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11/17, 9:30 p.m., trespass warning, 4000 Gulf Drive. While checking Manatee Beach, the officer observed two subjects on the second floor of the lifeguard tower. The officer identified both subjects and issued trespass warnings. The juvenile female was picked up by her father. 11/21, 6:11 p.m., information report, 5410 Marina Drive. An officer was dispatched to take a report of a broken rear window of a vehicle parked at DCoy Ducks bar. Upon inspection and interview, it appeared that the window had a flaw or crack that resulted in the window imploding spontaneously. Numerous people said the owner had no arguments with anyone and there was no sign of a projectile. 11/22, 9:04 a.m., COV/marijuana, 4600 Gulf Drive. After initiating a traffic stop for a suspended license, the officer observed the strong smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The driver said he had smoked earlier and did not have a medical card. He also surrendered 4.3 grams of marijuana in a plastic bag. The operator was issued a citation for driving on a suspended license and possession of marijuana less than 20 grams. 11/23, 12:44 p.m., Marchman Act, 7300 Palm Drive. The officer was dispatched to an erratic patient on board a Manatee County EMS ambulance. Upon arrival the officer recognized the patient from previous encounters, and was told by EMS he was found on an MCAT bus unconscious. EMS was called to transport the man to Blake Medical Center when he regained consciousness and became aggressive and hostile, punching the inside of the ambulance and pushing the medics. The officer locked the subject to the stretcher with two sets of handcuffs and followed the ambulance to Blake. A Marchman Act form was completed by the officer.

OBITUARIES

Ruth P. Heitmann

Ruth P. Heitmann, 95, from Bradenton, passed away peacefully at Greenbriar Rehab and Nursing on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. Born in Teaneck, NJ on Nov. 21, 1925, she was one of three children of the late George and Carolyn (Weigart) Peck. She worked as an administrative assistant for several banks before retiring in the 1990s.

Ruth was a member of Key Royale Club of Anna Maria Island where she enjoyed golf and social activities. Throughout her life, she enjoyed playing bridge and other card games.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald F. Heitmann; brother, George Peck; sister, Dorothy Peck; and grandson, Steven Heitmann.

She will be remembered and missed by her beloved sons Richard Heitmann (Jodi DelGrosso) of Port Townsend, WA and Robert Heitmann of West Milford, NJ; her cherished grandchildren, Laura Heitmann Kelsey, Carolyn Heitmann and Rowan Jenson; and her dear great-grandchildren Leigh, Henry and Madeline Kelsey and Alisandra Heitmann.

A private service will be held at time of inurnment at Skyway Memorial Funeral Home & Gardens.

Juanita Wallis

Juanita Wallis, of Holmes Beach, Florida, was born Nov. 3, 1935 and passed away Nov. 5, 2021. She is survived by her loving family and many friends and will be laid to rest in Michigan. Arrangements by Shannon Funeral Homes. Condolences may be made at www.shannonfuneralhomes. com.

JOE HENDRICKS | SUN

Construction activity continues along Pine Avenue

There are currently four active construction sites along Pine Avenue in Anna Maria. The construction projects include two large residential structures being built side by side, a nearby restaurant/residential structure and site preparation taking place on the vacant lot at the corner of Pine Avenue and North Shore Drive.