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SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITOR
OPPORTUNITIESSATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2021
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WELCOMEDear Parkinson’s Community Partner,
Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s is pleased to invite you to support the Fourth Annual PARKINSON’S EXPO on June, 12, 2021 at the Bradenton Area Convention Center in Palmetto, FL. The Parkinson’s Expo is the largest annually held Parkinson’s educational event in the country.
The Expo is a day-long event designed to educate, engage and empower the Parkinson’s community. The Expo will comprehensively address the needs of people with PD and their caregivers by offering high-quality, important information presented by nationally renowned experts in the field. The Expo will also feature interactive demonstrations and a myriad of resources to help people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers live well with the disease today.
The 2021 Expo is expected to attract more than 1,500 attendees. There is no charge to attend the Expo, thanks to the generous support of our partners and sponsors — like you.
We hope you will consider partnering with Neuro Challenge to support the Parkinson’s community at the Parkinson’s Expo. If you wish to reserve your space, return the commitment form included in this packet. The opportunities in this packet are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Please visit our website (neurochallenge.org) for more information and do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.
TESTIMONIALS
“ TheNeuro Challenge
Program was excellent,
helpful and very informative
regarding new treatments and
new medications. I greatly appreciate the effort everyone
puts forth to make this such
an overwhelming success. Thank you!
”“Always come away
having learned something new.
”“It is comforting
to hear from the one speaker that I have had all of the symptoms of
Parkinson's which were mentioned,
and not from a life threatening disease.
With the help of medication and exercise, a fairly
normal life can still be attained. Thanks
for your great organization and
programs!!!
”
ABOUT NCFNeuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson's (NCF) is a non-profit organization that originated in Sarasota in 2008. We provide more than 45 monthly educational, therapeutic and support programs to people with Parkinson's and their caregivers in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, Pinellas, Marion and Highlands counties and beyond.
In addition, we offer individualized care advising, community resource referrals, semi-annual Distinguished Speakers Series events, an annual Parkinson’s Symposium, and the Neuro Challenge Network. NCF serves more than 2,500 people annually and provides all programs and services at no charge.
Ronald Beck Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s Board Chairman
Robyn Faucy-Washington Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s Chief Executive Officer
90%OF
ATTENDEESFEEL STRONGER
AND MORE EMPOWERED
AFTER ATTEND-ING THE EXPO
2020 EXPO HIGHLIGHTSThe 3rd Annual Parkinson’s Expo, presented by Neuro Challenge
Foundation was the largest Parkinson’s disease educational event in Florida and the largest in the country with over
1,400ATTENDEES!
9RENOWNED
SPEAKERSfrom all over the country
presented on topics to help Educate, Engage and Empower
the Parkinson’s community.
ATTENDEES CAME FROM21 STATES AND CANADA
Alabama, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio,
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia and Wisconsin. Attendees also came from the following 24 counties in Florida: Sarasota, Manatee, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, Charlotte, Lee, Collier, Monroe,
Orange, Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, Highlands, Hardee, Desoto, Miami-Dade, Broward, Lake, Seminole, Palm Beach, Bradford, Sumter, and Marion.
100+NUMBER OF
VOLUNTEERSHELPED TO MAKE
THE EXPO A SUCCESS!
FREEThanks to our sponsors the
event was provided at no charge to the Parkinson’s
community.
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bullhorn 11,243Number of people reached on Facebook during day-of coverage of the event with 8,125 engagments (likes, shares or comments).
news MEDIAThe event received media
coverage from several outlets.
LIVE DEMONSTRATIONSof Rock Steady Boxing, Dancing Through Parkinson's, Yoga for PD,
and Pedaling for Parkinson’s.
ATTENDEE COMMENTS
“Thank you to all thelovely people who
created this expo for Parkinson's patients
and their caregivers. For me it was educational,
encouraging and empowering. Thank you.
”“Very well organized and it ran very smoothly! So glad we attended and gathered information
on so many services out there to help us. Thank
you!
”“Great program for information and
fantastic staff and exhibitors who really
care about making life better for those who
have PD.
”“So pleased for your organization
and how hard you have worked for Parkinson’s and all of us! Amazing
what you have done in 10 years and what’s
ahead! So lucky to have discovered you!!!
”
92%OF
ATTENDEESwere people with
Parkinson’s Disease or caregiver.
90%OF
ATTENDEESDiscovered new information
and resources.
76%OF
ATTENDEESLearned of new medication
and treatment options.
INTERACTIVE DEMOB-Mo Fit
HealthFit
The Sarasota Ballet
Title Boxing
YogaReach
COMMUNITY RESOURCE PARTNERS
Achieving Wellness Group
Compassion & Choices
Dysphagia Management Systems, LLC
Grand Living at Lakewood Ranch
ITN Suncoast
JFCS of the Suncoast
Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center
Manatee County Veterans Services
Neuro Challenge Crafters Guild
Rare Patient Voice, LLC
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Senior Connection Center
Senior Helpers of Venice
Tidewell Hospice Inc.
Transitions Rehabilitation Health & Aquatics
USF Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center
SPECIAL THANKSAll Volunteers
Braden River High School Key Club
Erika Kelly
LECOM Medical Students
Manatee High School Key Club
Sarasota High School Key Club
THANK YOU TO OUR 2020 SPONSORS
EXCLUSIVE PRESENTING SPONSOR
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DIAMOND SPONSORS
PLATINUM SPONSORS
WATER SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORSBradBryan! Multimedia Inc. • CCAV Event Production
GE Healthcare Home Instead Senior Care • Law Office of Nancy L. Cavey Parkinson’s Foundation • Rough & Ready Media • UCB
Voyager Therapeutics • Your CBD Store
PROGRAM OVERVIEWSpeakers and their specific topics will be announced in DECEMBER 2020
DATES &
DEADLINES
APRIL 20, 2020Sponsorship
opportunities available
by invitation to current partners
MAY 18, 2020Sponsorship
opportunities open to public
JANUARY 1, 2021
Deadline to be included in Expo
advertising
Deadline to be included in flyer
DECEMBER 31, 2020
All sponsorships to be paid in full
JANUARY 20, 2021
Program ads and descriptions due
OBJECTIVESThe primary objective of the Parkinson’s Expo is to Educate, Engage and Empower the Parkinson’s community. That will be achieved by providing information or presentations on the following:
 The non-motor aspects of Parkinson’s disease Medication and treatment options  The importance of movement therapies  Preparing for the challenges of advanced Parkinson’s disease Assistive device and technology demonstrations Actionable approaches to Parkinson’s disease Caregiver Support
The Parkinson’s Expo will also connect participants with valuable community resources and provide an opportunity for participants to socially engage with others in the Parkinson’s community.
Any sponsorship proceeds in excess of the Parkinson’s Expo expenses will be used to fund year-round, ongoing support for people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers in the host community and surrounding areas.
PROMOTIONAL EFFORTS The Parkinson’s Expo will be promoted throughout Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, Desoto, Lee, Collier, Highlands, Hardee, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Polk, and Orange Counties in the following manners:
 Distribution of flyers to physician offices, hospitals, and community partners. Print advertising with a circulation of over 129,000 in the following Observer Media
Group publications: Longboat, Sarasota/Siesta Key, East County, West Orange, Winter Park/Maitland and Windermere Observers and the Business Observer in Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, Collier, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Polk and Orange Counties. See Observer Network Reach document included in packet.
 Digital advertising in all Observer Media Group properties. See Observer Network Reach document included in the packet.
 Inclusion in each community’s newspaper’s calendar of events. Promotion through Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Email announcements by Neuro Challenge Foundation and partner organizations to
reach over 10,000 people. Save the date mailer to at least 5,000 people with Parkinson’s, caregivers, neurologists,
community partners and other healthcare professionals. Â Registration mailer to at least 5,000 people with Parkinson’s, caregivers, neurologists,
community partners and other healthcare professionals. Promotion at more than 45 monthly NCF programs in Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte,
Pinellas, Marion and Highlands Counties.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Space is limited at the following levels
 First choice of 10x10 exhibitor space in the exhibition hall with main stage with over 1,500 people in attendance
 45-minute presentation from main stage on your company’s product and or services
 Most prominent logo placement in all forms of recognition
 Company logo on event flyers distributed to physician offices, hospitals, partners
 Company logo in four half-page ads in the following Observer Media Group publications: Longboat, Sarasota, East County, Siesta Key, West Orange, Winter Park/Maitland and Windermere Observers and the Business Observer in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, Lee, Collier, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Polk, and Orange Counties. See Observer Network Reach document included in the packet on page 12. (See Dates and Deadlines on page 5).
 Branded promotional item included in participant bag (must be approved by NCF)
 Company flyer included in participant bag (maximum size 8.5 x 11 and must be approved by NCF)
 Company logo on transition slides Company logo on stage signage Company logo in email announcements  Full page, back cover ad in the Expo 2021 program  Company logo included on Expo webpage  First right of refusal for sponsorship level, not
amount, for 2022 Expo Company logo on event signage  Recognition in the sponsorship packet for
Expo 2022Â Use of phrase “(your company name) Supporter of
the Parkinson's Expo 2021” on corporate materials until June 30, 2021 (subject to approval by NCF)
 Social Media advertising on Facebook and Twitter
Exclusive Presenting $50,000
 5-minute opportunity to address crowd from main stage (placement decided by NCF)
 Priority of 10x10 exhibitor space in the exhibition hall with main stage with over 1,500 people in attendance
 Prominent logo placement in all forms of recognition
 Company logo on event flyers distributed to physician offices, hospitals, partners
 Company logo in four half-page ads in the following Observer Media Group publications: Longboat, Sarasota, East County, Siesta Key, West Orange, Winter Park/Maitland and Windermere Observers and the Business Observer in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, Lee, Collier, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Polk, and Orange Counties. See Observer Network Reach document included in the packet on page 12. (See Dates and Deadlines on page 5).
 B randed promotional item included in participant bag (must be approved by NCF)
 C ompany flyer included in participant bag (maximum size 8.5 x 11 and must be approved by NCF)
 C ompany logo on transition slides C ompany logo on stage signage C ompany logo in email announcements  F ull page ad, inside front or inside back cover, in the
Expo 2021 program  C ompany logo included on Expo webpage  First right of refusal for sponsorship level, not
amount, for 2022 Expo C ompany logo on event signage  R ecognition in the sponsorship packet for Expo 2022  U se of phrase “(your company name) Supporter of
the Parkinson's Expo 2021” on corporate materials until June 30, 2021 (subject to approval by NCF)
 S ocial Media advertising on Facebook and Twitter
Diamond $20,000 — Limited to 3
SOLD
Platinum $10,000 — Limited to 5
 10x10 exhibitor space in the exhibition hall with main stage with over 1,500 people in attendance
 Company logo on event flyers distributed to physician offices, hospitals, partners
 Company logo in four half-page ads in the following Observer Media Group publications: Longboat, Sarasota, East County, Siesta Key, West Orange, Winter Park/Maitland and Windermere Observers and the Business Observer in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, Lee, Collier, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Polk, and Orange Counties. See Observer Network Reach document included in the packet on page 12. (See Dates and Deadlines on page 5)
 Branded promotional item included in participant bag (must be approved by NCF)
 C ompany flyer included in participant bag (maximum size 8.5 x 11 and must be approved by NCF)
 C ompany logo on transition slides C ompany logo on stage signage C ompany logo in email announcements  F ull page ad in the Expo 2021 program  C ompany logo included on Expo webpage  First right of refusal for sponsorship level, not
amount, for 2022 Expo C ompany logo on event signage  R ecognition in the sponsorship packet for Expo 2022  U se of phrase “(your company name) Supporter of
the Parkinson's Expo 2021” on corporate materials until June 30, 2021 (subject to approval by NCF)
 S ocial Media advertising on Facebook and Twitter
Gold $7,500 — Limited to 8
 8-foot table in Lobby outside Center Hall. This area is not located in exhibition hall with main stage.
 Company listing on event flyers to physician offices, hospitals, partners
 Company listing in four half-page ads in the following Observer Media Group publications: Longboat, Sarasota, East County, Siesta Key, West Orange, Winter Park/Maitland and Windermere Observers and the Business Observer in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, Lee, Collier, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Polk, and Orange Counties. See Observer Network Reach document included in the packet on page 12. (See Dates and Deadlines on page 5)
 C ompany listing in email announcements  H alf page ad in the Expo 2021 program  C ompany listing included on Expo webpage  First right of refusal for sponsorship level, not
amount, for 2022 Expo C ompany logo on event signage  R ecognition in the sponsorship packet for Expo 2022
 U se of phrase “(your company name) Supporter ofthe Parkinson's Expo 2021” on corporate materials until June 30, 2021 (subject to approval by NCF)
 S ocial Media advertising via Facebook and Twitter
Silver $5,000 — Limited to 9
 8-foot table in exhibitor area. This area is not located in exhibition hall with main stage.
 Company listing on event flyers to physician offices, hospitals, partners
 Company listing in email announcements Company listing included on Expo webpage  First right of refusal for sponsorship level, not
amount, for 2022 Expo
 C ompany listing on event signage  R ecognition in the sponsorship packet for Expo 2022 Use of phrase “(your company name) Supporter of the Parkinson's Expo 2021” on corporate materials until June 30, 2021 (subject to approval by NCF) S ocial Media advertising via Facebook and Twitter
SPONSORSHIP MAP
CENTER HALL SPONORS:Exclusive Presenting
DiamondPlatinum
MAINENTRANCE
LOBBY SPONSORS: Gold
EXHIBITOR AREA:Community Resource
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OTHER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The following opportunities are exclusive and do not include an exhibitor table unless noted in description.
Coffee Sponsor $3,500Everyone loves coffee!NCF will provide coffee. You will receive a branded coffee station, quarter page ad in the program. You can provide a promotional flyer for the attendee bags. (Does NOT include exhibitor table.)
Water Sponsor $3,500 Everyone needs water!NCF will provide water. You will receive a branded water station, quarter page ad in the program. You can provide a promotional flyer for the attendee bags. (Does NOT include exhibitor table.)
Community Resource Partner — $500 local non-profit; $1,500 local for-profit (CRP is for local non-profit and local for-profit organizations that provide valuable resources for the Parkinson’s community; limited to 18)
Six foot table in Community Resource Partner Area. Sponsor will be listed in the Expo program.
Non-profit organizations will receive a 15% discount on sponsorship opportunities. Tax exempt certificate is required.
This discount is not applicable to the Community Resource Partner option.
All sponsorship inquiries must be approved by Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s. NCF has the right to refuse any potential sponsors.
CHECK OUT OUR LIVE EXPO COVERAGETo view photos and videos from the 2020 Parkinson's Expo visit
Facebook.com/NeuroChallenge#ParkinsonsExpo
FOR SPONSORSHIP
INQUIRIES PLEASE
CONTACT Robyn
Faucy-Washington at
or call
941-926-6413
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THE PARKINSON’S EXPOSATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2021 Â PALMETTO, FL
COMPANIES ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE AREÂ Medical supply or equipment
 Pharmaceutical
 Laboratory equipment or instruments
 Medical software
 Home healthcare and hospice
 Assisted living, skilled nursing and rehab facilities
 Hospitals  Insurance providers
 Physician practices/groups Parkinson research and advocacy
organizations Non-profit organizations that serve
the Parkinson’s community
CANCELLATION POLICYCancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email to [email protected]. Neuro Challenge Foundation will retain the following percentages of cancelled sponsorship commitments:
 Before January 1, 2021: 20% Between January 1 and January 31, 2021: 50% On or after March 1, 2021: 100%
INQUIRIES & INFORMATION
SPONSORSHIP AMENITIES BY LEVELDiamond Limited to 3$20,000
ExclusivePresenting
$50,000
Platinum$10,000
Gold $7,500
Silver $5,000
First choice of exhibitor space (10x10) in the exhibition hall with main stage
45 minute presentation from main stage on your company’s product and or services
Priority choice of exhibitor space (10x10) in exhibition hall with main stage
5 minute opportunity to address crowd from main stage
Company logo on event flyer to physician offices, hospitals, partners
Company listing on event flyer to physician offices, hospitals, partners
Company logo in Observer Media Group advertising
Company listing in Observer Media Group advertising
8 ft table in exhibition hall with main stage
8 ft table in Lobby (Not in Main Exhibition Hall)
8 ft table in exhibition area (Not in Main Exhibition Hall)
Branded promotional item included in participant bag (must be approved by NCF)
Company flyer included in participant bag (must be approved by NCF)
Company logo displayed on stage signage
Company logo in email announcements
Company listing in email announcements
Ad in the PE 2021 program (Ad size varies by sponsor level. See sponsorship details by level)
Company listing in the PE 2021 program
Company listing included on PE webpage
Company logo on PE webpage
Company logo on event signage
Company listing on event signage
First right of refusal for sponsorship level, not amount, for 2022 PE
Recognition in the sponsorship packet for PE 2021
Use of phrase “(your company name) Supporter of the PE 2021” on corporate materials until June 30, 2021 (subject to approval by NCF)
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But the residents’ relationshipwith the 1-year-old white-taileddeer they’ve nicknamed after the storied deer could come at a cost — both for the yearling and forresidents who feed and pet him.
By next year, the buck will reachmaturity and will want to mate,according to Justin Matthews, ofMatthews Wildlife Rescue, whohopes to end the friendly encoun-ters between residents and thebuck before he reaches maturity.
Bucks can become aggressivewhen they’re ready to mate, espe-cially when they feel threatened.
Matthews saw a resident “play fighting” with the deer last week and watched while the buck stood
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Heritage Harbour South’s newest resident is a young buck — a 1-year-old white-tailed deer residents call Bambi.Residents could face fines for feeding, petting or playing with the deer.
PAM EUBANKSSENIOR EDITOR
LAKEWOOD RANCH — Bulldozers are buzzing a mile east of Lorraine Road, south of State Road 70, as they transform a 643-acre parcel into Lakewood Ranch’s first age-restricted community.
But the sound of constructionisn’t the only buzz.
Del Webb’s developer, PulteGroup, already has 2,000 nameson its interest list.
“(It’s) something we’re veryexcited about,” said JacquePetroulakis, spokeswoman forPulte Group, which has age-restricted Del Webb communi-ties in 23 states. “We know thisis a sought-after area to live forretirees and pre-retirees alike,
55-and-up community GAINS MOMENTUM
Lakewood Ranch’s first age-restricted community, Del Webb, already has 2,000 names on its interest list.
WHO’S A GOOD BOY?
Bow...wow!The Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch has its first certified Canine Good Citizen: Magnum, a 3-year-old Catahoula Leopard mix.
Magnum passed all 10 items on the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen test last week as part of the Bright Futures Shelter Dog Training Program, which teaches adoptable dogs good manners and obedience.
We’re happy to report that Magnum got the best dog treat of all:
“Magnum has been ad-opted and will be going to his new home this week,”said trainer Cindy Skarda.
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KEY CRIME SOLVERLongboat Key’s detective sergeant has worked to solve 15 cases since he took over the Key’s detective beat.
KURT SCHULTHEISSENIOR EDITOR
Longboat Key Detective Sgt. BobBourque doesn’t keep pictures of his family on his desk, and thereisn’t any memorabilia adorningthe walls of his 12-foot-by-12-foot office.
Cluttering Bourque’s desk,floor and filing cabinets are hun-dreds of manila folders, stuffedwith paperwork on both activeand closed crime cases on Long-boat Key.
Since Bourque, a police officeron the Key since December 2009,became detective sergeant in May 2014, unsolved cases have beensolved at a rapid pace.
“It’s all about solving puzzles,”Bourque said. “We have moretime to deal with crimes that larg- Kurt Schultheis
Longboat Key Detective Sergeant Bob Bourque has no trouble finding any one of the hundreds of manila folder case files he keeps in his office.SEE BOURQUE PAGE 3A
Lost and donated works of art get a second life in “MASHterpiece.”
BLACK TIEAttendees rock out at the Firefly Gala,benefiting Forty Carrots Family Center.
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KURT SCHULTHEISSENIOR EDITOR
Just when you thought the Long-beach Village had enough prob-lems with peacocks, another issue is making waves.
Village resident Joe Mazza pre-sented a petition of 111 signatures last week to Town Manager DaveBullock, urging the town to look ata sliver of town-owned propertyalong Sarasota Bay off of Bayside Drive to the right of the LinleyStreet boat ramp that’s been used to store and launch small boats,canoes and kayaks for years.
Mazza and 110 other residentsbelieve the vessels, some of whichare tied or locked up, are unsight-ly and create a parking problem.“We’re looking for some relief outthere,” Mazza told commissioners
A petition urges the town to address a section of Bayside Drive that’s used to store vessels.
Boat storage brings stormy waters to the Village
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KURT SCHULTHEISSENIOR EDITOR
If Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant burned to the ground tomorrowor was blown apart by a hurricane,a future house would replace the47-year-old restaurant.
Commissioners don’t wantthat to happen.
After an hour-and-a-half-long
discussion Monday night, theLongboat Key Town Commission granted two requests by Moore’sco-owner Alan Moore on firstreading to change the compre-hensive plan and the restaurant’s zoning designation from residen-tial to commercial.
The changes need to be
Moore’s Restaurantgets first course approval
Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant came one step closer to
rebuilding at Monday night’s
commission meeting.
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A restaurant rendering concept for Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant released to the Longboat Observer shows a modern restaurant similar to Tom Leanoard’s and Mark Caragiulo’s Shore restaurant on St. Armands Circle. The firm hired to sketch the restaurant used a Shore concept for the rendering.
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SALUTE FOR SERVICE
Gulfshore of Longboat Key resident Bob Jensen re-cently got a hero’s honor: Marine Corp. veterans Capt. Tom Smith and Cpl. Ted Smith (no relation) honored Jensen, a former Marine who served in Guam and China protect-ing railroads from the Japanese, in a ceremony.
The ceremony was offered through a Tide-Well Hospice of Sarasota program in which veterans volunteer by honoring those who served.
COMING SOON TO A NEST NEAR YOU...A Longboat Key couple is expecting.
That’s right, swans Sully and Susie have nested and are expect-ing a special delivery of cygnets at the end of April. Their cygnets will hit the waters after two days in the pond across the street from CVS.
To learn more about the swan-care efforts,visit: GracieSwan.org.
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County is uber happy about new program. PAGE 4A
ALEX MAHADEVAN DIGITAL EDITOR
The Hatfields and the McCoys. Full-time residents and snow-birds. Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota?
Although city and county com-missioners have been embroiled in a years-long battle over myr-iad municipal issues, a recentfriendship retreat ordered by a12th Judicial Circuit Court judgeappears to be soothing relations.
Although the week-long tripbridged relations between thetwo government bodies, a covertoperation from an old nemesisraised the possibility of new Sun-shine suits.
Judge Saul Goodman ordered a stay in pending litigation betweenthe two government bodies overthe former police station site indowntown Sarasota, and forcedthe two sides to attend CampBeefsquash. The city and countywill each tap their respective gen-eral funds to split the $400,000price tag for the retreat.
The city’s refusal to convey the
CITY AND COUNTY: Why can’t we be friends?
Alex Mahadevan
Sarasota County Commissioner Paul Caragiulo soothes relations between city and county commissioners with a rendition of the Beach Boys’“Wouldn’t It Be Nice” during a friendship retreat at Camp Beefsquash.
Sarasota county and city commissioners embarked on a $400,000 trip to Camp Beefsquash last week to try to bury the hatchet and smoke the proverbial peace pipe.
SEE BEEFSQUASH PAGE 4A
SEE OVERPASS PAGE 3A
IT’S READ EVERYWHEREThe Observer really is read everywhere… even inside our office! Luis Trujillo, graphic designer for the Observer Media Group, shows his sup-port inside the Observer headquarters on the editorial floor.
Festival promoters scout Phillippi Creek for concert
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As questions surround the fate of one noisy business along Phillippi Creek,plans for a music festival in the area are beginning to crystalize.
DASH BOUTIQUE COMING TO THE CIRCLE 2AWe try to keep up withthe Kardashians asthey open a new store.
JESSICA SALMONDSTAFF WRITER
The intersection of Beach Roadand Midnight Pass has been atarget for the Florida Depart-ment of Transportation, basedon the number of accidents andtraffic back-up at the signal. Ata public meeting in March, FDOT representatives showed residents two possible options: removingthe free-flow right turn lanes orinstalling a three-way round-about.
However, based on commentsfrom several public meetings and more than 300 letters of disap-proval, FDOT is considering anew alternative: an overpassconnected to the Stickney Pointbridge to be used only by SiestaKey residents.
At a public meeting April 1,FDOT representatives revealedplans for an express overpassthat would be added to the bridge.Renderings of the potential two-lane overpass show it extendingover the Intracoastal Waterway
A $12 million resident-only overpass could eventually reduce traffic on Stickney Point Road.
FDOT project will cause Siesta bridge closures
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ALEX MAHADEVAN DIGITAL EDITOR
The Hatfields and the McCoys.Full-time residents and snow-birds. Sarasota County and thecity of Sarasota?
Although city and county com-missioners have been embroiledin a years-long battle over myr-iad municipal issues, a recentfriendship retreat ordered by a12th Judicial Circuit Court judgeappears to be soothing relations.
Although the week-long tripbridged relations between thetwo government bodies, a covertoperation from an old nemesisraised the possibility of new Sun-shine suits.
Judge Saul Goodman ordered a stay in pending litigation betweenthe two government bodies overthe former police station site indowntown Sarasota, and forcedthe two sides to attend CampBeefsquash. The city and countywill each tap their respective gen-eral funds to split the $400,000price tag for the retreat.
The city’s refusal to convey the
CITY AND COUNTY: Why can’t we be friends?
Alex Mahadevan
Sarasota County Commissioner Paul Caragiulo soothes relations between city and county commissioners with a rendition of the Beach Boys’“Wouldn’t It Be Nice” during a friendship retreat at Camp Beefsquash.
Sarasota county and city commissioners embarked on a $400,000 trip to Camp Beefsquash last week to try to bury the hatchet and smoke the proverbial peace pipe.
SEE BEEFSQUASH PAGE 4A
SEE OVERPASS PAGE 3A
IT’S READ EVERYWHEREThe Observer really is read everywhere… even inside our office! Luis Trujillo, graphic designer for the Observer Media Group, shows his sup-port inside the Observer headquarters on the editorial floor.
Festival promoters scout Phillippi Creek for concert
PAGE 3A
As questions surround the fate of one noisy business along Phillippi Creek,plans for a music festival in the area are beginning to crystalize.
DASH BOUTIQUECOMING TO THE CIRCLE 2AWe try to keep up withthe Kardashians asthey open a new store.
JESSICA SALMONDSTAFF WRITER
The intersection of Beach Roadand Midnight Pass has been atarget for the Florida Depart-ment of Transportation, basedon the number of accidents andtraffic back-up at the signal. Ata public meeting in March, FDOT representatives showed residents two possible options: removingthe free-flow right turn lanes orinstalling a three-way round-about.
However, based on commentsfrom several public meetings and more than 300 letters of disap-proval, FDOT is considering anew alternative: an overpassconnected to the Stickney Pointbridge to be used only by SiestaKey residents.
At a public meeting April 1,FDOT representatives revealedplans for an express overpassthat would be added to the bridge.Renderings of the potential two-lane overpass show it extendingover the Intracoastal Waterway
A $12 million resident-only overpass could eventually reduce traffic on Stickney Point Road.
FDOT project will cause Siesta bridge closures
County is uber happy about new program. PAGE 4A
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BOAT STORAGE GETS APPROVALCounty gives go-ahead for boat storage on Oceanshore Boulevard.PAGE 2
TAGER DELIVERS STATE OF EDFlagler Schools’achievements PAGE 9
MATANZAS SOCCERBoys and girls teams are ready to play. PAGE 10-11
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Hammock Dunes completes $7 million expansion, renovation
BRIAN MCMILLANEXECUTIVE EDITOR
After a three-year $7.2 millionrenovation and expansion project,Hammock Dunes Club is seeingresults: The new onsite restau-rant has produced a 45% increase in diners, and the new fitnesscenter has seen more than 100%
SEE HAMMOCK PAGE 2Hammock Dunes holds a distinguished Emerald Club of the World ranking by Boardroom Magazine since 2013.
Membership has fallen from a peak of 800 in 2008 but has stabilized at 650, Thorpe says.
Florida has six times as many hepatitis A cases this year as it did last year — a public health emergency.PAGE 4
Fighting hep A
A baby turtle is prepared to be returned to the beach. Photo by Paola Rodriguez
Inside the turtle hospitalWhitney Lab, Sea Turtle Hospital plan for expansion. PAGES 6-7
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JARLEENE ALMENASNEWS EDITOR
Three phone calls brought MichaelCorbett to Daytona Beach.
The first call on Nov. 19, 2018,appeared as “unavailable” in hisphone. Corbett didn’t answer it.He received another one a couple hours later, which he picked up.However, he only gave the rep-resentative on the phone fromInteractive Solutions enoughtime to say his name and the word “Wheel” before Corbett hung up.
On the third ring, Corbettfinally heard the representativeout, and he found out he was thepotential winner of a new home inLatitude Margaritaville.
“I don’t think I believed it tobegin with,” Corbett said.
A few weeks earlier, Corbett, an avid “Wheel of Fortune” watcher,had entered the show’s “HomeSweet Home” sweepstakes. Theshow had partnered with MintoCommunities and Margarita-ville to give away a new $350,000 home. The sweepstake took part
around Corbett’s birthday.“The idea of winning a home
in Florida was just crazy, but OK,I’ll enter the sweepstake and seewhat happens,” Corbett recalled.
After all, his wife Vickie hadbeen wanting to leave the Dayton,Ohio, winters for a year. In 2017,she packed up all her belongingsand was ready to retire in Florida,leaving shoveling snow in thepast.
“There was nothing in herhouse,” Corbett said. “There wereno dishes, there was nothing. And my daughter talked her out of it.”
Fast-forward to that fate-ful phone call. As Vickie and his
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RESILIENCE TALKEnvironmental awarenessPAGE 5
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Vanna White, Pat Sajak, Jimmy Buffett and “Home Sweet Home” winner Michael Corbett at Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach.
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‘Wheel of Fortune’ fan moved from Ohio to Margaritaville after winning a house.
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Rep. Tom Leek files legislation to prevent sex offenders from going free while they’re appealing their convictions pending their appeals.
JONATHAN SIMMONS NEWS EDITOR
Mark Fugler is supposed tospend 15 years in prison. He wascharged with exposing himself to a young girl and showing her por-nographic videos. He was tried,convicted, sentenced. And then,just a month later, a judge let him out — on bail, while he filed anappeal.
The decision generated outrage and opposition from the vic-tim’s family and from commu-nity members, including VolusiaCounty Sheriff Mike Chitwood,who wrote to the circuit’s ChiefJudge Raul Zambrano to ask himto overturn Senior Judge Michael Hutcheson’s decision to allowbail for Fugler, an Ormond Beach resident and former Embry-Rid-
It’s the law — for now
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Volusia sheriff, FBI dismantle meth distribution ring
JARLEENE ALMENASNEWS EDITOR
A methamphetamine and pill dis-tribution led from a Georgia pris-on cell has been dismantled by theVolusia County Sheriff’s Office,Volusia Bureau of Investigation,the Federal Bureau of Investiga-tion and the Florida AttorneyGeneral’s Office.
The organization is believedto be responsible for distribut-
Courtesy of VCSO
Some of the crystal meth recovered during "Opera-tion Extended Day."
ing over 200 pounds of crys-tal meth in Volusia over thepast year, according to a Nov. 11press release. The dismantlingis a result of a VBI and the FBIinvestigation called “OperationExtended Stay,” which began inDecember 2018.
The ringleader of the organi-zation was identified as 42-year-old Jeffery White, who is current-ly incarcerated in Georgia. White is serving a 20-year sentence foraggravated assault. He ran theorganization by using a contra-band cell phone, VCSO report-ed. Other upper and mid-levelorganization members where
operating out of cities includingDeLand, Edgewater and Crescent City.
Search warrants led to therecovery of about 20 pounds ofcrystal meth, 327 pressed fentanylpills, 64 Dilaudids, other assortedpills, marijuana, five guns (oneof which was stolen) and about$41,000 in cash.
“Our job here isn’t done, butthanks to months of hard work by everyone involved in this opera-tion, today there’s a little lesscrystal meth and fentanyl out onthe street and a few more drugdealers behind bars,” Sheriff Mike Chitwood said.
Over 20 pounds of meth and pills were recovered over the past year.
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SALUTING VETERANS
A story of discoveryHOME SALES
The top house sells for $1.05 million and is on Red-bourne Lane.
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A community celebration that keeps growing. PAGES 4-5
Photo by Jacque Estes
Plantation Bay resident and author, Richard Stutchfield, holds the passport he took on “The Journey.”
A resident candidly tells a story of youth and the desire to live life before settling into the American dream.PAGE 3
Photo by Jacque Estes
Betsy Wagner hands an American flag to her granddaughter Lila, who is held by her mom, Whitney Wagner, at the annual Plantation Bay Memorial Day observance started by the Wagners five years ago.
Photo by Nichole Osinski
Veterinarian Dr. Craig Pelton, of Port Orange, kneels behind Whitney the sea turtle as the crowd cheers her on.
GAS STATIONS COMING SOONCumberland Farms is planning two convenience store/gas stations in Port Orange. Find out what else in the works.PAGE 2
WHAT’S MOVING IN REAL ESTATE?Spruce Creek Fly-In has the top sale of the week.PAGE 14
YOUR VOTER INFORMATIONVolusia’s supervisor of elections speaks out.PAGE 5
YOUTH CIVIC LEADERSHIP
Port Orange students participate in new leadership class.PAGE 15
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Port Orange police logged 34 complaints about illegal fireworks on July 4. But how to enforce? PAGE 8
Fireworks: Love ’em or hate ’em?
Two Port Orange schools improved from a B to an A from 2016 to 2017.PAGE 4
Is your school getting better?
Riverwalk Park enters next phase
The Riverwalk Park’s grand opening will take place Nov. 4. PAGE 3
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Here’s why Rep.Tom Leek voted for the state education bill — despite local opposition.
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Tom Leek,on the state of the state
Port Orange residents were among a group that released this loggerhead sea turtle back into the wild. PAGE 13
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