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• Preservation and improvements to the Old Miakka Schoolhouse. • Park amenities at Old Miakka Preserve and the possible addition of the adjacent 40 acres under consideration for county pur- chase through the Neighborhood Parkland Program or Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program. The new property could be used for horse trails, horse trailer parking and picnic areas, the memo noted. • Improvements to Myakka Road, such as increased width and the additions of a paved shoulder and sidewalk. • Roadside tree planting. On May 21, no speakers asked to address the board during a public hearing on the award- ing of the grant. After Chairman Charles Hines closed the hearing, Commissioner Carolyn Mason made the motion to approve the awarding of the funds to the Miakka Community Club. "Thank you to Becky [Ayech, president of the club] and her group for all their hard work," Mason said. She extended her appreciation to Grogg as well. "Let's get to work," Mason added. Commissioner Joe Barbetta seconded the motion. Of the schoolhouse, he said, "This is a treasure, and the community out there is a wonderful community." The motion passed unanimously. % • Gene Burgess and Melonie Burgess, licensed acupuncture physicians • Serving Sarasota since 2008 • Treatment rates are on a sliding scale, from $15-$35; new patients pay a one-time additional fee of $10 AFFORDABLE ACUPUNCTURE FOR EVERYONE 3615 Webber St • Sarasota, FL 34232 (941) 922-4611 SarasotaCommunityAcupuncture.com Open Tuesday through Saturday Our Mission To provide our community with high quality and affordable acupuncture and herbal medicine and to create a treatment space that connects people and builds community. Click for larger map and driving directions Click To Schedule An Appointment Online MENTION THIS AD TO RECEIVE $5 OFF THE NEW PATIENT FEE Sarasota News Leader June 6, 2014 Page 54