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DBPR suspends drinking at Florida bars While bars can no longer sell alcohol for consumption on premises, restaurants can.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – On Friday, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) enacted an emergency order that again prohibits bars, pubs, nightclubs and other nonrestaurant establishments from selling alcohol for consumption on premises.

In an effort to curtail the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order on March 17 doing the same, but lifted it on June 5.

This second round of bar closures enacted Friday locally impacts the Drift In, Sports Lounge, Tommy Knockers and the AMI Moose Lodge in Bradenton Beach and the Anchor Inn, Dcoy Ducks and The Doctor’s Office in Holmes Beach.

Issued late Friday morning and effective at 1 p.m. that afternoon, DBPR Order 2020-09 says, “All vendors licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for JOE HENDRICKS | SUN

The Drift In in Bradenton Beach, top, is now closed due to Friday’s DBPR order. After being open for two weeks, the AMI Moose Lodge, above right, is closed again. The Sports Lounge in Bradenton Beach was also among the Island bars forced to close on Friday.

First COVID-19 case reported in Anna Maria A total of 16 Anna Maria Island residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since the coronavirus pandemic began.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – According to the Florida Department of Health (FDOH), the first positive COVID-19 case in Anna Maria became known on Friday, June 26.

The case appeared on the Saturday, June 27 Daily COVID-19 Data Report. FDOH distributes the daily data reports via email and they are also archived at the Florida Division

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According to Monday’s daily data report, no additional positive cases had been reported in Anna Maria. As of early Monday afternoon, eight positive COVID-19 cases have been reported in Bradenton Beach and seven positive cases have been reported in Holmes Beach since the pandemic began.

As of Monday, 1,954 positive cases had been reported in the city of Bradenton and 2,792 Manatee County residents and 18-nonresidents have tested positive for COVID-19 since the pandemic began.

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Face masks/coverings required in Holmes Beach If you don’t wear your face mask or covering in businesses or when unable to social distance in Holmes Beach, you could face hefty fines starting at $250.

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

HOLMES BEACH – Anyone entering a restaurant or other business in Holmes Beach must now wear a face mask to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

And outside, if you are in a situation where you can’t social distance - maintaining a space of at least 6 feet from others

not in your family or group - a face mask is also required.

While police and code compliance officers only gave warnings over the weekend, beginning at 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, officers were able to issue a warning followed by a $250 fine for a second offense and $500 for subsequent offenses.

Commissioners voted unanimously during an emergency meeting last week, held virtually, to adopt the emergency ordinance. There’s an exception for people with a medical condition that prevents them from being able to safely wear a mask and for children under 2 years old.

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Anna Maria enacts mandatory mask order The emergency mask order will be reviewed every seven days. Violators face a possible $50 fine.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – The Anna Maria City Commission has issued an emergency order that mandates face masks must be worn at most indoors spaces as part of efforts to fight the spread of COVID-19.

The local order was enacted on Thursday, June 25 and took effect at 8 a.m. on Saturday. The mask order will be reviewed and possibly renewed every seven days.

Mayor Dan Murphy on Thursday presented the proposed mask order to the commission, which approved it unanimously.

Drafted by City Attorney Becky Vose, City Order #33 says, “I hereby declare that every person working, living, visiting or doing business in the city of Anna Maria shall wear a face covering in any indoor location, other than their home or residence excluding family members or companions.”

The emergency order does not apply to outdoor areas and contains the following exceptions: • Persons under the age of two years; • Persons for whom a face covering would cause impairment due to an existing health condition; • Persons working in a business or profession who do not have interactions with other persons; • Persons working in an office when all interactions with others are done with social distancing as recommended by the CDC; • Persons while eating and/or drinking at a restaurant; provided, however, that face coverings must otherwise be worn in restaurants.

Commissioner Amy Tripp noted that when she dined recently at Shore restaurant in Longboat Key patrons wore their masks while waiting to be seated and while making their way to their tables.

Commission Chair Carol Carter pointed out that Ginny’s and Jane E’s in Anna Maria already requires patrons to wear masks until they sit down at a table to eat or drink.

“We’re in a small city, our residents our older and many of them have other health issues. We need to do this. On this Island,

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Anna Maria commissioners Carol Carter and Joe Muscatello joined the other commissioners in supporting a mandatory mask order. the visitors are the ones who are not obeying any sort of rules regarding social distancing or face masks,” Carter said.

During public comment, Carter’s husband, Bob Carter, said federal, state and county governments have ceded much of the COVID-19 decision-making power to city officials.

“The safety of the residents is foremost in my mind. We are the targeted group on this Island with the combinations of age, health and with what I call the COVID-19 delivery system every seven days arriving. We’re more susceptible than many other parts of the county. I think it’s late to do this, but somebody important once said there’s never a wrong time to do the right thing,” he said.

“Violations of this order shall be punished by a fine of $50 per violation assessed against a person not wearing a face covering when required,” the emergency order says.

Regarding the $50 fine, Murphy said the city’s goal is to achieve compliance and not to generate fine revenues by issuing citations.

“Can you enforce this?” Murphy said.

“We can enforce through Code Enforcement, not through the Sheriff’s department, because the Manatee County sheriff (Rick Wells) has already stipulated that he doesn’t feel he’s equipped to enforce face-masking.”

Murphy said the city will provide signs that reference the emergency order to Anna Maria businesses requesting them.

The commission will review the mask order and the initial public reaction to it during a special meeting on Thursday, July 2, at 10 a.m.

The emergency mask order was enacted in accordance with the city’s declaration of emergency that was first enacted on March 26 as part of efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

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COVID cancels fireworks, hot dog eating contest

According to owner Ed Chiles, the Sandbar restaurant in Anna Maria will not host its annual Fourth of July fireworks show this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to General Manager Bob Slicker, the Swordfish Grill in Cortez will not host its annual fireworks show this year either.

“But next year our show will be twice as big.”

Slicker said. He also said the Flippin’ Mullet Sports Bar’s seventh annual Fourth of July hotdog eating contest has been cancelled too.

Church services limited during pandemic Bishop Frank J. Dewane has extended to Sept. 1 the dispensation from the obligation of Catholics to attend Mass due to the rise in COVID-19 cases.

St. Bernard Catholic Church in Holmes Beach is celebrating Mass Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m.

CrossPointe Fellowship in Holmes Beach is holding services at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.

Roser Church in Anna Maria is holding services at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Sunday for those who sign up by noon on Saturday.

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Holmes Beach is holding Sunday services at 9 a.m.

Harvey Memorial Community Church in Bradenton Beach is holding online services on Face-book on Saturday.

The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation in Holmes Beach is holding services on Facebook on Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

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Alcohol, dogs and bicycles are also prohibited on the new Anna Maria City Pier.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – Smoking is now prohibited on the new Anna Maria City Pier.

Dogs, bicycles and alcohol were already prohibited on the pier, and these new and existing prohibitions are being addressed with new signage.

The Anna Maria City Commission initiated the smoking ban on Thursday, June 25 after Mayor Dan Murphy noted smoking was not currently prohibited on the new City Pier.

“We made a punch list of about 16 items that need to be corrected.

I think the first thing that came to mind was the fact that we have allowed smoking on the pier.

What we’ve noticed is there were cigarette butts put out on the IPE wood (the pier decking), cigarette butts put out on the benches and on the picnic tables and butts thrown in the bay,” Murphy told the commission.

“Not many venues allow smoking anymore. It’s kind of a thing of the past. Do we want to allow smoking on the pier or make it

a non-smoking pier? I’m recommending that we make it nonsmoking,” Murphy said.

Commission Chair Carol Carter said the pier restaurant and the T-end deck area outside the restaurant and bait shop should be non-smoking areas.

Commissioner Amy Tripp asked if people would still be allowed to smoke under the covered entrance to the pier.

The commission considered allowing smoking at the pier entryway, but Commissioner Joe Muscatello noted families often gather there. He proposed the entry area also be designated as a no-smoking zone.

Murphy said people can still smoke in the parking area or along the boardwalk that leads to the pier entrance.

The commission reached unanimous consensus to make the entire pier area a non-smoking zone.

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Murphy also addressed some of the other items on the new pier punch list. He said cleats and bumpers need to be installed at the boat landing area on the southeast side of the pier.

“There should be no dogs and no bicycles,” Murphy said.

He said dogs and bikes were already prohibited in the pier ordinance, but those prohibitions

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New signs were installed near the pier entrance last week. need to be clarified with some additional signage placed at the entry to the pier. There are also two sheriff’s deputies stationed on and near the pier each day the pier is open.

Murphy said the public restrooms at the end of the pier need some additional signage.

He said fish cutting stations need to be installed and the existing fish cleaning station will be expanded and improved.

Murphy said that with the assistance of the Anna Maria Island Historical Society, a bulletin board will be placed in the breezeway between the new pier buildings.

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Pier settlement negotiated City Attorney Becky Vose negotiated a settlement that was $45,000 less than the original proposed settlement.

Our attorney took us from one point to a much

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – The city of Anna Maria has agreed to pay longtime City Pier tenant Mario Schoenfelder $20,000 to terminate his pier lease early.

Schoenfelder’s current lease was scheduled to expire on Dec. 15. He first entered into the lease with the city in 2000 and it was extended several times.

His monthly payments were suspended after the pier was permanently closed due to damage sustained during Hurricane Irma in September 2017.

Last December, the city commission unanimously rejected Schoenfelder’s offer to lease the new pier for $8,000 a month. In late May, Schoenfelder’s attorney proposed a $65,000 settlement offer in exchange for terminating the lease early.

Rather than accept that proposal, the city commission authorized City Attorney Becky Vose to attempt to negotiate

better point in this settlement.”

Carol Carter, Anna Maria City Commission chair

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Shown here in early 2017, the old City Pier was leased to Mario Schoenfelder for nearly 20 years. a more favorable settlement.

On Thursday, June 25, Vose presented the commission with a renegotiated proposed settlement agreement.

“I negotiated a settlement with his attorney, Lori Dorman. The settlement came in at $20,000. We have a settlement agreement that’s signed by Mr. Schoenfelder and it’s a complete release. Once it’s approved, the city will have the full use of the pier. The lease

will be over. I think it’s a really good result,” Vose said.

City Commissioner Jon Crane, a retired attorney, said, “You did an excellent job. Excellent results.”

Commissioner Mark Short said, “The results of this negotiation are definitely in the best interests of the city. It’s also a good thing to get this behind us and focus on the future.”

“Our attorney took us from one point

to a much better point in this settlement. It’s great to have this put behind us,” Commission Chair Carol Carter said.

The commission voted 5-0 in favor of accepting the settlement and release agreement.

Negotiations and discussions remain ongoing between Mayor Dan Murphy and the Ugly Grouper LLC regarding that group’s anticipated lease of the city-owned restaurant and bait shop buildings on the new City Pier.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Celebrate the new City Pier In a time when many of us are looking for good news and a reason to celebrate, the city of Anna Maria gave us that on Friday, June 19, by opening the new City Pier.

Yes, not reopening the City Pier, but starting a new legacy and new memories. It isn’t the old City Pier we have such fond feelings for, but a new day.

Seeing the quality materials and quality construction, we know that many generations to come will be able build new memories like the ones we have of the old pier.

We also can celebrate that our government works in a time when it is so easy to question if government can actually work. Mayor Dan Murphy, along with the staff, commissioners, engineers and contractors, faced many hurdles in obtaining permits from the federal, state and local governments.

Not an easy task.

They also were able to obtain funding from the federal, state, county and local government to bring the project to completion with no debt. Once again, not an easy task. But it was done and the city should be thanked and celebrated.

We cannot let the joy from this accomplishment be sucked out by unsupported speculation that a Sunshine Law violation might have occurred.

Let us look forward to the time when the pandemic has passed and a vendor is installed in the restaurant and bait shop. We will be able to join our family, friends and visitors for a cold beverage or lunch and dinner. A kid can

catch his or her first fish. The avid fisherman will be able to bring home dinner. A geezer will be able to tell lies to his buddies or a younger generation. Good times will be had and new memories will be made.

Thank you to the city of Anna Maria!

Let the good times roll and celebrate a beginning on the new pier. Job well done!

Doug Copeland Anna Maria

Maybe not so historic So a new pier has opened, with its many restrictions. All over the entrance it proclaims, "Historic Anna Maria City Pier!"

I noticed some friends and others had the same question as I did: Just what is “historic” about this new pier?

Is it the “historic” amount of money it cost to build? Maybe it’s the “historic” amount of time it took to build?

How about the “historic” lack of input on saving a true “historic” pier. Could be the “historic” amount of rent they want to sell pier food? It was certainly “historic” on how fast they tore the real pier down.

This new pier is many things but “historic” it’s not.

Rick Lewis Holmes Beach

Inadequate warning There has been a "no swim adviory" issued at Bayfront Park five times this month (June 1, 3, 15, 22, 24 and 26). Each time, the Florida Healthy

Beaches Coordinator (state agency) has come to the park, tested the water and flipped the small sign indicating this at the park. It is located at the extreme north end of the park, behind the large sand piles where people go to fill sandbags. Has anyone ever seen it?

The Bradenton Herald reported on June 25th, “Swimming is banned again at this Anna Maria Island beach.” It stated it was due to high levels of fecal bacteria in the water – unsafe levels of enterococci bacteria.

Since I live across from the park, I am aware that scores of people have been swimming at the park, most probably oblivious to their danger.

Wearing mandatory masks will protect us from the COVID virus. Who is protecting those swimming at the park?

We need signage, like the digital signs announcing the beach closure at the entrance to the park. No one is aware of the sign the state is using to announce the no swim advisory message. Secondly, we should be apprised of efforts regarding the cause of this bacteria and what is being done about it.

This health issue should not be ignored.

Thank you to the city of Anna Maria website and to The Sun’s Facebook pages for announcing the advisories on its media. However, not everyone uses social media and not everyone visiting the Bayfront Park is from AMI. We have many signs in the park; surely one more to protect lives would be worth the expense and effort.

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City hall is currently closed to the public. All meetings will be held virtually until further notice.

July 3, all day – City offices closed for Independence Day holiday July 7, 9 a.m. – City Commission budget workshop July 15, 10 a.m. – Code Compliance Special Magistrate hearing

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR July 1 - July 14 The Island Branch Library is open for pickup only.

Tingley Memorial Library is closed.

All classes at area parks and recreation areas are cancelled.

The Holmes Beach Dog Park, skate park, basketball courts and tennis courts are open to the public. The Center of Anna Maria Island is currently closed due to COVID-19 precautions.

One staff member has tested positive for the coronavirus. The facility remains closed until all staff members can be tested and the facility can be reopened safely. Local preserves are open to the public including Grassy Point Preserve, Perico Preserve, Neal Preserve and Robinson Preserve. Local beaches are open to the public.

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Planners reappointed In a unanimous vote, Holmes Beach commissioners reappointed planning Commissioners Greg Kerchner and Dana Krupa to second three-year terms. Alternate Commissioner Gale Tedhams also was unanimously approved to stay on the planning commission for another three years as the second alternate. All three terms expire July 1, 2023.

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Commissioners consider permit parking Commissioners are moving forward with a plan to create residential permit parking areas near beach accesses.

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HOLMES BEACH – Commissioners are considering a change to the current prohibition against street side parking on the west side of the city. That change may come in the form of permit parking for residents.

City staff and the mayor’s office have resurrected an ordinance allowing for permit-only parking on certain streets near the beach, put together in 2016 after the Island Congestion Committee’s members met and conducted research for several months. When the ordinance was originally considered, it passed a three-to-two commission vote but was vetoed by then-Mayor Bob Johnson.

Now, staff is working on updates to the ordinance to help address the city’s current parking concerns, primarily introducing permit-only parking and golf cart parking on some streets that are currently closed to all street side

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This aerial map shows the proposed locations of permit and open street parking on city streets near beach accesses. The blue streets would be available only to residents with valid parking permits and golf carts while the yellow streets would be open for anyone to park. and right-of-way parking.

Out of the 1,100 spaces removed on city streets for parking by the city’s last decision, the plan would return 619 spaces for permit parking.

During the June 23 commission work session, a map was presented

to commissioners marking some streets on the west side of the city as possible sites for permit-only and golf cart parking.

If the permit system is introduced, Police Chief Bill Tokajer said that the permits would be given to city resi-

dents, one for each vehicle registered to a Holmes Beach address within the permit parking area. For residents who live outside of the permit area, such as Key Royale, there would be a maximum of two permits for each property for use by the owners.

He noted that if residents have children whose vehicles are not registered to the address, those cars would not be eligible for the permit. Holmes Beach property owners who live elsewhere could be eligible for up to two permits that would be reserved for the owners’ vehicles only, not to be shared with renters.

Under the parking permit plan presented, a full-time resident would be defined as any property owner in Holmes Beach who does not rent out their property. Low-speed vehicles, including golf carts that are required to have license plates and be registered with the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles, would be required to have a permit to be parked on the street in the permit parking area. Golf carts that are not street legal (with no license plate or registration) will be allowed to park in the permit area without a permit.

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Island restaurants feel the sting of COVID Anna Maria Island restaurants haven’t been immune to the issues brought on

by COVID-19. The Anna Maria Island Beach Café at Manatee Beach closed tempo-rarily when one employee tested positive for COVID-19 June 22. The café was able to reopen on June 26 after all staff tested negative for the virus and the res-taurant was professionally cleaned and disinfected.

Pizza Social on Pine Avenue was closed voluntarily just days after opening when a staff member who hadn’t been on the premises since the restau-

rant’s opening tested positive for the virus. The pizza place remains closed as of press time for The Sun. After having two workers test positive for the virus, Anna Maria Oyster Bar man-agement announced that the local chain’s three restaurants will remain open to the public, though any employees feeling ill will be encouraged to stay at home to re-cover. The two workers were from the AMOB Cortez Road and Ellenton loca-tions.

No issues have been reported with the staff at the Bridge Street location.

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Leah Chavie Skincare opens in Bradenton Beach

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

BRADENTON BEACH – A new skincare boutique brings world-renowned skin-care expert and makeup artist Leah Chavie’s Chicago-based boutique to Anna Ma-ria Island.

The newly-opened Leah Chavie Skincare Boutique is located at 115 Third St. With the 10th anniversary of the Chicago boutique approaching, the company is celebrating with the launch of its second location, which will offer research-inspired skincare treatments with a special emphasis on treatments that address the effects of sun exposure. Some of the treatments offered include HydraFacials, la-ser rejuvenation, infrared body wraps and facials designed to treat everything from acne to the signs of aging.

In addition to the services offered, the boutique’s staff also will be available for events and will offer makeup application. Offered

for sale will be the LC Skincare Collection and Organic Mineral Makeup along with beachwear and other specialty items.

To comply with social distancing guidelines, the boutique will initially only serve one customer at a time with medical director Dr. Dominic Gaziano providing staff education to ensure safety and wellness for employees and guests.

Chavie decided to open the boutique in Bradenton Beach after spending some time quarantining on Anna Maria Island during the spring.

“We escaped there to social distance for a week and ended up falling in love with the area and staying for three months,” Chavie said in a press release. “I happened upon this happy yellow house on the beach that was available and just right and I realized it was the perfect place to expand my business.”

The boutique is taking reservations now at 941-909-7869.

Burning boat The north dock at the Coquina South boat ramp remained closed Monday afternoon following a boat fire there Sunday morning. West Manatee Fire Rescue officials said there were no injuries in the fire, which began in the boat's engine room sometime early Sunday morning. Officials said the burning boat also set the north boat dock on fire and it remained closed as of Monday. The boat ramp and south side dock were reopened by early Sunday afternoon and damage assessments are being done.

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County: Health advisory yes, mask mandate no Masks and face coverings remain optional in most parts of Manatee County.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

MANATEE COUNTY – Manatee County commissioners spent several hours last week discussing mandatory face coverings but opted instead to simply issue a public health advisory.

After lengthy discussion on Tuesday, June 23 and Wednesday, June 24, county commissioners agreed to issue a public health advisory that echoes a recent advisory issued by Florida Surgeon General Scott Rivkees.

The county health advisory was posted at the county website and distributed via press release last Wednesday afternoon.

“Manatee County Commissioners have formally endorsed recommendations from the Florida Surgeon General that state all individuals in Florida should wear face coverings in any setting where social distancing is not possible,” the county advisory says.

“Commissioners also agreed to other elements of the public health advisory that state: ‘All individuals over the age of 65 and all individuals of any age with high-risk health conditions should limit

personal interactions outside of the home and take all measures to limit the risk of exposure to COVID-19.’ “ ‘All individuals should refrain from participation in social or recreational gatherings of more than 50 people. For all gatherings of fewer than 50 people, individuals should practice social distancing by maintaining a distance of at least six feet from each other and wear a face covering.’

“County Commissioners urge Manatee County residents, business owners and visitors to read and adhere to the surgeon general’s public health advisory issued on June 20, and respect others that cannot protect themselves in public spaces. The Board of County Commissioners supports businesses that require patrons to wear masks prior to entering their businesses, and requires social distancing if masks are removed,” the county advisory says.

At 3:24 p.m. last Wednesday afternoon, the county used the reverse 911 system to issue an extreme alert to cell phone users that said, “The Florida Surgeon General has issued a public health advisory. Everyone in Florida should wear face coverings in any setting where social distancing is not possible. Individuals should refrain from groups greater than 50 people, social distance 6 feet apart and wear a mask.

Read the entire public health advisory at

www.mymanatee.org/covid-19.”

During the June 23 meeting, Commission chair Betsy Benac said, “I wish every person would have a sense of personal responsibility that they could cause the death of somebody by bringing this home.

Do I think it’s right to have an ordinance that mandates you wear a mask? No, because I don’t think it will do any good. As your chair of the Manatee County Board of Commissioners, I think you should wear a mask when you’re out in public.”

Benac noted business owners have the right to require employees and patrons to wear masks in their establishments. It was also noted the six municipalities within Manatee County have the authority to enact mandatory mask orders at the city or town level, which the cities of Anna Maria and Holmes Beach did later in the week.

On June 23, Commissioner Misty Servia proposed language for a county-issued public health advisory.

When reading aloud her proposed public health alert, Servia said, “COVID-19 is a highly contagious virus and currently a worldwide pandemic with no cure. Manatee County urges all businesses to require patrons and staff, as well as our citizens, to take these smart steps to keep yourself, your family and our community safe: • Frequently wash your hands; • Don’t touch your face;

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• Maintain a six-foot social distance from others; • Wear a mask when inside buildings and public transit; • Avoid large crowds as much as possible; • Our vulnerable populations should remain safer at home much as possible.”

Servia’s motion received initial support but eventually died without a second from another commissioner.

When Public Safety Director Jake Sauer and others mentioned Rivkees’ recent advisory, Servia said she would be OK using that language instead.

During those discussions, Sauer said COVID-19 cases and the percentage of positive tests had increased significantly in Manatee County over the past week and a half.

“This indicates we have sustained community spread within our younger age groups,” Sauer said, noting the increases could not be attributed to increased testing.

Commissioner Priscilla Trace made a motion directing Sauer and County Administrator Cheri Coryea to draft public health advisory language to present the following day. After more discussion and debate on June 24, county commissioners agreed on the public health advisory to be issued later that day.

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Stay computer safe working at home Working from home due to coronavirus? Here’s another virus to watch out for.

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

COVID-19 isn’t the only virus to be wary of these days.

Employees working from home to avoid the coronavirus and small businesses doing things dif-ferently in the new pandemic environment are easy prey for cyberattacks, which can cause vi-ruses, malware and other headacheinducing computer ailments.

Malicious software comes in a variety of forms, including ransomware, said Cape Coral-based PC Matic Federal President Terrence McGraw.

Computer users often fall for invitations to open links in emails that lead to malicious websites, he said. The bad software is primarily

delivered through open ports that computer users don’t know how to close without security software.

“Then it locks up your environment and holds you for ransom,” McGraw said.

Even links in emails from your bank may not be safe, he said, advising that if you get such an email, go to your bank website and log in to your account directly to see any messages the insti-tution may be legitimately sending you.

Small businesses and employees working from home must have a good antivirus program - at minimum, Windows Defender for PCs, McGraw said. Make sure your computer is clean by up-dating your computer security software and running a full scan on a regular basis. An infected laptop used at home by a worker to connect to a business server or a website server can infect those servers, too.

Florida Surgeon General advises masks for all In response to rising COVID-19 cases statewide, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees said in a public health advisory on June 20 that “All individuals in Florida should wear face coverings in any setting where social distancing is not possible.”

Everyone over 65 or with high-risk health conditions such as lung, heart, kidney or liver disease, asthma or diabetes, among other conditions, “should limit personal interactions outside of the home and take all measures to limit the risk of exposure to COVID-19,” according to the statement.

Measures include wearing a mask, social distancing of at least 6 feet, frequently washing hands for at least

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20 seconds, using hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, and frequently cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces.

The advisory discourages gatherings of more than 50 people and states, “For all gatherings of fewer than 50 people, individuals should practice social distancing by maintaining a distance of at least six feet from each other and wear a face covering.”

As of June 29, Florida had 146,341 reported cases with 3,447 deaths.

Manatee County had 2,810 reported cases with 130 deaths. Anna Maria Island had eight reported cases in Bradenton Beach, seven in Holmes Beach and one in Anna Maria.

“If you have malware on your computer, you’re opening the ability for that to migrate into your business,” he said.

Don’t give permission for computer technicians to access your computer at home, he said, because the virtual “door,” or port, they use to get into your computer can also be used by hack-ers.

McGraw also recommends using multifactor authentication when available, especially with Google accounts and financial information. After you enter your password, you will be asked for a second password, a numeric code or to type “Yes” to proceed.

“What that does is prevents someone from spoofing your username and password from another location or guessing your password and getting in,” he said, adding that you may have to ask your financial institution to sign you up.

Virtual meetings to continue With the governor ’s order allowing for virtual government meetings extended through the end of July, Holmes Beach city meetings will continue on Zoom for the time being. Instructions to join each meeting by telephone and website are posted on the city’s website at www.holmesbeachfl.org.

With city hall’s doors still closed to the public except by appointment, city staff is still available by telephone or email.

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Devon Straight named Officer of the Year Officer Devon Straight’s attentiveness helped him win the award.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – Devon Straight is the Bradenton Beach Police Department’s Officer of the Year.

“I’ve prepared for my law enforcement career for as long as I can remember and I’m more than honored to receive this award. I thank my department for the opportunity and my family for their support. I’m proud to serve with devotion the community I grew up in,” Straight said of the award.

Straight was 19 when he was hired by the Bradenton Beach Police Department in November 2018, making him the youngest officer ever hired by the department.

The award nomination letter written by Police Chief Sam Speciale details why Straight won the award.

“On 07/29/2019, Officer Devon Straight was on patrol.

Officer Straight was given information referencing a known burglar seen in the city walking around and possibly prowling to do more vehicle

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Officer Devon Straight recently received the Officer of the Year award from Police Chief Sam Speciale. burglaries. Officer Straight was patrolling one of the condos in the city and immediately recognized the known burglar walking in the parking garage which the known burglar did not live at or have any reason to be on the premises,” the nomination letter says.

“Upon the suspect seeing Officer Straight, the suspect quickly left the parking garage and walked across the street.

Officer Straight acted as if he was leaving the area but kept an eye on the suspect through

his rearview mirror. Officer Straight observed the suspect walk back into the parking garage. Officer Straight turned around and saw the suspect in the pool area. The owner of the condos told Officer Straight he spoke with a male earlier and felt the male was acting suspiciously. Apparently, when confronted by the owner, the suspect gave the owner false information,” Speciale’s letter says.

“The suspect was found in an employees’ only sup-

ply closet. The suspect was detained and after looking at surveillance video it showed the suspect walking into the parking garage, casing the parking area and walking between vehicles where the suspect had no reason to be.

“The suspect was arrested for burglary to a structure and several other charges. If it hadn’t been for Officer Straight paying attention to the information given to him about the suspect, and his initiative of patrolling the resorts, the city of Bradenton Beach would have possibly had several crimes committed by this suspect. Therefore, the Bradenton Beach Police Department is proud to announce Officer Devon Straight as the Officer of the Year,” Speciale’s letter says.

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Straight has wanted to be a police officer for most of his life. He is the grandson of Bradenton Beach residents Ed and Gail Straight, the founders and curators of Wildlife Inc. Education and Rehabilitation Center, where Devon has long served as a volunteer.

Ed Straight served several terms as a Bradenton Beach City Commissioner. He spent nine years as a paramedic for

Manatee County Emergency Medical Services, 13 years as EMS chief and seven years as the chief of the county’s Emergency Communications/911 center. He also served for more than two decades as a reserve deputy with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

“It’s always nice when you’re doing a job and your supervisors notice it. The best compliment of all is being able to use good judgment, and these days, not everybody is capable of doing that. People who use good judgment tend to eventually end up in leadership roles,” Ed Straight said.

“Devon’s work with us at Wildlife Inc. helped him stay on the right path. It’s really important when you’re doing rehabs and rescues that you pay close attention to detail. I think that carries over into Devon’s police work. We’re quite proud of him.

He did well at school, he did well at the police academy and he knew all along that if he wanted to be in law enforcement, he had to keep a good, clean record,” Ed Straight said. “In these times we are in, we are of course concerned about law enforcement, but we know Devon will use good judgment in whatever situation he encounters.”

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Anna Maria Island Privateers Kim Boyd, Gina Wade and Jamie Van Deusen served burgers and hotdogs at last week’s business card exchange.

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The Beach Market at Coquina Beach has resumed operations.

Beach Market at Coquina Beach extends season The Beach Market at Coquina Beach reopened on Wednesday, June 17 and will continue operating on Wednesdays and Sundays through the end of July.

The Wednesday market typically ends in May, but county commissioners granted Ambrose Services an

extension to help the market operator and market vendors recover some of the revenues lost due to COVID-19 closures. The Beach Market at Coquina Beach takes place along the multi-use trail from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Privateers host business card exchange The Anna Maria Island Privateers hosted the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce business card exchange event on Thursday, June 25. The monthly event took place in front of the chamber office in Holmes Beach. The Privateers cooked burgers and hotdogs, served beer and wine and talked about their upcoming 50-year anniversary in 2021. The Privateers gave $15,000 in scholarships to Manatee County high school seniors this year.

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ANTIQUE/COLLECTIBLE STORE VINTAGE BEACH 5500 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 900-2124

AUTO SERVICE HOLMES BEACH AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 5333 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 779-0487

BAIT & TACKLE SHOP ANNIE’S BAIT & TACKLE 4334 127th St. W. Cortez, 794-3580

BANK HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK 5324 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-4900

BIKE RENTAL BEACH BUMS ISLAND ATTITUDE 427 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 778-3316

BOATING STORE WEST MARINE

3622 1st St. Bradenton, 357-1657

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CAR DEALER BOB BOAST VW

FITNESS THE CENTER / ISLAND FITNESS

HARDWARE STORE ACE HARDWARE

CAR WASH AMERICAN CAR CARE

FLOOR COVERINGS WADE’S CARPET & INTERIORS

HEAT & AIR AIR & ENERGY

CARPET CLEANER FAT CAT CARPET CLEANING

FLORIST JOSEY’S POSEYS

HOME BUILDER WHITEHEAD CONSTRUCTION

CLOTHING STORE VINTAGE BEACH

FRAME SHOP MICHAEL’S

HOTEL/MOTEL PALM TREE VILLAS

CONVENIENCE STORE ANNA MARIA GENERAL STORE AND DELI

GIFT SHOP BBM SHIP STORE

JEWELRY STORE ISLAND CHARMS

GROCERY STORE PUBLIX SUPERMARKET

LIQUOR STORE ABC FINE WINE & SPIRITS

4827 14th St. W. Bradenton, 755-8585

6412 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 794-5007

5400 Holmes Blvd.

Holmes Beach, 778-2882

5500 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 900-2124

503 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 779-9200

DRY CLEANER COURTESY CLEANERS

7421 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 794-5145

ELECTRICIAN AIR & ENERGY

555 6th Ave. W. Bradenton, 778-0773

407 Magnolia Ave. Anna Maria, 778-5200

2911 Cortez Rd. W. Bradenton, 758-5049

6100 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 792-6770

831 Cortez. Rd. W. Bradenton, 752-7772

402 Church Ave. Bradenton Beach, 778-2288

3900 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-5422

HAIR SALON SALON SALON

3612 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0400

3352 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0999

555 6th Ave. W. Bradenton, 778-0773

4402 124th St. W. Cortez, 795-1984

207 66th St. Holmes Beach, 778-0910

501 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 242-0253

5810 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 794-1437

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MANICURIST TRINA ALOHA NAILS

4006 53rd Ave. E. Bradenton, 727-8889

MARINA BRADENTON BEACH MARINA

402 Church Ave. Bradenton Beach, 778-2288

MEN’S APPAREL BEALLS

6355 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 761-1606

OUTDOOR SPORTS STORE AMI OUTFITTERS COASTAL GEAR & APPAREL 401 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 254-4996

PACK & SHIP ISLAND MAIL & MORE

3230 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-1911

PAINTER RALPH SUKA PEST CONTROL ANNA MARIA PEST CONTROL 11610 3rd Ave. E. Bradenton, 778-1630

PET GROOMING THE PAW SPA

5343 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0885

PET STORE (TIE) PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES 6757 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 792-1295

PETSMART

4425 14th St. W. Bradenton, 753-2201

PHARMACIST TODD CVS PHARMACY

611 Manatee Ave. W. Holmes Beach, 778-1411

PHARMACY WALGREENS

3200 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0451

PLUMBER AIR & ENERGY

555 6th Ave. W. Bradenton, 778-0773

POOL CLEANER RYAN HOGAN

707 45th St W. Bradenton, 807-1188

POOL CONTRACTOR TOM SANGER TOM SANGER POOL AND SPA LLC 5376 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 932-1414

REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATE JOHN DAMATO SATO REAL ESTATE INC.

519 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 778-7200

REAL ESTATE COMPANY SATO REAL ESTATE INC.

519 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 778-7200

RENTAL COMPANY SATO REAL ESTATE INC.

519 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 778-7200

RESORT LIZZIE LU’S

6000 Maria Drive Ste. 108 Holmes Beach, 782-8152

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY MT. VERNON 9516 Cortez Rd. W. Bradenton, 795-1610

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SERVICE ORGANIZATION BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS 349 6th Ave. W. Bradenton, 746-7000

SERVICE STATION HOLMES BEACH AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 5333 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 779-0487

SHOPPING CENTER UTC

140 University Town Center Sarasota, 941-552-7000

SIGN MAKER PAUL WILLIAMS SOUVENIR SHOP (TIE) BRADENTON BEACH MARINA

402 Church Ave. Bradenton Beach, 778-2288

ISLAND BAZAAR

3304 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-3443

SPA SEARENITY BEACH SPA & BOUTIQUE

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6210 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 798-2221

WINDOW REPAIR POWER UP

3007 11th St. W. Bradenton, 730-0779

WOMEN’S APPAREL VINTAGE BEACH

5500 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 900-2124

PEOPLE & PLACES ARCHITECT WALKER HOWLE

1208 66th St. NW Bradenton, 404-964-5711

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN EMILY ANNE SMITH LLC

527 74th St. Holmes Beach, 778-3113

5401 Bay Shore Rd. Sarasota, 359-5700

2071 Ringling Blvd. #400 Sarasota, 861-4400

BAND MIKE SALES

Anna Maria Island 813-787-0231

BAR & GRILL HARRY’S GRILL

9903 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 567-5999

BARTENDER JEFF WAGNER GULF DRIVE CAFÉ

900 Gulf Dr. N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919

BEACH GULF DRIVE CAFÉ

900 Gulf Dr. N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919

BOAT CAPTAIN JOHN DELEON ANNA MARIA PRINCESS

Bradenton Beach Marina 402 Church Ave. Bradenton Beach, 778-2288

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DENTIST ISLAND DENTAL SPA

3909 East Bay Drive #205 Holmes Beach, 778-2204

DOCTOR STEPHEN PELHAM, M.D.

BUSINESS PERSON MIKE ZEPPI ANTHONY’S HEATING & COOLING

EYE CARE THE EYE ASSOCIATES

CATERER MOLLY O’CONNOR TRAVELING GOURMET

FINANCIAL PLANNER JOHN CAMPORA EDWARD JONES

1614 20th St. E. Palmetto, 749-5307

Anna Maria, 405-7627

CHARITY WILDLIFE INC.

2207 Ave. B Bradenton Beach, 778-6324

CHEF LUIS REYES

Harry’s Grill 9903 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 567-5999

CHIROPRACTOR DR. DIANE L. MICHAELS

501 Village Green Parkway Bradenton, 761-0210

3909 East Bay Drive #100 Holmes Beach, 778-1007 6002 Pointe West Blvd.

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INTERIOR DESIGN SALLY TROUT INTERIOR DESIGN 75 Cocoanut Ave. Sarasota, 953-4418

MASSAGE THERAPY AMANDA ESCOBIO RYAN SEARENITY BEACH SPA & BOUTIQUE

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PERSONAL TRAINER DANIEL BASINGER SCHOOL ANNA MARIA ELEMENTARY 4700 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 708-5525

SCHOOL TEACHER KELLY STRINGER NOLAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

6615 Greenbrook Blvd.

Bradenton, 751-8200

VETERINARIAN JADE KAFER BEACH VET

4404 124th St. Ct. W. Cortez, 792-2828

VETERINARIAN CLINIC BEACH VET

4404 124th St. Ct. W. Cortez, 792-2828

VIEW GULF DRIVE CAFÉ

900 Gulf Dr. N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919

WAITER/WAITRESS LESLIE HARRY’S GRILL

9903 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 567-5999

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GreeneSoulYoga.com 531-1519

FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT BAGEL SHOP PARADISE BAGELS & CAFÉ

3220 E. Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 779-1212

BAKERY HOMETOWN DESSERTS

507 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 896-3167

BARBEQUE SMOQEHOUSE

1701 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 242-5340

BREAKFAST GULF DRIVE CAFÉ

900 Gulf Dr. N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919

BURGER HARRY’S GRILL

9903 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 567-5999

CAFÉ GULF DRIVE CAFÉ

900 Gulf Dr. N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919

CANDY STORE FLIP FLOP SHOP & CANDY STOP 315 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 778-5694

CHINESE STONE BOWL

5516 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 761-8899

DELI PUBLIX

3900 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-5422

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611 Manatee Ave. E. Bradenton 748-3838

GOLF COURSE KEY ROYALE GULF CLUB INC. 700 Key Royale Drive Holmes Beach, 778-3055

GROUPER SANDWICH GULF DRIVE CAFÉ

900 Gulf Dr. N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919

HEALTH FOOD STORE RICHARD’S FOODPORIUM 6425 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 795-0478

ICE CREAM SHOP TWO SCOOPS ICE CREAM 101 S. Bay Blvd.

Anna Maria, 779-2422

ITALIAN RESTAURANT VINNY’S ITALIAN KITCHEN

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10009 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 778-5755

MEXICAN RESTAURANT WICKED CANTINA

101 7th St. N. Bradenton Beach, 281-2990

MOST ROMANTIC RESTAURANT BEACH BISTRO 6600 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-6444

NEW RESTAURANT SHORE

800 Broadway St. Longboat Key, 259-4600

NIGHT SPOT HARRY’S GRILL

9903 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 567-5999

PIER ROD AND REEL PIER

875 North Shore Drive Anna Maria, 778-1885

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PIZZA OMA’S PIZZA AND ITALIAN RESTAURANT 201 Gulf Drive North Bradenton Beach, 778-0771

PLACE TO SEE SUNSET GULF DRIVE CAFÉ

900 Gulf Dr. N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919

RESTAURANT (OVERALL) GULF DRIVE CAFÉ

900 Gulf Dr. N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919

SEAFOOD RESTAURANT ANNA MARIA OYSTER BAR

Bridge Street Pier Bradenton Beach, 778-2662

SPECIALTY GOURMET BLUE MARLIN

121 Bridge Street Bradenton Beach, 896-9737

SUB/SANDWICH PUBLIX

3900 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-5422

TAKEOUT HARRY’S GRILL

9903 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 567-5999

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OBITUARIES David Lee Lester David Lee Lester passed away on June 19, 2020. He was easily liked, had a heart of gold and was full of kindness. He loved animals - especially his cat, Arialcat, and the neighborhood dogs.

Born on Nov. 19, 1938, Mr. Lester had a master’s degree in environmental engineering and began his career with NASA as a space engineer during the Apollo 11 mission. He also worked as a water analyst for the Southwest Florida Water

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Management District and was appointed by Gov. Jeb Bush to the Florida Water Management Basin Board.

He was facility director for Honeywell Corp. while serving the Florida citrus industry as an environmental consultant.

He also had an accomplished golf career, participating in U.S. Amateur Golf and then World Amateur Golf in 1983. He was an accomplished long-distance runner and captain of the Honeywell racing team. He enjoyed boating as a U.S. Coast Guard-certified sea captain.

He served the community on the zoning land use variance committee for the city of Lakeland in 1989, and the planning and charter review committees for Holmes Beach since 2016.

Mr. Lester is survived by his wife of 35 years, Angela Lester, of Holmes Beach, three daughters, two stepsons, 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Per his wishes, a private service is to be held at sea.

Gentry Morrison Crematory in Lakeland is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parkinsonfoundation.org.

William M. Boardman III William M. Boardman III, of Winter Springs, Florida, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2020. He was born on Jan. 3, 1926, in Huntington, West Virginia, the only child of Mary Joe Boardman (nee Nunan) and William M. Boardman II. Bill grew up in Gary, West Virginia, where his mother was a teacher and the principal of the local elementary school. His father was the United States postmaster in Gary, serving from 1934 until his retirement in 1959.

Bill was a pilot in the U. S. Marine Corps, having enlisted during World War II and continuing in the Marine Corps Reserves during the Korean War. Among

other planes, he flew the F4U Corsair with the VMF-225 squadron. He was assigned to various aircraft carriers during his service, including the USS Cabot in the Caribbean and the USS Midway (CV-41) in the Mediterranean. Bill retired from the Marine Corps in June 1952, having achieved the rank of major.

After returning to civilian life, Bill had a successful business career, starting as an executive with Shillito's Department Store in Cincinnati, then as a management consultant with Booz Allen & Hamilton in New York, then as vice president of Director Information Services for Bristol-Myers Company in New York, then as vice president and controller of John J. Ryan & Company in New York and Orlando, and finally forming his own company which owned Dino's Pizza restaurants throughout Central Florida.

In 1999, following his fourth "retirement," and looking for an activity that would keep him fit in mind and body, Bill became a physical fitness trainer at the Oviedo YMCA at the age of 73, a position he held until he retired, once again, at 90 years of age.

Bill became such a personage at the YMCA that Jill Cousins, staff writer for the Oviedo-Winter Springs Life magazine, wrote an article about him in which she commented that Bill "inspires people of all ages with his youthful spirit and impressive feats of fitness" and hailed him as a model for others. Also at age 73, Bill decided to start swimming competitively. He signed up for the Florida Senior Games State Championships and commenced a six-week training regimen.

He won the 50-yard freestyle event, which qualified him for the 1999 National Senior Olympics, held in Orlando that year. At that competition, he took fifth place in his age group. He competed again in the same event at the 2007 National Senior Olympics in Louisville, Kentucky at age 81, where he took the third place medal with his wife Carol and his two daughters cheering him on from the stands. He loved sports of every kind, and always maintained an active

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Bill will be remembered by his family and friends for so many things‌ his engaging sense of humor, his resonant voice, his smooth and agile dancing style, his unfailing competitive spirit, his storytelling (especially the one about his harrowing night landing on the USS Kula Gulf), his excitement at directing the fabulous fireworks show enjoyed each 4th of July, his athleticism, and most of all, his deep and abiding love for his family.

Bill was predeceased by his parents, by his first wife, Dorothy, and by their daughter, Donna Millard. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Carol, by his daughter, Michele Grimes and her husband, Caleb, by his son, Mark Boardman and his wife, Anne, and by his son-in-law, Michael Millard. Papa, as he was known with great affection, is also survived by his grandchildren: Morgan Grimes Lysohir (Nick), Rachel Grimes Sprague (Adam), Christopher Millard, Caitlin Grimes, Evan Millard, Kyle Grimes, Grady Boardman, Jordan Millard, and Allie Boardman. He was also the proud great-grandfather of Cora Lysohir, Landon Sprague, Jocelyn Lysohir, and Owen Sprague. A Celebration of Life will be held on Anna Maria Island, where Bill and his family celebrated Independence Day every July 4th for more than 35 years.

Friends and family are invited to join as we celebrate the life of this amazing man on July 3, 2020, on the beach at 104 30th St., Holmes Beach, starting at 7 p.m.

The family requests that any memorial donations please be made to the Bill Boardman Jazz Scholarship Fund set up by the Central Florida Jazz Society, of which he and Carol were devoted members. https://central floridajazzsociety.com/ shop/ bill-boardman-jazz-fund/

Misty M. Barnes Misty M. Barnes, 36, of Cortez, Florida, died May 18, 2020; survivors include her children, Kiley, Ashley and Wesley, brothers Kyle and Justin, and parents Jeff and Anna Barnes. A private memorial will be held.

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Heat can’t cool offshore red snapper bite CAPTAIN DAVE WHITE

Good lord is it hot! We here at Anna Maria Charters are doing our best to beat the heat both inshore and offshore as of late.

Captain Johnny Mattay has been focused on the inshore game. Catching snook, snapper, permit, tarpon and sharks for his typical halfday clients. Using primarily shrimp and pilchards, he’s having no trouble getting hooked up on game fish and the snapper to fill the cooler.

Offshore, I’ve been on the red snapper hunt, fishing in depths of 110 feet to 160 feet. The midday heat has slowed things down a bit, but we’re still filling the box using sardines, pinfish, squid and pilchards and we eventually find what they’re after that day. We’ve been seeing

some big kingfish out there as well. Kind of uncharacteristic for this time of year, but we’ll take what we can get.

Stay cool out there and drink lots of water!

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Anglers fishing with me out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key had some action with tarpon in the coastal Gulf recently.

Cliff and Mason Ondercin, from Sarasota, fished several days with me. Cliff had numerous shots at tarpon with a fly one day and despite some refusals, he persisted until he jumped one. They also jumped a couple of other tarpon on spinning tackle with one broken off intentionally at the boat to save it from a hammerhead attack!

Another day we had a “blitz”

of false albacore (little tunny) while we were tarpon fishing and they hooked up a couple of times on a live bait and a DOA Baitbuster. Great job!

Tarpon fishing in the coastal Gulf is a good option now, but conditions are important. Fishing deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay is also a good choice for action with a variety of species including trout, blues and Spanish mackerel. Fishing dock lights in the ICW at night is usually dependable for snook and more. Our natural resources are under constant pressure from red tides fueled by industrial, agricultural and residential runoff, freezes, increasing fishing pressure and habitat loss and degradation, please limit your kill, don’t kill your limit!

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Longtime island resident Mike Brinson shows off a 40lb Kingfish with Captain David White of Anna Maria Charters. Caught on 6/27 on a live Pilchard.

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COVID: First case reported in Anna Maria FROM PAGE 1

Data and Surveillance Dashboard that uses much of the same data, there had been a total of 262 COVID-19 hospitalizations in Manatee County and 130 COVID-19 deaths in Manatee County since the pandemic began. Of those deaths, 88 (67.6%) have been attributed to residents or employees at nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other long-term care facilities.

As of Monday, 39,610 people in Manatee County had been tested since the pandemic began. Of those tests, 36,783 came back negative and 2,810 came back positive for COVID-19. A positive test result is then attributed to the zip code shown on the tested person’s driver’s license or ID. As of Monday, 7.1% of all those tested in Manatee County tested positive. The percent positive rate increased by 1% since Tuesday, June 23, when Public Safety Director Jake Sauer reported a 6.1% positive rate to county commissioners.

Sauer told county commissioners the 35208 zip code in Manatee County had the highest number of COVID-19-positive cases in the entire Tampa Bay region. As of Monday, there had been 571 positive cases reported to date in the 35208 zip code that includes Samoset.

There had been 343 reported cases to date in the adjacent 35203 zip code that includes Oneco.

COUNTY AND STATE INCREASES

Last week saw significant increases in COVID-19 cases in Manatee County and Florida.

The FDOH Dashboard reported 39 new cases in Manatee on Monday, June 22; 114 new cases on Tuesday; 67 new cases on Wednesday; 168 new cases on Thursday; 270 new cases on Friday; 95 new cases on Saturday and 76 new cases on Sunday. During that seven-day period, 829 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Manatee County.

As of Monday, FDOH reported 146,341 positive COVID-19 cases in

Florida, with 143,805 of those being Florida residents. There were 3,447 COVID-19 deaths and 14,354 hospitalizations reported since the pandemic began. In Florida, 1,819 (52.7%) of the reported COVID-19 deaths have been attributed to residents and employees at nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other long-term care facilities.

FDOH reported 3,823 new Florida resident cases on Monday, June 22; 5,452 new cases on Tuesday; 4,965 new cases on Wednesday; 8,813 new cases on Thursday; 9,557 new cases on Friday; 8,424 new cases on Saturday and 5,409 new cases on Sunday. During that seven-day period, 46,443 Florida residents tested positive for COVID-19.

Since the pandemic began, 1,914,151 people have been tested in Florida. Of those, 1,766,402 tests have come came back negative and 146,341 tests have come back positive. As of Monday, the percent positive rate had increased to 7.6% statewide.

BARS: Drinking suspended in Florida bars FROM PAGE 1

consumption on the premises who derive more than 50% of gross revenue from such sales of alcoholic beverages shall suspend such sales of alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises. Such vendors may continue to sell alcoholic beverages in sealed containers for consumption off premises in accordance with Executive Order 20-71.

“Vendors who are also licensed as public food service establishments or restaurants may continue to operate for on-premise consumption of food and beverages at tables so long as these vendors derive 50% or less of gross revenue from the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption,” the order says.

The DBPR order explains the actions taken.

“Under Phase 2, bars and other vendors licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises were given permission to operate at 50% of their indoor capacity so long as they provided seated service only.

“The governor directed the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to enforce restrictions in Executive Order 20-139. During the month of June, the number of individuals testing positive for COVID-19 increased significantly in the State of Florida, especially among younger individuals, and some of these cases involving younger individuals are sus-

pected to have originated from visits to bars, pubs or nightclubs who have disregarded the restrictions set forth in Phase 2 of the “Safe. Smart. Step-byStep.” plan for Florida’s recovery.

“Non-compliance by bars and other vendors licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises is suspected throughout the state to such a degree as to make individualized enforcement efforts impractical and insufficient at this time,” the DBPR order says.

LOCAL REACTION

With no advance notice, Sports Lounge bartender Courtney McGough is among those suddenly unemployed again.

“This is so devastating to bartenders and bar owners. We followed all the guidelines that were asked of us and we even hired a doorman seven days a week to help us stay at 50% capacity. It’s just not fair,” she said Friday afternoon.

Tommy Knockers’ bartender Courtney Call said, “They are blaming bars for the spike, but you can still come down here and go to the restaurants and beaches with no care. We also have families to support and again have not been given any warning about this. We have done everything we have been asked to do and more, but we are still being singled out. It’s crap.”

Anchor Inn owner Darla Tingler

said, “There’s nothing to say except this is unbelievable.”

“I’m so upset I can barely comment,” Drift In manager Doreen Flynn said.

Flynn said Drift In owners Joe and Angie Cuervo were equally surprised and upset.

“Our employees are all texting me and they just can’t believe this is happening again. They are wondering how they’re going to pay their bills and whether they go back on unemployment,” Flynn said.

Flynn questions the fairness of restaurants still being allowed to sell alcohol while the bars are forced to close.

“This is not going to slow the spread of the virus. All this does is change where our customers go to drink,” Flynn said.

The AMI Moose Lodge reopened on Friday, June 12 – one week after the other Island bars reopened.

“I am very disappointed in our system,” Lodge Administrator Byron Dalton said. “It appears the right hand doesn’t know what the left hand is doing. How are we supposed to pay our employees and pay our bills? We just restocked our coolers and freezers and there’s a lot of money invested in the product we will lose.”

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PARKING: Commissioners consider permit parking FROM PAGE 8

Tokajer said the plan currently is to charge a nominal fee for the permits to cover the cost of printing and paperwork, with permits to be renewed annually.

To prevent old permits from being used, Tokajer said he plans to change the color of the permits each year so that it’s easier for officers to know which ones are valid.

Permits also would not be transferrable between vehicles. When applying for a permit, the property owner will be required to show that the vehicle is registered to a Holmes Beach address and provide the license plate number and description of the vehicle, which will be attached to the permit for identification and enforcement purposes.

Any resident with a permit would be able to park in the permit-only area, giving residents on the east side of the city easy access to the beach, allowing residents to use street-side parking and not confining residents to parking in front of their properties.

The proposed permit parking area would encompass a large part of the area where parking is not allowed on the west side of the city. The area would

PIER: smoking prohibited FROM PAGE 4

The bulletin board will contain photographs of the old historic pier that was replaced by the new pier.

Murphy said the Historical Society also offered to share photographs to place in the restrooms.

Commissioner Tripp expressed hope that the future pier tenant will continue the historic pier theme when completing the inside of the new restaurant building.

Murphy said the wooden pier decking still needs to be oiled and that will be done in 300-foot sections.

He said City Clerk LeAnne Addy is researching shade sails to install above the picnic tables at the T-end of the pier.

The new City Pier opened with a soft, non-ceremonial opening on Friday, June 19. A more ceremonial grand opening ceremony will be conducted at a future date.

The new pier is currently open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The pier is currently closed Mondays through Thursdays. The weekday closures provide time for the punch list items to be addressed.

Murphy said he wants to maintain the current pier hours at least through the Fourth of July weekend, but he would like to open the pier for sunsets in the near future.

A makeshift sign posted on the podium at the foot of the pier notes face masks are optional.

stretch from the city’s southern border with Bradenton Beach to its northern border with Anna Maria with the bulk of the permit parking located north of Manatee Avenue and west of Gulf and Marina drives.

The plan also leaves some street side parking open on a first-come, first-served basis.

Mayor Judy Titsworth said that what commissioners have is a good starting point and that more discussion and tweaking to the plan will need to happen

before anything is finalized. She expressed concern about allowing open parking in the area around St. Bernard Catholic Church, which could cause issues with beachgoers crossing busy Gulf Drive and churchgoers left with few parking options during Christmas and Easter seasons and during the winter when the city’s part-time residents return.

The discussion on permit parking is planned to continue at a future commission meeting.

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COVERINGS: Face masks required in Holmes Beach FROM PAGE 1

While masks are required when entering a restaurant, they can be removed once patrons are seated to allow for eating and drinking.

The new rules don’t apply just to customers, they also apply to workers at local businesses.

Everyone who is not exempt from the rule and is required to wear a mask should wear one that covers both the nose and mouth. It can be a surgical mask, homemade cloth mask, gaiter or bandana.

While police and code compliance officers can issue warnings and tickets to individuals who are not compliant with the new mask regulations, Police Chief Bill Tokajer said the officers’ first priority is education about the mask requirements, with enforcement by levying fines reserved as a last resort for people who refuse to abide by the mask regulations.

According to City Attorney Tom Thanus, the ordinance became effective as soon as commissioners and the mayor approved it, however, it had to be published before it became enforceable.

Commissioner Jim Kihm said he liked being able to give time to officers for the education of local business owners and residents before beginning enforcement of the ordinance.

Unless the ordinance is extended, it automatically expires on Aug. 24.

Tokajer said the city is printing up signs to be made available to business owners to place at the entrances of their businesses. He equated wearing a mask to the “no shirt, no shoes, no service” rule employed by many

businesses. He added that anyone who receives a fine for not wearing a mask will be able to appeal the fine by appearing before the special magistrate.

Mayor Judy Titsworth said she’s spoken with Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore, whom she said put her support behind the mask ordinance. On June 23 and again on June 24, Manatee County commissioners voted to leave the county mask requirements as a suggestion to wear a mask in public rather than a mandate.

Commissioners all expressed their thanks to city staff for getting the ordinance together so quickly and for their support for the requirement to wear masks.

“If wearing a mask would save a life, why would you not do it?” Commissioner Carol Soustek said, adding that the commissioners are charged with protecting residents.

Commissioner Kim Rash cited information from the Centers for Disease Control, Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic that all recommended wearing masks over the nose and mouth to slow the spread of COVID-19 in addition to frequent handwashing and sanitization practices.

“My top priority is the safety of the people and residents of Holmes Beach,” he said, adding that the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Manatee County was a cause for concern.

Some members of the public also spoke up during the meeting from both sides of the issue.

“I think this is way overdue,” said Richard Motzer, a retired paramedic.

“You have to look at everyone, not just yourself.”

“I applaud this move,” Gale Tedhams said. “The data does show action needs to be taken.” She added that she and others she knows are making the decision to patronize businesses based on whether or not staff members are wearing masks.

“I think the mask thing is way overrated,” Richard Hosterman said. Vicki McIntyre said that she feels each person should be able to make their own decision regarding wearing masks. Maria DiMenna said that she also thinks it’s too much for the local government to try to control people’s actions.

“If people are that fearful, they need to stay home,” she said.

Commissioner Terry Schaefer said that while he is in favor of requiring masks in businesses and when social distancing isn’t an option, he said he’d received many comments on the issue, including some that threatened legal action against the city if a mask ordinance was enacted. Thanus addressed the issue, stating that he believes the ordinance is legally sound and would stand up to a test in court.

“If we all do it, we’re protecting each other and can finally get this thing under control, at least in our community,” Commissioner Jim Kihm said, urging everyone to wear masks correctly and make sure to regularly clean cloth masks or change disposable ones.

As of June 24, the city of Holmes Beach saw a jump in COVID-19 cases from one to five, with six cases in Bradenton Beach.

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There’s almost never a free ride

f it sounds too good to be true, watch out. The coronavirus has caused many homeowners to lose jobs or take substantial cuts in income as the economy of the country shrinks. Government programs have helped, but not without consequences for homeowners and banking institutions.

The federal government has mandated that lenders give a break to consumers on some of their outstanding loans including mortgage loans, auto loans, credit cards and private student loans. Federal student loan payments are automatically suspended under the laws passed in late March.

Part of the problem with these pauses in required payments is that it can still negatively impact your credit score even though the law was written with the intention that this doesn’t happen. But as we know, there is no simple black and white when it comes to laws written in Congress, es-pecially during such a complicated time.

For instance if your mortgage was current when you received payment relief,

Castles in the Sand LOUISE BOLGER chances are your credit rating will not be dinged, however, if you were experiencing late payments or skipped payments prior to the pause you will probably see your credit rating go down. Same with other types of loans since credit reports reflect anything that is not consistent in your credit history no matter what was indicated in the law. Also, you can assume there will be plenty of errors made to credit reporting companies during this time so when the dust settles, review your credit report and advise the appropriate credit reporting company of discrepancies.

A recent piece of good news extended the moratorium on evictions and foreclosures to Aug. 31 from June 30 for single-family and

condo mortgages backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. However, like everything else financially-related during this time, some of these homeowners may unfortunately be putting off the inevitable as well as creating a problem for financial institu-tions down the road.

Manatee County’s May sales transactions as reported by the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee are another mixed bag compared to last May, but here they are: Single-family homes closed 38.7% fewer properties from last year. The median sale price was $325,000, up 1.6%, average selling price was $409,038, up 5.2%. The median time to sell was down 22% to 84 days, new pending sales were up 10.9% and new listings were down 11.7%. Month’s supply of available properties was down to 3 months, up 21.1%.

Condos closed 49.2% fewer properties compared to last May. The median sale price was $229,950, up 9.5%, average sale price was $261,466, up 6.1%. The median time to sell was down 10.3% to 96 days. New pend-

ing sales were down 8%, new listings were up 7.8% and month’s supply of available properties was up 4.8% to 4.4 months.

Overall better than I expected, but we’re still in an adjustment period with sales numbers lagging from before the shutdown. A lack of inventory continues to be the biggest problem for our mar-ket.

It’s hard to say what June is going to bring us, but Florida, in spite of higher infection rates, is starting to dig out of their financial hole at a good pace. The unemployment rate is down to 12.9%, slightly better than the national rate of 13.3%, and better than many other states.

However, the Federal Reserve reported that household net worth fell by 5.6% in the first quarter from the previous three months.

Net worth includes home equity and investments, both of which have a direct impact on buyer’s ability to purchase homes.

Have a happy July 4th, good luck in your search for fireworks, and, as always, stay safe.

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OBITUARIES FROM PAGE 27

Audrey W. Montevideo Audrey W. Montevideo, 93, of Athens, GA and long time resident of Anna Maria, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020. Born on Nov. 19, 1926 in Muskegan, MI, she was the daughter of the late Tena V. Weersing and Benjamin J. Weersing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. Survivors include her children, Diane Montevideo and Harry Montevideo; sister, Joyce Williamson; two grandchildren, Melissa Montevideo May and Harrison Montevideo; and long-time family friends Mickey Montevideo and Joyce Weersing.

Lord & Stephens West, 1211 Jimmy Daniel Road Watkinsville, GA is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www. lordandstephens.com

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Deborah Faye (Price) Varelis Deborah Faye (Price) Varelis, 65, passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2020 at Blake hospital in Bradenton, Fla. She was born October 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio, then the family moved back to Knoxville, Tennessee where she spent her early childhood until 1963, when the family moved to Anna Maria Island.

Debi attended Anna Maria Elementary, Walker Junior High and graduated from Manatee High School in 1972.

She then attended Manatee Junior College. Debi worked in real estate, first with her mother, Vivian, at Price Real Estate, then at Sato Real Estate with her best friend, Barbara Sato.

Debi played the viola, was an avid reader and a wonderful cook known for her wide range of genres, from country cooking to Greek dishes. She was the cheesecake queen at the annual cheesecake bake-off every year at Thanksgiving.

She is survived by Sam Varelis; daughters Melissa Varelis and Desiree Haynes; brother Andy Price; nieces Tiffany and Whitney; and nephews Sean and Tommy. She was preceded in death by mother Vivian Price, father Ken Price, brothers Steve Price, Rex

Price and sister Sherry (Price) Haynes, daughter Alexandra Varelis and son John Varelis.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity in her name. Due to COVID-19, a private service for family was held. Interment was at the Manasota Memorial Park in Bradenton.

Michael Barry Dunwoody Michael Barry Dunwoody passed away at his home on June 13, 2020.

Michael had spent the last few decades on the sunny west coast of Florida, first falling in love with Anna Maria Island before moving to Bradenton Beach.

Michael was born on February 3, 1965 in Point Pleasant, NJ and spent most of his childhood in Voorhees, NJ before moving to Cape May, NJ in 1979 as his family opened The Brass Bed Inn bed and breakfast. Mike graduated from Wildwood Catholic High School and started a career with National Associates insurance agency in Cape May. In his younger days, Mike was known for his athletic and artistic abilities. He loved Cape May and spent his teenage summers selling funnel cakes and pizza just steps from the beach.

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Michael was known for his generous heart, dry sense of humor, and always opening his home to family and friends. A serious car accident when he was 20 robbed him of the use of his right arm and set his life on a different course. Chronic pain caused him to seek a home in warmer climates, which is when he decided to move south.

Although he became a Floridian, Mike was a huge fan of Philadelphia sports, especially the Philadelphia Eagles.

Michael was also a dog lover and had several rescue pups over his lifetime.

Both of his parents passed before him: His mother, Donna K. Dunwoody, died in 2002 and his father, John F. Dunwoody, passed in 2019. Michael is survived by his brother, John P. Dunwoody; John’s wife, Susan (Souder) Dunwoody; his sister Mary “Kate” (Dunwoody) Patarcity; Kate’s husband, Jason, and their son, Shane; nephew Steven Dunwoody; Steve’s wife, Aga, and their son, Jacob; nephew Justin Dunwoody; and Justin’s fiancée, Nikki McKeown.

A service will be scheduled in the coming months, once the pandemic passes. In his memory, please consider a donation to the Bishop Animal Shelter S.P.C.A. of Manatee County.

Arrangements are under the care of Shannon Funeral Homes. Condolences may be made at www.shannonfuneralhomes.com.

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Explore Italy with ‘Viaggio in Sicilia’

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

A new poetry book brings the beauty and culture of Italy to life, immersing readers in stories of Sicily. “Viaggio in Sicilia,� “Trip to Sicily� in English, is the first book of poetry released by author Antonello di Carlo with publisher CTL Editore Livorno.

The book explores the beauty of di Carlo’s native Sicily through verse and photos of the island, with a heavy emphasis on his personal connection to and the history of the area.

The first of four books coming to bookshelves in the coming months, “Viaggio in Sicilia� explores di Carlo’s deep familial connection to the area.

Born in Palermo in 1974, it wasn’t until 2019 when di Carlo says he discovered his passion for writing, particularly poetry.

Other passions include history and philosophy, both of which are evident in his writing. In addition to his work as a poet and author, di Carlo also works as a business consultant in his current home of Reggio Nell Emilia.

Inspired heavily by famed German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, reviews of di Carlo’s poetry is likened to that written by Goethe as the writer recounted his own travels through Sicily. Through verse, di Carlo brings to life the Sicily of his childhood and his imagination, bringing readers on the journey through the idyllic area with him.

If di Carlo’s name sounds familiar, it may be because Islanders are familiar with his family.

His cousin, Jenny Agnelli, is a big supporter of di Carlo and his work as a poet.

“His poetry becomes full stories and it feels like you’re in the story,� she said of his latest work in “Viaggio in Sicilia.�

Through Agnelli, di Carlo has been introduced to Anna Maria Island from her photographs and stories of the area. She said he plans to visit the Island for the first time in the fall. “Viaggio in Sicilia� is available online now at Amazon in both English and Italian editions in paperback and Kindle formats. You also can check out the book, including reviews, online at Goodreads.

“But between you, me and the sea, obsolete a sweet remembrance emerges.

The waves cradle us happily, leaving our limbs satisfied and soothed from the pain inflicted by the distance and by mutual desire hidden from motionless appearance who, like an expert charmer, a hypnotic addiction reawakens us that stiffens all our cannons and that does not allow us to free ourselves from our demons.

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5 Job detail, briefly 6 More accurate 7 Change of __: trial request 8 Stars, in Latin 9 Lousy grade 10 Flasher at a disco 11 1797-1801 first lady Adams 12 City near Naples 13 Prodded 18 Stereotypical boxcar hopper 23 1979 Donna Summer hit 25 Local govt. prison 27 Bit of wine sediment 29 "Ghost" psychic __ Mae Brown 32 Winter malady 33 "__ My Children" 34 Shop __ you drop 37 Rapper/actor whose name sounds like a summer drink 38 "Westworld" network 39 Pill for pain 40 Pantomimed act in a

parlor game 41 "Sure wish that doesn't happen" 44 Pool noodle, e.g.

45 "... who is the __ one of all?": Evil Queen

46 Manned the helm 48 Like the Great Depression, timewise 49 Like the Reaper 51 Figure of speech 52 Hop out of bed

53 Activist Medgar 57 Tanning device 61 Medical ins. plan 62 Scone go-with

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WANTED AFRICAN GREY PARROT. WANTED PARROT CAGE. Call 941-741-1096

EMPIRE COMPUTER SERVICE Computer problems fixed in your home or office. The fastest friend-liest service around. Serving the Island since 2004. Call 941-739-6424

THE BEST VOLUNTEER position on the island. The AMI Historical Museum needs docents and bread makers. Call Lynn at 813758-3234 or lbrennan47@ gmail.com ROSER FOOD BANK needs donations of cash and non-perishable food, PAPER & PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS. Donations boxes are located at the Church, Moose Club, and Walgreen’s.

BOATS BOATS ARE SELLING Extremely Well. If you've been on the water, it's boat crazy. 20 years in Business, Hundreds of sold boats. Still, "Business On A Handshake" Island-boatsales.net 941-228-3489 Dave Struber

CARPET CLEANING QUALITY COUNTS. CARPET cleaning. Upholstery cleaning. Tile & grout cleaning. Island's favorite cleaner. Manatee Chamber Member. Great price/free estimates. Call 941-7561082

CLEANING SERVICE THC CLEANING: Residential, Commercial & Rentals. Professional and Reliable. Call 941-756-4570

COMMERCIAL SALES, RENT & LEASE 13 UNIT RESORT: $3,999,900 Bradenton Beach on Gulf Dr. WAREHOUSE: 9300 sq ft possi-ble Machine Shop w/ Heavy Duty Elect. Or Car Storage. So many Possibilities. Near SRQ Airport. $595,000. Island Real Estate call Alan Galletto 941-232-2216 COMMERCIAL CONDO FOR SALE City of Anna Maria best location on the island most popular lo-cation across from the city pier. $549,900. Low fees Sharon Hightower re/max alliance group.

941-330-5054

Call us today! 941-778-3986

EMPLOYMENT TMK CLEANING & CONSULTING, LLC is hiring Full time COVID 19 cleaners to work weekends 8-4 on Anna Maria Island. Paid weekly $15-$20 per hour.

Must have own transportation. Call 863-703-0226 TWO SCOOPS – Anna Maria Island’s Favorite IceCream... is now hiring full and part-time associ-ates.

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.

TWO SIDES OF NATURE – Anna Maria Island’s Favorite Resort wear Store... is now hiring part-time associates. Varied shifts available must be able to work nights and weekends.

Great pay, great fun. Retail Experience Preferred. Apply today Two Sides of Nature 101 S. Bay Blvd. Unit A-1, Anna Ma-ria. Two Sides of Nature – owned/operated by your friends at Two Scoops.

SOLO’S PIZZA LOOKING for part time evening cook.

Call 941-778-8118.

HOTEL ON ANNA MARIA seeking Housekeeper Full time, Part time. Must have two years experience. We drug test.

Must speak English. If no Answer, leave message.

813-735-4373.

JESSIE’S ISLAND STORE has immediate openings for full and part time cashiers for both day and night shifts. Stock person 4 to 5 hours per day, 5 to 6 days per week Apply in person at 5424 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach or call 941778-6903

ISLAND LUMBER and HARDWARE full or part time help wanted Must be able to load in excess of 60lbs Please inquire at 213 54h St Holmes Beach THE AWARD-WINNING ANNA MARIA ISLAND SUN, a weekly newspaper on Florida’s Gulf Coast, (https://amisun. com; www.facebook. com/AnnaMariaIslandSun), is looking for a freelance reporter/ photographer to cover events on this tourismdriven island. The ideal candidate will have reporting and photography experience at a community newspaper and have some experience writing for a news website. Local residents or those with previous local knowledge and willing to relocate here a plus. Resumes and cover letters may be emailed to news@amisun.com or

by U.S. Postal Service to The Anna Maria Island Sun, P.O Box 1189, Anna Maria, FL 34216, attention: Mike Field, publisher.

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

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

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

KERN CONSTRUCTION NEW Homes & Remodel.

Design/Build. Since 1968.

License # CRC1327296.

Call Jerry Kern 941-7781115 www.kernconstructioninc.com MASTER CARPENTER. Decks-Docks-FencingStairs & Railing. Free Estimates. Handyman Work. Call Richard 941448-3571

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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.

COASTAL INTERIORS Trim, paint, repairs and more 27yrs experience Local 786-318-8585 ISLE TILE EXPERT INSTALLATION of floors, custom showers, backsplash, deck/lanai.

Licensed and insured.

References available.

Call Chris at 941-3028759 please visit website: isletileserv-ices.com

HOME SERVICES BABYSITTER / PERSONAL ASSISTANT Safe, Honest & Reliable. Over 20yrs experience w/ in-home services incl. infants, twins, groceries, errands, laundry, cooking, cleaning. Island Local. Non-Smoker. $25+/ hr. 941-216-5939 THE HARDWOOD STOP Flooring installation services; Laminate, hardwood, vinyl and tile. Bath-room 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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: NORMS TOWING gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 07/08/2020, 09:00 am at 1855 63RD AVENUE E. BRADENTON, FL 34203, pur-suant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. NORMS TOWING reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

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

Residential/commercial. Chemical Service Licensed & Insured. Call Dennis Clark 941-7375657

1JJV482W8WL473539 1998 WABA TRAILER

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

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

PAINTING & WALLCOVERING

COLE'S TROPICAL POOL SERVICE Call Cole Bowers for all your pool maintenance needs! Af-fordable and Dependable!! 941-7131893

PRESSURE WASHING & WINDOWS 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

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 esti-mates.

941-812-0507

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

“WIZARD OF WALLS”.

Established 1980 Prompt quality service.

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

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

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SERVICES. Prompt & Reliable. Island Resident.

Quality Workmanship.

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

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

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

Call Larry at 941-400-8754.

References available.

509 PINE AVE ,ANNA MARIA. $1,690,000. 2 Cottage homes w/pool. Zoned nightly rent-als/Retail/ Commercial. Furnished w/ rentals in place. Virtual Tour Avaliable. Christine Kourik Re/max 941-5387414

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REAL ESTATE HOMES & CONDOS FOR SALE RUNAWAY BAY CONDOBradenton Beach $335,000 water view 2BR/2BA furnished. Virtual Walk thru Tour Available. Christine Kourik Re/Max 941-5387414 PERICO ISLAND villa 2BR/2BA with 2 car garage. Spectacular water views! Completely updated and Designer decorated. $399,900.

Sharon Hightower RE/ MAX Alliance Group 941-330-5054 11006 Perico Way, Bradenton, Fl. 34209 GULF FRONT CONDO Full Gulf Views!

2BR/2BA one car garage, tiled floors, updated kitchen, sold furnished. $649,900.

5300 Gulf of Mexico Drive #107 Holmes Beach, Sharon Hightower RE/MAX Alliance Group 941-330-5054

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

Call today for details.

Ask for Paige DUNCAN REAL ESTATE 941-7790304 www.teamduncan. com 2BR/1BA GROUND LEVEL condo in Bradenton Beach. $1400/mo. 1st, last, and security. $150 ap-plication 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 YOUR OWN BEACH HOUSE. Annual Bungalow with mini-loft. One block to intercostal (SunRises) and Beach (Sunsets). Vaulted ceilings. Utilities included, Washer/Dryer Pets considered. $1395/mo. First, Last & Security. Call 941-741-10

ANNUAL/SEMI-ANNUAL Big POOL, Small Complex. 1BR Condo. One block to Beach. Furnished, Water, Electric, Cable, Wifi included. $1550/mo. No pets. Call 941-704-7525 ANNUAL RENTAL BUNGALOW with mini-loft. Vaulted ceilings. Utilities included, Washer/Dryer. Steps to Beach. Pets considered. $1395/mo. First, Last & Security. Call 941-741-1096 ANNUAL 2BR/2BA DUPLEX off Cortez, 3.5 mi to beach.

Both sides available, one immediately and one mid-July. Fenced yard, W/D hook ups, covered parking, non-smoking, pet friend-ly. $1,100/mo. 941-721-8480 M-F 9-5, or email mehall@ nclaimsadjusters.com ANNUAL 3BR/2BA DUPLEX off Cortez, 3.5 mi to beach.

Fenced yard, W/D hook ups, covered park-ing, non-smoking, pet friendly.

Available mid-July. $1,375/ mo. 941-721-8480 M-F 9-5, or email mehall@ nclaimsadjusters.com

RENTALS: SEASONAL & VACATION TIFFANY PLACE Gulf Front Condo for Rent Incredible views from living room and master bed-room. 2BR/2BA Green Real Estate Call 941-778-0455

TRANSPORTATION AMI TAXI metered-on-callcards accepted. Airport: Tampa $95, Sarasota $40, Clearwater $85, Or-lando $195. Call 941-447-8372 or 941-447-8376. amitaxi4u@ gmail.com, www.amitaxi.com ANYTIME TRANSPORTATION to all Airports, Casino, etc. Tampa $70. Sarasota $35. Pets welcome. Very dependable. Reasonable rates. Contact Jeanne.

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

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