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From left, Lumi Welch, Sonny Howle and Williabel Welch observe the partial solar eclipse through NASA-approved safety glasses during a Solar Eclipse Watch Party at Robinson Preserve on Oct. 14. Suncoast Stargazers provided the glasses to safely observe the celestial event, as well as special viewing scopes, including a Hydrogen Alpha solar telescope, to get an extra detailed view of the sun’s surface. Inset, the partial eclipse as seen through a solar filter.
Manatees could again be classified as endangered Environmental groups have petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to increase protection for manatees, which lost about 20% of their population in 2021-22. BY LESLIE LAKE SUN CORRESPONDENT | llake@amisun.com
MANATEE COUNTY – Following petitions from environmental groups, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) says that reclassifying Florida manatees from a threatened to an endangered species may be justified. In 2017, the status of manatees was changed from endangered to threatened following signs the species was recovering. Since then, seagrass destruction related to algae blooms
on Florida’s east coast has spiked manatee mortality. “Originally listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in 1973, manatees have never truly recovered,” according to a prepared statement from the Center for Biological Diversity. “The FWS announced its final rule downlisting the West Indian manatee from endangered to threatened on March 30, 2017, despite hundreds of manatees still dying each year from boat strikes, habitat loss and other causes.” The ESA defines a threatened species as "any species which is likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range." An endangered species is "any species which is in danger of extinction
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Commissioners discuss eroding wetlands protections BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – Despite the recent Manatee County Commission vote to reduce wetland buffers, a city building official says it won’t be as easy as putting a shovel in the ground to build near wetlands. Holmes Beach commissioners met on Oct. 10 to discuss the reduction in wetland buffers as part of a larger discussion on building standards and state legislative priorities. Building Official Neal Schwartz kicked off the conversation by noting that just because the size of the protective buffer zones has been reduced by the county to lesser state levels, it doesn’t mean people can start building in wetland areas. In Anna Maria Island’s largest city, he said that before any building near
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wetlands can begin, plans must first be approved by the city. In addition, he said the Florida Department of Environmental Protection also would have to approve the plans. “Even though it’s allowed to be built on, it’s the Department of Environmental Protection that’s going to give us our final say so,” Schwartz said. Because of the work that city leaders have done to help protect wetlands and reduce the flood risk to properties, he said the city is now rated a FEMA category five and should receive that flood plain designation within the next two months. Property owners can contact their flood insurance companies to get an added discount on their policies that he said could be retroactive to the date the designation was awarded. Once he
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Woman hospitalized following raccoon attack A Palm Harbor woman was hospitalized after being attacked by several raccoons while staying at a resort in Bradenton Beach. BY JASON SCHAFFER SUN CORRESPONDENT | jschaffer@amisun.com
BRADENTON BEACH - A Palm Harbor woman was recently hospitalized after being attacked by raccoons. Bradenton Beach Police Officer Devon Straight responded to the Oct. 7 incident at the Tradewinds Resort, 1603 Gulf Drive. The reporting person, whose name was not given in the police report, told Straight he had heard screaming coming from the resort’s pool area and went to investigate. He found the victim, Beverly Murphy, 59, on the ground calling for help with several raccoons around her. He said the raccoons ran away when help arrived on the scene. The caller and some other guests of the resort took Murphy inside a room to assist her in treating her wounds until
EMS arrived. “I spoke with Beverly, who stated she was chased by the group of raccoons before falling down and landing on her wrist, which was possibly broken as a result,” Straight said in his report. “While on the ground, the raccoons continued to bite and scratch both of her legs, leaving multiple wounds.” Straight searched the area but was unable to find the raccoons. He said there is no way to know if the attack was because of a possible rabies infection, or the animals getting used to being fed by humans, though he said the latter was the more likely scenario. Before becoming a police officer, Straight worked with his grandparents at Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Inc., a Bradenton Beach wild animal rehabilitation organization. EMS arrived and transported Murphy to HCA Florida Blake Hospital for treatment. Manatee County Animal Control was called but did not respond to the scene. The Sun contacted Manatee County
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Bradenton Beach Police Officer Devon Straight helped a raccoon that had its face stuck in a discarded cup in an unrelated incident on Oct. 13 in Bradenton Beach. Straight says raccoons usually don’t bother people unless they are used to being fed. Animal Welfare about the incident but did not receive a statement before press time. According to the Centers for
Disease Control (CDC), raccoon attacks on humans are rare, but can occur even if the animal is not rabid. This is mostly due to people feeding them, making the animals more comfortable around people than they naturally should be. A rabid raccoon is usually dead within one to three days of becoming infectious, and if bitten by a rabid raccoon, effective post-exposure treatment is available. The CDC says to observe a raccoon’s behavior before calling for assistance. Look for: • Staggering gait; • An animal seemingly oblivious to noise or nearby movement; • Erratic wandering; • Discharge from eyes or mouth; • Wet and matted hair on face; • Repeated high-pitch vocalization; • Self-mutilation; • Unprovoked aggression. A raccoon showing these signs may be rabid or infected with canine distemper or feline parvovirus. Call animal control or the police department if concerned.
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IN BRIEF Commission to discuss Azure Shores The Bradenton Beach Commission on Thursday, Oct. 19 at noon will discuss Ordinance 23-550 amending the land development code for Azure Shores; a $1,000 donation from the city to the Bridge Street Merchants for holiday events; a proclamation for Farm-City Week; a discussion of an RFP for construction services for beach flood prevention improvements; a pier and floating dock franchise agreement; the Coquina Beach Seafood and Music Festival March 15-17; the National Hurricane Conference; approvals of Friendly IT Management bills for $30,996, $2,897 and $21,204; and approvals of an M.T. Causely bill for $18,931. The meeting will be held at the Katie Pierola Commission Chambers, 107 Gulf Drive N.
Dogs in park, Reimagining Pine on agenda The Anna Maria City Commission will conduct one regular city commission this month on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. After general public comment on nonagenda items, Planning and Zoning Board member Dusty Crane will ask the commission to consider allowing leashed dogs in City Pier Park. The commission will discuss the city potentially purchasing the property at 307 Pine Ave., and will further discuss the pending appointment of two city commissioners to fill two vacant commission seats. Reimagining Pine Avenue project engineer Gerry Traverso and Mayor Dan Murphy will provide a project update. The mayor will present the renewal of the city’s annual agreement for law enforcement services provided by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. The event-heavy consent agenda includes special event permits for Bayfest on Oct. 21, The Old Soldiers and Sailors Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 10, the AME Fall Festival at The Center on Oct. 28, The Vintage Flea market at City Pier Park on Nov. 5, Mike Brown’s birthday party on Nov. 4, the Thanks-Living community potluck on Nov. 19, the Mistletoe Market at Roser Church on Dec. 1-2, the Roser Church Bethlehem Walk on Dec. 3, the ZupaDandino wedding on the beach on Jan. 6 and the Feed the Peeps Art and Craft Show at Roser Church on Feb. 9-10. To attend and/or participate in Thursday’s meeting by phone, call 1-929-205-6099 and enter the meeting ID: 8592000280.
Bearden hosts Island town hall meeting Manatee County Commissioner-at-large Jason Bearden is coming to Anna Maria Island for a town hall meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive in Holmes Beach. The meeting is open to the public.
Correction The Anna Maria Island Historical Society settler’s bread sales at the Anna Maria farmers market begin in November, when more volunteer bakers return. A story in last week’s paper listed an earlier start date.
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A lawsuit by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection against Piney Point owner HRK Holdings is pending. BY LESLIE LAKE SUN CORRESPONDENT | llake@amisun.com
PALMETTO – The environmentally unstable Piney Point phosphate processing site is moving towards closure with the completion of work on the first of four wastewater collection ponds, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The work on the pond, built to contain industrial wastewater from phosphate processing operations, is substantially complete, according to FDEP. A liner has been installed on top of the pond, which is located at the top of a phosphogypsum waste stack. A new stormwater control system has been installed and grass has been planted to reduce soil erosion. On March 25, 2021, Piney Point owner HRK Holdings LLC notified FDEP of a possible leak in the lining of one of the other three ponds, which is now in the process of closure. Five days later, FDEP authorized the emergency discharge of 215 million gallons of industrial wastewater from the pond into Tampa Bay to maintain the integrity of the gypsum stack and avoid a potential flood. Surrounding homes and businesses were evacuated. From March 30 to April 9, the wastewater poured into the bay, adding an estimated 186 metric tons of nitrogen, exceeding typical annual nitrogen loads in a matter of days, according to the Tampa Bay Estuary Program. The nutrient exacerbated toxic cyanobacteria blooms that peaked in June, followed by a bloom of toxic red tide algae that caused fish kills, triggering the cleanup of more than 1,600 metric tons of dead fish. On Aug. 5, 2021, FDEP filed a complaint in the 12th Judicial Circuit Court in Manatee County, initiating enforcement action against Piney Point owner HRK Holdings LLC. In the complaint, the agency requested a judgment against HRK of $50,000 a day in civil penalties for each day that it
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The closure of the environmentally unstable Piney Point site is progressing with the closure of the first of four industrial wastewater collection ponds. failed to remove process water at Piney Point, and $15,000 per day for failure to provide FDEP with financial assurance. The total maximum penalties for all of HRK’s violations total $119,745,000, according to the complaint. “This action enforces compliance with the state’s environmental laws and all of HRK’s existing authorizations, orders and agreements with the department. The department is seeking the maximum allowable penalties and recovery of costs and damages under existing laws and regulations,” according to FDEP. On Jan. 3, 2023, FDEP filed a motion for a default final judgment against HRK claiming in part that HRK failed to remove groundwater from Feb. 15, 2019 to May 15, 2022, and failed to meet groundwater standards on 18 separate occasions, equating to $270,000 in penalties. The case remains open. On Dec. 16, 2021, FDEP issued a permit to Manatee County to build an underground injection well on Buckeye Road to receive industrial wastewater from Piney Point. The well began receiving the wastewater from the site on April 4, 2023. To date, more than 97 million gallons of wastewater have been transferred to the well.
Public input sought for Cortez Road corridor study The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host a Cortez Road corridor visioning workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post #24, 2000 75th St. W. in Bradenton. The visioning workshop will provide the public a chance to share their thoughts and insights on the corridor vision and action plan that FDOT is developing in partnership with Manatee County. The study area extends along Cortez Road from 121st Street Court West in Cortez to U.S. 301 in Bradenton. Previously presented during the Council of Governments meeting in August, the study addresses transportation elements, safety concerns, land use and future development along the Cortez Road corridor and the relationship between transportation and development. “Your input will help shape and inform the design and development of this integrated land use and transportation project, guiding future multi-modal transportation invest-
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Repaving to begin soon Workers are scheduled to install new sewer pipes on Ninth Street South at the end of October. BY LESLIE LAKE
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First Night Market draws crowds The first Holmes Beach Night Market offered extended shopping hours at Holmes Beach businesses and a chance to mingle with friends. BY JASON SCHAFFER
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BRADENTON BEACH – Installation of new sewer pipes on 11th and 12th Streets South is complete, and with the imminent completion of pipe installation on 13th Street South, the three roads will be repaved simultaneously, according to Manatee County. In an update from county Community Outreach Representative Tina Allen, she said that 11th and 12th Streets South have been temporarily rebuilt in anticipation of the final repaving. Starting in late October or early November, the installation of new sewer pipes will begin at Gulf Drive South and Ninth Street South, continuing east on Ninth. As roads from Fifth Street South to 13th Street South are closed for the project, a reserved parking area and free parking shuttle along the west side of Gulf Drive South is being provided for use by residents and guests of the impacted streets. The sewer project will replace and
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Several streets in Bradenton Beach are impacted by the sewer project. relocate a portion of the sewer collection system in south Bradenton Beach that lies on private property to new locations within the public right-of-way. “The replacement of aging sewer infrastructure will improve the resiliency of the Bradenton Beach sewer system by increasing capacity and reducing the risk of pipe failures and leaks,” according to the update.
HOLMES BEACH - The city and Bradenton Area Arts and Culture kicked off the new monthly Holmes Beach Night Market on Oct. 13, offering shoppers a chance to enjoy extended hours at the Artists’ Guild Gallery of Anna Maria Island (AGAMI) and many other businesses in and around the Island Shopping Center. The event takes the place of the monthly Art Walks formerly held in Holmes Beach. Although AGAMI is still at the center of the event, there is more than just art to enjoy. “This is really cool. We’re from Ohio and had no idea what was going on, but we heard a guy playing guitar and stopped to check it out,” said Julie Bell, who was visiting Holmes Beach with her husband. “We are surprised at the prices here. Being a tourist town, we figured
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Visitors to the Artists’ Guild Gallery of Anna Maria Island mingle during the first Holmes Beach Night Market. everything would be crazy expensive, but these shops are all really reasonable and have some stuff you’ll only find here.” The next market is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 10. The monthly event continues through April 12, 2024 and features the Artists’ Guild Gallery of Anna Maria Island, D Coy Ducks, Small Town Creamery, How Lucky AMI, Pizzanos Pizza, Irene’s Clothing Store, Sand Dollar, The Feast, Hurricane Hanks, Freckled Fin and The Doctor’s Office. Each business will stay open late, and there will be live music, demos, refreshments and more at the family-friendly event.
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Indigenous People of Florida: From First Peoples to Conquest, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11 a.m. One-on-one tech help, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2-4 p.m.
THURSDAY, OCT. 19
Tree Tots: Night Nature, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 10 a.m. Island Morning Book Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10:15 a.m. Sunshine Stitchers Knit and Crochet, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 p.m. Thursdays in Paradise Stroll featuring local art, music and food, Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach, 5-8 p.m. Living with Alligators, Robinson Preserve, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 6 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCT. 20
Forty Carrots, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Mah-jongg for experienced players, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m. Holocaust speaker series with Steve Gelemter, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.
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Mornings at the NEST, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m. to noon Bayfest, Pine Avenue, Anna Maria, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Starry Night Astronomy, Robinson Preserve expansion parking lot, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 7-10 p.m.
MONDAY, OCT. 23
Gentle yoga, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Haunted Manatee County, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 6 p.m.
TUESDAY, OCT. 24
Farmer’s Market, City Pier Park, 103 N. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Family story time, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Mah-jongg for experienced players, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m. Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island meeting, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 11:30 a.m. Wildlife Spotlight: Bats, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 6:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 25
One-on-one tech help, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach 2-4 p.m.
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Rotary governor visits AME Rotary District Governor Alfred Current and Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island President Kathy Rylander recently toured Anna Maria Elementary School. BY JASON SCHAFFER
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HOLMES BEACH - The Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island welcomed its district governor, Alfred Current, to the Island for a visit on Oct. 10, which included a buffet reception at Bridge Street Bistro in Bradenton Beach followed by a visit to Anna Maria Elementary School (AME). Current was joined by Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island President Kathy Rylander at the school, where they presented school officials with water safety books. The Rotary is heavily involved in AME, participating in its Character Education Program, Rotary Read Dolphin Literacy Program, Peace Day, “4 Way Test” Essay Contest and “Service Above Self” Award. The district governor visits every club in District 6960, which includes the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island and 53 others. The purpose of the visits is to allow the governor to communicate with club members, share ideas, motivate Rotarians to participate in service activities, strengthen
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Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island President Kathy Rylander and Rotary District Governor of Area 6960 Alfred Current toured Anna Maria Elementary School after the governor’s visit to the Rotary Club meeting at the Bridge Street Bistro. Rotary programs and bring attention to important club issues. Rylander said the areas of focus for Rotary International include: Fighting disease, promoting peace, saving mothers and children, providing clean water, supporting education and growing local economies and the environment. Rotary Club wraps swimming program Page 15
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Renovations send Moose Halloween party to Bradenton lodge Due to the dining room floor renovations underway at the Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge #2188 in Bradenton Beach, the lodge will host its annual children’s Halloween party this year at the Bradenton Moose Lodge #1223, 310 44th Ave. in Bradenton. The children’s party will be on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon, and is open to members of both lodges. The Halloween party will feature a costume contest, goodie bags, ghoulish chicken fingers and fries, juice boxes, music and games. To register children, grandchildren and other youngsters from either lodge, email the AMI Lodge at lodge2188@mooseunits.org. Include children’s first names and ages and adult member names.
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Catalina Bennett (Snow White), Viviana Bennett (Sleeping Beauty), Julia Spence (“diner girl”), Thiago Bennett (T-Rex) and Jaxson Spence (“dino hunter”) attended last year’s Halloween party.
Trail of Treats returns on Halloween The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Trail of Treats, kicking off at the chamber office at 5313 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach on Tuesday, Oct. 31. A costume contest for kids up to 11 years old will be judged at 4 p.m. and participants are asked to register by 3:30 p.m. There will be four age
groups in the contest, with prizes awarded. After the judging, kids will have the opportunity to safely trick or treat at area businesses in Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Businesses wishing to join in the Trail of Treats should call the chamber at 941-778-1541.
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Anna Maria farmers market returns Visit the Anna Maria farmers market every Tuesday at City Pier Park. BY JOE HENDRICKS
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ANNA MARIA – The city-sponsored weekly farmer’s market has returned to City Pier Park. Featuring 13 vendors, the market will be held every Tuesday through May 7, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market started on a trial basis in March 2018, then resumed the following fall and has continued since then. Taking over for the now-retired Debbie Haynes, Deputy City Clerk Fran Berrios now organizes and manages the market under and around the City Pier Park shade sail structure. Berrios said the vendor roster is set for the season and vendor applications are no longer being accepted. “We’ve had a great turnout, the weather’s beautiful and the people are happy,” she said on opening day, Oct. 10. Jimmy Hernandez manned the Dynasty Guacamole vendor booth that featured fresh guacamole and salsas. The Milagros Produce booth offered a wide variety of locally grown vegetables and fruits. Rosibel Malheiro operates the Bella’s Gourmet Cuisine booth and she’s among the original market vendors that have participated each year since the market started. Her booth offers various kinds of ravioli, including lobster ravioli, porcini mushroom sauce, marina sauce, empanadas and more. When asked how it felt to be back at the market, Malheiro said, “Lovely. It’s a beautiful day and we have a lot of regular local customers.”
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The Anna Maria farmers market is open every Tuesday at City Pier Park. Fibela Produce, right, is one of the market’s largest fresh produce vendors. The Anna Maria Bake House, part of the Chiles Hospitality group, was among those who made their market debuts on opening day, offering sourdough, ciabatta and Cuban bread. “We started as a bread program for the Sandbar restaurant in 2015,” head baker Ted Louloudes said. “Recently we became Anna Maria Bake House, making all the breads and desserts for the Chiles Hospitality restaurants. We also make breads and pastries for the Gamble Creek Farm market in Parrish.” In a neighboring booth, Gamble Creek Farms also made its market debut, offering organic produce that included eggplant, okra, squash, lemongrass, chives, plantains, turmeric, papaya and more. “We’ll be here every Tuesday through May,” vendor Tricia Snow said. At the Spiked Pickles booth, vendor Chip English sold craft beer-infused pickled goods. “We partner with breweries in the state of Florida. We utilize their beer to make a different kind of pickle through lacto-fermentation. We work with about 24 different breweries in Florida. If it grows in
Florida and it’s in season, we will pickle it,” English said. His offerings include pickled green beans, red onion, jalapenos, peppers, cucumbers and more. “This is our third year. We have some very loyal customers that come back year after year. We sold a lot today,” English said. When asked what he likes about the Anna Maria Farmers Market, English pointed across the street to the City Pier and Tampa Bay and said, “Look at the view.” Now in her third year at the Broccobabe booth, Lelia Tavrides sold broccoli greens (the leaves and greens from broccoli plants), broccoli microgreens and kits to grow broccoli greens and microgreens at home. “Most people are familiar with broccoli sprouts and the microgreens have the same benefits. They’re nutrient-rich and contain antioxidants. I use them in smoothies, sandwiches, omelets salads and anywhere you would use greens,” Tavrides said. She also offered fresh dill, arugula, basil, orange mint, tomatoes and more.
At his Surferdude Cooks tent, vendor Roman Strykowski sold Marek’s Authentic Polish Food, of which he is an independent distributor. “It’s authentic Polish food, all manufactured in Chicago by Poles. Our sausage doesn’t have any gluten, no fillers, no corn starch. They’re made with meat imported from Poland, are made in the old traditional way and contain less sodium than most American sausages,” he said. His offerings included several varieties of frozen and fully-cooked sausages, pierogi and more. Strykowski said Marek’s is the only nationwide company that uses Polish flour to make its pierogis. Making her market debut in the Red’s Farm booth, Julie Richie said, “We’re selling pastured chicken, pork and eggs. It’s regenerative farming. They’re in poultry netting and we move it every day so they get fresh ground. It allows them to fertilize the ground but not over-fertilize it. It really is great for the land but for the birds and pigs as well. We have pigs in a wooded area
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Monkey Bus returns The Monkey Bus is back. After temporarily suspending service in early August due to increased insurance costs, the Island-wide shuttle service resumed on Friday, Oct. 13. “Thanks to the incredible support from the Anna Maria Island community, and a lot of work dealing with partners who want to see this Island icon back in business, we have finally made it happen,” according to an announcement posted at the Monkey Bus Facebook page. To request a ride, call 941-565-6542. The fee to ride the Monkey Bus is $5 per person.
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MANATEES: Could again be classified as endangered FROM PAGE 1
throughout all or a significant portion of its range," according to the act. Due to the declining manatee population in recent years, two petitions were submitted to FWS by the Center for Biological Diversity, Harvard Animal Law & Policy Clinic, Miami Waterkeeper, Save the Manatee Club and Frank S. Gonzalez Garcia to increase protections for the mammals. “Pollution-fueled algae blooms sparked an ongoing mortality event that has contributed to unprecedented Florida manatee mortality approaching 2,000 deaths in 2021 and 2022 combined,” according to the Center for Biological Diversity. “This two-year record represents more than 20% of all manatees in Florida. Manatee experts predict more malnourished and starving manatees with fewer births for years to come.” Unchecked pollution, wastewater treatment discharges, leaking septic systems, fertilizer runoff and resulting algae blooms and seagrass destruction led to the unprecedented manatee mortality event in the Indian River area in 2021-22. As of Oct. 6, 476 known manatees died in Florida waters so far this year, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. One petition requested the reclassification of the West Indian manatee, including the Antillean and Florida manatee subspecies, as endangered species under the ESA. Another petition requested the Puerto Rico population of the Antillean manatee be listed as endangered. Both subspecies are currently classified under the ESA as threatened. FWS announced on Oct. 11 that reclassifying the West Indian manatee from threatened to endangered may be justified.
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A manatee at Silver Springs. Florida manatees, currently listed as a threatened species, may again be reclassified as endangered. “The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed two 90-day findings on Endangered Species Act petitions to uplist the West Indian manatee and the Puerto Rican population of the Antillean manatee. Based on the Service’s review, both petitions present substantial scientific or commercial information indicating that the petitioned actions may be warranted,” according to a statement from the FWS. “Today’s decision, known as a 90-day finding, is the first procedural step toward providing much greater protections for the imperiled species. The Fish and Wildlife Service must now conduct a thorough review of the best available science before determining whether to increase protections under the Endangered Species Act,” according to a statement from the Center for Biological Diversity. A decision is due by Nov. 21. The environmental groups lauded the decision to review the manatee's status. “This is the right call for manatees and everyone who cares about these
charming creatures,” said Ragan Whitlock, a Florida-based attorney at the Center for Biological Diversity. “I applaud the Fish and Wildlife Service for taking the next step toward increased safeguards. Manatees need every ounce of protection they can get.” “We are pleased that the Fish and Wildlife Service recognizes the need to reevaluate its ill-timed decision to downlist the Florida manatee,” said Patrick Rose, an aquatic biologist and executive director of Save the Manatee Club. “There can be no doubt that the service needs to immediately rebuild its manatee recovery program through increased staffing and funding. While the two remaining manatee recovery staff members are doing an incredible job in the face of unprecedented environmental assaults upon the manatees and their habitat, they must have more help right now to forestall this continuing emergency.” The ESA allows citizens to petition the FWS to add species to the list of endangered and threatened wildlife,
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• Obey posted signs for manatee slow-speed zones; • Wear polarized sunglasses to see manatees in your path; • If you observe a manatee mating herd - several manatees gathered as males vie to mate with a female - watch from at least 100 feet away. Coming any closer might disrupt the mating or endanger you; adult manatees typically weigh more than 1,000 pounds; • Never feed or water manatees as they will become habituated to people, which could put them at risk of injury; • Stow trash and line when underway. Marine debris that blows overboard can become ingested by or entangled around manatees; • Report stranded or dead manatees to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Wildlife Alert hotline at 1-888-404-FWCC (3922).
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Where’s Suzi? Suzi, a female loggerhead sea turtle released from Coquina Beach after nesting and being satellite-tagged on June 27, has been swimming in the Gulf of Mexico near the Yucatan Peninsula for the past several weeks. In a field of 11 sea turtles in the Sea Turtle Conservancy’s Tour de Turtles race, she remains in sixth place, having traveled 922 miles. Suzi is swimming to bring attention to the cause of light pollution and how lighting near shore can negatively impact nesting turtles and their hatchlings. She was named in honor of Suzi Fox, the late executive director of Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring, which is sponsoring her race along with the Coastal Wildlife Club and Waterline Marina and Resort. Visit The Sun’s Facebook page for weekly updates in “Where’s Suzi?” and visit amisun.com for weekly updates on turtles nesting activity in “Nesting News.”
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NESTING NEWS Turtle nests laid: 405 (Record: 544 in 2019) False crawls: 438 (Record: 831 in 2010) Nests hatched: 295 (Record: 453 in 2022) Hatchlings hatched: 22,995 (Record: 35,850 in 2022) Hatchling disorientations: 89 Source: Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring
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Rotary Club wraps swimming program The Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island’s Learn to Swim program helps children learn water safety. BY JASON SCHAFFER
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BRADENTON – Members of The Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island say their Learn to Swim program was another big success this year. Thanks to fundraising efforts by the Rotary, as well as a $4,000 grant from the Bishop Parker Foundation Fund of the Manatee Community Foundation, 82 area children were able to participate in the program this year at the Bradenton YMCA. There were four eight-day sessions, with half taking place in June and half in July at a cost of $80 per child, which was 100% covered by fundraising efforts, such as the Rotary’s annual golf tournament. The tournament was held on April 3 and raised $20,000. The AMI Rotary says because this is Florida and children are around water more than most
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YMCA providing the pool and instructors to give the lessons. All three organizations are 501(c) (3) non-profits. “From 2018-2020, Florida had the highest unintentional drowning death rate among children 0-9 years of age,” Rotary Club of AMI President Kathy Rylander said. “We are working hard to change the statistics. Serving over 500 local children in six years is a huge accomplishment for our club and we hope to serve hundreds more in the future.”
October is National Bullying Prevention Month and Anna Maria Elementary School students, teachers and staff participated in "Wear Blue Spirit Day”on Oct. 11 in support. The school also posted anti-bullying posters around the campus and initiated a bully-free pledge to encourage kindness and inclusion.
AME Fall Festival next week The Anna Maria Elementary Parent Teacher Organization’s (PTO) annual Fall Festival returns on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 4-8 p.m. at The Center of Anna Maria Island. The Fall Festival features carnival games, bounce houses, a bake sale, laser tag, concessions, a pumpkin patch and plenty of surprises. There’s also a costume contest and a pumpkin face-off with winners announced at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person. It is not necessary for kids to be AME students to attend. For information, text 941-504-4950 or email amepto@gmail.com.
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Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce members enjoyed each other’s company recently at the Wicked Cantina in Bradenton Beach. From left at the back table are Patricia Martin and John Renkawitz (Pampered Movers), Dayanis Figuerdo and Amanda Escobio (Sea-renity Beach Spa & Bou-tiki), John Lappin (Concord Home Mortgage), Brian Sharkey (Compass Insurance Partners) and Smokey Thomas. From left at the front table are Amy and Bob Velherst (Liberty Title of the South) and Cheryl Hindle (Island Real Estate Vacations).
Chamber to host October business card exchange The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce will hold a business card exchange at its office, 5313 Gulf Drive N. in Holmes Beach on Thursday, Oct. 26 from 5-7 p.m. The fee is $5 for members and $10 for prospective members. Bring business cards to exchange; anyone who brings a raffle prize will be recognized when their prize is given away. To attend, RSVP to lori@amichamber.org or call 941-778-1541.
Enjoy Bayfest on Saturday The 22nd annual party on Pine Avenue returns on Saturday, Oct. 21 in Anna Maria. Bayfest is a free, familyfriendly celebration from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Highlights include food vendors for every taste, arts and crafts, beer, wine and rum and a car show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Live music will be featured all day with emcee Mike Sales. Musical acts include Memphis Rub, the Trevor Bystrom Band, the Karen & Jimmy Band and the Dr. Dave Band closing out the day. The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, which hosts Bayfest, is still seeking volunteers for various shifts at the event. Anyone interested should call 941-778-1541.
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hen I first started fly fishing, I would buy my flies from local fly shops and occasionally, guide friends would supply me with the flies I was using. Eventually, through necessity, I started tying flies and quickly found out how rewarding it was to catch a fish on a fly I had tied myself. While I tied the flies I used locally, I still ordered flies that I would take on my trips to the Bahamas. That habit changed too on a bonefishing trip a couple of years ago. I had ordered some flies the lodge I was visiting recommended from a “reliable” source, choosing a few old classics as well as a current favorite, the Peterson Spawning Shrimp. As it turned out, the flies I ordered didn’t match my expectations. Fortunately, two friends in my party offered me some of their flies. I got bailed out on that, vowing then and there that the next trip I took I’d have a box of my own home-tied creations. Fast forward to today and it’s less than a month from my next trip. This time I’ll have the flies I have confidence in. And confidence is key!
In my experience, flies don’t have to be fancy to catch fish. They do have to resemble something a local species feeds on and appear natural in the water. Two of the most reliable patterns mimic baitfish and shrimp. Probably the most basic, and one of the most effective and popular flies, is the Clouser Minnow, created by Bob Clouser. This was the first fly I learned to tie and is still a favorite. Another favorite is the bend back, a streamer tied to be weedless and fished in shallow water. The bend back is also easy to tie and very effective when properly tied and presented. As mentioned, my current favorite fly, one I tied originally for bonefish and now use locally for redfish, tripletail and snook, the Peterson Spawning Shrimp, has me immersed in tying flies and I’m enjoying the process more than ever. Fly tying is like everything else, the more you do it, the better you get. As in fly casting, golf, tennis and any other endeavor, repetition is key, so it’s better to tie often instead of for long periods of time. If you currently tie, my advice is to master a fly you have confidence in and then work to make a fly your own. I’m constantly thinking of ways to improve patterns I fish and finding my enjoyment of fly fishing enhanced by the experience.
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The Peterson Spawning Shrimp, one of the most dependable flies for bonefish, is adaptable for a host of other saltwater species. I would strongly advise fly anglers to take up fly tying if they haven’t already. If you want to explore tying but aren’t fully committed, start with a simple but quality travel kit that you’ll be able to use even after setting up a place to tie at home. I think you’ll find that you enjoy the fly-fishing experience even more and, as a bonus, you’ll have better
quality flies at a much better price. Instructions on tying every imaginable fly are available on YouTube.
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Snook, red action in shallows CAPT. RICK GRASSETT
Fishing should be turning on this month. Schools of reds begin to break up and scatter on shallow flats. There should also be good action with snook and big trout in shallow water. Snook will gorge themselves at night around lighted docks in the ICW. There should also be good action in the coastal Gulf of Mexico with Spanish mackerel, false albacore (little tunny), tripletail and cobia. You might also still find tarpon anywhere from upper Charlotte Harbor and Tampa Bay to along the beaches. Spotted sea trout fishing should also be good this month. Regulations have changed with a three-fish-per-person bag limit and a six-fish boat limit. Trout must be from 15”-19” with one allowed per vessel over 19”. In my opinion, it’s important to protect larger trout, which are usually female breeders. Full regulations and details on trout and other species can be viewed at https://myfwc.com/. Snook will move from passes
and the surf as water temperature cools and days get shorter. They will stage around docks and bridges in the ICW and along sandbars, potholes and mangrove shorelines. They may blow up on top water plugs or fly poppers in shallow water early or late in the day. CAL jigs with shad tails and jerk worms or DOA Shrimp should work well around docks and bridges and on shallow flats. The 4” CAL shad tail should work very well on the flats since larger baits will be prevalent there. I like larger flies, like Lefty’s Deceiver and my Grassett Flats Bunny, for snook on the flats for the same reason. Fly anglers should also score with small white flies or Gurglers around lighted docks and bridge fenders. Fish peak tidal flows for the best action. Tarpon will still be an option this month. I find them in upper Charlotte Harbor this time of year. Look for them feeding in ladyfish schools or rolling in deep water. DOA Baitbusters and Swimming Mullet are my top producing lures for large tarpon.
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Jon Yenari, of Sarasota, had good action with snook (pictured) and reds on CAL jigs with shad tails while fishing Gasparilla Sound near Boca Grande with Capt. Rick Grassett in a previous October. Fly anglers should score with many of the same flies that work for sight casting to them along the beaches. I use 12-wt fly tackle with a floating or clear intermediate sink tip line for large tarpon. You’ll also find juvenile tarpon from 10 to 30 pounds in many creeks and canals. Spin anglers should score with DOA Shrimp or TerrorEyz on snook
tackle. Fly anglers can handle the smaller fish on 8- or 9-wt fly rods with sink tip fly lines and a scaled down version of any fly that large tarpon will eat. I’ve also found tarpon feeding in the coastal Gulf in October. They are usually scattered over a broad area, feeding in bait schools. This “reverse migration” may only last for a short while but it can be
really good! Big schools of reds that are more common in August and September will break up into smaller schools, singles and doubles by the end of the month. As water cools and baitfish school up, reds will feed in shallow water. I like to pole my flats skiff to hunt for reds in shallow water. Focus on baitfish or mullet schools to find reds. CAL jigs with shad tails, including the 4” CAL shad tail and DOA Baitbusters are some of my favorite lures to locate reds with. If the tide is very low, weedless-rigged CAL shad tails or DOA Shrimp rigged backwards will work well in the thick turtle grass. Once I’ve located fish, wading is often the best way to approach them when fly fishing. I like a long leader (12’) on a floating fly line with a lightly weighted fly with a weed guard, like my Grassett Flats Minnow. When you have good sunlight, you may be able to sight fish them on light colored bottom, like sandbars or potholes.
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BEACH BEAT BRADENTON BEACH 9/29, 11:15 p.m., theft/battery, 2502 Gulf Drive N. The officer responded to a call in reference to a theft/battery at the Dream Inn resort. The complainant said he was at the property with his family and saw a group of juveniles sitting near him, but assumed they were staying at the property. When the victim and his family walked toward the water to fish, he saw the juveniles walk to where they had been sitting and take their drinks. When the victim and two of his family members went to stop them, they got into two vehicles, one of which struck the victim as the juveniles tried to get away. The victim said a drone and two iPads were stolen with a total value of $2,200. No suspects have been arrested.
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10/7, 1:08 a.m., noise complaint, 209 Highland Ave. The officer responded to a noise complaint. Upon arrival, he heard what he described as a small amount of noise coming from the pool area, but did not believe it was a violation of the city noise ordinance. The officer made contact with the renter, who said he would have everyone come inside the house for the remainder of the night. No further action was taken.
HOLMES BEACH 10/6, 3:22 p.m., no driver's license, 600 Manatee Ave. While on patrol, the officer ran a license plate check on a vehicle in front of him which had an expired registration. After conducting a traffic stop, the driver admitted to not having a valid driver's license and was not wearing a seat belt. The driver did not have any warrants, so he was cited for the violations and allowed to have a friend get the vehicle.
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On Oct. 10, the U.S. Coast Guard Station Cortez hosted the participants going through this fall’s Chiefs Call to Initiation. A Cortez village/station cleanup was followed by a mentoring session with the duty crew. They capped the day with a meal provided by Coast Guard Auxiliary partners.
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Castles in the Sand LOUISE BOLGER costs and driving out insurance companies, leaving homeowners no choice except to go to Citizens. It’s too early to know for sure what the Legislature is accomplishing, however, there is some evidence that progress is being made. Nevertheless, the stress for homeowners is enormous, prompting some residents to consider leaving waterfront properties and properties prone to flooding. If you do find yourself in the unimaginable position of not being able to get homeowners insurance on your home or condo while carrying a mortgage, you could be in for some serious problems. Not having the ability to find insurance on your property violates
your mortgage agreement. Your lender may force you into a more expensive policy, which is called lender-placed or forceplaced insurance. Worse, your loan can be declared in default, risking a foreclosure if you’re not able to satisfy the mortgage. I know this sounds dramatic and it is, however, one way is to have an advocate on your side like an insurance broker who has access to any new insurance companies coming into the state as well as an understanding of the system and may be able to offer advice. Also, Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) plans were created in the 1960s to make insurance available in areas that had abnormally high exposure to risk. The Florida contact numbers are 850-5133700 and 904-296-6105. Citizens Insurance in Florida asked the state Office of Insurance Regulation to raise its rates for property insurance by an average of 13.1%. This request was denied and replaced with a cap of not more than a
12% increase. Citizens’ higher-ups feel the approved rate increase is artificially low, resulting in potential exposure beyond its assets. This affects the private market by not being able to compete with what was designed to be the company of last resort for insurance. As a comparison, Louisiana’s Citizens' Property Insurance is uncapped. This means their rates are based on what’s happening in the marketplace, allowing private insurers to compete and taking some of the financial exposure of the state. In addition, Louisiana has an incentive program that provides grants to encourage insurers to write property policies in areas of the state that are most at risk. The solution to Florida’s unraveling insurance market is obviously to attract more private companies into the state, a feat that is easier said than done. We can only hope a plan is in place before the next “big one” comes knocking on our coastline.
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Pickleball players have options on AMI Manatee County’s G.T. Bray pickleball complex recently received recognition in a nationwide magazine. BY JOE HENDRICKS
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ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Pickleball players have many places to play the sport on and around the Island. The cooler weather on the horizon bodes well for those who enjoy playing pickleball on the outdoor courts in Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach. Pickleball can also be played at the open-air, $2.9 million C.V. Walton Racquet Center pickleball courts at Manatee County’s G.T. Bray Recreation Center in west Bradenton. In August, “Pickleball Magazine” included the G.T. Bray pickleball facility in its “25 Great Places to Play Pickleball” cover story. Often described as America’s fastest-growing sport,
pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong in a game played on a court that resembles, but is smaller than, a tennis court. The smaller court and use of paddles and a perforated plastic ball make pickleball an ideal sport for players of all ages. The sport is extremely popular with those 55 and older. The USA Pickleball organization is the national governing body for the sport. “The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a fast-paced, competitive game,” the USA Pickleball website says. “A pickleball court is the same size as a doubles badminton court and measures 20x44 feet. The net height is 36 inches at the sidelines and 34 inches in the middle. The court is striped similar to a tennis court with right and left service courts and a 7-foot non-volley
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malls around the country have been converted into thriving indoor pickleball courts.
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The Center of Anna Maria Island offers three outdoor pickleball courts and three more indoor courts inside the gymnasium.
Folks have been playing pickleball at The Center since 2010. According to Executive Director Chris Culhane, The Center had 3,300 pickleball player check-ins in 2022. That figure includes repeat players, including those who play several days a week. Pickleball is free to play with a Center membership and The Center offers daily, weekly, monthly and annual membership options. The Center also offers indoor and outdoor pickleball lessons for those who want to learn the game or improve their play. “We have multiple instructors. During peak season, the pickleball courts are very busy but our instructors do a great job of fitting in lessons whenever there’s court availability,” Center Recreation Director Tyler Bekkerus said.
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and we rotate them out. Our farm is in Riverview. This is our first day and our first year at the market. I heard about it from another vendor at another market. It’s great. It’s been busy.” At the Hahn’s Gourmet Kettle Corn & Handcrafted Lemonades booth, original market vendors Garrison and Chanhsy Hahn enjoyed their market return. “We’ve been here since the beginning. We love the people here and the atmosphere. This is my favorite market. It’s a beautiful day and the customers are nice,” Garrison said. “It’s local produce and local products,” Chanhsy added. As one of the market’s large produce vendors, Fibela Produce offers a wide range of fresh produce. At the Devs Bevs booth, company owner Devinne Whittaker sold the fresh-pressed juices she also sells daily inside The Center of Anna Maria Island. Whittaker made her debut at the Anna Maria market this month and is a regular vendor at the downtown Bradenton market. “This is my first time at this one. I grew up here, I live out here and I’m happy to be part of something in my community. It’s amazing. I’m almost sold out,” she said. Whittaker shared a sample of her Funky Lemonade wellness shot and said, “It’s for allergies, congestion and gut health. It kind of opens up your sinus cavities,” she said of the slightly spicy concoction that includes pepper, garlic and turmeric. “All my juices are good for specific ailments. I started my company and helped my mom beat stage 4 cancer by juicing and plant-based eating. She’s two years in remission now,” Whittaker said. The Mr. Fun Guy booth offered several varieties of dried mushrooms, tinctures and other mushroom-based products. Original vendor Thomas Tillman manned the Grumpy’s Farm Market booth that’s part of Tillman Farms. His offerings included raw honey, homemade bread, tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, celery, zucchini and peppers. When asked what he likes about the Anna Maria market, Tillman said, “It’s local and we’ve got a lot of variety. “The weather’s nice, sales are good and we’re running out of things,” Tillman said as noon approached. Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch volunteers Kathy Noonan and Barbara Riskay manned the Turtle Watch booth that offered in exchange for a donation several turtle and sea-life-related items such as shirts, books, hats, cooling towels, books, license plates and Christmas ornaments. The proceeds generated at the market booth help fund the organization’s sea turtle monitoring, protection and preservation efforts.
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PICKLEBALL: Players have options on AMI FROM PAGE 27
Players can learn more about The Center’s pickleball facilities at www. centerami.org/sports/pickleball/. In 2015, the Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency paid for a public pickleball court to be installed at Lou Barolo Park on Highland Avenue, near the police station. On the north side of the city, the Herb Dolan Park basketball court is striped in a manner that allows it to also be used as a pickleball court. The Bradenton Beach City Commission is currently considering spending $38,000 to install two new pickleball courts at Herb Dolan Park. The city of Holmes Beach provides two pickleball courts and two tennis courts that can also be used as pickleball courts in the City Field recreational area. There’s no fee to play pickleball at the Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach courts.
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In August, Manatee County issued a press release regarding “Pickleball Magazine” including the G.T. Bray pickleball facility in its July/August cover story. “We’ve compiled a list of just some of the wonderful places to play pickleball in the open air around the country,” the story notes. The story features a brief overview of the G.T. Bray facility: “Opened in 2022, the new C.V. Walton Racquet Center pickleball courts at the G.T. Bray Recreation Center are a terrific
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Pickleball Magazine mentioned the G.T. Bray pickleball complex in its July/August issue. place to play. There are 20 courts, 14 of which are covered and include large ceiling fans to keep the air circulating during the hot summer months. Reservations for the outdoor courts may be made six days in advance. The reservation line opens at noon. Open play is available daily.” In the press release, Deputy Director of Manatee County Sports and Leisure Services Molly White said, “The G. T. Bray pickleball complex is a state-of-the-art facility. It’s no surprise to our users to be named one of the best. We have a great community and we are happy to be able to meet their pickleball needs while attracting tournaments with players from all over the United States.” County Commission Chairman
Kevin Van Ostenbridge said, “It’s great to see recognition like this. It is an acknowledgment of the ongoing commitment to keeping our county amenities world-class.” When providing additional information about the G.T. Bray pickleball complex, Manatee County Information Outreach Manager Bill Logan said, “During season, we average about 1,000 participants in a membership that includes pickleball and we accommodate over 27,000 participants annually who pay a daily fee to play. We offer a variety of programs throughout the year including leagues for all levels, private lessons, clinics and tournaments that attract players from all over the United States. We also offer open play on a daily basis, with the largest turnout between 9 a.m. and noon. With 10 dedicated open-play courts during this timeframe, divided into three playing levels, there is always a court available for all levels of play.” While playing pickleball at the county facility, Jeff Brooke said, “I think the facility’s amazing. There are different levels of play that make it fun for beginners and fun for the more experienced players as well. There’s a lot of shade and the facility is run very well.” To reserve a G.T. Bray court, call 941-742-5973. The fee to play is $5 per day. The G.T. Bray Recreation Center is located at 5502 33rd Ave. Drive W. in Bradenton.
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Learn to play this fun and energetic sport combining ping-pong, tennis and badminton at The Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave. in Anna Maria. Games take place Monday-Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is free for Center members and included in all Center passes. No pre-registration is required.
LET’S DO YOGA - YOUTH YOGA WITH DANA SKY
A yoga after-school program at The Center is designed to help kids from kindergarten through fifth grade learn to stretch it out and become mentally and physically stronger through yoga. Classes take place weekly on Mondays from 4-5 p.m. The cost is $75 for members and $85 for non-members for the full four-week session or $20 for a single class drop-in. Preregistration is requested.
PEDALING FOR PARKINSON’S
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taught by APDA-certified Personal Trainer Stephanie Belill and take place on Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. The class is free but space is limited. Registration is requested by the Saturday before class. To register or for more information, email Morgan Blackburn at customerservice@centerami.org or call 941-788-1908.
and takes place on Friday, Oct. 20. Registration is requested by Wednesday, Oct. 18.
YOUTH BABYSITTING CLASS
The Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program gives teens everything they need to know for safe and successful babysitting, including CPR & First Aid certification through the American Heart Association. The class is for teens and pre-teens ages 11-17. The cost is $85 for members and $100 for non-members. Registration is required by Tuesday, Oct. 24.
DEVS BEVS ICE BATHS
Drop in and experience the benefits of ice baths at The Center with Devinne Whittaker of Devs Bevs. Escape the heat and step into the cold on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. No pre-registration is required.
UNLEASH THE POSSIBILITIES
Bring out the best in you and your dog beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 6-7:30 p.m. with four weeks of positive reinforcement dog training. The cost is $100 for members and $120 for non-members for a fourweek session.
ADAPTIVE YOGA
Mindful exercise such as yoga is one of the most beneficial complementary therapies for those living with Parkinson’s Disease and other neuromuscular conditions. Adaptive yoga is designed to help those suffering from
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Director of Customer Service Morgan Blackburn reminds you to donate with OneBlood on Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at The Center. The first 20 donors receive a 15% discount coupon to North Shore Cafe. neuromuscular diseases learn to move their bodies in different ways. Classes take place on Thursdays from 1-2 p.m. The class is free. Pre-registration is required by the Tuesday before class.
FAMILY NIGHT AT THE CENTER
Come hang out at The Center and get to know your neighbors. All are welcome to come hang out and enjoy a night of friends, fun and food at the community center. The event is free
BECOME AED/CPR CERTIFIED
Need AED/CPR certification or recertification? Do it at The Center with Landes Emergency Training Services (L.E.T.S.) in an American Heart Association (AHA) AED/CPR certification class. The class will teach you everything you need to know to effectively offer aid in an emergency. Certifications are good for two years. The class is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost, including a certification card, is $90 for Center members or $100 for non-members. Registration is required. To register, email Morgan Blackburn at customerservice@centerami.org or call 941-778-1908.
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Youth soccer teams hit stride BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN
ANNA MARIA – The Center’s youth soccer leagues completed week five of recreational sports last week with five hard-fought games. In the first game Tuesday night, The Porch narrowly defeated team AMI Coconuts 3-2, in the 8- to 10-year-old league. It was the first win of the season for The Porch while their opponents played this week also looking for their first victory. The Porch’s Titus Moss had two goals and an assist, while teammate Luke Willing shot one goal and passed the soccer ball to Moss on one of his successful strikes. Goalkeeper Santiago Cantero made four saves for The Porch. Working non-stop on the other side of the pitch, Kason Price had 13 stops for AMI Coconuts. The team’s offensive charge was led by Beau Canup and Simon Messinger, each with one goal in the match. With Adrian Griffin Interiors off with a bye week, Isola Bella Italian Eatery matched up against the undefeated Moss Builders. Keeping their record unblemished after four games,
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the Moss team outscored team Isola Bella by one goal, 3-2. Asher Patel’s hot foot scored the two goals for his team, keeping them in the game. Teammate Trinity Miller worked hard to protect the Isola Bella Italian Eatery team goal. Miller had four stops against the Moss Builders offense. Striking hard was Gunner Maize with two goals. Parker Svoboda scored a solo goal, helping the Moss Builders team go into week six playing one game ahead of the Solid Rock Construction team. Keeping Isola Bella to two points, Miles Moss had seven saves for the Moss squad. Matthew Darak’s hat trick was no match for the La Creperie team. Despite tough play and eight saves by La Creperie goalie Sawyer Leibfried, the team could not make enough shots to win. Solid Rock goalie Carson Long made eight critical stops for his team. Louis Bacon scored the only point for La Creperie, leaving the team with a 1-2-2 record. In the 11- to 13-year-old youth soccer league, the other Solid Rock Construction team held on to second place with
the 6-3 win against The Gitt Team/ KW on the Water. Luke Dellenger scored three goals in the game, while teammates Turner Worth and David Zupa shot for two goals and a single respectively. Sharing the goalkeeping duties for Solid Rock was Jack Zaccagnino with five saves, denying The Gitt Team offense during his time at the net, and Obi Roadman with a big stop. Despite the loss, The Gitt Team never stopped fighting for position on the field and the shot. Leading the offensive scoring was Callin Westfall with two goals. Ryk Kesten scored a goal for his team. Austin Guess is credited with three nice saves against the Solid Rock shooters. Also with a 6-3 final score, team Cheesecake Cutie defeated HSH Design. Cecelia Kroth scored two points for HSH. Sterling Holiday got past Cheesecake goalie Thomas Holly with a goal of his own. Holly finished the game with four saves. Counterpart Cyrus Ryan made six stops and Jasmine Sparks had two while in goal for HSH Design. Doing the scoring for the Cheesecake
squad with single goals each were Tristan Hagey, Josiah MacDonald, Charlee Maize and Kegan McGlade. Preston LaPensee scored two goals and made two assists for the winning team, helping the Cuties team move to a 3-0-2 record. The Cheesecake Cuties team remains at the top of their league, with the final regular season games to be played on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at The Center of Anna Maria Island.
Nov. 2 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Topics to be discussed include education regarding the causes and mechanisms of osteopenia and osteoporosis, prevention and management through exercise, nutrition, medication and physical therapy. The host for this event is Melissa Reed, a physical therapist on the Island with over 20 years of experience working with
patients of all ages and at all stages of recovery. She specializes in working with active adults and helping them to do the things they love without pain.
hearing loss and new technology that can help those suffering from hearing loss interact better with the world around them. The event is scheduled on Friday, Nov. 3 from 10-11 a.m. For more information, email culture@ centerami.org or call 941-778-1908.
HEALTHY HEARING EDUCATION SEMINAR
Visit The Center for a free Healthy Hearing education seminar hosted by Yes Hearing Sarasota. At this seminar, you will learn about ear health,
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The Porch (1-2-1) AMI Coconuts (0-3-1)
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