The Islander Newspaper E-Edition: Wednesday, April. 22, 2020

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astheworldterns want the pier to open. 6 county extends curfews, travel limits. 2 coVid-19 cases in manatee by city, ZiP. 3 longevity, grit keep local businesses in the game. 4

Meetings. 4 Election 2020. 4 ‘essential’ workers report for duty. 5

Opinions. 6

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looking back. 7

island houses of worship flourish despite coVid-19. 8

Obituaries. 8-10 county clamors for coVid0-19 testing. 10 groups face challenges, seek ‘giving’ boost. 11

save a date. 11

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salute the frontline. 12 schools stay closed. 12

RoadWatch. 12 Streetlife. 13 Anna maria city Pier on cusp of completion. 14

NESTING NOTES. 16

earth day in every home. 17 ‘litter gitters’ clean up shores, roadsides. 18 April brings good inshore, offshore action.

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ABoVe: Blake medical center workers gather April 17 outside the hospital entry to cheer as first responders turn on their lights and sirens for a 30-second salute to the frontline defenders in the coVid-19 pandemic. see more, 12. islander Photo: chris-Ann Allen

Air kisses, food handout Anna maria elementary cafeteria manager “miss Annie” mousseau blows a kiss to a carload of students she knows from school, while assisting with drive-thru meal distribution April 17 at seabreeze elementary, 3601 71st st. W., Bradenton. rigHt: cynareata martin of seabreeze elementary and mousseau hand student meals to a driver April 17. islander Photos: Karen riley-love

island cities enforce rental restrictions, beach limits By ryan Paice islander reporter

Island enforcement teams were checking out neighborhood rentals for illegal checkins Easter weekend and the days following.

One tool ordered by the state to curb the spread of the new coronavirus is a restriction on short-term vacation rentals.

Gov. Ron DeSantis extended an executive order through April 30 that prohibits new rental reservations of less than 30 days and new check-ins for short-term rentals.

The executive order, supported with directives from the island cities, does not prohibit stays at hotels and motels.

Bradenton Beach Police Lt. John Cosby told The Islander April 16 that officers found violations over the holiday weekend among about 50 vacation rental properties in Bradenton Beach.

No citations were issued by his department, he said. But the city’s list of violators was submitted to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

“The governor’s order charged them with enforcing it,” Cosby said of the state department. “Our only obligation was to report and we reported around 50.”

Cosby said some people asked law enforcement to remove renters, but he lacked that authority.

Holmes Beach, where an emergency order allowed for enforcement, reported April 17 that the police department checked 23 properties and identified one violation of the vacation rental ban Easter weekend, bringing the total to three for properties found in violation of the city/state order.

Renters and property owners were issued notices to appear in court for violating the order and $250 citations for violating Mayor Judy Titsworth’s April 10 order against new

check-ins. Her order allowed HBPD to issue citations, with fines of $15-$5,000. Information also was submitted to the DBPR. Titsworth said HBPD also issued 69 parking tickets and towed seven vehicles over the holiday weekend. To enforce the Manatee County closure of public beaches to the gencosby eral public, Holmes Beach eliminated right-of-way parking near the beaches.

However, Titsworth said to receive federal funding for beach renourishment, the city reopened titsworth

beach access parking the week of April 14.

She said the city had more than 2,000 available parking spaces and could maintain federal funding for beach renourishment by opening less than 25% of them.

“This will allow us a controlled reopening of the beaches once the beach closure mandates are lifted by the county,” Titsworth wrote in a newsletter.

Cosby said illegal parking was not an issue for Bradenton Beach over Easter weekend — not one parking ticket was issued despite concerns for an influx of people driving to the beaches.

Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy did not respond to an April 17 email from The Islander.

Ramping up one boat puts in at Kingfish Boat ramp in Holmes Beach while another hauls out mid-afternoon April 18. the ramp saw heavy usage in spite of storms earlier in the day. islander Photo: Bonner Joy

no hiccups opening boat ramps, ‘true test’ on horizon

The virus is known to spread by close contact and county concerns rose when large The floodgates were opened for Manatee numbers of boaters congregated at Passage County boaters, but waters remained calm. Key and Beer Can Island.

The county closed public boat ramps However, several citizens spoke in oppoMarch 26 as it ramped up restrictions to curb sition to the restriction at county commission the spread of the novel coronavirus and halt meetings that followed. new cases of COVID-19.

PleAse, see ramps, PAge 2

By ryan Paice islander reporter

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Manatee County extends curfew, restricts travel, activities

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Manatee County commissioners continued a countywide curfew, but for a shorter time frame.

County commissioners voted 4-3 April 17 to extend a 11 p.m.-5 a.m. curfew prohibiting nonessential travel and activities until Tuesday, April 21, when the measure was to be reconsidered. The Islander went to press April 20.

Their intent with the curfew was to slow new cases of COVID-19 and curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, which is spread by close contact, including by people who appear asymptomatic.

County Commissioners Vanessa Baugh, Betsy Benac and Stephen Jonsson, who represents Anna Maria Island, opposed extending the curfew.

The curfew was in place for 14 days prior to the meeting. The extension presented to the commission was proposed for seven days, but commissioners shortened the number of days.

Commissioner Priscilla Trace motioned to extend

the curfew for three days so the county could review the restrictions following an anticipated April 20 news conference by Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has issued a number of executive orders dealing with COVID-19, including a safer-at-home order allowing only essential activities and essential services through April 30.

Commissioner Reggie Bellamy seconded Trace’s motion.

Commissioners extended the curfew the same day former Commissioner Gwendolyn Brown, the county’s first African-American commissioner, died due to coronavirus-related complications.

“For those of you who say you don’t know anybody, and you can’t put a name to this,” Commissioner Carol Whitmore said in announcing Brown’s death.

“Commissioner Gwen Brown, rest in peace.”

On the 4-3 vote for extending the curfew, Trace and Bellamy were joined by Misty Servia and Whitmore, who lives in Holmes Beach and serves as an at-large commissioner.

Several people spoke against the curfew during public comment, claiming it infringed upon their civil liberties, an argument also made at prior meetings.

“How dare you put this county through all this?” resident Andrea Griffin said. “Week after week we come here and voice our concerns and you, from your thrones, wield your power with no regard for the people you serve.”

Resident James Fletcher said, “There’s no reason for this. We’re not actually addressing the problem whatsoever.”

But Manatee County public safety director Jacob Saur said the curfew had eased the workload of first responders, allowing them to devote time and resources to dealing with the pandemic.

Following enactment of the curfew, the call volume for the county’s emergency medical services decreased 39.8%, he said.

Also, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office’s calls for service were lowered 14.8% and there was an 80% please, see curfew, page 3

Ramps continued from page 1 A family gears up for a fishing trip on kayaks April 17, launching at the Kingfish Boat Ramp in Holmes Beach. Boat ramps reopened to the public April 13 in Manatee County.

Islander Photo: Scott Moore

And, in response, county commissioners met April 10 and voted to reopen the ramps after the Easter weekend. Commissioner Vanessa Baugh called the decision an “opportunity” for boaters to respect safety guidelines.

The week ending April 19, it seemed the boating community had made the most of its opportunity.

Manatee County information outreach manager Nicholas Azzara told The Islander April 17 “there have been no issues” since reopening the ramps April 13.

He said no boaters were found congregating at Passage Key or Beer Can Island, but he also noted the inclement weather.

“It’s been mostly poor boating weather since ramps opened,” Azzara said. “Once we have clear weather that will be the test.” please, see ramps, page 3

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curfew continued from page 2

decrease in motor vehicle crashes requiring EMS assistance.

Saur said confirmed cases of COVID-19 continued to climb in Manatee County, reinforcing the importance of social distancing.

“Manatee County has not yet achieved a flattening of the curve,” Saur said. “Our response to COVID-19 is going to continue for some time. Therefore, sustained efforts to promote social distancing that slows the spread of flattens the curve remain more crucial than ever.”

Five doctors also spoke in support of the safety measure.

“The reason I am here again for the third Friday in a row is because I truly believe that the measures that have been taken so far have helped the population that we serve,” said Dr. Werther Marciales, an internist at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton. “This is not the flu.”

Marciales said a multitude of asymptomatic

COVID-19 carriers could pass the virus to others, including the most at-risk people. The curfew helps prevent the virus’ spread by reducing exposure between people.

Dr. Julianna Deyo, a board member of the Manatee Medical Society, said the curfew reduced first responders’ workloads, which meant using less personal protective equipment, which is on short supply.

“At the end of the day, we don’t want to look back and say, ‘Did we not do enough?’” Deyo said.

Commissioner Misty Servia said she supported the curfew to maintain public safety.

“Let’s all come together with an attitude of measured practicality — which is going to save people’s lives — instead of this anger that I’m seeing from a lot of people,” she said.

Commissioner Betsy Benac twice voted in favor of the curfew but did not in the April 17 vote.

She said, “It is very tough to tell our community that we’ve turned a corner on this when we haven’t.

Our numbers are going up.”

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Azzara said typically weekday traffic at the ramps is low, so a weekend would provide a better test of social distancing at the ramps and on boat outings.

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office marine unit did not answer an April 18 call from The Islander.

“I’m proud of our boating community,” Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore said during an April 17 videoconference. “I haven’t gotten one complaint. … I hear there’s hardly anybody out there.”

Bradenton Beach Police Lt. John Cosby told The Islander April 16 that a lifeguard and a police officer were stationed at each island ramp to ensure only people with loaded boat trailers were using the ramps, not people looking for beach parking. The island beaches are closed to the general public.

If ramp parking reaches capacity, law enforcement planned to close the ramp to other boaters to avoid unwanted gatherings, Cosby said.

Local fishing guide Capt. Scott Moore told The Islander April 17 he appreciated commissioners reopening the ramps.

“There have been people, but they’ve been behaving,” Moore, a licensed fishing guide of more than 50 years, said of the boaters he saw in the area. He added that closing the ramps did not stop boaters from congregating in the first place.

However, not everyone was on board with reopening the ramps.

“It’s not really rocket science here,” said Capt.

Kathe Fannon of Captain Kathe and First Mate PupPup Charters in Cortez. “Opening the boat ramps is a double-edged sword because it leads to more people going out during all this.”

Fannon said concern about boaters congregating on Passage Key was well founded, as she saw people gathering on the key only days closure of the ramps.

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Cases by city, ZIP code According to the Florida Department of Health April 19, positive cases of COVID-19 in Manatee County were reported by city as: • 304 Bradenton; • 50 Palmetto; • 14 Ellenton; • 13 Parrish; • 13 Sarasota/Manatee; • 6 Lakewood Ranch; • 5 missing data; • 4 Longboat Key; • 2 Myakka City; • 1 Holmes Beach; • 1 Bradenton Beach; • 1 Palma Sola; • 1 Tallevast.

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Longevity, grit help keep local businesses in the game By sandy Ambrogi islander reporter

If the game is keeping a business running through down innings and lost at-bats, Anna Maria Island business are in for the long game.

Throughout decades, island business owners survived storms, red tide and recessions.

With ingenuity and grit, they kept their doors open and staff out of the unemployment lines.

The outbreak of the new coronavirus dealt a blow to the economy — at every level.

The safer-at-home order that Gov. Ron DeSantis issued earlier this month closed nonessential businesses statewide. As a result, owners of many island shops and others posted “temporarily closed” signs — some added frowning faces, hearts and best wishes — and locked their doors.

But the order allowed businesses providing essential services to keep operating, using a broad definition of “essential” that includes grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants for takeout or delivery only, doctor’s offices and even golf courses.

Essential services Jackie Estes, who usually has two-three people working at her Paradise Bagel Cafe and Catering in the Anna Maria Island Centre plaza at 3220 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach, was adamant about keeping her doors open.

“I’m working one of the girls during the day and giving her the tips and the other one, who was nervous abut being out in public, is coming in very early and prepping and then returning after we close to clean,” Estes said April 9.

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Waiting continues for relief

Many island business owners, as well as employees hit with layoffs or reduced hours, still were waiting the week ending April 19 on government relief, including payroll loans and unemployment benefits.

The wait may be long.

On April 16, DeSantis announced slightly more than 33,000 of the million or so Florida applications for unemployment benefits were processed and payments issued.

Business owners also took a blow April 16, when the $349 billion emergency payroll fund managed by the Small Business Administration ran out of money.

The SBA posted a message on its website: “The SBA is currently unable to accept new applications for the Paycheck Protection Program based on available appropriations funding.”

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“We’re making about a quarter of what we need to break even. But I’ve got to keep these women in paychecks. One has two girls. I’m making nothing at this point,” Estes said.

Other local business owners were searching for a way to keep employees with a lifeline of pay.

On Longboat Key, Hal and Lynn Christenson closed their businesses in March: Harry’s Continental Kitchens restaurant, take-out deli and the catering operation, as well as Harry’s Corner Store.

But April 15, they reopened the convenience store,

5600 Gulf of Mexico Drive, and the deli, which offers both takeout and curbside delivery.

They installed a clear shield at cash registers, offered gloves to customers, marked social distancing spaces and recommended people wear face masks.

Lynn Christensen told The Islander April 13 that they felt the need to reopen on Longboat Key to serve customers, residents and employ staff.

“We closed as soon as the order came three weeks ago. We have employees who need to work and workers nearby that need food,” she said.

“We are more educated now and smarter about customers’ safety,” she added.

Yet, many local businesses considered essential — and permitted to remain open — closed, including some of the island’s most popular restaurants.

For example, PJ and Chris Smargisso closed the doors at Slim’s Place, 9701 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, for two weeks beginning April 6.

The Slim’s team first worked through a couple of weeks with scaled-back operations and then closed with their characteristic good humor, publishing the Slim’s News on Facebook with quirky headlines, photos and news-like takes on the public health crisis and economic times.

Chris Smargisso told The Islander April 11 staying open was too big of a risk.

“PJ’s got two babies, some of the staff have children. I was scared to death someone would come in and infect us and we would take it home,” he said.

But Slim’s chose to reopen April 20 for takeout and delivery after hosting a successful “pop-up” event April 16, where they sold 159 sandwiches, each paired with a sandwich for restaurant workers.

“We will feed anyone in need: Any restaurant industry employee, first responders and hospital workers. All you have to do is ask for a free Philly,” the Slim’s team posted on Facebook.

They plan to continue to take donations and build their free sandwich bank.

Using COVID-19 time to learn Jen and Mark Bowman, who manage Keller Williams Realty-Bowman Group, 5386 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, shifted their operations to work from home on the island.

The Bowmans were training and attending video conferences to further their real estate education.

“We are still showing houses virtually,” Jen Bowman said. “People can see the property without anyone going out.”

They also were making “care calls” to maintain connections and communicate.

Anna Maria City May 6, 6 p.m., planning.

“We start out at 8:30 a.m. just like a normal day,” April 23, 6 p.m., commission.

May 12, 6 p.m., city commission.

Jen Bowman said. “But I might have my sweatpants May 6, 10 a.m., historic preservation.

Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 941- on all day.”

May 14, 2 p.m., commission.

708-5800, holmesbeachfl.org.

“We are doing things a little differently now and May 15, 2 p.m., planning and zoning.

Note: City hall is closed. For details on meeting trying to learn more so we will be ready when the virus May 28, 6 p.m., commission. participation, call 941-708-5800. goes away and we can try to get life back to somewhat Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 941-708normal,” she said.

West Manatee Fire Rescue 6130, cityofannamaria.com.

None announced.

Note: City hall lobby is closed until further notice.

WMFR administration building, 6510 Third Ave. For details on meeting participation, call 941-708W., Bradenton, 941-761-1555, wmfr.org.

6130.

Note: For details on meeting participation, call Vote-by-mail Bradenton Beach 941-761-1555. apps accepted April 28, 9:15 a.m., commission.

Manatee County registered voters can apply now Manatee County May 6, 9 a.m., CIP. to vote by mail this year, including in the Aug. 18 May 5, 9 a.m., commission.

May 6, 9:30 a.m., CRA. May 6, 1 p.m., Coquina Beach restoration primary and the Nov. 3 general election.

May 6, 2 p.m., ScenicWAVES. To apply, go to votemanatee.com and click on review.

May 7, 6 p.m., commission. the “Vote by Mail and Early Voting” link in the left May 7, 9 a.m., commission (land use).

May 12, 10 a.m., commission. menu.

May 19, 9 a.m., commission.

May 14, 1 p.m., department heads.

A voter does not have to be absent from the county May 28, 9 a.m., commission (budget presentaMay 20, 1 p.m., planning and zoning. of residence or require an excuse to vote by mail. tion).

May 21, 11 a.m., pier team.

Also, one request covers elections through the next Administration building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., May 21, noon, commission. two regularly scheduled general elections.

Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton, 941-748-4501, mymanatee.org.

The Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Note: County buildings are closed. For details on 941-778-1005, cityofbradentonbeach.com. offi ce also has opened voter registration for the August Note: City hall is closed. For details on meeting meeting participation, call 941-748-4501. primary. participation, call 941-778-1005.

Registration will close at 5 p.m. July 20.

Of interest Details about voter registration, as well as canMay 18, 9 a.m., Manatee County Tourist DevelopHolmes Beach didate qualifying and more, can be found online at April 23, 11:30 a.m., police retirement. ment Council, county administration building.

April 28, 6 a.m., city commission.

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‘Essential’ workers keep AMI operating

A corps of business owners and workers continued to report to their jobs as COVID-19 cases escalated in Manatee County. They were serving food, answering phones and offering guidance. The Islander found some “essential” workers on and around Anna Maria Island.

John Campora stands outside the island Edward Jones office, 3226 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach, where he’s reported to work each week day since the pandemic began. He was answering phones and working by video as the office was closed for walk-ins. Islander Photo: Vicki McIntyre

Jackie Estes, front, has owned Paradise Bagels, 3220 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach, for 25 years. She said she isn’t letting COVID-19 stop her. “We were the only ones open during the hurricanes. We are loyal to our customers — we hope they will be loyal to us,” Estes said. Crystal Tribley waits for customers behind Estes. Islander Courtesy Photo

Cathy Pizzo, vice president, left, and Tina Shelton, administrator, answer calls as Terri Kinder, president of the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce looks on. They report answering dozens of calls a day at the office, while maintaining the proper social distance. Islander Courtesy Photo

Emilia D’Aste-Rivera waits to serve a customer at Tyler’s Homemade Ice Cream, 11904 Cortez Road W., Cortez. “Employees and clients are our priority,” owner Dan Alderson told The Islander. “We are staying open, though profits are a thing of the past.”

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Tyler Redmond, left, and Katarina Deperto organize takeout orders for customers of Skinny’s Place, 3901 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. “We’re still serving our great burgers and our full menu,” owner Clark Freeman said. Islander Courtesy Photo

Todd McIntyre, left, and Frank Williams, staff the outdoor station April 10 at Island Mail and Print in the Anna Maria Island Centre shopping plaza at 3230 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.

Islander Photo: Vicki McIntyre

Scott and Jamie Mason, left, owners of Scott’s Deli, and Bev Kilpatrick, owner of Island Coffee Haus, stand outside the storefront they share in the S&S Plaza at 5350 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Both businesses remained opened, with the deli operating expanded hours to meet customer needs. Islander Courtesy Photo

#AMItogether

Jen Bowman prepares for a video conference training session April 10 at her home on Anna Maria Island. She and husband Mark were spending saferat-home time on continuing education.

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Opinion

Our

Frustrated by homework?

Stay at home?

Work lives at home, too.

Aside from answering calls and fielding emails sent to the office several days a week while we staff in shifts and only as needed, there’s plenty of homework to do.

The questions don’t stop.

When will beach renourishment start?

Does the beach renourishment project make noise?

Will the sea turtles nest during the COVID-19 outbreak?

Does the newspaper home delivery bag carry the virus?

Can we still go fishing?

Does Publix have toilet paper?

Are the beaches closed? Are the beaches closed?

Are the beaches closed?

Who will pay the bills and taxes on my vacation rental home if I’m not allowed to rent it?

When will the Anna Maria City Pier open?

Can I still buy a plank on the pier?

I just awoke from a nine-year nap. Where is the plank I bought in 2011?

What time will the trolley go by my (unknown) location?

So it goes. Mixed in with cooking meals — which I prefer to never do again — doing laundry, keeping the floors free of sand and small leaves that cling to the feet of small cairn terriers, walking Mr. Sharp in the ’hood, gently carrying Sugar Baby into the back yard because she’s too old to make the trip on her own, feeding the dogs and watering starving outdoor plants, need I say, there’s a lot to do at home.

The first couple of weeks of my self-imposed, mostly stay-at-home “job,” I got up early, made coffee and got ready to head to the office.

Eventually, I realized I could relax, watch news and work at home. I started binging BritBox late nights.

I also had trepidations about the electricity going out — like during a big storm or hurricane event. I wondered if the water would go off. Should I fill some of my recycle-ready wine bottles with water?

Well, I sure hope safer at home ends before hurricane season starts up June 1, but I’m ready.

Meanwhile, I spend several frustrating hours a day calling the bank and trying to get loan applications for Clear for takeout?

I’d like to thank Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy CARES money through the clogged relief system. and the city commissioners for taking decisive action How about you? Thoughts? Email me. to ensure the safety of citizens.

— Bonner Joy, news@islander.org I’m sure their actions were not favored by everyone, but they likely will save lives.

My husband and I want to support the island businesses during this catastrophic time. So we inquired APRIL 22, 2020 • Vol. 28, No. 26 at many island restaurants about what actions they are ▼ Publisher and Editor taking to ensure patrons’ safety.

Bonner Joy, news@islander.org ▼ Editorial Many support social distancing but staff should be Lisa Neff, editor, lisa@islander.org wearing face masks and handling food properly.

ChrisAnn Allen, chrisann@islander.org Also, are waitresses and cashiers handling food Sandy Ambrogi, sandy@islander.org Joe Bird, editorial cartoonist and bags and credit cards and providing pens to sign Kevin Cassidy, kevin@islander.org receipts without wiping their hands, the pens or the Michael Dunn, michael@islander.org credit cards after each exchange?

Jack Elka, jack@jackelka.com Brook Morrison, brook@islander.org Some staff are engaging with customers closer Ryan Paice, ryan@islander.org than the advised 6 feet. ▼ Contributors Arthur Brice, arthur@islander.org Restaurant owners and managers, please, do everySarah Brice, sarah@islander.org thing possible to protect your patrons.

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Flabbergasted reader

I was flabbergasted to read that Holmes Beach commissioners decided to raise the business tax by 5%.

Why did they do this?

Because they can!

Apparently, our commissioners — except for Terry Schaefer — don’t realize some island businesses have been closed and the unemployment rate on the island has skyrocketed.

Their logic: Why not increase the hardship on businesses and customers even more?

Politicians still believe that a business tax is paid for by a business. They fail to realize the business is a transfer agent, taking the money from customers in the form of price increases and giving the tax money to the government.

So, the residents and visitors to Holmes Beach will pay more for services and goods and the commissioners will be happy that they don’t have to cut their budget.

Robert Smolenski, Holmes Beach

Donations for women

On behalf of the Women’s Resource Center of Manatee, I would like to thank the women who donated during our clothing drive at Duffy’s Tavern.

Many thanks The assortment of work clothes, shoes, handbags I would like to acknowledge and thank island and jewelry donated March 14 was amazing.

Very touching were the women on vacation who businesses on behalf of the Annie Silver Community brought in things they were still using, washed and Center in Bradenton Beach.

I would like to thank them for their support of the pressed, saying, “I can replace these things when I am home” or “Marvelous idea, I’ll start doing this for my weekly bingo prize drawings. local WRC.” We couldn’t do it without you.

And a grateful thanks as always to Duffy’s Tavern, Thanks a million.

PLEASE, SEE OPINION, PAGE 7 Kit Redeker, Bradenton Beach

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From the archives

10&20 years ago

From the April 19, 2000, issue

• Anna Maria commissioners learned that because use of the city pier as a restaurant was grandfathered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the pier must remain open to the public to have a restaurant. The pier was in need of about $200,000 in repairs, but potential leases did not want to spend the money.

• More than 200 people attended a presentation in Bradenton by Arvida Corp. officials about the company’s planned 868-unit condominium project on north Perico Island. Many attendees protested the project.

• Installation of a new traffic light at the intersection of Gulf Drive and Manatee Avenue was scheduled for October 2000, a Florida Department of Transportation official said. The Holmes Beach City Commission had rejected a roundabout for the location.

Flying into paradise on AMI the postcard includes representation of the Holmes Beach airfield, as well as the yacht basin, boats and boat docks and a vista of green trees on the horizon in the city, circa 1955, at the 5600 block of Marina Drive. The basin was dredged in 1950 and served as an amenity to the nearby Holmes Beach Yacht Club, which became Pete Reynard’s Yacht Club Restaurant and, now, Waterline Resort. Islander Photo: Courtesy Herb loomis manatee county Postcard collection, manatee county Historical records library oPInIon continued from PAge 6

which gave us a place for most of the day to collect and sort.

They do this every year. They also keep a large box in the restaurant for donations the week before the event and it’s usually well filled. They are so generous.

If you have items to donate during the year, you may drop them off at resource center, 1926 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

Denise Johnson, Holmes Beach

What a town!

It is amazing, though not at all surprising, to witness our town come together to work through one crisis after another.

Not long ago, we were struck by Hurricane Irma.

The storm came in September 2017, a time typically spent regrouping from a long, busy summer season of visitors. We quickly prepared our homes and businesses and evacuated, not knowing if what we built over the years, even decades, would still stand when we returned. Upon the storm’s passing, many of us flocked back to the island in the dead of the night, anxious to learn what took place in our absence.

We returned to a dark, almost desolate island.

There were no lights, no air conditioning, no refrigeration and, in some cases, no water. None of the comforts we left behind, but our buildings remained and our homes were not flooded.

While we were spared from the worst devastation that Hurricane Irma brought, there was still work to be done. We came together as a community. At the direction of city leaders, our public works team labored day and night to clean up debris from the storm, while first responders helped where they were needed and the power company brought electricity back to the island.

Slim’s Place was one of the first restaurants to open, serving beers and burgers from an outdoor grill. We were all grateful, and we joined the camaraderie while waiting our turn to open.

On the north end of the island, it took about 10 muggy days to bring life back to near normal.

Our streets were cleared and some landscaping was restored, our businesses reopened and our beaches were enjoyed again by residents and visitors alike. We thanked the city and its team, police and fire district, and the utility companies for their tremendous roundthe-clock effort in restoring life on the island and we moved on. Hurricane Irma faded to a distant memory.

We all thought that this was the worst of it.

COVID-19 changed all that. We had no means to prepare for a pandemic, and it could not have come

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at a worse time than now. It was the beginning of our busiest season, the time our island comes alive and our businesses and employees flourish.

In a matter of days, when we are usually busy, excited and fully staffed, hundreds, perhaps thousands, of full-time and seasonal workers were suddenly unemployed with no income and failing access to unemployment compensation. Think, for example, about the cleaning businesses serving our weekly and monthly visitors. These family-run services are paid week-to- week, hand-to-mouth, feeding and housing themselves and their families, and their income dried up in the blink of an eye.

Certainly everyone involved (sadly, save a few) are determined to reopen as soon as safely possible to end the hopelessness many families are experiencing.

Since no one can conclusively see the end to the pandemic, it may seem hopeless, but hope shines through in the actions of the people, the community, here on the island.

Mayor Dan Murphy and his team have worked diligently to keep the city compliant with state orders and county guidelines while maintaining the maximum possible freedom for the residents and visitors who are still here. The sheriff’s deputies have communicated and enforced the guidelines clearly and calmly.

In Holmes Beach, the mayor works diligently to protect the city stamped with her family name and legacy, while the chief of police is tireless in his effort to see every order is implemented. Everyone is attempting to mitigate this disaster and, while not everyone agrees on the means of doing so, there is no doubt that all are motivated by public safety.

The oft repeated phrase “We are all in this together” abounds. Some businesses were able to pivot, remain open and make ends meet, while others stay open regardless of their losses in order to keep their staff. The biggest encouragement during this time is

From the April 21, 2010, issue

• Anna Maria residents organized a committee to recall Commissioner Harry Stoltzfus and began circulating petitions to remove him from office.

• Holmes Beach commissioners and Mayor Rich Bohnenberger decided to write county commissioners opposing a new concessionaire at Manatee Public Beach and supporting P.S. Beach Associates, the current operator of the cafe and store.

• Bradenton Beach commissioners authorized Vice Mayor Bob Bartelt to sign a contract with the state for the city’s recreational boating plan, which was to include a mooring field south of the Historic Bridge Street Pier.

— lisa neff

the residents who are going out of their way to support those who need it the most. Some are continuing to pay their housekeepers even though they cannot come to their homes, and others are visiting businesses, thanking them for being open and leaving significant tips, sometimes without making purchases. To those who are supporting our businesses in any way, shape, or form during this time, we thank you.

Our community has a history of coming together, supporting our neighbors and others through even the hardest of times. We will weather this storm, and we will be an even stronger community on the other side.

Just as Hurricane Irma became nothing more than a faded memory, this too shall pass and the most significant memory will be the actions of our incredible community as we rallied to recover.

Just like many of you, our roots are here and we are proud to be part of it all.

The Poppo’s Family

Allie Sykeny, general manager

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Island houses of worship flourish despite CoVID-19 By chrisAnn Allen islander reporter

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing people to find new ways to stay connected to their communities.

And for some Anna Maria Island churches, bridging the social distance through livestreaming services and Zoom video meetings is challenging and rewarding.

“Everyone is talking about flattening the curve.

We are just trying to flatten the technology learning curve,” the Rev. Doug Kings of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Holmes Beach said April 15, with a laugh.

“But we are rising to the new circumstances.”

Kings said the church was meeting its technical issues head-on and congregants were tuning in to the church’s Facebook page from around the country for online religious services and meditations.

He said a 91-year-old member learned how to use her smart TV so she could watch the church’s services on a big screen.

The church plans to continue online services after the pandemic passes, according to Kings.

“It’s a great way to connect with our snowbirds, which is a big part of our community,” he said.

The Rev. Ed Moss of CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, said April 15 that his church also received a positive response to its online services.

He said the church’s congregation now comprises small groups and group leaders check in with their members through Zoom meetings.

He added, “A lot of our people are calling each other every week to check in. Everybody is on the radar screen.”

And while people cannot put their tithe in a collection plate during services, members continued to donate in March and April.

Moss said contributions remained steady since the church closed its doors to in-person activities in

March.

“I don’t believe there’s been any change, whatsoever,” Moss said. “Because that’s just the nature of our people and their strong faith.”

Kings also said donations to Gloria Dei were holding up, with checks delivered in the mail, dropped at the office and deposited via an electronic giving option.

Prior to the pandemic, the electronic payment system rarely was used, but now more people are contributing online, he said.

“That’s been really gratifying,” Kings said.

The Rev. Dr. Bob O’Keef, of Roser Memorial

Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, shared similar news.

“Roser is doing very well financially,” he said April 15. “We made a written appeal to our members and they responded faithfully and generously.”

O’Keef said Roser’s is ahead of its budget.

As the spread of the novel coronavirus continued April 16 to head toward a crest, Moss said continued faith provided hope.

“It’s sad that we cannot meet face-to-face,” Moss said. “But the bigger thing is people’s true walk with Jesus and that is going as well as ever.”

Gwendolyn Brown

announce this to all of you and to please pray for her.

So for those of you that say that you don’t know anybody and can’t put a name to this, Commissioner Gwen Brown, rest in peace.”

On social media, the county posted, “County commissioners and county staff extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Gwen Brown, who was Manatee County’s first African-American county commissioner.”

Brown also was the first African-American commissioner to chair the board, as well as served on the Manatee County Port Authority and Manatee County Civic Center Authority.

Her district included parts of Bradenton, Palmetto, Ellenton and Samoset.

She received her associate’s degree in liberal arts from Manatee County College, her bachelor’s degree in education from Florida Atlantic University and her master’s and doctorate degrees from Nova University, according to her biography posted to votemanatee.org, the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections website.

She worked in education in Manatee County, specializing in early childhood learning and literacy, and

Obituaries

Former Manatee County Commissioner Gwendolyn Brown died April 17 of complications from COVID-19. She was 68.

Brown, of Palmetto, served as District 2 commissioner 1994-2010.

Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore announced Brown’s death during an emergency board meeting held April 17 to discuss health and welfare in the midst of the Brown pandemic.

“She was at home,” said Whitmore, an at-large commissioner who lives in Holmes Beach.

She continued, “Her family asked me to publicly

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Services and entombment will be in Frankfort.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ladies Auxiliary American Legion Post 341 in Lexington, Kentucky. Online condolences may be expressed at www.clarklegacycenter.com.

Mrs. Haydon is survived by her life partner of more than 15 years, Larry Simons; daughter Paula Barnes of Lexington; son Heath Barnes of Versailles; siblings Linda Twiss of Ohio, Jerry Bristol of Florida, Jacquelyn Bradner of Ohio, Linda Balzhiser of Ohio, Rhoda Avenell of Georgetown and Jan Kestler of Georgetown; grandchildren Lucinda England, Chelsea and husband Kyle Stork, Haley England and Corey and wife Anna Barnes; great-grandchildren Grayson Barnes, Willow Barnes and Luna England; cousin Glen Patricia Jean Brumback Hawkins of Georgia; uncle Nathan “Tommy” Power of Haydon Vermont; 21 nieces and nephews; many great-nieces Patricia Jean Brumback Haydon, 70, of Cortez, and -nephews; numerous cousins; and her cat, Sissy. died April 9.

She was born in Georgetown, Kentucky, and was David ‘Davey’ A. Miles a native of Versailles, Kentucky.

David “Davey” Miles, 97, died April 13.

She was the daughter of Martha Power and Wm. He will be remembered for his amazing loving and Raymon Anderson and Jack Brum- giving spirit, his wit and always looking at the brighter back of Georgetown. side of life.

She was a member of HillsHe worked at Mack Trucks and then owned several boro Baptist Church and attended Dave’s Coffee Shops in New Jersey.

Kingsway Assembly of God in VerAfter moving to Anna Maria, he served as custosailles. dian at Roser Memorial Community Church for many She attended Woodford County years.

Haydon High School in Versailles and KenAfter retiring, he was still very involved with the tucky State University in Frankfort activities of the church and eventually became their and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary American “ambassador.”

Legion Post 341 in Lexington.

He was married to Beverly.

She retired from Kentucky state government and A memorial service will be held at a later date. had many friends in that state, as well as many spe- Donations may be made to Roser Memorial Commucial friends in Cortez, where she lived for more than nity Church’s Trustees Special Memorial Fund, P.O. seven years and was involved in the Florida Institute Box 247, Anna Maria FL 34216. for Saltwater Heritage.

Mr. Miles is survived by his children, Sandy, She loved all of her friends and family deeply and David “Duke” and Sharon O’Connor; granddaughenjoyed doing special things for them in addition to ter Katie O’Neill; great-grandchildren Alexis, Jordan helping others throughout her life. She attended Long- and Madison; and many extended family members and boat Island Chapel on Longboat Key. good friends.

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also worked as a professor at Nova Southeastern University.

She was a community leader, involved in the Democratic Women’s Club of Manatee County; Turners Chapel AME, Gamma Rho Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Leadership Manatee and the CEO Roundtable.

She received numerous awards and recognition from community agencies.

And, during her campaigns for office, she noted as one of her accomplishments her push for a prescription card program for Manatee County citizens regardless of their economic status.

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Sinclair ‘Bubba’ Gurnee Stewart Jr.

Sinclair “Bubba” Gurnee Stewart Jr., 93, of Anna Maria, died April 15 at Stonehenge Assisted Living facility in Blairsville, Georgia.

He was born Jan. 27, 1927, in Montclair, New Jersey, to Sinclair G. and Jeanne Elisabeth Chaffee.

He proudly served as a U.S. marine at the end of World War II. He enjoyed family, friendships, Stewart fishing, boating, grilling, tennis and exercising.

He and wife Martha retired to Anna Maria in 1990.

They were very active in the Anna Maria community, including at the Center of Anna Maria Island, Roser Memorial Community Church, bridge club and the Anna Maria Island Historical Society. They received the Anna Maria Citizens of the Year award in 2007.

He owned and operated Georgia Oak Floor Distributors for more than 30 years.

The Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville, Georgia, was in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made online at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com. A memorial service and celebration of life is being planned for a later date at Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Memorial donations may be made to the church.

Mr. Stewart is survived by daughter Leigh and husband Mike Fann of Blairsville, Georgia; son Andy and wife Debbie of Cumming, Georgia; daughter Jill and husband Calvin Ogle of Sandpoint, Idaho; son Ray and wife Angela of Suwanee, Georgia; grandchildren Phillip and Scott Fann, Emily Ogle Wirick and Eddie, Madelynn, Ryan and Sam Ogle; and 12 great-grandchildren.

For a friend’s remembrance of Bubba Stewart Jr., please go to page 10.

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Manatee County clamors for COVID-19 testing

By ChrisAnn Allen Islander Reporter

People are getting restless.

But Manatee County has a ways to go before social distancing measures intended to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus are lifted.

Foremost, the county must test a higher percentage of the population — about 37,000 more people — before securing accurate data.

The Florida Department of Health reported 417 confirmed positive cases in the county as of April 19, out of 2,445 people tested, totaling 17.1%. Two of the positive cases are not Florida residents.

The department reported 26,314 positive cases statewide April 19, out of 262,495 people tested, totaling 10.1%.

A Holmes Beach resident was the first known person to test positive from Anna Maria Island. By April 19, two people tested positive on the island — one in Holmes Beach and one in Bradenton Beach.

Also as of April 19, Manatee County ranked 10th in positive cases out of 67 counties and 31 county residents died due to the virus, totaling 7.4% of positive cases resulting in death, compared with 2.9% statewide.

Of the deaths in Manatee County, 13 were residents or staff of long-term care facilities.

Statewide 774 people had died of COVID-19, as of April 19.

Projections the week of April 6 predicted the state peak in cases would be April 21, according to the Institute of Health Metrics Evaluation.

However, projections April 17 pushed the surge in fatalities and medical equipment needs to May 3.

Jacob Saur, the county’s public safety director, told county commissioners meeting via Zoom April 17 that while Hillsborough County had the most positive cases in the Tampa Bay region, when broken down by ZIP code, Manatee County ZIP code 34208, with 66 positive cases, ranked highest per capita in positive cases in the state.

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Also, 60% of positive cases in the county affected people ages 45-84.

The number of deaths from COVID-19 doubled in Manatee County April 8-15, according to a chart provided by Barnett.

He said the county had a 60% increase in positive tests April 8-15, compared with 43% statewide.

“In conclusion, Manatee County has not yet achieved the flattening of the curve,” Saur said.

Testing concerns During the April 17 meeting, County Commissioner Misty Servia asked Saur why Manatee County received less testing than Sarasota County.

As of April 19, 3,417 people were tested in Sarasota County, compared with 2,445 people tested in Manatee County.

Saur said Manatee County recently received specimen collection kits from China that the state said were not usable, and there was a shortage until the state provided more tests.

“The state has run out of tests,” he said.

Saur said he and county administrator Cheri Coryea, and Dr. Jennifer Bencie with the Florida Department of Health Manatee County, planned to meet April 20 with “local private donors” to purchase the next round of testing.

He said long-term care facilities were the county’s top testing concern.

Saur said the state provided instant management teams to care facilities in the county that were pushing tests for workers and residents. He added that the

health department placed some facility workers under involuntary quarantine.

“Quarantine” means restricting the movements of individuals who were, or might have been, exposed to a contagious disease. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has the authority to enforce an involuntary quarantine at home if the individual is a risk to others and refuses voluntary quarantine.

As of April 17, two long-term care facilities accounted for about 25% of the positive cases in the county, and 120 positive cases were documented at eight LTCFs, ranking the county fourth in the state for cases at such facilities.

Saur also said Manatee Memorial Hospital and Manatee County Rural Health Services, both in Bradenton, purchased their own tests.

He said that none of the county testing facilities had rapid testing kits, so results required 5-7 days.

Barnett said the county would need to test 10% of the total population of more than 400,000 people, to accurately gauge spread.

As of April 19, 0.6% of the county’s population had been tested. “Of those who have tested in Manatee County, you really need about a 10% sample of an entire community to statistically estimate with significance what the true impact is,” Barnett said. “And we’re not there yet.”

Saur said testing about 40,000 people in the county “is not going to be possible prior to opening back up and getting back to work.”

Commission Chair Betsy Benac said the county must make increased testing top priority.

“We do have to reach out to our governor. We do have to reach out to our legislators,” Benac said. “We need more testing in Manatee County. We’ve got to turn this corner.”

Remembering ‘Bubba’ Sinclair Stewart Jr. In what seems a bygone age, although not in fact that long ago, I would sit on “Bubba” Sinclair Stewart’s porch and argue about politics.

He, an avowed Republican, was a staunch supporter of George W. Bush. I, a Swiss-based Scot spending some time in United States, had no right to be anything, although I am naturally a Democrat.

We would argue back and forth, occasionally scoring points against the other, sharing a glass of wine or two and putting the world to rights in happy companionship.

My friend died April 15.

He was 93.

To say he was a one-off is an understatement.

He was charismatic, opinionated, generous and hospitable and loved everything about Anna Maria Island.

Retiring in 1990 with wife Martha, he became a fixture on the island.

An Islander of the Year, he fished from his boat, played tennis and bridge and rode his bike.

In later years, he ran a bridge club, expertly balancing the fluctuating numbers and talents who presented in the community center and later, Roser Memorial Community Church.

He was a staunch supporter of many community initiatives, in particular the Anna Maria Island Historical Society.

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I moved next door to him in 2001 and this was the tail end of his most active retirement.

Soon the boat was gone and he gradually found tennis too much as well.

Never politically correct, he reflected many of the views about race and sex of his generation and upbringing.

However he had a sagacity about life and work and family that transcended background, age and nationality and became a strong bond between us.

Life was not always easy for him. He understood the value of work, to better oneself and to give a sense of self. On occasion, he gave laborers who helped him thousands of dollars, with encouragement about what they could do to make their lot a better one.

He believed in work as central to one’s purpose.

He was proud of his children and their children, and loved their visits, but also loved them to leave, because he was independent and happy with his routines.

Real, international intergenerational friendships are rare, but he was a true friend, asking nothing, expecting nothing, but offering so much.

He left a hole for many on the island when he went north. He left a bigger one now. ­— By Alistair McLeish

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Community groups facing challenges, seeking ‘giving’ boost By lisa neff islander editor

The opening bell sounds at noon April 28.

And for 24 hours, more than 700 community groups, many hit hard by COVID-19 care and cautions, will rally people to donate to the 2020 Giving Challenge hosted by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

Financial support for the challenge comes from the Patterson Foundation, which will match dollar for dollar up to $100 per donor per organization.

Anna Maria Island groups that will drive donors online include Friends of Manatee County Animal Services, Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island, Wildlife Inc., Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra, and the Center of Anna Island.

These groups and others on the island were geared up for a high season of activities and fundraising when the first cases of the novel coronavirus were reported in the United States. Directives instituting limits on public gatherings and requiring social distancing, as well as organizations’ concerns for health and safety, ended the island’s spring tourist season.

“The pandemic that we are all navigating together and separately has made this year’s Giving Challenge

that much more significant,” Chris Culhane, executive director of the Center of Anna Maria Island, said April 17. “With small businesses and individuals all feeling the crunch of less revenues and an uncertain timeline for when we can all exhale, there is an opportunity to show some love to your favorite nonprofit organization. This is a time when an act of generosity will speak volumes about our heart.”

Participating Cortez-based groups include the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage and Friends of the Florida Maritime Museum.

Other participants with island connections include Moonracer No Kill Animal Rescue, Mayors Feed the Hungry, Keep Manatee Beautiful, Just for Girls, Special Olympics Florida, Literacy Council of Manatee County, Women’s Resource Center, Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee, Suncoast Waterkeeper, Mote Marine Laboratory and TIFF’s Initiative.

TIFF’s Initiative, founded by island worker Christine Olson to improve family notification in an emergency, is participating for the first time in the challenge.

“It couldn’t be a better time with all that’s going on to raise awareness and make sure families can be reached in an emergency,” Olson said in an appeal for

people to register emergency contact information via toinformfamiliesfirst.org and for support in the Giving Challenge.

The challenge is open to 501(c)(3) charities that serve Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties, boast records of transparency and have profiles at thegivingpartner.org.

The profiles state missions, as well as detail how donations might be spent.

The community center’s profile, for example, invites donors to contribute $50 toward staff salaries and program expenses or $100 toward member scholarships.

AMICCO invites donors to become “friends” for $100 or “benefactors” for $1,000.

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In addition to raising money from individuals, the ARTS & SPORTS & nonprofits will compete in the Giving Challenge for ENTERTAINMENT OUTDOORS cash prizes.

For example, the Patterson Foundation will award LOOKING AHEAD ON AMI LOOKING AHEAD OFF AMI $51,000 in prizes to nonprofits that cultivate the highOct. 17, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Bayfest, Oct. 23, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Golf Tourna- est number of unique donors during the challenge.

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The challenge will be conducted online at givingpartnerchallenge.org from noon Tuesday, April 28, to KIDS & GOOD TO KNOW 11:59:59 a.m. Wednesday, April 29.

FAMILY SAVE THE DATES The community foundation said checks would be sent to nonprofits by July 1.

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Monday, Sept. 7, Labor Day.

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The larger deliveries make Coover feel better about not being able to do her weekly Cortez route.

Jennifer Coover would push away from her desk She feels confident her people are being served. in Holmes Beach one day a week to deliver Meals on Still, she said she’s looking forward to resuming Wheels in Cortez. her mid-week routine.

With about 10 stops on her route, meal deliveries “Absolutely I will return to deliveries, as soon as would take up about two hours. they say we can,” she said.

She started the routine 18 months ago. She ended the routine in early April, when Meals on Wheels PLUS staff decided it was too risky for volunteers to continue deliveries amid the outbreak of COVID-19. How to help …

The deliveries continue, but Meals on Wheels staff • Moonracer Animal Rescue seeks volunteers to carry out the work. offer foster and forever homes for rescued animals.

“Delivery wasn’t scary to me,” Coover told The Information: 941-345-2441.

Islander April 8. “I was careful. I sanitized between • The Roser Food Bank needs donations. Roser each delivery and kept my distance. I actually had Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna no direct contact with the people receiving the food Maria, administers the pantry, supported by All Island boxes.”

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Coover has lived for 13 years in Holmes Beach, • CrossPointe Fellowship offers help dealing with where she works from home with a flexible schedule the COVID-19 outbreak, including grocery shopping. that enabled her to volunteer her time for meal deliver- Information: 941-778-0719. ies.

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Firefighter welcomes first responders to island respite Firefighter Mike Wilcox owns property on Anna Maria Island, where he plans to retire one day.

But right now, the Miamisburg, Ohio, resident is offering the three-unit Casa Coconut AMI at no charge to first responders who might need to quarantine or isolate somewhere other than their own homes to avoid infecting family members with the new coronavirus.

Wilcox said the offer was for Manatee County first responders and was communicated at command staff meetings for fire and rescue, after clearing the plan with Holmes Beach officials, including Police Chief Bill Tokajer.

“We are very appreciative of the offer. It is helpful to have the option so they could safely isolate on the island, in comfort, while separated from friends and

loved ones,” Tokajer told The Islander. “It is definitely something we would take part in if the need arises.”

Wilcox encouraged others to offer empty rentals to first responders in a post on the Anna Maria Island Vacation Rental Owners’ Facebook page.

“The loss of a large portion of high season income has been a painful blow to us, as it has for all of the vacation rentals on AMI,” Wilcox said. “I wanted to make something good of a bad situation.… If I can help protect other first responder’s families by allowing them to use something that I am unable to use, it would be a small victory in a war of losses.”

Wilcox said April 9 that first responders can contact him via casacoconutami.com.

— chrisAnn Allen and sandy Ambrogi

mike Wilcox, a fire lieutenant in miamisburg, ohio, stands April 11 at the door of casa coconut Ami in Holmes Beach. islander courtesy Photo

First responders, medical workers share salute representatives of the West manatee fire rescue district wait among a lineup of emergency vehicles and fellow first responders April 17 prior to a 30-second “lights and sirens” salute to workers at Blake medical Center, 2020 59th St. W., Bradenton. RIGHT: Medical workers reciprocate with signs of appreciation for the manatee county ems, fire districts and law enforcement branches that organized a demonstration to thank them for their part in the fight against coVid-19. islander Photos: chrisAnn Allen

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Construction in rights of way is expected, as well as increased truck traffic and heavy equipment operations.

• Cortez Road and 119th Street West in Cortez: Work to realign the intersection of 119th Street West on Cortez Road/State Road 684 continues. Drivers can expect lane closures on Cortez Road from 123rd Street West to 86th Street West 10 p.m.-6 a.m. and on the south side of 119th Street West during the same period.

Pedestrians can expect sidewalk closures.

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Bradenton Beach’s Sunshine lawsuit hearing pushed to June By ryan Paice islander reporter

A final decision on fees in Bradenton Beach’s Sunshine Law dispute must wait until summer.

Judge Edward Nicholas of the 12th Judicial Circuit, during an April 15 telephone hearing, approved defendant John Metz’s motion to postpone an April 29 hearing regarding attorney fees until 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 10, according to Michael Barfield, a paralegal working for Bradenton Beach.

Nicholas ruled in July 2019 that former Bradenton Beach planning and zoning board members Metz, Reed Mapes, Patty Shay and Bill Vincent, as well as Scenic WAVES Committee members Tjet Martin and Rose Vincent violated Florida’s Government-in-theSunshine Law in 2017 while discussing city issues via emails and at meetings for the now-defunct grass-roots group Concerned Neighbors of Bradenton Beach.

Nicholas ruled the city was entitled to recover

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attorneys’ fees and costs from the defendants, but left the amount to be determined in mediation sessions between the parties.

If a settlement can’t be reached before the hearing in June, Nicholas may determine the amount.

Barfield said April 15 that Nicholas directed the city to supplement its discovery responses related to

attorney’s fees.

Martin told The Islander that day that Nicholas did not address Bradenton Beach’s motion for sanctions against Mapes for allegedly violating the confidentiality of mediation negotiations by disclosing some information, which was reported Jan. 29 by The Islander newspaper.

BOLO blue pickup Video surveillance April 13 shows someone taking a bicycle and loading it on a blue pickup truck. islander courtesy Photo

staff reports

Island police reports

Anna Maria April 12, 400 block of South Bay Boulevard, suspicious person. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a suspicious person. No additional information was available.

April 12, 200 block of Willow Avenue, suspicious circumstances. The MCSO responded at about 6:50 a.m. to a report of an unsecured property. A deputy secured the door and notified a rental agency.

April 12, 100 block of South Bay Boulevard, trespass complaint. The MCSO responded to a trespass complaint at the Anna Maria City Pier. The complainant said people were walking on the pier, which is under construction and not open to the public.

April 13, 100 block of South Bay Boulevard, suspicious vehicle. The MCSO responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle at about 1 p.m. Upon investigating, deputies determined the call was about a derelict sailboat being dealt with by Florida Fish and Wildlife law enforcement.

April 14, 500 block of South Bay Boulevard, trespass complaint. The MCSO responded to a trespass complaint at about 3:30 p.m. The complainant alleged three beachgoers went on private property.

April 15, 800 block of North Shore Drive, vandalism. The MCSO responded at about 6:30 p.m. to a report of vandalism. The complainant reported the removal of a posted sign warning against vehicles on the beach and that a person in a golf cart was observed hauling kayaks to the shore.

April 16, 100 block of South Bay Boulevard, suspicious person. The MCSO responded to a call at about 8:15 a.m. about a suspicious person near the Anna Maria City Pier and City Pier Park. A person was transported to a Salvation Army shelter in Bradenton.

Anna Maria is policed by the MCSO. Bradenton Beach April 9, 300 block of Bay Drive North, trespassing complaint. A vacation rental property owner reported someone entered the property without permission and left a mess. There was no sign of forced entry and no damage was done to the property.

April 11, 100 block of 12th Street South, burglary.

A man reported his truck was entered without permission. A revolver and $300 in cash were taken. An officer responded and tested the truck for fingerprints, but found none.

BBPD polices Bradenton Beach.

Cortez No new reports.

MCSO polices Cortez.

Holmes Beach April 10, Dunkin Donuts, 3302 E. Bay Drive, petit theft. A man purchased a drink and conned the cashier out of more than $100. The Holmes Beach Police Department was continuing the investigation.

April 10, 200 block of 69th Street, trespass. A man was staying with a female relative at a rental unit. The rental unit owner reported he was concerned the man was mistreating the woman. The man was issued a trespass warning and transported to a residence on

BBPD investigates bike theft Has anyone seen this person?

A tenant in Bradenton Beach reported to police April 14 that her bicycle was stolen April 13 from a property in the 100 block of 10th Street South.

A nearby security camera captured video of a person loading the bike into the bed of a blue pickup truck and driving away. The camera did not capture the license tag and the motorist has yet to be identified.

The Ariel sports bike has saddlebags, a light,

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April 11, 200 block of 67th Street, information. An HBPD officer was dispatched to assist code compliance with a violation of an order prohibiting vacation rental check-ins. The owner of the unit and the renter were given notices to appear for the violation.

April 12, 5200 block of Marina Drive, traffic.

While on patrol, an HBPD officer observed a vehicle without functioning taillights. Upon stopping the motorist, the officer confirmed the tag was registered to another vehicle and the driver had no insurance. The tag was seized, the vehicle was towed and the man was

and a custom seat. The complainant listed the value of the bike at $1,000, according to the Bradenton Beach police report.

BBPD officers searched the area for a suspect but found no one.

Witnesses with information on the bicycle or regarding the incident can contact the BBPD at 941778-6311.

— ryan Paice

issued citations for no taillights and no insurance.

April 14, 100 block of 68th Street, alcohol. While conducting a beach patrol, an officer observed a male and female drinking from cans of beer. The officers gave both people citations for alcohol on the beach.

HBPD polices Holmes Beach.

Streetlife is based on incident reports and narraIsland watch: In an emergency, call 911. To report information, call the MCSO Anna Maria substation, 941-708-8899; Bradenton Beach police, 941-7786311; or Holmes Beach police, 941-708-5804.

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Anna Maria City Pier on cusp of completion, to remain closed By chrisAnn Allen islander reporter

It could be finished by the end of April.

But safety must come first.

The new Anna Maria City Pier, 101 Bay Blvd., will not open to the public while the spread of COVID19 remains a threat.

The original pier opened in 1911 but was closed after it was damaged by Hurricane Irma in September 2017.

The city demolished the old pier in 2018 and commenced construction on the new pier.

The commission reached consensus April 9 to withhold opening the pier until social distancing guidelines are lifted.

The utility cables were connected the week of April 13, according to Mayor Dan Murphy.

He also said the fire marshal passed the fire suppression inspection, which allows the buildout to go forward on the bathrooms on the T-end. Completion â&#x20AC;&#x153;The only item delayed is permanent U.S. Coast should be by April 28.

Guard-required lighting on the T-end held up by manuConstruction on walkway and exterior lighting commenced the week of April 20 with completion in facturer, but in the meantime, temporary lights were installed,â&#x20AC;? Murphy said April 17, adding that permaa week, Murphy said. nent lighting fixtures should be in place by April 29.

Other work planned for the end of April included installation of security system wiring and cameras, benches and fish cleaning stations.

Bids to operate the restaurant and bait shop at the pierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s T-end were opened April 8.

Anna maria public works employees clean up the t-end April 17 at the new Anna maria city Pier, 101 Bay Blvd. the pier is nearly complete, but will remain closed until the spread of coVid-19 is controlled in manatee county or the state safer-at-home order is lifted. islander Photo: courtesy Anna maria

The city received bids from the Ugly Grouper, 5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, and Sean Murphy, owner of three restaurants, Beach Bistro, Eat Here and the Doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, all in Holmes Beach.

The city had 30 days to review the bids, but plans call for discussion at the city teleconference meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 23.

For the meeting agenda and teleconference instructions, visit the city of Anna Maria website at cityofannamaria.com.

Wind and waves buffet the new Anna maria city Pier April 16. the construction is nearing completion, but the pier, 101 Bay Blvd., will not open for fishing or sightseeing until the safer-at-home order for coVid-19 is lifted. islander Photos: chrisAnn Allen

A pavilion at the Anna maria city Pier, 101 Bay Blvd., holds construction materials April 13.

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New playground awaits safer play the new aviationthemed playground for toddlers at the Holmes Beach city field in the 5800-6200 blocks of marina drive nears completion April 16. the playground will remain closed until the governor’s safer-at-home order, including social distancing guidelines — intended to stop the spread of coVid19 — have been lifted, according to mayor Judy titsworth. islander Photo: chrisAnn Allen

Welcome to Holmes Beach the western parking area at the Kingfish Boat ramp, where the “Welcome to Anna maria island” sign beckons motorists, is filled with people — all properly distancing — and overflow for trucks and trailers April 18.

Bradenton Beach approves regs for roadside cell poles By ryan Paice islander reporter

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Cell poles are tall poles placed in rights of way to provide cellular coverage for small areas. Cell towers, already regulated by the city, are taller and provide a larger area of coverage.

While state law restricts local municipalities from regulating many aspects of the technology, cities can enact ordinances to regulate aesthetics, such as camouflage to blend poles into their surroundings, landscaping and location.

The new ordinance creates a registration process for service providers seeking to install cell poles in the city. The city can terminate registration if the company loses licensing to provide services, if a pole presents a public danger, if a pole is abandoned or if the registrant

violates the ordinance.

If the city terminates a registration, the company’s poles must be removed or sold to another provider.

City attorney Ricinda Perry said language protecting the city’s stormwater drainage infrastructure was added after the first reading.

Other regulations include: • Setting a standard 20-foot height for cellular poles and requiring a variance for taller poles; • Requiring cellular poles mirror the aesthetic of other nearby poles; • Prohibiting cellular poles impacting traffic on pedestrian walkways; • Charging building official Steve Gilbert to lead the review and appeal processes for proposed poles, and using his discretion to bring special cases before the commission.

Commissioners also reached consensus to add a provision requiring that cellular pole owners remove or upgrade the technology once they have reached the end of their “useful lives.”

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suzi fox, Anna maria island turtle Watch and shorebird monitoring executive director, holds up a sign April 17 that she uses to ask people to stay 10 feet from the AmitW AtV. the organization was practicing social distancing while on patrol for sea turtle nests. islander Photo: courtesy AmitW

Nesting notes

By ChrisAnn Allen

nesting sea turtles coming soon, preparations underway

Any day now. Any night.

It’s almost sea turtle time on Anna Maria Island.

And, as in years past, code officers in Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach are working with Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring to ensure the beaches are ready for nesting sea turtles.

For turtle watch and the cities, duties must be managed within the constraints of social distancing guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Season officially starts May 1, and data collection begins for AMITW when the first nest is discovered, but executive director Suzi Fox has been patrolling the beach on an ATV each morning since April 1, looking for signs of activity.

Fox said April 15 that turtle watch made changes in the volunteer team’s activities due to the coronavirus pandemic. She said she plans to limit her crew of volunteers from 67 people walking the beach to eight people on four ATVs looking for nests in the morning.

They plan to stake the nests and perform data collection.

In 2019, a record-breaking 535 loggerhead and nine green sea turtle nests were documented on the island. The first loggerhead nest was spotted May 1 at the south end of the Manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach.

South of AMI on Sanibel Island, a nest was laid April 15 by a loggerhead.

“The girls are here and they are looking to come in and nest,” Fox said.

She placed signs on turtle watch ATVs the week of April 13 asking people to keep their distance during patrols and suggested looking to the organization website at islandturtlewatch.com as a resource.

“The safety of the volunteers is the most important thing,” she said. “So the best thing the public can do for us — and themselves — is to stay back when you see us on the beach and go to the website or call with questions.”

The safety of sea turtles is a different matter.

An adult female sea turtle only leaves the water to dig a deep cavity on the beach, where she deposits a clutch of about 100 eggs. Sea turtles use their instincts — honed over more than 100 million years — to follow the light from the reflection of the moon and stars on the surface of the water to return to the Gulf of Mexico.

The same instincts guide hatchlings to the water when they emerge as a “spume” from the clutch to the sandy surface, where they crawl to the Gulf of Mexico.

But either journey — from beach to sea or back again —can be disrupted by lights visible to the sea turtle from the shoreline, or impediments such as beach equipment, tents, canopies, chairs and rafts, left on the shore overnight.

This means lighting visible from the shoreline must be sea turtle-friendly, with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-approved bulbs in low, shielded fixtures. It includes interior lights that must be shaded by blinds, curtains or tinted glass. And the nesting beach must be free of potential barriers to the sea turtles.

During nesting season, which runs through Oct. 31, code compliance in the three cities follow FWC guidelines and enforce state and local ordinances that provide safety for sea turtles and people.

Fox said most beachfront lighting appeared in com-

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But a lack of visitors and occupants in beachfront properties due to the limits of COVID-19 orders, also meant less lighting was visible from beachfront properties.

JT Thomas, Holmes Beach code compliance supervisor, said the order issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis prohibiting vacation rentals of less than 30 days through April 30 resulted in fewer noncompliant lights.

But that could change when the prohibition is lifted.

“There aren’t so many people out here, but that could shift,” Thomas said April 15. “Right now, everything is a moving target. So we will stay vigilant.”

Robin Evangelisto, Holmes Beach code enforcement officer, said code officers would typically attend an annual training session hosted by the Sea Turtle Conservancy of Gainesville, before nesting season starts. This year, due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19, the in-person training was postponed. As a result, Evangelisto is setting up a training session via Zoom for city staff, using a PowerPoint presentation with conservancy materials.

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Earth Day the earth day challenge is a 22-day series allowing people to take action today and tomorrow for the planet. islander images: earth day network

By Lisa Neff

Earth Day in every home

Earth Day celebrations on Anna Maria Island occurred at a dozen locations in 2019, 2018 and the years before.

Anna Maria Elementary School students celebrated with classroom and gardening activities. City governments observed the holiday with tree plantings.

Community groups marked Earth Day with beach cleanups.

But Earth Day 2020 — Wednesday, April 22 — will be celebrated differently.

We won’t gather for cleanups on the beach or plantings in the park neff because we can’t assemble in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Fifty years after the first Earth Day — when demonstrators flooded U.S. streets to protest pollution and students shut down campuses with teach-ins and walkouts — we’ll be observing the holiday in our homes.

So we’ve been invited by the Earth Day Network to take the Earth Day Challenge: “While we collecSome people began the challenge earlier this tively take action as individuals to bend the curve and reduce the spread of coronavirus, we cannot lose sight month. Others, including myself, will begin April of the bigger picture — our global climate crisis,” said 22.

Challenges include: EDN president Kathleen Rogers.

• Do a plastic audit.

“The intrinsic connections between human health • Compost creatively. and planetary health sparked the first Earth Day in • Take an Earth Day pledge.

1970 and today, we must rise to meet these dual crises • Create art for the Earth. again as Earth Day marks 50 years.”

• Recruit friends to the campaign.

• Become a citizen scientist.

• Eat a plant-based diet.

• Skype a scientist.

• Measure your carbon footprint.

• Plant trees.

And more.

Think about the first action — auditing plastic use — and the global nature of the campaign. A family on Anna Maria Island, self-isolating to stop the spread of the virus, will tally its plastic disposables and so might a family on Japan’s Akajima Island.

“This 22-day series will allow people to connect

through challenges to take action right now and every day for our planet,” Rogers said. “Because no matter where you are in the world, we are connected by a fierce and urgent determination to overcome our shared emergencies, be it coronavirus or climate change.”

The first Earth Day launched the modern environmental movement and led to the passage of landmark environmental laws, treaties and agreements.

This Earth Day, while a virus forces us to stay apart, we must come together for the cause.

This Earth Day still can be the world’s largest civic event.

Talks and teach-ins, messages and music

To mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the Earth Day Network will host a digital celebration 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at earthday.org.

The program will include messages from politicians, scientists, entertainers and activists, including Denis Hayes, an organizer of the first Earth Day.

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‘Litter gitter’ gathers snowbirds to clear beaches, roadways By sandy Ambrogi islander reporter

Dan Dwyer and “Chickie” Murphy hail from Ohio.

But they spend the winter collecting litter on a Florida island.

Dwyer started the ritual three years ago. He had been caring for his wife of more than 50 years, Alice, who was suffering from brain cancer.

She died and Dwyer retreated to his beloved home at Island Village in Holmes Beach.

“I needed something to keep my hands occupied and my mind busy after my wife died. I saw all the litter on the beach and decided to start cleaning it up,” Dwyer told The Islander.

Dwyer spends about five months a year on Anna Maria Island.

Now he is joined by a new love, Mary Beth “Chickie” Murphy. They met in Ohio and she travels with him to the island. She too collects litter.

“Chickie joins me collecting and we go about three days a week. During busy times — holiday weekends, holidays, spring break — we go five days a week,

the “litter gitters” pause at the manatee Public Beach earlier this year. the team includes Kieran casey, left, Brigid casey, dan dwyer and mary Beth “chickie” murphy. islander Photo: courtesy Julie dwyer

including all weekend,” Dwyer said.

Many mornings, armed with tongs, gloves and garbage bags, they collect cigarette butts, paper and discarded toys near the Manatee Public Beach.

Toys are placed in the beach’s lost-and-found bin.

The pair have been given the name “litter gitters”

by Island Village friends, who also made them shirts.

Lately, with the beaches closed due to COVID-19, trash has been light, Dwyer said.

“Mostly just butts from sunset watchers I think,” he said. So, the pair have moved their litter search to island streets.

They have covered Manatee Avenue to the Anna Maria Island Bridge, East Bay and Gulf drives in their cleanup efforts.

“It’s great exercise on top of helping to clean,” Dwyer said. “People honk and wave at us as they pass.

It makes us feel good to be helping.”

Dwyer and Murphy soon might return to Ohio, but had no set plans as of Islander press time.

“When we get back up there, we have to selfquarantine for 14 days due to the coronavirus. Part of us wants to get back and get that behind us so we can see our family and friends again,” he said.

Until then, the snowbirds will stay and collect the litter left by others.

“My dad doesn’t do this for any other reason than to keep the public beaches clean and family-friendly,” daughter Julie Dwyer wrote to The Islander April 11.

“I think he’s such an inspiration.”

USF completes Gulfwide survey of Deepwater pollution in fish With the 10th anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon disaster came the results of a massive Gulf of Mexico study.

University of South Florida marine scientists sampled more than 2,500 fish — 91 species — from 359 locations across the Gulf of Mexico. They found evidence of oil exposure in every fish.

The highest levels of pollution were in yellowfin tuna, golden tilefish and red drum.

The Deepwater spill began April 20, 2010, and was the largest marine oil spill in U.S. history. Nearly 4 million barrels of oil spilled into the Gulf before the gushing BP well was capped in mid-July 2010.

USF’s study, recently published in Nature Scientific Reports, represents the first comprehensive, Gulfwide survey of oil pollution launched in response to the spill, according to a news release from the school.

In the decade since the spill, USF scientists conducted a dozen expeditions to locations off the coastlines of the United States, Mexico and Cuba to examine polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons — the most toxic chemical component of crude oil — in fish bile.

“We were quite surprised that among the most contaminated species was the fast-swimming yellowfin tuna, as they are not found at the bottom of the ocean,

ing groupers, increased over time.

In another USF-led study, the team measured concentration of PAHs in the liver and bile of 10 grouper species. The yellowedge grouper had a concentration that increased more than 800% from 2011 to 2017.

Fish with the highest concentrations of PAH were found in the northern Gulf of Mexico, a region of increased oil and gas activity and in the vicinity of the Deepwater spill.

But oil pollution hot spots also were identified near Tampa Bay, suggesting that runoff from urbanized coasts may play a role in the higher concentrations of PAHs, according to the scientists.

“This was the first baseline study of its kind and it’s shocking that we haven’t done this before given the economic value of fisheries and petroleum extracuniversity of south florida marine scientists fish tion in the Gulf of Mexico,” said Steven Murawksi, from the gulf of mexico to test for oil pollution fola professor of fisheries biology at USF who led the lowing the deepwater Horizon disaster. islander international research effort.

Photo: courtesy usf The scientists noted that despite trends of oil contamination in fish bile, fish from the Gulf of Mexico where most oil pollution in the Gulf occurs,” said are tested for contaminants and are safe to eat because Erin Pulster, the study’s lead author and a researcher oil contaminants in the flesh are below public health in USF’s College of Marine Science. advisory levels.

Pulster also said exposure in some species, includ— lisa neff

Too darn dry? Check the data with water management district Last month was the driest March in more than 100 years in Manatee County, according to the Southwest Florida Water Management District.

“We are currently experiencing drier conditions than normal, which is a meteorological drought,” Granville Kinsman, Swiftmud’s hydrologic data manager, said in a news release issued in mid-April.

Kinsman The expert also answered a series of questions about rainfall patterns and the situation in the region.

Q: What is the normal rainfall cycle in central Florida?

Granville Kinsman: Our rainy season is … June through September, with average rainfall of about 7.8 inches each month. About 60% of our average annual rainfall is received during that time.

Our dry season is … October through May. During the dry season, our average rainfall is around 3 inches per month. Water levels typically decline in wells, lakes, rivers and springs during these eight months.

Q: Has this year been drier than normal?

GK: The current 12-month rainfall total has fallen to 0.6 inches below-average in our central counties and the southern counties — those south of Polk and Hillsborough, including Manatee — are now a much more significant 7.9 inches below average.

Q: Are we in a drought?

GK: We are currently experiencing drier conditions than normal, which is a meteorological drought.

The severity varies. … Our southern counties are much drier than other regions due to lower rainfall over the past year. As a result, we are seeing groundwater levels and rivers declining to below-normal levels.

Q: Are regional water resources healthy?

GK: Water resources are now showing the impacts of the below-normal rainfall, but public water supplies remain enough to meet demands if the public follows guidance to use water wisely and follows any water restrictions that may be imposed.

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April brings good inshore, offshore action to hungry fishers By capt. danny stasny islander reporter

Springtime fishing is coming in good.

Both inshore and offshore fishing offer great action for those looking to get out on the water and bait a hook.

And now that the boat ramps are open, access to the water is attainable for land-locked trailered boaters.

Fishing in the inshore areas of Tampa Bay and it’s adjacent waters is stasny providing plenty to do for those wishing to target the top trio of catch-and-release species — snook, redfish and spotted seatrout.

Many snook are being found by sportfishers along mangrove shorelines, where good title flow exists.

In the same areas, catch-and-release reds are adding variety to the snook bite. Free-lining live shiners as bait is working best for either species.

As for the catch-and-release trout, moving to slightly deeper grassy flat is proving to be advantageous. Again, areas where good tidal flow exists are producing the best opportunity to attract a trout to the hook. The combination of a jig head and soft plastic is working nicely. Free-lined shiners on a small hook also are a good bet.

For those inshore anglers in search of a species to catch and dine, Spanish mackerel are good choice right now.

Working over the artificial reefs in Tampa Bay and in the Gulf of Mexico is the best place to find these aggressive migratory fish. Free-lining live shiners as bait on a long shank hook is working best. Mixed in with the macks are jacks and ladyfish which, although they aren’t good eating, provide excellent action on

Hot tuna capt. Jason stock of Jm snooky charters shows off an offshore tuna catch from march 2019.

light tackle.

As a bonus, you may find mangrove snapper rising to the surface to feed on the free-lined shiners.

A limit of mangoes in the cooler is always a welcome sight on the homefront.

Moving offshore, high activity fish such as blackfin tuna, amberjack, kingfish and African pompano seem to be the highlight. All of these fish are strong fighters when on the line and can be taken home for dinner — especially the tuna. Free-lining live shiners or sardines is mainly attracting the action.

Once your arms are worn out, it’s probably a good idea to switch to some snapper fishing. Both yellowtail and mangrove snapper are being caught with some regularity depending on where you wind up fishing.

Chumming heavily with shiners and, in some cases, with the aid of a frozen chum bag, can entice these species up from the bottom. Free-lining small shiners combined with light leaders and small hooks is resulting in limits of some tasty fish.

Send high-resolution photos and fishing reports to fish@islander.org.

The silver king is staging in Tampa Bay — know before you go The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission made tarpon — tarpum, sabalo or silver king — catch-and-release in 2013. In addition, the following regulations apply when fishing for tarpon: • Gear used for tarpon is limited to hook-andline.

• Tarpon is a catch-and-release-only species, with the exception of the harvest or possession of a single tarpon when in pursuit of an IGFA record and in conjunction with a tarpon tag.

• Tarpon tags are limited to one per person, per year (except for charter boat captains).

• Transport or shipment of tarpon harvested with a tag is limited to one fish per person.

• One fish per vessel limit is created for tarpon harvested with a tag.

• People are allowed to temporarily possess a tarpon for photography, measurement of length and girth and scientific sampling, with the stipulation that tarpon more than 40 inches must remain in the water.

• Tarpon regulations extend into federal waters.

• Tarpon tag cost is $50 per tag.

• The use of treble hooks and similar multiple-point hooks is prohibited in conjunction with live or dead

Anna Maria Island Tides

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AM City Pier tides; Cortez high tides 7 minutes later — lows 1:06 later

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Use proper tackle • Use barbless, single, non-offset circle hooks for Tarpon handling guidelines natural bait.

Tarpon is an iconic saltwater fish. When handled • Use single hooks rather than treble hooks. properly, these large fish are more likely to survive and • Use tackle heavy enough to land the tarpon evade predators. quickly, minimize exhaustion and help the fish avoid Following the FWC guidelines can ensure the predators after release. tarpon fishery remains strong and viable.

• Tarpon over 40 inches must remain in the water Other tips unless a tag is used.

• Do not drag tarpon over the gunnel of a boat.

• Tarpon tags can be used exclusively for harvest • Use a dehooking tool. of a potential IGFA record-sized tarpon. Taxidermy • Tarpon smaller than 40 inches should be supported mounts can be made from length and girth measure- horizontally when removed from the water. Tarpon ments and a photograph. larger than 40 inches must remain in the water.

• Don’t tow a tarpon unless it is necessary to revive • Do not fish for tarpon when large predatory it. If you must tow, go as slow as possible while still sharks are in the area feeding. If sharks show up, move moving water over the gills. to another fishing location.

• Keep head and gills in the water.

• DO NOT GET IN THE WATER WITH A • Do not target tarpon from bridges or piers — TARPON! releasing tarpon from bridges or piers requires specialized lifting gear or cutting the line, which leaves long amounts of line trailing behind the fish. natural bait to harvest or attempt to harvest tarpon.

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Island real estate transactions

606 Foxworth Lane, Holmes Beach, a 2,233 sfla / 2,833 sfur 3bed/3bath/2car canalfront pool home built in 1970 on a 10,977 sq ft lot was sold 03/31/20, O’ Brian to Harrell for $1,100,000; list $1,175,000.

787 Jacaranda Road, Anna Maria, a 1,777 sfla 3bed/2bath/4car home built in 1987 on a 5,000 sq ft lot was sold 03/31/20, Levin to Patrick for $912,500; list $949,900.

308 65th St., Unit B, Fins Up, Holmes Beach, a 1,254 sfla / 2,510 sfur 2bed/2 1/2 bath/2car condo with pool built in 2018 was sold 04/01/20, Joseph to Funk for $821,300; list $849,000.

6403 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, a 1,751 sfla / 2,075 sfur 3bed/3bath duplex built in 1978 on a 9,270 sq ft lot was sold 04/01/20, Treacy to Anna Maria Island Retreats LLC for $640,000.

515 58th St., Holmes Beach, a 1,894 sfla 3bed/3bath canalfront home built in 1954 on a 7,860sq ft lot was sold 03/30/20, Spinoza to Sheline for $635,000; list $660,000.

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CALL AHEAD Islander clients and chamber members offer takeout meals and, in some cases, delivery, as of April 20: • 421 Sweet Treats.

• Anna Maria General Store.

• Back Alley Treasures.

• Bridge Tender Inn. • China 1.

• Cortez Cafe.

• Cortez Seafood Market.

• Cremesh European Restaurant • Cupcake Delights.

• Danny’s Pizzeria.

• Domino’s Pizza.

• Enrich Bistro.

• French Table Restaurant.

• Ginny’s & Jane E’s Bakery Cafe.

• Gulf Drive Cafe & Tiki.

• Harry’s Grill and Bistro.

• Harry’s Continental Kitchens Deli & Corner store, lBK. • Hometown Desserts.

• Hurricane Hank’s.

• Island Coffee Haus.

• Island Time Bar & Grill • Isola Bella Italian Eatery.

• J Burns Pizza.

• Joey D’s Chicago Style Eatery & Pizzeria.

• Lazy Lobster, LBK. • Lucky Frog, Bradenton.

• Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant, LBK. • Minnie’s Beach Cafe.

• Mr. Bones BBQ. • Ocean Star.

• Old Hamburg Schnitzelhaus.

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• Olympic Cafe.

• Oma’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant.

• Paradise Cafe, Bagels and Catering.

• Pier 22.

• Poppo’s Taqueria.

• Sandbar Restaurant.

• Scott’s Deli.

• Seafood Shack Marina Bar and Grill.

• Skinny’s Place and Skinny’s Food Truck.

• Slim’s Place.

• Smoqehouse.

• Solo’s Pizza.

• Subway.

• Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar. • The Donut Experiment.

• The Feast Restaurant.

• The Waffle Press.

• The Waterfront.

• Two Scoops Ice Cream and Yogurt.

• Tortilla Bay Southwest Grille.

• Tyler’s Homemade Ice Cream.

• Ugly Grouper.

• Vinny’s Italian Kitchen.

the feast declares in a window sign April 10 that the restaurant, 5406 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, is open 11:30-9 for pick up. islander Photo: lisa neff

Business assistance for dealing with CoVID-19 The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce distributed the following information to assist businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak.

• Manatee County Redevelopment and Economic Opportunity Department’s Recover Manatee Business Kit includes resources and information: mymanatee.org/recovermanatee.

• Florida Disaster.org offers an essential services list, as well as executive orders: floridadisaster.org.

Note: Funds may be renewed April 22.

• Save the Small Business Fund, a grant initiative from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, offers $5,000 grants for qualifying businesses that employee 3-5 people: savesmallbusiness.com.

• U. S. Chamber of Commerce resources, actions and responses: uschamber.com.

• U. S. Small Business Administration loans and processing: sba.gov. The SBA is not accepting new applications for the Paycheck Protection Program.

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Note: Funds expended as of April 19.

• Florida Disaster Loan to small businesses. The loan is a short-term, interest-free working capital loan: floridadisasterloan.org.

• Business Damage Assessment Survey: floridadisaster.biz.

• The Florida Chamber of Commerce offers updates: flchamber.com.

• Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Reemployment Assistance Service Center temporary wage replacement benefits: floridajobs.org.

• Reemployment Assistance Service Center provides temporary wage replacement: floridajobs.org.

• Florida Department of Revenue emergency orders, tax deadlines: floridarevenue.com.

• Florida Department of Health COVID-19 screening and prevention for businesses: flhealth. gov/covid-19.

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RELEASE DATE: 4/19/2020

New York Times Sunday Magazine Crossword

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BY JIM PEREDO / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ Jim Peredo of Lakewood, Wash., is a stay-at-home dad and former communications engineer in the Air Force. He got into crosswords by way of geocaching — posting puzzles online whose answers are geographic coordinates. (Search for “Team Peredox” for examples.) Jim counts himself as a Chamorro: Both his parents are Guamanian, although he himself has lived in Guam for only a year. This is his ninth puzzle for The Times and his second Sunday. — W.S.

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1 Orchestra heavyweights 6 Mushroom in ramen 11 When tripled, a comment of annoyance 14 ‘‘Oh, my!’’

18 It has a very big bed 19 One of a pair of explorers on the Missouri state quarter 20 Spring feature 21 Golden-rule word 22 Run-on sentence?

25 ____-by date 26 Common female middle name 27 Wax theatrical 28 Sharply dressed, shoewise?

30 Boring events 32 Bit of conniving 34 Five-letter world capital that locals spell as two words 35 Tempe neighbor 36 Passing comment?

38 Riding the waves 41 Something a bib catches 43 Busy Bee, for short 44 Single quote?

50 Doesn’t touch 55 Head to bed 56 Surreal finale?

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57 Big name in student grants 59 Order to attack 60 ____ Paradise, ‘‘On the Road’’ protagonist 61 Weapon associated with the film quote ‘‘Here’s Johnny!’’

63 Sack cloth 65 Hats, slangily 66 Just saying?

72 ____ Roddenberry, first TV writer on the Hollywood Walk of Fame 73 Ancient Greek poet sometimes called the Tenth Muse 74 Smear 75 Preschooler 77 Nickname for Baseball Hall-ofFamer Ernie Banks 79 When tripled, ‘‘etc.’’

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92 Briskly 93 Bring in 94 Self expression?

101 Trade jabs 104 Sports venue 105 “Outta luck!”

106 Magical powder 110 Prepped for surgery 112 Children’s-song refrain 113 Uma Thurman’s role in ‘‘Pulp Fiction’’

114 Yonder, in dialect 115 Old saw?

119 Anger 120 Spew anger 121 ____ Mitchell, creator of the Tonywinning musical ‘‘Hadestown’’ 122 Handle 123 ‘‘What are the ____?’’

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