One of my favorite drives is heading east on State Road 70, past Lakewood Ranch and out toward Myakka City.
God's Country.
I love the spread out ranches, the old Florida growth, the cattle and the horses.
Beautiful horses.
Which I always saw passing by Char-O-Lot Ranch on the south side of the roadway.
I can't remember the names of the other ranches along SR 70 in east Manatee County at the moment, but I can't forget Char-O-Lot.
Especially now that its owner, Doug Schembri, a renowned breeder and trainer, passed Tuesday at 61.
I did not know him, but I admire what he and wife Sue did, the kind of man he must've been.
Respected by his peers. Loved by his family.
I have to believe those horses he raised, the Quarterhorses, Appaloosas and Paints, loved him, too.
Even from a glance while driving by, Char-O-Lot Ranch emanated peace and tranquility.
It must've been like a little bit of heaven.
God speed, Doug Schembri. God speed.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
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