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JUNE 30, 2021
One killed, one seriously injured in Bradenton Beach fall
IN BRIEF
One man was killed and one seriously injured after a three-story fall while working on a new construction in Bradenton Beach. BY JASON SCHAFFER SUN CORRESPONDENT | jschaffer@amisun.com
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The Grass Roots close out concert series If you haven’t been out to The Center of Anna Maria for the Bradenton Gulf Islands Concert Series, your last chance is July 2 when The Grass Roots come to rock the stage for the final show of the season. The band brings their biggest hits such as “Midnight Confessions,” “The River is Wide,” “I’d Wait a Million Years,” “Heaven Knows” and “Temptation Eyes.” The show starts at 7 p.m. on The Center’s field with an opening act followed by The Grass Roots, with special guest Donnie Iris taking the stage at 8 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. and all audience members are asked to bring their own lawn chairs. The concert is planned to take place rain or shine and though no outside food or drink is allowed, The Sandbar will have a cash/credit bar with drinks but will not serve food. Tickets are available in pods of two to six for $50-65 each online at www.centerami.org/events. The concert series is presented by the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, The Sandbar and Cedar Cove Resort and Cottages.
BRADENTON BEACH – Two construction workers fell from a height of more than 30 feet on Wednesday, June 23, killing one and seriously injuring the other. According to the Bradenton Beach Police Department, the fall happened at 5:40 p.m. as the men were standing on a makeshift scaffolding near the top of the threestory condo at 203 Bay Drive N. “We’re guessing that the nails holding their scaffold just gave out. A witness who was next door said she heard a cracking sound before seeing the first man fall. The second man fell shortly after,” Det. Sgt. Lenard Diaz said.
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Holmes Beach construction site where two men fell more than 30 feet, killing one and seriously injuring the other. Abelino Olvera, 49, of Arcadia, was found dead when police arrived at the scene. The cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head. Police identified the second man as Daniel
Health department: COVID-19 ain’t over ‘til it’s over BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com
Anna Maria extends construction noise prohibitions The city of Anna Maria has a new ordinance that further limits construction noise and activities during extended holiday weekends. Before the newly amended Ordinance 21-888 was adopted and enacted on Thursday, June 24, the previous version of the ordinance already prohibited construction noises, the operation of construction equipment on private property and the delivery, collection and removal of construction dumpsters on Sundays and federal holidays. The new ordinance contains additional language that says, “If any of these holidays falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall also be observed as a holiday during which no noise is allowed. If any of these holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall also be observed as a holiday.” Mayor Dan Murphy said painting, plumbing, electrical and other non-noise generating construction activities are still allowed on the holidays impacted by the new ordinance. Murphy said the new ordinance will be enforced by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Anna Maria Unit on a complaint-driven basis and will be in effect on Monday, July 5. The phone number of the MCSO Anna Maria Unit is 941-708-8899.
Leon Thomas, who was transported to Blake Medical Center with serious injuries but who is expected to make a full recovery. Both were contract laborers, according to police.
BRADENTON – The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County is asking members of the public who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 to consider doing so as soon as possible. “Vaccination is key to preventing the spread of this life-threatening illness,” said DOH-Manatee Health Officer Dr. Jennifer Bencie. “Continuing to practice COVID-19 prevention measures is also important, especially when it comes to preventing the spread of a disease that anyone can have and not even know they have it or are spreading it.” DOH-Manatee, the Florida Division of Emergency Management and community partners representing the Mask Up Manatee! / Vax Up Manatee! coalition reminds the public that COVID-19 and its variants remain a signifi-
cant threat to public health. Six county workers recently tested positive for COVID-19; two have died. A COVID-19 testing and vaccination site is located at the MCAT Palmetto Bus Station, 1802 Eighth Ave. W. in Palmetto. The walk-up site, which offers both PCR and rapid testing and vaccination at no cost, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. Anyone who wants a test or vaccination is asked to present proof of Florida residency (driver’s license, utility
bill with name and address on it, etc.). Services are available to adults ages 18 and up. For more information, call 941-242-6646. Vaccinations also are available by appointment at select locations of CVS, Publix, Walgreens, Walmart and Winn-Dixie; you must register on their websites. DOH-Manatee encourages everyone, whether they have been vaccinated yet or not, to continue to take these COVID-19 prevention measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19: • Get vaccinated • Get tested • Wear face coverings in public • Social distance (6 feet from others whenever possible in public) • Wash hands routinely • Wipe down high-touch surfaces • Stay home if feeling ill • Keep children at home if they are feeling ill
