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By Bianca Benedí Islander Reporter Six Federal Emergency Management Agency representatives came Sept. 23 to the Island Library. Each of the reps hosted a person seated across from them at their table, going over what Hurricane Irma wrought at their homes. Some of the FEMA clients were checking on the status of their applications for assistance. Some people were being registered into the FEMA system for the ﬁrst time. A few were told to visit the Disaster Recovery Center at Hillsborough Community College, 6437 Watson Road, Riverview. All had questions and concerns about how FEMA could help them. FEMA has been sending crews out across Florida counties to check on people affected by Hurricane Irma, answer their questions and guide them through the process of registering for aid after Irma. Melinda Russos, crew leader of the FEMA team deployed to the Manatee-Hillsborough region, said the majority of people in this part of the state come with questions about downed trees and power lines. “That’s a county issue,” she said, unless the fallen tree damaged your house. If you’ve experienced property damage or a blocked driveway from trees downed by Hurricane Irma, she said, FEMA will help.

Irma costs in Holmes Beach reach $50k. 4 Anna Maria announces city pier closure. 5

Op-Ed Opinions. 6

10-20 YEARS AGO Looking back. 7 Irma delays transportation decisions. 8 Aqua by the Bay hearing continued. 8

Meetings On the government calendar. 8 HB reviews AMI Plaza site plan. 9

Save a date. 10

Happenings Community announcements, activities. 11-13 Island Players open 69th season. 13 Ahoy mates! Privateers talk like pirates. 14 Roser steps up for Irma relief. 15

Streetlife. 18 Sea turtles outlive Irma. 22

When the wind blows. 23 Fishing improves after Irma. 25

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FEMA crew leader Melinda Russos advises FEMA corp member Greg Reinhardt Sept. 23 at the Island Library, Holmes Beach. Islander Photos: Bianca Benedí

FAR LEFT: Gillian Kendall, Holmes Beach resident, tells of her experience with Hurricane Irma Sept. 23 outside the Island Library. LEFT: Kathryn Sandberg, Holmes Beach resident, recounts the effects of Hurricane Irma Sept. 23 after talking to FEMA agents at the Island Library. FEMA also can help people having difﬁculty paying grocery bills or replacing lost food through the D-SNAP program, a special extension for disaster victims of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. “That’s a big one,” she said. However, Russos cautioned, the program is not indeﬁnite and those looking for aid should apply

sooner rather than later. If your house can’t be lived in, FEMA can help provide housing assistance, placing you in a hotel or helping with a rental home or apartment, she said. If you need to re-purchase medical supplies, that can be covered, and if your car PLEASE SEE FEMA PAGE 2

K-kids celebrate, learn meaning of peace Kids in the youngest class at Anna Maria Elementary, Kelly Crawford’s kindergarten class, add their hand-painted, colorful rocks to the school’s peace garden in preparation for International Peace Day. The school’s peace pole is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island. It became a tradition at the school following the terrorist attacks on the United States on Sept. 11, 2001, long before these young students were born. For more, see page 20. Islander Photo: Nenita Daguinotas

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Seeking aid after the hurricane On Sept. 23, Holmes Beach resident Gillian Kendall visited the FEMA representatives at the Island Library to see what they could do about damages at her home in the Seaside Gardens area of Holmes Beach. She said the storm had completely shattered the fiberglass roof over the deck and scattered its shards throughout her and her neighbor’s backyard. Some eves at the front of her house also were damaged, she said, as was the cover of her hot tub. But despite the property damage, she said she remained “very, very grateful” it wasn’t worse. “I came home Monday to power and everything intact inside,” Kendall said. She originally had planned to stay put for the hur-

Anna Maria to negotiate, hire 2 engineering firms By Bianca Benedí Islander Reporter The city of Anna Maria is so keen to repair the damages to the Anna Maria City Pier, it is planning on hiring two engineering firms. In an emergency meeting Sept. 25, commissioners voted 4-0 to allow Mayor Dan Murphy to begin negotiations with two firms, Ayres Associates and LTA Engineers. Commissioner Nancy Yetter was absent. Ayres Associates would focus on pier engineering, while LTA Engineers would continue its work on sidewalk improvements, stormwater drainage and other routine city needs. The city has operated on an informal agreement with Lynn Burnett of LTA Engineers for several years. After Burnett asked the city for a contract earlier this year, Murphy discovered the city requires a public bidding process and issued a request for qualifications. Two companies, LTA Engineers and Ayres Associates submitted bids. However, after Hurricane Irma caused damage to the city pier, Murphy invited Ayres Associates to examine the pier and determine the repairs needed to re-open the pier.

Ayres issued a report suggesting the pier would be closed for a year or more, and the city declared the pier “totally destroyed.” The lease agreement defines total destruction as damage that would take more than 120 days to repair. A previously issued request for proposals to rehabilitate the pier, based on a 2015 study, was pulled due to the damage from Irma. Instead, Murphy told commissioners Sept. 25, he wants to hire LTA Engineering to continue ongoing work, and Ayres to address the needs on the pier. “The opportunity now would be to have (pier) engineering done in-house with our own engineering firm,” Murphy said. Murphy said he may present a contract with Ayres Associates to commissioners as soon as the next commission meeting, which will be Thursday, Sept. 28. Commissioner Dale Woodland inquired about the possibility of having multiple teams repair the pier, investing in stainless steel components and other solutions to “try to get it done as soon as possible.” “The quicker I get an engineer hired to answer those questions, the better off we’ll be,” Murphy replied.

ricane, but the growing threat of storm surges and a mandatory evacuation forced her to switch gears. “I stayed in three different places over three nights,” she said. “The storm seemed to follow me.” First, she said, she fled to East Bradenton – but then a nearby river susceptible to surges became a concern. She traveled next to St. Petersburg, but by Sunday, Sept. 10, it looked as though that city would get a direct hit. For the last night of her evacuation, she said, she stayed just north of Tampa. “Our fear just kept mounting,” she said. “I live in the smallest home in Holmes Beach … it’s two rooms, 3 feet above sea level. I was expecting to come home to a swamp.” The lesson of the storm? “I’m gonna get flood insurance,” she said. Kendall said she was “so impressed” with the aid FEMA provided Sept. 23. “I thought it was going to be a nightmare” seeking disaster relief, she admitted. But the FEMA representative who helped her was “polite, knowledgeable, efficient, plus I think they’re gonna give me some money,” she said. Not all who visited FEMA had a positive experience. Kathryn Sandberg, who also lives in the Seaside Gardens community, said FEMA was unable to register her due to system difficulties related to her address, which is in a duplex. Instead, they recommended she visit the DRC to get registered for her financial needs. “I think they need more training,” she said. The 17-year resident of the island said that while she evacuated to Lakewood Ranch, her shed was destroyed by the hurricane’s winds and her roof was significantly damaged. In addition, she said, a painting dropped from the wall and shattered. She said power was out in her home for six days and she had to throw away much of her food. “I’m going to talk to my husband,” she said about her plans moving forward as she repeated, “I think they need more training.”

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FEMA CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 was damaged by the storm, FEMA can help you obtain help replacing your vehicle. And if you’re out of work because of the hurricane, Russos said, FEMA also can help you register with the state for unemployment benefits. The details of how much you can get, whether you’re eligible and what you’re eligible for are determined on a case-by-case basis, Russos said. Russos said a variety of expenses could be reimbursed, from generator purchases to hotel reservations by FEMA after the hurricane. Keep all receipts and, if you’re curious about whether you can get reimbursed, present them to FEMA by fax or at the DRC, she said.

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Anna Maria declares city pier ‘totally destroyed’ By Bianca Benedí Islander Reporter The damage to the Anna Maria City Pier is far worse than originally anticipated. It may be closed more than a year. Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy has declared the pier “totally destroyed” per the terms of the lease agreement with Mario Schoenfelder after an initial assessment conducted by Ayres Associates, a Tampabased engineering firm. Ayres’s report found that the structure is in bad shape after the passing blow Sept. 10-11 by Hurricane Irma. Irma ripped off decking along the back and sides of the restaurant, as well as a boat docking area on the outer edge of the walkway near the restaurant. It also shredded some roofing on the restaurant and tore the roof from the bait shop. The report found multiple stringers and beams had shifted and no longer provide walkway support. It also found shifted or missing pilings that are causing portions of the walkway to sag. Ayres Associates also found that one air conditioner is broken and fell onto its side, holes and leaks had developed in the ceiling of the restaurant, the potable water line is broken, and the water line for the fire suppression system was cracked — but repaired. Ayres employees fixed the fire sprinkler line when it was discovered Sept. 15. The report recommends “immediate closure of the facility until … appropriate repairs are made,” adding that the firm anticipates a timeline of 12 or more months to complete the necessary repairs. According to the terms of the city’s pier lease with Schoenfelder, “total destruction” of the pier is defined as damage which is not “reasonably capable of being repaired within 120 days.” The lease requires the tenant to maintain insurance valued at no less than $2 million to protect against property damage.

Inspectors from Ayres Associates survey damages at the Anna Maria City Pier Sept. 15. Islander Photos: Bianca Benedí

But the city first has to calculate the cost of the repairs. The lease also states in the event of total destruction, the landlord and tenant must mutually agree that repairing it is financially and physically viable. City clerk LeAnne Addy said there was “no question” the city would rebuild the pier, pointing out it has long been a top attraction for visitors. However, she said, it is still “way too early to come up with an estimate” for the cost to repair the pier. Per the terms of the lease, Schoenfelder’s rent is $9,240 per month until December 2018, when it increases to $10,080. However, as long as the pier is unusable, the rent is suspended. The restaurant will be closed for the duration of the repairs. David Sork, general manager of the pier operations, said he has advised his 35 staff members to apply for unemployment, and is searching for ways to keep them solvent for the duration of the repairs. Sork also said he’s hopeful the city can expedite the immediate infrastructure needs for public safety and allow the restaurant — which fared well through

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David Sork, general manager of the City Pier Restaurant, reflects on the pier closure Sept. 23 at the gate to the pier. the storm — to reopen. Murphy, Sork and the city commission are expected to attend an emergency meeting regarding the pier repairs — possibly including a phone conversation with Schoenfelder, who is in Germany, the morning of Sept. 25, after press time for The Islander. See related story on the effects of Hurricane Irma on the City Pier Restaurant, page 5.

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Irma damage to Holmes Beach estimated at $50,000 By Terry O’Connor Islander Reporter Hurricane Irma was easy on the Holmes Beach government pocketbook. But some hard lessons were learned about preparation, communication and sandbag demand. Treasurer Lori Hill estimated Hurricane Irma will cost Holmes Beach $50,000 in preparation and cleanup costs. She cautioned the estimates are preliminary. A rapid damage assessment from Kenneth Blaser, risk control consultant for Florida League of Cities, indicates Irma left a relatively light imprint on cityinsured property. Holmes Beach is one of 273 cities inspected post-Irma by FLC. “Our goal is to make sure they are up and running quickly,” said Jessica Sheets, FLC public information officer. “Fortunately for Homes Beach, they only suffered damages to poles and signs.” FLC assessments are useful in determining if damage is covered by insurance and for claims to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. “We provide them with the information they need to make the appropriate filing,” she said. Mayor Bob Johnson emphasized the estimate involves city property and does not include private property damages, which will be much higher. Hurricane Irma caused widespread power outages in Holmes Beach residences and businesses, including at city hall, after meandering along a wavering track that complicated evacuation decisions. “This is the first time in a long time we faced anything like this and we were using old protocols,” said Johnson, who said he evacuated for the third time in 23 years after ordering a citywide mandatory evacuation just before noon Sept. 8. “We need to learn from it.” Improving communication, always a challenge during a power-robbing storm, is lesson No. 1. “The big lesson is the business of how do we communicate well with residents,” Johnson said.

Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer discusses opening a checkpoint Sept. 11 to admit residents waiting on the east — mainland — side of the Anna Maria Island Bridge on Manatee Avenue with a Bradenton police officer. Islander File Photo: Michael Stahr Communication with county officials could improve, too. Police Chief Bill Tokajer had concerns over the Manatee County decision to cut off water service to Anna Maria Island without discussing the move with island officials. Tokajer said the unilateral decision caused concerns among residents who felt it was a power play to force them to evacuate. “We need better conversations from county officials,” Tokajer said. “We weren’t aware that was taking place. Community leaders need a say in water being turned off. We had residents who were very upset.” The mayor also was concerned that the decision to cut off the island’s water supply was “fait accompli” by the time he spoke with county officials. “We had some discussion about the timing about when that was going to happen and the reasons for that timing,” Johnson said. “Given the way the storm was tracking in the pre-storm period, better safe than sorry. It was OK. Could it be better? Maybe, but I’m not getting bent out of shape about it.” Amy Pilson, public affairs liaison with the Manatee County utility department, said the county notifies island officials of water cutoffs through discussions at

Concrete jetties and rocks from the old erosion control groins constructed in the 1960s at Cortez Beach in Bradenton Beach are exposed as a result of Hurricane Irma’s tides pulling sand away from the beach Sept. 10-11. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

Renourished beaches lose sand to Irma By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter Only so much can be done when faced with the force of Mother Nature. And a sandy shoreline is no exception. The shoreline along Coquina and Cortez beaches in Bradenton Beach lost sand as a result of Hurricane Irma, which grazed Tampa Bay as a strong Category 2 storm Sept. 10-11. “The beach is deflated, like a balloon,” Charlie Hunsicker, Manatee County parks and natural resources director said Sept. 20. “There is a loss of depth and significant loss of width around the older groins.” Since the storm, erosion control groins installed perpendicular to the beach in the 1960s have emerged where the beach has been depleted of sand. The groins initially were constructed to keep sand from shifting away from the beach. Recently, three new groins were installed at Cortez Beach to help prevent erosion. Manatee County manages and maintains Coquina Beach and Cortez Beach in Bradenton Beach, as well as Manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach.

According to Hunsicker, the lost sand is either directly offshore or was pulled into Longboat Pass and will have to be dredged to bring it back to shore. He said pre- and post-storm surveys have been conducted to determine the extent of the loss. “This is the nature of having shoreline right next to one of our coastal passes,” Hunsicker said. Since the storm, the public entrance from Gulf Drive at the south end of Coquina Beach has been closed, as contractors continue to clean up debris and fallen trees in the parking lot. “We’re quite pleased with the progress,” Hunsicker said. He added that while the beach access is closed, workers are trimming back trees that could be a problem in the future. “The workers have been up in aerial buckets checking each and every tree to prevent later damage,” Hunsicker said. Carmine DeMilio, operations manager in the county’s property management department, said Sept. 20 the county plans to open the south end of Coquina Beach by Sept. 29. “We appreciate everyone’s patience,” DeMilio said Sept. 20. “We have been working diligently to get the area back in shape.”

the Emergency Operations Center in Bradenton, news releases, public announcements and its website. Pilson said the water supply to the island will always be turned off if a storm threatens damage to the utility’s pipelines. “It’s for protection of the infrastructure,” she said. She said water was turned off at 10 p.m. Sept. 9, the day before Irma passed through Manatee County as a Category 2 hurricane, and restored Sept. 11. Pilson agreed improved communication is necessary. “Because the evacuation went from voluntary to mandatory, there was some confusion,” she said. Usually, Pilson said, a reverse-911 call informs those people who have registered through the code red program on the county website. She said she was unsure whether Holmes Beach residents received such a call before Irma. In another communications glitch, commission candidate Jim Kihm complained in an email to Johnson that outdated information remained on the city website after the storm. “I would have thought the website would have been the most efficient way to communicate with most people in the city,” Kihm wrote Sept. 12. “Why hasn’t the website been updated to reflect that residents are allowed back on the island and that meetings this week had been canceled?” The mayor said improved communication protocols will be addressed and he expects a go-to place for emergency announcements. “The city website could be such a place,” he said. “We need to make sure it’s properly hosted, which I think we do.” Some residents also want to know why the city ran out of sandbags four days before the storm, forcing some people to use garbage bags, which are not recommended for storm protection. Public works supervisor James McGuinness did not return repeated calls for comment on the lack of sandbags. Overall, however, city workers came in for praise post-Irma. Tokajer lauded his 15-member police force for working 12-hour shifts and wielding chainsaws along with public works employees to help clear tree-clogged roads. Lawlessness was limited to a burglary involving alcohol and antique silver, and an unauthorized pool party by young trespassers, he said. Also, a motorscooter was reported stolen the day after the evacuation was lifted. Tokajer said re-entry went smoothly starting at 2:30 p.m. and concluding at 5 p.m. Sept. 11. One city commissioner quickly went on record with her commendation. “Thinking about how much the city employees did preparing for the storm and taking on so much responsibility for the residents and businesses, I just wanted to shout out, ‘thank you all so much,’” wrote Commissioner Carol Soustek in a Sept. 12 email to city clerk Stacey Johnston. “I am so thankful to work with such a great group of people and so proud of each and everyone of you.” The mayor said overall he found the city’s preparation was excellent and response afterward was tremendous. “We came back ahead of any other part of the county. The police department and public works did a super job so we could get people who live here back on the island again by Monday afternoon.”

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Fate of Anna Maria pier restaurant looms after Irma’s wrath By Bianca Benedí Islander Reporter Hurricane Irma spared the island. The Rod & Reel Pier in Anna Maria and the Historic Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach were nearly unscathed. But Irma didn’t spare the Anna Maria City Pier. Now the City Pier Restaurant is likely to be shut down for a year or more while the city undertakes repairs. Restaurant manager David Sork said he’s still “trying to absorb what has happened.” “Right now I’m kind of scratching my head about it all,” he said. The popular dining spot “looks like I left it the night before” the hurricane, with “absolutely no damage” that he could find within the restaurant, Sork said. “I had no hope at all of ever seeing that place again at one point,” he said, recalling the meandering path of Hurricane Irma, which at one point looked as though it would pass almost directly over Anna Maria as a Category 3 storm. “All the utilities and stuff seem to be in place,” he said. A few waterlines had to be replaced and reattached, and the gas and electricity has been turned off. But, “in general, the damage was much less than I expected when we came back.” “It’s bittersweet,” Sork said. “It’s there but we can’t use it.” The roof was ripped off from the bait shop and the metal roofing was peeled back in portions of the restaurant. Planks were damaged on the dock, and pilings and bents that support the walkway are broken, sagging or missing. According to a report by Ayres Associates, who examined the pier Sept. 15, it will take “12 months or more” to complete repairs and open the pier again to the public. In the meantime, Sork said, he’s trying to figure out a way to keep his 35 full- and part-time employees

solvent. “I’ve advised all of them to apply for unemployment, but the reality is unemployment payments are relatively low,” he said. As an alternative, he has been negotiating assistance for his staff, including groceries from the Roser Food Pantry at Roser Memorial Community Church. “There’s a whole lot of unanswered questions at this point, but we’re trying to get it together,” Sork said. FEMA can connect small business owners to lowinterest loans from the federal government for disaster recovery, and in some select cases will offer grants to small business owners suffering from the effects of a hurricane.

But Sork said he hasn’t had time to look into potential relief options for the restaurant yet. Nor has he had time to examine the possibility of a temporary location or pop-up restaurant. “It’s a learning curve for me, honestly. I haven’t had to deal with this ever before,” he said. “I’m grasping at straws.” Luckily, Sork said, his own home in Holmes Beach was undamaged in the hurricane. He said neither his power nor his internet were disconnected throughout the storm. Whenever the restaurant does re-open, he said, he will certainly bring back any of his employees who are still available. But a year or more from now, he said, is a long time to wait around for a job. Damage to the bait shop roof is extensive but the interior is intact, planks were forced up on the north side of the T-end of the Anna Maria City Pier deck, and while some structural repairs are needed, the City Pier Restaurant is without damage, according to manager David Sork Sept. 23. Sork is hoping to open after safety conditions are addressed. Islander File Photo: Jack Elka

Support through the storm The Islander newspaper will be selling T-shirts and other memorabilia from the City Pier Restaurant during the closure and repairs to the iconic facility. All proceeds will go to the City Pier coffers. A special “Save the City Pier” T-shirt will benefit out-of-work employees at the City Pier. Stop by The Islander office, 3218 E. Bay Drive, to peruse the merchandise and help “Save the City Pier.” Sorry, but no grouper sandwiches!

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Help begins at home And help for islanders begins here. We neednâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look far for friends in need. Many people across Florida are in need of assistance after Hurricane Irma plowed through the keys and struck again near Marco Island, only to wander inland and push up the state like it was following a north-south highway. It spared Anna Maria Island the brunt of the storm and passed over us as a Cat. 2 with wind gusts of 90-plus mph. Lucky we are indeed, that the bottom of the storm, the worst weather as the eye passes northward, pushing wind and water from the Gulf of Mexico east to the shore and possibly creating a tremendous surge, fell apart as it moved north. We saw a lot of trees down, some scraps of flying pool cages, shingles, gutters, soffits and facia as well as lots of plant and tree damage. All seem superficial compared to the findings by engineers who examined the Historic Anna Maria City Pier. To everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s astonishment, the mayor declared this week the pier is â&#x20AC;&#x153;totally demolished,â&#x20AC;? while adding it may take a year to repair and restore it. It seemed many callers and contacts on social media during the peak hours of stress and panic surrounding Irma either cared about possible damage to their home or the Anna Maria City Pier. Or both. We were so pleased to have Jack Elka run the length of the island Sept. 12 with his drone, shooting photos from on high of our favorite places â&#x20AC;&#x201D; particularly the piers. The sighs of relief were palatable. Until the news came about damage to the pier. It was evident from the photos the bait shop lost its roof, but little to nothing was disturbed indoors at the shop and the restaurant. The pier manager, David Sork, had a good look around and he thought â&#x20AC;&#x201D; similar to a previous storm â&#x20AC;&#x201D; heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have operations back up and running in weeks. But not so. And judging from the â&#x20AC;&#x153;viralâ&#x20AC;? response to our posting on Facebook about the closure, islanders and AMI lovers are concerned. We had more than 656,000 views and nearly 4,800 shares at last count â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and that got us wondering. How can we help Dave and his 35 full- and parttime pier employees weather this storm? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sharing ideas on Facebook, of course. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bonner Joy

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Put storm precautions into law It saddens me that I need to write this letter. I fear the time has come where we need to write storm preparation into city codes. My moving truck left three days before Charley hit. Despite the fact I was a newbie, I was schooled in what we needed to do to prepare for a storm. Folks told me how important it was to bring everything inside â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to protect my property and to ensure the safety of my neighbors. For more than a decade, when any type of evacuation was called, islanders dragged in lawn chairs, beach umbrellas, potted pants, trash cans and even doormats. We know more damage can be caused by a neighbor failing to adequately prepare than from the actual storm. For Anna Maria Island, Irma was the worst storm forecast since Charley. We were facing a category 5 making landfall around Sarasota County and a potential 15-foot storm surge. Folks needed to flee quickly. Despite the fact I had only a few hours, this disabled woman managed to clear her porches and do what was needed before being one of the last cars to cross the bridge. I was one of the few. The people with the house behind me did not even bother to remove the pool umbrella. Trash cans were visible outside houses in the neighborhood and were found blocks from their original locations when we returned. Plastic chairs were left on third-floor porches. The rental agents came around to collect signs but, with few exceptions, did nothing to check the units were properly prepared. In fact, the majority of un-prepped units had vacation rental signs out front before the evacuation was called. I expected to come home and find my neighborsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; umbrellas and chairs in my windows or lanai screens. I was lucky in that they blew the other direction. Other nearby units were not so fortunate. Also, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure flying objects that needed to be secured through the storm caused some of the tree

damage. Few investors care about what happens to their neighbors because of their own negligence. They all have homes in which they can live if their island home is damaged. The locals are not so lucky. I have only a single place to call home, and that is my unit in Holmes Beach. I know the city has guidelines for storm preparation and these guidelines have sufficed in the past. It is time we formalized the guidelines and made them law. It saddens me that we can no longer count on propertyowners to do the right thing unless it is in an ordinance. Please consider discussing this before the next storm comes our way. Laurel Nevans, Holmes Beach

What next? Now that the threat of Hurricane Irma has passed, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for the Bradenton Beach City Commission to get back to the important business of suing its citizens. For those of you who may be unfamiliar with this lawsuit, six citizens who were members of the planning and zoning board and the Scenic Waves Committee are being sued for alleged violations of the Sunshine Law. This lawsuit was initiated by ex-Mayor Jack Clarke with help from city attorney Ricinda Perry. Clarke lost his seat in the 2016 election to Mayor Bill Shearon by a card draw. At the urging of Clarke and Perry, Commissioner John Chappie (who often uses his seat on the dias as a pulpit for self-promotion and campaigning for mayor) convinced Commissioners Jake Spooner and Ralph Cole to follow along like lemmings and support this frivolous lawsuit. Petty and foolish, this lawsuit will certainly result in gouging the taxpayers for not only the hourly fees that Perry is racking up, but also the attorney fees for the legal representatives the city hired to pursue the lawsuit at the bidding of Perry and Clarke. PLEASE SEE OPINION, NEXT PAGE

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Bayside Anchorage

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The original Anchorage restaurant in the 1930s stood at the end of the historic Anna Maria City Pier. The original building came down in the 1980s to make way for Fast Eddie’s Place, which was torn down in 1997. Islander Photo: Manatee County Library Historical Collection

In the headlines: Sept. 24, 1997 • Two Manatee County Emergency Medical Service employees were facing charges of elder abuse in Holmes Beach. A paramedic and a medical tech were arrested and charged with third-degree felony abuse for allegedly making harassing calls to an older woman. • A volunteer advisory committee in Holmes Beach held two sessions to discuss a beautification plan for the city. The goal was to identify areas to target with cleanups and plantings. • Heavy equipment was used to bring down Fast Eddie’s Place/Anchorage restaurant at the corner of Pine Avenue and Bay Boulevard in Anna Maria. Then salvage seekers came in to find treasures, including an Ellenton man who rescued cedar planks for a lakefront cabin.

OPINION CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 One has to wonder if this is a good position for those commissioners who are running for office in the November city election. Patricia Shay, Bradenton Beach

In the headlines: Sept. 26, 2007

Commendation due On the afternoon of Thursday, Sept. 21, a crew of several willing young workers from Keller-Williams Realty in Holmes Beach, spearheaded by islanders Jen and Mark Bowman, arrived at my branch-strewn home on the north end of Anna Maria. After a quick 35 minutes of work, they restored my yard to tidiness, and I was a very grateful homeowner. How commendable that island business people are willing to reach out and help fellow islanders with no thought of gain for themselves. God bless you all for your selfless generousity. Barb Stegeman, Anna Maria

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• “Tourism up more than 25 percent” was the lead Page 1 headline. Tourism figures from the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau confirmed what Anna Maria Island business people knew — business was booming in the normally quite month of August. • Island officials meeting in September 2007 discussed stepping up enforcement of prohibitions against fireworks. Officials pledged a united effort following two incidents that involved injuries from fireworks over the July Fourth holiday. • Projections that as many as 800 people would be at the Moose Lodge in Bradenton Beach for a poker run raised concern from commissioners and police. Plans included women’s wrestling — in Jello — along with live musical performances and a live radio broadcast.

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Irma provides canopy on-and-off comparison Hurricane Irma did what some condominium residents have been unable to do — force the removal of the boat canopies erected on city property at the 63rd Street boat ramp next to Westbay Point & Moorings, 6500 Flotilla Drive, Holmes Beach. It was only temporary. The canopies were reinstalled Sept. 21, according to Westbay property manager Robert McGlynn, but it did allow for a comparison between the views with and without the canopy. The canopies were down for nearly two weeks. In January, the city installed canopy covers at the city-owned docks over the city police boat and a fire protection boat, in cooperation with the West Manatee Fire Rescue District, without public input or public notice. The Westbay Point & Moorings III board protested, saying the canopies hinder some residence’s views of Watson’s Bayou and are in violation of city ordinance. Some owners claim the loss of the bayou view lessened the value of their property and resulted in reduced rents. The matter is under consideration by the city commission although it is not yet on an agenda. — Terry O’Connor

Irma delays island transportation decisions By Terry O’Connor Islander Reporter Hurricane Irma— a Category 2 hurricane as it passed over Anna Maria Island — disrupted the meetings of several organizations making local transportation decisions, including the Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials, Holmes Beach City Commission, Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Island Transportation Planning Organization and Florida Department of Transportation. The storm aftermath will result in a delay by a month or more the determination about the Cortez Bridge, the ongoing barrier island traffic study and the planned realignment of the Cortez Road intersection at 119th Street West in Cortez. What are the plans for getting back on track? Some meetings have been rescheduled and others await post-storm availability of officials who have been preoccupied with storm recovery. The bridge decision, which some claim is a foregone conclusion after the DOT indicated its preference for a 65-foot vertical-clearance fixed span, has been delayed until at least Thanksgiving, according to spokesman Robin Stublen. Input on the bridge options was expected from the Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting Sept. 20 — rescheduled to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, according to Debbie Haynes, deputy clerk/treasurer for Anna Maria. Haynes said the storm prevented her from receiving agenda items for the meeting. The BIEO agenda for October will be ready about a week before the meeting, she said. The MPO public transportation task force meeting Sept. 25 was canceled. A new date was not announced. The MPO board met Sept. 25, at the Holiday InnSarasota Airport, 8009 15th St. E., Sarasota, after The Islander went to press. The Island Transportation Planning Organization, a chartered organization under the Sarasota/Manatee MPO, canceled its Sept. 11 meeting The ITPO seats one Anna Maria Island-MPO representative, which rotates among the cities. Currently Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy is seated on the MPO and Mayors Bill Shearon of Bradenton Beach and Bob Johnson of Holmes Beach also are members of the ITPO Among transportation discussions by the ITPO, the members consider decisions for matters up for vote based on the upcoming MPO agenda. The next ITPO meeting will be 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, at Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive.

Canvas boat covers were removed in advance of hurricane warnings from the city property at the 63rd Street boat ramp next to Westbay Point & Moorings condominiums at 6500 Flotilla Drive, Holmes Beach.

The canopy removal was a precaution prior to Hurricane Irma’s arrival Sept. 10 as a Category 2 storm. The canvas covers protect two boats, the Holmes Beach police boat and a West Manatee Fire Rescue boat. Islander Courtesy Photos

County board’s Aqua by the Bay hearing continued

State senator sets public meeting for local delegation

Manatee County commissioners will hear and possibly act Oct. 3 on a proposal for a large-scale development of Aqua by the Bay. High-rise condo buildings and a 2-mile-long lagoon adjacent to Sarasota Bay are part of the developers’ proposal for 2,894 residential units and 78,000 square feet of commercial space on 529 acres southeast of Cortez. Long Bar Pointe LLLP and Cargor Partners VIII LLLP, controlled by Carlos Beruff and Larry Lieberman, requested the extension in an Aug. 31 letter to Nicole Knapp, county planning manager, which asked for a “full board” to consider the development. According to Knapp, Commissioner Charles Smith was unavailable for a Sept. 29 hearing. In May and August hearings on Aqua, the Manatee Board of County Commissioners heard testimony from the developers and county staff, as well as public comment from people and organizations opposed to the project. The Oct. 3 hearing will be closed to public comment, according to a county notice. The commission hearing is set for 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, at the Manatee County Administration Building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. — Kathy Prucnell

The Manatee County Legislative Delegation will hold its annual meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at the Manatee County Commission Chambers, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Republican State Sen. Bill Galvano will chair the meeting. People who want to speak must contact Macey Smith at 941-741-3401 by Thursday, Oct. 12. Speakers with handouts must provide 10 copies with holes punched for placement in workbooks to Galvano’s office, 1023 Manatee Ave. W., Suite 201, Bradenton, by Thursday, Oct. 12. Material also can be emailed to Smith at smith.macey@flsenate.gov. The lawmakers will discuss proposed legislation and then hear from the public.

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CNOBB plans fall meetings Concerned Neighbors of Bradenton Beach will hold a general membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Meetings are planned each month for the second and fourth Tuesdays, Oct. 24, Nov. 14 and Nov. 28, at the Silver Center. For more information go to www.cnobb.org or call chair Bill Vincent at 941-730-7715. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 941-708-5800, holmesbeachfl.org.

Anna Maria City • Sept. 28, 6 p.m., city commission (budget West Manatee Fire Rescue hearing). • None announced. • Oct. 10, 4 p.m., planning and zoning. WMFR administration building, 6417 Third Ave. • Oct. 12, 6 p.m., city commission. W., Bradenton, wmfr.org. • Oct. 26, 6 p.m., city commission. • Nov. 14, 4 p.m., planning and zoning. Manatee County • Nov. 9, 6 p.m., city commission. • Sept. 29, 9 a.m., commission (land use). Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 941• Oct. 5, 9 a.m., commission (land use). 708-6130, cityofannamaria.com. • Oct. 10, 9 a.m., commission. • Oct. 25, 9 a.m., commission. Bradenton Beach • Nov. 2, 9 a.m., commission (land use). • Sept. 27, 9 a.m., CIP committee. • Nov. 7, 9 a.m., commission. • Sept. 28, 5:05 p.m., CRA budget hearing. • Nov. 28, 9 a.m., commission. • Sept. 28, 5:30 p.m., city budget hearing. Administration building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton, 941-748-4501, mymanatee.org. 941-778-1005, cityofbradentonbeach.org. Of interest Holmes Beach • Oct. 3, 4 p.m., Manatee County Council of • Sept. 28, 6 p.m., city commission. Governments, Bradenton Area Convention Center, • Oct. 4, 10 a.m., parks and beautification. 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto. • Oct. 10, 6 p.m., city commission and budget • Oct. 9, 2 p.m., Island Transportation Planning hearing. Organization, Anna Maria City Hall. • Oct. 12, 6 p.m., city commission. • Oct. 18, 2 p.m., Coalition of Barrier Island • Oct. 24, 6 p.m., city commission. Elected Officials, Bradenton Beach City Hall. • Oct. 25, 6 p.m., building department public • Oct. 19, 9 a.m., Manatee County Legislative forum. Delegation annual meeting, county administration • Oct. 26, 11:30 a.m., police retirement board. building. • Oct. 26, 6 p.m., city commission. Send notices to news@islander.org.

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AMI Plaza site plan focus of Holmes Beach work session By Terry O’Connor Islander Reporter The site plan review for AMI Plaza in Holmes Beach bulges against the binder holding it together. Pages and pages have been added to this file since plans for the property at 5306 Holmes Blvd. were first submitted Nov. 15, 2016. The file also chronicles how often plaza owner Mike Hynds has been critical of what he calls the slow response times from building official James McGuinness and his department. One of a number of examples is shown in a March 22 email to city clerk Stacey Johnston: “The building department must be too busy to reply to any emails.” Hynds’ land development application is still active and will undergo review by the Holmes Beach City Commission at its 6 p.m. work session Thursday, Sept. 28, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive. McGuinness will detail the progress of the plan and city commissioners may vote on it. Hynds wants to add a second and third level of living space with four short-term rental units above the ground-level businesses. The property is zoned commercial with an option for mixed use. The number of seats in the former Lobstahs restaurant and bar — the adjacent building also owned by Hynds — will be reduced from 140 to 138 indoor seats and from 40 to 16 outdoor seats, according to the site plan. Hynds also asked for special permits for offsite parking at 5378 Gulf Drive and outdoor restaurant

seating in order to comply with the reconfigured parking requirements. Hynds declined to comment before the meeting. The assessed value of the property is $234,816, according to the site plan. City commissioners approved an April 25 resolution for Hynds to add four second-story one-bedroom residential units to the AMI Plaza building once he provides the required parking. Work sessions usually focus on one item of business, but planner Bill Brisson also will present his proposal for a formula business ordinance. The ordinance, if adopted, would divide the city into six business sections. The Holmes Beach City Commission will next A rendering is included in the site plan for the meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, at city hall, 5801 AMI Plaza at 5306 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: Terry O’Connor Marina Drive.

Election sign withstands Irma, criticism Bradenton Beach Mayor Bill Shearon’s re-election sign remains post Irma — although battered — at his Linger Longer resort in the 300 block of Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach. BB code officer Gail Garneau said Sept. 25 the sign is posted early based on the city’s election regulations, but Shearon says the political sign is legal because it’s his permanent business sign. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

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Studio to host outdoor painting party The Studio at Gulf and Pine will host a plein air event for artists of all skills Saturday, Sept. 30. Painters of all levels and ages are invited to participate in the event, which will begin at 9 a.m. and culminate at about noon at the venue at the corner of Gulf Drive and Pine Avenue in Anna Maria. There is no charge to participate in the event. Afterward, participants will gather for lunch at the Sandbar, 100 Spring Ave., Anna Maria. For more information, contact Cory Wright at cmurals@verizon.net or 813-758-7057.

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â&#x20AC;˘ The Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, is seeking volunteers. Info: 941-778-1908. â&#x20AC;˘ The Roser Food Bank needs donations of cash and non-perishable food. The pantry is administered by Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Info: 941-778-0414. â&#x20AC;˘ The Anna Maria Island Historical Society, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, seeks volunteers. Information: 813-758-3234. â&#x20AC;˘ Moonracer Animal Rescue seeks volunteers to offer foster and forever homes for rescued animals. Information: 941-345-2441. â&#x20AC;˘ Manatee Community Concert Band seeks volunteers for its 2017-18 concert season. Information: 260-410-4126. Looking for volunteers for an organization or an event? Email calendar@islander.org with the details.

The Folk School at the Florida Maritime Museum is registering students for classes in October. The course schedule includes lessons in making candles and soaps, crocheting, gyotaku, canning, acrylic painting and tying knots. Class fees vary, as do times. The school also will hold a grand opening 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, which coincides with the Nautical Flea Market. The school is located on the grounds of the Florida Maritime Museum at 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. For more information, call the museum at 941708-6120.

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The Studio at Gulf and Pine will host â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chasing Light: A Collection of Wildlife and Fine Artâ&#x20AC;? by Cynthia Herrick through Oct. 28 in the gallery at 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria.

Studio focus turns to wildlife photography The Studio at Gulf and Pine will host â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chasing Light: A Collection of Wildlife and Fine Artâ&#x20AC;? by Cynthia Herrick Oct. 4-28 at the gallery, at 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. The gallery noted in a news release, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Herrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique perspective and talent for capturing nature in its most vibrant moments give exhibit visitors up close views of scenery and wildlife that are unrivaled.â&#x20AC;? Herrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photography show is open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. There will be an artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reception 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, and an artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talk 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18. According to the studio, Herrick, a 35-year veteran visual designer, integrates digital technology with visual art, producing strong conceptual marketing materials for dozens of organizations and businesses. Her passion for wildlife photography was born in the past few years as she â&#x20AC;&#x153;stepped out of the dark and into the lightâ&#x20AC;? following a devastating car accident in 2012. It was with the help of friends on Anna Maria Island, who invited her to recover at their home, that Herrick discovered things donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always happen in the order that we plan, but they do happen for a reason. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Her photography inspires others to stop and take in â&#x20AC;&#x201D; really take in â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the beauty of life,â&#x20AC;? according to the studio. For more information, visit www.studioatgulfandpine.com or call 941-778-1906.

AMI Radio, a web-based music venue, will partner with the Ugly Grouper restaurant and bar at 5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, for a concert 1-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, to benefit those impacted by Hurricane Irma. Organizers also plan a â&#x20AC;&#x153;thank you to first responders, who got us up and running again after Hurricane Irma.â&#x20AC;? Tickets to the event are $10, which will go 50 percent to Blessing Bags Project of Bradenton and the American Red Cross and 50 percent to one lucky ticket holder in a chance drawing. Entertainment is by Tim Connelly and Gary Lindblom, Koko & Karma, Albert Bashor, Mikey Silbaugh, Loren Davidson, Tony Lapera, Thor, Lorraine, Beach Bum Pirate, Bill Vinhage, June Eysel Volpicella and John Volpicella and Tony Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dell. The event will stream live at www.AnnaMariaIslandRadio.com. For more information, contact Casey Hoffman at casey@annamariaislandradio.com or 941-5245207.

Writing group to meet at AMIAL â&#x20AC;&#x153;Writing from Art,â&#x20AC;? a womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s writing group, will meet for three sessions this month and next at the Anna Maria Island Art League. The first session will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, with instructor Susan Huppert, the former owner of Homegrown Publications. She has led womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s writing groups for about three years. An announcement said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s writing group will examine the mindâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey from graphic to pen, stimulated by several art forms.â&#x20AC;? Additional sessions will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, and Friday, Oct. 13. The cost to enroll is $40 per person. The class is limited to 10 students. The art league is at 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach. For more information, call AMIAL at 941-7782099.

Seeking flea market finds The Florida Maritime Museum is seeking vendors and donations for the 20th annual Cortez Nautical Flea Market 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14. The rain date is Oct. 21. FMM is accepting donations of nautical supplies for the sale on the museum grounds, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. For more information, call the museum at 941708-6121. Islander Courtesy Photo

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Fall lecture series announced for FMM Florida Maritime Museum recently set its fall lecture series, with programs taking place at in the main gallery at 3 p.m. Oct. 18, Nov. 15 and Dec. 13. Lecturers will discuss the history of the Cuban fishing ranchos in Tampa Bay, the lion fish invasion of Florida and lighthouses of the Florida Keys. On Wednesday, Oct. 18, the lecturer will be Jeff Moates, director West Central Regional Center of the Florida Public Archaeology Network, talking about Cuban fishing ranchos. On Wednesday, Nov. 15, lecturer Kali Spurgin, lionfish coordinator with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, will talk about the invasive species and its threat to Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fisheries. On Wednesday, Dec. 13, Richard Johnson will lecture about lighthouses of the Florida Keys â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from Loggerhead Key in the Dry Tortugas to just south of Miami. Johnson is a member of the Egmont Key Alliance, which works to protect the key and its lighthouse. The museum is at 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. For more information, call the museum at 941708-6120.

FMM-Folk school offers classes The Folk School at the Florida Maritime Museum is registering students for classes in October. The course schedule includes lessons in making candles and soaps, crocheting, gyotaku, canning, acrylic painting and tying knots. Class fees vary, as do times. The school also will hold a grand opening 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, which coincides with the Nautical Flea Market. The school is located on the grounds of the Florida Maritime Museum at 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. For more information, call the museum at 941708-6120.

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An annual fall plant fair will take place Saturday, Oct. 7, in Palmetto. The 2017 Master Gardener Plant Fair featuring Florida-friendly plants will be 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Manatee County Extension Service, 1303 17th St. W., Palmetto. The gardeners will sell shrubs, trees, vines, herbs, orchids, flowering plants and vegetables. Sales will be by cash or check. For more information, call the office at 941-7224524.

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Library sets October schedule The Island Library will celebrate Hispanic heritage with a craft hour at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. Other events on the October schedule include: • 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3 preschool storytime. • 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, Gulf Coast Writers meeting. • 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, veteran services information. • 2 p.m. Oct. 5, knit and crochet activities. • 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6, Forty Carrots parenting program. • 1 p.m. Oct. 6, mahjong games. • 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, Hispanic heritage family craft hour. • 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, preschool storytime. • 2 p.m. Oct. 10, class on using Windows 10. • Noon Wednesday, Oct. 11, adult coloring club meets. • 4 p.m. Oct. 11, chess club meets. • 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, veteran services information. • 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 13, Forty Carrots parenting program. • 11 a.m. Oct. 13, mahjong games. • 2 p.m. Oct. 13, Alzheimer’s caregiver support group meets. • 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, origami crafting. • 2 p.m. Oct. 14, gyotaku Japanese fish printing activity for families. • 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, preschool storytime. • 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, SHINE/Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders program. • 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, veteran services information. • 10:15 a.m. Oct. 19, book club discusses “Hillbilly Elegy.” • 2 p.m. Oct. 19, knit and crochet activity. • Noon Friday, Oct. 20, meet the mayor program. • 1 p.m. Oct. 20, mahjong games. • 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, preschool storytime. • 2 p.m. Oct. 24, computer class on using an iPad. • Noon Wednesday, Oct. 25, adult coloring club meets. • 4 p.m. Oct. 25, chess club meets. • 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, veteran services information. • 10 a.m. Oct. 26, quilting activity. • 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27, Forty Carrots parenting program. • 1 p.m. Oct. 27, mahjong games. • 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, CPR training. • 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, preschool storytime. The library is at 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. For more information, call 941-778-6341.

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‘Happy Birthday’ opens theater season with laughs By Sandy Ambrogi Islander Reporter It’s amazing to see so much laughter-producing confusion on a stage with a single set and seven doors. But then there is “Happy Birthday,” the opener for the Anna Maria Island Players, now in its 69th season. “I think it might just be the funniest play they ever did,” a patron was overheard saying while exiting the preview performance Sept. 22. Judging from the laughter that evening, he might just be right. That’s a ringing endorsement considering barely a week had passed since Hurricane Irma swept by Anna Maria Island, leaving the playhouse in darkness and delaying the opening, disrupting rehearsals and pre-occupying performers and volunteers with stormrelated issues. Travis Rogers as Bernard and James Thaggard as good ol’chap Robert bounce off one another like wacky ping-pong balls, seeming to ad lib half the time as they stutter and stammer through a web of miscommunications and misidentifications that establish the storyline. Jennifer Eddy as Bernard’s wife Jaqueline and Jennifer Caldwell as Bernard’s mistress Brigit have woven their own deceptions with the men. Mistress, wife, girlfriend, mistress…. Enter an unsuspecting housekeeper — also named Brigit —(you can imagine where this is going) and the best laid plans to keep all the trysts “undercover” quickly require a shift in plans — more than once. Island Player veteran Sue Belvo does again in “Happy Birthday” what she most excels at — stealing the show. While some exchanges are long-winded,

Time to ‘stuff’ school bus It’s that time of the year again when schools are back in session. But many families have a difficult time putting food on the table at home. “Stuff the Bus” is a public event to help stock the shelves at the Food Bank of Manatee and combat childhood hunger. The “Stuff” school bus will be at the Holmes Beach Publix Super Market, 3900 E. Bay Drive, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, accepting donations for the food bank. King Middle School teacher Jon Syre will be on hand 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.with a group of Health Occupation Students of America students to assist with loading and sorting The bus at the Holmes Beach Publix is one of 15 locations scattered throughout Manatee County. Now go stuff that bus and help fight hunger in our community. It can provide a meal a day for less fortunate kids.

Island Players take the stage for an encore during preview night Sept. 22. The opener for the theater’s 69th season is “Happy Birthday,” directed by Mike Lusk. From left, Jennifer Caldwell as Brigit Two, James Thurgood as Robert, Jennifer Eddy as Jaqueline, Travis Rogers as Bernard and Sue Belvo as Brigit One. Islander Photo: Sandy Ambrogi Belvo’s quick wit and priceless facial expressions never fail to bring laughter. Her timing is, as they say in the business, perfect. Caldwell’s physical slapstick adds to the show and Eddy’s spoiled city wife demeanor is spot on as Jaqueline, parading about her staged “country house” in high heels and pencil skirts, demanding all get “dressed” for dinner. Before the evening is over at Bernard and Jaqueline’s country house, quite a few twists and turns have changed everyone’s plans — and, as they say, things never turn out quite the way you think they will. “Happy Birthday,” written by Mac Camoletti and adapted by Beverley Cross, is directed by Mike Lusk. It’s another notch for Lusk in his director’s belt. Performances are through Oct. 1, nightly at 8 p.m and at 2 p.m. Sunday. The theater is quiet Mondays. Tickets are $20. For information, call 941-7785755.

Additional yard waste pickup planned in Bradenton Beach Contractor AshBritt Environmental Inc. will perform a citywide bulk pickup Friday, Sept. 29, of all landscape debris placed in the rights of way in Bradenton Beach. According to city public works director Tom Woodard, the pickup is for yard waste only, which must be placed in the right of way by Sept. 28. Any waste placed for removal following the Sept. 29 pickup will be subject to standard Waste Pro pickup requirements, including bagging and bundling. — ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

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Drift Inn bartender Chase Purtill and Privateer John Hallahan show off the prize grog trophy earned Sept. 23 by Purtill for her rum-filled recipe at the AMI Privateers â&#x20AC;&#x153;Talk-Like-a-Pirate Dayâ&#x20AC;? in Bradenton Beach. Raffles, games and live music by Dos Macs filled out the afternoon. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy

Arrgghh! Word of the day for ye island pirates A gang at the Drift Inn Tiki Bar hollers â&#x20AC;&#x153;aaarghâ&#x20AC;? to the Privateers at their Talk-Like-a-Pirate celebration. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy Alexa Burt, 7, plays a game and juggles a shaved-ice cone at the Anna Maria Island Privateers â&#x20AC;&#x153;TalkLike-a-Pirate Dayâ&#x20AC;? party Sept. 23 at the Drift Inn, Bradenton Beach. Islander Photo: Sandy Ambrogi

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Obituaries

Anthony â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Manali Sr.

Anthony â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tonyâ&#x20AC;? Manali Sr., 93, of Anna Maria, died peacefully at home Sept. 24. He was born Nov. 15, 1923, in Tampa, the youngest of six siblings born to Charles and Nancy (Sciambra) Manali. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he married the love of his life, Carmen Caltagirone, Oct. 12, 1947. Their 70th anniversary was only a few weeks away. As a young man, Mr. Manali worked as a bookkeeper in his famManali Sr. ilyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grocery store, Charlieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market, in Ybor City. His love for Anna Maria Island began in the early 1940s when he was able to pursue his great passion â&#x20AC;&#x201D; fishing. He was rwas held in high esteem by many fishermen for his expertise in catching pompano. The family eventually moved to the Island to reside full-time in 1963. He and Carmen owned and operated the former Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant at the corner of Pine Avenue and Gulf Drive. In his retirement, he enjoyed staying close to home. He was a generous, open-minded, kind, quiet, honest man who had good instincts, a great sense of humor and a love for mangoes and poker. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2 at Brown & Sons Funeral Home, 604 43rd St., Bradenton. The memorial Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Condolences may be made online at www.BrownandSonsfuneral.com Mr. Manali is survived by his wife, Carmen; children Angela Calabro, Nancy Manali Leonardo, Anthony and wife JoAnn; grandchildren Christina and husband Andres, Tolomei Lisa and husband Jason

ground relief efforts. The churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s emergency response team had originally been set to travel to Houston to help Hurricane Harvey victims. However, after Irmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrival in Florida, they found people much closer to home in need of care. Samaritanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Purse, the nondenominational Christian International Relief program, is planning on sending a team, including members from Roser, to Naples in late October. A final date to travel has not been selected. Portions of Naples were left uninhabitable by the winds and flooding brought by Irma, with mobile home communities hit hardest. Collier County School District lost more than two full weeks of school to the hurricane. In addition, the Roser Food Pantry, funded by the All Island Denominations organization, has offered Anna Maria City Pier employees â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and other island employees whose businesses are still closed â&#x20AC;&#x201D; access to its food pantry. Pam Alvord, Mission Committee chair, said the committee voted to suspend the requirement that those who seek aid at the pantry have an island connection, opening the possibility of serving Bradenton residents suffering from the effects of Irma. Bennett, Marc, Tony Calabro, Angela Leonardo, Anna Leonardo, Lori; and great grandchildren Isabella, Ella, Sofia, Ashton, Luca and Mila. The family sends its heartfelt thanks to caregivers Elsa Tello and Sheryl Henken, Pat Webster of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Irv Becker, M.D., of Sarasota, and the nurses and staff of Tidewell Hospice for their kind and thoughtful care during Mr. Manaliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s illness.

Elaine Grace Newhart Elaine Grace Newhart, 72, of Holmes Beach, died Sept. 13. She was born Sept. 22, 1944, in Annville, Pennsylvania, to John and Jayne Salem. After graduating from East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania, she moved to Sarasota, where she met Barry Newhart, her husband of 52 years, and taught elementary school. Newhart She and her husband settled in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where they raised their son and two daughters. She sacrificed her needs for the good of her family and loved ones. She was a patient, supportive and encouraging woman and she relished being a mother and grandmother. She loved learning, gardening, music, reading, playing games, laughing and spending time with her family and friends. Many loved her, and her influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew her. She is survived by husband Barry; daughters Torry and husband Carmine Vitolo, and Lauren and husband Colin Bourgoing; son Bryson; and granddaughters ZoĂŠ and Ella.

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Bradenton Beach re-establishes P&Z board, appoints four new members By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter The Bradenton Beach Planning and Zoning Board is starting fresh with a new majority. At its Sept. 21 meeting, the city commission appointed four new members to the board â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Andrew Mincieli, Bill Morrow, Fred Bartizal and Ken McDonough. All votes were unanimous except for Fred Bartizalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appointment. Mayor Bill Shearon voted against Bartizalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appointment, pointing out he is a business owner and not a resident. City attorney Ricinda Perry said that according to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charter, a board member can be a business owner or resident. She noted that Community Redevelopment Agency members Ed Chiles and John Horne are both business owners and not residents. Four P&Z board members have resigned since August 7, when the city voted 3-1 to join a lawsuit filed by former Mayor Jack Clarke against then-planning and zoning board members Reed Mapes, John Metz, Patty Shay and Bill Vincent, along with Scenic

Waves Partnership Committee chair Tjet Martin and Waves member Rose Vincent, for allegedly violating the Sunshine Law. Chair John Burns and vice chair Jim Lynch remain on the board. The resignations left the P&Z Bartizal board without a quorum. Prior to appointing four new members Sept. 21, Shearon said he spoke with former P&Z chair Dan DeBaun, who had offered to join the board as an interim member. AddiMincieli tionally, Shearon said former P&Z member Fawzy Makar also said he was willing to rejoin the board. Vice Mayor John Chappie said it would not be appropriate to appoint DeBaun and Makar, who had not filed current applications and were not on the agenda, ahead of the new applicants. The mayor and commissioners voted on the four appointees, then directed city land planner Alan Gar-

Holmes Beach looks into reshaping its government By Terry Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor Islander Reporter The newly appointed ad hoc committee studying the Holmes Beach form of government and whether it would benefit from hiring a city manager met for the first time Sept. 20. â&#x20AC;&#x153;First seek to understand,â&#x20AC;? said Mayor Bob Johnson as he welcomed the committee to city hall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then comment.â&#x20AC;? The committee is charged with reviewing the Holmes Beach mayoral form of government. It can recommend changes, according to city clerk Stacey Johnston. The nine committee members appointed in August, approved by the city commission, are Scott Boyd, Jay Calhoun, David Cheshire, Nancy Deal, Renee Ferguson, Constance Kihm, Pamela Leckie, Ellen Prince and Terry Schaefer. Prince and Ferguson were absent from the 95-minute meeting, which was primarily devoted to advising members how to conduct themselves legally. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You want to discuss whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on in the committee?â&#x20AC;? Johnson asked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You do it in a meeting. Period.â&#x20AC;? Everything the committee does is public record, city attorney Patricia Petruff said as she briefed the

committee on Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s government-in-the-Sunshine laws and the need for a secretary to be chosen to summarize meeting actions. Johnston also advised committee members to take the Sunshine Law seriously as any â&#x20AC;&#x153;trueâ&#x20AC;? violation would not be covered by city insurance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your liability,â&#x20AC;? Johnston said. The city is at a crossroads in terms of its balance of residential and business interests, Johnson and Petruff noted, lending urgency to the committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s task. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This will not be a quick game,â&#x20AC;? Johnson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe, if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taken seriously, it will take some time.â&#x20AC;? The commission can draft charter revisions required to implement any recommended change. Any committee recommendations will go before city commission before any actions or changes are enacted. Charter changes must go before the electorate. The committee also will develop a transition plan if voters approve any proposed changes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ultimate goal of this committee is to come up with a recommendation to your city commission on the form of government,â&#x20AC;? Petruff said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a light task.â&#x20AC;? A committee chair and vice chair will be chosen at the next meeting, set for 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 2, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.

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HB commissioner launches push for home rule By Terry Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor Islander Reporter The Florida Legislature wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be in session until Jan. 9, 2018, but Holmes Beach Commissioner Jean Peelen said she already has concerns. Her reason: Multibillion-dollar vacation rental corporations are lobbying to weaken home rule in Florida. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No bills on vacation rentals have been filed yet,â&#x20AC;? Peelen wrote in Peelen an email to Mayors Bob Johnson of Holmes Beach and Dan Murphy of Anna Maria. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When something is filed, it will likely be referenced first to the Senate Community Affairs Committee.â&#x20AC;? Peelen, who opted not to run for another commission term in November, said her concerns were fanned when she was attended the Florida League of Cities Aug. 17-19 meeting in Orlando, where vacation rental rules were a hot topic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The concern about vacation rentals is everywhere in the state,â&#x20AC;? Peelen emailed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The goal is to begin acting in concert to the greatest degree possible.â&#x20AC;? Murphy already has proposed amending Florida law to designate short-term rentals as commercial activity and regulate them. Anna Maria lobbyist Chip Case is seeking a sponsor in the House and Senate to champion Murphyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed legislation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to be able to protect the people in the community,â&#x20AC;? Case said. Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach also hired lobbyists this year. Peelen urged anyone interested in the vacation rental issue to contact legislators to ask for support. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tell all of them how your life and your city is affected by unregulated vacation rentals,â&#x20AC;? Peelen wrote. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now is the first, probably of several, times I will ask you to step up for your city â&#x20AC;&#x201D; for your island.â&#x20AC;?

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By Sandy Ambrogi and ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter Anna Maria Sept. 11, 800 block of North Shore Drive, open door/window. During a routine patrol, a broken window was observed at a residence. The rear door was found unlocked and officers entered, found water on the floor and several drawers opened. The house was secured and attempts to locate a keyholder were made. Anna Maria is policed by MCSO. Bradenton Beach Sept. 14, 2513 Gulf Drive N., Circle K, criminal mischief/vehicle. A woman flagged down an officer on patrol and alleged her car had been vandalized. She said two people pulled up in a way that sprayed her vehicle with mud. The officer located the two Officer Josh Fleischer, left, and Sgt. Vern McGowin vehicles described by the woman at Runaway Bay condominiums and spoke with the drivers, who of the Holmes Beach Police Department are coordinating the second-annual Holmes Beach National claimed they did not spray the vehicle on purpose. Night Out, 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3. Islander Photo: Upon running their licenses, the officer determined one of the motorists had a warrant in another state Terry O’Connor and the subject was arrested and transported to the beach.org to offer assistance. Manatee County jail. The event is designed to build lasting partnerSept. 18, 2200 block of Avenue B, battery. A ships and camaraderie between neighbors, police, first woman who recently separated from her husband responders and the entire community. alleged he determined where she was staying, went “It’s really aimed at the entire family,” said to the residence and punched her in the face when she McGowin. opened the door. Witnesses observed the man drag — Terry O’Connor PLEASE SEE STREETLIFE, NEXT PAGE

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Cops & Court Kathy Prucnell, Islander court and police beat reporter, returns from vacation for the Oct. 4 edition. Island watch: In an emergency, call 911. To report information on island crime, call the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Anna Maria substation, 941-7088899; Bradenton Beach police, 941-778-6311; or Holmes Beach police, 941-708-5804. STREETLIFE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 his wife down the stairs and attempt to force her into his car. The woman broke free and called 911 from a nearby apartment. The man had left before the officer arrived and a complaint was filed. Sept. 19, 110 Gulf Drive S., Moose Lodge, criminal mischief/vehicle. A woman parked at the Moose Lodge of Anna Maria Island, went to the beach for the afternoon and returned to find her car had been keyed. Moose Lodge surveillance cameras captured video of the incident. The investigation continues. Bradenton Beach is policed by Bradenton Beach Police Department. Cortez Sept. 17, 12000 block of Cortez Road W., theft. A woman reported her son’s 10-foot-long boat was grounded and tied to another boat Sept. 12. When they returned Sept. 15 to retrieve the boat, it was gone. Cortez is policed by MCSO. Holmes Beach Sept. 12, 600 block of Key Royale Drive, burglary. A woman and her husband returned after the hurricane evacuation and discovered that sterling silver items were missing from their dining room. Liquor bottles, glasses and food also had been disturbed. Police sent out some items for evidence processing.

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A tip from three pedestrians led Holmes Beach police to arrest a female resident for driving under the influence. The woman was asleep at the wheel. HBPD Officer Alan Bores was parked in a lot on Marina Drive Sept. 2, when three men approached him around 9:45 p.m. and said a woman was asleep at the wheel of an idling car at Jessie’s Island Store, 5424 Keiter Marina Drive. Bores found a woman slumped on the steering wheel and, after several attempts, woke the driver. She was identified as Kelly Jo Keiter, 50, of Holmes Beach. The officer said Keiter had watery, bloodshot eyes. Keiter told Bores she was taking a medical prescription, but was not in physical distress. She said she was waiting for a friend. Bores performed several field sobriety tests, then transported Keiter to HBPD for a 20-minute observation. A breath sample showed 0.00 and 0.00 blood alcohol content. The legal BAC is 0.08. Keiter was then read an implied consent statement, but refused to furnish a urine sample. She was then given a drug recognition evaluation, arrested for DUI and transported to Manatee County jail. — Sandy Ambrogi

A motorist on Manatee Avenue was driving 55 miles over the speed limit between Gulf Drive and the Anna Maria Island Bridge in Holmes Beach when stopped Sept. 4. Holmes Beach Police Officer Alan Bores spotted Anthony Charles Coates III, 25, of Bradenton, traveling eastbound at 70 mph in a 30-mph zone near Kingfish Boat Ramp at Coates about 2:15 a.m. As the car approached the bridge, its left tires crossed the double yellow line and the vehicle accelerated, according to the police report. Bores, following behind, clocked the vehicle at more than 90 mph before pulling Coates over in the 12000 block of Manatee Avenue. Bores noted Coates’ had watery, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and the odor of alcohol. The driver said he was “heading home” from Bradenton Beach. Coates told Bores he had consumed three beers and agreed to a field sobriety test, but then refused. Coates was transported to HBPD, where breath samples registered 0.200 and 0.194 blood alcohol content. The legal BAC is 0.08. He was charged with DUI, speeding, failure to drive in a single lane and violation of the open container law and transported to Manatee County jail. — Sandy Ambrogi

Sept. 13, 4500 block of Gulf Drive, disturbance. Two neighbors cleaning up after the hurricane got into a verbal altercation over where the trash was placed on the properties. Police advised the two that a report was made. Sept. 13, 3200 East Bay Drive, theft of a vehicle. A woman returned to work and discovered the scooter she had left in the parking lot at Walgreens was missing. The scooter was parked out of the view of surveillance cameras. It was recovered that evening by the MCSO and two men were arrested for the theft.

Sept. 14, 500 block of 75th Street, criminal mischief. A man accused his ex-wife of keying his 2009 Mercedes on three sides while it was parked in his driveway. The man said he had just had the car painted after a similar incident, which she admitted to in court. The estimated repair would be $3,500, he said, based on the prior incident. Holmes Beach is policed by HBPD. Streetlife is based on incident reports and narratives from the BBPD, HBPD and MCSO.

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AME reinforces plea for peace on Earth

Liam Coleman, left, and Esabella Walker get into a Wild West state of mind for the upcoming 5-7 p.m. Oct. 4 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Saddle Up and Readâ&#x20AC;? Literacy Night at Anna Maria Elementary. The evening of shopping, learning activities, dining and entertainment is held in conjunction with the annual Scholastic Book Fair. The community is invited. Islander Photo: Courtesy AME/Lynne McDonough

AME calendar 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 30, rescheduled AME-PTO Welcome Reception at the Waterfront Restaurant, Anna Maria. â&#x20AC;˘ 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 2-4, book fair. â&#x20AC;˘ 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, early release. â&#x20AC;˘ 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, Literacy Night. â&#x20AC;˘ Friday, Oct. 13, no school. â&#x20AC;˘ 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, parent-teacher conference night. â&#x20AC;˘ 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, early release. â&#x20AC;˘ Saturday, Oct. 28, Fall Festival. Anna Maria Elementary is at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. For more information, call 941708-5525.

Fourth-grader Gabriella Gilbert goes airborne as Ave Harlan dances Sept. 22 during the AME Peace Day celebration. Islander Photos: Sandy Ambrogi

AME students Blaize Fronzak, left, and Levi Patton stand for the pledge of allegiance Sept. 22 for Peace Day, Students sang, read poetry and presented essays on peace at the annual event sponsored by the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island.

Saddle up and read, pardners! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to turn some pages. Book pages, that is. New reads abound at the annual Anna Maria Elementary Scholastic Book Fair Monday-Wednesday, Oct. 2-Oct. 4. The event is open to the community 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, Oct. 2-3; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, and 5-7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Oct. 2-Oct. 4. AME will host Literacy Night 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, in conjunction with the book fair, with a Wild West theme, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Saddle Up and Read.â&#x20AC;? In addition to giving students, caregivers and community members an opportunity to browse the books for sale in the music room, Literacy Night will feature learning activities, a hamburger/hot dog dinner, a Parent-Teacher Organization bake sale and country music in the cafeteria. Dinner will be $5 per person and including bever-

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AME kindergartners don peace hats made in class and dance at the 16th annual Peace Day celebration Sept. 22 at the school. Each class presented a song and students read essays and poems about what peace means to them.

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Anna Maria Island fourth- and fifth-graders lead a parade of flags Sept. 22 at the 16th annual Peace Day celebration at the school. The flags represent many of the native countries of AME students. Islander Photos: Sandy Ambrogi The Manatee High School Drum Line performs for the crowd Sept. 22 attending the annual Anna Maria Elementary Peace Day celebration on the front lawn of the school at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. The drum line led the fourth- and fifth-graders flag parade and also entertained at the event.

The concept of peace on Earth may be more important now than ever. The International Day of Peace, or Peace Day, was established in 1981 by the United Nations. Sept. 21 is set aside for “commemorating and strengthening the ideas of peace both within and among all nations and peoples,” according to the resolution. Anna Maria Elementary students, teachers, parents and friends lounged on the school lawn the morning of Sept. 22 to commemorate Peace Day. Individual students representing each class read essays or poems about peace, after dozens of flags were paraded to the service by the Manatee High School Drum Line. The flags represented the many rocks prepared by students at conclusion of last year All.” The annual peace day is sponsored by the Rotary native countries of AME students. Club of Anna Maria Island. The flags, along with the American flag, were in the shape of a heart and a peace symbol. This year’s International Day of Peace theme was Anna Maria Elementary is located at 4700 Gulf placed around the peace pole in front of the school. The pole displays the phrase, “May peace prevail on “Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for Drive, Holmes Beach. Earth” in 12 languages and flags from the represented countries are placed around it. On Sept. 21, teachers and volunteers, along with help from some students, cleaned and raked the area in preparation for the celebration. They also placed

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AME â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;digsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sea turtles Fifth-graders at Anna Maria Elementary School â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;digâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; their visit to the beach for a loggerhead nest excavation Sept. 20 near 47th Street â&#x20AC;&#x201D; near the school at 4700 Gulf Drive â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in Holmes Beach. The nest contained 74 hatched and 31 unhatched eggs. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

AMITW volunteer Jenny Oelfke, son Kellan, 3, and volunteer Skip Coyne take a spin Sept. 18 in the turtle watch ATV following their morning survey on the beach. Islander Photo: Courtesy AMITW

Some sea turtle nests on Anna Maria Island outlive Irma By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter â&#x20AC;&#x153;In a lot of ways this was kind of the perfect storm,â&#x20AC;? Suzi Fox, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring executive director, said Sept. 19. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It really wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a big rain event.â&#x20AC;? Fox was referring to Hurricane Irma, which dealt Manatee County a glancing blow Sept. 10-11, skirting Tampa Bay as a strong Category 2 storm. Since flooding was minimal, many of the nests on the beach after Irma could still hatch, Fox said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most of the remaining nests are high on the beach and likely to hatch,â&#x20AC;? Fox added. As of Sept. 24, AMITW reported 326 hatched nests and 26 nests remaining to hatch on the island. Additionally, turtle watch reported approximately 24,788 hatchlings had made it to the Gulf of Mexico. Fox said the nests that hatched just prior to and during the storm â&#x20AC;&#x153;had good hatch rates.â&#x20AC;? According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, when a nest is determined hatched,

AMITW volunteers must wait 72 hours to dig into the clutch and report how many eggs hatched, didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hatch, or if there are live hatchlings remaining in the nest. Nests usually contain about 100 eggs. Ideally, all of the eggs in the clutch will hatch. However, when flooding occurs, sea turtle eggs, which are permeable, can take in water and drown the embryo. Fox said the rain from Irma was not the sort of deluge that leaves water standing on nests, leaving the hatchlings more likely to emerge in the typical volcano-like spume from the nest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When they all start to hatch, water can flood into the egg cavity, drowning the hatchlings near the bottom,â&#x20AC;? Fox said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since Irma didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave much standing water, the hatchlings remaining in the nest upon excavation are more likely to have survived.â&#x20AC;? Additionally, she said that the majority of the remaining nests are on beaches toward the middle of the island, which were less prone during Irma to high surf and waves washing over the nests.

Fox said some â&#x20AC;&#x153;surprise hatchesâ&#x20AC;? have occurred since Irma from nests initially marked as false crawls, nests that had stakes washed out by Irmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rough tides and nests that were never marked. Since nests are still hatching, Fox said people need to keep lights visible from the shoreline low and shielded and, if not turtle-friendly, exterior lights should be turned off at night. Artificial light can disorient hatchlings away from the water, exposing them to death by predation or dehydration. Fox also said there is a chance green sea turtles â&#x20AC;&#x201D; rare to the area with only six nests recorded on AMI this season â&#x20AC;&#x201D; are still nesting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s common for greens to nest late in season,â&#x20AC;? Fox said. She added that turtle watch volunteers are vying to find â&#x20AC;&#x153;the elusive last green nest of the seasonâ&#x20AC;? on their morning survey walks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who knows? We could still get another one yet,â&#x20AC;? Fox said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had quite a season.â&#x20AC;?

Debbie Basilius, AMITW section 3 coordinator, collects data Sept. 20 from a loggerhead nest on the beach near 68th Street in Holmes Beach. The nest contained 69 hatched eggs, 15 unhatched eggs and one hatchling, which was released to the Gulf of Mexico. Islander Photos: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

Of the two marked nests near 68th Street in Holmes Beach, the nest on the left hatched Sept. 17 and the other was yet to hatch Sept. 20. The unhatched nest is among nine remaining in the 1-mile section between Pine Avenue and 66th Street, that held 82 nests at the peak of season.

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By Lisa Neff

When the wind blows After Hurricane Irma blew away, I spent an evening crashed on the couch, watching director John Huston’s suspenseful “Key Largo.” Island friends Melissa and Frank Williams put the idea in my head. So I signed into my Amazon Prime account and purchased the 1948 film, a moody black-and-white picture starring Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Lionel Barrymore, Claire Trevor and Edward G. Robinson. You must see it, or see it again. Neff The setting is a Key Largo hotel. Inside, psychological drama simmers and explodes. Outside, a “blow” rages —as they say in the movie. I chuckled aloud when Bogart’s character, a World War II vet, told Robinson’s not-so-tough gangster, “You don’t like it, do you Rocco, the storm? Show it your gun, why don’t you? If it doesn’t stop, shoot it.” A guy made news headlines in Florida for joking about shooting at Irma. Mostly, though, I thought about human nature and the force of nature, violence and rage, destruction and death, redemption and recovery. I thought about my own fears of storm surge when one gangster, Ralphie, asked his gangster pal, “Hey Curly, what all happens in a hurricane?” Curly replied, “The wind blows so hard the ocean gets up on its hind legs and walks right across the land.” I thought about the casualties and costs from hurricanes Irma, Harvey and Maria, and also Katrina, when Barrymore’s character, the old innkeeper James Temple who serves as the film’s moral compass, recounted the Great Labor Day Hurricane that struck the Keys in 1935: “A relief train was dispatched from Miami. The barometer was down to about 26 inches when that train pulled into Homestead. Engineer backed his string of empty coaches into the danger zone … and the hurricane hit. Knocked those coaches right off the track. Two hundred miles an hour, that wind blew. A tidal wave 12 feet high went right across the key. Whole towns were wiped out. Miles and miles of track were ripped up … and washed away. Nothing was left. More than 500 bodies were recovered after the storm. And for months afterwards … corpses were found in the mangrove swamps.”

A still from “Key Largo,” directed by John Huston in 1948. Islander Photo: Courtesy TCM I’ve seen “Key Largo” before, first as a kid, watch- Evacuations ing late-night TV with my mom, but also several times Irma: More than 6 million. as an adult. I remembered “Key Largo” as a gangster Andrew: 1 million. movie. So I saw it differently when I watched the film Frances: 2.8 million. three days after Irma made landfall in the Keys as a Jeanne: 2.5 million. Category 4 storm with winds of 130 mph. Katrina: 1.5 million “The wind blows so hard the ocean gets up on its Rita: more than 2.5 million. hind legs and walks right across the land.” Wilma: 760,000. That’s what happens. Deaths Factioids: Irma and the numbers Irma: Not complete to date. Florida International University’s Metropolitan Andrew: 65. Center offered this post-Irma look at other major hurFrances: 7. ricanes that impacted the state in recent decades. Jeanne: 6. Katrina: 1,833. Category, wind speed Rita: 7. Hurricane Irma made U.S. landfall in the Florida Wilma: 25. Keys as a Category 4 storm with 130-mph winds. Hurricane Andrew, in 1992, landed in the United Damages States as a Category 4 with 143-mph winds. Irma: Not complete to date. Hurricane Frances, in 2004, was a Category 2 with Andrew: $25 billion. 105-mph winds. Frances: $12 billion. Hurricane Jeanne, also in 2004, was a Category 3 Jeanne: $6.9 billion. with 120-mph winds. Katrina: $108 billion. Hurricane Katrina, in 2005, which landed three Rita: $10.5 billion. times in the United States in Categories 1, 3 and 5, had Wilma: $29 billion. winds of 125 mph. Hurricane Rita, also in 2005, was a Category 3 with winds of 115 mph. Hurricane Wilma, also in 2005, was a Category 3 with winds of 125 mph.

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Islanders pull together for Hurricane Irma relief By Bianca Benedí Islander Reporter For the most part, Hurricane Irma spared the haven of Anna Maria Island. Although heavy winds ripped up trees and disconnected power for many, most of the island remained relatively intact and unharmed. The same could not be said for the Florida Keys, which received the brunt of Irma’s might as the hurricane first made landfall in the United States. The southern islands at the tip of Florida received Category 4 hurricane winds and storm surge, and the post-Irma death toll rose to 14, according to Monroe County Medical Examiner Dr. Michael Steckbauer. Some motivated islanders have chosen to take Anna Maria’s fortune as an opportunity to mobilize support for the Keys. Teresa Burgess, owner of Saltair in Holmes Beach, and islander Karen Harllee decided to put their good fortune to work. In conjunction with the Palmetto-based Haulin Grass Fishing Team, the pair arranged to place a large shipping container in front of Saltair, 5508 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, with a sign reading “Hurricane Irma donations.” Burgess and Harllee put out a call to action to friends, family and islanders to fill the container before it was picked up and sent to the city of Marathon, where Haulin Grass Fishing Company would then sort

and deliver it to people in need. People across the island responded to their call. The container was soon filled with bags of pet food and nonperishables, tarps, batteries and battery-powered electronics, cleaning materials, first-aid kits and other

crucial supplies. In Holmes Beach, Sally Greig said she and her co-workers at Mike Norman Realty were donating supplies because they had a fondness for the Keys, where they visit annually. As a resident of Zone A, she was obligated to evacuate ahead of the hurricane to a haven in Palma Sola Park. “I just finished unpacking today,” she said Sept. 21. But, she added, “we can’t complain. Look at the people who need this stuff. They’re in a lot worse shape than we are.” At the Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, a request was put out to members to bring supplies to the center, which were then delivered to the shipping container. Early morning Sept. 22, the container was taken— along with more than 120,000 pounds of donated supplies—to the southern islands. Lessig said Sept. 21 that the center also would continue collecting supplies for the next several weeks, bringing them to whatever organization can transport them to people in need. Kristen Lessig, executive director of the Center of Anna Maria Island, displays items Sept. 21 collected at the center for the Irma relief drive in Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: Bianca Benedî

Runner Hooke takes first place, sets yet another record By Kevin P. Cassidy Islander Reporter Six days after Hurricane Irma raced up the Florida peninsula, longtime Galati Yacht Sales employee and former Island resident Mickey Hooke Cassidy participated in the 13th annual Ranch Run in Temple Terrace Sept. 16. Hooke, who recently turned 56, maintained a solid, steady pace and finished the 10K in 41:31, giving him first place overall for the day. His finish time was 4 minutes 12 seconds ahead of his closest competitor and earned him a trifecta: course, masters and grandmasters records. He has set 290 records since he turned 40, including 46 overall course records. The race attracted 323 runners for 5K, 10K and 15K races and raised $19,000 for the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch and its programs.

Anna Maria City Hall horseshoe pits. The team of Tom Skoloda and Jay Disbrow defeated Dom Livedoti and Tim Sofran 22-12 in the finals and earned bragging rights for the day. Livedoti teamed up with Bob Heiger to post the only 3-0 pool play record as outright champs Sept. 23. 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 Clean up from Hurricane Irma continued on the Key Royale links Sept. 18, but the women got back in the swing of things Sept. 19 with a nine-hole individual-low-net golf match in two flights. Helen Pollock and Phyllis Roe both carded 4-under-par 28s to finish in a tie for first place in Flight A. Fran Barford and Stephanie Morris tied for second Horseshoe news with matching 3-under-par 29s. Two teams emerged from pool play and battled Roxanne Koche fired a 3-under-par 29 to take first for first place during Sept. 20 horseshoe action at the place in Flight B. Marilyn Niewijk was alone in second with a 1-over-par 33. Jana Samuels had a chipin on the eighth hole. Mickey Hooke closes in on the finish line of the 13th The men finally got out on the course Sept. 21 for annual Ranch Run in Temple Terrace. He earned a a nine-hole scramble. The team of Paul Phillips, Gary first place finish in the 10K. Razze, Jeff Rodencal and Quentin Talbert matched the 3-under-par 29 carded by the team of Mike Brakefield, Dave Frankenfield, Mark Kimball and Dick Mills and Barry Izzard, John Kolojeski and Scott Mitchell for a three-way tie for first. Registration taking place for

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Center postscript The Center of Anna Maria Island has canceled the adult football championship game that was scheduled the weekend Irma threatened to arrive in Florida and the island came under an evacuation order. The game was apparently called a draw because neither team could agree to a date that worked for all. Youth soccer, also delayed by Irma, is scheduled to begin this week.

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Fishing improves after passage of Hurricane Irma By Capt. Danny Stasny Islander Reporter For most of us the chores that follow a storm, especially one such as Hurricane Irma, can be long and lengthy. For me, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of hard to say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Honey, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going out fishing for the day,â&#x20AC;? when the yard is covered with fallen tree limbs, sections of fence are blown down, the windows are boarded up and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no power. Trying to pull that one off might result in a cold shoulder from your Stasny significant other by the time you got back from fishing. By now, most of the chores are done, the power is back and the cable and Internet are back and we can all watch Bay News 9 again. Now that things are close to normal, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to go fishing. And let me tell you â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the fishing is good right now. On my recent Southernaire charters, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m finding an abundance of spotted seatrout. On some flats, my clients are rallying on trout and reeling in catches of 30 or 40 fish. Now, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all fine and good, however, probably half of these fish are just under 15 inches â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the minimum size for seatrout. But hey, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great action and there are still a few fish to put in the cooler for a trout dinner that evening.

Snook Shindig to benefit Mote The William R. Mote Memorial Snook Shindig will be Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 6-7. The event, a fundraiser for Mote Marine Laboratory, is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;catch, sample and releaseâ&#x20AC;? fishing tournament that provides recreational and research opportunities. Anglers get to fish for prizes. Mote gets their data for research. A captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting will be at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at Moteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s WAVE Center, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway on City Island in Sarasota. Fishing in Sarasota Bay will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, and conclude at noon Saturday, Oct. 7. A banquet will be at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at Mote. The registration fees to fish are $50 for adults, $30 for kids. The Snook Shindig fee includes entry in the tournament, awards dinner, an event T-shirt, voluntary participation in raffles and lots of fun. People also can opt to attend the banquet for $30. For more information and to register, go online to mote.org/snookshindig or call Mote at 941-3884441.

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Larry Gordon, Larry Joel, Williams Martin and Cease Marcias, all from northern Virginia, found the fish hungry after coping with Hurricane Irma. The group fished inshore and offshore Sept. 18-20 with Capt. Warren Girle and each day, using shiners for bait, they hooked up different species, including trout, bonita, snapper, grouper and, of course, the usual uninvited sharks. Fishing structure in Tampa Bay also is proving to be action-packed. Spanish mackerel are being found around wrecks and reefs, providing great action on light tackle. And Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m finding more and more anglers are interested in a few macks for dinner, especially if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re from the U.K. To keep these toothy fish on the line, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m using 30-pound fluorocarbon as a leader tied to either a No. 4 or No. 2 Eagle claw extra-long shank hook. In areas where the water is dark and stained from the pollutants flowing out of the Manatee River, the No. 2 hook will work. In clearer conditions, the No. 4 is the best choice. While free-lining shiners for the mackerel, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m seeing an occasional mangrove snapper or grouper take the bait, which is always a welcome surprise. Lastly, the snook bite is ever-improving on the flats. Remember, the water temperatures are slowly declining, which in turn is triggering those linesiders to start moving off the beaches, out of the passes and onto the flats to gorge themselves before winter. We are in the early stages of this snook movement, but you should see more and more fish as we near October and in the beginning of November. On a final note, I hope everyone fared well during Hurricane Irma. I believe it couldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been a lot worse, so we should count our blessings that we only had to deal with a Category 2 storm. This one was definitely an eye-opener. An emotional roller coaster of sorts. I believe Floridians are strong in nature and, even in the wake of disaster, we help our friends and neighbors like they are family. Back to fishing, Capt. Jason Stock is pursuing permit on some of the offshore wrecks and other structure. Free-lining live crabs in these areas is deadly when the permit are present. Most of the time, the bite is within seconds of the cast. Permit 10-20 pounds are the norm this week. Moving inshore, Stock is finding action for clients

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Sally Greig, Rochelle Bowers and Marianne Norman-Ellis bring hygiene supplies, food and other donations meant for the Florida Keys Sept. 21 to the collection site at Saltair, 5508 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Norman-Ellis said all Mike Norman Realty associates at her office had donated supplies to Hurricane Irma disaster relief. Islander Photos: Bianca BenedĂ

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Smoothie King changes hands, lawyers unite Catrones sell whole fruit, smoothie and caboodle What a difference a year makes. Dave Cotrone and son David Jr. opened the Holmes Beach Smoothie King, 3248 E. Bay Drive, 10 months ago after a long haul with permitting and buildout. This was the fifth Bradenton area location for the Cotrones, who were named Smoothie Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top franchisee in the world in 2015. While the Catroneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so-called â&#x20AC;&#x153;chain storeâ&#x20AC;? was caught up in a great debate of formula retailers coming onto Anna Maria Island, the Catrones maintained they were a local company with local interests. But things have changed and, on July 31, the Catrones sold their Manatee County Smoothie King units to Lakewood Ranch franchisee Todd Pater. Pater owns three Smoothie Kings in Orlando and is slated to open a fourth in December. Pater said he and Catrone were â&#x20AC;&#x153;able to come to termsâ&#x20AC;? and, being a franchisee already in the system, made the transfer easier. Pater said he plans on getting involved with the community and keeping everything the same at the stores, including the Holmes Beach location. Eric Burnham, who previously was a manager at several of Catroneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s units, will be general manager of the Manatee Smoothie Kings. Dave Cotrone Sr., said in phone interview Sept. 19 that he and his son were â&#x20AC;&#x153;pursing other ventures,â&#x20AC;? which were â&#x20AC;&#x153;too early to discuss.â&#x20AC;?

Law firms join forces Two Manatee County powerhouse law firms, including Dye, Deitrich, Petruff & St. Paul P.L., commonly known as the Dye firm, have joined forces. Harrison & Kirkland P.A. has merged with the Dye firm to form the new Dye, Harrison, Kirkland, Petruff, Pratt & St. Paul PLLC. In a letter dated Sept. 18 received by the city of Holmes Beach, Stephen Dye said all of the current attorneys and staff members will be part of the new firm. David Detrick will continue serving as â&#x20AC;&#x153;of counselâ&#x20AC;? and the new firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 13 lawyers will offer representation in most areas of legal practice. Patricia Petruff is the city attorney for Holmes Beach and Jim Dye is the attorney for the long-running treehouse case. A tale of three piers Workers got back to the business of serving grouper and other favorites at the Rod & Reel pier Sept. 20, but those employed at the Anna Maria City Pier will have a long wait before returning to work. The City Pier took a beating from Hurricane

Irma, and will remained closed indefinitely, forcing those who earn a living at the bait shop and the City Pier Restaurant, 100 N. Bay Boulevard, Anna Maria, to sign up for unemployment compensation or seek employment elsewhere. Engineers have said the pier, which was the subject of needed upgrades before Irma blew through, needs major repairs before it reopens. Meanwhile, the key lime pies are now flying out of the kitchen at the smaller Rod & Reel Pier restaurant, 875 N. Shore Drive. At the other end of the island, the AMOB â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a hybrid of the Anna Maria Oyster Bar restaurant trademark â&#x20AC;&#x201D; has reopened at the Historic Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach with a new roof and air conditioning. Owner John Horne invites everyone back for good food, cocktails and good times, including his tenants at the pier, Tide and Moon Jewelry Boutique, Room with a Hue and Paradise Boat Tours. PLEASE SEE ISL BIZ, NEXT PAGE

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Horne says, “The views are great and it doesn’t get any cooler!” Cricket noise, cricket noise, cricket noise Good things take time. OK. However, the Waterline Marina, Resort and Beach Club, 5325 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, is pushing the envelope on this one. Once again, the opening date has been pushed back by continued construction. In an email Sept. 22, general manager Sandy Zinck said the Waterline, which was planning to open Oct. 11, is not accepting reservations until Oct. 15. Stayed tuned.

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Chambers help businesses achieve post-Irma normal In the afterburn of Irma, the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce continues to provide information and advice for business owners and residents affected by the hurricane. The chamber also is advising tourists and potential visitors of the status of Anna Maria Island, which is open, ready and welcoming. The AMI chamber has compiled lists of restaurants, lodging, recreation and even wildlife updates on its website. Time is ticking down for nominations for the 11th annual Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce small-, medium- and large-business of the year awards. Monday, Oct. 2, is the deadline for applications in three categories. Forms and instructions are on the chamber website. Interviews for finalists will be conducted Thursday, Oct. 26. Award winners will be named at the annual board of directors installation dinner Monday, Nov. 6. The October AMI chamber networking lunch will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the Swordfish

Islander archive 24/7 Some years ago, The Islander was invited to take part in a digital newspaper pilot project with the University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries. After submitting electronic — digital — editions of the newspaper, we donated our collection of printed newspapers covering from the first edition in 1992 up to the digital era of 2005. It took a few years, but it’s all on the UofF digital library site now, all searchable by key word, name or date. It’s simple, easy and available 24/7. There’s 24 years, 52 weeks a year, the complete

Grill & Tiki, 4528 119th St. W., Cortez. Cost is $15 for members and $25 for non-members. For more information, go to annamariaislandchamber.org, call 941-778-1541 or visit the office at 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce will host a small business week Monday-Thursday Oct. 16-19 at the Zota Beach Resort, 4711 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. The chamber will offer three days of seminars and workshops for business owners. A business-after-hours event will kick off at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, at Zota. Cost is $5 per person. At 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, the Longboat Key chamber will name the winners of its small businesses of the year awards at a luncheon at Zota. RSVPs are required for the luncheon. Other LBK chamber events canceled due to Hurricane Irma have yet to be rescheduled. For more information, call the chamber at 941383-2466, visit the website at longboatkeychamber. com or the office at 5390 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key.

collection of The Islander, online at ufdc.ufl.edu. You’ll find The Islander at the UofF library among the digital stacks, now and into the future. Weekly. Find weekly editions of The Islander — 1992 to present — online in the University of Florida Digital Library at ufdc.ufl.edu.

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By Jesse Brisson Special to The Islander 747 N. Shore Drive, Anna Maria, a 2,848 sfla / 4,855 sfur 3bed/3½bath/2car Gulfview home built in 2007 on a 17,400 sq ft lot was sold 08/25/17, Wear to Bawari LLC for $1,822,900; list $2,200,000. 117 Palmetto Ave., Anna Maria, a 1,792 sfur / 4,084 sfur 3bed/4bath home built in 1976 on a 11,000 sq ft lot was sold 08/25/17, Pericone to CFI USA Inc for $1,150,000. 3801 East Bay Dr., Unit 202, Sunbow Bay, Holmes Beach, a 1,146 sfla / 1,247 sfur 2bed/2bath condo with shared pool built in 1981 was sold 08/25/17, Mercer to Browne for $325,000; list $335,000. Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at Gulf-Bay Realty of Anna Maria, can be reached at 941-778-7244.

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