Anna Maria Island Sun July 24, 2019

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July 24, 2019

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Judge Edward Nicholas, above right, ruled that former Planninng and Zoning Board member John Metz, above left, violated the Sunshine Law alongf with the other five defendants.

Judge rules against Sunshine defendants

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON – Manatee County 12th Circuit Judge Edward Nicholas ruled Friday that former Planning and Zoning Board members Reed Mapes, John Metz, Patty Shay and Bill Vincent, and former Scenic WAVES Committee members Tjet Martin and Rose Vincent ,violated the Florida Sunshine Law. The Sunshine Law violations occurred at Concerned Neighbors of Bradenton Beach (CNOBB) meetings in June, July and August of 2017.

The potential Sunshine Law violations were first reported by The Sun on

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Aug. 2, 2017.

The city of Bradenton Beach and co-plaintiff Jack Clarke filed the civil lawsuit on Aug. 11, 2017. The lawsuit sought a judge’s determination as to whether the advisory board members violated the Sunshine Law by discussing advisory board business at CNOBB meetings.

The non-jury trial took place at the Manatee County Judicial Center in downtown Bradenton and began on Monday, July 15. When the testimony and legal arguments concluded on Thursday, July 18, Nicholas said he’d issue his ruling Friday morning.

Attorney Robert Watrous represented

The Sunshine Law prohibits discussions of public business. Public business was discussed at every CNOBB meeting.”

Edward Nicholas Circuit judge

the city and Clarke in the case, assisted by paralegal Michael Barfield and City Attorney Ricinda Perry.

Attorneys Thomas Shults and Jodi Ruberg represented Metz – and to a lesser degree the five pro se defendants

who previously discontinued the services of their shared attorney.

“I am hoping to some extent the conclusion of this trial may help close the SEE SUNSHINE, PAGE 16

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Pier lease talks gain momentum Restaurant, bait shop should be open by year's end.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy and current City Pier tenant Mario Schoenfelder recently reviewed a draft document that includes several potential options for the lease of the new pier.

The construction of the pier walkway and T-end platform are to be completed by the end of August. The new restaurant and bait shop buildings at the new pier’s T-end are expected to open to the public by year’s end.

Schoenfelder’s current pier expires in December 2020, and he has expressed interest in entering into a new long-term lease.

The recently developed draft document is not a formal and binding agreement. It merely reflects some of the terms, conditions and options to be considered by the city and Schoenfelder.

The draft lease document presents three options regarding which portions of the new pier could be leased to Schoenfelder or another pier tenant.

Option 1 is to lease the T-end restaurant, bait shop, bathrooms and breezeway only. Option 2 is for the entire T-end of pier, not including the pier walkway and boat landing. Option 3 is for the entire pier.

Parking option 1 proposes the city provide adequate marked parking based upon an approved number of seats. Option 2 proposes the pier tenant lease adequate parking from the city and/or private sources.

The draft lease language states the leased premises will be used solely to operate a restaurant and bait, tackle and gift shop that also serves snacks and beverages.

The lease terms require the tenant’s business operations to be seven days a week 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the tenant having the option to extend, but not decrease, the hours of operation. The proposed lease language states the tenant shall serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, unless otherwise specified by

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Lease terms for the new Anna Maria City Pier are being developed and discussed. the city.

The proposed lease language states all open areas of the pier, including the breezeway and bathrooms, shall be accessible to the public at all times.

LEASE TERMS

The proposed lease term options include a 10-year lease with two five-year extensions or a seven-year lease with two seven-year extensions.

The draft language proposes the pier

tenant contribute $250,000 toward the city’s construction of the new buildings that will house the restaurant, bait shop and restrooms. The language also proposes the tenant is responsible for interior build-out of those buildings, at the tenant’s expense.

“All improvements made to the premises shall become the property of the landlord upon installation,” the draft SEE PIER, PAGE 25

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Holmes Beach city leaders have reason to celebrate.

The city received a $50,000 grant July 19 from the board of directors of The Rex Hagen Family Foundation. The funds are to be used to assist with the completion and expansion of the city’s tot lot as a part of the ongoing improvements at the city field complex.

Specifically, the funds are designated to help pay for playground equipment, shade structures and a beach sand box feature. City leaders will be required to report on how the funds were spent and the progress of the project at the foundation’s next annual board of directors meeting.

Blue-green algae persists Local waters remain free of red tide, but blue-green algae remains in the Manatee River, according to the latest state environmental agency reports.

Red tide was not present in water samples taken in Manatee County last week, according to the Friday, July 20, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) report.

Blue-green algae persists in the Manatee River, but water samples showed the algae is not toxic, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)’s Friday, July 20 report.

To help keep algae growth at bay, Florida law bans the use of phosphorus and nitrogen fertilizers during the rainy season, June 1 through Sept. 30.

Report algae blooms to DEP at 855-305-3903. Report fish kills to FWC at 800-636-0511.

Grand tree ordinance dies in Holmes Beach With Gov. Ron DeSantis signing into law a bill that prevents municipalities from regulating the removal of residential trees, City Attorney Patricia Petruff said that Holmes Beach city leaders can take creating a grand tree ordinance off of future meeting agendas.

Petruff said that the new law requires residential property owners to certify through an arborist that a tree is diseased or that there’s risk of it falling on a structure on the property before it can be removed.

However, she said the property owner isn’t required to keep, display or disclose the information from the arborist in order to have the tree removed. She said she would review the new law further but believes that Holmes Beach commissioners’ attempts to create a grand tree ordinance to prevent large, established trees from being removed at will by residential property owners are at an end for the city.

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Force main replacement comes to Bradenton Beach

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The county project will impact property owners on Fifth Street South, Sixth Street South, Gulf Drive, Bay Drive South and Church Street North.

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BRADENTON BEACH – Manatee County’s force main sewer pipe replacement project is going to soon impact residents and business owners south of the Cortez Bridge.

Bradenton Beach officials hope to avoid the delays, disturbances and inconveniences that plagued Avenue C property owners for nearly two years while similar work took place at the north end of the city.

City Engineer Lynn Burnett presented the county’s plans to city commissioners on Thursday, July 18, and commission unanimously directed Burnett and city staff to approve the county plans as presented and discussed that night.

Burnett said the county project will impact property owners on Fifth Street South, Sixth Street South, Gulf Drive, Bay Drive South and Church Street North.

Burnett and Mayor John Chappie clarified the term force main applies to sewage pipes, but not to water pipes.

“It’s not going to be fun as far as

what they’re going to be doing to our streets and neighborhood in the CRA area,” Chappie said.

He was referencing the Community Redevelopment Agency district that extends from the Cortez Bridge to Fifth Street South.

“We all know what it looks like when the county comes in and does a complete end of service life main replacement. We lived with that for a good couple years on Avenue C,” Burnett said.

Burnett said the Harris McBurney Company won the construction bid for this portion of the county project, and the company recently completed similar work in Holmes Beach.

“They did a good job, they were very conscientious, they worked well with the neighbors,” Burnett said.

Westra Construction did the force main work along Avenue C. Burnett said the county’s design documents and contract with Harris McBurney for the Bradenton Beach project also include a county project near Bayfront Park in Anna Maria and a county project along Marina Drive in Holmes Beach.

Burnett said the three-project documents list a project timetable of 227 days, which is seven and a half months.

Burnett expects the county projects to get underway within the next 30 to 60 days but she did not know last week when the work

would begin in Bradenton Beach.

She expects the Bradenton Beach project to take more than two months once started.

Chappie and Vice Mayor Spooner emphasized the need to begin as soon as possible to avoid working into the tourist season that begins to peak in February.

“Get it over with as quickly as possible and be done with it. Don’t end up down here in the middle of tourist season,” Chappie said.

Spooner said September through January would be the best time to do the work.

“That’s our slowest time,” he said.

“The bottom line is it needs to be done before we get into season,” Chappie reiterated.

PROJECT PATH

Burnett said the work will begin near the lift station along Bay Drive South, and the properties along the north side of Sixth Street South will be the first impacted. This work will require a 14-foot deep, open cut trench along the north side of the street and will displace half of the travel lane for most of the street.

Burnett said an open cut trench will also be dug down the center of Fifth Street South. She said access to all properties will be maintained, but some mailboxes and landscaping may need to be SEE FORCE MAIN, PAGE 18

Watch out for bridge work Construction on the Longboat Key Bridge continues. Crews are making structural, electrical and mechanical repairs on the bridge. Expect lane closures from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sidewalk closures are also expected during construction. Expected completion is late summer 2019.

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This map illustrates where the next phase of the force main replacement project will take place in Bradenton Beach

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Holmes Beach budget talks begin City leaders propose to use the rollback rate for property taxes in Holmes Beach for the 2019-20 fiscal year.

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

HOLMES BEACH – The city’s initial budget workshops are completed, and city leaders have a budget that they’re prepared to present to residents in September at two budget hearings.

Holmes Beach Treasurer Lori Hill presented the budget to commissioners over a series of daytime work sessions.

Hill, who spent months drafting the budget, proposed that commissioners use the rollback rate for property taxes this year.

Due to an increase in the overall value of property in the city as determined by the Manatee County Property Appraiser’s Office, Hill said using the customary 2.25 millage rate would cause an increase in taxes for property owners. She suggested and drafted the budget using the 2.1226 mills rollback rate to keep ad valorem taxes and the

city’s revenue from the tax on par with the current year’s budget. The total amount of revenue to the city through ad valorem taxes is expected to be $4,234,993, a slight decrease from last year’s $4,255,643.

The millage rate is the amount assessed on a property per 1,000 square feet of the building or home.

For a home with 2,000 square feet the ad valorem tax to the city would be $4,245.20 not taking into account any potential discounts for early payment.

Hill said that she was able to use the rollback rate due to the receipt of unanticipated grant funds. She also projects increases in revenue for the building department, code enforcement due to proposed changes in the city’s vacation rental certificate program and a $115,000 projected interest revenue increase.

She projects that the rollover to the 2019-20 fiscal year when the current year ends Sept. 30 could be as high as $1.2 million due to the unanticipated grant funds and project rollovers.

Her budget proposes adding around $500,000 to the city’s reserves and another $250,000 to the reserve funds

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Commissioner Jim Kihm asks a few questions about the city’s potential rollover amount at the end of the fiscal year during a 2019-20 budget presentation. set aside for the Bert Harris claims and cases facing the city.

The total proposed budget for the year is $15,863,864, including $7,478,249 in carryover and reserves.

The Sun will be diving further into the Holmes Beach budget leading up to the two September public hearings.

Submit questions about the budget, to kswain@amisun.com.

MAYOR/COMMISSION

The budget proposes a total of $178,953 for the mayor and commission budget, including commissioner stipends of $500 per month and the mayor’s stipend of $2,000 per month.

It also includes $8,475 for computer/ IT services to set up and maintain SEE BUDGET, PAGE 7

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ON THE AGENDA ANNA MARIA 10005 GULF DRIVE

For information, call 941708-6130 July 25, 6 p.m. – City Commission meeting July 31, 10 a.m. – Historic Preservation Board meeting

BRADENTON BEACH 107 GULF DRIVE N.

For information, call 941778-1005 July 30, 9:30 a.m. – City Commission meeting, millage rate

July 30, 10 a.m. – Community Redevelopment Agency budget workshop July 31, 10 a.m. – City Commission work meeting

HOLMES BEACH 5801 MARINA DRIVE

For information, call 941708-5800 July 25, 11:30 a.m. – Police Retirement Board meeting July 31, 10 a.m. – Code Compliance Special Magistrate hearing Aug. 7, 6 p.m. – Planning Commission meeting

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On the water The Anna Maria Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the Business Center for Keller Williams on the Water at 2501 Gulf Dr. N. , Suite 102, Bradenton Beach, on Tuesday, July 16.

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commissioner and board member email addresses, $7,000 for mayor and commission travel and $2,500 for binders, toner, nameplates, business cards and other miscellaneous expenses.

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

The general government budget proposes an increase from $602,951 to $828,112 in personnel services to include eight full-time employees, $23,400 for temporary scanning services and a $16,000 compensation study, $180,000 for the land development code and comprehensive plan review, a $100,000 legal contingency, $50,000 for a lobbyist and $25,000 to be used at the commission’s discretion to fund The Center of Anna Maria Island, Keep Manatee Beautiful or another nonprofit or cultural organization.

Total operating expenses are expected to come in at $951,875. Adding capital outlay funds of $16,500, the total general government budget is $1,796,487.

POLICE

The proposed Holmes Beach Police Department budget shows a $10,000 decrease over the previous year bringing the total to $3,385,663. The budget includes a $20,000 increase in personnel services due to increases in required overtime for holiday weekends, marine patrols and other issues requiring more officers, such as special events. It also includes $72,630 for computer/IT services which Chief Bill Tokajer said will keep the department up to current Florida Department of Law Enforcement standards, and $87,965 to purchase needed equipment including four bulletproof vests, bulletproof helmets breaching tool kits and FDLE compliant computers.

PUBLIC WORKS

The budget for public works proposes $722,602 in total personnel services for 10 full-time employees, $75,000 for emergency management training, $641,104 in total operating expenses and an increase of $152,000 in capital outlay projects bringing that total to $305,000. The increase in capital outlay expenses covers improvements to the police kitchen, improvements at the public works barn building, park enhancements and the purchase of a new tractor and excavator that the department has been saving for over the past three fiscal years. The total budget is proposed at $1,668,706.

BUILDING DEPARTMENT

The proposed building department budget shows a marked decrease in the total budget amount from $957,453 in the current fiscal year to $882,061 proposed for the coming fiscal year. The budget includes $76,150 in professional engineering services, the purchase of two Ford Escape vehicles and the purchase of office equipment for a plans examiner. Total personnel services for the department are budgeted at $586,761 with $239,800 in operating expenses and $55,500 in capital outlay costs, including the two new vehicles.

CODE ENFORCEMENT

The total proposed code enforcement budget indicates a $191,248 increase over the current year to $481,644. The funds include $309,818 in personnel services for four full-time employees, $10,000 for special magistrate hearings, $6,000 for printing of supplies including flyers and window clings, $40,000 for a new truck and four-seater golf cart, and $10,800 for computer replacements.

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WEDNESDAY JULY 24

Living Shorelines, The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, 10 a.m., $13.

Coloring Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, noon.

AMI Chamber July Business Card Exchange, Anna Maria Beach Resort, 6306 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 p.m., $5 per member or $10 per prospective member.

Fun Downloadables, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 6:30 p.m.

THURSDAY JULY 25

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

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

Star Stories: Greek Myths with Katie Adams, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

End of Summer Reading Party, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11 a.m.

Seaside Quilters, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

Folk and Shanty Music Workshop, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, 2 p.m.

Jam in the Sand, Anna Maria Island Beach Café, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 8 p.m.

FRIDAY JULY 26

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

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

Sunset drum circle, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY JULY 27

NEST Nature Days, Robinson Preserve, Mosaic NEST, 10299 9th Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m. to noon.

CPR training, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m.

Island family crafters, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 p.m.

SUNDAY JULY 28

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

TUESDAY JULY 30

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

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

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

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

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Election qualifying begins in Holmes Beach

BY KRISTIN SWAIN Sun Staff Writer | kswain@amisun.com

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Pow! Mad Scientist Sarah Weatherby empties a two liter plastic bottle to show the power of air. The Mad Science experience is an engrossing series of experiments that kids love to watch and learn. The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Island Library.

HOLMES BEACH – If you’re a Holmes Beach resident and you’ve thought of running for commission, now’s your chance. There are three commission seats up for grabs in the Nov. 5 election – the ones held

by Commissioners Rick Hurst, Jim Kihm and Carol Soustek.

All commission terms are for two years beginning after the November election is certified. To qualify to run for office, the candidate must be a registered Manatee County voter and have resided in Holmes Beach for at least one year prior to qualifying for office. Qualifying week begins at noon on Monday, Aug. 26 and runs through noon on Friday, Aug. 30.

In order to run for office, prospective candidates must file an appointment of campaign treasurer and designation of campaign depository forms with the supervisor of elections office before any contributions are made to the campaign and any funds are spent. Candidates must also file a statement of candidate,

candidate oath, confirm residency and provide a financial disclosure.

A qualifying fee of 4 percent for the office being sought also is required to qualify or petitions signed by 1 percent of the city’s voters provided.

Petition signatures are verified by the supervisor of election’s office at a cost of $0.10 per signature. As of March 2019, there were 2,813 registered voters in Holmes Beach.

Holmes Beach commissioners receive a stipend of $500 per month making the qualifying fee $240.

All prospective candidates can pick up a candidate information packet from the city clerk’s office at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, or at the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office, 600 301 Blvd. W., Ste. 108, Bradenton.

All candidate fees and paperwork must be submitted to the supervisor of elections office by noon on the final day of qualifying.

For more information, visit the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office online at www.votemanatee.com or call 941-741-3823.

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Horses not allowed on Gulf beaches

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

HOLMES BEACH – While motorists were noticing a long, white horse trailer parked among the boat trailers at the Kingfish Boat Ramp Monday morning, beachgoers were even more surprised to see three horses on the beach near 45th Avenue.

A photo posted on the Island Ratz Unite Facebook page prompted a brief exchange between two members: “Wonder if we're going to have to pass a 'no horses in the bike lanes' ordinance now? LOL!” The response: “They WERE in the bike lane this morning around 10:30 by the curve.”

Horses are not allowed on the beach on Anna Maria Island or at Kingfish Boat Ramp, Holmes Beach Police Sgt. Michael Pilato said, adding that someone called the police about the incident. A code enforcement officer was dispatched, but the horses were gone by the time the officer arrived on the scene, he said.

The Manatee County Parks and Natu-

ral Resources Department staff that maintains the beaches and boat ramps has been notified, said Michael Elswick, division manager for the Natural Resources Division.

“We’ll keep an eye out for this type of thing within the parks,” he said, meaning Coquina Beach and Manatee Beach. “Outside of the county-run beach parks, this would be an issue for Island municipality code enforcement.”

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The only beach where horses – and dogs – are allowed is the Palma Sola Causeway on Manatee Avenue West in Bradenton.

The riders may have been discouraged from going to the Causeway Monday because the Causeway was under a no-swimming advisory earlier this month, Manatee County Marine Rescue Chief Joe Westerman said.

The Florida Department of Health issued a no-swim advisory for the Palma Sola Bay South beach after tests on July 8 and July 10 confirmed that enterococcus bacteria from fecal matter in the water exceeded EPA guidelines.

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This photo of three horses on the beach in Holmes Beach was posted on Facebook on July 15.

The advisory was lifted on Monday, said Tom Larkin, director of the Manatee County Environmental Health department.

A story in The Sun on July 6 uncovered concerns about horse waste at the Causeway causing poor water quality and destroying seagrass. Officials from the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, Manatee County Parks and

Natural Resources Department, Keep Manatee Beautiful and Palma Sola Scenic Highway Corridor Management Entity expressed concerns about the issue. See https://www.amisun. com/2019/07/06/concerns-raised-overhorse-waste-in-bay/ If you see horses on the beach or at Kingfish boat ramp, contact Holmes Beach Code Enforcement at 941-7085833.

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Turtle Watch joins ‘Wands for Wildlife’

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

Rather than discard mascara wands, you can recycle them to help rescued wildlife.

The Appalachian Wildlife Refuge needs mascara wands to remove eggs or insects from the fur and feathers of small animals and birds. They are also used to clean feeding syringes and comfort animals with a light brushing.

Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring (AMITW) is partnering with the Manatee Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) on its Wands for Wildlife conservation project.

To participate, wash old mascara wands in warm, soapy water and drop them off in the designated container at Turtle Watch headquarters, 2213 Avenue B in Bradenton Beach.

“This is such a precious and worthwhile project. When I reached out to Suzi Fox, executive director of AMITW, she immediately agreed to participate and suggested we open it to the entire community,” said Kathy Doddridge, regent of the Manatee Chapter of the NSDAR, based on Anna Maria Island, and a Turtle Watch volunteer.

“It is just another way that vol-

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Turtle reveal A recent excavation of a loggerhead sea turtle nest on Anna Maria Island gave Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring volunteers some idea of how many turtles hatched. Volunteers remove eggshell fragments and piece them together to get a count. The average nest size is 100 eggs.

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Your recycled mascara wand can help rescued small animals. unteer organizations can team up for worthy causes.”

The Wands for Wildlife drive ends Aug. 31.

For more information, visit https://www.appalachianwild. org/wands-for-wildlife.html.

Red tide still impacting sea turtles The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has documented 287 sea turtle deaths in Florida waters – twice the average number – since a red tide bloom began in Southwest Florida in November 2017.

The bloom affected Gulf of Mexico waters around Anna Maria Island from August 2018 to February 2019, and has reappeared sporadically in background concentrations since then.

Red tide affects loggerheads, which

are federally protected and nest on Anna Maria Island beaches. Other species including fish, shellfish, shorebirds, dolphins and manatees also are victims of the harmful algal bloom.

Florida red tide (Karenia brevis) cells emit a neurotoxin when they bloom that can cause respiratory irritation in people, especially those with asthma, COPD or emphysema.

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TH U R S DAY

Aug. 1 Veteran ser vices information, Island Branch Librar y, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m.

Roser-Ro bics chair-based exerci se class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m.

Sunshine Stitchers knit and crochet, Island Branch Librar y, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

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Fort y Carrots, Island Branch Librar y, 5701 Marina Dri ve, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

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

Sunset drum circle, Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 8 p.m.

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Nest Nature Days, Robinson

Preser ve, Mosaic N E ST, 10299 9th Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m. to noon.

Salt Scrub, The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, 10 a.m., $38.

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Rise and Shi ne po wer flo w yoga, Robinson Preser ve, Mosaic N E ST, 10299 9th Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 10:30 a.m., $10 c ash only.

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

Preschool stor y time, Island Branch Librar y, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

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

Tech help, Island Branch Librar y, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

Call for a ride to the 10:00 AM Worship Service

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Where’s Bortie Too? Bortie Too has returned to her favorite salty snack bar after laying her second nest on Anna Maria Island at 66th Street in Holmes Beach.

The loggerhead sea turtle has traveled 170 miles since being tagged and released after nesting on Coquina Beach on June 21.

She will compete in the Sea Turtle Conservancy’s 12th Annual Tour de Turtles beginning Aug. 1. The annual event is part of the Conservancy’s research

project tracking satellite-tagged turtles to determine where and how far they migrate. The group uses satellite telemetry to track turtles released from beaches in Florida, Costa Rica, Panama and Nevis.

Bortie Too is sponsored by the Conservancy, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring, Waterline Marina Resort in Holmes Beach and Bortell’s Lounge in Anna Maria, for which she is named.

Turtle talks continue ‛S YOUR COMFORT ZONE? WHERE

Get the scoop on sea turtles at Turtle Talks on Tuesday, July 30, at 10 a.m. at CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach.

Presented by Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring volunteers, the 30-minute program of videos, photos and stories about the sea turtles that nest and hatch on the Island from May through October includes a description of how they survey for nesting turtles on the beaches.

Attendees will be the first to know the dates, times and locations of upcoming nest excavations, where volunteers dig into hatched nests to count the eggshells and determine the number of hatchlings produced.

Free gifts, including temporary turtle tattoos, will be distributed, and official AMITW T-shirts, stickers and ball caps will be available for a donation.

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Vessels break free, threaten new dock

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Taking ship shape Significant progress is being made regarding the installation of a new floating dock alongside the Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach. As of Thursday evening, the crew from Hecker Construction had driven 19 of the 25 pier pilings needed for the new dock, and several sections of composite decking are now in in place. Cleats then will be affixed to the dock decking for boaters to tie-off to when visiting the soon-to-be-opened public docking facility.

BRADENTON BEACH – Two boats in the unmanaged anchorage near the Bridge Street Pier in broke loose Saturday afternoon.

One of the two vessels made contact with the new floating dock being installed along the south side of the pier.

Bradenton Beach Police Officer Eric Hill responded to the report of an unmoored sailboat making contact with the pier. He then ensured the vessel was removed from the floating dock area and secured to the nearby dolphin pilings that protect the pier.

Mayor John Chappie said the vessel was tagged, and the owner was given five days to retrieve the sailboat. If not retrieved during the allowed time period, the boat will be removed and destroyed.

Later that day, a cabin cruiser broke loose and was redirected to the nearby dinghy dock before it could make contact with the new floating dock.

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This cabin cruiser broke loose Saturday and was redirected to the nearby dinghy dock.

Hill serves as the city’s primary marine patrol officer and has been at the forefront of the city’s increased enforcement efforts pertaining to the navigable waters near the pier.

State law requires a vessel to be able to move under its own power in order to not be considered a derelict vessel that becomes subject to removal and destruction.

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Vacation wanes, AME prepares Back to School Night, where parents and students get supplies, meet their teachers and sign up for before and after school care, will be Thursday, Aug. 8.

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If their children attended AME last school year, most parents purchased grade-specific school supplies, which will available for pickup on Back to School Night.

Parents who did not prepurchase the supplies may purchase that night.

The Center of Anna Maria Island will have personnel there to sign children up for before and after school care. Youth groups, such as Scouts, may be there to enlist new members.

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State offers tax holiday on school supplies

BY TOM VAUGHT

BY TOM VAUGHT

The parking lot at Anna Maria Elementary School is going to get fuller over the next three weeks as teachers and staff prepare for the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 12.

There have been no changes to the teaching corps, according to AME Principal Jackie Featherston.

Four days before school starts will be Back to School Night, Thursday, Aug. 8. There will be two times when kids and their parents meet, depending on what grade they’re in. Kindergarten through second grade go at 4:30 p.m. and third through fifth graders go at 5:15 p.m.

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Once again, the state of Florida has decided to give parents a sales tax break on school supplies, clothing and other necessities from Friday, Aug 2, through Tuesday, Aug 6.

There are some limitations such as a ceiling to spending on certain items, and the items must be used for noncommercial use.

Items eligible for Florida sales tax exclusion are: clothing, footwear and certain accessories selling for $60 or less per item; certain school supplies selling for $15 or less per item; and personal computers and certain computer-related accessories selling for $1,000 or less per item when purchased for noncommercial home or personal use.

This sales tax holiday does not apply to • Any item of clothing selling for more than $60; • Any school supply item selling for more than $15; • Books that are not otherwise ex-

empt; • Computers and computer-related accessories purchased for commercial purposes; • Rentals or leases of any eligible items; • Repairs or alterations of any eligible items; • Sales of any eligible items in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment, or airport.

Articles normally sold as a unit must continue to be sold in that manner.

They cannot be separately priced and sold as individual items in order to qualify for the sales tax exemption.

Eligible items purchased with a gift card after the sales tax holiday period are taxable, even if the gift card was purchased during the sales tax holiday period.

For more information on the sales tax holiday, log onto https://revenuelaw.floridarevenue.com/LawLibraryDocuments/2019/06/TIP-122444_ TIP_19A01-03_FINAL_RLL.pdf.

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SUNSHINE: Judge rules against all defendants by the First Amendment also is not persuasive. Every citizen has the right to assemble and has the right to free speech. However, when an individual joins a government advisory board the Sunshine Law still applies. If that were not the case, every county commission, every city council, every advisory board could hold secret meetings and simply say I have a First Amendment right to do so. That would largely make the Sunshine Law meaningless and void,” Nicholas said.

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wound that has been so open and so raw out in Bradenton Beach for so long,” Nicholas said before issuing his ruling.

JUDGE’S RULING

When issuing his detailed ruling, Nicholas first cited the Florida Constitution and the Sunshine Law contained within it.

“We begin with Article 1, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution that reads: ‘All meetings of any collegial body of the executive branch of the state government, or of any collegial body of any county, municipality, school district or special district at which official acts are to be taken, or at which public business of such body is to be transacted or discussed shall be open and noticed to the public,’” Nicholas said.

Nicholas noted the defendants were all duly sworn advisory board members who acknowledged participating in Sunshine Law training.

During the trial, Watrous established that each defendant took an oath of office as an advisory board member and swore to protect the United States Constitution and the Florida Constitution. Watrous said those oaths followed the advisory board members wherever they went, including CNOBB meetings.

“The Sunshine Law prohibits discussions of public business. Public business was discussed at every CNOBB meeting.” - Edward Nicholas, Manatee County 12th Circuit Court Judge In their testimony and/or pre-trial depositions, Metz, Mapes, Shay and Bill Vincent expressed their beliefs that CNOBB’s parking garage discussions did not violate the Sunshine Law because the city’s comprehensive plan prohibited parking garages and it was not reasonably foreseeable that one could ever be built.

Nicholas noted City Planner Alan Garrett testified the comp plan only prohibited parking garages in two of the city’s 11 zone district designations in 2017.

“A parking garage could theoretically be built in nine designated areas within the city,” Nicholas said of the comp plan as it existed in 2017.

COMPLIANCE CONCERNS

Nicholas noted Perry sent an email to the Planning and Zoning board members on July 25, 2017, notifying them of the potential Sunshine Law implications of their CNOBB meetings and email exchanges.

Nicholas noted Perry also emailed then-Mayor Bill Shearon two days later, and Shearon forwarded that email to the planning board members.

MEETING RECORDINGS

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The defendants and defense attorneys awaited the judge’s ruling Friday morning.

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City Attorney Ricinda Perry, paralegal Michael Barfield and attorney Robert Watrous successfully presented the city’s case.

That email also expressed concerns about advisory board members attending CNOBB meetings in violation of the Sunshine Law. The trial included extensive discussion about the 2017 correspondence Bill Vincent had with the Florida Commission on Ethics and the Florida Office of the Attorney General regarding advisory board members participating in CNOBB meetings.

The Commission on Ethics response advised Vincent to review the Sunshine Law manual at the Attorney General’s website and possibly consult with private counsel. The Attorney General Office’s response advised Vincent to consult with the city attorney.

“The defendants never got answers to those questions. The defendants continued to meet despite their concerns, despite not getting answers to these very important questions. Had they contacted Ricinda Perry, she would have answered: ‘Yes, the Sunshine Law applies.’ Had they contacted

any attorney in the state of Florida they would have said, ‘Yes, the Sunshine Law applies,’ ” Nicholas said.

CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS

During the trial, Shults, Metz, Mapes and Vincent expressed their opinions that state law allowed the advisory board members to discuss city issues that pertained to the possible pursuit of citizens’ initiatives.

“The defendants attempt to characterize these violative meetings as ballot initiative meetings pursuant to Section 166.031 (Florida Statute) is simply not persuasive. This ballot initiative defense strikes this court as an afterthe-fact attempt to justify or otherwise rationalize what were otherwise clear and unequivocal violations of the Sunshine Law. It is a clever explanation for such violations, but it is not a compelling or persuasive one,” Nicholas said.

“The efforts to characterize their violative meetings as the right to assemble and speak freely as guaranteed

During the trial, Nicholas heard audio recordings of entire CNOBB meetings and audio excerpts from CNOBB meetings.

“It’s certainly unusual that we have tapes of at least some of the meetings that took place outside of the Sunshine,” Nicholas said.

He then recited some of the statements made at CNOBB meetings: • “I have concerns about how the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) is functioning;” • “We need to prohibit the construction of a parking garage in the city of Bradenton Beach;” • “It is on the CRA list;” • “Parking garage could easily come before Planning and Zoning;” • “That whole strip over there would be a parking garage;” • “We need to specify a municipal parking garage;” • “It would be a huge building;” • “We need to prohibit construction of a parking garage in Bradenton Beach, it doesn’t matter if it’s by a municipality or a huge corporation;” • “Horrendous traffic problems with a parking garage.”

Nicholas then said, “Those were all quotes. That is the very definition of a discussion about public business. And it wasn’t just parking garage discussions: CNOBB discussed ropes and bollards, sidewalks, parking issues, the Bridge Tender (Inn) land swap, Bridge Street planters – all issues that had come before Planning and Zoning or Scenic WAVES.” “The Sunshine Law prohibits discussions of public business. Public business was discussed at every CNOBB meeting. Public business was discussed every time CNOBB met. That was largely the point of the organization,” Nicholas said.

“Also, there were at least four CNOBB meetings that were not recorded early on as the group was becoming organized. What was discussed at those meetings? Who attended those meetings? These questions point to the SEE SUNSHINE, PAGE 26

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Home, sweet shell

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eashells are fun to find, but should you take them home?

It’s actually illegal to take some shells, and it may be bad for the beach to take shells that are legal.

In Manatee County, which includes Anna Maria Island, it’s illegal to take more than two shells per day containing living organisms of any single species, and you must have a Florida recreational saltwater fishing license in order to take them, even from the shoreline, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

The two-shell limit applies to shells with animals living inside, like hermit crabs, as well as sand dollars and starfish, which are animals themselves.

It’s easy to tell if you have a live sand dollar – live ones are brown and fuzzy; white and smooth ones have gone on to the big beach in the sky. Live starfish have flexible arms; dead starfish don’t. You can often find dead sand dollars and starfish where there are live ones; take those, and let the living ones propagate.

The two-shell limit does not apply to oysters and hard clams, but they have bag limits and are subject to regulations on closed seasons, size limits and approved harvesting

Cindy Lane areas.

The two-shell limit also does not apply to sunray venus clams or coquinas. But wherever there are live coquinas, look nearby for empty coquina shells, which look like butterfly wings – you may not have to take live ones. And keep in mind that the color of coquinas, like most other live shells, will fade when the animal is no longer in residence.

It’s also illegal to take Bahama starfish, live bay scallops or queen conch, but you can take empty queen conch shells as long as you didn’t kill or remove living queen conch to make them empty.

BAD FOR THE BEACH?

The law allows taking a shell “if the shell does not contain a live shellfish at the time of harvest and a live shellfish is not killed, mutilated, or removed from the shell prior to the harvest of the shell.”

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The Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department sponsored a seashell identification tour in June on Coquina Beach.

But even when it’s legal, it may not be wise to take shells from the beach, according to a 2014 study on the effects of tourism on seashell loss.

Shell collecting causes beach erosion because shells help stabilize the beach, according to the study, led by Michael Kowalewski of the University of Florida’s Florida Museum of Natural History and the University of Barcelona.

The study says that shell collecting also negatively impacts birds and invertebrates that live on the beach because birds use

shells as nest-building material, and marine organisms use shells to hide from predators.

Some countries recognize the negative effects of shell removal, including the Bahamas, which limits the quantity of shells tourists can export without special permits, the study says.

The study suggests that all shells on the beach should be left where nature intended.

So legal or not, living or not, free or not, don’t take bagfuls of shells home; they’re better off on the beach than in the basement.

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FORCE MAIN: Project returns

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moved.

Chappie suggested the county block off a portion of the nearby Cortez Beach parking area to serve as a parking area for construction employees and a staging area for equipment and materials.

Chappie wants to ensure that the shoreline mangroves at east end of Fifth Street South be kept as healthy as possible. He also noted there will be water removal pumps running around the clock for four or five days in a row, and this could create some noise issues.

The project will push north with an open cut trench along Bay Drive South, where Burnett said it could temporarily impact business operations at and near the Bridge Tender Inn. The project will then continue with an open cut trench north along Church Street North and

BB opposes offshore drilling The Bradenton Beach City Commission recently joined the Anna Maria City Commission in adopted a city resolution that states the city’s opposition to expanding the areas where offshore oil and natural gas drilling are in allowed in coastal waters. The commission action was preceded by a recent visit from Hunter Miller, who serves as the Florida Gulf Coast Campaign Organizer for the Oceana organization. A full list of coastal counties and cities that have adopted similar resolutions can be found at www.stopthedrill.org.

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This is what Avenue C looked like in June of 2018 when the force main project was underway at the north end of the city. proceed and stop just short of First Street North.

Directional boring will then be used to run the sewer pipe under the concrete surface at the Bradenton Beach Marina and connect it to an existing lift station near the Cortez

Bridge.

City Attorney Ricinda Perry stressed the need for the county to notify all impacted property owners in advance.

She also stressed that this is a county project the city has no control over.

Celebrate The Center Come out to the Waterline Marina Resort and Beach Club at 6 p.m. Friday, July 26 and celebrate The Center of Anna Maria Island. Executive Director Christopher Culhane and board Chair David Zaccagnino are hosting a donor appreciation and informational session with Lancaster Designs serving as signature sponsor for the event. The Center’s past year of operations will be discussed and new Director of Development Jim McDaniel will be introduced. Waterline is at 5325 Marina Drive in Holmes Beach.

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Pool, beach lifeguards train together Lifeguards from the G.T. Bray Aquatic Center pool got salty on Friday at Coquina Beach with beach lifeguards in a training exercise led by Manatee County Marine Rescue Chief Joe Westerman. Lifeguards learned to paddle a rescue board, put a victim on the board and paddle the victim to shore and saw a demonstration by the county’s Marine Rescue Paramedic Lifeguard Program in a simulated near-drowning.

Four job openings for beach lifeguards are expected to come open in August.

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Success: opportunity meets preparedness Reel Time RUSTY CHINNIS

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t seems that we have to work harder all the time for a day on the water that includes catching. That’s after actually having the chance for a day on the water fishing. It’s a fact for most anglers that those days are far apart, and it’s all too easy in our haste to just grab our gear, put it on the boat and head for the water. All too often we forget to check some of the most basic things that make the difference between fishing and catching. A little forethought and preparation will help assure you turn your opportunities into success.

It’s a good idea to have a checklist to follow before you ever make the first cast.

These are the major reasons we lose fish and with some due diligence it can be easily avoided.

A sharp hook is obviously one of the most important components of an effective rig. It’s also one of the easiest things to forget to check. A hook can be razor sharp the last time you used it and can become dulled with contact to the rub rail of the boat, objects in the water, guides and many other things. Test it every time you step to the bow, and you’ll have a better chance at catching that fish you searched long and hard for. I like to check the hook on my finger nail. If I put it there and it doesn’t slip, I know its sharp enough. Still it’s a good idea to have a hook sharpener on hand and touch up the point several times during any outing.

Knots are probably the second leading

reason fish are lost. Even the best tied knot will break if it’s not tightened well. You may tie perfect knots, but there’s a chance they could loosen between trips. Always make sure you moisten knots before tightening them, and draw them up very tight. The first place a line will break is at a knot when it slips.

Checking the drag is, of course, one of the most important things you can do. I would suggest having the drag set so you don’t have to touch it while fighting a fish.

Make sure your drag is smooth. You’ll know it needs attention if there’s any jerking motion when line leaves the spool.

Checking leader and line for nicks and abrasion is another must. It’s easy to cut off a small section of leader and re-tie than to lose a good fish to an imperfect line. Fly anglers can avoid a lost fish by always stretching their fly line. Fly line has memory and will come off the spool in small loops that can tangle easily, causing you to break off a fish. Strip off the line you’ll be casting, make a cast and gently stretch it as you retrieve it.

On hot summer days, it’s a good idea to wet the line occasionally to keep i from getting hot and sticky.

Each time you step to the bow, make sure you check all the components that lead to success. You’ll find it will make a big difference at the end of your fishing day. On the days you get the opportunity, you don’t want to end up with pulled hooks or a break off because you didn’t check your drag or leader.

While you’ll always lose fish even when everything is right, you’ll definitely have a better chance at success if you’re prepared when opportunity presents itself. Sharp hook, smooth leader, properly set drags, stretched line and tight properly secured knots. Tight lines!

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Even a well stretched fly line can create a disaster if it gets too hot. This knot was created by a tarpon!

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TURTLE TIPS During sea turtle season, May 1 – Oct. 31, please follow these tips: • Turn off lights visible from the beach and close blinds from sundown to sunrise; lights confuse nesting sea turtles and may cause them to go back to sea and drop their eggs in the water, where they won’t hatch. Light can also attract hatchlings away from the water.

• Don’t use flashlights, lanterns or camera flashes on the beach at night.

• Remove all objects from the sand from sundown to sunrise; they can deter sea turtles from nesting and disorient hatchlings.

• Fill in the holes you dig in the sand before leaving the beach; they can trap nesting and hatching sea turtles, which cannot live long out of the water.

• Don’t use wish lanterns or fireworks; they litter the beach and Gulf.

• Do not trim trees and plants that shield the beach from lights.

• Never touch a sea turtle; it’s the law. If you see people disturbing turtles, call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Wildlife Alert hotline at 888-404FWCC (3922).

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Volunteers clean the beach Keep Manatee Beautiful Executive Director Jennifer Hoffman, above, coordinated a beach cleanup on Friday, July 5, to remove trash from Fourth of July festivities. Top, Bridget Windsor and Jill Newman, of Cortez, volunteered to clean beaches after the Fourth of July. They found mostly cigarette butts, consistent with previous cleanups. Sen. Joe Gruters (R) of Sarasota filed a bill in the Florida Legislature this year, SB 218, that would have prohibited smoking on public beaches, but it died in the Environment and Natural Resources committee on May 3.

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Who doesn't love a good barbecue?

Molly O'Connor

Ingredients

½ white onion chopped 3 garlic cloves 2 fresh mangos, peeled and diced 15 oz. can tomato sauce ¼ c. molasses ¼ c. brown sugar 3 Tbs. Dijon mustard ¼ c. apple cider vinegar 1 poblano pepper 1 jalapeno (use less if you don’t like spice) salt and pepper to taste 2 lbs. shrimp, peeled and deveined. It is best to use a larger shrimp like 21/25 or 16/20 per pound. This will allow the sauce on the shrimp to caramelize during grilling without overcooking the seafood.

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ith the beautiful weather available to us in Florida, barbecuing is easily a year-round event. And as a personal chef, I am often asked by my clients to cook at these outdoor parties. It provides me a lot of variety to pair sauces and protein, which is something that’ll make your good barbecue great.

Barbecue sauce is classically American, with many regions hosting their own versions.

Whether it's sticky and sweet or tangy and spicy, everyone has a favorite. When cooking Florida inspired food, I like to make use of all the citrus and tropical fruits as part of my sauce. With mango season in full swing this time of year, a mango flavored sauce is my own favorite and goto choice.

Mango barbecue sauce blends the best of both flavors – such as rich malt molasses and tart apple cider vinegar – with the sweetness of fresh mango. This particular sauce is also extremely versatile and can be used on grilled fish, shrimp, chicken, as a pizza topping or even as a dip.

When using this for grilling, be sure to use a portion of the sauce as a marinade to get the flavor really immersed in the protein.

My personal preference for using this mango barbecue sauce

Mango Barbecue Shrimp Sauce

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Fresh shrimp works great with mango barbecue sauce. is with grilled shrimp or fish.

When grilling seafood, fresh is key. Here on Anna Maria Island, my seafood shopping is done at Captain Anthony's Seafood Market on Spring Avenue. At this market I can choose the freshest large shrimp, stone crab in season or snapper that will blend flawlessly with the mango sauce. Why not treat yourself to the ultimate grilling experience and pick up the freshest ingredients on Anna Maria?

When making grilled seafood to pair with this barbecue sauce,

a perfect side dish is cilantro lime rice. The acid from the lime cuts through the sweet mango, giving depth to the entire meal.

I like to pair this dinner with a nice white wine. You can't go wrong with a sauvignon blanc or rose, both of which go well with flavors of the grilled garlicky shrimp.

This sauce is easy to make and leaves only a few dishes to wash!

Fire up the grill this week and give this mango sauce a try; you won't be disappointed. As I like to say – let's eat!

A portion of this sauce will be used as a marinade. In a hot frying pan, add olive oil, onions, and garlic and

sweat them until they are translucent. When done, add everything but the shrimp and simmer on low for 20 30 minutes until the mango and pepper are soft. You can have this sauce with a chunky or smooth texture. If you wish to have a smooth sauce, after cooking, blend in a food processor or blender.

Clean and dry the shrimp and place in a bowl or glass dish.

Pour ½ cup of the freshly made mango barbecue sauce over the shrimp and marinate for at least 1 hour. Grilling shrimp only takes a few minutes, so be sure everything else is ready to go before putting them on the grill. Place shrimp on a hot grill cook for about 3 minutes. Turn shrimp over and brush with more sauce. Cook 3 - 4 minutes longer to finish.

Cilantro Lime Rice Ingredients

2 c. white rice salt, pepper, garlic powder 1 lime ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Rinse rice and add to a pot along with 4 cups of water.

Bring to a simmer, cover the

pot, and reduce to low. Cook for 15 minutes or until water is gone and rice is soft. Don’t stir. Once the rice is done, pour it out on a sheet tray or in a large bowl, add the salt, pepper, garlic power, juice of 1 lime, and the chopped cilantro, then toss. Return rice to serving bowl.

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WMFR plans for new administrative home WMFR commissioners voted unanimously to purchase a 1.88 acre vacant lot located behind the Bealls department store off Manatee Avenue.

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BRADENTON – West Manatee Fire Rescue’s administration offices will soon have a new home.

After much consideration and whittling the list down to two properties, an old dentist office located one parcel over from the district’s previous offices on Third Avenue West and a vacant lot located behind the Beall’s department store in the Fountain Square Shopping Center, commissioners voted unanimously to purchase the vacant lot.

Chief Tom Sousa said he spoke with the owners of both properties and the purchase price of the vacant lot is $295,000 and includes 1.88 acres of land. Commissioners said that while the former dentist office parcel is more convenient because it’s closer to the district’s Station 1 on 69th Street, the

purchase price was higher at $400,000, the lot is smaller and they would have to demolish the existing structure in order to build a hardened building for the administration office that would most likely survive a hurricane intact.

Commissioner Larry Jennis said he preferred the vacant lot property because it didn’t require a demolition and it gives the district more options for the future because of its larger size, something Commissioner Randy Cooper agreed with. The property is currently owned by Yulara 2 LLC. Sousa said that he’d also spoken with a representative from the city of Bradenton who said it was not guaranteed but very likely that the city could provide sewage utility to the property without requiring a lift station and directional bore during construction of the administration building.

Commissioners considered holding on the vote until Commissioner George Harris returned and the full board could vote on the matter. Cooper said he felt it would be unfair to the property owners to delay the vote any further.

“I don’t think we ought to wait on Harris,” Commissioner Al Robinson

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West Manatee Fire Rescue’s board members debate whether or not to vote to purchase a lot for the district’s new administration building in the absence of Commissioner George Harris. said.

Once the purchase of a lot for the new administration building passed, commissioners also voted to purchase another piece of property for the district, this one located behind Station 2 on Cortez Road. Commissioners voted unanimously to purchase a piece of land currently in use by the district for $285,000 from Manatee Fruit. The district was previously leasing the

property and has a training facility and parking lot located on the parcel along with a required drainage pond. Sousa said it was only a matter of time before the district would have to purchase the property and with property values increasing, he saw no reason to delay and risk having to pay more in the future. The district plans to use impact fees for the purchase.

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Family fun At the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach: • Wednesday, July 24, Coloring Club, noon to 1 p.m.; Fun Downloadables, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

• Thursday, July 25, a veteran’s services professional will be available to help vets with needs, 9 a.m. to noon; school age program, “Greek Myths with Katie Adams,” 10 to 11 a.m. ; End of Summer Reading Party, 11 to noon.; Seaside Quilters, 2 to 4 p.m.

• Friday, July 26, Forty Carrots, Partners in Play, 10 to 11a.m. ; Mahjongg Club, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• Saturday, July 27, CPR training, 9 a.m. to noon. Pre-registration is required.

• Tuesday July 30, Preschool story time, “Our Universe,” 10 to 11 a.m.; Mahjongg Club, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Tech Help, 2 to 4 p.m.

All aboard Engineer Jim Zientara, of the Florida Railroad Museum, will address JOY (Just Older Youth) at the Roser Community Church

sounds of Florida railroading as it existed in the 1940s and 1950s.

Lunch is provided for a $5 donation, RSVP to the church office at 941-778-0414 or online at www. roserchurch.com/joy Roser Community fellowship hall is the entrance east of the Roser Memorial Chapel. For more information, go to www.roserchurch.com/joy, call 941-778-0414, or look on Facebook @roserchurch.

Santa takes a holiday Santa Claus will be on Bridge Street on Saturday, July 27, at the Anna Maria Island Privateers’ Christmas in July celebration.

This party, sponsored by the Drift In of Bradenton Beach, starts at 5 p.m. with Santa making his appearance at 6 p.m. There will be live music, and a potluck Christmas dinner that is free for those who bring a dish or anyone can eat for a $5 donation per plate.

There will be a drawing for a liquor basket and a lotto board.

Lotto tickets are $5 for one, $10 for three or $20 for 10 tickets.

Tickets can be pre-purchased at the Drift In; ask for Doreen.

For more information, call 941778-9088 or314-520-2402.

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fellowship hall at 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24.

The goal of the Florida Railroad Museum, Inc. is to preserve Florida’s railroad history. Over the years, the museum has acquired and restored rolling stock and equipment to operate so everyone can appreciate the sights and

Right on the heels of the successful Art Walk on July 12, Island Gallery West, at 5368 Gulf Drive, in Holmes Beach, will be open for a special Art Walk with the theme “Red Hot Summer” on Friday, Aug. 9, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Pieces on display are all 12 inches x12 inches and will represent the heat of summer, and art lovers are invited to cool down in IGW’s air-conditioned gallery and enjoy the exhibit which will run throughout August. The diverse talent of their member artists means each piece will have a different interpretation, and it will be an opportunity to take home an original and unique artwork to enjoy all year round Help IGW support Anna Maria Elementary School’s art programs,

which improve children’s development. It will be donating a percentage of its proceeds from the exhibit to the school.

There will be themed windows for each month of the off-season: September – Shower Power; Octobeer – Harvest.

Enjoy Saturdays at The NEST Come on out to the new Mosaic Center for Nature, Exploration, Science and Technology (NEST), at 10299 9th Ave. N.W., Bradenton, for a morning of exploration from 9 a.m. to noon. on July 27. Walk the grounds of the historic Reasoner Tract and observe botanical giants collected from around the world.

This is suitable for all ages. No reservations are required. For more information, call 941-7425923, ext. 6039.

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The Sun in Italy Mark Labriola, owner of Harry's Grill in Anna Maria, displays a copy of The Sun while at the fountain in the Piazza del Castello 3 in Savignano Irpino, Italy.

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Pier maintenance options include the tenant being responsible for all maintenance of pier premises or the city being responsible for all maintenance of premises – except for the maintenance of the operational fixtures purchased by tenant to operate their businesses.

The lease language proposes the tenant pay an unspecified amount per quarter toward the maintenance of the pier, the approach area and the parking lot.

The draft language includes options for the either the tenant or the city to insure the pier and pay the annual property taxes.

The possible lease options include an absolute net lease where the tenant pays the maintenance, insurance, tax, improvements and is responsible for all expenses of the facility rented; a triple net lease where the tenant pays for maintenance, insurance and taxes; a double net lease where the tenant pays the taxes and the insurance or a modified net lease where the tenant pays the taxes only.

The language proposes the tenant pay an unspecified, monthly

base rent that includes an annual 3 percent increase – or a base rent that increases or decreases each year based on Consumer Price Index.

Another option would be a percentage-based rent that requires the tenant to the pay the city 8 percent of the total revenues generated by the pier-based business operations.

The proposed lease language requires the tenant to maintain a blanket saltwater fishing license that allows anyone to fish from the pier, including those who do not hold their own fishing licenses.

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obvious need for Sunshine Law compliance,” Nicholas said.

Nicholas said the defendants’ passionate and firmly held beliefs regarding city issues caused them to abdicate their obligation to follow the law.

“My finding that all the defendants clearly and unequivocally violated the Sunshine Law does not in any way suggest that they are bad people. I do not agree with the suggestion that the defendants attempted to form a secret government or a shadow government, or that their meetings were surreptitious or clandestine in any way,” Nicholas said.

“Do these individuals have a right to assemble? Absolutely. Do these individuals have a right to free speech? Absolutely. Do these individuals have a right to be concerned about their beloved city?

Of course. But once you choose to become part of the government by becoming a member of a government advisory board you are no longer just a spectator. Rules apply, laws apply. The defendants simply did not follow those rules. The defendants simply did not follow those laws. This is not a close call,” Nicholas said.

“Judgment is in favor of the city.

The court finds that all the defendants, as members of Planning and Zoning and members of the Scenic WAVES Partnership Committee were subject to Article 1, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution and Section 286.011 of Florida Statute,” Nicholas ruled.

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Nicholas said a post-trial hearing will be scheduled to address potential sanctions. These include

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The judge ruled that former advisory board members Rose Vincent, Patty Shay and Tjet Martin violated the Sunshine Law. the city’s request to be reimbursed for a portion of its legal fees that now exceed $250,000.

“We agree with everything the judge said,” Watrous said after he left the courtroom.

“The Sunshine Law has been vindicated,” Barfield said.

“We agree with the judgment and look forward to the city moving forward and healing. The city does not wish to sue any of its board members, and it’s unfortunate this wasn’t settled earlier, but the Sunshine Law is important. It provides the city and its citizens with an open government,” Perry said, “Obviously, I’m pleased with the verdict,” Clarke said.

“Government in the sunshine is why we are here. It’s as simple as that, it’s as important as that.

It’s the foundation of what good government is built on; openness, transparency and accountability.

Anything less is just not acceptable and now’s the time to heal,” Mayor John Chappie said.

“I’m very pleased with the judge’s ruling and I would like to thank

everyone involved for presenting a clear case to the court. This was an unfortunate circumstance the city commission was put in to uphold our oaths to protect the laws of the state and to protect the city from litigation. I wish this would’ve been resolved through our previous settlement offers for a less expensive and earlier conclusion,” Vice Mayor Jake Spooner said.

In March, all six defendants rejected a settlement offer from the city that proposed a collective admission that mistakes were made regarding Sunshine Law compliance and a $500 payment from each defendant. The defendants rejected the settlement offer that required them to acknowledge non-compliance with the Sunshine Law. In May, Metz and the other defendants submitted counter proposals that sought significant financial reimbursement from the city. Metz’s offer also expressed a willingness to subject the city to a future appeals process.

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very dance has specific dance steps, even though some dancers may look like they’re just winging it, they’re not at lest the ones that you keep looking at. Living in a condo requires learning a multiple of dance steps so if you’re not good at condo dancing, you may need to rethink your purchase.

Condo living is great, it frees you of all the day to day maintenance issues that a house requires, exterior painting and pool cleaning are done, lawn is mowed and roof repairs are a thing of the past.

But all of these services come with a price in both money and control.

The first dance steps you need to learn are the condo maintenance fees or homeowner association fees dance.

These fees are established in order to pay for all of the services and expenses the condo association is responsible for.

Owners pay either a monthly or quarterly fee that goes into the association’s funds and allocated to specific reserves.

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As soon as you are in contract for a condo property, the condo fees are disclosed to you. You in turn need to disclose these fees to your lender if you are applying for a mortgage. Condo fees are calculated by lenders right along with principal, interest, taxes and insurance in order to qualify for financing.

Condos with high fees can kill a deal if the potential buyer does not qualify for a mortgage because of the fees. This can be a tricky calculation for condos that are new construction, since it’s not uncommon for the developer to low ball common charges in order to sell units which means that marginal buyers may

not get their financing if the fees are adjusted upward prior to closing.

The second dance that has very complicated steps is the giving up of control to the condo boards and management company. If you’re one of those people who needs to dot every I and question every rule you may have a hard time learning this dance.

There’s a fair amount of freedom you give up living in a condo. For instance if you liked skinny dipping in your single-family home pool you better start buying a bunch of bathing suites, or if your neighbor on the other side of your common wall have their grandchildren over every Sunday to watch football, either you join the party or go out for the day. Condo living is nothing if not a compromise.

There is, however, a way to gain some control and that’s by volunteering to join the condo board. Based on how the condo documents are drawn up, condo

board members have a lot of power.

They can change rules, choose contractors to do jobs and move money around.

There certainly are decisions the boards cannot make without a vote of the residents, so learning what decisions condo boards can and cannot make is important before going forward.

If you don’t join the board yourself, make sure you vote for board members who you feel are qualified and ethical. In addition, condo boards who have good management companies to advise and guide them are better run.

Successful condo living is a “live and let live” concept. Minor infractions of rules should be overlooked, and flexibility will make your living experience rewarding. If you want a carefree lifestyle and the ability to lock your door and leave like so many people in Florida do condo living is a perfect fit, but first you need to learn the condo dance and dance like a pro.

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WMFR welcomes new firefighter Lisa Sedillo isn’t the first female firefighter that West Manatee Fire Rescue has had, but she is the first one in several years. Chief Tom Sousa told board members about the new hire during the July 16 commission meeting. Sousa said that Sedillo came to the fire service after serving as an EMS paramedic and that he believes she brings a lot of value to the district. Previously, the district has been home to four female firefighters since its inception in 2000. Commissioner Al Robinson requested that she and other new hires be invited to future meetings to meet the board members.

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Nature artist Cove Gallery on Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach has a new artist. Kristy Milner is local and does original work, specializing in Anna Maria Island sea turtles and the vibrant colors of the Island. For more information, call Cove Gallery at 941-7737522.

Prevention Plus is offering stroke and vascular screening at reduced prices on Nonday, Aug. 5, at The Center at 437 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. The screenings include stroke/carotid ultrasound for $40, abdominal aortic aneurysm for $40, arterial disease test for $40, thyroid ultrasound for $40, abdominal ultrasound for $95 and heart scan-echocardiogram for $95 or all six tests for only $179. Blood tests, liver, cholesterol, PSA and TSH tests are also available. To register, call 888-667-7587.

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process and the agreement with Mason Martin Builders to construct the new buildings at the end of the new Anna Maria City Pier.

Tiffany Eckert and John Pesci, both of Galesburg, Ill., were married May 4 in Bradenton Beach. Tiffany is the daughter of Island resident Tracy Eckert, who lives in Bradenton Beach.

Circuit clerk program set Giving Back for healthy teens Tickets for the annual Giving Back fundraiser are still available.

This year’s fundraising efforts will benefit the Healthy Teens Coalition of Manatee County. The event will take place Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Swordfish Grill in Cortez.

Tickets are $75 and include one cocktail and an hour’s worth of complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Savannah Brady, Tanya McCormick and TC & the Troublemakers will provide them musical entertainment. For more information, call 941-798-2035.

Ballot questions on agenda The agenda for the Anna Maria City Commission’s Thursday, July 25, meeting calls for discussion on the mayor’s solid waste contract agreement negotiations with Waste Management; the ballot questions to be placed on the 2019 ballot as a result of the recent charter review

The office of the Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller will host a presentation on Wednesday, July 31, from 2 to 4 p.m. about the resources available to county residents and how to access them online.

The program will be at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

Speakers include Angel Colonneso, the Manatee County clerk of the circuit court and comptroller, and representatives from different departments of the clerk ‘s office.

The website offers access to the various departments, services, latest news, important information, forms, reports, fee listings and more. Online services range from making online payments to searching court case information and initiating a marriage license application.

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Youth indoor soccer heats up the summer

BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN

As the temperature of the summer heats up, so does the action of the indoor soccer court at The Center on Anna Maria Island.

With more than half the games played in the season, the dominant teams in both the Intermediate and Advanced leagues have risen to the top, but the season is still young and the championship is any single team’s to win.

Last Tuesday night, Cloud Pest Control and Island Vacation Properties faced off with Cloud eeking out the win, and both teams have very similar mid-season records in the Intermediate league.

Cyrus Ryan was credited with a hat trick, scoring all three goals for Cloud Pest Control. Clancy Cusack and Kason Davis scored a single goal each for Island Vacation Properties.

In the second game of the night during Intermediate league action, Moss Builders once again dominated, beating Solid Rock Construction 3-0. Dylan Sato scored two goals and Jackson Titen had a solo goal for the Moss Builders squad.

The last two match-ups of the night saw the Advanced league teams go head-to-head. Ugly Grouper struggled against both of their opponents in the back-to-back games.

AMI Locals won their game against Ugly Grouper, ending with the game score of 5-1. Will Wright scored the single goal for Ugly Grouper.

Evan Talucci hit the net twice for AMI Locals, with teammate Savana Coba scoring a hat trick of her own.

Victor Albrecht scored the lone goal in the final game of the night for Ugly Grouper. Top ranked G&G Yardscaping played with a tremendous amount of teamwork, with assists by Katie Stembridge, Ryan Joseph, Cale Rudacille and Connor Samblis.

Each of the G&G players with assists also scored goals, with Samblis credited with three goals in the game, clinching the win with the score of 6-1.

With one more week of regular season indoor soccer play on the schedule, the youth players continue to play hard toward the championship game on Tuesday, Aug, 13, at 5 p.m.

SUN SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, JULY 16 YOUTH INDOOR SOCCER – INTERMEDIATE LEAGUE Cloud Pest Control (1-2) 3 Island Vacation Properties (1-3) 2 Moss Builders (3-0) 3 Solid Rock Construction (0-3) 0

YOUTH INDOOR SOCCER – ADVANCED LEAGUE Ugly Grouper 1 AMI Locals (2-2-1) 5

Ugly Grouper (1-3-1) 1 G&G Yardscaping (4-1) 6

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OBITUARIES Arthur Abo Arthur Abo, of Wallingford Conn., and Anna Maria Island, died Friday, June 28, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Rose M. (Perrone) Abo. He was born in Paterson, N.J., a son of the late Isaac and Rebecca Abo and was a U.S. Army veteran. Besides his wife, Rose, he leaves his son, Stephen Abo (Melissa); his daughter, Allyson Salek (Jeffery); his four loving grandchildren, Braden and Skylar Abo and Emily and Matthew Salek; his sister Dorothy Mizzi (George); his brother, Leon Abo; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Alex Abo. His family would like to thank the doctors and nurses of Midstate Medical Center for the excellent care that they provided to Arthur.

Arthur spent his career as a CPA, first working in public accounting, then in the insurance industry as a tax accountant for Mass Mutual and Anthem, Blue Cross in the adult education education program.

His passion was playing slow pitch softball with the recreation program where he played for more than 30 years. He loved being a pitcher and ex-

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7/9, found property, 10005 Gulf Drive. A wallet was turned in to a deputy.

6/20, theft from a construction site, 406 Spring Ave. Metal roofing sheets were stolen.

Lost property, Rod & Reel Pier, 875 N. Shore Drive. After having a stranger take his picture with his smart phone, the victim said he could not find the phone.

celled at it. Later, he joined the senior league. He was also passionate about going to Anna Maria Island for the winters to enjoy the warmth and sunshine.

He was involved with community youth sports when his children played in the Wallingford Youth Soccer League. He and his wife hosted two high school students, one from Norway and the other from Italy, with the AFS Chapter in Wallingford His family received relatives and friends in the Wallingford Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 3, followed by a funeral service. Gifts in his memory may be sent to the Sister’s Project, P.O. Box 1643, Wallingford, CT 06492, wwwwallingfordfh.com.

Nicholas Guerra Nicholas Guerra, age 60, beloved husband of Sharon Guerra(nee Wright);loving father of Nickolas, Michael Guerra, Amanda (Aaron) Huffman and Emily (Tom) Dickson; cherished grandfather of Madison and Leonardo Huffman; proud son of the late Nick and Phyllis Guerre (nee Fiordirosa); dear brother of Jerry (Lisa)Guerra; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews and in-law to Bill and Rita Wright passed away on July 2, 2019. There was a visitation on July 9 and a funeral service on July 10 in Evergreen Park, Ill., and he was interred at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 7/16, domestic battery, 313 Magnolia Ave, Vacationers got into an argument that turned physical. The husband was arrested after witnesses spoke to deputies.

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7/14, petit theft, Swordfish Grill, 4628 119th St. W. The victim hung her purse on a rail beneath the bar and later found it was missing.

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in Alsip, Ill. Kenny Brothers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Dr. Boris G. Kousseff Dr. Boris G. Kousseff, 84, of Bradenton, passed away July 15, 2019 after suffering from Alzheimer’s and Parkinson diseases.

He was the director of pediatrics/ genetics program, also professor of genetics at the University of South Florida in Tampa from 1982 to 2004.

He was an inspiration to many and he will be missed.

He is survived by his niece, Thea Kodjabacheva and nephew, Hristo Koussev.

Dr. Kousseff retired to Anna Maria Island in 2004. In 2015, he moved to Water’s Edge Retirement Community of Bradenton, where he lived the rest of his life.

No local services are to be held. His niece, Thea, will take his cremated remains to Sofia, Bulgaria, where he came from. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be made to www. brownandsonsfuneral.com

Frank Rudolf Erich Kremps Frank Rudolf Erich Kremps, of Bradenton, 58, born Feb. 2, 1961, passed away July 9, 2019, at his home with his devoted wife by his side. He was born 68th Street. The driver of a golf cart was stopped with a male passenger.

The two officers suspected the driver to be intoxicated and had him perform a field sobriety test, which led to his arrest. While checking the driver’s wallet, the officer found another ID, and the driver admitted it was his brother’s ID and he needed it because his driver’s license was expired.

7/10, theft, 500 block of 74th Street. A grill worth $1,100 was stolen from the back yard.

7/13, DUI, 700 Manatee Ave. While on patrol, the officer saw a pickup driver

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in Altena, Germany, and came to this country in 1995. He resided in Holmes Beach before settling down in northwest Bradenton.

He leaves behind his loving wife, Lesley; his faithful canine, Max; two children, Christopher and Franziska; and two grandchildren, Paul and Lucy.

Frank was a successful and proud owner of his HVAC Company, Florida Service Heating and Cooling, Inc. Frank was known for his devotion to family and friends. Frank’s second family were all the men and women he worked with while employed with Manatee County at the Port Manatee Detention Facility. Frank enjoyed everyone, but the group from there was so special to him. He also worked for Climatic Conditioning Co., Inc. and was grateful for the help and support they gave him. Frank enjoyed fishing, boating, entertaining friends and satisfying his palette with fine German cuisine.

We will all remember “The German” for his bigger than life personality, booming laugh, gadget guru, creative solution to almost any mechanical situation, a hardworking man and his generous spirit.

A celebration of life will be held for Frank from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd St W, Bradenton Fl. 34209. Condolences to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com

fail obey a flashing red light and drive carelessly. He pulled over the suspect, who lit a cigarette to disguise his breath. The officer noticed other hints of intoxication, and the driver politely refused to perform a field sobriety test and was taken into custody.

7/13, driving with a suspended license, 4300 block of Gulf Drive. The officer stopped the defendant because the license plate reader said the vehicle’s owner’s driver’s license had been revoked. He was ticketed, and his passenger drove his vehicle home for him.

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Across 1 Pickup artist?

10 Holy, in Le Havre 15 Like one with greasy palms?

16 Added on 17 Thrill seeker 18 2011 Atlantic hurricane 19 Tied accessories 20 Speak further about 22 Spoken with ease 25 Become unusable, as airplane wings 26 Like La Niña, e.g.: Abbr.

27 Motor-assisted twowheelers 30 Poker pot items, maybe 33 Luxury fashion giant 34 Backside 35 Like a home-cooked meal 41 Mouse target 42 Early number?

43 TV heroine with a weapon called a chakram 44 Checked at the airport 46 Tavern need: Abbr.

49 Sign up, in Sussex 51 Pax __ 53 Getting burned, in a way 57 Basics 58 Had a home-cooked meal 59 Metaphorical selfhelp aid 62 Position to take 63 Jumpy

64 Unwieldy ships 65 Plow, e.g.

Down 1 Catch a few z’s 2 Facilitate 3 Heart part 4 “__ Eyes”: 1969 Guess Who hit 5 Sustained 6 It may start with “I” 7 Roof edge 8 Cut from the same cloth 9 Country singer Pickler 10 __-reeve: early name for a sheriff 11 Stringless strings?

12 Make very afraid 13 Vegas rival 14 Churchill successor 21 Some window units 23 Foam-based brand 24 Way up 28 Enthusiastic response 29 Segway PT inventor Dean 31 George Lucas’ alma Answers to 07-17-19 Crossword Puzzle.

mater: Abbr.

32 Library order 33 Artist’s drawing choice 35 Stir 36 It makes a rally irrelevant 37 There’s no going back on it 38 Normal: Abbr.

39 “Moonstruck” star 40 Second effort 44 Became the champ 45 Excuses 46 Maze runner 47 As a backup 48 Deceased toon?

50 Tears 52 Some game winners 53 Foolhardy 54 Classic accusation 55 Brief court plea 56 Neil Young’s “Heart of __” 60 Longtime Coke product 61 Beatles’ bassist before Paul

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These items are available for best offer at the Anna Maria Island Historical Museum, 402 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 7780492: Lexmark Multi Function color printer, WIFI Enabled, approx year 2010; HP Laser Jet Color Printer CP1025nw, approx year 2015; ACER LCD Flat Screen Monitor with Dell Keyboard; HP Envy Color Scanner Flatbed Series D410, approx year 2015; Two Fellowes Laminator Saturn 2 Series.

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ESTATE SALE SATURDAY July 27. 8:30am-2pm. 221 Chilson, City of Anna Maria (must park with wheels off pavement) Sofa, Chairs, Ottoman, Queen bed set

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FACE PAINTER/PORTRAIT ARTIST Island student artist, reasonable price for parties, events, and special portraits. Call/text Lillian 210-380-9691 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 nonperishable food. Donations boxes are located at the Church, Moose Club, and Walgreen’s.

Join the team at the FLORIDA MARITIME MUSEUM to preserve Florida’s fishing and maritime heritage. Assist with collections, school tours and more! Contact 941-708-6120

BOATS: SALES & RENTALS 2008 MAKO 204cc 150 Suzuki 450 hours T-Top. EZ Load Trailer.

Lift Kept, One Owner $23,000. Call 941-7268414

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COMMERCIAL SALES, RENT & LEASE 13 UNIT RESORT: $4,799,000 Bradenton Beach on Gulf Dr. WAREHOUSE: 9300 sq ft possible Machine Shop w/ Heavy Duty Elect. Or Car Storage. So many Possibilities. Near SRQ Airport. $595,000. Island Real Estate Alan Galletto 941232-2216

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

EMPLOYMENT SOLO’S PIZZA LOOKING for part time evening cook.

Call 941-778-8118 GUEST SERVICE AGENTS NEEDED. We are looking for a passionate, dedicated guest service agent for a full-time position on Anna Maria Island. The position requires phone and computer skills, attention to detail, kind-hearted customer service skills and the curiosity to learn. Position will require morning, evenings, weekends and holidays. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

The candidate should send their resume to jmurrell@ silverresorts.com or apply in person at Bridgewalk a landmark resort 100 Bridge Street Bradenton Beach, Florida 34217

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FOR SALE VARIDESK CUBE CORNER 36, two tier design and keyboard deck.

Heavyweight base for stability. Color black.

Also Varidesk sitting/ standing chair and floor mat. All perfect condition. All pieces new $805. Asking $250. Call Steve 941-724-2728.

GARAGE, MOVING, RUMMAGE & YARD SALES ROSER THRIFT SHOP open Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am-2pm,Saturday 10am-1pm, Annex till 12pm. Donations preferred Wednesdays 9am -11am 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

Phone 941-779-2733

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.

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Design/Build. Since 1968.

License # CRC1327296.

Call Jerry Kern 941-7781115 www.kernconstructioninc.com GET’R DONE DRYWALL, INC Specializing in Remodels & Repairs. Island Resident for 18 years. Call Neil Cell 941-962-1194 LIGHTHOUSE PROPERTY INNOVATIONS LLC State Certified General Contractor (Lic. #CGC 1515821) New Construction, Renovations & Additions. Call 941-266-7500 MASTER CARPENTER. Decks-Docks-FencingStairs & Railing. Free Estimates. Handyman Work. Call Richard 941448-3571 JSAN CORPORATION Renovations and Handyman Services 941-2430995 jsancorporation@gmail. com Flooring, Drywall, Painting, Repairs, Kitchen and Bathrooms, Trim & Doors.

Credit Cards Accepted.

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

“More than just a Painter!”

Drywall, pressure washing, handyman services and hauling. Call David 941-565-9446 Carroll 941773-4777

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

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: NORMS TOWING gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 08/07/2019, 09:00 am at 1855 63RD AVENUE E. BRADENTON, FL 34203, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. NORMS TOWING reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

1FMZU67E63UC81729 2003 FORD 1HGEM21533L067230 2003 HONDA 1ZVBP8AM8B5160151 2011 FORD 2B3LA43G56H472484 2006 DODGE 2C4GM68424R581252 2004 CHRYSLER 3GNVKGE08AG263469 2010 CHEVROLET 3N1AB41D2WL056348 1998 NISSAN 4A32B2FF5CE015138 2012 MITSUBISHI 5Y2SL65817Z441482 2007 PONTIAC JH4CU2F43CC010384 2012 ACURA JT3GN86R9V0045129 1997 TOYOTA KMHWF25VXXA051384 1999 HYUNDAI KNAGM4A77F5650314 2015 KIA KNDJT2A51D7506290 2013 KIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: NORMS TOWING gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 08/14/2019, 09:00 am at 1855 63RD AVENUE E. BRADENTON, FL 34203, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. NORMS TOWING reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

1FTPW12524KA12172 2004 FORD 1HTWBAAN55J042446 2005 INTERNATIONAL 2HGES16542H602893 2002 HONDA 3C3HY55X68T108768 2008 CHRYSLER 3KPFK4A72JE236665 2018 KIA 3N1BC1CP1AL462282 2010 NISSAN JKAEXKG10JDA04780 2018 KAWASAKI KMHDH4AE1BU145874 2011 HYUNDAI

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LOST & FOUND FOUND DIAMOND RING on Friday July 5 on Coquina Beach. Call Bradenton Beach Police Department 941-778-6311 LOST DIAMOND STONE on Trolley or shops on Anna Maria Island. $500 REWARD. Call 314-324-5921 LOST EYE GLASSES April 19th. Dark men’s frame.

Anthony Peoples Design.

Call 269-344-7960 LOST WHITE GOLD 18 carat wedding band on Anna Maria Island on beach near Sandbar Restaurant. Call 352-484-4040 if found.

LOST ON AMI near the curve at Bradenton beach in the gulf a small red ricoh underwater camera and a size 14 gold wedding band of 25 years. reward if found. Has very sentimental pictures that I cannot duplicate the camera had a half of a lanyard attached to it and on the clip of the lanyard was my wedding ring. Call 205-223-1548

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

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

941-812-0507 “WIZARD OF WALLS”.

Established 1980 Prompt quality service.

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

Quality Workmanship.

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

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DONALD PERKINS PAINTING LLC fully insured. 30 years experience. Many Island references. Call 941-705-7096

PETS NO NEED FOR Doggie Daycare. I can walk your dog, exercise, Pet taxi to Vet or Groomer. Loving attention. Lots of cuddling. Mary Walsh 941-405-2496

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

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

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

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

Call us today! 941-778-3986

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

PROFESSIONAL PRESSURE & WINDOW WASHING AUTHORITY ONE CLEANING: Residential, Commercial, Construction and Vacation Rentals . Also available Power Washing, Roof Cleaning and Windows.

Call 941-251-5948

BOYD REALTY. The oldest same family company in Manatee County. We sell on the market off the market and great finds that will never come to the market! Scott May and Brenda Boyd May broker owner. www. boydrealty.com. 941730-8589.

REAL ESTATE HOMES & CONDOS FOR SALE CANAL FRONT HOMES Holmes Beach – GULF FRONT CONDOS Gulf Place, L’Plage, Vista Grande, SPW, 5400 – DUPLEXES & MORE Island Real Estate ASK {Alan Galletto} 941232-2216

SUNBOW BAY CONDO 1221 sq ft Bay view 2BR/2BA. Hurricane glass. New tile throughout new quartz kitchen new bathrooms new electrical. Washer dryer new paint. French doors. beautiful. Cash sale. $365,000. Call 952-9346598

DIRECT WATERFRONT on AMI! ONLY $599,000 Boat slip, garage & panoramic Skyway views! Call Kathleen White at 941-7730165 Island Real Estate KWhite35@tampabay. rr.com 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 PERICO BAY CLUB! 2 miles from AMI! Largest floor plan available 1866sf. 640 Estuary NOW only $319,000! Call Erin Leathem at 941448-5616 Island Real Estate IslandEJ@gmail. com

RENTALS: ANNUAL SABAL PALMS GARDENS, Close to Anna Maria Island nice 2BR/2BA first floor condo, pool, clubhouse, no pets, HOA approval required.$1,200/mo.

HOLMES BEACH, Great 3BR/2BA Island Style home home, open floor plan close to the beach with large bonus room, 2 car garage. $2,750/mo.

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

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ANNUAL RENTALS: 1BR/1BA annual in Holmes Beach available June 1. $1300/mo.

2BR/2BA furnished annual West Bradenton. $1300/ mo. First, last and security. $150 app/lease fee. Call Paradise Realty 941-7784800

HOLMES BEACH 1BR/1BA + bonus room & car port.

Near dog park & tennis courts. Includes W/D, water, internet, alarm system, trash. Consider small dog.

No smoking. First, last & security. $1400/mo. Call 860-922-3857

ANNUAL RENTAL- ANNA MARIA 1BR/1BA steps to beach. Non-smoking.

No pets. $1,400/mo.

Fran Maxon Real Estate 941-778-2307.

RENTALS: SEASONAL & VACATION

ANNUAL RENTAL AT VILLAGE GREEN Oversized Villa with 2 car garage, premium lake view, 2BR/2BA, fully applianced, unfurnished, very clean. Recent updates include plantation shutters, AC, new paint and large heated pool.

First, last plus security. $100 HOA fee. Tenant pays electric/water.

Trash and cable included in rent. $1900/mo. Available NOW. Please Call (owner) Jim 781-6032861 jimreilly@townisp. com LARGE EXECUTIVE HOME, close to beach, 3BR/3BA, available August 1st. $3,200/month - 1st, last, and security deposit req'd.

Call Sato Real Estate, Inc at 941-778-7200 or email monica@satorealestate. com ANNUAL, BRADENTON BEACH, Bayview Terrace, 1 bedroom, bay in back, gulf in front, walk to everything, no smoking, no pets, $1,250/mo. unfurnished, $1,550/mo. furnished. Call 603-9696840.

TIFFANY PLACE Gulf Front Condo for Rent Incredible views from living room and master bedroom. 2BR/2BA Green Real Estate Call 941-778-0455 ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fl Condos. Pool beach access, fully equipped $650$800/wk Redekercondos. com 941-704-7525 GREAT RATES! Weekly, Monthly. 3BR/2BA NW Bradenton. Call Grace 941-201-2190 2BR/2BA HOLMES BEACH furnished, block to beach, large kitchen, dish washer, microwave, W/D available. A/C. Large pool. $1100/mo plus utilities. June thru December 31. Call 847769-6175

2BR/2BA ALL UPDATED available months 8/15/192/1/20 and 4/10/20 view of bay and screened lanai.

Call 551-427-0248

TRANSPORTATION AMI TAXI metered-on-callcards accepted. Airport: Tampa $95, Sarasota $40, Clearwater $85, Orlando $165. Call 800-301-4816. amitaxi4u@gmail.com, www.amitaxi.com ANYTIME TRANSPORTATION to all Airports, Casino, etc. Tampa $70. Sarasota $35. Pets welcome. Very dependable. Reasonable rates. Contact Jeanne.

941-779-5095 AIRPORT RIDES- Tampa, St. Pete, Sarasota. Reasonable rates! Call or text Anna 941-932-1600 ADMIRAL TOWN CAR Professional chauffeur, taxi prices! Airports (1@ $75, 10 $150 to Tampa), Appointments anywhere.

Credit cards accepted. Phil 941-320-1120 admiraltowncar@gmail.com, Licensed & Insured

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