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June 14, 2017

Margaritaville coming to this particular harbor

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

BRADENTON — For everyone who’s ever thought of visiting Margaritaville, the dream’s about to come true on Perico Island.

Minto Communities and Margaritaville Holdings are partnering on a neighborhood in the 220-acre Harbour Isle community on the western end of Perico Island overlooking Anna Maria Sound. see margaritaville, page 29

Rough seas put swimmers in distress Swimmers are advised to take precautions and be aware of the conditions before entering the water.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – Rough surf claimed the life of a Lakeland man and made swimming conditions tricky and sometimes perilous along the Island’s coastline last week.

Joseph Teston, 25, lost his life Friday, June 9, after nearly drowning the day before.

At 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) units were dispatched to the beach area near the Sandbar restaurant in Anna Maria.

“Upon arrival, CPR was in progress by good samaritans. Marine rescue and EMS arrived and Teston was transported to Blake Hospital,” the sheriff’s report states.

Teston passed away the following day.

According to MCSO Public Information Officer Dave Bristow, Carolyn Colvin was swimming with others Thursday when a young boy asked her to check on Teston. She swam to him, found him unconscious and helped bring him to shore. Ian Hilvert saw Colvin swimming out to Teston and assisted her. He said Teston had been swimming Submitted

A couple takes in the marina view from the planned restaurant and retail spaces at the One Particular Harbour development in this rendering.

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State investigates net camp construction Florida officials say the submerged land on which the net camp is built is owned by the state.

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

CORTEZ – A historic net camp in Sarasota Bay off the Cortez commercial fishing village could be the next offshore structure scrutinized by the state, some Cortezians fear.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is investigating the legality of a building being constructed in the bay by Cortezian Raymond “Junior” Guthrie, who maintains he is building on the remains of a previous net camp long

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owned by his family, according to DEP. “A title determination indicates the land is sovereign submerged land owned by the state,” DEP spokesperson Shannon Herbon said, adding that this is the first, and so far, the only such case in this part of Florida. After an inspection on May 25, “We issued a compliance assistance offer asking him to come in for a meeting to discuss the structure,” she said.

Guthrie’s structure is just west of a net camp that the Cortez not-for-profit Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage (FISH) rebuilt as a historic artifact. Cortez commercial fishermen long used net camps to mend, clean and store cotton see NET CAMP, page 15

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The Guthrie family net camp in Cortez is shown here in this aerial photo from the 1950s.

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Island trolley study gets under way Island cities engineer Lynn Burnett embarks on a quest to determine if trolley pull-offs are a feasible idea.

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

ANNA MARIA — Island Cities Engineer Lynn Burnett is beginning work on a feasibility study for trolley pull-offs.

Burnett presented members of the Island Transportation Planning Organization June 5 with a proposed scope of work and timeline for a preliminary study to determine if improvements can be made for trolley travel along Marina, Palm and Gulf Drive corridors.

On Burnett’s timeline in June is to identify areas along the trolley route in Holmes Beach where pulloffs could be established, then meet with Ryan Suarez with Manatee County Area Transit to identify any operational concerns. In July and August, Burnett plans to coordinate with the Manatee County Utili-

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Trolly pull-offs are being looked at as a way to ease traffic congestion on the Anna Maria Island route. ties Project Manager for the Island portion of the force main replacement project. She said she’d like to incorporate any approved trolley pull-offs into the design for the

project. Her reasoning is that if the area already is being disturbed by the construction project, the roadways should be “put back in a way that makes the most sense.”

She plans to present a finalized timeline for improvements to the three Island city commissions and the ITPO in the fall.

The idea, broached by Anna Maria Commissioner Doug Copeland during the May meeting, is to determine if there are some areas along its route where the trolley could safely pull out of travel lanes to allow vehicles to safely pass. For the idea to work, a 40 to 50-foot pull-off area would need to be established at each location and vehicle drivers will have to abide by the law to allow the trolley back into traffic.

Burnett said installing trolley pull-offs may require some stops to be realigned to allow for the additional space needed.

Bradenton Beach Mayor Bill Shearon expressed concern that there are no places available in Bradenton Beach to designate a pull-off. He also said he fears the project, which he said has been addressed previously, would be refused by MCAT. An update on the project’s progress is expected from Burnett at the September ITPO meeting.

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Robinson Preserve funds vetoed Florida Gov. Rick Scott has vetoed $600,000 in state funds for the nearly-completed, 150-acre Robinson Preserve expansion in northwest Bradenton, which will force the Manatee County to seek funds elsewhere.

The project’s centerpiece will be an environmental center with thematic playground areas. The property also will feature saltwater and freshwater wetlands, open water features to support tidal circulation and recreation with man-made oyster beds to improve water quality, upland coastal habitat, a pine flatwood community of native vegetation and hiking trails.

Island navigation study expected by fall Island roads aren’t the only means of transportation under scrutiny.

During the June 5 Island Transportation Planning Organization meeting, Island Cities Engineer Lynn Burnett said an Island navigation study, putting the Anna Maria Island canals, inlets and other waterways under the microscope, should be available for discussion and action by the end of summer.

The navigation study is examining Island waterways and comparing their current state with a study completed 20 years ago to identify chronic problem areas, places where dredging or other maintenance is needed and other issues.

Burnett said part of the study would be to provide some suggestions to remedy any identified issues.

Reconciliation sought for pipeline project Manatee County is slated to begin its Force Main replacement project in a few days, but Holmes Beach Mayor Bob Johnson hopes some research will be done before the project breaks ground.

During the June 5 Island Transportation Planning Organization, Johnson said he is concerned the project may involve private property due to the age of the underground pipe infrastructure.

The two year project is an effort to replace aging underground water and sewer lines along Gulf Drive from Manatee Avenue to Cortez Road.

Johnson’s worry is that the easements and rights of way used in the original project 50 years ago may not have been correctly recorded. If that is the case, he said the project could be poised to replace pipes located underneath a house or another auxiliary structure.

Johnson said he intends to pursue a reconciliation between what exists and what is recorded in the path of the replacement project to help identify any issues.

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City cracking down on Jet Skis at Bayfront park

The Jet Ski ban near the South Coquina Boat Ramp has led to more personal watercraft riders using Bayfront Park.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – Due to public safety concerns, city officials have asked City Attorney Becky Vose to strengthen city ordinances pertaining to motorized personal watercraft launching and landing at Bayfront Park.

The mayor and city commissioners also want to prohibit swimming in the Lake La Vista canal and jumping from the humpback bridge into the water below.

“We’ve had several complaints and problems with Jet Skis down at Bayfront Park,” Mayor Dan Murphy said at the Thursday, June 8, commission meeting.”

Murphy and Sgt. Russell Schnering attribute the increased activity at Bayfront Park to county officials banning entry into the water near the South Coquina Boat Ramp in Bradenton Beach.

“They banned the Jet Skis down there, so the Jet Skis have migrated up here to our park,” Murphy said of the county ban enacted in 2015 that applies to the area between the boat ramp and Longboat Pass.

“The problem is it’s a swimming area, and there’s Jet Skis going in and out,” Murphy said of the Bayfront Park area.

He said Schnering and the Sheriff’s Office received several complaints over the recent Memorial Day weekend.

“Our problem has been enforcement; what can we do about it?”

Murphy said.

He told commissioners the city owns the land that serves as a county-maintained park and the city has riparian rights that extend into the water.

Vose has been asked to revamp the ordinance in a manner that allows citations and fines to be issued to watercraft violators.

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City Officials are concerned about Jet Skis accessing the beach at Bayfront Park Sgt. Russell Schnering discusses his safety concerns with city commissioners. es watercraft restrictions. The sign is located at the main entrance and lists the various park rules.

“No watercraft on beach or in designated swimming areas,” it says.

Sec. 38-53 of the city ordinance says, “It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a boat within 300 feet of the Bayfront Park beach area out the area designed in section 38-51.”

Sec. 38-51 declares that 200 feet of the beach area near Bayfront Park – measured north from the north boundary of the channel, shall be reserved as a boat landing area that allows boats to load and unload passengers and/or skiers.

Motorized personal watercraft are included in the city ordinance’s definition of a boat.

Sec. 38-52 states, “It shall be unlawful for any person to land a boat on the beach outside of the area designated in sec. 38-51.

In addition to revamping the existing ordinance, Schnering, the city’s top law enforcement officer, requested more signage be added to the park and beach area that informs users of the city’s regulations. He said the current lack of signage makes enforcement more difficult.

“With signage, I can talk with our Marine Unit and they can come down and do enforcement

like they did Memorial weekend,” Schnering said.

“Safety’s paramount. On a holiday weekend, we’re looking at 50 to 75 Jet Skis running around with families swimming. They race into the beach, and they change drivers, and they race back out when you have kids swimming. It’s dangerous. It’s a recipe for disaster,” Schnering said.

“If the word gets out that they’re not allowed to bring their Jet Skis to Bayfront Park, they’ll find somewhere else,” he added.

Commissioner Doug Copeland asked Schnering where the personal watercraft were being launched. Schnering said some were being launched at the boat ramp in Holmes Beach, but most were using the Kingfish Boat Ramp.

Copeland asked if it would help to also prohibit trailer parking at Bayfront Park. Schnering said it would help, but Murphy said the concern there would be redirecting trailer parking into residential areas.

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Uncertainty surrounds Aqua by the Bay The developers must provide county staff additional information for the Planning Commission hearing in July to occur as currently scheduled.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON – Manatee County staff members have reviewed the Aqua by the Bay height analysis report received on May 16, and they still have several unanswered questions regarding proposed building heights and locations.

When some of these unanswered questions arose at the County Commission land use meeting on May 4, the commission remitted Carlos Beruff’s general development plan and rezoning requests back to the Planning Commission for additional review.

The Planning Commission review and public hearing is currently scheduled for Thursday, July 13, but that could be delayed if staff’s requests are not fulfilled.

On May 30, Manatee County Building and Development Services employees Nicole Knapp and Stephanie Moreland issued a report that contains staff comments on the height analysis report received from King Engineering Associates.

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County staff is still unsure of what the Aqua by the Bay developers intend to build on this coastal property located between El Conquistador Parkway and Sarasota Bay. “Upon further review of land development code (LDC), staff is of the opinion that the revised submittal does not satisfactorily address the commissioners requests, nor the LDC, thereby placing the project in jeopardy of not meeting the necessary deadlines for the July Planning Commission agenda, as well as a recommendation of denial from staff,” the report says.

“As requested by the Board of County Commissioners, please indicate the maximum number of buildings proposed between 35 and 95 feet in height. Staff notes that the height analysis commits to a maximum of four buildings in excess of 95 feet, not to exceed 145 feet,” the report says.

Staff has asked the developers to indicate

the number stories proposed for 95-foot and 145-foot buildings.

“It appears from the height analysis narrative that you have stated the four buildings in excess of 95 feet will be located within the pink area of the General Development Plan (GDP), however, there is no mention of where the buildings between 35 and 95 feet in height will be located. Please show on the GDP where the 95-foot tall buildings will be located,” the report states.

“An applicant requesting an increase in building height over 35 feet shall provide at the time of public hearing conceptual architectural drawings, elevations and plan views showing the buildings and their relationship on the property. As such, please revise

the GDP to provide notations which depict approximate/general locations for buildings between 35 and 95 feet, as well as buildings in excess of 95 feet,” the report says.

Staff also is asking the developers to clarify the proposed setbacks to the mean high water line, the proposed estuary enhancement area wall, the wetland buffers, El Conquistador Parkway and between buildings.

The report notes the latest information received from the developers indicated a minimum setback of 210 feet from the mean high water line and 15 feet from the wall, applicable only to the four buildings exceeding 95 feet.

“Does the minimum setback also apply to the 95-foot tall buildings?” the staff report asks.

The clarity and timeliness of the responses requested will help determine when the Planning Commission conducts its second preliminary review of the controversial project.

The Planning Commission’s initial preliminary review in April was based in part on a staff report that was inaccurate because of incomplete information provided by the developers. At that time, the planning commissioners voted 3-2 in support of the proposed project being compliant with the LDC and comprehensive plan.

County Commissioners take the Planning Commission’s recommendations into consideration when making their land use decisions.

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LETTERS to the EDITOR Don't rush to judge

I have always believed that people are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Apparently, that is not true in our neck of the woods. In what can only be called a rush to judgment, Nancy Ambrose is being vilified in the press and shunned by many based on stories carried recently by the local press. If you look at the facts the list of “pros” for her far outweighs the list of “cons.”

On the “con” side, we have the recent allegations made in the press.

On the “pro” side are thousands of hours dedicated to local and national non-profits. That list includes organizations which she gave much to, including one where she was number one in the nation. Organizations did not ask her side of the story just dropped her as a volunteer immediately.

Always there for all, in good times and in bad, I would cite my own experience. She was there for me through my own health problems as well as my husband’s death in 2013 and my youngest son’s death in 2015, including giving a beautiful tribute to Barry at his Celebration of Life.

It is time we celebrate Nancy rather than vilifying her.

Dantia Gould Bradenton

Boat canopies out of place

Our family has been in continuous

ownership of our property at Westbay Point and Moorings for the last 40 years (since 1977). We are writing regarding the installation of the WMFR and Holmes Beach Police Department boat lifts and canopies at the 63rd Street public boat ramp and public park in Holmes Beach. This boat canopy structure is directly in front of our lanai.

The views our family, friends, and neighbors have enjoyed of Watson’s Bayou and the constant activities at the 63rd Street public boat ramp are precious to all of us. This view was vital to our choice, and our continued ownership of our Anna Maria home.

This view, our enjoyment of the scenery and our property value has been measurably impaired by the construction of the lifts and canopies. While we do appreciate the need for a public safety facility of this nature, this site was chosen hastily and without due process or consensus of the affected parties. The “after-the fact” timing of this note is a testament to our lack of approval prior to this construction.

Holmes Beach City Code (Section 66-111) itself forbids the installation of boat canopies in the spot they were built, but it was evidently decided to “build first” and sort it out later. These structures simply should not have been constructed where the waterway borders a residential district. The Westbay Point and Moorings clearly meets this requirement. Also, the recent attempt to attack the historic and

current mangrove trimming practices at Westbay Point and Moorings is sophomoric. The challenge of these trimming practices, which have been carefully managed by the property and condoned by the State of Florida and the County of Manatee for over 40 years, is a shameful attempt to divert our attention from the unilateral decision in building these structures.

The boat canopy structures at the 63rd Street public boat ramp should be dismantled immediately (or as soon as practically and safely can be relocated) and removed to another waterway area which is governmentally accessible and does not border directly on a residential community. There are several obvious sites - Keyes and Galati Yacht marinas immediately come to mind. These spots are not residential, have good access and parking as well as utility and fuel availability. The removal of the offending structures needs to be affected as soon as an alternate site is ready to accept the facility and its vessel(s). We look forward to an immediate resolution of this damaging and difficult situation.

The Sayles Family Bob, Julie (Albert), Jeff Westbay Point and Moorings

deck at the end of Manatee Avenue?

The old restroom facility could be replaced, and it would help relieve some of the traffic concerns, especially with people parking all along Manatee Avenue and by businesses they aren't frequenting. Charge $5 a day which, surely, people would pay to be close to the beach and not wasting time driving back and forth looking for a parking spot. And it would be much safer for pedestrians, open up parking for the businesses, and Manatee Avenue would be safer.

If built with certain codes it could possibly even be used as a storm shelter. Other beaches in Florida charge to park and, not that I am a huge fan of paying to park, but it is a better alternative to what the current parking/ traffic situation is at Holmes Beach.

The fees could go toward the original cost, upkeep and maintenance and any other bills. What is left over could be for AMI to use as it is needed. This could be a valuable asset to the community, not only to thwart traffic and pedestrian concerns, but as a possible shelter if needed. Thanks for your consideration of a parking garage as a possibility.

Robert A. Bach Bradenton

Parking garage is the answer Concerning the traffic on Anna Maria Island at Holmes Beach, why not build a three- to five-story parking

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PREVIOUS QUESTION: Should the U.S. have pulled out of the Paris Climate agreement?

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Yes. The agreement would have had a bad impact on the U.S. economy.

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6/22: City Commission meeting, 6 p.m.

For information, call 7086130.

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6/15: City Commission meeting, 12 p.m.

6/20: City Commission workshop, 1 p.m.

6/21: Planning and Zoning Board public hearing, 1 p.m.

For information, call 7781005.

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6/15: City Commission work session, 6 p.m.

6/27: City Commission meeting, 6 p.m.

6/29: City Commission work session, 6 p.m.

For information, call 7085800.

Island-wide 6/15: West Manatee Fire Rescue board meeting, administration building, 6417 Third Ave. West, Bradenton, 6 p.m.

6/21: Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials, Longboat Key Town Hall, 2 p.m.

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No. This sends a horrible message to the rest of the world and makes us look like complete idiots.

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Wednesday June 14

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

Gentle chair yoga, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, noon to 12:45 p.m. $12. Space limited.

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

Reiki II Share Session with Virginia Steagall, Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, second floor, 1:45 to 4 p.m., $10.

Reserve to maryannbrady@ aginginparadise.org or 941383-6493.

Chess Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 4 p.m.

Thursday June 15

Boomer Boot Camp, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. One class, $15; five classes, $65; 10 classes, $100.

Mad Science of Greater Tampa Bay, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Mat pilates for seniors, Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, second floor, 10 to 10:45 a.m., $10 per class. Reserve to maryannbrady@aginginparadise. org or 941-383-6493.

Knit and crochet, Island

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

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

Friday June 16

Bridge refresher session, Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, 2nd Floor, Longboat Key, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., $10, includes coffee and cookies. Reserve to maryannbrady@aginginparadise. org or 941-383-6493.

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

Sunday June 18

Beach Market, Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday June 19

Social bridge games, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, noon.

Tuesday June 20

Boomer Boot Camp, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. One class, $15; five classes, $65; 10 classes, $100.

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

‘Act One’ Lincoln Center Screening from the Vivian Beaumont Theater, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

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Wednesday June 21

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

Gentle chair yoga, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, noon to 12:45 p.m. $12. Space limited.

Thursday June 22

$10, includes coffee and cookies. Reserve to maryannbrady@aginginparadise.org or 941-383-6493.

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

Saturday June 24

CPR training, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Preregistration required. Reserve to 941-7786341.

Boomer Boot Camp, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. One class, $15; five classes, $65; 10 classes, $100.

Wonders of Nature Traveling Animal Show, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Mat pilates for seniors, Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, second floor, 10 to 10:45 a.m., $10 per class. Reserve to maryannbrady@ aginginparadise.org or 941-383-6493.

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

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Friday

Boomer Boot Camp, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. One class, $15; five classes, $65; 10 classes, $100.

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

June 23

Bridge refresher session, Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, 2nd Floor, Longboat Key, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.,

June 25

Beach Market, Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday June 26

Sunset starlight paddle, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th Street NW, Bradenton, 7 p.m. Participants must furnish their own equipment and life jackets. Reserve to 941-742-5757, ext. 7.

Tuesday June 27

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Under the rainbow Recent rains form a rainbow umbrella over Bradenton Beach.

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Metz’s land use challenge fails Special Master Lisa Gonzalez Moore ruled in favor of the city and the private property owners on the key legal arguments presented.

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BRADENTON BEACH – The city of Bradenton Beach and Wendy and George Kokolis have prevailed in a land use related legal challenge initiated by John Metz, but an appeal of the special master’s ruling is expected.

The dispute involves a renovated two-story structure at 308 Gulf Dr. S. that was built in 1945 and purchased by the Kokolis’ in September 2014. The Kokolis property is next to Metz’s home at 306 Gulf Dr. S., a portion of which he uses as a vacation rental.

Citing the city’s land development code, Metz and his attorney, Nelon Kirkland, unsuccessfully argued the property’s historic allowed use as a vacation rental should be forfeited based on their belief that the structure sat vacant for more than 18 months before and during renovations. The property is in a zoning area where new vacation rentals are no longer allowed.

In June 2015, Building Official Steve Gilbert issued the building permit that allowed the renovations to begin. In February 2016, Metz questioned the permitting

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This structure at 308 Gulf Dr. S. is the subject of a land use dispute initiated by neighbor John Metz. At right, Special Master Lisa Gonzalez Moore issued her written ruling on June 7. decision and later demanded the property’s vacation rental use be abandoned. Gilbert responded with an e-mail that said, “The fact that a building is vacant does not mean it has been abandoned.

Buildings are very often vacant, sometimes due to lack of occupants, sometimes due to renovations. It does not mean that the use of the structure has been abandoned.”

City Attorney Ricinda Perry then informed Metz that his challenge was untimely because the city provides 30-days to challenge a permit, and he waited almost a year.

During the Metz-requested special master hearing that began this March and concluded in April, Metz and Kirkland also alleged

the renovations exceeded the substantial improvement threshold. If true, this could result in the project being deemed new construction and the loss of the existing vacation rental use. They also alleged the construction of an outdoor shower expanded the existing structure, and they challenged the certificate of completion issued by Gilbert. see metz, page 34

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IMG buys Lake Flores land The Lake Flores developers have sold 19 acres of their land to IMG, a portion of which will be used for a new hotel with the rest is slated for athletic fields and related structures. “This hotel will be independently operated, featuring meeting space, pool, and restaurant – all open to the public. The Lake Flores development plan, as approved by Manatee County, allows for up to 500 hotel rooms at completion,” according to the developer’s website, BradentonsFuture.com. “Though it is still too early to forecast an opening date for this hotel, we are nevertheless excited to see this new business moving forward."

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Island musician harnesses the good vibes of AMI Island native Rebecca Turk prepares to release a new single all about growing up island-style.

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

HOLMES BEACH — Island native and musician Rebecca Turk is capturing the essence of Island life in her new single, “Saltwater Hair.”

“It’s the feeling of growing up here and spending your life in the waves,” Turk said June 7, taking a break from filming the song’s music video at local watering hole The Anchor Inn in Holmes Beach.

Turk said she wrote the song on a weekend day that epitomized growing up on Anna Maria Island for her — hanging out on the beach and meeting up with friends at their favorite locales without having to make advance plans.

Entering The Anchor Inn, the feeling she speaks about is obvious as old friends greet Turk as set up begins for filming.

“It’s a typical day of being an Islander,” she said.

Other Island locations featured in the video include the beach at sunset and Slim’s Place in Anna Maria. Production for the video came courtesy of the Sarasota-based TruColor Productions with Jason Morillo serving as director.

More than 50 people packed into The Anchor Inn to help Turk film the final scenes for her video.

She said she loves the community aspect of the Island and appreciates everyone who came out to support her.

“Saltwater Hair” is the second single from her upcoming five track album,

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Island native Rebecca Turk takes a break with her guitar June 7 during the filming of her music video for “Saltwater Hair” at The Anchor Inn. expected to be released in late July.

The single is planned for a late June release on iTunes.

Though Turk traveled to Nashville after the video shoot wrapped, where’s she’s graced stages including the famed Bluebird Café, which she described as “a dream come true,” she

hopes to return after the album release for a hometown show.

“I think it’s something I have to do,” she said.

In addition to her blossoming music career as a singer and guitarist, Turk also is teaching English at Florida State University. She took the summer off to

pursue her musical opportunities.

“I do what I enjoy doing,” she said.

“As long as the doors are opening, I’m going to go through them. We’ll see what happens.”

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Merchants honoring Rodocker with church fundraiser The fund-raiser will benefit the Bayside Community Church wherethe late Barbara Rodocker was a longtime member.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – The My mother Bridge Street Merwould be chants will host a memorial fund-raistruly grateful and er in remembrance of Barbara Rodocker humbled by this on Monday, June 19.

The event will take event and many place at the Bridge Street Bistro, 111 will benefit from Gulf Dr. S., Bradenton Beach, from 5 to the donations 7:30 p.m.

Bridge Street collected.”

Merchants President and Bridge Street Bistro and Island Angela Rodocker Time Bar and Grill owner Bill Herlihy said the proceeds from the event will be donated to the Bayside Community Church in east Bradenton, where Rodocker was a longtime church member.

Herlihy’s Bradenton Beach restaurants are located in space leased from Rodocker and her daughter, Angela, owners of the adjacent BridgeWalk resort as well.

Joining Herlihy in spearheading the memorial benefit were Anna Maria Oyster Bar Managing Partner Tim Bingham, Bridge Street Bazaar and Fish Hole owner Jake Spooner and Bridge Tender Inn owner Fred Bartizal. The Bridge Street Merchants association originally planned to make a $200 donation to Bayside Community Church, but the members decided they wanted to do more than that to honor Rodocker’s contributions to Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach and Manatee County.

“We felt it would be appropriate to have it the Bridge Street Bistro because Barbara built the place,” Herlihy said.

The event organizers are suggesting donations of $20 or $25 per person, and those who attend will receive complimentary beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres provided

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The late Barbara Rodocker will be honored with a memorial fundraiser on Monday, June 19.

by AMOB, Bridge Tender Inn, the BeachHouse restaurant, Blue Marlin Grill, Island Time and Bridge Street Bistro.

There also will be a silent auction, and a raffle featuring a grand prize package consisting of several $100 certificates donated by local restaurants and businesses.

When expressing her appreciation, Angela Rodocker said, “I’m overwhelmed by our community’s graciousness and generosity. My mother would be truly grateful and humbled by this event and many will benefit from the donations collected. A genuine thank you to those that have put this together and to those that attend.”

Donations of $20 can be made in advance at BridgeWalk resort, Island Time, the Island Time Inn, Bridge Street Bistro, AMOB on the Historic Bridge Street Pier, Bridge Street Bazaar and the Bridge Tender Inn. Donations of $25 can be made upon arrival at Monday’s event. The Bridge Street Bistro is located on the third floor.

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Food and funky stuff at Ginny & Jane E's

BY LOUISE BOLGER

GINNY’S & JANE E’S

SUN STAFF WRITER

D

uring one of my first visits to Anna Maria well over 20 years ago, I discovered the IGA food market on Gulf Drive in the heart of Anna Maria city. Even then it was like a step back in time to the IGA of my youth in the suburbs of New York City. I knew then as I know now that Anna Maria Island is a special place still being discovered by people from all over the world.

Tammy and Paul Foster sold their lumber and building supply business in Ontario, Canada, took a year off traveling around Florida and ultimately settled in Cape Coral. Since they were young and energetic, the prospect of sitting on a beach for the rest of their lives wasn’t appealing, so they started looking for an unconventional business they would both enjoy operating.

A business broker pointed them in the direction of Anna Maria and to Ginny’s & Jane E’s at the Old IGA, which was for sale. They were quickly intrigued by both the concept of the business and the allure of the Island lifestyle. They came to terms with the owner, sold their home in Cape Coral, bought a new one in Holmes Beach and became new business owners. That was in October 2012.

Since then, the Fosters have maintained the original Ginny’s & Jane E’s concept created by the two sisters while adopting changes to accommodate today’s local and Island visitors. For long time Ginny’s & Jane E’s patrons, you’ll notice the expansion of the café seating area of up to 18 tables, some accommodating up to eight people, in addition to about eight outside tables. As usual, the café tables can be anything from an old desk to a large dining table with sharing encouraged.

The inventory items for sale have also changed with an emphasis on local art including work by Mr. Eddie”handmade jewelry, greeting and post cards and a collection of interesting funky stuff. You can pick up a

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T-shirt created by local artists and some beach supplies, but much of the tourist souvenirs and flea market items have been replaced by works of art.

And for those who remember Jane E’s “I’ll Bake If I Want To” bakery you’ll be happy to know it’s back. The Fosters are baking again using Jane E’s homemade start from scratch recipes, including cinnamon rolls – one of her trademarks, sticky buns, muffins, scones, Danish, cookies and brownies.

Their best seller, Key lime pie, as well as other seasonal pies and carrot and chocolate cake, are also on the menu.

Breakfast and lunch at Ginny’s & Jane E’s also has

expanded with the addition of a grill. Their famous crème brulee French toast, a variety of omelets, pancakes and egg choices are all popular for breakfast. In addition, they can now offer burgers for lunch, grilled turkey Reuben, Philly cheese steak and grilled Cuban. The Fosters pride themselves on their high quality homemade food and point out they roast their own pork loins and turkeys. Coffee is still on the honor system, and they have a cooler with soft drinks, beer and wine.

Paul says his staff of 16 are dedicated and longtime employees. The Foster’s daughter, Amanda CunninghameGraham, is the store manager and Morgan Lowe is the café manager. Tammy and Paul are hands on. Tammy is always searching for local artwork as well as keeping the books.

Ginny’s & Jane E’s has been a fixture in Anna Maria for 13 years, and the Fosters credit the sisters' original concept of Homemade Food With Really Friendly People for its success. Trip Advisor agrees placing the café in the number 2 position on Anna Maria Island.

Paul wants to thank the locals who support them yearround and the visitors, many of whom keep returning with three generations in tow. He says customer service is the key to any successful business, and the Fosters are committed to this concept. A café, a bakery, an eclectic shop – all with a dash of Island history – a special place on a special Island.

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NET CAMP: State investigates newer construction FROM PAGE 1

nets; attached net “spreads” were used to hang the nets to dry.

The state should leave both buildings alone, said fourth generation commercial fisherman Capt. Kathe Fannon, who now operates boat tours in the bay.

When the state enacted a constitutional amendment banning gill nets in 1995, effectively putting Cortez fishermen out of business, it also made the net camps of the Cortez founding families obsolete, according to Fannon.

“We had net camps up until the net ban.

What else are they going to take away from us?” she said. “I want my Dad’s net camp back. It’s a birthright.”

“I was glad when Junior started building this,” said Karen Bell, of A.P. Bell Fish Co., a mullet toss from Guthrie’s structure. “I would be thrilled if every single family that had one could build them again.”

Bell said she offered to place Guthrie’s structure on her submerged lands lease to satisfy DEP, but thinks Guthrie’s ownership should be grandfathered in under the Butler Act, a 1921 law repealed in 1957 that awarded title of submerged lands to owners of adjacent property who made permanent improvements to the submerged lands dur-

ing that time period.

Net camps, or their piling and remains, have been off Cortez for decades, she said, as pictured in a 1950s photo in her office that “shows the shoreline dotted with those things,” including the Guthrie family net camp, she said.

Net camps also could be protected within the Florida Working Waterfront program; Cortez is one of 24 Designated Waterfronts Florida Partnership Communities, a program created in 1997 to address “the physical and economic decline of traditional working waterfront areas,” according to a DEP publication. Cultural resource protection is one of the goals of the program, according to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.

Some of the village’s working waterfronts projects include the creation of the FISH Preserve, the FISH Boatworks and the Florida Maritime Museum and the restoration and relocation of the 1910 Pillsbury Boatshop.

The net camp also could be protected by Manatee County’s Cortez Village Historical and Archeological Overlay District. The Cortez Village Community Vision Plan of 2000, included in the district’s design guidelines, supports “maintaining the historic fishing culture of Cortez.”

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The top photos show the historic Cortez net camp as it looks today, left, and the new Guthrie family net camp structure built by Cortezian Raymond "Junior" Guthrie on the right. The arrows point to the same locations in a photo believed to be from the 1980s, showing the historic net camp and the pilings and deck of the Guthrie family net camp.

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Sweet and savory Brian Mathae

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ood is almost always shared. While essential to life, it is often an important part of celebrations, however large or small.

We were a busy family when I was growing up, so it was difficult for us to enjoy every meal together. However, my mother always made sure that we were all present for Sunday night dinner. The significance of sharing a meal on Sundays has stuck with me through adulthood. It's a day of rest and relaxation, perfect for spending time with those you love.

During my life in Vancouver, British Columbia, I grew a particular fondness for Sunday brunch. The city has a burgeoning

food scene. Young chefs operate food trucks and small restaurants with a focus on fresh, quality ingredients.

The timing of brunch is perfect, not too early for those who have waited all week to sleep in and not too late for those who still have errands to run. And perhaps as equally important, the appropriate time of day to enjoy a glass of champagne or a bloody Mary, or two.

Sweet or savory becomes the question of the day. I tend to go for sweet, but recognize the impact of a slowing metabolism as I age.

A perfectly delicious compromise for me is chicken and waffles.

Savoury fried chicken and the slight sweetness of waffles is the ideal combination. How the dish is finished is where the real tantalizing flavours come in to play. This recipe includes an incredible maple syrup cream cheese drizzle.

Fried Chicken

Waffles

Ingredients

Ingredients

8 chicken tenders 1 large egg, beaten 3/4 c. flour 1 Tbs. seasoned salt 1 tsp. ground black pepper

Directions

Heat 1 1/2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet. Beat egg in a medium bowl. Combine flour, seasoned salt and black pepper in a large bowl. Coat chicken tenders in egg and dredge through the flour mixture. Place the chicken in hot oil and fry, turning occasionally until thoroughly cooked. Remove the chicken from the oil.

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Savory fried chicken and sweet waffles are the ideal combination.

2 1/2 c. flour 2 Tbs. light brown sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 2 c. buttermilk 1/2 c. butter, melted 2 large eggs Pinch of salt

Directions

In medium bowl whisk together dry ingredients. In large bowl whisk together buttermilk, butter and eggs. Slowly add flour mixture until batter is just combined. Prepare and heat waffle iron according to the manufacturer. Pour batter onto iron and cook until waffles are golden brown and easy to remove.

Maple Syrup, Cream Cheese drizzle Ingredients

1 package cream cheese, softened 1/2 c. butter, softened 1/2 c. pure maple syrup 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 c. powdered sugar 1/4 c. milk, or more

Directions

Beat cream cheese, butter, maple syrup and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Gradually add sugar until completely blended.

Slowly add milk until desired consistency is reached.

Place two fried chicken tenders over a waffle and drizzle with maple cream cheese syrup. Serve with fresh fruit.

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Shorts, lamb and favorite bartenders

BY SEAN MURPHY SPECIAL TO THE SUN

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ummertime and the living is easy – and hotter.

Shorts are dress-up wear – and maybe the only appropriate wear – in Florida in summer.

So I thought it would be nice to try some on – shorts that is – from the Beach Bistro's 32 years.

Annette has been with the Bistro family since its inception. Years ago, a patron enquired of Annette...”What is the difference between the scampis and the scallops?”

Annette replied, “A buck.”

JP was presiding over the dining room and had just served a beautifully prepared and presented rack of domestic lamb – the best lamb in the world.

The gentleman patron leaned back in his chair, spread his hands as if in sacramental pose and proclaimed, "I wonder what the poor people are doing tonight?"

JP quipped, "We are waiting on you sir."

Steve Carini was the wait staff’s senior player.

He was very caring and attentive to two elderly lady patrons.

They became sufficiently enamoured of him to ask, "You are such a good waiter young man. Is it your ambition to own your own restaurant some day?”

Steve smiled and replied, "No m'am. It is my ambition to stop working in this one."

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A rack of lamb prompted a lighthearted quip from a waiter.

On Steve’s last night, while opening the last bottle of wine he would open as a waiter, his corkscrew of 20 years broke off at the screw.

Just like that Steve was a retired warrior with a broken sword.

A young man with his ambition accomplished.

My favorite bartender in the whole world?

I know some incredible bartenders – Fred and Brianna at Beach Bistro and Chris and Kahle at The Doctors Office, but one day in Philly my favorite was working at the Black Bass.

I was early for a reservation at a pretentious place down the

street. To kill time, I sat at the bar and ordered some oysters and a glass of Sancerre.

The bartender opened with, “Where are you from.?"

Almost all bartenders open with, “Where are you from.”

Gets patrons talking about themselves and asks a question they know the answer to.

“I am from Anna Maria Island,” I said “Really?” he said.

“My favorite restaurant in the whole world is on Anna Maria Island.”

All my senses tuned to high alert.

“And what restaurant would that be?” I asked.

“A little place called the Beach Bistro,” he said.

“Well,” I said. “You just became my favorite bartender in the whole world.”

Last week, I got a new favorite travel writer. Jan Tuckwood was writing for the Palm Beach Post, one of the Florida’s top newspapers.

Jan wrote that her favorite restaurant was the Beach Bistro, and that it was “the best restaurant in the state.”

She also loved the Island's new bar – The Doctors Office.

Of The Doctors Office she wrote that it was “the cure for your old dull self."

Sounds like a good way to start a hot summer.

Sean Murphy is the head coach of the incredibly talented team that runs the Beach Bistro, its little sister Eat Here and their new craft cocktail bar, The Doctor’s Office. Some of his articles can be found on the Bistro’s web-site, www.beachbistro.com

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Tarpon tactics T

arpon season is now in full swing, although the weather has been some of the worst in recent memory. High winds, rain and cloudy water have all but made tarpon fishing impossible along the beaches. That weather pattern isn’t finished yet and the forecast for this week, while better, has three days with an 80 percent chance of rain. The good news is that winds look to be light, which will at least make it possible to explore the Gulf waters. With the limited amount of opportunities, anglers need to make the best of their efforts. Let’s look at some tactics that will help anglers using fly and conventional tackle to target tarpon.

Conventional Anglers

Anglers using conventional tackle will have a better chance of hooking and landing a tarpon if they pay close attention to rigging. Proper, well tied

Reel Time RUSTY CHINNIS and carefully seated knots, properly set drags and sharp hooks are critical.

One tactic a novice tarpon angler can use is to tie on a circle hook. Originally developed for commercial longline fishermen, the hook doesn’t need to be set. All the angler has to do is let the line come tight and start reeling. This will improve the odds for newcomers as well as more experienced anglers.

Spotting tarpon and getting into position for a shot is key as well, and there are a few tactics that will make this more productive. If you’re looking for tarpon in the morning, work close to the beach looking west with the sun at your back for better visibility. The op-

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Thrusting the rod forward too relieve pressure on the line “bowing to the king"helps prevent a leaping tarpon from breaking the leader. posite is true in the afternoon when the sun is in the west. Besides not having to look into the sun, the light reflecting off the tarpon’s silver scales is often reflected like a mirror.

Once fish are spotted the angler has to be positioned correctly to make a presentation. The proper way is to get see reel time, page 23

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well ahead of a school, line up in their path and wait for them to come to you. By not running your motor near a school, you don’t risk spooking them. If there are no other boats present, it’s possible to track the school with a trolling motor getting multiple shots. When a tarpon is hooked, if you hope to get it to the boat for a photograph before releasing it you need to apply the maximum pressure that your tackle will allow.

By fighting tarpon hard from the hookup to the boat you stand a much better chance of landing them. When a tarpon jumps, it’s important to thrust your rod forward to release the tension on the line. If a fish falls on a tight line, there’s a good chance that the line will part. After the hookup most tarpon make a long initial run. Once you’re sure you have a good hook set, motor as close to the fish as possible keeping the line tight by applying minimum pressure. Once close to the fish you can apply maximum pressure, avoiding line stretch and giving you a better chance at actually catching the tarpon. This is also much better for the tarpon.

Fly Anglers

The tactics mentioned above for conventional anglers also apply to fly anglers. The main difference between the two is how they position themselves. Experienced fly anglers find a distinct edge in shallow water where tarpon track and are visible. Anchoring with a quick release system and float al-

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lows the angler to quickly release from the anchor when a tarpon is hooked or a quick move is required. Patience pays dividends for fly fishers, and the most experienced anglers anchor and wait for the fish to come to them. A move is only made if fish are seen tracking out of casting range. Then only a short move is generally required.

While some fly anglers use a trolling motor to position themselves for an approaching school or fish, experience has shown that it’s better to stay on the anchor. This point is driven home when you leave the anchor to chase fish only to look back and see fish where you just left. If you do use a trolling motor in shallow water, it can’t be anywhere close to fish. The best way to move is on the push pole. It’s a much stealthier approach and will produce superior results.

One tactic that can be effective is to anchor on a long line. This allows you to make adjustments to your position with a push pole without having to unhook from the anchor.

Whether you fish with conventional tackle or fly tackle, proper technique improves the odds of getting hooked up. There’s no other fish that swims that puts up such a spectacular fight and is so accessible to the average angler. If you’re new to the sport, I would highly advise the services of a local guide. If you keep your eyes and ears open, you can learn a wealth of information that will make your tarpon fishing days much more fun and productive.

Prior to the big weather front, fishing has been stellar. We at Anna Maria Charters have been focusing our efforts offshore. The American red snapper fishing has been phenomenal. We're finding our fish starting in 120 feet of water.

You can find these fish shallower, but the farther the distance, the greater the size! We're also getting red grouper, vermillion snapper, lane snapper, yellowtail snapper and African pompano while bottom fishing. Keeping a large shiner or cigar minnow near the surface will occasionally pick up blackfin tuna, kingfish and other pelagic species. We even picked up a sailfish last week!

Near shore, the masses have been focusing on tarpon. Pass crabs and threadfin herring are the go to baits for the silver king. The passes

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Bob Dale shows off an American red snapper and an African pompano caught with Captain David White, of Anna Maria Charters. and the beaches are where these fish are being caught. Let's hope this weather cooper-

ates so we can get back offshore!

tide chart for anna maria city pier-June 14-21 Day Date

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P.M. High Time Feet

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Wed 6/14

4:32a 1.62

8:31a 1.35

2:19p 2.37

10:14p 0.04

Thu 6/15

5:09a 1.70

9:41 1.32

3:17p 2.21

10:59p 0.17

Fri 6/16

5:46a 1.79

11:02a 1.24

4:24p 2.02

11:45p 0.34

Sat 6/17

6:24a 1.90

12:26p 1.06

5:43p 1.82

Sun Rise Set 6:35-8:27 6:35-8:27 6:35 -8:27 6:35-8:27

A.M. High Time Feet

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P.M. Low Time Feet

Sun 6/18

7:02a 2.05

12:32a 0.54

7:14p 1.66

1:43p 0.78

Mon 6/10

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1:20a 0.76

8:49p 1.59

Tues 6/20

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2Z:05a 0.97

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3:52p 0.12

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11:31p 1.58

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Big grouper Hannah Paffumi, from Huntsville, Ala., shows off a beautiful red grouper she caught while fishing with Captain Larry McGuire.

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swimmers: Rough seas FROM PAGE 1

by himself at least 25 feet from shore in the rough surf. Jake Glass provided additional assistance once on shore.

Anna Maria resident Laurie Jo Higgins said Teston’s grandmother lives on Spring Avenue and Teston often stayed at his grandmother’s house.

Additional scares

Rough surf contributed to another scare Friday afternoon. According to Manatee County Marine Rescue Public Safety Chief Joe Westerman, four men were swimming near the Sandbar restaurant in Anna Maria and found themselves too far from shore and cried out for help. Marine Rescue received a call for swimmers in distress, but when they arrived responding law enforcement officials were already in the process of cancelling the request.

“Somebody helped them to shore, and there were no medical issues,” Westerman said Marine Rescue also performed a rip currentrelated rescue Sunday at Coquina Beach.

Caution advised

Considering recent events, Westerman offered some precautionary advice.

“The first thing is to swim near a lifeguard or at a life-guarded beach.

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Strong currents and rough surf presented additional risks for those who entered the water last week, like this group of swimmers in Bradenton Beach Wednesday afternoon.

We have visitors from all over, and when they get here, they see the beautiful Gulf of Mexico; whether it’s flat-calm or rough, what they see is fun times. But as trained professionals, my staff is visualizing and observing the hazards that exist every day.

"If you come to a lifeguarded beach, you’re going to get the best professional advice on who should go in the water and who shouldn’t.

If people take the right steps, they can come out and enjoy our beaches and return home safely,” he said.

Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach and Manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach are life-guarded beaches, and Westerman said the county hopes to add lifeguards to Cortez Beach in Bradenton Beach soon.

“We have two beaches that are operational 365 days a year. Check those beaches first. If you’re not sure of the conditions,

take a drive down to the beach and see what flags are flying. Most of this past week we were flying red flags and a single red flag means only the strongest swimmers should go into the water. If you have children who are not strong swimmers, you may want to put them in life jackets to keep them afloat if they get knocked over,” Westerman said.

Two red flags indicate the water is closed to swimmers. A yellow flag means the water is safe for average swimmers and a green flag indicates no issues.

Westerman and others are working on an application for the county website that will allow beachgoers to check the surf and swimming conditions ahead of time.

Mote Marine’s www. visitbeaches.org website currently provides twicedaily updates on beach conditions in 10 Florida counties, including Manatee and Sarasota.

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Mortgage regulation updates I

f you’re in the market for a mortgage or a refinance, you need to keep your eye on the ball. Just one quick blink and something new could be affecting your search. It’s true that mortgage rates are threating to tick up a little but so far, they remain around 4 percent depending on the day. But there are a few other recent changes that you should know about.

The first one that could have a real impact on retirees is a little-known change in underwriting rules that could qualify retirees to use their nest egg accounts for a mortgage or refinance.

Freddie Mac, the government sponsored housing finance entity now allows lenders to consider retirement account assets to help retirees qualify when applying for a new mortgage or to refinance an existing one.

Assets that can be counted under these new rules include retirement accounts such as IRAs and 401ks.

“The borrower must be fully vested and the retirement assets must be in a retirement account that is immediately accessible,” says

Castles in the Sand Louise Bolger Brad German, a spokesman for Freddie Mac. That means the money cannot be subject to an early withdrawal penalty and cannot currently be used for income. This last part could present a problem for retirees, who have already setup their IRA accounts to provide a regular income, however, there are many retirees who could still benefit from the change in underwriting rules.

If you qualify, the formula the lender follows is 70 percent of eligible assets less closing costs.

The balance is then divided by 360 months, and the monthly installment is added to your monthly income to help you qualify for a mortgage. For example, if you have $1 million in

eligible assets, $700,000 would be your number less $10,000 in closing costs, leaving $690,000.

This number is divided by 360 giving you $1,917 a month to add to your other retirement income, which will include Social Security and any other dividend income. You would still need at least 30 percent down payment and a good credit score.

Another new aspect to mortgage lending is the decision by the three major credit reporting firms to remove some tax liens and civil judgements off people’s credit reports starting in July. The result of this would make many people who have these types of credit report blemishes look more creditworthy. This is, of course, helpful to borrowers who may now qualify for lending, but it does present a risk for lenders, who may not be able to accurately assess the borrower’s default risk. Credit scores could rise by at least 40 points for consumers who have this information removed from their credit profiles.

Finally, if you really want to go out on a

limb, in my opinion, sell part of the equity in your home in return for cash. Because of the advances in software and the ability to quickly and accurately determine the value of a property, more private equity companies are offering this product.

There are no monthly payments since it’s not a loan, instead when the home is sold or refinanced the company takes back the amount it paid to the owner. It gets back its original investment, say 10 percent, plus an additional 10 percent or whatever is agreed upon of the appreciation of the home. There are also additional fees involved, and every equity investment company has its own criteria, including how many years for the loan. This method of raising cash is not for the faint of heart, but it could provide a needed source of cash for some homeowners.

The bottom line is keep your eye on the ball and don’t blink. You never know when something creative will be introduced into the mortgage market.

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Sea turtle race contestant to be chosen

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

A loggerhead sea turtle that nests on Anna Maria Island the night of Monday, June 19, will be fitted with a satellite transmitter and tracked by the Sea Turtle Conservancy in its Tour de Turtles migration marathon that begins Aug. 1, according to Suzi Fox, director of Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring.

The turtle will be named Eliza Ann and will be released to the Gulf of Mexico somewhere on the Island on June 20, she said. The turtle is sponsored by Waterline Marina Resort and Beach Club in Holmes Beach.

Turtles are scored on how many miles they swim during the race period.

It’s the second time the Island has entered a turtle in the race – Amie, named for previous sponsor Anna Maria Elementary School, swam in 2015, finishing in last place (in true turtle style, according to

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A new AMI turtle will be chosen to swim the marathon in the Tour de Turtles, as Amie did in 2015.

Turtle Watch), traveling 207 miles from the Island to Everglades National Park. The winner swam 2,341 miles from Costa Rica to New Jersey.

The Sun will follow Eliza Ann’s progress each week beginning in August.

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Turtle Talks begin Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring volunteers will present a 30-minute Turtle Talk program at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 20; Monday July 3; Tuesday, July 11; Tuesday, July 18; and Tuesday, July 25 at CrossPointe Fellowship Church, 8605 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach.

Volunteers will take you on a virtual tour of Anna Maria Island’s nesting beaches, answer questions and announce the time and location of upcoming nest excavations, which are done three days after hatchlings leave the nests.

Participants can pick up free activ-

Storms destroy turtle nests

ity books, handouts and temporary turtle tattoos. T-shirts, stickers, transfers and embroidered ball caps with Turtle Watch’s Turtle Life logo will be available for a donation.

For more information, visit www. islandturtlewatch.com.

A series of heavy storms has destroyed at least eight loggerhead sea turtle nests, which were washed out to sea by high tides last week, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring Director Suzi Fox said. However, the Island has a healthy number of nests so far this season, and “With more nests, we will have more ‘washovers,’ ” she said. “We’ve seen much worse than this.” The storms also noticeably eroded the beaches, Fox said, adding, “Thank God for beach renourishment.”

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margaritaville: coming soon FROM PAGE 1

The neighborhood, dubbed One Particular Harbour, will feature 132 luxury residences, 30,000 square feet of commercial space for restaurants, retail and entertainment establishments and a marina with 55 wet slips and 128 dry slips.

Construction on the marina has already begun and is expected to be completed in 2018.

The new neighborhood is touted to bring the Margaritaville relaxed vibe to the private island community. Homes in the neighborhood will be within walking distance of the marina and commercial space, sharing amenities including the Beach Club at Harbour Isle with the other community neighborhoods.

Homes in the One Particular Harbour neighborhood are planned to start

in the high $400,000s with two- and three-bedroom floor plans available.

Units range in size from 1,483 to 1,650 square feet under air. The residences will be located in the Marina Walk section of the neighborhood.

“The Marina Walk residences on One Particular Harbour will provide owners with walkable access to boating, dining and entertainment on Florida’s last private island in one of the most iconic Gulf Coast settings,” said William Bullock, senior vice president of Minto Communities in a June 7 press release.

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“There is no other place like it.”

Residences in the Marina Walk section of the neighborhood are already available for purchase.

One Particular Harbour marks the third partnership between Margaritaville and Minto. Two other developments are planned in Hilton Head and Daytona Beach.

Harbour Isle is at 12300 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. For more information, visit www.OPHMintoUSA.com or call 888-827-3061.

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Charter workshop Wednesday

Migrating to Office 365

The Manatee County Commission will host a commission workshop Wednesday, June 14, to discuss the possibility of switching to a charter county form of government. The workshop will take place in the Longboat Key Room at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto, at 6 p.m. The League of Women Voters supports the proposed change, but city attorneys in Anna Maria and Bradenton Beach have expressed concerns about the potential negative impacts a charter county could have on their respective cities.

The Anna Maria City Commission has authorized Mayor Dan Murphy to move forward with his request to migrate the city’s existing e-mail service to the Microsoft Office 365 system at an estimated cost of $7,000 to $8,000. Last week, Murphy told commissioners the current e-mail system provided by Eme Cloud was encountering numerous problems and that was why he requested the change.

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Red tide app free Smartphone users can download a new, free app to report impacts of Florida red tide.

The Citizen Science Information Collaboration app allows users to report when and where they experience respiratory irritation or see discolored water or dead fish, all potential indications of Florida red tide.

Beginning this summer, Mote Marine Laboratory plans to add other environmental conditions to the app.

Available for iOS and Android phones, the app is designed to complement existing red tide resources for the public, including the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s red tide status updates, the National

Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s respiratory irritation forecasts, Mote’s Beach Conditions Reporting System’s twice-daily updates at 31 Gulf coast beaches and the University of South Florida’s three-day forecasts.

Users need no training to post reports, and they can learn more about Florida red tide through exploring other features of the app.

They can report water discoloration by choosing among several sample pictures – since many factors, including red tide, can cause water discoloration in the Gulf – and will be guided by brief captions when reporting dead fish and respiratory irritation.

Reports will display for eight hours on CSIC’s map. Green dots

mean no indicators, while red dots mean one or more indicators. Users can view one, two or all three possible indicators. For instance, a person might focus their map on respiratory irritation if they have asthma or other conditions that can be exacerbated by Florida red tide toxins in the air.

Mote scientists encourage Gulf beachgoers to download the app from the App Store or Google Play and begin reporting now, ahead of late summer and early fall – the likeliest time for red tide blooms.

For questions, concerns, troubleshooting or other feedback about the app, e-mail info@mote.org with "App feedback" in the subject line.

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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.

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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 sky 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 888-404-FWCC (3922).

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Art Guild scholars Each year the Artists' Guild of Anna Maria Island (AGAMI) awards a $1,000 scholarship to a student from a Manatee County public high school that is planning to major in one of the fine arts in college. This year, the Guild was able to give out two scholarship awards, both to be used for educational expenses, books and supplies.

The 2017 memorial scholarship, in honor of Ruth Burkhead, was awarded to Paige M. Lewandrowski in the amount of $1,000.

A 2017 graduate of Braden River High School, Lewandrowski was presented her award by AGAMI President Wendell Graham and AGAMI Scholarship Chairperson Edana Davis at the Braden River Senior Awards Night, May 3. Her talents, GPA, outstanding achievement in the fine arts and career goals were very impressive. She plans on pursuing musical and theatre fields at the University of Tampa.

Writer’s workshop on women Anna Maria Island Art League at 5312 Holmes Boulevard, Holmes Beach, hosts a two-day writing workshop, “What Women Do,” by Huppert Susan Huppert, on Wednesda June 21, and Friday, June 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. The cost is $30 per person.

The class is limited to 10 students.

Scholarships may be available.

Call the Art League for more details. Supplies are included.

"What Women Do" is a writing workshop that provides the opportunity for women to step aside from their normal pace and reflect on what has and will advance

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Paige Lewandrowski, center, proudly shows off her AGAMI 2017 Ruth Burkhead Memorial Scholarship certficate for $1,000 with her family and AGAMI's Edana Davis, at right.

The second 2017 memorial scholarship award in honor of Faye Neirman in the amount of $545 was presented to Braden River High School graduate

Graeme D. Sugden, an accomplished flautist with high academic achievement and a goal of pursuing a musical career. He will attend Florida State University.

them personally as women.

Author and writer Susan Huppert has passion to see others succeed in writing. Former owner of Homegrown Publications, she has been published in a variety of news outlets, magazines and anthologies over the past 18 years.

Register by calling 941-778-2099 or visit The Art League on Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

to all area artists, and all media are encouraged – painting, drawing, sculpture, jewelry and both film and digital photography. Size restrictions are no bigger than 22 by 34 inches.

To enter, bring submissions to The Anna Maria Island Art League at 5312 Holmes Blvd, Holmes Beach, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday or Friday no later than June 19. The entry fee is $10 per piece, and there is a limit of three entries per artist. The submission pick up date is July 17.

For questions regarding submissions, contact Fran Sansbury at 941-778-2099 or visit the Anna Maria Island Art League.

A call to artists The Anna Maria Island Art League is currently accepting submissions for its June exhibit With an opening Friday, June 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. and art work will continue to be shown through July 15. The media exhibition is open

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Team Moss Builders continues to look for first win

BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN

The Island rains let up last week, just in time for adult co-ed soccer Thursday night at The Center. The early evening sun continued to heat up the field as the men and women of the league kicked off the fifth week of play.

After four games, the leader of the league, Sato Real Estate, remained undefeated, and Moss Builders is still seeking the season’s first victory for the team. Little movement occurred in the middle of the pack standing. Lancaster Design fell to fifth, while Acqua Aveda moved up a slot in the rankings.

With a final score that looks more like a flag football score, team captain Josh Sato and Team Sato Real Estate made it look easy against Team Ross Built. Lead scorer in the game, Jake Parsons put four balls into the goal. Kevin Roman scored three of his own, while Sato, Chris Klotz, Chelsea Hoffner and Lyn Clark all scored for their team.

Missing three critical players, Ross Built’s Chris Culhane managed to elude Sato Real Estate goalkeeper, Jordan Demers, scoring twice ending the game with the score 14-2.

Playing without their big man and captain, Sean Flynn, Team Mulock Flynn Law hustled and played hard against Team Acqua Aveda to only come up short after two halves of play.

Cortni Wash put the only point up on the scoreboard for Mulock Flynn Law. James Lynch and Ray Gardner both settled two in the net, with a single goal by team captain Eric Pullen to finish the game 5-1, moving Acqua Aveda past Lancaster Design in the league with two games left in the regular season.

Lancaster Design’s third loss of the

season came from team captain Kris Yavalar and the rest of Team Anna Maria CrossFit. Angela Wiles hit her two goals in the game. Teammates Camel Duzgun and BJ Grant each scored one of their own.

Keeping the score close, captain Frank Agnelli score another goal in the season, as did Andre Lewis, ending the game with the score of 4-2.

Team Moss Builders, whose roster does not have a single member of the Moss family on it, lost its fifth straight game of the season to Team Slim’s Place. Goals by Lexi Sato and Nate Talucci cannot go unwritten.

Struggling with injuries and missing players, Moss Builders hopes that the end of the season and playoffs will put some victories on the stat sheets.

Clinching the win, with the score 5-2, Mike and Nikki Kaleta, along with Aaron Parkin, each scored a goal in the game for Slim’s Place. Yrovi Moreira sailed two by Moss Builders’ keeper Shawn McCarthy.

Two games left on the regular schedule still can result in significant changes in the league standings before playoffs start at the end of June, leading to the championship game on July 6. It is still any team’s season.

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5 Jessica Williams, of Team Murlock Flynn Law, received the soccer ball at her feet with tight defensive pres3 sure by Team Acqua Aveda's Tyler Pullen.

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an opportunity to experience part one of “The Lillian Beaumont Theater,” a video recorded live in New York as part of the library’s Lincoln Center Screening program. The showing is free. For more information, call the library at 941-778-6341.

JOY hears about lunch program Priscilla Seewald, of All Island Denominations, will discuss the Children’s Summer Lunch Program at the next JOY (Just Older Youth) Brown Bag Lecture Series on Wednesday, June 14, at 11 a.m. at Roser Memorial Community Church fellowship hall at 512 Pine Ave. in Anna Maria. The summer lunch program feeds children whose families can’t afford to give them lunch, which they normally get in school.

Treats are not provided in the summer lunch program, so attendees are encouraged to bring small snack packs of cookies, crackers, fruit roll-ups or cereal, but not candy for Seawald too give to the kids. Attendees should also bring a brown bag lunch for themselves. Beverages and desserts will be provided.

For more information, log onto www. roserchurch.com/joy or call 941-7780414.

Mahjong anyone?

The Island Branch Library would like to start a mahjong group, and officials there would like some input. If you would join the group, call the library at 941-778-6341,

Indoor fun for free The Island Branch Library Coloring Club meets on Wednesday, June 14, at noon with the Chess Club following at 4 p.m. at 5701 Marina, Holmes Beach.

For more information, call the library at 941-778-6341.

Hand-made beauty If you are interested in knitting or crochet, the Island Branch Library, at

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Manatee County needs help

Mad science at library

The Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, hosts a Mad Science of Tampa Bay show, sponsored by the Friends of the Island Library, on Thursday, June 15, from 10 to 11 a.m. Bring out the scientist in your child in this fun learning event.

The free program is part of the library’s special events for families. Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis. For more information, call the library at 941-778-6341.

The Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department needs help drilling oysters to create oyster mats and vertical oyster gardens. Volunteers are needed if they meet the following criteria: familiar with a drill press; have steady hands; are able to be at Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. NW, during open hours; able to volunteer several hours at a time; and be at least 18 years old.

The department is going to have an ongoing need for oyster shell that can be turned into mats. Those interested may contact Michelle at 941-742-5923, ext 6035, to set up a training time.

Help with weight control 5701 Marina Drive, in Holmes Beach, has an opportunity to do so on Thursday, June 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, call the library at 941-7786341.

Shop near the sand Shop at the Beach Market Coquina Beach at 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach at the trolley stop, concession stand area, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 11. The market is open every Sunday from November through July (excluding Easter, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day weekend) and every Wednesday from mid December through mid April.

Shop for local arts and crafts, clothing, jewelry, collectibles, plants and fresh produce. The Coquina Beach Café is open for snacks and to relax and watch the waves. Ride the free trolley to the market or park in the free

parking lot.

Manatee County does not allow dogs anywhere in Coquina Park. The market is stroller, walker and wheelchair accessible. Contact Nancy for more information at 941-518-4431.

Be it ever so humble The preschool story time theme for Tuesday, June 20, at 10 a.m. at the Island Branch Library at 5701 Marina Drive in Holmes Beach is “Home Sweet Home.” Library Children’s Specialist Trudy Bell will read stories and have fun things for kids to do. For more information, call the library at 941-7786341.

Live from New York On Tuesday, June 20, from 2 to 4:30 p.m., the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, offers

Overeaters Anonymous meets at the Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, each Thursday at 7 p.m. For more information, call 813494-6518.

Rhythm on the beach Enjoy the rhythm of drums keeping the beat at the Sunset Drum Circle at the Anna Maria Island Beach Café, 4000 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach, on Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. There’s no charge to listen, and dinner is available at the café.

Music on the beach Enjoy Jam in the Sand on Thursdays at the Anna Maria Island Beach Café, 4000 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach, from 5 to 8 p.m. It’s free, and it’s fun. Enjoy dinner while you listen.

Metz: Land use challenge fails FROM PAGE 9

During testimony, Metz acknowledged he had expressed interest in purchasing the property before the Kokolis’ bought it, and signs formerly posted on Metz’s property advertised a three-story, L-shaped retail-residential development on his property that would have extended south, between the Kokolis property and the Gulf.

The ruling

The 37-page final ruling Special Master Lisa Gonzalez Moore issued on Wednesday, June 7 stated: • “The residential use was not discontinued for a period of 18 months or more;

• Metz failed to timely appeal the validity of Kokolis appraisal; • The change from an outdoor storage area to a shower did not constitute an expansion of the structure; • Metz failed to prove that the work done under the 2015 building permit exceed the substantial improvement threshold; • Metz failed to prove that Gilbert’s decision to issue the certificate of completion was unreasonable, erroneous or illegal.”

Attorneys reaction

“I am pleased with the ruling of the special master. It was unequivocally the

right decision. While the Building and Planning Department has always had a welcoming open door policy, helping and providing information to anyone who visits or makes inquiries, the time and costs involved to successfully defend the city in this hearing will now require staff to modify its long standing open door practice,” Perry said of the ruling.

“I’m very gratified the special master denied all of Mr. Metz’s claims. It’s unfortunate and unfair that the Kokolis’ were forced to pay to defend themselves against these meritless claims.

There is no valid legal or factual basis for any further appeal or proceedings,”

said Robert Lincoln, the Kokolis’ attorney.

On Friday, Kirkland said Metz planned to appeal the ruling to the Circuit Court.

On Friday, City Treasurer Shayne Thompson informed City Commissioners that Metz’s challenge has thus far subjected the city to $16,244 in legal fees.

An appeal would subject the city and its taxpayers to additional legal fees.

In 2015, Metz filed an unsuccessful lawsuit against mayoral candidate Jack Clarke that later exposed the city to $11,049 in legal fees.

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Noise ordinance discussions continue

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – There isn’t much commission support for allowing open-air music to continue until midnight on weekends, but the noise ordinance adopted in 2014 may require changes regarding decibel meter readings and fines.

During the Tuesday, June 6, City Commission work meeting, City Attorney Ricinda Perry was directed to review the noise ordinance with Police Chief Sam Speciale and bring back any proposed changes. “The ordinance needs tweaks. There are some changes I would recommend,” Perry told the commission.

The ongoing noise ordinance discussions are the result of Freckled Fin owner Scott Lubore being arrested for a noise ordinance violation, but the state attorney’s office recently announced it would not pursue charges because the arresting officer did not properly document the decibel meter readings.

In May, Speciale asked the asked the

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commission to consider allowing open-air venues to continue live music until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. He also suggested decibel meter readings taken by an officer not responding to a complaint be taken 100 feet from the stage.

Public comment

When addressing the commission last week, Freckled Fin General Manager Steve Shannon said, “I’m in favor of boosting the decibel limit and also the extension we talked about.”

BridgeWalk resort owner Angela Rodocker said it was important to consider the original family-oriented vision of the business owners, like her late mother, Barbara, who helped redevelop Bridge Street.

“Who was the market that they were trying to attract?” Rodocker asked the commission.

Rodocker also owns the building next to BridgeWalk that is leased to Island Time Bar and Grill, an establishment that features live music.

“If you go to our Trip Advisor you will find

6/8, grand theft, North Bay Boulevard and Jacaranda. Construction equipment worth $1,500 was taken.

6/9, battery, 2200 Gulf Drive South. The female came from New York to visit the male who lives in Longboat Key. After dinner in Bradenton Beach, they were heading for his place when they got into an argument.

He said she started hitting him as he drove.

She said he beat her up. The officer filed a capias report to the state attorney’s office to investigate.

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Obituaries

After leaving the insurance profession she worked as a data research analyst at Nielsen Media for several years in both the Sarasota and Tampa area. She was a very active member of Christ Church of Longboat Key and was involved in many of their committees and outreach programs.

She leaves behind her husband of 25 years, Kevin, of Holmes Beach Fla.; her mother, Esther Cain Murdock, of Temple Terrace Fla.; Robert (Bobbie) Scott, her mother’s life partner; her father, Richard Murdock, of Savannah Ga.; and her brother, David of Tampa, Fla.. Her older brother Michael, of Miami, preceded her passing several years ago.

A memorial Mass will be held at Christ Church of Longboat Key at a future date.

Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, Bradenton, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contri-

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6/1, lost or stolen items, Bradenton Beach Club, 244 17th Ave. N. The complainant left a bag on the ground while unpacking, and the next morning, it was gone.

6/6, domestic battery, 200 block of Church Avenue. A couple living together got into an argument, and the male slapped and hit the female a number of times. He attacked her again later in the day, and a witness called police. The male was arrested.

Janet L. FitzGerald Janet L. FitzGerald, a resident of Holmes Beach, passed away at home with her husband at her bedside while under Hospice Care.

She was born in Ohio, the daughter of Esther (Cain) Murdock and Richard Murdock.

The family moved to Florida in the 1970s and lived in the Tampa area. Upon graduating high school she attended Hillsborough Community College. She worked in the insurance field for almost 25 years and obtained the title of Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) which is a professional designation in property-casualtyinsurance and risk management field.

5/27, parking violations, 3000 block of Avenue E. Two parked vehicles were found to be obstructing traffic. One was towed away while the other’s driver arrived just in time.

5/28, alcohol violation, 3800 Gulf Drive, at the beach. The officer spotted three subjects wih beer playing games on the beach. He issued all of them citations.

5/28, alcohol violation, 5000 block on the beach.

The officer spotted two males drinking on

that families who we consistently attract will say the music is loud on the street, but it ends at 10 o’ clock, so you’re OK. That allows me to put my child to bed at a reasonable time,” she said of her clientele’s comments.

Rodocker said she has no problem with people partying, but there needs to be a balance.

Resident John Metz praised the recent enforcement efforts and said the existing ordinance strikes a good balance that allows businesses to make money while preserving the rights of residents.

Commissioners’ input

Vice Mayor John Chappie said the business owners he spoke with are fine with the ordinance as is.

He agreed with Rodocker about attracting families and said he was not in favor of extending the live music allowances, except for the special exceptions granted for holidays and special events. He also said Speciale’s 100-foot suggestion made sense.

Mayor Bill Shearon said he likes the noise

ordinance the way it is, but he thinks the fines should be addressed by resolution instead of ordinance so they can be more easily adjusted. He suggested a $75 fine for a first noise ordinance offense, $250 for a second and $500 for subsequent offenses.

Shearon fears changing the measurement point would encourage establishments to turn their music up.

Commissioner Ralph Cole operates his Coastal Watersports business on beachfront property leased from the Rodocker’s Silver Surf resort, a half-mile north of Bridge Street.

He believes the family business model applied there should be maintained on Bridge Street.

Cole thinks extending performance hours would generate more complaints and more work for the police department, but he suggested the 75-decibel limit be raised to 85 db. until 10 p.m., and the meter readings be revaluated. He said allowing outdoor venues to cover their patios would help contain the sound.

the beach. They got citations.

5/28, driving with a suspended license, 4300 block of Gulf Drive. The officer responded to a call of a reckless driver throwing beer bottles out the window. The office stopped him, and when asked for his license, the driver produced an ID. A passenger produced the registration and proof of insurance. The driver was ticketed and another person drove the car home.

5/28, noise violation, 6300 Holmes Blvd. The officer arrived at the house and noted the noise.

As he got out of his patrol vehicle, he spotted participants go round to the back and suddenly the music stopped. He found the renter of the property who said they would never vacation on the Island again. The officer wrote a citation, which the renter refused to sign. The officer reminded him the next step would be jail, and he signed it.

5/29, battery, D Coy Ducks, 5410 Marina Drive.

The officer responded to a report of a fight in progress. When he arrived, he met with the victim, who said he was hit in the head with a beer bottle. He didn’t see his assailant well, but he gave a vague description. The officer called EMS, but the victim refused treatment.

The bar manager played a security video and it showed there were no beer bottles in the fight. The officer took no further action because the victim could not identify who hit him.

5/29, possession of marijuana, Driftwood Motel, 5108 Gulf Drive. The officer responded to a report of a disturbance with a knife. When he arrived, he was told by another officer that he had found one of the parties involved with marijuana in his possession. The man was ticketed, and the pot was taken.

5/30, criminal mischief, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive. A new church sign was broken, presumably by a fist.

butions may be made to Christ Church of Longboat Key, 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL, 34228, 941-3838833. Condolences to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.

retired, he and his wife moved to Holmes Beach from Maryland in 1975. Bob, as everyone now came to know him, worked at Galati’s Marine and retired again, only to volunteer for the next 15 years in the emergency room at Blake Medical Center with his wife Phyllis. They were also active in the Southeastern Guide Dog Association. Bob and Phyllis called Village Green home for the last 20 years, where they both continued to stay busy with neighbors, friends and family.

Whether you knew him as Lt. Col. Smith, Bob, dad, grandpa or great grandpa, both he and Phyllis will be missed greatly by all they touched. We love you, miss you and salute you. A private memorial will be held at a later date, as well as military honors in The National Cemetery at Arlington. Donations in Bob and Phyllis’ memory can be made to the Southeastern Guide Dog Association.

Condolences to www.legacy.com.

Lt. Col. Robert 'Bob' W. Smith Lt. Col. Robert (Bob) W. Smith died peacefully May 21, 2017, at the age of 88.

Smith was born on Sept. 23, 1928, and raised in Providence, R.I. Bob later attended the University of Rhode Island, where he met his wife, Phyllis Egner, of Belfast, Ireland.

Smith joined the Army, where he served in Korea and Vietnam with the 199th Calvary.

Later Smith finished his military service at the Pentagon in Washington. When Smith

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9 While-__: repair shop sign words 14 Art critic's phrase, literally 15 Calendar pg.

16 NBA's Jackson et al.

18 "10" co-star 19 Send out 20 Pamplona's municipality 22 Big stain 24 Israeli border lake 28 "Doubt it" 29 Theme park near Dallas, literally 30 "Conan" channel 33 Dayan of Israel 35 Giants manager before Bochy 37 Like non-oyster months, traditionally 39 Ration (out) 40 Changes one's ways, literally 42 "The Deep" director Peter 44 Bottom line 46 Closing sequence 48 They're often numbered 49 Bench warmers?

53 Loss of speech 55 Drive-__ 56 Before, in Brest 59 Tumbles out of control, literally 61 "In the Bedroom"

Oscar nominee 62 Passé 63 "Surprise Symphony" composer 64 Big tees 65 Matrix, e.g.

Down 1 Some jennies 2 Baffle 3 Prophetess 4 Longtime Dodger manager 5 Still 6 Whale of a guy?

7 Half of MCDX 8 Most constant 9 Kite aid 10 Cajoled 11 Whistle blower?

12 Key for Fauré?

13 "For shame!"

17 Run at the end 21 "Toy Story" dinosaur 23 Highland lid 25 Ancient Germanic invader 26 Even, in Évian Answers to 06-07-17 Crossword Puzzle.

27 Valuable team member 29 Field unit 30 Byes 31 Not sharp 32 More ticked 34 Cunning 36 Still breast-feeding 38 __ orientation 41 Ignored the alarm 43 Civil war site since 2011: Abbr.

45 E. African land 47 Dulcimer kin 49 Crushes an altar ego?

50 Utter 51 Part of a skipping refrain 52 Like some heads 54 King anointed by Samuel 56 Sports fig.

57 U.S. govt. broadcaster 58 Acker of "Person of Interest" 60 Doo-wop syllable

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ANNOUNCEMENTS THE BEST VOLUNTEER position on the island. The AMI Historical Museum needs docents and bread makers. Call Lynn at 813758-3234 or lbrennan47@ gmail.com ROSER FOOD BANK needs donations of cash and non-perishable food. Donations boxes are located at the Church, Moose Club, Walgreen's and The Anna Maria Island Sun Newspaper (corner of Gulf and Palm).

BABY SITTER RED CROSS CERTIFIED baby sitter. Honor student.

Call or text Isabel 941-5457995

BOATS: PARTS & SERVICES & SALES Islandboatsales.net 17 years & Hundreds Sold. “Business On A Hand Shake” Not Using Your Boat, Let’s Sell It. Dave/Owner 941-228-3489

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

CLEANING SERVICE CLEANING: RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL & RENTALS. Professional and Reliable. Call 941756-4570 CLEANING: RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, Construction and Vacation Rentals . Also available Power Washing and Windows. Call 941251-5948 THOMPSON CLEANING SERVICE CommercialResidential-Marine.

Island Based Company.

Seasonal Deep Cleaning-Weekly-Occasional.

Call for Free Estimate.

941-281-4951

Call us today! 941-778-3986

COMPUTER SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

Neil 941-726-3077

EMPLOYMENT

PART TIME CLERK Position Available. Family Owned Gift Sop on AMI. Retirees welcome. Call 813-4097540 DATA ENTRY CLERICAL POSITION needed for busy office. Full Time – Great Benefits. LaPensee Plumbing • Pools • Air Call 941-778-5622 or Info@ lapenseeplumbing.com INSURANCE AGENCY: HOLMES BEACH hiring full time. 2-20 or 4-40 licensed insurance customer service representative. Must have at least 3 years experience with a muti-line independent insurance agency. Please inquire for more information to brent. moss@greatflorida.com or 941-567-6266

FISHING CHARTERS

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

KERN CONSTRUCTION NEW Homes & Remodel.

Design/Build. Since 1968.

License # CRC1327296.

Call Jerry Kern 941-7781115 www.kernconstructioninc.com “HONEY DO" HOME Repairs & Handyman Services.

35 yrs experience. Painting, drywall, tile, woodwork. All tasks. Call 941-896-5256 or 941-807-5256 www.honeydohomerepairinc.com HANDYMAN. RETIRED ENGINEER. Free estimates.

“No job too Small”. Repairs, replacements, improvements, wall TV’s, shelves, cabinets, calking etc. Call Jim 941-448-7806

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

GET’R DONE DRYWALL, INC Specializing in Remodels & Repairs. Island Resident for 18 years. Call Neil Cell 941-962-1194

GARAGE, MOVING, RUMMAGE & YARD SALES

WALY PRECISION PAINTING: painting, drywall, stucco, and remodeling, commercial/residential, licensed & insured. Call 941-448-1928 or 941-4656324 www.WalyPrecisionPainting.us

ROSER THRIFT SHOP: Open 9:30a.m.-2p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 10a.m.1p.m. Saturday. Annex open till 12p.m. Donations preferred on Wednesdays 9-11a.m. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. 941-779-2733.

PALMA SOLA THRIFT SHOP must sale inventory to save my HOME! Quality Furniture and Home Décor 50-75% off.

Donations welcomed.

Can pick up. 9516 Cortez Rd W. ( 2 miles east of Cortez Bridge) 941-812-7679

HAULING SITE CLEAN-UP to trash outs we can handle it all. Call us for your dumpsters/trash needs today 941-753-8772

BESPOKE SERVICES, MASTER CARPENTER for all home & office repairs. Also painting, decorating, decking & dock repairs,. Large or small works. Reasonable Rates! Island guy for Island work. Call RICHARD 941-448-3571

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

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SHELL DELIVERED AND spread $55/yd. Hauling all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-795-7775, "shell phone" 941-720-0770 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 6/14/2017 9:00am at 1855 63rd Ave 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.

LOST & FOUND

STOLEN FROM 217 PINE AVE. Art work from front of house. Multi-colored Fish.

REWARD! Call 813-2305900 FOUND SMALL FRIENDLY domesticated black & white cat near Bean Point.

Needs good home. Call 941-778-1976 LOST KAYAK BIMINI BAY Floated away on Sunday nights storm. Tan Feather Lite. Please call 941-7783057 LOST HEAVY GOLD CHAIN with Blue Stone near 47th Ave in Holmes Beach on December 26. REWARD! Call 908-963-1702 LOST MY GRANDMOTHER'S gold wedding band (initials inside and date) at Coquina Beach area. Reward.

Call 407-579-1621

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

TWO MEN and a TRUCK. Movers who care. Local and Long distance. www. twomen.com Call 941-3591904. We sell boxes!

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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.

941-812-0507

FROM THE HIGH $200’s. Only minutes from the beach, this new active adult community is perfectly located just south of Manatee Ave, off Village Green Pkwy.

Perfectly designed, open 2BR or 3BR/2BA plus den & 2CG floor plans.

Luxurious amenities, pool, spa, gym, pickle ball and fenced-in dog park. HOA only $190/ month. Models open daily. Contact us 941254-3330 www.MirabellaFlorida.com

“WIZARD OF WALLS” Established 1980 Prompt quality service.

Paperhanging/removal Faux finishes. Interior painting. Mary Bell 941794-0455 PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SERVICES. Prompt & Reliable. Meticulous, Thorough, Quality Workmanship. Interior/Exterior. Wall paper removal..

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

PETS ARE YOU WANTING to vacation and not worry if your pet is lonely. I will overnight in your home, so your animal can stay in his own environment. Home Sitting is also available.

Great References. Call Mary 941-405-2496

POOL SERVICES FOUR SEASONS POOL SERVICE. AMI & West Bradenton. Certified Pool Operator. Residential/commercial. Chemical Service Licensed & Insured. Call Dennis Clark 941-737-5657 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

113 BEACH AVE 3BR/3BA Pool Home. Great location West of Gulf Drive with Direct beach access! $1,055,000 Call Charles Buky Coldwell Banker 941228-6086 CANAL FRONT HOMES Holmes Bch - Key Royale GULF FRONT CONDOS Gulf Place, La Casa L’Plage, Waters Edge & MORE. Island Real Estate ASK Alan Galletto 941-232-2216 BAY FRONT HOME W. Bradenton Palma Sola 4000 sq.ft. 4 BR/3.5 BA 4 car garage. Stunning Cathedral ceilings. No Island traffic! Island Real Estate ASK Alan Galletto 941-232-2216 FOR SALE: THE PORCH HOUSE. 2BR/2BA, 2 blocks to beach! Boyd Realty.

Scott May 941-238-8377 or Brenda Boyd May 941-7308589 VILLAGE GREEN 2BR/2BA VILLA. New roof, A/C, water heater, and hurricane windows. Asking $179,000.

Call 813-777-5472.

RENTALS: ANNUAL

2BR/2BA CONDO IN CORTEZ at Smugglers Cove. 2 pools and workout room. Tile in most of unit, washer / dryer inside. 40 ft. boat slip. Split floor plan & under building parking.

Background & credit required. $1800 per month & security. Ask for Ed DUNCAN REAL ESTATE 941-779-0304 www.teamduncan.com

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REAL ESTATE HOMES & CONDOS FOR SALE ANNUAL RENTAL and CONDOMINIUM Association management serviced by (2) offices open 7 days a week! Contact junew@ islandreal.com – 941-3451295 - Island Real Estate of Anna Maria Island, Inc. 2BR/2BA half duplex in Heritage Pines $995 annual lease. 2BR/2BA furnished in West Bay Cove $1600 annual lease. 1BR/1BA unfurnished duplex on island $1050 annual lease.

2BR/2BA furnished at West Bay Point Moorings $1850 annual lease Contact A Paradise 941-778-4800 HOLMES BEACH 2BR/1BA DUPLEX includes water & garbage. $1140/mo. Available July 1. First, Last & one month security deposit.

Application required.

Call 941-809-2488

Call us today! 941-778-3986

ANNUAL BEACH RENTAL 2BR/1BA Bottom floor.

No pets/no smoking.

Block from beach & bay.

Call 941-705-4737 ANNUAL HOLMES BEACH 2BR/2BA Nice kitchen & yard. Block to Beach, Sunsets, Restaurants & Shops. $1688/mo. Call 203-2231119 BRADENTON: WARES CREEK Historic Area.

1916 Virginia Dr. Charming 3BR/2BA House on Wares Creek. $1650/ mo. ALSO CHARMING UPDATED 2BR/1BA Duplex. 2111B 6th Ave W. $1100/mo First, Last & Security Deposit plus Credit Check. Call 941809-2488

VILLA, UNFURNISHED 1BR/1.5BA in Mt Vernon on Sarasota Bay (55+ community) 5 minutes from AMI beaches. Free boat dock and RV/boat/ kayak storage, plus many other recreational amenities. This is a bright end unit with bamboo floors, window coverings, breakfast bar, beautiful birch kitchen cabinets, kitchen appliances plus washer and dryer. Rent includes: cable TV, carport, water/ sewer, trash, landscape and exterior maintenance.

Annual Lease at $900/ mo + electric, plus $900 security/damage deposit and HOA application fee of $100. Sorry, but no pets, pickups, motorcycles, or smokers. For an appointment call 727-479-4919 or 303-725-7160.

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RENTALS: SEASONAL & VACATION TIFFANY PLACE Gulf Front Condo for Rent Incredible views from living room and master bedroom. 2BR/2BA Green Real Estate Call 941-778-0455 ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fl Condos. Pool beach access, fully equipped $650-$800/ wk Redekercondos.com 941704-7525 or 941-778-1915 SUMMER WEEKLY RENTALS Available: 2BR/1BA Gulf front from $1,100 per week. 2BR with sleeping loft Bayfront from $1,100 per week, 4BR/3BA Bayside from $1,450 per week. No pools. 2018 SEASONAL RENTALS Available: 2BR/1BA Gulf front from $3,850 per month, 2BR with sleeping loft from $3,850 per month. Three month minimum. Horizon Realty of Anna Maria 941-778-0426 kringco@ tampabay.rr.com

NORTH SHORE DRIVE, Anna Maria. 3BR/2BA Seasonal Rental across the street from Gulf.

Heated Pool.

AMIRENTAL.com RENTAL - 606 KEY ROYALE. 6 Month Rental - Available Now until January 10, 2018.

3BR/3BA, Pool, Canal, $3,500 per month. Utilities included. Call Bob 321-287-1779

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, appointments, casino, cruises, etc. Tampa $60. Sarasota $30. Pets welcome. Very dependable.

Reasonable rates. Contact Jeanne. 941-779-5095

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 ROGER'S AIRPORT SERVICE. Tampa, St. Pete/ Clearwater, Sarasota/ Bradenton. Call Roger 941773-1469

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