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Father’s Day ended with a Fourth of July-style bang on Anna Maria Island, with a lightning storm over the Gulf of Mexico at sunset.

Van Ostenbridge, Baugh Sunshine Law compliance questioned

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

MANATEE COUNTY – Constituent Dave Tank says he heard Manatee County Commission Chairman Kevin Van Ostenbridge and County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh discussing county business in a manner that was not compliant with Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Law. The Sunshine Law requires elected city and county officials to conduct and discuss their official governmental business with one another in properly noticed public meetings, and the state prohibits them from doing so in non-public, non-noticed settings.

On June 8, Tank expressed his Sunshine Law compliance concerns in an email addressed to Van Ostenbridge and Baugh.

Tank’s email was also shared with the five other county commissioners, County Ad-

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ministrator Scott Hopes and County Attorney Bill Clague.

“I ate lunch at Robin’s Downtown today. You sat down at the table next to me and talked loudly about various Manatee County matters. Van I assume you are aware that a Ostenbridge conversation between two or more commissioners about public business, without public notice, violates the state’s open meetings law.

I’d appreciate you avoiding this sort of thing in the future,” Tank’s email said in its entirety.

Tank also included a link to the Office of the Attorney Baugh General website that includes information on the Sunshine Law and a SEE SUNSHINE, PAGE 31

City to stop resort from monopolizing beach access parking Bradenton Beach is working to reclaim public parking that the Seabreeze at Anna Maria Inn has illegally staked out for its guests.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – The city is addressing complaints about the city-owned beach access at the west end of 23rd Street North being used as guest-only parking for a privately owned resort.

According to the Manatee County Property Appraiser’s Office, the Seabreeze at Anna Maria Inn resort property located on both sides of the city-owned western street end of the 2300 block of Gulf Drive North is

owned by Tri Star Properties LLC. According to state records, the LLC lists attorney Louis Najmy as its registered agent and Shawn Kaleta and Daniel Zoller as principals.

As of last week, several signs placed in or near the city-owned beach access area said, “Anna Maria Island Inn. Guest Parking Only. All Others May Be Towed at Owner’s Expense.”

On June 16, Police Chief John Cosby told the city commission he received three complaints about the resort trying to use public property for guest-only parking.

Cosby also said the current parking configuration blocks and hinders access for his officers and other first responders who use that beach access point to respond to water rescues, SEE PARKING, PAGE 31

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Planning board rejects proposed rezoning Planning and Zoning Board members want property rezoned to reflect the consensus they reached in 2021.

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BRADENTON BEACH – Planning and Zoning Board members have rejected a rezoning ordinance that would change some residential properties to mixed use, asking that it be rewritten to reflect the board’s previous consensus to rezone to two-family residential (R-2).

The ordinance that Building Official Steve Gilbert and City Planner Luis Serna presented on June 15 proposed rezoning more than 20 properties from Highland Avenue to Gulf Drive and from Second Street North to Cortez Road. The properties are zoned R-3 (multi-family residential) and city staff recommends rezoning them to mixed-use (MXD).

The building department is requesting the rezoning to create better consistency between the city’s zoning maps and the future land use maps contained in the city’s comprehensive plan. Gilbert stated previously that the existing map incon-

Left, John Burns and the other Planning and Zoning Board members rejected the rezoning ordinance as presented. Right, Building Official Steve Gilbert and City Planner Luis Serna hope to make the city’s zoning and future land use maps consistent with each other. sistencies could potentially create legal issues for the city.

The current R-3 zoning designation allows for up to 18 residential units per acre, but those same properties also carry the ROR (residential/office/retail) future land use map (FLUM) designation implemented when the city’s comprehensive plan was amended in 2008. The zoning map was never amended to bring it into agreement with the amended future land use map.

According to Gilbert, the ROR FLUM designation allows for a small store or retail operation, a takeout restaurant or an attorney’s office on the ground level with residential units above. The current R-3 zoning designation does not allow for those commercial uses. Gilbert and Serna recom-

mend maintaining the existing ROR FLUM designation and rezoning those properties to mixed-use consistent with the FLUM designation.

During preliminary discussions in May 2021, the board recommended rezoning those properties to R-2 (two-family residential) with an amended medium-density FLUM designation.

The R-2 zoning designation allows onefamily dwelling units, two-family dwelling units (duplexes), group homes, foster care facilities with less than five residents, family day care homes and private parks that include playgrounds and preservation and conservation uses. The R-3 designation allows one-family dwelling units, two-family dwelling units, multi-family dwelling units,

group homes, foster care facilities and family day care homes.

“The mixed-use would allow for increased lot coverage and increased total impervious surface coverage. Mixed-use provides for residential over retail, so this would give the opportunity to put small shops on the ground,” Gilbert told the board.

Board members John Burns, Ken McDonough, Fred Bartizal and Dan Morhaus expressed their collective desire that the ordinance eventually presented to the city commission for adoption, modification or rejection should reflect the board’s 2021 consensus.

Serna cautioned that downzoning those properties from R-3 to R-2 could expose the city to future legal challenges – including Bert Harris claims seeking compensation for the loss of the development rights currently granted by the R-3 zoning.

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Burns adamantly expressed his opposition to Ordinance 22-541 as presented during Wednesday’s meeting and he questioned why it didn’t reflect the board’s 2021 consensus.

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IN BRIEF

BY LESLIE LAKE SUN CORRESPONDENT

The Anna Maria Planning and Zoning Board will meet at city hall on Wednesday, June 22 at 2 p.m. The board will review a site plan amendment for paid parking in the Sandbar restaurant parking lot. The board will also review proposed amendments to the city’s alcohol ordinance. The agenda also calls for board member comments on landscaping noise, livability for residents and environmental and intergovernmental collaboration.

Wednesday’s meeting can be attended in person or by telephone by calling 1-929-205-6099 and entering the meeting ID: 85695567017.

A Hawaii-based company has the green light to operate an industrial fish farm in the Gulf of Mexico 44 miles southwest of Anna Maria Island, raising concerns among environmental groups.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a National Pollutant Discharge Eliminations System (NPDES) permit to Ocean Era Inc. of Kailu-Kona, Hawaii on June 8 to allow waste discharge from the proposed Velella Epsilon Aquatic Animal Facility.

The "net pen" facility will culture approximately 20,000 almaco jack over roughly a 12-month period, producing up to 80,000 pounds of finfish per year, assuming a 90% survival rate and an average weight of 4.4 pounds per fish.

The operation will consist of a supporting tender vessel and a single floating net pen cage 130 feet deep. The copper alloy mesh cage will be about 55 feet in diameter and 23 feet high.

Opposing the facility is a consortium of environmental groups, Don't Cage Our Oceans, whose goal is to stop the development of offshore finfish farming in the U.S. through federal law, policies and coalition building.

“This decision allowing construction of an industrial finfish farming facility sets a dangerous national precedent for corporate takeover of our public waters,” Director of Recirculating Farms Marianne Cufone said in a press release. “We hoped an agency tasked with protecting our environment would heed science and the negative global experience with these types of facilities, especially under the current administration.”

One local longtime fisherman and manager of Cortez Bait and Seafood, James Lee, doesn't share the environmental group's concerns.

"This is more than 40 miles offshore and in federal waters," Lee said. "I don't see this as an environmental problem."

Lee said that much of the seafood sold in his shop is farmed and pointed out that farming fish has a long history.

"The Egyptians farmed tilapia 5,000 years ago," he said.

According to the EPA website, it was determined that “sufficient information exists to conclude that the point source discharge from the marine aquaculture facility covered by this permit would not cause unreasonable degradation of the marine environment.”

The Anna Maria City Commission will meet on Thursday, June 23 at 6 p.m. The meeting agenda calls for college intern Destin Gollamudi to be introduced to the commission. Commissioners will then review a site plan approval request pertaining to paid parking in the Sandbar restaurant parking lot. The commission will be presented with the second and final reading of an amended alcohol ordinance that pertains in part to liquor sales.

The commission will also receive an update on a right of way use permit needed to construct a beachfront home at 105 Elm Ave. Thursday’s meeting can be attended in person or by telephone by calling 1-929-205-6099 and entering the meeting ID: 85392000280.

Bank lot beach parking on work session agenda Holmes Beach commissioners are planning to discuss reinstating an off-site parking option for beachgoers during their next work session. Mayor Judy Titsworth informed commissioners at a June 14 meeting that she terminated the city’s agreement for weekend after-hours beach parking at Hancock Whitney Bank on Gulf Drive after learning that beachgoers weren’t using the parking lot, while city taxpayers were paying for the insurance to have the lot available. Commissioner Jayne Christenson said she was not in favor of ending the agreement with the bank and would like the city commission to take the contract under consideration. Commission Chair Carol Soustek agreed to put the matter up for discussion at the Tuesday, June 28 work session. Manatee County Commissioner Kevin van Ostenbridge, a strong proponent of providing as much beach parking as possible in the city of Holmes Beach, was in the audience but did not offer comment.

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EPA issues permit for fish farm off AMI

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In reviewing the application for the project, the EPA completed an Ocean Discharge Criteria evaluation and looked at the following factors in defining “unreasonable” degradation: • Significant adverse changes in ecosystem diversity, productivity and stability of the biological community within the area of discharge and surrounding biological communities • Threat to human health through direct exposure to pollutants or through consumption of exposed aquatic organisms, • Loss of aesthetic, recreational, scientific or economic values which is unreasonable in relation to the benefit derived from the discharge.

“We’re exploring various options to continue our challenge of Ocean Era’s permit, but our president and federal lawmakers need to take bold action to protect our oceans from threats like this,” Cufone said.

The final permit, fact sheet, appeal procedures and other supporting documents are available on the EPA’s website: www/epa.gov/npdes-permits/oceanera-inc-velella-epsilon-aquatic-animal-productionfacility-national-pollutant.

The permit expires July 7, 2027.

Andrianna Natsoulas, campaign director of Don’t Cage Our Oceans, said, “Meanwhile, we’re continuing to work with coastal communities to call on our members of Congress to advance legislation like the Keep Finfish Free Act to preserve clean waters and strong local economies. We’ll keep up the pressure until our oceans are protected from corporate takeover.”

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Clam lease granted to improve water quality Sarasota Bay Watch has received the state’s first underwater aquaculture lease for clam restoration and research.

“In response to increasing interest in shellfish restoration activities, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Division of Aquaculture updated language to allow Aquaculture Management Agreements to be issued to qualified entities for restoration aquaculture purposes,” said Charlie Culpepper, assistant director of the Division of Aquaculture for FDACS. The lease agreement provides Sarasota Bay Watch the right to raise and distribute native hard-shell clams (Mercenaria campechiensis) to continue improving regional water quality through bivalve restoration. The 4.5acre plot will be leased for five years and will also host

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Sarasota Bay Watch volunteers at a recent clam release. scientific research. Sarasota Bay Watch has followed scientific advice from the Gulf Shellfish Institute’s Executive Director Steven Hesterberg in most of the activities

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regarding clam restoration.

Sarasota Bay Watch’s Executive Director Ronda Ryan is honored that the organization is being entrusted with the lease.

“This lease enables us to increase our restoration scope and provides a largescale project for research to advance the understanding of water quality issues and

impactful approaches to restoration,” Ryan said.

The shellfish allowed by the lease are protected by law from harvesting from outside parties. The clams are not for consumption but are used for their natural filtering properties, and Sarasota Bay Watch will grow and harvest these clams within the lease area for activities directly related to restoration.

It takes about 18 months for a clam to be ready for placement within a preassessed restoration site.

Meanwhile, the clams will filter water, spawn and reproduce within the lease area.

The group’s clam project began in 2018, and to date they have released more than 1.5 million clams with the help of community volunteers and plan to deploy another million clams in 2022.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Kingfish Boat Ramp project opposed I as a resident of West Bay Cove, and my neighbors on AMI, are quite unhappy regarding the plans to - in essence - pave paradise and put up a parking lot.

The BBQs will be removed, the picnic tables gone, to what end?

When does this desecration stop?

Why don’t we as taxpayers and residents have a say in what happens to our surroundings?

How does this benefit AMI? Sixty-one trees will be removed, and the area will be paved!

A short time ago a meeting was held under the trees at Kingfish with Holmes Beach staff, the mayor, county staff and other interested parties, and no mention of tree removal was proffered. Why? Manatee County is pushing through expansion of the Kingfish marina in Holmes Beach. No one in the city, including the commissioners, are in favor of the removal of almost 100 Australian pines.

These trees provide shade to the picnic area and more importantly to the shoreline. The water at the shoreline and the immediate areas will experience dramatic temperature increases, at what cost to the aquatic habitat?

Residents and visitors to AMI will be greeted, not by the naturally treed environment, but 30, 40, or 50 boat trailers in front of the “Welcome to AMI” sign.

It is urgent that we email our commissioners and our State Sen. Jim Boyd to Save These Trees.

This is the link to email all commissioners: https://www. mymanatee.org/government/ board_of_county_commissioners/ contact_your_commissioner For Sen. Boyd: https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/s21?pref=full Paul Reed Steberger Holmes Beach

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THURSDAY, JUNE 23

Please visit www.cityofbradentonbeach.com or contact city hall for more information.

June 30, 9 a.m. – Community Redevelopment Agency work meeting

Bubble Show and Play by Big Idea Balloons, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

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

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

AMI Chamber Business Card Exchange, Topsail Steamer at the AMI Chamber, 5313 Gulf Drive N., Holmes Beach, 5-7 p.m., $5 for members and $10 for prospective members. Reserve to 941-7781541 or info@amichamber.org Macroalgae Art Class, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 6 p.m.

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

Seashore Shell Walk, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 9 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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Saturday mornings at the NEST, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m. to noon Music on the Porch, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, 2-4 p.m.

SUNDAY, JUNE 26

Master Gardener volunteer mobile plant clinic, Robinson Preserve, Valentine House, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m. to noon

TUESDAY, JUNE 28

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

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

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

Tech Help, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2-3:30 p.m.

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

American Seoul, Helena Rho virtual author event, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

THURSDAY, JUNE 30

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

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Mayor re-elected, three running for two commission seats Mayor Judy Titsworth will retain her office for another two years, while three candidates vie for two commission seats.

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

HOLMES BEACH – Come November, there could be a shake up on the city’s commission dais.

The candidate qualifying period for the Nov. 8 election ended at noon on June 17, and when the dust settled, three candidates emerged vying for two seats on the city commission.

Incumbent Jayne Christenson is

running for her second term as a city commissioner. She’s challenged

by Dan Diggins and Greg Kerchner.

Diggins is no stranger to the Holmes Beach political scene, having previously run for a commission seat in 2016 against former Commissioner Marvin Grossman.

Kerchner currently serves the city on the planning commission.

Noticeably absent from the list of people running for one of the two available city commission seats is incumbent Commissioner Kim Rash.

After serving for four years over two terms on the city commission, Rash made the decision to step away from Holmes Beach politics when his current term ends in November.

With only two seats up for grabs,

the two highest vote getters in the Nov. 8 election will take the seats on the dais. The swearing-in ceremony will take place once the election results are certified.

Joining the commissioners on the dais will be Mayor Judy Titsworth. With no challengers throwing their hats into the ring, Titsworth is automatically re-elected to serve her third term in the city’s highest office.

A Holmes Beach native, Titsworth served for several years on the city commission and as commission chair before stepping into the mayor’s office in 2018.

This is the second time she’s run for the mayoral office without an opponent.

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Manatee County Commission Chair Kevin Van Ostenbridge, far left, issues a warning to Holmes Beach commissioners prior to a work session discussion on parking garages.

Gloves come off in parking garage discussion A discussion on a parking garage ban has escalated tensions between Holmes Beach city leaders and a county commissioner.

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

HOLMES BEACH – The gloves are off in the fight between city leaders and Manatee County Commission Chair Kevin Van Ostenbridge after the county commissioner made an appearance during a city commission work session.

With the possibility of a parking garage ban in Holmes Beach on the agenda, commissioners weren’t surprised when Van Ostenbridge wanted to share his opinion on the issue. After being welcomed by city commissioners, he stepped up to the podium during public comment to issue a warning against the potential prohibition of parking garages in the city.

“Think long and hard before you make

this decision,” he said, stating that prior city commission decisions have resulted in county commissioners rejecting funding requests.

“How do I say this politely? It’s not an accident that the governor vetoed $2 million in funding for the city,” Van Ostenbridge said, insinuating that the recent cut made by Gov. Ron DeSantis to the state’s budget removing appropriation funds for water quality in the city was related to parking discussions.

“There will be good or bad consequences to what is decided here today,” he said, adding a warning to commissioners to be thoughtful in their deliberations.

After speaking to commissioners, Van Ostenbridge left the June 14 meeting but told Mayor Judy Titsworth later that he listened to the ensuing discussion on Zoom.

“I’m sorry he couldn’t stay,” Titsworth said when the parking garage discussion began on the dais. She noted that with taxable SEE GARAGE, PAGE 31

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Qualifying closes for fire board seats BRADENTON – Of the three open seats on West Manatee Fire Rescue’s board of commissioners, only one is contested, with the incumbent running to retain his seat.

Newcomer Derrick Warner was the only candidate to qualify during the election qualifying period that ended at noon on June 17 for seat two on the commission’s board, currently held by Commissioner George Harris. His four-year term will begin after being sworn in at the district’s organizational meeting held after the results of the Nov. 8 election are certified.

Taking seat three, the one held by Commissioner Al Robinson, is William

“Billy” Burke, another newcomer who ran unopposed.

Fighting to stay in his seat is Commissioner David Bishop, who currently holds seat four on the fire commission.

He is opposed by candidate Roger Morrow. Voters will decide who wins the seat for the next four years during the Nov. 8 general election.

Only Manatee County registered voters who live in WMFR’s district are eligible to vote for the district’s board of commissioners. The district includes all three cities on Anna Maria Island, Cortez and western unincorporated Manatee County.

Force main project causes road closure The Manatee County force main repair and replacement project on Holmes Boulevard has the street closed to all users between 54th and 55th Streets through June 24.

While the road is expected to reopen by the weekend, work on the project is expected to continue in the area through the end of June.

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Cole, Maro qualify for city commission races City Commissioner Marilyn Maro’s term will expire in November unless city voters change term limits.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – Incumbent city commissioners Ralph Cole and Marilyn Maro will run unopposed in the fall city elections, but Maro can’t serve another term if city voters retain the city’s existing term limits.

Running unopposed, Cole will automatically serve another two-year term as the Ward 4 commissioner, but

Incumbents running unopposed in Anna Maria Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy and city commissioners Deanie Sebring and Mark Short will each run unopposed in the upcoming fall city elections. Having completed the candidate qualifying process with the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections office, Murphy, Sebring and Short will automatically earn additional twoyear terms in office.

Maro’s term expires after the November election.

Maro’s ability to serve another two-year term as the Ward 2 commissioner will depend on whether city voters, in the upcom- Cole ing city elections, retain or abolish the term limits that currently apply to the city’s elected officials.

According to the Bradenton Beach city charter, “No person may hold the same elected office for more than three consecutive terms or portions thereof.”

Last year, city voters retained term limits by a narrow 177-165 vote margin. One year later, as recommended by the charter review committee and

unanimously supported by the city commission, city voters will again be asked if they want to remove the term limit provision from the city charter. The term limit question is one of five Maro proposed charter amendments to be placed before city voters in the fall election.

If city voters abolish term limits, Maro can serve another term. If city voters retain term limits, Maro will not be allowed to serve another term and that vacant seat would be filled by commission appointment or a special election – depending on what city voters decide regarding another proposed

charter amendment that would allow the commission to appoint someone to fill a commission vacancy of longer than six months. The charter currently requires a special election to fill a commission seat vacant for more than six months.

When asked if Maro could run in the special election if such a scenario unfolds, City Attorney Ricinda Perry said she did not think the city charter would allow Maro to run.

Former mayoral candidate and Ward 3 resident David Galuszka attempted to qualify to run against Cole in the Ward 4 race, but he was not eligible to run in that race because he does not reside in Ward 4.

Proposed charter amendments ready for fall ballot Murphy

The Bradenton Beach City Commission has adopted a city ordinance that formalizes the five proposed city charter amendments to be placed before city voters this fall.

Ballot question 1 seeks to amend the city’s existing forfeiture of office procedures for the removal of a sit-

appointment.

Question 4 proposes eliminating the term limits that currently apply to the city’s elected officials.

Question 5 proposes allowing the commission to address city employee benefits in a city resolution rather than a city ordinance.

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Question 2 pertains to temporarily filling a vacant ward commission seat with someone from outside of that commission ward.

Question 3 proposes allowing the commission to fill a commission vacancy of more than six months by

With qualifying now closed, election season is here and Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer has a reminder for the public – removing election signs is a crime.

Tokajer asks the public to be re-

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COVID-19 high in Manatee County JUNE 13

Cases 298 % Positivity 22.39% Deaths < 10 % Eligible population vaccinated 72.5% New hospital admissions 52

JUNE 20

Cases 281 % Positivity 22.40% Deaths < 10 % Eligible population vaccinated 72.5% New hospital admissions 48

Manatee County community level of COVID-19 transmission Source: Centers for Disease Control

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City receives park funding

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Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth had good news to share with commissioners during a June 14 meeting – the city is receiving funding from the Hagen Family Foundation. Titsworth said the city has been awarded $51,000 to help pay for park improvements throughout the city. Over the years, the foundation has consistently awarded the city funding for parks, contributing to the city field project among others, including awarding funds to help pay for the new playground at the park complex. Though no specific plans for the funds were mentioned, Titsworth previously said they could be used to help construct a path and exercise equipment around the city field park complex.

Community garden plots available If you’re an Anna Maria Island part-time or full-time resident who has always dreamed of having their own garden plot, there are some available in Holmes Beach. The city’s Parks and Beautification Committee has created more than a dozen plots to test a community garden project next to city hall in Veterans’ Park at 5800 Marina Drive. An application is required to acquire a plot; plots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications received on or before July 31 are granted a one-year initial period which can be renewed. To apply, contact the deputy city clerk at deputyclerk@holmesbeachfl.org or call 941-708-5800.

Beautification project terminated Due to higher than expected design and engineering costs, the Bradenton Beach City Commission has terminated a proposed FDOT grant-funded beautification and landscaping project along Gulf Drive. The commission took this action on June 16 after several previous discussions regarding the design and engineering work done by Lynn Burnett’s LTA Engineers firm exceeding $60,000. The money used to pay the design and engineering expenses came from the city’s general fund and not from the grant money.

The unused $104,000 in grant money for the landscaping and beautification work will revert back to the state.

Topsail Steamer hosting business card exchange The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce’s next business card exchange will be at Topsail Steamer, 5313 Gulf Drive N. in Holmes Beach on Thursday, June 23 from 5-7 p.m. Enjoy light bites, adult beverages, networking opportunities and door prizes. Bring business cards to exchange with other business owners and managers.

All participants are also encouraged to bring a door prize to give away; your business will be announced. RSVP by email to becky@amichamber.org or call 941-778-1541.

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BOARD: Rejects proposed rezoning FROM PAGE 3

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Deputy clerk recognized by national organization City staff from Longboat Key and other nearby municipalities joined Holmes Beach City Clerk and Florida Association of City Clerk’s President Stacey Johnston, second from right, in recognizing Deputy Clerk Michelle Lowe, right, for obtaining the designation of certified municipal clerk through the International Institution of Municipal Clerks.

“What I don’t understand is that we had a consensus. We had a clear recommendation. What I would be looking for is an ordinance that implements that consensus recommendation,” Burns said.

Regarding the proposed mixeduse zoning designation, Burns said, “The MXD zoning district has allowances for a couple other things.

Instead of 35% lot coverage, it goes to 70% – twice the lot coverage. Any time you increase the lot coverage you decrease the spacing between the structures and that affects the general appearance of the area; and it can or cannot affect property values, as can placing a ROR bottom story retail/office downstairs. Seventy percent lot coverage changes the character of the area as well. It's expansion, of, essentially, a commercial district. In addition, the maximum lot coverage plus impervious (surface) goes from 40% to 85%, which decreases the green

space and affects the entire area in a different fashion.”

In defense of the ordinance language presented that day, Gilbert said city staff was originally charged with bringing the city’s zoning designations into agreement with the city’s existing FLUM designations, and the ordinance presented reflected that city commission directive.

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A handful of potentially impacted residents and property owners attended Wednesday’s meeting. During public input, homeowner Herman Fernandez expressed concerns that mixed-use zoning would create additional parking issues and lead to the commercialization of those residential areas. He said staff’s proposed rezoning would not be a positive move for the permanent residents living in those areas.

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I’m not sure this is a good move,” Fernandez said.

Property owner Evelyn Stob said she likes the board’s proposed R-2 zoning designation better than city staff’s proposed mixed-use zoning designation.

Fernandez’s neighbor, Mark Heller, said he doesn’t want bars and restaurants being located in areas currently zoned for residential uses.

Gilbert said he doesn’t think the commission’s intent in 2008, before his arrival, was to allow for more bars and restaurants, but to allow for ground level retail operations with residential units above.

In response to the board’s request for a revised ordinance, Gilbert said he’s not comfortable rewriting the ordinance without first discussing it with the city attorney. He also said changing the current FLUM designation from ROR to medium density residential would require a second and separate ordinance.

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Above, Esther the loggerhead sea turtle was satellite tagged on Coquina Beach by Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and the Sea Turtle Conservancy on June 20. Right, Esther swims into the Gulf of Mexico after being tagged.

Sea turtle tagged at Coquina Beach A crowd gathered on south Coquina Beach Monday morning to cheer on Esther the loggerhead sea turtle as she made her way back to the Gulf of Mexico after being tagged with a satellite transmitter by volunteers from Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring and the Sea Turtle Conservancy.

The tagging helps the organizations gather valuable data about sea turtle migration habits. The oldest sea turtle

conservation organization in the world, the Sea Turtle Conservancy has tagged hundreds of turtles. According to the organization, being tagged and surrounded by people for a few minutes has no negative impact on their health.

The Sun will share weekly updates on Esther’s whereabouts and whether she returns to AMI to nest. For more information on sea turtle conservation, visit islandturtlewatch.com or conserveturtles.org.

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

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

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

• Fill in the holes you dig in the sand before leaving the beach; they can trap nesting and hatching sea turtles, which cannot live long out of the water. To report large holes or other turtle obstacles: • City of Anna Maria code enforcement — 941-708-6130, ext. 139 or ext. 129.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Source: Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring

NESTING NEWS Turtle nests laid: 271 (Record: 544 in 2019) False crawls: 252 (Record: 831 in 2010) Source: Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring

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Origins and culinary fusion Joe Rimer PESTO BISTRO AND WINE BAR

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uite often when we dine out, we will choose a type of cuisine that we are in the mood for to determine where we want to go. This can take the form of a nationality, ethnicity and/or the actual type of food - steak, seafood, vegan, etc.

When a menu is designed around a region or specific location, it brings with it items that we associate with that area. These creations evolved over time in that original area, using ingredients that were primarily native to that location. Cooking techniques for these items can also be specific to the area that they come from. The dishes take on their own new twists and are constantly recreated in new forms as they migrate through new areas.

Some of the most exciting parts of menu development can be taking a classic dish and finding new ingredients (often indigenous and readily available to that area) to give that recipe a new spin.

Occasionally people will

say, “That’s not how that dish is normally prepared.”

But the fact is where they grew up with that dish, it had probably already changed from its place of origin. More than likely there are also many other areas (not only in the U.S. but worldwide) that have a slightly different version of that “classic.”

Fusing one cuisine to another is what has brought us such an awesome and diverse world of food that we now live in. It is part of the reason we have a whole network devoted to it. As great as the French Chef Escoffier was in bringing French cuisine to its place in culinary history, we need to remember that French cuisine was less than desired prior to Queen Catherine de Medici bringing her Italian chefs to the French court.

These chefs brought their classics which were married to France’s offerings, hence cuisine migration and fusion. Also, that Caesar salad that you love… not from Italy. It originated in a resort hotel in Mexico City (by an “Italian chef ” named Caesar Cardini). Pasta… its roots are in China!

Finding menus and dishes that are truly authentic to their origins is not at odds with recipes that have

evolved but is actually another option for a great dining experience. This usually will occur with chefs who have relocated from that area of cuisine or someone who has studied (and/or lived in) that region. Often this will involve bringing in ingredients from that area that may be less common to the new location. This also exposes these items to the new area and in essence adds to the growth of more culinary fusion.

Even in the same country (the U.S. being a perfect example), there is a huge diversity of regional tastes.

These preferred menu styles further influence crossovers and growth of menu ideas.

When menus are being developed, we also need to take into account dietary restraints and this can also push us to find and incorporate additional ingredients that may not have been commonplace just a few decades ago. All of these situations and challenges only add depth to our culinary endeavors.

We are truly fortunate that we live in a time that gives us so many great culinary options!

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1 cup whipped cream 1/4 cup sugar Splash vanilla • Whip the above three ingredients to soft peaks and then fold together with mascarpone mixture.

• Lady fingers dipped in Amaretto, honey and espresso - as you dip the fingers, layer them in glass or pan and then add mixture on top.

• Add additional layers of dipped cookies to your preference.

• Let set up in refrigerator for a couple of hours prior to serving.

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Fishing with Capt. Kevin Wessel Reel Time RUSTY CHINNIS

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y pliers were in one hand and a fly was in the other as I prepared to cut the leader and change flies. Pausing, I looked up to check with Capt. Kevin Wessel before committing.

“Tarpon coming at 11 o’clock,” he said. When I asked if I had time to change the fly, he shook his head “no.”

Stepping up to the bow, I saw the fish about 50 feet away and made a cast, leading them about 10 feet. After pausing to let the fly sink, I put the cork handle under my arm and started stripping with both hands to bring the fly to “life.” Three strips later and the line came tight as the second tarpon in the string broke ranks to inhale the worm pattern. I set the hook with a quick, sharp strip strike and moved the rod to my hands as fly line leaped from the deck, wrapping around my left hand in the process. Luckily, I was able to shake it free just as the fish bolted away from the boat.

This was a big, hot fish and his first run took all my fly line and about 150 yards of backing. The run was interrupted only briefly as the tarpon made a spectacular head shaking jump just feet from Mike Adno, a friend who was fishing to the north of us. After the jump, the fish went around Adno’s anchor line and made a hard left,

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Capt. Kevin Wessel, an accomplished photographer, captured this awesome image of a leaping tarpon. heading west. Fortunately, he was able to disconnect and release the line as I slackened my drag to prevent a possible break-off.

Looking back at Wessel I suggested we chase the fish as I noticed that half of my backing had disappeared from the reel with no sign of the run ending. Quickly releasing the anchor, he

started the motor and we followed as I furiously reeled in backing. When I had the fly line back on the reel, I started to work the tarpon, swinging the rod right, then left, applying maximum pressure trying to throw the fish off balance.

This trip was turning out to be very rewarding on many levels. My friend

Andy Grosso had won the trip in a raffle at the Compound Boardshop in Sarasota during the annual FlyFishing Film Tour event. Hosted by The Mangrove Coast Fly Fishers, the funds raised went to the environmental group Suncoast Waterkeeper.

After about 20 minutes and several jumps, I had the leader in the guides (considered a catch) for the fourth time when I applied additional pressure, parting the 16-pound class tippet (the weakest link). After high fives, I cracked a celebratory beer and Grosso - who had jumped and broken off a tarpon earlier - stepped to the bow.

Moments later, a distant rain cloud obscured the late afternoon sun, making spotting fish impossible until they were right under the boat. It was after 6 p.m., so we decided to call it a day.

Although it’s always hard to leave tarpon when they’re feeding, we had experienced a great day of fishing.

Capt. Wessel had correctly guessed, based on over two decades of experience, that it would be an afternoon bite, coinciding with a strong outgoing tide. We had started at 1 p.m. and found schools of fish everywhere in super clear water. It was beautiful to behold and good target practice, but it wasn’t until the tide was in full retreat that the fish began feeding.

In five hours, we had thrown at hundreds of tarpon, jumped two, landed one, and had multiple looks, leans and follows. Capt. Kevin Wessel can be reached for charters by calling 941-9159514. Check out his website and book online at http://barefootfishin.com.

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Good start on summer fishing CAPT. DAVE WHITE

Fishing has been phenomenal for us here at Anna Maria Charters this last week, from tarpon on the beaches to wahoo offshore.

The summertime weather is here and we are getting some good patterns in the fishery.

Inshore, we’re targeting mangrove snapper, gag grouper, Spanish mackerel, snook, sharks and tarpon. We especially enjoy targeting tarpon when they’re here. Using crabs and threadfin as our primary baits, we’ve had good success on the beaches and in the passes so far.

Offshore, red snapper, gag grouper, red grouper, mangrove snapper and yellowtail snapper are filling the cooler. We also like to do a bit of trolling to see what we can come up with. Last week we booked a couple wahoo and landed one, with the occasional blackfin tuna and bonita as well. All around, fishing has been great. Hopefully we continue to see things remain strong.

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Mike Kaleta, of Holmes Beach, shows off a tarpon caught last week with Capt. Johnny Mattay of Anna Maria Charters.

No swim advisory for Palma Sola South A no swim advisory remains in effect for Palma Sola South, located along Manatee Avenue West at Palma Sola Bay. The advisory indicates that water contact may pose an increased risk of infectious disease.

Officials at the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County report

that test results from water samples taken at Palma Sola South on June 6 and June 8 and again on June 13 and June 15 showed elevated levels of enterococci, or fecal, bacteria.

The advisory will be in effect until the water meets Environmental Protection Agency safety guide-

lines. Other beaches in Manatee County are not under an advisory.

The Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program provides residents with up-to-date information about water quality to protect the health of Manatee County beachgoers. For more information, call 941-714-7593.

Dinghy dock replaced Duncan Seawall, Dock & Boat Lift has completed the installation of a new public dinghy dock near the foot of the Bridge Street Pier. The dinghy dock replacement project was funded by the Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), but Manatee County will reimburse the CRA for 50% of the project costs. The same funding partnership will apply to the larger portion of the project that pertains to the expansion of the floating dock next to the pier.

The dock expansion project will include the installation of perpendicular finger piers and the potential expansion eastward of the existing floating dock to provide more space for finger piers. The dock expansion project is currently being delayed by a permitting issue pertaining to the use of state-owned submerged lands east of the existing floating dock.

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Condo living getting more complicated

lorida is the mecca for condo living. East coast, west coast, the Panhandle, Orlando - no matter where you go in Florida, it’s likely you will trip over a condominium complex. However, the carefree condo living turnkey lifestyle so many Floridians have come to love is under the scrutiny of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. I’ve written frequently about needing a “condo personality” to successfully embrace the condo lifestyle. “Live and let live” is the approach all condo owners should adopt.

Losing total control of your property and the ability to make even small decisions is not for everyone.

You may love that all of the landscaping is taken care of, but you may hate that you can’t plant your tomatoes at the beginning of the season. You may love that you don’t need to clean and add chemicals to the pool, but you may hate when another resident tells you your grandchildren are making too much noise. And you may love that the roof repairs are someone else’s responsibility, but you won’t like the special assessment you

Castles in the Sand LOUISE BOLGER have to pay to do the repairs.

Now, after the Surfside catastrophe, as predicted, there is more fallout. Florida lawmakers have passed legislation requiring recertification of condominium buildings three stories or taller that are more than 30 years old, or more than 25 years old within 3 miles of the coast, ongoing every 10 years thereafter. Now Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are getting into the act.

The majority of lenders follow Fannie and Freddie guidelines when they are qualifying individuals for home mortgages, and they in turn guarantee the loans. Now Fannie and Freddie are requiring certain actions in order to mitigate their risk of loss for mortgages they are backing. The quasi-governmental

agencies are creating a database of condominiums ineligible for financing and, therefore, they will not approve mortgages for buyers in these buildings.

Primarily they are looking for maintenance issues in older condo buildings that will make them ineligible for secured mortgages. The major issue is significant deferred maintenance and unsafe conditions. Are the deficiencies, defects, substantial damage or deferred maintenance severe enough to affect the safety, soundness, structural integrity or habitability of the property?

Do the required improvements impede the safe and sound functioning of one or more of the building’s major structural or mechanical elements? And has the building not passed or completed inspection required by local ordinance or state statute?

In addition, lenders, with the assistance of condo boards and/or managers, are being asked to complete a questionnaire regarding the condition of the building. Most of the questions involve knowledge of deficiencies in structural integrity and safety. Some of

these questions can be answered by board members, who are usually residents of the building, but others may require professional documentation. As of now the permanent requirements are still being worked on and will be available to lenders in the coming months.

This will be a new responsibility for condo boards whose directors are charged with maintaining buildings and preserving their value. If a lender is uncertain or unable to confirm the safety of the building, they will decline the loan so as not to jeopardize their relationship with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. At this point it’s confusing, but will probably smooth out over time. If you own a condo unit or are considering purchasing one, be aware of changes on the horizon.

Even if your purchase does not require financing, you still want to guarantee the building you’re purchasing is secure in order to keep your carefree lifestyle carefree.

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Owl presentation a ‘hoot’ at Island Branch Library David Sadkin from Wildlife Inc. gave an informative and entertaining lecture featuring live owls at the Island Branch Library.

BY JASON SCHAFFER SUN CORRESPONDENT | jschaffer@amisun.com

HOLMES BEACH - Children and parents alike had an educational and entertaining morning with live owls as Wildlife Inc.’s David Sadkin brought three of his owl friends for a presentation to the Island Branch Library on June 16.

It was standing room only to get up close with animals that are common on the Island, but due to their silence in flight and their nocturnal nature, are rarely seen.

“Owls are raptors, which means they are birds of prey that feed on live animals in the wild,” said Sadkin, at which time a child in the front row responded telling him that raptors are dinosaurs that will eat you. “No, that’s a

velociraptor; it was a dinosaur that lived millions of years ago,” Sadkin responded.

Sadkin brought a barred owl, a barn owl and a great horned owl to show the children the various traits and features unique to each. All three owls are permanent residents at Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Inc. in Bradenton Beach due to accidents that left two of them unable to fly; the great horned owl lost an eye due to eating rodents that had been poisoned by rodenticides meant to control rat and mouse populations.

“A lot of people don’t know that the biggest threat to these animals is destruction of their habitats from land development and poisons used to control rodents known as rodenticides,” Sadkin said. “An acre of land can support 3,000 birds.”

The children learned plenty more owl facts, including the fact that all birds can turn their heads around backwards due to having 14 vertebrae in their necks versus the seven in humans. The reason

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Wildlife Inc.’s David Sadkin holds a great horned owl that lost its left eye due to eating rodents that had ingested rodenticide poison. owls do it so often is because they can’t move their eyes left and right and have virtually no peripheral vision. They also learned that while owls aren’t fast flyers, they are efficient hunters because they make no sound when they fly, so their prey never knows

they’re coming, especially since they hunt at night.

It’s not just owls that come into the care of Wildlife Inc. Sadkin said that squirrels and rabbits are two of the most common brought in. He warned that things are not always as they seem and it’s not

always a good idea to believe just because baby animals are alone, they have been abandoned - it’s usually not the case.

“A lot of people find baby animals such as rabbits and believe they have been abandoned by their mothers. The truth is, some animals such as rabbits guard their young from a distance.

They’ll only stop by the babies once or twice a day to feed them, then they go hide and watch for predators. It’s best to leave them alone and not assume your help is needed,” Sadkin said.

Wildlife Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves all of Manatee County. Their priority is to save wildlife through rehabilitation and education, and they have been doing that for 35 years.

With an annual budget close to $200,000, they are funded solely by donations and private grants, with no funding from local, state or federal governments. Donations can be made through their website at wildlifeinc.org or by mail at Wildlife Inc., P.O. Box 1449, Anna Maria, FL 34216.

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Steven Martin, of Diamond Quality Turf, has befriended a baby parakeet he rescued from being bullied by crows at a job site on Anna Maria Island. Above right, "Appa," the name he gave the bird based on a character in the Avatar TV series, sits on his shoulder during his breaks at work. Far right, Martin places the bird in a palm tree while he works at the job site. He witnesses the parents feeding their baby throughout the day.

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Vehicle rental ban discussions to continue HOLMES BEACH – Commissioners are considering prohibiting licensed vehicle rentals in the city’s commercial district, but they want to have more discussion before making a decision.

If commissioners ban the rentals, existing businesses would not be affected, but new rental businesses planning on brick-and-mortar locations in the city, including those that rent low-speed vehicles, would have to apply for a special exception.

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Business owners who bring rental vehicles into Holmes Beach for clients from off-Island locations would not be affected.

City Planner Bill Brisson said the issue with allowing licensed vehicle rentals is that the site plans are difficult to enforce and business owners commonly park vehicles for rent in required parking spaces for customers.

“Enforcement is a nightmare,” he said. “They won’t follow the rules.

Almost all existing (licensed vehicle

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City codes do not allow for rental businesses to park vehicles for rent in parking spaces that are required by their site plans for customer use. The number of required parking spaces is determined by the type of business and the size of the location.

Commissioners agreed to keep the discussion on a future work session agenda for further consideration.

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OBITUARIES Atsushi Arai Holmes Beach resident Atsushi Arai passed away on June 14, 2022. He was 94 years old.

Atsushi was born in 1928 in Taiwan, which was part of Japan at that time. He was the youngest of 13 children. At the end of World War II, his family had to evacuate to Japan, which caused a major interruption in their lives.

However, this early experience of establishing lasting ties in a foreign country shaped Atsushi’s entire life. His chosen field of work was the business of import-export, which gave him plenty of opportunities to meet

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people from different countries. As part of his work, he was “posted” in Burma and Hong Kong in the early 60s. Then, from 1970 to 1997, he lived in Hong Kong, first as the branch manager of Sun Trading, then later as the managing director of his own company.

He met his wife, Martha, while both were working for the American Army base in Camp Kobe in occupied Japan. They married in 1953 and their daughter, Asako, was born in 1959.

After Hong Kong, his “international” life continued as he and Martha immigrated to the United States. They established roots in Holmes Beach, Florida and have lived here since 1997.

Atsushi was a generous and kind man, an avid Tampa Bay Rays fan and an enthusiastic Sudoku player. Throughout all the foreign residences, there was a common

thread in his life that was based in the traditional values of his home country, Japan.

He is survived by his wife, Martha; his daughter, Asako; and his son-in-law, Aron.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 4 p.m. at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory, 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd St. W., Bradenton, Florida 34209. Condolences may be made to: www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.

not know. The victim said one of the men hit him in the eye with a rock but refused treatment from EMTs. The suspects were described as being bikers by witnesses, but identities were not known to anyone on the scene. No arrests have been made, and the incident remains under investigation.

6/11, 10 p.m., resisting without violence, 113 11th St. S. The officer responded in reference to a female trespassing who had been previously told to leave. She refused to give her name, and began acting as if she was using an unknown

substance. While the property owner was on the way to see if a property crime had been committed, the female suspect took off running. The officer called for assistance, and when backup arrived, they located the woman in the back yard of the property. The suspect resisted being handcuffed and began kicking and screaming, resulting in officers having to use pepper spray to gain control. The struggle to detain the suspect continued, but she was taken into custody where she was decontaminated for the pepper spray at the police

Irma Yatros Irma Linda (Schrader) Yatros, 87, of Holmes Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2022. Irma was born in Batesville, Indiana on June 29, 1934, to Reuben and Mary Schrader. She received her bachelor's and master's degrees from

the University of Indiana. She met and married John E. Yatros in Frankfurt, Germany in 1961. They moved to Barbourville, Kentucky in 1965. In 1993 they purchased a home in Holmes Beach, making it their permanent home in 2004.

Irma was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. John Yatros (2005). She is survived by her daughter Mimi (Greg) Kelly and grandchildren Megan (Omel) Perchatsch and Patrick (Jessica) Kelly, all of Louisville, Kentucky; and son Dr. Gy (Maria) Yatros and grandson Nicholas Yatros of Holmes Beach.

Irma will be laid to rest next to her husband in the Schrader family plot in Huntersville, Indiana. The family will have a private memorial service in Holmes Beach later this summer. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Tidewell Hospice. station, then taken to Manatee County Jail.

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6/7, 11 a.m., petit theft, 5347 Gulf Drive.

The officer responded to Fun and More Rentals after a store employee stated a man asked to test ride a bicycle. The man left the store in an unknown direction and did not return. The employee did not ask for any information from the suspect before releasing the bicycle to him.

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Coast Guard rescues three boaters The U.S. Coast Guard Station Cortez’s Search and Rescue crew saved three boaters on June 17, responding to a Digital Selective Calling Alert on VHF Channel 16 that a vessel was taking on water. The crew quickly located the vessel about 25 nautical miles west of Egmont Key, rescuing three survivors minutes before the vessel capsized.

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Register now for fishing camp It’s officially summer and camp is underway for children and teens at The Center of Anna Maria Island. One of the nonprofit’s specialty camps is fishing camp, which begins on Monday, June 27. During the camp, kids entering kindergarten through sixth grade will spend four days learning to fish, tie knots, bait a hook, cast and reel

in their big catch while making new friends. Every participant is required to bring their own fishing pole. The camp runs through Thursday, June 30 from 9 a.m. to noon daily and the cost is $90 for Center members or $105 for nonmembers. To register, call The Center at 941-778-1908 or email customerservice@centerami.org.

Senior Adventures trips planned for July Trips for seniors continue with The Center of Anna Maria Island and Senior Adventures. Van transportation from The Center is provided for area seniors for each day trip. The cost is $5 and pre-registration is advised but not required. Each trip is limited to 14 people. On Friday, July 1 at 10 a.m., the group will travel to the Red Barn Flea Market in Bradenton. On Wednesday, July 13, Senior Adventures

will travel to Jungle Gardens in Sarasota.

The van leaves The Center at 10 a.m. and entrance to the park is not included in the cost of transportation. The final trip of the month is on Wednesday, July 20 when the group will leave at 9 a.m. to journey to Solomon’s Castle. To reserve a spot, call The Center at 941-778-1908. The Center is located at 407 Magnolia Ave. in Anna Maria.

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PARKING: City to stop monopoly of beach access parking FROM PAGE 1

drownings and other emergency situations. Cosby said he’s going to rope off a portion of the street-end for emergency responders regardless of what the commission decides to do with the public parking. Cosby said that will probably result in the loss of four parking spaces.

Mayor John Chappie and Building Official Steve Gilbert noted Section 5835 of the city’s code of ordinances prohibits parking any vehicle at or within 100 feet of a city-owned street-end or terminus along the Gulf of Mexico or Sarasota Bay unless it’s properly marked as city-provided parking.

After stressing the importance of protecting public access to the beaches, Chappie said, “We’ve got to take control of this situation. It is a problem because we’ve had complaints.”

Cosby said a properly designated public parking area requires parking bumpers and signs that designate those spaces for public use. He said the designated public spaces would then be available on a first-come, first-served basis which would not exclude resort guests, noting that overnight parking is not allowed in city-owned parking areas.

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As of last week, several signs were in place that improperly claimed the beach access parking area was for resort guests only.

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The Seabreeze at Anna Maria Inn resort cannot restrict the public from using the beach access parking area at the west end of 23rd Street North.

Gilbert said he’s not aware of any agreement between the resort and the city that allows for guest-only parking. Gilbert and Commissioner Ralph Cole noted it would take a four-fifths supra-majority vote of the commission and the majority support of the city’s registered voters for the city to vacate that city-owned property to the resort owners – an action Cosby said city voters would never support.

Commissioner Jan Vosburgh expressed concerns about negatively impacting the resort owner.

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link to the 2022 Government-in-the-Sunshine manual.

In her June 8 response to Tank, Commissioner Misty Servia wrote: “Mr. Tank.

Thank you for the email. I hope they were not discussing county business, as that would be a criminal offense.”

In his two-word response to Servia, Tank wrote: “They were.”

As the county’s District 3 commissioner, Van Ostenbridge was elected by constituents from Anna Maria Island, the northern portion of Longboat Key, Cortez and west Bradenton. Van Ostenbridge was contacted by The Sun on June 16, and asked about Tank’s Sunshine Law compliance concerns.

Van Ostenbridge said he and Baugh discussed politics and politicians but did not discuss official county business.

“The Sunshine Law was not violated because I did not discuss anything the board could potentially vote on. I respect Mr. Tank for reaching out to me out of concern. I did respond to him as well and I assured him we didn’t discuss anything we’d vote on,” Van Ostenbridge said.

When contacted by The Sun that same day, Baugh declined comment.

“Nothing to comment about,” she wrote in her message to The Sun. Baugh remains the subject of an ongoing Ethics Commission investigation re-

garding her role in organizing a controversial COVID-19 pop-up vaccine clinic only for those living in zip codes specific to the Lakewood Ranch area she represents as the county’s District 5 commissioner.

On June 17, The Sun emailed Tank and asked him if he would clarify which specific county issues Van Ostenbridge and Baugh discussed during their lunch outing.

In response, Tank wrote, “I don’t see the upside in going into what the commissioners were talking about, other than what I’ve said and written. It wasn’t ‘just politics.’ Since Mr. Van Ostenbridge denies that, all that will result is a lot of ‘he said, he said’ back and forth.”

In his email response to The Sun, Tank also noted, “Mr. Van Ostenbridge and the county FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) people have not produced all of the emails about the conversation.”

On June 14, The Sun requested from the county all email correspondence from any county commissioner as well as Hopes and Clague regarding Tank’s Sunshine Law compliance concerns. At week’s end, the county had not yet provided those requested public records. Earlier this month, the Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court Inspector General’s office notified the county that the Inspector General’s office was reviewing how the current county administration responds to public records requests.

“Why would we want to do that?” she asked.

“Because it’s public property,” Cosby replied. “If you want to keep the willynilly parking, knock yourselves out.

When I get complaints, I’m going to tell them to come here and talk to you. I can’t tell them that I am allowing somebody to break the law.”

Commissioner Jake Spooner agreed that a private business should not have the exclusive use of public property, but he’s not in favor of eliminating

those beach parking spaces either.

Spooner said the resort managers would likely remove the guest-only parking signs if asked.

Cosby and Gilbert said it might be possible to configure the public parking in a manner that allows the resort to install two privately-owned, resortonly parallel parking spaces near the smaller building to the south.

Based on Cosby and Gilbert’s advice, the commission directed them and Public Works Director Tom Woodard to develop a plan for a designated public parking area at the 23rd Street North street-end, and to bring that plan back to the commission for additional discussion and approval.

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property values in the city increasing over 200% in the current fiscal year and Holmes Beach accounting for 37% of all bed tax funds collected by the county, it’s not in county leaders’ best interests to threaten withholding funding to the city.

“You want to protect the golden goose,” she said.

After the meeting, Titsworth posted a video response to Van Ostenbridge’s comments on the city’s YouTube channel restating her position.

“I too am sorry the commissioner chose to not listen to our response to his threats,” Commissioner Terry Schaefer said. “It’s sad how this county commission is run, putting a gun to our heads.” He went on to say that he feels that with all the tax dollars going to the county from Holmes Beach, the city is getting “a very poor return on our investment.”

In the past 10 years, more than $30 million has been funneled to the county through tourist tax dollars, Schaefer said, adding he believes the city has only received about $141,000 of those funds back for parks projects. He said he’s not in favor of parking garages in the city and felt that allowing them would only serve to help the county solve its issues created by overmarketing of Anna Maria Island and its beaches.

Commissioner Carol Soustek said she wants to see long-term traffic and mobility solutions to address issues and help residents

and beachgoers coming from county commissioners rather than threats. She said that she doesn’t think adding more places to park would solve the problems facing city and county residents, primarily traffic congestion, public safety and failing infrastructure.

During his comments, Van Ostenbridge said that he was planning to put together a plan to present to city commissioners over the summer for a parking garage to be constructed at the county-owned Manatee Beach.

While the prohibition of parking garages was on the city work session agenda, parking garages are currently not an allowable use in the city, nor is paid parking. To allow a parking garage to be constructed at the beach would require an ordinance change, site plan approval and potentially an increase of the current height limit in Holmes Beach. The height limit now would only allow for a three-story structure.

Despite Van Ostenbridge’s comments, Titsworth noted that the discussion had been placed on the agenda not because of the potential for a parking garage at the public beach but because the property owner of the former Wells Fargo Bank location at the corner of Marina and Gulf drives was seeking city staff guidance to determine what uses could be allowed on the property. She said no formal proposal for the site had been given to city staff, which committed to looking at potential ideas for the site and other nearby vacant commercial properties for future commission discussion.

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Youth beat the heat with indoor soccer

BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN

ANNA MARIA – With the weather heating up going into the summer, the youth indoor soccer action is heating up the hardcourt at the Island’s community center.

Island area kids will not be playing traditional center indoor soccer this season. Instead, the young ballers will play a modified version of micro soccer intended to give the players more opportunities for touches on the ball in the fast-paced sport.

Unlike the original micro soccer, The Center’s league will continue to bang the boards with the soccer ball, a key skill in indoor soccer, elevating the fan excitement.

Testing out a new league configuration, two youth indoor soccer leagues will play this summer in recreational competition: U9 and U13. In general, the U9 league will include players 9 and younger, while the U13 league will roster youth between 10 and 13 years of age.

Despite the league name changes, The Center’s goal with the recreational youth sports leagues remains to help ensure all children are playing in the league that best fits their age and level of play.

In the first official game of the season, Solid Rock Construction beat Blalock Walters 5-1 in the new U9 league. Playing seven-minute quarters in three-on-three action, Solid Rock put three points on the scoreboard thanks to the offensive skills of Tess Bolognone, Mckenna Darak and Aidan Guess.

Each of their single goals contributed to the team’s first win of the season. The team effort was fortified by two goals by Solid Rock Construction’s Matthew Da-

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Mckenna Darak controls the offensive play for Solid Rock Construction while Olive Bannick, Mary Tess Bolognone and Parker Svoboda for team Blalock Walters move into strong defensive position to make the stop. rak, who also had two assists in the game.

On the other side of the ball, Parker Svoboda, for Blalock Walters, scored the team’s only goal in the season opener. Teammate Gavin Angel precisely fed the soccer ball to Svoboda, making the goal possible.

With a strong lineup, Angel and Svoboda are joined by Olive Bannick, Evita Moyer, Olivia Wyatt, Brendan Gerrish, Camden Rudacille and Owen Purcell.

The season is early and Blalock Walters knows the win is in reach.

The Solid Rock Construction team goes into week two with a 1-0-0 record. Turner Worth, Isaac Roadman, Eli Roadman and Obie Roadman round out the squad with five more regular season games to play.

Adding a twist to the game, both leagues will be playing without goalies

this season, making overall defensive play critical.

In the second U9 game, Bridgetender Inn lost to Ugly Grouper 6-3. Landon Leach and Beau Sanson each had a hat trick for Ugly Grouper.

Bridgetender Inn’s Paul ten Haaf was high scorer, making two goals to keep his team in the game. Madeline Kimmons added a goal to the scoreboard as her team played hard until the final game whistle.

The final two games played last Tuesday night brought U13 teams to the indoor pitch. Moss Builders lost their first game of the season against Shady Lady by one goal.

The single goals by Mason Moss and Elisabeth ten Haaf just were not enough against the three goals by Shady Lady’s

Jack Zaccagnino, Jesse Zaccagnino and Alex Monserrate.

High-scoring action proved to be just the way to end a night of indoor soccer at The Center. Scoring 8 points, team Progressive Cabinetry outscored team Freckled Fin for the victory.

With five goals, Barrett Raina started week one on the top of the leaderboard for points scored. Raina’s teammates Walker and Jason Wyatt each had solo goals, as well as Alonso Valle, to keep the point spread comfortable for the Progressive Cabinetry squad.

Showing they will be contenders this season, Freckled Fin scored four goals in the game. David Zupa got past the Progressive defense for two goals. The McRaes, Chandler and Tucker, each tucked a shot in for two additional Progressive Cabinetry points.

The road to the playoffs is promising for all of the teams playing indoor soccer at The Center this summer. The U9 finals are scheduled for Tuesday, July 26 at 6 p.m., while the U13 championship game schedule has yet to be determined.

SUN SCOREBOARD JUNE 14 YOUTH INDOOR SOCCER U9 DIVISION

Solid Rock Construction Blalock Walters

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Ugly Grouper Bridgetender Inn

6 3

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Moss Builders Shady Lady

2 3

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