Aug 9 2017 The Islander Newspaper E-Edition by The Anna Maria Islander Newspaper

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Shark-drag case expands. 20 Uncorking Cortez bottleneck. 20 AUG. 9, 2017 FREE

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The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992 AsTheWorldTerns send Emily packing. 6 BB ‘Neighbors’ push charter changes. 3 Emily lands on AMI, knocks out dock. 4, 8 Anna Maria qualifying ahead. 4

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From the archives. 7

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On the government calendar. 8 Make plans, save a date. 10

Happenings

Community announcements, activities. 11 DEP probe clears developer of dune destruction. 14 Anti-Aqua By The Bay activists organizing. 14

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City joins Sunshine Double homicide Waterline faces investigation of shakes Longboat ‘signiﬁcant crisis’ BBP&Z members resort, community to open in August

By chrisann Silver esformes islander reporter the city of Bradenton Beach is joining a legal investigation of several planning and zoning board members who allegedly violated florida’s government-in-the-Sunshine Laws. At an Aug. 3 city meeting, commissioners and mayor Bill Shearon voted unanimously to join an investigation initiated by paralegal consultant Michael Barfield, under the direction of attorney robert Watrous of Sarasota, of several P&Z members for alleged Sunshine Law violations during a private meeting. Bradenton Beach P&Z members Reed Mapes, John Metz, Patty Shay and Bill Vincent also are steering committee members of the recently formed grass-roots group, concerned neighbors of Bradenton Beach. Vincent is chair and founder of cnoBB. Following a July 27 CNOBB steering committee meeting, where discussion was held on the possibility of a parking garage in the city, city attorney ricinda perry distributed an email to the group, mayor and city commissioners, warning that discussion of city matters with more than one member pLeaSe See BBP&Z PAGE 2

By Kathy prucnell islander reporter authorities may be closing in on suspects in the aug. 4 double homicide of a night manager and security guard at a posh Longboat Key resort. timothy Hurley, 59, of Sarasota, the manager on duty. Kevin carter, 51, of Bradenton, of Victory Security, were fatally shot at 2:41 a.m. at the Zota Beach Resort, according to a news release from Longboat Key police chief pete cumming. The 187-room, $24 million resort opened June 23 where there previously was a Hilton Hotel. “The investigation is making some progress,” Cumming said Aug. 5. a resort guest found the men shot in the lobby and called police, who arrived about 45 minutes later. none of the guests heard the shooting, cummings said, adding a surveillance camera pinpointed the time of the shooting. “We have a team working all weekend,” he said, adding he’s “optimistic” there will be an arrest soon. portions of the video released by LongpLeaSe See Homicide PAGE 3

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Top Notch

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Week 4: Eye in the sky

Rainy days, perching birds. 21

Andrew Fortenberry of Holmes Beach wins the fourth week of The Islander’s Top Notch photo contest with this image, shot using a drone between Passage Key and Egmont Key. For the winning photograph, Fortenberry receives an Islander “More than a mullet wrapper” T-shirt. He’s also a finalist in the contest, which offers a grand prize of $100 from The Islander and an assortment of gift certificates from participating advertisers. For more on Top Notch, see page 4.

Skimmers, sea turtles weather TS Emily. 22 Youth soccer kicks off. 24 Storms, bad etiquette spoil a day’s fishing. 25

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Real estate sales. 27 Classifieds. 28

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By Terry O’Connor Islander Reporter A “signiﬁcant crisis” is developing as an Aug. 14 deadline approaches for permits to open the Waterline marina resort & Beach club in Holmes Beach. attorney robert Lincoln, representing developer mainsail Lodging and development of tampa, has complained to the Holmes Beach city attorney and mayor about difficulties in obtaining final construction inspections and approvals for the resort. City officials, however, indicate Mainsail has not completed the work necessary to gain the permits. Lincoln accused building official James mcguinness of being unresponsive to attempts to obtain temporary certificates of occupancy for four new Waterline buildings, including the central lodge, east and west wings and building B. “Mr. McGuinness seems to be unwilling or unable to provide a punch list of final inspection and approval issues for the project or the final (certificate of occupancy),” Lincoln wrote in an Aug. 2 email to Holmes Beach city attorney patty petruff. “it appears there will be a significant crisis if Mainsail pLeaSe See WATeRLine page 5

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Jim Hassett, Concerned Neighbors of Bradenton Beach member, left, and Bill Vincent, former Bradenton Beach Planning and Zoning Board member and CNOBB chair, listen Aug. 3 during a meeting at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N. Islander Photos: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

The commissioners individually thanked Vincent for his work on the P&Z board. additionally, mapes sent an email to the commission and perry aug. 4 stating he also planned to resign from the P&Z board. “The (CNOBB) has had zero discussions about anything about land planning. i suggested as one of our initiatives that we address blocking a Municipal Parking garage. It died for lack of discussion,” Mapes wrote in the Aug. 4 email. Shay submitted her P&Z resignation Aug. 4. During the Aug. 3 meeting, Commissioner Jake Spooner asked Perry if Vincent’s resignation would remedy the threat of legal action against the city. Perry said the court would likely not take action against the city, but could investigate mapes, metz, Shay and Vincent, separately. “They are individually on their own, in my opinion,” Perry said. perry said the city has options for the investigation, but joining Barfield probably would be the most cost-effective action for the city. She said there would

be no fees if the city prevails, and she estimated the total cost not to exceed $5,000 if it did not. She said it would be a simple process for Barfield, who has listened to the meeting recordings, and a ruling could be delivered by the end of the year. “The horse is out of the barn,” Chappie said Aug. 3. “I just want to get moving on this before it gets worse.” Commissioner Marilyn Maro said she was disappointed the cnoBB members didn’t come to the commission with their concerns. CNOBB member Jim Hassett suggested the commission is on a CNOBB “witch hunt.” Spooner responded that the city is not responsible for CNOBB’s actions. “Now we’re just trying to protect the city after we did our best to protect (CNOBB members),” Spooner said. A motion was made to join the Watrous investigation of the P&Z/CNOBB steering committee members to allow a court to make a determination, with a cost not to exceed $5,000. the motion passed unanimously.

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BBP&Z continued from page 1 of a board present could result in violations of open meeting laws. The parking garage was considered by Perry as a land-use issue prohibited for discussion by board members outside of city meetings. perry listened to meeting recordings on the CNOBB website, cnobb.org, and then recommended the city take action to prevent it from being “exposed to litigation.” At an Aug. 3 city commission meeting, Vice Mayor John Chappie motioned to amend the agenda to add the matter for immediate discussion. “It’s serious stuff with Tallahassee and the ethics board up there,” Chappie said. “They don’t mess around.” Shearon said the city is threatened “all the time” and until there is something to worry about, the city should not take action. chappie said, “this not a casual request, it is coming from our city attorney. Hopefully no harm, no foul, and we can take corrective action if necessary.” perry said according to cnoBB meeting recordings, P&Z members were talking about matters which might come before them, including the parking garage, which is included as a possible project in the updated community redevelopment plan. Perry said Aug. 3 she had been contacted by Barfield with concerns about the P&Z members’ actions. She said his group is investigating the issue and “looking to file a complaint,” which could place the city in legal jeopardy. Perry said she is concerned CNOBB will continue to place the city at risk. during public comment, Vincent tendered his resignation from the P&Z board and said he planned to ask Mapes, Metz and Shay to resign as members of the cnoBB steering committee. “I’ve been naïve, and perhaps misguided in thinking grown adults, knowing about the Sunshine Law, could voluntarily and effectively stay away from it,” Vincent said Aug. 3.

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CNOBB initiates petitions for change By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter A grass-roots group in Bradenton Beach is moving forward with initiatives to amend the city charter. At its Aug. 3 steering committee meeting, Concerned Neighbors of Bradenton Beach member Reed Mapes brought copies of three petitions for charter amendments to be circulated among registered voters in the city. At an earlier meeting, CNOBB members agreed to push for removal of the city’s ward representative system so city commissioners would represent the city at-large. Members agreed this measure would allow for more candidates. They also discussed amending residency requirements for elected city officials from 24 months to the state-approved 12-month minimum and a requirement that would prohibit changing the city charter by resolution. In accordance with the group’s discussion and following instructions from the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections office, Mapes and CNOBB member John Metz, formerly planning and zoning board members, created the petitions. The deadline to get the petitions to the city is noon, Aug. 9, according to Mapes. If CNOBB collects at least 100 voter signatures on a petition, the initiative would be placed on the Nov. 7 ballot. The initiatives for residency requirement and the elimination of wards would affect the November 2018 election. Mapes said he was concerned about the lack of time to collect signatures, but wrote in an Aug. 4 email, “If the worst happens it will go on next year’s ballot.” The grass-roots group started in June. It welcomes members and volunteers. It is not a city board. To review the CNOBB petitions or for more information, contact chair Bill Vincent at 941-730-7715.

Reed Mapes, a member of the Concerned Neighbors of Bradenton Beach steering committee, reads a petition Aug. 3 as CNOBB chair Bill Vincent, left, and member Tjet Martin listen. They were gathered for a CNOBB steering committee meeting at the Pines Trailer Park clubhouse, 103 Church Ave., Bradenton Beach. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Homicide continued from page 1 boat Key Police Department show a suspect walking through a public area, making a slashing motion to his or her throat, and another video showing a person walking to an elevator with a drawer of cash from a register. “We don’t know if the suspect was signaling to someone else or just looking at the camera — we’re investigating that,” Cumming said. The suspect, or suspects, wore masks and gloves. About $600 was in the cash register, he said, adding the motive appears to be robbery. The crime scene was processed and released. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Task Force is part of the team of investigators. Cumming said the village’s traffic camera system, which tracks license plates of vehicles traveling through the two ends of the island, was working. The last murder on Longboat Key was June 2000, according to the chief. The Manatee County Homicide Task Force met Aug. 7 for a briefing on the latest developments in the double homicide investigation, although no suspects have been identified.

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At press time, the reward for information leading to an arrest stands at $19,000 — $10,000 from CrimeStoppers, $5,000 from the Florida Sheriffs Association, $3,000 from Zota Beach Resort and $1,000 from the Westin Hotels & Resorts. Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 1-866-634-8477.

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming talks to The Islander Aug. 7 at the Zota Beach Resort on Longboat Key, the scene of a double homicide Aug. 4. Islander Photo: Kathy Prucnell

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BB day dock knocked out by TS Emily, awaiting replacement

By chrisann Silver esformes islander reporter mother nature gave progress a push in Bradenton Beach. and tropical Storm emily delivered the final punch. Emily, which made landfall on Anna Maria Island at about 10:45 a.m. July 31, created large, choppywaves in Sarasota Bay that rendered the already damaged floating day dock adjacent to the Historic Bridge Street pier unusable. In a July 31 email to city staff, commissioners and community redevelopment agency members, public works director Tom Woodard announced that the dock “has been deemed unsafe” and is closed per the recommendation of the pier team, which comprises Woodard, building official Steve Gilbert and Police Chief Sam Speciale. At its Aug. 2 meeting, the CRA unanimously voted to close the dock until its replacement — already on order — is installed. The CRA approved a new dock in March and unanimously requested a task-by-task outline of the project at its Aug. 2 meeting. CRA-member John Horne, owner of AMOB, the restaurant operating with a city lease on the pier, recused himself from the vote. contractor technomarine of north palm Beach could begin installing the new dock in September. Storms last summer further damaged sections of the already compromised dock, which had been reduced in size since its installation in 2007 due to repeat storm impacts. According to Speciale, the new dock will withstand a strong chop and includes a 15-year warranty. Half of the $119,980 cost for the dock will be reimbursed to the city from Manatee County tourist tax dollars. As with the current dock, the new dock will be

City building official Steve Gilbert, left, and public works director Tom Woodard talk Aug. 2 at the now defunct day dock at the Historic Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach. The city closed the dock Aug. 1 due to damage brought on by Tropical Storm Emily. It will remain closed until a new dock — on order — is installed. Islander Photos: Chris-Ann Silver Esformes available for boaters on a first-come, first-served basis, with a loading and unloading area for commercial vessels. Since the July 31 dock closure, commercial vessels began using the city dinghy dock south of the pier for operations. Sherman Baldwin, owner of Paradise Boat Tours, Horne’s tenant in the retail space at the foot of the pier, asked Speciale if the city notified boaters in the anchorage that the dinghy dock is approved for use by commercial boats. Speciale said he notified people about the closure and was working on signage, as well as steps to ensure the dinghy dock complies with the U.S. Americans

With Disabilities Act. However, he reminded Baldwin the dock is public. “This isn’t something that we have to do,” Speciale said Aug. 2. “This is something that we chose to do to be good neighbors with some of the vendors we have out there.” the cra already had approved removal of the existing day dock by N.E. Taylor Boatworks of Cortez when the new dock installation was eminent, but unanimously voted Aug. 2 to have it removed as soon as possible. Speciale closed the discussion and said he would keep the agency informed of any updates to the day dock installation.

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A commercial tour boat and dinghies that serve liveaboard boaters in the anchorage area in Sarasota Bay adjacent to the Historic Bridge Street Pier line up Aug. 2 where they must share the city dock on the south side of the pier in Bradenton Beach.

New Top Notch photo contest deadline Aug. 11

The Islander’s Top Notch contest is underway. The contest celebrates what still is known as the “Kodak moment,” despite the widespread switch from film to digital technology. Look now to Aug. 11 for the next week’s deadline. The contest includes six weekly front-page winners. each receives an islander “more than a mullet wrapper” T-shirt. One weekly photo will take the top prize in the Top Notch contest, earning the photographer $100 from the islander and an array of gifts and gift cards from local merchants. A pet photo winner and pet prize is announced in the final week. Look online for complete rules and details. please, note, each photo must be included in a single email to topnotch@islander.org with the name of the photographer; date the photo was taken; location and description, names of recognizable people; and address and phone number for the photographer. The official rules — published online at www. islander.org — must be observed. — Bonner Joy

Island city elections kick off Aug. 14 in Anna Maria

anna maria commissioner dale Woodland says he plans to seek re-election in November. Woodland, who has served on the city commission for 14 years, said aug. 1 in an email, “i love this island, our community, our people and my job being a public servant.” Woodland is one of three commissioners whose terms are up this year and the first to announce his campaign for re-election to another two-year term. The qualification period for the November election begins at noon monday, aug. 14, and ends at noon Friday, Aug. 25. commissioners carol carter and doug copeland have both served since 2014 and, as The Islander went to press, neither had committed to another campaign. Terms on the city commission are two years. Commissioners receive a $400 monthly stipend, or $4,800 annually. Candidates looking to put their name on the ballot must either obtain signatures from 1 percent of registered voters in the last general election or pay a qualifying fee. they must also have resided in Anna Maria for two years. anna maria had 1,167 registered voters in the

November 2016 election. anna maria’s elections are nonpartisan. candidates must pay a fee of 4 percent of the annual salary, totally $192, or obtain 12 signatures. to register, an interested candidate should open a campaign account and select a campaign treasurer prior to submitting qualifying materials. candidates also should submit an oath of loyalty, a statement of candidate and a statement of financial interests to the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections office. The statement of candidate should be filed within 10 days of opening the campaign account. a candidate also must publicly declare candidacy via newspaper, radio or television. candidates must complete and submit qualifying materials to the manatee county Supervisor of Elections Office, 600 301 Blvd. W., Suite 108, Bradenton. the balloting is nov. 7 for the city elections. the qualifying period for Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach starts at noon Monday, Aug. 28, and ends at noon friday, Sept. 1. For more on how the Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach races are shaping up, go online to islander. org. — Bianca Benedí

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Privateers hail new president

The new board for the Anna Maria Island Privateers, with retiring president John “Capt. Redbeard” Swager on the right. Islander Photo: Courtesy AMI Privateers/Cindy Meeks

WATeRLine continued from page 1 cannot get the information it needs to obtain and pass the inspections it needs to obtain a (temporary certificate of occupancy) on or before Aug. 14.” In a responding Aug. 2 email, McGuinness said a significant amount of work remains to be completed by Mainsail contractors and inspected by city officials before a certificate of occupancy can be issued. He also noted florida building code requires permit holders to notify building officials when work is ready for inspection and to provide access. Mayor Bob Johnson indicated he believes McGuinness has done his job. “I’m not sure what they need that isn’t in Jim’s email,” Johnson wrote in an email response to Lincoln’s complaint. mcguinness noted mainsail also has yet to satisfy requirements for completion of drainage improvements on Sunrise Lane and set configurations for 37 rooms. Brian Check, managing partner for Mainsail development, said a temporary certificate of occupancy was expected Aug. 1 and a full certificate of occupancy by aug. 16. Adding to the problem, Mainsail’s builder’s risk insurance expires Aug. 15 and there will be no extensions, Check said. “If we do not have a sufficient TCO for the entire

property by then, we will be in default with our lender and the terms of the loan agreement,” Check wrote in an Aug. 2 email to McGuinness. Resort reservations are on the books beginning Aug. 16, which is when general manager Sandy Zinck said she expects to open. “If we are unable to honor those reservations starting on that date we will have to move those guests to another property at our expense,” Check emailed. the resort at the corner of gulf and marina drives will feature 37 two-bedroom suites and kitchens, 2,000 square feet of meeting space, eliza ann’s coastal Kitchen restaurant, a swimming pool and a 50-slip marina. even if mainsail manages to qualify for its permits, a member of the building department said it appears far too much construction remains to make an opening possible in two weeks. Materials are strewn about the project, including windows, insulation and doors. Most of the buildings and units appear to be empty shells and the driveways and parking areas are unpaved. Joe Collier, president of Mainsail Lodging & Development of Tampa, placed the value of the new project at $29 million. room reservations are offered through marriott’s reservation system. Rates are expected to start at less than $300 per night and range up to roughly $700.

the anna maria island privateers have selected a new board for the 2017-18 year. Cindy “Lady Sinthia” Meeks succeeds John “Capt. Redbeard” Swager as president of the organization. Electing a woman to the highest office marks a first for the not-for-profit group. It has seen female crew members hold other offices and captain the ship, and past presidents likely had help from either wives or wenches, but a woman has never held the title herself in the organization’s history. Since the group formed in the 1970s up until around 1999, women were not allowed to be voting members of the organization. The new officers were confirmed Aug. 2 at a Privateers meeting. There are now 70 members of the crew. Swager has held the title of president for a combined 12 years; this will be Meeks’ first term as president. Other members of the board include Tiffany “Just Tiffany” Stripling as secretary, Bill “Sparkles” Rosencrantz as vice president, Dianne “Mai Tai” Gritzmacher as treasurer, Jamie “Capt. One Eye” Van Deusen as captain, a title that goes with driving the ship/float, and Terry “Cookie” Rapert as quartermaster. Also on the board are Kelly “Moulan” Sparkman, liaison; Kitty “Boo Boo Kitty” Handwerk, InterKrewe Council liaison; and Tim “Hammer” Thompson, Anna maria island chamber liaison. — Bianca Benedí

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Emily’s surprise visit

Long before auntie em doted over dorothy in the “Wizard of Oz,” my great-grandmother was born in north carolina and, according to her, her sisters wanted to see her named after the preacher’s wife. They wanted to call her “Sis Em.” Instead, as she said, tradition was to name children after their doctor, and dr. Bonner prevailed in the name-game. She was named Bertha Bonner Kelly. Among the top baby names in the 1880s — you guessed it — Bertha. And Agnes, Ethel and Mabel. Yes. It could have been worse. And what do we imagine could be worse than a tropical storm forming in the Gulf of Mexico as we sleep and then making a surprise landfall, slamming into anna maria island on its path to the atlantic ocean? I don’t know about you, but my National Weather Service alarm did not signal on my iphone. Oh, yes. It could have been worse. As the storm took on a name, I received some lightning warnings. And a tornado warning: Take shelter now. But for all the rain and wind, it seemed like the usual sort of thunderstorm at the Islander office and we worked toward our press deadline. tropical Storm emily? Surprise. So much for all the thinking about how we in Florida fare better with hurricanes because we get so much warning. And this isn’t the first time. A March 1993 storm formed in the Gulf and slammed the coast, earning the name, “Storm of the Century.” It surprised a lot of people. it caused damage across anna maria island, including a roof peeled off in Bradenton Beach, a catamaran slammed and stuck into a pine tree on the beach and an art show ruined in the city field in Holmes Beach. The storm surge sent waves crashing over the garages at the Martinique condos and boats went over the docks at the Bradenton Beach marina. It changed the home insurance and weather forecasting. Will Emily change your outlook on storms. Politics as usual? Will you prepare the house and the yard and make Kudos to islander reporter Kathy prucnell for her plans before the next big storm? courageous Aug. 2 article on the “shark drag” abuse. We haven’t even reached the peak of hurricane One of the three deranged sickos proudly bragging season, which ends with November. Think about getting ready. And thank “Sis Em” about his exploits dragging a shark is Bo Benac, son of Manatee County Commissioner Betsy Benac, who for the wake-up call. — Bonner Joy worked mightily to suppress the public exposure of the video that has gone viral. and it’s here that such delicious hypocrisy is exposed. AUG. 9, 2017 • Vol. 25, No. 41 Florida Gov. Rick Scott is angry this act of cruelty ▼ Publisher and Editor happened. This is the same character who has been Bonner Joy, news@islander.org rewarded by Benac by voting for the destruction of ▼ Editorial Long Bar pointe. must be great to be able to count on Lisa Neff, copy editor Sandy Ambrogi, sandy@islander.org Scott’s pious condemnation. Bianca Benedí, bianca@islander.org And guess who will support Benac’s re-election Joe Bird, editorial cartoonist this fall? Yep, you got that right — Scott, who was Kevin Cassidy, kevin@islander.org Jack Elka, jack@jackelka.com accused of a multi-billion medicare, scam. ChrisAnn Silver Esformes, chrisann@islander.org Any bets Benac will whisper into the governor’s Terry O’Connor, terryo@islander.org ear and make this embarrassing incident be filed and Kathy Prucnell, kathyp@islander.org Ed Scott, edscott@islander.org forgotten? ▼ Contributors Joe Kane, Cortez Jesse Brisson

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Center cannot continue operating as private club

anna maria mayor dan murphy and the city commission deserve praise for requesting CPA John Chambers perform a financial review of the Center of Anna Maria Island, which he performed for free. chambers deserves great praise for the time and effort and skill he provided to the city. At his July 27 presentation to the commission, Chambers presented a gentle voice but the figures in the presentation were shocking. The figures included a report that the net assets of the center were projected to decrease by $462,102 during the year ended June 30. They reflected that the center had to withdraw $300,000 during that year from its endowment fund

to help cover funding shortfalls. chambers also reported the center lost about $85,000 in grants — one because low-income children were not significantly served and another due to loss of confidence in the center administration. The center’s financial condition reflects loss of confidence by more than United Way and Manatee County. It reflects a general loss of confidence by the community in the overall operations. the center cannot continue operating as a private club and expect public money to finance its operations. Such expectations are a formula for continued failure. To move forward, the center needs to amend its bylaws to embrace adherence to our Sunshine Laws and include voting representation of our island cities on the board of directors. to achieve its full potential, the center cannot continue claiming “transparency” while refusing to abide by the Sunshine Laws, because doing so denies meaningful public oversight and erodes trust and the credibility necessary for the center to fulfill its potential. Robyn Mary Kinkopf, Holmes Beach

Bullying in Bradenton Beach

aug. 4, three Bradenton Beach planning and zoning members resigned after a week of threats from city manager, sorry, city attorney ricinda perry about being sued. uncontrolled and unsupervised, perry is the city bully. P&Z members are expected to learn and know some 230 pages of land-use regulations. Who wants these volunteers to be then threatened with lawsuits, civil penalties and fines, or possible criminal action? What volunteer needs that? The P&Z is without a quorum now. That business is stopped. Good luck in finding replacements. It would better to get rid of the city attorney and woo back the bullied members. John Metz, Bradenton Beach

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10&20 years ago In the headlines: Aug. 6, 1997

Rescue efforts in the aftermath of the shooting of four people leaving the Kingfish Boat Ramp in Holmes Beach Aug. 1, 1980. A fifth victim was shot in front of Foodway. Islander File Photo

Mystery remains: The Kingﬁsh Boat Ramp murders

On Aug. 1, 1980, four people were slain in Holmes Beach. Pediatrician Juan Dumois, 47, his sons Eric, 13 and Mark, 9, and local resident Robert Matzke, 60, were fatally shot by an unknown assailant. Dumois’ brother-in-law, Raymond Barrows, 54, also was shot, but survived. The shootings took place at about 5 p.m., after Dumois, his sons and Barrows returned from a fishing trip and loaded their boat at the Kingfish Boat Ramp. A bicyclist who asked for a ride loaded his bike into the boat, got in the back seat of Dumois’ station wagon and, as Dumois pulled out, opened fire, striking all of the victims in the back of the head with a .22-caliber handgun. On his escape, Matzke, who had been working outside at nearby Westbay cove, confronted the gunman in the parking lot of the Foodway grocery store. The two men exchanged words before the gunman shot Matzke in the head.

June Alder was a reporter with The Islander at the time of the slayings and, in a column for the newspaper in 1999, remembered: “The headlines in the newspapers the next day shocked Islanders out of their midsummer lethargy. it seemed impossible, but on our peaceful island there had occurred a massacre one could only imagine happening in Chicago or New York City.” You can find The Islander archived online at www.ufdc. ufl.edu.

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• Bradenton Beach commissioners were considering increasing a fee for fishing off the city pier on the bay end of Bridge Street from 50 cents to $1. • Anna Maria residents were set to discuss a drainage-system between Magnolia and Pine avenues near South Bay Boulevard. A pipeline was proposed to alleviate flooding but some residents said an existing swale just needed to be improved and maintained. • Anna Maria commissioners adopted an ordinance lifting restrictions on establishments selling second-hand merchandise. The change was to accommodate a thrift shop at roser memorial Community Church property, which was not zoned for retail.

In the headlines: Aug. 8, 2007

• Manatee County officials facing budget cuts to meet state mandates said the island trolley could continue fare-free, provided the island community rallied to help offset a $50,000 annual shortfall for the route. • The Florida Department of Transportation issued a statement on the bridges in the state following the collapse of an interstate bridge in Minneapolis. the dot said the three bridges to the island were “structurally safe” but the Anna Maria Island Bridge was “functionally obsolete.” • Manatee County Sheriff W. Brad Steube talked with islanders about crime and community, patrols and punishment during a town hall forum at Holmes Beach city Hall. You can find The Islander archived online at www.ufdc.ufl.edu.

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Tropical Storm Emily makes landfall at Anna Maria Island

By Terry O’Connor Islander Reporter Tropical Storm Emily formed in the Gulf of Mexico overnight and made landfall on Anna Maria Island at 10:45 a.m. July 31. Emily brought a soaking to the island, but across the bay, the National Weather Service verified a tornado touched down and caused damage to Orban’s Nursery and the Geraldson Community Farm. Traffic moved more slowly than usual on the island as drivers navigated standing water and windblown palm fronds and other vegetation littering island roads. Fortunately, said Holmes Beach police Chief Bill Tokajer, drivers exercised common sense and no cars were stranded even as some side roads were closed briefly. “We did have a considerable rain event, but the water subsided pretty quickly,” Tokajer said, adding almost everything reopened quickly. Some storm watchers braved conditions to experience the event. “We’ve been coming here for 15 years and this is unusual weather,” said Sarah Hockley of Chicago as she watched the surf pound the Rod & Reel Pier, 875 N. Shore Drive, Anna Maria. Hockley took selfies in front of the pier with visitor Dan Morris of Birmingham, England, and her father,

Dan Morris, Sarah Hockley, partially obscured, and Norman Hockley take selfies the morning of July 31 in front of the Rod & Reel Pier, 875 N. Shore Drive, Anna Maria, which closed before the storm made landfall Islander Photo: Terry O’Connor island-resident Norman Hockley. At the same time, general manager Dave Cochran of the Rod & Reel Pier was battening the hatches on the property, which closed before the storm passed. Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency for 31 Florida counties, including Manatee. The Weather Service saw Emily move slowly July 31 eastward across Florida, dumping up to 8 inches of rain in some areas as it moved toward the Atlantic Ocean.

Anna Maria public works easily copes with Emily Emily came and went — fast. The tropical storm made landfall on Anna Maria Island July 31, putting the island in the spotlight on national weather broadcasts. In Anna Maria, the Anna Maria City Pier, Rod & Reel Pier, several other businesses and the Center of Anna Maria Island closed due to the storm. Public works manager Dean Jones said the cleanup from Emily took three days and the city avoided major difficulties by preparing ahead of time. Jones said he and his crew spent two hours July 30 putting out barricades in anticipation of flooding. “We knew there was something out there,” he said. After the storm, there was low-level flooding in the city, but the water receded within hours. In addition, Waste Management scheduled a yard waste pickup Aug. 3 to compensate for debris thrown about during Emily’s landfall on the island, Jones said. There was no major storm damage, but Jones said a transformer blew near Iris Street, leaving some island customers of Florida Power & Light without power until late afternoon. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration has forecasted a busier-than-usual hurricane season, which runs June 1-Nov. 30. The most active period of hurricane season typically falls between August and October, according to NOAA. — Bianca Benedí

Tropical Storm Franklin forms in Caribbean

Tropical Storm Franklin formed Aug. 6 in the Caribbean Sea about 100 miles off of Honduras. An advisory was issued the night of Aug. 6 for Mexico’s east coast and, as The Islander went to press Aug. 7, the storm was expected to strengthen before reaching the Yucatan’s eastern coast. Forecasters expected the storm to cross the peninsula Aug. 8 and move northwestward, building strength — possibly into a hurricane — as it crossed the Bay of Campeche to make landfall on Mexico’s mainland Aug. 9-10. Franklin, the sixth named storm of the 2017 Atlantic season, formed a week after Tropical Storm Emily formed in the Gulf of Mexico. Emily made landfall on Anna Maria the morning of July 31. The National Hurricane Center Aug. 7 also was monitoring a low-pressure area in the Atlantic between the coasts of South America and Africa. The chance of the system developing into a tropical depression or storm this week was at 30 percent.

Maximum sustained winds were near 45 mph with higher gusts, according to NWS. Emily is the fifth named storm of the 2017 hurricane season, which is June 1-Nov. 30. Tropical Storm Emily is a familiar name. This is the seventh incarnation of Emily, which also appeared in 1981, 1987, 1993, 1999, 2005, 2011. Hurricane name lists are rotated every six years so Emily has made an appearance every year possible in the past four decades. Cars bypass a barrier knocked over during a high tide on Magnolia Avenue in Anna Maria just past noon July 31, after Tropical Storm Emily made landfall and passed over Anna Maria Island. Islander Photo: Bianca Benedí

Meetings

West Manatee Fire Rescue • Aug. 17, 6 p.m., commission. WMFR administration building, 6417 Third Ave. W., Bradenton, wmfr.org.

Anna Maria City • Aug. 10, 5:30 p.m., city commission (budget). Manatee County • Aug. 10, 6 p.m., city commission. • Aug. 15, 9 a.m., commission (work session). • Aug. 14-18, Aug. 21-Aug. 25, election qualify• Aug. 15, 1:30 p.m., commission (special). ing. • Aug. 16, 9 a.m., commission (land use). • Aug. 24, 6 p.m., city commission. • Aug. 22, 9 a.m., commission. • Sept. 12, 4 p.m., planning and zoning. • Aug. 23, 9 a.m., commission (land use if • Sept. 14, 6 p.m., city commission (budget needed). hearing). • Aug. 24, 9 a.m., commission (budget). • Sept. 28, 6 p.m., city commission (budget • Sept. 7, 9 a.m., commission (land use). hearing). • Sept. 12, 9 a.m., commission. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 941• Sept. 18, 6 p.m., commission (budget hear708-6130, cityofannamaria.com. ing). • Sept. 20, 9 a.m., commission (land use). Bradenton Beach • Sept. 25, 6:30 p.m., commission (budget hear• Aug. 16, 1 p.m., planning and zoning. ing). • Aug. 17, noon, city commission. • Sept. 26, 9 a.m., commission. • Aug. 22, 1 p.m., city commission (work• Sept. 29, 9 a.m., commission (land use). shop). Administration building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton, 941-748-4501, mymanatee.org. 941-778-1005, cityofbradentonbeach.org. Of interest Holmes Beach • Aug. 21, 9 a.m., Manatee County Tourist • Aug. 10, 6 p.m., city commission. CAN- Development Council, Manatee Technical College, CELED 6305 State Road 70 E., Bradenton. • Aug. 22, 6 p.m., city commission. • Sept. 4, Labor Day, most government offices • Aug. 24, 6 p.m., city commission. and The Islander office will be closed. • Aug. 28-Sept. 1, noon-noon, election qualify• Sept. 11, 2 p.m., Island Transportation Planning ing period. Organization, Anna Maria City Hall. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, • Sept. 20, 2 p.m., Coalition of Barrier Island 941-708-5800, holmesbeachfl.org. Elected Officials, Bradenton Beach City Hall. Send notices to and news@islander.org.

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ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND

Sunday, Aug. 13 Wednesday, Aug. 9 7:30 p.m. — Island Players auditions for “Happy Birthday,” Noon — Adult coloring club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Island Players theater, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. 941-778-5755. Friday, Aug. 11 10 a.m. — Senior Adventures Lunch and Learn program on ONGOING ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND “Neuro Challenge,” Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. • Throughout August, Patrick O’Neill exhibits his acrylic paint- N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-538-0945. ings in “Wild and Wonderful,” Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, 2 p.m. — Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, Island Library, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648. 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. • Throughout August, Artists’ Guild Gallery exhibits “Sunrise/ ONGOING ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Sunset,” 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-7786694. • Second and fourth Wednesdays, 11 a.m. Just Older Youth/ JOY Brown Bag Lunch Series, Roser Memorial Community Church, LOOKING AHEAD 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414. Sept. 21-Oct. 1, Island Players’ “Happy Birthday,” Anna Maria. • Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., Concerned Neighbors of Bradenton Oct. 21, AMI Chamber of Commerce Bayfest, Anna Maria. Beach steering committee meeting, Pines Park Clubhouse, 103 Church Ave., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941730-7715. OFF AMI LOOKING AHEAD • Thursdays, 7 p.m., Overeaters Anonymous meets, the EpisOct. 14, Florida Maritime Museum Cortez Nautical Flea Market, copal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Cortez. Feb. 17-18, 2018, Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage’s Information: 813-494-6518. CANCELED Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival, Cortez. • Third Thursdays, 11:45 a.m., Successful Women Aligning Together meets, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton KIDS & FAMILY Beach. Fee applies. Information: 941-345-5135. ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND • Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island breakfast meeting, Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, 4000 Gulf Drive, Saturday, Aug. 12 10 a.m. — Origami activity, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. The club is on summer schedule and only meeting Aug. 12 and Aug. 26 this month. Information: 941-778-1383. Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. ONGOING ON AMI

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• Aug. 19, Center of Anna Maria Island community cookout, • Fourth Wednesdays, 7 p.m., “Stelliferous Live” star exploAnna Maria. Aug. 22, Concerned Neighbors of Bradenton Beach ration, South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee general membership meeting, Bradenton Beach. applies. Information: 941-746-4131. GOOD TO KNOW • Most first Saturdays, Family Night at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee. Info: 941-746-4131. SAVE THE DATES • “Teeth Beneath: the Wild World of Gators, Crocs and Caimans” exhibit, Mote Marine Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, City • Aug. 10, Grandparents Day. Island, Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: 941-388-4441. • Aug. 10, back to school. • Sept. 4, Labor Day. GAMES, SPORTS & • Sept.11, Patriot Day. OUTDOORS • Sept. 22, ﬁrst day of autumn. ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND

GET LISTED

Wednesday, Aug. 9 PLACE CALENDAR LISTINGS 4 p.m. — Chess club meeting, Island Library, 5701 Marina Send announcements for The Islander’s calendar to calendar@ Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. islander.org. The deadline for listings is the Wednesday prior to the Friday, Aug. 11 11 a.m. — Mahjong games, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, publication date. Please include the date, time, location and description of the event, as well as a phone number for publication. Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. ONGOING ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND

GOOD DEEDS

• Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m., horseshoes pitched, Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-708-6130.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

ONGOING OFF ANNA MARIA ISLAND • Through Sept. 3, Bradenton Marauders Minor League Baseball games, LECOM Park, 1611 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 877-893-2827. • Second and fourth Wednesdays, Roser Memorial Community Church Golﬁng for God, IMG Academy Golf Club, 4350 El Conquistador Parkway, Bradenton. Fee applies. Info: 941-778-0414. • Through the summer, intermediate bridge, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Fee applies. Information: 941-383-6493.

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Mahjong games are played Fridays at the Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. For more information, call 941-778-6341.

Looking for volunteer opportunities on or around Anna Maria Island? These organizations are seeking help: • Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department seeks volunteers to help create oyster mats and oyster gardens at Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. NW, Bradenton, during open hours. Information: 941-742-5923, ext. 6035. • The Roser Food Bank needs donations of cash and nonperishable food. The pantry is administered by Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941778-0414. • The Tingley Memorial Library, 111 Second St. N., Bradenton Beach, seeks volunteers to assist during the summer months. Information: 941-779-1208. • The Anna Maria Island Historical Society, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, seeks volunteers to serve as docents and in other ways. Information: 813-758-3234. • Moonracer Animal Rescue seeks volunteers to offer foster and forever homes for rescued animals. Information: 941-345-2441. • The Center of Anna Maria Island seeks volunteers. Information: 941-778-1908. • Manatee Community Concert Band seeks volunteers for its 2017-18 concert season. Information: 260-410-4126. Looking for volunteers for an organization or an event? Email calendar@islander.org with the details. Please include a contact name and phone number.

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Capt. Rick Correa, Capt. Soupy Davis, Thor Olsen, Terry Lawrence and Richie Santoli play folk, shanty and blues selections July 8 at the Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. The museum hosts â&#x20AC;&#x153;Music on the Porch,â&#x20AC;? a free jam session at the Bratton/Burton store on the museum grounds. Remodeling work in July pushed the group inside the museum. The next jam session will be 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. Capt. Arnold â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soupyâ&#x20AC;? Davis strums the mandolin at a July 8 jam session at the Florida Maritime Museum in Cortez. Islander Photos: Kathy Prucnell

Island Players looking to cast September play

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that time of the year again when the Island Players take to the stage with a lineup of theatrical productions from fall into late spring. the performance group has issued a casting call for 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, to fill roles for the first production of the season, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Happy Birthdayâ&#x20AC;? by Marc camoletti. Auditions will take place at the theater, 10009 Gulf drive, anna maria. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Happy Birthdayâ&#x20AC;? is the sequel to last seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s IP hit â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boeing, Boeing,â&#x20AC;? and Travis Rogers and Joseph mammina are returning to reprise the roles of Bernard and Robert. The play will be directed by Mike Lusk. Lusk is looking for three women ages 20-40 to fill out the cast. The play will premier Thursday, Sept. 21, and run through Sunday, oct. 1, opening the island playerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 69th season. Performances will be 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sundays. The theater is dark Mondays. other productions scheduled for the season include â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Games Afoot,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beyond a Joke,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Curious Savage,â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Inspector Calls.â&#x20AC;? For more information and tickets, visit the website at theislandplayers.org or call 941-778-5755.

Seniors host â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;lunch and learnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

the Senior adventures group of anna maria Island will gather Friday, Aug. 11, for a â&#x20AC;&#x153;lunch and learnâ&#x20AC;? program at the Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. The program, on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Neuro Challenge,â&#x20AC;? will begin at 10 a.m. Also on the August schedule for the group: A trip to Historic Spanish point in Sarasota friday, aug. 18; and a book sale and potluck lunch at the center Friday, Aug. 25. For more information, call Kaye Bell at 941-5380945.

School is starting!

Band holding rehearsals for 2017-18 concerts

The Manatee Community Concert Band will hold three reading rehearsals this month to prepare for the 2017-18 concert season. The special rehearsals will be Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Aug., 15, Aug. 22 and Aug. 29 at Braden River High School, 6545 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton. Regular rehearsals will begin Sept. 26 for the season, which will open at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;USA Meets Franceâ&#x20AC;? concert. The band has not decided the venue. Additional concerts: 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Holiday Pops,â&#x20AC;? St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parish auditorium, 3100 26th St. W., Bradenton; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17, 2018, â&#x20AC;&#x153;And the Tony Goes to,â&#x20AC;? Manatee High School auditorium, 902 33rd St. Court W., Bradenton; and 7:30 p.m. March 24, 2018, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dance, Swing and Sway,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Neel Performing Arts Center, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. for more information, go online to manateeconcertband.org or call 260-410-4126.

Volunteers sought for living shoreline work

De Soto National Memorial in Bradenton will host a family-friendly work project Aug. 12-13. Volunteers are needed to help stabilize highly eroded shorelines in the national park by placing oyster shell bags and planting mangroves. Volunteers should wear old clothing because they will get muddy, as well as closed shoes with good soles. De Soto National Memorial is at 8300 De Soto Memorial Highway, Bradenton. For more information, call Linda Walters at 407-443-6943.

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HB chief oﬀers safety reminders

the buses are starting and stopping, the bicycle wheels are turning and the kids are scampering. It’s back to school time! Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer has issued safety reminders as a new school year gets underway. • Be alert while backing up. Walk around your vehicle and check for children and keep your foot on the brake until you shift into reverse. turn off the radio to better hear surroundings and know your vehicle’s blind spots. Back slowly and teach children never to play in, on, around or under vehicles. • Bicycle and pedestrian safety. Pedestrians should use the sidewalk if there is one. If not, walk on the side of the road facing traffic and cross streets at crosswalks or corners. While on a bicycle, ride in the same direction as traffic and obey traffic signs, signals and lane markings. At night, use a headlight and taillight. For walkers and riders, be visible. Wear bright and reflective colors on your clothes, shoes or wristbands. • School bus safety for riders and drivers. Motorists must stop when approaching a school bus that is stopped with red lights flashing and the “STOP” arm extended. The only exception is if there is a raised barrier, such as a concrete divider or at least 5 feet of unpaved space separating lanes of traffic. Motorists should be alert and watch for kids, especially near school buses, bus stops and in school parkBy Sandy Ambrogi, sandy@islander.org

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• Thursday, Aug. 10, first day of school. • 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, mobile blood donations at ame. • Monday, Sept. 4, no school, Labor Day. Anna Maria Elementary is at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. for more information, call 941708-5525.

Roser Guild awards scholars

academic successes continue for three local students named as recipients of the 2017-18 Roser Women’s guild scholarships. New scholarship winner Anthony Cucci will attend the university of South florida to study chemistry. He hopes to become a general surgeon. Sadie Elbert will be studying biochemistry at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Her goal is to discover new medicines and cures for existing diseases. Savannah Kiwacz will use the scholarship funds to study veterinary medicine at the university of central Florida with an eye on becoming a veterinarian. the full-time college students receive $750 per semester. Scholarship winners who maintain a 2.75 grade-point average, are renewed for Cucci up to four years. However, students must reapply yearly. Students whose scholarships are being renewed for 2017-18 are Joseph cucci, a sophomore at the university of Florida; Konstentina Lardas, who will be finishing her studies at FlorElbert ida international university; chelsea Perez, who will graduate from the University of Central Florida in 2018; and Erin Tribble, who is returning to the university of central florida to complete her degree in 2018. the roser guild thrift Store is Kiwacz an all-volunteer operation, managed by the roser Women’s guild. the store features clothing, housewares, small appliances, linens, books, jewelry and other donated items. Scholarship funding comes from the thrift store operated by the guild at roser memorial community church, 511 pine ave., anna maria. Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer, right, greets the shop is directly across the street from roser Anna Maria Elementary students on the first day of chapel. school 2016. Tokajer is offering safety reminders through the funds raised at the thrift store, the as AMI kids head back to class Aug. 10. Islander guild is able to support the scholarship fund and other Photo: Sandy Ambrogi community endeavors throughout the year. For more information, call the church office at 941-778-0414 or email info@roserchurch.com. ing lots. Children should wait in a safe place, away from the road, at bus stops and never walk behind a stopped bus. Children walk in front of the bus when exiting. So remember, stop on red, kids ahead. They may be out of the sight line. • Seatbelts and child restraints. Always wear a seatbelt. Florida law requires the use of seatbelts by drivers of motor vehicles and children riding in the car under the age of 18. children under the age of 12 should be seated in a back seat. Front air bags, when deployed, can be dangerous to children. children ages 4- and 5 years old must ride in a booster seat. Tokajer also reminds people that the Holmes Beach police will be out checking for speeders in school zones when school resumes Thursday, Aug. 10. — Sandy Ambrogi

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Environmentalists gather opposition prior to Aqua hearings

By Kathy prucnell islander reporter The first week in August was about gathering steam for environmentalists who oppose Aqua By The Bay. aqua developers carlos Beruff and Larry Lieberman are proposing 2,894 homes and 78,000 square feet of commercial space on a 2.5-mile long, 529-acre stretch off El Conquistador Parkway along Sarasota Bay, southeast of cortez. Ahead of county hearings, the nonprofit environment-minded groups have announced a rally, pulled together fact sheets, posters and other materials to inform the public of their concerns with the development plan and a 191-acre rezoning request. Since 2013, the nonprofits, joined by other environmental groups, such as the Sierra club and manatee county audubon Society, have opposed the plans for the mangrove-lined shore on Sarasota Bay. Sierra club member Stu Smith sent an email earlier this summer, saying the property includes “the bay’s finest mangroves and seagrass, best fishery and

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To show their resolve against Aqua By The Bay, the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage and Suncoast Waterkeeper Inc. plan to hold a rally. The organizers are asking supporters to gather 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at the roundabout on El Conquistador Parkway at 53rd Avenue— near the proposed development site — to hold signs in protest to the aqua project. The rally follows a public forum sponsored by FISH and Suncoast Waterkeeper — held after press time — 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Cortez road Baptist church.

largest shorebird habitat. aqua By the Bay endangers it all.” the same developers and their companies, Long Bar Pointe LLLP and Cargor VIII, were previously turned down by Manatee County commissioners when they sought county comprehensive plan and zoning changes to make way for canal dredging, a marina and hotel complex. In August 2013, hundreds of people packed the Bradenton area convention center in palmetto, opposing the project. after the county denial, the developers challenged the constitutionality of the comp plan, lost in the trial court in January 2016 and again, in February, in the 2nd District Court of Appeal. “Here we are again in August,” FISH vice president Jane von Hahmann said Aug. 1, while waiting to meet Suncoast Waterkeeper representative Andy Mele to review materials for the upcoming Aqua hearings. She noted the number of residents — and opposition — dwindle in the summer. “Look at Tidy Island, 75-85 percent of its population is gone,” she added. “The developers — they know this.” tidy island residents opposed the project at the last go-around of county hearings in april and may, predicting it will cause storm surges and flood homes on the island, just north of the project site. this time, the Beruff-Lieberman plans include a 12-foot wall on the perimeter of the bayside boundary, 16 high-rises and, according to environmentalists, up to 32 additional high-rises are left open by the plan. the developers say the number of additional high-rises will be market-driven. manatee county planning staff and a consultant hired in July are recommending approval of the Aqua plan. “The sum and substance of our work between now

Andy Mele and Jane von Hahmann pore over information in preparation for public forums on Aqua By The Bay, including Aug. 10 and Aug. 16 hearings at the county level. Islander Photo: Kathy Prucnell and the hearings will be to get a handle on the application, alert people, educate them and mobilize their opposition,” Mele wrote Aug. 4 in an email to The islander. “We can do the organizing, we can hope that the elected officials pay any heed to the will of their constituents, and beyond that, it’s court.” Suncoast Waterkeeper, Sierra Club and FISH representatives encourage people to express their concerns to the county board before the august hearings. the commission’s email addresses are online at mymanatee.org/home/government/board-of-commmissioners/email.

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Anna Maria debates merits, cost of multiuse path By Bianca BenedĂ Islander Reporter Anna Maria officials debated July 27 the merits of a multiuse path alongside Gulf Drive between CrossPointe Fellowship and Willow Avenue. The discussion came up when Mayor Dan Murphy asked commissioners if they would support such a path, which would cost $171,722 to build. But commissioners expressed hesitation about a path that mixes pedestrians and motorized vehicles, and Murphy agreed to rewrite the proposal to include only bikes and pedestrians and make a presentation to the commission Aug. 10. As proposed, the multiuse 10-foot-wide path would allow off-the-road pedestrian, bicycle, motorcycle and golf cart travel. The path would be constructed where there is currently a drainage swale. Murphy said the city would replace the swale with vertical infiltration to maintain stormwater drainage. Murphy told commissioners the path would eventually connect to Holmes Beachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bike path, adding that a multipurpose trail exists at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. However, the Coquina Beach trail is limited to pedestrians and bikers. Anna Maria Commissioner Dale Woodland said he supported constructing a multiuse path because it would get bicyclists off the road, give them a wide

path and put distance between cyclists and automobiles. Commissioners Doug Copeland, Carol Carter and Nancy Yetter expressed apprehension about including motorized vehicles and pedestrians on the same path. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think if it were more strictly a bike path, I can see safety being enhanced,â&#x20AC;? Yetter said. However, she said, if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s multiuse, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see the safety factor we want to achieve and I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a waste of money if thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no additional safety.â&#x20AC;? Copeland said he would support a proposal that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t include motorized vehicles. Commissioner Brian Seymour also supported the path, but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think it was the right time for Anna Maria to begin construction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How long will it sit and deteriorate before we do have some place to connect it to?â&#x20AC;? Seymour asked. Amy Tripp, who in 2015 designed a bike route on Anna Mariaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s less-traveled streets, told commissioners she supports the proposal. In addition, she told commissioners, the route wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end at Willow â&#x20AC;&#x201D; her route continues on Willow Avenue, allowing bicyclists to avoid most major roads. According to Trippâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s path, bicyclists can take Willow to North Shore Drive and then continue north. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am a big supporter of it happening,â&#x20AC;? she said Aug. 1.

Bicyclists ride in the designated bike lane between a drainage swale and vehicles on Gulf Drive in Anna Maria. Islander Photo: Bianca BenedĂ

Holmes Beach has a bicycle path proposal in place, island engineer Lynn Burnett said, but â&#x20AC;&#x153;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not apples to apples.â&#x20AC;? The Holmes Beach path wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be a multiuse path but a bicycle path. In addition, she said, the most recent proposal the city has been discussing connects Holmes Beach to Bradenton Beach, not Anna Maria. Murphy said it would take five to six months to complete the project. The path proposal is in the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10-year plan, Murphy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It seems like maybe some people have changed their mind,â&#x20AC;? although the new proposal might still allow for some motorized vehicles, such as a motorized wheelchair, for accessibility purposes. Zach Burch, Florida Department of Transportation representative for the southern portion of District 1, said multiuse paths that mix pedestrians and motorized vehicles exist along some highways and city roads in the state. He added that Florida statutes give local municipalities the right to construct such paths on local streets. The city commission will take up the discussion at the next budget session at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at city hall, 10005 Gulf Drive.

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Dune continued from page 14 city that protected dunes had been destroyed,â&#x20AC;? said Najmy. The contractor for the site, Agnelli Pools and Construction, 6000 Marina Drive, will be required to replace native growth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Basically, the DEP mitigation plan addressed things we already were going to do,â&#x20AC;? Frank Agnelli wrote in an email to the Islander. Agnelli, Najmy and Kaleta, who owns Beach to Bay Construction and other Holmes Beach businesses, were all listed on the DEP report. In the next three weeks, the DEP wants a response indicating what has been done to bring the job site into compliance or a timetable to address any shortcomings. Another DEP site inspection will be required. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is the departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desire that you are able to adequately address the aforementioned issues so that the matter can be closed,â&#x20AC;? Lynch wrote. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Failure to respond promptly may result in the initiation of formal enforcement proceedings.â&#x20AC;? The 1,398-square-foot home built in 1950 last sold in 2016 for $2.2 million. The initial state permit expires July 6, 2019.

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Anne Morse, Phyllis O’Keef and Cass Robertson host the July 26 meeting of the Just Older Youth group at Roser Memorial Community Church. The group will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, for a program on cyber-security with church finance administrator Matt Meehan. Roser is at 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. For more information about Roser or JOY, call the church office at 941-778-0414. Islander Photos: Courtesy Peggy Nash

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Golfing for God is a nine-hole scramble for golfers at all levels, followed by a buffet dinner and a Bible study session. the roser memorial community church event will be Wednesday, Aug. 9, and Wednesday, Aug. 30, at the IMG Academy Golf Club, 4350 El Conquistador Parkway, Bradenton. The cost for golf, dinner and Bible study will be $35. The cost for golf, dinner, Bible study and a clinic session is $40. Roser is at 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. For more information, call the church office at 941-778-0414.

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Barbara Lazzara, 83, of Anna Maria, died July 2. She was born Nov. 13, 1933, in New York to the late Carl and Ivabelle (Kirkpatrick) Jolly. She moved to Anna Maria more than 20 years ago, coming from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. While living in Oklahoma, she operated her own antique shop. after moving to anna maria she started the islander’s Market, which was in Anna Maria and Bradenton for many years. She was devoted to her large, extended family and many friends from all over the world. She was a mother, grandmother and aunt to so many who were friends of her own children. She attended St. Bernard catholic church in Holmes Beach. A service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at Shannon Funeral Home Westview Chapel, 5610 manatee ave. W., Bradenton. memorial donations may be made online to the Heart rhythm institute of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, hri. ouhsc.edu/Contribute.aspx. Condolences for the family may be made online at www.shannonfuneralhomes. com. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, ralph; daughters Melissa J. Lazzara of Anna Maria and Rosalie d’innella and husband pino of milan, italy; three grandchildren and many extended family members and friends.

they spent 53 years together until his passing. They moved to Oswego, Illinois, in 1968. She was a Kendall County public health nurse and taught prenatal care. She worked for weight control. She Tourt was a member of the Oswego Civic center and cancer society. after retiring, they moved to morrison, illinois, and then to Holmes Beach. mrs. tourt loved boating on the mississippi river, golfing, tennis, skiing, cross-country skiing, biking, jogging, Jazzercise, quilting and painting. She was in the Hibiscus club in florida. She collected and polished agates and also collected miniature items and figures for a Victorian dollhouse. Most of all, she loved playing the piano and organ, had a love for cats and loved meeting new people. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of annunciation in Holmes Beach. mrs. tourt is survived by her lifelong friend, Bonnie gulbrandsen of Bradenton; sons timothy r. and fiance Maureen O’Malley of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, and Jeffrey S. and wife Cindy of Yorkville, Illinois; grandchildren Tyler J., Chad W. and wife Bethany, Zeb D. and fiance Lindsey McDonald, and Bradley S.; and great-grandchildren Hailee June and Clara Jean.

Jean Ann Tourt, 88, died Aug. 1. She was born Jan. 23, 1929, in Hempstead, New York, to Donald Rowe and dorothy gibbs. She graduated from Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York, in 1950 with a degree in nursing. She worked as a public health nurse in Nassau County, New York. She married Thomas R. Tourt Nov. 23, 1953, and

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Cops & Court By Kathy Prucnell, Islander Reporter

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A Bradenton man caught inside a beachfront home that he told police he owned with singer-songwriter Mariah Carey was sentenced to probation and ordered to pay ATEM Partnership more than $15,000 in restitution. Jason Lowell James, now 38, pleaded no contest July 17 to felony charges of burglary and criminal mischief. Judge Brian Iten sentenced James to 36 months probation and ordered him to enter a treatment program. Holmes Beach police found James watching television and drinking beer at a residence in the 100 block of White Avenue in March 2015 after a neighbor reported the break-in involving a shattered window, scratched floors and damaged doors and shutters. A representative of the owner and Carey advised they had no relationship with James. Since his arrest, the court held several competency hearings. James also was jailed after failing to comply with a court order to live with his parents and attend an addiction program. In June, relying on two health professionals, Iten ruled James competent to proceed to trial. As part of the July plea, the judge ordered James to pay $15,075.53 in restitution to ATEM, the property owner, and $922 in fines and costs, including $200 to the Holmes Beach Police Department for investigation and $100 to the state attorney for prosecution.

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Jose Centeno-Casique, 43, of Bradenton, was arrested July 17 after police were alerted to a reckless driver in a red pickup entering Holmes Beach. Officer Tom Fraser followed the pickup north on Marina Drive, observed it swerving into the bike lane and crossing the center lines. The officer stopped the vehicle in the 6900 block of Palm Drive. Centeno-Casique was arrested for Centenodriving under the influence and on a Casique suspended license, according to the police report. During the traffic stop, the officer noticed a can of beer in a cup holder and that Centeno-Casique responded to the officer in slurred speech. Fraser reported the motorist failed field-sobriety tests. Centeno-Casique was transported to the Holmes Beach police station, where he provided breath samples measuring 0.249 and 0.231 blood alcohol content. He was booked at the Manatee County jail and released on $620 bond pending an 8:25 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, arraignment at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

A hefty restitution order and probation close the cases of two Bradenton men accused of the 2016 burglaries caught on tape at Galati Yacht Sales in Anna Maria. Tyler Hollingshead, 24, and Jacob Bennett, 19, pleaded no contest July 18 to charges stemming from the burglaries a little more than a year ago. Twelfth Circuit Judge Brien Iten ordered the men jointly and severally liable for $12,933.76 in restitution to Michael Galati. Iten withheld adjudication on multiple burglary counts for both men. And for Bennett, the judge withheld adjudication on counts of dealing in stolen property and obtaining money from a pawn broker. Both men were sentenced to 4-year probation. Monthly payments to Galati are a condition of Bennett’s probation. Three juveniles also were charged and arrested for the burglaries, however, no court record is available for the minors. A surveillance camera recorded Bennett, Hollingshead and the three juveniles in the 800 block of South Bay Boulevard as they stole items from dry-docked yachts at the marina, including a shotgun and pistol. They broke glass and damaged some of the vessels. A Manatee County Sheriff’s Office investigation led to the arrests. Both Hollingshead and Bennett were assessed more than $700 in fines and costs, including $200 for MCSO investigative costs.

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William A. Lewis Jr., left, and Steve Machak converse with Holmes Beach Police Sgt. Vern McGowin July 24 at the Island Coffee Haus, 5350 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. The HBPD offered free coffee in the morning to encourage conversation and to get to know people in the community. Islander Photo: Terry O’Connor

By Kathy Prucnell

Island police blotter

Anna Maria July 18, 100 block of Pelican Drive, open door. Manatee County sheriff’s deputies were called to investigate an open door on a balcony. After West Manatee Fire Rescue assisted with a ladder to the second floor, the deputies determined there had been no forced entry and no apparent burglary. The deputies secured the residence. July 18, Bayfront Park, 316 N. Bay Blvd., trespass. Five juveniles and an adult were observed at a picnic table after park hours at 4:30 a.m. by MCSO deputies. Marijuana and paraphernalia were found and confiscated. All six people were issued trespass warnings. The park is closed 10 p.m.-5 a.m. July 19, 100 block of Oak Avenue, Baker Act. Deputies performing a welfare check had the subject transported to a medical facility. Anna Maria is policed by MCSO. Bradenton Beach July 28, 900 block of Gulf Drive, hit-and-run. A 25-year-old Bradenton man was found and arrested after his silver car rear-ended a vehicle that had stopped for a pedestrian in the crosswalk. After the silver car fled the scene, authorities found it and its driver broken down at the corner of 43rd Street and 21st Avenue West in Bradenton. The man confessed to police, was arrested and transported to jail. No injuries were reported. July 29, 2800 block of Avenue C, burglary. Upon returning from vacation, an owner reported a 1921 22-barrel revolver, jewelry and a collection valued at more than $10,000, including coins, silver certificates, a proof set and 1921-23 hundred-dollar-bill collections, missing from the residence. Police determined there had been no forced entry. Aug. 1, Coquina Beach, 1400 Gulf Drive S., lewd and lascivious. Police asked the state attorney’s office to issue an arrest warrant for a 26-year-old man accused of entering a woman’s bathroom and fondling his private parts. The woman who reported the incident told the police she was afraid of the man. Bradenton Beach is policed by BBPD. Cortez July 17, 115th Street and Cortez Road West, seized

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tag. An MCSO deputy pulled over a motorist traveling west on Cortez Road at 60 mph in a 45-mph zone and determined his license was suspended. The officer seized the tag, based on a prior order. July 21, 3800 block of 118th Street, domestic. Deputies were called to a disturbance involving a man and woman. The mother was worried about the father taking their 5-year-old child, but deputies reported the boy appeared healthy and happy. They also determined the argument had been only verbal. Cortez is policed by MCSO. Holmes Beach July 22, 6700 block of Gulf Drive, obstructing police. A Holmes Beach police officer was dispatched to a crash and located the vehicle occupants. A woman passenger yelled and swore at the officer, preventing him from conducting a crash investigation. The officer arrested the woman and transported her to the Manatee County jail. July 26, Island Bazaar, 3304 E. Bay Drive, theft. A St. Petersburg woman, concealing items she took from the store valued at $221.32, walked out of the store. She was stopped by a manager. Police found jewelry in her pocket and clothes in her shopping bag. HBPD also assisted Bradenton Police Department with a report of the woman stealing a vehicle parked in front of the store. She allegedly took the vehicle and prescription drugs from her boyfriend in Bradenton, who told police she ingested 20 Xanax and five Ativan pills. EMS responded, transported her to Blake Medical Center. She was cleared and arrested by BPD. July 28, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, criminal mischief. A male was caught on video keying a car in the parking lot. Police, lifeguards and the victim were unable to locate the person on the beach.

July 29, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, tag. A vehicle was parked in a no-parking zone, blocking traffic. An officer ran the plate and seized the tag based on a prior order. The vehicle was towed. July 29, 200 block at 83rd Street, trespass warning. An argument broke out among family members when a 30-year-old Bradenton woman attempted to retrieve her deceased husband’s belongings. The trespass warning was issued to the Bradenton woman. Waivers of prosecution were signed by the woman and her sisterin-law. July 29, 5800 block of Gulf Drive, marijuana. MCSO alerted Holmes Beach police to suspicious circumstances at a condominium unit. HBPD responded and found a 32-year-old man with a handgun. The man was issued a notice to appear for possessing 6.39 grams of marijuana. Aug. 1, 700 block of Manatee Avenue, marijuana. A police officer clocked a vehicle speeding 60 mph in a 35-mph zone, stopped the 26-year-old motorist and observed an odor of marijuana. The woman told police she had contraband in the vehicle. The officers found 1.4 grams of marijuana, a glass pipe in a metal tin in the vehicle. She was ticketed for speeding and arrested for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia and booked at 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. Island watch: In an emergency, call 911. To report information on island crime, call the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Anna Maria substation, 941-7088899; Bradenton Beach police, 941-778-6311; or Holmes Beach police, 941-708-5804.

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Shark-drag investigation uncovers other violations

By Kathy prucnell islander reporter Authorities investigating the shark-dragging video — as well as thousands on social media demanding those responsible be held accountable — hope for a decision soon. “The more we dig, it seems like the more crimes — at least fishing violations — we uncover,” said Assistant State Attorney Andrew Van Sickle, the prosecutor assigned to animal abuse cases in manatee county. Van Sickle said Aug. 7 a formal decision from the 12th Judicial Circuit State Attorney is expected by mid-august. He compared the investigation to “pulling a thread” that keeps unraveling. Various groups have offered to support charges against the men in court, he added. although the state and law enforcement aren’t releasing names, Van Sickle says they know the men responsible. Still the investigation is building. “We have received a large number of tips from the public and we’re looking into every one of them,” said Klepper, spokesman for the Florida Fish and Wildlife conservation commission. outrage has catapulted online and in the media, including CNN, The New York Times, Washington post, chicago tribune, and overseas to include the daily mail and the BBc. More than 196,600 people have signed a Change. org petition calling for the arrest of the men for the shark-dragging incident and other alleged acts of animal cruelty. The petition seeks jail time, community service and the revocation of fishing licenses. Mark “the Shark” Quartiano of Miami initially brought the video of the group of men in a speedboat dragging a shark to the attention of authorities. Quartiano told the media he received that video and a photo of a filleted shark from Michael Wenzel, who boasted to him about the shark-killing. The video shows three men aboard a speeding boat, allegedly michael Wenzel captaining the boat, Burns Easterling commenting, “Look, it’s almost already dead,” and Spencer Heintz on his phone. A fourth man, Bo Benac, is alleged to be behind the camera. Easterling grew up on the island, where his father was the original developer of the failed Tidemark Lodge, now being developed as Waterline Resort. Manatee county planning section manager robert Wenzel and county commissioner Betsy Benac are parents of

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A photo of Michael Wenzel on the Save the Tarpon Facebook page depicts the apparent mishandling of the fish, which can be hooked, but tarpon exceeding 40 inches must remain in the water if there is no tag. Wenzel and Benac. Heintz is the son of attorney Steven e. Heintz, a local personal injury attorney. numerous other videos of abuse allegedly at the hands of Wenzel and friends have circulated online since the Quartiano video release. They show some of the men shooting fish with handguns and flare guns, pouring beer into the gills of a hammerhead shark and the mouth of a goliath grouper, harassing a manatee by putting a water hose in its mouth, pulling the wings of a white pelican, and other abuse. capt. david White of anna maria charters said Wenzel has been known for killing tarpon in the area “for a couple of years.” Wenzel was previously investigated by the FWC, although no charges were brought, which may be what prompted him to label himself as “FWC’s Most Wanted” on Instagram and Facebook. White said the men deserve to be arrested and

the florida fish and Wildlife conservation Commission law enforcement division and the 12th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office would like to formally thank the many individuals that have provided information and expressed concern over the numerous videos and images that have been seen over social media involving individuals and wildlife. We share your concern, and we are committed to conserving florida’s natural resources. FWC law enforcement investigators and the state attorneys are diligently working toward a swift and lawful resolution to this case. We appreciate Gov. Scott’s leadership on this issue as well. These investigations are complex, and we also appreciate the public’s understanding and patience. We take these incidents seriously, and this investigation is moving forward. if anyone has additional information, images or videos that provide more evidence regarding any of these incidents, please contact the fWc’s Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-3922 or Tip@MyFWC. com. never allowed back on the water. “Even if nothing happens, this will follow them the rest of their lives,” he said. Gov. Rick Scott spoke out on the incident in a July 28 letter to the FWC. He called it irresponsible and reckless abuse and asked for a review of fishing regulations and state law “to ensure such inhumane acts are strictly prohibited.” Apparently, the county will not take comments. Manatee County Attorney Mickey Palmer read a statement Aug. 3 to the Board of County Commissioners, recommending it “refrain from entertaining comments” about the shark video and such matters, saying they “apparently occurred on and in the waters of the state of Florida” and “not the business of county government.” A spokesperson for the men, Jon Weiffenbach Jr. of Weiffenbach & Reinhart, a law firm in Bradenton, said to be a friend of the families, did not respond to July 28 and Aug. 5 emails asking for comment on the investigation or whether any of the men have issued an apology.

Cortez Road-119th Street bottleneck solutions announced

By Kathy prucnell islander reporters Temporary road measures will soon change the landscape at 119th Street and cortez road West. David Wheeler, traffic safety program engineer for florida department of transportation, district 1, announced a plan aug. 4 to implement improvements at the 119th Street intersection with Cortez Road. The improvements are expected to be operational by the end of the year. they are hoped to solve the long-standing bottleneck at the misaligned intersection, which is blamed for long traffic backups to and from Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key at peak tourist season. As far as the “ultimate improvements,” Wheeler confirmed the DOT will pursue a permanent realignment of the intersection through the florida maritime museum property. For the interim improvements, the DOT will install temporary structures to direct traffic and remove the signal except for the north leg of 119th Street. From the north, motorists will still be able to turn east. “A stop sign will be installed on the south leg of 119th Street West allowing motorists to turn onto Cortez Road without waiting for a lighted signal,” Wheeler continued. The temporary solution will provide “free flow” eastbound traffic from the islands — only stopping for pedestrians who activate a walk signal, according to the release. dot government affairs and communications manager officer Zac Burch said the temporary improvements will cost about $200,000, and be funded by a

state budget reserved for operational improvements. Burch said studies support the need for the designalized south leg because “traffic gets backed up because of the signal,”. Worrisome for villagers, however, is how changes to the main drag of Cortez — with residences and numerous businesses, including restaurants, docks and boat yards — will force more traffic into the village. Linda Molto, a 32-year Cortez resident, opposes the interim improvements. “If there’s no break in the traffic, we don’t get out,” molto said. “There’s nothing helping us turn left. It just looks pretty bad for me. It’s as though we’re not important,” she added. Jane von Hahmann, who resides and owns businesses on the south side of cortez road at 119th Street, says the plan will “only inconvenience” Cortez. “But we’ll see,” she said Aug. 4. The DOT met with Cortez residents and businesses in the past month about the interim plans, von Hahmann said, adding she expects waist-high barriers will be installed on cortez road. Previous plans have shown a new eastbound lane to be added on Cortez Road from 121st Street through the intersection, but Burch said he was uncertain Aug. 4 if such a lane would be added. The temporary plan shows two eastbound lanes tapering to about 250 feet east of the 119th Street. if the interim changes do not improve the intersection or “make it worse,” Burch said, the DOT can fix them. the push to improve the intersection began in

March 2016 with a letter from the three island mayors and the mayor of Longboat Key to the dot, requesting “quick fixes” to seasonal traffic issues. A $3.7 million project — including other corridor improvements — was previewed at a May public hearing where more than 150 people viewed and commented on the plan. from the meeting, Burch said the eventual realignment through the museum property emerged as “far and away the most popular solution of the residents — and our engineers agreed.” Cortez and mainland residents, who pushed for a long-term plan that considered the Cortez traffic problems and future developments, clashed with Longboat Key Mayor Terry Gans and town manager Dave Bullock, who favored the “free-flow” of traffic from the islands to the mainland. Meanwhile, Manatee County property manager Joy Leggett-Murphy has estimated a two-year process for the intersection’s realignment to take shape. She reported in July she was working with a board that oversees Florida Community Trust grants, which needs to approve the land grab because the county purchased the museum with grant funds and restrictions. A county-owned easement will likely be vacated and notices required, Leggett-murphy said. also, relocating a historical boat shop near the intersection may be needed. The 1908 Asa H. Pillsbury boat shop, according to the DOT’s newest plan, is 22 feet from the planned alignment of 119th Street. Leggett-Murphy said expansion plans for the boat shop might necessitate its relocation, possibly behind the museum parking lot.

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Why don’t they tend to fly in the rain? I checked in with the folks at the National Audubon Society and the cornell Lab of ornithology at Cornell University, who provided an explanation. With their oiled feathers from preen glands, birds are mostly waterproof or watertight. They can and do fly in the rain, but in rainstorms they often are seen perched or grounded. It has to do with air not water. Here’s what Mary McCann for BirdNote, an Audubon program, said: “Storms alter the medium in which flight takes place — the air itself. Rainstorms tend to occur when atmospheric pressure is low. Air in a low-pressure system is less dense. But it’s dense air that gives birds the aerodynamic lift they need to take wing. Falling rain and high humidity also add lots of water molecules to the air. That water takes up space in the air, making it even less dense.” So, mccann continued, “rather than fly, many birds perch and conserve energy during a storm. they sit it out under the cover of a tree. or perch on a fence wire facing into the wind, reducing their air resistance — and limiting the loss of precious body heat.” And it’s just a box of rain.

By Lisa Neff

A box of rain

the rainy season is upon us and i’m humming a grateful dead tune. “Box of Rain” was the last song performed live in the final encore at a Grateful Dead concert at Chicago’s Soldier Field July 9, 1995, before Jerry Garcia died. and, to bring deadheads full circle, “Box of Rain” was the first song played at the fare thee Well show at Soldier Field July 3, 2015. the music is by bassist phil Lesh and the lyrics by robert Hunter for Neff Phil, who wanted a song for a gift to his ailing father. “Box of Rain,” which draws from American folk and country roots, was the first track on “American Beauty,” recorded in San Francisco in 1970 and without a doubt my favorite studio album by the dead. give a listen, or cue up on the internet a favorite live recording among Deadheads, the April 2, 1973, performance at Boston Garden — it’s out there for a listen. Such tender, touching lyrics: “And it’s just a box of rain, I don’t know who put it there/Believe it if you need it or leave it if you dare/And it’s just a box of rain, or a ribbon for your hair/Such a long, long time to be gone and a short time to be there.” I like to imagine a box of rain — the materials and the size change depending on where I’m at in life, but I usually picture a paper box in cupped hands. I’ll tell you, Robert Hunter explained the title and lyric as so: “By ‘box of rain,’ I meant the world we live on” — which we should care for as much as a gift

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A bird in the rain. Says Mary McCann for the National Audubon Society’s BirdNote: “Rather than fly, many birds perch and conserve energy during a storm.… But when the storm passes, birds once again take to the skies.” More about BirdNote can be found at audubon.org. Islander Photo: Lisa Neff that fits in our cupped hands. A couple of weeks ago, I was looking out a window of my home in Anna Maria, watching starlings flutter in and out of the trees and listening to music when “Box of Rain” came up on the playlist. “Look out any window/Any morning, any evening, any day/Maybe the sun is shining/Birds are winging, no rain is falling from a heavy sky.” I thought about the line, “Birds are winging, no rain is falling from a heavy sky,” about how in the rain those starlings perch on utility wires and tree branches.

Call to stabilize the shore

De Soto National Memorial in west Bradenton is seeking volunteers to help with a “living shoreline stabilization” project that is designed to protect the park’s trails and ecosystems. From 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 12-13, volunteers will join park rangers, students and scientists with the University of Central Florida Coastal and estuarine lab in placing protective oyster shell bags and planting mangrove seedlings. an announcement from de Soto said, “With the ever increasing threat of gradual rising sea levels, many of the park’s trails will be threatened. This project, and many like it, will potentially help reduce these effects of global climate change on the park.” The park is at 8300 De Soto Memorial Highway, Bradenton. for more information about volunteering, call the ranger station at 941-792-0458.

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Sea turtle nests fare well in face of Emily’s onslaught By chrisann Silver esformes islander reporter Tropical Storm Emily staged a sneak attack from the Gulf of Mexico, forming just offshore and making landfall at about 10:45 a.m. July 31 on Anna Maria island. as the storm pushed ashore and northeast across Florida, downpours, high winds and rough surf pounded the island’s beaches — and washed over some sea turtle nests. Standing water can flood sea turtle nests, drowning the hatchlings inside the water-permeable eggs. However, Suzi Fox, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring executive director, said she was pleased to find many of the nests remain viable — likely to hatch. “there is a lot of nesting in the center and high zones of the beach, so that is good,” Fox said. AMITW counted 376 unhatched nests, many of which are in the dunes above the high tide line, before emily. those nests should be unaffected by the storm, according to Fox. “There will be a little drop in the hatch rate, but we’re good with that,” Fox said Aug. 1. aug. 1, the morning after emily passed over the island, AMITW volunteers walking the beach near 33rd Street in Holmes Beach found tracks indicating a nest in the dunes had hatched. Additionally, Fox said, “Quite a few nests hatched the night before the

Turtle watch: ‘Flashlights aren’t the problem’

Lights visible to sea turtles — nesting and hatching — are a problem. It is potentially lifethreatening for the turtles. As nesting season peaks, turtle watch executive director Suzi Fox said people using flashlights to navigate the beach at night are oK. Fox said red LED flashlights are best, but never shine any light on wildlife. She encourages families to enjoy the beach after dark, but home lighting remains a problem. after nesting or hatching, adult sea turtles and their hatchlings are drawn by their instincts to the Gulf of Mexico by the reflection of the moon and stars on the water’s surface. Disorientations can occur when lights visible from the shoreline attract turtles from the water, making them vulnerable to predators, exhaustion or dehydration. Fox advises people in beachfront accommodations turn off outside lights and shut curtains and blinds after dark. Evening inspections indicate chandelier lighting over dining tables are glaring through windows and sliding doors that face the beach. the simple solution is to turn off the chandelier or shut the blinds. “On Anna Maria Island, we have families out after dark having fun, and we don’t want to put a damper on that,” Fox said Aug. 1. “Just use good judgment.”

AMITW sea turtle stats as of Aug. 6: 469 nests, 452 false crawls, 118 hatched nests and approximately 6,971 hatchlings to the sea.

The beach near 70th Street in Holmes Beach is packed with people Aug. 1, the day after Tropical Storm Emily made landfall on Anna Maria Island. Staked sea turtle nests are scattered among beachgoers taking in the sun. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

storm.” Fox was pleased to find most of the stakes used to mark the nests remained in place and there were nests that had not been touched by the higher-than-usual tide. Fox said AMITW estimated it lost stakes for 28 nests, most of which were located at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. She said that part of the island sustained the highest wind gusts, some up to 45 mph, according to the national Weather Service. She said the manatee county beach tractor driver has been instructed to avoid certain areas where nests could be submerged under the sand without markers. The markers will not be replaced, mostly because doing so could damage the eggs in the clutches. Additionally, Fox said there were no reports of sea turtle eggs, which look like ping-pong balls, rolling in the surf.

“this important piece of info tells me the eggs are still in the ground unmarked,” Fox wrote in an Aug. 1 email. as of aug. 6, amitW reported 469 nests had been laid since May 12 — the most documented sea turtle nests on the island since the group started collecting data in 1997. Nests are due to hatch through the last week in october, so it is important for people to adhere to regulations regarding turtle-friendly lighting by keeping lights visible from the shoreline low and shielded, said Fox. “Losing turtles to nature is just the way it goes, but losing turtles because people aren’t careful about lights is human intervention,” Fox said. “And that is just wrong.” for more information about sea turtles, contact Fox at suzilfox@gmail.com or 941-778-5638.

Lights out!

Holmes Beach code enforcement officer JT Thomas patrols the beach during sea turtle season, often alerting tenants in rental condos their interior lights are visible from the beachfront. At this complex near 70th Street Aug. 3, a sea turtle nest is ready to hatch. People in the units reacted quickly, closing blinds and dousing lights. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy After trimming seagrape plants around the patio at Sunset Beach condos in Holmes Beach, the globe light fixtures around the pool were visible from the shore. Management agreed to replace the bulbs with turtle-friendly bulbs, and Holmes Beach code officer JT Thomas also reminded them not to trim again until after turtle season in November. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy

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Skimmer colony, chicks unscathed by tropical storm

By chrisann Silver esformes islander reporter Skimmers hang tough in the face of a storm. Shorebirds are equipped to handle tropical weather and the black skimmer colony nesting on the beach in Holmes Beach is no exception. The colony near the 5400 block of Gulf Drive is approaching the end of its nesting season on anna Maria Island. It includes about 200 birds with 70 chicks as of Aug. 3, according to Suzi Fox, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring executive director. No skimmer nests were lost in Tropical Storm Emily, which made landfall on the island July 31.

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The endangered black-and-white birds with a touch of orange on their beaks can easily be observed soaring low over the Gulf of Mexico waters, skimming for food along the shallow shoreline. When skimmer eggs were spotted May 21, the nesting area on the beachfront at the condos at 5400 Gulf Drive was roped off for the birds’ protection. Since then, their boundaries have been expanded as birds expand their area by moving their nests outside of the roped boundaries. “The birds still sitting on eggs are annoyed with the chicks running around pestering them, so many skimmer parents have moved their older chicks outside the buffer zone,” Fox said. additionally, amitW volunteers recently reported

Reminder: Keep beach safe for sea turtles

the florida fish and Wildlife conservation commission recommends residents and visitors in Florida’s coastal communities follow these guidelines for sea turtle safety: Hands off hatchlings. Sea turtle hatchlings are emerging from their nests and crawling into the Gulf of Mexico through October. Remember, ‘hands-off’ is the best policy for beachgoers encountering sea turtle hatchlings. Digging into a nest or picking up a hatchling is against the law. turn out the lights, save a life. turn off or adjust lighting along the beachfront to prevent nesting sea turtles and hatchlings from becoming disoriented and going toward the glow of light on land, instead of natural light reflecting on the surface of the gulf. Indoor lights should be turned off with curtains closed after dark, and outdoor lighting should be turtle-friendly bulbs, installed on low fixtures and shielded from view at the shoreline. Clear the way at the end of the day. Nesting mothers and hatchlings can become trapped, confused or impeded by gear left on the beach at night. remove items such as canopies, tents, rafts and beach furniture at the end of the day and fill in holes or level sand castles before dusk. Report sick, injured, entangled or dead sea turtles to the fWc Wildlife alert Hotline, at 1-888404-3922, #FWC or *FWC on a cellphone or text tip@myfWc.com. Visit myfwc.com/seaturtle and click on “Sea Turtles and Lights” or “Wildlife Friendly Lighting” for more ways to keep the beach safe for wildlife.

sighting a banded skimmer. Turns out, on checking the band ID, it was banded as a chick in 2015 in St. Pete Beach, according to Beth forys, professor of environmental science and biology at Eckerd College. Forys said the skimmer has been seen a few times at Fort DeSoto in St. Petersburg, but this is the first sighting on anna maria island. Fox will be speaking about the island skimmer colony at the Suncoast Shorebird partnership volunteer party, 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at Eckerd College. Representatives from around the state were invited to the event to discuss shorebird activities in their area. for more information about shorebirds or to report a sick or injured shorebird, contact Fox at suzilfox@ gmail.com or 941-778-5638. A juvenile black skimmer, left, stands next to a mature skimmer July 15 on the beach in the 5400 block of Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: Courtesy AMITW/Pete Gross

Sea turtle nest excavation produces live hatchlings

Nick Yatros, left, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring volunteer, looks on Aug. 4, as mom, Maria Yatros, also a volunteer, places a hatchling in a bucket held by AMITW section coordinator Annie Camp. Two live hatchlings were found in the nest as it was excavated on the beach near 33rd Street in Holmes Beach. The nest was discovered June 6. According to Camp, it hatched July 31, the same day Tropical Storm Emily made landfall on Anna Maria Island. AMITW waits 72 hours before excavating a hatched nest — digging into it — to collect data. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

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Adult football action continues, youth soccer starts up

By Kevin P. Cassidy Islander Reporter The adult flag football league at the Center of Anna Maria Island completed its second week of action with games Aug. 1 and Aug. 3. Mason Martin Construction sits atop the standings with a perfect 3-0 record, one victory ahead of second-place teams Beach House Real Estate and Talucci Construction with 2-0 records. Beach Bums is alone in fourth place with a 1-1 record, followed by Avis Car Rentals at 1-2 and Moss Builders and Cassidy Truly Nolen at 0-3. The game of the week was Beach Bums’ 27-26 come-from-behind victory Aug. 3 over Avis Car Rentals. Avis led 20-7 at halftime but, after holding Avis on downs to open the second half, Beach Bums roared back, outscoring Avis 20-6 in the second half. Quarterback Chuck Buky threw for 170 yards, including three touchdown passes and three extra points, while also adding 75 rushing yards and a touchdown run. Karri Stephens was his favorite receiver, finishing with five catches for 125 yards, including a touchdown and a pair of extra points. Chad Woods finished with 25 receiving yards, including a touchdown and an extra point, while Jay Hoffmeister completed the scoring in the victory with a touchdown reception. Quarterback Jason Sato threw for 190 yards and four touchdown passes to lead Beach Bums, which also received a huge game from Jesse Griffin, who finished with eight catches for 145 yards and three touchdowns. Chris Sullins added a touchdown catch and an extra point, while Mike Brusso finished with 30 receiving yards and an extra point in the loss. Mason Martin Construction rolled to a 32-13 victory over Moss Builders in the second game of the evening behind four touchdown passes and 125 passing yards from QB Tim Shaughnessy. His favorite target was Frank Agnelli, who finished with five catches for 130 yards, including two touchdowns and an extra point. Brianna Roberts added a pair of touchdown receptions, while Caleb Roberts threw for 50 yards and a touchdown pass and added a 5-yard touchdown reception and extra point in the victory. Ryan Moss threw for 110 yards, including a touchdown pass, while also adding 40 receiving yards. Eric

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Sarasota Bay Watch will hold the 10th annual Great Scallop Search the morning of Aug. 26. The event will begin at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron on City Island, 1717 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, with check-in at 8 a.m. From there, the searchers will depart by boat to designated locations in the bay, where they will look for and count scallops. The searchers do not harvest the scallops. The event supports the Florida Wildlife Research Institute and helps SBW monitor the scallop population in Sarasota Bay. Participants need to bring their own snorkeling gear and they’ll be equipped and trained to search for scallops. A lunch will be provided after the search, at about noon. For more information or to register, go online to sarasotabaywatch.org.

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Avis Car Rental receiver Jesse Griffin and Beach Bums defender Karri Stephens both eye the incoming pass during Aug. 3 adult flag football action at the Center of Anna Maria Island. The game went to Beach Bums 27-26. Islander Photo: Kevin P. Cassidy

Gledhill threw for 40 yards and a touchdown. Jacob Berger added a touchdown and an extra point reception, while Jordan Demers finished with 40 receiving yards and a touchdown in the loss. The final game Aug. 3 saw Talucci Construction roll to a 33-18 victory over Truly Nolen behind the all-around play of quarterback Ray Gardner, who threw for 105 yards, including two touchdown passes and four extra points while adding 50 rushing and receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns. As if that weren’t enough, Gardner also had an interception return for a touchdown on defense. Kevin Roman finished with a pair of touchdown receptions to go along with 45 receiving yards, while Christina Calvary added two extra points and 35 receiving yards in the victory. Pat Harrington threw for 160 yards and three touchdown passes to Jake Parsons. Parsons finished with five catches for 115 yards for Truly Nolen, which also received three catches for 45 yards from Ben Sato in the loss. Avis Car Rentals opened Aug. 1 action with a 34-0 thrashing of Truly Nolen behind quarterback Jason Sato, who threw for 210 yards, including four touchdown passes and four extra points. Danny Murphy was his top target, finishing with five catches for 90 yards, including a pair of touchdowns and an extra point. Griffin added four catches for 75 yards, including a touchdown and a pair of extra points, while Brusso finished with a touchdown and an extra point to go with 45 receiving yards. Truly Nolen was led by quarterback Harrington’s 160 passing yards and receiver Ben Sato, who finished with five catches for 90 yards in the loss. Mason Martin outscored Beach Bums 34-20 behind the running and passing of quarterback Shaughnessy, who threw for 150 yards, two touchdown passes and four extra points, while also adding 30 rushing yards, 10 receiving yards and scoring three touchdowns. Agnelli added 55 receiving yards and scored a touchdown and an extra point, while Caleb Roberts finished with 40 receiving yards and a touchdown. Brianna Roberts and David Green completed the scoring with extra points. Rick Puskas threw for 160 yards, including two touchdowns and two extra points to lead Beach Bums, which also received 60 receiving yards and a touchdown from Stephens and 40 receiving yards, including a touchdown and an extra point from Woods, who also had an interception return for a touchdown in the loss. The final game Aug. 1 saw Beach House Real Estate edge Moss Builders 21-14 behind three touchdown passes and 135 passing yards from Don Purvis. Southernaire Fishing Charters

Receiver Mike Gillum had three catches for 65 yards, including two touchdowns and an extra point, while Emily Argeros added 30 receiving yards and a touchdown in the victory. Moss Builders managed only 105 passing yards between Moss and Eric Gledhill. The lone touchdown pass went to Jacob Berger, who finished with 20 receiving yards and an extra point. Demers completed the Moss scoring with an interception return for a touchdown in the loss. Horseshoe news The team of Hank Huyghe and Tim Sofran teamed up again and posted the only 3-0 pool play record to earn their third consecutive trip to the winner’s circle Aug. 2 in horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. Sofran made it four victories in a row, this time walking his way past the team of Steve Doyle and Neil Hennessey 24-20 in the title game. Play gets under way 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 Tropical Storm Emily saturated the greens and washed out the golf action at the Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach last week. Youth soccer starts up in Anna Maria Registration for the fall youth soccer season at the Center of Anna Maria Island is underway. Cost for the league, which will start playing matches Sept. 9 and runs until late October, is $10 for members and $126 for non-members. All games will be played Tuesdays and Saturdays at the center. The deadline to register is Aug. 26. The instructional division for ages 3-5 will have weekly clinics and games, but no evaluations or scorekeeping. However, mandatory player evaluations — tryouts — are scheduled for all other age divisions at the following dates and times. Aug. 29: 6 p.m. ages 6-7 Aug. 29: 7 p.m. ages 8-10 Aug. 30: 6 p.m. ages 11-13 Aug. 30: 7 p.m. ages 14-17 Registration can be completed online at www.centerami.org or at the center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. For more information, call 941-778-1908 or email will@centerami.org.

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Tropical storm, bad etiquette can spoil a dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fishing By Capt. Danny Stasny Islander Reporter Fishing around Anna Maria Island is proving to be slightly challenging in the wake of Tropical Storm Emily. Our clear emerald green waters are now the color of iced tea â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and since we are in the south, I guess itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;sweet tea.â&#x20AC;? Anyway, persistence and having an arsenal of spots to investigate is key to finding a bite in the aftermath of one of these storms. The fish are still here, you just have to know Stasny where to find them. I find it best to start off with the pattern used prior to â&#x20AC;&#x153;the blow,â&#x20AC;? and start branching out from there. Eventually we find a bite and, if we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, we can always just say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I guess theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not biting.â&#x20AC;? On my Southernaire excursions, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re managing to find enough fish to stay busy. Some spots are working and some arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. In the spots that are producing, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m watching clients reel up flounder up to 20 inches, as well as mangrove snapper and some keeper gag grouper. Needless to say, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m fishing structure. On the flats, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m finding spotted seatrout and Spanish mackerel accommodating, although I feel the bite will greatly improve once the water settles and clears up. There are mangrove snapper in the deeper grass areas, which are a welcome sight among the trout and mackerel. Kind of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;mixed bagâ&#x20AC;? and variety for the dinner table. On a final note, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to touch upon the topic of etiquette on the water. Now I know this is a wide and vast area of discussion that could fill volumes, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just going to write about a specific incident I experienced recently while fishing a small, not so well-known rock pile in Tampa Bay. I was anchored up just minding my own business, smiling as I watched my clients reel up snapper and macks. The action was pretty good and, boy was it due. The morning bite up to then had been a bit of a struggle. As this bite commenced, out of the corner of my eye, I noticed a boat in the distance making its way in my direction. I recognized the boat and wondered why the captain was heading straight at me. As the boat got closer, I instructed my clients to reel up and take a break. At least this way it wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look like we were catching much. Within a minute or so, this guy was 20 feet off my bow checking his machine and hitting the â&#x20AC;&#x153;man overboardâ&#x20AC;? button in an attempt to record a new spot. Without even making eye contact with me, he marked a couple of spots and motored away. Rather than make a scene, I sat idle, but the incident festered in my brain, like a rusty screw being hammered into my head. I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe what had just happened. I had heard from other fishers that this boater had exhibited thoughtless behavior, but never gave it much thought until now. My clients knew what had happened and could tell I was holding back anger. They had some choice words for him, too â&#x20AC;&#x201D; comments we wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pub-

Fred Yahya, Mike Grier and Naaman Ritchie, visiting Anna Maria Island from Wichita, Kansas, show off their catch from an Aug. 4 offshore charter fishing trip with Capt. Warren Girle. Back at the dock, everyone was pleased with their catch of mangrove snapper. Girle provided shiners for bait. lish here â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but it just goes to show his bad manners were noted by everyone aboard. We calmed a bit and continued to catch a few more fish until it was time to head to the dock. Now is when the story gets really good. On our way in, we spotted the group that had so rudely barged in on us. As we passed, we watched as the captain pulled his anchor and headed directly to where we had just fished. I felt nausea creeping up, but kept a smile on my face and steered the boat home to the Mainsail Marina. There I filleted a mess of fish for my happy customers. Another great day on the water. This being said, I think visiting anglers should do a little research on a fishing guide before their day on the water. Asking the locals is a great way of doing this. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll know the local guides and will eagerly recommend a respectable fisher. And always ask an outside sourceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; not the guy thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trying to sell you a charter. You can trust the captains mentioned in this report and the advertisers in The Islander. Those of us with good reputations welcome feedback. Those who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, know why. Good manners and fishing go hand in hand for professional guides. Capt. Aaron Lowman is fishing nearshore and inshore structure for mangrove snapper. Casting small shiners in these areas is resulting in snapper 12-15 inches. In these same areas, changing to a larger bait, such as a live pinfish, is attracting attention from some legal-sized gag grouper. On the flats, spotted seatrout are a go-to species for Lowman. Areas where grass edges are accompanied by clean water during incoming tides are producing the best action. Live shiners free-lined or under a popping

cork are quickly being eaten by 12-18 inch trout. Capt. Rick Gross of Fishy Business Charters is finding Spanish mackerel and spotted seatrout among the deeper grass flats of Tampa Bay. Live, free-lined â&#x20AC;&#x153;hatch baitâ&#x20AC;? or small shiners are working well for Gross. Keeper-sizes in both the mackerel and trout are being caught with regularity. On shallower flats, redfish and catch-and-release snook are on the hook for Gross. Again, free-lined hatch bait are producing action, especially when casting around oyster bars. Due to the size of the bait, Gross suggests using light wire hooks, such as the Eagle Claw Aberdeen. Capt. Warren Girle is working nearshore and offshore structure for mangrove snapper. Mixed in with the snapper bite are Spanish mackerel and some surprises from a couple of barracuda. While catching these species, Girle is hooking into an occasional goliath grouper. Moving inshore to Sarasota Bay, Girle is finding good action on spotted seatrout. Deeper flats where good tidal flow exists are holding numerous trout 15-18 inches. Mixed in are macks and jack crevalle. Capt. David White of Anna Maria Charters is taking clients offshore for a variety of snapper. Predominately, yellowtail and mangrove snapper are being caught by free-lining small chunks of bait in a chum slick. This method also is attracting juvenile African pompano to the boat. Moving inshore, spotted seatrout and catch-andrelease snook are keeping Whiteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clients busy. Casting small shiners under a cork throughout the grass flats is producing the bite. Keeper-size trout are fairly consistent. Send high-resolution photos and fishing reports to fish@islander.org.

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Tornado damages Geraldson Farm facilities No, it wasn’t the corn fields of Kansas hit last week with a twister, sending farm hands and live stock scrambling. It was the folks at Geraldson Community Farm, 1401 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, who, according to the National Weather Service, took a direct hit July 31 from a tornado. The tornado was spawned after Tropical Storm emily made landfall at anna maria island and moved west across Tampa Bay and Anna Maria Sound to Northwest Bradenton. it demolished the farm’s event barn. it also damaged the market store and equipment used to refrigerate the Geraldson’s farm-grown produce. Enter Amanda Sprague and Josh Yost of Sea Smoke Smokehouse, 11904 Cortez Road. W., Cortez, who helped transfer produce from the farm and offer it for sale at their carryout store. Geraldson’s was already selling some of Sea Smoke’s goods at the farm’s retail location. “they’ve been carrying our homemade hummus, fish dips and other items at the market up there. It was a natural for us to help out. We will keep doing it until they are up and running with the refrigeration and repairs,” Sprague said Aug. 3. Customers of Geraldson’s now can find homegrown okra and other fresh market produce from Geraldson’s farm stand — including Georgia white corn and green beans — at Sea Smoke.

Chamber caps summer with celebration

Kimberly Gitzler of As You Wish and guest Marylin Shelton converse with chamber members at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce lunch Aug. 2 at enRich Bistro, 5629 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Gitzler is one of several new members who joined during the recent membership drive. Islander Photos: Sandy Ambrogi “Actually, I wouldn’t mind keeping some of the produce here all the time,” Sprague said. “We are glad to help them out.” Wishing you had a helping hand? While on the subject of helping, do the days ever seem like there are just not enough hours to get everything done? or maybe have a great concept for a party, but no time to organize it? Kimberly Gitzler and her new company, As You Wish, can help. She worked as a reservation agent for Anna Maria Vacations and, while there, heard requests time and again for advance orders for flowers, decorations or gifts needed in units. With a background in event and party planning, Gitzler decided to venture out on her own with As You

The always entertaining Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce mixer sponsored by Hancock Bank is Wednesday, Aug. 23. Members and guests will gather at 5 p.m. for the themed business mixer. “Celebrating Summer Days” includes an art challenge using swim noodles in combination with favorite summer attire. Cost to attend is $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. Get your creative right brains working for this one. The chamber continues to look toward to the fall season with applications being accepted for both small business of the year awards and sponsorships and vendors for Bayfest. See the chamber website for forms and information. the anna maria island chamber of commerce is at 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Visit the website at annamariaislandchamber.org. or call 941-778-1541. Longboat Key chamber of commerce members and guests are on last call for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, for a networking event at The Lazy Lobster of Longboat, 5350 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat. Cost to attend is $25 for members with reservations, $30 for walk-ins and $35 for non-members. RSVP on the chamber website. for more information, call the chamber at 941383-2466. The Longboat Key chamber is located at 5390 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key.

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Spark me up!

Thunderbug, the mascot of the Tampa Bay Lightning, struck up friendships July 25 at the Dunkin’ Donuts/ Baskin-Robbins in the Anna Maria Island Centre, 3302 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. Running a welcome tent and serving free doughnuts and coffee are members of the DD/BR state marketing team, Edward Pava, left, Jeff Martinez and Jeff Wallace. Lightning intern T.J. Ruijgh and Thunderbug sparked up enthusiasm and posed with guests. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy

Real estate transactions

By Jesse Brisson Special to the islander 103 79th St., Holmes Beach, a 2,669 sfla / 3,260 sfur 3bed/2½bath/2car Gulffront pool home built in 1945 on a 11,680 sq ft lot was sold 06/19/17, Robuck to CFI USA Inc. for $3,525,000; list $3,800,000. 519 Heron drive, anna Brisson Maria, a 5,890 sfla / 12,286 sfur 4bed/4bath/4car bayfront pool home built in 2000 on a 16,160 sq ft lot was sold 06/16/17, Payne to Soletti for $3,200,000; list $3,700,000. 826 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, a 4,494 sfla / 4,571 sfur 4bed/3½bath bayfront pool home built in 1964 on a 26,400 sq ft lot was sold 06/30/17, Houlas to Foster for $2,750,000; list $3,395,000. 915 N. Shore Drive, Anna Maria, a 2,600 sfla / 4,200 sfur 4bed/4bath/2car bayfront home built in 2017 on a 6,250 sq ft lot was sold 07/05/17, FL 913 North Shore LLC to Martin for $2,379,000; list $2,600,000. 518 58th St., Holmes Beach, a 3,998 sfla / 4,586 sfur 4bed/5bath/2car bayfront pool home built in 2004 on a 16,632 sq ft lot was sold 07/05/17, Murphy to Bomar for $2,150,000; list $2,375,000. 212 77th St., Holmes Beach, a 3,172 sfla / 4,504 sfur 5bed/3½bath/2car pool home built in 2013 on a 8,316 sq ft lot was sold 06/20/17, Yeater to Olmstead for $1,420,000; list $1,495,000. 213 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, a 2,540 sfla / 4,612 sfur 5bed/4bath/4car pool home built in 2015 on a 5,742 sq ft lot was sold 06/30/17, DSB RE Holdings LLc to anchor real estate Holdings LLc for $1,350,000; list $1,450,000. 515 56th St., Holmes Beach, a 1,592 sfla / 2,571 sfur 3bed/2bath/1car bayfront pool home built in 1952 on a 13,932 sq ft lot was sold 06/21/17, Brooks to

Brinson for $1,250,000. 210 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach, a 2,260 sfla / 4,392 sfur 4bed/4bath/2car canalfront pool home built in 2007 on a 6,578 sq ft lot was sold 06/16/17, Monsalve to Kane for $1,187,500; list $1,250,000. 895 N. Shore Drive, Anna Maria, a 1,742 sfla / 2,642 sfur 3bed/2bath/1car home built in 1950 on a 11,700 sq ft lot was sold 07/06/17, Jaworski to FLBS LLC for $1,100,000. 514 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, a 2,120 sfla / 4,582 sfur 3bed/2½bath/4car home built in 2014 on a 7,482 sq ft lot was sold 07/06/17, Adams to Russell for $982,500; list $1,095,000. 516 Loquat Drive, Anna Maria, a 2,092 sfla / 4,629 sfur 4bed/2bath/2car canalfront home built in 1981 on a 8,586 sq ft lot was sold 06/30/17, Baylis to Royster for $875,000; list $895,000. 2319 Avenue B, Bradenton Beach, a 2,700 sfla / 4,980 sfur 4bed/4bath/1car duplex built in 1983 on a 5,000 sq ft lot was sold 07/07/17, Jacobsen to 2319 Ave B LLC for $800,000. 511 56th St., Holmes Beach, a 1,768 sfla / 2,344

sfur 2bed/3bath/2car bayfront pool home built in 1964 on a 9,500 sq ft lot was sold 06/22/17, Ferguson to Jenson for $790,000; list $850,000. 103 Fourth St. S., Bradenton Beach, a 2,055 sfla / 2,747 sfur 3bed/3bath duplex built in 1926 on a 5,297 sq ft lot was sold 06/20/17, McDonald to Hansen for $745,000. 131 Hammock Road, Anna Maria, a 1,330 sfla / 2,812 sfur 2bed/2bath pool home built in 1985 on a 5,600 sq ft lot was sold 06/23/17 Hammockdreams of Anna Maria LLC to Harrison for $737,000. 1900 Gulf Drive N., Unit 8, Marabella, Bradenton Beach, a 1,215 sfla / 1,425 sfur 3bed/2bath condo with shared pool built in 2000 was sold 07/13/17, Hazlett to Holiday Homes LLC for $675,000. 5300 Gulf Drive Unit 403, Martinique North, Holmes Beach, a 1,057 sfla / 1,169 sfur 2bed/2bath/ car Gulffront condo with shared pool built in 1971 was sold 07/13/17, McClure Properties Ltd. to Smolenski for $620,000; list $649,500. Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at Gulf-Bay Realty of Anna Maria, can be reached at 941-778-7244.

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Abby is a 7-year-old mixed-breed dog. She enjoys walks and belly rubs. She’s a sweet and friendly couch potato. She gets along nicely with large dogs, but not a fan of small dogs or cats. She has a tail that never stops, earning her nickname “Wags!” To meet her, please, email moonraceranimalrescue@gmail.com or call 941-896-6701. check out our website at www.moonraceranimalrescue. com or visit The Islander ofﬁce next to Walgreens in Holmes Beach for more …

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PETS PET PAL PET sitting: Short and long term, in your house or mine. 18-year Island resident. 941-7045937. e.davies5937@gmail.com. YOU CAN HELP! Foster for Moonracer Animal Rescue. www.moonraceranimalrescue.com to apply.

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