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Tropical Storm Eta impacts Anna Maria Island The storm dumped heavy rains and brought strong winds to AMI and is being blamed for one fatality. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
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ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The Island escaped widespread serious property damage from Tropical Storm Eta last week. However, one person was killed in a storm-related incident and several boats sank near the Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach. On Wednesday evening, longtime local insurance agent Mark Mixon was electrocuted at a home he was working on at 211 Bay Drive N. According to Bradenton Beach police, Mixon was killed while standing in about 3 inches of water in a storage room with a washer and dryer. A friend tried to pull him out of the storage area but felt electricity surging through the water and called 911. By the time FPL turned off power to the area, emergency workers declared Mixon deceased.
Clockwise top, this home along North Shore Boulevard had standing water in the yard Thursday morning. The intersection of Poinsettia Road and Fern Street was still flooded last Thursday morning. A Manatee County employee removed broken Australian pine branches from the Kingfish boat ramp in Holmes Beach.
‘Sacrificial sand’ the primary goal of beach renourishment Beach renourishment’s primary goal is to protect coastal homes, properties, roads and infrastructure. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Before the arrival of Tropical Storm Eta, Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Director Charlie Hunsicker shared his thoughts on the anticipated loss of the sand that would occur on Anna Maria Island’s recently renourished beaches. After the Tuesday, Nov. 3 county commission meeting ended, Hunsicker discussed the public criticism that sometimes accompanies the stormrelated loss of renourished beach sand.
“Many people who follow beach renourishment see the sand go away during a storm and say, ‘It all washes away. It’s a waste of money.’ I want everyone to understand the sands there are sacrificial. The beaches are intended to wash away. Mother Nature will come in with the energy she has and extract the sand, or take something from the Island. If it’s not the sand, it’s homes, roads and utilities,” Hunsicker said. “Many people look at that as a waste of money, but that’s exactly the plan. Sacrificial sand is what we put there. Recreation is an added attribute, but its first and foremost job is to protect the Island. That’s why it’s done and that’s what it does,” Hunsicker said. SEE RENOURISHMENT, PAGE 11
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Anna Maria Island reaches 100 total COVID-19 cases Sixteen new COVID-19 cases were reported on Anna Maria Island between Nov. 9 and Nov. 16. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The number of COVID-19 cases reported on the Island has reached 100. The cases date back to the beginning of the pandemic in March through Monday, Nov. 16, according to the Florida Division of Emergency Management daily COVID-19 data report, which reports cases according to patients’ home zip codes. As of Monday, there were 52 COVID-19 cases reporting in Holmes
Beach, 36 in Bradenton Beach and 12 in Anna Maria since the pandemic began. As of Nov. 9, there had been 84 COVID-19 cases reported on Anna Maria Island – with 41 cases reported in Holmes Beach, 34 cases reported in Bradenton Beach and nine cases reported in Anna Maria since the pandemic began. Between Nov. 9 and Nov. 16, 11 new cases were reported in Holmes Beach, two in Bradenton Beach and three in Anna Maria. As of Monday, there had also been 50 total COVID-19 cases reported in the Manatee County portion of Longboat Key and eight in Cortez dating back to March. SEE COVID, PAGE 14
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Bradenton Beach man electrocuted during Tropical Storm Eta Mark Mixon was well known to many Island residents through his work as an agent for the family-owned Jim Mixon Insurance Inc. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
BRADENTON BEACH – Longtime Island resident Mark Mixon died Wednesday evening from an accidental electrical shock he received during Tropical Storm Eta. According to Det. Sgt. Lenard Diaz, of the Bradenton Beach Police Department, the fatal accident occurred at a home Mixon was working on at 211 Bay Drive N. The police department received the dispatch call at about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. “The Fire Department and EMS were there. When we got there, a guy came running up to us and said his friend just got electrocuted,” Diaz said that evening. According to Diaz, Mixon was placing sandbags around the bayside of the Bradenton Beach home before the accident occurred. “He went inside his storage room,
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A laundry dryer in this ground-level storage area is believed to be the source of the fatal electrical shock. which is part of the house and on the ground, and there were approximately 3 inches of water inside the storage room. When he walked inside, he didn’t realize he had an appliance still connected to electricity. He walked inside and he was electrocuted because the appliance was partially in the water,” Diaz said.
Diaz said the storage area contained a washer and dryer and some tools. He later said he believed the dryer to be the source of the electrical shock. Diaz said Mixon’s friend tried to pull Mixon out of the storage area, but he felt electricity surging through the water and discontinued those efforts and called 911.
“When we got there, we couldn’t walk in until the electricity got turned off, which took approximately 30 minutes. We then brought him out and checked his vital signs and he was deceased,” Diaz said. When contacted that evening, Manatee County Public Safety Director Jake Saur provided some additional details. He said Manatee County EMS was among those who responded to the 911 call. “Our 911 center called FPL. This was the first time in my 20 years we’ve had to call FPL and ask them to de-energize a portion of the county. That takes a lot to do and they asked us if we’re sure we want to do this because we could take out power to a lot of other critical things. We’ve never really done that before, but we did it in this case so we could get into that home,” Saur said. Around that same time, several Bradenton Beach residents noted on Facebook that they had lost power. When contacted that evening, West Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Ben Rigney confirmed the electrocution. Rigney did not provide the victim’s name but did say the victim’s next of kin was notified of the accident. SEE ETA, PAGE 5
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WCIND is going to fund the removal of five sunken or grounded sailboats near the Bridge Street Pier. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com JOE HENDRICKS | SUN
The City Pier Grill is now expected to open in the space to the left on Monday. Nov. 30.
City Pier Grill delayed slightly The new restaurant on the Anna Maria City Pier could be open by the end of this month or the first week of December, according to owner Brian Seymour and his partners, Vic Mattay and Nick Graham. Seymour said they had hoped to open the City Pier Grill and bait shop on Friday, Nov. 20. “The storm set us back a few days into Thanksgiving,” Seymour said on Sunday.
AME reports no additional COVID cases No new COVID-19 cases had been reported at Anna Maria Elementary School as of Friday, Nov. 13, according to the School District of Manatee County’s COVID-19 online dashboard. On Thursday, Nov. 5, AME Principal Jackie Featherston learned one of her students had tested positive for COVID-19. As of Sunday, that student remained the first and only person affiliated with Anna Maria Elementary to test positive for COVID-19. As of Friday, the school district dashboard reported nine new COVID-19 cases throughout the district. As of Friday, a total of 232 school district students, teachers and staffers had tested positive for COVID-19 since the school year began on Aug. 17. That total includes 14 positive tests attributed to students and/or staff at Manatee High School in Bradenton.
Florida Press Club names Sun staffers for awards Four Anna Maria Island Sun staff members have been named finalists in the Florida Press Club’s 2019 Excellence in Journalism Competition. Awards are expected to be announced later this month for Steve Borggren (Editorial Cartooning); Rusty Chinnis (Environmental News, Light Features); Cindy Lane (Online Multimedia Package, Lucy Morgan Award for In-Depth Reporting, That is So ... Florida); and Kristin Swain (Community News, Light Features).
BRADENTON BEACH – Most of the property damage inflicted by Tropical Storm Eta last week was to sunken or grounded sailboats near the Bridge Street Pier and the adjacent floating dock. The floating dock and the east end of the Bridge Street Pier, including the T-end, were closed Thursday morning and will remain closed until the needed repairs and boat removals occur. During the tropical storm that arrived Wednesday, Nov. 11, three sailboats sank next to the Bridge Street Pier and/or the adjacent floating day dock. Two of those sailboats sank at the east end of the floating dock and at least one of those vessels struck the pier. This resulted in damage to the side of the pier and a small section of the pier’s TREX decking. A dinghy also became lodged in one of the roller brackets that allow the east end of the floating dock to move up and down with the waves and tides. One sailboat sank near the west end of the floating dock, near the police department boat lift and police boat, which were not damaged. A large catamaran sank in place about 50-75 yards south of the pier. Another large sailboat ran aground near the city-owned dinghy dock by the Bridge Tender Inn; and the end section of the dinghy dock is now missing. A sixth sailboat sank beside and below the Cortez Bridge, near the Bradenton Beach Marina. All five sailboats that sank or ran aground near the pier are believed to have broken free while anchored just south of the pier in water occupied by several liveaboard boaters. As of late last week, it was not known whether the sailboat that sank by the Cortez Bridge came from Bradenton Beach or Cortez, both of which are on the Intracoastal Waterway.
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This large catamaran known as “The Ghost” sank in the waters south of the Bridge Street Pier. Left, this sailboat ran ashore near the city-owned dinghy dock next to the Bridge Tender Inn.
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As a member of the Bradenton Beach Police Department, Lt. John Cosby also serves as the city’s emergency operations manager. At 7 a.m. Thursday, Cosby, Mayor John Chappie and Officer Eric Hill were assessing the sunken boats and the damage to the pier and floating dock. “The floating dock held up well. The boat lift held up well, too,” Cosby said. At that time, the dock damage appeared to be limited to a gouge in the east end of the dock and a single dock float that broke free from the underside and now floated beside it. During an emergency city commission meeting held Friday morning, Cosby and the commission discussed a $75,000 estimate received from N.E. Taylor Boatworks’ owner John Banyas for the removal and destruction of the five sailboats in the vicinity of the pier and floating dock. That estimate did not include the sunken sailboat near the Cortez Bridge.
During Friday’s meeting, Cosby and the commission discussed but took no action on a $98,000 estimate received from Duncan Seawall, Dock & Boat Lift to repair the damaged floating dock and pier. Cosby said one of the sunken boats is resting beneath the floating dock and both N.E. Taylor and Duncan recommend getting the vessels removed as soon as possible to avoid further damage to the dock or pier. Chappie said he already spoke with Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Director Charlie Hunsicker and West Coast Inland Navigation District (WCIND) Director Justin McBride about possibly obtaining WCIND funds to assist with the boat removal costs. Cosby said he doesn’t expect FEMA assistance because the boats were private property. The commission approved the $75,000 boat removal expenditure in hope that at least some of those costs would be covered by WCIND. Banyas was informed of the commission’s decision but was asked to hold off on removing the boats because the discussions with WCIND remained ongoing. When contacted Sunday, Perry said, “WCIND is taking over and we gave them the quote from John Banyas. WCIND will notify us Monday who the contractor is,” Perry said. SEE DAMAGE, PAGE 5
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ETA: Man electrocuted during storm DAMAGE: Dock, and sunken boats FROM PAGE 3
“The next of kin was on scene,” Rigney said. “They had an electrocution. It came in at approximately 5:35 today. Our responders went there. When they first walked in they felt a little tingle so they had to back away until they got FPL out there,” Rigney said. “They were unable to access the patient due to the power still being on. They had to wait for FPL to secure power to the area before going in to check on the patient and he was confirmed DOA (dead on arrival),” Rigney said. Rigney said this was the first time he was aware of a significant portion of the power grid being turned off in response to an emergency call. Several years ago, Mixon took over operations of Jim Mixon Insurance Inc., the family-operated, Holmes Beach-based insurance agency founded by his father, Jim. After the agency was sold, it was renamed Waller-Mixon Insurance. Holmes Beach resident and County Commissioner Carol Whitmore knew Mixon well. “I’ve known Mark since the 70s or 80s. He grew up in Holmes Beach. He used to be my neighbor on 84th Street for many years before he moved to Bradenton
Beach. Mark was a very quiet man and he helped his parents with Mixon Insurance. He was a very hard worker. He took pride in succeeding his parents in the family business and carrying on the family legacy. I know more people than I can count in Manatee County and on the Island who got their insurance from Mark. After they sold the business, I heard he stayed busy repairing and remodeling houses,” Whitmore said. Patrick Shomo owns the property at 209 Bay Drive N., next door to the scene of the accident. He also spoke kindly of Mixon. “Nobody lived there. Mark told me it was his personal project house and he’d been working on it mostly alone,” Shomo said. “Mark was good people and has been nice to my family since we became neighbors in October. He hit it off with my wife and kids and talked to my 9-year-old son about fishing, always letting him chase a lost lure onto his property. We are all sorry to see him gone. He was also my insurance agent for years. The Island lost a good man,” Shomo said. Holmes Beach resident Margie Motzer said, “We were so sad to hear about Mark. He was such a nice guy and he will be sorely missed.”
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Perry said WCIND will pay for the boat removals and the city remains responsible for the costs to repair the floating dock and pier.
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“We did sustain some damage to the pier and the floating dock due to vessels coming loose and ramming into the structure. Honestly, I don’t think there’s that much damage to the pier,” Cosby said. Cosby said some of the boats that crashed into the floating dock were occupied at the time and he helped the occupants onto the dock during the storm. Cosby learned later that about eight to 10 dock floats are missing. Cosby said he didn’t think wave action dislodged the dock floats. He attributed that damage to several dinghies that passed underneath the floating dock during the storm. “We had a bunch of dinghies that broke loose. We watched them. They went right underneath the floating dock, right underneath the pier and kept going,” Cosby said. Commissioner Jan Vosburgh asked
Cosby if the owners of the sunken boats had been located. Cosby said they had. “None of these people have any type of insurance. We’re getting them to sign their vessels over to the city and we’re going to remove them and destroy them,” Cosby said. “There’s no way we could go after them?” Vosburgh asked. “We could file a claim against them. We can go to civil court and we can file a judgment,” Cosby said, noting that would result in the city incurring attorney’s fees. “They have no money and they’re never going to pay. They can’t give you what they don’t have,” Cosby said of the liveaboard boaters. Cosby said he didn’t feel the need to act yet on the Duncan dock and pier repair estimate. He said he and City Clerk Terri Sanclemente had already been in contact with the city’s claim adjustor regarding a possible insurance claim. “Someone will probably be out next week to look at it. I don’t think the floating dock will be covered, but the pier, that’s a possibility,” Cosby said.
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Celebrating Tommy T Our family would like to thank everyone for the heartwarming support and love that was so abundantly evident at the celebration of life for Tommy T. (Tyrrell.) Special thanks to Rev. Neil Crowell, Chris Culhane at The Center, and P.J. at Slim’s for donating all the food. Thanks also to Kaesy Wagner, Jason Sato, Charles Buky, Jake and Mellisa and all of his (Tommy’s) friends for helping to coordinate the gathering to honor the memory of Tommy T. A scholarship fund in Tommy's name has been established at The Center. The Tommy T Scholarship Fund will help support youth sports participants at the family's discretion. If others wish to donate to the fund, please make checks out to The Center with "Tommy T" in the notation. After prayer, members of his family and friends spoke with tender hearts honoring the life of Tommy T. This
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BRADENTON BEACH – The Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency’s Historic Old Town Tram program is in operation. According to City Attorney and CRA liaison Ricinda Perry, the parking tram shuttle service launched with a soft opening on Friday and continued through the weekend. Perry said she and Sarasota-based Easy Parking Group owner Joshua LaRose planned to meet Monday or Tuesday to finalize the initial tram schedule and tram route. The trams are expected to be in service seven days a week if the demand is there. The long-discussed goal for the one-year pilot program is to encourage those visiting the greater Bridge Street area to park at Cortez Beach – a few blocks south of the Gulf Drive/Bridge Street roundabout – or elsewhere and ride the free trams to
and from their desired destinations. The trams are expected to run in a continuous loop between Cortez Beach, Bridge Street and the city parking lot next to Bradenton Beach Marina, near the Cortez Bridge – with the ability to park and get on and off the trams at various points along the route that will remain a flexible work in progress. Earlier this year, the CRA members budgeted up to $133,000 for the one-year pilot program that will determine whether the tram service becomes a permanent component of Bradenton Beach’s ongoing efforts to provide more parking and better mobility for residents and visitors. Advertising panels are expected to help offset the pilot program costs. Ridership data will be collected and compiled to help determine the success of the pilot program that can be terminated at any time during the one-year trial period if need be.
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RENOURISHMENT: ‘Sacrificial sand’ the primary goal FROM PAGE 1
The loss of beach renourishment sand was also discussed Thursday morning during the county’s postTropical Storm Eta virtual press conference, when Hunsicker was asked what losses were sustained in terms of beach sand. “They were significant. But I want everyone to remember that the beach we build is titled the ‘Anna Maria Island Shore Protection Project’ by the (Army) Corps of Engineers. The primary purpose of our beaches is for coastal protection, to dissipate the energy of the storms. We also have very real recreation benefits and habitat benefits as well for nesting shorebirds and marine turtles,” Hunsicker said. “If a sandy beach washes away, it’s done its intended job. Without the beach, we’d be looking at Gulf-facing roads, utilities and ultimately homes that would absorb the brunt of the storm and be washed away. In this circumstance, we are quite pleased. The erosional losses we saw were the measured benefit of having the beach in place for storms just like this one,” Hunsicker said. “We lost depth and width of beach to a near-shore and offshore sand bar. It did not wash away to the middle of the Gulf or Texas. It’s nestled below sea level about 50-60 yards offshore. It will stay that way over the winter, and in the summer, the gentler waves will slowly move it back on shore. Not all of it. We lost sand, and even under normal conditions, Anna Maria Island loses about 10 feet of width every single year,” Hunsicker said.
“We fully expect the beach to respond the way it did. It’s the breaking tide that does most of the damage. When high tide rolls up over the beach it moves sand around, but it doesn’t drag it out like grabbing hold of a bedsheet and pulling it off a bed. Actually, high tides and flooding on the beach is a good thing. We lose the back berms and dunes, but that sand is pulled from the dunes and distributed across the beaches,” Hunsicker said. “We’ve been asked to assess damages like any other tropical storm or hurricane, and to rough estimate the volume lost. If there is a congressional add to the budget to address damages from this hurricane season, our beaches there will be eligible for the Corps to return with a new contractor and put that sand back on the beach. That isn’t very often, but that’s how, after Hurricane Sandy (in 2012), we got relief. If you remember Hurricane Irma (also in 2012), that is why the Corps is here now, to return the whole beach back to its starting elevations and widths that were there before the storm,” Hunsicker said. “We may go through yet another episode if congressional money is available. We won’t be able to afford paying for it ourselves – or the state of Florida for that matter. But we’re always optimistic. Certainly, there were damages up and down the southwest coast of Florida and on the east coast – Miami and Key West. So, if there’s a hurricane relief bill coming to Congress, the Army Corps will make efforts to apply that funding to restore the lost sand we just suffered in the last three days,” Hunsicker said.
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Due to swells from Hurricane Eta, Anna Maria Island’s beach renourishment project is delayed until Nov. 20. The $17 million project, which began July 8 at 78th Street in Holmes Beach, was previously extended from the original completion date of Oct. 31 to Nov. 10 by Hurricane Zeta. When the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ contractor, Marinex Construction, deems it safe, the dredge will be moved from its safe harbor to the sand source offshore and beach con-
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Looking for holiday recipes? The Cortez Cultural Center, 11655 Cortez Road W., will have the local cookbook, “What’s Cooking in Cortez,” available for sale for holiday cooking and gift giving priced at $15, or two for $25 on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 1-3 p.m. The 235-page book features 700 recipes from local residents with photographs by local artist Linda Molto, and is hardbound with three rings, making it easy to insert favorite recipes. The cookbook from the last working fishing village in Florida features appetizers, beverages, breads, soups, salads, meats, seafood and desserts. Fish recipes abound, as appetizer and main dish cooked in every way imaginable - smoked, stuffed, fried and sautéed - along with tasty salsas and local fruits and vegetables, most predominantly, the mango. Holiday recipes include Molto's curried turkey salad with mango and lime dressing, and shrimp stuffing by Cortezian Dr. Mary Fulford Green, who recently received the Manatee High School Distinguished Alumna award for her efforts in preserving the fishing village and founding the Cortez Village Historical Society, which first published the cookbook in 2007.
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Manatee County has produced a new video celebrating Passage Key National Wildlife Refuge and urging boaters to observe the law preserving the island for wildlife only. Pres. Theodore Roosevelt, at the request of the National Audubon Society, established the refuge in 1905 as a sanctuary for seabirds and shorebirds. It remains one of the only undeveloped barrier islands in Tampa Bay. More than 50 species of birds roost and nest on the key. Since 1991, Passage Key has been closed to the public, although photography and fishing are allowed outside the boundaries of the refuge, much of which is underwater. See the video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFx-IXKwYAs&feature=youtu.be
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COVID: 100 cases on AMI FROM PAGE 1
On Saturday, Nov. 14, 202 new COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Manatee County, according to the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) COVID-19 dashboard. As of Monday morning, 14,593 Manatee County residents and 179 nonresidents tested positive for COVID-19 since March. According to the Nov. 14 Manatee County COVID-19 update shared by County Commissioner Misty Servia, 34 patients were currently hospitalized for COVID-19 as of Saturday, with 945 total COVID-19 hospitalizations to date, and 346 COVID-19 related deaths to date. The most recent daily percent positive rate for those tested in Manatee County in one day was 7.81%.
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Uncover history’s mysteries at new library website
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appenstance. Fluke. Quirk. The synonyms for “coincidence” don’t quite capture the astronomical odds of seeing a 73-year-old postcard on a Facebook page one day, then recognizing a colorized version of it in an online historical library 23 hours later. The Sun has a feature on its website, amisun.com, called “Wish You Were Here,” featuring historic Anna Maria Island postcards, many of them picturing Gulf and bay coastlines. Toni Herdman’s vintage postcard of her mother on Bradenton Beach on the “Florida, See it Like a Native” Facebook page is a perfect fit, so we asked her for her mother’s name on Monday. Toni wrote back that it’s Romie Hall, and that the postcard dated to 1947 or 1948, she thought. Meanwhile, The Sun received a notice that the new Manatee County Neighborhood
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Romie Hall seeks some shade on Anna Maria Island circa 1947-48, posted recently by her daughter, Toni Herdman, on the “Florida, See it Like a Native” Facebook page. Histories web portal was up and running. The new feature in the Manatee Libraries’ Historical Digital Collections was created by Information Services librarian Katie Fleck and intern Amber Aultman over the summer to highlight the varied history and identities of neighborhoods in Manatee County. The website currently features 33 communities across Manatee County, including Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach, and provides a brief
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A colorized interpretation of the postcard featuring Romie Hall entitled, “Tropical Scene on Gulf of Mexico, Bradenton Beach, Fla.”
history of each community with photos, postcards, documents and other information relating to each neighborhood. It sounded like something locals and visitors would be interested in, so we took a look on Tuesday. And there was the Romie Hall postcard, apparently reworked into colorized artwork and dated 1949. Herdman never knew about this version of the postcard, and was tickled.
“Wow, this is amazing. Thank you for finding this. I wish she was here to enjoy seeing it… I will share this with my sisters,” she wrote. Who knows what – or who - you might find on this new online portal? Check it out at www.mymanatee.org/ neighborhoodhistories. It’s a work in progress, so if you have historical information to share, email katie.fleck@mymanatee.org.
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The things that matter most Reel Time RUSTY CHINNIS
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owever you voted in the recent election, there’s probably a certain amount of stress and angst that’s followed. I’m not immune either, but like so many stresses that make up our lives, I’m reminded that this, too, will pass. I’m also reminded that it’s a good time to move past the vitriol, arguing and blaming and concentrate on the things we all have in common. As Island residents, we all depend on the many gifts our local waters bring us, whether a reflective walk on the beach, a day fishing with friends and family or the spiritual refresh of a morning sunrise or an evening sunset. Beyond that, the economy that supports our businesses and puts food on our tables depends on all of us working together for the common good. If you’re feeling like you are helpless in the face of the political and environmental storms that have rocked our lives recently, I would like to propose a path forward. While I don’t mean to make this a philosophical discourse, I think it’s important to remember that we only have, at best, a short time on this planet. In that time, we have the ability to help create real positive change and make a difference for our children and future generations by concentrating on the things that matter most.
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Volunteers from Manatee and Sarasota counties help Sarasota Bay Watch plant clams to address water quality.
I’ve seen the result of that first hand in the faces of volunteers that help plant clams to clean local waters, who work to enforce environmental regulations meant to keep our waters vibrant and in the letters and posts in the local papers and on social media. My experience has shown me that people care and want to get involved. I think the 71% of Manatee residents who
voted for the Water and Land Referendum in an election that revealed the depth of our political divide is proof of that. Want to get involved? Here is a partial list of organizations that work locally to protect our most precious resource and the fishing it supports!
• Suncoast Waterkeeper: www.suncoastwaterkeeper.org • Sarasota Bay Watch: www.sarasotabaywatch.org • Florida CCA: www.ccaflorida.org • Tampa Bay Watch: www.tampabaywatch.org • Manatee Fish and Game Association: www.manateefishandgame.org • Tampa Bay Waterkeeper: www. tampabaywaterkeeper.org
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Openings remain for fishing school CAPTAIN RICK GRASSETT
Anglers fishing with me out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key had good action with trout, Spanish mackerel and blues on DOA Lures in Sarasota Bay and tripletail on flies in the coastal Gulf before we were affected by Hurricane Eta recently. Marshall Dinerman, from Lido Key, caught and released numerous trout, a couple of Spanish mackerel and bluefish on CAL jigs with shad tails and DOA Deadly Combos while fishing Sarasota Bay with me. Mangrove Coast Fly Fishers President Ken Babineau, of Sarasota, and Gene Mayberry, of Bradenton, fished the coastal Gulf with me on another trip. Gene caught and released his first tripletail on a fly. Great job! Shallow water action for reds and snook should be good as the water cools. Fish the coastal Gulf for false albacore (little tunny), Spanish mackerel and tripletail when conditions return to normal. Fishing deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay is also a good choice for action with a variety of species including trout, blues and Spanish mackerel. There is still a limited number of spots available for CB’s Saltwater Orvis-Endorsed fly fishing school on Saturday, Nov. 21. The course, designed for beginning and intermediate flycasters, will focus on basic flycasting principles, improving casting skills and correcting faults. I will be the instructor for the class, which will also cover saltwater fly fishing techniques, leader construc-
tion and fly selection. Cost is $195 per student and includes the use of premium Orvis fly tackle, workbook and lunch. Optional instructional guided fly fishing trips are also available for an additional fee. Contact CB’s Saltwater Outfitters at 941-349-4400 to make reservations. Our natural resources are under constant pressure from red tides fueled by industrial, agricultural and residential runoff, freezes, increasing fishing pressure and habitat loss and degradation; please limit your kill, don’t kill your limit!
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It’s been a tough week to be a guide around here! But we’ve had a good day or two in there somewhere. Prior to the storm, the inshore fishing was stellar. Kings, bonita and Spanish mackerel on the beach, and snook and redfish in the bushes. We’re happy to report the snook and reds are still cooperating. But the influx of sandy water has pushed the pelagics out a bit. The gag grouper bite is still good in Tampa bay. But it may be a few days before good meat fish are easily available on inshore trips. I was able to run offshore on Sunday. The bottom fishing was pretty good. Catching red grouper, a few mangrove snapper and some better yellowtail as well. It seems as though the sharks are starting to move in a bit, enabling us to score on African pompano as well. Hopefully, the water will clear up a bit. The winds pick back up and we’re going to see a drop in temperature. So I’m anxious to see how it all plays out. Good luck!
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Gene Mayberry, of Bradenton, scored his first tripletail on a fly while fishing the coastal Gulf with Capt. Rick Grassett recently.
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Island Photography & DJ a family affair Anna Maria Island residents Dara and Chuck Caudill have combined their creative talents to offer wedding photography and entertainment under one banner, Island Photography & DJ. Together, they will coordinate the photography and music for your special day. Dara is a professionally trained photographer who combines the latest in digital technology along with an artistic and creative flair. She blends photojournalistic with traditional styles of photography. "A little fantasy mixed with a little reality," she says. "It's important for the photos to be beautiful!" Chuck is a professional musician and DJ on Anna Maria Island. In addition to ukulele and acoustic guitar ceremonies, Chuck provides live music and/or full DJ services for the reception. He provides state of the art sound and lighting. Dara and Chuck are true Island residents, so they specialize in beach weddings. The two know how important it is to have the right professionals for your day, especially if you are having a destination wedding. They were married in Kauai, and the people they hired made it a special day. They want to create that same memorable Island experience for you. Over the years, they have become friends with many of the couples they helped marry. They find it rewarding when those couples revisit the area and call them to get together. Both are fully insured and belong to many professional organizations, including the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce. Please check out their websites – www.islandphotography.org and www. chuckcaudill.com – to see what they have to offer. For more info, please email daracaudill@verizon.net or call 941-778-5676.
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Tammy Moore & William "Bill" Converse were married on October 10, 2020 on the beach of the Sandbar restaurant on Anna Maria Island. Chuck Caudill sang and played on acoustic guitar for the ceremony. Chuck was also the DJ for the reception. The ceremony was coordinated by Shawn Rhoton and Molly Powers of the Sandbar. James "Jim" White, brother in law of the groom, officiated. The cake was by Hometown Desserts. Tammy & Bill honeymooned in Miami and Key West before returning home to Grayson, Georgia.
Matt Robinson surprised Dallas Faison with a marriage proposal on the beach of Anna Maria Island on September 26, 2020. She said "YES!". They have set their wedding date for May 28, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland, where they currently reside. DARA CAUDILL | WWW.ISLANDPHOTOGRAPHY.ORG
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don’t have any real statistical knowledge, but my educated guess is there have been a lot of building permits pulled since March. With COVID keeping us inside, it seems like the perfect time to finally start those home improvement projects we kept putting off. But what exactly do you need to do if you’re starting a project and what permits do you need? According to the Manatee County website, “building permits are required for remodeling projects that involve changes to the building’s existing footprint, electrical system or plumbing. Adding new windows to existing walls usually requires a permit.” Basically, you are likely to need a permit for any project that goes beyond a simple repair or aesthetic upgrade, including adding supporting walls or taking down load-bearing walls; adding an in-ground concrete pool; building a porch or deck and replacing the roof, backyard shed or concrete sidewalks, driveways or slabs. Get it, you just about need a permit for everything. Most homeowners hire a professional contractor for major renovations and gener-
Castles in the Sand LOUISE BOLGER ally, the contractor pulls the permit. Florida law requires contractors to be licensed and hiring an unlicensed contractor is a violation of Florida Statutes. A contractor cannot obtain a license without possessing a minimum amount of experience and must pass a business management test. They are also subject to a criminal history background check and must not have any outstanding unresolved contracting complaints. Manatee County warns that unlicensed contractors can often underbid licensed professionals because they typically are not bonded or insured and frequently do not carry unemployment compensation insurance for their workers. If you are planning on hiring a contractor, the first thing to do is ask for their license number and a list of references. Verify the license number
to ensure their license is active and their insurance is up to date. There are county and state contact numbers available on the county website under Permitting Services. Obviously, references should also be verified, and, of course, the best way to hire a contractor is someone who has satisfactorily done work for a friend or neighbor. Florida does have a provision where homeowners can act as their own contractors. The exemption specifies that as the owner of the property, you may act as your own contractor with certain restrictions even though you do not have a license. For those of us who own condominiums, not only do you have to abide by state and county laws, you also have to have the permission of your homeowner’s association - a completely separate thing. Since condo owners have a legally binding agreement with their homeowner’s association, you do need approval for remodels, especially those projects that require municipal permitting. Since condo associations are concerned with maintaining the property as a whole, the welfare of the entire building takes precedence over your
individual rights, particularly when it involves the structural integrity of the building. In addition, condo associations are concerned about noise during the construction project as well as damage to common property involving plumbing and electrical. Homeowner associations usually require approval for some of the following: Interior or exterior walls, structural floor, ceilings, columns, finish flooring, plumbing, electrical, aesthetic changes to the exterior, especially when window size is involved, and most will also require approval for window replacements. The good news is that you can paint the interior of your condo and replace moldings, light fixtures and outlets and some other minor improvements without condo permission. But be careful - every condo association has its own set of rules, so better to err on the side of obtaining permission. Before this pandemic is done, chances are every kitchen, bathroom and home extension in the county will have been touched by a hammer and nails at least once. Know the laws and stay safe.
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Australian pine benches are planned for a proposed pocket park on Bridge Street.
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Avenue C crime scene demolished The triplex at 2514 Ave. C. in Bradenton Beach has been demolished. The demolition of the Avenue C triplex took place last Thursday and the new owners, AMI Partners II LLC, have other plans for the property where Sabrina Dumdei, 37, and Zachary Winton, 34, were found dead on Saturday, Oct. 17. Police Chief Sam Speciale and Det. Sgt. Lenard Diaz both said they believe a murder-suicide occurred, but no final report or conclusions have been released yet.
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Post office pocket park to feature pine benches The Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) plans to create a pocket park along Bridge Street in front of the Bradenton Beach Post Office. The proposed pocket park is expected to feature six wooden benches made of repurposed Australian pine. The pine benches will resemble the pine benches outside of the Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant in Longboat Key. The benches are being created through a partnership that includes Sarasota architect Barron Schimberg and Mar Vista owner and CRA member Ed Chiles. Chiles
recused himself from the CRA members’ Nov. 4 discussion and the 4-2 vote in favor of purchasing the Australian pine benches. CRA members John Chappie, Ralph Cole, Marilyn Maro and Jake Spooner preferred the pine benches for that specific location. Members David Bell and Jan Vosburgh favored the traditional white benches found elsewhere throughout the CRA district and the city. The final price for the benches is still being negotiated and additional discussion on the benches and the proposed pocket park is anticipated.
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Off the beaten path A day trip to the quiet places around Anna Maria Island reveals a variety of terrains and wildlife. Clockwise from right: roseate spoonbills nest on a mangrove island in Anna Maria Sound; a great blue heron guards a nest in a nearby mangrove; fields of native grass abound at Perico Preserve; brown pelicans rest atop a mangrove. CINDY LANE | SUN
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ETA: Impacts Anna Maria Island FROM PAGE 1
One of the new palm trees recently installed in the roundabout at the east end of Bridge Street lay toppled and blocked a portion of the roundabout, but the tree was righted and standing upright again by midday Thursday. Lt. John Cosby, of the Bradenton Beach Police Department, said he wasn’t aware of any other downed trees or power lines. Some mobile homes in the Pines Trailer Park experienced varying degrees of flooding. Pines resident Bill Vincent said he’s never seen the water so high in the streets within the mobile home community. Wednesday evening, residents in Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach and Anna Maria noted on Facebook that they were experiencing flooding and/or power outages.
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As Thursday morning unfolded, a steady stream of vehicles proceeded through the standing water along Marina Drive, near the Island Branch Library and Holmes Beach City Hall. The water there appeared to be at least a foot deep, if not higher. When contacted at 9:40 a.m., Police Chief Bill Tokajer provided an assessment of the storm damage in Holmes Beach. “We had some serious flooding in some areas. We had more rain than we have seen
in quite some time. In some areas, the water was as deep as I’ve seen since I’ve been here. It was really deep on Marina Drive in front of the police department. It was deep further down on Marina Drive and Gulf Drive toward Haley’s Motel,” Tokajer said. “It was deep going around the bend by the beach. Sixth Avenue was bad, and Avenue B and C had some flooding. I think a lot of it was because of the high tides combined with all the rain. A lot of docks and marinas had water over the edge too,” Tokajer said. “We didn’t have any injuries. We had quite a few people who got stuck or drove into a ditch. And we had one tree down off of 51st and Fifth that was blocking the road,” Tokajer said. Throughout the morning and early afternoon, Gulf Drive provided a much drier route through the city than Marina Drive.
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Although he was still assessing the damage Thursday morning, Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy believed the city fared well. He said there had been some power lines down on the north end of the city and some residents experienced power outages. Murphy also said there was still standing water and flooding in the general vicinity of Bean Point and elsewhere in the city.
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A pump helped dewater the parking lot near the Anna Maria City Pier. A drive through Anna Maria late Thursday morning revealed North Shore Drive covered with standing water near Bean Point. There was also a substantial amount of standing water covering North Bay Boulevard between Jacaranda Road and Alamanda Road. Significant street and yard flooding also occurred around the intersection of Gladiolus Street and Poinsettia Road. Murphy said the new City Pier did not appear to suffer any damage during the storm. In 2017, Hurricane Irma inflicted serious damage to the old pier that was later demolished and replaced.
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information specific to their departments. The staff reported no significant damage throughout the county and said most of the damage was limited to flooding, fallen tree limbs, power outages and boats that sank or ran around – including one boat that collided with one of the bridges on the Manatee River. Emergency Management Chief Steve Litschauer said 30 people took shelter at Manatee High School and left the shelter Thursday morning. He said no one took shelter at Mills Elementary School in Palmetto, so that shelter was closed at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Azzara said wind gusts of up to 60 mph were reported in Manatee County during the storm and about 8 inches of rain fell in the most heavily rained upon areas that included the coastal regions. Litschauer said slightly fewer than 3,000 people lost power during the storm and as of Thursday morning, 1,136 still were without power countywide. Azzara said the county beaches on Anna Maria Island would remain closed for the day and reopen Friday morning. The same was said about the Island Branch Library in Holmes Beach. The Manatee County School District decided Thursday afternoon that the public schools would reopen Friday morning for in-person learning, as opposed to being limited to virtual learning only, as originally planned.
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Dolphin tale Andrea Herrmann, a marine biologist with the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Center, displayed one of Winter the dolphin’s prosthetic tails at the Center of Anna Maria Island’s Go Green 2 Annual Kick Off Speaker Series and Starlight Movie Night, featuring “Dolphin Tale – The story of Winter.” The educational event also included a Zoom interview of ocean explorer Philippe Cousteau by Anna Maria Elementary School fourth grader Addy DuToit,
September 2020 tourist tax collections compared to September 2019
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79% 51% 57% 50%
*(Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Longboat Key, unincorporated Manatee County, Palmetto) Manatee County’s 5% resort tax, or tourist tax, is collected from owners of accommodations rented for six months or less who charge the tax to their renters, in most cases, tourists. About 50% of the tax proceeds are allocated to Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau tourism marketing efforts, with 20% allocated to beach renourishment. The tax also partially funds tourismrelated attractions such as the Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria piers. Amounts shown were collected in September and paid to the Manatee County Tax Collector’s Office in October. Manatee County totals include Anna Maria Island cities, Bradenton, the portion of Longboat Key within Manatee County, unincorporated Manatee County and Palmetto. To anonymously report a rental owner who may not be paying the tax, call 941-741-4809 or visit http://www.taxcollector.com/tdt-evader.cfm. Source: Manatee County Tax Collector
More storm debris collection Saturday Waste Management and the city of Anna Maria will provide an additional day of storm debris collection on Saturday, Nov. 21. Mayor Dan Murphy said two Waste Management trucks were filled with storm debris on Saturday, Nov. 14, and two more trucks were filled on Monday. Bundled storm debris can be placed in the city rights of way on Friday for pickup on Saturday.
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Mote to launch new red tide mitigation projects CITY ISLAND – With more than $2 million in grants, Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium and its partners plan to begin work on 16 new projects to mitigate the impacts of Florida red tide. The Florida Red Tide Mitigation & Technology Development Initiative was established in 2019 with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to unite scientists from around the world to work on red tide. There are more than 20 research projects underway as part of the initiative, which
includes 12 different partnering institutions and organizations. The first round of projects included innovative projects such as deriving compounds from brewer’s spent grain, a byproduct from the beer brewing process, and testing its ability to control Florida red tide and its toxins. The second round of projects will range from physical to chemical controls, early prevention to bloom treatment, projects led by universities, independent nonprofits like Mote, and for-profit businesses, according to Mote.
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OBITUARIES Margaret Hoffman Margaret Hoffman, 70, of Bradenton, passed away Oct. 30, 2020. Margaret was born in Eugene, OR, but was raised in Queens, NY. She moved to Anna Maria Island in 1992, then moved to NW Bradenton in 2000. Margaret was a proud New Yorker through and through, but so loved her life, home and friends here in Florida. She was an unforgettable presence and never met a stranger. She leaves behind a great void for all who knew and loved her, including her heartbroken husband of 37 years, Paul Hoffman, and her devoted best friend and
daughter, Pamela Winn. Services were already held. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be made to www. brownandsonsfuneral.com.
James Michael “Rocky” Stief On Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, the Stief family lost their hero, James Michael “Rocky” Stief, to lung cancer with COVID-19 complications. Rocky was born in Philadelphia on September 30, 1948 to Adam and Grace Stief. Prior to opening Stief Plumbing and Heating in 1988, he worked with his family at Jack's Transmissions, where his love for racing began. He was a Harley Davidson enthusiast and loved working on his Mustang. Rocky was a
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member of the Knights of Columbus Peace Council and a lifetime member of the Tinicum Fire Company (formerly Essington Fire Company). A long-time resident of Tinicum, and affectionately nick-named the "Mayor of Tinicum" by many of his friends, Rocky retired to Bradenton, Florida in 2010. Rocky is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Ruth Stief (nee Carter); daughter, Stacey Anne Dettling (Brian) of Portland, Oregon; daughter, Christine Shannon Stief and her fiancé, Richard Sim, of Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; stepson, Gary Joseph Gawbill Jr. of Morton, Pennsylvania; and stepson, Stephen Micheal Gawbill (Nicole) of Lester, Pennsylvania. He was the adoring Pop-Pop of Mathilde Rose Dettling. Rocky was very close to many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased in death by his parents, and brothers, Jack, Richard and Robert. His tireless love and
devotion to his family and friends was evident throughout his life. Rocky's sense of humor included words of wisdom, such as, “Sometimes the things you want and the things you don’t want are two different things.” A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 at 11 a.m. at St. Madeline Catholic Church, 110 Park St., Ridley Park, PA, 19078. A private burial will take place after Mass. For those comfortable attending the service, please remember to wear a mask and follow all social distancing guidelines. Information for a live stream for those unable to attend in person will be available at a later date. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 26th Street Chapel, 5624 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207 is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made to: www.brownadsonsfuneral.com.
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11/6, 11:52 p.m., disorderly conduct. Sports Lounge, 118 Bridge St. The subject, a homeless male, was rowdy and started a fight.
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11/2, 4:28 p.m., hit and run car crash, 100 38th St. The officer was called to the scene of the accident and observed heavy damage to the car. There were no injuries. Witnesses provided a description of the vehicle, a pickup truck with a Texas plate. The victim called and said she spotted the truck at the Cypress Winds Apartments parking lot. The officer had taken a piece of plastic taillight from the accident scene with him. When he tried to match it to the truck, it matched. The officer left a business card on the truck’s windshield directing the suspect to contact him. 11/4, 10 p.m., possession of marijuana, 3900 Sixth Ave. The officer made a traffic stop and the smell of marijuana resulted in a charge. 11/4, 10:40 p.m., noise violation, 205 79th St. The officer took decibel readings that were excessive and wrote a noise violation citation. 11/5, 11:40 p.m., DUI, possession of cocaine, 700 Manatee Ave. The officer observed a plumber truck accelerate to 60 mph as it left the Island. He caught up with him and made a stop. The driver could not find his license and displayed signs of impairment. The officer called for assistance to hold a field sobriety test. During questioning, the driver admitted to having two drinks. After failing the test, he was arrested and when they searched the truck, they found cocaine. 11/6, 4:05 p.m., indecent exposure, White Avenue beach area. Police responded to reports of a white male exposing himself to females. They caught up with the subject, who was arrested after victims positively identified him.
AMI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | SUBMITTED
New chamber board From left, Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy installs the new Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors: John Campora, Mike Southwick, Eric Cairns, David Berube, Susanne Arbanas, Katy Demick, Karen LaPensee, Wayne Gunter, Dan Alderson, Diane Phinney, Bev Kilpatrick and Erin Heckler on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Waterline Resort and Marina in Holmes Beach.
Restaurants Open Thanksgiving 2020 NAME ADDRESS CITY PHONE Thanksgiving Hours Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe 4000 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 941-778-0784 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Bridge Tender Inn 135 Bridge St. Bradenton Beach 941-778-4849 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Daiquiri Deck 107 Bridge St. #B Bradenton Beach 941-253-3300 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Drift In 120 Bridge St. Bradenton Beach 941-778-9088 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Euphemia Haye Restaurant 5540 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key 941-383-3633 2 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Floridays Woodfire Grill & Bar 12332 Manatee Ave. Bradenton 941-741-8700 CALL FOR HOURS Gulf Drive Cafe & Kokonut Hut 900 Gulf Drive Bradenton Beach 941-778-1919 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Harry's Continental Kitchens 525 St. Judes Drive Longboat Key 941-383-0777 Restaurant OPEN Noon - 8 p.m. Harry's Continental Kitchens 525 St. Judes Drive Longboat Key 941-383-0777 Corner Store 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. Harry's Grill 9903 Gulf Drive Anna Maria 941-567-5999 12:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Island Coffee Haus LLC 5350 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 941-896-4870 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. Pesto Bistro & Wine Bar 8799 Cortez Road W. Bradenton 941-201-4167 Closed but offering meals by delivery and curbside pickup until noon orders due 11/24) Pier 22 1200 First Ave. W. Bradenton 941-748-8087 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. The Lazy Lobster of Longboat 5350 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key 941-383-0440 Noon - 8 p.m. Tortilla Bay 5318 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 941-778-3663 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
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ROSER FOOD BANK needs donations of cash and non-perishable food, PAPER & PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS. Donations boxes are located at the Church, Moose Club, and Walgreen’s.
BOATS BOATS ARE STILL SELLING Very Well. No Listing Agreements. No Time Constraints, Just Easy 20 years, Excellent Reputation, Hundreds of Boats Sold. Islandboatsales. net 941-228-3489
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COMMERCIAL SALES, RENT & LEASE 13 UNIT RESORT: $3,999,900 Bradenton Beach on Gulf Dr. WAREHOUSE: 9300 sq ft possible Machine Shop w/ Heavy Duty Elect. Or Car Storage. So many Possibilities. Near SRQ Airport. $595,000. Island Real Estate call Alan Galletto 941-232-2216
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TIMBER CREEK GOLF COURSE challenging scenic Par 3. PT pro shop/cashier position. Golf privileges included. Call Dave 941405-9199 HOTEL ON ANNA MARIA seeking Housekeeper Full time, Part time. Must have two years experience. We drug test. Must speak English. If no Answer, leave message. 813-735-4373. TWO SCOOPS – Anna Maria Island’s Favorite IceCream... is now hiring full and part-time associates. Varied shifts available must be able to work nights and weekends. A great place to work and have a little fun…looking for a few friendly people to join our team. Food prep or server experience preferred. Great Pay! Apply today…Two Scoops 101 S. Bay Blvd. Anna Maria. THE AWARD-WINNING ANNA MARIA ISLAND SUN, a weekly newspaper on Florida’s Gulf Coast, (https://amisun. com; www.facebook. com/AnnaMariaIslandSun), is looking for a freelance reporter/ photographer to cover events on this tourismdriven island. The ideal candidate will have reporting and photography experience at a community newspaper and have some experience writing for a news website. Local residents or those with previous local knowledge and willing to relocate here a plus. Resumes and cover letters may be emailed to news@amisun.com or by U.S. Postal Service to The Anna Maria Island Sun, P.O Box 1189, Anna Maria, FL 34216, attention: Mike Field, publisher.
FISHING CHARTERS CAPT. MAC GREGORY Fishing Charters. Full Day, Half Day, Night, Inshore & Near Shore. 941-809-5783 U.S.C.G. Certified/Insured
HOME IMPROVEMENTS TILE! TILE! TILE! All variations of tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship. Prompt, reliable, many Island references. Free estimates. Neil 941-726-3077 RENOVATION SPECALIST ALL carpentry repairs, Wash Family Construction, locally owned and operated CBC 1258250 Call 941-7250073. KERN CONSTRUCTION NEW Homes & Remodel. Design/Build. Since 1968. License # CBC 1261150. Call Mike Kern 941-7781115 MASTER CARPENTER. Decks-Docks-FencingStairs & Railing. Free Estimates. Handyman Work. Call Richard 941448-3571 JSAN CORPORATION Renovations Construction & Handyman Services 941-243-0995 Lic# CRC1332505 jsancorporation@gmail. com Flooring, Drywall, Painting, Repairs, Kitchen and Bathrooms, Trim & Doors. Free Estimates. Credit Cards Accepted. ISLE TILE EXPERT INSTALLATION of floors, custom showers, backsplash, deck/lanai. Licensed and insured. References available. Call Chris at 941-3028759 please visit website: isletileservices.com HAMMERED HOMES (Saving Homes since 1984) All Handyman services & building consulting. Free Estimates & Advice. Call before making decision, save money. 941-778-3206 HOME IMPROVEMENT Michigan General Contractor 30+ yrs. experience. Large or small projects. Budget minded knowledgeable tradesman will complete your project start to finish: On Time/On Budget. Call Mike 616-204-8822.
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R. GAROFALO’S Interlocking brick pavers, driveways, patios, pool decks. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured. Call Rafael 941-778-4823 or Veronik 941-526-7941 STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE. Specializing in Old Florida Seashell driveways and scapes. Also Rock, Mulch, & Soil. Free estimates. Call Shark Mark 941-301-6067 ISLAND RESIDENT. TREE/ BUSH Trimming, removal. Sweeping, blowing, weeding. Weekly, bi-monthly or monthly schedule. Pressure washing: driveways, walkways, fences, pool decks/ cages. Call Bill Witaszek 941-307-9315.
MOVING & STORAGE MARTIN’S MOVING YOUR Island movers! Offering dependable, competitive rates. No hidden costs. 941-809-5777.
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CUSTOM PAINTING, Residential-Commercial, Interior/Exterior Professional quality work for over 40 years. Free estimates. Call Larry at 941-400-8754. References available. 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Professional and quality painting interior or exterior. Many local references, insured, and free estimates. Call Rick at 941-932-0940.
POOL SERVICES FOUR SEASONS POOL SERVICE AND CHEMICAL SERVICES. Certified Pool Operator. 10 + Years Experience. Residential/commercial. Chemical Service Licensed & Insured. Call Dennis Clark 941-7375657 COLE'S TROPICAL POOL SERVICE Call Cole Bowers for all your pool maintenance needs! Affordable and Dependable!! 941-713-1893
PRESSURE WASHING & WINDOWS AUTHORITY ONE CLEANING : Residential, Commercial, Construction, Vacation, VRBO Rentals . Also available Pressure Washing, Roof Cleaning, Paver Sealing and Windows. Call 941565-3931.
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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
CANAL FRONT HOMES Holmes Beach – GULF FRONT CONDOS Gulf Place, L’Plage, Vista Grande, SPW, 5400 – DUPLEXES & MORE Island Real Estate ASK Alan Galletto 941232-2216
“WIZARD OF WALLS” Established 1980 Prompt quality service. Paperhanging/removal Faux finishes. Interior painting. Mary Bell Winegarden 941-794-0455
IMMACULATE WATERFRONT HOME 520 Kumquat Dr. 4BD/5BA 3928sf Coastal Beauty! Prime location on AMI. $2,750,000 Call Charles Buky Coldwell Banker 941-228-6086
PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SERVICES. Prompt & Reliable. Island Resident. Quality Workmanship. Interior/Exterior. Also minor repairs & carpentry. Free written detailed estimates. Bill Witaszek 941-307-9315
LOOKING FOR A highly motivated real estate broker to buy or sell your next home? Darcie Duncan, Broker Duncan Real Estate a lifelong island resident bringing success to her customers for 30 years. Proven track record brings you results! 941-725-1589
RENTALS: ANNUAL ANNUAL RENTAL COMPLETELY renovated condo at Wild Oak Bay, 2BR/2BA large screened in porch, close to IMG and beaches. $1975 monthly, all utilities included in rent except electric. HOA approval, immediate occupancy. ANNUAL RENTALS WANTED! We have well qualified tenants for beach and mainland annual rentals, Full management or Finders fee. Call today for details. Ask for Paige DUNCAN REAL ESTATE 513-3821992. ANNUAL HOLMES BEACH 209A 83rd Ave. Cute 1BR efficiency. Washer/dryer hookup. No dogs $950/ mo. First, last & security. Credit check required. Available November 1. Call 941-809-2488 COZY COTTAGE SANDPIPER 55+ Resort. 1 ½ minute walk to Beach or Bay. 1BR/1BA. Washer/ dryer For Sale or Rent. Call 941251-4767. Leave number on machine. ANNUAL RENTALHOLMES BEACH 2BR/2BA, W/D hook ups, storage. Non-Smoking, No Pets. $1,900/mo. Fran Maxon Real Estate 941-778-2307. ANNUAL RENTAL. BUNGALOW. WiFi & utilities included. Washer/dryer, Steps to Beach & intracoastal. Mini loft. $1395/mo. First, last & $500 deposit. Call 941-7411096
RENTALS: SEASONAL & VACATION ANNUAL/SEASONAL RENTAL- Perico Bay Club LUXURY CONDO/ water view, fully furnished, firstfloor unit. Quiet/Updated. 2BR/2BA washer/dryer, large screen TVs, WiFi, and new kitchen. Sleeps 4 Covered parking space Pool/ Hot Tub. Available December 2020. Text/call Michele: 952 818 4685 TIFFANY PLACE Gulf Front Condo for Rent Incredible views from living room and master bedroom. 2BR/2BA Green Real Estate Call 941-778-0455
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RENTALS: SEASONAL & VACATION SEASONAL RENTAL in PALMA SOLA. 3BR/2BA weekly or monthly rates. Contact Barb Grace 941201-2190 ANNA MARIA ISLAND CONDOS Large pool, beach access, free WiFi, 1&2 Bedroom $700/$800/$900 a wk. redekercondosonami. com Tim 941-704-7525 RENTAL-HOLMES BEACH One room Condo with large bathroom, kitchen, bed alcove. Private parking, patio. Available December 15 thru April 15, 2021. No pets. $1800/mo. Call 908914-1182
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TRANSPORTATION AMI TAXI metered-on-callcards accepted. Airport: Tampa $95, Sarasota $40, Clearwater $85, Orlando $195. Call 941-447-8372 or 941-447-8376. amitaxi4u@ gmail.com, www.amitaxi. com ANYTIME TRANSPORTATION to all Airports, Casino, etc. Tampa $70. Sarasota $35. Pets welcome. Very dependable. Reasonable rates. Contact Jeanne. 941-779-5095 AIRPORT RIDES- Tampa, St. Pete, Sarasota. Mask & gloves provided. Reasonable rates! Call or text Anna 941-932-1600
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