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Anna Maria Oyster Bar to negotiate BB pier lease By ed Scott islander reporter the anna maria oyster Bar is returning to its roots on anna maria island.

Bradenton Beach city commissioners July 23 selected anna maria oyster Bar as the next restaurant concessionaire on the Historic Bridge Street pier. amoB was chosen over colorado-based apeizza restaurants, tampa-based island Sushi & grill and proposals from Bradenton Beach marina owner alan Bazzy and Sherman Baldwin of paradise Boat tours.

“We’re absolutely on top of the world right now,” amoB president John Horne said after the meeting, during a celebration at his landside restaurant, 6906 14th St. W., Bradenton.

“We are excited to be able to sit down at a table and negotiate a lease with the city of Bradenton Beach,” he continued. as the runner-up, apeizza will serve as an alternate. in the event the city cannot negotiate a lease with Horne, apeizza will be asked to step in.

Horne’s proposal carried the day even though the terms of his bid were lower than requested. The request for proposal city officials published to generate interest in the restaurant told prospective concessionaires the city wanted them to pay $2,500 per month plus a percentage of gross sales.

Horne proposed to pay $1,666.66 per month — or $20,000 — for the first year, then to increase his monthly rent to $2,500, $2,575, $2,652.25 and $2,731.82 in years two through five, respectively. amoB originated on the anna maria city pier in the 1990s and, on leaving the pier in 1994, Horne regrouped and opened a restaurant on u.S. 41 in manatee county, then on cortez road and in ellenton.

Before commissioners voted, Horne reminded them his business started on the island and he thinks it’s a “grateful circle” to come back. With a smaller footprint to work with than his other restaurants, Horne pLeaSe See AMOB, page 2

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John Horne stands July 23 next to a photo of the Anna Maria City Pier at Bradenton Beach City Hall. Islander Photo: Ed Scott

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Top Notch: Week 3 winner

Selfie splash in Gulf

You can almost feel the excitement as Cece Rulon of Bradenton wins this week’s Top Notch judging with her fun selfie-plus-one splash in the Gulf of Mexico. Rulon is with Hannah Vreman, also of Bradenton. The photograph wins her an Islander “More Than a Mullet Wrapper” T-shirt and entry in the newspaper’s grand-prize Top Notch contest.

Anna Maria braces for quiet riot

By tal reeve islander reporter it appears anna maria’s vacation rental ordinance lacks the necessary bite. commissioner dale Woodland told commissioners at their July 23 meeting of a rumor that anna maria-based rental agencies and owners plan to ignore the city’s manMurphy date for vacation rental licenses. the city’s new vacation rental ordinance requires owners of any short-term rental units in the city to apply for an Woodland operating license by Jan. 1, 2016.

Woodland told the commission he has been warned that a few rental agents plan to ignore the city’s requirement for rental licenses and continue operating their rental business. mayor dan murphy said he’s heard the same and called it a potential act of “massive civil disobedience.”

However, the ordinance is prohibited from taking effect under a court-ordered temporary injunction. the injunction came after a July 15 hearing with 12th circuit Judge John Lakin. it was prompted by a city-imposed deadline to exempt some rental contracts entered into before the ordinance approval in april.

With the injunction in place, the court will next set a hearing date for the merits of the case of the group of vacation rental owners versus anna maria. and that may not be the only challenge

to the ordinance, although nothing more had been filed as of July. murphy and Woodland declined to say who told them of the plan. “they’re planning on ignoring any penalties from not getting the license and just continuing their business,” said Woodland. “i want to make sure our ordinance has teeth to ensure this doesn’t happen.” other commissioners and anna maria city attorney Becky Vose seemed surprised someone would ignore a city ordinance. chair chuck Webb said the ordinance should provide code enforcement citations for violators and daily fines.

But anna maria code enforcement manager pamela gibbs said nothing’s been finalized.

“We’re still working on the details of what to do if something like that happens,” she said. the vacation rental ordinance states that a rental agent or owner must obtain a license, but it doesn’t provide for a fee or enforcement measures for rental units that have no license. the ordinance has a section detailing actions the city can take if there are code violations for noise and exceeding occupancy limits, but nothing clearly addresses license violations.

“We should just assume that this is going to happen,” said Woodland. murphy said he’s working with staff to create a license application timeline for the city. the plan would phase in the flow of license applications so there isn’t an onslaught of paperwork or renewals. among murphy’s options is an idea to set varied deadlines for rental license applications by city block or street.

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Anna Maria mayor requests new judge in vacation rental case

By Tal Reeve Islander Reporter The city of Anna Maria is asking 12th Circuit Judge John Lakin to step down from presiding over a vacation rental ordinance lawsuit.

With a 4-1 vote July 23, commissioners tasked Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy with making the request.

At a July 15 injunction hearing, requested by attor-

VRO P&Z review postponed

A review by the Anna Maria Planning and Zoning Board of the city’s short-term vacation rental ordinance has been postponed until after Aug. 13.

The announcement to delay the meeting came during the city commission meeting July 23 at city hall, 10005 Gulf Drive.

The P&Z was scheduled to hold a special meeting July 28 to review the ordinance and ensure compliance with the city’s existing zoning and land-use regulations.

At a July 15 court hearing, 12th Circuit Judge John Lakin granted a group of vacation homeowners a temporary injunction, halting the ordinance from being put into action until a second — yet unscheduled — court hearing could be held.

Anna Maria city attorney Becky Vose requested the P&Z delay its review until after the commission holds a shade meeting to discuss the litigation.

The shade meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 13, at city hall. It will be gaveled open to the public, after which Vose and the commission will move to a closed session. A court reporter will transcribe the closed meeting for release to the public at the conclusion of the VRO versus Anna Maria litigation.

As of The Islander’s press time July 27, the P&Z review had not been rescheduled.

— Tal Reeve

neys Kevin Hennessy and Jennifer Cowen, to stay a deadline on the city’s short-term vacation rental ordinance, Lakin said his wife used to work for Island Real Estate and, though she doesn’t work now, she still keeps her license there.

Island Real Estate is one of the named parties bringing the lawsuit against the city.

The other parties are Anna Maria property owners Timothy and Ayne Iafolla and Carol Roaldi, Salouh Florida LLC, 106 Los Cedros Drive, Anna Maria; Rysal Enterprises LLC of Bradenton; Seven Emeralds LLC, 803 N. Shore Drive, Anna Maria; and the Anna Maria Island Vacation Property Association, 6101 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

The injunction temporarily halts the city from putting its short-term vacation rental ordinance into effect.

The ordinance was adopted April 9 and creates multiple restrictions on Anna Maria vacation rentals.

It is planned to go into effect Jan. 1, 2016.

The injunction applies to an emergency amendment to the ordinance that created a special exemption for vacation rental contracts. As long as a rental contract effective on or after Jan. 1, 2016, was written on or before the April 9 adoption date, the rental unit would be exempt from the ordinance for the duration of the established contract.

Rental agents and owners had a July 15 deadline to file for the special exemption.

Hennessy and Cowen filed an emergency motion for an injunction July 14.

Lakin approved the temporary injunction until the attorneys for the plaintiffs and city could return for a second hearing.

Lakin said he would remain impartial to the case.

Murphy and Chair Chuck Webb attended the hearing, although neither of them had the authority to ask the judge to remove himself.

Murphy is a non-voting mayor, and Webb, as a

lone commissioner, also did not have authority.

Webb, as an attorney, said he knew Lakin from previous hearings and believed he would act honorably and could separate work and family.

Webb Murphy didn’t share Webb’s position, saying he had serious concerns.

He said the judge poses a conflict of interest.

At the July 23 commission meeting, Webb remained resolute in his belief Lakin would remain impartial Lakin but, he said, he would stand with the commission’s decision. “We do have grounds to ask him to recuse himself,” he said.

Webb said Lakin would do the right thing if the city asked.

Anna Maria city attorney Becky Vose was tasked with drafting a motion to disqualify Lakin, and Murphy signed it July 24.

No date has been set for the second hearing.

AMOB continued from page 1 is proposing an “Anna Maria Oyster Bar Express” on the pier with a smaller menu than his other outlets.

Horne concluded his comments to commissioners by saying he gave up an invitation from U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, to speak July 23 as a Florida business owner to the Florida congressional delegation. He determined it was more important to be in Bradenton Beach.

Also before the vote, Bazzy told commissioners he has been committed to helping maintain the anchorage near the pier for more than 30 years. He said his company has a comprehensive plan based on many years of experience and, he said, he’s confident, it would “bring the city’s assets into their highest and best use.”

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Bradenton Beach resident files ethics complaint against mayor By ed Scott islander reporter A Bradenton Beach political activist has filed a florida commission on ethics complaint against mayor Jack clarke.

John metz, a retired attorney and campaign supporter of former mayor Bill Shearon, alleges clarke on two occasions — first as vice mayor and later as mayor — violated the state’s voting conflict law when he failed to recuse himself from votes that “benefited his special personal financial interest.” florida Statutes prohibit a public Metz officer from voting on any matter that the officer knows would amount to his or her private gain. metz signed the complaint July 21. it states clarke voted april 23 for the city commission to hire a private attorney at city expense to defend clarke — not the city — against a potential lawsuit.

Before the vote, commissioner Janie robertson said clarke should recuse himself because of “personal financial gain,” Metz wrote. Clarke did not recuse himself and the vote was 3-2 in favor of hiring Sarasota attorney andrea flynn mogensen. efforts to reach clarke by phone were unsuccessful. on may 5, metz tried in 12th Judicial circuit court to have clarke’s name removed from the ballot for the may 19 recall election, saying clarke failed to comply with the state’s “resign to run” law.

But Judge gilbert Smith Jr. denied metz’s application for a temporary injunction and declined to rule on the merits of the suit. clarke won the recall election against Shearon by 13 votes and was sworn into office June 1. meanwhile, mogensen sent the city a bill for $11,049.34, which commissioners considered June 4. metz spoke during public comment against the city

paying the bill. clarke chose not to recuse himself and voted for the city to pay the bill, which it did June 10. metz alleges clarke violated florida Statutes, the code of ethics of public officers and employees, Clarke which states, “no county, municipal, or other local public officer shall vote in his or her official capacity upon any measure which would inure to his or her special private gain or loss.” metz asserts that had clarke recused himself from the first vote, he would have observed his ethical obli-

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gations. additionally, a subsequent 2-2 commission vote without his participation would have resulted in a deadlock, the city not hiring mogensen and, metz said, taxpayers not paying for clarke’s legal defense. in summary, metz wrote that he “respectfully requests that this commission enforce the ethical obligations of the voting conflicts law here in Bradenton Beach.” metz lists as witnesses four members of the commission — clarke, Janie robertson, ed Straight and Jan Vosburgh — plus himself, Shearon, city clerk terri Sanclemente, his wife Lee anne metz and the media that covered the meetings.

The Anna Maria City Pier. Islander Photo: Tal Reeve

divers can be seen in the water under and around the anna maria city pier, 100 S. Bay Blvd., July 28-31. they’re busy inspecting the pier’s structural integrity by using sonar and other methods to assess the integrity of the pilings.

Surveying was to begin tuesday, July 28, after the islander went to press, and continue to friday, July 31, weather and tide permitting.

Pedestrian traffic will be allowed on the pier during the inspection, but fishing will not be permitted at the restaurant t-end July 28 and July 29.

July 30 and July 31, fishing will reopen at the t-end but will be prohibited along the boardwalk.

When the survey is completed, an report with pictures, conditions and repair assessments will be delivered to the city. the survey is estimated to cost $59,780, which is being shared equally by manatee county and the city of anna maria.

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Bradenton Beach anchorage adds numbers, problems

By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter By all reports, there’s an upward trend in boats anchoring off the shore of Bradenton Beach.

And if rumblings on the street and one person’s complaint in the city’s public record reflect a general concern, people are worried about problems in the liveaboard community.

A Bradenton Beach merchant, Gayden Shell, complained in a May 19 email to the Bradenton Beach clerk’s office.

“Who is the harbor master of Bradenton Beach?

Whoever it is, they are not doing their job.”

About 14 of 44 boats operate with working plumbing and safety equipment, she wrote in May. Some are empty hulls. Abandoned boats are being rented to people for $50 a week, she continued.

Shell asked about water testing, stating she suspected waste is being thrown overboard.

She wrote of lack of documentation about those who live in the field and feared some had arrest warrants.

Shell asked the city to address the situation with urgency, “before something bad happens to one of its guests or residents.”

When contacted by The Islander, Shell declined further comment.

Bradenton Beach Mayor Jack Clarke, sworn in June 1, said at the end of June he had not been made aware of the letter.

Live-aboard residents in the Bradenton Beach anchorage commute to shore with their trash and pets, arriving at a dock on Bay Boulevard.

A nearby sailboat that sunk several weeks ago faces being tagged for removal by the city of Bradenton Beach.

Islander Photo: Kathy Prucnell

try.

In 2010, there were 18-20 moored boats and the number has increased to 43 by June, according to Bradenton Beach Police Chief Sam Speciale.

The police chief said it’s been a gradual increase over the years.

BBPD Lt. John Cosby, who heads the city’s abandoned vessel removal program, said some 35 anchored vessels in May grew to 48 before the city closed the shower room at the end of June.

On July 22, the number of boats dropped to 38.

Recent history For more than 20 years, people have been living Cosby attributed the attrition to the shower closing. aboard boats anchored just south of the Historic Bridge Two boats moved to Cortez, he added.

David Clark, a bartender at the Bridge Tender Street Pier — without a harbor master or city regisInn and Dockside Bar, 135 Bridge St., adjacent to the anchorage area, noticed a spike in June.

“There’s like double the amount of boats — they’ve just popped out of nowhere,” he said.

Why the increase?

“I think part of it is the economy,” Cosby said, explaining that some people are living on boats for the cost savings.

“I think the established mooring field in Sarasota has had an effect on it — they are evicting all their boaters who did not pay. And they’ve managed to find their way here,” Cosby said.

“And look at the facilities we’re providing,” he added.

The pier’s second remodeling in January added

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Boats anchored south of the Historic Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach include some live-aboards.

Islander Photo: Kathy Prucnell

Roadwatch

Eyes on the road

The Florida Department of Transportation issued these alerts for motorists driving in the area: • SR 64/Manatee Avenue at the Anna Maria Island Bridge: Crews are working on the bridge.

Expect single-lane closures 9 p.m.-5 a.m. continuing into the fall. Daytime sidewalk closures may occur, although one sidewalk will remain open at all times.

Coastal Marine Construction is the contractor.

• SR 789 from 13th Street South to Longboat Pass Bridge: Crews are sweeping bicycle lanes. Expect daytime north and southbound lane closures 9 a.m.-4 p.m. continuing through Wednesday, July 29.

For the latest roadwatch information, people can go online to www.fl511.com or dial 511.

$1.4 million plus in improvements, including a popular dinghy dock that boaters use to come ashore.

“It’s close to shore. And it’s free,” said Tjet Martin, longtime Bradenton Beach community activist.

Another plus are the pier bathrooms and a shower room, before it closed, are maintained by the city’s public works department.

The city closed the pier shower because people “stuffed the drains with towels, smeared the walls with feces, left the place in a disarray and the staff time spent cleaning it — we just got tired of it,” Speciale said.

The police chief blamed the shower mess on “a recent influx of homeless people,” not those living in the anchorage area.

Those in the live-aboard community have a vested interest and have been taking care of the facilities, according to the chief.

They’ve been asking for the shower to reopen, he said.

Other jurisdictions Having traveled extensively by boat to other cities, Martin said she and her partner, former Mayor Bill Shearon, had to pay for facilities on their travels.

“Here, they’re taxpayer-subsidized.”

The city of Sarasota started its mooring field offshore of Marina Jack’s, 2 Marina Plaza, with 35 moorPlease see anchorage, next page • Aug. 24, noon, election qualifying begins.

• Aug. 25, 7 p.m., city commission.

• Aug. 27, 7 p.m., city commission.

• Aug. 28, noon, election qualifying ends.

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

Anna Maria City • Aug. 5, 6 p.m., budget workshop.

• Aug. 10, 4 p.m., EEEC. • Aug. 12, 6 p.m., budget workshop.

• Aug. 17, noon, election qualifying begins.

Manatee County • Aug. 18, 4 p.m., planning and zoning.

• July 30. 9 a.m., budget meeting.

• Aug. 19, 6 p.m., budget workshop.

• July 30, 1:30 p.m., budget reconciliation.

• Aug. 28, noon, election qualifying ends.

• Aug. 4, 9 a.m., health care workshop.

• Sept. 9, 6 p.m., budget first hearing. TENTA• Aug. 4, 1:30 p.m., nonprofit funding workTIVE. shop.

• Sept. 23, 6 p.m., budget final hearing. TENTA• Aug. 6, 9 a.m., commission on land use.

TIVE. • Aug. 11, 9 a.m., commission.

Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 941• Aug. 25, 9 a.m., commission.

708-6130, www.cityofannamaria.com.

• Aug. 27, 9 a.m., commission on land use.

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

• Aug. 3, 3 p.m., Scenic Waves.

• Aug. 5, 10:30 a.m., capital improvements.

West Manatee Fire Rescue • Aug. 5, 11 a.m., pier team.

• Aug. 20, 6 p.m., commission.

• Aug. 6, 6 p.m., city commission.

Administrative office, 6417 Third Ave. W., Bra• Aug. 24, noon, election qualifying begins. denton, 941-761-1555, www.wmfr.org.

• Aug. 28, noon, election qualifying ends.

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

• Aug. 17, 9 a.m., Manatee County Tourist Development Council, Holmes Beach City Hall.

Holmes Beach • Aug. 19, 2 p.m., Coalition of Barrier Island • July 30, 7 p.m., city commission. CAN- Elected Officials. Anna Maria.

CELED. • Sept. 7 is Labor Day. Most government offices • Aug. 11, 7 p.m., city commission. will be closed.

• Aug. 13, 7 p.m., city commission.

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County undecided on what to do with BP money

Bradenton Beach welcomes visitors to the Bradenton Beach Historic Pier with warnings not to bring pets, alcohol and bicycles. Feeding birds, fishing on the day dock and cast-netting also are prohibited.

Islander Photos: Kathy Prucnell AnCHORAge continued from page 4 ings. it doubled mooring capacity in January 2014. unlike Bradenton Beach’s anchorage, it is a managed mooring field with a full-time harbor master. more than 700 boaters moored over the year in 2014, said Sam chavers, Sarasota Bay mooring field dock master. in Sarasota, mooring fees run from $25 per day up to $250 per month. registration is mandatory and the area is checked daily. fees include use of a pump-out boat that collects sewage from each moored vessel. about stepped-up vessel registration enforcement by the Sarasota police department, chavers said law enforcement in Sarasota is “pretty strict and very proactive — we don’t want derelict vessels.”

Managing the anchorage past city commissions have considered designating a harbor master and city registry of the anchored boats in Bradenton Beach.

A managed field, like Sarasota’s, requires a lease from the state of the submerged land and the approval of the florida department of environmental protection.

A harbor master mooring field was proposed in

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By tal reeve islander reporter manatee county’s payout from the Bp oil spill settlement will be about $1.4 million. county commissioners unanimously voted to accept Bp’s settlement offer during a July 22 special meeting at the commission chambers, 1112 manatee ave. W., Bradenton. county attorney mitchell palmer said after lawyer fees and expenses, the county could net $1.1 million.

He told the commission the money would be placed in the city’s general reserve fund until a decision could be made on distribution. palmer estimated the money would be deposited in late-September.

When the subject of what should be done with the money came up, commissioner carol Whitmore urged other commissioners to think about some needed environmental recovery and conservation efforts. county administrator ed Hunzeker said there are no plans at this point and what they’ll do with the money would be a conversation for another day. the county also is expecting to receive money from the reStore act, which will be generated from the clean Water act penalties Bp must pay for

the deepwater Horizon oil disaster. the reStore act dictates 80 percent of the collected penalties will be awarded to the five Gulf states affected by the disaster — florida, texas, Louisiana, alabama and mississippi. affected florida county governments will receive settlements, but the amount is unknown.

However much it is, commissioners agreed to use it for conservation efforts. as for funding projects on anna maria island, commissioner John chappie, who represents the island, restated that no decision had been made about what would be done with the money. “a lot of items have been mentioned in previous meetings, but nothing is decided,” he said. the three island municipalities will net $420,891 from the Bp settlement — $84,246 to anna maria, $126,645 to Holmes Beach, plus an estimated $210,000 to Bradenton Beach.

The city of Bradenton did not file a claim. Bradenton mayor Wayne poston said the city wasn’t damaged by the spill. the city of tampa Bay received $27 million from the settlement. the claim against Bp was based on lost tourism, jobs and advertising revenue — not from oil pollution.

2006. grants were applied for and received to fund Ready, set inspect the establishment of about 30 moorings, but the city turned down the program.

Bradenton Beach police department is calling according to cosby, the funding was rejected for out the troops for safety inspections of the boats two reasons. it would have been in the form of a reimanchored in the area around the Historic Bridge bursement grant — money that the city didn’t have Street pier and Bay Boulevard.

— and there was no dep land lease in place.

Law enforcement will check for up-to-date city commissioners also balked at the idea of registration, navigational lights, life jackets and hiring another full-time employee. valve hookups for marine toilets and proper sewage in 2010, Speciale spearheaded an effort to register disposal. boaters. to check for illegal waste discharge, BBpd Speciale said the only reason he proposed the chief Sam Speciale explained, “We tablet the toilet registry was to identify owners when boats appeared and if the orange goes out into the water, then we abandoned. cite them.” if a boat breaks loose from its anchorage — such for regulatory items, the city can board the as occurred during storm events in the past few years boats, according to BBpd Lt. John cosby.

— and BBpd doesn’t know the boat owner, Speciale However, if there is a criminal issue — or one said he has no recourse. that could turn into a crime, such as a license registhe registry effort came to a halt due to the city’s tration — the u.S. coast guard is needed to board nod to maritime law — applicable in the navigable the vessel. waters outside of a state-approved managed field, the chief said July 15 he was in the process according to the chief. of coordinating an inspection date with the coast maritime law pre-empts local regulation and guard, the florida fish and Wildlife conservation allows any properly licensed vessel deemed “undercommission and manatee county. way” to anchor in waters not otherwise regulated by city inspections haven’t occurred for six-eight state in the channels and setbacks from the shore. months because the police boat has been in need a boat is supposed to be in transit and not anchored of repair, according to BBpd. in the same spot for more than 10 days, but florida With the recent increase in boats in the anchorcourt cases have allowed longer periods for liveage — from 18-20 in 2010 to about 38 on July aboards as long as the vessel floats, said Cosby.

22 — Speciale’s aiming to make more frequent, the lieutenant noted the contradictions in policing unannounced multi-agency inspections. the harbor.

— Kathy Prucnell “We are going to do more enforcement,” cosby said.

“But eventually they’re all going to get their stick- with an unlicensed business practice of renting boats ers and make sure their lights are working. that is the to live in — “that’s got to stop.”

He said there are no specific rules about dogs or best we can do.” that is, unless the city again looks at a managed other pets on the live-aboard boats. “they’re oK. and the people with cats, we saw field. them, too,” he added. another element in the live-aboard community is Live-aboard community the police chief defends the choice of the live- crime. in the past year, there have been reports of aggraaboard community. the majority of people who live on harbor boats vated assault, disorderly conduct and sexual assault.

Speciale said it is no different from mainland crime are good and hardworking people, he said.

“Sometimes i think, who is better off, me or them,” — that all communities have a bad element. about crime in the anchorage, cosby said, “We Speciale said. “i know a bunch of the people who work their butts see the same thing that we used to see in the neighboroff. Why is it any different from what i do? other than hood.

“Bridge Street wasn’t always what it is now.” pay a bunch of taxes and have the government waste my money,” he added. the 40-or-so Bradenton Beach live-aboards have NOTE: The Islander office leaders and others who assist with dinghy transportation and other community needs, according to the has moved to 3218 E. Bay police.

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Speciale also acknowledged there is a problem

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Opinion

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Don’t be fooled

it happens like clockwork every year. it’s budget time and along with it, politicians are hard at work at pulling the wool over your eyes. this year’s a whopper.

We understand there’s work to be done. there’s more than meets the eye to run an efficient government than roads to fix, parks to improve and staff to manage it all.

But make no mistake. and if you don’t believe me, go online and read the florida Statute that governs how politicians determine a tax increase or a reduction in taxes. there’s a rollback rate, and i’m sorry to say, some local politicians have no clue about rollbacks.

One official famously said at a campaign forum, when asked about maintaining the rollback rate, that the county couldn’t afford to buy more police cars — completely off the mark. i suppose that some legislators of the past were fed up with the bragging about holding the line on taxes and they formed a statute that defines a tax increase. it’s simple. a tax increase occurs if the millage brings in more revenue than the current year. if values increase, taxing you next year at the same percentage as the current year results in you paying more.

Simplified: A dress is $100 at Bealls. At 20 percent off, it costs $80. But the dress you want is $200.

With a 20 percent-off coupon, the item is $160. the percentage is the same, but you pay more. the store makes more.

So when politicians tell you they’re holding the line on taxes by keeping the millage rate the same and the property valuation is up, they’re collecting and spending more. and spend it they will. Who doesn’t have a wish list of needs to fulfill?

Both anna maria and Holmes Beach have announced their intent to raise taxes. they will receive more revenue thanks to the rising values, but they’re planning to spend even more. and would someone tell me why they aren’t putting the windfall money from the Bp settlement to work to save their property owners a small margin of what they plan to spend?

Will someone account for the “gaps” in revenue — gulp, over-spending — in Holmes Beach? Will Bradenton Beach ever put the cell tower money to work?

Will anna maria bury its citizens in legal fees?

— Bonner Joy

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By Will Corr

A true farm experience

on a July visit to see family in maine, i was invited to play mandolin with a pick-up band at the curran farm Bluegrass festival. i stood out like a sore thumb as i strolled through the crowd wearing long pants, a fleece sweatshirt and wool socks. You see, summer in maine can go from 80 degrees to the 50s in a matter of hours. this warm-blooded SouthCorr erner needed to layer up. everyone else at the festival seemed made of a different kind of shell — prepared to take on anything mother nature could throw. and she threw out a storm.

Looking for shelter, i ran for the barn — which housed a bunch of goats that smelled worse than anything you could ever imagine. as the wind pushed the rain sideways, i tried my best to hunker down and stay dry before jumping on stage with the hearty mainers. that was when i was introduced to pearl, the volunteer caretaker of the animals at the old homestead — now a museum. She stood barefoot in the mud, wearing an old torn-up mickey mouse sweatshirt and dirty jeans. pearl had no teeth, smelled almost worse than the goats and would not stop talking to me. “florida huh? i hear this sweatshirt came from down in your part of the country. ain’t never been there though. come to think of it, i ain’t never been out of orrington,” she said.

She pointed over to some baby ducks that she had in a makeshift playpen semi-covered by a large piece of wet burlap. i asked her why the burlap didn’t cover the whole thing. She said, “they can’t take off flying, because there ain’t enough room for them to run. they won’t make the take off — wrong angle.”

She told me to go grab a bite to eat, that the boys were grilling outside. needing some grub before i hit the stage, i thought this was the perfect escape for me from the bizarre grasp of sweet pearl. the boys were indeed cooking it up. one of the grillers shouted, “Here’s the menu.” it was a piece of cardboard with scribbled handwriting that said, “BurgerS, Bar-B-Q, cHiLi, Hot dogS, coLeSLaW, cHicKen.” my mouth started watering at the thought of barbecue. However, next thing he says, “What you want, son? We all out of barbecue, chicken and hot dogs. oh, and we ain’t got no more cole slaw either.” “i guess i’ll take a burger,” i answered. “good choice, son. We cook them to order — slow cooked,” he said. and then he threw the patty on the grill and immediately put the cheese right on top of the raw meat and shut the lid. “come on back in about 5 minutes, son.” even though my appetite was pretty much gone, soon enough my meal was served up and i took a bite of the burger. i choked it down — trying not to be rude. as we got on stage, the musicians — all native mainers, or mainiacs as they are sometimes called — wondered where i’d been. i told them, “Staying warm in the barn and getting a bite to eat.” then the guitar player said, “ooooh, them goat burgers were tasty!”

10 years ago Headlines: July 27, 2005

• Anna Maria Mayor SueLynn presented draft language for a consolidation referendum for possible consideration by voters during a meeting of the coalition for Barrier Island Elected Officials. The proposed referendum would ask voters whether they support a study on the feasibility of consolidating island governments or government services.

• Authorities closed Coquina Beach to swimmers for two days in late July after water tests showed high levels of harmful bacteria. Health advisories also were issued for other island beaches, as well as Bayfront park in anna maria.

• The Regina, a shipwreck off the coast in Bradenton Beach, was nominated for listing on the national Historic registry. a year earlier, the regina was designated as a florida underwater aquatic preserve. the steel steamer, built in ireland, was carrying 350,000 gallons of molasses from cuba to new orleans when it encountered high seas. the ship’s cook and his dog drowned.

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Anna Maria tax increase all but certain

By Tal Reeve Islander Reporter Anna Maria commissioners approved a tentative millage of 2.05 for the 2015-16 budget at their July 23 meeting at Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive.

The approved millage rate is the same as for the current fiscal year of 2014-15.

But retaining the millage rate translates to an 8.8 percent tax increase for Anna Maria’s property owners.

The 2014-15 operating budget is $3.4 million and the reserve fund, recommended to be at least 35 percent of the city’s operating budget, is at 85 percent.

Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy said the commission can retain the 2.05 millage rate and exceed the current year’s revenue and expenses.

Rising property values result in higher taxes for property owners and increased revenue to the city.

Murphy said increased revenue could provide significant improvements to the lifestyle of our residents “without raising the millage.”

A homeowner with property valued at $500,000 would pay $1,025 in annual property taxes at 2.05 mills. Millage is $1 per $1,000 of assessed value.

According to the Manatee County Property Appraiser’s Office, Anna Maria’s property valuation is $788.42 million.

The 2.05 millage rate will result in more revenue than the 1.8685 rollback rate — the rate needed to produce the same revenue as the current year. Any rate higher than the rollback rate is a tax increase.

Chair Chuck Webb was hesitant. He warned commissioners they still didn’t know what costs could arise from lawsuits against the city.

“We could go up to 4 mills,” he said. “It wouldn’t necessarily be a final number and gives us some flexibility in the future. We could also go below 2.05.”

Other commissioners said they were content with the mayor’s recommendation and it passed unanimously.

The rate is tentative and could still be lowered — though not increased — after two public hearings, before the spending plan is approved in September.

budget talks Deadline looms for Bradenton Beach

Bradenton Beach city commissioners are in danger of missing an important deadline.

Commissioners must send their proposed millage rate to Manatee County Property Appraiser Charles E. Hackney by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, however, no budget planning meeting has been set before the deadline.

Attempts to reach Mayor Jack Clarke about the meeting schedule by email July 27 were unsuccessful.

Department heads have had at least one closed budget meeting, but the city commission has neither met nor announced the date of two required public hearings for the budget.

Commissioners in September 2014 approved a budget of $3.03 million for the 2014-15 fiscal year.

One of the items commissioners likely will discuss is what to do with the $320,000 paid in 2014 by Florida Tower Partners for the 150-foot cell tower erected adjacent to the public works building on Church Avenue.

The tower has not been without controversy. It remains to be seen whether allocating the payment will spawn a debate, but there’s also an expected windfall coming from a BP settlement.

Vice Mayor Ed Straight said he believes the funds should be used to initiate a five-year replacement plan for city vehicles.

Commissioner Jan Vosburgh said the funds ought to be placed in the city reserve fund.

Commissioner Janie Robertson confirmed no budget meetings are scheduled. She opted to apply the cell tower funds to capital improvement projects and bolster the reserve fund. — Ed Scott

Holmes Beach officials opt to increase taxes

Holmes Beach commissioners announced July 14 a likely tax increase for property owners for the 201516 fiscal year.

City treasurer Lori Hill said July 22 that while taxes will increase, the increase might not be as bad as property owners think.

“It’s going to increase,” Hill said. “It’s not a lot.

It’s not scary.”

Mayor Bob Johnson said during the July 14 commission meeting that he doesn’t anticipate increasing the millage rate beyond what the city needs to close revenue gaps — spending that exceeds the city’s income.

Since 2009, the city’s expenses have outweighed its incoming general fund revenue, monies used to run the city, by about $651,000 annually. As a result, the city’s reserve fund has dipped below the $1 million mark and will continue to fall if not corrected.

While commissioners agreed to give themselves the option to increase the millage rate from 1.75 mills to 2.3191 mills, Johnson believes the millage rate will be at or below 2.25 mills.

Property owners are charged millage: $1 for every $1,000 of taxable value, as a part of their property taxes. Other line items on the tax bill include Manatee County taxes, a school district tax and West Manatee Fire Rescue’s assessment.

For a property with a taxable value of $500,000, an increase to a 2.25 millage rate would mean an increase from $875 to $1,125 in city taxes.

The commission set the maximum 2015-16 millage rate July 14 and will discuss the shortfall in the budget at a meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28.

Public comment on the city spending plan will be heard at the commission meeting set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, and again at the Sept. 24 meeting.

— Kristin Swain

Towering over Bradenton Beach

Workers from UCI Telecommunication Construction Services use a crane July 23 to replace shrouds on the cell tower that stands next to the Bradenton Beach public works facility. According to Brett Buggeln, chief operating officer of Tarpon Towers, work should be completed by July 29, weather permitting. Verizon Wireless service was uninterrupted by an incident in April when several shrouds fell from the tower.

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Budget calendar

As of July 27, the 2015-16 budgeting schedule included: Anna Maria: Aug. 5, 6 p.m., workshop; Aug. 12, 6 p.m., workshop; Aug. 19, 6 p.m., workshop; Sept. 9, 6 p.m., budget first hearing; Sept. 23, 6 p.m., budget final hearing.

Manatee County: July 30. 9 a.m., special budget meeting; July 30, 1:30 p.m., budget reconciliation.

The 2015-16 fiscal year begins Oct. 31. Municipal budgets are finalized and adopted in September.

Top Notch digital photo contest heads to week 4 deadline July 31

If you’ve got a great snapshot, a coveted spot on the cover of The Islander could be yours.

The Islander Top Notch digital photo contest awards six weekly photos a feature spot on the cover.

A grand prize winner will be chosen from the six weekly winners to receive $100 from The Islander and a collection of prizes and gift certificates from local merchants. Weekly winners receive a “MoreThan-a-Mullet-Wrapper” Islander T-shirt.

Next week’s deadline is noon Friday, July 31, repeating weekly on Fridays for two more weeks.

Top Notch entries can include family photos, landscapes and scenics, candid snapshots, action, humor and animal pictures. Nothing is overlooked, including kid pics, sentimental moments and moments of personal triumph. This year, in a separate contest, judges also will be looking for top pet photos with prizes appropriate to the winning pet from Perks 4 Pets and The Islander.

All contest entries should be submitted in original JPG format via email to topnotch@islander.org.

Digital submission is required. No retouching, enhancements, computer manipulation or app enhancements are allowed.

Only one photo per email is allowed, accompanied by entry information in the e-mail text. There is

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Entries that fail to meet the contest requirements are disqualified.

Top Notch contest rules

Past Top Notch winner by Heidi Pratt. no limit to the number of weekly entries. Entries need not be repeated, as select photos are retained by the judges.

1) The Islander Newspaper Top Notch Photo Contest is strictly for amateur photographers — those who derive less than 5 percent of their income from photography.

2) Black-and-white and color digital photographs taken after Jan. 1, 2014, are eligible. Photos previously published (in any format/media) or entered in any Islander or other competition are not eligible.

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No retouching or other alteration (except cropping) is permitted; no composite or multiple print images; no camera-phone-app manipulation. Photos must be submitted in digital-JPG file format. Prints and slides are not accepted.

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Email single entries to topnotch@islander.org.

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Entrants must provide the original large-format digital image if requested by the contest editor. All photos submitted become the property of The Islander. The Islander and contest sponsors assume no responsibility for maintaining submissions.

Entrant must provide the name and address of any recognizable persons appearing in the picture with the email entry.

6) Employees and paid contributors to The Islander and their immediate family members are not eligible.

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Anna Maria Island property values continue rising

By ed Scott islander reporter property valuations on anna maria island show an islandwide increase from June 1 to July 1, following more research by the office of Manatee County property appraiser charles e. Hackney.

Hackney met his July 1 deadline to send the more precise property valuations to county municipalities and the florida department of revenue. the combined estimated market value of property on the island is $3.65 billion, up less than 1 percent from the June 1 estimate of $3.63 billion. the new valuations followed a review of property sales in anna maria and Holmes Beach, which saw a slew of transactions in recent years. the 2015 total market value of each island city increased significantly over 2014. Holmes Beach’s value is $2 billion, a 19.37 percent increase from last year. anna maria’s value increased 18.30 percent to $1.07 billion. total value in Bradenton Beach increased 12.91 percent to $597.71 million.

“We have a lot of development going on,” deborah Wing, new anna maria island chamber of commerce president, said July 23. “this has become a very popular tourist spot. the development is speaking to that attention as a place to invest.”

While market value is based on the sales price of properties, the taxable value is the market value minus assessments, such as the Save our Homes constitutional amendment, homestead and other exemptions.

Holmes Beach’s total estimated taxable value is $1.54 billion; anna maria’s is $788.42 million, while Bradenton Beach’s is $462.54 million, resulting in an islandwide taxable value of $2.79 billion. taxable values take into account some of the other costs associated with the sale price and typically are 10-15 percent below market prices. the valuations are based on property sales through Jan. 1. the single-family residential property in anna maria with the highest market value, at $3,245,214, is in the 700 block of north Shore drive. the highestvalued residence in Bradenton Beach is in the 2200 block of avenue a at a market value of $1,545,738.

The top residence in Holmes Beach is in the first block of 52nd Street and has a market value of $2,991,835. the Holmes Beach commercial property with the highest market value is anna maria island centre, 3200 e. Bay drive, with a value of $6,174,555. the highest-valued property in anna maria is galati Yacht Sales & marina, 902 S. Bay Boulevard, at $3,527,588. the highest-valued property in Bradenton Beach is Bridgewalk resort, 100 Bridge St., at $4,833,172.

Hackney’s office was required to publish initial estimates by June 1 to give taxing districts a start on budgets and millage rates for the 2015-16 fiscal year, which begins oct. 1. after the jurisdictions set millage rates, Hackney’s office will apply those rates against taxable value to

A view of Anna Maria Island from the south end in Bradenton Beach to the north tip of Anna Maria, including Holmes Beach, Cortez and Perico Island.

Islander Photo: Jack Elka

calculate the proposed 2015 property tax bills.

Hackney’s office will mail Truth in Millage notices on all proposed taxes, including, for example, the resident’s island city, manatee county School district, West manatee fire rescue district, West coast inland navigation district and manatee county mosquito

control — to property owners in mid-august. tax bills for 2015 will be mailed out by tax collector Ken Burton Jr. in early november. the tax roll is up due in part to increases in property value and to the addition of new homes and businesses that were not previously on the roll.

Anna Maria mayor-sheriff negotiations at standstill

By tal reeve islander reporter it’s possible the sheriff may be absent from the streets of Anna Maria in the coming fiscal year. anna maria mayor dan murphy informed city commissioners at their July 23 meeting at city hall, 10005 gulf drive, about his contract negotiations with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office and told them his effort is at a standstill. the current service contract expires at the end of September. the sheriff wants $685,626.09 for its services to the city of anna maria in 2015-16, a 6.9 percent increase from the 2014-15 budget. murphy said he’s still trying to negotiate, but he’s being stonewalled. manatee county Sheriff Brad Steube is asking for a contract increase of $44,217.82, up from the $641,408.26 in the 2014-15 service contract.

Murphy said he asked the sheriff for justification, but said he hasn’t heard anything. one item asks for a 4 percent salary increase for the deputies stationed at anna maria. “nobody’s getting a 4 percent increase anywhere in the nation, and there’s no index in the entire united States that’s going up 7 percent,” murphy said. “the sheriff is being completely inflexible.” murphy said he learned from manatee county administrator ed Hunzeker that the sheriff is being allotted a 4 percent salary increase for 2015-16. “it seems to me they’re double-dipping,” murphy

said. if the sheriff refuses to negotiate, murphy said he’s seeking a different solution, one that could include a whole new police force. during his search, murphy contacted Holmes Beach police department chief Bill tokajer about what would it take to get HBpd to cover law enforcement for Anna Maria in place of the sheriff’s office. tokajer told him anna maria would need eight officers — a captain, detective, sergeant and five patrol officers — at a cost of $100,000 per officer, including vehicles. it would amount to $800,000 a year. “of course, that amount is unacceptable,” said murphy.

The Anna Maria Manatee County Sheriff’s Office substation has six deputies and one sergeant, plus seven automobiles and two utility vehicles. dave Bristow, spokesman for the mcSo, said the contract numbers sent to the city represent a proposed agreement and nothing will be settled until manatee county approves its budget.

Sgt. paul davis, head of the mcSo substation, said he and his deputies work at the discretion of the sheriff’s office. They go where they’re assigned.

He said he hopes negotiations don’t break down but, if they do, “it’s been a real pleasure working here.” according to davis, manatee county sheriff’s deputies have patrolled anna maria since the mid1980s.

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Jane Keeling is the featured artist in August at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Keeling, who designed the gallery’s outdoor mural, will present a series of oil paintings celebrating Florida’s year-round love of the outdoors. Her exhibit is “Splash — Swimmers, Pools and Sunbathing.” The gallery is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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“Lazy days” is the window theme aug. 1-31 at the artists’ guild gallery, 5414 marina drive, Holmes Beach. in august and September, gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. tuesday-Saturday. for more, call the gallery at 941-778-6694.

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29. participants will meet at the mar Vista dockside restaurant and pub, 760 Broadway St., Longboat Key, at about 8:30 a.m. the search — the event is a citizen-science project, not a harvest — will begin at about 9 a.m.

Sarasota Bay Watch organizers are encouraging participants to bring sunscreen, hats, dive gloves, snorkel, mask and water shoes, if they have them. registration opened July 24 and is taking place online at sarasotabaywatch.org. for more information, call SBW at 941-9182700.

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Earthlings Band descends on library

K.C. Jones and Ann Richards, pictured, of the Earthlings Band lead a group of children singing “Dino Bones” July 16 at the Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Thursday morning children’s programs in July are sponsored by the Friends of the Island Library. Islander Photo: Kristin Swain

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ONGOING ON AMI • Through July 31, Brenda Alcorn’s “The Spirit of Nature” exhibit, Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

Information: 941-778-6648.

• Through Aug. 31, Jane Keeling’s “Splash — Swimmers, Polls and Sunbathing” exhibit, Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.

• Through August, “Lazy Days” exhibit, Artists’ Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6694.

LOOKING AHEAD: Oct. 17, Bayfest, Anna Maria; Nov. 13-15, ArtsHop weekend, islandwide.

OFF ANNA MARIA ISLAND Friday, July 31 6:30 p.m. — Film Fridays featuring musician Danny Wampole and the film “Sound City,” South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton, is screening music-themed movies in its Film Fridays series. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131.

ONGOING OFF ANNA MARIA ISLAND • Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Think + Drink (Science) Night, South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131.

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Friday, July 31 10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Senior Adventures book sale and potluck lunch, Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-538-0945.

ONGOING ANNA MARIA ISLAND • Wednesdays, 9 a.m., Plein Air Painters group meeting, various locations. Information: 941-795-4271.

• Second and fourth Saturdays in summer, 8:30 a.m., Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island meeting, Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1383.

GAMES, SPORTS & OUTDOORS ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Saturday, Aug. 1 9 a.m.-6 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Community Center Softball Tournament, Birdie Tebbetts Field, Holmes Beach.

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ONGOING ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND • Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m., horseshoes pitched, Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria.

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• Through October, last Wednesday, 6 p.m., beach yoga, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-748-4501.

• Through October, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring turtle tours, times and dates vary. Information: 941-778-5638.

ONGOING OFF ANNA MARIA ISLAND • Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, through November, 9:30 a.m., ranger-led kayak tours, De Soto National Memorial, 8300 De Soto Memorial Highway, Bradenton. Kayaks and equipment provided. Information: 941-792-0458.

• Mondays, 9 a.m., Monday Painters group meeting, Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe at Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6694.

• Tuesdays, noon, Anna Maria Island Rotary Club gathering for lunch and a program, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-462-4016.

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KIDS & FAMILY ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Thursday, July 30 10 a.m. — Asian dance program for children, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941778-1721.

Tuesday, Aug. 4 10 a.m. — Storytime for children, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1721.

10 a.m. — Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring Turtle Talks, Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-7785638.

ONGOING OFF ANNA MARIA ISLAND • Through August, second Tuesday, Sea Sprouts Story Time, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez.

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• Through Sept. 27, “Oh Baby! Life Cycles of the Seas” exhibit, Mote Marine Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway on City Island, Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: 941-3884441.

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Anna Maria discusses impact fees — again

By tal reeve islander reporter It’s a discussion that comes up every few years: Should the city of anna maria charge impact fees for new buildings? and if so, does the cost justify the return? the anna maria city commission began discussing impact fees in earnest during its July 23 meeting at anna maria city Hall, 10005 gulf drive. com-

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the Bradenton Beach-based Wildlife education and Rehabilitation Center benefits from the Bradenton Beer festival, which will be Saturday, aug. 8. the celebration will be at the grand opening of World of Beer, 497 cortez road W., Bradenton. the Wildlife education and rehabilitation Center, also known as Wildlife Inc., is a nonprofit operated by gail and ed Straight of Bradenton Beach. the center had long relied on a nowdefunct islandwide blood drive that benefited local nonprofits to help meet its annual expenses for rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife. now the center and its supporters are working the beneficiaries of the beer festival, which will be 4-8 p.m., with Vip entry at 3 p.m. tickets are $20-$30 in advance and $25-$40 the day of the festival. for more information, including ticket locations, call Wildlife inc. at 941-778-6324.

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missioners went issue-by-issue through the 11 topics they feel should be rectified before lifting the building moratorium that was enacted July 9. impact fees are one of the topics. the commissioners are at odds about whether to implement them or not. chair chuck Webb said the discussion seems to come up every three years. the question commissioners face is whether the fees would be worth anything for the city. commissioner dale Woodland, who was the only dissenting vote when the moratorium was adopted, believes collecting fees is a waste of time. “everywhere i look i see fees coming up short every time,” he said. Woodland said in manatee county fees fail to pay for road projects needed to be done. an impact fee is a one-time tax on new developments. the fees can help offset the cost of growing a community, which includes road development and repair, sewage and water lines and maintenance, ensuring fire safety and maintaining local recreational parks. in anna maria, the county provides sewage and water services, so there isn’t a development or maintenance cost to defray. WMFR provides fire protection. and then there’s no more roads to build said Woodland.

Webb, however argued for collecting impact fees. “the island cities are the only place i know that don’t charge impact fees,” Webb said. He said fees could be used to help the county upgrade and maintain water and sewer. “the sewage and water systems that are in place are not adequate for the island as it currently is,” Webb said. according to Webb, the current facilities were

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built in the 1970s and weren’t designed to be able to handle all of the larger homes on the island.

“When they put the equipment in, they thought that island homes would continue being small cottages, not the large houses we have today,” he said.

He also said that when the Villa rosa development was proposed on South Bay Boulevard, Wmfr told the commissioners they couldn’t fight a fire out there, there wasn’t enough water pressure.

To comply with fire codes, the homes had to be fitted with sprinkler systems. “the horse may already be out of the barn,” said Webb, saying it may be too late for a fee. commissioner doug copeland said the city’s comprehensive plan calls for impact fees for parks and recreation. the money could be used to improve gulffront park, gulfside between magnolia and oak avenues; anna maria city pier park, at the intersection of pine avenue and north Bay Boulevard; Bayfront park, 316 n. Bay Blvd., and other locations. fees also could be used to help fund the anna maria island community center, 407 magnolia ave., anna maria, according to copeland.

But assessing the fee amount could be costly to the city. anna maria city attorney Becky Vose told commissioners they would have to hire a consultant to assess the impact a new development to determine a fee. the commission tasked Vose with contacting a consultant and getting an estimate on such costs. anna maria mayor dan murphy said, “it’s not worth it if we have to pay a large consulting fee and then receive only $75 a year from impact fees.” commissioners plan to continue their discussion on the moratorium at a special work session, scheduled for 6 p.m. thursday, aug. 13, at city hall.

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Island artist takes firsthand look at Cuban arts

By Kristin Swain islander reporter artist’s guild of anna maria island president Wendell graham recently returned from visiting artists in cuba. “the cuban people were so wonderful, so gracious,” graham said of the experience. graham was one of several u.S. artists who took the trip may 23-30 for the 12th Havana art Biennial in Havana. She was with a group from artcenter Sarasota. graham said the cuban artists showed her she needed to open her eyes more. “no matter what these people have been through, they make a statement,” she said. the trip was coordinated by marcos carvajal art tours. “they brought you not to the outside, but smack into the middle of cuba,” graham said.

While there, graham saw how a cuban citizen’s way of life differs from a u.S. citizen’s way of life. She said people in the country were very social, gathering in public places to talk and exchange ideas well into the early morning.

Artists erect a sculpture in Havana during the 12th Havana Art Biennial. Islander Courtesy Photos: Wendell Graham Founded 1956

Wendell Graham, left, visits a Cuban artist in May in his studio during a trip to Havana for the city’s arts biennial celebration. graham noted that the government controls much of the country’s infrastructure. While the outsides of buildings may show wear — exteriors are poorly maintained by the government — the owners keep building Women in colorful costumes walk along a Havana street, where they pose for tourist photos for a fee. interiors beautiful. cuban citizens receive excellent health care from the government, but often go without medications, food is distributed by rations to people. if citizens encouraging homeopathic remedies, she said. require or want more food than their rations, they often must pay exorbitant prices for common items, including sugar, flour and meat. Many citizens work multiple jobs to see their families have a good life.

“We’re not appreciative of what we have until you see what someone else does. We have freedom and so many others don’t have that freedom. We should also respect others and their values and country,” graham said. the Sarasota group visited the national museum of fine art, the workshops of artists pedro pablo olivia and Lester campo and attended outdoor, public art displays constructed for the biennial. graham said cuban art typically has a message.

Some of the art illustrates beauty, but often with an alternate meaning. according to graham, the artwork she viewed started a conversation, a dialogue to determine what the artist is trying to say with the piece, and she liked the discussions. “it was an absolutely eye-opening, wonderful experience as an artist to go to cuba,” graham said.

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Bradenton Beach P&Z to re-address vacation rentals

By Ed Scott Islander Reporter The Readenour family of St. Charles, Missouri, a group of seven from three related families, vacationed July 18-24 at the Beach House Resort in Bradenton Beach. They relaxed, laid out on the beach and played with little Theodore, age 2.

Bill Readenour said July 23 that Bradenton Beach is a great place to visit: The beach is wonderful. The accommodations at 1000 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach, are perfect. Residents are friendly and the food is delicious.

Readenour believes he could convince 25-30 of his relatives — “our whole crew” — to come to Bradenton Beach next year. That could mean renting a large vacation home or two in a residential neighborhood.

How rowdy are they? Readenour’s daughter Lisa Stroh said the craziest thing they did all week was to walk on the Historic Bridge Street Pier, where the restaurant is closed, and to have two cocktails.

Theodore was the designated driver, Stroh joked.

But the impact of vacation rentals is no laughing matter for some residents. The Bradenton Beach Planning and Zoning Board will discuss ongoing issues related to short-term rentals at its next workshop, set for 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach.

City planner Alan Garrett agreed to put rentals on the agenda after board members discussed the issue near the end of their July 22 meeting.

New board member Frank Harrison’s wife, Priscilla VonAhnen, used public comment to bring the subject up and encourage members to consider addressing legal restrictions.

Residents, she said, “have no other recourse.”

A discussion about vacation rentals ensued. The P&Z board, an appointed, volunteer panel, has no legal power. It makes nonbinding recommendations to the city commission on development projects.

Chair Dan DeBaun told VonAhnen the board also is concerned about vacation rentals, having halted its talks when the city commission began addressing the matter, he said.

During a March 24 commission workshop, Commissioner Jan Vosburgh said the city has a “very serious problem” regarding six-bedroom, single-family homes.

Garrett familiarized commissioners with an ordinance regulating vacation rentals that was approved by the city commission in Anna Maria.

But Bradenton Beach commissioners took no action March 24.

Garrett, who also contracts services to Anna Maria, told P&Z members July 22 that Anna Maria is being sued over its vacation rental ordinances.

But Harrison continued his wife’s theme. He said the threat of a lawsuit is no excuse to delay pursuing a similar ordinance in Bradenton Beach.

Harrison, a Bradenton Beach resident for more than 40 years, addressed his concerns about vacation rentals encroaching on his property — and destroying

his quality of life — during at least one commission meeting before joining the board.

He read from a list of names of like-minded residents and said that both Mayor Jack Clarke and Vosburgh had told him the impact of vacation rentals is “of great importance to them.”

Building official Steve Gilbert reminded board members that while state law does not allow cities “to zone these vacation rentals, there are things that we can do within our zoning regulations pertaining to parking and open space” that could be discussed at workshops.

Board member Fawsey Makar said the problem is not daily or weekly rentals in general, but rather that one person who rents a property and 20 people show up.

“I can understand their feelings about it,” Readenour said. “They don’t like the crowded restaurants.

Publix is crowded. We basically came down here to enjoy ourselves and, hopefully, support the economy.”

From left, Vicki Readenour, Bill Readenour, Theodore Stroh, Kevin Stroh and Lisa Stroh of St. Charles, Missouri, are among seven family members on vacation the week of July 23 in Bradenton Beach. Islander Photo: Ed Scott

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BB commission accommodates settlement, comp plan change

By Ed Scott Islander reporter Approach with caution.

Like driving through a construction zone, Bradenton Beach is slowly driving up a path that will justify an existing parking lot and return a small park to public use.

Bradenton Beach commissioners unanimously approved first readings of two ordinances July 23, taking the city a step closer to settling four lawsuits related to a beach access-city park and a commercial parking lot across Gulf Drive from city hall at 107 Gulf Drive N. The first ordinance amends the city zoning map.

The second amends the city comp plan land-use map to officially allow parking in the restaurant-owned parking area south of Beach House Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N,, Bradenton Beach, though valet parking has been conducted there for years.

The vote to amend the comp plan was the first of two final steps by the commission necessary to approve the global settlement of four lawsuits that have been dogging the city for three years. Former Mayor Bill Shearon brokered the settlement before losing the May 19 recall election.

The next step in the process is for commissioners to approve a revised site plan for the city-owned beachfront park south of the parking area. Tjet Martin, a plaintiff in two of the four lawsuits and advocate for the city beachfront property to be a park — not city parking space, as had been planned — said after the meeting she is confident the site plan will be presented and approved, as agreed upon.

Before voting to approve the first ordinance, Commissioner Janie Robertson suggested the action was premature. After holding extensive discussion July 22

Bradenton Beach public works employee Matt Gibbons directs traffic July 23 at the Beach House Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach, while his co-workers trim trees across the street at city hall.

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with Lynn Burnett, the city’s engineer, and Alan Garrett, the city’s planner, the planning and zoning board had unanimously recommended approval of both ordinances.

However, Robertson said, commissioners had not had time to review draft minutes of that meeting and three commissioners did not attend.

“I went because I wanted to understand what the issues were,” Robertson said. She then asked commissioners Jan Vosburgh, Ed Straight and John Shaughnessy, who did not attend, “How can you vote on this when you have not even read the minutes from the P&Z?” The commissioners agreed they would have time to review backup material before the second reading of both ordinances. That meeting is set for 10 a.m.

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Mayor Jack Clarke said the P&Z board’s unanimous approval “is good enough for me in this case.”

Robertson also expressed concern that the commission was approving the ordinances without the benefit of a discussion before the second readings.

But, Garrett said, under the terms of a special exception, only parking — no construction — can occur on the parking lot south of the restaurant.

“This all ties together to preserve what we do see across the street and not allow any additional structures,” Garrett said.

During public comment resident Jim Hassett encouraged commissioners to make sure they feel “real good in their heart … that we aren’t setting ourselves up for more development than we’d like.”

While reading the motion for the second ordinance, Vosburgh said, “I did do this with my heart, Jim.”

Bradenton Beach considers cost-savings from insurance change

By Ed Scott Islander Reporter Liability insurance claims against municipalities can run the gamut, from slips and falls in city parks to major storms, when some residents believe the damage to their homes or cars by flying debris is a city’s fault.

“You have to be nice with people and explain that it’s called an ‘act of God,’” said David Lodwick, director of trust services for the Florida League of Cities. “‘God ripped a roof off a building and made it hit yours, but that doesn’t mean they are at fault.’”

The league-owned, Orlando-based Florida Municipal Insurance Trust insures Bradenton Beach for property damage and liability. But the city is considering its options.

Mayor Jack Clarke, city clerk Terri Sanclemente, city treasurer Sheila Dalton and police Lt. John Cosby met June 19 with a potential insurance carrier “in an effort to reduce liability expenses,” Clarke said at the July 9 commission meeting.

“We’re still evaluating the results of that interview and will have a decision on whether to go further, hopefully by the next meeting,” said Clarke.

The city paid the trust $43,571 this year for $1.5

million in general/professional liability coverage.

That issue was not on the agenda for the July 23 meeting.

Sanclemente said July 21 no decision had been made on whether to present the insurance change to the commission for discussion. “It would really have to be an advantage to the city to change.” She also said she couldn’t recall the name of the company that met with her, the mayor and other officials.

One claim has been filed against the city in the past year. That claim — involving a city mower kicking up small rocks and possibly damaging a vehicle — has been closed.

Lodwick said his company’s approach is “as long as we can define the risk and know what the exposure is, we’ll find a way to try to include that to cover our cities. Then we provide the training to make sure they know why the coverage is there and what they can do to mitigate the risk.”

The trust is a 38-year-old nonprofit that insures about two out of three cities in Florida for at least one

Hannah Sondreal, 12, and Simon Sondreal, 9, of Bradenton Beach, play basketball July 22 at the city’s Herb Dolan Park. Islander Photo: Ed Scott

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line of coverage. The Tallahassee-based league works with elected officials to teach municipal employees best practices in government work and promoting legislation beneficial to cities.

When liability claims arise, Lodwick said, the league protects its members.

“As long as it was safe and the hazards were notified in advance and corrected or protected from as best we can, we’ll defend that suit and defend the city,” Lodwick said.

Anna Maria Island increases in population to more than 35,000 during holiday weekends due to the attraction of the Manatee County beaches. Lodwick said beach-located liability claims would likely increase on such occasions, but inquiries “would begin with the county, because of the ownership of the beach.”

Manatee County operates Coquina Beach, Cortez Beach and Coquina Bayside within the city limits of Bradenton Beach. The city owns the parking lots on Gulf Drive and the Historic Bridge Street Pier.

Privateers pack into the Drift-In with the regulars and their guest — Santa Claus — July 29 for the annual Christmas in July party and pot-luck dinner. Islander Photo: Kristin Swain

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Bradenton Beach, merchants group build accord By ed Scott islander reporter Several years ago, according to public works director tom Woodard, owners of a few businesses on Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach said they wanted to “do their own thing” in front of their businesses. taking full responsibility for landscape maintenance outside their stores gave the merchants flexibility and relieved the city of some of its work on Bridge Street. eventually the merchants became responsible for all the maintenance in the business district, Woodard told commissioners at their July 23 meeting, but now the merchants’ perspective has changed. “they would like to see public works take it back,” said Woodard, who added he thinks the merchants are assuming they can’t maintain the street landscaping as efficiently or completely “as it needs to be done.”

Woodard presented commissioners with the business organization’s wish list for city services and a

statement from angela rodocker, president of the Bridge Street merchants, who expressed her apology for being tardy in submitting the requests.

Business-owner Jake Spooner, BSm treasurer, attended the July 23 meeting in place of rodocker, who was out of town. commissioners discussed the six street maintenance tasks and three capital improvement projects requested by the merchants. commissioner Jan Vosburgh, liaison to the Bridge Street merchants, said she studied the street before going to utah for vacation. appearing at the meeting on a computer via Skype, Vosburgh said, “We really should be ashamed of ourselves.” She said Bridge Street is the city’s second best asset, after the gulf of mexico, and it’s in the city’s best interest to keep it beautiful. commissioner John Shaughnessy said the agreement Woodard referenced had been that the city would install trees and plants and the merchants would main-

Center staff readies to welcome community

the anna maria island community center staff and board of directors is ready to host a community meeting. the meeting, held after islander press time July 27, was a way for community members to review the changes taking place at the center. executive director Kristen Lessig planned to introduce program directors and staff during the meeting.

While some names may be familiar, the staff has transitioned into new roles in a restructuring process.

Kathy Bogad, Jennifer Griffith, Wende Webb, Matt ray, ray gardner, aris thompson, niccole Likins, alyssa Hibert, nikki Berrekus and amanda Sugg planned to attend the meeting with Lessig.

Bogad, newly named as operations director, started with the center in 2014 as education director. as operations director, she assists members, prepares audits, meets with staff to streamline procedures and attends to daily tasks. administrative assistant amanda Sugg moved into her role after working since february at the center’s

front desk. Jennifer Griffith is program director at the center, overseeing program implementation and development, including the dragon boat program, Silver Sneakers fitness program, a lunch-and-learn program for seniors and a fishing camp and mini tournament for kids. former childcare director aris thompson transitioned in the spring to communications manager. center newcomer niccole Likins took over as childcare director, working with childcare assistant alyssa Hibert and teen coordinator nikki Berrekus.

Sports has two managers: Matt Ray to oversee adult programming and ray gardner heading up youth sports.

Wende Webb is the special events and outreach director. Webb is planning several events for the fall, including the o’connor Bowling challenge, a September fish fry and a golf tournament in October at the Longboat Key golf club. the center is at 407 magnolia ave., anna maria.

— Kristin Swain

tain them. “if Bridge Street looks terrible now, Jan, i don’t think it’s the city’s fault.” He later clarified that he was talking about the appearance of the landscaping.

Shaughnessy said he didn’t mind the city reassuming responsibility for maintenance, even at the projected labor cost of eight hours per week.

Woodard said the trash cans on Bridge Street are new and he’d had no formal complaints about the condition of the street on non-holiday days or weekends.

Public works has four field workers, one of whom already does landscape maintenance at city hall, the Bradenton Beach police department, the Historic Bridge Street pier and tingley memorial Library.

Woodard said shifting resources to Bridge Street will take away from other assets, but he’d implement the commission’s plan. mayor Jack clarke said he could support adding Bridge Street landscape maintenance to public works’ workload at no extra cost to the city. But, he said, as the 2015-16 city budget “is shaping up, i am not looking to shoehorn a lot more expenses in there.”

Clarke told Woodard to bring to the first August commission meeting an outline of the city’s and the merchants’ responsibilities and those tasks they will share.

Holmes Beach seeks to grow neighborhood watch

there are more than 30 residents taking part in the Holmes Beach neighborhood Watch program and HBpd Sgt. Vern mcgowan wants to grow that number. the program, initiated by HBpd chief Bill tokajer and mcgowan, encourages residents to become trained to assist law enforcement with identifying suspicious activity in the community. “the residents are our eyes and ears in the community,” mcgowan said. the residents participating in the program underwent training to learn how to describe a person, identify suspicious activity and help with crime prevention.

Ray Gardner, Alyssa mcgowan said participating residents don’t patrol Hibert, Wende Webb, or confront anyone. “they’re just there to observe,” Amanda Sugg, he said.

Kristen Lessig and Watchers use a phone tree. they contact HBpd Kathy Bogad model when suspicious activity is observed. after that, the the Anna Maria resident activates the phone tree, contacting the group Island Community leader, who assists in spreading a message throughout Center staff shirts the community.

July 24 at the center, currently, there are two groups in the city, a north 407 Magnolia Ave., and a south team.

Anna Maria. Islander team members are required to undergo at least two Photo: Kristin Swain of three training sessions, with an abbreviated session to review. mcgowan hopes to hold more training sessions, in the fall, when more residents return to the island. people interested in the program can contact mcgowan at 941-708-5804 or by email at watch@ holmesbeach.org.

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Former mayor questions Bradenton Beach billing process By ed Scott islander reporter Bradenton Beach residents received annual stormwater utility bills in their mailboxes in recent weeks. the new rate system concerned or confused some property owners, who called or emailed city hall with questions. one such property owner asked why he was assessed a fee when there is nothing built on his beachfront property. He was told to tear the bill up. another person complained the city hall that she could not find the resolution related to the fee on the city website. all properties in the city were assessed $4.40 per 100 square feet of land. commissioners had previously determined the new computation for stormwater fees was a fair approach when they passed an ordinance to implement it in april, during former mayor Bill Shearon’s tenure. it was conceived islandwide by Lynn Burnett, contracted engineer for the cities of anna maria, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach.

Shearon, who lost his seat to Jack clarke in the may 19 recall election but is running in november to reclaim it, said July 16 that property owners might be equally upset about missteps he believes city officials made in handling the stormwater billing process. it’s an example, Shearon said, of the city returning to the lax accounting procedures cited by an auditor when he was elected in november 2013, though he also said he’s certain city treasurer Sheila dalton is not to blame. a vital aspect of the new billing plan for Bradenton Beach is an interlocal agreement with the manatee county property appraiser, who will track property sizes and ownership changes for billing. anna maria and Holmes Beach already have similar agreements with the property appraiser.

Based on the resolution proposed by Burnett and approved June 4, after he left office, delinquent property owners won’t face penalties as stiff now as they would have under his watch.

Shearon said fees are only worth collecting if residents are willing to pay them. in the years since the city began collecting stormwater utility fees, he said, officials did not follow through on collections. “they’d make phone calls or write threatening letters,” Shearon said. But there was no procedure. that practice resulted in delinquent collections of $20,000

JoAnn Quinn, left, and Terri Janes, both of Bradenton Beach, take a rainswept stroll July 17 on the sidewalk outside the Bridge Tender Inn and Dockside Bar, 135 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. Islander Photo: Ed Scott

as of July 1.

Shearon said he had hoped to increase collections with the July 2015 billing.

But problems with the resolution may hamper the city’s effort, he said. according to Shearon, the resolution calls for payments due in 30 days — to encourage promptness and reduce delinquency — but the bills instead show a Sept. 1 deadline. “everybody gets a break then, but that’s not what the resolution says,” Shearon said. “the staff isn’t doing what the resolution says.” to further discourage delinquency, Shearon said, under his watch the intent was to assess a 4 percent fee to each bill. that amount would be refunded to property owners who paid on time — an early-payment benefit — but retained from those who were delinquent. there also was supposed to be a 1.5 percent penalty charged each month to those who remained delinquent, he said. “that’s what i would have expected in the resolution before it would have been passed,” Shearon said. “the bottom line is if you don’t pay the bill, nothing happens to you. So why would anybody want to pay the bill.

Anna Maria P&Z board considers historic district By tal reeve

islander reporter the old florida charm is worth more than gold. the anna maria planning and Zoning Board continued looking into creating a historic zoning designation July 14. the designation would allow property owners the ability to renovate pre-1975, ground-level homes without being shackled by federal emergency management agency’s 50 percent rule. the rule stipulates that any ground-level home in a special flood hazard area can only be renovated up to 50 percent of the structure’s value in a 24-month period. any more and the home may have to be elevated in compliance with the national flood insurance program. anna maria city planner alan garrett said that doesn’t give people a lot to work with in the city. “the real value of someone’s home here is in the property, not the bungalow. an estimated $100,000 property value may actually be $80,000 in land, leaving someone very little incentive to keep their older home as is,” garrett said. garrett is working with the p&Z to help property owners preserve the old florida charm.

A state-certified historic zoning designation may be the answer. the ordinance would allow anna maria to establish public policy and allow a historic preservation board to develop and oversee the functions within the historic district. it would exempt properties from fema’s 50 percent rule by designating them for historical preservation. the designation wouldn’t just be for homes. garrett said history could be preserved at the rod

“it was sloppy. it was hastily done. i was going to tighten it up, so we wouldn’t have the bad debts that we had, the confusion,” Shearon said. if someone neglects their bill, code enforcement likely will send them certified letters, Shearon said. attorney’s fees may also be required. Some cases could go before a special master and, Shearon said, in some instances the city’s cost to collect a property owner’s stormwater utility fee may be more than the fee itself.

Burnett countered that there would be a cost to the city for administering an early-payment benefit. further, the city can assess the 1.5 percent late fee after Sept. 1, Burnett said. the fee is not in the resolution, but it is part of the city’s billing process. in previous years, many property owners received no past-due bills in the mail. But Burnett said by using reliable property appraiser data, the city is likely to reduce the number of outstanding delinquencies.

She said unpaid stormwater bills citywide could decrease to just a couple thousand dollars.

Burnett said she has talked to more than 100 property owners since the bills were mailed out. a man in california who owed the city two years stormwater fees told her he’d be happy to pay the bill, she said.

“He just didn’t know he owed it.” accompanied with the stormwater bill, a letter from clarke informed property owners that the change in billing is “the first step of many in coordinating stormwater requirements islandwide in a manner that will benefit everyone.”

Anna Maria cell tower image by Jack Elka.

Anna Maria seeks photos

Mark Duncan of Chattanooga, Tennessee, left, and Dustin Sapp of Gainesville wet their lines July 16 at the Rod & Reel Pier, 875 N. Shore Drive, Anna Maria. Islander Photo: Tal Reeve & reel pier, 875 n. Shore drive, the anna maria city pier, 100 S. Bay Blvd., and the anna maria island Historical Society museum, 402 pine ave.

“When you look at the city from a historical standpoint, a lot of the buildings don’t stand out,” garrett said. “it’s not like george Washington ever slept here.”

But, garrett pointed out, many homes are important. the anna maria planning and Zoning Board was to convene for a special meeting at 4 p.m. tuesday, July 28, at anna maria city Hall, 10005 gulf drive, to discuss the vacation rental ordinance.

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Officials want photographs from just about everywhere in anna maria.

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Send photos from anywhere and everywhere in the city. plants. animals. Buildings. people. food. fish. fun. the city wants the website to be a friendly, pleasant and inviting experience for everyone.

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Cops & Court

By Kathy Prucnell, Islander Reporter

Island police blotter

Anna Maria July 9, 100 block of pine avenue, found property.

During a Manatee County Sheriff’s Office investigation into a broken window, a person gave a deputy a plastic bag of a green leafy substance believed to be cannabis. the deputy placed it into the mcSo property locker for disposal.

July 13, 100 block of Hammock road, domestic disturbance. an mcSo deputy responded to a domestic call. after interviewing those involved, he determined it was a verbal argument only. the deputy observed no signs of violence.

Anna Maria is policed by the MCSO. Bradenton Beach June 21, 900 gulf drive, n., gulf drive cafe, information. a lost wallet containing $3,000 was reported to Bradenton Beach police department by a man visiting from colorado. restaurant management located the wallet, minus any cash, and turned it into the police who, in turn, gave it back to the owner.

July 12, 111 gulf drive S., island time Bar and grill, trespass. a bar manager reported to BBpd that a man refused to pay his bill, became upset and left.

An officer found the 36-year-old Sarasota man across the street, where he told police he thought he’d paid.

He was issued a trespass warning and left.

July 13, 2600 block of gulf drive South, coquina Gulfside Park, illegal fishing. Possible illegal fishing was reported to BBPD at 2:10 a.m. by Florida Fish and Wildlife conservation commission. Several men were issued notices to appear in court after police found a 35-inch dead snook on ice found in their cooler. Snook season is closed May 1-Aug. 31. The fishermen initially denied having caught any out-of-season fish.

Law enforcement threw the fish into the Gulf.

July 14, 100 block of Bridge Street, domestic injunction. police arrested a 32-year-old man from Huntington, West Virginia, at 5:30 a.m. on a domestic violence order relating to a 28-year-old woman found sleeping in his vehicle. the couple provided the BBpd with a copy of the injunction and told the officer that before driving to florida, they had missed the date to dismiss the court order. the man was booked at the manatee county jail. He posted a $120 cash bond and

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a Sarasota man allegedly battered a woman and threatened to kill them both with knives.

Jason Ward Knipper, 45, was arrested for battery and aggravated assault July 15 by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office on a woman’s sworn affidavit.

Knipper and the woman were staying at paradise Bay motel, 4406 102nd St. W., cortez, when an argument ensued about their relationKnipper ship. according to the mcSo reports, the man grabbed the woman, pushed her into the refrigerator and slammed his fist on the fridge, pushed her into a closet and twisted the woman’s arm behind her back.

Knipper allegedly went to the kitchen and grabbed two knives. the report states that he pointed the larger knife at the woman and a smaller one at his neck and told the woman he was going to kill her and then himself. the mcSo later found and arrested Knipper. He was transported and booked at the manatee county jail. He posted $1,500 bond and was released.

Knipper was appointed a public defender at his first appearance.

He will be arraigned aug. 14 at the manatee county Judicial center, 1051 manatee ave. W., Bradenton.

a man who allegedly rushed into a cortez residence and began choking an ex-girlfriend was arrested for burglary and domestic battery by strangulation. robert f. Jones, 43, of cortez, was arrested July 11 at about 5 p.m. in the 10100 block of cortez road on the sworn affidavits of two women. the women told the manatee county Sheriff’s office that Jones barged through the door to the resiJones dence at 11:30 a.m., chased one of them to a bed, attempted to strangle her, pulled her hair and told her if she didn’t have “his $5” by 2 p.m., he would beat her up again. Jones took the woman’s identification card and left, according to the police report. after the complaint, Jones was located, arrested and booked at the manatee county jail.

At his first appearance, bonds of $40,000 were set.

A court-appointed public defender filed a July 20 motion to reduce Jones’ bond, claiming the bail amount was excessive and violated his constitutional rights. a bond hearing was set for July 28. His arraignment is scheduled for aug. 14. court proceedings are held at the manatee county Judicial center, 1051 manatee ave. W., Bradenton.

was released, pending an aug. 18 court date in manatee county.

July 19, Silver Surf gulf Beach resort, 1301 gulf drive n., criminal mischief and intoxication. an intoxicated 30-year-old Zephyrhills guest allegedly punched a gutter and tossed a white plastic chair over a third-floor balcony. Resort security and the BBPD responded. the officers detained and arrested the man for criminal mischief and intoxication. He was transported to manatee county jail. Bonds were set at $620.

July 19, circle K, 103 gulf drive S., theft. a male wearing a hoodie walked into the convenience store, took two 24-packs of Budweiser and left without paying. police obtained a store video for evidence.

July 22, Historic Bridge Street pier, 200 Bridge St., disorderly intoxication. While police were on patrol at the pier, an officer observed a woman lying on the ground, trying to stand. She swung and charged an officer and then told police she had asthma. Emergency medical services were called. the woman tried to remove her clothes and then began spitting at emergency personnel. She bit one emt’s arm, making it bleed. She was taken to Blake medical center, where she continued to be violent. police arrested and transported her to the manatee county jail, where she was booked.

July 23, 100 block of Bridge Street, disorderly intoxication. a report was dispatched about a man lying on the sidewalk. police arrived and saw a man with a bottle of alcohol next to him, yelling obscenities. police arrested and transported him to manatee county jail.

July 23, Historic Bridge Street pier, 200 Bridge St., trespass. a juvenile from Bradenton had taken his bike onto the pier, where no bikes are allowed. When police approached him, they saw the bike and a pipe containing a small amount of cannabis. the juvenile denied ownership of the pipe. The officer issued a trespass warning.

July 24, Sports Lounge, 118 Bridge St., suspicious circumstances. police responded to a call about threats being made by a man with a gun. after interviewing four people and receiving conflicting information, the officer closed the file.

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3rd lawsuit filed by Key Royale Drive homeowner

By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter Counts of fraud, negligence, negligent misrepresentation and defamation — and one for attorney’s fees — are alleged against the city of Holmes Beach in a third lawsuit regarding a home remodeling project.

In the complaint filed July 20 in 12th Judicial Circuit Court, plaintiffs Kathleen C. Morgan and Leah Marie Enterprises take aim at the city’s imposition of a “previously unknown 30 percent area rule” that halted their construction at 626 Key Royale Drive in December 2013.

The most recent complaint includes former Mayor Carmel Monti and contends he defamed the plaintiff while serving as the top city official.

It seeks more than $15,000 damages for each count and demands a trial by jury.

“The city should have known that its 30 percent area rule was wrong,” wrote Sarasota attorney and Morgan’s husband, David Johnson, who authored the complaint and represents the plaintiffs.

“In December 2012, during a city commission meeting, its legal counsel warned there was a problem with their building official’s interpretation of the Florida Building Code,” the complaint continues.

The new suit alleges the city breached its legal duty to protect the plaintiffs as property owners by “negligently allowing unlicensed building department

Holmes Beach defends 626 KRD-Bert Harris suit The city of Holmes Beach is fighting the Bert Harris suit filed by Key Royale homeowners with an answer and a host of defenses.

Countering the complaint by the Leah Marie Enterprises and Kathleen C. Morgan, the city filed an answer July 21 in 12th Judicial Circuit Court.

According to the plaintiffs’ complaint, the city imposed a “non-existent 30 percent rule” that prevented their remodeling at 626 Key Royale for more than one year, inordinately burdening their use of the property under the Bert J. Harris Jr. Private Property Rights Protection Act. They seek the loss in market value and have submitted a $319,479 appraisal.

The city imposed the 30 percent rule, red tagged the project and issued a notice of violation in December 2013 while the homeowners were remodeling under a permit issued three months earlier.

The city’s answer denied most of the complaint’s allegations and lists the following defenses: • The city is protected by defenses and statutes of limitations of governmental entities under state law.

• The plaintiffs failed to mitigate alleged damages and the city is entitled to a set off for such damages.

• The plaintiffs failed to allege facts entitling them to relief.

• There was no new law, regulation or ordinance applied unfairly to the property.

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• The plaintiffs failed to provide a valid appraisal that demonstrates loss in the fair market value to the property.

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officials and employees” to stop the project.

Former Holmes Beach building supervisor Tom O’Brien “was not licensed as a building administrator” and former plans examiner David Greene was “not licensed as a standard plans examiner, only as an electrical plans examiner,” according to the complaint.

In an interview last year, Greene told The Islander that the problems at 626 Key Royale began when the contractor exceeded the scope of work under an October 2013 permit.

Once damage or modification occurred to more than 30 percent to the roof, the contractor was required to bring it up to the wind-load bearing requirement, “which is 150 mph exposure-D for our area,” he said.

According to Greene, the remodeling triggered the 50-percent Federal Emergency Management Agency rule, which municipalities police to protect flood insurance discounts, and the plaintiffs did not comply with the city’s requirements under the rule.

In the defamation count of the new lawsuit, the plaintiffs allege the former mayor, as a city employee, “wickedly and maliciously intended to injure plaintiff and bring her in public scandal and disgrace.”

The complaint also alleges Monti described the project at a January 2014 commission meeting as a “blatant violation, not a grey area,” saying he was happy that the property may end up being demolished.

Plaintiffs’ previous lawsuits were filed in December 2014 and March 2015.

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Edna Claire Brittain Busselle

Edna Claire Brittain Busselle, 99, died July 20, in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

She was born in Tennessee, but her heart was in Florida. She was a frequent visitor to Longboat Key and a long-time resident of Anna Maria Island.

She loved to travel and met new friends. Her deeply held Christian beliefs guided her in all things and she was a dedicated volunteer to service organizations.

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The first lawsuit requests a court order issuing a building permit for 626 Key Royale and states money damages are inadequate.

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The second lawsuit is a Bert Harris complaint, seeking damages for the loss in market value from governmental regulation that “inordinately burdens” their property.

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On July 21, the city answered the plaintiffs’ Bert Harris complaint.

A court summons was issued July 23 for service of the new complaint on the city and Monti.

Mayor Bob Johnson and city clerk Stacey Johnston said the city had not yet been served with the new suit.

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Planned hatchling release draws crowd to Bayfront Park

Onlookers gather July 19 in the 200 block of North Bay Boulevard at Bayfront Park to see more than 60 rescued loggerhead hatchlings crawl to the water. Islander Photos: Karen Riley-Love

AMITW rescues green turtle hatchlings

By Kristin Swain Islander Reporter Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring volunteers and onlookers cheered July 21 as 67 green sea turtle hatchlings crawled to the Gulf of Mexico.

The July 21 release was the second hatchling recovery and release for AMITW in three days. On July 19, the organization released loggerhead hatchlings that had disoriented as they emerged from their

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The hatchlings released July 21 near lifeguard station 3 at Coquina Beach were rescued by AMITW volunteers after their nest flooded.

According to AMITW volunteer Glenn Wiseman, sea turtle eggs can withstand several washovers before the permeable eggs are compromised, but standing water can drown hatchlings. Repeated washovers can uncover the nest and drown hatchlings.

Typically, volunteers mark nests and leave them where the nesting sea turtle laid the eggs. AMITW executive director Suzi Fox said there are some instances when volunteers will move the nest.

A nest might be moved because it is in the surf line on the beach or, in Bradenton Beach, inside the construction zone where groins are being replaced.

Fox said the organization has 12 hours from the time the eggs are laid to move a nest. AMITW assumes a window between 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. If the nest cannot be located and safely moved before 9 a.m., Fox said it could be more compromising to move the nest than to allow nature to take its course.

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By Lisa Neff

A weed grows in Anna Maria

oh, what a new floridian needs to learn. there wasn’t much to the yard when my wife and i settled into our fantastic island apartment a decade ago — a few leggy ferns, a scraggly hibiscus, several aloe vera, a florida privet and a tall cedar. about six months after the move, some magic seemed to be happening. the yard was full of seedlings. Several survived the mower’s blades and grew to saplings and then trees.

But the magic wasn’t glenda’s good stuff from the Land of oz. every spring and summer, the overgrown trees

The leaves and fruit of the carrotwood. The tree is considered an invasive plant in Florida. Islander Photo: Lisa Neff

spit fruit — woody capsules that stain the patio furniture a rusty orange. each dropping contains three black seeds, spawning more seedlings — hundreds more, thousands more, maybe millions. the new seedlings never grow to saplings because i spend hours every week uprooting them, which isn’t anything like picking daisies. perhaps, by now, you’ve guessed that i live among Jeremy Gold- the carrotwoods, an invasive, non-native species in stein holds Florida that’s better classified as a weed than a tree. his turtle nest HAtCHLIngS continued from page 22 plaque July account for hatched egg shells, unhatched eggs, live 19 after an hatchlings and pipped hatchlings, those that are half in excavation and half out of their shells. after the nest is excavated, and turtle release. The live hatchlings are held and released to the gulf at night, while the unhatched eggs and eggs shells are nest was reburied in the sand. adopted in the releases are conducted at night to give the honor of Jeremy’s 12th hatchlings a fighting chance against predators. amitW welcomes the public to attend nest excabirthday. vations and scheduled hatchling releases. events are posted on facebook at islandturtlewatch. amitW can be contacted at 941-778-5638.

AMITW reports 331 nests, 429 false crawl. 53 nests hatched as of July 23, and 3,299 hatchlings made it to the Gulf.

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maybe in its native australia, the carrotwood gets celebrated, but don’t expect to see civic leaders circling Cupaniopsis anacardioides on florida arbor day. in addition to my backyard, “carrotweeds” and other exotics — australian pine trees and Brazilian peppers — invade beach dunes, marshes, hammocks, pinelands, mangrove and cypress swamps, scrub and coastal strands. these trees invade with speed. this is one reason why they are on the state agriculture department’s noxious weed list and why the florida exotic pest Plant Council classifies them as Category 1 invasives. carrotwoods are “are altering native plant communities by displacing native species, changing community structures or ecological functions, or hybridizing with natives.” ask a plant expert in florida about how to care for the carrotwood and the advice will be: get rid of that tree. a decade ago, the concept of a noxious tree was difficult for me to comprehend. I played in trees, tended them, planted them for the bicentennial — my hometown was called green town for all the trees. trees combat climate change, clean the air, mark the seasons, conserve energy, provide habitat and food sources, prevent soil erosion, even combat violence. trees are physical, spiritual, emotional landmarks. i’d never thought of a tree as a threat, but that’s what invasive trees like the carrotwood are on anna maria island. i’ve come to realize that in each place we move, we must learn about our new environment and understand what’s right and what’s wrong, what benefits and what threatens the places we love. “i sure wish i’d known about these trees,” i confided to a neighbor friend a couple weeks ago, while crunching carrotwood droppings into the dirt with every step. i’m sure she wishes i’d known as well. a couple of days later, she and her husband spent hours tearing up carrotwood roots to repair their decking. Sadly, the trees didn’t fall.

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Adult flag football underway, indoor soccer heats up

By Kevin P. Cassidy Islander Reporter The Anna Maria Island Community Center’s summer adult flag football league is heading into its second week of action.

As expected, the standings are pretty tight this early in the season. Miller Electric Lions is the only undefeated team. Anna Maria Vacations Dolphins, Tyler’s Ice Cream Vikings, Slim’s Place Eagles and Poppo’s Taqueria 49ers follow in the standings with matching 2-1 records. Sugar Beach Digital Cowboys follow with a 1-2 record, while Sato Real Estate Giants and Jessie’s Island Store Fighting Irish are still in search of a first victory.

There were eight games played July 22 and July 23 and, while there were a few close contests, the game of the week undoubtedly was the 27-26 win by Anna Maria Vacations Dolphins as it slipped past Slim’s Place Eagles.

Ryan Moss led the Dolphin offense by completing 17 of 28 passes for 274 yards and four touchdown passes. Jay Hoffmeister was his favorite target, catching nine passes for 133 yards, including two touchdowns and an extra point. Jonathan Moss also had two touchdown receptions to go along with seven catches for 131 yards, while also adding an interception that he returned for a touchdown. Krys Kolbe completed the scoring with 2 extra points for the Dolphins.

KB Belton completed 16-of-20 passes for 193 yards and three touchdown passes on offense, while also taking an interception back for a touchdown on defense to lead the Eagles. Kyle Parsons caught a team-high seven passes for 70 yards, including a touchdown and an extra point, while also coming up with an interception on defense. Holly Belton scored one touchdown and caught four passes for 57 yards and Jeff Walker finished with three catches for 40 yards and a touchdown in the loss.

In other action July 22, Miller Electric Lions defeated Sato Real Estate Giants 28-24, Poppo’s Taqueria 49ers rolled past Jessie’s Fighting Irish 34-8 and Tyler’s Ice Cream Vikings edged Sugar Beach Digital Cowboys 20-14.

Action July 23 saw Poppo’s top Sato 26-20, Miller Electric cooled Tyler’s by a 27-20 score, Slim’s rolled past Jessie’s 31-20 and Sugar Beach Digital defeated Anna Maria Vacations 27-14.

Indoor soccer rolls indoors Soccer in the center gym completed its third week with a bevy of games and end-to-end action in four age divisions.

There were no major changes in the 8-10 standings as West Coast Air Conditioning stayed on top with a 3-1 record, closely followed by 2-2 Signarama, while Beach Bums continues to look for that elusive first victory.

Bark Real Estate remains in control of the 11-13 division with a 3-0 record. Sugar Beach Digital is alone in second at 2-3, while the Feast stands third with a 1-3 record.

The 14-17 age group has Wash Family Construction on top of the standings with a 4-1 record, while 2-4 Salty Printing and 2-3 LaPensee Plumbing follow in the standings.

Action July 20 started with West Coast Air Conditioning edging Beach Bums by a 3-1 score behind two goals from Jeremiah Sculco and one goal from Payton Harlan. Max Higgins scored the lone goal for Beach Bums in the loss.

The second game of the evening was a 14-17 division matchup between Salty Printing and LaPensee

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Bark Real Estate rolled past Sugar Beach Digital by an 11-6 score in 11-13 division play July 24.

Ryan Joseph scored five goals to lead Bark, which also received four goals from Gavin Walker and a goal each from Preston Walker and Javier Riveria in the victory.

Tyler Brewer’s three goals and two goals from Yukio Kuroiwa paced Sugar Beach, which also received one goal from James Richards in the loss.

The final game of the evening saw Wash take on LaPensee in a 14-17 matchup. Carter Reemelin scored four goals to lead Wash to a 6-5 victory. Gavin Walker and Yukio Kuroiwa completed the scoring with a goal each.

Ryan and Robbie Fellowes scored two goals each to lead LaPensee, which also received one goal from Preston Walker in the loss.

Salty Printing’s Gillian Cassidy settles the soccer ball as LaPensee Plumbing goalie Thomas Fellowes and defenders Ryan Fellowes and Shelby Morrow stand by at the center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Islander Photo: Kevin P. Cassidy Plumbing. LaPensee slipped past Salty by a 7-5 score behind three goals from Ryan Fellowes and two goals from James Richards. Robbie Fellowes and Dylan Joseph added a goal each for the win.

Meredith Roberts paced Salty Printing with two goals, while Shelby Morrow, Sydney Cornell and Conal Cassidy scored one goal each in the loss.

WCAC defeated Signarama by a 4-2 score to open the July 22 indoor action. Jeremiah Sculco scored two goals, while Isabella Russell and Payton Harlan scored one goal each in the victory.

Julian Lazzara and Mikey Coleman scored one goal each to lead Signarama in the loss.

In the final game of the evening, Wash Family Construction edged Salty Printing 6-5 in 14-17 division action behind three goals from Gavin Walker and two goals from Carter Reemelin. Dylan Joseph scored once to complete the scoring for the Wash players, who held a 4-0 halftime lead only to see a furious rally from Salty Printing.

Brianna Blethen scored two goals to lead Salty Printing, which also received goals from Shelby Morrow, Sydney Cornell and Meredith Roberts in the loss.

What’s your game?

Because the Anna Maria Island Community Center is serving up four sports tournaments in August and you may want to play.

Batter up: The center’s softball tournament will feature a home run derby and ballgames, with the champs winning T-shirts, gift certificates and a trophy.

Players must be 18 years or older and teams must consist of 10-12 players.

Games will be played 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. Registration will be 8-9 a.m. the day of the tournament, which will be at Birdie Tebbetts Field, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

Serve, volley, spike: The beach volleyball tournament will be 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

Players will compete in either a youth division for those ages 11-17, or an adult division, 18 years or older.

Teams consist of five players.

Registration will be 8-9 a.m. at the courts.

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On July 24, the team of Steve Doyle and Hank Huyghe were outright champs, the only team to earn three pool-play victories.

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Lori Waggoner rode a birdie on the ninth hole on the way to a 6-under-par 26 to take first place in Flight A by two strokes over second-place finisher Liz Lang.

Sue Wheeler’s 3-under-par 29, which included a birdie on the ninth hole, gave her first place in Flight B. Kathy Porter and Janet Razze, who tied for second place with matching 2-under-par 30s, were one stroke back.

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receiving gift certificates and a trophy.

There also will be skills contests.

There will be two divisions — one for those in elementary and junior high school and another for high schoolers.

There will be a maximum seven players per team in the five-on-five tournament.

The tournament will be 9 a.m.-6 p.m. SaturdaySunday, Aug. 15-16, at the center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.

To the net: The three-on-three basketball tournament will be 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 22-23.

The tournament will feature games, championships and a series of skills contests.

Age divisions include 8-10, 11-13, 14-17 and 18 or older.

The maximum number of players per team is four.

Registration will be 8-9 a.m. Aug. 22.

For more information, including regarding registration and fees, call Matt Ray at the center at 941778-1908.

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Avoid the worst heat — fish early or late to get hooked up

By capt. danny Stasny islander reporter fishing around anna maria island in the peak heat of July can be a challenging venture to say the least.

With water temps hovering near 90, choosing the right time and spot are imperative.

Most fishers in the backcountry are making an effort to fish in the early morning. The waters have had a chance to cool down overnight and, let me tell you, that drop of a couple of degrees can make a difference. Spotted seatrout and snook on the flats are both primarily being caught before 9 a.m. after that, it’s best to move to deeper water to find a bite. Early morning is proving to be the best time to target mangrove snapper on the shallow nearshore reefs. try chumming with fresh dead shiners and then drop a livey on a weighted rig to get a strike. again, the best bite is before 9 a.m.

Another option is fishing at night. Try venturing out around 10-11 p.m. to find trout and catch-andrelease snook around dock lights. Whether they’re traditional “snook lights” that hang a short distance above the water’s surface facing down or the new green underwater lights, these lights attract fish. And usually the fish will bite. Live shiners or shrimp freelined around the lights will get you connected. also, the lights provide a prime opportunity to try your skills with a fly rod.

Capt. Warren Girle is working the flats of Sarasota Bay. Free-lining live shiners over deep grass flats.

He’s hooking up clients with a multitude of spotted seatrout. although most trout being caught are undersized, the abundance of fish is enough to keep eager anglers busy for a couple of hours. mixed in with the trout are ladyfish, jack crevalle and bluefish. On some occasions, schools of larger trout are found. these bunches contain trout 15-22 inches, with most being at least 18 inches.

Snook fishing is another option for Girle. Small, schooly snook are being caught on free-lined shiners in depths of 3 feet or less. Larger snook are being taken on fresh-cut chunks of ladyfish. The largest snook hooked on a dead bait this past week came in at 41 inches. finally, on days when the westerly breezes stay under 20 mph, girle is venturing out to structure in the gulf of mexico. Structure in depths of 20 feet is providing his clients with ample mangrove snapper and Key West grunts. Both are being caught on weighted bottom rigs combined with live shiners. capt. aaron Lowman at island discount tackle in Holmes Beach is catching mangrove snapper around inshore structure —rock piles, reefs and residential docks. Live shiners — either free-lined or on a weighted rig — are Lowman’s bait of choice. most mangrove snapper being caught are 10-14 inches,

Ricky Hoffman, father Rick Hoffman and their friend Rocky Azari, all of New Jersey, find their limit of trout in Sarasota Bay using shiners on an early morning charter July 23 with Capt. Warren Girle. although the occasional 18-incher is being reeled up.

Mixed in with the snapper are flounder, grunts and juvenile grouper.

On the flats, Lowman is targeting spotted seatrout.

These fish, when abundant, are readily taking freelined live shiners. Lowman is targeting trout in depths of 3-6 feet of water. Grass flats and edges of channels are prime locations to locate these tasty speckled fish.

Sizes are running small, although his persistent clients are catching a few keepers for a toss in the cast iron skillet.

Jim malfese at the rod & reel pier says mangrove snapper are the top species to target. considerable numbers of snapper are taking up residence under the pier, feeding on small shiners. Pier fishers using bottom rigs baited with shiners or shrimp are catching snapper in the 10-inch range. many smaller

Mote hosts fisheries forum

mote marine Laboratory and aquarium will host a session of the Sarasota Bay fisheries forum at 6 p.m. tuesday, aug. 4. anglers are invited to attend and discuss key topics with local scientists for the forum to focus on at regular meetings. reservations are required for the meeting, which will be at mote’s education center on city island at 1599 Ken thompson parkway, Sarasota. for more information, call mote at 941-3884441.

snapper are mixed in, so determination is key at the r&r.

Pier fishes wanting to catch slightly larger fish are using silver spoons, gotcha plugs or jigs to target ladyfish, blue runners and jack crevalle. All three of these fish, although not considered edible, are great adversaries on light tackle. At times, the fish can be abundant, especially around daybreak. this provides great action for fishers looking for an early morning bite.

Lastly, catch-and-release snook fishing is an option at the R&R. Live shiners, pinfish and even ladyfish are excellent bait for these linesiders. Fish 20-40 inches can be hooked, especially during evening and overnight hours. remember, snook are out of season, so handle with care and release.

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Customers make their choice of pizzas July 22 at Fire & Stone Pizza, 10519 Cortez Road, Bradenton. The restaurant offers a pizza buffet, 19 gourmet pizza options, a salad bar and Italian entrees. Islander Photo: Tal Reeve

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there’s nothing better than a classic slice of pizza. or maybe you’d like something new and different. in the culture trip, a digital restaurant magazine, writer Helen armitage says Bradenton is “a haven of old florida charm” and she includes her 10 favorite places to dine. among her choices is fire & Stone pizza, 10519 cortez road, and arts & eats restaurant and gallery, 1114 12th St. W., in the Village of the arts. arts & eats is owned and operated by Holmes Beach residents, chef Jim copening and wife donna Slawsky. the pizza shop is known for it’s buffet, featuring nine pizza options and a menu boasting 19 gourmet pizzas.

Shawna Hebert, fire & Stone shift-leader and server, said, “families love coming here. We have a great selection at great prices, so it’s easy for everyone to come in and fill up for a low price.”

“We try and cater to everyone,” Hebert said of the restaurant’s allergy-free options, salad bar and full italian entrees.

For more information, go online to www.fireandstonepizza.com or call 941-792-5300. in the Village of arts near downtown Bradenton, nestled among old homes and galleries, armitage also found arts & eats. the restaurant and gallery stand out with a yellow picket fence, lime exterior with purple windows sills and doorframes and a fire-engine red door. the color scheme is as eclectic and inviting as the

Propertywatch Island real estate sales

By Jesse Brisson Special to the islander 119 Neptune Lane, Holmes Beach, a 3,109 sfla / 3,633 sfur 5bed/5½bath/2car pool home built in 2012 on a 58x114 lot was sold 07/06/15, Bean point properties LLc to Knee for $1,300,000.

4808 gulf drive, unit a, island escape, Holmes Beach, a 2,017 sfla / 3,169 sfur 3bed/2½bath/2car land condo with pool built in 2006 Brisson

menu — thai- and indian-styled curry, barbecue pork, shrimp tempura and more. the restaurant tickles diners’ other senses with music for the ears and art for the eyes.

Hours, menu and directions can be found online at www.artsandeatsfl.com. For more information, call 941-201-6647. armitage also noted everything is homemade and the “healthy, modern take on german and mediterranean cuisine” at Lucky frog, 4625 cortez road West, Bradenton.

She also named derek’s coastal cuisine, o’Bricks irish pub, full Belly Stuffed Burgers, YachtSea grille, Sage Biscuit cafe, ortygia and pier 22 among her favorites. the culture trip website features stories on writers’ favorite restaurants, bars and places around the world. the anna maria island chamber of commerce’s plans in August include: • A business luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, aug. 5, at the Bridge tender inn and dockside Bar, 135 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. the cost to attend is $15 for members and $25 for guests.

• A sunrise breakfast, 7:45 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the anna maria island Beach cafe at the manatee public Beach, 4000 gulf drive, Holmes Beach. the cost is $8 for members, $16 for guests.

• A business card exchange, 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, aug. 26, at Hancock Bank, 5324 gulf drive, Holmes Beach. the cost is $5 for members and $10 for guests. the chamber also is organizing its 16th annual golf tournament, which will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept.

19, at img academy golf club, 4350 el conquistador parkway, Bradenton.

For more information, call the chamber office at 941-778-1541. the manatee chamber of commerce will hold a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the anna maria oyster Bar Landside, 6906 14th St. W., Bradenton. the cost to attend the members-only event is $12. for more information, call the county chamber at 941748-4842. the Longboat Key chamber of commerce continues a series of summer seminars on social media with “taking the mystery out of Social media.” the seminar will be thursday, July 30, at 4 p.m. at the Longboat Key education center, 5370 gulf of pLeaSe See BIZ, next page

was sold 07/09/15, deutsche Bank to grandy for $580,000.

301 66th St., Holmes Beach, a 1,378 sfla / 2,027 2bed/2bath/1car pool home built in 1966 on a 90x104 lot sold 07/09/15, robinson to girgenti for $539,000.

309 66th St. Unit A, Holmes Beach, a 1,536 sfla / 2,639 sfur 3bed/3bath half duplex built in 1990 on a 45x104 lot sold 07/06/15, Ward to eicher for $520,000.

242 Gladiolus St., Anna Maria, a 832 sfla 2bed/1bath home built in 1971 on a 7,579 sq ft lot sold 07/06/15, Sullivan to gttb LLc for $515,000; list $550,000.

611 Emerald Lane, Holmes Beach, a 1,728 sfla / 2,916 sfur 2bed/2bath/2car built in 1969 on a 10,934 lot was sold 06/30/15, Sato to Ward for $495,000; list

$509,900.

6200 flotilla drive, unit 293, Westbay point & Moorings, Holmes Beach, a 1,114 sfla / 1,426 sfur 2bed/2bath condo with shared pool built in 1979 was sold 07/06/15, nieswand to gothard for $362,500.

2500 Ave. B, Holmes Beach, a 2,850 sfla / 4,998 sfur 4bed/4bath duplex built in 1993 on a 50x100 lot was sold 07/10/15, perry to Waters for $203,775.

600 manatee ave., unit 107, Westbay cove, Holmes Beach, a 1,222 sfla / 1,578 sfur 2bed/2bath condo with shared pool built in 1977 was sold 07/08/15, uhlman to Quimby for $200,000.

Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at Gulf-Bay Realty of Anna Maria, can be reached at 941-7787244.

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BIZ continued from page 26 mexico drive, Longboat Key. additional seminars will be at 4 p.m. at the center Wednesday, aug. 12, and Wednesday, aug. 26. there is a fee to attend and registration is required. for more information, call the LBK chamber at 941-383-2466.

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ties and motioned like he was concealing something. deputies then ordered him onto his knees and he complied. While in the patrol car, he kicked the windows and doors and damaged the lock. He was transported to manatee county jail, posted $500 bond and was released.

July 13, 12400 block of 45th avenue, intoxication and warrants. MCSO arrived to find an intoxicated man outdoors with emergency medical services. the man was passed out, came to and was disoriented. a mountain bike was found next to him. He was taken to Blake medical center for treatment. the bike was taken to the bike barn. once released from Blake, the man was processed for outstanding warrants.

July 15, 12900 block of Yacht club place, grand theft. a man reported an unknown person stole a package June 3 from his doorstep.

Cortez is policed by the MCSO. Holmes Beach July 8, 2800 block of avenue e, burglary. a bicycle valued at $140 was stolen from inside a garage June 26-July 8. the garage door was left partially open.

July 9, 5400 block of gulf drive, trespass. no charges were filed after the Holmes Beach police department responded to a party. police arrived just after midnight to find about 10 males on Gulf Drive and “a couple dozen young people” exiting the property and running in different directions. upon entry, officers noticed alcoholic beverage containers and the smell of marijuana, but no partygoers. police called the vacant property’s real estate agent, who arrived and found no damage. HBpd called a taxi for an 18-yearold male who was allegedly drunk.

July 11, 600 block of manatee avenue, license.

A 28-year-old woman was arrested after an officer stopped her for not wearing a seatbelt and wearing ear buds in both ears. police determined she’d been deemed a habitual traffic offender, having four prior convictions for driving on a suspended license. the woman was issued citations for the headset and safety belt violations. police transported her to manatee

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FOR SALE: NICE recliner, $75, armoire, $100, kitchen table, chairs, $35. 941-538-8200.

PORCH BLINDS, TWO, $23, small table, two plastic chairs, $12, two sewing machines, need repair, free. 941-778-0256.

SLIDING DOORS FOR tub, heavy glass, $50.

941-538-8200.

COMPUTER: DELL DUAL core, refurbished, $80.

941-756-6728.

FOOSBALL/AIR HOCKEY table, $100, various dressers, $50 each, gas pool heater, $50. 941356-1456.

FREEBIE ITEMS FOR SALE` Individuals may place one free ad with up to three items, each priced $100 or less, 15 words or less.

FREE, one week, must be submitted online. Email classifieds@islander.org, fax toll-free 1-866-3629821. (limited time offer) ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNA MARIA ISLAND A Tour Through Paradise. If you love AMI, you’ll love this book … sold in island shops, or call Gene for your copy: 941705-2757.

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Castine connection

Holmes Beach residents Kathy and Vic Caserta connect with winter islander Diane Linscott, center, in Castine, Maine. The Casertas befriended Linscott one night at the Beach Bistro in Holmes Beach and then connected in her hometown of Castine. Kathy Caserta, whose family is from Maine, says in her dispatch, “Diane Linscott saw me enter the little corner store in Castine. And I knew she would be there eating a lobster roll.” county jail for booking. Her car was towed.

July 12, 200 block of peacock Lane, burglary. a man and his daughter were awakened in the early morning hours by an intruder in their home, who left after opening and closing doors, including the refrigerator. the man got up after hearing banging doors and observed a 25- to 35-year-old male with a neat beard wearing a red shirt in their home. Officers canvassed the area, spoke to neighbors.

July 12, 100 block of 50th Street, child endangerment and alcohol. a couple from Lakeland was detained and a state child protective services investigator called police regarding a disturbance at the beach access. police observed an intoxicated couple with a child. the adults were arguing and in possession of alcohol. the woman measured 0.283 blood alcohol content after a breath test. the man provided a sample, measuring .237 Bac. the cpS investigator assigned the child to the woman’s mother at the scene. police issued the man and woman alcohol violation citations and requested warrants for child neglect.

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July 14, publix Super market, 3900 e. Bay drive, theft. a 60-year-old woman reported her unlocked bicycle stolen. She had placed her beachcruiser in the rack outside the store. When she returned, the bike, valued at $50, was gone.

July 15, 600 block of Key royale drive, drugs. police were dispatched on a report of juveniles jumping from the bridge. police found no one, but multiple backpacks and skateboards were located. in one backpack, police found a container of cannabis and pipes.

When a juvenile later claimed the backpack at the station, she told police the cannabis and paraphernalia were not hers.

Holmes Beach is policed by the HBPD. Streetlife is based on incident reports and narratives from the Bradenton Beach Police Department, Holmes Beach Police Department and Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

Holmes Beach is policed by the HBPD. Streetlife is based on incident reports and narratives from the BBPD, HBPD and MCSO.

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Sandy’s Lawn Service Inc. Established in 1983 Residential and Commercial Full service lawn maintenance Landscaping – Clean-up Hauling tree trimming Licensed & Insured

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Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist Replacement Doors and Windows

Andrew Chennault

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RDI CONSTRUCTION INC. Residential & Condo Renovations Kitchens • Bath • Design Service Carpentry • Flooring • Painting Commercial & Residential

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HELP WANTED Continued

WATERFRONT VIEW SALON: Summer offer, mani/pedi, $45. 941-387-9807.

EXPERIENCED REAL ESTATE sales associates wanted. Generous commission split. Call Julie Royal or Mary Ann Schmidt at SunCoast Real Estate. 941-779-0202.

WANTED: WORKOUT DVDs and XBox, Wii units with games for Ministry of Presence for kids and teens in Haiti. Deliver to The Islander, 3218 East Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.

WANTED: YOUR OLD cell phone for recycling.

Deliver to The Islander, 5604B Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

AERIAL PHOTOS of Anna Maria Island. View and purchase online: www.jackelka.com.

References available • 941-720-7519

Bed: A bargain!

King, Queen, Full & Twin, pre-owned from $30 new/used.

941-922-5271 www.sleepking.net

FREE GUN LOCK courtesy of Project Childsafe, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Holmes Beach Police Department. Pick up at The Islander office, 3218 East Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. Don’t be sorry, be safe.

GARAGE SALES ROSER THRIFT SHOP: Open 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Annex open same days until noon. Donations accepted 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

941-779-2733.

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Windows & Doors 941-730-5045 Weatherside LLC

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STEFF’S STUFF ANTIQUES and Consignment. steffsstufflbk.com. Open daily. 941-383-1901.

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FOSTER HOMES NEEDED! Please, call Moonracer Rescue for information, 941-896-6701. www.moonraceranimalrescue.com.

professional, metered, on-call, gps, cards accepted www.amitaxi.com • amitaxi4u@gmail.com holmes beach, bradenton beach, anna maria

800.301.4816 airports • shops • dining

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2005 PICKUP TRUCK, Chevy half-ton with ladder rack. 8-foot bed with liner, automatic, Reese hitch, $3,500 or best offer. 941-737-8929.

1950 FORD PICKUP truck: 327 engine, automatic, power steering. $15,000 or best offer.

941-737-8929.

BOATS & BOATING

Hayden is a young, 2-3 year old Labrador mix. He is gentle giant, sweet, fun, and obedient.

Hayden was rescued from Manatee County Animal Services. He’s a great dog and would be a great addition to any family. He is offered for adoption through Moonracer no Kill Animal Rescue, 941-896-6701 or email islandlisa44@aol.com. Check out our website at www. moonraceranimalrescue.com or visit the Islander office for info about other adoptable pets.

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MOVING SALE: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1.

Inside and outside. Toys, tools, gas grill, porch swing, clothing, furniture, something for everyone. 410 Palm Drive, Holmes Beach.

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

PONTOON BOAT RENTAL Create life long memories. Call 941-518-3868 or see boatflorida.net.

LOTS OF BOAT for the money: 27-foot Bayliner Ciera Weekender/Fisherman with trailer. $8,900 or best offer. Locally maintained on lift. 941-3561456.

HELP WANTED CITY OF ANNA MARIA: Immediate opening!

Part-time parking specialists needed for weekends and holidays. Must be able to work shifts on weekends and holidays. Ability to learn, understand, interpret and enforce appropriate city and state parking and vehicle codes, laws and regulations. Ability to perform work outdoors in all weather conditions. Ability to enter/ exit vehicles frequently. Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.

Possess a valid Florida driver’s license. Must be 18 years of age or older and high school diploma or GED. Must be certified or must successfully pass the Parking Enforcement Specialist Certification Training/Test. Prior law enforcement or code enforcement experience a plus.

Job application available online: www.cityofannamaria.com. Please, mail or drop off resume and job application to: Attn: Pamela Gibbs City of Anna Maria. PO Box 779, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, FL 34216 or email: amcode@cityofannamaria.com.

ATTENTION: TEAM MEMBER needed! Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 3-5 years experience required to support/counsel our families and general community. This position requires individual interventions and a focus on group work in facilitating parenting workshops, grief groups, etc.

Part-time, hourly to start. Send resume/profile: kathy@islandcommunitycenter.org. No phone calls.

TWO SIDES OF Nature: Anna Maria Island’s largest little beach shop is now hiring part-time associates. We have an immediate opening for evening shifts, weeknights and weekend nights.

Retail experience preferred. 20-plus hours per week. Apply today at Two Sides of Nature, 101 S. Bay Blvd., unit A-1, Anna Maria.

REPORTER WANTED: Full-to-part-time. Print media, newspaper experience or journalism degree required. Apply via email with letter of interest to news@islander.org.

KIDS FOR HIRE RED CROSS-CERTIFIED babysitter and high school honor student. Call or text Isabel, 941545-7995.

KIDS FOR HIRE ads are FREE for up to three weeks for Island youths under 16 looking for work. Ads must be placed in person at The Islander office, 5604-B Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

BONUS! CLASSIFIEDS ADS are posted early online at www.islander.org.

SERVICES TOASTED COMPUTER SERVICES. Your home and business specialist. On-site service, virus/ spyware, cleanup, system setup, upgrades, diagnosis and repair, internet/wireless networking, custom system design. 941-224-1069.

I DON’T CUT corners, I clean corners. Professional, friendly cleaning service since 1999. 941779-6638. Leave message.

ISLAND COMPUTER GUY, 37 years experience.

On-site PC repairs, upgrades, buying assistance and training. Call Bill, 941-778-2535.

LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? You can read Wednesday’s classifieds on Tuesday at www. islander.org. And it’s FREE!

Gulf-Bay Realty of Anna Maria Inc. Jesse Brisson - Broker Associate, GRI 941-713-4755 800-771-6043 WEST WINDS CONDO: Immaculate turnkey furnished 2bed/2bath condo west of Gulf Drive. The owners spared no expense updating this bright and cheery end unit overlooking the pool and with peeks of the Gulf. $575,000

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SNEAD ISLAND: Built in 2006 on over half an acre, this 4bed/3bath home features 14-ft ceilings, crown moldings, kitchen with black granite counter tops, Grand views ,saltwater pool with waterfall feature, 200-ft new dock. Much much more. $899,000.

POOL HOME WITH SLIP: This elevated 2bed/2bath pool home built on an oversize lot also includes a deeded boat slip. Inviting layout takes full advantage of blending indoors with outdoors. $499,000.

CANAL FRONT BEAUTY: This spacious 3bed/3bath home built on sailboat water features, 2 en suites, vaulted ceilings, dock with lift, tons of privacy on a cul-de-sac. Move in ready. A great value at $669,000.

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TRANSPORT SERVICE: LET me drive you to the airport or anywhere in Florida. Flat rates. Reasonable. Call Mike, 941-567-6634.

ANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional creates a portrait. I want to be at your wedding! www.jackelka.com. 941-778-2711.

CLEANING RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL and resort. Love what we do, love to work. 941-7564570.

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

MA#0017550.

PRESSURE WASHING AND windows: Commercial, residential and resorts. Roofs, buildings, houses driveways, paver sealing, etc. 941-2515948.

CLEANING BY LAURA offers everything on your list, from kitchen and bath cleaning to dusting and emptying wastebaskets. 941-539-6891.

WILDLIFE REMOVAL AND relocation: Problem solving for all animals, big and small. Call Joe, Westcoast Nuisance Wildlife Service. 941-7204152.

CARPET CLEANING: QUALITY Counts Carpet cleaning. Upholstery cleaning. Tile and grout cleaning. Pet/wine stain removal. Manatee Chamber member. Great price, free estimates.

Local owner. Call 941-756-1082.

JUST THAT CLEAN: We’ll clean your home like our own! Free estimate. Jenise, 941-730-6773, Brad, 941-704-5609.

AUTHORITY ONE SERVICES: Cleaning, vacation rentals, resorts, real estate, commercial/residential cleaning. Ask about our other services. Call 941-565-3931.

IF YOU ARE looking for a house sitter for the summer months, I am interested. Thirty years experience in property management. lori_rowell@ msn.com. 813-380-0877.

U FLY I drive your car anywhere in the USA. Airport runs, anywhere. 941-447-6389, 941-5456688.

CONTRACTOR AVAILABLE FOR small jobs, licensed and insured, handyman, deck and dock repairs. Call Doug, 941-920-3684. CFC 1427803.

PROOF, POST, PUBLISH: Local editor-writer available for consulting, draft editing, final proofing and copywriting, as well as social media management for your group or business. Email Lisa Neff at lmneff@me.com.

BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS JD’s Window Cleaning looking for storefront jobs in Holmes Beach.

I make dirty windows sparkling clean. 941-9203840.

More ads = more readers in The Islander

LAWN & GARDEN CONNIE’S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, landscaping, cleanups, hauling and more! Insured.

941-778-5294.

ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLERS repairs and installations, watering the island for 15 years. Jeff, 941-778-2581.

JUNIOR’S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE Lawns, native plants, mulching, trimming, hauling, cleanups. Island resident 25 years. Call 941807-1015.

LANDSCAPING SHELL DELIVERED AND spread. $50/yard. Hauling all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-795-7775, “shell phone” 941-720-0770.

NATURE’S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and installation. Tropical landscape specialist. Residential and commercial. 30 years experience.

941-729-9381, 941-448-6336.

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

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

TILE -TILE -TILE. All variations of ceramic tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, 941-7263077.

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

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

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Call Office 941-795-1947 • Cell 941-462-2792

ADMIRAL TOWNCAR Professional Chauffeur at taxi prices Call Phil

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1 person to Tampa Airport $75, 10 people $150.

STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE. Specializing in old Florida seashell driveways and scapes. Free estimates. Call Shark Mark, 941-301-6067.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT Continued

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

Call 941-778-6170 or 941-447-2198.

ANNA MARIA HOME Accents: 20 years experience in building and remodeling. Local, licensed and insured. No job too small. We accept all major credit cards. 786-318-8585.

ISLE TILE: QUALITY installation floors, counters, backsplashes, showers. Licensed, insured. Call Chris at 941-302-8759.

SOUTHBAY HOME REPAIRS: If it’s broken, stuck, loose, leaks, needs paint, etc. I’ll fix it. Affordable quality work. 941-720-2906.

PAINTING: DONALD PERKINS Painting LLC. Interior, exterior. 40 years experience. Fully insured with references. 941-705-7096.

BONUS! CLASSIFIEDS ADS are posted early online at www.islander.org.

RENTALS WEEKLY/MONTHLY/ANNUAL rentals: wide variety, changes daily. SunCoast Real Estate, 941779-0202, or 1-800-732-6434. www.suncoastinc. com.

2BR/2BA CONDO, AVAILABLE immediately, 55-plus just north of Cortez Bridge in a wonderful condo complex with all amenities. Totally remodeled, and can be totally furnished. $1,500/month. Annual lease only! 813-624-5294.

WANTED! 1-PLUS BR/1BA house/apartment for 62-year-old, retired female and small dog, year round on Anna Maria Island. Work part-time, responsible, love gardening, I will take care of your home, nothing too expensive, please!! 941-264-8184.

Anna Maria Canal home, 523 Loquat Drive. 3/2 plus bonus room. Remodeled and Beautiful! $990,000

Call Marianne TODAY. Selling your home is important to me.

Marianne Correll, Realtor

(941) 778-6066 WWW.CALLTHE ISLANDERS.COM JOHN@CALLTHEISLANDERS.COM

mariannebc@aol.com

941-725-7799

6101 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach 34217

John van Zandt BraDeNtoN BeaCH ClUB 3BR/2.5BT end-unit townhouse located just steps from the beach in bayfront complex 6101 MARINA DR., HOLMES BEACH, FL 34217 with private beach access. Two pools, elevator and garage.

Selling “turnkey furnished.” $585,000.

RENTALS Continued WEEKLY ISLAND AVAILABILITY: Bradenton Beach 2BR/2BA and 1BR/1BA. Visit www.dansfloridacondos.com. Call or text, 773-598-9717.

HOLMES BEACH NEWER 2BR/2BA furnished condo/duplex. No smoking, no pets. Balance of 2015, $1,500/month. 847-530-8833. NEWLY FURNISHED 1BR/1BA with patio in Holmes Beach. Light and bright with convenient location. Immediate occupancy. $1,250/month plus utilities. First, last and security. References required. 219-776-0325.

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE: BUY, sell, invest. Enjoy. Billi Gartman, Realtor, Duncan Real Estate. 941-545-8877. www.AnnaMariaLife.com.

HOLMES BEACH RESIDENTIAL building lot with deeded boat slip leading to open water, no bridges. Large 10,889 sf on quiet street just blocks to beach! 227 84th St. Call Mary Collandra, Wagner Realty, for drone video and pictures. 941-7047095.

HOLMES BEACH WATERFRONT: 3BR/2BA with two-car garage on large lot. Many upgrades, not a drive-by. Broker owned. Call Rich Bohnenberger Realty for private showing. 941-778-0355. MLS# A4116509.

HOLMES BEACH RESIDENCE: West of Gulf Drive.

One house from Gulf. Ground-level 2BR/1BA, covered patio, storage room, with 1BA, carport. Upper level, 3BR/2BA, fireplace, screened lanai, covered and open deck. 813-390-0782.

WANT A GOOD DEAL? You can read Wednesday’s ads on Tuesday at islander.org. And it’s FREE!

EXPERIENCE REPUTATION RESULTS SALES/RENTALS

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41 Years of Professional Service to Anna Maria Island

VACATION/SEASONAL RENTALS GULFFRONT 5/4 Home (Old Florida Charm) GULFFRONT Luxury Villas 2/2 and 1 /1.5 BOOKING NOW for 2015 and 2016 GREAT 3BR/2BA CANAL HOME. This home is located on a saltwater canal in San Remo Shores, a premier boating community. The Intracoastal Waterway is close at-hand, and is sailboat accessible. $449,900.

HOLMES BEACH• 941-778-0807

tdolly1@yahoo.com • www.tdollyyoungrealestate.com

BeaCHFroNt CoNDo located in Sun Plaza West.

2BR/2BT unit with great views of the beach. Two Gulf side porches, covered parking, elevator, heated pool. Selling “turnkey” furnished. $529,000

ptional customer service for all your short or long lifetime, we will help you find your perfect BEACH VIEW So close to the beach AND in a very rental friendly complex. Can rent up to 52x a year!

2BR/2BA, heated pool, under-building tandem parking and storage. Two balcony lanais, ready to catch every balmy island breeze. $329,000 Call Nicole Skaggs, Broker, 941-773-3966.

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VACANT LOT – PERFECT LOT FOR YOUR NEW BEACH HOUSE! PLANS AVAILABLE! CALL LYNN @ 941-7301294. $259,900.

DireCt BeaCHFroNt CoNDo: Exceptional views of the beach from this recently updated 2BR/2BA. Spacious screened lanai, large heated pool, covered parking and “turnkey” furnished. Complex allows a pet. Great location, just steps to restaurants, shopping and newly revamped Bridge Street Historic Pier. $639,000

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Bay Club. This 2BR/2BA unit has gorgeous views, great amenities, minutes to Anna Maria Island. $309,000.

WILDEWOOD SPRINGS 2BR/2BA ground-floor condo in gorgeous Wildewood. Priced right and easy to see! $139,900 Call Matt Skaggs, Realtor 941527-7249

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BAY LAKES ESTATES Phenomenal location, maintenance free. Priced right: $229,900.

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Mike norman Realty inc

800-367-1617 941-778-6696 31o1 Gulf DR holMes Beach www.mikenormanrealty.com sales@mikenormanrealty.com

BAYSHORE GEM Cute 1BR/1BA condo. Ground floor, heated pool. Completely renovated. Hurry! Only $51,000.

Call Denise Fleese, Realtor. 941504-5211.

SERENITY ON THE LAKE 2BR/2BA Turnkey furnished ground-floor beauty. Heated pool and tennis. $134,500 Call Nicole Skaggs, Broker 941-773-3966.

5351 Gulf Drive No. 4, Holmes Beach www.gobigfishrealty.com • 941-779-2289

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1 Polite Indian form of address 6 Sub (for) 10 Ending for many a scandal 14 Wan 19 Saudi neighbor 20 Warmly welcome 21 Border river between China and Russia 22 Hackneyed 23 “Belt it out, Adam!”?

26 Something “common” that’s not always so common 27 Road component 28 Another shot 29 Fleur-de-____ 30 Advocated, as caution 31 Log-in requirements 33 Delhi bread 35 1970s-’80s Dodge 36 Thinks highly of 38 “I forbid you from providing special access”?

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73 Target for food 75 Wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve 76 Bind tightly 78 Ohio senator who was one of J.F.K.’s eight “Profiles in Courage” 82 Beige and ecru 86 Often-contracted phrase 87 Title parrot in a 1998 film 89 Football stat: Abbr.

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103 “Oh, come on!”

105 Old White House nickname 106 Body that’s a lot thinner than it used to be 108 With 7-Down, like some rabbits 111 Cheri of “S.N.L.” 112 Do a bad job as a watchman?

115 Fun times 116 Coney Island’s ____ Park 117 Astrophysicist ____ deGrasse Tyson 118 Source of “Vissi d’arte” 119 Scale-busting 120 Latin for “let it stand” 121 Shore bird 122 Travelocity option

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103 Common khakis go-with 104 Try 105 Evils 107 Character seen in “The Hobbit” 109 Formerly 110 Ring out 113 Kit ____ bar 114 Game-winning row

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