Anna Maria Island Sun December 9, 2020

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December 9, 2020

Island Chamber starts the holiday season KRISTIN SWAIN | SUN

The tree lights up in front of the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce on Dec. 4. See story on Page 11.

Satcher named as defendant in public records action The records requests and court actions pertain to a Nov. 19 county commission discussion about potentially terminating County Administrator Cheri Coryea.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

MANATEE COUNTY – County Commissioner James Satcher is named as the sole defendant in a public records complaint filed Monday by paralegal Michael Barfield.

Barfield, a Sarasota-based paralegal and Sunshine Law expert, filed

the complaint and an accompanying amended emergency motion this morning in the 12th Judicial Circuit Court in Bradenton seeking “judicial relief to protect the public’s right to transparency and enforcement of Florida’s vaunted Public Records Act.” The filings pertain to a public records request Barfield submitted to Satcher on Friday, Nov. 20.

That day, Barfield also submitted similar records requests to county commissioners Vanessa Baugh, George Kruse and Kevin Van Ostenbridge. He later submitted a similar records request to former County Commissioner Steve Jonsson.

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AMI COVID-19 cases climb to 166 COVID-19 cases on Anna Maria Island increased from 145 to 166 in the past week.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – COVID-19 has reached a new high on Anna Maria Island – 166 cases have been reported since March, according to the Sunday, Dec. 6 Florida Division of Emergency Management report.

Of those, 86 cases were in Holmes Beach, with 50 cases in Bradenton Beach and 30 cases in Anna Maria.

The numbers are up from 145 cases reported on the Island as of Sunday, Nov. 29, when there were 77 cases in Holmes Beach, 42 in Bradenton Beach and 26 in Anna Maria.

Numbers are also up in Cortez, SEE COVID, PAGE 25

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Sebring appointed to Anna Maria Commission Sharon Wisniewski also applied to fill the vacant city commission seat.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – Doris “Deanie” Sebring is now an Anna Maria City Commissioner.

Anna Maria resident Sharon Wisniewski also applied to serve the two-year commission term vacated by Commissioner Amy Tripp when she moved to North Carolina earlier this year after qualifying to run unopposed in the November election.

Sebring’s appointment took place during the commission’s Thursday, Dec. 3 organizational meeting at which Commissioner Mark Short and Mayor Dan Murphy were first sworn into their new two-year terms in office after running unopposed. Commissioner Carol Carter was then appointed to serve as commission chair for another year, with Short serving as vice-chair.

Before the vacant commission seat was filled, Sebring and Wisniewski had five minutes each to address the commission.

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Doris “Deanie” Sebring listed sidewalks, streets and local vacation rental regulation as some of her top priorities.

Going first, and accompanied by her diabetic-alert dog Humphrey, Sebring said she and her husband, Tripp, moved to Anna Maria four years ago.

“We chose to move here and build our forever home because we love the feel of the city, the quaintness of the small, hometown businesses and the

feeling of being safe. I have no hidden agenda or political interests other than to serve the community,” she said.

“Anna Maria is a major tourist destination. While I knew that when I moved here, I also understand that we can’t let tourists’ interests overpower the interests of the people who call Anna Maria

home. There has to be a healthy balance between tourism and businesses and the residents,” Sebring said.

Sebring said she supports the home rule rights the commission has thus far managed to preserve, despite the annual challenges from the state legislature.

“I feel it’s important to have local authority over rentals. You cannot effectively rule when you’re so far removed,” Sebring said.

“I also would like to continue the progress the city has made with regards to sidewalks. In a beach community that is mainly a walking town, I think sidewalks are a necessity. Not to mention, motorists are trying to dodge huge potholes and maneuver flooded streets. I’d like to find a way to make our streets safer for residents and our visitors and I do have ideas for that,” Sebring said.

Sebring said she grew up in Louisiana and helped run the family business. At the age of 18, she moved to California and began working in the accounting department of an automobile dealership that later named her general manager.

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Historic Preservation Board members sought The city of Anna Maria seeks two new members and two alternates to serve on the city’s Historic Preservation Board. The board meets at city hall one Tuesday per month.

The board’s goal is to locate historic homes, buildings, properties, sites and objects. The board is currently in the process of having the Anna Maria Historical Museum building and property and The Island Players theater building designated as historic. In the future, the board hopes to assist residential and commercial property owners who wish to voluntarily have their structure, property, site or object designated as historic. Board member applications can be downloaded at the city website by clicking on the “Residents” tab at the top of the homepage and then clicking on the “City Forms” tab that appears. Applications can also be obtained directly from the city clerk’s office at 10005 Gulf Drive. For more information, please call 941-708-6130.

Parks members work toward community garden The members of the Holmes Beach Parks and Beautification Committee are committed to bringing the dream of a community garden to life. During their Dec. 2 meeting, members discussed the intricacies of the work needed to plan and create the garden, outlined the work ahead and discussed how it would be controlled and opened for public use by city residents. First on their agenda is to begin location and design discussions when they meet again after the first of the year. Once plans are created, the idea has to go before city commissioners to approve the location, design and budget for the project before plans can formally begin to take shape.

Commissioners discuss comp plan Holmes Beach planning commissioners spent their Dec. 2 meeting discussing changes planned for the city’s comprehensive plan, and also welcomed newly-appointed alternate Commissioner Richard Brown. While they made significant progress through the first few sections of the plan, commissioners still have a lot of work to do, including meeting with representatives from LaRue Planning to discuss the results of an online survey designed to help obtain public opinion from Holmes Beach residents, business owners, workers, vacationers and other interested parties. To help form the design for the future of Holmes Beach and lend your voice to the comprehensive plan review process, visit www.larueplanning.com/holmesbeach to complete the survey and learn about the progress already made.

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Liveaboard boater found dead

Jerald Oliver was known around Bradenton Beach as “Oliver.”

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – Liveaboard boater Jerald Joseph Oliver, 60, was found dead and floating in the water at the Bradenton Beach Marina on Wednesday.

Marina employee Andy Tolar discovered Oliver’s body shortly before 3 p.m. on Dec. 2, according to the incident report prepared by Det. Sgt. Lenard Diaz of the Bradenton Beach Police Department.

“He (Tolar) was walking along the dock and dropped his keys into the water. While looking into the somewhat shallow water to find his keys, he noticed something floating in the water, to his left, just under the dock. Mr. Tolar realized that what he sees floating in the water is a person face down. Mr. Tolar grabs a pole off a nearby boat and tried to reach the person floating. The pole was not long enough, so Mr. Tolar yells for help and two gentlemen that work at the marina – Cory Stickler and Joshua Wilson – came to help.

Cory and Joshua got on a boat and went over to the person floating in the water and were able to get him on to the bow of the boat and start CPR,” according to Diaz’s report.

When Diaz arrived on the scene, Wilson was administering CPR. “As Joshua was doing CPR, I noticed that the gentleman he was working on was bleeding from his left temple and had abrasions on his lower legs. By this time, Paramedic Millard had arrived on scene and came down to the floating dock to take over. Paramedic Millard and I picked up the gentleman and moved him off the floating dock and to a flat concrete surface on land. Paramedic Millard did his assessment of the gentleman and determined that he could not be saved. Paramedic Millard called the time of death at 3:05 p.m. At that time, I began gathering witness information and detailed accounts of what had happened,” according to Diaz’s incident report.

The report notes Tolar, Stickler and Wilson recognized Oliver

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Jerald Oliver’s body was found floating under a dock at the Bradenton Beach Marina. because he had lived on his boat at the marina for many years.

“I talked to another gentleman who had shown up after the incident happened – later identified as Richard Anthony Correa. Mr. Correa stated that he was just at the Drift In bar with Mr. Oliver about 45 minutes before. Mr. Correa and Mr. Oliver were friends and both had a few drinks at the bar. Mr. Correa also stated that Mr. Oliver came up to the bar to get a bottle of alcohol and go back to his boat, which he said was normal for Mr. Oliver to do,” according to Diaz’s report.

“Mr. Oliver was taken by the transport to the medical examiner’s office for further investigation. No further action was taken by me at that time,” the report concludes.

He was a really good guy and there were a lot of people around town who knew him.”

Mike Bazzy, Bradenton Beach Marina President

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Bradenton Beach Marina President Mike Bazzy said Oliver lived at the marina for the past four years.

“It’s unfortunate. They think it was a drowning and it looked like he had bumped his head. We tried to resuscitate him, and we couldn’t,” Bazzy said.

“He was a really good guy and there were a lot of people around town who knew him. Everyone around town called him Oliver.

They all knew him as Oliver, but his first name was Jerald. He spent a lot of time on Bridge Street,” Bazzy said.

Drift In Manager Doreen Flynn spoke fondly of Oliver.

“He was a really nice man. If

anybody called him Ollie, he used to say, ‘My name is not Ollie, please call me Oliver.’ He had a heart of gold and he would help anybody. I was very sad when I got the phone call,” Flynn said.

Drift In bartender Sharon Bell said, “Oliver was a character and a half. He did things his own way and never had an unkind word for anybody. He was part of our motley crew and he will be missed.

2020 strikes again.”

Flynn said a celebration of life will be held at the Drift In on Friday afternoon, Dec. 11.

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Great blue herons’ nest in jeopardy The nest is protected by the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act if it contains eggs or chicks, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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ANNA MARIA – Seana and Jeff Long are concerned about a great blue herons’ nest located in one of several backyard Australian pine trees at 315 Iris St., across the canal from their family home.

As part-time Anna Maria residents, the Longs divide their time between Seattle and a shared family home on Jacaranda Road that sits across the canal from the home where the great blue herons currently live.

Seana Long said that Sinclair Stewart, the longtime owner and occupant of the Iris Street home, passed away earlier this year after time spent at a nursing home. Long said a member of the extended Stewart family recently told her the property has been sold and the new owner already has plans in mind for the property.

Above is one of two great blue herons nesting in a tree slated for future removal. The great blue herons’ nest is located in one of the canal-side Australian pines at right.

“We’ve known the family for 20 years. The new owners are going to knock the house and the trees down to put in a house with a pool,� Long said last week while standing on her canalside deck.

Long does not know who purchased the property; and that information is not yet available at the Manatee County Property Appraiser’s website or the Manatee County Clerk of the Court website.

“I’ve been panicked since I got back on the Island and found out my neighbors were selling. It’s a huge nest and it’s been there for quite some time. We’ve been in this home for 20 years and these birds have shared this canal with us for a long time. The blue herons have been our ‘neighbors’ for at least the last 10 years. They’re great blue herons according to my college roommate’s husband, who is an ornithologist. I’m very concerned about

their habitat and their home, and I think they have fledglings,� Long said.

She noted the Iris Street property also has two ground-mounted perches that Sinclair Stewart used for his trained ospreys. “We know from the sellers that the plans are to tear out all those Australian pines and put in a pool. That would destroy the birds’ home. We SEE HERONS, PAGE 8

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

A new direction for Manatee County Governing is not easy and I did not expect it to be. You don’t have to be involved in governing to realize that.

As a third generation resident of Manatee County, I’ve been around and involved with our community my entire life. As a businessman, I’ve watched as Republicans in Name Only (RINOs) cleared a path for a career bureaucrat to push multiple tax hikes on residents, one of which was successful. They grew the size and scope of government faster than the county itself.

They created fiefdoms, helped those in the know, and developed schemes like the sweetheart Lena Road land deal.

When former county administrator Ed Hunzeker lost at the ballot box, voters confirmed what I had suspected; they are sick and tired of these actions. While on the campaign trail I heard many of the same complaints. Government had grown out of control. Taxes are getting too high. Raising a family in Manatee County is getting harder, not easier.

With this in mind I ran on a platform of less government, more transparency, lower taxes. I want to give our local government back to the people it was created to serve.

Every new administration should be permitted to choose its leadership. Joe Biden will not inherit Donald Trump’s staff or cabinet (and rightly so). Staff needs to be beholden to the administration it serves. Make no mistake, the three newly-elected commissioners, Kruse, Satcher and myself, are a clear message from voters that it’s time for a change. There needs to be a new way of running government, with conservative solutions to decades-old problems.

I find our current county administrator to be a good person. However, she has been in government for over 30 years. She has been a cheerleader for the tax hikes; for the new departments and additional staff positions; for the massive spending spikes and for the lack of results in improvements to traffic congestion, localized flooding and water quality - especially in my district. I do appreciate and applaud her service but it’s time

this new board, who is heading in a new direction, have someone at the helm that believes in a conservative ideology. The current administrator is not that person.

Many have become emotional over my motion to get our county staff on board with our new, more conservative tact. Names have been called. Insults have been hurled. This is not an emotional decision. Governing should never be based on emotional decision making. Governing should be about data and serving the people.

In that vein, it is time our county staff better reflects the board they serve and that means a new leader at the helm.

I hope this explanation will help everyone to better understand how I came to this decision. I also hope that my calm presence and demeanor at the dais will help to restore civility and proper decorum during meetings. Voters have spoken and it is time we as leaders carry out their wishes.

Kevin Van Ostenbridge Manatee County Commissioner District 3

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

ANNA MARIA

WEDNESDAY

10005 GULF DRIVE FOR INFORMATION, CALL 941708-6130

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.

Dec. 21, 2 p.m. – Planning and Zoning Board meeting Dec. 24, all day – City offices closed, Christmas Eve holiday Dec. 25, all day – City offices closed, Christmas Day holiday

BRADENTON BEACH

107 GULF DRIVE N. FOR INFORMATION, CALL 941778-1005

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.

Dec. 10, 9:15 a.m. – City

Commission emergency special meeting Dec. 23, 9:15 a.m. – City Commission emergency special meeting Dec. 24, all day – City offices closed, Christmas Eve holiday Dec. 25, all day – City offices closed, Christmas Day holiday Dec. 31, 9:15 a.m. – City Commission emergency special meeting

HOLMES BEACH

5801 MARINA DRIVE FOR INFORMATION, CALL 941708-5800

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.

Dec. 24, all day – City offices closed, Christmas Eve holiday Dec. 25, all day – City offices closed, Christmas Day holiday

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

THURSDAY DEC. 10

Farmer’s Market, Holmes Beach city field, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Stroller Stroll, Leffis Key Preserve, 2351 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. Reservations required. Reserve to coral.bass@mymanatee.org or call 941-742-5923 ext. 6034.

AMI Chamber Networking Luncheon, IMG Golf Club, 4350 El Conquistador Pkwy., Bradenton, 11:30 to 1 p.m., $18 for members or $30 for nonmembers. Advance registration and payment required. Reserve to 941-778-1541 or laura@ amichamber.org. Register or pay online at https://annamariaislandchamber.org/event/.

Face masks and social distancing required.

Thursdays in Paradise Stroll featuring local art, music and

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food, Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach, 5 to 8 p.m.

SATURDAY DEC. 12

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

Face masks required.

SUNDAY DEC. 13

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

Rise and Shine Power Flow Yoga, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., $10 fee payable online or by cash at the door. Bring your own yoga mat.

Register at https://parks.mymanatee.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/ search.html?primarycode=110006 or call 941-742-5923 ext. 6042 for more information.

TUESDAY DEC. 15

Farmer’s Market, City Pier Park, 101 N. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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HERONS: Nest in jeopardy FROM PAGE 5

have to do something to save these birds. I’m not saying keep the trees, I’m saying save the birds’ home. If that means keeping the trees a little bit longer, then yes, the new owners need to be inconvenienced,” Long said.

“It’s the natural flora and fauna of this Island that makes it such a treasure,” she added.

Long wondered if a man-made nesting tower could be erected similar to the man-made nesting tower the city of Anna Maria, FPL and Volt Power partnered to erect on a vacant lot on Lakeview Drive in December 2019. That nesting tower immediately provided a new habitat for a pair of ospreys that had been displaced by a tree removal.

Long questioned whether the Migratory Bird Treaty Act provides these great blue herons with any short or long-term protections.

FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE RESPONSE

On Monday, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Public Affairs Specialist Jennifer Koches provided a written response to several questions posed by The Sun. Koches confirmed that great blue herons are among the more than 1,000 bird species protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

“Active migratory bird nests are protected, and authorization is required to intentionally take an active migratory bird nest. An active nest is a nest with viable eggs and/or chicks present. No permit is needed to destroy an inactive nest – a nest without viable eggs or chicks – provided the nest is not retained in possession. The nest must be torn down and left on the ground or be disposed of,” according to Koches.

“Great blue herons can nest as early as November/December in some parts of Florida, but typically we consider January the beginning of nesting season. Some great blue herons do migrate, others are year-round residents.

However, an individual bird is protected if the species is listed, regardless of biological migratory behaviors,” according to Koches.

“If a property owner wishes to remove an inactive migratory bird nest, we recommend removing the nest and, if appropriate, the nesting substrate, such as the tree, prior to eggs being laid. If eggs and/or chicks are present in the nest, we recommend waiting until chicks fledge.

For great blue herons, that is about 90-120 days from when eggs are laid to chicks fledging. A permit is required for the purposeful take of an active migratory bird nest,” according to Koches.

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SEBRING: Appointed to commission FROM PAGE 3

When she was 32, she moved to Tampa, opened her own business and developed a clientele that consisted of more than 550 auto dealerships throughout the United States. In doing so, she invented and marketed an email- and Q-codebased database as part of a lost key recovery program utilized by consumers and auto dealerships at a time when people were still leery of sharing their email addresses.

“While running my business in Tampa, I raised three children on my own. I was board member of the garden club in the historic south Tampa district and was a key member of the fundraising team. I wrote for the magazine Hyde Parking Living. I’ve written two children’s books and I’ve done the children’s circuit for Barnes & Noble. Since moving to the Island, I have been active with the Anna Maria Garden Club,” Sebring said.

“I’m organized, I’m dependable, I’m dedicated and up for the task.

I love this island as much as anyone here in this room and I want to preserve the beauty, the character and quaintness that brought me and my family here to remain forever,” Sebring said.

WISNIEWSKI’S QUALIFICATIONS

Wisniewski said her husband’s family ties on Anna Maria Island date back to the 1950s.

“We love living here and we currently live in the house my husband’s grandfather built in 1959,” she said.

Wisniewski said their daughter and son-in-law are the owners/operators of the Pizza Social restaurant on Pine Avenue.

“I was a commissioned officer in the United States Army for 31 years. I retired as a full colonel. We retired in 2014 and became full-time residents here in Anna Maria in 2015,” she said.

Wisniewski said her military service provided her with a wide range of experience and knowledge regarding budgets, facilities, personnel, staffing, recruiting and more.

“My background is human resource management, but as an officer, you’re often asked to do things out of your comfort zone. I’ve managed budgets from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars,” she said.

She also said she managed upwards of 350 people at a time who were dispersed over a wide geographic area.

APPOINTMENT MADE

After the applicants spoke, Murphy said, “We are very fortunate as a city, and as a municipal government, to have two very highly qualified candidates to consider for this position. You have such unique and fantastic backgrounds, both of you.”

Carter, Short and commissioners Jon Crane and Joe Muscatello were then asked to rank Sebring and Wisniewski as their first and second choices. Crane, Muscatello and Short ranked Sebring as their first choice. Carter ranked Wisniewski as her first choice and the appointment went to Sebring.

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Island Chamber starts the holiday season

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HOLMES BEACH - It's beginning to look a lot more like Christmas, with the holiday decorations up and the Christmas tree of lights shimmering at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce.

Despite a rainy night, dozens of people gathered in front of the Chamber in Holmes Beach on Dec. 4 to take part in the annual tree lighting, which featured music and a visit from Santa Claus courtesy of his pirate elves, the Anna Maria Island Privateers. Hot apple cider and individually-wrapped sweet treats were provided by the members of CrossPointe Fellowship Church. The tree, sponsored

by Anthony’s Cooling, Heating and Electrical, lit up the night sky right on time at 6 p.m., drawing cheers from the masked crowd in attendance.

In addition to the festivities at the Chamber, local businesses also were welcoming visitors with treats of their own.

At Sun and Surf Beach Shop, visitors were greeted by the shop’s birds and a table full of individually-wrapped treats.

A little further down at the Artists’ Guild Gallery, shoppers were invited to shop right from the gallery’s Christmas trees, choosing from a selection of handmade ornaments. At RE/MAX, the ladies of the realty company greeted passersby with sweet treats. Both Irene’s clothing boutique and The Original Sand Dollar were open for business, with children able to make their own Christmas ornaments at the Sand Dollar while parents were serenaded by violinist Danae Tran.

And while this year’s festivities were somewhat more subdued than in years past, it didn’t stop anyone in attendance from enjoying a festive start to the holiday season.

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Clockwise above, while kids couldn’t climb in the sleigh with Santa this year, they were able to tell him what they wanted and take a socially distanced photo with the big guy. Delighted by the lights, a little child enjoys playing in the Christmas tree. Children wanting to add a little sparkle to their family’s tree were invited to make their own ornaments using seashells at The Sand Dollar.

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Spend a night under the holiday lights Come out to Palma Sola Botanical Park for a night under the holiday lights nightly beginning Dec. 17 through Dec. 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. The walk-thru lighted display is free to the public. Sweet treats and warm beverages will be available for a small donation. All donations go to help the botanical gardens continue to exist and provide free and low-fee programming to the community. For more information, call Palma Sola Botanical Park at 941-761-2866. The park is located at 9800 17th Ave. N.W. in Bradenton.

Watch the Island Players’ next production online The Island Players are getting ready to raise the curtain on their next production, a re-imagining of “A Christmas Carol,” rewritten by director Jeffrey Steiger for modern times. While CO-

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VID-19 precautions have been keeping the stage dark, the actors have found a way to share their talents with the community by offering a completely online production. For both showings of “A Christmas Carol,” both the actors and the audience will be at home. Steiger said he wrote the play with the pandemic’s safety requirements in mind.

The production is a two-night only event with showings at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 18 and Dec. 20 and is free to the public to view. In lieu of charging for tickets, the Players ask that audience members consider making a donation to the Island Players. To join in on the fun, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86 052346632?pwd=ZGw2c1RUTWp0O VRXS2Zvb04vakZ1Zz09 or log on to www.zoom.us to create a free account and join the play with meeting ID 860 5234 6632, passcode Scrooge. The Players ask that all audience members be online and signed into Zoom by 7:20 p.m. on the night of the show.

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A lighted walk-thru between the Island Players Theater and Anna Maria City Hall welcomes visitors nightly.

Lighting up the holidays in Anna Maria Things may be a little different this holiday season with fewer events, but that’s not stopping business owners in Anna Maria from bringing a little holiday cheer to the Island with 31 Nights of Lights.

Beginning at Slim’s Place on Gulf Drive and continuing down Pine Avenue to South Bay Drive and up to The Center of Anna Maria Island on Magnolia Avenue, businesses are lighting up the evening with holiday lights nightly through Dec. 31. The lights come on at 5 p.m. and continue until 10 p.m., providing a safe way to indulge in a little nostalgia this holiday season.

Everyone is invited to drive or walk through the area to see the lights, take in the walkthru lighted display between the Island Players Theater and Anna Maria City Hall, view the Griswold house display at Beach Bums and visit some local businesses open late during the nightly event.

Tara O’Brien of Pineapple Marketplace, the mastermind behind the 31 Nights of Lights event, said that Santa and his elves may even make some unscheduled appearances throughout the holiday season to deliver candy to good girls and boys.

Lights are still being added to the display, so make sure to drive thru more than once between now and the new year to see every display.

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Food drive taking place Saturday The donated food collected in Bradenton Beach will be delivered to the Roser Food Pantry in Anna Maria.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The Harvey Memorial Community Church, 300 Church St. in Bradenton Beach, is conducting a food drive on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Donated food will be delivered to the Roser Food Pantry in Anna Maria for distribution to local residents and employees in need.

According to Roser Food Pantry chairman Jack Brennan, the food pantry currently needs canned chicken, Vienna sausages, Spam and other canned meats. The pantry is already wellstocked with canned tuna. The pantry needs canned fruit but is already well-stocked with canned vegetables.

Brennan said the food pantry can use anything made by Chef Boyardee that comes in a pop-top can, but the pantry is currently well-stocked with boxed pasta, including macaroni and cheese dinners.

The pantry needs Capri Sun juice boxes or pouches, soft drinks, soda, Gatorade and other sports drinks.

Brennan said the Roser Food Pantry also needs paper goods, including paper towels, toilet paper and napkins.

Brennan said the food pantry does not currently need soup, cereal or bottled water.

Those who cannot donate to Saturday’s food drive can always donate food, supplies or financial assistance directly to the Roser Food Bank, 511 Pine Ave. in Anna Maria. The pantry is staffed to receive donations on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to approximately noon.

Food donations can also be made across the street in the Roser

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Saturday’s food drive will benefit the Roser Food Pantry in Anna Maria and take place at the Harvey Memorial Community Church in Bradenton Beach.

Memorial Community Church’s administrative office at 512 Pine Ave. Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. using the Publix shopping cart located near the main door.

For information on how to receive food pantry assistance, or to provide additional support, please call 941-778-0414.

You can also visit the Roser Food Pantry online at www.roserchurch. com/food-pantry.

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Bringing a little holiday cheer Glenda Beck, Carol Heckman and Beth Bernet work to fill some of the 114 shoeboxes filled with toys and supplies by the congregation at Roser Church for Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child, which delivers toys and necessary hygiene supplies to children in more than 150 countries around the world.

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Anna Maria’s Bright Holiday Lights Contest returns The city of Anna Maria is hosting its second annual Bright Holiday Lights Contest and encourages residents and business owners to decorate their homes and businesses. The contest is free to enter and winners will be named in the residential and business categories.

The application and entry period closes at 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 14. Applications can be downloaded from the city website, www. cityofannamaria.com.

Applications can also be obtained at and returned to city hall in person at 10005 Gulf Drive. Downloaded applications can be returned by mail to City of Anna Maria, P.O. Box 779, Anna Maria FL 34216. The judging will

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Privateers hosting annual Christmas party The proceeds raised will assist the Privateers with their “Pirates for Kids & Community” mission.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

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The winners of the second annual Bright Holiday Lights Contest will be announced in the winter wonderland outside of city hall. take place Wednesday, Dec. 16 between 5 and 7 p.m. A small awards ceremony will be held on Friday, Dec. 18 in the winter wonderland created outside of city hall

and The Island Players theater. For more information email depclerk@ cityofannamaria.com or call 941-708-6130, ext.

121 or 141.

BRADENTON BEACH – The Anna JOE HENDRICKS | SUN Maria Island Privateers invite their friends Privateer Adam Cross received the city comand neighbors to join them for their anmission’s blessing to park Santa’s sleigh in nual fundraising Christmas party at the front of the Drift In on Dec. 19.

Drift In on Saturday, Dec. 19.

Santa and his sleigh will arrive at The Privateer’s fundraising activities will approximately 6 p.m., but due to social include the “lotto-board raffle” drawing distancing requirements, no one will be at 9 p.m., which guarantees the winner allowed on Santa’s lap this year. $100 in cash and $300 worth of scratch-off On Thursday, Dec. 3, the Bradenton lottery tickets. Filled with liquor and other Beach City Commission approved the spirits, the “Pirate in a Basket Party” will Privateers’ request to park their sleigh also be raffled. There will be a 50/50 raffle outside the Drift In for four or five hours. as well. The live music will start at 9 p.m.

That request was presented by Privateer The funds raised will assist the PrivaAdam Cross. The commission also waived teers with their “Pirates for Kids & Comthe special event permit fee. munity” mission that includes providing A potluck dinner featuring baked ham scholarships for local students. For more and sweet treats will be offered beginning at information, please contact Adam Cross 6 p.m. Those partaking are asked to bring a at 941-524-6862 or e-mail adam.cross55@ dish to share or make a $5 donation. gmail.com.

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Choosing line and leader Reel Time RUSTY CHINNIS

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hile most of the advertising and branding of fishing tackle targets rods, reels, lures and accessories, lines and leaders are an integral part of the equation.

The choices of line are varied but are mostly limited to monofilament, braid and fluorocarbon. While fluorocarbon, monofilament and braided lines were created to spool reels, monofilament and fluorocarbon along with wire are most often used as leader material. Each has its advantages and disadvantages and you’ll want to choose them based on how they perform in different fishing scenarios.

Monofilament has been around for decades and is the most commonly used line. It has many advantages and a few disadvantages. Chief among its advantages are affordability and the fact that it sinks slowly and is more forgiving (stretches) making it less likely to break when shocked. Its disadvantages include the fact that is less durable, stretches, and has a larger diameter.

Braided lines have made significant inroads since their introduction in the early '90s. They are constructed of a special blend of polyethylene fibers. Some brands are wound loosely while others are fused. Braided lines are extremely durable, with no

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Fluorocarbon leader material is advised for snook, whose raspy mouths can more easily abrade through monofilament line. stretch. The unfused lines are generally suppler, while the fused ones are stiffer but less likely to wrap around guides and form knots during casting, one of the disadvantages of braided lines. When using braid, it’s important to be aware that no loops form on your reel, a sure sign of trouble to come. It’s also wise to raise the rod tip to tighten the line after a cast and before retrieving.

Braided lines are much stronger than mono lines, so pound for pound they have a much smaller diameter.

In order to get the line to spool on the reel like mono, it is necessary to choose a matching diameter, which will be much stronger than the equivalent an angler is used to. Most anglers choose to go with a matching line test (i.e. smaller diameter line) and add a base of mono on the spool.

That way you don’t have to use extra braid that will never see the light of day. The major advantage of braided lines is the lack of stretch which makes it easier to feel a bite and to set the hook on a fish. This is a big

advantage when bottom fishing and targeting fish with subtle bites.

Fluorocarbon lines are expensive, and most anglers use them for leaders. Its most important advantage over monofilament is being less visible in the water. In addition, it is denser, sinks faster and is more abrasion-resistant. It’s important to carefully seat all knots after wetting them and this is especially true with fluorocarbon.

Wire leaders are used for toothy fish like Spanish mackerel, king mackerel and barracuda that can easily cut mono or fluorocarbon line.

Traditional wire leader is hard to tie and kinks easily. While still being used, most anglers opt for wire that can be tied. These wires don’t kink readily and don’t require any other hardware like swivels.

Most choices are common sense. If you’re fishing shallow water or light floating flies and lures, you’ll want to opt for monofilament, which sinks slowly. If you’re interested in getting your offering down quickly, fluorocarbon would be a better choice.

Fluorocarbon would also be a better choice for wary species like permit and bonefish. Generally speaking, you can get away with it earlier and late in the day when the sun is low or the water is off-color.

There are, of course, exceptions to all these rules, so my advice is to seek out local knowledge from anglers and tackle shops and try different lines and leader combinations to see which suits your fishing style.

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Local soccer player goes pro Despite adversity, local soccer player Spencer Moeller has overcome every obstacle and is now living his dream of being a professional soccer player.

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

Bradenton native Spencer Moeller is a long way from his early days of playing indoor soccer at The Center of Anna Maria Island. Now the 26-year-old is playing soccer professionally with the Los Angeles Force.

Taking a few moments to speak with The Sun about his career, Moeller said he credits his time at The Center as the reason he keeps playing soccer. Evolving from his time playing locally at the YMCA, G.T. Bray and IMG Academy, Moeller’s not just passionate about playing soccer, it’s what he’s worked for his entire life.

While playing soccer throughout his school-age years, Moeller said he dreamed of playing professionally. Those plans were slightly derailed when he broke his arm, pushing him toward college soccer instead of the professional leagues.

After playing his freshman year in Memphis, he transferred to a school in New Jersey where he played for a year and a half before getting injured in 2015 and cut in the spring of 2016. Due to league rules, Moeller said he had to sit out for a year before transferring to a Kentucky school, Lindsey Wilson College, where he played for two seasons and graduated in May of 2018. After college, Moeller traveled to Europe to play with international teams before returning to the United States and being signed by the Force in August 2020, a feat he said is basically unheard of at age 26; he said most players are signed to professional teams for the first time in their late teens or early 20s.

While he was working toward playing in professional soccer, Moeller was also spending time

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Before his professional career began, Spencer Moeller could be found playing on local pitches at IMG Academy and The Center of Anna Maria Island.

Moeller’s professional career began with playing for European teams.

working on another project – sharing his story online with other soccer hopefuls.

Moeller started a video blog in 2007 that he uses to help other soccer players see the reality behind the dream. His more than 34,000 followers have watched him grow up in the game, suffer injuries, recover, get past stumbling blocks and more, all while he continues to portray a positive message of continuing to fight for your dreams.

“My story is about persistence and refusing to be denied,” he said.

For him, Moeller said the pressure to succeed in the sport is a lot higher and he wants to give back by helping younger players create a plan of action and not give up on their dreams due to a setback, excuses or being told “no.”

“I thrive on pressure,” he said.

“I thrive when people are against me.”

In addition to the YouTube channel where he shares his personal journey, Moeller also has a website where he shares training videos for soccer players. All of his content is provided for free because he said the point is to give back and help others, not to monetize his experience.

Right now, Moeller is living his dream, despite COVID-19 precautions slowing the team’s game schedule and preventing fans from being in the stadium. In the next phase of his life, he said he envisions several different opportunities, but one that he’d like to see become reality is a professional soccer team for his hometown of Bradenton.

“I just want to be able to give back and help kids get into the game,” he said.

To follow along with Moeller’s life and career, follow him online at his website and on his YouTube channel.

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Abandoned boat removed from beach If you were walking down the beach near 29th Street in Holmes Beach the last weekend in November, you may have noticed a new feature on the sand – a grounded sailboat.

The abandoned vessel washed ashore sometime over the weekend and was identified by Holmes Beach code compliance officers on Nov. 30.

Working with representatives from the Manatee County derelict boat program, Code Officer James Thomas said that they were able to have the boat quickly and safely removed from the beach on Dec. 2 at no cost to the city.

Thomas praised the county program for quick action in resolving the safety and environmental concern of the abandoned boat on the beach.

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A worker with the Manatee County derelict boat program removed a sailboat that washed ashore in November.

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New dining experience comes to Waterline A new French-inspired restaurant is coming to Waterline with a planned opening on Dec. 20.

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

HOLMES BEACH – A new dining experience is set to open on Dec. 20 with the French cuisine of The Chateau Anna Maria.

The new restaurant, helmed by Edward “Buddy” Foy Jr. and his wife, Jennifer, will open at the Waterline Marina Resort and Beach Club, 5325 Marina Drive, taking the space formerly occupied by Eliza Ann’s Coastal Kitchen.

Speaking with The Sun, Foy said that the new restaurant has been a dream of his and his staff’s since starring on the Food Network show, “Summer Rush” last year. After visiting his parents in Holmes Beach earlier in the year and staying for several months due to COVID-19 shutdowns, Foy said he knew that Anna Maria Island is the perfect place for his family’s new venture. If the show is renewed by Food Network for a second season, he said it’s possible that some of it could be shot at The Chateau Anna Maria, though Foy said there’s no guarantee.

After beating out several other applicants for the space, renovations began on the restaurant to help transform the space into the signature European/French countryside-inspired design created by Jennifer Foy that makes dining a special treat at the couple’s flagship restaurant, The Chateau On The Lake in Bolton Landing, New York.

Foy said that the goal for his family and staff is to provide a white tablecloth, fivestar dining experience that makes guests feel more like they’re being entertained at someone’s elegant home rather than dining in a restaurant, a goal that he said his wife’s design of the space brings to life.

Plans are also underway to renovate the outdoor dining area in a phase two opening tentatively planned for late spring/ summer.

Thanks to Foy’s upbringing in the restaurant business and his wife’s Italian heritage, he said that guests can expect a spin on French cuisine served in Italiansized portions. The Chateau Anna Maria will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week with more casual dining taking place during the day. In the evening, Foy said the plan is to transform the restaurant into more of a fine dining experience that guests can enjoy on a

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Restaurateurs Edward “Buddy” Foy Jr. and Jennifer Foy are bringing their five-star cuisine to Holmes Beach with The Chateau Anna Maria. special occasion or every day. He added that for guests desiring a more casual evening, casual dining favorites such as burgers will be served at the bar.

Foy said that one of his daughters plans to attend IMG Academy this coming fall while he and his wife plan to spend at least half the year on Anna Maria Island, returning to New York to operate their flagship restaurant during the summer months.

Those familiar with the Foy’s show, “Summer Rush,” know that while The Chateau On The Lake is a destination restaurant, the time that guests have to

dine there every year is extremely limited.

While tourists flock to the area over the summer, Foy said his family, which owns three restaurants in the area, has only 60 days of season to put in the work normally done in an entire year.

The restaurant has received more than 30 Diner’s Choice awards and was named a Top 100 Most Romantic and a Top 100 Most Scenic restaurant in America.

With the new restaurant opening in Holmes Beach, Foy brought along 15 of his Bolton Landing employees to help get the new restaurant started, including chefs. Currently, his existing staff is working to help train the new staff members in the restaurant’s policies and procedures.

At the New York location, Foy said that during this year’s season, his restaurant staff greeted more than 100,000 guests without a COVID-19 case among his staff or linked back to dining at the restaurant, a streak of safe dining he plans to continue at The Chateau Anna Maria.

While the new restaurant opens for a VIP dining experience on Dec. 19, it officially opens to the public on Dec. 20. Foy said that guests staying on the Island for the holidays also can join them for dining on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

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REAL ESTATE

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Is your dream a vacation home?

wning a dream vacation home is kind of like owning a dream boat, until you actually own one. The idea of it is so exciting that you spend hours every day looking at what’s available to buy. You imagine yourself lounging away the day with little to do but enjoy the best decision you ever made. Well, guess what – it’s not that easy when stuff happens.

There are 7.5 million second homes in the United States, and for many of those millions of homeowners, their second homes have been an escape during the COVID-19 pandemic. But during normal times, owning a second home can become a burden as much as an escape.

Anna Maria Island (and the surrounding waterfront property in Manatee County) is one of the most popular regions in the state of Florida to buy a second home. Our beautiful beaches, pristine water and island charm have been attracting people from around the world for decades. However, owning a vacation property also comes

Castles in the Sand LOUISE BOLGER with a litany of problems, especially if yours is set up as a rental property as well.

If you’re renting your property when you’re not using it or are just having someone oversee it while you’re not there, get ready for phone calls. Broken and leaking appliances, roof leaks, mold, air and heating equipment malfunctions, termites and who knows what other critters who may decide to invade your nice, quiet home while no one is there are just a few of the potential issues. And, of course, the Florida curse of hurricane season, where for almost half a year you will hold your breath and stay glued to the Bay News 9 weather cones.

Owning a vacation property has as much

to do with your financial ability as it has to do with your personality. If you like being free and exploring different and varied places around the world, going back to the same beach house every year can make you feel stifled and unimaginative.

If your personality is one where you want everything working properly all the time with nothing out of place when you arrive, better rethink your decision. No matter how hard you try, something will go wrong, whether you’re renting your property or not, so maybe you’re better off being the one who rents, keeping your stress level down.

If, however, you’re pretty easygoing and want to find a second home for your family to return to every year and create memories, then a second home will fit your personality and lifestyle better.

Getting involved in the community and making friends with local shop owners and restaurant owners will not only enhance your second home experience, it will also give you someone to fall back on if you

have a problem getting local repair people, landscapers and housekeepers. Make it more than just your second home, make it part of your life.

If renting your second home is part of your plan in order to offset expenses, consult with your financial and tax advisor. As we know, tax laws have changed in the last couple of years and some of that may affect your personal tax position and frequency of personal use. Unless you live near your second home, hiring a property manager to handle rentals as well as maintenance will make ownership a lot less stressful. Many homeowners successfully use websites like VRBO and Airbnb for their rentals, but that requires being more hands on than you may want to be.

So, should you buy a second home for Christmas? There is a multitude of pros and cons involving finance and personality. Be honest with yourself, because, like owning a boat, owning a second home may not be that exciting once you get off the lounge chair. Stay safe.

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BEACH BEAT BRADENTON BEACH

11/12, grand theft auto, 2100 Ave. B. The victim called police to report his gray 2016 Toyota Forerunner had been stolen with a large number of keys and tools inside. A neighbor provided a surveillance video that showed two white males who looked at the neighbor’s vehicle first, then went to the victim’s vehicle. The victim said he didn’t recognize the subjects. On 11/15, the vehicle was spotted by a Manatee County Sheriff ’s Office deputy, parked in a Palma Sola apartment complex parking lot. The vehicle was not damaged but the keys and tools were missing.

11/29, 10:02 p.m., warrant arrest, Beach House restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N. The restaurant staff called police because a female entered the Gulf fully clothed and they were concerned for her safety. They found her on the beach and nothing was wrong. She just wanted to take a dip. The officer checked her identification and found out she had two warrants from Manatee County for failure to appear on traffic offenses.

They arrested her.

12/1, 2:57 p.m., trespassing, Bradenton Beach Pier, 200 Bridge St. The officer was dispatched to the pier on a report of a male sleeping on a bench. He located the person behind the bait shop. It was a local homeless person, known to police, who issued a trespass warning.

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11/24, 12:25 p.m., petit theft, Jessie’s Island Store, 5424 Marina Drive.

The store manager caught a female juvenile stealing alcohol. She and her two female juvenile friends were trespassed from the store for a year.

11/25, information, Palm Harbor Drive.

A woman approach two officers getting fuel and said she thinks somebody had been trying to break into her car, showing them scratches around the car’s passenger side window. Later, she notified them somebody had been trying to get into her condo and a bar that blocks a sliding glass door had been removed.

They reinstalled it and tried to disarm it from outside but couldn’t.

They told her they would patrol her location more often and suggested she get security cameras.

11/27, 9:28 a.m., driving with a suspended license, no proof of insurance, 4000 Sixth Ave. The license

plate reader alerted officers to the driver and he was stopped and ticketed.

11/27, 9:10 p.m., trespass warning, Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive.

The officer was dispatched to the scene of a disturbance on a trolley between an elderly homeless man and the trolley driver. He was trespassed.

11/28, 12:48 a.m., speeding, 600 Manatee Ave. The officer observed the subject speed up to 65 mph while traveling east on Gulf Drive. He got a ticket.

11/29, 2 a.m., illegal camping, Goodwill, 612 East Bay Drive. The officer on patrol found the subject, a homeless male from Bradenton, sleeping on a mattress near a dumpster.

11/29, 7 p.m., Marchman Act, CVS Pharmacy. The officer was dispatched to the scene where a male was asleep and unresponsive in front of the store. EMS was unable to awaken him. The officer was able to roust him and recognized him as a drug user. He was mad and aggressive and EMS refused to take him so the officer took him to Centerstone for treatment.

11/29, 7:27 p.m., suspicious circumstance, Bali Hai Beach Resort, 6900 Gulf Drive. The complainant said she was in the living room of their

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unit with various family members when an unknown male entered their room and sat down on the sofa and started asking them for their social media accounts and offered to let them use his cellular hot spot.

When one of the vacationers asked the subject how he got into their room, he said the door to the beach was unlocked. He refused to identify himself and left when told to do so. One of the family members got a cell phone picture of him, but nobody at the resort could identify him. The group was relocated to other rooms.

11/29, 11:39 p.m., trespass warning, D Coy Ducks, 5410 Marina Drive.

A male was upset because he said the trespass warning the bar had against him had expired and they still would not serve him. The officer checked the files and the order had expired but the bartender asked the officer to issue another one, which he did.

11/30, environmental damage of sea grapes, 102 48th St. The officer was dispatched to assist the code enforcement officer in the enforcement of the law against cutting sea grapes on the rental property. The rental agency, AMI Locals, said they did not know who did it. Code enforcement is investigating.

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October 2020 tourist tax collections compared to October 2019

Anna Maria Bradenton Beach Holmes Beach Manatee County Total*

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40% 1% 40% 18%

*(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 October and paid to the Manatee County Tax Collector’s Office in November.

Manatee County totals include Anna Maria Island 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

DECEMBER 9, 2020

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COVID: Cases climb to 166 FROM PAGE 1

with 11 cases reported, and the Manatee County portion of Longboat Key, with 88 cases reported.

According to the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) COVID-19 Dashboard as of early Monday afternoon, 17,474 Manatee County residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since March, in addition to 239 non-county residents.

Between Nov. 29 and Dec. 5, an additional 984 people tested positive for COVID-19 in Manatee County.

As of Monday, 995 people in Manatee County had been hospitalized with COVID-19 to date and there had been 391

reported COVID-19-related deaths.

According to FDOH, 64 patients were currently hospitalized in Manatee County with a primary diagnosis of COVID-19 as of Monday. Statewide, 1,040,727 residents and 17,347 non-residents had tested positive since March, with 56,547 COVID-19 hospitalizations and 19,423 COVID-19-related deaths.

A positive COVID-19 test is reported and attributed to the person’s home address and zip code; for example, a person who works on Anna Maria Island but lives in Bradenton is reported as a Bradenton case. An out-of-county visitor is reported as a non-resident.

Water quality report

Bayfront Park North Bradenton Beach Coquina Beach North Coquina Beach South Manatee Beach North Palma Sola Bay South

Good Good Good Good Good Moderate

Source: Florida Department of Heath

High

RED TIDE REPORT

(respiratory irritation, shellfish harvesting closures, fish kills, water discoloration)

(possible respiratory irritation)

Medium

Background

(probable respiratory irritation, shellfish harvesting closures, fish kills)

Low

Very low

(no effects)

None

(possible respiratory irritation, shellfish harvesting closures, fish kills)

(no red tide present)

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

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FOOD & WINE

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Savory made simple

High Heat Roast Beef (up to 6 servings)

Ingredients

Brian Mathae

3 lb top round or boneless rib roast 1 tbs coarse salt 1 tbs freshly cracked black pepper 3 cloves minced garlic 1 tbs olive oil

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just got the Christmas lights up on the house, the tree is still in storage and the first week of December has passed me by! This is an incredibly busy time of year, but one that is so vital to my sanity. Our kitchen staff was the first to start playing Christmas songs at the beginning of December and I have to say, when I walked into the kitchen that first morning and heard those songs, my spirit immediately rose higher than it has been all year.

Watching the guys happily working along to fun Christmas songs really made me realize how fortunate we are for the incredible people we work with. Our lives are dependent on others. More so now than ever.

I enjoy seeing them happy. Now, if any of them could actually sing, it would be a much better experience but I digress.

It’s moments like these that I remember what the true meaning of Christmas is. While often associated with a flurry of shopping, wrapping and the giving (and receiving) of gifts, Christmas is much more than that. To me the best explanation of the true meaning of Christmas was published in 1889 by The American magazine, which said, “to give up one’s very self - to think only of others - how to bring the greatest happiness to others - that is the true meaning of Christmas.”

There are many ways we all can

Preheat oven to 500 °F (yes, 500 °F) In a small bowl mix together remaining ingredients to form a paste.

Rub paste all over the roast. Place the roast in roasting pan or cast-iron skillet, fat side up. Leave uncovered and place in the oven.

Cook at 500 °F for 5 minutes per pound of beef. After the appropriate elapsed time turn off oven and leave roast in oven undisturbed for 2 hours. DO NOT open the oven door. Start preparing the Yorkshire pudding batter below if you haven’t already. After two hours remove roast from the oven and cover with foil until serving.

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practice those meanings. 2020 has been an incredibly hard year for many people, even on Anna Maria Island.

In addition to the sickness and isolation, the financial impacts have been significant. Businesses have ceased operations and many of the hospitality industry workers are hurting financially. This year, it’s so important to think of others in the community and find ways to bring them the greatest happiness we can. If I may be so bold to suggest you consider patronizing all the local businesses for the gifts you want to give over the holidays. The Island merchants truly have an amazing array of wonderful products that would delight anyone. Even simple purchases of gift cards are helpful as are a few extra dollars in gratuities when you dine out.

Many of my features this year have focused on the simple. And this is another one. Roast beef is pretty straightforward, as long as you buy

the right cut of beef and execute your plan! Very lean cuts of beef or those cut from heavily worked muscle can be tougher than others. Selecting a top round roast or any of the rib roasts for a dinner as special as Christmas will not dis-appoint. Coupled with this foolproof cooking method, you will have an easy peasy main dish for your dinner. Just prior to serving you can quickly knock out some delicious Yorkshire pudding that goes hand in hand with a perfect roast beef. Many recipes suggest bringing meat to room temperature prior to cooking, but there are dangers in doing that. Bacteria grow in temperatures between 40 °F and 140 °F. Save yourself some time and move the roast from the fridge to the oven directly. It’s simpler and safer.

From all of us at Hurricane Hanks and Hurricane Liquors, we wish you a wonderful Christmas season and hope that it will bring you the greatest of happiness.

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Yorkshire pudding Ingredients

4 eggs Approximately 1 cup flour Approximately 1 cup milk Pinch salt 2 tbs beef drippings, lard or vegetable oil

Directions

Crack the eggs into a large measuring cup. Note the measurement of the eggs (it should be around 1 cup). Measure out an equal amount of milk and add it to the eggs. In a dry measuring cup, measure out the same amount of flour as the eggs and set aside. Transfer the eggs and milk into a large bowl. Add salt and whisk thoroughly. Let stand for 10 minutes. Using a fine mesh strainer, sift the flour into the egg and milk mixture and mix until you have a lump-free heavy batter.

Let the batter rest covered and refrigerated for several hours or even overnight before using. Preheat oven to 450 °F. Add two teaspoons of cold water to the batter and mix thoroughly. Using a six-hole muffin pan, drop about 1/2 teaspoon of drippings, lard or vegetable oil in each opening. Place in hot oven until the fat is smoking. Fill all the openings 1/3 of the way with the batter and quickly return to the oven. Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown, puffed and crisp. Repeat with 1/2 teaspoon fat and 1/3 filling of the openings until the batter is used up. Serve immediately and enjoy.

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PUBLIC RECORDS: Satcher named as defendant FROM PAGE 1

Barfield submitted his initial records requests one day after a Thursday, Nov. 19 county commission discussion that occurred with no advance public notice regarding the potential termination of County Administrator Cheri Coryea.

According to the complaint, “Plaintiff (Barfield) contends the defendant (Satcher) has public records in his individual possession but has failed to perform his statutory duty to make public records in his possession available for inspection and copying upon request. Plaintiff seeks a writ of mandamus and an accelerated hearing for ongoing violations of the Act relating to the production of public records.”

Monday, Barfield emailed a complaint-related letter to Circuit Court Judge Charles Sniffen.

“Earlier today, a complaint seeking emergency relief under the Public Records Act was filed with the clerk along with an amended emergency motion for issuance of a show cause order and for an immediate hearing as required

by Florida Statute. This action was filed by me pro se,” the letter says.

“As set forth in the motion, I have had communications with attorney Peter Lombardo regarding this matter. Last Thursday, attorney Lombardo indicated that he has not been retained on this matter, but he was acting as a conduit for the defendant, Mr. Satcher. Accordingly, I have copied Mr. Lombardo here and have provided him with courtesy copies of the complaint and amended emergency motion,” Barfield’s letter said.

Monday afternoon, Judge Sniffen responded with an “order directing defendant to show cause why plaintiff’s complaint for writ of mandamus should not be granted.”

Sniffen’s order gives Satcher five days to respond.

“Defendant shall comply with Florida Statutes and preserve all records in his possession, custody and control and shall not dispose of any records maintained on any electronic devices or accounts until further order of the court,” Sniffen’s order states.

Plaintiff (Barfield) contends the defendant (Satcher) had public records in his individual possession but has failed to perform his statutory duty to make public records in his possession available for JOE HENDRICKS | SUN

County Commissioner James Satcher has been named in a legal complaint and motion regarding an unfulfilled public records request.

“The important thing in the judge’s order is that records have been ordered to be preserved on all electronic devices and accounts,” Barfield said when contacted late Monday afternoon.

CORYEA TERMINATION EFFORTS

During the Nov. 19 discussion, county commissioners Reggie Bellamy, Misty Servia and Carol Whitmore described the unadvertised termination efforts initiated

by Van Ostenbridge as “premeditated,” “orchestrated,” “reckless” and “dangerous.”

During that meeting, the commission voted 4-3 to put Coryea on notice that her potential termination would be discussed at a public meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 6. Bellamy, Servia and Whitmore opposed that action.

During that same meeting, the commission majority of Baugh, Kruse, Satcher and Van Ostenbridge adopted a county resolution presented by Baugh with no advance notice to the commission or the public. The adopted resolution now allows the commission to change its meeting procedures and discussion topics at any time during a public county meeting.

RECORDS REQUESTS

Barfield’s records requests seek the public records in the individual possession of Baugh, Jonsson, Kruse, Satcher and Van Ostenbridge from the period of Tuesday, Nov. 3 – which was election night – through Friday, Nov. 20.As newly-elected commissioners, Kruse, Satcher and Van Ostenbridge became subject to the Florida Sunshine Law and the Public Records Act after the election results were known on Nov. 3.

The three new commissioners, and re-elected Commissioner Baugh, were sworn into office on Tuesday, Nov. 17.

Jonsson did not seek re-election. His last day in office was Tuesday, Nov. 17.

Barfield’s records requests seek: • All emails sent or received between the period Nov. 3 and Nov. 20, 2020, • All text messages sent or received between those dates, • All messages sent or received via any digital app or social media platform between those dates, and • A detailed phone log of all calls made or received between those dates.

The recipients of Barfield’s records requests were given until 5 p.m. on

inspection and copying upon request.”

Michael Barfield, paralegal Friday, Dec. 4 to produce the requested records.

When contacted Monday afternoon, Barfield said he had not yet received the requested records from any of the five individuals. He said he anticipated filing similar court complaints and motions against Baugh, Jonsson, Kruse and Van Ostenbridge early this week if those records are not produced.

As a non-attorney paralegal, Barfield is a member of the legal team that prevailed in a Sunshine Law lawsuit filed by the city of Bradenton Beach in 2017.

That lawsuit, and 12th Judicial Circuit Court Judge Edward Nicholas’ 2019 ruling that six former city advisory board members violated the Florida Sunshine Law, recently resulted in five of the defendants paying the city $351,500 as partial reimbursement for the attorney fees and paralegal fees incurred by the city.

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DECEMBER 9, 2020

Two sports, two champs: Signature Granite and Slim’s Place

BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN

The final games of the season in adult co-ed sports were played last week with Signature Granite winning the Hayward Cup for soccer and Slim’s Place taking the flag football championship.

After winning the semifinal game against Ugly Grouper 9-2, Signature Granite solidified their place in the final game of the soccer season against Slim’s Place.

Slim’s Place also scored nine goals in their semifinal matchup against Sato Real Estate.

Signature Granite dominated the final game with seven unanswered goals. Zach Leib led the scoring for his team with three goals in the game. Lindsey Styka had two goals and two assists in the big game.

Despite struggles in the backfield, Slim’s Place’s keeper Ryan Moss had nine saves recorded in the game. Steve Oelfke had four saves for Signature Granite.

Goals by Olsin Crean and Ugur Durmaz secured the win for the team lead by veteran Kris Yavalar, as well as the return of Zoran Kolega and Toby Wickland to the league.

Last Thursday night in adult flag football action, Slim’s Place defeated Gulfview Windows and doors 23-12, putting them into the championship game.

The second semifinal game was a close one with Sandbar coming out on top against Moss Builders, 18-17.

In the final game of the night and the season, Slim’s Place eked out the win against Sandbar 34-33.

Connor Haughey led the Slim’s Place squad, while putting in the record books three passing touchdowns as the QB. Haughey also had two scoring receptions, an interception and two points after the touchdown in the championship game.

Keith McQuillen threw for two touchdowns and had two points after adding to the Slim’s Place team stats. Dominick Otteni

and Luis Campos contributed to the Slim's Place scoring with receiving yards that put them in the end zone.

The four throws for touchdowns by quarterback Chase Richardson just were enough. Anthony Mannino found himself on the receiving end of the Richardson passes for touchdowns.

Mannino’s night included a pick six and an extra point conversion play. Tim Holly scored the other TD with a nice grab of the Richardson throw.

To round out the scoring, Dylan Doyle scored two points after the touchdown for Sandbar.

The efforts of the Sandbar squad just were not quite enough against Slim’s Place, this season’s adult flag football champions at The Center.

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Ugly Grouper Signature Granite

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Slim’s Place Sato Real Estate

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ADULT CO-ED SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Signature Granite Slim’s Place

Closing out the season, Slim’s Place earned the championship in a close game.

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THURSDAY, DEC. 3 ADULT CO-ED FLAG FOOTBALL SEMIFINAL PLAYOFF GAMES

Slim’s Place Gulfview Windows and Doors

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The Sandbar Restaurant Moss Builders

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ADULT CO-ED FLAG FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Slim’s Place The Sandbar Restaurant

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Wednesday night champions, Signature Granite, ran away with the Hayward Cup.

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36 Carousel riders 38 It has one team in Answers to 12-02-20 Crossword Puzzle.

Can. 39 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group since 2003 41 "The Nutcracker" marcher 43 Crack, perhaps 45 Calf-roping loop 46 G-rated word of annoyance 47 Give conditionally 48 __ work: menial labor 52 Casual question after "We took pictures" 54 See 3-Down 55 Prepare for a surprise, perhaps 56 Expressed remorse, say 59 "First Lady of Song" 60 Toy featured in the 2002 film "The Man Who Saved Christmas" 61 They're light-sensitive 62 "That's all she wrote"

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3 With 54-Across, grilled Mexican dish 4 Skateboarder's protector 5 Suitability word on some games 6 Stroke 7 Pac-12 member 8 Words indicating lack of offense 9 Format for older computer games 10 "And __ thou slain the Jabberwock?"

11 Difficult 12 Chef Boyardee product 13 Waterslide aid 14 "The Nutcracker" sight 21 Handy communication syst.?

23 Campaign website option 24 Expenditure 27 Key ring thing 28 Valediction reminder 29 Practice in a ring 30 Melon, facetiously 31 Dosage instruction 32 Flameless light source 33 Stone __

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