The Islander Newspaper E-Edition: Wednesday, January 16, 2018

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Treehouse case set for conference. 2 Chiles named Anna Maria Citizen of the Year. 3 New governor takes up red tide issue. 4

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On the government calendar. 4 HB enacts permit-topermit moratorium. 5

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The Islander editorial, reader opinion. 6

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Community announcements, activities. 10-11 Save a date. 12-13 Dash out to AME. 14 Depositions continue in BB v. citizens. 16 FISH hopes to grow festival. 19 Island Players stage ‘I Hate Hamlet.’ 20 Cricket challenge. 21

Gathering. 22

Obituaries. 23 Streetlife. 24 Florida scores a D from Surfrider. 27 Fishing. 29 Biz news. 31 CLASSIFIEDS. 32 NYT Sunday puzzle. 35

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Trolley driver recovers girl’s plush pet, missing backpack

By Sandy ambrogi islander reporter it’s a tale of a damsel in distress, a hero and a happy ending. it starts with the mcgoey family of new Jersey as they wind up their holiday on anna maria island Jan. 2, piling their belongings into the back of a rental car. en route to the airport, already in Bradenton near u.S. 41, they noticed the tailgate was open and 12-year-old addison mcgoey’s backpack, containing rudolph the buffalo, a stuffed animal and her constant companion, was missing. it was important enough to send the family back to the island on a search. they circled back, retracing their route to where they began in anna maria at elm avenue, but they had no luck. in spite of their efforts, rudolph and the black backpack were not found. enter island trolley driver patricia adams. She was driving her route that day when she spotted a black backpack on the side of the street near ginny’s and Jane e’s

coastal Store and Bakery cafe. adams stopped the trolley and picked up the backpack to put in the lost and found, thinking a rider might claim the item. She also started to do a little investigating. “i looked up the local craigslist lost

By ryan paice islander reporter the beach will have to endure another hurricane season, but the gulf of mexico shoreline on anna maria island will be renourished in 2019.

Hurricane and storm season runs may 1-nov. 31. charlie Hunsicker, director of the manatee county parks and natural resources department, said in an interview Jan. 8 that two renourishment projects, spanning 5.4 miles of beachfront south from 79th Street in Holmes Beach to Longboat pass, are in

the works for 2019.

Beginning in November 2019, the first project will bring sand to the shoreline from 79th Street to fifth Street South in Bradenton Beach. the u.S. army corps of engineers will pay for 54 percent of the project, with supplemental and emergency funding appropriated from the u.S. congress to counteract erosion caused by Hurricane irma in September 2017, according to Hunsicker. the state and manatee county will split the remaining costs of island renourishment at 23 percent each.

Addison McGoey hugs Rudolph, her cherished toy buffalo, Jan. 12 on its return to her in New Jersey. Islander Photo: Courtesy Theresa McGoey

and found and there it was,” she told the islander. “So, i called the number and made arrangements about sending it back.” adams has been driving for manatee county area transit for 12 years, spending the past two years on the trolley loop.

“She is one of our very best drivers,” Kevin Sheerin, mcat supervisor in the trolley division, said Jan. 10 of adams.

He said adams was nominated for state operator of the year in 2018 and would be nominated again. the mcgoey family was thrilled by her extra effort, and the return of the much-loved rudolph. mom theresa said addison was facing the probability she would never see rudolph again. the toy was a gift at age 3, and she towed it everywhere.

“She maintained her composure until we got home to new Jersey. then i think it hit her she might never get it back. When i got the call from adams, i sent addison a text,” mcgoey said. pLeaSe See Backpack, page 3

Beach washout evident, renourishment planned

Beach erosion north of Bradenton Beach’s southernmost groin, created an escarpment, revealing a rope and bollards — part of a divider that protected the dune from being trampled by people. Islander Photo: Courtesy David Herrmann

Hunsicker said he expects the project to total $16 million. “as a result of Hurricane irma, we have a full year-and-a-half to two-year head start on addressing what would have otherwise been the erosion due to this last storm,” Hunsicker said. “if we had a completely healthy beach and observed these erosional losses, and then started the process today, it would take us at least another year-and-a-half to get to where we are right now.” the cost of the second project will be split between the federal emergency management agency, manatee county and the state of florida, with fema covering 75 percent and the state and county sharing the remainder. the project will span the shore from fifth Street South to Longboat pass and cost about $4 million, according to Hunsicker.

“We hope to piggyback on the contractor that the army engineers will be using, so instead of stopping at Bradenton Beach and packing up and leaving, they can stay right with it and keep on going under a separate and independent contract to do the coquina Beach segment, and thereby save substantially in local and state dollars,” Hunsicker said. pLeaSe See Beach, page 2

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Judge sets treehouse case for conference Levin told the judge Jan. 7, “my clients actually went to the city of Holmes Beach building department before they commenced their construction. they mentioned they wanted to build a treehouse in a tree in their backyard.” as it was on private property, Levin said, the building department advised no permits were required … until the construction was almost complete and the city initiated a code enforcement action. that argument, as well as challenges to the constitutionality of the setback, were lost by the owners in another treehouse case that was litigated to final appeal. in 2013, the owners challenged the city code board decision, which was upheld in September 2014 in a 28-page opinion by 12th circuit Judge Janette dunnigan. dye tendered the dunnigan opinion and other prior court decisions to nicholas in the courtroom. after hearing arguments by dye and Levin, nicholas ruled the city’s default motion “moot,” due to a recently filed response from Levin. the judge denied the owners’ motion to abate “without prejudice,” meaning the decision could be revisited, and set a 9 a.m. tuesday, march 5, case management conference to consider discovery and to Beach continued from page 1

mobilization costs for large beach renourishment projects can range from $4 million-$6 million before the first shovel is turned, according to Hunsicker. in total, the projects would replace more than 700,000 cubic yards of sand lost to erosion and cost around $20 million. Hunsicker expects the work to last three-four months. the sand will be dredged from a sandbar offshore of the northern end of anna maria island and pumped in pipes to the renourishment area.

Hunsicker said a dump truck can load up to 10 cubic yards of sand at once, and to meet the project

resolve the owners’ 2013 setback case. in addition to the city enforcement case and the owners’ petition to declare the setback unconstitutional, the owners filed — without an attorney — to stop the city from destroying the treehouse and halt the accumulation of daily fines.

The owners’ filed for a temporary injunction in mid-december 2018, naming the city and the florida department of environmental protection as respondents. as of Jan. 10, the court had no dep response. in 2012, the owners sought an after-the-fact permit for the treehouse construction, but the city refused to sign off on a letter of no objection to the dep and dep denied a permit in January 2014. other litigation included the owners’ bid to put the fate of the treehouse on a citywide ballot. after losing that case in circuit court, the owners appealed to florida’s 2nd district court of appeal and the u.S. Supreme court, both of which declined to review their petition. numerous other appeals have resulted in courts siding with the city. the march 5 conference will be at the manatee county Judicial center, 1051 manatee ave. W., Bradenton. requirements would require 70,000 truckloads — an effort that would cost significantly more than dredging and pumping the sand. a couple of recent storms have furthered the erosion caused by irma.

Bradenton Beach resident david Herrmann said erosion is apparent north of the groins at cortez Beach and is within 10 feet of a multiuse path that stretches from cortez Beach to coquina Beach. “i’ve seen this beach come and go for 30 years and this is probably about the worst i have ever seen it,” pLeaSe See Beach, neXt page

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By Kathy prucnell islander reporter “it goes on and on and on.” that was Holmes Beach mayor Judy titsworth’s reaction as she stepped out of the Jan. 8 court hearing on the treehouse that ended with another court date set for march 5. this time the treehouse came before 12th circuit Judge Edward Nicholas in a case filed by the city to enforce a may 2016 magistrate decision requiring the structure’s removal and $50 daily fines against owners richard Hazen and Lynn tran that have accumulated to more than $65,000. two motions were heard by nicholas — Holmes Beach’s motion to default the treehouse owners for failing to initially answer the city petition and the owners’ motion to abate the enforcement case.

Jim dye of dye, Harrison, Kirkland, petruff, pratt & St. Paul, attorney for the city, recounted the past five years of treehouse litigation for nicholas, contending most issues have been decided. dye asked the judge to “leap over discovery,” enter an order of default and go to a hearing.

But the treehouse owners’ attorney disagreed.

“Quite frankly, we haven’t had our day in court,” attorney david Levin told the judge.

Levin, of icard merrill of Sarasota, contended the court hadn’t ruled directly on the constitutionality of a 50-foot setback, the basis for the city’s objection to the structure. He urged nicholas to postpone the hearing until a separate case seeking a declaratory judgment on the validity of the setback is decided. the dispute between the owners and city is entering its eighth year. an anonymous tip alerted the city in 2011 about the construction of the two-story structure in a towering australian tree on the beach. tran and Hazen built the structure without city and state permits at their residence at 103 29th St., where they operate angelinos, a four-unit short-term rental.

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Chiles named Anna Maria Citizen of the Year

Patricia Adams drives an island trolley. Islander Photo: Courtesy MCAT/ Keven Sheerin

backpack continued from page 1 “I’ve never seen so many Os, Ms and Gs,� McGoey said. “When I picked her up from school, she was all smiles,� she continued.

This was not the first time Rudolph was lost. In 2011, on another vacation, the furry buffalo got lost at the White House during the Easter egg roll on the South Lawn. “He fell out of my purse,� McGoey said. “We told

Addison Rudolph must have had some important business with the president. We found him in the White House lost and found.�

McGoey surmised, maybe he just likes to strike out on adventures of his own.

Rudolph and the backpack arrived by UPS Jan. 12 at the McGoey home in Summit. “I told my daughter, there are a lot of good people out there,� McGoey said. “This just proves it once again.�

Beach continued from page 2 Herrmann said in an interview Jan. 8.

While he isn’t concerned the erosion will impact his property, he is worried for the multiuse path and utility poles west of Gulf Drive. “If we have another storm like we just had, it’s going to cut back even more, and the path will collapse. There’s no doubt about that,� he said. “It’s a concern that will become a problem if we get two more storms like those that came through a couple weeks ago. If we get a hurricane, it’s gone.�

Hunsicker said beaches on the Gulf lose 10 feet in depth and width every year due to “an aggressive wave climate that actually has the effect of pulling the sand off the beach, like grabbing a bedspread off of your bed and pulling it onto the floor.�

To counteract the erosion, renourishment projects replace the lost sand so that the Gulf doesn’t eat farther into the beach. “We put that sand out there, fully expecting it to be sacrificed under very heavy storm conditions,� Hunsicker said. “Rather than farther upland.�

Additionally, groins can help preserve and build upon the existing beach, as they trap sand moving down the beach via the drift current by slowing the sand and changing its direction. “The new groins (in Bradenton Beach) kept the footprint of the sand in place,� Hunsicker said. “We didn’t lose that much sand there around the groin.�

Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie agreed, saying that “in effect, with the recent storms, the groins

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Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy announced at a Jan. 10 commission meeting that the city-appointed citizen-of-the-year committee chose to honor restaurateur Ed Chiles.

Chiles — owner of The Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria, Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub on Longboat Key and The Beach House in Bradenton Beach. He also owns the Studio at Gulf and Pine, a Chiles gallery, event space envisioned by his late mother, Rhea, former first lady of Florida. He is being honored for his charitable contributions and community involvement. “Ed is truly a businessman and lifetime resident who uses his love of the city of Anna Maria and his resources to make it even better,� former Mayor Fran Barford wrote in an email Dec. 21, 2018, recommending Chiles to the committee members. “Ed serves on boards and committees when asked and is always looking out for the wellbeing of our city.�

Committee members appointed by Murphy in December 2018 were residents Pat Copeland, Margaret Jenkins and Mary Louise Seine.

A reception honoring Chiles and award presentation will be held starting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at city hall. — Ryan Paice and the dune system did exactly what they were supposed to do: protect infrastructure.�

Suzi Fox, director of the Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring, told The Islander erosion would have no effect on sea turtles or shorebirds while nesting is in its off-season, but would need to revisited when sea turtles begin nesting in May. “It’s nothing new,� Fox said Jan. 8. “Historically, that sand comes and goes. We’re a barrier island. That’s just going to happen.�

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Newly sworn governor takes up red tide issue

By Sandy ambrogi islander report two days after being sworn Jan. 9 as florida’s new governor, ron deSantis signed an executive order to tackle the state’s problems with harmful algal blooms. as red tide subsided in coastal areas around anna maria island and other manatee county shores the week beginning Jan. 7, deSantis addressed Karenia brevis, the source of the red tide on the state’s coast, and blue-green algae in Lake okeechobee and its rivers. on Jan. 10, deSantis visited mote marine Laboratory in Sarasota to explain his plans to researchers, natural resource managers and journalists at a news conference. mote president and ceo michael crosby thanked the new republican governor for his “immediate and constructive attention to harmful algal blooms, from the freshwater blue-green algae in florida’s lakes and rivers to the most serious and pressing challenge for our gulf coast — florida red tide.” crosby went on to discuss the effects of the bloom for fisheries, marine animals and the unusual mortality event for bottlenose dolphins. crosby also discussed the ongoing partnerships between mote and other agencies, such as the florida fish and Wildlife conservation commission and the florida department of environmental protection, and the red tide research they have underway. deSantis announced he would seek $2.5 billion over four years for everglades restoration and water resources. He also is creating an office of resiliency to focus on protecting coastal communities and wildlife and a task force on blue-green algae. on red tide, the governor wants the florida department of environmental protection, the department of Health and Visit florida to work together. that was good news to anna maria oyster Bar owner John Horne.

“He campaigned as pro-environment. i’m glad to see him stop the finger-pointing and get busy solving the problem,” Horne told the islander Jan. 11. “i’m happy to see some of this funding come to our area. partnering with mote for solutions — no one is probably more qualified than Mote,” Horne said. fWc readings from samples gathered up and down the coastline in Southwest florida continued to improve the week beginning Jan. 7, with the exception

of a hot spot near Siesta Key. mote marine’s reports showed the beach condition clear Jan. 11 at manatee public Beach in Holmes Beach, and only slight respiratory irritation registered at coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. red tide conditions are typically patchy, where one beach location may produce irritation for people, and other locations are clear. fWc samplings Jan. 7 from Longboat pass, the rod & reel pier in anna maria and the palma Sola Bay Bridge on the manatee avenue causeway showed low or very low levels of K. brevis. concentrations ranged form background levels to high — greater than 2 million parts per liter — farther south near the Sarasota county coastline.

Horne said he is just happy the red tide has diminished and visitors and part-time residents are returning to the island.

“We’ve definitely seen an uptick since the first of the year. a lot of people have returned. it’s great for the staff, especially after what we’ve been through,” Horne said. as for the push to tackle HaB issues by the new governor?

“We have got to understand. it’s going to be devastating to our area if we don’t get ahead of it,” Horne said.

Holmes Beach mayor appoints commission liaisons

By chrisann Silver esformes islander reporter The flow of communication between city officials, staff and the public is key to the success of any city. at the Jan. 8 Holmes Beach commission meeting, mayor Judy titsworth appointed commission liaisons to agencies, boards, committees and departments.

Some liaison positions also include participation in islandwide organizations and issues, and communication with manatee county. commission chair Jim Kihm was reappointed legislative liaison. according to titsworth, Kihm is the first commissioner to hold the position. His responsibilities include attending manatee county council of governments meetings, representing the city at manasota League of cities meetings and attending manatee county tourist development council meetings. commissioner pat morton “has the job that nobody wants,” titsworth joked Jan. 8. He will continue to serve as the recycling and solid waste liaison, as he has done for 15 years. additionally, morton was appointed as liaison between the city and the manatee county emergency

Meetings

anna Maria city Jan. 16, 5:30 p.m., special magistrate.

Jan. 23, 10 a.m., charter review.

Jan. 24, 6 p.m., commission.

Jan. 24, 5:30 p.m., citizen of the year award. feb. 12, 4 p.m., planning and zoning. feb. 14, 6 p.m., city commission. feb. 20, 5:30 p.m., special magistrate. feb. 28, 6 p.m., city commission.

Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 941708-6130, cityofannamaria.com.

Marjorie, Grace and Jake Baggett of Virginia walk Cortez Beach in Bradenton Beach Jan. 9. The Baggetts were visiting Florida to celebrate the birth of a new family member in Bradenton.

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Kinzie Brown of Washington state exercises Jan. 9 near the groins at Cortez Beach in Bradenton Beach. On Anna Maria Island for a vacation, Brown said she noticed mild red tide a few days earlier.

Now there’s “not all that much,” she said. Islander Photos: Kathy Prucnell operations center, the police pension board, and he will be the bridge between the commission and the public for matters involving roads, bridges, drainage, canals and erosion. commissioner carol Soustek will continue as the liaison on recreation, code enforcement and to the beautification and parks and planning commissions. additionally, Soustek asked to be appointed liaison for grassy point preserve. She said the preserve near the 3400 block of east Bay drive has been a pet project of hers for 20 years. the center of anna maria island will continue to have commissioner rick Hurst as its liaison. Hurst also will continue to be the liaison to anna maria elementary and will be morton’s alternate to county emergency operations. newcomer Kim rash, elected in november 2018, was appointed liaison to buildings and grounds and will represent the city at Barrier Island Elected Officials meetings. the next city commission meeting will be at 6 p.m. tuesday, Jan. 22, at city hall, 5801 marina drive, to be followed by a work session.

feb. 26, 6 p.m., city commission.

Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 941-708-5800, holmesbeachfl.org.

West Manatee Fire Rescue none announced.

WMFR administration building, 6417 Third Ave. W., Bradenton, wmfr.org.

Manatee county Jan. 29, 9 a.m., commission. feb. 7, 9 a.m., commission (land use). feb. 12, 9 a.m., commission. feb. 26, 9 a.m., commission.

Administration building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, 941-748-4501, mymanatee.org.

Bradenton Beach Jan. 16, 1 p.m., planning and zoning.

Jan. 17, noon, city commission.

Jan. 22, 10 a.m., city commission.

Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., Of interest 941-778-1005, cityofbradentonbeach.org.

Jan. 21, martin Luther King Jr. day, most government offices will be closed. holmes Beach Jan. 29, 4 p.m., manatee county council of Jan. 18, 9 a.m., florida arbor day celebration governments, Bradenton area convention center, with parks and beautification, veterans memorial 1 Haben Blvd., palmetto. park. feb. 11, 9 a.m. manatee county tourist develJan. 22, 6 p.m., city commission. opment council, county administration building.

Jan. 24, 11:30 a.m., police retirement board.

Feb. 18, Presidents Day, most government offices Feb. 6, 10 a.m., parks and beautification com- will be closed. mittee. feb. 6, 6 p.m., planning commission.

Send notices to calendar@islander.org and feb. 12, 6 p.m., city commission. news@islander.org.

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Holmes Beach passes permit-to-permit remodel moratorium

By chrisann Silver esformes islander reporter Holmes Beach is taking action to prevent a practice known as phased remodeling in the city by enacting a moratorium — a timeout to develop new rules for building permits. a moratorium on permit-topermit construction on some structures, with a three-year “cumulative substantial improvement period” for each building permit and one year for “substantial damage,” such as repairs after a natural disaster, was Titsworth unanimously approved Jan. 8 by a vote of 4-0 from the commission. commissioner rick Hurst was absent with excuse. the moratorium prohibits permitto-permit development of structures McGuinness deemed noncompliant by federal emergency management agency standards. fema established standards for home elevation in 1975 based on its florida insurance rating map or firm. fema restricts remodeling to 50 percent of a prefirm structure’s assessed value. if the remodel of a ground-level structure surpasses 50 percent, it must be elevated or otherwise brought into compliance with current fema standards.

According to building official Jim McGuinness, since the city doesn’t have restrictions on how many permits could be applied for in a year to improve a structure, some people use “phasing” to apply for successive permits. in a memo to the commission, mcguinness wrote, “phased improvements are prohibited by fema. consecutive permits which do not result in a completed project may be considered by fema to be ipso-facto phasing.”

Older ground-level houses in the city of Holmes Beach, such as this vacation home in the 3000 block of Avenue E, would require elevation if remodeling or repairs exceed 50 percent of the structure value, according to FEMA. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Esformes He said state officials recently performed a “community assistance visit” to the city and shared concerns that fema might respond negatively to phased construction. and land-use standards must be upheld in order for the city to participate in fema’s national flood insurance program and maintain a citywide 20 percent discount for flood insurance. the nfip uses a rating system to grade a community on compliance with the floodplain map and the rating determines the discount.

Holmes Beach, which is rated class six, received $1,015,387 in discounted flood insurance premiums for property owners in 2018. recently, anna maria’s crS rating dropped from class five to class seven, raising flood insurance costs for property owners there. initially, mcguinness proposed a one-year cumulative period but at the Jan. 8 meeting, mayor Judy titsworth recommended three years.

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“What i’ve seen is a ceiling left out of a home,” she said. “it has to be brought back at least to the condition it was prior to the damage. We have a job to do and that’s to protect our crS rating.” titsworth said a year is not long enough and gave an example of an owner remodeling the inside of a structure one year, then avoiding the 50 percent rule by planning outside renovations for the next year.

“You’re still phasing, you’re still butchering the intent of the fema ordinance,” she said. commissioner carol Soustek said her concern is that she prefers the older, ground-level homes to the newer, two- and three-story residences in the city. “anything i can do to keep people on the ground, i’m going to do,” she said, and asked mcguiness if the new rule likely would force more people to elevate structures. mcguinness said the rule would limit the amount of remodeling to 50 percent over an extended timeperiod, but this would be offset by an increase in home value as the remodel took place — if elevation was required.

He added that people with ground-level homes pay the highest flood insurance premiums.

Soustek said she would motion for the change from permit-to-permit to a three-year cumulative period for a construction permit, but would like leeway for people who might have remodeled and then had a natural disaster, such as a tree falling on the structure. mcguinness suggested that as the commission and staff refine the definitions of “substantial improvements” and substantial damage” in the city’s floodplain ordinance during the moratorium, they could include a provision that if substantial damage occurs, the cumulative time-period for a permit owing to that damage would be a year. the commission agreed to mcguinness’ recommendation and the moratorium became effective. the next city commission meeting will be at 6 p.m. tuesday, Jan. 22, at city hall, 5801 marina drive.

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i like to say everyone comes to love anna maria island. it’s easy to fall in love with the beaches and the incredible bursts of color that fill the sky at sunrise and sunset, sea turtles, shorebirds and dolphins at play.

Some people recently remarked that red tide was playing havoc with paradise and the perception of ami around the world — the result of news reports and social media posts.

Yes, the impact of red tide is felt in ways that aren’t first evident.

Vacation rentals, restaurants and shops, fishers and crabbers, home sales, we all feel the effect when a serious bloom of Karenia brevis, the toxin that kills sea life — hits the area.

But — and i can’t emphasize enough — red tide does not blanket the island or the waters surrounding our shores. It brought a fish kill to the beach in August, but it subsided. it comes in patchy spurts and various concentrations. it doesn’t wipe out the mullet or prevent us from enjoying seafood on our plates or a day in the sun and surf. it also doesn’t smell and it doesn’t turn the water red. But if dead seaweed and phytoplankton color the water and are distasteful to you — just move to another spot. What churns up in one area is seldom found from end to end or across the island on the bayfront. red tide doesn’t wipe us out — ignorance does. the salt spray from the waves can produce a raspy throat, nagging cough and only has more serious impacts on people with existing respiratory issues. maybe we should all post our best beach scenes online and blow red tide away. this winter the city of Bradenton Beach — its community redevelopment agency — is undertaking a project we can all appreciate. they are seeding the shoreline by the city pier with 200,000 clams. Bottom feeders. Water filters. clams filter microscopic algae — red tide — and plants, microorganisms and waste. the bivalves improve water clarity by reducing sediment and removing excess nutrients from the coastal waters. they’re going to be the most welcome visitors to Bradenton Beach since the wooden bridge was built in 1921 and the first milk wagon crossed the Intracoastal Waterway. the city says the clams won’t be edible — but we’re excited to see Sarasota Bay seeded for the future. more! We need more clams in the bay.

We hope this is only the beginning.

— Bonner Joy

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No pass for DUI

i found a little comical the islander article (Jan. 9) indicating a citizen would think a person would get a pass for driving under the influence.

We’ve made it clear that you must “drive sober or get pulled over.”

Holmes Beach is not like playing monopoly. there is no such thing as a “get-out-of-jail free” card. i am proud of the professionalism and continued enforcement activity shown by all of our officers.

Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer

Where is big blue?

this is my fifth year visiting this beautiful island. i noticed the absence of the large blue heron that usually can be seen at the far end of coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. do you know if this bird has died?

Lynne Senzatimore

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Walking the ramp

Caitlyn Burger, 3, carefully walks with a brown pelican Dec. 29, 2018, at the Coquina South Boat Ramp in Bradenton Beach, while waiting on her father to clean their catch after a fishing trip. Pelicans are known to frequent boat launches and fish-cleaning stations, hoping for a handout from fishers. Islander Photo: Sandy Ambrogi

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Stink at Sandpiper

During a red tide bloom in September 1978, dead fish collect at the Sandpiper Mobile Home Park’s bayside dock in Bradenton Beach.

This photo looks north along the dock toward the moored boats and homes on Bayview Drive.

Islander Photo: Courtesy Manatee County Public Library Digital Collection

10&20 years ago In the headlines: Jan. 13, 1999

Officials of GTE said the cellphone tower they constructed at Smith realtors in Holmes Beach was being used by carriers at&t and Sprint. the tower site plan was approved in 1997. When former mayor Bob VanWagoner refused to sign off on the plan, gte sued, winning its case in federal court. the florida communities trust approved an application by Holmes Beach for $847,917 to buy the 37-acre grassy point area east of east Bay drive and preserve it for public use. phil and Ben Seay of anna maria oyster Bar inc., owners of the restaurant lease at the anna maria city pier, offered the city $5,000 per month in rent for february through July and $3,000 per month for august through January.

In the headlines: Jan. 14, 2009

We’re encouraging a kinder, gentler attitude toward guests, visitors, vacationers and all who come to love Anna Maria Island. Our theme, “We’re Glad You’re Here,” originated in the 1980s with a restaurant trade group. We hope everyone feels welcome on AMI. — The Islander

You can peruse The Islander newspaper archive, dating back to its launch in November 1992, at ufdc. ufl.edu.

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Officials of Port Dolphin LLC, the company that proposed a 28-mile pipeline, made a presentation to the Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting in Holmes Beach at the request of manatee county commissioner John chappie, whose district included anna maria island.

Bradenton Beach city commissioners approved policy for the use of native plants on city property that was proposed by the Scenic WaVeS committee. anna maria’s planning and zoning board agreed to a number of amendments to the city’s retail-office-residential ordinance, including a recommendation that ror structures no longer needed to be owner-occupied.

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License-plate reader contracts clarified, approved in Holmes Beach

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter The contracts have been clarified and Holmes Beach is cruising toward a license-plate reader system.

The city commission Jan. 8 authorized Mayor Judy Titsworth to execute an agreement for reader equipment from contractor Vetted Security Solutions of St. Petersburg and a second agreement for software with Vigilant Solutions of Livermore, California.

In November 2018, the commission approved the system, not to exceed $105,240, but questions remained regarding the contracts with the two companies and the cost. So the contracts were reconsidered Jan. 8.

Attorney Thomas Thanus, filling in for city attorney Patricia Petruff, clarified the difference between the Vetted and Vigilant contracts.

He said Vigilant is the software creator and provides support for the system and it works closely with Vetted, which provides hardware and installation.

The city will pay Vetted $105,240 upon completion of the project. There is no payment the first year to Vigilant — it is included in the Vetted fee, according to Thanus.

Thomas Thanus, acting Holmes Beach cityattorney, reviews contracts Jan. 8 for a license-plate reader system during a city commission meeting at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.

Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

Upon the second year of operation, the city will pay Vigilant an annual licensing fee of about $2,625 each year, which includes $525 for five cameras.

The attorney said the contract could be terminated at any time and that it is a sole-source contract, piggybacked on the Longboat Key and Manatee County, which operate the same system.

“It’s very important for the police department to be able to communicate and share information with those other law enforcement agencies,” Thanus said.

Commission Chair Jim Kihm realized some attachments were mixed-up in the copy provided to commissioners, so he asked for a clean copy of the updated contracts with clarifications between the responsibilities and costs for both companies.

The mayor and commissioners moved the vote to the end of the meeting to allow time to read the updated contracts.

Thanus said the software fee with Vetted could increase each year, but annually caps at 4 percent.

Commissioner Kim Rash said he’d like Vigilant to provide a five-year spreadsheet detailing what the increases in cost are each year. “”I’d like to see that so we know what kind of money we are going to be spending,” he said.

Thanus said the annual increase would be about $110 at most and, in a previous conversation, Police Chief Bill Tokajer said he would include the increase in future budget requests.

At the end of the meeting, the updated contract was distributed to the mayor and commissioners, and a vote was taken.

A motion for the mayor to execute the contracts with Vetted and Vigilant passed 4-1, with Rash voting “nay.”

The next city commission meeting will be at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 22, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive, to be followed by a work session.

CRA sets public workshop for Bridge Street improvements

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter Property owners and tenants will soon get their say on the future of Bridge Street.

Community Redevelopment Agency members Jan. 9 voted 7-0 to hold a public workshop at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 6, to hear opinions on possible improvements to the street.

Storyboards will be drawn by contractor Emily Anne Smith to show options, including changing the commercial strip to a one-way or closed street.

The CRA district is bordered by Cortez Road, Sarasota Bay, Fifth Street South and the Gulf of Mexico.

The area was deemed blighted in 1992, leading to the creation of the CRA and the use of county tax funds to promote restoration, growth and tourism.

The CRA includes the mayor, city commissioners and two appointed members, John Horne and Ed Chiles.

Smith, who was hired by the CRA in August 2018 to provide an aesthetic vision for the historic district, said the workshop should provide the feedback she needs.

New crosswalks provide protection

A flashing beacon crosswalk — the first of 13 planned in Holmes Beach — was installed in December 2018, at the intersection of 58th Street and Gulf Drive. City engineer Lynn Burnett said the next crosswalk will be installed at the S-curve at Gulf Drive and Guava Street. A pedestrian path also is planned for the west side of Gulf Drive to connect the two crosswalks. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

At the meeting Jan. 9, she told CRA members she is ready to get to work on her designs.

“I want you to let me do my job,” she said. “I have been pulled, stretched, in different directions for months. Give me something to do.”

Smith said she has a list of questions to present at the workshop.

One question is how best to supplement parking on Bridge Street. Smith said one idea is to shuttle people from Cortez Beach parking using golf carts.

Angela Rodocker, owner and operator of the BridgeWalk Resort, 100 Bridge St., attended the Jan. 9 meeting and told CRA members it is critical to bring the public into the discussion.

She said she would like to see Bridge Street change, but change shouldn’t be rushed.

City Commissioner Ralph Cole, who chairs the CRA, said he would visit businesses on Bridge Street to notify owners and tenants of the workshop.

Mayor John Chappie, a CRA member, said no motions or vote would be taken at the workshop.

The next CRA meeting will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N.

Clams for Bradenton Beach living shoreline near delivery

Clams destined for Bradenton Beach’s living shoreline are being bagged for delivery on Pine Island.

City engineer Lynn Burnett told Community Redevelopment Agency members Jan. 9 that Carter Davis of Farm Raised Clams of Southwest Florida in James City on the south end of Pine Island is packaging 200,000 top-neck clams for the city.

She expects the shellfish to be seeded near the Historic Bridge Street Pier in late January or midFebruary.

The process includes collecting broken shells, which will be placed with the clams to stave off predators, according to Burnett.

The next step in building the living shoreline will be to transport the clams from James City to Bradenton Beach. Delivery will be on a refrigerated truck provided by CRA member Ed Chiles.

The CRA also determined that local fishers will be hired to place the shellfish in the water at the pier.

CRA commissioners voted in December 2018 to purchase the clams for $32,000, with an additional $8,000 in funds to cover placement and permitting.

Chiles, who attended the meeting by speakerphone, said he is happy with the project.

The city purchased clams too mature to be consumed, but with thick enough shells to prevent predation, and the clams will have the ability to effectively reproduce.

Chiles noted, the James City clams are ideal for a restoration project because of their survivability.

“I can’t wait for those clams to be in the water,” he said.

— Ryan Paice

Mayor drives study on Pine Avenue parking

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter Improvements to parking may be in store for Pine Avenue.

Anna Maria city commissioners Jan. 10 voted 5-0 to approve Mayor Dan Murphy’s request for a parking study to identify potential improvements.

Murphy said there are potential Murphy public safety issues on the street. In the study, he wants to consider the necessity of loading zones, as well as possibly placing a time limit on some parking spaces and expanding or eliminating some parking.

Murphy said he may need to hire a consultant for the study, but has not yet investigated doing so.

“I don’t know anything about parking,” the mayor said. “I think there is a lot of us that see things, but we might need some new ideas from outside to do the trick.”

Murphy added that the research would draw from information gathered in past studies of Pine Avenue’s parking plans and that he would speak to law enforcement for additional input.

“I think it’s a great idea that we look at the parking on Pine,” Commissioner Doug Copeland said. “I know that there’s places where there Copeland is no parking where there could be parking. … I think any parking spaces that can be freed up should be.”

Copeland said loading zones allow deliveries to businesses along Pine without blocking traffic.

Commissioner Carol Carter said she would like the study to consider adding multiuse paths and pedestrian crosswalks.

It will be four-five weeks before any recommendations for improvements would be made, according to Murphy.

However, the mayor already has one improvement on his mind.

“I think lighting is an absolute must,” he said. “It has to be done. We put lights out there for events, and, pardon the pun, it’s just the difference between night and day.”

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the outlaws will perform the inaugural concert in a 2019 series that has the Bradenton area convention and Visitors Bureau, manatee performing arts center and center of anna maria island working in harmony. the Southern rock band will perform at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 19, at the center, 407 magnolia ave., anna maria. doors will open at 6 p.m. tickets are selling for $40-$65. the band, formed in tampa in 1972, is known for its triple-guitar rock attack and three-part country harmonies. the original members were Hughie thomasson, Henry paul, Billy Jones, monte Yoho and frank o’Keefe.

Signed by the legendary a&r executive clive Davis to Arista Records, the band’s first albums — The outlaws, Lady in Waiting and Hurry Sundown — went gold and platinum in the heyday of the Southern-rock era. the band toured with the allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the marshall tucker Band, the Who, eagles and the rolling Stones. today, the band includes paul and Yoho, as well as Billy crain, randy threet, dave robbins and chris

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the 19th annual eyeland needlers Quilt is displayed this month at the island Library, 5701 marina drive, Holmes Beach.

The needlers create a quilt each year to be raffled in a fundraiser for the center of anna maria island. the drawing takes place in march, during the center’s tour of homes. those who view the quilt at the library are invited to participate in a “name the Quilt” contest. the individual who submits the winning entry will receive 50 tickets in the quilt drawing.

For more information about the raffle or the tour of homes, call the center of anna maria island at 941778-1908.

IGW hosts art demos

painter caroline Whitmore will share watercolor techniques and tips during island gallery West’s next Saturday morning art session. the demonstration will be at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 19 at the artists’ co-op gallery, 5368 gulf drive, Holmes Beach. additional demonstrations will take place Saturdays through march 30. for more, call the gallery at 941-778-6648.

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Loaves lift scholarship fund

the anna maria island Historical Society is selling Settlers’ Bread at 10 a.m. Wednesdays at its museum, 402 pine ave., anna maria.

Bread — $5 a loaf — will be sold 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

— or until the day’s supply lasts.

Proceeds benefit the historical society’s scholarship fund. for information, call amiHS at 941-778-0492.

anderson, who has collaborated with dickey Betts and the late dan toler. a winter tour has the outlaws performing in new York, South carolina, new Jersey, pennsylvania and florida. tickets can be purchased online at www.manateeperformingartscenter.com. tickets also can be purchased at the manatee performing Arts Center box office, 502 Third Ave. W., Bradenton. for more information, call the center at 941-7781908.

Senior Adventures to take in concert

the Senior adventures group will visit Sarasota friday, Jan. 18, for a continental breakfast and a concert. the group will carpool, departing at 9 a.m. from the annie Silver community center, 103 23rd St. n., Bradenton Beach. reservations are required.

Senior adventures is a group that plans weekly outings or gatherings — usually fridays — either off the island or at the annie Silver community center. for more information or reservations, call Kaye Bell at 941-538-0945.

Annie Silver serving community dinner

members of the annie Silver community center, 103 23rd St. n., Bradenton Beach, are preparing to dish up the first community dinner of the winter season. the center volunteers will serve pulled-pork sandwiches, mashed potatoes, gravy, coleslaw, dessert and beverages 5-7 p.m. friday, Jan. 18. the cost is $8. the menu for the friday, feb. 8, dinner, which will be served 5-7 p.m., includes roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, coleslaw and dessert for $8. on friday, march 15, 5-7 p.m., the center will host its fish fry, with fish, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, hush puppies and dessert for $8. for more information, call Linda Yarger at 941-778-3580.

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Be one of the players at the opening of the 2019 bingo season at the annie Silver community center. the center, 103 23rd St. n., Bradenton Beach, will host bingo games 7-9 p.m. thursdays, Jan. 17-march 28. center members will call games and serve refreshments throughout the night. for more information, call Linda Yarger at 941-778-3580.

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Library to host lecture on Seminoles of Florida

Seminole leader max osceola will deliver a guest lecture on the history of his tribe at 2 p.m. thursday, Jan. 17, at the island Library. the event is part of the friends of the island Library Lecture and travel series, which continues thursdays throughout the winter season. osceola is the education director for the Seminole tribe of florida and has served as a tribal councilman. He’s also an inductee in the Broward education foundation Hall of fame, as well as a historian. the library is at 5701 marina drive, Holmes Beach. for more information, call the library at 941778-6341.

Shore Thing Weddings Max Osceola will lecture in the Friends of the Island Library series on the history of the Seminole. His talk will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17. The library is at 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Islander Courtesy Photo

Center offers ‘Art of Meditation’

Kelsang Sangzin will lead a class Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the Center of Anna Maria Island. Islander Courtesy Photo

relax, as reservations are not required for the one-night-only meditation class at the center of anna maria. the art of meditation will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, and provides an opportunity for people to learn about the practice of meditation. the program is suitable for anyone seeking to learn simple techniques to clear the mind, as well as reduce mental tension, anxiety and stress.

Kelsang Sangzin, an ordained Buddhist nun who has been studying Kadampa Buddhism since 2009, will lead the class. an announcement from the center said she “is appreciated for her kindness, humor and practical advice for daily life.”

Sangzin is the education program coordinator at the Sarasota-based Kadampa meditation center florida, which is dedicated to bringing inner peace into peoples lives through the simple practices of Buddhist meditation. the cost is $5 for center members and $10 for nonmembers. for more information visit the center at 407 magnolia ave., anna maria, or call 941-778-1908.

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Sheryl Spikes will bring her meditation class to the island Library on select dates in 2019. the class will meet at 11 a.m. Saturdays — Jan. 19, feb. 16, march 16, april 6, may 18, June 15, July 20, aug. 17, Sept. 21, oct. 19, nov. 16 and dec. 21.

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Work by artist Anne Abgott is featured in the 33rd edition of the “Art of Watercolor Readers Choice Competition” publication. The painting “Bryant Park 2” is one of a series of paintings of Bryant Park. Abgott lives in Cortez and her paintings can be found at The Studio at Gulf and Pine in Anna Maria, as well as the Artists’ Guild Gallery in Holmes Beach. For more information, call Abgott at 941-713-1146 or go online to anneabgott.com. Islander Courtesy Photo

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ONGOING OFF ANNA MARIA ISLAND

ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Thursday, Jan. 17 2 p.m. — Friends of the Island Library lecture series, Max Osceola on “the Seminole of Florida,� Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Saturday, Jan. 19 7 p.m. — The Outlaws concert, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-7781908.

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First Saturdays, Family Night at the Museum, South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: Through Jan. 27, various dates and times, “An Improv to 941-746-4131.

Murder,� Powel Crosley Estate, 8374 N. Tamiami Trail, Bradenton.

Fourth Wednesdays, “Stelliferous Live� star talk, South Florida Fee applies. Information: 941-722-3244.

Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: Through Feb. 2, “The Greek Communities of Tarpon Springs 941-746-4131. and the Bahamas,� Florida Maritime Museum, 4419 119th St. W., GAMES, SPORTS & Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120.

OUTDOORS Through Feb. 3, John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art’s “Watercolors from the Permanent Collection,� 5401 Bay Shore Road, ONGOING ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: 941-359-5700.

Second Wednesdays, Think + Drink (science), South Florida Wednesdays, AMI Dragon Boat Fun and Fitness Club, time Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: depends on tides, 417 63rd St., Holmes Beach. Information: 941941-746-4131.

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Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m., Shanty Singers, Florida Maritime Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m., horseshoes pitched, Anna Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120.

Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-708First Fridays, 6-9 p.m. ArtWalk in the Village of the Arts, around 6130.

12th Street West and 12th Avenue West, Bradenton. Also, Saturdays Thursdays, Jan. 17-March 28, bingo, Annie Silver Community after the ďŹ rst Fridays. Information: villageofthearts@gmail.com.

Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Info: 941-778-3580.

Second Saturdays, 2-4 p.m., Music on the Porch, Florida MariMost Fridays, 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. (call for times) mahjong time Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708- games, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Informa6120. tion: 941-778-6341.

Mondays, noon, bridge, Roser Memorial Community Church, LOOKING AHEAD OFF AMI 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414.

Feb. 16-17, Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival, Cortez.

Most Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m., mahjong games and instruction Feb. 17, AMICCO’s opera concert, Bradenton. for beginners, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

Feb. 22, U.S. Coast Guard exhibit at Florida Maritime Museum, Information: 941-778-6341.

Cortez.

Tuesdays, noon, duplicate bridge, Episcopal Church of the March 31, AMICCO’s “Diva Wars� concert, Bradenton.

Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941779-0881.

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Through Jan. 16, Painting Watercolor Sunsets with Joanna Coke, the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria.

Fee applies. Information: 941-778-1906.

Through Jan. 27, Island Players perform “I Hate Hamlet,� 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-5755.

Throughout January, Sue Elliott exhibits “Companions,� Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-7786648.

Throughout January, Janet Razze exhibits her glasswork, Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6694.

Through Feb. 9, Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island ďŹ ne art exhibition, “The Space Between,â€? Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1906.

Through Feb. 9, Jane Seymour’s “Up Close and Personal� exhibit, the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria.

LOOKING AHEAD OF AMI Information: 941-778-1906.

ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Through March 30, Saturdays at 10:30 a.m., Island Gallery Feb. 24, Pittsburgh Pirates spring-training season home West artist demonstrations, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Infor- Tuesday, Jan. 22 opener, Bradenton. mation: 941-778-6648.

10 a.m. — Preschool storytime, Island Library, 5701 Marina CLUBS & Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

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COMMUNITY ONGOING ON AMI Feb. 12, AMICCO’s Jazz Fest, Anna Maria.

ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Feb. 13-March 2, Richard Thomas’ “Drawn to Line and Color�

Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., City of Anna Maria “Movies in the exhibit, Anna Maria.

Park,� City Pier Park, North Bay Boulevard and Pine Avenue, Anna Wednesday, Jan. 16 Feb. 22-23, Center of Anna Maria Island Murder Mystery, Anna Maria. Information: 941-708-6130.

11:30 a.m. — Anna Maria Island Garden Club meeting and Maria.

ONGOING OFF AMI program, “Natural Island Plant Picks inspiring and educating with photography,� Roser Memorial Community Church 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-6758.

2 p.m. — Tour the Digital Library, Island Library, 5701 Marina the anna maria island garden club will meet at Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, in the fellowship hall Thursday, Jan. 17 at roser memorial community church, 512 pine ave., the manatee county fair opens thursday, 10:15 — Friends of the Island Library Book Club, “Educated: A anna maria.

Jan. 17, and continues through Sunday, Jan. 27, Memoir,�

Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Informathe program will feature speakers discussing in palmetto. tion: 941-778-6341. natural plants on anna maria island and inspiring and presenters promise “good food, good rides, Friday, Jan. 18 educating with photography. good times.�

9 a.m. — Senior Adventures outing, Sunnyside music concert for more information, call charlotte noyes at 941the entertainment lineup includes the Brothand continental breakfast, departing from Annie Silver Community 778-6758. ers everly tribute show, mark Wills, Josh Wilson Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-538and rhonda Vincent and the rage.

0945. admission will be $9 for those ages 13-54, $6

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for children 6-12 and $8 for those 55 and older. the fairgrounds is at 1303 17th St. W., palmetto. for more information, go online to manateecountyfair.com or call 941-722-8951.

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The Islander Calendar 2 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sunshine Stitchers knit and crochet club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-7786341.

5-7 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Annie Silver Community Center pulled-pork community dinner, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-3580.

Saturday, Jan. 19 8-11 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Roser Memorial Community Church pancake breakfast, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-0414.

8:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island meeting with speaker Ron Gilbert, Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941778-1383.

11 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Meditation session, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Tuesday, Jan. 22 11:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lunch and Learn: Sicily Erupting with Culture, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-1908.

Wednesday, Jan. 23 Noon â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Coloring Club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

2 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tampa Bay National Wildlife Refuges: Our Best Kept Secret program, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

Information: 941-778-6341.

7 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Art of Meditation, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-7781908.

fast meeting, Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1383.

Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m., Tech Help, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Tuesdays through May 14, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Anna Maria Farmers Market, City Pier Park, North Bay Boulevard and Pine Avenue.

Information: 941-708-6130.

Tuesdays, noon, Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941518-1965.

LOOKING AHEAD ON AMI Jan. 24, Friends of the Island Library lecture by Les McCurdy, Holmes Beach.

Jan. 31, Friends of the Island Library lecture by Janis Ian, Holmes Beach.

Feb. 7, Friends of the Island Library lecture by Katherine McHugh.

Feb. 8-9, Episcopal Church of the Annunciation White Elephant Sale, Holmes Beach.

Feb. 8, Annie Silver Community Center dinner, Bradenton Beach.

Feb. 9, Anna Maria Island Privateersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Thieves Market, Bradenton Beach.

Feb. 13, Artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Guild of Anna Maria Island Sale-A-Bration, Holmes Beach.

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Feb. 14, Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. Feb. 18, Presidents Day. March 10, daylight saving time begins.

March 17, St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. March 20, spring begins.

GOOD DEEDS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Looking for volunteer opportunities on or around Anna Maria Island? These organizations are seeking help: 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: 941-778-0414.

Moonracer Animal Rescue seeks volunteers to offer foster and forever homes for rescued animals. Information: 941-345-2441.

Anna Maria Island Historical Society museum seeks docents, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0492.

Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce seeks volunteers to assist at the ofďŹ ce and visitor information center. Information: 941-778-1541.

Island Dems to meet Jan. 21

college democrats will school island democrats on organizing and get-out-the-vote efforts during a luncheon monday, Jan. 21. the anna maria island democratic club will meet at 11:15 a.m. at the img academy golf club clubhouse, 4350 el conquistador parkway, Bradenton. the club members will gather for lunch and a meeting, featuring remarks by new college of florida students. the buffet lunch will be $17 for members and $20 for nonmembers. for more information, call Harry Kamberis at 941-779-0564.

Monday, Jan. 21 Noon â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Anna Maria Island Democratic Club meeting and lunONGOING ON AMI cheon, New College of Florida Democrats co-presidents Eva Ernst Wednesdays through March, Anna Maria Island Historical Soci- and Amanda Norton discuss college Democrats, IMG Academy Golf ety sales of settlers bread, AMIHS museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Club clubhouse, 4350 El Conquistador Parkway, Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-779-0564.

Maria. Information: 941-778-0492.

Wednesdays through March, 1:30 p.m. Anna Maria Island Irish ONGOING OFF AMI Ceili and Set Dancing, Sandpiper Mobile Resort clubhouse, 2601 Fridays, 10:30 a.m., Paradise Cafe games, music and socialGulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-1416. izing, the Paradise Center, Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road, Thursdays, 9-11 a.m., veterans services assistance, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778- Longboat Key. Fee applies. Information: 941-383-6493.

Saturdays through May, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Bradenton Farmers 6341.

Market, Old Main, Bradenton. Information: 941- 621-6471.

Third Thursdays, 11:45 a.m., Successful Women Aligning Listing deadline Together meets, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton LOOKING AHEAD OFF AMI Send announcements to calendar@islander.org. The deadline Beach. Fee applies. Information: 941-345-5135. is the Wednesday prior to the publication date. The deadline for the Feb. 8-9, Manatee River Garden Club Annual Flower Show, Fridays, Senior Adventures usually meets to carpool on an Jan. 23 issue is Jan. 16. The deadline for the Jan. 30 issue is Jan. adventure or for an activity, Annie Silver Community Center, 103 Bradenton.

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23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-538-0945.

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Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island break-

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AME PTO — students, community — look forward to Dolphin Dash By ryan paice islander reporter enthusiasm for the 13th annual dolphin dash has gabriella gilbert running laps. the 5K race and 1-mile fun run at anna maria elementary School is Saturday, Jan. 19. gabriella, a fifth-grader at AME, has been training by running laps around the school basketball court during recess and rising early to exercise at home.

Her mom, Lindy gilbert, president of Lux carts, at 309 pine ave., anna maria, said her daughter has participated in the run every year since kindergarten.

“She absolutely loves running and loves the opportunity to give it her best — to give it her all,” gilbert said in an interview Jan. 10. “it’s really great to see that.” competitiveness drives gabriella to participate, and her zeal drives her mom to run.

“She always wants mommy to run with her, and then she leaves me in the dust,” gilbert said. “i’m usually bringing up the rear with all my friends.”

Whether finishing first or last, gilbert said it is impossible not to have a good time at the event. “i haven’t found another group activity that just makes you feel so good!” she said. “everybody cheers you on. everybody comes together. You always seem to perform better than your fears make you think you might. it’s all positive, and i wish everyone on the island could share in the experience because it is wonderful.”

principal Jackie featherston said in an interview Jan. 7 that she is excited for the race, and will enjoy it from the sidelines. “i don’t do the run,” she said. “mostly i help with the setup and stuff like that. i’ll do whatever needs to be done to keep it running smoothly.” the event, coordinated by Kelly gitt and supported by the Bradenton Runners Club, will benefit the ame parent-teacher organization. nichole teich, president of the pto, said in an interview Jan. 11 the race is the third-biggest annual fundraiser for the organization, behind the fall fest and spring gala. the race will be Jan. 19, with registration at 7 a.m. in the south parking lot at ame, 4700 gulf drive, Holmes Beach. the 5K will begin at 8 a.m. and the 1-mile fun run will start at 9 a.m. after the race, awards will be presented and every participant will receive a race swag bag.

“Just come and be there and go for it,” gilbert said. “it’s all good. even if you walk or if you get cramps, everybody is cheering you on and rallying around each other. Honestly, i don’t see how anything negative could come from it. Whatever happens, it’s going to end up being positive and as a really great memory for everyone.” for more information, visit runsignup.com/race/ fl/holmesbeach/dolphindash5kand1milefun.

To the finish line

Gabriella Gilbert of Anna Maria Elementary pushes for the finish line Jan. 14, 2017, at the AME-ParentTeacher Organization Dolphin Dash. Gabriella was the first-place winner in her 9-and-under female division. This year’s dash will be Jan. 19. Islander File Photo: Karen Riley-Love

AME principal hopes to build on first-semester success By ryan paice islander reporter Winter break is over, and anna maria elementary students are in the midst of their second semester. principal Jackie featherston was excited to get back to work, hoping to continue the success of the first semester in 2019. “i think last semester went very well,” she said Jan. 7. “i think our students and teachers are on target Featherston and where we need to be. i start getting a little bored over my holiday vacation. i get all caught up in things at home and i’m raring and ready to get going.” featherston said ame’s biggest strengths include community involvement — with such authors as Lucinda Hathaway and Howard Binkow visiting the school last fall — and its waterfront location.

“We’re so able to get students immersed in their environment out here, and what goes on in the sciences as it relates to the beach, to animals, birds and turtles,” she said. “the exposure that our students are able to have because of our location is a huge strength.” the school borders on anna maria Sound at the back of the campus and the gulf of mexico is a short two-block walk.

Some students took a field trip to Nature’s Academy in Bradenton in September 2018 to learn about estuaries and they will continue their studies this spring by observing sea life in the estuaries on the bayfront at the school. in fact, a bevy of science events and activities are planned for the new semester, including Stem night at 5 p.m. tuesday, Jan. 22, and a math and science round-robin during the school day Jan. 25. fourthgraders also will harvest another batch of herbs and vegetables from their garden.

By the end of the semester in May, fifth-graders will have taken an end-of-year field trip to Walt disney World in orlando, where they will go behind the scenes with staff and learn about the science of making amusement rides. “it’s fun, but it’s also very science-oriented and educational,” featherston said of the outing. “anything that continues to support the sciences and our environment out here is great, and those are the kinds of things i’d like to see continue and grow.”

Featherston couldn’t name any specific issues or struggles at ame. “every school has a weakness, i’m sure,” she observed. “But i don’t even think that way. any improvement would just be making better some of the great things we already do. We get together and look at what we are doing, and ask ourselves, ‘how

Bradenton Beach poet pens children’s book

By Sandy ambrogi islander reporter tim fortier enjoys the written word, and helping others enjoy it. “i write to entertain, make people smile and have fun,” fortier told the islander Jan. 10. “it’s why i did this book.” “animal imagine,” fortier’s self-published children’s book, is available at a variety of island locations. the Bradenton Beach resident writes poetry for children and speaks to student groups and other gatherings. “i want to get the kids excited about reading. animals have certain characteristics, like people,” fortier said. “this book is about different animals and educating young people about them.” fortier realized some of his poems were similar to children’s books and set about finding an illustrator.

Kathleen Warno of Sarasota illustrated “animal imagine,” visualizing fortier’s words to draw in his young audience.

fortier also began a program called tfort poetry, to introduce kids to poetry through entertaining reads, creative workshops and social interactions. the program is targeted to students in first-third grades. fortier presents his poetry program at libraries, community events and schools.

Work is underway on fortier’s next book, “trevor Whatever,” which he plans to complete by spring. “it’s more in the lines of a dr. Seuss-type book,” he said. “this one will have rhyming verses.” “animal imagine” can be purchased at paradise cafe and Bagels, 3220 e. Bay drive, Holmes Beach. for more information about fortier or how to purchase “animal imagine,” visit tfortpoetry.com or call 941-226-3462.

Tim Fortier shows off his just-published children’s book, “Animal Imagine,” Jan. 7 at The Islander office. Islander Photo: Lisa Neff

can i make that work a little smoother next year?’” featherston said if she could change anything about the school, it would be the building’s lack of administrative space.

“We need a larger teacher’s lounge,” she said.

“We have a little tiny one, and that’s the only place the staff has to go to get away, to have their lunch, or something along those lines.”

By Ryan Paice, ryan@islander.org

AME calendar

• Saturday, Jan. 19, 8 a.m., Dolphin Dash.

• Monday, Jan. 21, Martin Luther King Jr. day, no school.

• Tuesday, Jan. 22, 5-7 p.m., STEM Night.

• Tuesday, Feb. 5, 6 p.m., Princess Ball.

• Wednesday, Feb. 6, 1:45 p.m., early release.

• Friday, March 8, 1 p.m., early release. anna maria elementary is at 4700 gulf drive, Holmes Beach. for more information, call the school at 941708-5525.

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Seniors visit sea lions

ABOVE: A Sarasota Sea Lion Preserve trainer speaks Jan. 4 in advance of a performance to audience members from the traveling Senior Adventures group from the Annie Silver Community Center in Bradenton Beach. RIGHT: Center of Anna Maria Island senior coordinator Amy Talucci gets kisses from a sea lion Jan. 4. Talucci accompanied the Senior Adventures on a daytrip to the Sea Lion Preserve, 36302 Singletary Road, Myakka City.

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Turtle talk kicks off library lectures

Friends of the Island Library vice-president and incoming president Julie Perry, left, and board member Denise Johnson introduce Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring executive director Suzi Fox. Fox spoke Jan. 10 about her work protecting sea turtles at the first in the 2019 winter series of lectures at the library, 5701 Marina Drive.

Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

Suzi Fox talks turtles Jan. 10.

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BB sunshine lawsuit defendants depose ex-mayor, city clerk

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter The defendants say the lawsuit is political and was filed in bad faith.

A plaintiff says he sued because the former Bradenton Beach board members broke the law.

A lawsuit filed in August 2017 by ex-Mayor Jack Clarke and joined by the city against six former city board members alleges violations of Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Laws.

And the case is heating up.

Clarke was deposed Jan. 7 by Jim Dye, attorney for defendant Reed Mapes, and Thomas Shults, defendant John Metz’s attorney.

City clerk Terri Sanclemente was deposed Jan. 9

by Dye and Shults.

The city’s attorney for the suit, Robert Watrous, and paralegal Michael Barfield also attended the depositions, which totaled nearly 10 hours, adding to the city’s legal fees, which now exceed $110,000.

Clarke apparently paid no legal fees and has no financial liability in the lawsuit based on an agreement signed by the city with Watrous.

The suit alleges violations of chapters 119 and 286 of the Florida Statutes by former board members Mapes, Metz, Tjet Martin, Patty Shay, and Bill and wife Rose Vincent, who were then members of the grass-roots group known as Concerned Neighbors of Bradenton Beach.

Bill Vincent founded CNOBB as “an all-volunteer organization that advocates for and enhances the quality of life in Bradenton Beach,” according to the nowdefunct group’s mission statement.

But Clarke and the city disagree with CNOBB’s mission, claiming the board members violated Sunshine Laws by discussing city matters at meetings and through emails and text messages, in their efforts to overstep the city and amend the charter through citizen initiatives, bypassing the city’s charter review mechanism.

Clarke’s deposition began with Shults asking Clarke if he understands what it means to act in “bad

Bradenton Beach city clerk Terri Sanclemente waits with attorney Robert Watrous before her Jan. 9 deposition in the city versus six citizens lawsuit. Islander Photos: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

Passing through

A blue yacht passes Jan. 10 underneath the draw of the Anna Maria Island Bridge. The Florida Department of Transportation is planning to replace the drawbridge with a fixed-span bridge when funding becomes available. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

Tjet Martin, left, a defendant in the Bradenton Beach sunshine lawsuit, is seated Jan. 7 with her partner and former Mayor Bill Shearon, and the five other defendants, Bill Vincent, Reed Mapes, Patty Shay, Rose Vincent and John Metz, prior to a scheduled deposition at the court reporter’s office in Bradenton.

faith,” to which Clarke responded, “That’s not in my lexicon.”

Clarke, Metz and the city have a history of political and legal disputes, including a lawsuit filed by Metz seeking to have Clarke’s name removed from the ballot for the May 19, 2015, mayoral recall vote.

Metz alleged Clarke failed to comply with the state’s “resign-to-run” law. However, the judge was not prepared to rule on the merits of the lawsuit without further study of the authorities, so Metz voluntarily dismissed the case, according to Metz.

During the Jan. 7 deposition, Shults determined that Clarke had not attended any planning and zoning board meetings in 2017, meetings where he claims parking garages were discussed.

However, Clarke claims the former board members violated Sunshine Laws during a CNOBB meeting when they allegedly discussed proposing a charter amendment that would prevent future multilevel parking structures in the city’s community redevelopment district.

Through discovery, Shults determined that Clarke had extensive communications with a reporter for The Sun newspaper, who followed CNOBB’s actions once the group formed and also had attended P&Z board meetings.

Additionally, one of the exhibits presented by Shults was an Aug. 1, 2017, email from reporter Joe Hendricks to Barfield stating CNOBB had committed a possible Sunshine Law violation.

Barfield is known locally for his involvement in a lawsuit that resulted in a commissioner recall in 2010 in Anna Maria and other Sunshine lawsuits in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

In the email, Hendricks sent a link to an article he wrote regarding the possible violation and a recording of a July 25, 2017, CNOBB meeting when the alleged

Attorney Thomas Shults, counsel for Bradenton Beach sunshine lawsuit defendant John Metz, prepares Jan. 7 to depose ex-Mayor Jack Clarke, a plaintiff in the suit.

parking garage discussion took place.

The city voted to join Clarke in the lawsuit a week later, Aug. 7, 2017.

During Sanclemente’s Jan. 9 deposition, Shults inquired about who prepared her affidavit for the lawsuit.

She answered that she did not write or index the affidavit, but she signed the document that was emailed to her. She said she does not remember who wrote it.

As city clerk, Sanclemente is the keeper of the city’s public records.

Shults asked Sanclemente how the city disposes of public records — both hard copies and electronic.

She said hard copies of public records that are more than two years old are reviewed, and the police department takes unimportant documents to Tampa to be burned.

She said that as far as she knows, electronic records never have been purged, but she is working on a “disbursement list” of records for an IT company to remove from the city server.

She said the building department has a similar process, but requires state paperwork detailing the list.

Additionally, Shults asked how text messages to Jack Clarke, and from city officials are handled as public record. complainant in Sanclemente said staff and city officials are instructed a lawsuit and not to text on city cellphones but, if they do, they have former mayor of been told to save the exchange as an email and preBradenton Beach, serve the record by sending it to her. awaits his deposiShults asked if she received many emailed text tion Jan. 7 at Vinmessage records from staff and officials, to which cent M. Lucente Sanclemente replied, “No.” & Associates, a At the end of the deposition, Shults made a records court reporting request to Sanclemente through Watrous, for a copy office in Bradenof the building department’s state form for document ton. destruction and her disbursement list of removed emails.

He also requested a copy of the employee handbook outlining department and employee responsibilities, a document Sanclemente referred to in stating the duties of deputy clerks.

Additionally, Dye requested a copy of a meeting notice, as it would appear on the door of city hall.

A hearing for a motion of partial summary judgment for legal fees is planned for Jan. 31 at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton.

Mediation for the parties with attorney Jack Hawkins is scheduled for Feb. 25 at the law offices of Grimes Goebel Grimes Hawkins Gladfelter & Galvano, 1023 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

At a case management conference Dec. 3, Judge Lon Arend of the Manatee County 12th Judicial Circuit Court ordered a nonjury trial the week of March 18.

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Bradenton Beach wants to take over cleaning Gulf Drive

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter The city of Bradenton Beach wants a clean sweep of Gulf Drive and its bike lanes.

Mayor John Chappie told city commissioners Jan. 3 he and public works director Tom Woodard were arranging a meeting with Florida Department of Transportation officials to discuss the city assuming cleaning responsibilities on Gulf Drive.

If the city assumes the cleanup job, it would need to purchase a street sweeper at a cost of around $125,000, according to Woodard.

Chappie said he wanted to speak with the DOT about the state paying Bradenton Beach to sweep the state road.

The DOT pays a contractor, USA Services, for street sweeping, but the work is unsatisfactory, according to Woodard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They do it twice a month but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not good,â&#x20AC;? he said in an interview Jan. 3. They rarely get the bike lanes and I got confirmation they are supposed to be doing the bike lanes, but they do it probably every other time.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an FDOT issue,â&#x20AC;? Chappie said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supposed to be their responsibility, but we see it as a safety issue and a concern for the city.â&#x20AC;?

Woodard said he receives complaints about sand or debris in the bike lanes, as well as the multiuse path from Cortez Beach to Coquina Beach. The path

Bradenton Beach resident Gary Liggett bicycles Jan. 4 on the multiuse path that runs from Cortez Beach to the south end of Coquina Beach at Longboat Pass.

Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

is maintained by Manatee County.

Manatee County parks and grounds operations manager Carmine DeMilio wrote in an email Jan. 3 that the county maintains the path every Thursday by sweeping and blowing away debris.

Woodard said he refers people with complaints to the county or state, but, he said, his department cleaned the paths three times after there was no response.

Even if Bradenton Beach sweeps Gulf Drive, the county would oversee the maintenance of the multiuse path, which is not accessible by a street sweeper.

Chappie said a street sweeper would allow the city

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Gorgeous weather brings big crowd to Islandfest MaryAnn and Paul Horne, right, seasonal Anna Maria Island residents from Pennsylvania, visit with Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center volunteers David Sadkini, back left, Heather Bascone and Wildlife Inc. president Ed Straight Jan. 12 at the 22nd annual Islandfest arts and crafts show in the field adjacent to Holmes Beach City Hall. Several of the Bradenton Beach-based organization’s rescued owls are perched in the booth.

ABOVE: Kanya Wagner, left, of Wagner Enterprise Exotic Plants, displays an orchid Jan. 12, as Ellen DeHaan, a snowbird from Michigan, peruses the plants offered at Islandfest.

Chico the Chihuahua — in the tote bag — and his master, Terry Corsair of Anna Maria Island and Rhode Island, take a break from perusing the arts and crafts offered at the 22nd annual Islandfest Jan. 12 in Holmes Beach. Islander Photos: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

LEFT: Eddie and Rachel Spyrides of Orlando look over the work with local artist Robert Johnson Jan. 12 in his booth during the 22nd annual Islandfest arts and crafts festival in Holmes Beach.

Holmes Beach ArtWalk shines spotlight on artists, art venues

ArtWalk takes place in the Holmes Beach downtown area on second Fridays, January-April.

Clockwise from top: Annabel Snyder, featured artist at Waterline Resort, said her mermaid — part of a series of fantasy drawings inspired by a kayak trip around Anna Maria Island — was attracting the most attention from guests during the Jan. 11 Holmes Beach ArtWalk. Saltair proprietor Theresa Burgess, right, shows ArtWalk patron Bonnie Bowers a favorite from her selection of Kim Darnell’s work at the boutique. Tanya McCormick and Rick Fass perform at Island Gallery West. Sue Elliott, featured artist at Island Gallery West, a co-op gallery, poses with her “petfriendly” artwork. Islander Photos: Bonner Joy

ArtWalk guests Dan Weiland, Barbara Young and Patti Weiland, all visiting from Waupaca, Wisconsin, refresh with wine at Waterline and gather information from hotel event manager Susanne Arbanas.

Sue Elliott’s notecards are for sale — and a Boston terrier bust — she counts four among her pets at home — are included in her Island Gallery West display.

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New owners start work on lots alongside FISH Preserve

By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter Three lots adjacent to a preserve in Cortez are now in new hands — with the addition of new fill to the property.

Andrew Nathan Wills sold three lots for $95,000 Dec. 14, 2018, to Chanlin Sok and Jessalyn Nguyen of Orlando.

The 0.5165-acre tract is adjacent to the northeast corner of the almost 100 acres of preserve land, protected by a Manatee County-held conservation easement and owned by the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage.

FISH vice president Jane von Hahmann announced the property transfer at the Jan. 7 board meeting.

Von Hahmann and other FISH members said they noticed a truck moving dirt to the Sok-Nguyen property and wondered if the activity required a permit.

During the earthmoving, Rocky von Hahmann said truck operators turned around several times in his plaza parking lot at 119th Street and Cortez Road West and, after he advised them to use another route, the trucks became stuck in mud.

At press time, messages left for Manatee County code enforcement and public information officers about whether a permit was required for the work in the 11500 block of Cortez Road West had not been returned.

Wills bought the property for $80,000 in February 2006.

In the past two years, Wills offered the property to FISH through negotiator Karen Bell but, according to von Hahmann, the nonprofit was not interested because Vandals mowed down several newly planted trees and stripped bark from other sapling trees in November 2018 at the FISH Preserve. FISH member John Stevely addressed the problem of vandalism at the Jan. 7 board meeting. Islander Photo: Kathy Prucnell

Work began the week of Jan. 7 on privately owned property adjacent to the FISH Preserve in Cortez with the addition of fill. Islander Photo: Kathy Prucnell

the property fronted Cortez Road.

McClash said he purchased the lot in the 1970s and The property’s new owners also own East Colonial “over the years” talked to FISH representatives about Farmers Market LLC in Orlando. a possible property swap.

Von Hahmann and Bell said they would like to see a farmers market on the private property. Bell said, “It FISH Preserve might be nice.”

FISH purchased property in the core of the prerestoration continues serve — surrounded by the preserve’s 23 upland acres Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Comand 70 acres of mangroves and submerged land — mission is in the process of choosing a contractor from Lemasters in 2016 for $185,000. to restore the eastern portion of the Florida InstiThe only remaining privately held lots in the pretute for Saltwater Heritage Preserve. serve tract, also fronting on Cortez Road, are owned by FISH vice president Jane von Hahmann told Joe McClash, a local businessman, environmentalist the board Jan. 7 of the FWC news, signaling the and former Manatee County commissioner. $100,000 project soon will be underway.

Von Hahmann has said she hopes McClash will Over the past 18 years, FISH and FWC, donate his acreage to FISH. as well as the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration and other entities, have partnered in restoration of the 100-acre parcel adjacent to Sarasota Bay on the south, Cortez Road West on north and the village of Cortez on the west side.

FWC completed a $16,000 project in 2018, removing invasive Australian pines from a central parcel known as the Lemasters’ property.

Habitat restoration plans include removing several acres of the non-native Australian pines and Brazilian peppers, without removing the grassy understory, black mangroves, live oaks or other native coastal vegetation.

FISH acquired most of the preserve land in 2000 from Louise Schewe for $250,000.

— Kathy Prucnell

FISH hopes to grow fishing festival, improve ‘catch’

By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter Commercial fishers battle many odds to bring in a catch.

“Changing Tides” is this year’s theme for the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage Commercial Fishing Festival — the annual fundraiser for the now 229-member group, dedicated to preserving commercial fishing and maritime cultures as well as the coastal environment. The event is set for Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 16-17.

Since August, Cortez fishers have been battling losses due to red tide while their support group has been preparing for the fest.

FISH vice president Jane von Hahmann and artist Rose Lipke, festival chair since 2015, said this year’s fest won’t be that different from last year’s, although FISH will increase its advertising on social media, with paid-Facebook boosts and other tools.

Festival planners hope to improve their catch — proceeds from the event.

The fest will kick off at 10 a.m. Feb. 16 with a “blessing of the fleet” and feature 60 art vendors, 20 food vendors and other exhibits, as well as the annual favorite, Dock Talks, a feature organized by FISH member John Stevely, a former University of Florida Sea Grant scientist.

Lipke said some vendors will be brought closer to the streets than last year but she and her committee still must iron out the details.

In the past, a nonprofit group of Cortez fishers, Fishing for Freedom, sponsored touch tanks and cast net demonstrations, but their 2019 contribution is

uncertain, according to FFF president Mark Coarsey.

“The boys are having to fish farther away,” Lipke said about red tide’s effect on local fishers and their catch — including losses from the stone crab season.

“Although the bait is coming inshore now, the mullet fishers are working down south, Everglade City, and trucking it back,” she added.

Coarsey planned to meet with his members in the

T-shirts at this year’s Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival will feature a design by Rose Lipke, chair of the 37th annual fishing festival in Cortez. The festival will be Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 16-17, between Cortez Road West and the working waterfront on Sarasota Bay. Islander Courtesy Graphic

next week to decide on the group’s participation in the festival.

Entertainment for Feb. 16 includes the Shanty Singers, Doug Demming, Eric von Band and Koko Ray. The Feb. 17 lineup includes Soupy Davis and his band, Ted Stevens & the Doo Shots, Jason Haram and the Karen and Jimmy Band, as well as the Eric von Band on the Bratton Store porch.

“We definitely don’t want beautiful beach weather,” von Hahmann said, as last year’s dismal turnout was blamed on sunny skies, poor signage and more festivals competing for seasonal traffic, including the Thunder by the Bay Music & Motorcycle Festival in Sarasota.

In 2018, FISH recorded 13,000 attendees, with $54,000 in profits. In 2017, a first-day rainout saw lower attendance at 17,000 — but slightly better profits at $80,000. In 2016, the celebration drew an estimated 18,000-19,000 visitors and raised $118,000 in net proceeds.

With the online applications, food vendors have been encouraged to identify their source of products.

For artists, 70 percent of their work must reflect commercial fishing, historic preservation, the Florida coastal ecosystem or traditional crafts.

Festival profits support habitat restoration on the 100-acre FISH Preserve bordering Sarasota Bay, as well as the group’s historic buildings and educational and environmental pursuits.

For more information about the fest or vendor applications, go to: www.cortez-fish.org/fishing-festival.

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Newcomers light up mood, romance on island stage

By Sandy Ambrogi Islander Reporter Caleb Allen told the Island Players audience Jan. 10 he hated Hamlet.

Or, at least his character, Andrew Rally, said so in the Island Players’ production of “I Hate Hamlet” by playwright Paul Rudnick.

Allen lit up the stage, portraying a young television actor with a canceled series who signed to play Hamlet in New York’s Central Park, urged on by his girlfriend, Deidre McDavey, played by Katherine Dye. Dye also made her Island Players debut in the opening night performance of “I Hate Hamlet.” Dye’s coy, innocent Deidre is a hands-down winner.

Both actors had previously shared a stage with IP veteran James Thaggard, commanding the production as the ghost of John Barrymore, which came along

with the Barrymore apartment Rally rented for the summer.

It’s easy to sense the camaraderie between the trio of actors, whose characters take up the majority of stage time in “I Hate Hamlet.” Their lines flowed flawlessly and interactions were seamless.

Rounding out the cast are returning Island Players Carolyn Zaput as the real estate agent and gadabout Felicia Dantine and Caroline Cox as Lillian Troy, along with another newcomer to the island stage, Brian Dewey.

Dewey artfully portrays Gary Peter Lefkowitz, a Los Angeles “writer-producer-director,” as he calls himself. He arrives onstage in a whirlwind of flailing hands and fast TV talk, attempting to convince Andrew to ditch the “Hamlet” performances in the park and return to Los Angeles for a new television show he has successfully pitched.

Clock tower lighting to stay

A bit of winter festivity is here to stay.

City commissioners Jan. 3 voted unanimously to keep the Community Redevelopment Agency’s recently purchased white lights that trim the roof on the Historic Bridge Street Pier clock tower year-round on Commissioner Jake Spooner’s suggestion.

The lights, which included scrolls extending from the tower, were put up before Christmas, along with a variety of decorations on Bridge Street.

The holiday decorations are owned by the Bridge Street Merchants and were removed Jan. 6, along with the CRAowned lighted scrolls, while the border lights remain.

— Ryan Paice Aiden Esformes, 7, of Bradenton, looks out to Sarasota Bay Dec. 27, 2018, from the walkway at the clock tower — aglow for the holidays — at the Historic Bridge Street Pier. Aiden is the son of Islander reporter ChrisAnn Silver Esformes. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

“Shakespeare is like algebra onstage,” he says.

But Andrew has a strong attachment to Deidre, who is thrilled with his role as Hamlet, and then there is Barrymore’s ghost, chattering away to Andrew about life, love, theater and all manner of subjects.

Thaggard’s ghost is humorous, as well as thoughtprovoking, as Andrew faces a decision: whether to forget the stage and return to Los Angeles and his television life or stay and play Hamlet for free in the park, making his longtime girlfriend happy and perhaps, himself, in the process.

Preston Boyd returns to direct with flair, reuniting with several cast members he has previously directed.

He writes in his director’s notes that the play pays homage to the inspiration of Hamlet 425 years after its debut. The original “Hamlet, Prince of Denmark”

by William Shakespeare was first performed in 1594.

It is the most performed and most translated play in the world, according to Boyd.

Jan Van Wart is set designer, creating a room both contemporary and reminiscent of Shakespearean times, including a balcony for soliloquies. Patrick Bedell is light designer, deftly changing visual moods with the script. Priscilla Boyd’s costumes are a delight, and Mike Lusk expertly handles sound.

Denise Handley is the Island Players ever-professional production stage manager and Rita Lameroux styles another winner as hair and makeup artist for “I Hate Hamlet.”

The newbies also have extra credits. Allen staged the engaging fencing fight and Dye choreographed the waltz for the stage.

“I Hate Hamlet,” co-produced by West Bay Landscape, runs through Jan. 27 at the Island Players, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria.

Performances are 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sundays. The box office is open 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Mondays-Saturdays and one hour before performances.

Tickets are $20.

For more information, call 941-778-5755 or go online to theislandplayers.org.

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Brits invade Holmes Beach field for cricket challenge

By Sandy ambrogi islander reporter it may have looked a little confusing Jan. 2, when 22 players were scrambling around city field between stumps, including a stump fashioned from an old curtain rod.

Stumps are three vertical posts that complete the wicket, also know as the pitch or the playing field. it was a game of cricket, or, as organizers teresa and Henry outhwaite of Brighton, england, called it, the inaugural ami cricket tournament. the outhwaites, who own a vacation home in anna maria, gathered island friends and family to teach cricket to “a bunch of americans,” as teresa put it.

“We’ve been coming to anna maria for 16 years and bought a house two years ago. We come about

four times a year when the kids are out of school,” she said. the outhwaites’ daughter, tilly, is a champion cricket player in england and recently was named to an english state team. the family brought her equipment along on the trip for practice. friends also had the baseball versus cricket discussion leading to the match.

The AMI cricket trophy will reside with the Magical Manatees until a rematch in 2020.

in addition to the game, the outhwaites hosted an english tea break — a match tradition. “i made a Victorian spongecake. We had crustless cucumber sandwiches and marmite sandwiches. if you’re not english, you probably never heard of (marmite),” she said. “it looks like black paste spread on bread.”

Scones and english tea with cream and sugar rounded out the interval buffet. the players took part in the “school children’s version” of cricket, according to teresa. “it’s shorter. it has an end time,” she said, adding cricket matches can last as long as four days.

When the dust settled, the magical manatees team had out-cricketed the mad max team and were declared the winners of the impromptu tournament. “lt was such fun. i totally would love to do it again next year,” teresa said.

Members of the Magical Manatees cricket team pose for a victory shot Jan. 2 at city field in Holmes Beach.

The inaugural AMI cricket tournament was organized by Teresa Outhwaite, who visits Anna Maria Island from England with her family about four times a year.

Islander Photo: Courtesy Teresa Outhwaite Members of the Mad Max cricket team break for a team photo Jan. 2 at the city field gazebo in Holmes Beach. Friends and family took part in a cricket match.

Islander Photo: Courtesy Todd Rodgers

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Gathering

Kitty Kole is a regular volunteer at Roser Memorial Community Church pancake breakfasts. A breakfast will be served 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19. Islander Courtesy Photo

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roser memorial community church will open its fellowship hall Jan. 19 for a savory but sweet community event. church members will be cooking and serving a pancake breakfast 8-11 a.m. that Saturday. the menu will include pancakes, sausage, syrup, melted butter, applesauce, biscuits and gravy, juice and coffee or tea. the cost per diner is $6. there is no charge for children under the age of 5. after breakfast, diners are encouraged to burn off the morningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s calories with a stroll across the street to the roser guild thrift Shop, which will be open 10 a.m.-1 p.m. the church is at 512 pine ave., anna maria.

For more information, call the church office at 941-778-0414.

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Saturday, Jan. 19 8-11 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Roser Memorial Community Church pancake breakfast, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-0414.

Sunday, Jan. 20 2 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Winter Concert Series performance, QOL, Christ Church of Longboat Key Presbyterian (USA), 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-8833.

ONGOING LISTINGS roser memorial community church is seeking people to assist with pancake breakfasts. the church Christ Church of Longboat Key Presbyterian (USA), 6400 Gulf seeks flippers, mixers, runners, servers and more. of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Sunday service 10 a.m.; menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Volunteers work one of five shifts.

For more information, call the church office at study 9 a.m. Monday; womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible study 10 a.m. Wednesday.

CrossPointe Fellowship, 8665 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

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(Rite II) 10:30 a.m.; menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breakfast 8 a.m. Wednesday.

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

Saturday service 5 p.m.; Sunday service 9:30 a.m.; Sunday fellowship 10:30 a.m.; prayer partners 11:30 a.m. Wednesday; womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible study 10 a.m. Thursday.

Harvey Memorial Community Church, 300 Church Ave., Bradenton Beach. Sunday services 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.

Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Sunday service 10 a.m.; fellowship following service.

Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Sunday worship 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.; adult Sunday school 8:45 a.m.; Sunday adult book study 9 a.m.

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St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Saturday confession 3 p.m.; Saturday Mass 4 p.m.; Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; weekday Mass 8:30 a.m.

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Obituaries

Best of Guild Show

Marie Spaeder Haas of Bradenton accepts congratulations and $500 for “Best of Show” from sponsors SteamDesigns Studio owners Frank Williams and wife Melissa.

Haas captured the prize in the Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island 10th annual juried show “The Space Between” at the Studio at Gulf and Pine with her woven watercolor titled “Mending a Memory.” Haas also wove a story for guests about her chance meeting with the subject — many years ago in college and recently in Bradenton. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy

Jennifer Noel Beck

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Jennifer noel Beck of Holmes Beach died Jan.

She was born dec. 8, 1964, in tampa. to all who knew her she was a strong, caring, intelligent, beautiful and complicated woman. She spent her last days in the place she loved most, anna maria island.

She lived in Holmes Beach for many years.

Beck a celebration of life will be held 1 p.m.-sunset Saturday, Jan. 19, at the large pavilion on the gulf side of coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach.

She is survived by her mother, Barbara Winslow; father Bill austin; sister christine austin; brother perry austin; son ian; daughter emily; grandsons Logan, cedar and Silas; and many more family members and friends she considered family.

Steven McCrea Robertson

Steven mccrea robertson, 47, of Bradenton, died Jan. 9 after an acute illness.

He was born to Janie Schember robertson of Bradenton Beach and paul corwin robertson Jr. of Birmingham, michigan.

He was a 1989 graduate of cranbrook academy in Michigan’s Bloomfield Hills and a graduate of Wayne State university in detroit.

His interests and abilities were broad and varied.

He was athletic in both team and individual sports and he was an accomplished percussionist. He had a talent for photography and was an avid reader of classics, biographies, philosophy, economics, politics and history. He was a hiker, biker and camper and accomplished at propagating plumeria trees. He was a good cook, crazy dancer, animal lover and seeker of wisdom through spirituality and study.

He loved kids, always taking an interest in their

His volunteer work included a number years on the Bradenton Beach Scenic WaVeS committee, focusing on mass transit at the county level and dune protection projects.

His professional career ran the gamut, from corporate at Volkswagen in auburn Hills, michigan, to u.S. Homes in florida, researching chemical product regulations for worldwide fertilizer markets, establishing small businesses and start-up/management of a home health care company. interment will be in grand Haven, michigan, and franklin, michigan.

Survivors include his mom, Janie; dad paul; brothers p. corwin iii of chicago and mitchell m.; sister-inactivities and especially, their education. “uncle law debbie Shumaker of Bradenton; three nephews; Stever” was a favorite of many. He was most proud one niece; 15 cousins. of his “little brother” of 11 years, andrew o’Brien of Bradenton, from the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. At your service: obituaries are offered as a His own education was broad and diverse. He loved community service in the islander newspaper to school and being a student. He never stopped learn- residents and family of residents, both past and present.

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Streetlife

By Kathy Prucnell

Island police blotter

anna Maria Jan. 7, 500 block of Villa rosa Way, juvenile disturbance. a father went to the mcSo-anna maria substation to report his daughter ran away, while the daughter called 911 to report her father “went crazy.” at the house, a deputy reported the mother “began antagonizing” deputies and the daughter fled on foot. the daughter returned to the house and was taken by florida department of children and families to stay the night elsewhere.

Anna Maria is policed by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

the boyfriend due to his past abuse to her mother. the teen was visiting her grandmother, who struggled with the boyfriend as he tried to force the girl into the car.

HBpd requested the state attorney review the case for charges against the boyfriend. dec. 26, palm Harbor drive, noise. Holmes Beach police were dispatched at 12:20 p.m. in response to noise complaints. From the street, officers reported hearing loud music and yelling. An officer observed eight vehicles at the residence and three people shouting on the deck of the house. the noisemakers went inside when they saw the officer attempting to take decibel meter readings. The officer spoke to the property owner and reported the owner seemed unaware and unconcerned about the noise. the report was flagged for follow-up. dec. 31, manatee public Beach, 4000 gulf drive, traffic. Numerous people approached a Holmes Beach police officer about a yellow pickup truck almost hitting people in the beach parking lot. The officer then observed a woman driver almost collide with vehicles in front and behind her. When the light turned green, she accelerated and nearly hit another vehicle and curb before the yellow truck came to rest in the grass. the officer requested Manatee County Sheriff’s Office backup for an investigation into a possibly impaired driver, but a deputy was unable to respond. the woman was ticketed for careless driving, failure to wear a seat belt and violating a vehicle registration law. an HBpd officer escorted her home and her vehicle was towed.

Jan. 1, 7300 block of gulf drive at the beach, alcohol. two men and a woman in their 20s from St. petersburg, tampa and atlantic Beach were drinking beer and running with a dog in the surf. they were cited for possessing alcohol on the beach.

Jan. 1, 100 block of 50th Street, criminal mischief. a 62-year-old person reported an unknown person threw a rock that shattered the vehicle sunroof.

Jan. 1, Sunbow Bay, 3800 block of east Bay drive, burglary/theft. unknown persons cut a bicycle lock and stole a woman’s bicycle valued at $500.

Holmes Beach is policed by HBPD. Streetlife is based on incident reports and narratives from the BBpd, HBpd and mcSo.

Bradenton Beach Jan. 6, 700 block of gulf drive north, warrant/ drugs. Bradenton Beach police, assisting Sarasota police department with an investigation, arrested a 54-year-old pensacola man wanted on warrants for grand theft. the man initially lied, giving officers the name of his twin brother. police determined the man’s identity and arrested him on the warrant and for giving a false name. On a pat-down, officers found he had unprescribed pills in his shirt pocket and added charges for possessing controlled substances. police determined the 2009 BmW the man and his wife were using stolen, so it was transported to the BBpd station for safekeeping.

Bradenton Beach is policed by BBPD. cortez Jan. 4, 3700 block of 117th Street, battery police/ domestic. a 44-year-old woman was arrested for pushing a sheriff’s deputy after officers responded to a domestic disturbance between the woman and her boyfriend. The woman became enraged when the officer said he would give her boyfriend a wallet he had left behind.

Cortez is policed by the MCSO. holmes Beach dec. 20, 600 block of manatee avenue, marijuana. after pulling over a vehicle for nonfunctioning tag lights, Holmes Beach police ticketed a 29-year-old passenger for possessing 5.6 grams of marijuana in violation of the city ordinance. dec. 23, 2700 block of avenue c, disturbance.

Island watch a 911 call alerted Holmes Beach police to a woman in the event of an emergency, call 911.to report screaming. When officers responded, they found a information on island crime, call the mcSo anna maria 13-year-old girl in a driveway, who told police she had refused to get in a car with her mother’s boyfriend and substation, 941-708-8899; Bradenton Beach police, 941an altercation ensued. She also told police she hated 778-6311; or Holmes Beach police, 941-708-5804.

2 of 6 intruders in Anna Maria detained by homeowner

an upstairs apartment in the 300 block of magnolia avenue in anna maria became the scene of an alleged burglary when the resident returned home and discovered six young men in her residence. at about 11:30 a.m. Jan. 7, resident Laurie Jo Higgins returned home with amanda miller culpepper and saw six males run out her back door and down the stairs.

Higgins reported $50 stolen from the home, adding Jan. 10 that she is still taking inventory.

Higgins said her two sons were home at the time, but one son was in the shower and the other was in a bedroom wearing headphones and did not hear or see the intruders.

She recognized one of the perpetrators, but said no one in her family had invited them to the residence.

Higgins said they exited through the back of the house, and she believes they came in the front door to look for money and valuables.

Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating, according to Sgt. mike Jones, who heads the anna maria substation. no one had been arrested or charged in the incident as of Jan. 11.

Jones said he is not sure if the intrusion was a burglary or trespass. mcSo will be conducting multiple interviews, he said. in Higgins’ attempt to apprehend the intruders, she said they “overpowered her,” but she did stop two of the six intruders and brought them to authorities.

She also said the group attempted to enter another house in the neighborhood.

— Kathy Prucnell

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HBPD sergeant sworn in at city hall

Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth, left, Police Chief Bill Tokajer, newly promoted Sgt. Thomas “Tommy” Fraser III and his wife, Kathy, pose Jan. 3 following Fraser’s swearing-in ceremony at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive. Fraser was hired by the HBPD in 2013 and has served as a law enforcement officer for 23 years. His new role became effective at the ceremony. Islander Photo: Courtesy HBPD

the florida department of transportation and manatee county posted the following notices for the week of Jan. 14: Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach: as part of a pipeline replacement project, crews are performing tie-ins at ninth Street north and the cortez road embankment, as well as sodding the embankment. paving on gulf drive from cortez road northward to 10th Street north has been delayed. When work commences, it will be during daytime hours and require traffic maintenance. avenue c in Bradenton Beach: as part of a pipeline replacement project, right-of-way restoration work is taking place, including paving operations on 23rd, 24th and 25th streets.

Gulf Drive in holmes Beach: as part of a pipeline replacement project, gulf drive is closed to northbound traffic at 81st Street, with northbound traffic detoured onto 81st Street to access palm drive. trolley stations remain accessible. pedestrians should avoid any attempts to cross over pipes or other construction materials. a reduced speed limit is in place and motorists may experience temporary, single-lane closures. for more information about the pipeline replacement projects on the island, go online to amipipereplacement.com. for the latest road watch information, go online to www.fl511.com or dial 511.

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Local authors pen fisherman’s history

By Sandy ambrogi islander reporter decades before george emerson Bean trekked to the north end of anna maria island and established the first homestead in 1892, Miguel and Frederica Guerrero had already lived and died on terra ceia island. the pioneers had set up a home on the island at the mouth of the Manatee River to fish and farm. miguel’s great-great granddaughter, peggy donoho, is a fifth-generation resident of manatee county, and she’s sharing the family history in a justreleased book, “miguel’s Bay.” She wrote the novel with childhood friend and tampa Bay times columnist ron prouty. “it’s my family history brought to life,” donoho told the islander. “i felt like it needed to be told.” the novel — based on real people with “creative license necessary to connect the many facts, names, places, etc.,” according to donoho — took the pair two and half years to research and write. research took donoho and prouty from the manatee river to menorca, the island off the coast of Spain where miguel guerrero was born.

“We found the original family genealogy on menorca,” donoho said of their research, “and went back three more generations before guerrero came to “Miguel’s Bay” authors Ron Prouty, left, and Peggy Donoho pose on Menorca off the coast of Spain, america.” having traveled there to research family history for their book. Islander Courtesy Photo “Miguel’s Bay” is available at the Anna Maria Island Historical Society in Anna Maria and the Florida Maritime Museum in Cortez.

the research also showed guerrero had a first wife he married at 20. She died on the crossing from Spain. guerrero worked as a crewman on a commercial schooner making runs from new orleans to pensacola, tampa and Key West. He later signed on at perico pompon’s rancho near the mouth of tampa Bay and, after five years of learning the Florida fishing business, he struck out on his own. He established his rancho on terra ceia in 1848. guerrero then married a Bavarian immigrant, frederica Kramer, who arrived on terra ceia in 1855 to help with an aunt’s store. the young couple lived first in a palm-thatched fisherman’s hut and then in a

log cabin. “miguel’s Bay” tells of family connections to the third Seminole War, miguel’s time in the confederacy’s company K during the civil War, the couple’s struggles on an isolated island and the daily life of fisherman in the mid-1800s. mention is made of anna maria island — as a fishing location, picnic destination and shell-hunting mecca.

The Guerreros had five children, but fever took the lives of the two oldest boys, a baby girl, frederica and eventually miguel. the two surviving sons were placed with other families and continued to live in the tampa Bay area. guerrero’s granddaughter from one of the surviving sons, Susie Annie Lee, taught the first term of school on anna maria island in 1921. today, the waters tucked into the end of terra ceia island and surrounded by rattlesnake Key and custer Bay bears the name miguel Bay. donoho and prouty erected two historic markers in the course of writing the book. one is located on the site of the guerrero homestead at Boots point, terra ceia. the other marker is at private family cemetery the authors have helped restore. donoho serves on the board of the palmetto Historical commission. She also is a member of the manatee Historical Society and volunteers at the florida maritime museum in cortez. prouty is a 30-year veteran of the tampa Bay times and a member of the manatee county Historical commission. “miguel’s Bay,” which sells for about $20-$25, is available at the anna maria island Historical Society, 402 pine ave., anna maria; the florida maritime museum, 4415 119th St. W., cortez; and the tampa Bay History center, 801 old Water St., tampa, with more locations being added. the book also is available on amazon and was published by miguel Bay publishing in Bradenton. for more information about “miguel’s Bay,” contact donoho at pegdonoho@me.com or call 404-2718864.

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A map shows the states Surfrider Foundation graded on its 2018 State of the Beach report card.

Florida received a D for “mostly poor, lacking” coastal policies. Islander Courtesy Image

By Lisa Neff

Florida scores a D on report card

Junior year in high school, my second quarter report card contained a d for calculus.

When my parents asked about the grade, my first excuse was math class came after gym and i was too tired. then i blamed the textbook, saying it was difficult to follow. i also presented an argument that i didn’t plan to pursue a career Neff in mathematics — or any field that might require an understanding of calculus.

But i began the discussion knowing a d wasn’t acceptable. the class, the book, the teacher didn’t matter. the grade was mine and i needed to improve. on the 2018 State of the Beach report card recently released by the Surfrider foundation, florida received a d.

Surfrider, a grass-roots nonprofit that works to protect waters and beaches, didn’t grade the states on the beauty of their beaches. undoubtedly florida, with its sugar-white sandy beaches, lush keys and palmlined shores, would receive an a-plus on such a report card. rather, Surfrider graded 30 states and puerto rico on policies to deal with coastal erosion, irresponsible

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florida arbor day is celebrated the third friday in January.

The Holmes Beach Parks and Beautification committee and mayor Judy titsworth will mark the day by planting an “old man palm” in the memorial park adjacent to city hall, 5801 maria drive, Holmes Beach. the event will be at 9 a.m. friday, Jan. 18. national arbor day, when typically all three island municipalities hold tree-planting ceremonies with Keep manatee Beautiful, is friday, april 26. for more information the florida arbor day happening, call city hall at 941-708-5800.

beach fill, sea-level rise and coastal development. the report card indicates 23 of 31 states and territories are performing at adequate to poor levels and most of the states with the lowest grades, including florida, are in regions heavily impacted by extreme weather events.

Here’s the Surfrider scale and grades: • A, excellent policies and implementation. California earned the only a grade.

• B, good but can be improved. The New England states of maine, new Hampshire, massachusetts and rhode island received Bs. So did maryland, oregon and Washington state.

• C, mediocre. States in the C grade include Hawaii, South carolina, minnesota, pennsylvania, delaware, new York, Virginia and connecticut.

• D, mostly poor, lacking. In addition to Florida, ds went to alaska, Wisconsin, illinois, michigan, alabama, mississippi, north carolina, Louisiana, texas and puerto rico.

• F, inadequate protection of coastal communities and resources. four states — georgia, indiana, new Jersey and Ohio — flunked Surfrider’s test. florida scored at the lowest levels on policies dealing with sea-level rise, coastal development, coastal armoring. in Surfrider’s analysis, the state lakes sufficient management policies to protect it’s amazing a-plus beaches from erosion and climate change. recommendations for the Sunshine State include: • Prohibit seawalls or coastal armoring for new development and establish statewide restrictions on shoreline armoring.

• Remove exemptions allowing any development seaward of the minimum development setback line.

• Update and implement inlet management plans so there is no net loss of sand.

• Change the state’s 25-year-old coastal development laws to prevent development on the frontal dunes of critically eroding beaches. the sunny side to Surfrider’s report? Some states have improved on previous grades and some local governments are working to protect their environment while creating more resilient communities. one such example might be a city’s work to create living shorelines. Surfrider’s report says this about coastal armoring: “adequate coastal armoring policies prevent the use of hard armoring, restrict inappropriate construction and repair, prevent emergency permitting directly after storms and promote soft stabilization mechanisms that increase coastal resiliency, such as living shorelines that use native vegetation to protect wetlands and coastal areas.”

So florida earned a d, but a community like Bradenton Beach, which is creating a living shoreline by the Historic Bridge Street pier, deserves better. if d is for disappointing, B is for better.

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Wrestlers bring home hardware, flag football gets traction

By Kevin P. Cassidy Islander Reporter The Center of Anna Maria Island’s youth wrestling team competed Jan. 11 in the Brandon Wrestling Tournament at Brandon High School and had a good showing.

RJ Phelan and Andre Harwood won first place in their respective age and weight divisions, while William Pakbaz, Jay Harrison and Savanna Phelan brought home third-place medals. Riley Karecki, Bam GartCassidy man, Victoria Phelan, Clancy Cusack and Ceegan Cusack earned fourth-place medals.

Flag football heads into week 3 The flag football youth league at the center completed its second week of the winter season with a bevy of games on the center field.

The 8-10 age division played three games Jan. 8 starting with Beach Bums on a roll to a 33-7 victory over Planet Stone. The second game saw Progressive Cabinetry cruise past Ugly Grouper by 20-6, while Slim’s Place closed out the night’s action with a 29-18 victory over Bins Be Clean.

Beach Bums took the lead in the standings with a 2-0 record followed by Progressive Cabinetry and Slim’s Place, which are tied with 1-0-1 records. Planet Stone and Ugly Grouper follow with 0-1-1 records, while Bins Be Clean completes the standings with an 0-2 record.

The 11-13 division kicked things off Jan. 9 with CABB Cleaning edging Grooms Automotive by a 7-6 score, while Island Charms earned a 21-6 win over Beach House Real Estate in the second game.

CABB Cleaning at 1-0 and Beach House Real Estate and Island Charms, which are both 1-1, are tied for the division lead while Tyler’s Ice Cream and Grooms Automotive are both in search of a victory.

The 14-17 division played its first games Jan. 9, starting with Island Fitness taking a 33-14 victory over Cloud Pest Control. The final game of the evening saw Ace Hardware cruise past Blue Lagoon 40-12.

Island Fitness and Ace Hardware are tied for first with 1-0 records, while Blue Lagoon and Cloud Pest Control are tied with 0-1 records.

chipin on the fourth hole.

The men were back on the course Jan. 10 for a nine-hole scramble. The team of Bob Blazer, Tim Donner, John Estok and Fred Miller combined on a 2-under-par 30 to earn clubhouse bragging rights for the day.

Horseshoe news Three teams advanced to the knockout round and battled for the day’s supremacy Jan. 9 during horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall horseshoe pits.

Bob Mason and Myles Macleod drew the bye into the final and watched as Sam Samuels and Bob Palmer pummeled the team of Larry Delebar and Dom Livedoti by a 21-7 score. Samuels and Palmer couldn’t keep the momentum and were defeated by a 21-10 score by Mason and Macleod.

Two teams met in the final during Jan. 12 action.

Andre Harwood and Savanna Phelan show off their Bob Palmer walked his way past Macleod and Bob Rowley 23-1 to earn the day’s bragging rights. medals after competing in a Jan. 11 wrestling tourPlay gets under way at 9 a.m. Wednesdays and nament at Brandon High School. Islander Photos: Saturdays at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. Warmups Courtesy Center of Anna Maria Island. begin at 8:45 a.m. followed by random team selecThe women took to the course Jan. 8 for a nine- tion. hole, individual-low-net match in four flights. Joy There is no charge to play and everyone is welKaiser won first place in Flight A with an even-par come.

32, edging out Jean Holmes in a tiebreaker. Marlyn Thorton took third place with a 2-over-par 34.

Volleyball registration opens Cathy Rice fired a 3-under-par 29 to take first place The center is inviting players to sign up for a coed, in Flight B. Carol Patterson was alone in second with adult volleyball league. an even-par 32 and Sue Christensen took third with a Players can sign up as a team, including a maxi4-over-par 36. mum of six players. Single players are placed on a Jan Turner’s 2-under-par 30 gave her first place team by the center. Each team must include a female in Flight C by one stroke over second-place finisher player on the floor at all times. The last day to register Roxanne Koche. Fran Barford took third with an even- is Jan. 19. par 32.

Cost for the league is $10 for center members and Laurie Hicks grabbed first place in Flight C with a $96 for nonmembers. Matches will be played at 6:30 3-under-par 29. Marty Clark was alone in second with p.m. Tuesday evenings starting Jan. 29. a 2-under-par 30 and Susan VanOrsdel took third with Interested sponsors or for more information, call a 1-under-par 31.

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Center of Anna Maria Island wrestler William Pakbaz prepares to make his move on his opponent at a tourney in Brandon.

Key Royale golf news The men’s golf action at the Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach got started Jan. 7 with a nine-hole, modified-Stableford system match. Jerry Martinek was the individual champ after carding a plus-5 to edge Bill Brodie and Earl Ritchie by a point.

Martinek also played with Brian Comer, Terry Schaefer and Tom Solosky to combine on a plus-9 to top the team competition.

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Despite cold weather, fishing starts off hot in January By capt. danny Stasny islander reporter in spite of cold fronts sweeping down from the north early in 2019, fishing around Anna Maria Island remains consistent for a variety of fish.

Venturing into the gulf of mexico on days when the seas are calm is yielding a great bite for those looking to go out and get “the groceries.”

Bottom fishing around ledges, reefs and wrecks is yielding a fish on just about every bait. mangrove snapper are dominating this bite, followed

by Key West grunts, sheepshead, porStasny gies and groupers. You can add lane and yellowtail snapper to the list — if you’re lucky. changing baits to live shiners or cigar minnows is producing amberjack, which is always good for those looking for a “reel” workout.

Inshore fishing around Anna Maria Island is producing good action. fishing structure for sheepshead seems to be getting better and better as winter progresses. most are 2-3 pounds, which is perfect eating size. fishing docks inshore is producing good action on black drum, mangrove snapper and catch-andrelease redfish. All three species are readily taking live

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a patchy bloom of the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was observed in some locations in manatee county varying from background to low concentrations the week ending Jan. 13.

No fish kills were reported.

Some respiratory irritation was reported in locations in manatee and Sarasota counties. in the region, K. brevis was observed at background concentrations offshore of Hillsborough county and background to high concentrations in Sarasota county. for more information and current updates, go online to myfwc.com/redtidestatus.

What is Florida red tide? a red tide, or harmful algal bloom, is a higher-thannormal concentration of a microscopic alga (plantlike organism). in the environment along florida’s west coast, the species that causes red tide is Karenia brevis. the HaB can change quickly and tends to be patchy, and the fWc publishes a daily sample map for public tracking at myfwc.com/redtidestatus.

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Michael Gadek, visiting Anna Maria Island from Lake Bluff, Illinois, shows off a nice snook caught on a live pilchard Jan. 5 while on a guided fishing trip with Capt. David White of Anna Maria Charters.

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Lastly, jigging the flats for spotted seatrout is proving to be worthwhile for anglers. Keeper-size trout are being found on channel edges where the shallow grass flats meet with deep water. on my Southernaire charters, i’m enjoying the sheepshead bite. my anglers are averaging 10-15 keeper fish per trip. When catching the sheepies on structure, we also are reeling up plenty of Key West grunts and mangrove snapper, which is resulting in some good-looking fish boxes at the end of the day.

I’m finding black drum and catch-and-release redfish on my travels, which provide anglers with great action.

To finish out the day, I’m drifting over deeper grass flats and jigging for spotted seatrout. Soft-plastics on a jig head are yielding numerous trout, as well as a few pompano. capt. Warren girle is focusing his efforts on nearshore structure and ledges. in depths of 25-45 feet of water, Girle is finding a variety of species. Baiting with live shrimp is attracting fish to his client’s hooks on nearly every drop. mangrove snapper are the most prominent, followed by an array of other fish, including sheepshead, porgies, grunts and juvenile groupers. during his travels in the gulf of mexico, girle is finding the random tripletail lazily floating along in the current where grass or other debris is present. moving inshore, girle’s clients are hooking up with black drum, sheepshead and catch-and-release redfish by casting live shrimp under docks and around seawalls. capt. aaron Lowman is venturing into the gulf of mexico when the waters are calm and the winds are light. using live shrimp combined with a knocker rig, he is dropping baits down to structure to find a bite. Ledges, reefs and wrecks are host to a plethora of species, including snappers, grunts, groupers and sheepshead.

On windier days, when fishing in the Gulf is less favorable, Lowman is returning to the intracoastal Waterway and its connecting waters. By fishing docks with live shrimp, he’s putting clients on black drum, sheepshead and catch-and-release redfish.

Jim malfese at the rod & reel pier is seeing sheepshead being reeled up to the deck quite frequently.

Pier fishers using live shrimp as bait are casting under the pier to attract these ever-popular fish to the hook.

While targeting sheepies, black drum, flounder and an occasional catch-and-release redfish are finding their way to the hook.

Pier fishers casting live shrimp out from the pier into tampa Bay are hooking into pompano. tipping small jigs with pieces of shrimp is working well to catch a pomp. in fact, this method is producing better results than just casting out bait and waiting for a bite. capt. Jason Stock is spending most days offshore in the gulf of mexico. fishing wrecks is yielding 60-80 pound amberjack. Also, while wreck fishing, Stock is reeling up numerous mangrove snapper in the 20-inch-plus range. Moving inshore to the flats, Stock is finding some great catch-and-release snook action for his sport fishers. Mixed in with the snook bite are spotted seatrout and catch-and-release redfish. capt. david White of anna maria charters is working his charters inshore for sheepshead. casting live shrimp around rocks and docks is producing respectable numbers of sheepies, as well as a mix of other fish. Black drum are crazy about shrimp and are being caught with some regularity. the same applies for catch-and-release redfish.

Changing tactics to fish for pompano is producing action for White. casting doc’s goofy jigs throughout the flats, channels and passes is stirring up an occasional pompano bite.

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Salon staff show their surprise as Nikita Fosmore, center, announces her pregnancy during a photo op. Fosmore, center, and her mother, Annie Petit, left of Fosmore, co-own the Salon Salon boutiques in Holmes Beach and Anna Maria. Islander Photo: Courtesy Nikita Fosmore

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Murphy to open new eatery in Sarasota in what a news release calls “a renewed replication of his famous Beach Bistro on anna maria island,” restaurant proprietor Sean murphy is taking his awardwinning concept to Sarasota. murphy announced Jan. 7 he will open a new bistro-inspired eatery at the planned project BLVd at 500 n. tamiami trail, Sarasota.

“We’ll have a perfect location, right at the front door to everything Sarasota offers,” murphy stated in the release. the restaurant will reproduce the Beach Bistro menu alone with new culinary creations. the emphasis will be on fresh seafood from the gulf of mexico, “exotic meats” from florida ranches and prime meats from america’s heartland.

Craft cocktails originating at the Doctor’s Office in Holmes Beach will be offered at the BLVd bar, along with an extensive wine list. also to be offered: wine storage in a vast cellar at BLVd. BLVd, scheduled to open in 2020 in the downtown Sarasota waterfront district, will feature 3,500-5,500 square foot residences.

Riley-Love makes national news Karen riley-Love had quite a 2018, being named the top tourism ambassador by the manatee county tourist development council, as well as growing a new company, ami Beach Weddings. now, to start 2019, riley-Love is featured in the January-february issue of first for Women, a national magazine available on newsstands and online. the article explores why women start their own businesses and how they achieve success. riley-Love started ami Beach Weddings in 2017

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She manages a group of nuptial specialists, including photographers, videographers, musicians, florists, support personnel and others. riley-Love said about the article experience, “first for Women did the interview and photo shoot months back. the most fun part was the hair and makeup at Salon Salon. i knew the article was coming out in January, and i bought an issue last night while i was waiting to check out at publix.”

“Sure enough! my photo was there. i can’t wait to give a copy to my mom and dad,” added riley-Love. the islander is proud to publish her work as a freelance-assignment photographer.

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Speaking of Salon Salon. nikita fosmore and her mother, annie petit, recently gathered the staff from the salons at 3612 e. Bay drive, Holmes Beach, and 313 pine ave., anna maria, for a group photo. fosmore, who set up the timed photo on her smartphone, had a surprise. Just as she set the camera to shoot, she announced she is pregnant — to the delight of everyone on the salon team. and, even though mom knew, she, too, was surprised by the announcement. congratulations to nikita and dad richard. the salon and its clients will have to wait for an arrival in the spring.

Stay busy, islanders.

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Karen RileyLove’s AMI Beach Weddings is featured in an article in the January-February issue of the First for Women magazine.

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Carla Beddow, left, receives an award from Mike Norman Jan. 10 for top salesperson of 2018 at Mike Norman Realty in Holmes Beach at a banquet for employees, celebrating their past year’s business success. Islander Photo: Courtesy Kathy Caserta

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NonproďŹ ts to reap dollars from chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trolley ad campaign

By Sandy ambrogi islander reporter Anna Maria is a little island with a lot of traffic. the fare-free trolley island trolley operated by manatee county area transit keeps some travelers off the streets but, eight years ago, the county transit budget tightened as trolley subsidies ceased. there were suggestions to charge a $1 fare to ride the trolley or require island municipalities to contribute to the trolley operation. david teitelbaum, a local resort owner and then a director of the anna maria island chamber of commerce, proposed an alternative: raise money by selling advertising on the trolleys. negotiations to implement trolTeitelbaum ley ads involved chamber officials, manatee county administrator ed Hunzeker, county commissioners and mcat reps. a plan was carved out for ads inside and outside the trolley and the cost to advertisers. teitelbaum then set about selling ads, with money earmarked to pay the chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to the

county for the trolley. the program proved such a success there were excess revenues and the trolley grant program was born. the chamber accepted applications from not-forprofits on the island and dispersed grants. in 2017, the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sixth year, the chamber awarded $54,000 to 14 island nonprofits. overall, the chamber has raised an excess of $285,000 in advertising funds. the chamber will issue new grants during a networking mixer at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the Hunzeker Waterline marina and resort, 5325 marina drive, Holmes Beach. ryan Suarez, planning manager with manatee county area transit, said the trolley costs just over $1 million a year to operate. expenses include salaries, fuel, cleanings and maintenance. the chamber contributes 45-50 percent of its advertising collections to the county for trolley operations, according to terri Kinder, ami chamber president.

Wende Webb, an Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce director, and Melinda Bradway, of AMI Paddlers from Paradise, huddle up at the chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dec. 12 mixer at Gulf Drive Cafe in Bradenton Beach. The next mixer will be 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Waterline Marina Resort and Beach Club, 5325 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Trolley grant award winners will be named. Islander Photo: Sandy Ambrogi

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Sean Murphy, owner/ proprietor of Anna Maria Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beach Bistro, Eat Here and The Doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, announced Jan. 7 plans to open a new restaurant in the high-end residential tower. BLVD is slated for completion in 2020.

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Kinder said 18 grants will be distributed Jan. 23. a total of 21 grant applications were submitted.

Applicants must be not-for-profits Kinder on anna maria island or in cortez. in addition, they must spend the money on island or cortez projects. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The project must be a benefit to the community,â&#x20AC;?

Kinder said. five chamber members read the applications and the committee then recommends which applicants should receive the money and how much.

Kinder averages out the monetary recommendations and sets the awards. the amounts remain private, unless disclosed by the recipients.

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By Jesse Brisson Special to the islander 209 69th St., Holmes Beach, a 2,144 sfla / 3,467 sfur 4bed/4½bath/2car pool home built in 2018 on a 8,547 sq ft lot was sold 12/28/18, padg 03 LLc to Stadler for $2,195,000; list $2,395,000.

214 Elm Ave., Anna Maria, a 3,103 sfla / 5,636 sfur 4bed/4½bath/2car pool home built in 2018 on a 7,700 sq ft lot was sold 12/21/18, By the Shore investments ii LLc to Winston for $2,100,000; list $2,195,000.

602 N. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, a 2,364 sfla 4bed/4½bath/2car pool home built in 2018 on a 5,689 sq ft lot was sold 12/26/18, fLBS to deJesus for $1,880,000; list $1,995,000.

628 Hampshire Lane, Holmes Beach, a 2,548 sfla / 3,604 sfur 3bed/4bath/2car canalfront pool home built in 1973 on a 15,987 sq ft lot was sold 11/30/18, galati to mitchell for $1,700,000.

532 70th St., Holmes Beach, a 2,804 sfla / 3,616 sfur 5bed/5bath/2car canalfront pool home built in 1963 on a 11,282 sq ft lot was sold 12/21/18, thornhill to fay for $1,650,000; list $1,750,000.

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664 Key royale drive, Holmes Beach, a 2,841 sfla / 3,462 sfur 3bed/3bath/2car canalfront home built in 1971 on a 12,632 sq ft lot was sold 12/17/18, machak to nalle for $920,000; list $950,000.

607 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, a 2,512 sfla / 5,890 sfur 3bed/3bath home built in 1995 on a 6,000 sq ft lot was sold 11/24/18, arbors Seaside cottages LLc to 607 S. Bay Blvd LLc for $875,000.

8404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, a 2,657 sfla / 3,112 sfur 4bed/3bath pool home built in 1962 on a 9,600 sq ft lot was sold 12/14/18, randazzo to Hinckle for $700,000; list $700,000.

305 55th St., Holmes Beach, a 1,302 sfla / 1,753 sfur 2bed/1bath home built in 1950 on a 8,200 sq ft lot was sold 12/27/18, neill to goins for $465,000; list $485,000.

600 manatee ave., unit 215, Westbay cove, Holmes Beach, a 1,176 sfla 2bed/2bath condo with shared pool built in 1977 was sold 12/13/18, mcarver to Snovell for $335,000; list $348,600.

1603 gulf drive n., unit 1, tradewinds, Bradenton Beach, a 540 sfla 1bed/1bath condo with shared pool built in 1971 was sold 12/14/18, moss to LB Key LLc for $210,000; list $219,900.

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SHELL DELIVERED AND spread. $55/yard. Hauling all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-795-7775, “shell phone” 941-720-0770.

NATURE’S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and installation. Tropical landscape specialist. Residential and commercial. 35 years experience.

941-448-6336.

STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE: Shell, lime rock, palms, river rock, construction demolition, fencing, pressure washing, hauling debris and transport. Shark Mark, 941-301-6067.

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

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

GRIFFIN’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabinets and wood flooring. Insured and licensed. 941-7228792.

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Landscape Design Lawn Care Cleanups Stone Paths Licensed and Insured

DAN’S RESCREEN INC. POOL CAGES, LANAIS, PORCHES, WINDOWS, DOORS

JERRY’S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry, handyman, light hauling, pressure washing. Jack of all trades.

Call 941-447-2198.

DEDICATED TO DOING our best work, one job at a time, using all our skills and knowledge gathered over 36 years of installations. Call Don, 941993-6567. www.ArtisanDesignTileAndMarble. com.

SOUTHWEST HOME IMPROVEMENT: Michigan builder, quality work guaranteed. Affordable, timely, within budget. Call Mike, 1-616-2048822.

R. A. GONZALEZ CONSTRUCTION: Re-roof and leak specialist. Residential/hotels/commercial.

Repairs, shingles, tile, metal, flat. Quick response.

Quality work at reasonable rates. References.

Insured/licensed. #CCC1330056. Call Bryan at 727-277-9502.

TOO BIG or TOO SMALL. Free Estimates.

Call Dan, 941-713-3108

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NEED A RIDE to airports? Tampa $65, St. Pete, $55, Sarasota, $30. Gary, 863-409-5875. gvoness80@gmail.com.

Family Owned and Operated since 1975

Residential & Commercial #CFC1426596

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RENTALS JUST OFF THE Island: Two retail storefronts for lease on Cortez Road. High visibility, high traffic.

Water included. 7818 Cortez Road, approx 800 sf, 7834 Cortez Road, approximately 1,600 sf.

941-746-8666.

$YDLODEOH $We AMI CENTRE, 3218 E. BAY DRIVE, HOLMES BEACH 941 778-7978 • WWW.ISLANDER.ORG

AVAILABLE RENTAL: APRIL 2019 and October through April 2020. 2BR/2BA ground level with carport and patio. 1.5 blocks to Gulf. Updated, granite countertops, recessed lighting, flat-screen TVs in living room, TV room and bedrooms. Must see! Anna Maria. 941-565-2373.

HOLMES BEACH: 1BR/1BA beachfront cottage and apartments, weekly, shorter stays as available. Limited openings, January-April. Call Alice, 813-230-4577.

VACATION RENTAL: BEAUTIFUL one-bedroom condo. Pool, one block to beach, cable, Wi-Fi. Available January-March, $3,000/month. 941778-1915.

$10 DINER MUGS

@ The Islander, 3218 E. Bay Drive, HB

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MIKE NORMAN REALTY EST. 1978

CONTRACT PENDING STEPS TO BEACH Fantastic 2BR condo in a premier location west of Gulf Drive for easy beach access. Palm Cay Condo is a smaller, quaint complex with beautiful, tropical grounds and a large heated pool. Selling â&#x20AC;&#x153;turn-keyâ&#x20AC;? furnished.

Weekly rentals allowed. $335,000

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REAL ESTATE

SEEKING FEBRUARY OR partial month. Mangrove Avenue to Cypress Avenue, Anna Maria, $4,000-5,000. 419-957-6794.

STARTING FROM THE low $300,000s. Only minutes from the beach, this new active adult community is perfectly located just south of Manatee Avenue off Village Green Parkway. Perfectly designed, open 2BR or 3BR/2BA plus den and two-car garage floor plans. Luxurious amenities, pool, spa, gym, pickleball and fenced-in dog park. HOA only $209/ month. Models open daily. Contact us, 941-2543330. www.MirabellaFlorida.com.

HOLMES BEACH: SPACIOUS 2BR/2BA, lanai, two blocks to beach. Available February, March, April. Weekly, $1,575. 231-670-6697.

ANNUAL RENTAL: HOLMES Beach â&#x20AC;¨2BR/2BA with bonus room, garage, washer/dryer hookup.

Small dog considered with pet fee. Available immediately. $1,850/month. Call Island Vacation Properties, 941-778-1000.

HOLMES BEACH: ANNUAL elevated, unfurnished 2BR/2BA, garage, lanai, no smoking/pets. $1,650/month. 970-331-1042.

RENTALSâ&#x20AC;¨: LAST MINUTE cancellation. Beautiful 2BR/2BA condo with lovely view on Anna Maria Island. Pool, cable, Wi-Fi, Netflix. Available March, 2019. $3,800/month. 941-713-3386.

GULF VIEW VACANT LOT Build your perfect island retreat with views of the Gulf and beaches. Cleared lot located on an ideally situated, quiet side street that allows weekly rentals. Beach access just across the street with a shady, scenic path. $575,000

BOATERS! â&#x20AC;&#x153;NO BRIDGE Accessâ&#x20AC;? deep canal waterfront 2BR/2BA two-car garage townhome, new appliances, renovated, 13,000-lb. boat lift included. Beach, nature preserves, kayak trails, business within 3 miles. Annual $2,200/month plus utilities, first, last, security. 561-262-2825.

VACATION RENTAL: BEAUTIFUL one bedroom condo. Pool, one block to beach, cable, Wi-Fi. Available now through 2019 season. $750/week.

941-704-7525.

BEACHFRONT CONDO Recently updated 2BR/2BT with gorgeous views. Preferred complex offers large heated pool, Jacuzzi, covered parking and elevator. Selling â&#x20AC;&#x153;turn-key furnished.â&#x20AC;? Great rental. $824,900

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CUTE 1BR/1BA APARTMENT: $985/month.

Second Street N., Bradenton Beach. Annual rental. 941-447-4859.

Weatherside is here for you in all kinds of weather!

FOR SALE BY owner. Perfect little 2BR/2BA duplex in Seaside Gardens. Completely renovated. 740 sf under air conditioning. Large lanai, one-car garage.

Asking $349,900. Must see. Call 941-778-7111. Will cooperate with selling realtors. 405 63rd Street, Holmes Beach.

FOR SALE: ANNA Maria, west of Gulf Drive.

2BR/2BA, pool. Great rental history. 815 3416732.

DARLING NORTHWEST BRADENTON home: 307 55th St. W.. Near shopping, dining, beaches. $199,500. Call 941-795-5703.

DISCOUNT NOW: ISLAND waterfront home.

3BR/2BA, double garage, features vaulted ceiling, heated pool and spa, boat lift and dock. Now $729,000 plus $15,000 discount for a 30-day closing. Real Estate Mart, 941-356-1456.

DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE home. Handyman special. $29,000 or best offer. Ask for JB, 941-356-1456.

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BAYSHORE GARDENS HOME: 3BR/2BA, community pool and marina. Very affordable at $179,900.

Real Estate Mart, 941-356-1456.

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GORGEOUS BAYFRONT HOME Impeccable views from this 2 BR/2BA home located just a short walk to the beach.

Completely renovated cottage with turn-key furnishings, boat dock, no seawall to maintain and room for a pool. $995,000

OWNER SELLING 2BR/2BA condo. Perico Bay Club, water views. $245,000.â&#x20AC;¨ Email for photos, tomflynn59@gmail.com.

Since 1949 ~ 29 years on AMI Call Ted: 941.730.5045 CBC 125314531

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EXPERIENCE REPUTATION RESULTS SALES/RENTALS Professional Service to Anna Maria Island Since 1974

HERONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WATCH 10 minutes to beaches. 4 BR + Den. Excellently maintained, tastefully decorated. No rental limitations. MLS A4142821. $359,000.

MEADOWCROFT 1308 56TH ST. 1BR/1BA enclosed lanai. Turnkey furnished.

Beach cottage decor in living room. Heated pool, tennis, clubhouse. $121,000.

VACATION/SEASONAL RENTALS GULFFRONT PROPERTIES BOOKING NOW 941-778-0807

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Mike Norman Realty INC

1301&35: ."/"(&.&/5 t 3&"- &45"5& 4"-&4 t 7"$"5*0/ 3&/5"-4 ANNA MARIA Âź ACRE WATERFRONT just 250 steps to the beach. Bring your boat to the 60-foot dock or launch your paddle board/kayak right from your backyard! This property offers exceptional "old Florida" charm with tons of privacy from the serene, natural mangrove canal. Two vintage cottages for a total of four rental apartments. $1,295,000

CONTACT US TODAY RENTALS@ISLANDVACATIONPROPERTIES.COM WWW.ISLANDVACATIONPROPERTIES.COM t 3001 GULF DRIVE, HOLMES BEACH

www.mikenormanrealty.com 31o1 Gulf Drive, Hholmes Beach 800-367-1617 | 941-778-6696 941-809-3714

Michelle@MichelleMusto.com www.MichelleMusto.com Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate 201 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 1, Longboat Key

KEY WEST-STYLE HOME WEST OF GULF DRIVE: 132 50th St., Holmes Beach, 6BR/4.5BA, new dĂŠcor, large custom pool and spa.

Offered at $1,679,000

DIRECTLY ON BEACH spectacular 3BR/2.5BA home with panoramic water views from virtually every room. Two open porches and a shady patio on the ground level with fenced, beach-side courtyard. $2,155,000

Mike Norman Realty INC

800-367-1617 941-778-6696 31O1 GULF DR HOLMES BEACH www.mikenormanrealty.com sales@mikenormanrealty.com

OFFERING THE BEST SELECTION OF SALES & RENTALS ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND SINCE 1978

BUTTONWOOD HARBOR 5 ½ Winslow Place, Longboat Key. Waterfront, 5BR/3BA, canal and pool.

Offered at $999,999

Gulf-Bay Realty of Anna Maria Inc. Jesse Brisson - Broker Associate, GRI 941-713-4755 800-771-6043

NEW CONSTRUCTION!

Come see this custom-built home in Anna Maria with a short walk to direct beach access. 4beds/6baths/3car home with over 3,200 sf under air. Home has pool and spa, no rental restrictions, tons of open space, elevator, privacy, way too many features to list. $2,099,000

RELEASE DATE: 1/13/2019

New York Times Sunday Magazine Crossword

THE ISLANDER n JAN. 16, 2019 n 35 No. 0106

BREAKING NEWS

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