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The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992 AsTheWorldTerns keep an eye on trafﬁc. 6 Expect traffic delay from pipeline project. 2 Westbay heats up exchange with city. 3 AC costs heat up BB. 4 Center debt soars. 4 Daiquiri Deck develops on Bridge Street. 5

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Opinions. 6

Meetings

Government order. 8 ‘Mumbo jumbo.’ 8 Full speed ahead on new marina. 9

Happenings Things to do. 10-11

Memorial Day parking problems, military remembered. 12-13 Scholars. Year-end. 14-15 AMIP hosts Snooks Adams Day. 16-17

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The turtle beat. 22 Missing song. 23 8-10 division soccer champs. 24

Catch of a lifetime. 25 Biz news. 26 Classifieds. 28

Trafﬁc study underway: Early data reviewed

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By Bianca Benedí Islander Reporter The Florida Department of Transportation barrier island traffic study began without ceremony in late May. It got underway with a steering committee meeting May 23 at Longboat Key Town Hall. The steering committee includes mayors and public works employees, engineering and planning departments from Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, Longboat Key, Bradenton and Sarasota and Manatee counties. The committee reviewed some of the preliminary data already collected on traffic flow to and within Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key. Leigh Holt, a planning manager for the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization, said presenters put forward their proposals for future traffic solutions. Project manager Frank Domingo discussed how technological solutions could be implemented, including proposals for variable message boards that could tell drivers how many parking spaces are available in beach parking lots, or show motorists which bridge, on Cortez Road or Manatee Avenue, has a shorter commute. “They had observed that sometimes traffic would be backed up for miles on Manatee, but going smoothly on Cortez,” Holt said. Technology would also be key to collecting data. Domingo said the DOT would use Bluetooth-enabled devices to collect “origindestination data” about people’s travel. The study will be conducted in three phases with Phase I a review of available studies and proposals for island transportation in order to compile an accurate picture of island traffic. The second phase will involve collecting the Bluetooth data and compiling an accurate image of the island-key traffic flow. The final phase will involve completing a transportation management plan and developing improvement recommendations. Two public workshops will be held at the end of each phase, on the north and PLEASE SEE trAffiC PAGE 2

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Jubilant fifth-graders throw up their arms in celebration as the last bell of the 2016-17 school year sounds May 31 at Anna Maria Elementary in Holmes Beach. While these students will head off to middle school, AME classes will resume Thursday, Aug. 10. See more school news, pages 14-15. Islander Photo: Sandy Ambrogi

DEP: House built on water on state’s land

By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter A house on pilings that appeared in Sarasota Bay within a stone’s throw of Cortez was built on state-owned submerged lands. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced the title determination in a May 31 email to The Islander. The DEP is in a fact-finding stage, trying to set up a meeting with Raymond Guthrie, and prepare a “compliance assistance offer” — the typical first step when the DEP finds a possible environmental violation, according to media spokeswoman Shannon Herbon. He will be given a deadline to arrange a meeting with the DEP. Raymond Leslie Guthrie Jr., also known as Junior, and his partner in the waterfront development, Capt. Tom Mora, told The

Islander in mid-May that they built the structure that stands near the docks of A.P. Bell Fish Company. Mora said it’s for storage and a workshop, while Guthrie said he would use it for seagrass experiments. DEP inspected the site May 25. After the site visit, the agency determined the structure was built on state submerged lands, “which requires certain authorizations,” according to Herbon. After the parties meet — no date had been set as of The Islander press time — and assuming a violation is identified, the DEP will determine what Guthrie-Mora will need to do to remedy the violation. The DEP is unaware of the building’s owner having any permits, according to Herbon. South of the Cortez Bridge — a stone’s throw from the A.P. Bell Fish Co. docks — a house on pilings has emerged on what the state claims are state-owned submerged lands in Sarasota Bay. Islander Photo: Kathy Prucnell

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$7.4M AMI pipeline project to affect island traffic into 2019 The dark blue line follows the general area of the major utility project to replace old pipes on Anna Maria Island. Construction is expected to be underway in two weeks. Islander Courtesy Graphic

The project includes replacing 50-year-old water and sewer pipes and modifying existing lift station pipes, and the connection to existing pipelines, project manager Jennifer Fehrs of the Manatee County Public Works Department, project management division, wrote in a letter to city and county officials. Fehrs said the project limits on Anna Maria Island extend from State Road 684/Cortez Road West to just north of State Road 64/Manatee Avenue on State Road 789/Gulf Drive. The project is expected to take two years and will finish sometime in summer 2019. The Manatee County utilities and public works departments presented a Force Main 5 Rehabilitation project update May 30 at CrossPointe Fellowship in Holmes Beach. For more information, go to AMIpipereplacement. com or call 941-748-4501.

trAffiC CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 south ends of AMI-LBK, with times and locations to be determined. The study is estimated at $675,000 but final cost is to be determined. MPO will pay 20 percent, approximately $135,000, while the DOT will cover the remainder. Information on the study can be found at www.swflroads.com/sarasotamanateebarrierislands.

Planned public workshops:

• Phase I Public Workshop (south), July 18. • Phase I Public Workshop (north), July 20. • Phase II Public Workshop (south), Nov. 14. • Phase II Public Workshop (north), Nov. 16. • Phase III Public Workshop (south), Aug. 21, 2018. • Phase III Public Workshop (north), Aug. 23, 2018.

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By Terry O’Connor Islander Reporter Anna Maria Island traffic is expected to tighten along the main artery of Gulf Drive and associated side streets as construction on the $7,427,500 underground waterline replacement project begins in two weeks. Preliminary work began May 29. Actual construction should begin by mid-June, said project spokesperson Trudy Gerena, of the community outreach department with Manatee County. Community outreach delivers information to the public and media on 70-plus taxpayer-funded programs. Motorists can expect temporary delays, daytime lane closures, possible flagging operations and detour routes down side streets and over a block, Gerena said. The primary contractor is Westra Construction of Tampa and Palmetto. “The contractors are very experienced in doing this type of work,” Gerena said. “The main thing as far as the community is concerned is coordination of lane closures and detours. They will cause as little inconvenience as possible.” Bradenton Beach Mayor Bill Shearon said he is confident traffic disruption will be minimized. There is no other option, he said. “It’s something that has to be done,” he said. “The county’s being proactive rather than reactive. It’s a whole lot better getting it done now before a catastrophe happens.” Shearon said a consultant conducting an AMI traffic study this summer has been notified work on the underground waterline replacement project is underway. Rerouting traffic will affect island motorists, but most of the disruption will be on side streets, he said. “It is what it is,” Shearon said. “We have a congestion problem anyway. I just don’t see it’s going to affect anything if they have to stop traffic for a little while.”

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Mangrove trimming snarls condo owners’ canopy dispute By Terry O’Connor Islander Reporter The president of a condominium association already embroiled in one dispute with Holmes Beach over a boat canopy sent an email to city hall May 25 alleging “abusive police behavior” toward an employee of a company hired to trim mangroves. “Is your police chief trying to intimidate us?” Graham asked in his email. “I think the police chief has been after us ever since we went after the canopy,” said Alex Graham, president of Westbay Point & Moorings Condominium Association Phase III. Graham claimed in his May 25 email to Mayor Bob Johnson that an employee was pushed against a wall and frisked. Westbay Point & Moorings at 6500 Flotilla Drive in Holmes Beach, is a cluster of townhomes developed in 1978-79 on Anna Maria Island Sound. It comprises four phases and four homeowner associations. The condo association is pressing HBPD and West Manatee Fire Rescue to take down the new boat canopies that inhibit the views of some condo owners. Chief Bill Tokajer said the alleged abuse “never happened.” He said an officer, investigating a complaint workers at Westbay had trimmed mangroves too much, patted down an employee who reached for a cigarette in his pants pocket during an interview. Tokajer said it is police procedure to check for weapons or drugs with a quick pocket pat. “This is not a case of abusive police behavior nor harassment by code enforcement,” Tokajer wrote in response to Graham. “This is a case of police and code enforcement responding to a citizen complaint and taking appropriate action to investigate and document the citizen complaint.” Bronson Churchfield of Johnson’s Out of His Tree Service of Bradenton, the mangrove trimmer, signed an affidavit stating he was not manhandled. “He did not slam or grab me,” Churchfield wrote. HBPD officers were investigating a complaint that

annual cutback. He said Johnson has handled Westbay’s mangrove trimming for 13 years. The HBPD investigation determined the mangrove cutting could have exceeded state guidelines and sent a report to the DEP. Shannon Herbon, DEP spokesperson, said June 2 the complaint was received and investigated. She confirmed Westbay’s permit is valid and the trimmed mangroves were found to be healthy. However, Tokajer says the dispute does not end there. He says the city survey will determine if Westbay illegally trimmed mangroves on city property.

A trimmer cuts mangrove trees from a platform laid across the mangrove tree tops on the shoreline at Westbay Point and Moorings in Holmes Beach. Islander Courtesy Photo the mangroves were being trimmed illegally when the alleged abuse occurred. But Westbay Point manager Bob McGlynn maintains the mangrove trimming is legal. In 1996, the Mangrove Preservation Act grandfathered maintenance trimming previously permitted, McGlynn said, and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection had previously issued Westbay a five-year permit dated Sept. 2, 1992, to maintenance trim its mangroves. McGlynn cited a Florida statute that grants an exception for maintenance trimming of mangroves previously trimmed in accordance with an exemption or government authorization. Historically established maintenance trimming is grandfathered in all respects, according to the statute. “These mangroves have been trimmed since Pat Neal got the property in 1996,” McGlynn said. McGlynn said he instructed the employee to trim 10 inches from a year’s growth of 3 feet during the

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Canopy controversy On May 14, Holmes Beach commissioners said they would work with Westbay to soften the look of two new canopies on the dock at the city’s 63rd Street boat ramp. The canopies that protect the WMFR and the HBPD rescue boats were permitted by the city in November 2016. Graham said the condo association will decide whether to talk to a lawyer after the city makes its next move regarding the canopy. According to Commission Chair Judy Titsworth, the city is awaiting completion of a survey. “They are just dragging it out. I don’t know why,” he said in a phone call with The Islander. Taking down the canopy would satisfy the people in the buildings whose property values have been affected, Graham said. It won’t fully mitigate the decision to place police and fire boats there in the first place, he said. “I don’t think the boats should ever have been put there,” Graham said. “It’s the nicest park in Holmes Beach. They’ve taken a third of the park and made it difficult for people to launch (boats) there.” Commissioners will meet next at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

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Air conditioning a hot topic in Bradenton Beach By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter As the Florida summer creeps up, air conditioning becomes a concern. And, as any Floridian can attest, air conditioning problems need to be addressed before they worsen. At its June 1 meeting, Bradenton Beach commissioners reached consensus on two issues regarding failing air conditioning units at city-owned buildings. The Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency approved a $73,536.89 bid in April for engineering and construction to place new air conditioners on a new roof deck on the restaurant at the Historic Bridge Street Pier. The tenant, AMOB, is required to close for two weeks during construction, and the city is allowing a rent deduction of $10,750, including employee compensation, advertising fees and rent abatement. Additionally, the contractor will face a $1,000-perday penalty, to be paid by the city to AMOB, if construction extends beyond 28 days. Initially, AMOB owner John Horne proposed a $3,000-per-day penalty if construction extends beyond the projected two-week limit. The contract with Southern Cross Contracting Inc., which is in negotiation, specifies a $250-per-day penalty. Bradenton Beach Mayor Bill Shearon said he was comfortable with the proposal, excluding the $3,000-per-day penalty, adding that he did not support a higher daily penalty for Southern Cross. “They were the only contractor to bid on the project and, if we lose them, we would have to start from scratch,” Shearon said June 1. Shearon also said he feels uncomfortable with the financial risk. “Three-thousand dollars per day could add up quick,” Shearon said. “I’m not comfortable exposing the city to that kind of fee.”

AMOB owner John Horne, faced with a city-mandated closure in September for air conditioning repairs, discusses reimbursement June 1 with Bradenton Beach commissioners, as city attorney Ricinda Perry drafts the figures on a whiteboard, at a meeting at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N. Islander Photos: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes “I’m not asking you to pay it, I’m asking you to make sure the contractor pays it,” Horne said. Perry said, according to the city’s lease agreement with AMOB, the city “has no obligation to pay you a penny.” “I think the point that’s being missed here is you will inherit a new air-conditioning system that you would have had to pay for if you were two years into your lease,” Perry said. “That’s a really great benefit and an unknown that’s taken off of your plate.” The commission also discussed keeping the restaurant open by using scaffolding during construction, but nixed the idea before voting unanimously to accept Horne’s final request for $10,750 with a $1,000 per day penalty after 28 days, and the option to employ scaffolding after 28 days, so the restaurant could operate in the event of a longer delay. In other matters, the city voted June 1 to fund

The Tingley Memorial Library, 111 Second St. N., Bradenton Beach, was approved June 1 by unanimous vote to receive city funding for air conditioning repairs.

repairs not exceeding $5,000, with 50 percent paid by the library board, for a failing air-conditioning unit at the Tingley Memorial Library, 111 Second St. N., Bradenton Beach. The library is owned by the city. Woodard said he received a $1,478 bid from Anthony’s Cooling Heating Electrical to repair the unit, with a clause if the compressor needs to be replaced, which would instead cost $3,997. He said he also received a bid from Air America to replace the compressor for $2,943.60. The repairs are not included in the city’s budget. Woodard said both businesses inspected the system, and both said replacement was not necessary. Perry said there is money in the library board trust fund, but the city has no binding legal document to share expenses with the board. “We need some type of an official agreement document so we don’t keep running into this,” said Vice Mayor John Chappie, board liaison to the library. The board agreed. Chappie motioned to accept the repair bid from Anthony’s to be matched by the library board, not to exceed $5,000, and to plan a workshop with the library board to discuss a financial agreement. “We usually do a 50/50 split with the library board and I suggest we stick with that until we have some type of official agreement. We don’t want to jeopardize the books in the library,” he said. The motion passed unanimously. The next city commission meeting will be at noon Thursday, June 15, at Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N.

Approaching fiscal-year end, center debt soars to $241k

By Bianca Benedí Since July 1, the center has Islander Reporter brought in $776,900 in income, At a board meeting May 30, the Center of Anna including $448,200 from fundraisMaria Island staff and board members discussed plans ing. to close a gap in revenue versus expenses. According to board treasurer Jim The center began its fiscal year July 2016 without Froeschle, the center’s finance reports debt after paying off the building loan and shoring up Lessig “spell out the situation very clearly.” the year-end expenses with funding from the BP oil Froeschle said every year since spill. 2009, when the new building at 407 However, as the 2016-17 fiscal year draws to a Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, was put close, the nonprofit has seen its debt grow to $241,800 into operation, the center’s debt has — and there’s no windfall in sight. exceeded $200,000. In April, the center’s income slowed down, widenAccording to Froeschle, the ing the gap by $51,800. Revenue for the month was Froeschle center has been unable to earn suf$44,200, including $15,100 from fundraising. ficient income to cover the overhead expenses required to operate. Center enrolls teens In an email to the Anna Maria City Commission, A teen summer camp at the Center of Anna Maria Froeschle said the center is “doing everything posIsland will offer games, activities and field trips two sible to broaden our revenue sources and strengthen our long-term financial viability.” days a week, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. However, he repeated his claim that community Camp plans will include visits to TreeUmph Adventure Course, Jumpin Fun Sports, Topgolf, Cel- centers usually receive more robust government fundebration Station, batting cages, an arcade, a Tampa ing. Expenses for May are not yet available. The fiscal Bay Rays game, archery lessons, Escape Bradenton year ends June 30. and more. Kristen Lessig, executive director of the center, The camp will begin June 13. said she is pursuing grants from the State College of For cost details and other information, call the Florida for communications, and is waiting for a decicenter at 941-778-1908.

sion on a grant from the Morey Foundation to fund the purchase of two vans for the after-school program. While the center’s finances decline, its summer activity lineup is in full swing. Lessig said summer camp registration is up. Lessig said 40 kids have registered for camp the week of June 5-9 — more than last year. She also said membership is up this year compared to last year, with more than five times the membership activity. The center is planning a trip to St. Petersburg in June for members of the Senior Adventures program, and the Center Select soccer team visited Disney World during the Memorial Day weekend to participate in a Memorial Day Soccer Shoot-Out event. In addition, a free soccer clinic is planned around the upcoming third annual Major Beach Soccer Tournament in partnership with the Bradenton Area Sports Commission. The qualifying tourney prior to the national championships is set to take place at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach July 29-30.

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BB commissioner plans chain restaurant on Bridge Street

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter “They’re successful,” Jake Spooner, Bradenton Beach City Commissioner and business owner said June 1 of the Daiquiri Deck, his potential tenant for his proposed development on Bridge Street. “One of the reason’s we are happy to have them as a tenant is because they are good at what they do.” Daiquiri Deck is a chain restaurant and bar with three locations in Sarasota County, and a soon-to-come fourth on south Siesta Key. Although Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar Bradenton Beach LLC was filed as a Florida corporation in February 2016, news of the restaurant as tenant for Spooner’s proposed development broke May 31 on Facebook, prompting a flurry of discussion. Spooner, owner of the Bridge Street Bazaar, 117 Bridge St., and The Fish Hole Miniature Golf, 115 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach, is in the planning phase for two adjacent, vacant parcels. He is planning a three-story structure with an open deck on the roof. The restaurant would occupy the second and third floors, and Spooner’s business, Bridge Street Bazaar, would relocate to the ground level in the new building. The city has approved zoning for the project, but has not received construction plans, according to building official Steve Gilbert. Currently, Anna Maria and Holmes Beach are considering extending moratoriums on “formula businesses” — chain businesses and franchises — and both cities will be discussing the matter in the next two months. Bradenton Beach does not have a moratorium prohibiting formula businesses, but businesses in this category would have to be incorporated into an ordinance, according to city attorney Ricinda Perry. “People have been referring to Daiquiri Deck as a franchise, and that just isn’t the case,” Spooner said June 1. “They are a local business owned by three

A computer drawing depicts a three-story development proposed for the combined vacant lots at 107 and 111 Bridge St. in Bradenton Beach. The property is owned by City Commissioner Jake Spooner. people and would be a tenant in our building, not a franchise.” He compared the arrangement to AMOB’s lease with the city — one of several restaurants owned by John Horne —for the restaurant space on the Historic Bridge Street Pier. When asked about how his business will affect noise and parking, big issues in the Bradenton Beach commercial district, Spooner said he is addressing

those concerns. He said the Daiquiri Deck will choose its entertainment, but representatives have assured him the music would be “low-key, like a solo-guitarist with one amp, not a major production,” Spooner said. Additionally, Spooner plans to provide jitney service between Bridge Street and the parking lots at Coquina Beach. “The jitney would benefit all of the Bridge Street businesses, not just mine,” Spooner said. Spooner has been working with designer Emily Anne Smith to create an old-Florida feeling for his development. “The architecture follows a Key West-style of design that matches other projects in the area that Smith has worked on, including Bridgewalk Resort across the street and the (Historic Bridge Street) Pier,” Spooner said. Vice Mayor John Chappie said he approves of the design. “It isn’t cookie cutter and keeps with the feel of the city,” Chappie said. With the attention on Facebook, the project has met with mostly positive reviews, according to Spooner. “On one page, out of 770 responses, the project received only nine negative ones,” Spooner said June 1. “I think people, overall, are excited with the plan.” A rendering by designer Emily Anne Smith of the front elevation of the proposed development on Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach. Plans call for moving Bridge Street Bazaar to the ground-level space and an outdoor restaurant-bar on the rooftop. Islander Courtesy Image

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As we learn this week that the Island Traffic Study has been underway for sometime, and a steering committee — named without public purview and meeting without an announcement to The Islander — we’re in a quandary. We’re faced with pieces that don’t fit the puzzle. We’ve no doubt the barrier islands in Manatee County — and beyond — have traffic problems. And we also know that solutions, other than the outrageous sky lift, gondola crossing or roller coaster shuttle are few and far between. This puzzle has moving parts. First, we have the $675K DOT study. It’s been touted by the city leaders on Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key. Then we have this week’s announcement of a Force Main 5 underground water and sewer line replacement — from Cortez Road to Manatee Avenue — starting construction. It’s guaranteed to snarl traffic for two years. Hmmm. How does that fit into a traffic study — planned for “peak season” traffic just to get the full picture of the problems? But wait ... that’s not enough for this “big picture” puzzle to really take shape. We have some officials pushing SunTrail — Shared-Use Nonmotorized Trail Program — a statewide system of roadways combining two lanes of traffic with adjoining pedestrian and bicycle paths — including a directive and funding from the DOT. I find the prospect of the trail program — with barriers and dividers limited by narrow island roads too “metro” for my tastes— unsuited for the old Florida image and the character of AMI. As the roadway construction, future plans and the study converge — it all seems to be headed toward conflict. Once again, a study conducted years ago in downtown Sarasota that looked forward — as opposed to back at problems — comes to mind. R/UDAT. If we only had the foresight. Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team to the rescue. It helps transform communities by developing a citizen-led vision for a better future, with teams of experts (yes, experts) developing implementation strategies that produce results. More than another study and a clash of government solutions, we need vision. We need to regroup and assess the big picture. — Bonner Joy

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‘Big fuss’

I was reading The Islander and hoping to find information about a Memorial Day gathering at our new flagpole in Anna Maria. I had attended last year and wanted to take a few family members this year. I found the information I was looking for but I was disappointed to find it printed with a green background. Green? I also was disappointed the information was not on the front page with a flag unfurled for the background. It would be lovely if it covered the whole front page. I think everyone who enjoys their freedoms should clearly know about our wonderful little tribute to our service men and women. I hope this newspaper will make a big fuss over our country, our flag and our service men and women in the future! Jan Ancker, Anna Maria

Trees could be donated in honor of veterans. Of course, I will donate a tree — especially if the service can be partly air conditioning. Memorial Day was hot. Christa Culligan, Tampa

Meaning of service

Special thanks to Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy, the staff at city hall, veterans in attendance and also the speaker. What a testament! We were privileged to have our two grandchildren in attendance. We don’t believe they knew much about the service’s meaning before hand, but with the promise of ice cream afterward and an hour-plus Memorial Day discussion ensuing, we know they are now introduced to the true meaning behind Memorial Day. Lynn and Jack Brennan, Anna Maria

Puzzled no more Editor’s Note: The Islander is the organizer and Thank you for increasing the size of the text on sponsor of a Veterans Day tribute held each year at the The New York Times crossword in The Islander. veterans monument at Holmes Beach City Hall. I noticed my husband not squinting while solving Salute and sacrifice the puzzle in the latest issue. Memorial Day was very hot. Maybe his crow’s feet will go away. I went to the Memorial Day service by the flagpole He does love doing those puzzles. in Anna Maria and stood in the sliver of shade that a Neil Loden, Hollywood, California tree provided. Big thanks It was unsettling to see many there in long pants, A raffle conducted by Moonracer Animal Rescue sport jackets and military uniforms. This is a medical offered a lucky ticket holder a prize Mercedes condisaster waiting to happen. Here are a few suggestions: Start with the music vertible. The car was donated to the pet rescue and and introductions. Move on to raising the flag and plac- the raffle drawing was held May 25 at Shake Station, ing the wreath. Then have the music lead everyone to 4219 US 301, Ellenton, FL. The 1985 Mercedes Benz Roser Memorial Community Church, where a speech was donated by Rhonda and Joey Poklemba to raise funds for Moonracer Rescue’s new pet-care facility in is given, followed by cookies and drinks. I wanted to thank veterans for their service, but it Duette and to care for the many needy, homeless pets in Manatee County. was too hot. I had to go. At the very least, more shade trees are needed. PLEASE SEE OPiNiON, NEXT PAGE

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Tim Karau of Moonracer Animal Rescue and rescue ambassador Anastasia model with the prize Mercedes at Shake Station in Ellenton. And the winner is...

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County, Red Cross offering disaster training

Manatee County Emergency Management and the American Red Cross of Southwest Florida will offer two classes for people interested in assisting at evacuation shelters. The shelters would open to the public when local evacuation orders are given. The classes will be at 9 a.m. Monday, June 12, and Wednesday, June 14, at the Manatee County Public Safety Center, 2101 47th Terrace E., Bradenton. “Local volunteers are our greatest resource to quickly and effectively meet our disaster response needs,” Emergency Management Chief Sherilyn Burris said in a news release. “This training is a great next step for the dozens of disaster volunteer and servicedriven organizations in Manatee County. Not only are shelter volunteers provided with a safe place during tropical storms and hurricanes, their actions make a difference in the lives and safety of our residents.” To register, call the county at 941-749-3500.

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Tickets were $100 and 149 tickets were sold. The lucky winner is Ana DelGado of Miami. She and her dog are planning a trip to Bradenton to collect their prize and have lunch with Moonracer’s ambassador, Anastasia the rescue dog, and her guardian, Tim Karau, a Moonracer board member. Moonracer Animal Rescue thanks its supporters, The Islander newspaper, Suncoast Pet magazine, the host of our event, Andy Ameres, owner of the Shake Station, and all volunteers who gave their time and energy to promoting this incredible fundraiser. We also want to thank the many people around the country for purchasing tickets and supporting our pet rescue. This was a fantastic gift — thank you to the Poklembas — to better the lives of homeless animals. — Lisa Williams, Moonracer founder

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10&20 years ago In the headlines: June 4, 1997

• The Anna Maria Island Recreational Pathway Committee — and its bike path plan — were put on hold as officials in Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach discussed what if any action they wanted to take on the issue. • A groundbreaking took place at the Island Players theater at Pine Avenue and Gulf Drive in Anna Maria. The ceremony marked the start of renovations — estimated at $80,000 — at the city-owned playhouse. • Manatee County commissioners approved the purchase of Riverview Pointe property for a public park adjacent to DeSoto National Memorial in west Bradenton. The 9-acre park would preserve Native American middens, a natural spring and six habitats.

In the headlines: June 6, 2007

• Holmes Beach Police Officer Pete Lannon died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He had served as the resource officer at Anna Maria Elementary for seven years, teaching many children about right and wrong and the risks of drug use and abuse. • Barry broke out of the box early. The tropical storm arrived on the Gulf Coast just hours into the 2007 Atlantic hurricane season. On Anna Maria Island, there was no wind but a lot of rain — appreciated after weeks without precipitation. • Holmes Beach Mayor Rich Bohnenberger announced the city’s plan to dedicate the reconstructed Key Royale Bridge to military service members and veterans.

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Aqua developer submits ‘mumbo jumbo’ to county planners By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter Uncertainty comes along with a recent developers’ plans for high-rise condos on Sarasota Bay. Two documents were provided to county planners by King Engineering Associates Inc. May 17 in response to Manatee County commissioners’ requests for the number, location and height of the residential high-rises. The mixed-use project is proposed for 529 acres, south of Cortez Road on Sarasota Bay, north of the IMG Golf Academy and southeast of Cortez. According to Nicole Knapp, county planning section manager, Misty Servia sent an eight-page height analysis and a one-sentence revision to a proposed ordinance that would approve the large-scale development on behalf of developers Carlos Beruff and Larry Lieberman of Long Bar Pointe LLLP and Cargor Partners VIII — without a cover letter. The Beruff-led team is looking for the Manatee County Board of Commissioners’ approval for 2,894 homes and 78,000 square feet of commercial space and a 191-acre rezone. According to Stu Smith, a local Sierra Club and Suncoast Waterkeeper representative, the developers’ height analysis is “a lot of mumbo jumbo” that doesn’t provide answers. The developers’ analysis states a maximum of four 145-foot buildings are planned. It also indicates a second type of building of up to 95 feet — without designating how many or where they would be built. The one-sentence revision doesn’t account for the number or whereabouts of buildings to be constructed above the county’s 35-foot height restriction. Servia declined comment when asked to further explain her submission. Smith believes the analysis and the new Beruffbacked statement keeps the developers’ plan for high rises up in the air and under the radar. The developers give only a general location for high rises in a pink-colored section on the general development plan, “about as close to the water as they can get,” he said. The proposed stipulation would “enable a violation of the land development code,” Smith added. According to the LDC, the applicant “shall provide” conceptual plans for the high rises. “The word ‘shall’ means there’s no wiggle room here,” he said. Smith predicted BOCC Chair Betsy Benac “would not be happy” with the developers’ submittals. The commissioners’ requests for details came May 4 after Benac called out an error in a staff report, which may have led people to believe developers had proposed only two high-rises — a 75-foot five-story and a 145-foot-tall building of 13 stories. Staff, Beruff and developer attorney Ed Vogler agreed at the May meeting that two types of buildings at those heights were proposed — not two buildings. Developer documents filed with the Southwest Florida Water Management District for a state permit approved in April show 24 high rises.

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The Bradenton Boat Show will offer a series of workshops, seminars alongside the display of new boats and fishing gear. The show will be at the Bradenton Area Convention Center June 9-11. Show hours will be 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, June 9; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, June 10; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, June 11. Admission is $5 for those over 12. The convention center is at 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto. For more information, including fishing school schedules, go online to bradentonboatshow.com or call 727-894-3644.

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An aerial photo shows the 529acre site where land clearing has begun for the proposed Aqua By The Bay development, including 2,894 homes and 78,000 square feet of commercial space. Islander Photo: Jack Elka The county commissioners, who’d received a 3-2 recommending vote from the planning commission, stopped short of voting May 4, fearing the planning commission may have based its vote on erroneous information. Tentative dates for the next Aqua hearings are July 13 before the planning commission and Aug. 16 before the BOCC. According to Knapp, the planners may still ask the developers for more information. Beruff and Lieberman first proposed the property as Long Bar Pointe but were turned down by the

county in 2013. The developers reincarnated Long Bar as Aqua By The Bay in 2015. The developers sued the county after its first rejection, challenging the county’s coastal policies as unconstitutional takings, but lost in February in the 2nd District Court of Appeal. More than 1,000 people protested Beruff’s first attempt to skirt Manatee County’s coastal authority at the Bradenton Area Convention Center in 2013. On May 4 at the county commission chambers, an estimated 250-300 people attended the six-hour meeting. Aqua By The Bay’s general development plan is depicted on a colorcoded map. In a May 17 submission to county planners, the developers designated the pink area for four highrises, each exceeding a height of 95 feet. Islander Courtesy Graphic: Manatee County

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West Manatee fire rescue Anna Maria City • June 15, 6 p.m., commission. • June 8, 6 p.m., city commission. WMFR administration building, 6417 Third Ave. • June 13, 4 p.m., planning and zoning. W., Bradenton, wmfr.org. • June 22, 6 p.m., city commission. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 941Manatee County 708-6130, cityofannamaria.com. • June 7, 1:30 p.m., county board (budget review). Bradenton Beach • June 13, 9 a.m., county board (budget • June 7, 9:30 a.m., CIP. review). • June 7, 10 a.m., CRA. • June 14, 1:30 p.m., county board (budget • June 7, 11 a.m., pier team. review). • June 7, 3 p.m., Scenic WAVES. • June 14, 6 p.m., county board (budget • June 8, 1 p.m., department heads. review). • June 15, noon, city commission. • June 15, 1:30 p.m., county board (budget • June 20, 1 p.m., city commission. review). • June 21, 1 p.m., planning and zoning. • June 15, 6 p.m., county board (budget Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., review). 941-778-1005, cityofbradentonbeach.org. • June 20, 9 a.m., county board. Administration building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Holmes Beach Bradenton, 941-748-4501, mymanatee.org. • June 7, 7 p.m., planning commission. • June 13, 6 p.m., city commission. Of interest • June 15, 6 p.m., city commission. • June 21, 2 p.m., Coalition of Barrier Island • June 27, 6 p.m., city commission. Elected Officials, Longboat Key Town Hall. • June 29, 6 p.m., city commission. Send notices to calendar@islander.org and Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, news@islander.org. 941-708-5800, holmesbeachfl.org.

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Minto steps up marina construction at Perico development

By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter Heavy equipment and workers with florescent vests have become part of the waterfront view on Perico Island near the northeast apron of the Anna Maria Island Bridge. Minto Bradenton LLC, part of Florida-based Minto Communities, began dredging a marina in April at Harbour Isle Anna Maria Sound, according to Brian Cale, vice president for land development. The pace of the construction of the marina that first broke ground a year ago was on the upswing the week of May 29. “The steel showed up this week,” Cale said May 30. Plans for the public marina include 55 wet slips and 128 dry slips at 12300 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. When the dredging is complete, Cale said, “an existing entry channel will be re-established at a navi-

gable depth.” About 10,000 yards of fill will be removed from the site, he added. The next step in the construction will be to set the steel around the perimeter of the basin. A floating dock will provide wet slips and a structure will include three racks of dry storage. “Everything should be buttoned up and ready to show off by March next year,” Cale said about the new marina. After the marina is constructed, a 35,000-squarefoot retail center with a ship’s store, restaurants and more is expected. Minto Communities LLC of Toronto and Fort Lauderdale bought the property in 2009 with entitlements for 686 units. Cale said the Harbour Isle subdivision is about one-half built out and 75 percent sold. Two areas of “living shorelines,” including along the seawall near Harbour Isle’s private beach club,

A turbidity barrier hanging from yellow floats, screens muddy water alongside the Minto Communities’ sales office — the future home of a marina with 55 wet slips, 128 dry slips and 35,000 square feet of retail space.

were developed to settle a Southwest Florida Water Management District case brought by former Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash. Shoreline plantings include Fakahatchee grass, beach sunflower, marsh hay cordgrass, railroad vine, blanket flower and sunshine mimosa. “The towers still have to be built,” Cale said, adding they’ve been approved and how many will be built “depends on the market.” According to The Islander archive, two 12-story towers were previously approved by the city of Bradenton. Harbour Isle already includes 39 three-unit buildings in several neighborhoods and 11 four-story buildings of 12 units in Marina Walk. “It’s a beautiful view out there,” Cale said. Catherine Hartley, director of planning and community development, did not return calls June 1-2 about future construction.

A dredging contractor works May 30 to re-establish the boating channel near the shoreline of the Harbour Isle development on Perico Island. Islander Photos: Kathy Prucnell

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Friday, June 9 9:45 a.m. — Senior Adventures depart for a tour of the emergency dispatch center in Sarasota and lunch at Captain Brian’s. Departing from Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-538-0945. 2 p.m. — Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. Saturday, June 10 8:30 a.m. — Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria breakfast and program, Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe at Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1383. Tuesday, June 13 Noon — Anna Maria Island Rotary Club gathers for lunch and a ONGOING OFF ANNA MARIA ISLAND program, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Fee applies. Information: 941-462-4016. • Fourth Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Stelliferous Live star exploration, Wednesday, June 14 South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Noon — Adult coloring club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Information: 941-746-4131. Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. • Most first Saturdays, Family Night at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: ONGOING ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND 941-746-4131. • “Teeth Beneath: the Wild World of Gators, Crocs and Cai• Second and fourth Wednesdays, 11 a.m. Just Older Youth/ mans” exhibit, Mote Marine Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Park- JOY Brown Bag Lunch Series, Roser Memorial Community Church, way, Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: 941-388-4441. 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414. • Thursdays, 7 p.m., Overeaters Anonymous meets, the EpisLOOKING AHEAD copal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 813-494-6518. July 22, Snooty’s Birthday Bash, Bradenton. • Third Thursdays, 11:45 a.m., Successful Women Aligning Together meets, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton GAMES, SPORTS Beach. Fee applies. Information: 941-345-5135.

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Aging in Paradise hosts Reiki program

The Aging in Paradise Resource Center will host a “Reiki II Share Session” at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 14. An announcement said, “Reiki Share is for the purpose of sharing experiences, answering questions and exchanging Reiki.” Reiki is a healing technique based on the principle that the therapist can channel energy into the patient by means of touch. The program is open to people who already have completed a Reiki II course. Virginia Steagall, a retired nursing educator who has been teaching Reiki for 20 years, will lead the program. The cost to attend is $10 per person. The center is at 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. For reservations are more information, call the center at 941-383-6493

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Senior adventures to visit 911 dispatch center

The Senior Adventures of Anna Maria Island will tour of a 911 dispatch center in Sarasota, followed by lunch, Friday, June 9. The adventurers will depart from the Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach, and from the Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, at 9:30 a.m. Other plans include: â&#x20AC;˘ A visit to the Holocaust museum in St. Petersburg Friday, June 16, followed by lunch at Mazzaro Italian Market. The group will depart from the Center of Anna Maria Island at 9:45 a.m. and Annie Silver at 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ A meeting at Annie Silver at 10 a.m. Friday, June 23, to hear from Suzi Fox, executive director of Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring. â&#x20AC;˘ A book sale and potluck lunch at Annie Silver 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, June 30. For more information or to RSVP for activities, call Kay Bell at 941-538-0945 or Peg Miller at 941778-3106.

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Cruise benefits Friends of De Soto

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Who you gonna call for an emergency on the beach? By Bianca Benedí Islander Reporter Stay safe on the beaches: Talk to your lifeguard. That’s what Lt. Karl Payne, Manatee County Marine Rescue lifeguard, recommends people do when they arrive for a day at the beach. In addition, Payne says, check for weather alerts before planning your trip, pay attention to your surroundings, use sun protection and stay hydrated. Payne is one of 16 lifeguards who monitor Manatee Public Beach and Coquina Beach 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the summer months. They stop monitoring at 5 p.m. the remainder of the year. As part of the Manatee County Marine Rescue team, Payne has 14 years under his belt to back up his recommendations. “I love being outside and the adrenaline rush of saving people,” said Payne, who began lifeguarding with a part-time job at the age of 15. “It’s something I really like to do.” That enthusiasm is necessary for a high-stakes job. Although a day at the beach is a fun vacation for most people, situations can turn dangerous in seconds, and emergencies on the beach are a daily reality. Summer coincides with hurricane season as well, which means choppy weather and strong winds become a greater threat. Some days are worse than others, Payne says, citing the crowded beach on Mother’s Day. There were 18 rescues that day out of a total 38 conducted thus far in 2017. “It was a pretty hectic day with big waves, big rip currents and a lot of saves,” said lifeguard Marshall

From lifeguard tower 4 at Coquina Beach June 3, Manatee County Marine Rescue lifeguard Cole Ross keeps an eye out for beachgoer and swimmer safety and rip currents in the water. Islander Photo: Bianca Benedí Greene. The skies were sunny with spotted clouds that day, but choppy waves and rip currents can form in any weather. Greene, who’s been a lifeguard for 10 years, added that there’s one particular spot on Manatee Beach between towers 3 and 4 where a deep cut in the sand causes frequent rip currents. “Every lifeguard knows to keep their eye on that spot,” he said. Lifeguards are trained to respond rapidly to alerts or signs of trouble. On May 24, Payne said, his tower

received an alert that someone was being washed out in the surf from Beer Can Island at the northern end of Longboat Key, pulled by the outgoing tide. “We had to launch a Jet Ski to get the patient.... He ended up being OK. If it wasn’t for us he might have been washed out farther and drowned,” Payne said. In 2011, two shark attacks occurred off Anna Maria Island, both in the northernmost, secluded end of the island, where no lifeguards are stationed. The patients were OK, but not all are so lucky. Two swimmers died in 2010 after getting caught in a rip current — again at the unprotected north-end beach. Although the Marine Rescue team responded and brought the swimmers to shore, both died from fatigue-induced heart attacks. Swimming in a secluded area comes with increased risk. Payne says swimmers should go where lifeguards are present. According to statistics collected by the U.S. Lifeguarding Association, more than 80 percent of rescues are caused by rip current conditions, making it the greatest threat to swimmers. That’s not to say that every beach visit is dangerous — according to information from MCMR, of the more than 1.4 million visitors to Manatee beaches thus far this year, there have been 38 water rescues, 59 medical emergencies and 94 incidents of distress — anything from lost children to a fight breaking out. Regardless of the weather and a person’s swimming ability, beachgoers should seek out a lifeguard. Swim safe.

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A crowd gathers May 29 at City Pier Park at the corner of North Bay Boulevard and Pine Avenue in Anna Maria. The city sponsored the Memorial Day salute to recognize those who lost their lives in military service. Islander Photos: Courtesy City of Anna Maria/LeAnne Addy

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Memorial Day beachgoers, parking problems top past years By Terry O’Connor Islander Reporter By the morning of May 27, the Memorial Day holiday crush had released its grip on Anna Maria Island roadways, beaches and restaurants. The impression it left behind remains for law enforcement officials. “This year, we had more people on the beaches than I’ve ever seen before,” said Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer. “It was wall-towall people. There was no way we Tokajer could count them all.” As an illustration of crowd size, Tokajer said the HBPD’s ATV was forced to swing into the Gulf of Mexico while reuniting a family with a missing child because there was no room on the shore to maneuver the vehicle. Diaz “The crowds were so thick, we had to drive in the water,” he said. Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Russ Schnering agreed this year’s crowd looked to be a record. “I can tell you it definitely seemed like more of a crowd than Schnering Easter or Memorial Day last year,” Schnering said. One tangible measure of traffic volume is the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office issued 71 parking tickets over the three-day weekend compared with 15 a year ago. “It was a busy weekend, but for the most part everybody behaved themselves,” Schnering said. Schnering heads up the MCSO-Anna Maria substation. However, Pamela Gibbs, Anna Maria’s building code and parking enforcement manager, said the northern tip of the island didn’t tag nearly as many parking scofflaws this Memorial Day weekend as last

Illegally parked cars line Gulf Drive May 28 at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. The city issued more than 300 parking citations during the Memorial Day weekend. Islander Photo: Courtesy BBPD

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year’s holiday weekend. Anna Maria code enforcement officers issued 423 parking citations in a 2016 crackdown compared with 165 this year. “The reason why our tickets are drastically down is I think people have learned we take our parking seriously,” Gibbs said. “Our roads are so tiny.” Bradenton Beach Police Sgt. Lenard Diaz said May 30 his team was tallying up the holiday tickets, but Mayor Bill Shearon said June 1 that the BBPD had issued 350-plus parking tickets.

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By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter The Bradenton Beach Police Department issued a record-breaking 300-plus parking citations in the city this Memorial Day weekend. Throughout the weekend, illegally parked cars lined Gulf Drive near Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. However, people opted to pay the $35 fine instead of paying for parking at a beach closer to home. “People who came from outside the county said the $35 parking fee Shearon is half of what they would pay just to park at other beaches, and that’s if they could even find parking there,” Bradenton Beach Police Chief Sam Speciale said June 2. Bradenton Beach Mayor Bill Shearon said he spoke with people who said they came to the island for the holiday because parking is free and the amenities at Coquina Beach, including bathrooms, concessions and a playground trump other beaches in

the area. He also cited the shops and restaurants on Bridge Street as a draw. “It’s a very attractive situation,” Shearon said. “Amenities to suit everybody.” Additionally, Shearon said people he encountered on his daily walks told him they came to Bradenton Beach because it’s not as crowded and it’s safer, with a visible police presence. However, BBPD officers soon will be using an electronic system for citations and parking fines will increase to $50. The electronic ticketing system awaits a review and a draft resolution from the city attorney before final approval and implementation. Speciale said by the end of the holiday weekend, officers were almost out of tickets on their pads. “We wrote so many tickets we were running out of them, so we had to stop,” Speciale said. “We are a true beach destination,” Shearon said. “As more people find us, we have to consider how it affects the city and adjust accordingly.”

HBPD reports clerk Chris Putnam reported 250 parking citations were issued this holiday weekend, compared to 258 in 2016. In Holmes Beach, where beach and road traffic was heaviest on Anna Maria Island, Tokajer said HBPD had six officers patrolling each day along with six deputies from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, including two mounted patrols. Despite defusing a couple of fights and issuing a handful of alcohol violations, Tokajer said the holiday was largely peaceful, even when the Anna Maria Island Bridge was closed for 90 minutes May 28 by a traffic accident with minor injuries. “I’m happy no more incidents or crimes occurred,” he said. “We were prepared.” U.S. Coast Guard accounts also paint a peaceful picture of boat activity in the Gulf of Mexico. Petty Officer Eric Wilk of Coast Guard Station Cortez said there was a good amount of boat traffic around Jewfish Key near the south end of Anna Maria Island during the holiday but no BUI — boating under the influence — citations were issued during the weekend. Coast Guard Lt. Kyle Johnson was on duty May 28 when a disabled vessel was reported about 10 miles southwest of Anna Maria Island. Sectors St. Petersburg and Cortez sent search vessels but the investigation ended after 90 minutes when the vessel owner’s cellphone was pinged on the highway. “Surprisingly, that is all we had,” Johnson said. Johnson said a flare sighting around sunset May 27 near Tarpon Springs also spurred an investigation but, unsurprisingly, it came up empty. “Nationally, 98 percent of flare sightings yield no results,” Johnson said. “It’s people shooting off flares for fun or a person who thinks they saw a flare saw but saw something else. We still have to do our due diligence.” Not all city officials faced a lot of holiday pressure. For some, the aftermath is where the heavy lifting comes in. “We just lose a day,” Holmes Beach city clerk Stacey Johnston said May 26 on the eve of the holiday weekend. “Our office is not usually affected the week of the holiday.” Then, with a slight groan, she added: “Next week, we’ll be doing the parking tickets.”

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Local high school scholars rewarded for excellence

Four area graduating high school seniors will take some extra cash in their pockets when they venture to college in the fall. The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce handed out scholarships to four high school graduates May 23 and May 30 at the chamber office in Holmes Beach. Christian Balos, Marc Brunot, Brenda Garcia and Jonathan Haynes received this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chamber awards. Brenda Garcia graduated from Palmetto High School in May with straight Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for her four years of high school. She also managed 13 years of perfect attendance, starting with kindergarten. Brenda is an Advanced International Certificate of Education recipient, a National Honor Society member, a Golden Herald Award recipient and Palmetto High yearbook editor. She has been enrolled in college courses for the past year at the local community college and maintains a 4.0 grade average. She will be pursuing an accounting degree at the University of Central Florida. Jonathan Haynes also graduated from Palmetto High School with a 4.7 GPA. He took numerous advanced placement courses in macroeconomics, calculus and accounting. He is a member of the National Honor Society and an AICE participant. Jonathan works at the Rocky Bluff Public Library in addition to participating on the Palmetto High A-Team, the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s academic team, as well as the varsity track and cross county teams. He plans to seek a degree in finance from the University of South Florida and to seek internships for experience while attaining his degree. Marc Brunot recently graduated from Bayshore High School while completing 21 hours toward an Associate of Arts degree at State College of Flor-

Marc Brunot receives his Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce scholarship award May 23 at the chamber office from chamber scholarship committee chair Karen LaPensee.

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In addition to his 4.27 GPA, Marc logged more than 200 volunteer hours this year. He had perfect attendance since fourth-grade, received the Ronald McDonald Take Stock in Children scholarship and the Rotary Youth Leadership Award this spring. Marc started the first Rotary Interact Club at Bayshore High. He will attend Florida Gulf Coast University to pursue an accounting degree. Christian Balos graduated from Lakewood Ranch High School with a 4.17 GPA, while taking advanced placement and honors courses in myriad subjects.

He a Golden Herald Nominee, a member of the National Honor Society and a varsity baseball player. Christian also participated in the Technology Student Association at Lakewood Ranch High. Florida State University is Balosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; college of choice and he will be seeking a computer engineer degree. He also plans to begin an internship work while pursuing his degree at FSU. The recipients were selected by the chamber scholarship committee that includes chair Karen LaPensee, Michael Vejins, Wende Webb and Barbara Murphy. Ââ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sandy Ambrogi Jonathan Haynes, middle left, Brenda Garcia and Christian Balos are flanked May 30 by Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce members Wende Webb, left, Barbara Murphy and Michael Vejins, right, at the chamber office in Holmes Beach. Islander Photos: Sandy Ambrogi

Island Players present scholarship awards

The Island Players recently presented three local students with the 2017 Dolores Harrell Scholarship Award. The theater group presented awards to Haley Hines, Alyssa Ness and A.J. Cali. Haley is graduating from Manatee High School and has frequently been seen on the stage at Island Players. She will major in theater at New College of Florida. An artist and graduating senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, Alyssa plans to attend the Florida School of the Arts. A.J. is an actor and student at SCF Collegiate School. He will attend the University of Tampa. An announcement from the Island Players said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Congratulations to these fine students and best of luck to all the applicants. Island Players is very pleased to have the opportunity to assist area students to continue their education in the arts each year.â&#x20AC;? There were 10 applications for the scholarships. Students stream out the Anna Maria Elementary School front doors May 31 just after the last dismissal bell of the 2016-17 school year sounded. Islander Photo: Sandy Ambrogi

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The three classes of fifthgraders at Anna Maria Elementary School in Holmes Beach gathered May 30 for the final class meal in the school music room. The Beach House Restaurant in Bradenton Beach furnished the meals for the farewell lunch. Islander Photos: Sandy Ambrogi

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Squiggling and squirming, as usual, was all part of their last meal together. The graduating fifth-grade classes at Anna Maria Elementary shared their last lunch at the school May 30 in the music room. Volunteers decorated tables with crepe paper flowA new principal for a day ers and shells and students munched on lunch choices Fifth-grader Kolbe Huffman stands May 24 with furnished by the Beach House in Bradenton Beach. Anna Maria Elementary principal Jackie FeatherTeachers acted as “servers,” handing out boxed ston as he prepares to become “principal for the burgers and chicken meals, pouring drinks and doling day.” Kolbe’s parents purchased the prize May 12 out condiments at the tables. Meanwhile, students hudduring the PTO’s Spring Fling. Coincidentally, Kolbe and twin sister Kylie celebrated their birthday dled and signed one another’s yearbooks and talked about summer vacation. May 24. Islander Courtesy Photo The students also were treated to a slide show with pictures of themselves from infancy up through this Red noses address year’s school experiences. childhood poverty When asked if they had to go to school on May Through a parent donation and an anonymous 31, the official last day, one student quipped, “No, not donor, Anna Maria Elementary School students are really and I’m not.” hoping to raise awareness about child poverty in the United States and abroad. Many AME students in kindergarten through fifthgrade donned the signature red noses May 25 in an awareness program effect to help kids be safe, healthy, educated and empowered. The event is run by the charity Comic Relief Inc. AME mother Carly Bell, who has boys in the fourth- and fifth-grade, donated some of the red noses and the rest were provided by an anonymous donor. AME’s kindergarten, fourth-graders and some fifth-graders took part in Red Nose Day. Members of the Anna Maria Elementary kindergarten classes show off their red noses May 25 during Red Nose Day, which aims to end child poverty. Islander Courtesy Photos

Graduating AME fifth-grader Garrett Nunemaker writes a note in a yearbook May 30 during the class farewell lunch.

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The changing of the guard is taking place for the Anna Maria Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization. New officers for the 2017-18 AME-PTO board were announced May 29. Nicole Teich has been elected president and Jessica Baugher again will serve as vice president. Emily Wattstein is the new secretary. Mauri Zaccagnino will remain as PTO treasurer, with Mandy Elmore filling the co-treasurer slot. AME principal Jackie Featherston is the executive board adviser and teachers Kelly Crawford and Gary Wooten hold staff representative seats.

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Braelyn Curtis, 5, trimphantly holds up a treasure chest she dug out during the Privateers’ Treasure Hunt challenge June 3 at Snooks Adams Day.

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Four-year old Demauri Smith grasps the mane of his pony during a ride May 20 in the waters of Palma Sola Bay. Demauri’s grandmother, Connie Smith, holds the lead line. The pair came from Sarasota for a pony ride and swim in the bay. Islander Photo: Sandy Ambrogi

and the author’s book, “The Renegade Gospel.” Roser is at 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. For more information or to register, go to www.roserchurch/next, call the church office at 941-778-0414 or contact the Rev. Neil Crowell at 980-521-7129. Sunday worship at Roser is 8:30 a.m. in the chapel and 10 a.m. in the sanctuary. Church school and a nursery are available during the 10 a.m. service. RoserRobics continues throughout the summer at The Rev. Dr. 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays at the church. Get Mike Slaugh- fit and bring two canned goods to be used as weights ter will be and left for the food pantry after class. featured in CrossPointe Fellowship is offering A-MAZE-D a series of Vacation Bible School 9 a.m.-noon June 26-30 for talks at Roser children age 4 to fifth- grade. The program is open to Memorial all. Registration forms are available at mycps.org and Community the church office, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Church. Advance registration is not required. Slaughter is CrossPointe offers Sunday worship at 9 a.m., folan author and lowed by study and fellowship at 10:30 a.m. in Life lead pastor Groups for all ages. of GinghamsThe Episcopal Church of the Annunciation is hostburg Church ing Sunday worship at 9 a.m., alternating between Rite in Ohio, I and Rite II. Rite I will be June 11. where he has A shorter, more intimate Eucharist and healing served for prayer service is offered at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays at 36 years. This photo, published two weeks ago in the church. A midweek Bible study is open to all at 9 The Islander, mistakenly identified Slaughter as Tim a.m. Tuesday, June 13, in Lowe Hall, 4408 Gulf Drive, Huppert. Islander Courtesy Photo Holmes Beach. Christ Church, 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, holds worship service Sundays at 10 a.m. Following the service, the Rev. Norman Pritchard leads a study on the Book of Acts. No Bible study experience is needed. All are welcome to attend. The class begins at 11:15 a.m. in the church choir room.

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One Bean visited frequently, unknowingly rooted on AMI

By Bianca Benedí Islander Reporter John Bean’s family never really left Anna Maria Island, unlike some of his early settler counterparts. In 1892, George Emerson Bean became the first homesteader on Anna Maria Island, settling at what is now known as Bean’s Point at the northernmost tip of the island. He had seven children that make up the descendants of the Bean family, which now has grown to be many. Among them were George Wilhelm Bean, John Bean’s great-grandfather. While other children of George Emerson Bean left the island to settle elsewhere, Wilhelm Bean stuck around. Today, most of his descendants live in the Tampa area. John Bean grew up taking family vacations to the island. “You had to bring just about everything you needed for two weeks,” he said. “There were no Publixes or stores nearby.” Traveling from the mainland to Anna Maria required driving across the Cortez Bridge, a long, wooden structure that crossed the bay in Bradenton Beach at the southern end of Anna Maria Island. Then they’d have to drive up through mangrove forests on a single shell road to reach their vacation spot at Bean Point, he said. “Most of Bean Point was just swamp then,” he said. Despite spending his childhood on the island, John

didn’t discover his family connection to the spot until his Great Aunt Evelyn moved from Detroit. “She was an advocate of the family history,” he said. Today, of course, everything on the island is different. For one thing, he said, the island appears to have grown in size, thanks to dredged canals and sand rejuvenation projects for development. “It’s gotten more crowded over the years,” he said. The marine life is sparser as well, he said, thanks to overfishing and pollution. In 2006, John and his wife, Vilma, retired and moved to Ellenton, closer than ever to the island where he spent his childhood vacations. The couple began volunteering at the Anna Maria Island Historical Society Museum in 2008, serving as docents and sharing their personal and historical connection to the island with visitors. “It was interesting to relate what we knew,” he said. He didn’t meet his extended family, however, until Lisa Mayfield got in touch with him in the fall of 2015 about putting together a Bean Family Reunion. Mayfield had contacted the historical society looking for any local Beans, and she was put in touch with John. “I didn’t even know they existed,” he said about Mayfield’s branch of the Bean family. “She came in the summer of 2016 to visit. It was nice to get together with them, and it was great for her to organize it all.”

Wanda Crummey, Anna Maria Island Historical Society volunteer, gives members of the Bean family a tour of the museum for a look at life on Anna Maria Island a century ago. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

While the Beans may have been sown across the country, they’re still planted strong at home. Although his grandson’s graduation ceremony prevented him from attending the main reunion event, John was able to connect with a host of extended family members at a Friday evening gathering at the Anna Maria City Pier Restaurant. The welcome reception was hosted by The Islander.

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Cops & Court By Kathy Prucnell, Islander Reporter

Bradenton Beach police nab home invader

A 27-year-old Bradenton woman was arrested in connection with a home invasion and two vehicle burglaries in the 100 block of 13th Street South in Bradenton Beach. Bradenton Beach Police Officer Josh Betts found Jamie Hall at 9 a.m. May 30 in the 900 block of Gulf Drive hiding in a parking garage, according to Bradenton Beach Detective Sgt. Lenard Diaz. Hall had allegedly entered a residence, where a man was sleeping in a bedroom, by breaking glass in his Hall back door. She allegedly pointed a box cutter at the man and demanded his money and car keys. The man ran out of his residence to a neighbor and called police. No injuries were reported. Diaz said Hall left the home without taking anything, but she allegedly broke into two vehicles in the same block. Items stolen from the vehicles — keys, sunglasses and eyeglasses — were found in her possession, Diaz said. “She didn’t resist, but denied everything,” he said, adding that the officers noted she was sweating heavily and her behavior was erratic. According to the BBPD report, the suspect and victims are “complete strangers.” After the arrest, Hall was transported to Manatee County jail, where at The Islander press time she was

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being held on $33,000 bond. Her arraignment is set for 9 a.m. Friday, June 30, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

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5:38 p.m. May 29 after a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission patrol officer observed the man fighting and responded to break up the fight. Murphy shoved the FWC officer during the fight, according to the officer’s affidavit. Murphy Witnesses provided photos of Murphy punching a 16-year-old and statements alleging the abuse. FWC charged Murphy with battery on a police officer, resisting an officer with violence, abuse of a child without great harm and fighting in a public place, disturbing others. Murphy was transported to the Manatee County jail, booked and was released on $4,500 bond. His court arraignment is set for Friday, June 30, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

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Island police blotter

Anna Maria May 24, 200 block of Iris Street, domestic. Manatee County Sheriff’s Office dispatched an officer for a disturbance but no injuries were reported. May 24, 100 block of Palm Drive. A person was reported for defecating on the beach. Anna Maria is policed by MCSO. Bradenton Beach May 28, 1800 Gulf Drive South, traffic arrest. A 21-year-old Tampa man was stopped after an officer observed him driving erratically. The man was arrested for driving without a license and transported to Manatee County jail. During the vehicle search, police found a wallet belonging to someone else in the trunk. The wallet was seized and placed in a property locker. The vehicle was towed. May 29, city anchorage, 200 Bridge St., domestic disturbance. An argument led to a woman in a canoe calling for help. When police arrived, they found the woman had come ashore. The woman told police she wasn’t hurt, but was having marital problems. After talking with police, the couple went separate ways. May 30, Cortez Beach, 400 Gulf Drive S., drug overdose. Police responded to a parking lot and found a Manatee County Marine Rescue paramedic treating an unconscious 29-year-old woman. A bystander advised that the woman had used heroin and fentanyl before coming to the beach. The paramedic administered naloxone, which revived the woman, who was

transported to Blake Medical Center. Cortez No new reports. Holmes Beach May 26, Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, 4000 Gulf Drive, disorderly and lost property. Responding to a report of an intoxicated man, Holmes Beach police encountered a man who told an officer he’d drank an unknown amount of alcohol at the bar and gone swimming. When the man came out of the water, he could not find his keys, hat, bank cards, wallet and towel on the beach. The man cursed loudly and continued to swear and berate police when they arrived. He was arrested for disorderly intoxication and booked at the Manatee County jail. May 28, 3800 Gulf Drive and the beach, alcohol violations. Three visitors were issued citations for drinking beer on the beach. May 28, 4000 Gulf Drive, camping violation. A man found sleeping in the bushes at 1 a.m. was cited for violating a city overnight camping ordinance. May 28, 5000 block of Gulf Drive and the beach, alcohol violation. A man was cited for drinking an alcoholic beverage. May 28, 6300 block of Holmes Boulevard, noise violation. HBPD received two noise complaints between 3 and 3:15 p.m. As an officer responded, he heard loud noise at the residence where he was told PLEASE SEE StreetLife, NEXT PAGE

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Island attorney’s wife enters pre-trial agreement for office burglary

By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter The burglary case against Flora Webb of Anna Maria will be dismissed if she abides by a 12-month court agreement. Webb, wife of Chuck Webb, a Holmes Beach attorney and former Anna Maria commissioner, agreed May 28 to a pre-trial diversion contract. The contract is offered by the state to first-time offenders in 12th Circuit Court. In the document, Flora Webb stated she had no prior felony history. She was accused of breaking into Dr. Scott Kosfeld’s medical office, Island Family Physicians, on East Bay Drive in October 2016 and stealing $200 and office supplies. Assistant State Attorney Bill Greiner said the state extends diversion contracts in cases where there is sufficient evidence to prove the charge but the defendant has little or no criminal history. “And, it appeared to be the case in this case,” he said. It was offered after consulting with Kosfeld. Under the contract, Webb is required to perform

StreetLife from page 20 people were singing karaoke. The officer issued a noise citation to the renter, who’d initially refused to sign the citation. The officer warned the renter he would face arrest for contempt if he didn’t sign. The renter signed the paper. May 29, D.Coy Ducks Tavern, 5410 Marina Drive, battery. A fight broke out and a Tampa man reported minor injuries. The bar’s manager told police a large group started fighting, but dispersed before police arrived. Upon viewing video, police determined the Island watch: In an emergency, call 911. To report information on island crime, call the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Anna Maria substation, 941-7088899; Bradenton Beach police, 941-778-6311; or Holmes Beach police, 941-708-5804.

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100 hours of public service and pay $1,000 restitution to Kosfeld. In addition, she was assessed $100 for the prosecutor’s costs, $200 to Holmes Beach for its investigative cost, a drug-testing fee of $30 and a $2 per month Florida Department of Corrections fee. Greiner said the contract includes drug probation. Webb must report to a probation officer, submit to drug evaluation and enroll in a prescribed treatment program. If Webb fails to meet the contract conditions, the criminal prosecution on the burglary charge may resume. The charge is a third-degree felony, punishable by a sentence of up to five years in the DOC, a five-year probation and $5,000 fine. With the agreement, she waived her rights to remain silent and a speedy trial. Her case had been set for trial in June. Flora Webb worked for her husband’s law office in the same building as Kosfeld’s office. Chuck Webb and Kosfeld are embroiled in a civil case over Webb’s fees, allegedly provided for in a

bystander was hit by a suspect fighting with another man. Emergency medical services treated the injured man. May 29, Driftwood Motel, 5108 Gulf Drive, marijuana. Police responded to a disturbance with a knife and found a 21-year-old Bradenton man with 1.6 grams of marijuana in his pockets. The officer issued the man a notice to appear in court. No injuries were reported. May 30, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, criminal mischief. A church representative reported its sign, valued at $383, had been vandalized. Holmes Beach is policed by the Holmes Beach Police Department Streetlife is based on incident reports and narratives from the BBPD, HBPD and MCSO.

security agreement between the parties. Kosfeld maintains Webb’s lawsuit for fees is improper and fails to state a cause of action under Florida law. Chuck Webb also is battling a Florida Bar complaint alleging a conflict of interest for entering a security agreement to obtain fees after he agreed to defend his clients in a foreclosure. The case is before the Florida Supreme Court.

HBPD theft charge declined, drug charge prosecuted

The 12th Circuit State Attorney’s Office dropped the case of a Gibsonton man for allegedly stealing a vehicle he’d taken to the beach. Dylan Scott, 22, had been holding the key to a Mercury Cougar and walking with Amber Claphan of Riverview to the car after hours at the Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, in June 2016 when the Holmes Beach police arrested him. Police determined the car had been stolen and the owner told authorities she didn’t give anyone permission to drive the vehicle. A month later, the state decided not to pursue the auto theft when the owner advised she wanted to drop the charge, having recovered the vehicle without damage, according to a prosecutor’s memo. The state did, however, prosecute Claphan, 28, for a drug possession charge. The court initially withheld Claphan’s conviction but, on May 15, found her guilty of possessing meth, after finding she violated her probation. Judge Hunter Carroll sentenced her to six months in Manatee County jail, with credit for time served, and suspended her driver’s license for a year. Claphan, who told police she was addicted to drugs, had been arrested with 1.1 grams of crystal meth rock, 0.2 grams of crystal meth, hypodermic needles and other paraphernalia, according to a HBPD report.

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Turtle watch volunteer shares stories, concerns By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter In the 10 years Jeannie Deam has volunteered time to help sea turtles, she has observed the scope of sea turtle nesting activity and the role humans play in a successful nesting season. From a disoriented nesting female that ended up in the road to an eruption of hatchlings popping out of a sandy nest to make their way to the water, Deam has seen a variety of turtle activity on the island beaches. “When sea turtles hatch and come out of the sand, it looks like a volcano erupting,” she said. “It’s just amazing to see.” Deam is one of 85 volunteers who walk the beach for Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring during sea turtle nesting season, May 1-Oct. 31. Deam walks the beach Tuesday mornings in section 3, which extends a mile northward from 66th Street in Holmes Beach to Willow Avenue in Anna Maria. AMITW volunteers take turns conducting daily beach walks to look for the telltale tractor-like tracks indicating a newly laid sea turtle nest or, later in the season, tiny tracks made by hatchlings headed to the Gulf of Mexico. As of May 28, section 3 had 16 confirmed nests, Jeannie Deam, AMITW volunteer, stands May 30 next to one of the first sea turtle nests of the season in Anna Maria. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

Suzi Fox, AMITW executive director, and Jeannie Deam, volunteer, chat May 30 on the beach in Holmes Beach as volunteers stake off a sea turtle nest found that morning.

Fox said day-trippers could be contributing to the problem. “I think the issue may be that people are leaving in a hurry at the end of a long day and don’t think about the effects of leaving behind broken beach chairs and tents,” Fox said. Mature female sea turtles, which only leave the water for several hours to nest at night on the beach, can become trapped under abandoned beach furniture, which can be deadly for the turtle. “By the end of summer, we will have four times the number of nests on the beach,” Fox said. “With each day and, especially during the July Fourth holiday, it becomes more important for people to pick up after themselves.” For more information about AMITW, contact Suzi Fox at suzilfox@gmail.com or 941-778-5638.

the most of any section this season. By the end of the 2016 nesting season, section 3 had reported 83 nests. When asked May 30 if she’s seen much change on the nesting beaches, Deam said, “A lot more nesting and more awareness from visitors to pick up their trash at the end of the day.” However, she said, according to a Holmes Beach police officer she spoke with on the beach during the Memorial Day weekend, trash was worse than usual. “It’s better overall, but it does seem to get significantly worse during holidays,” she said. AMITW executive director Suzi Fox said she organized volunteers to meet May 30 on the beach to join others already there collecting trash after the holiday Monic Amin and Lindsey George of Tampa observe weekend. May 30 as Debbie Basilius, AMITW section 3 coorThey collected more than 70 pounds of trash. dinator, and volunteer Marilyn George stake off a nest discovered that morning in Holmes Beach by Amin. Lindsey, Marilyn George’s granddaughter, has been walking for AMITW with her grandmother since childhood.

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By Lisa Neff

‘And no birds sing’

A silent spring. Decades after first reading Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring,” an eloquent, landmark book that helped launch an environmental movement, I’m still working to imagine what existed before DDT. In the chapter “And No Birds Sing,” Carson wrote about the “sudden silencing of the song of birds, this obliteration of the color and beauty and interest they lend to our world have come about swiftly, Neff insidiously and unnoticed by those whose communities are as yet unaffected.” In her 1962 book, Carson wrote of “blank spots weirdly empty of virtually all bird life.” But before the use of DDT, people looked out their picture windows to see a tree “splashed with the red of 40 or 50 cardinals and crowded with other species.” Imagine a tree crowded with 50 cardinals. I get excited these days to see one Northern cardinal, or a pair of cardinals. The experts at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology say

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the striking cardinal, more than any other species of bird, motivates people to open a field guide. “They’re a perfect combination of familiarity, conspicuousness and style: a shade of red you can’t take your eyes off,” the lab states on its “All About Birds” website. Plus, the cardinal’s “birdy, birdy” song makes it easy to identify by sound. These days, the cardinal is considered a species of “least concern,” according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources’ Red List of Threatened Species. The global breeding population of cardinals is estimated at 120 million, with about 77 percent of the birds in the United States and 22 percent in Mexico. The North American Breeding Bird Survey indicates the number of cardinals has increased slightly since 1966 — four years after publication of “Silent Spring” and two years after the creation of the Red List, considered the world’s most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. These are positives, for sure, but when I think of the cardinal — before DDT, then after widespread spraying and then following the ban on DDT — I’m reminded that no species is of “no concern.” So I responded without hesitation to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission warning to clean bird feeders following reports of sick and dead cardinals in the northern part of the state. The FWC said it had received reports of sick and dead cardinals via an online bird mortality surveillance system from Santa Rosa, Bay and Holmes counties. A few weeks later, the FWC received similar reports from Dixie, Marion, Flagler and Duval counties.

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The sick cardinals appeared to move slowly, hide in ground vegetation and could fly only short distances a few feet of the ground. State scientists recovered two dead cardinals and sent them to the U.S. Geological Survey National Wildlife Health Center in Madison, Wisconsin, where lab examinations confirmed the birds were infected Untangling with salmonella species. The bacteria are transmitted the line by ingestion of contaminated feces. A pair of fisher“It is very important to clean bird feeders regumen struggle to larly, especially during outbreaks,” the FWC advised. free a pelican Regularly is every two weeks and cleaning should May 14 near the involve washing a feeder with soapy water then soakKingfish Boat Ramp, 752 Mana- ing the feeder with a bleach solution and rinsing it with tee Ave., Holmes water. The FWC also encouraged cleaning bird baths and Beach. The raking and removing material that accumulates under pelican became feeders. entangled when Please, follow the advice, and read “Silent Spring.” it flew into a line cast by one of the These are small steps to take for the sake of a species boaters. Islander of any concern. Photo: Sandy Ambrogi

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Nolen outlasts Progressive to win 8-10 soccer cup

By Kevin P. Cassidy Islander Reporter Truly Nolen and Progressive Cabinetry battled it out for 40 minutes May 30 in a back-and-forth affair that finally needed a penalty-kick shootout to decide a winner in the 8-10 division championship game at the Center of Anna Maria Island. Truly Nolen never led in the game that ended in a 4-4 tie after regulation play had expired, but came through in the shootout to earn the victory. Progressive Cabinetry jumped on top after 90 seconds of action when Cassidy Keiran Cloutier threw the ball into Jackson Pakbaz, who volleyed the ball far post to give Progressive a 1-0 lead. Truly Nolen responded two minutes later when Jack Mattick got loose on an end-to-end run that resulted in a corner kick. Mattick’s service bounced off the near post and Lincoln Sauls pounced on the rebound and poked it into the goal to tie the score at 1-1. Progressive retook the lead at the 12:45 mark of the half when Pakbaz received a clearing pass from Fiona McCarthy at the top of the box. Pakbaz moved to his left and three times cut back until finally scoring from a tough angle to give Progressive a 2-1 lead. With just over six minutes left to play in the first half, Truly Nolen’s Rylan Guerrero cleared the ball to Mattick, who made another end-to-end run before crossing it back to Chris Ueltschi, who one-timed it past Charlie Rogers in goal to tie the score at 2-2. With time winding down, Truly Nolen’s players were controlling the play and it appeared they would take the lead before the half came to an end, but Kieran Cloutier cleared the ball out to Ewing Cloutier. Ewing passed the ball inside to Pakbaz, who touched the ball once before firing a shot that beat Truly Nolen goalie Victor Albrecht for a 3-2 Progressive lead. The second half was scoreless until the 12:36 mark. Truly Nolen was camped down in the Progressive end when Mattick pounced on a weak clearing attempt and poked it into the goal to tie the score at 3-3. Truly Nolen kept up the offensive pressure and twice looked to take the lead. Nick Yatros intercepted a Progressive clearing attempt and sent it forward to Mattick, who settled, turned and fired a shot that caromed harmlessly off the post. A minute later, Mattick intercepted a Progressive goal kick and fired a shot, but Rogers came up with the save. Progressive finally gained some offensive traction and got Pakbaz the ball. He dribbled forward, drawing two Truly Nolen defenders before passing inside to Ewen Cloutier, whose shot was saved by Albrecht. With 3:30 left to play, Progressive got a throw-in around midfield that went to Ewen Cloutier. He carried up the right side before passing back to the 14-yard line, where Pakbaz one-timed a rocket that beat Albrecht for a 4-3 lead with time ticking away. The Nolen team stepped up the offensive pressure, but it appeared it would run out of time. A seemingly innocuous throw-in somehow got in deep and, after Established 2008

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Mal Hughes also took home first place in the longest-drive contest, while Deb Wohlers won the women’s longest drive. Helen Pollock stuck her tee shot on the eighth hole at four feet to win the closest-to-the-pin contest. Later in the day, the men got out for their weekly modified-Stableford system match. Jack Connors, Lex Halakan, Art McMillan and Ron Vandeman all carded scores of plus-2 to finish in a four-way tie for first place. The women took the course May 30 for a nine-hole individual-low-net match that included a side game of low putts for the round. Phyllis Roe pulled a double, winning Flight A with a 3-under-par 29, while also carding a low 15 putts. Flight B went to Sue Wheeler with a 3-under-par 29 while Carol Duncan, Penny Williams, Roxanne Koche and Sue Christenson finished in a four-way tie for second place. Fran Barford won low putts in Flight B with 16. Janet Razze also carded 29, taking first place in Flight C by five strokes over second-place finisher Wendy Holcomb. Razze and Markie Ksiazek shared low putts for the flight with 15. The men were back on the course June 1 for a Sato at top of adult soccer standings nine-hole scramble. The team of Mark Kimball, Tom After four games, Sato Real Estate is on top of the Nelson and Mike Pritchard combined on a 6-under-par standings in the center’s adult soccer league — the only 26 to grab first place. Second place went to the team team without a loss. of Mal Hughes, Jeff Rodencal, Chuck Patrick and Bill Slim’s Place is a game back and alone in second Shuman with a score of 4-under-par 28. place with a 3-1 record. Anna Maria CrossFit, Lancaster Design and Acqua Aveda follow in the standings with matching 2-2 records. Ross Built and Mulock Flynn Law hold down sixth and seventh place with Center registering for 1-3 records, while Moss Builders is still in search of a adult basketball victory in last place. The Center of Anna Maria Island is registering Key Royale golf news players for its summer adult basketball league. There was a full card of golf action last week at Registration is required by Saturday, June 17. Key Royale Club. The fun got started May 29 with a The season will open June 27, with games played Memorial Day Members Step-A-Side Scramble. Tuesdays, starting at 6:30 p.m. The team of Mal Hughes, Norma Hughes, Fred The cost to register is $5 for members and $90 for Meyer and Tom Nelson combined on an 8-under-par non-members. 24 to grab first place and clubhouse bragging rights for For more information, call the center at 941-778the day. 1908, ext. 9205.

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Summer-like weather heats up nearshore, inshore fishing By Capt. Danny Stasny Islander Reporter Fishing around Anna Maria Island is finally falling into the true summertime pattern — although the official June 21 start of summer is two weeks off. Tarpon are finally — although a little late — making a fair showing. The numbers of fish are increasing by the day. Flats fishing for catch-and-release snook is providing great action for inshore anglers. Also coming to the hook inshore are numerous spotted seatrout as well as Spanish mackerel Stasny and bluefish. Finally, offshore fishing is really heating up. Reports of American red snapper are nothing short of exceptional, while gag and red grouper are being caught with regularity. My fishing experiences on Southernaire fishing charters are filled with action. Fishing grass flats with depths of 2-3 feet of clear, clean water is resulting in rallies of snook. Morning sessions on the schooley-size snook are resulting in hookups of 40-60 fish. Screaming drags are the result and anglers are smiling in spite of the closed season. Fishing deeper grass is producing great numbers of spotted seatrout. Numerous fish just within the 15-20inch slot are being caught along with a few larger fish. Jack crevalle, bluefish, ladyfish and Spanish mackerel are mixed in with the trout. Fishing nearshore structure also is proving to be worthwhile. Mangrove snapper are finally starting to show in numbers around the reefs and wrecks. Most catches are 15-18 inches. Spanish mackerel, flounder and barracuda also are being caught in these areas. Finally, last but not least, the tarpon are showing up in better numbers. I’m seeing numerous schools of fish in my travels through the passes at Bean Point, Longboat Key and Egmont Key, as well as along the beaches. Live pass crabs are working best as bait during the pre-dawn bite. Once the sun starts getting high in the sky, I’m switching to threadfin herring to attract the silver kings to the hook. Capt. David White of Anna Maria Charters is targeting tarpon in the passes north and south of Anna Maria Island and along the beaches. Pass crabs or threadfin herring are White’s baits of choice. Fish up to 120 pounds are being caught and released. Moving offshore, White is taking advantage of light winds and calm seas. While venturing out to depths of 120 feet, White is finding a variety of fish, including permit, blackfin tuna, red grouper and many different snappers. The highlight of the week for White was a sailfish caught-and-released Memorial Day by clients David Wissler, Caleb Horst and Doug Hors. Capt. Aaron Lowman is targeting tarpon during

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David Wissler, visiting Anna Maria Island from Ephrata, Pennsylvania, along with Caleb Horst and Doug Horst, both of Palmyra, Pennsylvania, show off a sailfish they hooked on Memorial Day in 120 feet of water off of Anna Maria while on a charter fishing trip with Capt. David White. White said it was “a catch of a lifetime” for the Pennsylvanians and for him, too! the early morning and evening tides, when threadfin herring and pass crabs are producing a bite for Lowman’s anglers. Early morning fishing on pass crabs is producing the most hookups. As the sun gets higher, free-lined threadfin herring is working better as bait, according to Lowman. In the backcountry, Lowman is working the deep grass flats for spotted seatrout and Spanish mackerel. On the shallower flats along the mangrove shorelines, snook are the dominant bite. Capt. Rick Gross of Fishy Business Charters is patrolling the inshore reefs for a variety of species. Baiting the hooks with live shiners is producing Spanish mackerel, mangrove snapper, cobia and barracuda for his clients. Permit also are present in these areas, where they’re being taken on a jig or free-lined live crab. Moving inshore, Gross is finding numerous spotted seatrout on deep grass during incoming tides. Spanish mackerel and bluefish are present in these areas. Capt. Warren Girle is suffering from tarpon fever. Whether it’s morning, night, afternoon or evening, you’re going to find Girle in pursuit of silver kings. For bait, Girle is working with live pass crabs and threadfin herring. He says most tarpon charters are resulting in numerous tarpon hookups, with the average size range

running 80-150 pounds. Capt. Jason Stock is running offshore charters, resulting in a variety of species reeled up to the boat. Gag grouper and red snapper are the most dominant fish caught while offshore, although permit and goliath grouper are not uncommon. Moving inshore, Stock is targeting tarpon. Most catches are 80-120 pounds with bigger fish in the mix. Stock also is putting clients on large hammerhead sharks with large baits — whole jack crevalle or bonito. He reports the hammerheads coming to the boat are in excess of 10 feet. Send high-resolution photos and fishing reports to fish@islander.org.

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With more than two decades at the Manatee Chamber of Commerce in myriad positions, Jacki Dezelski has been named the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new president and chief executive officer. The announcement, made in a news release May 31 from Kevin DiLallo, board chair, called Dezelski a â&#x20AC;&#x153;superlative leader who knows the chamber and community inside and out.â&#x20AC;? Dezelski Dezelski, who joined the chamber in 1996, has served as communications manager, vice president and executive vice president. In addition, she has led programs and developed policy for the chamber relating to strategic planning, education, development, health care and more. She has been serving in the post of chamber president and CEO on an interim basis since the death of Bob Bartz in February 2017. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am deeply honored to serve the Manatee chamber as its chief executive,â&#x20AC;? Dezelski said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having worked many years with Bob Bartz, who defined the role and shaped the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s succession plan, I am well-prepared to help our leaders take the organization to the next level.â&#x20AC;? Dezelski was named the Florida Chamber Professional of the Year in 2015, and has served as a volunteer leader with numerous community organizations including Leadership Manatee, Manatee Healthcare Alliance and United Way of Manatee County.

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Tucked up on the northwest Bradenton peninsula, a tall cross on the riverbank marks the De Soto National Memorial. The park commemorates the landing of Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto in Florida in 1539. Nathan Souder, who has worked with the National

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June 14, for the monthly AMI chamber sunrise breakfast at the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Manager Tanner Enoch and his crew will cook up breakfast to order and the cost is $8 for members and $16 for non-members. Participants from three local chambers are gathering 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 8, at The Resort at Longboat Key Club, 3000 Harbourside Drive, Longboat Key, bayside for the annual Business and Barbeque on the Bay. Anna Maria, Longboat Key and Siesta Key chambers of commerce members will meet to mingle over drinks before a buffet dinner, live music and lawn games. Reservations are requested. Cost is $25 in advance and $30 at the door. For event reservations and more information, contact the chamber at 941-778-1541 or visit the website at annamariaislandchamber.org. The chamber is at 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for three 2017 business awards. Go to the LBK chamber website for information and nomination forms. The deadline for submissions is Friday, June 16. For more information on Longboat Key chamber events, call 941-383-2466, visit the website at longboatkeychamber.com or stop by the office at 5390 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 102, Longboat Key.

Award season, membership drives get underway

The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications online for its annual small business awards. The chamber also kicked off an annual membership drive June 1. Current members who recruit new members will be rewarded with upgrades and incentives Deb Wing, president of the AMI chamber said. Visit the website or call the chamber office for details. Early risers will gather at 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday,

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