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A Mason Martin employee works on the roof Oct. 25 on the T-end of the Anna Maria City Pier. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

Engineering-design ‘conﬂict’ threatens pier progress By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Construction of the new Anna Maria City Pier restaurant and bait shop is humming along, but a potential wrench in the works might hold up the progress. Mayor Dan Murphy told city commissioners Oct. 22 there is a conflict between the architectural design and engineering that might delay the pier’s opening date. In light of some setbacks — including an i+iconSOUTHEAST employee in a barge ramming and damaging the pier walkway — the city had hoped to open the pier in late January or early-February 2020, but the conflict could push that date forward. The mayor had planned a meeting last week to “get to the bottom” of the issue,

determine who is responsible and assess the scope of any delay in construction. “Hopefully it will only be a minor issue,” Murphy said before the meeting planned for Oct. 23 was canceled. He said “it wouldn’t be fair” to address the problem without the facts and declined to elaborate. Murphy told The Islander in an Oct. 25 email the meeting was pushed to Thursday, Oct. 31, because a “key player” was not available. Meanwhile, Mason Martin continued construction on the T-end buildings. But the contractor pulled out of the running to bid the interior work on the restaurant, restrooms and bait shop. Murphy told the commission that Mason Martin, owned by Frank Agnelli and Jake

Martin, withdrew its option to bid on the interior work. Mason Martin’s decision came a week after Mario Schoenfelder, the pier tenant since 2000, indicated in an Oct. 16 email to Murphy that he felt he was being forced to use the city’s contractor. Schoenfelder also expressed frustration with Mason Martin because the builder failed

in the municipal election. The last election included state and municipal offices. Holmes Beach voters will cast ballots 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive. The Holmes Beach Canvassing Board, including city clerk Stacey Johnston and planning commissioners Lance Collins and Greg Kerchner, will review provisional ballots Nov. 5 and Nov. 7. Questions regarding the Holmes Beach municipal election can be directed to the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office at 941-741-3823.

By Arthur Brice Islander Reporter

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Bridge Battle

Holmes Beach voters cast ballots nov. 5 round 1: opponents Holmes Beach is the lone In November 2018, of 2,807 registered city on Anna Maria Island voters in Holmes Beach, 2,002 people voted launch challenge with more commission candidates than seats available on the dais. And the electorate will determine Nov. 5 how the seats will be filled. Voters will elect three commissioners from a pool of four candidates — incumbents Rick Hurst, Jim Kihm and Carol Soustek and first-time candidate Terri Schaefer. Additionally, voters Nov. 5 will decide eight proposed amendments to the city charter. As of Oct. 23, the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections reported 2,751 active voters in Holmes Beach.

— Chrisann Silver Esformes

It’s time to fight. A former Manatee County commissioner has initiated a legal challenge to the Florida Department of Transportation’s plan to build a 65-foot-clearance fixed span to replace the Cortez Bridge. Joe McClash, who served on the county board from 1990 to 2012, is joined in his quest for a formal administrative hearing by three organizations and three Cortez residents, including another former county commissioner.

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Bradenton Beach, investors win zoning case By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter

The city of Bradenton Beach and a rental property owner took home a win in court — but their challenger called it a win for developers, not residents. On Oct.16, Twelfth Circuit Judge Charles Sniffin denied Bradenton Beach resident John Metz’s petition that challenged city approvals that allowed the makeover of a residential rental building in the commercial zone at 308 Gulf Drive S. The two-story building, formerly a duplex, is owned by George and Wendy Kokolis, who converted the structure into four residential units. The couple — who own Gulf Drive Cafe at 900 Gulf Drive N. and other properties — bought the duplex out of foreclosure in 2014. It was vacant and dormant for more than two years. Metz began his court battle in 2016, challenging city building permits and work dating back to June 2015 that allowed the residential remodel in a commercial zone. Metz, a former Bradenton Beach Planning and Zoning Board member and a retired California attorney, resides adjacent to the property. He alleged the city did not properly apply its laws, including an ordinance that defines abandoned use as failure to occupy for more than 18 months. Robert Lincoln, attorney for the owners, said Oct. 25, “I think that the law was clear. The city special magistrate got correct interpretation and the court made the right decision.”

Lincoln conceded the argument about the abandonment ordinance was key — and, if the city had adopted Metz’s interpretation, his clients “would have addressed it by having someone living in it.” He called Metz’s position an after-the-fact “gotcha” argument. Metz told The Islander Oct. 25 he was disappointed with Sniffin’s decision but won’t appeal, citing the expense of litigation. “I did my best,” he said, adding that he blames city leaders for failing to protect their residents from over-development. “The city seems to favor over-density places and that’s a mistake. They’re allowing developers to jam in as many units as they can. The city gets more property taxes but it’s certainly not what the residents want,” said Metz. The building permits for the residential remodel first were upheld by special master Lisa Moore in 2017, leading Metz to file for a June 26 court hearing before Sniffin. In the October decision, Sniffin adopted Moore’s reasoning on all issues. The judge ruled competent evidence supported Moore’s rulings that the residential use was not abandoned, the 2015 permit did not improperly expand the building and a historic overlay allowed the residential remodel in a commercial district. Sniffin also concurred with the special master’s rulings that Metz failed to prove the work exceeded the substantial improvement threshold.

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to provide a cost estimate for work on the interior — an expense Schoenfelder agreed to shoulder — before an Oct. 11 deadline for a quote set by the Schimburg Group, the firm hired to coordinate the project. Murphy emailed Schoenfelder Oct. 18 assuring him he could secure other contractors to provide cost estimates, and setting a Dec. 13 deadline for Schoenfelder to submit his final offer for lease payments. Murphy recently proposed two base payment options to Schoenfelder. The first option includes a $21,600 monthly base payment, along with either a 3% annual increase — to begin after the first year — or an annual adjustment based on the consumer price index. The other option includes an $18,900 monthly base payment, subject to the same options for annual increases as the first option. However, this option requires that Schoenfelder pay $250,000 on signing the lease. His lease expires December 2020. Schoenfelder told The Islander in an Oct. 17 phone interview that he won’t make an offer until he receives estimates for the buildout. Schoenfelder, who splits his time between Holmes Beach and Germany, originally signed the city lease in 2000 for 10 years, with two five-year options and a $5,000 monthly lease payment, which was subject to periodic increases of $500. The monthly payments, which escalated to $11,900, were discontinued when the city closed the pier in September 2017. In September, Murphy and Schoenfelder tentatively agreed to a 10-year lease, with two five-year extensions — the same as the current lease. Murphy told commissioners he plans to ask them for authorization to issue an RFP for the interior buildout at a future meeting so the city can move forward in the event they reject Schoenfelder’s final offer.

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Holmes Beach hosts review for charter ballot questions By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter

Call it a primer for the questions on the Nov. 5 Holmes Beach ballot. The city hosted a town hall meeting Oct. 23 led by Ed Upshaw, chair for the now-defunct charter revision commission. A CRC is elected every five years to review the charter for possible changes and disbands when its work is done. Upshaw said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The charter is the document required by the state that defines what the city is.â&#x20AC;? There are three ways to place charter amendments on the ballot â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a vote approved by four of five city commissioners, a petition signed by 10% of voters or through a vote approved by four of five charter review commissioners. The 2019 CRC met for five months and recommended eight amendments. Upshaw said the first question, if affirmed, would consolidate and revise the legal description of the city to include Kingfish Boat Ramp and Grassy Point Preserve â&#x20AC;&#x201D; land annexed by the city but not yet included in the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legal definition in the charter. Amendment 2 would require a supermajority vote of the city commission â&#x20AC;&#x201D; four of five commissioners â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and a referendum in the next general election, approved by a majority of voters, in order for the city to sell, vacate, convey, transfer or abandon real property or rights of way. One town hall attendee asked why a referendum would be required for such a transaction if it was passed by a supermajority vote of the commission. Upshaw said a referendum adds an extra layer of security that the commission is acting in the peoplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; best interest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This makes it much more difficult for things to get out of control,â&#x20AC;? he said. Upshaw said amendment 3 would allow budget transfers up to $100,000 to be approved through a resolution, rather than an ordinance, which requires two

Holmes Beach 2019 Charter Review Commission Chair Ed Upshaw leads a discussion Oct. 23 about proposed amendments to the city charter during a town hall meeting at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

readings and public hearings. He said the resolution process still requires a vote of the commission, but it streamlines the process of transferring budgeted funds from two meetings to one. Amendment 4 would require a vote of the commission to terminate a department head. Currently, the mayor has the power to remove employees without commission concurrence. Upshaw said this change would provide protection for employees. Amendment 5 would change language in the charter to require the city treasurer presents the annual audit. The current charter states the treasurer also prepares the audit, which is not accurate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The preparation of the audit is done indepen- For election information dently,â&#x20AC;? Upshaw said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the whole point of the Information about the candidates and sample balaudit.â&#x20AC;? lots can be found on the SOE website at www.voteAmendment 6 would remove the â&#x20AC;&#x153;building and manatee.com.

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City seeks dismissal, sanctions in owner-ﬁled treehouse case By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter

Holmes Beach and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection are taking aim at the longrunning dispute over a treehouse they say should be over. Motions filed Oct. 14 by the city and the DEP seek to dismiss a lawsuit treehouse owners Lynn Tran and Richard Hazen brought in December 2018 — one of two pending cases brought by the owners where they are representing themselves. In two other cases, Tran and Hazen are represented by Sarasota attorney David Levin of Icard and Merrill. Included in the city’s Oct. 14 motion is a request that the 12th Judicial Circuit Court prohibit the owners from filing further such actions “without prior judicial approval.” The beachfront treehouse — the subject of six years of wrangling — was built in 2011 at Tran and Hazen’s residence, which also houses Angelino’s Sea Lodge, four seasonal rental units at 103 29th St. The four pending treehouse cases center on Tran and Hazen’s failure to obtain state and local permits in light of a city land-development code requiring a 50-foot setback from the state erosion-control line. An erosion-control line separates private from public beachfront property on renourished beaches. “The facts that started this are over eight years old. The litigation must come to an end,” said attorney Randy Mora of Trask Daigneault, the Clearwater law firm assigned to the case by the city’s insurer. Mora’s motion attacks the owners’ second amended complaint alleging 10 legal theories against the city and seven against the DEP. The motion also attacks the request for money damages and the owner’s attempts to halt orders to remove the treehouse and fines. Mora raised a legal doctrine that bars litigation between the same parties following a final judgment on the “same nexus of facts.” He said Judge Janette Dunnigan’s 2014 decision “meticulously analyzed no fewer than 13 different theories the plaintiff’s raised to challenge the code enforcement board’s holding” — and that the finality doctrine extends to “actions that are raised or could have been raised.” In three state court cases and one federal case, the treehouse owners continue to appeal DEP and city decisions that denied the structure an after-the-fact permit, saying the city land-development code conflicts with state law. The city, as well as the DEP, however, say in the court papers that the question has been decided. DEP senior assistant general counsel Lorraine M. Novak filed a motion to dismiss in the owners’ pro se

Holmes Beach increases mayor, commission salaries

Future Holmes Beach mayors and commissioners will be paid a little more for their time. Commissioners voted 3-2 Oct. 22 to approve the second and final reading of an ordinance to increase the mayor and commissioners’ salaries based on cost of living adjustments averaged over the past 10 years from the Social Security Administration. Commissioners Rick Hurst and Kim Rash voted “nay.” The future mayor’s annual salary will increase from $24,000 to $26,080, based on the COLA from 2017-19, and $520 shall be added to the salary for each following year. Each commissioner’s annual salary will increase from $6,000 to $7,560, based on the COLA from 2008-19, and $130 will be added to the salary each year thereafter. The annual adjustment for the mayor and commissioners — about 2% — was determined by a 10-year average of the national COLA. The increase will go into effect after the seated officials are re-elected, or new ones are elected, beginning with the Nov. 5 election. The next city commission meeting will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive, with a work session to follow. — ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

The Gulffront treehouse that is the subject of city enforcement and court cases going back to 2013 stands in an Australian pine on the beach at 103 29th St., Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: Kathy Prucnell

state case Oct. 14. The state regulator initially objected Treehouse hearings set to the treehouse due to its proximity to the dunes and deferred to the city as far as issuance of an after-theStay tuned. fact permit. A treehouse case first filed in 2013 against the The owners are impermissibly “splitting their city of Holmes Beach will be up for hearings at claims” between different cases “and in some cases 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, and 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. attempting to re-litigate issues,” Novak’s motion 15. states. Judge Edward Nicholas set the Nov. 15 court The other pending case Tran and Hazen filed withdate in April but attorneys for the city and treeout an attorney is in the 11th Circuit Court of Appeal. house owners Lynn Tran and Richard Hazen now The couple is appealing their loss in the U.S. Middle disagree on what will be addressed at the hearDistrict of Florida on due process, takings and civil ing. rights claims. Mora filed a motion Oct. 9 asking the judge to They allege due process claims for improper code clarify the matter. enforcement proceedings, takings arguments concernAccording to the motion, Tran-Hazen’s attoring the treehouse removal and civil-rights violations ney David Levin opined that the Nov. 15 date that include excessive fines. should be a hearing on the merits and the legality Jay Daigneault of the Trask firm is handling the of the city ordinance adopting the land-developfederal appeal for the city. He plans to file a response ment regulations. to the Oct. 15 Tran-Hazen initial brief in “a month or Mora said, “As a matter of procedure, we’re so.” not there.” Daigneault agreed with Mora, saying the TranTran told The Islander Oct. 24 she had no Hazen case filings “have to end.” comment on cases Levin is handling. In the two other cases in state court — a cityThe cases will be heard at the Manatee County initiated enforcement action filed in February 2018 and Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave., W., Bradena declaratory judgment lawsuit first filed in 2013 — the ton. owners are represented by Levin. — Kathy Prucnell Jim Dye, a partner of city attorney Patricia Petruff at Dye Harrison, is representing the city on the enforce- prior to the city enforcement case. ment of a 2016 city decision to remove the treehouse Tran said Oct. 24 she hadn’t read the motions to and a daily $50 fine. That fine has grown to more than dismiss and sanctions in the 2018 pro se case, but said $77,750. the federal appeal “is moving forward.” The judge decided in April to hear the 2013 case “It’s been a long arduous process,” she added.

Meetings

West Manatee Fire Rescue None announced. WMFR administration building, 6510 Third Ave. W., Bradenton, wmfr.org.

Anna Maria City Nov. 6, 10 a.m., historic preservation. Nov. 11, 1 p.m., Old Sailors and Soldiers Parade and Flag Ceremony, Pine Avenue. Manatee County Nov. 12, 4 p.m., planning and zoning. Oct. 31, 1:30 p.m., county commission (resale Nov. 14, 6 p.m., city commission. of pets). Nov. 15, 8 a.m., special magistrate. Nov. 7, 9 a.m., county commission (land use). Nov. 27, 5 p.m., Thanks-Living community Nov. 19, 9 a.m., county commission. gathering, City Pier Park. Administration building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 941- Bradenton, 941-748-4501, mymanatee.org. 708-6130, cityofannamaria.com. Of interest Bradenton Beach Nov. 4, 2 p.m., ITPO, Bradenton Beach City None announced. Hall. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., Nov. 5, election. 941-778-1005, cityofbradentonbeach.org. Nov. 11, Veterans Day, most government offices closed. Holmes Beach Nov. 13, 2 p.m., Coalition of Barrier Island Oct. 30, 2 p.m., comp plan selection. Elected Officials, Bradenton Beach City Hall. Nov. 6, 10 a.m., parks and beautification. Nov. 18, 9:30 a.m., Sarasota/Manatee MetroNov. 6, 6 p.m., planning. politan Planning Organization, Holiday Inn Sarasota Nov. 18, 9 a.m., city commission swearing in. Bradenton International Airport, 8009 15th St. E., Nov. 19, 6 p.m., city commission. Sarasota. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Nov. 28, Thanksgiving, most government offices 941-708-5800, holmesbeachﬂ.org. closed that day, as well as Nov. 29.

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Storm, dinghy damage new dock in Bradenton Beach By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Bradenton Beach officials continue to deal with hard knocks on the floating dock at the Historic Bridge Street Pier. Public works director Tom Woodard, in a meeting of the city’s community redevelopment agency Oct. 22, said waves resulting from Tropical Storm Nestor damaged the dock, as did a dinghy left at the dock during the storm. The city recently closed the dock because the gangway — the walkway connecting the pier to the dock — had malfunctioned. Glenn Warburton, from Delta Engineering, is planning the repair to the gangway-dock, but, in the meantime, the floating dock is closed. Woodard said Lynn Horne, managing partner of the Anna Maria Oyster Bar, saw an unnamed man tie

A dinghy that sank and became caught under the ﬂoating dock at the Historic Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach is blamed for some damages. Islander Photo: Courtesy Bradenton Beach

a dinghy to the restaurant-end of the dock before the storm. A strong chop in the bay sank the small boat and it became lodged under the platform. The dinghy was removed, but Woodard observed three damaged rollers — mechanisms that connect the platform to support pilings — were unbolted from the piles midway to the floating dock. Woodard reached out to Hecker project manager Eric Shaffer who visited the dock Oct. 25 with Woodard and CRA Chair/Commissioner Ralph Cole to check the dock for loose connections and needed adjustments, but the contractor couldn’t finish the job. Hecker was to return to the dock Oct. 29 to finish. Woodard wrote in an Oct. 25 email to The Islander that, during Hecker’s visit, they realized that one of the rollers lacks the connection brackets necessary to maintain structural integrity. Woodard contacted a contractor the CRA hired to manufacture a safety ladder for the dock to get a quote for replacing 18 rollers with more stable gear. CRA member and restaurateur Ed Chiles said he wants to keep tabs on the maintenance cost for the dock so the CRA knows if it needs to “make a decision” about the future of the dock. Commissioner Jake Spooner, a CRA member, said the dock was to be capable of withstanding a Category 3 hurricane. So, he asked, did the waves alone damage the pier, or was the dinghy more responsible. Woodard said he couldn’t isolate the cause of the damage. Mayor/CRA member John Chappie asked Woodard to hire Warburton to engineer a repair for the rollers. The mayor added that he wants contact information for anyone who might be responsible for damage to the dock. “We need to let these people know that if you cause damage to this thing, then we’re going to come after you,” Chappie said. “They need to know they need to be responsible.”

The clocktower at the Historic Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach. Islander File Photo: Jack Elka

Time to change the clock

Daylight saving time will end at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, with most of the country falling back an hour. Though some U.S. territories and states do not observe daylight saving time, about 70 countries observe a time change. Public safety officials say it’s a good idea to change batteries in smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors when you change the clocks.

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And so it goes. Twenty-seven years have passed — as they say on one of the oldest (since 1965) soap operas — like sands through the hour glass, so go the days of our lives. So goes The Islander. Like so many memories, it was as if it was yesterday, and also many, many years passed too quickly since this reincarnation of The Islander first launched. It was too many friends, coworkers and contributors ago that the paper launched in November 1992. I couldn’t have done it without Joy Courtney, Paul Roat, Jan Barnes, my daughter, Kendra, June Alder, Bob Ardren, Jim Hanson, Kevin Cassidy, Joe Bird, Lisa Neff, Toni Lyon and Lisa Williams and the many people who have bolstered me along the way. I thank them all … every contributor. Among them are two people who work anonymously and quietly at night: Rob and Jim. They have carried the news to you for all but the very first issue or two. And Kevin Cassidy has covered the community center and sports since the beginning. I sense a big debt to them all, but I can’t fathom how I would repay them for the rewards I’ve enjoyed since launching the newspaper in 1992. It wasn’t, of course, without challenges. But as the newspaper grew in strength and depth, the true reward came from helping islanders conquer their quests — be it on a youth baseball field or a battle with the DOT. I thank you, the reader. We couldn’t have a newspaper without avid readers. And advertisers. Businesses large and small, like Sandy’s Lawn Care, Van Gogh Painting, Mike Norman Realty, Beach Bistro, and many others. All “in” to support the free press since the beginning. Thankfully, readers made it worthwhile for our advertisers. It all meshed. We sought to live up to our slogan — the best news on Anna Maria Island — since it was conceived in the first year by sales rep Dolores Knutson. So here’s to you. All of you. For the stories, the photos, the moral support. The tears and laughter. Here’s to Don Moore, publisher of an earlier Islander in the 1970s-80s, who passed to me his sense Progress is a new bridge Why all the negativity over a bridge? of place and purpose: If it isn’t about Anna Maria I would love not sitting for an hour while some Island, it’s not news for The Islander. boater drifts slowly through the channel. Please, accept my heartfelt thanks for reading. And a new bridge means easier access on and off Now, if you live in Holmes Beach, please, head to the polls Nov. 5. You have important matters to con- the island. If the bridge is going to impact a business, then sider on your ballot. make it right for the business owner or modify exits And so we begin our 28th year. — Bonner Joy for access. Really, trying to stop progress is typical for little places like here. But progress is necessary. Embrace change. OCT. 30, 2019 • Vol. 28, No. 1 So much of everything is about money — and we ▼ Publisher and Editor Bonner Joy, news@islander.org all know that there is a lot of money here. ▼ Editorial If nothing else, at least Cortez gets not only a new Lisa Neff, editor, lisa@islander.org bridge but nicer streets. Why not, right? Sandy Ambrogi, sandy@islander.org Joe Bird, editorial cartoonist Enough said. Arthur Brice, arthur@islander.org This should be enough to open another can of Sarah Brice, sarah@islander.org worms. Kevin Cassidy, kevin@islander.org Michael Dunn, michael@islander.org Michael C. Logan, Longboat Key

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Big bridge no surprise

Surprise, surprise on the Cortez Bridge? I think not. The Florida Department of Transportation decision to construct a fixed, 65-foot-clearance bridge on Cortez Road to serve Anna Maria Island should not be a surprise to anyone, but there seems to be a lot of woe and hand-wringing since the announcement. Sure, the DOT looked at several alternatives, but the final decision-making facts were always in plain sight: • Sarasota’s downtown bridge, built many years ago, is a fixed, 65-foot-clearance bridge. • The scheduled new bridge for Manatee Avenue is a fixed, 65-foot-clearance bridge. Those two high-clearance bridges facilitate unimpeded boat traffic on the busy Intracoastal Waterway and eliminate open-bridge delays for road traffic.

So, the picture is very clear. Why would the DOT select to place a low-clearance drawbridge between those two high-clearance bridges to create a bottleneck for boating traffic and also retain the existing openbridge traffic delays for Cortez Road? They wouldn’t and they didn’t. It’s only common sense to stay consistent with the 65-foot-clearance over the busy Intracoastal Waterway and in keeping with that clearance standard, eliminate open-bridge traffic delays. No surprises here. Joe Curley, Cortez

Bayfest 2.0 thanks

The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce wants to thank our community for the support and understanding as we presented BayFest 2.0—Reimagined. Nestor may have stopped us from having an outstanding street festival but, with the support and can-do attitude of the Center of Anna Maria Island, the city of Anna Maria, CrossPointe Fellowship, the volunteers, chamber staff and the many people who came out to enjoy the music, we still threw a party! Thank you to our great sponsors, the bands who went on with the show and everyone who helped turn a public safety concern into a day of fun and camaraderie. What a great place to live, work and thrive! Terri Kinder, president, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce

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From the archives

Aerial look at erosion An aerial view shows Holmes Beach, Anna Maria Island Sound, a portion of the Anna Maria Island Bridge, Manatee Avenue, Perico Island and erosion on the Gulf of Mexico beach. The photo is dated July 1972. In June 1972, Hurricane Agnes made landfall near Cape San Blas. Islander Photos: Manatee County Public Library System archives

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The description with this archival photo, dated May 1976, says the residence is “Lawton Chiles’ new condominium” in Holmes Beach. Chiles served in 195866 in the Florida House, 1966-70 in the Florida Senate, 19701989 in the U.S. Senate and 199098 as Florida governor.

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Islander archives, Oct. 27, 1999:

• Anna Maria Mayor Chuck Shumard and Bradenton Beach Mayor Connie Drescher rejected a proposal by Holmes Beach Commissioner Don Maloney to discuss consolidation of the three island cities. Shumard and Drescher said it would be a waste of time to even discuss consolidation. • Anna Maria commissioners failed to reach consensus on whether to amend the alcoholic beverage ordinance to allow the Sign of the Mermaid and Ato’s restaurants to sell beer and wine. • Holmes Beach officials learned the police chief had the power to close all bars in the event of an emergency, such as the approach of a hurricane. Chief Jay Romine said he had thought only the sheriff’s office could declare a state of emergency, but city attorney Patricia Petruff said a state law gives the city the authority.

Islander archives, Oct. 28, 2009:

• Manatee County commissioners agreed to move forward with a resolution opposing opening Florida waters to oil and natural gas drilling. State lawmakers planned a workshop to explore expanding drilling opportunities. • Anna Maria’s planning and zoning board met to hold a public hearing on a proposed daycare on Pine Avenue but the applicants failed to attend. • Manatee County commissioners approved a $1.1 million contract to build a marine rescue headquarters at Coquina Bayside in Bradenton Beach. • Organizers of ArtsHOP invited artists to create doors for a public exhibit. The islandwide celebration was planned for mid-November. — Lisa Neff

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Bridge Battle

The Cortez Bridge opens in September for boat traffic on the Intracoastal Waterway with the Seafood Shack restaurant and marina in the distance. Islander Photo: Arthur Brice

By Arthur Brice

BRIDGE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

“This is a signal to the DOT to do the right thing,” McClash said. It is intended to give them “a taste of what’s coming.” “The department is highly confident that we followed all applicable state and federal guidelines related to this PD&E study; however, since this is now a legal matter, we cannot provide comment,” DOT spokesman Brian R. Rick wrote in an Oct. 24 email to The Islander. The DOT declined further comMcClash ment. The DOT announced Oct. 10 it had approved a yearslong project development and environment study and was going ahead with design work for the 65-footclearance fixed bridge. The other two options were to repair the 62-year-old drawbridge or replace it with a 35-foot-clearance drawbridge. The current drawbridge, with a height of about 17 feet, had major repairs done in 1996, 2010 and 2015 and the DOT says it has outlived its lifespan. Opponents of the high bridge say it would forever change the character of the quaint fishing village of Cortez, designated a historic district in 1995. Many residents have been fighting the megabridge since the DOT first revealed a megabridge plan in 1989. “The DOT had a number of bridges they were trying to drop down everyone’s throats in the 1980s and ’90s,” McClash said. McClash and others don’t oppose replacing the bridge, they just don’t want a megabridge. “It will have a major impact to the village of Cortez,” McClash told The Islander Oct. 25. “It will not be able to survive placing this megastructure within the village.” Joe Kane, one of the petitioners in the legal challenge, has lived in Cortez for more than two decades. “The more I researched the proposal, the more monstrous it became,” Kane told The Islander Oct. 25. “It’s a death sentence for Cortez, as well as Bradenton

Beach.”

The bridge, located on Cortez Road, crosses the Intracoastal Waterway from Cortez and the mainland to Anna Maria Island, where it empties onto Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach. Linda Molto, another petitioner, has lived in Cortez 34 years. Molto “It’s the wrong bridge for the wrong place,” she said in an Oct. 24 interview with The Islander. The Anna Maria Island Bridge on Manatee Avenue, a second drawbridge connecting the island to the mainland Von Hahmann built the same year, also is slated to be replaced by a 65-foot-clearance fixed span. Its design schedule is further along than the Cortez Bridge because the DOT approved it first. McClash’s legal challenge contains 25 instances in which he says the DOT acted wrongly. One of those points has to do with the Anna Maria Island Bridge. According to the petition, the DOT decision is contrary to an agreement between Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, Manatee County and DOT that established a compromise for the Anna Maria Island Bridge to be replaced with a high, fixed bridge and the Cortez Bridge to be maintained as a bascule bridge. “The agreement was put in place to avoid a challenge to the bridges,” the petition states. McClash said he, then-Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore and then-Bradenton Beach Mayor Katie Pierola reached that agreement with the DOT while he was serving as a county commissioner. Whitmore, who has been a county commissioner

Bradenton Beach considers golf cart, LSV regulations By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Regulations are on the way for golf carts and lowspeed vehicles in Bradenton Beach. City commissioners reached consensus Oct. 22 to move forward with public hearings for an ordinance to prohibit golf carts and low-speed vehicles from sidewalks, but allow them on all city roads. The city currently has no ordinance to regulate operation of the vehicles. The city would issue a $75 fine for first violations and a $150 fine for subsequent violations. If a violator contests a fine, it would be heard by the city’s special master and fines would increase to $93 for a first offense and $168 for additional violations. City attorney Ricinda Perry said she and Mayor John Chappie first discussed an ordinance to deal with golf carts and low-speed vehicles in 2009. The subject arose again in conjunction with the community redevelopment agency’s plans for a jitney trail.

The CRA’s jitney trail is planned to connect Coquina Beach parking to Bridge Street by using a tram to transport people between locations via a trail alongside Gulf Drive. The ordinance would prohibit people from operating the vehicles — besides city-authorized emergency vehicles — on multi-use paths. However, people would be able to drive their LSVs on the jitney trail, which would be marked for use. Perry, who was tasked with writing the ordinance, said she allowed the vehicles to be used on all city roads to keep it simple. Police Chief Sam Speciale asked Perry to include a requirement that golf carts and low-speed vehicles must be licensed with the state. People are driving on the back roads in golf carts that aren’t licensed, and you can’t go from the north

Deﬁning vehicles

The ordinance Bradenton Beach commissioners are working on will define a low-speed vehicle as any vehicle with a top speed greater than 20 mph but no more than 25 mph, including lowspeed electric vehicles, like a Polaris GEM. Golf carts would be defined as motor vehicles designed for operation on a golf course for recreational purposes and incapable of exceeding 20 mph. — Ryan Paice

Bradenton Beach city commissioners and department heads Oct. 22 discuss code changes regarding the operation of golf carts and low-speed vehicles. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

since 2006, was mayor of Holmes Beach 1998-2006. She is the only county commissioner currently opposed to the 65-foot-clearance bridge for Cortez. “It didn’t surprise me that a Whitmore former commissioner took this action because they were involved when they were commissioners in communicating with the DOT when we discussed plans for the Cortez Bridge in the future,” she said Oct. 25. “The DOT wanted our support for the Manatee Avenue bridge,” she said. “That was kind of like the carrot.” Jane von Hahmann, a 43-year Cortez resident who served on the county commission 2001-08, also is a petitioner in McClash’s legal challenge. Others are the environmental group, ManaSota-88, and two nonprofits, the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage and Cortez Village Historical Society. The Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization is not part of the challenge, which executive director David Hutchinson called “a procedural matter.” “The MPO has no support for any particular design, but we’ve consistently supported expeditious replacement of the bridge,” Hutchinson said Oct. 25. For some Cortez residents, though, it’s not just a legal matter. It’s the quality of their remaining years in the village. And Bradenton Beach, as well as the cities of Anna Maria and Holmes Beach, have adopted resolutions in opposition to the high, fixed bridge on Cortez Road. “It’s a scary horror story,” Kane said. side of the city to the south side without driving on the state road, Special said. In Bradenton Beach, Gulf Drive is State Road 789. “I don’t want any (vehicles on the road) unless they are licensed,” Speciale said. Perry said she would include state requirements in the definition for the vehicles.

Roadwatch

Eyes on the road

The Florida Department of Transportation and Manatee County posted the following for the week of Oct. 28: • Bay Drive South in Bradenton Beach: Manatee County’s AMI Pipeline Replacement project involves work on Bay Drive South continuing north to Bridge Street, shifting to Church Avenue and continuing on Church to Cortez Road. Construction is expected to conclude in December. • Longboat Pass Bridge: Repairs on the Longboat Pass Bridge on Gulf Drive between Bradenton Beach and Longboat Key continue. Overnight work requires decreasing lane sizes, flagging operations and occasional lane closures. For the latest road watch information, go online to fl511.com and swflroads.com or dial 511. To view traffic conditions, go online to smarttrafficinfo.org.

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Bradenton Beach signs interlocal agreement for jitney trail By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

The pieces are coming together for the Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency jitney trail. CRA members voted 5-0 Oct. 22 to direct city attorney Ricinda Perry and city engineer Lynn Burnett to finalize an interlocal agreement with Manatee County allowing the agency to reconfigure a section of Coquina Beach, as well as parking along Gulf Drive at Cortez Beach, to accommodate the trail. The motion also authorizes Burnett and Perry to finalize a white paper proposal for the project, as well as make a public presentation to the county commission if necessary. CRA members David Bell and Commissioner Randy White were absent with excuse. The CRA promotes restoration, growth and tourism for the district — bordered by Cortez Road, Sarasota Bay, Fifth Street South and the Gulf of Mexico — by funding capital improvement projects with incremental tax revenue collected by Manatee County since the area was declared blighted in 1992. The agency includes the mayor, city commissioners and two appointed members — restaurateur Ed Chiles and Bell, a full-time resident of the district. The jitney project would provide alternative transportation and parking for the district by creating a trail alongside Gulf Drive for the jitney from Coquina Beach to Bridge Street. The jitney would shuttle people between the two locations. Brian Rick, communications specialist with the Florida Department of Transportation, District 1, wrote in an Oct. 25 email to The Islander that the jitney trail would be part of a preliminary design and engineering study on Gulf Drive in the DOT’s upcoming five-year work plan, but it has yet to be approved for funding. However, that’s not stopping the CRA from moving forward with the project. “If we wanted to wait and have DOT fund everything, and apply for grant funding to have everything accomplished five or 10 years down the road, and not spend any local dollars advancing the effort then, yeah, it would delay it,” Burnett told The Islander in an Oct. 25 interview. “But the CRA board has already allo-

cated money towards it.” Burnett added that county administrator Cheri Coryea indicated the county would support reworking its concessionaire agreement with the city to help fund the project. The interlocal agreement establishes the CRA could begin work Dec. 1 on the first phase of the project, which would consist of modifying parking at the Coquina Beach and Cortez Beach parks — which are maintained by the county — to accommodate the tram service. Such modifications would include reconfiguring Cortez Beach parking to prevent motorists from backing onto Gulf Drive/State Road 789 and ensuring the jitney trail won’t reduce the volume of parking spaces. Another change involves the installation of the path for the tram, as well as relocation of the existing pedestrian trail. Burnett said county commissioners may vote on the interlocal agreement at their Tuesday, Nov. 19, meeting or Tuesday, Dec. 10. The first phase of the project would be paid for with CRA funds, according to Burnett. The CRA would then work with the DOT-managed Office of Greenways and Trails’ SUN Trail program to subsidize additional complete street improvements. Burnett said she met with DOT officials in September to discuss using rights of way for future phases of the project, and the state officials were “extremely supportive.” “It will be a group effort (to pay for the project),” Burnett said. Perry told CRA members she met with the Bridge Street Merchants group about the project and received plenty of positive feedback, but some members were worried about the county locking Coquina Beach at night after it closes, stranding parked cars. Perry suggested entering into another agreement with the county authorizing the Bradenton Beach Police Department to lock the parks, rather than county workers, so the tram could operate after the park closes. Perry said she wants to finalize and submit all the necessary documents to the county by Oct. 25 so the CRA could begin work on the first phase of the jitney

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trail. “This is a big step for our community,” said Chiles, a longtime advocate of a Coquina-to-Bridge Street shuttle. Chad Minor, Anna Maria’s newly hired city planner, addresses commissioners Oct. 22. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

Anna Maria contracts new city planner By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Anna Maria’s newly hired full-time city planner is set to bring continuity to the position. Mayor Dan Murphy introduced Chad Minor during a city commission meeting Oct. 22 as the municipality’s city planner. Minor, a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners, worked as community development director for Venice, as well as senior planner for Lakewood, Colorado. Minor, who won’t begin work for the city until December, told commissioners his qualifications include 15 years of experience working for municipalities and private engineering firms. His is employed as a land entitlement manager for Beazer Homes in Orlando, but he said the job has separated him from his family in Bradenton. Two others applied for the position. Minor succeeds Robin Meyer in the position. The mayor canceled the city’s contract with Meyer in September, although he remains in the post until Dec. 2, when Minor’s employment will begin. Meyer was contracted to serve the city through Feb. 23, 2022. Murphy did not give a reason for Meyer’s dismissal, but said he wanted a full-time employee for continuity. Meyer is paid a flat rate of $1,800 per week for 36 hours, plus $50 for every hour exceeding 36 hours a week. Murphy did not detail the city’s contract with Minor.

Art and Culture

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Three Island Monkeys, 314 Pine Ave. RJ Wiley, Florida Audubon Photographer of the Year will display his works. Emerson's Studio, 317 Pine Ave. Works of Emerson Quillian

Olive Oil Outpost, 401 Pine Ave. Gourmet Provisions and Old World Taste for Nuovo Cuisine Anna Maria Island Accommodations and Flip Flop Shop, 315 Pine Ave.

Join us for an enjoyable evening of art, culture, food and friendship.

Island happenings

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Lynn and Dale Ann Davenport, visiting Anna Maria Island in October from Westminster, Colorado, show off the cover of daughter Jenny Goebel’s novel, “Out of My Shell,” published by Scholastic Press and written for a young audience. Goebel tells the story of a 12-year-old girl spending her summer on Anna Maria Island, dealing with her parents’ divorce, separation from her father and taking up the cause of protecting sea turtles. The hardcover novel can be found at many bookstores, as well as online from Amazon and other retailers. For more about the author, go online to scholastic.com. Islander Photo: The Center of Anna Maria Island will welcome Lisa Neff kids ages 5-12 years old to its Veterans Day Camp,

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Motorworks Brewing Co. will host “Yappy Hour” Sunday, Nov. 17, to raise money for Bradenton Beachbased Wildlife Inc. Education and Rehabilitation Center. The brewing company event will be 1-4 p.m. and feature a raffle and silent auction. Motorworks is at 1014 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Another fundraiser for the nonprofit will be Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Drift In, 120 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. Beginning at 12:45 p.m., the Drift will present its Rock and Blues Festival. For more information about Wildlife Inc., call the rescue at 941-778-6324.

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Firefighters and the community give it up for the kids. West Manatee Fire Rescue will host an open house 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at Station 1, 407 67th St. W., Bradenton — and is billing it as the “hottest” event of the day. Fun on tap includes bounce houses, a dunk tank — featuring “Dunk the Chief”— a face painter and a glitter tattoo artist, and close-up looks at the district fire engine, ladder truck and fire boat. There will be station tours, and an obstacle course for kids who will be provided with custom gear for the challenge. And there will be music! Holmes Beach code enforcement officer JT Thomas will deejay the event. Pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks will be free. Community sponsors include Domino’s Pizza, providing 100 pizzas; Blake Medical Center, $1,000; Kiwanis Keys & Canes, which will have volunteers on hand to help during the event; and Winn Dixie, providing drinks and cooks. The WMFR open house is free and open to the public. For more information, contact WMFR Fire Marshal Rodney Kwiatkowski at kwiatkr@wmfr. org or 941-201-7904.

The Anna Maria Island Art League will bring its “Art, Play, Love” wellness weekend to downtown Holmes Beach in November. The second annual retreat will be at the Waterline Marina and Resort, 5325 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. The dates are Friday-Sunday, Nov. 15-17. “Enjoy enlightening, educational, artistic and inspiration programs you get to choose,” states the news release from AMIAL. More than a dozen classes will be offered. Instructors include Cindy Phillips, Frannie Hoffman, Sheryl Spikes, Casey Hoffman, Jody Tschida, Gigi Wiegman, Dr. Brian Nell and Lori Heintz. Registration costs $150 and includes classes and light meals. For more information, call Fran Sansbury at 941-778-2099 or email AMIAL at artleagueami@ gmail.com.

which will include participation a parade. The Old Soldiers and Sailors Parade will begin at about 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at Anna Maria City Hall and continue on Pine Avenue to City Pier Park. The city is coordinating the parade. The community center’s camp also will include craftmaking. The cost to attend camp is $45 for center members, $55 for nonmembers and $25 for Beyond the Classroom students. Registration is required by Thursday, Nov. 7. Camp hours will be 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. The center is at 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. For more information, call the center at 941-7781908. For people interested in participating in the parade, an application is online at cityofannamaria.com.

‘Mango Tango’ tribute Artist Susanna Spann’s watercolor “Mango Tango” is on exhibit in a show in La Brea, California. On Facebook, the Cortez resident posted a poem celebrating the fruit: “In my yard grows a mango tree. Which I painted so pleasantly. Sliced and diced adding ice cream and rum. Planted the seed for a new tree to come.” Islander Photo: Via Facebook

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Island happenings

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During the Art and Culture Stroll in the City — set for 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 — the Anna Maria Island Historical Society will host Pam Fortenberry, the local artist who painted wildﬂowers on the wall at the front of the museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. AMIHS also will host Barbara Truemper-Green, who works in pastels. Islander Photo: Via Facebook

Anna Maria to host Art and Culture Stroll in the City The Anna Maria Island Historical Society and Anna Maria businesses will present the Art and Culture Stroll in the City. The event will be 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, on Pine Avenue and Gulf Drive. An announcement from the historical society said local artists will exhibit work and light bites and beverages will be served at various venues.

Participants include AMIHS, 402 Pine Ave.; Three Island Monkeys, 314 Pine Ave.; Emerson’s Studio Store, 317 Pine Ave.; Olive Oil Outpost, 401 Pine Ave.; A Beachy Place; 9908 Gulf Drive; and Anna Maria Island Accommodations/the Flip Flop Shop, 315 Pine Ave. For more information, call the historical society museum at 941-778-0492.

Sandblast set for Nov. 2

Yesterday and today Mary Bell’s painting “Bygone Days” is one of the pieces in “Historic Anna Maria,” the Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island gallery exhibit in November. AGAMI will hold a reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, to showcase the exhibit and launch its 30th anniversary year. The gallery is at 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. For more information, call the Artists’ Guild at 941-778-6694. Islander Courtesy Photo

Watercolorist exhibits at IGW Art by Judy Saltzman will be exhibited throughout November at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Saltzman titled her display “What’s Cookin.’” She celebrates how cooking and dining bring people together in her watercolors. Saltzman is a member of the National Watercolor Society and the American Society of Marine Artist. A public reception for the artist will be 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8. For more information, call the gallery at 941778-6648. Islander Courtesy Photo

The Sandblast sandsculpting contest will be 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. An awards program will be at 2 p.m., following judging at 1 p.m. Keep Manatee Beautiful, the nonprofit group that coordinates the contest, is seeking teams to compete in different age levels. Teams of 15 competitors will build either free form or wildlife sculptures. The event coincides with America Recycles Day. For more information, call KMB at 941-7958272.

Box ofﬁce opens for Island Players production

The box office opened Monday, Oct. 29, for tickets to the Island Players’ second production of the 71st season — “Relatively Speaking,” written by Alan Ayckbourn. The comedy, directed by Heiko Knipfelberg, will open Thursday, Nov. 7, and continue through Sunday, Nov, 17. The cast includes Jeffrey Steiger, Kristin Mazzitelli, Mark Shoemaker and Sylvia Marnie. Performances will be 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the theater, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. The theater is dark Mondays. Tickets are $23 each. The box office will be open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays through the run, as well as an hour before performances. For more information, call the box office at 941 778-5755 or go to www.theislandplayers.org.

Kiwanis to host tourism boss

The Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island will meet Saturday, Nov. 2, for breakfast and a program. Elliott Falcione, executive director of the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, will address the club, which meets at 8:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe at the Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. For more information, call Sandy Haas-Martens at 941-778-1383.

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The Islander Calendar

For the week Oct. 30-Nov. 6 Compiled by Lisa Neff, calendar@islander.org

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT On Anna Maria Island

Wednesday, Oct. 30 1 p.m. — “The National Popular Vote and the Electoral College” lecture, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive. Information: 941-7786341. Saturday, Nov. 2 12:45 p.m. — Drift In Rock and Blues Festival to benefit Wildlife Inc., 120 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-7789088. 4 p.m.— Art and Culture Stroll open houses, Pine Avenue and Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0492. ONGOING ON AMI Throughout November, “Historic Anna Maria” display, Artists’ Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941778-6694. Throughout November, “What’s Cookin’” exhibit, Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-7786648. Second Fridays, downtown Holmes Beach art walk, various venues. Information: 941-778-6694, 941-778-6648. LOOKING AHEAD ON AMI Nov. 7-17, Island Players’ “Relatively Speaking,” Anna Maria. Nov. 8, Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island 30th Anniversary Celebration, Holmes Beach. Nov. 8, Island Gallery West reception, Holmes Beach. Nov. 9, Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra’s Symphony on the Sand concert, Bradenton Beach. Nov. 10, Island Players’ audition, “Ripcord,” Anna Maria. OFF ANNA MARIA ISLAND Friday, Nov. 1 6 p.m. — Festival of Skeletons, Village of the Arts, around 12th Street West and 12th Avenue West, Bradenton. Information: villageofthearts@gmail.com. Saturday, Nov. 2 Noon — Festival of Skeletons, Village of the Arts, around 12th Street West and 12th Avenue West, Bradenton. Information: villageofthearts@gmail.com. Tuesday, Nov. 5 7 p.m. — Ode to the Overture concert, Manatee Community Concert Band, Trinity Lutheran Church, 2200 26th St., W., Bradenton. Information: 941-363-1237.

‘Wild’ art at Art Center Manatee

Find Festival of Skeletons in the village

Larry Felder’s “More or Less” is exhibited in “Go Wild,” at the Art Center Manatee through Nov. 8. The center is at 209 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Islander Courtesy Photo

The detail of a mural, “Festival of the Skeletons,” in Bradenton’s the Village of the Arts celebrates the annual festival in village, set for Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1-2. Islander File Photo: Courtesy VOTA

Thursday, Oct. 31 3:30-4 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Trail of Treats costume contest, 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1541. 4-7 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Trail of Treats, island business districts. Information: 941-778-1541. Friday, Nov. 1 10 a.m. — Forty Carrots, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. Saturday, Nov. 2 9 a.m. — The Sandblast sandsculpting contest and America Recycles Day, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-795-8272. Tuesday, Nov. 5 10 a.m. — Preschool storytime, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. Wednesday, Nov. 6 6 p.m. — Bad Art Night for teens and tweens, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-7781383. Tuesday, Nov. 5 2 p.m. — Author talk with Joan Dickinson, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. Wednesday, Nov. 6 1 p.m. — Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941778-6341.

Looking Ahead on AMI

Nov. 30, Bridge Street tree lighting, Bradenton Beach. Dec. 6, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce tree lighting, Holmes Beach. Ongoing OFF ANNA MARIA ISLAND Dec. 6, Holmes Beach holiday celebration and art walk, Holmes Beach. Through Nov. 8, “Go Wild” exhibit, Art Center Manatee, 209 Dec. 7, Center of Anna Maria Island Lester Family Fun Day, Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-2862. Anna Maria. Through Dec. 6, “Jack Davis: Drawing American Pop Culture,” Ringling College of Art and Design, 2363 Old Bradenton Road, SaraOFF AMI sota. Information: 941-359-7563. Through Dec. 31, “Always Ready” U.S. Coast Guard exhibit, Saturday, Nov. 2 11 a.m.-2 p.m. — West Manatee Fire Rescue open house, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: Station 2, 407 67th St. W., Information: 941-201-7904. 941-708-6120. Second Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m., Lunch and Learn program, ONGOING OFF AMI the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., BraFourth Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Stelliferous Star Talk, the Bishop denton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131. Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee Thursdays, 5-8 p.m., Art After 5, John and Mable Ringling applies. Information: 941-746-4131. Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. Fee applies. Second Saturdays, 4 p.m., IQuest for middle schoolers, the Information: 941-359-5700. Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Second and fourth Saturdays, 1-4 p.m., Music on the Porch, Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131. Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: Second and fourth Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. KidSpace, the Bishop 941-708-6120. Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee Looking Ahead off AMI applies. Information: 941-746-4131. Nov. 9, eighth annual Cortez Stone Crab and Music Festival, Cortez. Nov. 9, St. Armands Art Festival, Sarasota. Nov. 9, Manatee Community Concert Band concert, Bradenton. Dec. 5, Holiday Splendor at the Ringling, Sarasota. Dec. 6-8, Bradenton Blues Fest, Bradenton. Dec. 14-Jan. 4, Selby Gardens’ Lights in Bloom, Sarasota.

Wednesdays Nov. 6, Nov. 13, Nov. 20, Einstein’s Circle on Anna Maria Island, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908. First Wednesdays, 10 a.m., “Ask A Master Gardener” in collaboration with the Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Service, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. Thursdays, 9-11 a.m., veterans services assistance, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-7786341. Second Fridays, 6 p.m., AMI Resident Community Connections, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908. Tuesdays through May 12, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Anna Maria Farmers’ Market, City Pier Park, Pine Avenue and North Bay Boulevard, Anna Maria. Information: 941-708-6130. Tuesdays, noon, Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941718-0291. Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m., Tech Help, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. LOOKING AHEAD ON AMI Nov. 11, Anna Maria Old Soldiers and Old Sailors Parade and social, Anna Maria. Nov. 15-17, Anna Maria Island Art League Wellness Weekend, Holmes Beach. Nov. 16, Center of Anna Maria Island’s Ocean of Hope with Philippe Cousteau Jr., Anna Maria. Nov. 23, Anna Maria Island Garden Club plant sale, Anna Maria. Nov. 27, Thanks-Living community celebration and benefit, Anna Maria.

LOOKING AHEAD OFF AMI

Nov. 16-17, Canine Christmas, Bradenton. Dec. 14, Manatee River Holiday Boat Parade, Bradenton.

Nov. 17, Yappy Hour to benefit Wildlife Inc., Bradenton.

CLUBS & COMMUNITY ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND

Thursday, Oct. 31 10 a.m. — Seaside Quilters, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. Saturday, Nov. 2 Wednesday, Oct. 30 8:30 a.m. — Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island meeting and 4 p.m. — Harry Potter Trivia, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, program with Elliott Falcione of the Bradenton Area Convention and Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. Visitors Bureau, Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, Manatee Public

KIDS & FAMILY

ONGOING ON AMI

GAMES, SPORTS & OUTDOORS ONGOING ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m., horseshoes pitched, Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-7086130. Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m. pickleball, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-1908. Thursdays, Saturdays and Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Legends Tennis, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave.,

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Following the Halloween Trail of Treats

The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce and island businesses continue a Halloween tradition with the Trail of Treats and costume contest. The celebrating begins at 3:30 p.m. Oct, 31 with the costume judging at the chamber offices, 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Then kids will go trick-ortreating at businesses on the chamber map, ie the trail of treats. For more, call the chamber at 941778-1541.

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Roser, Gloria Dei to host trunk-or-treat Oct. 31

Costumed trick-or-treaters ﬂow across Marina Drive Oct. 31 during a past Trail of Treats, presented by the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce and area businesses. The Anna Maria Island Privateers helped with safe crossings. Islander File Photo: Lisa Neff

Anna Maria. Fee applies. information: 941-778-1908. information: 941-778-6341. Most Fridays, 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. (call for times) mahjong lOOKinG AHEAd OFF AMi games, island library, 5701 Marina drive, Holmes Beach. informadec. 1, longboat Key Triathlon, longboat Key. tion: 941-778-6341. saturdays, 7:30 a.m., still i run running club, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf drive, Holmes Beach. information: mcfacheris@ Get listed in gmail.com. the calendar saturdays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., pickleball, Center of Anna Maria Send listings for the island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies. information: calendar to calen941-778-1908. dar@islander.org. Mondays, noon, AMi Bridge, roser Memorial Community The deadline for listChurch, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. information: 941-778-0414. ings is the Wednesday Mondays, AMi dragon Boat Fun and Fitness Club, time before the publication depends on tides, 417 63rd st., Holmes Beach. information: 941date. Please include 462-2626. the date, time, locaMondays-saturdays, 7:30-10:30 a.m., round robin Tennis, tion and description Center of Anna Maria island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee of the event, as well applies. information: 941-778-1908. as a phone number for Most Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m., mahjong games and instruction publication. for beginners, island library, 5701 Marina drive, Holmes Beach.

Islander pens children’s book about special dog By Brook Morrison Islander Reporter

Some dogs know best. Trooper Earl is such a dog. Trooper was born with an impaired paw and Nina Monte was so inspired by the dog’s resilience and good nature that she decided to write a children’s book, “Trooper Earl on Patrol.” Her story follows the adventures that occur when Trooper’s owners go on vacation and leave the dog behind to protect the house and family chickens, Harriett, Henrietta and Heloise. When two raccoons, Roxie and Ricky, enter the story, the tale twists in a new direction and Trooper reacts with compassion and urgency. “The story is truly about my son Sam’s dog, and I have become attached to him when I visit,” said Monte. She said Trooper was born with special needs but the dog does not let that stop him in real life or in her book. In real life, Trooper is a corgi and beagle mix. In the book, Trooper wears a highway patrol hat and “the story shows that Trooper is caring and kind and teaches this lesson to children,” Monte wrote in an email to the Islander. The book is dedicated to children with special needs and first responders. Monte began her pursuit of writing

Holmes Beach resident Nina Monte holds her children’s book, “Trooper Earl on Patrol,” while seated Oct. 23 at her home in Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: Brook Morrison

with short stories for her children about her childhood in Tampa. After taking a writing course and watching Trooper Earl patrol her son’s property, she felt inspired to write about the special dog and to encourage children. “Trooper Earl on Patrol,” published by Peppertree Press, is available on Amazon. Monte will sign copies of the book at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, during the Holiday Arts and Crafts festival, Saturday, Nov. 2.

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Roser Memorial Community Church and Gloria Dei Lutheran Church will celebrate Halloween with Trunk or Treat. Roser, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, and Gloria Dei, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, invite adults to load the backs of their vehicles with candy to pass out to costumed kids. Roser’s event will be 4:45-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. Gloria Dei’s will be 5:30-7 p.m. Both coincide with the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce’s Trail of Treats at various island businesses. For more information, call Roser at 941-7780414 and Gloria Dei at 941-778-1813.

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Holmes Beach holds workshop on vacation rental program By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter

The city of Holmes Beach held a workshop Oct. 23 to review recent changes to its vacation rental certificate program. Residents and representatives of vacation rentals filled most of the seats in the Patricia A. Geyer Commission Chamber at city hall. Representatives from Waste Pro, West Manatee Fire Rescue, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the city spoke about rental requirements. Police Chief Bill Tokajer said the biggest change to the policy is some code violations, including advertising without a valid rental certificate or with misleading information, could incur immediate fines. He also explained why the fee for short-term rentals recently increased 263%, from $150 to $545. Several people questioned the increase. The chief said when the program started in 2016, the city estimated the amount that it should charge for the program, but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet know the costs. State law mandates the program cannot lose money or generate revenue, so the new fee reflects the amount needed to operate the program, Tokajer said. Code compliance supervisor JT Thomas said the new fee was approved by the city commission and not a topic of discussion at the workshop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But what we can discuss are best practices and policies for making the program work well for all of us,â&#x20AC;? he said. Waste Pro representative Bob ten Haaf addressed waste management at rentals. He said Waste Pro is placing stickers on recycling bins that provide information on what can and cannot be recycled. Resident Renee Ferguson asked if rental units must have extra cans.

Waste Pro representatives Adam Sherrard, left, and Bob ten Haaf listen Oct. 23, as Holmes Beach code compliance supervisor JT Thomas speaks about the vacation rental program during a workshop at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive. Islander Photos: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

Tokajer said the city ordinance requires one can per two bedrooms at rentals. Ten Haaf encouraged calling Waste Pro at 941355-9600 to address issues as they arise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The quicker we can address the problem, the better it will be for everyone,â&#x20AC;? he said. WMFR Marshall Rodney Kwiatkowski addressed fire safety equipment in vacation rentals, including smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. WMFR annually inspects vacation rentals to ensure working smoke alarms in sleeping quarters and on every floor, and that rentals are outfitted with the correct size extinguishers. Initial inspections are performed at no cost. Fire safety questions can be directed to WMFR at 941-761-1555. Building official Neal Schwartz, hired by the city five months ago, said people planning vacation rental remodeling projects can contact him with questions. He said it is important that vacation rentals, with

a rapid turnover rate, are well-maintained to safety standards. Schwartz can be reached at bofficial@holmesbeachfl.org Code officer Robin Evangalisto, who formerly was a dispatcher in the police department, said she conducts inspections at rentals, as well as handles animal or environmental calls to determine if a situation requires involving the state. Code officer Nate Brown, who investigates online advertising for rentals, said the city works with Host Compliance, a company that monitors online rental listings to ensure they comply with city regulations. When Brown is alerted to a potential violation, he investigates the advertising and contacts the owner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to be fair and consistent with what we do as part of our program,â&#x20AC;? Brown said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just one of the tools we use to maintain order for the vacation rental program.â&#x20AC;? For more information on the VRC, contact the code compliance department at 941-708-5800, ext. 247. 71st Season

People fill the Patricia A. Geyer Commission Chamber at Holmes Beach City Hall Oct. 23 for a workshop on the vacation rental program.

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This flute is magic for musician, community concert band By Sandy Ambrogi Islander Reporter

Evelyn Bergmark’s brother taught her to play the accordion 68 years ago, when she was 6 years old. But at age 11, she abandoned the bellows-driven instrument in favor of a flute — all because she wanted to play in a high school band that didn’t need accordion players. Decades later, Bergmark still plays the flute. And, she says, enjoys it more than ever. She and husband Tarry reside in Holmes Beach in the house they bought in 1999 and, after retiring in 2004, moved from a Chicago suburb to the island as full-time residents. Bergmark joined the Manatee Community Concert Band five years ago, happy to have time to practice and play the instrument she learned so long ago. “I came from a very musical family,” Bergmark tells The Islander. “My older brother was a very accomplished musician.” Bergmark took her lessons to heart and played the flute into her 20s. Then life took over with its demands on time. “I laid it aside and quit,” she says. “I didn’t start up again until I retired.” Bergmark says she thoroughly enjoys playing with the MCCB. She estimates 35-70 musicians play with the band — not all members are full-time residents of the area and not all play at the same time. “That’s one thing I really like about this group. We take anyone who enjoys playing. Players of all levels are welcome to participate,” she says. “I would encourage them to do so.” People from all walks of life practice and play with the MCCB, according to Bergmark. “We have physicians, musicians, teachers and all manners of people who love to get together and just

Evelyn Bergmark performs with the Manatee Community Concert Band at the Beach House Restaurant in Bradenton Beach in 2018. Islander Photo: Courtesy Tarry Bergmark

what a band is and seeing all the people out in the audience enjoying what we do,” she says. The band is celebrating its 125th year in Manatee County, as well as the 50th anniversary of the current incarnation of the MCCB. The band was at one time affiliated with the school system, but broke away in 1994 to become an independent nonprofit. The band performs four free concerts per season at the Neel Performing Arts Center at State College of Florida in Bradenton. The first concert there will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. Several other community outreach concerts also are presented yearly, including a free concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2200 26th St., W., Bradenton.

enjoy music,” she says. The variety of music the band performs also entices the flautist to keep going back. Some of the music is For more information older, like songs she learned to play so many years ago, For more information about the band, contact and other music newer. Nancy Niemi at 740-815-5415 or nancyniemi@icloud. “I just love being a part of the bigger picture of com.

To market, to market Anna Maria resident Mary Seine pedals her three-wheeled bike to examine the fresh tomatoes and other produce and chat with vendor Yvette Nunez of Milagro Produce at the Anna Maria Farmers Market. The markets are held on Tuesdays through the fall-winter season at City Pier Park. Islander Photo: Sarah Brice

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A time gone by: Islanders recall Hallowed Eves By Sandy Ambrogi Islander Reporter

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A Polaroid of siblings Billy and Dusty Allen, dressed in costumes fashioned by mother Sharon Allen in the 1980s. Islander Courtesy Photo: Sharon Allen

A long ago abandoned mansion surrounded by banyan trees in Anna Maria was thought to be a haunted house by Brandy Daley and friends. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

in Holmes Beach not once, but twice. “First time with David ‘Bodie’ Valdez was by boat,” Lease wrote. “Bodie was wearing the ape mask, me as the Creature from the Black Lagoon. Had to swim for the boat,” he said. “Second time with Skipper Donaldson. Skipper as the ape man and me as the Ayatollah Khomeini. Harold Hoffman drove the getaway car,” Lease recalled. Sharon Allen raised three children on the island and still lives in the same house near 77th Street and Palm Drive in Holmes Beach. “I always made all the costumes. That’s just what we did,” she recalled of the 1980s and ’90s. For Halloween, Allen remembers a “moveable feast” in the neighborhood, as families went from house to house visiting and trick-or-treating. “The kids were getting as much candy as they could and we had pizzas at one house, sandwiches at the next and adult beverages. There were literally hundreds of kids that came to the doors on the island in those days,” Allen said. Allen recalls a neighborhood without boundaries: “No one worried about their children. Everybody knew everybody. It was safe. Kids would hear about a haunted yard or house somewhere and we would pile them in the back of a pickup and go.” “I miss that sense of safety now,” she said. “Thank God I never worried when the kids were young.” Tiffany Foster Sanson recalled on Facebook that an older couple gave away money instead of candy on Halloween. “In the ’80s, near Magnolia Avenue and Spring Avenue, they would put tons of bills in a brown paper bag every year. Most were $1, some were $5s, but the jackpot was the few $20 bills they put in there. We could reach in and pick one bill,” she wrote. Kevin Cassidy, The Islander’s sports reporter, shared memories of a home on North Shore Drive in Anna Maria. “It was the best as far as I’m concerned,” he wrote on Facebook about the Eagan family’s Halloween. “Always supremely decorated, great candy and soft drinks were always provided. You got thirsty out Satisfaction Guaranteed!

there trick-or-treating and that was before bottled water.” One of the three Egan daughters, Shawn, chimed in with the memory of her sister and a pet skunk she paraded around with on Halloween. She also recalled that her mother dressed as a witch to greet the kids. And, of course, some of the old beach houses on the island made for spooky Halloween memories. The Romaine house in Bradenton Beach had a history of hauntings, recalled by kids and parents who dared to venture near. “I will never forget Romaine’s,” Kathy Gray posted. She recanted tales of “a ghost or spirit living there from a dead sea captain.” Bonner Joy, Islander publisher, recalls a long ago trick-or-treat evening with her youngsters, Kendra and Damon, in Bradenton Beach. “I waited below as the kids trekked up the stairs to knock on Romaine’s door, and the husband answered,” she said. “He asked them, ‘Do you hear all those dogs barking?’ “They nodded “yes,” and looked past the door. “‘Well, we don’t have any dogs!’ he roared, and the kids fled, nearly tumbling down the stairs in fear.” And Brandy Daley recalled a crumbling mansion in Anna Maria that was surrounded by banyan trees. “It was just the spookiest,” Daley said. “We always were scared to go there.” Today, Sharon Allen says few children ring her doorbell on Halloween. “It’s all different here, now. Not families like back then,” she lamented. “There are just not many kids here anymore.” Today, children gather for a costume contest at the AMI chamber and a trail of treats sponsored by nearby businesses. And Anna Maria Elementary still celebrates Fall Fest, complete with a parade, costumed kids and games, not unlike those of decades past.

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The Islander’s anniversary trivia quiz The Islander marks an anniversary — this issue, Vol. 28, No. 1, begins a new year. And we’re marking the anniversary with a quiz about the earliest days of the newspaper launched in November 1992. What was going on in November 1992? Democrat Bill Clinton defeated Republican George H.W. Bush in a race for the White House. A guy named Howard Stern began a radio show. Monica Seles defeated Martina Navratilova in the WTA Tour Championship. Moviegoers went to the theater to see “Malcolm X,” “Aladdin” and “Bram Stroker’s Dracula.” Whitney Houston released the single “I Will Always Love You,” written years

earlier by Dolly Parton. “The Contest,” a controversial — but Emmy-winning — episode of “Seinfeld” aired on NBC. And Anne Rice’s novel “The Tale of the Body Thief” was a New York Times Bestseller. None of the above was covered in The Islander because the newspaper always has been dedicated to and focused on Anna Maria Island. The paper’s slogan then was “The Free Voice of Anna Maria Island” but it could have been, “What happens on Anna Maria Island gets reported in The Islander.” Test your memory or research skills — or make your best guesses — in our anniversary quiz about the first issue of The Islander, which can be perused at islander.org. — Lisa Neff

1. True or False? The publisher of The Islander is Joy Bonner.

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2. Fill in the blank: A front page story in the first issue of The Islander was headlined “Armed gunman robs _____” A. Holmes Beach Police Department. B. Bank of America. C. Church of Annunciation.

This photograph appeared in one of the earliest issues of 1992’s reincarnated Islander newspaper. Name the kids — or as many as you can.

3. True or False? In November 1992, the newspaper’s name, Islander, included “Bystander.” 4. In November 1992, an ad in the first Islander said the all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast served at Cafe on the Beach cost: A. $1.99. B. $3. C. $4.25.

5. The first issue’s Streetlife — the island police blotter — contained a “Strange but true” 8. At the startup, The Islander distributed 8,500 A. $1.29. report on a man who complained to police B. 99 cents. copies weekly because: about a truck ride to the island. What did the C. 79 cents. A. There were 8,500 homestead residences driver make the rider do? on Anna Maria Island. A. Ride in the middle of the seat, so he B. The printing press couldn’t run less than 10. Fill in the blanks: The No. 1 song on the Billcouldn’t be by a window. board Hot 100 singles in November 1992 was 8,500 copies. B. Ride in a vehicle with an intoxicated ____ by _____. C. 8,500 households subscribed to the newsdriver. paper. C. Ride in the truck bed with the driver’s dog. 9. With an Islander coupon, a customer at Zip’s For answers to the quiz, Deli and Food Mart could buy a dozen eggs 6. True or False? The first issue of The Islander turn to page 27 for: contained a report about a rowdy Holmes Beach City Council meeting on a proposed fixed-span, 65-foot bridge to the island.

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HBPD expands house checks — for a fee By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter

The Holmes Beach Police Department provides peace of mind for folks leaving town. For a monthly fee of $10, an officer will conduct weekly checks on an unoccupied home — whether for one week or several months. Previously, the program cost $10 total, no matter the length of time the HBPD conducted the checks. Police Chief Bill Tokajer said the program has become so popular, the city decided to raise the cost to accommodate the time consumed by officers who conduct the checks. “This started years ago with a few houses that were checked weekly,” the chief told The Islander. “Now it has morphed into a bigger program, with about 80 homes being checked each week during the summer.” If a house check is requested, an officer will go to the residence and discuss with the occupants whether there are valuables to safeguard, and whether anyone will stay at the house or use the boat or boat dock. An on-duty officer then will visit the house once or twice a week to ensure windows and doors are locked, nothing looks out of place and no unauthorized entry occurred. When the inhabitants return, the police department is notified and the service ends. Sgt. Brian Copeman said Oct. 16 the program increases HBPD visibility in residential areas. “Yeah, we’re checking this one house, but now I’m hanging out on this street for 10-15 minutes,” he said, adding that unlike routine patrols, he leaves his

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Sgt. Brian Copeman checks the front door on a home monitored under HBPD’s house-watch program. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

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Pretrial agreement inked in Anna Maria coin theft An Anna Maria woman is due $5,971 from a former tenant who allegedly stole and pawned gold coins from the victim’s home. Amanda Miller entered a pretrial agreement Sept. 26 with the 12th Circuit State Attorney that requires 18 months of good behavior and the $5,971 payment to her onetime Anna Maria landlord, Laurie Higgins, within 30 days. Higgins told The Islander the court received Miller’s payment and she expected it soon. “It was better than nothing,” Higgins said Oct. 22, even though it was “only a small portion of what she took.”

Miller was arrested in July on warrants for two counts of dealing in stolen property after she pawned five American Gold Eagle coins — one for $1,096 and four for $4,875 — in December. Higgins was a coin collector and former coin dealer who rented Miller an apartment in her home in the 300 block of Magnolia Avenue in Anna Maria. If Miller completes the pretrial diversion agreement — including $330 in court costs, monthly reports to a probation officer and no contact with Higgins or her family — the state will dismiss the charges. Higgins said Miller now lives in Texas, and “hopes she stays there.”

Man gets probation for battery, fleeing MCSO A man who fled from a Manatee County sheriff’s deputy in Holmes Beach after striking his girlfriend was sentenced to a year of probation. Michael A. Lawless pleaded no contest Oct. 10 to domestic battery, fleeing and eluding law enforcement, reckless driving and driving without a valid license in March on Marina Drive. The charges stem from witness reports to MCSO about a driver hitting a female passenger in a green

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Honda Civic. A deputy attempted to stop Lawless in the 6000 block of Marina Drive, but he sped away. Seven blocks south, he was apprehended and arrested. Judge Peter Dubensky found Lawless guilty on all counts and sentenced him to 12 months probation, as well as a drug evaluation and treatment, as needed, and credit for time served. The judge also suspended Lawless’ license for a year and assessed $1,278 in court costs and fines.

Anna Maria to observe Veterans Day with a parade Manatee High School cheerleaders and marching band take part Nov. 11, 2018, in the Anna Maria Old Soldiers and Sailors Parade. This year’s parade also will be on Veterans Day, beginning at Anna Maria City Hall at 1 p.m. and continuing to City Pier Park. Islander File Photo: Jack Elka

Anna Maria No reports. Anna Maria is policed by MCSO. Bradenton Beach Sept. 1-Oct. 17, 200 Bridge St. anchorage, derelict vessel. Bradenton Beach police cited a Sarasota man for abandoning a 24-foot sailboat with a damaged mast, inoperable outboard motor and missing rudder. Sept. 30-Oct. 17, 200 Bridge St. anchorage, derelict vessel. BBPD tagged an abandoned 33-foot sailboat with no mast, sails or engine. Sept. 17-Oct. 17, 200 Bridge St. anchorage, derelict vessel. A 33-foot 1982 sailboat without a steering mechanism was ticketed as an unseaworthy vessel. Bradenton Beach is policed by the BBPD. Cortez No reports. Cortez is policed by MCSO. Holmes Beach Oct. 12, 5600 block of Guava Street, domestic. A 25-year-old man was arrested after grabbing his girlfriend by the throat, making it difficult for her to breathe, and attempting to prevent her from leaving. She broke away and ran to the police station. The boyfriend followed her. The couple had argued about the man going back out to drink at the bars. The man was arrested and transported to the Manatee County jail. Oct. 13, 5800 block of Gulf Drive, suspicious circumstances. Condo owners moved furniture to a corner of a room and vacated the premises for construction work. Their contractor arrived and reported the furniture had been repositioned. When the owners returned, they found coffee stains on a dresser, a hanger out of place and the password to an online account had been changed. Oct. 13, 4900 block of Gulf Drive, theft. A man reported gold and silver coins and a gold wedding band valued at $290 stolen from his apartment. The officer checked a pawn database, found the items and referred the report to HBPD’s detective. Oct. 15, 800 block of Manatee Avenue, marijuana. Conducting a traffic stop for an expired tag, officers observed vape pens and cannabis packaging in the front seat. The officers conducted a vehicle search and also found 11 grams of marijuana, TCH oil and a pipe. The driver told police he had smoked marijuana earlier. He was arrested for possessing the drugs and paraphernalia and transported to jail. Oct. 18, 100 block of 35th Street, marijuana. A Holmes Beach police officer approached a vehicle parked in the dark near the beach access and noticed the odor of cannabis. A 28-year-old man and 20-yearold woman were issued violations for possessing less than 20 grams of the drug. Oct. 20, 100 block of 52nd Street, construction violation. HBPD responded to a report of unfiltered water being pumped from the ground during pool construction. An officer observed water running out of the construction site without proper filtration and took photographs. The matter was referred to code enforcement. Holmes Beach is policed by the Holmes Beach Police Department. Streetlife is based on incident reports and narratives from the Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach police departments and the MCSO.

State drops DUI case

The 12th Circuit State Attorney Office dropped a charge of driving under the influence against a Bradenton man after determining Holmes Beach police lacked probable cause for the arrest. Thomas J. Clark, 25, was arrested in January after an officer followed him driving from place to place in Holmes Beach after midnight. The officer stopped the motorist for making what the HBPD report described as “an illegal U-turn.” In declining to prosecute, the state concluded in a July memo that the officer’s observations would not be admissible at trial to prove the charge. Darlene Ragoonanan, chief of the state attorney’s misdemeanor division, said Oct. 21 that the investigation determined Clark’s U-turn was not illegal.

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Trunk-or-treat time Ruth Martin and Dan Luckenbill await trickor-treaters at a Roser Memorial Community Church trunk-or-treat event. Roser, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, and Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, invite adults to load the backs of their vehicles with candy to pass out to costumed kids Thursday, Oct. 31. Islander Courtesy Photo: Roser

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Roser Church offers an opportunity for holiday gift-givers to shop weeks ahead of Black Friday. The church will host an arts and crafts fair 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. An announcement invited people to “stop by the fellowship hall … to explore the tables of unique handcrafted items just at the right time to get your holiday shopping done early.” Roser also will serve lunch items and host a bake sale. The church is at 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Across the street from the church, is the Roser Thrift Shop, which will be open 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. that day. For more information, call the church at 941-7780414. Richard Rohr’s spiritual guide, “Falling Upward,” will be discussed in a book group at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Islander Courtesy Photo

Book group gathers at Gloria Dei Lutheran

A Ladies Luncheon will be 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. An announcement on the church’s website reads, “We’ll have a wonderful time with food, fellowship and fun.” Women are asked to make reservations at the church

Tidings

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. — st. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 s. Harbor drive, Holmes Beach. information: 941-778-4769. Thursday 9:30 a.m. — Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf drive, Holmes Beach. information: 941-778-1638. Saturday 4 p.m. — st. Bernard, Holmes Beach. 5 p.m. — Gloria dei lutheran Church, 6608 Marina drive, Holmes Beach. information: 941-778-1813. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. — Christ Church of longboat Key Presbyterian (USA), 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-8833. 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. — roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. information: 941-778-0414. 9:30 a.m. — Harvey Memorial Community Church, 300 Church Ave., Bradenton Beach. information: 941-779-1912. 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. — st. Bernard, Holmes Beach. 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. — Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, Holmes Beach. 9 a.m. — CrossPointe Fellowship, 8665 Gulf drive, Holmes Beach. information: 941-778-0719. 9:30 a.m. — Gloria dei lutheran Church, Holmes Beach. 10 a.m. — Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, longboat Key. information: 941-383-6491. 11 a.m. — Cortez Church of Christ, 12111 45th Ave. W., Cortez. information: 941-216-6286. 5:30 p.m. — soulJourn worship, roser Church.

Arts, crafts, community Roser Memorial Community Church will host arts and crafts vendors during a holiday craft fair 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Islander Courtesy Photo

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office and bring a side dish or dessert to share. Also, CrossPointe invites churchgoers to gather Nov. 10, after worship, for “Covered Dish Sunday.” The potluck meal will be served at 11:30 a.m. the second Sunday of each month through season. For more information, call the church at 941-7780719. OnGOinG

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Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, is hosting a book group. Sessions began Oct. 24 and were to continue for five weeks. Meetings are at 10:30 a.m. and open to the public. The group is discussing Richard Rohr’s spiritual guide, “Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life.” Rohr, a Franciscan priest, founded the Center for Action and ContemplaRohr tion in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He also is the author of more than 20 books and a contributing writer to Sojourners and Tikkun magazines. “Falling Upward” seeks to show readers “that those who have fallen, failed, or ‘gone down’ are the only ones who understand ‘up,’” according to a description from Wiley, the book’s publisher. The book deals with spiritual richness in the second half of life and explores spiritual growth and finding gain with loss. For more info, call the church at 941-778-1813. Founded 1956

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Wednesday 7 a.m. — Men’s Bible study, CrossPointe. 7:30 a.m., st. Bernard’s rosary on the Beach, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf drive, Holmes Beach. 8 a.m. — Men’s breakfast, Church of the Annunciation. 10 a.m. — Women’s Bible study, Christ Church. 9 a.m. — Men’s Bible study, Christ Church. 10 a.m. — Tai chi exercise, Gloria Dei. 11 a.m. — JOY, second and fourth Wednesdays, Roser. 11:30 a.m. — Prayer partners, Gloria dei. 1 p.m. — Griefshare group, roser Church. 6:15 p.m. — Wednesday Night Blast, CrossPointe. 7 p.m. — Bible study, Cortez Church of Christ. Thursday 9:30 a.m. — roser-robics, roser. 10 a.m. — Women’s Bible study, Gloria Dei. 10 a.m. — Bible study, Harvey Church. 10:30 a.m. — “Falling Upward” book group, through nov. 21, Gloria dei. Saturday 3 p.m. — Confession, st. Bernard. Sunday 8:45 a.m. — Adult sunday school, roser. 9 a.m. — Adult book study, roser. 10:15 a.m. — Fellowship, Gloria dei. 10 a.m. — Bible study, Cortez Church of Christ. 10:30 a.m. — life group, CrossPointe. 11:30 a.m. — Covered dish, second sundays, CrossPointe. Tuesday 9:30 a.m. — Women’s prayer, CrossPointe. 9:30 a.m. — roser-robics, roser. sPECiAl EVEnTs Thursday, Oct. 31 5 p.m. — Trunk-or-Treat, roser. 5:30 p.m. — Trunk-or-Treat, Gloria dei. Saturday, Nov. 2 9 a.m.-3 p.m. — Arts and Crafts Fair, roser. 1 p.m. — ladies luncheon, CrossPointe. sAVE THE dATE dei.

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Rock ’n’ blues festival to beneﬁt island wildlife rehab

Wildlife Inc. president Ed Straight poses with a quartet of screech owls at his homebased rehab facility in Bradenton Beach. Islander Photo: Michael Dunn

Perhaps the sound of music can ease some of the mayhem surrounding the mysterious deaths of laughing gulls the past few weeks from Anna Maria Island to Siesta Key. Drift In Liquors is staging a rock and blues festival Saturday, Nov. 2, as a fundraiser for the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center in Bradenton Beach. ity handles more than 2,500 incidents a year, rescuing The not-for-profit rescue organization depends on animals and nursing them back to health. public donations and small grants to survive. The facilIt’s a lot of mouths to feed. ity has been in the news recently for its rescue efforts The facility takes in a range of wildlife, including amid discovery of a slew of dead seagulls on the bar- pelicans, turtles, bats, possums, otters, owls, hawks, rier islands since Oct. 8. Several sick gulls found on Passage Key were taken to Wildlife Inc. but didn’t survive, said Ed Straight, the organization’s president. “We have four here now, but they don’t seem to have been affected by whatever was killing those other gulls,” he said. “They’re about ready to be released.” Federal wildlife investigators confirmed 30 dead gulls were recovered from Passage Key in October. They are conducting toxicology tests to try to determine a cause. “It remains a mystery,” Straight said. “I wouldn’t speculate on what it could be. We haven’t seen anything like this before.” Straight and his wife, Gail, started their wildlife rescue operation in 1987. Today, the home-based facil-

herons, raccoons, squirrels, eagles and, of course, seagulls. It typically has 100-200 animals in its care at any given time. “It gets busier and busier each year,” Straight said. Organizers of the mini-music festival hope to raise several thousand dollars for Wildlife Inc. Donations will pay for food, medicine, transportation, facility repairs and other expenses. The Drift In’s festival, taking place around the outdoor bar, will start around 12:45 p.m. and continue past midnight. Admission is free, and donations are encouraged. There will be plenty of food and beverages, as well as drawings for prizes. “It’s a great cause,” said Drift-In bartender Lauren Mahoney. “We believe in helping people out. We’re a family-type bar.” The Drift In is at 120 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. For more information, call 941-778-9088.

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Sunset waves Surfer Shaun Swartz shakes the water out of his ears Oct. 20, after a sunset ride on the waves at Cortez Beach in Bradenton Beach, where he chatted with Ryan Smith. The pair traveled from Sarasota with friends to take advantage of the wave action in the Gulf of Mexico that resulted from Tropical Storm Nestor. Islander Photo: Sandy Ambrogi

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Volunteer opportunities

Looking for volunteer opportunities on and off Anna Maria Island? These are ways to help: • The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce seeks volunteers to assist at the office and visitor information center, as well as applicants for its board of directors. Information: 941-7781541. • The Roser Food Bank needs donations of cash and nonperishable food. Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, administers the pantry, supported by All Island Denominations. Information: 941-778-0414. • Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, seeks volunteers to staff its thrift shop. Information: 941-778-0414. • The Anna Maria Island Historical Society seeks museum docents, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0492. • Moonracer Animal Rescue seeks volunteers to offer foster and forever homes for rescued animals. Information: 941-345-2441. Send listings to calendar@islander.org.

Next Senior Adventures outing: Brunch, concert, lunch The Senior Adventures group will visit Sunnyside Retirement in Sarasota Friday, Nov. 1, for a brunch and a concert. The Sarasota Music Club will present the “Opera and Cabaret Selections” by soprano Diana Vytel. The group will carpool, departing at 9:15 a.m. from the Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Reservations are required. The van fee is $5 and the music donation is $3. Brunch is free. Also, the group will stop for lunch on the return

to the island. Senior Adventures is a group that plans weekly outings or gatherings — usually Fridays — either off the island or at the Annie Silver Community Center. For more information or reservations, call Kaye Bell at 941-538-0945.

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AME unites against bullying

2019-20 school calendar

• Through Oct. 31, K-Kids candygrams. • Wednesday, Nov. 6, 1:40 p.m., early release. • Monday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day, no school. • Tuesday, Nov. 19, fourth-grade play, 6:30 p.m., auditorium; Parent-Teacher Organization dinner, hosted by Waterfront Restaurant, 5 p.m., cafeteria. • Nov. 25-29, Thanksgiving break, no school. • Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1:40 p.m., early release. • Monday, Dec. 9, Holiday Shopper, students select gifts. Anna Maria Elementary is at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. For more information, call 941-708-5525.

Anna Maria Elementary students gathered in the school cafeteria Oct. 23 wearing orange for Unity Day and to support efforts to keep kids safe from bullying. Islander Photos: Brook Morrison

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The AME cafeteria is peppered with students wearing orange on Unity Day, which was Oct. 23.

Anna Maria Elementary will accept donations for United Way Suncoast, a nonprofit that supports local communities 8-8:25 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1, in the lobby. Donations also will be accepted at a table by the computer lab. AME students who donate a dollar or more will receive a ticket for a rice crispy treat or slushy. AME Parent-Teacher Organization co-secretary Nicole Plummer thanked parents in advance of their donation. “Thank you for considering pledging to this very important cause to make a difference in the lives of our community members,” Plummer wrote in an email. For more information about United Way, go online to unitedwaysuncoast.org

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Honeybees, responsible for 80% of global agriculture pollination, are experiencing a 40% population loss worldwide according to the Honeybee Conservancy. Plummer wrote in an email to the Islander: “AME K-Kids can use their funds to sponsor a hive with the Honeybee Conservancy.” According thehoneybeeconservancy.org, the conservancy places “bees and hives across the United States to advance bee conservation and food justice.”

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BB CRA hires contractors to bury Bridge Street utilities By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Underground utilities on Bridge Street will be the first spending in a series of budgeted improvement projects in Bradenton Beach’s community redevelopment district in 2019-20. Community redevelopment agency members voted 5-0 Oct. 22 to hire Wilco Electrical, the contractor burying utilities on Longboat Key, to undertake the utility project on one of the district’s commercial strips. CRA members David Bell and Commissioner Randy White were absent without excuse. The CRA has been working up the project for months with the goal of giving the street a cleaner, less-crowded look by eliminating unsightly utility poles and wires. CRA members also have discussed potentially grounding utilities districtwide, but the plan is to first address Bridge Street. City attorney Ricinda Perry told CRA members the agency is still waiting for Florida Power & Light to set the price for the project, but by retaining Wilco, work can begin as soon as FPL produces the estimate. Commissioner Ralph Cole, CRA chair, said CDM Smith project manager Mark Porter, who the CRA hired to consult on the project, said construction should take a couple of weeks. The utility project could be finished before the end of the year. The CRA next plans to install pervious brick pavers at several locations on Bridge Street, including parking areas fronting BridgeWalk Resort, Fish Hole Miniature Golf and the Daiquiri Deck before spring. The latter two properties are owned by CRA memberCommissioner Jake Spooner. The pavers will increase pervious coverage, improve stormwater drainage and enhance the look of the street. Mayor John Chappie presented a slideshow illustrating other areas on Bridge Street where pavers could be added. He said the CRA could install pavers in crosswalks, in a section of asphalt outside Blue Marlin Seafood, in the rights of way, in locations were trees are planned to replace planter boxes, as well as at the Gulf end of the street, near the roundabout and the Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge. City engineer Lynn Burnett recommended replacing the asphalt near the Moose with pavers to improve stormwater drainage.

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The CRA promotes restoration, growth and tourism for the district — bordered by Cortez Road, Sarasota Bay, Fifth Street South and the Gulf of Mexico — by funding capital improvement projects with incremental tax revenue collected by Manatee County since 1992, when the area was declared blighted. The agency includes the mayor, city commissioners and two appointed members, restaurateur Ed Chiles and David Bell, a full-time resident of the district.

Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie, a member of the city’s community redevelopment agency, presents a slideshow Oct. 22. The mayor’s images showed where pavers could be installed on Bridge Street. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

Burnett also recommended signing a contract with Bradenton-based Classic Brick Construction to install the pavers. She recommended the contractor measure the additional areas and provide cost estimates. Chappie moved to approve a contract with CBC with the cost not to exceed $50,000. Spooner seconded the motion and CRA members voted 5-0 to approve the motion. CRA members also voted 5-0 to direct Perry to

work with the Moose Lodge on adding to the paver project. District lighting After burying utilities and placing pavers, the CRA plans to address outdoor lighting. Members received a $78,735.87 proposal from Sarasota-based Region Solar to replace the historic district streetlamps with 23 solar-powered units. They also discussed an option to purchase the solar lights and retain the contractor on the CRA payroll to maintain the equipment for 20 years, Burnett said. Spooner said maintenance costs could add up, and asked if the city could pursue a shorter agreement. Burnett said Region Solar’s proposal contained a sample agreement so the CRA could consider terms. CRA members directed Burnett to contact Region Solar to discuss other payment options.

Holmes Beach halts preserve expansion plans By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter

Holmes Beach commissioners opted to withdraw from a possible expansion of Grassy Point Preserve east of 29th and 30th streets along Sarasota Bay. At an Oct. 23 work session, city commissioners reached consensus not to pursue a donation of land that abuts Anna Maria Sound near the existing preserve until the owner finalizes plans to build on or sell part of the property. In August, commissioners discussed a possible donation of a portion of 26 acres of mostly wetlands south of Grassy Point Preserve, east of the 29th and 30th street-ends by the Hames family estate. In exchange for the land, Nora Scholin, executor of the estate, asked the city to install a 200-foot-long driveway for access to land that may be suitable for

three home sites. According to city engineer Lynn Burnett, who held conferences with the owner, Southwest Florida Water Management District and the Army Corps of Engineers, the agencies determined portions of the Hames property are buildable and instructed Scholin to proceed with applications for permitting. Scholin said she still is interested in donating the unbuildable land to the city, according to Burnett. However, Swiftmud and the Corp recommended that the city “stand down” while Scholin works on permitting for the area she plans to develop. Burnett suggested the city could table the matter until another donation offer is made. Burnett supported the agencies’ recommendations and the commissioners agreed with Burnett, signaling their support by consensus.

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Nesting notes By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

Annual banquet signals end of sea turtle season Suzi Fox, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring executive director, center, thanks volunteer section coordinators Oct. 26. They are Fran Kramer, Pete Gross, Joe and Cindy Richmond, Kathy Doddridge, Birgit Kremer, Hans Derr, Deb and Bob Haynes, Debbie Basilius, and Kathy Noonan during a gathering at CrossPointe Fellowship in Holmes Beach. Each coordinator helps Fox manage a stretch of beach during nesting season. About 50 people gather Oct. 26 at CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, for the annual Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring banquet celebrating the end of nesting season. AMITW broke another record this year with 544 documented nests.

Suzi Fox, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring executive director, center, Oct. 26 recognizes newer turtle watch volunteers Daniela Garcia, Henry and Debbie Stachura, Monica Riskay, Carla Boehme and Linda ONeal at the annual turtle watch banquet at CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

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By Lisa Neff

Study: 4 billion microplastic particles pollute Tampa Bay

New research estimates about 4 billion microplastic particles exist in Tampa Bay. The study from the University of South Florida and Eckerd College in St. Petersburg provides the first measurement of microplastic “abundance and distribution” in surface waters and sediment in the bay. The microplastics, about the size of plankton, can be ingested by birds, Neff fish, amphipods and marine organisms, and emerging evidence indicates ingestion can be toxic to the marine organisms. The study, published in the scientific journal Marine Pollution Bulletin, contains these conclusions: • Microplastic particles are widely dispersed and abundant in surface water and sediments in the bay. • The bay contains about 4 billion microplastic particles. • Dry sediment around the bay contains about 3 trillion microplastic particles. • Each gallon of tested water contained four microplastic particles. • Each pound of tested sediment contained about 600 microplastic particles. • The highest concentrations of microplastics can found close to industry and the lowest levels can be found in middle and lower Tampa Bay. • Unusually high microplastic concentrations can be found after intense or prolonged rainfall in Tampa Bay. To conduct the study, researchers established 24 stations in Tampa Bay, including north of Anna Maria Island, and monitored microplastic concentrations for 14 months. “We measure microplastic abundance at … the mouth of major rivers, small tributaries, close to

The first cover of The Islander Bystander included a sketch of the robber who took cash from the secretary at Church of Annunciation in Holmes Beach. Islander Archives

A map in the study “Microplastics in Tampa Bay” shows research locations. The University of South Florida and Eckerd College conducted the research with support from the Tampa Bay Estuary Program and the Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission. Islander Image: Courtesy Marine Pollution Bulletin

wastewater treatment facilities, near industrial facilities and near relatively pristine coastal mangroves,” the researchers wrote. Their goal was to present the first reliable estimates of microplastics in the largest open-water estuary in the state. The most common microplastics in the bay are fibers — thin, thread-like plastics. The fibers might come from the laundering of synthetic fabrics, which reach the bay via wastewater treatment facilities, and they might come from the breakdown of synthetic fishing lines, nets and ropes. In analyzing a connection between rainfall and pollution, the researchers found many water samples contained twice the average number of microplastics after intense precipitation. They theorized that the heavier pollution was caused by increased discharges from rivers and storm-

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A microplastic particle measures less than 5 millimeters in length and may not be visible to the human eye. Microplastics come from a variety of sources — degrading larger plastic, synthetic clothing and polyethylene plastic added to health and beauty products. The tiny pieces of plastic can pass through water filtration systems to pollute water bodies. Microplastics have been found in surface waters of every ocean basin. water runoff during intense rains. Their theory was supported by the fact that microplastic contamination did not spike after heavy rains in Lower Tampa Bay, which is more influenced by the Gulf of Mexico than rain-driven runoff. The study contains two more conclusions: • Although it is tempting to clean up the mess, it is impractical, if not impossible, to remove the microplastics from the water column or separate microplastic contamination from sediments. • Only by eliminating the sources of plastics and microplastic particles can we decrease the risks in Tampa Bay.

Islander trivia answers

1. False. She’s Bonner Joy. 2. C. Church of Annunciation. 3. True. 4. B. $3. 5. A. “Complainant was mad because driver would not let him sit by the window.” 6. True. The report was headlined “Bridge Brouhaha” and contributing writer Luke Courtney wrote, “Speakers were emotional, loud, sometimes misinformed, and occasionally downright rude.” 7. C. Fire extinguishers. 8. A. The tax rolls showed 8,500 homestead residences on Anna Maria Island. 9. C. 79 cents, and the coupon was for 10 cents off. 10. “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston. 11. The Anna Maria Elementary School students in the photo include, front row, left to right, Ben Rigney and David Lanzillo; middle row, Lauren Bucci, Heather Biesele, Jessica Hoffman, Jamiee Milks, Cassondra Fatolitis, Marissa DiStasio back row, Taylor Bernard, Evan Purcell, Erica Webb, Amanda Baxter, Nerissa McClung and Lauren Wherley.

Letters to the editor in the first issue of The Islander included best wishes from Holmes Beach Mayor Pat Geyer and Bradenton Beach Mayor Katie Pierola. Islander Archives

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Youth, adult soccer action underway on center pitch By Kevin P. Cassidy Islander Reporter

The fall soccer league at the Center of Anna Maria Island is underway for youth players ages 3 to 15. The two youngest divisions, the 3-5 and 6-7 age groups, have traditionally been instructional. They don’t compete for results and don’t keep standings. There used to be four or so teams but, over the past couple of seasons, the center has adopted an Cassidy “academy” style for these groups. There are no permanent teams and there is no scorekeeping. This keeps the focus where it needs to be: individual player development. Too often in youth sports, the focus is on winning and not developing skills to be the best players they can become. During a recent session for Bridge Tender Inn, the sponsor of the 6-7s, the players participated in a skills clinic, focusing on dribbling, passing, trapping and shooting. After the clinic, the players put their lessons in play in competitive scrimmages. The kids and coaches all appear to be enjoying the clinics and scrimmages, and the kids will take their skills to the big field in the near future. Game on! On the big field at the center, soccer action in the 8-10 and 11-15 divisions continues with tight 8-10 division standings. The top three are separated by only four points, with HSH Designs on top at 4-1, closely followed by 3-1-1 Ugly Grouper. You can’t count out Moss Builders just yet, as they are 2-1-2, while West Coast Surf Shop is still in search of a victory. The 11-15 division looks to be a two-horse race between 4-0-1 Ugly Grouper and 3-1-1 Lancaster Design. Island Vacation Properties and Progressive Cabinetry are tied for third with matching 1-4 records. Action last week kicked off with eight matches played Oct. 22, when HSH Designs edged West Coast Surf Shop 3-2 behind a pair of goals from Savanna Coba and a goal and six saves from Cale Rudacille. Sterling Holiday chipped in an assist and Dylan Sato came through with 12 saves to help preserve the victory. Maddox Culhane scored both goals to lead West Coast Surf Shop, which received five saves from Magness Rollins in the loss. Ugly Grouper defeated Moss Builders by a 2-0 score in the second match of the evening behind a pair of goals from Nixon Conner and a combined 10 saves from brothers Jack and Jesse Zaccagnino. Lancaster Design kicked off the first 11-15 division match of the night with a 4-3 victory over Progressive Cabinetry behind a hat trick from Jackson Pakbaz and

in the loss from Rico Einbart. The second match of the night saw MuniPlan edge Vacasa 4-2 behind a pair of goals from Sean Flynn and a goal each from Ryan Hogan and Nathan Kragt. Ben Sato helped preserve the victory with 13 saves in goal. Jessica Williams scored 2 goals to lead Vacasa, which also received 11 saves from Trey Horne in the loss. Sato Real Estate cruised to a 7-2 victory over Moss Builders behind 5 goals from Amy Ivin and a goal each from Josh Sato and Tim Holly, who also added two assists. Chris Klotz chipped in with an assist and Cliff Powell made 12 saves in the victory. Gerardo Urbiola and Eliza Faillace scored a goal each to lead Moss Builders, which also received nine saves from Jordan Demers in the loss. The last match of the night saw Flynn Law roll to a 9-4 victory over Ross Built behind 4 goals from Center of Anna Maria Island youth program direcMurat Akay and 3 goals from Chris Scott. Zachary tor and coach Tim Holly gives instructions as Lieb added 2 goals for Flynn Law, which also received Polea Vacek works on her dribbling skills during a 10 saves in the victory from Robb Marshall. recent soccer training session for the 6-7 year olds. A hat trick from Connor Bystrom paced the Islander Photo: Kevin P. Cassidy Ross Built offense in the loss, which also received a goal from Chris Circharo and 12 saves from Mark a goal from Gabriella Gilbert. Christian Cole added an Rudacille. assist, while also contributing eight saves in goal. Elek Brisson notched 3 goals to lead Progressive Horseshoe news Two teams emerged from pool play during Oct. Cabinetry, which received five saves from Mikey Cole23 horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City hall horseman in the loss. Ugly Grouper slipped past Island Vacation Prop- shoe pits. The team of Bob Palmer and Jerry Disbrow erties 4-3 in the final match of the night. Ethan Sack- survived a close call in their final pool play match to ett led the way with 3 goals, while Frankie Coleman deny Hank Huyghe and Bob Heiger the outright title added 1. Travis Bates helped preserve the victory with for the day as both finished 3-0 in pool play. The finals were all Palmer and Disbrow as they six saves. Thomas Phillpott had a pair of goals and Jayden rolled to a 21-7 victory to earn the day’s bragging Sparkes scored once to lead Island Vacation Properties rights. The Oct. 26 games saw Tom Farrington walk his in the loss. way to the winner’s circle after earning the lone 3-0 record in pool play. Adult soccer hits week 2 Play gets underway at 9 a.m. Wednesdays and After two weeks of action in the adult soccer league at the center, Sato Real Estate, Blalock Walters Saturdays at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. Warmups and Flynn Law are unbeaten. Moss Builders, MuniPlan begin at 8:45 a.m. followed by random team selecand Ross Built are 1-1, while Vintage Beach, Vacasa tion. There is no charge to play and everyone is weland Lancaster Designs are still in search of wins. Action Oct. 23 kicked off with Blalock Walters come. rolling to an 8-2 victory behind a balanced offense that saw seven of 10 rostered players notch at least Key Royale golf news The course was still drying out from a torrential one goal. Brooke Capperelli led the way with a pair of goals, while Matt Skaggs, Greg DeMuse, Matt Plum- downpour, so there was no golf action at the Key mer, Robbie Fellowes, Luis Pichardo and Neil Fel- Royale Club in Holmes Beach Oct. 21-22. The men got out Oct. 24 for a nine-hole scramble lowes each scored once. Goalie Luke Grady helped that saw the team of Tim Friesen, Barry Izzard, Tom preserve the victory with eight saves. Miguel Ajoy and Julio Santos scored a goal each to Nelson and Tom Solosky combine on a 4-under-par 28 lead Lancaster Design, which also received six saves to earn clubhouse bragging rights for the week. Sophia Mahapatra, 10, wins the 2019 Ghost Run 5K for her age group. The run, which is held in memory of the late residents Brent and Julia Robinson, was Oct. 20 at Robinson Preserve in Bradenton. Brent, the son of former Pirates pitcher Don Robinson, spent his childhood living on Anna Maria Island.

Ghost Run held at Robinson 2019 5K Ghost Run winner Alvin Ducre raises his hands to form a “v” for victory. The run was Oct. 20 at Robinson Preserve in Bradenton. Ducre ran the 5K in 19 minutes. Islander Photos: Brook Morrison

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Gulf storm passage puts damper on hot fall fishing action By Capt. Danny Stasny Islander Reporter

Prior to Tropical Storm Nestor forming and making landfall in the northern Gulf of Mexico, fishing around Anna Maria Island was as good as it gets. Tropical Storm Olga, which spawned and charged ashore farther off in the Gulf, also was expected to produce weather for AMI. With numerous days of no rain Stasny and no wind, the inshore and offshore waters were pristine. But storms put a damper on the water quality, as well as the quantity of fish. Catch-and-release species — snook, redfish and spotted seatrout — were taking baits readily. Other inshore species — ladyfish, jack crevalle and bluefish — were in abundance and feeding heavily. Fishing structure in Tampa Bay was yielding limits of mangrove snapper, as well as many Spanish mackerel and some gag grouper. Offshore fishing was following suit, with limits of red grouper being caught, as well as many mangrove and yellowtail snapper. Migratory species making a good showing —kingfish, cobia and amberjack — were among the usual suspects. Then conditions changed, which changed the bite. Not that the bite has been bad. It just changes with the weather patterns. Strong winds and heavy rains can stir up the waters, making them cloudy and muddy. Such conditions can be less than favorable for fishing, although it improves in the days after the storm clears the Gulf. A few calm days between the brief cold fronts we are experiencing will have things back to normal quicker than you think. Don’t forget: November can offer some of the area’s best fall fishing. On my Southernaire charters, I’m taking advantage of the abundance of spotted seatrout on the deeper grass flats in Tampa Bay. Although catch-and-release, these fish are popular to hook and provide a consistent bite. Catch-and-release snook fishing also is quite good. Schooley-sizes of fish — 20-26 inches — are in good numbers and are feeding heavily in preparation for the cooler days to come. For folks looking to take home a meal, I’m targeting Spanish mackerel and mangrove snapper around structure in Tampa Bay. I’m also seeing some jack crevalle and ladyfish mixed in with the mackerel bite, adding variety to the catch. Capt. Aaron Lowman is putting clients on catchand-release snook around the mangrove shorelines of southern Tampa Bay, where he says fishing during

Rose Yoder, visiting Anna Maria from Thorp, Wisconsin, shows off a spotted seatrout she caught Oct. 21, while fishing with Capt. Danny Stasny of Southernaire Fishing Charters.

Capt. Jason Stock is putting clients on the variety of migratory species while working offshore. Kingfish and cobia are becoming more apparent and, with the strong east winds come an abundance of Spanish mackerel offshore. In Tampa Bay, Stock is finding a good bite on gag grouper and mangrove snapper for his anglers. For the grouper, free-lining large pinfish around structure is working well. As for the snapper, live shiners are the ticket. Jim Malfese at the Rod & Reel Pier is keeping himself busy by landing over-slot redfish for the anglers at the pier. These catch-and-release reds are being hooked on varieties of cut bait, including ladyfish, pinfish or lizard fish. Casting these baits out from the pier into deep water is yielding the bite. Numerous smaller catch-and-release redfish are being caught by casting live shrimp on a weighted rig under the pier. While catching these 15-20 inch reds, anglers are hooking into numerous mangrove snapper and some flounder — keepers. Casting artificials — jigs or spoons — is attracting Spanish mackerel as well as jack crevalle and ladyfish at the R&R. Send high-resolution photos and ﬁshing reports to ﬁsh@islander.org.

swift moving tides is key to finding a good bite. Lowman is doing a fair amount of chumming with live shiners to stimulate the fish. Some catchand-release redfish also are being found around the mangroves. Best chances at a hookup with these fish comes from casting baits around schools of mullet. Fishing deeper grass flats away from the shore are producing good action on catch-and-release spotted seatrout. Clean, moving water is key to produce rallies of these trout. Lastly, fishing around structure in Tampa Bay is resulting in jack crevalle, mangrove snapper, macks and gag grouper. Capt. David White of Anna Maria Charters is back on the boat after a vacation and he’s working offshore on a new rig for a variety of species. Bottom fishing is yielding some big red grouper, as well as numerous yellowtail and mangrove snapper. Limits of grouper and yellowtail are being caught. Fishing live baits — shiners or pinfish — is attracting attention — especially from amberjack and African pompano. Jason B. 7, shows off his catch Oct. 23 on grandpa Moving inshore, targeting catch-and-release Jeff Ellis' dock in Sunny Shores in Cortez. The fish snook and redfish is proving to supply steady action was hooked in the canal behind Ellis’ home. for White’s charters. These fish are being found along mangrove shorelines and along the beaches. Inshore charters looking for a take-home meal are having good luck on macks and mangrove snapper.

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Salon Salon consolidates After four years at 313 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, Salon Salon is shuttering the Pine Avenue location and consolidating services and employees at its flagship Holmes Beach location, 3612 E. Bay Drive. Nikita Fosmore, who co-owns the business with her mother, Annie Petitt, said having one location will simplify things for them. Oct. 26 was the final day for the salon in Anna Maria. Fosmore told The Islander the Holmes Beach location â&#x20AC;&#x201D; celebrating 10 years in November â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is expanding hours â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including Mondays â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to accommodate its customers. Call 941-778-0400 for hours, services and appointments or go to the website at annamariasalon.com. Wagner recognizes island team September was a good month for Lori Guerin and Carmen Pedota of Wagner Realityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anna Maria Island office, 2217 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Guerin Guerin garnered top listing honors and Pedota top sales honors at the island office for September. Dick Wagner began Wagner Reality in 1939. In 1995, upon Wagnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death, David C. Eckel purchased the agency. The company serves Manatee and Pedota

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Both emerged as winners. Rosco won the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fan Favoriteâ&#x20AC;? trophy, decided by residents, staff and friends in attendance. Ahmad took the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Celebrity Favoriteâ&#x20AC;? trophy decided by three area businessmen. More than 60 people sampled the creations during the afternoon gathering. Stay busy, islanders! Got business news? Contact Sandy Ambrogi at sandy@islander.org or call941-778-7978.

Woodland Hills chef Ali Ahmad, left, and Beach House Restaurant chef Joey Rosko, right, hold their trophies from a chili cookoff Oct. 18 at Woodland Village in Bradenton. Both received kudos for their creations. Islander Photo: Courtesy Woodland Hills

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318 Harden Ave., Anna Maria, a 1,400 sfla 3bed/3bath pool home built in 1957 on a 8,100 sq ft lot was sold 10/11/19, Sandpiper Inn LLC to Pero for $975,000; list $989,000. 510 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, a 1,880 sfla 3bed/2bath/4car home built in 1997 on a 7,482 sq ft lot was sold 10/07/19, Sunderhaus to Pifer for $790,000; list $839,000. 229 17th St. N., Unit 5, Bradenton Beach Club, Bradenton Beach, a 1,688 sfla / 2,122 sfur 2bed/2bath condo with shared pools built in 2005 was sold

10/10/19, Latta to Speichert for $575,000. 212 81st St., Unit B, Tortuga Villas, Holmes Beach, a 1,230 sfla / 1,246 sfur 3bed/2bath condo with pool built in 2012 was sold 10/09/19, Menendez to Murphy for $575,000; list $600,000. 1801 Gulf Drive N., Unit 117, Runaway Bay, Bradenton Beach, a 691 sfla 1bed/1bath condo with shared pools built in 1978 was sold 10/10/19, Ksiazek to Miracle for $260,000; list $279,900. Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at Keller Williams on the Water, can be reached at 941-713-4755.

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Wednesday, Oct. 30 3 p.m. — seminar for food service industry workers, Bridge Tender inn, 135 Bridge st., Bradenton Beach. no charge. Thursday, Oct. 31 3:45 p.m. — Trail of Treats, AMi chamber, 5313 Gulf drive, Holmes Beach. Costume contest 0-12 years old and trickor-treating in island cities. Tuesday, Nov. 12 5 p.m. — Joint ribbon-cutting at live naturally and 421 sweet Treats, 5337 Gulf drive s., Holmes Beach. light bites and refreshments will be served. Wednesday, Nov. 13 7:45 a.m. — Early-riser Breakfast, Trustco Bank, 5858 Cortez road, Bradenton. no charge. rsVP by nov. 11. Friday, Nov. 15 6 p.m. — Toast to 70 Gala and small business of the year presentations, the Center of Anna Maria island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. sponsorship tables available. $45 individual tickets. rsVP by nov. 8. AMi OnGOinG

Chamber guests mix it up at Waterline Jimmy Bonner, left, of Sherwin-Williams of Bradenton, chats with Alex Burke and Patricia Shahinian, both of Hancock Whitney Bank, during the Oct. 23 Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce happy hour mixer at the Waterline Marina Resort and Beach Club, 5325 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Islander Photos: Sandy Ambrogi

Tim “Hammer” Thompson, left, of Thompson’s Produce in Cortez, makes a point with Steve Sweney of Consider It Done personal services during the Oct. 23 Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce business mixer. The event was hosted in the banquet room by the Waterline Resort in Holmes Beach.

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Through Nov. 15 Applications due for 2020 chamber premier sponsorship program. Through Dec. 13 Accepting applications from nonprofits for the 2019 Giving Back Trolley Grant Awards. Winners will be named in January 2020. AMI chamber information or reservations, 941-778-1541 or info@amichamber.org. lBK CHAMBEr OF COMMErCE Thursday, Nov. 7 5 p.m. — Chairman’s reception 2019, save Our seabirds, 1708 Ken Thompson Parkway, sarasota. LBK chamber information or reservations, 941-383-2466 or info@longboatkeychamber.com.

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