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One suspect still at large in Holmes Beach beating
New security measures have been taken at Anna Maria Elementary School since the March 23 attack on school property. BY JASON SCHAFFER SUN CORRESPONDENT | jschaffer@amisun.com
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The “Coastal Charm” home at 311 62nd St. in Holmes Beach was set to be the first stop on the 2020 Tour of Homes before the event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Farewell, Tour of Homes
The door is closed on the Tour of Homes. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – After 26 years as an Anna Maria Island tradition, the Tour of Homes is no more, but left behind is a legacy of groups joining together with the common cause of raising money for The Center. The Center of Anna Maria Island’s signature event brought the public into private homes offered up for the day to showcase some of the area’s most charming, luxurious and beautiful residential properties. In addition to the home tours, attendees also were invited to purchase art, crafts and other goods at the Tour boutique, participate in a silent auction and buy raffle tickets to try and win a
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quilt, designed and created every year by the Eyeland Needlers. The event was ended with the 2020 Tour of Homes canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the pandemic still ongoing two years later, the committee responsible for the Tour decided to replace it with a wine-tasting event, also planned to take place annually. That decision brought what was once a thriving event to a quiet close. Reflecting on their years as a part of the Tour committee and Eyeland Needlers, Sandee Pruett and Joan Pettigrew both said the end of the event was bittersweet. Pettigrew helped found the Eyeland Needlers with Penny Reinholz back in 2000. Pettigrew said it was Reinholz who came up with the idea to make a
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Defendant pleads no contest in hit-and-run case Hit-and-run suspect Cierra Shannon pled no contest to a felony charge on April 11. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
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Tour of Homes volunteer Sandee Pruett gives a tour of the Dutton house during the 2018 event.
MANATEE COUNTY – Cierra Shannon, 28, of Holmes Beach, pled no contest on Monday to a first-degree felony charge of leaving the scene of a crash with a death. Shannon appeared before Manatee County Judge Lon Arend represented Shannon by attorney Tyler Egbert in the hit-andrun pedestrian versus vehicle case. Sentencing is expected to take place within 60 days and Shannon is not allowed to leave the state of Florida. Shannon was charged in the Feb. 10, 2021 accident that killed pedestrian Madelyn Dakin, SEE SHANNON, PAGE 27
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New charter review committee forms Any proposed charter amendment questions would need to be submitted to the Elections Office in June. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
BRADENTON BEACH – The City Commission has appointed a new charter review committee and term limits for elected officials could be one topic of discussion. Commissioners approved the committee appointments recommended by City Attorney Ricinda Perry and Mayor John Chappie on April 7. The committee consists of former Planning and Zoning Board chairman Dan DeBaun, Jim Hassett, Anne Leister, Tom Little and former city commissioner Ed Straight. Former charter review committee member Debra Cox will serve as the alternate member. The members are all Bradenton Beach residents. The appointments and charter review process were formalized by the commission’s adoption of city resolution 22-953.
The committee will review and recommend potential amendments to the city charter. The city charter can only be amended by a majority vote of the city’s registered voters. The Bradenton Beach charter sets forth how the city is governed - a "weak mayor" form of government - and establishes the roles and duties of the city’s elected officials. It also establishes the four existing city commission wards and the term limits that restrict a city commission member to serving three consecutive two-year terms. The charter also contains the building height restrictions that prohibit the construction of high-rise buildings. According to state law, a city charter must be reviewed at least once every five years. The Bradenton Beach charter was last reviewed four years ago, in 2018. Perry told the commission that conducting the charter review now rather than next year would allow any proposed charter amendment questions to be placed before voters during the upcoming 2022 general elections rather than during a nongeneral election in 2023. “We would prefer our charter amendments to go out when there’s a
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The city of Bradenton Beach has initiated its charter review process a year early. larger voter turnout. It produces a better result for the community,” Perry said. Perry said the committee will begin meeting later this month and any charter amendments recommended by the committee and supported by the city commission must be submitted to the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office in June.
TERM LIMITS AND WARD SEQUENCE
Perry recommended the charter review committee discuss the potential elimination of the city’s existing term limits. She noted Bradenton Beach is the only city on Anna Maria Island with term limits.
During the 2021 elections, 177 Bradenton Beach voters (51.75%) opposed eliminating the existing term limits and 165 voters (48.25%) supported eliminating term limits. That charter amendment question was placed on the ballot by the city commission, as allowed by state law, without the appointment of a charter review committee. If the existing term limits are not eliminated, Mayor John Chappie and Commissioner Jake Spooner will term limit out of office in November 2023. Perry also recommended that the committee consider re-numbering two of the four existing commission wards so the wards are in proper sequential order. Due to the previous voter-approved elimination of the commission wards and the subsequent voter-approved reinstatement of the commission wards – further complicated by resulting re-election eligibility impacts for some commissioners – the wards are currently sequenced from north to south as Ward 4, Ward 3, Ward 1 and Ward 2. Perry recommends the ward numbers be sequenced 4, 3, 2 and 1 from north to south. A copy of the city charter updated in November 2021 can be found at https:// library.municode.com/fl.
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Children dash out onto the beach to collect Easter eggs at a previous Sandbar egg hunt.
Easter egg hunt at the Sandbar The Sandbar Restaurant’s 34th annual Easter Egg Hunt will be this Saturday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The popular event, sponsored by The Sun newspaper, is held on the beach by the restaurant and draws hundreds of children, parents and spectators each year. The hunt begins promptly at 9 a.m., so participants are encouraged to arrive early. Once again, there will be a bestdecorated bonnet contest with prizes in both adult and youth categories. There will also be a special appearance by the Easter Bunny. The Sandbar is located at 100 Spring Ave. in Anna Maria.
Queen in hiding now worth $111,864 The jackpot for the AMI Moose Lodge’s weekly Queen of Hearts drawing on Wednesday, April 13, has increased to $111,864. During the April 6 drawing, envelope #16 was opened and contained the 4 of spades, which means the Queen of Hearts playing card was still hiding. The nonpresent holder of ticket #16 received a $300 consolation prize. Three $200 door prizes and three $125 door prizes were also given out. The 50/50 raffle ticket sales totaled $2,180 and the winner received $1,090. Queen of Hearts ticket sales for the week leading up to the April 6 drawing totaled $15,182. A significant portion of the proceeds generated by the Queen of Hearts drawings assists Moose Charities and the AMI Moose Lodge’s charitable efforts.
Chamber Golf Tournament seeking sponsors The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce is seeking sponsors and raffle prizes for the 23rd Annual Chamber Golf Tournament, scheduled for Friday, May 13 at IMG Academy Golf Club in Bradenton. Contact the Chamber at 941-778-1541 to donate prizes. Twenty-two foursomes have already registered, but there are still foursomes available. The fee is $500 per team or $135 per golfer. For dinner only, the price is $40 per person. Last year, more than $21,000 in prizes were donated.
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When given the command, these youngsters dashed to the Easter eggs lying on the sand.
Moose kids enjoy Easter egg hunt The Easter festivities also included a jellybean guessing contest and a free lunch. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
BRADENTON BEACH – Kids swarmed onto the beach at the Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge Saturday for the annual Easter egg hunt, searching for 1,000 brightly colored plastic eggs. Upon arrival at Moose Lodge #2188, the youngsters were given felt Easter baskets to place their finds in during the ensuing egg hunt. Each basket contained bunny ears for the children to wear, a small toy, a plush toy and candy. The children then gathered under the covered porch facing the Gulf of Mexico. When addressing the children before the hunt began, AMI Moose Lodge Senior Regent Joy Shames said, “There are plenty of eggs. Don’t knock people over, and have fun.” Shortly after 10 a.m., about 50 kids divided into two age groups made simultaneous dashes in pursuit of the candy-filled eggs assembled by the Women of the Moose volunteers. Children 5 years old and younger quickly discovered and grabbed the 500 eggs lying in plain view atop the sand. Those 6 years old and up had to work a little harder to find the 500 eggs partially buried in the sand in their separate Easter egg hunting area. When asked about the day’s festivities, Shames said, “We are
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Above, Tori and Bindi Schield were the first to enter the Moose Lodge Saturday morning, accompanied by their grandparents, Doreen and Steve Schield, from Longboat Key. Right, Rosalyn Hanson, Elena Lopez and Thomas Hanson enjoyed the Easter egg hunt, accompanied by Russell and Alexandra Hanson. having an Easter egg hunt for all these wonderful children of the Moose members.” After the egg hunt, the children came inside for additional festivities that included a contest in which each was asked to guess how many jellybeans were in a jar. The winner in each of the three age groups won that jar full of jellybeans. The children were also treated to a free lunch of chicken tenders, French fries and juice boxes, and 10
of the lunch baskets were marked with a surprise blue dot on the bottom which earned that child a small bag of Russell Stover candies. “Happy Easter and God bless the kids,” Women of the Moose volunteer Sam Watters said, as the inside festivities continued.
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Holmes Beach man sentenced in murder case The Holmes Beach resident had been convicted of second-degree murder in a 2020 killing. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
MANATEE COUNTY – A Holmes Beach resident has been found guilty of murder and sentenced to serve 35 years in prison. Jessie Hernandez, 41, was found guilty of murder in the second degree with a weapon and without premeditation after foregoing a jury trial. Hernandez On Jan. 5, he pleaded no contest to the charges against him, with an acknowledgment and waiver of rights filed signed by Hernandez that stated his sentence would be open to the judge’s discretion. Manatee County Circuit Court Judge Frederick Mercurio sentenced
Hernandez on April 6 to 35 years in prison with credit for time served, followed by five years of probation. For the first year of probation, Hernandez will have a curfew from 10 p.m. to 6 p.m. which can only be modified for treatment or employment purposes and must receive a mental health evaluation and complete required drug and alcohol abuse treatment. On Feb. 14, 2020, Hernandez stabbed his coworker, Rene Balditt, 48, in the neck while the two were working in downtown Bradenton in a bucket lift about 40-feet off the ground, according to a Bradenton police report. Hernandez told police he believed Balditt was having an affair with his girlfriend. After killing Balditt, Hernandez lowered the bucket lift, called police to confess to the crime and met police on the street about halfway between the building where he and Balditt were working and the downtown Bradenton police station. Hernandez is being held in custody by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
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The annual sunrise service draws hundreds of followers to the beach.
Easter sunrise service The 57th annual Easter sunrise service will be held this Easter Sunday, April 17 at 6:30 a.m. at Manatee Beach in Holmes Beach. The annual service is sponsored each year by the Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island. There is ample parking and the Island trolley will begin running at 6 a.m. and make a stop at the beach. The Rev. Matthew Grunfeld, of the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, will deliver the opening prayer. The Rev. Ed Moss, of CrossPointe Fellowship, will deliver
scriptures. The Rev. Doug Kings, of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, will deliver the sermon, the Rev. Stephen King, of Harvey Memorial Community Church, will deliver the offering prayer and the Rev. Dirk Rogers, of Roser Memorial Community Church, will deliver the benediction. Members of St. Bernard Catholic Church also will be in attendance. The offertory collected will be divided among participating churches and the Kiwanis Club for its SCF Key Club Scholarship program.
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April 15, all day – City offices closed for Good Friday April 20, 10 a.m. – Clean Water Ad-Hoc Committee meeting April 26, 10 a.m. – Code Compliance special magistrate hearing April 26, 5 p.m. – City Commission meeting with work session to follow April 28, 11:30 a.m. – Police officers’ pension board meeting
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April 19, 5 p.m. – West Manatee Fire Rescue board budget work session with regular meeting to follow, administration building, 701 63rd St. W., Bradenton April 20, 2 p.m. – Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting, Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key MARK YOUR CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13
Beach market, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Microalgae workshop, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 10 a.m. Tortoise Talk, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 3:30 p.m.
Island Time Book Club, “The Good Sister,” Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 6:30 p.m. Reserve online manateelibrary.libcal.com/ event/8486385
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Seashell shore walk, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 9 a.m. RoserRobics, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m., no cost but donations welcome. Decoupage Easter eggs, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Reserve online manateelibrary.libcal.com/ event/8873337 Tree Tots: Patterns, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 10 a.m. AMI Chamber luncheon, Pesto Bistro & Wine Bar, 8799 Cortez Road W., Bradenton, 11:30 a.m., $18 for members or $30 for prospective members. Reserve online annamariaislandchamber.org Sunshine Stitchers knit and crochet, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m. Reserve online www.manateelibrary.libcal.com/ event/8511522 Thursdays in Paradise Stroll featuring
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local art, music and food, Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach, 5-8 p.m. Craft Club, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 5:30 p.m. Bingo, Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach, 6 p.m.
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Beach market, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mahjong Club, experienced players, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m. Reserve online www.manateelibrary.libcal.com/ event/8486623
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Robinson Runners, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 8 a.m. Saturday mornings at the NEST, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m. to noon Flamingo Cay paddle cleanup, meet in the Robinson Preserve parking lot on the south side of Manatee Avenue under the Perico Bayou Bridge, 9 a.m. Register online http://events.r20. constantcontact.com/register/even
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Easter Sunrise Service, Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 6:30 a.m.
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Farmer’s market, City Pier Park, 103 N. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. RoserRobics, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m., no cost but donations are welcome. Family story time, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Register online manateelibrary.libcal.com/ event/8486821 Mahjong Club, beginners, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m. Reserve online www.manateelibrary.libcal. com/event/8486604 Tech Help, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2-3:30 p.m.
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Impressive close to Art Walk season The April 8 Art Walk in Holmes Beach showcased the work of two talented feature artists. BY JASON SCHAFFER
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HOLMES BEACH - The April 8 Art Walk was the final one of the season with the walks resuming in November, but there was plenty to see before the break. The Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island and Island Gallery West proudly displayed the work of their featured monthly member artists in the front window of each gallery. Visitors had a chance to meet with not only the featured artists but many other gallery member artists as well and to visit other local shops that stayed open later for the monthly art walk.
ARTISTS’ GUILD GALLERY OF ANNA MARIA ISLAND: MARIANNE HILAND
With watercolor as her medium of choice, Artists’ Guild Gallery of Anna Maria Island’s April feature artist Marianne Hiland uses vibrant colors to bring life to her subject matter. A Guild member for 12 years, Hiland hasn’t been painting her whole life like many artists whose work is hanging on the walls of local galleries. In
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Left, Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island’s featured artist for April, Marianne Hiland, displays some of her watercolor work at the gallery in Holmes Beach. Right, Island Gallery West’s featured artist for April, Pat O’Neill, displays some of his acrylic paintings during the April Art Walk. fact, she didn’t even paint until 12 years ago after retiring. “I was in publishing my whole career, working for different publishers including the National Geographic Society,” said Hiland. “I was always involved in wordsmithing, so as soon as I retired, I shifted to the visual.” Hiland says she chose watercolors after gifting her husband with art supplies as a retirement present. After he realized art wasn’t for him, she grabbed what they already had and set to work. Hiland’s feature exhibit is on display and all works are available for purchase at the Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria
Island, 5414 Marina Drive. For more information, call 941-778-6694 or visit www. amiartistsguildgallery.com.
ISLAND GALLERY WEST: PAT O’NEILL
Featured artist Pat O'Neill's inspirations for his acrylic works of art include the beach, animals from around the world and anything else that happens to be on his mind. Rather than paint from photographs, O’Neill prefers to draw inspiration from his imagination. Some of his favorite subjects include animals, from African lions to local shorebirds. “I love painting all kinds of subjects. I don’t want to stick to just one thing so I’m
always channeling myself to do something new,” said O’Neill, an artist since the age of six and a member of the Gallery for the past six years. "I like to use acrylic paint because it dries fast and allows me to paint in layers." You can view or purchase O’Neill’s work at Island Gallery West at 5368 Gulf Drive. For more information on O’Neill or the gallery, call 941-778-6648 or visit www. islandgallerywest.com. Monthly Art Walks return to Holmes Beach in November. Both galleries continue to feature different artists every month throughout the year.
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Local author recounts 12 years overseas Local author Carol Hoffman has published a book about her experiences teaching around the world. BY JASON SCHAFFER SUN CORRESPONDENT | jschaffer@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH - A local author has written a book about her 12 years as a teacher in five countries overseas and is promoting it on Anna Maria Island. Carol Hoffman held a book signing at The Sand Dollar gift shop on April 8. Her book started from journal entries she kept during her time in Turkey, Kuwait, Belarus, Italy and Armenia. Her initial goal was to document her travels so her grandchildren would know about the experiences of their “crazy grandma.” The journal entries turned into “Twelve Years Overseas.” “The hardest part was when I went to Kuwait,” Hoffman said. “I got there on Sept. 10, 2001, a day before the 9/11 attacks. I was there all by myself; my husband was still on Anna Maria Island.
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Frances Miller, left, bought a copy of the book “Twelve Years Overseas,” written by longtime Island resident Carol Hoffman, right, who held a book signing at The Sand Dollar gift shop in Holmes Beach April 8. “I had just arrived after taking a job working with children with learning disabilities,” she added. “My husband’s visa wasn’t processed yet, so I was alone. I
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about, and they felt horrible for our country.” Being in Kuwait after 9/11 is one of numerous stories in Hoffman’s book, many of which are happy and uplifting memories of her time working with children and exploring places many people will never visit. “One of the best times was when I lived in Italy and a man who worked many jobs at the high school with me choreographed a dance for the boys and girls in the small school,” Hoffman said. “It was probably the highlight of the whole experience to watch those kids dancing.” Hoffman spent more than a decade dedicating her life to working with children around the world and spent many years after she returned home to Anna Maria Island writing the book that would make those stories live on, not only for her grandchildren, but for anyone who picks up the book. Hoffman donated 30% of the proceeds of the sale of her book at the signing to the Manatee Literacy Council. To purchase a copy of the book, visit sandbeachpress.com.
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One year and counting Breezy Bakery, 11904 Cortez Road, celebrated its first year in business with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 8. Pictured are owners Bri Suzano (holding scissors) and Travis Suzano (holding their son, Ocean Suzano), Wayne Gunter (AMI Chamber, far left), Dan Alderson (AMI Chamber, far right) and members of the Breezy Bakery staff.
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NEWS BRIEFS County officials expecting busy Easter weekend Manatee County leaders remind residents and visitors to prepare for heavy beach and bridge traffic and large crowds during the upcoming Easter holiday weekend. The county’s public beaches on Anna Maria Island will have additional law enforcement and first responders on hand to assist with the influx of visitors. Additional public porta-lets will be available near public beaches and trash will be removed more frequently from public beach areas. Authorities remind visitors that alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited on public beaches and law enforcement will be enforcing any infractions. Motorists are advised to expect delays and full parking lots, and consider using hourly MCAT buses to the beach along Route 3 (Manatee Avenue) and Route 6 (Cortez Road). Riders can board at the Desoto Station in Bradenton or from Beachway Plaza at Manatee Avenue and 75th Street. The free Anna Maria Trolley will run every 20 minutes carrying passengers to and from Coquina Beach and the Anna Maria City Pier.
Free Kona Ice on tax day The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce is offering free Kona Ice treats to visitors who stop by the Chamber office on Monday, April 18 – tax day – from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The theme is “no taxation without relaxation” and includes a free Kona Ice from Circle K on “Chill Out Day” to help relieve some of the stress from the long arm of Uncle Sam. The Chamber is located at 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
Maritime Mingle The Friends of the Florida Maritime Museum will be serving up authentic stories of commercial fishing in Cortez at its Maritime Mingle on Saturday, April 23 at Fishermen’s Hall, 4511 124th St. W. in the village. The entertaining and educational event, presented by those involved in the day-to-day operation of the fishing industry, is free but an RSVP is requested. To reserve a seat, email flmaritimefriends@gmail.com.
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Center hosts support group A new support group is meeting at The Center of Anna Maria Island to help anyone with friends or family members suffering from addiction. The Friends and Family addiction support group is open to all affected by someone with addiction. Information-gathering meetings to help introduce the program and assess the needs of the community are scheduled for Thursday, April 21 at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. The Center is at 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.
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Arbor Day tree plantings approved The new trees will be planted prior to the city’s National Arbor Day observance on Friday, April 29. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
BRADENTON BEACH – The city will celebrate National Arbor Day by planting several new trees on the undeveloped city-owned property across the street from city hall before the city’s April 29 observance. Scenic WAVES Partnership Committee Chairperson Ingrid McClellan is leading the Arbor Day tree planting efforts. Last week, she presented the proposed tree planting plans to the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the city commission. Approved by both city agencies, the plantings will include up to 10 sabal palms and up to six green buttonwoods. Wooden stakes marking the intended tree locations have already been placed on the beachfront property that includes
The plants will prevent erosion, provide shade and create an aesthetic view from the Bradenton Beach Scenic Highway and the Gulf of Mexico.” Ingrid McClellan, Scenic WAVES chairperson
a single bench and is located directly south of the BeachHouse restaurant parking lot along Gulf Drive. At the recommendation of CRA member and BeachHouse owner Ed SEE ARBOR DAY, PAGE 31
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Center remains in positive financial state The Center neared the end of the third quarter of its fiscal year on a positive financial note. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – Things are continuing to go well financially at The Center of Anna Maria Island. And with the conclusion of the winter Bradenton Gulf Islands Concert Series and a very successful wine-tasting event, Executive Director Chris Culhane is anticipating a bright future for the nonprofit. Closing out the month of February, The Center’s latest financial statements don’t include funding from the concert series or wine-tasting event, held in March, but show a positive financial outlook, nonetheless. Through the end of February, programming at The Center showed revenue of $492,124 year to date with $207,827 in direct costs for a
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The Center continues to show a positive financial outlook. total of $284,296. General, indirect and administrative expenses totaled $387,615 fiscal year to date. Fundraising brought in $721,558
through February with $492,120 in direct costs. This brought The Center’s total net ordinary income to a positive $126,119. After planned
capital expenditures of $32,646, The Center’s finances ended February with $93,473 in net income. The fiscal year-to-date financial outcome was $142,949, or 289%, better than a budgeted loss of $49,476, and 201%, or $185,981, better than this time last fiscal year when The Center was at a negative $92,508. Culhane said capital expenditures for the fiscal year, which ends June 30, include items needed to fulfill grant obligations. These include new showers installed at The Center with the help of a Selby Foundation Grant and an Intuitive Foundation Grant helping to pay for upgrades to fitness facilities and equipment. Though the financial results aren’t in yet, Culhane said the wine-tasting event, which took the place of the annual Tour of Homes, is believed to have brought in more funding than its predecessor, including funds to provide scholarships for local children to attend the nonprofit’s popular summer camp for kids.
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Easter cantata returns to Roser The cantata choir, joined by the chamber orchestra and Roser Ringers, present the 2022 Easter cantata, “The Body of Christ” by Pepper Choplin, on Palm Sunday, April 10 at Roser Memorial Community Church.
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Murphys celebrate 55th anniversary Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy and his wife, Barbara, celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary last week. The couple was married on April 8, 1957, at the Cathedral of St. Jude in St. Petersburg. “We celebrated this year starting with a blessing of our marriage and renewal vows with Father Richard Perozich at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Holmes Beach and then dinner at Harry’s Continental Kitchens in Longboat Key,” the mayor said.
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uncoast Waterkeeper teamed up with Sarasota Bay Watch this past weekend when they conducted the 2022 Annual Sister Keys Cleanup. The event was a collaboration with the Town of Longboat Key and the Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant. Close to 40 volunteers worked for four hours on the island and around the mangrove fringes collecting trash and recyclable items. The Sister Keys were originally slated for development in the early '60s as the Shangri Isle Club and were once again threatened in 1989 when they went on sale for $1 million. That spurred a group of citizens to form the Sister Keys Conservancy in an attempt to buy and preserve the islands as a nature preserve. The Town purchased the islands in 1994 with a stipulation that the keys would never be developed. The islands underwent a million-dollar mitigation in 2007 that removed all invasive species, planted native flora and created a 2-acre wetland. Today, mature mangroves dominate the waterways and are rich with crustaceans, minnows, juvenile finfish and wading birds. Native
species planted on uplands created from the dredging of the Intracoastal Waterway in the late 1800s have matured, making the islands one of the best examples of a thriving native marine environment in coastal Florida. The cleanup is part of a continuing two-prong ongoing effort to clean the islands of trash and the resurgence of invasive species. The Longboat Key Marine division patrolled the Intracoastal Waterway to slow boaters as volunteers embarked for the island and brought bags of trash and recycling back to the edges of the ICW. Kayakers and those without a boat were ferried to the island by volunteer boaters. Back at the Longboat Key Town Boat Ramp after the event, volunteers loaded the debris into a truck provided by the Town of Longboat Key Public Works. All plastics and cans were collected in separate green bags provided by SBW and recycled. The volunteers were treated to lunch by the Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant, a longtime supporter of the event. The Sister Keys Cleanup is just one of many projects that SBW is involved in. In 2021, SBW planted clams in the bay in an ongoing restoration effort. Other cleanups are conducted at various locations throughout the bay, as well as an annual monofilament cleanup and much more. Suncoast Waterkeeper is a
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Volunteers arrived by boat to the Sister Keys for the annual cleanup. Right, SBW's Ronda Ryan holds a letter in a bottle found by Benny Parrish on the Sister Keys. Sarasota-based advocacy nonprofit committed to protecting and restoring the Florida Suncoast’s waterways through enforcement, field work, advocacy and environmental education for the benefit of the communities that rely upon these precious coastal resources. Their efforts have been responsible for major initiatives that hold municipalities responsible to mandates established in the landmark 1982 Clean Water Act. SCWK also conducts bi-monthly water testing of inland coastal waters.
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Anglers fishing with me, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action catching and releasing numerous snook in Gasparilla Sound and trout in Sarasota Bay on DOA Lures recently. Fly anglers also scored with trout on Clouser flies on deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay and Little Sarasota Bay. Dave Reinhart, from Pittsfield, Mass., and Dan Reinhart, from Vermont, fished backcountry areas of Gasparilla Sound with me recently and had good action catching and releasing numerous snook, trout and a couple of reds on CAL jigs with grub and shad tails. My brother, Joey Grassett, from Seaford, Del., fished Sarasota and Little Sarasota Bay with me for a few days and had some action with trout on CAL jigs. Pat Beckwith, from Sarasota, and Lyle Beckwith, from Virginia, also had some trout action on Clouser flies in Little Sarasota Bay. Look for reds, snook and larger trout in shallow water. Fishing
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Joey Grassett, from Seaford, DE, with a Sarasota Bay trout caught and released on a CAL jig with a shad tail while fishing with Capt. Rick Grassett recently. deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay is usually a good choice for action with a variety of species including trout, pompano, Spanish mackerel and more. Our natural resources are under constant pressure from
red tides fueled by industrial, agricultural and residential runoff, toxic spills and discharges, freezes, increasing fishing pressure and habitat loss and degradation, please limit your kill, don’t kill your limit!
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Butter Tarts (12 servings)
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Pastry tart ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/2 cup lard 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 large egg cold water 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 large egg 1 tsp white vinegar
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’ve always had a sweet tooth. If given the choice between a sweet or savory evening snack, I’ll always go for the sweet! As a child, I would even occasionally ask for a baby aspirin simply because it was cherry flavored. Thankfully, my parents kept the dispensing of that in check! Many of our customers at Hurricane Hanks are asking when Fifty Three Fifty The Pourhouse will open. Trust me when I say I wish we already were. Between significant construction issues and delays, equipment shortages and a lack of available staff, it’s been more than a challenge, to say the least. Setbacks have been numerous and, at this point, comical. Laughter is the only way to cope at this point. For a period of time, our espresso machine was lost at sea. Despite being manufactured in Italy, it came ashore in Ferndale, Wash. It was to make a one-week road journey across the U.S. to our beautiful Island. Given my luck, I wasn’t surprised to find out, when inquiring about its arrival, that after a week it had only made it as far as Chicago. I’ve been told it has finally arrived somewhere in Florida, but until it arrives at The Pour-
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house and is installed, we can’t offer our waiting guests the coffee we are so excited to pour. Coffee, beer and wine will be only part of what we offer. I feel we have sourced some great pour options for our customers. I’m super excited about the coffee beans we have found. We have chosen a roaster from San Francisco that is an award winner in many categories and offers coffee beans that align well with the products we want to serve. The beans are singleorigin and produced by a cooperative of growers who are fairly treated. We plan on featuring beans from other roasters on a rotational basis or as a special offer. Feedback will always be appreciated. The food menu we will be
offering is even more exciting to me. As previously mentioned, the food is a collection of items I have enjoyed over the years. As we near completion of the menu testing, I’m comfortable preparing some daily specials to include in our offer. Because of that sweet tooth I previously mentioned, our first two specials will be Canadian specialties: butter tarts and Nanaimo bars. Both are quintessential Canadian treats. Today’s recipe features butter tarts. It’s a simple pastry tart with a filling of butter, sugar, syrup and egg. Pecan nuts can be added as a topping before baking to add additional texture and flavor. We hope you enjoy.
3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/3 cup unsalted butter 1 tbsp heavy cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 large egg
Directions
In a large bowl sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in the lard and butter with two knives until the mixture is coarse. In a measuring cup, mix the egg and vinegar and then fill with cold water until you have one cup of liquid combined. Slowly add the liquid to the dough until it clings together. Form into two balls, wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour. Using one ball at a time, roll the dough out onto a floured surface to a 1/8” thickness. Cut into 4-inch circles. Reuse the cutoff dough until you have 12 circles. Place the pastry circles into a muffin pan and refrigerate. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. For the filling, in a saucepan melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in cream and vanilla. Once cool to touch, whisk in the egg to the mixture. Divide the pecans into the empty tart shells and fill halfway with the filling. Bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Let cool completely before serving.
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Vacation destinations are often known for long-standing festivals and events that bring visitors and locals together for celebrations. Annual music, art and food events are often cited as occasions that impact vacation schedules. Fortunately for families with children, Anna Maria Island is host to many of these celebrations throughout the year. May is known for Snooks Adams Day, July 4th is the Privateers Parade, and October welcomes the Trail of Treats. A special event on the horizon is the Easter Egg Hunt at the Sandbar on April 16th from 9-11AM. The 10th annual Egg Roll is also scheduled and is reminiscent of the celebrated Egg Roll on the White House Lawn. Children take great pleasure in the competition of rolling real hardboiled eggs down a course in the sand with the reward of a prize at the end. Now in its 34th year, the Easter Egg Hunt takes place on the beach in front of the Sandbar. Children 10 and under bring their baskets and gather as PDQ\ HJJV DV WKH\ FDQ ¿QG Over-the-top adorned bonnets are
decorated prior to the celebration and often worn to the event and prizes are awarded to the judge’s favorites in adult and youth categories. Always the highlight of the day, the Easter Bunny makes a special appearance each year as the guest of honor to the delight of the children and parents alike. Arts and crafts, refreshments from the Sandbar and DJ Chuck Caudill make the event lively and bring smiles to the attendees. Planned activities: •9AM Pavilion opens with crafts, coloring pages, egg roll and refreshments •9:30AM Egg Hunt on the beach in front of the restaurant •10:15AM Bonnet Contest (youth and adult categories) The Sandbar is always committed to giving back to the community. The restaurant hosts this free event for children and families. Content from The Chiles Group.
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Addictive real estate
f all the things we can become addicted to in our difficult world, real estate is probably one of the safer vices. Or is it? Wanting to see how other people live has been around forever. Certainly, television has promoted shows like the oldie “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous,” and more recently “House Hunters,” but what we have going on now is far more addictive. The internet, by design, is addictive but may be especially so for potential homebuyers who need to get a jump on properties as quickly as possible. Several online websites list properties for sale, including properties on local real estate multiple listing services, which once were unavailable except to Realtors. Zillow is the most well-known, and there are plenty of Zillow addicts who are constantly surfing Zillow, not only because they are looking for a home but also just because it’s fun. Zillow not only lists properties usually by
Castles in the Sand LOUISE BOLGER homeowners, but multiple listing properties can be on the site as well. Zillow also lists estimated values if you provide them with a specific address. Believing these numbers can be dangerous in a fast-moving real estate market. Today’s value can be understated in a week. I always remember the owner of the first real estate company I worked for saying if you’re gone for a week, you’ll come back to a whole new market. Now, if you’re gone for a day the market may have changed. Online real estate websites studies have shown that the highest traffic times on their sites are weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Remember when most of us had jobs
actually working in an office during those hours? Well, now that remote work has taken over large areas of the workforce, everyone has time to “Zillow surf” between Zoom calls and changing the baby. Is all that time surfing working? Maybe. Buyers do have an opportunity to find new listings in their price range and area as soon as they’re on the market, but the stress can be overwhelming. There is also an interesting report released by the National Association of Realtors indicating that from 2010 to 2020 about 71% of the increase in housing wealth was gained by high-income households. This shows that the housing value gap between households earning more than 200% of their area’s median income and other homeowners widened significantly in the decade. As of the end of last year, homeownership is at 65.5% per the Census Bureau, but that doesn’t appear to be helping middle-income households. This is a really bad situation that is only
getting worse since first-time buyers are being left out of the real estate market more every day. Lack of inventory and rising mortgage rates are only making that situation worse. Homeownership is the path to building wealth and this country is gradually losing the middle class because of all the roadblocks that are preventing them from owning homes. This isn’t news to the Anna Maria housing market, where the number of properties priced at more than $1 million far outweighs everything else. It’s not too much better off the Island, either. New construction is generally starting above what first-time buyers can afford, and affordable resales are few and far between. Millennials can surf Zillow as long as they want but, unfortunately, it may not help them. On this, I have no advice. Sometimes the best answer is to take a breath and see what develops. In this market, it will likely be a long breath.
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OBITUARIES Patricia Ann Banyas Patricia Ann Banyas, 90, of Cortez, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2022, with her family by her side. She is survived by her family and many friends. Born and raised in Cortez, she married and raised her family in Bradenton Beach and then moved back to Cortez for many great years. “Patty Cakes,” as she was affectionately called by her grandchildren, whom she cherished and adored, was always there to help and comfort. There were also many friends over the years that she enjoyed spending time with. Patricia also was a very successful businesswoman in real estate, printing and restaurants. A gentle soul, she will be very much missed. Services were Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd St. W., Bradenton, Fla., 34209. Condolences may be made to www.brownandsonsfuneral.
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4/2, 2 p.m., abandoned boat, 100 12th St. S. The officer responded to the Bradenton Beach city dock about an abandoned dinghy. Upon arrival, the officer saw a 10-foot dinghy wedged under the dock. The craft had no registration numbers or other identifiers to track the owner. The area was posted with signs that dinghies are not permitted, and it was a violation of city ordinance. The dinghy was removed from the water and taken to Bradenton Beach Public Works. 4/4, 1:14 a.m., noise complaint, 103 26th St. N. The officer responded to a call about a noise complaint. Upon arrival, the officer heard no noise levels that were more than city ordinance allowed, so the renters were advised of the ordinance and the person who made the complaint was told to call dispatch if the noise continued. No further action was taken. 4/5, 8:40 p.m., information, 116 Bridge St. The complainant called dispatch and was later contacted by police by phone regarding what the caller said
was an illegal tow of his car from the post office on Bridge Street. The caller advised police that he had, indeed, parked his vehicle illegally in the post office 15-minute parking while he and his wife went to a nearby bar. The caller said he arrived back at the car while Manatee Towing had lifted the car off the ground but had not left the premises yet. He argued that Florida law states if the owner arrives while the tow truck is still on the premises, the owner must be allowed to pay a fee on location and have the car returned. The complainant says the tow truck refused this and took his car to the impound lot. Manatee Towing did not immediately respond to a call from police. The owner did not press charges.
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4/3, 2:52 p.m., information, 100 45th St. While on patrol, the officer responded to a male and female smoking marijuana on the beach. Upon arrival, the officer contacted the two subjects and they admitted they had been smoking a “blunt,” but said they both had legal medical marijuana cards, which upon inspection, they did legally possess. The officer observed the marijuana label was not properly marked, and the subjects admitted they ordered it from Instagram, which did require them to show a valid Florida medical card. No
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charges were filed, but the marijuana was seized and placed into evidence. 4/5, 9:38 a.m., petit theft, 5803 Holmes Blvd. The reporting person described last seeing two bikes in the driveway of her rental at 1 a.m. When she awoke at 7 a.m. she realized the two bikes were missing. There was no information about identifying the bikes, and the people who rented them were not available to assist. No further action was taken. 4/5, 6:45 p.m., city ordinance violation/ alcohol, 100 79th St. While the officer was walking along the 79th Street beach access, he saw a male subject walking toward him carrying a cup, which he dumped into the bushes when he saw the officer. The officer suspected the subject of being a minor based on his nervous behavior, actions, and appearance. The subject confirmed he was only 18 and had alcohol under the age of 21. The subject said his parents had given him the alcohol, so the officer had the male escort him to where the parents were on the beach. The father and the underage male were given citations and the family was escorted from the beach.
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SHANNON: Pleads no contest FROM PAGE 1
83, of Michigan, who was on vacation in Holmes Beach with her husband. According to a Holmes Beach Police Department report, Shannon struck Dakin with her vehicle in the 2700 block of Gulf Drive. Witnesses to the accident saw a woman matching Shannon’s description leave the vehicle to check on
Dakin before getting back in the vehicle and fleeing the scene, according to the report. Dakin was pronounced dead at the accident scene. Shannon’s vehicle was found in Cortez village near the FISH Preserve the following day and she turned herself in to Bradenton police that afternoon.
On Feb. 15, 2021, Shannon’s then-attorney Ronald Filipkowski entered a plea of not guilty on her behalf. She was released the next day on a $15,000 bond. Shannon’s trial was originally scheduled for Nov. 15, 2021 before being rescheduled to this week.
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the custody of his parents. The search continues for 18-year-old Cameron Leron Evans, of Sarasota, who is described as a 6’0” 140-pound Black male. “We’ve had multiple agencies checking addresses for the remaining suspect, Cameron Evans, on active warrants,” Holmes Beach Police Lieutenant Brian Hall said. “I’m sure he’s just laying low and hiding out, but he’ll get caught.” Purcell, a Holmes Beach resident, was walking his dog with his 10-year-old niece on the evening of March 23 when he came upon some teenagers breaking bottles, drinking alcohol and vandalizing Anna Maria Elementary School property. According to police,
Purcell yelled at the group to stop what they were doing, which resulted in the group of teens becoming aggressive. Although Purcell waived a pocket knife as he feared for his safety, it was not a deterrent to the teens, who knocked him to the ground and beat him severely, including an assault with a wooden object, possibly a skateboard. According to Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer, police arrived on the scene around 9 p.m. to find the assailants gone and Purcell unconscious on the ground. The victim was taken to HCA Florida Blake Hospital in stable condition, but suffering from multiple serious injuries. Although there was no video footage of the incident, the suspect
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and the nature of the charges, Evans is considered a danger to the community. Police are urging the public not to approach Evans if seen and to contact the Holmes Beach Police Department immediately with any information. Crime Stoppers can be reached at 866-634-TIPS or a web tip can be submitted online. Information can be submitted anonymously, and Crime Stoppers may pay a cash reward of up to $3,000. Purcell’s family has set up a GoFundMe page to help with his medical bills. As of April 10, the effort has raised $17,015 of the $25,000 goal. Donate at https:// www.gofundme.com/f/evan-purcellshospital-bills?qid=40db156d552360e78 2ffcda4a507e9d6.
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community quilt to raise funds for The Center. The Tour of Homes quilt was born as they were joined by many other quilters over the years to create a total of 20 fabric works of art, especially for the event. A fun fact, Pettigrew said, is that neither woman had ever quilted before they made the first Tour quilt, though both of them had artistic backgrounds. Of the original 12 Eyeland Needlers, she said only about four of them knew how to quilt that first year. Pettigrew said she and Reinholz designed the first three quilts together before alternating designing duties for many years after that, until Reinholz left the group due to health concerns. Each of the 12 group members would select a section of the quilt to create and they would gather at The Center to work together. Ken Jackson’s Green Real Estate sponsored the quilt from 2003-2019, while local real estate broker and owner Darcie Duncan was a frequent sponsor of the boutique. The 2003 quilt was dedicated to the memory of group member Irene Murphy, who passed away that year. In 2007, the group introduced the “name the quilt” contest. For a month, the quilt was either on display at The Center or the Island Branch Library, where the public could put in their name
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Left, Tour attendees stroll through the bottom level of the Gauld house on Key Royale during the 2018 Tour of Homes. Right, Penny Reinholz and Joan Pettigrew pose with the first finished Tour of Homes quilt, “Life on Anna Maria Island.” suggestions. One name was chosen each year by the Eyeland Needlers and the winner was awarded raffle tickets to try and win the quilt. Raffle tickets to try and win the quilt raised thousands of dollars for The Center over the years. Before the cancellation of the 2020 event, Pettigrew announced that the 20th quilt would be the group’s last. It was raffled off during a March 2022 wine-tasting event at The Center. Pruett, who first joined the Tour of Homes committee as a liaison to The Center while working for the nonprofit in 2012, eventually became chair of the group.
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“It did take a village to get this thing going,” Pruett said of the Tour of Homes, acknowledging the many volunteers, quilters, crafters and committee members who participated in the event over its 26 years. “Everyone worked so hard to try and make it easy for those who came.” She added that committee members began meeting as early as October to plan for the next year’s event and to have crafting sessions, often at Pettigrew’s house. “It was a lot of work and a busy day, but we always had fun,” Pettigrew said.
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The first group of Eyeland Needlers work on the first-ever Tour of Homes quilt in 2020. Founded by Penny Reinholz and Joan Pettigrew, the first group made 20 quilts to raise money for The Center.
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Chiles, the restaurant group’s landscaping architect will provide additional guidance on the project. which will include the installation of a drip irrigation system. The new trees will enhance previous plantings done in 2017, McClellan said, adding they have not fared well. The plans she presented to CRA and commission members note: “The plants will prevent erosion, provide shade and create an aesthetic view from the Bradenton Beach Scenic Highway and the Gulf of Mexico.” McClellan told the CRA and city commission members the plantings will be completed before the city’s National Arbor Day observance takes place there on Friday, April 29 at 9:30 a.m. She originally proposed using trees to be donated by Manatee County and transplanted from the Coquina Beach park area that is being reconfigured. Instead, the CRA members wanted new trees planted by a professional landscaping firm that guarantees its work. Each professionally planted
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Wooden stakes mark the intended locations for the new trees to be planted. tree will cost $250, funded by donations from the Anna Maria Island Garden Club, Florida Forest Service, Modern Woodmen of America and Keep Manatee Beautiful, McClellan said. The plans she presented note the city will be responsible for the initial watering of the new trees and the maintenance thereafter.
While McClellan referred to the undeveloped city-owned area as “City Park,” City Attorney Ricinda Perry noted the area has never been officially designated or named as a city park. Mayor John Chappie said that’s something the commission can consider in the future.
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Moss, Sato share top spot BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN
ANNA MARIA - The Island weather smiled on adult soccer at The Center Thursday night, as the rain lifted in time to let the fields dry for week two play. After four games, two teams emerged undefeated. Moss Builders won its second game of the season, beating Servis First Bank 5-2. Goals by Moss Builders’ Gerardo Urbiola, Hakan Toka and Chris Klotz put the game out of reach for Connor Haughey’s Servis First team. Haughey and teammate, Race Arnade, each put one past the Moss Builders goalie. Greg Moss is credited with two saves for his team, while Yuri Pereira made three nice stops for Servis First. In the second game of the night, neither team was able to score a goal. Shady Lady and The Gitt Team each lost their first games in week one. In week two, the game ended with the score 0-0 thanks to six saves by Mark Long for The Gitt Team, and seven stops by Shady Lady’s Jake Parsons. Parsons found himself at the net for the first time since 2010 when he was 15 years old. Parsons is just one of many current adult soccer players in the league who started on the smallest pitch at The Center. Game three solidified Sato Real Estate as an early contender to win the championship again this season. Despite the eight saves by Tuna McCracken and three by teammate Tyler Brewer, Salty Printing could not put a win in the statistics for the young team, falling 5-1 to Sato.
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Race Arande, for Servis First Bank, top left, moves up on Greg Moss to threaten possession. Above left, stride for stride, Race Arande and Greg Moss fight for the ball for the Servis First Bank and Moss Builders teams at The Center last week. Above, Servis First Bank’s Max Gazzo reaches and fights to keep the soccer ball in play Thursday night, with Gerardo Urbiola on the spot ready to challenge for Moss Builders. With the loss of Kevin Roman to an injury, Lucas Vecchio was the only Salty player to get past the Sato Real Estate defense and goalkeeper Ben Sato. Vecchio’s goal came off an assist by Nick Cavalluzzi. On the winning side of the ball, Sato Real Estate’s Selena Gonzalez contributed with two goals. Will Kretzmann, Danny Anderson and Damir Glavan each put points on the scoreboard toward the 5-1 victory. The final game of the night was a blowout, with Gulfview Windows & Doors handily defeating Progressive Cabinetry 11-2. The firepower of Keith Mahoney and surefire leg of Greg Ross meant nine points for Gulfview. Singles
by Emily Argeros and Daniel Aden were recorded along with two assists by Mahoney. The two goals by Progressive Cabinetry prevented the shutout. Each team had 10 recorded saves between goalies on each side. Osvaldo Cabello had seven stops for Gulfview, as did Robb Marshall for Progressive Cabinetry. Sharing keeper duties for Gulfview Windows & Doors, Raul Loera had three saves. Steve Oelfke matched Loera with three of his own. Both teams ended another action-packed night at The Center with a 1-1-0 record going into the third week of adult co-ed recreational soccer play.
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