Anna Maria Island Sun January 29, 2020

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January 29, 2020

Carter and York named Citizens of the Year

Both men have been actively involved in preserving cities’ home rule rights.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – Bob Carter and Dick York are the city of Anna Maria’s Citizens of the Year for 2019.

Carter and York were selected by the Citizen Recognition Committee that consisted of Deputy City Clerk Debbie Haynes and city residents Kathy Patten and Alan Tripp.

York and Carter were recognized at the Thursday, Jan. 23, city commission meeting, which York was unable to attend.

Haynes detailed York and Carter’s contributions to the city by reading aloud their nomination forms.

York is the retired president and CEO of an information technology firm. He and his wife, Sally, moved to Anna Maria in 1999.

“Mr. York has been actively involved in the Island and the statewide initiative aimed at preserving home rule. He has contributed not only his time and talent, but he also personally funded and JOE HENDRICKS | SUN

Deputy City Clerk presented Bob Carter with his Citizen of the Year award.

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Pier lease RFP issued

Beach renourishment delayed until April

The ier lease proposals must be submitted to the city by 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26.

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

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ANNA MARIA – The city of Anna Maria has released a request for proposal (RFP) seeking qualified entities interested in operating a restaurant and bait shop in the city-owned buildings on the new city pier.

According to the RFP, the tenant is expected to use the leased premises to operate a restaurant “serving quality meals to the general public” and a bait shop with a walk-up snack bar that sells snacks, beverages, bait and tackle and gift merchandise.

The city seeks proposals that include the pier tenant bearing the expense for the interior build-outs

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An RFP has been issued for the lease of the new City Pier restaurant and bait shop buildings. of the new pier buildings. The city is responsible for the interior buildout of the public restrooms that will be open 24 hours a day between the restaurant and bait shop.

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ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The beach renourishment project originally slated to begin in February has been pushed back to April, according to Charlie Hunsicker, director of the Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department.

The delay is necessitated by an Army Corps of Engineers requirement that Manatee County do a title search on the beach from the northernmost erosion control groin on Cortez Beach to the northern boundary of the county beach, he said.

The project will add sand to the beach in two phases, between 78th Street North in Holmes SEE RENOUISHMENT, PAGE 31

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AMI well represented at Forks & Corks The annual Forks & Corks events are an extension of the Sarasota-Manatee Originals’ Eat Like a Local promotions.

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SARASOTA – Six restaurants with ties to Anna Maria Island participated in the 13th Annual Forks & Corks Food and Wine Festival Grand Tasting event Sunday afternoon on the grounds of the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota.

Joined by wineries from around the world, the Beach House, Eliza Ann’s Coastal Kitchen, the Gulf Drive Café, Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub, the Sandbar restaurant and the Waterfront restaurant were among the 48 Sarasota-Manatee Originals independently-owned restaurants sharing culinary samplings.

The Waterfront served confit duck tostadas with pickled red onion and diced pineapple.

“We like to do some things that are not on our menu. This is our spin on a tostada,” Waterfront owner Jason

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The Blue Marlin Grill in Bradenton Beach hosted a Forks & Corks event earlier in the week that included a lamb chop with roasted sweet potato, a cabernet demi-glace and basil pesto. Greg Grosser, Billy Hermenau and Jason Suzor were on hand from The Waterfront restaurant in Anna Maria.

Suzor said, noting The Waterfront has participated in all 13 Forks & Corks Grand Tastings.

"And we’ve been one The Originals for 15 or 16 years,” he added.

As part of the Forks & Corks festivities, The Waterfront hosted a wine dinner at its Anna Maria location on

Thursday evening.

The Blue Marlin Grill in Bradenton Beach also hosted Forks & Corks-related dinner Thursday night that included lamb chops and roasted sweet potatoes with a cabernet demi-glace and basil pesto.

Participating in the Grand Tasting for the first time, Eliza Ann’s Coastal Kitch-

en served ruby shrimp and charred octopus ceviche with fresh plantains and passion fruit, an item that does appear on the restaurant’s menu.

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IN BRIEF

County commits beach patrol funds Holmes Beach police officers are receiving a slight raise this year for beach patrol services at Manatee County owned beaches. During a Jan. 14 meeting, county commissioners approved $15,000 in funding as a part of the consent agenda. The amount approved for the 2020 year is $5,000 above the $10,000 previously approved for beach patrol services.

In December, Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth announced the amount during a city commission meeting, committing to working with the county administrator to increase what officers receive for their work for the county up to around $150,000, roughly the cost of a single officer including salary, benefits and equipment.

HBPD chief reports lower crime rates Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer has gathered together the city’s crime statistics for 2019 and happily reported that crime is down once again in the city.

“We’ve reduced crime every year since 2012,” Tokajer said.

He said that UCRs, including homicides, burglaries, larcenies, grand thefts, aggravated assaults were down to 42 from 49 in 2018. There were no robberies and no aggravated assaults were reported. There were five burglaries that HBPD officers investigated, 36 larcenies and one stolen vehicle in 2018.

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Starship’s Stephanie Calvert, Mickey Thomas and Jeff Adams were in harmony throughout the night.

Starship lifts off at The Center Starship took fans on a musical journey that featured hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s.

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Historical society scholarship The Anna Maria Island Historical Society is offering one $2,000 scholarship to a to high school senior living in Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach or Holmes Beach. The student must have a grade point average of 3.0 (weighted) for a four-year college or a 2.5 (weighted) for a community college.

Forms are available at high school guidance offices and the Anna Maria Island Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. The postmark deadline is March 31, 2020, and the recipient will be selected in April.

Mail your application to Pat Copeland, Scholarship Committee, Anna Maria Island Historical Society, Box 4251, Anna Maria, FL 34216.

For information, call Copeland at 778-9205.

North Shore Cafe opening soon The Anna Maria Commission approved two city resolutions last week for Scott and Colleen Geller, the owners of the new North Shore Café at 304 Pine Ave., where the School for Constructive Play used to be. One resolution pertained to parking spaces reconfigured to preserve a large tree. The other provided commission approval of the special use permit needed to sell beer and wine at the breakfast and lunch café expected to open in midFebruary.

ANNA MARIA – Featuring Mickey Thomas on lead vocals, Starship put on a stellar concert at The Center of Anna Maria Island.

Taking place inside The Center’s spacious gymnasium, Starship’s Thursday, Jan. 23, time-traveling musical excursion was part of the 2020 Bradenton Gulf Islands Concert Series presented by the Sandbar restaurant.

As she’s done since 2006, the talented Stephanie Calvert stood side-by-side with lead singer and bandleader Mickey Thomas and delivered the lead and backing vocal parts made famous by the legendary Grace Slick.

The rock-solid Starship also featured John Roth on lead guitar and backing vocals, Phil Bennett on keyboards and backing vocals, Jeff Adams on bass and backing vocals and Darrell Verdusco on drums and backing vocals.

The band looked and sounded fantastic on The Center stage as it performed a string of hits that covered the musically entwined Starship, Jefferson Starship and Jefferson Airplane musical canon that spanned three decades.

Thomas still has one of the highest vocal ranges in rock music, and Thursday’s concert started with two up-tempo rockers: “Layin’ It On the Line,” from Jefferson Starship’s 1984 “Nuclear Furniture” album and “Jane,” from Jefferson Starship’s 1979 “Freedom at Point Zero,” the album that marked Thomas’ debut with the band.

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Bradenton Beach Commissioner Ralph Cole and Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore rocked out to Starship’s “We Built This City.”

Next came “Sara,” the mid-tempo hit from Starship’s 1985 debut album, “Knee Deep in Hoopla,” followed by “Nothing’s Going to Stop Us Now” and Calvert taking the lead on the Dianne Warren-penned “Set the Night to Music,” both from Starship’s 1987 album, “No Protection.”

Starship jetted back to the 1960s as Thomas left the stage and Calvert belted out “White Rabbit,” the trippy signature song from Jefferson Airplane’s l967 “Surrealistic Pillow” album.

Next came a three-song medley that featured Thomas singing lead on the mid-70s Jefferson Starship hits “Miracles” and “Count On Me” and Calvert singing lead on “Somebody to Love,” the other 60s anthem from “Surrealistic Pillow.”

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Audience member and Bradenton resident Andy Cochran said he saw Jefferson Airplane perform “White Rabbit” and “Somebody to Love” at Woodstock in 1969.

The back of the gymnasium provided room to dance for those so inclined, including Shona Otto and Pam Lee from The Sun’s advertising department, joined by Otto’s mom, Jana Samuels.

Thomas revisited his pre-Jefferson Starship days with a well-received version of Elvin Bishop’s 1976 hit single “Fooled Around and Fell in Love” – a recording that featured Thomas on lead vocals back when he was one of Bishop’s back-up singers.

“Stranger” from Jefferson Starship’s 1981 album “Modern Times” came next, followed by the title track from 1982’s “Winds of Change,” both of which featured Roth’s dynamic guitar work.

The set ended with Starship’s 1985 #1 smash hit, “We Built This City,” which led to County Commissioner Carol Whitmore, Bradenton Beach City Commissioner Ralph Cole and several others joyously singing and dancing in front of the stage, joined by many

throughout the gymnasium turned concert hall.

Starship returned for a one-song encore that began with an atmospheric keyboard solo and segued into “Find Your Way Back,” also from “Modern Times.”

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Mid-way through the show, Cole said, “This is great stuff.”

Cole and his wife, Beth, were accompanied by his brother and his brother’s wife, who were visiting from Michigan.

“It was a great evening for Anna Maria Island,” Whitmore said afterwards.

“Fantastic. A world-class band entertained us all.”

Center Executive Director Chris Culhane said he loved the concert and noted the paid attendance was slightly under 500 people.

Center Board of Directors’ Chairman David Zaccagnino said, “It was awesome. Mickey still has it.

Everybody had a good time, and people were on their feet at the end.”

THE OPENING ACT

Before Starship took the stage at approximately 8 p.m., three well-known

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Local musicians James Hershey, Chuck Caudill and Trever Bystrom were the opening act.

Anna Maria Island musicians teamed up to serve as the opening act: guitarist-singer Chuck Caudill, guitaristsinger Trevor Bystrom and drummerpercussionist James Hershey.

UP NEXT

The Bradenton Gulf Islands Concert Series continues Thursday, Feb. 13, with former Chicago drummer and

founder Danny Seraphine and his California Transit Authority paying tribute to his former band. Then it’s The Grass Roots on Thursday, March 19. For tickets and more information, visit www.

ManateePerformingArtsCenter.com or call 941-748-5875.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Congratulations

As a former reporter for The Sun, I worked with both Code Compliance Officer James Thomas and former Building Official John Fernandez for many years. I was particularly pleased that they were named Employee of the Year (Thomas) and Citizen of the Year (Fernandez). Both men are highly professional, thoroughly knowledgeable, a joy to work with and well deserving of the awards.

Pat Copeland Anna Maria

Let state decide

The clash over rope fences on Anna Maria Island beaches should be resolved by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and not the mayor or planning and zoning board.

The state has title to beach property for public use to the “mean high water line,” not the “mean high tide line.”

The FDEP web page offers to perform such functions. Also, the beach property owners should build horizontal fences, not vertical, if they are afraid walkers will enter their owned property.

Richard McNulty Bradenton

Well done, Holmes Beach

Bravo Holmes Beach.

It takes courage to place safety over greed.

Well done.

I live in Anna Maria.

The scoot coupe mini cars are dangerous. Needless to say a horrible eye sore. They have turned our precious city into a theme park. Again, well done Holmes Beach.

Jan Jenkinson Anna Maria

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ON THE AGENDA ANNA MARIA 10005 GULF DRIVE

For information, call 941708-6130 Feb. 13, 10 a.m. – City Commission special meeting Feb. 17 – City offices closed for Presidents Day

BRADENTON BEACH 107 GULF DRIVE N.

For information, call 941778-1005 Feb. 4, 10 a.m. – City Commission work meeting Feb. 5, 9:30 a.m. – Community Redevelopment Agency meeting

Feb. 6, 1 p.m. – Department Head meeting Feb. 6, 6 p.m. – City Commission meeting

HOLMES BEACH 5801 MARINA DRIVE

For information, call 941708-5800 Feb. 5, 10 a.m. – Parks and Beautification Committee meeting Feb. 5, 6 p.m. – Planning Commission meeting Feb. 11, 6 p.m. – City Commission meeting with work session to follow

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOTE: EVENTS ARE FREE UNLESS INDICATED.

WEDNESDAY JAN. 29

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

Beginner ukulele class, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1:45 p.m.

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

Mind in the Making workshop, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 6 p.m.

THURSDAY JAN. 30

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

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

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

Friends Lecture and Travel Series, Harry Christensen from Harry’s Continental Kitchen, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

FRIDAY JAN. 31

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

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

Sunshine Stitchers knit and crochet, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

Sunset drum circle, Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 6:30 p.m.

SATURDAY FEB. 1

Saturday at the NEST, Robinson Preserve, Mosaic NEST, 10299 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 8 a.m. to noon.

Ask a Master Gardener, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Starry night telescope exploration, Perico Preserve, 11700 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, 6:30 p.m. Reserve to 941-742-5923, ext. 6039.

SUNDAY FEB. 2

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

Rise and Shine Power Flow Yoga, Robinson Preserve, Mosaic NEST, 10299 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 10:30 a.m., $10 cash only.

TUESDAY FEB. 4

Farmers Market, City Pier Park, 100 N. Bay Blvd. Anna Maria, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

Preschool story time, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

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

Tech Help, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

Duplicate bridge, Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 12:15 p.m.

Movies in the Park, City Pier Park, 100 N. Bay Blvd. Anna Maria, 6:30 p.m.

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The Forks & Corks Grand Tasting took place on the grounds of the Ringling Museum in Sarasota.

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event in Sarasota.

The Sandbar served wild boar BLTs and a red snapper ceviche, using fresh ingredients from the Chiles Group farms.

“We’re seeing quite a few people from the Island,” Assistant General Manager Jessica Ruekberg said.

At the adjacent Mar Vista tent, Erik Walker served a chicken and pork mousse with onion jam over a Daikon radish.

The Beach House offered its housesmoked fish dip, served with hemp crisps and pickled vegetables and paired with Lola wines.

At the Gulf Drive Café table, Julian Botero served Island French toast – a pina colada-inspired dish that included pineapple, Macadamia nuts, toasted coconut and powdered sugar – and JOE HENDRICKS | SUN Greek bruschetta with a homemade Jake Rogers, Megan Bohlinger and Jim Baselichi represented the Holmes tzatziki sauce.

Beach based Eliza Ann’s Coastal Kitchen.

ISLAND ATTENDEES

Holmes Beach resident City Treasurer Lori Hill was among the Island residents who attended Sunday’s Grand Tasting.

“We come every year, and we love it.

Amazing wines, amazing food and great people,” Hill said.

Hill said her and her husband’s annual Forks & Corks visits have led them to many restaurants they had not tried before.

Tide Tables bartender Staci Wilkinson attended with her friend Delanie HerlihyKos, from the Seafood Shack.

“It was my first time attending.

Not only did I love trying food from restaurants I’ve never tried before, I also loved seeing all the restaurants representing Anna Maria Island,” Wilkinson said.

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Chef Horacio Eagan, charcuterie Toffer Jacob and Assistant General Manager Jessica Ruekberg manned the Sandbar tent.

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Commissioners discuss abandoned property problems Building Official Neal Schwartz is hoping commissioners will adopt the International Property Maintenance Code which he says will help address the issue of abandoned properties.

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HOLMES BEACH – In a beach town where most properties are priced high, it’s hard to believe that there’s a problem with derelict houses.

There are only a few that have been identified in Holmes Beach, but Building Official Neal Schwartz is hoping that commissioners will agree to add the International Property Maintenance Code to the city’s current building codes to help clean up the existing derelict properties much faster.

Under the city’s current codes, all a Holmes Beach property owner has to do to keep his/her property from being considered abandoned is to keep the lawn maintained and water running to the home. Schwartz said that the way the code is currently written makes it

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A house left in disrepair on Key Royale Drive in Holmes Beach is torn down after years of back and forth conversations between the property owner and city officials. difficult to have a property considered derelict and to require the property owner to fix or remove the structure.

A recent issue with a derelict property on Key Royale Drive took years for the city to resolve with the homeowner, finally resulting in the structure being torn down in November after the special magistrate ruled that it would have to be removed.

Schwartz said that the International Building Code adoption would speed up the removal of derelict properties potentially by several years. It also adds requirements to the maintenance of properties such as making sure they are not rodent infested, are kept water-tight and are able to be occupied.

Otherwise they would be considered dilapidated. Under the new code, a

property owner would receive two warnings from the city before being taken to the special magistrate for a hearing.

“This strengthens our ordinance tenfold,” Schwartz said.

Commissioners heard his argument for the addition of the code during a Jan. 14 work session and are expected to vote on the adoption of the code at an upcoming regular commission meeting.

One Holmes Beach resident, Lois Huntington stepped up during public comment to discuss the condition of a property neighboring her 30th Street home. She said the property has been left unoccupied for 10 years and that while the water is on and the grass is mowed, the property has structural issues and a rodent infestation that is causing neighbors to have issues with rats.

Schwartz said that he is working with code compliance officers on the issue.

Code officers said the property is currently the subject of an investigation and the property owner is expected to be brought before the special magistrate in the near future.

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FEB. 15 & 16, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Admission $5 Proceeds benefit F.I.S.H. Preserve . d o o F Great usic.

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Kids 12 & under FREE The festival is located at the east end of the Village adjacent to the Florida Maritime Museum on 119th St W to the Bay. PARKING: The Boy Scouts will offer on-site parking at the Preserve which is located one block east of the village, off Cortez Road, for a $5 donation.

Remote Park and Ride available with $3 round trip MCAT shuttle bus to Cortez from two locations: G.T. Bray Park (5502 33rd Ave Dr W, 34209 -- turn east off 59th St onto 33rd Ave Dr); and at Coquina Beach.

SATURDAY ONLY-FREE Park and Ride will be available from the Cortez Baptist Church located at 4411 100th St W. on Cortez Road (1 1/2 miles east of the Festival).

FOR INFORMATION CALL 941-254-4972 WWW.CORTEZ-FISH.ORG

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Catch the Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival

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

CORTEZ – There’s something old and something new at the 38th Annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival, Feb. 15-16, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the historic fishing village.

Enjoy old favorites including fresh seafood, live music, nautical and environmental art, marine life dock talks and kids’ activities. And there’s something new this year, which is actually quite old – recordings from NOAA’s Voices from the Fisheries, part of the Vanishing Culture Project, will run continuously during the festival.

The project aimed to preserve vanishing cultures like the Cortez commercial fishing culture, and includes music by the Cortez Grand Ol’ Opry and interviews with the likes of commercial fishermen Blue Fulford, Walter Bell and Albert Mora, fish house manager Karen Bell, musicians Goose and Richard Culbreath, local historian Doris Green and many others.

This year’s logo is also both new and old; “10 Years Later, Holding Steady, Cortez is Still White Boot Ready,” hearkens back to the festival's most popular T-shirt, picturing a white pelican wearing white fishing boots that dates back 10 years to the 28th festival.

The Boy Scouts will offer on-site parking for $5 at the FISH Preserve, located one block east of the village off Cortez Road. A park-and-ride shuttle is available on an MCAT shuttle bus for $3 round trip from two locations, G.T. Bray Park, 5502 33rd Ave. Drive W., Bradenton (turn east off 59th Street onto 33rd Avenue Drive) or at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. On Saturday only, a free park-and-ride shuttle will be available from the Cortez Baptist Church, 4411 100th St. W. on Cortez Road, 1 1/2

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The picturesque historic fishing village of Cortez is the setting for the festival.

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The Sea Shanty Singers are among the local groups to perform at the festival. miles east of the festival.

For more information, visit www. cortez-fish.org.

MUSIC SCHEDULE SATURDAY, FEB. 15

10-11 a.m. - Shanty Singers 11:30-1 p.m. - Doug Demming 1-1:30 p.m. - Awards and introductions 2-4 p.m. - Eric Von Band

4:30-6 p.m.- Jason Haram

SUNDAY, FEB. 16

10:30-noon - Soupy Davis and his Band 12.30-2 p.m. - Koko Ray Show 2:30-4 p.m. - Karen and Jimmy Band 4:30-6 p.m. - Ted Stevens & the Doo Shots 1-5 p.m. - Eric Von on the Bratton store porch

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Fresh seafood is the main attraction at the Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival.

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Trolley grant awards More than $53,000 in grant money was presented recently to 17 local nonprofit organizations as part of the Trolley Grant Awards program, operated by the AMI Chamber in partnership with Manatee County. The grants were handed out at a ceremony Jan. 23 at the Waterline Marina, Resort and Beach Club in Holmes Beach. The money for the grants is generated from interior and exterior ads that run on the free AMI trolley. The program has bestowed more than $375,000 in grant money since its inception in 2013. The following organizations received grants this year: The Center of Anna Maria; the Anna Maria Island Art League; the Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus & Orchestra; the Anna Maria Island Elementary PTO; Anna Maria Island Garden Club; Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring; the Artists Guild Gallery; Friends of the Florida Maritime Museum; Friends of the Island Library; the Island Players; the Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria: Roser Memorial Community Church; the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island; West Bradenton Crime Watch; Wildlife, Inc.; the Anna Maria Island Historical Society; Gloria Dei/All Island Denominations.

Mayors meet in Costa Rica

While vacationing last week, Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy and his wife, Barb, met Jorge Soto, the mayor of Limon, Costa Rica, who was out campaigning with his entourage.

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A young skateboarder rolls through the new Holmes Beach skate park.

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Skaters enjoyed the brand-new skate park in Holmes Beach after Mayor Judy Titsworth unofficially opened the park Jan. 21 to the public due to popular demand. While skaters are invited to enjoy the street park, Titsworth said the bowl is closed to skaters until a landscape barrier can be put in place to stop wayward skateboards from entering the sidewalk or road. She said landscaping is planned to be installed in the next week. The skate park will have an official grand opening, ribbon cutting and celebration on Feb. 15 at 11 a.m.

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A sign and police tape keep skaters from using the bowl section of the skate park until landscaping can be installed to stop wayward skateboards.

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New city pier buildings painted City commissioners selected the type of benches to be placed on the new pier.

looks fantastic. It’s so nice to see that back up there again,” Jones said of the new pier buildings that share a roofline and central breezeway.

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BENCHES SELECTED

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ANNA MARIA – The front sides of the restaurant and bait shop buildings on the new city pier were painted last week.

The rest of the pier buildings’ HardiePlank cement fiber exterior siding will be painted this week.

On Thursday, Jan. 23, Public Works Manager Dean Jones brought city commissioners up to speed on the painting activities. He said the pier buildings’ primary paint color is mindful gray and the trim and accent color is aquitaine.

“It’s real nice blue in my opinion,” he said of the aquitaine.

Jones said the Sherman Williams paints are self-cleaning acrylic coatings specifically engineered for exterior masonry surfaces and formulated to shed dirt when coming in contact with rain or water.

“It’s a very hearty product,” he said, noting the HardiePlank siding is first

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The fronts of the new pier buildings were painted last week. coated with a latex primer sealer that protects it and gives the paint an even appearance.

Jones showed the commission photos of color swatches recently painted on the pier buildings. He also presented a piece of HardiePlank containing the two paint colors side by side.

Commission chair Carol Carter noted three of the five commission members – Jon Crane, Joe Muscatello and Mark Short – are new or relatively new to

the commission and did not participate in the pier materials decision making processes that took place over the past two years.

Jones said the color scheme was determined about a year ago and he was presenting the paint colors for informational purposes without seeking any commission action.

“It is beautiful out there. The craftsmanship, the strength of the building, everything about it is just amazing. It

Before the paint discussion, Jones sought a commission direction on which benches to purchase for the new pier.

Jones said it’s imperative to initially install four aesthetically pleasing benches that also cover and protect four waterproof boxes containing lighting and electrical equipment.

Jones presented the commission with photographs of three bench designs made of three different materials: Ipe Brazilian walnut hardwood benches that cost $699 each, teak benches that cost $545 or cypress benches that cost $394.

Commissioner Amy Tripp provided a fourth alternative that featured brushed aluminum frames, but didn’t including pricing information.

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WMFR settles lawsuit with local resort owner A matter between the fire district and Bali Hai owner Shawn Kaleta was settled out of court with the resort owner required to install fire safety systems.

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BRADENTON – Pending litigation against West Manatee Fire Rescue District has been dropped after district leaders and Bali Hai Beach Resort owner Shawn Kaleta reached an agreement out of court.

During a November board meeting, newly appointed WMFR attorney Maggie Mooney informed commissioners of pending litigation against the district, opposing a decision made by Fire Marshal Rodney Kwiatkowski to require a sprinkler system to be installed at the resort property. In addition to filing a lawsuit in Manatee County Circuit Court, an administrative appeal also had been filed in the matter.

Mooney said that the court case couldn’t be heard before the administrative appeal and a hearing was set for Nov. 25 with the Manatee County Fire Code Appeals Board, a seven-member volunteer board made up of local professionals. The court

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The Bali Hai Beach Resort in Holmes Beach is undergoing a few last-minute renovations after settling a lawsuit with WMFR requiring fire suppression systems to be installed. case and the appeals case were both dropped and a settlement agreement was reached on Dec. 4.

In the settlement agreement, ratified Jan. 21 by a unanimous vote of WMFR’s board of commissioners, a sprinkler system and fire alarm system must be installed at the resort along with one-hour fire walls interior fire

separation panels between rooms.

In return, the district committed to providing inspection services to the resort during business hours and providing immediate turn around for approvals or notification of additional work needed, within 12 hours of inspection.

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WMFR commissioners vote on construction manager WMFR commissioners have hired an architect and are entering negotiations to hire a construction manager at risk for the creation of a new administration building.

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

BRADENTON – West Manatee Fire Rescue commissioners are moving forward with a project to build a new administration building.

During their Jan. 21 meeting, commissioners heard presentations from three construction firms offering construction manager at risk services.

Out of the three shortlisted candidates, Miller Construction Management, Creative Contractors Inc. and Halfacre Construction Company, commissioners chose Creative Contractors in a three-to-one vote with Commissioner Al Robinson voting against and Commissioner David Bishop abstaining.

The approval of Creative Contractors

as the number one pick, followed

by Halfacre, gives Chief Ben Rigney permission to enter into contract negotiations with representatives from Creative Contractors. Once terms are agreed upon, the contract will be brought back before commissioners for review and a vote.

During commissioner’s comments, Robinson commented on his reasons for voting against hiring a construction management company.

He said that for the district’s administration building, a 3,500 square foot or larger office building, he feels that they’re spending “an absurd amount of money.” Including the lot already purchased, the district’s budget for the entire project is $1.2 million.

Commissioner George Harris said he feels that the board picked a good construction management firm but shares some of Robinson’s concerns about building a new administration building right now.

“It’s expensive to build right now,” he said. “I am concerned.”

Bishop said that while he’d love to do

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Jerry Siminski, senior vice president at Creative Contractors Inc., presents his company’s services to WMFR commissioners. the project for less money, that there are rules and regulations that government entities have to follow when constructing a new building.

“We just have to follow the rules,” he said.

In other administration building project news, Rigney said that he’d been approached by the district’s former real estate agent about another commercial piece of property with a 10-year-old shell of a building that had just come on the market.

Commissioners voted three-totwo to look into the opportunity.

Commissioner Larry Jennis and Bishop voted against the idea.

“I’m done looking,” Bishop said.

He and Jennis both agreed that they’re happy with the parcel already purchased, located behind the Fountain Court Shopping Center off 63rd Street adjacent to the Hidden Lake Condominiums.

“It doesn’t hurt anything to look into it,” Commissioner Randy Cooper said, volunteering to be the board liaison and view the new property option with Rigney.

Rigney said that he would report back to commissioners at a future meeting.

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Commissioners consider signage changes At the request of a local business owner’s attorney, commissioners are considering changes to the city’s sign ordinance.

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

HOLMES BEACH – Commissioners are considering changing the city’s sign ordinance after receiving suggestions from attorney Stephen Thompson.

Thompson, representing the owners of the Anna Maria Beach Resort, formerly the Blue Water Beach Club, appeared before commissioners during public comment at a Jan. 14 meeting to ask them to consider changing the sign ordinance.

By not allowing illuminated

signs for businesses in residential districts, such as his clients’ beachfront hotel, Thompson said city leaders are creating a safety hazard that could potentially turn into a traffic problem as guests slow their vehicles to search in the dark for their destination.

He said, if permitted, he would supply reasonable changes to the sign ordinance for discussion by commissioners at a future meeting.

Commission Chair Jim Kihm said Thompson could submit his changes for staff review and commission consideration at a future meeting.

That discussion is scheduled to take place during a Jan. 28 work session.

The resort’s owners were brought before the city’s special magistrate in September 2019 because of two illuminated signs installed at the property. One is a lighted LED message board attached to a

lighted resort sign by the road on Gulf Drive. The second involves lighted neon signs on the portico at the entrance to the hotel. The city’s special magistrate ruled that even though former Building Official Jim McGuinness issued a permit for the lighting, which was retracted after the lighting was already installed, it was against city code.

The special magistrate ruling required the neon signage on the portico to remain unlit and the pole sign by the street to be unlit with the LED sign removed. Though both signs remain unlit, the LED sign remains on the pole.

The special magistrate’s order required compliance by 4 p.m. on Oct. 25, 2019. Non-compliance with the order could result in daily code enforcement fines being assessed against the property owners.

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Lawsuit filed in 2016 car accident

BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | KSWAIN@AMISUN.COM

BRADENTON – A complaint and a demand for a jury trial has been lodged against the city of Holmes Beach in Manatee County Circuit Court regarding a 2016 vehicle accident involving a HBPD officer.

According to the complaint and the police records, the accident occurred on Nov. 11, 2016, in Bradenton and involved North Port resident Troy Settles and then-HBPD Officer Stephen Ogline.

The police report, collected

by Bradenton police, states that the accident took place as both drivers were traveling northbound on First Street East near the intersection with Ninth Avenue. Officer Gwodz with BPD stated in his accident report that Ogline was attempting to locate an emergency vehicle that had lights and sirens on when his vehicle struck Settles’s, which

was stopped in traffic in front of him.

The report states that no injuries were suffered by either party and that neither vehicle required a tow. The report estimated $500 in damage to the rear of Settles’s vehicle and $1,000 to the front of Ogline’s police vehicle.

A statement from Ogline, filed with HBPD Sgt. Brian Copeland’s report on the incident, says that the officer was driving when he heard a siren and looked to see where the emergency vehicle was. He then noticed the two vehicles in front of him stopped and slammed on brakes, turning his vehicle to lessen the impact of the collision with the car in front of him, Settles’s vehicle.

He said that when he checked with Settles, the other driver stated that he was fine. Ogline stated that he was driving 25-30 miles per hour before hitting the brakes and hitting Settles’s

vehicle.

The complaint alleges that Ogline operated his cruiser in “a careless and negligent manner so as to cause a vehicular collision” with Settles’s automobile. The complaint states that Settles suffered “physical injuries, pain and suffering, disability and the inability and loss of the capacity to lead and enjoy a normal life, inconvenience, disfigurement, scarring and mental anguish” as a result of the accident and requires ongoing medical treatment and care.

It also states that the injuries Settles sustained are permanent and he has suffered a loss of earnings and ability to earn a financial income.

The complaint requests a trial by jury and judgment of more than $30,000.

The case has been assigned to Judge Edward Nicholas. No hearing date has been set as of press time for The Sun.

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Pups and owners celebrate dog park opening The puppies came out to play at the opening of the new Holmes Beach dog park.

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

HOLMES BEACH – The construction crews are out and the dogs are in at the new and improved dog park in Holmes Beach, renamed the Holmes Beach Community Dog Park.

“This has been a dream,” Mayor Judy Titsworth said of the new park during the grand opening ceremony Jan. 25. She added though some people thought the new park would never come to fruition, she hopes that the improved dog park is something that the community can be proud of for a long time. Titsworth also thanked Director of Development Services Eran Wasserman and the entire Public Works Department staff for its work to see the plans for the dog park realized.

“If the dogs could speak, I think they would say that they approve,” Commissioner Carol Soustek said, watching dozens of dogs frolic in the grass at the new large dog park.

The dog park, located in the newlyrenamed Community Park complex located adjacent to Holmes Beach City Hall, features grass and a shell mix area, a long dog run, shaded seating for people and pups, a water drinking fountain and a fire hydrant splash pad where dogs can get fresh drinking water and play in spray. The dog park is separated into two sections, one for large dogs and one for smaller dogs.

“It’s just wonderful,” resident Fran Derr said, looking around the new park.

Resident Renee Ferguson, a dog park user who helped work on the plans for the new park, said that she and her dog, Ginger, were both excited to see the dog park finally ready and open to the public.

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Clockwise from above. dozens of people came out with their furry friends Jan. 26 to celebrate the grand opening of the new dog park. Bailey plays in the new fire hydrant splash pad during the opening festivities at the new dog park in Holmes Beach. Commissioners Carol Soustek, Jim Kihm, Terry Schaefer and Kim Rash, with his puppy Lucy, hold the ribbon while Director of Development Services Eran Wasserman, Mayor Judy Titsworth and Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore cut the ribbon, officially opening the dog park to the community. This puppy is happy to be at the new dog park.

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“It’s been a long time coming,” she said.

Code Compliance Officer James Thomas provided music for the event while area dog rescues, pet store

owners and other vendors came out to show their support for the new park, organized by Caryn Hodge. Some of the vendors included Poppo’s Taqueria, Underdog Rescue, Friends of Manatee County Animal Services, Running

Rover, Perks 4 Pets, Manatee County Animal Services, Three Dog Bakery, Shelter Manatee, Live Naturally, Painting with a Twist and Anne Yarborough Pet Photography.

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Clockwise from above, One little puppy wore its pajamas to the dog park party to help stay warm in the cool of the morning.

Another happy puppy is enjoying trying out the new grass dog run. Atlas models his new Community Park scarf, complete with an airplane design, illustrating the history of the space that is now the dog park.

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ntil recently, Gulf water temperatures have been surprisingly warm. It’s always been typical for a cold front to send water temperatures plummeting after which a warming trend will send them back into as warm as the mid-70s on the flats. For most anglers, the first cold front of the season means getting out of the water and away from some of the hottest action of the year.

If you think of wade fishing as a summertime activity, you’re missing the boat. Winter wading can be extremely productive and will give you a definitive advantage over your boat-bound comrades. When you get out of the boat and in the fish’s domain in the winter, you gain the same advantages you do in the spring, summer or fall, and then some. When the water is cold it is often very clear, and the fish can be very wary.

Proper winter wading allows you to keep a low profile and make a stealthy approach while staying warm and dry.

Reel Time RUSTY CHINNIS When the fish are particularly spooky, I employ another tried and true winter wading technique – standing still. If you find that the fish you’re stalking see you just before you see them, try this method. Start by locating an area that is holding your quarry. Anchor well away from the action, get out of the boat and stake out a pothole or sand area. By staying a long cast away, you can easily see the fish when it entes a hole or pass across the white sand bottom.

Position yourself off to the side in the grass where you’re less visible, keep a low profile and be still. By just waiting them out, you can target reds, trout and snook as they wander the flat. Don’t

make any quick moves, and make your casts low and slow. It takes patience but can be very productive.

If the visibility isn’t great or you’re fishing early or late, target the edges where grass and sand meet. These sandy areas (the seams) and potholes are perfect ambush spots. Start with presentations about 2 feet outside the sandy area. Make sure you target the deep grassy ends of the potholes.

These areas can be very productive and always warrant a couple of casts.

After working the edges of the holes and the seams, begin casting into the sandy areas. When fly fishing, try a clear sink tip line with a relatively (6-8 foot) short leader. The clear tip allows you to fish the far side of a hole without spooking the fish. If you’re fishing live bait plugs or jigs, work up to the leading edge and then cast well past the RUSTY CHINNIS | SUN

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Captain Bryon Chamberlin prepares to release a winter red in upper Tampa Bay.

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hole or seam, and skip your bait back into the hole or the edge of the seam.

Over the last two winters, we have been having some excellent success with big trout on cold, low tide mornings. The fish will come into some extremely shallow water to feed, so start shallow and work your way towards the deeper edges.

As with other times of the year, stay vigilant for surface action, wakes or feeding birds.

The key to productive and comfortable winter wading is, of course, staying warm. A good pair of waders, wading boots, sweat pants and insulating socks will do the trick. Add a pair of polarized glasses, a hat with a dark under-brim, a wade vest or pack, and you’re in business.

Give winter wade fishing a try. It gets you out of the boat and provides some exercise and some excellent angling opportunities.

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Sheepshead fishing is great CAPTAIN DAVE WHITE

Well things really cooled down around here last week. We here at Anna Maria Charters are thankful that we finally got a winter. We need seasons to facilitate the change for our wintertime species to move in, but due to the winds, we weren’t able to get offshore at all.

Inshore, the sheepshead fishing has been great.

With fish up to 21 inches being caught on our charters, our clients have had great days out there since the front. We like to use pieces of shrimp on small hooks so that the sheepshead don’t pick it apart. We’re also finding black drum and pompano out there. The pompano can be a tricky fish to find.

Unlike sheepshead, pompano can be in a spot one day and then gone the next, but we’re always happy to find the. They truly are a Florida delicacy, much like stone crab. Hopefully this coming week will produce similar results as last week.

Layla White, daughter of Captain David White, happily hoists a big sheepshead she caught on her new Moana fishing pole.

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FDOT adjusts Cortez Road project plans The south side of 119th Street West will not be closed, and work on the north side of the 119th Street West intersection will not start until after Easter.

and other residential communities – will not begin until after Easter, which is Sunday, April 12.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER ASSISTANCE

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

CORTEZ – In response to concerns expressed by residents and business owners, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has revised its plans and work schedules for the Cortez Road roadway and safety improvements project.

Extending along Cortez Road from 123rd Street West to 86th Street West, the project calls for the reconstruction and realignment of the 119th Street West intersection. This will result in the north and south sides of 119th Street West being repositioned to create a traditional four-way intersection controlled in all directions by a traffic light.

The $5 million state project also includes resurfacing a long stretch of Cortez Road, improving drainage, constructing a sidewalk and installing new lighting.

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These traffic oases will be removed and the existing center turn lane will serve as the temporary eastbound Cortez Road travel lane.

Last week, FDOT released a project update that stated traffic detours and daytime lane closures would not be required for the south side of 119th Street West – the street that leads to residences, the Florida Maritime Museum, the Cortez Kitchen, The Swordfish Grill, N.E. Taylor Boatworks and

BEACH BEAT HOLMES BEACH

1/15, driving with a suspended license, 3200 East Bay Drive. The officer responded to notification from a license plate reader about a driver with a suspended driver’s license. He stopped the driver, identified the driver and ticketed him.

1/15, driving with a suspended license, 43rd and Gulf Drive. The officer responded to message from a license plate reader about a driver with a suspended driver’s license. He stopped the driver, identified the driver and ticketed him.

1/15, driving without a driver’s license. Never had one, 3900 East Bay Drive. The officer responded to a license plate reader on a driver without a license. He stopped and identified the driver and arrested her.

1/16, burglary, petit theft, 3009 Ave. E. The tenant awoke to noise from an unidentified male in their vacation unit. The suspect fled when he heard the victim’s boyfriend call 911. Liquor bottles were taken and fingerprints were recovered.

1/16, check fraud, The Doctor’s Office, LLC, 5312 b Holmes Blvd. The bookkeeper said somebody cashed a $3,000 unauthorized check.

1/18, trespass warning. Anchor Inn Bar, 3007 Gulf Drive. The officer cited an intoxicated male customer for trespassing.

1/21, code violation, 3400 East Bay Drive. The officer responded to a larceny at Alvin’s Island.

He caught two suspects who had alcohol and marijuana in their possession and arrested them.

Cortez Bait & Seafood.

Any temporary lane closures needed there will take place between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Construction activities on the north side of 119th Street West – the intersection that leads in and out of Harbour Landings, Harbour Landings Estates

In response to concerns expressed to him, County Commissioner Steve Jonsson scheduled a Monday, Jan. 27, conference room discussion that included himself, FDOT Operations Engineer Albert Rosenstein, Harbour Landings Estates Association board members Greg Burkhart and Don Whittaker and Harbour Landings Association board member Emmett Scott. A reporter from The Sun was also allowed to sit in on the informal meeting that lasted more than an hour.

During the meeting, Rosenstein addressed and alleviated many concerns expressed by Harbour Landings and Harbour Landings Estates residents.

Rosenstein said he also recently met with Cortez business owners John Banyas and Karen Bell, who expressed concerns that closing the south side of 119th Street West as previously planned would make it difficult for semi-trucks to get in and out of that area.

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2020 Anna Maria Island Sun Readers’ Choice Business

Business

People & Places

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Antique/Collectible Store

40

Pool Contractor

77

School

2

Auto Service

41

Real Estate Assoc. (include location)

78

School Teacher (include location)

3

Bait & Tackle Shop

42

Real Estate Co.

79

Veterinarian (include location)

4

Bank (include location)

43

Rental Co.

80

Veterinary Clinic

5

Bike Rental

44

Resort

81

View

6

Boating Store

45

Retirement Community

82

Waiter/Waitress (include location)

7

Car Dealer

46

Service Org.

83

Yoga Instructor (include location)

8

Car Wash

47

Service Station

9

Carpet Cleaner

48

Shopping Center

Food & Entertainment

10

Clothing Store

49

Sign Maker (include location)

84

Bagel Shop

11

Convenience Store

50

Souvenir Shop

85

Bakery

12

Dry Cleaner (include location)

51

Spa

86

Barbecue

13

Electrician

52

Tattoo

87

Breakfast

14

Fitness

53

Travel Agency

88

Burger

15

Floor Coverings

54

Window Repair

89

Café

16

Florist

55

Women’s Apparel

90

Candy Store

17

Frame Shop

91

Chinese Restaurant

18

Gift Shop

People & Places

92

Deli

19

Grocery Store

56

Architect

93

Festival

20

Hair Salon

57

architectual Design

94

German Restaurant

21

Hardware Store (include location)

58

Art Gallery

95

Golf Course

22

Heat & Air

59

Attorney

96

Grouper Sandwich

23

Home Builder

60

Band

97

Health Food Store

24

Hotel/Motel

61

Bar & Grill

98

Ice Cream Place

25

Jewelry Store

62

Bartender (include location)

99

Italian Restaurant

26

Liquor Store

63

Beach

100 Live Theater

27

Manicurist (include location)

64

Boat Captain (include location)

101 Mexican Restaurant

28

Marina

65

Business Person

102 Most Romantic Restaurant

29

Men’s Apparel

66

Caterer (include location)

103 New Restaurant

30

Outdoor Sports Store

67

Charity

104 Night Spot

31

Pack & Ship

68

Chef (include location)

105 Pier

32

Painter (include location)

69

Chiropractor

106 Pizza

33

Pest Control

70

Dentist

107 Place to see a Sunset

34

Pet Grooming

71

Doctor

108 Restaurant (overall)

35

Pet Store

72

Eye Care

109 Seafood Restaurant

36

Pharmacist (include location)

73

Financial Planner

110 Specialty Gourmet

37

Pharmacy

74

Interior Design

111 Sub/Sandwich

38

Plumber

75

Massage Therapy

112 Takeout

39

Pool Cleaner (include location)

76

Personal Trainer (include location)

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Attorney general to investigate Morris case

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

BRADENTON BEACH – The Florida Attorney General's Office of Statewide Prosecution has agreed to investigate the apparent hanging death of Sheena Morris in 2009 in a Bradenton Beach hotel room.

At the insistence of Morris’ mother, Kelly Osborn, 12th Judicial Circuit State Attorney Ed Brodsky requested the review of the case, which was determined to be a suicide by the Bradenton Beach Police Department. The Attorney General's office declined to comment on the case because it is now an active investigation,

according to press secretary Kylie Mason.

Osborn has contended from the start that her daughter did not commit suicide Morris but was murdered, possibly by her fiancé, and that the hanging was staged.

She told The Sun last August, “There’s no way they’re going to keep shutting me down. Come hell or high water, I will make sure it goes to a grand jury, even if I have to get a statewide prosecutor.”

Police found Morris, 22, dead, hanging in a shower stall by her dog’s leash on Jan. 1, 2009, after hotel staff heard dogs barking and called for assistance in evicting her.

Police had been called to the hotel about 12 hours earlier after an argument between Morris and her fiancé, Joseph Genoese, who left before police arrived.

When Osborn took her case

to the Dr. Phil show on national television, Genoese failed a lie detector test, inadmissible in court. He was not charged with any crime and has repeatedly denied any involvement in Morris’ death.

Osborn then hired private forensic investigators who concluded her daughter’s death was a murder, based partly on marks on Morris’ lower back resembling the pattern in a wicker chair visible in a photo of the hotel room taken after her death. Her lead investigator, Jan Johnson, said the marks were caused by lividity, a process in which blood pools in the body after the heart stops pumping at death, indicating she was placed in the chair after her death, inconsistent with suicide.

However, subsequent reinvestigations by Bradenton Beach Police Det. Sgt. Len Diaz, Manatee County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Russell Vega, the 12th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement have since reaffirmed the conclusion that Morris’ death was a suicide.

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t seems like every other week or so I’m writing about the influx of new residents to Florida from high tax areas of the country. Forgive me if I sound like a broken record, but I’m not the only one reporting on this phenomenon. It’s all over the news and print publications, so here we go again.

Let’s start with a book I recently read a comprehensive review of. It’s called “Bubble in The Sun” by Christopher Knowiton and the name alone should run shivers down your spine, since anything related to real estate should not have the word bubble in it ever again. Nevertheless, the 1920s Florida land boom created a bubble that the author maintains led to the 1929 crash of the stock market. The market crash also led to the end of the development frenzy in Florida and millions of jobs.

He states that in 1925 alone an estimated two and a half million people

Castles in the Sand LOUISE BOLGER arrived in Florida looking for jobs in the building trades. In addition, just regular, working class people, as many as 18 million, risked their money by investing in Florida real estate being promised a piece of land and a way of life.

What strikes me about this book is that at this point in time, Florida is experiencing a real estate boom again and a substantial influx of new residents, only this time it’s for a different reason. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2018 approximately 587,300 Florida residents were

residents of another state 12 months earlier. Texas was right behind Florida at approximately 564,000 residents.

And remember this does not include homeowners who may have purchased a second home in Florida but have not become Florida residents, yet.

Without overstating the obvious, the reason for this migration is taxes, taxes, taxes. As we all know, Florida has no income tax or estate tax and lower property taxes than most of the high tax Northeastern states.

Anyone moving to Florida from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, to name a few, will benefit from a more advantageous tax situation, but high-income individuals will naturally profit the most from changing their residence to Florida. In addition, high end real estate in Florida is benefiting big time from this influx of the wealthy.

According to Realtor.com, in November

2019, the average price of a luxury listing in Florida was $1,649,380. This is up 8.6 percent from the same time in 2018.

Now it’s time to see what’s happening in Manatee County real estate based on the December statistics from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee.

December is a funny month for real estate in Florida. Closings reflect purchases in October and November before season, the approaching holidays can slow things down or people may want to close before the end of the year for tax purposes. Whatever the mixed bag of December is, this December was pretty much a blow-out.

Single family-homes closed 24.9 percent more than last December; the median sale price was $325,000, 5.2 percent higher than last year, and the SEE BOLGER, PAGE 34

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Aqua by the Bay developers pursuing administrative appeal The developer’s request is tentatively scheduled for discussion at the Thursday, Feb. 6, County Commission land use meeting.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

CORTEZ – Former County Commissioner Jane von Hahmann has distributed an email expressing her concerns about Aqua by the Bay developer Carlos Beruff’s pending request to remove previously agreed upon development stipulations.

Construction of the Aqua project is now underway between Sarasota Bay and the El Conquistador Parkway in unincorporated Manatee County.

Distributed last week, von Hahmann’s email pertains to the Thursday, Feb. 6, Manatee County Commission land use meeting and the expectation that a stipulation removal request will be discussed that day.

The agenda for the Feb. 6 meeting will not be posted until Friday, Jan. 31, but an internal county document titled Upcoming Hearing List references

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County Commissioner Misty Servia previously represented the Aqua by the Bay development team. The first phase of Aqua construction is underway between Sarasota Bay and the El Conquistador Parkway “Administrative appeal for Long Bar Pointe – Aqua by the Bay development” and lists a Feb. 6 hearing date.

Von Hahmann believes the Aqua development team will request to remove a stipulation from the development approvals county commissioners granted Beruff on Oct. 3, 2017.

Von Hahmann’s email referenced a previously approved development stipulation that said, “Subsequent residential dwelling units, upon completion of the first 750 residential dwelling

units, shall require further approval by the Board of County Commissioners at a public hearing prior to, or as part of, preliminary site plan approval, in increments of 750 units or more.”

Regarding the land use meeting, von Hahmann wrote, “I believe it is in our best interest to be present at that meeting and make it known that this stipulation was our insurance policy, that we would know what we were getting in these buildings.

It would provide us a first-hand visual of their impact on our shoreline and the sur-

rounding area and then require additional approvals to continue.

“If this goes, our public voice goes with it. We are once again taken out of the loop and promises made are broken.

We can’t let this happen without voicing our opinion and our opposition. We need to be prepared. We can’t let them take away this one small piece of security that we have as citizens on this project as it moves forward,” von Hahmann wrote.

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Rosenstein said work on the south side of 119th Street West will begin this week, but the road will not be closed.

Rosenstein showed the association board members plans that illustrate how both sides of 119th Street West will be repositioned to line up as a four-way intersection.

He said when the work begins on the north side of the 119th Street West intersection after Easter, westbound traffic headed toward Anna Maria Island will not be allowed to use the existing turn lane to turn right onto 119th Street West and into those neighborhoods.

That traffic will instead be directed to 127th Street West, near Annie’s Bait & Tackle and the Seafood Shack, which will provide an alternate route back to the neighborhoods north of Cortez Road.

Rosenstein said while the work on the north side takes place, vehicles leaving those neighborhoods will still be allowed to use the 119th Street West intersection to turn left onto Cortez Road to head east toward Bradenton.

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When work begins on the north side of 119th Street West intersection, westbound traffic will not be allowed to turn right into the Harbour Landings area until that work is completed.

Rosenstein said the traffic oases near the east end of the Cortez Bridge, between the westbound and eastbound Cortez Road travel lanes,

will be removed. Eastbound traffic coming over the bridge from Bradenton Beach will be shifted to the center turn lane that will serve as the

eastbound travel lane while the existing eastbound lane is resurfaced.

When that stretch of Cortez Road is completed, there will be two eastbound travel lanes and one westbound travel lane.

Rosenstein noted the 200-day project timeline includes resurfacing Cortez Road from 123rd Street West to 86th Street West, near the 7-Eleven. He expects the work at the north side of the 119th Street West intersection to take two months or less once it begins.

Rosenstein asked Burkhart, Whittaker and Scott to relay all this information to their association members. He also said he, Community Outreach Manager Lauren Hatchell and FDOT’s construction engineer would attend association meetings if needed.

Burkhart, Whittaker and Scott thanked Rosenstein for meeting with them, and they said they were pleased with what they heard. They also thanked Jonsson for arranging the meeting.

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RENOURISHMENT: Delayed until April

AQUA: Pursuing appeal

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SERVIA’S PAST INVOLVEMENT

Beach to approximately Fifth Street South in Bradenton Beach, and to Coquina Beach beginning from Fifth Street South to Longboat Pass.

County funds for the project, estimated between $13-$16 million, come from the tourist tax; state and federal funds also are allocated to the project. Conducting the two projects back to back will save the cost of a second contractor mobilization, around $5 million, Hunsicker said.

The project is expected to take six months to complete, with Gulf front properties being impacted no more than three days each, he said.

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During beach renourishment, sand is piped from the Gulf of Mexico to Anna Maria island beaches to widen them.

In 2017, as an employee of King Engineering Associates, current County Commissioner Misty Servia represented Beruff’s development interests. This was before she joined the County Commission in 2018.

On Sept. 15, 2017, Servia sent Manatee County Planning Section Manager Nicole Knapp a letter on King Engineering Associates letterhead on behalf of Long Bar Pointe LLLP and Cargor Partners VIII. The letter pertained to Aqua by the Bay stipulations to be discussed at the Oct. 3, 2017, County Commission meeting.

Servia’s letter noted Stipulation A.7 was revised at the 8/23/17 hearing as follows: “Any building in excess of 75 feet in height shall be located in the area identified as orange and pink on the general development plan. A maximum of 16 buildings with a height between 76 and 95 feet are allowed within the orange and pink areas on the general development plan. This does not authorize any buildings in excess of 95 feet.”

Servia’s letter referenced two new stipulations the developers offered at the

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One stipulation, said, “Motorized boats shall not be permitted in the estuary enhancement area.”

The other stipulation said, “Buildings over 35 feet in height shall be located in suitable locations with varying heights and rooflines to provide protect view corridors and avoid a walled effect from Sarasota Bay. This shall be approved at preliminary site plan.”

Servia’s letter then noted that in response to concerns voiced at the Aug. 23, 2017, meeting, the developers were offering an additional stipulation: “The Aqua by the Bay project is approved in phases, with Phase I consisting of 750 residential units and 78,000 square feet of commercial/retail uses. Phases II and II shall each consist of 750 residential units, and Phase IV shall consist of the remaining approved residential units.

Phases II, III, IV shall require further approval of the Board of County Commissioners at a public hearing prior to, or as part of, preliminary site plan approval.”

The Feb. 6 Land Use meeting will begin at 9 a.m. and take place in the county commission chambers at 1112 Manatee Ave. W. in downtown Bradenton.

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Sailboat still grounded This large sailboat ran aground a few blocks southeast of the Anna Maria City Pier in late December and was still there as of last week. The catamaran hull facing the shoreline has some large gashes in it and the derelict vessel has been tagged for future removal if not removed by its owner.

surf, storms and other elements, and they will eventually need to be replaced.

“Keep that in mind,” he said.

Tripp asked if a decision needed to be made that night. When told yes, she said she felt the commission was being rushed to make a decision.

Jones said a decision was needed because four benches are needed to cover and conceal the waterproof boxes.

Short asked Jones if only four benches would be installed on the pier. Jones said the plan was to start with four and add more later.

Short asked whether it made sense to purchase additional benches to ensure a proper match. Jones said he

didn’t think finding suitable matches would be a problem. Carter said it might be wise to initially purchase six benches instead of four.

Muscatello said he wants consistency in the pier materials.

The Ipe bench in the photograph Jones provided was dark brown, but he said the benches would match the color of the Ipe decking expected to eventually fade to a grayish tone.

Crane made a motion to put six Ipe benches on the pier, but his motion died without a second from another commissioner. Short then made a motion to purchase Ipe benches, with the exact number to be determined based on additional input. The commission unanimously supported Short’s motion.

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Movie exhibit opens at the AMI Historical Museum About 100 visitors and residents attended the opening of a new exhibit at the Anna Maria Island Historical Museum Friday. Guests were delighted to receive a bag of movie popcorn as they entered the museum.

The colorful display tells the story of the four major motion pictures that were partially film on the Island: “Isle of Destiny” in 1920, “On an Island With You” in 1947, “Palmetto” in 1997, and “The Perfect Storm” in 2000. The plots of the movies and their connections to the Island are explained in the exhibit.

“I wanted to produce a new display to inform Island visitors about something interesting that happened on the Island. I also wanted to produce a new display so that Island residents would have a reason to come back to the museum,” said AMIHS board member Valerie Wilson, who conceived and researched the exhibit.

Wilson worked with Deb Bell, of Bell Graphics, who designed and

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The exhibit tells the story of four major motion pictures that were partially film on the Island. produced the exhibit. It will be up for the month of February at the museum at 402 Pine Ave. in Anna Maria and will return again in the summer.

Admission to the museum is free. It is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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JANUARY 29, 2020

Week two, five undefeated:

Youth flag football winners play through the cold

BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN

In the bitter winter cold that hit the Island last Friday night, five teams in the youth flag football program at The Center finished the week undefeated.

Going into week four of play, MuniPlan and Hashmark Sports find themselves with no losses in the 14-to 17-year old league. Team Killer Bait suffered one loss after completing three games, giving it a 2-1 record.

MuniPlan had a bye week, while Hashmark Sports easily got its second win of the season against Gulf Drive Café.

Hashmark Sports’ defense dominated with five interceptions

by Shawn Balvin and Nate and Noah Costello. Noah’s interception resulted in a pick six.

Nate Costello nabbed a touchdown reception. Teammate Chance Hayward caught three TD passes.

BOLGER: Broken record analysis FROM PAGE 28

average sale price was $420,878, 10.7 percent higher than last year.

Condos closed 4.9 percent more properties; median sale price was $195,500, 2.9 percent higher than last year, and the average sale price was $241,196, up 1.9 percent.

Single-family homes are selling within 90 days about the same as last year, but condos are selling in 88 days this year, down 8.3 percent. Month’s supply of properties keeps dropping for both single family and condos; 3.5 months for single family, down 14.6 percent, and 3.6 months for condos, down 10 percent.

It looks like the broken record continues in Manatee County with homes appreciating and inventory low. Based on December, I predict the new resident broken record is going to continue for a long time to come. Here’s hoping.

In the 11- to 13-year-old league, Progressive Cabinetry is the only remaining undefeated team with two wins in the season. Playing its third game last week, Team Solid Rock Construction ended with 2-1 in the record books with a loss against Progressive Cabinetry.

Despite the loss, Solid Rock’s Luke Winsper had two sacks in the game and Jack Mattick scored twice with a run and reception.

The point after made by Progressive Cabinetry was the difference in the close and well fought game that ended with the score of 12-13.

Progressive’s Matthew Hennesey passed for one touchdown to Kenneth Nieding. Luke Bowes scored on the ground with a rushing TD and made the critical extra point for his team.

HSH Designs and Diamond Turf finished the night with no losses, also with the 2-0 record. Moss Builders got

its second win in the season putting its record at 2-1.

With the night off, HSH Designs’ wins in the first two weeks put it in good company with Diamond Turf.

Diamond Turf beat the Rays Ramblings squad by 32 points. Two interceptions returned for touchdowns by Maddox Culhane and Carson Clover contributed to the team’s win. Culhane’s scoring included two rushing touchdowns, one catch for points and an extra point.

Clover also scored with receiving and rushing yards on top of his interception.

Jack McCarthy threw for Rays Ramblings only score. His target was Kellan Hunt, who also had an interception in the game.

Five more regular season weeks of play still remain, making it anyone’s season to win.

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Run in the sun Runners are needed for the13th Annual Dolphin Dash on Saturday, Feb 8, at Anna Maria Elementary School, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Originally organized to introduce students to a healthy lifestyle, the 5K race and one-mile Fun Run is sponsored by the Bradenton Runners Club and is open to runners of all ages.

Registration starts at 7 a.m.

The 5-K race starts at 8 a.m. and the Fun Run starts at 9 a.m.

The entry fee is $30 per runner for the 5-K and $15 for the Fun Run. Proceeds go to the Anna Maria Elementary PTO. There will be awards and refreshments after the race.

Sign up at runnergirl.com or call Kelly Gitt at 941-357GITT (4488).

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Demo begins Demolition efforts were fully underway at 415 Pine Avenue in Anna Maria on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The property that will be transformed into Ben Sato’s new ground level Caribbean-style barbeque restaurant and his new upper level home. Last summer, the Anna Maria City Commission approved Sato’s development request and his off-site parking agreement with Roser Memorial Community Church.

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The city reserves the right to reject any or all proposals with or without cause, to

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The RFP states the pier’s common areas must be open to the public seven days a week, and the restaurant is expected to operate seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.. The RFP notes the city will consider alternative hours of operation.

According to the RFP, the proposals received will be evaluated and individually scored based on, but not limited to, the following factors, listed in order of importance: • Annual base rent revenue for the city; • Optional alternative percent-based rent formula, if applicable; • Local presence; • Corporate presence; • Past performance; • Verifiable information provided by the propose as financial ability to perform.

The RFP mentions the city’s formula retail ordinance, which prohibits franchises in Anna Maria.

The RFP notes the city will provide the number of parking spaces required by city ordinance, based on the final number of seats agreed upon by the city and the pier tenant.

The initial lease will be for 10 years, with the tenant holding the option for a 10-year extension or two five-year extensions.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

RFP proposals are to be submitted by 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The proposals will then be opened later that day or soon thereafter in the commission chambers. The names of those who submitted proposals will be made public, but no additional details will be provided to the public or the media that day. No date has been determined yet as to when the city commission will review the proposals and make the proposal details public.

According to the RFP, “The mayor will report the results of the RFP to the city

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maintained a website dedicated to this effort,” Haynes said.

She was referring to the Home Rule Florida coalition and the www.homerulefl.com website.

“Each legislative year, for the past eight years, Mr. York has updated, expanded and improved the website, transforming it into the most effective web presence in the state of Florida to address the issue of erosion of home rule. The site highlights the latest news on pending bills impacting home rule, identifies the sponsors of these bills and the committee hearing process, and provides an easy and instantaneous method for constituents to communicate with legislators on this important issue.

“By providing this effective tool to the residents of our Island community and citizens throughout the state, Mr. York has been instrumental in stopping the erosion of home rule and making known the

concerns of grass roots constituents. Mr. York has become a principal crusader in maintaining the rights of cities to determine their own destiny, and for these reasons he is recommended as Anna Maria’s resident of the year. We congratulate Mr. York,” Haynes said.

Carter is the founder and chair of Carter Global, an international philanthropic fundraising consulting firm. He moved to Anna Maria in 2006 and has been married to Anna Maria Commissioner Carol Carter for 36 years.

“Mr. Carter has been very active in city affairs, contributing not only his time and talent, but also personally funding programs of importance to the residents of our city.

Over the past two years, Mr. Carter has been active in ensuring responsible government and preserving home rule.

“He served on the Planning and Zoning Board, providing valuable input on issues such as the city’s comprehensive plan. Mr.

waive any or all irregularities with regard to the specifications and to make the award to the proposer offering the greatest advantage to the city.”

Pier Lease RFP commission for final consideration and approval. The city reserves the right to reject any or all proposals with or without cause, to waive any or all irregularities with regard to the specifications and to make the award to the proposer offering the greatest advantage to the city. The city anticipates the award of one lease but reserves the right not to make any award whatsoever, if determined to be in the interest of the city.”

The lease will commence 120 days after the city turns the buildings over to the tenant for the interior build-outs, or when the restaurant opens, whichever happens first.

The RFP issued last week was in response to the city commission recently rejecting current pier tenant Mario Schoenfelder’s offer to the pay the city $8,000 a month in initial base rent. Schoenfelder’s final offer was $4,000 per month less than the $12,000 he previously offered.

Schoenfelder rejected two lease options proposed by Mayor Dan Murphy. One option proposed an initial base rent of $21,600 per month. The second proposed an initial base rent of $18,900 per month with an additional $250,000 due upon signing.

I think all of us have certain capacity, talents and skills, and I feel we’re obligated to put them to good use for the greater good.”

Bob Carter, Co-Citizen of the Year Carter also personally funded two public presentations by prominent authors and speakers: Peter Kageyama, an expert on cities and how each of us can play an important and vital role in establishing and improving the quality of life in our hometown, and John Englander, an international authority and noted author on sea level rise and its implications for barrier island communities and other coastal environments.

“For these reasons and more, Mr. Carter is recommended as the Anna Maria Citizen of the Year,” Haynes said.

She then presented him with a wooden plaque commemorating his award.

“I want to thank the committee and

whoever nominated me,” Carter said. “I think all of us have certain capacity, talents and skills, and I feel we’re obligated to put them to good use for the greater good. We want to make this a better place for future generations. We don’t know how long this Island will be viable because of sea level rise, but we want it to be the best it can be, and that includes home rule.

“Working with Dick on home rule started by three guys meeting on his porch every Sunday night at 5 o’ clock. I named it the coalition, and Tallahassee actually thought it was a coalition, which is the only reason they listened to us,” Carter said, noting he appreciates the award and will honor it.

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Across 1 Devices at one's fingertips 8 Bowl over 11 Old NCAA football ranking sys.

14 Music genre for Ladysmith Black Mambazo and King Sunny AdĂŠ 15 Chemist's garb 17 __ kick: martial arts maneuver 18 Adriatic country whose flag has a doubleheaded eagle 19 Corp. bigwig 20 Pen pal greeting?

22 Impudent 23 Split __ soup 25 Apples on teachers' desks 28 "The Wire" actor Idris 30 Very thin 31 Floorboard-ruining insects 33 2005 slasher film sequel 38 Rather cross 39 Some losers 41 Food truck fare 42 Tiny organisms 43 18-Across capital 46 Premier League soccer team, to fans 47 Soccer powerhouse from Spain 52 "Middle" note 53 Flowery rings 54 Young newts 55 Epidemic-fighting agcy.

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TWO SCOOPS – Anna Maria Island’s Favorite Ice-Cream... is now hiring part-time associates.

Varied shifts available must be able to work nights and weekends.

A great place to work and have a little fun… looking for a few friendly people to join our team.

Food prep. or server experience preferred.

Great Pay! Apply today…

Two Scoops 101 S. Bay Blvd. Anna Maria.

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THC CLEANING : Residential, Commercial & Rentals. Professional and Reliable. Call 941756-4570

TWO POSITIONS at JESSIE'S ISLAND STORE: Night shift cashier Thursday, Friday, Saturday 2pm to close 27-30 hours. Daytime stock person 4-5 hours per day 5-6 days per week. Apply at Jessie's Island Store 5424 Marine Dr. Holmes Beach 941-778-6903

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

GARAGE, MOVING, RUMMAGE & YARD SALES ROSER THRIFT SHOP & ANNEX open 9:30-2p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Donations preferred 9a.m.-11a.m. Wednesdays.

511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

Phone 941-779-2733 FLEA MARKET RADERS REEF parking lot Sunday February 2. 8am-4pm 5508 Marina Dr. Antiques, collectibles, jewelry, furniture, misc. items

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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.

HOME IMPROVEMENT Michigan General Contractor 30+ yrs. experience. Large or small projects. Budget minded knowledgeable tradesman will complete your project start to finish: On Time/On Budget. Call Mike 616-204-8822.

TRASH TO TREASURES! Community Sale. Saturday February 1. 8am-noon.

3710 Gulf of Mexico Dr, LBK. Gulf Shore Club House. Lots of good stuff!

HOME MAINTENANCE. Tile and Laminate installation.

Popcorn ceiling removal, Drywall repair, texturing and painting. Call 941-7259876

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ISLAND GATER RESTORATION. Painting, Drywall repair, Textures. Island references. 30 years experience. islandgater@gmail. com Call Danny for Free Estimate 864-921-3298

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 # CRC1327296.

Call Jerry Kern 941-7781115 www.kernconstructioninc.com LIGHTHOUSE PROPERTY INNOVATIONS LLC State Certified General Contractor (Lic. #CGC 1515821) New Construction, Renovations & Additions. Call 941-266-7500 MASTER CARPENTER. Decks-Docks-FencingStairs & Railing. Free Estimates. Handyman Work. Call Richard 941448-3571

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

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

LOST & FOUND LOST ON BEACH Beige Women’s Eye Glasses. $50 REWARD Call John 941705-6068

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

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

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

941-812-0507 “WIZARD OF WALLS”.

Established 1980 Prompt quality service.

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

Quality Workmanship.

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

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CUSTOM PAINTING, Residential-Commercial, Interior/Exterior Professional quality work for over 40 years. Free estimates.

Call Larry at 941-400-8754.

References available.

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

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

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

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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 28 years. Proven track record brings you results! 941-725-1589

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

REAL ESTATE HOMES & CONDOS FOR SALE CANAL FRONT HOMES Holmes Beach – GULF FRONT CONDOS Gulf Place, L’Plage, Vista Grande, SPW, 5400 – DUPLEXES & MORE Island Real Estate ASK Alan Galletto 941232-2216 IMMACULATE WATERFRONT HOME 520 Kumquat Dr. 4BD/5BA 3928sf Coastal Beauty! Prime location on AMI. $2,750,000 Call Charles Buky Coldwell Banker 941-228-6086

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MOBILE HOME in 55+ community 1975 Fully furnished, excellent rental history, 1BR/1BA, 50 steps from beach. $72,500. Call 813-679-3561

RENTALS: ANNUAL BAY HOLLOW CONDO Beautiful 2BR/2BA canal front condo just off the Island with views of the water, boat dock can be available for use, updated gourmet kitchen. HOA approval required, $1950/mo.

Call Paige 513-382-1992 www.teamduncan.com Duncan Real Estate

2BR/1BA GROUND LEVEL condo in Bradenton Beach. $1400/mo. 1st, last, and security. $150 application fee which requires HOA approval. 2BR/2BA FURNISHED gulf-front 8 month lease starting May 1, 2020 $2750/mo. Call A Paradise 941-778-4800 HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX with Private Pool. Spacious 2BR/2BA, large lanai, 2 blocks to Beach Includes pool service, lawn service, water, garbage. Available February 1 $1900/ mo WEST BRADENTON 723 35th St W 1BR/1BA House with one car garage, fenced yard $1125/ mo. Available February 1.

WARE CREEK AREA 2216 8th Ave W. Cute 2BR/2BA House fenced yard $1600/ mo. Available February 1.

3BR/2BA on Wares Creek $1800/mo Available NOW. First, last & security. Credit check required. Call 941809-2488

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NW BRADENTON HOUSE for Rent. Catalina Subdivision. 3BR/2BA on Lagoon. 6 miles to AMI beaches. Available February 1 $1900/mo. First, last & security. Credit check required. Call 941-809-2488 ANNUAL RENTAL BUGALOW with mini-loft. Vaulted ceilings. Utilities included, Washer/Dryer. Steps to Beach. Pets considered. $1395/mo. First, Last & Security. Call 941-741-1096 2BR/1BA BRADENTON BEACH bottom floor. Walk to Beach and Bay. Washer/ Dryer $1650/mo. First, Last & $400 Security. Will consider small pet. Call 941-705-4737 ANNUAL RENTAL PRIVATE ENTRANCE ROOM Holmes Beach AMI includes private bath, shower, closet, vanity, queen bed, TV, wifi, microwave, toaster oven refrigerator, washer/dryer. All utilities. One car off rode parking. No pets/smoking. $725/mo. Available Feb 1.

Call 440-983-7232 to view.

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 GREAT RATES! Weekly, Monthly. 3BR/2BA NW Bradenton. Call Grace 941-201-2190

MY HOME AVAILABLE in Anna Maria 2020 Season. Beautiful 2BR/2BA ground level home with carport. 1 1/2 blocks to Gulf. Updated 2010, new kitchen w/granite counter tops, patio w/ outdoor furniture, plantation shutters, Flat screen TV's in every room. Call 941-565-2373

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SNOWNBIRDS SAVE MONEY. Rent Annually and comeback anytime! BUGALOW with mini-loft. Vaulted ceilings. Utilities included, Washer/Dryer. Steps to Beach. Pets considered. $1395/mo. First, Last & Security. Call 941-741-1096 KEY ROYALE, SEASONAL, February 1-29, 2020, gorgeous canal home 3BD/3BA, 8500$/mo,10 min walking distance to the beach. Mike text 514952-7022 or drmsake@ yahoo.ca

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