The Islander Newspaper E-Edition: Wednesday, July 06, 2022 by The Anna Maria Islander Newspaper

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VOLUME 30, NO. 37

the Best news on anna maria island since 1992 astheworldterns 6 HB officials push parking garage prohibition. 2

Q&A 070622

am P&Z supports paid parking. 3

10-20 YEARS AGO

looking back. 7

county plans to replace coquina jetty. 9 lBK closes access at greer island for dredge. 9

save the date. 10

Happenings

What’s up on ami? 11 first-ever guy Harvey academy at ame. 12

Sparks ﬂy high July 2 in Anna Maria

Gathering. 14

Obituaries 14 GoodDeeds. 15 Where’s Tuna Street.

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Patriotic parade. 19 HB upholds fine. 20

Streetlife 21

Cops & Courts 21 danger, danger. 21

Wholesome hunting. 23 indoor sports action. 24 fishing hot as a firecracker. 25

Isl Biz: 26-27

$37.5m property offered.

cLASSIFIEDS. 28-29

PropertyWatch. 30

NYT puzzle. 31

State charge in political sign spat up in air By ryan Paice islander reporter

Meetings 4 Opinions 6

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MCSO investigates death in Cortez By robert anderson islander reporter

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the June 26 death of a Bradenton woman on a boat near Cortez. The woman’s body was brought to shore by a friend in a boat to a waterfront restaurant, where employees made life-saving attempts but failed. Desiree E. Van Horn, Van Horn 34, and a friend spent the night on the water aboard a boat anchored about 100 yards from the docks in Cortez, according to an MCSO report, when Van Horn exhibited symptoms similar a heart attack, her companion, Tony Taylor, said. The MCSO and Manatee County Emergency Management Services responded to a 911 call at the Star Fish Co. Market and Restaurant dock relating to the medical emergency. “It actually happened on a boat across the bay at one of the net camps,” said Karen Bell, owner of Star Fish and co-owner of A.P. Bell Fish Co. “The one that we call the Curt Johns camp.” turn to death, Page 2

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Don’t hold your breath. It might take several months to review a capias request for a potential second-degree misdemeanor charge against Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore. The capias stems from a June 11 incident where Whitmore, a Holmes Beach resident, removed three posted campaign signs in Holmes Beach. The campaign signs belong to Jason Bearden, an opponent in the Aug. 23 Republican primary election for the seat she holds as at-large district Bearden 6 commissioner. Carol Ann Felts also is a candidate in the closed primary. There are two write-in candidates in the Nov. 8 general election, Manuel Whitmore Antonio Llamas and Robert Lesher. turn to political signs, Page 2

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angie Blunt of Perico island wins the second week of the islander’s six-week 2022 top notch photo contest with this photograph of brown pelicans at the Historic Bridge street Pier in Bradenton Beach. the photographer wins an islander “more-than-amullet wrapper” t-shirt and entry into the finals, which offers a grand prize of $100 from the islander and gift certificates from islander advertisers. more, page 12.

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HB officials push forward with parking garage prohibition By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Holmes Beach officials are exploring an ordinance that might stoke the flames of conflict with Manatee County. City commissioners reached consensus June 28 to send a proposed ordinance that would amend the land development code to prohibit multilevel parking structures within city limits to a first reading and public hearing. The dispute began when Kevin Van Ostenbridge death continued from page 1

Bell said she was in Homosassa June 26 and received information from the MCSO and staff at Starfish regarding the emergency. Bell said a friend of Van Horn’s, Taylor, brought her to the dock, where he enlisted help from Star employees Eric Peterson and Greg Surace. The men worked together in an effort to revive Van Horn. “Tony brought her over to Star’s floating dock,” Bell said. “It’s on video of him running into the building. It was at around — I think 9 a.m. He came back out with a couple of the guys who work there, Greg and Eric. Eric had the phone and you can see him dialing 911. Greg helped pull her out of the boat and onto the dock. They did proceed to try and do CPR and then, in a very brief period of time, EMS showed up.” Van Horn was pronounced dead at the scene. Bell said Van Horn’s body remained on the floating dock for almost five hours while the sheriff’s office investigated. Star Fish Co. was closed for the day. “It’s really very tragic,” said Bell. In a June 26 email to The Islander, the MCSO said detectives found no sign of trauma. The cause of death is pending toxicology results, which can take up to three months, David Winterhalter of the District 12 Medical Examiner Office in Sarasota told The Islander via email July 2.

was elected in November 2020 and immediately voiced criticism of the park-by-permit system the city implemented earlier that year. City officials stand by the system, which they say protects residential quality of life by reducing roadside Van Ostenparking on some residential streets. bridge Van Ostenbridge and other county commissioners argue the parking limits are unfair to off-island residents visiting the beaches and they have threatened to withhold beach renourishment funds if the limits aren’t reversed — or, build a parking garage at Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive — to make up for lost parking. Van Ostenbridge attended the city’s June 14 work session, the first where the garage prohibition was discussed, and warned that passage could continue to reduce state and county funding to the municipality. However, his warning failed to stop city commissioners from bringing the item back for a second work session. City planner Bill Brisson said June 28 the proposed political signs continued from page 1

Whitmore turned the signs into the Holmes Beach Police Department and, by June 22, Bearden told the HBPD he wanted to press charges against the 16-year incumbent on the county commission. An employee with the 12th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office told The Islander July 1 that it often takes a few weeks to receive a capias, then up to three months to review each case, a process that might include interviewing those involved. Additionally, the employee said Whitmore’s case was set for executive assignment to another district’s state attorney’s office for review but could not provide further detail as of July 1. If convicted of a charge of petit theft, Whitmore could face up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine.

ordinance would require off-street parking facilities to be located only at ground level, effectively prohibiting multilevel parking garages. Brisson said he also added a provision to improve pedestrian safety by discouraging unsafe crossings between an off-street parking facility and the associated use or business. The provision would require off-street parking facilities to be located so people parking there could access the business or beach without crossing roadways — except at marked pedestrian crossings. Brisson provided a map highlighting the city’s major roadways, such as Gulf and Marina drives, where pedestrian crossings would be required to link off-street parking facilities and their associated uses. He added that marked pedestrian crossings would not be needed to link off-street parking facilities to their associated uses if they were divided by smaller, “local” roads. Several city commissioners spoke in support of the added provision and agreed to include Brisson’s map and a list of street names to highlight “arterial or collector” roadways. Commissioner Kim Rash said he would prefer the city allow its electorate to vote on a potential prohibition of multilevel parking structures by placing the item on the upcoming ballot as a charter amendment. “Anything that’s really, really important to the residents, I think ought to be put out on a ballot,” Rash said. see parking garage, next page Find The Islander dating to November 1992 online at the UofF Digital Newspaper Collection at ufdc.ufl.edu.

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City attorney Erica Augello said a Supreme Court case ruled that land development regulations, such as a prohibition on multilevel parking structures, could not be included in a city charter. “The charter is not meant to regulate land development, it’s meant to provide a charter for the functioning of the city,” Augello said. She added that Bradenton Beach’s charter currently restricts multilevel parking structures but she did not know if it remained valid or would stand up to legal challenge. Commission Chair Carol Soustek said she hadn’t spoken with any residents who were in favor of building a multilevel parking structure in the city and supported moving forward with the prohibition. There was no public comment. Van Ostenbridge did not respond to a July 1 email from The Islander. The city commission’s next regular meeting will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive. Directions to attend via Zoom can be found at holmesbeachfl.org.

Out with the old … a crew with usa demolition works June 21 to tear down a home in the 100 block of sixth street south in Bradenton Beach. the house was built in 1931. the property is now owned by 105 6th llc and the contractor on the notice of commencement is eason Builders group of longboat Key. islander Photo: robert anderson

Bicyclists come and go June 30 at manatee Public Beach, 4000 gulf drive, Holmes Beach. the beach parking lot would be the location of a multilevel parking garage if manatee county commissioners get their way. islander Photo: ryan Paice

Q&A 070622

By lisa neff

last week’s question

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this week’s question

Would you consider buying an all-electric car? A. Definitely. B. Maybe a hybrid. C. They cost too much. D. Not enough charging stations. To answer the poll, go online to islander.org.

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AM P&Z supports paid parking at Gulf Drive parking lot By ryan Paice islander reporter

A handful of new parking spaces might come up for grabs in Anna Maria. But they come at a cost. Members of the city’s planning and zoning board unanimously voted June 27 to recommend the city commission approval a site plan that would allow paid public parking and associated signage in the Sandbar Restaurant’s overflow lot at 9902 Gulf Drive. The P&Z is an advisory board that reviews proposed land uses and policies and provides recommendations to the city commission. The lot is owned by Weld Inc., the corporate entity of the Sandbar, 100 Spring Ave. City staff discovered in February that without city approval automated kiosks had been installed at the lot to facilitate paid parking. Signs at the lot direct parking motorists to pay via the ParkMobile mobile application, where fees are $5.70 per hour or $128.75 per day for a space. City planner Chad Minor said Weld had not been fined for violating city code because they had complied with city staff’s request to apply for the new use with property owner if the site plan is not approved. an updated site plan. The proposed site plan would allow the continued He said the city might pursue action against the use of the lot for overflow parking from the restaurant

Work continues in Anna Maria Bradenton-based Woodruff & sons install stormwater infiltration trenches June 28 along north Bay Boulevard in anna maria. the city said drainage work would next move to south Bay Boulevard. the first phase of city paving — nine roadways, including Willow, chilson, cedar and Beach avenues — was completed in mid-late June. islander Photo: ryan Paice

a sign advertises parking fees for the sandbar restaurant’s lot on gulf drive, opposite Harry’s grill and the Beach shop in anna maria. islander Photo: ryan Paice

while also adding paid public parking as a use. Minor said one of the city’s concerns with the proposal was whether the Sandbar could continue to provide the 129 parking spaces required by city code. However, with 161 parking spaces provided across seven lots, Minor said the restaurant’s minimum parking requirements would continue to be met. He said staff recommended plan approval. Brooks O’Hara, director of real estate for the Chiles Group, represented Weld at the meeting and said parking at the lot would be accessible 24/7 by “pure honor system,” possibly without staff enforcement . P&Z Chair Dr. Jose Erbella expressed concern with overnight parking and camping in the lot and suggested closing the lot at night to prevent issues. Minor said the city has overnight parking and camping regulations in place so, if there are such issues, code and law enforcement officers could act if they witness violations. Mary Anne Whiteside, owner of property adjacent to the lot at 114 Magnolia Ave., complimented the restaurant’s handling of the lot. She said she has met with Ed Chiles, owner of the Chiles Group, about her concerns and he “had done nothing but improve the whole situation for us.” P&Z member Bob Carter moved to recommend approval of the site plan. P&Z member Barbara Zdravecky seconded the motion, which passed. The proposed plan will go before city commissioners at their next meeting at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at city hall, 10005 Gulf Drive. Directions to attend via Zoom can be found at cityofannamaria.com.

Mobile congressional office to ‘park’ at city halls Staff with U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan’s office will visit the island in July for “mobile office” hours. Constituents in the 16th Congressional District with questions, comments or concerns regarding a federal matter can attend, as well as those seeking assistance through constituent services. Congressional field representative Paige Morrison will meet with constituents at the following times and locations: • 1-4 p.m. Friday, July 8, at Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach.

Meetings

• 2-5 p.m. Friday, July 15, at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, is facing an Aug. 23 primary challenge from businessman Martin Hyde. The primary winner will face Democrat Jan Schneider and write-in candidate Ralph Hartman in the Nov. 8 general election. For more information or an appointment, people can call the district office in Bradenton at 941-7479081.

Bradenton Beach July 6, 9:30 a.m., CRA. July 7, 6 p.m., commission. July 12, 9 a.m., commission (budget). July 13, 1 p.m., department heads. July 21, noon, commission. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., 941-778-1005, cityofbradentonbeach.com. Holmes Beach July 6, 10 a.m., parks and beautification. July 12, 9 a.m., commission (budget). July 13, 5 p.m., planning. July 14, 9 a.m., clean water.

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Anna Maria City July 13, 9 a.m., planning and zoning. July 14, 2 p.m., commission. July 28, 6 p.m., commission. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 941708-6130, cityofannamaria.com.

the city of anna maria is considering a plan that includes paid public parking at a lot the corner of gulf drive and magnolia avenue in anna maria. islander courtesy image

July 20, 5 p.m., commission (budget). July 26, 10 a.m., code compliance. July 28, 11:30 a.m., police pension. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 941-708-5800, holmesbeachﬂ.org. Manatee County July 26, 8:30 a.m., commission. July 28, 9 a.m., commission (budget). County administration building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, 941-748-4501, mymanatee. org. Also of interest July 8, 1-4 p.m., U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan staff office hours, Bradenton Beach City Hall. July 15, 2-5 p.m., U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan staff office hours, Holmes Beach City Hall. Sept. 5 is Labor Day. Most government offices will be closed. Send notices to calendar@islander.org.

Island voters can view sample ballots online for the Aug. 23 primaries. The Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office posted the ballots to its website, votemanatee. com, July 1. Mail ballots are to be sent to voters who requested them beginning July 8 with overseas ballots and then domestic ballots beginning July 15. Voter registration ahead of the primaries will close Monday, July 25. Early voting at select locations before the primary will begin Saturday, Aug. 13, and end Saturday, Aug. 20. Registration ahead of the general election will close Tuesday, Oct. 11. Early voting will begin Saturday, Oct. 29, and close Saturday, Nov. 5. Election Day will be Tuesday, Nov. 8. For more information about the 2022 elections, visit the supervisor of elections office website at votemanatee.com. — lisa neff

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HB commissioners adopt ‘all tires off road’ parking ordinance By ryan Paice islander reporter

Clear the roadways, a new ordinance is in town. Holmes Beach city commissioners voted 4-1 June 28 to adopt an amended ordinance requiring motorists parking in rights of way to position all tires off roadways where sidewalks are not present. Commissioner Kim Rash voted “no,” stating city staff hadn’t done enough to prove to him that the measure was necessary to improve safety. City staff presented the proposed ordinance earlier this year in an effort to enhance roadway safety for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians by clearing space along the margins. The measure also establishes uniformity across Anna Maria Island since Anna Maria and Bradenton Beach already require motorists to park with all tires off the roadway. The measure provides discretion to code and law enforcement officers so some leeway can be given to landscaping, construction and delivery vehicles that might not always be able to park off the road. In such cases, city staff recommended requiring services place traffic cones between their vehicles and the roadway to improve safety for passing vehicles and pedestrians. Mayor Judy Titsworth said the ordinance was amended to allow roadside parking without all tires off pavement along Key Royale Drive from Crestwood Road to North Point Drive, since city staff determined such parking would not be a safety hazard due to the width of the right of way along the stretch. Commissioner Terry Schaefer said he’d heard from several Key Royale residents who were concerned about the original ordinance. He said the added exception was “appropriate” since the stretch of road is one of the widest in the city. Rash expressed concern that the city was regulating a nonissue. He asked Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer where the city’s existing parking regulations had resulted in accidents or issues.

BB recovers public parking from local business Guest-only parking signs were removed near the front of the Seabreeze at Anna Maria Inn at the beach end of 23rd Street North in Bradenton Beach. City commissioners and Police Chief John Cosby had said during a meeting June 16 that the business could not mark spaces at the street end that are zoned for public use as private. The city put the business on notice shortly after the meeting and the signs were removed. BBPD and the public works department also are working to create a designated area at the location to make sure emergency services vehicles have access to the beach. — robert anderson

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several vehicles are parked June 30 with all four tires off the pavement along a Holmes Beach roadway. islander Photo: ryan Paice

Tokajer said he was not asked to prepare such a study, so he could not provide an answer, but added that the measure was preventative — not reactionary. Commissioner Pat Morton agreed, “Why do we have to wait until somebody gets killed?” Titsworth said Rash had only contacted city engineer Sage Kamiya to address such concerns earlier that day — despite discussing the issue at a meeting two weeks ago — leaving city staff unable to address his concerns before the meeting. Commissioner Jayne Christenson, who said voting for the ordinance would be a “suicide mission” at a June 14 first reading, reversed her tune. She said it was “about time to do something to get the cars off the street” and that she liked that the measure brought the city in line with the rest of the island. Morton moved to adopt the amended ordinance. Schaefer seconded the motion, which passed.

In other matters… City commissioners also: • Reached consensus to authorize Titsworth to accept $25,680 from the Hagen Family Foundation to replace the geogrid surface of two pickleball courts at city field with standard concrete tops due to complaints of the slipping surface; • Reached consensus to accept a $268,906 grant from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to fund new radios for the police department; • Reached consensus to move forward with a draft ordinance that would prohibit vehicle rentals, such as low-speed vehicles, in the city’s C-3 zone district; • Unanimously voted to move all codified fee and fines schedules from ordinance to resolution. The commission will meet next at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive, to workshop the city’s 2022-23 budget. Directions to attend via Zoom can be found at holmesbeachfl.org. Parking spaces in front of the seabreeze at anna maria inn in Bradenton Beach are public parking again after the company removed private parking signs. islander Photo: robert anderson

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It’s all about parking — again

With the Fourth of July behind us — and many hours of red-lined roads to and from and up and down Anna Maria Island on the traffic apps — what do we have to look forward to in our future? For one, we have disagreements over parking. We’ve got news this week on Holmes Beach considering an ordinance to prohibit parking garages — a rebuttal to the county commissioners, who are insisting on a parking facility at the Manatee Public Beach. There’s also news about a paid parking lot at the Sandbar Restaurant — it’s an overflow lot that fulfils required parking but doesn’t really connect to the restaurant. More so, it attracts beachgoers from its vantage point at Gulf Drive and Magnolia Avenue. The restaurant installed one of those irritationinspired kiosks where you pay by app — but the city was alerted and now is reviewing the first paid parking lot proposal for Anna Maria Island. It seems, as we’ve learned from the past, people are willing to risk paying parking fines to secure a spot near the beach, so, why not? Or maybe better, we ask, “Why?” What’s driving paid parking? Also, this week, we learn that Holmes Beach has passed an ordinance requiring cars to park “off the street” … all four tires must be off the road or risk a parking fine. It’s the same in Anna Maria and Bradenton Beach, but it can be tough on anyone who makes a quick stop at a friend’s house or those who stop for a yard sale or a kid’s birthday party and don’t quite get all the tires off the road. Hasty, sloppy parking will cost you some bucks. Even Bradenton Beach got into the parking ruckus after learning a vacation rental property had claimed some street-end parking adjacent to the accommodation for “guests only.” It’s exasperating. But with the growth of tourism — new tourism — comes nagging unexpected outfall. And we have to find new ways of coping with the volume of traffic on the roads. Thankfully, we have things to celebrate, especially the news about Anna Maria Elementary’s new partnership with the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation. It may prove to be the saving grace for “our little school by the bay,” where every year it seems the Sign to voter island student population dwindles. What a whinny, pathetic, small-minded lightweight It will finally be what we looked for in year’s past, before the new school was built and the community this Jason Bearden appears to be by wanting Carol became divided: an environmental magnet for students Whitmore arrested for such trivial nonsense! Imagine this man using his bird brain to make seriand other county schools. ous decisions on the county commission. Hurrah for Guy Harvey, a lifeline for AME. — Bonner Joy, news@islander.org Wow! That’s scary! Mike Norman, Bradenton Beach

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The Friends of the Island Library is excited to announce the arrival of our 40th anniversary gift to the library. Thanks to the generosity of our members and the community, new tables, chairs and couches — in appropriate coastal theme fabrics and designs — are in place for the comfort and enjoyment of library patrons. In addition to refreshing the look of the library, our $40,000 contribution allowed the library to update the children’s reading room with new toys and child-size furniture. We invite the community to visit the library and see how contributions to the Friends made such an impact. For more information about becoming a member of the Friends of the Island Library, please visit friendsoftheislandlibrary.org. Janet Riggs, Friends of the Island Library president

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Recreational hunting a dead shark rests on the planks of the rod & reel Pier in anna maria in July 1973. some species are limited to number of sharks per person or vessel while others are prohibited, including lemon sharks, whale sharks, sawfish and manta and spotted eagle rays, but people can still legally harvest other species in florida, including blacknose, blacktip, bonnethead, bull, nurse and thresher.

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Outfitting for lifesaving a demonstration on how lifeguards should use a resuscitator takes place on the beach at the manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach. the photo, found in the manatee county library archives, is not dated. islander Photos: courtesy manatee county Public library systems

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• An engineer with Coastal Planning and Engineering said some shrinkage of the beach following sand renourishment on Anna Maria Island was expected and written into a project plan. • A Manatee County Sheriff’s Office tactical team burst through the door of the Anna Maria Boat Club in Holmes Beach and ordered people inside to “halt.” The team, conducting a training exercise, was at the wrong address. • Holmes Beach commissioners debated creating a city manager position and whether the city could afford the annual salary, estimated at $66,000. The commission also considered creating a paid mayoral assistance post.

From the July 4, 2012, issue

• Holmes Beach pet owners expressed concern about the installation of holly plants, which can produce toxic berries, at the dog park in city field. The city’s public works director said he was uncertain about the degree of toxicity or that dogs would eat the fruit. • Winds and surf from Tropical Storm Debby, passing AMI about 200 miles west in the Gulf of Mexico, sent boats crashing into the Historic Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach. • Connor M. Bystrom received the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission scholarship and Carnegie Medal for his role in helping rescue a friend injured in a shark attack in September 2011. — lisa neff

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Coquina jetty remodel to aid sand retention at LBK pass By robert anderson islander reporter

The county put the sand on the beach, now it needs to make sure the sand stays put. Additional renourishment isn’t scheduled for this decade but an erosion control project is in the works — the planned replacement of the South Coquina Beach jetty. “The last beach renourishment for Anna Maria Island was completed during 2020-21,” Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources director Charlie Hunsicker told The Islander June 28 via email. “We designed the beach renourishment effort to last approximately eight to 10 years based on average erosional rates along the project areas of Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach. Thus, the next renourishment is not planned to occur until 2030.” However, if the beaches experience a tropical storm or hurricane, the 2020-21 project could be washed away, Hunsicker said. “That’s what it’s designed to do so that land, structures and roadway evacuation routes are protected from the full force of storm attack. In this event, renourishment would likely fall within 12-18 months of that event.” People can expect to see construction at Coquina Beach in the next year, as the county rebuilds the jetty

due to its age and stress from renourishment projects and the littoral drift of sands southward from ami’s beaches, county officials determined the south coquina Beach erosion-control jetty might be leaking sand into longboat Pass.

at the south end of the beach at 2650 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach. The county intends to remove the perpendicular concrete and rock rubble groins and replace them with rock breakwaters within 100 yards of shore. “The breakwater improvements will return the character of Coquina Beach back to a true sandy beachfront, providing public safety access improvements to bathers and swimmers, as well as providing the sandy beach views we are accustomed to along the remaining sandy shores of Anna Maria Island,” Hunsicker said. According to a draft county capital improvement plan for 2021-25, the South Coquina Beach jetty has deteriorated, poses a threat to public safety and no longer performs as an erosion control structure. The project, with a budget of more than $4.6 million, is slated to begin later this year or early 2023 and will be funded by tourist tax revenues and money from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

the south coquina Beach jetty — in place for more than 60 years — shows wear from weather, winds and surf as it nears the end of its effective life. islander Photos: robert anderson

County reports reclaimed water leak in Cortez

Manatee County June 29 filed a pollution notice with the state after finding reclaimed water leaked at its facility at 11850 Cortez Road W., Cortez. “Manatee County staff discovered the area of the Manatee County injection well pad at 11850 Cortez Weedoo on the water Road W. in Bradenton covered with reclaimed water,” Parks maintenance technician roger Waldron read a notice from the Florida Department of Envinavigates a Weedoo boat in mid-June, scooping algae from the water to a loader at the Kingfish Boat ronmental Protection. “A valve on a reclaimed water utility hose bib was not completely closed, allowing ramp in Holmes Beach. islander courtesy Photo

an estimated 3,000-gallons of reclaimed water into the curbed area of the well pad.” Staff closed the valve and stopped the flow of reclaimed water. The EPA said some reclaimed water drained into a nearby stormwater swale, where it was absorbed into the ground. “Due to the quality of the reclaimed water, no cleanup or recovery activities were undertaken,” the notice read. And “no storm drains or waters of the state were affected.” The county said it would install a lock on the valve. The incident occurred at about 8:35 a.m. that day and ended about 8:50 a.m., according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. — lisa neff

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LBK closes access to eastern Greer Island, preps for dredge By robert anderson islander reporter

Greer Island became a motorboat ghost town in late June. Now its eastern shoreline is closed to beachgoers while Longboat Key emergency dredges the lagoon area that has filled in with migrating sand. A public notice on the town website June 27 said Duncan Seawall was mobilizing for the emergency dredge to provide access to Canal 1A and the Greer Island lagoon area. The work requires the eastern side of the island, southeast of the Longboat Pass Bridge to be closed to the public for about three weeks. Longboat Key planning, zoning and building director Allen Parsons told The Islander June 28 that the emergency dredge will be followed by a larger dredging project at the end of the year. The emergency project requires limiting access to the area already restricted to motorboats by the Longboat Key commission via a June 20 ordinance. The public works department erected “Motorboats Prohibited” and “Swim at your own Risk” signs before the July 4 holiday, while pink flags were placed to mark the proposed path of a new canal. Commissioners unanimously enacted the boat prohibition June 20 to create a safe area for bathers. The ordinance prohibits motorized vessels from

Heavy equipment is positioned June 30 along with fencing and turbidity collars at greer island. longboat Key has closed the area to accommodate a dredge operation. islander Photos: robert anderson

anchoring or beaching on the sand at Greer Island. The town’s plans also include buoys marked “Motorboats prohibited” in the nearshore waters of Greer Island. The buoys will not be placed until around July 18 or when the dredging project is completed. To learn more about the proposed changes, go online to longboatkey.org.

‘No Swim’ advisory reissued for Palma Sola beach The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County issued a “no swim” advisory for the Palma Sola South beach along the Palma Sola Causeway on Manatee Avenue/State Road 64. The notice was issued July 1 — the Friday before the long Fourth of July weekend. Other beaches located in Manatee County were not under an advisory. The advisory indicates water contact might pose an increased risk of infectious diseases to humans.

Health department officials issued the notice after samples taken June 27 and June 29 showed elevated levels of enterococci bacteria. An advisory also was issued in June after similar sample results and then was lifted. The advisory will be in effect until the water meets U.S. Environmental Protection Agency guidelines. For more information, call 941-714-7593 or visit floridahealth.gov. — lisa neff

“Warning” signs are posted along the eastern shore on greer island in longboat Key ahead of an emergency dredging operation to clear the lagoon.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Throughout July, artist Terri Westbrook’s “Serene Scapes” painting exhibit, Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: islandgallerywest.com, 941-778-6648.

Fridays, 11:30 a.m., Mahjong Club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: mymanatee.org/library, 941-7786341. Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m., Mahjong Club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: mymanatee.org/library, 941-778-6341.

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Through Aug. 5, “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience,” Starry Night Pavilion at University Town Center, 195 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: vangoghsarasota.com. Through Aug. 13, Thursday-Saturday, Laser Light Nights at the Bishop, Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131. Through Aug. 28, “Metadata: Rethinking Photography in the 21st Century,” The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: 941-360-7390. First Fridays, 6-9:30 p.m., Village of the Arts First Fridays Artwalk, 12th Street West and 12th Avenue West, Bradenton. Information: villageofthearts.com. Second and fourth Saturdays, 2-4 p.m., Music on the Porch jam session, presented by the Florida Maritime Museum and Cortez Cultural Center, outdoors, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: ﬂoridamaritimemuseum.org, fmminfo@manateeclerk.com.

‘Serene’ scene “marsh reflections” by terri Westbrook is on exhibit in July at island gallery West, which is featuring Westbrook’s paintings in “serene scapes.” gallery visitors can meet Westbrook 10 a.m.-5 p.m. saturday, July 23. islander courtesy Photo

Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m., Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island lunch meeting, Slicker’s Eatery, 12012 Cortez Road W., Cortez. Information: 512-944-4177. SAVE THE DATE July 20, Senior Adventures group outing to Solomon’s Castle, departing from Anna Maria. July 20, Anna Maria Island and West Manatee Democratic Club Summer Chat, Holmes Beach. July 23, Anna Maria Island Privateers Christmas in July at the Drift-In, Bradenton Beach. July 30, Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island meeting, Bradenton Beach. Aug. 17, Anna Maria Island and West Manatee Democratic Club Summer Chat, TBD. Aug. 27, Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island meeting, Bradenton Beach.

Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: mymanatee.org/library, 941-778-6341. Friday, July 8 10 a.m. — 40 Carrots for ages 0-5, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: mymanatee.org/library, 941-7786341. Saturday, July 9 10 a.m. — Origami crafting for all ages. Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: mymanatee.org/library, 941-778-6341. Tuesday, July 12 SAVE THE DATE OUTDOORS & 10 a.m.— Family storytime, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, SPORTS Holmes Beach. Information: mymanatee.org/library, 941-778July 31, Island Players auditions, Anna Maria. Sept. 15-25, Island Players present “Cliffhanger,” Anna 6341. ONGOING ON AMI Maria. ONGOING ON AMI AMI Dragon Boat Team-Paddlers from Paradise practices and Nov. 3-13, Island Players present “I Ought to be in Pictures,” meetups, various times and locations. Information: 941-462-2626, Throughout July, summer reading program, Island Library, 5701 Anna Maria. mrbradway@gmail.com. Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: mymanatee.org/library, Dec. 2-3, Bradenton Blues Fest, Bradenton. 941-778-6341. OFF AMI KIDS & FAMILY ONGOING OFF AMI Sunday, July 10 ON AMI 4 p.m. — Foraging Florida: Poisonous Plants of Florida, RobThrough Aug. 7, “Sharks: On Assignment with Brian Skerry” Thursday, July 7 inson Preserve, 10299 Ninth Ave. NW., Bradenton. Fee applies. exhibit, Mote Marine Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, City 10 a.m. — Oceans of Pottery Painting, Island Library, 5701 Island, Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: 941-388-4441. Information: 941-742-5923. First Wednesdays, “SOAR in 4” family night, The Bishop Monday, July 11 6:30 p.m. — Sunset Tai Chi, 10299 Ninth Ave. NW., Bradenton. Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: Fee applies. Information: 941-742-5923. 941-746-4131.

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Saturdays, 9 a.m., Robinson Runners run, walk stroll, Robinson Aug. 4-7, Anna Maria Island Privateers Pirate Invasion WeekPreserve NEST, 10299 Ninth Ave. NW., Bradenton. Information: end, various locations. Oct. 15, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce’s Bayfest, 941-742-5923, crystal.scherer@mymanatee.org. Saturdays, 9 a.m., Mornings at the NEST, 10299 Ninth Ave. Anna Maria. NW., Bradenton. Information: 941-742-5923.

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July 15, Anna Maria Island Privateers scholarship night with the Bradenton Marauders, Bradenton. Thursday, July 7 July 18-24, International Dragon Boat Federation 13th Club 2 p.m. — Sunshine Stitchers Knit and Crochet, Island Library, Crew World Championships, Sarasota. 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: mymanatee.org/ GOOD TO KNOW library, 941-778-6341. Wednesday, July 13 KEEP THE DATES 6:30 p.m. — Island Time Book Club, Island Library, 5701 Sunday, July 17, National Ice Cream Day. Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: mymanatee.org/library, July 24-31, Shark Week. 941-778-6341. Monday, Sept. 5, Labor Day. 10 a.m. — Senior Adventures’ outing to Sarasota Jungle GarSunday, Sept. 11, Patriot Day. Sunday, Sept. 11, Grandparents Day. Send listings to calendar@islander.org. ON AMI

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GONE FISHIN’ youth campers from the center of anna maria island wait for the fish to bite June 28 at the t-end of the anna maria city Pier. members of the anna maria island Privateers also attended to assist the young anglers. rusty Wood, left, center director of programming, directs youth campers June 28 as they line up to leave the anna maria city Pier after getting first-hand fishing lessons.

Campers to take to stage, gridiron, yoga mats

The Center of Anna Maria Island’s summer camps continue, with several specialty programs, including drama, yoga and football camps. Older campers will tackle flag football Monday, July 11, continuing through Thursday, July 14, 9 a.m.-noon. Coach Ryan Moss will instruct campers — sixththrough ninth-graders — on the fundamentals of the sport. A youth flag football camp, also led by Moss, will be 9 a.m.-11 a.m. July 11-14. The camps cost $100 for members and $125 for nonmembers. Enter, stage left. At drama camp, kids ages 6-13 will audition for and study roles in a fairytale-inspired musical. Drama camp will be 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. July 11-14 and July 18-21, concluding with public performances at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday, July 21. The cost to enroll is $260 for members and $275 for nonmembers. And namaste. Also starting July 11 will be yoga camps, when kids will learn breathing and physical movements. Sessions for kindergarten through second-graders will be 9 a.m. July 11-14; third- through fifth-graders, 10 a.m., July 11-14; and camp for sixththrough ninthgrade students will be 11 a.m. Monday, July 11. The center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, offers reduced rates based on qualifications. For more information, call the center at 941-7781908 or email customerservice@centerami.org.

Senior Adventures setting out for Jungle Gardens

left: riley Karecki, 10, holds a red snapper he caught June 28 while fishing off the end of the anna maria city Pier as part of the center fishing camp, which ran June 27-30. islander Photos: ryan Paice

Ready to make friends with some pink flamingos? The Senior Adventures group will visit the Sarasota Jungle Gardens Wednesday, July 13. The group also will visit Solomon’s Castle in Ona Wednesday, July 20. There is a fee to participate in the outings being organized through the Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. On July 13, the group will depart from the center at 10 a.m. On July 20, the group will depart from the center at 9 a.m. For more info, call the center at 941-778-1908.

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School district announces conservation academy — a first for AME doug evans of the guy Harvey ocean foundation addresses the manatee county school Board about the foundation and its mission June 28, as ame principal mike masiello and members of the island school advisory council look on. islander Photos: robert anderson

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The island’s little school by the bay is partnering with a big name in conservation. The School District of Manatee County has announced plans to establish the first-ever Guy Harvey Academy of Arts and Science at Anna Maria Elementary School in Holmes Beach. The academy is named for wildlife artist, conservationist and businessman Guy Harvey and it will focus on marine sciences, conservation and the arts, according to a June 28 news release. The collaboration involving the school and the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation will launch with the 2022-23 school year and involves the development of a K-5 curriculum and installation of a schoolhouse aquarium. Students who complete the program will receive certificates. Future years will see development of academy curriculums for King Middle and Manatee High School. “It is a goal of our school district to bring innovative educational opportunities to our students to expand their career and life possibilities,” district Superintendent Cynthia Saunders said in a news release. “It’s been a genuine pleasure to work with Dr. Harvey and everyone associated with his ocean foundation to make this academy a reality.” Saunders, at a June 28 meeting when the school board approved the academy agreement, introduced Doug Evans, chief philanthropy officer for the foundation, as the point person for the project. “We were looking at bringing something exciting there,” Saunders said. “It seemed like a perfect match. When Doug came to visit the school and to visit us, Doug was sold.”

“This would be the first Guy Harvey Ocean Academy of Art and Science,” Evans said. “It can be, if we all work together beautifully, a national model, not just for Florida, but a model for the United States.” Guy Harvey’s brand is widely known in Florida, as is his colorful, vivid marine-based art. Perhaps not as widely known is Harvey’s educational background — in marine science — and his philanthropic work. Harvey, who was born in Germany, graduated with honors in marine biology from Aberdeen University in Scotland in 1977 and earned a doctorate in fisheries management and fish biology from the University of the West Indies in 1982. He has published 120 scientific papers, mainly focused on protecting the ocean. Harvey founded the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation in 2008 to fund scientific projects. School and foundation officials described a natural synergy between the foundation and AME. “If you’ve been out to our campus, you know how unique it is,” AME principal Mike Masiello said. “It’s situated with Tampa Bay (and Anna Maria Sound) on one side and the Gulf of Mexico on the other side. So there’s a lot we can do on the backside of our property and the water is right there for our kids to do estuary studies.” Evans, in the news release, said, “I don’t think there could possibly be a better fit for the very first Guy Harvey Academy of Arts and Science than Anna

manatee county schools superintendent cynthia saunders introduces doug evans, chief philanthropy officer of the guy Harvey ocean foundation, at the June 28 school board meeting.

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pital in Chattahoochee. She married Hardy Taylor, also a Cortez native, in 1954 after he returned home from the Korean War. They moved to St. Petersburg, where she worked as a medical technologist. They had three children, Darrell Alan, Timothy Leroy and Cinthia Irene. They were longtime members of the Northside Church of Christ in St. Petersburg. She loved children, her large extended family and always warmly opened her home to all. Mrs. Taylor is survived by daughter Cinthia Irene; grandchildren Kailey Nicole, Brandon Cole and Carson; sister Ann Dean Riddick of Searcy, Arkansas; brothers Wayne and wife Betty Fulford of Stanley, North Carolina, and Gary Fulford of Bradenton; and many nieces and nephews. No service is planned. Burial will be at Skyway Memorial Gardens in Palmetto.

With baseball in his genes, he played the game through his years at Florida State University. Many knew better than to challenge his billiard skills but his true love for sports was found in the game of golf. After obtaining a business and finance degree, he saw much success in the business world. He enjoyed travel — with Hawaii topping the list. Then later found work that satisfied his desire for more personal freedom and golf time. He met people from all walks of life and, through them, gained a deepening awareness of the struggles faced by so many. He had great compassion. During his last decade and more, never seeking recognition, he quietly carried out random acts of kindness and generosity for those he saw in need. Countless individuals benefited. His greatest gift was his humble caring spirit. He will be dearly missed. He will rest on Anna Maria Island, the place he called home, next to his parents in the St. Bernard Catholic Church memorial garden in Holmes Beach. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 29. The family asks, in remembrance of George Tebbetts that you show compassion and kindness to those struggling in your community. Mr. Tebbetts is survived by sisters Sue Mitchell, Betty DeLuca and Pat Kirton; five nieces; five grand nephews and 2 grand nieces; the Tebbetts family of New Hampshire; the Hartnett family of Vermont and his lifelong friend and brother in spirit, Jimmy Weaver.

A tiny woman with a giant heart died Feb. 13. Mary Seine’s family invites you to celebrate her life starting at noon Sunday, July 17, at Roser Memorial Community Church in the fellowship hall at 512 Pine Ave. Anna Maria. Avid cyclist, world traveler and retired accountant, Mary Seine’s love of life didn’t come to an end with her death. She died in her sleep at the age of 94 but the people who loved her continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest, wrote daughter Alicia. She greeted every person with a toothy grin and, “I need a hug.” Adorned in a safety vest that was lettered, “One Less Car,” she could often be seen bicycling on Anna Maria Island — and it wasn’t unusual for her to ride 100 miles a week at age 90. She was born Mary L. Clay April 22, 1927, in Battle Creek, Michigan. She married her high school sweetheart Charles Auren Kiger. Years after his death, George Robert Tebbetts Jr. George Robert Tebbetts Jr., 63, died June 17. she moved to Anna Maria and began to work at Bealls He grew up on Anna Maria Island and spent most department store. She worked in accounting there for of his life in the Bradenton area, and 20 years. had moved to be near family and She volunteered as treasurer for the Woman’s care in Jacksonville, where he fought Guild at Roser for 25 years. cancer until the time of his death. Memorial donations may be made to Roser Church, He enjoyed growing up on Anna P.O. Box 247, Anna Maria, FL 34216. Maria Island in the days when Anna Mrs. Seine is survived by her children, John W. Maria Island meant family. He was Kiger of Grand Haven, Michigan, and Alicia L. and tebbetts always an island guy, loving all things husband Robert Fuller of Big Rapids, Michigan. She was “Grandma Mary” to several grandchildren and AMI: The community center, the pool hall, a Boston Whaler, fishing the canals, the family home on Oak Kimberly Hammonds great-grandchildren. Kimberly Hammonds, 55, of Anna Maria, died Avenue, the piers, Ernie’s IGA, the Sandbar, Bean Mildred Irene Taylor Point and the many adventures with his AMI friends. June 28. Mildred Irene Taylor, 90, died June 25 in BradenShe was born May 21, 1967, in Battle Creek, He had a wonderful sense of humor, an engaging ton. She was born Aug. 12, 1931, in Cortez to Walton smile, a true zest for life and, most important, he had Michigan. “Tink” and Edith Wilson Fulford. Her breast cancer was first diaga caring soul. She graduated from high school in Bradenton, nosed 20 years ago. He also grew up in the world of baseball, with his attended college in Florida and Tennessee and then father, Birdie Tebbetts, playing, managing and scoutShe found Anna Maria and bought trained as a medical technologist at Florida State Hos- ing for Major League Baseball for many years. a vacation townhouse in 2004, eventually settling on the island in 2018. She was a highly respected techits Thursday morning service in July. Hammonds nology business leader, was only the The summer worship schedule includes one serthird woman in 150 years to serve on vice on Sundays, at 9:15 a.m., at the church, 4408 Gulf Deutsche Bank’s management board and was a director By lisa neff Drive, Holmes Beach, according to The Annunciator of multiple public and private technology boards. bulletin. A major legacy is TheZoeFoundation.org, a nonprofit that supports cancer patients undergoing treat… and outlines improvements ment. The Annunciation bulletin also outlines planned She has been honored by the University of Michiimprovements at the church, including the use of gan and The American Cancer Society. Adkins Building and Construction of Bradenton to She is survived by her devoted husband, Rod; St. B posts office hours complete about $52,000 in renovations. daughter Zoe; and stepsons Gareth and Ewan. The work will address deteriorating fascia board, St. Bernard Catholic Church has posted new office refurbishing the pergola at the memorial garden, patch- At your service hours. The office at the church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, ing a hole in the façade along Second Avenue near the Obituaries are offered as a community service to Holmes Beach, will open 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesday-Friday sacristy, repairing portions of the rectory exterior and residents and families of residents, both past and presalso painting. only. ent, as well as to those people with ties to the island. For more, call the church at 941-778-1638. For more, call the church at 941-778-4769. Submit to news@islander.org. Obituaries are provided free — a service of your community newspaper. … and books European trip Paid obituaries can be discussed with advertising compiled by lisa neff St. Bernard in cooperation with Travel Now LLC consultant Toni Lyon at 941-778-7978. ON AMI is making arrangements for a 10-day visit to Central Europe. Ongoing: Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., social gathering, Manatee CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. The travel will be Sept. 19-28. Public Beach. Info: 941-778-0719, crosspointefellowship.church. The cost is $4,798 per person and includes accomHarvey Memorial Community Church, 300 Church Ave., Worship: Sundays, 9 a.m. modations and airfare. Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-1912. For more, call Travel Now at 941-228-2918. Worship: Sundays, 9:15 a.m. Holmes Beach. Info: 941-778-1638, amiannunciation.org.

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GoodDeeds

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Assistance sought on AMI

• Tingley Memorial Library, 111 Second St. N., Bradenton Beach, seeks volunteers for morning and afternoon shifts. Information: 941-779-1208. • Friends of the Island Library seeks storage space for book donations. Information: 941-778-6341. • Moonracer Animal Rescue seeks volunteers to offer foster and forever homes for rescued animals. Information: 941-345-2441. • The Roser Food Bank seeks donations. Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, administers the pantry, supported by All Island Denominations. Information: 941778-0414. • The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce seeks volunteers to typically work a four-hour weekday shift at the Holmes Beach office to greet visitors. Information: becky@ amichamber.org, 941-778-1541.

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• The Roser Food Bank welcomes people who live and/or work on AMI for food assistance, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Info: 941-778-0414. • AID offers financial help to those who live on AMI, go to church on the island, attend school on the island and work on the island. Info: 941-725-2433. Send listings for GoodDeeds to calendar@islander. org. Please include a phone number for publication.

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MCSO names deputy of the month manatee county sheriff’s office deputy michael mahoney holds a plaque June 28 recognizing him as deputy of the month in may for his potentially life-saving response to a march 12 vehicle crash in Palmetto. mahoney, along with Holmes Beach police officer alex Hurt, saw a truck lose control and roll onto its roof in a drainage ditch. Water was beginning to enter the vehicle, “presenting a life-threatening situation,” as the pair removed the driver and contacted emergency medical services, according to an mcso press release. islander Photo: manatee county sheriff’s office

Community center hosts recovery support meetings

The Center of Anna Maria Island will host support meetings for the Family and Friends Recovery Network. “While emphasizing interpersonal support, the family and friends of those with a substance use disorder also will learn skill-building, like setting boundaries, coping and techniques for communicating with our loved ones,” according to a news release from the center. Meetings will be at 6 p.m. the first and third Mondays of each month but an initial meeting will be Wednesday, July 6. There is no fee to attend the meetings. For more information, contact the center at culture@centerami.org or 941-778-1908.

Monumental holiday Vic and Kathy caserta of Holmes Beach took along some reading material for their summer vacation, which included a stop at mount rushmore national memorial in the Black Hills region of south dakota. the distance between ami and mount rushmore? about 2,029 miles, according to google maps. islander courtesy Photo

tidings from Page 14 packing; Sundays, 8:30 a.m., adult Sunday school. St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Info: 941-778-4769, stbernardcc.com. Worship: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.; Saturdays, 4 p.m.; Sundays, 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m.

Furnished by Friends larry grossman of Bradenton settles July 1 into a new chair at the newly furnished island library, 5701 marina drive, Holmes Beach. the friends of the island library set a goal to raise $40,000 for new furnishings and decor and improvements to the children’s area as it celebrated its 40th anniversary at the library building. islander Photos: lisa neff

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Sizzle! boom! Kapow! Sparks ﬂy July 2 fireworks light the sky July 2 from the beach at the sandbar restaurant, which hosted one of several area permitted fireworks shows over the three-day July 4 holiday. in the photo above, the sunshine skyway Bridge, lighted in red, is visible at the top left. islander Photos: Jacob merrifield

Sandbar sparks, fires back with fireworks at the beach

The Sandbar Restaurant brought back its fireworks extravaganza July 2, the first fireworks display in Anna Maria since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The restaurant, 100 Spring Ave., Anna Maria, hosted a VIP crowd and hundreds of onlookers. Public viewing of the pyrotechnics was on the beach to the north and south of the restaurant. And, special thanks — “bravo” — goes to Jacob Merrifield, The Islander’s new drone/still photographer, for top notch work at the island pyrotechnical display.

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The Anna Maria Island Privateers lead their annual processional through all three island cities on July 4 with gun fire! Beads, beads, beads. Scholarship winners aboard. And fun for paradegoers — young and old — all along the route. For more, visit The Islander Facebook page, and like us! Islander Photos: Bonner Joy The crowd looks up July 2 from the beach at the Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria, at the rockets’ glare following nature’s sunset show. Islander Photo: Jacob Merrifield

celebrated Independence Day with their island tradition — a July 4 parade that traveled nearly the length of the island, from Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach to City Pier Park in Anna Maria. Crowds gathered along the parade route in the three island cities to cheer as the procession passed. The summer celebrations aren’t over for the Privateers, who will participate in a scholarship night at LECOM Park in Bradenton and present a Christmas in July party in Bradenton Beach later this month, followed by their areawide Pirate Invasion Weekend in August. For more information about the Privateers, go online to amiprivateers. wildapricot.org.

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Magistrate upholds $24K fine against repeat rental violator By ryan Paice islander reporter

A lack of communication cost one Holmes Beach vacation homeowner thousands of dollars. Michael Connolly, the city’s special magistrate, ruled June 28 to uphold a $24,627.24 fine against property owner Jill Christy for repeat violations at 213 84th St. for renting less than 30 days in the city’s R1 residential zone. The R1 zone is for single-family residential homes and is found in several areas of the city. Connolly first ruled on the matter in March, when he found the property repeatedly violated city code. He issued a $500 daily fine to Christy from March 2 until the property was brought into compliance along with a $127.24 administrative fee. Code enforcement supervisor JT Thomas said the property came into compliance by April 20 — 49 days after the daily fines began — amounting to $24,627.24 His suggested timeline would reduce the total fines in fines due. Eric Pullen, general manager of AMI Locals, the by $16,000. Pullen said the property was brought into complicompany that manages the vacation rental property, asked Connolly to reduce the fines by changing the ance with city code by then but neither the property end date for the $500 daily fines to March 19. owner nor management knew to notify the city of their compliance. He said that the situation was “frustrating” since AMI Locals employees had been in frequent contact with city staff, but there was no explanation of the continued fine. City attorney Erica Augello opposed the fine reduction and said Connolly’s order required the property

ami locals general manager eric Pullen, left, asks special magistrate michael connolly June 28 for a reduction in fines for repeat violations of city code at 213 84th st., Holmes Beach. islander Photo: ryan Paice

owner to notify the city when the property complied with code. “If everyone that came before the magistrate said, ‘Well, I’m sorry, I know it says in the order I’m required to do something, but we just didn’t do it,’ then the orders would be meaningless,” Augello said. She added that, since the case was based on a repeat violation, the property owner did not deserve the leniency of a fine reduction. Connolly said he saw the “validity” of both arguments but sided with the city, denying the reduced fine, since notification did not occur until April 20.

Code officer saves land turtle Holmes Beach code compliance officer Jayson clayton moves a box turtle June 29 to a safer pathway after finding it in a roadway near 66th street. islander Photo: Jt thomas

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dumpsters arrive and fences were up the week beginning June 27 around a defunct regions Bank, 503 manatee ave., Holmes Beach, as sarasota-based J.P. services prepares to renovate the property to be a Publix super market pharmacy and liquor store. city commissioners voted last year to rezone the property, allowing the office building to be turned into retail space following a $2 million sale to manatee & 6th HB llc. city code enforcement supervisor Jt thomas told the islander June 30 that work would occur mostly inside the structure but also will include landscaping and parking improvements. thomas said there is no timeline to complete the work. islander Photos: ryan Paice and Jacob merrifield

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Trial rescheduled for Cortez hit-and-drag case

A new trial date has been set in the felony case against Bradenton resident David Nichols. The trial, slated to take place May 25-27, was rescheduled to the trial period beginning Dec. 12. Nichols, 59, was arrested Nov. 18, 2019, accused of hitting and dragging Bradenton resident Fred Gilliland underneath his vehicle for nearly a block in the area of 101st Street West near Cortez. Gilliland, known in Cortez as “Fat Freddy,” sustained injuries to his spleen, a lacerated liver, rib fractures, a collapsed lung, amputation of his right arm and facial lacerations. If convicted, Nichols would face mandatory prison, with a maximum penalty of up to 15 years. The trial will be at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. — robert anderson

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Anna Maria No new reports. Anna Maria is policed by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. Bradenton Beach No new reports. The Bradenton Beach Police Department polices Bradenton Beach. Cortez No new reports. Island watch: In an emergency, call 911. To report information, call the MCSO Anna Maria substation, 941-708-8899; Bradenton Beach police, 941-7786311; or Holmes Beach police, 941-708-5804.

Unclaimed a dead bull shark lies June 28 on the sand near the 28th street beach access in Holmes Beach. tampa Bay hosts a variety of sharks, including hammerheads, bonnetheads, nurse sharks, blacktips, lemon sharks and bull sharks. no report was filed with the florida fish and Wildlife conservation commission regarding the shark’s demise. islander Photo: robert anderson

Cortez is policed by the MCSO. Holmes Beach June 23, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive at Manatee Avenue, missing property. An officer from the Holmes Beach Police Department responded to reports of a missing wallet and spoke with a man who said it went missing from his vehicle while he was on the beach. The officer found no signs of forced entry and other items, including a purse, were not taken from the vehicle. June 24, 3400 block of Gulf Drive, petit theft. A person called the HBPD to report an unsecured bicycle she’d left outside her rental unit went missing overnight. The complainant could not provide a serial number. The bike was found later the same day,

abandoned on a resident’s front yard. The bike was returned to the complainant. June 24, 100 block of 33rd Street, vehicle theft. An officer responded to reports of a stolen vehicle and spoke with the complainant, who said his vehicle went missing overnight after he left keys in the vehicle. The man provided a description of the vehicle and the officer found it was involved in a hit-and-run crash the same night it went missing and had been wrecked. The officer directed the man to contact the MCSO to learn more about the vehicle and referred the case to the HBPD detective. HBPD polices Holmes Beach. Streetlife is based on incident reports and narratives from the BBPD, HBPD and MCSO.

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nesting notes By Samara Paice

Danger lurks for turtles

The danger isn’t sharks. It’s holes, deep holes. Holes large enough to bury a person — or loggerhead — are a daily occurrence on Anna Maria Island beaches. Now a TikTok challenge that started in 2020 but is getting attention now — from users and the media — is encouraging people to dig deep holes in the sand. On the social media platform, users upload short videos. One challenge, seen by more than 2.9 million users, asks, “How deep can you dig?” Some are responding by digging deep. So some Florida communities responded this past month with cautions against digging deep holes on beaches. And Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring volunteers have amplified concerns. AMITW volunteers ride on beaches daily during sea turtle nesting season, from the beachfront on Tampa Bay to Bean Point in Anna Maria to Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. They perform surveys to determine if there is a new sea turtle nest or a false crawl on the beach, both of which are reported to the state. And, as they navigate the beach, they must navigate holes dug by beachgoers, as well as chairs, trash and cabanas abandoned overnight. At times code enforcement is contacted and photos are sent so the holes can be filled. Volunteers Karen and Chuck Anderson identified

one such cavern June 29 near Cedar Avenue in Anna Maria. A call to code enforcement was made but when they returned from their survey, an adult and two girls already were filling in the hole. Holes aren’t the only threat. Sand sculptures, including sandcastles, should be knocked down and smoothed over at the end of each beach day. A sand sculpture can be insurmountable to a small hatchling trying to make its way to the water. Remember, enjoy your day at the beach and then leave it as you found it. Filling in holes and removing beach chairs and trash will allow the turtles a safe entrance to lay eggs in the dunes and the hatchlings and a safe exit into the Gulf of Mexico. For more information or questions about AMITW, email snqqpy24@aol.com. Executive director Suzi Fox is recovering from a car crash in May and can’t be reached.

amitW volunteer scott riggs stands in a giant hole dug on the beach in august 2021 near lifeguard tower no. 11 at coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. islander file Photo: courtesy Hans duerr

amitW volunteer chuck anderson stands June 29 in a hole dug on the beach and left overnight near cedar avenue in anna maria. islander Photo: courtesy Karen anderson

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By Lisa Neff

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A grapevine isn’t going to survive. But a cluster of purslane is thriving in the back garden. Both the grapevine and purslane were collected by my wife on a morning walk in the neighborhood. She found them growing wild in a rightof-way ditch used by utility companies. Were they free for the taking? I’m not sure. Are they edible? Again, I’m not sure, mostly neff because I don’t know if they’ve been sprayed with chemicals. I’d like to answer those questions and learn more about gathering wild plants, about sustainable foraging for edibles because such foods don’t require fertilizer or pesticide, packaging or purchase from a supermarket with practices or policies or politics I might find objectionable. So I’m cultivating resources and already can recommend the following: EdibleWildFood.com, a wild food foraging authority, offers foraging season calendars, a “How to Preserve and Store Wild Edibles” booklet, recipes and a list of the benefits of eating wild edibles that reads: • Wild edibles are genetically stronger than other food. • Longer root systems make most weeds droughtresistant. • Most edible plants and weeds are more nutritious than hybridized store produce. • Eating local wild plants means the plants fight off the same organisms as your body, making them beneficial for a consumer’s immune system. • Gathering edibles means you get outdoors and you get exercise. Florida Food Forest is a group on Facebook that I joined to learn about alternatives to shopping the big grocery stores. The “about” section for “Florida Food Forest” reads, “This is a group for Florida gardeners who have interests in growing foods. Our grocery stores will never know we’re gone. Florida can be a tricky spot to grow things, lets share our successes and failures.” Members aren’t focused on foraging but there are discussions on the topic, along with informative conversations about what grows and what fails in the state, tips on events and online classes and many other

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When it rains, it nourishes. The Southwest Florida Water Management District is encouraging residents who irrigate their landscapes to take advantage of the summer rainy season and “watch the weather, wait to water.” Through September, yards need less than an inch of water every two to three days. The simplest way to determine if a yard needs water is to look for visual clues: • Grass blades folded in half lengthwise on at least one-third of your yard. • Grass blades appear blue-gray. • Grass blades do not spring back, leaving footprints on the lawn for several minutes after walking on it. • If a yard is showing signs that it needs water, check the local forecast to see if rain is on the way. • Use a rain gauge to determine how much rain a yard has received. • Take advantage of the rain: Make sure downspouts are directed into landscaped areas. •Install a rain barrel. For more, visit watermatters.org/watchtheweather. — lisa neff

Growing season sarasota Bay Watch volunteers gather for a clam release in march. earlier this summer, sBW announced it received florida’s first underwater aquaculture lease for clam restoration and research. the five-year lease for a 4.5-acre plot in north sarasota Bay provides the nonprofit with the rights to rear and distribute native hard-shell clams to improve regional water quality through bivalve restoration. the shellfish in the plot are protected by law from harvest by outside parties. the clams are not for consumption but are utilized for their filtering properties. it takes about 18 months for a clam to be ready for placement in a restoration site. islander courtesy Photo

resources. “Southeast Foraging: 120 wild and flavorful edibles from angelica to wild plums” is a book published by Timber Press and authored by Chris Bennett. The chef-forager-farmer writes in the preface about a renaissance in foraging: “We are living in a fortunate moment when you might find local edible wild plants on your dinner table at a … restaurant. You might be able to take a community foraging class. … You may even find yourself in your own back yard plucking some wild ginger for your morning tea or gathering dandelion greens for the evening salad.” Yes, I do find myself doing this. The fruit from my seagrape trees can be turned into jam and petals from the hibiscus in my yard make a tasty tea — served hot or iced with lemon and basil. “Foraging Florida: Poisonous Plants of Florida” is a class I plan to attend through the Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department. Naturalist and herbalist Melissa “Misha” Nell will lead the program and talk about how to sustainably harvest medicinal and edible plants. The class, attendance costs $10, is at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 10, at Robinson Preserve’s NEST in northwest Bradenton. Dinner afterward?

Hibiscus, one of the easier plants to care for on ami, produces flowers that can be used for hot and iced tea and its leaves can be used in soups and sauces. islander courtesy Photos

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‘Cool’ soccer action enters week 3 at center gym By Kevin P. cassidy islander reporter

After three weeks of cool (air conditioned) indoor soccer action in the gym at the Center of Anna Maria Island, the standings are pretty tight from top to bottom, especially in the youth league Under 9 division. Solid Rock Construction and Ugly Grouper share the lead with cassidy matching 2-1 records, while Blalock Walters and Bridgetender Inn follow at 1-2. Progressive Cabinetry is on top of the U13 division with a 3-0 record, while Shady Lady, Freckled Fin and Moss Builders are tied for second place at 1-2. Week three action kicked off June 28 for the U9s with Bridgetender slipping past Solid Rock by a 1-0 score thanks to the lone goal by Campbell Collins. The second U9 game saw Ugly Grouper outscore Blalock Walters 5-3 behind four goals from Beau Sanson and a goal and two assists from Landon Leach. Hadley Cook chipped in an assist for Ugly Grouper. Camden Rudacille had two goals and an assist for Blalock Walters, which also received a goal from Parker Svoboda in the loss. Action in the U13 division saw a pair of blowouts, starting with Moss Builders cruising past Freckled Fin by an 8-2 margin behind three goals and two assists from Callin Westfall and two goals each from Mason Moss and Riley Karecki. Austin Guess added a goal and Miles Moss had two assists in the victory. Chandler McRae and David Zupa posted a goal each for Freckled Fin while Tucker McRae added an assist in the loss. Progressive Cabinetry defeated Shady Lady 15-4 to close out action in the U13 division behind four goals each from Ethan Angel, Barrett Raina and Mattox Caseman. Alonso Valle added three goals and Jackson Wyatt finished with three assists in the victory. Sterling Holiday, Alex Monserrate, Jesse Zaccagnino and Jack Zaccagnino each scored goals to lead Shady Lady, which also received an assist from Ava Mason in the loss. Indoor soccer action was to continue July 5 with U9 division action kicking off at 6 p.m. Stay tuned.

Just for kicks Holmes Beach resident gabe arendt dribbles the ball up the field June 23 while playing a pickup soccer match at Holmes Beach city field at the corner of flotilla drive and 59th street. islander Photo: ryan Paice

bragging rights for the day with a plus-4, one point ahead of second-place finishers Tom Nelson and Dave Richardson. The women took the week off, leaving the June 30 scramble as the final golf outing for the week. The team of Fred Miller, Tom Nelson, Kurt Snouffer and Quentin Talbert matched the 3-under-par 29 carded by Mike Gillie, Art McMillan, Gary Razze and Mike Riddick, forcing a “putt off” to determine a winner.

Talbert calmly stepped up and drained a 20-foot putt to give his team the victory. Horseshoe news Action at the Anna Maria City Hall horseshoe pits was short and sweet last week. Bob Heiger teamed up with Steve Doyle to post the lone 3-0 record in pool play, giving them the outright championship. Heiger was back in the winner’s circle July 2, this time teamed up with Rod Bussey to again post the lone 3-0 record in pool play. Play gets underway at 9 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Anna Maria pits. Warm ups 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 Golf action at Key Royale Club got started June 27 with the men playing their weekly nine-hole modified Stableford system match. Jim Hill earned clubhouse

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‘Pop’ in the park cooper levin, vacationing on the island from north carolina, pops his board up June 28 to grind a box at the Holmes Beach skate Park. islander Photo: ryan Paice

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Inshore, offshore action as hot as a July firecracker By Capt. Danny Stasny Islander Reporter

You would think that a heat index exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit, would deter people from participating in outdoor activities. But not Anna Maria Island anglers. Inshore and offshore captains assure me that despite the heat, there are plenty of fish to be caught. The crystal clear inshore waters Stasny of Tampa Bay south through Anna Maria Sound to Sarasota Bay are host to a variety of species. On the shallower flats, during early morning hours, anglers are enjoying action on catch-and-release snook and redfish. Moving to the deeper flats, folks are finding more action, especially on spotted seatrout, mackerel, ladyfish, jack crevalle and mangrove snapper. The mangrove snapper are moving into the inshore waters — and in good numbers, too — as they follow the schools of hatch bait. Reefs, wrecks and piers are safe havens for these tasty fish and are a good bet to try if you fancy a snapper dinner. Moving offshore, American red snapper are the crowd-pleaser for yet another week. Limits of these fish are being caught when venturing into the Gulf of Mexico to depths of 150 feet or more. Red and gag grouper also are present and are accepting live or frozen bait offerings. Pelagics finish out the bite, with species like wahoo, kingfish and amberjack taking the hook. Lastly, as we reach the hottest days of the year, remember to stay hydrated while you’re out fishing. Shade is a plus when it’s available, as well as a hat and polarized sunglasses. Lathering on 100 SPF sunscreen isn’t a bad idea, either, and remember to repeat every two hours. On my Just Reel charters, I’m happy to see numerous mangrove snapper reeled to the boat while working the deep grass flats of Tampa Bay. Using a No. 4 hook and light fluorocarbon leader combined with a small live shiner, my clients are enjoying limits of these feisty fish. When fishing the flats, most catches are 12-14 inches, but the ferocity of these fish combined with light spinning gear is entertaining. Spotted seatrout are present on the deeper flats, as well as some Spanish mackerel, ladyfish and jack crevalle. After getting our fill of these species, we’re heading to the mangroves to target catch-and-release When she’s not training for gymnastics over the summer, Isabel Stasny, 11, daughter of Bekka and Capt. Danny Stasny, The Islander outdoor columnist, likes to go snook fishing. This catch is her first slot snook, measuring 28 inches and caught June 13 near Bean Point, at the north end of AMI.

Shauna Walls of Cranbrook in British Columbia, Canada, shows off her June 22 tarpon catch — her first — with help from Capt. Brian Peacock. Walls and friends visited the island for a friendly fishing challenge organized by islander Richard Hengel. The eight fishers were guided by Peacock and Capt. Logan Bystrom. Islander Photo: Courtesy Paul Zurawski

snook. This bite is consistent during swift moving tides, with most catches measuring 20-30 inches. Lastly, there are plenty of sharks patrolling the beaches and passes, which is exciting for anglers who want to hook into something big. Capt. Jason Stock is logging some epic days thanks to some awesome tarpon fishing along the Gulf beaches of Anna Maria Island. He says the target requires focus and determination, and a variety of baits — pass crabs and threadfin herring — work well at different times of day and at different locations. Moving offshore, Stock says the American red snapper bite is “on fire.” He’s also seeing big red grouper and gag grouper reeled up, and yet another offshore method — trolling — is resulting in catches of wahoo.

Capt. David White is going after American red snapper offshore for anglers with the stamina required to reel the hard-fighting fish up from depths — 100 feet or more. He’s putting clients on limits of these fish. Red grouper also are being caught offshore by bottom fishing over ledges and hard bottom. Big mangrove snapper are present and readily taking live or frozen bait offerings. Moving inshore, White is targeting a variety of species, including tarpon, snook, mangrove snapper and Tampa Bay gag grouper with success. Capt. Warren Girle’s finding action for his clients on the inshore waters of Sarasota Bay. Free-lining live shiners along the mangrove shore and around oyster bars is resulting in numerous snook and redfish. On deeper grass flats, the live shiners are attracting spotted seatrout, Spanish mackerel, bluefish and juvenile tarpon. Girle enjoys the small tarpon for the excitement it adds mix to the bite. Most catches are in the 20-pound range and they put up a battle on medium spinning gear. Lastly, Girle is finding mangrove snapper on some deeper grass flats which, after being chummed up, are biting nicely. When Jim Malfese at the Rod & Reel Pier isn’t singing “Caribbean Queen” by Billy Ocean with the pier patrons, he’s seeing a variety of fish being caught by anglers using live shrimp as bait. Casting shrimp under the pier is attracting mangrove snapper to the hook fairly consistently, according to Malfese, and he predicts it will get better in the weeks to come. Redfish and snook are attracted to the live shrimp offerings and are being caught by anglers using stout tackle to wrestle them from under the pier and away from the barnacle encrusted pilings. With the arrival of large schools of hatch bait, Spanish mackerel and jack crevalle are frequenting the pier in search of a quick meal. Pier fishers casting jigs or silver spoons are hooking into these species when the bait schools are present. Send high-resolution photos and fishing reports to fish@islander.org.

Briana Gagnier of Holmes Beach, fishing with Team Bimini Bae, placed first in the women’s division and also had the largest snook in the division during the 2022 Big Art Memorial Fishing Tournament presented June 24-26 by Blenker Boat Works of Bradenton, Art Shriver and Ricky Gullett. The tournament raised funds for the Farren Dakin Scholarship Fund.

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Steaming up AMI biz

Picking up steam Topsail Steamer, a steam-it-yourself takeout seafood outfit, likely will open near Holmes Beach’s city center in late summer or early fall. In late June, contractors began converting a unit at the building that houses Acqua Aveda and the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce on Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach into Topsail’s seventh corporate location. When it opens, patrons will choose from eight combo pots — Kaiman including shrimp, scallops, snow crab, sausage, corn and potatoes — or choose to build their own pot assembly-line style. Topsail director of business development James Mahon, son of founder/CEO Danielle Mahon, said June 27 the chain was attracted to Anna Maria Island’s “nontraditional” seasonality. While Topsail’s other destination locations enjoy a shorter busy season, Mahon and company hope to take advantage of the island’s “endless season.” Mahon said the chain is looking into working with Cortez fish houses and experimenting with Florida harvests, including Florida lobster and stone crab. For more, visit topsailsteamer.com.

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Biz bits In June, the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau hired Kolby Gayson to be its new marketing and communications director. The former Experience Florida’s Sports Coast communications manager will orchestrate the bureau’s multimedia efforts to attract tourists to Bradenton, Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key. The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce is selling ad space in a print and digital 2023 visitor’s guidebook and island map. Within the digital guidebook, advertisers can opt to include a hyperlink, allowing customers to visit business websites with a click. The glossy color map of AMI will have a distribution of 30,000. The chamber will host a business luncheon 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Thursday, July 14, at Harry’s Grill and Bistro, 9903 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Member tickets are $18 and potential member tickets are $30. For more on the AMI chamber, contact chamber president Terri Kinder at 941-778-1541 or terri@amichamber.org.

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Welcome We join the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce in welcoming 12 new members in June: Adkins Building and Construction of Bradenton; JRC Builders serving Florida; Dali Paella of St. Petersburg; Little Budgie Grocery Delivery serving the island and Bradenton; Avenue 941 of Bradenton; Stellar Pool Service serving the barrier islands and West Bradenton; Wagner Realty’s Ed Taaffe of Bradenton; Luxury Coastal Living Group of Sarasota; Big Wili Water Adventures of Bradenton; AMI Rentals of Bradenton; Breakfast at Victoria’s AMI coming soon to Holmes Beach; Ace Handling of Sarasota. For more information, go to annamariaislandchamber.org or call 941-778-1541. And as always… Got biz news? Contact Kane Kaiman at kane@islander.org or call The Islander office at 941-778-7978.

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Anna Maria Median listing home price: $3.5 million. Median sold home price: $2.4 million. Listings: 61 properties, $659,000-$8.4 million. Bradenton Beach Median listing home price: $749,000. Median sold home price: $1 million. Listings: 37 properties, $449,000-$6.5 million. Holmes Beach Median listing home price: $2 million. Median sold home price: $1.7 million. Listings: 81 properties, $80,000-$28.5 million. source: realtor.com

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Ka-change. Florida consumers can save some change on qualifying items during five “sales tax” holidays that began July 1. The tax exemptions apply to in-store and online purchases for the following holidays: Freedom Week, through July 7, recreation and outdoor supplies and admissions to entertainment and cultural events will be exempt from tax. For more, go to floridarevenue.com/freedomweek. Children’s diapers exemption, through June 30, 2023, single-use and reusable diapers for children will be tax-exempt. For more, go to floridarevenue.com/diapersandclothing. Baby and toddler clothing exemption, through June 30, 2023, clothing, apparel and shoes primarily intended for children ages 5 and younger will be exempt. For more, go to floridarevenue.com/ diapersandclothing. Energy Star appliance exemptions, through June 30, 2023, certain appliances bearing the Energy Star logo will be tax-free. For a list of qualifying appliances, go to floridarevenue.com/ energystar. Home hardening exemptions, through June 30, 2024, impact-resistant doors, windows and garage doors will be tax-exempt. For more, go to floridarevenue.com/homehardening. A holiday on back-to-school items will begin Monday, July 25.

The gate is lifted for bids on the last vacant land at the gated Harbour Isle community. The listing for the $35-plus million, 18.9-acre waterfront parcel is with the DeLieto Team of MS&C Commercial, the commercial division of real estate brokerage Michael Saunders & Co. An announcement was made June 30, citing a listing price of $35,750,000. The DeLieto Team is representing the seller, Minto Communities, developer of the existing condos at Harbour Isle on Anna Maria Sound. The property — the last remaining vacant land at Harbour Isle — is on Perico Island in northwest Bradenton, northeast of the Anna Maria Island Bridge, with access to Sarasota and Tampa bays and the Gulf of Mexico. “The DeLieto Team … is extremely proud to present this extraordinary condominium development opportunity at the final point of land on the tranquil Harbour Isle peninsula, which will complete this picturesque community,” Lee DeLieto Jr., lead broker-associate for the team, said in a June 30 news release. The Pointe at Harbour Isle, 12340 Manatee Ave. W., offers development of up to 275 condo units in

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a 2015 aerial photo shows development of the minto-Perico island property progressing north from manatee avenue. the parcel listed for sale is at the north point (bottom of the photo) beyond the Harbour isle clubhouse where the road loops. the parcel overlooks anna maria sound, tampa Bay and the sunshine skyway Bridge and the backwaters of Perico island. islander file Photo: Jack elka

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6-12 story buildings, according to the news release. Mike Belmont, president of Minto Communities, described Harbour Isle as a private peninsula offering “an active resort-like lifestyle and some of the best views along Florida’s west coast.” Amenities include a beach club, fitness center, resort-style pool and spa, bar, a kayak launch and a marina with 55 wet slips and 128 dry racks. Near the entrance to Harbour Isle, there’s a Floridays bar and restaurant and Compass Hotel. The community already includes 411 low-rise condos and short-term rentals near the marina. A seven-page brochure for The Pointe includes a map showing the property’s proximity to Robinson Preserve in northwest Bradenton, two Publix Super Market stores and also the Manatee Public Beach, Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, Ugly Grouper and Dunkin Donuts in Holmes Beach. The brochure also states, “The seller is looking for the right buyer/developer to finish the project with the high-rise waterfront condos in the back of the peninsula.” For more, go to thepointeatharbourisle.com.

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I S L A N D E R C L A S S I F I E D S ITEMS FOR SALE

FREEBIE ITEMS FOR SALE

KIDS FOR HIRE Continued

master massage cHair, folding massage table. $50 each. 321-408-6148.

individuals may place one free ad with up to three items, each priced $100 or less, 15 words or less. free, one week, must be submitted online. email classifieds@islander. org.

n e e d a n a d u lt n i g h t o u t ? c a l l m a t y ’s B a b y s i t t i n g s e r v i c e s . i’m 16, love kids and have lots of experience. references upon request. 618-977-9630.

BiKe cruiser, neW tires and seat, $75, chandelier brown, like-new, $20, 941-9202494. tune uP your rental! Paula deen cookware, cuisinart, Pyrex, roasting pan. great shape, sold as 1, $50. 404-307-3630. moVing: must sell three-piece living room set, $200, large cabinet, $175, bikes, $60. text, 816-721-5524. futon, suPer mattress. Beach-theme cover. smoke and pet-free home. 53 by 74 inches, $100. 813-240-6529. antiQue BaBy carriage: Wood and wicker. Proceeds benefit moonracer animal rescue. email for photos: moonraceranimalrescue@gmail.com.

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Perry is a male blonde Florida mix, 8 years old, about 65-pounds, fully schooled and well behaved. To meet this cutie, call Lisa Williams at 941-345-2441 or visit The Islander ofﬁce in Holmes Beach. For more about pet adoption, visit moonracer-animalrescue. com. sPonsored By

ANSWERS TO JULY 6 PUZZLE

ESTATE SALES estate sale: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. friday, July 8. 209 Periwinkle Plaza, anna maria. King bed, twin beds, cherry desk, washstand, table and four chairs, rugs, bench, nice mirrors, clock, swivel rocker, leather la-ZBoy recliner, sofa tables, lamps, paintings, prints and decorative accessories, dinette, etagere, buffet, tommy Bahama-style wicker sofa, pair of chairs and ottoman, wrought iron table and chairs, pair wicker chairs and table, dinette, nice linens, some kitchenware, stemware, plants, grow boxes, small pottery fountain, 10x10 canopy, composter, threeburner Weber grill, Vision smoker and table plus more. see pictures at estatesales.net. sale conducted by Palma sola sales, numbers given out at 8 a.m. PETS HelP rescued Pets! Volunteer, foster, computer help! moonracer rescue. email: moonraceranimalrescue@gmail.com. TRANSPORTATION golf cart rentals: fun for residents and tourists! www.golfcartrentalami.com. 2008 cHrysler seBring sedan: silver, runs well. $3,000. 139,800 miles. 941-3452441. BOATS & BOATING HaVe a Boat and wanna catch more fish, better bait or learn the water? 50-year local fisherman, your boat, my knowledge. captain chris, 941-896-2915. FISHING liVe PinfisH-sHiners delivery available. 941-705-1956, text only. HELP WANTED tingley liBrary in Bradenton Beach is looking for volunteers. fun and friendly atmosphere. morning and afternoon shifts. if interested, contact library clerk eveann adams 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 941-779-1208. oliVe oil outPost seeks an individual for a customer experience representative. flexible hours, very competitive compensation with store discounts. for information, contact Bill at 941-544-5400. tHe island caBana career opportunity: full-service boutique specializing in lilly Pulitzer. full-time and part-time positions available, $15 for inexperienced parttime positions. compensation increases depending on sales experience. Please, email karsen@islandcabana.com if interested! KIDS FOR HIRE Kids for Hire ads are free for up to three weeks for island youths under 16 looking for work. submit to: classifieds@islander.org. VieW old islanders? no problem. accessible 24/7. islander archive. uoff florida digital newspaper collection at ufdc.ufl.edu.

dePendaBle, resPonsiBle, fun babysitter for hire. 13 years old, island local. available in June. 941-526-9090. SERVICES need a ride to airports? tampa, st. Pete, sarasota. gary, 863-409-5875. gvoness80@ gmail.com. is your Home or office in need of some cleaning? Well, i’m your girl! local, reliable, professional! Please, give me a call or text, 941-773 -0461. cleaning: Vacation, construction, residential, commercial and windows. licensed and insured. 941-756-4570. Pressure WasHing, PaVer sealing, driveway, roof, fence, pool area. also, window cleaning. licensed and insured. 941-5653931. Bicycle rePairs: Just4fun at 5358 gulf drive can do most any bicycle repair at a reasonable cost. Pick-up and delivery available. 941-896-7884. comPanion/HomemaKer: Honest and reliable offering help with running errands, grocery shopping, house sitting, pet and plant care, light cooking/cleaning, transportation. references available and licensed. call sherri, 941-592-4969. aPi’s dryWall rePair: i look forward to servicing your drywall repair needs. call 941524-8067 to schedule an appointment. Handyman and cleaning services. move-ins and outs. affordable. call fred, 941-356-1456. PreserVe your memories: transfer video tapes, slides, photos and old movie films to dVd, Blu-ray or flash drive in digital format. all work is done in our lab in Bradenton. mention the islander for ten percent off. Phone, 941-758-3077. Web: www.videotechniques.com. sHermarKs serVices llc: looking for handyman for your property maintenance needs from flooring, painting, pressure washing? free estimates. Holmes Beach. local, license and insured. mark manning, 239-240-2573. almost liKe Home pet boarding, days, overnights, weekends, longer periods of time. Pets are accepted on short notice, small, medium size pets only. location west Bradenton. $20 per day. 941-896-5512. online notary and mobile notary now serving manatee county. call to book, 941301-8262. available evenings and weekends. getting married? i will be your wedding officiant. call rev. James mcubbin, 941253-6649. KnoWledgeaBle care llc! in-home care and support, private duty only. We are here to help, please, give us a call, 941-5678499. Business-to-Business Jd’s Window cleaning looking for storefront jobs in Holmes Beach. i make dirty windows sparkling clean. 941-920-3840.

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I S L A N D E R C L A S S I F I E D S SERVICES Continued

HOME IMPROVEMENT Continued

RENTALS Continued

Pool maintenance: free estimates! stellar Pool service llc. Veteran owned and operated! “stellar” service at affordable rates! 941-524-1173.stellarpoolservice1@gmail. com. www.stellarpoolservicellc.com.

screening serVices: replace your old or ripped window, door or porch screens. many screen types available. retired veteran here to serve our community! free estimates, call lane, 941-705-5293.

Winter season 3Br/2Ba rental located on a canal in anna maria city. available december through april 2023. threemonth minimum. $4,200/month. call anna maria realty for more information, 941-778-2259.

BeacH serVice ac, heat, refrigeration. commercial and residential service, repair and/or replacement. serving the island since 1987. for dependable, honest and personalized service, call Bill eller, 941-795-7411. cac184228. LAWN & GARDEN connie’s landscaPing inc. residential and commercial. full-service lawn maintenance, landscaping, cleanups, hauling and more! insured. 941-778-5294. Barnes laWn and landscape llc. design and installation, lawn and landscape services, tree trimming, mulch, rock and shell. 941-705-1444. Jr98@barneslawnandlandscape.com. collins landscaPe ligHting: outdoor lighting, landscaping, irrigation services and maintenance. 941-279-9947. mJc24373@ gmail.com. searay sPrinKler serVices. repairs, additions, drip, sprinkler head/timer adjustments. 941-920-0775. HOME IMPROVEMENT Van-go Painting residential/commercial, interior/exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. island references. Bill, 941-795-5100. www.vangopainting.net. tile -tile -tile. all variations of ceramic tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many island references. call neil, 941-726-3077. griffin’s Home imProVements inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabinets and wood flooring. insured and licensed. 941-722-8792.

call Hydro clean. full-service pressure washing, sealing. Pavers, travertine and natural stone. Window washing too, up to three stories. call Jacob, 941-920-2094. Hammered Homes: (saVing homes since 1984.) Handyman services, renovations. free estimates and consulting. call before making decision, save money. 941-778-3206.

anna maria gulf beachfront vacation rentals. one- two- and three-bedroom units, all beachfront. www.amiparadise.com. 941778-3143. luxurious anna maria island condo for rent: upgraded granite, stainless-steel kitchen. incredible water views through floor length windows. Waterfront patio, luxury furnishings, 2Br/2Ba. King beds, pool, tennis, walk to the beach, private carport. monthly rental, July-august 2022 and June-december 2023. owner/renter. flexible terms. 570-2390431. email now: marketreps@aol.com. annual rental in Perico Bay club. 2Br/2Ba, bay views. $2,800/month, including water and spectrum. second floor, no pets, one-car garage. island Vacation Properties, 941-778-1000. need room to rent: Bradenton area, on bus route. retired, single 50-year-old with friendly dog. $800/month. Please mail with information. suzanne. 3547 51st. ave. W., Bradenton, fl 34210. 941-567-9285. Bundysuzanne47@gmail.com.

tired of 800 numbers? local face-to-face real estate services at internet commission prices. Buy, sell, property management and rentals. call us. real estate mart, 941-3561456.

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condo: sHort-term rental. 2Br/1Ba furnished. 55-plus community. 90-day minimum stay. $1,250/monthly. real estate mart, 941-356-1456.

Blinds, sHutters, sHades: motorization. 30 years on ami. call Keith Barnett, Barnett Blinds, 941-730-0516. island Handyman: i live here, work here, value your referral. refinish, paint. Just ask. JayPros. licensed/insured. references. call Jay, 941-962-2874.

fully furnisHed 1Br/1Ba at 55-plus sandpiper resort Park. $1,495 a month, plus utilities. long-term. no pets! steps to beach. text, 831-212-2606.

Hollands Paint, dryWall and handyman services: interior/exterior paint, drywall repair, wall/ceiling textures, stucco repair, pressure washing. over 25 years’ experience. all work guaranteed. references. licensed/insured. call dee, 256-337-5395.

Winnie mcHale, realtor, 941-5046146. rosebay international realty inc. you need an aggressive and experienced realtor in today’s market! selling island homes, sarasota and Bradenton areas. multi-milliondollar producer! “selling Homes - making dreams come true.”

RENTALS

2Br/1.5Ba furnisHed, sHared laundry and swimming pool. one block from beach. available July 1-dec. 31. $2,500/month plus utilities. first and last. call 941-718-3311.

Handyman and Painting. no job too small. most jobs just right. call richard Kloss. 941-204-1162.

REAL ESTATE

Winter 2023: BooK now! 2Br/1Ba furnished, heated pool. steps away from gulf beach and restaurants. 90-day rental for $13,000. 55-plus. real estate mart, 941356-1456. 2Br/1Ba furnisHed serene cottage. two miles from ami. sleeps six. Pets welcome. terms negotiable. 941-920-7284.

MORGAN LEWIS REALTY

413 Pine Ave. Anna Maria

Decades of island experience … the call that could save you thousands! Call Mark, 941-518-6329 morganlewisrealty@gmail.com BK620023 Mark Kimball CGC58092

We do the wash! Airbnb & Commercial Accounts.

Rick Turner

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PropertyWatch

carol Bernard

Island real estate transactions

306 Pine Ave., #R, Anna Maria, a 1,709 sq ft 3/2 Pine 306-308 condo built in 2011 sold on 5/9/2022 by St. Cotter Holding LLC to Reed for $1,612,500, list price $1,635,000. 305 Poinsettia Road, Anna Maria, a 1,296 sq ft 3/2 pool home on a 5,880 sq ft lot built in 1980 sold on 5/23/2022 by Bayles to Stancoven for $1,999,000, list price $1,999,000. 601 Gulf Drive N., #112, Bradenton Beach, a 1,282 sq ft 2/2 Gulf Watch Condo built in 1984 sold 6/1/2022 by Ciardi to Alden for $780,000, list price $789,000. 1704 Gulf Drive N., #B, Bradenton Beach a 942 sq ft 2/2 Bradenton Beach Club Condo built in 2003

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sold 5/23/2022 by Levis to Pitz for $967,250, list price $997,000. 249 17th St., #13, Bradenton Beach, a 1,688 sq ft 2/3 Bradenton Beach Club Condo built in 2003 sold 5/11/2022 by Riddle to US&G Estate Corp for $1,040,000, list price $999,000. 2600 Gulf Drive #11, Bradenton Beach, a 1,179 sq ft 2/2 Anna Maria Island Club condo built in 1984 sold 5/6/2022 by Preston to Heard for $1,175,000, list price $1,175,000. 2407 Ave. C, Bradenton Beach, a 1,674 sq ft 4/4 home on a 5,001 sq ft lot built in 1983 sold 5/27/2022 by Powers to 6509 Gulf Dr LLC for $1,500,000, list price $1,200,000. 101 73rd St., #4, Holmes Beach, a 630 sq ft 1/1 built in 1980 sold 5/17/2022 by Shell to Leschen for $749,000, list price $749,000. 3301 Gulf Drive, #6, Holmes Beach, a 700 sq ft 2/1 Sea Pirate Condo built in 1969 sold 5/21/2022 by Adkins to Dreamscapes Prop Inv LLC for $750,000, list price $750,000. 6702 Holmes Blvd., #A, Holmes Beach, a 1,512 sq ft 4/2 home on a 7,597 sq ft lot built in 1969 sold 5/10/2022 by Golding to 6702 Holmes LLC for $1,200,000, list price $1,200,000.

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For professional real estate sales, call a true island native, born and raised on Anna Maria Island. Marianne Norman-Ellis. 941.778.6696

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205 Peacock Lane, #B, Holmes Beach, a 1,096 sq ft 3/2 home on a 7,523 sq ft lot built in 1973 sold 5/12/2022 by Dugard to 205 Peacock LLC for $1,270,000, list price $1,275,000. 220 84th St., Holmes Beach, a 1,721 sq ft 3/3 pool home on a 8,298 sq ft lot built in 1971 sold 5/17/2022 by Harris to Muscle for $1,290,000, list price $1,290,000. 2719 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, a 2,119 sq ft 3/3 pool home on a 5,001 sq ft lot built in 2012 sold 5/27/2022 by Cedar Oak LLC to Randels for $1,600,000, list price $1,550,000. 502 71st St., Holmes Beach, a 2,314 sq ft 4/2 home on a 18,125 sq ft lot built in 1966 sold 5/31/2022 by Lowman to Smith for $1,635,000, list price $1,695,000. 8010 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, a 1,469 sq ft 3/3 home on a 9,283 sq ft lot built in 1957 sold 5/16/2022 by Hale to Morse for $1,700,000, list price $1,700,000. 504 Bayview Drive, Holmes Beach, a 1,568 sq ft 3/2 home on a 8,999 sq ft lot built in 1960 sold 5/10/2022 by Oliver to EJ Bay LLC for $1,710,000, list price $1,780,000. 8316 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, a 1,440 sq ft 3/3 pool home built on a 8,799 sq ft lot built in 1959 sold 5/18/2022 by Olmstead to Latham for $1,730,000, list price $1,795,000. 405 28th St., Holmes Beach, a 3,735 sq ft 5/4 pool home on a 9,600 sq ft lot built in 1972 sold 5/27/2022 by Payne to 405 28th LLC for $1,925,000, list price $1,950,000. Compiled by Island Real Estate staff. Island Real Estate sales professionals can be reached at 941-7786066, islandreal.com.

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RELEASE DATE: 7/3/2022

New York Times Sunday Magazine Crossword

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SOME LIGHT READING BY JEREMY NEWTON / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ Jeremy Newton, of Austin, Texas, is a software engineer who makes mobile games. He has been constructing crosswords for The Times since 2007, specializing in unusual themes, often with visual elements. The idea for this one occurred to him last fall while he was stopped at a traffic light. It took him several months, off and on, to work out all the elements. This is Jeremy’s 15th Sunday crossword and 22nd Times puzzle overall. — W.S.

AC RO SS

1 ‘‘In a word . . . awful!’’ 7 Range of light that’s invisible to the human eye 12 — 20 Brand in the frozenfoods aisle 21 Called to Bo-Peep 22 ‘‘You and me both’’ 23 Strong breath fresheners 24 — 25 Like one of Michael Jackson’s hands when performing 26 Exams for top H.S. students 28 Alternative to J.F.K. 29 Skedaddles 30 Reviews negatively 31 Usual 32 Stage set? 35 Nathan who said, ‘‘I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country’’ 36 Locks that have been changed 39 Inapplicable stat for electric cars 40 Mark Twain, religiously 41 Some art supplies 42 Label on some jars 44 Hon 45 John Hancock, famously 48 Reef predators Online subscriptions: Today’s puzzle and more Answers: than 4,000 past puzzles, page 28 nytimes.com/crosswords ($39.95 a year).

49 Beast slain by Hercules in his fourth labor 50 Three-pronged letter 53 Boatloads 54 Jessica of TV’s ‘‘Candy’’ 55 Treacherous places to land for eagles? 57 ‘‘Mazel ____!’’ 58 Moolah 60 Cocktail with an energy boost 61 — 62 Seedy bar 63 Listed, obsolescently 64 — 65 Tennis pro Nastase, the first athlete to sign an endorsement deal with Nike 66 Washington, with ‘‘the’’ 67 — 68 Hunts, with ‘‘on’’ 69 Hot ____ (speaker’s worry) 70 Brushes are dipped in them 72 Small knocks 73 See-through piece 74 It’s observed at LAX during part of the year 75 Cross one’s fingers 76 Nickname for Chloe 77 Portland native, e.g. 79 What a raised hand might mean 80 Avid war campaigner 81 [What a snoozefest!] 82 Car in the Beach Boys’ ‘‘Fun, Fun, Fun’’

84 Sweater fuzz, e.g. 85 It can be detected using the ‘‘bite test’’ or ‘‘vinegar test’’ 89 Noted slacking speedster 90 Not stay undefeated 93 Certain spa treatment 95 Trim 96 1988 No. 1 country album named for its singer 97 Roman god often depicted with a radiant crown 98 Zenned out 101 Two-player board game with spies and bombs 103 Bust midcrime 105 — 106 Lover of psychedelics, informally 107 Words to a silly goose 108 Putting on the heat? 109 Mascot who made his Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade debut in 2017 110 — 111 Cinq x six

8 Roofer’s power tool 9 Gargoyles are often depicted with them 10 Draw upon again 11 Sponsored content, essentially 12 Twisting on an axis 13 Some ice cream purchases 14 Heart charts, in brief 15 Cartoon frame 16 There’s a 4.75 percent chance of getting this in poker 17 Tesla and Edison, famously 18 Early online discussion forum 19 Pharma supplies 27 Lose its spark, as a relationship 29 Temporary solutions 33 Opening words? 34 Little troublemakers 35 Thrilling 37 ‘‘That’s a touchy subject’’ 38 Move hurriedly 40 Utterly, in slang 42 Giggle 43 ‘‘It’s my turn’’ [or] Comment after rambling on 44 Equus africanus DOWN asinus, more 1 Hawkeye familiarly 2 Stand for a photograph 45 Marijuana strains 3 Guard said to be more 4 ‘‘Oh, shove it!’’ invigorating 5 Fruity refreshments 46 ‘‘How marvelous!’’ 6 What nervous eyes 47 Wield authority might do 48 Lucky numbers in Chinese culture 7 Big name in cloud computing 49 Stars of the Wild West

50 Film critic Kael 51 Someone sequencing DNA, e.g. 52 Vacation getaway 54 Lighter fluid 55 Reach, as new heights 56 Baseball slugger, informally 58 Lack of harmony 59 Ready to watch later 60 Major political announcement before a convention, informally

62 Actor in a muchpublicized 2022 defamation case 71 — 72 — 73 — 76 Place for a lighthouse 77 Pull off the road for gas or snacks, say 78 Blow away 79 Book some wedding entertainment 80 Tries 81 Starchy vegetable

82 Kind of roof for a tiki bar 83 Peter Pan’s creator 84 Opposite of a superstar 85 Avenger who stepped into the role of Captain America 86 Invitation on a wrapped gift 87 Preamble 88 Clothed, so to speak 90 Paper size 91 Japanese brew

92 Prankster’s smug shout 94 One might be right outside your window 95 Junior’s hurdle 96 Stagger about 99 ‘‘Copy ____’’ 100 Surname of the ‘‘Incredibles’’ superhero family 102 Nonetheless, poetically 103 Lowly worker, so to speak 104 Yell before a snap

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