Sarasota Herald Tribune articles from September 2007

Sarasota Herald Tribune archives from September 2007

Builders' wallets helping tax plan School supporters collect $68,425, two-thirds from building-related firms.
September 1, 2007... Byline: KEVIN DALE kevin.dale@heraldtribune.com Some of those companies have collected tens of millions of dollarsthrough district contracts over the past couple years. Balfour Beatty Construction of Dallas, which has done more than $30...

Downturn meets school cafeteria More students are getting free or discounted lunch.
September 1, 2007... Byline: TIFFANY LANKES tiffany.lankes@heraldtribune.com Across the three counties, the number of children receiving free and reduced-price lunch went up by about 2,000 students, or 6 percent, over last year. But enrollment remains flat,...

The Sgt. Schultz defense Of Abu Ghraib abuse, the supervisor apparently knew nothing.
September 1, 2007... In 2004, the Republican chairman of the Senate committee, Virginian John Warner, promised Americans a full investigation. Didn't happen. Congress shouldn't let the matter drop, because doing so would echo the Army's unconscionable message....

Sensitive lands -- cheap Now is the time to buy natural sites -- if state can afford it.
September 1, 2007... Land prices are lower than they were during the red-hot market of recent years. Now may be the best time for the state to negotiate purchases, before prices climb again. The trick, of course, is finding the money. "If there are other...

At 100, still 'a participant' in life.
September 1, 2007... Byline: Laura Sperling But most Americans didn't celebrate their 100th birthday this week. Claire did. The fact that she uses a computer -- mostly for correspondence -- didn't surprise me, because Claire has a background in business...

FIELD GOAL IN 3OT DOOMS NORTH PORT.
September 1, 2007... Cape Coral Mariner's Renato Proia kicked a 23-yard field in the third overtime to lift the Tritons to a 10-7 win over the Bobcats at Tony McKenna Field. North Port had plenty of chances to score but didn't as the game went into overtime...

COUGARS ROAR BACK, FALL SHORT.
September 1, 2007... New starting quarterback Robby Lyons ignited the Mooney comeback in the second half, completing nine of 12 passes for 162 yards and two touchdowns on his way to a 13-of-20, 218-yard night. However, it wasn't quite enough as the Cougars...

Manatee High grad Lukacs helps St. Leo volleyball team to 3-0 start.
September 1, 2007... Byline: BARBARA KLEMT BOXLEITNER Lukacs had six digs and a match-best five service aces against Davis & Elkins (W.Va.) College. MORE VOLLEYBALL * St. Leo freshman Natalie Gaudreau, a Venice High graduate, had five kills and two...

The hunted Gators know every team will be targeting them.
September 1, 2007... Byline: MIC HUBER mic.huber@heraldtribune.com "We feel we have a target on our backs now," senior wide receiver Andre Caldwell says. "We know we are going to get the best from everybody and we have to bring our best week in and week out. We...

Stevens finally shows his stuff.
September 1, 2007... Byline: DENNIS MAFFEZZOLI dennis.maffezzoli@heraldtribune.com "Jerramy is very good at that," quarterback Luke McCown said. In his first three preseason games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jerramy Stevens did not receive a chance to...

Comfort zone Clemson's Clemons, a DeSoto High grad, enjoys switch to defense and playing FSU.
September 1, 2007... Byline: JON STYF jon.styf@heraldtribune.com Monday night at 8 p.m., under the lights at Clemson's Death Valley, the 2003 DeSoto County graduate will get another chance to live out that dream. And this time, the Clemson redshirt junior...

Tampa Yankees split doubleheader with Reds.
September 1, 2007... Byline: PHIL DENIS CORRESPONDENT In the nightcap, in front of 329 spectators, the Yankees put the game away with a three-run, two-out rally in the top of the sixth inning on the way to a 4-1 victory. With two games remaining, Tampa...

Yankees win championship.
September 1, 2007... Byline: STAFF REPORT Dennehy allowed five hits and one run before leaving after six innings with the 8-1 lead. Wilkins De la Rosa worked two innings and Josue Selenes one to finish the game. The Yankees had three-run rallies in...

LaBelle fends off Cardinal Mooney rally The Cowboys jumped out to a 17-0 lead, but the Cougars fought back, only to fall 24-21 in their season opener.
September 1, 2007... Byline: DONNIE WILKIE CORRESPONDENT Seniors Gabriel Puente and Caleb Jordan ran for third-quarter touchdowns to help LaBelle open a 17-0 advantage, but the Cowboys wound up needing Mario Gonzalez's interception with 2:01 remaining to wrap...

Tornadoes escape Booker leads 27-0 before holding off Sailors in thriller.
September 1, 2007... Byline: CHAD BROCKHOFF CORRESPONDENT Andre Hobbs, who opened the scoring with a 43-yard reception from Brock Waters, made what proved to be the play of the game as he prevented Cam Kennedy from coming down with a pass from Kelly. ...

Indians plow through Rams to get 19-14 win Venice gets 2 late scores in each of the first two periods before holding off a Riverview rally.
September 1, 2007... Byline: JODY ROYCE jody.royce@heraldtribune.com Venice made the Rams pay for those mistakes, and the Indians escaped with a 19-14 win at the Ram Bowl. "It's a great win to start," John Peacock said after winning his debut as the...

Fridenberg throws for 5 TDs as Panthers cruise to victory.
September 1, 2007... Byline: STAFF REPORT Chase Carter rushed for 141 yards on 19 carries and caught a touchdown pass. He finished the night with four receptions for a 135 yards. Cole Hudson caught three touchdowns and had seven receptions for 138 yards....

Gurry, Bowden help Thunder rally past Crusaders Canterbury took a quick 13-0 lead, but Out-of-Door Academy struck back and prevented last year's outcome.
September 1, 2007... Byline: JASON SWANCEY jason.swancey@heraldtribune.com The two traded second-quarter touchdowns, with ODA answering again, this time on a 20-yard touchdown scamper from sophomore tailback Waymon Bowden, to cut the lead to 19-13. After ODA...

Emotional victory Young Pirates take on Mustangs for the first time -- and win.
September 1, 2007... Byline: JON STYF jon.styf@heraldtribune.com In the three years since he left the Lakewood Ranch High football team as an offensive line coach, Hunter has put his heart and soul into building Braden River's football program from scratch. ...

Hurricanes coast past Bruins 28 first-half points propel Manatee to season-opening win, although ample room for improvement looms.
September 1, 2007... Byline: DOUG FERNANDES doug.fernandes@heraldtribune.com Running backs Ben Axon, Mike Blakely and Carlton Wilkerson rushed for touchdowns, and the 'Canes also got a 62-yard punt return for a score by Eric Williams. But Manatee rushed...

Falcons upbeat despite rout St. Stephens' coach encouraged by young players in lopsided loss.
September 1, 2007... Byline: CHRIS ANDERSON chris.anderson@heraldtribune.com Perhaps, but the future may take awhile to arrive at Saint Stephen's. In their season opener, the Falcons were pounded 48-7 by the Tampa Cambridge Christian School Lancers at...

Patriots' offense sputters in loss Bradenton Prep musters just 20 yards of offense in the first half.
September 1, 2007... Byline: BRIAN NEWBERRY CORRESPONDENT The lone bright spot for the hosts came in the third quarter on a 1-yard touchdown run by quarterback Tervaris Hines. The TD was set up when Hines hit a 23-yard pass to Jared Williams to put the ball a...

Palmetto registers a rare victory over Southeast Apparent TD by 'Noles with no time remaining waived off by officials.
September 1, 2007... Byline: ALAN DELL CORRESPONDENT Officials ruled that Southeast quarterback Dyron Speight had stepped over the line of scrimmage before he threw the pass to Charles Chestnut, giving Palmetto a 14-10 victory in the season opener. It was...

AmeriFirst news is not good Receiver Gerard McHale says investors in two of three funds may get very little.
September 1, 2007... Byline: TOM BAYLES tom.bayles@heraldtribune.com Worst off are those who invested in something called Secured Capital Trust. Though investors were often told their money was protected by the federal government; it was not, investigators say....

Business Buzz.
September 1, 2007... London Bay names sales executive London Bay Homes has appointed Leigh M. Simons as a sales executive representing the firm in its Sarasota office. Currently, Simons is working with Julia Lurz at the Avena model in The Lake Club; she will be...

What color is that alligator?
September 1, 2007... Byline: THOMAS BECNEL The quick answer is green. That's the color of an alligator in thepopular imagination. The mascot for the University of Florida is green and the emblem on a Lacoste shirt is green. The only problem, Yon points...

A Lane of Their Own Families of autistic children make trips to Port Charlotte for some bowling and bonding.
September 1, 2007... Byline: SHARYN LONSDALE CORRESPONDENT While 8-year-old Austin bounced on her lap, his hands on his ears to block out the noise, Sipp chatted with another mom. Heather Hawk had made the drive up from Fort Myers, which was not unusual for...

Singing the praises of the Garmin 478.
September 1, 2007... Byline: Morgan Stinemetz Thus far, I have peeled back the lid on creating waypoints, creating routes, getting it to work on my boat, getting it to work in my car, pulling latitude and longitude from the charts on my computer and entering...

Offices closed for Monday holiday.
September 1, 2007... Byline: STAFF REPORT The collection schedule for solid waste, yard waste and recyclables will not be affected by the holiday and remains on the regular pick-up schedule with no interruption of collection. The Chemical Collection plants...

BEST BETS.
September 1, 2007... Pioneer Days cardboard raft race. Registration starts at 9 and the races begin at 10 a.m. Come out and watch the fun at Indian Mound Park, off Winson Avenue in Englewood. The fun continues in downtown Englewood with afternoon music by the Free...

Customer service today: Personal touch disappearing.
September 1, 2007... Byline: Alison Posner On Sunday, I went for brunch at a restaurant in Venice. I walked through the crowd to locate the hostess but, instead, I was confronted with a pad of paper and a pencil: a do-it-yourself waiting list. What...

Obituaries.(Obituary)
September 1, 2007... Feb. 15, 1921 - Aug. 30, 2007 Ernest T. Smith, 86, Port Charlotte, formerly of Seabrook, Md., died Aug. 30, 2007. Services will be held later by the Smith family. Roberson Funeral Home, Port Charlotte Chapel, is in charge. ...

Sponsorships still available for 'Day for Kids' festivities.
September 1, 2007... Byline: STAFF REPORT Sponsorships are available on different levels, including a $10 table rental fee that will be waived if the renter provides a child or family-friendly activity or craft. Tables will be inside the air-conditioned...

INDIANS HOLD ON Venice dominates time of possession and jumps out to 19-0 lead.
September 1, 2007... VENICE MAKES RIVERVIEW PAY FOR ERRORS Venice makes Riverview pay for first-half mistakes as the Indians prevail 19-14 at the Ram Bowl on Friday. Indians QB Trey Burton finishes the game with 87 yards rushing and 115 yards passing. ...

New plan envisions Palmetto revival Developer wants to put condos and retail on city's unofficial main street.
September 1, 2007... Byline: ANTHONY CORMIER anthony.cormier@heraldtribune.com Less than a mile from the Manatee River and a few blocks west of U.S. 41, this stretch of 10th Street West has become a patchwork of candy stores, diners, laundromats and abandoned...

'CANES JUMP ON BRUINS' MISTAKES.
September 1, 2007... The Manatee Hurricanes scored 28 points in the first half and had little problem with the mistake-prone Bayshore Bruins in their opener Friday. Despite rushing for just 133 yards in the game, three different Hurricane running backs scored...

PIRATES IN UPSET Round one in the area's newest rivalry goes to upstart Braden River.
September 1, 2007... EMOTIONAL WIN KICKS OFF RIVALRY In its first game of its first full season of varsity football, Braden River High shocked its crosstown rival, Lakewood Ranch High, 20-6. The magnitude of the upset wasn't lost on Braden River coach...

TIGERS GRAB RARE WIN OVER SOUTHEAST.
September 1, 2007... Officials nullified a 35-yard pass by Southeast High's Dyron Speight with no time left that would have given the game to the Seminoles, allowing Palmetto High to hold on to a 14-10 victory on Friday night. It was the first time that...

Man faces charges over clash with cyclist Driver jailed this week in response to December road-rage confrontation.
September 1, 2007... Byline: MICHAEL A. SCARCELLA michael.scarcella@heraldtribune.com Andre, 62, stopped his car, got out and offered a few four-letter obscenities of his own. He drove away, only to meet up with the 58-year-old bicyclist down the road. But...

No jail in gun episode Man gets probation for pulling firearm on Manatee deputy.
September 1, 2007... Byline: MICHAEL A. SCARCELLA michael.scarcella@heraldtribune.com Camp told jurors he thought he was being robbed, and so he held an unloaded gun over his head in self-defense. He did not point the gun. It turned out the man in the yard was...

Decorated pilot guided MacDill operations.
September 1, 2007... Byline: MARK ZALOUDEK mark.zaloudek@heraldtribune.com Schmidt, who died Monday of complications from diabetes at the age of 76, received two Silver Stars, two Distinguished Flying Crosses and several other medals for his combat valor...

IN BRIEF.
September 1, 2007... There will be no trash collection Monday. Trash and recyclables for the unincorporated county, Anna Maria and Holmes Beach usually collected Mondays will be picked up today. In Bradenton, garbage and yard trash will be collected Thursday...

POLICE BRIEFS.
September 1, 2007... Magis Ruiz is charged with battery on a police officer for her alleged action during the skirmish in July in the 2000 block of Seventh Avenue Drive East. Ruiz was wanted on a contempt charge when a police officer, Chris Liotti, showed up....

West Bradenton Baptist selects an interim pastor.
September 1, 2007... Byline: STAFF REPORT From 1996 until this year, he was associate professor of evangelism at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, occupying the Max and Bonnie Thornhill Chair of Evangelism. He received both his master's of divinity...

Obituaries.(Obituary)
September 1, 2007... Feb. 10, 1974 - Aug. 29, 2007 Jennifer Warchol Calero, 33, Bradenton since 1988, formerly of Hartford City, Ind., died Aug. 29, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, with a service to follow, at Wiegand Brothers...

BOOKER HOLDS OFF SARASOTA.
September 1, 2007... Booker 30, Sarasota 28 Cambridge 48, Saint Stephen's 7 Palmetto 14, Southeast 10 Out-of-Door 32 , Canterbury 19 Mariner 10, North Port 7 Charlotte 37, Lemon Bay 3 LaBelle 24, Cardinal Mooney 21 Berkeley Prep...

BOOKER SURVIVES Sailors mount a furioius comeback but Tornadoes prevail in the end.
September 1, 2007... SARASOTA 28 After his team fell into a 27-0 hole, Sarasota High's Casey Kelly threw for 231 of his 303 yards and three touchdowns over the final 18 minutes of the game to try to rally the Sailors against the Booker Tornadoes. Booker...

Tarpons run wild Charlotte breaks game open with 17-point 2nd quarter.
September 1, 2007... Byline: DENNIS MAFFEZZOLI dennis.maffezzoli@heraldtribune.com Charlotte had three consecutive false-start penalties on its opening drive, and then scored on four straight possessions to open a 23-0 lead at halftime. "We were a little...

Scoreless into OT, Tritons boot Bobcats Mariner's 23-yard field goal in third extra period beats North Port.
September 1, 2007... Byline: PERRY PENTZ perry.pentz@heraldtribune.com "It was great to see the kids came through and never gave up," said Mariner coach Chad O'Brien. "They've got heart. "I told them before the third overtime, this is what the season is...

DeSoto marches to convincing win The Bulldogs run at will against Fort Myers Dunbar, led by Hollingsworth's 169 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns.
September 1, 2007... Byline: CURTIS WILLIAMS CORRESPONDENT "Our offense played well but we kept shooting ourselves in the foot with turnovers and penalties," DeSoto coach Gary Morton said. "Our offensive line did a great job opening up holes for our running...

You can call her 'nosy' If something is happening in the Newtown community, Tresa Perry is not afraid to find out and spread the word.
September 1, 2007... Byline: LATISHA R. GRAY latisha.gray@heraldtribune.com "I want to know who's going to jail," Perry, 40, says with a laugh. "I want to know who's fighting." The Newtown native gets about two dozen calls a day from neighbors giving or...

Cocaine conviction is tossed on appeal Court rules that Sarasota officers arrested man without probable cause.
September 1, 2007... Byline: HEATHER ALLEN heather.allen@heraldtribune.com After Strickroth was arrested, officers found crack cocaine in his possession, according to police reports. Strickroth's attorney said the Sarasota Police Department should take...

Government taking a day off.
September 1, 2007... Byline: STAFF REPORT The collection schedule for solid waste, yard waste and recyclables will not be affected by the holiday and remains on the regular pick-up schedule. The landfill will be open. Because of the holiday, the Sarasota...

Lawmaker gets little e-mail solace.
September 1, 2007... Byline: JOE FOLLICK H-T CAPITAL BUREAU Allen was arrested after allegedly offering $20 to perform a sex act on an undercover male police officer in a park bathroom in Titusville, a Brevard County city in his district. Allen has vigorously...

SCOPE receives grant from MetLife Foundation.
September 1, 2007... Byline: STAFF REPORT The grant supports the process of developing a community-based solution to the challenge of adequate transportation options for older adults. Tim Dutton, executive director of SCOPE, said in a printed release:...

Obituaries.
September 1, 2007... March 21, 1915 - Aug. 31, 2007 Catherine Boyer, 92, Sarasota, died Aug. 31, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Toale Brothers Funeral Homes, Colonial Chapel. A Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Catholic Church of...

Readers add to climate discourse.
September 1, 2007... Byline: Harold Bubil Gov. Crist has issued ill-advised Executive Orders limiting CO2 emissions, which will have no effect on global temperature but will devastate the economy. Climate is affected in complex ways. I believe that the...

OBITUARIES.(Obituary)
September 1, 2007... Feb. 25, 1926 - Aug. 31, 2007 Gertrude E. "Trudy" Derderian, 81, Venice, formerly of Bronx, N.Y., died Aug. 31, 2007. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today at Lemon Bay Funeral Home, Venice Chapel. Additional services and burial...

OUTPACING THE REST Once a rarity, centenarians are now among the fastest-growing demographics in America.
September 2, 2007... Byline: VICTOR HULL victor.hull@heraldtribune.com "I never thought of such a thing," she said of living 103 1/2 years. "I didn't plan on this at all." From now on, more people should. Though Lantman is a rarity today -- there are...

Top Florida Democrat sees the bigger picture Alex Sink's focus is on finances, not politics.
September 2, 2007... Byline: JOE FOLLICK H-T CAPITAL BUREAU As the person in charge of overseeing the state's payroll, contracts and insurance industry, she proudly wears the label. "I'm a little bean counter, banker nerd," she said in a speech last...

QB Tebow answers questions in debut.
September 2, 2007... Byline: Doug Fernandes Saturday was the day, and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers proved the unfortunate opponent, for the game the wrapping paper came off. Completely. For good. His team. No more label as the Gators' "secret weapon,"...

Fast start for Gators Florida gets solid effort from young players.
September 2, 2007... Byline: MIC HUBER mic.huber@heraldtribune.com The Gators, littering the field with freshmen, amassed 510 yards of offense and limited the Hilltoppers to 204 yards in a game that was stopped with 8:23 remaining due to severe weather around...

Tis the season Snook season opened at midnight and that's good news for this popular species' growing collection of loyal fans.
September 2, 2007... Byline: Steve Gibson Why are snook so popular? That's pretty easy. They are sleek and strong. They grow to more than 20 pounds. And they are great on the table. That latter statement has led to their demise. They are so good that...

Simms, Boston survive roster cuts The Buccaneers keep all four quarterbacks and seven rookie draft picks but some veterans, such as Ellis Wyms, are terminated from the team.
September 2, 2007... Byline: TOM BALOG Tom.balog@heraldtribune.com Wyms, a six-year veteran who had 14 1/2 career sacks and had a sack in Super Bowl XXXVII, was the biggest surprise of the 21 cuts. He was released in favor of rookie fifth-round defensive...

Sailboat races kicks off fall season with 294 boats.(SAILING LABOR DAY REGATTA)
September 2, 2007... Byline: MORGAN STINEMETZ CORRESPONDENT A total of 24 racing sailboats competed in the PHRF class, which is comprised of five divisions. The fastest boat by a large margin was Bill Fisher's Stiletto 30, One Up, a catamaran that was well...

SaraReds pass another 'test' on eve of playoffs.
September 2, 2007... Byline: PHIL DENIS CORRESPONDENT Another impressive segment of Sarasota's performance was the fact that it rallied from an early 4-0 deficit and its relief pitching staff -- Daniel Denham and Ruben Medina (5-3) -- came through to allow...

FLORIDA NOTEBOOK.
September 2, 2007... FS Marion Rumph, LB Dusty Bear, OG Cody Hughes, WR Jessie Quinn and WR Jamar Jones all had their moments in the Hilltoppers' 49-3 weather-shortened loss to Florida at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field. Three -- Rumph, Bear and...

A little hair of the dog.
September 2, 2007... Byline: David Grimes I have some misgivings about dog-hair clothing despite the fact (or possibly because of the fact) that our two dogs, Satan I and Satan II, shed enough hair each day to make a pair of gloves for every citizen of...

WAR STORIES World War II veterans become friends in Venice 60 years after the fact and learn their paths crossed over European skies.
September 2, 2007... Byline: BILLY COX billy.cox@heraldtribune.com "You know what it's like? It's like going before a firing squad every day. And they miss. But there's always flak holes. One time, we came back and counted 155 holes. But you're alive." ...

Catching up with Tori Sparks, who's 'Under This Yellow Sun'.
September 2, 2007... Byline: Marjorie North Making news Herald-Tribune Publisher Diane McFarlin captured the attention of a large group during a recent Women's Leadership Council lunch by talking about "The Changing Media Landscape of the Media." ...

Barnetts celebrate 50 years.(Anniversaries)
September 2, 2007... They are the parents of Steven Barnett of West Chester, Ohio, and Susan Barnett of Hamilton, Ohio. The couple has one grandchild. Mr. Barnett is retired from General Electric Co., after 35 years, in Cincinnati. Mrs. Barnett is a...

Frettis celebrate 55 years.(Anniversaries)
September 2, 2007... They are the parents of J. Jeffrey Fretti of Toledo, Jodi Olsen of Hinesville, Ga., and Kimberly Fretti of Birmingham, Ala. The couple has four grandchildren. The couple celebrated with a dinner at Heritage Oaks Golf and Country Club...

Hobbses celebrate 55 years.(Anniversaries)
September 2, 2007... They are the parents of Jim Hobbs of Spotsylvania, Va., Mary Bruciak of Venice and Joyce Amigo of Mitchellville, Md. The couple has four grandchildren. Mr. Hobbs is retired from P.M. Larrick Contractors in Mount Airy, Md. He is an Army...

Yoffees celebrate 50 years.(Anniversaries)
September 2, 2007... They are the parents of Michael Yoffee of Atlanta, Lynn Yoffee of Talking Rock, Ga., and Ellen Yoffee of San Francisco. The couple has one grandchild. Mr. Yoffee is retired from Hartmary Corp. in St. Louis. Mrs. Yoffee is a retired...

Zeiglers celebrate 60 years.(Anniversaries)
September 2, 2007... They are the parents of Kathy Verble of Asheville, N.C., Janice LeMay of Englewood, Timothy Zeigler of Land O' Lakes and Jeffrey Zeigler of New Albany, Ohio. The couple has five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Zeigler...

Dalton-Willis.(Engagements)
September 2, 2007... He is the son of Don and Kelly Willis of Venice and Anne Willis of Greenville, Ohio. The bride-elect graduated in 2002 from Venice High School and in 2007 from the University of South Florida. She is employed by Student Leadership Academy...

Knapp-Wetherill.(Engagements)
September 2, 2007... He is the son of Pam and Gary Wetherill of Venice. The bride-elect graduated in 2004 from the University of South Florida. She is employed by Sarasota County. The bridegroom-elect graduated in 1998 from Venice High School. He is...

Loeffler-Marcantonio.(Engagements)
September 2, 2007... He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Marcantonio of Sarasota. The bride-elect graduated from Rutgers University and from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She is employed by Monmouth Medical Center. The...

Maiden-Elliott.(Engagements)
September 2, 2007... He is the son of Steve Elliott of Sarasota and Marlene Elliott of Douglasville, Ga. The bride-elect is a licensed Florida residential real estate appraiser. The bridegroom-elect is employed by Holiday Pools of West Florida and is a...

Mullet-Wengerd.(Engagements)
September 2, 2007... He is the son of Noah and Lizzie Ann Wengerd of Meadville, Pa. The bride-elect is employed by Benderson Development Company LLC and is a member of Bethel Mennonite Church. The bridegroom-elect is employed by R&W Distributors Inc. and...

Rece-Ruberg.(Engagements)
September 2, 2007... He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ruberg of Daytona Beach. The bride-elect graduated in 1995 from Cardinal Mooney High School. She is self-employed. The bridegroom-elect graduated in 1983 from Moline High School. He is employed by...

Sims-Purney.(Engagements)
September 2, 2007... He is the son of John and Judy Purney of Bristol. The bride-elect graduated in 2003 from the University of Florida and in 2007 from Emory School of Law. She is employed by Arnold & Porter LLP. The bridegroom-elect graduated in 1998...

Fritz-Brunner.(Weddings)
September 2, 2007... The bridegroom is the son of Robyn Brunner of Sarasota and Larry Brunner of Sarasota. Maid of honor was Meghan Fritz of Minneapolis. Best man was Brian Robbins of Seffner. The couple will reside in Bradenton.

Kastner-Creech.(Weddings)
September 2, 2007... The bridegroom is the son of Pat and Pati Palmer of Sarasota and Mike and Laura Creech of Fort Myers. Maid of honor was Sandi Pinchin of Sarasota. Bridesmaids were April Munoz, Lisa Matullo and Bridget Burnett, Farrel Hansen and April...