p.m.Monday’s GamesNone scheduled

TENNIS

ATP WORLD TOUR/WTA TOURLIBEMA OPENSaturday at Autotron Rosmalen, Den Bosch, Netherlands.Purse: Men, $720,160 (WT250); Women, $226,750 (Intl.); Surface: Grass-OutdoorMen’s SinglesSemifinalsAdrian Mannarino, France, leads Borna Coric (2), Croatia, 4-6, 6-3, 6-6 (3-2), susp., rain.Jordan Thompson, Australia, leads Richard Gasquet (8), France, 7-5, 5-3 (30-40), susp., rain.

Women’s SinglesSemifinalsAlison Riske, United States, def. Veronika Kudermetova, Russia, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (5).Kiki Bertens (1), Netherlands, def. Elena Rybakina, Kazakhstan, 6-4, 6-4.

Men’s DoublesChampionshipDominic Inglot, Britain, and Austin Krajicek, United States, def. Marcus Daniell, New Zealand, and Wesley Koolhof, Netherlands, 6-4, 4-6, 10-4.

Women’s DoublesSemifinalsLesley Kerkhove and Bibiane Schoofs, Netherlands, def. Kiki Bertens and Demi Schuurs (2), Netherlands, 6-1, 6-4.ChampionshipShuko Aoyama, Japan, and Aleksandra Krunic (4), Serbia, lead Lesley Kerkhove and Bibiane Schoofs, Netherlands, 3-2, susp., rain.

ATP WORLD TOUR MERCEDESCUPSaturday at TC Weissenhof, Stuttgart, Germany.Purse: $769,170 (WT250); Surface: Clay-OutdoorMen’s SinglesSemifinalsMatteo Berrettini, Italy, def. Jan-Lennard Struff, Germany, 6-4, 7-5.Felix Auger-Aliassime (7), Canada, def. Milos Raonic (6), Canada, walkover.

Men’s DoublesSemifinalsRohan Bopanna, India, and Denis Shapovalov, Canada, def. Nick Kyrgios and Matt Reid, Australia, 6-3, 6-4.

WTA TOURNATURE VALLEY OPENSaturday at Nottingham Tennis Centre, Nottingham, England.Purse: $226,750 (Intl.). Surface: Grass-OutdoorWomen’s SinglesSemifinalsDonna Vekic (2), Croatia, def. Tatjana Maria (9), Germany, 5-7, 6-0, 6-0.Jennifer Brady, United States, leads Caroline Garcia (1), France, 6-4, 2-5 (30-0), susp., rain.

Women’s DoublesQuarterfinalsMonica Niculescu and Elena-Gabriela Ruse, Romania, def. Alexa Guarachi, Chile, and Erin Routliffe, New Zealand, 7-6 (5), 6-2.SemifinalsEllen Perez and Arina Rodionova, Australia, def. Xenia Knoll, Switzerland, and Vera Lapko, Belarus, 4-6, 6-4, 14-12.Desirae Krawczyk, United States, and Giuliana Olmos, Mexico, def. Monica Niculescu and Elena-Gabriela Ruse, Romania, 6-1, 6-4.

BOXING

SCHEDULEJune 15At Arena Riga, Riga, Latvia, Mairis Briedis vs. Krzysztof Glowacki, 12, for Briedis’ WBC Diamond and Glowacki’s WBO cruiserweight title (World Boxing Super Series semifinals)

SCOREBOARD


By EDUARDO ENCINA TAMPA BAY TIMES

TAMPA — After a rookie season that saw Bucs running back Ronald Jones’ ability beaten and his confidence broken, the team’s second-year player will enter training camp as one of the team’s most intriguing figures.

A new coaching staff offers Jones a fresh set of eyes and opportunity. Jones, drafted in the second round, played sparingly last year, and when he was on the field, he wasn’t productive, car-rying the ball 23 times for an average of 1.9 yards.

“Last year, it was definitely disappointing for me for myself and from a team standpoint,” Jones said recently during mandatory minicamp. “Definitely, for me, it’s about getting on the right track. We have a new system, a new staff, we’re trying to make our mark in here.”

When Bruce Arians’ staff studied tape of Jones for the first time, they saw a player whose confidence they’d have to build back up. Running backs coach Todd McNair noted that Jones was hit behind the line of scrimmage on 13 of his carries, so he never got to show the moves and burst he displayed as a college player at USC.

But in practice, they saw a different player. Maybe rebuilding Ronald Jones wouldn’t be so diffi-cult. Jones emerges from Arians’ short list of play-ers who have been most impressive this offseason. Those who work closest with Jones, like McNair,

love the strong work ethic and light personality he has shown, but don’t want to get too far ahead of themselves.

“You just want him — all players, any player — the thing is you’ve got to feel comfortable,” McNair said. “The first thing is knowing what to do and he’s very smart and sharp and he retains (informa-tion). That’s a big plus, because once a player understands what to do, he can play fast, and then it’s just a matter of him getting him comfortable and giving him some tools to get himself on the right track. Baby steps and keep going from there.”

While only so much can be taken from this offseason’s non-contact workouts — you can gauge a running back’s speed and vision, but not his ability to hit the hole or break tackles — Jones is going into July’s training camp feeling good about himself and his ability to contribute is important, especially when you consider how rough last year was for Jones from the start.

Entering last year’s combine, some draft experts saw Jones as the second-best running back available behind Saquon Barkley, but he went in with a nagging hamstring injury he aggravated

while running his 40-yard dash, limiting him for the rest of the combine.

Jones said the ham-string lingered through offseason practice. He ran for just 22 yards on 28 carries in the preseason and his pass-catching ability was a glaring weakness. He was a healthy scratch for the first three games, and once he saw the field in a Week 4 loss in Chicago, he was unspectacular. In the nine games he played, he logged more than 20 offensive snaps just once, and he missed four games with a recurrence of the hamstring injury.

But Jones said this year he’s healthier than

he’s ever been. He likes the freedom of the new Bucs offense, and the fact that Arians said he wants to run the ball more. He’s simplified his pass-catching technique, making sure he lowers his elbows so he can see the ball better as it’s thrown to him.

“He was drafted where he was drafted for a rea-son,” McNair said. “He’s got a wealth of talent. Our goal is to take the anxiety away from him, take the expectations off him. Let just focus and make this thing small. And it seems to be paying off.”

Jones said he has devel-oped a better awareness by watching veterans like

starter Peyton Barber and newcomer Andre Ellington.

Jones, who will enter training camp a week shy of his 22nd birthday, said he’s definitely more comfortable than he was last season.

“Confidence is defi-nitely key because if you don’t believe in yourself, that you have the ability, these guys, they’re going to show you up,” Jones said. “These are the best players in the world so when you know what you’re doing, you can just react and not have to think, and I think that’s what I’m doing this year. Just reacting and playing ball. I’m not asking myself, ‘Is this zone, is this man? Do I break out, do I break in?’”

The Bucs passed the ball 64.13 percent of the time last season, mostly because they spent most of their games playing from behind, and their 95.2 rushing yards per game ranked 29th out of the league’s 32 teams. They also averaged just 3.92 yards per carry, which was second-worst in the NFL.

“The offense is a lot more free,” Jones said. “I think we’re able to play within ourselves and be ourselves. I like it a lot. For me, it’s fun. They’re all great coaches, but I think just for me, I’m starting to put all the verbiage and everything together.”

“I’m definitely ready.” and I can’t wait to get the most of those opportu-nities, but I’ve just got to showing them that I can be a dependable player and they can count on me in critical situations.”

Rebuilding Jones: Tampa Bay running backhealthier, confident heading to second campAfter being slowed by hamstring injury last year, 2018 second-round pick feels comfortable

TAMPA BAY TIMES PHOTO

Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones only carried the ball 23 times for an average of 1.9 yards last year, but is healthier now.

BUCS

STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Canadian teenag-er Felix Auger-Aliassime will play Italy’s Matteo Berrettini in the final of the Stuttgart Open.

The 18-year-old Auger-Aliassime progressed to his third tour-level final without playing on Saturday as compatriot Milos Raonic withdrew ahead of their semifinal due to back problems. The sixth-seeded Raonic lost last year’s final to Roger Federer, who opted not to defend his title.

Berrettini defeated Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff 6-4, 7-5 in the other semifinal. The 30th-ranked Berrettini will be going for this third tour title and his first on grass after victories in Budapest in April, and Gstaad, Switzerland, last year.

The 21st-ranked Auger-Aliassime previously reached championship matches in Rio de Janeiro in February and the Lyon Open in May — both on clay.

Auger-Aliassime to face Berrettini in Stuttgart final

MEN’S TENNIS

Lakers even disrupted last season with their public pursuit of Davis. Several Lakers players acknowledged they were shaken by thoughts of their possibly imminent departure, and those resulting losses slid them out of playoff position at midseason.

Getting the deal done then became a near-imperative for general manager Rob Pelinka and owner Jeanie Buss after the Lakers’ latest round of front-office drama. On the final day of their franchise-record sixth straight non-playoff

season, president of basketball operations Magic Johnson abruptly quit his job and criticized Pelinka for talking behind his back.

Johnson couldn’t resist another backhanded shot at Pelinka on Saturday with a telling series of tweets that began: “Great job by Owner Jeanie Buss bringing Anthony Davis to the Lakers!”

With the Pelicans’ front office now run by Griffin, whose relationship with James dates to the championship they won together in Cleveland in 2016, relations between the two franchises warmed enough to complete a trade that

will ripple throughout the NBA, indirectly affecting the plans of a number of other teams — namely, the Boston Celtics, who actively sought to acquire Davis and had an arsenal of young talent and draft picks to potentially include in a deal.

Davis is a dynamic 6-foot-10 forward who also plays center, shoots with range, runs the floor, blocks shots and can handle the ball. He has averaged 23.7 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.4 blocks during his career. But in seven seasons in New Orleans his Pelicans teams made the playoffs just twice and won one series against Portland two

seasons ago.His next team features

arguably the single biggest name in the game in James — not to mention a three-time NBA champion.

Meanwhile, the Lakers blew up the young core they had patiently assembled with a series of high first-round picks and smart later choices.

The trade also helps launch a new era for the Pelicans under Griffin.

The acquisition of Ball, who has averaged 10 points and 6.4 assists in his first two seasons, gives New Orleans a top young point guard and allows Jrue Holiday to play more at his preferred shooting guard spot.

DAVISFROM PAGE 1

AP PHOTO

Lakers guard Lonzo Ball, the No. 2 pick in the 2017 draft, was traded with 2016 No. 2 pick Brandon Ingram, guard Josh Hart and three first-round picks to the Pelicans for Anthony Davis.

By JAY COHENAP SPORTS WRITER

CHICAGO — The New York Yankees neared a trade for Seattle slug-ger Edwin Encarnacion on Saturday night, looking to boost a power-packed lineup that’s been beset by injuries.

A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press the teams were trying to complete the deal.

The person spoke under condition of anonymity because the trade was not finalized.

ESPN was the first to report the deal. It was not immediately known what the Yankees might send to the Mariners.

The 36-year-old Encarnacion began the day leading the AL with 21 home runs in his first season with Seattle.

He has averaged 37 homers and 109 RBIs in his last seven years.

Encarnacion was not on the field with the Mariners as they warmed up for Saturday night’s game at Oakland.

Encarnacion, who is a first baseman and

designated hitter, is hitting .241 and is among the league lead-ers with 49 RBIs and 48 runs scored. The three-time All-Star moved from Cleveland to Seattle last December in a three-team trade that included Tampa Bay.

The Yankees have managed to stay in the AL East race despite a long list of injuries.

Giancarlo Stanton could return next week after being sidelined by biceps, shoulder and calf injuries, and Aaron Judge also is inching closer after he strained

his left oblique in April. Both stars are on rehab assignments in Triple-A.

Seattle either traded or let go many of its big-name players after last season, with Nelson Cruz, Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz and Jean Segura among them.

The new-look Mariners got off to a 13-2 start this year, but have since faded into last place in the AL West.

They recently traded outfielder Jay Bruce to the Philadelphia Phillies.

Yankees acquire Encarnacion MLB

Seattle slugger leads the American League with 21 homers


By ANNE M. PETERSONAP SPORTS WRITER

PARIS — Carli Lloyd is not accepting her new role. Not at all.

Lloyd was the star of the 2015 Women’s World Cup four years ago in Canada, scoring three goals in the first 16 minutes of the final to help the U.S. national team win its third World Cup title.

The hat trick earned Lloyd the nickname “Captain America” and made her one of women’s soccer most recognizable athletes. She was voted FIFA Women’s Player of the Year, NFL quarterback Marcus Mariota teed up a football for her in a Nike commercial and she wrote a successful book.

Now 36, Lloyd is a role player, likely a second-half substitute in most matches.

“If I was satisfied, I really shouldn’t be here. That’s just not who I am as a person or a player,” she said. “I know that if called upon and needing to play 90 minutes, I can do it. There’s nothing there that’s holding me back except for the coach’s decision.”

That’s not to say that Lloyd is a malcontent. Quite the opposite.

“I haven’t sat here and pouted around and been a horrible teammate,” she said. “I’ve showed up every single day at training and been the hardest working player I could possibly be,

and been respectful of that decision. When my chances have come I’ve tried to seize those and take those opportunities.”

Lloyd finds herself in much the same position that Abby Wambach was in Canada. Heading to a record 184 international goals, she came off the bench during the 2015 World Cup for the first time since 2003. Wambach, who retired later that year, handled her situation much differently than Lloyd.

“The World Cup for us, for our sport, is the biggest title you can win as a team,” Wambach said at the time. “I’ve never had the opportunity to win one. I’ve come close. That’s obviously a dream of mine to be able raise that trophy for my country.”

Coach Jill Ellis said she loves that Lloyd wants to start and be a difference-maker.

“I’ve said this, whether Carli comes off the bench or starts the game, she is a game-changer. What I know is that Carli will always put the team first,” Ellis said.

Lloyd was benched before the 2012 London Olympics by then-coach Pia Sundhage, who liked the combination of Shannon Boxx and Lauren Holiday. The demotion didn’t last long, however, because Boxx was injured in the opener.

Lloyd went on to score both goals in

the gold-medal match against Japan at Wembley Stadium. She became the only player to score winning goals in consecutive Olympic finals: At the Beijing Games in 2008, she scored in overtime for a 1-0 victory against Brazil.

But she turns 37 next month and is the oldest player on the team.

In Tuesday’s opening 13-0 rout of Thailand, Lloyd entered in the 57th minute and scored in stoppage time. She became the oldest American woman to

score at a World Cup and joined Germany’s Birgit Prinz as the only players to score in five straight World Cup games.

In the wake of Tuesday’s victory, the American players faced criticism for celebrating the late goals in a blowout.

The United States plays its second group match on Sunday against Chile in Paris.

Ellis said the opening night was about celebrating individual achievement.

“I think I was the most

excited on the last goal we scored, because that was Carli Lloyd. And I know all the history and all the background of that player to get to that moment, and what that meant,” Ellis said on the eve of Sunday’s game. “So I think that’s important to put that human element in this as well. It might seem a score line to you, but it’s also years and years of work. ... I didn’t know the score, I wasn’t celebrating the goal. I was celebrating Carli.”

Lloyd is among the national team players

whocollectively filed a lawsuit this year that alleges discrimination by the U.S. Soccer Federation and are seeking pay equitable with that of the men’s national team.

For now, the focus is winning a fourth title.

“I just want to do anything I can to help the team, and that hasn’t really changed from when I first got to the team in 2005,” she said. “I’m the same player, trucking along, just wanting to be better and better every single day.”

‘Captain America’ Lloyd adjusts to her new role Star of World Cup four years ago sat on bench for first 57 minutes in opener vs.Thailand

AP PHOTO

United States’ coach Jill Ellis talks to Carli Lloyd (left) during their World Cup match against Thailand at the Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, France, Tuesday. In 2015, Lloyd was FIFA Women’s Player of the Year but was on the bench for much of Tuesday’s opener.

WOMEN’S SOCCER

BY STEVE POPPERNEWSDAY

Kawhi Leonard didn’t need the NBA championship or even the Most Valuable Player honors to val-idate his place in the game, already in possession of both from his days in San Antonio. But the NBA Finals still served as a coming-out party for the mild-mannered Raptors standout.

And what it mostly put on display was his balanced skill set and his ability to focus on that task while completely obscuring the sideshow that could have surrounded his impending free agency.

Leonard can make an argument as the best two-way player in the NBA, but he managed to make his way through the daily media sessions and all of the hype of the event without providing a hint of his intentions this summer.

While the Knicks have made it clear that they will make an aggressive push at Leonard — a notion that certainly takes on a different level of desire with Kevin Durant’s ruptured Achilles — there has been none of the hints that Durant would leave and have dissected regarding his own free agency.

Toronto was not on his preferred list of destinations last summer when he pushed for a trade from San Antonio and his arrival, for all his talent, came with risk as the Raptors sent away their own star and favorite son, DeMar DeRozan in the deal for the one season remaining on Leonard’s contract.

But in DeRozan, they hope they saw an example of what could be. DeRozan was thought to be bound for Los Angeles when he was a free agent, returning to the place that he grew up.

But he fell in love with Toronto and opted to stay put — until the trade. Now there have been rumors since the trade that Leonard would choose to head to Southern California this summer.

“We all know where my

destinations were,” Leonard said. “But obviously like I said when I was there on my opening day meeting that I was focused on the now, and I wanted to make history here and that’s all I did. I’m still playing basketball no matter what jersey I have on.

“And the guys here have been making runs in the playoffs before I came, so I know they were a talented team. And I just came in with the right mindset, let’s go out and win ballgames. I texted Kyle (Lowry) probably a day later — or the day that I got traded and told him, I said let’s go out and do something special. I know your

best friend left, I know you’re mad, but let’s make this thing work out. And we are here today.”

“When he texted me it was a quick text and just showed the type of person he is,” Lowry said. “Willing to reach out, understanding that this situation was a little bit sensitive. But he knew that he felt something could be done special with our group.”

What Leonard wouldn’t do then and won’t do now is promise any-thing beyond what he gave on the court. For the Raptors, who are still celebrating with the parade scheduled for Monday, that was enough.

Leonard kept his focus on winning, not free agency

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Toronto Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard shoots over Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green in Game 6 NBA Finals Thursday, in Oakland, Calif. Leonard was named MVP of the Finals.

By DAVE CAMPBELLAP PRO FOOTBALL WRITER

EAGAN, Minn. — Stefon Diggs has dived into yet another playbook. The fifth-year player is taking direction from a fourth offensive coordinator, Kevin Stefanski, since he was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings.

As challenging as the frequent changes in phi-losophy and terminology have been, well, at least the Vikings’ veterans are used to it by now. Might learning a new system become less daunting when players are doing so almost every spring?

“Yeah, it actually does,” Diggs said this week with a smile, as he attempted to downplay the difficulty of another scheme shift. “We have run the same route a million times. Just because it has a new name doesn’t mean we can’t run it. Just being around for a little while now has made it a little easier.”

Still, there’s been no denying the defense in Minnesota has had the edge in full-team drills over the defense during the practices that were open to the media. The defense is stacked with Pro Bowl players at each level, one of the most elite units in the league, but it’s hard to beat the familiarity with coach Mike Zimmer’s system that has remained stable since its implementation upon his arrival in 2014.

“They might give us some formation that we haven’t seen, and our guys can adjust to it just because they’ve seen

it and done it before. Maybe not this spring, but they’ve seen it and done it before,” Zimmer said, making no mistake that his perspective continues to lie with the defense despite his authority over and responsibility for the entire roster.

Stefanski, who took over on an interim basis for the final three games last season following the firing of John DeFilippo, has been on the staff since 2006.

At Zimmer’s urging, they’ll strive for a better pass-run balance, and the arrival of new offensive line coach and running game coordina-tor Rick Dennison has helped the offense hone in on a zone-blocking scheme to maximize running back Dalvin Cook’s cutback abilities and the mobility of the blockers up front. They’ll also likely strive for more play-action passes, a strength of quarterback Kirk Cousins.

“You have to take a peek at it from 20,000 feet, as opposed to on the ground, but what I’m appreciative of is that we have some really good position coaches here, and they’re great teach-ers,” Stefanski said.

That includes new assistant head coach and offensive adviser Gary Kubiak. The former Houston Texans and Denver Broncos head coach, while trying to let the 37-year-old Stefanski forge his own identity, has a significant role in the rollout, a valuable sounding board and strategist for both Stefanski and Zimmer.

Vikings adjust to new offense

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24 hours through 2 p.m. Sat. 0.00”Month to date 1.93”Normal month to date 3.20”Year to date 7.07”Normal year to date 16.44”Record 2.23” (2015)

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High/Low 90°/75°Normal High/Low 89°/73°Record High 97° (2010)Record Low 64° (1955)

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MONTHLY RAINFALLMonth 2019 2018 Avg. Record/YearJan. 3.77 1.98 1.80 9.93/2016Feb. 2.89 0.66 2.43 11.05/1983Mar. 1.01 0.53 3.28 9.26/1970Apr. 2.21 1.15 2.03 5.80/1994May 5.80 15.98 2.50 15.98/2018Jun. 6.74 6.23 8.92 23.99/1974Jul. 9.80 8.22 14.22/1995Aug. 12.37 8.01 15.60/1995Sep. 7.58 6.84 14.03/1979Oct. 2.60 2.93 10.88/1995Nov. 1.91 1.91 5.53/2002Dec. 2.47 1.78 6.83/2002Year 22.42 63.26 50.65 (since 1931)Totals are from a 24-hour period ending at 5 p.m.

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Jackson, MS 91 69 pc 91 70 pcKansas City 86 63 c 82 63 cKnoxville 88 70 pc 86 69 tLas Vegas 102 77 pc 100 79 pcLos Angeles 74 61 pc 72 59 pcLouisville 85 71 t 82 70 tMemphis 90 71 t 84 71 tMilwaukee 61 53 c 66 53 pcMinneapolis 66 55 c 76 61 pcMontgomery 91 71 pc 92 72 pcNashville 90 72 pc 87 71 tNew Orleans 92 75 pc 90 74 pcNew York City 77 70 c 82 70 cNorfolk, VA 90 73 pc 91 75 pcOklahoma City 82 64 t 84 67 cOmaha 86 63 pc 81 66 pcPhiladelphia 84 69 pc 87 69 tPhoenix 105 78 s 104 78 sPittsburgh 76 65 t 78 66 tPortland, ME 68 56 sh 76 55 pcPortland, OR 82 56 pc 81 57 pcProvidence 71 61 r 79 61 pcRaleigh 89 69 pc 91 71 pcSalt Lake City 83 62 t 82 62 pcSt. Louis 86 69 t 81 68 tSan Antonio 92 77 t 93 77 pcSan Diego 69 62 pc 69 60 pcSan Francisco 71 57 s 74 58 sSeattle 77 57 pc 78 58 pcWashington, DC 86 71 t 89 72 t

Amsterdam 68 54 c 74 56 pcBaghdad 116 84 s 111 80 sBeijing 74 61 r 85 66 pcBerlin 77 58 pc 80 60 pcBuenos Aires 63 56 r 63 51 rCairo 94 73 s 95 75 sCalgary 72 50 s 75 52 tCancun 89 80 pc 88 80 pcDublin 59 49 r 64 48 shEdmonton 73 46 s 78 52 sHalifax 62 53 sh 67 53 pcKiev 87 65 pc 84 67 tLondon 68 55 sh 69 53 pcMadrid 87 57 pc 89 62 s

Mexico City 79 58 t 81 59 tMontreal 73 53 c 74 56 pcOttawa 72 51 c 75 52 pcParis 71 54 pc 79 59 pcRegina 63 42 c 69 45 sRio de Janeiro 83 70 s 81 69 pcRome 82 60 s 81 64 sSt. John’s 51 41 c 56 42 cSan Juan 89 77 sh 89 79 sSydney 60 53 sh 62 52 shTokyo 80 64 s 78 67 pcToronto 70 55 pc 73 58 pcVancouver 71 55 pc 72 56 pcWinnipeg 64 50 c 66 49 c

High ................... 101° at Needles, CA Low ..................... 30° at Leadville, CO(For the 48 contiguous states yesterday)

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Damaging hail pelted Dubuque, Iowa, on June 16, 1882. Bits of material, including live frogs, were found in the hail.

Q: In which month are the sun’s rays the strongest in the U.S.?

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By LUKE MEREDITHAP SPORTS WRITER

NEWTON, Iowa — Ross Chastain seems like the busiest driver in NASCAR.

Chastain opened the season with 36 consec-utive starts across the Cup, Xfinity and Truck series and has logged a staggering 7,501 laps since February, a streak

that only came to an end when he sat out last week’s Cup event in Michigan.

It has been a taxing season for the 26-year-old Chastain, who has spon-sorship duties to handle for all three of his rides between races. He is not about to say no to anyone as he tries to establish himself in the sport.

“Sunday night, I’m tired. There’s no way around it,” Chastain said.

Chastain, who this month switched from competing for Xfinity points to points in trucks, will run this weekend at Iowa Speedway. Part of the reason he is reluctant to turn down any spots behind a wheel is because he spent years fighting to run in competitive rides.

Chastain is in his sec-ond season in Cup, where he has one top-10 finish (the Daytona 500 in his native Florida). Chastain has outperformed his pole position in 10 of the 12 races he finished.

The plan this season was for Chastain to com-pete for an Xfinity title. But a rough start there and a hot start in trucks helped lead to a switch in the points pursuit.

“There were a lot of contributing factors. I don’t need to get into all of it, but our hand

got forced a little bit,” Chastain said. “But it was just the right move, honestly.”

By switching his championship affiliation, Chastain had to give up all of the points — and his win at Kansas — he had earned in his truck up to that point.

But if Chastain keeps running like he has so far, it likely won’t matter.

Chastain has finished in the top 10 in all nine truck starts. He would be second in the standings had he chosen to com-pete for truck points at the start of the season, and a win at Iowa would almost guarantee that Chastain would make the playoff field.

“I’m a yes man,” Chastain said. “When people give me an op-portunity, I tend to jump on it. Because in years’ past, I’ve been asking for anything just to come race.”

‘Yes man’ Chastain focuses on Truck series

AP PHOTO

The versatile NASCAR driver Ross Chastain has a top-10 finish in the Cup series this season, at Daytona (above). Chastain switched from competing for Xfinity points to points in trucks.

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