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stated the dOt completed a study in 2016 and, while unable to justify a 25-mph speed limit “west of the bridge,” the study justified a lower, 35-mph limit, across the bridge. According to gwinn’s email, the dOt also considered the “context of the roadway” to justify lowering the limit to 25 mph. “We felt that the only way it would work is if the local law enforcement were to strictly enforce the speed limit as signing alone would not likely slow the traffic,” Gwinn wrote, adding Tokajer “was committed to enforcing the 25-mph speed limit as a precondition to the installation.” Gwinn said another study is not necessary, adding that the dOt is the only agency that can determine the speed limit on a state road. “We will work with locals and use their input in the process,” Gwinn wrote, adding commissioners “cannot simply vote to change a speed limit on a state road.” At a feb. 14 commission meeting, a public majority urged commissioners to return Manatee Avenue to its previous limits. Some people blamed the chief for the PLEASE SEE speeD PAGE 2
By Jennifer Sheppard Islander Reporter What goes down must come up? Despite lowering speed limits at the suggestion of Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer, who was supported by Mayor Bob Johnson and some safety-concerned residents, the Florida Department of Transportation will return the 35-mph limit on Manatee Avenue. But what happens next remains unclear. In a Feb. 22 email to Keith Slater, traffic operations engineer for dOt district 1, including Manatee County, Johnson — as directed by city commissioners — requested the dOt reinstate the 35-mph speed limit on State Road 64/Manatee Avenue from milepost 0.000 to milepost 0.675 — from the Anna Maria Island Bridge west to the Manatee Public Beach — adding the city “concurs with all other changes made on SR 64.” Johnson told Slater the city’s request for an engineering and traffic investigation for “possibly lowering the speed limit entering the city” was not made in accordance with the city code that requires major traffic regulations be presented to the commission before becoming effective. “Such a request should have been vetted
prior to its submission,” Johnson wrote. According to a Feb. 22 email to Johnson from dOt’s david gwinn, district director of transportation operations, the dOt would not have lowered the speed limit “unless we were assured that the city would support and enforce the change.” “The chief explained to us that the area where the speed limit was being requested to be 25 mph was a dangerous location for pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles entering the roadway uncontrolled, including vehicles towing boats,” Gwinn wrote. He also
By Bianca Benedí Islander Reporter The city of Anna Maria is pushing forward with its challenge to Florida Senate Bill 188 and House Bill 425. At their Feb. 23 meeting, commissioners unanimously approved a resolution declaring their opposition to legislation that would prohibit the city of Anna Maria from using home rule to regulate vacation rentals. The two bills would Murphy negate all ordinances regarding vacation rentals adopted after June 2011, including the city commission’s vacation rental ordinance. In January, the city Case commission approved a contract for lobbyist Chip Case. He is being paid $5,000 monthly to challenge the bills in Tallahassee.
Mayor Dan Murphy has been providing regular updates of Case’s work. At the Feb. 23 meeting, he said that Case had met with three new representatives and senators, including Rep. Joe Gruters, R-Sarasota, who sits on two of the three committees HB 425 could pass through in its review. Case also met with Sen. Aaron Bean, R-Nassau, who sits on the Senate Community Affairs Subcommittee, and with Sen. debbie Mayfield, R-indian River. Murphy said contact information for the three would be added to the city website, along with suggested content for correspondence. Murphy said Sen. Greg Steube, R-Sarasota, who sponsored SB 188, is getting support from out-of-state special interests. “California and texas firms are extremely interested in helping him get the bills passed,” Murphy said, adding any letters to senators and representatives should emphasize that point. Murphy was referring to California- Long Bar shoreline on Sarasota Bay. Story, PLEASE SEE Lobbyist PAGE 3 page 3. Islander File Photo: Jack Elka
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A member of the Cagnina family and longtime real estate broker, Marie Franklin, died Feb. 25. A service will be announced at a later date. Condolences may be made online at www. shannonfuneralhomes. com. An obituary will publish March 8.
speeD COntinUed fROM pAge 1 speed-limit change. Key Royale resident Tony Rizzo accused the police department of trying to “persecute us” by setting speed traps. However, since the speed limit changed from 35 mph to 25 mph less than a month ago, only two speeding tickets were issued, Tokajer said. Others accused the chief of causing the congestion. Holmes Beach resident Michael Klotz asked Tokajer to refrain from a “hobby of reducing the speed at his discretion.” Bradenton resident Frank McAndrews urged commissioners to reinstate 35-mph limits along with “reigning in your police chief.” in his position as chief, tokajer also is the traffic engineer and works to identify potential hazards on the roadways. “I have nothing to do with the congestion,” Tokajer said. “What I’m tasked with doing is giving my perspective as to the safety of the city and the shared roadways with the bicycles, pedestrians, golf carts, scooters, the rolling roadblock of the trolley.” tokajer said the change was made after the dOt took into consideration the characteristics of the entryway to the island as well as his safety concerns. “It’s my job to make sure that when the people come to the island that my agency does the best we can to keep them safe,” he said. Johnson said when he and Tokajer made the
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A descendent of Manatee County pioneers and longtime resident of Bradenton Beach, James W. Kissick Jr. died Feb. 24. A celebration of life will be held March 11 at Christ Episcopal Church, Bradenton. Go to www. islander.org for more. request to the dOt to study the roadway and consider lowering the speed, they expected the dOt to come back with a study and “full explanation” prior to any changes. “There was a breakdown in the process,” Johnson said. “the dOt wasn’t aware of our local process rules.” Since 2014, traffic entering the island has increased about 2,000 cars on average per day, according to statistics provided by city engineer Lynn Burnett. Tokajer said Holmes Beach is evaluating roadways for a presentation to Manatee County, including citywide recommendations for speed, bike paths and safety concerns. Some commissioners said both the speed limit and the process in which the change was made was problematic. Commission Vice Chair Jean Peelen wrote to Tokajer in a Feb. 3 email, “Yet again, this was sprung on the residents. There was no public notice, no input. the first residents knew was when the Holmes Beach police were on the side of the road with a radar gun.” A Feb. 7 email from Commission Chair Judy Titsworth to Johnson read, “there appears to have been a mistake made by you and the chief as this request should have come before the commission.” Still, Holmes Beach resident Tom Carlson was in favor of the lower speed limits and admitted seeing many “very scary” close calls between motorists,
Gulf Drive returns to 35 mph The speed limit on Gulf Drive between 43rd Street and 52nd Street is back to 35 mph, according to a Feb. 22 email from Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer. “Please, remember the school zone in this area during the times the blinking light is on has a speed limit of 15 mph,” tokajer wrote. the speed limit was lowered in August 2015 to 25 mph from 43rd Street to 52nd Street on the recommendation of Tokajer. Residents and commissioners complained in 2015 about the lack of notice for the speed reduction. Commissioner Judy Titsworth, who said her car wouldn’t go 25 at the feb. 14 meeting, replied to Tokajer’s announcement: “Woo hoo.” bicycles and pedestrians. In a Feb. 3 email to Tokajer, Carlson wrote the reductions will improve safety while imposing “very minor increases in transit times.” the time difference (increase) to travel 1 mile at 25 mph rather than 35 mph is 0.7 minutes or slightly less than 41 seconds,” Carlson wrote. “i’m sure to many this may seem like an unacceptable impact on their time, but to me it is an acceptable cost to avoid tragedy.” Bradenton resident Tricia Dixon said, while she rarely comes to the island, she does not mind the lower speed limit. “To be honest, I could not have told you what the speed limit is or was,” Dixon said. “I just move with the traffic and enjoy looking at the water if it’s moving a little slow.” The resolution to reinstate the former limit on gulf drive passed 4-1, with Commissioner pat Morton opposed. Tokajer had the city’s 25-mph signage that had been added to the state’s signs on Manatee Avenue removed, and he — and motorists — await the dOt crew to change the posted limit to 35 mph.
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County wins comp plan challenge from Long Bar developer By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter The 2nd District Court of Appeal let stand a lower court judgment for Manatee County against Long Bar Pointe developers. County Attorney Mitchell Palmer announced the appellate victory Feb. 24 to the seven-member board of commissioners in an email. In the 2nd DCA appeal, Cargor Partners VIII and Long Bar Pointe LLLP challenged 12th Circuit Judge John Lakin’s January 2016 decision that upheld coastal policies in Manatee County’s comprehensive plan. The developers are Carlos Beruff and Larry Lieberman. The developers’ suit was aimed at eliminating coastal regulations for their large-scale subdivision, Aqua by the Bay, about 5 miles southeast of Cortez on Sarasota Bay. Located off El Conquistador Parkway in Bradenton, nearly one-third of the property is Lobbyist continued from page 1 based AirBnb and Texas-based HomeAway Inc., who have lobbyists working on support for the house and senate bills. “I have come to the conclusion that Sen. Steube is not a team player. His interests evidently lie out of state,” Murphy said. Commissioner Nancy Yetter said she drew up a list of more than 100 cities to contact and recruited the help of a volunteer, Ruth Uecker, to reach out for opposition support. Uecker told commissioners she found multiple cities are considering or in the process of acquiring lobbyists of their own to challenge the bills, including Crystal River, Venice, Ormond Beach and Cape Coral. And, Uecker said, when she called Madeira Beach Mayor Travis Palladeno, he was on his way to Tallahassee to challenge the bill in person. However, she added, many cities “have their heads still stuck in the sand.” “We have to keep the noise up,” Uecker added.
submerged lands, including state-protected mangroves and seagrass. It is still in the county development pipeline. The comp plan policies protect wetlands and submerged lands and restrict dredging of channels, canals and basins and prohibit construction of new boat ramps. The partnership purchased the 529-acre property in 2012 and looked to construct a basin and marina and dredge a channel into the mangrove-lined stretch of shoreline. The developers argued the policies were unconstitutional takings. Palmer wrote to commissioners: “It is with great pleasure and immense pride that I inform you that, this afternoon, the 2nd District Court of Appeal issued a per curiam affirmance in the matter.” “This means that the county has won on every issue in the litigation. A PCA is not appealable to the Supreme Court. The case is thus over,” Palmer added. Palmer credited his chief litigator Chris De Carlo, attorneys Bill Clague and Anne Morris and support staff. A panel of three justices, Edward LaRose, John Badalamenti and Nelly Khouzam, heard oral arguments from county and developer attorneys Feb. 14. The ruling did not include a written opinion. Nonprofits Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage and Suncoast Waterkeeper Inc. intervened in the case. FISH aims to preserve the commercial fishing culture in Cortez and the coastal environment. Suncoast Waterkeeper’s mission is to protect waterways in Sarasota and Manatee counties through enforcement, advocacy and education. FISH vice president Jane von Hahmann — a former county commissioner — was thankful for the ruling. “Manatee County has some of the best shoreline
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protections in Florida so it is good to know that home rule still stands,” von Hahmann wrote in a Feb. 26 email. “Our protections and other coastal county plan protections will stay in place, thanks to this ruling,” she added. Suncoast founder and environmental attorney Justin Bloom also commented in a Feb. 26 email: “This is a great victory that upholds the validity and importance of our community’s environmental protections.” He commended the county “for standing up for what is important to Manatee County citizens,” recalling a 2013 hearing when people filled the Bradenton Area Convention Center and pushed back “against the bullying tactics of Carlos Beruff.” Bloom also recommended people remain vigilant because the developer “continues his efforts to undermine environmental protections to squeeze every penny out of our precious wetlands,” he wrote. In November 2016, the county stopped the developers after their excavators bulldozed into a countyheld conservation easement in an adjacent subdivision, Legends Bay. Work resumed after the developer passed an erosion inspection Nov. 18, 2016, but a notice of violation for encroaching into the wetland buffer remained, pending a restoration plan from the developer. In the courts, the Beruff-Lieberman partnership has been represented by attorney Bill Moore of Moore Bowman & Rix of Sarasota. When asked for comment on the 2nd DCA decision, Moore wrote in a Feb. 26 email he would forward the request to Beruff and Pete Logan of Medallion Home, Beruff’s home-building company. Neither replied by The Islander’s press time. Former Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash, who has weighed in with other environmentalists against the developer’s plans to encroach on the shoreline, wrote, “Great news.”
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Bradenton Beach finalizes short-term rental ordinance review By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter Bradenton Beach has rounded a corner in its efforts to regulate vacation rentals. The planning and zoning board, city commissioners, the mayor and staff met Feb. 21 in a workshop to discuss the board’s recommendations for a transient public-lodging establishment ordinance. For about six months, the board has been discussing a TPLE ordinance, similar to existing vacationrental ordinances in Anna Maria and Holmes Beach. The board gave a bullet-point list of its recommendations to the city commission, which met in two workshops to discuss the proposed regulations. The TPLE would replace the quality-of-life ordinance that was written by city attorney Ricinda Perry and adopted in 2015, but never implemented. It would allow “transient use of residential property” upon issuance of a license from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation along with a city business tax receipt and the proposed TPLE license. Perry suggested the commission meet in a workshop with P&Z members to compare the TPLE to the QOL ordinance. At the Feb. 21 workshop, city planner Alan Garrett said when the P&Z board was given the task of replacing the QOL ordinance, they decided to “start with a clean slate.” Garrett said now that the P&Z recommendations are complete, he agreed, they should review the QOL ordinance side-by-side with the bullet-point list of TPLE recommendations. Vice Mayor John Chappie agreed. “We already have an ordinance in place, it just needs modification,” Chappie said Feb. 21. P&Z member Bill Vincent said he remembered in previous discussions about the QOL ordinance, the additional staff time required to implement it was what caused the city to suspend the ordinance. “Has anything changed or would the same thing happen again?” He asked Perry Perry responded later, saying the concern had been
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After a brief lull in the flurry of claims and settlements under the Bert Harris Jr. Act, Anna Maria city commissioners voted Feb. 23 to approve nine more settlement offers. More than 100 Bert Harris claims have been filed against Anna Maria since its vacation-rental ordinance went into effect in April 2016. Of the 112 claims filed, 49 have been resolved and 63 are pending. The Bert Harris Jr. Private Property Protection Act of 1995 allows property owners to seek relief if they can prove a government action lowered the value of their property. Claimants must provide appraisals to establish value and settlements. In lieu of a cash payments, the city can offer to either fully or partly restore the rights that existed before the prohibitions. The city has 150 days to respond to claims submitted. A contested portion of the city VRO involves limiting occupancy in vacation rentals to eight people. City attorney Becky Vose presented occupancy settlements for eight of the nine settlement offers, three with conditions regarding proposed construction and two occupancy settlements that would not kick in until May 2020. For a property at 9802 Gulf Drive, Vose recommended the city offer no settlement, based on the property’s location in the commercial zone. – Bianca Benedí
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that enforcing the ordinance would require additional city staff. She said this was the reason the QOL ordinance was not implemented. “This is where we got hung up last time,” Perry said. A change recommended by Bradenton Beach Police Chief Sam Speciale would be to require a minimum 5-by-7 inch sign on or within 2 feet of the front door. It would provide the name and phone number of the unit owner, rental agent and 24-hour emergency numbers, including 911 and the BBPD phone number. The QOL ordinance also provides for an exterior sign, but specifies it “may be posted anywhere on the property where the information is readily visible to the public.” Speciale said Feb. 21 the purpose of the exterior notice is for his staff to have access to a contact person in an emergency. He does not, however, condone public involvement, including neighbors calling the owner in the middle of the night. The group reached consensus that wording would be changed to say the sign must be “visible to staff,” not public view. Additionally, the board suggested an interior notice, which also is included in the QOL ordinance. The interior notice would include the same information as the exterior notice, as well as occupancy and vehicle limits for the property, a parking plan, violation notice, and a copy of the DBPR and city licenses. The QOL and TPLE ordinances address occupancy, but the QOL ordinance does not limit occupancy. The
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TPLE recommends a unit be limited to two occupants per bedroom, plus two occupants, not to exceed eight occupants. Commissioner Ralph Cole said he is concerned about how this would affect existing large rental houses in the city. “How do we keep from following everybody off the cliff?” Cole asked, referring to the VRO legal challenges in Anna Maria and Holmes Beach. Those cities enacted vacation-rental ordinances with occupancy limits that spawned a large number of Bert Harris Jr. Act claims — demands for compensation or restored rights, mostly due to the occupancy limits. “Are you going to grandfather that in?” Cole inquired. Chappie responded, saying he does not think the city commission is going to agree on the occupancy issue at this point, and he recommended they “set that aside right now” to pass other regulations. The group continued to compare the two ordinances and determined that the majority of the QOL aligned with the P&Z board recommendations. In conclusion, the group agreed to direct Perry to write a draft ordinance for staff review. And they further recommended staff review the draft to determine if it could be enforced and if additional staff would be needed. The city commission will again discuss the ordinance in a workshop, before bringing the matter to a vote and the required public hearings.
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Rental company owners, lawmakers put faith in VRO kill-bill Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter He’s apparently got faith. Anna Maria Vacations owner Joe Varner looks forward to passage of a proposed state law that has the potential to block municipal rental regulations going back to 2011. “We feel that what they’re doing to roll back the 2011 law, the state Legislature is picking up for us,” Joe Varner said about Sen. Greg Steube’s 2017 bill, SB 188, and the companion legislation, HB 425. Varner Varner’s company in February retreated from a legal battle against the city of Anna Maria’s eight-person occupancy limit that had risen to the appeal court. Varner said he’s confident state legislators will pass SB 188 in support of the state’s $70 billion tourism industry. With wife Kelly, Varner owns Florida Gulf Coast Vacation Homes LLC, dba Anna Maria Vacations, of Holmes Beach, which employs 30 people. AMV manages 235 rentals on Anna Maria Island, including 65 in Anna Maria, 133 in Holmes Beach and 37 in Bradenton Beach. the business handles about 8,000 bookings annually, he said. Varner believes people who have come to the island should expect it to grow, comparing the growth of the island’s rental community with another type of development. “If you build a house next to an airport, there’s a potential for it to grow and noise to increase. “They knew the risk,” Varner said of the island’s residents. Lawmakers sponsoring the bill, as well as Rep. Jim Boyd, R-Bradenton, are like-minded. “I have and will continue to support property owners’ rights on these issues,” Boyd wrote in a Feb. 22 email to The Islander.
Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy, right, addresses city commissioners in January about the VRO bill in the Florida Senate that could wipe out the city’s vacation rental regulations. Islander Photo: Bianca Benedí A “fair number” of people indicated “interest in their property rights,” according to the representative, whose district includes Anna Maria Island. “i support the legislation we passed in 2011,” he added. On the other side in the growing debate, Anna Maria and Holmes Beach city commissions have decided to pay lobbyists in Tallahassee to promote their concerns. Anna Maria hired a lobbyist on a $5,000 a month retainer in January. Holmes Beach city commissioners have given Mayor Bob Johnson the go-ahead to employ a lobbyist at an amount not to exceed $25,000, Commissioner Jean Peelen said Feb. 23. A loss of old-Florida charm blamed on vacation rentals led Anna Maria and Holmes Beach to adopt ordinances in 2015 aimed at regulating resort housing, including occupancy limits. Both city websites offer sample letters opposing SB 188 and HB 425. Sen. Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, representing Anna Maria Island, was unavailable for comment Feb. 22-23, according to legislative assistant Amanda Romant.
As far as what’s next with Varner’s efforts to support the vacation rental community, he said he’s content to wait out the legislative process and work “in a rational way with people on the ground.”
Holmes Beach considers ‘no change’ to Harris Act claims No deal. No change. Holmes Beach commissioners were set to consider letters offering “no change” in response to four Bert Harris claimants at a 6 p.m. tuesday, feb. 28, meeting, after press time for The Islander. Owners of 205 n. Harbor drive, 301 74th St. and 316 63rd St., Manatee AMi LLC, Stephen and Karen Travill, and Jeffrey and Annette Gutzwiller, filed $195,000 claims, and the owner of 206 n. Harbor Drive, Cove AMI, alleged a $345,000 loss. they claim the city’s 2015 vacation rental ordinance devalued their investment property under the Bert J. Harris Jr. Private Property Rights Protection Act. Three similar letters of “no change” were approved by commissioners at a Jan. 31 meeting. The next step for claimants who don’t reach a settlement with the city would be the courthouse. Twenty-three claims have been made against the city since 2014. three have gone to the 12th Circuit Court: 306 Clark Drive, 7003 Holmes Blvd. and 626 Key Royale Drive. The Clark case is set for a 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9, hearing on city motions to dismiss or strike the owner’s appraisal. The Holmes Boulevard case is in early stages without a hearing date. The Key Royale Drive case is set for post-trial arguments at 10 a.m. thursday, April 6. Proceedings are held in the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave., W., Bradenton. — Kathy Prucnell
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Chalk one up for the Gipper I owe it to my penchant from a very early age to watch old movies. Anything black-and-white on the screen catches my eye when channel surfing. And in spite of the fact the 1940-film “Knute Rockne, All Amercian” was made before I was born, I’ve watched it several times. The sentimentality grips me. the film is based on george gipp, who played college football for the University of notre dame. He died in 1920 at age 25, days after leading notre dame to a win over Northwestern and two weeks after being elected notre dame’s first All-American. He suffered strep throat in the years before antibiotics and, dying in the hospital, he apparently told coach Knute Rockne he had “to go.” He said, “Some time, Rock, when the team is up against it, when things are wrong and the breaks are beating the boys, ask them to go in there with all they’ve got and win just one for the Gipper. I don’t know where I’ll be then, Rock. But I’ll know about it, and I’ll be happy.” Rockne used this sentiment to rally his team to a 12-6 upset over the previously undefeated Army team in 1928. In true Hollywood fashion, Ron Reagan the actor, who portrayed gipp in the film, went on to use the slogan “Win one for Gipper” in his presidential campaign. And he rallied voters in 1988, telling then-Vice President George H.W. Bush to “go out there and win one for the Gipper.” President George W. Bush also recalled the Gipp’s last wish in 2004. “This time we can truly win one for the Gipper,” he said, honoring Reagan, who had recently died. Now don’t worry. None of this is leading up to the time when the media fights back for it’s first Amendment rights — and wins. No. This is about a victory by Manatee County in the challenge to its comprehensive plan brought about by the developers of Long Bar Pointe, now renamed Aqua by the Bay. in this case, the developer claimed an $18 million “taking” resulted from the county’s 2013 development denial. The lawsuit sought to regain Long Bar’s rights to develop the project’s waterfront elements on Sarasota Bay. This time, the win is for the environment, and all those who heralded the fight, especially the florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage, Suncoast Waterkeepers, Joe McClash and the county attorney’s office. — Bonner Joy
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I cannot imagine that I am the only resident to catch the quote from Detective Sgt. Leonard Diaz in the Feb. 22 Islander about Narcan: “Would you stop throwing a life preserver to a drowning person?” Seeing how there is an epidemic across the United States and Manatee County is among the worst and with no help in site, wouldn’t you think that it would make sense to utilize this easily acceptable antidote, Narcan? Diaz mentioned in regard to Narcan use, he believes “it’s not the answer.” He goes on to say, “at what point in time do you stop giving it? In my mind, you’re enabling them.” I say, oh my God. We should never stop giving someone their life back. This cannot be what anyone who believes in people would say. How could you allow someone’s child to die a horrible death in your arms if you had Narcan available? I believe all people should have a right to grow up and become who they want to be. If they make a poor choice and their life only has seconds to spare and there is a antidote that works, why then let them die? Would an officer of ours let that happen? i don’t think I want Diaz by my side if someday I make a poor choice. Detective, perhaps you should take some time off. Sandy Weber, Holmes Beach
Regarding the letter “Stand up, be heard” in the opinion section of the Feb. 22 edition of The Islander: i wish the islander “Your Opinion” would stick to printing local issues rather than printing propaganda about national issues that are already stuffed down our throats 24/7. Ray Noyes, Holmes Beach
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What’s wrong with a wall? In response to the letter to the editor in the Feb. 22 edition of The Islander: What civil rights and women’s rights did President Donald Trump violate? His travel ban is not unconstitutional at all. Read the Constitution before you just repeat things heard somewhere else. What’s wrong with building a wall to discourage illegals from coming here? For 30 years, presidents and other politicians have been talking about making the borders stronger. Your statement about the president firing somebody: He fired people for not doing their job, just like an employer would fire someone not doing their job. PLEASE SEE opiNioN, NExT PAGE
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Fans seek autographs at the Pittsburgh Pirates spring training camp in Bradenton in March 1980. The players are second baseman Phil Garner and center fielder Omar Moreno. Islander Photo: Manatee County Library Digital Collection
youR opiNioN COntinUed fROM pAge 6 I am an immigrant. I did follow the rules 40 years ago and I assimilated into this country. Somebody sneaking into the United States is not an immigrant, like someone breaking into your home makes him the homeowner. Get with the program. The former rock star of the White House deported almost 2 million illegals in eight years. Where was your crying then? We have problems in this country, but why will you so steadily refuse to even give this administration a chance? Quit your whining and let’s have a real discussion and, please, quit pushing the panic button. It’s getting old. Mike Schenk, Holmes Beach
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10&20 years ago In the headlines: Feb. 26, 1997
• A Holmes Beach man was charged with burglarizing a home in Anna Maria. The arrest followed the execution of a search warrant at the suspect’s residence, where detectives reported finding stolen items. • Holmes Beach officials called on Manatee County officials to help find alternative funding to replace the bridge to Key Royale. Cost estimates put replacement at about $800,000. • Young ballplayers on Anna Maria island were in spring training, preparing for the start of the Little League Baseball season at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Beach Bistro owner Sean Murphy helped kick-off the season by serving a spaghetti dinner to players, coaches, parents and fans. • More than 30,000 people attended the twoday Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival in Cortez, feasting on locally caught seafood, enjoying live music and benefiting the fiSH preserve.
In the headlines: Feb. 28, 2007
• Agents with the florida Attorney general’s office arrested seven women working at the Acute Care facility on Gulf Drive in Anna Maria. The charges involved an allegation of billing $2.6 million in counterfeit claims. • Manatee County commissioners voted 7-0 to purchase and conserve more than 231 acres of land on Perico Island. Their plan was to create another nature preserve. • A group called the Holmes Beach Civic Association met at the Island Library with Holmes Beach Mayor Rich Bohnenberger to learn about the workings of city hall.
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Sarasota outlines criteria for ferry to Bradenton Beach By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter gridlocked traffic in Bradenton Beach and downtown Sarasota could be eased with the launch of a ferry, according to businessman Sherman Baldwin. In a 5-0 vote, Sarasota city commissioners gave conditional approval feb. 21 for the ferry service to debark from downtown Sarasota on an hourly run to the Historic Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach. Baldwin, owner of Paradise Boat Tours in Bradenton Beach, has been working for almost two years on a plan to connect the two cities via water taxi. At the feb. 21 Sarasota City Commission meeting, commissioners agreed that Baldwin would be required to secure a public dock in downtown Sarasota. Additionally, the dock must have adequate parking. The commission is withholding approval until it can review the lease and parking plan. According to Baldwin, the dock at the U.S. Coast guard Auxiliary flotilla 84 building in Centennial park is his first choice. The Coast Guard auxiliary leases the space from the city, so an amendment to the agreement could include Baldwin’s use of the dock. Baldwin said Feb. 22 that Sarasota city attorney Robert Fournier and parking manager Mark Lyons agreed to approach the auxiliary to discuss sharing the space with Baldwin. “The city will let them know we want to work
hand in hand,” Baldwin said. “With a little luck, we will make a deal that will work for everyone.” The service could begin within several weeks of final commission approval, “as early as the end of March,” Baldwin said Feb. 22. Baldwin said if this service is successful, he would expand to include a larger, high-speed ferry and a port in downtown Bradenton for loading and unloading passengers. “Tourists would just be icing on the cake, this would be primarily for residents,” Baldwin said during the feb. 21 meeting at Sarasota City Hall. He also wants to provide a service — like Uber on water — that would employ smaller boats to move people around the island, using smartphone apps to schedule pickups. The proposed Sarasota-Bradenton Beach service would launch a 125-passenger ferry daily from the Historic Bridge Street pier at 8 a.m., arriving in Sarasota about 55 minutes later, according to Baldwin. The boat would run hourly until the final run docks in Bradenton Beach at about 10:40 p.m. . Round-trip tickets are expected to cost $12.50 and Baldwin plans to offer discount rates as an incentive for commuters. “We are fortunate to have these waterways here, so this is a strong, viable way to move people while relieving our congested roadways,” Baldwin told Sarasota officials feb. 21.
A 125-passenger Gulfport 65 is being considered by the chief proponent of a ferry linking passengers from downtown Sarasota to the Historic Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach. Islander Photo: Courtesy Sherman Baldwin
Anna Maria commission confirms new city planner By Bianca Benedí Islander Reporter Robin Meyer was approved Feb. 23 by the Anna Maria City Commission to serve as city planner. Following the Jan. 23 resignation of Bruce McLaughlin, Mayor Dan Murphy began the hunt for a new city planner. As part of his search, Murphy contacted Manatee County’s planning officials, who recommended Meyer for the position. the five-year contract calls for Meyer to work a minimum 36 hours per week, with an $1,800 flat fee for the first 36 hours and $50 an hour for any subsequent hours. The contract rate is lower than the pay for McLaughlin, Murphy said. Meyer accepted the position and began work Feb. 13 on an hourly basis, tackling a backlog of permits that had grown during the search for a new planner. A former development services division manager for Manatee County, Meyer was responsible for all planning and nearly 30 employees. As Anna Maria’s planner, however, Meyer said he will do much more hands-on work, which he prefers.
New Anna Maria city planner Robin Meyer, right, attends the Feb. 23 Anna Maria City Commission meeting. Islander Photo: Bianca Benedí
In addition, the mayor has tasked Meyer with reviewing the three proposals submitted in response to an RFP to engineer the repairs to the Anna Maria City Pier. Originally from the state of Washington, where he worked as a planner for the city of tacoma from 1975 to 2003, Meyer took the position of principal planner for Collier County in April 2003, and remained in the region. from May 2012 to September 2013, Meyer was director of planning, zoning and building for Longboat Key. “The job sounded intriguing and like something that I would like to do,” Meyer said about applying to Anna Maria. “It’s a beautiful little island. It’s such a quaint place to visit and … just enjoy,” Meyer said.
AM crosswalks added, moratorium extended New crosswalks, a formula business moratorium and changes to the city clerk responsibilities were all on the agenda Feb. 23 for the Anna Maria City Commission meeting. The commission approved a resolution that would construct a handicap parking space in front of Ginny’s and Jane e’s at the Old igA, 9805 gulf drive, Anna Maria. The resolution also calls for the construction of crosswalks on Pine Avenue at the intersections of Crescent Drive, North Shore Drive and Tarpon Street. The commission also unanimously approved an ordinance continuing a formula retail moratorium for six months. The moratorium has been in place since July 2016. In other news, Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy announced to the commission that he would bring forward a proposal March 9 to retool city clerk LeAnn
Sherman Baldwin, left, owner of Paradise Boat Tours on Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach, chats Feb. 1 with Bradenton Beach Mayor Bill Shearon at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes In January, Bradenton Beach commissioners unanimously agreed to show support for the service. Baldwin does not need city approval to operate at the city pier. docking at the pier is on a first-come, first-serve basis under the city’s florida department of Environmental Protection permit, including a lease for the submerged land. “We don’t have anything to approve or disapprove unless the use is changed,” Bradenton Beach Mayor Bill Shearon said. “the dep permit specifically includes water-taxis.” Shearon said he sent a letter to Sarasota city officials and staff indicating the city’s support of Baldwin’s proposed service. “this is the first time we’ve had anyone make a commitment and follow through with a water-taxi service in Bradenton Beach,” Shearon said, adding it promises to be an “excellent and enjoyable alternative to sitting in traffic.”
Water taxi impacts, dockside parking discussed As a proposed water taxi coasts closer to a launch, parking concerns are being raised. Sherman Baldwin, owner of Paradise Boat Tours in Bradenton Beach, asked Holmes Beach commissioners for their support for his water-taxi plan at their feb. 14 meeting. Baldwin is in the throngs of planning a ferry service between Bradenton Beach and Sarasota, but he’s also is interested in connecting the Bradenton Beach pier to Anna Maria and Holmes Beach via a water taxi on the island. The Holmes Beach commissioners expressed concerns regarding parking at Baldwin’s taxi docks. Baldwin, however, said the water taxi could be a solution to parking problems. “When you bring people without cars, I don’t see (parking) as a problem,” Baldwin said Feb. 14. At a feb. 15 Coalition of Barrier island elected Officials meeting, Bradenton Beach Mayor Bill Shearon said Baldwin hopes to provide a shuttle service that would allow transportation and private vehicles to “pick up and drop off passengers, and bicycle and golf cart rentals positioned close to trolley stops.” — ChrisAnn Silver Esformes
Addy’s title and salary to include the responsibilities of city treasurer. following the Jan. 23 resignation of finance director Maggie Martinez, Murphy said he wanted to take the opportunity to streamline city hall by combining the clerk and finance positions under Addy. Since coming to the city September 2016, Addy has implemented several programs that resulted in $125,000 savings for the year, Murphy said. — Bianca Benedí
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Bradenton Beach fine-tunes anchorage ordinance By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter Bradenton Beach officials are concerned about the anchorage area at the east end of Bridge Street. At their feb. 16 meeting, Bradenton Beach commissioners unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance that could allow the city to approve or deny a business operating from a vessel anchored or rafting in city waters. in anticipation of a managed mooring field in the anchorage area on the south side of the Historic Bridge Street pier, the commission, in 2008, approved an ordinance to regulate behavior within the city waters extending 500 feet into Sarasota Bay. the ordinance specified a “mooring field,” which is defined as an “area designated by the city commission for mooring and anchorage purposes located within the jurisdictional waters of the city, where permanent ground tackle is utilized to provide multiple vessel moorings.” Since the city never established the mooring field, perry said feb. 16 that Bradenton Beach police Chief Sam Speciale suggested she “update” the ordinance to strengthen his ability to regulate “behavioral issues” in the anchorage. Upon review, perry said she found several regulations to consider with the new ordinance. Perry said West Coast Inland Navigational District executive director Justin McBride also reviewed the resolution and gave support to her suggestions. The WCIND is a multi-county taxing district that assists local governments in planning and maintaining waterway projects that promote safe navigation in the Intracoastal Waterway. Perry recommended repealing the old ordinance and replacing it, and presented her suggestions. She recommended language to include “code enforcement” in all areas mentioning “police enforcement,” so law enforcement is not limited. “I would strongly be in favor of this,” Mayor Bill
The anchorage area lies in Sarasota Bay south of the Historic Bridge Street Pier, Bradenton Beach. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Shearon said feb. 16. “if we have somebody violating multiple times, it goes to code, then fines can increase.” The commission agreed and consensus was reached. perry next reviewed definitions used in the resolution and said she recommends the commission direct her to check that the current definitions meet state statutes before the second reading. The commission agreed. Commissioner Ralph Cole said he is concerned that “mooring field” is used when there isn’t one. Perry said she left the language open, so the city could establish a mooring field in the anchorage area. Cole asked if “anchor” is included in the definition of “mooring,” to which Perry replied it is not. She said “anchoring” is defined as “the use of a heavy device fastened to a line or chain to hold a vessel in a desired position.” The definition does not specify the vessel be attached to a permanent mooring. Perry said she wanted to make sure someone without a business license could not pull up to the pier and operate as a business, since they are not “mooring.” $2 @ The Islander, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.
“Do you want to regulate individuals who have a vessels in city waters that are conducting business in the city? If so, we can tweak this,” Perry said. She said she recommends the business tax receipt requirements be applied to all businesses in the city. “Whether it’s land or water, you should all trigger the business tax receipt ordinance,” she said. Perry said anyone “operating” in city waters is required to have a business tax receipt and suggested the city also require commission approval for business applicants. Shearon said he is not sure if they have the right to regulate this without a submerged land lease. Speciale said without the lease, they are allowed to regulate the “behavior on the water, within 500 feet of the shore.” “I don’t have an issue with the parasailing or water taxis having a business tax license. I do have an issue with people advertising and renting vessels out there without a license from the state or city to do that,” Speciale said. “That is the behavior that needs regulating.” Commissioner Jake Spooner recommended the ordinance specify no one may operate a business anchored or rafting — attached to other vessels — in city waters, without permission from the commission. Unanimous consensus was reached. the final reading and vote on the ordinance will be at the next city commission meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at city hall, 107 gulf drive n.
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the event — tuesday, March 14, 3-5 p.m. at the Sandbar Restaurant, 100 Spring Ave., Anna Maria — will raise money for the Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra. The Gulf Drive Band including — Bil Bowdish, Ted Young and Judy Lynn — will perform a mix of oldies. Koko Ray also will perform. Candace Bennington is the featured artist in March Tickets are available at the Anna Maria Island at Island Gallery West in Holmes Beach. Her exhibit Chamber of Commerce, 5313 gulf drive, Holmes is titled “On the Beach.” Islander Courtesy Photo Beach, or by calling nancy Ambrose at 941-5184431. IGW presents ‘On the Beach’ tickets are $10 per person in advance and $15 at Candace Bennington will present oil and pastel the door. The Sandbar will provide refreshments at an addipaintings of local scenes and favorite spots on Anna tional charge. Maria Island at Island Gallery West in March. for more information, call Ambrose at 941-518Bennington is the featured artist at IGW for the 4431. month and her exhibit is called “On the island.” Bennington is represented in galleries in Ohio, Studio exhibits ‘New Work North Carolina and Florida and her art is in private collections in North America and Europe. by Old Friends’ Bennington and IGW’s other artists will welThe Studio at Gulf and Pine is hosting its second come the public for a reception during Art Walk in exhibition of 2017, “new Works by Old friends.” the Holmes Beach Art District. The event will be 5:30The exhibit features work by Jean Blackburn, 7:30 p.m. friday, March 10. Anne Abgott, Cory Wright, Maro Lorimer and Charles igW is at 5368 gulf drive, Holmes Beach. Townsend. for more information, call the gallery at 941-778These artists have shown at the gallery in the 6648. past. Work by CandaceThe exhibit, which will run through March 26, also Bennington, who will include the work of Studio newcomer Jay Canterwill demonstrate bury, an island fine art photographer who recently won painting at IGW “best of show” at the Lake Wales Art Festival. March 4. Islander An opening reception will be 1-4 p.m. thursday, Courtesy Photo March 2. the Studio is at 10101 gulf drive, Anna Maria. for more information, call Jocelyn greene at 941778-1906.
IGW hosts demos in March
Island Gallery West continues a series of art demonstrations at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays in March. Artist Candace Bennington will demonstrate oil painting techniques March 4. Also, on the schedule: • March 11, graciela giles, demonstrating watercolor painting. • March 18, pam McMillen, demonstrating bead embroidery. igW is at 5368 gulf drive, Holmes Beach. for more information, call the gallery at 941-7786648.
Center organizing annual Tour of Homes Five island homes will be showcased in the 24th annual Anna Maria Island Tour of Homes to benefit the Center of Anna Maria island. The tour, held in Anna Maria and Holmes Beach, will be 10-4 p.m. Saturday, March 18. “Distinctive architecture, elegant interiors and stunning waterfront views will be open to the public,” stated an announcement from the center. “the homes reflect various styles of island living and provide participants with ideas for interior decorating and entertainment.” The center did not provide the addresses of the homes or the names of the property owners. The tour also features an arts-and-crafts boutique and the raffle of a quilt created by the eyeland Needlers group. Tour tickets will be $20, but are not yet on sale, while quilt raffle tickets are available for purchase at the center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. For more information about the tour, call the center at 941-778-1908.
Signing at Paradise Books Russell J. Bunio, author of “The Graduate Handbook,” will sign copies of his book noon-2 p.m. Friday, March 3, at Paradise Found, 505 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. The book includes 50 “best practices” for graduates getting started on their careers. for more information, call the store at 941-2139687.
Kiwanis sets March calendar The Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island meets at 8:30 a.m. most Saturdays at the Anna Maria island Beach Cafe at the Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Plans this month include a conversation with Christina Witt of Big Brothers Big Sisters March 4, followed by a board meeting March 11. the club will host Charlie fields March 18 for a program on the 150th birthday of Wilbur Wright. The program March 25 will feature Jeff Asbury talking about the history of the club. An early look at April shows the club planning a board meeting April 8 and a talk by Lauri Harris about cyber security April 15. For more information, call Sandy Haas-Martens at 941-778-1383.
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The Artists Guild of Anna Maria will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 6, at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation. The meeting will include a social hour, followed by a painting demonstration by artist Joe Kanoza. Kanoza is a portrait artist and noted as one of the top 15 golf course artists in the country. the church is at 4408 gulf drive, Holmes Beach. for more, call the gallery at 941-778-6694.
Island happenings Visitors to a past Anna Maria Island Historical Society Heritage Day Festival sample honey. This year’s event will be Saturday, March 4, in Anna Maria. Islander File Photo: Bonner Joy
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The Anna Maria Island Historical Society celOrganizers have lined up demonstrations in beeebrates island history and culture with the Heritage keeping, bonnet-making, jewelry-making, quilting and Day Festival. other crafting skills. The event will be 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March Highlights for the festival include: 4, at AMIHS’s museum and park, 402 Pine Ave., Anna • A scavenger hunt, with prizes for children. Maria. • Raffles of baskets. Plans include live music, food and beverages, arts • Music by the AMi String Band. and crafts and demonstrations, as well as tours of the • the sale of baked goods, including AMiHS’ own museum, the historic Belle Haven cottage and photo Settlers’ Bread. ops at the old city jail. for more, call the museum at 941-778-0492.
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day, March 21. the admission price for lectures is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. The center also will offer special programing Fridays at 11 a.m. in March. the fee is $18 for members and $23 for non-members. The Friday schedule includes March 3, “The Iranian Experience” with ballet director and choreographer Robert de Warren; March 10, “50 plus Years of Broadway” with musician David Polansky; “The Yesterday Show— Mark Twain Interviews Thomas Edison” with Alan Kitty March 17 and “golden Roads: A One Woman Musical about Golda Meir” March 24. The center is in the Centre Shops of Longboat Key, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive. for more information, call 941-383-8811.
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Senior Adventures take off to Sarasota circus, plan fish fry The island-based Senior Adventures group is pushing its usual Friday adventure to Saturday. The adventurers plan to meet Saturday March 4 at the Sarasota Circus arena for the 2 p.m. show. The group will gather for the “Synergy” performance. There is no group transportation planned for the
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event and attendees must order their tickets in advance at circusarts.org or by calling 941-355-9805. According to organizer Peg Miller, tickets start at $15. Also, the group will hold 5-7 p.m. fish fry the following friday, March 10, at the Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. n., Bradenton Beach. Karen Bell of the A.P. Bell Fish Co. in Cortez is donating the main course, and the Anna Maria Island Privateers are sending a pirate crew to takeover the Silver Center kitchen and provide cooking duties. According to Miller, a future adventure is being planned to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa, which offers slots, table games and a poker room. For more information and reservations for trips, call peg Miller at 941-778-3106.
The Anna Maria Island Art League is looking for volunteers for Springfest, an arts and crafts show set for Saturday-Sunday, March 11-12, at the Holmes Beach city field. Help is needed selling food tickets, hosting a hospitality booth, and with raffle tickets, booth sitters and at the Young at Art booth. Volunteer shifts are from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., submit your social news, weddings, anniversaries, births, 12:30-3:30 p.m. and 3:30-6:30 p.m. For more information or to volunteer, call AMIAL travel photos, fishing, sports and event news and photos to news@islander.org. at 941-778-2099.
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ONGOING OFF ANNA MARIA ISLAND at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941778-1906. • Through April 28, “The History, Use and Art of Waterfowl Thursday, March 2 • Saturdays through March 11, 10:30 a.m., Island Gallery West Decoys” exhibit, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., 2 p.m. — Friends of the Island Library lecture with Meg art demonstrations, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120. Lowman, “Einstein of the Treetops,” Island Library, 5701 Marina 941-778-6648. • Most second Wednesdays, Think+Drink (Science), 7-9 p.m., Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. 1-4 p.m. — “New Works by Old Friends” reception, the Studio LOOKING AHEAD Information: 941-746-4131. at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941• Thursdays, 5-8 p.m., Art After 5, John and Mable Ringling 778-1906. March 9, sustainability lecture, Holmes Beach. March 9-26, Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. Fee applies. InforFriday, March 3 Island Players “Play On,” Anna Maria. March 10, Art Walk, Holmes mation: 941-359-5700. Noon-2 p.m. — Author Russell J. Bunio book-signing, Paradise Beach. March 12, Island Players auditions, Anna Maria. March 14, • First Fridays, 6-9:30 p.m. Village of the Arts Art Walk, 12th Found, 505 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-213-9687. Oldies Beach Dance Party, Anna Maria. May 4-14, Island Players Street West and 12th Avenue West, Bradenton. Also 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 4 “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” Anna Maria. April, Richthe following Saturday. 10:30 a.m. — Island Gallery West artist demonstration, Can- ard Stewart “Sea & Shore” exhibit, Holmes Beach. April 23, Ring • Saturdays in March, 1 p.m., movie matinees, Longboat Key dace Bennington painting with oils, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Sarasota Handbell Ensemble concert, Anna Maria. May, Marlane Center for the Arts, 6860 Longboat Drive S., Longboat Key. InformaInformation: 941-778-6648. Wurzbach exhibit, “Island Dreams, Holmes Beach. tion: 941-383-2345. Monday, March 6 • Second Saturdays, 2 p.m., Florida Maritime Museum Music 6:30 p.m. — Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island hosts a meetTalk on the Porch concert, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941ing and demo by artist Joe Kanoza, the Episcopal Church of the about the 708-6120. Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941treetops • Tuesdays through March 28, 1 p.m., film screenings, Long778-6694. Meg Lowman boat Key Center for the Arts, 6860 Longboat Drive S., Longboat Key. Tuesday, March 7 presents Information: 941-383-2345. 8 p.m. — Island Players performance of “Play On,” benefit for “Einstein of the LOOKING AHEAD cancer awareness, Island Players theater, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Treetops” at 2 March 26, Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-518-4431. p.m. Thursday, “3 Tenors” concert, Bradenton. April 23, Ring Sarasota Handbell March 2, at the Ensemble concert, Anna Maria. ONGOING ON AMI Island Library, ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND
• Through March 12, painter Rachel Schiro’s “Juicey Fruit” exhibit, Artpsace studio and gallery, 101 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. Information: 941-243-3835. • Throughout March, Island Gallery West features the work of oil painter Candace Bennington in the exhibit “On the Island,” 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648. • Throughout March, Artists’ Guild Gallery exhibits the work of Margie Amberge and Polly Tetrault, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6694. • Through March 26, “New Works by Old Friends,” the Studio
5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Islander Courtesy Photo
Lectures, crafts and reading at Island Library in March The Island Library will host a series of programs in March for children and adults. A look at the schedule for the library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach: • Wednesday, March 1, 12:45 p.m. the gulf Coast Writers will meet. • thursday, March 2, the friends of the island Library will present a lecture at 2 p.m. Meg Lowman will discuss the science of tree canopies in “Einstein of the Treetops.” • friday, March 3, the library will host a forty Carrots parenting program at 10 a.m. and a knit/crochet activity program at 2 p.m. • Saturday, March 4, the library will present “Ask a Master gardener” at 10:30 a.m. and host a meeting of the Lego Club at 2 p.m. • tuesday, March 7, the preschool storytime will be at 10 a.m. and a program on identity theft will be at noon. • Wednesday, March 8, the adult coloring club will meet at noon and the all-ages chess club will meet at 4 p.m. • thursday, March 9, the friends of the island Library will host restaurant owner and islander Ed Chiles, who will talk about sustainability at 2 p.m. • friday, March 10, the library will host the 40 Carrots parenting program at 10 a.m. and an ipad class at 2 p.m. • Saturday, March 11, an origami convention will be at 10 a.m. • tuesday, March 14, preschool storytime will be at 10 a.m. and an after-school program at 3:30 p.m. • Wednesday, March 15, the library will present an “Introduction to Facebook” at 2 p.m. • thursday, March 16, the friends of the island Library Book Club will meet at 10:15 to talk about “The Round House” by Louise Erdich and a knit and crochet activity will be at 2 p.m. • Saturday, March 18, a meditation session will be at 11 a.m. and a paper jewelry-crafting program will be at 2 p.m. • tuesday, March 21, preschool storytime will be at 10 a.m. and a “Rarely Seen Creatures of florida” program at 2 p.m. • Wednesday, March 22, the adult coloring club
will meet at noon and the all-ages chess club will meet at 4 p.m. • thursday, March 23, the library will host computer coding for kids at 2 p.m. • friday, March 24, forty Carrots parenting program will be at 10 a.m. and “Monster Bookmarks” crafting at 2 p.m. • Saturday, March 25, CpR training will be at 9 a.m. • tuesday, March 28, preschool storytime will be at 10 a.m. • thursday, March 30, quilting will be at 10 a.m. • friday, March 31, the forty Carrots parenting program will be at 10 a.m. for more information, call the library at 941-7786341.
Museum hosts gyotaku demo The Florida Maritime Museum will demonstrate painting with a fish — gyotaku — at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 7. The museum is at 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. For more information, including fees, call the museum at 941-708-6120. Islander Courtesy Photo
Box office to open for players’ production
the box office opened feb. 27 for tickets to “play On,” the next stage production presented by the Island Players. The comedy, written by Rick Abbot, will run March 9-26 at the Anna Maria playhouse, 10009 gulf drive. performances will take place at 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. The theater is dark Mondays. the box office will open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays for ticket sales. the box office also will be open an hour before curtain. the 10-person cast — directed by Heiko Knipfelberg — features Sylvia Marnie, Diana Shoemaker, Daniel Coppinger, Caroline Cox, Laure Morales, Mark Shoemaker, Craig Moran, Valerie Lipscomb, Susan Mergens and Robin Rhodes. The Island Players provided this description of the plot: “A theater group desperately tries to put on a play in spite of maddening interference from the author who keeps revising the script.” Tickets are $20. for more information, call the box office at 941-778-5755.
Special IP performance to benefit cancer awareness
the island players will perform a benefit preview of “play On” at 8 p.m. tuesday, March 7, at the community theater, 10009 gulf drive, Anna Maria. the evening will benefit the American Cancer Writer and readers Society Cancer Action Network and American Cancer Author Linda Ress, center, talks Feb. 18 at the Island Society. Library with readers Janet Branneman, left, of General admission tickets at $20 are available North Webster, Indiana, and Anna Maria Island, and at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, Theresa Ehman, visiting from Tipton, Indiana. The 5313 gulf drive, Holmes Beach, or by calling nancy library hosted a meet-and-greet for area writers to Ambrose at 941-518-4431. connect with readers. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy
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GAMES, SPORTS & OUTDOORS ONGOING ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND
ONGOING OFF ANNA MARIA ISLAND
• Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m., horseshoes pitched, Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-708-6130. • Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., through March, bingo games, Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-778-3580. • Tuesdays, noon, duplicate bridge, Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941779-0881.
• Through March 29, Pittsburgh Pirates spring-training baseball, LECOM Park, 1611 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 877-893-2827. • Second and fourth Wednesdays, Roser Memorial Community Church Golfing for God, IMG Academy Golf Club, 4350 El Conquistador Parkway, Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-7780414. • Third Thursdays, Manatee County Audubon Society meeting, Hope Lutheran Church, 4635 26th St. W., Bradenton. Information: GET LISTED 941-729-2222. Send listings to calendar@islander.org. Submissions must • Most Saturdays, 8 a.m., Felts Audubon Preserve open house, include a contact name and telephone number. 4600 24th Ave. E., Palmetto. Information: 941-729-2222.
CLUBS & COMMUNITY ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND
779-1416. • Tuesdays, 4 p.m. Inquiring Minds religious study, Gloria Dei Wednesday, March 1 Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 12:45 p.m. — Gulf Coast Writers meeting, Island Library, 5701 941-778-4579. Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. Friday, March 3 LOOKING AHEAD 2 p.m. — Knitting and crocheting activity, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. March 10, Annie Silver Community Fish Fry Dinner, Bradenton Saturday, March 4 Beach. March 11, Thieves Market, Coquina Beach. March 15, Anna 9 a.m.-3 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Historical Society Heritage Maria Garden Club Penny Flower Show, Anna Maria. March 18, Day Festival, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778- Center of Anna Maria Island Tour of Homes, islandwide. April 19, 0492. Anna Maria Garden Club fashion show, Anna Maria. 10:30 a.m. — “Ask a Master Gardener” program, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. OFF ANNA MARIA ISLAND Tuesday, March 7 Noon — Identity theft program, Island Library, 5701 Marina Sunday, March 5 Noon — Brunch for the Bay benefit for Suncoast Waterkeeper, Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. Bradenton Yacht Club, 4307 Snead Island Road, Palmetto. Fee Wednesday, March 8 applies. Information: 941-275-2922. Noon — Adult coloring club meeting, Island Library, 5701 Tuesday, March 7 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. 10 a.m. — Lord’s Warehouse Fashion Show and Luncheon, Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. ONGOING ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Fee applies. Information: 941-383-6491. • Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Anna Maria Island Historical Society sells Settlers’ Bread, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. 941-778ONGOING OFF ANNA MARIA ISLAND 0492. • Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Bradenton Farmers Market, Old • Second and fourth Wednesdays, 11 a.m. Just Older Youth/ JOY Brown Bag Lunch Series, Roser Memorial Community Church, Main Street downtown, Bradenton. Information: 941-621-6471. • March 8-12, Cortez Church of Christ lessons, “The Case for 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414. • Thursdays, 7 p.m., Overeaters Anonymous meets, the Epis- Christ,” 12111 45th Ave. W., Cortez. Information: 941-216-6286. copal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. LOOKING AHEAD Information: 813-494-6518. • Third Thursdays, 11:45 a.m., Successful Women Aligning March 26, Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra Together meets, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton “3 Tenors” concert, Bradenton. Beach. Fee applies. Information: 941-345-5135. • Most Fridays, 10 a.m., Senior Adventures meet at Annie Silver Psst, got Community Center in Bradenton Beach for a program or to depart a pest? on an adventure. Information: 941-538-0954. What’s the most • Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island colorful salt-tolermeets, Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe at Manatee Public Beach, ant plant? Got a 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1383. pest in the garden? • Tuesdays, noon, Anna Maria Island Rotary Club gathers for The Island Library lunch and a program, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Brahosts “Ask A denton Beach. Information: 941-462-4016. Master Gardener” • Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Irish Ceili and set dancing, Sandpiper Saturday, March Resort, 2601 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 9414. Islander Courtesy Photo
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GOOD TO KNOW • March 1, Ash Wednesday. • March 12, daylight saving time begins. • March 17, St. Patrick’s Day. • March 20, first day of spring. • April 1, April Fools Day. • April 9, Palm Sunday. • April 10, Passover begins. • April 14, Good Friday. • April 16, Easter. • April 22, Earth Day. • April 28, National Arbor Day. • May 5, Cinco de Mayo. What time is it? Nearly • May 13, Mother’s Day. • May 20, Armed Forces Day. time for daylight saving time to begin. • May 29, Memorial Day.
KIDS & FAMILY ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Friday, March 3 10 a.m. — Forty Carrots parenting program, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. Saturday, March 4 2 p.m. — Lego Club meeting, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. Tuesday, March 7 10 a.m. — Preschool storytime, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. ONGOING ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND • First Tuesdays, 6:15 p.m., Jesus And Youth/JAY Walkers, Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414. ONGOING OFF ANNA MARIA ISLAND • Fourth Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Stelliferous Live star exploration, South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131. • Most first Saturdays, Family Night at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131. • Second Saturdays, 9 a.m., Audubon Adventures for Junior Audubon, Felts Audubon Preserve open house, 4600 24th Ave. E., Palmetto. Information: 941-729-2222.
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Oboe, piano duo perform artistic recital Amy Collins and Eunmi Ko will blend the sounds of oboe and piano in a concert at 2 p.m., March 12, at Christ Church of Longboat Key, a Presbyterian church at 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. The performance will include melodies from around the world. A grief support group continues at Christ Church at 11 a.m. thursdays until March 16. the group is led by a counselor from Tidewell Hospice. For additional information, call debra McKenna at 941-284-5333 or Roger Brown at 928-445-8512. Christ Church holds worship service Sunday at 10 a.m. Weekly Bible studies for men are at 9 a.m. Mondays and women’s studies are at 10 a.m., Wednesdays. Cortez Church of Christ will host a series of lessons at 7 p.m. March 8-11, and 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday, March 12. the series, “the Case for Christ,” will have a different speaker nightly. Cortez Church of Christ is at 12111 45th Ave. W., Cortez. CrossPointe Fellowship offers Sunday worship at 9 a.m., followed by study and fellowship in Life Groups at 10:30 a.m. Sunday night Live, a traditional service with music and hymns, is at 5 p.m. at the church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church holds worship at 5 p.m. Saturdays and at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sundays, followed by 11:30 a.m. fellowship. Lenten soup suppers begin March 8 at 6 p.m. before 7 p.m. Wednes-
day Lenten service at 6608 Marina drive, Holmes Beach. Harvey Memorial Community Church, 300 Church St., Bradenton Beach, is an interdenominational church, whcih worships Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. the Rev. Willie tabor leads Bible study at 11 a.m., thursdays. Longboat Island Chapel, a Christian-based interfaith community church, offers a Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. at 6200 gulf of Mexico drive, Longboat Key. Roser Memorial Community Church offers Sunday worship at 8:30 a.m. in the chapel and at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary. A nursery is available during services. Adult Sunday school class is at 8:45 a.m. at 512 pine Ave., Anna Maria. terrific tuesdays continue with a meal at 5:30 p.m. before a variety of classes on topics of faith, finance and evangelism. Classes for children are available. the cost for the meal is $6 per individual or $15 per family and reservations are required. Call the church office at 941-778-0414 for meal arrangements. St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor drive, Holmes Beach, celebrates Mass Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Mass also is celebrated weekdays at 8:30 a.m. in addition, a 4 p.m. vigil is held Saturdays. The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation offers Saturday service at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday Eucharist Rite i service at 8 a.m. followed by Rite ii at 10:30
The Rev. Rosemary Backer, left, of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, installs officers of All Island Denominations for the 2017-18 term. The ceremony took place Feb. 8 at Roser Memorial Community Church in Anna Maria. The officers include president Cornelia Zanetti of St. Bernard Catholic Church, vice president and the Rev. Dr. Robert O’Keef of Roser, secretary Ruth Richardson of the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation and treasurer Dick Dunsworth of St. Bernard. Islander Courtesy Photo
Chapel to host fashion show The Annual Lord’s Warehouse Fashion Show and Luncheon will be Tuesday, March 7. the preview will be at 10 a.m. and the lunch and show at 11 a.m. in the fellowship hall of the Longboat Island Chapel. The show will feature models wearing a collection of gently used clothing and accessories from the Lord’s Warehouse. The event also will feature the awarding of door prizes, raffles and a silent auction. Betty Rahm and Donna Dolan are co-chairwomen. Tickets are $25 and available at the Longboat Island Chapel and Lord’s Warehouse, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longbat Key. for more information, call the church at 941383-6491.
a.m. A Eucharist and healing prayer service is held Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Lenten soup suppers begin March 8. the Stations of the Cross are offered at 5:30 p.m. followed by soup supper and a discussion of Lenten collects. the church is at 4408, gulf drive, Holmes Beach.
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Jane Grossman of Holmes Beach died Feb. 21. Islander Courtesy Photo
Jane Grossman
Jane Grossman, a woman who did it all and showed others how to live large, died in her island home Feb. 21. She was born Oct. 21, 1938, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to Elwood and Alma Shollenberger. She resided in Holmes Beach and formerly in Sarasota and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. She had many journeys in life. She led a life of many “firsts.” She was the first woman on the Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, police force in Grossman 1959. She graduated from Bethlehem Business College and studied at Moravian College and the University of Pennsylvania Extension in Europe. She was a real estate agent and broker for 36 years and received many awards in that field. A true entrepreneur, she also held an insurance license, owned a beauty parlor, several boutiques, a bakery, several motels, an antique store, several commercial properties and acted as a marketing director for author, real estate developer and Italian carmaker Piero Rivolta. She marched with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma, Alabama. She was an activist and, in the early 1990s, she founded a nonprofit civil rights organization, Friends of Unity in the Community, in Sarasota. One of the many honors she received for her activism was the State of Florida Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award for Dedicated Community Service, which was presented by the late Gov. Lawton Chiles. She was extremely proud of this prestigious honor. While in Sarasota, she was chair of the housing board for HUD. She had a special focus on helping women rise from challenging life circumstances. She was a guiding light for many women in her life. She also became very interested and active in politics and she ran 16 political campaigns at the local, state and federal level. And yes, she also was a Unitarian minister and ran a New Age Center called The Chapel of Light in Sarasota. She also was an avid bridge player. She held master points and loved teaching her family and friends. In 2000, she became semi-retired and moved to Holmes Beach with her husband, Marvin Grossman. For them, Anna Maria Island was paradise, a slice of heaven. She became a active real estate agent on the island and quickly rose to one of the top agents in the area. She also opened a gift shop in Holmes Beach. And she became immersed in local politics and successfully helped her husband campaign for public office — he is a three-term Holmes Beach city commissioner. A memorial service and celebration of life, including reflection, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 4, at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. She is survived by daughters Nicole Skaggs and Shelly Hill; granddaughters Natashia and Rachael; grandson Matthew; step-children Charis, Rochelle and
loyal Tampa Bay Bucs fan. A private service has been planned. Memorial donations may be sent to Alzheimer’s Association, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, 3277-A Fruitville Road, Suite 1, Sarasota FL 34237. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Barbara (Hazzard) Knode; daughters Karen and husband Lee Trepte and Kim and husband David Watkinson; son Stephen and wife Sharon; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
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Donald P. Knode Donald P. Knode, 93, long-time Anna Maria IslandKey Royale resident, died Feb. 15 in Bradenton. Born in Santa Barbara, California, Mr. Knode grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he became an Eagle Scout and outdoor enthusiast. He developed a keen interest in radio, and as a student was a broadcast announcer at the University of New Mexico. His university studies were interrupted by the start of World War II, and Don was drafted to learn Japanese Node at the U. S. Navy Japanese Language School in Boulder, Colorado. As an officer in Naval Intelligence, he was sent to Hiroshima during the U.S. occupation to assess bomb damages to telecommunications. After the war, he returned to the states and graduated in 1950 from Yale University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations. At Yale, he was a proud member of the crew team, which in 1949 beat Harvard in the annual head-to-head regatta — a sporting triumph he would cherish for the rest of his life. Resuming his pre-war interest in broadcasting, Mr. Knode was hired by ABC and sent to Munich, Germany, to interview Russian refugees. He subsequently joined Radio Free Europe in Istanbul, Turkey. Later, he joined Merrill Lynch Fenner & Smith, where he had a long, distinguished, international career. He was responsible for opening the first Merrill Lynch office in Japan in 1961, and rose within the firm to the level of vice president. While in Tokyo, Don also served as president of the American Chamber of Commerce of Japan and eventually started his own consulting and investor relations firm. He retired in 1998 with wife Barbara to Key Royale in Holmes Beach. He had a life-long love of theater and participated in the Asolo Theatre Guild Playreaders. He was a member of the Yale Club of the Suncoast. He enjoyed playing tennis, and remained a
Rudolph ‘Rudy’ Spinoza died Feb. 16 in Bradenton. He was 86. He was a longtime resident of Holmes Beach, a former member of the Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island and loved by many friends. He was born in Connecticut and received his art education in New York City at the School of Visual Spinoza Arts, Pratt Institute and the Art Students League, where he studied portrait painting under Raphael Soyer. Upon completion of his studies, he made an extended visit to Wyoming, where at the age of 22 he was given commissions to paint the governors of Wyoming and Colorado. Back in New York, he opened a graphic illustration and design studio. Among his clients were major ad agencies and corporations. As a hobby, he enjoyed making violins, including one played in the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Survivors include wife Rose; sisters Gloria Nash and Rita van Autreve; several nieces and nephews; and three cats.
Frances Rose Zacchero Frances Rose Zacchero, of Bradenton, died Feb. 14. She was born Sept. 6, 1926, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, to Nicklaus and Mary Ferraro. She grew up in Pittsburgh and graduated Mount Lebanon High School in 1944. She moved to Bradenton in 1986 and resided there until her death. She was an active member of Country Village Association, where she planned many social events over the years. She also was active in her Zacchero church, Saints Peter and Paul the Apostles Catholic Church. She was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates fan and a member of the Pirates Boosters Club. She volunteered at spring training games in Bradenton for many years as an usher and in the gift store. She was a beautiful and charming woman, kind and generous to all she met. A service will be held in Pittsburgh at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Saints Peter and Paul the Apostles Catholic Church, 2850 75th St. W., Bradenton FL 34209. She is survived by son Chuck of Bradenton; godson James Shine of Pittsburgh; dear friend Ann Lewis; sisters Theresa Dapra and Joan Shine of Pittsburgh; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Cortez snowbird, WWII vet soars again
LEFT: World War II veteran pilot Bob Brocklehurst is aided by Brian Norris Feb. 16 as he climbs into the cockpit of the TF-P51D Mustang fighter plane at the Tampa Executive Airport. ABOVE: Bob Brocklehurst and Brian Norris prepare for take off Feb. 16 from the Tampa Executive Airport.
WWII Air Force pilot Bob Brocklehurst displays his wings. Islander Photos: Courtesy Karen Abel
Veteran pilot Bob Brocklehurst and Wings of Wings of Freedom pilot Brian Norris and World War II Air Force veteran Freedom pilot Brian Norris greet Feb. 16 at Bob Brocklehurst pose Feb. 16 in front of the TF-P51D Mustang fighter plane at the Tampa Executive Airport. the Tampa Executive Airport.
By Bianca Benedí Islander Reporter A local World War II Air Force veteran was given the chance to fly a fighter plane again last week. Retired Lt. Col. Bob Brocklehurst, 96, a Cortez snowbird who winters at Mount Vernon condominium, was able to sit at the controls of a tf-51d Mustang and fly when the Wings of freedom tour by the Collings Foundation traveled from Tampa to Venice. Aided by Wings of Freedom pilot Brian Norris in the two-seater training plane, which has full sets of controls for both seats, Brocklehurst took the controls and piloted the plane for the flight. During World War II, the Air Force pilot was stationed in the Aleutian Islands in Alaska. Karen Abel, who runs a blog dedicated to World
War II veterans that were stationed in Alaska during the war, arranged the flight for Brocklehurst, who she said might be the last living veteran who was stationed at the Aleutian Islands. Abel said Norris described Brocklehurst as a natural. “He said that Bob has not lost his touch. …He grabbed those controls like it hasn’t been a day” since he last flew, she said. Brocklehurst did not pursue a civilian pilot’s license after his 28 years in the Air force, Abel said. the feb. 16 flight was the first time he flew a plane since his time in the Air Force. Brocklehurst said returning to the controls was like riding a bike or parking a car. This summer, Abel said, a memorial will be held June 2-4 in Unalaska, Alaska, where Brocklehurst will
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Permit supervisor applications trickle into Holmes Beach By Jennifer Sheppard Islander Reporter In an effort to become more responsive to building department requests, Holmes Beach is adding a permit supervisor to its staff. The position, approved in January by Mayor Bob Johnson, opened Feb. 2 as part of a department reconfiguration plan by building official Jim Mcguinness. “There’s a lot of building going on and a lot more remodels,” said Mary Buonagura, the city’s human resources analyst. As a result of the city’s growth, a permit supervisor will work to compile data “for the successful completion of the building permitting process,” ensuring outcomes for the “construction community and homeowners” is efficient,” according to the job description. The permit supervisor will report to McGuiness and supervise the permit technician, a position currently held by Chris Putnam. However, Putnam is planning a move to the police department and her position will soon be open for applications. Buonagura said, adding the permit supervisor’s starting pay is $24 an hour. Of the dozens of applicants received by the city, five, who listed Bradenton as their city of residence, have completed the application process.Two currently are employed by Manatee County. Buonagura said the city is looking for relevant work history, supervisory experience and a steady employment history, along with relative skill sets, such as FEMA training or a construction background. The position also requires an associate’s degree in business, construction, engineering or sciences, and three years of experience in construction permitting. Within 180 days of hire, the permit supervisor must attain certification as a permit technician with the International Code Congress.
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Morgan Bryant is ready to model Feb. 26 for Claire Marie Haase of Claire Marie Salon at the Love Wedding Show Feb. 26 at the Seafood Shack Bar and Grill in Cortez.
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Holmes Beach boat canopy blocks view at condo By Jennifer Sheppard Islander Reporter When Robyn Kinkopf woke up one morning a few weeks ago, she noticed two new boat canopies blocking her view of Watson’s Bayou. Kinkopf, a Westbay Point & Moorings condominium resident, said she reviewed the code and “it seemed clear the city had broken its own ordinance.” The code states that no boathouse or other covering for a boat at a dock or pier can be installed within a public waterway bordering a residential district At the feb. 14 commission meeting, Kinkopf asked commissioners to remove the metal structure recently added to cover the fire rescue and police boats. Two boat lifts were built last year at the city dock
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Bride-to-be Desirae Dawson, wedding entertainer Chuck Caudill and Clarissa Alexander meet Feb. 26 at the Anna Maria Island Love Wedding Show. adjacent to the 63rd Street Boat Ramp in a shared project by West Manatee Fire Rescue and the Holmes Beach Police Department. The canopies were approved and permitted by the city in november 2016. “I do believe you made a mistake,” Kinkopf told commissioners. “The simple solution is to take down the canopies.” Commission Chair Judy Titsworth said she recently took a look at the area. “Although it’s beautiful, I think it does have a direct effect on your view,” Titsworth said.
David Oliver Willis, two-time “American Idol” contestant, performs Feb. 26 at the Anna Maria Island Love Wedding Show.
Bob McGlynn, property manager for Westbay, said the structure has altered the association owners’ “riparian rights to an unobstructed view of the waterway.” Commissioners will discuss the boat canopies at their 6 p.m. work session Thursday, March 2, at city hall, 5801 Marina drive.
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BB looks to county for Coquina Beach Trail improvements By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter Bradenton Beach is considering enhancing the 10-year-old Coquina Beach trail to include fitness stations. the multi-purpose trail is an 8-foot-wide asphalt path that runs 1.3 miles along the west side of gulf Drive between the parking lots and the shoreline from Fifth Street South to the Longboat Pass Bridge in Bradenton Beach. At a feb. 16 meeting, Scenic WAVeS partnership Committee chair Tjet Martin, approached the commission with suggestions for adding fitness stations to shaded areas along the trail. Vice Mayor John Chappie said he thinks it’s a “great idea” and may qualify for Manatee County concessionaire funds — revenue from the two public beach concessions that can be used to fund barrier island projects. However, the three island municipalities — Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach — must agree on the project. “there is almost $1 million in the pot for island cities,” Chappie said. “All the island cities would have to agree on it and put in an official request to the county.” Martin said the estimated cost for the equipment — for 20 stations — is $10,000. She said the exercise equipment she had been researching is constructed from wood and steel to withstand the elements. Chappie said the county would be responsible for providing the equipment. Martin said she received verbal agreement to move forward with the project from Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy and Holmes Beach Mayor Bob Johnson. “The mayors have agreed, now we have to get county staff to agree,” Bradenton Beach Mayor Bill Shearon said. “A motion to move this forward would help support that.” Chappie said he is concerned the agreement with
Bradenton Beach Scenic WAVES Partnership Committee chair Tjet Martin addresses the city commission Feb. 16, during a meeting at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes
the other mayors is verbal and not approved by their commissions. “It’s still in the concept stage,” Shearon said. “No, this is not a concept, but an actual proposal to the county commission that would use concessionaire funds,” Chappie responded. “This is just a motion to move it forward and start the process,” Commissioner Ralph Cole said. A motion to bring suggestions for new exercise stations along the trail to the county was made and unanimously approved. However, upon completion of the feb. 16 meeting agenda, during discussion around the dais, Chappie again addressed his concerns with the approval process for the proposed fitness trail. Chappie motioned to reconsider the previous motion regarding the trail, which was approved in a unanimous vote. Chappie read the county resolution regarding use and distribution of surplus concessionaire revenues. He said county criteria for inter-governmental projects includes a letter “jointly executed by the mayors of the island cities stating their support.” Chappie asked city attorney Ricinda Perry how
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they should proceed. Perry said the city of Bradenton Beach should draft and approve a resolution for the project and provide a letter of intent to the other island cities for the mayors to approve and sign. Bradenton Beach would then submit the proposal to the county. A motion was made to repeal the previous motion regarding the trail, which carried unanimously. A second motion directing Perry to write a resolution for the project carried unanimously. “Hopefully, now we can move this forward,” Shearon said. On feb. 21, Martin emailed County Commissioner Carol Whitmore, County Administrator Ed Hunzeker and Jan Brewer, the county’s financial management department director, asking if a resolution is necessary for the project. Hunzeker and Brewer said, “no,” but a joint letter from the mayors supporting the request is required. Martin thanked said she would forward the replies to the city commission for consideration. The next city commission meeting will be at 6 p.m. thursday, March 2, at Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N.
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• 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, early release. • thursday, March 2, dr. Seuss’s birthday. • friday, March 3, High-touch/High-tech thirdgrade classroom presentation. • 11:30 a.m. friday, March 10, adopt-a-grandparent luncheon, media center. • friday, March 17, no school. Record day. • Monday, March 20-friday, March 24, Spring break. School resumes March 27. Anna Maria Elementary is at 4700 Gulf Drive. For more information, call 941-708-5525.
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Performing as the Bad BoyZ, Ewan Cloutier, Shaun Wampole Peyton Hovda, and Jack McCarthy — all first-graders — bring the house down with Bruno Mars “Perm” at the Feb. 23 AME talent show.
Second-grader Alexander Teich-DiLorenzo, fourth-grader Payton Harlan and first-grader Peyton Hovda show their “cool” Feb. 23 at the AME talent show.
Anna Maria Elementary third-graders Fiona McCarthy and Ava Harlan receive flowers after their performance of “Fight Song” Feb. 23 in the AME talent show.
School Choice Open enrollment period for Manatee County School District elementary schools is March 6-17. AMe has 273 students, including 140 students in the school choice program. Off-island families who want their children to attend Anna Maria Elementary, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, should visit the school or go online to www.manateeschools.net before the March 17 deadline. — Bianca Benedí
Anna Maria Elementary students Lyla Smith, Payton Harlan and Juliet Greene prepare Feb. 23 to announce the start of the annual evening Anna Maria Elementary School Talent Show for a full house of students and families in the school auditorium. Islander Photos: Courtesy Morgan Harlan
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Center hosts dog obedience training, more... By Bianca Benedí Islander Reporter Does your dog need better manners? The Center of Anna Maria Island will offer a dog manners and obedience course for beginners. The class will be led by Brenda Bolay and Betty Dimmick. Dogs will learn basic obedience skills like sit, down, come and stay and dog owners will benefit from the classes too. “The main point is to teach the owners how to teach the dogs,” Bolay said. Owners will learn the processes of guiding their dogs through new moves and commands, including using positive reinforcement techniques and teaching their dogs to ignore distractions. “We use a lot of positive reinforcement, a lot of treats for the dogs, to reinforce training with them in a fun and exciting manner,” Bolay said. Sessions will be at 6 p.m. Thursdays, March 2-April 6. The course cost is $20 for center members and $25 for non-members and 50 percent of the proceeds will be donated to Moonracer No Kill Animal Rescue. Bolay and Dimmick teach regularly at the Sarasota Obedience training Club in Myakka City. “It’s a long drive for us to go out there, but we love the dogs.… We thought, gosh, maybe some people out on the island would like to work with their dogs,” Bolay said. there are qualifications for enrollment. dogs must be generally under control and able to socialize with other dogs and the dogs must be over 7 months old.
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Betty Dimmick and Brenda Bolay visit The Islander office Feb. 10 with their daschsunds, Kota and Ali. The women will be leading a dog manners and obedience course at the Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, beginning March 2. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy
Sarasota crooner John Russo is hitting the stage on Anna Maria Island. The Rat Pack Tribute, a salute to classic crooners of a bygone era featuring Russo, will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, March John Russo per11, at the Center of Anna Maria forms. Islander Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Photo: Courtesy Anna Maria. CofAMI The singer’s high-energy Vegas-style performance will include hits by Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin. Russo’s performances have earned him praise from SRQ magazine and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Tickets for the event are $30. Dinner by Traveling Gourmet will be included, and guests are invited to provide their own beverages for the BYOB event. According to center executive director Kristen Lessig, the event is expected to draw about 200 people and net the center $5,000 in ticket sales. To purchase tickets for the event, visit the center or call 941-778-1908. – Bianca Benedí
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Ruskin man gets 3 years for fleeing BB police
By Kathy Prucnell, Islander Reporter
Anna Maria couple arrested
An Anna Maria couple was arrested feb. 19. Rafael Sackett, 45, was arrested for allegedly possessing cocaine and obstructing an officer during a traffic stop. His wife, Cheri Sackett, 36, also was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. Rafael Sackett, a passenger in the vehicle, was arrested at 4 a.m. at 100 Third St. N. after Bradenton Beach police Officer eric Hill made the stop, suspecting the motorist could be a drunken driver. BBPD determined Sackett’s wife Rafael Sackett was driving and referred a drivingunder-the-influence investigation to the Florida Highway Patrol. Sackett allegedly became belligerent during the FHP investigation and Officer Josh Betts removed him Cheri Sackett from the vehicle to calm down behind a police squad. According to the police report, he started to get up, stating he was going to fight, and Betts brought him to the ground and handcuffed him. During a search, police allegedly found a bag in Sackett’s shirt pocket containing 1.4 grams of cocaine. Halfway to the Manatee County jail, Sackett complained of diabetic issues and Betts summoned EMS. Sackett was cleared for transport to the jail by EMS. He was released Feb. 20 on a $2,500 bond. Rafael Sackett was ticketed earlier in the evening for operating a vehicle without headlights. Cheri Sackett also was booked at the jail feb. 19 on the dUi charge and released feb. 20 on $500 bond.
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A 20-year-old man was sentenced to three years in the Florida Department of Corrections after leaving the scene of a crash and fleeing Bradenton Beach police. Represented by a public defender, Hector E. galarza pleaded no contest feb. 17. police and court records list Ruskin and “anywhere Bradenton” as addresses for Galarza. Twelfth Circuit Judge Hunter Carroll found him guilty on one felony count of fleeing law enforcement and four misdemeanor counts: resisting arrest, leaving a scene of a crash, no valid driver’s license and criminal mischief. the judge’s sentence also included a credit for 144 days in jail. Bradenton Beach initially suggested a vehicle theft charge, but the state declined the charge. events leading to galarza’s arrest in March 2016 began with Bradenton Beach police receiving a call about a stolen vehicle leaving the scene of a crash. noticing the car in traffic in the 1200 block of gulf drive South, a BBpd officer signaled the motorist to stop. instead, the driver sped around traffic onto 10th Street South — a dead end, and Galarza was apprehended after a foot chase and struggle. galarza faced five years in prison on the felony count, one year and 180 days on the misdemeanors. Galzara bonded out of Manatee County jail after his arrest but failed to appear at a September 2016 court hearing. A warrant was issued and Galarza was returned to jail, where he remained Feb. 23.
A 12th Circuit judge sentenced a Bradenton man who confessed to stealing television sets to 150 days in jail and two years of probation. Michael p. farmer, 40, pleaded no contest feb. 17 and was adjudicated guilty on felony counts of burglary, dealing in stolen property and obtaining money from a pawn broker by fraud. Judge Hunter Carroll presided over Farmer’s plea deal, including a probation sentence with credit for time served. from the date of his arrest, farmer served 159 days in jail. He had faced 40 years in state prison for the felonies. farmer was arrested in September 2016 after he gave himself up to the Holmes Beach Police Department. Police called him about the thefts and he went to the station, where he admitted to stealing two 40-inch TV sets from the 300 block of Clark Drive. He worked at the residence. According to online records, Farmer sent letters to the courthouse. In one letter, Farmer asked the court to consider 60 months probation, saying he’d been offered a deal of 29 months in state prison. “I made a bad decision and mistake,” Farmer wrote, adding he was out of work and trying to provide for his family. He told the court he was “not a drug Island watch: To report information on island crime, user or career criminal.” He was released feb. 17, according to jail call the MCSO-Anna Maria substation, 941-708-8899; BBpd, 941-778-6311; or HBpd, 941-708-5804. records. $2 stickers @ The Islander 3218 E. Bay Drive, HB.
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Anna Maria Feb. 11, 200 block of North Shore Drive, confiscated property. An expired driver’s license was confiscated from a motorist after a Manatee County sheriff’s deputy stopped and warned the man for a traffic infraction. Feb. 19, 100 block of Cedar Avenue, domestic battery. A woman reported a man pushed her, causing her to fall. The man was arrested. Anna Maria is policed by the MCSO. Bradenton Beach Feb. 20, Cortez and Gulf Drive, traffic arrest. A Sarasota woman driving west on Cortez Road West drove off the road, onto the sidewalk and around traffic on her way to Bradenton Beach. A 911 caller alerted police, saying the driver also was throwing bottles onto the road. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office sent a helicopter unit. The motorist crossed the Cortez Bridge at about 2 p.m. when a Bradenton Beach police officer stopped her vehicle and asked her if she knew she was driving on the rim of a flat tire. The woman did not reply. Police determined her license was suspended in August 2016 and arrested her for driving on a suspended license. She was transported to Manatee County jail. MCSO declined to press charges for offenses in its jurisdiction. Feb. 15, Circle K, 100 Gulf Drive S., trespass after warning. A Bradenton Beach police officer watched a 51-year-old man enter the store, where he’d been trespassed a couple of days earlier. The man was transported to Manatee County jail. At his first court appearance the same day, he pleaded no-contest and was sentenced to six months probation and 25 hours of community service. Feb. 13, Anna Maria Island Club, 2600 Gulf Drive N., grand theft. Fifteen metal roof panels were stolen off a parked trailer. A witness reported seeing a man take bundles of roof panels from the trailer to his red
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Ford truck and leave. The panels, purchased by the association, were valued at $5,000. An officer radioed MCSO and Holmes Beach police to be on the lookout for the truck. Feb. 11, Circle K, 100 Gulf Drive S., trespass. A 51-year-old man was trespassed after he took food from the shelves and began eating in the back of the store. Asked to pay for the food, he went to the counter, but had no money. Another customer paid his bill. Bradenton Beach is policed by the BBPD. Cortez Feb. 10, 3900 block of 115th Street Court West, theft. Two bicycles were reported stolen from outside a residence. Feb. 12, Tyler’s Ice Cream, 11904 Cortez Road W., domestic disturbance. A Manatee County sheriff’s deputy responded to a call about a disturbance and interviewed the people involved. The deputy determined no crime occurred. Feb. 13, Seafood Shack, 4110 127 St. W., theft. The Waves Boat & Social Club reported a trailer tag stolen. An MCSO deputy entered the tag number into a law enforcement database. Cortez is policed by the MCSO. Holmes Beach Feb. 17, 200 block of North Harbor Drive, suspicious circumstances. A 30-foot Grady-White boat was reported adrift behind Anna Maria Elementary School. Holmes Beach police attempted to contact its owners and then towed the boat to the residence, where a neighbor said it had been docked. Police raised the boat out of the water with a lift at the dock. Feb. 17, 600 block of Emerald Lane, theft. A woman told police someone took a boatlift cover from her dock Feb. 16-17. Feb. 20, 52nd Street beach access, alcohol violation. Found with beers on the beach, an 18-year-old and a juvenile were cited for violating a city ordinance. Feb. 20, Jessie’s Island Store, 5424 Marina Drive, theft. Two 17-year-olds were caught stealing a can of Mike’s Hard Lemonade. When the clerk asked them to put the can back, they attempted to run from the store.
HB community forum to feature ‘Meet the Police’ The second in a series of Holmes Beach community forums March 9 will feature the police department. The forum will give area residents a chance to learn about community policing, including a Q-andA session. Up for discussion are crime and arrest data, tips on residential security and an overview of the Neighborhood Watch program. Sgt. Mike Pilato will speak on the objectives of traffic enforcement and parking for Spring Break. Chief Bill Tokajer is expected to discuss partnerships with the community, including code enforcement, public works, Waste Pro and sea turtle protection. The community forum will convene at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 9, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive. — Jennifer Sheppard The clerk detained them until a Holmes Beach police officer arrived. The officer asked why they took the item and, according to the report, the males replied they wanted “a good day on the beach.” They were handcuffed to prevent them from running, taken to the station and released to their parents. Feb. 21, 4500 block on the beach, vehicle-onbeach violation. An 18-year-old Bradenton man was cited for violating a city ordinance that prohibits driving on the beach. The man told the officer he thought it was OK to drive his 2004 Jeep on the beach. Feb. 21, 200 block of 69th Street, noise. A neighbor called police complaining he couldn’t sleep. The responding officer issued a citation to a renter after hearing loud music and talk at about 10:30 p.m. While issuing the citation, the officer noted that the noise ceased. Holmes Beach is policed by the HBPD. Streetlife is based on incident reports and narratives from the BBPD, HBPD and MCSO.
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Ugly Grouper approved for expansion, entertainment limited By Jennifer Sheppard Islander Reporter The not-so-sleepy island strikes again. When Philadelphia real estate developer Bob Dwyer agreed to help his friends with a small addition to their restaurant, he thought it would be “a piece of cake.” After months of back-and-forth revisions between the city of Holmes Beach and the Ugly Grouper, and failed “any day” promises for approvals, a revised site plan to expand the restaurant, 5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, was approved Feb. 14. But in order for the site plan to be approved, Holmes Beach commissioners required two special exceptions: off-site shared parking and limited amplified outdoor music. “We basically caved in and we did whatever we had to do,” said Dwyer, the restaurant’s renovation manager in a phone interview. “I do all this stuff all over the
country and to find the resistance was difficult.” Based on the Grouper’s request to increase seating, Dwyer told commissioners the restaurant reworked parking to accommodate a maximum of 173 seats during the day and 239 seats after 5 p.m. The businesses that share parking will use some parking spaces in the daytime, which accounts for fewer seats for lunch guests at the Grouper. Plans for golf cart parking on grass on a portion of the property was abandoned. Commission Chair Judy Titsworth said Feb. 14 she was concerned with the golf cart parking area contributing to the number of seats, prompting the owners to remove golf cart parking from the plan. “We’re not looking to cheat anybody on spaces,” Dwyer said, adding 10 percent of the restaurant’s customers arrive in golf carts. Grouper owners Mike Ross and Scott Roland purchased four properties near the restaurant to provide off-site shared parking, including a real estate office
Pines sale attracts shoppers, diners Shoppers search the tables for treasures Feb. 25 at the annual sale held on the streets within the Pines Trailer Park, Bradenton Beach. Islander Photos: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes
Lesley Mullaney, left, examines jewelry for sale by Joy Vauris, right, Feb. 25 at the Pines Trailer Park street sale, while Iris Sachs, center displays a handmade necklace. Lunch and a vast array of pies handmade and donated by park residents, were offered in the clubhouse. The money raised at the food sale helps pay for clubhouse improvements. Islander Photo: Bianca Benedí
and car wash on Marina Drive, and two vacant, commercially zoned C-3 lots on 57th Street. “They spent a lot of money trying to buy ground,” Dwyer said. City planner Bill Brisson said the Grouper could accommodate its parking needs during peak lunch and dinner times. “Parking was really the big thing,” he told commissioners. Approved changes follow interior kitchen renovations, restroom updates and the addition of a walk-in cooler — all completed. New improvements include a full-service liquor license, erecting artwork in the form of a statue and repositioning the bar. Bev Lesnick, general manager of the Ugly Grouper, said she is happy the site plan was finally approved. “The stage has to go away regardless of where it is now and it shouldn’t have even been there to begin with, because all it did was just send the sound back over to Flotilla (Drive),” Lesnick said. “It just bounces off that building and goes over to all those residents there.” The second special exception included a “compromise” by the Grouper to cease music at 8 p.m. Despite being allowing amplified music noon to 10 p.m. daily, the Grouper owners relented. They will stop their entertainment at 8 p.m. in order to comply with an existing code that requires nightclubs enclose music indoors after 8 p.m. Outdoor music currently is allowed at the Grouper until 10 p.m. by a prior special exception. “We disagree with them wholeheartedly as to how they interpreted that,” Dwyer said of the nightclub ordinance. “I wish they handled it differently.” Titsworth said Feb. 14 she hears complaints from the neighbors “all the time” about noise at the restaurant and prefers music be indoors. Commissioner Pat Morton said he can hear the music four blocks away from the Grouper. “The amplified music is not good for outdoors,” Please see Grouper, Next page
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Beach your children well I saw the look on the kid’s face as he started to run. He intended to frighten the juvenile egret hunting a sleepy anole at the Magnolia Avenue beach access in Anna Maria. The kid succeeded, sending the bird on a low-flying path into the street. I saw the look on the dad’s face — a big, beaming smile, as if the boy had slaughtered his first buck. Neff I mumbled “idiot” as I walked past the lollygagging elder adults in the foursome and they gave me a puzzled look. I suspect they mistook me for an angry tourist-hating resident instead of an angry wildlife-defending islander. I’m not sure whether I was calling the boy or the man an “idiot,” because when I fantasize about revenge on behalf of the bird, both become targets of my trickery. Admit it, you’ve been there — the “vengeance is mine” mode, or the vengeance is the animal’s mode. Maybe you were in the mindset when you saw the grandpa fist-bump the kid who tossed a quarter onto GRoupeR fROM pAge 26 Morton said. Dwyer said he sympathizes with area residents who complain about the music. But, he said, if people knew how much money we were going to spend improving the soundstage and the addition of an automatic sound cutoff that would prevented noise violations, they may have thought differently. “Right now we have the ability to play until 10 o’clock with none of this stuff in place. It’s odd that we’ve been pushed back,” Dwyer said. Commissioners unanimously approved the Grouper plan with a stipulation to revisit and adjust the off-site shared parking and reconsider the music. “The business is not going to be as great as it could have been with just letting us follow the rules,” Dwyer said of the Grouper, “so there’s going to be some loss of revenue and that’s the unfortunate part.” The commission will convene for a work session at 6 p.m. thursday, March 2, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.
An injured dolphin in Sarasota Bay. A new study shows dolphins “conditioned” by human handouts are more likely to suffer injury. Islander Photo: Mote Marine Laboratory the back of the alligator at Myakka River State Park. Maybe you were in the mindset when you saw the woman stomp into the shallow water to mess with mating manatees near Bean Point. Maybe you were in the mindset when you saw the guy guffawing as he dangled an anhinga caught in his fishing line at the Anna Maria City pier. To those who transgress environmental rules and better practices, i might wag a finger, offer a wiser word or even notify the authorities. But I’m not embarrassed to admit that I inwardly wish some harm to these folks — just a little lesson-learned. Maybe I’m reaching back to my childhood, when a kid in the neighborhood bit my arm and her mom taught her a lesson by biting her arm. But really, what does it take to teach people to respect wildlife and the rules that protect wildlife? the concern is for those who intentionally inflict harm, those oblivious to the harm they cause and those who mean well but do wrong. Earlier this year, Sarasota’s Mote Marine Laboratory publicized the results of a study showing wild dol-
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Sand, messages inspire beach artist By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter What inspires Jim Shipley is reaching out to others. For about a year, in an evolving design of sandcastles near the dunes at the 52nd Street beach access, the former Holmes Beach kite shop owner — now a traveling mechanical supervisor — has been sending beach messages. Messages of peace are behind Shipley’s latest sand creations — including a large peace symbol, a sun and towers surrounded by hearts. “Peace is the message. Definitely, definitely. If we have peace and get rid of anger, we have the world,” Shipley said Feb. 13. Through his art, Shipley hopes to show visitors from all over the world, “We’re not all brutal heathens out here.” “It’s just one person’s way to express it,” he added. “Some people get it.” Holmes Beach photographer Joan McArthur has been watching Shipley perform. “It’s beautiful to watch, a ballet,” she wrote in a Feb. 12 email to The Islander. “I did a slide show of his moves a couple of years ago.” Shipley has been creating sandcastles on Anna Maria Island beaches, for more than 20 years, near the Beach Bistro and Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe in Holmes Beach, and the BeachHouse in Bradenton Beach. Connie Shipley attests to her husband’s love of the beach and his art. She recalls when the city of Holmes Beach issued him a proclamation in appreciation of his Halloween-
entine’s Day, he said, adding how much he loves his wife of 47 years. And, Shipley’s art has inspired others. A note in the sand recently appeared alongside his football field-size creation, asking, “Prom?” in script, with swirls, pods and flowers. Shipley was impressed. He noted the question mark and theorized it might be someone asking for a prom date. “They did well,” he said.
Jim Shipley practices his art on the beach Feb. 11 in Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: Courtesy Joan McArthur time sand art at city hall, “for helping make people less afraid during a storm,” and about 10 years ago when The Islander sponsored him in a “Sandfest” contest and he created a dragon reading the paper. Shipley said he built sand creations in his store window at the kite shop, which operated from 19952002. Now it’s his go-to hobby. After weeks on the road, he’ll come “home to paradise” and may either salvage and repair what’s left of his work or start something different. Creating what Shipley calls “land art” near 52nd Street, sometimes with his daughter, Jennifer, has been Jim Shipley amid his sand art, including a star made therapeutic. A section of his work with hearts around towers of seed pods gathered from the beach. Islander is meant to inspire peace and love for women on Val- Photo: Kathy Prucnell
Two weeks remain, playoffs loom in youth football By Kevin P. Cassidy Islander Reporter With only two weeks of play remaining in the regular season of the flag football league at The Center of Anna Maria Island, teams are jockeying for seeds before the playoffs. In the 11-13, 8-10 divisions, it means a first-round bye, while in the 14-17 division, it means facing an easier first-round opponent in the playoffs. With that said, there was movement in the standings after the Feb. 25 results in the 14-17 and 8-10 diviCassidy sions. Truly Nolen dropped to second in the 8-10 division after Salty Printing edged them by a 19-16 score, while Bark & Co. Realty moved into first place thanks to a 12-0 shutout over Cloud Pest Control. Bark now is 5-1-1 and alone in first place, while Truly Nolen fell to 5-2. Beach to Bay Construction outscored Slim’s Place 40-36 to move into third place with a 4-2-1 record, just ahead of Salty Printing in fourth place at 4-3. Lancaster Design had a bye week, remaining 2-4, while Cloud Pest Control is 2-5 and Slim’s is 1-6. Intechgrate Systems moves into the top spot in the
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with a gross score of 38 and was alone in second at 2-under-par 30, two strokes ahead of third-place finisher Pam Lowry. Margrit Layh and Debbie Richardson tied for first place in Flight B with 3-under-par 29s, but Layh took first place on a card off. Penny Williams claimed third with a 2-under-par 30. Roxanne Koche matched the round of the day with a 6-under-par 26 to win Flight C by three strokes over Jan Turner. Judy Ward was another stroke back in third place at 2-under-par 30. Flight D was won by Penny Auch with a 5-underpar 27, four strokes ahead of Terry Westby and Marty Clark, who finished in a tie for second place. The men got together again Feb. 23 for a nine-hole scramble, which was topped by the team of Al Carr, Scott Mitchell, Dave Richardson and Gary Silke on a Key Royale golf news combined 6-under-par 26. The team of Barry AnderIt was back to the normal golfing routine and son, Dan Hazewski, Mike Pritchard and Earl Ritchie spring-like conditions this past week at the Key Royale were three shots back in second place. Club, starting with the men playing a couple of rounds Feb. 20. Horseshoe news The action got started with a nine-hole individTwo teams emerged from pool play during Feb. 22 ual-low-net match that saw Jim Auch earn medalist horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall horsehonors with a 5-under-par 27. Chet Hutton was alone shoe pits and battled for the day’s supremacy. in second place at 3-under-par 29, while Bob Reid was Gene Bobeldyk and Steve Hooper edged Bob another shot back in third place. Lee and Del Reese 21-18 to earn the day’s bragging Later in the day, the men were back out for a nine- rights. hole modified Stableford-system match. Gary Risner There were only two teams to earn three pool-play and Peter Solleveld tied for first place at plus-5. The victories during Feb. 25 action. After falling just short winning team of Peter Fischer, Marty Hicks, Jon Hol- on Tuesday, Lee came out on top as he and partner comb and Bob Reid combined on a plus-8. Adin Shank earned a 23-20 victory over Gene Fehl The women took the course Feb. 21 for a nine-hole and Rod Bussey. individual-low-net match in four flights. Play gets underway at 9 a.m. every Wednesday and Judy Christensen torched the course to the tune of Saturday at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. Warmups a 6-under-par 26 to win Flight A going away. Phyllis begin at 8:45 a.m. followed by random team selection. Roe rode birdies on holes three, six and eight to finish There is no charge to play and everyone is welcome.
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Fishing action improves with early spring-like conditions By Capt. Danny Stasny Islander Reporter Fishing around Anna Maria Island is showing daily signs of improvement as we approach springtime. With snook season opening March 1 in Florida’s Gulf of Mexico and the adjacent federal waters, remaining open through April 30, it’s only going to get better. With the weather already feeling like spring, the flats fishing is falling right into place an exceptional year. Catch-and-release snook fishing is heating up with reports of 50 Stasny or more hookups brought to the side of the boat in a morning session. Spotted seatrout are making a good showing on the flats of Anna Maria Sound and beyond. Finally, the sheepshead are in full feeding mode as they continue to fatten up for the ongoing spawn. On my own charters with Southernaire, I’m concentrating on sheepshead, and fishing inshore and nearshore structure is proving to be nothing less than exceptional. Sheepies up to 5 pounds are finding their way into the cooler, although most catches fall between 2-3 pounds. Mixed in with the sheepies are many white grunts, as well as an occasional mangrove snapper and flounder. Moving onto the flats, I’m finding plenty of spotted seatrout willing to take a bait. Free-lining select shrimp on deeper grass flats or along channel edges is yielding limits of slot-size fish, however, moving tides are a must. As the tide slows down, so does the bite. Slot-size fish are being taken with regularity while over-slot fish are being released to spawn. Capt. Rick Gross of Fishy Business is hunting in southern Tampa Bay and the surrounding waters for catch-and-release snook. By using live shiners as bait, Gross is hooking up clients with respectable numbers of linesiders on the shallow grass flats where sandy potholes and mangroves are present. Most catches are falling between 20-30 inches, although bigger fish are being caught by the really lucky anglers. Redfish and spotted seatrout are hooking up with Gross’ clients and the cooler. For the reds, freelined live shiners are working as bait. For the spotted seatrout, Gross is rigging artificials such as soft plastics with a 1/4-ounce jig head. And anglers are taking keeper-sizes of both species. Capt. Warren Girle is still having good results on pompano in Sarasota Bay. Drifting and jigging is his
Grady Smith proudly shows off his 20-inch flounder, caught Feb. 18 on a fishing trip with Capt. Danny Stasny of Southernaire Fishing Charters. method of success for these elusive fish. Small jigs colored in pink or chartreuse and tipped with small pieces of fresh-cut shrimp are yielding ample catches. Mixed in with the pompano bite are spotted seatrout, ladyfish, bluefish and jack crevalle. Fishing offshore is providing good action for Girle. In depths of 40-50 feet, Girle is finding an abundance of mangrove snapper, sheepshead and porgies. Hogfish are present in these areas, and live shrimp is proving to be Girle’s bait for success. Capt. Aaron Lowman is fishing nearshore structure
Matt and John Wettstein of Iowa, and friends Brent and Roger Blunier of Illinois, visiting Anna Maria Island, met Feb. 17 and fished Sarasota Bay, where they produced some big pompano to take home for dinner. The foursome was guided by Capt. Warren Girle.
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biz Gov. thanks chamber, others Three “Thank You” letters from Florida Gov. Rick Scott were presented by Holmes Beach Mayor Bob Johnson presented three “thank you” letters from Republican Gov. Rick Scott during the city commission meeting held feb. 14 at city hall. The letters recognized three people for their efforts in helping to gather and pass along resources to the community and its members to use in storms during the Sept. 2016 threat of Hurricanes Hermine and Matthew in October 2016. Cathy Pizzo, administrator at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, said she was a little surprised to receive recognition. “I felt very honored to be recognized,” Pizzo wrote in an email to The Islander. “I was just doing what we do here at the chamber — helping our community.” Pizzo said the chamber gathered information from different sources and helped pass emergency communications and storm resources along to the community to use in the face of storm events. Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer and Detective Sgt. Brian Hall also received letters from Scott and congratulations from the mayor. — Jennifer Sheppard
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Bottarga earns Cortez company a Good Food Award The Anna Maria Fish Co.’s Cortez Bottarga won a 2017 good food Award in the preserved fish category. The Cortez Bottarga is served locally at the Sandbar, Beach House and Mar Vista restaurants owned by Ed Chiles. Chiles and Seth Cripe co-own the Anna Maria Fish Co. and they celebrated the Good Food Award presented Jan. 20. “It has been a great privilege to join Seth in this important endeavor,” Chiles said in a statement. He said the Anna Maria Fish Company is “about heritage, history and economic development that is
done in a sustainable way.” Cortez bottarga, produced in the fishing village of Cortez, is the sun-cured roe take from a grey striped mullet. Mullet can be caught year-round, but it generally spawns in noveber-december, when the first cold front arrives in the Gulf of Mexico. The delicacy is distributed to dining establishments and grocery stores. Established in 2007, Anna Maria Fish Co. produces more than 1,500 pounds of bottarga annually. The Good Food Award — awarded in more than 200 categories — recognizes outstanding U.S. food producers and the farmers who provide their ingredients. Winners of the award can place the Good Food Award seal on their products. For a list of Good Food Award winners, go online to goodfoodawards.org.
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By Jesse Brisson Special to The Islander 214 elm Ave., Anna Maria, a vacant 70x110 lot was sold 02/07/17, McMillen to By the Shore investments ii LLC for $610,000; list $649,000. 2310 gulf drive n., Unit 101, Shell Cove, Bradenton Beach, a 396 sfla 1bed/1bath condo built in 1973 was sold 01/31/17, Bradenton Beach Condo LLC to Hill for $339,500; list Brisson $359,000. 2502 gulf drive n., Unit 101, Club Bamboo, Bradenton Beach, a 609 sfla 1bed/1bath condo with shared pool built in 1975 was sold 02/08/17, Galati to Aqua Props LLC for $260,000. Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at Gulf-Bay Realty of Anna Maria, can be reached at 941-778-7244.
Holmes Beach Mayor Bob Johnson presented a “thank you” letter signed by Republican Gov. Rick Scott to Cathy Pizzo, administrator at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy
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Nearly 100 applicants showed up to a job fair at the Waterline Marina Resort — set to open in May. Manager Sandy Zinck said the island’s first fullservice resort is offering 74 full-time employment opportunities.
HB resort hosts job fair in advance of May opening By Jennifer Sheppard Islander Reporter Hammers away. There are only few months of construction remaining before one of the largest resort projects in Holmes Beach history opens to the public. The Waterline Marina Resort & Beach Club is expected to open in May, according to Sandy Zinck, general manager of the resort. The full-service resort, 5325 Marina Drive, operates under the tagline, “exactly like nothing else,” which Zinck said will offer a “unique experience that you can’t get anywhere else.” “We don’t want to be just another hotel,” Zinck said. “We’re hitting our marks.” Plans for the boutique waterfront hotel include 37 two-bedroom suites, 92 parking spaces, a 50-slip marina for guests who arrive by water and a fire pit for nightly s’mores. “We’re very excited,” Zinck said, adding the resort
will include a signature restaurant serving three meals a day with a “southern-feel,” and a ballroom overlooking the water. “When you look at the small area and what we’ve been able to achieve here, it’s quite remarkable.” Waterline recently hosted a job fair attended by nearly 100 applicants for dozens of employment opportunities, from entry-level to managerial, Zinck said. The event was held at Eat Here restaurant, adjacent to the resort in the shopping plaza that also hosts the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce. “We were very pleased with the turnout, so it was promising,” she said. A second job fair is planned for March 20 at a time and location to be announced.
The Waterline Marina Resort & Beach Club contractor is making progress. “Every day it’s different,” said Waterline general manager Sandy Zinck, pictured below. The threestory resort is at 5325 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Islander Photos: Jennifer Sheppard
What’s in a name? There’s a story behind the name at the Waterline Marina Resort & Beach Club. General manager Sandy Zinck said the logo — a boat safety mark — ties in the location and the nautical orientation of the resort. “They’re very big on the story, whether it’s subtle or really apparent, the story is weaved through everything,” Zinck said of the developer. The resort name is inspired by the distinct line where the hull of a boat meets the water. According to waterlineresort.com, British politician and social reformer Samuel Plimsoll was dedicated to safety for seamen in regard to vessel loading. His name was given to a line on the side of a boat that indicated maximum depth to which the boat may be legally loaded. The “Plimsoll mark,” or waterline, is an international boat marker that is still in use today.
The island’s only full-service resort, 5325 Marina Drive, will feature kayak and paddleboard rentals along with an on-site dockmaster for the 50-slip marina and free shuttle service to the beach. Hotel reservations for upwards of $220 a night starting in May are currently being accepted at Marriott.com. — Jennifer Sheppard For professional real estate sales and rentals call an island native, Marianne Norman-Ellis at Mike Norman Realty, 778-6696.
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WIN THIS CAR! 1985 Mercedes Benz 280 SL. Raffle to benefit Moonracer No Kill Animal Rescue in April. $100 donation. www.moonraceranimalrescue.com for photo and details. BOATS & BOATING BIMINI BAY SAILING: Small sailboat rentals and instruction. Day. Week. Month. Sunfish, Laser, Windrider 17 and Precision 15. Call Brian at 941-6851400. PONTOON BOAT RENTAL Create life long memories. Call 941-778-2121 or see boatflorida.net. BOATING ON THE Manatee! Sanpan pontoon out of Bradenton. Perfect for families. Boat to restaurants, bars, bird sanctuaries, Egmont Key. 404-2774487. BOAT LIFT FOR sale: 10,000 lb. on Key Royale. 24-foot-wide slip, two finger piers. Deeded, survey. $49,900. Call Realtor, John van Zandt, 941-6858822, Island Real Estate. HELP WANTED SMALL AMI BEACH resort seeks part-time staff for front office, related duties. Computer literacy required. Knowledge of Quick Books a plus along with great customer service skills. Weekends required. Email resume: soundgal@tampabay. rr.com. PART/FULL-TIME experienced boat person for boat rental deliveries, collections and other duties. Outgoing personality essential. Call Brian, 941-7782121. DUNKIN’ DONUTS IS on the Island. Now hiring smiling faces. A “fun-paced job.” Apply within: 3302 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. REPORTER WANTED: Full-to-part-time. Print media, newspaper experience or journalism degree required. Apply via email with letter of interest to news@islander.org. KIDS FOR HIRE KIDS FOR HIRE ads are FREE for up to three weeks for Island youths under 16 looking for work. Ads must be placed in person at The Islander office, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY HEALTH CARE ELDER CARE: DEPENDABLE, experienced. Please, call 802-258-0476. SERVICES I DON’T CUT corners, I clean corners. Professional, friendly cleaning service since 1999. 941-779-6638. Leave message. ISLAND COMPUTER GUY, 37 years experience. On-site PC repairs, upgrades, buying assistance and training. Call Bill, 941-778-2535.
CLEANING: RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL and resort. Love what we do, love to work. 941-7564570. PRESSURE WASHING AND windows: Commercial, residential and resorts. Roofs, buildings, houses driveways, paver sealing, etc. 941-251-5948. AUTHORITY ONE SERVICES: Cleaning, vacation rentals, resorts, real estate, commercial/residential cleaning. Ask about our other services. Call 941565-3931.
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TILE -TILE -TILE. All variations of ceramic tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, 941-726-3077.
RESPITE CARE: DAY, week, month. Call 802-2580476. PIANO TUNING: REGISTERED piano technician. 40 years experience in tuning, tone adjustments, touch problems. Gary Doudna, 920-839-5007. TAX MADE SIMPLE! Single, family, self-employed, business tax preparation. Full-service financial/ accounting services. Call Patrick, Premier Tax & Accounting, 941-580-2394. FEMALE CAREGIVER SEEKING employment. Light housekeeping, making meals, running errands. Certified, references. Call Michelle, 801-833-8146. BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS JD’s Window Cleaning looking for storefront jobs in Holmes Beach. I make dirty windows sparkling clean. 941-920-3840. BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refrigeration. Commercial and residential service, repair and/or replacement. Serving Manatee County and the Island since 1987. Call Bill Eller, 941-795-7411. CAC184228. ANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional creates a portrait. I want to be at your wedding! www. jackelka.com. 941-778-2711. RELAXING MASSAGE IN the convenience of your home or hotel. Massage by Nadia, more than 19 years on Anna Maria Island. Call today for an appointment, 941-518-8301. MA#0017550. MA#0017550. LAWN & GARDEN CONNIE’S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, landscaping, cleanups, hauling and more! Insured. 941778-5294. TREES BY BREEZE: Tree trimming, landscapes, maintenance, insured. “What’s said is good as done.” 941-778-2837. ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER Service: Repairs, installs. Your local sprinkler company since 1997. Call Jeff, 941-778-2581.
SHELL DELIVERED AND spread. $55/yard. Hauling all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-795-7775, “shell phone” 941-720-0770. NATURE’S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and installation. Tropical landscape specialist. Residential and commercial. 35 years experience. 941-448-6336.
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ANNA MARIA HOME Accents: 20 years experience in building and remodeling. Local, licensed and insured. No job too small. We accept all major credit cards. 786-318-8585. PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SERVICES: Prompt and reliable, meticulous, thorough, quality workmanship. Interior/exterior, wallpaper removal. Also minor repairs and carpentry. Free written estimates. Bill Witaszek, 941-307-9315. ISLAND GATER RESTORATIONS: Interior/exterior, painting, pressure cleaning, drywall repair, textures, stucco. Danny, 941-720-8116. islandgater@gmail. com. I CAN FIX that! No job too small. 20 years experience. Remodel, new construction. Call Brent, 941524-6965.
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WEEKLY/MONTHLY/ANNUAL rentals: wide variety, changes daily. SunCoast Real Estate, 941779-0202, or 1-800-732-6434. www.suncoastinc. com. SEASONAL RENTAL available: 2BR/2BA all amenities. Ground floor, pool, no pets/smoking. 941363-1227. SEASON RENTAL: BRADENTON Beach. 75 steps to beach 2BR/2BA, full kitchen, newly remodeled, beautiful. Available March and April. Call 813-9175270 or 813-917-0769. AVAILABLE WINTER SEASON 2017 and 2018: 2BR/2BA ground level with carport and patio. 1.5 blocks to Gulf. Updated, must see! Anna Maria. 941-565-2373.
PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE GARDENING for private residence or neighborhood collective. Well qualified with years of experience, domestic and abroad in planting, horticulture, garden layout design and maintenance without use of power equipment. Position could include accommodation with salary. Licensed with U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Robert, 941-321-1688.
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SEASONAL RENTAL: 3BR/2BA, one-car garage. Retro 1960s, pet-friendly, fenced yard, RV/boat parking available. $700/week, $2,500/month. 941795-7775 or 941-720-0770.
OFF-SEASON RENTAL: No annual lease, 2BR/2BA single-family home. Cordova Lakes, Bradenton. Turnkey. Five miles to beach, available April 1-Dec. 31. No smoking, no pets. $1,200-$1,600. Contact P. Figueroa, Keller Williams Realty, 941-348-3071.
REAL ESTATE: BUY, sell, invest. Enjoy. Billi Gartman, Realtor, An Island Place Realty. 941-545-8877. www.AnnaMariaLife.com.
MARTINIQUE NORTH: DIRECT Gulffront 3BR/2BA, pool, no pets/smoking. 352-514-7046.
PERICO REMODELED 2BR/2BA: Loft, lanai, garage, furnished, gated community, pools. Seasonal or annual. 941-545-4033. LATE CANCELLATION: AVAILABLE now. 2BR/2BA waterfront condo at Westbay Cove, close to everything. Call Sharon at Old Florida Realty, 941-7139096.
Terra Ceia Bay Retreat on Deep Water:
VILLA FOR RENT: Available Immediately. 1BR/1BA and 1BR/2BA. 55-plus community on Sarasota Bay. No pets allowed. Immaculate 1,050 sf ranch with carport and laundry. Pool, tennis, shuffleboard, kayaking. Boat dock available with approval. 3-month minimum plus March, April seasonal rent. May and beyond, negotiable. Call or text: 1-585-230-0749 for information. ANNUAL RENTAL: Holmes Beach, 3BR/2BA, renovated 2010, granite, washer and dryer, storage, no smoking, $1,700/month. 603-969-6840. HOLMES BEACH RENTAL: Weekly/monthly: Singlestory 2BR/2BA. Deck on canal. Pets OK, no smoking. 941-757-7561.
EXPERIENCE REPUTATION RESULTS SALES/RENTALS
Only $675,000
43 Years of Professional Service to Anna Maria Island
Heron’s Watch 10 minutes to beaches. 4 BR + Den. Excellently maintained, tastefully decorated. MLS A4142821. $373,900.
Almost 7,000 sf of waterfront living. A short drive to the Tampa Airport, Premier Gated Community. Call Tim Lester International
101-103 26th St. W. BUILD NEW with river view, keep historical cottage. $419,000. VACATION/SEASONAL RENTALS GULFFRONT PROPERTIES BOOKING NOW
Realty Inc., 941.524.8465 x 1. www.TimLesterRealty.com
941-778-0807
tdolly1@yahoo.com • www.tdollyyoungrealestate.com
Gulf-Bay Realty of Anna Maria Inc. Jesse Brisson - Broker Associate, GRI 941-713-4755 800-771-6043
GULFFRONT FOR SALE:
Direct Gulffront four-plex with prime Holmes Beach location, fabulous views and walking distance to shopping, restaurants and trolley. All units are spacious 1br-1bath apartments with tropical setting and strong seasonal rental opportunity. Property is in great condition with new metal roof 2015. Offered at $1,999,500 with owner financing for qualified buyer.
FIND REAL ESTATE at brokersandra.com. Call Sandra Glantz, 941-799-9229. Licensed Real Estate Professional, Wagner Realty. CONDO FOR SALE: Holmes Beach, by owner. 2BR/2BA, 1,200 sf condo with spectacular full bay views. Newly furnished, elevator, many updates with short walk to beach. $359,000. For information, call 513-477-3429. MUST SEE! BEAUTIFUL updated 4BR/3BA plus a 2BR/1BA attached apartment. Live in one and rent the other! Have your own private tropical oasis. 2202 Ave. B, Bradenton Beach. Call Norma with Barrett Realty, direct, 941-735-5807. OPEN HOUSE: 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 4. Updated 4BR/3BA home with 2BR/1BA apartment. Come see this fantastic home loaded with personality. 2202 Ave. B, Bradenton Beach. 2BR/2BA 75-FEET SEAWALLED: Deep-water canal, walk to beach. Holmes Beach. $545,000. 941-778-7980.
Mike NorMaN realty est. 1978
BEAUTY ON THE CANAL: This 3bed/2bath on a corner lot is surrounded with water. The home features an open plan with, spacious lanai, 2-car garage, pool, tiki hut, boat dock, boat lift, all on a lush tropical large corner lot on sailboat water. $749,900
For details, call Dave Moynihan, broker-associate, 941-720-0089.
2217 GULF DRIVE, BRADENTON BEACH
STARTING FROM THE upper $200,000s. Only minutes from the beach, this new, active adult community is perfectly located just south of Manatee Avenue off Village Green Parkway. Perfectly designed, open 2BR or 3BR/2BA plus den and twocar garage floor plans. Luxurious amenities, pool, spa, gym, pickleball and fenced-in dog park. HOA only $190/month. Models open daily. Contact us, 941-254-3330. www.MirabellaFlorida.com.
DAVE MOYNIHAN, BROKER-ASSOCIATE DAVEMOYNIHAN@AOL.COM 941-720-0089
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SWEEPING GULF VIEWS: This 2bed/2bath condo at Anna Maria Island Club has breathtaking Gulf views from the living room and the master bedroom. A rare opportunity to own at one of the most soughtafter condo complexes on the Island. $725,000
Call Jesse Brisson • 941-713-4755
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rUNaWay Bay Located just across the street from the beach. 2BR/2BT condo with lake view and turn-key furnishings. Complex offers huge pool, tennis court,and fishing pier. $328,000.
CaNalFroNt lots Build your dream, waterfront home on a canalfront lot with beautiful views of the Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway. Each buildable lot is 50 by100 feet. lot 29: $399,000. lot 30: $525,000.
Final Four lots released. Hurry, BeFore it’s sold out! 9231 43rd Terrace W. 3BR/2BA, 2,345 sq ft $385,830 to be built
9227 43rd Terrace W. 3BR/2BA, 2,487 sq ft, $396,615
ContaCt us today For additional inFormation!
to be built
Jay Travis and Christy Travis The Travis Group 941.545.5284
9208 43rd Terrace W. Select Your Upgrades and Colors! Starting at $289,900
9212 43rd Terrace W. Select Your Upgrades and Colors! Starting at $299,900
Pool HoMe West oF GUlF DriVe Exceptional 3BR/3BA pool home located just one block to the beach. Open floor plan and cathedral ceiling. Large, open deck and additional covered patio. Beautiful, tropically landscaped, fenced yard. Two-car garage with a separate workshop/ storage room. $765,000.
Mike norman Realty inc
800-367-1617 941-778-6696 31o1 Gulf DR holMes Beach www.mikenormanrealty.com sales@mikenormanrealty.com
RELEASE DATE: 2/26/2017
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