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April 24, 2019

Last pier piling driven

The request for proposals to build the restaurant and bait shop has been issued.

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Hundreds of kids and parents hunted for eggs on the beach at the Sandbar Restaurant before moving on to more Easter fun on Pine Avenue. See Page 35 for more.

Commission wants to floodproof city buildings

ANNA MARIA – The last concrete piling for the new Anna Maria City Pier has been driven and the request for proposals (RFP) to build the new T-end restaurant and bait shop has been issued.

On Wednesday, March 17, Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy emailed city commissioners a pier construction update.

“The last pile for the pier was driven today. The barge will be leaving for Tampa by the weekend, weather permitting, and returning next week with the timbers to build the caps and complete the bents. In other events, the RFP for the restaurant and bait shop was issued this week with a bid submission deadline of May 20,” Murphy wrote.

Murphy’s email update said the firm selected to build the restaurant and bait shop will have 200 days to complete the building, with a December 2019 completion date and a $475-per-day penalty for failing to complete that work on time.

Murphy also noted the commission must still make a final decision on exterior siding for the restaurant and bait shop. The commission originally selected Kebony hardwood siding but later discussed possibly using Hardie Plank instead.

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Bradenton Beach officials want to floodproof and windproof three existing city buildings rather than building a new city hall complex.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – Bradenton Beach City Hall, the Tingley Memorial Library, the police station and the public works buildings will remain in place for the foreseeable future.

Instead of potentially replacing the city buildings with a new city hall complex – which has been discussed – the commission wants to floodproof and windproof the existing city hall, police station and public works buildings.

During the Tuesday, April 16 city commission work meeting, Building Official Steve Gilbert told Mayor John Chappie, Vice Mayor Jake Spooner and Commissioner Ralph Cole it would cost ap-

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Bradenton Beach officials want to floodproof and windproof the city hall building entrances. proximately $536,000 to floodproof and windproof the three city buildings. Gilbert said there would be additional ‘soft costs’ that include engineering, design and permitting.

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A chilly setting Cool temperatures might have been responsible for an apparent drop in attendance at the 55th Annual Easter Sunrise Service at Manatee Beach on Easter Sunday, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island. Personnel from all six of the Island's churches participated in the service. Right, top, Rev. Ed Moss of CrossPointe Fellowship read from the scriptures. Morgan Lawson, right, below, sang and Chuck Caudell played the keyboard.

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Speed limit change for Manatee Avenue There’s a speed limit change coming for Manatee Avenue from its intersection with Gulf Drive at the Manatee Beach to 980 feet east of the Harbour Isle development just over the Anna Maria Island Bridge. According to an April 12 notice from the Florida Department of Transportation, the speed limit in both directions on that stretch of Manatee Avenue is being lowered to 35 miles per hour. Currently the speed limit is 25 miles per hour from Gulf Drive to 805 feet east of East Bay Drive, 35 miles per hour from that point to the bridge and 35 miles per hour across the bridge where it changes 980 feet west of Harbour Isle to 45 miles per hour. The change is expected to go into effect on or around April 26.

New camera system nabs car thief Within three hours of turning on the new Holmes Beach license plate recognition camera system, Police Chief Bill Tokajer said a stolen car was located on the Island.

The incident happened on April 18 at 7:05 p.m. when a car reported stolen was captured by the cameras entering Holmes Beach. The system alerted officers who tracked the car to Bradenton Beach where HBPD officers assisted Bradenton Beach Police with the traffic stop.

It was learned that the vehicle was a rental car that had not been returned by the driver at the end of the contract period. The car was reported stolen by a car rental service in Orlando on Feb. 25. While officers were on the scene, the driver contacted the rental company and extended the rental contract for the vehicle.

Chamber gathers at museum The Anna Maria Island Historical Society, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, will host the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, April 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. The Historical Society will award its annual scholarship at the meeting. There will be snacks and liquid refreshments and networking. The cost is $5 for Chamber members and $10 for prospective members. For more information, call the Chamber at 941-778-1541.

Correction A story in last week’s Sun referred to a proposed pedal bus as a pedal pub. PedalPub is a registered trademark and the term was incorrectly used to describe a pedal bus that allows passengers to bring their own alcohol. The PedalPub company has no affiliation with the pedal bus presenter who addressed the Anna Maria City Commission.

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Speciale steps down as dock facilitator

Sam Speciale will continue to serve as the Bradenton Beach police chief.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – Police Chief Sam Speciale will no longer serve as the facilitator and city liaison for the Community Redevelopment Agency’s (CRA) yet-to-be completed floating dock project.

Speciale made the announcement in an email sent to Mayor John Chappie and the city commissioners at 1:29 p.m. on Thursday, April 18.

“With the sending of this email I am officially stepping down as facilitator for the floating dock project. A recent shift in the duties of individuals has put the direction of this project in a direction I do not agree with, and it is for these reasons I am stepping down. I will forward any correspondence to date with any and all of the parties involved and will advise all parties to forward any further correspondence to the city attorney and to the city treasurer,” Speciale’s email said in its entirety.

Speciale’s email did not specify which duties had changed and when contacted later in the week he declined additional comment.

Speciale is not retiring as the city’s police chief.

City hall was closed on Friday due to the Easter holiday and no formal discussion had taken place yet as to who would replace Speciale as the dock project facilitator.

Until last week, Speciale served as point man for the CRA-funded efforts to install a floating public day dock along the south side of the Bridge Street Pier. The new dock will replace the storm-damaged floating dock removed in 2017.

The dock project began in early 2017 when the CRA contracted the Technomarine Group to manufacture and install the floating dock for $119,980. Due to circumstances beyond the control of Speciale and the CRA, the yet-to-be completed project has dragged on for nearly two years.

In mid-2017, Technomarine representative Ben Talbert predicted the dock would be installed that September or October. After that potential deadline was missed, Technomarine CEO Erik Sanderson promised subsequent completion deadlines

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Police Chief Sam Speciale will no longer serve as the dock project facilitator. that were also missed. Earlier this year the CRA severed its working relationship with Technomarine.

On April 10, the CRA members directed City Attorney Ricinda Perry to draft a contract to enter into with the Gibsonton-based Hecker Construction Company to install the pilings and the pre-manufactured deck sections alongside the pier for $105,754.

This will bring the estimated final cost of the floating dock project to between $190,000 and $195,000.

During the April 18 city commission meeting, Perry said she was still working on those contract terms.

The CRA members want the contract to include a specific completion date, but that request is complicated by a separate permitting process with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the Army Corps of Engineers.

The CRA needs an updated submerged land lease before the new floating dock can be installed.

Until last week, Speciale also served as the CRA liaison with the Environmental Science Associates (ESA) consulting firm that is assisting the CRA with the submerged land lease update. The update is required not only for the floating dock, but also for the pending installation of a police department boatlift and the proposed installation of additional finger docks that would expand the public dockage provided by the floating dock.

On April 10, ESA representative Dianne Rosensweig told CRA members she would submit the needed

A recent shift in the duties of individuals has put the direction of this project in a direction I do not agree with, and it is for these reasons I am stepping down.”

Sam Speciale, Bradenton Beach police chief

documents to FDEP and the Army Corps by mid-May. She said she does not anticipate any more delays with the submerged land lease update, but she said she couldn’t promise when those two agencies would sign off on the lease update that is needed before the floating dock can be installed.

When the dock project started, FDEP considered it to be a standalone project, but the state agency now wants all three pier area projects combined into a single submerged land lease update.

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Coquina Beach parking remains limited The parking area closure makes it harder to find a parking spot on holiday weekends.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – Beachgoers should avoid the south end of the Coquina Beach parking lot, especially during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, according to Manatee County officials.

The south end of the beach parking lot remains closed during a stormwater drainage and parking upgrade project. The central and north areas of the parking lot remain open, as do the parking areas at the adjacent Cortez Beach on Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach.

“Anna Maria Island residents and visitors will begin to see roadside advisory signs reminding drivers of the limited parking on the southern end of Coquina Beach. Drivers are encouraged to carpool to the Island, use the Anna Maria Island trolley or park in designated parking areas away from the construction, especially during

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The south end of the Coquina Beach parking lot will remain closed for several months. busy holiday weekends,” according to the county’s April 19 press release.

The two-phase stormwater drainage project is designed to reduce flooding at Coquina Beach. Phase 1, now underway, is scheduled for completion by Spring 2020. Once Phase 1 is complete, Phase 2 will begin with similar work

planned for the north end of the parking lot.

“When complete, stormwater should drain more quickly, helping to address frequent flooding and standing water conditions at Coquina Beach,” according to the county's press release.

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Spring Gala fundraiser set ANNA MARIA – Get ready for a splash of color at the Spring Gala Fundraiser on Saturday, May 4 from 6 to 10 a.m. at The Center, 407 Magnolia Ave. This is the Anna Maria Elementary School’s largest fundraiser and it’s theme is “A Night of Warhol.”

The price is $50 per person for dinner, dancing and auctions for items donated by local businesses and class art projects. Wear something colorful.

The “dress code” is cocktail attire.

Businesses and individuals may donate auction items or services at the school front desk, 4700 Gulf Drive, for Nicole Plummer or Janae Rudacille. Those wanting to be a sponsor or reserve tables may contact Rudacille at janaestylist@gmail.com or 941730-8298.

Tickets may be purchased online at Eventbrite.com (search ”Color Splash”) at wmepto.org or their Facebook page. Tickets are also available at the school’s front desk. Make checks out to AME PTO.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Roundabouts not safe As a visitor to the area from the UK over the past 30 years, I was dismayed to learn about the proposed roundabouts in Holmes Beach. Would it not be a good idea to install temporary roundabouts for a trial period, leaving the existing traffic lights switched off? In the UK we have found in many cases that roundabouts replacing traffic lights do not work, leading to greater traffic buildups. This has resulted in the highway department installing traffic lights in addition to the roundabouts.

The roundabout on Gulf Drive/Bridge Street

Bradenton Beach causes enough problems. Drivers do not tend to use turn signals when they are turning into Bridge Street, nor do many drivers exiting Bridge Street know the meaning of yield. It is not helped by the proximity of the pedestrian crossings and bus stops.

Secondly, I am glad to see the idea of paid parking has been dropped. It would certainly deter us from visiting as we come for long periods to enjoy your beaches.

Heather Simpson Preston, Lancashire U.K.

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WMFR board talks future building plans

10005 Gulf Drive For information, call 941708-6130 April 25, 6 p.m. – City Commission meeting April 30, 8 a.m. – Special Magistrate hearing

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BRADENTON – It’s official - West Manatee Fire Rescue’s administration building has sold to The Oasis Middle School and the district’s staff is looking for a new permanent home.

The WMFR board’s April 16 meeting was the first held at the district’s temporary offices, across the street from their former building on the second floor at Palma Sola Presbyterian Church. Right now, the plan is to stay where they are for at least a year, possibly more, while the staff locates a new facility or builds one.

During a workshop held before the meeting, preliminary budget talks began for the 2019-20 fiscal year. Part of the talks centered around the $1.4 million set aside in the district’s capital expenditures to pay cash for a new administration location.

For a new administration location, the district’s staff is looking for something around 4,000 to 5,000 square feet in size that’s off-Island but still in the district and that can be hardened to withstand hurricane force winds.

Chief Ben Rigney suggested that the building could possibly function somewhat like a west side emergency operations center in the event that the worst hap-

May 1, 2 p.m. – Scenic WAVES meeting May 2, 6 p.m. – City Commission meeting

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The old West Manatee Fire Rescue administration building will soon be home to The Oasis Middle School which plans to open at the site in the fall.

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pened and Anna Maria Island took a direct hit from a strong hurricane with the three Island city governments being able to operate temporarily out of the new administration building.

Commissioner Al Robinson was not in favor of the idea.

“We are not the savior for everybody,” Robinson said, adding that the district’s first priority is its own operations. With no direct hits to the Island in many years, he suggested taking a different stance and looking at operating the district’s administration out of one of the existing three fire stations.

Commissioner George Harris said it would be impossible to add the administration staff and facilities to the existing fire stations due to lack of room to build. He added that whether or not other governmental enti-

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ties were allowed to come to the building in the event of an emergency, WMFR needs a hardened administration building to run its own operations and allow for the additional personnel needed during and after a storm event.

Commissioner Larry Jennis said that while he thinks the discussion of what kind of building to have has merit, he thinks it’s very early to discuss how it could function as a form of emergency operations center.

“Next year we are going to be here,” Commissioner Randy Cooper said. “We need to decide how best to service our community.”

Chief Tom Sousa and Rigney agreed to come back before commissioners with a plan of what the district’s administration staff needs and a list of goals for the potential new building at a 5 p.m. workshop before the May 21 meeting.

Celebrate Arbor Day by volunteering Join Keep Manatee Beautiful this Arbor Day to volunteer and help make our local parks more beautiful. On Arbor Day, Friday, April 26, Keep Manatee Beautiful and Manatee County government will be planting two white Geiger trees at 10:30 a.m. at Kingfish boat ramp, just west of the Anna Maria Island Bridge in Holmes Beach at 752 Manatee Ave. W. Also on Arbor Day, 11 live oak

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While the district has $1.4 million in cash to be used to purchase or build new administrative offices, some commissioners are not sure it’s the best use of the funds.

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trees donated by Modern Woodmen of America will be planted on the Palma Sola Scenic Highway at the Perico Preserve parking lot and the Robinson Preserve southside parking lot. The ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. at the Perico Preserve parking lot, 11700 Manatee Ave. W. In celebration of Earth Day this week, there’s a volunteer opportunity to help replant the Palma Sola

Scenic Highway Park at the corner of 75th Street and Manatee Avenue West in Bradenton. Bring your tools and come lend a hand from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 27.

The new design for the park was provided by the Manatee County Extension Service. Native plants for the event were purchased at SweetBay Nursery and mulch for the project was donated by Big Earth.

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Beach market, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Storytelling, The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, 10 a.m., $38.

Coloring Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, noon.

Blood drive, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 12:30-4 p.m.

Ukulele lessons, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 3 p.m.

Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce April Business Card Exchange, The Anna Maria Island Historical Society Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 5 to 7 p.m., $5 for members or $10 for prospective members.

Reserve to 941-778-1541 or info@amichamber.org.

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Veterans services information, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m.

Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m.

Seaside Quilters, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Read, Read, Read Early Readers Book Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 4 p.m.

Jam in the Sand, Anna Maria Island Beach Café, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 8 p.m.

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Forty Carrots, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Mahjong, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m.

Sunset drum circle, Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 8 p.m.

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Nest Nature Days, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Earth Day 2019 Kayak Clean Up, Neal Preserve, 12301 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, 9 a.m. Reserve to sarah. denison@mymanatee.org.

CPR Training, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m.

Photo scanning time, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

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Beach market, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Rise and Shine Power Flow Yoga, Robinson Preserve, Mosaic NEST, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 10:30 a.m., $10 cash only. Reserve to 941-742-5923 or aedan. stockdale@mymanatee.org.

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April 29 Social bridge games, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, noon.

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Turtle season on the way

BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring volunteers are tuning up for the start of sea turtle nesting season on May 1.

Director Suzi Fox and her volunteers attended the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) nesting beach workshop in Punta Gorda on Wednesday, April 17 and got some good information from Luciano Soares with the FWC’s

Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, Fox said.

Volunteers are the face of the non-profit organization on Anna Maria Island’s beaches, and as such, are a primary source of information for beachgoers, most of whom are visiting from elsewhere.

“It’s really important we give the right information,” Fox said, and just as important not to become “turtle police.”

Volunteers are monitoring the beaches daily in anticipation of the first turtle nest of the season.

Turtle Talks will start up in

June every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach. The talks will feature new information this year, including turtlefriendly lighting displays and information on recycling and trash, which is important for turtles and birds because predators - including raccoons and coyotes - are attracted by trash, she said.

Shorebird nesting season has so far been disappointing, Fox said, with no nests yet, and only some scattered colonies of black skimmers expected to nest.

Embark on adoption adventure The U.S. Coast Guard Station Cortez and the Humane Society of Manatee County will present the “Welcome Aboard!” dog adoption event on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W. in Cortez. Embark on a new voyage by bringing home your newest adventure partner!

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TURTLE TIPS During sea turtle season, May 1 – Oct. 31, please follow these tips: • Turn off lights visible from the beach and close blinds from sundown to sunrise; lights confuse nesting sea turtles and may cause them to go back to sea and drop their eggs in the water, where they won’t hatch. Light can also attract hatchlings away from the water.

• Don’t use flashlights, lanterns or camera flashes on the beach at night.

• Remove all objects from the sand from sundown to sunrise; they can deter sea turtles from nesting and disorient hatchlings.

• Fill in the holes you dig in the sand before leaving the beach; they can trap nesting and hatching sea turtles, which cannot live long out of the water.

• Don’t use wish lanterns or fireworks; they litter the beach and Gulf.

• Do not trim trees and plants that shield the beach from lights.

• Never touch a sea turtle; it’s the law. If you see people disturbing turtles, call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Wildlife Alert hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922).

BIRD TIPS During bird nesting season, March through August, please follow these tips: •Never touch a shorebird chick, even if it’s wandering outside a staked nesting area.

• Teach kids not to chase birds – bird parents may abandon nests if they’re disturbed.

• Don’t feed birds – it encourages them to fly at people aggressively and is not good for their health.

• If birds are screeching and flying at you, you’re too close.

• Avoid posted bird nesting areas and use designated walkways to the beach.

• Keep pets away from bird nesting areas.

• Keep the beach clean; food scraps attract predators such as raccoons and crows to the beach, and litter can entangle birds and other wildlife.

• If you see people disturbing nesting birds, call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Wildlife Alert hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922).

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Gulf Drive Cafe seeks expansion The expansion request raises concerns about trash, parking, noise and increased seating.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – Wendy and George Kokolis want to expand their Gulf Drive Cafe, but their proposed plans concern neighbors and Planning and Zoning Board (P&Z) members.

Architect Bob Gause represented the Kokolis’ at the Wednesday, April 17 P&Z meeting. The major development application Gause presented proposes 446 square feet of additional kitchen space, 886 square feet of second-story storage space, 887 square feet of additional covered dining space, 86 additional seats and three ADA-compliant handicapped parking spaces. The additional kitchen, storage and deck space would be located beachside at the north end of the property.

Concern expressed by residents and P&Z members included increased pressure on the existing dumpsters, parking, beach parking, noise, increased impervious surfaces and increasing the allowed seating capacity during

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The proposed expansion would take place on the north end of the Gulf Drive Cafe’s beachfront property. weddings and special events. These concerns led to the public hearing being continued to Wednesday, May 22 at 1 p.m.

The memo that City Planner Alan Garrett included in last week’s meeting packet notes the additional impervious surfaces created by the expansion would exceed the city’s maximum lot coverage by 800 square feet. Several infiltration swells and drainage trenches are proposed to help offset this.

Garrett’s memo notes city code requires one parking space for every four seats and

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one additional space for every two employees working during the largest shift.

“The restaurant can add the additional 86 seats and comply with the Land Development Code,” the memo says.

Garrett suggests two stipulations be included if the major development application is to be later approved by the city commission: (1) Seating be limited to a maximum 300 people, including during weddings and special events, and (2) The proposed 726-square-foot deck be constructed of pervious materials

that allow drainage.

P&Z Chair Ken McDonough lives across the street and expressed concerns about the additional seating further stressing the two dumpsters at the north end of the property.

“I think things can be done better than what I’m seeing here,” McDonough said of the plans.

Vice Chair John Burns expressed concerns about the dumpster area and the lack of grease traps and drains.

Gause said the Kokolis’ are aware of the dumpster concerns and would address them in more detail during a future design phase if the major development application is approved.

Building Official Steve Gilbert said the dumpster area must be brought up to current code if the expansion is approved and would be subject to city, county and state permitting requirements.

RESIDENT INPUT

Gerald Buck serves on the board of directors for the Imperial House condominiums.

The condo owners collectively own the undeveloped beach directly south of the Gulf Drive Cafe.

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City field renovations get underway City Engineer Lynn Burnett is ready to get to work on making planned improvements at city field with some elements completed as early as the end of summer.

BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com

HOLMES BEACH – Projects are ready to get underway with the remodel of the city field complex.

City Engineer Lynn Burnett said that the surveys of the park area are completed and, with the skate park already in the design phase, it’s time to start adding drainage to the complex and regrade the fields.

Once that’s done, she plans to start on one long-awaited project, the city’s dog park.

Burnett said she hopes to install the dog park surfaces as soon as drainage work is complete in the area. The large dog park is currently planned to be relocated to the western side of the existing small dog park in part of what is now a baseball diamond and outfield. If the project stays on schedule, she said construction on the large dog park could start as early as June with the installation of the dog park completed by late summer, along with the surface for the new skate park. She said fencing will still need to be installed once construction is finished at the dog park.

Burnett plans to present the plans

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The site of the old tot lot is still closed off to visitors for safety while the area is cleared of equipment. The playground equipment is planned to be relocated to the area near the pavilion. Pieces of the old skate park adorn the pad near Holmes Beach Public Works. Once the pieces of the old park are removed, the area will serve as a staging area for construction projects. for the dog park at the May 1 meeting of the city’s Parks and Beautification Committee. The meeting is open to the public and will be held Wednesday, May 1 at 10 a.m. at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

With the recent death of the city’s living Christmas tree due to lack of drainage in the city field complex, Commissioner Carol Soustek said she’s worried about the future of the planned projects and if adequate drainage can be achieved in the area. Part of the issue with poor

drainage is believed to be due to old asphalt underneath the grass at city field. Prior to becoming a park complex, the area was an airport. When the airport closed and the park complex was created, it’s believed that rather than go to the expense of removing all of the asphalt from the airport runway that it was simply broken into pieces and covered with new ground material.

Burnett said that while there is old asphalt from the airport underneath the grass at city field, it’s simply still too expensive and

labor intensive to remove all of the old asphalt. Rather than attempt that, her plan is to create a sloped surface to allow for drainage to the infiltration trenches planned to be constructed in the park. She said that all of the asphalt and other confining materials that could lead to standing water will be removed from the infiltration trenches, allowing water to percolate down into the freshwater lens underneath the Island and helping to prevent both flooding and the death of another plant due to damp soil.

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Four chosen for chamber scholarships

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The four members of the Anna Maria Island Scholarship Committee - Bev Lesnick, Wendy Webb, Mike Southwick and Amy Tobin - distributed scholarships to four students at a ceremony last week at the Chamber.

The four scholars were chosen from a record number of applicants, according to Chamber President Terri Kinder.

This has been the highest application response the program has seen. Applicants came from a wide variety of Manatee County schools including St. Stephens, Manatee, Bayshore, Lakewood Ranch, Southeast, Palmetto, Manatee School for the Arts, Bradenton Christian and State College of Florida.

The recipients are: • Emma Johnson, a Manatee High School senior, who took first place in the Manatee Science Fair.

Johnson has volunteered her time as president of the Science National Honor Society, a member of the Key Club, marching band, private tutor and after-care teacher.

Her GPA of 4.0 unweighted and 4.7155 weighted makes her the number one ranked senior in her class. She plans to attend Bates College in Lewiston, Maine for a degree in Biology.

• Ava Clinton, a senior at Manatee School for the Arts, has balanced leadership in clubs, volunteer work and working 25 to 30 hours a week while she maintained her class ranking as first in her senior class.

Coming from a single-parent home she learned to be creative, such as competing in the “Recycled Dreams Fashion Competition.” She constructed a ball gown out of Walmart shopping bags and cereal boxes to win it.

Ava has overcome many challenges to become successful in college already through the Early

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The Anna Maria Chamber of Commerce awarded scholarships to Emma Johnson, a Manatee High School senior who plans to attend Bates College in Lewiston, Maine for a degree in biology; Ava Clinton, a senior at Manatee School for the Arts who will study biology and environmental science at the University of Florida; Gabriela Guardiola, a Bayshore High School senior who wants to beome a forensic psychologist; and Orbilia Matiano, a Bayshore High School senior who wants a degree in diagnostic medical sonography.

Admissions program. She will study Biology and Environmental Science at the University of Florida.

• Gabriela Guardiola will be the first in her family to pursue a postsecondary education. As a student at Bayshore High School she was involved in the AVID (Achievement Via Individual Determination) college prep program. While maintaining herself in the top one percent of her class of 350, Gabriela will attain her A.A. degree at the same time she graduates with her high school diploma.

She aspires to become a forensic psychologist to help rehabilitate mentally ill people in the community, those that have harmed others and themselves. To achieve

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• Bayshore High School senior Orbilia Matiano has shown the motivation to achieve her scholastic goals, evidenced by the AVID 4.0 GPA award while actively involved in the Key Club, school newspaper, JROTC and taking leadership roles.

Her desire is to obtain her associates degree in diagnostic medical sonography at State College of Florida.

This scholarship is a new one from the Chamber for students who want to study, graduate and work in Manatee County. It is called Stay, Learn and Live.

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Crawford dog park dedication Friday BRADENTON - People and pups are invited to the Happy Tails Dog Park at G.T. Bray Park on Friday, April 26 at 2 p.m. for a dedication ceremony renaming the park in honor of Laurie Crawford, who was instrumental in establishing it.

The Anna Maria Island hairdresser passed away at age 64 on Nov. 8, 2018 after a brief illness. Her friends asked Manatee County commissioners to rename the park for her, and they readily agreed.

The resolution states, in part, “Laurie substantially and significantly changed the way the county and our community views animals and their treatment.”

In addition to her work on establishing the county’s first dog park at G.T. Bray Park, she founded the Animal Network in 1999, a volunteer organization with a mission to keep pets out of local animal shelters.

She also founded Canine Christmas in 1999, introduced the No-Kill Manatee movement in 2011 and served on the Manatee County Animal Advisory Board for 15 years, chairing the board from 2001 to 2015.

The 4-acre park at 2811 51st St. W. reopened last fall after a renovation and expansion, and features three pavilions, two water fountains, eight benches, 15 picnic tables, eight wastebag dispensers and 12 trash cans.

Sidewalks have been added from the parking lot to all pavilions for ADA access, and separate entrances to the large and small dog parks have been added for increased safety.

Laurie Crawford Dog Park is open every day from sunrise to sunset, except Monday mornings from 7-10 a.m. when the park is closed for maintenance.

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Improvement projects move forward in Holmes Beach Several improvement projects are underway in Holmes Beach including construction of new sidewalks and crosswalks, stormwater drainage, dredging and seawall repairs.

BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com

HOLMES BEACH – City Engineer Lynn Burnett and the staff at LTA Engineers are busy trying to get several different capital improvement projects completed in Holmes Beach.

STORMWATER

Burnett told commissioners during an April 9 meeting that the city’s stormwater improvements are moving along. She said that Phase B is completed and Phase C of the project is in the design phase, which is expected

to be completed by May. The project is moving through the city behind the Manatee County force main replacement project to avoid putting in the infiltration trenches where they would be in danger of being damaged by future force main replacement. She anticipates Phase C construction to begin by June 1. The project is under consideration for a FEMA matching grant that would see the city reimbursed for 75 percent of costs.

SEAWALLS

Seawalls throughout the city are in need of repair and Burnett plans to start with the ones near city center on Gulf and Marina drives. With a pipe joint underneath Marina Drive failing at every eight feet, Burnett said it’s creating a safety problem in the city center with the ground material falling into the failing joints and creating sinkholes. She plans to begin a pipe re-

placement project in conjunction with seawall repairs in the area. A contract for the project is planned to be presented at a May commission meeting.

DREDGING

Residents near the 63rd Street boat ramp where the Holmes Beach Police boat is housed can expect a dredging project to begin in the next few months. Burnett plans to dredge out the basin at the boat ramp and down the channel to open water to allow for better navigational access.

MULTI-USE PATH

The multi-use path along the eastern side of Palm Drive is still under construction. Burnett said the project will skip the property at CrossPointe Church for now with a wider sidewalk planned for the west side of Palm Drive once work on the force main replacement is completed. Workers are install-

ing a Geogrid over the 57 stone that Burnett said should help keep the 57 stone in the drainage trenches from being crushed and help keep the material in place better so that it doesn’t pose a hazard to people using the multiuse path or bicycle lanes. She said the project is expected to come in under its $302,000 budget and end by May.

CROSSWALK

A new lighted crosswalk is planned for Gulf Drive near Guava to help pedestrians safely cross the road to the nearby beach access point. Improvements also are planned for the beach access paths to make them more accessible for pedestrians. The plans for the crosswalk are 90 percent done, Burnett said, and are on the agenda for commissioners to approve at their April 23 meeting. Once the plans are approved, Burnett said installation of the crosswalk will take place within 60 days.

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Toys for Tots Marine Corps League Commandant Gary Mink, second from left, and member Glenn Weil, far right, present A Toys for Tots plaque to owner Bill Alexander of AParadise Realty, far left, and his staff for their efforts to collect toys last Christmas.

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A good start Chuck Wolfe, Ashley Chiles and Robert Baugh of the Chiles Group ran a smooth Easter egg hunt and celebration on Pine Avenue. This was their first time running the popular family-oriented event.

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Random acts of kindness prevail

BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com

Curiosity got the best of Anna Maria Elementary kindergarten teacher Kelly Crawford and soon her class got to know some neighbors doing kind deeds. Crawford posted it on her Facebook page.

“There is this pink house next door to our playground, and once in a while there will be lots of cars parked there. I always wondered what was going on,” she wrote. “Turns out it is a group of ladies from a nearby church. They meet at the church to work on quilts for our county's migrant children. After the quilting is over, they gather at the pink house for a luncheon. I learned this because one of my student’s grandmother is in this group.”

When she found out the group was going to meet on April 8, she took action.

“I had my kids all write little ‘thank you’ notes for the ladies. We stuck them in the fence, and the ladies all got to come to the fence and meet my kids and read their sweet cards. After that, some of the ladies came to my classroom and talked to the students about quilting, and all the work (measurement, counting, patterning, teamwork) that is involved in this. What a great experience for all!”

She added a P.S. "Thank you to the lady who lives in the pink house, and is kind enough to throw back all the balls that get kicked over our fence during recess and land on her property!"

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Student Xyza Bermudez and her grandmother, Frieda Jaworski, with a quilt that Jaworski's church group made.

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Commissioners discuss future of old Cortez fire station While WMFR commissioners have no plans for the old Cortez fire station, they’re also not ready to remove stipulations on the deed held by FISH.

BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com

BRADENTON – A suggestion for a fire museum to be installed at the former Cortez fire station in Cortez village led to the discovery that there are three reverter clauses on the deed, held by the FISH organization. Now West Manatee Fire Rescue (WMFR) commissioners are trying to decide what to do about it.

At the request of commissioners, Chief Tom Sousa reported during the April 16 board meeting that he spoke with the district’s attorney about the three clauses and what to do about them. On the deed to the old fire station, there are three clauses under which ownership of the building can be returned to the fire district: if the building is used for commercial purposes, if the building is sold without the fire district leadership’s approval and if the district’s leaders decide the location is needed for fire prevention and com-

munity safety. Sousa said the attorney recommended filing a clean quitclaim deed with FISH as the owner of the building without the three clauses.

With it having been 22 years since the property was deeded to FISH, Sousa said he doesn’t see a real need for the district to be involved in it. Some fire commissioners had other ideas.

Commissioner Al Robinson said he didn’t feel the district should give up all of the rights it has to the building in case it was needed in the future. With a new high-rise bridge planned for Cortez Road that has the potential to limit access to the historic fishing village, he suggested it might be necessary to place a small crew or ambulance at the location to serve the village. “It’s a potential asset,� Robinson said. “Why give it away?�

If the district’s leaders did try to enforce one of the clauses, Sousa said it could be difficult or require the district to go to court with FISH. He added that depending on the condition of the structure it might not function well as a substation for WMFR. Commissioners instructed Sousa to obtain photos of the building and create a pros and cons list to help determine whether to let the stipulations go or to keep them and present the list at the May 21 meeting.

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“We haven’t felt they’ve been a good neighbor,� Buck said.

He expressed concerns about the restaurant’s beach being used for overflow parking and about cars parking on the Imperial House beach without permission. Buck questioned whether this is allowed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. He also said restaurant trash frequently blows onto the Imperial House beach.

Buck said his board doesn’t oppose the additional kitchen and storage space but does oppose the additional seating. “We don’t think they should be allowed any more outdoor dining area until they prove they can adequately bus their tables and adequately police the area,� Buck said.

Walter Benson owns a condo in the Beach House Resort next to the Gulf Drive Cafe. He said he loves eating at the restaurant and recommends it to his rental guests, but

his major concern is the dumpster area. Benson said he’s received complaints from his renters about the smell coming from the dumpster area and has experienced it himself.

Lesley Fleming lives across the street. Her concerns include parking, parking on the beach, noise, garbage and the sanitary condition of the dumpster area. “An expansion of this business would exasperate existing problems and issues and I question the business’ ability to manage a bigger restaurant,� Fleming said.

Mel Neely owns a condo in the Beach House Resort. “Trash is a major problem,� he said.

His concerns also include parking, beach parking, delivery truck parking and the construction process itself. “We want to be cooperative, but I think there’s more planning needed before you approve this,� Neely said.

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Lots of laughs at Island Players The Island Players, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, presents the Noel Coward satire, “Present Laughter,” from May 2 to 12 to wrap up their 70th season.

Matinee idol Garry Essendine, known for both his considerable ego and libido, is besieged by adoring ingenues, suspicious business partners, a crazed playwright, his household staff, and his not-so-ex-wife in this classic British comedy featuring secret trysts and unexpected twists.

The talented cast, in order of appearance, includes Abby Deenik as Daphne, Cathy HanselEdgerton as Miss Erikson, Mike Mongold as Fred, Caroline Cox as Monica, Heiko Knipfelberg as Garry, Judy Glynn as Liz, Craig Moran as Roland, James Thaggard as Morris, Peter Ruscoe as Hugo, Pamela Hopkins as Joanna and Denise Handley as Lady Saltburn.

The production staff includes stage manager Priscilla Boyd, assistant stage manager Diana Shoemaker, set designer Jan Van Wart, lighting designer Patrick Bedell, hair and makeup designer

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Clockwise from the front: Heiko Knipfelberg as Garry, Judy Glynn as Liz, Caroline Cox as Monica, James Thaggert as Morris and Pamela Hopkins as Joanna.

Rita Lamoreux and Laura Adams in charge of props.

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Day of art Second graders came from Anna Maria Elementary School to the Artist’s Gallery of Anna Maria Island (AGAMI) Thursday morning for art demonstrations. Students had fun blending colors with pictured artist Wendell Graham; beaded jewelry with Donn Slawsky; and watercolors with Marie Garafano. The annual trek was organized by AGAMI member Donna Grossman.

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Chicken tenders aren’t just for kids Molly Slicker

Golden Chicken Tenders Ingredients

vegetable oil, for frying 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 eggs 1 cup milk 2 cups Drake’s Crispy Fry Mix 1 ½ tbsp Old Bay 2 ½ tsp garlic powder 2 ½ tsp onion powder

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y family jokes that I’m a medical anomaly because I grew to be so tall while eating nothing but chicken tenders and fries during my formative years. Preferably with a Coke on the side, and if it was after basketball practice then with ice cream for dessert.

If I went out to dinner somewhere as a child, I wouldn’t even look at the menu. I already had my eyes set on the chicken tender prize. It wasn’t that I was a picky eater, I would happily try anything someone else ordered, and then I’d fake a smile and take a big sip of my Coke before I could taste it. I just wanted to order what I knew I’d really like - and apparently I only really liked chicken tenders. I was making an educated guess on my habits to avoid disappointment, maximize enjoyment, and minimize waste and monetary loss. What a thoughtful kid!

Luckily, my habits have matured a bit since then. Unfortunately, my tastebuds have not.

Most children go through this picky phase, but now I beg the question: Do we ever really grow out of loving a great plate of tenders and fries?

Somewhere in the midst of growing up we change our eating habits, as we should. We become more aware of nutritional information and are introduced to more dynamic flavors.

We make smarter and more adventurous food decisions. We learn how to

Directions

Do adults ever really outgrow their childhood love of chicken tenders?

pronounce words like quinoa, pho and acai. We’ve left our love of chicken tenders behind, probably next to our elementary school report cards and the ability to spin around without feeling sick.

There have been many times I’ve ordered something at a restaurant only to see the dreamiest plate of chicken tenders delivered to the kid a table over while I’m having to pretend to like Cornish game hen. I thought, part of the joy of being an adult also means you’re your own boss so you can unapologetically eat chicken tenders whenever you want?

One time at a wedding with particularly bleak dinner offerings, I noticed some untouched plates of chicken tenders for the child attendees. I asked if there were any extras, did some

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charming, and was nonchalantly presented with my very own plate of chicken tenders. Soon, the rest of my table followed. It was then that I knew I wasn’t alone. Even in adulthood, sometimes we just want some tenders.

I’m here to tell you: Chicken tenders aren’t just for kids. Swordfish Grill and Tiki proves that with their handbreaded, golden chicken tenders.

They’re made to order with fresh chicken, lightly breaded with Drake’s finest batter, and juicy enough to eat with a fork. They are delicious and fulfilling and a reminder of a simpler time in life. They’re the chicken tenders we’ve been waiting our whole adult lives for… and you don’t have to lie about being “12 and under” to order them.

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• Preheat oil to 350 degrees F. • Cut the chicken breasts into long strips and set aside.

• Beat the 3 eggs together with the milk in a bowl • Measure the Drakes into a shallow dish and season with Old Bay, garlic powder, and onion powder • Dip the chicken strips into the beaten egg and milk and then dredge them into the seasoned Drake’s.

• Fry in the hot oil for 6 to 8 minutes, until golden brown, and remove to a paper towel lined sheet tray. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Pineapple coleslaw Ingredients

14 ounce coleslaw mix with red cabbage and carrots 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp white sugar 1 tbsp white vinegar 1 ½ cups crushed pineapple, drained 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

Directions

• Add the mayonnaise, sugar, white vinegar, salt and pepper to a large mixing bowl and whisk together until fully combined. Fold in crushed pineapple.

• Add in the coleslaw mix and stir well to combine.

• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

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Sister Keys cleanup scheduled Reel Time RUSTY CHINNIS

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arasota Bay Watch (SBW) will be conducting their Annual Sister Keys Cleanup on Saturday, May 4.

The event is a collaboration with the Town of Longboat Key and the Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant. Volunteers organized by SBW Events Coordinator Ronda Ryan will work 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 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. After three years of lobbying, bake sales and two music in the park series the group had only raised $50,000 towards the $1 million sale price. They then went to the Town of Longboat Key, which needed additional open space for its comprehensive plan. The Town consummated the sale in 1994 assuring the keys would not be developed.

The islands underwent a milliondollar mitigation in 2007 that removed all invasive species, planted native flora and created a two-acre wetland. In the last decade, six-foot-high mangroves have grown from seeds recruited naturally from the waterways. The rest of the uplands have matured, making the islands one of the best examples of a thriving native marine environment in coastal Florida.

The Longboat Key Police Department marine division will be patrolling the Intracoastal Waterway to slow boat-

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An aerial view of the Sister Keys shows the north island and the created wetlands. ers. Kayakers and those without a boat will be ferried to the island by volunteers with boats and by SBW board

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Snook bite heats up CAPTAIN DAVID WHITE

We hope everyone had a great holiday weekend! We here at Anna Maria Charters spent our time on the water. Although there were some windy days, we took full advantage of the nice ones.

We had the opportunity to get offshore a few days where we found big mangrove snapper, kingfish and even hooked a sailfish. She came unbuttoned after a 40-minute ordeal.

Lots of fun!

Tarpon are starting to show up a bit. We’ve had a few fish to the boat with the largest at an estimated 130 pounds.

Inshore snook fishing is out of this world right now. Although closed, we’ve had lots of slot fish to the boat.

Also in the mix are redfish, Spanish mackerel, seatrout and jack crevalle.

Hopefully these winds will subside and we can take full advantage of our surroundings. Tight lines!

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Above, Vanessa Marchetti of Monrovia, Md., hoists a slot snook caught with Captain David White of Anna Maria Charters.

Left, Larry Miles From Pennsylvania with a brute redfish caught with Captain Wes Wildman out of Keyes Marina.

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Even with some weather around we still managed a great week of fishing here on Anna Maria Island.

Late spring is a great time of the year for inshore fishing, we caught everything from redfish, snook, flounder, seatrout, Spanish mackerel and a few other species on our charters.

Jeff and Larry had a fantastic morning trip with us this week, we started our day messing around with some redfish that have been lurking around the Island. Jeff broke the ice with a couple slot-sized fish of 22-24

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inches and Larry showed him up with a 30-inch stud. Larry said it was the toughest battle and biggest fish he has ever landed. We took a few pictures and let all the fish go to fight another day. The guys also managed a couple seatrout to take home for supper.

I also had the pleasure of fishing with Paul and his son, Trevor, this week, and we had a stellar day.

They wanted to focus more on fish

they could eat, so we pounded the flats for trout, flounder and Spanish mackerel. Our first spot we settled in and caught a couple flounder along with a handful of nice snook. The flounder in my opinion is one of the best eating fish that our bays have to offer. As the tide slowed we headed to a deep grass flat where the speckled seatrout and Spanish mackerel kept our lines tight.

The bite is hot right now and the forecast looks great, so come check us out at Island Discount Tackle to book a trip or gear up for all your fishing and marine needs. Until next week, CATCH EM' UP!

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where volunteers can offload their trash. The Town Public Works Department will pick up bags deposited along the mangrove shoreline by volunteers.

Once back at the Town boat ramp volunteers and Town Public Works volunteers will load the debris into a truck provided by the Town of Longboat Key. Public Works employees recently did an invasive cleanup and cleared and marked trails for those participating in the cleanup. Volunteers in the past have found a wide

range of debris including bed frames, boat cushions, umbrellas, life vests, a boat hull, a tackle box, crab pots, fishing poles and buoys. Most of the debris enters the mangroves on high tides and is trapped there.

All plastics and cans will be collected in separate green bags provided by SBW and recycled!

At 11:30 a.m. all volunteers will return to the Mar Vista where they will be treated to a complimentary lunch of hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, Caesar salad and all the trimmings. This cleanup will mark the beginning of the second decade for this event. The Sister Keys Clean Up is just one of many projects that SBW is involved in. In 2018 SBW planted over 250,000 clams into the bay and is currently raising close to 750,000 clams for a future restoration. Other clean ups are conducted at various locations around the bay and include underwater events as well. In the fall the annual monofilament cleanup will take place at bird rookeries (nesting areas) bay wide. Participants in this year’s cleanup should register online at www.sarasotabaywatch.org. Here you’ll have all the information on the event as well as others throughout the year.

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At the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach: • Wednesday, April 24, Coloring Club, noon to 1 p.m.; Bloodmobile in the parking lot, 12:30 p.m.; Ukulele Lessons, 3 to 4 p.m.

• Thursday, April 25, a veteran’s services professional will be available to help vets with needs, 9 to 11 a.m.; Seaside Quilters, 10 a.m. to noon, “Read, Read, Read!” Early

learners book club, grades K-2, 4 to 4:45 p.m.

• Friday, April 26, Forty Carrots - Partners in Play, 10 to 11 a.m.; Mahjong Club, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• Saturday, April 27, CPR training, requires pre-registration, 9 a.m. to noon.

• Tuesday, April 30, Preschool story time, 10 to 11 a.m.; Mahjong Club, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Tech

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Help, 1 to 4 p.m.; Design Your Own Kentucky Derby Hat, 2 p.m.

For more information, call the library at 942-778-6341.

TRACING YOUR ROOTS

The Manatee Genealogical Society will meet on Tuesday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to noon at Manatee County Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd. W., Bradenton. A panel of genealogy practitioners

and experienced researchers will offer an “Ask the Experts” panel discussion, fielding attendees’ questions and concerns about individual research projects.

Please submit questions in advance to info@mgsfl.org or ask at the meeting.

For more on the society, visit their website at https://mgsfl.org/ or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ ManateeGenealogicalSociety.

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Commissioners Marilyn Maro and Randy White missed the work meeting and were absent with excuse.

The proposed storm hardening project is contingent on the city receiving a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The grant would cover up to 75 percent of the project costs.

City Engineer Lynn Burnett said the commission will know if the city qualifies for the grant before committing approximately $134,000 for its share of the proposed material and labor costs. Burnett said the city has already asked for a one-month extension to submit the documents needed for the FEMA engineering review that was due last month.

“Our time is running out,” Burnett said.

Last year, the commission began budgeting $80,000 per year for the next three years to demonstrate its commitment to storm hardening and the pursuit of an HMGP grant.

Gilbert said the goal is to lower the city’s flood insurance premiums and bring them closer to the premiums paid for the elevated library building. The library building is insured for $382,800, its contents are insured for $245,900 and the flood insurance premium this year is $1,442.

By comparison, the city hall building is insured for $500,000, its contents for $227,600 and the flood insurance premium is $12,843. The partially-elevated police station is insured for $500,000, its contents for $98,700 and the current-year flood insurance premium is $17,383. The public works building is insured for $263,700, its contents for $98,700 and the flood insurance premium is $5,918.

According to Gilbert’s chart, the city is paying $37,586 for flood insurance this year.

Murphy’s email said the contractor of choice may also provide an additional siding option for commissioners to consider.

Later in the week, Murphy said, “The last pile driven is a significant event in that it marks a milestone of phase one in the reconstruction of our historic pier.

I’m sure over 110 years ago the Anna Maria pier builders felt the same sense of accomplishment as they drove their last palm tree pile.”

Photographs of the original palm The last pile tree pier pilings driven is a Murphy referenced were dissignificant event played at the April 11 city commission in that it marks meeting.

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The proposed floodproofing measures include Flood Risk America (FRA) flood panels that would seal off the front and rear city hall door areas. Made of a composite material and secured with stainless steel anchors and bolts, the flood panels would be installed before an anticipated storm or tidal event.

Flood panels would also be used to seal off the public works building doors and windows.

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The proposed project calls for Flex-Wall to be used to floodproof the police station’s ground-level floor. of water,” Gilbert said of the building that stores the heavy equipment needed for the city’s storm recovery efforts.

Gilbert, Burnett and LTA Engineers staffer Eran Wasserman recommend the permanent installation of a Flex-Wall flood barrier for the lower level of the partially-elevated police station. Flex-Wall barriers are made of high-strength, waterproof fabric that would be stretched into place when needed to protect the police station’s lower level.

Gilbert said Flex-Wall makes more sense for the police station because it can be deployed or retracted in about 20 minutes and police personnel would be the last to leave and the first to return after a stormrelated evacuation. The police station’s second-story front door does not require floodproofing because it sits well above Base Flood Elevation level.

The floodproofing and windproofing efforts would also include some structural reinforcements and new hurricane-rated windows and doors where needed.

Chappie, Cole, Spooner and Gilbert agreed there was an inherent value in preserving the ground-level city structures residents are accustomed to and the commission adopted three motions to do so.

The first directed staff to continue reviewing the proposed windproofing and floodproofing improvements. The second directed staff to work with Whetstone Engineering to proceed with the design plans for the grant application, at a maximum cost of $6,000. The third motion reiterated the commission’s desire to keep city hall where it is and better protect it from flood and wind damage.

CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES

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phase one in the I+iconSoutheast is not expected to reconstruction of bid on the construction of the our historic pier.” pier building. The i+iconSoutheast crew is now movDan Murphy, ing into the next Anna Maria Mayor phase of pier walkway and platform construction that includes the installation of the support bents and prefabricated concrete caps upon which the Ipe wood decking will rest.

The onshore pier pavilion is open again now that the pier pilings along the shoreline have been driven.

At some point, the pavilion will be temporarily closed again while the concrete caps are installed close to shore.

Aug. 27 is the completion date for the construction of the pier walkway and T-end platform. The completed Anna Maria City Pier is expected to open to the public in late December or early January.

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4/12, lost property Bayfront Park. A man set his $6,000 camera down and walked away.

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4/11, DUI with child in the car, possession of marijuana and paraphernalia, 3200 East Bay Drive. The officer stopped the driver for driving without lights on during a period of darkness.

He detected signs of impairment in the driver. There was a 14-month-old child in the back seat. The driver took a field sobriety test, which the officer felt she failed. She admitted she had smoked marijuana earlier and an officer found two baggies of suspected marijuana in the car. She was arrested and Manatee Child Protective Services was called to take care of the child.

4/15, driving with a suspended license, 3900 Sixth Ave. The officer noticed the driver go into the Publix parking lot and then turn around and reenter Sixth Avenue, driving off the road and stopping. When the officer asked him for ID, he said he had an ID

but he is on probation and should not be driving. The female passenger said they were hungry and she didn’t feel well and that’s why she was not driving. The officer issued him a summons.

4/16, code violation, drugs, 5324 Gulf Drive, Hancock Bank parking lot. The officer spotted the vehicle parked in the lot and finally made contact with two people inside it. When the male opened the door, the officer smelled marijuana and a check of the interior showed a baggy of pot and some paraphernalia.

4/16, information, accidental shooting, 600 block of Dundee Lane. The victim shot himself in the leg while cleaning a handgun.

OBITUARIES Bobbe Lou (Cooper) Lindstrom Bobbe Lou (Cooper) Lindstrom grew up in Ludington, Mich. where she spent her summers playing softball and winters playing basketball. She became a Christian at a young age and attended

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the Baptist school, Bethel College in St. Paul, Minn. Between classes, “Hoops Cooper” was in the gym perfecting her hook shot.

Bobbe applied for a part-time receptionist position at Lindstrom and Son Roofing Company to help pay her college bills. She got the job and her husband, Gordon Lindstrom, all in the same interview! Gordon and Bobbe were married for 62 years. They raised three children in Minnesota with an annual winter trip to Florida.

Eventually, Bobbe and Gordon retired to Anna Maria Island, Fla., where they spent many happy years playing golf. Every summer, they loaded up the camper and headed north. They discovered the beautiful town of Grand Marais, Minn. and made it their summer home. Bobbe and Gordon loved the north shore and weekend family visits.

After Gordon died, Bobbe stayed in Florida and eventually transitioned to The Windsor of Bradenton. She died on April 15, 2019, which is fitting as she hated taxes. Bobbe is survived by her three children, Debbie Welch, Kristen Nelson and Tom Lindstrom as well as four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. We will miss you Mom! There will be no local services at this

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time. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 26th Street Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.

James A. Engelsen June 4, 1957 - March 11, 2019 James A. "Jimmy" Engelsen died peacefully in his chair at home on Anna Maria Island. Jimmy was born in Illinois and moved to South Florida, where he spent his growing years until he came to Manatee County. He spent many youthful days waterskiing from Key Royal to the Skyway and back.

As an adult, he devoted many hardworking years perfecting custom fiberglass techniques for Scarab and amazing million dollar yachts at Marlow Marine (where he also cared for many cats). Jimmy was an avid fisherman, a lover of good ‘ol southern rock, and a true-hearted Island-living man.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Christie-Cline, with whom he kept in close company, sharing the last decade of their lives together. His cool walk, raspy voice and good times will be greatly missed.

A private gathering will be held in his memory.

KORN initiatives moving forward Three of KORN’s four proposed charter amendment initiatives will be presented to the Supervisor of Elections Office as originally drafted.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – City Attorney Ricinda Perry has been authorized to draft an enabling ordinance that will allow three charter amendment initiatives proposed by the Keep Our Residential Neighborhoods (KORN) political action committee to be placed on the 2019 ballot.

The commission authorization occurred during last week's city commission meeting.

Barring any unexpected developments, Bradenton Beach voters will decide in November which, if any, of the proposed changes to the city charter are adopted.

One charter amendment proposed by KORN seeks a citywide prohibition on the construction of multi-level or standalone parking garages.

The second charter initiative seeks to prohibit the city commission from filling commission vacancies by commission appointment.

The third initiative seeks to prohibit everything except driveways, fences and stormwater drainage elements from being constructed in property line setbacks.

A fourth KORN initiative seeking the voter-mandated hiring of a fulltime city manager will not appear on the ballot because it did not receive enough verified petition signatures from registered city voters.

In February, Judge Lon Arend ruled the petition signatures collected by KORN must be submitted to the Supervisor of Elections Office for signature verification.

Arend’s ruling also requires the city to place on the next city ballot the charter initiatives that received enough verified signatures. Arend’s ruling was in response to the lawsuit KORN filed against the city last July after the city commission refused to submit KORN’s signed petition forms to the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Mike Bennett for signature verification.

Perry, city staff and the commission majority felt then that the KORN initiatives contained administrative and legal insufficiencies that violated the city charter and state law. The alleged insufficiencies included ballot summary and ballot language that exceeds the word limits allowed by state law,

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KORN chairman Reed Mapes attended last week’s meeting but did not address the city commission. and ballot language that contains political rhetoric supporting KORN’s positions.

Perry and City Engineer Lynn Burnett also told the commission last year that state law does not allow land use issues such as parking garages and setback allowances to be decided by voter referendum.

In compliance with Arend’s recent ruling, the petitions' signatures were submitted to Bennett’s office and it was determined three of the four initiatives received enough verified signatures.

MOVING FORWARD

After Arend issued his ruling, Per-

ry told the commission she felt the ruling gave the city the ability to amend KORN’s original ballot language to correct the alleged insufficiencies. KORN and their attorney, Robert Hendrickson, disagreed with Perry’s interpretation.

“Pursuant to Mr. Hendrickson’s correspondence to the city, he has stated in that correspondence that he would file some type of legal document with Judge Arend if the city manipulated the language,” Perry told the commission last week.

“Therefore, I would recommend to the city commission that the three initiatives that did have the signatures be submitted to Mr. Bennett to place on the ballot,” she added.

After the enabling ordinance has been drafted by Perry and adopted by the commission, the KORN initiatives will be submitted to the Supervisor of Elections Office as originally drafted by KORN. Former city resident Reed Mapes still serves as KORN chairman and resident John Metz is the KORN treasurer. Mapes attended last week’s meeting but did not address the commission when Mayor John Chappie gave him the opportunity during public input.

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Cooking classes return Cooking classes at The Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, begin in May. Discover new recipes and fun culinary techniques from the master chefs of the Sandbar, Beach House, and Mar Vista Restaurants.

Classes are $99 per person.

Sign up for four and get the fifth class free. Use promo code 5THFREE. Price includes all ingredients, hands-on cooking lesson, lunch or dinner and a wine pairing. Have fun learning and meeting new friends as you enjoy your creations in a family style setting.

Receive a special "Culinary Art" apron to take home.

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• May 9, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

- Love Yourself Every Day of the Week – Chef Will Manson’s class will show you how to prepare various foods in a way to extend shelf life and maintain quality, freshness and flavor. This class will concentrate on working proteins into your daily meal. Enjoy making delicious ratatouille quesadilla, pork medallions sautéed with sauce charcuterie, saffron risotto cakes, and Key lime pie.

• May 16, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

- Life is a Mystery - Join Chef Kevin Morash to create a succulent dish with lobster, shrimp to kimchi, clams, tomato, scallops, watermelon radish, and NY sirloin.

• May 23, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Soup is Good for the Soul- Chef Kevin Morash’s tasty menu will include fresh chicken sausage

gumbo, homemade New England clam chowder, and assorted soup accompaniments.

• May 30, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spring has Sprung- Come learn with Chef Eva Worden as she makes collard green leaf sushi with fermented and pickled veggies, wild boar and veggie stir fry with herb rice and Asian fermented kimchi.

• June 10, 4 to 7 p.m. - Date Night with My Sweets - Enjoy working alongside Executive Chef Rich Demarse and create delicious shrimp cocktail with Absolute pepper cocktail sauce, filet of beef tenderloin with port wine jus and finish with cherries jubilee.

• June 17, 4 to 7 p.m. - Let it Cook - Come learn with Chef Horacio Eagan and make tender beef bourguignon with pearl onion on our fresh baked sourdough bread, roast chicken with herb rice and carrots, and slow cooker apple crisp. Chef will demo using an instapot.

• June 24, 4 to 7 p.m. - Local Garden Picks - Chef Toffer Jacobs will surprise you with morning tea, followed by seafood crudo with moringa root, salad with our local favorite veggies, and collard green spring roll. This class will include a tour of the Sandbar garden with Zach Rasmussen.

• July 1, 4 to 7 p.m. - Let’s Wok and Roll - Chef Jackie Cipres will show you how to prepare homemade lumpiang sariwa or fresh spring rolls, wasabi ginger pineapples salad, and mango pana cotta.

• July 7, 3 to 6 p.m. - Sea-

food is for Lovers - Chef Will Manson will work with you on steaming clams with Bob Wood’s smoked sausage, fresh thyme and white wine. You will also make Budweiser and Old Bay shrimp and seafood pasta and pesto (shrimp, scallops, fish, lobster, and mussels).

• July 21, 3 to 6 p.m. - Passport to Asia: Let’s Make Dumplings - Executive Chef Rich Demarse will demonstrate how you make savory homemade shrimp dumpling in lemon chicken broth, pork potstickers and apple dumplings with caramel sauce.

• July 27 & 28, 9 a.m.-noon - In the Bakery with Teddy Join Chef Teddy Louloudes in this two-day cooking class at the Beach House Restaurant for breadmaking and baking techniques. You will be making focaccia, baguette, croissants, and hemp crisp breads. Also, enjoy learning how to bake graham cracker crust, Key lime pie, jubilee blueberry jam, and mini lemon pound cake. This class includes a light breakfast and lunch ($199 per person for these two classes). *Please wear non-slip and closed toe shoes to cooking classes.

Hurry and sign up - class size is limited. Log onto https:// www.studioatgulfandpine.com/ culinaryart/ to sign up.

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A gift for the future Anna Maria Island Garden Club members donated three books to the Anna Maria Elementary School library on Monday, April 15. The books were donated in memory of three recentlydeceased garden club members: Geri Cannon, Kay Kramer and Zita Zinbo. Those present for the reading of one of the books were third grade students from Ms. Paul and Dr. Redeker’s classes and media specialist Lynn McDonough. Pictured with the third grade students from the garden club are Dusty Crane, president, Zan Fuller, Kay Cox, Charlotte Noyes and Rita Allan.

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Taxes come and gone A

pril 15th has finally passed. Every year we hold our breath until this day is in our rearview mirror, especially this year. Let’s see how some of the changes impacted property owners and take a glance at the future.

Mortgage interest and state and local tax deductions have been the most controversial changes in the new tax code. The capping of state and local tax deductions has been a blow to states where these taxes are high and where homeowners own more than one property, driving families to make tough decisions about where to live.

However, of the two, the mortgage interest deduction is the one that could change the face of real estate. The eligible deductible mortgage interest was capped at real estate sales for $750,000 or less, this was reduced from $1 million. But this only tells part of the story; the real change is the doubling of the standard tax deduction to $12,000 for single people

Castles in the Sand LOUISE BOLGER and $24,000 for married couples, making the mortgage interest deduction for many homeowners irrelevant.

So far less than half as many American homeowners are claiming the mortgage interest deduction for 2018 taxes than last year. When all tax filings are completed, it is estimated that the number of taxpayers who take the mortgage interest deduction will fall from 20 percent of returns in 2017 to 8 percent of returns in 2018.

For many economists this is long overdue and could be the first nail in the coffin of the mortgage interest deduction being suspended permanently. The mortgage

interest deduction has been in effect since 1913 when income tax was created, and it was always assumed that the mortgage interest deduction encouraged homeownership, however, study after study does not agree with this. Our close allies, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia have no mortgage deductions and their homeownership rates are slightly higher than in the United States. Further, this subsidy reduced federal revenues by about $60 billion a year now down to around $30 billion. In addition, the mortgage interest deduction encourages homeowners to purchase larger homes with larger debt increasing the likelihood of default, and many believe has an environmental impact.

And as if New York City doesn’t have enough problems with a soft real estate market and high taxes, now the tax gun is pointed at the ultra-rich. There is already a “mansion tax” in effect in New York of

1 percent of purchased properties valued above $1 million, which doesn’t buy you much in New York City. Now the city wants to impose an additional tax starting at 0.5 percent a year on property valued over $5 million graduating up to 4 percent on property value that exceeds $25 million.

How would you like to be a high-end real estate broker in New York if that happens?

As a final note on taxes, now that 2017’s tax returns are hopefully in the file cabinet, it’s probably a good time to have a chat with your accountant relative to payroll deductions. The tax overhaul did decrease weekly withholdings for most people resulting in smaller tax refunds than some people anticipated.

So, congratulations you made it through a very hairy tax year. Now you can sit on the beach, read trashy novels and make the rounds of island restaurants. You deserve it after surviving the largest tax overhaul in a generation.

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Beulah Tingley honored with city proclamation Beulah Tingley lived a long and prosperous life and left behind the funds to build and support the Tingley Memorial Library.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – The late Beulah Tingley, namesake of the Tingley Memorial Library, has been honored with a proclamation issued by Mayor John Chappie and the Bradenton Beach City Commission.

Chappie presented the commissionapproved proclamation to librarian Eveann Adams during the Thursday, April 18 commission meeting.

The proclamation recognizes Tingley for her “profound and meaningful contribution” to the Bradenton Beach community.

According to the proclamation, Tingley was born in Clermont in 1893.

She later wrote collections of short stories and poetry that were published in The Atlantic Monthly magazine. She managed her family’s citrus growing operation and championed numer-

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Mayor John Chappie presents the Beulah Tingley proclamation to librarian Eveann Adams. The city-owned and operated Tingley Memorial Library opened in 1994. ous causes that included the fight for grower’s rights.

Tingley served as chair of the Democratic Party of Florida and seconded the nomination that led to Franklin D. Roosevelt being elected President in 1932. Tingley also campaigned for Roosevelt in 1944 and a letter from him is on display at the library. Roosevelt is the only American president to be elected four times.

Tingley was a longtime resident of Bradenton Beach and she passed away on April 7, 1986. As part of her

estate, Tingley donated approximately $900,000 to the city for the creation of a reading room. That donation funded the construction of the city-owned library building at 111 Second St. N. that opened in 1994. Her donation continues to fund the ongoing library operations and the employment of a librarian to manage it.

“Now, therefore, be it proclaimed by the city of Bradenton Beach, this proclamation that recognizes the efforts of Beulah Tingley for giving the city a quiet place where books can be

enjoyed,” the proclamation says.

After reading the proclamation aloud, Chappie said, “This was a long time coming. She was a remarkable woman and did remarkable things for our community.”

The mayor then thanked Adams and the volunteers that assist her in keeping the city library running.

“It’s a remarkable place,” Chappie said. “I wish everybody would take the opportunity to visit our library.”

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AME Talent Show Anna Maria Elementary School students held their annual talent show Wednesday, April 17, offering singing, dancing, standup comedy and more. Above, Gabriella Gilbert, right, sings with Karaline Berzowski, Emerson Gitt and Mary Harrison. Left, Alexander Teich was a ventriloquist.

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Paddle, Anna Maria Bayfront Park, 316 N. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, 9 a.m. Reserve to 941-742-5757 ext. 7.

Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m.

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Beach market, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Gulf Coast Writers, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 p.m.

THURSDAY MAY 2

Veteran services information, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m.

Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m.

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Arbor Day planting The city of Anna Maria will host an Arbor Day tree planting event at 311 South Bay, in front of Villa Rosa, at 9

Avenue C work almost complete The city-funded drainage improvements and driveway restorations along

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Gulfview took the win opening week Playing for Jiffy Lube, Sean Flynn had a single goal and assist in the night. Goalkeeper Robb Marshall had 10 saves against Flynn Law. Stetson Matthews put up four goals against Flynn Law goalie Josh Bernet. The scoreboard lit up with Ricky Anderson’s four goals, with brother and team captain Daniel Anderson scoring his own goal to give Jiffy Lube 12 points and the win.

Team captain Kevin Roman, for Flynn Law, scored three goals in the game. Teammate Lexi Sato had a hat trick of her own, with an additional score by Olaf Krause.

The 12 game regular season ends with the championship match on June 27 for the recipient of the Paul “Ace” Hayward Cup.

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The spring adult soccer season kicked off last week with the ladies and gentlemen of the Island area taking the pitch. With 10 teams in the league, in a recordbreaking season, two teams had a bye week.

Moss Builders, playing without Ryan Moss on the roster, went head-to-head with Solid Rock Construction. A new sponsor to the soccer league, owners James Roadman and Zachary Long played for the first time along with Evelyn Long, sister-in-law of Roadman.

In a close one Solid Rock took the win to start the season.

The second game of the night between Beach House Real Estate and Gulfview Windows and Doors started off as a defensive battle. The first half of play ended with no goals on the scoreboard.

The game remained scoreless until nearly the 37th minute of action. Moss, captain of Gulfview, hit the net for the first goal of the match up.

Four minutes later Adam Bujarski tied it up with Beach House Real Estate’s only goal of the night.

Beach House’s goalie, Cliff Powell, who had five saves in the game, could not handle the shot by league newcomer Jose Urbiola Bolanos leading to Gulfview’s second goal, advancing the score to 2-1.

Ashley Friszman, in her first game at The Center, shot her own goal with the assist by Aaron Parkin.

Gulfview Windows and Doors’ keeper Jordan DeMers successfully prevented Beach House Real Estate’s offense from scoring with 12 saves.

The final goal of the night was off the foot of Bolanos with two minutes left in the game with the score 4-1.

The tough matchup between Sato Real Estate and Blalock Walters ended in a 3-3 tie. Josh Sato, team captain of

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Beach House Real Estate’s Erin Felipe fights for position against Gulfview Windows and Doors’ Jose Urbiola Bolanos during the teams’ season opener.

Sato Real Estate, scored all three of his team’s goals. Brother Jason Sato had nine saves in the game.

Blalock Walters brought in their team of attorneys and family onto the field, without Matt Plummer. Stephen Perry returned to the field after a long hiatus to score a goal. Matt Staggs hit two of his own.

Coming out of retirement to protect the net and play with his co-workers, Scott Rudacille had eight recorded saves.

The final game of the night ended with 19 goals on the scoreboard. Flynn Law faced off against Jiffy Lube in the shooting match.

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It was Easter fun, Island style Families enjoyed an old-fashioned Easter on Pine Avenue Saturday with a parade behind the Easter bunny, an Easter egg roll, food, music and an Easter bonnet contest.

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Clockwise from above: Ryan Chima (first place), Lana Tran (second place), Leila Merson (third place), Colleen Putnam (fourth place) and Makenna Kreft (fifth place) were the children's Easter bonnet contest winners.

The Chiles Group served breakfast bites during the event.

Lisa Mayer, Nick Hernandez and Annya Hernandez won the adult Easter bonnet contest.

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You had to get a number to be a player in the Easter bonnet contest, above. Below left, the Easter egg roll drew kids and adults. The Easter bunny, below right, led the way to fun on Pine Avenue.

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3 Work at weddings 4 Hulu distractions 5 Butler in a classic film 6 Greek leader 7 Logan of "60 Minutes" 8 EMS destinations 9 Advertised advantage of some lights 10 "Get __": 1967 Esquires hit 11 Amount to plow 12 Cry out for 14 "You're welcome," in Havana 16 Anger simile 18 Like Willie Nelson's voice 23 Kabuki accessory 25 URL ender 27 Easy mark 28 Host after Allen 29 Med. tests using leads 30 "Now do you believe me?"

31 Wit's end?

32 1,509-mile border river Answers to 04-17-19 Crossword Puzzle.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS FACE PAINTER/PORTRAIT ARTIST Island student artist, reasonable price for parties, events, and special portraits. Call/text Lillian 210-380-9691 THE BEST VOLUNTEER position on the island. The AMI Historical Museum needs docents and bread makers. Call Lynn at 813758-3234 or lbrennan47@ gmail.com ROSER FOOD BANK needs donations of cash and non-perishable food. Donations boxes are located at the Church, Moose Club, and Walgreen’s.

AUTOMOTIVE 2016 MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE beautiful yellow with black top. Perfect condition! 3 yr-36,000 mile warranty left. $22,000. Call Jim 941-778-2039

BOATS: SALES & RENTALS 2008 MAKO 204cc 150 Suzuki 450 hours T-Top. EZ Load Trailer.

Lift Kept, One Owner $23,000 Call 941-7268414

CARPET CLEANING QUALITY COUNTS. CARPET cleaning. Upholstery cleaning. Tile & grout cleaning. Island's favorite cleaner. Manatee Chamber Member. Great price/free estimates. Call 941-7561082

CLEANING SERVICE TOTAL HOME SERVICE CLEANING : Residential, Commercial & Rentals.

Professional and Reliable. Call 941-756-4570 AUTHORITY ONE SERVICES. Residential/Commercial/Vacation Rentals & Construction Cleaning.

Also Power Washing, Windows, Paver Sealing & Roof Cleaning.

Ask about your Senior Citizens Discount Call 941-251-5948 or 941565-3931

Call us today! 941-778-3986

PIERLY MAID to CLEAN Residential. Rental, Vacation, Business. Call for free estimate on your spring cleaning, deep cleaning and organizing needs.

Bonded and Insured. Call 941-447-2565

COMMERCIAL SALES, RENT & LEASE 13 UNIT RESORT: $4,799,000 Bradenton Beach on Gulf Dr. WAREHOUSE: 9300 sq ft possible Machine Shop w/ Heavy Duty Elect. Or Car Storage. So many Possibilities. Near SRQ Airport. $595,000. Island Real Estate Alan Galletto 941232-2216

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

RENOVATION SPECALIST ALL carpentry repairs, Wash Family Construction, locally owned and operated CBC 1258250 Call 941-7250073.

COMPUTER SERVICES EMPIRE COMPUTER SERVICE Computer problems fixed in your home or office. The fastest friendliest service around. Serving the Island since 2004. Call 941-739-6424

LIGHTHOUSE PROPERTY INNOVATIONS LLC State Certified General Contractor (Lic. #CGC 1515821) New Construction, Renovations & Additions. Call 941-266-7500

FISHING CHARTERS

MASTER CARPENTER. Decks-Docks-FencingStairs & Railing. Free Estimates. Handyman Work. Call Richard 941448-3571

FOR SALE VARIDESK CUBE CORNER 36, two tier design and keyboard deck.

Heavyweight base for stability. Color black.

Also Varidesk sitting/ standing chair and floor mat. All perfect condition. All pieces new $805. Asking $250. Call Steve 941-724-2728.

GARAGE, MOVING, RUMMAGE & YARD SALES ROSER THRIFT SHOP & ANNEX Open Tuesday, Thursday, 9:30a.m-2pm.

Saturday 10a.m.-1p.m Donations preferred Wednesdays 9am-11a,m, 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria Phone 941-779-2733 MOVING SALE SATURDAY April 27. 9am-3pm.

125 Neptune Lane. Love seat, twin beds, vintage Marantz/Bose speakers, original art work. kitchen and garage.

ISLE TILE EXPERT INSTALLATION of floors, custom showers, backsplash, deck/lanai.

Licensed and insured.

References available.

Call Chris at 941-3028759 please visit website: isletileservices.com

TILE! TILE! TILE! All variations of tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship. Prompt, reliable, many Island references. Free estimates.

Neil 941-726-3077

KERN CONSTRUCTION NEW Homes & Remodel.

Design/Build. Since 1968.

License # CRC1327296.

Call Jerry Kern 941-7781115 www.kernconstructioninc.com

CAPT. MAC GREGORY Fishing Charters. Full Day, Half Day, Night, Inshore & Near Shore. 941-809-5783 U.S.C.G. Certified/Insured

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JSAN CORPORATION Renovations and Handyman Services 941-2430995 jsancorporation@gmail. com Flooring, Drywall, Painting, Repairs, Kitchen and Bathrooms, Trim & Doors.

Credit Cards Accepted.

HOME SERVICES

LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE

R. GAROFALO’S Interlocking brick pavers, driveways, patios, pool decks. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured.

Call Rafael 941-778-4823 or Veronik 941-526-7941 SHELL DELIVERED AND spread $55/yd. Hauling all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-795-7775, "shell phone" 941-720-0770 STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE. Specializing in Old Florida Seashell driveways and scapes. Also Rock, Mulch, & Soil. Free estimates. Call Shark Mark 941-301-6067

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: NORMS TOWING gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 05/01/2019, 09:00 am at 1855 63RD AVENUE E. BRADENTON, FL 34203, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. NORMS TOWING reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

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THE HARDWOOD STOP Flooring installation services; Laminate, hardwood, vinyl and tile. Bathroom and shower. Virtually dustless FLOOR REMOVAL License and insured FREE ESTIMATES 941-227-0041 www.thehardwoodstop. com

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BAYSIDE PAINTING Residential & Commercial.

“More than just a Painter!”

Drywall, pressure washing, handyman services and hauling. Call David 941-565-9446 Carroll 941773-4777

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: NORMS TOWING gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 05/08/2019, 09:00 am at 1855 63RD AVENUE E. BRADENTON, FL 34203, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. NORMS TOWING reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids. Anna Maria Island Sun, Manatee County, Florida

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LOST & FOUND LOST DIAMOND STONE on Trolley or shops on Anna Maria Island. $500 REWARD. Call 314-324-5921

DONALD PERKINS PAINTING LLC fully insured. 30 years experience. Many Island references. Call 941-7057096

PERSONAL SERVICES MULTI SERVICES PROVIDER personal assistant, home administration, housekeeping, small dog care, ironing, sewing, Care giver. Call/ text Judy 941-726-5760

POOL SERVICES

LOST WHITE GOLD 18 carat wedding band on Anna Maria Island on beach near Sandbar Restaurant. Call 352-484-4040 if found.

FOUR SEASONS POOL SERVICE AND CHEMICAL SERVICES. Certified Pool Operator. Residential/commercial. Chemical Service Licensed & Insured. Call Dennis Clark 941-737-5657

LOST ON AMI near the curve at Bradenton beach in the gulf a small red ricoh underwater camera and a size 14 gold wedding band of 25 years. reward if found. Has very sentimental pictures that I cannot duplicate the camera had a half of a lanyard attached to it and on the clip of the lanyard was my wedding ring. Call 205-223-1548

COLE'S TROPICAL POOL SERVICE Call Cole Bowers for all your pool maintenance needs! Affordable and Dependable!! 941-7131893

PRINTING

MOVING & STORAGE

CUSTOM DIGITAL PRINTING "Your printing dream to reality" Specializing in Dye sublimation Printing.

Graphic Design. Performance Active ware. Logo Design. Call Rhonda 330-550-4847

MARTIN’S MOVING YOUR Island movers! Offering dependable, competitive rates. No hidden costs. 941-809-5777.

PAINTING & WALLCOVERING

PROFESSIONAL PRESSURE & WINDOW WASHING

PAINT! PAINT! AND MORE 28 years of experienced interior/exterior custom painting. Pressure cleaning, drywall repairs and texture finishes. Many Island references. Please call Neil for free estimates.

941-812-0507 “WIZARD OF WALLS” Established 1980 Prompt quality service.

Paperhanging/removal Faux finishes. Interior painting. Mary Bell Winegarden 941-794-0455 PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SERVICES. Prompt & Reliable. Island Resident.

Quality Workmanship.

Interior/Exterior. Also minor repairs & carpentry. Free written detailed estimates. Bill Witaszek 941-307-9315

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AUTHORITY ONE CLEANING : Residential, Commercial, Construction and Vacation Rentals . Also available Power Washing, Roof Cleaning and Windows.

Call 941-251-5948

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REAL ESTATE HOMES & CONDOS FOR SALE FROM THE LOW $300’s. Only minutes from the beach, this new active adult community is perfectly located just south of Manatee Ave, off Village Green Pkwy.

Perfectly designed, open 2BR or 3BR/2BA plus den & 2CG floor plans.

Luxurious amenities, pool, spa, gym, pickle ball and fenced-in dog park. HOA only $209/ month. Models open daily. Contact us 941254-3330 www.MirabellaFlorida.com CANAL FRONT HOMES Holmes Beach – {GULF FRONT CONDOS} Gulf Place, L’Plage, Vista Grande, SPW, 5400 – DUPLEXES & MORE Island Real Estate ASK Alan Galletto 941232-2216 DIRECT WATERFRONT on AMI! ONLY $599,000 Boat slip, garage & panoramic Skyway views! Call Kathleen White at 941-7730165 Island Real Estate KWhite35@tampabay. rr.com INCREDIBLE NEW CONSTRUCTION Home 407 Pine Ave! Prime location to shops, restaurants, bay and beach! $2,295,000 Call Charles Buky Coldwell Banker 941-228-6086

Call us today! 941-778-3986

PERICO BAY CLUB! 2 miles from AMI! Largest floor plan available 1866sf. 640 Estuary NOW only $319,000! Call Erin Leathem at 941-4485616 Island Real Estate IslandEJ@gmail.com SNOWBIRDS GET YOUR Housing lined up for Next Year. For Sale by Owner. 2BR/2BA remodeled in Beautiful Cortez Co-Op Park. Water View.

For Personal Showing call 740-398-9846

3BR/3BA POOL COTTAGE North Bay Blvd Anna Maria. $799,000 House on duplex lot.

Getting rare! 3BR/2BA Hillcrest Dr., Bradenton. Florida mid century house. NO FLOOD INSURANCE. $549,900.

Brenda Boyd May, Broker. Boyd Realty. 941730-8589 VILLAGE GREEN CONDO 2BR/2BA + Office.

Ground floor. Reduced to $200,000, Community pool, trails with many amenities. Boyd Realty, Call Elizabeth Newgard 941348-5289

RENTALS: ANNUAL ISLAND VILLAGE CONDO Great location across from Holmes Beach, Nice 2BR/2BA furnished second floor condo, 2 car garage, pool and tennis courts. Immediate occupancy after HOA approval. $1,900/mo. Call Paige. 513-382-1992.

DUNCAN REAL ESTATE 941-779-0304 www. teamduncan.com

SEVERAL ANNUAL RENTALS now available in West Bradenton. Call A Paradise Realty at 941-778-4800 ANNUAL RENTALS- HOLMES BEACH 2BR/1.5BA duplex $1,750/mo, NW BRADENTON 2BR/1.5BA Furnished Condo w/ Pool/Clubhouse $1,400/ mo incl. all utilities. Fran Maxon Real Estate 941778-2307.

CONDO, HERON HARBOUR 2BR/2BA Unit 107. Ground floor. Three blocks N of Bonefish.

New carpet, new paint.

Washer/dryer. Heated pool, basic cable, water/sewage, garbage included. Annual lease $1,250/mo. Security deposit $1,250. Credit & security check required.

No pets. Assigned parking.

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3BR/1 3/4BA TOWNHOUSE Updated Kitchen & Bath master bath with Jacuzzi & shower. Large deck. 3 car parking. 1/2 block to Beach with view of Gulf.

Available now $2000/ mo. Call Mike 941-7828556

ANNUAL RENTAL 1BR/1BA includes water, condo fees, internet, alarm & trash. Carport. No pets/No smoking.

First, last & security. $1500/ mo Call 860-922-3857 HOLMES BEACH ANNUAL. Tropical unfurnished elevated 2BR/2BA duplex apartment balcony garage lanai clean private no smoking small pet ok. references $1500/mo Call 970-331-1042 ISLAND APARTMENT 2BR/1BA with in blocks of beach. Cathedral ceilings, tile through out. 6 month + lease $1295/mo. Call 941730-6349 or 941-778-2928

RENTALS: SEASONAL & VACATION TIFFANY PLACE Gulf Front Condo for Rent Incredible views from living room and master bedroom. 2BR/2BA Green Real Estate Call 941-778-0455

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fl Condos. Pool beach access, fully equipped $650-$800/ wk Redekercondos.com 941-704-7525

GREAT RATES! Weekly, Monthly. 3BR/2BA NW Bradenton. Call Grace 941-201-2190 ANNA MARIA 20192020 SEASON. Beautiful 2BR/2BA ground level home with carport. 1 1/2 blocks to Gulf. Updated 2010, new kitchen w/granite counter tops, patio w/ outdoor furniture, plantation shutters, Flat screen TV's in every room. Call 941-5652373 1BR/1BA GROUND FLOOR CONDO for Seasonal rental. Heated pool, tennis court steps to Publix, CVS, public beach. evolvevacationrental.com #428578 Call 1-877-818-1013 LUXURY APARTMENT 2BR/2BA in Holmes Beach.

Steps to beach. Available April 26 thru May 5. $110 per day. Call 941-778-7741

TRANSPORTATION AMI TAXI metered-on-callcards accepted. Airport: Tampa $95, Sarasota $40, Clearwater $85, Orlando $165. Call 800-301-4816. amitaxi4u@gmail.com, www.amitaxi.com

ANYTIME TRANSPORTATION to all airports, appointments, casino, cruises, etc. Tampa $65. Sarasota $30. Pets welcome. Very dependable. Reasonable rates. Contact Jeanne.

941-779-5095 ROGER'S AIRPORT SERVICE. Tampa, St. Pete/ Clearwater, Sarasota/ Bradenton. Call Roger 941773-1469 AIRPORT RIDES- Tampa, St. Pete, Sarasota. "A Real Fahrvergnuegen" in my VW Passat. Call Anna 941-9321600

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