The Islander Newspaper E-Edition: Wednesday, July 12, 2017

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VOLUME 25, NO. 37

The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992

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AsTheWorldTerns feel the heat. 6 Tourism holds steady, revenues up. 2 New ripple for developer: Nesting terns. 3 DOT draws new conceptual plan for Cortez intersection. 4

Op-Ed

The Islander editorial, reader letters. 6

Happy July 4, Anna Maria Island

10-20 YEARS AGO

From the archives. 7

Meetings

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

Happenings

Community activities, announcements. 11 Holmes Beach digs into excavation permits. 14

Gathering. 18 Streetlife. 20 Tracking Eliza Ann. 22 Is that a fin? 23 1 soccer team achieves perfection. 24

Before the catch: The quest for bait. 25

BizCal. 26

PropertyWatch. 27 Classifieds. 28

Lizzy Hannon and Alexis Burt, students at Anna Maria Elementary, dressed up as pirates to ride on the Anna Maria Island Privateers’ Skullywag ship-float for the Privateers’ Fourth of July parade. The parade kicked off Independence Day in the morning. Islander Photo: Karen Riley Love. LEFT: Fireworks at the Sandbar Restaurant entertain beachgoers, closing out the day’s celebrations. Islander Courtesy Photo. For more, see page 13.

HGTV comes to AMI for beachfront hunt

Traffic and pedestrians move through the roundabout June 27 on Gulf Drive at Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach.

Islander Photo: Jack Elka

Park-and-ride key to island traffic solutions

By terry o’connor islander reporter there’s no sense reinventing the wheel for a traffic study. that’s why florida department of transportation consultants working on the $675,000 district 1 Sarasota/manatee Barrier Islands Traffic Study pored over more than a dozen completed traffic studies looking for answers. the consultants are tasked with improving traffic flow on the barrier islands from anna maria south to Lido Key. there are no easy answers. possible solutions involve off-site parking, expensive bridges, water taxis and new routes for bikes and pedestrians.

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the study area in Sarasota and manatee counties includes portions of Bradenton and Sarasota and all of anna maria, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, Longboat and Lido keys and St. armands. a 44-page first-phase report recently released by Stantec consulting Services inc. of Sarasota evaluated the older traffic studies to determine if any findings are useful.

Stantec project manager frank domingo said increased barrier island traffic over the past five years spotlights the effectiveness of at least one possible solution. “park-and-ride options from an eastwest standpoint might become a lot more viable,” domingo said. “improving that serpLeaSe See trAFFiC page 5

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By Sandy ambrogi islander reporter Lights, camera, action! the island just can’t seem to stay out of the limelight lately. the beach getaway that was long known as “our little secret” in a county tourism campaign just keeps gaining accolades. this list, that list. top beach, top island, top place to visit, and now comes HgtV to shoot beachfront living in paradise for the masses. ryan Brantley fernandez of the chadderton group of Keller Williams realty of Valrico will be featured in the Saturday, July 15, episode of “Beachfront Bargain Hunt: renovation” searching for and then helping renovate an island home for her grandmother, arlene Wood. fernandez and husband devin helped with the renovation and appear in the episode with Wood. the entire filming took about five months, including the search, purchase and rehab of the chosen property.

Jen and Mark Bowman’s island office of Keller Williams realty supplied some of the listings viewed by Wood in the filming. a watch party for the episode will be held at the Beach House restaurant, 200 pLeaSe See ExposurE page 3

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Tourism holds steady, revenue up

By ed Scott islander reporter In official raw numbers, tourists are not breaking down doors to visit manatee county at this time of year. But those who come leave a lot of money behind. that notion was underscored during a presentation June 19 by Walter Klages, ceo of research data Services, which tracks visitor trends for the Bradenton area convention and Visitors Bureau.

Lodging occupancy was flat — down just onetenth of 1 percent during the first six months of the 2016-17 fiscal year — compared to a year ago. But Klages says that comes after a spurt of construction of lodging venues. during this period, the average daily rate for a hotel room increased 3.2 percent from $174.30 to $179.80 and the daily revenue per available room was up 3 percent from $132.30 to $136.30. “that’s a positive thing,” Klages told members of the manatee county tourist development council at their meeting at the county administration building, 1112 manatee ave. W., Bradenton. “if you are in the industry and you are managing, that’s the critical thing.

You want to know what your reVpar is.”

Klages informed tdc members about other key data for october-april. nearly 430,000 visitors came stay in manatee in short-term rentals — motels, homes and condominiums — up 2.6 percent from last year, for the same time period. they helped contribute to the 4.1 percent year-over-year increase in economic impact of tourism, from $592.8 million a year ago to $617.4 million. “no matter which way you look, this makes tourism the single most significant industry in Manatee county,” he said.

Visitors from the midwest and northeast continue to run neck and neck in the race, visiting the county more than tourists from any other regions. during the past six months there were 106,000

visitors from the midwest, up 4.8 percent, and 101,000 from the northeast, up 3.9 percent. Visitation from elsewhere in florida is up 5.4 percent, but visitation from elsewhere in the Southeast is down 5 percent.

Klages attributed the down cycles to weather, saying it’s “not significant, other than numerically.” He said the county still is a strong draw for Southeastern u.S. residents, but the cVB will have to promote the county there to turn the negative into a positive. ultimately, Klages said, if you do not maintain visibility, you lose market share. tourism destinations that cease to be visible and on top of vacationers’ minds will lose market share and economic impact. european visitation is up 2.2 percent to nearly 54,000 tourists since oct. 1, 2016, and was up 10.1

percent in april. Visitors primarily come from the united Kingdom and german-speaking countries. meanwhile, canadian visitation is down 11.4 percent, continuing a trend the cVB addressed in previous meetings. more recently, a small but growing group of tourists from Scandinavian countries has discovered the county. Klages said his data also is showing the cVB is making progress attracting visitors from french-speaking countries: france, Belgium and parts of Switzerland. Klages said this is not yet an “opportunity market,” but called 2017 a “nascent opportunity” to attract more french-speaking travelers. there were more than 57,000 visitors to the county in april, paying for more than 140,000 rooms, up 2.3 percent from more than 137,000 one year ago.

Island tourist tax receipts continue to rise

When you’re hot, you’re hot.

While the manatee county tourist development council reports that tourism growth is slow but steady, tax collections show the county is a hot destination. the tax collector and the tdc agree that revenue is up. manatee county saw record-high temperatures four days in april. meanwhile, the three cities of anna maria island saw large increases in resort tax collections this april compared to april 2016.

Holmes Beach showed $368,651.91 in bed tax revenue, up 24.1 percent from april 2016. anna maria showed $297,802.97 in april, up 19.5 percent in april 2016.

Bradenton Beach showed 114,656.34 in april, up 13.2 percent from april 2016. palmetto’s showing for april was up 157 percent for the same month in 2016. However, putting that in perspective, the city showed $7,775.38 in bed tax, just 0.5 percent of the countywide total. By contrast, the three island cities combined to account for nearly 56 percent of county bed tax collected in april. manatee county enacted a local option tourist

development tax in 1980. it also is called tourist tax, bed tax, short-term rental tax and resort tax. the rate for manatee county is 5 percent and the funds are budgeted by the county-appointed tdc.

— Ed Scott

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manatee county commissioners June 20 reappointed four members of the tourist development council. the members returning to serve four-year terms on the nine-member advisory panel are ed chiles, Jiten patel, dale Sconyers and david teitelbaum. all are hoteliers on a board mandated to consist of three elected officials, four hoteliers and two interested citizens.

Those who applied and were qualified, but were rejected by commissioners, include eric cairns, owner of cedar cove resort in Holmes Beach and rob ondo, general manager of Shorewalk Vacation Villas in Bradenton. the terms of the four re-appointed members expire June 30, 2021.

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Threatened shorebirds nest at proposed development site

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter A proposed development on the shore of Sarasota Bay may be facing a new environmental challenge.

As of July 7, a colony of least terns, shorebirds

listed as a threatened species by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, is taking residence on property that is part of the proposed 529acre development site for Aqua By The Bay, south of Cortez Road and west of El Conquistador Parkway in Bradenton.

In addition to an upland large-scale commercial and residential development on the 529-acre site, developers Carlos Beruff and Larry Lieberman have proposed using 260 acres of submerged lands as a mitigation bank.

The least terns are nesting on a sandy patch of ground that was recently excavated near 53rd Avenue West and El Conquistador Parkway.

In a July 7 email, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring volunteer Kathy Doddridge said the colony was first observed June 16 by AMITW executive director Suzi Fox. She contacted Manatee County Audubon Society members Deb and Dick Comeau, who contacted FWC southwest regional shorebird biologist Morgan Parks.

According to the email, Parks and her supervisor

A least tern takes flight from the colony that has claimed a sandy area for nesting near the shore of the proposed 529acre development site for Aqua By The Bay, south of Cortez Road and west of El Conquistador Parkway in Bradenton.

Islander Photo: Courtesy Ashley Scarpa

Arlene Wood, left, poses with granddaughter Ryan Brantley Fernandez and her son, 1-year old Aiden, inside Wood’s new “bargain” home on Anna Maria Island. The family pitched in on the purchase and renovation on cable network HGTV’s “Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation,” including progress reports and the finale. Islander Courtesy Photo Exposure continued from page 1 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach, starting at 8 p.m.

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conducted a site visit June 23 and found 34 “loafing least terns” and one nest.

Since the FWC does not post barriers on private inland property, FWC representatives were tasked with contacting the property owner to protect the site.

As of July 7, The Islander had not confirmed whether the FWC contacted the developers.

Additionally, Doddridge wrote that she and Fox sent information regarding the colony to Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources director Charlie Hunsicker “in the hopes that he can get the information into the hands of county commissioners” considering a plan for Aqua By The Bay. According to Doddridge, Parks said June 29 the FWC did not plan to conduct further site visits, but encouraged people to monitor the site and contact the FWC hotline, 888-404-3922, if there is evidence the birds are being disturbed.

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July 4 draws crowds, a few emergencies — but safe overall

By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter The Fourth of July on Anna Maria Island brought blue skies, calm seas and a busier beach day than years past.

Authorities up and down the beaches reported well-behaved crowds, four near drownings, some confiscated fireworks, jellyfish and stingray stings, lost children, car and pedestrian accidents, illegal grill fires and more.

Manatee County Marine Rescue Chief Joe Westerman blamed the near drownings on swimmers who ventured out too far.

EMS transported three of the four victims to Blake Medical Center in Bradenton. One was treated by medical personnel on the scene, according to Westerman.

“It was people trying to swim out past their abilities,” he said of the near drownings at Coquina Beach and one at Manatee Public Beach, where medical response teams treated the victims after lifeguards brought them ashore.

Westerman concluded some people were looking to revisit sandbars that had since disappeared and then couldn’t swim back to shore.

Rough surf — responsible for 32 rip current rescues since June 1 — calmed by July 4, he added.

Westerman heads the rescue division overseeing 14 lifeguards and two paramedics who double as lifeguards at the two county-managed public beaches.

According to Westerman, the lifeguards estimated the number of beachgoers July 4 at the Coquina and Manatee public beaches were up from last year.

Beachgoers Coquina Manatee 2013 13,000 6,500 2014 26,000 10,000 2015 10,000 8,500 2016 12,500 6,000 2017 14,500 7,500 “Overall, I’d say everyone was very well behaved,” Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer said about the Fourth of July.

He estimated crowds in Holmes Beach were about

the same as last year.

New signage asked Holmes Beach visitors to take their trash with them “and I think that got some people’s attention,” Tokajer said.

He reported “cleaner beaches” July 5 after a cleanup effort by city code enforcement officers, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring and Keep Manatee Beautiful.

HBPD did not seize any illegal fireworks, he said, despite numerous individual displays that were visible from Holmes Beach.

Tokajer said it was “too hard to navigate the beach” and “hard to tell where fireworks were coming from on the beach when it was pitch black.”

Manatee County Sheriff’s Sgt. Russ Schnering reported 20 fireworks confiscations July 4 in Anna Maria from people on the beach. The MCSO provides law enforcement for the city.

Schnering added a bike was stolen from the 200 block of Spring Avenue.

Bradenton Beach Detective Sgt. Lenard Diaz said officers responded to illegal fireworks calls, but no fireworks were seized.

“It was busy,” he said, adding calls ran the gamut of grill fires, an incident of battery and a pedestrian accident that occurred when a 15-year-old boy ran across the street in the 500 block of Gulf Drive North toward the Gulf and he was struck by a slow-moving vehicle, Diaz said.

Despite the low speed, the impact “threw him up in the air.” EMS responded, treated and transported the boy to Blake, he said.

Diaz and lifeguards doused a few grill fires after the coals, having been improperly disposed on the ground set pine needles on fire.

About traffic, Diaz said, “Obviously the parade backed it up, but by 7:30 p.m. traffic was good.”

Parking wasn’t a focus, he added, although about 120 tickets were issued citywide.

In Anna Maria, MCSO issued 20 parking tickets.

Holmes Beach issued parking tickets but, Tokajer

U.S. Coast Guard Fireman Joseph Coll-Lopez checks on a bilge pump July 4 at the south boat ramp at Coquina Bayside Park in Bradenton Beach.

The boat had taken on 3 feet of water due to a hole in the stern drive shaft, according to the Coast Guard report. Photo: Courtesy U.S. Coast Guard said, the numbers hadn’t been compiled by July 6.

The U.S. Coast Guard station in Cortez sent crews to assist two vessels on July 4, a disabled boat with a motor that quit near Terra Ceia and a vessel taking on water at the Coquina south boat ramp in Bradenton Beach, according to Boatswain 2nd Class Charles Richter.

Crews arrived with a bilge pump at the Coquina ramp and dewatered a 32-foot boat after the owner, who was from Inverness, pulled in with a hole in the stern and 3 feet of water aboard, Richter said.

DOT draws conceptual plan to realign 119th Street

By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporters

Step by step.

That’s how Manatee County property manager Joy Leggett-Murphy views the process ahead of the proposed intersection realignment at 119th Street and Cortez Road.

And the first step — a conceptual plan from the Florida Department of Transportation — is apparently not a big hit in Cortez.

DOT Division 1 engineer David Wheeler released to The Islander July 3 realignment drawings showing a cut into a corner of the Florida Maritime Museum property at 4415 119th St. W. and a new traffic signal at Cortez Road.

The plan also reduces two lanes of 119th Street to one-way traffic on the south side of the intersection as well as a new eastbound lane on Cortez Road.

Three people with vested interests in the area surrounding the intersection and the waterfront — Bob Slicker, John Banyas and Jane von Hahmann — favor some improvements, but reservations remain.

Von Hahmann said it was “definitely better than it was” but criticized the south leg’s one-lane reconfiguration for not including a dedicated right turn and predicted it would create traffic backups as “60-70 percent of the traffic is going east.” Von Hahmann, whose home is at the intersection also owns commercial property adjacent to her home on Cortez Road.

Von Hahmann also objects to the newly proposed eastbound lane and median on Cortez Road, saying it is likely to discourage westbound traffic from turning into the village.

The DOT announced a $3.7 million project in April to correct the split intersection and make other safety improvements on Cortez Road West between 86th and 123rd streets.

Initial DOT plans would have prevented traffic from entering the village at 119th Street, which includes waterfront restaurants, docks, residences, the

museum and a 95-acre preserve owned by the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage.

The DOT held a May 4 public hearing, drawing strong opposition from Cortez for a Longboat Keybacked plan to allow continuous flow on Cortez Road through 119th Street, but cut off traffic in and out of Cortez.

“What really slays me is I haven’t had a single issue going eastbound,” von Hahmann said.

Like von Hahmann, Slicker and Banyas worry about the barriers planned for the middle of Cortez Road West.

Banyas owns the businesses and the waterfront property at the south end of 119th Street — N.E. Taylor Boatworks, Cortez Kitchen, Cortez Bait & Seafood and Swordfish Grill. Slicker is the general manager at Swordfish Grill.

“It’s important to remember it’s a historic village,” Slicker said, adding the county and the DOT also should consider more pedestrian-friendly improvements.

“I don’t see the need to speed through Cortez,” he added.

Meanwhile, Leggett-Murphy is looking at a twoyear process to shepherd the realignment through Florida Community Trust board approvals, to vacate a county-owned easement adjacent to the museum and possibly relocate a historical boat shop on museum property.

The need for the FCT approval arises from the grant that funded the 1999 purchase of the 1912-Cortez School and grounds, now the museum, and restricted the property to conservation, historic and passive recreation purposes.

The DOT and the county are looking to the state board to modify the grant requirements, Leggett-Murphy said.

The state board wants a trade-off for the intersection, according to DOT and county officials, and the county is looking to vacate a nearby easement for the swap.

Another step may involve moving the 1908-Asa H. Pillsbury boat shop. It was moved to the museum site from Snead Island.

The shop, according to the DOT’s newest plan, is 22 feet from the future alignment of 119th Street.

Leggett-Murphy said there is approved funding for expanding the boat shop and the proposed alignment would require its relocation, possibly behind the museum.

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A Florida Department of Transportation graphic shows a proposed alignment through Florida Maritime Museum property at 119th Street and Cortez Road West. Islander Photo: Kathy Prucnell

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For two decades, the Busciglio family and friends have gathered on the beach over the Fourth of July for a “pyramid picture.” The group photo includes family members and longtime island residents from the families of Busciglio, Castellano, Gonzalez, Cagnina, Kilichowski, Diaz, Sheridan and more. Dina Sheridan writes, “The pyramid pictures started … with a small group on the beach and grew each year as weddings occurred, children were born and the family grew. Always taken on Anna Maria and always on the Fourth of July or very near to it. We’ve gotten so good at it that we draw three lines in the sand and everyone knows their ‘weight class,’ which determines if they are bottom, middle or top row.”

Islander Photo: Courtesy Dina Sheridan Photography

Building holiday memories

trAFFiC continued from page 1 vice is clearly going to be a key piece.” a regional park-and-ride strategic plan from 2013 could be updated, he said. Water taxis also could be part of the answer, he said. technology now allows for more in-depth analysis of trends, he said, particularly Bluetooth traffic origin data collectors. domingo said data collectors at strategic sites ping the Bluetooth signal to indicate if traffic originates off island or on island. “not everybody has that Bluetooth on, or even has a phone, but it gives us a good idea on the trend traffic is moving in,” domingo said. domingo said phase two will involve analysis of the data, including traffic counts through the 2017 season.

Stantec reviewed at least 19 traffic studies during phase one, according to the report, and nine were deemed not relevant.

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other studies that proved useful, according to the Stantec report, include the 2016 cortez road/gulf drive intersectional analysis; 2015 cortez road operational analysis; 2014 development plans from Sarasota county area transit and manatee county area transit; 2013 Sarasota/manatee metropolitan planning organization bicycle, pedestrian and trails master plan; 2013 Cortez Road traffic report; 2009 Anna Maria Island Bridge analysis; 2007 Bradenton Beach parking master plan; and a 2005 Sarasota/manatee mpo water taxi feasibility study. the current study is tasked with solving issues involving vehicles, parking, bicycles and pedestrians on the islands, as well as ensuring better flow and less wasted time on island-to-mainland connections. completion of the study is expected in late 2018.

Kris cella, public involvement task manager for cella molnar & associates inc. of fort myers, said the outreach campaign will soon go islandwide.

“our goal is to reach out to as many people on the island and people who use the bridges to get their input,” Cella said of her traffic study task. cella said organizations and homeowner associations will receive emailed invitations to the public meetings.

The first barrier islands traffic study public meeting will be held in august, she said. time and place have yet to be determined. domingo said the phase two report will be ready before the next mpo workshop at 9:30 a.m. monday, Sept. 25, at the Holiday inn-Sarasota airport, 8009 15th St. e., Sarasota. the mpo has suspended meeting in July and august.

However, the next Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting will include discussion on the study at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, July 19, at Longboat Key town Hall, 501 Bay isles road.

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Opinion

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Things are heating up

Life is good on anna maria island — especially with the crush of the July 4 holiday behind us.

We can finally settle in and enjoy summer on our terms, whether it’s sitting in a chair in the shade reading a good mystery novel — John d. macdonald’s stories never get old — splashing in the Gulf, fishing in the bay or watching the sun rise and set from our favorite spots.

However, by mid-July the gulf is feeling like a bathtub. Too hot. Even the fish are hunting for shade. and the skeeters and no-seeums are most prominent at dawn and dusk. and, just to keep you informed, the pot is still stirring at the center of anna maria island. there are so many people talking — all asking to be off the record — that it’s hard to report on the situation.

However, we can stress that the financial situation has not improved. Just in may, the center received $18K from the city of anna maria and $2K from Bradenton Beach. it’s reported income was $18,800 for the month — far short of its needs.

But with another dip into the endowment fund for $100K, the new chairman of the board was bragging about having $70K in the bank. that goes in the face of a loss of some $300K for the July 1, 2016-June 30 fiscal year.

We are not alone in asking how center leadership has been so negligent in deficit spending. the city of anna maria is asking and an audit is in the offing, starting this week.

But that alone will not produce the answers needed. it would be easier if the problems were not just about money. there are accusations of misuse of funds, abuse of privilege, questionable hiring and firing practices and poor morals and ethics at the top of the ranks. indeed. money is not the center’s only problem.

In the past month, The Islander confirmed that the center is required to abide by florida’s governmentin-the-Sunshine Laws, but the board and its chair are ducking. they continue to meet in private. they have released none of the financial records to the newspaper. they are planning the 2017-18 budget in secrecy. the islander sought counsel in June from the first Amendment Foundation and the Florida Office of the attorney general, which offered mitigation as a possible solution. the city of anna maria agreed, but the center chair, who at first agreed to poll the board on mediation, replied to the islander with angry, hot-

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headed accusations and then went silent. the board has agreed in the past week to comply with a similar record request from the mayor of anna maria, but again denied the islander. it seems apparent that the board members do not fully understand the implications of continuing to scoff at the first amendment rights of the newspaper and its thousands of readers for information, open meetings and transparency in its operations — especially where it comes to revenue and spending. it seems each new administration brings promises of better communications, but the existing in-your-face attitude needs rapid adjustment. executive director Kristen Lessig is facing a rift

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i am in support of the Holmes Beach city commission decision relating to the Bert Harris claims and occupancy. there usually is a strong correlation between the number of occupants in a property and problems with noise, trash, parking, health issues in pools, disrespect for neighbors and neighborhoods. tenants spend much of their time outside, just feet from nearby residents. unfortunately, they don’t understand the impact they have on our peaceful neighborhoods.

We also know that there often is a tendency to over book. it would not always be just plus two, as people pile in the extras that they think no one will notice. for some, it could mean another family, another car. multiplying one property by hundreds of properties means that negative impact escalates in geometric proportions. there is massive abuse of over-occupancy; residents see it every day. occupancy has been long-standing in our comprehensive plan and enforcement has come to the fore-

in the community that can only heal if she steps down, and rogue board chair david Zaccagnino with her. in order to restore community faith, there must be new leadership. the current situation calls for a strong reset. it’s possible it will come, because if the mayor of Anna Maria finds what we expect in the center’s audit details, he may well find the keys in his hand. until that happens, if the center board can’t face reality and abide by the Sunshine Laws, we are sadly committed to pressing forward with demands for compliance — civil complaints, lawyers, court.

Yes, the heat is on. the line drawn in the sand is scorched.

— Bonner Joy

front because of the rampant abuse. it would be a slippery slope to start changing our existing regulations within the climate of our city issues. We would just be opening pandora’s box.

Holmes Beach ordinances 15-12 and 16-02 were enacted to reflect the will of residents and are neither unjustified or unnecessary, but rather in response to the changing city needs.

We have seen on more than one occasion where a citizen asked for special consideration for family purposes, and then the property ended up being advertised on the internet. the city is making an effort to enforce these ordinances. it will take time to identify and bring non-conforming properties into compliance, but there is legal precedent supporting the city stance on occupancy. i applaud the commission for all of its efforts to preserve the character of the island and retain residents.

We need to do all we can to promote a sense of community.

Renee Ferguson, Holmes Beach

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10&20 years ago In the headlines: July 9, 1997

• The Page 1 headline read, “Commission hangs up on cell tower proposal.” the Holmes Beach commission turned down a request for a special exception from gte for a tower in the 5900 block of marina drive. the commission said the tower would not be consistent with the character of the community.

• Islander Paul Esformes, a student at Manatee High School, scored a perfect Sat score. He’d begun taking the Sat in the seventh-grade for duke university’s national talent search.

• Manatee County purchased 9 acres at Riverview pointe to preserve environmentally sensitive land adjacent to the de Soto national monument in northwest Bradenton.

We’re campaigning for a friendlier, kinder, gentler attitude toward guests, visitors, vacationers and all who come to love Anna Maria Island. “We’re Glad You’re Here” originated in the 1980s with a restaurant trade group and we decided it suits the situation that has developed since some island officials began seeking limits on vacation rentals. We believe Anna Maria Island needs a new attitude — one that makes everyone feel welcome even as we try to find ways to limit congestion and retain our old Florida origins and mom-and-pop businesses . — The Islander

In the headlines: July 11, 2007

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Westbay condo residents push to restore views, value

By Terry O’Connor Islander Reporter A dispute over the boat canopies that are said to block the waterfront view from some units at a condominium complex in Holmes Beach is now backed by a claim that the diminished view is hitting one owner’s pocket book.

Some of the residents and the property manager at Westbay Point & Moorings condominiums predicted property values would be reduced by diminished water views.

They blamed Holmes Beach after two boat docks, lifts and canopy covers were installed in cooperation with the West Manatee Fire Rescue District.

The dock space allocated to fire rescue and police boats are on Watson’s Bayou at the city-owned 63rd Street boat ramp.

Some Westbay residents complained the canopies installed in November 2016 block their views of the water and they predicted diminished property values.

Now, it appears as if one property owner has a claim of lost revenue.

Mary Giudice, who owns Westbay unit 242, said the canopies are in the line of sight to the water from her property. She said she had to lower her $2,600 monthly rental fee 31 percent to $1,800 after the canopies and floodlights were installed.

“I have been both financially and emotionally affected,” said Giudice. The lost income affects her ability to pay medical bills as she battles cancer, she said.

“My property has been devalued by that hideous canopy but my taxes remain the same,” Giudice said.

Flood lights installed for the vessels still point directly into her home, she said.

“The tenants could not enjoy the evening,” she said. “The town finally decreased the lights but they are still intrusive.”

Alec Graham, president of the Westbay Point Community Association Board, said he’s concerned other owners are similarly harmed.

“This is not fair to these owners,” Graham wrote in a recent email to Mayor Bob Johnson and Judy Titsworth, chair of the Holmes Beach City Commission.

The beige canopies cover and protect the emergency vessels from sun damage.

Residents are not allowed to have boat canopies, points out property manager Robert McGlynn, now in his 35th year at Westbay Point and Moorings.

Police Chief Bill Tokajer maintains the canopies

Anna Maria considers new chapter on preservation

Anna Maria commissioners heard a first reading of a historic preservation measure that would introduce a new chapter to the code of ordinances.

The ordinance would establish the Anna Maria Register of Historic Places and a process for nominating properties and structures of historic value.

It would allow the city to become a certified local government for historic preservation and establish a historic preservation board and a fund to cover preservation programs and projects.

The ordinance would allow certified historic property eligibility for financial assistance to help preserve the property.

It would block work orders violating the ordinance on registered properties and give property owners and others the ability to seek historic status for a property, although property owners can reject the nomination.

According to the proposed ordinance, a property could qualify as historic if it is at least 50 years old, retains integral parts of the original property or is associated with a significant historical event or person.

A second hearing for the proposed ordinance is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at city hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria.

The Anna Maria Island Historical Society used to offer plaques — for a price — to homeowners who had evidence of the historical significance of their home.

However, president Lynn Burnett said the program was put on hold and the society expects the city’s historic preservation board to take up the task.

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The canopy covers for the West Manatee Fire Rescue and Holmes Beach Police Department boats installed at the Holmes Beach 63rd Street boat ramp are at the crux of complaints from some owners whose units at Westbay Point & Moorings condominiums, 6500 Flotilla Drive, are adjacent to the docks.

Islander Photo: Terry O’Connor are on city property and therefore legal.

Leo Mills & Associates Inc. of Palmetto was hired

by Holmes Beach to define the respective riparian rights of the city and Westbay and determine whether the canopies are on city property or infringe on Westbay property at the water’s edge.

Mills did not return repeated calls for comment.

McGlynn said the city retaliated after resident protests against the canopies by questioning the legality of Westbay’s mangrove trimming and whether its docks required a lease from the state.

“This has been a huge distraction and a bother for a couple months,” McGlynn reported to the Westbay Point Community Association Board.

The mangrove situation was an overreaction by local authorities, McGlynn maintains.

“They are upset with Westbay because Westbay III owners want the city’s boat canopies removed,” he said.

Tokajer maintains his department responded to a complaint about excessive mangrove trimming.

“There was no improper action taken by law enforcement.” Tokajer said. “We will continue to look at complaints as they come in.”

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mangrove trimming, which is overseen by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission.

The DEP found Westbay’s mangrove trimming in compliance with the Mangrove Protection Act, according to a June 26 email from Robert Rosbough, DEP environmental specialist — unless it is determined Westbay trimmed mangroves on city property.

The chief and the city commission are awaiting a survey to determine the property lines for the city and Westbay with regard to the canopies and mangroves.

Tokajer maintains Westbay’s mangrove trimming extended substantially onto city property.

“You may continue with your mangrove trimming,” Rosbough advised McGlynn in the email.

The DEP also confirmed the Westbay docks do not require a lease from the state.

McGlynn said the chief raised those questions in hopes of pulling focus from the boat canopies.

“In a perfect world, the canopies disappear by November when everybody comes back,” McGlynn said of the seasonal owners at Westbay. “There will be a lot more angry emails if they are not.”

The city commission will next meet at 6 p.m.

Thursday, July 13, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.

• Aug. 22, 6 p.m., city commission.

• Aug. 24, 6 p.m., city commission.

• Aug. 28-Sept. 1, noon-noon, election qualifying period.

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

Anna Maria City • July 13, 6 p.m., city commission.

• July 27, 6 p.m., city commission.

• Aug. 8, 4 p.m., planning and zoning.

• Aug. 10, 6 p.m., city commission.

West Manatee Fire Rescue • Aug. 24, 6 p.m., city commission.

• None announced.

• Sept. 12, 4 p.m., planning and zoning.

WMFR administration building, 6417 Third Ave. • Sept. 14, 6 p.m., city commission.

W., Bradenton, wmfr.org.

• Sept. 28, 6 p.m., city commission.

Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 941- Manatee County 708-6130, cityofannamaria.com.

• July 25, 9 a.m., county commission.

• Aug. 1, 9 a.m., county commission (budget).

Bradenton Beach • Aug. 3, 9 a.m., county commission (land • July 12, 10 a.m., city commission, budget use). workshop.

• Aug. 8, 9 a.m., county commission.

• July 13, 10 a.m., city commission, budget • Aug. 16, 9 a.m., county commission (land workshop. use).

• July 13, 1 p.m., department heads.

• Aug. 22, 9 a.m., county commission.

• July 19, 1 p.m., planning and zoning.

Administration building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., • July 20, noon, city commission.

Bradenton, 941-748-4501, mymanatee.org.

• July 25, 1 p.m., city commission.

• July 26, 10 a.m., city commission, budget Of interest hearing.

• July 19, 2 p.m., Coalition of Barrier Island • July 26, 11 a.m., CRA, budget hearing.

Elected Officials, Anna Maria City Hall.

Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., • Aug. 16, 2 p.m., Coalition of Barrier Island 941-778-1005, cityofbradentonbeach.org.

Elected Officials, Bradenton Beach City Hall.

• Aug. 21, 9 a.m., Manatee County Tourist Holmes Beach Development Council, Manatee Technical College, • July 13, 6 p.m., city commission.

6305 State Road 70 E., Bradenton.

• July 27, 11:30 a.m., police retirement board.

• Sept. 4, Labor Day, most government offices • Aug. 2, 7 p.m., planning commission. and The Islander office will be closed.

• Aug. 8, 6 p.m., city commission. CAN• Sept. 11, 2 p.m., Island Transportation Planning CELED Organization, Anna Maria City Hall.

• Aug. 10, 6 p.m., city commission. CANSend notices to calendar@islander.org and CELED news@islander.org.

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Friday, July 14 Thursday, July 13 1 p.m. — Artist talk by Linda Heath, Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10 a.m. — “Library Learning� Marvelous Manatees,� Island 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1906.

Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-7786341.

ONGOING ON AMI Saturday, July 15 2 p.m. — Building inspired by Tinkertoys, Island Library, 5701 • Throughout July, Artists’ Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Holmes Beach, exhibits “Land of the Free� in a window display. Tuesday, July 18 Information: 941-778-6694.

10 a.m. — Preschool storytime, Island Library, 5701 Marina • Throughout July, Brenda Alcorn will display “A School of Fishâ€? Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.

ONGOING ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND • Through Aug. 5, “Fish Talesâ€? by Linda Heath, Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778• Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and 1906.

Shorebird Monitoring Turtle Talks, CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 • Through Aug. 5, “Native Beautyâ€? by Rusty Chinnis, Studio at Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-5638.

Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-7781906.

ONGOING OFF ANNA MARIA ISLAND LOOKING AHEAD Sept. 21-Oct. 1, Island Players’ “Happy Birthday,� Anna Maria.

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Information: 941-746-4131. • First Fridays and the following Saturdays, Village of the Arts Art Walk, around 12th Street West and 12th Avenue West in the Village of the Arts, Bradenton. Information: 941-747-8056.

GAMES, SPORTS & OUTDOORS

• Fourth Wednesdays, 7 p.m., “Stelliferous Liveâ€? star exploration, South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131. • Most first Saturdays, Family Night at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131. • “Teeth Beneath: the Wild World of Gators, Crocs and Caimansâ€? exhibit, Mote Marine Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, City Island, Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: 941-388-4441.

LOOKING AHEAD July 22, Snooty’s Birthday Bash, Bradenton.

CLUBS & COMMUNITY ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND

Wednesday, July 12 Noon — Adult coloring club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND 1 p.m. — “Our Local Waters� lectures by Ed Chiles and Karen Wednesday, July 12 Bell, Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Infor4 p.m. — Chess club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, mation: 941-778-1906.

Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Wednesday, July 19 Friday, July 14 1 p.m. — “Our Local Waters� lectures by Rusty Chinnis and 11 a.m. — Mahjong club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Larry Stults, Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria.

Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Information: 941-778-1906.

2 p.m. — Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

ONGOING ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND • Second and fourth Wednesdays, 11 a.m. Just Older Youth/ JOY Brown Bag Lunch Series, Roser Memorial Community Church, • Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m., horseshoes pitched, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414.

Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: • Thursdays, 7 p.m., Overeaters Anonymous meets, the Epis941-708-6130. copal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

Information: 813-494-6518.

OFF ANNA MARIA ISLAND • Third Thursdays, 11:45 a.m., Successful Women Aligning Together meets, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Saturday, July 15 Beach. Fee applies. Information: 941-345-5135.

9 a.m. — Robinson Preserve Sun Spotting with a hydrogenalpha solar telescope, 1704 99th St. NW, Bradenton. Information: OFF ANNA MARIA ISLAND 941-742-5757, ext. 7.

Wednesday, July 19 ONGOING OFF ANNA MARIA ISLAND 10:30 a.m. — Falls Risk and Prevention Forum, Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. • Through Sept. 3, Bradenton Marauders Minor League Base- Information: 941-383-6493. ball games, LECOM Park, 1611 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 877-893-2827. • Second and fourth Wednesdays, Roser Memorial Community Church GolďŹ ng for God, IMG Academy Golf Club, 4350 El Conquistador Parkway, Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-778The Sea to Shore Alliance is organizing a benefit 0414. featuring a presentation by dr. randall Wells, director • Through the summer, duplicate bridge games, 1-4 p.m. Tues- of the Sarasota dolphin research program. days, Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, The “Fins, Flippers and Friendsâ€? benefit will be Longboat Key. Fee applies. Information: 941-383-6493.

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NOTE: The Islander office is now at 3218 E. Bay Drive next to Walgreens.

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SAVE THE DATES the afternoon will include “delicious food and • Aug. 10, Grandparents Day. drinks.â€? • Sept. 4, Labor Day. tickets are $75 and available online or at the • Sept.11, Patriot Day. door. • Sept. 22, ďŹ rst day of autumn.

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Cheryl Jorgensen’s “Lunch at the Cafe” has won the Charles Lamar Davis Memorial Award from the Southern Watercolor Society at an exhibition in Panama City. She also received a second-place prize at ArtCenter Manatee in Bradenton for her watercolor, “Reflections.” Islander Courtesy Photo

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The work of two members of the Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island — Anne Abgott and Cheryl Jorgensen — were accepted into off-island shows this summer. Abgott’s painting, “Off 5th” was accepted into the National Watercolor Society show in San Pedro, California. She was one of four Florida artists included in the show. Islander Courtesy Image

Island Players selling 2017-18 season tickets

the island players are selling tickets for the 69th season at the anna maria theater. a season ticket for the five productions is $92.50. Single performance tickets are $20. the theater group announced productions for the 2017-18 season earlier this year. the schedule includes: “Happy Birthday” by marc camoletti, Sept.

21-oct. 1, with auditions aug. 13. “the games afoot” by Ken Ludwig, nov.

9-19, with auditions Sept. 24.

“Beyond a Joke” by derek Benfield, Jan. 11-28, 2018, with auditions nov. 12. “the curious Savage” by John patrick, march 8-25, 2018, with auditions Jan. 14, 2018. “an inspector calls” by J.B. priestley, may 3-13, 2018, with auditions march 11, 2018. auditions are at 7:30 p.m. at the theater.

Showtimes are 8 p.m. tuesday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.

Subscription forms can be found on the island players’ website at www.theislandplayers.org.

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the islander welcomes news of the milestones in readers’ lives — weddings, anniversaries, travels and other events. Submit notices and photographs with detailed captions — along with complete contact information to news@islander.org.

the Holmes Beach police department will host a “coffee and conversation” gathering monday, July 24, at island coffee Haus, 5350 gulf drive. an announcement said, “Join your neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation. no agenda or speeches, just a change to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know the officers protecting your community.” for more information, call HBpd at 941-7085804.

Aging in Paradise offers fall prevention program

the aging in paradise resource center will host a forum on “falls risk and prevention” at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, July 19. the program will be presented by the Longboat Key fire department, fitness Quest physical therapy and center for Brain Health. the experts will share advice, including exercises for building strength and balance to reduce the risk of falling. other offerings at the center include a workshop on using facebook and smartphones, which will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, as well as lessons in mahjong tuesdays at 12:30 p.m., pilates exercises thursdays at 10 a.m. and bridge classes fridays at 10:30 a.m. there are fees involved. the center is at 6200 gulf of mexico drive, Longboat Key. for reservations are more information, call the center at 941-383-6493

Museum plans celebration for Snooty’s 69th birthday

the South florida museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton, will celebrate Snooty the manatee’s 69th birthday with a bash 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 22.

Snooty, the world’s oldest known manatee and the first manatee born in an aquarium, has resided at the South florida museum since June 20, 1949. the rain-or-shine birthday party will take place outdoors, on the museum’s plaza and along 10th Street West. admission to the festival is free.

For more information, go online to southfloridamuseum.org, which features the “Snooty cam.” for more information, call the museum at 941746-4131.

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Islanders, visitors take in day-long 4th of July celebrations

By Bianca BenedĂ­ Islander Reporter Thousands of people wandered through the cities on Anna Maria Island July 4, decked head to toe in USA gear.

There were three main celebrations: • The Anna Maria Island Privateers Fourth of July parade, which ended at the Anna Maria City Pier and a party following the parade at the Ugly Grouper in Holmes Beach to celebrate the Privateers’ scholarship award-winners. • The Anna Maria’s Independence Day celebration at City Pier Park sponsored by the city. • A fireworks display on the beach put on by the Sandbar Restaurant, 100 Spring Ave., Anna Maria.

The parade was the Privateers’ 40th, according to Tim “Hammer� Thompson, media liaison, and it attracted 82 entries. Thompson said the Privateers typically average 75 to 95 floats, with as many as 130 in some years. “I thought it was great,� said Anna Maria resident DeeDee Zambito, who’s been watching the Privateers parades since she moved to the island in 1981. “I love when the fire department and all the people involved in the community are in the parade,� she said.

Zambito said her daughter, who is 42, used to ride in the parade when she was a student at Anna Maria Elementary.

Anna Maria Commissioner Carol Carter gives resident Deedee Zambito information on the Residents Recruiting Residents group at the city’s Fourth of July celebration in City Pier Park. Islander Photo: Bianca Benedí

“It used to be a bit bigger,� she said of the parade. “It’s been a lot of years.�

Zambito also attended the city of Anna Maria’s celebration at City Pier Park at the corner of North Bay Boulevard and Pine Avenue.

That event, which included free hot dogs, drinks, chips and pies, also earned Zambito’s approval. “I wish they would do this all the time,� she said.

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a pictorial history of the island by Bonner Joy is available at The Islander office, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. It includes many neverbefore-seen photos from Joy’s collection.

She is publisher of The Islander newspaper, launched in 1992 and a 42-year resident of the island.

“I like to know my neighbors. This is a great opportunity.�

Emily Moss, another Anna Maria resident, concurred. “This is a great community event,� she said.

Attendees of the event enjoyed patriotic music and the chance to mingle with the community members ahead of the evening celebrations.

The Sandbar Restaurant rounded off the night with a fireworks display that filled the beaches with people looking to catch the show. It was the 31st annual fireworks show at the restaurant, according to a restaurant spokesperson.

And the day after the holiday wasn’t too bad either, according to city public works manager Dean Jones, who led crews to clean up the city after the Fourth of July. “It was easy because we had a lot of time to prepare,� he said. “People are cognizant of their trash, and trash on the beach would barely hit the ground before someone grabbed it up and threw it away,� he said.

On July 5, he said, “my guys went up and down Pine Avenue just to make sure everything looked good.�

Soon after, it looked like the Fourth of July never happened, and Anna Maria was back to business as usual.

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Anna Maria Island Privateers lead the way in their island-long July 4 parade!

Members of Ye Mystic Crewe of the Santa Margarita of Clearwater wave to the crowd along the Anna Maria Island Privateers’ Fourth of July parade route. Islander Parade Photos: Karen Riley-Love

Holmes Beach Mayor Bob Johnson, joined by commissioners and others, waves to the crowd from the city’s marine patrol boat in the July 4 parade.

Konstantina Lardas, Emily Waikem and Asia Sterlin, three of Anna Maria Island Privateers’ scholarship winners, ride in the Privateers’ Fourth of July parade. Other winners are Chelsea Perez, Mina Barsoum, Trista Campbell, Justin Puthusseril, Megan Manbeck, Daniele Grutzner, Christian Zander, Gabe Chawi, Carly Provan. Anthony Cucci, Morgan Eady and Gabrielle Gallo.

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Holmes Beach digs into excavating, earthmoving permit process By terry o’connor islander reporter moving earth could soon require a permit in Holmes Beach. excavating for a pool? You need a pool permit, but you also might need an earthmoving permit.

You also might need a permit to store that dirt and sand that you dug up in Holmes Beach.

Digging out a drainage pond? Adding fill to raise your property’s elevation? prepare to apply for an earthmoving permit. any project involving a change in land levels could require an earthmoving permit. consensus among city commissioners at the June 29 workshop favored the new permit. “this is great,” said commission chair Judy tits-

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Holmes Beach property owners can find themselves the unwanted recipients of stormwater runoff if neighboring land levels are raised. commissioner marvin grossman said he’s seen it happen. “every time somebody raises the land, even a couple of inches, the water runs off on their neighbor’s land,” grossman said. “it’s the rudest thing i’ve encountered from neighbor to neighbor.” city engineer Lynn Burnett proposed reviewing earthmoving activities. anyone altering the topography of the land should be required to capture and keep any runoff on-site, Burnett suggested. all erosion controls mandated by the state would be enforced under this new permit, Burnett said.

Any lots used for stockpiling fill from an earthHolmes Beach changes moving project would be monitored. commission meeting schedule “it can become an eyesore,” titsworth said about the Holmes Beach city commission will meet staging areas where construction fill is stored. less often in July and august as it goes by an abbrevi“We have to stop that activity unless it’s permitated summer calendar. a July 11 regular meeting was moved to 6 p.m. thursday, July 13, with a work session to follow, according to city clerk Stacey Johnston. the July 25 regular meeting and July 27 work session were canceled, as were the aug. 8 meeting and aug. 10 workshop. regular scheduling will resume with the 6 p.m. aug. 22 commission meeting, followed by the 6 p.m. aug. 24 work session.

Johnston said it’s possible the august work session and meeting will be combined and held aug. 22. all meetings are at city hall, 5801 marina drive.

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Look online this week for complete rules and details. please, note, each photo must be included in a single email with the name of the photographer; date the photo was taken; location and description, names of recognizable people; and address and phone number for the photographer. more rules — published online at www.islander. org — must be observed.

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ted,” said building official James McGuinness, who proposed a verified complaint by code enforcement could require the property owner to apply for a permit. the city could either issue a permit or order the owner to restore the property. if the owner fails to restore the elevation of the lot or a permit is not acquired, it could be red-tagged, which would result in as-yet unspecified fines. earthmoving permit costs also were discussed.

Sarasota’s earthmoving permit system, which was used as a model for the Holmes Beach proposal, has fees ranging from $800 to $4,000, which might be too stiff for Holmes Beach, mcguinness said.

Permits costs could be determined by fill volume and type, according to Burnett.

Burnett suggested the permit process be consistent in the three island cities to avoid confusion in the construction community.

She also said she the other two cities already have agreed to let Holmes Beach take the lead in developing the permit and setting policy. exemptions to the earthmoving permit could be allowed, including installing and maintaining utilities, working on drainage systems, excavating septic tanks, golf course work and repairing roads and drainage. city attorney patricia petruff, not present at the meeting, was directed by commissioners to draft a resolution, including fees, for consideration at a later meeting. the Holmes Beach city commission will meet next at 6 p.m. thursday, July 13, at city hall, 5801 marina drive.

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The play’s the thing for dedicated Island Players

By Sandy ambrogi islander reporter acting in front of a live audience is no easy task. it takes skill, training and commitment, not to mention hours and hours of rehearsal. on anna maria island, almost to the north end of the island, sits a white frame building at the corner of gulf drive and pine avenue. under a canopy of trees, the location became the final stop for the clapboard house built more than a century ago that found its way by barge down the manatee river from parrish to anna maria island around 1912 according to the historic marker out front.

Since 1949, the house — one of the oldest on anna maria — has been home to the island players. the theater group is the oldest community theater in manatee county. down the wooden steps from the wrap-around front porch, a plaque explains the house’s journey and its designation as a florida Heritage Site.

Before Harold igo, an anna maria resident with a Yale degree, converted the building to house a community theater group in 1949, the site was used as a tourist center for the anna maria Beach development company, which brought in perspective residents by steamship. then, it served as a community center, church, school classroom and a World War ii service club. government theater also took place in the building, where local officials would stage meetings and banter over laws and regulations.

Local playwright, actor and director igo began organizing the community theater after a play he was asked to put on for a meeting of the local Women’s club of anna maria. the house was converted into a 137-seat intimate auditorium. The original fireplace from the structure still remains to the right of the stage. igo has been credited in large measure with the growth and success of the play house, where productions are still enjoyed by audiences. though he resigned in 1960 in the theater group’s 12th season, igo continued to direct and assist with productions. as when it began, almost all involved in staging the plays at island players are volunteers. the actors, who perform only for the love of performance, rehearse six days a week for six weeks prior to opening night. productions run anywhere from 10 days to three weeks, depending on the time of year — in season plays have longer runs.

“it truly is a huge commitment on everyone’s part,” diane phinney, volunteer publicist said. “We are talking months of work here for each play.” the 2017-18 season will be the 69th for the island Players. The group will present five productions with run dates beginning Sept. 21 and ending may 13, 2018. auditions for the first play of the season, “Happy Birthday,” will be held aug. 13. the theater again offered a summer camp for kids in cooperation with the center of anna maria island in June that culminated with performances on the island player’s stage. for more information on the island players, visit the website at www.theislandplayers.org. Season tickets are available, as well as individual tickets at $20 per performance. remember, the play’s the thing.

Diane Phinney, public relations volunteer for the Island Players, looks out from the theater at 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. The wooded background on the stage is for a production in the 2017-18 season.

Islander Photo: Sandy Ambrogi Volunteers staff the box office, serve as ushers and crowd into the tiny backstage areas for costume changes and makeup duties. the volunteer production assistants keep up with props, change sets during intermissions and paint backdrops. in 1973, off Stage Ladies was founded to support and aid the island players. they hunt for props, help with makeup and serve a “long Sunday” meal at rehearsal. grants and fundraisers have aided in renovations and updates to the facilities over the years. only the directors and some technical personnel are paid.

A page in the Island Players ‘scrapbook.

A clip from a Nov. 3, 1960, issue of The Islander depicts Island Players founder Harold Igo and discusses his resignation from the group he started in 1949. Islander Courtesy Photo

Summer drama

Rapunzel scolds three ducklings for bullying their ugly duckling companion in the Island Players drama camp’s performance June 30, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Islander Photos: Bianca Benedí Rumpelstiltskin dashes off stage after being named by the princess during the song, “Never give up” June 30 at the Island Players drama camp’s final performance.

The troll under the bridge admits he’s been alienating in his friends while the cast sings “I don’t want to be a bully,” June 30 in the Island Players drama camp’s final performance.

Prince Charming and two forest park rangers sing “Take good care,” a song about environmental responsibilities, as they debate the merits of chopping down an enchanted forest to rescue Sleeping Beauty during the Island Players drama camp’s final performance.

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By Susan Huppert

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gloria dei Lutheran church is celebrating “12 days of christmas” in July.

Members of the congregation are filling shoeboxes at home with 12 food items designated by the our daily Bread food shelter in Bradenton and wrapping them in christmas paper. the church members will bring their gifts to the church, 6608 marina drive, for the christmas observance July 22-23. in addition to the food boxes, church members may shop for a needy family, selected by manatee School district social worker Kami Lake. the family’s needs are posted on a christmas tree in the church so people can select an item, purchase it and bring it to the church by July 30. a team of volunteers will wrap the gifts before delivering them. finally, the congregation is participating in the project Heart drive and purchasing new shoes sized for pre-school to teenagers. the shoes will be distributed to homeless children throughout the manatee school system in time for the beginning of the 2017-18 school year. gloria dei holds worship 9:30 a.m. Sundays. a traditional service with music and hymns is offered Saturdays at 5 p.m. at the church.

Summer study groups include men’s Bible study Wednesdays, a women’s Bible study thursdays and experiencing christianity thursdays at the church, 6608 marina drive, Holmes Beach. the Summer Speaker Series “discovering god’s next” will begin July 31 at roser memorial community All are welcome church in anna maria. the series examines how to follow Jesus christ as a rebel. a video trailer of the presenter, the rev. dr. mike

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Services for will be at 1 p.m. tuesday, July 18, at roser memorial community church, 512 pine ave., anna maria and another in September in cranford.

Harry Herbert ‘Herb’ Ditzel Jr. He is survived by “the love of his life,” macel Vandesteeg; son darren Brooks; daughter carol Holly Harry Herbert ‘Herb’ ditzel Jr. died June 28.

He was born Jan. 11, 1929, in the family farm Hawn; grandchildren christopher and Joseph Kostecki, Scott Burke, darren Jr. and dalen tate; great-grandhouse in cranford, new Jersey.

He was a successful business- children Laila and rylan Kostecki and siblings edna owner, with an egg route, nursery Klimek, mary ann Heerwagen and Warren. center, garden center, roadside stands Barbara Lazzara and real estate.

Barbara Lazzara, 83, of anna maria, died July 2.

He was a student at rutgers She was born nov. 13, 1933, in new York to the university and served as president of the union county Board of agricul- late carl and ivabelle (Kirkpatrick) Jolly.

Ditzel She moved to anna maria more ture. than 20 years ago, coming from oklain the late 1980s, he retired to anna maria island, homa city, oklahoma. where he could be found joyfully working in his anna While living in oklahoma, she maria garden from day to day. operated her own antique shop. She a family member remarked that the “flowers also volunteered with the cameo bowed and birds flew in formation to honor their muscular dystrophy association in friend” on his death.

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He was known on anna maria island as the “pepafter moving to anna maria, she started the perman,” giving away free peppers, tomatoes and more from his garden as he chatted with those who strolled islander’s market in anna maria and Bradenton for on South Bay Boulevard, enjoying his array of plants, many years. She attended St. Bernard catholic church in Holmes Beach. flowers and humorous signs throughout the garden.

She was devoted to her large, extended family and He also enjoyed playing with friends in the over-60 many friends from all over the world. She loved withBradenton softball league. and he’s remembered for his contagious and out judgment or condemnation, always there with kind sarcastic sense of humor. Some “Herbisms” include: words and a soothing meal. She was a consummate “come back when you can’t stay so long” and “i want cook with great love of entertaining. She never lost her zest for life or her love for words and the written to ride in the backseat so i can get a longer ride.” memorial contributions may be made to his late word. She was an avid and voracious reader. She was granddaughter Holly Burke’s nonprofit, Shred Out a mother and grandmother and aunt to so many who cancer, 100 Barnegat Blvd. S., Barnegat nJ 08005 or were friends of her own children.

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Taking life in your hands: What to do if someone has a heart attack

By Bianca Benedí Islander Reporter When someone’s having a heart attack, you have minutes to try to save a life. Statistically, you won’t succeed.

Earlier this summer, community member Roger Nigg died after a heart attack came on during a game of pickleball at the Center of Anna Maria Island.

In 2016, the American Heart Association reported more than 350,000 incidents of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

According to the AHA, a bystander intervened to perform CPR about 46 percent of the time, but the survival rate was about 12 percent.

For heart attacks in hospitals, the survival rate is about 25 percent.

Most of the difference comes down to factors outside of a bystander’s control, such as access to equipment or multiple trained doctors who know CPR and can take over when someone gets tired.

Evidence shows that the more people who are trained in CPR, the greater the chance someone will survive. According to the AHA, effective bystander training can double someone’s chances of survival.

That’s how CPR saves lives.

In Manatee County, the average ambulance response time in July was seven minutes in 2016, and seven minutes and 20 seconds in 2015. However, that time increases on Anna Maria Island.

So learning to recognize the signs of a heart attack — patients have minutes between the onset of a heart attack and potential death — is vital.

Not everyone recognizes the signs of a heart attack, particularly in women. Most attacks come on relatively slowly, according to the AHA. The most common symptom in men is chest pain, which sometimes radiates into the left arm. However, pain can sometimes manifest in other parts of the body as well — arm pain, neck pain, jaw pain and even stomach pain can all be signifiers of a heart attack.

Women are prone to experiencing indigestion or nausea during a heart attack. Other telltale signs include sudden onset of fatigue, shortness of breath and dizziness — as well as a feeling expressed as “someone’s standing on my chest.”

According to the Mayo Clinic, if you recognize the signs of a heart attack, you should call 911 immediately.

If your patient can take aspirin, encourage him or her to chew and swallow one immediately.

If the patient is still breathing and conscious, stay by his or her side until help arrives.

If at any point the person stops breathing, loses his or her heartbeat, becomes unresponsive or falls unconscious, it’s time to begin CPR. Just because you’ve been trained doesn’t mean you’re ready to administer CPR in an emergency, according to the American Heart Association.

If it’s been a long time since you received training, it may be time to seek re-education.

If you’re untrained or your skills are rusty, stick to chest compressions only.

If an automated emergency defibrillator is available, use that before beginning CPR. If not, begin compressions.

Check to ensure the patient’s airway is clear, then place the person on a firm surface and kneel by the shoulders and neck. Place the heel of one hand in the center of the patient’s chest, then place your second hand on top of your first hand.

Lean straight over the person and keep your elbows straight, and begin applying compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 beats per minute. You should push down between 2 and 2.4 inches. It will feel like you might Please see Heart Attack, Next page

Moose to the rescue

West Manatee Fire Rescue Lt. John Stump and firefighter Jay Johnson train staff June 27 at the Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge No. 2188 in Bradenton Beach on CPR and the proper use of an AED. Johnson said he wants to empower people to save lives.

Suzie Parsons, Debbie Snook and other Anna Maria Moose staff use plastic models June 27 to learn CPR June 27 from a crew of West Manatee Fire Rescue firefighters. Islander Photos: Kathy Prucnell

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High-speed police chase ends in juvenile detention

a male juvenile driver in a 2017 ford mustang led police on a chase that circled through Holmes Beach and ended when the car went airborne and struck a palm tree.

Holmes Beach police took the juvenile into custody for fleeing and eluding law enforcement in the 600 block of manatee avenue and reported no injuries in the crash.

A police officer first observed the Mustang at 12:21 a.m. July 5 traveling west on manatee avenue at 70 mph in a 35-mph zone.

The officer activated his emergency lights and reported that the driver of the mustang ran three red lights, passed in a no-passing zone, traveled on the wrong side of the road and accelerated to 100 mph on east Bay drive, according to the police report. at the intersection of manatee avenue and gulf drive at the beach, the vehicle went through a red light as it turned south on gulf drive. the vehicle continued on gulf to east Bay drive and went through the second light, turning north, according to the report. the motorist accelerated to 100 mph and passed a vehicle on the left in a no-passing zone on east Bay drive. the vehicle then traveled north in the southbound lane, disregarding another red light at manatee avenue and turning north. the motorist then drove into the Westbay cove condominiums. the driver lost control of the car in the Westbay cove driveway, striking a rock and causing the mustang to go airborne and fly into a palm tree. As the vehicle came to a stop, two passengers and the driver exited the vehicle.

West manatee fire rescue and emS checked on the conditions of the three people from the mustang and no injuries were reported. the juvenile driver was ticketed for speeding and transported to the detention center.

HEArt AttACk from page 19 break your patient’s ribs, but it is vital to adequately compress the heart to keep blood flowing. according to the aed challenge, a training program for cpr and aeds, people who perform cpr incorrectly almost always perform overly shallow compressions that don’t keep a patient’s heart pumping. if you’re trained in cpr, after 30 chest compressions you should check the person’s airways and look for signs of breathing. if there is none, begin mouthto-mouth resuscitation. place your hand on the patient’s forehead to tilt the head back, then lift the chin up to open the airway. pinch the nostrils shut, cover the mouth with yours and

a man from michigan was arrested June 28 for driving under the influence after his blue Nissan almost hit an electronic roadside sign in anna maria.

James H. Webb, 53, was cited for dui, failure to drive in a single lane and a seat-belt violation. the manatee county Sheriff’s office and Holmes Beach police cooperated to make the arrest after receiving a report of a reckless driver Webb near the anna maria city pier. mcSo deputy Leana cudzilo observed a blue nissan swerving off the road at gulf and park drives, nearly striking the digital speed sign. the deputy stopped the vehicle at 7800 palm drive in Holmes Beach, according to a Holmes Beach police report. cudzilo requested the assistance of Holmes Beach Police Officer Alan Bores.

Webb told Bores he “had a couple of drinks” and was driving his girlfriend home “due to her being intoxicated and vomiting,” the report stated.

Webb began taking a field-sobriety test, however, it was discontinued after Webb lost his balance, according to the report.

Bores transported Webb to the police station, where he provided two breath samples measuring 0.173 and 0.164 blood-alcohol content, the report stated. the legal Bac is 0.08.

Webb was then booked at the manatee county jail.

He was released on $500 bond, pending an 8:25 a.m. monday, July 31, arraignment at the manatee county Judicial center, 1051 manatee ave. W., Bradenton.

the florida fish and Wildlife conservation commission cited James S. mcewan, 61, of Virginia, owner and operator of a 21-foot Sea pro, who veered into a dock at 665 Key royale drive, Holmes Beach. mcewan was issued a violation of boating navigational rules in the July 2 mishap. fWc initially reported the name of a passenger as the operator of the boat. according to a Holmes Beach police report, the mcewan looked away when the passenger attempted to secure an item in the back of the boat. the passenger was injured, treated and released from Blake medical center in Bradenton.

Streetlife

By Kathy Prucnell

Island police blotter

Island watch: in an emergency, call 911. to report information on island crime, call the manatee county Sheriff’s Office Anna Maria substation, 941-708-8899; Bradenton Beach police, 941-778-6311; or Holmes Beach police, 941-708-5804.

Anna Maria no new reports.

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

Bradenton Beach July 2, 2200 block of gulf drive north, warrant arrest. a man at a trolley stop was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

July 3, drift-in, 120 Bridge St., disorderly intoxication/resisting arrest. A Bradenton Beach police officer was flagged down by a bar patron who said a man at the bar was starting fights. The man resisted arrest outside the bar and yelled obscenities. Two officers took the man to the ground and secured him in handcuffs. He was transported to the manatee county jail.

July 4, city anchorage, 200 Bridge St., disturbance. one man accused another of cutting his anchor line and taking his anchor. according to the man whose anchor was cut, he kayaked to the suspect’s boat and confronted him about the theft. the suspect became enraged and jumped from his boat onto the man and pLeaSe See strEEtliFE, next page

deliver two rescue breaths, lasting 1 second each. if the person doesn’t begin breathing alone in response, perform another set of 30 compressions and two rescue breaths. repeat until emS arrives or the person begins breathing. if you have an aed available, use it and repeat after every five compression cycles.

When there are multiple people available in an emergency to perform cpr, bystanders can switch out in order to conserve energy and maintain consistent compressions.

West manatee fire rescue offers cpr training courses at the island Library, 5701 marina drive,

Holmes Beach, on the last Saturday of each month. the next course is scheduled for July 29. You can schedule yourself for the class by calling the library at 941-778-6341. the class is free. individuals can also arrange to hold a cpr training course at Wmfr’s administration building, 6417 Third Ave. W., Bradenton, for certification in adult, child and infant cpr. the class costs $6 — the price of a certification card. WMFR requires a minimum of four participants to hold a session.

People interested in arranging a CPR certification course with Wmfr can contact Lt. John Stump at 941545-5655 for more information.

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Streetlife continued from page 20 his kayak. Both men fell in the water, where a struggle ensued. The suspect denied the theft. There were no charges and no reported injuries.

July 4, 800 block of Gulf Drive South, battery. A man struck a woman while she was driving him and their child home from the beach. The woman pulled over in the 500 block of Sixth Street South. The man exited the vehicle, went to the driver’s side and continued pushing and hitting the woman. She got out of the vehicle with the child. Hearing her screams, people in the neighborhood came to her rescue and the man drove away. Later in the day, he was arrested and booked at the Manatee County jail.

Bradenton Beach is policed by BBPD. Cortez No new reports.

Cortez is policed by MCSO. Holmes Beach June 29, Jessie’s Island Store, 5424 Marina Drive, fraud. Holmes Beach police submitted a request to the state attorney to consider a fraud charge against an employee of a Bradenton Beach parasail business who allegedly purchased $100 in gift cards at the store with a business credit card.

July 1, 43rd Street and the beach, alcohol. Police observed a man consuming a beer against city ordinance. He was cited for the violation and told to dispose of the beer.

July 2, 100 31st Street beach access, burglary to vehicle. Purses and gift cards valued at $610 were stolen from an unlocked van.

July 3, 100 block of 49th Street, noise. Based on a complaint, police responded and heard the noise of people yelling and screaming in a backyard pool and patio area. A 45-year-old visitor was cited for violating the city ordinance.

July 3, D.Coy Ducks Tavern, 5410 Marina Drive, battery/exposure. Witnesses reported a man and woman had assaulted a woman sitting outside the bar. The man threatened to urinate on her. The woman with the suspect bit the victim and hit a doorman. The two suspects

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Man gets probation — and license suspension — for DUI

Taking control of a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal. It’s risky behavior.

William Nims of Sarasota, now 50, pleaded no contest June 6 to a DUI charge after Holmes Beach police found him asleep in driver’s seat of a parked pickup truck in February 2016. The truck was parked after dark without headlights in the 700 block of Manatee Avenue.

Florida DUI laws consider a person under the influence in “actual physical control” as well as “driving” the vehicle equally subject to the DUI penalties.

Twelfth Circuit Judge Doug Henderson sentenced Nims to 12 months probation, including a two-year alcohol-detection ignition device, DUI school, impact panel and 75 hours of public service work — and a 10-year driver’s license suspension. However, records indicate the 10-year suspension was corrected June 20 to a one-year driver’s license suspension with the help of Nims’ attorney, Michael Braxton.

On June 27, the judge signed a probation order including a 10-year driver’s license suspension. However, according to the office of Casey Cahall, assistant state attorney, that order is presumably in error and will be corrected.

Nims also was assessed $3, 316 in fines and court costs. took the Monkey Bus to the 1800 block of Gulf Drive North in Bradenton Beach. HBPD requested surveillance video from the tavern.

July 4, 6800 block of Gulf Drive, battery. A man hit his brother and left. Police responded and found the brother with a bleeding swollen lip. The alleged aggressor was located at the beach, arrested and transported to Manatee County jail.

Holmes Beach is policed by the HBPD. Streetlife is compiled from BBPD, HBPD and MCSO reports.

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Winterhaven woman gets 12-month DUI probation

Twelve months of probation was the sentence for a Winterhaven woman behind the wheel of a vehicle that was pulled over a year ago for driving under the influence in Bradenton Beach.

Tara Erickson, now 25, pleaded no contest June 26 and Judge Robert Farrance adjudicated her guilty.

Farrance ordered her probation and 15 days in county jail with credit for time served. She was in custody July 5.

According to the judge’s order, within 72 hours of her release, Erickson must install an alcohol-ignition device for one year.

Erickson also is required to spend 60 days on an alcohol monitor, attend DUI school and work 50 hours in public service.

Farrance revoked her driver’s license for five years, with a business permit, and ordered a 30-day vehicle impoundment.

Erickson is permitted to report to probation by mail and was ordered to pay $3,316 in fines and court costs.

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The Florida Department of Transportation posted the following advisories for the week of July 10: • State Roadways in Manatee and Sarasota counties. Crews are trimming trees over the roads and sidewalks on all state roads. Expect lane closures 9 a.m.-4 p.m. through July 21.

• State Road 789/Gulf Drive from State Road 64/ Manatee Avenue to State Road 684/Cortez Road: Manatee County is installing new force mains and water mains. For additional information about the project, go online to amipipereplacement.com.

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Sea turtle with tracker lays 2nd nest on Anna Maria Island

By chrisann Silver esformes islander reporter For the first time in its history, Anna Maria sea turtle watchers have “positive proof” of a loggerhead nesting twice in the same season on anna maria island. amitW and the Sea turtle conservancy placed a tracking device on a sea turtle June 20 at coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. that tracker showed July 3 the path taken by the turtle named eliza ann by amitW, as she again journeyed ashore to nest in Holmes Beach. the turtle’s name eliza ann, is derived from amitW’s sponsor for a Sea turtle conservancy event entitled tour de turtles. the Waterline resort and marina, expected to open in august in Holmes Beach featuring eliza ann’s coastal Kitchen restaurant, paid $5,000 to sponsor amitW. as part of the tour, sea turtles are tagged and released from beaches in costa rica, panama, nevis and florida. the turtles then compete in a “marathon,” a competition for which turtle swims the most miles during the three-month “race.” the turtle’s migration is tracked using satellite telemetry. every time eliza ann raises her head above water, the antenna on her tracker sends a signal, letting conservancy research scientists — and visitors to the tour de turtles website — know her location.

Tracking Eliza

A screenshot taken July 3 shows Eliza Ann, the female loggerhead sea turtle wearing a satellite tracking device since June 20, returning to shore in Holmes Beach July 3 to nest a second time.

on July 3, the website indicated eliza ann had returned to shore near 77th Street in Holmes Beach.

She may have chosen coquina Beach and the beach near 77th Street for the darkness. “those are two of the darkest areas on the island,” Suzi fox, anna maria island turtle Watch and Shorebird monitoring executive director, said July 5. “that is what she is searching for.” female sea turtles only come ashore to nest, and Marked sea turtle nests — and beachgoers with chairs, umbrellas and canopies — line the beach July 6 near 70th Street in Holmes Beach. Islander Photos: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

lights visible from the shoreline can distract them and lead to a failed nesting attempt — a false crawl.

Loggerhead sea turtles can nest up to eight times a season, but the average seasonal rate is three-five nests. female turtles continue to nest so long as they are retaining sperm from the april mating season.

“We’ve never had positive proof that we’ve had a re-nester until we got this data,” fox said. “the satellite tag is the only way we can know for sure. this is a historic moment for amitW’s 35 years of data collection on the island.” to track eliza ann, visit https://conserveturtles. org/trackingmap/?id=171.

Warning: Do not abandon chairs, canopies on beach

By chrisann Silver esformes islander reporter the beaches of anna maria island were packed July 4 and the lead up weekend with revelers enjoying the holiday. “the beach trash wasn’t as bad this year as it’s been in the past,” Suzi fox, anna maria island turtle Watch and Shorebird monitoring executive director, said July 5. amitW volunteers —with help from the city of Holmes Beach — based a July 5 cleanup at the manatee public Beach in Holmes Beach along with their morning beach walks to look for sea turtle nests laid the night before.

However, the cleanup efforts must continue.

Loggerhead tracks include a trail from a chair dragged to the water by the sea turtle in the 6600 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive of Longboat Key.

as of July 9, amitW reported a record-breaking 374 nests on island beaches. nesting season is peaking and soon hatchlings will emerge from early nests, so the beaches need to be clean, according to fox. trash left behind can attract predators and beach furniture also can pose deadly obstacles to sea turtles. “our city ordinances require that people remove everything from the beach, including broken furniture,” fox said. “You may be hot and in a hurry at the end of the day, but these kind of mistakes could harm or kill sea turtles.” chairs and tents left on the beach overnight become hazards when sea turtles become entangled and can distract them, resulting in a false crawl — no nest.

Longboat Key turtle Watch reported a crawl July 6 that showed a nesting turtle became stuck under a chair on the beach in the 6600 block of gulf of mexico drive. Based on the crawl marks left on the beach, the turtle dragged the chair on its back as it returned to the water.

Manatee County Marine Rescue was notified and investigated and did not find the chair or an injured turtle, according to chief Joe Westerman. one of the tenants of a nearby vacation rental, alphonso Williams of tallahassee, said his party left the chair on the beach when it started to rain. “they gave us information about turning off the lights at night, but nothing about removing beach furniture,” Williams said July 6. “our realtor didn’t even know. We felt terrible.” the incident that happened on Longboat Key could have happened on anna maria island, according to fox. fox said amitW provides information for rentals, but tenants change frequently, weekly and daily.

“We provide the info for each unit but cannot force people to read it, nor can we force them to comply,” fox said.

Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Deputy LeAna Cudzillo used night-vision camera gear early July 3 to capture the loggerhead Eliza Ann — equipped with a tracking device — on her path to a nesting site near 77th Street in Holmes Beach. Islander Courtesy Photo Code enforcement officers in the cities, however, can force compliance. fox also emphasized that moving the furniture higher on the beach is not good enough because tides change. “nothing is too far back,” she said. “all furniture must be off the sand.” educational materials with tips for nesting season safety can be downloaded from amitW’s website at islandturtlewatch.com. report sick, injured, entangled or dead sea turtles to the fWc Wildlife alert Hotline at 1-888-404-3922 or text tip@myfWc.com.

AMITW sea turtle stats as of July 9: 374 nests and 374 false crawls.

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By Lisa Neff

Is that a fin?

“There’s a fin out there and it doesn’t look like a dolphin’s fin.” the vacationer pointed to a distant spot in the water as he stepped back from shallow water and the members of his beach party gathered beside him. “there, you see?”

Some saw.

Some kept looking.

You know what they were hoping and fearing, don’t you? they wanted to go home and tell Neff a shark tale, a story about spotting a great white shark, the ocean’s most ferocious predator and a federally protected species since 2004. maybe they went home anyway and told a shark tale, but they were looking at a dolphin, one of the gulf’s most elegant mammals. this became apparent when the dolphin leaped from the water, drawing cheers and shouts of “there,” “see” and “look, look, look” from others on the shore near the Sycamore avenue beach access in anna maria. only the most hopeful, fearful seekers of a great white shark lacked glee. i know the feeling, the letdown after learning the eyes — or mind — have failed.

So as a good island host, i tried to cheer them up by passing along what i’ve learned from the florida fish and Wildlife conservation commission. great white sharks occasionally pass through the gulf, mostly in deeper, cooler waters, but when the deep water tem-

Lemon sharks, a catch-and-release species of shark, matures at about 11-12 years of age and is estimated to live 27-plus years. The lemon is an inshore tropical shark that inhabits estuarine and nearshore waters of the Gulf and often ventures into freshwater areas. Islander Courtesy Photo perature falls to 60 degrees or below, the sharks can move to coastal waters, maybe as little as 20 miles offshore. i received a “hmm, thanks for the lesson” response — what millennials might call a “meh moment.” my walking companion did better, promising, “oh, there’s sharks out there for sure. i knew a helicopter pilot in the coast guard. He’d say, ‘if you could see what i see.” i didn’t know she knew anyone in the coast guard, but she captured their attention. So then we talked about how a shark fin has a straight trailing edge and a dolphin’s fin curves inward, as well as about how congress needs to pass the Shark fin trade elimination act to further protect the species of sharks vital to florida’s marine ecosystems.

Some of the common species found in florida waters include blacktip, bonnethead, bull, great hammerhead, lemon, nurse and tiger sharks.

State and federal regulations protect sharks, as a number of species have been overfished. The state groups sharks into four categories — three that permit

Shark art by artist Timothy Knepp, who has worked as a wildlife illustrator for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The sand tiger shark, a protected species, averages 4-9 feet and is found in warm water. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says its name comes from the shark’s tendency toward shoreline habitats. Islander Photo: Carli Segelson/FWC some harvesting and one that prohibits the taking of the fish. in this protected “catch-and-release-only” group are great hammerheads, lemon, sand tiger, tiger and the great whites. it cheers me to know they’re out there.

Did you know?

there are more than 465 known species of sharks in the oceans.

Sharks are considered an apex predator, at or near the top of their food chains, and they regulate populations of the species below them. most sharks are active at night, when they hunt. massive depletion of sharks has cascading effects throughout the ocean’s ecosystems.

While some shark species are solitary, others display social behavior at various levels. Hammerhead sharks, for instance, school during mating season around seamounts and islands.

Source: Defenders of Wildlife

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1 soccer team reaches perfection on way to championship

By Kevin P. Cassidy Islander Reporter Sato Real Estate completed an unblemished season in the adult soccer league at the Center of Anna Maria Island July 6 with a dominating 8-2 victory over Moss Builders.

After rolling through the regular season, Sato Real Estate won three consecutive playoff games by a combined score of 23-5 to finish with a 10-0 overall record and the championship.

Kevin Roman and Jake Parsons Cassidy both had two goals and an assist to lead Sato, which also received a pair of goals in the victory from Chris Klotz. Josh Sato and Lyn Clark added a goal each, while Adam Mott chipped in with an assist and goalie Jordan Demers came through with 11 saves.

Matt Kretzman and Diego Felipe each scored a goal for Moss Builders in the loss, while goalie Shawn McCarthy finished with eight saves.

The third-place game saw Anna Maria CrossFit Members of the Sato Real Estate soccer team celwin via forfeit due to Mulock Flynn Law lacking ebrate an unbeaten season July 6 at the Paul “Ace” enough players to field a team.

Hayward corner at the Center of Anna Maria Island on winning the adult league championship by an 8-2 Horseshoe news score over Moss Builders. Pictured are Chris Klotz, For the second consecutive week, there was no Lyn Clark, Josh Sato, Jordan Demers, John Coleneed for a knockout round in the horseshoe action at man, Jake Parsons, Kevin Roman, Adam Mott and the Anna Maria City Hall horseshoe pits.

Chesea Hoffner. Islander Photo: Courtesy CofAMI Tim Sofran and Jay Disbrow were the only team to post a 3-0 record during pool play on July 5 and were the day’s outright champs.

Key Royale Golf news Sofran was back in the winner’s circle July 8, this Key Royale Club members played an Indepentime partnering with Steve Doyle to post the day’s only dence Day scramble July 1 to get the celebration 3-0 record in pool play for the win. started for the holiday. The competition was tight as Play gets under way at 9 a.m. every Wednesday the team of Dave and Debi Richardson and Jim and and Saturday at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. War- Joyce Lathrop, along with the team of George and Fran mups begin at 8:45 a.m. followed by random team Barford and Debi Wohlers and Tom Nelson matched selection. There is no charge to play and everyone is the 6-under-par 26 carded by the team of Charlie and welcome.

Kathy Porter, Jana Samuels and Tom McDonnell for

a three-way tie for first place.

Other winners included Nelson for the long drive and Wohlers in the women’s long-drive contest.

Wohlers also captured the closest to the pin for the women, while Dave Richardson won for the men.

After the golf, the members enjoyed a seafood buffet in the clubhouse.

The men played their regular Monday morning modified-Stableford system match July 3. Art McMillan grabbed first place with a plus-3, while Lex Halakan, Nelson and Ron Vandeman tied for second with matching scores of plus-2.

The men were back on the course July 6 for a ninehole scramble. The team of Mark Kimball, Nelson and Vandeman torched the course with a 7-under-par 25 to claim clubhouse bragging rights for the day.

Register now for fall soccer Online registration is open at mayso.org for players ages 4-18 planning to take part in the Manatee Area Youth Soccer Organization’s fall recreational soccer season.

Cost is $125, which includes a jersey, shorts and socks. Players who register before Aug. 1 receive a $15 discount. There is an additional $20 volunteer fee for MAYSO players that is reimbursed if the player volunteers for two hours.

Games get started Oct. 7 at G.T. Bray Park in Bradenton, but player evaluations start in August at Bray: Aug. 28 for U6 players, Aug. 29 for U8, Aug. 30 for U10 players and Aug. 31 for U12 and up. Check in for all evaluations start at 5:30 p.m.

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What’s biting?

Five fishers line up June 29 on the deck of the Anna Maria’s City Pier, 100 N. Bay Blvd., hoping for a bite.

The waters of Tampa Bay often produce Spanish mackerel, flounder and an occasional shark, among other species.

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Bradenton resident Frank Coutts folds palm fronds into roses June 29 in front of the Anna Maria City Pier. Coutts says he sells the roses for whatever people are willing to offer.

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Fishing 101: Before catching fish, you must have bait By capt. danny Stasny islander reporter Bait was on my mind. as i left my house to go to the boat at 4:45 a.m., the temperature was already a balmy 80 degrees. and, to be honest, that felt cool compared to what i knew the rest of the day would bring. in the dark, i pulled my truck into the mainsail marina in Holmes Beach and commenced to unload and prepare the boat for another charter and another day of fishing. after loading the rods, nets, chum Stasny and ice, i untied my 23-foot c Hawk from the dock and made my way into anna maria Sound. everything was quiet and peaceful, aside from the light hum of my Yamaha 4-stroke engine. as i pulled away from the marina and exited the “no wake� zone, i gently pushed on the throttle and brought the boat up on plane. i reached 20 knots and the boat leveled out nicely. i felt the warm air press against me, cooling the sweat on my face and t-shirt. i pushed through the darkness en route to the grass flats with anticipation of loading my bait well. now it was 5:45 a.m. and i eased the boat onto the flat to set anchor and start chumming. Heat lightning was flashing to the west, illuminating large clouds that looked like far-away mountains in the gulf of mexico. i wondered if a storm was coming, but hadn’t seen anything on the weather radar, so i continued to chum.

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Sunrise sets the tone for the early morning bait catch June 26 for writer Capt. Danny Stasny, operator of Southernaire fishing charters. the sun was going to rise in a few minutes and the sky took on a sequence of beautiful pastels — blue, pink and purple. in the twilight, i could see the surface of the bay beginning to dimple where i was throwing the chum. the shiners were beginning to show. Simultaneously, small groups of seagulls flew east from their roosting spots on the beach as they headed into the bay to catch breakfast. it was time to throw the net. i gathered my 10-foot cast net in my hand by the horn, folded it once and spun half the net over my shoulder. With a small piece of the lead line between my teeth, i let the shouldered part of the net gently slide down into my right hand, securing another piece of the lead line between my index finger and thumb. now i was ready. With a half spin of my body for momentum, i threw the net into the air. as it opened into almost a perfect circle, it peeled into the water. i waited a moment to let it sink, then began to pull on the line. as the line went tight, i would feel the bait darting in the net, sending a vibration to my hand. i got it. i gently pulled the net over the boat’s gunwale and cleared it into the bait well. Shiners, threadfin herring and pinfish began falling into the well, flipping and skipping, figuring out their new surroundings. “Not bad for the first throw,� I thought. “It’s not always that easy.� i needed more bait so i repeated this process three more times. then it was time to clean the boat and pick up my clients. as i cleaned the seagrass from the deck, I saw pinfish, small crabs and even a pipefish on the deck, waiting for me to put them back in the water.

There were some dead shiners and threadfins there, which, after being thrown overboard, were quickly

devoured by juvenile snapper and ravenous pinfish. i sat and watched this occur for a moment before realizing it was nearing 7 a.m., which was when i was supposed to be at the dock to pick up my charter. i pulled anchor and idled away from the flat to the channel. now, back on plane, i skipped along the surface of the bay toward the marina, satisfied I was ready for the day.

It was time to go fishing. Another great day on the water stretched ahead of me.

Capt. Jason Stock is fishing offshore wrecks, reefs and hard bottom. While fishing reefs and hard bottom, Stock is catching a variety of snappers, including mangrove, yellowtails and mutton snapper. fishing around the offshore wrecks is proving good action for Stock, especially on permit and goliath grouper. moving inshore, Stock is targeting catch-andrelease snook. casting live shiners along mangrove shorelines where lush seagrass is present is resulting in linesiders up to 30 inches for Stock’s clients. capt. rick gross of fishy Business charters also is targeting catch-and-release snook, working shorelines throughout southern Tampa Bay. Rallies of fish exceeding 30 or more hook ups in an hour are not uncommon this time of year when fishing with Gross. for bait, live shiners are unbeatable. casting these bait around mangrove edges or oyster bars is producing instant gratification for Gross and his clients. Most snook hookups are 20-30 inches.

For anglers looking to catch fish for dinner, Gross is leading clients to mangrove snapper, redfish and flounder. All three species are being caught by casting live shiners under and around residential docks. to put a respectable number of fish in the box, Gross is moving from dock to dock. capt. Warren girle is putting clients on mangrove snapper around the artificial reefs. Bottom fishing with live shiners is resulting in mangrove snapper up to 16 inches. While targeting snapper, girle is hooking up with juvenile grouper, Key West grunts, cobia and an occasional flounder.

In the backcountry of Sarasota Bay, Girle is finding spotted seatrout to be quite plentiful. casting live shiners under a popping cork around deep grass flats is producing slot and under-slot fish. Mixed in with the trout are ladyfish and Spanish mackerel. capt. aaron Lowman is working the rocks and docks for mangrove snapper and flounder. Casting live shiners combined with a split shot around docks is producing some nice catches for Lowman’s clients, especially on the flounder. Changing to a slightly heavier rig — a 1/2-ounce knocker rig — is working for the mangrove snapper around rock piles in tampa Bay. other species being caught in tampa Bay include gag grouper, Spanish mackerel and ladyfish. pLeaSe See FisHiNG, page 26

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Barbara Murphy, left, of Travel Now, Shami Choon of Firkins and Mike Southwick of AAA Payroll enjoy lunch at the July 5 AMI chamber mixer at The Feast Restaurant, 5406 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. The next gathering will be a business card exchange at 5 p.m.

Wednesday, July 26, at Pineapple Junktion, 425 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

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Women’s group to host lunch

the anna maria island chapter of Successful Women aligning together — SWat, will hold a luncheon at 11:45 a.m. thursday, July 20, at the Bridge Street Bistro, 111 gulf drive S., Bradenton Beach. the group gives business women a chance to network and be part of a supportive environment. guests are welcome. to rSVp for the ami chapter lunch or for more information, contact director Sherri proctor at 941345-5135 or visit the website at www.swatnetworking. com. tioned air will sponsor the luncheon. a business after-hours event, “BaH,” will be held Chambers announce summer by the LBK chamber at 5 p.m. tuesday, July 25, at the Bridge tender inn and dockside Bar, 135 Bridge St., get-togethers, events Bradenton Beach.

Longboat Key chamber also is accepting sponsorrally on up to anna maria’s pineapple Junktion, 425 pine ave., for the 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, ship and exhibitor applications for the east meets West anna maria island chamber of commerce business trade show Sept. 19 at robarts arena, 3000 ringling card exchange. the cost is $5 for members and $10 Blvd., Sarasota. details are on the chamber website. for more information and reservations for Longfor non-members. it’s the perfect change to do some boat chamber events, call 941-383-2466, visit the websummer networking. the chamber’s membership drive is continuing site at longboatkeychamber.com or stop by the office at 5390 gulf of mexico drive, Suite 102, Longboat through July 31. See the website for details. the anna maria island chamber of commerce is Key. at 5313 gulf drive, Holmes Beach. Visit the website at annamariaislandchamber.org.

Business news the Longboat Key chamber of commerce will does your business celebrate achievements? hold a networking@noon luncheon 11:30 a.m. thursmaybe you’ve just opened the doors, received day, July 13, at the Bijou cafe, 1287 first St., Sarasota. an award or recognition or staff deserves kudos. the cost is $25 for members with reservations, $30 for Submit your information to news@islander.org. member walk-ins, and $35 for non-members. condi-

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By Jesse Brisson Special to the islander 106 81st St., Holmes Beach, a 2,882 sfla / 4,120 sfur 4bed/4bath pool home built in 1942 on a 8,320 sq ft lot was sold 06/06/17, padg 04 LLc to Hoschak properties LLc for $2,654,600.

207 fir ave., anna maria, a 2,200 sfla / 3,216 sfur 2bed/2bath home built in 1960 on a 12,450 sq ft lot was sold 05/31/17, Schmitzerle to Broadbin for $1,500,000; list $1,749,000.

685 Key royale drive, Holmes Brisson Beach, a 2,356 sfla / 5,044 sfur 3bed/2½bath/2car bayfront pool home built in 1979 on a 18,750 sq ft lot was sold 06/08/17, Squier to cohen for $1,365,000; list $1,399,000. pLeaSe See propErtYWAtCH, next page FisHiNG from page 26 On the flats of Terra Ceia and Miguel Bay, Lowman is attracting numerous catch-and-release snook to the boat. Live, free-lined shiners are his bait of choice. chumming with live baits is a crucial aid in getting these fish to bite. It not only gets them in the mood, but as they strike the surface to eat a chummer, they give up their location, which enables the angler to cast to them. capt. david White of anna maria charters is spending most of his week fishing offshore. Baits such as live shiners, pinfish and threadfin herring, are producing good action in depths of 130-160 feet of water. Species such as american red snapper, african pompano, yellowtail and mangrove snapper are being caught — just to name a few.

Send high-resolution photos and fishing reports to fish@islander.org.

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David Bittick, left, Josh Treeful, Halle and Gary Bittick and Bryan and Maddie Faria, all visiting Anna Maria Island from Texas, show off their dinner catch.

The group fished July 4 nearshore with shiners and found success on spotted seatrout with Capt. Warren Girle.

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AMIHS distributes Holmes Beach walking tour brochure

thanks to a group of historically minded volunteers, you can take a walk through Holmes Beach and learn about its history. members of the anna maria island Historical Society have produced a walking tour of historic sites and landmarks in Holmes Beach’s history, and it hit stores across the island July 6. the new brochure explores the city’s history, beginning with its origins as cobb’s corner, so named for Sam Cobb, the first homesteader in the area. it provides a guided walking tour for key sites, such as the old city hall location on marina drive, along with pictures of what was once there and descriptions. the brochure also provides travel distances whether walking, biking or riding the anna maria island trolley.

“We researched all the historic site information in our museum and we did a lot of research in local libraries,” amiHS president Lynn Burnett said about the process used to put together the brochure. “anywhere we could go and pull documents, that’s how we started gathering the information,” she said.

propErtY WAtCH from page 26 907 N. Shore Drive, Anna Maria, a 1,731 sfla / 2,363 sfur 3bed/3bath/1car gulffront home built in 1960 on a 6,273 sq ft lot was sold 06/05/17, pollard to rysal enterprises LLc for $1,250,000; list 1,399,000.

6909 Holmes Blvd., unit a, Holmes Beach, a 2,621 sfla / 4,010 sfur 6bed/4½bath/2car land condo with pool built in 2013 was sold 05/31/17, dSB re Holdings LLc to tomeo for $1,200,000; list $1,349,000.

309 65th St., unit a, Beach escape, Holmes Beach, a 2,021 sfla / 3,200 sfur 3bed/2bath/2car land condo with pool built in 2001 was sold 05/24/17, morris to raush LLc for $757,000; list $795,000.

210 Oak Ave., Anna Maria, a 2,522 sfla / 2,762 sfur 3bed/2bath home built in 1973 on a 10,656 sq ft lot was sold 05/25/17, grano to Sandpiper inn LLc for $699,000; list $699,000.

“it took time to gather authentic photographs. We compiled it into a notebook with facts and photos and, from there, we decided what would be the most interesting,” Burnett said.

Burnett said the historical society printed 2,600 copies of the brochure. the brochure has been in the works since January 2016, Burnett said. that’s when amiHS submitted a proposal for the brochure to the anna maria island chamber of commerce and were approved for funding. in may 2016, amiHS began research for the brochure.

The brochure is not the first, nor will it be the last, Burnett said. the historical society released an anna maria walking tour brochure in october 2015. in addition, university of florida master’s student Lauren o’neill is spending the month researching historical sites in Bradenton Beach for her master’s project, as well as a new brochure.

“She’s really working diligently on doing this piece of the research for us, it’s time consuming,” Burnett said. “all of this is done on volunteer time, which is phenomenal in itself.” the brochure will “really give you a sense of what

used to be there,” Burnett promised. copies are available at the chamber, 5313 gulf drive, Holmes Beach, the anna maria island Historical Society, 402 pine ave., anna maria, and business locations throughout Holmes Beach. for information on the historical society, call 941778-0492.

214 83rd St., Holmes Beach, a 1,681 sfla / 2,212 sfur 2bed/2½bath/2car pool home built in 1956 on a 9,000 sq ft lot was sold 06/05/17, Quinlivan to mathae for $680,000; list $739,000.

216 pine ave., pine avenue unit r, anna maria, a 1,692 sfla / 2,004 sfur 3bed/2bath condo built in 2010 was sold 05/31/17, pine avenue restoration LLc to Sandbar enterprises LLc for $640,000; list $640,000.

504 72nd St., Holmes Beach, a 2,560 sfla / 2,772 sfur 3bed/2bath/1car canalfront home built in 1960 on a 11,583 sq ft lot was sold 06/06/17, Bushnell to Ward for $635,000; list $649,000.

319 Hardin Ave., Anna Maria, a 1,334 sfla / 2,031 sfur 2bed/2bath/1car canalfront home built in 1973 on a 10,425 sq ft lot was sold 06/07/17, anderson to Leto for $600,000; list $650,000.

8304 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, a 1,688 sfla / 2,398 sfur 3bed/2bath/1car home with deeded boat slip built in 1975 on a 9,000 sq ft lot was sold 06/06/17, colin to Kirkland for $500,000; list $550,000.

509 65th St., Holmes Beach, a vacant 8,459 sq ft canalfront lot sold 06/06/17, cardent to oneill for $475,000.

228 17th St. n., unit 31, Bradenton Beach club, Bradenton Beach, a 1,268 sfla / 1,396 sfur 2bed/2bath condo with shared pools built in 2005 was sold 06/01/17, Vincent to casor for $462,500; list $475,000.

2906 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, a 894 sfla / 1,208 sfur 2bed/1bath pool home built in 1952 on a 5,000 sq ft lot was sold 06/02/17, Suncastle properties LLc to 2906 gulf LLc for $450,000.

Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at Gulf-Bay Realty of Anna Maria, can be reached at 941-778-7244.

Wanda Crummey, volunteer docent at the Anna Maria Island Historical Society Musuem, holds up a copy of the new Holmes Beach walking tour guide. Islander Photo: Bianca Benedí

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RENTAL: 606 KEY Royale, Holmes Beach. Sixmonth rental, available now until January 10, 2018. 3BR/3BA, pool, canal, $3,500 per month.

Utilities included. Call Bob, 321-287-1779.

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WEEKLY, MONTHLY, SEASONAL rentals. Brand new luxury condos. Spectacular views from living, kitchen, master. 3BR/3BA. New, quiet community located on Anna Maria Sound. 727-482-4766.

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VILLA IN THE El Conquistador area. 2BR/2BA, two-car garage. New air conditioning, tile roof, granite and more. Community pool. Palm Court Villa. $235,500. Call 941-962-0971. Suzanne Wilson, Realtor, Wagner Realty.

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THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD

BY PATRICK BLINDAUER / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ

Note: When this puzzle is done, read the letters along the shaded path to get another example of the theme.

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1 Major tenant of Rockefeller Center 6 “Young Frankenstein” role 10 Theater drop 15 Nuke 18 CBS’s “Kate & ____” 19 Turner of “Peyton Place” 20 Bad thing to bring one’s family 21 Wealthy: Sp. 22 “With the Beatles” song written by Smokey Robinson 26 In all seriousness 27 Gen ____ 28 Emulated the tortoise and hare 29 One of seven in the Book of Revelation 31 Ladies’ men, in older usage 33 Gulf state: Abbr.

36 Monastery head’s jurisdiction 39 Domesticate 43 Intimate 47 Zombie or flaming volcano 48 “Yuck!”

51 Part of U.N.L.V. 52 “Let’s go!” in Baja 53 Meditation leader 54 Altar exchange 56 Bus. need that most lemonade stands don’t have Online subscriptions: Today’s

puzzle and more Answers: than 4,000 past puzzles, page 28 nytimes.com/crosswords ($39.95 a year).

57 Some Japanese watches 58 Big ____ (some sandwiches) 59 Edgar in “King Lear,” e.g.

60 It might help you get to Carnegie Hall, for short 61 Riga resident 62 Garden party?

63 Record-shop stock 64 Talk, talk, talk 65 “The Time Machine” race 67 Something you might lose a little sleep over?: Abbr.

68 Delany or Carvey 69 Whopper 70 Last Hebrew letter 71 Capital bombed in 1972 74 Grade-school subj.

75 Audio problem 78 Harrison’s successor 79 African antelope 80 Message from the Red Cross, maybe 81 Cinematic composer André 84 Triumphant cry 85 Its state quarter has a lighthouse 86 Luxuriant 87 Charge, in a way 88 Spanish letter between ka and eme 89 Piece org.?

90 Silverwork city in southern Mexico

91 “Strangers and Brothers” novelist 92 Move quickly 94 1943 penny material 95 Merchandise: Abbr.

96 Structure used in extreme sports 102 “Antennae” 106 Raised a ruckus 108 1977 Warhol subject 111 Filmmaker Guy 116 “Revolver” song that Paul McCartney described as “an ode to pot” 119 They go in locks 120 Ancient 121 Footwear for a run 122 Like a good scout 123 Fifth qtrs.

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10 Onetime J.F.K. sight 11 1968 movie based on “Flowers for Algernon” 12 Indy 500 winner Bobby 13 “____ roll!”

14 Blue 15 Penny, mostly 16 Zenith 17 “The Gold-Bug” author 21 Certain tribute 23 Most watchful 24 Living thing 25 “____ & the Women” (2000 Altman film) 30 “Hey Jude” song that mentions every day of the week but Saturday 32 “Yikes!”

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66 “I can’t hear you!”

68 Extra-special 71 End of a shift 72 Disc jockey Freed 73 Hair-razing name?

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109 Officially go (for) 110 Black as night 112 Circulatory block 113 Slangy greeting 114 “____ first you don’t succeed …”

115 Congers and morays 116 Melted mess 117 Olive ____ 118 Cape Horn, for one

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