The Islander Newspaper E-Edition: Wednesday, November 28, 2018 by The Anna Maria Islander Newspaper

Iguana in residence? 8

Coyotes co-exist on AMI. 9

Giving thanks. 19 Astheworldterns shop small every day. 6

VOLUME 27, NO. 5

Happy Holidays

NOV. 28, 2018 FREE

Meetings

On the government calendar. 4 Red tide sprint stretches into marathon. 5

Op-Ed

The Islander editorial, reader letters. 6

10-20 YEARS AGO

From the archives. 7

BB aims for online ADA compliance. 8

Happenings

Island announcements, activities. 10-11 Make plans, save a date. 12-13

Coexisting with coyotes. 14 Lionfish hunter turns inventor. 14

Get in the game. 15 Where is Tuna Street? Check The Islander’s street map. 16-17

Gathering. 18-19

Obituaries. 19 Streetlife. 20

WMFR chief to retire in 2019. 21 Farmers market ramps up for season. 23 Island athlete claims championship. 24 Anglers get action on Tampa Bay. 25 Business news. 26-27 CLASSIFIEDS. 28 NYT Sunday Magazine Crossword. 31

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Anna Maria City Pier contract prepped for vote

By ryan paice islander reporter Anna Maria City pier fans could see signs of progress in January 2019. Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy is ready to present the city commission with a contract for the construction of the Anna Maria City pier platform and pilings. Murphy said in an interview Nov. 20 he would recommend the negotiated contract with i+iconSouTHeAST at a city commission meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29. Murphy Contract details, including terms and conditions will become public pLeASe See pIer, pAGe 2

Thieves go on holiday shopping spree By Kathy prucnell islander reporter police were warning people to keep valuables out of sight after a string of vehicle burglaries in Bradenton Beach and Longboat Key. At about sunset Nov. 17, three burglaries occurred between 1700 and 2100 Gulf Drive South in a Coquina Beach parking lot and also on Longboat Key, where two SuVs in Bayfront park and one Mercedes-Benz at a beach access were hit. A day later and three days before, three similar burglaries were reported to Bradenton Beach police. Windows were smashed or doors pried open and, in some instances, police found no forced entry. purses, wallets, credit cards, cash, glasses, a passport, a firearms permit and an iphone were among the stolen items. Longboat Key police Chief pete Cumming said his officers were working the cases and “making some headway.” According to the LBKpD reports, police lifted fingerprints and confiscated a blue lighter found amid the broken glass in Bayfront park. in Bradenton Beach, Detective Sgt. pLeASe See Spree, pAGe 3

A rendering created in May by Barron Schimberg depicts the new Anna Maria City Pier designed to model the old city pier. Schimberg is owner of Sarasota-based Schimberg Group, the architectural firm selected by engineer Ayres Associates to plan the pier design and construction. Islander Courtesy Image: City of Anna Maria

Wildlife rehab gets reprieve in lull after red tide inﬂux

Ed Straight, president of the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center in Bradenton Beach, looks in on a rescued cormorant Nov. 19. The waterbird likely is suffering from exposure to red tide, according to Straight. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes By ChrisAnn Silver esformes islander reporter Anna Maria island’s wildlife rescue facility is taking some well-deserved downtime. for now. ed Straight, president of Wildlife rescue and rehabilitation in Bradenton Beach, said since red tide was first detected in Manatee

County in August, the facility rescued 114 birds that likely suffered red tide exposure. The tally included 44 cormorants, 28 laughing gulls, six pelicans, five ospreys and a variety of other shorebirds. Straight said they have no way to test for red tide contamination at the facility, but the rash of sick shorebirds began with three pLeASe See reD TIDe, pAGe 4

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The Anna Maria Island City Pier was demolished earlier this year after it was damaged by Hurricane Irma in September 2017. City officials are now working on a contract for building a new pier at the east end of Pine Avenue on Tampa Bay. BELOW: Demolition of the Anna Maria City Pier began in July with the T-end, restaurant and bait shop and concluded with removal of the walkway — including memorial planks — and pilings in August. Islander File Photos: Jack Elka

i+iconSouTHeAST submitted the lowest-priced satisfactory bid at $3,665,330.50 in the city’s second round of bidding. The regional branch of i+iconuSA, led by president and Ceo Les Snyder, specializes in marine construction and pile driving. The contractor’s most recent work includes driving 425 reinforced concrete pilings into the seabed to support the new 3,065-foot-long, 148,000-square-foot St. pete pier. i+iconSouTHeAST also drove concrete pilings into the seabed as a part of a barge dock upgrade at the John f. Kennedy Space Center on Merritt island in 2017. if the contract is approved, mobilization of construction vehicles and equipment, as well as site preparation, will begin in late December. The first pilings are on track to be driven into the seabed by January 2019, according to Murphy.

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pIer CoNTiNueD froM pAGe 1 when the document is presented to commissioners, according to Murphy. Murphy said at a Nov. 8 meeting he expected to provide commissioners with the contract to review before the meeting. The base contract calls for substantial completion of the work within 310 days from when work time commences and completion within 340 days. The base contract also details a $975 daily fee assessed to the contractor every day after the completion deadline if the work is not substantially complete, as well as another $975 daily fee after the completion deadline if the contractor fails to complete the work. Anna Maria city attorney Becky Vose said the base contract is subject to change, as it could be appended with a standard contract addendum amending and supplementing terms when completed.

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White pelicans arrive on holiday queue

American white pelicans fly, feed, flutter and float among others of their species Nov. 21 on the waters of Anna Maria Sound near Grassy Point Park in Holmes Beach. The white pelicans are winter visitors to Florida, migrating from Canada and the northwestern United States. Islander Photo: Kathy Prucnell Spree continued from page 1 Lenard Diaz warned people to stow belongings when parking vehicles because â&#x20AC;&#x153;during this time of year youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to see more.â&#x20AC;? The thieves are looking to use the credit cards to purchase electronics or other high-ticket items before victims have time to advise their banks of the stolen cards, he said. Coquina Beach parking lot vehicle burglaries were reported as follows: â&#x20AC;˘ Between 2-4 p.m. Nov. 14, in the 1800 block of Gulf Drive South, a woman from Venice returned from the beach and found her vehicle, which sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d locked, unlocked. Noticing nothing out of place, she began driving home. The woman next received a text from her bank about her credit card, which she discovered missing from the purse sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d left on the vehicle floor when she went to the beach. Cash next to her credit cards was not taken. â&#x20AC;˘ Another burglary was reported at 5:19 p.m. Nov. 17 in the 2100 block of Gulf Drive South. Two women reported coming to the beach for a wedding and returning to their vehicle to find a window broken and a purse,

wallet, credit cards, prescription medicine and $75 gone. â&#x20AC;˘ At 5:45 p.m. Nov. 17, BBPD responded to the 1700 block of Gulf Drive South for the report of a Michigan woman who returned from the beach and found her vehicle window smashed and her purse, wallet, credit cards and $130 stolen. â&#x20AC;˘ At 5:45 p.m. Nov. 17, a Parrish couple and their daughter reported someone had broken a window and stolen items from their vehicle left in the 1800 block of Gulf Drive South. A Michael Kors purse, a coin purse, clothes and military identification cards were among the items missing. â&#x20AC;˘ Another burglary was reported at about 6 p.m. Nov. 18. Two credit cards were stolen from the center console of a van that was possibly left unlocked. The Massachusetts couple reported more than $2,500 in unauthorized credit card transactions. â&#x20AC;˘ At 7 p.m. Nov. 19, a Bradenton couple reported $200 in cash and numerous credit cards stolen after a credit card company notified the woman by text message that a $1,926 transaction had posted.

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On Longboat Key, police responded minutes apart to calls for three vehicle burglaries Nov. 17 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 5:47 p.m., 5:49 p.m. and 5:53 p.m. The first call dispatched officers to the Broadway Beach access in the 7000 block of Seabreeze Avenue. After watching the sunset, two couples returned to their Mercedes and found a window shattered. Stolen from the vehicle was a womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purse, which had been placed under the seat, containing an iPhone 7, prescription glasses, credit and debit cards and two blank checks. For the next two calls, LBKPD responded to Bayfront Park, where an unknown person smashed windows in two SUVs. From a 2016 GMC SUV, a Sarasota woman reported stolen a Nine West purse, wallet, $500, a $100 Busch Gardens pass and credit, identification and insurance cards. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Bradenton Beach police at 941-778-4766 or to report anonymous tips, call CrimeStoppers at 1-866-634-TIPS (8477).

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Holmes Beach to swear in mayor, commissioners

Holmes Beach will hold a swearing-in ceremony at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive, for its mayor-elect and commissioners as well as the charter review committee members, followed by a commission meeting to appoint a new chair and vice chair of the board. Commissioner Judy Titsworth, who will now serve as mayor, Commissioner pat Morton, reelected for a eighth two-year term and political newcomer Kim rash, all elected to the commission by citywide ballot Nov. 6, will take their seats on the dais Nov. 29 after being sworn. — ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

Commissioners return to office, sworn in Bradenton Beach Bradenton Beach Commissioner Ralph Cole, left, is sworn in Nov. 19 by city clerk Terri Sanclemente at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N. After serving his first two-year term, Cole lost the 2017 election to Commissioner Randy White, but was appointed by the commission to fill the partial term vacated by John Chappie, who was elected mayor. Cole will serve a two-year term. Islander Photos: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

Bradenton Beach Commissioner Marilyn Maro, left, recites the oath of office Nov. 19 as read to her by city clerk Terri Sanclemente. This will be Maro’s first term as an elected official. She was appointed in 2016 to her commission seat, which was vacated when Ed Straight termed out.

Bradenton Beach Commissioner Marilyn Maro, left, and city clerk Terri Sanclemente, watch Nov. 19 as Commissioner Ralph Cole signs paperwork following a swearing-in ceremony. Cole and Maro were elected Nov. 6 and took office Nov. 19.

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reD TIDe CoNTiNueD froM pAGe 1 ospreys in late July and slowed after about 15 cormorants were rescued the last week in october, paralleling the rise and decrease of the toxic algae in the water surrounding Anna Maria island. for 31 years, Wildlife inc. has rescued and rehabilitated birds, mammals and reptiles in Manatee and Sarasota counties. The organization is a volunteer-based nonprofit that runs on donations and grant funding. Straight said many of the rescued birds were released within a week, although some smaller birds, including red knots and terns, and several cormorants and pelicans died, likely from eating fish that were poisoned by red tide. ed Straight’s wife Gail, his partner in Wildlife inc., said their volunteers rescued significantly more birds from the recent red tide outbreak than during the last harmful algal bloom in 2006. “it was a lot more cormorants this time,” she said. “Also, more laughing gulls.” When exposed to red tide, cormorants act intoxicated, making them more noticeably distressed, ed Straight said. He said he got a call to rescue a cormorant that “fell from the sky” in Holmes Beach. And he received an unusual call form a woman out of state who told Straight she found the facility’s phone number online. She claimed there was a cormorant in distress on her property in New York. Straight said she thought the bird might have

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Anna Maria ofﬁcials to be sworn-in Nov. 29

florida’s vote recount is done and Anna Maria officials who had to wait for certification can be sworn into office. A ceremony swearing-in Mayor Dan Murphy, Commissioner Brian Seymour and Commissioner Amy Tripp will be at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at city hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. The incumbents automatically retained their seats for two years when no other candidates qualified to run by the deadline. Murphy will serve a third two-year term. Seymour will begin a second term. Tripp, who was appointed by the commission in february to complete the remainder of Commissioner Nancy Yetter’s term, will serve her first full term. The mayor is paid a $19,400 annual salary and city commissioners receive $4,800 a year. — ryan paice migrated from an area suffering from the red tide outbreak. “i told her to contact her state agency, like the florida fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission here,” he said. “it could be anything toxic, not just red tide.” Straight said the rescued birds were allowed to rest and eat fresh fish — thread herring and Spanish sardines caught in deeper water by A.p. Bell fish Company in Cortez — which seemed to do the trick. “Almost all of them took off and flew out of sight when we released them,” he said. “This tells me they definitely were recovered. They must’ve not had that much exposure.” people noticed that many of the shorebirds that typically line the beaches departed when red tide worsened in August. Straight said they likely flew to areas that were not contaminated. “people asked if they all died,” Straight said. “But i think they just went to where there was a better food source.” He said as birds migrate south for the winter, including more cormorants, loons and American white pelicans, which already are being spotted on the island, he hopes they don’t get sick upon arrival. “We have a little lull right now,” Straight said. “Let’s hope our friends from the north stay healthy, but that impact is yet to be seen.” To report a sick or injured animal, call Wildlife inc. at 941-778-6324.

Meetings

West Manatee Fire rescue Anna Maria City None announced. Nov. 29, 9 a.m., swearing-in, organizational WMFR administration building, 6417 Third Ave. meeting and pier contract presentation. W., Bradenton, wmfr.org. Dec. 11, 4 p.m., planning and zoning. Dec. 13, 6 p.m., commission. Manatee County Dec. 19, 5:30 p.m., special magistrate. Dec. 6, 9 a.m., commission (land use). Dec. 27, 6 p.m., commission. Dec. 18, 9 a.m., commission. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 941Administration building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., 708-6130, cityofannamaria.com. Bradenton, 941-748-4501, mymanatee.org. Bradenton Beach Of interest Dec. 4, 6 p.m.. CrA workshop. Dec. 10, 9 a.m., Manatee County Tourist DevelBradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., opment Council, Center of Anna Maria island, 407 941-778-1005, cityofbradentonbeach.org. Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Dec. 17, Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan planHolmes Beach ning organization, Holiday inn at Sarasota-BradenNov. 29, 9 a.m., swearing-in and organizational ton international Airport, 8009 15th St. e., Bradenmeeting. ton. Dec. 4, 10 a.m., special magistrate. Dec. 25, Christmas, most government offices, as Dec. 5, 10 a.m., parks and beautification. well as The islander, will be closed that day and Dec. Dec. 5, 6 p.m., planning. 24. Dec. 11, 6 p.m., commission. Send notices to calendar@islander.org and Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, news@islander.org. 941-708-5800, holmesbeachfl.org.

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August’s red tide skirmish stretches into marathon

By Sandy Ambrogi islander reporter The red tide bloom affecting Anna Maria island since August reared up on the Gulf Coast more than a year ago. The patches of stench from dead fish and the harsh affects for anyone with respiratory issues bounce from one area to another. it’s often hard to say where or if the impacts will be observed from day to day. But, since october 2017, residents and businesses on the southwest florida coastline have been living with Karenia brevis, red tide, and watching it kill. The impacts have been difficult for those dealing with wildlife and those tied to the bottom line. As the levels of red tide bounce up and down weekly, is there an end in sight? And what will that end look like? Wayne Guenther is a local charter boat captain. He remembers the red tide of 2004-05 and the damage it created it the waters offshore of Longboat Key. “it was a dead zone. i remember diving there and there was nothing left alive,” Guenther told The island

er Nov. 10. Guenther works part time as a boat captain on Anna Maria island, and lives abroad the remainder of year. Currently at his home in Spain, he is debating about returning for the winter season, usually his best money-making period. “i’m just not sure if it’s worth it,” Guenther said. “i really had hoped the red tide might be gone by now.” Charlie Hunsicker, the director of Manatee County parks and Natural resources, has been on the front lines of the red tide battle and, like others, is growing weary from the skirmishes. Hunsicker said Manatee County has deployed both short- and long-term measures to mitigate red tide impacts but, severe damage has occurred in some areas. Hunsicker said in a phone interview Nov. 21 it could take years for the near-shore reefs to recover after suffering from lack of oxygen for so long. But that’s not to say that offshore reefs aren’t thriving. Hunsicker said Manatee County helped by previously restoring 1,400 acres of coastal shoreline. rob-

Sarasota Bay Watch volunteers prepare Nov. 17 to distribute clams in the bay in an effort to reduce red tide. Clams have been shown to filter the red tide toxin. The group loaded and left from the Sarasota Sailing Squadron on City Island at the south end of Longboat Key. Islander Courtesy Photo

inson, emerson point and the perico preserves as well as the fiSH preserve in Cortez enhance coastal water quality and serve as viable nurseries for marine-life recovery. Living shorelines have been created and oysterbed restoration continues. “There are fish are out there, they have just moved out of the red tide,” Hunsicker said. “What we’ve already done with our living shorelines and in the bay will definitely help in the long run.” Locals agree. But the impact continues on sport fishers, as well as commercial fishers. Meanwhile, mitigation attempts continue. Sarasota Bay Watch distributed 3,600 pounds of clams Nov. 17 to aid in filtering red tide in Sarasota Bay. According to the university of florida, clams and oysters filter high levels of red tide toxins from the water and, within weeks, filter the toxins from their systems. Scientists agree that shellfish in areas with red tide should not be harvested or eaten. Sarasota Bay Watch is calling for volunteers to assist in placing more clams Saturday, Dec. 1. Landside and topside help is needed, as well as boats and divers to assist with distribution. Go to sarasotabaywatch.org for more information. Melissa and frank Williams said they dined at the Waterline Marina resort and Beach Club on Marina Drive in Holmes Beach on Thanksgiving Day, and reported the smell of dead fish in Anna Maria Sound and the canal at the resort was prominent. “i shut my windows this morning,” Melissa Williams said Nov. 23 by phone from her home on Spring Lake in Holmes Beach. “i suspect it’s in our lake.” She reported dead fish floating — and stinking — in the canal waters along Marina and palm drives. residents, businesses and visitors are still dealing with red tide, still seeking relief many months after its arrival to Anna Maria island Aug. 3. The run of red tide is stretching into a marathon.

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Opinion

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Surprise!

it’s the holiday season. Suddenly on Saturday, after relaxing and dining on Thanksgiving Day and a short day of work friday, the weekend really seemed like a holiday. By Saturday evening, it felt as if the long holiday had stretched out a week and there was still Sunday to come. it was a long but welcome start to the holiday season on Anna Maria island, and i learned from friends that i wasn’t alone in my thinking. Maybe we’ve been overworking and looking forward to this season for too long. plenty of business people have been overdoing to compensate for losses to red tide. And, although still present since the initial arrival in August of red tide across the Gulf of Mexico and bay waters surrounding AMi, it’s now a here-today gone-tomorrow event. patches of red tide can be apparent on a short stretch of beach or in a residential canal and, a day later, it’s moved on. it’s easy enough to avoid if you’re putting out beach chairs — just move a mile or so up or down the beach. it’s easy to avoid if you’re planning a day on a boat, cruising or fishing. Just keep moving. even outdoor dining can vary from location to sandy location. Here today, gone tomorrow. Just keep adjusting your plans. Holiday shopping? And we hope you are shopping the mom-and-pop businesses that make up the backbone of AMi, where unique gifts, art by local artists and crafts by island artisans are found. for many years — many years ago — i convinced my kids there was nothing at the mall on my Christmas list. It may be tempting to shop online, but you find more than “big box” items in the local stores. it’s there you will find the holiday spirit. And there’s plenty of it to go around. There are holiday open houses up and down the island, featuring visits from Santa, treats and refreshments, carolers and fun times. At the center that houses the newspaper, we will again host the privateers, Santa and the Manatee High School drumline Dec. 14. The merchants will throw open their doors to wish you a merry Christmas. And we plan to blow snow on any hint of red tide. it’s shaping up to be a very merry holiday season on AMi. even the snowbirds — white pelicans — have arrived in time to accent the holiday. You can’t avoid the season. Let the shopping begin. — Bonner Joy

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Thanks for giving

With this writing, i’d like to celebrate my “thanks for giving.” in mid-August, we opened the roser food pantry to island workers negatively impacted by this year’s red tide, as well as islanders and those connected to Anna Maria island. The response was nearly immediate — from workers in need of some assistance and from those donating food items and cash. island churches stepped up their contributions and the pantry doubled its output of grocery bags in the first month of August. in october, we nearly tripled our normal output. We may be set up as a food pantry with storage and volunteers, but we could not have helped so many as easily as we did without the generosity of so many donors who came forth to meet needs. i’ll never be able to say thanks to all for their contributions, but they know who they are. The pantry, across the street from roser Church at 512 pine Ave., Anna Maria, continues to support local workers during this extended red tide outbreak. if you can use some assistance, call the church office at 941-778-0414 and make an appointment to participate Wednesdays and or fridays each week. our volunteers will gladly assist you. Roser Food Pantry chair Jack Brennan, Anna Maria

was purchased was to have a place for our fishing boats to be maintained and to help ensure that condominiums would not come to Cortez village. Today, we have a business that supports a working waterfront, which is the core of this community My partners and i try to be good neighbors. The business closes daily at 4:30 p.m., we do not have late-night entertainment, we share our private road and rarely do we take on demolition work. in fact, the county, state and epA have reviewed our business practices with no issues. i am sorry Joe Kane is unhappy with his living situation but i would compare it to having to take the good with the bad. There may be some negative aspects to living beside a working boatyard, but the village comes with many positives for which we should all be thankful. Karen Bell, Cortez

Turn down the noise

it was heartening to see and hear the three high school marching bands in Anna Maria’s Veterans Day parade. The accomplishment of these teenagers is impressive. What talent, effort and dedication was displayed. Accolades go to their teachers and directors, as well. And then there was the noise times 10 broadcast from the Anna Maria Island Privateers’ float. One shudders to imagine the harm that can be done to children’s Good neighbor-policy ears. please, in the future, consider that another of your This is in response to Joe Kane’s letter to the editor about pollution being generated by Cortez Cove many good deeds will be to turn down the volume. Diane Canniff, Anna Maria Marina. The tent that Kane refers to was built to help contain any paint spray or dust created by boat projects. our intent was to minimize impacts to neighbors as Write! The islander welcomes your opinion letters. Submit your opinion along with name, address and a some had spoken to us about their concerns. The reason this parcel, which had been a fish house, contact phone number to news@islander.org.

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Recognize any names?

The beginning of the county section of the 1916 “Bradentown Directory” — volume 1, page 229 — lists the names from the Anna Maria Post Office area, beginning with the Anna Maria Beach Bath House and continuing to gardener Guy S. Willis. Islander Photo: Courtesy Manatee County Public Library Digital Collection

10&20 years ago

In the headlines: Nov. 25, 1998

Anna Maria applied for a $15,000 grant to purchase electric vehicles to eventually replace public works trucks with a fleet of electric cars and trucks, public works director phil Charnock said. Florida Department of Transportation officials announced a $2.6 million repair project for the Longboat pass bridge to begin in 2003, along with installation of a traffic signal at the Gulf DriveManatee Avenue intersection at Manatee public Beach. The traffic light project was planned for 1999, the DoT said. Florida Department of Transportation officials said landscaping of the just-completed four-lane Cortez road from 75th to 119th streets was not part of the contract and Manatee County was asked to foot the $300,000 cost.

In the headlines: Nov. 26, 2008

Holmes Beach was in line to receive a federal grant to tear down a frequently flooded home on Holmes Boulevard to create space for a lakefront park. The home in the 6800 block of Holmes Boulevard was on the shore of Spring Lake. Horizon Bank sued Anna Maria over the city’s denial of the bank’s property vacation request on palm Avenue in the Villa rosa subdivision. facing high costs for monitoring lights during the sea turtle nesting season, the Bradenton Beach City Commission was taking a new look at its 10-year-old turtle protection ordinance. Commissioners said policing the beach at night took up a lot of code enforcement time. The weekly archives for The Islander are online at ufdc.ufl.edu. Archived stories are online at islander.org.

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Now what? Wild iguanas sunbathe, swim, lounge on Key Royale By Sandy Ambrogi Islander Reporter Doug Terry has unusual visitors to his yard, green iguanas. Add them to the list of unfamiliar, non-native animals and plants getting all too comfortable with the beautiful weather and surroundings on Anna Maria Island. In Florida — not yet on Anna Maria Island — boas and pythons are known to slither into garages, swallow pets and sun on suburban lawns. Then there are lionfish, an invasive Asian marine species that’s overwhelmed native fish in the fight for resources. And now? Iguanas are lounging on Key Royale in Holmes Beach. Terry reports a 2 1/2-foot green iguana has been observed lounging on his backyard dock more than once. And it has a buddy: a 3-foot long brown iguana. “They don’t seem a threat to me. They are so colorful,” Terry wrote to The Islander in an email Nov. 21. “Now my wife is a different story,” he continued. “She is a bit fearful of them and guides them away when she sees them. At that point, they jump in the water but quickly get out and back up the dock pole.” Both are Iguana iguana. The green iguana’s colors vary and its native range extends from Central America

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A bloom of the Florida red tide organism persisted the week ending Nov. 25. In southwest Florida, high concentrations occurred in and offshore of Pinellas, Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee counties. Medium concentrations were observed in these same counties, as well as in Manatee County and offshore of Monroe County. K. brevis concentrations, relative to the week prior, increased in parts of Pinellas, Manatee, Charlotte and Lee counties. Fish kills in southwest Florida were received for multiple locations in Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota counties. Respiratory irritation was reported in Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota and Lee counties. For more information, go online to myfwc. com/redtidestatus.

A wild green iguana suns on Doug Terry’s dock on Key Royale. Terry said he has seen the reptile, measuring about 2 1/2 feet in length, several times on his property. Islander Courtesy Photo: Angie Blunt

to the tropics of South America to the Eastern Caribbean Islands, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Greens can grow up to 5 feet in length. Iguanas have a row of spikes down the center of their body, from the neck to their upper tail. Mature males have big jowls and throat fans, which are called a dewlap. The reptiles use the fans to warn off predators and appear larger. It also helps regulate body temperature and attract mates. The FWC says iguanas first were reported in South Florida in the 1960s and now have established large populations on the Atlantic Coast and in Collier and Lee counties. Iguanas are appearing farther north, despite the fact they are not cold hardy. Who can forget the news stories during the cold snap in February about lizards falling from trees in Miami? Iguana populations are problematic in south Florida, chewing cables and disturbing underground utility lines, causing power and digital outages. Never mind the damage to landscaping, concrete and seawalls. So far, no damage from the iguanas has been reported locally. The FWC says the iguanas breed October-November and build nests in sandy areas, such as riverbanks and beaches. The canals in this area make moving from one spot to another easy for iguanas. They are strong swimmers, tolerate freshwater and saltwater and can remain submerged for up to four hours at a time.

Females dig large interconnected channels to lay eggs and the clutches contain anywhere from 14-76 eggs. They can live in the wild up to 10 years. Iguanas love vegetables, shoots, leaves, blooms and fruits from jasmine, orchids, hibiscuses, garden greens and fan palms — all found in local landscapes. Larger iguanas have been known to tangle with pets. And, as with other reptiles, green iguanas can transmit salmonella to people through contact with water or surfaces contaminated with iguana feces. Green iguanas are not protected in Florida except by anti-cruelty laws and can be removed year-round from private property. The iguanas on Key Royale may have been released pets — the source of many Florida iguanas. Or they may have migrated north. “I don’t mind them around from time to time.” Terry wrote to The Islander. “But I would not want a lot of them. I’m concerned that with the two seen here, more are possible.” Terry said he is not aware of anyone else in his neighborhood hosting iguanas. “They come and go every few weeks. We don’t feed them. I’m more concerned with coyotes than the iguanas,” Terry said. The FWC encourages homeowners to remove iguanas, since they are non-native. For removal options, contact the FWC at 863-648-3200 or visit the website at myfwc.com.

Bradenton Beach looks for website solutions, ADA-compliance

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter Bradenton Beach is on its way to getting a new and improved website up and running. The city website went offline in late October while the city decides how to update for compliance under the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. ADA compliant websites provide audio versions of written materials, such as pdf files, for the visually impaired and sites must be configured Chappie to avoid causing seizures for viewers. Mayor John Chappie said Nov. 15 city clerk Terri Sanclemente is researching the matter and has received proposals from two companies, CivicCMS of Boxborough, Massachusetts, and Revize of Troy, Michigan. Anna Maria uses Revize for its website and CivicCMS hosts Palmetto’s website. Anna Maria’s website displays a Spooner notice that it is being renovated. Chappie said the options would be considered at the first commission meeting in December. Commissioner Jake Spooner said the best option

would be the user-friendliest version for staff. Chappie said he also would like to gain resident input on what they want to see on the site. The proposal from Revize included a one-time fee of $2,000 for website design and development, staff training and transfer of 150 pages of previous web content to the new site. Additionally, the proposal includes monthly ADA compliance checks for an annual fee of $1,200. The proposal from CivicCMS is $11,300 for the first year for content development, hosting, staff training, security and tech support, with $2,000 per year for the second year and beyond. Sanclemente said she completed one-hour webi-

nars with both companies and suggested the mayor and commissioners watch the presentations. Spooner recommended Sanclemente contact city staff in Anna Maria and Palmetto and ask them if they are pleased with their websites. “Just call and say, ‘How have these Sanclemente guys been? Are they responsive? Are you happy with them?’” Spooner suggested. The matter will be on the agenda at the city commission meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N. Also, Manatee County will hold a workshop on the topic at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the administrative center, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

Bradenton Beach CRA to hold town meeting

An “account suspended” notice appears on the Bradenton Beach city website at www.cityofbradentonbeach.com. Islander File Photo: Screenshot

The Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency will hold a town meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., to gather input on plans for a living shoreline along the Historic Bridge Street Pier. No decisions will be made at the meeting, but it will allow commissioners to hear from citizens, according to city clerk Terri Sanclemente.

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Wildlife rescuers weigh-in on coyotes, fears By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter Some say adaptation is key to survival of a species. “We’ve had about 20 calls in the past two weeks between Manatee and Sarasota counties,” Ed Straight, president of Wildlife Inc. Education and Rehabilitation Center in Bradenton Beach, said regarding an uptick in coyote sightings in the area. The nonprofit rescue service has operated at Straight’s home in Bradenton Beach for nearly 31 years. He and wife Gail, with the help of volunteers, rehabilitate birds, mammals and reptiles rescued in Manatee and Sarasota counties. Wildlife Inc.’s menagerie of animals as of Nov. 20 include baby squirrels, skunks, tortoises, a monkey, a monitor lizard and a variety of birds. But no coyotes. According to Straight, unless he gets a call to rescue a sick or injured coyote in Manatee County — and he has before — he will not be removing the animals from private or public property. He said trapping coyotes “isn’t really an option” and it would require putting other live animals in the trap as prey, which he finds offensive. “Trapping is not the answer,” Straight said. Suzi Fox, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring executive director, said turtle watch volunteers saw coyote tracks near nests on the

beach during the 2018 nesting season, May-October, “There was no evidence that they caused any probbut nothing indicated tampering in the nests by the lems with any sea turtles,” Fox said. “This past season, animals. only dogs and humans were listed as disturbing our sea turtle nests.” However, she said she is concerned for shorebirds nesting on the beach come February. “I would say we need to wait and see what the future brings,” Fox said. “I’m more worried about my shorebird nests.” Straight said he has received calls from people who would like to see the animals removed. “People have gotten angry with us,” Straight said. “They want something done.” Straight said he has not heard of coyotes on the island attacking people, adding that they normally are afraid of humans and suggested people walking alone or with dogs carry an air-horn or similar noisemaker. He advised people to keep house cats inside, since coyotes are known to attack cats. He echoed a recent statement from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission that relocation doesn’t work because, once removed, “another coyote will just pop up in its place.” “This is nature’s way of controlling things,” Straight said. “We are better off learning how to live Ed Straight, president of Wildlife Rescue and Reha- with them.” bilitation in Bradenton Beach, took this photo Nov. Adaption by humans is key to the solution. For more information or to report a sick or injured 8 of a coyote near the intersection of Tarpon Street animal, call Wildlife Inc. at 941-778-6324. and Spring Avenue in Anna Maria.

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Ho, ho, arrgh. The Anna Maria island privateers will present their annual Christmas parade Saturday, Dec. 8. The celebration will step off about 10 a.m. — on island time — from Bayfront park in Anna Maria and travel south, mostly along Gulf, east Bay and Marinapalm drives, to Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. entries must be motorized or peddled and should be decorated for the holidays. They will assemble on the bayfront at 9:30 a.m. On arrival at Coquina Beach at about 11:30 a.m., the privateers will host a holiday party, with Santa handing out presents to children and pirates serving lunch and sodas — free to kids and for a modest donation from adults. To register for the parade or for more details, go to amiprivateers.memberlodge.org. Garden club plots plant sale for more information, call AMip president Cindy The Anna Maria island Garden Club will hold its “Lady Sinthia” Meeks at 315-529-6507. annual plant sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. The sale will feature native plants, succulents, Kiwanis to learn about herbs, cut flowers and arrangements. human trafﬁcking concerns There also will be chances to win prizes and gift baskets. The Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria island will The club will set up displays in the fellowship hall gather Saturday, Dec. 1, to hear Vivian Carasso raise at roser Memorial Community Church, 512 pine Ave., awareness to the issue of human trafficking. Anna Maria. The program will be at 8:30 a.m. at the Anna Maria At 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, the group will island Beach Cafe at the Manatee public Beach, 4000 hold its monthly meeting, which will feature a talk by Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. pat Bonarek on ikebana — the Japanese art of flower Club members and guests will gather for breakfast arrangement. at 8 a.m. for more information, call Charlotte Noyes at 941A board meeting will be held Saturday, Dec. 8. 778-6758. for more information, call Sandy Haas-Martens at 941-778-1383. The poster advertises the Marine Toys for Tots campaign, administered by the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation and conducted since 1947. Great Florida Insurance, 5604 B Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, is collecting toys for the effort through Friday, Dec. 14. Other Toys for Tots drop-off sites include Cupcake Delights, 3324 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach, and the Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Their goal is to collect new, unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to less fortunate children at Christmas. For more information about the campaign, go online to toysfortots.org. Islander Courtesy Image: MFTT

Magic’s concert set

Magic of Manatee, the local chapter of Sweet Adelines international, aims to help people get in tune for the holiday season. Magic will perform a “Holiday Magic” concert at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. The general admission concert will be at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2200 26th St. W., Bradenton. Tickets are $10. for more information, call 941-685-8231 or go online to magicofmanatee.com.

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Senior Adventures will hold a potluck lunch and book sale friday, Nov. 30. The sale will be 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Lunch will be at noon. Senior Adventures is a group of older adults that meet most fridays for an adventure — an outing or a gathering at Annie Silver Community Center. for more information or to rSVp, call Kaye Bell at 941-538-0945.

Lester Family Fun Day opens December

The Center of Anna Maria island will hold the annual Lester Family Fun Day 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. Chuck and Joey Lester of Holmes Beach sponsor the celebration and at noon they will welcome Santa Claus, who will listen to wishes from children. An announcement from the center promised fun activities and performances along with delicious food and great prizes. Lester family fun Day will feature pony rides, face-painting, crafts, games and a bounce house. The menu includes Duffy’s burgers and hot dogs and Tyler’s ice cream sandwiches. Adults can buy chances to win a TV or a turkey, as well as enter a 50/50 raffle. Also, the center will sell poinsettias. The center is at 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. for more information, call the center at 941778-1908.

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Jeweler Clara Ricker An award-winning jewelry artist, Clara is our Featured Artist in December. Her exhibit, called Out of the Blue, features unique fine jewelry created using pearls, meteorites, Larimar and other treasures from the sea and sky. sk Reception is Dec. 7, 5:30-7:30.

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Sandra Soar, left, Rosann and Rick Field, Roger Soar and Jane and Roy Ranger catch up on the island news during a visit to Christchurch, England, in June. The Fields are from Mount Horeb, Wisconsin. The Soars are from Christchurch. And the Rangers are from Chertsey, England. The couples met on Anna Maria Island at the Waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Edge condominium in Holmes Beach. Islander Courtesy Photo: Rick Field

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Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131. 941-746-4131. Wednesdays, 2-4 LOOKING AHEAD OFF AMI ONGOING ON AMI p.m., Shanty Singers, Dec. 8, Florida Maritime Museum’s Maritime by Candlelight, Florida Maritime Museum, throughout november, “Our Feathered Friends,” Artists’ guild Cortez. 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120. gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. First Fridays, 6-9 p.m. ArtWalk in the Village of the Arts, around GAMES, SPORTS & Information: 941-778-6694. 12th Street West and 12th Avenue West, Bradenton. Also, Saturdays throughout november, “impressions” by OUTDOORS after the first Fridays. information: villageofthearts@gmail.com. Charlotte Sorsen, Island Gallery West, 5368 second saturdays, 2-4 p.m., Music on the Porch, Florida MariONGOING ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. information: 941time Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708778-6648. Wednesdays, AMI Dragon Boat Fun and Fitness Club, time 6120. through Jan. 5, “Fresh and locally sourced” and “For the love depends on tides, 417 63rd st., Holmes Beach. information: 941LOOKING AHEAD OFF AMI of Mangroves,” the studio at gulf and Pine, 10101 gulf Drive, Anna 462-2626. Maria. Information: 941-778-1906. Wednesdays and saturdays, 9 a.m., horseshoes pitched, Anna Feb. 16-17, 2019, Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival, LOOKING AHEAD ON AMI Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-708Cortez. 6130. Feb. 17, 2019, AMiCCO’s opera concert, Bradenton. Dec. 9, AMiCCO “An island Christmas” concert, Holmes Most Fridays, 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. (call for times) mahjong Feb. 22, 2019, U.S. Coast Guard exhibit at Florida Maritime Beach. games, island library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. informaMuseum, Cortez. Jan. 7-Feb. 9, 2019, Artists’ guild of Anna Maria island fine art March 31, 2019, AMiCCO’s “Diva Wars” concert, Bradenton. tion: 941-778-6341. exhibition, “the space Between,” Anna Maria. Mondays, noon, bridge, Roser Memorial Community Church, KIDS & FAMILY Feb. 12, 2019, AMiCCO’s Jazz Fest, Anna Maria. 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. information: OFF ANNA MARIA ISLAND 941-778-0414. ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Most tuesdays, 11:30 a.m., mahjong Saturday, Dec. 1 Friday, Nov. 30 games and instruction for beginners, island 10 a.m.-8 p.m. — Bradenton Blues Fest, Riverwalk Pavilion, 10 a.m. — Forty Carrots partners in play, Island Library, 5701 library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. information: 941-778452 third Ave. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. information: 941-685- Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. information: 941-778-6341. 6341. 8231. Saturday, Dec. 1 tuesdays, noon, duplicate bridge, Episcopal Church of the 2 p.m. — sweet Adelines international Magic of Manatee 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. — Lester Family Fun Day, Center of Anna Annunciation, 4408 gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. information: 941Chorus holiday concert, trinity lutheran Church, 2200 26th st. W., Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., 779-0881. Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-685-8231. Anna Maria. Information: 941-778ONGOING OFF AMI ONGOING OFF ANNA MARIA ISLAND 1908. Tuesday, Dec. 4 First and third Wednesdays usually, Roser Memorial Communov. 30-Dec. 2, Bradenton Blues Weekend, various venues, 10 a.m. — Preschool storytime, island library, 5701 Marina nity Church golfing for god, iMg Academy golf Club, 4350 El ConBradenton. Fee applies. Information: bradentonbluesfestival.org. Drive, Holmes Beach. information: 941-778-6341. quistador Parkway, Bradenton. Fee applies. info: 941-778-0414. through Dec. 2, John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art’s LOOKING AHEAD ON AMI LOOKING AHEAD OFF AMI “French Art from the Horvitz Collection,” 5401 Bay shore Road, Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: 941-359-5700. Dec. 8, Anna Maria island Privateers Christmas Parade, islandDec. 8, Marauders Holiday Dash and Drive, Bradenton. Dec. 4-Jan. 11, “Women Contemporary Artists” exhibit, Art- wide. Dec. 15, Bradenton Circle Christmas Bird Count, Bradenton. Center Manatee, 209 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941Dec. 14, Anna Maria Centre shops Christmas celebration, CLUBS & 746-2862. Holmes Beach. COMMUNITY Dec. 4-Jan. 11, “inspirations” exhibit, ArtCenter Manatee, 209 Dec. 14, Anna Maria Holiday of treasures, Anna Maria. Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-2862. Dec. 15, Anna Maria island Privateers’ Drift-in Christmas, BraON ANNA MARIA ISLAND through Feb. 2, 2019, “the greek Communities of tarpon denton Beach. springs and the Bahamas,” Florida Maritime Museum, 4419 119th Wednesday, Nov. 28 ONGOING OFF AMI St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120. noon — Adult coloring club, island library, 5701 Marina Drive, through Feb. 3, 2019, John and Mable Ringling Museum of Holmes Beach. information: 941-778-6341. First Saturdays, Family Night at the Museum, South Florida Art’s “Watercolors from the Permanent Collection,” 5401 Bay shore Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: Thursday, Nov. 29 Road, Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: 941-359-5700. 10 a.m. — seaside Quilters club, island library, 5701 Marina 941-746-4131. second Wednesdays, think + Drink (science), south Florida Fourth Wednesdays, “stelliferous live” star talk, south Florida Drive, Holmes Beach. information: 941-778-6341.

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• Monday, Dec. 10, 3:30 p.m., school advisory council meeting. • Tuesday, Dec. 18, 5-6:30 p.m., parentteacher organization dinner in the school cafeteria. Starting at 6:30 p.m., fifth-grade play, “Santa’s rockin’ Christmas eve,” in the auditorium. • Monday, Dec. 24-Friday, Jan. 4, winter break, no school. • Monday, Jan. 7, no school for students. • Thursday, Jan. 10, second-quarter report cards go home. • Saturday, Jan. 19, 8 a.m., Dolphin Dash. • Monday, Jan. 21, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, no school. • Tuesday, Jan. 22, 5-7 p.m., STEM Night. Anna Maria elementary is at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. for more information, call the school at 941708-5525.

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2 p.m. — sunshine stitchers knit and crochet club, island library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. information: 941-7786341. Friday, Nov. 30 10 a.m.-1 p.m. — senior Adventures book sale and potluck lunch, Annie silver Community Center, 103 23rd st. n., Bradenton Beach. information: 941-538-0945. Saturday, Dec. 1 8:30 a.m. — Kiwanis Club meeting and program, with speaker Vivian Carasso talking about human trafﬁcking, Anna Maria island Beach Cafe, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. information: 941-778-1383. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Garden Club Plant sale, Roser Memorial Community Church 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-6758.

third thursdays, 11:45 a.m., successful Women Aligning together meets, Bridge street Bistro, 111 gulf Drive s., Bradenton Beach. Fee applies. information: 941-345-5135. Fridays, senior Adventures usually meets to carpool on an adventure or for an activity, Annie silver Community Center, 103 23rd st. n., Bradenton Beach. information: 941-538-0945. second Fridays, 6 p.m., AMi Resident Community Connections, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908. Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island breakfast meeting, Anna Maria island Beach Cafe, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. information: 941-778-1383. tuesdays, 2-4 p.m., tech Help, island library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. information: 941-778-6341. tuesdays through May 14, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Anna Maria Farmer’s Market, City Pier Park, north Bay Boulevard and Pine Avenue. Information: 941-708-6130. ONGOING ON AMI tuesdays, noon, Rotary Club of Anna Maria island, Bridge second and fourth Wednesdays, 11 a.m., Just Older Youth/JOY street Bistro, 111 gulf Drive s., Bradenton Beach. information: 941Brown Bag lunch series, Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 518-1965. Pine Ave., Anna Maria. information: 941-778-0414. LOOKING AHEAD ON AMI thursdays, 9-11 a.m., veterans services assistance, island library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. information: 941-778Dec. 8, Episcopal Church of the Annunciation Holly Berry 6341. Christmas and Food Market, Holmes Beach.

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Bradenton Beach Commissioner Ralph Cole starts off the holiday season for the Bridge Street Merchants at a ceremony planned by the merchants to light the Christmas tree Nov. 24 in the roundabout at Bay Drive and Bridge Street. BELOW: People gather for pictures of the lighted Christmas tree at the Bay Drive and Bridge Street roundabout Nov. 24, immediately following the Bridge Street Merchants’ tree-lighting ceremony. Islander Photos: Ryan Paice

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GOOD DEEDS VOlUntEER OPPORtUnitiEs Looking for volunteer opportunities on or around Anna Maria island? these organizations are seeking help: the Roser Food Bank needs donations of cash and nonperishable food. the pantry is administered by Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. information: 941-778-0414. Moonracer Animal Rescue seeks volunteers to offer foster and forever homes for rescued animals. information: 941-345-2441. Anna Maria island Historical society museum seeks docents, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. information: 941-778-0492. GET LISTED send announcements for the islander calendar to calendar@ islander.org. the deadline for listings is the Wednesday before the publication date. Please include the date, time, location and description of the event, as well as a phone number for publication.

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A map shows the coyote’s range expansion by decade, from 1900 to 2016. Ranges are based on occurrence of museum specimens, peer-reviewed literature and reports from wildlife management agencies. The distribution of coyotes between the Yucatan Peninsula and Nicaragua is coarsely depicted due to the paucity of available data. Islander Courtesy Image: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

By Lisa Neff

Coexisting with coyotes

Coyotes are here to stay. There’s been an obvious increase in sightings this year, but opinion seems to be building to share the island with the coyotes. And that’s where consensus should fall, based on what we know about the species and how ineffective and inhumane it would be to remove the coyotes. When murmurs about coyotes became pleas for their removal in Anna Maria, inquiries went out from Neff The islander to reps at animal rights organizations, including the Humane Society of the united States and people for the ethical Treatment of Animals. HSuS’s position is that coyotes deserve lives free from persecution and peTA maintains that coyotes are magnificent animals that pose no harm so long as people act responsibly. Also, coyotes are clever and adaptable survivors and quickly replenish their pack when members are killed. This is one reason an effort to eliminate coyotes on the island by relocating or killing the animals would be ineffective. Here’s what peTA senior media liaison Catie Cryar had to say about removal of the animals: “Ultimately, trapping and killing initiatives fail. if consideration of their welfare isn’t enough to rule out lethal methods of population control, then perhaps an understanding that killing them doesn’t work should be. More coyotes will simply move in to take the place of those who have been removed as long as food and shelter remain available to them.”

research shows that even if 70 percent of a coyote population is killed or removed, the population will return to normal levels a year later. Coyote culls can involve using a box trap, but more often employ snares or leg-hold traps. Any kind of trapping is torture to the animal, which can suffer panic and succumb to stress, dehydration, as well as injuries sustained in the trap, from predators and efforts to escape. The web contains many gruesome videos and photos showing coyote carcasses hanging from truck beds or lying caught in traps. one particularly disturbing photo shared by a trapper shows only a broken paw sticking upright from a steel trap. “Leg-hold traps are particularly inhumane because ensnared animals will often chew or twist off their own limbs in frantic attempts to escape,” said Cryar, adding that trapping is indiscriminate. Meanwhile, 2018 research from the North Carolina State university and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences underlines the futility of removing or moving coyotes. The study title is “How coyotes conquered the continent.”

using museum specimens and fossil records, the researchers produced a range history of the expanding species, which now lives across North America — from Alaska to panama and California to Maine. The findings, appearing in ZooKeys in May, indicate coyotes historically occupied a larger area of North America than generally suggested in the literature. previous maps had ancient coyotes only located across the central deserts and grasslands. However, fossils from across the arid west link the distribution of coyotes from 10,000 years ago to specimens collected in the late 1800s, proving their geographic range was broader and established for hundreds, perhaps thousands of years. Coyotes began their expansion across North America in about 1920, aided by an expansion of human agriculture, forest fragmentation and hybridization with other species. Now they are here. And they are here to stay — if they like. Did you know? Hybridization of coyotes with wolves and domestic dogs has been documented in the eastern part of the united States and suspected in the South.

Local spearﬁsher takes on invasive ‘lions,’ turns inventor

By Sandy Ambrogi islander reporter He was on a hunting mission. His jungle? The Gulf of Mexico. His prey? Lionfish. Courtland Hunt’s wheels started turning after winning a spearfishing tournament. He was awarded an AR-15-style sporting rifle as the top prize. He soon started considering an alternate method to bag the striped orange-and-white fish with the barbed wire fins: Shoot them. The invasive fish from Asia first appeared in 1985 in florida waters off the east coast near Dania. Now the fish is found offshore throughout the state, according to the florida fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. And since the mid-2000s, the number of lionfish — which pose a threat to native marine life — has soared, according to the fWC. Hunt recalled once seeing so many lionfish on the ocean floor, they resembled an orange-and-white carpet. FWC encourages people to remove lionfish when possible, even organizing and sponsoring a Lionfish Challenge, offering prizes for harvesting the fish. “They are little fat fish that sit on the bottom and eat everything that comes by,” Hunt told The islander Nov. 5. “They have no natural enemies. Their fins are hypodermic-needle sharp.” Scientists estimate that lionfish can clear up to 80 percent of local inhabitants on a reef in just two weeks after taking up residence. Hunt had been spearfishing lionfish off Anna Maria island for some time when he struck on the idea of sniping them with a modified-Gen 3 Glock 17 and a special suppressor, or underwater silencer, which he developed along with Aubrey Brown of Key royale in Holmes Beach. Now that muzzle, branded as the fishfire, is nearing approval from the u.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, firearms and explosives

Courtland Hunt demonstrates his FishFire underwater silencer in the waters off Anna Maria Island. Hunt is hoping for federal approval to market the product, co-invented with islander Aubrey Brown. Islander Courtesy Photo and, after two years of research and development, limited units are ready to ship with approval. The FishFire has no baffle and doesn’t work as a silencer above water. it also addresses the problem of underwater concussion, which can injure a shooter’s ears. Developed with Airborne Arms, a Type 07 manufacturer, Hunt hopes to have the fishfire approved to sell by next March. “The Daily Show” with Trevor Noah, a talk and news satire program, paid a visit to the area Nov. 1 to film a segment on Hunt’s new underwater baffle. “Daily Show” correspondent ronny Chieng rented a private pool in Apollo Beach for underwater shooting scenes. Foam fish filled in for real ones as Hunt demonstrated his invention. Later, the crew and host shared lionfish tacos with Hunt, but that segment did not air, the inventor said. “i was disappointed. i wanted people to understand that they could eat lionfish,” he said of the omission. “Lionfish are really tasty,” he added. “Every restaurant should have them on the menu.” Lionfish are venomous, not poisonous, Hunt

explained. Like a snake bite, a stick from the needlelike fin can result in a painful injury. But the fish is not toxic. it tends to have lots of meat and a delicious flavor. recalling a bad sting he experienced, Hunt remembered a morning he was a 100 miles offshore of Anna Maria island in 150 feet of water when he tangled with a lionfish. “The pain was so intense,” Hunt said. “After about an hour, i felt like a just couldn’t breathe anymore, i was so tired. Thank goodness, it wore off after a couple of hours. i actually dove again that afternoon.” Hunt’s family members are no strangers to life in the water around Anna Maria island. His father-in-law is Capt. Scott Moore, a fishing guide known for his snook and tarpon prowess and his ongoing efforts at fish conservation and education, and his brother-in-law is Capt. Justin Moore, both longtime charter captains from Holmes Beach. Kelly Moore Hunt, Courtland’s wife, owns painting with a fish and offers local classes. Son Kellan, 6, is a YouTube star whose fishing films and shark-hunting expeditions are posted on Salt Life’s YouTube pages.

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By peggy Nash Special to The islander Worshipers gathered Nov. 13 for the All island Denominations’ annual Thanksgiving service, held at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Holmes Beach. A time of worship and fellowship was enjoyed by many. pastors or representatives from the island churches took part in leading the service, with the rev. Dr. Bob o’Keef of roser Memorial Community Church delivering the sermon. The offering and nonperishable food brought by those attending went to the roser food pantry, sponsored by AID for the benefit of those who need help and live, worship or work on Anna Maria island. To receive food, people must register and make an appointment with roser Church by calling 941-7786483. Donations of nonperishable food may be brought to the church, 512 pine Ave., Anna Maria, during regular office hours.

The REAL Women of CrossPointe Fellowship will gather for a Christmas brunch at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. The event is free and open to women. Reservations are requested but not required. The church is at 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. For more information, call 941-778-0719.

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roser Memorial Community Church will hold its annual Bethlehem Walk at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2. Walkers will meet outside the sanctuary, 512 pine Ave., Anna Maria, to begin the journey. The Bethlehem Walk consists of taking the journey to “Bethlehem” (one block in Anna Maria) with Mary, Joseph and the animals in search of shelter. While traveling from “inn to inn,” the walkers will sing Christmas carols. Back at the church, there will be prayer, followed by a reception with cookies, cocoa and fellowship. Some costumes will be available in the fellowship hall and attendees are encouraged to come in period attire and bring flashlights. for more information, call the church at 941-7780414.

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The Roser Chapel was quiet at noon on Thanksgiving Thursday, although earlier that day, worshippers included the volunteers who prepared the feast to come in the Roser fellowship hall. Guests at the Roser Memorial Community Tom DeMott Islander Church Thanksgiving dinner await the doors Photos: Tom DeMott, of Anna Maria Island and also New to open to the fellowship hall and the blessings Bonner Joy York City, died Oct. 23 in New York. He was 67. to come. Mr. DeMott’s parents resided in Anna Maria for several decades and he shared their love of the island. He grew up in Amherst, Massachusetts, attended Columbia University and made his life in West Harlem. He worked for 30 years with the U.S. Postal Service. He became an organizer and leader in the movement for tenants’ rights in New York City, helping people hold onto their homes and neighborhoods. He lived a life in struggle but had an extraordinary instinct for happiness. His days were filled with compassion, fun and music. In retirement, he took up piano, guitar and harHarold Bergstrom, center, with daughter-in-law Kris and monica. son John of Emily, Minnesota, take their seats early for the He began composing songs, poetry and literary Roser Thanksgiving dinner. Harold is a repeat customer at hybrids with a Spanish tinge. Pam Ladd shows off the the annual event, having attended many years with wife Nell, He also began painting — abstractions and landturkey in the holding ovens. who was unable to join the family this year. scapes — and playing tennis after a long layoff. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 1, Thanksgiving and praise at St. Mary’s Church in Harlem in New York City. was truly an event of “Thanksgiving and Praise to our Mr. DeMott is survived by his wife, Maria; daughAs Brits, my wife and I have never before marked beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens.” ter Billie; son James; grandchildren Arlo and Shailaya; Thanksgiving. Thank you. siblings Joel, Megan DeMott-Quigley and Benji. Irene and Chris Proudlove, Bradenton Beach However, as we have been visiting Anna Maria Island for 30 years, we thought it was about time we experienced what it’s all about. So, after reading about it in The Islander, we invited ourselves to the Thanksgiving meal at Roser Memorial Community Church in Anna Maria. It was amazing and, with this brief note, please allow us to express our gratitude to everyone involved in creating our first Thanksgiving celebration. The spirit of goodwill, generosity and friendship surrounded us and, to quote President Abe Lincoln, it

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Developer, building ofﬁcial disagree on beach access restoration

By Kathy prucnell islander reporter Holmes Beach building official Jim McGuinness says developer Shawn Kaleta has fallen short in his promise to remedy destruction on city-owned properties near the 47th-48th street beach access. Kaleta said Nov. 20 there’s no issue and no red tag. The developer and his attorney Louis Najmy contend Holmes Beach police authorized the clearing. McGuinness issued stop work orders in September after Kaleta’s crews cleared vegetation, left numerous trunks whacked and stumps of Australian pine trees and piles of sand between the two streets. The building department issued a red tag in September that halted construction at the beach accesses. The red tags were lifted in return for Kaleta’s oct. 4 promise to plant sea oats every 18 inches landward of the dunes at 101 47th and 101-102 48th streets and sea grapes 15 feet apart at the 101 47th and 102 48th street properties, as well as other native plants. McGuinness, however, has walked the site twice since the remediation agreement with Kaleta. “He’s only done a part of the restoration. He’s

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New seagrape plantings push up near a stump leveled when the lots between 47th and 48th streets in Holmes Beach were cleared. Islander Photo: Kathy Prucnell

done some things and not others,” McGuinness said after his second walk Nov. 21, adding there needs to be more sea oats and seagrapes. The building official also said he’s spoken to Kaleta about compliance and plans to walk the property with him to point out his issues. Kaleta said he is waiting for McGuinness to schedule the walk. The developer said Nov. 20 he was on his way out of the country. Nov. 17, 700 block of Manatee Avenue, arrest warrant. An officer pulled over a motorist traveling on Manatee Avenue near east Bay Drive in a vehicle with no headlight on the passenger side. One of the five occupants showed five outstanding felony warrants in Hillsborough County. He was arrested and transported to the Manatee County jail. The other occupants were released. Nov. 19, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee public Beach parking lot, possession of marijuana less than 20 grams, possession of drug paraphernalia, Dui, speeding. An officer pulled over a vehicle traveling 50 mph in a 35-mph zone. The driver smelled of alcohol and failed field sobriety tests. A search of the vehicle found marijuana and other drug paraphernalia. The suspect was transported to the Manatee County jail. Holmes Beach is policed by HBPD.

Anna Maria No reports available from Anna Maria. Anna Maria is policed by the MCSO. Bradenton Beach Nov. 18, 100 block of Gulf Drive S., Circle K, disorderly conduct. Two Bradenton Beach police officers were in the convenience store getting drinks when a man began cursing and yelling at the officers. The officers convinced the man to go outside, where he continued to curse and yell, saying he was a victim of police harassment. After several warnings, the man refused to leave the parking lot, yelling even louder, and was arrested for disorderly conduct (breach of peace). Bradenton Beach is policed by the BBPD. Island watch Holmes Beach in the event of an emergency, call 911. Nov. 15, 5800 block of Marina Drive, domestic To report information on island crime, call the disturbance. Officers responded to a 911 call. A verbal altercation was occurring between three family mem- MCSo Anna Maria substation, 941-708-8899; Brabers. The parties agreed to end the dispute. No action denton Beach police, 941-778-6311; or Holmes Beach police, 941-708-5804. was taken.

As far as whether the new plantings are being sufficiently irrigated, McGuinness said he’s analyzing the issue. Holmes Beach Mayor-elect Judy Titsworth — to be sworn Nov. 29 — said she was briefed on the issue by McGuinness. As the commission chair, in September and october commission meetings, Titsworth was critical of the clearing on city-owned unimproved fourth Avenue and the beach access. A florida Department of environmental protection permit authorized Kaleta as agent of the property owners to place sand seaward of the coastal construction control line at 47th and 48th streets. The Dep permit allowed for spreading no more than 200 cubic yards of sand landward of a seawall. No permit was needed to cut Australian pines on the properties.

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WMFR chief announces early retirement By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter After 43 years in the fire service, Chief Tom Sousa will retire early. He’s a little more than four years into his six-year contract to lead West Manatee Fire Rescue and has served more than 13 years with WMFR. Sousa announced his plan to retire in October 2019 at the Nov. 13 WMFR commission meeting. He recommended a workshop to discuss Sousa how the district would search for his successor. According to Sousa, the decision was made for undisclosed circumstances, and was discussed with individual commissioners before his announcement. His departure will come 18 months before his contract is set to expire in May 2021. “I have enjoyed every bit of it,” Sousa said of his time at WMFR in an interview Nov. 20. “I have no regrets. I’ve had a great group of people to work with.” Sousa entered the fire service in 1976 as a firefighter/paramedic for the Longboat Key Fire Rescue and worked his way up to fire lieutenant, shift training officer and deputy fire chief in 30 years. He retired from LBKFR in 2006. He began work at WMFR in 2006 as the district’s training captain. When Andy Price announced his retirement as chief in November 2014, Sousa took over interim responsibilities before being appointed fire chief in May 2015. Sousa said his proudest accomplishments as chief are adding more personnel at Station 3 in Holmes Beach and establishing the Advanced Life Support Engine Program, which involves staffing WMFR fire engines with paramedics. Sousa said the district needs at least three para-

In 2016, West Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Tom Sousa, right, recognizes retiring WMFR Deputy Chief Brett Pollock, left, with a certificate from the Suncoast Professional Firefighters and Paramedics for his years of service as a firefighter. WMFR board members are pictured behind them. Sousa recently announced his plans to retire from WMFR. Islander File Photo

medics per station every shift to avoid hiring overtime staff. Several WMFR firefighters are training, but that can take a year and paramedics usually need time to become operational. The chief said the district might not reach its goal of staffing each engine with a paramedic until 2020, but he is proud of launching the program. When it comes to helping the district transition to a new fire chief, Sousa said much of that conversation would be saved for a workshop, which will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, at the district’s administration building, 6417 Third Ave. W., Bradenton. Part of the process might involve revising the position’s requirements. Sousa said the administrative battalion chief position requires several landmarks and certifications not required of a fire chief, including a bachelor’s degree. Beyond changing job requirements, Sousa said the workshop would give district leadership a chance to

discuss the merits of hiring internally or externally. “Do I believe that we have internal candidates that are competent and capable and have all the qualities necessary to be a fire chief? Absolutely,” Sousa said. “And that’s one of the goals in our strategic plan, to build a mentoring program that will develop our personnel internally.” The WMFR board of commissioners will decide who will succeed Sousa, who plans to remain in the area after retiring, but wants to travel with his wife, who will retire six months later. Sousa also will spend more time sailing — his favorite pastime. Sousa said he would have liked to finish the remaining 18 months of his contract, but believes it is time to move on and he is leaving the district in a great position to move forward without him. “We’re in a great situation right now with the district,” he said. “The district is coming along. It’s doing really well. I think our service is excellent, I think our guys do a great job. Very, very few issues at all.”

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Avenue C improvements expedited in Bradenton Beach

By ChrisAnn Silver esformes islander reporter The whole mess may soon be a memory. Avenue C rights of way and driveways in Bradenton Beach damaged during the Manatee County force main project are to be restored with an enhanced stormwater infiltration system. At its Nov. 15 meeting, the city commission unanimously approved the next phase of a cooperative funding agreement for the project between the Southwest florida Water Management District and the city. Avenue C was planned for construction in late summer 2019, but the city seized the opportunity to piggyback the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contract with Westra Construction Corp., the contractor for the force main project, to install a drainage system and restore driveways and rights of way along Avenue C. in october, the commission unanimously approved authorization for city engineer Lynn Burnett to move forward with the contract. Burnett said Westra could start installing infiltration systems in November, wrap up by february 2019 and final driveway and right-of-way restoration could conclude March-April.

in a Nov. 15 update, she said Swiftmud was informed of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plans to expedite the project and it quickly turned around the agreement so the reimbursement of 50 percent to the city would not be delayed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;i think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a remarkable opportunity for the city of Bradenton Beach,â&#x20AC;? Mayor John Chappie said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;it is our opportunity to take advantage of a bad situation.â&#x20AC;? He added that expediting the project advanced it by about a year, and he thanked the residents of Avenue C for their input during workshops leading up to the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approval. Burnett said she had an on-site meeting with Westra representatives, Burnett who walked the street and looked at possible intrusions, including trees and shrubs, and examined the grades along the road, per the commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s previous request. She said areas where pavers were not removed, the crew will work around changes to the grade. However, she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;They found opportunities in each of those situations where we can make it work

with the drainage.â&#x20AC;? Burnett said a letter will go out to property owners notifying them if there is a tree, shrub or other feature on the property that must be removed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will put the property owner on notice and give them time to work with us to move those things so they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get damaged during the course of construction,â&#x20AC;? she said. Burnett said the project will commence on the west side of Avenue C at 26th Street North. Workers will move south. Then construction will start on the east side and proceed north. The letter will include a form for property owners to choose the surface material to be placed over the storm drains on their property. The deadline to respond will be the first week in January. The plan is to cover the 4-foot-wide stormwater infiltration systems with Geogrid â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a stabilization material â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and to restore what was previously present in private yards, including sod, shell and rock over the Geogrid. The next city commission meeting will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N.. Bradenton Beach. John Lang of Devon in the United Kingdom fishes on a public Palma Sola dock, which is expected to change hands from the city of Bradenton to Manatee County. Islander Photo: Kathy Prucnell

County to consider city transfer for Palma Sola ramp

By Kathy prucnell islander reporter The palma Sola Causeway sports a boat ramp thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s popular with recreational boaters â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but a tradeoff has been lingering for a decade. Built by the city of Bradenton some 10 years ago under an interlocal agreement, the ownership has remained in limbo between the city and Manatee County. At a Nov. 27 meeting, the Manatee Board of County Commissioners will hear a recommendation from their administrator, ed Hunzeker, to assume responsibility of the launch ramp, docks and parking lot. According to the 2008 interlocal agreement, the city had prepared a site plan and obtained state and federal permits for the ramp on the southwest side of the causeway. The agreement called for the city to complete a 60-foot concrete boat ramp and dock by Dec. 31, 2008, and for the county to reimburse the city for costs not to exceed $70,564. According to Nick Azzara, Manatee County information outreach manager, the county has paid the city for the ramp and other amenities.

The 2008 agreement also required the city to build and maintain a parking lot, including 11 trailer parking spaces, drive aisles, bollards, and ingress and egress to State road 64/Manatee Avenue. The agreement, however, did not include the parking lot, which the city estimated cost $10,000. But, Azzara wrote in an email to The islander Nov. 16, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The plan was always to take over the parking lot.â&#x20AC;? He also said the county plans to bring the facility up to county and ADA standards, which could â&#x20AC;&#x153;relieve crowded conditionsâ&#x20AC;? at Kingfish Boat Ramp in Holmes

Beach. in a Nov. 1 letter to Bradenton Mayor Wayne poston, Hunzeker recommended the county be prepared to assume responsibility for the amenities, including the parking lot, beginning Jan. 1, 2019. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The city is delighted because our expectation when it was built was the county would take over the operations,â&#x20AC;? said Jeannie roberts, Bradentonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s communication coordinator. â&#x20AC;&#x153;for some reason, all of that went pretty goofy,â&#x20AC;? poston said Nov. 15. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And we got stuck with this thing.â&#x20AC;?

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Anna Maria’s farmers market ramps up for season By ryan paice islander reporter Business is ramping up at the Anna Maria farmers Market. Many vendors have enjoyed an uptick in sales since beginning in october and see better times to come in the winter season. “Sure, we would like to see more business, but it is picking up,” Mr. fun Guy employee Bianca Gordoner said in an interview Nov. 20. “it is. i mean, we all have to think about the red tide, and i think more people are starting to venture back down this way now. We’d all like to be busy, but i do see it growing. i do see progress.” Gordoner offers marketgoers mushrooms. She said business steadily improved despite a slow showing Nov. 13. The city operated the market in the 2017-18 winter season and started up again oct. 16. it is an innovation by Mayor Dan Murphy to attract people to the city after the September 2017 closing of the Anna Maria City pier due to storm damages. The pier closure and the loss of traffic to Pine Avenue was widely recognized as resulting in a loss to pine Avenue merchants. “it is getting better and better every week,” Tillman Thomas, owner of Thomas’ produce, observed in an interview Nov. 20. “i think as it goes on, it will draw a lot more people because it was crazy last year. oh God, it was ridiculous. it was so busy, you couldn’t see through the people inside of here!” However, business hasn’t been bad for Thomas. He mentioned only one problem thus far: He ran out of some produce before the market closed for the day. Thomas said vendors cooperate with one another to avoid competition and overlap, which promotes a positive mindset.

Michael Smith, owner of Anna Maria Island Aquaponics, greets people at his tent Nov. 20 during the Anna Maria Farmers Market at City Pier Park, 101 N. Bay Blvd. Islander Photos: Ryan Paice

Neil Currie, co-owner of Saucy Guys, said his He expects the market to reach the same level of business has improved since oct. 16 and blamed the business it reached last season by January 2019. slow start on timing of the launch. Michael Smith, owner of Anna Maria island Aqua“Last year, we started right in the height of the ponics, reported spotty and unpredictable sales of his season, whereas this year we started before it even vegetables and herbs. began,” Currie said in an interview Nov. 20. Still, he said he’s enjoyed the market. “i think the market is great for the community,” Smith said in an interview Nov. 20. “And i’m really happy, i enjoy it. i At the market get to talk to a lot of people. And, even if i didn’t sell Vendors interested in grabbing a spot in the anything, i would still have a good time.” market can contact Anna Maria deputy clerk The market runs 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays Debbie Haynes at 941-708-6130, ext. 121, Monthrough May 14, 2019, at City pier park, 101 N. Bay day-friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. or by email at depclerk@ Blvd., Anna Maria. There will be no markets Dec. 25 cityofannamaria.com. and Jan. 1.

Progress made in Manatee County pipe replacement project Completion is closer for the Manatee County pipe replacement project, according to a Nov. 21 update from Tina Allen, community outreach specialist for the county. in Bradenton Beach, installation of a force main in the northbound lanes of Gulf Drive between Ninth Street North and north of Cortez road and proceeding eastward along the Cortez road bridge embankment is nearing completion. Upon final testing, crews will tie-in at Ninth Street North and at the Cortez road embankment and add sod to the area. paving of Gulf Drive from Cortez road northward to 10th Street North will begin in December. Work will be during daytime hours, requiring traffic control to ensure safety. force main installation and water main tie-ins on Avenue C are complete. Once finalized, crews will tie-in at 23rd Street North. The first lift of paving on Avenue C is completed with paving at the intersections of 23rd, 24th and 25th streets underway as of Nov. 21. final paving of Avenue C will occur following restoration of rights of way, which were to begin before the end of November. restoration of rights of way along Avenue C will include installation of a stormwater infiltration system and driveway restoration, as approved by Bradenton Beach commissioners. — ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

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Manatee County sewer line construction along Avenue C nears completion and city plans are progressing to restore driveways and rights of way disturbed by the project. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

The florida Department of Transportation and Manatee County posted the following notices for the week of Nov. 26: Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach: As part of a pipeline replacement project, crews are working on Gulf Drive between Ninth Street North and Cortez road, then proceeding eastward on the bridge embankment. Gulf Drive paving will begin in December. Avenue C in Bradenton Beach: As part of a pipeline replacement project, right-of-way restoration is beginning this month and involves paving operations on 23rd, 24th and 25th streets. Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach: As part of a pipeline replacement project, Gulf Drive is closed to northbound traffic at 81st Street, with northbound traffic being detoured onto 81st Street to access palm Drive. for more information about the pipeline replacement projects on the island, go online to amipipereplacement.com. for the latest road watch information, go online to www.fl511.com or dial 511.

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Island athlete claims another championship, daughter, too By Kevin p. Cassidy islander reporter island resident Sandy Meneley is at it again! She competed Nov. 11 in the uSA National Triathlon Championship in Miami. Due to minor eye and nose surgeries and the persistent presence of red tide, Meneley was unable to properly train for the iron Man Triathlon. She instead competed in the Half iron Duathlon, which consists of a 6.2-mile run, a 56-mile bike ride and culminates with a 13.1-mile run. Cassidy Meneley placed first in her 70-74 age group to earn a national championship. However, due to the fact that she was the only competitor in her age group, she set a goal of finishing the event in under seven hours and she beat most of the competition over 60 years of age. She finished ahead of 90 percent of the 60-plus participants and had the distinction of being the oldest competitor in the event, which is usually reserved for male competifinish with a time of 6 hours, 39 minutes, counting tors. Meneley ran the first leg in 57 minutes, biked the transition times. Her daughter, Lesley Brainard, 48, of Collierville, second leg in 3 hours, 11 minutes and finished with a 2 hour, 21 minute time over the final 13.1 miles to Tennessee, also competed and won her age division in the Half ironman Triathlon (swim 1.2 miles, bike 56 miles, run 13.1 miles). She also was the overall female winner, adding another national champion to the family. The win qualifies her for the world triathlon championship in pontevedra, Spain. As usual, Meneley’s husband fritz was master encourager, but with wife and daughter competing, he had to pull double duty, trying to catch wife and daughter at critical race points to encourage them and give each of them updates on how the other was doing in their race. Meneley says she will continue competing in local running events over the winter, ranging from 5Ks up to half marathons. Congratulations to the Meneleys from The islander!

Sister Mo Cassidy, left, and Kevin Cassidy, right, sportswriter for The Islander, pose with Kevin’s daughter Gillian and their hometown news while at the Asaranca Waterfall in Ardara, Ireland, the home of Kevin’s father. Their guide and photographer was Kevin’s cousin, John Cassidy.

Key royale golf news Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there was a short week of golf action at Key royale Club in Holmes Beach. The men played their regular, Monday morning modified-Stableford system match Nov. 19. Keith Offenhaver lapped the field with a score of plus-8 to easily outpace second-place finisher Gerry Dahl, who finished with a score of plus-4.

Island resident Sandy Meneley, right, and daughter Lesley Brainard of Collierville, Tennessee, pose on winning their divisions in the USA National Triathlon Championship Nov. 11 in Miami. Islander Photo: Courtesy Fritz Meneley The women took to the course Nov. 20 for a ninehole individual-low-net match in four flights. Margrit Layh earned a slim victory in flight A with an even-par 32, edging Helen pollock and Brenda Solleveld by a stroke. Tootie Wagner’s even-par 32 was good for first place in flight B. Carol Duncan was a stroke back in second and Cathy rice took third with a 4-over-par 36. Jan Turner carded a 1-under-par 31 to grab first place in Flight C. Sue Wheeler finished with a 1-overpar 33 to take second and pam Alvord came in third with a 2-over-par 34. Terry Westby had a chipin on the seventh hole on the way to a 4-under-par 28 and first place in Flight D. Janet razze took second place with a 3-under-par 29 and Susan Vanorsdel took third place with a 1-underpar 31. Sally York’s round was punctuated with a chipin on the sixth hole to round out the day. Horseshoe news Two teams emerged from pool play to battle for the day’s championship during Nov. 21 horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall horseshoe pits. The team of Gene Bobeldyk and Bob Lee rolled into the winner’s circle with a dominating 25-4 victory over Tom farrington and Adin Shank. The Nov. 24 games saw four teams advance to the knockout stage with matching 3-0 records during pool play. The first semifinal saw Hank Huyghe and Bob palmer earn a 22-13 victory over John Crawford and farrington, while Lee and Bob rowley advanced with a 21-0 shutout over Neil Hennessey and rod Bussey, the third shutout for the Lee-rowley team in four matches. Huyghe and palmer won the day’s proceedings with a 21-11 victory over Lee-rowley thanks to seven consecutive ringers by palmer in the championship game. palmer also threw nine consecutive ringers during pool play. play gets underway at 9 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. Warmups begin at 8:45 a.m. followed by random team selection. There is no charge to play and everyone is welcome.

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Tampa Bay gives sanctuary to inshore fish, anglers get action By Capt. Danny Stasny islander reporter fishing north of Anna Maria island proves to be excellent despite the patches of red tide persisting to the south. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s keep our fingers crossed that it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t infiltrate Tampa Bay â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the sanctuary for inshore fish, such as snook, redfish and trout. While fishing Tampa Bay, iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m seeing my clients reel numerous catch-and-release snook to my boat. on some mornings, catches of 30-40 fish are keeping us busy. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what sport fishing is all about. Mixed in Stasny with the snook are catch-and-release redfish, although they are sparse. Moving to deeper grass areas is yielding plenty of spotted seatrout, although most are just under the minimum size limit of 15 inches. fishing structure in Tampa Bay is producing action â&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially on mangrove snapper and gag grouper. Bottom fishing with live shiners is producing the snapper, while using live pinfish is best for attracting the grouper. Capt. Warren Girle is fishing the inshore waters of Tampa Bay to avoid red tide that popped up again to the south. Catch-and-and release snook fishing is going strong for Girle, too. He reports some catches reaching as many as 40 snook in a morning trip. While targeting snook, catch-and-release redfish are mixed in as well, which adds some variety to the bite. Spotted seatrout, bluefish and ladyfish are being caught while fishing deeper grass flats. Mangrove snapper are being caught in the same areas. Lastly, fishing structure in Tampa Bay is yielding gag grouper and mangrove snapper. Capt. Aaron Lowman also is putting clients on good concentrations of catch-and-release snook while fishing the flats of southern Tampa Bay. Mangrove edges, oyster bars and lush turtle grass are a great recipe to find linesiders in numbers and Lowman has them dialed in. free-lining shiners in areas such as these is producing good rallies of 20-30 snook a day. fishing structure â&#x20AC;&#x201D; residential docks, seawalls and oyster bars â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is producing action for Lowmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anglers, especially for catch-and-release redfish and some mangrove snapper for the cooler. On a final note, moving to deeper grass flats is yielding spotted seatrout and ladyfish for Lowmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clients. Capt. David White of Anna Maria Charters is working inshore with good results. free-lining live shiners over shallow grass flats is proving to be good for catch-and-release snook. White reports that on some mornings, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seeing up to 100 snook being reeled to the boat. Southernaire Fishing Charters

Lucas Engel, 14, shows off a nice blackfin tuna and a prize 18.77-pound king mackerel Nov. 10, earning him second place in the youth division in the 25th annual Fall King of the Beach tournament held Nov. 8-10 out of Madeira Beach. Engel fished in the tourney with Capt. Jason Stock of J.M. Snooky Charters. Engel helps mate on some of Stockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charters and he follows a chart set by his father, Allan, who has been a fishing captain locally for 25 years.

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Toys for Tots sets island collection points Because it believes â&#x20AC;&#x153;every child deserves a little Christmas,â&#x20AC;? the u.S. Marine Corps reserves has collected toys at holiday time since 1947. The tradition continues this year for the Marine foundation Toys for Tots, and island businesses have been designated as drop-off locations. Through friday, Dec. 14, people can bring a new unwrapped item to publix Super Market, 3900 e. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach; Anna Maria island Chamber of Commerce, 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach; the Center of Anna Maria island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria; Cupcake Delights, 3324 e. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach, and Waterline Marina resort and Beach Club, 5325 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Cortez Cafe, 12104 Cortez road W., Cortez, also is collecting toys. Cecelia Lewandowski is the Manatee County coordinator for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local campaign. She told The islander Nov. 20 the organization is in the process of placing 285 Toys for Tots collection bins in Manatee County. Lewandowski said older children, ages 12-17, are especially in need of collected items. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a hard time fulfilling that age group,â&#x20AC;? she said. She suggested gifting personal care items, nail kits, watches, duffle bags and wallets. Lewandowski said 30,000 children in the county will receive gifts through Toys for Tots this year. for more information about Toys for Tots or for drop-off locations in the county, call Lewandowski at 941-567-7077 or go to bradenton-fl.toysfortots.org.

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The Anna Maria island Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its annual trolley grants â&#x20AC;&#x201D; excess funds from ads on the trolley that are returned to local nonprofits. Grants are awarded to Anna Maria island and Cortez nonprofits. The deadline for applications is friday, Dec. 14, at 5 p.m. Applications are available at the chamber office, 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, or on line at info@ amichamber.org. The fare-free trolley on the island is a joint venture between the chamber and Manatee County. Advertising on the trolley pays the chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s monetary commitment to the county to fund the transit service. In the first year of the ad campaign, the program proved such a success, excess funds remained and the trolley grant program was born. in the last round of funding, the chamber awarded $54,000 to 14 island organizations. for more information, call the chamber at 941778-1541.

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Privateers hooking up vendors for beach market

The Anna Maria Island Privateers first Thieves Market of the 2019 winter-spring season will be 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. Additional markets will be Saturdays, feb. 9 and March 9. organizers are hooking up vendors with market spaces now for the season. Booth space is $30 and set-up time will be 6 a.m. for more information, call privateer Kim â&#x20AC;&#x153;Syrenâ&#x20AC;? Boyd at 931-639-0986.

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Klauber’s ﬁne dining family

By Sean Murphy Special to The islander Truly great fine dining is dramatically different from “chain restaurant” dining. fine dining starts at a kitchen table. Chain dining begins and ends at a boardroom table. While the best restaurant chefs and owners sit around a kitchen table and talk about the best fish and the best veal stock, the corporate guys talk about cap rates and traffic counts. in restaurant conversations among the greats, the youngsters sit at the table with the grown-ups and get to talk about great food and great service, and then they begin to think about tables and food of their own. on the islands south of Tampa Bay, the kitchen table where all of the best restaurants were born belonged to Doctor “Murf” Klauber, the savior of “The Colony” and the true father of fine dining on the Gulf Coast. “Doc” got his toes stuck in our sands while he was still an orthodontist in Buffalo. on visiting The Colony Beach Club on Longboat Key in the 1960s, Doc had a dream of owning a resort on the Gulf where his family and friends could enjoy the best of life. Great food, an amazing beach, world-class tennis and amenities. The “Colony” was appropriate because Doc’s community of celebrity guests and his innovations were scratched from a barrier island of scrub brush,

Surf shop operates plein air

Anna Rehorn works with West Coast Surf Shop owners Ronee and Jim Brady Nov. 24 on their “yard sale.” The Holmes Beach shop burned in April and the Bradys — between impacts of red tide — are selling surfing supplies and resortwear outdoors until the shop repairs are finished and they reopen. “We hope it happens in December,” said Ronee Brady. Jim Brady noted that eight months after the fire, “the interior drywall is almost done.” Islander Photo: Bonner Joy

palmetto palms and sand spurs. Among the noteworthy offspring of The Colony’s fine dining kitchen were two young chefs: ray Arpke and Harry Christensen. Chef ray and his wife D’arcy took over euphemia Haye and earned a Golden Spoon. Harry and wife Lynn opened Sean Murphy Harry’s Continental Kitchen — for many years now one of the area’s most popular fine dining and catering institutions. Then Doc schooled his children. Katie took over management of the resort and Doc’s sons Michael and Tommy whet their appetites in the Colony dining room before graduating to their own exceptional restaurants. Michael Klauber founded Michael’s on east in Sarasota and Tommy opened The polo Grille at Lakewood ranch and, with his dad, took over pattigeorge’s on Longboat Key. As his own children found success, Doc adopted a couple of street waifs and helped them make dining creations of their own. phil Mancini partnered with Michael at Michael’s on east to develop the most celebrated catering and banquet operation on the Gulf Coast. The second street waif was me. i began to wait tables at The Colony for Doc as an immigrant Canuck who had slipped across the border from the frozen north. My wife Susan and i went on to open the Beach Bistro thirty-four years ago. Doc became my mentor. He taught me to be relentless in the pursuit of excellence, that “best” was the only option and that it took courage, even daring, to stay the best. At the Bistro, we started our own kitchen conversations that fostered a new generation of restaurant kids. fifteen years ago we recruited a young chef from emeril’s in New orleans. Derek Barnes worked with us for a couple of years and then ventured on his own. A handsome young kid named “Adam” started bussing tables at the Beach Bistro about 20 years ago. Adam ellis and wife Mary Anne now own and operate the acclaimed Blue Marlin restaurant in Bradenton Beach.

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Young people who trained at the Bistro are running the “Eat Here” Island Kitchen and the Doctor’s Office clinic for craft cocktails, both in Holmes Beach. Doc Klauber’s restaurant tree is decorated with multiple awards. it is laden with florida Trend Golden Spoons. Michael’s on east boasts a Dirona Award and the Beach Bistro has received the highest ZAGAT food ratings in the nation. Almost every longstanding fine dining restaurant in this area can trace its lineage to Murf Klauber. We sat at his table and learned the food had to be great. Doc passed away last week, Nov. 23, at age 91, on the day after the last remnant of his beloved Colony Beach and Tennis resort was demolished. His kindness, courage and vision will live on in the hearts of all of us who dined at Doc’s table.

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