‘Beautiful’ awards. 4 Astheworldterns welcome winter friends. 6
Theatrical toasts. 16
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‘Tiny’ Pine Ave. house investigated. 2
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The Islander editorial, reader letters. 6
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Looking back. 7
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On the government calendar. 8 Make plans, save a date. 10
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Community announcements, activities. 11
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BB adopts 2018-19 budgets. 12 Convenience store expansion planned. 14 BB seeks to grow green campaigns. 15 Community center adds board members. 16 Expect applause from ‘Unexpected Guest.’ 17
Gathering. 18
Obituaries. 18 HBPD organizing Night Out party. 20
Streetlife. 20 Documenting nesting season. 22 Falling into autumn. 23 Islander inducted into MHS sports hall of fame. 24 Clean fun on clean water. 25 Biz Briefs: ‘Dine to the Nines.’ 26 CLASSIFIEDS. 28
PropertyWatch. 28 NYT crossword. 31
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AME celebrates hope on Peace Day
By ryan paice islander reporter Hope for peace is universal. the 17th annual international peace day celebration Sept. 21 at anna maria elementary School brought more than 100 people together for a morning of peace, poetry and song. manatee High School’s drumline arrived nearly 20 minutes late, and the celebration began when the drumming erupted. Jackie featherston, ame principal, and Judith rup, vice president of the rotary club of anna maria island the school’s 17-year peace partner, opened the ceremony with speeches about the importance of individuals working for peace. “celebrating peace day, each of us has an individual responsibility to model peaceful behavior to others so that a chain reaction can happen throughout our world,” featherston said. the mHS drumline led students from the fourth- and fifth-grades — carrying flags from countries around the world — to the peace garden, where they posted the flags at the ame peace pole.
AME students march Sept. 21 with flags from countries around the world during a celebration of International Peace Day. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice the pole was donated after Sept. 11, 2001, by the island rotary club, a partner in peace day and other learning opportunities. Students from every grade read essays and poems they wrote celebrating peace day, and each grade performed a song. after the grades performed, the student body sang
together, “a Song of peace.” as students made their way back to their classrooms, they walked under an olympic flag held up by older students. “it’s a great way to start the day,” rup said. “the kids are so full of hope and enthusiasm. it’s incredible.”
Gulffront and handpicked dead fish from areas that were inaccessible to the tractor. Gov. Rick Scott’s office announced Sept. 18 that the florida department of environmental protection would provide another $4 million in funding to help parts of the state suffering from red tide. that raises the total amount of funding for red tide to $13 million. Scott declared a state of emergency aug. 13 for Manatee, Sarasota and five other Gulf coast counties to release funds to clean up dead marine life. now manatee county’s state of emergency has expired, according to the weekly situation report released by the county public safety department division of emergency management. the county is considering the need to re-declare. red tide along the beaches of anna maria island dragged into the eighth week, measuring moderately high to high concentrations of the toxin, and some businesses were reporting slow traffic. Small Business Administration officials continued to operate a help center at the island Library, 5701 marina drive, Holmes
Beach, to assist business owners with SBa loans offering low interest rates and up to 30-year terms. The office operates 9 a.m.-6 p.m. monday-friday and was to remain open at least through Sept. 28. Scott also reminded business owners that the florida Small Business emergency Bridge Loan program was available for short-term, 180-day borrowing. casey Hoffman owns Zegway by the Bay, 3228 e. Bay drive, Holmes Beach. Her Segway tours depend on good conditions outdoors. She admitted business was slow in September, but was quick to point out the month is traditionally the slowest in the calendar year on the island. “i planned for it. it’s always slow,” Hoffman said. “that’s not to say we haven’t been impacted by the red tide. Just not as much as some others. people have continued to come and take the tours, and we’ve not had any problems with respiratory issues with the riders.” Hoffman said the red tide crisis brought pLeaSe See red tide page 3
Red tide persists, clings to coastline, beyond
By Sandy ambrogi islander reporter the Sept. 19 mid-week florida fish and Wildlife conservation commission map bore out what people living along the coast already knew — red tide was present in some areas of anna maria island after several weeks of diminishing levels of Karenia brevis. from Longboat Key to the northern edge of manatee county, concentrations were high — more than 1,000,000 Karenia b. cells per liter. Some small localized areas did show a slight decrease in concentration. aerial surveys by fWc also indicated the bloom had traveled far into the gulf of mexico. residents along the northern shore of Anna Maria reported dead fish and the accompanying stench. county crews confirmed the fish kills. “Yes. We found fish on the north end. it’s heavier up there,” carmine demilio, parks and grounds operations manager for the manatee county property management department, said Sept. 19. crews continued to run tractors with rakes attached on the
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Pine Avenue ‘tiny house’ prompts investigation
Activity at 421 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, is under investigation by the building department for an unpermitted small building in the yard. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy
needs to have the building permitted. curtis said the structure is connected to power, but lacks plumbing. A code enforcement officer reported taking note of the structure as it was being delivered by truck to the property June 14. mayor dan murphy said Sept. 18 that a tiny house would not be permitted in anna maria, but he did not know if the building code specifically prohibits them. curtis said structures in anna maria must comply with the florida building code, including minimum requirements for room size, and that the building on pine likely would not qualify for a permit. there is no known anna maria zoning category for such a house. Curtis added that, as acting building official, he wasn’t familiar with how the city code deals with tiny houses.”
Red tide in Florida
a bloom of the florida red tide organism, Karenia brevis, persisted in Southwest florida the week ending Sept. 21. in Southwest florida, K. brevis was observed at background to high concentrations in or offshore of pinellas, manatee and Sarasota counties, medium to high concentrations in or offshore of charlotte county, background to high concentrations in or offshore of Lee county and background concentrations in or offshore of collier county. Reports of fish kills were received for multiple locations in and/or offshore of pinellas, manatee, Sarasota, charlotte and Lee counties. respiratory irritation was reported in pinellas, manatee, Sarasota and Lee counties. in northwest florida, K. brevis was observed at very low concentrations in Santa rosa county, very low concentrations in okaloosa county, very low concentrations in Walton county, background to medium concentrations in or offshore of Bay county, background concentrations in gulf county, background concentrations in franklin county and very low concentrations in pasco county. Reports of fish kills were received in and/or offshore of Walton and Bay counties. for more information about red tide in florida, go to myfwc.com/redtidestatus. A cell of Karenia brevis, the species responsible for red tide. Islander Photo: Courtesy Mote Marine Laboratory
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By ryan paice anna maria islander passersby on pine avenue might notice a small building in the side yard at 421 pine ave., anna maria. The structure, which Anna Maria building official Luke curtis referred to as an accessory structure, doesn’t look like a typical shed. With opaque windows and a glass door facing the street, it looks more like a tiny house. anna maria requires property owners to acquire permits for accessory structures, but curtis said Sept. 21 the structure was not permitted by the city and he found no record of property owner John cooper Bennett applying for a permit. curtis is investigating the installation of the structure, and was still searching for a permit request as of Sept. 18. His next step is to contact Bennett and tell him he
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Floating dock inches closer to Bradenton Beach
By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter Bradenton Beach officials have been waiting a long time for a new floating dock at the Historic Bridge Street Pier. According to Police Chief Sam Speciale, the lead on the pier project, a Sept. 20 call to Betalink — the freight forwarder and customs provider listed on the bill of lading for the dock — confirmed it cleared customs and was released that day from storage at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. The dock arrived in a container from Spain on a
cargo ship. The floating dock, which was contracted in April 2017 to be built and installed by Technomarine of North Palm Beach in September 2017, arrived at the port Aug. 16 from the manufacturer, Ronautica Quality Marinas of Spain. Speciale said the Betalink representative also stated the cargo container must be emptied and returned to the port within three days. Speciale said Sept. 20 that Betalink did not provide information on what company picked up the container. The community redevelopment agency, the fundred tide continued from page 1 ing source for the dock, held a special meeting Sept. 13 the business community on Anna Maria together. to determine how to proceed while the dock container “There is so much happening — so many great sat at the port. things to see and do here besides just going to the beach. I think people who come here see what a great time we all have on Anna Maria and in Cortez,� she said. Red tide continued to take its toll on local wildlife. Suzi Fox, executive director of Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring, reported four dead turtles washed ashore on the island Sept. 18-20. A Kemps ridley, a loggerhead, the largest of the four at about 15 pounds, and two green turtles were among the casualties. All were juveniles, but not hatchlings. Fox reported no signs of trauma, suggesting the turtles died from red tide. “It’s just heartbreaking,� she said. On Longboat Key’s beaches, a no-swim advisory was issued Sept. 20 by the Florida Department of Health after high levels of enterococcus were found in a sample taken at a beach access in the 3000 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive. “It wasn’t red tide,� Jennifer Clemente, environmental specialist with FDH, said. “We need to clarify. We don’t close the beaches due to red tide.� According to the FWC maps, the bloom reaches far offshore, with little relief in sight.
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At that meeting, the CRA board directed Speciale to call the port, as well as call and email Technomarine CEO Erik Sanderson daily. Speciale reached Sanderson by email Sept. 18. Sanderson wrote back that day, stating he “believes� the shipment is scheduled to arrive next week at Technomarine in North Palm Beach, and they would not require a staging area in Bradenton Beach, as delivery would be by barge. Sanderson also stated he would need to confirm the barge delivery with project manager Vinnie Frega, but Speciale had no confirmation as of Sept. 21. Additionally, as of Sept. 21, there was no permit application for the dock. The CRA will discuss the floating dock at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N. A Google Earth satellite image from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission released Sept. 18 indicates concentrations of red tide in the Gulf of Mexico and along the Southwest Florida coastline. It includes concentrations along the Manatee County shore. Islander Image: Courtesy FWC
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lslanders gather accolades for keeping things beautiful
By Sandy ambrogi islander reporter The winning activities cover the gamut — from tending native flowers to bagging trash. But all the winners of the 2018 Keep manatee Beautiful awards have the same common drive — improving manatee county and helping make it visibly appealing. islanders carried home an armful of plaques, honored for work in their communities and their front yards as Keep manatee Beautiful presented its annual awards Sept. 13 at img academy golf club, 4350 el conquistador parkway, Bradenton. claudia carlson and her next-door neighbor, dee obrien, of Key royale in Holmes Beach, had grown weary of watering yards of grass with nonnative orna-
mental shrubs that often struggled in the hot climate. they were concerned about the amount of fertilizer and maintenance the landscaping required, and the runoff filtering into the canal behind their Dundee Lane homes. they found that small lizards disappeared after pesticide and fertilizer treatments, and birds became scarce. in 2013, the neighbors set about replacing turf and exotic plants with natural habitat plantings in their connecting yards. five years later, the florida-friendly plants have brought in an abundance of birds and pollinators, require no fertilizer and need only drip-irrigation during dry spells. the project earned the Key royale neighborhood community the 2018 neighborhood Landscaping
Deposition delays continue in BB Sunshine lawsuit
By chrisann Silver esformes islander reporter the back-and-forth continues. Bradenton Beach commissioner randy White was to be deposed Sept. 18 in a lawsuit the city joined with ex-mayor Jack clarke against six former board members for allegedly violating florida’s government-inthe-Sunshine Law. However, the deposition — rescheduled from aug. 15 to Sept. 18, owing to a conflict with White’s schedule — was canceled Sept. 17. While White is not a defendant in the suit, he supported concerned White Neighbors of Bradenton Beach — a defunct grass-roots group that the defendants belonged to when they allegedly violated the Sunshine Law. Leading up to the deposition, robert Watrous, attorney for clarke and the city, requested production of White’s email and text messages and facebook correspondence with the defendants.
on Sept. 20, following s second cancellation, city attorney ricinda perry told commissioners at a city meeting that White’s attorney, Hunter norton, “had an arbitration and needed to seek a continuance of mr. White’s deposition.” She said the city is “seeking a trial date as soon as possible, but with the delay of all of the defendants, it’s been a challenge to get a trial date set.” White told the islander Sept. 22 he was concerned that perry referred to the cancellation as a delay tactic when it was out of his hands. White said norton and Watrous communicated on the cancellation, then told White it was canceled. “the facts are, we produced the requested documents about a week ahead of the meeting and i was ready for the deposition,” White said. “this should not be a reflection on myself and the … defendants. This was between the attorneys.” Watrous’s office confirmed Sept. 24 the cancellation was cross-noticed and agreed by both parties. norton did not answer or respond to a call Sept. 21 from the islander.
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ACCOLAdeS continued from page 4 thomas had no competition in the category. He also was humble, but Keep manatee Beautiful executive director Jennifer Hoffman said there wouldn’t have been any other choice. “this one is all Jt, all the way,” Hoffman said, in naming thomas the winner. “no one beats his drive and involvement.” thomas shared the spotlight with another Holmes Beach winner, mayor Bob Johnson, who received the public Service award for government partnerships for his future LED lighting project in Holmes Beach — a collaboration with florida power and Light. “We had an opportunity to improve the lighting with better control and focus in our beach areas, and improve cost effectiveness at the same time,” Johnson said in sharing the award with fpL. He noted the work will take place later in the fall. The Women of the Moose Chapter 1601 scooped up the public Service award for cleanup and improvement after they coordinated a daylong cleanup april 21 at the Loyal order of the moose Lodge no. 2188, at 110 gulf drive S., Bradenton Beach. more than 100 volunteers spread out across the property — including on the beach — and collected 503 pounds of trash and 15 bags of recyclable items. the spring cleaning was part of the Keep america Beautiful great american cleanup. other anna maria islanders nominated for awards were anna maria mayor dan murphy and the volunteers of anna maria island turtle Watch and Shorebird monitoring for their cleanup efforts. Keep Manatee Beautiful is a nonprofit organization that brings volunteers, businesses and governments together to provide solutions for littering, disposal, recycling and beautification in the county. more than 10,000 volunteers have helped the organization achieve this mission with a variety of programs and events. for more information, go to manateebeautiful. com or contact Jennifer Hoffman, executive director, at 941-795-8272.
JT Thomas, code enforcement officer for the Holmes Beach Police Department, poses with members of a volunteer crew after a recent cleanup. Thomas fills holes on the beach, checks lighting and organizes community events in addition to his daily tasks, which earned accolades from Keep Manatee Beautiful. Islander Photo: Courtesy HBPD
A young volunteer pushes a wheelbarrow April 21 while others shovel excess sand from the picnic area on the beachfront at the Moose Lodge No. 2188, 110 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. The cleanup, organized by Women of the Moose Chapter 1601, earned the group kudos at the lodge and a Keep Manatee Beautiful Award. Islander Photo: Courtesy Peg Miller Claudia Carlson holds an armful of buttercups from her yard in Holmes Beach. Carlson and her next-door neighbor, Dee Obrien, replaced nonnative landscaping with native Florida plants. The five-year project earned the Key Royale Neighborhood Community a 2018 Keep Manatee Beautiful award. Islander Courtesy Photo
JT Thomas, HBPD code enforcement officer, holds the Keep Manatee Beautiful awards presented Sept. 13 during a ceremony at IMG Academy Golf Club, 4350 El Conquistador Parkway, Bradenton. Islander Photo: Courtesy KMB/Jennifer Hoffman
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it’s time to get back to business on anna maria island and in the surrounding communities. We’ve turned the corner on fall and, in spite of daily temps reaching over 90 degrees, the sun sets earlier, bringing a bit of coolness to the evenings. for islanders, it soon will be time to break out the flannel and long jeans. for island business, it’s time to buckle down, staff up, order ahead, work smart and prepare for the influx of visitors to come. Snowbirds soon will be flocking to their homes on anna maria island, cortez, Longboat Key and the mainland. the mobile home parks and travel trailer slots soon will fill up with escapees from the cold north. Quiet homes and condos will soon come to life. red tide be damned, we will have a season. it’s time to throw open the doors to community centers, libraries, art galleries and museums and to welcome the people who support them back to florida. Back to business, too. Seasonal visitors support boutiques, stores, restaurants and businesses that employ people year-round. and the owners and staff at all the local businesses will be grateful to be busy and thriving after a summer sweating out the migrating stench of dead fish, low sales in stores, slow evenings in restaurants and rental cancellations due to red tide — a blow to the rental owners, as well as the mom-and-pop motels. And yet, we find the stench gone. It might pop up across a few blocks on the beach or bay, but it is quickly dealt with and gone. red tide can be conquered. for starters, it’s not everywhere and it’s not present 24-7. Red tide doesn’t smell, but dead fish do, and we give kudos to manatee county and the workers they employ, to the cities and their public works departments and to the many awesome volunteers who are pitching in to keep the beaches and bayfront areas clean and beautiful as ever. red tide doesn’t become us. and we can all avoid red tide if we just take an extra step or two. We should try to jump in and patronize our local businesses while we can — don’t wait for the lines to form at the doors and cash registers — and before the traffic builds. Let’s all push past red tide and get back to business — helping locally owned stores, restaurants and employees survive in the autumn season. And welcome back our winter friends! — Bonner Joy
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Invite to swim in sewer lake
Spring Lake was created in the early 1960s and had been a breeding ground for wildlife until 2015. the wildlife was a prime reason people purchased property on the lake. there are connecting pipes from the lake to a bayside canal at 66th Street at the southeast lake corner, allowing the water to rise and fall with the tide. also, there is a 28-foot-deep electric saltwater well at the northwest lake comer. this is an active saltwater lake, not a parking lot retention pond. the lake bottom was white sand installed back in the 1960s, and we once could watch the blue crabs walk on the beautiful white sand bottom, but not any longer. on oct. 25, 2015, my wife and i were standing on our seawall looking over the lake observing hundreds of dead fish floating on the lake surface. the collapse of the sewage lift station adjacent to the canal connecting pipes occurred near midnight Oct. 26, 2015, dumping an estimated 23,000 gallons of raw sewage into Spring Lake. repairs to the lift station were reported complete oct. 28, 2015. the arguments over what caused the fish kill has been an exercise in denial and deflection by manatee county public utilities. Whatever caused the massive fish kill Oct. 25 was clearly not pool construction or a few gallons of pool acid. it had to be a significant infusion of oxygen-eating bacteria occurring on or before oct. 25. the only event likely to have that much killing power would have been a continuous leak in the lift station before total failure. this leak likely occurred over hours or days or even weeks until the oxygen levels reached a lifethreatening point, causing the death of most of the water wildlife. a layer of sewage has remained for the past three years and probably will be there for years, causing permanent damage to the lake recovery. Whatever county cleanup occurred was mostly limited to scooping up dead fish on the open water because most of the solid sewage sank to the bottom or was blown back into the mangroves.
While water test data may have shown reduced contamination and bacterial levels similar to parking lot retaining ponds, this lake remains a filthy disaster. residents of Spring Lake extend a standing invitation to manatee county environmental protection department personnel to bring their families to enjoy a swim in our lake. also invited: manatee county public utilities families. Boyd Grayson, Holmes Beach
Smiling visitor
i am only able to visit anna maria for three days. i was worried, like everyone else, what would be my experience at the beach. really, the beach is clean, not crowded and fairly “red tide undetectable” — except when the beach sweeper goes by along the water’s edge and churns up the sand. i experienced that recently. The fishy smell dissipates after a few minutes, but Sept. 19, i was fanning the air after the sweeper crawled by shortly after my arrival. Here’s the good part: i could hear it coming on it’s return pass and i braced for the inevitable. to my surprise the sweeper changed its trajectory and went up higher on the beach, traveling on the other side of where i was sitting, then returned again on course just ahead. No fishy odor! i caught sight of the driver nodding with a smile and giving a little wave my way. Now — I’m a pudgy ol’ senior citizen, so I know the motive was simply this guy being thoughtful and out-of-his-way courteous. Later, after a phone call to city hall, i found out the driver is Mark Taylor, a fifth-generation gentleman from this area. thank you, mark taylor. You’re a classy guy with a stinky job. thanks for keeping anna maria island’s beaches beautiful and its visitors smiling. Nancy Ross
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Anthony’s Seafood Restaurant is pictured looking east on Pine Avenue in 1982. The restaurant, owned by the Anthony Manelli family, was on the corner of Pine and Gulf Drive in Anna Maria. Islander Photo: Courtesy Manatee County Public Library Digital Collection
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House with Holmes Beach commission chair Judy titsworth, she advised me that efforts were underway to find solutions to the problem. as a follow-up, on Sept.21, we were visited by city commissioner carol Soustek and code enforcement Officer JT Thomas, who provided additional encouragement. it’s easy to complain, but it’s also easy to pass on appreciation to those who deserve it. from my wife ellen and i, a sincere thanks to those now working to restore this environmental gem. Robert McCaffrey, Holmes Beach
Being an island resident for 27 years, i’ve done my share of complaining about local issues, especially when i felt our government could do a better job for its residents. my intent and my suggestions always have had but one goal — the betterment of our Holmes Beach community. recently, i’ve been pleasantly surprised with some Be a good neighbor positive reactions to my long-standing problem with my windows must be kept closed to keep out the pollution in the city-owned Spring Lake. the problem has been highlighted in recent articles paint and noise from the ongoing work at Yacht Soluin the islander and a live report on Sarasota’s aBc-tV tions at cortez cove marina. Will Karen Bell be a good neighbor and stop polluting our neighborhood? 7. Joe Kane, Cortez in a recent meeting at the manatee county court
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In the headlines: Sept. 23, 1998
the Holmes Beach city commission said it planned to modify its telecommunications ordinance to allow primeco personal communications to place a cellphone antenna on the roof of the martinique north condominium. the move came after attorneys for primeco pointed out discrepancies in an ordinance and suggested legal action could result from a city denial to primeco. anna maria island turtle Watch director Suzi fox said the nesting season ended on a sour note, as the passing of Hurricane earl caused the loss of 58 nests. With the approach of Hurricane ivan toward anna maria, West manatee fire rescue chief andy price advised islanders to prepare to evacuate.
In the headlines: Sept. 24, 2008
West manatee fire rescue district was relocating administrative offices from the island to the district’s prevention and training office, 407 67th St. W., Bradenton, while the anna maria island Bridge closed for repairs. the dream of islanders ed chiles and mike coleman to keep anna maria’s pine avenue looking like old florida continued to mature with the start of construction at 315 pine ave. commissioners approved a request to expand the Bradenton Beach board that governed the community redevelopment agency, the catalyst for erasing blight in the historic district. the city commission unanimously supported the request to expand the cra board by two citizens. The weekly archive for The Islander is online at ufdc.ufl.edu. Archived stories are online at islander. org.
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DEP development permit precedes 47th-48th street clearing By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter Trees whacked and sand piles on beachfront property in Holmes Beach are creating a ruckus. A permit was issued Sept. 10 by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to builder/developer Shawn Kaleta authorizing the addition of sand seaward of the coastal construction control line on the parcels at 47th and 48th streets, according to DEP spokesperson Shannon Herbon. “This was verified when an inspector drove by the site Sept. 11 and the sand had not yet been spread,” wrote Herbon in a Sept. 18 email to The Islander. Herbon said the permit was issued in advance, not after-the-fact, as Holmes Beach Commission Chair Judy Titsworth claimed in the Sept. 19 story in The Islander. The land had been cleared six days earlier, leaving the controversy over a permit — or no permit — unresolved. As of Sept. 21, the sand remained in piles, with city stop orders in place. The block of beachfront property was stripped of vegetation, mostly Australian pines — an invasive species not protected by environmental rules — but questions include whether a beach access was impacted. At the city meeting earlier in September, Titsworth accused Kaleta of failing to abide by environmental rules in clearing city property and called for commission and mayoral support to rein in the developer. The DEP permit issued to Kaleta as an agent for the owner limits the developer to 200 cubic yards of sand — the equivalent of 17 10-wheeler dump trucks of sand — for placement landward of a seawall. Kaleta and wife Jennifer co-own a home at 102 48th St., one of the properties listed on the DEP permit. Two other properties listed on the permit are 101 48th St., owned in a trust for Lawrence Peter Repar of Tampa and 4700 Fourth Ave., owned by Fourty Seven Street LLC. Four days before the DEP permit was issued, Holmes Beach building official Jim McGuinness issued stop work orders for “landscaping, excavation, fill, destruction of coastal buffers without authorization.” to 101 and 102 48th, as well as 102 47th St., owned by Fourty Seven Street. The developer, his attorney and the DEP oppose the city stop-work orders. “The owner and contractor have the DEP permit for this work and the police department also requested the
The trunk of an Australian pine juts from the landscape Sept. 19 amid other cut trees on the beachfront where a “stop-work” order is posted between 47th and 48th streets in Holmes Beach. Piles of sand were delivered to the lot by the truckload. Islander Photo: Kathy Prucnell
removal,” Kaleta’s attorney, Louis Najmy, of Najmy Thompson law firm, said Sept. 19 in a text message to The Islander. Herbon said Sept. 19 DEP inspectors visited 4700 Fourth Ave. and found no violations and “determined the site to be in compliance.” With no permit needed for the removal of the Australian pines, Najmy said the only property at issue is 4700 Fourth Ave. And with respect to the stop-work order, he added, “the city is throwing a lot of red tags on property that have no nexus with their concerns.” Najmy and Kaleta say the city is attempting to generate false hype against the developer. They took umbrage with Titsworth labeling the developer a “repeat offender” due to work on 77th Street in 2017 at the Sept. 13 city meeting. “Like the 77th Street unwarranted red tag under similar circumstances, this seems to be a problem created by the building department and perhaps other city leaders,” Najmy said, and called it a “smear effort.” Kaleta was cleared of wrongdoing regarding the landscaping work that was red-tagged on 77th Street. Mayor Bob Johnson expects the city and DEP to meet about the red-tagged properties. He said Sept. 19 the building department is working to determine
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Anna Maria City Sept. 27, 5:30 p.m., commission (budget). Sept. 27, 6 p.m., commission. Oct. 9, 4 p.m., planning and zoning. Oct. 11, 6 p.m., commission. Oct. 17, 5:30 p.m., special magistrate. Oct. 25, 6 p.m., commission. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 941708-6130, cityofannamaria.com. Bradenton Beach Sept. 26, 10 a.m., CRA. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., 941-778-1005, cityofbradentonbeach.org.
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Holmes Beach Sept. 27, 11 a.m., police retirement. Oct. 9, 6 p.m., commission. Oct. 10, 10 a.m., parks and beautification. Oct. 18, 9 a.m., code enforcement magistrate. Oct. 23, 6 p.m., commission. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 941-708-5800, holmesbeachfl.org.
Islander to host Popcorn and Politics
The Islander will host its Popcorn and Politics forum Wednesday, Oct. 3. The event will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the newspaper office, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. The newspaper is inviting candidates for elected office on Anna Maria Island, as well as county commission. The mic also will be offered to any candidates for higher office — from the Legislature to the top of the party tickets. The two-hour event will feature politics, campaigning, live music and, of course, popcorn. In other election news, eligible citizens in Florida have until Oct. 9 to register for the November general election. Mail-in-ballots to military and overseas voters went 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.
whether the developer’s work went beyond any city ordinances, as well as the permit. Herbon said the DEP permit is “valid only after all applicable, federal, state and local permits are obtained and does not authorize contravention of local setback requirements or zoning.” Other permit stipulations are for “beach-compatible” sand, similar to the existing beach in color and grain size; no placement of sand below the mean-highwater line; no work before 7 a.m. or after 9 p.m.; no lighting; equipment access through uplands; and that “existing beach and dune topography shall not be disturbed.”
Holmes Beach grants pool exception
Gerald Allora of 409 Clark Lane answers the commission’s questions from the podium Sept. 13 about his plans to put a swimming pool inside the 10-foot setback behind his house. Holmes Beach city commissioners, who took into consideration the single-family residence has a secondary front yard, approved the exception 4-0. Commissioner Jim Kihm was absent with excuse. Islander Photo: Kathy Prucnell
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West Manatee Fire Rescue None announced. WMFR administration building, 6417 Third Ave. W., Bradenton, wmfr.org. Manatee County Sept. 27, 9 a.m., commission (land use). Oct. 4, 9 a.m., commission. Oct. 9, 9 a.m., commission. Oct. 23, 9 a.m., commission. Administration building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, 941-748-4501, mymanatee.org. Of interest Oct. 2, 4 p.m., Manatee County Council of Governments, Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto. Oct. 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Islander Popcorn and Politics forum, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-7978. Oct/ 15, 9 a.m., Manatee County Tourist Development Council, county administration building. Send notices to calendar@islander.org and news@islander.org.
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Studio hosts 2nd annual ‘A Plein Air Affair’
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Work by photographer Phil Jensen and others will be displayed in October in “Beaches, Bodies and Boats” at the Artists’ Guild Gallery, in the Island Shopping Center at 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. For more information, call the gallery at 941-778-6694. Islander Courtesy Photo
the Studio at gulf and pine is seeking artwork for “a plein air affair,” a juried exhibit opening Wednesday, oct 3. receiving for artwork will be 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. monday, oct. 1. artwork must have been executed outdoors, on location in florida, during the past three years in watercolor, oil, acrylic or pastel mediums. the term “en plein air” is french for “in the open air.” it is used by artists to describe the art of outdoor painting, capturing landscapes and views in natural light. in the late 1800s, the en plein air approach was incorporated with the impressionists’ style, and artists such as claude monet and pierre-auguste renoir began creating their work outdoors. Local artist Jean Blackburn, who has shown her work at the Studio, will jury the show. Blackburn has taught at the ringling college of art and design in Sarasota, as well as the university of oregon, State college of florida and Wild acres campus in north carolina. the Studio will award more than $500 in prizes during an artists’ reception set for 6-8 p.m. Thursday, oct. 11, and hosted by the Sandbar restaurant. the studio is at 10101 gulf drive, anna maria. for more information, including artist guidelines, go online to www.thestudioatgulfandpine.com or call the gallery at 941-778-1906.
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‘Flights of Fantasy’ at IGW
Lee Mears will show her mixed-media paintings in “Flights of Fantasy” at Island Gallery West in October. Mears, a Bradenton artist, originally is from New York City. She relocated to Bradenton in 1968 and studied with several noted local artists, including Leona Sherwood, Diane Schmidt and Barbara Simmons. A reverence for nature can be seen in her paintings of spectacular Florida skies, beaches and wetlands. IGW is at 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. For more information, call the gallery at 941-7786648. Islander Courtesy Photo
Kiwanis to meet Sept. 29
the Kiwanis club of anna maria island will gather Saturday, Sept. 29, for a program and breakfast. The program — featuring remarks by Melanie Grafals about epilepsy — will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the anna maria island Beach cafe at the manatee public Beach, 4000 gulf drive, Holmes Beach. club members and guests will gather for breakfast at 8 a.m. for more information, call Sandy Haas-martens at 941-778-1383.
Seniors to hold book sale, potluck lunch
the island-based Senior adventures group will hold a book sale and potluck lunch at the annie Silver community center, 103 23rd St. n., Bradenton Beach. the sale and serving of lunch will be 10 a.m.-1 p.m. friday, Sept. 28. for more information, call Kaye Bell at 941-5380945.
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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. time travel with the privateers will begin about 5 p.m. and then it’s back to the present at 10 p.m. for more information, call Kim “Syren” Boyd at 931-639-0986.
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Bradenton Beach approves city, CRA FY2018-19 budgets
By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter Bradenton Beach commissioners unanimously voted Sept. 19 to approve the budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year. Additionally, members of the community redevelopment agency unanimously voted to approve their budget and millage rate, which mirrors the city’s tax rate for the upcoming year. The spending plans mean a tax increase is in store for property owners. Based on the revenue and spending plan approved by the commission, the city approved a property tax increase of 8.10 percent, as compared to an 8.97 increase for the tax year 2017-18. The revenue to the city from all sources is $3,684,438 as compared to $3,283,813 in 2017-18 — a 12 percent increase. At the meeting Sept. 19, the commission voted unanimously to approve a millage rate of 2.3329. 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. To avoid raising property taxes, the city needed to adopt a 2.1581 rollback rate. The rollback rate is the millage needed to produce the same revenue as the current budget year.
Revenues Revenue increases include $1,443,399 in ad valorem taxes for 2018-19 compared to $1,319,689 in 2017-18, and $78,750 in anticipated fees from the recently enacted transient public lodging license for short-term rentals. Additionally, the city is expecting a $10,500 increase in fees from occupational licenses.
Veteran honored at NY ballpark
Appearing on the Jumbotron at Yankee Stadium in New York City Sept. 14, World War II veteran Dick Herman of Holmes Beach is honored for his service as a U.S. Army captain in Europe and the Philippines and for earning a Bronze Star in 1945.
Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie, left, presents the 2018-19 community redevelopment agency budget proposal Sept. 19, during the final CRA budget reading at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes
Expenditures There are several expenditure increases incorporated into the final budget. The budget indicates a 2 percent cost-of-living increase and a 6 percent salary increase for department employees. Administration expenditures increased from $548,011 in 2017-18 to $599,872 for 2018-19, largely due to the salary increase and improved electronic records retention. Administrative capital project expenditures increased by $25,000 for the purchase of a new vehicle for the admin department. Police department expenditures will rise from $1,062,123 in 2017-18 to 1,143,188 in 2018-19, due to salary increases, longevity pay and insurance increases.
Planning department capital project expenditures increased by $33,000 due to building renovations and the purchase of a scanner. Streets and roads capital project expenditures rose from $159,033 in the current budget to $293,187 for 2018-19, which includes $60,000 for a dump truck, $149,000 for recreational/bike trail improvements, $16,380 for safety improvements and $12,000 for citywide tree-trimming.
Community redevelopment agency Before the city budget hearing, CRA members unanimously approved the CRA budget and tentative millage rate at 2.3392, mirroring the city’s tax rate. The projected CRA revenue for 2018-19 is $565,958, as compared to $444.733 in 2017-18. Budgeted expenditures for capital projects in 201819 include: • $112,500 for the proposed AMI Suntrail. • $162,710 for “district improvements,” including signage, benches, garbage receptacles and landscaping. • $144,000 for a districtwide irrigation system and well. • $90,000 for finger docks at the pier,. • $50,000 for solar lights throughout the district. • $30,000 for parking improvements. • $100,000 for proposed seagrass mitigation in the anchorage area on Sarasota Bay. The CRA district, which extends from Second Street North to Fifth Street South between the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay, receives revenue from ad valorem taxes collected by the county. There is no additional tax for property owners in Nancy Herman enjoys the Sept. 14 Yankees versus Blue Jays game the district and CRA funds must be allocated to district with father Dick Herman at Yankee Stadium in New York City. Dick enhancements. Herman, 99, of Holmes Beach, is a lifelong Yankees fan. Islander The CRA includes the mayor, city commissioners Photos: Courtesy Nancy Herman and two appointed members, restaurateurs John Horne and Ed Chiles. City budgets are assimilated in an ordinance that requires two public hearings and two votes. With the final hearings and approvals, the budgets will be implemented Oct. 1, the beginning of the Bradenton Beach 2018-19 fiscal year. A special city meeting at 10 a.m. Sept. 26 will address the floating dock. The next scheduled city commission meeting will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT 4, at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N. PHOTOGRAPHY
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Bradenton Beach P&Z recommends long, private dock By chrisann Silver esformes islander reporter Sittin’ on the dock of the bay… At its first public hearing since May, the Bradenton Beach planning and Zoning Board voted Sept. 19 to approve a special use permit for a 120-foot-long dock and boatlift in Sarasota Bay at 110 fifth St. S. attorney patricia petruff, also the city attorney for Holmes Beach, represented the applicants, owners george and Wendy Kokolis, who are requesting: • An easement for a noncommercial dock; • A special-use permit for a dock exceeding 65 feet in length from the mean-high-water line; • A special-use permit for a dock in the recreation zone. additionally, the owners requested a reduction to the south setback for the boat dock and lift to 10 feet from the adjacent riparian rights owner, the city of Bradenton Beach. p&Z members unanimously approved a series of four motions to approve the dock, which will provide access to Sarasota Bay for occupants of the property — which comprises four rental units. the land development code requires an easement for the city-owned strip of land separating the property
on fifth Street South, where it meets Bay drive South, and the bay. the land is zoned public recreation. petruff said some mangroves may need to be trimmed to make way for the 4-foot-wide dock, but that would be determined by the florida department of environmental protection. according to petruff, the length of the proposed dock is consistent with surrounding residential docks. the attorney said for the dock to have boat access, it must be long enough to access navigable water. the Kokolises, who also own the gulf drive cafe, 900 gulf drive n., contracted Leo mills and associates inc., land planners and surveyors, for a bathymetric survey of the water depth in the area where the dock is proposed. the survey determined the proposed dock “will not impede any nautical uses along this waterway,” and that it would need to be at least the planned 120 feet in length to allow for a boatlift. the p&Z determined the dock and boatlift were consistent with the Ldc and comprehensive plan, and agreed to make a recommendation to the commission. The city commission, which has the final say on the application, will consider the dock and boatlift at a future meeting.
Docks of varying lengths, some with boatlifts, extend into Sarasota Bay along Bay Drive South. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes
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Island Players toast 70th season Island Players board member Diane Phinney and actor Daniel Coppinger, who portrays Inspector Thomas in “The Unexpected Guest,” pause in the lobby Sept. 20 for the celebration of the 70th season. Coppinger welcomed guests at the front door and gave a brief introduction to this year’s season. Islander Photos: Sandy Ambrogi
Derrick Warner, left, of Bradenton, and wife Cathy attend the Island Players 70th season reception Sept. 20. Derrick Warner plays a fire chief on the NBC series “Chicago Fire.” The couple live part-time in Chicago.
Community center adds 2 board members, 2 vans
By ryan paice islander reporter two new directors were introduced during the center of anna maria island’s Sept. 17 board of director’s meeting.
at the meeting, Kathy morgan Johnson and Lisa pierce were voted in as board members. pierce was absent. pierce is managing vice president of research at gartner inc. in StamJohnson ford, connecticut. Johnson’s resume was requested, but not provided to the islander by Sept. 21. additionally, the center announced a $25,000 expenditure from the $125,000 in manatee county beach concession funds allocated by the island cities to the nonprofit to purchase a 2016 Ford Transit van from autonation ford in Bradenton. executive director chris culhane said the center also traded to autonation a 2012 ford econoline to purchase a second 2016 Ford Transit. culhane said the 2012 van was showing its age and required ongoing maintenance, and that longtime center member damir glavan, an employee of auto-
Nation, arranged a beneficial deal for the center on both vans. the vans were delivered to the center Sept. 17. Culhane said the nonprofit is working on finding grants to reimburse the cost of the vans. the center transports 30 children from anna maria Elementary to the nonprofit on school days to take part in its after-school program. the vans also will be used for transportation to camps, field trips and weekly trips for the Senior adventures group, which is based at the annie Silver community center in Bradenton Beach. the center plans to have the vans wrapped with logo graphics. culhane said the center took in $12,310 in net income in July — $4,769 more than the $7,541 it made in July 2017. the month began the center’s 2018-19 fiscal year. He also said the center seeks to hire a development director and possibly an operations director. Center of Anna Maria Island board chair David Zaccagnino, left, executive director Chris Culhane, and directors Kathy Morgan Johnson, Christine Major-Hicks and Don Purvis, pose Sept. 17 with one of the center’s two newly acquired 2016 Ford Transit vans. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice
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David Reid, formerly of Bradenton Beach and now of Los Angeles, shares The Islander news with actor Leslie Jordan on the set of “The Cool Kids,” a comedy premiering on Fox TV Sept. 28. Reid, who described the comedy as featuring “lots of senior humor” and a great cast, says “The Cool Kids” is the “funniest show I’ve worked on in years.” Islander Courtesy Photo
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Players 70th season opener achieves mystery, accolades
By Sandy ambrogi islander reporter in typical agatha christie form, it’s two hours of twists, turns, surprises and more turns. the island players opened its 70th season with a bang, literally, with a presentation of “the unexpected guest.” the who-killed-richard Warwick mystery takes theatergoers on more curves than christie’s orient express train and keeps the audience guessing until seconds before the cast takes its bow. the curtain opens and Sylvia marnie, who portrays Laura Warwick, is standing over a dead body with a gun in her hand. a rapping on french doors to the garden interrupts her and a stranger enters — the unexpected guest of the play’s title. Heiko Knipfelberg plays michael Starkwedder, the stranger. He also directs the mystery. He shares a good portion of the play with marnie, ever the suffering wife, girlfriend, mother. marnie has honed her acting skills on such roles at island players and doesn’t disappoint this time. Her Laura Warwick is cunning and needy. It’s difficult to feel much empathy for the woman, whose husband has just been shot, but, then again, perhaps he died at her hand. Knipfelberg drives the narrative of “the unexpected guest,” both onstage and with his measured directing. Just who is this stranger and how did he manage to arrive precisely at the time of richard’s demise? Knipfelberg’s well-paced portrayal and calm demeanor, mingled with suggestions and suppositions, lead the audience through a gamut of possibilities. But, is he leading them to the truth? Jeffrey Steiger as Jan Warwick, half-brother to the murdered richard, unequivocally steals this show. His portrayal of the “not-quite-right” Warwick man of the house — he keeps reminding us of this role — is so good it’s hard to imagine he’s acting. from weird hand movements, clambering on footstools and manic obsession with blood and guns and his brother’s sudden demise, Steiger claims full possession of the players’ stage and holds it. He is the only one you can watch when he enters a scene. Seasoned island player cast member daniel coppinger plays inspector thomas, who is tasked with unraveling the who-done-it at the Warwick house. Coppinger’s exasperated body language — the rubbing of his hair, waving arms, fiddling with his briefcase — mirror his frustration with the deepening, confusion of the crime scene. Kristin mazzitelli portrays Sergeant cadwallader and spends much of the play scribbling in a notebook and trailing behind Coppinger. Only in the final moments do we hear much from cadwallader. Valerie Lipscomb is house secretary miss Bennett, caroline cox portrays the elder mrs. Warwick and Colin Brady stiffly portrays Richard Warwick’s weasel of a male nurse, Henry angell. He is the most unlikable character of the production, and well played by Brady. mark Shoemaker appears as Julian farrar, a neighbor and paramour of Laura Warwick. Jack abene car-
Kristin Mazzitelli, left, as Sergeant Cadwallader, Daniel Coppinger as Inspector Thomas, Sylvia Marnie as Laura Warwick, Valerie Lipscomb as Miss Bennett and Colin Brady as Henry Angell take the stage for the Island Players’ 70th season opener, Agatha Christie’s “The Unexpected Guest.” Islander Courtesy Photo
ries the role of dead man richard Warwick. This one will keep you guessing until the final curtain drops. Well done island players. the 70th season is well underway. Jan Van Wart’s set design closely follows agatha christie’s for “the unexpected guest,” which required various loaned items, including leather chairs and tables to keep the set true. costume designer priscilla Boyd’s period pieces were spot on. the play excels onstage thanks to stage manager denise Handley, lighting designer patrick Bedel and sound designer mike Lusk.
the play is coproduced by Bortell’s Lounge in anna maria. “an unexpected guest” runs through Sept. 30 at the island players, 10009 gulf drive, anna maria. performances are 8 p.m. tuesday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sundays. the theater is dark mondays. The box office is open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. MondaySaturday and one hour before each performance. Season tickets are $92.50 for five shows or $20 per show. for more information, call 941-778-5755 or visit the website at theislandplayers.org. Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy, left, welcomes Holmes Beach Mayor Bob Johnson to the Island Player’s 70th season champagne reception Sept. 20 at the theater, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Patrons mixed with actors and crews and members of Off-Stage Ladies on opening night for “The Unexpected Guest.” Islander Photos: Sandy Ambrogi
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roser memorial community church is introducing a new historical video series as part of its JoY/ Just older Youth program at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26. the american Heritage Series “Why History matters: myths of the Judiciary” tells a story of the nation’s foundation. the christian explores the separation of church and state, the civil rights movement, the heroism of the founding fathers and the building of national monuments. discussion in the videos is led by david Barton. JoY usually meets in the fellowship hall on the east side of roser chapel, 512 pine ave., anna maria. the group gathers on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. attendees are invited to bring a brown bag lunch and the church provides beverages and desserts. The church also is searching for crafty people — lots of them. the annual church craft fair is 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday, nov. 3, and organizers invite everyone to participate. craft tables are available for $20. those interested should call the church office at 941-778-0414 to reserve space. there also will be a craft table for those who want to donate crafts. Bakers are invited to donate goodies. in addition, the organizing committee seeks volunteers to set up the event and work in the kitchen. in addition, roser is conducting a free four-week handbell class for beginners beginning oct. 4. Kristen Stanton, director of music ministries at roser, will conduct the class 5:15-5:45 p.m. thursdays in the sanctuary. Sessions are open to all ages — no prior experience necessary — interested in learning to ring handbells. Stanton also is offering beginning piano lessons for people over 13 years of age. one-hour classes will be 2:30-3:30 p.m. mondays, beginning oct. 1. the class is first-come, first served with a maximum enrollment of four. there is a tuition and material fee. at crosspointe fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, it may be September, but the members are busy with operational christmas child this year. the program involves taking shoeboxes, filling them with needed items and returning them to the church. the deadline
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donald Bruce “don” dolan, 90, of Bradenton, died Sept. 12. He was born July 28, 1928, in Skaneateles, new York, to William russell and edna Wilson. growing up on Skaneateles Lake, he excelled at competitive sailing. after graduating from Hamilton college in 1950, he attended school Dolan at the university of pennsylvania, earning a doctorate degree in dentistry in 1955. He achieved the rank of captain in the u.S. air force, serving as a dentist. He earned his master’s in orthodontics at the University of Pittsburgh in 1967. He practiced orthodontics and raised a family with his wife, Joann Jordan dolan, in Lakeland. He enjoyed reading nonfiction and listening to music from the Big Band era. He encouraged his daughters’ musical interests and enthusiastically supported their education. on moving to anna maria island, he joined roser memorial community church and volunteered at the mote marine Laboratory and aquarium in Sarasota. arrangements were by Brown & Sons funeral Homes & crematory in Bradenton. memorial donations may be made to the Special olympics by calling 401-349-4900. mr. dolan is survived by his daughters, emily dolan murray and husband andrew, elizabeth and husband Stephen Kish and patricia and husband matthew o’neil; grandchildren Julia murray, thomas murray, emma Kautz and Liam o’neil; and step-grandchildren Zachariah Kish and Sara o’neil.
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donald c. ferguson, 83, of Holmes Beach, died Sept. 19, in plainsboro, new Jersey. Born in grand island, nebraska, he was a trenton, new Jersey-area resident, before moving to florida eight years ago. in his youth, he enjoyed playing basketball, football and baseball. He was in the u.S. air force, fought in the Korean War and was honorably discharged after serving 13 years. Ferguson He was a mechanical engineer and worked for congoleum corp. for 49 years, retiring as a vice president of engineering. He held 21 patents and traveled all over the world helping manufacturing companies develop new technology for their plants. He loved to spend time at the lake house he built with his family, friends and beloved dogs. He was a devoted husband and beloved father. memorial contributions may be made to the golden retriever rescue of mid-florida by visiting inmemoryof-memorial.org. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, renee; daughter Sandy and husband richard pearl; son dave and wife Kathryn fried; grandchildren, Hannah, ashley and Brett; sister carole and husband ray ovelman; and nephews, dale, daniel, darren and dwight.
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William “Bill” f. Snyder Jr., 75, of Holmes Beach, died Sept. 9. He was born July 14, 1943, in trenton, new Jersey, and moved to Bradenton in 1957 with his parents, William f. Sr. and madeline g. Bennett. His parents owned manatee Lumber for several years and he was employed by his parents until going to work for IBM in 1966 and again in 1973. He graduated from Manatee High School in 1961. In November 1969, he married Patricia M. Taylor and they had one son. in 1973, he relocated to delray Beach to work for iBm a second time, transferring with iBm to Burlington, Vermont, in 1980 and then to manassas, Virginia, in 1986. following a divorce, mr. Snyder met Sheralyn glaser and they were married in 1989. in 1992, the couple relocated to Holmes Beach. a memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, in the chapel at Mansion Memorial Park, also known as groover memorial park. mr. Snyder is survived by wife Bev goebel of Weeki Wachee; son Keith; step-son mark and wife Heather of Warren, ohio; step-son Scott and girlfriend alyssa of garrettsville, ohio; two step-grandchildren; niece Kathleen Smith of Bradenton; nephews charles “mike” gallagher and christopher of Bradenton; and his dog, maxwell owen.
for their return is nov. 11. meanwhile, the church fellowship’s Wednesday night Blasts are in full swing, with a family dinner at 6:15 p.m. Bible study programs for adults and students follow at 6:45 p.m., with a nursery provided. the episcopal church of the annunciation, 4408 gulf drive, returned to a two-service schedule Sept. 9. a shorter service (rite i) without music begins at 8 a.m. rite ii starts at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, according to the parish rector, the rev. matthew grunfeld. Editor’s note: John B. “Jabbo” Gordon is retired from the U.S. Navy, where he spent most of his career aboard submarines. He has a journalism degree and wrote for several newspapers and various magazines. A resident of Palmetto, he also is the islander welcomes news of the milestones in readers’ lives — weddings, anniversaries, births, travels and a coach-administrator for the Manatee River Pram other events. Submit notices to news@islander.org. Fleet. He can be reached at jabbo@islander.org.
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The Holmes Beach Police Department will host a National Night Out celebration in city field 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2. The event is part of a national community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out across thousands of communities in all 50 states,
U.S. territories and military bases. Most communities celebrate the first Tuesday in August but Texas and some other locations, including Holmes Beach, observe NNO the first Tuesday in October. “This is our biggest community outreach of the year,” Holmes Beach Police Chief William L. Tokajer said in a statement to The Islander. Plans include a number of activities — a dunk tank, slides, a bounce house and basketball and other skill games, as well free food, bicycle and toy giveaways and more. Menu offerings will include grilled hot dogs, tacos, popcorn, snow cones, ice cream and barbecue. The chief said he was “looking forward to this year’s Night Out being even bigger then last year’s” event. Partners and sponsors include the city of Holmes Beach and its police department, The Islander, Bradenton Marauders, AP Bell, Duncan Real Estate, American Cancer Society, Key Royale Club, United Water
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Sarah Graham, 8, a student at Stewart Elementary School in Bradenton, gets help from Sgt. Vern McGowin in selecting her raffle prize, a new bicycle. Sister Mary Grace and mother Trish Graham look on at the 2017 Holmes Beach National Night Out at city field. Islander File Photo
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Island coalition of elected officials hear bike-share pitch
By ryan paice islander reporter it isn’t often members of the coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials hear a business pitch. But Sept. 19, thomas pechous and tracy thrall, co-owners of mobile muttley’s bicycle-share program,
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nickolas guerra, 34, was arrested at 4:20 a.m. Sept. 8 for driving under the influence after Holmes Beach police observed him driving on a tire rim — damaging the road surface in 6400 block of marina drive. after being stopped, the motorist exited his vehicle and attempted to retreat into his home. When told to return to his vehicle, he refused, became agitated and defensive. Guerra Guerra performed poorly on field sobriety tests. Officers conducted a search and, after noticing marijuana roaches in the vehicle, found an electronic taser in the console. HBpd determined guerra was a convicted felon from illinois. Officers arrested him for DUI, for possessing a weapon as a felon and for possessing marijuana and paraphernalia. He was transported to the manatee county jail, where he provided breath samples measuring bloodalcohol concentrations of 0.120 and 0.111. the legal limit is 0.08. He was assigned an $8,500 bond. guerra’s arraignment is set for 9 a.m. oct. 12 at the manatee county Judicial center, 1051 manatee ave., W., Bradenton.
introduced their concept to the coalition. anna maria mayor dan murphy noted the Bieo normally didn’t allow business presentations but, because the request was committed on the agenda and as the meeting host, he allowed the exception. “the uncharted charter of the cBieo is never to take commercial pitches,” murphy said. Thrall first brought the business to the attention of Holmes Beach commissioners at their aug. 28 meeting. the company’s pitch is dependent on gaining approval to use public property at trolley stops and on
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the florida department of transportation and manatee county posted the following notices for the week of Sept. 24: Gulf drive in Bradenton Beach: crews are installing a force main on 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. Avenue C in Bradenton Beach: roadwork continues on avenue c between gulf drive and 26th Street North and on 26th Street North from avenue c to gulf drive. Palm drive in Holmes Beach: pipe installation continues at palm drive and 82nd Street, moving northward on palm Boulevard. for more information about the pipeline project, go online to amipipereplacement.com. for the latest road watch information, go online to www.fl511.com or dial 511.
rights of way, which would require obtaining permission from the island governments. the business proposes using solar-powered docking stations, beginning with installations in Holmes Beach. people would use an app to pay for a bike rental and collect the bike at one dock and return it to any dock in the program. after hearing the proposal, anna maria commissioner carol carter expressed concern about using public space for a profit-making bike-share business. other vendors might get ideas about using public property for profit, she said. pechous said several private businesses are interested in providing docking stations, but he hopes to secure public spaces that are considered more ideal for docking than other spaces. Holmes Beach commissioner Judy titsworth expressed concern about vehicle parking near docking stations, saying people could drive to a dock and park their auto nearby while taking a bike ride. During the meeting, city officials had concerns for the ongoing red tide bloom but considered it unavoidable. they also wanted to urge action on the blue-green algal bloom impacting South florida. Bradenton Beach commissioner Jake Spooner suggested the florida League of cities pressure the state into treating the blue-green algae bloom that originated in Lake okeechobee. carter agreed, and said she would bring Spooner’s concerns to the manasota League of cities at the nov. 8 meeting. in another discussion, Holmes Beach commissioner carol Soustek said manatee county recently bought three sandbagging machines at $60,000 each. She suggested the island cities consider purchasing a machine and volunteered to look into the purchase and present her findings to the coalition. the next cBieo meeting will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, oct. 17, at Bradenton Beach city Hall, 107 gulf drive n.
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Turtle watch volunteer specializes in documenting action By chrisann Silver esformes islander reporter She said she wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure she could walk the beach as a volunteer for the 2018 sea turtle nesting season. amy Waterbury, anna maria island turtle Watch and Shorebird monitoring volunteer, was having knee problems and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think it was a good idea to continue as a walker, which includes putting in 2 miles on the beach may-october looking for signs of nesting activity one or more mornings a week. But amitW executive director Suzi fox wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to let Waterbury retire. â&#x20AC;&#x153;i said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;oh no, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going away,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? fox said regarding Waterbury. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She stepped back from walking and we got an official photographer for the first time in the history of turtle watch.â&#x20AC;? Waterbury, an amitW volunteer since 2014, also likes to photograph animals. She said she worked at a veterinary clinic as a technician and for 27 years she took photos for the veterinarians. She also did pet-sitting and photographed pets for their owners. â&#x20AC;&#x153;iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always loved photography,â&#x20AC;? Waterbury said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go too many places without a camera.â&#x20AC;? Waterbury started photographing walkers on the beach looking for crawls and marking off nests when season began. The first nest was spotted May 13. She said the â&#x20AC;&#x153;highlightâ&#x20AC;? of her photography work for turtle watch came early aug. 5, when she photographed and shot video of a nesting loggerhead near
AMITW sea turtle stats as of Sept. 23: 534 nests, 543 false crawls, 419 hatched nests and approximately 33,669 hatchlings to the sea.
Amy Waterbury, AMITW volunteer, shoots an excavation Aug. 28 on the beach in Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes
the gulf drive cafe, 900 gulf drive n., Bradenton Beach. â&#x20AC;&#x153;i got to see something that people rarely see here,â&#x20AC;? Waterbury said. only female sea turtles leave the water. they only come ashore to nest â&#x20AC;&#x201D; usually at night â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and immediately return to the gulf of mexico. So sightings are rare. Since the nests on island beaches started hatching July 13, Waterbury has been busy. as of Sept. 23, 534 loggerhead nests have been spotted by amitW on the island. of those, 419 have hatched. turtle watch waits 72 hours after a nest hatches to collect data by excavating the nest and counting the hatched eggs, those that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hatch or any live or dead hatchlings. the live hatchlings usually are released to the gulf following the excavation. Waterbury has photographed about 40 excavations in 2018, though she is yet to capture a hatch. When a nest hatches, the hatchlings inside appear to â&#x20AC;&#x153;boilâ&#x20AC;? to the surface of the sand and erupt in a spume of around 100 baby turtles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still time,â&#x20AC;? Waterbury said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;it could happen.â&#x20AC;? She said she especially enjoys photographing the released hatchlings as they make their first crawl to the gulf. â&#x20AC;&#x153;capturing that moment that those guys take off and start swimming is really, truly awesome.â&#x20AC;? WaterT-Shirts $10 @ The Islander, 3218 E. Bay Drive, HB.
bury said. She said she enjoys photographing people, too. â&#x20AC;&#x153;not only do i want to get pictures of the excavations, but the people doing them, the coordinators and the people that come out to watch them,â&#x20AC;? Waterbury said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;i love being part of turtle watch. iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m doing something i love for something i love.â&#x20AC;? for more information on nesting season, contact Fox at suzifox@gmail.com or 941-778-5638.
Amy Waterbury, who volunteers as the photographer for AMITW, took this picture Aug. 5 of a loggerhead sea turtle nesting on the beach near the Gulf Drive Cafe, 900 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach.
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By Lisa Neff
Falling into autumn
Less than 24 hours after the plane from tampa landed at chicago midway international airport, i dived into fall traditions “back home.” i went apple-picking, leaf-peeping and attended a steer roast with family — annual autumn activities i’ve enjoyed for as long as i can remember. My family moves at a quick pace — which might be why i write news stories instead of novels — and we accomplished our fall rites in under three hours on a Sunday afternoon. a goal was to leave plenty of time for another fall tradition — watching football. midwesterners boast big about Neff their seasons — the nasty that comes with winter but also the beauty that comes with late
spring, late summer and early fall. i thought midwesterners owned “fantastic fall” until i moved to new Hampshire in the mid-1980s, where leaf-peeping is like a sport. When i moved to montana, my seasonal traditions were upended, with snowfall in June and searing white sunshine in february. i didn’t live in the state long enough to get a grasp on the patterns in the wild West. Later, when i moved to florida, i heard from many associates “back home” that i’d miss the four seasons, especially the fall. But it was a time to seek and a time to cast away and the moved occurred 13 years ago just before Labor day weekend. Since then, i’ve learned florida has many seasons marked by changes in weather and ecology, as well as changes in tourism and economy, arts and entertainment. even politics and crazy news have cycles. now i understand that midwesterners convince themselves we don’t have fantastic falls because they so want to have at least one season better than those of us who reside in the Sunshine State. But non-florida friends, we do have fantastic falls, with window-rattling thunderstorms that roll in and quickly roll away to reveal bright blue skies. the angle of the sunlight changes, softens, and evening breezes beckon even ardent air-conditioning enthusiasts to
throw open bedroom windows. in a month or so, the rainy season will end and, by the time the Bayfest block party arrives on pine avenue, vendors will be selling ponchos and longsleeve t-shirts and no one will guffaw. the tropics will settle down. Sea turtle activity in the gulf and manatee activity in the bays will signal a chill in the water. By early november, songbirds and other migratory species will fill our trees — some will see a seasonal peak with fall blossoms or have leaves that change colors. this is when i’ll go leaf-peeping. and, unlike my Midwestern associates, I’ll be wearing flip-flops.
Leaf-peeping in Florida can involve a study in the changing colors and textures of palm tree fronds. Islander Photos: Lisa Neff Georgie Neff and brother Gavin of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, pick McIntosh apples in mid-September at the Heinz Orchard in Green Oaks, Illinois.
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2 longtime islanders excel in sports By Kevin P. Cassidy Islander Reporter Longtime Anna Maria resident and former Islander newspaper editorial cartoonist Jack Egan was inducted into the Manatee High School Athletics Hall of Fame during a ceremony Sept. 20 at Pier 22 restaurant in Bradenton. Egan, who attended Manatee County High School 1947-50, was a year ahead in school and the smallest male in his graduating class. He didn’t grow up playing tennis and didn’t really take the sport up until the summer before he started Cassidy high school, he recalled. Back then, there were only four public tennis courts — all in downtown Bradenton. Two were clay courts with loads of pebbles and were concrete/grass courts — the grass was growing through the cracks in the concrete. And the net was a chain-link fence! So Egan showed up to tryouts with a $3 tennis racquet purchased from Montgomery Ward and quickly earned the No. 1 single’s slot and was named team captain. His first high school match saw him take a beating against the national boy’s clay court champion, which made him realize he needed to work harder on his game. By senior year, he defeated the defending South Conference Champion and was a finalist in both singles and doubles. Egan’s biggest disappointment was in the state matches for all Florida High Schools. He was seeded third, but was forced to default when the MHS football coach failed to get him to the courts in time to play his first match. After graduation from MHS, Egan enrolled at Florida State University and joined the tennis team. He was named captain his junior year and that team went on to finish 15-2, a record that stands today at FSU. After graduation, Egan served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He later found work as a tennis pro for the Asheville Country Club in North Carolina, now the Grove Park Inn. Egan, wife Judie and family moved to the island in 1968. He spent most of his career as public relations consultant for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, retiring in 1989. He also worked as a political cartoonist for the former Islander newspaper in the early 1970s and the present Islander from 1993 to retirement in 2010. Egan and his wife reside in Anna Maria and are grandparents to six grandchildren, including two granddaughters who graduated Manatee High and lettered in various sports, although not tennis. Congratulations to Egan and the family from The Islander.
Ranches. Congratulations to Hooke from The Islander. Key Royale news The summer rains subsided and the nine-hole course at Key Royale Club dried out, resulting in the first full week of golf action in a month. The players got started Sept. 17 with a nine-hole, modified Stableford-system match. Gary Alvord and Bill MacMillan each carded scores of plus-4 to finish in a tie for first place. The women were on the course Sept. 18 for a ninehole individual-low-net match in two flights. Helen Pollock won Flight A with a 4-under-par 28, while Flight B winner was Jana Samuels, with a 3-under-par 29. Ellen Boin made her round more memorable with a chipin on the sixth hole. The men were back on the course Sept. 20 for a nine-hole scramble that resulted in a tie for the team of Tom Nelson, Dave Richardson, Hoyt Miller and Terry Schaefer, who matched the 3-under-par 29 carded by Warren Boin, Mike Gillie, Scott Mitchell and Jeff Rodencal. We’re not sure who paid for the rounds in the clubhouse. Inductee Jack Egan addresses attendees at the Sept. 20 Manatee High School Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony at Pier 22 restaurant as MHS athletic director Danielle LaPoint looks on. Islander Photo: Courtesy Scott Kosfeld a new division record. Hooke then set his sights on the Madeira Beach Sunset 5K three-race series. The June 15 race saw Hooke finish second overall with a time of 20:30. The second leg took place July 6 and Hooke came in third overall with a time of 20:29. The final leg of the series was Aug. 3 with challenging conditions — a rugged beach in full sun and 92 degrees. Hooke posted his fastest time of the series with a 20:18 — good enough for second place overall. He was the master’s division winner of all three races and finished second overall in the series standings. In late August, Hook entered the 37th Annual Ernie Chatman Labor Day 5K in Brooksville and posted a time of 19:59, good for seventh place overall and another grandmaster win. He ran his final race of the summer, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Ranch Run in Temple Terrace. The course is shady but hilly and a tough test for competitors. Hooke placed first overall in the 10K with a time of 42:38, which set the course master’s and grandmaster’s records. The race raised $20,000 for Hooke’s favorite charity, the Florida Sheriffs Youth
Horseshoe news Tim Sofran ran his winning streak to four in a row in horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall horseshoe pits. The Sept. 19 games saw Sofran walk his way to the winner’s circle with the lone 3-0 pool-play record. On Sept. 22, Sofran teamed up with Dom Livedotti to defeat walker Gary Howcroft by a 22-3 score in the finals. 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. It’s not too late to golf for center The Center of Anna Maria Island is accepting entries for the Ugly Grouper Golf Tournament fundraiser Friday, Sept. 28, at The Links at Greenfield Plantation, 10325 Greenfield Blvd., Bradenton. Check-in and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by a shotgun start on the course at 1 p.m. Cost is $125 per person or $450 per foursome and includes the golf, lunch and an awards dinner. Register online at centerami.org or visit the center at 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. The tournament also is looking for sponsors. For more information, call the center at 941-7781908.
Tough but winning summer for runner Longtime Galati Yacht sales employee and former Islander Mickey Hooke had a successful summer in middle distance races. Hooke dealt with blows to his training regimen from dental work and skin cancer surgeries (ain’t old age great?), but still managed to demonstrate he is the top runner in his age group and a top overall competitor. Hooke, 57, overcame a sore right calf to finish fourth overall in the very hilly Spring Lake Memorial 10K May 26 in Brooksville. He finished with a time of 46:51, winning the grandmasters division and setting
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister, Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches president Bill Frye and Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Ranch Run men’s 10K winner Mickey Hooke celebrate the Temple Terrace run’s $20,000 donation to the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches. Islander Photo: Courtesy Kayla Bianchi
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Go fish east or north to find clean water, fresh catch By capt. danny Stasny islander reporter although red tide is still looming around anna Maria Island, fishing remains quite good for those determined to catch fish. fishing to the east, in areas such as the manatee river and the adjacent bay waters to the north, is producing great action on snook, redfish and spotted seatrout. mangrove snapper also are quite abundant. fishing the outgoing tides is proving to be quite good, especially where water flow is maximized — inlets, passes and sharp points that contain Stasny oyster bars, turtle grass and structure are big producers. Venturing into the gulf of mexico also is a good option, but be ready to run long distances to find clean water. make sure the gas tank is full, as you may need to cover quite a bit of ground. once there, many species are being caught, including grouper, snapper, permit and amberjack. On my Southernaire fishing charters, I’m finding plenty of action in the backcountry. concentrating on southern tampa Bay and the manatee river is yielding plenty of hookups on catch-and-release snook and redfish for my clients, as well as keeper trout and mangrove snapper for their coolers. fishing structure is proving to be good for Spanish mackerel. Locating large schools of glass minnows is key to finding this bite. Where the small bait fish exist is also the location for the best fishing. Capt. Aaron Lowman is running offshore to fish ledges and hard bottom in the gulf of mexico. man-
grove snapper, hogfish, grouper and porgies are being found in these areas and baiting with live shrimp and shiners is attracting these species. moving inshore, Lowman is targeting snook, redfish and spotted seatrout. Fishing the flats with live shiners is resulting in hookups of all three species. Lastly, dock fishing with live shiners is yielding mangrove snapper. capt. Jason Stock is running offshore with good results. due to red tide blooms offshore, Stock is running far for clean water. on some days, he’s venturing 15-20 miles to deep water in the gulf of mexico. While fishing structure offshore, Stock is putting clients on numerous permit ranging 15-30 pounds. He’s also finding yellowtail and mangrove snapper, amberjack and, of course, goliath grouper. moving inshore, Stock is in pursuit of schooling redfish. Most catches are over-slot. Snook fishing also is providing action on the flats for Stock’s sport anglers. Jim malfese at the rod & reel pier is seeing numerous snook and redfish hanging around the pilings of anna maria island’s northernmost pier. pier fishers using live pinfish and shrimp are finding success. mangrove snapper also are being caught with some regularity. casting either a silver spoon or white jig from the pier is resulting in an occasional hookup with a jack crevalle. Lastly, black drum are taking refuge under the pier and can be caught by dropping a live shrimp among the pilings. Send high-resolution photos and fishing reports to fish@islander.org.
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Kevin Donnelly of Cheadle, Cheshire, in the United Kingdom, shows off a drum caught on a live shrimp from the dock of the rental home on Tarpon Avenue in Anna Maria he and wife Joy are enjoying while on vacation. He is pictured with sister-in-law Melissa Williams of Holmes Beach. Donnelly hooked the fish during half-time of the Buccaneers game Sept. 16. Islander Photo: Frank Williams
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Capt. Danny Stasny, Islander sportswriter, guided Russel Thomas of Atlanta to this 31-inch linesider during a past snook season. Stasny reminds anglers the snook fishery, as well as redfish, remains closed due to the impacts of red tide. Southernaire Fishing Charters
the center of anna maria island will host pro eJ Sanford serving up free tennis clinics for adults and kids. Sanford will teach adults at 5 p.m. Wednesday, oct. 10, and youths ages 5-15 at 5 p.m. thursday, oct. 11. Sanford, of Sarasota, started playing tennis at 10 years old and competed in tournaments across the country throughout his junior career. He graduated from Bayshore High School, where he led his tennis team to a district championship. He’s toured as a professional player and began coaching in 2004. in 2010, he started the World class Tennis Academy. In 2016, he became the center’s tennis pro. the center is at 407 magnolia ave., anna maria. to register for the clinics, contact Will Schenerlein Center tennis pro EJ Sanford is offering adult and youth clinics in October. Islander Courtesy Photo at will@centerami.org or 941-778-1908.
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By ryan paice islander reporter gulf drive will be missing one bar and grill until mid-october. Harryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grill, 9903 gulf drive, anna maria, closed Sept. 4, taking advantage of slow tourism to renovate the interior. owner Jan Labriola expects the bar to reopen in mid-october. Harryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is getting a makeover. the wall behind the bar was demolished and will be replaced to look like the stern of a ship, with the grillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s logo in the center. It also will house light fixtures
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CLOSED SHOP HAS much inventory for sale , new and gently used. Very eclectic. (Jewelry sterling and cosmetic, personal, household, outdoor, some children’s items and much more.) Price negotiable! Large air conditioned storage full. Great needed inventory for resale shop. Call or text, 941757-9636. TWO FISHING REELS, Shimano FX200 graphite and Penn spinning reel. $20 each, $30 for both. 941-761-1393. 1 3 - f o o t S U N F I S H S A I L B O AT w i t h dolly. $1,400. Call Brian, 941-685-1400. ANTIQUE PARTNER DESK: All wood, $1,000. See at The Islander office, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. 941-778-7978. FOUR OAK OFFICE chairs: Antiques, perfect for eclectic dining set. The Islander newspaper, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. 941-778-7978.
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5604 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, a 10,622 sfur commercial building built in 1964 on a 27,029 sq ft lot was sold 09/11/18, BKK incorporated to Stellas for $1,500,000. 883 North Shore Drive, Anna Maria, a 2,371 sfla 4bed/3bath bayfront home built in 1983 on a 7,500 sq ft lot was sold 08/31/18, 883 north Shore drive LLc to daniels for $1,450,000; list $1,500,000. 515 69th St., Holmes Beach, a 1,336 sfla / 2,036 sfur 2bed/2bath/1car canalfront home built in 1969 on a 9,010 sq ft lot was sold 09/13/18, chapciak to Blanco for $679,000. 2600 Gulf Drive N., Unit 31, Anna Maria Island club, Bradenton Beach, a 1,179 sfla / 1,339 sfur 2bed/2bath gulffront condo with heated pool built in 1984 was sold 09/04/18, 920193 ontario inc. to Schroeder Industries Limited LLC for $620,000; list $675,000. 225 17th St. n., unit 225, Bradenton Beach club, Bradenton Beach, a 1,763 sfla 3bed/2½bath/2car condo with shared pool built in 2005 was sold 08/30/18, Badowski to Tolsma for $608,500; list $629,000. 7000 gulf drive, unit 108, tiffany place, Holmes Beach, a 1,212 sfla / 1,420 sfur 2bed/2bath condo with shared pool built in 1978 was sold 08/31/18, Beemer to taylor for $545,000; list $599,900. 4307 Gulf Drive, Unit 106, Cayman Cay, Holmes Beach, a 1,027 sfla 2bed/2bath condo with shared pool built in 1974 was sold 08/29/18, Bonaventura to Lopez for $310,000; list $319,900. Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at Gulf-Bay Realty of Anna Maria, can be reached at 941-778-7244.
WANTED: YOUR OLD cellphone for recycling. Deliver to The Islander, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. AERIAL PHOTOS of Anna Maria Island. View and purchase online: www.jackelka.com. FREE GUN LOCK courtesy of Project Childsafe, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Holmes Beach Police Department. Pick up at The Islander office, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. Don’t be sorry, be safe. GARAGE SALES MOVING SALE FRIDAY and Saturday, 8-3, Sept 28-29. Linens, beachy décor. 541 Key Royal Drive, Holmes Beach. 901-488-6183 MOVING SALE, FURNITURE, Home goods, linens, yard tools, clothing. Saturday, Sept. 29. 9 Palm Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. PETS YOU CAN HELP! Fosters, volunteers, retailtype help needed for Moonracer No Kill Animal Rescue. Please email: moonraceranimalrescue@gmail.com. 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 REPORTER WANTED: Full- to part-time. Print media, newspaper experience required. Apply via email with letter of interest to news@islander.org. KIDS FOR HIRE KIDS FOR HIRE ads are FREE for up to three weeks for Island youths under 16 looking for work. Ads must be placed in person at The Islander office, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. HEALTH CARE LICENSED CNA AND caregiver: Elderly/ companion care. Looking forward to meeting you! Call Jennie, 941-900-8597. LOOKING FOR AN EARLY BIRD? You can read Wednesday’s classifieds on Tuesday at www.islander.org. And it’s FREE!
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