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Fireworks cancelled to protect birds However, the fireworks display at the Sandbar restaurant remains scheduled for Saturday, July 4. BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – Imperiled shorebirds nesting on the beach at the north end of the BeachHouse restaurant have caused the cancellation of the 22nd Annual Beach House Fireworks Spectacular on Friday, July 3. A nesting area including black skimmers, a state species of special concern, and least terns, a state threatened species, has been staked off for protection by Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring, which brought the issue to the attention of Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Director Charlie Hunsicker. Hunsicker and Ed Chiles, of The Chiles Group, which operates the CINDY LANE | SUN

This shorebird nesting colony in Bradenton Beach north of the BeachHouse restaurant has prompted the cancellation of the July 3 fireworks show.

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City moves to limit number of bedrooms Houses that had five or more bedrooms jumped from 2.4 percent in 2008 to 40 percent between 2011 and 2014. BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com

HOLMES BEACH – After hearing statistics from City Planner Bill Brisson,

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commissioners last week agreed on a four-bedroom limit on single family homes and a three –bedroom limit per side on duplexes in the R-2, R-3 and R-4 districts. Since January, the city has been under a moratorium in those zoning districts on remodeling or construction of homes with four or more rooms that can be used as bedroom/sleeping rooms.

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“Through 2008 the vast majority of dwelling units in the R-2 district had three or less bedrooms,” Brisson explained. “Four bedrooms were not the rule, but were not uncommon.” He said up to 2008, 18 to 20 percent of units had four bedrooms, and 2.4 percent had more than four. However, between 2011-2014, the number of dwelling units that had five or more

bedrooms jumped to 40 percent. “The best supportable limitation is four bedrooms,” he said. Commissioner Jean Peelen asked how many of those five-bedroom houses were investor built, and Brisson said possibly all of them but he would have to check. see BEDROOMS, page 40

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Pool rules relaxed for residents Residents would be allowed to have slides and diving boards, which would be banned in vacation rentals. BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com

HOLMES BEACH – After hearing suggestions from Chair Judy Titsworth, city commissioners agreed last week to relax some rules for residents in the draft swimming pool ordinance. “My goal is not to punish residents for things that are happening in resort housing,” Titsworth explained. She asked if pools could be considered as a percentage of the impervious surface allowed on a lot rather than the entire pool being counted toward the impervious surface calculation. The ordinance designates pools as impervious surface, which means they do not let water through. She said a lot is allowed 40 percent impervious surface, and if the pool is counted in that 40 percent, it limits the homeowner’s options for driveways and other im-

pervious surfaces, forcing them to use materials such as turf block instead of asphalt or cement. The other request she made was that residents be allowed to have pool slides and diving boards. She said a family with three kids is relocating to the city and has a 6-foot slide in their pool. “We’re trying to get families with kids to move here, and I don’t think it should be against the law to have 6-foot slide. I’d much rather have my kids learning how to master a back flip on a diving board and having fun on a slide than playing video games.” She said if the problem is overuse in resort housing, ban it there. Her third request was to allow residents to have hot tubs on balconies or porches, not just on the ground level.

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Commissioner Marvin Grossman said he could not agree with changing the impervious surface calculation. “I grew up living here,” Titsworth see rules, page 15

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Commissioners agree on one pool per duplex lot Residents cite parking, noise and intensity of use issues. BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com

HOLMES BEACH – After hearing from residents and discussing the issue, commissioners agreed last week on one pool per duplex lot. The city is under a moratorium on two pools on duplex lots until July 31. Prior to discussion, Margie Motzer urged commissioners to limit duplexes to one pool per lot. She gave an example of a block on the north side of 72nd Street and the south side of 73rd Street, which currently has 10 pools and could have as many as 14 or 15 pools. “We keep hearing that you can’t regulate kids being kids during the day,” she said. “This is a much bigger issue than kids being kids, and it’s magnified by the numbers.” She said she received and e-mail about a pool in the 5500 block of Holmes Boulevard, which had 15 to 20 people “yelling and screaming all week long.”

“That’s just one pool. Keep this in mind during your discussion. The number of pools does make a difference.” Jaynie Christenson said there are six resort pools behind her house and that she had to call police over the weekend because of noise and parking issues. “If you continue to allow two pools per lot, you’re encouraging rentals,” she said. “If you want a balance between residents and rentals, promote one pool per lot.”

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City Planner Bill Brisson said two pools on duplex lots is a recent occurrence in the city and that through 2008, 89 percent of the duplexes were unified structures, or connected by a footer or some means, and 17.5 percent have one pool per unit. Of the separated duplexes, 70 percent have one pool per unit. He said if they limit the duplexes to one pool, developers might build one huge pool, and suggested that they limit the size of the pool. Commissioner Jean Peelen said see pools, page 20

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Parking enforcers kept busy About 30 people were ticketed and another 30 to 40 warned about parking in the wrong direction, parking on the sidewalk and parking with tires on the pavement in Anna Maria on Saturday and Sunday in the city’s new push to enforce parking regulations on weekends. Violations were scattered throughout the city and over both days about equally, said Pamela Gibbs, code enforcement manager, adding that most of the license plates were from Florida.

New face in building department Mayor Bob Johnson announced at last week’s commission meeting that the city has hired a new plans examiner and building inspector, Bob Sherman, who will begin work this week. Sherman, of Palmetto, has 40 years of construction experience, most recently with the city of Pinellas Park as a building plans examiner. Prior to that he was project manager for PCL Construction Services and Pacific West Construction and project superintendent for Mid-America Mall Contractors. Sherman replaces David Greene, who left the city to pursue other interests.

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Pier RFP available

Bidders have until July 9 to submit their proposals. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – The RFP (request for proposal) for the three business spaces located on the Historic Bridge Street Pier is now available. The RFP was released late last week and was formally advertised on Friday. “The city of Bradenton Beach is requesting proposals from qualified persons or entities to enter into a lease/concessionaire agreement,” the RFP states. “Proposal may include the sublease of any of these spaces located on cityowned waterfront property at 200 Bridge Street.” Those interested in submitting bid proposals on one, two or three of the structures located at the foot of the renovated fishing pier can obtain a copy of the 20-page RFP document from the city clerk’s office, 107 Gulf Drive

Neighborhood watch training class A new training class for the Holmes Beach Neighborhood Watch program will be held on Monday, June 22, at 5:30 p.m. at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive. Residents of any neighborhood in the city are invited to attend. The class will cover the basics of Neighborhood Watch, personal safety and home security.

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The city of Bradenton Beach is now accepting lease proposals on these pier structures N., or download a copy at www. cityofbradentonbeach.com. “The goal of this RFP is to select a person, persons or entity which will operate one or more of the three structures on the city pier. The city desires to have the restaurant structure operated as a restaurant, however, the other two structures may be used for any other commercial purpose,” the RFP states. “The city seeks an experienced restaurateur who will provide service consistent with the surround-

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Pier RFP generates interest The city will entertain proposals that call for either a single pier tenant or multiple pier tenants. BY JOE HENDRICKS

Grassy Point annexation approved

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Gov. Rick Scott last week signed HB 1237 allowing the city to annex submerged land adjacent to Grassy Point Preserve, the city’s 32-acre environmental preserve along Sarasota Bay. The annexation will give the city regulatory and enforcement authority over the environmentally sensitive waters surrounding the preserve.

BRADENTON BEACH – According to Mayor Jack Clarke, the city has already received multiple inquiries from parties interested in leasing the three city-owned business spaces located on the Historic Bridge Street Pier.

Party for Mary Ann

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Friends and business associates are asked to help give former Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce President Mary Ann Brockman a proper sendoff to retirement on Saturday, June 27, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Gulf Drive Café and Tiki, 900 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Help thank Mary Ann for her 21 years of service to the Chamber. RSVP by June 17 to Deb Wing, 7781541 or debbie@amichamber.org.

ing beach uses. The city wishes to ensure that the restaurant design, décor, food and beverage services harmonize with the existing beach and pier recreation uses and designs,” it adds. The RFP provides specific information and instructions on how to submit a proposal to be considered by the city commission and Pier Team advisory board. The restaurant space is available for $2,500 a month, plus a per-

Prior to the pier RFP (request for proposal) being released last week, the city received an e-mail from Colorado restauranteur and longtime Island visitor Richard Foresta. “I am very interested in the restaurant space at the end of the pier on Bridge Street. I currently own three pizzerias and would be interested in putting a pizzeria in that location,” his June 6 e-mail said.

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Local tour boat operator Sherman Baldwin wants to incorporate a water taxi service into his existing business model. Foresta owns and operates the Apeizza e Vino pizza and wine bar in Lafayette, near Boulder, and two Angelo’s pizzerias in Pueblo, including one on the city’s riverwalk. The Angelo’s locations also offer breakfast on weekends. Speaking by phone, the Brook-

lyn native said he has been visiting the Island for more than 30 years and has retired family members living in Sarasota. While in town recently, he visited the pier and met with Clarke. “I’ve always thought the pier would be a good spot for a pizzeria. I know what this place could do and location is so important,” Foresta said, noting that he is only interested in the restaurant space. “What I like about Bridge Street is I don’t see anybody going out of business. I’ve never had a place that didn’t make it. It’s just a matter of being consistent and delivering a good product,” he said. He restaurants make their own mozzarella, sausage and bread and only use organic produce. He said his Colorado locations gross $3 million, $1 million and $700,000 respectively, and he estimated a Bridge Street pier location might gross $80,000 a month. When asked if he had any consee RFP, page 37

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Challenge spurs ‘blue’ ideas Competitors in the Gulf Coast Innovation Challenge propose turning seaweed into compost and raising mullet to feed captive dolphins, among other “blue” projects. BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com

People with ideas to improve the environment, boost tourism and develop the area’s Blue Economy are competing for funds to turn them into reality in the inaugural Gulf Coast Innovation Challenge. The not-for-profit Gulf Coast Community Foundation will award up to $375,000 in grant funds in November for the winning solution to a marine science issue facing Florida’s Gulf Coast. Finalists will be announced at the end of this month, and as many as five teams will receive grants of $25,000 each in July to prototype their product, service, project or business. The challenge already is having a positive impact on the community,

according to Greg Luberecki, director of marketing and communications for the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. Several teams with complementary interests are discussing collaborating with competitors after the challenge is over, and several non-competitors have requested contact information for teams whose projects complement their own work, he said. Here are some projects proposed by local residents or with local applications: • Team Mullet, whose members include Cortez fisherman Larry Fulford and the Chicago Zoological Society, proposes to create a local brand of mullet and develop a new market for it – captive dolphins. Mullet has been shown to aid dolphins suffering from a health problem known as metabolic syndrome, according to the proposal. • Charlotte Huntley, of SeaLutions, collects organic marine litter – seaweed, barnacles and dead fish – and combines them with rainwater to create compost, “turning nuisance into nutrients.” Her proposal promises to provide sustainable jobs to fishermen

The challenge already is having a positive impact on the community. Greg Luberecki Director of marketing and communications, Gulf Coast Community Foundation

and scientifically-tested products to gardeners, homeowners, landscapers, farmers, golf courses and other businesses. • University of South Florida professors propose "Taking Back the Lion’s Share," a plan to create artificial reefs with features like sponges and reef overhangs that are attractive to invasive lionfish. Once the fish congregate on the reef, they can easily and affordably be harvested for food, according to the proposal. • A team that includes Carmine

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Galati, of Galati Yachts of Anna Maria, proposes establishing the American Marine University, a four-year university on the Gulf coast that would offer degrees and certifications leading to careers in the marine industry using an employer-based curriculum and project-based learning. • Sarasota Bay Watch and the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast are proposing the "Emerald Necklace,"creating new marine ecodestinations for tourists and residents by removing invasive plants and planting native plants on existing islands to make them accessible. • The Healthy Earth Gulf Coast team, including Ed Chiles of The Chiles Group and Sandy Gilbert of Solutions to Avoid Red Tide (START), proposes obtaining a sustainability certification for Gulf gray striped mullet and building a processing facility to create products including omega-3 fish oil, probiotics, livestock feeds and fertilizers. Local fishermen would have the opportunity for equity ownership in the SEE CHALLENGE, PAGE 40

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EDITORIAL Legislators don't cross this line

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ow quickly we forget. It’s only been five years since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the northern Gulf of Mexico, and Hands Across the Sand, an international event formed to draw a line in the sand against oil drilling, didn’t even have an event on Anna Maria Island this spring. Worse, now that oil and dead animals have mostly stopped washing ashore in far-off Louisiana, Congress thinks it’s safe to talk about bringing oil and gas rigs closer to shore in the Gulf. Ironically, it was Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy who introduced the Offshore Energy and Jobs Act, which would allow drilling 50 miles offshore, the same distance that Deepwater Horizon was from Louisiana’s coast. The current ban keeps drilling and exploration 125 miles offshore from most of the state’s Gulf coast, and 230 miles offshore of Tampa Bay, an area used for military training exercises. Florida Sen. Bill Nelson and Reps. Vern Buchanan, David Jolly and Gwen Graham are fighting to extend the ban from 2022 to 2027.

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f oil and gas exploration sets up shop 50 miles from Anna Maria Island, our pelicans – saved by Jeannie Bystrom and her crew from fishing hooks; and our dolphins – rescued by Mote Marine Laboratory when they are cut by fishing line; and our sea turtles – lovingly counted and protected by AMI Turtle Watch; and our manatees – our county’s namesake, will be the ones washing up on our shores when something goes wrong. Our homes will be surrounded by filthy oil. And our tourists will be headed SEE EDITORIAL, PAGE 8

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Editor's note: Part of the following letter was inadvertently left out of last week's edition of The Sun, so we are rerunning it in its entirety this week.

What residential neighborhoods? You may have noticed a group of young women with the Tampa Bay Bucs in town a few weeks ago. We understand they came to the beach for training, to take pictures and spend a little time enjoying the Island. My wife and I are the lucky people who live next door to one of the houses they rented. They didn’t make a lot of noise compared to most of the rentals that surround us. No complaints there. But the comings and goings of 20 women, most driving separate vehicles, disrupted our neighborhood. At many times during the week, Loquat Drive was nearly impassable for most vehicles and almost impossible for larger vehicles like the garbage trucks and UPS. We still didn’t complain during the week. We’ve been putting up with it. It’s what so many of us do who have lived here for 10, 15, 20 years or more , who remember when

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Anna Maria Island was a really great place to live. We had neighborhoods. We had neighbors! When cars blocked our street on Friday, we did contact the managing real estate agent, who had no idea there were so many people or cars. I wish we’d called when they first arrived. With so many rentals, agents can’t keep a constant eye on every property. We need to step up and report any cheaters and overcrowding when we see it. The final straw was coming home Friday night in the downpour and finding a car backed in our carport in front of our garage. Pretty ballsy right? We got drenched getting to the house to wait for the Sheriff's Office to respond. The officer did a great job of getting the young lady who owns the car to move it. He also told the others that all the vehicles lining the street had to be moved or parked with wheels off pavement. Then he told us we should have called earlier. The Sheriff’s Office can’t possibly be aware of parking violations on every street at every hour of the day. If you see a flagrant violation on your street, call them. They respond quickly and manage the situation politely.

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I don’t care if it is the Buc’s organization or the Pope. All this rental activity in our neighborhoods is wrong. Why are we putting up with it? If the Island cities can’t put together rental policies with some teeth, Anna Maria Island is not a decent place to reside. Please support your local commissioners in their endeavors to get this under control. The Island is not residential at all any more. It is commercial and should be regulated, inspected and controlled just like motels. Residential zoning has become a joke, at least in our R-1 neighborhood. Jim White Anna Maria

A friend is lost It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the death of our beloved AMI Chamber of Commerce Director, Ellen Prince Aquilina, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9. Ellen worked for many local charities and organizations in Manatee County. She has been a dedicated,

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LAST WEEK’S QUESTION: Anna Maria City is proposing an ordinance that would limit rental houses to eight people per home. Good idea or bad idea?

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Horrible idea. This clearly will take value away from any given property and result in even more lawsuits.

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6/24: U.S. Congressman Vern Buchanan assistant visit, 2 to 4 p.m. 6/25: City Commission meeting, 6 p.m. For information, call 7086130.

ing and work session, 7 p.m. 6/25: City Commission work session, 7 p.m. For information, call 7085800. For information, call 7085800.

Island wide 107 Gulf Drive N.

Bradenton Beach 107 Gulf Drive N.

6/18: City commission meeting, noon. 6/25: Charter Review Committee, 2 p.m. For information, call 7781005.

Holmes Beach 5801 Marina Drive

6/23: City Commission meet-

6/17: Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials, Holmes Beach City Hall, 2 p.m. 6/18: West Manatee Fire Commission meeting, 6417 Third Ave. W., Bradenton, 6 p.m. 6/22: Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization, Holiday Inn, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, 9:30 a.m.

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Great idea. This will prevent the mini-motels from housing 20-30 people at one time.

THIS WEEK’S SURVEY

What do you think of the plan to limit the number of bedrooms allowed in Holmes Beach houses?

• Horrible idea if it applies to single family homes.

• It's a misguided effort and will hurt residents who need more than four bedrooms.

• Good idea. This will help curb the trend toward hous- • Good idea if it includes rentals only. es with six, seven or eight bedrooms.

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Chair yoga, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $8. Register to 941-778-2099. AMI Community Connections fellowship, AMI Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, 2 p.m. Spanish for adults, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 6 p.m.

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So long, Tom

a loving friend. Words cannot convey our loss. Our prayers and condolences go out to her loving husband of over 40 years, Beau and her devoted daughter, Pam. Our deepest sympathies to all who loved Ellen. Deborah Wing President, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce

It was sadness that I read our friend, Tom Turner, passed away May 26. Mr. Turner was a true Islander who loved this island and only cared what was best for the residents. He was at most meetings and participated in many boards to help the city move in the right direction. You will hear others complain, but Tom always

stepped up and volunteered. I saw Tom a few months back in his usual seat at an Anna Maria Commission meeting and he always gave me a smile and a hug. Thanks Tom for all you did for our community. Carol Whitmore Holmes Beach

Magic and Mayhem school age program, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Successful Women Aligning Together, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach, 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Members, $12, guests, $17. RSVP to swatami@gmail.com Knitting/crochet group, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

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AMI Community Connections’ soiree dinner, AMI Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, 6 p.m. Bring a dish and libation to share.

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Pancake breakfast, Anna

Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, 8 to 11 a.m., $6. Meditation, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11 a.m.

Sunday JUNE 21

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

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Chair yoga, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, 11 to 11:45 a.m., $8. Register to 941-778-2099. Social bridge games, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, noon.

Tuesday JUNE 23

Children’s story time, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Duplicate bridge, Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 12:30 p.m.

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Chair yoga, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $8. Register to 941778-2099. AMI Community Connections fellowship, AMI Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, 2 p.m.

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EDITORIAL: Legislators - don’t cross this line FROM PAGE 6

for the shores of Jacksonville and Daytona Beach and Miami, possibly never to return. No matter how many farm tours and sporting events and film festivals Manatee County advertises to draw tourists here, it always has been, and always will be, the beach that hooks visitors and keeps them coming back. Not to mention the forgotten few – residents of Anna Maria Island who choose to live here, work here and retire here because we love water and wildlife, not simply the money that can be made from the tourist industry. In 1993, two barges and a tanker collided in Tampa Bay, just north of Bean Point in Anna Maria, spilling more than 330,000 gallons of oil and fuel. They exploded and burned. Birds, fish, marine mammals and turtles died. For months, oil washed up on Pinellas County beaches. Residents and beachgoers had to keep scouring powder and a

Contact your legislators Sen. Bill Nelson

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Sen. Marco Rubio

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People dressed in black during the Hands Across the Sand protest against oil drilling on Anna Maria Island in February 2010, two months before the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded. A state legislative proposal that recommended lifting the ban on nearshore drilling and allowing drilling between three and 10 miles from Florida’s coast had been narrowly defeated in 2009. bucket of water by the door to scrub off the oil from their feet after every beach walk. Everything that went in the water, from surfboards to rafts to swimsuits, came

out oily, stained or smelly. Car interiors were ruined when unsuspecting beachgoers took a walk in their sneakers, sat on the sand for a rest, then drove away.

Rep. Vern Buchanan

202-225-5015 www.buchanan.house.gov/contact

Imagine how much more an underwater oil well holds than a couple of ships. Call your legislators, now.

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Tuesday Turtle Talks continue Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring offers free Tuesday Turtle Talks each Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. in Bradenton Beach. No reservations are required for the program, which highlights 35 years of turtle and shorebird

nesting history on Anna Maria Island. Free souvenirs include temporary turtle tattoos and the Flippers and Feathers Activity book. Shirts and hats will be available for purchase. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. so you can visit with the crew that monitors AMI shorelines every morning.

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 or camera flashes on the beach at night. • Remove all objects from the sand from sundown to sunrise; they can deter sea turtles from nesting and disorient hatchlings. • Fill in the holes you dig in the sand before leaving the beach; they can trap nesting and hatching sea turtles, which cannot live long out of the water. • Don’t use 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).

During bird nesting season, March through August, please follow these tips:

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Oh, baby Snowy plover chicks are hatching in a staked-off shorebird nesting area in Bradenton Beach. The birds are designated in Florida as a threatened species.

Live like a local Respect Wildlife

• Teach kids not to chase birds – bird parents may abandon nests if they’re disturbed. • Don’t feed birds – it encourages them to fly at people aggressively and is not good for their health. • If birds are screeching and flying at you, you’re too close. • Avoid posted bird nesting areas and use designated walkways to the beach. • Keep pets away from bird nesting areas. • Keep the beach clean; food scraps attract predators such as raccoons and crows to the beach, and litter can entangle birds and other wildlife. • If you see people disturbing nesting birds, call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Wildlife Alert hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922).

Flippers and Feathers Female loggerhead sea turtles usually lay between one and nine clutches of eggs each season (May 1 – Oct. 31), then take a year off and nest every other season - the same turtle might come ashore on Anna Maria Island several times a year!

Nesting News Mangrove buckeye butterfly Please don’t cut down my home; mangroves are protected by law. Anna Maria Island Sun, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring

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Spiderweb hedder A spiderweb “hammock” catches mangrove flowers instead of bugs on Anna Maria Island’s bay side.

Sea turtles Nests laid: 151 False crawls: 210 Nests hatched: 0 Hatchlings to Gulf: 0 Nest disorientations: 0 Source: Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring

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New sleigh makes Privateers’ day The new sleigh will make its debut at the Christmas in July celebration. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

CORTEZ – Christmas came early for the Anna Maria Island Privateers Sunday afternoon when they were presented with a new Christmas sleigh created by two men named Klaus and some pirate-friendly elves. Built and designed by the father and son team of Warren and Tim Klaus and based on a previous design created by the elder Klaus and his friend Jim Griffin, the new sleigh replaces the one commandeered during a two-year legal battle with former Privateer Rick Maddox. “I designed and built it with a lot of my friends” Warren said of the sleigh that sat in the driveway of his Cortez home on Sunday afternoon, waiting to be bestowed upon one of the Island’s most beloved charitable organizations. “It’s a much better sleigh than the old one,” he said of the 29-foot, 1,400 pound trailer-mounted gift valued at $17,500. “My son Tim put all the electronics in it,” the honorary Privateer said with fatherly pride. “I usually work on boats, but when their

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The Privateers’ sleigh features LED lighting, a new stereo system and many other modern improvements sleigh was taken away I said, ‘Dad, let’s go build them a sleigh,’” Dockside Marine Service owner Tim Klaus explained. The work began in December and was completed on Friday. “We had family, friends and the community coming together. It’s beautiful,” Tim Klaus said. “I did the electronics. We put in LED running gear, LED trailer lights and LED everything. They have a power invertor, two batteries, a battery charger and shore power. When they go down the road they’ll be FDOT legal with a license plate and a serial number. Nobody can take their sleigh away

this time, I made sure of that,” he added. Stan Weyman has been the Privateers’ Santa for 15 years and the old sleigh was a traditional highlight of the annual Christmas Parade. “I love it, and I’ve got room for six or seven elves with me now,” he said. “That’s gonna make a lot of noise in the parade this year,” he said of the new stereo system that features large exterior speakers mounted on each side of the seating area. The Privateer’s new toy will make its public debut at the Christmas in July celebration taking place at the Drift In on Saturday, July 25.

Privateer Tim “Hammer” Thompson said it was hard to find the right words to express his appreciation. “It’s awesome. Warren built the first one, then we lost it in a little formal litigation, and now we’ve got a bigger, better high-tech sleigh; and this time Warren got to do it with his son,” he said. A plaque affixed to the sleigh’s interior recognizes its builders and designers, as well as a long list of supporters that includes The Sun, the AMI Chamber of Commerce and County Commissioners Carol Whitmore and John Chappie. When the Privateers piled into the new sleigh to christen it with appreciation, Warren said, “You guys are well-deserving,” as he stepped aboard. Before presenting Warren with a plaque of his own, President-elect Bill “Sparkles” Rosencrantz said, “On behalf of the Privateers, I gladly accept this offering … It’s much better than our old one … We salute you Mr. Klaus for saving Christmas.” After a hearty round of applause, Rosencrantz said, “Once again, young and old will feel the magic as Santa arrives in his beautiful sleigh … Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.” The grateful Privateers then celebrated the occasion with a pirate’s bounty of food and drink.

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EEEC seeks suspect in plant poisoning The city called the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to investigate the incident. BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – Authorities have not identified who killed some native plants that grew along a walkway at Gulf Front Park earlier this month but they believe it was done by someone who used a sprayer with poison. “If we could identify the defoliant, it would be a start,” said Mayor Dan Murphy, at the city’s Environmental Enhancement and Education Committee (EEEC) meeting last week. “We have had nobody come forth and admit they did it. I feel it could have been someone who used a backpack sprayer.” Murphy said it looks like the trees that were sprayed would live. The committee is overseeing the improvements to the Gulf Front Park and has sectioned the land into six tracts. A grant from the Manatee County Tourist Development Council is being used to replant native landscaping.

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The number of tourists who bring pets with them is increasing, according to EEEC members, and they would like to make sure that the accompanying dog waste doesn’t get into the waters that surround us. Member Jane Coleman said she purchased two bag dispensers to put up around the city, and she had one that the group had purchased before. She also purchased two cases of bags and received assurances from Murphy that Public Works Director George McKay would install them. “We want one at Ginny and Jane E’s at Gulf Drive and Magnolia Avenue, one at the City Pier Park and that last one at Bayfront Park,” Committee Chair Jeannie Deam said. Committee member Lynn Brennan is writing a grant request to the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program to supply the city with bags to dispense, but she wants to attract the tourists who bring their dogs to join in their effort to cut dog waste in the water table. The bags they dispense are biodegradable and they got a deal from Biobag USA. The committee members would like to find a store or two in the city that would sell them. They also talked about getting enough to put in every information packet that goes into rental homes. They agreed to talk further at their next meeting.

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Custom printing at J&J Graphics BY LOUISE BOLGER SUN STAFF WRITER | lbolger@amisun.com

Anna Maria Island is exploding. You can’t go a day without seeing more visitors, property owners and businesses popping up. Some of the new businesses are very creative and appeal to niche consumers. That’s why it’s so satisfying to see a business that has been around for a long time still thriving in a competitive environment. Up until April of this year, J & J Graphics was owned by partners Joan Carter and John Lach. In April, Lach passed away from a long illness, leaving a great business and a great friend to carry on without him. Although Lach didn’t live to see J & J Graphics’ 30th year anniversary, according to Carter, he was responsible for much of the success of the business, in addition to being a good and dependable friend for all those years. Carter, a native of North Carolina, but a Florida resident since 1981, has opted to keep the business small and manageable so she can more easily maintain good personal relationships with her customers, as well as having some leisure time for herself. She and her two employees offer personalized screen printing of Tshirts and apparel, primarily to commercial wholesale customers like restaurants, schools, fire departments, contractors and landscapers. In addition, J & J customizes coffee mugs, mouse pads, coasters, license plates and more, as well as customizing single item pieces that are ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and all special occasions. Single order T-shirts also can be ordered, however, Carter points out that single order shirts

J & J GRAPHICS 9701 Gulf Drive Anna Maria 941-778-6541 www.jnjgraphics.com Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visa & MasterCard are created on polyester material. Carter also has a retail section within her bright and open shop. She carries T-shirts, embroidered beach towels, hats, tote bags, sunglasses and Havaianas sandals for both men and women. And the production side of J & J Graphics is almost as inviting as the shop. Rather than hiding the screening equipment, a large window gives everyone a bird’s eye view of the screening operation. With 30 years in the business of screen printing of shirts Carter’s experience is unmatched. She offers top quality products and service evidenced by her repeat and loyal customers. She is the owner of one of the oldest businesses on Anna Maria and appreciates everyone who has supported her business down through the years. Carter and JJ, Lach’s six year old pup, can be found every day at J & J Graphics. J & J stands for Joan and John, and even though John is now gone the business he helped create is strong and thriving for many years to come. Give Carter a call or stop in her shop the next time you need to customize your life.

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Minto begins third phase at Harbour Isles Minto Communities has started construction on the luxury resort home models at Harbour Isle’s Marina Walk, the third neighborhood in its planned community on Perico Island. Marina Walk is slated to open in January 2016.Marina Walk’s Nautical Series home collection includes the Mariner, Nautica and Oceana floor plans plus the Mariner penthouse. All have views of Anna Maria Sound and are priced from the $500,000s. They range from 1,483 to 1,650 square feet under air. Floor plans in include two and three bedrooms with two or three baths and feature luxury master suites with spacious walk in closets and gourmet kitchens with islands that open to large living and dining room areas. Screened lanais provide outdoor living space. The two-story, 23,000 square-foot Beach Club at Harbour Isle is scheduled to open this summer. It features a 4,200 square foot fitness center, a second floor Sky Bar Lounge, a cabana bar, a resort style pool, a Jacuzzi, private lounging cabanas, a yoga lawn, an event lawn

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An artist's rendering of one of the new Marina Walk buildings now under construction. and a beach recreation area for launching kayaks and paddleboards. “Minto has taken great care to assure that every design decision made at Harbour Isles maintains the integrity of this rare island location and the sur-

rounding waters,” Minto Senior Vice president William Bullock said. “For example, the Beach Club is located on a portion of the island that already provides unobstructed water views of Anna Maria Sound and Anna Maria Island.”

Are stock prices in a bubble? – Part II Investment Corner TOM BREITER

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little over 1 ½ years ago I wrote an article which appeared here in the Sun. The topic was whether or not the stock market was in a bubble phase due to excessive speculation. At that time, the financial media and press were obsessed with talking about stocks being over-valued, and how the bursting of the bubble was soon to come. Bubbles in asset class prices include irrational behavior by a majority of investors, who get swept up into believing that prices will continue to rise, and they ignore all fundamentals of business and economics. We are not talking here about a normal bull–bear stock market cycle where corrections of 10 to 30 percent happen every few years. These corrections keep the market from becoming too speculative in nature, which eventually results in very over-valued market. These true bubbles occur les frequently and usually result in price declines of 50 percent or more. The Dutch Tulip Bulb Bubble of the 1600s took prices on a single bulb to 10 times the annual salary of a skilled craftsman! Prices subsequently collapsed by close to 100 percent and never recovered. Stock price bubbles of note occurred in 1929, 1968 and 2000. Note that I don’t classify 2008 as a stock bubble, rather it was a financial crisis that caused prices to decline as opposed to an over-valuation of stock prices. What is interesting about the current rise in stock prices, which has been going on for six years with the exception of a pause in 2011, is that stocks do not appear

to be in bubble territory based on valuation. Currently, using reasonable estimates for earnings in the next year, the S&P 500 index is trading at 17 times earnings. This isn’t cheap, and we have to admit that stocks are pretty fully valued. But by way of comparison, in 2000, the price to earnings ratio for the S&P 500 reached 30, almost double the current level of valuation. Also, in 2000, interest rates on government bonds were at 6 percent, providing a lot of competition for overvalued stocks when it came to the attention of investors and where to put their money. Today, government bonds yield 2.3 percent, just a little more than the dividend yield on the S&P 500. The other thing that some prognosticators have trouble recognizing is that rising stock markets usually don’t die of old age alone. In almost every case, there is an external influence which causes momentum to shift from up to down. In most cases, this is the Federal Reserve, the mandate of which is to control inflation, which leads it to raise interest rates and reduce monetary liquidity in the financial system. While the Federal Reserve has widely telegraphed that it is considering when to begin raising short-term interest rates, its first few increases will still leave the federal funds rate at very low levels. Also, it shouldn’t come to anyone as a surprise when it finally begins to raise rates. From the standpoint of being reasonably cautious I’d remind our readers that market corrections of 10 percent or more tend to occur about once every 18 months historically. Things have been unusually quiet over the last few years, and we know that rising markets don’t last forever. The prudent investor should be considering risk control as a larger priority today than back a few years when prices were much lower. Tom Breiter is the president of Breiter Capital Management, Inc., a registered investment adviser. He can be reached at (941) 778-1900 or by e-mail at: tom@breitercapital.com

He said the location for the club was chosen because there was a lack of shoreline vegetation, minimizing environmental impact. Harbour Isle recently received nine 2015 Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association Parade of Homes awards, including Best Overall Community. A lighthouse-inspired observation tower that overlooks royal palm lined streets bordering a 38-acre lake distinguishes the gated entry. A two-mile walking path encircles the island, and each neighborhood has its own private amenities such as a resort style pool, private cabanas, kayak launch, fire pit, outdoor kitchen and more. The marina with wet and dry storage, restaurants and ship’s store is planned to open in 2016. Harbour Isles is located at 12300 Manatee Ave., W., Bradenton. The sales center is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, call 888-827-3061 or go to mintofla.com

RULES: Pool rules relaxed for residents FROM PAGE 3

stressed. “I had a concrete driveway that I played basketball and learned to ride my bike on. I roller-skated with those antique skates on my driveway. “You can’t do that on turf block. I’m trying to save the Island for families that would want to eventually come here. I don’t want to be an Island full of rules.” Grossman then brought down the house with this response: “When you were young, you could walk across the street and an alligator could bite you,” and he added, “We’re dealing with a completely different city than it was five or six years ago.” City Attorney Patricia Petruff said she did not have a problem with banning slides and diving boards in vacation rentals of 30 days or less because if someone wants to convert a residence to a rental, "it’s a simple matter to take out a diving board or slide." She said hot tubs are a bigger issue because of the difficulty of removal and added, “I’m not sure how I would wrestle a hot tub off my second floor deck.” She agreed with Grossman about pools being impervious surface and said there is a special exception provision for homeowners with single-family homes on legally nonconforming lots. However, she said those “who are starting from scratch and want to max out their lot coverage to 40 percent, they have to make choices. You’re running with the expectation that everyone should build out to the maximum allowable in the code. That was never intended.” Commissioners agreed to remove slides and diving boards from the ordinance, but require hot tubs to be on the ground and count pools as impervious surface. The ban on slides and hot tubs in vacation rentals will be added to the vacation rental ordinance.

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City adopts emergency rental ordinance amendment Those who get caught trying to file a fraudulent claim would lose their right to manage rentals in the city for a year and the property would not be eligible to be rented for a year. BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – City Attorney Becky Vose moved quickly last Thursday to avoid a problem with the city’s new vacation rental ordinance. The problem arose when a judge ruled that Flagler County could legally impose rules and regulations to vacation rentals. That ruling, Vose said, upholds Anna Maria’s right to impose similar restrictions to short-term rentals in the city. The emergency ordinance would require rental managers to supply to the city by July 15 agreements made before the rental ordinance was passed, which would allow for exemptions from the new requirements. These would be agreements made by people who rented and

then made reservations to come back the next year. The city then would review the agreements, and the rental manager involved could appeal to a magistrate, or special master if any of the arrangements are not allowed. The ordinance also contains language addressing fraudulent claims. Any rental managers deemed to have filed a fraudulent claim would lose their right to rent in the city for a year under the new ordinance. In addition, the property would not be able to be rented for a year. Vose said she used an emergency ordinance because the city is in litigation over the new law. Several developers and rental managers have filed suit against the ordinance, claiming it is burdensome and violates a law prohibiting governments from singling out rentals for certain requirements. The ruling in Flagler County said new regulations on rentals could be imposed as long as they did not prohibit rentals or restrict rental periods. The attorney for the plaintiffs in the Anna Maria suit, Jennifer Cowan of Lewis, Longman and Walker, PA,

Vacation rental certificate in the works Mayor Bob Johnson said he plans to have something for commissioners to consider in July. BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com

HOLMES BEACH – Mayor Bob Johnson said he is working with staff on developing a vacation rental certificate. “We’re working on getting the information compiled and picking out all the enforcement pieces – who will do it and how they will do it,” he explained. “The other piece is the process itself and how it gets implemented.” City Attorney Patricia Petruff said she is reviewing the complaint filed by Anna Maria rental property owners and managers as well as Flagler County’s vacation rental ordinance and a judge’s denial of an injunction aimed at preventing the county from implementing the ordinance. “I am reviewing both documents to determine what changes need to be made to our ordinance to make it more defensible,” she explained. Johnson said he plans to have something for commissioners to consider in July. Commissioner Carol Soustek asked about requiring proof of insurance regarding swimming pools at vacation rentals. “We don’t ask White Sands for proof of their insurance,” Petruff replied. “At some point, an individual needs to take responsi-

bility. It’s not the responsibility of the city of Holmes Beach to make sure that they have insurance.” Soustek said the rental owners or agents should put the vacation rental certificate number on any advertising, and Petruff said that is a logistics issue for the mayor.

Duplex fire hazard

Chair Judy Titsworth said she continues to be concerned about duplexes that are built closely together being fire hazards. However, Commissioner Jean Peelen said, “I would like to hear from Mr. McGuinness (Building Official Jim McGuinness) on this. I’ve not heard anyone say that they never should have been approved.” Titsworth said the building department never checked them for fire protection. West Manatee Fire Rescue Fire Marshal Jim Davis said access to those duplexes “is tough. A lot of the structures you are alluding to we cannot get to with our ladder truck, which is our quickest means of rescue for a three-story building.” He said because of the power lines, they cannot drive around to the back of the structures and because they are so close, firefighters can’t get a ladder to them. Another issue, he said, is that visitors “are transients and they are not aware that they are not protected like they are in a hotel or condominium.”

protested saying this is supposed to be an emergency and it is not. She pointed out the pool hours concerning when people could swim had not been changed to new hours agreed on by the commission and was told it was a typo and would be rectified. She also argued that the Flagler County ruling was not the same as the situation in Anna Maria because there was a vesting clause in the Flagler law, but not in the Anna Maria ordinance. Vesting rights give developers the right to proceed under the law as it is and not under a law that is changed while they are building. James Rossi, of Anna Maria, said he’s concerned about property owners losing value on their property due to the vacation rental ordinance. Sherrie King, who owns property in Holmes Beach, complained about the ordinance saying whatever passes in Anna Maria will likely be passed in Holmes Beach. “I’m totally confused because we came here 30 years ago and came back every year and we finally bought in Holmes Beach, improved it and it has

been continuously rented,” she said. “When my husband died, I had to rent it to afford it. “I have six bedrooms, have had 14 people at a time and have not had one complaint,” she added. “I have gone above and beyond with integrity, but now I feel like I’m in China.” The commission passed the emergency ordinance unanimously. Commissioners also held a first reading of a temporary moratorium to replace the current one. According to Vose, the new moratorium spells out why the city needs one and what they need to do in a list of 11 items. One homeowner said he is remodeling a four-bedroom house and cannot get a permit. He said the house needs a new roof and he can’t get a permit for that. Vose told him there is wording in the moratorium that allows him to get a permit to work on the house as long as he does not add a bedroom. Builder Greg Ross said the city is abusing the right to have a moratorium because it’s supposed to be for emergencies, and he doesn’t feel there is one.

Charter restrictions on vacation rentals? Legal challenges have inspired ‘out of the box’ thinking. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – As all three Island cites continue to grapple with effective and legal means to regulate vacation rentals, Bradenton Beach City Attorney Ricinda Perry has suggested a new approach. During last Thursday’s Charter Review Committee (CRC) meeting, Perry proposed using the city charter and a voter referendum rather than commission-enacted ordinances to impose rental restrictions. After acknowledging that vacation rentals are both heavily legislated and heavily litigated, Perry said, “What I don’t see out there is a lot of litigation as it relates to rental regulations in a charter. There’s a lot of litigation on rental issues in ordinances, but there’s nothing I have seen that is specific to a charter provision. She also said, “I know this is a hot issue. If you might want to do something with rentals in your charter, I think it gives you an opportunity. I’m not saying it can be upheld, but you would be creating law in a lot of respects because I haven’t seen a lot of stuff written as it relates to the voters putting it in their charter.” In response, CRC member Barbara Hug suggested getting additional

I’m fairly sure there would be new legal ground there.” Steve Gilbert Building Official input from the other Island cities. Member and Planning and Zoning Board Chair Dan DeBaun supported Perry’s idea and said the board also is investigating rental restrictions that could be enacted through the land development code or some other means. DeBaun and CRC Chair Rick Bisio asked if Building Official Steve Gilbert and City Planner Alan Garrett could provide the committee with potential charter language to discuss at Tuesday’s meeting. “Residents have been coming to me, and I’m looking for a creative way. I’ve been chiseling away trying to think outside the box, and this is my thought,” Perry said. see charter, page 17

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“It’s an interesting concept because the state law says we’re not allowed pass an ordinance in any way, shape or form that addresses durations primarily. The charter’s not an ordinance, it’s a referendum, and I’m fairly sure there would be new legal ground there,� Gilbert said when joining the conversation. “I’m not sure the city wants to be the one to tackle it, but I just want to give you the option before it’s gone,� Perry said, noting that the charter was successfully used in the past to limit building height. Bradenton Beach Mayor Jack Clarke did not attend the meeting, but he said he plans to discuss the idea during his weekly meeting with Perry.

Following Flagler

Clarke also plans to follow up on information Holmes Beach Commissioner Jean Peelen recently circulated regarding an unsuccessful court chal-

lenge to the vacation rental ordinance passed in Flagler County in February. The Flagler ordinance has been the subject of preliminary discussion in Bradenton Beach, has served as the model for a much-debated ordinance recently passed in Anna Maria and has inspired an ordinance Holmes Beach officials are now working on. In a June 6 e-mail distributed to constituents, Peelen wrote, “Flagler’s new law was due to go into effect in June. A rental agency and the owner of an LLC filed for an emergency preliminary injunction to prevent the county from implementing their new law. On June 1, the circuit court for Flagler denied the preliminary injunction. While this was not a full trial of the challenge, the court spoke to the facts of the case. There was no doubt they thought the ordinance was a legal exercise of the powers of the county. This is very good news for us.�

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Stop once, twice or not at all? The location of a new stop sign has been called into question.

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HOLMES BEACH –Holmes Beach resident Nancy Deal is concerned about motorists failing to stop at the stop sign and pedestrian crosswalk on Gulf Drive at Magnolia Avenue in Anna Maria. During last week’s Island Transportation Planning Organization meeting, Deal said, “A group of us joe hendricks | sun sit out at Ginny’s and Jane E’s a This stop sign at the intersection of Gulf Drive and Magnolia Drive in Anna Maria can lot and drink coffee, and we watch be confusing for motorists and pedestrians alike. the traffic go by. Just this morning I was speaking with a tourist who was walking from Ginny’s and for people who are on Magnolia Jane E’s across the street to take a because if the people stop at the picture of his wife, and he almost stop sign, then they are technically got hit. I said, don’t cross that free to go through the intersection, street, or any street on this Island, so the people here (on Magnolia) unless you make eye contact (with aren’t quite sure what to do. the driver), and even then we’ve “These people are ready to pull had people look at us and keep go- out, and these people are going ing. It’s like we’re invisible.� through. We sit there and kind Deal shared her observations Would it behoove that of laugh, but my question is why on the confusion caused by a stop is that stop sign so far back, so intersection to move that sign being placed about one carpeople have to stop twice, which length in front of a crosswalk. really backs up the traffic, or they stop sign up to where the “As we were talking to those don’t stop at all. Would it behoove people, three people ran the stop that intersection to move that stop pedestrian crosswalk is, sign going north; they didn’t even sign up to where the pedestrian slow down. We always kid that crosswalk is, then people stop then people stop once?� we’re going to make a chart, and once? This seems to be kind of we’re going to count the people confusing, and I think we’re fortuwho stop where the stop sign is, nate that people weren’t hit there,� Nancy Deal resident or don’t stop there, but stop at the Deal said. intersection and crosswalk. Or It was Anna Maria Mayor Dan people who think the signs says Murphy who recently asked for slow and just kind of inch through the stop sign to be installed. and then the people who just blast “I know the mayor there,� he through there because they’re not joked. “I’ll have him take a measeeing it,� she said. surement, but I think the rule is “People think there was already “Why are people not stopping? no parking within 20 feet of a stop a hole there, and they just stuck it They don’t stop the other way, sign, and then the stop sign I believe in,� she said of the relatively new going southbound, but they really is 12 or 13 feet from the intersecstop sign. don’t stop going north. There tion. I’ll make sure that it’s fixed.� “I hope that’s not the case,� have been a lot of close calls, and Deal said this is the only interMurphy said. we’re very fortunate that it’s only section she knows of with this As of Monday, the stop sign had 25 mph there. It’s very difficult configuration. not been moved.

Good news for TIFF’s Initiative The creator of TIFF’s Initiative, Christine Olson, reports her organization will participate in Amazon Smiles, which allows people purchasing on Amazon.com to donate a portion of their purchase money to a charity of choice. TIFF’s Initiative began after Olson’s daughter, Tiffany, was killed in a traffic accident. She had no identification on her and it

took six hours for the tragic news to reach her. She vowed to change the system so that people could register to have their information tied a database available to law enforcement. She began with the name TIFF, taken from her daughter’s name but also an acronym for To Inform Families First. So far, she has gotten the states of Florida, Ohio, Colorado and Illi-

nois to participate, and this year a bill was passed to require licensing agencies in Florida to have registration information available to drivers. Olson is asking Amazon customers consider naming TIFF’s Initiative as the recipient of the money raised by Amazon Smile. To register, go to http://www. toinformfamiliesfirst.org/.

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P&Z seeks more tools to preserve homes The seven-member board only has five members and is asking for residents who would be willing to serve to call city hall at 708-6130. BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – The Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Board members waited a day to hold their meeting but were able to shoehorn it in on Thursday, May 14, in front of the city commission meeting. The delay was due to a lack of a quorum for the Wednesday meeting. They discussed plans to change the building permit application system to include more information about the project to be permitted. The permit application includes rules on one side explaining the builder’s responsibility to keep the area clean and materials secured from wind, to keep erosion at a minimum and keep it fenced within the property. It warns builders to get a notice of commencement before starting construction. The packet also includes a two-page form to fill out addressing environmental concerns and a pre-application meeting request form. City Planner Alan Garrett said they want to complete the packet before the city chooses a replacement for former Building Official Bob Welch.

The group discussed adding an historic preservation category for the city pier with a list of objectives to promote such as tourism, transportation, retail business and bicycle racks. Garret said the city does not have an historic designation. If they develop one, it could work for older buildings citywide. Once they get objectives for the pier, then they should work on objectives for the jailhouse or Pine Avenue buildings, he said. Resident Maureen McCormick said the Belle Haven house, which is located in Historic Park, already received a historic designation though a city resolution. P&Z Chair Jonathon Crane said he wanted Garrett to work on the designation, and add fishing as a use to promote. Jack Brennan wants a definition of historic. “We were in Williamsburg, Va., and they had a law that required new construction to look a certain way,” he said. “We would need an architectural review board,” Garrett said. Crane said he wanted he board members to make lists of what they wanted to promote for Pine Avenue, as well. The board needs members. It has five and can have as many as seven. To apply, call city hall at 708-6130.

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POOLS: One per duplex lot FROM PAGE 4

with one pool, it would affect the rental market because “people don’t want their kids swimming with strangers.� Chair Judy Titsworth said her problem is with a situation in which the owner of one half has a pool and the owner of the other half doesn’t have one yet, but can’t find a renter without one. She also asked if there are two owners, “is the person who gets to the building department first going to get the pool?� “For me, we need to interpret the law the way it’s been in the books forever, which is one pool per lot,� Peelen said. “Unfortunately, it will have consequences, particularly for owners of small duplexes.� Commissioners Carol Soustek, Marvin Grossman and Pat Morton agreed. Titsworth said she is still on the fence. Brisson asked about limiting size,

and Peelen said only for duplexes, but Titsworth said it should be all pools in R-2. Brisson suggested just duplexes because of the increased intensity.

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Laurie Dills asked commissioners to consider people in her situation who live in one side of a duplex and rent the other side. “I’m a pool snob,� she said. “I don’t want to share my pool. The problem is the abuse, not the pools. If the problem is noise, drainage and parking, address that. “If you do not have a pool on a rental, you will not get the European clients in the summer. It’s small families in a two- to three-bedroom rental. We need that market.� She asked commissioners to consider grandfathering owners in her situation and those who have a pool on one side and had planned to build another in the future.

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ridges, docks and piers provide anglers who don’t have a boat some excellent fishing opportunities. Besides being a convenient access point over the water, their structure provides the perfect habitat for fish. A large variety of small baitfish, crabs, barnacles and other crustaceans make these pilings home and provide gamefish a refuge and an ambush point for feeding. The bridges that span the local passes are natural corridors for fish like pompano, Spanish mackerel, ladyfish and bluefish. These species migrate from the Gulf to the local bays, feeding around the bridge pilings and fenders. Action on one species or another can be found year-round around local structures. That doesn’t mean that they are for shore bound anglers only because boaters will find them a great place to fish too. The old saw that the best time to go fishing is any time you can is a good one to follow. However, if you have the

Reel Time RUSTY CHINNIS luxury of picking your time and tide, a morning incoming tide on bridges that span the passes is hard to beat. The second best time would be a late outgoing tide. Timing your trip to coincide with the beginning or end of the tide cycle will make it easier to deal with the often strong currents that course through the passes. That doesn’t mean you’re restricted to those times, and there are ways to rig that will allow you to deal with any tidal stage. Many docks and piers don’t have a strong tidal flow, but generally, moving water is best. When fishing the bridges, a medium weight spinning outfit is perfect. A

10- to 12-pound outfit is recommended since you’ll have to hoist your catch from the water to the bridge. There are special nets available that can be lowered to help with this operation, but it is one more piece of equipment you’ll have to transport. With most catches a careful hand over hand retrieve will work just fine and your mobility will not be restricted. You can go lighter when fishing docks and piers, but you’ll need to be able to control your catch when it gets near the pilings. Depending on your quarry, a few lures will suffice. Live bait is another option, but keeping it alive poses some problems. Swimming and diving plugs are also effective, but I prefer to shy away from treble hooks. One of the most effective lures is the jig. When the current isn’t particularly strong a jig tied directly to a 30-pound section of leader will work perfectly. If the tide is see reel time, page 38

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This angler caught a nice flounder from a public pier in Sarasota Bay using a live shrimp.

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Find tarpon in the Gulf, snook in the surf Captain Rick Grassett

Anglers fishing with me on my Action Craft flats skiff the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had very good action, jumping and catching and releasing tarpon on spinning tackle in the coastal Gulf in Sarasota at the end of the week.

I was over at River Palms Cottages & Fish Camp in Jensen Beach on the east coast of Florida, for a few days early in the week for the annual DOA Guide & Outdoor Writer Festival. DOA guides from Florida and other areas of the southeast were matched up with outdoor writers, magazine editors, TV show hosts and sponsors to fish for a couple of days. Outdoor writer Pete Barrett, from Jupiter, Fla. and Michael “Mookie” Wilson, outdoor writer for the Lakeland Ledger, fished the Indian River near Ft. Pierce with me on Monday and Florida Outdoor Writers Association executive director, Capt. Tommy Thompson, fished the Indian River near Jensen Beach with me another day. The action wasn’t fast but we caught and released trout to 4 pounds, bluefish and snapper on DOA Shrimp, CAL jigs with shad tails and jerk worms. The best action was working bait schools around spoil bars and docks. A special thanks to Mark Nichols, Capt. Ed Zyak, Chris and everyone at DOA Fishing Lures that helped make this happen. Also, thanks to Rufus Wakeman for hosting us at River Palms Cottages and Fish Camp and the other sponsors of the event – Costa Del Mar sunglasses, Tail-

ing Toads, Eagle Claw, Minn Kota, Humminbird, Shimano, Power Pro, Custom Gheenoe Boats and Hoo Rag (My apologies to anyone left out, but I probably forgot someone). A huge rain storm before dawn on Thursday morning left the coastal Gulf too rough to fish, but Cliff Ondercin, from Sarasota, and his dad Dennis Ondercin, from Ohio, made up for it on Friday. With overcast conditions and a big swell to start, we weren’t seeing many fish at all, just an occasional single here or there. However, tarpon were there in numbers, and we had great action jumping six tarpon, landing two and getting a few other bites by drifting live crabs or baitfish behind the boat. Dennis’ first fish of the day taped out at a 34-inch girth X 68-inch length for an estimated weight of 115 pounds. Tarpon fishing in the coastal Gulf should be strong as we approach a new moon on Tuesday. Catch and release sight fishing for snook in the surf with flies or DOA Lures should also be a good option. You may find trout, Spanish mackerel, blues or pompano on deep grass flats, particularly close to passes. Look for reds, snook and big trout mixed with mullet schools on shallow flats and edges of bars.

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Maureen van Mourik and Jamie Thompson were married on June 7, 2015 at the Beachhouse restaurant. Chuck Caudill provided the music. Shawn Rhoton, of the Beachhouse, coordinated the wedding and reception. Maureen and Jamie honeymooned on Anna Maria Island with family and friends before returning home to California.

Lindsey van Mourik and Justin Brennen were married on June 8, 2011, on the beautiful beach of Anna Maria Island. They are pictured here with their son, Grayson. They celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary while attending the wedding of Lindsey’s twin sister, Maureen. Lindsey, Justin and Grayson currently reside in Texas. Dara Caudill www.islandphotography.org

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Reverend Charlie Shook and his beautiful wife Lois celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary on June 7, 2015.

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Pretty as a picture at Studio 104 The bridal party needs to look their best at a wedding, and that’s the job the beauty professionals at Studio 104, at 2501 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach, do well. With a stylist, makeup expert and nail technician on board, Studio 104 will make sure the ladies standing up for the bride look and feel their best. They specialize in bridal updos, manicures, pedicures and makeup. The intimate atmosphere of Studio 104 is conducive to small weddings. Owner Kim Skardoutos said they have actually had some weddings that were spur-of-the-moment. In addition to making the bride and her maids look sensational, Skardoutos is an expert photographer who can capture that beauty as part of the wedding. Studio 104 also has gift certificates that can come in handy as gifts for the bridal party. Studio 104 is open Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, e-mail skardoutoskim@yahoo.com or call 941-524-0150.

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Erin Kirby and Mike Williams were married on the beautiful beach of Anna Maria Island on May 16, 2015. Chuck Caudill provided the music. Erin and Mike honeymooned on Anna Maria Island before returning home to Columbus, Ohio. Erin's parents also have a home on Anna Maria Island. Dara Caudill | www.islandphotography.org

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Stephanie Kloos and Jeremy Smith were married at the Sandbar restaurant on April 26, 2015. Music was provided by Chuck Caudill. The wedding and reception were coordinated by Patti Mckee and Luis Ortiz, of the Sandbar. Hair and makeup were by Body & Sol Salon. Stephanie and Jeremy honeymooned at the Tradewinds Resort on Anna Maria Island and in Puerto Rico. They currently reside in Boston, Mass.

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What’s your real estate IQ?

read something recently about improved human IQ scores during the past 100 years. A study conducted by the University of Vienna reported that people scored about three points more every decade, therefore, the average score is 30 points higher than it was 100 years ago. So why does the average real estate buyer or seller care about IQ scores? Well simply put, if your real estate IQ is below par, you may be missing out on information and accruing knowledge needed to make an informed decision. Gone are the days when you walked into a real estate office and the person on “up time” sat you down at her desk and pulled out a box of listings on 3 x 5 index cards. If you were lucky, you got to see a black and white picture of the front of the property, and if you were real lucky, the agent on the other side of the desk toured the property and had total recall.

Castles in the Sand Louise Bolger You had to kick a lot of tires in those days and spend a lot of time in the back seat of your broker’s car before you found your dream home, and a lot of buyers still came away thinking there was something they missed. Now with the Internet you don’t miss much, sometimes nothing. Homes with 25 color pictures and virtual tours are popping off your computer screen begging you to come and take a look. The availability of Websites listing properties for sale is staggering. I can’t think of any real estate company who doesn’t have a site making every property in the local multiple listing system

available to you. Even the realtors’ association give you access to MLS listings on their site. In addition, there is Realtor.com, which I personally use almost daily; Zillow.com and Trulia.com. Two of the lesser known are homefinder.com and redfin.com as well as others. And good old Google is sometimes the fastest way to find a property for sale, just google the address and you will invariably get a hit for the property you’re looking for. When all of this technology became available to the average person, brokers were understandably concerned that their book of knowledge was suddenly out for everyone to see. But it has turned out to be a great thing for real estate professionals. They are working with a much better informed public, most of who have done Internet searches before contacting a broker, resulting in saving time not only for them, but also for the broker. You

spend a lot less time in the backseat of a car when you can do a preliminary filter in the comfort of your home. That being said, be careful not to discard properties that have not pressed your buttons on line. Carefully read the descriptions and the location before you scan to the property that may have the family room painted a color you like better. A picture may take the place of a 1,000 words, but nothing takes the place of that first impression. Your IQ may be higher than your great grandmother’s, but it’s probably not that much higher than your mother’s based on studies showing that although our IQs are improving, they’re not improving at the same rate. So you can credit better nutrition, health and schooling on improved general IQs, but you need to credit the internet on improved real estate IQs, which for sure are higher than your mother’s.

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Film brings viewers into Cortez Realism marks “Paradise, FL,” a movie filmed in Cortez. BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com

CORTEZ – “Paradise, FL” transported moviegoers at the inaugural Skyway Film Festival at the Manatee Performing Arts Center on Sunday onto the docks and into the homes of Cortez in the “cinema verite” tradition. Seeing the story like a fly on the wall is what writer and producer Tony Stopperan had in mind, he told a Cortez fisherman in the audience on Sunday, who recognized local boats, canals and docks in the film. But even those who had never been to Cortez had been there by the time the film ended. The postcard-perfect pink and purple sunsets on Sarasota Bay, the old trucks rattling down 45th Avenue West and the net-draped docks stacked with crab traps set the scene for the story about a hardworking, hard-drinking fisherman

struggling to make ends meet for his broken family. Despite the fact that the main characters are oystermen, while Cortez fishermen target mostly mullet, grouper and stone crab, the story rang true in part because Stopperan based one of the two main characters on his own life, complete with unedited humiliations and raw emotions. Tense scenes are interspersed with tender moments, like the comfort of a vaguely-recalled gospel song, and a child kissing his character’s knuckles, bloodied in a fistfight. While struggling against addictions to pills and alcohol, his character is a decent person who goes above and beyond to help his best friend care for his two children – one born to his wife and the other to his girlfriend – while his wife recovers from a suicide attempt. Taking on the role of substitute wife and mother for his friend, he learns to be responsible, which Stopperan says is what turned him in real life from an alcoholic into a film student and then a producer. His own story took place in Alaska,

but similarities with Cortez, where a friend took him to lunch at Star Fish Co. in 2012, made it easy to locate the film here, he said. “Working class people tied into the seasons and the cycles of the sea” made him choose

the location, along with the talent pool in Sarasota’s film schools, he said. The film has a hopeful ending, like its theme song, written by Stopperan and Heather Robb, the actress who plays the wife… “though we could have, and this could be… paradise.” Ringling College of Art and Design alumnus Nick Morgulis saw Stopperan’s one-man stage play and started the collaboration on the film adaptation last year. “Paradise, FL” premiered at the Sarasota Film Festival in April and features a cast and crew from Ringling, the Asolo Conservatory and the Screen Actors Guild. In the credits, Stopperan thanks the village of Cortez, A.P. Bell Fish Co., and the Swordfish Grill. He also said he owes thanks to John Banyas, of Cortez Bait and Seafood, Johnny Wilkerson and Matt Ibasfalean. The film was one of more than 50 features, shorts, documentaries, student films and teleplays screened at the three-day festival, which ended Sunday.

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City designates engineer Commissioners also agreed to lower the number of required Planning and Zoning Board members. BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – Mayor Dan Murphy introduced Lynn Burnett to city commissioners as the city’s capital improvements program manager. Burnett, who is under contract with all the cities on the Island to management stormwater drainage, said she would coordinate with other governmental agencies for dredging and paving, in addition to stormwater management. She said the three cities on the Island decided to each hire her for that purpose and that it would save money. In other action, the commission heard the first reading for an ordinance making the number of members on the Planning and Zoning Board as many as seven and as few

as five. City Attorney Becky Vose said right now they have four members and they had a hard time getting a quorum. She said she wanted the board to review more home plans for flaws and compliance. The city needs more members with an interest in construction. The position is voluntary, and there is no pay. There was a question of whether members are required to be residents and City Commission Chair Chuck Webb said right now the law reads they have to be residents, but it does not set a minimum amount of time. Commissioners also unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with the State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota to provide city officials with a place to work if the Island is evacuated and suffers storm damage. The school has facilities in Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch. The agreement is for three years and would have to be renewed after that.

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Two reappointed to planning commission Barbara Hines and Gary Hickerson have been reappointed to the Holmes Beach Planning Commission. Their new terms will expire on July 1, 2018.

Other board embers include Chair Sue Normand, Sylvia Harris and Don Ferguson. Alternates are Allen Wurzbach and David Lester.

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centage of the monthly gross revenue to be offered by those submitting sealed proposals, with the revenue percentage subject to further negotiation, if needed. Located in a separate building next to the restaurant space, the much-in-demand bait shop space will lease for a flat rate of $750 per month; and the adjacent harbor master’s office, formerly used as a bait shop, will be leased for a flat fee of $550 a month. “A lease/concessionaire agreement will be awarded to the proposer whose proposal is most advantageous to the city of Bradenton Beach, with rental price and other factors considered,” the RFP states. The RFP strongly recommends those who intend to submit proposals attend a preliminary conference taking place at the pier on Thursday, June 25, from 10 a.m. until noon. The pre-conference will provide an opportunity to view and inspect the structures and city staff will be on hand to answer questions. The deadline to submit written questions is Monday, July 6. The deadline for bid submissions is 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, unless the submission period is extended by the

commission and noticed to the public. The sealed proposals will be opened in the commission chambers immediately after the 2 p.m. deadline passes. The public may attend the proposal opening, and the names of the respondents and their proposed bid amounts will be read aloud. The submitted proposals will not be available for immediate citizen review, but will made available as public records at some point soon thereafter. The city commission and Pier Team will review and discuss the proposals and potential lease terms during a public meeting taking place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14. The awarding of the lease and concessionaire agreements will then be determined by a majority commission vote at a subsequent public meeting. “The RFP process is ahead of schedule and the mayor has every confidence the lease agreements will be in place by Aug. 1,” said Mayor Jack Clarke. For more information, contact City Clerk Terri Sanclemente at 941-7781005. For technical questions, contact Building Official Steve Gilbert at ext. 213. To schedule an inspection, contact Police Chief Sam Speciale at 941-7786311.

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RFP: Prompts interest in pier FROM PAGE 4

cerns about designated parking being limited to 22 spaces shared with pier users, Foresta said, “If I have a good product, you’ll find a place to park.”

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Paradise Boat Tours owner Sherman Baldwin was among the first to pick up a copy of the RFP last week. His initial conceptual plan entails a three-building operation that would include a bait shop and calls for the restaurant space to be used to serve simple, over-the-counter food, while also serving as a water taxi/tour terminal and a retail space. Baldwin hopes to expand his operations to include a water taxi service that runs from Bradenton Riverwalk to the Bridge Street pier, with a stop in Cortez that would allow more visitors to leave their cars behind. He plans to promote the Monkey Bus and the free trolley system as means of cost-free local transportation for those who arrive by boat. Although he expressed initial interest in all three pier spaces,

Baldwin said a pizzeria would work nicely on the pier and his plans would still work using only the bait shop and harbor master’s office. “The important thing is to generate some energy on the pier,” said the man whose tour boat operation already utilizes the city’s floating day dock for boarding and disembarking passengers. Like Foresta, Baldwin has already engaged in preliminary conversations with the mayor. “It’s fair to say these are two innovative types of responses we’ve gotten to the RFP,” Clarke said. At least three other parties have expressed interest in the bait shop and another out of town restauranteur has expressed interest in the restaurant space. “I’ve also handed out RFPs to numerous other parties who have contacted me as well,” Clarke said. The pier RFP can be obtained at Bradenton Beach City Hall or online at www.cityofbradentonbeach.com.

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Former mayor in messy situation A local business owner complained about dog feces left on a city sidewalk. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – Last week, the Bradenton Beach Police Department responded to a complaint about former Mayor Bill Shearon not cleaning up after his guide dog, Reese, when it defecated on a city sidewalk. The incident took place in front of the Freckled Fin restaurant on the morning of Wednesday June 10. According to the police department’s daily activity report, Officer Josh Betts was dispatched to the restaurant at 10:01 a.m. The incident is listed as “Animal complaint: ex-mayor’s dog defecated on sidewalk, 101 Bridge Street. Contacted Shearon/feces clean up.” According to Police Chief Sam Speciale, Betts reported to the scene of the incident, spoke with Freckled Fin owner Scott Luvore and proceeded to Shearon’s resi-

dence across the street and asked Shearon to return to the scene to clean up after his dog. According Speciale, Shearon told the officer he was sight-impaired and asked to see the feces. Betts, Shearon and Reese then walked across the street and Shearon cleaned it up. While doing so, Shearon questioned the officer about violations the Freckled Fin may have committed during its business operations. Speciale said the officer told Shearon he was only there to deal with the matter at hand. According to Sec. 10-9 of the city ordinances, which pertains to nuisance dogs and cats, “The owner or custodian of a dog or cat that defecates upon any private property not belonging to the owner or custodian, or defecates upon any public property, unless the owner or custodian promptly removes any feces deposited by the animal, shall be in violation of this article.” When contacted the following day, Luvore said, “It was 9:30 in the morning, and we were getting

ready to open. He was walking his dog, and it started crapping on the sidewalk. He looked back, keeps on walking and walks home, leaving dog crap all over the sidewalk. “I was going to go to his house, but I thought that was not a good idea, so I called the cops and asked them to tell him to come take care of it. He had to clean up the poop, and he wasn’t happy about it, so he told the officer our umbrellas were hanging over the sidewalk and not complying with code. When he was mayor, he was calling the cops on us all the time about noise, which is louder than he wants, but still within the law,” Luvore said. “I’m not going to clean his dog poop up. Now he’s upset that he had to do it. Basically, there’s a bully on the playground and I’m not supposed to confront the bully? That’s not going to happen. It’s not the first time we’ve had poop on the sidewalk; it’s the first time we caught him,” Luvore concluded.

Resident urges comp plan review The city planner said the task isn’t critical and would take a year of monthly meetings. BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com

HOLMES BEACH – Resident John Hutcherson urged commissioners to direct the planning

commission to hold an in depth review of the city’s comprehensive plan. “A couple of items that jumped out at me were in one section which has to do with assumptions about the population,” he explained. “It basically said our population would be relatively stable in 2009 on. “It made the assumption that

we would have 1.96 people per housing unit, both permanent and seasonal residents. I don’t think that’s any longer the case.” Commissioner Carol Soustek said planning commissioners are supposed to review the comp plan every five years and said SEE COMP PLAN, PAGE 42

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strong, when fishing in or near passes, a weight will help get the lure down in the water column where most of the action occurs. To keep the weight from interfering with the jig, tie a section of 40-pound leader with a sliding egg sinker between two small swivels. Then add your leader and jig below. This rig can be used with lures or live bait and helps get the offering to the bottom. Another advantage of this rig is that as it is being worked across the bottom it sends up a small puff of sand that attracts predators like pompano. Some anglers tie a short section of leader from the jig to a smaller jig of fly. One of the advantages to fishing from a bridge is the ability to easily move from one spot to another. This allows the angler to try near the pilings, on the edges of the channel and areas where striking fish might be found. If the action is slow or you’re exploring a bridge and pass for the first time, work both sides of the bridge. Vary your retrieve, working the lure fast and slow, exploring the water column. With obvious differences the same applies to docks and piers. Spanish mackerel and bluefish, two common species that frequent local bridges have sharp teeth and can cut through monofilament leader. There are two options to protect your lure. One is to use a short strand of wire leader. The other is to use long shanked hooks. Wire can keep fish from biting if the water is clear. You’ll lose a few rigs if you don’t use wire, but in the end I think you’ll catch more fish without it. Whatever your fishing style, don’t pass up a trip to local bridges, piers and docks. The action can be spectacular, and the effort required is far less than an outing in a boat. Some good locations to target include Longboat Pass, the Rod & Reel Pier, the Bradenton Beach Pier and the Anna Maria City Pier.

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Chair Judy Titsworth said four bedrooms on each side of a duplex could accommodate 16 people.

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BeachHouse, were on a trip last week to Washington, D.C., for a Capitol Hill Oceans Week event to showcase recipes using local bottarga (mullet roe), caviar, sturgeon and lionfish when the call came, Chiles said. “We’re disappointed,” he said, adding that with inclement weather some years, a fire on the fireworks barge one year and other difficulties, “it’s been amazing that we’ve been able to pull it off for 21 years. But Mother Nature threw us a curveball.” Bradenton Beach Mayor Jack Clarke joined in the decision, he said.

“We are delighted they’re trying to do the right thing,” said Suzi Fox, director of Turtle Watch, adding that The Chiles Group had previously installed flexible fencing along the rocks bordering the parking lot above the bird nesting area, which keeps people from climbing over the rocks onto the beach. “Vegetation grew and attracted the birds,” she said. “They created a wonderful habitat” which also recently attracted a sea turtle to nest among the birds. Fox said she was hoping the chicks would be hatched before the fireworks, which can frighten parent birds off their nests, leaving eggs vulnerable to predators,

and also deter sea turtles from nesting. As the shorebird colony continued to attract new bird parents to nest there, Fox said she realized the potential hazard to the birds. State law prohibits private fireworks displays with exploding, launching or projectile fireworks on Anna Maria Island’s beaches, according to Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer, adding that sky lanterns also are illegal. Sparklers, party poppers, snappers and snakes are permitted. A fireworks display at another Chiles Group restaurant, the Sandbar in Anna Maria, remains scheduled for Saturday, July 4 after dark.

Brisson said according to City Attorney Patricia Petruff, the four-bedroom limit also includes single-family homes, prompting a protest from Peelen. “It’s one thing to put very strong measures in place to deal with the short term rental issue, but it’s another thing to say every potential resident my not have a house in Holmes Beach that’s larger than four bedrooms,” Peelen pointed out. “That is punishing the very people you don’t want to punish.” Brisson said it applies to zoning districts R-2, R-3 and R-4 and he noted, “We’re talking about the character of the community and that is that only 2.5 percent of all the units up to 2008 were four or more bedrooms.” “There wouldn’t be very many,” Peelen stressed. “I don’t want to be the one to say to the professional people who want to retire here and have a larger house that they can’t do it because we have a problem with large vacation rental homes.” She said Petruff’s issue is with homeowners with more than four bedrooms who want to convert to vacation rentals in the future, but “that group is not large enough for me to say we have to impose the rules on everyone.” Brisson said he doesn’t agree with Petruff, but he understands her point. He said they should talk to her. Petruff was not in attendance at the meeting. Commissioner Carol Soustek said she supports four bedrooms in single family and three per side in duplexes. All except Peelen, who said four bedrooms should only apply to vacation rentals, agreed.

CHALLENGE: Spurs new 'blue' ideas FROM PAGE 3

business, which the proposal states would curb the waste of mullet. • Larry Stults, of Sarasota Bay Watch, and Mark Alderson, of the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, are on the Living Shorelines team, which proposes creating a demonstration living seawall at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, constructed of sand, plants and rocks. The proposal states that eliminating concrete seawalls will enhance water quality, as wave action

against seawalls makes Sarasota Bay more turbid, choking out seagrass. • The Marine Science Literacy Team, which includes Barbara Kirkpatrick, former red tide researcher with Mote Marine Laboratory and executive director of the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System; Ingrid McClellan of Keep Manatee Beautiful; and Nature’s Academy, proposes nature experiences for students with a STEM focus (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Field trips to Anna Maria Island and other destinations

will include birdwatching with binoculars, dip netting, water quality investigations and picking up litter, classifying it and weighing it. • Justin Bloom, an attorney who worked on local BP oil spill claims, is among the members of Team Read the Red Tide, whose proposal would use the most up-to-date red tide detection methods to monitor and forecast red tide, making reports available on free cell phone applications. • The SeaBaybies team proposes to scatter a plant-based fish food daily

along a seawall at a Sarasota County test site to encourage growth of juvenile marine life. Other proposals include creating a smartphone app for recreational fishermen to use that will capture data on fish stock, another app that would allow fishermen to give real time catch data to anyone who wants to buy fresh fish direct from the fisherman and a project to desalinate salt water using an algae to remove the salt.

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Spanish class at library Learn the second most widely spoken language in America, Spanish, at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, on Wednesday, June 17, at 6 p.m. The course is free, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call the library at 778-6341.

Enjoy Magic and Mayhem The Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive in Holmes Beach, presents Magic and Mayhem, a fun program for kids, on Thursday, June 18, at 10 a.m. For more information, call 778-6341.

Knitting at the library The Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, in Holmes Beach, will host knitting on Thursday, June 18, at 2 p.m. The class is open to all skill levels. Call 778-6341 for more information.

Join the party on the Fourth It’s time to celebrate the birth of our country, and on Anna Maria Island, that means lots of fireworks from the muskets of the Anna Maria Island Privateers and the cannon of their parade ship, the Skullywag. The Privateers will hold their annual Fourth of July Parade on Saturday, the Fourth, starting at Coquina Beach at 10 a.m. and ending up at the Anna Maria City Pier. Everyone is welcome to participate, it is free. You must be riding; it’s too long to be a walking parade. Decorate your car, truck, bike, Segway or whatever might make a good parade float and enjoy. After the parade ends, there will be a party at the Anna Maria Island Beach Café at Manatee Beach Park, where the Privateers will introduce their scholarship winners. The Café will have food special and refreshments. There will also be live music

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Beach Park, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Bring your own mat. Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources sponsors this event. Registration is not required. For more information, call 941-742-5923, ext. 6007, or e-mail Mallory.carteaux@mymanatee. org.

Dining for Women's anniversary The Anna Maria Island Chapter of Dining for Women will celebrate its fourth anniversary of helping women and children around the world on Wednesday, June 17, at 6 p.m. at the Sandpiper Resort Coop Clubhouse, 2601 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach. Members invite all to come celebrate; bring a dish and your donation. This month's donations will join with others around the country to create a women's leadership academy in Rwanda. For more information or to attend, call Jean Peelen 941-896-5827.

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Beach Market closes next month Time is short to shop the Beach Market at 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, at the trolley stop, concession stand area, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Sunday through July. Look for fresh produce, plants, apparel, pottery, purses, collectibles, health and beauty items, local art, arts and crafts, jewelry and more. The tents are located in the shade of the Australian pines and the sounds and smell of the surf are invigorating, according to organizer Nancy Ambrose. Ride the free trolley or pack the car and make a day of it at the beach. Manatee County does not allow dogs anywhere in Coquina Park. The market is stroller, walker and wheelchair accessible. Contact Nancy Ambrose for more information 941-518-4431. by Steel Relic, a kids classic rock cover band, and Crossover, which have donated their time. Whether you ride or watch from the roadside, don’t miss the parade. There will be leis and candy thrown from some of the entries in the parade.

Contemplate at the library Learn about meditation at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive in Holmes Beach, on Saturday, June 20, at 11 a.m. Call 778-6341 for more information.

Story time for kids Children’s librarian Trudy Hill Bell reads stories on Tuesday, June 23, at 10 a.m. Kids between toddler and five years of age are welcome as are their parents at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. For more information, call the library at 778-6341.

Paddle through the Memorial On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from May through November, De Soto National Memorial offers free ranger led kayak tours. This event is for all skill levels. Trained rangers will ensure your first time will be safe and enjoyable. For kayakers with more experience, our tour will offer a different way for you to view the natural resources and vibrant history of the Manatee River. Paddle through time as you explore the coastal estuaries. Learn how native peoples and European settlers used the waterways for transportation and food. Find out how you can help

preserve and protect these fragile ecosystems for future generations The Memorial will supply kayaks, paddles, personal flotation devices and other safety equipment. Kayak tours will be held at 9:30 a.m. The kayak tours and all equipment rentals are free. All children between the ages of 8-16 must be accompanied by an adult. Due to Life jacket restrictions children less than 50 lbs. are not allowed on tours. Free paddle is only allowed under supervision of a park ranger, all participants must stay with the tour. All gear will be checked and a safety briefing will be held before the tour begins. For experienced paddlers, ask about their monthly advanced tour, attendance of one regular tour is mandatory for participation in advanced tours. RSVP is mandatory for space is limited. Call 941-792-0458.

Library seeks writers and artists The Manatee County Library System is publishing a new online literary and arts journal called “805,” and the editors of this bi-monthly publication are seeking short stories, flash fiction, essays, poems, and art. Writers and artists are asked to submit via the Website at www.805lit.org and include full contact information, genre and word count, if applicable. For general information, visit www.805lit.org.

Free yoga at the beach Enjoy sunsets and the sound of waves as you relax and connect with nature at free beach yoga on the last Wednesdays of the month through October, from 6 to 7 p.m., at Manatee

The Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging need volunteers to join the award-winning SHINE team to help the elderly make decisions on Medicare, health insurance and prescription drug plans. Volunteers may also make educational presentations to community groups and participate in local health fairs, senior fairs and other outreach and educational events. For more information, or to volunteer, call the Elder Helpline at 1-813-740-3888, ext. 5593.

Volunteer advocates needed Florida’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program needs volunteers to join its corps of dedicated advocates who protect the rights of elders who live in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult family care homes. The program’s local councils are seeking additional volunteers to identify, investigate and resolve residents’ concerns. Special training and certification is provided. All interested individuals who care about protecting the health, safety, welfare and rights of long-term care facility residents, who often have no one else to advocate for them, are encouraged to call toll-free 1-888-831-0404 or visit the program’s Website at http:// ombudsman.myflorida.com.

Red Cross needs you The American Red Cross in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties has an urgent need for volunteers to help train people how to save a life and to assist local families who have lost their home to a fire or other disaster. Volunteer instructors help people learn lifesaving skills such as CPR and First Aid. Disaster Action Team volunteers assist families that have suffered house fires or other disasters with short-term places to stay and other immediate needs. Volunteers also are trained to provide emotional support for these families. All volunteer applicants must pass a background check and attend an orientation class. All training is free. American Red Cross volunteers constitute 94 percent of the total workforce to carry out its humanitarian mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. To register or for more information, visit www.redcross. org/fl/Sarasota/volunteer.

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she would ask members “if they want to take on the task to bring the comprehensive plan and the land development code together.” Chair Judy Titsworth said City Planner Bill Brisson and Mayor Bob Johnson should meet to make sure the city has money in the budget for a review, but Commissioner Marvin Grossman said the planning commission should begin the task without Brisson’s help. Titsworth asked Brisson if he should participate in the meetings, and he said yes in order to guide planning commissioners. He said the task would take a year of monthly meetings. However, Brisson advised, “Get through your major issues – resort housing, parking – before you start on that. It really isn’t as critical as you might think.” City Clerk Stacey Johnston advised the commissioners that if they want to speak to planning commissioners, they should do it at their annual meeting to avoid a Sunshine issue.

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6/11, 5:59 p.m., found property, 10005 Gulf Drive. A subject turned in a cell phone he found. An attempt to contact the owner was unsuccessful. 6/5, 4:32 p.m., lost property, 700 block of North Shore Drive. The resident reported her Waste Management trashcan was missing.

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6/7, 7 p.m., assisting other agency, 800 block of Gulf Drive South. The officer heard a radio dispatch about a white pickup being driven recklessly. He spotted the vehicle, made the stop and arrested the driver. 6/8, 10:04 p.m., theft, 2513 Gulf Drive N., Circle K. An employee arriving for work saw a black man with a 12-pack pack of beer walking briskly from the store. He jumped into an SUV and took off. The employee got the license number and an officer found the owner’s address and met with a white male who said he owned the vehicle and his son had borrowed it. When they told the man a black male was the suspect, he refused to answer any more questions. 6/8, 10 p.m., Baker Act, 100 block of 7th Street North. A woman called police saying her son had threatened to overdose on pills. When an officer arrived, he found the male was intoxicated. The suspect became belligerent when he saw the officer and tried to resist, but was officer gained control. When he got the suspect into the car, the suspect

Holmes Beach City Commissioner Jean Peelen has been chose to receive the Home Rule HERO award from the Florida League of Cities. “This award Peelen is being presented to you because you are an outstanding advocate for the protection of home rule rights for your city’s constituents, as well as municipal citizens throughout the state,” C. Scott Dudley, FLOC legislative director, wrote to Peelen. “Your advocacy for municipal home rule during the 2015 legislative session and beyond is an

became combative and had to be pepper sprayed. The officer took him to Blake Medical Center. 6/9, 4:07 p.m., disorderly conduct, 118 Bridge Street. Police responded to a call from the Drift In about a boat person who has been arrested before. The manager said the suspect stood outside and repeatedly opened the door and yelled obscenities at the manager. He also made obscene gestures. When asked by police what he had done, he said nothing. They arrested him and when he was handcuffed, he yelled more obscenities at the manager. 6/10, 4:13 p.m., disorderly intoxication, Bridge Tender inn, 135 Bridge St. The officer responded to a report of a man threatening people with a knife. He made contact with the suspect and noticed his speech was slurred and appeared intoxicated. Employees said he tried to start fights with them. The officer arrested the suspect.

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5/31, 1 p.m., driving with suspended license, 3100 block of Gulf Drive. The officer spotted the suspect and passenger driving without seatbelts. A computer check showed the driver’s license was suspended. The officer saw the male passenger put on his seatbelt when he pulled them over. The driver said she was also wearing her belt but admitted her lie when the officer told her he had seen her. The driver was ticketed. 6/5, 1:30 p.m., theft, 600 block of Crestwood. A large aluminum dog box was stolen from the victim’s yard. It would have taken a truck or trailer to haul the box, according to the victim.

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inspiration and model for municipal officials statewide. Efforts such as yours are critical to the league’s grassroots advocacy.” The award will be presented at a Manasota League of Cities event.

Clean up Palma Sola Bay Fishing for Freedom will host a cleanup of Palma Sola Bay on Saturday, June 20, at 8 a.m. Last month, the group netted three tons of trash cleaning mangroves around Sarasota Bay, including fishing line retrieved around Bird Key off Cortez. Boats are needed. To volunteer, call Mark Coarsey at 941-737-9990.

Youth indoor soccer evaluations Youth soccer evaluations will be hold on Wednesday, June 17, at the AMI Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Age groups and times are: • 5 to 7 year olds at 6 p.m.; • 8 to 10 year olds at 7 p.m.;

OBITUARIES Ellen P. Aquilina Ellen P. Aquilina, 69, passed away June 9, 2015, at her residence. She was born June 9, 1946 in Buffalo, N.Y. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband Beau; her daughter, Pam Gillette; her brother, Bruce (Judy) Prince; and grandsons Nicholas and Anthony. She also leaves behind her best friend Susie Kruse and many, many friends. A memorial service will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 6311 Third Ave. W., Bradenton, Fla., on Saturday, June 20, 2015, at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lung Cancer Foundation or The American Heart Association.

Nancy Lee (Morse) Willeson Nancy Lee (Morse) Willeson, A.K.A. Nancy Maxwell-Willeson, aged 87, went to be with her Lord April 18. Nancy was living in Palm Harbor, Fla. She was born Jan. 20, 1928, in Wellesley Hills, Mass., to Roger Earle and Gladys Carr Morse. She spent summers as a child at the family farm in Francestown, N.H., and also at the family cottage in Chatham, Cape Cod, Mass. She graduated from The Williston Northampton School, in Easthamp-

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City circumvents restroom issue The Anna Maria City Commission approved a variance for restrooms at City Pier Park last Thursday, and they learned that even restrooms have to be storm-proof. According to Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy, they agreed to use a holding tank that would have to be emptied regularly instead of hooking up to the sewer. Why? Because the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) would require the restrooms to be elevated above the flood plain if they were hooked up to the sewer. Murphy said the county had to do the same thing for new restrooms at Coquina Bayside Park. He said he didn’t think the city would want to build elevated restrooms because of the need for stairs and a ramp for the handicapped, putting the cost above what is budgeted.

ton, Mass., and she also graduated from Principia College in Elsah, Ill. She married Ronald (Max) Maxwell-Willeson Sept. 6, 1952, and brought up her four children in Wayland, Mass., and later in Chatham, Mass. She is predeceased by her brother, Donal Fisher Morse, and her husband Ronald. She is survived by her brother, Malcolm (Mac) Carr Morse; sister-in-law Alice Zollner Morse; also her four children, Robin Willeson Garfield, of Detriot, Mich., Holly Willeson Abbate, of Chatham, Mass., Becky Willeson Garlicki, of Brimfield, Mass. and Alec Maxwell Willeson of Oldsmar, Fla. In addition, she has 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She resided in Anna Maria and Bradenton for many years, as she has always loved the ocean, the beaches, and the natural beauty of the coast, both in Florida and Cape Cod. She also enjoyed the mountains around Waynesville, N.C. She thrived in the role of homemaker, and loved working outside in her many gardens. She loved riding horses, especially as a young girl. She was an avid reader, and loved playing bridge and almost any other card game. Nancy passed on peacefully, as she had been ready to be reunited with the love of her life, her husband Ronald (Max), who had predeceased her by 10 years. She is now undoubtedly celebrating her new life in Heaven. The family is planning a memorial service in Chatham, Mass., in July.

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SALE NIKI’S GIFT & ANTIQUE SHOP. 5351 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach. All sterling & gold jewelry 20% to 60% off. Select gifts, miniatures, art, bric-brac, collectables, vintage & costume jewelry, books, glassware, Japanese war dolls 35% to 80% off. Visit our NEW Swim wear & Beach accessories section. Great discounts. Open 7 days a week 9:30am-5pm.

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“HONEY DO" HOME Repairs & Handyman Services. 35 yrs experience. Painting, drywall, tile, woodwork. All tasks. Call 941-896-5256 or 941-807-5256 www.honey dohomerepairinc.com GET’R DONE DRYWALL, INC Specializing in Remodels & Repairs. Island Resident for 18 years. Call Neil Cell 941-962-1194. HANDYMAN. RETIRED ENGINEER. Free estimates. “No job too Small”. Repairs, replacements, improvements, wall TV’s, shelves, cabinets, calking etc. Call Jim 941-448-7806 BESPOKE SERVICES} PROFESSIONAL Trades Man. For all your carpentry, decking, dock & timber repairs, paving slabs. Home repairs, new work, alterations. Island guy for Island work. Call Richard 941-448-3571.

HOME SERVICES HEADED BACK HOME? I'll keep an eye on your seasonal home until you return. Weekly Security inspections. Email or text reports after each visit. Scott Ricci 941-6858999 amihomecheck@ aol.com DRAIN CLEANING James VanFossen A.K.A. “RIP” Call 941-301-6077

LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPING. Save water, gas, maintenance fees and the environment! Shell your yard. $50/yd installed. Call Shark Mark 941-301-6067 R. GAROFALO’S Interlocking brick pavers, driveways, patios, pool decks. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured. Call Rafael 941-778-4823 or Veronik 941-526-7941 ELI’S IRRIGATION New install/repair. Pumps, pools, irrigation, landscape lighting and pressure washing. Call 941-580-2054 SHELL DELIVERED AND spread $50/yd. Hauling all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-795-7775, "shell phone" 941-720-0770

LOCKSMITH ISLAND LOCKSMITH, “Lock Around the Clock”. Licensed/bonded/insured. Call 941-778-1661 or 941713-4414

LOST & FOUND FOUND GOLD CHAIN close too Sandbar Restaurant on Beach Sunday May 31. Please call Bob 941-7783986 MEN'S GOLD RING, lost in surf near 60th street. Great sentimental value, reward offered. Please call 863-944-3517 LOST FITBIT CHARGE (brown) May 27 South Bay Blvd near City Pier. Call 513-252-5981 FOUND MENS WEDDING Band at Kingfish Boat Ramp. Call 941-713-4048 FOUND BOAT ANCHOR approximately Saturday May 9 in the water off The Sandbar Restaurant. Call 941-778-4944 LOST FAMILY HEIRLOOM during Wedding at Sandbar Restaurant on Sunday March 29. Gold wedding band with Diamond pendant near high water mark. Please contact 407-7609033

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!

PAINTING & WALLCOVERING PAINT! PAINT! AND MORE 28 years of experienced interior/exterior custom painting. Pressure cleaning, drywall repairs and texture finishes. Many Island references. Please call Neil for free estimates. 941-812-0507 “WIZARD OF WALLS” Established 1980 Prompt quality service. Paperhanging/removal Faux finishes. Interior painting. Mary Bell 941794-0455

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PAINTING & WALLCOVERING WALY PRECISION PAINTING custom painting, pressure washing, commercial/residential, interior/exterior, drywall/stucco, Licensed & insured. Call 941-448-1928 or 941-580-4005 www. WalyPrecisionPainting.com

PERSONAL SERVICES SMALL ODD JOBS, yard work, walk dog etc. Call George 941-773-5518 THE TINT GUY." Commercial, residential, automotive, marine. Free estimates. All work guaranteed. Over 25 years experience. Mobile service available. Call 941-201-2649

PETS MOBILE GROOMING splash and dash $35.00. Also full grooming available. Check our testimonies, call today www. furrytails4grooming.com or call 941-224-8655 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 ANNA & LINDSAY’S Dog Walking. $5 per dog walked, $10 Dog wash. $20 for both plus play time. Contact 917-406-9554. Anna Maria Island Only.

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!! 941-713-1893

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AMI VALET LLC Professional parking services. Restaurants, weddings, any & all special events. Insured & Licensed. Years of experience. Call 941-565-0137 AMIValet@gmail.com

AT YOUR SERVICE Personal & Professional assistant. Great rates. References available "Let me do what you are unwilling or unable to do." Call Cindy 941-812-2238 zicker8@aol.com

REAL ESTATE HOMES & CONDOS FOR SALE SPACIOUS 3BR/3BA Condominium rarely available in wonderful bay front complex with pool and tennis courts. Tastefully renovated to include newly tiled kitchen & family room with a peak of the bay and a split bedroom plan. Centrally located in Holmes Beach, with a short walk to shops. Ground-floor unit with covered parking and private storage. Family oriented and pet friendly. Offered at $450,000. Call Green Real Estate @ 941-7780455

FOR SALE by OWNER 1BR/1BA in historic Sandpiper co-op resort with bay view, boat docks, beach completely new inside and out. Call 941-224-1652 for more details BEACH CASTLE RESORT #14 located on Longboat Key, own a piece of paradise and when life calls you away from the Island you have the opportunity to enjoy income from this furnished 1BR/1BA $269,900. RE/MAX Alliance Group Erlene Fitzpatrick Broker Associate 941-224-6339 3BR/2.5BA: CORTEZ/BRADENTON. WATERFRONT. Escape the Island/Key Traffic, High Taxes and Flood Insurance Costs, and move just across the Cortez Bridge to the upscale community of Coral Shores and our upscale home at 4502 Nassau Road. www.4502Nassau.com $497,500. OPEN HOUSESUNDAYS 1-4. Call 941795-5225. FOR SALE: CORTEZ PARK #34C, 1BR/1BA mobile home in waterfront resident-owned park, corner lot, outdoor living area, carport. Call 815494-0383.

4BR/3BA HOUSE on 71.5 acres with 18 stall horse barn in Parrish, Florida. Call Steve Georgie 941-321-6253 at Keller Williams Realty

REAL ESTATE: LOTS FOR SALE GORGEOUS LOT (14,160 Sq. Ft) (80 X 177) Located at 1107 Palma Sola Blvd. Stunning views of Palma Sola Bay with great potential for new construction. For more details contact Gregg Bayer at AMI Beaches Real Estate 941-799-9096

RENTALS: ANNUAL 1 BEDROOM COTTAGE HOME with fenced yard in Bradenton, $900 / $900 security. Quiet dead end street near Cox Chevrolet. Pets OK w/ pet fee. Credit & background required on all applicants over 18 . DUNCAN REAL ESTATE 941-779-0304 www. teamduncan.com 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. ANNUAL RENTALS: 2 BR/2.5BA Townhouse in Holmes Beach. Updated, community pool, carport with storage. $1700/mo. 3BR/2BA Townhouse in Palma Sola Trace. Heated community pool, garage. $1600/mo. Both available now. First, Last, Security. Contact Island Real Estate junew@islandreal.com or 941-345-1295 ANNUAL RENTAL HOLMES BEACH, 2BR/1BA $1100/ mo. Available July 1st. First & 1 month security. Credit Check required. Call for appointment 941-809-2488 ANNUAL RENTAL- 2BR/2BA with den condo and boat dock Will allow small pets $1800/mo. Call Island Vacation Properties 941778-1000

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LUXURIOUS 2BR/2BA CONDO at Smugglers Landing $2350 annual lease. 1800sq ft W/D, tennis courts, heated pool. Contact A Paradise 941778-4800 NOW AVAILABLE. Holmes Beach 300 block 2BR/1BA 1/2 duplex w/1 car garage $1400/mo. W/D hookup. Owner pays pest & Landscaping. NO smoking, Credit & background check, 1st, last & security. Call Lynn 941-778-6066 ANNUAL: FURNISHED 2BR/2BA 4519 6Oth St Court West Bradenton. No smoking/no pets. $1700/mo. Call Joani 941-448-7119 VINTAGE COTTAGE APARTMENT. 1BR/1BA. Screen porch. Private drive. Half block to beach and trolley. $1000/mo includes phone, cable, wifi, water, trash. 1st, last, security. Call 941-720-3670.

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 941-704-7525 or 941-7781915

WILLKOMMEN AUF AMI! Besuchen Sie Island Real Estate in einem unserer Inselbüros (6101 Marina Drive oder 419 Pine Ave) mit unserem deutschsprachigen Reservierungsservice und erhalten ein freies Island Real Estate Baseball Cap! Wir geben Ihnen gerne mehr Auskunft über unsere 250 ausgewählte Feriendomizile für Ihren nächsten Urlaub!

RENTAL WANTED 3 MONTH RENTAL January to March 2016, possibly thru April wanted. We are a 49 and 51 year old couple from MI and due to an injury, need to be in the warmth for the winter. Would like to be on Anna Maria Island, as close to the beach as possible. Have a 40 lb lab mix who serves as my service/companion dog who I would love to bring with. Willing to pay cash and deposit, extremely reliable, good people. Please call or email Jen or Tom, 231938-1304, tclodge@ charter.net

REAL ESTATE: OUT OF AREA NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAIN Land for sale: a rare find - gently sloping mountain land, 3 1/2 plus acres with building lot, electric, water and septic installed. Storage bldg, apple trees facing south. Near Cashiers and Lake Glenville. $75,000. Call 941-778-5966.

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TRANSPORTATION AMI TAXI metered-on-callcards accepted. Airport services: Tampa $85, Sarasota $35, Clearwater $75, Fort Meyers $150, Orlando $150. Call 800-301-4816. amitaxi4u@gmail.com, www.amitaxi.com TOWN CAR SERVICES, All airports served. Local and Long distance services available. Call Glen 941225-0072 ADMIRAL TOWN CAR Professional chauffeur at taxi prices! Airports (1person $75, 10 people $150 to Tampa), Appointments anywhere. Credit cards accepted. Call Phil 941-3201120 admiraltowncar@ gmail.com, admiraltc.com Licensed & Insured

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