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BRADENTON BEACH

11/13, 11:38 p.m., noise complaint, 205 17th St. N. Officers were dispatched to the above location in response to a noise complaint. There were several people talking and laughing in the pool area, but officers did not observe any noise violations. The subjects were told they were not in violation of the noise ordinance, but if they did violate, further action could be taken. 11/16, 11:12 p.m., noise complaint, 2104 Ave. A. The officer was dispatched to a complaint of people talking loudly. Upon arrival, the officer could hardly hear any noise beyond some loud air conditioning compressors kicking on and off. The officer made contact with 10 individuals talking on the patio area near the pool. There was no decibel violation so no action was taken. The officer tried to call back the complainant, however nobody answered or returned the call. No further action was taken.

HOLMES BEACH

11/11, 9:08 a.m., no valid ID, 5600 Marina Drive. After conducting a traffic stop, the officer made contact with the driver and was informed he did not have a valid driver’s license and has never had one issued. The driver was issued a citation for operating a vehicle without a license and given a court date. A licensed driver came to pick up the vehicle. 11/14, 5:02 p.m., trespass warning, 5424 Marina Drive. While on patrol, the responding officer was dispatched to investigate a suspicious male outside Jesse’s Island Store that was making employees and customers uncomfortable. The employee who called police said the man had been in and out of the store all day and was giving off “Charles Manson” vibes. The store requested the man be trespassed from the property. The officer made contact with the subject who seemed “out of it” according to police. The man, who said he was from Englewood, was told he was no longer allowed on the property and was issued a trespass warning. 11/15, 4:52 p.m., habitual traffic offender, 5600 Marina Drive. While sitting stationary, officers observed a vehicle that alerted through police license plate recognition that the driver had a suspended license and other issues. The driver matched the description of the registered owner, so officers initiated a traffic stop. As officers approached the vehicle, the female driver would only roll down the window a couple of inches, and when she did, a strong odor of marijuana was present. The nervous driver used her paperwork to try to cover up a Raw brand rolling tray with marijuana crumbs visible on it. Police had probable cause to search the vehicle and found several small baggies with marijuana in them. The suspect said the marijuana was for her own personal use and admitted to not having a valid license. The driver was arrested on multiple charges related to the marijuana and habitual traffic offenses including driving without a license. Manatee County Sheriff’s Office arrived to take her to Manatee County Jail and the vehicle was towed.

When longtime Holmes Beach City Attorney Patricia Petruff retires at the end of December, attorney Erica Augello, with the Trask Daigneault Law Firm in Clearwater, will take her place.

Commissioners voted unanimously during a Nov. 9 meeting to accept the proposed contract after previously putting the issue on hold so each commissioner had a chance to speak with Augello. Previously, Augello has worked for the city on Bert Harris Act cases and serves as the city’s legal representative during code compliance special magistrate hearings. Augello is expected to have her first meeting as city attorney in January.

REEL TIME: Bahamian bones

GATHER 'ROUND!

November 25, 2021 9903GulfDr Anna Maria

FROM PAGE 22 schools of cruising, tailing and schooling bonefish and dodging sharks and barracuda we returned to the basin at 4:30 p.m.

Back at the lodge, our chefs Cathy, Chrystal and Vaddie treated us to local hors d'oeuvres and libations of our choosing. The food at the lodge was consistently excellent and included fresh local delicacies including lobster, conch, local fish, steaks and rack of lamb. Dinner was served at 7 a.m. and evenings were spent discussing the day's fishing on the back veranda where cool Bahamian breezes were complemented by a sky ablaze with stars and the occasional satellite. On the nights when the wind abated and the mosquitos pushed us inside, we watched football on a flatscreen TV and anticipated the next day's fishing.

If you’re interested in experiencing some of the world’s best fishing in a destination that’s literally in your backyard, contact Grassett at 941-350-9790 or check out his website at www.snookfinaddict.com. The lodge can be reached by emailing marsbaybonefishlodge@yahoo.com. Check out their website at www.androsbonefish.com.