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Tracking turtles.

Top Notch Send us your best: 2 Astheworldterns cast doubt on county plans. 6

AMe celebrates grads. 22

AMITW June 2 report: 104 nests and 143 false crawls.

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VOLUME 27, NO. 32

Charter review report delivered in HB. 3 HB approves community center funding. 4

The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992

The Islander editorial, reader letters. 6

county halts pine tree removal at coquina Beach

Op-Ed

10-20 YeArS Ago

From the archives. 7

Meetings

On the government calendar. 8 Save a date. 10

Happenings

Community announcements, activities. 11 New tech details tidal wave of traffic. 12

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter Manatee County’s plan to remove more than 100 Australian pine trees at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach came to a halt. Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie addressed county commissioners May 29 during a budget meeting, protesting the plan, which city commissioners agreed to oppose via communications with the county in a May 24 emergency meeting at Bradenton Beach City Hall. Chappie read from an email he sent May 24 to county administrator Cheri Coryea, asking county commissioners to save the

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trees along Coquina Beach parking lots and an access road, and to explain the plan at a city commission meeting. “The city of Bradenton Beach is adamantly opposed to the trees being removed,” said Chappie, a former county commissioner. “We are extremely hopeful the county will not follow through on such a disturbing act that would change the character of Coquina Beach.” The trees were slated for removal in a drainage improvement project that involves installing an underground drainage system, and laying pervious concrete for the access road and parking area.

A 10-inch excavation for curbing for a new access road would harm the trees’ surface roots and leave them in dangerous condition, according to a certified arborist hired by the county. So the county planned to have Woodruff and Son, its contractor on the project, remove the trees May 25-May 26, without a plan to replace the shade-providers. Coryea said the removal would remain on hold until county staff can review options, with a presentation of a report as soon as possible. Coryea said the arborist who said the PLEASE SEE COQUINA, PAGE 2

Kids celebrate summer @ AMIP Snooks Adams Day

BB Sunshine defendants offer settlement. 13 Bridge work ahead. 15 Summer safety. 16 Wildlife caregiver recalls past, eyes future. 17 Residents press replay on HB noise dispute. 18

Streetlife. 19 Gathering. 20 Obituaries. 20

AM authorizes waste service negotiations. 21

Nesting news. 24 Ties that bind, trees that tower. 25 Tarpon primer. 27 Strongman competition schedule set. 28 Fishers swarm AMI to hook a silver king. 29 ISL BIZ. 30 CLASSIFIEDS. 32 NYT crossword. 35

The Anna Maria Island Privateers provide the swords, West Manatee Fire Rescue provides the water spray June 1 and the kids have fun at Snooks Adams Day in Anna Maria. Islander Photo: Nenita Daguinotas

Alexis Burt, 8, left, and Jorden Trueblood-Robertson, 5, color pirate ships June 1 in the shade at City Pier Park in Anna Maria during Snooks Adams Kids Day with the Anna Maria Island Privateers. See more pics, page 14. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

Holmes Beach attacker, burglar sentenced to 35 years

By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter The victim is grateful to see justice carried out. Twelfth Circuit Judge Lon Arend sentenced Mark Lee Snyder, 56, to 35 years in prison on three felony counts for the burglary and attack on a Holmes Beach woman. Arend meted out two sentences May 28 to run concurrently, 30 years for Count I, a burglary of a dwelling with a battery, and Count II, an aggravated battery with great bodily harm to a victim age 65 or older. For Count III, a grand theft of $20,000-$100,000, the judge ordered a five-year sentence to follow the 30-year term of incarceration.

Snyder was given credit for 323 days of time served in the Manatee County jail since his July 3, 2018, arrest. “I do forgive you but that doesn’t mean you should not pay for your crimes,” Joan Pettigrew, a Holmes Beach resident since age 4, testified while looking at Snyder in a Manatee County courtroom. She and her adult sons, Brett and Derek Pettigrew, testified to the impact of the 2018 burglary and battery that took place at her home in the 500 block of 75th Street. At a table with his court-appointed public defender, Snyder read a statement and looked down during much of the proceeding.

In sentencing, the judge said it was not a simple burglary case and agreed with Brett Pettigrew’s testimony that it “could have easily become a homicide.” Brett Pettigrew said he watched while his mother had her scalp stapled together at Blake Medical Center in Bradenton and was told by emergency personnel how lucky his mom was. Had his mother not fought off Snyder and called 911, it could have been a homicide, he said. Derek Pettigrew spent 10 hours cleaning up blood and scalp after his mother’s attack. “Out of the horror,” he said, he realized what PLEASE SEE PRISON, PAGE 8

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The Islander’s 2019 Top Notch photo contest launches

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Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie appears before county commissioners May 28 to protest the proposed removal of more than 100 Australian pine trees at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach to make way for a drainage improvement project. Islander Screenshot: mymanatee.org

The Islander’s Top Notch contest begins anew. The contest celebrates what still is known as the “Kodak moment,” despite the widespread switch from film to digital technology. The contest includes six weekly front-page winners. Each will claim an Islander “More than a mullet wrapper” T-shirt or coffee mug. One weekly shot will take the top prize in the Top Notch contest, earning the photographer a $100 cash prize from The Islander and certificates from local merchants. A pet photo winner is announced in the final week. Please, note, each original JPG must be included in a single email with the name of the photographer; date the photo was taken; location and description, names of recognizable people; and address and phone number for the photographer. More rules and deadlines can be found online at www.islander.org. A past winner of The Islander’s Top Notch photogra— Bonner Joy phy contest.

lian pines) cause a lot of damage, since there are no homes there, I think they should take another look at it and save as many trees as they can,” Vosburgh said. COQUINA CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “But, if it’s necessary, cut the trees. trees should be removed revisited Coquina twice after “But I think it definitely needs shade over there,” and the assessments would become available in the she continued. “It does get really hot there.” staff report. Jan Vosburgh, a former Bradenton Beach city Past removal pushes and protests commissioner, said in a May 29 interview with The The county previously encountered backlash in Islander that she usually criticizes “tree-huggers” but May 2007, when it removed more than 80 Australian she supported the effort to find an alternative and save pines during a reconfiguration of Coquina parking lots the trees. She said she used to walk the Coquina Beach after a gang-related shooting at the beach. Trail daily before she injured her back. Six demonstrators protested the removal of the Vosburgh said the drainage improvement project is trees then, including several who chained themselves “badly needed” to relieve flooding issues at the beach to the trees. parking area, but flooding at the beach isn’t as bad Then, in August 2007, around 70 Australian pine now. trees were cut to make way for the county-led con“Even though my logic is that I think (the Austra- struction of the Coquina Beach Trail. Many of those

trees were replaced with native plants, according to The Islander archives. “These Australian pines and this situation with them is not a new situation, and it is obviously one we need to tackle and accomplish something,” County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh said May 28. She suggested the county explore options for replacing the pine trees. County Commissioner Carol Whitmore, who lives in Holmes Beach, said if the Australian pines are to be replaced, she would like to see shade trees not palm trees added. “I don’t know anything else about those trees except that they provide shade, and from what we saw this weekend, shade is invaluable,” County Commissioner Betsy Benac said, referring to the heat. “I certainly would want to do everything I can to save the shade.”

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HB commission hears final charter review ordinance, report

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter The Holmes Beach Charter Review Commission completed its task and presented amendments to the city commission. At a May 30 work session, the commission reached consensus on a draft ordinance for seven amendments to the charter, approved by the charter review commission and prepared by city attorney Patricia Petruff. The amendments would be placed before the electorate on the Nov. 5 ballot. Proposed amendments include: â&#x20AC;˘ Revision of the legal description of the city to include annexations; â&#x20AC;˘ Procedures for the conveyance or leasing of city land; â&#x20AC;˘ Budget amendments through resolution; â&#x20AC;˘ Concurrence of the commission for the mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s removal of department heads; â&#x20AC;˘ Elimination of the requirement that the city treasurer prepare the annual audit; â&#x20AC;˘ Deletion of the building and public works departments as charter departments; â&#x20AC;˘ Removal of human resources as a charter position;

â&#x20AC;˘ Transference of candidate filings for elections from the city clerk to the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office. CRC Chair Ed Upshaw reviewed his report, based on the CRCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s findings, for the commission. He said the biggest challenge the committee faced was the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future form of government. When the CRC considered the matter of retaining a strong-mayor or a city manager form of government, the vote was split, with Commissioners Claudia Carlson, Nancy Deal and Upshaw supporting a ballot question on the city manager form of government and Commissioners Sean Murphy and David Zaccagnino opposing the measure. The charter review process requires a supermajority vote â&#x20AC;&#x201D; at least 4-1 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to place an amendment on the ballot. Because the vote was split 3-2, the matter was not included among the ballot questions. Commission Chair Jim Kihm said he was disappointed the CRC couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t reach the required supermajority recommendation to allow residents to vote on form of government. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Contrary to the opinion of two members of your commission, data, that is facts, should not be ignored simply because they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t support your point of view,â&#x20AC;? Kihm said. Holmes Beach He said dismissal of the report created by the Charter 2018 committee formed to review the city governReview Comment, which concluded a city manager/administrator mission Chair would benefit Holmes Beach, showed a disregard for Ed Upshaw the committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work and for the electorateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability presents his to decide its form of government. report on the Kihm admonished the comparison made by CRCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s findings Murphy and Zaccagnino in their minority report to the May 30 to the cost of the town manager in Longboat Key, calling it city commisinaccurate, as Longboat Key has twice the budget and sion. Islander population of Holmes Beach and nearly three times as Photo: Chrimany employees. sAnn Silver Kihm said hiring a city manager would provide Esformes â&#x20AC;&#x153;long-term stability in running a city, rather than elect-

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ing a mayor every two years.â&#x20AC;? He added that a city manager could â&#x20AC;&#x153;aggressively go after grantsâ&#x20AC;? and would be skilled in contract negotiations. Charter Review Commissioner Nancy Deal, who was unable to attend the May 30 meeting, provided a statement for the record. Among her comments, she wrote, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The majority (of the CRC committee) was passionate, not necessarily in favor of a city manager form of government, but in favor of allowing Holmes Beach citizens to follow the American tradition of self-determination, of choosing their own form of government. The minority appeared to be passionate about not allowing citizens the right to choose their own form of government.â&#x20AC;? Commissioner Rick Hurst asked about combining two conflicting amendments â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the amendment requiring the mayor to seek commission approval to remove a department head, and the amendment eliminating the building and public works departments. But, there can be no changes made to the amendments. Petruff said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The charter review commission has finished its job.â&#x20AC;? According to state-mandated requirements for ballot questions and descriptions, the amendments must remain unchanged. She explained the CRC voted on its recommendation and presented it to the city commission, which now must send the ordinance to the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections to be placed on the ballot. If the electorate votes to approve conflicting amendments, Petruff said, the commission could adopt an ordinance circumventing the conflict, with the understanding that the ordinance could be amended by a future commission. The first reading and public hearing for the charter ordinance will be at the next city commission meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.

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Holmes Beach approves community center funding By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter Holmes Beach is stepping up to support the Anna Maria Island community with funding. At a May 28 meeting, commissioners voted 4-1 to approve $22,500 in funding to the Center of Anna Maria Island for fiscal year 2018-19. Commission Chair Jim Kihm voted “nay.” At a previous work session, the center’s executive director, Chris Culhane, and board chair David Zaccagnino requested $35,000 for youth programming. They presented the commission with the nonprofit’s updated financial records, which showed a net of $155,000 for July 2018 through March — a gain of $144,000 compared with March 2017. Culhane said this included a 10% revenue increase, but also lower costs because the center had not filled two salaried positions. In May, the center hired a new director of development, Jim McDaniel, and updated its budget to account for the hire. When Culhane and Zaccagnino returned to city hall May 28, they presented numbers through the end of April, which showed a gain of $112,000 for the year, compared with a loss of $14,000 at the end of April 2018. Zaccagnino said the gain is within $8,000 of the center’s projected budget for the fiscal year, which ends June 30. Zaccagnino said much of the money contributed for youth programming “goes back to the community.” “The summer youth programs help island parents who have to work to have childcare for their kids,” he

About 15 kids pose on a pedestrian bridge that crosses Lake LaVista inlet on North Bay Boulevard in Anna Maria March 26 during the Center of Anna Maria Island’s spring break camp. Islander Courtesy Photo: CofAMI said. “It’s your money, it’s my money, as taxpayers in Holmes Beach. So I want to assure you it’s going to a good cause.” Commissioner Carol Soustek said she is impressed with the center’s progress since last year. She asked what challenges the nonprofit faces for the future. Culhane said since the center is short-staffed and the facility is busy, staff burnout is a concern. Holmes Beach budgeted $22,500 for the center for 2018-19, the same amount contributed in 2017-18. Soustek recommended the city donate the budgeted amount for 2018-19.

Authorization approved, election process moves forward in Holmes Beach By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter Holmes Beach is preparing for the next fiscal year. And the November municipal election. The city May 28 also approved an agreement with Manatee County School District to fund the school resource officer at Anna Maria Elementary School. Commissioners authorized the mayor to approve contracts with costs not to exceed $10,000. City treasurer Lori Hill had asked for a resolution allowing the mayor to sign agreements with contractors provided that funds are approved and budgeted, the cost does not exceed $10,000 and the city attorney approved the contract. “It just gives us more flexibility to get things done in a timely fashion,” Hill said at a previous commission meeting. Additionally, the commission approved the first reading of an ordinance amending the city election code, authorizing the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office to administer municipal elections. The amendment removes the city clerk from the administration of municipal elections and authorizes the SOE to assume more responsibility for the election process, including canvassing and qualifying of candidates. The next municipal election will be Nov. 5, with qualifying the week of Aug. 26. Prior to the approval, Holmes Beach was the only city in the county to administer its elections. The commission unanimously approved both items without discussion. The final reading and public hearing of the election ordinance had not been scheduled as of May 29. In other matters, the commission approved a motion for the mayor to execute an agreement between the city and the school district that provides for a resource officer at Anna Maria Elementary for the 2019-20 school year. Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer said the salary for the resource officer, Joel Fleischer, would be split 70/30 between the school district and the city. Tokajer didn’t have the proposed reimbursement amount from the district May 28, but said it should be about $96,000 for the costs, salary and benefits for the program.

Commissioners Rick Hurst and Pat Morton agreed. Commissioner Kim Rash suggested a portion of the city’s contribution be allotted for senior programming. “I have no problem giving money if we’re helping everybody, and not one age group,” he said. Zaccagnino said Bradenton Beach has donated $5,000 annually for the Seniors Adventures program — a joint program between the Annie Silver Community Center in Bradenton Beach and the center. He said the Holmes Beach money supports the summer youth program, and the center would provide a detailed statement on how the money is spent. Kihm said the center has “really turned the ship around” over the past year, but noted the positive numbers for the nonprofit were the result of a lack of personnel. “It’s going to be a challenging year, next year, to be able to repeat,” he said. However, he said he did not support collecting taxpayers’ dollars to contribute to a nonprofit. “It’s something that’s well within the purview and ability of our citizens to do on their own, should they choose to do that,” Kihm said. “So I’m not a big proponent of including things like this in our budget, and resultantly, in our tax rate.” Mayor Judy Titsworth thanked Zaccagnino and Culhane for “a great job” facilitating improvements at the center. “How do we get residents to come on board and give more funding, unless they see the support coming from us?” she rhetorically asked commissioners. “This community center is so important to our community.” Some of the center’s financial records are posted on the center website at centerami.org/about/centerfinancials/.

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Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer, left, joins Anna Maria Elementary School resource officer Josh Fleischer at a 2018 function at the school. Islander Courtesy Photo: HBPD Tokajer said when the program began seven years ago, the city paid all the costs. For the next four years, the school district split the cost for the resource officer with the city and then increased its contribution to 70% for two years. The 30% city contribution pays Fleischer’s salary for the portion of the year that school is not in session and he serves as a patrol officer. “We’ve had a school resource officer in our school for many, many years and, up until the last couple of years, we were the only elementary school in the county that had one,” Tokajer said. A motion to approve the agreement between the city and the school district passed unanimously. The next city commission meeting will be at 6 p.m. June 11, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.

The general election will be Tuesday, Nov. 5. Three commission seats with terms of two years will be up in Anna Maria. Qualifying for office in the city will be noon Aug. 19-noon Aug. 30. Three commission seats with terms of two years will be up in Holmes Beach. Qualifying for office in the city will be noon Aug. 26-noon Aug. 30. Two commission seats and the mayoral post will be up in Bradenton Beach. Qualifying for office in the city will be noon Aug. 26-noon Aug. 30. The last day to register to vote in the election will be Oct. 7. For more information about becoming a candidate or registering vote, go online to votemanatee. com.

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What are the odds of a hurricane making landfall in Florida? Will this year’s sea turtle nesting season top all others in numbers of nests and hatchlings on Anna Maria Island? Will the county bend to the will of people — IMHO, a vast majority — who argue that removing pine trees from Coquina Beach will destroy the park’s ambiance? The picturesque tranquility of the tall trees that protect the shoreline and provide much-needed shade and homes to wildlife? Maybe they will heed the wise words of James Michener in “Hawaii,” where he credited the casuarina trees — Australian Pines — for their protection: “When a storm of major proportions fell upon Kauai, the wild ocean would sweep its penetrating arm into the bay and find itself impounded. Then it would leap like a caged animal high up the sides of the red cliff. Its topmost spray would pose there for a moment, then fall screaming down the sheer sides. To see such a storm at Hanakai was to see the ocean at its best. But to the north and east, from where the storms blew, there was a row of trees, no visible from the mansion, and it was upon these that the life of Hanakai depended, for they were the casuarina trees, and it was their needles that sifted out the salt and broke the back of the wild storm; they were the speechless, sighing workmen, and if the golden tree was the marvel of that part of Kauai, it existed solely because the casuarinas fought the storms on its behalf.” Michener wrote about a great mansion on Kauai where a golden tree stood on the lawn. Found in South America, the tree stood 50 feet high and produced brilliant yellow flowers. “It was a spectacular exhibit.” Whether the golden goose or the golden tree, we hope the stewards of the largest public beach and park on Anna Maria Island have the good sense not to fight the odds of public opinion, and spare the trees. Neither paradise nor progress is found in a parking lot. The treasures of the world are found on Anna Maria Island, and the Australian pines do their part in protecting what we’ve come to love here. Coquina also is the most popular nesting beach on AMI for sea turtles, due in part to the dark shield provided by the rows of casuarinas. Think again about the pine needles sifting the salt spray — especially at the worst of times, when the spray carries toxins from harmful algal blooms. — Bonner Joy

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More than 50 people attended my album release party May 21 and many bought CDs. I really appreciate that. It’s encouraging. A special thanks goes out to the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce and my fellow members for their huge support and also to the Waterline Marina and Resort for providing a space where I was truly proud to invite people. Thank you also to The Islander for sponsoring my event. Most importantly, I want to say thank you to everyone who steps out of their comfort zone to listen to new music created by local artists. In the area we live, it’s possible for us to make a living playing music, and that’s an invaluable blessing in itself, but creating a viable revenue stream from original music is a giant leap from covers. I can describe it only as an all-consuming journey of learning and self-discovery fraught with mistakes and failures, but with rewards that are indescribably exponential. When someone comes to the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe on a Friday night and requests one of my songs, it makes it all worthwhile. It’s both lofty and humbling to think about, but I believe in what I’m trying to do and am optimistic about what the future holds for my career and the expanded role that local musicians can play on Anna Maria Island as a whole. I like to think May 21 was the great start. Thank you everybody. Mike Sales, Holmes Beach

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Community Center in Bradenton Beach. Thanks goes to all who have participated. We look forward to many more years of fun. But for the summer, until September, activities at the Annie Silver Community Center will be suspended. Also, thanks to the city of Bradenton Beach for the removal of our unhealthy big tree at the center. We hated to see it go, but it was a liability. Come visit our new backyard, new trees, fire See you in September hydrant and expanded parking. Many thanks also to the center for providing us a We in the Senior Adventures group have had a place to meet and use kitchen facilities. wonderful season. And, see you in September. We have taken 30 van adventures to five counties Peg Miller, Bradenton Beach and enjoyed more than 14 lunches at the Annie Silver

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Tarpon time

The caption for the photograph, dated circa 1915-20, reads, “Men with their tarpon catch after a day’s fishing” in Manatee County. Islander Photo: Courtesy Manatee County Public Library Digital Collection

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Anna Maria: Mayor Dan Murphy; 941-708-6130; 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria FL 34216; cityofannamaria.com; ammayor@cityofannamaria.com. Bradenton Beach: Mayor John Chappie; 941-7781005; 107 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach FL 34217; 941-778-1005, cityofbradentonbeach.org (offline); mayor@cityofbradentonbeach.com. Holmes Beach: Mayor Judy Titsworth; 941-7085800; 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217; holmesbeachfl.org (offline); hbmayor@holmesbeachfl. org. Manatee County: County Commissioner Stephen R. Jonsson, District 3; steve.jonsson@mymanatee.org; 941-748-4501; 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton FL 34205; mymanatee.org. Governor: Gov. Ron DeSantis, 850-717-9337; 400 S. Monroe St., Tallahassee FL 32399-0001; flgov. com.

In the headlines: June 2, 1999

Anna Maria commissioners entered into an agreement with Jim Toomey allowing him exclusive use of a city alleyway. The city alleyway was used a drainage swale. State Attorney Earl Moreland charged Anna Maria Mayor Chuck Shumard with two noncriminal counts of violating state public records law. The city’s denial of records to The Islander newspaper and resident Jim Conoly prompted the charges. The body of a man was found floating off Bean Point in Anna Maria. The Florida Marine Patrol said the man’s death was an apparent suicide and that he may have jumped from the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

In the headlines: June 3, 2009

Florida Senate: Sen. Bill Galvano; 941-741-3401; Suite 201, 1023 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton; flsenate. gov. Florida House: State Rep. William Cloud “Will” Robinson, District 71; 941-708-4968; Suite 100 717 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton; myfloridahouse. gov. U.S. Senate: U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, 202-2243041; 284 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; rubio.senate.gov. U.S. Sen. Rick Scott: 813- 225-7040; Suite 421, 801 N. Florida Ave., Tampa; rickscott.senate.gov. U.S. House: U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, District 16; 941-747-9081; Suite 305, 1051 Manatee Ave, W, Bradenton FL 34205; buchanan.house.gov. President: President Donald Trump, 202-4561111; 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington DC 20500; whitehouse.gov.

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Manatee County administrator Ed Hunzeker delivered a 2009-10 budget message and outlined how the county might deal with a $33.7 million decline in revenues. One way to deal with the deficit, he suggested, would be to sell $1 trolley passes. Longboat Key officials asked Anna Maria Island’s officeholders to join them in opposing a proposed gas pipeline through sand resources in Tampa Bay. Holmes Beach commissioners were considering adopting Manatee County’s animal control ordinance to update the municipal regulations. The weekly archives for The Islander are online at ufdc.uﬂ.edu. Some archived stories also are online at islander.org.

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Mark Snyder is escorted from a Manatee County courtroom in handcuffs by sheriff’s deputies May 28 after being sentenced to 35 years in prison for a June 2018 burglary, theft and aggravated battery.

Joan Pettigrew is seated with supporters in the courtroom at the May 28 sentencing hearing behind representatives from the Holmes Beach Police Department, who arrested Mark Snyder for the 2018 burglary and beating.

Holmes Beach resident Joan Pettigrew testifies May 28 to the physical and mental scars left by Mark Snyder who broke into her home, beat her and stole more than $50,000 in jewelry in June 2018. Islander Photos: Kathy Prucnell

PRISON CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 a heinous act Snyder had committed and “thanked God she was alive.” In sentencing, Arend accepted Assistant State Attorney Tyler Egbert’s recommendation based on state guidelines over the defense request to depart to a lesser sentence. The judge also sentenced Snyder to five years probation upon release, including no victim contact, a mental health evaluation and restitution, to be determined later. Snyder’s crimes began at 1:39 p.m. June 28, 2018, when he entered the home in the 500 block of 75th Street before Pettigrew returned from a luncheon and encountered him stealing her jewelry in her bedroom. Snyder punched her in the head and chest, dragged her through the hall and left her lying in a pool of blood, according to testimony. Five days later, Holmes Beach police arrested Snyder at his home, 4903 Gulf Drive, Unit 5, where a parked Nissan Maxima matched a vehicle caught by a neighbor’s surveillance camera outside the victim’s house. HBPD received a tip from Snyder’s neighbor based on the footage released to the media. At the hearing, Snyder said, “No amount of apologetic words seems adequate to express the depth of remorse I feel in my heart.” Snyder blamed his acts on bad choices and drugs, saying he had “no intention to hurt her badly” and asked for a chance to move to another state and work for a homeless program. Allanah McClintock, Snyder’s court-appointed public defender, said his crimes were isolated, “a horrible, horrible mistake” and committed in an unsophisticated manner. Snyder gave a complete confession and showed remorse, she added. Egbert argued Snyder had not shown remorse in the pre-sentence investigation, caring only what would happen to him and what his neighbors would think. McClintock agreed that Snyder’s previous statements didn’t seem remorseful, but added, “I think it now is hitting him.” Pettigrew and her sons encouraged the judge to accept the state’s prison recommendation because of the brutality and calculated nature of the attack. “One human being should never do this to another human being,” Joan Pettigrew testified. “Instead of pushing me out of the way,” she added, Snyder punched her face and body, dragged her down a hallway and left her bleeding on the floor with lacerations to her head and face, a broken nose and a bruised body. Pettigrew testified she “lost every piece of treasured jewelry I had,” adding many were gifts from her late parents and husband. She doubted Snyder’s story that he had dumped the jewelry in the Manatee River and Bradenton dumpsters, saying it “defies credulity.” After Snyder’s arrest, HBPD and Manatee County Sheriff’s Office investigators found a storage locker on

Cortez Road West belonging to Snyder and containing stolen art, jewelry, guns and logs with details of eBay transactions — but nothing belonging to Joan Pettigrew. A separate case against Snyder was dropped for thefts of items in the storage unit because, according to an August 2018 state attorney memo, there was no evidence Snyder “did not permit others to store their belongings in it.” HBPD Chief Bill Tokajer said May 29 many items were returned to victims although a statute of limitations precluded charges. Nonetheless, he said, Snyder was responsible for multiple thefts and that he was “happy the judge saw

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through his last-minute attempt at remorse for his actions.” “We know that for many years Snyder made his living by stealing from others,” Tokajer said. “The only truth in his statement that this was a one-time thing was that this was the only time he was caught,” he added. In testimony, the Pettigrews thanked the HBPD, MCSO, Bradenton Beach and Longboat Key police, the state attorney’s office and other agencies assisting in the investigation. After the hearing, Joan Pettigrew told The Islander, “I’m very grateful for the judge’s decision. I’m very grateful (Snyder) is going to be off the streets.”

Anna Maria City July 9, 6 p.m., commission. June 5, 10 a.m., historic preservation board. July 23, 6 p.m., commission. June 11, 4 p.m., planning and zoning. July 25, 11:30 a.m., police retirement. June 13. 6 p.m., city commission. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, June 19, 5:30 p.m., special magistrate. 941-708-5800, holmesbeachﬂ.org. June 27, 6 p.m., city commission. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 941- West Manatee Fire Rescue 708-6130, cityofannamaria.com. None announced. WMFR administration building, 6510 Third Ave. Bradenton Beach W., Bradenton, wmfr.org. June 5, 9 a.m., CIP. CANCELED June 5, 9:30 a.m., CRA. Manatee County June 5, 2 p.m., Scenic Waves. CANCELED June 5, 1:30 p.m., commission (budget). June 6, 6 p.m., commission. June 6, 9 a.m., commission (land use). June 11, 10 a.m., commission. June 18, 9 a.m., commission. June 13, 1 p.m., department heads June 19, 1:30 p.m., commission (budget). June 19, 1 p.m., P&Z. CANCELED June 19, 6 p.m., commission (budget hearing). June 20, 11 a.m., pier team. June 20, 9 a.m., commission (land use). June 20, noon, commission. Administration building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., June 25, 10 a.m., commission. Bradenton, 941-748-4501, mymanatee.org. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., 941-778-1005, cityofbradentonbeach.org. Of interest June 17, 9 a.m., Manatee County Tourist DevelHolmes Beach opment Council, county administration building. June 5, 6 p.m., planning commission. June 18, 2 p.m., Coalition of Barrier Island June 11, 6 p.m., city commission. Elected Officials, Longboat Key Town Hall. June 27, 6 p.m., city commission. July 4, Independence Day, most government July 2, 10 a.m., bid opening (comp plan). offices will be closed. The Islander office also will July 3, 6 p.m., planning commission. be closed. July 8, 9 a.m., commission (budget). Send notices to calendar@islander.org and July 9, 9 a.m., commission (budget). news@islander.org.

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Holmes Beach considers rental tax, moratoriums

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter Holmes Beach is considering all sides as it moves forward with legislative decisions. At their May 30 work session, commissioners reached consensus on several draft ordinances. Proposed ordinances include an exemption for residential unit owners from the business tax and an extension of two moratoriums — one for the rental of dockless bikes and scooters and bike-share systems and the other prohibiting consecutive permits to improve structures built before Federal Emergency Management Agency flood maps were established in 1975.

Residential business tax Commissioners agreed to move to first reading an ordinance exempting owners of short-term residential rental units from paying the business tax. City attorney Patricia Petruff said Mayor Judy Titsworth asked her to draft the ordinance to exempt vacation rental properties, which are subject to fees in the city’s vacation rental ordinance program. Petruff said the business tax for residential properties, $31.90 per unit, and the time it would take staff to process the tax outweighs financial benefits. She said long-term rentals of 30 days or more and annual rentals in the residential district also will be exempt from the business tax. “It just takes residential rentals out of the business tax receipt, completely,” Petruff said. Titsworth said “there is no benefit” to the city to collect the tax, adding that if a long-term rental becomes a short-term rental, subject to the VRO fees, the city’s advertising tracking system will account for the change and the property owner would be notified. “It was costing way more to keep track of it than it was to collect the tax,” she said. Titsworth said the city will increase the vacation rental certificate fee to make up for the difference in

cost. tive substantial improvement period” for each building The commission will consider such an increase permit. when the ordinance is heard at first reading. The next city commission meeting will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., with Bike-, scooter-shares moratorium a work session to follow. The city commission reached consensus to extend a moratorium on the rental of dockless bikes and scooters, as well as docked bike-shares, in the public rights of way or other public property through Sept. 30. There was no discussion May 30. The moratorium does not apply to businesses currently renting dockless vehicles or participating in bike-share programs, but prohibits expansion of the services. The city has discussed the matter at several work sessions and a March public forum, but is continuing to review information on the matter before drafting an ordinance regulating bike- and scooter-sharing systems. The system allows customers to pay for rentals using an app and collect the vehicle at an unmanned “station.” Permit moratorium The commission reached consensus to move to first reading an extension a five-month moratorium on consecutive permits that seek to improve Federal Emergency Management Agency-rated pre-FIRM homes. If the commission approves the ordinance, the moratorium will expire Sept. 11. FEMA established standards for home elevations in 1975 known as FIRM — the Flood Insurance Rate Map. FEMA restricts remodeling to 50 percent of a preFIRM structure’s assessed value. If the remodel surpasses 50 percent, FEMA requires the structure must be elevated or otherwise brought into compliance. The moratorium provides a timeout while the commission develops an ordinance for a one-year “cumula-

Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth and commissioners considered protections May 30 for large trees, such as this one near the corner of 45th Street and Second Avenue at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation. The commission is reviewing other grand tree ordinances, as well as tree protections for lot clearing in other cities. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

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Second and fourth Thursdays, 2-4 p.m., Shanty Singers, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120. First Fridays, 6-9 p.m., ArtWalk in the Village of the Arts, around 12th Street West and 12th Avenue West, Bradenton. Also, Saturdays after the first Fridays. Information: villageofthearts@gmail.com. Second and fourth Saturdays, 1-4 p.m., Music on the Porch, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120. Through Sept. 8, “Interpolations: Artwork from the Ringling and Monda Collections,” John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: 941- 3595700. Through Sept. 29, “Natasha Mazurka: Order Systems,” John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. Through Dec. 31, “Always Ready” U.S. Coast Guard exhibit, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120.

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The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum will host the Coastal Restoration Workshop in collaboration with the Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department. The program will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, and feature information about restoration work at local preserves, as well as tips to make habitat improvements to residential yards. The cost to attend is $13. The school conducts registration online at ďŹ&#x201A;oridafolkschool. org. The museum is at 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. For more information, call 941708-6121.

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Bradenton Beach commission alters comp plan changes By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter Changes to Bradenton Beach’s comprehensive plan are a vote and state stamp away from becoming canon. Bradenton Beach planning and zoning board members were unanimous May 22 in their recommendation that the city commission adopt changes to the comp plan that say the city must periodically evaluate risks from flooding and rising sea levels and prioritize funding opportunities to address such risks. Then, city commissioners unanimously agreed May 29 to alter the proposed changes in a second but not final reading of the ordinance. The commission and P&Z board had held two public hearings together. The commission made grammatical corrections, eliminating a subsection discouraging development in flood zones, as well as changes to language regarding adaption action areas so the city can’t acquire property at risk of repetitive loss due to flooding without the consent of the property owners. Comp plans, which were initiated by the state in 1989, set community goals regarding development and guide legislation. City engineer Lynn Burnett said the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity requires municipalities to change their comp plans to address flooding and sea level rise in compliance with the Obama administration’s climate action plan. Burnett said the proposed amendments resulted from an analysis of changes in other cities, as well as coordination with the state to changes meet the state’s minimum requirements. The city must submit the changes by July or risk jeopardizing government funding from some sources,

according to Burnett. Burnett said the city also needs to change its land development code within a year to meet new goals in the comp plan. “Today’s goal: make sure we’re compliant with state statutes,” Burnett said. “The goal for the next 12 months: figure out how to do that.” Commissioner Ralph Cole said he was concerned a subsection discouraging development in flood zones could prevent all development in the city. The whole city is in a coastal high hazard area and the land would be designated as an AAA if the commission adopted the comp plan changes. City attorney Ricinda Perry said the subsection provides legal justification to prevent any type of development in the city and should be changed. Commissioner Jake Spooner suggested eliminating the subsection, and commissioners voted 5-0 to strike the passage. Perry said she was concerned the AAA designation would allow the city to procure land without owner consent if the property deals with repetitive flooding. Perry suggested rewording the designation to ensure property owners must voluntarily offer to sell their properties to the city. Perry also recommended eliminating “net zero loss” from the proposed changes. She said using the phrase would leave the city open to being sued for not taking enough measures to counter flooding to maintain net zero loss of land. Commissioners agreed with Perry’s suggestion, and Burnett said she would make changes in the draft and bring an updated ordinance to the next reading. The commission will hold a final reading and public hearing for the comp plan ordinance at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N.

New tech reveals tidal wave of holiday traffic

The numbers don’t lie. At a city commission work session May 30, Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer reported 132,641 cars passed license plate readers at Manatee Avenue, Gulf Drive and East Bay Drive during Memorial Day weekend, May 25-27. He estimated that number of automobiles represents 400,000 to 500,000 people. City attorney Patricia Petruff suggested the mayor or commission chair share the data with Manatee County. “That’s an astounding amount of people for a city with a resident population of less than 4,000,” Petruff said, “They should know what the tourist development

council is doing to us, not for us.” Additionally, at a May 28 commission meeting, Tokajer reported over the holiday weekend, the HBPD issued 230 parking citations, 86 traffic citations, six traffic arrests, four noise violations, four license plate reader related arrests and one drug arrest. Officers responded to 63 dispatched calls and 262 officer-initiated calls over the holiday weekend, according to Tokajer. “They were very busy,” Tokajer said. “But they really did a great job.” The chief said there were no burglaries, robberies or larcenies reported over the weekend. — ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

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A city-loving author is set to speak in Anna Maria. Mayor Dan Murphy said May 23 the city invited Peter Kageyama, author of “For the Love of Cities: The Love Affair Between People and Their Places,” to speak after Commissioner Carol Carter proposed contacting him. Kageyama accepted, and will present a talk at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, at the Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave. The author is a community development consultant and former president of Creative Tampa Bay, a grass-roots community change organization, as well as a senior fellow with the Alliance for Innovation, a national organization of city officials dedicated to bettering local government practices. — Ryan Paice

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HB commissioner’s surveillance camera sparks ire

ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter Privacy is a concern for neighbors with houses in close proximity to one another. Especially when a surveillance camera and children are involved. In Holmes Beach, such a concern was brought to the city commission’s attention during a May 28 meeting. During the meeting, Eric Pullen, property manager with AMI Locals of Anna Maria, said his company is “having an issue” at a rental property he manages at 212 72nd St., Holmes Beach. Pullen said several guests shared concerns about a video camera that overlooks the rental property, above a second-story window at an adjacent home. He said Commissioner Kim Rash owns the home with the camera. Pullen read an email from a guest who stayed at the rental property the first week of May. The letter stated the guest noticed Rash’s camera, which appeared to be pointed into the backyard of the rental, and went to Rash’s house to ask if the camera could be turned off. The renter was met by another neighbor, who said Rash was out of town, but the neighbor suggested he could ask Rash to turn off the camera remotely, from his phone. During the week the guests stayed at the rental, Pullen said noise complaints were made by Rash to the police, even though he was out of town. The renter went on to write that while staying at the property, her children changed in the backyard. She is concerned if the video footage is stored to the cloud, it could be hacked and the footage exploited.

The approximate view from a video surveillance camera mounted on a house in the 200 block of 72nd Street in Holmes Beach captures the owner’s driveway, as well as the neighboring rental property’s backyard. Islander Photos: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

A video surveillance camera mounted outdoors on the residence of Commissioner Kim Rash in the 200 block of 72nd Street in Holmes Beach has incited visitors at an adjacent rental property. Additionally, the renter inquired why Rash would call in a noise complaint when he was not there to hear any noise, adding that brings the “true intentions” of his surveillance into question. Pullen said other guests have felt “spied on” and wondered if the camera could be remotely adjusted to point into a bedroom. When asked by The Islander about the legality of Rash’s surveillance camera, Holmes Beach Police

BB Sunshine defendants extend new offer

ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter Less than two months remain until a trial date. And the six defendants have placed offers to compromise on the table. The lawsuit against six former Bradenton Beach volunteer board members initiated by ex-Mayor Jack Clarke and joined by the city, alleges the board members violated Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Law by discussing city matters at meetings that were not publicly noticed and through emails, texts and phone calls. Defendant John Metz’s attorney Tom Shults and defendants Reed Mapes, Tjet Martin, Patty Shay and Bill and Rose Vincent, who are representing themselves in the lawsuit, emailed letters to city attorney Ricinda Perry and Robert Watrous, the city and Clarke’s attorney for the lawsuit, with the same offer to compromise. Both letters stated the defendants are willing to “settle with the city and Clarke only if they dismiss this lawsuit against all defendants with prejudice.” The letter from Shults stated that to end the lawsuit the city must pay Metz $42,000 and Clarke must pay $14,000, amounting to 40% of Metz’s attorney fees and costs for the suit as of the end of April. Mapes’ email stated his settlement will require the city pay $14,000 and Clarke pay $8,400. Martin’s letter stated the city must pay $1,000 and Clarke must pay $600. Shay’s letter stated her settlement will require the city pay $901.52 and Clarke to pay $444. The Vincent’s stated their settlement will require the city to pay $4,000 and Clarke to pay $1,000. Each letter stated the requested payments represent 40% of the defendant’s costs to date for the lawsuit. All the offers stated any future proposals would result in requests for the city and Clarke to pay a higher percentage of legal fees incurred by the defendants. In March, the city made an offer that would have required each of the defendants to pay $500 and admit they violated the Sunshine Law during meetings of the grass-roots group Concerned Neighbors of Bradenton Beach, of which the defendants were members while also serving on volunteer city boards. The defendants declined and responded with an

“offer to compromise,” to make a $10,000 donation to the Annie Silver Community Center and exclude their admission of guilt and the $500-per-person fine. Their offer also stipulated that the city and the defendants would each pay their own legal fees. When the mayor and city commissioners declined the defendants’ compromise offer, they agreed that the defendants’ language in the agreement, stating they “may” have violated the Sunshine Law, was not definitive and decided to proceed with the suit and let the court determine the outcome. Then, in April, the mayor and commissioners presented the defendants with an offer to end the suit without an admission of guilt — if the defendants paid the court costs incurred by taxpayers at that time, more than $165,000. The defendants declined. Both offers from the city remain open. The city has until 5 p.m. Friday, June 7, to respond to the new offers from the defendants.

Chief Bill Tokajer said the concern would be if the camera could zoom and tilt to capture more defined images. Rash said May 29 that the camera is stationary and does not zoom or otherwise change views. He said it was mounted on his house for security shortly after he purchased the home in 2002 and before the neighboring rental properties were built. “My wife and daughter insisted we install the cameras because I travel for work,” Rash said, adding his daughter had the cameras installed. He said the camera was mounted high to capture the full view of his driveway, which means it also views a portion of the neighboring backyard. Rash said he previously reported several noise violations at the property, so he claimed “it’s sour grapes on their part because they got citations.” Rash received a call May 4 from city attorney Patricia Petruff after she was forwarded the email Pullen read at the meeting. Rash said Petruff told him she researched case law, determined his cameras were legal and told him not to take them down. The surveillance camera constantly records footage, which Rash can review, but he said he does not regularly monitor the footage. “I don’t actively monitor the camera,” Rash said. “I’ve got better things to do with my life.” When asked by The Islander about reporting a noise violation from his property while he was away, he responded, “I do what I can to protect my neighborhood. All we want to do is live in peace.”

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Launching minireefs aids marine habitat, fights red tide

By Cory Cole The Islander The Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Solutions To Avoid Red Tide hosted a minireef installation and lunch May 31 at the waterfront restaurant on Longboat Key. The event also had support from Lucky’s Market, which donated about $3,500, according to Sam Greenberg, regional marketing specialist for the grocery chain. Lucky’s Market sponsors a quarterly impact day, when 10% of sales go to a local nonprofit. This quarter, Lucky’s focus is on sustainability. “A man-made solution to a man-made problem,” David Wolff injected. Wolff founded the nonprofit Ocean Habitats in 2014 to create habitats for marine life. Wolff said he remembers falling in love with the water as a child. Years later, he noticed some creatures that once were abundant were beginning to disappear. With an education in biology from the University of South Florida, Wolff put his knowledge to work on a solution — a minireef system. He developed the minireef as an inexpensive way to combat the problems with biodiversity in canals and waterways. The minireef design allows for installation under docks in what Wolff called “wasted space.” His reef replicates the natural habitat that marine life would find in the roots of mangroves, even when mangroves are not present.

David Wolff hands his son David Jr. a pair of minireefs for placement under the docks at the Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant on Longboat Key, as Philip Chiocchio, right, a member of the Sarasota Bay Fisheries Forum, shoots video of the installation. Islander Photos: Cory Cole

“It can filter on average 30,000 gallons of water each day,” Wolff said. Wolff designed the minireef as a habitat for fish and crabs and found it also attracted filter feeders. And that is what gained the attention of START. Filter feeders consume plankton, algae and other small food particles in the water. Most importantly, they feed on the algae associated with red tide, the harmful algal bloom that kills large quantities of sea life. START hopes mini-reefs will help combat red tide

when the blooms move into bays and waterways. Each mini reef is made from polypropylene plastic and is 24-by-36-by-34-inches. The cost is $250. At Marco Island, the local government funded an installation of 25 units. Wolff has installed approximately 2,000 units in Florida and has also located his reefs in waters in 12 other states and the Bahamas. While the mini-reefs provide a relatively small footprint in a much larger issue for toxic blooms, both START and Wolff hope to see a positive impact.

David Wolff Jr. finishes attaching two of 10 minireefs May 31 in the water under the docks at the Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant on Longboat Key.

David Wolff, left, owner of Ocean Habitats, poses with his son David Jr. and their minireefs.

Kids celebrate summer with Privateers

People gather June 1 around the Anna Maria Island Privateers’ ship, the Skullywag, to watch as kids are recognized in the annual pirate costume contest at Snooks Adams Kids Day at City Pier Park. Islander Photos: Ryan Paice

A crew of Anna Maria Island Privateers pose June 1 on their parade ship, the Skullywag, while on deck for Snooks Adams Kids Day at City Pier Park in Anna Maria. Islander Photos: Ryan Paice

Greyson Sacavchuk, 9, takes his turn June 1 digging in a kiddie pool of sand for buried treasure at Snooks Adams Kids Day at City Pier Park in Anna Maria.

Lea Bassler, left, waits her turn June 1 as Kimberly Hooker tosses a “rat” bag toward the target in a pirate game of rathole with her son, Aryan Hooker, 8 — all part of the fun at Snooks Adams Kids Day at City Pier Park. in Anna Maria.

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Longboat Pass Bridge repairs begin June 10 By Lisa Neff Islander Editor The Florida Department of Transportation cycles into summer June 10 with offseason repairs to the Longboat Pass Bridge. The DOT hired Southern Road & Bridge as the prime contractor on the repair project on the 1957built drawbridge connecting Longboat Key and Bradenton Beach, according to District 1 spokesman Brian Rick. The DOT’s goal is to add 10-15 years of life to the structure by: • Repairing the concrete approach and the bascule steel and fender system. • Rebalancing the bascule span.

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• Cleaning and painting the steel. • Installing new traffic signals. • Reconditioning mechanical and electrical systems. The project, funded with state gas tax money, is $5,199,494, with monetary incentives to finish early — the last allowable contract date is Aug. 28, with allowances for holidays and inclement weather. The maximum incentive is $160,000. The DOT says during repairs, motorists may experience slowdowns and backups on the bridge as travel lanes will go from 12 feet to 11 feet. In addition, pedestrian access on the bridge will be limited, boaters could find reduced clearance and the contractor will post lane closures 9 p.m.-6 a.m. However, the DOT plans to limit lane closures to nighttime weekdays, nighttime bridge closures to 15

Eyes on the road

The Florida Department of Transportation posted the following for the week of June 3: Longboat Pass Bridge: Overnight repairs begin June 10 on the Longboat Pass Bridge. Bradenton Beach: Milling and paving continues, with work on 10th Street North east of Gulf Drive; 26th Street North from Gulf Drive to Avenue C; and Avenue C from 26th Street to Gulf Drive. Holmes Beach: Milling and paving continues, with work on 39th Street from Gulf Drive to Fourth Avenue; Fourth Avenue from 39th to 35th streets; 35th Street from Fourth Avenue to Sixth Avenue; and Avenue E from Gulf Drive to 28th Street. For the latest road watch information, go online to www.fl511.com or dial 511.

Vehicles traverse the Longboat Pass Bridge May 27, traveling north from Longboat Key to Bradenton Beach. The Florida Department of Transportation plans to begin overnight repairs to the bridge June 10. Islander Photo: Lisa Neff

minutes and nighttime bridge closures with detours to a maximum of two nights. The DOT had not set the dates for the detours as of Islander press time. The DOT was to hold a public information meeting on the project 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road. The format was to be an open house. The meeting was after The Islander went to press for the week.

Public to see Cortez Bridge study by late summer

Locals awaiting the public release of a project development and environment study on the Cortez Bridge: Mark your calendars. “Regarding the Cortez PD&E, we are expecting completion in six-eight weeks,” Brian Rick said May 28. He’s the spokesman in the Florida Department of Transportation’s District 1 office. The DOT announced in April 2018 that a fixedspan bridge with a 65-foot navigational clearance is its preferred alternative to replace the drawbridge on Cortez Road spanning Sarasota Bay between Cortez and Bradenton Beach. In October 2018, District 1 Secretary L.K. Nandem addressed an audience at a Manatee Chamber of Commerce Headliner Luncheon and stated for the record, “There are no plans to revisit plans to change our current design.” However, more than a year later, the DOT has yet to release the PD&E, leading some local officials, including Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore, to emphasize a new, high bridge is not a done deal. “I’m still trying to change minds,” Whitmore said. The DOT began the PD&E in 2013, examining social, economic, natural and physical environmental impacts of various options for the bridge site. — Lisa Neff

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Lurking summer dangers call for safety precautions

By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter Safety can’t be overlooked in the simmer of summer on Anna Maria Island. Dangers lurk when weather turns bad, boaters are inexperienced and beach visitors arrive to the shore unprepared. And there is the potentially life-threatening pattern of rip currents — strong channels of water near the shore capable of pulling a swimmer out to sea — along the shoreline on Anna Maria Island. “If you’re stuck in one, go with the flow and don’t try and fight it,” said West Manatee Fire Rescue Lt. Paul Hopkins. Swimmers should move parallel to shore until they escape the current. One such current sent a WMFR crew into action in October 2018. Tara Myers and 7-year-old son Brennan Saletta of Bradenton were paddling on an oversized inflatable swan near the Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria when a current swept them a mile out to sea. While WMFR rescued the mother and son minutes after the 911 call was dispatched, after the harrowing incident, Myers, in an interview with The Islander, warned against bringing pool toys to the beach.

The weather First responders also recommend island beachgoers, swimmers and mariners watch weather conditions. “A lot of people wake up and look at the day, and go out without looking at the weather,” said U.S. Coast Guard Cortez Chief Zachary Gray. In the summer, storms with lightning become more prevalent. “Although weather changes quickly, it rarely comes out of nowhere,” Gray said, adding a prudent mariner should make decisions not to voyage if there’s bad weather forecast. “Boating is dangerous. If you’re not prepared, a lot of things can happen. If you’re prepared, you’re in pretty good shape.” Before venturing in a vessel, Gray encourages boaters to make sure lifejackets, throwable life rings, flares and fire extinguishers are in good working condition. All who use the Anna Maria Island area waters are subject to federal law, rules and inspections that require the use of proper equipment. “If I see kayakers or paddleboarders not wearing a life jacket, I’ll send them back to shore,” Gray said.

West Manatee Fire Rescue firefighters prepare the district boat to assist in emergencies on the water. Islander File Photo: Kathy Prucnell

Other summertime perils Intense sun, stingrays, jellyfish and lost children on the beach are other hazards of the summer and holiday weekends. WMFR Administrative Battalion Chief Ben Rigney suggests people in the surf shuffle their feet to avoid stepping on stingrays in the water. Wearing sunblock, keeping hydrated and being aware of your surroundings is recommended for beachgoers. “Keep an eye on your kids,” is a warning sounded by Bradenton Beach Police Department. “More kids are around, definitely,” said BBPD Detective Sgt. Diaz, adding to the already packed beaches. Adults and children alike should stay off the dunes, refrain from feeding the birds and watch for suspicious people. “Remember, there’s no dogs or pets allowed on the beach. Don’t leave them in the car to swelter. And don’t leave the keys in the car or you’re asking for someone to steal it,” Diaz said. Dangerous waters Not only did Tara Myers and her son have a run-in with the water near Anna Maria, the city has had its share of water-related emergencies over the years. High winds kicked up the surf in late April and sent emergency responders into action. First responders rescued a man April 19 near Bean Point amid intermittent rain showers and gusts between 30-40 mph. A rip current pulled the man 250 yards out to sea where the Gulf meets Tampa Bay. A Manatee County lifeguard and WMFR boat and crew

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Wildlife caregiver recalls past, eyes future

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter Ed and Gail Straight have cared for thousands of injured and abandoned animals at Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Inc. at their home in Bradenton Beach for 32 years. And it all started with a duckling in 1986. Ed Straight, president of Wildlife Inc. and former Bradenton Beach city commissioner, said in a May 30 interview with The Islander that he and his wife started rescuing and rehabbing animals in need as a hobby after finding the duckling, rejected by its mother and alone in a lake. Straight said they began volunteering for Wildlife Rescue Service of Florida, which had taken custody of the duckling. He said the waterfowl didn’t live long because of birth defects, but the experience inspired the pair to pursue careers in animal care. The couple founded Wildlife Inc., a volunteerbased nonprofit run out of their residence to reduce overhead, in January 1987, after acquiring permits from state and federal government agencies for the operation. The Straights first kept rescued and rehabilitating animals, including baby raccoons and birds, in a front patio area and a backyard enclosure. They undertook several remodels to suit the wildlife’s needs, including making the front patio into part of their residence, building gated enclosures around the side and back of the house and creating a space for rescued tortoises in the front yard. “The first two or three years, it was just a little hobby because there were a lot of other people doing rehab,” Straight said. “We didn’t even get our first fawn until 1992.”

“It just kept going” Despite a slow start, the number of animals the nonprofit cared for grew as development encroached on habitat, according to Straight. He said Wildlife Inc. cared for about 2,500 injured or abandoned animals in 2018 and received many more rescue calls. “It seemed like each year, as people dropped out and construction continued, the numbers grew,” Straight said. “I remember the year we hit 1,000. We thought that was a really big mark, but it just kept going from there.” Wildlife Inc. rescues and rehabilitates birds, mammals and reptiles from Manatee and Sarasota counties, as well as permanently cares for some animals that can’t be released into the wild. The nonprofit serves as the only wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center in Manatee County, with the next closest facilities in Largo and Venice. In order to keep permanently an animal, a federal permit must be acquired, based on an affidavit signed by a veterinarian stating the animal cannot be released. Permanent residents include Odie, a screech owl rescued two years ago after its wing was broken when it was hit by a vehicle, and Barnabus, a barn owl rescued six years ago, also after being hit by an automobile. Straight and Wildlife Inc. volunteers bring Odie and other animals to local schools and island events

Ed Straight, president of Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Inc., holds Odie the screech owl May 30 as a fawn nibbles on his glove at the wildlife facility that also is his residence at 2207 Ave. B, Bradenton Beach. Odie is a permanent resident of the rehab center, while the abandoned fawn will be released at a reserve to live in the wild. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

to teach people about wildlife. He added that mammals that could not be released back into the wild, such as raccoons or deer, are kept permanently at Mixon Fruit Farms’ wildlife refuge in Bradenton. Straight said that of all the animals that pass through Wildlife Inc.’s doors, crows are his favorite because of their intelligence and personality traits. Some crows he has released into the wild, such as one he named Pepper, have returned to the facility looking for food or to leave gifts, like coins and other shiny objects. “Pepper got in with the other crows out here, but he would come back almost every day and ride around on my or my wife’s shoulder for a while,” Straight said. “The rest of the crows in his murder would sit over here on the trees across the street just screaming like ‘What are you doing over there?’” Looking to the future The next step for Wildlife Inc. is to find a new facility, according to Straight. He said the nonprofit could benefit from a larger facility that could accommodate the growing number of rescued animals. Straight said that if he knew the nonprofit would evolve into such a large operation, he probably wouldn’t have chosen the island as the base, since

evacuating the animals could become an issue during an emergency. However, Wildlife Inc. needs additional funding to pursue a new facility. And Straight said the nonprofit has pursued deals with multiple television production companies for animal rescue and rehabilitation programming, including channels like Animal Planet. Wildlife Inc. agreed to a three-month contract with a television production company in the past, but would need a larger deal to fund a new facility, according to Straight. In the meantime, Straight said neither he nor his wife plan to stop leading the nonprofit. “Gail will probably be feeding birds out there until the day she drops,” he said. “Obviously, people don’t live forever, but we don’t really have any succession plans right now.” Straight said naming a successor isn’t an easy process. A person must spend 1,000 hours volunteering at a certified animal rehabilitation center to attain the permits needed to run the facility, and no volunteer has reached those hours at Wildlife Inc. “What would happen if we couldn’t do it? I’d say someone would probably step up,” Straight said. For more information or to report a sick or injured animal, call Wildlife Inc. at 941-778-6324 or visit

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A.P. Bell, DEP cancel June courthouse hearing

Residents look to restart HB noise dispute By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter The city of Holmes Beach seeks to head off another complaint about noise. Holmes Beach filed a motion to dismiss Richard and Marjorie Motzers’ amended complaint and the Motzers’ attorney set up an Aug. 1 court date to hear the dispute. Anthony Manganiello III, of Icard Merrill in Sarasota, filed the Motzers’ new complaint, alleging the city failed to prevent residents “from being effectively driven out of their quiet neighborhood by excessive noise emanating from an ever-increasing number of short-term rental properties.” He argued Holmes Beach police should be ordered to perform nondiscretionary, administrative portions of the ordinance. Thomas Thanas, of the city’s law firm of Dye Harrison, argued against the new complaint saying, “The amended complaint alleges no new facts. The amended complaint cites to no new cases.” He also said Manganiello’s new argument asks the court to “dissect the city’s noise control ordinance” and separate the discretionary functions from nondiscretionary/administrative portions,” which “misses the whole point” of a prior court order. Twelfth Circuit Judge Charles Sniffin dismissed a prior Motzer complaint March 14, ruling the judiciary

A June 3 court hearing came off the docket at the end of May in the case of A.P. Bell Fish Co. v. the Florida Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Fund and the Department of Environmental Protection. One of A.P. Bell’s attorneys, Jennifer Perez Alonzo of Beasley, Demos and Brown of Coral Gables, filed the notice with the 12th Circuit Court in light of the parties’ agreement to cancel. The board of trustees, comprising the governor and his cabinet, manage public lands for the state. The DEP administers and enforces the state’s environmental laws and regulations. There was no court date as of May 30. Up for hearing was a motion to strike A.P. Bell defenses by the state agencies and the fish company’s motion to strike the defendants’ defenses. A.P. Bell sued the DEP and Board of Trustees in May 2018, claiming ownership of submerged land in Sarasota Bay under a 1,200-square-foot structure that Raymond Guthrie Jr. built in 2017. The location is about 350 feet from A.P. Bell docks. A.P. Bell and Guthrie claim the house with air conditioning and a metal roof built on pilings should be grandfathered by the state because it was built where a Guthrie family net camp once existed. They also contend the structure was once connected to the mainA 61-year-old man driving in Holmes Beach land. However, the state maintains Guthrie built a struc- after drinking at the Drift-In in Bradenton Beach was ture larger than any prior structure on sovereign land, arrested May 18 for driving under the influence. Stopped for speeding, Kenneth without permits and after warnings to remove the Belote told a Holmes Beach police structure. officer he was on his way home to In a DEP enforcement case, Judge Edward NichoPerico Island. Belote is listed in las entered a judgment against Guthrie in February police and court records as living in requiring the structure’s removal and a $6,500 payment Rochester, Michigan. for costs and fines. He stayed enforcement of the deciHBPD Officer Alexander Hurt Belote sion pending the outcome of the A.P. Bell case. was called to the scene and adminis— Kathy Prucnell tered a field sobriety test. According to the probable cause affidavit, Belote Visit www.islander.org for the best news on AMI. said he’d been drinking at the bar 15 minutes earlier. At the police station, Belote provided breath samples measuring 0.159 and 0.149 blood-alcohol content. The legal limit is no more than 0.08. He was transported to the Manatee County jail, then posted $120 bond and was released. An 8:30 a.m. June 19 arraignment was assigned by the 12th Circuit Court at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

Man arrested for DUI

Richard and Marjorie Motzer watch proceedings Jan. 24 from the courtroom gallery in a case they brought and lost against the city of Holmes Beach. Islander File Photo: Kathy Prucnell cannot interfere with discretionary functions of other branches of government, including an officer’s power to enforce criminal laws or issue civil citations. An April 1 order in the case clarified that the dismissal was “without prejudice,” allowing the Motzers to submit an amended complaint. The Motzers live in a residential district zoned for duplexes in the 400 block of 56th Street in Holmes Beach, where short-term rental properties on Holmes Boulevard and 55th Street border their home. The couple first sued the city in June 2018, asking the court to mandate that Holmes Beach enforce an ordinance that restricts noise to no more than 65 decibels before 10 p.m. and no more than 50 decibels between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. The city’s motion to dismiss the second complaint is set for 1:30 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

Man sentenced for DUI

A Bradenton man pleaded no contest to driving under the influence in Holmes Beach and a 12th Circuit judge found him guilty. Joshua Peurifoy, 34, was sentenced April 11 by Judge Doug Henderson. Holmes Beach police stopped Peurifoy driving erratically on East Bay Drive in December 2018. He told police he’d been drinking at D.Coy Ducks Tavern. The judge sentenced Peurifoy to 12 months probation, including DUI school and a victim-impact panel, as well as 50 hours of public service. Henderson modified the April order May 20, allowing Peurifoy to buy out the public service work for $500. Peurifoy was assessed $1,811 in costs and fines, according to the court online records.

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By Sandy Ambrogi

Island police reports

Anna Maria May 22, 700 block of N. Shore Drive, fraud. A man went to the MCSO to submit a sworn statement about a scheme to defraud of more than $50,000. May 22, 300 block of North Bay Boulevard, found property. A bike was found by an officer at Bayfront Park. The owner later identified the bike and it was returned. May 24, 100 block of Crescent Drive, mischief. A woman reported someone drove into the yard and knocked over potted plants. Anna Maria is policed by MCSO. Bradenton Beach May 20, Circle K, 103 Gulf Drive S., trespass warning. An assistant store manager called Bradenton Beach police and reported a man loitering on the benches next to the entrance for several hours. BBPD assisted the manager issue the warning and advised the 52-year-old man that if he returned to the store, he would be arrested. May 22, Historic Bridge Street Pier, 200 Bridge St., trespass warning. Between 7:30-8:30 p.m., people on the pier began calling police appalled about a 29-year-old man horsing around, using foul language and throwing fish. The man was issued a trespass warning. May 24, Circle K, 103 Gulf Drive S., trespass

warning. Responding to a report from the convenience store, Bradenton Beach police assisted with a trespass warning to a 33-year-old man who had remained at the store after being told to leave by a store employee. Police were told the manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ex-girlfriend worked at the store, however, she was not working at the time. May 25, 1600 block of Gulf Drive South, domestic battery. Bradenton Beach police responded to a report of a man beating a woman near the Coquina Beach Park bathrooms. The man left before officers arrived. The woman told police her boyfriend had dragged her through the sand, pushed her to the ground and kicked her in her stomach. BBPD, with other area law enforcement, searched for the man to no avail. BBPD submitted a request for the state attorney to pursue possible charges. May 25, 300 block of Gulf Drive South, erratic driver. A 72-year-old man in a pickup was pulled over by police after an officer observed him swerving on Bridge Street, failing to yield the right of way in the roundabout, cutting off another vehicle, and driving into the bike lane. The man admitted heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been drinking, exited the vehicle and fell on the sidewalk. The officer called for emergency medical services, which transported the man to Blake Medical Center in Bradenton. He was ticketed for failing to maintain a single lane and failure to yield the right of way at the roundabout. Cortez No reports. Cortez is policed by MCSO.

Holmes Beach May 24, 6800 block of Palm Drive, theft. A woman unloading luggage at a rental house reported a carry-on bag with content valued at $475 was not in the driveway after it was left at the rear of the vehicle. May 25, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Public Beach, seat belts, possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana. A woman was stopped after making an illegal turn into the parking lot from Gulf Drive. She was cited for no seat belt, a child not properly belted in a carrier seat and possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana. May 25, 100 block of 42nd Street, warrant arrest. A vehicle was stopped after a hit on a license plate reader and the driver was found to not have a license. A passenger was identified as having an outstanding warrant for domestic battery, was arrested and transported to Manatee County jail. May 27, 400 block of Clark Drive, disorderly intoxication. A man was reported standing in the street with a bottle of tequila and yelling. A neighbor said he was an acquaintance of her son and she tried to take the tequila. An altercation ensued. Police found the man lying in the street. The man was taken into custody and transported to Manatee County jail, after receiving medical clearance for a bump on his head and alcohol toxicity. Holmes Beach is policed by HBPD. Streetlife is based on incident reports and narratives from the BBPD, HBPD and MCSO.

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Gathering

CrossPointe registering kids for vacation Bible school

CrossPointe Fellowship is registering children for its vacation Bible school, A-maze-ing Grace. Students will find on opening day a maze of cardboard boxes leading them through CrossPointe’s sanctuary. Classes will be 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Friday,

Annunciation to host AID Pentecostal service

Gathering plans SPECIAL EVENTS

Sunday, June 9 6 p.m. — All Island Denominations Pentecostal Service, EpisAll Island Denominations will present a Pentecoscopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. tal service at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at the Episcopal Information: 941-778-1638. Church of the Annunciation.

AID is a nonprofit organization that includes all the island churches. An announcement for the service extended “an invitation to all” to gather at the church, 4409 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. The Right Rev. J. Michael Garrison, assisting bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida, will officiate, and representatives from island churches will participate. Refreshments will be served after the service. For more information, call the church at 941-7781638.

Obituaries

LOOKING AHEAD

June 24-28, CrossPointe Fellowship Vacation Bible School, Holmes Beach. ONGOING LISTINGS Christ Church of Longboat Key Presbyterian (USA), 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Sunday service 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.; men’s Monday Bible study 9 a.m.; women’s Wednesday Bible study 10 a.m. Cortez Church of Christ, 12111 45th Ave. W., Cortez. Sunday Bible study, 10 a.m.; Sunday worship, 11 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. CrossPointe Fellowship, 8665 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

William ‘Bill’ W. Davis

William “Bill” W. Davis, 79, of North Carolina and formerly of Holmes Beach, died April 23. He often was seen driving his red 1967 Corvette Stingray around Anna Maria Island. He retired from Kodak in Rochester, New York, where he was a chief research officer and engineer in the copy products division. He was married to Linda K. He is survived by his children Davis Russell and wife Christina, Kate and husband Keith Dukat, Bowman and wife Christine Hall, Nathaniel Hall; and eight grandchildren.

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Obituaries are offered as a community service in The Islander newspaper to residents and family of residents, both past and present, as well as to those people with ties to the island. Submit to news@islander.org. Islander obituaries are free, including a photo and posting on the website. Paid obituaries can be discussed with advertising consultant Toni Lyon. Call The Islander at 941-7787978.

June 24-28, at the church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Registration is for children from age 4 years old through the fifth-grade. For more information, call the church office at 941-778-0719. Sunday worship 9 a.m.; Sunday life group 10:30 a.m.; women’s Tuesday prayer 9:30 a.m.; men’s Wednesday Bible study 7 a.m. Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Sunday worship 9 a.m.; men’s Wednesday breakfast 8 a.m.; Thursday worship 9:30 a.m. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Saturday service 5 p.m.; Sunday service 9:30 a.m.; Sunday fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday prayer partners 11:30 a.m.; women’s Thursday Bible study 10 a.m. Harvey Memorial Community Church, 300 Church Ave., Bradenton Beach. Sunday services 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Sunday service 10 a.m.; fellowship afterward. Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Sunday worship 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.; adult Sunday school 8:45 a.m.; Sunday adult book study 9 a.m.; Just Older Youth/JOY Brown Bag Lunch Series second and fourth Wednesdays, 11 a.m. St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Saturday confession 3 p.m.; Saturday Mass 4 p.m.; Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; weekday Mass 8:30 a.m.

Gathering

Send announcements and listings for Gathering to news@islander.org, as well as calendar@islander. org. The deadline is the Wednesday prior to the publication date. Please include a contact number.

Vicki L. Staley

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Vicki L. Staley, 56, of Longboat Key died May

She had lived in Durand and Bloomington, Illinois. She loved Florida life and frequently asked, “Can you believe we live in Florida?” She loved spending time with family and friends, visiting the beach, taking photographs and riding in her convertible, known as “Down Time.” Staley She was an accomplished graphic arts designer who had her own business, Vivid Design. Her eye for detail and a love of life made her an amazing photographer and artist. The love of all God’s creatures led her to be a certified turtle walker on Sundays. She always had a beautiful, radiant smile for everyone she would meet. “Be kind to one another,” she would say. A celebration of life was held June 1 at Chubby’s, 6858 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. She is survived by her husband, Mark; daughter Jettie; father and stepmother, Herb and Jerri Greene; sisters Sandy Johnson and Robin Greene. In lieu of a memorial contribution, she made a request, “I’d like everyone to pay it forward.”

Good deeds

Volunteer opportunities

Looking for volunteer opportunities on or around Anna Maria Island? These organizations are seeking help: The Roser Food Bank needs donations of cash and nonperishable food. The pantry is administered by Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941778-0414. Moonracer Animal Rescue seeks volunteers to offer foster and forever homes for rescued animals. Information: 941-345-2441. Anna Maria Island Historical Society museum seeks docents, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0492. Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce seeks volunteers to assist at the office and visitor information center. Information: 941-778-1541.

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Worker brings passion to the job at Anna Maria City Pier

By Cory Cole Islander Reporter The Anna Maria City Pier is known to grab the hearts of many people. Larry Thornton, a senior supervisor for i+iconSOUTHEAST, shared how proud he is May 29 to be part of the team building the new Anna Maria City Pier. I+iconSOUTHEAST is the contractor for construction of the new city pier, and it is Thornton’s responsibility to oversee three groups of subcontractors, making sure the job runs smoothly. Thornton, a Manatee County resident, has worked in marine construction for 50 years. Before his employment with i+icon, he experimented with retirement, which lasted 18 months. On returning to work in December 2017, his first project for i+icon was at Port Tampa Bay. During this time, Thornton heard talks of a possible job on the Anna Maria City Pier project. “From the time they first started talking about it I really wanted to come and do this,” he said. He enjoys what he does. He and his wife owned and operated a midsize marine construction firm, LC Boggs Industries, for 13 years in Dania. They closed their doors in December 1996 and Thornton started working for larger marine contracThree fillers await concrete to harden around reinforced rods, also known as rebar, at the T-end of the pier. The concrete deck will be covered with ipe planks before construction of the restaurant and bait shop begins.

Tampa Bay and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, both for the view and the history. He knew little about the pier before taking the job, but he learned its history from locals and the Anna Maria Island Historical Society. Thornton encourages people to visit the historical society’s museum on Pine Avenue, where they can view examples of old and new pier pilings and learn the history of the pier. As of May 29, the contractor had most of the stringers placed. Stringers are attached to the pilings and provide support for the planks. Workers also were installing fillers that connect the concrete caps at the T-end of the pier. Completion of the new pier depends on a few factors, including weather, according to Thornton, especially with the summer rainy season to come. If construction continues as planned, Thornton expects to be finished using aquatic equipment in July. Larry Thornton pauses from his construction job for By that point, i+icon should be placing the planks and i+icon-Southeast May 29 at the T-end of the new city decking and working on finishing touches. pier. Islander Photos: Cory Cole “I would love to sit on the pier, enjoy a burger and a beer on New Year’s Day, fishing with my grandtors, eventually settling into a job at i+icon. daughter,” Thornton said anticipating work will wrap “This is a beautiful place to work, and it’s almost up in December. impossible not to find joy working out here,” Thornton said, standing on the bones of the city pier in midRestaurant bids remain sealed construction. In an emergency meeting May 30 at city hall, Thornton enjoys working at a job site overlooking Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy delivered to each city commissioner a sealed envelope containing the bids from four contractors in response to the request for proposals to build the city pier restaurant, bait shop and amenities. The commissioners were told by Murphy to keep all the information in the envelopes confidential, adding that it is not yet public information. The companies that submitted proposals are Burke Construction Group, D.L. Porter Constructors and Jon F. Swift Construction, all of Sarasota, and Mason Martin Builders, owned by Frank Agnelli and Jake Martin, of Anna Maria Island. The commission will meet to discuss the bid proposals at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 6, at city hall, 10005 Gulf Drive. — Cory Cole

Anna Maria mayor authorized to negotiate waste services contract

By Cory Cole The Islander Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy called an emergency meeting May 30 to discuss the city’s waste services contract. City commissioners had voted 4-1 May 9 to authorize Murphy to negotiate an agreement with Waste Management over the other bidder, Waste Pro. The meeting opened with a discussion of concerns regarding Waste Management’s bid. The city has contracted for garbage removal with Waste Management for more than 30 years. The company now provides the city with collection of garbage, yard waste and recycling. Commissioners responded to Waste Management’s bid with seven requests. The commission wanted a lower residential rate, as well as a four-day collection schedule instead of the two days offered. They wanted Waste Management to agree on 6 a.m. pickups for commercial waste,

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AME fifth-graders receive awards during ceremony By Brook Morrison, brook@islander.org

Anna Maria Elementary’s auditorium filled May 29 with relatives and friends prepared to watch fifthgrade students receive service and academic awards. “I hope you brought tissues for the slideshow, Mom,” AME fifth-grader Madison Ferrari said to her mother, Rebecca Anderson. AME principal Jackie Featherston opened the ceremony with praise for the fifth-graders. She recalled that when she began her position as AME principal in 2014, the graduating fifth-grade class was entering first-grade and, she said, it had been a pleasure to watch them grow. “I will miss you, and your teachers will miss you,

and we love you,” said Featherston. Luke Winsper was recognized for being top media helper by media specialist Lynne McDonough, who also honored first-place winners of Battle of the Books, a reading program to encourage third- to fifth-grade students to read. Service awards were distributed to Safety Patrol, USA Flag Team, Peace Pole, Green Team, Office Runners, K-Kids and Technology Student Association participants. Holmes Beach Police Officer Josh Fleischer, the school resource officer, thanked “rock star” fifth-grade teachers Mary Miller and Michele Costanzo before calling fifth-graders Kieran Cloutier and Jada Hehr to read their Drug Abuse Resistance Education essays to the audience. Academic awards for speech, science, math and perfect attendance followed, with cheers from the audi-

ence. Eleven fifth-graders received the Presidential Gold certificate for straight A’s. Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island members David Zaccagnino and Judy Rup announced the Service Above Self Award to winner Frankie Coleman, who will have his name added to a plaque commemorating past winners in the media room. He also received $100 from Rotary. Sons of the American Revolution certificates for good citizenship with upright character and habits went to AME fifth-graders Tommy Baugher and Emma Raulerson. Fifth-grade students held certificates in hand at the close of the ceremony and watched a slideshow depicting their years at Anna Maria Elementary. With tears, fifth-grader Madison looked back at her mom, who had a tissue in her hand to dab her eyes.

AME parents, teachers celebrate the class of 2019

“AME allowed me to open up and show myself,” said fifth-grader Skyler Dubats. “Skyler will miss seeing familiar faces, but is very excited to start middle school next year,” added her mother, Steffani Dubats. The Anna Maria Elementary fifth-grade graduation ceremony and awards day was May 29 in the school auditorium. As the 47 AME fifth-graders prepared to receive awards for achievements and get promoted to sixthgrade, their teachers reflected on the 2018-19 school year and the class of 2019. Teacher Michele Costanzo said she and her class approached “each new day with the desire to prepare ourselves, which will lead us to the next landing. Wherever that takes us, we will look at it as a blessing to have started out at Anna Maria.” In August, her class of 23 students will attend King Middle, Manatee School of the Arts, Nolan Middle, Rowlett Academy and possibly other schools. “One of my students admitted to loving the opportunity to learn sixth-grade math,” said Costanzo. “And another student wrote that she could not pick out any one favorite thing because she loved everything about AME.” Fifth-grade teacher Mary Miller said of her graduating class: “I’ve watched my kiddos grow from timid 10-year-olds to well prepared middle schoolers. This has been a great year of learning and fun.” AME parents also reflected upon their kids’ last year as elementary students. “AME has been an amazing experience for sure,” said mom Morgan Harlan. “Ava is headed to Rowlett Middle, but we sure will miss the staff and teachers as they felt like family to us.” “Their dad went to AME too,” Harlan added. Mom Amy Talucci said daughter Natalie will attend King Middle in Bradenton. “The little school by the bay will always hold a special place in our hearts,” said Talucci. As the 2018-19 school year came to a close, fifthgraders walked the corridors for the last time May 29 surrounded by teachers, students and staff who sent them on their way to middle schools — all off island. “This school year has been a pleasure, with all the exciting learning and growth I have seen in our students,” said AME principal Jackie Featherston. The 2019-20 school year starts Aug. 12.

AME senior secretary Tammy Haley, left, physical education teacher Terri Ruise and media specialist Lynne McDonough prepare for the final bell May 30.

Anna Maria Elementary STEM teacher Jacqueline Jordan hugs fifth-grader Audrey Roebuck, left, and Jocelyn Raines May 30, during their final walk as grade-school students through the school halls. Islander Photos: Brook Morrison

AME parents, teachers, staff and students line the halls while fifth-graders walk for the last time May 30 as elementary students.

AME-PTO elects officers

Anna Maria Elementary parents elected new Parent-Teacher Organization officers and the results were AME second-grader Conrad Elmore high-fives fifthannounced May 22 on the group’s Facebook page. grader Ashton Hovda May 30. Positions are unpaid, volunteer roles. The PTO’s president for the 2019-20 school year is Jamie Hinckle. Janae Rudacille is vice-president; Lauren Palmer, treasurer; Alana Fleischer and Nicole Plummer, co-secretaries.

Principal Jackie Featherston waits with guidance counselor Susan Tabicman to send off fifth-grade students May 30, the final day of the 2018-19 school year.

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Presenting the AME class of 2019

Anna Maria Elementary fifth-grader Frankie Coleman poses onstage with Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island representatives Judy Rup and David Zaccagnino May 29 after receiving the Rotary Service Above Self Award. Frankie’s name will be added to a plaque in the school media room and he was awarded $100. Islander Photos: Brook Morrison Holmes Beach Police Officer Josh Fleischer honors the AME fifth-grade safety patrol group May 29 in the auditorium during a ceremony.

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• Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019-20 back-to-school night. • Monday, Aug. 12, first day of 2019-20 school year. Anna Maria Elementary is at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. For more information, AME teacher Michele Costanzo’s fifth-grade students — gathered together for call the school at 941-708- the last time in the school auditorium — stand May 29 before friends and family with their academic completion certificates in hand. 5525.

AME fifth-grade teacher Michele Costanzo is last in line after the final bell.

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Nesting news

By chrisAnn Silver esformes

Early sea turtle nesting ‘spotty’ on Anna Maria Island

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start for summer on Anna Maria Island. This year, as with other holiday weekends on the island, revelers packed the beach May 27. During the spring and summer months, visitors to island beaches must share the shoreline with nesting shorebirds and sea turtles. Esformes Sharing the space involves cleaning up trash, filling in holes in the sand and removing beach gear, including chairs, canopies, games and inflatables at the end of the day, according to Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring executive director Suzi Fox. “People were pretty good this year with cleaning up their stuff,” Fox said May 29 of the holiday weekend. “There was trash at the usual spots, like the public beaches, but our bigger concern appears to be people on the beach at night.” Fox said nesting was “spotty” in the first month of sea turtle nesting season, which started May 1 and

Resources for turtle nesting season

To report unattended property or large holes on the beach, call code enforcement: • Anna Maria, 941-708-6130, ext. 139 or 129. • Bradenton Beach, 941-778-1005, ext. 280. • Holmes Beach, 941-708-5800, ext. 247. To read about turtle-friendly lighting, visit: • myfwc.com/seaturtle and click on “Sea Turtles and Lights.” To report sick, injured, entangled or dead sea turtles, call: • FWC Wildlife Alert Hotline, 1-888-4043922, #FWC or *FWC on a cellphone or text Tip@ MyFWC.com. To reach Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch, contact executive director Suzi Fox: • 941-778-5638 or suzifox@gmail.com. To learn more about sea turtles and conservation around the world, visit Sea Turtle Conservancy: conserveturtles.org.

A sea turtle nest is marked on the beach near 46th Street May 27 in Holmes Beach, where it is surrounded by Memorial Day beachgoers. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes continues through Oct. 31. Female sea turtles only come ashore to nest, so any objects — including people — in their path can distract them and lead to a failed nesting attempt — a false crawl. Flashlights and cellphone lights from people walking the beach at night also can be distracting for sea

turtles. As of June 2, there were 104 loggerhead nests and 143 false crawls on the island, compared with 105 nests and 126 false crawls on the same day in 2018. Fox said tracks on the beach, which is how AMITW volunteers spot nests and mark them off for protection, indicate that some sea turtles are crawling ashore then angling north or south along the beach before returning to the Gulf without laying a clutch of eggs in the sand. Fox said a turtle moving away from people on the beach could cause the diagonal tracks. “We understand that people are excited to see the sea turtles,” Fox said. “But they need to keep back at least 50 feet and let the turtles do their job.” In 2018, AMITW broke its record for loggerhead nests with 534 nests by the end of the season. Fox is hopeful this will be another record-breaker for island sea turtles. “Things are moving a little slowly right now, but that could all change as the weather warms up,” Fox said. “Even with a slow start, nesting could pick up any day now, and we could very well break another record.”

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Plover chicks hatch in Holmes Beach

One of two snowy plovers documented on Anna Maria Island sits with its chick May 29 on the shore in north Holmes Beach. The birds, designated as threatened in the state, are monitored locally by Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring. The nest, spotted April 27, contained three eggs that hatched May 29. Even though laid several days apart, eggs in a plover nest hatch the same day, so the chicks can be protected and by their parents, according to AMITW executive director Suzi Fox. Islander Photo: Courtesy Brenda Twiss

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Workers in May 2007 took out Australian pine trees at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach as part of a parking lot redesign. About a halfdozen islanders protested the tree removal. Islander File Photo: Paul Roat

By Lisa Neff

Ties that bind, trees that tower

My mom made newspaper headlines decades ago with a protest on the Lake Michigan beach where I spent many summers as a kid. She and other wild activists from Waukegan, Illinois, demonstrated against the planned destruction of Lake Michigan dunes by chaining themselves to form a blockade against a bulldozer. They won the battle. Later, on my first reporting job in New Hampshire, I saw activists chain themselves to gates at the Seabrook Neff Nuclear Power Plant, seeking to stop the company and the federal government from starting up the reactors for low-power testing. They lost the fight. Many times since, I’ve witnessed and reported on demonstrators taking action for or against a cause. Posters, banners and bullhorns were more common than chains, but chains make an impression — I’ll never forget seeing two dozen men marching in shackles in downtown Chicago to demand the federal government expand access to HIV/AIDS medicine. And, although I needed to go to The Islander’s archives to remember the dates and other details, I’ve not forgotten the activists who in 2007 lashed themselves to Australian pine trees at Coquina Beach. Their goal was to block the removal of the trees to make way for a reconfigured parking lot. They lost the campaign, and Manatee County removed the marked trees. But they won, because islanders remember their protests and quickly mobilized in late May, after learning the county intended to remove Australian pine trees as part of a drainage project at Coquina.

The county, responding to a request from Bradenton Beach, halted the removal of the trees pending a review of the project plans and a discussion. During this period of retreat or reprieve, we can engage in a conversation about conservation at Coquina Beach or anywhere else on Anna Maria Island. At its root, conservation is the prevention of the wasteful use of a resource, and removing mature trees by the beach seems wasteful. What next? Maybe we should push away sand on the beach to park more cars? I suspect that if more than 100 live oaks were in the way of the drainage project instead of Australian pines, the project would be re-engineered to protect the trees. So it’s the state of Florida’s “non-native” and “invasive” designation that leads some to deem Australian pine trees dispensable, not worth conserving. During this period of review, I suggest we engage in a conversation about those terms, because I’ve heard people speak about Australian pine trees in ugly, derisive, hateful tones, as if “non-native” is a slur and a threat. Did you know? Several species of Australian pine trees were introduced from Australia to Florida during the 1890s, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Although commonly called pines, the plants are angiosperms, not conifers.

They were planted in Florida to form windbreaks around canals, agricultural fields, roads and houses. And because the trees are resistant to salt spray, they can grow close to seawater. The needles hold salt spray, where it either evaporates or drops to the ground, preventing damage to property and crops. The FWC advises that because of an aggressive growth rate, new Australian pine trees should not be planted. Also, possession of Australian pine with the intent to sell or plant is illegal in the state without a special permit.

A white board in 2011 at a coffee cafe, now the General Store on Pine Avenue in Anna Maria, shows the tally of an informal poll — 104-2 —on keeping Australian pine trees in a city park. Islander File Photo

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Strongman competitors

Jack Weldon, 6, left, gives his best strongman pose as brother John, 3, gives him a laugh May 30 as they stand atop slides at the Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. The boys — grandchildren of Islander reporter Sandy Ambrogi — from Virginia, were on a summer vacation that brought them to the beach for some afternoon fun. Meanwhile, an international strongman competition is coming to Bradenton and the Manatee and Coquina public beaches over Father’s Day weekend. Islander Courtesy Photo: Prescott Weldon.

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Bow to the king

Capt. David White wrangles a tarpon on the hook — caught May 16 on a pass crab — to the boat for a trophy photo and dehooking. Islander Courtesy Photos

A tarpon primer — know before you go

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission made tarpon 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 natural bait to harvest or attempt to harvest tarpon.

• Tarpon over 40 inches must remain in the water unless a tag is used. • Tarpon tags can be used exclusively for harvest of a potential IGFA record-sized tarpon. Taxidermy mounts can be made from length and girth measurements and a photograph. • Don’t tow a tarpon unless it is necessary to revive it. If you must tow, go as slow as possible while still moving water over the gills. • Keep head and gills in the water. Tarpon handling guidelines • Do not target tarpon from bridges or piers — Tarpon is an iconic saltwater fish. When handled releasing tarpon from bridges or piers requires specialproperly, these large fish are more likely to survive and ized lifting gear or cutting the line, which leaves long evade predators. amounts of line trailing behind the fish. Following the FWC guidelines can ensure the tarpon fishery remains strong and viable. Use proper tackle • Use barbless, single, non-offset circle hooks for natural bait. • Use single hooks rather than treble hooks. • Use tackle heavy enough to land the tarpon quickly, minimize exhaustion and help the fish avoid predators after release. Other tips • Do not drag tarpon over the gunnel of a boat. • Use a dehooking tool. • Tarpon smaller than 40 inches should be supported horizontally when removed from the water. Tarpon larger than 40 inches must remain in the water. • Do not fish for tarpon when large predatory sharks are in the area feeding. If sharks show up, move to another fishing location. • DO NOT get in the water with a tarpon!

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Sports on AMI go from soccer to strongman competition

By Kevin P. Cassidy Islander Reporter Adult soccer tops the scoreboard this week with nine teams producing action on the pitch at the Center of Anna Maria Island. After six weeks of action in the adult league, Gulfview Windows and Doors, with six wins and no losses, is running away with the regular season and the top seed. Blalock Walters follows with a 3-2-1 record, which puts Cassidy them just ahead of Jiffy Lube, Ross Built, Flynn Law and Duncan Real Estate which are all 3-2 and tied for third place, although Blalock Walters has a game in hand. Solid Rock Construction is alone in seventh place with a 3-3 record with Sato Real Estate in eighth place at 2-3-1, followed by ninth place Beach House Real Estate at 1-5 and Moss Builders at 0-6. Blalock Walters opened play May 29 with a 7-2 victory over Beach House Real Estate behind three goals from Stephen Perry and two goals from Matt Skaggs. Alex Breitinger and Greg DeMeuese each added a goal, while Scott Rudacille made nine saves in the victory. Nick Bouchard and Ryley Moore scored for Beach House, which also received seven saves from Cliff Powell in the loss. Gulfview rolled to a 5-2 victory over Moss Builders in the second match behind two goals and an assist from Keith Mahoney and two goals and three saves from Jason Chiofalo. Jose Urbiola chipped in with a goal and Ashley Friszman had an assist in the loss. The third match of the evening saw Solid Rock Construction outscore Jiffy Lube 6-5, getting three goals from Eric Pullen and two goals from Yuri Pereira. Drew Jacobsen completed the scoring for Solid Rock with one goal in the victory. Eliza Faillace scored two goals to lead Jiffy Lube, which also received goals from Daniel Anderson, Ricky Anderson and Omar Polar in the loss. The last match of the night saw Duncan Real Estate earn a 5-3 victory over Sato Real Estate behind a hat trick from Joey Hutchinson and two goals from Cole Peterson. Trey Horne made eight saves for the victory. Zach Lieb, Lyn Clarke and Murat Akay scored a goal each to lead Sato, which also received nine saves from Jason Sato in the loss.

The events are rugged for competitors in the World’s Strongest Man. Islander Courtesy Photo: World’s Strongest Man

Center offers volleyball camp The center is offering a youth volleyball camp 5-8 p.m. June 10-14 for players ages 9-14. Coaches for the camp include three-time AllAmerican setter Evelyn Long and Katy Roadman, who have a collective 10 years coaching at club, high school and collegiate levels. Long, who was the assistant women’s coach and head men’s coach at Lancaster Bible College, now lives in the area and works for Solid Rock Construction. Roadman comes from a volleyball family, with two of her sisters playing in college. She suffered a knee injury in high school and continued her volleyball career by coaching. Roadman coached at Temple Christian School, an A1 school in Titusville, and also spent time on the Temple University staff. She since has coached the Ignite Volleyball Club at Merritt Island and moved to the Tampa area to coach the Wharton High School JV team. The camp sessions will be indoors, in the center gym. The fee is $150. Registration is online at centerami.org. Horseshoe winners For more information, contact Ashley Friszman at Two teams advanced to the knockout stage and battled for the May 29 championship during horseshoe ashley@centerami.org or 941-778-1908, ext. 207. action at the Anna Maria City Hall horseshoe pits. Sam Samuels and Steve Doyle were the last team And indoor soccer for kids Youth soccer enthusiasts face a June 8 deadline standing after a 24-8 victory over Rod Bussey and to sign up for the summer indoor soccer league at the Norm Good. The June 1 games also saw two teams advance center. The season kicks off June 18 and ends July 31. to the finals after posting 3-0 pool play records. Tom Games will be played in the air-conditioned gym Skoloda walked his way to the winner’s circle with a 22-7 victory over Hank Huyghe and Jerry Disbrow. starting at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Cost is $10 for members and $75 for nonmemPlay gets underway at 9 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. Warmups bers. Key Royale news Coaches are needed. The Key Royale Club hosted its annual Memorial begin at 8:45 a.m. followed by random team selecRegister online at www.centerami.org or at the tion. Day Scramble for 46 members. There is no fee to play and everyone is welcome. center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. The team of Carol and Gary Duncan, Billie Jean Penson and John Kolojeski combined on a net score of 24.2 to take first place. Second place went to the team of Janet and Gary Razze and Roxanne and Bill Koche with a score of 24.4. The third place team, Kathy and Charlie Porter, Brett Lance and Scott Childress, was another two-tenths of a stroke back at 24.6. Lori Waggoner won the women’s closest-to-thepin contest, while Gary Razze was the men’s winner. Debi Richardson and John Kolojeski took prizes for the straightest drive. Bruce Christenson won the longest putt contest with a 22-foot shot. After the fun on the course, the participants enjoyed refreshments along with hot dogs, burgers and chicken sandwiches from the grill. The women took to the course May 28 for a ninehole individual-low-net match in two flights. Jana Samuels’ birdie on the sixth hole helped her capture Flight A with a 3-under-par 29, while Carol Duncan and Pam Lowry finished in a tie for second place at even-par-32. Pam Alvord and Ellen Boin both carded 4-underpar 28s to tie for first place in Flight B. Amy Tripp was alone in second place with a 2-under-par 30.

Strongest man coming to an island near you The World’s Strongest Man competition returns to the United States after three years abroad and will descend on Manatee County June 13-16. Qualifying rounds will take place at three locations, starting June 13 on Old Main Street in downtown Bradenton. The event moves to Coquina Beach June 14 and then to the Manatee Public Beach — or the PB as it is known by locals. There will be five events in the qualifying round and all of the groups will compete in the same five events. Events include the truck pull, super yoke and farmer’s walk medley, overhead press, deadlift and last-man standing. The finals will be at the Manatee beach, and will include a loading race, deadlift hold, overhead press, squat lift and the atlas stones.

Pirates on the field, players on the water

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kevin Newman and his wife, Shayne, fishing guide Capt. David White, Pirate third-basemen Colin Moran and wife Kelsey pause in Sarasota Bay for a photo. They are featured in AT&T Sportsnet, a showcase of the Florida lifestyle for players and their families during spring training. The TV show was set to air in the Pittsburgh television market. Islander Courtesy Photo

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Fishers swarm AMI waters hoping for ‘king’ hookup

By Capt. Danny Stasny Islander Reporter The tarpon bite is full on in the waters of Tampa Bay. And anglers from all over the world are aiming for an encounter with the king of sport fish. Fishing the Gulf beaches of Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key, as well as the pass at Bean Point and the gap between the north end of AMI and Stasny Egmont Key, provides great action for those who like pulling on big fish. Live bait offerings, — pass crabs and threadfin herring — are producing the best action, although other options, such as live pinfish and shiners, also work. Sizes of the silver kings being reported are 60-120 pounds, although larger fish are in the mix. Moving to the flats, the catch-and-release bite is going strong despite rising water temps. Catch-andrelease snook are in abundance on shallow grass flats where mangroves, oyster bars and good water flow occur. The same applies for catch-and-release redfish, frequently caught while targeting linesiders. Spotted seatrout are present on the flats, although not in the shallow areas with the reds and snook. Deeper grass areas are producing the best trout numbers, especially during strong, incoming tides. Also, offshore fishing is quite good, with guides reporting catches of permit and African pompano. Mangrove and yellowtail snapper are being taken in respectable numbers, especially around ledges and hard bottom. And don’t forget gag grouper season is open for recreational anglers. You can get your American red snapper fix if you’re accompanied by a federally permitted charter captain, but if you plan to go on your own as a recreational angler, you’ll have to wait until June 11. On my Southernaire charters, I’m enjoying the tranquility of the backcountry, leaving other fishers to search for tarpon. Targeting catch-and-release snook with my clients is yielding 20-30 fish per trip, with some fish 32 inches. Catch-and-release redfish are in the mix, and welcome. And deeper grass flats are producing numerous catch-and-release spotted seatrout — some at 22 inches. Lastly, wreck fishing is heating up for mangrove snapper. Some mornings, we’re seeing18-inch snapper being reeled up. Lastly, Spanish mackerel are producing great lighttackle action around structure in Tampa Bay. Capt. Warren Girle is in pursuit of silver kings along the Gulf beaches, as well as the pass at Bean Point and at Egmont Key. Casting live crabs or thread-

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Dave Morrison, visiting AMI from Maryland, shows off the 130-pound tarpon he hooked on a pass crab May 29. He was guided by Capt. Warren Girle. fin herring into schooling tarpon is resulting in bites and, on some occasions, multiple bites simultaneously. The fish are ranging from 60 to 120 pounds — and larger fish are being hooked, too. When Girle is not tarpon fishing, which is rare this time of year, he’s putting sportfishers on catch-andrelease redfish with live shiners as bait. Jim Malfese at the Rod & Reel Pier says many anglers frequent the pier with hopes of catching the big one — and some are successful. Using live shrimp as bait is resulting in “bull” redfish. Stout tackle and a little patience are required to catch these large reds, and for those who have this combination, the reward is hookups in the 40-inch range. Using live shrimp is resulting in some sheepshead, flounder and mangrove snapper for the cooler. Those opting to use artificials, such as jigs, are catching a smorgasbord of fish, including Spanish mackerel, ladyfish, jack crevalle and pompano. Capt. Aaron Lowman is concentrating his mornings on catch-and-release snook in Tampa Bay. By following a recipe of strong tides combined with mangrove shorelines, lush grass and an abundance of live shiners for bait, Lowman is leading his clients to exceptional backcountry action. Also, while on the flats, Lowman is finding numerous catch-and-release trout, with some measuring up to 22 inches. Moving out into the Gulf

of Mexico is producing action for Lowman’s clients, especially around wrecks and reefs. Two species worth mentioning are permit and cobia — both of which are keeping Lowman’s anglers happy. Also, Lowman is locked in on the tarpon in the passes and along the beaches of Anna Maria Island. Casting a live crab or a threadfin herring is attracting the silver kings to bite. Capt. Jason Stock is fitting in some quality time with his charters by tarpon fishing between offshore trips. Cruising the beaches and passes during morning incoming tides is yielding numerous confrontations with the famous silver king. Live threadfin herring and crabs are preferred baits for Stock — and the tarpon. Moving offshore, Stock is hooking into African pompano and permit while working the wrecks and reefs. Fishing hard bottom and ledges is proving to be good, especially for big yellowtail and mangrove snapper. Capt. David White of Anna Maria Charters is putting versatility in fishing skills to the test this week. Tarpon fishing is proving to be quite good, and White is hooking up with his share — sometimes on a fly. Inshore fishing for catch-and-release snook is another bite that White is on, which is resulting in some exceptional days of 20-30 fish in a 4-hour charter. Lastly, White is on patrol offshore in preparation for the opening seasons of American red snapper and gag grouper. Also while offshore, he’s spotting an occasional cobia, and instructing clients to quickly cast a large jig to attract a brown bomber. Send high-resolution photos and fishing reports to fish@islander.org.

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vice, including the Waterfront, the Feast, Eat Here, Mr. Bones BBQ and Island Spice. Payne, a U.S. Army vet, started the service last year. His next expansion will be to Longboat Key, possibly in 2020. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Business is booming right now, but I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to grow even more,â&#x20AC;? Payne told The Islander. Island Eats delivers 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. SundayThursday and 11:30 a.m.-9:45 p.m. Friday-Saturday. To place an order or to get the app, go to islandeats. net or call 941-201-8184. Stay busy, islander, and cool! Got business news? Contact Sandy Ambrogi at sandy@islander.org.

Michael Payneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island Eats AMI has expanded, bringing favorite restaurant dishes to dinner tables. The delivery service now includes Perico Bay Club, Harbor Isle and the Flamingo Cay areas, as well as Cortez. Payneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delivery already encompassed Anna Maria Island. Island Eats also has an app to place an order for beach delivery. Twelve island restaurants participate in the ser-

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The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce and the Center of Anna Maria Island are collaborating on a Lunch and Learn series. The first seminar, aimed to educate those operating small businesses, will focus on preparing for a hurricane and learning about resources available after a storm. The program will begin at noon Thursday, June 13, at the center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Steve Litschauer, the emergency management officer for the Manatee County Public Safety Department, will lecture, as will Bruno Kapacinskas, the business resource manager in the Manatee County Redevelopment and Economic Opportunity Department. Vendors will be at the forum to show their products. The cost to attend is $10 and includes a boxed lunch. Reservations and payment are required by June 10. For more information, call the chamber at 941778-1541. EXPERIENCE REPUTATION RESULTS SALES/RENTALS Professional Service to Anna Maria Island Since 1974

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Wednesday, June 5 11:30 a.m. — Networking lunch, Pier 22, 1200 First Ave. W., Bradenton. $15 members, $25 guests. RSVP. Information: 941-7781541, info@amichamber.org. Wednesday, June 26 5 p.m. — Business card mixer, Acqua Aveda Lifestyle Salon & Spa, 5311 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. $5 members, $10 guests. RSVP Information: 941-778-1541, info@amichamber.org. LONGBOAT KEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Tuesday, June 11 8:30 a.m. — 360 New Member and Refresher Breakfast, chamber office, 5390 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. RSVP. Information: 941-383-2466, info@lbkchamber.com. OTHER EVENTS Saturday, June 8 AME students monkey around on last day of school 6:30 p.m. — Bradenton Marauders game, LECOM Park, 1611 Anna Maria Elementary students celebrate the last day of school at the Manatee Public Beach May 30 with Ninth St. W., Bradenton, chamber members special $10. Informa- transportation courtesy of the Island Monkey Bus and woners Kathy and Roque Pastorius. The fun contintion: 941-747-3031, ext. 4355, taylor.fraise@pirates.com. ued at the clubhouse and pool at Harbour Isle on Perico Island with a pizza party, compliments of AME

AMI chamber roster grows with May showers

The following new businesses joined the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce in May: • Beach Blossoms, Felica Goett, Bradenton Beach. • Better Business Bureau, West Florida, Bryan Oglesby, Clearwater. • Best Beach Getaways, Keith McCabe, Bradenton Beach. • Caban Up, Jeff Zeunik, Holmes Beach. • Florida All Risk Insurance, Jason Miller, Bradenton. Welcome to all! Interested in joining the AMI chamber? Call 941778-1541 or email info@amichamber.org.

parent Jeannine Inda. Included in the party/ride are Jordan Moore, Zoie Wade, Bella Walker, Lenie Nebra, Makena Corr, Heidi Querrard, Peyton Hovda, Camille Hill, Anthony Dunfee, Olivia Inda, Rowan Benford, Cala Ryan, Lauren Taylor Nock, Garrett Nock and Reese Coffman and, finally, Millie the Corgi, class mascot. AME first-grader Dylan Phillips, left, and fourth-grade students Olivia Inda, Lauren Taylor Nock and Cala Lynne Ryan ride the Island Monkey Bus from the school to the Manatee Public beach May 30. Islander Photos: Courtesy AME

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GE REFRIDGERATOR 18-inch, $75, mini wine cellar. $10, mini fridge, $25. 941-3561456.

WANTED: WORKOUT DVDs and retired but working XBox, Wii units with games for Ministry of Presence for kids and teens in Haiti. Deliver to The Islander, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.

BIMINI BAY SAILING: Small sailboat rentals and instruction. Day. Week. Month. Sunﬁsh, Laser, Windrider 17 and Precision 15. Call Brian at 941-685-1400.

ANTIQUE PARTNER DESK: All wood, $1,000. See at The Islander ofﬁce, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. 941-778-7978.

WANTED: YOUR OLD cellphone for recycling. Deliver to The Islander, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.

FOUR OAK OFFICE chairs: Antiques, perfect for eclectic dining set. The Islander newspaper, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. 941-778-7978.

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FREE GUN LOCK courtesy of Project Childsafe, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Holmes Beach Police Department. Pick up at The Islander ofﬁce, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. Don’t be sorry, be safe.

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ROSER THRIFT SHOP open 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Annex until noon. Donations preferred 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Wednesdays. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Call 941-779-2733.

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PONTOON BOAT RENTAL Create life long memories. Call 941-778-2121 or see boatflorida.net. FISHING AMI WANNA GO Charter fishing and echo tours, shark charters, feed-the-stingrays and sharks, porpoise watching. 24-foot pontoon. Call Judy for info, 941-757-7246. HELP WANTED HOUSEKEEPER: 30-40 HOURS per week. Must know how to handle daily housekeeping operations for a small motel. Must speak English and be a non-smoker. Family owned motel, great place to work. Tom at 941-7785405. CITY OF ANNA MARIA, part-time parking and code enforcement officer needed. Holidays and weekends are required. Please, call or email 941-708-6130, ext. 121. amadmin@ cityofannamaria.com. REPORTER WANTED: Full- to part-time. Newspaper experience required. Email with letter of interest to news@islander.org. KIDS FOR HIRE KIDS FOR HIRE ads are FREE for up to three weeks for Island youths under 16 looking for work. Ads must be placed at The Islander office, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.

Islander archive 24/7

Some years ago, The Islander was invited to take part in a pilot project with the University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries. We donated our collection of printed newspapers covering from the first edition in 1992 to the digital era of 2005, as well as the digital editions. It took some time, but it’s all on the UofF digital library site now, all searchable by key word, name or date. It’s simple, easy and available 24/7. There’s 27 years, 52 weeks a year, the complete collection of The Islander, online at ufdc.ufl.edu. You’ll find The Islander at the UofF library among the digital stacks, now and into the future. Weekly. Find weekly editions of The Islander — 1992 to present — online in the University of Florida Digital Library at ufdc.uﬂ.edu.

“Anna Maria Island,” a pictorial history of the island by Bonner Joy, is available at The Islander office, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. Joy is publisher of The Islander newspaper, having launched the newspaper in 1992.

Think Global, Read Local WWW.ISLANDER.ORG 3218 E. Bay Drive, AMI Centre Shops, Holmes Beach • 941-778-7978.

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U FLY I drive your car anywhere in the USA. Airport runs, anywhere. Office, 941-4476389. 941-545-6688.

VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, interior/exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island references. Bill, 941-795-5100. www.vangopainting.net.

HOLMES BEACH: WESTBAY Cove. Second ﬂoor, 2BR/2BA, large lanai. Pools, tennis, one block to Gulf beach. July-Oct. 15 $2,400/ month; November, December $2,800/ month; April 2020 $3,200/month. Thirty-day minimum. terryaposporos@gmail, 941-7788456.

B-SAFE-RIDES: Peggy, R.N I live on Anna Maria Island. Airport, casino, cruises, racetrack, golf course and personal rides. Minivan, leather, seats up to 6 people. Don’t risk it! Call or text, 727-902-7784. Unavailable May 22 until June 15. CLEANING: RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, vacation rental. We also do power washing, pavers and windows. 941-744-7983. BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS JD’s Window Cleaning looking for storefront jobs in Holmes Beach. I make dirty windows sparkling clean. 941-920-3840. BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refrigeration. Commercial and residential service, repair and/or replacement. Serving Manatee County and the Island since 1987. For dependable, honest and personalized service, call Bill Eller, 941-795-7411. CAC184228. ANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional creates a portrait. I want to be at your wedding! www.jackelka.com. 941-778-2711. RELAXING MASSAGE IN the convenience of your home or hotel. Massage by Nadia, more than 20 years on Anna Maria Island. Call today for an appointment, 941-5188301. MA#0017550.MA#0017550. LAWN & GARDEN

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GRIFFIN’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabinets and wood flooring. Insured and licensed. 941-722-8792.

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CONNIE’S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, landscaping, cleanups, hauling and more! Insured. 941-778-5294.

FURNISHED 1BR/1BA NEWLY renovated 55-plus ground ﬂoor. No smoking, no pets. $1,100/month or $2,000/month short-term. Fifth Street West and Cortez Road, Bradenton. Call Gary, 585-748-3866.

SHELL DELIVERED AND spread. $55/yard. Hauling all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-7957775, “shell phone” 941-720-0770.

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CONFORMING DUPLEX! OVER 2,500 sf of living with 2BR/2BA and 2BR/1BA. Easy walk to beach and room for pool! Now only $699,900. Call Kathleen White at 941773-0165. Island Real Estate. KWhite35@ tampabay.rr.com.

PENDING SALE: TURNKEY, beach block! Furnished beautifully updated 3BR/2BA classic cottage with pool, only ďŹ ve houses to beach! West of Gulf Drive with great rental. Only $899,000. Call Kathleen White at 941773-0165. Island Real Estate.

ANNA MARIA ISLAND: 3BR/2BA with large open floor plan and caged pool. Can be seen on Zillow. 218 82nd St., Holmes Beach. $719,000. 813-390-5747.

WATERFRONT FIXER-UPPER: Single-family home. 3BR/2BA, caged heated pool and spa, dock and lift. Oversized two-car garage and workshop. $719,900. Real Estate Mart, 941-356-1456.

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64 Handyperson’s inits. 65 Sushi topper 66 Quaff quickly 68 Engineer who coined the term “horsepower” 70 Hilton alternative 71 Sounds of disappointment 73 Larrups 75 Something journalists may work on 79 Its wingspan can reach 30 feet

81 Problem usually encountered at night 83 Aetna’s business: Abbr. 85 Say uncle 86 Searched for truffles, maybe 87 Delightful event? 88 Stretching or tightening muscle 89 Dangling part of a rooster 91 Isle named for a Gaelic goddess

92 Shade of black 93 Capital once known as Thang Long (“Ascending Dragon”) 94 Like some booms 96 Bow-wielding god 97 Mini manufacturer 99 Winnow 100 Meter reading 101 Erato’s instrument 103 Bit of old-fashioned animation

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