The Islander Newspaper E-Edition: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 by The Anna Maria Islander Newspaper

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‘Do not disturb.’ 30 seriously, 411 on waterspouts. 31

Astheworldterns loathe the lawsuits. 6

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HB suspends website. 4

Meetings

On the government calendar. 4

Celebrating the Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992

AM funds pedestrian improvements. 5

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Opinions. 6

10-20 YeaRs ago

From the archives. 7

Water main caves under trolley. 8 Concern raised over AMCP decking. 8

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Community announcements, activities. 10-11 Save the date. 12-13 HB sets golf cart regs. 14 Confusion in BB over KORN initiatives. 15 Island bridges get checkups. 16 Coquina lot closed for resurfacing. 16 Long-range planning on transportation plans. 18 Charter review continues in HB, nears end in AM. 23

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Streetlife. 29 Key Royale plays President’s Cup. 32 March winds can’t fool with AMI fishing. 33

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Treehouse owners ﬁle new case in federal court

By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter Lynn Tran and Richard Hazen opened a new front for the treehouse in federal court. The Holmes Beach couple filed a sixcount federal lawsuit, naming the city of Holmes Beach, mayors, commissioners, building and code enforcement officials and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, as well as DEP officials. It is the second complaint filed in March by Tran and Hazen in the U.S. Middle District of Florida. A prior complaint was superseded by the new, amended complaint served at city hall March 27. DEP officials are in the process of being served, Tran said March 29. The six counts allege civil and constitutional violations under federal laws — Title 42, Section 1983, civil rights; Title 42, Sections 1985-1986, neglect and failure to prevent abuse; Fifth and 14th amendments, due process and equal protection; the First Amendment; the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution; International Covenant on PLEASE SEE treehOUse, PAGE 2

The treehouse in Holmes Beach stands tall in an Australian pine tree March 28 on the beachfront at Angelinos Sea Lodge, 103 29th St. The owners took their quest to keep the treehouse to federal court in Tampa at the end of March. Islander Photo: Kathy Prucnell

Celebrity costs run $200k in tourist tax dollars

By Sandy Ambrogi Islander Reporter She has celebrity power. And her draw for Manatee County cost taxpayers a pretty penny. In January, a three-day visit by Jane Seymour to the Bradenton area included the unveiling of a 7-foot tall “Open Heart Icon” by Seymour at the Bradenton Riverwalk, an invitation-only reception at the Studio at Gulf and Pine in Anna Maria and a lecture at the Manatee Performing Arts Center in Bradenton. But will the cost of at least $193,981.50 bring a return for the Manatee County Tourist Development Council? Guests at the Studio art reception clamored for photos with the star. There was a lot of browsing of the dozens of the prints, oils and statues offered for sale — priced $2,000-$30,000 — at the Studio. However, not one item sold, according to Tina Chiles, who manages the art gallery. Chiles’ husband, Ed, is a member of the TDC board. He owns the Studio at Gulf and

Jane Seymour poses Jan. 18 with her self-portrait at the Studio at Gulf and Pine in Anna Maria. Her appearance at the gallery was paid with tourism tax dollars. Islander File Photo: Sandy Ambrogi Pine, the Sandbar and Beach House restaurants on Anna Maria Island, and Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub on Longboat Key. Earlier that day, Seymour attended an unveiling of the 7-foot-tall icon of her “Open Hearts” jewelry design purchased by the TDC for the Realize Bradenton Art Walk

Project. She also spoke Jan. 19 at a ticketed event at the MPAC. In the talk, “Jane Seymour Art — Up Close and Personal,” she shared her philosophy and her life challenges with the audience. One of her sons, a musician, opened the two-hour show. The event did not sell out, and the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau offered some tickets to locals at no cost to fill the seats, according to an Islander source. Seymour’s appearance and a series of music concerts held at nonprofit venues were promoted by the BACVB to help businesses and workers overcome the impacts of red tide in 2018. Much earlier, however, before the outbreak of red tide in Manatee County, on June 18, 2018, Elliott Falcione, executive director of the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, asked the Manatee County Tourist Development Council to amend an agreement with Realize Bradenton to increase funding for art in the urban core $150,000, as a one-time expenditure. PLEASE SEE Celebrity, PAGE 3

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Civil and Political Rights; and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In the suit, Tran and Hazen request a review by three federal district judges and an unspecified amount of money damages. The lawsuit also states the couple sued to enjoin the city’s enforcement action “to destroy their treehouse” and seek damages for the city’s action “in violation of civil and inalienable rights.” An anonymous complaint brought the treehouse to the city’s attention in 2011. The DEP also was alerted to the treehouse, which apparently violated the state’s setback from the mean-high waterline. The new federal lawsuit is 96 pages. The allegations include: • “With smiles, the city watched the plaintiffs build the look-alike Robinson Crusoe treehouse until one day, a caller complained” about the treehouse built without a permit. • The building officials ordered the treehouse torn down, “circulated false facts” about the treehouse, “leading haters” to scream at the plaintiffs: “Burn the treehouse, move it back to the Mekong Delta, get off

Treehouse owners Richard Hazen, left, and wife Lynn Tran confer with their attorney, David Levin of Sarasota, during a Holmes Beach city meeting. Islander File Photo

the island, pack your wife and send her back to Vietnam.” Asked about the allegations March 29, Tran said she had no further comment. Tran acknowledged filing an Dye amended complaint March 25 with the same underlying facts as the prior suit but with different causes of action. The amended complaint came in response to a March 5 order from 12th Circuit Judge Charles Sniffen, which ruled the owners’ last petition for injunctive relief deficient in several respects, including a failure to allege a factual basis that imminent harm would befall the treehouse if he didn’t grant the owners’ petition. In amending the state complaint, Tran and Hazen refashioned their claim, calling it an action for negligence and petition for preliminary and permanent injunctive relief in addition to a violation-of-rights case. The next hearing in the Tran-Hazen constitutional case in state court is set for 9 a.m. April 29 in the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave., W., Bradenton. Also, in a Manatee County courtroom, the city’s 2018 enforcement case is set for May 9 and June 3 hearings. The federal proceedings will be conducted in the Sam M. Gibbons U.S. Courthouse, 801 N. Florida Ave., Tampa. Through Feb. 28, the city paid $156,403.92 in treehouse legal costs, according to city treasurer Lori Hill. Jim Dye, a partner with city attorney Patricia Petruff in the law firm Dye, Harrison, Kirkland, Petruff, Pratt & St. Paul, has handled the treehouse cases for the city since 2013. He said March 29 he’s gone through the latest pleadings and labeled them “highly imaginative.” About the possibility of settling the cases, Dye said: “I like to say: Never say never,” but because the

treehouse dispute is a regulatory issue — the fact the structure lies within a city setback — the attorney said he was doubtful a settlement could occur. Also, because the federal suit alleges damages, Dye expects the city’s Florida League of Cities’ insurance arm to assign attorneys to the case. He said his firm will continue to handle the state cases.

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Tran and Hazen have lost a string of cases since 2013 to keep the structure — built without state and city permits — after the city code enforcement boards, and, subsequently, a magistrate ordered the treehouse be removed and set daily fines. Currently, the city is seeking in state court to enforce the 2016 magistrate’s order requiring the treehouse removal and a $50 per day fine, which has accumulated to more than $67,000. After trying to negotiate an after-the-fact permit with the DEP and inquiries about applying for a permit with the city, the owners were turned away as the city stood firm against the setback issue for the treehouse. And the court cases began. In 2013, Tran and Hazen appealed the city code board’s decision to the 12th Circuit Court — saying they were lulled into not getting permits by building officials and commissioners, but the rules changed under newly hired city officials. Tran and Hazen were unable to satisfy the city’s request for a permit. Also in state court, the couple petitioned for a ballot question — to let the voters decide if the treehouse should be grandfathered, only to be told a state law precluded a development initiative by petition, despite the steps stated in the city charter. That case was brought for a review before the U.S. Supreme Court — but the review was denied. Three other cases — the city’s code enforcement claim, the couple’s pro se attempt to stop the code case and Tran and Hazen’s constitutional argument against the setback regulation — are still pending in state court.

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Celebrity continued from page 1 Realize Bradenton is a nonprofit that promotes redevelopment and economic growth in downtown Bradenton. Riverwalk is a 1.5-mile downtown city park overlooking the Manatee River. It includes a splash pad, skate park, open lawns and Falcione numerous public art exhibits. The TDC makes recommendations to the Manatee County Board of Commissioners on how to spend tourism development tax collections. A 5 percent resort or â&#x20AC;&#x153;tourist taxâ&#x20AC;? Whitmore is paid on rentals of six months or less in the county, and use of that money is restricted to develop and promote tourism in Manatee County. The meeting minutes show that Falcione said the success of the Realize Bradenton Art Walk was resonating well in the marketplace and the BACVB wanted to continue its partnership by allowing Realize Bradenton to add more artwork at Riverwalk. The motion to approve the expense carried unanimously. The minutes include â&#x20AC;&#x153;Exhibit A,â&#x20AC;? a description of the project, which states the county would reimburse Realize Bradenton in an amount of $182,065, including $150,000 for a permanent mounted sculpture with a first payment of $67,500 after Realize Bradenton executed an agreement with Coral Canyon Publishing and Gallery for a â&#x20AC;&#x153;one-of-a-kind art sculptureâ&#x20AC;? for the park. Coral Canyon and its director, Susan Nagy-Luks of California, represent Seymour, among others. Records provided to The Islander by Manatee County show a $602.39 reimbursement to Nagy-Luks for airfare and parking for a May 15-18, 2018, visit to Bradenton â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a month before Falcione recommended the Realize art purchase to the TDC. Jodi Carroll, manager of Realize Bradenton, said in a March 29 email that a â&#x20AC;&#x153;majority of the art in the Bradenton public collection was created by artists

residing in Florida, however, we do have pieces that were created by artists outside of the state.â&#x20AC;? She added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The sculpture titled Open Heart Icon, created by Seymour, was a gift to the city of Bradenton public art collection from the Tourist Development Council.â&#x20AC;? A summary of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Open Hearts Sculpture Event with Jayne (sic) Seymourâ&#x20AC;? furnished to The Islander by Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore, shows $193,98150 was spent for the creation and installation of the sculpture at Riverwalk and for bringing Seymour to the area for three days. Whitmore, a Manatee County commissioner-atlarge and chair of the TDC, said March 29, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The city of Bradenton has the original sculpture with none of its kind in Florida.â&#x20AC;? Whitmore, who works in downtown Bradenton near Riverfront Park as a nurse, also said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I see people all the time taking photos next to the sculpture. Her art is well known in the art community all over the globe.â&#x20AC;? The amount includes $45,000 for Seymourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appearance and $137,116.84 paid to Realize Bradenton for the replica â&#x20AC;&#x153;Open Heart.â&#x20AC;? Also listed: $8,118.35 in airfare, parking, entertainment and lodging expenses for Nagy-Luks for advance preparation and expenses during the January event. Other costs were $1,047.50 for tent rental for the Jan. 18 unveiling at Riverwalk, $2,500 for shipping the icon to Riverwalk and $198.81 in costs for invitations, email marketing and a Facebook promotion. The numbers furnished to The Islander do not include costs incurred by the Studio at Gulf and Pine, shipping charges for the displays or catering for the Jan. 18 private reception. Chilesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; studio paid shipping to and from Anna Maria for nearly 50 items. An agreed upon commission split, which the Studio declined to discuss, became a moot point, since none of Seymourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art sold. The one-page summary does not include costs incurred by the Manatee Performing Arts Center, and how much or who else was paid or revenue earned in

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conjunction with Seymourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lecture. According to a U.S. News & World Report article Jan. 21 on the Open Hearts Icon unveiling in Bradenton, Falcione first met Seymour at an art show while on a business trip some 10 months before her appearances in Manatee County. He failed to say April 1 where and when they met in an email exchange. Falcione was quoted in the U.S. News article as saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no doubt that showcasing arts and culture and heritage in the marketplace is a big part of our sustainability of visitation.â&#x20AC;? It also was reported in the same article that the statue was a gift to the city of Bradenton from the BACVB, the TDC, the Manatee county commission, Fawley Bryant Architecture, Kimley Horn and NDC Construction. Whitmore advised The Islander by email March 29 she was working to fulfill the public information request initially made to Falcione March 15, regarding expenditures related to Seymourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visit and the related music concerts. The BACVB and Whitmore also were asked to furnish contracts for the promoter and entertainers and the expenses related to the music concerts sponsored by the BACVB with funding from the TDC â&#x20AC;&#x201D; events that were held at the MPAC and the Center of Anna Maria Island. Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open records laws provide the opportunity for anyone to request records from public agencies, government entities, and those accepting and spending public funds. Falcione told The Islander the concert accounting would be made public by Janene Amick of the MPAC, the ticket agent for the concerts, at the Monday, April 15, TDC meeting to be held at the Center of Anna Maria Island in Anna Maria. Chris Culhane, executive director of the center, said last week he had only gross sales information for the concerts at the center. Amick was out of town and could not be reached for comment and an email to Coral Canyon Publishing remained unanswered as of press time.

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Installation almost set for Bradenton Beach’s ﬂoating dock

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter It’s been a long time coming. It’s been a long haul since the Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency first contracted with Technomarine Group in April 2017 to build and install a new floating dock for the Historic Bridge Street Pier. But parts for Bradenton Beach’s floating dock were being inventoried in Gibsonton March 26 as city staff worked on the next step — to bring all the dock components to the city — in preparation for installation. Before Hecker Construction can install the dock, the city must permit construction, including installation of pilings. Bradenton Beach Police Chief Sam Speciale told The Islander March 26 that Eric Shaffer, a project manager for Hecker, informed him that day that an inventory of the dock parts would be completed and reported to the city within the week. Hecker — now working directly for the city — was initially contracted by Technomarine to supply and

install the dock components that were shipped from Spain to Hecker’s yard. If Shaffer reports missing parts, Speciale said city attorney Ricinda Perry would contact Technomarine regarding what could be further failure to deliver the parts. If every part is accounted for, Hecker will pair floats to the dock sections for assembly before delivery to Bradenton Beach via flatbed truck. Speciale said March 13 that Hecker had begun assembling the parts. He also previously said building official Steve Gilbert gave Hecker verbal approval to install the dock, pending specifications for the pilings. Technomarine originally planned to use concrete pilings, but, in early March, Hecker submitted engineering specifications for composite pilings. Speciale said Hecker opted for wood pilings with poly wrap, and would submit specifications to Gilbert for the pilings permit. Wood pilings are cheaper than concrete and composite piles, but more wood pilings would be required

Bradenton Beach website set for June debut

Mike and Carolyn Reis, vacationing from New York, look out March 30 over the waters of Sarasota Bay at the Historic Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter The city of Bradenton Beach will remain without a website until June 17. The city hired CivicPlus, a website service provider in Manhattan, Kansas, in December 2018 to design and host a new website, but no timeline for completion was given then. The launch date of the website is set for June 17, according to a timeline created by CivicPlus and emailed to The Islander March 26 by city clerk Terry Sanclemente. CivicPlus will send a preliminary design and content to the city by April 5. The city has until April 22 to submit revisions. While a date was set for the launch, no explanation has been provided to The Islander for the lack of a temporary website. The city’s license and service agreement required CivicPlus to create a temporary site containing contact information, office hours, alerts, news and a meeting calendar within two weeks of signing the agreement. As of March 28, www.cityofbradentonbeach.com read, “Website coming soon!” The homepage also contained links to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s “Floodsmart” website, local tide charts, the CodeRed emergency notification page and city permitting, licensing and planning information. The site also displayed the phone number and address for city hall. The temporary website was one of the two major perks in CivicPlus’ proposal, but in a March 26 interview with The Islander, Sanclemente said a temporary site wasn’t part of the deal. Also, Sanclemente told commissioners at their Dec. 6, 2018, meeting that CivicPlus would have the temporary website online by Dec. 20, 2018. Mayor John Chappie did not respond to a phone call from The Islander March 27. The city’s website was taken offline in October 2018 because it failed to comply with the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act, a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. To comply, public websites must limit visuals to those that do not cause seizures for viewers. Sites also must provide audio assistance for people with visual disabilities. When city officials learned a disclaimer would not insulate the city from a lawsuit, the website was suspended. The new website will be ADA complaint and, under the agreement, CivicPlus was to train city staff in how to keep the site compliant during a group webinar May 20. For now, people can visit city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., for information regarding government developments and meetings. Sanclemente said the city has no alternatives for disseminating information while the new website is being prepared.

to support the dock. So new specifications are needed, according to Speciale. The chief said Shaffer also was preparing a proposal for construction costs to present to community redevelopment agency members at their next meeting at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N. The CRA is funding the floating dock.

Holmes Beach suspends city website

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter Holmes Beach is hoping to avoid a lawsuit. The city took its website offline as of March 29. During a March 26 city commission meeting, Mayor Judy Titsworth said plans for a U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act compliant website to be built by Revize Software Systems of Troy, Michigan, are moving forward. However, she said, “Sister cities are being sued” for non-ADA compliant websites. So the city may want to take down its site until Revize sets up a new one. As of March 29, the site was suspended. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. ADA compliant websites provide audio versions of written materials, such as pdf files, for the visually impaired and sites also must be set up so as not to cause seizures for some viewers. At a Feb. 12 meeting, commissioners unanimously voted to authorize the mayor to sign a contract contingent upon positive references and Revize’s recertification with the Florida Department of State Division of

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Corporations. Titsworth said March 26 that Revize was reinstated by the state and the contract was signed. Commissioner Carol Soustek asked the mayor if the entire site would be down or portions. Titsworth said that was up to the commission to decide. “We could survive if it was shut down,” she said. “You guys just have to make that decision.” City clerk Stacey Johnston said city staff was working on a large records request, but would be able to work on a temporary site the first week of this month. “It shouldn’t take long,” she said, adding the town of Longboat Key was sued March 22 for an alleged non-ADA compliant website. A motion to “discontinue the website until it is ADA compliant for the safety of the city,” passed 4-0. According to Revize’s proposal, the development of a website will cost $12,830, including an upgrade in the fifth year of service. The annual maintenance fee is $3,175.

April 11, 10 a.m., charter review. April 16, 10 a.m., special magistrate. anna Maria City April 18, 10 a.m., charter review. April 9, 4 p.m., planning and zoning. April 23, 6 p.m., city commission. Apri1 11, 6 p.m., city commission. April 25, 10 a.m., charter review. April 17, 5:30 p.m., special magistrate. CANApril 25, 11:30 a.m., police retirement board. CELED Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, April 25, 6 p.m., city commission. 941-708-5800, holmesbeachfl.org. April 30, 8 a.m., special magistrate. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 941- Manatee County 708-6130, cityofannamaria.com. April 4, 9 a.m., commission (land use). April 9, 9 a.m., commission. CANCELED bradenton beach Administration building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., April 3, 9:30 a.m., CRA. Bradenton, 941-748-4501, mymanatee.org. April 3, 11 a.m., pier team. April 3, 2 p.m., ScenicWaves. Of interest April 4, 6 p.m., city commission. April 9, 2 p.m., Barrier Island Elected Officials, April 9, 10 a.m., city commission. Bradenton Beach City Hall. April 11, 1 p.m., department heads. April 15, 9 a.m., Manatee County Tourist DevelApril 17, 1 p.m., planning and zoning. opment Council, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 April 18, noon, city commission. Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. April 23, 10 a.m., city commission. April 19, most government offices closed for Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., Good Friday. 941-778-1005, cityofbradentonbeach.org. April 22, 8 a.m., Sarasota/Manatee MPO board and committees workshop, University of South Florholmes beach ida Sarasota-Manatee, Selby Auditorium, 8350 N. April 3, 10 a.m., parks and beautification. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. April 3, 6 p.m., planning commission. April 4, 10 a.m., charter review. Send notices to calendar@islander.org and April 9, 6 p.m., city commission. news@islander.org.

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Anna Maria funds Pine Avenue pedestrian improvements

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter Improvements are in store for pedestrians on Pine Avenue in Anna Maria. City commissioners, meeting March 28, voted 5-0 for a resolution to use $6,000 from the city’s contingency fund to pay for the first phase of short-term solutions for vehicular and pedestrian safety on Pine. The first phase of improvements, which addresses issues public works manager Dean Jones observed in the 200 and 300 blocks of the avenue, mostly consists of installing pedestrian crosswalks. For the 200 block, the commission approved a high-intensity crosswalk near the trolley stop west of the Donut Experiment, 210C Pine Ave., as well as a high-intensity crosswalk across North Shore Drive on the south side of the intersection with Pine Avenue. Commissioners also approved a double-line crosswalk on the west side of Pine Avenue at the same intersection. Currently, there are crosswalks on the north and south side of the intersection is too worn to be clear east sides of the intersection. Jones said the additional for pedestrians, as well as too close to vehicular traffic. crosswalks are necessary to protect pedestrians who disregard the existing crosswalks. Also, a 63-foot “no parking area” on the south side of the 200 block of Pine will become a loading zone and public parking. The space will be limited to a loading zone from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Commission Chair Brian Seymour said he still would like to discuss adding a parking space west of the trolley stop on the south side of Pine Avenue. Jones recommended against it because, he said, a parked vehicle might hinder drivers heading east. For the 300 block, a high-intensity crosswalk will be added on the west side of Pine at the intersection with Crescent Drive, as well as a double-line crosswalk on the north side of Crescent. The crosswalk on the south side of Crescent will be moved to align with the pedestrian path. Commissioners said the current crosswalk on the

Anna Maria public works manager Dean Jones, right, presents his final recommendations for short-term improvements to the 200 and 300 blocks of Pine Avenue. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

Jones said the city could have a trial run for the setback crosswalk, and he would return to commissioners with results. Also, a crosswalk will be added across the north side of Los Cedros at the T-intersection with Pine Avenue. Jones said he coordinated with the owner of the Turtle Shack, 314 Pine Ave., to install “no parking” signs at the northeast corner of the intersection to limit obstructions for drivers on Pine Avenue. The next step for the city commission will be to issue a request for proposals. The commission will next meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at city hall, 10005 Gulf Drive.

Anna Maria public works manager Dean Jones took this photo March 4 of people jaywalking on Pine Avenue. Islander Courtesy Photo

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Celebrity Jane Seymour has many credits on Wikipedia, most notably for her role as Bond Girl Solitaire in the James Bond film, “Live and Let Die.” To her credit, she has many books, movies and TV dramas, as well as awards. In 2018, at age 67, she became the oldest woman photographed for Playboy magazine. Seymour came to Bradenton in January for three days of appearances, including the unveiling of a statue in Bradenton and a paid-admission talk at the Manatee Performing Arts Center, as well as a glimpse at a private reception at the Studio at Gulf and Pine in Anna Maria, where some of her art was displayed. She was paid well, in our estimation, for her time. Her appearance fee was $45,000, notwithstanding expenses that included an entourage and two advance visits by an agent. It seems a frivolous use of taxpayer dollars by the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. But it’s the purchase of a large icon for the Bradenton Riverwalk park that is most troubling, especially considering the cost — shared by the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and Realize Bradenton — is in the ballpark of $150,000. The BACVB is funded by county tourist tax collections, while Realize Bradenton is a nonprofit organization formed in 2009 to implement a plan for downtown Bradenton as a cultural destination for residents and visitors. The BACVB said a concert series and Seymour’s appearances would boost the economy for businesses and employees in the wake of 2018’s red tide crisis. But the spending plan for Seymour’s icon and her visit took place long before red tide rolled ashore. It’s further troubling because the mission for Realize Bradenton includes promoting the arts, and within its core is the Village of the Arts and it’s many talented artists. Imagine how far $200K could go to further local arts. Seymour has no ties to the community. Instead, her commercial art, the “Open Hearts Icon,” fostered by a partnership with Kay Jewelers, includes public appearances wearing the jewelry, and numerous look-alike statues — none of which, by the way, sold at the studio gallery. P.S. Who thinks duplicating a jewelry design is art? To top off the big reveal — the sculpture, of course, and the cost, which took some digging by The Islander — we still are encountering stone walls in determining

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the costs for the other events — including those at the Center of Anna Maria Island — sponsored and funded by the BACVB. YOUR tax dollars at work. And that brings us to the new tax-draining lawsuit filed in federal court by the owners of the nowinfamous treehouse. It is, IMHO, an egregious step that will cost the city some big dollars — lawyers who can practice in federal court do not come cheap. And it’s not yet determined if the mayor, commissioners, code enforcement officers and other city officials need attorneys as well. I don’t know about you — your opinions, of course, are welcome — but I think the treehouse people have

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abused the system long enough. Good citizens and those who care about their community would have complied long ago. What’s an illegal treehouse compared to health and well-being? It’s not essential for a quality lifestyle. If the treehouse owners feel stressed by their predicament, they should resolve it by removing the treehouse. Please, stop asking the justice system to hear your frivolous pleadings. Write to us at news@islander.org or comment at islander.org or on Facebook. Keep your heart and mind open and don’t worry about your tax dollars (smile). There’s apparently plenty to go around. — Bonner Joy

Joyce Winters, Rhonda Candell, Mary Lanre, Sage Scott, Susan Patrick and Barbara Truemper-Green for donating items to be sold at the tropical treasures boutique. Their donations enhanced the boutique and were appreciated. The silent auction for the tour was the most successful ever. A big thanks goes to the artists who contributed their work, including Wooley Dutton, Diane Gallo VanEss, Maro Lorimer, Emerson and Kelly Moore Hunt. Also thanks to the White Egret for its contributions, which support the center. Joan Pettigrew, committee chair

I would like to thank the people on Anna Maria Island who help with the beautiful nature here. Thanks to friends in our neighborhood, including Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch, Anna Maria Island Garden Club, the library book group and more. Thanks to residents for picking up trash and filling holes on the beaches so people, sea turtles and birds will not get hurt. Thanks to vacation renters who respect the island residents near your rental home and help with the nature by not running after nesting birds, feeding birds and other animals or going though the beach dunes. And thanks to the police, commissioners and the city workers who do so much to keep the island safe, clean and naturally beautiful. Have your say We are so blessed, and I hope we can all help in keeping our island nature. The Islander accepts original letters of up to 250 Cindy Richmond, Anna Maria words and reserves the right to edit for grammar and length. Letters must include name, address and a conBoutique treasures tact phone number (for verification). Email: news@ On behalf of the Center of Anna Maria Island islander.org. Anonymous letters will not be printed. Tour of Homes boutique and silent auction commitReaders also may comment on online at islander. tee, I would like to thank Mary Kate Scott, Fran Miller, org and join the conversations on Facebook.

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10&20 years ago

In the headlines: March 31, 1999

Major League Baseball player, manager and scout George “Birdie” Tebbetts Sr., who lived in Anna Maria, died at the age of 86. He played 14 years in the majors, followed by managerial stints with Cleveland, Cincinnati and Milwaukee and, finally, a scouting career with the Marlins. Members of the Bradenton Beach planning and zoning board unanimously approved a draft ordinance that limited the location of a cell tower to city property or in certain commercial areas or on semi-public lands.

In the headlines: April 1, 2009

He was a baseball man

Cincinnati Redlegs manager Birdie Tebbetts’ photograph appeared in a 1954 issue of Baseball Digest. Tebbetts, who died in 1999, lived in Anna Maria. Islander Photo: Courtesy Manatee County Public Library Digital Collection

Good deeds Volunteer opportunities

Looking for volunteer opportunities on or around Anna Maria Island? These organizations are seeking help: The Roser Food Bank needs donations of cash and nonperishable food. The pantry is administered by Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414. Moonracer Animal Rescue seeks volunteers to

From the archives

Page 1 from The Islander Bystander carried the news of the week — the sad news — for the island and baseball. Islander Archives offer foster and forever homes for rescued animals. Information: 941-345-2441. Anna Maria Island Historical Society museum seeks docents, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0492. Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce seeks volunteers to assist at the office and visitor information center. Information: 941-778-1541.

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The Arts and Economic Prosperity III report by the Manatee Chamber Foundation showed art and culture groups in the county spent about nearly $12 million in fiscal 2007, much of the money on wages. The study also found that patrons spent about $17 million in the county in fiscal 2007. The Florida Department of Transportation signaled a change for the busy intersection of East Bay Drive and Manatee Avenue. The DOT announced plans to install mast arms at the intersection to support heavier and more sophisticated signals. A new nonprofit, Anna Maria Island Preservation Trust, was formed to conduct an audit of historically significant properties on the island. Bill Staley, formerly of Beach Bum Billy’s on Pine Avenue, opened the surf-inspired Feeling Swell restaurant on Gulf Drive in Anna Maria. The restaurant also offered rentals of surf and paddleboards. The weekly archives for The Islander are online at ufdc.ufl.edu. Some archived stories also are online at islander.org.

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Water main caves under trolley in Holmes Beach

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter Unforeseen circumstances led to a dip in the road in Holmes Beach. At the March 26 Holmes Beach City Commission meeting, city engineer Lynn Burnett said during work March 25, the Harris-McBurney Company construction crew hired to complete the stormwater infiltration and work on a new multiuse path hit an 18-inch water main. The break occurred under the road on Palm Drive near 76th Street. She said the main was not listed or shown on city plans. In 2017 and 2018, Manatee County replaced many of the force water mains on Anna Maria Island. “The county did not know it was there,” Burnett said. She said the county sent workers that day to fix the main, and the construction crew working on the city projects packed stone around it “to make sure the road wasn’t undermined.” She said where the road was patched it was secure, but there was weakness “further in under the road” that

Road work delays

Work continues March 29 on Palm Drive between 77th and 79th streets in Holmes Beach on a multiuse path and a stormwater filtration system. By piggybacking the stormwater work, the multiuse path was expedited, but the work is prompting complaints about traffic congestion at the peak of season and a call to city engineer Lynn Burnett March 29 for the project completion date was not returned. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

Officers with the Holmes Beach Police Department and Manatee County Sheriff’s Office observe a trolley with its back wheel stuck in a hole on Palm Drive near 76th Street in Holmes Beach. The road gave way March 25 under the trolley when it drove over a recently patched area of the road.

Burnett said crews were working to repair the road, buckled March 26 under the wheel of a trolley that passed over the patched spot, which left a hole in the and she asked to be excused from the meeting to oversee the repairs. road under the trolley. The items she planned to address, updates to capi“No one was hurt on the trolley,” Burnett said. tal improvement projects, such as the skate park, City “The driver said it felt just like a flat tire.” Field and Spring Lake, were moved to the next city commission agenda, which will be heard at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.

A patch of roadway on Palm Drive near 76th Street in Holmes Beach gave way March 25 under the wheel of a trolley, near an ongoing stormwater drainage project. Islander Photos: Courtesy HBPD/ Chief Bill Tokajer

Decking concern raised as AM city pier pile-driving continues

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter A potential issue may have been identified in the plans for the new Anna Maria City Pier. Robert Pelc, president of Advantage Trim & Lumber, commented on The Islander’s website that, “There could be a major design flaw with this project!” He claimed the planned ipe planks for the walkway and T-end decking would “cup and twist” due to limited airspace between the wood and the supporting material.

Paddling past pier site

Kayakers make their way in the water near the work site for the new Anna Maria City Pier. Once the historic wooden pier at the east end of Pine Avenue attracted people to fish and dine and also boat in the nearby waters. Now, work to build the new pier draws attention. Islander Photo: Jack Elka

Pelc wrote that Advantage Trim & Lumber is the largest manufacturer of ipe decking in Sarasota, and the problem he identified would be exacerbated if the city neglected to oil the ipe wood, which would seal the wood from the elements. The city plans to use 3/4-inch by 5 1/2-inch planks, which Pelc wrote would be too long and thin, and to seal the material when installed. “They should be using 5/4-inch by 6-inch ipe and oiling it to help keep it flat due to the limited airspace between the concrete and the deck surface,” Pelc wrote. “We left messages at the mayor’s office but never heard back as we live locally and would hate to see an improper pier design give ipe decking a bad name.” Pelc was out of the country and unavailable for an interview before The Islander’s press deadline. Mayor Dan Murphy told The Islander March 28 he hadn’t received any messages from Pelc, and questioned the validity of Pelc’s claims. He said it sounded like Pelc was critical because the city did not purchase materials from Advantage Trim & Lumber. Murphy said he would share Pelc’s claims with engineers on the pier project and look into any similar concerns if they are presented to him in-person at city hall. As of March 28, i+iconSOUTHEAST had driven 135 of 201 total pilings for the pier. Murphy said he expected Icon to finish driving and leveling piles by the end of the month. He said the city hired divers for a March 30 underwater inspection of the pilings to identify any issues. Two pilings, both included in the T-end footprint, failed during the driving process, according to Murphy. One was hit and broken by Icon’s work barge and another broke for an undetermined reason. Murphy said Icon experts were investigating why the second pile broke, but figured it was due either to

pile-driving issues or a faulty pile. Following completion of the walkway pile-driving, Icon will place a concrete deck on the T-end and begin installing wood bents to support decking on the walkway. Murphy said materials would be brought by barge to the site. The contract requires Icon to complete the walkway and T-end by Aug. 27 or pay a $975 penalty for every workday after the deadline. Murphy scheduled a meeting with pier tenant Mario Schoenfelder for April 10 to update him on the progress of the project. The city has not prepared a request for proposals to construct the designed restaurant and bait shop at the T-end.

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Studio showing ‘Creations’ by husband-wife team

“Complementary Creations,” an exhibit that will open Wednesday, April 10, at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, features the work of husband and wife John and Margaret Bayalis of St. Petersburg. A public reception for the artists will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 18. John Bayalis showed an interest in art early and earned a bachelor’s degree in art and a master’s in painting from the University of Delaware. The works of Edward Hopper and Andrew Wyeth influenced him and realism became the primary importance for the artist.

Off Stage Ladies to lunch

The next meeting of the Off Stage Ladies auxiliary of the Island Players will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, at Michael’s on 59th, 1830 59th St. W., Bradenton. The cost of the luncheon will be $16. The featured speaker will be Suzi Fox, executive director of the Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring Program. For more information, contact OSL president Roe Duncan at 941-567-4960.

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Tingley Memorial Library in Bradenton Beach will honor its benefactor, Beulah Tingley, with a “Celebration of Life” week April 9-April 13. Library clerk Eveann Adams said in a news release that people are invited to the library to view displays of biographical information, photographs, articles and memorabilia. Also, the library will offer specials, including a buy one, get one book sale, as well as sales of puzzles, framed art prints, jewelry and memberships. Puzzles will be priced at 50 cents and annual library memberships will cost $4. The celebration coincides with National Library Week. Library hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. The library is at 111 Second St. N., Bradenton Beach. For more information, call the library at 941-7791208.

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Field trip through the ﬂowers

Lynn McDonough, left, media specialist at Anna Maria Elementary, and Susan Tabicman, AME school counselor, enjoy the flowers March 20 at the Anna Maria Island Garden Club annual flower show at Roser Memorial Community Church in Anna Maria. Islander Photo: Sandy Ambrogi

Kiwanis to celebrate ‘Youth of the Year’

The Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island will meet Saturday, April 6, for breakfast and an introduction to the local “Youth of the Year” for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Manatee County. Francine Diemer, the development director for the nonprofit, will attend, as well as Aries Cooper, the 2019 Youth of the Year for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Manatee. The club meets at 8:30 a.m. most Saturdays at the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe at the Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Members gather before the meeting for breakfast. For more information, call Sandy Haas-Martens at 941-778-1383.

The Paradise Center on Longboat Key will present a series of programs on “Health Matters” in April. The first program, set for Wednesday, April 3, will be about “maintaining brain health.” The program will be 10:30 a.m.-noon, as will the Get listed other two events — “Reducing Your Risk of Falls” Send announcements for the calendar to calendar@ April 17 and “Relieving Stress” April 24. The center is at 567 Bay Isles Road, Longboat islander.org. The deadline for listings is the Wednesday before the publication date. Please include the date, Key. time, location and description of the event. For more information, call 941-383-6493.

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20, downtown Bradenton. • De Soto Easter Sunrise Service, Sunday, April 21, Riverwalk, Bradenton. • De Soto Grand Ball, Friday, April 26, Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto. • De Soto Grande Parade will be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, in Bradenton. An estimated 200,000 people line Manatee Avenue to watch more than 150 entries parade past. The parade will begin at Manatee High School, turn west on Ninth Avenue West, turn north on 39th Street West, turn east on Manatee Avenue and finish in downtown Bradenton. For more details, go online to desotohq.com or call 941-747-1998.

Marauders’ home opener set for April 6 The Bradenton Marauders are embarking on their 10th season in franchise history. The home opener will be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, against the St. Lucie Mets. Gates will open at 5 p.m. Opening night fun — in addition to the Minor League Baseball action — will include entertainment by the ZOOperstars troupe of inflatable entertainers. Also, the first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a “Marauders in the Majors” deck of playing cards. During the game, fans will have the opportunity to purchase baseball equipment used by the Pittsburgh Pirates during their spring training in March.

Maritime Museum closes to public April 19-20

The Florida Maritime Museum will close to the public Friday and Saturday, April 19-20, for an “in-service day.” The museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, will resume normal business hours at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 23. The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, call the museum at 941-708-6120.

After the game, Zambelli Fireworks will put on a pyrotechnical show. The Marauders’ first games of the season will be on the road and against the Mets — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4, and Friday, April 5. Then the series will shift to LECOM Park, 1611 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. During the season, on days without games, LECOM’s box office will open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. On game days, the office will open weekdays 10 a.m. until the end of the game and weekends from two hours before first pitch until the end of the game. For more information about the Marauders, call the ballpark at 941-747-3031 or go online to www. bradentonmarauders.com.

Senior Adventures to tour glass gallery

The Senior Adventures group will take a tour of the glass collection at the Duncan McClellan Gallery in south St. Petersburg. The tour will be Friday, April 5, with a van departing at 10 a.m. from the Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. The transportation will be $5 and the tour will be $5. The group also is planning a lunch in St. Pete. Senior Adventures plans weekly outings or gatherings — usually Fridays. For more information or reservations, call Kaye Bell at 941-538-0945.

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Through April 6, Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society “Transparent” exhibit, the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1906. Throughout April, Donna Grossman exhibits “Every Picture Tells a Story” at the Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6694. Throughout April, Jerry Patridge’s “Cigar Box Guitars” exhibit, Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648. LOOKING AHEAD ON AMI April 12, ArtWalk, Holmes Beach. April 13, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Beach n’ Food Truck and Music Festival, Bradenton Beach. OFF ANNA MARIA ISLAND Thursday, April 4 5:30-7 p.m. — Opening reception for “National Geographic time Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708Photo Ark,” South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. 6120. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131. Through Dec. 31, “Always Ready” U.S. Coast Guard exhibit, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: ONGOING OFF ANNA MARIA ISLAND 941-708-6120. April 6-July 15, “National Geographic Photo Ark,” South Florida LOOKING AHEAD OFF AMI Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131. May 18, Katt Hefner “Last Dance: A Tribute to Donna Summer” April 10-May 1, John and Margaret Bayalis “Complementary concert, Bradenton. Creations” exhibit, the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, July 13, Katt Hefner “Sophisticated Lady: The Songbook of Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1906. Natalie Cole” concert, Bradenton. Second Wednesdays, Think + Drink (science), South Florida KIDS & FAMILY Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131. ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m., Shanty Singers, Florida Maritime Friday, April 5 Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120. 10 a.m. — Forty Carrots, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, First Fridays, 6-9 p.m. ArtWalk in the Village of the Arts, around Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. 12th Street West and 12th Avenue West, Bradenton. Also, Saturdays Tuesday, April 9 after the ﬁrst Fridays. Information: villageofthearts@gmail.com. 10 a.m. — Preschool storytime, Island Library, 5701 Marina Second Saturdays, 2-4 p.m., Music on the Porch, Florida Mari-

Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. ONGOING ON AMI Wednesdays through May 30, ukulele lessons, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. LOOKING AHEAD ON AMI April 20, Easter Egg Hunt, bonnet contest and egg roll, Anna Maria. ONGOING OFF AMI First Saturdays, Family Night at the Museum, South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131. Fourth Wednesdays, “Stelliferous Live” star talk, South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131.

GAMES, SPORTS & OUTDOORS Wednesdays and Mondays, 12:30-3:30 p.m., pickleball, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-1908. Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., pickleball, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-1908. Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m., horseshoes pitched, Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-7086130. Thursdays, Saturdays and Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Legends Tennis, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-1908. Thursdays-Saturdays and Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., pickleball, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-1908. Most Fridays, 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. (call for times) mahjong games, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

The Dr. Dave Band, of Anna Maria Island, captures the crowd in this shot taken September 2018 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center in Sarasota. The band played at the museum’s Friday Fest, where fans loved singing along to “Wagon Wheel.” Islander Photo: Courtesy Dr. Dave Band

The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce is hosting its the fourth annual Beach N Food Truck and Music Festival at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. The festival will be 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, April 13. Mike Sales will emcee for the day, introducing an entertainment lineup that includes Tropicool Duo, Memphis Rub Band, Whiskey Blind, the Karen and Jimmy Band and the Dr. Dave Band. A classic car show will be 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission to the festival will be free. For more information, call the chamber at 941778-1541.

At the Manatee Public Beach’s Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe March 15, entertainer Mike Sales catches the crowd enjoying a Friday night set. Sales said regulars often request “Kickstand,” which is featured on his new album, “Mike Sales Sings — Volume One.” Sales estimated his sunset crowd at 350. The Islander wants your selfies, island musicians. Take a selfie with your crowd, and tell us their favorite song. Submit to news@islander.org.

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Kiwanis to award four scholarships

Moonracer No Kill Animal Rescue will be the beneficiary of “Golf Goes to the Dogs,” a golf tournament set for Saturday, April 27. The event will be at the Terra Ceia Bay Golf and Tennis Club, 2802 Terra Ceia Bay Blvd., Palmetto. Registration will be at 7:30 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Fees will be $65 per golfer, including green fees, a cart, lunch, drink tickets and a gift bag. Lunch only will be $25 per person. Moonracer also is seeking sponsors, ranging from $500-$50. Moonracer founder, Lisa Williams, is The Islander’s office manager, and Toni Lyon, a member of the board, is The Islander advertising director. For more info, call Lyon at 941-928-8735.

The Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island will present four $1,000 scholarships to members of the key club at the State College of Florida. Scholarship-winners include Elise Hussey, My Hugnh, Riley Lewellen and Will Prather. The club will present the awards at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at a weekly meeting at the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe at the Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. An announcement from the Kiwanis said it for several years it has sponsored the key club, which is involved in community projects and assists the island Kiwanis at the annual Easter Sunrise Service. The public is welcome at the presentation. For more information, call Sandy Haas-Martens at 778-1383.

The Islander Calendar Mondays, noon, bridge, Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414. Mondays, AMI Dragon Boat Fun and Fitness Club, time depends on tides, 417 63rd St., Holmes Beach. Information: 941462-2626. Mondays and Thursdays, 1 p.m., mahjong, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-7781908. Mondays-Saturdays, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Round Robin Tennis, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-1908. Most Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m., mahjong games and instruction for beginners, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. Tuesdays, noon, duplicate bridge, Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941779-0881. OFF ANNA MARIA ISLAND Saturday, April 6 6:30 p.m. — Bradenton Marauders home-opener, LECOM Park, 1611 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941747-3031/ LOOKING AHEAD OFF AMI April 13, Florida Native Plant Society and Sarasota Bay Estuary Program Wildﬂower Festival and Native Plant Sale, Parrish. April 27, Sarasota Bay Seagrass Survey and Seagrass Festival, Sarasota. May 3, Keep Manatee Beautiful Fore the Environment golf tournament, Bradenton.

CLUBS & COMMUNITY ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Wednesday, April 3 1 p.m. — Gulf Coast Writers, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. Thursday, April 4 2 p.m. — Sunshine Stitchers Knit and Crochet, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. Saturday, April 6 8:30 a.m. — Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island breakfast meet-

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ing, Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 LOOKING AHEAD ON AMI Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1383. April 11, Center of Anna Maria Island Passion for Fashion 10 a.m. — Ask a Master Gardener, Island Library, 5701 Marina Show, Anna Maria. Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. April 17, Anna Maria Island Garden Club fashion show, Anna 11 a.m. — Meditation session, Island Library, 5701 Marina Maria. Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. May 4, A Night of Warhol/AME spring gala, Holmes Beach. Wednesday, April 10 OFF AMI Noon — Coloring club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. 6:30 p.m. — Island Time Book Club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Wednesday, April 3 10:30 a.m. — Health Matters: Maintaining Brain Health proDrive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. gram, the Paradise Center, 567 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. ONGOING ON AMI Information: 941-383-6493. April 9-April 13, Tingley Memorial Library “Celebration of Life Wednesday, April 10 11:30 a.m. — Off Stage Ladies meeting and luncheon, Michael’s Week,” 111 Second St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779on 59th, 1830 59th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 9411208. 567-4960. April 7-13, National Library Week celebrated at the Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-7786341. Thursdays, 9-11 a.m., veterans services assistance, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-7786341. Third Thursdays, 11:45 a.m., Successful Women Aligning Together meets, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Fee applies. Information: 941-345-5135. Fridays, Senior Adventures usually meets to carpool on an adventure or for an activity, Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-538-0945. Second Fridays, 6 p.m., AMI Resident Community Connections, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908. Tuesdays through May 14, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Anna Maria Farmers Market, City Pier Park, North Bay Boulevard and Pine Avenue. Information: 941-708-6130. Tuesdays, noon, Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941718-0291. Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m., Tech Help, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. $10 each @ The Islander, 3218 E. Bay Drive, HB

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Holmes Beach denies dock extension

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter A request for a dock extension fell short in Holmes Beach. At a work session March 26, commissioners reached a consensus to deny a request from Edward Nazarro to extend his dock on the T-end of the 85th Street canal to a length of 35 feet to accommodate a boatlift. In a memo to the mayor and commissioners, city planner Bill Brisson wrote that the city code of ordinances prohibits the length of a dock, boatlift or other structure associated with the dock, including a boat, from extending more than 20 feet into a canal. The 85th Street canal is 85-88 feet wide at the T-end and includes numerous privately owned docks, according to Brisson. He wrote that if Nazarro’s dock was extended to 35 feet to accommodate a boatlift, the lift and boat could not extend beyond the dock in order to allow 50 feet from the end of the dock to the opposing seawall. This would allow for “a 20-foot dock along the north seawall — should someone wish to do so — while still providing for 30 feet of navigable area,” Brisson wrote. He asked city attorney Patricia Petruff March 26 to speak on the matter. She cited difficulties with approving the request. Petruff said the land along the canal was platted in 1954 and now holds 37 boat slips. According to the deed, boat slip owners can install a dock extending 25 feet into the canal. According to an aerial photograph, about 13 of the 37 slips have lifts, all of which appear to be within the 25-foot limit, even if boats extend beyond 25 feet. Petruff said that is not a problem, but the lifts require

Docks of varying lengths extend from boat slips into the canal along 85th Street in Holmes Beach. Islander File Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

water and electricity and she was not sure where the utilities would be accessed. She suggested some of the slips might be owned by people who own houses across the street, and the owners may have hooked up utilities through their homes. But there is the potential for 37 water and electric meters installed in the city’s right of way, “which kind of makes your right of way a little messy,” she said. She also said she was not sure if someone with 25 feet of access should be allowed to put their lift 10 more feet into the canal. She said accepted standard for Florida Department of Environmental Protection ordinances does not allow someone to usurp more than 25 percent of the waterway. “I’m happy just to let sleeping dogs lie and say,

‘You’ve got 25 feet. That should be plenty,’” Petruff said. “You don’t need 35 feet.” Additionally, the city attorney said Navarro’s dock is the closest dock to the mouth of the canal, and a 10-foot extension could be an obstacle for others. “I think the request to go out the other 10 feet should be denied,” Petruff said. She added that staff should survey how many utility meters are feeding the lifts in the canal. “So you can figure out what’s going on here before you can make a decision on what happens if the other (dock owners) all want lifts,” she said. The commission agreed with Petruff and denied the dock request, with direction for Brisson to advise Navarro that his boatlift must be within the current length of the boat slip and he must be mindful that his boat can not extend into the canal.

Holmes Beach finalizes golf cart regulations, remodel moratorium

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter Holmes Beach is writing regulations to protect public safety and ensure proper permitting. At a March 26 meeting, commissioners approved the second readings of two ordinances — one tightens golf cart regulations and another institutes a five-month moratorium on consecutive permits to improve structures built before Federal Emergency Management Agency flood maps were established. Additionally, commissioners approved the first reading of a proposed ordinance to define “bedroom” and “closet” in building and land development codes, as well as the vacation rental ordinance. Commission Chair Jim Kihm was absent with excuse.

Golf carts Holmes Beach commissioners voted 4-0 to approve on second and final reading an amended ordinance requiring seat belts and age-appropriate child restraint devices — such as car seats — for golf carts. The ordinance does not impact the operation of low-speed vehicles. During the public hearing on the matter, Holmes Beach resident Don Clemens asked for clarification of the amendments to the ordinance. “I am concerned that you are prohibiting golf carts and low-speed vehicles on roads that have a speed limit of 35 mph,” he said. Police Chief Bill Tokajer said, “Nothing has changed” for LSVs, which can travel on roads with speed limits of 35 mph or less. An LSV requires a title, registration, insurance and is considered road-worthy. Golf carts, which are not registered with the state, are prohibited on roads with speed limits higher than 25 mph, including East Bay, Gulf, Marina and Palm drives and Manatee Avenue. Both golf carts and LSVs must be operated by a licensed driver. The speed limit requirements were not changed for the new ordinance, but new wording removed streets names. Commissioner Rick Hurst said before adoption of the amendment, the city used a map showing where

A golf cart parked at Holmes Beach City Hall is outfitted with seat belts. The city commission approved an ordinance March 26 requiring seat belts for golf carts. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

golf carts were allowed. “All we did is that you don’t need the map anymore,” he said. “If the road is 25 mph or less, you can be on it with a golf cart.” Commissioners agreed to a five-month probationary period through from the signing of the ordinance for golf cart owners to install safety features. Warnings will be issued for violations through Aug. 26. Permit moratorium The commission approved 4-0 the second and final reading of an ordinance for a five-month moratorium on consecutive building permits that seek to improve Federal Emergency Management Agency-rated preFIRM homes. FEMA established standards for home elevations in 1975 known as FIRM — the Flood Insurance Rate Map. The ordinance states permits to repair involuntary damage, such as loss caused by a hurricane, are exempt from the moratorium. Structures compliant with FEMA standards also are exempt. FEMA restricts remodeling to 50 percent of a pre-FIRM structure’s assessed value. If the remodel surpasses 50 percent, the structure must be elevated or otherwise brought into compliance with FEMA standards. Hurst, who initially opposed the moratorium, made

the motion to approve the ordinance, following several changes, including shortening the time frame of the moratorium. He said, “I do want to move on quickly to the permanent solution. Because, right now, the unknowns are bothering people.” The moratorium provides a timeout while the commission develops an ordinance for a one-year “cumulative substantial improvement period” for each building permit. Defining ‘bedroom,’ ‘closet’ Commissioners voted 4-0 to approve the first reading of a proposed ordinance defining “bedroom” and “closet” in the city building and land development codes, as well as the vacation rental ordinance. The commission reached a consensus March 12 on the definition of bedroom as “a room, which is a minimum of 70 square feet in floor area, is physically separated from the main living area of a residence, is not part of the common living area and has a closet.” A closet is defined as “a permanent built-in element of a dwelling unit which is used for storage. A closet for a bedroom shall be a minimum of 6 feet in height and 8 square feet in storage area.” The commission didn’t schedule the second reading of the ordinance as of March 28. The next city commission meeting will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.

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Confusion at BB city hall engulfs KORN initiatives

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter Tensions remain high among supporters of four ballot initiatives despite a ruling in Bradenton Beach. A court order demanding the city put petitioned amendments on the ballot apparently raised questions among city officials. Robert Hendrickson, attorney for Keep Our Residential Neighborhoods, the political action committee that proposed the four amendments to the city charter, submitted March 27 a motion to the court and city to enforce a 12th Judicial Circuit Court’s ruling Mapes that the city must submit the initiatives to the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections office for a future ballot. The motion to enforce, as well as an affidavit in support of the motion, alleges the city did not submit the Metz four ballot initiatives for six weeks after Judge Lon Arend’s Feb. 6 ruling. Arend’s ruling did not contain a deadline for the city submission to the SOE, but Hendrickson said six weeks was enough time for the city to comply. Yet, his motion might have been too late. Sharon Stief, chief deputy of the SOE, said in an

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interview March 27 that the city submitted initiatives for voter verification March 21. Also, city clerk Terry Sanclemente had been in contact with the SOE to ensure the submission went withPerry out issue. City attorney Ricinda Perry told The Islander March 27 that Hendrickson, John Metz and Reed Mapes — co-founders of KORN — did not contact the city to ask if the initiatives had been submitted. “It is unfortunate that Mr. Hendrickson did not confirm, nor reach out to myself or the city before filing his latest motion to compel, because the city had actually completed the work he was requesting in it, and had complied with the court order,” Perry said over a phone call. She added that the initiatives would be ready for the election ballot in November. KORN’s ballot proposals — which were petitioned by more than 10 percent of registered voters in the city — if approved in a city election, would: • Prohibit the construction of a multilevel parking garage in the city; • Require city commission vacancies be filled by election; • Prevent construction within setbacks; • Install a certified public manager as chief execu-

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DOT orders: Island bridges get routine checkup, maintenance

By Lisa Neff Eric Clark, an Islander Editor employee with Anna Maria Island’s bridges are getting just what Harcon Corp., the DOT ordered — routine checkups. prepares his Eric Clark powered up the Harcon bucket boat boat March early March 27 for a day of work under the Anna 27 for a day Maria Island Bridge. of work at the Clark works for Harcon Corp, a bridge access Anna Maria service subcontracted to assist on the Florida DepartIsland Bridge. ment of Transportation’s spring inspection and mainIslander Photo: tenance of the Anna Maria Island Bridge the week of Lisa Neff March 25. As Clark awaited the arrival of a work crew to the Kingfish Boat Ramp in Holmes Beach, captains departed from the ramp with fishing boats holding charter groups of four or five people. Near shore, a man sold bait by the bucket from a pontoon boat. A kayaker paddled past. Pelicans flew overhead. On the horizon, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge was About 20 minutes later, storm clouds rolled in, dry, the skies cleared and work-worthy weather golden in the day’s first hour of sunshine. “It has its moments,” Clark said of his work — or rain blew sideways and a waterspout formed in the returned. March 27 and March 28 were maintenance days Gulf and moved east, toward the shore. his workplace. Then, in the time it takes rain-soaked hair to on the drawbridge connecting Anna Maria Island and It certainly does. Perico Island on Manatee Avenue/State Road 64. Traffic — motorized March 25 and March 26 had involved an inspecand nonmotorized — tion of the drawbridge’s underside, according to travels early March information from DOT spokesman Brian Rick. 27 on the Anna Similar work — intended to ensure the safety of Maria Island Bridge. the structures — was set to take place the week of A routine inspection, April 1 on the Cortez Bridge. followed by routine “The traveling public will not notice anything maintenance, took going on,” according to Rick. The custom lift on the place the week of Harcon boat allowed for close inspection without March 25 but did not closing the bridge. disrupt traffic. The DOT eventually plans to replace both drawbridges with fixed high-span bridges, but construction funding has not been budgeted for either project. A third bridge to the island, the Longboat Pass Bridge between Bradenton Beach and Longboat Key, will undergo extensive repairs May-November. The DOT has said the repairs will occur overnight.

Parking limited at Coquina Beach, south parking lot closes for resurfacing

Bradenton Beach temporarily has lost a chunk of parking spaces. Parking at the south end of Coquina Beach was closed April 1 for several months to allow Bradentonbased contractor Woodruff and Sons to work on the first of two phases of stormwater improvement projects. The parking at Coquina, which is within Bradenton Beach city limits but managed and maintained by the county, has a history of flooding and standing water after it rains. The first phase involves installing an underground pipeline and drainage system near Longboat Pass. Pervious concrete will be laid for the beach access road and parking area. Impervious concrete will be used for vehicle access points at Gulf Drive. To complete the first phase, Woodruff and Sons will stripe 188 parking spaces on the pervious concrete. The southern parking area currently consists of ground shell without markings to delineate parking

spaces, leaving the amount of parking unspecified. The first phase is scheduled for completion by spring 2020. Meanwhile, Bradenton Beach isn’t too concerned with the loss of parking. “It shouldn’t be too bad,” Bradenton Beach Police Chief Sam Speciale said in an interview March 29. “Those parking spaces on the south end are pretty much dedicated for RV parking and people wanting to use (Longboat Pass). “We’re also getting close to the end of season in the next couple of weeks, so we shouldn’t be too negatively impacted by it,” he continued. The second phase of construction will begin shortly after, at the northern Coquina parking lot, and involves the same work as the first phase. Woodruff and Sons submitted the lowest of four bids for the project at $2,426,774.90. Funding for the project includes: • $800,000 in reserves from the tourist develop-

ment tax fund; • $489,749 from the highway capital projects fund; • $1,137,025.90 from the county’s budgeted stormwater expenses for the year. From the start of construction, the contractor will have 270 days to reach substantial completion. If the work is deemed unsubstantial by the end of the 270 days, Woodruff and Sons will pay $1,665 per day in damages to the county until the requirement is met. During construction, Manatee County will make payments to the contractor based on progress. — Ryan Paice

Pileateds in Perico

Kyle Alee Feehan of Holmes Beach shares photographs with The Islander — these show pileated woodpeckers on Perico Island. Feehan wrote in an email, “Jim and I were walking along the Perico Preserve path and heard them calling one another and, all of a sudden, both of them flew out of the woods and landed on the dead tree in front of us.” The species is found in the eastern half of the continental United States and Pacific Northwest, as well as across Canada. Islander Courtesy Photos

With 1,600 parking spaces, Coquina Beach has one of the largest parking lots in Manatee County. Islander File Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

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Dolphins, pelicans, people in the Gulf

Flip-flops in hand March 28, a young beachgoer watches as three women approach a dolphin in the Gulf. Beachgoers stand mesmerized midday March 28 near 29th Street in Holmes Beach, as a pelican dives for its lunch in the Gulf of Mexico.

Three beachgoers wade into the water March 28, hoping for a closer view of dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico at the shoreline near 29th Street in Holmes Beach. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission requires people to refrain from interacting with wildlife. Islander Photos: Kathy Prucnell

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Beachgoers hug the shore midday March 28 at the Manatee Public Beach. Manatee County students were on spring break, as were many students in Florida and northern states. Islander Photos: Lisa Neff

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Transportation planners look back to the future

By Lisa Neff Islander Editor Ubering between an airport and Anna Maria Island may be this season’s popular arrival method, but what about arrivals in March 2045? The staff, board and committee members of the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization will seek to answer to such questions in their next longrange transportation plan, which will contain short-term and long-term transportation strategies through 2045. The MPO is the regional transportation planning entity for Sarasota and Manatee counties and its longrange plan must be updated every five years. Adoption of the document is set for next October or November, Leigh Holt, strategic planning manager with the MPO, told the MPO board during their meeting March 25 in Sarasota. In developing the document, planners must look at the road network, pedestrian paths, bike trails, transit systems, parking access, railroads and airports. They also must use estimates and assumptions for population, land use, travel, employment, congestion and economic activity, according to Holt, who shared a data report March 25. Some takeaways in the data report: • Two of the regions “top 20 high priority crash locations” are on Anna Maria Island, but probably not

People board the island trolley March 28 at the Manatee Public Beach. The Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization is updating a longrange transportation plan and looking at all aspects of transportation — from transit systems to road networks. Islander Photo: Lisa Neff

0.5 percent ride bicycles. Holt encouraged attendance at the next MPO meeting, which will feature presentations from a representative of each jurisdiction in the Manatee-Sarasota region. “It will be a longer meeting, and it will be in a workshop format,” she said, noting that city and county officials will be invited to present their long-range priorities. Additionally, experts will address smart growth and development. “We will begin to build a vision from those presentations,” said Holt. The next meeting of the MPO will be at 8 a.m. Monday, April 22, at University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee’s Selby Auditorium, 8350 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.

People wait in the median to cross Gulf Drive March 31 near Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. Islander Photo: Sandy Ambrogi

where motorists would expect. One priority location is Anna Maria’s North Bay Boulevard between Pine Avenue and Poinsettia Road. The other is at Gulf Drive between 58th Street and Holmes Boulevard. • Annual population growth of 0.93 percent is estimated for Sarasota County and 1.5 percent for Manatee County. • Environmental restrictions on development will influence population distribution — 12 percent of Manatee County and 30 percent of Sarasota County is preservation or conservation land. • Growth on Anna Maria Island and in other coastal communities may be constrained by the ability to obtain or afford flood insurance. About 26 percent of single-family homes in the two-county region are at risk of flooding. • The Sarasota/Manatee area generally has an aging population, but the working-age population also is expected to climb. • Automated, connected, electric and shared-use vehicle technologies, as well as e-commerce growth, likely will disrupt traditional transportation modes. • The length and frequency of red tides and other harmful algal blooms will impact tourism and possibly development. • The average commute time is 25.4 minutes in Manatee County and 23.6 minutes in Sarasota County. About 79.7 percent of Manatee County residents drive alone on their commute, 8.7 percent carpool, 1.4 percent walk, 0.8 percent take public transportation and

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter It’s that time of year. The time when Florida lawmakers are at work in Tallahassee. “It appears the elected officials in the state of Florida are trying to do their best to take away all power that local governments have,” Holmes Beach city attorney Patricia Petruff said at the March 26 commission meeting. She was referring to bills being considered during the 2019 legislative session in Tallahassee, which began in March and is schedule to end May 3. Roth Petruff said some lawmakers are attempting to preempt local regulatory power for the third or fourth year. The city has employed lobbyist Cari Roth since 2018 to oppose legislation that usurps home rule. The cities of Anna Maria and Bradenton Beach also have contracted with lobbyists to guard home rule and protect their established vacation rental regulations. For Holmes Beach, Roth is monitoring Senate Bill 824, legislation sponsored by Sen. Manny Diaz, R-Hialeah, and its companion measure, House Bill 987, sponsored by James Grant, R-Tampa, and Anthony Sabatini, R-Clermont, to give oversight of vacation rentals to the state and limit local government regulations. SB 824, filed Feb. 7, was on the March 26 agenda for the innovation, industry and technology committee,

but was not considered and no vote was taken. The bill would preempt to the state “regulation of vacation rentals, including, but not limited to, inspection, licensure and occupancy limits.” HB 987 was on the April 1 agenda for the government operations and technology appropriations subcommittee. Additionally, Roth is watching House Bill 1383, also filed by Grant, which would amend the Bert J. Harris Private Property Rights Protection Act, a law that allow demands for Diaz compensation due to government regulations that diminish the value of private property. The bill was approved by a 10-5 vote March 25 by the civil justice subcommittee and, as of March 28, was in the commerce committee. HB 1383 would require any settlement reached on a Bert Harris claim that involves the issuance of a variance or exception to a regulation be applied across the board to all “similarly situated residential properties” subject to the same regulations. However, “similarly situated” is not defined in the bill, which appears to be granting the exception as the norm. The bill also reduces the time frame for a government entity to respond to Bert Harris claims from 150 days to 90 days. In a March 22 email to Mayor Judy Titsworth, Roth wrote the Senate companion bill to HB 1383 had not been placed on the Senate Judiciary Committee agenda, “and we’re working hard to keep it that way.”

Commission Chair Jim Kihm was absent from the March 26 city meeting because he was in Tallahassee, serving as the city’s legislative liaison. Mary Buonagura, Holmes Beach human resources analyst, encouraged people to research the bills and write or call legislators to oppose or support pending legislation. Grant Bills being considered this session can be found online at www.flsenate.gov and myfloridahouse.gov.

About the MPO The Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization is the regional transportation planning entity for Sarasota and Manatee counties. MPOs are established by state and federal laws and through interlocal agreements to provide a process for local governments to coordinate with the Florida Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration. Anna Maria Island has one voting seat on the MPO. The island mayors meet as the Island Transportation Planning Organization and rotate serving on the MPO board.

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Reach out to legislators

Florida legislators are at work in the 2019 session. Your local representatives can be contacted via phone, email, regular mail or in person on matters regarding bills this session. Senate President Bill Galvano, Galvano R-Bradenton, can be reached at 941-741-3401. His Bradenton office address is 1023 Manatee Ave. W. He also can be emailed at galvano.bill.web@flsenate.gov. State Rep. Will Robinson, R-Bradenton, can be reached Robinson at 941-708-4968, 717 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, or email william.robinson@ myfloridahouse.gov.

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HB charter reviewers look for answers from city attorney

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter Holmes Beach charter review commissioners have started taking votes on proposed charter amendments. At a March 21 meeting, CRC members unanimously voted not to propose adding term limits and not to increase the length of term from two years to three years for the mayor and commissioners. Additionally, a motion against amending the charter to require a supermajority to remove department heads was unanimously approved. At the March 28 meeting, charter review Commissioners Claudia Carlson, Nancy Deal, Chair Edward Upshaw and David Zaccagnino continued reviewing article 3 of the city charter, which deals with legislative powers of the city commission. Additionally, they began discussing article 4, the powers of the mayor. Member Sean Murphy was absent, but the group had a quorum, so votes could be taken and any proposed amendments could receive a supermajority. At a previous meeting, city treasurer Lori Hill proposed a charter amendment specifying that budget amendments be approved by resolution instead of ordinance. According to the charter, the annual budget must be approved by ordinance with two public hearings and two votes. A resolution only requires one vote. Hill said the proposed change would speed up the budget amendment process and cost the city less money for staff time and advertising hearings. City attorney Patricia Petruff, attending at the

Patricia Petruff, Holmes Beach city attorney, speaks March 18 during a charter review commission meeting at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

commission’s request, agreed. She said the city could keep the annual budget as approved by ordinance and change the charter to allow budget amendments by resolution, as long as there is a set monetary limit. “I don’t have any objection to allowing some amendments by resolution, because it makes sense,” Petruff said. A motion for Hill and Petruff to write a modified version of the budget amendment process, to be presented at the April 4 CRC meeting, passed 4-0. Zaccagnino asked Petruff if land-use issues could be included in the charter. He said he is concerned that land-use decisions are made by one person — the special magistrate — and said he’s “looking at how people can change land use.” Petruff said people can petition the government during public comment at commission meetings or hearings, or through a referendum.

Third Avenue vacated, traffic island sold in 2003

Yes, city land can be sold. And it was. The Islander reported in March 2003 that Holmes Beach city commissioners declared the traffic island adjacent to Third Avenue in the 3700 block of Gulf Drive surplus property and sold it to the adjacent property owner, developer Pat McConnell, $25,000 in 2013. The commission also vacated the portion of Third Avenue abutting McConnell’s property at 3716 Gulf Drive, where he was developing a triplex condominium “dream home” on the Gulffront. Commissioner Don Maloney was the only

opposing vote to both the street vacation and sale of the traffic island. Holmes Beach resident Joan Perry also voiced concerns over the commission’s recent actions. “Under no circumstances should this commission allow any vacations which might be construed as increasing density in a flood-prone area. Our comprehensive plan does not allow for that. A moratorium on vacations of city roads and property would certainly be in order,” said Perry. Maloney was denied a moratorium earlier to give the commission time to adopt a formal policy on how to handle land sales and vacation requests.

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By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter When there isn’t much to change, there isn’t much to discuss. The Anna Maria Charter Review Commission met March 27 for a final review of its recommended

Anna Maria charter review commissioners listen to Mayor Dan Murphy March 27 as he discusses possible changes to the city charter. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

changes to the city charter. CRC members voted 5-0 for a final, revised version of the charter containing proposed changes for presentation to city commissioners at a joint meeting 6 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at city hall, 10005 Gulf Drive. Throughout their review, CRC members discussed hiring a city manager, term lengths for elected officials and redefining “residency,” but then agreed not to recommend any changes related to those issues. Instead, CRC members recommended smaller changes to the charter, including several typographical and grammatical changes. One proposed change would require city commissioners approve a mayoral appointment to the treasurer position. The treasurer is the only chartered position in which a mayoral appointment does not require commission approval. Another recommended change would insert language calling for a city commissioner or mayor to forfeit his or her position for violating the state’s code of ethics for public officials and employees. The state allows for a governor to step in and remove an elected official for unethical conduct or criminal acts, but the charter has no provision regarding the removal of elected officials for violations of the state code. Commissioners will vote on the charter group’s recommendations. Any proposed amendments will be included on the next ballot before the electorate in November. The charter review commission, consisting of unpaid members, will dissolve after their meeting with city commissioners.

Upshaw asked if there is a way to add protections in the charter against rezoning for areas such as beach accesses. Petruff said that would entail a street vacation, which has happened twice in the past 10 years. She noted that the Bradenton Beach charter includes protections against city vacations of beach access streets. A motion to review the Bradenton Beach charter to determine how the city protects its beach accesses passed 4-0. Following the vote, CRC members began discussing the qualifications and powers of the mayor. Carlson said she is concerned with the lack of qualifications required to be mayor, citing the charter only specifies the mayor must have resided in the city for two consecutive years. “If the mayor has such limited qualifications, it seems that’s a vulnerability for our city,” she said. Upshaw pointed out the CRC already voted to retain the residency requirement at two years. He stopped short of asking Petruff to investigate adding a requirement for mayoral candidates to be registered voters in the city. Petruff said any further qualifications, such as requiring a business or similar degree, would be difficult to enforce. The CRC moved on to powers of the mayor relating to department heads. The charter states concurrence of the commission is required for the mayor to appoint or remove department heads. Upshaw said at a previous CRC meeting, members were confused as to the chain of command between department heads, the mayor and commission. “I think it’s pretty clear,” Petruff said. “The mayor is in charge of department heads, and the department heads are in charge of their staff.” She added that the mayor only can terminate a department head with commission approval, “So it’s kind of a checks-andbalances thing.” CRC members again discussed removing the building official from the charter, since duties for the position have changed over the years, and how the new director of development services position fits into the city’s order of operations. Petruff said the building official is required by state law to have certain licenses, which is not required for the development director. Previously, Mayor Judy Titsworth said the director of development services does not belong in the charter as it is not a necessary position if the city must cut staff. No motion was made regarding the building official or development services positions. Upshaw said the CRC would discuss form of government at the next meeting. The Holmes Beach CRC meets at 10 a.m. Thursdays through April at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.

HB charter commissioner introduces opinion

At the March 21 charter review meeting, Commissioner Claudia Carlson read a letter from Holmes Beach resident Terry Schaefer, a member of the former ad hoc committee that reviewed the city’s form of government in 2018. Schaefer wrote that he’s concerned the CRC has not discussed an amendment to the charter to change the form of government from strong-mayor to city-manager — a change that, according to the ad hoc committee, could benefit the city, as 68 percent of newly formed Florida cities have a citymanager form of government. CRC member Sean Murphy responded that “68 percent, for me, is not an overwhelming number,” adding that many of the new cities are likely “corporate developments.” “Small towns like this, that have a democratically elected mayor, are the kindergarten of democracy. That is a great thing, and we should not let it slip away,” he said. — ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

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Gathering

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The inCharacter theater group will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Roser Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. The group is for students with a passion for dramatic arts ministry. For more information, call the church at 941-778-0414. Islander Courtesy Photo

‘A Charity Affair’ ahead

“A Charity Affair,” presented by the Longboat Island Chapel, will raise money for Feeding Empty Little Tummies. The celebration will be 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, The evening will include wine and hors d’oeuvre, games, raffles, a live auction and a chance to win $1,000. Tickets are $40. FELT is a Manatee County nonprofit that provides nutritious meals on the weekends to more than 700 children from 50 local schools. The Longboat Island Chapel is at 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. For more information, call the church office at 941-383-6491.

Kiwanis plans Easter service

The Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island Easter Sunrise Service will take place at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, April 21, at Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. The Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe will open at 6 a.m. Also, the trolley will be in operation at 6 a.m. Organizers suggest attendees bring blankets and chairs to place on the sand. Collections at the service will be shared among the island churches and support charities. For more information, call Sandy Haas-Martens at 941-778-1383.

Gathering plans SPECIAL WORSHIP, EVENTS Friday, April 5 5-7:30 p.m. — “A Charity Affair,” Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Fee applies. Information: 941782-8893. Saturday, April 6 7 p.m. — inCharacter performance, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414. SAVE THE DATE Palm Sunday, April 14. Maundy Thursday, April 18. Good Friday, April 19. Holy Saturday, April 20. Easter, April 21. ONGOING LISTINGS Christ Church of Longboat Key Presbyterian (USA), 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Sunday service 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.; men’s Monday Bible study 9 a.m.; women’s Wednesday Bible study 10 a.m. Cortez Church of Christ, 12111 45th Ave. W., Cortez. Sunday Bible study, 10 a.m.; Sunday worship, 11 a.m.; Wednesday Bible

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study, 7 p.m. CrossPointe Fellowship, 8665 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Sunday worship 9 a.m.; Sunday life group 10:30 a.m.; women’s Tuesday prayer 9:30 a.m.; men’s Wednesday Bible study 7 a.m.; Wednesday fellowship meal 6:15 p.m.; Wednesday Night Blast 6:45 p.m. Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Sunday Holy Eucharist (Rite I) 8 a.m.; Sunday Holy Eucharist (Rite II) 10:30 a.m.; men’s Wednesday breakfast 8 a.m. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Saturday service 5 p.m.; Sunday service 9:30 a.m.; Sunday fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday prayer partners 11:30 a.m.; women’s Thursday Bible study 10 a.m. Harvey Memorial Community Church, 300 Church Ave., Bradenton Beach. Sunday services 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Sunday service 10 a.m.; fellowship afterward. Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Sunday worship 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.; adult Sunday school 8:45 a.m.; Sunday adult book study 9 a.m.; Just Older Youth/JOY Brown Bag Lunch Series second and fourth Wednesdays, 11 a.m.; Terriﬁc Tuesdays 5:30 p.m.. St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Saturday confession 3 p.m.; Saturday Mass 4 p.m.; Sunday Mass followed by coffee and doughnuts 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; weekday Mass 8:30 a.m. GATHERING LISTINGS Please, send announcements and photos for the church happenings page to news@islander.org and calendar@islander.org.

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Shower, sandblast before the trip home

Children shower, play and spray off the sand March 31 at the Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Picture-perfect weather — and spring break for public school students in Manatee County and beyond, brought people to the shore for a day of fun in the sun. The temperature rose into the 80s in the afternoon on Anna Maria Island. Islander Photo: Sandy Ambrogi

Center to host free stress, hormone seminar

The Center of Anna Maria Island will host a medical doctor leading a free seminar on stress, hormones and health. The program will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, at the center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Attendance is free. Dr. Christopher Davis, a Bradenton intervention cardiologist, will make the presentation on how hormone imbalances can contribute to weight issues, sleep problems and carb cravings and explain “what really works for permanent loss of belly fat and bulges.” Reservations are recommended. For more information, call Davis at his wellness business, Reveal Vitality at 941-217-2777.

Obituaries

Ruby Ward Bass

Ruby Ward Bass, 83, died March 24 in Bradenton. She was born Dec. 24, 1935, in Oakdale, Louisiana. She raised her family on Anna Maria Island and was the beloved driver for many island kids on school bus No. 41. After raising her family, she went on to become an LPN and worked at Bass Blake Medical Center for 32 years. She was a self-taught painter and was known for her elaborate Christmas and Halloween displays. She also was an avid Tampa Bay Rays fan — she never missed a game and kept friends and family informed. “Last call for Bus No. 41” funeral services were March 31 at the Brown and Sons Funeral Home, 43rd Street. Memorial donations may be made to Bishop Animal Shelter, 5718 21st Ave. W., Bradenton. She is survived by her daughters, Peggy Bass Berger, Joyce and husband John van Ostenbridge, Julie Bass Hunnicutt and husband Geoffrey Oullette; son Charles and wife Jeri; grandchildren Cristy Oropeza and husband Mike, Kevin and Keith van Ostenbridge, C.J. Hunnicutt II and wife Erin; great-grandchildren Piper, Jasper, Lincoln and Adelyne; sister Virginia; and brothers Bill and Orlon.

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Olive M. Schmit, 96, died March 20 in Ellinwood, Kansas. She was born Feb. 1, 1923, in Duluth, Minnesota, to Joseph L. and Dodie (Bilben) Shannon. She grew up in Wisconsin and later married Robert R. in Montgomery, Alabama, and raised four children. She was involved with a local Girl Scout chapter, women’s club and Trinity Lutheran Church in Kenosha, Schmit then moved to Florida in 1984, where she enjoyed her time working at the Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach. There she met her good friends Joyce and Missy Rocco. There will be a private family committal at a later date. Condolences may be left at www.minnischapel. org Survivors include daughters Susan Kaufman and husband Lance of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Sally Baird of Ellinwood, Kansas; son Robert C. of Denver; brother Jim and wife Helen; sister Patricia Blanchard; and grandchildren Justin Evans, Jason Kaufman, Lauren Klonaris, Ben Baird, Megan Duncan and Dustin Whatley.

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Obituaries are offered as a community service in The Islander newspaper to residents and family of residents, both past and present, as well as to those people with ties to the island. Submit to news@ islander.org. Islander obituaries are free, including a photo and posting on the website. Paid obituaries can be discussed with advertising consultant Toni Lyon. Call The Islander at 941-778-7978. “Anna Maria Island,” a pictorial history book of the island by Bonner Joy, is available for $20 at The Islander office, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. Joy is publisher of The Islander newspaper. She moved to AMI in 1975 and launched the newspaper in 1992.

from Gulf County. No fish kills are anticipated with background concentrations of red tide. Respiratory irritation was reported in Manatee and Sarasota counties. The next complete status report will be issued Friday, April 5. For more information, go online to myfwc. com/research/redtide/statewide.

Debra ‘Debbie’ Spencer

Debra “Debbie” Lynn Spencer, 62, of Bradenton, died March 24. She was born in New London, Ohio, to Ballard C. Jr. and Doris (Motter) Spencer. Her family moved to Anna Maria Island in 1959 and she graduated from Manatee High School in 1974. She continued her education at the University of Florida, where she graduated in 1978 with a bachelor’s degree in arts. She went on to to devote her life to teaching art for 38 years at Tillman and Blackburn elementary schools in Manatee County. She was named teacher of the year for the county. She retired in 2016, but continued to be an active member of her community. She was a member of the ADK sorority, the Bradenton Doll Collection Club and the Manatee County Art League. She enjoyed reading, beachcombing for seashells and making arts and crafts. She loved sea turtles and a good cup of coffee. She was a devoted daughter and sister. She loved her family and friends dearly. She will be remembered for her bright smile, kindness and the light and joy that she brought to so many. A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at the Palma Sola Botanical Park in west Bradenton. She is survived by her father, Ballard C. Jr.; sister Cathy; aunt Dianne Chandler; uncle Richard Motter; many cousins; and her Georgia family David and Dianne Hagan, John and Amber Thomason, Kyle Hagan and two grandchildren of the heart, along with countless other friends and family.

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• Wednesday-Thursday, April 3-4, third-grade English Language Arts reading assessment. • Friday, April 5, estuary study. • Thursday, April 11, time TBD, talent show. • Thursday, April 18, second-grade field trip to Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island Guild Gallery. • Friday, April 19, Good Friday, no school. • Tuesday, April 23, 5-6:30 p.m., cafeteria, AME Parent-Teacher Organization dinner hosted by the Waterfront Restaurant; 6:30 p.m., first-grade play in the auditorium. • Thursday, April 25, progress reports. • Friday, April 26, 9-10 a.m., fourth- and fifthgrade speech contest, auditorium. • Thursday, May 2, 5 p.m., boys’ night out, school playground. • Saturday, May 4, 6 p.m., AME PTO spring gala, Waterline Marina Resort & Beach Club, 5325 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. • Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6-10. • Thursday, May 30, last day of school for students. Anna Maria Elementary is at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. For more information, call the school at 941708-5525.

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Center coffers fill with event cash, but costs remain unknown

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter A concert series and a tour of homes are keeping revenue flowing into the nonprofit community center in Anna Maria. From the beginning of the fiscal year July 1, 2018, through February, the Center of Anna Maria Island earned $95,860 in net income. The figure is $62,224 more than the budgeted $33,636 in net income, and $86,904 more than the $8,956 net income earned for the same period in 2017-18. Events proved a boon for the nonprofit, with the tour of homes resulting in $28,000 in gross revenue and the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau’s inaugural concert series raising tens of thousands in gross revenue for the center. The BACVB held four concerts at the island venue. The final concert was April 1, after the center board meeting March 25, when earnings were announced. About 700 people attended the tour of homes

March 16, and event expenses were not disclosed to The Islander before the press deadline. The nonprofit and the BACVB have not disclosed expenses for the concerts, which featured The Outlaws Jan. 19, Phil Vassar Feb. 8, and B.J. Thomas March 16. and the Marshall Tucker Band April 1, which sold out the allocated 650 seats. Executive director Chris Culhane said at the meeting that financial details of the concert series would be released at a Manatee County Tourist Development Council meeting April 15. The county budgeted the concerts from tourist tax funds to counter the effects of red tide by bolstering tourism. Additionally, the final bingo night for the winterspring season was March 29. Board chair David Zaccagnino said he expected that event to be as successful as the first two nights, which about 130 people attended. The first two events raised $3,300. Zaccagnino said the center’s expenses are low because of vacancies for a development director and

operations director. “We’re doing really, really good, and everything’s firing on all cylinders, but again, we’re down two major staff members,” he said. Will Schenerlein, the recreation director, also left March 26 after over three years with the center. The center will look to fill his position as well. General and administrative expenses through February amounted to $308,903 — $45,434 under the planned $354,336. Zaccagnino said the nonprofit was focused on three candidates for one of the positions, which he expected to be filled soon. The center has yet to receive $50,000 in concession funds from Manatee County for 2018-19. The money was allocated for roof improvements and restroom remodels. According to a handout from the meeting, the funds are anticipated and “uses of capital funds will be on target with budget by fiscal year-end.” The current fiscal year will end June 30.

Garden club asks Anna Maria for help promoting ‘friendly’ landscaping By Ryan Paice Claudia Carlson, Islander Reporter a member of Healthy landscaping isn’t always about having a the Anna Maria green thumb. Island Garden Sometimes, it’s about the right selection of Club, tells Anna plants. Maria city comClaudia Carlson, a member of the Anna Maria missioners March Island Garden Club, made a presentation to Anna 28 about the Maria city commissioners March 28 about the probenefits of native motion of ecologically friendly landscapes. landscaping and She brought a poster created by the club to educate how the city can people about native and Florida-friendly plants, which support the club’s she said would be one of five posted throughout the effort to educate island. Carlson said the city could help by posting one residents on the in city hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, and by supporting the subject. Islander club financially. Photo: Ryan She said the club aims to help residents plan landPaice scaping that includes the use of cocoplums to hide fencing, beach sunflowers to define borders and Simpand green iguanas. son stoppers for hedges. Other benefits of using native plants include creatExotic plants, such as oleanders, can attract “deplorables” like caterpillars, lubber grasshoppers ing wildlife habitats, as well as attracting insects con-

sumed by 95 percent of birds in Florida. “Anna Maria Island is a special place, and there is a reason we need to protect our plant life,” Carlson said. She also asked that the city provide a link on its website to the garden club’s website when it is activated. “It might be nice to have something on our website that shares our city’s point of view,” Commissioner Amy Tripp said. Carlson said the city also could encourage and incentivize ecologically friendly landscapes by recognizing people with landscaping awards. Commissioners did not take any action and thanked Carlson for her presentation. Mayor Dan Murphy said after the meeting that Carlson made several good points in her presentation, and commissioners would likely discuss her suggestions at a future meeting. The city used to feature an Environmental Enhancement and Education Committee, which would do the kind of work Carlson presented to the commission, but it was disbanded in 2015.

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Holmes Beach Bert Harris case dismissed, others linger By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter And now there are 13. Thirteen Bert Harris cases were pending as of March 27 in the 12th Circuit Court against the city of Holmes Beach. The latest departure from the court docket was a 2017 lawsuit alleging $552,000 in damages at 104 75th St. by Frederick C. Hutchinson for the Patricia H. Hutchinson trust. Hutchinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney, Fred Moore of Blalock Walters in Bradenton, filed a voluntary dismissal Feb. 26 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but the case can be refiled. And, in fact, there is a similar claim in the wings. Hutchinson filed a pre-suit notice Oct. 2, 2018, for the same 75th Street property â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but this time claiming $333,000 in damages. The Bert J. Harris Jr. Private Property Rights Protection Act provides a remedy for owners against a government entity that inordinately burdens their property. In the past two years, more than 80 property owners have cited the act in stepping up to the plate against the city of Holmes Beach. In addition to the 13 plaintiffs whose court cases remain, there are about 70 who have served notices on the city, the precursor to filing in court. The claimants allege Holmes Beach enacted ordi-

Robert McCaffrey, right, observes the trial in August 2018 of his Bert Harris claims against the city of Holmes Beach. He was seated next to his attorney, Scott Rudacille of Blalock Walters of Bradenton. Islander File Photo: Kathy Prucnell nances that devalued their properties by instituting new rules between 2013 and 2016 to appease residents who complained of overcrowding, noise, garbage, parking and changing neighborhoods. Bert Harris claimants must file pre-suit notice and paperwork with the city. But an October 2018 deadline put an end to future claims not already filed on record. The claimants and the associated addresses and the amounts of their claims includes: â&#x20AC;˘ Swackhamer Investments VI, LLC, Bemeehan

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Anna Maria March 19, 100 block of Willow Avenue, fraud. Suspicious credit card activity began while a man was on a cruise beyond cellphone reception. The man’s bank denied the charges. When he returned, his cellphone wouldn’t work so he took it to an AT&T store, where he learned someone ported his number to T-Mobile. The man also discovered someone had tried to get a credit card in his name. March 22, 200 block of Lakeview, traffic. While conducting a traffic stop, Manatee County sheriff’s deputies found two bags of a green leafy substance, weighing 8.6 grams. Due to the vehicle occupants’ bert harris continued from page 28 Daignaeult cited the Leah Marie EnterprisesKathleen Morgan case and the case of Bob and Ellen McCaffrey, where judicial rulings indicated the property owners failed to allege government actions inordinately burdened their rights by tying the actions to a loss in market value. The dispute between the city and Morgan involved 626 Key Royale Drive, where the plaintiffs claimed the city acted unreasonably in imposing rules in an ongoing remodel. Daigneault, however, pointed out at trial that their contractor failed to operate within its city permit. In December 2017, after losing at trial, Morgan was tagged with $22,702 in costs and required to pay $25,000 in city legal fees. In the McCaffreys’ case, a final judgment Feb. 22 assigned the residents $5,600.68 in city costs. A new case was filed March 14 by David Johnson, husband of Kathleen Morgan and attorney for Leah Marie Enterpises and Morgan, against their contractor, Yavalar Built Inc. and Ufuk Yavalar, to confirm an arbitrator’s award of $305,150.

cooperation, the deputies decided not to pursue charges. The substance was destroyed. March 23, Bayfront Park, 400 N. Bay Blvd., drugs/ trespass. A male passenger in a vehicle was arrested for possessing THC oil. Deputies noticed the odor coming from the parked vehicle, searched it and found a container of the controlled substance under the front passenger seat. The man was transported to Manatee County jail. Anna Maria is policed by the MCSO. Bradenton Beach March 23, 900 Gulf Drive S., recovered stolen vehicle. A 28-year-old man was arrested for stealing a vehicle from a Sarasota dealer, which had repossessed it for nonpayment. The man had an extra set of keys and took the vehicle without permission.

March 25, 200 Bridge St., theft. A boat owner invited a man and a woman to stay on his boat and they left their belongings aboard, including a wallet, beach bag, clothes and a cellphone. Later in the day, the couple reported the belongings were missing. Bradenton Beach is policed by BBPD. Cortez March 14, 12300 block of Cortez Road West, battery. A man and a woman argued. The woman threw a beer can at the man and hit his face. The woman was arrested for domestic battery. Cortez is policed by the MCSO. Holmes Beach No reports. Street life is based on incident reports and narratives from the BBPD, HBPD and MCSO.

Bradenton Beach Police Officer Eric Hill and two U.S. Coast Guardsmen conduct boat inspections March 26 in Sarasota Bay. The enforcement detail took place between Bradenton Beach and Palmetto and also included Palmetto Police Department and Manatee County Sheriff’s Office marine units. Boaters anchored near the shore were cited for 14 light violations, six registration violations and an equipment violation. Investigations included several derelict vessels. Islander Photo: BBPD

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Springtime is ‘do not disturb’ time in the wild

Springtime is an active time for wildlife on Anna Maria Island and elsewhere in Florida, as sea turtles and shorebirds begin to nest, manatees leave their warm-water winter refuges and gopher tortoises start to stir outside their burrows. With warmer weather, a variety of species are following biological clocks that tell them to move, mate, feed and nest. Because of heightened wildlife activity in springtime, people are more likely to see and encounter all kinds of animals. “Viewing wildlife is one of the pleasures of being outdoors during spring,” said Kipp Frohlich, who leads the division of habitat and species conservation at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. “It helps if kids and adults know the importance of not disturbing wildlife.” Some tips on how to enjoy and help conserve Florida wildlife during the spring: • Sea turtles. Help sea turtles by keeping beaches dark at night and free of obstacles during their MarchOctober nesting season. Lighting visible from the beach can disturb nesting sea turtles and disorient hatchlings. Also, clear away boats and beach furniture at the end of the day and fill in holes in the sand that could entrap turtles. • Manatees. Look out for manatees when boating. Chances of close encounters between manatees and boaters increase in the spring, as manatees leave their winter use areas and travel the waterways along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts and inland waters. Gopher tortoises. Spring days are a good time to spot a gopher tortoise, as Florida’s only native tortoise becomes more active, foraging for food and searching for a mate. If you see gopher tortoises or their halfmoon shaped burrow entrances, it is best to leave them alone. But you can help a gopher tortoise cross a road by picking it up and placing it in a safe location along the roadside in the direction it was heading. Nesting birds. Keep a distance from birds on the beach or on the water. Disturbance can cause birds to abandon their nesting sites, which exposes their eggs and chicks to predators, sun exposure and other harm. Remember, it’s illegal to disturb or harm wildlife, so if you see someone not following the rules — or spot an animal in distress — call the FWC hotline at 888-404-FWCC. For more about where and how to view wildlife, go online to myfwc.com/viewing.

Royal terns stand over their chicks for protection. Beachgoers can help shorebirds by keeping dogs leashed and away from nesting areas. Even well-behaved pets can be perceived as a threat to shorebirds, causing them to abandon their nest or chicks, leaving them unprotected and vulnerable to crows, crabs and other predators. Islander Courtesy Photo: FWC Gopher tortoise hatchlings make their way into the world alone because adult tortoises do not provide parental care. Hatchlings are vulnerable to predation by raccoons, bobcats, foxes, coyotes, skunks, opossums, indigo snakes and various birds of prey. For more information, go online to myfwc. com/gophertortoise. Islander Courtesy Photo: FWC

Sea turtles leave their clutch of eggs in the sand to incubate and leave the rest to Mother Nature. Islander File Photo: Lisa Neff

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Spouting silliness, seriousness

Waterspouts certainly stir up excitement on Anna Maria Island. To confirm, just ask to see the March 27 analytics for The Islander’s Facebook page. That morning, a waterspout formed in the Gulf of Mexico and moved east, toward the island. Witnesses posted photographs to their social media accounts, as well as to The Islander’s Facebook page, where likes, shares and comments compounded to drive views across Neff our community and beyond. I contributed one of the photographs, taken from east of the Anna Maria Island Bridge near a stop for the Manatee County Area Transit No. 3 bus, which runs on Manatee Avenue/State Road 64 between the public beach and Interstate 75. That morning, I cycled through the various stages of witnessing the development of potentially severe weather — hmm, cool, umm, uh-oh and whew. I’d visited the Kingfish Boat Ramp, then hiked east across the bridge, where I lingered to look for dolphins, and decided to catch the bus to the mainland near the entrance to Neal Preserve. I was waiting at the bus stop, watching puffs of dirt rise with the demolition of the sales office at One Particular Harbour, when I noticed storm clouds in the west. Hmm. Did the clouds form with my back turned as I crossed the bridge? The sky darkened and I noticed a white, vertical column. A waterspout? Cool. I took out my iPhone, took a few photos, posted to Facebook, texted colleagues, joked with some friends and other silliness. Then I thought about the nature of waterspouts — they can be associated with severe storms and have all the characteristics of land tornados. And waterspouts can become tornadoes on land. Umm. Next stage: Uh-oh. I thought about the approaching storm, all that I didn’t know about that waterspout, the new enough MacBook in the bag over my shoulder and the unpredictable wait time for the MCAT bus. I jogged to Neal Preserve before sprinkles turned to a driving rain and found cover at a picnic shelter. From there, I watched the waterspout move east, then south and then disappear. Whew. An hour later, the blue skies and bright sunlight

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Looking west from Manatee Avenue on Perico Island March 27, a waterspout stretches from the gray clouds to the horizon in the photo between utility poles. Islander Photo: Lisa Neff were back. We see our share of thunderstorms and occasional waterspouts and for many people on the island the morning’s weather probably was ordinary, even forgettable. But a couple of people wagged a finger my way, leaving me to wonder why people take risks in threatening or severe weather. I couldn’t tell whether I was seeing a tornadic or fair-weather waterspout, but I know waterspouts can carry fish, frogs, turtles, even children. I couldn’t tell the strength or size of the waterspout, but I know they can be thousands of feet tall. That morning, I was like a kid in a lightning storm, or a motorist driving through a flooded road, a homeowner pushing the snowblower with temperatures 25 below zero, a golfer playing an 18th hole in a thunderstorm, an islander watching the hurricane brew from the beach. Will I be silly or serious next time? Hmm. At least I purchased an umbrella — that day, on my phone, while waiting for my ride. Did you know? The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration says waterspouts probably occur more frequently in the Florida Keys than anywhere in the world. About 400500 waterspouts a year may form around the keys. However, while the Keys may have more waterspouts, the Tampa Bay region has the greatest number of damaging waterspouts, according to NOAA.

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Solid Rock aces volleyball title, KRC plays President’s Cup

By Kevin P. Cassidy Islander Reporter The season-ending playoffs in the adult indoor volleyball league at the Center of Anna Maria Island kicked off March 26 in the center gym with a quarterfinal match between Ace Hardware and Freckled Fin. Ace took the first game by a 25-21 score, but Fin bounced back in the second game to edge Ace 25-23, Cassidy forcing a third game that saw Ace jump to an early lead and a 15-8 victory to advance to the semifinals. The first semifinal match saw Planet Stone sweep Ugly Grouper 25-13, 25-11, while Solid Rock Construction showed why they were top seed, posting a 25-6, 25-13 victory over Ace Hardware. The championship match was closer, but Solid Rock earned a solid 25-18, 25-16 victory over Planet Stone to take the championship.

Key Royale golf news The Key Royale Club President’s Cup tournament for men took place March 27 at the club in Holmes Beach and Dick Mills came out on top by firing a 3-under-par 29, edging Jerry Elson for the top spot by one stroke. Ron Buck, Jack Lowry and Gary Risner finished in a tie for third place with matching 1-under-par 31s. Regular golf action got started for the week with the men playing a nine-hole modified-Stableford system match March 25. Tom Solosky won individual honors with a score of plus-5, a point ahead of second-place finisher Greg Shorten who finished at plus-4. The team of Bill Ford, Bill Koche, Mike Lovell and Jack Lowry combined on a plus-4 to win the team competition. The women were on the course March 26 for a nine-hole, individual low-net match in four flights. Pam Lowry fired an even-par 32 to grab first place in Flight A by one stroke over Phyllis Roe and Helen Pollock, who finished in a tie for second. Flight B was won by Sue Christenson, who carded an even-par 32 to earn a one-stroke victory over Carol Patterson. Meredith Slavin was alone in third with 6-over-par 38. Roxane Koche fired a 5-under-par 27 for the low-net round of the day and first place in Flight C. Barb Rincky was a stroke back in second place, while Fran Barford had a pair of chip-ins on the fourth and eighth holes on the way to a 3-under-par 29 thirdplace finish. Jan Jump and Terry Westby finished in a tie for first place in Flight D with matching 2-under-par 30s. Marty Clark was alone in third with an even-par 32. The men were back on the course March 28 for a

nine-hole scramble that saw the team of Bob Kramer, as follows: May 13: U10 boys and girls tryouts (birth years Bill MacMillan, Doug Michaels and Chuck Patrick match the 4-under-par 28 carded by Bill Brodie, Dale 2010-2011). May 14: U11 and U12 boys and girls tryouts Hudson, Diane Miller and Marie Taddeo to tie for first place. No report on who bought the post-match (2008-2009). May 15: U13 and U14 boys and girls tryouts drinks in the clubhouse. (2006-2007). May 16: U15-U18 (2001-2005). Horseshoe news Second tryouts May 18: U10 10-11 a.m., U11 Two teams squared off for the day’s bragging rights after emerging from pool play during March 27 and U12 11 a.m.-noon, U13 and U14 1-2 p.m., and horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall horse- U15-U18 2-3 p.m. Any questions, contact MAYSO vice president shoe pits. Tom Skoloda, AKA Captain Comeback, staged of competitive soccer, Kevin Cassidy at sportspg@ his comeback in final pool play and then pulled tampabay.rr.com. the same trick in the finals. Trailing 18-0, Skoloda stunned the team of Dave Long and Del Reese with a 21-point scoring run to earn the day’s bragging rights with a 21-18 victory. The March 30 games saw Tom Farrington and Myles Macleod team up and finish as outright champs after posting the lone undefeated record in pool play. Play gets underway at 9 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. Warmups begin at 8:45 a.m. followed by random team selection. There is no charge to play and everyone is welcome. Manatee Magic sets tryout dates and times Young soccer enthusiasts hoping to take their game to the next level are encouraged to try out for the Manatee Magic competitive soccer teams. Tryouts will be held in age groups for boys and girls teams at G.T. Bray Park, 5502 33rd Ave. Drive W., Bradenton. There is no charge to tryout. The player fee for the season, if selected, is $550. To register for the tryouts or learn more about Manatee Magic and the Manatee Area Youth Soccer Organization, go online to mayso.org. Tryout dates, based on team and birth years, are

Manatee Magic 2018 Tampa Bay Labor Day tournament U12 winners: Front row, left to right, Oscar Santibanez, Frankie Vitori, Joseph DeJongh, Gregory Jordan, Kaleb Madrid, Ethan Yurkovich, Dennis Botts, Back row from left, coach Kevin Cassidy, Isaac Aragon, Owen Jones, Dielo Probst, Fabian Ramirez, Alejo Lopez and assistant coach Frank Vitori.

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March winds can’t fool with AMI fishing action

By Capt. Danny Stasny Islander Reporter Well, if March hasn’t been the windiest month of the year so far, it at least produced some good fishing. Slight drops in the temperature put our angling knowledge to the test in order to keep the rods bent. The first half of the month, being warm and mild, produced some great flats fishing for trout, catch-and-release Stasny redfish and snook. The last half of the month, being cooler than normal, made live shiners hard to come by, but opened the door for the tail end of the sheepshead bite. And now it’s April and, no fooling, fishing is great. The daytime temperature is on a steady rise into the 80s by afternoon, although the overnight temp is dropping into the low 60s. Catch-and-release snook and redfish are still being caught, just not with the vigor of those warmer days of early March. Also, a large influx of sardines, glass minnows and threadfin herring in Tampa Bay is producing some great action on Spanish mackerel, ladyfish and jack crevalle. And don’t go snubbing your nose at those fish, because when you’re looking for action, these are some of the best candidates you’ll find. They are available

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission offers three programs that reward anglers and encourage them to target a diversity of species, decreasing fishing pressure on the most commonly sought-after catches: • Saltwater Fish Life List: Can you catch all 70 species? • Saltwater Reel Big Fish: Recognition for extraordinary-sized catches. • Saltwater Grand Slams: Earn rewards for catching three specific fish in 24 hours. Anglers also can join the new Triple Threat Club and earn even more prizes — including a long-sleeve performance fishing shirt and a chance to win a weekend getaway — by participating in all three programs. Anglers must have at least one application approved for each program to qualify. The FWC also manages the Florida Saltwater Fishing Records program. For more information, go online to CatchaFloridaMemory.com.

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throughout Tampa Bay and they will up one heck of a fight on light tackle. Fishing offshore is falling into place. Blackfin tuna are being caught, as well as kingfish, a few pompano and numerous groupers and snappers. Permit are being found by those dialed in on that bite. Plus, rumors of cobia are drifting through the charter boats. On my Southernaire fishing excursions, I’ve been concentrating on catching sheepshead, especially when my clients are looking to bringing home dinner. With a shortage of live shiners in the area, this bite is handy because the sheepies like shrimp. They don’t eat shiners. Bottom fishing for the buck-toothed fish also is yielding Key West grunts, mangrove snapper and a few flounder. On days when I have clients looking for action, I’m putting them on a variety of fish, including catch-andrelease snook and redfish. Spanish mackerel and jack crevalle are good options for sport fishers. These fish are where it’s at when it comes down to action. Jim Malfese at the Rod & Reel Pier is seeing a variety of fish being reeled up by visiting anglers. Sheepshead are available for those using live shrimp as bait, which also is working well for black drum, flounder and an occasional catch-and-release redfish. Spanish mackerel are frequenting the pier now that an abundance of sardines and glass minnows are present. Swift-moving tides are causing these schools of baitfish to gather around the pier, which is attracting the macks and jacks in numbers and some ladyfish. Casting small white or pink jigs will get you connected to these fish.

Shark rules change Shark hunters beware. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has changed shark fishing regulations, including the shore-based shark fishery. In recent years, local authorities, in Anna Maria in particular, have dealt with clashes between beachgoers, crabbers and shore-based shark fishers. Rule changes include: • Creation of a mandatory, no-cost, annual shorebased shark fishing permit. • Those under 16 must meet an educational requirement unless they fish with an adult with a permit. • No chumming when fishing from the beach for any species. • Shore fishers must immediately release any prohibited shark species. • Prohibited shark species must remain in the water when fishing from either shore or vessel. • Requires use of a device capable of quickly cutting the leader or hook when targeting sharks. • Observe new definitions for beach, chumming and shore-based shark fisher.

Lastly, catch-and-release snook are making a showing at the R&R, although only a few are taking the hook. Capt. Aaron Lowman is finding a good trout bite over shallow grass flats in Tampa Bay. Free-lined shiners or shiners under a popping cork are producing good action on trout for his clients. Swift-moving tides and clean water are major factors on the flats. Catch-and-release snook are providing good action on grass, especially where oyster bars and mangrove shorelines exist. While targeting the catch-and-release snook, Lowman is seeing a few catch-and-release reds in the mix. Lastly, targeting catch-and-release gag grouper over shallow structure in Tampa Bay is resulting in some hefty catches and worn-out clients. Capt. Warren Girle is venturing out to the nearshore ledges in the Gulf of Mexico on days when the seas are calm. In depths of 40-55 feet, he is finding kingfish in good numbers. Free-lining live shiners on a wire rig is attracting kings up to 20 pounds for his anglers. Also while on the ledges, he’s bottom fishing with shiners, which is yielding his clients plenty of mangrove snapper and Key West grunts. While fishing inshore on the flats of Sarasota and Tampa bays, Girle is finding success with spotted seatrout, Spanish mackerel and catch-and-release redfish and snook. Capt. David White of Anna Maria Charters is running groups offshore for a variety of species. Red grouper and mangrove snapper are being caught with regularity. Kingfish also are making a showing. Dropping live shiners or frozen sardines to the bottom on ledges and other structure is yielding a bite. Also while offshore, White is finding such migratory species as blackfin tuna and African pompano for the coolers. Moving inshore, catch-and-release snook and redfish are being caught along with spotted seatrout and Spanish mackerel. Capt. Jason Stock is producing results for his clients by targeting blackfin tuna in the Gulf of Mexico. Both artificials and live bait presentations are working to hook these speedy fish. A tuna will drop a spool of line quicker than you can blink an eye, which is excellent action for Stock and his clients. Blackfin also is excellent on a sushi platter. Permit action also is on the rise for Stock. Tossing live crabs around offshore wrecks is resulting in fish up to 20 pounds. Lastly, Stock says live shiners free-lined behind the boat around offshore structure are attracting kingfish. Send high-resolution photos and fishing reports to fish@islander.org.

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The sales office at One Particular Harbour Margaritaville, left, yielded to the bulldozers by March 29 as the site is cleared for the Compass Hotel. Construction is underway for the 131room hotel, which will wrap around the harbor on Anna Maria Sound at 12300 Manatee Ave. W., Perico Island. Islander Photo: Lisa Neff

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Fundraiser for artist on tap in Cortez Bunny and Pirates Bazaar pub and gift shop in Cortez is tapped for a spring fundraiser. Elizabeth Shore and Jeffrey O’Connell operate the pub, where Cortez artist Peter Osman found a home to sell his folk-art dog sculptures among the pub’s oneof-a-kind treasures. When Osman was recently diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer, Shore and O’Connell stepped up to help their friend in typical Cortez fashion. A fundraiser will be 6-9 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at the pub, 12404 Cortez Road W. There will be live music, a silent raffle and auction and light bites. If you can’t make the fundraiser, a GoFundMe page for donations is at Peter Osman Cancer Fund. For more information, or to donate to the auction, call Bunny and Pirates at 941-281-2582. April Fool’s Day marks 10-year celebration for lodging group The first day of April may be known for practical joking, but it’s no fooling the Anna Maria Island Resorts — Tradewinds, Tortuga, Tropic Isle and Seaside — celebrated a 10-year anniversary April 1. The Bradenton Beach lodgings announced plans to party the day away with giveaways and surprises for guests at all four locations. The company, owned by David Teitelbaum, with Barbara Baker as general manager and Katy Demick running the day-to-day operations, also offered special pricing to celebrate. Go to the website at annamariaislandresorts.net or call 877-867-8842 for more information. Monkey Bus man organizes a helping hand Roque Pastorius owns the Monkey Bus, and goodness knows he’s done his share of helping folks get from one place to another safely. Vicki Bartz, left, of Tidewell Hospice, chats with Mollie HarrellThomas, also with Tidewell, March 27 at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce business card mixer at LaPensee Plumbing Pools and Air. Bartz is retiring this month, and Harrell-Thomas is slated to represent Tidewell in community relations. Islander Photo: Sandy Ambrogi

But, as Pastorius told The Islander, Harper is faced with more challenges than most. He was paralyzed at age 18 in a robbery-shooting and is confined to a wheelchair. Pastorius is hoping to gather enough funds to buy a wheelchair-accessible vehicle. “He built his own hand controls for the last car, but a modified vehicle would be better,” Pastorius said. Go to “Wheels for Rodney” on Facebook to donate or for more information. Stay busy islanders, and thanks for the helping hands. Got business news? Contact Sandy Ambrogi at sandy@islander.org or call 941-778-7978. Cortez artist Peter Osman holds one of his canine creations, which are sold at Bunny and Pirates Bazaar, 12404 Cortez Road W., Cortez. The pub and gift shop will hold a cancer fundraiser for Osman 6-9 p.m., Saturday, April 13. Islander Photo: Courtesy Elizabeth Shore Now Pastorius is helping a new employee — a young man from Tampa who recently arrived on Anna Maria Island. Pastorius gave him a job at his AMI Car Wash — another of his businesses — but it wasn’t long before the newcomer’s old Ford Taurus coughed its last breath and was declared dead on arrival by a mechanic. Pastorius launched a Facebook fundraiser, “Wheels for Rodney,” to collect funds for a new vehicle for Rodney Harper.

Educational consultant oﬀers retirement forum

Social Security 567, an educational resource offering seminars for people nearing retirement, will hold a workshop at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 11, at the Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. The Michigan-based business will provide information on “little-known strategies that may maximize your benefits,” according to a listing on Facebook. The announcement said, “No investments will be promoted. However, the financial adviser … may invite you to a followup consultation where financial products may be presented or offered.” The presentation is not sponsored or affiliated with the Island Library and is not endorsed by or affiliated with the federal Social Security Administration. For more information, call the business at 847567-7760.

Seafood Shack sets St. Pete long table

The Seafood Shack Marina Bar and Grill of Cortez will be contributing dinner and desserts for the sixth annual WUSF Longest Table at 5:30 Thursday, April 11, in St. Petersburg. The event is the public media’s signature fundraiser. Chef Gerard Jesse’s menu includes a fingerling potato salad with Italian pork guanicale, “Not Your Grandma’s Mac and Cheese” with Alaskan king crab and wild Alaskan salmon caviar, a Kaurobuta Short Rib Cassoulet and Viennese Apple Strudel. Motorworks beverages will be paired with each course. The Seafood Shack will be one of 15 restaurants and caterers participating in the event along Bayshore Drive. The cost is $195. For information, call WUSF at 941-794-1235.

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Wednesday, April 3 11:30 a.m. — Monthly luncheon, enRich Bistro, 5629 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Members $15, guests $25. Information: 941778-1541, info@amichamber.org. Thursday, April 4 5 p.m. — Ribbon-cutting, Harry’s Grill, 9903 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-887-1541, info@amichamber.org.

Karen LaPensee, center, welcomes guests March 27 to the showroom at LaPensee Plumbing, Air and Pools, 401 Manatee Ave., Holmes Beach, for the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce monthly mixer. Attendees enjoyed light bites and libations from The Feast Restaurant and chatted among the fixtures. Islander Photos: Sandy Ambrogi

LONGBOAT KEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Thursday, April 4 11:30 a.m. — Networking luncheon, Amore, 446 S. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota. Members $25, guests $35. Information: 941-3832466, info@lkbchamber.com.

Tourism director to address chamber

Elliott Falcione, executive director of the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Center, is tasked with keeping tourism front and center in the minds of Cheryl Malcolm, center, visitors and residents alike. and Nanette Almeter, Falcione will present “How Does right, help themselves at Tourism Impact Your Business” at the buffet table March the Manatee Chamber of Commerce 27 at the Anna Maria Monthly Membership Lunch at Island Chamber of Com11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, at merce monthly mixer the Legacy Hotel at IMG Academy, at LaPensee PlumbFalcione 5450 Bollettieri Blvd., Bradenton. ing Pools and Air, 401 Falcione will discuss how tourism Manatee Ave., Holmes affects businesses and enhances the quality of life in Beach. Retired mail Manatee County. carrier Malcolm has He also will discuss the area’s top markets deliverjoined Almeter’s staff at ing tourists to Manatee County. Irene’s Resort Wear, 5308 Cost for the luncheon is $35 for chamber members Marina Drive, Holmes and $35 for Manatee Young Professionals members, Beach. with prices increasing $10 after April 10. Future members are $45. Reservations are required. For more information, contact Erica Massey at 941-748-4842.

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