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Cortez hopes to sway DOT: Spare village, repair bridge

By terry o’connor islander reporter Battle lines are drawn as decision time for the cortez Bridge draws near. the florida department of transportation has announced it is leaning toward the largest replacement option for the bridge. the dot emphasized it has not yet decided to build a $72 million, 65-foot vertical-clearance fixed bridge, but it is the favored option. the new bridge will have a service life of 75 years, the dot projects. it is not the favored option for some locals, who will gather 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, aug. 26, at fishermen’s Hall, 4511 124th St. W., cortez, to discuss strategies for lobbying DOT decision-makers to fix the existing bridge. “We’re fighting the big bridge,” said Linda molto of cortez. molto said many cortez residents want the bridge repaired and preserved as an iconic representative of the “low-rise” fishing village it serves. a dot study indicated the bridge can be repaired for $4.5 million but it will again need repair in 10 years and will be “substandard” throughout the rest of its life. the meeting is to prepare for the dot public hearing at 5 p.m. thursday, aug. 31,

The 60-year-old Cortez Bridge opens in February for a boater with Cortez and the U.S. Coast Guard-Station Cortez in the backdrop. The DOT will host a final public hearing Aug. 31 to consider options for the bridge. Islander Photo: Jack Elka at Kirkwood presbyterian church, 6101 cortez road W., Bradenton. the hearing would be the last before the dot chooses to repair or replace the bridge that opened in 1957 with great fanfare, including dignitaries at a ribbon-cutting and elephants and circus performers in the

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Natural anomalies on nesting beaches. 22 Quaint bridges? 23 Sports: Footballs unbeatens fall. 24 Anglers mixed bag. 25

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Top Notch: Week 6, Reel-ing in iconic atmosphere

Bill Shafer of Anna Maria wins the sixth and final week of The Islander’s Top Notch photo contest with this image of the Rod & Reel Pier in Anna Maria. “Tonight, at our favorite place,” he writes of his entry. For the winning photograph, Shafer receives an Islander “More than a mullet wrapper” T-shirt. He also is a finalist in the contest, with a grand prize of $100 from The Islander. Pet photo entries are still welcome — deadline Aug. 25. Stay tuned next week for the Top Notch, top prize photo and pet winner.

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Owners win HB-Bert Harris skirmishes

By Kathy prucnell islander reporter Homeowners Bob and ellen mccaffrey posted a win Aug. 7 as the first of many ongoing Bert Harris cases in the city of Holmes Beach made its way to court. corporate owners of 106 75th St., Swackhamer investments Vi, Bmeehan investments Vi and Kmeehan investments Vi, registered a similar win. in both cases, the property owners survived motions that attacked their complaint and accompanying appraisals. the city faces more than $24 million in damages from 53 claims under the Bert J. Harris Jr. private property rights protection act. it has a $1 million insurance policy in place to cover the claims. four of the 53 claims have advanced to lawsuits. city attorney patricia petruff told pLeaSe See SkirmiSh page 3

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People attending the August 2016 DOT public hearing for the Cortez Bridge viewed panels of options and comparisons. Islander File Photos: Bonner Joy

Who: anyone interested in the repair or replacement of the cortez Bridge. What: community meeting. When: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, aug. 26. Where: fishermen’s Hall, 4511 124th St. W., cortez. Why: to lobby florida department of transportation to choose to repair rather than replace the cortez Bridge.

Cortez Bridge options at a glance

repair 1957-built bridge, $4.5 million estimated cost, 10-year life span. advantages: Lowest initial cost. no harm to environment. no boat-height limitations. no rights of way or easement purchases. preferred by community. disadvantages: must be redone every 10 years. Bridge too narrow with no shoulders and substandard curbs, vulnerable to ship impact and storm surge. Bridge openings delay water and road traffic. Would close nine weeks during construction, sending detours via the anna maria island and ringling bridges. Build 65-foot vertical-clearance ﬁxed bridge,

$72 million cost, 75-year life span. advantages: no operating costs or boat-height restrictions, no bridge-opening delays, stormwater runoff treated, wider sidewalk, increased resistance to storm surge and ship impact. favored by dot. disadvantages: greater toll on environment, least popular with cortez residents and business owners who say its large footprint will make it harder to reach homes and businesses. Steeper grade. construction will harm seagrasses. requires rightof-way and easement purchases. Build 35-foot vertical-clearance drawbridge, $105 million, 75 years. advantages: no boat-height restrictions, reduced delays for openings, stormwater runoff treated, wider sidewalk, increased resistance to storm surge and ship impact. disadvantages: most costly option, higher maintenance and bridge tender costs, openings delay water and road traffic. Steeper grade. Construction will harm seagrasses. requires right-of-way and easement purchases. Eliminated options: A rehabilitation expected to last 25 years and a 21- and 45-foot vertical clearance drawbridge. dot information website: cortezbridge.com.

BriDGe continued from page 1 destruction of the environment and community, nor public safety during high-wind events,” deal wrote in an email to the islander. the dot has conducted more than a dozen public meetings on the bridge. public comment will be accepted at the hearing and online at cortezbridge.com until Sept. 12, according to Zachary Burch, DOT public information officer. The DOT will submit its final decision for federal government approval roughly one month later, Burch said. Bridge inspections between 2008 and 2012 determined the two-lane cortez Bridge is structurally obsolete although it remains sound. the 61-year-old bridge is 11 years past its projected 50-year service life. the dot began planning cortez Bridge repair or replacement options in 2013. draft project reports are available at the island Branch Library, 5701 marina drive, Holmes Beach, and Kirkwood presbyterian church, 6101 cortez road W., Bradenton, or go to cortezbridge.com.

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Skirmish continued from page 1 Holmes Beach commissioners in July more litigation may make it to court in late August. The McCaffreys, who’ve lived at 7003 Holmes Blvd. since 1993, allege $106,000 in damages in a Bert Harris suit filed by attorneys Scott Rudacille and Fred Moore of Blalock Walters. On Aug. 9, Bob McCaffrey spoke of the city’s unfair treatment, enacting ordinances that prohibit his home’s redevelopment while he is “surrounded” and “dwarfed” by other remodeled homes. The McCaffreys’ complaint now alleges two Bert Harris counts — one against a living-area-ratio ordinance and another against the city’s two-bedroom limitation — as well as a Sunshine Law violation for the city’s failure to bring the terms of its offer letter to a vote before sending it to the property owners. In addition, the McCaffreys allege a public records violation against the city for delaying and refusing to provide public records pertaining to their property. In the Swackhamer case, the Texas investors who took title to the 75th Street property in 2011 and say it’s been family-owned property for more than 50 years, filed their Bert Harris suit in March over an alleged $225,000 loss. In the McCaffrey case, 12th Circuit Judge Lon Arend sided with the homeowners, denying the city’s motions and requiring the city to answer its amended complaint in 30 days. The same day Moore and Rudacille won the McCaffrey motions, they also won motions to dismiss and strike the appraisal in the Swackhamer case before Judge Gilbert Smith Jr. Rudacille said the judges ruled from the bench following about an hour of argument. Attorney Jay Daigneault of Trask Daigneault LLP of Clearwater, the insurance-provided law firm representing the city on the Bert Harris cases, said the city’s losses in court are “very preliminary.” His motions had merit, he said, adding judges generally don’t want to decide a case at an early stage and the two losses don’t impact his future strategy.

Bob McCaffrey explains Aug. 9 how his property at 7003 Holmes Blvd. was devalued by vacation rental ordinances enacted by the city of Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: Kathy Prucnell

The two other Holmes Beach Harris act claimants with pending lawsuits are: • Florida Gulf Coast Vacation Homes with corporate owners Joe and Kelly Varner of Holmes Beach for property at 211 54th St. The filing was in April for $395,000. • Frederick C. Hutchinson II trust sued in April for property at 104 75th St. and $552,000 in damages. Smith is set to hear a similar city motion to dismiss and strike an appraisal Sept. 6 in the Varner case. The Hutchinson case, according to court records, is in discovery stage. The Bert Harris Jr. Act allows property owners to recover damages and file lawsuits against county or municipal governments that inordinately burden their rights by enacting laws akin to “takings,” depriving them of reasonable investment-backed expectations. Once a claim is filed, the governmental entity is required to respond with a written offer of settlement

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within 150 days. However, the letter can offer no change — and, thus far, that’s been the only response to the claims from Holmes Beach officials. The city of Anna Maria, hit with the 112 Bert Harris claims, has only 29 awaiting claimant responses to city offers. Anna Maria has taken a different tact — offering compromises that allow two guests per bedroom plus two additional guests, in lieu of strict compliance to its VRO. The city’s VRO limits properties to eight occupants per lot or two persons per bedroom, whichever is less. The Holmes Beach lawsuits cite a series of city VRO limitations, including regulations on the building envelope, foundations, pools and parking that were enacted in 2013-15 to stem the surge of short-term rentals replacing residential homes.

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Bradenton Beach ‘sunshine’ suit embroils city

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter Bradenton Beach officials were aiming for an expeditious process in their discussion Aug. 17 for a lawsuit filed by former commissioner and Mayor Jack Clarke against members of two city boards. Attorney Bill Watrous and paralegal Michael Barfield attended an Aug. 17 commission meeting to address concerns on behalf of Clarke. The city of Bradenton Beach voted Aug. 7 to be added as a plaintiff in the suit with Clarke, who is alleging Sunshine Law violations by some members of the city’s planning and zoning board and Scenic Waves Partnership Committee. The suit was filed Aug. 11 in the 12th District Circuit Court against P&Z members Reed Mapes, John Metz, Patty Shay and Bill Vincent, along with Scenic Waves chair Tjet Martin and Waves member Rose Vincent. Mapes, Shay and Vincent subsequently resigned from the P&Z. Clarke claims the defendants discussed city matters at a meeting of the grassroots group Concerned Neighbors of Bradenton Beach, putting the city in danger of being in violation of Sunshine Laws regarding open meetings.

Clarke attended the first CNOBB meeting July 11, as did Commissioner Jake Spooner. However, Spooner left the meeting before the discussion on matters that apparently led to the suit. At an Aug. 7 city meeting, commissioners voted 3-1 for Mayor Bill Shearon to execute a contract with Watrous for the investigation, not to exceed $5,000. At the Aug. 17 meeting, Watrous addressed the group from the podium, while Barfield attended the meeting via Skype. Vice Mayor John Chappie, chairing the meeting in Shearon’s absence, asked Watrous if he had any concerns or requests for the commission. Watrous said the complaint was filed, his team has reviewed recordings and “voluminous emails” submitted by the defendants and the next step would be to seek injunctive relief. However, he said the strategy or what direction the case will go would require “a crystal ball,” as it is dependent on the actions of the defendants. He said any questions from commission that he thinks go beyond attorney/client privilege would require a shade meeting. Commissioner Jake Spooner asked about a timeline for the case. Barfield responded that these types of cases are

Sarasota attorney Bill Watrous, representing former Mayor Jack Clarke in a lawsuit against city board members, addresses the Bradenton Beach Commission Aug. 17 with residents Rose and Bill Vincent seated behind him. Bill Vincent is named in the lawsuit. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

usually expedited by the court and his team “will be seeking the best interest of the city and the citizens of Bradenton Beach.” However, Shearon said in an Aug. 17 phone interview with The Islander that he has some ethical concerns with the suit. “Where I’m having a problem is that the city is joining suit with a citizen, Jack Clarke, to sue its own board members,” Shearon said. He said as far as he knows, there is “nothing in the books” requiring the city to back its board members, but he thinks the city should protect them. “From my perspective, the city should be protecting any of its board members,” Shearon said. “It’s up to the court to decide if they did anything wrong.” In an Aug. 17 email to The Islander, city attorney Ricinda Perry wrote that the Florida Supreme Court has held that for public officials to get representation at public expense, the litigation must arise out of or in connection with the performance of their official duties and serve a public purpose. “The CNOBB members chose to hold meetings that were never sanctioned by the City. The defendants to the pending litigation also disregarded legal advice specific to their CNOBB actions and were provided with training to follow the Sunshine Law. It would be a dangerous precedent for the city to pay for representation of any board member or elected official who willfully goes against the advice of counsel to subvert or violate state law,” Perry wrote. Additionally, Perry wrote that joining Clarke in the suit against city board members “does not pose a conflict since the commission chose to take a strategic step at limiting the city’s legal exposure and liability from the actions of these board and committee members.” Perry said Clarke chose not to name the city because of the commission’s decision to join the suit, although she initially did not identify him as the complainant. Perry concluded the Aug. 17 email, saying, “The city cannot turn a blind eye to individuals who place the city in peril and should always be proactive at protecting itself and the taxpayers when facing litigation.”

CNOBB pushes ballot issues forward, city agrees to charter review By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter Bradenton Beach has reached a reckoning point between the powers of the commission and the demands of some residents. At an Aug. 17 meeting, city commissioners agreed to direct city attorney Ricinda Perry to draft a resolution to initiate a city charter review, Additionally, the commission directed city clerk Terri Sanclemente to continue to process a citizen’s initiative to amend the city charter by referendum. Mayor Bill Shearon was absent with excuse. The initiative to amend the charter is being led by the grassroots group, Concerned Neighbors of Bradenton Beach. The group formed “to give Bradenton Beach residents, owners and businesses common ground whereby everyone will have a voice,” according to its mission statement. The group wrote three ballot initiatives and collected signatures from more than 100 Bradenton Beach voters, meeting the required number of signatures to have the charter questions added to the Nov. 7 ballot. CNOBB members are pushing for removal of the city ward representative system to allow city commissioners to represent the city at-large. Members agreed this measure would allow for more candidates. They also addressed amending residency requirements for city officials from 24 months to the stateapproved 12-month minimum. The third proposal would prohibit changes to the city charter by resolution. CNOBB member Reed Mapes delivered the petitions Aug. 9 to Sanclemente, who submitted them Aug. 14 to the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections for verification of voter signatures. Mapes presented commissioners Aug. 17 with CNOBB’s proposed amendments to the city charter

for the November election. Mapes said. “We believe the democratic process for electing members of our city council is broken.” He said candidates often run unopposed and the pool of candidates is hindered by the ward system and residency requirements. Mapes contends charter changes have been made “unlawfully” by resolution. The CNOBB amendment asks voters to require changes to the city charter be accomplished by referendum. Mapes said they obtained signatures from nearly 20 percent of the voters in less than three days at a time when many seasonal residents are gone. CNOBB chair Bill Vincent added that while commissioners must reside within their ward, they act as at-large commissioners on the dais, voting on citywide issues and should be elected as such. Currently, candidates qualify within wards, but are elected in a citywide vote. Discussion of the matter was concluded. However, it was picked up again near the end of the meeting by Vice Mayor John Chappie, who said a vote was needed on how to proceed with the initiatives. Perry said the signatures had been provided to the SOE, who completed the verification and returned the documents to the city clerk. However, when Sanclemente submitted the petitions to the SOE, she included a memo with concerns on some procedural and legal components of the petitions. She said one concern is whether the city charter applies to referendums and initiatives. She asked commissioners if they interpret the application of charter amendments in this instance, or if it would require a “separate mechanism.” Chappie said he thinks the charter applies and the number of petition signers can’t be ignored. “Over 100 people signed this and that’s signifi-

cant,” he said. “We’re here to represent the people.” Additionally, in the memo to the SOE, the staff questioned the possibility of fraud in the petition process. The charter says the petitions require affidavits proving the petitioners knew what they were signing, and these were not provided by CNOBB. If the commission says the charter applies, Perry said the clerk will need to determine if there are problems with the initiatives and give the petitioners a chance to make corrections. CNOBB member Mike Harrington asked why the commission and staff is “making this so hard.” “Every one of these initiatives are good things for this city,” he said. Shay agreed. “This is what the people want,” Shay said. “Do the right thing.” Commissioner Jake Spooner said he didn’t understand CNOBB’s rush to get on the ballot. “If this were to go on the ballot and was challenged due to procedure, wouldn’t it be better to make sure its valid, first?” Mapes said the rush is an attempt to avoid a special election for the initiatives, which would cost the city $2,500. Perry said it takes the city about a month to draft an ordinance, which would be required to amend the charter, and there is not enough time to get it on the November ballot. She suggested a charter review committee could give people the opportunity to be included in changes to the charter. Mapes said that is fine, provided the city agrees to a special election. The commission reached consensus the charter applies in this matter and a motion was made to direct Perry to initiate a charter review committee and to direct the city clerk to continue processing the ballot Please see Ballot issues, Next page

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Westbay pushes Holmes Beach to remove boat canopies

By terry o’connor islander reporter the board of the Westbay point & moorings iii condominium association is renewing its call for Holmes Beach to order the removal of two boat canopies used to shelter police and fire rescue boats. a letter dated aug. 10 and sent to commissioners and mayor Bob Johnson cites a 1978 ordinance prohibiting canopies as the reason Westbay should prevail in the dispute. the Westbay association asserts the canopies were illegally installed by the city and lower the property values of owners whose water views have been diminished. police chief Bill tokajer maintains the canopies protect taxpayer interests. “Just because another agency does not protect their vessels does not mean we should not protect our vessels and the taxpayer money we spent on them,” tokajer said. Westbay maintains the city is ignoring an ordinance upheld many times over the years. “The city has always stood firm in its position that rules adopted by the city to protect the rights of property owners must be adhered to, regardless of whether they inconvenience specific individuals,” reads the

Ballot iSSueS continued from page 4 initiatives. the motion passed unanimously. following the aug. 17 meeting, mapes said that while he does not agree that the ordinance would take a month to write, he does want the city to start working with its citizens. “our group would like to get the city back working together and making decisions that make a difference,” mapes said. people interested in being on the charter review committee should submit applications to the city clerk at city hall, 107 gulf drive n.

Robert McGlynn, property manager of Westbay Point & Moorings III, talks about the push for removal of the boat canopies on the adjacent city property. Islander Photo: Terry O’Connor letter signed by Westbay board members, including president alec graham, vice president Jane petring, secretary greg finch, treasurer ron Buck and director alan guy. the letter indicates outrage at how the situation has been handled by city leaders. “these boat canopies absolutely destroy the water view of adjacent residential property owners at Westbay point & moorings,” according to the letter. “if hypocrisy could be heard, the noise coming from city hall would be deafening.” over the past 40 years, the city has denied resident requests to install canopies over boat docks to protect the investment they’ve made in boats, according to the letter. the association is apparently preparing to sue the city if the canopies are not removed. “the alternative would be to address this issue through legal means, which will cause further undue expense on behalf of the citizens of Holmes Beach and

the law-abiding residents of the Westbay point and mooring community,” according to the letter. in January, the city of Holmes Beach installed canopy covers over two boats on lifts at the city-owned docks adjacent to the 63rd Street boat ramp in cooperation with the West manatee fire rescue district. the city marine patrol boat and a new Wmfr rescue boat are maintained at the dock. the Westbay campaign against the canopies began in march. the canopies were installed by the city without public input or public notice, leaving the condo association to object after the fact, according to the letter. the city paid $4,963 to professional land surveyors Leo Mills & Associates Inc. of Palmetto, to define the respective riparian rights of the city and Westbay, and determine whether the canopies are on city property or infringe on Westbay property. the survey, which was to be presented at the aug. 22 commission meeting, is meaningless, the board contends. “apparently, the city is asserting that if the boat canopies are constructed within the riparian rights of city-owned property, they somehow are not ‘bordering on a residential district,’” read the letter. “the city’s position is completely without reason.” the city also has suggested the problem could be mitigated by allowing vegetation between the residential and city property to grow to give cover to the boat canopies. Suggesting neighbors create a barrier that covers the eyesore is not a solution, the letter indicated. “in order for that ridiculous solution to mitigate the problem these boat canopies have created, the mangroves adjacent to the city boat lifts would have to grow to more than 40 feet in height, given that the adjacent residential property is a multistory building constructed on raised land,” according to the letter. The canopy issue is expected to surface when the commission meets at 6 p.m. thursday, aug. 24, at city hall, 5801 marina drive.

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i doubt my favorite mystery author, John d. macdonald, who railed against petty corruption in small florida towns — could have posed a better story line. We’ve waited since 2015 for the other shoe to drop on the battle in Bradenton Beach that has continued behind the scenes for two factions fighting for control of city government. We expected it to culminate with the race for mayor in november. The web spin from the city clerk’s office to the city attorney to the city dais and all spokes seem to lead back to the man who would be mayor but for a card draw: Jack clarke. Who didn’t wonder why clarke maintained his silent vigil at city meetings and also at other meetings from the fire district to the MPO and, of course, at gatherings of the new grassroots group that began looking for a voice in city government. Was he lurking, waiting for a breach of any sort of ethics rule, the Sunshine Law or worse? i can’t begin to describe how disconcerting it is to know the city attorney pleaded with the city commission and mayor to take part in a lawsuit against city board members. and she did so without disclosing the complainant in the suit is clarke — the disgruntled would-beleader of Bradenton Beach who rallied and won the recall election and then quickly lost the 2015 election to Shearon in a card draw. Would that have made a difference to the commissioners? It should. He’s a spoiler and it looks like they were suckered into his plot. they really didn’t have all the information before them when they decided to sue their citizens. Should they have first taken steps to resolve the situation or defend the citizens? did they have prior knowledge of clarke’s intent? commissioner Jake Spooner attended at least one cnoBB meeting, but apparently left early. commissioner John chappie was eager to jump in the fray. and the city attorney is not without blame for her direction to join clarke’s lawsuit. there are too many coincidences not to think the obvious. my, oh my. What a tangled web they weave. — Bonner Joy

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i, John metz, patty Shay and Bill Vincent have been accused of a Sunshine Law violation. if you are interested in why the city of Bradenton Beach is wasting most likely in excess of $5,000 to punish four members of your city who are fighting to help preserve your neighborhoods, go to cnobb.org/ meetings-minutes and click on the button “Steering minutes audio -7/25/2017.” You will be able to listen to our conversation. Please, start the file and slide the button on the bar to the 17:20-minute mark and listen through the 18:45 mark, and then listen from the 25:00 mark and thru the 29:35-minute mark. See if you think the city should be wasting your tax money. mind you, they are supporting a claim by former mayor Jack clarke and basically paying for his lawsuit to prevent him from suing the city as a vendetta against his loss as mayor and a money-making scheme, all of this instead of sticking up for four of us who have worked tirelessly to support our citizens. i surely wouldn’t recommend being a volunteer for anything in this city. remember this at election time. By the way, if you believe a charter amendment against a parking garage is a good idea, leave us a message at www.cnobb.org/contact. We will continue to work for you. Reed Mapes, Bradenton Beach

The trouble with the DOT

the florida department of transportation has been deceptive about the final Cortez Bridge meeting. The announcement came the first week of August for an aug. 31 meeting. For months, various DOT officials assured people who made frequent inquiries that the meeting would not be held until late September or early october.

the dot misled folks so those who oppose a high bridge would be rushed to prepare. the dot scheduled the meeting at a time when many residents are “up north.” as an entity, the dot hates bascule bridges. convenience is the dot’s concern, not the destruction of environment and community and not public safety during high wind events. manatee county commissioner carol Whitmore recently posted on social media that her car was blown by a wind gust into the other lane on the current “low” bridge. think a high bridge will provide faster traffic flow? i have a chart from the dot — you will save 3 whole minutes. defeated — for many reasons — by a grassroots group in the 1990s in a first attempt at a high bridge on manatee avenue, the dot learned that public meetings must be held and other agencies must be brought on board as quietly as possible to ramrod through high bridges on manatee and cortez. At the DOT’s meeting, you will see expensive displays, officials and engineers. You can ask questions one-on-one, but not in a public forum setting. the dot balks at open, honest, challenging, opposing inquiry. please, attend the meeting at cortez fisherman’s Hall at 1:30 p.m. aug. 26 for the real bridge story. Nancy R. Deal, Holmes Beach

A path for Anna Maria

i was most disappointed to read anna maria commissioners decided not to approve the spending for the multi-use path. the city has the funds available and, with a $5 million city budget, this multi-use path costing $70,000 would be less than 2 percent of the entire budget. the proposed multi-use path would run from crosspointe fellowship at the Holmes Beach city limit pLeaSe See oPiNioN, next page

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to Willow avenue, where it would connect with an existing city bike route. this multi-use path would be an aesthetically pleasing entry into our city, it would connect with the future path that Holmes Beach has planned. it would help tremendously with the in-season traffic and, most importantly, it would help in keeping pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists safer. the installation of this path will never be less expensive than when it is tied to the work already approved for the filtration system along Gulf Drive. there is no perfect time to improve our city roads, but putting this path in will never be easier or more cost effective than now. i urge all city voters to contact the commissioners and let them know your support for this project. The final budget ordinance will be voted on Sept. 14 and Sept. 28. act now to make our streets safer. Amy Tripp, Anna Maria

Back out, Bradenton Beach

normally i would not comment on actions taken by a neighboring city. in this case, however, i am so appalled at an action by the Bradenton Beach city commission that i have to write. Bradenton Beach has decided to sue some of its own residents. We are small cities. It can be very difficult in small towns to find people to serve on our commissions and committees. Bradenton Beach historically has difficulty finding people to serve in these capacities. now that the city is suing several of its citizen volunteers, i can about guarantee that no one will want to serve on any of their, and possibly our, city committees. it is outrageous that the city is suing its citizens. if a city believes, after some investigation, that people who serve on volunteer committees are in violation of the Sunshine Law, they can simply remove the citizens from the committees. according to the florida attorney general website: “the local state attorney has the statutory authority to

prosecute alleged criminal violations of the open meetings and public records law. certain civil remedies are also available.” What would be the civil remedy the city is seeking? courts award monetary judgments. Bradenton Beach wants punishment money from their residents? early on as a commissioner in Holmes Beach, i was outraged that my city was suing its neighbor Bradenton Beach. it would never have occurred to me that a city would even consider suing its own residents. unbelievable. i hope Bradenton Beach commissioners will come to their senses and quickly back out of this action. Holmes Beach Commissioner Jean Peelen

Punishing work

Since the city of Bradenton Beach has sued six of its volunteer board members, plenty of vacancies need to be filled. p & Z volunteers should be ready to learn, on their own, 230 pages of technical land use regulations and take a Sunshine course. also, as an “advisory” board, you only make recommendations, not decisions. about 90 percent of the time, the commission will overturn or ignore your recommendations you spent weeks or months studying. if the city turns around and sues you, you get to pay for your own lawyer while facing threats of fines and paying the other party’s attorney fees. It can be expensive to be a volunteer. John Metz, Bradenton Beach

In the sunshine

the Sunshine Law was made to protect the public, not to punish the public. the concerned neighbors of Bradenton Beach announced its meetings to the public and i do not see how that was unlawful. We do have the right to free speech. this witch hunt was made to deter the public from taking back control of the city and keep specialinterest individuals from controlling us. Bona Lee Wortman, Bradenton Beach

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In the headlines: Aug. 20, 1997

• Members of the Island Transportation planning organization heard presentations and endorsed the concept of an island trolley running between coquina Beach and the anna maria city pier. the proposed fare was 50 cents. • Officials with the School District of Manatee county said the city of Holmes Beach lacked jurisdiction over a proposed 100-foot-tall tower on the anna maria elementary campus. the district said it was exempt from local permit requirements. • Holmes Beach commissioners were considering an ordinance to change setbacks for twostory, single-family structures. the proposal was to create a setback of 10 feet for the first floor or ground level and a setback of 15 feet for the second floor.

In the headlines: Aug. 22, 2007

• Bradenton Beach officials were in the courtroom, facing the islander and a lawsuit alleging violations of the state’s public records statutes and government-in-the-Sunshine Law. the hearing was over a dispute about records pertaining to a sexual harassment complaint at city hall and discussions among public officials about dealing with the complaint. • Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch was partnering with a university of georgia researcher to create a dna analysis of sea turtles that nest on island beaches. the work involved collecting genetic material from loggerhead nests. • Bradenton Beach police arrested two island men for allegedly impersonating manatee county sheriff’s deputies and robbing a Bradenton man.

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Bradenton Beach incumbents, Anna Maria’s Carter, Woodland seek re-election

By Bianca Benedí islander reporter carol carter is asking voters to keep her behind the dais this november. carter has declared she is seeking a third two-year term on the anna maria city commission. Her seat is up for re-election nov. 7, along with seats held by commissioners dale Woodland and doug copeland. the city of Bradenton Beach has three seats coming available in the november municipal election. Ward 3 commissioner ralph cole and Ward 1 commissioner Jake Spooner will come to the end of their first two-year terms. Also, Mayor Bill Shearon will have served three-and-a-half years in office. a former city commissioner, Shearon was elected mayor in November 2013. He served a partial first term due to a lost recall election in may 2015, and was reelected in november 2015. Bradenton Beach is the only city on anna maria island with term limits, restricting commissioners and the mayor to three consecutive two-year terms. cole and Spooner plan to run for re-election, and Shearon announced aug. 19 he also will run again. Bradenton Beach also is the only city on the island with a four-ward commission structure, organized geographically. commission candidates must live in their ward. All offices are elected by citywide vote. Woodland, who has served 14 years on the anna maria commission, has declared his candidacy, while copeland, who joined the board in may 2014, says he is undecided on a run for another term. carter said her focus for a new term would be to “continue to work on the health and safety of residents … and the environment on the island.” She has suggested in meetings that the city negotiate Bert Harris claims by making purchase offers on undeveloped lots that could serve as pocket parks. “there are only a small number of green space areas that remain in the city,” she said. She also said she is looking forward to improving the city pier park near the corner of pine avenue and north Bay Boulevard. in July, commissioners agreed

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to install a sail shade in the park. carter also said her priorities include representing anna maria in tallahassee. She serves as liaison to the florida League of cities, which she said is developing a platform to address short-term vacation rental regulations

and home rule. in addition, she said, she is working on outreach through conversations with constituents as well as her work with Home Sweet Home, which seeks to persuade families to rent long-term or buy property on the island. “i checked the data for anna maria, and we are at 32.7 percent homesteaded properties,” she said. the island as a whole, she added, is at around 25 percent homesteaded properties, suggesting anna maria might have a greater percentage of residents than Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach. While carter has declared her candidacy, as of aug. 18 she had not yet documented the candidate requirements. As of Aug. 18, only Woodland had filed papers for candidacy in anna maria. The Anna Maria qualification period began Aug. 14 and will end noon, friday, aug. 25. Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach qualifying periods will open at noon monday, aug. 28, and close at noon Sept. 1. candidates must submit qualifying materials to the Soe, 600 301 Blvd. W., Suite 108, Bradenton. the election is nov. 7.

Bradenton Beach Mayor Bill Shearon and his guide dog Reese posed in June outside city hall. Shearon said “I’m in” Aug. 25 on a call to The Islander. He plans to prepare his qualification papers for reelection on returning from Illinois, where he traveled last week with partner Tjet Martin to attend a service following the death of her mother. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

Qualifying opens Aug. 28 in BB, HB elections

Qualifying continues this week for those seeking to run for office in the non-partisan election in anna maria. anna maria’s qualifying period began aug. 14 and will close at noon friday, aug. 25. Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach qualifying periods will open at noon monday, aug. 28, and close at noon Sept. 1. in anna maria, voters will elect three people to two-year terms on the city commission.

in Bradenton Beach, voters will elect a mayor, and a Ward 3 and Ward 1 commissioner to two-year terms. in Holmes Beach, voters will elect three city commissioners to two-year terms and one commissioner to a one-year term. the elections will be tuesday, nov. 7. the last day to register to vote in the 2017 municipal elections will be oct. 10, according to the manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office. for more information, go online to votemanatee. org or inquire at your city hall.

Meetings BBP&Z lacks quorum Three seats are empty

Aug. 16 on the Bradenton Beach City Hall dais, as vice chair Jim Lynch opens and closes a public hearing due to a lack of quorum. Three of six members of the planning and zoning board — Reed Mapes, Bill Vincent and Patty Shay — resigned earlier in August due to a lawsuit brought against them by former Mayor Jack Clarke — joined by the city — alleging Sunshine Law violations. The two matters to be discussed were an already continued land-use hearing for the Bridge Tender Inn and Dockside Bar, 135 Bridge St., and swimming pool setbacks. Both were continued to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at city hall. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

Correction

the islander reported in its aug. 16 issue that Bradenton Beach planning and Zoning Board member John Metz “lost” a lawsuit filed against former Mayor Jack clarke in 2015. metz attempted may 5, 2015 to have clarke’s name removed from the ballot for the may 19 recall election, saying clarke had failed to comply with the state’s “resign to run” law. However, 12th circuit Judge gilbert Smith Jr. was not prepared to rule on the merits of the lawsuit without further study. therefore, with time running out, according to metz, he voluntarily dismissed his case.

anna maria City • Through Aug. 25, election qualifying. • Aug. 24, 6 p.m., city commission. • Sept. 12, 4 p.m., planning and zoning. • Sept. 14, 6 p.m., city commission (budget hearing). • Sept. 28, 6 p.m., city commission (budget hearing). Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 941708-6130, cityofannamaria.com.

manatee County • Aug. 24, 9 a.m., commission (budget and transit). • Sept. 7, 9 a.m., commission (land use). • Sept. 12, 9 a.m., commission. • Sept. 18, 6 p.m., commission (budget hearing). • Sept. 20, 9 a.m., commission (land use). • Sept. 25, 6:30 p.m., commission (budget hearing). • Sept. 26, 9 a.m., commission. Bradenton Beach • Sept. 29, 9 a.m., commission (land use if • Aug. 28-Sept. 1, election qualifying period. needed). Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., Administration building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., 941-778-1005, cityofbradentonbeach.org. Bradenton, 941-748-4501, mymanatee.org. holmes Beach • Aug. 24, 6 p.m., city commission. • Aug. 28-Sept. 1, election qualifying period. • Sept. 6, 6 p.m., planning commission. • Sept. 12, 6 p.m., city commission (budget hearing). • Sept. 14, 6 p.m., city commission. • Sept. 26, 6 p.m., city commission (budget hearing). • Sept. 28, 6 p.m., city commission. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 941-708-5800, holmesbeachfl.org.

of interest • Aug. 31, 5 p.m., Florida Department of Transportation public hearing for the cortez Bridge, Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, 6101 Cortez Road W., Bradenton. • Sept. 4, Labor Day, most government offices and The Islander office will be closed. Sept. 5, 5:45 p.m., School Board of manatee county (budget hearing), school support center, 215 manatee ave. W., Bradenton. • Sept. 11, 2 p.m., Island Transportation Planning organization, anna maria city Hall. • Sept. 20, 2 p.m., Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials, Bradenton Beach City Hall.

West manatee Fire rescue • None announced. WMFR administration building, 6417 Third Send notices to calendar@islander.org and Ave. W., Bradenton, wmfr.org. news@islander.org.

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Wednesday, Aug. 23 Noon — Adult coloring club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. Friday, Aug. 25 10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Senior Adventures book sale and potluck lunch, Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-538-0945. LOOKING AHEAD Saturday, Aug. 26 Sept. 23, Anna Maria Island Privateers Talk Like a Pirate Day 9 a.m. — CPR training, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, party, Bradenton Beach. Sept. 21-Oct. 1, Island Players’ “Happy Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. Birthday,” Anna Maria. Oct. 21, AMI Chamber of Commerce Bayfest, ONGOING ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Anna Maria. • Second and fourth Wednesdays, 11 a.m. Just Older Youth/ OFF AMI LOOKING AHEAD JOY Brown Bag Lunch Series, Roser Memorial Community Church, Oct. 14, Florida Maritime Museum Cortez Nautical Flea Market, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414. Cortez. Feb. 17-18, 2018, Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage’s • Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., Concerned Neighbors of Bradenton Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival, Cortez. Beach steering committee meeting, Pines Park Clubhouse, 103 Church Ave., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-730-7715. KIDS & FAMILY • Thursdays, 7 p.m., Overeaters Anonymous meets, the EpisONGOING ON AMI copal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. • Fourth Wednesdays, 7 p.m., “Stelliferous Live” star explo- Information: 813-494-6518. CANCELED • Third Thursdays, 11:45 a.m., Successful Women Aligning ration, South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee Together meets, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton applies. Information: 941-746-4131. Beach. Fee applies. Information: 941-345-5135. • Most first Saturdays, Family Night at the South Florida • Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee. Info: 941-746-4131. breakfast meeting, Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, 4000 Gulf Drive, • “Teeth Beneath: the Wild World of Gators, Crocs and Caimans” Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1383. exhibit, Mote Marine Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, City • Second and fourth Tuesdays, Concerned Neighbors of BraIsland, Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: 941-388-4441. denton Beach general membership meetings, Annie Silver ComGAMES, SPORTS & munity Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941OUTDOORS 730-7715. • Throughout August, Patrick O’Neill exhibits his acrylic paintings in “Wild and Wonderful,” Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648. • Throughout August, Artists’ Guild Gallery exhibits “Sunrise/ Sunset,” 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-7786694.

ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Wednesday, Aug. 23 4 p.m. — Chess club meeting, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. Friday, Aug. 25 1 p.m. — Mahjong games, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

GOOD TO KNOW SAVE THE DATES • Sept. 4, Labor Day. • Sept.11, Patriot Day. • Sept. 22, ﬁrst day of autumn.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Saturday, Aug. 26 Looking for volunteer opportunities on or around Anna Maria 8 a.m. — Great Scallop Search to beneﬁt Sarasota Bay Watch, Sarasota Sailing Squadron, 1717 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sara- Island? These organizations are seeking help: • The Center of Anna Maria Island seeks volunteers. Informasota. Information: 941-953-5333. tion: 941-778-1908. ONGOING OFF ANNA MARIA ISLAND • The Roser Food Bank needs donations of cash and non• Through Sept. 3, Bradenton Marauders Minor League Base- perishable food. The pantry is administered by Roser Memorial ball games, LECOM Park, 1611 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Fee Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941applies. Information: 877-893-2827. 778-0414. • Second and fourth Wednesdays, Roser Memorial Community • The Anna Maria Island Historical Society, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Church Golﬁng for God, IMG Academy Golf Club, 4350 El Conquis- Maria, seeks volunteers to serve as docents and in other ways. tador Parkway, Bradenton. Fee applies. Info: 941-778-0414. Information: 813-758-3234. • Through the summer, intermediate bridge, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, • Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, seeks volunteers to help create oyster mats and oyster gardens Longboat Key. Fee applies. Information: 941-383-6493. at Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. NW, Bradenton, during open hours. Information: 941-742-5923, ext. 6035. • Moonracer Animal Rescue seeks volunteers to offer foster and forever homes for rescued animals. Information: 941-345-2441. the islander has an active facebook com• Manatee Community Concert Band seeks volunteers for its munity of more than 9,000 “likes.” to join the 2017-18 concert season. Information: 260-410-4126. conversation, become a fan of “the islander” Looking for volunteers for an organization or an event? Email on facebook. We provide a direct link to our fan calendar@islander.org with the details. Please include a contact page from www.islander.org. name and phone number.

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Senior Adventures serves potluck, sells books

the Senior adventures of anna maria island will hold a book sale and host a potluck lunch 10 a.m.-1 p.m. friday, aug. 25. the events will take place at annie Silver community center, 103 23rd St. n., Bradenton Beach. for more, call Kaye Bell at 941-538-0945.

Privateers say: Let’s talk, matey!

celebrate talk Like a pirate day with the anna maria island privateers. the celebration will be 1-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, outside the drift-in, 120 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. an announcement said the privateers will host a

pirate-style chili cook-off and a “grog-off.” the family-friendly event also will include children’s games, raffles, live entertainment and sales of burgers, hot dogs and corn on the cob. for more information, call Kelly Sparkman at 941545-7871.

Neptune bash in Cortez to beneﬁt children in crisis Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer, left, Manatee Children’s Services board president, with MCS CEO Melinda Thompson, left, MCS event planner Amalia Flores and Amalia de la Fuente at the 2016 Neptune’s Seaside Bash Gala, which benefits child MCS advocacy services. Islander Courtesy Photo

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tokajer said child abuse is a local issue and prevention is key in breaking the cycle, he said. “We do multitudes of training for parents and grandparents,” tokajer said, “So many kids are getting taken away from actual parents and given to grandparents, who haven’t raised children in many years.” mcS also provides emergency shelter and group homes, in addition to classes and relative caregiver advocacy services, abuse prevention workshops, forensic medical and interview services and counseling. a $120 ticket to the event includes an oyster bar, wine-tasting station, full bar and a three-course dinner by chef gerard Jesse. tickets can be obtained by calling 941-345-1200 or go online to squareup.com/store/ mcsfl. Live and silent auction items include trips and jewelry and artwork created by children living in the emergency shelter. the band trio fusion will play a three-hour set of Latin-american music. tokajer said he won’t stop advocating for children — ever. “even if i was to retire, i’d still want to do this,” he said. — Terry O’Connor

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JOY hosts Turning Points volunteer

Just older Youth/JoY will gather at 11 a.m. Wednesday, aug. 30, to hear from cheryl Hedger. She’s a former restaurant owner, chef, grandmother of eight, community activist and volunteer coordinator at turning points, which helps people find financial stability and independence and provides a one-stop shop for preventing and ending homelessHedger ness in manatee county. those who attend the program are invited to bring a brown-bag lunch. organizers will provide beverages and dessert at the event in the church fellowship hall, 512 pine ave., anna maria. for more information, call the church at 941-7780414.

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Aqua development in fluid motion as county continues hearing

By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter The plans are flowing in and out of the county like the ebb and flow of the tide. It’s creating a moving target for anyone trying to follow Aqua by the Bay as the developer pushes for approvals. Amid a multitude of concerns about Aqua by the Bay — a large-scale proposed development on Sarasota Bay — yet another plan is expected to come before the Manatee County Board of Commissioners. The BOCC will next return to the Aqua proposal at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, in the commission chambers at 1112 Manatee Ave., Bradenton. Developers Carlos and Larry Lieberman, as Long Bar Pointe LLLP and Cargor Partners VIII, are seeking county approval for a 191-acre rezone and a general development plan for 529 acres. The commissioners and about 150 people heard a full-day of testimony Aug. 16 from the developer, staff and the public — following similar Aqua hearings in April, May and August. They heard how the plan changed, swaying staff recommendation three times in several days before the hearing. The plan still calls for 2,894 residential units in an unknown number of high-rise buildings and 78,000 square feet of commercial space southeast of Cortez on Sarasota Bay. However, the developers announced at the hearing that concessions made to staff over the weekend included allowing a 50-foot wetland buffer and the deferment to a later date of four 145-foot high-rises The Beruff-Lieberman team proposes 12 buildings no higher than 95 feet and an unknown number of buildings up to 75 feet. Special approvals are needed to exceed the county’s 35-foot height restriction. Prior to acquiescing to the 50-foot buffer, the developers proposed a variable-width buffer with no minimum setback from Sarasota Bay, later revised to a 15-foot minimum. “All we’re doing is adding what we already agreed to on Monday,” Beruff said after the Aug. 16 hearing. “There’s not going to be any changes. We’re just going to give them the detail” with the 50-foot buffer A recent aerial of the Aqua site shows the mangrove-lined property fronting Sarasota Bay, where a large water feature already has been excavated by developers. Islander Photo: Jack Elka

People fill the Manatee County commission chambers Aug. 16 as former county environmental manager Joel Christian testifies on the proposed Aqua development. Islander Photo: Kathy Prucnell

marked with a line, he added. Also in the proposal, running the length of the 2.5mile bayside boundary, is an estimated 120-foot-wide, 8-foot-deep lagoon, also called an estuary enhancement area and a 12-foot wall. During the hearing, Ed Vogler, attorney for the developers, called former county environmental manager Joel Christian to testify, announcing he had subpoenaed him. Christian testified the proposal is the “best ecologically designed project for this property” with or without the 50-foot wetland buffer. The county’s stormwater engineering manager, Tom Gerstenberger, however, testified there was no need for the wall with a 50-foot buffer from the wetland. About 150 people filled the chambers, about 75 people signed up to speak and 50 gave public comment, which Commission Chairman Betsy Benac said would remain open at the continued hearing. Most people spoke against the project, some on behalf of nonprofits, including the Sierra Club, Suncoast Waterkeeper, the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage and the Council of the Original Miccosukee Simanolee Nation of Aboriginal Peoples Indigenous Peoples.

Holmes Beach resident Barbara Hines, representing ManaSota-88, a Manatee-Sarasota environmental nonprofit, emphasized the importance of the commissioners’ decision because “everything else,” as far as natural areas on Sarasota Bay “has been destroyed.” Capt. Kathe Fannon of Cortez, who runs eco-tours on Sarasota Bay, compared the proposed lagoon to finger canals that are known to become stagnant, predicted planned mangrove trimming to result in birds no longer nesting and the lagoon and wall requiring unpermitted dredging. She added, “You can’t call this an enhancement plan.” Also voicing opinions were contractors, business people and a representative of Gulf Coast Builders Exchange, among others. They favored the project for job creation and economic development. Appraiser Richard Bass, who said he helped draft the county’s 1980 comprehensive plan, called the plan “an excellent opportunity for infill development.” Dominic DiMaio, a Tampa area banker, testified he sees the development as an opportunity to grow the economy. Some concerns voiced by environmentalists were echoed by the commissioners. “I’m just going to admit it. I have no idea what staff is recommending,” said DiSabatino at the end of the meeting, adding she wants clarification about the consistency with regard to the land-development code and comp plan and why native burial grounds protection had been crossed out of a staff report. Commissioner Carol Whitmore asked Vogler to address details about the wall and the benefits of the estuary enhancement area at the next hearing. Benac asked Christian and environmental consultant Tom Pride of Rummel, Klepper & Kahl of Lakeland whether the project would harm mangroves. Both answered, “I don’t believe it will.” After the meeting, Jane von Hahmann, who testified in opposition, agreed with Gertzenberger on the proposed wall, saying: “We don’t need it.” She also criticized the high-rise density on the property, noting the elimination of the 145-foot-tall buildings will increase the unknown number of 35- to 75-foot buildings. “It’s just insane,” von Hahmann concluded.

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Grandmother’s message recalls boy who loved the sea By Sandy ambrogi islander reporter they are tossed in the surf by lovers. they are cast into the sea by adventurers. they are given to the ocean to preserve a memory. they are messages in a bottle. on July 27, while snorkeling in the shallow nearshore waters of the Gulf of Mexico off Anna Maria island near 81st Street, deb rowe found a small clear bottle with a tiny note rolled up inside. it was resting on the floor of the Gulf of Mexico not far from the sandy beach. rowe, a pub owner from dahlongega, georgia, scooped up the bottle and brought it ashore. She was surprised when she read the note inside. “mason Jayce was only 9 months old when he passed away. He was a happy baby. He loved to explore. I hope someone finds this message. Please, let us know if you find it so we can see where our sea turtle explored,” the note read in part. mason’s grandmother, tammy elmore of rock Hill, South carolina, had typed the note, including contact information. “it was just an idea that came to me,” elmore said. She was doubtful she would ever hear from anyone once the messages were tossed into the gulf. But that wasn’t really the point. It seemed a fitting tribute to Mason, who had taken

Mason Jayce died at 9 months old in September 2016. His grandmother honored his memory by sending three messages in bottles from the coast of Anna Maria Island. One was found by a vacationing snorkeler. Islander Photo: Courtesy Tammy Elmore

his only vacation to the seashore at Hilton Head, South Carolina, shortly before he died unexpectedly. “He loved the beach,” elmore said. and sea turtles excited him. “He loved the sea, sea turtles and exploring,” even as little as he was. He was happy all the time,” elmore said, pacing her words. the task of launching the messages in bottles fell on elmore’s sister, Shannon catoe, who also lives in rock Hill. catoe and her family, who vacation on anna Deb Rowe, of Dohlongega, Georgia, found this message in a bottle July 27 while snorkeling the waters of Anna Maria Island. The family who sent the message was ecstatic when Rowe located them in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Islander Courtesy Photo

maria island, knew about the sea turtles that nest on the beaches. the pair decided it was the perfect location for mason’s bottles to be cast on a journey. elmore assembled three bottles and sent them to the island with the catoes. catoe’s children, Bradley, 19, Bella, 15, and Jake, 12, each wrote a note on the back of tammy’s typed message and, just before sending the bottles into the surf after sunset July 21, said prayers on the beach. “it was a beautiful sunset that night,” catoe said. “i’ll never forget it.” elmore said the family was ecstatic a bottle was found. rowe too, was moved. “Upon reading it and finding out the short time he was here, he was quite the little explorer,” she said in an interview. “and sea turtles, that happens to be my favorite animal as well.” Rowe was touched by her experience. She plans to adopt a sea turtle nest yearly in mason’s name from the anna maria island turtle Watch and Shorebird monitoring, she said. rowe says she will take the bottle and its note and add her own note before she puts the bottle into the Caribbean on her next snorkeling trip and “watch mason travel around the world,” rowe said. “You could tell mason’s spirit was frolicking in so many ways between 79th Street around where the bottles were released and where i found one snorkeling,” rowe said. She noted that a sea turtle with a tracking device had laid its third nest between 79th and 81st streets, and “i saw a perfectly sea turtle-shaped cloud as the moon set one evening,” rowe said. tammy elmore has started a foundation in York county, South carolina, in honor of her grandson, the mason Jayce foundation, donating to local families who, as her own, must deal with the death of an infant.

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531 75th St., Holmes Beach, a 3,745 sfla / 5,490 sfur 3bed/3½bath/2car canalfront pool home built in 2002 on a 14,845 sq ft lot was sold 08/01/17, Chiles to Lil Punkin Properties LLC for $1,837,500; list $2,000,000. 203 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, a 2,113 sfla / 4,273 sfur 3bed/3bath/4car pool home built in 2002 on a 10,019 sq ft lot was sold 07/28/17, Florida Gulf Coast Vacation Homes LLC to Wynn Wynn LLC for $1,550,000; list $1,574,500. 523 68th St., Holmes Beach, a 2,656 sfla / 3,965 sfur 4bed/3bath/2car canalfront pool home built in 1970 on a 9,396 sq ft lot was sold 07/28/17, Bayer to Durward Properties LLC for $1,425,000; list $1,549,000. 1714 Gulf Drive N., Unit G, Bradenton Beach Club, Bradenton Beach, a 1,440 sfla / 1,680 sfur 3bed/2bath/2car Gulffront condo with shared pools built in 2003 was sold 07/21/17, Dickey to Joyce for $1,170,000; list $1,189,000. 424 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, a 1,500 sfla / 3,724 sfur 3bed/2bath home built in 1986 on a 15,080 sq ft lot was sold 07/25/17, Fisher to Manasota Ventures LLC & Magnolia Avenue LLC for $1,037,500. 2600 Gulf Drive N., Unit 13, Anna Maria Island Club,

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Capt. James Leigh, left, and firefighters Andrew Powers and Andrew Lauricella receive Phoenix Awards Aug. 17 for their roles in reviving a patient March 30 in Anna Maria from Battalion Chief Ben Rigney. Also recognized were firefighter Adam Baggett and volunteer firefighter Danielle Burton.

West Manatee Fire Rescue Capt. Ryan Moore, left, firefighter Cameron Frazier and Chief Tom Sousa stand for a photo Aug. 17 to commemorate Frazier’s promotion to second class. Frazier has served WMFR two years, beginning as a volunteer firefighter. Islander Photos: Bianca Benedí

Bradenton Beach, a 1,179 sfla / 1,339 sfur 2bed/2bath Gulffront condo with shared pool built in 1984 was sold 07/27/17, Simpson to McFarland for $800,000; list $824,900. 404 72nd St., Holmes Beach, a 1,517 sfla / 1,952 sfur 3bed/2bath/1car pool home built in 1963 on a 8,232 sq ft lot was sold 07/31/17, Jenson to Vondersaar for $555,000; list $585,000. 310 64th St., Unit B, Pineapple Palms, Holmes Beach, a 829 sfla / 1,725 sfur 2bed/2bath/1car condo with pool built in 1980 was sold 07/21/17, Gordon to Parsons for $466,000; list $479,000. 404 Spring Ave., Anna Maria, a vacant 15,080 sq ft lot was sold 07/25/17, Cedolin to 406 Spring LLC & 404 Spring LLC for $910,000. 2905 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, a 1,448 sfla / 3,008 sfur 3bed/2bath/1car home built in 1999 on a 5,000 sq ft lot was sold 07/27/17, Tirheimer to Amat for $580,000; list $599,000.

103 Fourth St. N., Bradenton Beach, a 1,512 sfla / 1,568 sfur 5bed/4bath tri-plex built in 1945 on a 4,350 sq ft lot was sold 07/21/17, Brennan to Last Hope LLC for $440,000; list $500,000. 7100 Gulf Drive, Unit 201, Nautilus Condominium Apartments, Holmes Beach, a 1,081 sfla / 1,185 sfur 2bed/2bath condo with shared pool built in 1973 was sold 08/01/17, Badgley to Schmitz for $400,000. 207 75th St., Unit A, AMI Wave, Holmes Beach, a 810 sfla / 1,002 sfur 2bed/2bath condo with pool built in 1968 was sold 07/25/17, Raye to 207 75 AMI Paradise LLC for $390,000. 432 63rd St., Holmes Beach, a 1,316 sfla / 1,680 sfur 2bed/2bath/1car attached villa built in 1973 on a 3,703 sq ft lot was sold 07/28/17, Systemized Properties Inc. to Henley for $385,000; list $385,000. Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at Gulf-Bay Realty of Anna Maria, can be reached at 941-778-7244.

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Bradenton Beach cracks down on city dock usage By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter While the waterways surrounding Anna Maria Island have long been used for recreation, commercial boat traffic â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ferries and tour boats â&#x20AC;&#x201D; are returning to use as alternative transportation. With the influx of people and boats, recreation and commercial, there is a need to review regulations regarding the public docks in Bradenton Beach. At an Aug. 7 meeting, city commissioners approved the first reading of an amended ordinance that includes language prohibiting overnight docking at city-owned docks. There are six public docks in Bradenton Beach, including the Historic Bridge Street Pier. City attorney Ricinda Perry said Police Chief Sam Speciale directed her to update an existing ordinance to include city-owned street-end docks in the overnight docking prohibition. Vice Mayor John Chappie said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heard concerns with boaters docking overnight at the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bayfront docks. He said people advertising vacation rentals are including the docks as an amenity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People need to know they are not allowed to tie off at city docks overnight,â&#x20AC;? Chappie said. Commissioner Jake Spooner said constituents have asked him about getting public docks installed on their street-ends. Chappie said â&#x20AC;&#x153;in the old days,â&#x20AC;? most of the bay-

The city-owned dock on Sarasota Bay at the end of Eighth Street South is posted with signs that prohibit docking, as well as no castnetting and no alcohol or diving. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes side street-ends had city-owned docks. Over time, they became dilapidated and the city could not afford to repair them. He said some people pooled funds to pay for repair and maintenance for their street-end docks and donated the repair to the city. Additionally, Speciale requested regulations for use of the floating dock adjacent to the city pier. The city removed the damaged day dock Aug.

8 to make way for the replacement, which could be installed in September. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to make sure the permit the city has been given is fulfilled, with regulations the city puts in place,â&#x20AC;? Perry said Aug. 7. According to a Florida Department of Environmental Protection permit, commercial vessels can use a designated part of the dock for no more than 15 minutes. Sherman Baldwin, owner of Paradise Boat Tours on Bridge Street, uses the floating dock for his pontoon boat tours. And, he is planning a November launch for a highspeed water taxi that could carry up to 149 passengers on 45-minute loops to Sarasota. The commission agreed the amended ordinance would help regulate street-end docks and use of the floating dock at the pier, and passed the first reading with a unanimous vote. The final reading and vote on the ordinance is planned for a special commission meeting at noon Monday, Aug. 21, at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N.

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An crash in the 5400 block of Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach led to the arrest of a 62-year-old man from Canada for driving under the influence. John D. Rowland of Ontario had been driving a black Hyundai when he was arrested. A Holmes Beach police report states the motorist was at fault in the crash and that he subsequently failed field sobriety tests. Rowland told police he “had a couple of beers” and that he takes medication twice a day for pain. Rowland No injuries were reported in the crash. Rowland was transported to the Holmes Beach police station, where he provided breath samples measuring 0.183 and 0.178 blood-alcohol content. The legal BAC is 0.08. He was booked at the Manatee County jail and released on $500 bond, pending an 8:25 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, arraignment at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

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Holmes Beach police observed a woman driving erratically and made an arrest for driving under the influence — at more than twice the legal limit. Kelli Baclich, 42, of Palmetto, was pulled over at 3 a.m. Aug. 5 after Holmes Beach Police Officer Alan Bores observed her white Kia traveling south, swerving over the center lines, in the 4400 block on Gulf Drive. The HBPD report states Baclich Baclich told Bores she was coming from D.Coy Ducks Tavern in Holmes Beach, where she “had a couple.” Baclich allegedly performed poorly on field-sobriety tests and was transported to the Holmes Beach police station, where she provided breath samples measuring 0.249 and 0.231 blood-alcohol content. The legal BAC is 0.08. The state filed a formal DUI charge Aug.11. She was booked at the Manatee County jail and released with supervision, pending an 8:25 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, arraignment at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

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Bradenton Beach Police Department Officer Alex Hurt, left, stands Aug. 17 with Chief Sam Speciale after being introduced to commissioners during a meeting at city hall. Hurt started patrol duties Feb. 27. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

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Probation in DUI arrest, drug charge dropped

The cases of two Bradenton men arrested in March in a speeding car are over. Brian N. Jackson, 21, pleaded no contest Aug. 3 to driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a suspended license. Twelfth Circuit Judge Robert Farrance found Jackson guilty, sentencing him to 12 months probation, ordering him to attend DUI school and serve on a victim impact panel. The judge also suspended Jackson’s driver’s license for six months. Holmes Beach police stopped Jackson and Matthew Primerano in a vehicle March 19 in the 700 block of Manatee Avenue and reported both men had burnt lips. Jackson was the driver and appeared impaired, according to the HBPD report. Police also reported finding a glass pipe and hypodermic needles in a search. In March, the state dropped a drug possession charge against Primerano, now 22, because Jackson submitted a sworn statement that the drug paraphernalia was his. Jackson was ordered to pay $1,930 in court costs and fines.

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The Florida Department of Transportation posted the following advisory for the week of Aug. 21: • State Road 789/Gulf Drive from State Road 64/ Manatee Avenue to State Road 684/Cortez Road: Manatee County is installing new force mains and water mains. The project is expected to continue through summer 2019. For additional information about the project, go online to amipipereplacement.com. For the latest road watch information, go online to www.fl511.com or dial 511. Island watch: To report information on island crime, call the MCSO Anna Maria substation, 941708-8899; Bradenton Beach police, 941-778-6311; or Holmes Beach police, 941-708-5804.

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Island police blotter

Anna Maria Aug. 3, 200 block of Willow Avenue, curfew/resisting arrest. Deputies found a male juvenile violating his curfew. As a Manatee County sheriff’s deputy attempted to arrest him, the juvenile ran away. He was later found at his father’s home and again fled, but was located by Bradenton Beach police on a trolley. He was arrested and transported to a juvenile booking facility. Aug. 5, Bayfront Park, 316 N. Bay Blvd., trespass. A deputy found a man sleeping in a wooded area and issued him a trespass warning. The man told the deputy he’d missed the last trolley and decided to sleep at the beach. Aug. 5, Rod & Reel Pier, 875 N. Shore Drive, criminal mischief. Paint scratches on a rental vehicle were reported. Aug. 8, 10005 Gulf Drive, lost bracelet. A gold bracelet engraved with “Happy 50th” and valued at

$1,300 was reported lost after an evening at the Anna Maria Oyster Bar in Bradenton Beach and at a neighbor’s house. Aug. 8, 101 N. Bay Blvd., criminal damage. An unknown person damaged a stall door in a park bathroom. The damage to the city property was estimated at $450. Anna Maria is policed by MCSO. Bradenton Beach Aug. 8, 2600 block of Avenue C, Marchman Act. Responding to a suspicious incident report, a Bradenton Beach officer found a woman lying in the road. The officer reported she could not remain awake to answer police questions and, due to her intoxication, she could not care for herself. She was transported to a medical facility. Aug. 15, 900 block of Gulf Drive South, drug violation. A traffic stop for speeding led an officer to notice the odor of cannabis coming from the vehicle. After a search, the officer arrested a Bradenton man for possession of 3 grams of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Bradenton Beach is policed by BBPD. Cortez No reports. Cortez is policed by MCSO. Holmes Beach

Aug. 10, 400 block of Manatee Avenue, camping. A man missed the last bus to the mainland and decided to sleep in the bushes. A Holmes Beach officer issued him a notice to appear in court for the ordinance violation. Aug. 11, 3200 Gulf Drive, hit and run. An 18-yearold was arrested for fleeing and resisting arrest after crashing into two vehicles, one near the Kingfish Boat Ramp and another while traveling south in the 3700 block of Gulf Drive. After the second crash, the man exited his vehicle and began running. Officers apprehended the man in the road. Once arrested, he began slamming his head on the patrol vehicle. He apparently calmed down when transported to the Manatee County jail. Aug. 13, 3000 block of Gulf Drive, theft. A chain lock was broken and a woman’s white-and-blue-striped beach cruiser was stolen. The bicycle was valued at $25. Aug. 14, 3000 block of Avenue F, theft. A girl’s 20-inch bicycle valued at $60 was reported stolen. Aug. 15, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, sex organ exposure. A man was seen exposing his penis near people using the outdoor showers. Police responded and observed the man exposing himself. He was arrested for lewd behavior and transported to the Manatee County jail. Holmes Beach is policed by the HBPD. Streetlife is based on incident reports and narratives from the BBPD, HBPD and MCSO. Founded 1956

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Obituary

Billie Martini

former Holmes Beach commissioner Billie greenwell martini, 90, died aug. 20. She was islander of the Year for 2002. martini came to the island in 1944 and resided in Bradenton Beach and later Holmes Beach. after college, she married and, with husband Bob, opened the first motor court on the Island alongside the old wooden bridge in Bradenton Beach. She had been a Holmes Beach resident for 47 years and a commissioner 1992-93. She donated funding for the original outdoor play pavilion at ame. She was an officer of Save Anna Maria Inc. Her finest achievement and lasting legacy is Grassy Point Preserve in Holmes Beach. Martini first eyed the undeveloped area for a preserve as a commissioner and fought to see it to fruition, attending the grand opening in 2012. The flag at Holmes Beach City Hall will be lowered to half-staff in her honor one day this week.

Sara Elizabeth Walton

She was born in elk Horn, Wisconsin, July 25, 1979, and moved to rising Son, indiana, where she became a gifted athlete. She played center in basketball for her undefeated high school time. She also played volleyball. She graduated from the university of Southern indiana, and her caring heart led her to a degree in social services. She loved meeting people and, with her infectious laugh and vibrant smile, was quick to make friends. She moved to Holmes Beach four years ago and was a passionate animal lover, taking a special interest in sea turtles. She is survived by parents roger Walton and Sharon robinson; brother darin; sister Janella pryce; grandmothers Bula Walton and eloise Holland, boy- In May 2010, Anna Maria Island Historical Society friend Jesse candish, and her beloved dog, mr. Bis- director Betty Yanger, left, presents Thea Kelley with a silver serving tray for her years of service as cuit. AMIHS board president. Islander File Photo

Betty Helwig Yanger

Betty “Betty Lu” Helwig Yanger, 79, a native and longtime resident of tampa and later anna maria, died aug. 10. She was a graduate of plant High School and the university of tampa. She was an educator in Hillsborough county for more than 30 years, retiring in 2000 after serving as principal of Broward elementary School. She lived the truth that “a teacher affects eternity” by bringing the spirit and the wondrous revelations of learning to thousands of young minds in the course of her career with enthusiasm and her characteristic grace. to mrs. Yanger, retirement meant bringing her new blue Volkswagen Beetle and love of learning full-time to anna maria island with husband Bill, after spending 40 years of summers and holidays under the banyan trees, in the gardens and on the sand of the island. She was a director emeritus of the anna maria island Historical Society, serving on the board from 2003, and for a time as the director of the museum on pine avenue in anna maria. She was passionate about protecting the historical significance of Anna Maria and was a champion of identifying, preserving and celebrating the unique character and charm of many of its original homes and buildings. Her open invitation to islanders and visitors alike to share cool breezy evenings in her “secret garden” was a cherished ritual for many. the cliché seems written with mrs. Yanger in mind: she truly never met a stranger. Her smile was ever-present, her snappy wit was searing and timely and her tenacity was renowned, particularly in recent years, as she battled multiple System atrophy, defying all medical expectations and prognoses. are above all else, her husband and her All family were everything to her and she never shied from giving a simple and warm “i love you” to all.

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a memorial service was held aug. 19 in tampa. memorial donations may be made to the multiple System atrophy coalition in memory of Betty Yanger at multiplesystematrophy.org or 9935-d rea road, no. 212, charlotte nc 28277. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Bill; brother Griffin and wife Pat; daughter Shay and husband Bill rustam; son Bill and wife Sherry mcdonaugh; grandsons Zachary and martin mcdonaugh; granddaughters rachel Yanger munch and husband Joshua munch, madeline and Sophie rustam and Kelli mcdonaugh; along with numerous cousins and extended family.

Milestones

In October 2012, then-Holmes Beach Commissioner Sandy Haas-Martens, left, former Commissioner Billie Martini and then-Mayor Rich Bohnenberger opened Grassy Point Preserve to the public.

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Ice Cube chills with the girls around Anna Maria, Palma Sola

By Sandy ambrogi islander reporter ice cube, who shares a name with a famous rapper/ actor, was drawing quite a crowd of his own at a recent appearance. the local ice cube, a manatee, wasn’t on a stage or in the South florida museum where, as a young rescue, he did a stint with Snooty. the young manatee was in the boat basin off palma Sola Bay. He’s all grown up now, out in the wild and living free — as nature intended. it’s an about face for a manatee who almost died in 2015 because he failed to find a warm water refuge as a calf. ice cube was spotted just off palma Sola bay aug. 16 frolicking with a herd of more than a half-dozen manatees in the boat basin at portosueno park. the basin, just off palma Sola Boulevard in the middle of a residential neighborhood with access from palma Sola Bay, is a manatee hot spot. How do we know it was Ice Cube? His satellite GPS has been photographed and tracked, first by the florida fish and Wildlife conservation commission and then through the Sea to Shore alliance, responsible for identifying and following tagged manatees. the organization currently is following three tagged manatees in the area. manatees are welcome residents around anna maria

Ice Cube’s GPS satellite tracker.

A GPS satellite tracker bobs on the surface as the tagged manatee swims with a herd Aug.16 in the Portosueno boat basin off Palma Sola Bay. The Sea to Shore Alliance tagged the manatee before he was released in March after more than two years in rehab, including a stay with Snooty at the South Florida Museum in Bradenton. Islander Photos: Sandy Ambrogi island, where they are sighted in the waterways most of the year. only in the deep winter months, when the water temperature drops, do the manatees vacate local waters and travel to warm water refuges, such as the tampa electric company power plant in apollo Beach. there, they congregate by the hundreds in water warmed by the plant, avoiding one of their greatest threats, cold stress, which occurs when the waters drop below 68 degrees. cold stress sickened ice cube before he was rescued Jan. 21, 2015, in charlotte Harbor. He was 171 centimeters long and weighed 205 pounds when he arrived for critical care at the Lowry park Zoo in tampa. When ice cube improved, he was placed with Snooty and another young rescued manatee at Bradenton’s South florida museum for care. When he was released in march near the teco plant, he had grown to 735 pounds and 251 centimeters long. to monitor his progress in the wild, ice cube was outfitted with a satellite tracker by Sea to Shore Alliance of Sarasota. The rescue and nonprofit organization manages field work for manatee rehabilitations.

Because he was young when he was rescued, scientists want to be sure he is developing survival skills and re-acclimating to living in a natural habitat. Sea to Shore says it carefully constructs and attaches the trackers, and a weak link in several parts of the gear allow the gear to break off if the manatee becomes entangled. melody fischer of Sea to Shore says ice cube has adjusted well and, if he utilizes a warm-water refuge this winter and is found to be in good condition, the tracker will be removed after a year and he will be considered a rehab success. manatee watchers should not become alarmed if a multicolored float with an antenna is seen attached to a manatee. the public is requested to call the fWc wildlife alert hotline at 1-888-404-fWcc with sighting location information and provide colors or numbers from the float. Each float is painted differently so manatees can be identified. ice cube’s jaunts around anna maria island and travels of other released manatees may be viewed on maps at manateerescue.org or www.sea2shore.org. for now, it seems he’s just chilling the remainder of the hot summer away with his new friends.

Palma Sola Scenic Highway again requests HB to BB extension

The previous extension request had approval from the Holmes Beach commission. “We are eager for the city of Holmes Beach approval the second time because we’d like to complete this in 2017,” mcclellan said. “it would be a continuous scenic highway drive for the visitor.” if the palma Sola Scenic Highway is connected with the Bradenton Beach Scenic Highway, both groups would retain their identities, mcclellan said. She sits on both committees in her KmB position. If approved, the extension would connect the scenic highways but not unite them, mcclellan said. She describes the palma Sola Scenic Highway as more natural while Bradenton Beach’s gulf coast route is more cultural and historical. the palma Sola Scenic Highway cme will meet next at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at Bradenton Public Palma SolaSt. Scenic Works, 1411 ninth W. Highway Extension Request

Holmes Beach commissioners go back to work Vacation is over for the Holmes Beach city commission. Now it’s back to refining land codes, regulating vacation rentals and franchise businesses, rewriting the comprehensive plan, responding to Bert Harris claims and ruling on city boat canopies. Returning from a roughly six-week hiatus, the commission faced an agenda with 10 action items, including first readings for three ordinances, for its aug. 22 meeting, set to take place this week after the islander’s press time. the ordinances involve land development codes governing vacation rentals, nightclubs and bars, creating a special magistrate position to govern parking citations and public participation in the review process for the comprehensive plan.

planner Bill Brisson also was to discuss how Holmes Beach could regulate formula businesses, according to the agenda. the busy meeting agenda was followed by just one topic for the work session agenda two days after the meeting. the work session agenda lists only the discussion of a riparian rights survey of Watson Bayou. the city paid $4,963 to professional land surveyors Leo Mills & Associates Inc. of Palmetto to define riparian rights and determine whether the boat canopies on city property infringe on Westbay point & moorings, 6500 flotilla drive. the commission will meet at 6 p.m. thursday, aug. 24, at city hall, 5801 marina drive. — Terry O’Connor

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and the dot would not allow it. “this time, we’re not going to ask for city roads to be designated a state scenic highway,” she said. Holmes Beach building official James McGuinness is writing the revised resolution. there’s no cost other than donated time to prepare the application and shepherd it through the approval process, she said. The extension resolution requires approval from Holmes Beach and the florida Scenic Highway advisory council, which is made up of representatives from several state agencies and one person from the florida greenways and trails commission. Wanda maloney, program coordinator for florida Scenic Highways, which is overseen by the florida department of transportation, said she is aware of the scenic highway extension request and is awaiting the application. “it is a process that has many steps,” maloney said. florida has 26 designated scenic highways in a state program initiated in 1996.

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By terry o’connor islander reporter the palma Sola Scenic Highway corridor management Entity wants the state to extend its designation 1.5 miles south from Kingfish Boat Ramp to connect with the Bradenton Beach Scenic Highway. the palma Sola Scenic Highway now encompasses State road 64/manatee avenue West from the intersection of manatee avenue at east Bay drive in Holmes Beach to 75th Street West in Bradenton. The scenic highway extension would include East Bay drive from manatee avenue south to gulf drive, ending at 27th Street. the palma Sola Scenic committee failed in a similar attempt six years ago because of an incomplete application, said chair Ingrid McClellan, executive director of Keep manatee Beautiful. “our application was lacking enough description in identifying resources in 2011,” mcclellan said. “it wasn’t written thoroughly.” the previous application also included a city road

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Sheila Zink, AME school secretary, juggles duties, questions and lost shoes at the front desk.

Third-and fourth-graders wiggle and eat lunch in the AME school cafeteria. The cafeteria staff prepares about 1,700 meals a week. Islander Photos: Sandy Ambrogi School nurse Vickie Dunning deals with stumped toes, scraped fingers and an occasional loose tooth.

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AME students, staff settle into new school year

With a seasoned staff in place, teachers and students are settling in to the 2017-18 school year at anna maria elementary. While the rolls are fluctuating, registrar amy Slicker said 268 students were officially attending ame as of aug. 17. numbers may continue to change for several weeks, she noted. Kindergartners are finding their rhythm and growing familiar with the routine after a timid start to the year, as older students fall in with friends on schoolwork and activities. Kindergarten teacher Kelly crawford shared a humorous exchange with a student after his first day of school. “You know, i really liked this day,” he told her on the way out after class. “i liked it so much that i think i will come back tomorrow.” and the day after, and the day after, and…. as a pair of third-graders ambled through the school lobby at the end of the first week of classes, Slicker smiled and remarked, “that’s why we are all here. it’s a labor of love for those little people. it has to be.”

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Sea turtle nests exhibit natural anomalies

By chrisann Silver esformes islander reporter this year’s sea turtle nesting season has led to some unusual discoveries for anna maria island turtle Watch and Shorebird monitoring. With a record-breaking 207 hatched nests as of aug. 17, turtle watch volunteers have had the opportunity to see a variety of nesting anomalies. turtle watch volunteers dig into nests 72 hours after eggs hatch to collect data, including how many eggs hatched, didn’t hatch, or if there are live hatchlings remaining in the nest. a typical nest contains 100 eggs. Nest excavations provide the Florida Fish and Wildlife conservation commission and other research institutions with data about nesting sea turtles and beach renourishment on anna maria island. in addition to hatch numbers, the information from nest excavations provided by AMITW volunteers via electronic tablets has a comments section, according to AMITW executive director Suzi Fox. in the comments, volunteers can share anything they notice about a nest that is “out of the ordinary,” Fox said. and such a discovery occurred aug. 3 when a nest was excavated on the beach near the Manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach. the nest consisted of two egg cavities, separated by a thin wall of sand. “in nearly 30 years of data collection, i’ve never seen this before,” Fox said. mario mota is an assistant professor of biology at national university in San diego, who holds a doctorate in wildlife ecology and conservation. He has worked with amitW and wrote in an aug. 15 email that he had not seen a divided egg chamber before and thinks it may have been made by an inexperienced nester. “i have never seen a nest chamber like this, so i am guessing it was a young, inexperienced turtle,” Mota wrote. He said there also is a possibility the turtle may have had a damaged flipper — a sea turtle uses its rear flippers to dig the nest. Another unexpected sight was the presence of a

String-like tendrils protrude from an unhatched loggerhead sea turtle egg found Aug. 9 during a nest excavation on the beach near 33rd Street in Holmes Beach. The eggshell abnormality was likely caused by a problem during egg production. Islander Photos: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

green film over the eggs in some nests. According to mota, this was probably some type of fungus. “it’s very common for the nest environment to have conditions for the fungus to grow,” mota wrote, adding that sometimes the fungus can be harmful to the embryo inside the egg. additionally, some nests this summer have held eggs significantly smaller or larger than the others, according to Fox. mota said larger, unhatched eggs may have absorbed more water than usual during incubation and failed to develop, causing them to swell. He said he is unsure of what would cause smaller eggs. But it would be interesting to see if they had developed to contain yolks. “this is unusual, probably the last clutches the individual turtles laid and they didn’t have more eggs left so these eggs were just shell and albumin,” mota wrote. Fox also reported some eggs that were conjoined or had stringy tendrils of albumin — egg white — attached to the shell. mota said these abnormalities happened during a hiccup in the egg creation process. “When the sea turtle makes eggs, it is a long process that looks like a production line in the turtle’s oviduct,” mota wrote. “Somewhere along this process these egg abnormalities occurred.” Fox said the FWC relies on turtle watch and similar organizations to be its “eyes on the beach,” to get accu-

A nest excavated Aug. 3 near the Manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach has two egg chambers separated by a wall of sand. Nests usually contain only one chamber. rate data for the state. She said with only about 35 years of recorded data for loggerheads on the island, the database is still expanding, but AMITW is seeing “trends and abnormalities” as the pool grows. “What’s really great is that the trends and unique things we are reporting now are what will lead researchers here to further investigate the sea turtles that nest on the island,” Fox said. “Through our combined efforts, the data will continue to grow.” For more information about AMITW, contact Fox at suzilfox@gmail.com or 941-778-5638. Turtle watch volunteer Jayne Bayer and section 3 coordinator Debbie Basilius excavate a nest Aug. 16 on the beach near Mangrove Avenue in Anna Maria. The nest was the 56th reported and the 46th excavated this season in the section, which extends from Willow Avenue in Anna Maria to 66th Street in Holmes Beach.

Lights cause problems for hatchlings

Two sets of hatchling tracks Aug. 15 on the beach near 36th Street in Holmes Beach indicate the loggerheads headed south, instead of west to the water. AMITW executive director Suzi Fox said the tracks represent one of four disorientations in Holmes Beach reported Aug. 15 and 22 disorientations on city beaches as of Aug. 17.

Ariel Marvin, 12, and brother Adam, 10, of New York, listen Aug. 15 to AMITW executive director Suzi Fox explain how hatchlings from a nest on the beach near the 5400 block of Gulf Drive, became disoriented. The hatchlings may have followed lights from nearby condos that have been out of compliance with a sea turtle lighting regulation since nesting season began in May, according to Fox.

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By Lisa Neff

Building bridges, blasting quaint

My first month on the job at The Islander I interviewed a native of the area who recalled being a boy and coming to the island by way of the original 1921 wooden bridge from cortez. Jim Kissick, born in 1924, talked about that “new” wooden bridge, unpaved car paths, tiny cottages and the way life was for a close descendant of manatee county pioneers. Kissick went off to war in June Neff 1942, then pursued a career in the military and, by the time he came home for good in 1971, the quaint wooden bridge had been replaced by what we consider a quaint drawbridge. i don’t recall Jim, who died earlier this year, offering fond memories of the drawbridge, but he thought a lot about bridges and he objected to the construction of fixed-span, high-rise bridges to replace our drawbridges. He wasn’t a man opposed to progress — heck, he was a test pilot — but he had ideas about preserving community, conserving natural resources and maintaining public safety. i’ve been thinking about Jim the past few weeks, as i ready for another bridge hearing called by the florida department of transportation. the dot says the cortez Bridge is “functionally obsolete” and “structurally deficient,” which means change is coming — if many years away. three alternatives still under consideration include a 35-foot vertical clearance drawbridge, a 65-foot vertical clearance fixed-span and a no-build/repair option. public comments on the alternatives at a recent dot meeting favored replacement over repair 68 percent to 29 percent. and among those who want a replacement bridge, the favored option was a highlevel structure.

as for my opinion, well, i’ll probably be reading right up to the hearing 4:59 p.m. aug. 31 — the date of the hearing. documents to get through include a 442-page cultural resource assessment, a 12-page memo on air quality, a 77-page noise study, a 310page traffic report and a 257-page study on natural resources. i started my studies with the natural resources document, which involves analysis for impact under the federal endangered Species act, migratory Bird treaty act and marine mammal protection act, as well as protections and regulations under state law. the no-build alternative would not directly impact wetlands, seagrass, surface water or essential fish habitat, but a fixed-span would impact surface waters and both build options would impact seagrass, particularly from shading, and require mitigation. a new bridge also “will likely result in permanent direct impacts to essential fish habitats from installation of the bridge structure and piers/pilings. permanent direct impacts to managed species will occur in the form of habitat loss associated.” the report notes that if a new bridge is built, the old bridge would be removed, eliminating from that site the shading that exists now. State and federally protected species possibly occurring in the project area include golden leather fern, florida golden aster, aboriginal prickly apple, Sanibel love grass, roseate spoonbill, little blue heron, tricolored heron, reddish egret, piping plover, american oystercatcher, red knot, bald eagle, gulf sturgeon, smalltooth sawfish, West indian manatee, eastern indigo snake, gopher tortoise and loggerhead, green,

Kemp’s ridley and Hawksbill turtles. the no-build option would have no effect on these species, while the build options may have an affect, but are “not likely to adversely affect” them, according to the report. the no-build alternative would not result in direct impact to foraging areas, but a new bridge would “result in permanent unavoidable impacts to protected species foraging areas.” Some interesting details in the report: • If construction commences and piping plovers, red knots are observed, work must be suspended until the birds depart. • Wading birds could be adversely impacted, which the dot said could be dealt with by “providing compensation.” • Within the study area, there is one known wood stork nesting colony. However, the dot said a foraging analysis for the species is not anticipated because the project boundaries don’t contain great foraging habitat. • A new bridge would not negatively impact manatee habitat but work may create hazards, including if blasting is used to demolish the current bridge. • Five sea turtle species potentially occur in the project area, but the zone does not contain suitable nesting beaches, according to the report. Still, construction could post a threat, including blasting the current bridge, which could cause injury or death. and so i keep reading, with a little more than a week before the hearing. You can prep as well, with documents available at the island library in Holmes Beach and online at cortezbridge.com.

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In this image from April 1955, the wooden Cortez Bridge is to the left of a dark line showing the projected route of the proposed drawbridge that opened in 1957. The view looks from Cortez westward to Anna Maria Island. The wooden bridge was built in 1921. Islander File Photo: Manatee County Public Library System

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Last of unbeatens fall in center adult football standings

By Kevin P. Cassidy Islander Reporter Week 4 of the adult flag football league at the Center of Anna Maria Island saw three previously unbeaten teams — Talucci Construction, Mason Martin and Beach House Real Estate — drop in the standings due to a lost game or, as Beach House Real Estate did, games. Talucci and Mason Martin now top the standings with 4-1 records, although Talucci Construction holds the tiebreaker after edging Mason Martin 22-19 Aug. 15. Cassidy Beach House dropped into fourth place with a 3-2 record, with Beach Bums moving into third on defeating Beach House 34-26 in another Aug. 15 game. Avis Car Rentals and Moss Builders follow with 2-3 records, while Truly Nolen is still in search of a first victory in last place with an 0-6 record after a loss to Moss Builders 24-21 in the final Aug. 15 game. Mason Martin got the action started Aug. 17 with a 34-26 victory over previously unbeaten Beach House behind the all-around play of Tim Shaughnessy. Shaughnessy passed for 130 yards, including a touchdown pass and two extra points, while also adding an interception return for a touchdown on defense. Caleb Roberts added four catches for 75 yards, including a touchdown and two extra points, while also throwing a touchdown pass. Frank Agnelli finished with four catches for 60 yards and two touchdowns while also adding 20 rushing yards. Jame Ptak completed the M-M scoring with a touchdown pass. Beach House, playing without quarterback Don Purvis, turned to Chris Gillum, who threw for 165 yards, including three touchdown passes and two extra points. Mike Gillum was his favorite target, finishing with eight catches for 95 yards, including a touchdown and an extra point. Jon Moss added three catches for 35 yards, including a touchdown and an extra point, while Leah Purvis completed the Beach House scoring in the loss with a touchdown catch. Beach Bums outscored Truly Nolen 33-21 in the second game Aug. 17 behind a huge game from quarterback Chuck Buky, who passed for 255 yards, including five touchdown passes and three extra points. Karri Stephens was his top target, finishing with five catches for 110 yards, a pair of touchdown receptions

and an extra point. Chad Woods also had two touchdown receptions and an extra point to go along with 50 receiving yards, while Jay Hoffmeister finished with five catches for 85 yards, including a touchdown and an extra point. Jake Parsons led Truly Nolen with a 10-yard touchdown run to go along with four catches for 65 yards, including a touchdown and a pair of extra points. Joseph Carder threw for 120 yards, including two touchdown passes and three extra points, and Ben Sato finished with 45 receiving yards, a touchdown and an extra point in the loss. Avis Car Rentals ran past Talucci Construction behind Danny Murphy, who rushed for 60 yards and a pair of touchdowns on three carries, while also adding a 20-yard touchdown reception. Jason Sato threw for 90 yards and a pair of scores and Lexi Sato finished with three catches for 25 yards and a touchdown in the victory. Ray Gardner threw for 155 yards and two touchdown passes to lead Talucci in the loss. Nate Talucci finished with four catches for 50 yards and a touchdown and Kevin Roman added two catches for 50 yards and a touchdown.

Horseshoe news Two teams squared off in the finals after posting 2-1 records in pool play during Aug. 16 horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall horseshoe pits. The team of Hank Huyghe and Steve Doyle rolled to a 21-7 victory over Norm Good and Gary Howcroft to earn the day’s bragging rights. Two teams rolled through Aug. 19 pool-play action with 3-0 records and met in the finals to determine the day’s champs. Howcroft redeemed himself after getting thumped in Wednesday’s finals by walking past Huyghe and Neil Hennessey 21-10, which earned him a trip to the winner’s circle. Play gets underway at 9 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. Warmups begin at 8:45 a.m. followed by random team selection. There is no charge to play and everyone is welcome. Key Royale golf news The week produced a full slate of golf action at the Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach, starting with a nine-hole modified Stableford-system match Aug. 14. Pat Moyna and Paul Phillips both carded plus-3s

to finish in a tie for first place. The women had the course to themselves Aug. 15 and for a nine-hole individual-low-net match in two flights. Sue Wheeler fired an even-par 32 to take the top spot in Flight A. Debi Wohlers and Penny Williams were three shots back in a tie for second place. Janet Razze’s even-par 32 gave her first place in Flight B by one stroke over second-place finisher Wendy Holcomb. The men were back on the course Aug. 17 for a nine-hole scramble, won by the team of Mark Kimball, Paul Phillips and Bill Shuman on a combined twounder-par 30. Last week to register for soccer Online registration is open at mayso.org for players ages 4-18 wanting to take part in the Manatee Area Youth Soccer Organization’s fall soccer season. Registration closes Aug. 26, but don’t delay. Some age groups fill up prior to the registration deadline. Cost is $125, including jersey, shorts and socks, plus $20 that is reimbursed if a parent volunteers for two hours during the season. Mayso gets started Oct. 7 at G.T. Bray Park in Bradenton, while player evaluations, also at Bray, are Aug. 28 for U6 players, Aug. 29 for U8, Aug. 30 for U10 players and Aug. 31 for U12 and up. Check in for all evaluations is at 5:30 p.m. For more information, email info@mayso.org or go online to mayso.org. The Center of Anna Maria Island also is registering young players for a fall soccer league and “the chance to learn about teamwork, sportsmanship and soccer skills, while having fun and building friendships.” Center youth soccer is for children 3-17 years old. The deadline to register is Saturday, Aug. 26. Player evaluations will be Tuesday, Aug. 29, for kids age 6-10 and evaluations for kids age 11-17 will be Wednesday, Aug. 30. The season of games will open Saturday, Sept. 9, and continue through October. The cost to register is $10 for center members and $126 for non-members. Registration can be completed online at centerami. org, by calling the center at 941-778-1908 or in person at the center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Scarlett Kench, left, of Harry’s Grill and Bistro in Anna Maria, pitches in with Harry’s owners, Mark Labriola and wife Jan, behind the flaming chargrill at the Aug. 19 center community picnic. A bounce house was part of the fun at the Aug. 19 community picnic at the center.

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A crowd gathers for a community picnic in the afternoon shade Aug 19 at the Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Attendees dined on grilled hamburgers and hot dogs from Harry’s Grill and Bistro in Anna Maria, an assortment of beverages and Kona Ice, while kids frolicked on the Center lawn. Islander Photos: Sandy Ambrogi Southernaire Fishing Charters

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Temps still hot, resulting in mixed bag for anglers By Capt. Danny Stasny Islander Reporter Despite water temps in the high 80s, flats fishing is still productive so long as you fish early morning as opposed to midday. Spotted seatrout and catch-and-release snook seem to be the predominant bite, especially during swift-moving, early morning tides. Redfish are present, although the numbers of fish are not what they should be this time of year. Moving out to deeper structure — artificial reefs, wrecks and rock piles Stasny — is a good idea, as you approach the heat of the day. Mangrove snapper, flounder and even grouper are being caught in these areas. You’ll also find Spanish mackerel and sharks in abundance. On my Southernaire charters, I’m finding a great trout bite on the early morning tides. Spotted seatrout 12-22 inches are being caught by free-lining live shiners over grass flats in water depths of 4-8 feet. Mixed in are bluefish, mackerel, mangrove snapper and juvenile grouper. After putting some trout in the cooler, I’m moving to shallower flats of 2-3 feet of water where mangrove shorelines and/or oyster bars are present. In these areas, rallies of schooley-sized catch-and-release snook are occurring. Free-lined live shiners are quickly being inhaled by the 24-inch fish. Bigger linesiders are mixed in, although most are 22-26 inches. An occasional redfish is being caught between snook bites, but it’s random at best. Catch-and-release shark fishing is at its best right now along the beaches of Anna Maria and throughout Tampa Bay. Blacktip sharks are the most apparent and are ranging 25-100 pounds. Fresh-cut chunks of Spanish mackerel are working great as bait, but ladyfish, jack crevalle or blue runners work, too. Lastly, the mangrove snapper have invaded the inshore waters in abundance. Whether fishing the flats, reefs or rock piles, I’m consistently seeing snapper being reeled up. I’m noticing the fish being caught on the flats are barely legal, but the fish on structure are much larger. Free-lining or bottom fishing baits is productive, depending on where you are and what mood the snapper are in. Capt. Warren Girle is fishing offshore for mangrove snapper. By using live shiners as bait combined with a bottom rig, Girle’s clients are reeling up limits of snapper 12-15 inches. While targeting snapper, Key West grunts and flounder also are finding their way to

Jaden, left, Sandra, Claudia (kneeling), Helene and Richard Wong, visiting Anna Maria Island from Toronto, Canada, fished offshore Capt. Warren Girle and, using shiners for bait, caught snapper for their dinner. the hook. Moving inshore, Girle is catching numerous spotted seatrout throughout the lush grass flats of Sarasota Bay. Also in these areas are bluefish and Spanish mackerel, which is a nice variety between trout bites. Jim Malfese at the Rod & Reel Pier is seeing a variety of species being caught during the morning hours. Fishers using live shrimp as bait are reeling up pompano, which are always a welcome catch. The sheer power of these fish, plus their high cuisine value, make them a favorite catch at the pier. Switching to jigs or spoons as bait is attracting Spanish mackerel and blue runners to the hook. Lastly, shark fishing is proving to be productive for blacktip and hammerhead sharks. Capt. Aaron Lowman is putting his clients on plenty of mangrove snapper on nearshore and inshore structure. Most catches are running 12-16 inches, although bigger catches are in the mix. Also on structure, in depths of 40-50 feet, Lowman is hooking into an occasional permit. These elusive fish are being taken on crabs or jigs.

Along the beaches of Anna Maria Island, within a mile or so, Lowman is finding an abundance of blacktip sharks. Fresh-cut chunks of Spanish mackerel or ladyfish as bait are attracting a bite for sharks weighing 50-100 pounds. Lastly, fishing shallow flats for snook is proving to be good action for Lowman. Although catch-andrelease right now, schooley-size linesiders are entertaining on light tackle. Capt. David White of Anna Maria Charters is focusing his time on the local reefs and rock piles in both Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Most predominant are the mangrove snapper, although Spanish mackerel are not far behind. An occasional kingfish or bonito are mixed in — a welcome surprise for this time of year. On the flats, spotted seatrout are a mainstay for White. Free-lined shiners are his bait of choice. He says deep grass areas where good current exists are the best bet. Send high-resolution photos and fishing reports to fish@islander.org. Dr. Roger Danziger and Dr. Bruce Lipskind show off some 5-6-pound mangrove snappers they caught Aug. 13 in 150 feet of water about 50 miles offshore of Holmes Beach in the Gulf of Mexico while fishing on Danziger’s “NozDoc.”

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Restaurants roll over as summer fades away

What goes around, comes around “There’s only so many pepperonis with extra cheese you can make in a lifetime,” Joseph Yost joked in a dec. 29 interview, as 2016 came to a close. He was prepping meats for the smoker at his newly opened Sea Smoke restaurant, but he was referring to his former incarnation as owner/head pizzamaker of Village idiot pizzeria, which formerly occupied the same space in cortez at 11904 cortez road W. Yost is now preparing to eat his words, as he converts back to pizza pies at the reincarnated pizzeria. Not sure of the exact date of the switchback, Yost says stay tuned the week of aug. 21-25 for the probable transformation from smoked meat to loaded deepdish. He also notes the eatery will continue to offer some of the best-selling items and sandwiches from the smoker. the pizzeria will be open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. tuesdaySaturday. Sign of the times for Mermaid after a long stretch in the restaurant business, ed Spring has retired from the Sign of the mermaid, 9707 gulf drive, anna maria. new owners deon and dee mattheus have settled into running the restaurant. real estate records show BdK futures LLc, with cynthia ten Haaf as the registered agent, purchased the mermaid property in January. Spring said at the time he had signed an agreement

to lease the restaurant for “at least six years.” “nothing is changing at all,” Spring said in a Jan. 11 interview. But things did change. the new restaurant proprietors — deondee inc. — have lived in parrish for several years, coming to the area from South africa to give the american food scene a go. they incorporated in april. the new owners were reluctant to speak, saying they are staying busy. the menu and Spring’s specialties, well, you tell us. it appears from a drop-in visit, it’s business as usual at the mermaid. Freckled Fin owners flip-flop after a stint dappled with loud bands and noise ordinance problems and a run-in with Bradenton Beach mayor Bill Shearon over his dog defecating on restaurant property, entrepreneur Scott Lubore is out as owner of the freckled fin, 101 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach, though the restaurant continues to operate. Lubore posted a notice on his facebook page aug. 15, saying, “It’s official I am unemployed! Looking for the next door to open. Anyone, anyone?” in answer to a question on the fB feed about the sale, Lubore said, “Yup, (sold) to the landlord not what we wanted but the best way out.” that landlord is radka ross, who owns the property at the roundabout at gulf drive and Bridge Street. Lubore, was arrested april 5 at the height of spring break and charged with a noise ordinance violation for loud music. The state attorney’s office declined to file charges and the case was dismissed may 19. Sources say the site will continue as a restaurant and bar, but the name will change. ross also owns fire & Stone pizza, 10519 cortez road W., cortez. the pizza eatery did a stint at the Bradenton Beach site with a different model — and a full-service liquor license —before Lubore leased it for the freckled fin. All good things take time, but how much as summer drags on, so does construction work at the new Waterline marina resort & Beach club.

the three-story property in the heart of Holmes Beach at 5352 marina drive continues to have a hive of workers buzzing about in an effort to complete the project for the tampa-based mainsail Lodging and development. In October 2015, the first shovel of dirt was turned at the site. general manager Sandy Zinck said aug. 1 no reservations will be accepted until oct. 1. april to may to July to october — the wait continues.

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Chambers busy with networking events

The next Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce business card exchange hosted by the island branch of the Hancock Bank is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, aug. 23, and, as always, promises a good time. the island chamber also is selling advertising and sponsorship opportunities in the chamber visitor email for those seeking information about anna maria island as a destination. there are two options to select from including a three-month sponsored business and a yearlong option. call the chamber or sign up by email. the ami chamber continues to take nominations for small business of the year. See the website for details and nomination forms. for more information, go to the website at annamariaislandchamber.org or call 941-778-1541. the anna maria island chamber of commerce is at 5313 gulf drive, Holmes Beach. the Longboat Key chamber of commerce will host a BaH — business after hours — 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, aug. 23, at tommy Bahama, 300 John ringling Blvd., St. armands circle, Sarasota. appetizers and a cash bar will be available. cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. the Longboat Key chamber invites members and their guests Sept. 12 to a night with the tampa Bay pLeaSe See BiZ Cal, next page

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Manatee County Commissioner Steve Jonsson converses with Vicki Barts of Tidewell Hospice Aug. 2 at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon. Guests dined at enRich Bistro and met new members of the island chamber.

Katy Demick of Anna Maria Island Resorts speaks to guests Aug. 2 at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce luncheon at enRich Bistro in Bradenton. The next chamber lunch will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at the Ugly Grouper, 7405 Marina Drive, Karen Riley-Love, left, of Riley-Love Media and a Holmes Beach. 2017 AMI chamber director, and Liza Kubik of the Islander Photo: Seafood Shack Marina, Bar and Grill, pause for a Sandy Ambrogi picture Aug.16 at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce meet-and-greet for new members.

Sandy Shea, of Energy Transformation with Shea, introduces her business to the Aug. 16 attendees at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce meetand-greet for new members at the chamber office, 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Islander Photos: Sandy Ambrogi BiZ Cal continued from page 26 rays as they take on the new York Yankees at tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. Tickets for outfield seats are $22 each, and gates open at 5:40 p.m. for a 7:10 p.m. game start time. this offer is only available through the LBK chamber. email gail Loefgren at gloefgren@lbkchamber. com to reserve your seat. Play ball! only a few spaces remain for the Longboat Key chamber of commerce/Lakewood ranch Business Alliance East Meets West Regional Business Expo 4:30-7 p.m. tuesday, Sept. 19, at the robarts arena, 3000 ringling Blvd., Sarasota. forms are available on

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BOATS & BOATING BIMINI BAY SAILING: Small sailboat rentals and instruction. Day. Week. Month. Sunﬁsh, Laser, Windrider 17 and Precision 15. Call Brian at 941685-1400.

HELP WANTED HOUSEKEEPER: PART-TIME at Haley’s Motel. Must have own transportation and speak English. Prior experience required. Haley’s is a nonsmoking property. 941-778-5405. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS AT Jessie’s Island Store. Full-time night cashier, 4-5 nights per week, parttime cashier’s assistant, 5-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Apply in person, ask for Jimmy or April. 5424 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. REPORTER WANTED: Full- to part-time. Print media, newspaper experience or journalism degree required. Apply via email with letter of interest to news@islander.org.

KIDS FOR HIRE KIDS FOR HIRE ads are FREE for up to three weeks for Island youths under 16 looking for work. Ads must be placed in person at The Islander ofﬁce, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.

SERVICES ISLAND COMPUTER GUY, 37 years experience. On-site PC repairs, upgrades, buying assistance and training. Call Bill, 941-778-2535.

CLEANING: RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL and resort. Love what we do, love to work. 941756-4570. VACATION CLEANING: COMMERCIAL, residential and resorts. Roofs, buildings, houses driveways, paver sealing. Pressure washing and windows also available. 941-251-5948. AUTHORITY ONE SERVICES: Cleaning, vacation rentals, resorts, real estate, commercial/residential cleaning. Ask about our exterior cleaning services. Call 941-565-3931.

U FLY I drive your car anywhere in the USA. Airport runs, anywhere. Office, 941-447-6389. 941-545-6688. NEED A RIDE to the airports? Tampa $65, St. Pete, $55, Sarasota, $30. Call Gary, 863-4095875. Email: gvoness80@gmail.com. AIR B&B CONSULTANT: Turn your vacant property into a cash flow machine. Free consultation. 240-682-4010. NO WORRIES! PEGGY, R.N. care, seniors. Sitting for kids and pets, errands, rides, cleaning, etc. 727-902-7784. MATURE WOMAN WILL clean condo, house. Monthly and weekends. References available. 941-348-8419. DEBBIE’S CLEANING SERVICE: 20 years experience, reasonable rates, local references on request. 352-457-1669. FEMALE CAREGIVER SEEKING employment. Light housekeeping, making meals, running errands. Certified, references. Call Michelle, 801833-8146.

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BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS JDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Window Cleaning looking for storefront jobs in Holmes Beach. I make dirty windows sparkling clean. 941-9203840.

VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, interior/exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island references. Bill, 941-795-5100. www.vangopainting.net.

BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refrigeration. Commercial and residential service, repair and/or replacement. Serving Manatee County and the Island since 1987. For dependable, honest and personalized service, call Bill Eller, 941-795-7411. CAC184228.

CUSTOM REMODELING EXPERT. All phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. Insured. Meticulous, clean, sober and prompt. Paul Beauregard, 941-730-7479.

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TILE -TILE -TILE. All variations of ceramic tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, 941-726-3077.

RELAXING MASSAGE IN the convenience of your home or hotel. Massage by Nadia, more than 19 years on Anna Maria Island. Call today for an appointment, 941-518-8301. MA#0017550. MA#0017550.

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REAL ESTATE: BUY, sell, invest. Enjoy. Billi Gartman, Realtor, An Island Place Realty. 941-5458877. www.AnnaMariaLife.com.

All real estate advertising herein is subject to the Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination Familial status includes children under age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777 or for the hearing impaired, call 0-800-543-8294.

ANNUAL RENTAL: 5BR/2.5BA, boat dock, boat lift, large pool, fenced yard, landscaped, (pool and landscaping maintenance included), right off the island, four houses from the bay! $3,500/ month. Contact Steve, 908-642-4340.

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