Anna Maria Island Sun September 15, 2021

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Anna Maria Elementary remains free of staff COVID cases The Island school has had no staff COVID-19 cases since the start of the 202122 school year; student cases remain at 12.

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The flag in front of the Bradenton Beach Post Office flew at half-staff on Saturday, Sept. 11 in memory and honor of the lives lost, the heroic acts performed and the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Above right, a memorial stands outside the West Manatee Fire Rescue’s Holmes Beach station in remembrance of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives in the terrorist attack. See related story, Page 5.

BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com

SARASOTA – Scientists are testing whether spraying clay on red tide will kill the toxic algae without harming other marine organisms.

The process, called “flocculation,” is common in drinking water and sewage treatment and is used in South Korea and China to control other types of harmful algae

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Ordinance provides some control over vacation rentals A recently adopted city resolution also addresses the collection of unpaid vacation rental citations, fines and fees.

Clay tested as solution to red tide It’s been tried and dismissed before, but clay is reappearing as a possible solution to red tide.

HOLMES BEACH - While the Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to cause cases to soar, Anna Maria Elementary has made it through the first month of school with no staff testing positive and 12 positive student cases.

Of the 52 schools in Manatee County, Anna Maria Elementary is one of only four schools that have had no staff cases. Student cases also are among the lowest in the county.

While Manatee County has a school mask mandate, students may opt out for any reason, making the “mandate” more of a request than a rule. In

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blooms, according to Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium. Mote is working on the project with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute and the University of Central Florida, in conjunction with the Florida Red Tide Mitigation and Technology Development Initiative.

Red tide has been blooming in local waters since mid-April when 215 million gallons of contaminated water was discharged from Piney Point into Tampa Bay. Manatee County waters are free of red tide for the second week in a row since the bloom began, but red tide continues to bloom in surrounding waters.

In a test this summer, scientists mixed dry clay with seawater to create a slurry, then sprayed it with hoses over water containing red tide in a Sarasota canal. A screen was placed in the water on one end of the canal, and water samples were taken on both sides to compare the treated area with non-treated areas.

The process has been effective in removing cells from the water with no re-emergence for up to 48 hours in laboratory experiments, according to Mote. The overall effectiveness in open water,

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ANNA MARIA – The city has a new ordinance in effect that strengthens its ability to collect unpaid citations, fines and registration fees from vacation rental owners.

Anna Maria requires all vacation rentals to be registered annually with the city.

Adopted on second and final reading by a 5-0 vote during the Thursday, Sept. 9 city commission meeting, Ordinance 21-894 now allows for the cancellation of annual vacation rental registrations due to unpaid citations, fines and/or fees.

When presenting the ordinance for final adoption, City Attorney Becky Vose said, “This basically adds some additional language to our existing

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WMFR budget passes final vote WMFR commissioners vote unanimously to pass the proposed 2021-22 budget and to accept an amended contract with Chief Ben Rigney.

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BRADENTON – The West Manatee Fire Rescue District has put its financial ducks in a row in time for the coming fiscal year beginning Oct. 1.

WMFR commissioners met Sept. 7 for the district’s final public hearing on the proposed 2021-22 budget and to adopt a resolution certifying the 2021 fire assessment. No members of the public came forward to offer any comment on either item and commissioners passed both with a unanimous vote.

The $13,708,222 total budget includes $5,485,935 in total reserve funds, including impact fees, restricted reserves, assigned and unassigned reserves, $8,252,537 in total estimated revenue and $8,222,287 in appropriated expens-

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The West Manatee Fire Rescue district is ready to start the new fiscal year Oct. 1. es including all personnel services, operating expenses and capital projects.

The district’s new budget goes into effect at the start of the new

fiscal year. Also going into effect on Oct. 1 is an amended contract with Chief Ben Rigney.

Rigney’s contract with the fire district was brought up for discus-

sion during an August meeting where it was noted that a clause in the contract requires him to complete Executive Fire Officer training – the flagship training program of the National Fire Academy – before earning a raise. Prior to taking over the reins of the district from former Chief Tom Sousa in late 2018, Rigney was accepted into the elite training program. However, due to COVID-19 and a restructuring of the program that indefinitely shut it down, Rigney was only able to complete one of four sections.

During the Sept. 7 meeting, commissioners voted unanimously to accept an amendment to Rigney’s employment contract that removes the language requiring the EFO training to allow his raise to go into effect with the new fiscal year and adds two additional years to the original contract term of five years.

“Thank you for having faith in me over the past two years,” Rigney said, adding that he hopes to continue to serve the district for many years to come.

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Plug fails in second Piney Point pond A pond containing treated wastewater at the closed Piney Point phosphate plant developed a leak last week when a plug failed, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

The treated water discharged from the north pond was captured in the south pond. The south pond failed last spring when the gypsum stack that supports it became compromised, resulting in 215 million gallons of untreated contaminated water being discharged into Tampa Bay. The south pond was later patched.

The faulty plug in the north pond has been replaced and other repairs are in progress. When repairs are complete, the water will be moved from the south pond back to the north pond, according to FDEP. The plant is in receivership and is in the process of being closed permanently.

Tee off for a good cause Keep Manatee Beautiful’s golf tournament returns for its 26th year Oct. 8 and the organization is seeking sponsors and golfers to join in the fun. This year’s festivities start with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start at Rosedale Golf & Country Club. Golfers can join with an individual fee of $150 or a foursome fee of $500, which includes entry into the best ball scramble, greens fees, cart, range balls, a team photograph, gift bag, continental breakfast, lunch buffet and awards ceremony. The awards handed out at the end of the day will include closest to the pin, longest drive men’s and women’s competitions and a putting contest. There also will be raffle prizes given out and a silent auction. Keep Manatee Beautiful is also seeking sponsors for the event and donations for gift bags, raffle prizes and silent auction items. For more information, please visit www.manateebeautiful.com or call Chris Ralston at 941747-3011 ext. 2588.

Art classes coming up The Artists Guild of Anna Maria Island is offering three online classes in September and October.

The first is “Bird of Paradise” with watercolor artist Anne Abgott on Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This class will focus on greens, so bring all your blues, turquoises, and yellows. And yes, your tube greens as well. Even if you cannot attend the class, you will still receive the recording and class materials. Register at https://www.amiartistsguildgallery.com/book-online.

Next is “Beach Birds” with watercolor artist Gwen Kodad on Oct. 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. In this class, you’ll work with a limited palette to create the shadows and contrasts on the white birds. Also work with the water and sand, using several techniques to create the “sparkle” on the water and add textural interest to the sand. The recording is available for 30 days after the class. Register at https://www.amiartistsguildgallery.com/book-online.

Next is “Paddling Through Nature” with Anne Abgott on Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This class will take to the great outdoors as you focus on sky, water, trees, and water reflections. The recording is available for 30 days after the class. Register at https://www.amiartistsguildgallery.com/ book-online.

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David Marshall: The man, the legend, the hat …

David Marshall was known to many on Anna Maria Island and loved by those who knew him.

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BRADENTON BEACH – A celebration of life for longtime Bradenton Beach resident and employee David Marshall will be held Saturday, Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. at the Drift In, 120 Bridge St. Attendees are encouraged to bring a covered dish and their David stories to share with others.

David was struck by a car while crossing the street near his Bradenton home on Aug. 24. On Sunday, Sept. 5 he passed away while hospitalized with the injuries he suffered. As of last week, the accident remained under investigation by the Bradenton Police Department.

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David was born in Dover, New Hampshire in 1947. He graduated from Dover High School in 1966 and enlisted in the Navy the next day. He celebrated his 74th birthday in August.

He’s survived by his wife, Martha Kelley Marshall, whom he married in June, his sister Nancy, brothers Roland and Bob,

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David Marshall and his hat were Anna Maria Island icons. his stepdaughters Roberta Perella and Martha Michael and several grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other family and friends who loved him dearly.

Martha has known David for most of her life.

“The first time I met him I was seven and a half. The second time I met him I was eight and a half.

Then, when I was 13, I saw him playing with his band, The Mad Hatters, at the clubs along the seaside in New Hampshire. The doorman would let me and my girlfriends peek in when the manager wasn’t around. He was rhythm guitarist and lead singer. They’d start out wearing hats, with a big antique trunk full of more antique hats on the stage. Throughout the show, they’d throw their hats out into the audience and put on another. At the end of the night, everybody had a hat on – and when they left, they’d put the hats back in the trunk,” Martha said.

“I used to rip his psychedelic, handprinted, mimeographed Mad Hatter posters off the telephone poles because I was an ‘Alice in Wonderland’ freak,” she added.

Martha said The Mad Hatters opened for The Kingsmen, who

had the hit song “Louie Louie.”

And while in Los Angeles in 1967, David auditioned for The Monkees television show.

“He was first runner up under Peter Tork,” Martha said.

Martha said David came to Anna Maria Island for the first time in 1978 when he helped refurbish the concrete and steel patios and balconies at the Martinique condominium complex in Holmes Beach.

Martha later moved to Anna Maria Island as well.

“I worked with him at The Dancing Bear on Cortez Road.

He worked in the dish room and I was the closing bartender. Then I worked with him again at the Drift In in 1994. I was a bartender and he worked there all night cleaning the bar. He was also doing the Pier Walk late-night breakfast so everybody could sober up and get home from all the bars on Bridge Street.

He also had his own antique shop on Bridge Street called Redbeard’s Treasure Chest,” Martha said.

“We became friends and then we started going out on Jan. 23, 1998.

We got married on June 28th, 2021.

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9/11 remembered This is a reprint of a story that was first published in The Sun in October, 2001.

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e look at the photos my husband took when the World Trade Center was under construction, towers of steel not yet encased by the skin that would protect them for 30 years … an eerily familiar image duplicated in today’s newspapers, only the skeletons of the great buildings are now impaled on the streets of New York, rather than floating above it.

I feel like I just returned from the

funeral of a relative, going through the ritual of family photo albums and sepia snapshots resting in a shoebox. “Here, look at this one, how young she looks, how beautiful, I can’t believe she’s gone.”

Memories of the World Trade Center circle through my brain. A Christmas dinner with business associates at Windows On The World, the statue of Liberty celebration with the World Trade Center looming over New York Harbor, and several tours of the observation deck. Once an overnight stay at what then was the Vista Hotel on the plaza at the foot of the towers.

Shortly before my husband retired, we attended a seminar held

in one of the offices of the Port Authority for their employees. I clearly remember being mesmerized by the view from the tall, arched windows, windows tall enough to accommodate the height of an adult man.

But the memory that keeps resonating is a hole the size of a canyon, a canyon within the canyons of New York City. I was privileged to visit the construction site during the initial excavation for the buildings. There, lying at the bottom of the most enormous hole I had ever seen, was what appeared to be a pipe dissecting the excavation. My then-fiancé explained it was the outer structure of the PATH tubes,

the transportation system between New York and New Jersey. The trains ran uninterrupted throughout construction, a colossal engineering undertaking, defeated in one unimaginable morning.

The images on my TV screen remind me of that Sunday excursion more than 30 years ago, cranes, bulldozers and mounds of dirt. The mighty Twin Towers have been turned back into a construction site, only this time the excavation will reveal the casualties of war.

I stare mesmerized, now as then, at the rubble and destruction I see on TV. I know the PATH tube is gone, but I keep looking anyway.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Thank you I wanted to reach out to all the wonderful people in our community and beyond that have helped my family and me since I was

injured. It’s very humbling to think that so many of you gave us financial and spiritual support over the last few months.

I’m working hard in rehab and am getting stronger each week.

With some luck and with your help,

I hope to make a full recovery.

I’ll never be able to repay all your kindness, but I’ll never forget it!

Thank you!!

Aaron Lowman

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ON THE AGENDA ANNA MARIA

10005 GULF DRIVE FOR INFORMATION, CALL 941-708-6130

City hall is open to the public with limited capacity and safety protocols in place. Please visit www. cityofannamaria.com or contact city hall for more information.

Sept. 23, 5:30 p.m. – City Commission budget hearing with regular meeting to follow Oct. 14, 2 p.m. – City Commission meeting

BRADENTON BEACH

107 GULF DRIVE N. FOR INFORMATION, CALL 941-778-1005

City hall is open to the public with limited capacity and safety protocols in place. Please visit www.cityofbradentonbeach.com or contact city hall for more information.

Sept. 15, 1 p.m. – Planning and Zoning board meeting Sept. 16, 10 a.m. – City Commission work meeting Sept. 16, noon – City Commission meeting Sept. 16, 5:05 p.m. – Community Redevelopment Agency final budget meeting Sept. 16, 5:35 p.m. – City Commission final budget meeting Oct. 6, 9 a.m. – Capital Improvement Plan meeting Oct. 6, 9:30 a.m. – Community Redevelopment Agency meeting

HOLMES BEACH

5801 MARINA DRIVE FOR INFORMATION, CALL 941-708-5800

City hall is open to the public with limited capacity and safety pro-

tocols in place. Please visit www. holmesbeachfl.org or contact city hall for more information.

Sept. 15, 5 p.m. – City Commission budget hearing with regular meeting to follow Sept. 28, 5 p.m. – City Commission budget hearing with regular meeting and work session to follow Oct. 6, 10 a.m. – Parks and Beautification committee meeting Oct. 6, 5 p.m. – Planning Commission meeting

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Sept. 15, 2 p.m. – Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting, Anna Maria City Hall MARKYOUR CALENDAR

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15

Golfing for God, IMG Academy Golf Club, 4350 El Conquistador Pkwy., Bradenton, 2:45 p.m. tee time, 5:30 p.m. Bible study and dinner, $40 for golf and dinner, $20 for dinner. Reservations required.

Reserve online at www.roserchurch.com/g4g/

THURSDAY, SEPT. 16

RoserRobics, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m., no cost but donations welcome.

Participants are asked to bring bottled water and wear a face mask or shield.

Farm stand, Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

FRIDAY, SEPT. 17

Seashell shore walk, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 9 a.m. Reserve at 941-742-5923 ext. 6036.

Mahjong, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Register online at https://manateelibrary. libcal.com/event/7996684

SATURDAY, SEPT. 18

Robinson Runners, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 8 a.m.

Saturday mornings at the NEST, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m. to noon. Face masks required.

International Coastal Cleanup, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 9 a.m. to noon.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 19

Farm stand, Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Rise and Shine Power Flow Yoga, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., $10 fee payable online. Bring your own yoga mat. Register at https://parks.mymanatee.org/ wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search. html?primarycode=110006 or call 941-742-5923 ext. 6042 for more information.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 21

RoserRobics, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m., no cost but donations welcome.

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Mahjong, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Register online at https://manateelibrary. libcal.com/event/7996685 Tech help, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 3-3:30 p.m. Register online at https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/ event/7996195

THURSDAY, SEPT. 23

Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Sunrise Breakfast, Wicked Cantina, 101 Seventh St. N., Bradenton Beach, 7:30 a.m., $10 for members or $18 for prospective members. Registration required at 941-778-1541 or email info@ amichamber.org.

RoserRobics, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m., no cost but donations welcome.

Participants are asked to bring bottled water and wear a face mask or shield.

Farm stand, Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

SATURDAY, SEPT. 25

Robinson Runners, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 8 a.m.

Saturday mornings at the NEST, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m. to noon. Face masks required.

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Music on the Porch Saturday Jam Session with Soupy, Cortez Cultural Center, 11655 Cortez Road, Cortez, noon to 2 p.m.

Paper mola craft, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2-3 p.m. Reservations required at https://manateelibrary. libcal.com/event/8222980.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 26

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

Farm stand, Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Rise and Shine Power Flow Yoga, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., $10 fee payable online. Bring your own yoga mat. Register at https://parks.mymanatee.org/ wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search. html?primarycode=110006 or call 941-742-5923 ext. 6042 for more information.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 28

Stroller Stroll, Neal Preserve, 12301 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, 10 a.m.

RoserRobics, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m., no cost but donations welcome.

Participants are asked to bring bottled water and wear a face mask or shield.

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contrast, nearby counties including Sarasota and Hillsborough only allow students to opt out for medical reasons.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has banned mask mandates, threatening to withhold funding from districts that violate the order and require masks, but 13 Florida school districts have implemented mask mandates without a parental optout in defiance of the governor.

Florida’s First District Court of Appeal ruled on Sept. 10 to uphold the governor’s ban on mask mandates in schools.

COVID-19 PROCEDURES IN MANATEE COUNTY SCHOOLS

• All students and employees who are sick or who have symptoms will be sent home until they are symptom-free.

• Temperature checks will be taken daily for all employees and randomly for students.

• Reinforce and practice proper handwashing techniques among students and staff.

• Provide and encourage the use of hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

• Deep clean and disinfect schools and school buses daily, or in between uses as needed.

• Make every effort to social distance as much as possible in schools.

• District employees visiting schools, other than their own, must wear masks during the school day.

• Provide plastic shields in elementary classrooms and cafeterias where possible.

• All employees will answer COVID-related questions daily upon arriving at work.

• Limit non-essential visitors and volunteers to school campuses.

• Everyone eligible to be vaccinated is strongly encouraged to get vaccinated.

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Anna Maria’s 2021-22 budget to be finalized this week The city anticipates spending $1.38 million on stormwater and drainage projects and maintenance.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – The city will conclude its 2021-22 fiscal year budget preparation and budget adoption on Thursday, Sept. 16.

Taking place at 5:35 p.m., the second and final budget hearing will see the city commission adopt on final reading the 2021-22 fiscal budget prepared by Mayor Dan Murphy and City Clerk/Treasurer LeAnne Addy.

The proposed budget and millage rate were presented to the city commission on Thursday, Sept. 9, during the first two budget public hearings.

The budget maintains the

same 2.05 millage rate that has been in place for the past eight years. During Thursday’s public hearing, Commission Chair Carol Carter noted the 2.05 millage rate remains the lowest on Anna Maria Island and the lowest in Manatee County. She also noted that the current millage rate will generate additional tax revenues for the city due to increased property values.

During Thursday’s first public hearing, the commission adopted the tentative millage rate and the tentative budget. The commission was also presented with the first reading of Ordinance 21-893 – an ordinance that, when adopted on second and final reading, will formalize the city’s 2021-22 budget and authorize the receipt and collection of city-levied ad valorem property taxes by the Manatee County Tax Collector.

The tentative budget presented to

about $880,000 in American Rescue Plan funds from the federal government and $500,000 from Manatee County for the installation of a Mote Marine Educational Outreach Center at the end of the City Pier.

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The city of Anna Maria will operate with an $11 million budget during the 2021-22 fiscal year. the city commission last Thursday projects the city receiving $8.8 million in revenues during the new fiscal year that begins Oct. 1. The budget lists an additional $2.2 million in existing fund balances, reserves and net assets, bringing the city’s total revenues, transfers and balances to slightly more than $11 million for the 2021-22 fiscal year. The anticipated revenues include

According to the budget summary provided to commissioners during Thursday’s public hearing, the city anticipates spending $1.9 million on general government operations, $1.05 million on public safety – including the contracted services of the Manatee County Sheriff ’s Office, $1.7 million on public works and $1.38 million on stormwater and drainage improvements and maintenance.

During a previous budget meeting, Murphy said the city also anticipates spending about $780,000 on road and street paving in the coming fiscal year.

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Bradenton Beach dredging project completed The now-completed dredging project had been desired for nearly a decade.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – The dredging project between the Bridge Street Pier and Leffis Key is essentially completed.

The dredging and seagrass mitigation project, long-desired by city officials, increases the water depth in those areas and helps reestablish the navigable waters along the Bradenton Beach shoreline, between the Bridge Street Pier and Leffis Key. The project was jointly funded by the state of Florida, the West Coast Inland Navigation District and the Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The dredging work was done by Duncan Seawall, Dock & Boat Lift. During the Wednesday, Sept. 1, CRA meeting, Duncan General Manager Steve Porter provided a project update “We should be removing the turbidity curtains before the weekend.

We think we’re 100% complete with the dredge. The engineer of record will be out Tuesday for the final survey,” Porter said.

Two days later, the turbidity curtains were removed from the water.

Porter said the final aspects of the state-required seagrass mitigation and the other aspects of the project should be completed within the next few weeks.

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Barge-mounted excavation equipment was used to dredge the navigation channel.

“We’re winding it down,” he said.

City Commissioner Jan Vosburgh had long advocated for the dredging and she noted it took about eight years to come to fruition.

“That’s been a long time coming,” CRA Chair Ralph Cole said.

FUTURE DREDGING?

During the Sept. 1 meeting, CRA member Jake Spooner suggested pursuing an additional dredging project near the end of the Bridge Street Pier. When doing so, Spooner

noted the public dockage in that area will be increased with the planned installation of finger piers that will extend perpendicularly from the existing floating dock.

“We’re extending the dockage at the floating dock, so we’re encouraging more boat traffic to come to the pier. At the same time, our pier is utilized a lot for fishing. At high tide, you can go straight from the floating dock, straight out the Intracoastal. But at low tide, you have to follow right around in front of the

T-end of the pier to get to the channel that goes out by Bazzy’s marina (Bradenton Beach Marina). We have a conflict there, where people are fishing in that channel off the pier and we’re encouraging more boat traffic to follow that channel, so we get the fishermen and the boaters right in the same spot. My thought was if we could do the dredge from the floating dock straight out to the channel that would help alleviate a lot of these conflicts,” Spooner said.

Porter said that dredging project could likely be done but would require additional permitting by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. He said the surveying and permitting processes for that dredging could take a couple of years.

“It would all start with the survey,” Porter said.

Porter also noted that if that area is dredged it could be filled back in by a single storm. Porter suggested surveying that area and marking the natural channel for starters, before pursuing any additional dredging permits.

After noting how long it took to get the current dredging project done, Vosburgh commented on the additional dredging suggested by Spooner.

“If you are thinking of doing that, get started on it,” Vosburgh said.

The CRA members took no formal action regarding the additional dredging near the end of the pier, but Cole said the idea could be discussed again as a future agenda item.

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Bradenton Beach budget approved on first reading The second and final budget hearing is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 16.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – The City Commission has approved on first reading the city’s 2021-22 fiscal year budget and millage rate.

Crafted during previous city commission work meetings, the proposed budget was approved on first reading during an eight-minute public hearing on Thursday, Sept.

9. The second and final millage and budget hearing will take place at city hall at 5:35 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16. The new fiscal year begins on Oct. 1.

The $4.18 million 2021-22 fiscal year budget will maintain the same 2.3329 millage rate that’s been in

effect for several years. Bradenton Beach property owners will pay about $2.33 per each $1,000 in assessed property value – minus homestead and other property tax exemptions. Based on that rate, Bradenton Beach property owners will pay about $233 in city-levied ad valorem property taxes for every $100,000 of assessed property value.

During Thursday’s public hearing, the commission adopted on first reading the proposed 2.3329 millage rate. The commission adopted joint tentative millage Resolution 21-947 and joint tentative budget Resolution 21-948 as read into the record by City Treasurer Shayne Thompson. The commission also adopted on first reading joint Ordinance 21-537, an ordinance that next week will adopt the city’s 2021-2022 fiscal year budget and

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The city of Bradenton Beach will operate with a $4.18 million budget in the coming fiscal year. authorize the receipt and collection of ad valorem taxes by the Manatee County Tax Collector.

No public comment was given during Thursday’s public hearing.

The 2021-22 budget projects slightly more than $4.18 million in total city revenues, including about $320,000 in federal American Rescue Plan revenues. The balanced budget projects the same $4.18 million in anticipated expenditures, including the expenditure of the American Rescue Plan funds and placing an additional $116,465 in the city’s reserve fund.

The new fiscal year budget includes a total of 5% for wage and salary increases and cost allowance for all city employees and police officers.

The budget includes $680,976 in projected administration expenditures, $1.36 million in police department expenditures, $77,808 in code enforcement expenditures, $467,917 in street and road expenditures and $206,026 in stormwater/drainage expenditures.

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CRA members approve 2021-22 budget The Bradenton Beach CRA expects to receive $1.22 million in new revenue during the coming fiscal year.

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Turtles,” depicting a leatherback sea turtle swimming among jellyfish.

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face. The decals are available for a $5 donation online at MyFWC.com/ Manatee and MyFWC.com/SeaTurtle, or when registering or re-registering a vehicle or boat at local tax collector’s offices across the state. You can also order past editions of decals.

BRADENTON BEACH – The Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has approved on first reading the CRA’s proposed 20212022 fiscal year budget.

The final CRA budget adoption will take place during the second and final public hearing at 5:05 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16.

The 2021-22 CRA budget projects about $1.22 million in new CRA revenue. This includes a portion of the ad valorem property taxes collected from those who own property in the CRA district, which extends from the south side of the Cortez Bridge to the southernmost property lines along Fifth Street South.

The CRA budget projects $2.12 million in total CRA expenditures for the coming fiscal year, but the CRA members previously acknowledged there will likely not be enough money to complete all the desired CRA projects listed in the budget document.

The CRA members previously agreed that the top three priorities in the coming fiscal year would be the expansion of the floating day dock next to the Bridge Street Pier and the accompanying replacement of the nearby dinghy dock, the continued undergrounding of utility lines and the continued operation of the CRA-funded Old Town Tram parking shuttle program.

During the first budget-related public hearing on Thursday, Sept. 9, the CRA members adopted joint tentative millage Resolution 21-947, joint tentative budget Resolution 21-948 and adopted on first reading joint Ordinance 21-537, an ordinance that, when adopted on second reading on Sept. 16, will approve the CRA’s 2021-2022 fiscal year budget and the receipt and collection of ad valorem taxes by the Manatee County Tax Collector.

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Building Official Luke Curtis is leaving at the end of the week.

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On Aug. 12, the 416 Alamanda Road property was completely flooded. On Aug. 26, the property was completely dry.

Flooding on Alamanda Road property addressed The flooding associated with a vacant and soon-tobe-developed property at 416 Alamanda Road has been reduced since the issue was discussed at the Aug. 12 Anna Maria City Commission meeting.

A visit to the residential

property on Aug. 12 revealed a completely flooded lot, except for a large mound of dirt. A return visit to the property on Thursday, Aug. 26, revealed a completely dry property, upon which the piled dirt had been evenly distributed across the

lot as part of the short-term mitigation efforts undertaken by the property owner’s representatives. On Thursday, Sept. 9, Code Enforcement Manager Debbie Haynes said the property has not flooded again like it did in early August.

Anna Maria building official resigns Anna Maria Building Official Luke Curtis has resigned.

Mayor Dan Murphy announced Curtis’ pending departure during the Thursday, Sept. 9, city commission meeting.

“Our building official has tendered his resignation effective September 17,” Murphy told the commission. Murphy said he was meeting with a temporary building official on Monday regarding the transition leading up to and following Curtis’ departure. Murphy said he’s also working on finding a permanent replacement for Curtis. After working for the city on a contracted basis, Curtis was hired as a full-time city employee in December 2018. According to another city staff member, Curtis has accepted a position with the town of Reddington Shores, in Pinellas County, which is closer to his home.

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Suspect runs aground in attempted boat theft

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BRADENTON BEACH - When Paul Koelkebeck anchored his boat to have dinner at the Gulf Drive Cafe on Saturday, Sept. 5, the last thing he expected to see from his table was his boat driving by.

According to Bradenton Beach police, Koelkebeck and a few friends had anchored the boat just offshore with two anchors, then came up to the Shattuck Gulf Drive Cafe to eat dinner. During dinner, Koelkebeck saw a man driving away in his boat. The group yelled in hopes of getting the suspect to stop and bring the boat to shore, but it was his lack of knowledge about operating boats that kept him from going very far.

Witnesses said the suspect, Zachary Shattuck, 28, unknowingly sucked an anchor line into the intake grate of the boat, so it wasn’t running the way it should.

The man was also dragging the second anchor during the attempted theft and had no idea how to drive the boat, eventually coming so close to shore that Koelkebeck was able to jump on board, at which time the thief jumped off.

As the suspect sat down on the

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A boat theft in Bradenton Beach didn’t last long after the thief realized he didn’t know how to drive a boat. beach, Bradenton Beach police officer Matthew Lincoln arrived at the scene, dispatched in reference to a stolen vehicle.

“By the time I made it to the beach where the incident took place, the defendant was sitting on the beach with a few people standing around him,” Lincoln wrote in his report.

The officer met with some bystanders, who said a man had stolen another man’s boat and had

been driving it up and down the beach just offshore.

“I took the boat and I messed up. It’s all my fault,” admitted Shattuck, according to the police report. The suspect also told police he hadn’t slept in days and didn’t really know why he took the boat.

Shattuck was arrested for grand theft motor vehicle and taken to the Manatee County Jail, where he was being held on $7,500 bond.

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NEWS BRIEFS Off Stage Ladies meetings resume After taking a year off due to COVID-19, the Off Stage Ladies of the Island Players are back and ready to resume their monthly luncheon meetings. The season kicks off Wednesday, Oct. 13 with a luncheon and business meeting at Pier 22 in Bradenton, where Island Players President Sylvia Marnie will discuss the improvements made to the Anna Maria theater over the past year and what patrons can expect from the new season at the playhouse. The meeting will begin at 11:45 a.m. Anyone wishing to join the Off Stage Ladies should contact Vice President Roe Duncan at 941-932-2798. Dues are $20 per year. The ladies meet on the second Wednesday of each month from October through May.

Send love to Louisiana As part of Hurricane Ida relief efforts, Bob Slicker, from Slicker’s Eat-

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ery in Cortez, is extending a free drink special to anyone who donates to the Cajun Navy Relief Fund until Sept. 27.

Just bring your donation receipt and get a free drink on Bob. Follow this link to donate: https://greatnonprofits.org/ org/cajun-navy-relief?express=1

Backyard games donations wanted The Florida Maritime Museum needs nautical-themed backyard games for upcoming outdoor festival-style events. If you have any old lawn or backyard games that you’d be willing to donate, or if you would like to help repurpose items to fit their coastal themes, contact Leah Lapszynski, Education & Engagement Coordinator, at leah.lapszynski@manateeclerk.com.

Island Gallery West closed for renovation Island Gallery West in Holmes Beach will be closed temporarily for renovation from Monday, Sept. 13 to Friday, Sept.

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Soccer heating up at The Center Luke Plummer and Elle Blackburn practice soccer at The Center on Tuesday, Sept. 7 with Coach Jesse Griffin. They are players on the Gulf Drive Café “White Knights” team and are looking forward to a great fall soccer season.

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Island Players kick off historic 73rd season After weeks of rehearsal, The Island Players are ready to begin their 73rd season with “The Savannah Sipping Society.”

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ANNA MARIA - After the COVID-19 pandemic put a stop to live theater in 2020, the Island Players are excited to kick off their historic 73rd season on Thursday, Sept. 16, with a production of “The Savannah Sipping Society,” directed by Mike Lusk.

“It’s the story of four women who meet at a hot yoga session and none of them can last very long, so they decide to get together for cocktails and quickly become fast friends,” Lusk said. The comedy was written by the trio of Nicholas Hope, Jessie Jones and Jamie Wooten, who wrote scripts for The Golden Girls television series and other productions involving Southern characters.

Lusk is no stranger to the Island Players, having worked as director, stage manager and other roles for

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The cast of “The Savannah Sipping Society,” which opens Sept. 16. about a decade, like many Players who have served in various capacities for several years.

“I actually acted on this stage in 1975,” said Priscilla Boyd, who is the stage manager for this production and also runs lights and sound. Boyd is a

retired nurse and enjoys working in the theater, doing what she loves.

“It's community theater,” she said.

“You don’t do it for the money, you do it because you love it.”

Both Lusk and Boyd give a great deal of credit to Sylvia Marnie, the

president of the Island Players, for her strong leadership and dedication to making the theater company what it is today.

“Sylvia is very, very good to work with; she’s smart,” Boyd said. Lusk agreed, saying that Marnie was instrumental in keeping the theater going in the right direction during the COVID-19 pandemic when no productions could be held.

The Island Playhouse, located at 10009 Gulf Drive in Anna Maria, is one of the oldest structures on Anna Maria Island. It was originally a home in Parrish that was loaded onto a barge in 1912 and floated down the Manatee River to its current location at the corner of Gulf Drive and Pine Avenue. In addition to the structure being historic, the Island Players is the oldest community theater in Manatee County, dating back to 1949.

Tickets for “The Savannah Sipping Society,” are $25 and are available at the box office. Call 941-778-5755 for ticket information or visit the website, http://www.theislandplayers.org. The production runs from Sept. 16-26.

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New planning commissioner needed in Holmes Beach If you live in Holmes Beach and are looking for a way to serve your community, the city may have just the opportunity for you. Applications are now being accepted for an alternate member of the Holmes Beach planning commission. Planning commissioners meet at 5 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at Holmes Beach City Hall and serve three-year terms. An alternate member is expected to attend meetings and participate in discussions but will only be able to vote if a regular member of the planning commission is absent. Planning commissioners serve

in a recommending capacity to city commissioners and are responsible for making sure that proposed ordinances and resolutions are compatible with the city’s land development code and comprehensive plan. Planning commissioners are now nearing the completion of a review of the comprehensive plan and will be launching a review of the land development code in the coming months. To apply, visit www. holmesbeachfl.org/departments/city_ board_and_committees.php or contact the city clerk’s office at cityclerk@ holmesbeachfl.org or 941-708-5800.

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New website launched on commercial fishing The Friends of the Florida Maritime Museum (FFMM) recently launched a new website concerning the commercial fishing industry in Cortez.

The new site, FLMaritimeFriends.org, along with other social media, will provide a platform in which to share photos, videos and more, to educate the public on commercial fishing in Cortez and throughout Florida.

FFMM's mission since its inception in 2012 has been to support the Florida Maritime Museum through community outreach, education and financial support. They have extended that mission to bring the museum's historical perspective full circle by educating the public on the transformations facing Florida's present-day commercial fishing industries.

Funding for FLMaritimeFriends.org and social media development has been provided by the Edward K. Roberts Emerging Needs Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

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eaders of this column are well aware of the critical state of our coastal waters in Manatee County and beyond. The recent 2020 and 2021 lyngbya blooms brought the issue front and center, as the harmful algae bloom choked waters and fouled the air and seagrass beds from the Manatee River to Palma Sola Bay. If that wasn’t reason enough for alarm, the release of more than 200 million gallons of nitrogen-rich phosphate process water (with 10 times the nitrogen of raw sewage) from Piney Point, the long-defunct site on Tampa Bay, and the resulting red tide bloom in upper Tampa Bay put an exclamation mark on the failure of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s mandate to protect the state’s water resources. This led the environmental group, Suncoast Waterkeeper, and partners to file suit in federal court seeking redress.

I’ve mentioned in recent columns that these insults to Florida’s environment point to the lack of political will to effect the changes that are necessary to preserve our environment and the economy it supports. At a recent State Waterkeeper weekly Zoom meeting, Florida Sportsman editor Blair Wickstrom addressed their most recent efforts to elicit support for their “VoteWater” initiative. The efforts dovetail

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perfectly with what groups like Waterkeeper are seeking to address. This advocacy is a continuation of the magazine’s long involvement in protecting Florida anglers' interests. Florida Sportsman’s founder, Karl Wickstrom, and the magazine have been on the front lines continually lobbying for common-sense rules and regulations.

Their plan resonated with me immediately, so I reached out to Wickstrom to hear more about VoteWater’s goals.

He responded immediately with a passionate and well-reasoned argument.

"If you had to pick one reason for the lack of success in protecting our state's water from continual degradation, it would have to be a lack of political will from our elected officials to get some-

thing done," said Wickstrom, vice president of VoteWater.

"What we have in the state of Florida is a political problem, not a party issue, but when it comes to fixing the state's water, the political problem requires a political solution," VoteWater president Ray Judah emphasized. "Democracy isn't a spectator sport. If you truly want to have clean air, clean water and public officials that represent the public interest instead of the special interest, the people that vote need to be informed.”

That’s the same argument I’ve used on these pages pointing out the shared responsibility we as voters have to effect much-needed change.

"The 2018 voter cycle, when over

300,000 people engaged with the Bullsugar.org/vote, our original voter guide proved that people do indeed want to be informed," according to Wickstrom.

The VoteWater team highlights politicians' votes and also the amount of money they accepted from special interests.

"The Dirty Money part of the Voter Guide is definitely something we want to spend more time on in 2022," said VoteWater board member and Fort Myers resident Wil Revehl. "As the adage says, you have to follow the money. It's clearly the case in politics."

"In order for people to be represented, to have a true democracy, we need to help make taking money from a special interest, such as the phosphate industry, toxic," emphasized Revehl.

"We're looking to expand our numbers of volunteers in the 2022 election cycle, which hopefully will allow us to cover more counties. Ideally, we can cover all 35 coastal counties in the next cycle," Wickstrom said. "But we'll need both money and volunteers to make that happen."

Once again, anglers can thank Florida Sportsman for taking a major role in effecting the change that our elected officials have avoided. I encourage all my readers to join the effort and the coalition, volunteering, spreading the word, donating to the cause and voting for politicians that have a track record of voting for clean water and healthy fisheries.

Don’t be fooled into believing what candidates promise; check their voting records. The future of fishing in Florida and the economy hangs in the balance.

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Ross Tornabene and his daughter, Gianna, from Naperville, Ill., had some action catching and releasing trout, snook and juvenile tarpon on DOA Lures while fishing Sarasota Bay with Capt. Rick Grassett recently.

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Anglers fishing with me, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had some action catching and releasing trout, snook and juvenile tarpon in Sarasota with DOA Lures on several trips recently. Ross Tornabene and his daughter, Gianna, from Naperville, Ill., caught and released several nice trout on CAL jigs with a variety of plastic tails and DOA

NESTING NEWS Turtle nests laid: 420 (Record: 544 in 2019)

Deadly Combos on a trip in Sarasota Bay with me. They also jumped a couple of juvenile tarpon and caught and released a tarpon and snook on a DOA TerrorEyz. Red tide has cleared in Sarasota Bay and fish are returning to normal patterns. Fishing deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay is a good choice for action with a variety of species including trout, jacks, blues and more.

False crawls: 557 Nests hatched: 194 Hatchlings hatched: 12,545 (Record: 35,788 in 2018) Nest disorientations: 31

Since heat is still an issue, fishing dock lights for snook and juvenile tarpon before dawn is also a good option. Our natural resources are under constant pressure from red tides fueled by industrial, agricultural and residential runoff, toxic spills, freezes, increasing fishing pressure and habitat loss and degradation, please limit your kill, don’t kill your limit!

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

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

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

• Fill in the holes you dig in the sand and level sandcastles before leaving the beach; they can obstruct or trap nesting and hatching sea turtles, which cannot live long out of the water.

• Don’t use wish lanterns or fireworks; they litter the beach and Gulf.

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

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

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Bridge Tender Inn serves Florida style If you’re looking for someplace with history, you’ll appreciate Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach, and the best location for original Florida food with a view is the Bridge Tender Inn and Dockside Bar, located at 135 Bridge Street.

Bridge Tender Inn and Dockside Bar has been around for decades and under the same ownership for 30 years. It’s a landmark in an historic part of Anna Maria Island.

The dining room holds up to 130 people and is perfect for a rehearsal dinner, bridal shower or other gathering. You can reserve the dining room and tailor the Bridge Tender’s menu, featuring fresh seafood and other local dishes, to as casual or as formal as you would like.

For smaller parties, you can reserve a section of the dining room with views of Sarasota Bay, the Bridge Street Pier and Bridge Street. They have also added another area, Doc B’s front porch. The Bridge Tender and Dockside Bar is also accessible by water at Marker 49 and has two docks available for customers.

For more information on the Bridge Tender Inn and Dockside Bar, go to wwwbridgetenderinn.rocks or contact Shannon Dunnan, events coordinator, at tenderinn@aol.com or 941-778-4849.

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Crystal & Tony Kash recently celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary on Anna Maria Island with daughters Lexi Bryant, Jada Kash, and nephew Hunter Caygill.

Crystal & Tony were married at the Sandbar restaurant on 07/07/07. Everyone involved with their wedding considered them to be good luck! Patti McKee conducted Crystal & Tony’s ceremony, in addition to coordinating their wedding and reception. Chuck Caudill provided the music. Hair & Makeup was by Salon Salon. Matt & Dom made their wedding cake, and Island Florist created their floral arrangements. Crystal & Tony currently reside in South Lyon, Michigan.

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Island Gallery West welcomes new members Island Gallery West in Holmes Beach has announced the addition of two new artist members.

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HOLMES BEACH - Island Gallery West features art created by its 30 member artists who work in paint, drawing, mixed media, photographs, sculpture, jewelry and glass mosaics. The gallery recently announced the addition of two new member artists to the co-op.

Terri Westbrook is a painter whose style leans toward impressionism, working primarily in pastel media. She is inspired by the places she has traveled to and lived, including Charleston, S.C., Anna Maria and the Florida Panhandle.

Westbrook discovered her love of creating a little later in life than many artists. She has learned the basics of art and the nuances of pastel art only in recent years from online and in-person instruction.

"My paintings are journal entries, my response to what I see when I'm out in nature, or my emotions about a place I visited many years ago,” she said.

“Making art is like meditation for me. I hope people enjoy my pieces that come from my heart.”

Larry Paul is an award-winning artist who creates unique works of art using Prismacolor colored pencil, inks and graphite. From impressionistic old doors and windows, realistic plant drawings, and expressionistic interpretations of sunsets and volcanoes, Paul’s art comes from decades of studying and photographing the natural world's effects on humanmade objects - the beauty of decay, the complexity of the philodendron plant, and getting inspiration from walking the beaches of Florida's west coast searching for sharks’ teeth.

Much of Paul’s work derives from the outdoors and built environments, though subject matter and inspiration also come from a collection of his original photographs taken since the 1970s, along with photographs taken during self-prescribed photographic exploration tours.

Island Gallery West is a co-op with each member paying a portion of the sale of their art to fund the operating costs. They currently have 32 member artists, all of whom are from the area. The gallery wel-

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Island Gallery West artist Larry Paul. comes submissions from any local artist who would like to become a member. After submitting required material and documentation, new members must get a two-thirds majority of current members' approval to be accepted.

The gallery is located at 5368 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach, trolley stop 15. Normal hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, but they will be closed for renovation from Sept. 13-24. For more information on the gallery and its artists, or on becoming a member, visit www.islandgallerywest.com or call 941-778-6648.

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BJ Lipke spent many years working as a bartender at the Cortez Clam Factory.

BJ Lipke’s life celebrated A celebration of life was held at the Cortez Clam Factory Sunday afternoon in memory of longtime Clam Factory bartender BJ Lipke.

Lipke passed away earlier this month after a short battle with cancer. Lipke was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in July shortly after he returned to the Cortez area after spending two years near his son in Tennessee. “Rest Easy BJ,” said the celebration of life announcement posted at the Cortez Clam Factory website. On Sunday, the Bantam Plaza sign featured a digital message that said, “Goodbye BJ we’ll miss you.”

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Are you ready to be an island investor?

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nvesting in real estate can be a lifelong dream or a recurring nightmare – usually, it turns out to be both.

What sounds better than owning an island home that you can rent for outlandish prices and also use? What can go wrong? Well, plenty can go wrong, but first you have to find the property to complete your dream.

Real estate typically provides a better rate of return than the stock market with the absence of the market’s volatility. Over time, the value of a property increases, building equity and providing more control over the asset than stock market investing. Historically the longer an investor holds onto real estate, the more money will be made. Since real estate is a highly tangible asset and will always have value, it can survive up and down real estate markets.

In addition, real estate investing comes with numerous tax benefits, such as tax deductions on mortgage interest up to

Castles in the Sand LOUISE BOLGER federal limits, deduction of expenses and continuing cash flow. However, if your investment property is also one that you plan to use personally, there are restrictions on the time allocated for personal use in order to qualify the property as an investment and the ability to deduct certain expenses.

Looking for an investment property is entirely different than looking for a home to live in. Investors are or should be concerned with cash flow and the vacancy factor. Ideally, an investor wants to at minimum break even, that is cover all the property expenses with the income from rentals. In fact, if you’re

looking for an investment property, that should be your first question - how many times does it rent and what is the annual rental income? Also, if you’re looking for a condo investment, read the condo documents to determine restrictions on renting and advise potential renters of the association’s rules and regulations.

When calculating expenses don’t forget to include property tax, mortgage payment, homeowner’s fees and repairs.

Conventional mortgages for investment properties could be a slightly higher rate than owner-occupied properties. In addition, restrictions from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will limit the number of conventional mortgages an investor can have. This is usually four, and investors who plan on making more investments may need to look to the private money market for financing.

Most investment buyers on Anna Maria Island are looking for a property to hold long-term since the property values

go up almost daily and rentals are lucrative and plentiful. But some are planning to buy low (good luck with that), make improvements and flip the property to another buyer.

There is also an emotional aspect to owning investment property. When your phone rings in the middle of your daughter’s wedding and the tenant has a major plumbing leak, you have to at the very least make a couple of calls. This is why many investors hire management companies to handle emergencies and screen tenants. Hiring a management company, however, does cut into your cash flow.

Real estate is a vibrant business that creates a ton of buzz and is something everyone loves to talk about. Remember the old adage, God keeps making people but not land. On Anna Maria Island, this adage is on steroids; no more land but lots more people.

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Vincent Mercadante

Vincent Mercadante, of Anna Maria, Florida, died on Aug. 21, 2021, surrounded by his family at his home. He was born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts, and in 1952 was called to serve in the U.S. Army at Brooke Army Medical Center in Texas. He came to the University of Tampa on a football scholarship, where he met the love of his life, Larrie Jean, and they married in 1955. He graduated from UT and worked for Oscar Mayer for 33 years, managing the Florida Publix Supermarkets’ Oscar Mayer account with so much passion, most people thought he actually worked for Publix. Vince was a longtime member of St. Bernard Catholic Church and The Holy Name Society. He thoroughly loved his golf as a

member of Key Royale Country Club and enjoyed winning charity tournaments every chance he got. He loved his Island community, working the election polls each year and helping countless individuals start up businesses on the Island. Also, in retirement, Vince loved keeping up with his sports and his friends, meeting his buddies from Tampa every Thursday for lunch in St. Petersburg. Vince is survived by his wife of 67 years, Larrie Jean Mercadante; his daughters, Sheree (Peter) Kent and Dina (Pat) Osburn; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his sister, Anita Goulding, and survived by his brother, Richard (Ann Marie) Mercadante and many nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Holmes Beach, Florida. Reception will immediately follow at the Bradenton Country Club.

Masks are respectfully required for attendees. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.

BEACH BEAT 9/1, 3:36 a.m., suspended driver’s license, 4900 Gulf Drive. While on patrol, an officer observed a vehicle traveling at 60 mph in a 35 mph zone. After initiating a traffic stop, the driver was cited for a suspended license and speeding. Since the driver’s license was suspended, he was not permitted to drive home and the vehicle was towed. Marijuana was found in the vehicle, but the driver had a valid medical marijuana card so no further charges were filed.

9/2, 1:29 a.m., battery, 4255 Gulf Drive.

Officers responded to a residence where a complainant said his girlfriend had battered him. After an argument at the Anchor Inn, the couple returned home where the male said his girlfriend punched him in the face and spat in his face. The girlfriend was not present when police arrived and no visible injuries were obvious. Officers tried to contact the girlfriend by phone but she did not answer. A capias request was submitted to the state attorney’s office for review.

9/2, 11:43 p.m., warrant, 4000 Gulf Drive.

An officer was patrolling Manatee Beach when he observed a subject lying in the bushes near the restrooms.

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After requesting information on the subject from dispatch, the officer was informed the subject had an outstanding warrant in Polk County. The subject was taken into custody and transported to a Manatee County Sheriff ’s Office deputy for further processing.

9/5, 1:53 a.m., trespass warning, 5410 Marina Drive. Officers were dispatched to address a trespass warning involving two males being verbally aggressive inside a bar. Two shirtless males were found being very aggressive, yelling inside the bar, and were not cooperative and believed to be heavily intoxicated. As officers were investigating, the family of the two men pulled into the parking lot saying they were there to pick them up. The men continued to be irate and screamed at bar staff and police through the car window as family members attempted to get them away from the scene. Both men were trespassed from the bar for one year.

9/6, 11:01 p.m., found property, 4000 Gulf Drive. Officer on patrol located an abandoned bicycle in the Manatee Beach parking lot. The serial number was checked with no results so the bike was placed in the HBPD bike locker.

Police will try to find the owner.

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CLAY: Tested as solution to red tide FROM PAGE 1

however, is something that will need additional testing, according to Mote.

“This is just the first of what we hope will be several upcoming trials of clay flocculation on active blooms in the wild,” said Dr. Don Anderson, principal investigator for the project. “What we learn here will help us better understand how conditions in Florida affect its success and how clay flocculation might be tailored to blooms of Karenia brevis (Florida red tide), as well as other species of algae, here and elsewhere in the world.”

The experiment is not the first time clay has been tested on red tide. In 2004, scientists from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Mote Marine, the National Research Council of Canada and the EPA worked together to test various clays, including a byproduct of phosphate mining known as

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Mote's Dr. Vince Lovko applies clay to a canal with red tide. phosphatic clay that was found to be the most effective in removing red tide cells and toxins from the water.

However, scientists concluded that phosphatic clay was not a good choice for local waters because of

its undesirable properties, particularly the low level of radioactivity it sometimes contains, its metal contamination and the strong public concern over the source and use of the material, according to a Woods Hole press release.

ORDINANCE: Provides registration cancellation FROM PAGE 1

provisions having to do with enforcement methods for the violation of ordinances. It allows, when applicable, for the cancellation of the vacation rental registration for unpaid citations fees and/or fines.”

According to the newly-adopted ordinance, “The enforcement methods and penalties to be imposed for the violation of ordinances of the city include, but are not limited to, injunction; a civil action for damages, including attorneys’ fees and costs of enforcement, filed in a court of competent jurisdiction; issuance of a citation, or referral to a special magistrate, or cancellation of a vacation rental registration for unpaid citations, fees and/or fines as more specifically described by resolution of the city commission.”

According to the ordinance, “The city, through its agents, employees and other duly authorized representatives, is hereby authorized to use any or all of these enforcement methods in any given instance depending upon the circumstances of the situation.”

The ordinance also notes, “Each day in which there exists a violation of any ordinance of the city within the responsibility of the code enforcement officer, or within the jurisdiction of the

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Vacation rental registrations can now be canceled for unpaid fees and fines. special magistrate, shall constitute a separate offense and may be separately prosecuted.”

On Aug. 26, the city commission adopted a resolution that works in unison with the new ordinance.

Resolution 21-774 establishes the annual occupancy-based vacation rental registrations fees for the coming year, but now also references the collection of unpaid citations, fees and fines.

According to the resolution, “Whereas, some vacation rentals create additional work and expenses for the employees of, and contracted law enforcement for, the city of Anna Maria as a result

of such things as citations, fees and/or fines for noise violations, solid waste violations, sea turtle lighting violations and other city code violations, many of which are not paid by the violators.

“Whereas it is appropriate that the extra costs to the city created by unpaid fees, fines, and/or citations at vacation rentals be paid by the vacations rentals that caused such extra costs, rather than impose such costs on all vacation rentals,” according to the resolution.

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MARSHALL: The man, the legend, the hat...

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Martha said David stopped working at the Drift In when the couple moved to Bradenton in 2019.

“But he would still ride the bus to go out there to see his friends on Tuesdays and Thursdays,” Martha said.

Over the years, David and Martha also worked together at the old Sun House restaurant – now the Bridge Street Bistro.

Each evening, in recognition of the green flash phenomenon occasionally seen at sunset, David passed out Green Flash shots concocted by Martha.

“It was a recipe I came up with that looks like a green flash.

He’d pour them into little black cups and go around the room handing them out to everybody of age. Then he would choose someone to ring the gong and he’d start out singing, ‘You Are My Sunshine,’ ” Martha said.

David also worked at The Bridge Tender Inn, delivered pizza for Oma’s and valetparked cars at The Buccaneer Inn in Longboat Key. When asked what she’ll miss most about her husband, Martha said, “His presence.”

She said she hopes he’s remembered for his good heart and the many acts of kindness he performed for others.

“He’s saving you all a seat in heaven,” she said.

When asked how she’s doing,

Martha said, “I’m doing alright.

I’m getting wonderful support from the owners and my coworkers at The Island Trader outfitters in Holmes Beach.”

DRIFT IN LEGEND

David performed a wide variety of duties during his four decades or so at the Drift In. “He worked for me for probably 15 years and he was there before I got there. He was the best barback I ever had. He knew exactly what I needed and when I needed it. He had his Bloody Mary bar every Sunday morning. He had shrimp and bacon and whatever else he brought. That was a fantastic Bloody Mary bar,” Drift In manager Doreen Flynn said.

David also played Santa Claus during the Drift In’s holiday events. He did the same for holiday events hosted down the street at the Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge. David played “Father Time” during the Drift In’s annual New Year’s Eve celebrations. He also made the ball that drops at midnight and for many years it was he who dropped the ball to ring in the new year.

When not in costume, David constantly wore a feathered hat that was decorated with pins and other trinkets. That hat, and his flowing beard, added to his legacy and legend.

He also came up with the slogan featured on their souvenir T-

shirts: “Drift In by the bay, where there’s a party every day.”

“David was such a good person. He had a good heart and will be deeply missed by all of us,” Flynn said.

Drift In patron and nowretired BeachHouse chef Donald White said, “David loved his bacon-wrapped scallops. He said they were like a bite of heaven.

The world will be a worse place with him not in it.”

Holmes Beach resident and Drift In patron Scott Moore said, “What a great guy. I really enjoyed my conversations with him at the Drift. People knew him because of the way he dressed and the hat he always wore. He stood out. It’s a loss to the Island.

We all loved him. He worked all his life, retired and this happens.

It’s sad.”

In 2015, David waged a peaceful protest when he had himself taped to a black olive tree between the Drift In and the Sports Lounge that was to be removed by the city. That morning, he told Bradenton Beach Police Chief Sam Speciale he didn’t want the red tape removed until he addressed the media.

After Speciale contacted The Sun by phone, David said, “I’m taped to a tree. I’m trying to save the trees and the birds and bees.

They’re taking down trees and it makes me upset.”

Speciale then said, “David said he’s watched this tree grow up and that’s why he’s trying to save it.”

When contacted last week, Speciale said, “We lost another legend.”

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David Marshall walked his stepdaughter, Martha Michael, down the aisle when she got married in Bradenton Beach in 2016.

David became a member of the AMI Moose Lodge in 1998.

According to Lodge Administrator Byron Dalton, David earned a fellowship degree and held a third degree of that loyal order. He enrolled in the Moose Legion in 2001 and obtained his fellowship degree in 2006. He was also a prelate – a role that is similar to a chaplain. He held the office of prelate in 2001, was re-elected as prelate in 2002 and was elected treasurer in 2003.

Between 2009 and 2015 held six appointed offices. As a Moose member, David signed up 110 new members.

Lodge member and administrative assistant Debbie Snook said, “Dave was awesome. He was a great Moose member. He

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David and Martha Marshall got married earlier this year. would help anyone who needed help and he was always the first to volunteer. I’ll miss him.”

BELOVED FAMILY MEMBER

Martha has two daughters from a previous marriage and they loved their stepdad, David.

Speaking by phone from Haverhill, Massachusetts, stepdaughter Roberta Perella said, “He was with my mom for 23 years, but I first met him in 2018.

I fell in love with him right away.

He was so sweet to my mom and she was so good to him. I could tell how much they loved each other. He took care of my mom and they wanted to grow old together but was cut tragically short.”

For the celebration of life, Roberta plans to create a memory table with memory cards upon which folks can share their memories of David, and some of his often-spoken colloquialisms.

By text message from Manchester, Massachusetts, stepdaughter Martha Michael said, “I am deeply saddened for the AMI community. David was a kind and sensitive man that loved the Island and everyone here. I can’t believe we lost him so tragically. I have friends from New England that didn’t even know David was my stepdad and they came home talking about him.

I would say ‘Oh my gosh, you met my stepdad!’ I don’t think people truly understand the magic my mom and David gave to the Island. David had a huge impact on the locals and visitors worldwide!”

David’s sister, Nancy Marshall, lives in Sun City Center.

“David was an awesome guy and you couldn’t ask for a better brother. He beat the drum to his own music and everybody loved him. I don’t think he had a mean

bone in his body and he will be missed by everyone in our family so much. We loved each other and he loved his family. He loved everybody,” she said.

“He was a unique guy. One day he got that hat and he started putting little pins on it, and the feather, and it went from there.

He always wore it. Almost every picture I have of him he had his hat on. He was a happy guy. I don’t think I ever really saw him down in the dumps,” Nancy said.

David’s nephew, Erik Marshall, lives in Bradenton.

“He was the sweetest soul. He got along with everybody and he loved the Island. He was the most relaxed soul, and he was soft-spoken. I always looked forward to seeing him and I already miss him smiling at me.

I learned a lot from him – like don’t let a lot of stuff get to you.

He didn’t. He let the ocean calm him. He was an Island boy. New Hampshire wasn’t for him. He was the original beach bum soul.

His hat was an icon and all my friends called him Uncle Dave.

He touched a lot of people in his 40 years out there. Him and his hat and his feathers,” Erik said.

Erik said he plans to wear a hat in David’s honor during the upcoming celebration of life.

ONLINE FUNDRAISER

While David was in the hospital, Roberta started the “David Marshall Recovery” GoFundMe online fundraiser (https://gofund. me/3a8ad3f1) to assist David and Martha with their medical bills and living expenses. The money being raised at the still active fundraising page will now assist Martha as she moves forward with her life.

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Youth soccer at The Center kicks off another season

BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN

ANNA MARIA – With the start of another school year, The Center of Anna Maria Island’s pitch fills with the sounds of soccer every Tuesday night. Island area youth gathered last Tuesday night for the first games of the season.

After one game, team Beach Bums claimed a victory along with Shady Lady and Moss Builders in the 8- to 10-year-old soccer league. The tween and teen winners include Blalock Walters and Miz & Hiz Biz. Tidy MD’s coach, John Coleman, borrowed players from other teams to make the matchup against Beach Bums possible for the first game of the night.

In the exciting season opener, The Center’s statistics have Riley Karecki, Kirra Quinby and Nolyn Fetzer with one goal each.

Winning by two points, the Beach Bums squad earned the victory with eight saves by Elijah Brannock in goal.

On offense, veteran player Dylan Sato had a hat trick scoring three goals.

Younger brother Brandon Sato and Turner Worth each had solo goals.

With the Sato brother’s dad, Jason Sato, and uncle, Josh Sato, volunteer coaching on the sidelines, the win put the team in good company with the other undefeated teams going into week two.

This season’s shorter regular season schedule has the playoff and champi-

onship games ending before Halloween, with the final games on Tuesday, Oct. 26.

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Solid Rock Construction Moss Builders

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Blalock Walters Anna Maria Island Wines

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 9 ADULT CO-ED FLAG FOOTBALL We The Best Lending (6-1) Catalyst (6-1)

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Tidy MD’s Kirra Quinby puts the pressure on Beach Bums’ Brandon Sato last Tuesday night to start another youth soccer season at The Center.

Key Royale Club hosts scrambles MONDAY, SEPT. 6 - LABOR DAY SCRAMBLE

Key Royale Club hosted its Annual Labor Day Scramble and Luncheon on Monday, Sept. 6. The event started with a putting clinic by the club's teaching pro, Ken Butler. Then, 51 golfers played a nine-hole scramble with five teams finishing in a tie for first place with a score of 30, two under par. Using the match-your-score card system based upon the handicap holes, Jody and Bob Maleeny and Ken Nagengast and Chris Nelson took home first place. Finishing second was Janelle and Mike Clements, Robert Kingan and Eric Lawson.

Third place went to Debbie and Dave Richardson, Nelson Eagle and Blake Ress.

Winning the long drive contest for

the ladies was Jenny Huibers; Gabriel Conn won for the men. Tom Nelson won closest to the pin on Hole #8 at 3' 2". Jake Shaffer bested everyone in the chipping contest while Dave Richardson beat the field in the putting contest.

Hitting the straightest drive was Gary Razze.

All enjoyed libations and lunch after golf and are looking forward to the Oktoberfest Scramble being held Oct. 9 at KRC!

THURSDAY, SEPT. 9 - SCRAMBLE

The first place team with a score of 28, 4 under par, was Ken Butler, Hoyt Miller, Chuck Patrick and Steve Vasbinder.

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From left, Chris Nelson, Ken Nagengast, Jody Maleeny and Bob Maleeny took home first place in the Labor Day Scramble.

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