The Islander Newspaper E-Edition: Wednesday, April. 29, 2020

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the Best news on Anna maria island since 1992 astheworldterns slowly move forward. 6 county secures testing, coVid-19 cases rise. 2 county lifts overnight curfew. 3 round 2 of federal aid opens for businesses. 4

Meetings. 4

RoadWatch. 4 teacher powers up printer to help others. 5

Opinions. 6 10-20 Years aGo

looking back. 7

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Am seeks more info on pier restaurant bids. 10 Am gifts $25K to community center. 10 give to giving challenge. 10 Ame adjusts to ‘virtual’ realities. 11 law enforcement pushes through coVid-19 changes. 14

Streetlife. 14 Am construction ban to expire. 15

NESTING NOTES: 1st sea turtle nest of 2020 spotted. 16

may day brings buds. 17

Flash of green? not so much, but a green underwater dock light at richard stevens’ house is reflected on his boat as lightning illuminates the night sky April 24. the view, looking northeast from seaside gardens in Holmes Beach, was caught by his security camera. the April showers — an exhibition of the power of mother nature, brought rain, thunder and lightning — some 4 inches of much-needed rain — to the island and drought-stricken manatee county. stevens, who spends part of the year in connecticut, said he’s waiting out the virus “in paradise” on Ami.

Island faces expiring state, county CoVID-19 orders By ryan Paice islander reporter

Lots of orders require enforcement. Between state, county and some city orders, law enforcement on Anna Maria Island is addressing a bevy of safety measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. But what happens in the cities when the measures are dropped? Gov. Ron DeSantis’ safer-at-home order prohibiting nonessential travel and activity and an order limiting vacation rentals were set to expire April 30. After announcing a “Re-Open Florida Task Force” April 20, it was unclear as The Islander went to press whether DeSantis would extend the emergency order into May, as governors in other states have done. While none of the cities reported problems with enforcing the state’s safer-at-home order, some vacation rental activity continued in April, requiring municipal response. Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth wrote in an April 22 report that code enforcement officers found one person that week

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looking south April 23 on the beach near the Anna maria island moose lodge in Bradenton Beach despite limited parking for beachgoers. People who observed distancing guidelines were allowed on the beach. islander Photo: ryan Paice

violating the state order by checking into a rental property for less than 30 days. Holmes Beach police officers gave the renter a notice to appear in court, but the property owner was not reported to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations — per the state order — because the renter claimed to be a “government worker employed to the COVID-19

response,” according to the report. As of April 24, four violators were found checking into rentals in Holmes Beach. Titsworth wrote in an April 23 email to The Islander that each violator was given $250 citations and notices to appear in court, while the city reported three rental properties to the DBPR. PleAse, see orders, PAge 2

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Sea turtles arrive early to nest Bob, left, and deb Haynes, Anna maria island turtle Watch and shorebird monitoring volunteers, relocate a loggerhead nest April 26 from the beach near 56th street in Holmes Beach by carefully removing the eggs and placing them in a hand-dug nest higher on the beach. the relocation is required by the state to avoid nests being covered by sand during an upcoming beach renourishment project. islander Photo: courtesy AmitW

Based on a report distributed by mayor Judy titsworth, the islander reported the city of Holmes Beach was reopening some beach parking the week of April 13. the report stated the city would “be adding signage designating only the required beach access parking for federal beach renourishment funding. All other right-of-way parking will be designated no parking,” leading to the assumption there would be some parking available. Holmes Beach Police chief Bill tokajer told the islander April 24 that parking on city rights of way, along city streets and at beach accesses remained closed. “in the future, when we open the beaches, we will then place signs where parking will be allowed,” tokajer said. “But that’s for the future, not for the present.” tokajer said the city voided about $350 in parking tickets due to the misunderstanding.

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County COVID-19 cases rise, testing secured, PPEs to come By ChrisAnn Allen Islander Reporter

Florida might have passed its peak in positive COVID-19 cases and deaths. As of April 26, a coronavirus model by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington reported the projected peak in daily deaths was April 1 and peak resource use was expected April 12-24. However, possibly due to a lack of early testing, Manatee County appeared behind the curve when compared with statewide statistics. Manatee’s projected peak in positive COVID-19 cases? It was projected to hit May 4-12. So county commissioners, meeting April 21 via teleconference, unanimously voted to authorize spending up to $100,000 for 1,200 COVID-19 testing kits and personal protective equipment. The county announced April 23 that staff worked with representatives of Manatee County Rural Health orders continued from page 1

Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie wrote in an April 23 email to The Islander that the city had no issues with renter violations the week of April 20. Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy told city commissioners in an April 23 teleconference meeting the city investigated 76 check-ins and 82 cases of vacation rental advertisements. Murphy said 58% of the cases were found in compliance and another 20% were notified to comply. Murphy said the city attempted to gain compliance in each case instead of immediately notifying the DBPR, but two rental properties were reported to the state. “Reporting people isn’t necessarily the way you gain compliance,” he said. “Because you don’t know when (the state) is going to get around to it.” Murphy suggested commissioners consider what restrictions they would want to keep in place after the

and purchased 500 test kits. The tests were available at five medical facilities. People who were experiencing symptoms were screened and tested on-site. Additionally, the Department of Health announced drive-thru testing at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto, April 29-May 1, up to 80 people a day. The release said that to be tested, people needed a prescription and an appointment in advance by calling the health department at 941-748-0747. As of April 21, the county had tested about 0.5% of the population. So the new goal for tests and equipment was to raise the number to the statewide average of testing 1% of the population by April 28, county administrator Cheri Coryea said during the meeting. By ordering 1,200 more kits and PPE, along with an order placed with the state April 21 for 600 more kits, the county intended to meet its 1% testing goal, according to Coryea. “The 1%, we think, is a doable goal with the PPE

and the services we have up and running right now,” she said. At an April 17 county commission meeting, Josh Barnett, Manatee County health care services manager, shared data that showed the county must test 10% of its population — about 40,000 people —to gauge spread. However, the county determined that much testing was not possible by the end of April, due to statewide demand for test kits. The Florida Department of Health reported 506 confirmed positive cases in the county as of April 26, out of 3,325 people tested, totaling 15%. The department reported 31,528 positive cases statewide April 26, out of 346,365 people tested, totaling 9%. According to Coryea, the state goal to relax social distancing measures for each county is to drop the percentage of positive cases below 13%. A Holmes Beach resident was the first known please, see cases rise, page 4

state order expires. cations after the order’s expiration. He said commissioners could avoid an influx of “Eventually we will return to normal, but not this vacationers by keeping his March 24 emergency order week,” he said. prohibiting new vacation rental reservations through Chappie said Bradenton Beach would continue June 30. to comply with the state order, leaving unaddressed what happens with the pending expiration. Other orders, expirations Titsworth said she would like to regain a sense Officials in the cities also must decide how to of normalcy by June. conduct public meetings following the expiration of Also ahead are decisions about beach access. the governor’s order easing the way for municipaliCounty Commissioner Carol Whitmore, who ties to use telecommunications. lives in Holmes Beach, said at a meeting April 21 The order suspended the requirement for a physi- that the county should formulate a plan to lighten cal quorum to conduct public meetings and the three restrictions, including a strategy to eventually open island cities began meeting over Zoom or other tele- public beaches. The county manages Bayfront Park conference systems. in Anna Maria, Coquina Beach and Cortez Beach in Murphy, in an April 23 email to The Islander, Bradenton Beach and the Manatee Public Beach in wrote that the city had not determined whether it Holmes Beach. please, see orders, page 3 would continue to hold meetings via telecommuni-

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County lifts curfew amid rising COVID infections, deaths By ryan Paice islander reporter

Some policies are just too controversial to stick. Manatee County commissioners voted 4-3 April 21 to lift a countywide 11 p.m.-5 a.m. curfew first enacted April 3 to combat the spread of COVID-19 by bolstering Gov. Ron DeSantis’ safer-at-home order. Commissioners Priscilla Trace, Vanessa Baugh, Betsy Benac and Stephen Jonsson — who represents Anna Maria Island — voted to rescind the curfew. Commissioners Carol Whitmore, Misty Servia and Reggie Bellamy voted against the motion. The motion came as the novel coronavirus, transfered through person-to-person contact and airborne droplets, continued to spread. In the county April 26, 506 confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported by the state health department. Manatee County public safety director Jacob Saur, who requested commissioners extend the curfew for another seven days, said the restriction on personal movement lightened the workload for first responders, allowing them to focus on handling the pandemic. Saur had presented statistics at other meetings showing a drop in motor vehicle crashes and call orders continued from PAge 2

The county March 20 closed the parking lots at the county-run beaches. The island cities further restricted beach access by limiting parking. Titsworth said if the county reopened beaches, Holmes Beach still would restrict some parking to prevent an influx of beachgoers. In Anna Maria, Murphy said, “The city commissioners and myself would evaluate many factors, all of which would be taken into consideration prior to making the city’s beach access points open to the public and/or adjusting our parking.” Chappie said Bradenton Beach would follow the county’s directives regarding the beaches.

volume for emergency medical services while the curfew was in place. However, he said April 21 that the declines could be attributed to DeSantis’ executive order, enacted the day before the county enforced its curfew. “We’ve talked about how the curfew has reduced EMS calls, vehicle crashes and (the sheriff’s) law enforcement responses to calls during curfew hours. None of that data has changed,” Saur said. “Now, whether that data is down because they’ve either heeded the message of the governor and our curfew, or it’s because of the curfew itself, the data isn’t going to point to any of that.” Regardless, Saur said the county faced an uphill battle in dealing with the coronavirus. He said the state’s confirmed cases were beginning to flatten while the county’s case number continued to rise. Trace, who motioned to lift the curfew, said she expected DeSantis soon would reopen the state. The governor announced April 20 the organization of a “Re-Open Florida Task Force.” “I think it’s pretty apparent that the governor is opening up the state, probably next week,” Trace said. “I think we’ve accomplished all we can with the curfew.” During public comment, Dr. Werther Marciales from Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton told commissioners the curfew — which he supported at three other commission meetings — helped inform the public, but was not essential. “As long as we all keep social distancing, washing our hands and using masks in public, then we are going to be probably OK,” Marciales said. But he encouraged more “public teaching,” stating that he had witnessed people disregard social distancing guidelines and gather in public. Whitmore supported extending the curfew while the county created a plan for eventually easing restrictions. County orders have closed public buildings and beaches, as well as other recreational amenities.

Whitmore also said she was disappointed with the behavior of some who opposed the safety measures and were “accosting” county officials and medical experts. “We’ve all got to calm down,” she said. “We’re not doing this because we want to. I’m doing this as a registered nurse and only for public safety.” Servia said lifting the curfew might mislead people into believing the situation was improving. “It is not the time to send the wrong message to the public,” she said. Benac said she hoped people would respect the state safer-at-home order prohibiting nonessential travel and activity through April 30. “People have got to respect the fact that we cannot be together,” Benac said. “We cannot congregate yet. …We need people to keep social distancing.” She added, “If the governor releases everyone in the entire state, we are not like the rest of the state, so we may need to talk about (the curfew) again.”

For the record

Anna Maria Island officials responded to Manatee County commissioners’ decision to lift an overnight curfew to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ease the burden of first responders. Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth said the curfew was not helpful because Holmes Beach had no issues with enforcing the state’s safer-athome order at night. Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy said he failed to see how the curfew reinforced social distancing guidelines and the state order. Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie said the city supported the countywide curfew, but that it had no impact on the municipality. — ryan Paice

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Ready, set? Go for Round 2 of federal funding for small businesses By sandy Ambrogi islander reporter

On your marks. Round 1 of the Small Business Administration’s $349 billion aid fund, including the Paycheck Protection Program, was spent in 14 days. The relief was intended as a stopgap for businesses suffering amid the coronavirus pandemic, which has altered business lives and disrupted the economy. The White House and Congress reached a deal on more aid —another $484 billion — the week of April 20. Some $250 billion was earmarked to fund the PPP for small and medium businesses and $60 billion was set aside for applications from small lenders and community financial institutions. The PPP provides loans to pay employees and other expenses during the COVID-19 crisis. Loans could be forgiven as long as 75% of the loan is used for payroll, mortgage and rent payments and utility costs over an eight-week period after the loan is issued and provided employee and compensation levels are maintained, according to treasury.gov. cases rise continued from PAge 2

person to test positive from Anna Maria Island. By April 26, two people tested positive on the island, including one in Holmes Beach and one in Bradenton Beach. No cases were reported in Anna Maria. Also as of April 26, Manatee County ranked 10th in positive cases out of 67 Florida counties and 42 county residents had died due to the virus, totaling 8% of positive cases resulting in death, compared with 3% statewide. Of the deaths in Manatee County, 18 were residents or staff of long-term care facilities. Statewide 1,074 people had died of COVID-19, as of April 26. Jacob Saur, the county’s public safety director, told county commissioners April 21 that 20 coronavirusrelated deaths April 17 led to a 65% increase in fatalities April 17-20. “Florida’s fatalities are trending downward, whereas Manatee fatalities are currently flattened,” he said. Saur also said the county increased positive cases by 38% between April 17 and April 20. “Florida’s case count is flattening, whereas Manatee’s is trending upward,” he said. Dr. Jennifer Bencie, health officer for the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County, said about half of individuals diagnosed in the county since March 1 were presumptive cleared of the illness. She said previously that the U.S. Centers for Dis-

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The federal move was welcomed by at least one island business owner whose application was “left in the queue” after the first round of funding. Lindy Gilbert, owner of Small Town Creamery in the Island Shopping Center, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, told The Islander April 24 she’s seeking loan approval in round 2. “I’m hopeful on this round. I didn’t get it the first round. I don’t know anybody on the island that did,” she said. But the first round was good news for Jason Suzor and his Waterfront Restaurant, 111 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, as he made the cut for the PPP funding. The restaurant reopened April 21 after two weeks of closure, offering curbside service with a select staff, menu and hours. “I felt like it was time to open up with a limited staff who followed protocol and we knew were safe,” Suzor told The Islander April 24. “We are using the same group of workers to maintain safety as we move through this. My motto right now is ‘day by day.’”

ease Control and Prevention required coronavirus patients test negative twice in 24 hours before being cleared. As of April 21, patients who no longer displayed symptoms for 72 hours and more than seven days since the infection was reported, were cleared. Additionally, Bencie said due to the amount of cases in the state at skilled nursing facilities, Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered that the National Guard may test at SNFs. She said the health department requested the guard administer tests to residents and workers at 45 facilities in the county. Bencie said 103 positive cases were reported at two SNFs, with 37 employees testing positive. “We’re waiting to hear from the National Guard. We hope they come in soon,” she said. “The more testing the better.” Testing to come During the April 21 meeting, Saur said numbers of positive cases could be deceiving, since the county had not sufficiently tested the population to determine how many people might test positive as carriers while not showing symptoms. County Commissioner Misty Servia asked Saur why the president recently said states have enough tests, but a representative of Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton told her April 21 that test supplies were short at the hospital and at local labs. She asked Saur if there was a delay with the federal government getting tests to the state.

participation, call 941-708-5800. May 6, 10 a.m., historic preservation. May 14, 2 p.m., commission. West Manatee Fire Rescue May 15, 2 p.m., planning and zoning. None announced. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 941-708WMFR administration building, 6510 Third Ave. 6130, cityofannamaria.com. W., Bradenton, 941-761-1555, wmfr.org. Note: City hall is closed. For details on meeting participation, call 941-708-6130. Manatee County May 5, 9 a.m., commission. Bradenton Beach May 6, 1 p.m., Coquina Beach restoration May 6, 9 a.m., CIP. review. May 6, 9:30 a.m., CRA. May 7, 9 a.m., commission (land use). May 6, 2 p.m., ScenicWAVES. May 19, 9 a.m., commission. May 7, 6 p.m., commission. Administration building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., May 12, 10 a.m., commission. Bradenton, 941-748-4501, mymanatee.org. May 14, 1 p.m., department heads. Note: County buildings are closed. For details on Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., meeting participation, call 941-748-4501. 941-778-1005, cityofbradentonbeach.com. Note: City hall is closed. For details on meeting Of interest participation, call 941-778-1005. May 18, 9 a.m., Manatee County Tourist Development Council, county administration building. Holmes Beach May 20, 3 p.m., Coalition of Barrier Island Elected May 6, 10 a.m., parks and beautification. Officials, Longboat Key Town Hall. TENTATIVE May 6, 6 p.m., planning. May 25 is Memorial Day. Most government operaMay 12, 6 p.m., city commission. tions will be closed. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 941708-5800, holmesbeachfl.org. Send listings to news@islander.org or calendar@ Note: City hall is closed. For details on meeting islander.org. Anna Maria City

Suzor said he wanted to bring back all 75 employees, but needed to practice safe measures to protect workers and customers. So adding more employees will depend on business volume and safety. John Horne owns four Anna Maria Oyster Bars in Manatee County, including the AMOB on the Historic Bradenton Beach Pier. He told The Islander April 25 that he filed four applications for the restaurants, as well as for a fifth separate corporation. “Only two were funded in the first round,” Horne said, including one for the restaurant on the pier in Bradenton Beach. Horne said he was paying his payroll since the outbreak closed the restaurants to keep employees out of the unemployment line. “So we will continue to pay them to stay home and stay healthy so they are ready to come back when it’s time to open. I will pay out of my own pocket if I have to do that,” he said. Horne said he spent time retrofitting the properties for new point-of-sale options and carryout, as well as

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Saur said the county placed an order April 21 for 600 more specimen collections kits, which the state provides at no cost, but the state said tests were not readily available. “The overall message from the state emergency management office is there are no tests,” he said. It is time that the county “goes out on its own” to pursue tests through private sources, Saur added. Bencie said county officials would meet with representatives of Manatee Rural Health Services, which had received prompt shipments from its vendor. Commission Chair Betsy Benac said she wrote a letter April 17 asking the governor and legislative delegation to help get tests. She said State Rep. Will Robinson, R-Bradenton, and Senate President Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, had received her request and would assist the county in procuring more tests. Commissioner Carol Whitmore said Galvano notified her that he had secured 300 more tests for the county. The commission’s unanimously approved motion for up to $100,000 to purchase test kits and PPEs also authorized the county administrator to work with health organizations for testing. The money will come from the county’s disaster emergency fund. “I think we have a great organization of providers here in Manatee County and they are ready to move forward,” Coryea said. “We just need to facilitate getting the appropriate tests and the PPE that matches up with the tests.”

RoadWatch

Eyes on the road

The Florida Department of Transportation and Manatee County posted the following notices: • State Road 684/Cortez Road at the Cortez Bridge: Crews will be working on the bridge. Motorists can expect intermittent east and westbound lane closures 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Sunday-Thursday, May 3-7, and again May 11-14, Monday-Thursday. • State Road 64/Manatee Avenue over Perico Bayou and Palma Sola Bay: Crews are working on the bridges. Motorists can expect lane closures 7 p.m.-6 a.m. Sidewalk closures are not expected. Expected completion is in the fall. • Multiple locations in Bradenton Beach: A county pipeline replacement project continues in Bradenton Beach. Impacted areas include Bay Drive South, Bridge Street, Church Avenue and Cortez Road. Construction in rights of way is expected, as well as increased truck traffic and heavy equipment operations. • Cortez Road and 119th Street West in Cortez: Work to realign the intersection of 119th Street West on Cortez Road/State Road 684 continues. Drivers can expect lane closures on Cortez Road from 123rd Street West to 86th Street West 10 p.m.-6 a.m. and on the south side of 119th Street West during the same period. Pedestrians can expect sidewalk closures. For the latest road watch information, go online to fl511.com and swflroads.com or dial 511. — lisa neff

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Teacher powers up home printer, produces comfort aids By lisa neff islander editor

Calls went out that face masks were in short supply and volunteers responded with a campaign to create them. Some people dusted off sewing machines and began stitching masks to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, transmitted person-to-person and by air droplets. Middle-school teacher Bekka Stasny powered up her 3D printer and began producing ear loops or “ear savers” to hold masks in place. Stasny, who resides in Bradenton and teaches science to students at Rowlett Middle Academy, has a LulzBot mini printer. The printer bed is too small to make a face shield but it’s large enough to produce the ear loops. “There are 3D printing groups all over the place encouraging people with 3D printers to help out,” said Stasny, who is working from home, where she’s self-isolating with her daughter and husband, fishing captain and Islander columnist Danny Stasny. When she completed teaching April 23, she answered more questions from The Islander. Islander: What’s your pattern? Bekka Stasny: I found the file at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4258794. There are a ton of different 3D files you can use to print. I like this style of ear saver because … they print pretty quickly. I tried it out and it’s pretty comfortable. Islander: What are they made of? Better than elastic bands? BS: 3D printer filament. You can add them to any type of mask that has elastic. Instead of putting the elastics around your ears, you use the ear saver. Islander: Is the blue, orange, green color choice BUSINESS continued from PAge 4

setting up online ordering. “We are not going to open until it’s safe for our guests and staff,” he said. “It’s definitely been a wakeup call,” Horne said of navigating through the COVID-19 crisis. “If we don’t change from all of this, we’ve gotten nowhere.” Meanwhile, 7,540 new claims were filed for unemployment benefits in the past five weeks in Manatee County, according to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s new dashboard. About 4.2% of the county’s workforce was unemployed, according to floridajobs.org. How many of the unemployed are from Anna Maria Island is not known, as unemployment is reported per county in the state. The state continued the week of April 20 working on improving the process for filing and processing unemployment applications after weeks of problems, including website glitches. Meanwhile, some business owners were carrying

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‘Ear rings’ for the times under the hashtags #inthistogether and #healthcareworkersaremyheroes on social media April 22, manatee county science teacher Bekka stasny offers “ear savers” for face masks. “i’ve printed over 100,” posted stasny, wife of islander fishing writer danny stasny. islander courtesy Photos

significant? BS: I just started printing with the colors that I had on hand. 3D filament comes in a variety of colors. … It costs me a little under 25 cents to print one ear saver. Islander: Who do you hope can make use of them? BS: I’ve been sharing them with nurses, food service and grocery store workers … wherever I have friends or family or family members of friends. …I’ve gotten requests from all over the place. Islander: Do you have a personal connection to a frontline worker? A first responder? BS: My mom, who lives on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, has been a nurse for 51 years — an ER nurse for 42. My brother works in the OR in New Hampshire. They are putting their health on the line every day they

science teacher Bekka stasny used a 3d printer to produce face mask hooks, which she shipped west as far as nebraska and north as far as cape cod, massachusetts.

go to work. I do my part by staying home, but I also wanted to be able to help out while I am at home. Islander: Are you using them yourself? BS: Yes. We don’t have any surgical masks so I use a bandana, hair elastics and the S-hook ear saver. My husband uses a fishing buff when he goes outside. Islander: What might you print next? the weight by themselves, both on and off the island. BS: Anything is possible. Tracy and Pavel Hasenohrl own Cremesh European Restaurant in the Beachway Plaza, 7232 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. County encourages face coverings After a temporary closure, Cremesh reopened three The Manatee County Health Department has days a week with a limited menu for carryout and only encouraged people to wear cloth face coverings to two staff members. prevent the spread of COVID-19. “We have one cook, one lady to help with carryout The department cited federal guidance — a and the two of us. That’s all,” she said. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Hasenohrls, like many other small businesses, recommendation that “wearing cloth face coverapplied for the PPP, but were left out of the first round ings in public settings where other social distancof funding. ing measures are difficult to maintain, especially “We hope to get it this time, but I’m not holding in areas of significant community-based transmismy breath,” Tracy said. sion.”

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Opinion

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It won’t be as easy as clicking the heels on your ruby slippers three times, but we’ve all had the ability to return to normal all along. We just have to wait. And for some people who’ve been “safer at home” just about long enough, clicking your heels might be what you need to get back in the work groove. AMI is eager to return to work and play. But for restaurants, salons, fitness centers, parks, sports and beach parking, opening now is not an option. We’re all looking to ease back to normal. Normal for parents who used to work while the kids were at school isn’t an option. And for anyone who is immune-compromised or fits into the “high-risk” categories, normal is still a long way off. But businesses and services are finding ways to ease back into productivity. More restaurants are taking the plunge into take out and curbside service by following guidelines and adding precautions. They’re itching at the bit. Staging. Planning ahead. On their marks. Anna Maria Island may seem safe — and certainly it’s much safer here than anywhere I could name, but Manatee County is still seeing more deaths in percentages than most of the rest of Florida. The chance for COVID-19 to spread is much greater here than in Hillsborough or Sarasota counties, so we must remain vigilant. We still need to social distance to stay safe. So if you go out, even to the grocery store, you should follow guidelines to remain safe and well. Wear a mask. Wear gloves or carry a sanitizing cloth to avoid touching doors, carts and other items. Wash your hands immediately on arriving home. And, while you may trust the store’s efforts to keep you safe and the restaurant owners’ sincere desire to keep you healthy, ultimately, it’s on you. Still, there’s more we can do. The Islander has a plan to help promote business that we hope will catch on with our readers and advocates, and that is to create an “ad bank” from donations, either allocated directly or to a pool from which we can draw randomly to provide ad dollars to small businesses when we all start opening. And The Islander is matching all donations, dollar Back pat for dollar. We hope it grows. And fast. I just wanted to comment on the excellent job We want to help everyone we can get back in the Anna Maria Island’s law enforcement agencies have groove — and we hope it’s soon. done enforcing the guidelines set out during the coro— Bonner Joy, news@islander.org navirus crisis. We are 45-plus years visitors to the island and for the past 20 years have spent March on AMI. Law enforcement officers were efficient and kind APRIL 29, 2020 • Vol. 28, No. 27 while doing a difficult job and we think they deserve ▼ Publisher and Editor a pat on the back for rising to the task. Bonner Joy, news@islander.org ▼ Editorial Thank you for the good job that you are doing. lisa neff, editor, lisa@islander.org John Peters, East Lansing, Michigan

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From the archives Robbing a nest on this handwritten page, dated 1941, charles W. Webb tells of “events in the life of William B. Webb” and the taking of sea turtle eggs, “exceedingly plentiful” in June and July. grandfather rowed to the island to collect turtle eggs for breakfast. “As fast as the eggs were laid they would then roll into this pocket where William would place them in his sack to be carried home.” islander Photos: manatee county Public library system digital collection

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• Tourism on Anna Maria Island showed a 5% gain in March 2010 compared with March 2009, according to figures released by the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. • Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch volunteers gathered at Holmes Beach City Hall to pick up instructions and equipment needed to monitor sea turtle nesting season, which was to begin May 1. • Country singer Lee Greenwood performed for a black-tie crowd at the Center of Anna Maria Island’s annual Affaire to Remember. Organizers estimated the event raised $200,000 for the nonprofit, known at the time as the Anna Maria Island Community Center. — lisa neff

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Gathering

Some rites performed during COVID-19, others on hold By chrisAnn Allen islander reporter

Social distancing to quell the spread of the novel coronavirus has some people learning new ways to honor old traditions. Religious sacraments and celebrations, including weddings, funerals, baptisms and communions, were postponed, livestreamed or held in small groups after April 1, when Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered people to stay at home for 30 days, maintain social distancing at 6 feet and congregate in groups of no more than 10 people. The Rev. Ed Moss of CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, said April 22 that the order had not affected the church’s rites, as the congregation only practices the sacraments of the baptism and the Lord’s Supper. “These are the only ones found in the New Testament,” he said. Moss said the church was still performing baptisms — usually in the Gulf of Mexico or Tampa Bay — for those who have chosen that path. “Me and the person being baptized would be close together, but we can do it safely,” he said. “And we encourage people to watch from the beach as long as they stay 6 feet apart.” Moss said he encouraged congregants to take the Lord’s Supper, which is symbolized by drinking wine and eating bread, as Jesus’ blood and body, at home, while they could not meet in fellowship. He also said small groups within the church have held the Lord’s Supper together via Zoom, a cloud platform for video and audio conferencing. Moss said CrossPointe had no weddings scheduled and no funerals had occurred since the COVID-19 outbreak, but the church was open to streaming ceremonies online and with social distancing for attendees. “It would be rough, but that’s what we would do,” he said.

Roser’s guild offering college scholarships

Roser Memorial Community Church’s Women’s Guild is offering college scholarships to students. Funds for the awards will come from the guild’s proceeds at the volunteer-run Roser Thrift Store, 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. The store, temporarily closed in keeping with a state order allowing only essential business and services, sells a variety of thrift items — from baseball caps to bed spreads. The scholarship amounts are $375 per semester for part-time students in undergraduate classes and $750 per semester to full-time undergrads. Scholarship amounts are limited to $1,500 per year per student and available to students for up to four years. The awards can be used for tuition, books, fees, supplies. Students, who must maintain a 2.75 cumulative point average, can apply for scholarships until Friday, May 4. An application and more information is on the church website at roserchurch.com/roser-guild. Volunteers Priscilla seewald and Peggy nash at For more information, call the church office at the roser thrift shift, 511 Pine Ave., Anna maria. 941-778-0414. islander courtesy Photo The Rev. Dr. Bob O’Keef of Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, said the church had one funeral since it closed its doors and moved services online in mid-March. He said he performed the service, but it was unusual, and no more than 10 people attended due to the governor’s order. He also said the church postponed several weddings. The families chose to wait until more people could attend. “Life and death continue, even with this,” O’Keef said. “So we must do what we can to accommodate the circumstances and move forward.” The Rev. Doug Kings of Gloria Dei Lutheran

Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, said April 23 that the church had no weddings scheduled and no funerals were requested since the pandemic. However, he said the church continued its monthly food collection for area food pantries. Before COVID-19, church members dropped off nonperishable food items at the church for distribution to food pantries. While Gloria Dei’s doors remained closed, the church will host a drive-through food collection for pantry donations 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 2. “We’re seeing if we can do traditional things in new ways,” he said. “All we can do is give it a try and see what happens.”

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Anna Maria neighbors celebrate life, engage in a safe get-togethers Peggy Nash has lived about 40 years on “the north end.” This year’s 89th birthday celebration April 21 at her Anna Maria home was unlike any other. “It was wonderful,” she told The Islander. “I couldn’t imagine how grand a party could be at a time like this.” Nash remains active at Roser Memorial Community Church and works at the church’s thrift shop. Her neighbor, Jamie Royster, a landscape designer and horticulturist, had the idea to do some planting in Nash’s yard to mark the birthday. Two years ago, a storm and standing water killed a hedge in Nash’s yard, leading Royster to think of a gift of flowering plants in place of the dead ones.

Other neighbors and friends contributed to the plant costs and joined in the birthday celebration, which included a large “happy birthday” chalk drawing on Nash’s driveway. Kathy Donnar Marsha McCallister, Diana Clausen Ann Havasy, Maria Zion arrived singing to the birthday celebration. “All my windows are in the back,” Nash said. “I wondered what was going on out there. I was really surprised to see the new plants.” Both Nash and Royster are part of coffee group that gathered before the pandemic at Ginny’s and Jane

E’s Bakery and Cafe in Anna Maria. After the pandemic struck, the women moved their talks to Voyles’ driveway, while several of the women’s husbands met for their morning coffee talk a few doors down, at the Clausens’ house. They bring chairs and their coffees, and follow social distancing guidelines. For the birthday, Nash treated guests to cookies. And everyone sat 6 feet apart. — sandy Ambrogi

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Pier delay: Anna Maria seeks more info on restaurant bids By chrisAnn Allen islander reporter

The bids were received, but the city wants more information. During an April 23 meeting by teleconference, Anna commissioners unanimously voted to postpone discussion on two bids received to operate the restaurant and bait shop at the new Anna Maria City Pier, 101 Bay Blvd. Mayor Dan Murphy told commissioners he wanted more information from the bidders on lease and buildout responsibilities. He said he expected the bidders to reply to his requests by the end of business April 24. The city received bids from the Ugly Grouper, 5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, and Sean Murphy, owner of Beach Bistro, Eat Here and the Doctor’s Office, all in Holmes Beach. Sean Murphy phoned in for the teleconference meeting. The mayor said once the city received more information from the bidders, he wanted to meet with commissioners individually, then hold a public meeting to select a bidder. The commission agreed and set a special meeting for 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, to be held by teleconference. The agenda, with call-in instructions, will be

Anna Maria gifts $25K to community center

The new pier was in the final stages of construction as of April 24. It was built to replace the pier that opened in 1911 to fishing and ferries and steamers, but was closed after it was damaged by Hurricane Irma in September 2017. Construction on the new pier started in 2018. Although completion is close at hand, the city will wait to open the pier to fishing and sightseeing until the state declares the spread of COVID-19 is under control. The city hopes to have a lease for the restaurant and bait shop and an opening in late 2020 or early 2021. According to the mayor, Florida Power and Light was scheduled to complete meter work the week of April 27. He said security system wiring, the plumbing damage to the Anna maria city Pier in 2018 from rough-in, insulation and bathroom drywall were comHurricane irma was mostly to the roof on the restaurant and bait shop and the t-end decking. it was pleted and inspected, with tile work scheduled for the week of April 27. later demolished. A new pier could open later this Additionally, temporary exterior night lighting year. islander Photo: Jack elka was added, and final installation of U.S. Coast Guard placed on the city’s website at cityofannamaria.com. required lighting is pending. The bid packets received by the city will not be “All else is on schedule, including bench construcplaced into the public record until the May 6 meeting, tion, fish cleaning stations and several odds and ends of Murphy said. a general nature,” the mayor wrote to The Islander.

Online Giving Challenge to rally donors to nonprofits

More than 700 community groups — includEveryone could use a little help right now. ing some Anna Maria Island organizations — were Luckily for the Center of Anna Maria Island, a prepared to rally donors for the 2020 Giving Challocal municipality had funds on hand. lenge. Anna Maria commissioners voted 5-0 April 23 to The online challenge was to begin at noon Tuesdonate $25,000 to the community center, which has day, April 29, after The Islander went to press, and struggled financially due to COVID-19. continue for 24 hours. Center executive director Chris Culhane told comThe Community Foundation of Sarasota County missioners the nonprofit might finish the fiscal year was to host the challenge, with financial support from in the red due to the pandemic. Several fundraising the Patterson Foundation. The foundation planned to events were canceled, including a tour of homes and a Bradenton Gulf Island Concert Series show, due to COVID-19 restrictions. Culhane said the center had about $50,000 in reserves, but needed $200,000 “to make it to December” despite a “bare bones” budget. ARTS & Commissioner Joe Muscatello recommended the city donate as much as it could to the center. ENTERTAINMENT Commissioner Amy Tripp moved to approve LOOKING AHEAD ON AMI a $25,000 donation and Muscatello seconded her Oct. 17, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Bayfest, motion. “We’re grateful for your support,” Culhane said. Anna Maria. “And thank you for your leadership in this tough KIDS & time.” FAMILY The city donated $21,000 to the center from its recreation fund in 2019, and donated around the same LOOKING AHEAD ON AMI amount for several years prior.

match dollar for dollar up to $100 per donor per organization. The challenge was open to 501(c)(3) charities in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties that boast records of transparency. The challenge was to be conducted at givingpartnerchallenge.org. The community foundation said checks would be sent to nonprofits by July 1. — lisa neff

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Loose ends come together in online learning at AME By sandy Ambrogi islander reporter

AME kids are schooling at home. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced April 18 that K-12 schools statewide would remain closed through the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. The closure left questions for staff, students and parents about how to deal with lessons and traditions at the island’s little school by the bay, Anna Maria Elementary. Students left in March for spring break and never returned to the AME campus. Instead, they began online learning, which will continue for the remainder of the school year. AME principal Jackie Featherston spoke to The Islander April 22 about her plans. As for a promotion ceremony or recognition for fifth-grade students leaving AME this spring, Featherston said, “If we are still where we are now, in the same situation, the answer would be no. It would not be possible. But if restrictions are lifted, perhaps.” The principal and fifth-grade teachers were brainstorming about what a graduation ceremony might look like. The final day of school is set for May 28. “We have to follow the proper guidelines given and the bistro are closed, they took them home. us,” she said. “It’s a wait and see.” Officer videos DARE lessons Staff reaps garden harvest In March, school resource officer Josh Fleischer The AME Edible Garden would typically be har- was teaching a fifth-grade DARE program at AME. vested by the fourth-graders who plant and nurture Now he is finishing the program for e-learning. the vegetables and herbs at school and them to chefs DARE, a national program launched in 1983, at the Beach Bistro for preparation of a student spring seeks to prevent drug use, membership in gangs and luncheon. violent behavior with the motto, “Dare to say ‘no.’” But the school closure meant the students couldn’t Fleischer told The Islander April 23 he was filming return to the garden. the first of seven lessons for the class assignments in Featherston said AME staff collected the greens the Schoology homeroom pages. and other vegetables and herbs and, because classrooms At the conclusion of the program, a poster board

Manatee libraries ‘Zoom’ into May Manatee County’s public library system put new programs on tap for May. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, library buildings remained close to patrons the week ending April 26, but library services continued online and the department had developed some new programs via Zoom, a “videotelephony and online chat service.” The library announced the “Virtual Creative Writing Workshop Series” would begin at 10 a.m. Monday, May 4, and continue with hourlong sessions May 11 and May 18. The series, facilitated by Julieanna Blackwell via Zoom, includes the following classes: “How to Read a Short Story,” “Introduction to Flash Fiction” and “Writing With Prompts.” Blackwell is a writer of short stories and essays, as well as an editor for the 805 Lit+Arts Journal. Through the library, she has developed and leads the “Elements and Arcs” series of writing classes and workshops. Participants must register by emailing jyna.johnson@mymanatee.org. The library also announced the Virtual Books on Tap Club, which will discuss Rory Power’s YA novel “Wilder Girls” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, via Zoom. The discussion will be limited to 20 people. To register, email kimberly.barbour@mymanatee. org. Another Zoom-based discussion, set for 10 a.m. Thursday, May 7, will focus on the novel “The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle” by Stuart Turton. Email callie.hutchison@mymanatee.org to reserve

“Wilder girls” by rory Power will be discussed by the “Virtual Books on tap club” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, may 6, via Zoom. the discussion, coordinated by the manatee county Public library system, will be limited to 20 people. islander courtesy Photo

space. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel “The Great Gatsby” will be discussed by the Virtual Books on Tap Club at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 3. To register, email kimberly.barbour@mymanatee. org. For more about programs, go to mymanatee.org.

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contest will be held and the winner will be awarded a medal and special prize. “The teachers are shipping the DARE books to students,” he said. “We haven’t decided how the endof-the-school awards will go, but every student who completes the program will receive a shirt and a certificate from the Holmes Beach Police Department.” The big swap Featherston said AME students are in possession of 74 school-issued computers and the school is holding numerous personal items left behind by students. “At the end of the school year, we will have a drive-thru exchange. We are not sure what this will look like right now, but we will follow safety protocols,” she said. Meanwhile, AME staff continued to work periodically at the school, including Fleischer, with assistance from media center specialist Lynne McDonough, who helped tape his DARE lessons. the school office at

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Law enforcement pushes through COVID-19 changes By chrisAnn Allen islander reporter

Anna Maria Island law enforcement officers embarked on a “new normal� this spring. Restrictions — handed down from the federal and state governments and enacted locally — changed as the COVID-19 infection numbers continued to rise in Manatee County. It meant more work for law enforcement. County and municipal officials ordered Anna Maria Island beaches closed to the general public as of March 20, but still allowed people on the beach if they could find access, as parking lots at the public beaches were closed. Access streets for the beach tokajer closed and right-of-way parking in Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach was further limited April 10, although people still were allowed on the beach provided they maintained social distancing of 6 feet and congregated in groups of no more than 10 people. speciale Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer said April 22 he was “waiting and watching� to see what Gov. Ron DeSantis’ COVID-19 task force determined for guidelines when the stay-at-home order issued April 1 ends April 30. “Once we get that information, we will determine how to return to some semblance of normal, or a new normal,� he said. Tokajer said he was observing news and statistics in other areas of the state that reopened beaches. “I am going to be paying attention to other parts of the state over the next week or two to see how they were affected by opening back up when they did,� he said. The county maintains Manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach and Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. Elsewhere, the shoreline is monitored by the cities. Tokajer said he told county representatives April

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17 that the city was not prepared to open its beaches and would not open street or beach access parking until receiving clearance from the state. He also told the county that if it opened the beaches, it must provide policing, as Tokajer said it was too soon to risk exposing HBPD officers to COVID-19. Bradenton Beach Police Chief Sam Speciale said he would support a decision to open beaches when county officials determined it safe. “This is a beach community,� he said. “If the county tells us they are going to open the beaches, we are going to do whatever we need to do to go along with that order and, hopefully, the powers that be will make the right decision.� So long as people maintained social distancing, there should not be a problem, Speciale said, adding BBPD officers were wearing protective equipment on calls and disinfecting themselves and their vehicles after contact with people. Speciale said the department likely would maintain disinfection practices and social distancing measures through the end of the year. He said the department has too few officers to risk any getting sick. As of April 23, no BBPD officers were quarantined or isolated due to COVID-19. Speciale said, “A natural disaster is a physical thing. You can see it. It’s hard dealing with something you can’t see and don’t know is there.� He added, “All we can do is follow guidelines and hope we’re back to normal as soon as safely possible.� Tokajer said seven Holmes Beach employees were quarantined due to coronavirus concerns — three HBPD officers, two dispatchers and two city staff. Six had returned to work as of April 23 and one officer planned to return April 27, as The Islander went to press. Protocols for dealing with the new coronavirus are different than measures taken during other emergency situations, according to Tokajer. “With a natural disaster, like a hurricane, you have preparation, evacuation and allowing people to return to their homes, and all that occurs within 3-5 days except dealing with damage,� he said. “A hurricane comes and then it’s gone. You are not putting yourself in a life-threatening situation by just talking to someone, as you do now.�

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It is not a good idea to fight with the police. It’s an even worse idea to try to take on two officers. Bradenton Beach police arrested James Strader, 26, of Bradenton Beach, April 22 for felony aggravated battery against two officers. According to the police report, Strader’s wife approached two officers at the Circle K, 103 Gulf Drive S., about a domestic dispute. strader She said her husband was destroying their belongings and she asked the police to intervene. The officers responded to a residence in the 2300 block of Avenue C and found Strader outside. He refused to speak with the officers and, according to the report, took a “fighter-type stance� and attempted to push past them. He allegedly hit the officers several times. The officers used tasers three times to subdue Strader, who was arrested and taken to the Manatee County jail. He posted bond and was released from jail April 23. A court date was set for 9 a.m. Friday, May 15, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. — ryan Paice

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Anna Maria timeout ending, construction ban to expire May 6 By ryan Paice islander reporter

The floodgate for building permits is set to reopen in Anna Maria. City commissioners voted 3-2 April 23 to deny two motions to extend a temporary 60-day moratorium for new single-family homes and renovations that increase lot coverage or square footage. The moratorium will expire May 6. Commissioners Amy Tripp, Mark Short and Joe Muscatello voted against both motions. Jonathan Crane and Carol Carter voted to extend the moratorium. The moratorium was enacted March 4 to allow building officials time to handle a backlog of permits, update city building codes and add impact fees, as well as deal with problems not addressed in codes. Mayor Dan Murphy said at the meeting that the moratorium was necessary because of a “building boom” that resulted in a backlog of 26 permits. He said the moratorium gave building officials a timeout STREETLIFE continued from PAge 14

April 21, 900 S. Bay Blvd., Galati Marine, domestic-related. The MCSO dispatched a deputy to respond to a report of a domestic-related situation. The report stated a man said he and his girlfriend engaged in a “huge” argument about “cures for COVID.” The man reported some “cuts and scratches,” but declined medical treatment. The woman was no longer present. April 21, 100 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria City Pier, suspicious circumstances. A caller observed a collection of boats — about nine vessels — near the beach and asked for a deputy to determine if “something needs to be said to them.” A marine unit was dispatched. April 21, 100 block of Spring Avenue, disturbance. The MCSO responded to a complaint from a female who said three people on the beach verbally harassed her. A report said the suspects were gone and the complainant’s video showed no crime occurred. April 21, 200 block of Spruce Avenue, noise complaint. The MCSO responded at about 11:15 p.m. to a report of loud noise. A deputy said people outside enjoying the night were told to turn down their volume. April 22, 400 block of Magnolia Avenue, suspicious persons. The MCSO received a report at 4:55 p.m. that was classified as suspicious persons. The complainant, who was not at the site, reported a group of “eight-10 kids not social distancing” while playing sports at the Center of Anna Maria Island, which was closed to the public. Anna Maria is policed by the MCSO. Bradenton Beach No new reports. The Bradenton Beach Police Department polices Bradenton Beach. Cortez No new reports. MCSO polices Cortez. Holmes Beach April 17, 3900 E. Bay Drive, Publix, recovered

to handle the permits, adding they completed roughly half as of April 23. Murphy also said city planner Chad Minor met with contractors to discuss adjustments to the building code. “We’re a lot further ahead than where we thought we’d be,” Murphy told commissioners. Crane said he was concerned another boom in development might begin when safety measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 are lifted. He said he also supported extending the moratorium because he wanted impact fees to be added before development revs up. “I see the impact of unbridled, unchecked development on every street on the island, and I think allowing enough time to implement the impact fees is crucial,” Crane said. Carter wanted to continue the moratorium until the building department worked through the backlog of permits. Two local business owners attended the meeting, which was held via teleconference, to oppose extending the moratorium. “(The extension) would probably hurt us a lot more than you think,” said Frank Agnelli of Mason Martin Builders of Holmes Beach, the contractor hired to build the restaurant and bait shop on the city pier. “The phones are not ringing right now. So we will get to the point where we start running out of work.” Agnelli said the pandemic slowed the building industry. So lifting the moratorium likely would not result in an influx of permits. Darcie Duncan, owner of Duncan Real Estate, based on Pine Avenue in the city, told commissioners she saw a dramatic slowdown in the real estate market because of the coronavirus. Extending the moratorium would make the situation worse, she said. “We are more impacted than people realize,” Duncan said. “Extending this 60 days almost does nothing except put a bullet in our heads.” Crane moved to extend the moratorium for 60 days

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Aiden esformes, 8, of Palma sola, son of islander reporter/ photographer chrisAnn Allen, directs the camera April 21 to the first loggerhead nest of the 2020 sea turtle nesting season on Anna maria island. the nest was spotted that morning on the beach near coconut Avenue in Anna maria by AmitW volunteers. islander Photo: chrisAnn Allen

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1st nest of 2020 sea turtle season spotted in Anna Maria

Coronavirus or not, sea turtles are crawling ashore on Anna Maria Island to nest. The first loggerhead nest of 2020 was discovered the morning of April 21 near Coconut Avenue in Anna Maria, nine days before the official start of season, May 1. It is the earliest nest date since at least 2012, according to AMITW data. However, the nest will not be included in Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring’s data, based on instruction from the state not to document nests in areas outside the upcoming renourishment project — between 78th Street in Holmes Beach and Longboat Pass. Nests in the path of renourishment must be relocated to avoid being covered by sand when it is pumped ashore, including a second nest found April 26 near 56th Street in Holmes Beach. It was relocated higher on the beach to avoid impacts from the project. “It’s still early, so I am not surprised it is starting slow,” Suzi Fox, AMITW executive director, said April 23. In 2019, by the end of nesting season, Oct. 31, turtle watch saw a record-breaking season, with 535 loggerhead and nine green sea turtle nests. Sue Carlton, Anna Maria resident and AMITW volunteer, found the first nest of 2020 — and also the second nest — on an early morning walk, even though she was not on patrol, according to Fox. Fox decided to run beach patrols by ATV with only a handful of volunteers, due to concerns about COVID-19. She also will be considering direction from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on how to safely patrol during the pandemic.

In April, Fox was operating morning patrols with a crew of four people on two ATVs who search, stake off any nest found and collect data. She said after May 1, she would double the numbers — eight people on four ATVs. There are 67 turtle watch volunteers trained and permitted by the state as walkers, but most will be idle. “We must do this as safely as possible for everyone,” Fox said. “This also means we must keep our distance from people who approach us on the beach.” She suggested people visit the turtle watch website at islandturtlewatch.com. “There have been a lot more people on the beach right now than I expected,” Fox said April 23. “So there are some concerns with beach chairs and lighting.” Only adult female sea turtles leave the water, and only to dig a nest where it deposits a clutch of about 100 eggs in the sand. After nesting, sea turtles follow the light from the reflection of the moon and stars on the surface of the water to return to the Gulf of Mexico. Landward lights visible from the shoreline at eye level for a sea turtle, and beach equipment, such as tents, canopies, chairs and rafts, left on the beach overnight, can be diversions and barriers to sea turtles on their way to and from the Gulf.

County on hold for beach renourishment startup

Beach renourishment that could have started in ishment projects in 2020. February was yet to begin the week of April 27. The projects are planned to restore sand lost on The Manatee County Board of Commissioners the beachfront through erosion by piping sand from voted in October 2019 to approve two beach renour- an offshore seabed to the shore. The work will start at 78th Street North in Holmes Beach and progress southward to the tip of the island at Longboat Pass. The county initially planned the project to start in February, but, as of April 22, neither dates nor a Stay healthy and hungry, and contractor’s name were released by the county. check our website for updates. Charlie Hunsicker, the county’s parks and natural https://schnitzel.house resources director, wrote The Islander April 22: “We expect the selected contractor to provide a construction 941.778.1320 http://schnitzel.house timeline ‘any day now’ and will share as soon as we 3246 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach know.” — chrisAnn Allen

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Therefore, lighting visible from the shoreline must be sea turtle-friendly, with FWC-approved bulbs in low, shielded fixtures, with interior lights shaded by blinds, curtains or tinted glass. The three island cities enforce local regulations for sea turtle protection, and code compliance can cite people for noncompliant lighting. Beachgoers also must remove their gear at the end of the day. The beach must be left overnight as the natural habitat would have been. “It is time for people to step up and make sure the beach is clear and safe for people and sea turtles,” Fox said. “Now is not the time to be lax.”

Want to know what a sea turtle sees? One simple measure to determine if beachfront lighting is a problem is to walk after dusk to the water’s edge, crouch low near the waterline and look landward. If you see light, a sea turtle might also see the glow. When female sea turtles — mostly loggerheads on AMI — come ashore, they have a steely glare and one purpose — to lay their eggs in the sand. They typically aren’t looking around, but they do feel their way with their flippers, seeking just the right texture and temperature in the sand for their deposit of eggs. Lights on land can distract the turtle from its goal and, if it nests, can cause the turtle to head towards the light on land rather than the twinkle of the moon and stars on the water. Keep in mind, this is the only time a sea turtle leaves the familiarity of the water. Males do not come ashore. And once on land, these female turtles are unaccustomed to immovable objects, such as lawn chairs and volleyball posts, canopy poles and benches. These items are obstructions that sea turtles are incapable of maneuvering. So now that you “think like a sea turtle,” have a little respect. Get busy and keep the beach dark and clear of obstructions. Mother Nature will thank you.

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By Lisa Neff

May Day brings buds

“Mayday, mayday,” I was thinking about two weeks before May Day. My distress? Even the most drought-tolerant plants in my garden were suffering from the scarcity of rainfall. My mayday call was answered with three big, booming thunderstorms. “Whan that Aprill, with his shoures soote The droghte of March hath perced to the roote,” to quote from “The Canterbury Tales.” Or, to quote any number of gradeschool teachers, “April showers bring May flowers.” neff April’s storms did not eliminate the rainfall deficit in Manatee County, but they certainly boosted plant life ahead of May Day, that ancient festival of spring observed May 1, and National Wildflower Week, that modern celebration of seed sales and community landscaping in the first full week of May. In my garden, I see monarchs alight on milkweed and the tickseed, grown to about 18 inches in height, bursts with yellow flowers. Around the preserves, I see purple thistle, white pawpaw and rosy-colored camphorweed. On social media — during this period of self-isolation, I’m turning more and more to conversations online and Facebook groups — wildflower enthusiasts report a bounty of blue grasses, purple bellflowers, yellow black-eyed Susans and sneezeweed and white horsenettle.

As of April 26, AMITW had documented 1 nest and zero false crawls on the island.

A field of tickseed, a popular wildflower native to florida, flourishes in the spring. the first week of may is celebrated as national Wildflower Week.

The nonprofit Florida Wildflower Foundation maintains a “What’s in bloom?” page on its website at flawildflowers.org, as well as offers directions to “wildflower hot spots” and encourages people to protect plants and their pollinators. These protectors pledge to: • Use native wildflowers and plants in my landscape; • Use little or no irrigation once plants become established; • Avoid fertilizer, pesticide and herbicide; • Be conscious of plant life cycles; • Garden for beneficial insects, especially pollinators; • Coexist with the birds, reptiles and small mammals that native plants attract; • Encourage others to plant natives; • Support wildflower campaigns. One such campaign aims to protect and nurture roadside wildflowers in Florida, which has one of the oldest programs in the country. About 10 years ago, counties began adopting resolutions recognizing the historical, environmental and cultural significance of Florida wildflowers and committing to the conservation of wildflowers through such management practices as reduced mowing. To date, 36 counties and also three municipalities, have adopted resolutions, most of them in the Panhandle and on the east coast. But in the Florida Department of Transportation’s District 1, which includes us, only one county — Lee — has adopted a resolution. So, for the ease of our county commissioners who

milkweed attracts a butterfly.

might want to offer a resolution, here’s a draft: WHEREAS, the natural beauty of native wildflowers in Manatee County can be enjoyed by everyone; can attract guests, and benefit commerce, environmental health and public well-being; and WHEREAS, increasing the visibility of native wildflowers in Manatee County is consistent with the vision of the comprehensive plan, and goals of many individuals, businesses and community-based organizations; and WHEREAS, the presence of native wildflowers is essential to the fitness of native pollinator species necessary for productive and profitable farms and forests; and WHEREAS, in the spring of 1513, Juan Ponce de Leon named this beautiful place La Florida, Land of Flowers, because of the wealth of native wildflowers; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of Manatee County, Florida, do hereby commit and encourage others to commit to the conservation of roadside native wildflowers on state and county roadways, and do hereby instruct county staff to partner with the Florida Department of Transportation and adjoining property owners to plan and implement roadside management practices to increase the visibility and enjoyment of Florida native wildflowers. I hope our leaders see the message, or alert readers carry it to the county.

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Coach says Lightning ready to play hockey on any planet By mari faiello special from the tampa Bay times

Like many Lightning fans, Jon Cooper is ready for hockey to return. The coach has stayed in touch with his players, revisited the joys of math with his children and learned what podcasts are really all about while taking long bike rides along Anna Maria Island (where he resides year-round) for his daily workout. And yes, he has tuned into Alex Killorn’s “Dock Talk with Killer” episodes on Instagram Live. But when — or if — hockey returns this season after being put on hold March 12 because of the coronavirus pandemic, Cooper said the Lightning will be ready to get back onto the ice. “As long as we get to come back and play, and it’s safe for everyone and we can put a smile on people’s faces, it doesn’t matter where we play, what planet we play on, I think it’s a good thing,” Cooper said on a conference call Friday. He isn’t worried just about the safety of his players, but also that of the fans, staff, officials and everyone else involved in holding games. Cooper is holding out hope that at some point things will get back to normal, that social distancing won’t have to be a concern and you can walk up to

tampa Bay lightning head coach Jon cooper, a resident of Anna maria island, celebrates on the ice in march. islander Photo: courtesy nHl.com

because the normal is great.” Cooper has spent a lot of time watching film and working with his staff on analysis that they wouldn’t normally have time to do until the offseason. “We’ve really dug deep into trying to look at things we can improve on as a group,” Cooper said. “It’s been welcome because … it seemed like you had so much time on your hands at the beginning of this pandemic, and now it feels like you don’t have any time on your hands just with how we’ve been digging into things with our team. “Now we want to apply it and get back to work and see what we can do with the rest of the season.” When he’s not looking at film or taking a bicycle ride, Cooper is spending time with his family, playing board games and watching TV with his wife, Jessie, and their three children: twin daughters Josie and Julia, 11, and son Jonny, 9. Of note: Lightning announce #StickTogether auction to benefit coronavirus relief efforts. Lightning’s Alex Killorn announces ‘Dock Talk’ T-shirt sale to help children in need.

someone, ask how they’re doing, shake their hand and maybe “crack open a beer.” reprinted with permission from the tampa Bay “I hope social interactions don’t go away,” he times. contact mari faiello at mfaiello@tampabay. said. “It’s important that we try to get back to normal, com or follow @faiello_mari.

danielle o'neil holds one of many permit caught one day last April while fishing with her fiance, capt. Aaron lowman. she caught this one a few miles off of Anna maria island on a crab. many of the area guides are idle, waiting for the safer-at-home orders to be lifted to take charter fishing trips.

Underwater exploration caribbean Pederson cleaner shrimp, associated with corkscrew anemones, have been discovered in the eastern gulf of mexico by the florida fish and Wildlife conservation commission. Also, species of tropical fish typically associated with tropical coral reefs have been observed near the western gulf coast, prompting the nonprofit fish and Wildlife foundation of florida to award a $45,000 grant to the fWc to study whether ecosystems on the west coast “may be experiencing tropicalization,” according to an April 23 foundation news release. islander courtesy Photo

left and ABoVe: mitch cockrell and wife of Bradenton recently went fishing with capt. rick gross in search of kingfish and they found them, along with barracuda, gag grouper and some action on catchand-release snook and seatrout. gross said they lured their prey to the boat with pilchards.

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As we approach May, Florida’s greatest game fish appears By capt. danny stasny islander reporter

The waters surrounding Anna Maria Island in May are host to one of the most popular game fish in Florida. Yes. You guessed it. Tarpon. The silver king. The notorious tackle-busters take up residence along our local beaches stasny and in the bays, wreaking havoc on unsuspecting bait schools and helpless crabs as they wash into the passes on outgoing tides. There are resident tarpon that live in our waters year-round, but most migrate here from southern waters and from the deep depths of the Gulf of Mexico. In anticipation of spawning, the fish gather in local waters with one thing in mind. And that one thing requires a lot of energy. So the fish are on the feed. Gathering in the passes and in the bays provides an ample supply of food — crabs, shrimp and bait fish — for the pre-spawn fish to forage upon. And that’s where we come into play. Targeting the large game fish can be quite enjoyable for some, while for others it becomes an obsession. They are considered “big game” and they fall into the category of a “bucket-list” fish. I can attest to this — having been guiding charters for the past 10 years. A lot of my regular clients who typically target backcountry fish — snook, redfish and trout — have fancied hooking up with the elusive tarpon. And after successfully hooking and landing a trophy photo at the boat, they were happy to go back to catch the smaller species on the flats. On the flipside, I have experienced anglers who, once they have hooked into one of these majestic silver kings, become addicted and lose interest in “small fry.” The thrill of the hunt consumes them as they yearn for that fix of the battle, hooking into a fish that can weigh in excess of 150 pounds. The initial strike, followed by numerous leaps from the water and a dragscreaming run of 100 yards is a thrill that cannot be matched. And then settling in for the long fight ahead, drenched in sweat, arms shaking from fatigue, just to get a glimpse of the silver flash in the clear emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. “I see color!” they exclaim. The fish is close, tired and ready to submit to being landed, and finally —sometimes after 45 minutes or more — the fish is at the surface ready for me to remove the hook from that large bony mouth. And in the moment, as you look into that large eye, it seems to be looking back at you. Examining you, analyzing you, just as you are. It’s a moment of respect, remorse and nurturing mixed with the exhilarating sensation of successfully entering this animal’s world, only to release it back to its habitat to flourish

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and strike again. Bittersweet, but mostly sweet. “OK fish, settle down. I’m just going to pull this big circle hook out of you and let you go.” And with the boat in gear, I’ll hold that big fish alongside for a while and gently flush some water through its gills. Ahh, that’s better. Re-energized and, after a successful release, a celebratory high-five to the lucky angler who completed this task. It’s time to cherish the moment and motor back to the lineup of boats to wait and, hopefully, hook another one. And if that doesn’t get you wanting to go tarpon fishing, I don’t know what will. For those of you who are intrigued, May and June are prime time to tangle with these magnificent fish. Just remember to practice proper etiquette on the

water and to take great care in handling these gentle giants. Although they are big, they’re delicate. So use proper gear that’s heavy enough to reel these fish in quickly, to put the least possible stress on them. Try not to lift them out of the water when dehooking them and always try to revive them before setting them free. Exhausted tarpon are prime targets for large bull and hammerhead sharks and can typically fall prey to predators if not fully revived before the release. And the crowds. Don’t forget there can be crowds of boats, all targeting tarpon. This is especially apparent when fishing the passes. Use your best judgment on being courteous to other anglers. We all catch more fish when we work together and respect one another. Send high-resolution photos and fishing reports to fish@islander.org. capt. david White of Anna maria charters shows off a past-season tarpon catch prior to its release.

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3501 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, a 3,116 sfla / 4,236 sfur 8bed/5bath 6-Plex built in 1983 on a 10,000 sq ft lot was sold 04/08/20, IDK Inc to Tristar Pd Inc for $1,850,000. 788 North Shore Dr., Anna Maria, a 2,808 sfla / 3,736 sfur 5bed/4bath pool home built in 1975 on a 7,500 sq ft lot was sold 04/09/20, 788 N Shore LLC top Rodda AMI LLC for $1,550,000; list $1,595,000. Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at Keller Williams on the Water, can be reached at 941-713-4755.

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HOME WATCH: COTTAGE Watch & Services LLC. Scott Carpenter, Veteran USN- A.H.I.T. Certified home inspector. Licensed/insured contractor/realtor. Rates starting as low as $25. 941-780-7004.

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Business assistance for dealing with COVID-19

The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce distributed the following information to assist businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak. • Manatee County Redevelopment and Economic Opportunity Department’s Recover Manatee Business Kit includes resources and information: mymanatee. By Sandy Ambrogi org/recovermanatee. • Florida Disaster.org offers an essential services CALL AHEAD list, as well as executive orders: floridadisaster.org. Islander clients and chamber members Note: Funding was renewed April 27. • U. S. Chamber of Commerce resources, actions offer takeout meals and, in some and responses: uschamber.com. cases, delivery, as of April 27: • U.S. Small Business Administration loans and • 421 Sweet Treats. processing: sba.gov. The SBA is accepting new appli• Anna Maria General Store. cations for the Paycheck Protection Program as of • Back Alley Treasures. April 27. • Bridge Tender Inn. • Florida Disaster Loan to small businesses. The • China 1. loan is a short-term, interest-free working capital loan: • Cortez Cafe. fl oridadisasterloan.org. • Cortez Seafood Market. • Business Damage Assessment Survey: floridadi• Cremesh European Restaurant

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• Oma’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant. • Paradise Cafe, Bagels and Catering. • Pier 22. • Poppo’s Taqueria. • Sandbar Restaurant. • Scott’s Deli. • Seafood Shack Marina Bar and Grill. • Skinny’s Place and Skinny’s Food Truck. • Slim’s Place. • Smoqehouse. • Solo’s Pizza. • Star Fish Co. Market & Restaurant. • Subway. • Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar. • The Donut Experiment. • The Feast Restaurant. • The Waffle Press. • The Waterfront. • Tide Tables • Two Scoops Ice Cream and Yogurt. • Tortilla Bay Southwest Grille. • Tyler’s Homemade Ice Cream. • Ugly Grouper. • Vinny’s Italian Kitchen.

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BY JOEL FAGLIANO / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ Joel Fagliano is the digital puzzles editor for The New York Times and creator of the daily Mini. He sold his first crossword to the paper when he was 17. He graduated from Pomona College in 2014 with a double major in linguistics and 45-Across. Joel says this puzzle is a result of having some extra time at home recently . . . and of drinking lots of coffee. — W.S.

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50 Overly sentimental 53 The drip coffee tasted grainy because they . . . 57 Company whose Nasdaq symbol is its name 58 Having colors in blotches 61 Steinbrenner who took over the Yankees in 2010 62 Moves like Jagger 63 Box-score stat 64 It follows more or less 65 Draft choice 67 Nonkosher meat 68 In fact, every cup they served was . . . 75 Writer Rand 76 ‘‘This is the worst’’ 77 Flier for a magic show 78 Internet address, in brief 79 Lifesavers 82 Headed up 83 ‘‘Oh, so that’s how it’s going to be’’ 84 Comfort 85 To make matters worse, the espresso machine . . . 88 Some TVs and cameras 89 Fully 90 Home to many Berbers 94 ‘‘Surely you don’t mean me!?’’ 95 They worried about their jobs — these mistakes were . . . 102 Snitches 105 Attendee

106 Stereotypical dogs 107 Weak ____ (unconvincing argument) 108 ‘‘Give it ____!’’ 111 Polite title 113 Either weekend day, symbolically 114 Sound from a fan 115 Sure enough, when the boss showed up, everyone . . . 120 Speak grandly 122 Bit of contingency planning 123 Pal of Pooh 124 Soap Box Derby entrant 125 Reporter’s vantage point 126 Adult 127 Critics’ awards

15 When you might run away from home 16 Info on an invitation 17 Player of Ben Wyatt on ‘‘Parks and Recreation’’ 18 Unnaturally pale 19 Shakespearean affirmatives 25 Trade gossip 28 ____ Men (‘‘Who Let the Dogs Out’’ group) 33 Purely 34 ‘‘You win this hand’’ 36 Valentine’s Day purchase 38 Takes an ‘‘L’’ 39 Constant stress or heavy drinking 41 Popular children’sbook series with hidden objects 42 ____ glance DOWN 43 Grazing spots 1 Makes fit 44 N.Y.C. shopping 2 Get misty mecca 3 Source of bay leaves 4 Offering in the Google 48 Optical illusion 49 Showy feather Play store 50 Drudge 5 Like ninjas 51 So-called ‘‘enclosed’’ 6 Premier League rhyme scheme rival of Tottenham Hotspur 52 It beats nothing 7 Really stand out 54 Absurd pretense 8 Onetime label for 55 Justice nominated by Radiohead Obama 9 Depend 56 Your highness?: Abbr. 10 Spreadsheet part 58 Series of missed calls 11 Log-in need 59 ‘‘Do you know who ____?’’ 12 Make things interesting, so to 60 Singer born Eithne Ní speak Bhraonáin 13 Sounds of satisfaction 64 Team-building 14 Be in the works activity?

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