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City of Bradenton Beach not joining Cortez Bridge lawsuit The lawsuit plaintiffs and FDOT will participate in a mediation session on Aug. 25.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – The city is not joining a federal lawsuit that opposes the replacement of the Cortez Bridge drawbridge

with a higher fixed-span bridge.

The city commission reached this 3-2 decision on Thursday, Aug. 5 in response to plaintiffs Joe McClash and Jane von Hahmann’s final pleas for the city to join the lawsuit filed in March 2020 with the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division.

The lawsuit originally named the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT),

the Federal Transportation Authority and the U.S. Department of Transportation as defendants. The federal agencies were later dismissed from the lawsuit and FDOT is the lone remaining defendant.

McClash and von Hahmann are former Manatee County commissioners and von Hahmann is a longtime Cortez resident.

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This rendering of the proposed fixed-span Cortez Bridge was one of many presented to FDOT’s bridge aesthetics committee earlier this year.

Florida DEP sues Piney Point owner Piney Point owners must now defend two lawsuits filed to ensure the safe disposal of polluted water at the former phosphate plant.

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

PALMETTO - The owners of Piney Point have been sued a second time in six weeks, this time by their co-defendant, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

The closed phosphate processing plant was the site of an FDEP-approved discharge of 215 million gallons of contaminated water into Tampa Bay in March and

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April. The dumping was intended to prevent a compromised and leaking gypsum stack containing more than 450 million gallons of wastewater from failing and flooding nearby homes and businesses.

Since then, a bloom of red tide in Tampa Bay has emerged and spread to the Gulf of Mexico off Manatee and Pinellas counties.

Scientists and bay managers note a connection between nitrogen in the wastewater and the proliferation of toxic red tide algae, which processes the substance as a nutrient.

Five conservation groups, including ManaSota-88 and Sarasota-based Suncoast Waterkeeper, filed a lawsuit on June 24 SEE DEP, PAGE 18

Facing the scariest day of her life, a picture of happier times with her family on Anna Maria Island helps a 39-year-old woman stay strong for brain surgery.

BY JASON SCHAFFER SUN CORRESPONDENT | jschaffer@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA ISLAND - At the age of 39, a Jacksonville, Fla., mother of two didn’t expect to ring in the new year at the Mayo Clinic undergoing surgery for a brain aneurysm, but Lauren Lewe says a picture of her two young daughters on an Anna Maria Island beach helped her get through the ordeal.

Lewe began having worsening symptoms that continued to be misdiagnosed by doctors months before tests showed she had a 17mm unruptured brain aneurysm. She was admitted to the Mayo Clinic on Dec. 30, 2020, with surgery scheduled for the next day.

“When I was admitted to the hospital, my husband Jon went home to get some things for our stay,” she said. “Our oldest daughter, Finley, sent him back with a picture of her and her little sister, Emery, from our trip to Anna Maria Island in 2020. With pure innocence, she told him it would make me happy. That was an understatement. After seeing the picture, SEE PHOTO, PAGE 6

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City warns property owners to inspect buildings Missing records mean that Holmes Beach leaders don’t know who built properties with structural issues, but they’re warning owners of similar properties to look for potential problems.

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

HOLMES BEACH – After a balcony fell off a building and residents were evacuated at a nearby condo due to balcony problems, city leaders are warning property owners to be on the alert for structural issues that could cause personal injury or death.

The Sun made a public records request for the identity of the builders and other construction information on the single-family residence and the Fountain Head condominium on Sixth Avenue, which also has a sister building, but city

staff delivered only permit records for pools and air conditioning units.

Building Official Neal Schwartz said he was surprised that there were no other records on the properties. He said that since he came to the city two years ago, he’s focused on keeping complete and accurate records in the building department. With the addition of an electronic method of submitting and approving documents for permits, Schwartz said the process of maintaining records has become easier and less susceptible to loss, unlike documents that were submitted on paper and stored either in paper files or on microfiche in the past.

After the condo at 3400 Sixth Ave. was found to have potential structural issues with the balconies on the back of the building, the owners of the units in the sister building were warned of potential issues. Now the city’s building department and code compli-

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This home on Sixth Avenue in Holmes Beach was found to have structural issues that may be shared by similar properties on Fifth and Sixth Avenues. ance staff are also sending letters of warning to owners of structures similar to the home at 4106 Sixth Ave., where a rear balcony collapsed in late June.

In the letter to property owners, Schwartz said the city is detailing the issues found at the home and suggesting that the work originally performed on the balconies

of the damaged structure was likely performed by the same contractor as the other matching structures on Fifth and Sixth Avenues. The letter goes on to warn property owners of the potential for issues with the balconies and to encourage them to be alert to any problems.

The affected properties are 4105 Fifth Ave., 4107 Fifth

Ave., 4104 Sixth Ave., 4108 Sixth Ave. and 4110 Sixth Ave. Schwartz said the property owner at 4106 Sixth Ave., Virginia Stewart, according to Manatee County Property Appraiser records, has voluntarily evacuated the property and her insurance company has engaged a structural engineer who inspected all of the balconies on the home and reported that the damage was most likely caused by lack of maintenance. The report also states that all of the balconies on that home, which was built in 2002, are unsafe and need to be replaced before the property can be cleared for occupation. Schwartz said the process is underway and permits have been issued for the repairs.

Schwartz said the letters to property owners were not sent out immediately due to the finding that the collapsed balcony was primarily caused by lack of maintenance rather than a problem with the initial construction.

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Turtle Watch’s Coyne passes Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring Environmental Director Andrew Joseph “Skip” Coyne III, of Sarasota, died July 18.

He is survived by life partner Suzi Fox, of Bradenton, Coyne executive director of Turtle Watch; his sons, Andrew “Joe” J. Coyne IV and Edward (Angie) Beishline; and a grandson, Martin, all of California.

Turtle Watch is planning a celebration of life sometime after turtle nesting season ends on Oct. 31. Memorial donations may be made to Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch, 6409 16th Ave. Drive W., Bradenton, FL 34209.

Wear your mask to Holmes Beach City Hall With the resurgence of COVID-19 cases, Holmes Beach city leaders are reinstituting the city’s mask ordinance, at least at city hall. While mask-wearing is strongly suggested indoors throughout the city, anyone entering Holmes Beach City Hall is required to wear a mask or face covering. The mask requirement also extends to anyone attending a meeting at city hall.

For more information, visit www.holmesbeachfl.org.

Planning commissioners talk public forum With the review of the Holmes Beach comprehensive plan quickly ending, planning commissioners are looking at ways to get public input before the proposed changes are finalized for approval. They’re considering a few different options for hosting a public forum, but with a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Florida, planning commissioners are concerned about how to best organize a public gathering.

During an Aug. 4 meeting, they discussed combining the comprehensive plan public meeting with the Holmes Beach Police Department’s National Night Out, a family fun night typically held in the fall at the city field complex. Police Chief Bill Tokajer said he’s not sure how that event will happen in 2021, citing concerns about bringing a large group of people together, even outside, with the threat of the pandemic still lingering. If National Night Out is held in Holmes Beach, he said it would likely be in late fall but right now it’s a wait-andsee game concerning safety. Tokajer said, though, that whatever planning commissioners decide on hosting a public forum, he’s happy to lend a helping hand.

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Red tide, respiratory irritation, fish kills linger

Red tide persists in Manatee and several surrounding counties, causing respiratory irritation and fish kills.

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

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – NOAA reports a continuing risk of red tide-related respiratory irritation in Manatee and surrounding counties, with impacts varying by beach and with wind direction.

Respiratory irritation was reported in Manatee County at Manatee Beach and Coquina Beach from July 29 through Aug. 5, as well as in Sarasota, Pinellas, Charlotte and Lee counties, according to Friday’s Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission weekly report.

Red tide produces a neurotoxin called brevetoxin that can cause respiratory irritation, coughing, and more serious illness for people with severe or chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma, emphysema or COPD, according to the Florida Department of Health.

Health officials recommend that people experiencing symptoms stay away from the water, go inside to an air-conditioned space, or wear masks, especially during onshore winds.

Manatee County had medium levels of red tide in water samples at the Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach and the 10th Street pier on Aug. 2.

Low levels were detected at Longboat Pass boat ramp in Bradenton Beach and the Rod and Reel Pier in Anna Maria on Aug. 2.

Current forecasts are available at habforecast.gcoos.org and at visitbeaches.org.

Red tide-related fish kills were reported over the past week in Manatee, Sarasota, Pinellas and Charlotte counties.

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On Saturday, dead fish were accumulating at the Paradise Bay Estates boat ramp in Cortez.

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(possible respiratory irritation, shellfish harvesting closures, fish kills) Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Health officials warn against swimming near dead fish and advise keeping pets away from dead fish and seafoam, which can contain high concentrations of algae. Pets are not allowed on Anna Maria Island’s beaches but are allowed on the Palma Sola Causeway on Manatee Avenue.

Officials also warn that consuming shellfish exposed to red tide can cause neurotoxic shellfish poisoning.

Five conservation groups filed a lawsuit on June 24 against HRK Hold-

ings, the owners of the closed Piney Point phosphate plant in Manatee County, and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, claiming that the discharge of 215 million gallons of nutrient-rich wastewater from Piney Point’s phosphogypsum stack could be feeding the algae bloom. The nutrients nitrogen and phosphorus act as fertilizer for the red tide algae. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection sued HRK on Aug. 5 (see related story on Page 1).

Bayfest 2021 on commission agenda The Anna Maria City Commission will meet on Thursday, Aug. 12. The regular city commission meeting will begin immediately after the conclusion of the commission budget meeting that begins at 1:30 p.m. During the budget meeting, the mayor and commission will discuss the city’s anticipated expenditures

for the 2021-22 fiscal year that begins Oct. 1. The agenda for the regular commission includes a special event permit and request for a fee waiver for the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce’s Bayfest festival on Friday, Oct. 15 and Saturday, Oct. 16.

The commission will take action on a resolution that establishes the vacation

rental registration fees for the coming fiscal year. The commission will also discuss a construction project at 416 Alamanda. City hall remains open to the public and Thursday’s meetings can also be attended by telephone by calling 1-929-205-6099 and entering the meeting ID: 85612925102.

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COVID-19 continues to rise in Florida The CDC reported 22,783 new COVID-19 cases in Florida on Aug. 5, the second-highest number of new cases since 30,531 new cases were reported on Jan. 2, 2021, which is the record high since the pandemic began in the state in March 2020.

In Manatee County, 1,985 new cases were reported by the Florida Department of Health during the week of July 30 – Aug. 5.

To reduce your risk: • Get a COVID-19 vaccine • Wear a mask • Wash your hands • Avoid crowds; social distance

• Clean and disinfect surfaces The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County and the Florida Divi-

sion of Emergency Management offer COVID-19 testing and vaccination at the Palmetto Bus Station, 1802 Eighth Ave. W. in Palmetto from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. weekdays. Testing (including both PCR and rapid testing) and vaccinations (Moderna) are free, and no appointment is necessary. Visitors are asked to bring proof of Florida residency such as a driver’s license or utility bill with a Florida address. For more information, call 941-242-6646.

Vaccinations are also available at CVS, Publix, Walgreens, Walmart and WinnDixie stores.

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COVID-19 testing options expand A partnership with the Florida Department of Health and Manatee County government has expanded COVID-19 testing options in the county by reopening the testing site at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.

The site, in the southwest parking lot of the convention center, One Haben Blvd., Palmetto, is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is a walkup testing site with PCR and rapid testing available free of charge with no appointment necessary. Anyone wanting to receive a COVID-19 test at the site is asked to bring proof of Florida residency, such as a driver’s license or utility bill with a Florida address.

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PHOTO: brings inspiration FROM PAGE 1

I remember thinking I just wanted to be able to go back there.

Please, God, let me live, my family needs me.”

Lewe said the picture never left her bed the entire time, from the neuro floor to ICU and back to neuro.

“The picture brought me so much comfort and helped me get through some of the most terrifying moments of my life,” Lewe said. “The doctor that saved my life, Dr. David Miller at Mayo Clinic, asked about it, our vacations to Anna Maria Island and our girls. He told me I would be going back there this summer. He was calm and confident and I believed him. Well, he was right. We spent a week in paradise at the end of July. Words cannot describe how grateful I am for this life.”

Lewe said she began coming to the Island as a child and was excited to share the experiences with her children. The family made their first trip together in July 2018 and has been coming ever since, with no plans to stop the tradition. Lewe says a lot of the family’s favorite Island adventures involve food. Ice cream at Dips, morning golf cart rides to Ginny’s & Jane E’s for cinnamon rolls and The Donut Experiment

are family favorites.

“AMI allows you to slow down, relax, enjoy quiet living and it brings out pure happiness in our entire family. It is truly a special and magical Island where memories are made. This visit may be the most special and one I’ll cherish forever because I wasn’t sure I would be here to experience it,” Lewe said.

Lewe continues to have a clean bill of health, and looks forward to many years of return visits to the place she calls "paradise."

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The picture of her daughters that Lauren Lewe kept in her bed during her stay at Mayo Clinic.

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Lauren Lewe with her family on the beach in Anna Maria.

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Center hosts benefit for local family Come out to The Center of Anna Maria Island on Saturday, Aug. 21 and have some fun while helping a local family. The Center is hosting a benefit for Aaron Lowman and his family, with all donations up to $100,000 being matched dollar for dollar by an anonymous donor.

The event takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. and features live music from local favorite Trevor Bystrom and other

area musicians, food, drink, and a full bar for purchase sponsored by Anna Maria Island businesses. Silent and live auction items include a vacation in Asheville, N.C., a helicopter tour, fishing guide packages, a sunset cruise and more. There also will be a 50/50 raffle and Chinese raffle.

Just five weeks after welcoming his son, Will, with his wife, Dani, Lowman suffered a severe brain aneurysm while

at home. Lowman, a local fishing guide captain with Anna Maria Fishing Guide, is currently making progress toward recovery at UF Health Rehab and has improved his strength and balance. but still has a long way to go to make a complete recovery. Even once Lowman recovers, it may be a long time before he can resume his fishing charters, and during that time the family needs financial help to cover all of their expenses.

In addition to the fundraiser at The Center, Lowman’s brother, Bill, has organized a GoFundMe fundraiser to help Lowman and his family cover medical costs and other expenses. To donate to the GoFundMe fundraiser, visit www. gofundme.com/f/help-captain-aaronlowman-and-his-new-family.

For more information on the fundraiser at The Center, visit www. centerami.org.

ON THE AGENDA

Aug. 18, 9:30 a.m. – City Commission budget work meeting Aug. 19, 9:30 a.m. – Community Redevelopment Agency budget work meeting Aug. 19, noon – City Commission meeting

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Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

AMI Chamber networking luncheon, Bonefish Grill, 7456 Cortez Road W., Bradenton, 11:30 a.m., $18 for members or $30 for future members. Reserve to becky@amichamber.com or 941-778-1541.

Thursdays in Paradise Stroll featuring local art, music and food, Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach, 5 to 8 p.m.

ANNA MARIA

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 11

City hall is open to the public with limited capacity and safety protocols in place. Please visit www.cityofannamaria.com or contact city hall for more information.

Aug. 12, 2 p.m. – City Commission meeting Aug. 16, noon – Election qualifying period begins Aug. 16, 2:30 p.m. – Planning and Zoning board meeting Aug. 19, 2 p.m. – Reimagining Pine Avenue public information meeting Aug. 26, 5:30 p.m. – City Commission budget meeting with regular meeting to follow Aug. 27, noon – Election qualifying period ends

HOLMES BEACH

City hall is open to the public with limited capacity and safety protocols in place. Please visit www.holmesbeachfl.org or contact city hall for more information.

Aug. 18, 10 a.m. – Code Compliance special magistrate hearing Aug. 23, noon – Election qualifying period begins Aug. 24, 5 p.m. – City Commission meeting with work session to follow Aug. 27, noon – Election qualifying period ends

Prevention Plus health screenings, The Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, 9 a.m., cost varies by test.

No prescriptions required. Reserve to 1-888667-7587.

Golfing for God, IMG Academy Golf Club, 4350 El Conquistador Pkwy., Bradenton, 2:45 p.m. tee time, 5:30 p.m. Bible study and dinner, $40 for golf and dinner, $20 for dinner.

Reservations required. Reserve to www.roserchurch.com/g4g/.

Island Time Book Club, “My Lovely Wife” by Samantha Downing, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 6:30 p.m.

Register online at www.manateelibrary.libcal. com/calendar.

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10005 GULF DRIVE FOR INFORMATION, CALL 941-708-6130

107 GULF DRIVE N. FOR INFORMATION, CALL 941-778-1005

City hall is open to the public with limited capacity and safety protocols in place. Please visit www.cityofbradentonbeach.com or contact city hall for more information.

5801 MARINA DRIVE FOR INFORMATION, CALL 941-708-5800

Aug. 17, 6 p.m. – West Manatee Fire Rescue board of commissioners meeting, administration building, 701 63rd St. W., Bradenton

RoserRobics, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m., no cost but donations welcome. Participants asked to bring bottled water and wear a face mask or shield.

Farm stand, Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801

FRIDAY, AUG. 13

Locals Beach Cleanup, Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 4 p.m. Reserve to www.facebook.com/AMILOCALS.

SATURDAY, AUG. 14

Robinson Runners, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 8 a.m.

Saturday mornings at the NEST, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m. to noon. Face masks required.

Origami Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Register online at www.manateelibrary.libcal.com.

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Commission alternate's removal sought HOLMES BEACH – Planning commissioners are asking city commissioners to remove one of their members from the panel.

At their Aug. 4 meeting, Holmes Beach planning commissioners discussed their attendance policy and the lack of attendance by one of their own, one they voted unanimously to recommend city commissioners remove from the group.

Planning commission alternate member Drew Hyman was appointed to the dais by city commissioners during a Feb. 23 meeting.

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Planning Commissioner Gale Tedhams said that with the comprehensive plan review underway and a review of the city’s land development code coming up, it’s important that the group have consistent participation from all of its members.

As a recommending body to the city commission, the request by planning commissioners to have Hyman removed will have to be voted on during a regular commission meeting. If approved, commissioners will need to take applications and appoint a new member to fill Hyman’s unexpired term.

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New coffee house nearing completion Brian Mathae HURRICANE HANKS

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ince December 2020 I have been working on an exciting project that I sincerely hope will be a hit with locals and visitors alike. We acquired the assets and space of the former Island Coffee Haus with the intent of creating a wonderful coffee and food experience in Holmes Beach. Fifty Three Fifty, The Pourhouse should be open in just a short three more months.

Achieving the dream has been a long time in the making. I never imagined the painstaking detail required to completely renovate the existing space and bring it up to current code. Determining the exact equipment we should be using, where that equipment is best located to be functional and

efficient, and the electrical and plumbing requirements of that placement has been a labor of love. We know what we want our guests to experience, so getting it just right is absolutely critical.

While it has taken far longer than I ever imagined, we are making substantial progress now.

We have demolished the previous interior and are starting to lay out the new plumbing. I’ve been educated on the nuances of grease interceptors, grease traps, pump-out ports, floor drains, hub drains and floor sinks. Feel free to stop by for a coffee or tea when we are open and if you have an hour or two I will tell you all about them! Seriously though, tremendous thought and teamwork has gone into making the space as perfect as we can. And I am appreciative of the team we have working on it.

Knowing the physical space construction is now underway, I can turn my attention back to the

Mushroom Galette (Serves up to 6)

Ingredients

Dough: 1 1/4 cups sifted pastry flour 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed 1/4 cup regular sour cream 1/4 ice cold water 2 tsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp fine salt 1 large egg 1 tsp milk

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food and drink we plan on serving. The food concept has always been in the back of my mind, but now it’s time to put pen to paper and start creating the menus. The concept includes small dishes, both sweet and savory, recurring specials, and just a bit of an internationally eclectic selection of items. At least initially, the menu will be comprised of a collection of items that I am drawn to, that I know we can execute well and

Mushroom filling: 1 1/2 lbs. thinly sliced mushroom mixture of your choice 1/2 large yellow onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup dry sherry 1 tbs unsalted butter 6 sprigs fresh thyme 1 sprig fresh rosemary 3 oz crumbled feta cheese Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

- In a medium bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the cubed butter and, using a fork or pastry cutter, blend it into the flour until well mixed and pebbly-like. In a sec-

that will give personality to our operation. Of course, the ultimate menu will be chosen by our guests. Just like at Hank’s, we will focus on those items that guests are drawn to and use the freshest and most natural ingredients we can to elevate the taste.

Another critical component to get just right is the coffee. It has to be perfect. Which is far easier said than done. Coffee is as complicated as wine. The varietals and

ond bowl, whisk the sour cream, water and lemon juice and pour into the flour mixture. Using a spatula, mix the ingredients until the ingredients clump together. Move the mixture to a lightly floured worktop and knead until the dough comes together. Flatten and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours.

- While the dough is chilling, add the olive oil and mushrooms in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the mushrooms until they have released their moisture and begin to carmelize. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the butter, onion, four sprigs of thyme and the sprig of rosemary. Stir frequently and cook for about 5 minutes.

Add the garlic for the last minute of cooking. Transfer the mushroom mixture to a sheet pan and spread it out so it can cool completely at room temperature.

- As the mixture cools, preheat the oven to 400F. Remove

roasting techniques create tastes as diverse as Pinot Grigio and Merlot. More on that at a future date.

Today’s recipe is for a Mushroom Galette. By the way, what room has no doors or windows?

A “mush-room” of course! I like galettes because they aren’t very structured and can be completely adapted to whatever you are craving. Whether it’s something sweet, something savory, something cold, or something hot, the galette is ready to please. A galette is similar to a tart but doesn’t require a pie dish. Its form is as free-spirited as its filling. Once you have the dough ready, the world is your oyster (mushroom).

Using pastry flour is critical to the success of this recipe because its lower level of protein will ensure the flakiest of crusts. If you don’t have pastry flour, consider blending cake flour and all-purpose flour in a 1:2 ratio. I trust you will enjoy this menu preview. See you soon!

the dough from the plastic wrap and lightly dust with flour. Roll the dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Remove the thyme and rosemary sprigs from the mushroom mixture, stir in the crumbled feta cheese and mix gently.

Spoon the mixture into the center of the dough round and spread it evenly, leaving about a 1-inch border on the edges. Fold the 1-inch dough edge back over the mushroom mixture, leaving the center open. Whisk together the egg and milk and brush the edges of the dough with the mixture.

- Bake for about 45 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool for about 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish the mushroom mixture with thyme leaves removed from two sprigs and serve.

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Bali Hai legal dispute continues A Manatee County judge might have ruled in the city’s favor but that doesn’t mean that the battle between Holmes Beach leaders and Bali Hai ownership is over.

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

MANATEE COUNTY – A court has ruled in favor of the city of Holmes Beach’s quest to stop the use of a lounge and bar installed without proper permits at the Bali Hai Beach Resort. Unfortunately for the city, the ruling was open-ended, at least for 30 days.

Manatee County Circuit Court Judge Charles Sniffen heard arguments from attorney Erica Augello for the city and attorney Michelle Grantham representing the Bali Hai’s ownership. The ruling involves the city’s motion to dismiss a counterclaim from the resort owners.

Sniffen ruled in favor of the city’s motion to dismiss but with the stipulation that the resort’s attorneys have 30 days to amend the counterclaim and resubmit it for consideration by the court.

In the counterclaim, Bali Hai's owner alleges that the city’s demand for a site plan and that service stop until the site plan is approved at the onsite bar/lounge, which was installed without permits from the Holmes Beach building department, is financially damaging the resort. The resort’s owner is seeking financial relief from the city and requested a trial in the amended counter-complaint filed April 26, alleging breach of contract.

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The legal dispute between Holmes Beach city leaders and the owner of the Bali Hai Beach Resort is open to continue in court. The operation of this bar in a small building on the Bali Hai property is a point of contention between the hotel’s ownership and the city, one that’s now being disputed in court.

During the Aug. 5 hearing, Grantham presented a letter from city attorney Patricia Petruff saying city leaders would work with the resort to allow service to hotel guests to continue at the onsite lounge if the resort’s owners submitted a site plan for approval by city leaders and all applicable fees. Grantham said her client submitted the requested site plan despite believing it’s not necessary for the use of the lounge and that the letter constitutes a contract between her client and the city.

The lounge, along with other construction work done on the resort property, has been a point of contention between city leaders and the resort's owner for more than a year due to no permits being applied for or given by the city’s building department for the work.

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The changes on the property also require a site plan approval under city code, which has not been given by city commissioners due to ongoing issues with the site plan submitted by the resort’s representatives. The resort’s representatives have argued since early 2020 that a site plan approval is not needed for the lounge and that it was an existing use on the property. City representatives have said the lounge was not an existing use and needs approval to operate legally.

Despite the ongoing issues, the resort’s lounge has continued to operate, leading to the city’s lawsuit against the resort owner to stop the use of the lounge and the sale of alcohol on the property until the site plan can be approved.

When ruling on the city’s motion

to dismiss the amended counterclaim with prejudice, Sniffen said he does not see any evidence from what was presented that the city entered into a contract with the resort or how the resort’s representatives providing a site plan for approval would benefit the city. He added that for it to be a contract, the city would need to benefit in some way from the agreement.

Instead of dismissing the countercomplaint with prejudice, which would prevent the resort’s attorneys from resubmitting the claim for reconsideration by the court, Sniffen gave Grantham 30 days from the date of the hearing to amend the countercomplaint and resubmit it for a future hearing.

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AMI Chamber networking luncheon The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce will host a networking luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 12. The Chamber invites members and future members for a delicious meal at Bonefish Grill at 7456 Cortez Road W in Bradenton. This is a great opportunity to mingle with Chamber members, pass out business cards and

win raffle prizes donated by Chamber member businesses. Contact becky@ amichamber.org to attend.

Cortez Nautical Flea Market is coming soon The Florida Maritime Museum has teamed up with the Cortez Cultural Center to host the Cortez Nautical Flea Market on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 8 a.m. to noon.

Products such as boats,

fishing gear, nautical-themed arts and crafts and other items for water enthusiasts will be on hand. This familyfriendly event will take place at the Cortez Cultural Center, 11655 Cortez Road W., and is free to attend. Early bird registration is $25 and space is limited. Contact fmminfo@manateeclerk. com to reserve your space.

Arts and crafts vendors can contact cvhs2016@aol.com to register.

June 2021 tourist tax collections compared to June 2020

Anna Maria Bradenton Beach Holmes Beach Manatee Cty Total*

66% 109% 91% 95%

*(Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Longboat Key, unincorporated Manatee County, Palmetto)

Manatee County’s 5% resort tax, or tourist tax, is collected from owners of accommodations rented for six months or less who charge the tax to their renters, in most cases, tourists.

About 50% of the tax proceeds are allocated to Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau tourism marketing efforts, with 20% allocated to beach renourishment. The tax also partially funds tourism-related attractions such as the Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria piers. Amounts shown were collected in June and paid to the Manatee County Tax Collector’s Office in July. Manatee County totals include Anna Maria Island’s three cities, Bradenton, the portion of Longboat Key within Manatee County, unincorporated Manatee County and Palmetto. To anonymously report a rental owner who may not be paying the tax, call 941-741-4809 or visit http:// www.taxcollector.com/tdt-evader.cfm.

Source: Manatee County Tax Collector

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Galuszka to challenge Chappie in mayor’s race The qualifying period for Bradenton Beach candidates begins Aug. 23.

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BRADENTON BEACH – David Galuszka plans to run against incumbent Mayor John Chappie in the upcoming city elections.

Galuszka filed his preliminary paperwork with the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office on July 12.

Chappie will seek reelection and he filed his preliminary campaign paperwork on July 22. Chappie ran unopposed in 2019 and he defeated Bill Shearon in the 2017 mayor’s race. Chappie has lived in Bradenton Beach for more than 40 years.

City Commissioner Jan Vosburgh also filed her preliminary paperwork on July 22. Commissioner Jake Spooner has not yet filed his preliminary paperwork, but he has expressed his intent to seek another two-year term in office.

The qualifying period for Bradenton Beach City Commission candidates begins at noon on Monday, Aug. 23 and concludes at noon on Friday, Aug. 27. Qualifying packets can be obtained from the city clerk’s office or the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office in Bradenton.

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David Galuszka plans to run for the Bradenton Beach mayor’s seat. Mayor John Chappie will seek reelection in hopes of serving another term in office.

FIRST-TIME CHALLENGER

Galuszka is a retired air traffic controller with 20 years of Air Force experience and 20 years of Federal Aviation Administration experience.

When interviewed last week, Galuszka said he moved from California to Bradenton Beach in early 2019.

Regarding his desire to run for public office, he said, “It all started as a suggestion from my mom when I moved here a couple years ago. As time went on, friends and other family members encouraged me, and I’m fascinated with politics and the process.”

Galuszka said he’s never run for

elected office before but did serve as a legislative representative while working as a civilian at the air traffic control tower in Portland, Oregon.

Galuszka said parking, traffic, signage and affordable workplace housing are among the issues he plans to campaign on. He also thinks something needs to be done about golf carts that travel on public streets at a speed far below the posted speed limit.

“It’s pretty irritating to be behind a golf cart going 18 miles per hour,” he said.

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Planning commissioners approve sign ordinance Holmes Beach planning commissioners have given the green light to the city’s amended illuminated sign ordinance, which governs lighted signs in residential areas. Planning commissioners voted unanimously during an Aug. 4 meeting to find the proposed ordinance consistent with the city’s comprehensive plan. With the planning commission’s stamp of approval, the ordinance will go back before city commissioners

for a final public hearing and vote at a future meeting. If approved, backlit illuminated signs in residential districts will have a sunset period of five years before having to be removed or modified to meet the new standard, which requires signs to have only one spotlight shining directly on each face of the sign. Signs also will be limited in size and height from the ground with two faces, one on each side, allowed.

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New streetlights among latest CRA accomplishments

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – The Old Town Tram, the new Bridge Street streetlights, the undergrounding of utility lines and the accumulation of trash were among the matters discussed during Thursday’s Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting.

TRAM SERVICE

The Aug. 4 meeting began with the contracted parking tram services provided by Josh LaRose’s EasyParking Group.

LaRose was vacationing and did not attend the meeting, at which payment was approved for the $4,735 invoice he submitted for the services rendered in July.

The July invoice also notes the CRA received $4,775 in tram-related advertising revenues, which accounted for slightly more than 50% of the CRA’s monthly tram expenses. The advertising revenues are generated by ad panels on the trams and the long-term

goal is for advertising revenues to cover all or most of the tram operating expenses.

CRA chairman Ralph Cole would like LaRose to appear at next month’s meeting because he’s still seeing the electric trams operating outside of the designated tram route in the CRA district that extends from Cortez Road to Fifth Street South. The designated tram route extends south of the CRA boundaries to include the county-owned parking spaces at Cortez Beach, along Gulf Drive South.

Public Works Director Tom Woodard asked if Public Works Department personnel are supposed to respond directly to requests made by LaRose’s tram drivers. Woodard said a recent request pertained to a waterproof cover for the charging station outside the Public Works building.

Woodard was told city personnel are not expected to respond directly to tram driver requests and such requests need to be presented to the CRA by LaRose.

solar lights will be evaluated to see if they will remain in use or be removed.

GULF DRIVE UNDERGROUNDING

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New electric streetlights have been installed along Bridge Street.

CRA member Jake Spooner suggested LaRose might consider switching to gasoline-powered trams to avoid having to recharge the two electric trams currently in use. Spooner said some companies on the Island that rent golf carts are switching to gaspowered carts that don’t require charging.

BRIDGE STREET LIGHTS

City attorney Ricinda Perry said the new electric-powered

streetlights have been installed and activated along Bridge Street.

Perry said she toured Bridge Street on a recent stormy night and the lights worked well.

Woodard said the banner arms that extend from the new light poles are shorter than the banner arms on the old solar light poles, which means smaller decorative banners and flags may need to be purchased to accommodate the shorter pole arms.

Perry said the still-functioning

Perry said the concrete utility poles and attached utility lines along Gulf Drive South are not expected to be removed by Florida Power & Light until late September or October because FP&L does not currently have the cranes available to do the job in the city-initiated, state-funded undergrounding project.

TRASH ACCUMULATION

Spooner expressed concerns about trash accumulating when Waste Pro doesn’t pick up on Mondays due to extended holiday weekends. Spooner said holiday weekends are busier than normal weekends, but the trash collection gets delayed an additional day. He suggested this be addressed next time the city’s trash collection contract with Waste Pro is negotiated.

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Rick Grassett and guide Mark Moreni pause for a fly change along a scenic stretch of the Big Hole River.

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his past week I fished the Big Hole, Madison and Beaverhead Rivers in Montana with a group of anglers hosted by Captain Rick Grassett at Montana’s Medicine Lodge, a working ranch near Dillon, Montana. Over five days we fished the three rivers from drift boats, casting dry flies and nymphs. This is Grassett’s 20th year hosting the trip and the second time I’ve joined the group in what is evolving into an annual event. We fished with Dave King Outfitters, based in Dillon. Grassett fished with King as a

guide for many years at another lodge that eventually closed. After the closure of that lodge, King decided to become an outfitter and hooked up with Grassett and Montana’s Medicine Lodge, which provides a unique western working ranch atmosphere.

The group of seven anglers fished with King’s guides, changing partners and guides each day. On the first day, I fished with Dennis Kinley, who I first met 15 years ago in the Bahamas on a bonefishing trip. Dennis is a regular with the group. Our guide was Jake Heinecke, a fishing and hunting guide who teaches school in Dillon when he isn’t guiding. Over the day we landed a number of brown trout, including some quality fish from 16-19 inches. During our float we watched thunderstorms

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The author’s 20” brown trout took a dry fly off the surface on the Madison River Float.

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build over the mountains, eventually overtaking us in a downpour about a half-hour before our float ended at 4 p.m.

Because we had an odd number of anglers, each fished solo one day. On the second-day float on the Madison, I volunteered and fished again with Heinecke. I took the opportunity to learn from Jake and was fascinated with his mastery of the fly rod. In particular, I asked him to help me with my mend and reach casts that feed fly line up current to assure a drag-free float of the fly. He actually combined the two into a cast he calls the reachmend. The fishing was a bit slow that day but the weather and scenery were spectacular and I managed to hook and land a 20” brown trout on a dry hopper imitation.

On my third and fourth day, I fished with Nick Delledonne, from Pennsylvania, and Grassett on one of my favorite rivers in Montana, the Big Hole. We launched both days at about 7,000 feet, where the temperature hovered in the high 40s and floated two of the river’s most scenic stretches. Our guide both days was Mark Moreni, who guides for King during the summer season and teaches high school history in the

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A beautiful sunset painted the vast Montana sky at the Hansen Ranch after our first day of fishing. winter. Although the fishing was a bit slow both days, we did get a chance to fish the Trico hatch, where millions of these small-winged insects emerge from the river in a buffet of food for the local trout. During this brief (about an hour) time, fish go on a feeding frenzy

allowing anglers a chance to target rising fish with small dry fly imitations.

After fishing each day, anglers returned to the ranch where chef Annie Walz Kubiac had hors d’oeuvres ready to accompany cold beverages and cocktails on the outside deck. It was a

perfect place for anglers to unwind and recount “tails” of the day. Dinners each evening featured chef Kubiac’s scrumptious special side dishes that accompanied the entrees like prime rib, elk meatloaf, baby back ribs and shrimp.

On the last day of the trip, I fished with Grassett on a different stretch of the Beaverhead with Heinecke. The morning started with cloud cover and the promise of much-needed rain. We dodged all but brief showers and spent the day fishing streamers along the fast-moving river. Action was a bit slow but we managed a few nice brown and a couple of rainbow trout to 16 inches.

The float took us through some beautiful scenery and ended near the landmark “Pipe Organ.” We were lucky that we missed much of the hot weather that had plagued the region earlier in the summer and only got a haze from fires burning to the west. As we parted company on Saturday morning, everyone was already talking about a return trip in 2022. For information on joining one of Grassett’s yearly trips (Montana and the Bahamas), contact him at 941350-0318. Next week, Big Sky and Red Lodge.

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DEP: Sues Piney Point owner FROM PAGE 1

against Piney Point owner HRK Holdings LLC and FDEP, seeking to hold both responsible for negligence in managing the site. HRK’s authorized representative is hedge fund investor William F. Harley III; the registered agent and site manager is Jeffrey Barath, both of Palmetto, according to the Florida Division of Corporations.

On Aug. 5, co-defendant FDEP sued HRK in the 12th Judicial Circuit Court to seek injunctive relief to prevent any more discharges of wastewater, plus damages and civil penalties, claiming that HRK failed to safely operate the gyp stacks and protect surface and groundwater.

The state environmental agency is seeking $50,000 per day for violations of an order to remove the wastewater by 2019 and $15,000 per day for violations of surface and groundwater standards and other violations on the site. FDEP also seeks the appointment of a court-appointed receiver to oversee the management and closure of the site.

“The ultimate goal remains closure of the site once and for all,” FDEP Interim Secretary Shawn Hamilton said in a press release.

BLOOD FROM A TURNIP?

HRK Holdings LLC and HRK Industries

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Dead baitfish and a Goliath grouper killed by red tide collect at a barrier erected at an entrance to Robinson Preserve from Tampa Bay. LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2012 and settled the case in 2017, according to records at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida in Tampa. Chapter 11 bankruptcy provides for a business reorganization plan that enables creditors to be repaid.

The reorganization allowed HRK to create the industrial park adjacent to Port Manatee, according to the Tampa bankruptcy law firm that represented HRK.

The company owns 676 acres at the site, including three wells more than 600 feet deep that are permitted to pump up to 150,000 gallons per day from the Floridan aquifer, according to the company website.

While the phosphate operation remains closed, the site is currently used to store salt, fertilizer and other substances belonging to at least nine tenants - including the Manatee County Port Authority, according to the website, which advertises portions of

the industrial park for lease.

HRK’s reorganization was confirmed in 2016 by Judge K. Rodney May in a bankruptcy case involving more than $33 million in claims. During the case, HRK sold about 65 acres, netting about $15 million to reduce secured debt and “establish funding to ensure the environmental integrity of the phosphogypsum stack system located on the property,” according to the law firm’s website.

About 267 million gallons of contaminated water remain in the pond in the compromised gyp stack, which has been temporarily patched. The water consists of phosphogypsum process water, seawater, rain and dredge material from Port Manatee.

Manatee County commissioners approved a $9.35 million agreement in April for Tampa-based ASRus to design and build a deep injection well on county property to permanently dispose of the water.

Meanwhile, the clock may be ticking on HRK’s ability to fund work at the site; FDEP noted on Aug. 5 in its announcement of the lawsuit that there is an ongoing foreclosure action between HRK and its mortgage holder.

HRK did not respond to a request for comment.

LAWSUIT: City of Bradenton Beach not joining Cortez Bridge lawsuit FROM PAGE 1

Cortez residents Linda Molto and Joe Kane are also plaintiffs in the lawsuit. During Thursday’s commission meeting, McClash and von Hahmann said the Cortez-based Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage (FISH) – which von Hahmann is a member of – is joining the lawsuit as an additional plaintiff.

Mayor John Chappie and commissioners Ralph Cole and Marilyn Maro opposed the city becoming a plaintiff in the lawsuit. Cole said he didn’t think taxpayer funds should be used to oppose a replacement bridge that some taxpayers might support. Chappie again expressed his belief that the plaintiffs should have first sought assistance from the Manatee County Commission. McClash said the county commission has never expressed interest in joining the bridge lawsuit.

The city commission previously agreed to join the lawsuit at a cost not to exceed $15,000. The commission later lowered its not-to-exceed figure to $5,000, but never officially joined the legal challenge.

During Thursday’s meeting, commissioners Jake Spooner and Jan Vosburgh voted in favor of the city joining the lawsuit.

Vosburgh expressed her continued support for the city joining at a cost not to exceed $15,000.

Spooner asked whether the city could

join the suit without financial exposure to the city and its taxpayers. City Attorney Ricinda Perry said joining any lawsuit could potentially expose the city to attorney fees of an undetermined amount.

McClash again expressed his belief that the plaintiffs’ case would be strengthened by the support of a city government – and that actually was more important than any financial support provided by the city.

McClash and von Hahmann said FISH recently initiated an online fundraising effort in the form of the “Stop the Mega Bridge from devastating Cortez” GoFundMe page.

The donated funds will be administered by FISH and be used to help cover attorney fees associated with the legal battle.

Although they did not feel the city should join the lawsuit, Cole and Chappie said they individually oppose the fixed-span bridge and would contribute to the fundraising efforts. Vosburgh and Spooner said they would also contribute.

FISH will host a bridge-related town hallstyle meeting at Fishermen’s Hall on Thursday, Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. Fishermen’s Hall is located at 4511 124th St. W. in the village of Cortez.

MEDIATION PENDING

McClash said a mediation session with the plaintiffs and FDOT is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 25. Stephen Tabano will

serve as the mediator at a cost of $350 per hour to be shared by the plaintiffs and defendants.

Tampa-based attorney Matt Farmer will represent the plaintiffs at the mediation session and as the case moves forward.

McClash said Farmer estimated his legal representation would cost approximately $25,000 in total.

McClash said the administrative record that details at great length FDOT’s bridge selection process was filed by FDOT on June 30. The plaintiffs were then given 45 days to amend their complaint and add additional plaintiffs. According to McClash, the plaintiffs’ amended complaint was to be filed by Tuesday, Aug. 10.

Regarding the standards of law that apply to this case, McClash said, “We have to find the actions of the FDOT to be arbitrary, capricious, abuse of discretion and otherwise not in accordance of law. That’s a pretty high standard, but I believe we have two major winning points.”

McClash referenced a law that changed in or around 2018 regarding categorical exclusions to the bridge replacement process that began nearly a decade ago.

“FDOT approved this 65-foot bridge in what they call a Type 2 categorical exclusion. There’s an environmental standard they have to comply with. Usually, they have to do an environmental study. They chose to

do an exception. It’s important to note the law changed and they can’t take advantage of this exclusion if there’s a bridge permit required – and they need a bridge permit.

Also, if there’s encroachments into the flood plain, they’re not supposed to take advantage of this exclusion,” McClash said.

“When they made their decision in 2019, this rule was in effect. The attorney agrees.

They might have really screwed up. That would be to our advantage,” he added.

After Thursday’s meeting, McClash said he understood the city commission’s financial concerns but he was disappointed with the decision to not join the lawsuit.

SETTLEMENT OFFER

In August 2020, the plaintiffs proposed a settlement agreement that called for FDOT to rescind its plans for a fixed-span bridge and instead replace the existing bridge with a new drawbridge that would provide 35 feet of clearance when the bridge is closed.

FDOT has not accepted that offer.

Built in 1956, the existing drawbridge provides between 17.5 and 21 feet of clearance when the bridge is closed, depending on the source cited.

In January, FDOT officials said the state agency plans to put the bridge replacement project out to bid in late 2025 and construction is expected to begin in 2026.

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CRA: New streetlights among accomplishments FROM PAGE 15

CRA member John Chappie said a Waste Pro representative recently told him the company, like many others, is having trouble finding employees.

Chappie also addressed trash accumulation during Thursday’s city commission meeting, at which he noted

some of the accumulation is associated with vacation rentals that experience guest departures and arrivals on Saturdays. Chappie said this results in trash cans being placed streetside on Saturdays, where they remain until collection day.

Woodard said he’s noticed an increase in the

amount of trash accumulating in the trash receptacles on the Bridge Street Pier.

He said he was told the additional trash is associated with the boating community.

This prompted Cole to comment on how many fewer liveaboard vessels are now anchored near the pier.

Cole and Chappie praised the Bradenton Beach Police Department’s ongoing marine enforcement efforts that have resulted in several boats moving elsewhere – including to the Cortez side of the Intracoastal Waterway. CRA member Jan Vosburgh noted some of the displaced vessels simply moved further south and are now anchored off of 12th and 13th streets south.

Chappie said there used to be more than 50 vessels anchored south of the pier and at last count, there were 17.

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COVID-19 has changed the meaning of home

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f it’s true that everything old is new again, we may be living through the real estate version of that idiom.

Small cities and small towns sprinkled over the entire United States are having a resurgence in popularity. The COVID-19 experience has brought a new appreciation of small-town living with the help of remote working.

I am mildly obsessed with the Netflix show “The World’s Most Extraordinary Homes,” which I discovered in my dentist’s office while waiting for my new crown to be finished. The show is pure escapism featuring unbelievably expensive homes, some in exotic locations all around the world. But the real estate trend in the United States at this time is not for extraordinary homes but for modest, get-back-to-basics homes in anything but exotic locations.

Smaller cities and regions are turning out to be the big draw for home purchasing. Places like Topeka, Kansas, and

Castles in the Sand LOUISE BOLGER Decatur, Alabama, where homes would sit on the market, are now experiencing a shortage of inventory similar to the coastal regions outside of major metropolitan areas. This all started with COVID lockdowns and the desire to get out of densely populated areas, but it is now becoming a trend.

Young couples and singles are taking another look at the mid-sized cities and small towns they grew up in and saying this doesn’t look so bad anymore. I can park my car, get a table at a restaurant and get back into a comfort zone with family and old friends.

The only problem is investors are

also looking at these areas, snapping up single-family homes and turning them into rentals. Investors are currently representing about a fifth of annual home sales, competing with local buyers and newly-relocated buyers. These smaller regions are experiencing bidding wars just like what we’re finding in coastal Florida.

The Realtor.com Emerging Housing Markets Index compiled in July represents the top 50 metro areas in the country. The top 20 in the index have an average population of just over 300,000, which is less than Manatee County. The index identifies the top metro areas for homebuyers looking for a good appreciating housing market and attractive lifestyle. These areas are ranked according to real estate market data and economic health and an interesting read for the real estate nerds out there, but I’ll just touch on a few of the areas.

First of all, Florida had two regions both represented in the middle of the index and both in the Panhandle - one in Fort

Walton and the other in Pensacola. The other 48 regions are spread out all over the country, starting with Billings, Montana as number one and ending with Akron, Ohio at number 50. In between, there are cities like Raleigh, North Carolina, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Yuba City, California and Prescott, Arizona. Home prices in the top 20 markets in the Emerging Home Markets Index have risen 13.7% on average in the past year, per Realtor.com. This is less than the national average but impressive nonetheless. If you are interested in seeing the entire list, you should be able to find it on Realtor.com’s website.

So, is it back to the future? Have we gone from a more complex sophisticated culture to a more down-home 1950s and 1960s vibe? That, of course, remains to be seen. If COVID has changed things that much it wouldn’t necessarily be a bad thing - everything in life can’t be exotic, and I did love The Donna Reed Show.

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OBITUARIES Thomas M. Cavallo Thomas M. Cavallo, Sr. died Aug. 3, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Woodward, and son, Thomas, Jr.; his stepdaughters, Tara Woodward Bunn (Michael), Manchester, Mich.; and Lindsey Woodward Waters (Danny, Jr.), La Grange, N.C. He has four grandsons: Dalton, Grant, Parker, and Crayden.

Thomas was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Pistanni Austin, and father, Ronzo Michael Cavallo. Thomas was a graduate of Hofstra University School of Law. He remained active in Boy Scouts of America and was an Eagle Scout. He mentored many young men in scouting, and this was one of the joys of his life. He was an avid model train collector, collecting Lionel trains throughout his lifetime. Thomas was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and a past member of the Order of the Moose on Anna Maria Island. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations

be made to Camp Flying Eagle or Tidewell Hospice. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.

Scott Richard O’Brien Scott Richard O’Brien died at Blake Medical Center on Monday, Aug. 2 at the age of 62. Scott was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky, on May 31, 1959. He was raised in Jersey City, New Jersey, and moved to Bradenton, Florida in 1992. He was a Telecommunications Supervisor for Manatee County until retiring in 2011. After retiring, his hobbies included watching sports, cooking and caring for his grandsons while their parents were at work. Scott spent many years volunteering. He coached football for the Manatee Wildcats, served on the North River Fire District Pension Board, was a trustee for the Bradenton Elks Lodge #1511 and helped with many other local charities and events.

His survivors include his wife of 41 years, Gale. Scott and Gale

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met when they were 13 years old and both of their families vacationed at the same campgrounds.

Gale was the love of his life and he truly adored her.

Scott’s survivors also include his daughters, Kristin Slicker and Alyssa O’Brien; son-in-law Brian Slicker; grandsons Rowan and Corbin Slicker; brother, John O’Brien Jr.; nephews Shaun O’Brien (Jesyka) and Jason O’Brien (Stephanie); and many friends. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Evaline O’Brien, and his sister-in-law, Gail O’Brien.

Arrangements are being handled by Robert Toale & Sons Funeral Home (www.dignitymemorial.com).

A celebration of life will be held at the Bradenton Elks Lodge #1511 at 2511 75th St. W. on Sunday, Aug. 15 from 1 to 4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, Scott would want you to express your love to those you value. The family will be making donations to some of his favorite organizations. If you would like to contribute you can donate on Venmo@SOB-Donations or contact the family.

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GALE O’BRIEN | SUBMITTED

Gale and Scott O’Brien enjoyed 41 years of marital bliss before Scott’s recent passing.

Scott O’Brien lived a life filled with family, friends and love Scott O’Brien’s recent COVID-19-related death leaves family members and friends mourning his loss and appreciating and honoring the impact he had on their lives.

Scott, his wife, Gale, and their daughters, Kristin and Alyssa, relocated from New York to Bradenton in 1992 and established deep roots in the Cortez, Bradenton, Anna Maria Island and Manatee County communities. After contracting COVID-19, O’Brien passed away at Blake Medical Center on Monday, Aug. 2. He was 62 and had previously received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Read the full-length story about Scott’s life and legacy at www.amisun.com.

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There has never been a better time to sell your property

BAYOU BEND 1112 64th Street NW $3,200,000 Lisa Morreale 941.400.9038

ANNA MARIA 209 South Bay Boulevard Shellie Young

$2,700,000 941.713.5458

Visit or call us for a private consultation

ListWithUsToday.com | 877.539.9865

HOLMES BEACH 107 81st Street Shellie Young

TIDY ISLAND

$1,850,000 941.713.5458

NORTHWEST BRADENTON

WOODLANDS PARK

602 84th Street NW $749,000 Jayne Kocher 941.915.6000

8224 8th Terrace NW $725,000 Ben Angerami 941.441.5765

92 Tidy Island Boulevard$925,000 Mike Seamon 941.586.1802

MOUNT VERNON 4764 Independence Drive #4764

Jayne Kocher

$349,000

941.915.6000

LAKEWOOD RANCH | 941.907.9541 SARASOTA - DOWNTOWN | 941.364.4000 LONGBOAT KEY | 941.383.1526 VENICE TO PUNTA GORDA | 941.412.3323

RENTALS | 941.364.4000

Sotheby’s International Realty® and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered service marks used with permission. Each office is independently owned and operated. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Property information herein is derived from various sources including, but not limited to, county records and multiple listing services, and may include approximations. All information is deemed accurate.

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NESTING NEWS Turtle nests laid: 413 (Record: 544 in 2019) False crawls: 557 Nests hatched: 58 Hatchlings hatched: 1,785 (Record: 35,788 in 2018) Nest disorientations: 15

ANNA MARIA ISLAND 607, 609, 611 Fern Streets & 610 Rose Street 12 Beds 6 Baths 1,568 Sq. Ft. Hannah Hillyard & George Myers 941-744-7358 A4497933 $5,900,000

LONGBOAT KEY 25 Lighthouse Point Drive 4 Beds 6/1 Baths 6,025 Sq. Ft. Sherri Mills 941-350-7112 A4503359 $5,600,000

ANNA MARIA ISLAND 102 Cedar Avenue 4 Beds 3/1 Baths 2,290 Sq. Ft. Hannah Hillyard & George Myers 941-744-7358 A4507978 $4,200,000

ANNA MARIA ISLAND 106 Tern Drive SOLD 4 Beds 4/1 Baths 3,649 Sq. Ft. Hannah Hillyard & George Myers 941-744-7358 A4501850 $3,595,000

ANNA MARIA ISLAND 8017 Marina Isles Lane 3 Beds 3/1 Baths 3,593 Sq. Ft. Kate Enis 941-330-6068 A4500595 $7,250,000

ANNA MARIA ISLAND 2719 Gulf Drive 3 Beds 2/1 Baths 2,119 Sq. Ft. Melinda Alvarez 941-704-0633 A4506596 $1,749,000

HOLMES BEACH PENDING 611 Foxworth Lane 2 Beds 2 Baths 2,346 Sq. Ft. Hannah Hillyard & George Myers 941-744-7358 A4506865 $1,650,000

BRADENTON 240 Dove Trail 4 Beds 3 Baths 2,393 Sq. Ft. Lynne Callahan 941-720-3278 A4507115 $679,000

LONGBOAT KEY 415 L Ambiance Drive D906 2 Beds 2/1 Baths 2,634 Sq. Ft. Kim Ogilvie 941-376-1717 A4503404 $4,400,000

ANNA MARIA ISLAND 112 Mangrove Avenue 4 Beds 2/1 Baths 3,577 Sq. Ft. Hannah Hillyard & George Myers 941-744-7358 A4502423 $4,350,000

HOLMES BEACH PENDING 655 Key Royale Drive 3 Beds 2/1 Baths 2,055 Sq. Ft. Hannah Hillyard & George Myers 941-744-7358 A4506752 $2,995,000

BRADENTON 5948 Riverview Boulevard 5 Beds 4/1 Baths 5,091 Sq. Ft. Kathy Valente & Gregory Zies, LLC 941-685-6767 A4504528 $2,300,000

PERICO ISLAND 303 108th Street W 114 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,083 Sq. Ft. Hannah Hillyard & George Myers 941-744-7358 A4500468 $300,000

LONGBOAT KEY The Residences at the St. Regis Sales Gallery, 100 South Washington Blvd.

Georgia Kopelousos & Lynn Morris 941-928-7585 A4498523 $6,945,000

NEW CONSTRUCTION BRADENTON 1320 Perico Point Circle 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,547 Sq. Ft. Maruta Miluns 941-374-9702 A4502932 $489,000

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Team Catalyst remains undefeated

BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN

The kids of indoor soccer took a break last week, making adult coed flag football the sport to watch at The Center. Three teams went into the week’s action undefeated; only one came out on top.

Team TBT suffered its first loss, falling to Rays Rambling 30-13.

Rambling’s Ryan Moss threw for four touchdowns to Karri Stephens and James Roadman. On the other side of the field, Brandon Kull hit Matt Briley and Melissa Acevedo for scoring plays.

Cortez Deep Sea Fishing could not find its groove until late in the game against Sandbar. Looking for its first win, Sandbar scored early and narrowly managed to take the victory 20-13.

The speed of the Sandbar rusher put the pressure on Cortez’s QB Tuna McCracken. McCracken led his team down the field a couple of

MONICA SIMPSON | SUN

The Sandbar’s Dina DeJesus put the heat on Cortez Deep Sea Fishing’s Tuna McCracken last Thursday night at The Center. times, with the Sandbar defense denying them access to the endzone.

On the Sandbar offense, Anthony Mannino threw for two TDs and caught one for six points with Matt Manger at the QB for the play. Manger scored

a touchdown of his own to help with his team’s victory.

Being forced to improvise the offense, Cortez Deep Sea Fishing showed their opponent why they cannot be underestimated. Fighting the clock, Cortez’s offense and

defense fought hard in the second half of the game, taking it down to the final seconds.

Despite the two scoring passes

by McCracken to Blake Balais and Tyler Brewer, the missed flag pulls by the Cortez defense and inability to connect at critical moments led to the team’s first defeat.

Beach Bums came into Week 3 looking for their first win, but We The Best Lending found their second win instead with a 30-0 pasting of the Bums.

Quarterback Chase Richardson threw for three touchdowns to Jonathan Soultatos and Dominick Otteni for WTBL. Soultatos added six more points with an interception that he took to the end zone.

Winning for the third week in a row, Jon Moss and the Catalyst crew kept the TMT team scoreless in last week’s game with a 20-0 victory. Throwing to Evelyn Long, Brent Moss and Jesse Skipper, Moss secured his team’s place at

the top of the flag football rankings just short of mid-season.

Thursday night Catalyst matches up against Team We The Best Lending, who goes into week four with the same 2-1 record as TBT, Rays Ramblings and Cortez Deep Sea Fishing. TMT and Beach Bums are still in search of their first win.

SUN SCOREBOARD THURSDAY, AUG. 5 ADULT CO-ED FLAG FOOTBALL TMT Catalyst

(0-3) 0 (3-0) 20

Rays Ramblings TBT

(2-1) 30 (2-1) 13

Sandbar Cortez Deep Sea Fishing

(1-2) 20 (2-1) 13

Beach Bums (0-3) 0 We The Best Lending (2-1) 30

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FUN IN THE SUN

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30 Competition involving pictures 33 Hometown folks 34 Portmanteau coin 35 Longtime Warner Bros. output 39 __ player 40 Calm 41 Legendary Asian 43 "War on Peace" author __ Farrow 44 Network for cinema lovers 47 Homecoming figure 48 Headline 49 Pinky __ 51 Completely lost 53 Waiting line 55 Imply 56 Some of Nixon's Plumbers, formerly 57 Simpson of fashion

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58 "Aha!" Down 1 Puccini 3-Down 2 Magic star of the '90s 3 See 1-Down 4 Member of an Iraqi minority 5 "Wonder Woman" (2017) villain 6 Microbrew option 7 Asti wine grape 8 Pampering place 9 Brown on the Food Network 10 Ring centerpiece 11 Cause of many '70s lines 12 Come before 14 Really absorb 15 With all judges present, as at a Circuit Court 21 Lower-calorie cookie since 2015 24 Hardly Hollywood's most wanted 26 Filter target 27 World record?

28 High-and-mighty sort 30 Exchanged for an equivalent 31 Pucker inducer 32 Revolutionary-era loyalist 33 Super Bowl LI per-

former 36 Hot 37 View from Anchorage 38 Warn, watchdogstyle

42 Utopian 44 Many Beliebers 45 Cuban hero José 46 Peak 49 Dreamcast maker

50 Sharpen 52 Had 54 "What a terrible idea!"

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FISHING CHARTERS

BEACH YOGA ON Saturdays & Sundays at 8:30am at the end of Pine Ave by the Sandbar Restaurant by donation. www. thriveyogafit.com

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

STARTING A 9 PERSON Stock Club. Each person would invest $300. LBK & AMI. Call Bill for details 941-706-4809 AMI TURTLE WATCH needs donations & silent action items for our FUNDRAISER. We can pick up! Call or text Linda 863-2871133 THE BEST VOLUNTEER position on the island. The AMI Historical Museum needs docents and bread makers. Call Kathy Primeau at 989-560-6381.

ROSER FOOD BANK needs donations of cash and non-perishable food, PAPER & PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS. Donations boxes are located at the Church, Moose Club, and Walgreen’s.

HEALTH CARE HOME CARE PROVIDER with Dennis Church a nursing assistant. 8+ years of experience. Licensed in Florida. SAFER at HOME. Call 815-519-3993

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

Neil 941-726-3077 RENOVATION SPECALIST ALL carpentry repairs, Wash Family Construction, locally owned and operated CBC 1258250 Call 941-7250073.

KERN CONSTRUCTION NEW Homes & Remodel. Design/ Build. Since 1968. License # CBC 1261150. Call Mike Kern 941-778-1115 JSAN CORPORATION Renovations Construction & Handyman Services 941-243-0995 Lic# CRC1332505 jsancorporation@gmail. com Flooring, Drywall, Painting, Repairs, Kitchen and Bathrooms, Trim & Doors.

Free Estimates. Credit Cards Accepted.

BOATS CANOE 17’ GRUMMAN with 1.5hp motor, paddles & extras $900. Call 941794-1766

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 THC CLEANING : Residential, Commercial, Rentals, VRBO. Professional and Reliable. Call 941-756-4570 or 941565-3931

COMMERCIAL SALES, RENT & LEASE HAVE YOU BEEN thinking of selling? We NEED properties to List for SALE!!! Duplexes, multi family, small resorts?

Call BIG Alan Galletto of Island Real Estate to get it SOLD 941-232-2216

Call us today! 941-778-3986

“HAMMERED HOMES” (SAVING HOMES SINCE 1984) Handyman services, renovations. Free Estimates & Consulting. Call before making decision, save money.

941-778-3206

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 STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE. Specializing in Old Florida Seashell driveways and scapes. Also Rock, Mulch, & Soil. Free estimates. Call Shark Mark 941-301-6067

ISLAND RESIDENT. TREE/ BUSH Trimming, removal.

Sweeping, blowing, weeding. Weekly, bi-monthly or monthly schedule. Pressure washing: driveways, walkways, fences, pool decks/ cages. Call Bill Witaszek 941-307-9315.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: NORMS TOWING gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 08/04/2021, 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.

1G1ZE5EB6AF250222 2010 CHEVROLET 1T9ES1218XC452650 1999 TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS LAB 3C3CFFCR5CT225017 2012 FIAT NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: NORMS TOWING gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 08/11/2021, 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.

1FMZU77E53UB18348 2003 FORD 4T1B11HK7KU796870 2019 TOYOTA 4T1G11AK7MU413366 2021 TOYOTA JTHKD5BH9B2002414 2011 LEXUS KMHCM36C38U059936 2008 HYUNDAI NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: NORMS TOWING gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 08/18/2021, 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.

1G1BC5SM0G7238082 2016 CHEVROLET 1HGCV1F30LA091647 2020 HONDA 3C3CFFCR9CT229345 2012 FIAT 3GNKBBRA2KS679136 2019 CHEVROLET

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: NORMS TOWING gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 08/25/2021, 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.

1C3EL75R46N182217 2006 CHRYSLER 1FA6P8TH9G5277478 2016 FORD 1FMZU34E7XZA57106 1999 FORD 1J4GW68N8XC629492 1999 JEEP 2C3CDXBG0DH624472 2013 DODGE 5LMCJ1C97LUL15832 2020 LINCOLN

LOST & FOUND FOUND TURTLE INLAYED silver/platinum ring with inscription ( Pease identity text to confirm). Found on Palm Harbor Dr near Manatee Public Beach. Call 540-312-5299.

LOST ON MANATEE BEACH. 18" herringbone chain (4mm thick, square link, round clasp, 10k) with 3/4" Spanish gold coin pendant.

Please call 585-755-3894.

Contact Dennis LOST MEN'S GOLD wedding band in shallow water just south of new rock groin on beer can island.

Very sentimental. Reward, call 941-504-0526

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SERVICES. Prompt & Reliable. Island Resident.

Quality Workmanship.

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

40-YEAR PAINTER from Kentucky. Hourly rate guaranteed savings over contractor price. Neat, dependable, equipped, insured. Highly productive. A+ rated by Better Business Bureau for 40 years. 502-817-6786. aapressurewash.com

POOL SERVICES FOUR SEASONS POOL SERVICE AND CHEMICAL SERVICES. Certified Pool Operator. 10 + Years Experience.

Residential/commercial. Chemical Service Licensed & Insured. Call Dennis Clark 941-7375657 COLE'S TROPICAL POOL SERVICE Call Cole Bowers for all your pool maintenance needs! Affordable and Dependable!! 941-7131893

PRESSURE WASHING & WINDOWS

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

AUTHORITY ONE CLEANING : Residential, Commercial, Construction, Vacation, VRBO Rentals . Also available Pressure Washing, Roof Cleaning, Paver Sealing and Windows. Call 941565-3931.

PAINTING & WALLCOVERING

REAL ESTATE HOMES & CONDOS FOR SALE

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

Have you been thinking of selling? We NEED properties to List for SALE!!! GULF FRONT, CANAL FRONT, BAY FRONT CONDOS or HOMES ASK for BIG Alan Galletto of Island Real Estate to get it SOLD 941-232-2216

MOVING & STORAGE

“WIZARD OF WALLS” Established 1980 Prompt quality service.

Paperhanging/removal Faux finishes. Interior painting. Mary Bell Winegarden 941-794-0455

LOOKING FOR A highly motivated real estate broker to buy or sell your next home? Darcie Duncan, Broker Duncan Real Estate a lifelong island resident bringing success to her customers for 30 years. Proven track record brings you results! 941-725-1589

REALTOR FOR HIRE. BUYING OR SELLING on AMI? 17 years experience & USAF Veteran.

Call Kelly Gitt Keller Williams Realty today 941-799-9299.

PALMA SOLA PARK. 3BR/2BA 2 car garage.

Large yard. Move in ready. $525,000 make offer. Call 941-405-7138 HOLMES BEACH 2BR/1BA Villa with Garage, large lanai, deck & yard. New AC and Water Heater. Last Island affordable housing below $500,000. Fran Maxon Real Estate. Call Kathryn Sandburg Realtor 941600-2672

RENTALS: ANNUAL ANNUAL RENTALS WANTED! We have well qualified tenants for beach and mainland annual rentals, Full management or Finders fee.

Call today for details.

Ask for Paige DUNCAN REAL ESTATE 513-3821992.

RENTAL WANTED SWEET FAMILY IN NEED of an annual rental on the island. We've been renting on the island for 3 years.

Our kids go to school on the island. Please help keep us here! 3/4 bedrooms, unfurnished, with pool. Call Fallon 706-2026141.

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Call today to place your ad: 941-778-3986 TRANSPORTATION

PAINTING

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

AVAILABLE AUGUST 1.

Monthly rental. Fully furnished newly remodeled., beahcy 2BR/1BA washer dryer. 2.5 miles to beach off Cortez. Close to shopping dining. Quiet area.

Across the street from bay. $2300 mo. thru December . Call 941-773-1552. Deposit and cleaning fee.

SEASONAL RENTAL in PALMA SOLA. 3BR/2BA weekly or monthly rates.

Contact Barb Grace 941201-2190 ANNA MARIA ISLAND CONDOS Large pool, beach access, free WiFi, 1&2 Bedroom $700/$800/$900 a wk. redekercondosonami. com Tim 941-704-7525

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Updated 5 Star Condo for Rent- Available September October November. (Multimonth discount) Million$ water view, first floor, 2BR/2BA, patio, walk to beach, pool, tennis (smoke free) marketreps@aol. com Boat/jet ski dock available

TRANSPORTATION AMI TAXI metered-on-callcards accepted. Airport: Tampa $95, Sarasota $40, Clearwater $85, Orlando $195. Call 941-447-8372 or 941-447-8376. amitaxi4u@ gmail.com, www.amitaxi. com

ANYTIME TRANSPORTATION to all Airports, Casino, etc. Tampa $70. Sarasota $35. Pets welcome. Very dependable. Reasonable rates. Contact Jeanne.

941-779-5095 AIRPORT RIDES- Tampa, St. Pete, Sarasota. Reasonable rates! Call or text Anna 941-932-1600

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