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Frederic G. “Rick” Catlin

Frederic G. “Rick” Catlin, 74, of Bradenton, Fla., passed away April 8, 2021, with his family by his side. Born in Battle Creek, Mich., Rick later moved to Grand Cayman, where he worked as a journalist and met his wonderful wife, Jenifer, before moving to Bradenton in 2001. Rick loved and was loved by his family and many friends. He enjoyed sports, music, history, and most importantly his family. Rick was a U.S. Army veteran and was very proud of his country, as well as a teacher at Ave Maria prep school, where he loved his job, his students and was passionate about education. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Predeceased by his parents, Virgil and Docia Catlin, and siblings Brooks and Dody. Rick is survived by his wife of 32 years, Jenifer; son, Christian; daughter, Codyann Sterrenberg; son-in-law, Tim Sterrenberg; brother, Kim; and most recently his beautiful granddaughter, Lilyanna Sterrenberg. A Celebration of Life was held on April 16 at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Bradenton. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 26th Street Chapel, 5624 26th Street West, Bradenton, Fla., 34207 is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made to: www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.

Karen Perry

Karen Perry, 79, formerly of Holmes Beach, died on March 14, 2021. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Block, of Los Angeles, Ca., and three grandchildren. Karen lived in Holmes Beach for almost 20 years and loved the Island life. Her Island home was always open to her many friends, where she loved sharing stories about her years spent in New York and California and the celebs she met. A private memorial will be held at a later date.

BEACH BEAT

BRADENTON BEACH

4/4, petit theft, Bridge Tender Inn, 135 Bridge St. An unknown juvenile reached into a tip jar, took some cash and ran. A patron followed the subject but lost him at Church Street. 4/5, burglary to a vehicle, 1107 Gulf Drive S. A burglar broke into an unlocked vehicle and took cigarettes valued at $80 and a roll of quarters worth $10. 4/6, 1:20 a.m., robbery, 107 12th St. S. Three people were arrested for entering the residence and robbing the victims, homeinvasion style. One of them broke into a car at the residence, prompting the residents to call police. One officer found a pickup truck that belonged to a suspect parked around the corner from the house. Personnel from the Holmes Beach Police Department and Manatee County Sheriff’s Office joined in the search for suspects, forming a perimeter around the scene. They later found the three suspects in Cortez, trying to get into a hired Uber. During the robbery, they threatened a teenage girl. She was called to the scene of the capture and positively identified the suspects. 4/6, 11:13 p.m., noise complaint, 106 7th St. S. 4/8, noise complaint, 2500 Gulf Drive.

HOLMES BEACH

3/31, no motor vehicle registration, 4300 Gulf Drive. The officer noticed a motorist not using a seat belt and attempted to stop him, but he attempted evasive action, pulling into a parking garage. He was captured and ticketed. 3/31, traffic violation, 4300 Gulf Drive. The officer stopped the driver for making an illegal turn and found his license was suspended and he had no proof of insurance. 3/31, 8:18 p.m., DUI, 6600 Gulf Drive. The officer stopped the driver and noticed signs of intense intoxication. He was tested and arrested. 4/1, alcohol violation, 3700 Gulf Drive. Officers responded to reports of a large number of subjects who were trespassing on the beach after hours. The subjects took off running and police rounded them up. They found alcohol on some of the spring breakers and released them to their parents. 4/3, driving with a suspended license, 4700 Gulf Drive. The license plate reader identified the defendant. 4/3, driving with a suspended license, reckless driving, 5200 Marina Drive. The officer observed the subject drive very aggressively, passing cars illegally and ignoring the rules of the road. He finally caught up with the errant motorist and found out his license was suspended. He was ticketed and had to find a ride home. 4/5, 10:57 p.m., noise violation, 215 64th St. The renter got a noise citation and a Holmes Beach welcome pamphlet. 4/7, warrant arrest, 303 72nd St. While officers were responding to a woman at that address, a male came out of the house. The officer ran a computer check on the male and found he was wanted on a warrant from Manatee County. He was arrested. 4/7, grand theft, 72nd Street beach access. Stolen rental bicycle. 4/7, 10:10 , p.m., noise violation 5710 Carissa Drive. The house renter said he was unaware of the noise ordinance. 4/8, 11:50 p.m., noise violation, 210 65th St.

Volunteers needed for program at The Center

Volunteers are needed at The Center of Anna Maria Island for a one-on-one mentoring program with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast. With the program, volunteers are asked to give one hour a week for mentoring in The Center’s after-school program for younger, school-aged children. The only requirement is that mentors have a desire to make a difference in their community and in the lives of children. Mentors work with kids to reach their potential and complete school assignments, promote self-confidence and develop friendships. Mentorships take place Monday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mentors must be at least 18 years old and be able to pass a background check. For more information, or to sign up to be a mentor, contact Melissa Ferlazzo at 941-746-7000 or mferlazzo@bbbssun.org.

Bradenton Beach to update master drainage plan

The city of Bradenton Beach will issue a request for proposals (RFP) seeking an outside firm to assist the city with the preparation of a Master Drainage Study update. The selected contractor will be asked to review the stormwater report issued in 2006, provide an independent assessment of the city’s existing stormwater drainage and retention systems, offer improvements to the existing stormwater infrastructure and work with city staff to provide feedback and assessments to be included in the updated study report. During the April 8 city commission meeting, City Commissioner Ralph Cole said the city would benefit from a third-party evaluation that helps assess what’s working, what’s not working and what improvements might be made to the city’s stormwater and drainage systems.

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 can disorient hatchlings. • Fill in the holes you dig in the sand and level sandcastles before leaving the beach; they can obstruct or 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).