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July 27, 2022

Piney Point stormwater to be discharged into Tampa Bay

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PALMETTO – Approximately 4.5 million gallons of stormwater contained in a storage pond at the Piney Point property is scheduled to be discharged into Tampa Bay at Port Manatee.

The water contains elevated levels of salinity (salt) but does not contain the same high levels of nitrogen and phosphate as the Piney Point water discharged into the bay in 2021, according to the property’s court-appointed receiver, attorney Herb Donica.

The Piney Point property is the site of a phosphate processing plant that closed in the 1960s. In April 2021, a breach in the outer wall of one of the Piney Point retention ponds, built into gypsum waste stacks, resulted in approximately 215 million gallons of water containing high levels of nitrogen and phosphate being discharged into the nearby bay. At the time, HRK Holdings LLC controlled the Piney Point property.

In August 2021, Manatee County Circuit Court Judge Edward Nicholas issued an emergency order appointing Donica to serve as the receiver of the Piney Point site.

The Piney Point site contains multiple storage ponds, which are built into gypsum waste stacks.

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Right of way permit approved for 105 Elm Wendy and Robert Jordan are now trying to sell the two properties they own adjacent to Fedora Campbell’s property at 105 Elm Ave.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – Fedora Campbell is one step closer to building her long-desired beachfront home at 105 Elm Ave. During an emergency city commission meeting on July 21, the Anna Maria Commission voted 5-0 in favor of granting final city approval of the right of way use permit that will allow Gagne Construction to extend Elm Avenue at Campbell’s expense.

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The unpaved extension of Elm Avenue will provide a driveway connection and utilities access to the three-story home to be built on Campbell’s property, but the city-issued permit must first be reviewed and approved by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).

On June 9, the city commission tentatively approved Campbell’s rightof-way use permit request with the stipulation that final commission approval would be contingent on additional drainage elements to be designed and installed in the city right of way at Campbell’s expense to address existing and future flooding concerns at that street end.

Several years ago, Elm Avenue was extended in a similar unpaved man-

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Fedora Campbell’s home will be built in front of the existing beachfront home at 107 Elm Ave. ner – minus the additional drainage components – to provide driveway access for the beachfront home built at 107 Elm Ave. The west end of the avenue currently ends near the driveway of the 107 Elm Ave. home that North Carolina residents Wendy and Robert

Jordan purchased in 2021. There is also a beach access point and a walkover bridge at that street end.

During Thursday’s meeting, Gagne Construction Office Manager Madison Larkin presented the plans for the additional drainage components previously requested by the commission.

Larkin said the proposed drainage elements resemble the vertical infiltration trenches the city recently had installed along Pine Avenue.

The right-of-way improvements will also include the installation of a 3-foot-wide beach access along the north side of the city right of way that will connect with a trail that now leads to the beach. The walkover bridge will SEE ELM, PAGE 25

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Storm brings down tree The storm that passed through the area late afternoon on July 23 took down this tree which landed on a vehicle parked on 115th Street West in the Sunny Shores neighborhood in Cortez.

HOLMES BEACH – Parking garages are one step closer to being officially banned in Anna Maria Island’s largest city.

Commissioners have voted unanimously to pass the first reading of an ordinance banning multi-level parking structures in the city. The ordinance will have a final public hearing and vote in August.

Though parking garages are not currently an allowable use in Holmes Beach, they aren’t exactly prohibited either. Under the proposed ordinance, multi-level buildings with parking would be allowed with parking on the bottom floor. However, any parking above the bottom floor would be prohibited.

City Planner Bill Brisson said that anyone wishing to

build a multi-level building with parking on the bottom and a business on an upper floor would likely have to build that structure in the city’s mixed-use commercial district, noting that the ordinance does not prohibit any other type of parking lot from the city.

Commissioner Carol Soustek said she doesn’t feel that the addition of a parking garage to the city would help solve any of the parking or traffic concerns of residents or visitors.

Mayor Judy Titsworth presented updated visitor parking numbers to commissioners. She said there are 775 parking spaces available at beach accesses and other public parking areas, another 81 parking spaces at the public beach, 3,702 parking spaces at vacation rental properties and 225 spaces at motels in the city, for a total of 4,783 visitor parking spaces.

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New amenities coming to city field City leaders in Holmes Beach are continuing to make improvements to the city field park complex. The park is already home to a small and large dog park, skate park, playground, shuffleboard courts, bocce ball courts, basketball courts and other amenities. Thanks to a $50,727 donation from the Hagen Family Foundation, fitness equipment is being added to the park as well as a mural and the surface of the pickleball courts are being redone, removing the plastic grid that players complained became slippery when wet. Commissioners expressed their thanks to the Hagen Family Foundation for its continued financial support of parks in the city.

Commissioners reappoint city committee members Holmes Beach committee members Mary Lange and Deb Sneddon will be back on the dais when their respective groups continue meeting this fall. City commissioners voted unanimously to reinstate both women during a July 20 meeting. Sneddon will serve an additional threeyear term on the city’s planning commission as second alternate. Her new term expires Aug. 1, 2025. Lange was reappointed to another two-year term on the city’s parks and beautification committee as a full member with a term expiring Aug. 1, 2024. While the parks and beautification committee is on hiatus until October, the planning commission meets on the first Wednesday of every month at Holmes Beach City Hall. The parks committee is still in need of additional members. For more information, visit www.holmesbeachfl.org.

Hands-only CPR class open to public The staff at West Manatee Fire Rescue has a goal of making sure everyone in the district over the age of 18 knows what to do in case of an emergency. Hands-only CPR classes begin Saturday, Aug. 6 at the district’s administration building at 701 63rd St. W. in Bradenton and will be available on the first Saturday of every month.

If you can’t make it to the first Saturday classes, handsonly CPR classes will take place on the third Saturday of every month at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5701 Marina Drive, beginning Aug. 20. Both classes will be held from 9-11 a.m. Classes are limited to 10 people and are free.

Participants will not receive a CPR certification by taking the class. To register, contact WMFR at 941-761-1555.

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New law allows county to restrict beach smoking

A new state law has opened the door for cities and counties to ban smoking at public beaches and parks.

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MANATEE COUNTY – A new state law allowing local governments to ban smoking at public parks and beaches has opened the door for Manatee County to consider such a restriction, but no such plan is in the works - yet.

Dubbed the Florida Clean Air Act, House Bill 105, effective July 1, allows municipal officials to determine whether or not to restrict smoking within the boundaries of any public beaches or parks.

“At this point, there has been nothing placed on an upcoming (county commission) agenda to discuss such matters,” Bill Logan, information outreach manager for Manatee County, wrote in an email to The Sun. One doesn’t have to look hard to find cigarette butts on the ground at Anna Maria Island beaches even at the base of the apparently ignored “bin your butt” receptacles at Manatee Beach are many discarded cigarettes.

“Manatee County certainly will examine the opportunities and limitations in the new statute,” Charlie Hunsicker, director of the Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources department, wrote in an email to The Sun. With every beach cleanup campaign, Hunsicker said the cigarette litter problem in Manatee County proves to be the same as on other public beaches throughout Florida.

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Discarded cigarette butts litter the ground at Manatee Beach. Right, Manatee County provides bins for cigarette butts at public beaches.

“We see a preponderance of non-recyclable cigarette butts that add plastic fibers to our already overloaded Gulf of Mexico environment in a manner both harmful to animal life and our own family-oriented beach experience,” he wrote.

Cigarette filters contain cellulose acetate, a form of plastic that does not easily biodegrade, according to the EPA. “The National Litter Index shows that cigarette butts are consistently the most-littered item… It is estimated that each year, 1.32 billion cigarette butts are littered,” according to the EPA website. Discarded cigarette butts are “unsightly, toxic and harmful to the environment and are easily carried in stormwater runoff through drainage systems and eventually to local

streams, rivers, and waterways.”

Ocean Conservancy, a marine conservation non-profit organization, was an advocate for the HB 105 legislation.

“This is a significant step in the right direction to protect the health and well-being of Florida beaches and our precious seas and wildlife,” according to Jon Paul “J.P.” Brooker, director of Florida Conservation at Ocean Conservancy. “Cigarette butts, while small, have a devastating effect on our environment. Made of tightly packed plastic fibers, the butts erode into smaller bits and accumulate in fish and other organisms. This hurts our seabirds, sea turtles, and marine mammals, and it also hurts human health when people consume sick fish.”

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Commissioners work to clean up beach litter Holmes Beach commissioners are considering passing two ordinances to help combat beach litter.

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

HOLMES BEACH – Commissioners are looking at two ordinances to help combat litter and its negative environmental impacts to the beach.

The first ordinance would prohibit smoking on the beach and in city parks. The ban would not apply to city parking lots.

Beach and park visitors would not be allowed to smoke any filtered cigarette while on those properties. City Attorney Erica Augello said that commissioners cannot regulate the smoking of unfiltered cigars.

Reasons for the proposed ordinance include protecting the pub-

lic from secondhand smoke and reducing cigarettes left on the beach that pollute the environment and can endanger wildlife if they make it into the water or are ingested.

Commissioner Carol Soustek, a smoker, said she isn’t in favor of the ordinance because she feels like it’s taking choices away from the public and would be hard to enforce.

“I don’t want to become a police state,” she said. “I don’t want to regulate everything.”

As a 20-year volunteer with Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring, she said that most of what she saw on the beach was plastic, not cigarette butts.

Commissioner Pat Morton disagreed.

“I don’t want other people’s secondhand smoke,” he said, adding that it’s offensive when you’re not a smoker and that he doesn’t think it’s right for nonsmokers to have to pick up and move on the beach when some-

one lights up around them.

Police Chief Bill Tokajer said that Holmes Beach police officers don’t see a lot of smokers on the beach, but they do get some complaints about smoking in public areas.

The ordinance is moving to a first reading at an unspecified future commission meeting.

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The second ordinance being considered is one banning the sale and distribution of plastic straws.

Before that ordinance moves forward, commissioners instructed the city’s code compliance officers to get input from local businesses on how it would impact their business, what viable alternatives to plastic straws are available and how long it would take them to make the change.

Augello said that plastic straws are the only single-use plastic that commissioners are allowed to regulate.

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Commissioners set maximum millage rate HOLMES BEACH - Commissioners voted to adopt a maximum millage rate for the coming fiscal year, but not all of them were happy about it.

In a 3-1 vote, commissioners set a maximum millage rate of 2.25 mills for the 2022-23 fiscal year beginning Oct. 1. Commissioner Jayne Christenson voted against the maximum millage rate and Commissioner Kim Rash was absent from the July 20 meeting.

The maximum millage rate is the rate commissioners cannot go over when setting the rate and adopting the proposed city budget during upcoming September public hearings.

City Treasurer Lori Hill said that the 2.25 mills rate is what she used when crafting the proposed budget for the new fiscal year. It’s also the same rate that city property owners paid on the current year’s property taxes.

If commissioners stick with the 2.25 rate, it will mean a 17% increase in property taxes due to an increase in property values.

Christenson said that she couldn’t support setting the maximum millage rate at 2.25 because she feels commissioners should be lowering taxes for property owners.

Commissioner Carol Soustek noted that setting the maximum millage rate is just a procedure commissioners have to go through every year and that it doesn’t mean that’s the rate that will eventually be adopted during budget hearings.

The city’s two public hearings for the budget are scheduled for Sept. 15 and 27.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Anna Maria mayor endorses Whitmore I have worked with County Commissioner Carol Whitmore over the past eight years during my tenure as mayor of the city of Anna Maria. During that period of time, she has shown a keen interest in our city and our island community. She has: • Attended city commission meetings, listened to our commissioners and residents and shown interest in our concerns; • Proactively advised us of potential changes and direction from Manatee County and the state which may impact our city; and • Assisted us in garnering funds to make improvements to our infrastructure.

Sometimes we agree on issues while at other times we disagree.

But either way, Commissioner Whitmore has always been interested in Anna Maria. I have never met or spoken with her opponent, nor has he ever taken the time to contact us, nor has he ever come to a meeting, nor has he shown the least amount of interest in some of the challenges facing the city of Anna Maria.

It has been my experience over the past eight years that most candidates who run for a county commission seat have shown interest in our city. That would include Commissioners George Kruse, Kevin Van Ostenbridge and former Commissioner Betsy Benac , along with Ed Hunzeker, Matt Bower, David Zaccagnino and others. Some

have lost elections while others have gone on to win, but either way, each has taken the time to show an interest in our community and understanding our challenges. Commissioner Whitmore’s opponent has never done so.

For the sake of our city and our Island community, I endorse Carol Whitmore for county commissioner. I firmly believe she is the only candidate who cares about our city and our residents.

Dan Murphy Mayor, City of Anna Maria

Cities: Trim your budgets Budget time is upon us and now is the time to call upon city leaders for fiscal responsibility.

Florida TaxWatch is a 40-year-old nonpartisan, nonprofit taxpayer research institute whose purpose is to improve the productivity and accountability of Florida government. Publication “2022 How Florida Counties Compare” contains a wealth of information. Using their statistics, and with additional research and basic math calculations, it is possible to glean valuable information for the municipalities as well.

Holmes Beach, with a projected budget of approximately $25 million and a population of approximately 3,900, has one of the highest per capita expenditures in the entire state.

Manatee County is reporting a 17.3% increase in property values and many municipalities are using

this increase as an opportunity to reduce millage rates. Holmes Beach voted not to reduce millage, with the promise that it could be reduced in the final votes in September.

There was discussion of increasing costs of materials, services, etc. related to work at city center.

Residents, particularly in coastal communities, also have increasing expenses. With the new FEMA flood insurance rating system, the New York Times reported that our local zip codes are experiencing some of the highest increases in the area.

There are non-renewals of property insurance, and in the tenuous search for coverage, we are experiencing increases in percentages in triple digits.

Additionally, the property insurance “crisis” did not seem to have been resolved in the recent special state legislative session.

There are coastal communities that give their constituents a “bang for the buck” and send out annual satisfaction surveys by the Florida Institute of Government at USF. One coastal city has about one-third the per capita spending of Holmes Beach, and the survey’s resident satisfaction rate is in the high 90% range.

Please call on your city leaders for fiscal responsibility. Encourage them to trim their spending just as we do with our own household budgets.

Margie Motzer Holmes Beach

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Aug. 2, 4 p.m. – Council of Governments meeting, Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto

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FRIDAY, JULY 29

Beach market, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Musical Motion, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2:30 p.m.

Beach market, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

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

Burgers and Botox benefiting The PACE Center for Girls, The Tiki, 102 48th St., Holmes Beach, 6-9 p.m. The event is free, Botox is discounted and everyone is asked to bring school supply donations.

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EVENTS

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Seashell Shore Walk, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 9 a.m.

Mad Science Fire and Ice, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Seaside Quilters, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, noon.

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

Thursdays in Paradise Stroll featuring local art, music and food, Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach, 5-8 p.m.

AMI Chamber Business Card Exchange, Slicker’s Eatery, 12012 Cortez Road W., Bradenton, 5 p.m., $5 for members or $10 for prospective members. Reserve to 941-778-1541.

Robinson Runners, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 7 a.m.

Beach cleanup with Surfrider Foundation Suncoast Chapter, 100 N. Shore Road, Longboat Key, 8 a.m.

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

TUESDAY, AUG. 2

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

Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island meeting, Slicker’s Eatery, 12012 Cortez Road W., Bradenton, 11:30 a.m.

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

One-on-one tech help, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2-3:30 p.m.

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Seafood boil a unique dining experience A new business is bringing the classic seafood boil to Anna Maria Island, offering customers a unique dining opportunity.

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ANNA MARIA ISLAND – A new business is bringing a unique approach to meal delivery that is as much about the quality of the ingredients as well as the memories made.

St. Petersburg Beach-based Outer Banks Boil Company is expanding to AMI, owner Logan Berlin said. The concept is simple; pick what you want to be served, schedule a time for dinner and Logan and his team will show up at your home or rental property and steam everything fresh on location.

“Growing up, we vacationed in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, where steaming a meal like this is a popular way to eat,” Berlin said. “A close friend of mine that lived in Virginia was the first franchisee of this company, so he got in touch with me and told me how well he was doing. I knew this area of the Gulf coast would be perfect, so I

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Logan Berlin, owner of the St. Petersburgbased Outer Banks Boil Company, piles a freshly-steamed dinner on the table for hungry customers. became the second franchisee.”

Unlike many restaurant franchises, Outer Banks Boil Company allows its owners to customize their menus in order to offer items that may be popular in certain areas. A traditional boil usually included at least one seafood offering, corn, potatoes and sausage. Other seafood options that can be added include clams, mussels, crab legs, lobster and stone crab claws, when they are in season.

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Auto rental ban in progress HOLMES BEACH – Commissioners have voted unanimously to pass the first of two readings of an ordinance banning automobile rentals in the C-3 commercial zoning district, but it shouldn’t affect existing businesses.

While there is no traditional car rental business in the city, rentals are available for low-speed vehicles, which are considered automobiles. When crafting the proposed ordinance, a provision was added to create

a legal non-conforming use, essentially grandfathering in existing rental businesses. However, if the ordinance passes and a current rental business owner decides to change locations or expand, requiring a site plan approval, it could limit their ability to do so in Holmes Beach.

The automobile rental ban does not apply to any business that trailers in vehicles and does not have a brick-and-mortar location in the city.

WMFR board adopts rate increase BRADENTON – If you own property in West Manatee Fire Rescue’s district, you’ll see an increase in the non-ad valorem assessment rate on TRIM notices this fall.

Commissioners voted 4-1, with Commissioner Al Robinson voting against the measure, to adopt a 4% rate increase for the coming 2022-23 fiscal year beginning Oct. 1. They also voted

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to reallocate some of the funds coming in to the district from the assessment to continuing non-transport advanced life support medical service.

The 4% increase means the average homeowner in the district will see about a $13 increase in their assessment fee.

Commercial property owners will see fees increase by an average of $30.

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Berlin says all of his ingredients are sourced from the freshest locations possible. Crab legs come from Canada or Alaska, cold water lobster comes from Maine, and any ingredients that can be sourced locally, such as stone crabs, are procured from the region.

“I always loved to cook and I love meeting new people; it’s just such a great experience,” Berlin said. “When you’re cooking for people, they always love you, but when you’re doing a seafood boil right there at their home or their vacation rental, they really love it. They also love the fact we stick around and clean up after they’re finished.”

Berlin says one of the unique things about what he offers is how stress-free it is for the customers. They simply go to his website, choose what they want and how many people will be dining and then schedule a time for dinner. The average group is 10 people or more, and Berlin says he is often told by his customers how relaxing it is to not have to get a large group dressed and ready to go out to a restaurant. He says that often when he arrives, people are still in the pool or just waking up from a nap. Parents with young children also say not having to wait an hour or more at a busy restaurant with restless hungry kids is an added bonus.

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A happy group prepares to feast on a meal prepared by Outer Banks Boil Company.

“I plan to open a second franchise on Anna Maria Island in the very near future,” Berlin said, adding that the St. Petersburg Beach-based location already is available to deliver on AMI. “There is such a demand I know we will be successful, we just need to find a place to put the store. People tell us all the time that this is going to be a permanent tradition that they will have every time they visit in the future, and I think that’s great.”

The company also offers takeaway pots for people who may have a smaller group and want to do it themselves. Berlin said the option will be available locally when the Island location opens.

The Outer Banks Boil Company is at 4615 Gulf Blvd., St. Petersburg Beach. For more information, call 727-357-BOIL or visit stpetebeach.outerbanksboilcompany.com.

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Curtains close on children’s drama camp The Center of Anna Maria Island’s annual children’s drama camp with the Island Players wrapped with a performance of “Character Matters.”

BY JASON SCHAFFER SUN CORRESPONDENT | jschaffer@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – After two weeks of fun, the curtains have closed on The Center of Anna Maria Island’s drama camp.

Every year the camp ends with two performances on the stage at the Island Players theater. This year, 15 young thespians came together to perform “Character Matters,” a play featuring more than half a dozen musical numbers.

“With only seven rehearsals, we had to do it kind of like how Henry Ford did when he created the assembly line,” said Pamela Sikkema, who has served as director of the camp for the past 11 years. “We would have some of the kids in one room working on their lines, then they would move and work on their song and then rotate to the stage to work on the lines and the song.”

Sikkema noted that this year’s group of young actors ranged in ages from 6 to 13 with many of the younger ones just learning to read. Both the campers and staff were up to the challenge and the children put on the entire 30-minute performance without a break or intermission.

The story of “Character Matters” follows the monthly meeting of the Fairytale Council, which meets to give advice to fairytale characters. Lessons learned include Goldilocks understanding that she is breaking and

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Accompanied by their adult chaperones, these young summer camp participants hiked from The Center to the Island Players theater during a July 21 field trip. entering, the Big Bad Wolf finding out it’s wrong to eat sweet grandmothers and everyone trying to be respectful of each other and live a life where character is important.

Although the camp is run by The Center, all rehearsals and both July 21 performances were held at the Island Players theater in Anna Maria. At the close of the performance, The Center’s Executive Director Chris Culhane was presented with a $2,000 donation by Island Players President Sylvia Marnie.

“We’ve partnered with Island Players for years and they give us a check every year,” Culhane said. “It’s a great partnership. The camp is through The Center, but it takes place here at the Island Players. Every year it’s a new batch of kids and a new learning experience; it’s amazing.”

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Children’s drama camp participants perform 'Character Matters' at the Island Players theater in Anna Maria.

The money donated to The Center is from a grant the Island Players applied for to give back to a children’s program in the community. Both The Center

staff and the Island Players volunteers say they look forward to continuing the partnership for years to come.

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Under that order, Donica is responsible for maintaining, managing and closing Piney Point “as efficiently and expeditiously as possible.” The order grants Donica judicial immunity from liability, including personal injury and property damage.

When contacted at his Donica Law Firm office in Tampa on July 20, Donica explained the pending discharge.

“We have four stack systems. The old gyp stack south had been dewatered and was dry,” Donica said. “We have gone out for bid with construction companies to do a final closure on it, which is going to be about $10-12 million for construction, materials and a new liner. They want to get started the second week of August. That stack has to be dry for them to get their machinery in there and start doing the grading. We’re going to change the contour of the stack so it drains completely and will not hold rainwater.

“The rain that came in June and July has accumulated in that south stack. Our estimate is about four and a half million gallons. By rule, and also by the permit we have, once water goes into a stack, even though it’s rainwater, we have to treat it differently than the water lens on the other side of the stack wall that goes out into our stormwater outfalls on the west side of the property. That water’s been segregated and kept away from the other stacks and materials on the property. It has higher salinity

because it came in contact with the dredge material in the stack that previously came from the bottom of the bay,” Donica said.

Those dredge materials were removed from the waters around Port Manatee and transferred to the Piney Point property several years ago during a port expansion project. The salinity level in the gyp stack is about half the amount of the salinity in the bay, he said.

“We already take water samples two or three times a day and this water will be sampled even more often. This water will constantly be monitored and tested as it goes out. We’re looking for two things: the quality of water and whether there are any nutrients in it. If the water gets contaminated, we’ll shut it down. You don’t want the pumps picking up suspended solids and the mud off the bottom of the pond. We’re working closely with DEP (Florida Department of Environmental Protection) and the Port Authority and we’re in constant contact with them. DEP is in charge of that permit. They need to know what’s going on,” he said. “If anything should change, they need to know.

If we need to halt what we’re doing or go a different direction we will.”

“We expect to start discharging as early as this week,” Donica added. “I don’t know how long it will take. We’ll have two 6-inch pipes up there that will draw from it and into the 36-inch decant loading pipe. It’s a routine thing. It’s been done before, but this summer

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Piney Point stormwater containing elevated salinity levels is scheduled to be discharged into Tampa Bay at Port Manatee. it’s a little more sensitive because people are more sensitive to what’s going on.”

Regarding his role as court-appointed receiver, he said, “I control the property that’s been taken from HRK Holdings and handed over to me. I don’t own the property, but I’m in complete possession and I’m entitled to do anything I need to do to achieve the goal of final closure.”

Donica noted he’s not in charge of the deep well injection project Manatee County has embarked upon to discharge contaminated water contained in the other gyp stacks more than 3,000 feet below the Earth’s surface.

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Dave Tomasko is the executive director of the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and he’s among the environmentalists and concerned citizens who continue to monitor the Piney

Point activities and potential impacts.

Tomasko was contacted on July 20 and asked about the pending Piney Point discharge.

“It’s rainwater, but it’s rainwater that’s contacted saltwater. It’s not freshwater, but it’s not full-strength saltwater. It’s brackish water with about one-third to one-half the salt content of the Gulf of Mexico. My understanding is this rainwater came in contact with salt materials and the dredge spoil and it can’t be treated as regular stormwater. The salinity is too high to put it into a creek and would be too high for freshwater organisms,” he said.

Tomasko said he’s been in contact with Piney Point site manager Jeff Barath and trusts the information Barath’s provided him.

“I’ve been told this is something they’ve done for a decade without any problems.

I haven’t seen a lab report, but he told me the nitrogen levels in this water were not a concern. I’ve been told this is not the liquid fertilizer that was discharged last time.

What was discharged last time was more than 200 million gallons at a concentration of nitrogen 10 times higher than the worst wastewater treatment plant in our watershed,” Tomasko said.

When asked about the pending discharge, County Commission Chairman Kevin Van Ostenbridge said, “It’s disappointing that they’re having to discharge again. It reiterates the fact that our backs were against the wall when it came to a solution and the deep well was our only option.”

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Volunteers needed for beach cleanup Join the Surfrider Foundation Suncoast Chapter and help clean up Greer Island. The group is meeting at 100 North Shore Drive on Longboat Key just south of Coquina Beach to start the Saturday, July 30 cleanup at 8 a.m. For more information, call William Romberger at 941-504-7821. The cleanup is sponsored by Palma Coffee Bar and L&L Hawaiian Barbecue.

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Argh, matey! This way be pirates. Join the Anna Maria Island Privateers for their annual “Road to Tortuga Pirate Invasion Weekend.” The invasion takes place Friday, Aug. 5 through Sunday, Aug. 7. The swashbuckling weekend kicks off Friday at the Compass Hotel Anna Maria Sound with a pre-event gathering and wraps up Sunday with a bon voyage pirate brunch on Sunday at 10:30 a.m at a location to be announced.

Visit amiprivateers.org for more information or to purchase event tickets. The Privateers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids in the community.

Chamber to host sunrise breakfast The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce is hosting a sunrise breakfast on Thursday, August 4 at 7:30 a.m. at Cheesecake Cutie in Holmes Beach. The monthly breakfast is an opportunity for chamber members and prospective members to mingle and network. Anyone interested in attending the event should contact the chamber at 941-778-1541 or email becky@ amichamber.org.

Stove removal required at Annie Silver The stove is no more at the Annie Silver Community Center in Bradenton Beach. The center’s board was recently contacted by West Manatee Fire Rescue Inspector Lt. Keith Miller about the safety of the stove in the kitchen. Due to the community center being a place of assembly, the organization’s board would need to install a hood and exhaust system to maintain the stove and meet fire codes for safety. After meeting to discuss the situation, the Annie Silver board of directors agreed the best course of action would be to remove the stove rather than endure the expense of complying with the fire code requirements. Annie Silver is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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TURTLE TIPS During sea turtle season, May 1 – Oct. 31, follow these tips to help nesting sea turtles and hatchlings: • 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 beach chairs and other 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. To report large holes or other turtle obstacles: - City of Anna Maria code enforcement — 941-708-6130, ext. 139 or ext.

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- City of Bradenton Beach code enforcement — 941-778-1005, ext. 280.

- City of Holmes Beach code enforcement — 941-778-0331, ext. 260.

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• Level sandcastles before leaving the beach; they can block hatchlings from the water.

• Don’t use balloons, wish lanterns or fireworks; they litter the beach and Gulf, and turtles can ingest the debris.

• 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 888-404-FWCC (3922).

Source: Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring

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Turtle nests laid: 504 (Record: 544 in 2019) False crawls: 474 (Record: 831 in 2010) Hatchlings: 4,726 Source: Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring

Where’s Esther?

Loggerhead sea turtle Esther has been swimming up and down the Gulf coast since being satellite-tagged on Coquina Beach after laying a nest on June 20. After spending some time off the coast of St. Petersburg, she headed south and made it as far as a few miles northwest of Sanibel Island before heading north and farther out into the Gulf, where she was last tracked. She has traveled 293 miles since being tagged. Esther is one of 15 turtles competing in the Sea Turtle Conservancy’s 13th Annual Tour de Turtles event, with the title going to the turtle that travels the farthest between their tagging date and Oct. 31, the end of sea turtle nesting season. Esther is competing to raise awareness of light pollution, which can disorient nesting and hatching sea turtles. She is sponsored by Waterline Villas & Marinas and Mainsail Vacation Rentals.

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Beware the rays Reel Time RUSTY CHINNIS

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he harmful effects of sun exposure are one of the most important things for anglers to understand when they’re fishing Florida waters, especially in the late summer. The sunlight that drives the cycle of life in the Gulf and makes it possible to sight fish can be dangerous, and even life-threatening.

Sunlight is primarily composed of infrared, visible and ultraviolet light. The ultraviolet light (UV) is potentially harmful and is the wavelength that causes sunburn. What we refer to as sunburn is a form of radiation burn that results from exposure to this property of light, one that penetrates the clouds you might incorrectly assume protect you.

Symptoms of overexposure in humans consist of red or reddish skin that is hot to the touch and can include general fatigue and mild dizziness, leading to heat stroke and even cancer.

Maximizing your protection from UV light rays is important because the harmful effects of the sun are cumulative over your lifetime. While potentially harmful, the sun is primarily an angler’s friend.

If the sun is shining, there’s a good chance the weather will allow you to be on the water. If you’re looking for fish, it assures you’ll have a better chance of finding your quarry and increases your odds of hooking up.

Many part-time fishermen and visitors from the north don’t fully appreciate the potentially harmful effects of the sun, especially in Florida and the southern regions of the northern hemisphere. The most intense exposure to the sun occurs from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., prime time for exploring Florida’s fertile waters.

Modern sunscreens are rated according to their SPF, or sun protection factor. Our skin has natural SPF depending on the amount of melanin (pigment) it contains. As a rule, the darker your complexion the more melanin you have. However, no matter what your skin color, the best solution is to avoid sun damage as much as possible by applying a high SPF sunscreen and covering the skin, vital protection from the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation. Another important factor to consider, especially in Florida, is whether the sunscreen is reef safe, meaning it doesn’t contain chemicals that harm marine life.

Fortunately, there is also high-tech clothing available to anglers that is cool, breathable and contains a UPF rating. Popular brands from Patagonia and Simms offer clothing with UPF ranging from 3050. A rating of 50 translates to approximately 97% protection. These same companies also offer gloves to protect the hands and headgear that protects the head, ears, face and neck. Hoodies are now very popular and models for fishermen even have thumb holes that can protect the hands.

There are constantly new innovations coming out that make these moisture-wicking fabrics more functional for anglers. Early face protection devices functioned to protect the skin but caused moisture from the breath to fog sunglasses. Now they are designed with breathing openings that virtually eliminate that problem.

One innovative company, TASC, has even harnessed the natural properties of bamboo to create a clothing line with an impressive list of natural properties. They blend the soft inner fibers of the bamboo with organic cotton to create a fabric that has anti-odor properties, a UPF of 50+, is moisture wicking, breathable, lightweight and chemical-free.

There really is no reason not to protect your skin from the sun with the array of sunscreens and clothing available today. Protect your skin - it’s the only one you’ll ever have, and now you can do it in style. It’s even fashionable, the cool thing to do!

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August fishing outlook hot CAPT. RICK GRASSETT

Tarpon addicts will still be able to get their fix this month. You should still find a few tarpon in the coastal Gulf of Mexico early in the month.

Drifting live baits or casting flies, DOA Baitbusters, DOA Shrimp and DOA 4” CAL shad tails should all work.

As tarpon thin out along beaches, they will move to inside waters where you may find them schooling around bridges or rolling on deep grass flats.

They will also feed on schools of ladyfish that are feeding on the surface. You should also find juvenile tarpon from 10 to 30 pounds in creeks, canals and turning basins. Your snook tackle will work fine for smaller tarpon, although you’ll need a leader of 40 to 50 pounds to keep them from going through it.

Fly anglers should score with 8- or 9-weight fly rods, floating or sink tip lines and scaled-down tarpon flies.

Catch and release snook fishing should be good around lighted docks at night or in the surf. Snook and reds remain closed to harvest south of State Road 64 in Manatee County on the west coast of Florida, south to the south bank of Gordon Pass in Collier County. Snook and reds are catch and release only in that zone until Sept. 1.

Spotted seatrout has reopened in that zone with a three-fish-per-person bag limit and a six-fish boat limit.

Trout must be from 15”-19” with one allowed per vessel over 19.” Full regulations and details can be viewed at https://myfwc.com.

You’ll find snook around lighted docks and bridges in the ICW and in the surf. Small white flies, like my Grassett Snook Minnow, DOA Shrimp or CAL jigs with shad tails and jerk worms should all work well. The same lures and flies will work at night and in the surf, although you should be observant of what size baits are in those areas.

Reds should school up this month, although their numbers have been thinner for the past couple of years.

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Eric Michelson, from Maryland, with a Sarasota Bay trout caught and released on a CAL jig with a shad tail while fishing with Capt. Rick Grassett in a previous August.

You should find them on shallow flats where they’ll be easier to find when the tide is low. Look for “nervous” water when it is slick and calm or a slick patch of water when there is a ripple on the water. They may push a wake that looks like a boat wake. I try to be as quiet as possible in shallow water, poling to locate them. Once you’ve located a school of reds, try to get ahead of them to intercept them, much like tarpon fishing. If you work around the edges of the school, you may be able to catch a few of them before they spook.

We often also find big jacks, blues and other predators in the mix along with reds. Top water plugs and fly poppers or Gurglers may draw some big bites.

The DOA PT-7 top water bait and 4” CAL shad tail should both work well on schooling reds.

Trout fishing should be good this month. You may find a big trout in skinny water at first light. Focus on mullet or bait schools to find them.

Top water plugs, fly poppers or Gurglers should be very effective at that time of day. Handle big trout over 19” gently, since they are usually females that may be full of roe. I like the same areas for big trout that I like for reds.

After it gets bright and starts to warm up, drop out to deeper grass flats (4’ to 8’) for trout and more.

I like to drift and cast ahead of my drift with CAL jigs and shad tails or jerk worms or an Ultra Hair Clouser fly fished on a sink

tip fly line. I make a series of drifts to locate fish and then shorten the drift or anchor depending on conditions.

Ladyfish may feed in glass minnow schools and if they stay up long enough, they will attract trout, blues, mackerel, tarpon or sharks. Wide profile plastic baits or flies fished slowly around the edges of breaking fish will help keep ladyfish off your lure or fly and give you a chance to catch a tarpon. When blues, Spanish mackerel or sharks are in the mix, add 6” of wire or heavy fluorocarbon. Also look for tripletail around crab trap floats, buoys or channel markers in inshore waters this month. A CAL shad tail or DOA shrimp rigged weedless or my Grassett Flats Minnow fly with a weed guard should get the job done.

You might find false albacore (little tunny) or Spanish mackerel in the coastal Gulf this month. Look for baitfish to find them. The Tampa Bay ship channel is often one of the first areas where I find them this time of year. Small white flies, like my Grassett Snook Minnow, poppers or Crease flies should all work well. Spin anglers should score with CAL jigs and shad tails. You’ll need to add wire or heavy fluorocarbon when toothy fish are around.

Even though it is one of the hottest months of the year, there are lots of options this month. I usually tarpon fish as long as I can either in the coastal Gulf or in inside waters. An early start for snook or tarpon around lighted docks or bridges and then on the flats for reds, trout and more is a good option.

Our natural resources are under constant pressure from red tides fueled by industrial, agricultural and residential runoff, toxic spills and discharges, freezes, increasing fishing pressure and habitat loss and degradation. Please limit your kill, don’t kill your limit!

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Solid Rock, Progressive indoor champs

BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN

ANNA MARIA – After wins last Monday night by U9’s Ugly Grouper and Solid Rock Construction and U13’s Progressive Cabinetry and Moss Builders, the stage was set for the youth indoor championship games at The Center.

Solid Rock Construction faced Ugly Grouper the next night in the U9 big game. Solid as a rock, the Solid Rock team came out on top 4-2 in the championship game.

Playing strong for the Ugly Grouper offense, Landon Leach and Beau Sanson scored solo goals in the league’s final game of the season.

On the indoor pitch without key player Tess Bolognone, Solid Rock Construction’s Aidan Guess brought his striking leg into the hard-fought match-up, scoring a hat trick with three points in the record books.

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uted to the championship game scoring with a single goal for Solid Rock for the big game win.

Moss Builders faced off with Progressive Cabinetry, the only undefeated team going into the playoffs, in the final game of the night and the season.

After four quarters of play, U13’s Progressive Cabinetry just won over Moss Builders with the final score 4-3.

On one side of the line, Moss Builders’ Callin Westfall scored two goals, with a single by Mason Moss. Moss and Elisabeth ten Haaf each had an assist in the hard-fought loss.

Progressive Cabinetry’s championship win was not a cakewalk. The well-earned victory came at the feet of Jason Wyatt, putting a point in the record books.

Earning a hat trick of their own, Barrett Raina solidified the W with three scoring strikes.

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Seafood gumbo and the World Central Kitchen connection Will Manson

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acations create opportunities for new activities, and food is a large part of that experience. Food brings people together, creates comfort in new environments, builds memories and offers a feeling of home. The story, culture and environment of the region can be learned through its fresh seafood and locally grown fruits and vegetables.

When Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana in September 2021, it resonated with the Chiles Hospitality staff who operate the Sandbar, Beach House, and Mar Vista restaurants. It very easily could have been the local Gulf Coast area as easily as theirs. Knowing the importance of hospitality and how it makes us feel cared for and human, an inspiration was born. Signature dishes that included Louisiana-inspired foods were added to the menu and a percentage of the sales from those dishes was donated to World Central Kitchen (WCK) to assist those displaced from the storms.

The staff wholeheartedly embraced the challenge and began to tell the story of the World Central Kitchen to patrons.

Beads and other swag helped promote the campaign and encourage participation. A per-

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centage of specialty drinks was also added to the list of menu items that accrued donations.

When all was said and done, over $20,000 was raised by all three restaurants for Gulf Coast neighbors in Louisiana.

WCK works to be the first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate and community crises.

Chef Jose Andres, chief feeding officer, and his wife, Patricia, founded WCK in 2010 after a devastating earthquake hit Haiti.

“Everyone knows that food is central to life and family all over the world,” he said. “What we learned very quickly was that food is even more essential in a crisis. We don’t just dump free food into a disaster zone, we source and hire locally wherever we can to jump-start economic recovery through food. We build resilient food systems with locally led solutions.”

Because of the success of the donation program, Chiles Hospitality has brought another round of fundraising to the area. When

diners purchase the seafood gumbo at the Beach House, they can feel good knowing that a portion of the proceeds will go to help World Central Kitchen bring disaster relief immediately when it is needed most.

Gumbo consists primarily of a strongly flavored stock, meat or shellfish, a thickener and the Creole "holy trinity" - celery, bell peppers, and onions. Gumbo is often categorized by the type of thickener used, whether okra or filé powder (dried and ground sassafras leaves) and is naturally suited to this area, which has so many seafood options.

Chiles Hospitality is proud to work with other organizations that share their vision for good food and an even better future.

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Andouille sausage - 4 ounces sliced round 1/2 inch thick Fish cuts - 4 ounces bite-sized cuts Sea scallops 10/20 count, 4 ounces quartered Baby shrimp - 70/90 count, 4 ounces Crawfish tail meat - 4 ounces Red bell pepper - 1 large, 1-inch diced Spanish onion - 1 large, 1-inch diced Celery - 3 stalks, 1-inch diced Okra - 1 cup, ½-inch slices round Butter - 8 ounces Flour - 1 cup LOLA Cabernet Sauvignon - 8 ounces Marinara - 8 ounces Canned diced tomatoes with juice - 8 ounces Water or fish stock – ½ gallon Clam base - to taste Seasonings - Dried thyme, oregano, basil, granulated garlic, salt and pepper to taste Gumbo filé seasoning (if you want to be authentic, but it makes the texture viscous so the Beach House does not use it)

Method:

1. In a large pot, melt butter on medium-high heat 2. Add sliced andouille and brown on all sides 3. Add onion, celery, bell pepper, and sweat until the vegetables are soft 4. Add herbs to develop aromatics 5. Add flour to absorb butter and oil from the rendered sausage.

This step makes the roux to thicken the gumbo 6. Add red wine, marinara and diced tomatoes and stir well to blend in the roux mixture 7. Add water/fish stock and clam base 8. Bring this to a slow boil, about 15 minutes or so 9. Add all the seafood and stir gently so it does not disintegrate 10. Bring the stew back to a slow boil and then reduce to a low simmer for 30 minutes. The stew should develop thickness and body from the roux, seafood and vegetables 11. Once the seafood is cooked, add the okra, adjust your seasoning if needed and serve over your favorite rice.

Please note: This gumbo is more of a thick, rich brothy stew than a traditional dirty rice presentation.

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OBITUARIES Susan Virginia Griffin Susan Virginia Griffin, 65, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away July 19, 2022. She was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. David D. and Margaret (Hightower) Griffin. Born in Canton, Illinois, she moved to Manatee County in 1984 from Hanna City, Illinois. She was a Christian. Susan loved all animals, especially horses, and owned several in her younger years. She was very talented as a musician, playing her guitar and singing for many events, lounges and poolsides in the Peoria, Illinois and Bradenton area. She loved being around people and spent many years working retail for Dillard’s, Macy’s and Montgomery Ward. Susan also was a hostess at the former Pier Restaurant and “Bogeys.”

Susan is survived by her brothers, Roger (Karen) Griffin of Sugar Grove, Illinois, and Tom (Becky) Griffin of Farmington, Illinois; and sister Sally (Wayne) Tempro of Bradenton, Florida.

She also leaves behind many wonderful nieces, nephews, friends and her beloved cat, Nicholas.

A Memorial Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2022 from 10-11 a.m. with services to follow at 11 a.m. at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory’s 26th Street Chapel, 5624 26th St. W, Bradenton, Florida 34207.

Memorial donations may be made in Susan’s honor to a charity of one’s choice. Private condolences may be made at www.brownandsonsfuneral. com.

Edwin L. Hollins Edwin L. (Ed) Hollins, age 96, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Bradenton with family at his side.

Although he will be forever missed by many, he leaves behind his children and wife. He led a long, productive life and enjoyed every minute of it. His family feels blessed to have had him healthy and with them for so long. Ed was born on July 17, 1925 at home in Trenton, New Jersey to the late Ethel (Slack) and Edwin "Leigh" Hollins Sr. He was preceded in death by his sister, Louise (Jolly) Hollins; and brother-in-law, Jack Jolly. Ed is survived by his wife, Leanilda "Toby” (Tobin) Hollins; daughters, Susan (Chas) Pagano and Judith (Lou) Caravelli; sons, Ken (Diane) Hollins and Leigh (Janet) Hollins; grandchildren, Laura (Gary) Fuschini, Marc (Mary) Pagano, Louis Caravelli, Jessica (Joe) DiMaria, Daniel (Laini) Hollins, Ryan Hollins and Kristen Hollins; greatgrandchildren, Ben, Nicholas P., Logan, Matthew, Nicholas D., Stella, Brody, Reese, Evan, Bryce, Lyla and Kylee. Ed is also survived by sistersin-law, Patricia "Patsy" Hoch, Joan Smith and Jacqueline "Jackie" Stillitano; and many nieces and nephews.

Ed grew up on Gladstone Avenue in Trenton and was educated by the Trenton school system. After graduating from Central High School in 1943, he immediately joined the military (June 1943) to fight in WWII as an Apprentice Seaman in the U.S. Coast Guard. His USCG service was

very unique in that he was assigned to the USS Harveson DE-316 (May 1944), a Navy Destroyer Escort ship.

DE-316 was manned entirely by "Coasties;" there wasn't a Navy man aboard. DE-316 completed 10 convoy trips across the North Atlantic to Europe, where the main threat was German U-Boat submarine torpedoes. After V-E Day (May 8, 1945 Allied Victory in Europe), DE-316 was ordered to be re-outfitted for Japanese kamikaze attacks and sent to Pearl Harbor, which is where she was when Japan surrendered (September 1945). DE-316 then became part of the U.S. and Allied occupational forces off Japan until returning to the U.S. in December 1945. Ed was honorably discharged from the U.S. Coast Guard in March of 1946.

Ed returned to Trenton in 1946 and met his future wife, Leanilda Tobin, at a dance. They were married in November of 1947. They started a family, moving into a home Ed built with his father and friends on Jarvie Drive in Hamilton Square, New Jersey in 1951. The family expanded to four kids. After the kids grew up, Ed & Toby moved to their Seaside Park, NJ "shore home" in 1982. They kept the shore home, but moved to Holmes Beach, Florida in 1991, then to the Palma Sola section of Bradenton, Florida in 2003. In 2005, they bought a mountain cabin in Blue Ridge, Georgia and since then have been "snowmountainbirds," spending summers in Seaside Park, fall and spring in Blue Ridge and winters in Palma Sola. A good life!!

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(1946-87) and former business agent (1967-79) for Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union #236 in Hamilton Square, New Jersey. The union later became Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union #9 of Central Jersey.

During his working years, Ed was also a Hamilton Township, New Jersey plumbing inspector (195363) and chief plumbing inspector (1963-1967). Ed retired in 1987. Ed lived a busy, productive life and was involved in many organizations. He was a life member of the Nottingham Fire Company in Hamilton Square, having served in many positions from fireman to chief of department and fire commissioner (1957-82). Ed was also a life member of the Nottingham Hunting & Fishing Club in New Gretna, New Jersey. Other affiliations include Masonic Lodge #270, Scottish Rite/Trenton, Crescent Shriners/Trenton, American Legion #24/ Bradenton, Destroyer Escort Sailors Association, USCG Combat Vets, Hamilton Township and Seaside Park Planning Board, West Manatee (FL) FD Pension Board, The Sun Coast FOOLS, New Jersey Beach Buggy Association member #528, among others.

Funeral services will be held at Saul Colonial Home in Hamilton Square with burial to follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Trenton on Sunday, July 24. Chief Hollins took his last ride on the back of a 1928 REO Speedwagon Fire Engine. In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to Deborah Heart and Lung Center (New Jersey), Tidewell Hospice (Florida) or Fannin County Volunteer Fire Department (Georgia).

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7/11, 11:18 p.m., possession of drugs, 7306 Gulf Drive. An officer was dispatched in reference to trespassing. When the officer arrived, he saw a female closing the trunk of a Toyota sedan, then entering the rear seat of the vehicle. The officer approached the vehicle and smelled a strong odor of marijuana and asked about the marijuana. She said there were two plastic bags in the trunk. She was advised of her Miranda rights but agreed to continue talking. While the officer spoke to her, another officer searched the car and found a bag containing white powder that tested positive for cocaine. There were 70.2 grams of marijuana and 7.8 grams of cocaine. The suspect was arrested and taken to Manatee County Jail.

7/15, 1:04 a.m., marijuana possession, 4000 Gulf Drive. While patrolling the Manatee Beach public parking lot, the officer saw a

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red sedan parked there after hours. While looking at the vehicle, the officer was approached by a male who said the car was his. When the officer asked for identification, he opened the car door and there was a strong marijuana smell. The man admitted to having a small amount of marijuana, which the officer confiscated. Nothing else was found during a search of the vehicle.

The man was issued a notice to appear and released from the scene.

7/17, 10:39 p.m., possession of firearms by a convicted felon, 6000 block of Holmes Blvd. The officer was initially dispatched to a possible domestic disturbance by a woman who said she had an altercation with her father but insisted he did not physically harm her. The officer arrived to find another officer speaking with the man, who was in possession of a handgun and a folding knife. Since the subject was a convicted felon, it is illegal for him to be in possession of a gun. After the subject’s arrest, a white powder was found in the man’s wallet, which he said he was holding for a friend. He refused to give the friend’s name.

Back-to-school vaccinations, physicals offered The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County (DOH-Manatee) is encouraging parents to beat the rush and get their children vaccinated and have school physicals completed well ahead of the first day of class on Wednesday, Aug. 10. The clinics are Monday-Friday from July 25 through Aug. 17 from 1-4 p.m. at DOH-Manatee, 410 Sixth Ave. E. in Bradenton. Free immunizations are available for eligible children through

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the age of 18, with physicals for $45.

Kindergarteners, seventh-graders and new and transferring students must provide proof of immunization to enroll in Manatee County schools. A Florida Certificate of Immunization, Form DH 680, is the only document that Manatee County schools are permitted to accept as proof of immunization and can be obtained at DOH-Manatee or through a health care provider.

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Cash is king in today’s real estate market A re we starting to see an adjustment in the real estate market, maybe, or are only some parts of it changing? One thing that is still very strong relative to the country as a whole are the cash offers being made.

No matter how you spin the sales statistics, which we’ll get to shortly, when it comes to having the edge, buyers with all-cash offers are still the top of the heap. There is a slight downturn in cash offers both nationally and locally, however, the percentage of cash sales is still staggering.

Because of this, buyers are teaming up with family members to consolidate funds for cash offers. Many of these sales are converted to mortgages or home equity loans after closing. Of course, you need to find the cash first and there are suddenly a number of companies that are funding the cash on behalf of the buyers and then taking a fee in the form of a percentage of the cash fronted at a later time when

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LOUISE BOLGER a loan can be put on the property. Some cash offer companies buy the house on behalf of the buyer and then sell it to the buyer. Others give buyers cash to make the purchase themselves.

About 25% of home sales in June were paid in cash according to the National Association of Realtors, near the highest level since 2014. Comparing the national to the local market, the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee for June reported cash sales for single-family properties were about 39%, significantly higher than the national average. Cash condo sales for June in Manatee County were just

about 55%, however, I don’t have a national “paid in cash” figure for condos.

So, let’s move on to the overall June sales statistics recorded by the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee.

Single-family homes closed 22.3% fewer properties, the median sale price was $550,000, the same as last month, the percentage was up 37.5% from last year, and the average sale price was $690,524, up 19.8% from last year. The median time to contract is six days and a month’s supply of available properties is up 200% from last year, at 1.8 months. This is because there are 31.5% more new listings this June compared to last, adding to the available inventory.

Condo sales closed 23.6% fewer properties, the median sale price was $356,500, up 27.3%, and the average sale price was $441,868, up 33.2%. The median time to contract is seven days and a month’s supply of inventory is 1.5 months, up 200% from last year. In ad-

dition, there are 8.4% more new listings this month compared to June of last year, accounting for an increased monthly supply of condo inventory.

The Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee indicates that both Sarasota and Manatee counties are beginning to see more and more homes available for sale compared to last year. This trend will likely continue considering the record high prices and rising mortgage rates. Sellers will get serious about selling and buyers who can qualify for the higher rates will want to buy before the rates start going up again. Nevertheless, even a two-month supply of available properties is still far from the six-month inventory that was always considered a balanced market.

Cash trumps everything in real estate in every market - always has and always will. Keep an eye on the future and the possibility of a sea change to a more level real estate market.

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ELM: Right of way permit approved FROM PAGE 1

be removed and replaced with sea oats and/ or other FDEP-approved native vegetation.

“This is a fantastic site plan,” Commissioner Robert Kingan said after Larkin’s presentation. “I’ve seen thousands of site plans during my career and I really want to applaud you for this. The new access to the beach is going to be much narrower than what’s there now, so we’re going to have a net gain of natural vegetation.”

Kingan then noted there are other undeveloped beachfront properties that could potentially be developed in a similar manner.

“This is a great site plan – a great blueprint if ever we face this sort of situation again,” he said.

Commissioner Mark Short asked if any of the city-owned rights of way would become privately-owned property during the street extension and right of way improvement process. City Planner Chad Minor said the improved right of way will remain city-owned and accessible to anyone.

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Commissioner Jon Crane said he recently visited the Zillow website and saw the undeveloped property at 103 Elm listed for sale. Currently owned by the Jordans, the 103 Elm property is located

directly seaward of Campbell’s property.

The Jordans purchased 103 Elm in April 2021, a few weeks after they purchased the home at 107 Elm. During that same time frame, they were unsuccessful in their efforts to purchase Campbell’s undeveloped property at 105 Elm which would have preserved their mostly unobstructed view of the beach and the Gulf of Mexico.

Crane asked if the right of way permit being issued to Campbell for the extension of Elm Avenue would preclude future access to the 103 Elm property should a future owner wish to develop that property.

In response, Mayor Dan Murphy said he didn’t think that question could be addressed at this time because there hasn’t been a request to develop that property and because it has not yet been determined whether 103 Elm is considered to be a buildable or nonbuildable lot according to city code.

“Those are questions that would have to be answered. Then we could discuss how that would be accessed,” Murphy said.

Regarding the impact of Campbell’s right-of-way permit, Murphy said, “This doesn’t preclude anything. It’s an improvement to city-owned property

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The west end of Elm Avenue currently ends near a beach access point and the driveway for the home at 107 Elm. and it doesn’t address access to 103 at all. It only addresses 105. I don’t think we can take an official position on that one way or another and I think it’s a slippery slope if we do.”

The Zillow listing for 103 Elm says, “Unique opportunity to purchase the last remaining most seaward buildable lot at the prestigious north end of Anna Maria Island. 110 feet of white sand frontage with uninterrupted panoramic ocean views. Recent state and city precedents have opened up this site for an owner to creatively design a beautiful beach house, casita or something more contemporary.”

After a recent commission meeting, Wendy Jordan told The Sun that she and her husband would consider selling the home at 107 Elm if Campbell’s right of way permit was approved. That home is currently listed for sale at Zillow with a $6.3 million asking price. According to the Manatee County Property Appraiser’s Office, the Jordans purchased the home from Graham Hanson in April 2021 for $4 million. The Jordans purchased the vacant lot at 103 Elm from Steven Decker for $500,000 and the current Zillow listing for that property includes a $1.65 million asking price.

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COVID-19 in Manatee County JULY 17

Cases 330 % Positivity 25.96% Deaths 3 % Eligible population vaccinated 72.7% New hospital admissions 66

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Cases 315 % Positivity 24.66% Deaths 5 % Eligible population vaccinated 72.8% New hospital admissions 77

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CORTEZ 12925 42nd Terrace W 4 Beds 4/1 Baths 5,138 Sq. Ft. Joanna Benante & Ann Martin 941-356-7717 A4537365 $4,750,000

BRADENTON 6000 Riverview Boulevard 5 Beds 4/1 Baths 7,383 Sq. Ft. Gregory Zies & Kathy Valente 941-779-3081 A4538981 $4,750,000

BRADENTON 8435 Lindrick Lane 3 Beds 3/1 Baths 4,893 Sq. Ft. Stacy Haas 941-587-4359 A4539533 $3,550,000

BRADENTON 8456 Lindrick Lane 4 Beds 4/1 Baths 4,369 Sq. Ft. Stacy Haas & Adam Cuffaro 941-587-4359 A4538235 $3,495,000

LONGBOAT KEY 3060 Grand Bay Boulevard 1101 4 Beds 5/1 Baths 4,413 Sq. Ft. Stacey Fredericks 239-823-0277 A4535637 $4,999,999

ANNA MARIA ISLAND 218 82nd Street 3 Beds 2 Baths 1,802 Sq. Ft. Kathy Harman 941-900-9828 A4541555 $1,895,000

LAKEWOOD RANCH 7928 Matera Court 3 Beds 3/1 Baths 2,727 Sq. Ft. Stacy Haas 941-587-4359 A4541251 $1,675,000

BRADENTON 115 65th Street Court NW 5 Beds 3 Baths 2,968 Sq. Ft. Patty Brooks 941-545-1194 A4534150 $1,399,000

LONGBOAT KEY 4545 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 309 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,340 Sq. Ft. Julia Mcclung 941-356-6499 A4540729 $1,250,000

ANNA MARIA ISLAND 820 N Shore Drive 4 Beds 4/1 Baths 3,953 Sq. Ft. Kathy Harman 941-900-9828 A4524887 $3,999,999

LONGBOAT KEY 540 Harbor Cove Circle 3 Beds 2/1 Baths 2,081 Sq. Ft. Julie Klick & Beverly St Hilaire 941-780-6001 A4534178 $3,600,000

BRADENTON 677 Regatta Way 3 Beds 3 Baths 3,045 Sq. Ft. Sandi Dietrich 941-704-0697 A4537935 $2,350,000

TERRA CEIA 400 Bayshore Drive 5 Beds 3/1 Baths 4,181 Sq. Ft. Ian Schmitzerle & Cheryl Roberts 734-664-5466 A4540877 $2,250,000

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LONGBOAT KEY 3080 Grand Bay Boulevard 522 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,276 Sq. Ft. Ann Martin & Joanna Benante 941-356-7717 A4540091 $989,000

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SPORTS: Solid Rock, Progressive indoor champs FROM PAGE 18

Cabinetry the top accolade of the season, but it also placed the team as one of the only teams in the history of The Center sports to go undefeated and named champs.

The U6 league closed out the summer season with the players taking to the pitch against the parents, in a fun game of indoor soccer at Island’s community center Tuesday night.

SUN SCOREBOARD JULY 18 YOUTH INDOOR SOCCER – WEEK SIX U9 Ugly Grouper (4-2-0) Blalock Walters (3-3-0)

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Solid Rock Construction Ugly Grouper

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Key Royale golf scores July 18 - Stableford First Place - Ron Vandeman with a score of +3 Second Place - Gary Razze and Quentin Talbert tied at +0

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(one hole closed under new sodding) First Place – Three-way team tie with a score of 27, 2 under par Scott Mitchell, Sean Purcell and Kurt Snouffer; Jim Hill, Ken Nagengast and Terry Schaefer; Rod Hammond, Art McMillan and Quentin Talbert

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Across 1 Broke off, as talks 6 Retired flier 9 Lola's nightclub, in song 13 To a degree, informally 14 Lyndon Johnson girl beagle 15 Breakfast sizzler 16 Antidote fraud that doesn't come from a duck?

18 Northeast express train 19 Swipe 20 Pub with suds and entertainment 22 Jog or racing gait 24 Caught in the act 25 Bat's home 28 Social media barrage that doesn't come from a bird?

Answers to 07-20-22 Crossword Puzzle.

33 German river 34 Gets really high 35 Asian language 36 Director Wertmüller 37 Rock gp. sometimes joined by Young 38 __ stick: bouncing toy 39 Wide shoe spec 40 "When I Need You" singer Leo 42 Hunchbacked lab assistant 43 Voguish term that doesn't come from a bee?

46 Daly of "Judging Amy" 47 Three-vowel African river 48 Bit of bickering 50 Military "pineapples" 54 Wikipedia policy 57 Archaeological find

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61 __ worse than death 62 Downed 63 Arm bones 64 Ho Chi __ City 65 "Sure" 66 Certain NCOs Down 1 Letters on a law office door 2 We, to one who says "oui" 3 "Dang!"

4 And so on 5 Senegal's capital 6 Moo __ pork 7 Balkan native 8 Certain surgeon's "patient" 9 Prestige 10 Cousteau's field 11 Gallup specialty 12 Fastidious to a fault 15 Exposes 17 Thickens, as cream 21 Approximate nos.

23 Like a good-sized garage 25 People focus, for short 26 "Bye" that's bid 27 Caracas native 29 Snap course 30 Writer Hemingway

31 Make fun of 32 Mandy of "This Is Us" 38 Traps for the unwary 40 Lawn tool storage building

41 Sign again 44 Highest point 45 "Peyton __" 49 Concentrate 50 Fat unit 51 Bank offering, briefly

52 "Buy It Now" site 53 Fill to the max 55 Bell sound 56 PDQ, in the ER 59 Sales agent 60 Cock and bull

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ANNOUNCEMENTS BEACH YOGA ON Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays at 8:30am at the end of Pine Ave by the Sandbar Restaurant by donation. Classes on Tuesdays & Fridays at 8:30 at 100 Broadway St. on LBK. www.thriveyogafit.com THE BEST VOLUNTEER position on the island. The AMI Historical Museum needs docents and bread makers. Call Kathy Primeau at 989-560-6381.

ROSER FOOD BANK needs donations of cash and non-perishable food, PAPER & PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS. Donations boxes are located at the Church, Moose Club, and Walgreen’s.

TINGLEY LIBRARY IN BRADENTON BEACH is looking for volunteers. Fun and friendly atmosphere. Morning and afternoon shifts. If interested, please contact library clerk Eveann Adams at 941-779-1208, between 10-3, Tues. -Fri. only.

COMMERCIAL SALES, RENT & LEASE HAVE YOU BEEN thinking of selling? We NEED properties to List for SALE!!! Duplexes, multi family, small resorts?

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EMPLOYMENT HOUSEKEEPER F/T, PT, Hotel on Anna Maria Island.

Contact Rick 813-7354373.

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The award-winning ANNA MARIA ISLAND SUN, a weekly newspaper on Florida’s Gulf Coast, is looking for a freelance reporter/photographer to cover events on this tourism-driven island. The ideal candidate will have reporting and photography experience at a community newspaper and have some experience writing for a news website. Local residents or those with previous local knowledge and willing to relocate here a plus. Resumes and cover letters may be mailed to The Anna Maria Island Sun, P.O Box 1189, Anna Maria, FL 34216, Attention: Mike Field, publisher.

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FOR SALE TOPPER FOR F150 Long bed. $100 or Best Offer.

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30+ yrs. experience. References. Call 941-374-1227.

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

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Free estimate. Call Bobby 941-374-7670.

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Call Rafael 941-778-4823 or Veronik 941-526-7941 ISLAND RESIDENT. TREE/ BUSH Trimming, removal.

Sweeping, blowing, weeding. Weekly, bi-monthly or monthly schedule. Pressure washing. Call Bill Witaszek 941-307-9315.

SHELL DRIVEWAYS & LANDSCAPE. Specializing in Old Florida Seashell driveways and scapes. Also Rock, Mulch, & Soil. Free estimates. Call Shark Mark 941-301-6067

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REAL ESTATE HOMES & CONDOS FOR SALE

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

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Have you been thinking of selling? We NEED properties to List for SALE!!! GULF FRONT, CANAL FRONT, BAY FRONT CONDOS or HOMES ASK for BIG Alan Galletto of Island Real Estate to get it SOLD 941-232-2216

“WIZARD OF WALLS” Established 1980 Prompt quality service.

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

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

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SERVICES. Prompt & Reliable. Island Resident.

Quality Workmanship.

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

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

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

MASSAGE MASSAGE BY VINNIE Swedish Deep Tissue And More By Appointment Only Call 773-383-0463 Vinnie LMT,CMCE

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PRESSURE WASHING & WINDOWS TOTAL HOME SERVICES CLEANING : Residential, Commercial, Construction, Vacation, VRBO Rentals . Also available Pressure Washing, Roof Cleaning, Paver Sealing and Windows. Call 941565-3931.

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Call Kelly Gitt Keller Williams Realty today 941-799-9299.

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

Call today for details.

Ask for Paige DUNCAN REAL ESTATE 513-3821992.

ANNUAL RENTAL IN GATED HARBOUR LANDINGS, 4118 Osprey Harbour Loop, less than 1 mile from gulf sand just across Cortez causeway.

1900+ sq ft 2BR/2BA, screened lanai upper level, with elevator. Full non-conforming 1900 sq ft ground level, currently used with 2 additional BRs, finished storage, with split air units, 3 cars in garage. Rented as furnished. Total living space is more than 3,500 sq ft.

New upscale appliances.

Well maintained, white cabinets, black granite countertops. Photos on line from previous sale do not show latest construction updates.

Call Nelson at 303-9684321 to get more info.

Requires background check, deposit. Offered at $4,000 per month, minimum 12 month lease

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SEASONAL RENTAL in PALMA SOLA. 3BR/2BA weekly or monthly rates.

Contact Barb Grace 941201-2190 ANNA MARIA ISLAND CONDO SUMMER SPECIAL Large pool, beach access, furnished, WIFI, 1BR 6 month lease. $1900/mo.

All utilities included. redekercondosonami.com Tim 941-704-7525 AVAILABLE 2BR/1BA for September, October, November and December months. Across from the bay, 2 miles from island.

Fully furnished, all utilities.

Pet friendly. $2800 mo. For more info call Vicky 941773-1552

TRANSPORTATION AMI TAXI credit cards, cash, venmo accepted. Airport: Tampa $105, Sarasota $50, St. Pete/Clearwater $105, Orlando $220. Call 941-447-8372 or 941-4478376. amitaxi4u@gmail. com, www.amitaxi.com ANYTIME TRANSPORTATION to all Airports, Casino, etc. Tampa/St. Pete $80.

Sarasota $40. Pets welcome. Very dependable.

Reasonable rates. Contact Jeanne. 941-779-5095 AIRPORT RIDES Sarasota, St. Pete, Tampa. Call/Text Vita 941-376-7555.

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