The Islander Newspaper E-Edition: Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Labor day wrapup. 19

Post-Irma work. 4 Astheworldterns watch the weather. 6 BB faces floating dock debacle. 3 HB takes on fraud investigation. 4 KORN petition gets court hearing. 5 The Islander editorial, reader letters. 6

Op-Ed

From the archives. 7 Budget hearings begin.

10-20 YEaRS ago 8 AM issues RFP for city pier construction. 9

budget talks Save the date. 10

Privateers plan ball. 11 What red tide? fishing excels offshore. 12 HBPD-Islander shark video goes viral. 13 AME calendar. 14 Happenings Island Players stage 70th season. 15 Obituaries. 18 Streetlife. 20 HBPD announces Night Out. 21 Saving wildlife. 23 Magic team kicks off its season. 24 Clean water, good fishing. 25 Business briefs. 26 CLASSIFIEDS. 28

PropertyWatch. 32 NYT crossword. 32

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Lake residents cry foul about pollution, await answers

By Sandy ambrogi islander reporter there’s a small spring-saltwater fed lake in Holmes Beach that many people pass by and never notice. the neighborhood lake with a pocket park on Holmes Boulevard lies between 68th and 70th streets in Holmes Beach. But those whose homes surround it say problems continue to impact the health of the once pristine waters of Spring Lake. answers may soon come. after nearly three years of complaints, the city of Holmes Beach again is testing Spring Lake to determine the health of the lake waters. residents melissa and frank Williams say the smell is horrible some days, just like raw sewage. They say the fish that hung out under their backyard dock and the birds and other wildlife that frequented the lake have disappeared. they are concerned for the environmenpLeaSe See FOUL LAKe page 2

Manatee County utility workers employ a generator and pump Aug. 21 near 68th Street at Palm Drive to divert and mitigate runoff after a county worker broke a sewer line during force main replacement work near Spring Lake in Holmes Beach. Residents say the pump and bladder remained in use at the site for several days, while a county spokesperson maintained there was “no sewage issue.” Islander Photo: Melissa Williams

HaB moves slightly offshore, onshore conditions improve

By Sandy ambrogi islander reporter easterly winds and tropical Storm gordon chugging northward in the gulf of mexico may have helped lessen the impact of a harmful algal bloom in the waters surrounding anna maria island in September. many islanders had their hopes up, buoyed by fresh air and turquoise waters.

Beach chairs and umbrellas returned to the shoreline and reports of fish kills fell off. the midweek report Sept. 5, compiled A map from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, published Sept. 5, shows concentrations of Karenia brevis along the Gulf coast. The midweek report showed lower concentrations for AMI waters, but by Sept. 7, the bloom was in higher concentrations offshore. Islander Courtesy Image

by the florida fish and Wildlife conservation commission, showed the red tide bloom decreased slightly in size, down to 120 miles in length from 145 miles on the southwest florida coastline.

High concentrations were offshore in southern counties and Hillsborough, but the concentration of red tide dropped Sept. 5 offshore of manatee and Sarasota counties.

Very low concentrations on the manatee coast — less than 1,000-10,000 Karenia brevis cells per liter of water — appeared

on the map for the first time since red tide arrived in island waters just after aug. 1.

But numbers released by the fWc Sept. 7 showed a slight reversal in the clearing trend, with the toxin climbing 5-25 percent higher than mid-week readings. the highest concentration remained about 5 miles offshore.

Officials had hoped easterly winds and tropical Storm gordon would move red tide west, away from anna maria island and Longboat Key beaches.

However, surface waters pushed the HaB slightly northwest, with fish kills becoming prevalent Sept. 8 on the beaches at clearwater, treasure island and madeira Beach.

Some preceding weeks had readings exceeding 1,000,000 parts per liter, resulting in massive fish and wildlife kills and respiratory issues for some people. the damage from red tide continued to take a toll on florida wildlife. the fWc reported 127 manatee dead from red tide through aug. 31. many have been necropsied and others were awaiting examinations. forty-one dolphins died in august in the five-county Southwest Florida HAB area. the 10 carcasses examined as of aug. 26 all showed high levels of red tide toxin. pLeaSefor See Redworkers tide page 3 Help continues island

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FOUL LAKe continued from page 1 tal health of the lake and its marine and wildlife.

Bob mccaffrey, who has lived on Spring Lake for 28 years, agrees, calling the lake “murky and cruddy” in July. the lakefront residents are looking for the same thing: answers.

The lake, which is fed by tidal flow through underground pipes connected to the canals that terminate on marina drive, experienced a major sewage spill in october 2015, when a county sewer force main broke near the intersection of clark and palm drives. the county public works department estimated 22,000 gallons of wastewater spilled into the lake, resulting in the death of hundreds of fish and crabs. A county report said a stormdrain structure placed atop the force main proved too heavy and crushed the lower pipeline, resulting in the spill.

State and local authorities cleared the lake in less than two weeks following the 2015 spill, saying that f. coli and enterococcus sewage contamination levels

Melissa Williams photo of an osprey on a piling at her dock on Spring Lake was taken a few years ago.

She says wildlife has not returned since pollutants were introduced to the lake. Islander Courtesy Photo out the bladder system that was put in place several weeks earlier by county workers. It was an “unofficial visit, said thomas, who was struck by the stillness of the lake. “there was no movement, no ripples. it was just so still. nothing,” thomas said.

He was pleased to learn of the new round of water quality testing by the private company, which will send findings to Holmes Beach officials and the state.

“We can complain and keep asking,” thomas said.

Like the lakefront residents, thomas indicated the city wants to see Spring Lake thrive again.

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Bob McCaffrey said in July the brown water in Spring Lake has not recovered since Manatee County accidentally dumped 22,000 gallons of sewage there in 2015. Islander File Photo

had returned to background levels.

However, those who live in the area say the water quality never returned to normal. county officials acknowledged in an email to Holmes Beach officials Dec. 7, 2015, they had “no historical levels to compare against.” the county has maintained the lake had problems before the spill in 2015, and that a fish kill occurred just prior to, not after, the sewer main break. complicating the issue: a local contractor was found to be discharging water into the lake during construction of a swimming pool. Building debris also found its way into the lake during a subsequent storm and again, later, during Hurricane irma. “all kinds of material blew into the lake” last year, melissa Williams said Sept. 5. “i’m sure it just sank and it’s probably still in there.”

On Aug. 21, wastewater again flowed into Spring Lake when a worker with the current manatee county force main project hit a wastewater line. a pump and generator were added near a storm drain and bladders were positioned to filter the runoff.

County officials were adamant no further sewage spills occurred in the recent damage. “they were just doing their work. it was human error. (the county is) required by law to report any sewage spillage. there were no sewage issues this time. there might have been a smell, but there were no sewage issues,” amy pilson, liaison to manatee county utilities public Works, told the islander Sept. 6. now there is movement in decoding the source of Spring Lake’s poor conditions, which residents have been requesting for more than two years. the water in Spring Lake is again being tested, this time by aquatic Systems Lake and Wetlands Services of Sarasota, at the request of Holmes Beach officials. code enforcement offer Jt thomas, called to the lake by the residents complaints on more than one occasion, understands their frustrations. thomas, along with HBpd Sgt. Vern mcgowin, looked at the lake again Sept. 6 after having checked

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TideWatch

Bradenton Beach weary of floating dock delays

Red tide diminishes

A bloom of the Florida red tide organism, Karenia brevis, persisted in Southwest Florida the week ending Sept 7.

The following are reports on K. brevis testing inshore and alongshore in Manatee County: • Background concentrations in Bradenton Beach • Very low concentrations on the South Fishing Pier at the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in lower Tampa Bay and near Key Royale, also in lower Tampa Bay. • Low concentrations at Terra Ceia Point and Mead Point near Robinson Preserve in lower Tampa Bay. • Medium concentrations at Anna Maria’s Rod & Reel Pier, also in lower Tampa Bay. FWC continued to receive reports of fish kills from Manatee, Sarasota, Pinellas, Charlotte, Lee and Collier counties.

Respiratory irritation was reported in the region, including at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach.

For more information about red tide in Florida, go to myfwc.com/redtidestatus.

Red tide continued from page 1 Island workers and businesses continued to face red tide head-on.

The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce announced Sept. 6 a program named SIRF — Service Industry Relief Festivities — encouraging patronage at the local businesses. SIRF events and business specials are listed on the chamber website at amichamber.org.

Manatee County government and the U.S. Small Business Administration announced a SBA Disaster Loan Outreach center opened Friday Sept. 7 at the Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

The center is open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday until further notice.

SBA representatives will provide information on disaster loans, as well as answer questions and assist

Bradenton Beach is getting tired of waiting for its floating dock.

It has been more than a year since the dock was first scheduled for installation at the Historic Bridge Street Pier by contractor Technomarine of North Palm Beach.

In a Sept. 5 email from Technomarine CEO Erik Sanderson to Bradenton Beach Police Chief Sam Speciale, the lead contact for the city on the project, Sanderson wrote, “Docks have arrived in Port Everglades. They will be inspected and pick-up will be scheduled. We’ll coordinate when delivery dates are scheduled.�

Additionally, Sanderson wrote that the accompanying hardware, cleats and connections had arrived

with SBA applications.

Manatee County’s Economic Development team and chamber of commerce partners also will be on hand to assist people.

In August, Gov. Rick Scott requested federal SBA help for those impacted by red tide, including an Economic Injury Disaster Declaration for Manatee, Sarasota and Lee counties to enable low-interest loans.

Meanwhile, Amanda Horne of the Anna Maria Oyster Bar had AMOB staff distributing cards and posters with information on resources available to businesses. Also, resources can be found by dialing 211, a free county helpline.

Community cleanups by Suncoast Waterkeepers, Friends of Palma Sola Bay, other environmental organizations and local governments continued.

But could the reprieve be short-lived?

The current HAB is in its 11th month, and, though weakening, still has the potential to regroup, according to scientists, such as Robert Weisberg with the Univer- Alligator pops on Cortez Beach sity of South Florida, who said at the end of August, Don Hayes of Indiana admires a sandy alligator significant amounts of red tide remain close by.

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The most recent schedule provided by Technomarine, which included a “cushion week� for delivery, put the deadline for delivery and mobilization in Bradenton Beach at Sept. 13.

The floating dock arrived at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale Aug. 16 from the manufacturer in Spain, Ronautica Quality Marinas, but hadn’t been released from the port as of Sept. 7.

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1 year later, post-Irma work continues at Cayman Cay

By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter The work definitely should be done by this time next year.

That’s the word from a Cayman Cay Villas contractor about an estimated completion date on 10 condos in Holmes Beach a year after Hurricane Irma ripped off the roof and rendered the south building uninhabitable.

The north building of the two-building complex was not impacted.

Irma’s winds barreled through Florida and created $50 million in damage statewide.

The storm hit Anna Maria Island Sept. 10, 2017.

And, at Cayman Cay, after the roof came off, the 10 units were drenched in rain before a temporary roof cover was installed.

Also, the power was out. Mold set in.

To do the work, the villas’ condo association hired Accutech Restoration and Remodeling of Sarasota and, in April, project manager Rob Wilkes came to the job at 4307 Gulf Drive.

According to Wilkes, when a microburst hit the south building, it unearthed a storm of problems — involving insurance, termite damage and Federal Emergency Management Agency questions, as well as challenges to bring the building’s 1970s construction up to code.

Getting inspections, estimates and permits became challenging.

A blame game ensued between the city, property manager PMI Holmes Beach Property Management of west Bradenton and Accutech about why work didn’t begin until January.

Accutech has since gutted the building and installed a new roof.

And now, there are more delays.

“Because so much construction is going on” across the area, Wilkes said, trades people are sparse and city inspections are hard to come by.

Condo owner and association board member Tom Knarr spoke to The Islander Sept. 6 about the owners’ frustration with the process.

Jim McGuinness returned Sept. 6-7 calls for comment.

“People are losing money. Tens of thousands of dollars — especially those that rent. I don’t rent my place. But I still have the quarterly dues, taxes and no use of the building at all,” Knarr said.

The condo-owner/board member acknowledged a county tax break from the property appraiser’s office due to the building’s disrepair that lowered his condo unit value from $218,000 to $90,000 for 2018.

Most recently, a faulty lift pump Sept. 6 plagued the project, creating drainage and plumbing backups and uncertainty about who was responsible for the failure and the repairs.

Nonetheless, the project manager took it in stride, hopeful for progress with the plumbing, electrical and HVAC inspections.

“I’m much more optimistic today than I was a few days ago,” Wilkes said.

Accutech Restoration and Remodeling contractor Rob Wilkes oversees the remodel job Sept. 6 at Cayman Cay Villas, 4307 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: Kathy Prucnell “We’re at a year. Basically, right now, one of our problems is the city,” he said.

A few weeks ago, the building failed its first plumbing and electrical inspections, Knarr said, adding the city may have been justified on some items, but “too picky” on others.

“They say Joe is just so busy — and he doesn’t have time for it. When I asked if they’re going to hire anybody else, I’m told no,” he said, referring to Joe Aukstikalnis, Holmes Beach senior plans examiner.

All in all, Knarr is satisfied with his contractor and the insurer, but not the city, due to inspection delays.

He’s also criticized the building department for delaying a decision on a FEMA 50-percent rule.

“They’re just incompetent and not qualified to do The roof at Cayman Cay Villas was destroyed Sept. their jobs, in my opinion,” he added.

10, 2017, by wind damage blamed on a microburst.

Neither Mayor Bob Johnson nor building official Islander Photo: Courtesy Tom Knarr

Holmes Beach tipped to potential FEMA fraud

Same thing, different city.

Holmes Beach city attorney Patricia Petruff emailed building official Jim McGuinness Aug. 30 about a letter she received accusing a contractor of exceeding the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s significant improvement rule on 74th Street.

Darrin Wash of Wash Family Construction said Sept. 6 the remodel work at 502 74th St., Holmes Beach, is external, adding it could appear more extensive to someone passing by the residence, but it does not include interior remodeling.

Anna Maria is investigating allegations of FEMA substantial improvement fraud against Wash Family Construction on 27 renovation projects in the city.

Wash defended his work on the Anna Maria projects, saying permitted work not included in the FEMA 50 percent rule contributed to costs that exceeded the

original permit.

FEMA regulates remodels of ground-level homes, mostly built before the regulation went into effect in 1975, to 50 percent of the structure’s value.

Additionally, work on the pool, driveways and landscaping do not fall under the significant improvement rule, he said.

“I can see how somebody could drive by and look at the size of the project and think it was over the 50 percent,” Wash said. “But, as I mentioned, we are only remodeling the outside of the structure.”

In her email, Petruff recommended the city forward the letter to FEMA for review, as well as review the city permitting file and possibly conduct a site inspection.

Mayor Bob Johnson declined to comment.

— Ryan Paice

The residence at 502 74th St., Holmes Beach, is apparently the subject of a false tip to a city official that accused contractor Wash Family Construction of FEMA significant improvement fraud. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

Redevelopment work in Holmes Beach red-tagged Downed Australian pine and palm trees are piled on the lot at 102 47th St. The project was red-tagged by the Holmes Beach building department.

Islander Photos: Ryan Paice

A swath of Australian pine trees were cleared from the beachfront property at 102 47th St. before Holmes Beach put a stop work order in effect Sept. 7 for proceeding with work beyond the coastal control line without proper permitting from the building department or the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, according to Commissioner Judy Titsworth. The 47th Street beach access, alongside a mound of sand, was not included in the clearing.

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Attorneys debate KORN ballot petitions, await judge’s order

By chrisann Silver esformes islander reporter With arguments made, the judge must decide.

Judge Lon arend of the manatee county 12th Judicial circuit court heard a request for a writ of mandamus Sept. 6 in the case of Keep our residential neighborhoods v. Bradenton Beach. during the hearing, arend denied Bradenton Beach’s 44-page motion to dismiss the writ of mandamus, a request filed by KORN founders Reed Mapes and John metz to gain an expedited hearing to direct the city to put Korn’s proposed charter amendments on the nov. 6 ballot. a writ of mandamus is an order from a higher court to compel a judicial or government officer to perform a duty owed to the petitioner. the manatee county Supervisor of elections Office deadline to submit the initiatives for the November ballot was Aug. 28. If Arend’s final order requires the city to submit the ballot questions to the Soe, the city must provide a special election for Korn’s proposed charter amendments.

Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie and city attorney Ricinda Perry attend the Sept. 6 hearing in the case of KORN v.

Bradenton Beach at the Manatee County Judicial Center, Bradenton.

Bob Hendrickson, attorney for the political action committee, Keep Our Residential Neighborhoods, left, reviews materials Sept.

6, while KORN founder Reed Mapes observes the civil hearing of KORN v. Bradenton Beach at the Manatee County Judicial Center. Islander Photos: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes mapes and metz, former planning and zoning board members, registered Korn as a pac and collected signatures on petitions from more than 10 percent of Bradenton Beach electors in support of the ballot questions. they say they followed state laws providing for citizen-initiated charter amendments that supersede the city charter. according to state statute 166.031, “the governing body of the municipality shall place the proposed amendment contained in the ordinance or petition to a vote of the electors.”

However, at a June 21 meeting, the mayor and commissioners voted against placing four Korn charter amendments on the ballot. city attorney ricinda perry said the amendments would violate the city charter and did not fully comply with state statutes. at the Sept. 6 hearing, perry argued that Korn should have named the Soe as a party to the complaint.

Korn attorney Bob Hendrickson countered with, “the Soe is not an indispensable party because the Soe has not refused to do anything.”

Hendrickson said the Soe is required to verify voter signatures, but it cannot do that until the petitions

have been presented to them by the city. perry said the ballot language used by Korn on the petitions included political rhetoric and exceeded the state mandated word limit for ballot summaries and titles. additionally, she argued that two of the four proposed Korn charter amendments deal with land-use matters, which violates state law.

Hendrickson said according to case law, it is the city’s responsibility to generate the ballot language for the amendments and ensure it complies with state statutes.

He also said the two initiatives that include landuse matters are not “development orders,” which are particular to a parcel of land, not an entire city. only development orders would be in violation of state law, according to Hendrickson. perry said on one hand Hendrickson is saying the city’s job is “ministerial” — to “rubberstamp” the petitions, but on the other hand he claims the city is required to write Korn’s questions for the ballot.

Arend ordered that before he makes his final order, Hendrickson and perry submit their proposals for the outcome of the case for his review by Sept. 28.

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Ready, ready, ready?

it’s time to prepare for hurricane season. and not a week to spare.

You’ve just enough time to beat the masses to the store to round out the supplies in your hurricane kit. or, as cartoonist Joe Bird likes to say, the “bug-out bag.” BoB. according to Wikipedia, other names for such a to-go bag are a grab bag, battle box, personal emergency relocation kit or perK, go bag, good bag, aka get out of dodge, an incH bag, as in i’m never coming home, and QrB, quick-run bag. the focus for us is on evacuation, but other uses for a bug-out-bag go back to a military practice during the Korean War, when soldiers quickly took up alternative defensive positions. the bug-out bag is distinguished from a survival kit, popular in the survivalism subculture.

But many of the recommendations for a hurricane kit include survival needs — like duck tape and Spam.

Whatever goes in your kit — last year during irma’s power outages, cellphone power chargers and Led rechargeable lamps and small fans were the handiest items — it’s time to compile and replenish the kit and polish up your evacuation skills. check off any medical needs for yourself and your family and plan ahead for five days or a week’s worth of medications. and don’t forget to do the same planning for your pets. Vaccination papers, food, treats and pickup bags. finally, prepare your house, any evacuation vehicle and, if necessary, your boat. the atlantic storm season is quickly heating up. and the tropics are ripe for action, as the warm water, high temps and humidity are a recipe for quick-forming storms. the weatherman, or woman, should be your new best friend.

Be ready to take action. make sure you look online — islander.org — at the islander storm survival guide and check off any items you need to complete your BoB. also download an array of weather apps from the guide. You won’t be sorry. then make a round of calls or texts and see if anyone in your circle needs help, supplies or a friend to weather the storm — if we face one.

Just saying. Be ready. Bug out.

— Bonner Joy

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Celebrating home rule

this year marks the 50th anniversary of municipal home rule in the florida constitution. the manaSota and florida Leagues of cities are promoting education about the state constitution, municipal government and home rule in this anniversary year. as a member of both organizations, i am writing to provide some information on home rule and why it is important to protect it in florida.

Before the 1968 constitutional revisions, the law in florida severely restricted a city’s ability to exercise the powers of local self-governance. the Legislature’s control over municipalities was plenary. municipalities could possess and exercise only those powers expressly granted by the Legislature. as florida’s population grew, this top-down governance became ever more cumbersome. as the number of local bills increased, the limited time available during the legislative session was severely impacted.

Home rule authority was first adopted and given equal access to all counties and cities in the major revisions ratified in the 1968 Florida constitutional amendment.

Home rule is the ability of a county or municipality to act without state legislative authorization. eliminating the profusion of local bills allows the Legislature to concentrate on issues of statewide significance. the most precious powers a city has are its home rule powers. the ability to establish its form of government through its charter, and to then enact ordinances, codes, plans and resolutions without prior state approval is a tremendous authority. to further be able to enforce them “at home” and to make necessary changes as a city grows is a reflection of the trust that citizens have in their respective city leaders. unquestionably, the greatest intrusion on municipal home rule authority has come from the Legisla-

ture. in recent years, it has considered several bills that would strip counties and municipalities of their ability to govern themselves. tallahassee has been steadily shrinking that sphere of local autonomy. in the past few years, florida has passed laws that punish local governments that adopt gun restrictions, limit the ability of municipalities to regulate vacation rentals, businesses and building and land use, and other issues. please tell your legislative representatives not to diminish our rights.

Support home rule!

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Pier amenities, pier revenues

regarding the anna maria city pier: Yes, it’s much missed.

Yes, the cost of replacement is higher than original projections.

So let’s stop and rethink this: What’s missing? the pier or the restaurant?

Have Anna Maria officials thought about rebuilding without the restaurant? if money is an issue, build the end of the pier large enough for food carts, a beer wagon, seating, even a pagoda for cover. there are restrooms across the street from the entry for use. a simple water line and electrical line is all that would be required. doesn’t this move the project forward in a sensible way?

Diane Kerr, Holmes Beach

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Before the ’21 hurricane

10&20 years ago

Joe Guthrie’s large dock and a fish operation in Cortez are pictured before the 1921 hurricane brought destruction to the Cortez waterfront.

Islander Photo: Courtesy Manatee County Public Library Digital Collection

In the headlines: Sept. 9, 1998

Kayakers see sea life

Eric Simpson of Syracuse, New York, and Jeff Smithling of Port Charlotte end their kayak fishing trip in Sarasota Bay Sept. 5 at Perico Island.

The fishers said they hooked and released a tarpon, as well as observed jumping mullet and other fish in the bay.

Islander Photo: Kathy Prucnell

We’d love to mail you the news!

anna maria island turtle Watch director Suzi fox said about 25 turtle nests were washed out when Hurricane earl moved through the gulf of mexico offshore of the island, but the remaining 25 nests appeared “healthy.”

While anna maria mayor chuck Shumard said he supported the concept of a curfew for teenagers, Bradenton Beach mayor connie drescher and Holmes Beach mayor carol Whitmore said they were opposed to any islandwide curfew. the prospects of Holmes Beach purchasing the grassy point area of the city brightened after Holmes Beach city treasurer rich ashley said the florida communities trust indicated it was sending a draft agreement for a $715,350 grant to purchase the 37-acre site.

In the headlines: Sept. 10, 2008

Shells seafood restaurant in the anna maria island centre in Holmes Beach abruptly closed its doors Sept. 3. at the same time, the restaurant chain’s corporate office in Tampa announced it had filed for bankruptcy and was closing eight locations.

Waves associated with Hurricane gustav took a toll on sea turtle nests on anna maria island. anna maria island turtle Watch representatives estimated the high tide and heavy surf associated with the storm damaged 41 loggerhead nests.

You can peruse The Islander newspaper archive, dating back to its launch in November 1992, at ufdc.ufl.edu.

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Anna Maria budget numbers balloon with pier project dollars

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter Anna Maria’s 2018-19 proposed budget increase is an anomaly.

Due to the planned construction of a new Anna Maria City Pier, the city — which will hold its first public hearing on the budget Sept. 13 — is shouldering a financial situation it’s never before faced.

The contributions toward the cost of construction for the pier will spike up the city’s revenues and, in the same vein, it increases the city’s spending plan.

Total revenue is projected to Murphy rise from $6,365,747.08 in 2017-18 to $10,836,547.70 in 2018-19 — an increase of $4,470,800.62. The revenue projection includes $3,828,865.80 for the pier, including an unsecured $1,370,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and $500,000 in funding from the pier tenant.

Ex p e nses in 2018-19 are budgeted at $11,068,557.50, an increase of $4,457,453.68. Of the expenses, $3,703,865.80 is for the pier.

Besides the pier, Anna Maria proposes several other budget changes.

Anna Maria budgeted $791,665 in intergovernmental revenue, an increase of 46 percent over this year due to a half-cent added Manatee County sales tax that renewed in 2016.

The money from the tax will be used on roads, parks and other infrastructure.

The city budgeted $143,000 in revenue from fines and forfeitures, an increase of 31 percent from the current year.

Mayor Dan Murphy based the estimate on the addition of two sheriff’s deputies, who have been effective in assessing fines and tickets.

Wages for commissioners and the mayor remain the same in the proposed budget, but some city employees will receive raises.

Administrative salaries and wages will increase from $271,548.12 to $281,337.98 to pay for a new part-time position and raises of 3 percent.

Public works personnel will receive a 5 percent raise, from $376,904.81 to $393,866.44.

Code enforcement revenue will decrease from $566,861.38 in 2017-18 to $512,810 in 2018-19. The city budgeted an increase of $123,186 in vacation registration fees to $306,186 for 2018-19, but also budgeted a decrease of $179,212.38 in revenues from other departments to code enforcement, from $383,336.38 to $204,124.

Code enforcement expenses will increase by 17 percent, from $411,808.91 in 2017-18 to $479,900 in 2018-19. The differential is due to an increase of 33 percent in wages the mayor said would be used to correct understaffing.

The department lost two officers and a part-timer in the 2017-18 fiscal year. When accounting for their losses in last year’s code enforcement expenditures, the increase is only about $5,000 more than what was budgeted last year, or an increase of 3 percent.

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Eligible citizens in Florida have until Oct. 9 to register for the November general election.

Mail-in-ballots to military and overseas voters will go out Sept. 21. Mail-in-ballots to domestic voters will go out Oct. 2.

In-person early voting for the general election will begin Oct. 24.

The election will be Tuesday, Nov. 6, with polling 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

For more information, go online to votemanatee. com or call the elections office at 941-741-3823.

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Building department expenses will increase by 18 percent, largely due to a new contingency fund of $92,410, accessible to both code enforcement and the building department. The 2017-18 expenses were $643,128.23. The 2018-19 expenses are budgeted at $760,410.

Building department revenues are projected to rise by $27,900, including small increases in building permit and planning fee revenues.

Code enforcement and the building department fiscally offset each other. Code enforcement is budgeted to make $32,910 in net revenue and the building department is budgeted to lose $32,910.

Stormwater expenditures will increase by 44 percent, from $588,731 in 2017-18 to $845,050 in 201819. Murphy said the money will be used to improve stormwater drainage.

The city budgeted an increase of $119,199 in stormwater revenue, added $75,000 to stormwater reserves and carried over $97,877 into 2018-19.

Expenses for city roads will increase by 49 percent, partly due to $150,000 to repair the North Bay Boulevard and Crescent Avenue bridges and $61,807 for equipment, such as a new truck.

The city expects to bring $129,078 in carryover for city roads into the new year, as well as $100,000 more in reserves.

Stormwater revenues and expenses break even at $845,050. Road revenues and expenses break even at $643,145.

The contingency fund will increase by 97 percent, from $422,002.98 to $830,103.76.

The tentative millage rate of 2.05 for the 201819 fiscal year amounts to a tax increase for property owners.

The current ad valorem rate of 2.05 yielded $2,037,798 for the 2017-18 fiscal year. If commissioners keep the millage rate the same, at 2.05 for 2018-19, estimates project a $2,245,437 yield — a $207,639 increase that will be paid by property owners.

Murphy said if there are excess funds going into the new fiscal year, the city could instead go with the proposed rollback rate of 1.8911. The rollback rate would yield ad valorum revenues of $2,071,388.

To avoid raising property taxes, the city would need to adopt the rollback rate, the millage needed to

Meetings

Anna Maria City Sept. 13, 6 p.m., commission.

Sept. 27, 6 p.m., commission.

Oct. 9, 4 p.m., planning and zoning.

Oct. 11, 6 p.m., commission.

Oct. 25, 6 p.m., commission.

Nov. 8, 6 p.m., commission.

Nov. 13, 4 p.m., planning and zoning.

Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 941708-6130, cityofannamaria.com.

Bradenton Beach Sept. 13, 1 p.m., department heads.

Sept. 13, 4 p.m., community redevelopment agency.

Sept. 19, 5:05 p.m., CRA, budget hearing.

Sept. 19, 5:30 p.m., commission, budget hearing.

Sept. 19, 1 p.m., planning and zoning.

Sept. 20, noon, commission.

Sept. 25, 10 a.m., commission.

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

Holmes Beach Sept. 12, 10 a.m., code enforcement magistrate.

Sept. 13, 6 p.m., commission.

Sept. 25, 6 p.m., commission.

Sept. 27, 6 p.m., commission.

Oct. 10, 10 a.m., parks and beautification.

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

produce the same revenue as the current budget year.

The millage rate is the amount per $1,000 of property value used to calculate property taxes. The owner of a property appraised at $400,000 with a 2.05 millage rate would pay $820 in property taxes.

The owner of a property appraised at $400,000 with a 1.8911 rollback rate would pay $756.44 in property taxes.

The total appraised taxable value of Anna Maria properties is $1,094,718,024, with $19,008,031 in new construction.

The first public hearing for the 2018-19 budget will be at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, at Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive.

The final public hearing and vote will be 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 27, also at city hall.

HB spending plan tops $15M, up for approval Holmes Beach’s proposed 2018-19 budget — including a tax increase — is ready for public consumption.

The millage rate is proposed at 2.25 mills.

The millage is a percentage that determines how much a property owner pays in taxes based on their property’s appraised value. The rate will be the same as last year, but it adds up to a tax increase for property owners.

Treasurer Lori Hill has said 2.25 mills is a 6.83 percent increase over the rollback rate of 2.1062 — the rate that would generate the same amount of property tax revenue for the city as the 2017-18 fiscal year.

Property tax revenue is expected to top $4 million, a 7.8 percent increase from the current year.

The city commission is considering a $15,450,809 spending plan that would begin Oct. 1 if approved.

The proposed budget includes just over $2 million more than the current budget.

The additional spending is for three new staffers, a license plate recognition system for the police department, improvements at city field and insurance policies for employees’ health benefits and policies maintained by the Florida League of cities.

The budget, in the form of an ordinance, will have two public hearings and votes before it is final and the new fiscal year begins.

The public hearings for the budget ordinance are set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, and 6 p.m. Tuesday, West Manatee Fire Rescue Sept. 18, 6 p.m., commission.

WMFR administration building, 6417 Third Ave. W., Bradenton, wmfr.org.

Manatee County Sept. 18, 9 a.m., commission.

Sept. 18, 6 p.m., commission, budget hearing.

Sept. 27, 9 a.m., county commission (land use).

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

Of interest Sept. 24, 8:15 a.m., MPO Public Transportation Task Force, 7631 15th St. E., Sarasota.

Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m., MPO board, Holiday Inn, 8009 15th St. E., Sarasota.

Sept. 25, 4 p.m., Council of Governments, Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto.

Oct. 22, 2 p.m., Island Transportation Planning Organization, Anna Maria City Hall.

Nov. 6 is Election Day, polls open 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Nov. 12 is Veterans Day, most government offices, as well as The Islander, will be closed.

Nov. 22 is Thanksgiving, most government offices, as well as The Islander, will be closed that day and Nov. 23.

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Bradenton Beach, CRA hold back-to-back budget hearings

By chrisann Silver esformes islander reporter Bradenton Beach commissioners and the community redevelopment agency held public hearings and voted Sept. 6 to approve the first of two readings of the city’s proposed budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year. cra members ed chiles and John Horne were absent with excuse.

Based on the revenue and spending plan approved by the commission, the city will be enacting an 8.10 percent tax increase, as compared to an 8.97 increase for tax year 2017-18. at a meeting in July, the commission voted unanimously to approve a tentative millage of 2.3392 for next fiscal year’s property taxes. the millage is the same rate as the current year. millage is $1 per $1,000 of assessed property value. at 2.33 mills, the ad valorem tax on a property valued at $600,000 will be $1,398. at the meeting Sept. 6, a unanimous city commission vote approved a repeat in the millage from the current year. the cra vote also was unanimous. to avoid raising property taxes, the city would need to adopt the rollback rate. the rollback rate of 2.1581 is the millage needed to produce the same revenue as the current budget year. there are several proposed spending increases in the proposed city budget. the city previously voted to approve: • A 2 percent cost of living adjustment for employees. • A 6 percent general raise for staff. • A $750 annual longevity bonus for those who work for the city two-five years, $1,200 a year for employees who have logged five-10 years and $2,000 annually for employment of more than 10 years.

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police department expenditures will rise from $538,905 in the current year to $1,143,188 for 201819, partly due to increases in salaries and benefits. administration expenditures — mostly staff raises — will increase from $324,591 in 2017-18 to $599,872 for 2018-19, a proposed increase of 85 percent. city planning expenditures will rise from $194,497 in 2017-18 to $384,312 for 2018-19. this represents an increase of 98 percent. additionally, professional planning services will

increase 161 percent, from $30,820 in 2017-18 to 80,500, if the 2018-19 budget ordinance is adopted. the city commission voted Sept. 6 for a joint resolution of cra funds and city funds. the vote carried unanimously. city budgets are assimilated in an ordinance and require two public hearings and two votes.

Previously set for Sept. 13, the final public hearing for the 2018-19 cra and city budgets will be at 5:05 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. thursday, Sept. 19, at city hall.

Anna Maria adjusts 2nd RFP for city pier construction

By ryan paice islander reporter the decking on the new anna maria city pier might look familiar when it’s done.

It will be made of wood, similar to the first pier. it originally was planned to be a concrete walkway with wood overlay, but commissioners chose a wood composite, Kebony. the city of anna maria released its second request for proposals for the construction of the pier Sept. 5.

Several changes were made to the specifications laid out in the first RFP, including to the walkway.

While concrete pilings and caps will be used, the walkway will no longer be a concrete walkway with a wood overlay, as detailed in the first RFP. murphy said using less concrete and laying a wood walkway and deck would lower the cost.

The new RFP also specifies a preference for the use of barges to transport materials — such as concrete pilings — needed for the construction of the pier. murphy was opposed to a parade of trucks bringing construction materials and equipment to the pier and contributing to island traffic congestion. contractors able to barge supplies would be favored in the mayor’s recommendations to the city

commission. to save money, murphy said the city replaced stainless-steel rebar with chromium rebar in the concrete structure. He said tariffs increased the price of stainless steel, which was a factor in the decision. additionally, murphy said the rfp allows contractors to use water jetting to set some pier pilings into the floor of Tampa Bay. The first RFP did not allow for jetting. the city will accept bids until 3 p.m. friday, oct.

5, after which Murphy and city officials will review the proposals and make a recommendation to city commissioners. commissioners will decide whether the city will pursue negotiations with a contractor or reject proposals a second time.

Largo-based Speeler & Associates, the contractor that demolished the pier, submitted a $3.72 million bid in the first RFP round, along with Tampa-based Icon’s $4.13 million bid for the project.

Both bids were higher than the $2.5 million estimate city engineer ayres associates prepared for the project. city commissioners voted to reject the bids July 26 on murphy’s recommendation.

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Oct. 20, Mote Marine Aquarium’s Night of Fish Fun and Fright, Through September, Island Gallery West exhibits “Innovations,� Sarasota.

5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.

Nov. 4, Friends of De Soto National Memorial train ride at Through September, Artists’ Guild Gallery exhibits “Plants, Florida Railroad Museum, Parrish.

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Sept. 20, Island Players 7th season opens with “The Unexpected Guest,� Anna Maria.

Sept. 29, Anna Maria Island Privateers semi-formal “time machine� ball, Anna Maria.

Sept. 29, 14th annual Great Paint Out, Anna Maria.

Oct. 20, 18th annual Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Bayfest, Anna Maria.

Nov. 9, ArtsHOP gallery walk, Holmes Beach.

Nov. 10, Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra’s sixth annual Symphony on the Sand, Bradenton Beach.

Dec. 9, AMICCO “An Island Christmas� concert, Holmes Beach.

Jan. 7-Feb. 9, 2019, Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island ďŹ ne art exhibition, “The Space Between,â€? Anna Maria.

Feb. 12, 2019, AMICCO’s Jazz Fest, Anna Maria.

ONGOING OFF AMI Sept. 15-Feb. 3, John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art’s “Watercolors from the Permanent Collection,� 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: 941-359-5700.

Sept. 17-Oct. 31, “Moments of Color and Lightâ€? by James GrifďŹ n, Center for Arts and Humanity, 1226 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.

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Through Nov. 1, “First 5 Years of Art of Our Time,� the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota.

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Through Dec. 2, John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art’s “French Art from the Horvitz Collection,� 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: 941-359-5700.

Through Feb. 2, 2019, “The Greek Communities of Tarpon Springs and the Bahamas,� Florida Maritime Museum, 4419 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120.

Second Wednesdays, Think + Drink (science), South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131.

Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m., Shanty Singers, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120.

First Fridays, 6-9 p.m. ArtWalk in the Village of the Arts, around 12th Street West and 12th Avenue West, Bradenton. Also, Saturdays after the ďŹ rst Fridays.

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Second Saturdays, 2-4 p.m., Music on the Porch, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120.

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Feb. 16-17, 2019, Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival, Cortez.

Feb. 17, 2019, AMICCO’s opera concert, Bradenton.

Feb. 22, 2019, U.S. Coast Guard exhibit at Florida Maritime Museum, Cortez.

March 31, 2019, AMICCO’s “Diva Wars� concert, Bradenton.

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Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m., horseshoes pitched, Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-7086130.

Most Fridays, 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. (call for times) mahjong games, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. CANCELED Sept. 14.

Mondays, noon, bridge, Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414.

Most Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m., mahjong games and instruction for beginners, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

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Friday, Sept. 14 2 p.m. — Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

CANCELED. Saturday, Sept. 15 11 a.m. — Meditation session, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Sunday, Sept. 16 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. — Roser Memorial Community Church musical performance during worship, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

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4 p.m. — Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Medicare workshop, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1813.

Wednesday, Sept. 19 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. — OneBlood blood drive, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

2 p.m. — “Tour the Digital Library� program, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

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Second and fourth Wednesdays, 11 a.m. Just Older Youth/JOY Brown Bag Lunch Series, Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941778-0414.

Thursdays, 9-11 a.m., veterans services assistance, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Info: 941-778-6341.

Third Thursdays, 11:45 a.m., Successful Women Aligning KIDS & FAMILY Together meets, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Beach. Fee applies. Information: 941-345-5135.

Fridays, Senior Adventures usually meets to carpool on an Friday, Sept. 14 adventure or for an activity, Annie Silver Community Center, 103 10 a.m. — Forty Carrots — Partners in Play, Island Library, 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-538-0945.

5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Second Fridays, 6 p.m., AMI Resident Community ConnecBeach. Information: 941-778tions, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.

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Tuesday, Sept. 18 Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island break10 a.m. — Preschool Storytime, Island Library, 5701 Marina fast meeting, Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, Manatee Public Beach, Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1383.

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Islander Connie Kihm, third from right, dances with the Aloha Stars for fun and fitness. The group performs at retirement homes, festivals and more. They will perform in a fall preview show 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at Bella Danza Dance and Ballroom Academy, 5917 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. For more, call 727-709-0199.

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the anna maria island privateers will host the “privateer time travel extravaganza” Saturday, Sept.

29, at the center of anna maria island, 407 magnolia ave., anna maria. an announcement invites people to “come join the anna maria island privateers and travel back in time to when pirates sailed the open seas, when adventurers explored unknown territories looking for treasure, when the age of steam and machine working together were on the brink of discovery, when starlets and hero’s graced the silver screen.” attendees, according to an announcement from the privateers, should plan to dress in period costume — that is a costume from their favorite period. the “semi-formal ball” will feature food and drink, dancing and music by DJ Scott Kemp, raffles and auctions — and pirate antics.

Live auction items will include artwork by don maitz, the creator of the captain morgan logo. a news release said, “Skuttlebutt is that don and his wife may be there in attendance.”

“Lots of baskets” will be offered in a silent auction.

Menu offerings, catered by J&J Events, will include egg rolls, hummus, ceviche, empanadas, fruit, vegetable kabobs and boneless buffalo bites. time travel with the privateers will begin about 5 p.m. and then it’s back to the present at 10 p.m. tickets will cost $48. for tickets, go online to www.amiprivateers.memberlodge.org or call Kim “Syren” Boyd at 941-6390986.

Senior Adventures bound for Tampa

Senior adventures will meet at 10 a.m. friday, Sept. 14, at the annie Silver community center to depart for tampa.

Senior adventures — a group of older adults that meets most fridays for an adventure — will travel to tampa for a tour of the Henry B. plant museum. the annie Silver community center is at 103 23rd St. n., Bradenton Beach, for more information or to make reservations for the outing, call Kaye Bell at 941-538-0945.

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Local guides, FWC: Fishing excels offshore despite red tide

By Kathy prucnell islander reporter red tide? What red tide? recreational fishing guide capt. taylor rahn reported “a lot of fish to catch,” including snook, redfish, gag grouper, mangrove grouper and other species.

“I’ve been out all week. I’ve seen one dead fish

by Longboat Key. fished from cortez Bridge all the way to the Skyway,” wrote rahn of Holmes Beach in a Sept. 6 text message. the sixth-generation anna Maria Island fisher owns and operates Ultimate Fishing adventures. capt. david White of anna maria charters, also working ami charters, said red tide has spared much of south tampa Bay, terra ceia and miguel bays. “the south wind blew the fish up that way.” one worry to dispel is what can be caught and eaten in the throws of a toxic red tide bloom.

White said, “If the fish is alive and healthy enough to chase and eat a bait, it’s definitely healthy enough to eat.”

Rahn said, “For me, when I look at a fish and obviously if it looks half dead, it’s an obvious bad sign.” florida fish and Wildlife conservation commission weighed in on its website at myfwc.com/research/ redtide: • Question: Is it OK to eat local finfish (bony fish) during a red tide?

FWC answer: Yes, it is safe to eat local finfish as long as the fish are filleted before eaten. Although toxins may accumulate in the guts of fish, these areas are disposed of when the fish is filleted. However, it

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Taylor Rahn of Ultimate Fishing Adventures haul in a 35-inch snook — caught and released Aug. 29. Islander Courtesy Photo:

is never a good idea to eat dead or distressed animals, especially in a red tide area, because the reason for the animal’s strange behavior or death cannot be absolutely known.”

• Question: Does cooking or freezing destroy the florida red tide toxin? fWc answer: no, cooking or freezing does not destroy the red tide toxin. furthermore, the toxin cannot be seen or tasted. another wrinkle is the fWc temporary catch-andrelease restriction on snook and redfish from the north

end of anna maria island south to gordon pass in collier county.

White said the closures “were due to the drastic numbers of snook and redfish that were hit hard by the red tide.”

“In my opinion, the redfish population isn’t what it was 10, even five years ago. I think they should close it for a year or so to let those fish rebound,” White said.

Snook populations, however, seem to be swelling, he said.

Remember the ‘take 2’ rule for live shells

By ryan paice islander reporter at least one local guide to the waterways is complaining of people taking too many live shells. and capt. Katie Scarlett tupin has a point. two counties in florida limit the collection of live shells from local waters and the shoreline. manatee county is one. Lee county is the other. in 1994, then-anna maria mayor dorothy mcchesney lobbied Bradenton, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach and palmetto to pass resolutions along with anna maria banning the collection of sand dollars from the beaches. after years of pushing for a countywide ban, mcchesney in 1996 went to the florida marine fisheries commission to request a ban on the collection of sand dollars from beaches in manatee county. almost 50 people showed up to a hearing on the issue, with 18 people speaking in support of the ban and four speaking against the proposal. the state compromised, and banned the harvest or possession of more than two shells per day containing living organisms — including echinoderms such as sand dollars and starfish. the rule did not restrict collection of hard clams, oysters, sunray venus clams and coquinas. However, clams, oysters and mussels only can be harvested from designated or conditionally approved areas as determined by the florida department of agriculture and consumer Services. also, according to the florida fish and Wildlife conservation commission, a recreational saltwater fishing license is required to harvest a seashell containing a living organism, even when harvesting from shore. despite mcchesney’s victory, tupin said she often Live sand dollars are brownish in color, have a flat, rigid exoskeleton and a starshaped mark on the surface.

The body is covered with numerous, small brown, purple-ish fuzzy spines.

He said no fines or tickets had been given for the collection of live shells. “the deputies are cognizant of the wildlife and protected species,” Jones said. “We try to educate. if we see someone with dozens of sand dollars, for example, (the deputies) know that the rule is around two or three, and they’ll say ‘Hey, just so you know …’ or refer them to the fWc.” tupin said neither the fWc nor the county appear to have the resources to enforce the rule. additionally, if someone makes a call and alerts law enforcement, she said, by the time they arrive the offender usually is gone. “if you see someone with buckets full of live creatures, just say something,” tupin said. “Just tell them you have to put them back, because that’s basically all we can do. “if everyone does their part and does the right thing, that’s all we can do.”

1 reason sand dollars die: red tide toxin

A sign in Anna Maria near the Gulf Boulevard beach includes regulations on taking live shells. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice sees people breaking the rule. She is a charter boat captain who runs environmental tours on the waterways from Star fish co. in cortez. “i see people taking just about anything you can imagine,” tupin said Sept. 6. “the biggest thing people take are the sand dollars, because everyone thinks they are the no.1 go-to souvenir. i’ve seen them take hundreds of them at a time, with 5-gallon buckets full of live sand dollars.” tupin thinks people are uninformed. “it’s roughly 50 percent people who know things are alive and don’t care, and the other 50 percent are people who just don’t know,” tupin said. enforcement of the rule is a challenge, according to manatee county Sheriff’s Sgt. mike Jones. tourists, unfamiliar with county rules, may collect shells of all kinds on the beaches, while some collect live shells from the shallow waters around anna maria island. in anna maria, signs near the beaches refer to the take two rule, and Jones said live shell collection hasn’t been an issue.

Scientists say red tide is one of many reasons sand dollars die off in vast numbers.

Sand dollars, invertebrates similar to sea urchins and star fish, are part of the ecosystem near Anna maria island. death can be blamed on the toxicity of harmful algal blooms and the oxygen depletion they cause, according to William J. mitsch, florida gulf coast university, in a July 16 article by reporter andrea Stetson in the naples daily news. other reasons include the natural cycle and overpopulation, say Bruce neill, executive director of the Sanibel Sea School, and rebecca mensch, marine biologist with the Bailey-matthews national Shell museum of Sanibel, in the July article. they said mass die-offs of sand dollars disproportionately impact the young of the species. and mortality in young animals goes beyond sand dollars, according to the florida fish and Wildlife conservation commission. the fWc links the survival of bivalves, including clams, mussels, oysters and scallops to maturity. Larvae are more susceptible to environmental stressors, such as red tide, salinity and ocean acidification, than the adult invertebrates.

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HBPD shoots, shares, creates uproar with shark video

By Kathy prucnell islander reporter facebook has its followers. Sharks have a mystique. the two combined in a video post on the islander’s facebook page showing a shark pivoting through the surf in Holmes Beach. posted aug. 30, the video attracted more than 400 comments, 900-plus shares and more than 72,000 views as of Sept. 10.

Holmes Beach Police Officer Tom Fraser took the video at 8:28 a.m. aug. 30, while patrolling on an allterrain vehicle near the manatee public Beach, 4000 gulf drive.

He first noticed three sharks near the shore. “they weren’t chasing anything i could see,� fraser said, adding they “were aggressively swimming

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the florida department of transportation and manatee county posted the following notices for the week of Sept. 10: State Road 64/Manatee Avenue at the Anna Maria island drawbridge: crews will be working on the bridge. expect nighttime/overnight east and westbound intermittent lane closures 9 p.m.-5 a.m. Sept. 16-20.

Gulf drive in Bradenton Beach: crews are installing a force main in the southbound lanes of gulf drive between ninth Street north and cortez road, to proceed eastward down the cortez road bridge embankment. a northbound and southbound lane will remain open. expected completion is mid-September.

Avenue C in Bradenton Beach: road work continues on avenue c between gulf drive and 26th Street north and on 26th Street north from avenue c to gulf drive.

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the shoreline.� after about two blocks, two of the three sharks swam away from the shoreline. “i’ve never seen anything like it� in five years of beach patrols in Fraser Holmes Beach and two years on Longboat Key, fraser said.

So he pulled out his camera and — while driving the atV and scooting away waders in the shallow surf ahead of him — he shot a video of the shark.

He followed it about 10 blocks, to 30th Street, before it swam away. the species of shark — hotly debated in facebook comments — is a blacktip, say experts at mote marine Laboratory and the florida fish and Wildlife conservation commission. “the shark in the video may just be following the shoreline during what appears to be relatively calm conditions, looking for prey, small fish species, sometimes invertebrates,� fWc spokeswoman melody Kilburn wrote in a Sept. 5 email. fish and Wildlife research institute public information specialist michelle Kerr echoed Kilburn’s conclusion, saying the shark in the video appeared to be swimming normally. comments on facebook ran the gamut, with viewers guessing the type of shark and the reason for its shoreline jaunt. in the wake of a 10-month harmful algal bloom in southwest florida, one post jokingly

announced a new breed, “the red tide Shark.�

Lisa Varano of Bradenton wrote: “i’m sure it’s looking for food of any kind. poor shark’s food sources have been all but depleted. on the other hand, i’m glad he or she is there. that brings hope.� rudy Kronauge of naples posted: “Blacktips hunt predominantly schooling fish and often hunt right in the surf to trap them in shallow water and against dry land.� a few people mused it was a nurse shark — a species that seldom bites people. as far as the impact of red tide on the gulf of mexico and Sarasota Bay, Kerr said the fWc has been tracking it in manatee county since last fall when it began showing up in background concentrations.

She stressed the importance of sharks on the ecosystem as apex predators — a species that has no natural predators and, if threatened, can impact the food chain.

Like other sea life, she said sharks can be affected by high concentrations of Karenia brevis and by consuming red tide-infected prey. red tide can cause sharks to lose their equilibrium, twist, struggle and become paralyzed, Kerr added.

Blacktip sharks are edible and, according to the fWc, grow up to about 6.5 feet in length, have no minimum size limit and are one of the most common sharks in florida’s coastal waters. the fWc encourages the public to report shark or other fish kills on its hotline at 800-636-0511.

A photo clipped from the Aug. 30 video of a blacktip shark by Holmes Beach Police Officer Tom Fraser shows the shark finning and skimming the shallow water at the edge of the shoreline near the Manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach.

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Rotary Club of AMI contributes to AME character building By ryan paice islander reporter School isn’t just for intellectual development.

School also is where students develop character. the rotary club of anna maria island donated $3,000 Sept. 5 to anna maria elementary, with $2,000 earmarked for the character education Books program. the money will purchase character-building books based on monthly themes to classrooms, where teachers will integrate the lessons.

September’s theme is peace, as international peace day is Sept. 21. october’s theme will be bullying, to go with national Bullying prevention month. during the school year, students also will learn about gratitude, kindness, self-control, tolerance, cooperation, honesty and responsibility.

“We’re hoping to give them skills to make better choices in their lives,” Judith rup, vice president of the island rotary club, said Sept. 6. “Kids are faced with multiple choices every day: ‘Who do i play with? Who do i sit with? do i tell a lie? do i do my homework?’

So, we want to give them some tools to let them make

better choices.” ame guidance counselor Susan tabicman, who also heads up the character-building program, said it has been an outstanding program for students since it began in 2013-14. “the kids love the books,” she said Sept. 5. “So i’m so grateful for the rotary, because the children get

the message out of the books, and the books are very well done. it’s a wonderful program.” another $550 from rotary is helping celebrate peace day, including a visit from manatee High School’s drumline, a peace pole and flags. also, $450 will be used to purchase books for the media center.

Judith Rup, left, vice president of the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island, presents Anna Maria Elementary guidance counselor Susan Tabicman with $3,000 for the Character Education Books Program, International Peace Day and books for the media center, while students show off some of the character books.

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By Ryan Paice, ryan@islander.org

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• Wednesday, Sept. 12, districtwide early release, 1:45 p.m.

• Friday, Sept. 21, International Peace Day. • Friday, Sept. 28-Thursday, Oct. 4, book fair.

• Wednesday, Oct. 3, literacy night, 5 p.m.

• Monday, Oct. 8, school advisory council meeting, 3:30 p.m.

• Friday, Oct. 12, early release for elementary schools, 1 p.m.

• Monday, Oct. 15, no school, record day.

• Friday, Oct. 19, districtwide early release, 1 p.m.

• Thursday, Oct. 25, school picture retake day. anna maria elementary is at 4700 gulf drive, Holmes Beach. for more information, call the school at 941708-5525.

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Students observe Pete Gross of Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring as he conducts a loggerhead nest excavation Sept. 5. The nest held 110 hatchlings that had already gone to the Gulf of Mexico waters. The fifth-graders at Anna Maria Elementary observed on the beach at 50th Street — near the school at 4700 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach. Turtle watch volunteers routinely dig into a nest 72 hours after it hatches to collect data. Islander Photo: Courtesy AMITW

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Scout night at AME

Island Players open 70th season with mystery

Scoutmaster Chuck Reynolds, left, and assistant scoutmaster Mike Hartsaw prepare to recruit students with a Boy Scouts Night in the Anna Maria Elementary cafeteria Sept. 6. Troop 22 meets 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays at the Palma Sola Presbyterian Church, 6510 Third Ave. W. Islander Photos: Ryan Paice Assistant scoutmaster Mike Hartsaw, left, hands out flyers for Cub Scout Troop 22, open to children across the district. Eight parents attended scout night Sept. 6 at Anna Maria Elementary, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

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Welcome to the playhouse.

Enter the cool theater, find your seats and wait for the house lights to go down — the 70th season of the island players will take the stage thursday, Sept. 20. an agatha christie play, “the unexpected guest,” will open the season with a mystery. it has elements of her thrillers: family secrets, adultery, twists, turns and an uncertain outcome to keep even seasoned theatergoers guessing. the cast includes daniel coppinger and colin Brady, alternately playing the role of richard Warwick, and Sylvia marnie portraying wife Laura.

Heiko Knipfelberg appears onstage as michael Starwedder, the unexpected guest, and, also directs the play.

Valerie Lipscomb is miss Bennett. Jeffrey Steiger is Jan Warwick. caroline cox is cast as mrs. Warwick.

Brady also portrays Henry angell, and coppinger doubles as inspector thomas.

Kristin mazzitelli has the role of Sergeant cadwallander and mark Shoemaker is Julian farrar. the play runs thursday, Sept. 20-Sunday Sept. 30, and is co-produced by Bortell’s Lounge, 10002 gulf drive, anna maria and the island players. performances will be in the theater at 10009 gulf drive, anna maria, at 8 p.m. tuesdaySaturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. the theater is dark mondays.

The box office is open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. MondaySaturday. The box office also will open one hour before each show for will call and sales.

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Island labor languishes during slow holiday

By Sandy ambrogi islander reporter Between patchy rain and lingering red tide, anna maria island workers saw a long, slow weekend in place of a usually bustling end-of-summer holiday. though restaurants and lodgings rebounded somewhat from the slowdown of prior weeks, Labor day numbers were far from traditional highs.

“We have a line. We have people on the patio. We have people on the beach,” a busy worker reported as the weekend got underway early afternoon Sept. 1. at the anna maria island Beach cafe at the manatee public Beach, 4000 gulf drive, Holmes Beach. for weeks, the public beach seemed deserted, with an empty parking lot and no one on the shore.

But through the Labor day weekend, the beach showed signs of life — when patchy thunderstorms were not running beachgoers for indoor cover and to their cars.

Accommodations were easy to find on Anna Maria island, with lodgings experiencing lower occupancies and incidental travelers enjoying their pick of rooms or rental houses. elliot falcione, executive director of the Bradenton area convention and Visitors center, said in a phone interview Sept. 6 that island business owners informed him they were slow over the holiday weekend. “one lodging reported a 10 percent occupancy,” falcione said.

Barbara Baker of anna maria island resorts said the weekend was “more like a regular summertime weekend.” the four properties — tortuga, tropic isle, tradewinds and Sea Side — had some cancellations Baker said, but others kept their reservations, enjoying the pool and island activities.

Bungalow Beach resort, on the gulf in Bradenton Beach, reported an occupancy of 100 percent Sept. 1 and an occupancy of 86 percent Sept. 2, according to owner gayle Luper. falcione said the BacVB would launch a campaign to lure visitors to the island as soon as the area has consistent clearing of red tide. He said the BacVB would cast a 100-mile net across central florida, hoping to bring day-trippers and overnighters to ami.

“We are evaluating the conditions every day,” he

Beachgoers, along with gulls, enjoy the morning Sept. 3 — Labor Day — at Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Manatee Ave., Holmes Beach. Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce vice president Cathy Pizzo said, “It did my heart good to see all those chairs and umbrellas back out on the sand.” Islander Photo: Courtesy AMICofC said. “We will use television and social media, but we have to be loyal to our customers and be sure it’s clear before we act.” in the meantime, falcione asked locals to act like tourists and frequent restaurants and attractions. Some say locals played a major role in keeping island and cortez eateries busy over the holiday weekend. the Beach Bistro, 6600 gulf drive, Holmes Beach, had 100 reservations on its books for Sept. 2, an overflowing bar and walk-ins looking to dine. the Waterfront restaurant, 111 S. Bay Blvd., anna maria, reported steady customers all weekend, perhaps encouraged by a Labor day special of 25 percent off the check. max Burke-phillips said the Labor day weekend at Blue marlin grill, 121 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach,

was “strong, but still down about a quarter from the traditional Labor day numbers.”

“We are getting great support from our locals,” Burke-phillips said on the phone Sept. 3. at Hurricane Hanks, 5346 gulf drive, Holmes Beach, anne marie Brennie reported a good Labor day weekend. Hanks carried the holiday bump into the week, hosting a Sept. 5 fundraiser that was cosponsored by A Paradise Realty to benefit Anna Maria island turtle Watch and Shorebird monitoring. falcione emphasized, “September is traditionally our slowest month of the year for tourism. We’ve had the biggest slowdown in a very, very long time. But we have plans. We must turn this negative into a positive.

We just have to get through this.” the plan is to keep moving forward.

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Hayes Hatcher Patterson was born Aug. 7 to Mike and Lindsey Patterson, who grew up on Anna Maria Island and live in Jupiter. Hayes has a big brother, Finn. And grandparents Rose Mary Patterson and Ted and Kathy Geeraerts reside on Anna Maria Island. Hayes weighted 8 pounds, 12 ounces at birth.

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Paradise Center observes Jewish holidays

the paradise resource center on Longboat Key will observe Jewish holidays Sept. 18, Sept. 19, Sept.

24 and oct. 1. the center will close the afternoon of Sept. 18 and all day on the other dates. ongoing classes at the center include yoga for seniors tuesdays, Zumba and pilates combo for seniors thursdays and intermediate bridge fridays. the center will offer free memory and lifestyle screenings 1-3 p.m. tuesday, oct. 2, and host a “medicare made clear” workshop at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, oct. 3. the suggested donation for the workshop is $10. the center is at 567 Bay isles road, Longboat Key, at temple Beth israel. for more, call the center at 941-383-6493.

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Four “island originals” — Mary Kaekel Bonagura, Joan Gunther Pettigrew, Christine Van Zandt and Sherry M. Tripp — gather for a reunion of sorts. Together they went to first-grade at Anna Maria Elementary and stayed in Manatee schools through graduation from Manatee High School. Van Zandt, who submitted the photo, wrote to The Islander, “We shared lots of laughs and memories. No new secrets revealed.”

She also remembered, “Mary, Sherry and I were the tallest in our class at AME. We always stood in the back row for pictures.” Islander Photo: Courtesy Christine Van Zandt

Gloria Dei plans Medicare forum

gloria dei Lutheran church will host a presentation on medicare at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, in the fellowship hall. devin Johnson of insurance consultants of florida will describe “what medicare is and what it is not” and explore the differences between supplemental and advantage coverage plans.

“He is a local insurance broker with more than 10 years of experience in the health insurance market,” gloria dei pastor, the rev. rosemary Wheeler Backer, said in a news release.

She added, “He will not be here to sell insurance” but will provide information to help people make informed decisions about coverage. the forum is the second in a series of local information-sharing programs at gloria dei, 6608 marina drive, Holmes Beach. for more, call Backer at 941-778-1813.

Cortez artist Anne Abgott recently won the Eddie and Roberta Dyer Award at the San Diego Watercolor Society show for her painting “Nice Flea Market.” Abgott shows her work at the Artists’ Guild Gallery in Holmes Beach and also the Studio at Gulf and Pine in Anna Maria. Islander Courtesy Photo

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Showing off their hometown news at Chateau Margaux in Margaux, France, Aug. 23, are islanders Terry Tarras, left, Sharon Tarras, Debi Wohlers, Lori Waggoner, Laurie Hicks and Marty Hicks.

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Jason F. Officer, 44, formerly of Bloomington, Minnesota, died Aug. 28.

Arrangements are by McNearney-Schmidt Funeral and Cremation in Shakopee, Minnesota.

Mr. Officer is survived by his mother, Kathleen MacKenzie of Holmes Beach; father Frans and wife Sandy; sister Michelle; brother Officer Darren; step-family Jennifer and husband Pete Psyck, Heather and husband Dan Kinsella, Christopher and wife Vivian MacKenzie, Kirk MacKenzie, Jackie, Leslie and Lacy Wilda.

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Streetlife

By Kathy Prucnell

Island police blotter

Anna Maria Aug. 23, 100 block of Gull Drive, found property.

A property manager found a .40 caliber Glock left in a rental unit and turned it into the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. MCSO checked for warrants and injunctions before returning the handgun to the owner.

Aug. 26, Bayfront Park, 316 N. Bay Blvd., lost person. While on patrol, a Manatee County sheriff’s deputy encountered a man who said he was lost. The deputy helped the man recall his residence by driving around the city and he was reunited with his family.

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Holmes Beach police arrest Indiana man for DUI

Holmes Beach police arrested a motorist in the early morning Aug. 28 for driving erratically and allegedly under the influence.

Joshua Vondersaar, 42, was arrested at 1:06 a.m. in the 400 block of 73rd Street after he drove off the road in the 5300 block of Gulf Drive and again in the 7300 block of Palm Drive.

Vondersaar Vondersaar told police he had consumed a minimal amount of beer with friends at a bar and was on his way home. Police reported the man lost his balance and performed poorly on field-sobriety tests.

Officers transported Vondersaar to the Manatee County jail, where he refused to provide breath samples.

Vondersaar was assigned a $500 bond, which he posted, and he was released from jail.

Attorney Brett McIntosh entered a not guilty plea Aug. 29 for Vondersaar.

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couple argued about one person not having a job and not paying attention to the other. Police determined the argument did not turn physical.

Anna Maria is policed by the MCSO. Bradenton Beach Aug. 13, Via Roma condominiums, 2408 Gulf Drive N., theft. Rings in a heart-shaped tin were reported stolen. The owner of the jewelry told Bradenton Beach police she forgot them in a unit during her stay in July. She took the rings on vacation, fearing they might be stolen from her Tampa home.

Bradenton Beach is policed by BBPD. Cortez Sept. 1, 3600 block of 117th Street West, domestic.

A deputy responded to a disturbance involving a couple who had been drinking. The officer spoke to both par-

Sex offender visits Holmes Beach

A 72-year-old male sex offender registered a temporary address in Holmes Beach Aug. 30.

Convicted of sexual offenses in Polk County in 1995, the offender reported he was visiting the 100 block of 30th Street, according to a Sept. 4 email from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

The FDLE registry indicates other sex offenders in the area Sept. 5: • A 49-year-old male offender in the 2900 block of Avenue C in Holmes Beach.

• A 56-year-old male offender in the 4200 block of the 129th Street West in Cortez.

• A 54-year-old male offender in the 100 block of Crescent Avenue in Anna Maria.

• A 60-year-old male offender in the 100 block of Ninth Street North in Bradenton Beach.

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Cortez is policed by the MCSO. Holmes Beach Sept. 1, Jessie’s Island Store, trespass. A 28-yearold woman from New York went into the store asking to use the clerk’s cellphone. When the clerk told her no, the woman yelled and refused to leave. The woman was warned for trespass and a Holmes Beach police officer transported her off the island.

Sept. 1, Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, 4000 Gulf Drive, suspicious circumstances. HBPD was called to Blake Medical Center in Bradenton after a 21-year-old woman, who was found collapsed on the Palma Sola Causeway, reported she’d been at a beach cafe. Police later learned from her father she may have taken prescription drugs while drinking a Long Island ice tea.

Sept. 1, Freckled Fin, 5337 Gulf Drive, public urination. On patrol, an officer observed a man urinating on a sculpture at the entrance of the bar/restaurant.

The man told police he was relieving himself in public because he didn’t want to leave his girlfriend to use the restroom.

Sept. 3, 5300 block of Gulf Drive, warrants.

Holmes Beach police arrested a 25-year-old motorist on three warrants out of Hillsborough County after pulling him over for speeding. He was transported to the Manatee County jail.

Sept. 3, 100 block of 51st Street, fight. Holmes Beach police responded to a backyard fight. A 51-yearold man reported a 25-year-old woman hit him in the face. The man said he’d thrown a pair of pants at a roommate, who was “making out” with the woman, to complain about clothing strewn on a bathroom floor.

The woman fled. Police found her hiding in the 5300 block of Holmes Boulevard. She told police she fought with someone, but had no idea why. The woman had a swollen lip. The man sustained cuts. All parties refused medical treatment. The man declined to press charges.

Sept. 3, 200 block of 72nd Street, construction on holiday. Police responded to an anonymous report of a construction ordinance violation. An officer advised an Eason Builders Group employee about the ordinance and the work stopped. The report was referred to code enforcement.

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Holmes Beach Officer Josh Fleischer and Sgt. Vern McGowin are hitting the streets and stores, collecting prizes and promoting National Night Out in Holmes Beach. The event will be Oct. 2 at city hall field and will feature children’s bike giveaways, bounce houses and slides, games and music, food and beverages — all free. Islander File Photo

Dems to meet Sept. 17 the anna maria island democratic club will all i’m Saying” on Wedu. hold its monthly meeting monday, Sept. 17, at the a buffet lunch will be served. img clubhouse, 4350 el conquistador parkway, the cost will be $17 for members and $20 for Bradenton. nonmembers. the guest speaker will be journalist ernest registration begins at 11:15 a.m.

Hooper, a columnist and editor for the tampa Bay for more information, contact Harry Kamberis times and host of the public affairs show “that’s at 941-779-0564.

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Hug a neighbor. eat, drink, be merry. take a chance, win a prize. everyone is welcome and there is no charge to attend. everything, food and fun, is free on night out in Holmes Beach. the local observance of national night out will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, at city field, 5801 Marina drive, Holmes Beach. “‘national night out’ is an islandwide opportunity for police and members of the community to informally discuss community concerns and strengthen our partnerships,” HBpd chief William tojaker said in a news release. the chief said the event will feature children’s activities, games with prizes, bounce houses, a dunk tank and, plenty of bicycle giveaways, music, food and beverages. Waste pro will be grilling hot dogs and other food will be provided by local restaurants. thousands of u.S. and canadian communities annually observe national night out. the majority of celebrations take place the first Tuesday in August but some communities, including Holmes Beach, celebrate on the first Tuesday in October. observances also take place on u.S. military bases worldwide. for more information, contact HBpd Sgt. Vern mcgowin at mcgowinv@holmesbeach.org or 941708-5804.

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in the event of an emergency, call 911. to report information on island crime, call the mcSo anna maria substation, 941-708-8899; Bradenton Beach police, 941-778-6311; or Holmes Beach police, 941-708-5804.

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Islanders rise to red tide challenge, support wildlife

By chrisann Silver esformes islander reporter red tide levels dropped and anna maria island beaches returned to their former beauty the first week of September.

However, island businesses and organizations dependent upon the health of the gulf of mexico suffered in the wake of the recent red tide crisis, as did wildlife. a paradise realty and Hurricane Hanks restaurant, both in Holmes Beach, pooled together on a fundraiser to support anna maria island turtle Watch and Shorebird monitoring, according to a paradise marketing and public relations director Sharon Hoatland. “We sat down together to decide what was being hurt most by the red tide and that was our wildlife, our under-the-sea friends,� Hoatland said. “We thought of turtle watch and contacted them to see if we could help.�

Through a 50-50 cash raffle matched by the sponsors, a silent auction and food and libation donations from Hurricane Hanks, more than $2,300 was raised for amitW. a paradise sales manager Kathy nunnally won the support we received from this event.� raffle and donated her winnings to turtle watch. according to fox, the money will help repair an “Bless her heart,� amitW executive director Suzi atV used for beach patrols during nesting season. She fox said, adding, “i couldn’t be more thrilled with the said the vehicle was used more frequently in august, Kathy Nunnally, sales manager at A Paradise Realty, left, and Sue Carroll, an associate with A Paradise, oversee a signup sheet Sept.

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Suzi Fox, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring executive director, and Brian Mathae, owner of Hurricane Hanks, thank people Sept. 5 for attending a benefit at the Holmes Beach restaurant to raise money to support AMITW. Islander Photo: Karen Riley-Love

during the red tide event. fox said funds beyond what is needed for the atV repairs would go to outreach in schools.

She also said the event was so successful that it was dubbed “first annual turtle Watch Wednesday� and Hurricane Hanks and a paradise will team up again Sept. 4, 2019, for the event. meanwhile, in another effort to combat the impact of red tide on the area’s economy, Bradenton Beach offered its support to John Banyas, owner of n.e. taylor Boat Works, cortez Bait and Seafood and Swordfish Grill and Tiki Bar in Cortez. at a Sept. 6 city commission meeting, Banyas said he is applying for a special activity license through the florida fish and Wildlife conservation commission for a temporary emergency permit to harvest fish and mullet with gill nets within a 5-mile radius of a red tide bloom — before fish die and go to waste.

Banyas said the license requires the support of a municipal or state government. He said he went to Bradenton Beach because it’s his hometown and the license would benefit the city by reducing the amount of dead fish. “this idea would help ensure mullet are harvested and consumed at local fish houses, instead of fish being killed by red tide and washing onto public beaches and residential waterways and canals,� Banyas said. He offered to allow fWc representatives to accompany pLeaSe See tURtLeS, neXt page

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By Lisa Neff

Shark! Squirrel?

When the islander recently posted a shark video to its facebook page, views skyrocketed within a few days to more than 75,000 and hundreds liked and shared the post. to summarize the response to the video: Wow! When the islander posted a squirrel video to its facebook page, not many hit “like.” after a week, the video scored just two shares, seven likes and less than 1,600 impressions. to summarize the response to the video: meh.

Yet, the second video told the story of the fox squirrel, an animal Neff unique to florida and georgia that nests in Spanish moss and is protected in the state due tURtLeS continued from page 22 his fisherman to ensure any parameters they set are observed.

He said he received letters of support from the manatee county Board of commissioners and u.S. rep Vern Buchanan, r-Longboat Key. after a legal review by city attorney ricinda perry, the mayor and commissioners unanimously agreed to support Banyas.

“Bradenton Beach has always had a close relationship with the commercial fishing village of Cortez,” mayor John chappie said. “We’re like brother and sister out here. We’ve been connected since the beginning.” during public comment, Bradenton Beach resident Jim Hassett said, “this sounds like a wonderful thing; for the good of mankind and cleaning up the red tide.”

The squirrel is an animal that gets little respect.

Islander Photo: Pixabay mostly to habitat loss. i saw a fox squirrel a couple of years ago on a trip to a state park near ocala, and spent the rest of the afternoon in the woods, hoping to get just one more glimpse. it was an extraordinary experience, but i’ve collected memorable observations of common gray squirrels as well, including in my backyard in anna maria, where they performed acrobatic feats on fences and a “squirrel-proof” bird feeder. i think people forget squirrels are wildlife — even those the neighbor has trained to accept peanuts and orange slices.

Google “squirrel” and you’ll find “Why I Hate Squirrels” and similar blogs and pages. Have you ever heard people say “i hate manatees” and proceed to describe the lengths they’d go to keep the animal from their “territory”? Yet, i knew a man who called a pair of coveralls his “squirrel suit,” which he stepped into whenever he went out to set poison or shoot pellets at squirrels. one november many years ago, the man set out poison and the next april, after a winter thaw in illi-

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nois, the carcasses of about a dozen squirrels were found on the parkway in my neighborhood. thinking about this makes me wonder about human reaction to or interaction with animals, as i’m certain that if the spring thaw had revealed the remains of a dozen bobcats, the man would have been prosecuted.

Some people seem to have great regard for all animals. others have no regard.

But most people seem to be on a scale, thinking of pets differently than that poor group of animals known as “livestock.” as for wildlife, people love some species and loathe others. people demand protections for some animals and endorse or dismiss the culling or loss of others. consider responses to the recent outbreak of red tide in the region. the deaths of dolphins and manatees were counted and brought outcry, protest, displays of grief. fish deaths were measured by tons and produced complaints about odor and concerns about damage to the local economy.

With this on my mind, i’m reading “Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We eat: Why it’s So Hard to think Straight about animals,” a book by psychologist Hal Herzog.

Herzog is an anthrozoologist, a scientist who studies human-animal interactions. in “Some We Love,” he writes about why humans like, love and loathe creatures and explores what seems contradictory behavior — like protesting cockfights and eating chicken. presently, i’m learning about freudian projection and, when i’m done with the book, i hope to better understand why squirrels get so little respect.

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Magic 10-11 team wins inaugural tournament

By Kevin P. Cassidy Islander Reporter Long-time islanders who know I’ve spent many years and logged hundreds of hours coaching young soccer players at the community center in Anna Maria, whether recreational leagues or for the once 400-member strong Island Futball Club.

I’m still coaching, although I’m now putting my energy into the Bradenton G.T. Bray Park-based Manatee Magic soccer club.

I recently had the pleasure of leading a new team of 10 and 11 year old boys, a group that includes Cassidy former Anna Maria Elementary student Gregory Jordan, to its first competitive soccer matches. The team played the Tampa Bay Labor Day tourney at Premier Sports Campus in east Bradenton.

I entered the team to help them cut their competitive teeth, so to speak, and prepare for the upcoming United Soccer Association season, which kicks off in October. I cautioned the parents to be patient and not to judge the boys on wins and losses.

All the boys did was go out and win every game on their tourney schedule and a first-place trophy.

Their first game Sept. 1 against Heartland Soccer Club was a bit shaky. The boys fell behind 1-0, but that deficit was erased by a beautiful strike from Jordan, who intercepted a goal kick and fired a looping shot over the goalie’s head to tie the score at 1-1. Ethan Yurkovich notched the game winner when he hit a hard-angle shot from the right side that found the back of the net to give the Magic a 2-1 victory.

The boys went on to record a 5-2 victory in their Sept. 2 match over the West Florida Flames and followed with a 4-1 victory over Oldsmar in the afternoon.

The boys put an exclamation point on their weekend when they rolled to a 4-0 victory over the host Lake-

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Manatee Magic U12 Boys: Oscar Santibanez, Frankie Vitori, Joseph DeJongh, Gregory Jordan, Kaleb Madrid, Ethan Yurkovich, Dennis Botts, Coach Kevin Cassidy, Isaac Aragon, Owen Jones, Dielo Probst, Fabian Ramirez, Alejo Lopez and Assistant Coach Frank Vitori.

wood Ranch Chargers in their final tournament match, completing the weekend with a 4-0 record.

The boys played stronger as the tournament progressed, also learning their positional responsibilites on the team. They were led by central midfielder Fabian Ramirez, who paced the Magic with seven goals in the tourney. Owen Jones scored three goals, Jordan finished with two and Ethan Yurkovich, DeJongh and Frankie Vitori each chipped in goals.

The Magic 10-11 boys are looking forward to their regular season on the pitch, though their expectations may have improved a bit.

Horseshoe news There was no need for playoffs during last week’s horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall horseshoe pits as both days produced outright winners during pool play.

The Sept. 5 games saw Gary Howcroft overcome

Center of Anna Maria Island staff greet people Sept. 8 at the entrance of the AMF Bradenton Lanes, 4208 Cortez Road W., for the LaPensee Bowling Tournament. The event was a sell-out for the center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

three 10-point deficits to win every match and record the only 3-0 pool-play record, winning the day’s proceedings.

The Sept. 8 games saw the team of Hank Huyghe and Dom Livedoti earn the day’s bragging rights with the lone 3-0 record during pool play.

Play gets underway at 9 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. Warmups begin at 8:45 a.m. followed by random team selection.

There is no charge to play and everyone is welcome.

Key Royale golf news Heavy afternoon rains shut down all golf activities at the Key Royale Club last week. Regular action will resume when the course dries out.

Jami Zavala, 7, left, dines with his mother, Jessica, father Paul and sister Lexann, 3, before the Sept. 8 challenge on the lanes gets started at the Center of Anna Maria Island LaPensee Bowling Tournament. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

The winner of the 50/50 cash raffle at the center bowling challenge, Martha Jones of team Duncan, collects $600 from centerboard chairman David Zaccagnino. Jones donated a portion of her winnings back to the center. Islander Photo: Karen Riley Love

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Anna Maria Island Tides

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Head north to Tampa Bay for clean water, good fishing By capt. danny Stasny islander reporter fishing around anna maria island remains consistently good to the north. fishing tampa Bay and the Manatee River is yielding many species of fish — most of them readily taking the bait offered. Some likely fleeing red tide.

Speaking of red tide, i am hearing that things are clearing up. areas around Longboat pass and coquina Beach are showing signs of life again. as the red tide bloom diminishes, we should see things return to normal in the weeks to come.

Stasny thanks to gordon for a big blow in the Gulf. Let’s keep our fingers crossed.

Reports of ample bait fish in Longboat Pass is encouraging. i’m also hearing about snook in the surf at coquina and Whitney beaches.

Back to fishing in Tampa Bay. Numerous species of fish are being caught — Spanish mackerel and mangrove snapper are taking the hook in good numbers, especially around the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

You’ll likely encounter bluefish, ladyfish and jack ceia and miguel bays is proving to be good. Snook and redfish — both catch-and-release for the time crevalle in these areas as well.

Fishing shallower water around the flats of Terra being — are being fairly cooperative. Spotted seatrout are taking the hook, too, but in the deeper grass areas.

You can count on catching mangrove snapper on the deep grass, too. capt. Jason Stock is working charters inshore throughout the flats of southern Tampa Bay. Targeting redfish is proving to be good during morning low tides for his sportfishers. Casting live bait or artificials into schooling reds is yielding a good fight with slot-size and over-slot size fish. Fishing mangrove edges or sandbars on the edge of the flat is a good way to locate these fish.

While targeting reds, Stock is hooking into numerous snook. Also, fishing deeper water in the bay — deep grass or over structure — is resulting in Spanish mackerel, bluefish and sharks. moving offshore, Stock is hooking into large permit around reefs and wrecks in the gulf of mexico.

Capt. Aaron Lowman is catching his share of fish while in Tampa Bay. While dock fishing, Lowman is finding a variety of species, including redfish, snook, mangrove snapper and flounder.

Jack crevalle and ladyfish are in these areas, too, especially where large schools of glass minnows exist. free-lining live shiners or adding a split shot Scarlett McGrath of Georgia, visiting grandparents to the rig is proving to be successful.

Les and Mona McGrath of Mt. Vernon condos in Lowman says fishing structure in Tampa Bay is Cortez, attracted two sheepshead to her hook Sept. 1 producing Spanish mackerel for his anglers. with live shrimp while fishing the canal that leads to Jim Malfese at the Rod & Reel Pier is seeing Sarasota Bay. clean water and no dead fish which means it’s time Southernaire Fishing Charters

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Evan, Lucas, Daniel and David Marichal. father, son and grandsons from New Jersey, fished offshore Sept. 2 with Capt. Warren Girle. Using live shiners for bait, the group enticed plenty of action from a school of Spanish mackerel.

to venture out to the R&R and fish.

Pier fishers using live shrimp as bait are hooking into mangrove snapper, flounder and an occasional redfish. Using larger baits — ladyfish or pinfish — is resulting in some over-slot snook. finally, Spanish mackerel are being caught on small silver spoons or white jigs. capt. Warren girle is working inshore with good results. fishing structure in tampa Bay is yielding Spanish mackerel and mangrove snapper, which are being taken with live shiners as bait. fishing deep grass areas in tampa Bay is producing spotted seatrout and bluefish. On shallower flats, Girle is leading his sportfishing clients to some lively hookups on snook and redfish.

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Businesses move, take breaks, spruce up, celebrate

Big Fish finds new pond nicole Skaggs, owner of Big fish real estate, found a new location for her company. after selling her building at the end of June at 5351 gulf drive, Holmes Beach, to mike and debbie Hynds, Skaggs has moved to 3909 e. Bay drive, Holmes Beach in a building shared with other professional offices.

Skaggs said she purchased the upstairs suite about the same time she sold to Hynds.

Skaggs said the expanded space would allow the sales team to better serve clients and her property management program, which she hopes to expand.

“We have introduced new technology to the program, and owners are getting a better value than ever for our services. Since we are not one size fits all, we can tailor our services to fit our clients. Companies should be rethinking the old business models,” Skaggs said. for more information about Big fish, call 941779-2289.

Suncoast relocates off island Sept. 1 saw Suncoast real estate leave anna maria island and consolidate at a location near cortez Plaza East — home of Bed, Bath & Beyond.

Julie royal, president of the company, said after 20 years on the island, “rents just got too high and the company needed something more affordable.”

SunCoast opened its mainland office at 4422 Fifth St. W., Bradenton, two years ago and will operate

there, closing the office in the Island Shopping Center at 5402 marina drive, Holmes Beach.

“We are still working on the island, of course,” Royal said. We just moved the office.” for more information on Suncoast real estate, call 941-779-0202.

Scavengers adds island location the storefront vacated in the island Shopping center in Holmes Beach isn’t staying empty.

Scavengers Marketplace, an indoor flea-market style business in palmetto, is opening a second location on anna maria island in the Holmes Beach spot vacated by Suncoast real estate at 5402 marina drive.

Scavengers features local artists, antique and vintage items and one-of-a-kind decor, as well as consignments. no word yet on an opening date.

Scavengers donates booth space at its palmetto location to Moonracer Rescue, a nonprofit pet rescue operated by islander newspaper employees Lisa Williams and toni Lyon. maybe an island location is in their future, too.

No fireworks….again the Sandbar restaurant in anna maria is not having any luck with its firework displays in 2018.

A pyrotechnic company kerfuffle kept the Sandbar’s July Fourth fireworks show from happening — with less than an hour’s notice. the Labor day failure was better. the Sandbar notified its Facebook friends at 10:33 a.m. Sept. 3 that the fireworks company had determined the weather from Tropical Storm Gordon would prohibit the fireworks show planned for this evening.

“We are sorry about this, as we were looking forward to a great show as well, but safety is number one,” the post stated. maybe a third attempt will be the charm.

Just on vacation Lots of restaurants are closed in September — some for weeks or some for a couple of days for sprucing-up.

The Starfish Company and Market in Cortez is on

vacation through Sept.16. the enrich Bistro, 5629 manatee avenue, Bradenton is on break and will reopen for dinner thursday, Sept. 20, and lunch will begin again tuesday, Sept. 25. island ocean Star, 902 S. Bay Blvd., anna maria, closed for two weeks beginning Sept. 8. cupcake delights, 3324 east Bay drive, Holmes Beach, is taking a break from baking and will reopen tuesday Sept. 26.

Bridge tender inn and dockside Bar shut down for several days after Labor day for some clean up and reopened Sept. 7.

Blue marlin grill in Bradenton Beach usually takes a break in September, but opted instead to close for a break in december. the feast restaurant in Holmes Beach also opted to stay open through September this year.

Businesses say a drop in august revenues played a role in skipping the normal fall hiatus and keeping doors open.

AMOB turns 21, celebrates with specials The first Anna Maria Oyster Bar opened Sept. 15, 1997. to celebrate the restaurant chain’s anniversary, on Saturday Sept. 15, prices at amoBs will be rolled back to 1997 prices — $4.99 all-you-eat-fish and chips, $2.10 margaritas — how can a party not be far behind? continuing owner John Horne’s push for local business, the anna maria oyster Bar at the pier will feature some $5 specials through September. it’s the perfect time to sit on the deck overlooking the sound and enjoy a breakfast or some fish tacos without fighting the seasonal traffic.

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BY Sandy Ambrogi

Inspired by the Jimmy Buffett lifestyle, One Particular Harbour on Perico Island gathered a beach bag full of awards at the Southeast Building Council conference.

Winners were announced in August at the organization’s Orlando convention. The contest drew 400 entries in 70 categories from 12 states.

One Particular Harbour by Margaritaville in Minto’s Harbour Isle collected four Silver Aurora awards for best multifamily housing community and a Grand Aurora award for multifamily residential housing community of the year.

The SEBC presents Aurora Awards annually for community planning, product design and interior merchandising.

Minto Communities is working with Margaritaville Holdings to develop One Particular Harbour, including 132 luxury residences and a marina, with 55 wet slips, 128 dry slips and a ship’s store.

The neighborhood features island-inspired designs with views of Anna Maria Sound. Priced from the high $400,000s, residences range up to 1,650-square feet with two or three bedrooms.

The developers announced plans in August for a five-story Compass hotel adjacent to the marina with 101 guest rooms and a three-story companion build-

ing with 30 guest rooms, at 12300 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

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It takes a village, including the village’s businesses, to raise a child.

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce and the School District of Manatee County will name the winners of the 28th Annual Business and Education Partnerships Awards at 7:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 21, at Manatee Technical College, 6305 State Road 70 E., Bradenton.

Attending the breakfast is free. Businesses with island ties nominated for awards include Anna Maria Oyster Bar and Bowes Imaging Center.

Thirty-eight business partners are nominated for the awards. Nominations were submitted by staff at the

school district and reviewed by a panel of representatives at the chamber.

Local businesses, organizations and nonprofits team with Manatee schools throughout the year to enhance education, as chamber businesses and schools are linked to create opportunities for students.

Partner businesses enhance their image, promote goods and services and encourage volunteerism.

Partner schools expose students and staff to the “world of work.” Staffs have an opportunity for professional development and schools receive donations Biz news: Does your business have an announceof equipment, scholarships, internships and have guest ment to share? Submit your information to news@ islander.org. speakers.

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The sun sets over Anna Maria Sound in this artist’s rendering of One Particular Harbor on Perico Island in west Bradenton. Islander Image: Courtesy Minto Communities

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Ongoing • Through Oct. 8, deadline for nominations for the AMI chamber 2019 Small Business of the Year award. Call: 941-778-1541. Email: info@amichamber.org.

• Through October, noon, third Thursdays. Lunch and Learn seminars, the Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. $10, RSVP required. Call: 941-778-1541.

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LBK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Wednesday, Sept. 12 11:30 a.m. — Networking@Noon, The Lazy Lobster, 5350 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Tracy Fanara of Mote Marine Laboratory will speak. $25 guests, $30 chamber walk-ins, $35 guests.

Rescheduled event. Call: 941-387-9000 Thursday, Sept. 13 5:45 p.m. — BAH/Business after Hours, Anna Maria Princess, 402 Church Ave., Bradenton Beach. $15 members advance, $20 members at dock, $25 guests. Call: 941 387-9000.

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2515 Ave. C, Bradenton Beach, a 1,584 sfla 4bed/3bath duplex with pool built in 1970 on a 5,000 sq ft lot was sold 08/16/18, Morris to Rosenfeld for $735,000.

662 Key Royale Drive, Holmes Beach, a 2,766 sfla / 4,090 sfur 4bed/4bath /2car pool home built in 1970 on a 23,392 sq ft lot was sold 08/08/18, Hartman to Conte for $725,000; list $749,000.

209 71st St., Holmes Beach, a 1,960 sfla / 4,110 sfur 4bed/4bath duplex built in 1987 on a 6,198 sq ft lot was sold 08/07/18, Cardinal to VVC Rentals LLC for $650,000; list $719,000 401 72nd St., Holmes Beach, a 2,843 sfla / 2,891 sfur 3bed/3bath duplex built in 1968 on a 9,374 sq ft lt was sold 08/15/18, Bellagina Properties LLC to Raulerson for $643,000.

2903 Ave. B, Holmes Beach, a 1,464 sfla 4bed/4bath duplex built in 1971 on a 5,000 sq ft lot was sold 08/08/18, Gibbs to Peretz for $460,000.

1801 Gulf Drive N., Unit 242, Runaway Bay, Bradenton Beach, a 1,080 sfla / 1,140 sfur 2bed/2bath condo with shared pool built in 1978 was sold 08/17/18, Eckleman to Fricke for $332,000.

4909 Gulf Drive, Unit 3B, Holmes Beach, a 8,66 sfla / 1,732 2bed/2bath half duplex built in 1985 on a 2,516 sq ft lot was sold 08/15/18, Bishop to Thoopthing for $260,000.

2313 Ave. C, Unit 13, Jack of Hardts Lay Z Liv N, Bradenton Beach, a 651 sfla 1bed/1bath condo with shared pool built in 1979 was sold 08/10/18, Douville to Suazo for $258,000; list $259,900.

1603 Gulf Drive N., Unit 5, Tradewinds, Bradenton Beach, a 540 sfla 1bed/1bath condo with shared pool built in 1971 was sold 08/10/18, Roof to Garcia for $210,000; list $221,900.

Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at Gulf-Bay Realty of Anna Maria, can be reached at 941-778-7244.

PETS YOU CAN HELP! Fosters, volunteers, retailtype help needed for Moonracer No Kill Animal Rescue. Please email: moonraceranimalrescue@gmail.com.

TRANSPORTATION BMW CLASSIC 1994 318ic convertible, white with black top. Great Island car! New top and tires in 2016. Needs work. $1,000.

941-685-8999.

BOATS & BOATING BIMINI BAY SAILING: Small sailboat rentals and instruction. Day. Week. Month. Sunfish, Laser, Windrider 17 and Precision 15. Call Brian at 941-685-1400.

PONTOON BOAT RENTAL Create life long memories. Call 941-778-2121 or see boatflorida.net.

2004 SAILFISH 2100 Bay boat, Anna Maria.

F150 engine, 500 hours, ProFish package, two 160-quart fish boxes, raw water wash down, remote fill (four-stroke), dual battery switch, Bimini top, etc. Maintained and clean. $16,000 (price reduced due to no trailer). Mary Ann, 908-339-2058.

HELP WANTED SATURDAY HOUSEKEEPERS NEEDED for beach resort (7 a.m.-2 p.m.) per unit pay.

Please, call 941-778-6667 for details.

POSITION: FAMILY OWNED and operated independent insurance agency seeks fulltime insurance customer service representative with active 4-40 or 2-20 agent license.

Job description and skill requirements: team-oriented insurance professional, who excels in multi-tasking at a fast pace and delivers excellent customer service. Must have three years experience with independent insurance agency, proficiency working in carrier and agency management systems, current product knowledge, and ability to identify and fulfill client’s insurance needs, properly placing them in the best position possible, while rounding out the agency’s growing book of business. To apply, email resume and best contact information to: brent.moss@greatflorida.com.

REPORTER WANTED: Full- to part-time.

Print media, newspaper experience required.

Apply via email with letter of interest to news@islander.org.

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STELLAR POOL SERVICE: For exceptional “stellar� service call or text, 859-707-8167.

CONNIE’S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, landscaping, cleanups, hauling and more! Insured. 941-778-5294.

ISLAND COMPUTER GUY, 37 years experience. On-site PC repairs, upgrades, buying assistance and training. Call Bill, 941-7782535.

CLEANING: RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, vacation, construction, rentals and power washing. 941-744-7983.

U FLY I drive your car anywhere in the USA. Airport runs, anywhere. Office, 941-4476389. 941-545-6688.

I DON’T CUT corners, I clean corners. Professional, friendly cleaning service since 1999. 941-779-6638. Leave message.

NEED A RIDE to airports? Tampa $65, St. Pete, $55, Sarasota, $30. Gary, 863-4095875. gvoness80@gmail.com.

B-SAFE-RIDES: Airport and personal, Peggy, R.N. Level 2 FBI background checked.Specializing in women and seniors. $39 and up.

727-902-7784.

TRUEBLUE33 MOBILE COMPUTER Service LLC. Reasonable on-site or remote tech support. Call 941-592-7714.

BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS JD’s Window Cleaning looking for storefront jobs in Holmes Beach. I make dirty windows sparkling clean.

941-920-3840.

BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refrigeration. Commercial and residential service, repair and/or replacement. Serving Manatee County and the Island since 1987. For dependable, honest and personalized service, call Bill Eller, 941-795-7411.

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RELAXING MASSAGE IN the convenience of your home or hotel. Massage by Nadia, more than 20 years on Anna Maria Island.

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ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER Service: Repairs, installs. Your local sprinkler company since 1997. Call Jeff, 941-778-2581.

SHELL DELIVERED AND spread. $55/yard.

Hauling all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-7957775, “shell phone� 941-720-0770.

NATURE’S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and installation. 66Tropical landscape specialist. Residential and commercial. 35 years experience. 941-448-6336.

STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE: Shell, lime rock, palms, river rock, construction demolition, fencing, pressure washing, hauling debris and transport. Shark Mark, 941-3016067.

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CUSTOM REMODELING EXPERT. All phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. Insured.

Meticulous, clean, sober and prompt. Paul Beauregard, 941-730-7479.

TILE -TILE -TILE. All variations of ceramic tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, 941-726-3077.

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GRIFFIN’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabinets and wood flooring. Insured and licensed. 941-722-8792.

JERRY’S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry, handyman, light hauling, pressure washing. Jack of all trades. Call 941-778-6170 or 941-4472198.

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