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Brad Holt, of Tucson, Ariz., visited Anna Maria Island recently and took these shots of migrating rays from 300 feet up using a DJI Phantom 3 drone.

City to impose moratorium on franchises The six to eight months will give staff time to analyze the situation and determine a course of action.

BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com

HOLMES BEACH – Franchises, or formula businesses, are on hold in the city after city commissioners agreed last week to impose a moratorium on them for up to eight months.

The issue began when commissioners learned that Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins were planning to

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open in the Anna Maria Island Centre, owned by the Benderson Development Company. This was followed by complaints from other business owners and residents about losing the Island’s character and Old Florida ambiance.

Mayor Bob Johnson said the purpose of the moratorium is “to provide time to look at the inventory of the types of businesses in the city and determine a course of action. It gives us time to do analysis and investigation.”

He said there are 173 commercial businesses in the city, and 20 of those would be considered formula businesses. Of the see franchises, page 24

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Mayors make last plea for tax distribution At issue is the impact of tourism on the barrier islands and responsibility to provide amenities for tourists.

BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – The four barrier island mayors remain hopeful for a more equitable distribution of the county’s proposed half-cent sales tax.

Manatee County commissioners plan to vote on an ordinance to put the question on the November ballot, but had not done so by press time for this edition. As it

currently reads, the tax would be distributed based on population, as provided in statute.

The island mayors’ proposal would allocate 90 percent based on a population formula and 10 percent based on collections of the tourist bed tax.

At last week’s meeting of barrier island elected officials, Longboat Key Mayor Jack Duncan stressed, “Somehow the county needs to appreciate what we do for business throughout the entire county.

We get a lot of rhetoric from our county commissioners about how important the islands are, but now it’s time to show it.” see tax, page 24

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City reviewing beach concession site plan The city attorney raised questions about parking, traffic, bathrooms and the purpose of the beach concession.

BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com

HOLMES BEACH – Building Official Jim McGuinness told city commissioners that he is reviewing the conceptual plan from Manatee County to remodel and expand the concession at Manatee Public Beach.

“It’s strictly a conceptual plan, and it’s been sent to (City Attorney) Patty Petruff,” McGuinness explained. “We are in the process of looking at the site plan stipulations for the public beach and weighing what they want to do against what was approved within that site plan.”

Commissioner Jean Peelen asked if the patio has already been expanded to accommodate additional tables, and McGuinness replied, “They have received no permits from my department. I’m not aware of any expansion.”

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At the Manatee Beach concession area, chairs and tables in the sand await an overflow of guests off the patio.

According to a recent e-mail from officials at the Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department, United Park Service, which took over the beach concession in 2010, is seeking the following: • To add seating including Tiki huts, lounge chairs and umbrellas, in the

sand area in front of the patio; • To make a new ice cream shop/ area in the inside storage area on the north side of the building and add outside storage; • To turn the current ice cream area into a pizza shop with pizza ovens, a counter, a dining area and a to-go

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In an e-mail to McGuinness, who asked for her comments, Petruff raised questions about the proposal including parking and restroom capacity, serving alcohol, traffic, hours of operation and the purpose of the beach concession.

In a subsequent e-mail reply to a county attorney who inquired about the city’s code requirements, Petruff said, “The concession operates pursuant to a site plan approved by the commission. The land owned by the county is zoned recreational and is subject to both the city’s comprehensive plan and land development code.”

Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore said the subject came up at a recent county budget work session and stressed, “I said I did not support any expansion. I don’t want to give up the character. If they expand the patio 100 feet, it will destroy what we want to maintain.”

Chair Judy Titsworth said any site plan changes should come before the city commission.

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Tree house hearing July 1 A special magistrate hearing is set for Friday, July 1, regarding the tree house on the beach in front of Angelino’s Sea Lodge at 103 29th St. in Holmes Beach.

In a May hearing, the city’s special magistrate ruled that owners Richard Hazen and Lynn Tran have not brought the property into compliance by removing the violations or demolishing the structure and ordered a fine of $50 per day starting from July 22, 2015.

Tran and Hazen’s attorney, David Levin, then filed a notice of appeal of the fine to the circuit court. In addition, Levin filed a motion for stay of enforcement of the order imposing the fine pending appeal.

The July 1 hearing is for the special magistrate to determine whether to grant the motion for stay of enforcement of the order imposing the fine.

Two fire commission seats up for election Candidates have until noon on June 24 to qualify for two seats on the West Manatee Fire Commission now held by Randy Cooper, Seat 5, and Larry Jennis, Seat 1.

Both incumbents said they plan to run again for the four-year seats.

Cooper The district includes the Island cities and the unincorporated area of Cortez, Palma Sola and northwest Bradenton. It is approximately 18 square miles with a population of 47,705 with more than over 2.4 million visitors to the public Jennis beaches each year.

Animal Services needs your help According to Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore, Animal Services is at a critical level. As of Friday there were 187 dogs at a shelter that has a capacity of 80.

“Animal Services took in a large amount of dogs this week, and they need your help,” Whitmore said in an e-mail distributed over the weekend.

Registered volunteers are needed, and so are people willing to give shelter dogs permanent homes. Manatee County strives to be No-Kill community, and you can help by calling Animal Services at 941-742-5933.

Teacher changes next year Anna Maria Elementary School will lose an assistant principal to another school and a teacher to retirement over the summer. Bernadette Pletcher, part-time assistant principal, has announced she is moving to Tillman Elementary School to become a full-time assistant principal there. In addition, third-grade teacher Janie Ensworth will retire. Second-grade teacher Karen (Newhall) Paul is returning to the third grade and fourth-grade teacher Mrs. Fisher moves to second grade.

Depending on the number of students next year, the school might have to hire a replacement teacher, but that will be determined when school starts up again in August.

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The Anna Maria City Pier is the subject of disagreement between some city commissioners and the tenant.

Pier funding source of discontent The pier tenant and city officials are not on the same page when it comes to funding the pier rehabilitation and extending the lease.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – Anna Maria City Pier tenant and restaurant operator Mario Schoenfelder sent a scathing letter to city officials last week regarding commission decisions and comments made at the May 26 meeting in regard to funding the $2 million pier rehabilitation.

Before that May meeting, Schoenfelder presented the city with two offers: one for a $250,000 contribution and another for $500,000. Both offers stipulated that new leases be renegotiated, and the larger offer sought two rent-free years in exchange for providing the money up front. The commission majority rejected both offers.

Schoenfelder’s June 16 open letter to the mayor and commissioners said, “I respect and accept the city’s authority to choose a tenant as they please and to let the current lease expire in December of 2020. What I do not accept are false, untrue and insulting accusations that are intended to serve as reasons to deny my company a renewed lease.”

In regard to Commissioner Nancy Yetter saying accepting Schoenfelder’s offers would be a disservice to city residents, Schoenfelder wrote, “Can Commissioner Yetter please explain the disservice?”

He also questioned Commissioner Chuck Webb’s opinion that accepting the rent-free offer would be a step backwards for the city.

Schoenfelder claims the city would

receive $10,000 more than what he is currently scheduled to pay according to the lease that expires in 2020.

“Going backwards? I don’t think so,” he wrote.

Schoenfelder took offense to Webb, Yetter and Commissioner Carol Carter’s suggestions that he has not lived up to the lease terms that require him to maintain and repair the pier at his own expense.

“Name one instance when additional negotiations were necessary to make me comply with the lease,” he wrote.

“Mr. Webb said he is done with negotiations. How many times did he negotiate with me? Never, not once.

Whenever Mr. McKay and other city officials asked us to take care of certain items, we did so as soon as possible. What Commissioners Yetter, Carter und Webb are saying is simply not true.”

Schoenfelder also criticized the commission and Mayor Dan Murphy for the lack of progress at City Pier Park, across the street from the pier.

In closing, he wrote, “The city needs to know that I will fulfill my contractual obligations as much as I expect the city to do the same. The city can only terminate the lease prematurely if and when all losses of income for my employees, my company and myself are fully covered. I have no idea why three commissioners acted the way they did.

They threw out a bunch of accusations with no supporting evidence. I want to thank Commissioners Woodland and Copeland for their support.”

When asked about the letter, Yetter said, “I have read Mario’s letter. All I know is that anyone can take a few tidbits and slant them anyway they want in order to make themselves look good. I won’t get into the he saidshe said debate. The commissioners

They threw out a bunch of accusations with no supporting evidence.”

Mario Schoenfelder Pier tenant

The way I look at it, we are not going to have any trouble getting another tenant.”

Chuck Webb City commissioner made a decision based solely on the facts.”

Webb also stood by his comments and he encouraged people to walk out to the end of the pier and examine the conditions and cleanliness on their own.

“The stuff about the city park is just trying to distract us from the issues.

My math may not be perfect, but his offer with the number of rent-free years wasn’t any big advantage to the city,” Webb said.

“He hasn’t been a good tenant. He can deny as much he as wants, but the facts are the facts. The way I look at it, we are not going to have any trouble getting another tenant.”

Murphy declined comment.

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Mayors discuss license plate cameras Several people spoke in opposition to installing the cameras on the Island.

BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy and Holmes Beach Mayor Bob Johnson said they are in no hurry to install license plate recognition cameras on the Island.

At last week’s meeting of barrier island elected officials, Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cummings told the group that the town installed the cameras four years ago, and they are on 24 hours a day and capture images of license plates. He said if a vehicle is associated with any criminal charges, police are alerted.

Holmes Beach Commissioner Carol Soustek said, “The amount of people who come and go on our Island is huge, and they are not all angels. It’s a deterrent; it’s a tool.

“The photo is of the license plate not the person, so it doesn’t go anywhere unless there’s a problem. I think it would be a good thing to pursue.”

She said Holmes Beach Police Chief

Bill Tokajer is comparing various systems and plans to make a report to the city commission. She suggested that the cities use beach concession stand funds to pay for it at a cost of $70,000 to $100,000.

An image of Big Brother

Anna Maria Commissioner Dale Woodland asked Cummings about stopping a motorist for probable cause and also about creating an image of Big Brother.

“If we get an alert for an individual, we’ll get a visual on that vehicle and ID the driver,” Cummings replied. “If it matches the overall description of the person that’s wanted, we’ll stop the vehicle.

“As far as Big Brother, nothing comes to our computers unless there’s an associated violation or we’re using it as an investigative tool to locate a vehicle after the fact. We would not know if you came on our island unless you committed a crime.”

Anna Maria Commissioner Chuck Webb asked if they identify people with traffic violations, and Cummings said no, only people who have committed a crime.

The intrusion of government into private affairs is outrageous.”

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Holmes Beach Commissioner Jean Peelen asked if the system identifies only open crimes and Cummings said yes.

Declaring opposition

“I’m 1000 percent against it,” Peelen declared. “We do not have a high crime rate on this island, and we never have had. The intrusion of government into private affairs is outrageous.

“We have protection already on one end of the Island thanks to Longboat, so why in the world would we spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to put one on Manatee Avenue and Cortez Road when there is not a current problem?”

Donna Harris, of Holmes Beach, said, “I feel really uncomfortable about the cameras. We’re not a high crime community. We’re known as an Old Florida

community; you can throw that out the window if we get those cameras.”

Murphy said, “How you’re using them on Longboat Key, you’re doing everything right, but my concern from an Anna Maria point of view is that tool in the wrong hands becomes lethal.”

And Johnson added, “I have no issue with understanding this thing, but its important to look at the environment.

I’m in no hurry to do it. I’m not hopping on the bandwagon because of these discussions.”

Longboat Key Mayor Jack Duncan said the cameras were “looked at favorably by the community with no concern about government overuse or privacy.”

And Cummings added that he has heard nothing but positive comments from the community.”

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EDITORIAL The mayors have it right

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anatee County officials are proposing to put a half-cent sales tax initiative on the ballot for voter consideration this fall. If commissioners OK the move, the new tax would generate money to help pay for improvements to infrastructure projects throughout the county.

The money would target only infrastructure improvements and could not be used for operating expenses. According to County Administrator Ed Hunzeker, 70 percent of the money would go for transportation projects, 15 percent for public safety and law enforcement and 14 percent for parks and community amenities.

We support this proposal, with some reservations. Infrastructure needs clearly are great everywhere. Road and intersection improvements, plus transportation needs in general, already are heavily impacted by the county's tremendous growth - growth some would classify as unrestrained and unwise. Likewise, public safety and law enforcement, plus parks and community amenities, have growing needs as well. ut we agree wholeheartedly with the four barrier island mayors, who have expressed concern with the way the new tax money would be distributed. The formula for that distribution will be based on population, and that, the mayors have said, is bad news for the island towns and cities.

These communities, while representing a small portion of the county's population, are greatly impacted by the millions of tourists who come here annually, mostly for the beaches. And when the cities raise their own taxes to deal with this infrastructure impact, the property owners and not the tourists end up paying for it.

Estimates are that tourists would pay for about 30 percent of a sales tax.

We like the mayors' alternative: Base 90 percent of the distribution on population and 10 percent on the amount the cities raise in bed tax revenue, of which the island communities generate 58 percent.

This recognizes the impact of tourism and allows cities to recover some capital costs from tourists rather than property owners.

It is an idea that, at the very least, is worth consideration, given the explosion of visitors now coming to the islands, and we hope the county includes it in the discussion.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Again, again and again Tropical Storm Colin breezed through our area and thankfully it was a near non-event on the scale of bad storms. Yet the Historic Bridge Street Pier again suffered extensive damage that will cost the city tens of thousands of dollars and close the day dock to the public. This was a headline story in The Sun, but is it really news when this has become an expected event every time the wind hits 45 mph?

It’s not the storm’s wind and waves that inflicted damage to the pier, it’s the boats anchored just south of the pier that broke loose and crashed into the pier and damaged the decking and pilings. This happens again and again and again with each passing storm. Wise-up Bradenton Beach leadership and figure out a solution for this huge reoccurring city expense. Why aren’t these boat owners held responsible and made libel for the damage? Why do the taxpayers foot the bill over and over again? If I hit the pier while docking in good weather and caused damage, I’m sure the city would bill me for the damage.

Talk of creating an official mooring field and establishing operational

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rules like requiring boaters to have insurance has been going on for years without any solid results. If these offending boats were anchored properly with sufficient anchors and anchor lines in good condition, they would not drag-anchor or break loose. At the very least, an official city inspection of each boat’s anchoring tackle would help resolve this issue. It’s time to take action Bradenton Beach and find a solution to this repeated problem that costs taxpayers money and impacts the public’s enjoyment of the pier.

Joe Curley Cortez

Children need the outdoors Outside play is essential to the growth and development of our children. Taking away a child’s right to explore the outdoors during the school day can cause lasting negative effects on a child’s growth and development.

When children are denied the right to play outside they are less likely to fully focus in their classroom. This can cause them to feel anxious, depressed, isolated and negative toward

school. Grades can also be affected because of these feelings, which puts the child behind academically and makes them feel insecure.

The benefits to children being free to explore the outdoors far outweigh that of keeping them in a classroom all day. When outside, children are free to problem solve and use their imagination in a limitless environment. They utilize their fine and gross motor skills while socializing and communicating with their peers.

Giving children this time outdoors allows them to enter back into the classroom with a refreshed mind and body, ready to take on their academic challenges.

Children have lifelong benefits from being enriched with outside playtime during their early years. It is important that we do not strip them of their right to grow physically and emotionally by keeping them in the classroom all day. Children's academic performance and physical wellbeing will only improve by allowing them to leave the classroom, de-stress and explore the outdoors.

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PREVIOUS QUESTION: What do you think of building a bridge from north Longboat Key to the mainland?

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6/22: Historic preservation presentation, 2 p.m.

6/23: City Commission meeting, 6 p.m.

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Holmes Beach 5801 Marina Drive.

6/24: Election qualifying ends, noon.

6/28: City Commission meeting and work session, 7 p.m.

For information, call 7085800.

Island-wide

6/27: The Center board of directors meeting, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, 6 p.m.

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Good idea. It would improve traffic flow and provide another evacuation route.

THIS WEEK’S SURVEY What is your opinion of the moratorium on franchises in Holmes Beach?

• I like it if it will protect our mom and pop local businesses.

• I think it unfairly targets businesses that most of us would like to have here on AMI. • It's a good idea and will give city officials time to figure out how to deal with the situation.

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Katie Adams puppet show, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Aerobics for Seniors, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 11 a.m.

Jam in the sand, Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 8 p.m.

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Chair yoga, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, noon to 12:45 p.m. $10.

Register to ArtLeagueAMI@ gmail.com or 941-778-2099 Chess Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

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

Guided Relaxation Circle, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Donations only.

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

Saturday June 25

CPR class, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive,

Holmes Beach, 9 a.m.

Sunday June 26

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

Monday June 27

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

Tuesday June 28

Turtle talks, CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Wednesday June 29

Chair yoga, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, noon to 12:45 p.m. $10.

Register to ArtLeagueAMI@ gmail.com or 941-778-2099.

Thursday June 30

Jiggle Man show, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Quilting group, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Aerobics for Seniors, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 11 a.m.

Jam in the sand, Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 8 p.m.

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Mexico Drive, 2nd Floor, Longboat Key, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., $10 includes coffee and cookies.

RSVP to maryannbrady@ aginginparadise.org or 941-3836493.

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

Saturday July 2

Chess Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Board games and Legos for families, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 p.m.

Sunday July 3

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

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

Tuesday July 5

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

Turtle talks, CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Wednesday July 6

Explore Perico Preserve, north side of Palma Sola Causeway, east of Harbour Isle development. 8 to 10 a.m. Reserve to 941-742-5923, ext. 6044, or e-mail Cary.Catts@mymanatee. org.

Chair yoga, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, noon to 12:45 p.m. $10. Register to ArtLeagueAMI@gmail.com or 941-778-2099.

Fire & Stone kids’ night While visiting from Georgia, Hansen, Annalise, Owen and Lillea Mikel, joined by their dad, Joey, enjoyed the debut of Fire & Stone Pizza’s kids’ night on Monday, June 13. Taking place every Monday night, kids 10 and under can enjoy the all-you-can-eat pizza buffet, which also includes soup, salad and a serving of ice cream for $4.99. Face painting and balloon creations are also part of the fun. Fire & Stone Pizza is located at 10519 Cortez Rd. W. in Bradenton.

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Center rental program begins with AMI Accommodations Approximately 200 rental properties will have access to the program.

BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – Anna Maria Island Accommodations has finalized an agreement with the Center of AMI for a guest pass program for its renters.

As of July 1, The Center will be a part of the guest amenities package offered to those who stay at properties managed by AMI. It also will provide ongoing revenue for the Center.

In a press release from The Center, AMI co-owners Rob and Jamie Hinckle said, “We are pleased to be able to provide our guests with access to The Center and its programs during their stay. It provides a better guest experience while increasing incentives offered by property owners at no charge to either party.”

They added that it is “a logical extension of the ongoing service model developed by Mike and Susan Brinson.”

According to the agreement, renters will receive access to the fitness space and pay drop in fees for any other classes. Ap-

proximately 200 rental properties will have access to the program, and The Center will receive $10 per check-in.

Regarding the agreement, Center Executive Director, Kristen Lessig, said, “This is typical of the ongoing support and generosity we have come to appreciate from these folks. This agreement sets a new standard for guest service and community support.

“Several rental agencies offer a variety of methods by which their guests may purchase temporary passes. AMI Accommodations is the first, and only at this point, to provide access for all of their guests as part of their inclusive amenities package.

This enhances the guest experience while providing reliable and much appreciated income to the Center.”

Center Board member, Ed Chiles, added, “The board and leadership team at The Center hopes the community at large will recognize and appreciate this incredible effort by an Island business that is truly committed to supporting and improving an organization that is leading the way in supporting and assisting the families and seniors from our community as well as those who visit our little piece of paradise.”

For information, contact Kristen Lessig at 778-1908 or kristenl@centerami.org.

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SAM ponders future bridges Save Anna Maria was instrumental in stopping the replacement of the Anna Maria Island drawbridge with a tall, fixed-span 22 years ago.

BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com

HOLMES BEACH – When a consultant told the Manatee County Commission a high, fixed-span bridge would be the best replacement for the Cortez Bridge in terms of accommodating lots of traffic, he caught the attention of Save Anna Maria (SAM) members who successfully stopped an unwanted fix-span replacement for an Island drawbridge 23 years ago.

Nancy Deal, a SAM board member, said members were going to meet soon to discuss strategy to fight the fixed span, because many people think it would be too large to serve the people and businesses in Cortez.

Deal said they would like to investigate alternatives to the fixed span, saying it’s also a safety problem.

“We know what happens when a storm

The higher the bridge, the stronger the winds, and they could blow high-profile vehicles off the bridge.”

Nancy Deal SAM board member is coming with high winds,” she said.

“The higher the bridge, the stronger the winds, and they could blow high-profile vehicles off the bridge.”

Deal said they would like to check out alternatives to the replacement of the Cortez Bridge, such as using carbon fiber or other new and stronger materials.

Deal also said they would poll members also about the fixed span replacement planned for the Anna Maria Island Bridge to see if they would want to try to change the minds of Florida Department of Transportation officials.

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Commission passes on moratorium request Questions about the proposed moratorium ordinance language contributed to it being denied as presented.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – If there’s going to be a building moratorium in Bradenton Beach, it will be enacted by city voters rather than city commissioners.

During the Thursday, June 16, meeting, city commissioners voted 4-1 to deny the adoption of a citizen-initiated building moratorium ordinance. The denial was based in part on staff’s recommendation that the ballot language presented by city resident Priscilla VonAhnen required further clarification and could be problematic if adopted as is.

The moratorium ordinance language called for a six-month moratorium on the acceptance, review and issuance of building permit applications for residential units in the R-1 and R-2 zone districts that request four or more

bedrooms or rooms that could be used as sleeping areas.

“The problem I have with that is you could include your living room as a sleeping area if you had a sleeper sofa in it,” said Commissioner Ralph Cole.

City Planner Alan Garrett said, “I’m glad you brought that point up. The way the wording is, every living room in a house would have to count as a sleeping area. If I have two living rooms, I can only have two bedrooms. There is a caveat about kitchens or bathrooms, but it doesn’t exclude living rooms or dining rooms. The wording needs clarification.”

Mayor Bill Shearon asked City Attorney Ricinda Perry how long it would take to revise the proposed ordinance language. Garrett and Perry said that would take about a month. If the revised ordinance were rejected by the commission at that time, it would be too late to get it to the Supervisor of Elections Office in time for to be included on the November ballot.

In regard to adopting the ordinance as presented, Perry said, “Staff is telling you it cannot be enforced properly.”

The way the wording is, every living room in a house would have to count as a sleeping area.”

Alan Garrett City Planner When asked later if she and Garrett would help clean up the ballot language to be submitted to the elections office, Perry said she not yet received direction as to what changes are desired. That direction will be provided at two public hearings in July.

Commissioner Jake Spooner questioned whether amending the ballot language was allowed because that would alter the language presented to those who signed the petition that would allow the question to be put to city voters if denied by the city commission.

Perry said some modifications would be OK, as long as they did not stray too far from the petition’s original intent.

“I’m for letting the voters decide,” Cole said.

He suggested the commission work on a noise issues and other vacation rental concerns in the meantime.

Vice Mayor Ed Straight agreed that the city needs vacation rental regulations and that is something the commission needs to work on.

As for the moratorium, Straight said, “I’m in favor of what the voters decide.

I’m curious to see what the general feeling is out there.”

When casting his vote to deny the adoption of ordinance because of the concerns expressed by staff, Shearon said he was doing so reluctantly. Commissioner Jan Vosburgh cast the only vote in support of the ordinance presented.

Board to vote on revised noise ordinance Under the revised ordinance, an officer has the discretion to give a ticket instead of a warning.

BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com

HOLMES BEACH – City commissioners plan to vote on a revised noise ordinance at their meeting on June 28 after making further revisions at a work session on June 16.

City Attorney Jim Dye said there are two areas of change – one is the citation procedure and the other changes the venue of citation hearing from county court to a special master.

Regarding the citation procedure,

Dye explained that the city recently lost court cases regarding noise violations because while the judge said the ordinance is constitutional, the person who received the violation was not present and did not have an opportunity to cure the violation.

“That’s what the changes are addressing,” Dye said. “We’re taking out the mandatory warning, and the officer will have the discretion to give a ticket.”

Dye said this would resolve the problem of a house where repeat violations occur, but tenants change weekly, which was brought to commissioners’ attention by resident David Cheshire.

A wakeup call

Police Chief Bill Tokajer said, “It will be a wakeup call if we can immediately fine them and give some relief to the citizens around them knowing that we are doing something other than warnings.”

Chair Judy Titsworth said the police should make sure landlords know the rules, and they should be notified if a tenant is fined. Tokajer said police notify the rental agents.

Titsworth questioned the policy, which Tokajer announced in April, requiring a complaint to sign an affidavit on a violation.

Dye said, “There’s nothing in the

ordinance to require someone to sign an affidavit.”

Commissioners discussed the amount of fines and agreed on $75 for a first violation, $150 for a second one within 365 days of a warning or a first one, $500 for a third one within 365 days of a second one and $750 for a fourth one within 365 days of a the second one, but subsequent to the issuance of a citation for a third one.

They also removed a section allowing for temporary noise permits, which they felt could be addressed under the city’s temporary use permit.

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Son joins Island Animal Clinic

BY LOUISE BOLGER SUN STAFF WRITER | lbolger@amisun.com

If there’s a special place in heaven for those of us who love and care for animals, then veterinarians will be first in line at the pearly gates. And it’s equally special when caring for those animals becomes a generational legacy.

The Island Animal Clinic was purchased by Dr. William Bystrom in 1989 from retiring Dr. Henry Stevens. Prior to owning the Island Animal Clinic, Bystrom started the Palma Sola Animal Clinic at 6116 Manatee Ave. W. in Bradenton in 1984. He currently offers veterinary services in both locations.

Although Bystrom is not native to Anna Maria Island, coming from Nebraska, he found his way to Florida via Pass-a-Grille where his grandparents had a home. After receiving his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1979 from the University of Missouri, he worked for the Animal Medical Hospital and Animal Emergency Hospital in St. Petersburg for five years. He was introduced to Anna Maria by his godfather who lived there and decided this was the place for him.

Bystrom’s wife, Jeannie Holmes Bystrom, was born and raised in Holmes Beach. They have three sons Logan, Connor and Trevor, all of whom live on Anna Maria. Connor is the newest Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in the Bystrom family, graduating two weeks ago and starting work in his father ’s practice this week.

Connor attended St. George’s University in Grenada and Auburn University and graduated in the top 20 percent of his class. While in school, he worked at both of his father ’s animal clinics, as well as observing surgeries at the Sarasota Veterinary Hospital. He’s glad to be home and excited to get started helping the community's animal population.

The Island Animal Clinic, which is the only veterinary clinic on Anna Maria Island, offers a wide range of veterinary services including annual check-ups, surgery,

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Saturday & Sunday – Closed MasterCard, Visa, Discover accepted dentistry, boarding, day boarding, micro-chipping, grooming, and pet supplies. It now has three full time veterinary doctors, Bystrom, Dr. Ashley Gardner and the newly minted Dr. Connor Bystrom, as well as Dr. Emily Murphy, who will continue on a part time basis. In addition, Bystrom has a large staff of over 15 people to help run the two locations. All doctors will cover both locations, enabling them to have more flexibility both on the island and in Bradenton, as well as the ability to add new patients.

Bystrom has been an active member of the Anna Maria community serving on the board of directors for the community center and Little League, as well as working for over 20 years with the Southeast Guide Dog organization. Both he and his wife are active in “Don’t Cut The Line” seabird rescue, a particular passion of Jeannies.

Weekly you’ll find them cruising up to the Skyway Bridge in search of pelicans and other seabirds in danger. They also have recruited volunteers to monitor the birds in the rookeries by the Cortez Kitchen and at the north end of Anna Maria.

Needless to say, Jeannie and Bill Bystrom are over the top proud of

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I have written about reverse mortgages over the years, at least twice here in the Sun. My advice was that reverse mortgages were expensive for the borrower, but in the case where a retired person or couple had run out of assets, using the equity in their home through a reverse mortgage wasn’t the worst idea in the world.

I’m bringing the topic back one more time because some changes in federal guidelines have made the reverse mortgage a more attractive option for those who are over age 62, that own their home free and clear of another mortgage and who are concerned about the possibility of running low on retirement income during their lifetime Space limitations don’t’ allow us to go into a full primer on reverse mortgages, but let’s hit some of the highlights.

• Fees are down: The up front mortgage insurance premium applied to all reverse mortgages was reduced from 2.5 percent of the loan amount to 0.5 percent by the Reverse Mortgage Stabilization Act of 2013, as long as the borrower doesn’t tap more than 60 percent of the available credit balance in the first year. Other fees have been standardized and are roughly in line with a traditional home mortgage, but often lenders will issue credits to offset some or all of these other expenses.

• Education: Borrowers are required to attend a consumer counseling session to make sure they understand the nature of the reverse mortgage. The cost of this session is $125 • Borrowing limit: The limit for reverse mortgage credit lines depends on the age of the youngest borrower,

current interest rates and the lenders margin. Generally, you can access about half of the value of your principal resident, up to a current maximum value of $625,000.

• Payments: You don’t need to make payment on a reverse mortgage. The money you borrow and accrued interest must be repaid when you no longer live in the home. This can be through a move to another location, or if you pass away. The home will then be sold, the reverse mortgage paid off and any excess above that can be left to heirs.

In the past, advice was generally to take out the reverse mortgage as a last resort when it was obvious additional funds may be needed. Under current guidelines, that advice is outdated.

Reverse mortgage lines of credit actually grow over time, giving the borrower the ability to borrow more. So, the current advice in most situations is to establish the line of credit in your mid-60s, when eligible, and instead of borrowing, just let the line of credit rest with a zero balance.

A line of credit for about $125,000 will grow to about $190,000 in 10 years, 290,000 in 20 years and over $440,000 in 30 years. Establishing, but not accessing the line of credit until later in retirement gives the retiree a lot of flexibility. The exact loan characteristics are influenced by the age(s) of the borrowers as well as the current level of interest rates.

In summary, for those who may find themselves real estate rich and liquid asset challenged, a reverse mortgage may be a good option.

Tom Breiter is president of Breiter Capital Management, Inc., an Anna Maria based investment advisor. He can be reached at 778-1900. Some of the investment concepts highlighted in this column may carry the risk of loss of principal, and investors should determine appropriateness for their personal situation before investing. www. breitercapital.com

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Memories abound at Island reunion The attendees grew up on the Island when it was sparsely populated, and residents didn’t lock their doors at night.

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CORTEZ – There was a special crowd at the rear of the Swordfish Grill last Saturday night. Notables included Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore and Bradenton Mayor Wayne Poston and his wife, Mickey, who grew up on the Island.

In fact, the one thing that they had in common was growing up on the Island before the drawbridges, when one policeman patrolled the Island and went home at 8:30 p.m. and people could light bonfires or grill steaks on the beach.

Somebody brought a sign from the old Stumble Inn in Holmes Beach where the cover charge was $1 and the sign warned, “Have a little class, leave the frickin’ glass.� Groups of attendees went up to have their pictures take in front of the sign.

The Lease brothers were there – Tom, Tim, Rick and others – and they remembered Snooks Adams, the first police officer, who they said was nicer than Charlie Whittaker, who came along later. They also remembered when traffic was almost non-existent, thanks to the fact that the only bridge to the Island was a one-lane wooden

Above, Bradenton Mayor Wayne Poston and his wife, Mickey, a longtime Island resident, enjoyed the festivities.

At left, Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore with event organizer Michelle (Bernard) Garden in front of the sign for the former Stumble Inn.

structure, and roads were sparse. One of the shenanigans they remembered was peeling out and turning donuts with the police cruiser after they worked on it in the garage.

If anything, the Island resembled Mayberry in many ways. Ironically, Steve Lease was wearing a T-shirt that said “Pink Floyd,� but it was a photo of Floyd the Barber from the Andy Griffith Show.

Boys will be boys, and some of them pulled tricks on each other and anyone else who was around.

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Golf cart use OK'd Golf cart drivers will have to be at least 14 years old.

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CORTEZ – The village will get a little more crowded after the Manatee County Board of Commissioners passed an ordinance allowing golf carts on the roadways. They would be allowed on the roadways of the village, but not on Cortez Road West itself.

The commission gave unanimous approval to the ordinance, which requires the carts to have brakes, steering, safe tires, a rearview mirror and red reflectorized devices both front and rear. In order to operate at night, the carts would have to include headlights, brake lights, turn signals and a windshield. If they are going to make the carts street legal, they must have seat belts. Plus the cart owner must have a valid registration with the state of Florida and proof of insurance, the same as if the cart were a car. Roads

where carts would be allowed include: • 119th Street West from Cortez Road West to the dead end; • 121st Street Court West from Cortez Road West to the dead end; • 123rd Street West to 46th Avenue West, • 123rd Street Court West from Cortez Road West to 46th Avenue West, • 124th Street West from Cortez Road West to 46th Avenue West; • 124th Street Court West from Cortez Road West to Bayview Avenue; • 125th Street West from Cortez Road West to dead end; • 45th Avenue West from 119th Street West to 125th Street West; • 45th Avenue Drive West from 121st Street Court West to dead end; • 46th Avenue West from 123rd Street West to 124th Street West; • Bayview Avenue from 124th Street West to 124th Street Court West.

The county will place signs in the village on streets where carts are allowed.

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Steve Lease, a boat builder, was impressed with the turnout.

“I’ve seen people I haven’t seen in 40 years,” he said.

One favorite story involved West Coast Surf shop where when the owner, Jim Brady, was out surfing, you would get what you needed and leave your money. You’d better pay for it, they said,

because if Brady saw you with your purchase on the beach, he would ask you about it.

As Tom Lease put it, “Those were the golden times.”

Those times are over now, and Anna Maria Island is a popular tourist destination. The pace is faster, the traffic is slower, and you’d better not leave your doors unlocked.

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Day dock to be removed and replaced The commission favored a cost-free dock removal over the $50,000 proposal submitted by Duncan Seawall, Dock and Boat Lift.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – The City Commission has authorized the removal and eventual replacement of the stormdamaged day dock at the Historic Bridge Street Pier.

The agenda item presented at the Thursday, June 16, meeting sought commission approval to spend up $30,000 to remove a section of the floating day dock that sustained significant damage during Tropical Storm Colin.

According to Police Chief Sam Speciale, the recent storm caused a section of the floating dock to become almost completely unfastened from the rest of the structure, and that section needs to be removed as soon as possible. Speciale said the damage was caused by the waves and not by the boats that were tied up to the dock and sank during the storm.

Steve Porter, from Duncan Seawall, Dock and Boat Lift, provided the city with an estimate of $23,000 remove the damaged section of dock. This would involve using

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A section of the damaged day dock is supposed to be removed by Friday. a crane to lift the damaged section out of the water and transporting it to the county barge dock at the south end of the Island to be cut up and scrapped.

Speciale said the remaining section of day dock could then be reopened, but that too would eventually have to be removed because Porter could not guarantee the remaining section of floating dock would withstand another storm. The primary concern is that it could break free and seriously damage the pier.

Speciale said the subsequent removal of the still-useable section of day dock would bring the total cost of removal to $50,000.

He then presented the commission with a cost-saving alternative suggested by Commissioner Jake Spooner. Spooner contacted John Banyas at N.E. Taylor Boatworks in Cortez earlier in the week and asked him if he would remove the dock free of charge if he could keep it for his own use.

Banyas told Spooner was very interested in this proposal. Spooner then relayed this

information to Speciale, who in turn shared it with the commission that unanimously supported the idea.

“I think that’s a no-brainer,” Commissioner Jan Vosburgh said.

At the advice of City Attorney Ricinda Perry, it was agreed that a newspaper ad would be run announcing the city’s intent to other qualified and insured parties that might be interested in removing the day dock at no cost to the city. The ad that ran Saturday said the damaged section of dock must be removed by Friday, June 24.

The commission authorized Public Works Director Tom Woodard to decide which respondent would remove the damaged section of dock this week and return at a later date to remove the remaining section before the replacement dock is built.

As a backup plan, the commission authorized an expenditure not to exceed $30,000 for Duncan to remove the damaged section of dock if Banyas or someone else could not remove it in a safe and timely manner. As of Monday morning, Banyas was the only respondent to the ad.

The commission also supported Speciale’s suggestion that the remaining section of floating dock would at some point soon be replaced with a fixed dock that is less susceptible to wave damage. Speciale said this would not require an amendment to the existing submerged land lease.

Commission open to increased pier dockage If pursued, leased slips at the city-owned pier would serve as an additional revenue source for the city.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – Last week, the City Commission authorized Commissioner Jake Spooner and Police Chief Sam Speciale to explore expanding the docking facilities at the Historic Bridge Street Pier.

Spooner had already planned to present a dock expansion proposal to the commission, but those plans took on greater urgency due to the damage the day dock sustained during Tropical Storm Colin.

The day dock will be replaced by a fixed dock, and Spooner and Speciale met Monday morning to further discuss additional docking facilities that would include 14 to 18 slips leased to commercial and recreational boat owners for an estimated $2,000 a month.

Spooner is proposing one side of the pier feature an expanded day dock for free public use, with leased slips on the other side. He sees the leased slips as a source of additional revenue for the city, with one slip set aside for the police boat for easier and faster access to the water.

Later in the week, Spooner estimated it would cost approximately $260,000, but those figures are not definite and require more research. Because the pier in located in the Community

Redevelopment Agency district, it is possible some of the $1.3 million in CRA funds might be available to help fund the project. This too will require additional research.

Spooner said the revenues generated by the leased slips could fund additional police enforcement of the anchorage area and Bridge Street while also funding other city projects.

Commissioner Jan Vosburgh said she loved the idea and proposed the revenues be used to purchase property to create more public parking. Spooner added that this could be paid parking that also generates revenue.

Yolo Adventures owner Ryan Davis and AMOB restaurant owner John Horne both expressed support for the concept. According to Spooner, Davis

already expressed interest in leasing one or more slips for his business operations.

Commissioner Ralph Cole said of Spooner: “He’s willing to look into it, so I think it’s a great idea.”

Mayor Bill Shearon said expanding the docks for commercial use would require an amendment to the existing submerged land lease, which would result in the city paying an annual lease fee to the state and subject the city to additional financial reporting requirements.

Vice Mayor Ed Straight expressed support for Spooner’s plan and suggested something similar to feasibility study might be needed to help determine the cost of construction, permitting, amending the submerged land see dockage, page 34

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n light of global trends, the Chiles Group is going through a metamorphosis. These trends span continents, where we have decided to take charge and march on global sustainability. The Chiles Group is on the right track for responsibly serving guests with a commitment to sustainability.

The good news is that most of the sustainability efforts are focused here at home.

The local fishing industry, largely fueled by mullet, is being turned on its head. Bottarga is starting to be produced here instead of being sent overseas for processing then sold at 10 times the price. This means a potential economic boon for local fishermen.

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For fish, we look to the Monterey Bay changes, international interns and bakWe’ve advanced at integrating our farm Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Program, ing programs. The Chiles Group is mor- into our restaurants. From the sourcwhich rates seafood by its impact on phing into an organization that brings ing of fish, to our ABT chicken, to our sustainability. In light of a recent article innovation to beach dining. We want to Angus beef, we strive to find the most in the Tampa Bay Times, restaurants go further and bring down-home cookresponsible ingredients. have to be careful about how they ing to the beach; food indigenous to the Menu development is challenging as source their food. area, made from scratch at the restauwe look to please the largest group of So what do people want? I think they rants. We are expanding our bakery consumers. Our cooks are excited about want a fun, relaxing atmosphere with program, making our own table bread new menu items, constantly showing food that tastes good and makes them and buns. Our cornbread and bacon jam a recipe they’ve created to the culinary think of Florida, whether they are on

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by Old Florida.

We have new menu items on the horizon. Things like creamed corn and creamed spinach using coconut milk, salt-crusted fish and parchment wrapped fish, braised onions and oven dried tomatoes, Seminole pumpkins and blossoms, pickled peaches and blueberry compotes. My favorite dish idea is country inspired bouillabaisse – fish fumet, pipérade (a melted vegetable medley, originating in Spain), grilled cornbread and a mountain of fresh seafood.

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Search for missing rooster continues A $300 reward is offered for Grumbles’ safe return.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

CORTEZ – Grumbles the rooster has gone missing and the staff at the Swordfish Grill and the N.E. Taylor Boatworks in Cortez are seeking information that leads to his safe return.

Jessica Barhitte is leading the search for the beloved rooster that has become the unofficial greeter for the popular dining establishment. Grumbles went missing Sunday, June 12, and still has not been located. He was last seen on the surveillance camera at 10:30 that morning, but some employees said they saw him around 5 p.m.

“He was here in the morning. I came in, fed him and gave him his treats. I came back in the early evening and he was not here,” said Barhitte, who serves as secretary for the boatyard and bookkeeper for the restaurant.

“He always stands on the walkway, and he’s very routine. At certain times, he’s at my office door, and at other times, he’s by the railing at the restaurant. I searched the whole property, including the FISH Preserve, and didn’t find him. I really don’t think a predator got him because I didn’t find any feathers or blood,” she said.

“I’m afraid that he was standing on the railing and someone grabbed him. I don’t know what else could have happened to

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Grumbles the rooster went missing on Sunday, June 12 and as of Monday, June 20 he was still missing. At right, Grumbles sits with Jessica Barhitte, who is leading the search to find the missing mascot. him. He’s such a friendly, calm rooster, and he’s used to being handled.”

Barhitte said she has become very close to Grumbles and she considers him to be a pet and a friend.

“He sits on my computer monitor, follows me around the property and runs across the parking lot to greet me in the morning,” she said.

Because it’s hard to keep a secret in

the small, close-knit Cortez community, Barhitte is surprised that no one has come forth with any information about this mysterious disappearance.

She is worried that if Grumbles was abducted those who took him may have abandoned him somewhere, so she’s asking folks to be alert to any unfamiliar crowing they haven’t heard before.

“Just keep your eyes and ears open,” she implored.

Barhitte asks anyone that was at the restaurant on June 12 and saw Grumbles, or anyone that has information that might help locate him, to call her at 810-6103401. You can also call the Swordfish Grill at 941-798-2035. A $300 reward is being offered.

Mooring field study rejected The efforts to create a managed mooring have been placed on the back burner.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – Mayor Bill Shearon’s hopes of creating a managed mooring field suffered a setback last week when the City Commission voted 3-2 in opposition to an $11,988 feasibility study.

Shearon and Vice Mayor Ed Straight supported the expenditure; Commissioners Ralph Cole, Jake Spooner and Jan Vosburgh did not.

The proposed study would have been conducted by Scheda Ecological Associates, the firm that assisted the city with a previous attempt to create a managed mooring field in 2009.

Shearon and Police Chief Sam Speciale recently reinitiated contact with Scheda representative Diane Rosenweig and discussed the possibility of reusing that previously collected information. Shearon said previously

that feasibility study request was in response to the sticker shock experienced after Rosenweig provided a scope of services and fee estimate for $74,895. That proposal included a mooring field management plan, underwater and geological surveys, engineering services and assistance acquiring a submerged land lease and other permits. The proposal did not cover permitting fees, legal fees or environmental mitigation.

When Speciale presented the feasibility study at the June 16 commission meeting, he acknowledged it might be a moot point given the need to now remove and replace the storm damaged day dock, which the commission had just approved.

On Friday, Shearon said he was disappointed with the commission’s decision and he considered the mooring field efforts to be over for now. He said he would gladly present his plans in greater detail if asked, and it’s possible the mooring field discussions might be revisited after the November elections.

Shearon said the estimated total cost

to create a mooring field with approximately 18 mooring balls was $250,000.

There are approximately 35 vessels anchored near the Historic Bridge Street Pier.

According to Sarasota Finance Director David Boswell, $725,748 was spent to install the 70 mooring balls in the Sarasota Bay mooring field. Users pay $25 a day or $250-$345 a month depending on the size of the boat. In exchange, users receive free pump out services and access to showers, laundry facilities, potable water, Wi-Fi and other amenities.

Workshop opinions

Neither Speciale nor Shearon presented detailed mooring field plans during Thursday’s meeting. Those details were discussed in greater detail at the Tuesday, June 14, workshop.

During the workshop, Spooner mentioned Sarasota’s mooring field and expressed concerns that live-aboard boaters would move outside the managed mooring field boundaries in order to avoid fees and regulatory requirements.

Vosburgh shared Spooner’s concerns about live-aboard boaters moving toward the residential area to the south. She feared boaters would come ashore in those neighborhoods, boats would break free and crash into private docks, and sunken boats would remain submerged in front of the waterfront homes.

Shearon said sea grass protection regulations prohibit boaters from anchoring south of the current anchorage area.

A visit to the Sarasota mooring field last week indicated 43 boats located within the managed mooring field and 28 anchored outside of it. Assistant dock master Dan Myers confirmed these figures.

Spooner also questioned the cost of a mooring field and whether it would truly address the problems of waste disposal and vessels breaking free.

Combined with the unanticipated need to replace the storm-damaged day dock, Vosburgh suggest the mooring field be placed on the back burner for now. see study, page 26

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The Doctor’s Office plans proceed At issue is extra spaces needed if the Art League has an evening event when the bar is open.

BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com

HOLMES BEACH – Once a special exception application is approved, the Doctor’s Office will be able to proceed with plans for a bar to dispense medications in the form of cocktails.

The classic craft cocktail bar planned by restaurateur Sean Murphy will be located at 5312 Holmes Boulevard, next to the AMI Art League. It will be named The Doctor’s Office because Dr. John Deam’s office, followed by that of Dr. Steve Pelham, was once located in the building.

Building Official Jim McGuinness said he initially planned to do an administrative site plan review, but the proposed change of use and intensification of use required a full site plan review. He also said it could impact other changes in use in other shopping SUbmitted centers in the city.

The craft cocktail bar will be in the building that once housed the office of Dr. John Deam, followed by Dr. Steve Pelham.

McGuinness said there would be two uses in the building – the AMI Art League and the bar. He said the 10 spaces on the property are adequate but away to eradicate the necessary eight Chair Judy Titsworth asked how the event,” Murphy pointed out. “We have if the Art League has an evening event, off site parking spaces,” McGuinness city would know if the agreement were all the parking we need for the number eight more spaces would be required. stressed. “Those agreements need to be canceled by the provider, as in the case of seats we need during our regular secured. (City Attorney) Patty Petruff of the Ugly Grouper recently. Dye said hours of operation.”

Shared parking referred to a recordable document that it could include a provision that the city Brisson said Murphy must apply Murphy has acquired the shared use of would run with the land.” must receive notice. for a special exception for the offsite 12 parking spaces at Island Lumber and City Attorney Steve Dye said the City Planner Bill Brisson noted that parking. McGuinness suggested that seven in a lot at 5368 Gulf Drive for valet agreement is between the offsite proMurphy has the eight extra spaces at the site plan approval and the special parking, according to the site plan review. vider and the city, and Commissioner Island Lumber. exception application be considered at “We want to make sure those offsite Jean Peelen said neither agreement in “The only time we need more parkthe same meeting, and Titsworth set it agreements can’t be changed or taken this case is up to those standards. ing is if the Art League has an evening for July 12.

Honor Flight Holmes Beach resident Alvaro "Al" Fernandez, left and above, recently went on the West Central Florida Honor Flight Mission 26 to Washington, D.C. The flight is an all-expenses paid trip for WWII-era veterans to visit the National World War II Memorial in Washington. Eighty vets were on Mission 26 with Fernandez, who was accompanied by his grandson, Albert Kemner, shown above. At left, a group of "Bomber Girls" greet Fernandez and other veterans at the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport upon their return.

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Protect yourself from the sun I

f you spend time on the water during our Florida summers, you need to be aware of the damaging and painful effects of sun exposure. Be prepared, and you can spend the whole day in full sun and never have a problem. Those that are unaware of the potential risks can get in big trouble in as little as two hours.

There are basically two ways to protect yourself. You can cover up with clothing including long pants, long sleeved shirts, gloves, face protection and hats. You can also employ a good sunscreen and combination of protective clothing. In the past anglers had only hats, cotton clothing and greasy lotions that reflected the sun’s harmful rays.

The harmful effects of sun exposure are one of the most important things for an angler to understand. Composed primarily of infrared, visible and ultraviolet light, sunlight is a blessing to anglers, but can be a curse to the uninformed. The ultraviolet light is potentially harmful and is the wavelength that causes sunburn. A form of radiation burn can result from exposure to this property of light. Symptoms of overexposure consist of red or reddish skin that is hot to the touch, general fatigue and mild dizziness. An excess can be life-threatening in extreme cases.

Maximizing your protection from UV light rays is important because the harmful effects

Reel Time RUSTY CHINNIS of the sun are cumulative over your lifetime.

While potentially harmful, the sun is primarily an angler’s friend because when the sun is shining, it helps you see your quarry and increases your odds of hooking up.

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

Modern sunscreens are rated according to their SPF or sun protection factor. The concept is that if you can stay out in the sun for 15 minutes without getting burned, a sunscreen with SPF 10 will help you resist sunburn for 10 times that amount of time.

Our skin has natural SPF, depending on the amount of melanin (pigment) it contains.

Generally, the darker your complexion, the more melanin you have. No matter what your skin color, the best solution is to avoid the sun as much as possible by applying a

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Head to toe defense from the sun will assure you’re protected from its harmful rays high SPF sunscreen and covering the skin.

It’s also important to make sure the sunscreen you use is waterproof. Sunscreens that are not waterproof will wash off while swimming or sweating on hot days. Anglers

should always choose a water proof, high SPF sunscreen.

Today there is an abundance of clothing items available that are cool, breathe and contain an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF). Companies like Simms, Patagonia and EX Officio, to name a few, offer clothing with UPF ranging from 30-50, with 50 being the highest rating. A rating of 50 translates to approximately 97 percent protection. These companies also offer gloves to protect the hands and head gear that protects the head, ears, face and neck. There are new innovations coming out constantly that make moisture wicking fabrics even more comfortable.

Early face protection devices functioned to protect the skin, but caused moisture from the breath to fog sunglasses. Now they are designed with breathing openings that virtually eliminate that problem.

There really is no reason not to protect your skin from the sun with the array of sun screens and clothing available today. It’s a far cry from what was available to anglers a decade ago. Find these clothes by going to a company’s website (example www. simmsfishing.com) and type in the local zip code (3416, Anna Maria). Protect your skin.

It’s the only one you’ll ever have, and now you can do it in style.

tide chart for anna maria city pier-june 22-29 Day Date

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A.M. Low Time Feet

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Wed 6/22

2:42a 1.56

6:21a 1.34

12:18p 2.65

8:21p -0.16

6:36-8:29

Thu 6/23

3:17a 1.61

7:12a 1.32

1:06p 2.59

9:01p -0.11

Fri 6/24

3:52a 1.68

8:11a 1.28

1:59p 2.47

943p -0.01

Sat 6/25

4:27a 1.77

9:18a 1.22

2:59p 2.29

10:25p 0.16

6:36-8:29 6:37-8:29 6:37-8:29

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Sun 6/26

5:04a 1.88

10:36a 1.11

4:06p 2.06

11:10p 0.37

6:37-8:29

Mon 6/27

5:43a 2.02

11:59a 0.94

5:24p 1.80

Tue 6/28

6:25a 2.17

1.21p 0.68

6:58p 1.60

Wed 6/29

7:10a 2.34

12:43a 1.06

8:45p 1.50

11:56p 0.61

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2:37p 0.39

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Find trout and bluefish on flats 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 some action with tarpon in the coastal Gulf in Sarasota, jumping a couple of fish on a trip early in the week.

A fly angler fishing with me also had some action catching and releasing trout on a couple of trips later in the week in Sarasota Bay. Hal Lutz, from Parrish, and Andrea Lutz, from Atlanta, Ga., tarpon fished a couple of days with me early in the week and had numerous shots at tarpon

with spin and fly tackle. They had three eats and jumped two tarpon, fighting both fish through numerous jumps before one jumped off and the other chewed through 80-pound leader. One fish ate a crab that Hal cast at a passing school, and the other fish was hooked on a pinfish.

Clark Keator, from Orlando, fished a couple of days with me at the end of the week. The plan was to tarpon fish, but a front pushed through at the end of the week, and the wind turned west making the coastal Gulf rough. We opted to fish deep grass flats on the west

side of Sarasota Bay, where he caught and released trout on Ultra Hair Clouser and my Grassett Snook Minnow flies.

Tarpon fishing in the coastal Gulf should be good next week depending on conditions, as we head towards a full moon on Monday.

Trout, bluefish and more should also be good options on deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay. Snook season is closed now on the west coast of Florida, but catch and release night snook fishing around lighted docks and bridges in the ICW with flies and DOA Lures should be another good option.

Fishing for Kids Taylor Librandi holds the pinfish that Easton Gonzales caught at Anna Maria City Pier during The Center’s Fishing Camp on Friday, June 17. They threw the fish back in, but a duck swooped down and scooped it up for lunch.

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Retirement award Lt. Rex Beach was presented with a retirement award last month for 40 years of service in the Manatee County Public Safety Department's Marine Rescue Division.

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franchises: Moratorium coming FROM PAGE 1

27 dining establishments in the city, four are formula businesses.

Chair Judy Titsworth asked how long the moratorium should be in place, and Johnson said until January or February 2017.

Commissioner Jean Peelen asked if that is too long, but City Attorney Steve Dye said he is comfortable with eight months due to the complexity of the issue.

“We have to save what we have,” Titsworth stressed. “The moratorium gives us a chance to legislate wisely.”

Peelen suggested they work with county tourism officials regarding promoting the Island as unique and Old Florida.

Franchise owner speaks

Steve Galloway said he is the owner of the Baskin Robbins/ Dunkin Donuts franchise slated to open in the AMI Centre.

“We typically get welcomed into communities. I want clarity on the moratorium. Where do we stand?” he asked.

Chair Judy Titsworth said the moratorium would be in place after first and second readings of the ordinance that has not yet been drafted, but would be effective from the date of the meeting, June 14. She said anyone who has applied for a permit or business tax receipt would not be affected.

“How do we respond as a business?”

Galloway asked. “We like to be good

neighbors. How do we proceed?”

Commissioner Carol Soustek responded, “One of the problems we have is the location. You’re putting a similar business in the same area, and the competition could be disastrous to another business next door.

“This is not targeted at you or anybody else. This a process happening right now, and we need to do this because it could get out of control very quickly.”

“People are concerned about what formula businesses could do to our city,” Titsworth added.

“I’m surprised to see resistance,” Galloway said. “One of the things the brand allows is a lot of flexibility in conforming with the community.”

taxes: Mayors make plea FROM PAGE 1

Impact of tourism

At issue is the impact of tourism on the barrier islands and the fact that 58 percent of the tourist bed tax money is generated from the four island cities, while they represent 2.5 percent of the county’s population.

“The tax money must be used for infrastructure improvements, and we’re experiencing the most pain,” Duncan said. “For example, Longboat Key’s population is about 6,800, and we have17,000 tourists on the island. Anna Maria has 13,000 tourists.

“We have this overwhelming responsibility to provide amenities for these tourists. They’re not coming here to go to Bradenton.

They’re coming to the beaches.”

Duncan said county officials have told the barrier island cities to increase their millage rate to pay for infrastructure.

More Bert Harris claims The city of Anna Maria received its 49th Bert Harris claim last week.

Dated June 16, the claim was filed by attorney Scott Rudacille on behalf of Marie Ann McCaughan and Christine Hatch for a vacation rental property at 505 South Bay Blvd.

The owners feel the five-bedroom home can reasonably accommodate 12 guests, and they are seeking $400,000 in appraised lost property value, or relief from the occupancy restrictions that range from eight occupants per property to two persons

“That would be increasing the taxes for 6,800 people to pay for infrastructure for 17,000 tourists,” he pointed out, adding that 30 percent of a sales tax would be paid by tourists.

“This is not uniformity,” Holmes Beach Mayor Bob Johnson added.

“There are different influences on different parts of the county, and they need to be taken into consideration.”

He said the distribution could be done by interlocal agreement, so it could be adjusted over the 15-year term of the tax and added, “If you speak to your county commissioners, tell them to think as a community.”

Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy said, “Tourism is the #2 industry in the county. It’s part of the glue that provides all the jobs.

“If you’re going to walk the talk, you have to support tourism. If you’re supporting tourism, why would you take your tax and base it solely on population?”

per bedroom, depending on whether the grandfathering provision was applied for. This claim brings the total compensation sought to nearly $13 million.

Metz files complaint Bradenton Beach resident John Metz made good on his promise to pursue legal action if not granted a hearing to appeal a permitting and administrative decisions made by Building Official Steve Gilbert. On June 14, attorney Nelon Kirkland filed a complaint for writ of manda-

The proposals

The proposal put forth by the county shows the following distribution of the tax: Manatee County, $22,833,877; Bradenton, $3,704,085; Palmetto, $927,416; Anna Maria, $110,357; Bradenton Beach, $84,488; Holmes Beach, $278,174; and Longboat Key (Manatee County portion), $171, 803; The mayors’ proposal, which would allocate 90 percent based on a population formula and 10 percent based on collections of the tourist bed tax, shows the following distribution of the tax: Manatee County, $21,529, 567; Bradenton, $3,503,462; Palmetto, $845,496; Anna Maria, $479,090.30; Bradenton Beach, $322.033; Holmes Beach, $951,424; and Longboat Key (Manatee County portion), $474,376.

mus on Metz’s behalf. The complaint pertains to Metz’s efforts to have a neighboring property declared abandoned because it has not been occupied while being renovated.

The complaint names Gilbert and Mayor Bill Shearon as respondents and seeks a court order for a hearing conducted by the city’s contracted special master or the Planning and Zoning Board on which Metz serves.

A court hearing has been scheduled for Friday, July 15. Kirkland also represents Al and Mike Bazzy in the pier lawsuit they filed against the city.

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TOWN CRIER The Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Service offers rain barrels and a class on how to use them on Saturday, June 25, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Service Horticulture Learning Center, 1303 17th St. W., Palmetto.

Storing rainwater aids in the reduction of storm water runoff, which can help reduce the levels of pesticides and fertilizers that drain into ponds, streams, lakes, and bays. Learn how to install, paint, and maintain a functional rain barrel. Rain Barrels cost $33, check or cash only.

Register online at http://manatee.ifas. ufl.edu or call the Master Gardeners at 941-722-4524.

Pam Leckie speaks about the Friends of the Island Branch Library at the Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, at the Manatee Beach Café at Manatee Beach, 5000 Marina Drive. Anyone who would like to hear about this group’s support of the library is welcome. Breakfast is available for purchase before the meeting and visiting Kiwanis members and prospective members are welcome to attend.

Morning walk with Sierra Club Join the Manatee-Sarasota Sierra Club on Saturday, June 25, for a morning interpretive walk. They will spend the morning exploring one of the local county parks where they can observe the response to recent March burns.

The distance walked will be about three to five miles. The group size will be limited. The Manatee Sarasota Sierra Club asks for a $5 donation.

Walkers must reserve with Bill Lewis at 355-2156.

Get fit while you sit Melissa Merkle, co-founder of Boomers N Motion Health Coaching, teaches Roser-Robics every Thursday, at 11 a.m. Roser-Robics is perfect for seniors and those with handicaps who can’t jump and dance because it’s moving to the music while sitting. There will be a variety of aerobic exercises designed to increase cardiovascular and muscular endurance.

All ages and skill levels are welcome.

Participants are asked to bring two cans of fruit of equal size and weight to be used as weights and equipment for class activities. The cans will be donated to the Roser All Denominations Food Bank at the end of each class.

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Cafe. Admission is free and the free trolley stops near the market. 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.

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Puppets rule at library

Entertainer and storyteller Katie Adams, of Tampa, will entertain at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, with her puppets on Thursday, June 23, at 10 a.m. Adams’ programs are educational, as well as entertaining. The friends of the Island Branch library sponsor these programs for school kids on summer vacation. For more information, call 778-6341.

For more information, call Melissa Merkle at 330-990-0990 or e-mail coaches@boomersNmotion.com.

Get down with yoga Cindy Phillips presents Gentle Chair Yoga on Wednesdays from noon to 12:45 p.m. at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach. The cost is $10 per class and spaces are limited.

Gentle Chair Yoga features breathing with postures to help improve strength, flexibility, balance and tranquility, using a chair as a prop. Enjoy the benefits of a regular yoga practice without having to get down on the floor or by using a traditional yoga mat.

For more information, call 778-2099.

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

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

Drum roll please Enjoy the rhythm of drums keeping the beat at the Sunset Drum Circle at

the Anna Maria Island Beach Café, 4000 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach, on Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. There’s no charge to listen.

Florida’s watery past The Florida Maritime Museum (FMM), in partnership with the Lifelong Learning Academy, presents “Florida’s Maritime Past.” This course traces the relationship of Floridians and the sea for more than 500 years, highlighting important events and figures and looking at how these weave together to create the state’s history and maritime heritage.

The course begins on Thursday, July 7, and will continue weekly for a total of four Thursdays. Classes are held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Florida Maritime Museum Auditorium, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. To register, contact the Lifelong Learning Academy at 941-3594296 or www.lla-sm.org.

Shop by the surf The Beach Market at Coquina Beach, at 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach at the trolley stop, concession stand area, offers shopping in the shade of the pines along the all-purpose path from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Sunday through July. Shop for items from local artists, arts and crafts, jewelry, fresh produce, plants, apparel, pottery, purses, collectibles and more.

It’s a good place to relax on the beautiful deck overlooking the Gulf and with eats and drinks from the Coquina

Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring volunteers will present a 30-minute program every Tuesday at 10 a.m. in June and July at CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach.

Using photos, videos and stories, volunteers will take the audience on a virtual tour of Anna Maria Island’s nesting beaches and answer questions.

Participants will learn the times and locations of upcoming nest excavations, done three days after hatchlings leave the nests.

Free activity books, handouts and temporary turtle tattoos will be available. T-shirts, stickers, transfers and embroidered ball caps with Turtle Watch’s new Turtle Life logo will be available for a donation. For more information, visit www.islandturtlewatch. com.

Crosley at agricultural museum The film “Powel Crosley, Jr. and the 20th Century” will be shown June, July, and August on Wednesdays and the first and third Saturdays at 1 p.m. at the Manatee County Agricultural Museum, 1015 6th St. West, Palmetto. The museum is located within the Palmetto Historical Park.

After the movie the museum will provide a 2 p.m. tour of the park as well as view both sites’ Crosley exhibits which are part of the six-site “Powel Crosley, Jr. Community Exhibition: His Life. His Work. His Impact.” The museum is closed from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch, and doors open at 12:50 p.m. on movie days. For more information, call 721-2034 or agriculturalmuseum@ manateeclerk.com.

Attention businesswomen Anna Maria Island Successful Women Aligning Together (AMI SWAT) is looking for new members to become part of a growing group of dynamic women that want to support one another in business as well as in personal growth and development.

The AMI SWAT Chapter meets the third Thursday of each month at the Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Dr. S., Bradenton Beach from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. For more information and to RSVP, go to www.swatnetworking.com and click on meetings, then click on Anna Maria, or e-mail Lisa Brakefield, secretary, at rsvpamiswat@gmail.com.

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STUDY: Mooring field plan rejected FROM PAGE 20

Alternative proposals

The mooring field ordinance adopted in 2009 created police department enforcement boundaries that extend from the centerline of Eighth Street South to the southern right of way of Cortez Road and extends 1,500 feet toward the bay and Intracoastal Waterway.

The 2009 ordinance allows the city commission to adopt additional ordinances that regulate behavior and other concerns within these boundaries, but no such ordinances have been adopted. The police department also has jurisdiction within 500 feet of the shoreline for the rest of the city.

During Thursday’s meeting, Paradise Boat Tours owner Sherman Baldwin suggested providing pump out services to those who live in the anchorage, with our without a managed mooring field. Citing federal regulations, he said if those services are offered and refused non-compliant boat owners can be ordered to leave.

Baldwin said he could have a pump out boat in service immediately if given the opportunity.

Yolo Adventures owner Ryan Davis suggested requiring dinghy dock users to obtain a city-issued dock licenses that would require proof of registration and insurance.

After the meeting, Spooner said he hopes the commission will explore both of these alternative options.

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LifeLines Crack the beach flag code The flags fluttering on the lifeguard stands at Anna Maria Island’s two public beaches, Manatee Beach in Holmes Beach and Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach, are color coded to warn about different conditions that beachgoers

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should be aware of.

Here’s how to read them: • Double red – no swimming allowed; • Red – swim with extreme caution due to strong currents or rough surf; • Yellow – swim with caution due to moderate currents or surf; • Green – swimming allowed, calm conditions; • Purple – presence of marine pests such as jellyfish, sharks, stingrays or red tide.

nesting news Nests laid: 165 False crawls: 358 Nests hatched: 0 Nests not hatched: 50 Hatchlings to Gulf: 0 Nests remaining: 115 Source: Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring

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JUNE 22, 2016

The Feast captures youth soccer championship

BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN

With summer break in full swing, the oldest elementary school age futbol players played one last game in the spring season at The Center on Mon., June 13. In the 8- to 10-year-old league championship game, which was delayed by Tropical Storm Colin, The Feast matched up against Team Blue Lagoon Landscape.

Blue Lagoon, coached by Tom Baugher, played with heart and passion for their team and substitute Coach Jessica Baugher.

Competing with only six players in the entire game, Coach Baugher encouraged and praised her team through 40 minutes of play.

With Sam Leister in the goal to start for Blue Lagoon, the team could not stop the natural athletic talents of The Feast’s Anthony Nguyen, who scored three minutes into the game after receiving a perfect through ball.

Coach David Greene, for The Feast, smartly used the versatility of Jackson Kruse in defense and Giliany Aldius in the goal to start the game. His strong presence in the back field made it difficult for Team Blue Lagoon to advance the ball to the goal.

Aiden Templeton continued to show his soccer skills in the championship game for Blue Lagoon Landscape, playing both ends of the field.

In front of the goal, Nguyen attempted to score with a header. Leister prevented the score with the quick reflexes needed to be a successful goalkeeper.

The Feast’s Gregory Jordan used his speedy legs to take the ball down the field, sending the ball to Nguyen. Leister came out of the goal to beat Nguyen to the soccer ball, again stopping the score attempt.

In a sea of yellow jerseys, The Feast tried to free the ball to take a shot. With nerves of steel, Leister snatched the ball to stop the offensive threat.

Blue Lagoon’s Lily Kawahata displayed her strong ball handling and tenaciousness to take the ball away from The Feast.

Showing great hustle in the game, Konnor Oelfke sprinted down the field to try to keep the ball in play for The Feast.

After regaining possession, The Feast’s Kruse, took the soccer ball the length of the field to score with 10 minutes left on the clock. With the score 2-0, Team Blue Lagoon did not let down. Coach’s son Tommy Baugher used his defensive tactics to prevent Oelfke from moving the ball into scoring position.

Smartly anticipating where the ball would

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From left, The Feast's 8- to 10-year-old youth soccer champions at The Center are Coach David Greene, Elek Brisson, Jackson Kruse, Gregory Jordan, Konnor Oelfke, Giliany Aldius, Anthony Nguyen, Kendall Rice and Assistant Coach Jesse Brisson. be, Jordan moved in front of Kawahata to win the ball leading to the third score of the championship game for The Feast.

With no substitutes on the bench, Team Blue Lagoon worked hard to keep the victory within reach as the end of the first half of play approached. Missing Evie Baugher, Nick Yatros, Marlin Duytschaver and Ethan Sackett, Blue Lagoon players had no time for breathers or water.

Baugher found teammate Connor Allan down field. Despite strong ball handling, The Feast took the ball off of Allan’s feet.

Reacting quickly, Baugher rushed to sweep the ball out of bounds in a smart defensive move.

Playing without Juliet Greene and Dante Tilelli, The Feast continued to dominate on the field. As time clicked off the clock, Jordan found an opportunity to shoot again, scoring his second goal in the season ending game taking the score to 4-0.

The Feast used good field formation to its advantage by having break away players ready in the offensive position by the Blue Lagoon goal. Capturing the hat-trick, Jordan had no defensive pressure allowing him to score his third goal before the halftime whistle with a shot that just could not be stopped by Leister.

Kicking his game up a notch, Templeton took a shot that landed right in the hands of The Feast’s new goalie Kendall Rice. The last three minutes of the half, Team Blue Lagoon Landscape picked up the pace of its game, became more aggressive on the ball and began to light up the field with its play.

With this positive energy, the second half of the game showed why both teams made

it to the big show – the championship game.

Kawahata and Oelfke took on the responsibility of tending the goal for their teams to start the half. Kruse took it down the field for The Feast after Elek Brisson took possession. Kawahata could not stop the bullet shot of Kruse, advancing the score to 6-0.

Coach Baugher’s continued encouragement kept the heads of her players up, and they fought hard despite the six point deficit. Templeton worked hard on the field to make something happen for his team, but was stopped by the fresher legs of The Feast defense.

Kruse took another shot, but Kawahata’s quick hands denied The Feast goal attempt.

Showing the sportsmanship nature of the league, Coach Greene mixed up his offense and had Nguyen put on the goalie penny with 13 minutes left in the game. Leister working hard on defense for Team Blue Lagoon successfully challenged Kruse.

Sparked with energy, Blue Lagoon continued to put the pressure on The Feast.

The trio of Allan, Leister and Templeton moved the ball down the field looking for the first goal for their team. Just as Allan was about to shoot, Nguyen came out to make the save.

Jordan had another breakaway, but Team Blue Lagoon’s defensive pressure forced him to take the shot that went wide. Kruse moved into the goal keep position for The Feast.

Leister tried to drive the ball down the field with the support of teammate Patrick Collin, but The Feast defensive forced the ball out of bounds.

The last five minutes of the championship

game saw Team Blue Lagoon Landscape light up the field. After a nice goal kick by Kawahata, Templeton scored the first goal for his team off the perfect pass by Allan taking the score to 6-1.

With the last 30 seconds of the game ticking off of the scoreboard clock, Allan won possession of the ball, stealing it from The Feast. Templeton showed why he has been a top player in the league by scoring his second goal of the game.

Kawahata stopped the final goal attempt

by The Feast to end the championship game with the score 6-2. While congratulations should wholeheartedly be given to the winning team, the final score does not reflect the championship attitude Team Blue Lagoon displayed. Both teams competed with winning effort.

This age group’s play this season definitely showed exciting future of soccer on the island. Each team had a number of standout players with natural athleticism and soccer talent. Thanks to the great volunteer coaches skills improved and most importantly the kids had fun on the field.

Here’s to another great youth soccer season on Anna Maria Island.

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Couples renew vows in salute to parents Al and Hazel Statler, celebrating 75 years of marriage, are the parents and grandparents of the couples also renewing their vows.

BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com

HOLMES BEACH – Love and family were in vogue Friday evening, June 17, at the beach as Al and Hazel Statler renewed their vows along with four of their five children. Al and Hazel will be celebrating their 75th anniversary on Oct. 4.

They have five children, 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren with the 24th and 25th greatgrandchild on the way.

Most of the family hails from Missouri or Kansas with one couple from Seattle, Wash.

When asked for the secret of their longevity, Al said, “She puts up with me.”

Hazel said they got married when they were 17.

“Everyone said it wouldn’t last,” she added with a chuckle.

Steve Sweeney, from Consider It Done, arranged the renewal of vows on the beach near the 41st Street entrance, and he rented beach wheelchairs for Al and Hazel. He set a small table on the beach that stored items for the ceremony, which was conducted by Nancy Taussig, of Barefoot Weddings.

As they prepared for the ceremony, the great grandchildren played on the beach. It was humid, but the Gulf breeze felt cool.

The husbands reaffirmed the commitment that their wives’ weddings rings represented, and Taussig had the wives do the same.

They mixed vials of sand together to represent the solidarity of their commitments, and then it was time for the kisses, with Al and Hazel leading the way.

Hazel disclosed after the ceremony that her parents were married 78 years.

That gives them something to shoot for, and it would a grand celebration if it was held on the beaches of Anna Maria Island.

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5/26, information, 200 block of Magnolia Avenue. The subject had been drinking at a bar, and he took what he thought was his rental bike, but it belonged to another bar patron When the owner told him to get off the bike, he ignored him. As he rode the bike, somebody called the Sheriff’s Office.

When the deputy arrived, the subject got off the bike and his brother took him home.

Bradenton Beach

6/17, domestic violence, 2200 block of Avenue A. The husband was arrested after hitting his wife under an eye during an argument.

6/19, possession of controlled substance 2650 Gulf Drive South, Coquina Beach. The officer was dispatched to the scene on a report of drug activity. When he arrived, he smelled marijuana and looking inside the car, he saw a box of marijuana inside a box in a purse.

There were also some pills. The driver admitted to owning the drugs, and the officer arrested him.

Holmes Beach

6/4, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving with a suspended license, 3300 block of Gulf Drive. The officer stopped the defendant for driving without a seatbelt and window tint too dark. She admitted to not having a license and was very nervous. The officer smelled marijuana in the car, and she produced it. She was jailed for driving without a license and possession of pot.

6/5, driving with a suspended license, speeding, 600 block of Manatee Avenue.

The officer clocked the defendant at 51 mph in a 35 mph zone and stopped her. Her license was suspended because she was not a US citizen. She was ticketed.

6/8, warrant arrest, 5900 block of Flotilla Drive. The officer clocked the defendant for speeding, and when he ran him through the computer, it showed a warrant for non-payment of child support. The officer arrested him.

6/8, warrant arrest, 100 block of 45th

Above, when wedding conductor Nancy Taussig said you may kiss your bride, Brad and Linda and Randall and Nicole gave it their best effort. Al and Hazel, left, enjoyed watching their children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren play on the beach from their beach wheelchairs.

Street. The officer observe4d the defendant act suspiciously behind the wheel and ran a computer check on him. His license was suspended, and there was a warrant for his arrest. He also had a small amount of marijuana in his truck, which was disposed of by the officer. He was arrested.

6/9, battery, 6800 Palm Drive. The officer sent a request to the state attorney’s office to investigate an alleged battery on a male by his sister.

Obituaries William 'Billy' Wagner Jan. 30, 1954 – April 19, 2016 Billy Wagner, 62, of Bradenton Beach, passed away on April 19, 2016. Billy was born and raised in Bradenton Beach and was the son of the late Richard (Dick) Wagner. Billy is survived by his mother, Dorothy (Dot) Wagner; brother, Richard Wagner; a sister, Donna (Michael) Singer; a niece, Durga

6/11, grand theft, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Public Beach. The officer spotted a car in the parking lot after hours.

A computer check showed the car was stolen from Tampa. A male and female emerged from the beach, and the male asked the officer if there was a problem. He was arrested. A check of the vehicle turned up drugs and paraphernalia, and the female was arrested.

(Leore) Spitaru; an aunt, Nancy Fenton; cousins, Jackie Fenton, Amy (Robert Wallace, Michael Fenton; and many friends.

There will be a memorial for Billy at the Swordfish Grill, 4628 119th St. W., Cortez, on Saturday, June 25, from 3 to 5 p.m. Please come have a beer and share your stories about Bill.

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Mid-century perfection

each houses started out as a way to live simply, stay close to nature and block out the stressful world. But beach houses, like so many other mid-century concepts, have evolved and not necessarily in a good way.

The architect Paul Rudolph developed a reputation for designing midcentury modernist residential homes, many in Sarasota and the surrounding area, featuring geometric forms and dynamic interiors influenced by the Bauhaus School of Design. In 1952 he designed and built a true beach house for Dr. Walter Walker on a piece of property on Sanibel Island. The Walker Guest House, as it is known, is unique in many ways, and its tiny house minimalist design is a teaching moment in what relaxed living really is.

The house is 576 square feet and measures 24 by 24, with a combination of screens and glass walls that can be

Castles in the Sand Louise Bolger covered with plywood panels operated on a counterweight system fitting together like a puzzle. Rudolph was a naval architect who used that experience in the Walker house design; he even uses boat cleats inside the house to tie off the wood panels when they were in the raised position.

The interior of the house is a flow of space with one bedroom and one bath, an open living area and galley kitchen.

The structure is elevated off the ground and is compared to a crouching spider in the sand. Rudolph said, “With all of the panels lowered the house is a snug cottage, but when the panels are raised

John Bolger | Submitted

Visit the Walker Guest House on the grounds of the Ringling Museum to see a tiny house with minimalist design. it becomes a large screened pavilion.�

I happen to know about this wonderful one of a kind house because I attended a lecture at the Ringling Museum regarding Paul Rudolph and

specifically the Walker Guest House and subsequently toured a duplicate of the home on the museum grounds. see bolger, page 32

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Real estate transfers of April 2016 •Sponsored by Alan Galletto, Island Real Estate Source: Mid Florida Multiple Listing Service

6101 MARINA DRIVE, HOLMES BEACH

Date Sold List Price Sold Price Property Address

Anna Maria

2016-04-14 549,000 2016-04-01 615,000 2016-04-15 829,000 2016-04-21 899,900 2016-04-01 949,000 2016-04-01 1,395,000 2016-04-13 1,299,000 2016-04-22 1,595000 2016-04-19 1,700,000 2016-04-18 399,000

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Property Description

500,000 670,000 790,000 873,000 900,000 1,175,000 1,203,500 1,550,000 1,600,000 329,500

318 Hardin Ave 1550 502 N Shore Dr 1306 512 Magnolia Ave 1742 520 South Dr 2207 612 Fern St Dr 1472 871 North Shore Dr 2546 50x150 810 N Shore Dr 2896 90x100 117 Park Ave 2120 802 Jacaranda 2742 75 Jacaranda Rd 50x100

2 Br/2 Ba SFR 2 Br/2 Ba SFR 3 Br/2 Ba SFR 5 Br/5 Ba SFR 3 Br/2 Ba SFR 5 Br/4 Ba SFR 5 Br/3 Ba SFR 3 Br/3.5 Ba SFR 3 Br/3.5 Ba SFR Lot

475,000 230,000 625,000

113 8th St S 1008 50x100 308 2nd St N #201 522 1457 Gulf Dr N #1457 1524

2 Br/1.5 Ba SFR 1 Br/1 Ba Condo 3 Br/2.5 Ba Condo

1,048,500 1,350,000 585,000 209,000 295,000

12413 Baypointe Ter 3198 12403HarbourLand Dr 5659 4004 128th St W #902 2600 12619 Safe HarbourDr 76x116 12405 Baypointe Ter 81x190

3 Br/2.5 Ba SFR 5 Br/3.5 Ba SFR 3 Br/3 Ba Condo Lot Lot

Cortez 2016-04-22 1,289,000 2016-04-29 1,388000 2016-04-28 599,900 2016-04-29 209,000 2016-04-04 319,950

Date Sold List Price Sold Price Property Address

Holmes Beach

Bradenton Beach 2016-04-08 575,000 2016-04-08 249,000 2016-04-22 625,000

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2016-04-29 189,900 2016-04-15 459,000 2016-04-15 540,000 2016-04-13 599,000 2016-04-15 599,900 2016-04-18 629,000 2016-04-29 699,000 2016-04-27 785,000 2016-04-15 762,255 2016-04-08 1,298,000 2016-04-29 1,475,000 2016-04-08 1,495,000 2016-04-25 1,699,000 2016-04-20 285,000 2016-04-08 325,000 2016-04-05 329,000 2016-04-04 340,000 2016-04-14 475,000 2016-04-01 549,000 2016-04-15 599,000 2016-04-04 840,000 2016-04-27 785,000 2016-04-08 286,000 2016-04-13 599,000 2016-04-08 175,000 2016-04-01 450,000

190,500 420,000 540,000 550,000 575,000 620,000 684,000 718,186 762,255 1,200,000 1,360,000 1,400,000 1,550,000 285,000 315,000 325,000 336,500 450,000 520,000 599,000 825,000 718,186 286,000 550,000 160,000 410,000

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427 62nd St 688 1 Br/1 Ba SFR 7402 Palm Dr 1518 3 Br/2 Ba SFR 607 Dundee Ln 2191 3 Br/3 Ba SFR 3018 Gulf Dr 3300 6 Br/3 Ba SFR 506 Key Royale Dr 1712 86x112 3 Br/2.5 Ba SFR 410 79th St 1814 3 Br/2 Ba SFR 309a 59th St #A 2083 3 Br/2 Ba SFR 202 64th St #A & B 1580 67x100 3 Br/3 Ba SFR 204 55th St 1677 3 Br/2 Ba SFR 8021 Marina Isles Ln 2828 4 Br/2.5 Ba SFR 203 69th St #B 2546 6 Br/4.5 Ba SFR 114 48th St 2366 50x100 4 Br/3 Ba SFR 210 75th St 2563 4 Br/ 4.5Ba SFR 600 Manatee Ave #117 1187 2 Br/2 Ba 3301 Gulf Dr #6 700 2 Br1/Ba Condo 600 Manatee Ave #233 1179 2 Br/2 Ba Condo 600 Manatee Ave #145 1179 2 Br/2 Ba Condo 7106 Marina Dr 850 111x75 2 Br/2 Ba Condo 5608 Gulf Dr #114 1092 2 Br/2 Ba Condo 6006 Gulf Dr #115-215 1356 2 Br/2.5 Ba Condo 7000 Gulf Dr #101 1212 2 Br/2 Ba Condo 202 64th St #A & B 1580 67x100 Duplex 205 71st St #B HB 886 2 Br/1Ba Half Duplex 3018 Gulf Dr 3300 50x150 Multi 3017 Avenue C Lot8 50x100 Lot 8009 Marina Isles Ln 113x108 Lot

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BOLGER: Mid-century perfection FROM PAGE 30

The duplicate at Ringling is the exact size and structure as the original, and except for a few interior modifications, is identical to the Walker property, which I believe still exists on Sanibel Island. I also learned at the lecture that this modern home was one of Paul

Rudolph’s favorite projects.

I found this to be an educational experience and encourage anyone who is interested in home design to take a ride over to the Ringling and walk through the house. It is a fun and interactive experience that you can participate in through April of next year without

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paying an entrance fee to the museum.

Paul Rudolph died in 1997, but thanks to the Sarasota Architectural Foundation and the Ringling Museum, one of his iconic projects continues to be an inspiration.

There has been a lot of discussion recently about mid-century design in

homes, and indeed Anna Maria Island has many homes built in the 1950s.

Hopefully some of these properties will survive and retain their beach house character and mid-century values. In the meantime, you can always check out the “crouching spider in the sand,� an elegant tiny house.

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Island Players elects officers The Island Players board of directors recently held its annual elections. Officers elected were: President – Peggy Faarup; First vice president – Bobbie Berger;

Second vice president – Marilyn Moroni; Treasurer – Sylvia Marnie; Recording secretary – Linda Thomas; Corresponding secretary – Dolores Harrell.

Directors elected to the three year board were Donna Grant,

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Miriam Ring and Susan Turner.

Elected to the two-year board were Barbara Gusie, Denise Handley, Cathy Hansel-Edgerton, Rita Lamoreux and Laura Morales.

Elected to the one-year board were; Dorothy Eder, John Hedinger, Diane Phinney and Ruth Stevens.

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lease and complying with environmental regulations.

Speciale suggested the dock expansion be looked at the second phase of a project that starts with replacing the damaged day dock.

Shearon repeatedly stated that he and Speciale have been working on a similar concept for many years as part of his overall concept for the pier and anchorage area.

Babysitting training at The Center The American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training course will be offered Monday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday, June 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Center of Anna Maria.

The cost is $150. Space is limited.

The course gives 11- to 15-year-olds the skills and confidence to be great babysitters. This course

Shearon has never presented these ideas at a public meeting.

“That’s the first I’ve heard that you’ve been working on this kind of concept. All I’ve heard is the mooring field,” Spooner said.

Shearon became increasingly agitated as the discussion continued. At one point he suggested the commission was letting Spooner to take over something he’d been working on for eight years.

In response, Vosburgh said,

is fun and fast-paced with hands-on activities, exciting video, role-plays and lively discussions. It teaches young people how to: • Care for children and infants; • Be good leaders and role models; • Make good decisions, solve problems and stay safe; • Handle emergencies such as injuries, illnesses and household accidents; • Write resumes and

“Why do you have to have control of it?”

“I don’t. It should be the Pier Team,” Shearon said.

Vosburgh then made a motion authorizing Spooner and Speciale to gather additional information regarding the cost and feasibility of the project. The commission voted 4-1 in favor of her motion.

Before casting his opposition vote, Shearon said, “I’ve made my peace and good luck.”

interview for jobs.

The training also includes the latest science on first aid and cardiovascular care, optional lessons for first aid and CPR certification, additional lessons that provide a more in-depth coverage of core content, plus new content to add on for more experienced babysitters.

To register visit The Center at 407 Magnolia Ave, Anna Maria, call 941-7781908 or visit centerami.org.

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The 'sit down comic' leaves 'em laughing Sherry Derrenberger has multiple sclerosis and can’t stand, so she calls herself a “sit-down comic.”

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Michael Saunders & Company Arrives on Anna Maria Island

BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com

BRADENTON – What if you wanted to be a stand-up comedian, but you couldn’t stand?

Long-time Island visitor Sherry Derrenberger is a comedian with a new perspective on life and her audience – she has multiple sclerosis and can’t stand.

“I always wanted to be a stand-up comedian, but my multiple sclerosis wouldn’t let me,” she said. "so I became a sit-down comic."

The multiple sclerosis, or MS, came in 1980, just after she divorced her first husband. She speculates the stress of the divorce might have brought on the disease. With all the negative things in her life, Derrenberger said she decided laughter was the best medicine.

“I’m not a star; I’m just like everybody else,” she said. “I just try to make people feel better.”

Now she lives east of Bradenton with her second husband who is ailing and she takes care of him.

How did she get into being a comic?

“I went to an open mic night two years ago at a comedy club,” she said.

“Afterward, I had some people tell me I got the most laughs.”

She put together jokes and offered to do her routine at mobile home parks and assisted living facilities.

She wrote a book about her life, entitled “An Autobiography of a Nobody.”

She goes by her maiden name, Sherrill Lynn Dix, and the book is available on Amazon.com. “An Autobiography of a Nobody.” is her life story, dealing with her handicap and not letting it drag her down.

In the preface, she says, “All any-

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Sherry Derrenberger with her dog at her home in East Manatee. She is a caregiver to her husband and in her spare time, she works on her comedy routine.

one can do is to love, respect and understand oneself first. Giving those attributes to others can then become easier.”

As for her routine, she says there is no bad language, but some jokes are a little off-color. She said it’s great for senior citizens, and perfectly suitable for younger listeners.

Derrenberger said when her first husband’s family stayed out on the Island, she and her husband would come and stay with them. She remembers the soda fountain at the drug store across the street from the fire station. She also shopped at Mister Roberts and she remembers how beautiful the beaches were.

For more information, call her at 351-5574.

Center to host social The Center is holding a social on Friday, June 24, at 7 p.m. The Traveling Gourmet through the JuiceCenter and Café will be providing food and drinks, and Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer and two of his sergeants will man the grill.

All ages are invited and the latest Star Wars movie will be playing outside on the field via a blowup screen, while light

wars with glow in the dark games and activities will be played inside the gym.

The event is free for all members and $5 for all non-members. Children under 12 are admitted free. Bring your own seating (chairs or blankets). There will be prizes for best dressed/costume.

Contact Amanda at Amanda@centerami.org or 941-778-1908, ext. 201, for more information.

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s Michael Saunders & Company celebrates its 4Oth year in business, we are delighted to introduce our debut sales office right here on Anna Maria Island. Now, whether you are looking to buy, sell or rent, you will be able to enjoy the company’s complete range of real estate services from the convenience of our Holmes Beach location.

We look forward to welcoming you to our new Anna Maria Island office, and working with you to achieve exceptional real estate results.

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Across 1 Official on a baseline 4 "Cheers" mixologist 9 Warehouse club with 652 locations 13 "Cheers" location 14 Place for a queen 15 Request 16 Alter __ 17 *1977 Hitchcock parody 19 Turn in for cash 21 Smooth transitions 22 Laptop port letters 23 Air gun shot 26 "Wrong!"

27 Muslim holy city 29 Go for eagerly, as a chance 31 "All bets __ off" 32 Tanzania neighbor 34 Self-satisfied 38 Broadcast 39 As if in shock 41 Ambient music pioneer Brian 42 Suburb of Phoenix 44 Remington 700s, e.g.

45 British "Inc." 46 Journalist Chung 48 Boxcar stowaways 50 Amassed, as debts 53 Fast sports cars 54 Incoming flight info: Abbr.

55 Hams it up 57 Green Giant's "Little Green" buddy 60 *1976 parody of pretalkies 64 Tip jar bill 65 Slanted type: Abbr.

66 Insult

67 Kipling's young spy 68 The Big Apple, in addresses 69 Rides the breeze 70 Gas additive brand Down 1 Transportation network app 2 Ancient sorcerer 3 *With "The," 1968 parody of dishonest Broadway financiers 4 Caprice 5 Email suffix 6 "Awesome!"

7 Paternity suit evidence, briefly 8 Longings 9 Cask outlets 10 Alaskan native 11 Allots, with "out" 12 Authority 14 Shakespearean nickname 18 TV princess played by Lucy Lawless 20 PC "oops" key 23 *With 25-Down, 1974

Answers to 06-15-16 Crossword Puzzle.

Western parody 24 Dental coverage, e.g.

25 See 23-Down 27 Address to a lady 28 Buffalo's county and lake 30 Washed-out 33 Alert 35 Born 6/28/1926, director of the answers to starred clues 36 Golden rule word 37 Saturn and Mars 40 Like a fork in the road 43 With keen perception 47 Welcoming store window sign 49 Hockey great Bobby 50 Pine secretion 51 Island in "Jaws" 52 Strikeout king Ryan 56 Put in a hold 57 Transgressions 58 Mile or minute 59 Weather Channel stat 61 Juilliard deg.

62 Inaccurate 63 Boxer fixer

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Neil 941-726-3077 RENOVATION SPECALIST ALL carpentry repairs, Wash Family Construction, locally owned and operated CBC 1258250 Call 941-725-0073.

KERN CONSTRUCTION NEW Homes & Remodel.

Design/Build. Since 1968.

License # CRC1327296.

Call Jerry Kern 941-5042222 www.kernconstructioninc.com “HONEY DO" HOME Repairs & Handyman Services.

35 yrs experience. Painting, drywall, tile, woodwork. All tasks. Call 941-896-5256 or 941-807-5256 www.honeydohomerepairinc.com JOE UNGVARSY CONSTRUCTION. Designer/ Remodeling Contractor State License CRC 035261.

Call 941-779-4630 or email juremodel1@aol.com

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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

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

R. GAROFALO’S Interlocking brick pavers, driveways, patios, pool decks. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured.

Call Rafael 941-778-4823 or Veronik 941-526-7941

“WIZARD OF WALLS” Established 1980 Prompt quality service.

Paperhanging/removal Faux finishes. Interior painting. Mary Bell 941794-0455

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

DONALD PERKINS PAINTING LLC fully insured. 30 years experience. Many Island references. Call 941-7057096

LOST & FOUND FOUND PRESCRIPTION EYE Glasses in water at 52nd St, Holmes Beach. Gold metal frame. Call 941-7784944 LOST MAN’S SILVER Wedding Ring, silver with stones mounted. Lost at Coquina Beach near restrooms. Please Call 813413-3373 LOST BRACELET Heavy silver with multi colored stones at Harrington House Bed & Breakfast. REWARD! Call 949-939-3340 LOST WHITE GOLD diamond ring. Antique looking. It has a hinge which opens up. Sentimental value. REWARD. Call 941504-9502

POOL SERVICES FOUR SEASONS POOL SERVICE. AMI & West Bradenton. Certified Pool Operator. Residential/commercial. {Chemical Service} Licensed & Insured. Call Dennis Clark 941-737-5657 COLE'S TROPICAL POOL SERVICE Call Cole Bowers for all your pool maintenance needs! Affordable and Dependable!! 941-7131893

REAL ESTATE HOMES & CONDOS FOR SALE

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

DISCOVER THE OTHER ISLAND! Tidy Island in Sarasota Bay. Beautiful Townhouse w/direct bay views! 3BR/2.5 BA/ 2 CG with private swimming pool. Open plan.

Pet friendly. $699,000 Katharine Pepper RoseBay Intl 941-792-9459

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

W. BRADENTON CONDO 4000sq.ft. Canal front Bay view 3+BR/3.5BA Bonus room dock lift 2 car Island Real Estate Call AL Galletto 941-232-2216

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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

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NEW HOMES at MIRABELLA FLORIDA. Starting from the mid 200’s.

Only minutes from the beaches, this new active adult community is perfectly located just south of Manatee Ave, off Village Green Pkwy.

Perfectly designed, open floor plans, 2BR/2BA plus den and 2CG. Luxurious amenities, pool, spa, gym, pickle ball, pet friendly community. HOA only $190/month. Models open daily. Contact us 941-254-3330 www.

MirabellaFlorida.com 106 WILLOW RENOVATED Cottage. 1 in from Beach, beautiful pool/spa. Lush landscaping $1,245,000.

Call Charles Buky Coldwell Banker 941-228-6086 MOBILE HOME for SALE. Bayshore Village. Clean & nicely furnished $10,500. 8 miles to Beach. By Owner 941-356-1456 MOBILE HOME for SALE 2BR/1BA Sand Piper Resort. New stove, Large deck, Furnished, Share. Walk to beach, Boat dock. $169,000 Call 413-204-0205

RENTALS: ANNUAL 3BR/2BA SPACIOUS GROUND level condo with many upgrades including new kitchen and covered parking. W/D hook up, includes water, sewer, trash, cable & grounds care in park like setting. Pool, sauna, and observation dock. $1,650 /mo, $1650 last and $1000 security. 2BR/2BA home w/ den 1650 s/f lawn care incl. w/d hook up , tile & wood, 1 carport, 1st, last $1,500/ mo.$1,500 sec dep.

Single family home, w/ existing rented 1 behind, on property. {NO PETS AT THIS PROPERTY.} Available July 1, Near St. Stevens 2BR/2BA Wildwood Springs ground level condo, pool tennis, inside W/D . Park like setting. $975/ mo1st month & security.

2BR/2BA home in 55+ golf community. Pool, tennis. Updated home in East Manatee. $1,500/ mo 1st month & security.

Credit & background required on all applicants over 18 Ask for Ed. DUNCAN REAL ESTATE 941-779-0304 www. teamduncan.com

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RENTALS: ANNUAL 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. 3BR/2BA ELEVATED, pet friendly, furnished duplex with garage $2500.

3BR/2BA Furnished Bayfront condo in Mariners Cove $2500. Contact A Paradise 941-778-4800 WEST BRADENTON HOUSE: 3803 15th Ave W. Available Now. Cute 2BR/2BA plus family room.

W/D hookups, car port, large yard. $1300/mo. First, Last, Security. Credit check.

Call 941-809-2488 text for info text to 26971

Call us today! 941-778-3986

3BR/2BA TOP FLOOR condo in Bradenton Beach. Washer/ Dryer, Private Elevator, 3 Car Garage. Partial Gulf Views! 1 block to beach. Furnished or Unfurnished. Small pet considered. $3,000/ mo. First/Last/Security.

Gulf-Bay Realty 941-7787244 ANNUAL RENTAL: HOUSE 3BR/3BA, Redesigned 2014, Huge lot 10500 s.f. 2 car garage, Beach, $2395/ mo, No pets , First, Last, Security. Text Mike 514952-7022 ANNUAL UNFURNISHED LAKESIDE Village Townhouse. 2BR/2.5BA Lake view. $1200/mo. 8 miles to Beach Realtor 941-356-1456

ANNUAL RENTAL: BRADENTON BEACH 2BR/1BA fully furnished condo, non smoking, no pets, background check & credit check required- $1500 per month. Available July 1st. Call 941-840-0117 or e-mail Jen@BowmanSellsHomes.com RETIRED WOMAN HAS Room & Bath to Rent for Employed Person with Local References. $600/ mo. Call 941-778-8645

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

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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!

PERICO BAY CLUB Villa. Seasonal Rental.

Furnished, flexible lease 1 to 6 months $1500/mo 2BR/2BA/1CG Realtor 941346-1456 FURNISHED BAYSHORE VILLAGE. Mobile Home.

Clean, nice $800/mo 8 miles to Beach. Realtor 941-356-1456

ROOMMATE WANTED CHRISTIAN LADY 50+ LOOKING for roommate to share 2BR/2BA Condo with amenities in West Bradenton. $600/mo includes utilities. Call 941-794-3865

TRANSPORTATION AMI TAXI metered-on-callcards accepted. Airport: Tampa $85, Sarasota $35, Clearwater $75, Fort Meyers $150, Orlando $150.

Call 800-301-4816. amitaxi4u@gmail.com, www. amitaxi.com ANYTIME TRANSPORTATION to all airports, appointments, casino, cruises, etc. Tampa $60. Sarasota $30. Pets welcome. Very dependable. Reasonable rates. Contact Jeanne.

941-779-5095

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