The Islander Newspaper E-Edition: Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019

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About wild turkeys. 27 Chamber congrats. 17 NOV. 20, 2019 FREE

VOLUME 28, NO. 4 Astheworldterns wish for 20/20 hindsight. 6 Builders take on pier ‘pitch’ problem. 2 AM discusses alcohol regs for city pier. 3 BB allocates $73K to fix floating dock. 4

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Holmes Beach city clerk Stacey Johnston, left, poses Nov. 18 with the top votegetters in the Nov. 5 election, Commissioners Jim Kihm, Carol Soustek and terry Schaefer, following their swearing-in ceremony at city hall. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Allen

County trots out ban on horseback surfing

TideWatch. 18 Streetlife. get in the game.

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Champs crowned in youth soccer. 28 Cooler temps help increase hookups. 29

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Judge rules for city on treehouse ECL By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter

Gathering. Obituaries.

HB parks committee considers improvements. 26

A privately owned treehouse built in 2011 stands in an Australian pine tree in the city setback on the gulf of Mexico beachfront at 103 29th St., Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: Kathy Prucnell

A tour on horseback takes riders through the waters on the north side of the Palma Sola Causeway. Islander file Photo: Kathy Prucnell By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter

“We don’t have a problem with regulation, but, of course, we don’t want the horses banned.” Carmen Hanson, who owns Cponies, a horseback-riding business that operates tours in Palma Sola Bay on the north side of Manatee Avenue, said blaming the bay’s environmental problems on horses is misguided. Manatee County commissioners voted unanimously Nov. 7 to direct their attorney

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and staff to research and report about options to regulate horseback riding in sensitive waters. In supporting the directive, commissioners pointed to seagrass loss and recent noswim advisories in the bay. In business for eight years, Hanson disputes that horses are responsible for fecal matter in the water or that their presence leads to the advisories. She said the horses aren’t treading on the seagrass beds, where it’s “soft and mucky.” PLeASe See HORSES, PAge 3

The judge again ruled for the city. One of four counts in the ongoing 2013 treehouse case has been decided for the city of Holmes Beach. The decision on count three of the complaint from Twelfth Circuit Judge Edward Nicholas applies to the city ordinance that established a 50-foot setback from the state erosion control line on the beach, dismissing the owners’ claim that the city’s setback amounts to a taking without compensation. Lynn Tran and Richard Hazen built the two-story structure in 2011 attached to an Australian pine tree within the setback on the beach, fronting their property at 103 29th St., Holmes Beach, where they reside and operate four short-term rental units. The treehouse was built without city or state permits — launching years of litigation between the city and the owners that began in 2013. The city rule prohibits structures within 50 feet of the erosion control line, the sepPLeASe See TREEHOUSE, PAge 8

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Builders take on Anna Maria City Pier ‘pitch’ problem By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

The design conflict at the new Anna Maria City Pier may not be an issue much longer. Mayor Dan Murphy told The Islander Nov. 15 that Mason Martin, the contractor hired to build the T-end restaurant, restrooms and bait shop, was to begin resolving the issue Nov. 18. The resolution involves adjusting the buildings for the pitch of the concrete base. Stormwater will drain through the wood decking of the walkway, but the T-end is a solid concrete platform that is designed with a pitch — a slant, slope or slight angle. Ayres Engineering designed the concrete platform at an angle to allow stormwater to drain to the side. However, architects from the Schimberg Group designed the buildings that will house the restaurant and bait shop for a level surface. A solution involves raising door headers, leveling floors with additional concrete, expanding drain holes in the platform and adding a curb around the base. Murphy said Barron Schimberg of the Schimberg Group also added small touches to the plan, such as drilling utility line holes in the base. Work solving the design mismatch should extend the project by three weeks, as the mayor expects to stretch the plan to open the pier in January 2020 to February 2020. “We’re on track, and I feel real good about it,” Murphy said. “This is yesterday’s news at this point.” The added work to resolve the conflict will cost around $100,000, with Ayres absorbing the cost, according to Murphy. Murphy said Mason Martin began Nov. 14 to prepare to lay the ipe decking on the T-end and work was expected to continue the week of Nov. 18.

Construction materials for the Anna Maria City Pier project are staged Nov. 15 at the landside pier entrance. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

with the current tenant, Mario Schoenfelder, were on hold the week of Nov. 11 as the city awaited an offer from the leaseholder. Schoenfelder’s lease expires in December 2020. He recently told Murphy he may not be able to meet the mayor’s Dec. 13 deadline to submit a final offer for base rent payments. “We are not dragging our feet. Mario is asking for more time,” said the mayor, who asked commissioners if they want to extend the deadline. Commissioner Amy Tripp said she would like Pier lease negotiations Murphy to ask Schoenfelder for the reasons why While work on the pier is progressing, negotiations he can’t make the deadline. Other commissioners

agreed. Murphy next asked if the city should prepare a request for proposals or hire a real estate broker to lease the pier if Schoenfelder fails to make an offer. The mayor suggested preparing a request for proposals for transparency and control. Commissioner Mark Short, who was appointed Sept. 26 to fill the seat vacated by Brian Seymour’s resignation from the commission, moved to authorize Murphy to draft an RFP if Schoenfelder doesn’t submit a final offer, or the city finds his offer unsuitable. Commissioner Dale Woodland seconded and the commission unanimously voted for the motion.

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‌ as commissioners sip on new liquor policy for city pier By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

When the new Anna Maria City Pier opens in 2020, fishers will likely bring bait or a bite to eat, especially when night fishing, but it looks as if coolers of beer will be prohibited. Anna Maria city commissioners, meeting Nov. 14, reached consensus on the first round of talks to change the ordinance regulating the use of the city pier, including the policies on alcohol. The changes involve: • Removing from the current ordinance a reference to the lessee as the manager of the pier. • Removing the lessee’s jurisdiction over boats docking at the pier. • Allowing guide dogs and service animals on the

pier. • Prohibiting the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the pier, unless purchased from the restaurant or bait shop for consumption on the pier. There also was a proposal to prohibit piergoers from carrying alcoholic drinks purchased at the T-end to the walkway, which would prevent anglers from moving along the entirety of the pier with an alcoholic beverage, Commissioner Doug Copeland noted. City attorney Becky Vose replied that she could update the draft ordinance to allow the consumption of alcoholic beverages — still only sold by the T-end businesses — on the entire pier. Vose also suggested allowing alcohol consumption at the pier for city-approved special events and

removing a restriction limiting the sale of alcohol to beer and wine to allow the sale of liquor and spirits. Allowing the businesses to sell a wider variety of alcoholic beverages could make the T-end buildings more appealing — and more lucrative —for the tenant. The proposed ordinance would eliminate the provision that allows the consumption of beer on the pier, but restricts the consumption of wine to within the leased premises. Commissioners reached consensus to approve the suggestions that were discussed, but they still must go through amending the ordinance for the final reading, public hearing and vote. The final hearing and vote on the ordinance was not scheduled.

Seagrass helps with the health of the bay and water clarity and feeds the manatees, Baugh said. Baugh blamed the horseback riding for the seagrass being “almost gone.� The Florida Department of Health issued noswim advisories for exceeding EPA guidelines for fecal matter in the bay in July, August and October. The advisories were lifted about a week after testing showed a return to safe swimming standards. Baugh said, “It’s just a mess,� but acknowledged the DOH’s testing can’t tease out whether it’s due to human or animal waste. Commissioner Priscilla Trace said there is no proof the problems are caused by the horses. Fecal matter can spill into the bay through sewerline breaks, leaching septic systems, lift station failures and stormwater runoff. The most recent reported sewage spill at Palma Sola Bay was Aug. 19, when 180,000 gallons of treated wastewater spilled into a storm drain on 59th Street West that flows south to Palma Sola Bay, according to Manatee County Utilities spokeswoman Amy Pilson.

An unknown portion of the spill eventually made its way to the bay. Other reported spills occurred December 2017-February 2018, when contractors hit sewer lines and more than 6 million gallons of raw sewage spewed through the adjacent lands, some that emptied in the bay. Commissioner Carol Whitmore agreed the health of Palma Sola Bay and the beach closings are problems, but noted that people historically have brought horses to recreate in the bay. People also are allowed to bring dogs to the causeway. Whitmore brought the Palma Sola Bay health issue to the Manatee County Council of Governments in July, where Bradenton Councilman Gene Gallo said the city looked into the possible regulation of horses, but the Florida Department of Transportation nixed the idea with a 2012 letter stating horses are permissible in DOT rights of way as a mode of transportation. At the Nov. 7 meeting, county attorney Mitchell Palmer dismissed the DOT’s opinion, saying, “There’s little doubt in my mind� the county can regulate for water quality.

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In addition, she and her 10 employees collect and remove any feces, place it in a muck bucket and dispose of it at their Myakka City farm. Cponies offers horseback tours, allowing guests to ride on Gypsy horses in the water. “I’ve done research for the past five years and every time there’s been a no-swim advisory, there’s been sewage-line breaks and spills from sewers,� Hanson said, adding she’s in the process of compiling the data and a graph for public review. With regulation, Manatee County would follow Pinellas County, which, in October, approved a measure prohibiting horseback riding, walking and training in Tampa Bay, as well as seagrass damages in the county’s preserves. “They can do it, why can’t we do it?� asked Commissioner Betsy Benac during the Nov. 7 meeting. Benac suggested county staff reach out to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Commissioner Vanessa Baugh agreed: “I think it’s very important to do this because grasses are being trampled on.�

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Bradenton Beach allocates $73K to fix dock By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

A fix is in for the floating dock at the Historic Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach. But the fix isn’t free. City commissioners voted 4-0 Nov. 13 to hire Duncan Seawall for $73,317 to repair the gangway — the walkway connecting the dock to the pier. Commissioner Randy White was absent with excuse. The commissioners’ allocation includes $3,600 for Duncan Seawall to install 18 new rollers, the mechanisms connecting the dock platforms to support piles while allowing tidal movement. The city will furnish the parts through Ronautica Marinas, the Spanish manufacturer subcontracted by Technomarine to produce parts of the dock. City officials opened the dock Aug. 2, after more than two years of turbulence due to failures by the company originally contracted to build and install the amenity. The dock, which cost $191,524, replaced one damaged by storms and removed in 2017. Bu the new dock was closed within two weeks because the gangway pulled away from the pier and was at risk of collapsing. The city hired Delta Engineering in October for $2,000 to design the gangway’s repair, which the firm provided Nov. 12. Duncan Seawall, following Delta’s specifications, will begin the repair work with the removal of the gangway to drive four timber piles for support. Two pilings will be driven to stand on each side of the gangway when it is returned. Two vertical piles will be driven 20 feet into the seabed on both sides of the gangway, with one pile driven 5 feet from the pier and another pile 10 feet from the pier. After driving the piles, Duncan will cross-brace the vertical pilings and install a support beam between the two closest to the pier to cradle the gangway. The gangway will be shifted 5 feet from the pier to connect to the support beam instead of the pier. The pier’s joists and decking will be extended to bridge the gap. Steve Porter, from Duncan Seawall, wrote in a Nov. 13 email to public works director Tom Woodard that the contractor planned to mobilize Nov. 15 and begin work Nov. 18. “It’s quite a little bit of work to be done,” Woodard said. “There is a perception that it’s just an easy, simple little fix. Just a couple of two-by-fours and we were good. That’s not the case.” City attorney Ricinda Perry said the city was able to hire Duncan Seawall without accepting other bids because the floating dock is in jeopardy and the city can skirt its procurement procedure to repair a downed city function. Installation of the dock was a community redevelopment agency project, but the city paid for the repair because the dock relates to safety and welfare, according to Perry. She said the CRA could reimburse the city. Perry recommended hiring and paying Duncan, but also pursuing damages from Hecker Construction, the company hired to install the dock, and Foster Consulting, the engineering firm Hecker retained to design the gangway and rollers. Hecker failed to follow standards and specifications set for the dock by Technomarine Construction,

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A drawing of delta engineering’s design to repair the floating dock at the Historic Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach. delta provided the drawing Nov. 12 to public works director tom Woodard. Islander Courtesy Image: delta engineering

Jim LaRue, president of LaRue Planning of fort Myers, the highest ranked firm for a planning agency to help revise the Holmes Beach comprehensive plan, speaks Nov. 6 to the planning commission. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Allen By ChrisAnn Allen Islander Reporter

the entrance to the floating dock at the Historic Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach remains closed due to safety concerns with the gangway that connects the dock to the pier. Islander file Photo: Ryan Paice

the contractor hired to design and manufacture the dock, Perry said. Foster produced faulty designs that led to the gangway issues, she added. Commissioners agreed to include demand letters for damages to Hecker and Foster in their motion to hire Duncan. Repairing the rollers The CRA also is searching for 18 replacement rollers for the dock. On Nov. 6, CRA members directed Perry and Woodard to contact Ronautica for a quote for 18 replacement rollers, as specified in the original engineering for the dock. Yessica Martinez, from Ronautica, emailed the pair Nov. 13 with a $1,048.54 quote to manufacture and deliver the parts. According to the quote, manufacturing the rollers would cost $403.74 and delivery would cost $644.80. Perry mentioned the quote to city commissioners at the Nov. 13 meeting, but Mayor John Chappie said they could consider purchasing the rollers at a future meeting. The rollers came into question when waves from Tropical Storm Nestor, as well as a dinghy tied up to the dock during the storm, damaged the dock despite Technomarine designing it to withstand Category 3 hurricanes. On later inspection of the dock, Woodard identified 18 rollers Hecker had manufactured for the dock when it added more pilings to the plan as the reason why the dock couldn’t sustain the waves from the storm.

Bradenton Beach Nov. 20, 1 p.m., planning and zoning. Nov. 21, 11 a.m., pier team. Anna Maria City Nov. 21, noon, commission. Nov. 27, 5 p.m., Thanks-Living community Nov. 26, 10 a.m., commission. gathering, City Pier Park. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., Dec. 5, 6 p.m., commission (organizational 941-778-1005, cityofbradentonbeach.org. meeting). Dec. 5, 6 p.m., commission. Holmes Beach Dec. 10, 4 p.m., planning and zoning. Dec. 4, 10 a.m., parks and beautification. Dec. 13, 4 p.m., Holiday Carols in the Park, City Dec, 4, 6 p.m., planning. Pier Park. Dec. 10, 6 p.m., city commission. Dec. 18, 5:30 p.m., special magistrate. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 941Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 941- 708-5800, holmesbeachfl.org. 708-6130, cityofannamaria.com.

Holmes Beach is taking the final steps to select a firm to revise the city’s comprehensive plan. A comp plan states a vision and goals for the community, including growth, development, transportation, utilities, land use, recreation and housing policy and regulations for the next 30 years. At a Nov. 6 planning commission meeting, Chair Scott Boyd, a member of the committee formed to select and recommend a firm, and the city’s director of development services, Eran Wasserman, who led the selection committee in its process, shared their results. Wasserman said the committee gave LaRue Planning of Fort Myers the top score. The company bid $150,000 for the project. Planning commissioner Dana Krupa questioned the cost, considering an initial $50,000 budget for the project. While the city had funded $50,000 for the project in 2018-19, $130,000 was added in 2019-20, for a total of $180,000, according to Boyd. The city considered five firms that responded to a request for proposals: LaRue, whose president attended the Nov. 6 meeting; Calvin Giordano and Associates of Clearwater, which ranked second; S&ME Inc. of Orlando, third; KCI Technologies of Tampa, fourth; and CH Planning of Philadelphia, fifth. Boyd said the next step would be for planning commissioners to read sample plans from each of the firms and summarize their findings for the city commission, along with the committee’s recommendation. Boyd suggested planning commissioners evaluate the bids for how well the applicants followed the request for proposals, as well as how qualitative information included in the samples match the Holmes Beach vision statement. He said the chosen firm “will do their legwork with this body” in a process that could take about 18 months. The planning commissioners will discuss their summaries at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive. West Manatee Fire Rescue None announced. WMFR administration building, 6510 Third Ave. W., Bradenton, wmfr.org. Manatee County Dec. 5, 9 a.m., county commission (land use). Dec. 10, 9 a.m., county commission. Administration building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, 941-748-4501, mymanatee.org. Of interest Nov. 28, Thanksgiving, most government offices closed that day, as well as Nov. 29. Send announcements to news@islander.org.

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MPo accepts DoT’s traffic study, but project priorities must wait By Arthur Brice Islander Reporter

The Sarasota/Manatee Barrier Islands Traffic Study has reached its destination. The Florida Department of Transportation formally presented results of the nearly three-year study Nov. 18 to the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization. The MPO then unanimously accepted the $675,000 study. “One of the main goals was to address and reduce congestion on the islands,” DOT traffic safety engineer Nathan Kautz told the MPO during a meeting at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall. The study focused on what Kautz called the “person model.” “When people get here, how do we keep them off the roads?” he said. “Cars were considered, but we also looked at how do we move more people?” The DOT embarked on BITS in early 2017 and unveiled its final list of 76 recommendations two months ago. Since then, Kautz has been presenting the plan to local government agencies, including the Manatee County Board of Commissioners and the Island Transportation Planning Organization.

The ITPO, which represents the three Anna Maria Island cities, prioritized six projects Nov. 4 for possible DOT funding. The final steps for BITS will come when the MPO publicly reviews the project priorities Jan. 27, 2020, and submits a final list to the DOT March 15. That doesn’t guarantee that the DOT will fund all of the suggested ITPO projects. But the top two projects on the ITPO list are also top priorities for the DOT: Replacement of the 62-yearold Anna Maria Island and Cortez bridges. The transportation agency plans to build 65-foot-clearance fixed spans to replace the two drawbridges. Both bridge replacements are listed on the agency’s tentative five-year work program for fiscal years 2021-25. A $6.2 million design plan on the AMI Bridge is well underway but will not be completed until fiscal year 2022-23, DOT spokesman Brian R. Rick told The Islander in August. The DOT announced Oct. 10 its plan to build a megabridge to replace the Cortez span and said it was starting design work on the structure. That is expected to take at least four-five years to complete. The agency plans to spend about $8 million by

County to launch fare-free shuttle service to island Dec. 7 A bus will loop between Bradenton and the beach beginning Saturday, Dec. 7, providing free rides on and off Anna Maria Island. Manatee County Area Transit’s fare-free Beach ConneXion will operate weekends and holidays from December through April. The hours will be 10 a.m.-6 p.m., with passengers boarding at the Manatee Avenue bus stop east of 75th Street West in Bradenton, the Manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach and several stops on Manatee Avenue/State Road 64 between the turnarounds. Parking on the mainland will be available at the Beachgate Plaza in the 7300 block of Manatee

fiscal 2025 for right-of-way acquisition for the new Cortez Bridge. The DOT decision to construct a 65-foot-clearance bridge through Cortez has drawn strong opposition from many residents in the fishing village, which has been named a U.S. historic district. Also, the AMI cities and ITPO have passed resolutions opposing the megabridge. Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie, who is the ITPO’s current chairman, stipulated at the organization’s Nov. 8 meeting that the replacement bridge must be midsized and not the high-clearance span the DOT plans to build. In addition to the replacement bridges, other projects on the ITPO list are: • Drainage improvements in Bradenton Beach on Gulf Drive from Ninth Street North to the Avenue C intersection with Gulf Drive. • Complete street improvements in Bradenton Beach from the Longboat Pass Bridge to the northern city limits. • A right turn lane extension from East Bay Drive to Manatee Avenue in Holmes Beach. • Establishing multimodal capacity from 27th Street North to the Palm Drive/Gulf Drive intersection in Holmes Beach.

Avenue. The shuttle will add to the MCAT services on Manatee Avenue, which include the Monday-Saturday operation of Route 3, as well as the Beach Express bus that operates Sundays and holidays between a Walmart store in east Manatee at 6225 E. State Road 64 and the Manatee Public Beach. Additionally, the ConneXion will connect with the fare-free island trolley that operates seven days a week between Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach and the Anna Maria City Pier in Anna Maria. For more information, go online to mymanatee. org or call the county at 941-748-4501.

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It seems all but too late for any of us to weigh in on the Anna Maria City Pier, but with 20/20 hindsight, we can see a citizens’ advisory committee could have been an asset. The people in Anna Maria have a vested interest in the outcome of the pier, and a citizens committee led by a city commissioner could have brought ideas to the forefront, and possibly extinguished some of the problems that are being encountered. People all over the world are interested in seeing the pier project to completion, as evidenced by the comments on our website and in social media. But the ideas and decisions came mostly from hired designers and engineers — pros — and, as funneled through the mayor, there was little for even the city commissioners to weigh in on in the early months. Do you like this expensive wood for the decking? Or this expensive wood? After all, the city wants the pier to last another 100 years. But, as you may know, the old pier decking and the support structure were replaced many times over, repaired bit by bit and rebuilt many times. Rebuilding a structure based on what the early island pioneers cobbled together seems pointless. We should have a new, sparkling, improved structure — maybe an elevated restaurant over a shaded deck, where people could fish around the perimeter and others could watch. We should have more restroom facilities and state-of-the art equipment and features. Why is the T-end platform made of concrete and not wood decking? Well, as I said, it’s pointless. It’s done. Now we find the commissioners discussing changes to the regulations for alcoholic beverages on the pier, including whether to deny people a cooler of beer — assuming they are allowed that “luxury” only after hours for the restaurant and bait shop. Why would beer be allowed outdoors and wine limited to the dining room? How silly. Alcoholic beverages are no longer formulated to those standards, as even vodka can be found in a can of sparkling water and beer can be high in proof content. Get with it Anna Maria. Update all of the prohibition-era alcohol restrictions for the businesses in the city — the limits on liquor that cost you a good representative on the commission. I can’t help but ask, what will be historic — but for the name — at the Historic Anna Maria City Pier?

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A new baby has been born from the mother of the 65-foot bridges, as I saw traveling the road to Tierra Verde in Pinellas County. Maybe to be conceived here in Cortez. Perhaps this glimpse into construction that’s on its way may again question why. The Florida Department of Transportation’s Cortez Bridge simulation video is set upon a blue sky, with limited traffic traveling coming to a gentle stop at Gulf Drive. We here in Cortez know the new bridge in the name of progress means endless traffic, clogged intersections, new road designs while Cortez village evolves into one of those castby areas often seen along Route 66. But sometimes progress is improving what you have.

Web (register for free news alerts) islander.org Facebook islandernewspaper Twitter @ami_islander Instagram theislanderami Pinterest islandernewspaper E-edition For $36 a year, e-edition subscribers have access to an e-edition, with page-by-page views of all the news, photos, columns, community announcements and advertisements weekly. To subscribe, visit islander.org. I’m sure if creative thought went into this process you just might find there’s a better solution. The DOT quit using the cookie-cutter approach because this time they were burnt. Hoping this picture makes clearer what is coming and somehow generates new citizen energy to stopping this colossal mistake. Curious if the community-county brass were taken to this actual construction site. Will Warekois, Cortez Editor’s note: The DOT is building a two-lane, high-level, fixed-span bridge between Isla Del Sol and Tierra Verde islands in Pinellas County at a cost of $53.3 million. The project, which began in December 2018 and is due to be completed the summer of 2021, replaces a two-lane bascule bridge.

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Drawing the docks

From the archives An artist — he’s not identified in the archives — completes work on a sketch made in June 1979 at the fulford fish Co. in Cortez. A sign outside the fish house read, “fulford fish Co. fresh florida fish since 1940.”

An artist — she’s not identified in the archives — works on a sketch in June 1979 at the fulford fish Co. docks in the fishing village of Cortez. Islander Photos: Manatee County Public Library System archives

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Islander archives, Nov. 17, 1999

• Bradenton Beach Mayor-elect Gail Cole had his truck stolen by a man working with the company rehabilitating the Anna Maria Island Bridge. After the thief was stopped by Holmes Beach police at the Kingfish Boat Ramp driving the truck, he dove into the water to escape. He was taken into custody a few minutes later by a U.S. Coast Guard patrol vessel. • Holmes Beach assistant public works supervisor Bill Saunders asked the city commission for advice on how the city should deal with an engineering problem. It seemed the city’s engineering firm had filed two site plans on behalf of Benderson Development. Saunders said it was a conflict of interest for the applicants to review their own projects. The commission recommended that the city retain an outside consultant to review the plans and charge the cost to the engineering firm.

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• An inspection report completed by a firm contracted by the city of Anna Maria indicated the Anna Maria City Pier needed an estimated $176,000-$225,000 in repairs. • Thirteen Australian pine trees were removed from Coquina Beach to make way for improvements in the Manatee County-operated park. • Surfers idolized Hurricane Ida’s waves. The storm traveled northeast in the Gulf of Mexico to make landfall at Mobile, Alabama, churning up ridable waves along the shoreline on its way. Find The Islander dating to November 1992 at the at ufdc.ufl.edu. — Lisa Neff

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Anna Maria votes to support Equal Rights Amendment By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Anna Maria has a message for the Florida Legislature: Ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. City commissioners voted 5-0 Nov. 14 for a resolution supporting the federal constitutional amendment, which would ensure equal rights regardless of sex. The amendment was introduced in Congress every year beginning in 1923 and was approved by Congress in 1972. However, 38 states must ratify what would become the 28th Amendment to the U.S. constitution. After 47 years and a missed deadline, 37 states have ratiďŹ ed the amendment. Florida is not one of those states. The city’s resolution urges Florida’s governor and Legislature to ratify the amendment, as well as urges the federal congressional delegation to support a resolution removing the missed deadline for ratiďŹ cation so the amendment can be added to the Constitution if ratiďŹ ed by a 38th state. City Commissioner Doug Copeland said he brought the resolution to the commission so the city could do its part in supporting the amendment. “I would have a hard time if I were asked to explain

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Section 1: Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex. Section 2: The Congress shall have the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article. Section 3: This amendment shall take effect two years after the date of ratiďŹ cation. to my wife, daughters and granddaughter why I have rights guaranteed by the Constitution and they don’t,â€? Copeland said. “I think it’s time that women are recognized with the same rights as men. “I think this is something this commission should do because all of you women are as valued as I am, and I think our Constitution should reect that,â€? Copeland added. However, he said he doubted the Florida Legislature would ratify the amendment, but expressed hope for ratiďŹ cation in Virginia. “It’s kind of a no-brainer,â€? Commissioner Dale Woodland said about supporting the ERA. There was no public comment.

Anna Maria changing fleet

Anna Maria public works employees soon will be making rounds in new pickup trucks. City commissioners voted 5-0 Nov. 14 on two motions to sell the department’s existing vehicles and replace them with two new trucks. The cost is $74,425 and funds are coming from the city’s fuel tax revenue. Mayor Dan Murphy said two of the department’s three trucks are either inoperable or in bad shape, and the third truck’s axle recently broke. He said it would cost $1,650 to repair the third vehicle — which has a Kelly Blue Book value of $1,800 and about 135,000 miles on the odometer. The existing eet also includes two all-terrain vehicles, which the mayor said are unnecessary and expensive to maintain. The new eet will include a four-wheel drive 2019 Ford F250 and a two-wheel drive 2019 Ford F150 truck, both with towing modes. The F250 will cost $45,425 and the F150 will cost $29,000. Murphy credited city clerk Leanne Addy with leading the city’s search for the vehicles. — Ryan Paice

TREEHOUSE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 12th Circuit Judge Edward Nicholas hears arguments Nov. 15 in his Manatee County courtroom, where Richard Hazen watches from the gallery. Randy Mora, seated left, is the attorney for the city of Holmes Beach, and treehouse owner Lynn Tran is seated with attorney David Levin. Islander Photo: Kathy Prucnell

aration of public and private ownership. In Holmes Beach, the ECL was permanently set by a 1992 beach renourishment project. In 2013 and 2016, a code board and magistrate required the treehouse be removed. On Nov. 15, in granting the city’s motion, Nicholas dismissed count three of the complaint with prejudice, meaning it cannot be reďŹ led. Additionally, Nicholas found count three “res judicata,â€? meaning a competent court already made a ďŹ nal decision in the matter. Nicholas cited three cases holding a government

taking requires a substantial elimination of a property’s productive or beneďŹ cial use. “The plaintiff has not been denied an economically viable use of the property,â€? he concluded, calling it “a fatal awâ€? in their case. Nicholas also said Judge Janette Dunnigan resolved the taking argument with her Sept. 16, 2014, opinion in Tran and Hazen’s 2013 code board appeal. Prior to constructing the treehouse in 2011, Hazen claimed he spoke to a city building inspector, and says he was told the owner the city had no regulations for a treehouse. He did not, however, show the inspector

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plans or describe the scope of the planned treehouse. Months later, an anonymous complaint brought the treehouse to the attention of the city code ofďŹ cer — marking the start of eight years of conict between the city, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the owners. Tran and Hazen were in court Nov. 15 with their attorney, David Levin. Walking out of the courtroom, Tran and Levin said they were hopeful on the three other counts of their 2013 case. The other counts aim to block the treehouse removal and ďŹ nes with allegations that the city laws were unconstitutional based on a single-subject rule, unfair procedures and conicting state law. The Nov. 15 hearing addressed one of several cases ďŹ led by the treehouse owners that year. The owners appealed the code board decision leading to Dunnigan’s decision and another case appealed the city’s refusal to put an initiative on the ballot after the couple circulated petitions in the community, which, after several attempted appeals, ended with the U.S. Supreme Court, where the owners were denied a hearing. The treehouse owners have lost at every turn. Currently pending are two 2018 cases brought by the owners without an attorney, one in federal court and another in state court alleging multiple equitable and constitutional claims against the city and the DEP. In the state proceeding, city and DEP motions to dismiss the owners’ complaint are set for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. In the federal proceeding — now in the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals following a lost appeal to the 2nd District Court of Appeal — the city is expected to ďŹ le a response in November. Also in state court, the city ďŹ led a 2018 case to enforce its magistrate’s decision to remove the structure and pay $50 daily ďŹ nes, which have accumulated to almost $80,000.

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Anna Maria City commissioner receives fond farewell By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

A long-standing Anna Maria official has passed the torch. City commissioners and staff took turns Nov. 14 recognizing Commissioner Doug Copeland for his years and work on the commission. The meeting was his last, unless a special meeting is called before his term ends. Copeland served on the city’s planning and zoning board for two decades before joining the commission in 2013, when he was appointed to serve the final five months of John Quam’s term. Copeland served three full two-year terms as commissioner, but did not run for re-election in November. Mayor Dan Murphy said he wanted to celebrate Copeland’s final meeting as commissioner by awarding him a key to the city, a plaque, or bringing a cake, but Copeland asked for no festivities. “I wanted to say thank you for all you’ve done to help me since I’ve been the mayor these last five years,” Murphy said. “You’ve made my job easy, you’ve made it rewarding and you’ve made it fun despite the arguments we’ve gotten into.” Murphy added that Copeland leaves behind a “tremendous legacy,” crediting the commissioner for spearheading a new master plan for Gulffront Park and proposing the shade sail at City Pier Park.

“I just wanted to personally thank Commissioner Copeland for all of your service, which I know goes back many years,” Commissioner Amy Tripp said. Recognition for Copeland wasn’t limited to the dais, either. City clerk Leanne Addy thanked Copeland for his service as commissioner, as well as for teaching her and other city staff members about the city. City attorney Becky Vose joined in with additional praise. “I’ve really enjoyed working with you,” Vose told Copeland. “It’s made my job a lot easier, particularly when you were the chair, and you’ve just done an incredible job.” “I’ve seen a lot of city commissioners in different cities, and you’re really good,” she added. “You’re really good and I’m going to miss you.” Copeland, responding, thanked Murphy, his fellow commissioners and city staff. “We haven’t always agreed, but, by and large … we worked together as a team,” Copeland said. “This city is so fortunate to have the people we have, and they are the ones that make the city what it is,” he added. “And I appreciate all the help that they’ve given me over the time I’ve served as commissioner.” Commissioner-elect Jonathan Crane, formerly chair of the P&Z, ran unopposed earlier in November Anna Maria Commissioner Doug Copeland holds a for the commission and will fill Copeland’s seat Dec. plaque in 2018 recognizing him for serving as commission chair 2015-18. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice 5, when he is sworn into office.

Anna Maria magistrate fines owners of unregistered vacation rentals By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Anna Maria has rooted out another wave of unregistered vacation rentals. The owners or managers of 12 unregistered vacation rentals went before special magistrate Karla S. Owens Nov. 15 at Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive. Thevacation rental ordinance requires the annual registration of short-term rentals. A first offense can result in a $250 daily fine for every day the rental went unregistered. A second offense raises the stakes to $500 a day for the same duration. Like in October’s special magistrate meeting, city attorney Becky Vose asked Owens to forego the $250 daily fine for a first offense for each violator that had brought a property into compliance with the vacation rental ordinance. Instead, Vose asked Owens to issue a $150 administrative fee to cover the city’s enforcement expense. She also asked Owens to find that a violation occurred in each case, so the city could issue a $500 daily fine for any second offenses. Owens found owners or managers of seven properties guilty of violating the VRO, including those in charge of rentals at 617 N. Bay Blvd., 746 N. Shore, 796 Jacaranda Road, 225 Gladiolus St., 502 S. Bay Blvd., 725 N. Shore Drive and 404 Alamanda Road, Unit A. She ruled that since either owner or management had brought the properties into compliance by the meeting date, each must pay the $150 administrative fee and any subsequent violations would be repeat offenses. Owens issued the same administrative fee for three

Special magistrate Karla S. Owens sits alongside city clerk Leanne Addy at the Anna Maria dais Nov. 15 during hearings in the city chambers on alleged violations of the city’s vacation rental ordinances. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

other properties: 227 Willow Ave., 305 Magnolia Ave. and 414 Magnolia Ave., which have yet to comply with city code. She gave until Nov. 22 to comply with the city code. If the owners or their management fail to comply, they will be assessed the original $250 daily fine for first offenses. The final vacation rental up for discussion, at 415 Alamanda Road, involved an owner, William Snow, who did not pay the full registration fee in a timely manner. Snow, who attended the meeting, said he wanted to reduce the property’s occupancy from the threebedroom rental the past two years to a two-bedroom

property. The change in occupancy would result in a lower registration fee. But, Addy said, Snow brought the property into compliance as a three-bedroom rental and couldn’t change the occupancy without physical changes to the home’s interior. However, she said there was a miscommunication on the part of the city, whose inspector mistakenly told Snow he’d lower the occupancy. So Owens found the property owner had not violated the VRO and waived the administrative fee and the violation fine. She told Snow he must physically alter the property to change its occupancy under city code.

1st Annual Celebration of Living on Anna Maria Island

5-7 PM Wednesday Nov. 27 City Pier Park on Anna Maria, under the sails at Bay Boulevard and Pine Avenue.

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The Center of Anna Maria Island will host the 18th annual Lester Family Fun Day 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Chuck and Joey Lester of Holmes Beach sponsor the celebration that features “old-fashioned fun at oldfashioned prices.” An announcement from the center promised a lineup of fun activities and performances, along with delicious food and great prizes and the arrival of Santa at noon. Lester Family Fun Day will include pony rides, face-painting, crafts, games, cookie decorating, a dunk tank and more. Also planned: Performances by the Diane Partington Studio of Classical Ballet and the Manatee High School Drum Line. The menu includes Duffy’s burgers and hot dogs. Adults can buy chances to win turkeys and poinsettias, as well as enter a 50/50 golf ball drop from a helicopter hovering over the sports field. The center is at 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. For more information, call the center at 941-7781908.

The second annual Bradenton Beach Holiday Boat Parade will take place in Sarasota Bay Saturday, Dec. 14. Boat owners are invited to show off their holiday spirit and their lighted vessels in the parade in the Intracoastal Waterway. The parade will begin near the south end of Jewfish Key and travel alongside the Longboat Pass Bridge, then followed the Intracoastal Waterway past Leffis Key and the Historic Bridge Street Pier to end at the Bradenton Beach Marina. The event will begin at 7 p.m. and last 60-90 minutes. Entry in the parade will be free and open to powerboats and sailboats. Organizers will award cash prizes in multiple categories, including “Best Lighting” and “Most Holiday Spirit.” Key viewing points include the Longboat Pass Bridge and the city pier. The parade will follow the Bradenton Beach Area Merchants’ Christmas on Bridge Street celebration. For more information and entry forms, go online to the parade website www.boat-parade. com or call the Bradenton Beach Marina at 941778-2288.

Cortez Cultural Center marks Thanksgiving

The Cortez Cultural Center will celebrate Thanksgiving Saturday, Nov. 23. An announcement said, “Everyone is welcomed. Come and see what the cultural center is all about.” The center, 11655 Cortez Road, Cortez, will open to welcome guests at 1 p.m. A rain date will be Saturday, Nov. 30. For more information, call Bob Landry at 941-5456726.

Cortez museum to stage outdoor jam session

Acoustic play is on deck for Cortez. The Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, will host a “round robin” music jam 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. “With the success of Music on the Porch, we have expanded to include an open-air acoustic jam that will be held round-robin style on the porch,” read an announcement from the museum. Sessions will be the fourth Saturday of the month. For more information, call the museum at 941708-6120.

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Lisa fulk, owner of Sunshine Canning and a Cornell-certified master food preserver demonstrates jar lifter tongs during a Canning 101 workshop at the folk School at florida Maritime Museum in Cortez on Sept. 12. Students in the make-and-take class made pickled green beans using the hot water bath canning method. Islander Photo: Sarah Brice

It is time to collect “wishes” from local community groups. Each year, the week of Thanksgiving, The Islander publishes its Wish Book, a special section containing the needs and wants of local nonprofits so that Anna Maria Island residents and visitors can fulfill them while shopping for the holidays. If you represent a community group, please, send The Islander a list of your organization’s needs to calendar@islander.org. The Wish Book will publish Wednesday, Nov. 27, in advance of Thanksgiving.

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Anna Maria Island garden Club members, wearing green t-shirts, assist shoppers at their annual plant sale in 2018 at Roser Memorial Community Church. Islander file Photo: Lisa Neff

Garden club hosts annual plant sale Nov. 23

The Anna Maria Island Garden Club’s annual plant sale will be 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. The event will be in the fellowship hall at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Shoppers will find herbs and vegetable plants, as well as hanging baskets and more. Also, the club will sell baked goods and raffle tickets. Proceeds will go toward protecting native plants and birds and encouraging civic plantings and conservation. Other events on the club calendar include a fashion show Wednesday, Jan. 29, and a flower show Wednesday, March 18. Additionally, the club holds monthly meetings at Roser Church. For more information, call Charlotte Noyes at 941778-6758.

‘Thanks-Living’ celebrates national holiday, island life

seniors prepare potluck, lecture programming

The Senior Adventures group will gather Friday, Nov. 22, for a potluck lunch, book sale and travel lecture. The events will be 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. The book sale and lunch — including turkey and gravy — is set for 10 a.m.-noon. The travel talk by Karen Ferris Fearnside about Iceland will begin at noon. For more information or reservations, call Kaye Bell at 941-538-0945.

Kiwanis to hear about health insurance for elders

The Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island will meet Saturday, Nov. 23, for breakfast and a program. Sue LaMastro of SHINE will address the club, which meets at 8:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe at the Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. LaMastro is the Manatee County coordinator for Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders, which is part of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. For more information, call Sandy Haas-Martens at 941-778-1383.

Islanders will gather for Thanks-Living a day before Thanksgiving. The new event will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, at City Pier Park, located at the corner of Pine Avenue and North Bay Boulevard in Anna Maria. The announcement invited people to bring an appetizer to share to the park for the first celebration of living on Anna Maria Island. Attendees also are asked to bring donations for All Island Denominations and the Roser Food Pantry, as Click! well as a beverage of their choice. The Islander welcomes news of the milestones in Organizers will provide entertainment, tables and readers’ lives. chairs. Send detailed notices and photographs — along For more information, call Barbara Zdravecky at with contact information — to news@islander.org. 941-374-0109.

Longboat education center focuses on flats fishing

Capt. Bucky Goldman will lead “Fishing in Our Local Waters: A focus on Inshore Flats Flashing” in a workshop at the Longboat key Education Center. The workshop will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. The cost to enroll is $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Goldman is licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard and operates Bag ’em Fishing Charters. He’s a Florida native who has been fishing in Central Florida for more than 25 years, according to a news release. He will teach students about how to catch snook, trout, redfish, tarpon and more, providing instruction in tying knots, baiting lines, judging tides and locating fish. The center is at 5360 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. For more information, call the center at 941-3838811.

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The Islander Calendar ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ONGOING ON AMI

Throughout November, “Historic Anna Maria” display, Artists’ Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941778-6694. Throughout November, “What’s Cookin’” exhibit, Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-7786648. Second Fridays, downtown Holmes Beach art walk, various venues. Information: 941-778-6694, 941-778-6648.

Compiled by Lisa Neff, calendar@islander.org metto. Feb. 15-16, Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival, Cortez. March 7, ArtSlam, Bradenton. April 3-5, Sarasota Film Festival, Sarasota.

KIDS & FAMILY ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Friday, Nov. 22 10 a.m. — Forty Carrots parenting, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. Tuesday, Nov. 26 10 a.m. — Preschool storytime, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

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Dec. 8, Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra’s holiday concert, Holmes Beach. Dec. 13-15, Coquina Beach Seafood and Music Festival, Bradenton Beach. Dec. 14, Center of Anna Maria Island’s Sha Na Na concert, Anna Maria. March 21, 2020, Anna Maria Island Privateers’ “One Night in Tortuga” pirate gathering, Cortez. May 2, 2020, Bourbon, Beats and Eats, Holmes Beach. OFF AMI Saturday, Nov. 23 1-4 p.m. — Round Robin Jam, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 Celebrating Thanksgiving at Roser 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120. Bob and Pam Ladd help prepare the meal for the 2018 “genuine Community thanksgiving” at Roser ONGOING OFF ANNA MARIA ISLAND Memorial Community Church in Anna Maria. Roser Through Dec. 1, “The Orchid Show: Blossoms of Asia” exhibit volunteers again will serve roasted turkey with all and special programming, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 811 S. the trimmings at 1 p.m. thursday, Nov. 28, in the Palm Ave., Sarasota. Information: 941-366-5731. church fellowship hall, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Through Dec. 6, “Jack Davis: Drawing American Pop Culture,” Islander Courtesy Photo Ringling College of Art and Design, 2363 Old Bradenton Road, Sarasota. Information: 941-359-7563. Thursdays, 5-8 p.m., Art After 5, John and Mable Ringling Through Dec. 13, “Giving Thanks: Open Juried Show,” Art Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. Fee applies. Center Manatee, 209 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941- Information: 941-359-5700. 746-2862. First Fridays, 6-9 p.m., ArtWalk in the village of the Arts, around Through Dec. 31, “Always Ready” U.S. Coast Guard exhibit, 12th Street West and 12th Avenue West, Bradenton. Also, Saturdays Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: after the first Fridays. Information: villageofthearts@gmail.com. 941-708-6120. Second and fourth Saturdays, 1-4 p.m., Music on the Porch, Through Jan. 5, “Giants, Dragons & Unicorns: The World of Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: Mythic Creatures,” the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 941-708-6120. 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131. LOOKING AHEAD OFF AMI Through Jan. 13, “Tour du Monde,” John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. Fee applies. InforDec. 5, Holiday Splendor at the Ringling, Sarasota. mation: 941-359-5700. Dec. 6-8, Bradenton Blues Fest, Bradenton. Through Aug. 1, 2020, Remaking the World: Abstraction from Dec. 12-22, Powel Crosley Estate’s “A Classic Crosley Christthe Permanent Collection,” John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, mas,” Bradenton. 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: 941-359Dec. 14-Jan. 4, Selby Gardens’ Lights in Bloom, Sarasota. 5700. Jan. 16-26, Manatee County Fair, Palmetto. Second Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m., Lunch and Learn program, Jan. 20, Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island 11th annual Fine the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., Bra- Art Exhibition, Bradenton. denton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131. Feb. 8, Bradenton Area River Regatta, Bradenton and Pal-

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Nov. 30, Bridge Street tree lighting, Bradenton Beach. Dec. 6, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce tree lighting, Holmes Beach. Dec. 6, Holmes Beach holiday celebration and art walk, Holmes Beach. Dec. 7, Center of Anna Maria Island Lester Family Fun Day, Anna Maria. Dec. 13, Anna Maria Island Centre shopping plaza holiday walkabout, Holmes Beach. Dec. 13, Anna Maria Holiday of Treasures, Anna Maria. Dec. 14, Anna Maria Island Privateers Christmas Parade, islandwide. Dec. 14, Christmas on Bridge Street celebration and boat parade, Bradenton Beach. ONGOING OFF AMI Fourth Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Stelliferous Star Talk, the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131. Second Saturdays, 4 p.m., IQuest for middle schoolers, the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131. Second and fourth Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. KidSpace, the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131. LOOKING AHEAD OFF AMI Dec. 7, Florida Maritime Museum Maritime by Candlelight, Cortez. Dec. 14, Manatee River Holiday Boat Parade, Bradenton. April 25, DeSoto Grand Parade, Bradenton.

CLUBS & COMMUNITY ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Wednesday, Nov. 20 1 p.m. — Healthy Living for the Brain and Body, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. 3 p.m. — Ukulele class, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. Thursday, Nov. 21 10:15 a.m. — Friends of the Island Library book club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-7786341. Friday, Nov. 22 9 a.m. — Senior Adventures monthly book sale, potluck lunch with turkey and gravy and travel lecture, Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-5380945. 2 p.m. — Knit and crochet Sunshine Stitchers, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. Saturday, Nov. 23 8:30 a.m. — Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island breakfast and meeting, Cafe on the Beach, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1383. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Garden Club annual plant sale, Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-6758. Wednesday, Nov. 27 5-7 p.m. — Thanks-Living celebration, City Pier Park, Pine Avenue and North Bay Boulevard, Anna Maria. Information: 941374-0109. ONGOING ON AMI

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The Islander Calendar Janet Reuwer knits part of a sock during a gathering of the Sunshine Stitchers at the Island Library in Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: Sarah Brice

laboration with the Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Service, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. Thursdays, 9-11 a.m., veterans services assistance, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-7786341. Third Thursdays, 11:45 a.m., Successful Women Aligning Together meets, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Fee applies. Information: 941-345-5135. Second Fridays, 6 p.m., AMI Resident Community Connections, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908. Tuesdays through May 12, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Anna Maria Farmers’ Market, City Pier Park, Pine Avenue and North Bay Boulevard, Anna Maria. Information: 941-708-6130. Tuesdays, noon, Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941718-0291. Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m., Tech Help, Island Library, 5701 Marina

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LOOKING AHEAD ON AMI Dec. 7, Episcopal Church of Annunciation Hollyberry Bazaar and Food Market, Holmes Beach. Dec. 21, Anna Maria Island Privateers’ Drift In Christmas Party, Bradenton Beach. Jan. 9, 2020, Friends of the Island Library lecture and travel series begins, Holmes Beach. Jan. 11, Anna Maria Island Privateers’ Thieves Market, Bradenton Beach. Jan. 29, Anna Maria Island Garden Club fashion show, Anna Maria. March 7, Anna Maria Island Historical Society Heritage Days, Anna Maria. March 18, Anna Maria Island Garden Club flower show and bake sale, Anna Maria. LOOKING AHEAD OFF AMI Nov. 30, Orban’s Nursery Poinsettia Display, Bradenton.

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Get listed in The Islander calendar. Email calendar@islander.org. tion: 941-778-6341. Saturdays, 7:30 a.m., Still I Run running club, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: mcfacheris@ gmail.com. Mondays, noon, AMI Bridge, Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414. Mondays, AMI Dragon Boat Fun and Fitness Club, time depends on tides, 417 63rd St., Holmes Beach. Information: 941462-2626. Mondays-Saturdays, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Round Robin Tennis, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-1908. Most Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m., mahjong games and instruction for beginners, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. Tuesdays, 12:15 p.m., duplicate bridge, Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941779-0881. LOOKING AHEAD OFF AMI Dec. 1, Longboat Key Triathlon, Longboat Key. Feb. 22, 2020, first Pirates spring training game, Bradenton.

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Save the dates Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m., horseshoes pitched, Anna Nov. 28, Thanksgiving. Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-708Dec. 22-30, Hanukkah begins. 6130. Dec. 24, Christmas Eve. Wednesday and Monday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., pickleball, Dec. 25, Christmas. Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee Dec. 26, Kwanzaa. applies. Information: 941-778-1908. Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve. Thursdays, Saturdays and Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Legends Tennis, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., GET LISTED Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-1908. Send announcements for The Islander calendar to calendar@ Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., islander.org. The deadline for listings is the Wednesday before the pickleball, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna publication date. Please include the date, time, location and descripMaria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-1908. tion of the event, as well as a phone number for publication. Most Fridays, 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. (call for times) mahjong games, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Informa-

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Honoring their service, sacrifice

AMI observes Veterans Day with parade, ceremony

The Manatee High School band marches in the annual “Old Soldiers and Sailors” Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11 in Anna Maria. Islander Photo: Sarah Brice Children from the Veterans Day camp at the Center of Anna Maria Island don patriotic attire for their march in the annual parade. The center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, offered a full day of camp on the holiday. Photo: Sarah Brice

Nolettes from Southeast High School perform during Anna Maria’s “Old Soldiers and Sailors” Veterans Day Parade, held Nov. 11 on Pine Avenue. Islander Photo: Sarah Brice

Vince Mercadante, 88, and Bob Vanorsdel, 75, take their place in the staging area just before the start of the “Old Soldiers and Sailors” Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11. Mercadante served in the Army Medical Corps 1952-54. Vanorsdel was in the Navy 1968-69, serving in the Vietnam War. Islander Photo: Sarah Brice

Retired doctor and Navy Capt. Carl Voyles, 97, salutes with his wife, Joan, during a ceremony honoring veterans at City Pier Park just after Anna Maria’s “Old Soldiers and Sailors” Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11. Voyles enlisted in 1941. He served during World War II and the Vietnam War. The parade started on Gulf Drive and turned onto Pine Avenue before ending at City Pier Park. Floats, cars, motorcycles, city vehicles, a mounted patrol and three high school marching bands stepped off in the annual event honoring veterans. Islander Photo: Arthur Brice

Color guard members present the American flag at a ceremony after the “Old Soldiers and Sailors” Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11 at City Pier Park in Anna Maria. Islander Photo: Sarah Brice

Army veteran and Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer waves to the crowds from his ATV. Islander Photo: Sarah Brice

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Cafe, cops treat community to coffee, conversation

Neighbors and Holmes Beach law enforcement gather Nov. 16 during “Coffee with a Cop,” at Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe. The morning gatherings are hosted by the HBPD to give residents the opportunity to get to know the officers who protect the community. Islander Photos: Courtesy Alana Fleischer

Holmes Beach Police Officer Josh Fleischer talks Nov. 16 to new Holmes Beach resident Jill McKinney during “Coffee with a Cop.”

Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer answers questions from local residents Nov. 16 during “Coffee with a Cop” at the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe. “It was another successful community outreach,” Tokajer said. Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer chats with John and Julie Bubar of Rockport, Massachusetts, Nov. 16 at the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe at the Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. The Bubars attend “Coffee with a Cop” every year, they said.

Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy attends the city’s Veterans Day parade Nov. 11. Murphy, a military veteran, established the parade on Gulf Drive and Pine Avenue, as well as the ceremony that follows in City Pier Park. Islander Photo: Sarah Brice

Good deeds

Volunteer opportunities

Looking for volunteer opportunities on and off Anna Maria Island? These are ways to help: • The Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, seeks volunteers to expand its educational programming and community outreach. Information: 941-708-6120. • The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce seeks volunteers to assist at the office and visitor information center. Information: 941-7781541. • The Roser Food Bank needs cash and nonperishable food donations. Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, administers the pantry, supported by All Island Denominations. Information: 941-778-0414. • The Anna Maria Island Historical Society seeks museum docents, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0492. • Moonracer No-Kill Animal Rescue seeks volunteers to offer foster and forever homes for Facebook.com/ rescued animals. Information: 941-345-2441. Islandernewspaper Send listings to calendar@islander.org.

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People mingle in the Center of Anna Maria Island’s gymnasium Nov. 16 and find their seats the presentation of “Oceans of Hope.” Volunteers, right, sold “Go Green” T-shirts and water bottles to benefit the center.

Philippe Cousteau Jr., left, meets audience members Nov. 16, after his speech at “Oceans of Hope” at the Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave. Islander Photos: Ryan Paice

Philippe Cousteau Jr. leans on the stand Nov. 16 as he answers questions following his presentation, “Oceans of Hope.”

People flood center gym for ‘Oceans of Hope’ lecture, fundraiser By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

“Oceans of Hope” brought environmental conservation into the spotlight at the Center of Anna Maria Island. Hundreds of people packed seats in the center’s gymnasium Nov. 16 to support the nonprofit and hear from keynote speaker Philippe Cousteau Jr., grandson of explorer Jacques Cousteau. He’s also host and producer of television nature documentaries, including “Xploration Awesome Planet” on FOX, which was nominated for Emmy awards. Volunteers sold “Go Green” T-shirts and water bottles to benefit the center and promote its green initiatives, a series of projects designed to make the center and the community more environmentally friendly. Jim McDaniel, development director, opened the event by introducing to the public a new program: the resale of mini-reefs, small structures placed underwater to cultivate sea life and promote clean water. The hope, for the center team, is the proceeds will benefit the center’s annual fund to maintain community wellness programs and carry out its green initiatives.

Suzi Fox, executive director of Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring, spoke next. She told the audience about the history and purpose of AMITW, driven by a team hoping to see loggerheads, the most common sea turtle species nesting on Anna Maria Island, thrive. Fox also spoke about how the work helped her get through the loss of her mother. After Fox’s speech, Kasey Opalewski, programs manager for EarthEcho International, a nonprofit Cousteau and his sister created in honor of their father’s mission for environmental conservation, introduced Cousteau to the stage. Cousteau opened his speech with an introduction to one of his grandfather’s explorative documentaries, and told the audience a little about his family. He said the work of his grandfather, Jacques, was important, including his deep-sea explorations and the co-invention of Aqua-Lung scuba device. Cousteau said he has long worked to complete his father’s mission to protect the environment. During the hour-long talk, Cousteau discussed the state of melting ice in the Arctic Sea, the dying coral

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reefs in the Florida Keys and shared the stories of three young people he knows, who, with hope and energy, made a positive impact on their communities and the environment. Cousteau said much more work must be done to repair the damage people have done to the planet, and he referred to his show, “Nuclear Sharks,” when he spoke about his hope. The show explores how and why reef sharks returned to the shores of Bikini Atoll, islands in the Pacific Ocean that the United States used to test the detonation of nuclear bombs. “You can think about how humanity threw all of the hellfire and brimstone it could cook up at the island, and the life came back,” Cousteau said. After concluding his speech, Cousteau answered questions from the stage, and then stayed after the program to meet audience members. Anna Maria Commissioner Carol Carter, who attended “Oceans of Hope,” praised the event. “I think most of the residents are quite aware of protecting our environment, and really recreating some of it in many cases,” Carter told The Islander. “I think information and education is wonderful and this whole thing — what we all can do and how we can make our lives a little greener — is very important.” Cousteau told The Islander in a Nov. 16 interview, “I think it’s easy to forget just how fortunate people who live here can be. I hope these kinds of events can be a rallying cry and reminder of just how precious this place is and how important it is to fight for it.” “These are the kinds of communities, particularly in a place like Florida, where it’s really important to continue to encourage to take these issues seriously,” he added. “Learning about what the community center’s been up to and their focus going forward on environmental education is really exciting for me because it’s what I’ve dedicated 15 years of my life to.” “Anna Maria Island,” a pictorial history book of the island by Bonner Joy, is available for $20 at The Islander office, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. Joy is publisher of The Islander newspaper. She came to AMI in 1975 and launched the newspaper in 1992.

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diane Phinney, left, and daniel Coppinger, at the podium, accept the win for nonprofit of the year Nov. 15 from the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce. they represented the Island Players, which stages productions at the community theater at 10009 gulf drive, Anna Maria. Looking on are members of the chamber board of directors, who judged the winners. Islander Photos: Courtesy dara Caudill

Mark and Susan Clark, owners of flowers by edie in Bradenton, show off their award for the top small business Nov. 15.

Island chamber bestows awards, celebrates 70 years By Sandy Ambrogi Islander Reporter

Area business movers and shakers gathered Nov. 15 at the Center of Anna Maria Island in Anna Maria to celebrate the winners of this year’s Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards. They also applauded the chamber’s 70th anniversary. More than 130 guests gathered in the center gym, transformed into a sparkling dining room with pastel and bronze balloons, flowered centerpieces, crisp linens and a bottle of bubbly at each table. Guests were served a full meal that featured baked chicken topped with grilled Gulf shrimp. Island musician Trevor Bystrom entertained. And award winners were named, having been chosen in advance by a committee from the chamber board. The award winners are: • Small business with one-four employees: Flowers by Edie, 4607 Cortez Road W., Bradenton, Mark and Susan Clark, owners. • Medium business with five-14 employees: Cedar Cove Resort, 2710 Gulf Drive N., Holmes Beach, Adrienne and Eric Cairns, owners. • Large business with 15 or more employees: Swordfish Grill and Tiki Bar, 4628 119th St. W., Cortez, John Banyas, owner. • Nonprofit of the year: Island Players, 10009 Gulf Drive., Anna Maria. The Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island announced its business person of the year at the chamber event. Club president Laurie Beppler named Chris Culhane, executive director of the Center of Anna Maria Island. Also, during the event, the new chamber board was sworn into office.

Anna Maria Island chamber adds to member roster

The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce added nine new members to the roster in October: • Advance Solar and Energy, Ken Moore, Lakewood Ranch. • Airport Shuttles/LewUber, Lew Henderson, Bradenton. • Anna Maria Wedding Association, Susanne Arbanas, Bradenton. • Captain Morgan Charters, Mike Morgan, Cortez. • Cornerstone and Co. Banquet Hall, Sarasota. • Décor de France and Décor de France Bebe, Jeannie Carraway, Anna Maria. • JanusHR, Lisa Brakefield, Anna Maria. • Save Our Seabirds Inc., David Pilston, Sarasota. • Suncoast Credit Union, Katie Landi, Bradenton. For more information, contact the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, 5313 Gulf Drive N., Holmes Beach, call 941-778-1541 or visit the website at amichamber.org.

ABoVe: dean taylor, left, Lily Banyas, owner John Banyas, Bob Slicker, Katrina Cox and Adam Sears of the Swordfish grill and tiki Bar of Cortez claim the top spot for large business Nov. 15 at the Annual Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Business Awards at the Center of Anna Maria Island.

ABoVe: Adrienne and eric Cairns, co-owners of Cedar Cove Resort, Holmes Beach, are all smiles Nov. 15 on receiving the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce mediumsized business of the year award.

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Paddlers from Paradise compete, plan island dragon boat fest

The AMI Paddlers from Paradise, the dragon boat team based on Anna Maria Island, competed Nov. 9 at the Lake Hernando Dragon Boat Festival in Hernando. The festival is the largest dragon boat race in the Southeastern United States. The island group’s senior women’s team finished second and won a silver medal. The island group’s senior mixed team made the final bracket and finished fifth overall. The AMI Paddlers for Paradise includes Evelyn Silverthorn, Denise Gardner, Mileah Hudgins, Judy Gidus, Brenda Rose, Bonnie Jo Hakala, Sandy Bouwer, Gail Trombley, Lori Stuckey, Diane Goolsby, Gail McCall, Andre Essington, John Stuckey, Marty Hurbi,

Tom Cornell, Marion May, Stacey Hiles-Janik and Jill St. John. Melinda Bradway is the head coach and Rick Granite is their steerperson. AMI Paddlers from Paradise will be hosting a competition next spring, as the Anna Maria Island Dragon Boat Festival takes place March 7, 2020. The festival will benefit the Food Bank of Manatee by having participants bring two nonperishable items or money to donate at the festival. Organizers also want to stage a zero-net plastic event, where paddlers bring reusable containers and no disposable plastic bottles or containers. Community groups or businesses interested in sponsorships can contact Melinda Bradway at 941462-2626.

AMI Paddlers from Paradise gather Nov. 9 after competing in the Lake Hernando Dragon Boat Festival in Hernando.

AMI Paddlers from Paradise practice Nov. 12 in Bimini Bay on approach to the Key Royale Bridge in Holmes Beach. Islander Courtesy Photos

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sq ft lot was sold 10/30/19, Mischke to Wilcox for $708,000; list $749,000. 7214 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, a 1,978 sfla / 3,880 sfur 2bed/2bath attached townhome built in 1988 on a 4,879 sq ft lot was sold 10/31/19, Heazlit to Tricas for $577,500; list $595,000. 101 Gulf Drive S., Unit 6, Sunset Villas, Bradenton Beach, a 896 sfla / 1,008 sfur 2bed/2bath condo built in 1982 was sold 10/28/19, Daddona to Vigar for $360,000. 6500 Flotilla Drive, Unit 171, Westbay Point & Moorings, Holmes Beach, a 1,622 sfla / 1,793 sfur 3bed/2bath condo with shared pool built in 1978 was sold 10/30/19, Bayles to Hallett for $325,000; list $360,000. 1801 Gulf Drive N., Unit 279, Runaway Bay, Bradenton Beach, a 691 sfla / 771 sfur 1bed/1bath condo with shared pool built in 1978 was sold 11/01/19, Mella to Maloney for $240,000. Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at Keller Williams on the Water, can be reached at 941-713-4755.

Bradenton Marauders fans can book early for the 2020 season. Season tickets are on sale now for the Florida State League affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The minor league team will play a 70-game home schedule at LECOM Park, 1611 Ninth St. W. Group tickets also are on sale. Meanwhile, the Pirates began selling season tickets Nov. 11 for the team’s 2020 Grapefruit League games. Season tickets will cost $437-$245 and sixgame weekend packages will sell for $174-$108. Single game tickets will go on sale in January, with early-bird pricing at $34-$23 and game day pricing at $29-$18. The Pirates will play 33 games, including 16 at home at LECOM Park, the homefield for the Pirates at 1611 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Opening day will be Saturday, Feb. 22, when the team will host the Minnesota Twins at LECOM Park. For more information, including Marauders ticket prices, call the box office at 941-7473031.

County seeks to fill island seat on library board Manatee County is accepting applications for three seats on the Manatee County Public Library Board of Trustees. The board creates and recommends policy for the operation of the library system to county commissioners. One opening is for a representative for Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key. Applicants must be residents of Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach or Longboat Key, according to a news release. The island representative is appointed by the county commission based on recommendations from the island municipalities. The county also seeks a representative for Bradenton, who would be appointed by the Bradenton City Council, and a representative for Palmetto, who would be appointed by the Palmetto City Council. Board members serve four-year terms. They meet as an advisory body the third Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd. W., Bradenton. Applications, which can be found on the county website at mymanatee.org, must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6.

For more information, contact Lorrie See, administrative services coordinator, at 941-748-5555, ext. 6303, or lorrie.see@mymanatee.org.

Salvation Army, Kiwanis seek bell ringers for holidays

The Salvation Army soon will begin its annual red kettle campaign to support its food, shelter and homeless prevention programs. Among the groups in Manatee County that join the campaign to ring bells for a morning, afternoon, day, is the Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island. The island Kiwanis has issued a call for volunteers to ring the bell outside Publix Super Market, 3900 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach, six days a week, Nov. 29-Dec, 24, in two-hour shifts: 10 a.m.-noon; noon-2 p.m.; 2-4 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. “That requires over 100 volunteers,” said organizer Robyn Kinkopf in an email to The Islander. She added, “Please, think seriously about giving your time to a great cause during this blessed season of Christmas.” For more information or to volunteer, call Kinkopf at 941-713-3386.

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The plight of Anna Maria Island In her words. A history lesson from former Bradenton Beach Mayor Katie Pierola

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uring the 1980s, hotel and motel owners on Anna Maria Island started meeting to discuss their problems. They worried that the island’s visitors — mostly from the north — were only coming during the winter months and holidays. They wanted to increase tourism year ’round. Jack Cedar’s idea was to have a chamber of commerce. Mayor Ray Simches of Anna Maria City used to attend the Manatee County Chamber of Commerce meetings and he met with a Manatee chamber director whose opinion was we couldn’t have a chamber. But the owners found out through the Washington, D.C., chamber we could. The distance between AMI and the Manatee Chamber and Longboat Key clearly proved to be the issue. Washington sent us the criteria and the island chamber was organized. The three chambers Manatee, Anna Maria and Longboat are getting along very well today. Amen! The same thing happened with the metropolitan planning organization. It was Ray Simches who wanted representation for the three island cities on the MPO. We went to MPO meetings to complain, and it was a long and hard procedure. MPO board members are Bradenton, Palmetto, Longboat Key, Venice, North Port, Sarasota, Manatee County, Sarasota County and the airport authority. Finally the DOT secretary agreed to add one seat for Anna maria Island — and the three incorporated cities formed the Island Transportation Planning Organization. Anna Maria City, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach mayors would be members and rotate every two years on the MPO. In 1985, Hurricane Elena pounded the Gulf of Mexico and Cedar Key to the north. The storm devastated Anna Maria Island. Ten million were in danger. There was a June 1 evacuation. The storm cracked Gulf Drive/State Road 789 in half. The erosion on the shores of the island was deemed worst in Florida. Finally the DOT repaired our main road. It was seven years before Great Lakes Dredging Co. arrived on the island shore and added thousands of cubic yards of sand to widen our beachfront and protect our properties. Thanks goes to the late Anthony Rossi, founder of Tropicana, the late Ernie Cagnina, mayor of Anna Maria City, Huge Holmes Sr., of Holmes Beach who found it hard to get any attention. However, they achieved federal authority for the beach renourishment. The late years of 1980, the Bradenton mayor and commission found out the DOT wanted to build four-lane bridges to the island. All hell broke loose and the bridge fight began. The DOT cut down to two two-lane spans, but wanted to build megabridges. People in the Cortez fishing village did their homework to prove the 65-foot clearance bridge would destroy the historic fishermen’s way of life and the historic homes in the vil-

lage. Bradenton Beach joined in. The residents of Anna Maria and Holmes Beach realized the controversy. It was then that Save Anna Maria was organized. At that time, there were more than 100 members islandwide in the fight against the megabridges. The DOT has wasted millions of funds and hundreds of meetings. The late Bradenton Beach Commissioner Jim Kissick had the best plan of all. It was a compromise! The only mayor at that time to agreed was from Longboat Key. The plan was called the 53rd extension. Westbound drivers could use 53rd Avenue, where an extension to the west, to the bay, would connect with a short causeway to a new 65-foot fixed span with two lanes of westbound traffic, one connecting southbound to the Longboat Pass Bridge and a second lane to Coquina Beach. After all, we landed on the Moon and achieved other incredible construction in our country and the world. Another idea was to do the 53rd extension that would end in a roundabout at Coquina Beach. The DOT finally agreed to study the idea — but the study was only 31 pages and no meetings. The argument against it at the time was the environment — building a new bridge over the bay would harm the environment, they said. But Kissick flew his plane over the bay countless times and disproved this theory and Longboat Key commissioners wanted no part of it. Tidy Island residents didn’t either. Then Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash disagreed with Kissick. However, he has since changed his mind and now is challenging the DOT plans for a megabridge to link Cortez and Bradenton Beach. The small town of Bradenton Beach had seen many accidents at the intersection of Gulf Drive and Bridge Street and finally DOT and Bradenton Beach decided on a roundabout. It solved some serious traffic issues. However, Longboat Key kept calling on the mayor of Bradenton Beach to take it out, saying it interfered with the traffic flow from Longboat Key. Longboat Key never wanted to compromise. However, as recently reported in this publication, a Longboat Key official in a meeting with the Bradenton Beach mayor said he now wants a roundabout on Longboat Key. So the plan is for Bradenton Beach to get another roundabout and the 65-foot Cortez Bridge because of Longboat Key’s stature? It’s been said Bradenton Beach is a thoroughfare to Longboat Key. Another idea would put a bridge to the airport area on U.S. 41 across the bay, linking directly to Longboat Key. But Longboat Key would never allow it! I’ve written these words to show the unfairness dealt the island and yet it is the moneymaker of Manatee County. There is a 5% resort tax collected in Manatee County with 1% to beach renourishment (our island deserves 2%), 1% to LECOM Park and 2% to marketing to promote tourism and entice visitors. There have been so many other issues in the Advertising paid for by Katie Pierola

years past, but here we are, so think about it. This is what the DOT proposes: 1. A 65-foot, fixed bridge starts at 123rd or 119th Street West in Cortez, crosses or curves around on Cortez Road to land on the small island’s two-lane Gulf Drive. I understand the DOT plans to take property by eminent domain to undertake this plan. Picture the day of the implosion of the old Cortez Bridge. 2. A roundabout at Gulf Drive and Cortez Road. Not even 500 feet of extra beach will accommodate this and there is the erosion control line to consider. This entire project is insane! Anna Maria Island, Bradenton Beach and Cortez village are the last of “old Florida.” Consolidation of the three cities and police departments cannot be done. Do your homework. There are many other bascules in our world — namely London Bridge Tower and London Bridge crossing the Thames River, 200 years old. The Venetian Causeway crosses Biscayne Bay between Miami and Miami Beach, including a 2.5 mile long historic bascule bridge built in 1913. The new part of the structure includes a second bascule bridge, wide sidewalks and a $3 toll. The bridge was included on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. The DOT continues to install, repair, restore and remodel bascule bridges in other areas — in Venice and Bel Air — but not here. I’m also very disappointed in state Sen. Bill Galvano’s opinion about a new bridge — that we must enter the 21st century. If that’s true, then one of the area’s infamous developers should build the high-rise bridge they’ve always wanted! I also strongly believe Manatee County needs its own charter, written by the people for the people! I also recall a time when Longboat Key wanted half of our 1% beach renourishment funding for its beaches. During the seven-year effort to restore our beaches in the 1980s-90s, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach agreed. Anna Maria City opted out of the renourishment. In getting the fed, state, county funds — $13 million at the time — there were many obstacles. The one advantage we have is the “erosion control lane” prohibits new construction on the Gulffront! It took years, but finally Anna Maria City wanted the sand. So another blueprint, more funds, time, etc. and they got it — so much so now they want sand on the bayfront. Also, I’ll never forget the day the town of Longboat Key presented the DOT a $1 million check to pave State Road 789, Gulf of Mexico Drive, on the key. Politics. Politics. Tsk. Tsk. The last five years have been hard on me, with my husband’s illness and eventually his death. Many of the island leaders who served alongside me have passed as well. I only wish I could do more, but I’m left to hope that knowing some of the history of our trials and tribulations and the wars we fought will help others. — Katie Pierola

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Bradenton Beach considers sewer lineswimming pool settlement, new franchise By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter

No backup here. A new franchise agreement for underground utilities is now tied to the proposed settlement of a lawsuit between Manatee County, the city of Bradenton Beach and three Bradenton Beach residential property owners. City attorney Ricinda Perry presented the proposal Nov. 13 to Mayor John Chappie and Commissioners Ralph Cole, Marilyn Maro and Jake Spooner. Commissioner Randy White was absent. Jan Vosburgh, commissioner-elect, attended the meeting in city hall. The settlement would require the city to pay the county a $50,000 annual fee and sign a new franchise agreement for 17 years of potable water and wastewater service. After reviewing the proposal, the commissioners directed Perry to continue negotiating with the county to achieve greater protection for the city. The commissioners did not oppose the agreement, but expressed disfavor toward terms that would take $50,000 from the city’s annual budget. Bradenton Beach’s 2019-20 budget is $5 million, including appropriations, according to Chappie. The settlement stems from a 2017 suit filed by the county against the city, developer/owner Shawn Kaleta, BB Bayfront and 114 11th St. LLC. With the litigation, the county is seeking a 20-foot easement around a sewer line at 112-116 11th St., where property owners were requesting pool permits. The pool applications were held up by the city after the county filed suit, fearing environmental liability from construction mishaps. The suit also alleges the properties remain subject to county purview because a 2001 city resolution failed to properly vacate 35 bayfront lots adjacent to Sarasota Bay between Fifth and 11th streets south. But under the draft agreement, Kaleta and the two other property owners would be allowed to build the proposed pools. Kaleta’s attorney, Louis Najmy, said in a Nov. 15 text that he had no comment on the latest version of Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie and Commissioners Ralph Cole and Jake Spooner chat in advance of a Nov. 13 settlement meeting in the Katie Pierola Commission Chambers at city hall. Islander Photos: Kathy Prucnell

Streetlife

By Kathy Prucnell

Island police blotter

Anna Maria Nov. 1, 100 block of Hammock Road, suspicious incident. Manatee County sheriff’s deputies responded to a report about damage to a gate surrounding a house and pool, where the gate latch was bent, a trench was dug and a bolt was dragged through the soil. Nov. 9, Bayfront Park, 316 N. Bay Blvd., vehicle burglary. A woman reported a purse missing from an unlocked vehicle. Anna Maria is policed by MCSO. Bradenton Beach Nov. 8, Coquina Park, 2650 Gulf Drive S., warrant. A Bradenton Beach officer observed a man sleeping in a hammock hanging between two trees. The officer approached and the man woke up, but fled after the officer determined he was wanted on a Kentucky warrant. While searching for the man who fled, the officer found another man in a bathroom who was determined to be wanted on a Pinellas County warrant. The man wanted in Pinellas County was transported to the Manatee County jail.

the proposed settlement, having just received it. The proposed franchise agreement would be the fourth extension of a 1966 agreement, with renewals in 1971, 2002 and 2011. The proposed agreement would end in 2037, when Bradenton Beach would be required to take over the maintenance of the city wastewater and potable water systems or sign another franchise renewal. Perry said she “brought the county to the table” and rewrote the proposal to give the county a license to operate on the city rights of way, rather than assign an easement. The county has “zero intention” to foist infrastructure repairs on the city in 2037, she added, but if the city took over the systems, the county utility taxes would come with a takeover. The county would continue to provide the water regardless of whether the city or county makes the repairs. Maro asked whether the city had staff and equipment to repair water and sewer lines. Perry said no. Perry, Chappie and the commissioners acknowledged the county wants the city to pay for repairs as the infrastructure ages and costs rise. Cole said he “liked the way the system’s been working,” with the county supplying the service, as well as maintaining and repairing the lines, noting when “old pipes crack, sewage leaches out onto the ground.” The “biggest” negatives in the proposal, Perry said, include the liability placed on the city for utility issues due to road widening or reconstruction. Whether a project is city sponsored or the responsibility of the Florida Department of Transportation could be specified, she added. The enormity of the proposal under negotiation doesn’t stop in Bradenton Beach. The city of Holmes Beach and Anna Maria, in addition to Bradenton Beach, had to sign off before the county utility system was extended to Anna Maria Island in the 1960s, and franchise agreement renewals islandwide are “coming up,” Chappie said. “We’re setting the table for everybody else,” he added.

Cops & Court

By Kathy Prucnell

DUI reduced to reckless driving in HBPD case

A man arrested in Holmes Beach for driving impaired took the DETER deal. Kenneth Belote of Michigan pleaded no contest to a reduced reckless driving charge Nov. 5 and signed onto a Driver Enhanced Treatment Education Rehabilitation program. Twelfth Circuit Judge Renee Inman withheld adjudication and ordered Belote to 12 months of probation, including his DETER contract and allowing for a probation reports by mail. State Attorney Ed Brodsky rolled out the DETER program in June, partnering with Mothers Against Drunk Driving, with the goal of reducing recidivism. The state is offering first time DUI offenders in cases without aggravating factors, such as high-blood alcohol levels or crashes, the lesser charge of reckless driving in exchange for participating in the DETER program, which involves the use of interlock devices, education and treatment. Offenders who sign the contract must waive their right to a speedy trial. “It’s been very well received,” Darlene Ragoonanan, 12th Circuit State Attorney misdemeanor chief, said Nov. 14, adding that 175 DETER contracts were prepared by her division. HBPD police arrested Belote in May in the 800 block of Manatee Avenue West. He told police he was on his way to Perico Island after drinking at a Bradenton Beach bar. Inman also assessed Belote $1,656 in court costs and fines.

HBPD arrests woman for DUI

A woman driving around a friend was arrested Nov. 2 for driving under the influence in Holmes Beach. Kaylyn Peacher, 23, of Bradenton, was driving a Chevy Cruze on Manatee Avenue West when Holmes Beach police stopped her in the 700 block at 1:56 a.m. for failing to move over for an emergency vehicle. Florida’s move-over law requires drivers to move over a lane or, if on a two-lane highway, to slow to a speed Peacher of 20 mph less than the posted speed limit before passing emergency vehicles stopped on the roadside. After the traffic stop, HBPD Sgt. Tom Fraser noted Peacher might be impaired and called Officer Alexander Hurt for a DUI investigation. An HBPD report states Peacher told Hurt she was driving her friend around the area and had stopped in Sarasota for “a couple of drinks.” Peacher performed road sobriety tests and submitted to breath tests conducted by HBPD. The police report states her breath samples showed 0.194, 0.155 and 0.178 blood alcohol concentrations, according to the report. The legal BAC limit is less than 0.08. The 12th Circuit State Attorney Nov. 11 filed a formal DUI charge of 0.15 or higher. Peacher pleaded Bradenton Beach is policed by the Bradenton not guilty through her attorney. Beach Police Department. Peacher’s arraignment is set for 8:25 a.m. ThursCortez day, Dec. 5, in the Manatee County Judicial Center, No reports. 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Cortez is policed by MCSO. Holmes Beach Nov. 9, 100 block of 50th Street, alcohol. A Holmes Beach police officer observed a man and woman engaging in sex on the beach next to two open containers of Michelob Ultra. The officer issued two citations for violating the city ordinance against possessing alcohol on the beach. Nov. 10, 200 block of 71st Street, noise. Dispatched to a noise complaint, a police officer heard laughing and talking at 11:26 p.m. in a backyard and measured the noise at 53 decibels, louder than the cityimposed 50-decibel limit. The officer issued a citation for the noise violation to a Wisconsin woman in the backyard. Holmes Beach is policed by the HBPD. Streetlife is based on incident reports and narra- Emergency: 911, HBPD 941-778-COPS (2677) tives from the Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach HBPD dispatch: 941-708-5807. police departments and the MCSO.

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diners gather to celebrate thanksgiving in November 2018 at Roser Memorial Community Church in Anna Maria. Islander Courtesy Photo

Gloria Dei to host AID’s Thanksgiving service

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church will host the All Island Denominations’ Thanksgiving ecumenical service Nov. 24. AID is an organization of the island churches that hosts ecumenical services and other programs, as well as collects for and distributes aid to islanders in need. The program will begin at 4 p.m. at the church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Those who attend “A Service of Thanksgiving and Prayer” are encouraged to bring donations for the food pantry at Roser Memorial Community Church. Refreshments will be served after the program. More information about AID is available at the churches or through the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce. For more information about the service, call the church at 941-778-1813.

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roser Church to serve community Thanksgiving dinner There will be roasted turkey with all the trimmings and traditional desserts served at Roser Memorial Community Church’s “Genuine Community Thanksgiving.” The public is invited to the meal, which will be served beginning at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, in the church fellowship hall, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. The event is for anyone who seeks a place to share a meal in the presence of family and friends, states a news release from Roser. There is no charge for the meal served to diners seated at tables decorated with floral arrangements, linen tablecloths and tableware. Reservations were requested by Nov. 18, due to

limited seating. The church asked that those who made reservations but then find they have other plans, cancel so others can attend. In years past, volunteers roasted 13 turkeys and baked 10 apple, 10 pumpkin and 10 pecan pies for the dinner. Volunteers also prepare the food and set up on Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Earlier on Thanksgiving Day, at 11 a.m., Roser will hold a service in the chapel, where island pioneers gave thanks more than 100 years ago on the holiday. For more information, go to www.roserchurch. com, call 941-778-0414.

9 a.m. — CrossPointe Fellowship, 8665 Gulf Drive, Holmes Tuesday Beach. Information: 941-778-0719. 9:30 a.m. — Women’s prayer, CrossPointe. Sunday, Nov. 24 9:30 a.m. — Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Holmes Beach. 9:30 a.m. — Roser-robics, Roser. 4 p.m. — All Island Denominations’ Thanksgiving Ecumenical 10 a.m. — Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, SAvE THE DATES Service, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-6491. Nov. 28, 1 p.m., Thanksgiving Community Dinner, Roser. Beach. Information: 941-778-1813. 11 a.m. — Cortez Church of Christ, 12111 45th Ave. W., Cortez. Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Holly Berry Bazaar, Annunciation. Information: 941-216-6286. WORSHIP Dec. 7, 9:30 a.m., REAL Women Christmas Brunch, Cros5:30 p.m. — SoulJourn casual and music-inspired worship, Monday-Friday sPointe. Roser Church. 8:30 a.m. — St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Dec. 15, 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m., Christmas Cantata, Roser. ONGOING Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-4769. Dec. 15, Christmas concert, Annunciation. Thursday Wednesday Jan. 15, 2020, travel cruise departs, St. Bernard. 9:30 a.m. — Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf 7 a.m. — Men’s Bible study, CrossPointe. Please, send notices — or changes in schedules — to calenDrive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1638. 7:30 a.m., St. Bernard’s Rosary on the Beach, Manatee Public dar@islander.org and news@islander.org. Saturday Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. 4 p.m. — St. Bernard, Holmes Beach. 8 a.m. — Men’s breakfast, Church of the Annunciation. 5 p.m. — Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, 10 a.m. — Women’s Bible study, Christ Church. Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1813. 9 a.m. — Men’s Bible study, Christ Church. Louie Sunday 10 a.m. — Tai chi exercise, Gloria Dei. Strickland, 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. — Christ Church of Longboat Key Pres11 a.m. — JOY, second and fourth Wednesdays, Roser. known by byterian (USA), 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Informa11:30 a.m. — Prayer partners, Gloria Dei. many as tion: 941-383-8833. 1 p.m. — Griefshare group, Roser Church. the friendli8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. — Roser Memorial Community Church, 6:15 p.m. — Wednesday Night Blast, CrossPointe. est staff 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414. 7 p.m. — Bible study, Cortez Church of Christ. member at 9:30 a.m. — Harvey Memorial Community Church, 300 Church Thursday the island Ave., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-1912. 9:30 a.m. — Roser-robics, Roser. Publix and 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. — St. Bernard, Holmes Beach. 10 a.m. — Women’s Bible study, Gloria Dei. a familiar 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. — Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 10 a.m. — Bible study, Harvey Church. face at Holmes Beach. 10:30 a.m. — “Falling Upward” book group, through Nov. 21, city hall Gloria Dei. and island Saturday events, 3 p.m. — Confession, St. Bernard. died Sept. Sunday 15. 8:45 a.m. — Adult Sunday school, Roser. Pastor 9 a.m. — Adult book study, Roser. 10:15 a.m. — Fellowship, Gloria Dei. Stephen King Interment with military honors for Louie Strickland 10 a.m. — Bible study, Cortez Church of Christ. will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at Sarasota National 9:30 Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. — Life group, CrossPointe. Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota. There will be 11:30 a.m. — Covered Dish Fellowship, second Sundays, Cros- a celebration honoring Mr. Strickland’s life at 2:30 p.m. 300 Church Ave. • Bradenton Beach sPointe. PO Box 243, Bradenton Beach 34217 Saturday, Nov. 23, at his home in Holmes Beach. SPECIAL EvENTS

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Pam Hineline of Holmes Beach writes a prayer in the sand on Anna Maria Island. Islander Photo: Michael Dunn

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Messages in the sand

Prayers in the sand. Such a simple concept. Yet, one with deep spiritual resonance for “the prayer lady” — Pam Hineline of Holmes Beach. Hineline rises with the sun each morning and heads to the beach, where she scribbles “sandscripts” of hope and courage on the shoreline. “The beach is my church,” she said earlier this month, digging her toes in the wet sand behind the Sandbar restaurant in Anna Maria. Hineline “I like to go in the morning. It’s quiet. It’s peaceful.” Hineline, 73, and her husband, Jack, moved to Anna Maria Island from Rochester, New York, in 2001, eventually settling in Holmes Beach in 2007. As her mother grew increasingly ill, Hineline found herself strolling the shore more frequently, often collecting sand dollars along the way. One day, she stopped, picked up a shell, and wrote “a prayer of hope for Shirley — my mom.” A sense of serenity lifted her spirits. “The beach has always been a place that grounds

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James R. Sanford

James R. Sanford of Holmes Beach died Nov. 8. He was born Feb. 9, 1951. He became a U.S. citizen in October and was proud of his citizenship. He said he felt like he was finally home and a part of Anna Maria Island. In late May, he was diagnosed with mesothelioma lung cancer and returned to England to be with his Sanford family. He was brave and fought the tough battle. He is remembered for several wonderful qualities. He was well-known for his unsurpassed carpentry skills. His kindness to others was an inspiration to all who knew him. He had a great sense of humor, infectious laugh and beautiful smile. Friends will treasure the many memories given them by their favorite Brit. He is survived by his children, Emma, Hayley and Luke; several grandchildren in Cornwall, England; and his friend Kathy Chapman.

me,” she said. “Whenever I am feeling down, that’s where I go. It gives me a sense of being.” Since that first inscription, Hineline has written hundreds of prayers in sand. She writes at least one a day, and often several. The list of people she prays for has grown to 45. That’s a lot of people to acknowledge. In fact, Hineline said she began to run out of room along the shoreline in Holmes Beach and switched to Anna Maria. She particularly likes Bean Point on the northern end of the island. “It’s a much wider beach,” she said as she walked on the sand. “Everybody is fighting something different in their lives, and there’s not enough beach for me to write everything. Here, there’s more room.” Often she’ll write a prayer, and when she returns she’ll discover that someone has written a reply or added a name. One day, she said, a curious tourist asked what she was doing. She explained she was writing a prayer for a young woman named Kate, who was struggling with breast cancer.

“Two years later, I was on the beach and the same woman came up to me: ‘I found you! The prayer lady! How’s Kate doing?’ “That was pretty special,” she said. Hineline says she doesn’t require fancy implements to write her windswept words. “It has to be something from the beach: a shell, a stick, a sand dollar. Something natural.” Her prayers usually revolve around “hope and courage, the strength to fight, peace and calm,” she said. “It comes from my heart.” Her husband thinks her spiritual hobby is “fabulous.” He sometimes teases her about how long she can keep going. “As long as she can keep bending over,” he quipped. “And stand back up,” she smiled. They both agree, there’s no stopping now. As long as the beach beckons, Pam will return, even as her prayer chain grows and grows. A prayer in the sand. Blowing in the wind. Until the next tide comes along and washes it to the sea.

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AMe teacher competes for district educator of the year By Brook Morrison Islander Reporter

“I’m overjoyed and feel a sense of pride,� secondgrade teacher Sandra Fisher said Nov. 14. She will represent Anna Maria Elementary in the Manatee County School District competition for 2019-20 Educator of the Year. Fisher joined the staff at AME in 2007, leaping into teaching mid-career, after working in finance. She decided to go into teaching when a former colleague suggested she might enjoy the switch due to her love of children. She began as a teacher aid and realized her calling. “I am following my dream and passion for my love of children,� Fisher wrote Nov. 15 in an e-mail to The Islander. She said she appreciates the recognition as AME Educator of the Year. The educators are nominated by staff, parents or students and, if there is more than one nominee, a committee uses a rubric, looking at student learning and success, professionalism, leadership, parent and community partnerships, AME principal Jackie Featherston told The Islander in an e-mail. The school’s educator of the year then must complete a questionnaire and submit a letter of recommendation from their principal, said Featherston. The district educator of the year will be announced in February and go on to compete for the state title. “I’m always telling my kids to jump higher,� Fisher said.

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Parks committee considers Holmes Beach improvements By ChrisAnn Allen Islander Reporter

The Holmes Beach Parks and Beautification Committee is easing into its winter groove. The committee, meeting Nov. 6, unanimously approved a motion to postpone the selection of a chairperson until members Carol Hebden and Dennis Groh are available to meet. In October, the committee returned from a summer hiatus, meeting for the first time since May with three new members — Mary Lange, Carol Hatz and Donna Ryan. The group then discussed beautifying some of the city’s parks. Eran Wasserman, director of development services, attended to update members on several projects. • City field improvements: Gilles asked Wasserman if the city has an overall plan available for the renovations to city field, the outdoor recreational complex adjacent to city hall in the 5800 block of Marina Drive. Wasserman said city engineer Lynn Burnett is finalizing fencing and amenities. Wasserman said the contractor crew working on city field is completing another project in the city and will return to city field to complete drainage and grading. The surface of the new dog park will be sand and turf, with placement to be determined after fencing plans are finalized. “There are a lot of details still in process,â€? said Wasserman, adding the public can provide suggestions before the project is completed. Also, a ribbon-cutting for the new dog and skate

Stormwater infiltration trenches were recently installed along 39th Street in Holmes Beach to prevent flooding. Islander Photos: ChrisAnn Allen

parks at the complex, planned for December, may be postponed to January. • Infiltration: Wasserman showed photos of new infiltration trenches at 38th and 39th streets, where vegetation was removed to allow for installation. The group will provide recommendations for new landscaping. • Canals: Wasserman also said the city is installing a line in a trench along the T-end canals between 72nd and 77th streets to provide water to the docks there.

Farm-City Week proclaimed to promote local seafood Appreciation is running high on Anna Maria Island for Manatee County’s seafood industry. Bradenton Beach city commissioners voted 4-0 Nov. 7 for a proclamation recognizing Nov. 9-21 as Farm-City Week to promote urban support for local seafood producers. Commissioner Randy White was absent with excuse. The following week, Anna Maria city commissioners voted 5-0 to recognize Farm-City Week. Priscilla Trace, a member of the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners, attended Nov. 14 to receive the proclamation. This year’s celebration highlights the seafood industry, which suffered last year due to harmful algal blooms. According to Manatee County Farm Bureau board member Ralph Garrison, seafood is one of the largest industries in the county, with local commercial fishers hauling to market an average of 6 million pounds of seafood every year. Garrison thanked city commissioners for their support, saying the celebration has run for 62 years. The proclamation urges citizens to recognize the economic, social and cultural contributions of local agriculture.

Three fish cleaning stations with faucets and 30 hoses with spigots will be installed. Holmes Beach residency is the only requirement to rent the city-owned docks. • Adopt-a-spot program: Anderson said she spoke with representatives from seven landscapers interested in sponsoring beautification for small parks and medians. She said there are 16 available spots, and the city clerk could provide potential sponsors with the location list and application. Lange, who is vice president of the Anna Maria Island Garden Club, said she would raise the issue at the group’s next meeting. Also during the meeting, Ryan said half the trees in Veterans Park, adjacent to the 63rd Street boat ramp, are dead. Gilles said she would speak with Wasserman, who had left the meeting, about recommending plantings, as she also wants to address redesigning signage at the dog park. Additionally, Lange said there is a private lot on the corner of Marina and Key Royale drives that could be purchased and turned into a park with a community garden. She said the residential lot is on the market for $550,000-$600,000. She asked to put together a proposal for the city commission. Commissioner Carol Soustek, who serves as liaison to the committee, said: Go for it. Soustek said the city could negotiate a price with the seller and suggested the committee submit a proposal to the mayor. “We’re always looking for open space, but it’s a process,â€? Soustek said. “Let’s pursue it. You’ll be amazed at the results you get once an idea starts rolling.â€? The next committee meeting will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.

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Across the United States, habitat destruction and unchecked, unregulated hunting drove the population of wild turkeys down to about 30,000 in the 20th century. Wild turkeys were wiped out early in that century in Everglades National Park. Today, the U.S. population is estimated at about 7 million, including about 150,000 birds in Florida.

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The turkey stood on the grass, looking up in the drizzling rain. I stood on my patio, watching and wondering and wowed. What’s a turkey doing in west Manatee County? I didn’t expect another sighting of the bird, but I now see the wild turkey almost daily. The turkey is a “she” now, not an “it” — known by a variety of names depending on which neighbor is commenting on her beauty and mysNeff tique. She’s known as Harriet, Gertrude, Gladys, Mary and Taystee. And she’s been living in the neighborhood for months, apparently staying healthy on the nuts and berries she forages from our bountiful landscape and some snacks from our kind neighbors. When I see her, I’m reminded of a pivotal experience that brought me to Florida. I’d flown from Chicago to Fort Myers for job interviews and, right outside

A map from the florida fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission indicates the distribution of wild turkeys in the state — red indicates the highest probability of wild turkeys and blue indicates “non habitat.” the map dates to 2011, when the state used a web-based mapping application to survey biologists about wild turkeys.

A turkey in west Manatee County. She’s known to neighbors by a variety of names, including Harriet, gertrude, gladys, Mary and taystee. Islander Photo: Connie Wolgast

the airport doors, I saw wild pigs on the runways. Until that day, the only free “wild” animals I’d seen were squirrels, gophers, deer, birds, lake fish and the occasional rat in the Chicago subway. Each new wildlife encounter since my move to Florida in 2005 has felt memorable, sometimes monumental, as was the case several years ago, when one morning wife Connie and I came across wild turkeys in Myakka River State Park. We were on a road near the cabins built of palm tree trunks in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps when we saw the turkeys, maybe six of them, including young birds. For those who’ve only seen sad, lethargic turkeys in petting zoos, I’ll point out: Turkeys are fast, especially the lean, leggy females. At the park ranger’s office in Myakka, we learned that habit destruction has threatened Florida’s wild turkey population and driven the birds from their natural habitat. Perhaps that’s how Harriet landed in west Manatee. Her residency is a question we can’t answer. We also learned from the park ranger that wild

Wild turkeys find their way in Myakka River State Park, 13208 State Road 72, Sarasota. Islander Photo: Lisa Neff

A detail from an fWC map indicates the region is not typical habitat for wild turkeys. Islander Courtesy Image

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Champs crowned in youth soccer, adults midway in season By Kevin P. Cassidy Islander Reporter

Hunter Titen appears to levitate with the soccer ball as Dylan Sato defends during a 7-up game —7-year-olds competing from the 6-7 instruction division — that preceded the championships for the soccer league at the Center of Anna Maria Island. Islander Photo: Kevin P. Cassidy

The 2019 fall youth soccer league at the Center of Anna Maria concluded Nov. 12 with two championship games preceded by the annual 7-up game — a competition for the older of the 6-7 division players to get their cleats wet on the big field for the first time. The 7-up game saw some younger players from the 8-10 division fill out Cassidy the 7-up roster for the game, which ended in a 1-1 tie for the Pink and Orange teams. Savanna Coba notched the lone goal for the Pink 7-up squad, while Jackson Titen scored for Team Orange. The 8-10 championship game pitted No. 3 Ugly Grouper versus the fourth-seed West Coast Surf Shop, which resulted in an unlikely champion based on regular season action. The teams battled to a 2-2 tie through regulation. West Coast Surf Shop, which didn’t win a game during regular season play, came out on top thanks to a game-winning penalty kick by Dylan Phillips in a 3-2 penalty-kick shootout victory. Maddox Culhane and Phillips scored a goal each to lead the Surf Shop, which also received 10 saves from Magness Rollins in the victory. Nixon Conner led Ugly Grouper with a pair of goals and Jack Zaccagnino made 12 saves to help keep them in the game. The 11-15 championship game also was a barn burner with Lancaster Design and Island Vacation Properties battling to a 4-4 tie in regulation play. The match then went to a 10-minute overtime, but the score remained tied and the game went to a second 10-minute, golden-goal overtime. The overtime remained scoreless until, with 2:37 left, Dalton Fox notched the game-winner on an assist from Jackson Pakbaz, ending the match and a season of exciting soccer.

the standings are tight at the top, where four teams are separated by only three points. Blalock Walters is on top at 4-0-1 and 13 points with Sato Real Estate and Ross Built right on their heels at 4-2 and 12 points. Vintage Beach follows with a 3-1-1 record and 10 points. Flynn Law and MuniPlan both have nine points followed by Moss Builders with six points. Vacasa and Lancaster Designs have yet to score. MuniPlan rolled to a 9-3 victory over Sato in the first match Nov. 13 behind five goals from Nathan Kragt and a goal and an assist from Ben Sato, Ryan Hogan, Mark Long and Zach Long. Chris Klotz led Sato with a pair of goals and Olaf Krause added one. Amy Ivin finished with a pair of assists and Conrado Gomez added one in the loss. The second match of the night saw Vintage Beach edge Moss Builders 10-7 behind three goals each from Joey Hutchinson and Zach Reda. Randy Thress added a pair of goals, while Cody Wright finished with a goal and three assists. Cole Peterson completed the scoring, and Jason Sato made 14 saves in the victory. Keith Mahoney scored four goals and Gerardo Adult soccer enters week seven After six weeks of action in the adult soccer league, Urbiola added three goals to lead Moss Builders, which also received 13 saves from Jordan DeMers in the loss. Flynn Law rolled to an 8-3 victory over Vacasa behind three goals each from Zachary Lieb and Murat Akay in the third match of the night. Daniel Anderson added a goal and an assist and Chris Scott scored to complete the victory. Jessica Williams scored two goals and Eric Pullen added one to lead Vacasa, which received eight saves from Trey Horne in the loss. The last match of the night in the adult league saw Ross Built cruise to a 7-1 victory over Lancaster Designs behind a hat trick from Damir Glavan and two goals each from Lexi Sato and Greg Ross. Kevin Roman added an assist and Connor Bystrom made 11 saves. Yuri Pereira notched the lone goal for Lancaster Designs, which received 10 saves from Brazilian goalie Mario in the loss. Capt. Taylor Sears of Scituate, Massachusetts, shows off a beautiful late-season tarpon caught on a live crab Nov. 11, while on a busman’s holiday with Capt. David White of Anna Maria Charters. White said, “We see them here and there off of the beach moving south, but this was a giant school in Tampa Bay.” Taylor, along with his dad and brother, own Mass Bay Guides in Scituate, where they guide clients to giant bluefin tuna, stripers and bluefish — anything that swims in the Northeast Atlantic.

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Horseshoe news Three teams emerged from pool play and battled for the day’s championship during Nov. 13 horsesehoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall horsesehoe pits. Hank Huyghe and Tim Sofran drew the bye into the finals and watched as Norm Good and Bob Palmer squeaked past Neil Hennessey and Jay Disbrow by a 21-17 score to advance to the finals. Palmer and Good were too “good,” rolling to a 21-5 victory over Huyghe and Sofran to earn the day’s brag-

ging rights. The Nov. 16 games saw four teams advance from pool play with 3-0 records. The first semifinal saw Tom Farrington walk past Jerry Disbrow and Bob Heiger by a 22-17 score while Bob Lee and Rod Bussey rolled to a 25-9 victory over Huyghe and Hennessey but Lee and Bussey stayed hot, cruising to a 21-4 victory. Play gets underway at 9 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. Warmups begin at 8:45 a.m. followed by random team selection. There is no charge to play and everyone is welcome. Key Royale news The Key Royale Club men played their regular modified Stableford-system match at home after a road trip last week. Brian Comer and Joe Tynan shared individual honors with matching plus-3s. Tynan also was part of the winning team of Mike Clements, Don Grau and Dale Miller, who combined on a plus-7. The men were back on the course Nov. 14 for a ninehole “shamble.” The team of Ron Buck, Gerry Dahl, Jon Holcomb and Terry Tarras matched the 6-under-par 26 carded by Comer, Buddy Foy and Peter Solleveld to tie for first place.

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Weather cooler, temps drop, migratory hookups increase By Capt. danny Stasny Islander Reporter

Water temperatures have dropped slightly around Anna Maria Island but that doesn’t mean the fishing is cooling off. Migratory fish such as Spanish mackerel, jacks and ladyfish are swarming the nearshore structure of the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay. If you’re looking for some great light-tackle action, these fish can Stasny accommodate you. As for eating fish, the jacks and ladyfish are worthless, but macks can be quite good if you know how to prepare them. My favorite preparation is to smoke them and stir up a batch of smoked fish dip. And speaking of firing up the smoker, I’m happy to note kingfish are making a showing around structure in the Gulf of Mexico, as well as in the shipping channel in Tampa Bay. Slowtrolling with live threadfin herring on a stringer will work, or you can speed it up by trolling with lipped plugs. Catch-and-release action on snook, redfish and trout is going strong for the sports anglers as freelining live shiners is attracting all three species. Soft plastics on a jig head are working, especially for the trout. Moving offshore, yellowtail and mangrove snapper seem to be the most consistent catch. Bottom fishing with live shiners is attracting a bite. Red grouper and gag grouper are being caught in this fashion. More toward the surface, offshore fishers are enjoying action on blackfin tuna, blacktip sharks, barracuda and a few cobia. On my Southernaire charters, I’m targeting the macks and mangrove snapper in the Gulf and in Tampa Bay. While mackerel fishing, I’m noticing quite a few large blacktip sharks charging through the area, and I’m taking advantage of the opportunity, putting clients on the bite. Moving inshore, catch-and-release snook, trout and redfish are keeping my clients busy. Capt. Warren Girle is fishing the flats of southern Tampa Bay for catch-and-release snook and redfish. Both species are cooperating nicely, with a little coaxing from live chum. Throwing live shiners as chum against mangrove shorelines is luring these fish out from the bushes, which makes it easier to present a shiner on the hook. Fishing in deeper grass areas away from the mangroves is yielding some over-slot catch-and-release spotted seatrout, including numerous fish 14-18 inches. Jack crevalle and ladyfish are present in these areas and at times dominate the trout bite. Lastly, fishing over structure in Tampa Bay in depths of 10-15 feet is producing action on Spanish

Major League Soccer Commissioner don garber shows of a nice redfish he caught Nov. 3 while fishing inshore with Capt. Warren girle. girle said they were “richly rewarded with numerous catchand-release redfish on artificial bait.” He also said garber, a personal friend, splits his time between fishing and soccer — between Lido Key and New Jersey.

mackerel and mangrove snapper. Capt. Aaron Lowman is finding a good Spanish mackerel bite around structure in the Gulf of Mexico. Lowman says mackerel around 20 inches are quickly taking live free-lined shiners cast around the reefs. Mangrove snapper are present and are taking free-lined baits and baits on a knocker rig. While targeting the macks, Lowman is hooking into a few 10-15 pound kingfish. Moving into Tampa Bay, he’s finding catch-and-release snook to be accommodating for his charters. Fishing during swift moving tides is key to getting a good bite. Fishing over grass areas of 5-8 feet is producing this bite with jack crevalle and small mackerel mixed in. Targeting inshore gag grouper in Tampa Bay around reefs and wrecks is yielding a bite. Capt. David White of Anna Maria Charters is working offshore when the winds are light and the seas are calm. Yellowtail and mangrove snapper are being caught frequently, as well as red grouper by bottom fishing around hard bottom, ledges and other structure. Catch-and-release species — barracuda, some sharks, goliath grouper and amberjack — are taking the hook. Moving inshore, catch-and-release snook and redfish are White’s prime targets. Casting live shiners along mangrove shorelines is yielding action for clients. Black drum, mangrove snapper and Spanish mackerel are being caught around artificial reefs in Tampa Bay. Live shiners fished on the bottom are producing the snapper and drum, while free-lined baits are working for the macks. Capt. Jason Stock is finding greater numbers of kingfish as water temps drop. Free-lining or slow trolling large shiners or threadfin herring is luring fish to

the hook. Kings up to 25 pounds are being caught in this fashion. Moving further offshore, amberjack — although catch-and-release — are in abundance. Fish up to 60 pounds are being caught around wrecks and hardbottom areas. Mangrove and yellowtail snapper are quite attainable offshore, as well as almaco jacks and migratory fish including blackfin tuna and cobia. Lastly, goliath grouper are being found in good numbers and reeled up for entertainment and a trophy photo. Jim Malfese at the Rod & Reel Pier says the Spanish mackerel bite is excellent on days when the water is calm and clear. Pier fishers using artificials — speck rigs, bucktail jigs, silver spoons or Gotcha plugs — are catching as many macks as they can stand. Those casting speck rigs are reeling up two at a time. Using live bait such as shrimp is working well for anglers at the R&R. Mangrove snapper, sheepshead and catch-and-release redfish are being caught with some regularity. Catch-and-release snook are being caught — especially on larger live baits such as pinfish or mojarras. Send high-resolution photos and fishing reports to fish@islander.org.

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Anniversary with ‘island attitude’ Beach Bums Island Attitudes rental shop celebrates 10 years in business as owner Lauren Sato cuts a ceremonial ribbon Nov. 8. the shop at 427 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, rents out bicycles, paddleboards, golf carts and all manners of equipment for island fun, as well as sells apparel and more.

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New owners, new services at mail shop Bay Business Solutions purchased Island Mail and More from Rebecca and Eric St. Jean. With the new owners, Ivan and Jane Barnsley, new staff and services, the name also changed. Island Mail and Print, under a new logo at the storefront at 3230 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach, offers graphic design, brochure, business card and “giclee” printing in addition to mailing, packing and shipping. Websites design, marketing and more are offered on a menu of services. Ready-to-hang artwork from local artists such as Wendell Graham, Joan Voyles and Marlane Wurzbach are displayed for sale. For a list of offerings, visit the new website at islandmailandprint.com. Island Mail and Print is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 941-778-1911. Wagner Realty adds new agent Jennifer Anderson has joined Wagner Realty’s Anna Maria Island office, the company announced Nov. 11. Anderson, a licensed sales agent, recently relocated to Florida from Philadelphia. Anderson puts customer service at the top of her

to clients’ answers,” she stated. She can be reached at Wagner’s island office at 2217 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach, or at 215-617-2368 or at jenniferanderson@wagnerrealty. com. Welcome aboard! Anderson Merchant group changes names It’s been more than 15 years since business owners in Bradenton Beach organized a merchant’s association. Now the Bridge Street Merchants is the Bradenton Beach Area Merchants. “We wanted to include more of the Bradenton Beach businesses around Bridge Street and give them more exposure,” Ryan Davis, a board member and owner of Yolo Adventures, told the Islander, The group is reorganizing and is planning a doorto-door membership drive. New board elections will take place soon, Davis said. He added that BBAM will add new activities and events in 2020. The merchant’s group will host its annual Christmas on Bridge Street and a boat parade Saturday, Dec. 14. Stay busy, islanders! Got business news? Contact Sandy Ambrogi at sandy@islander.org or call 941-778-7978.

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Chamber celebrates with ribbon-cuttings Ben and Morgan Bryant, along with their son, finn, cut the ribbon Nov. 12 on their new business, Live Naturally, 5337 gulf drive, Suite 300, Holmes Beach. the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce joined the store celebration for appetizers and refreshments. Islander Photos: Courtesy AMICofC

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Wednesday, Nov. 20 5-7 p.m. — November Business Card Exchange, Restless Natives/Howluckyami, Island Shopping Center, 5416 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. RSvP. Fee applies. AMI ONGOING Friday, Dec. 13 Applications due from nonprofits for the 2019 Giving Back Trolley Grant Awards. Winners will be named in January 2020. AMI chamber information or reservations, 941-778-1541 or info@amichamber.org.

dawn and Brady Hendricks celLBK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ebrate their new shop, 421 Sweet treats, 5337 gulf drive, Holmes Wednesday, Nov. 20 Beach. the dessert cafe offers 5:30 p.m. — New Member & Refresher Orientation, 5390 Gulf scratch-made goods for grabof Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Space is limited. RSvP required. and-go or dining. the Anna Maria LBK chamber information or reservations, 941-383-2466 or Island Chamber of Commerce info@longboatkeychamber.com. sponsored the ribbon-cutting OTHER EvENTS with sweet treats and libations. Thursday, Nov. 21 9:30-11:30 a.m. — Manatee County Small Business Expo, Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-749-3029.

County to host small business expo at Central Library Entrepreneurs, startups and established business owners can access up to 20 local business resources at Manatee County’s fifth annual Small Business Expo. The event will be 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd. W., Bradenton. The free event is open to the public and offers information about products and services that could help anyone launch a business or more effectively operate an established business. The expo also gives business owners a chance to network and promote their products and services. Participating organizations include the Small Business Development Corporation Florida, Career Source Suncoast, Manasota SCORE, Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Manatee Community Federal Credit

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Nov. 30, Bradenton Beach Area Merchants’ Bridge Street tree lighting, Bradenton Beach. Dec. 3, Manatee Chamber of Commerce Pancakes and Politics legislative forum, Bradenton. Dec. 6, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce tree lighting and holiday walkabout, Holmes Beach. Dec. 13, Anna Maria Island Centre shopping plaza holiday walkabout, Holmes Beach. Dec. 13, Anna Maria Holiday of Treasures, Anna Maria. Dec. 14, Bridge Street Merchants’ Christmas on Bridge Street celebration and boat parade, Bradenton Beach.

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HONDA LAWNMOWER: POWER walkbehind. Runs good. Mulch, bag or discharge. $100. 941-778-6172.

LIKE NEW COPPER kettle charcoal grill and cover, $100 or best offer. Call 941-7306773.

WOOD FILE CABINET: Two-drawer lateral with double lock, $50. 941-778-0856.

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

ROSER THRIFT SHOP and annex open 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Donations preferred 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Wednesday. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. 941-7792733.

BIKE RACK, $70, Brown shelf, 36-by-10 inches, $10, Bose headphones, $30, All like new, Call 941-920-2494.

FOUR WOOD OFFICE chairs: Antiques — from the dais at Anna Maria City Hall — perfect for eclectic dining set. The Islander newspaper, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. 941-778-7978.

GOLF FOURSOME WITH cart at Pinebrook/ Ironwood in Bradenton. Value $160. Sell for $100. cas575@aol.com.

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ETHAN ALLEN DINING room set: Solid cherrywood, six chairs, buffet hutch, base with glass cabinet. Excellent condition. $2,500. 941-730-7674.

Individuals may place one free ad with up to three items, each priced $100 or less, 15 words or less. FREE, one week, must be submitted online. Email classifieds@islander.org, fax toll-free 1-866-362-9821. (limited time offer)

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WANTED: YOUR OLD cellphone for recycling. Deliver to The Islander, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. AERIAL PHOTOS of Anna Maria Island. View and purchase online: www.jackelka.com. 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.

ESTATE SALE: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22. 1007 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach. Murano glass, Waterford, cut glass, Ethan Allen sofa, Thomasville cabinet, two dinettes, king bed with Serta mattress, Wakefield twin bedroom set, jewelry, china, glassware, bookshelves, books, pictures, stereo equipment, lamps, end tables, clothes, patio set, linens and kitchen. Pix: www.estatesales.net Sale by Julie McClure.

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GORGEOUS GIRL! Latte is a 3-year-old mixed-breed dog. She’s shy with people, and loves other dogs. Apply to adopt her at www.moonraceranimalrescue.com. Call Lisa Williams at 941-345-2441 or visit The Islander ofďŹ ce in Holmes Beach for more about pet adoption.

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AMI PAINTING: ISLAND resident. Prompt, reliable. Quality workmanship. Interior/exterior. Minor repairs, carpentry. Bill, 941-3079315.

CLEANING: VACATION, CONSTRUCTION, residential, commercial and windows. Licensed and insured. 941-744-7983. PRESSURE WASHING, PAVER sealing, driveway, roof, fence, pool area. Also, window cleaning. Licensed and insured. 941-5653931. MOBILE BARBER AT your service! Florida licensed, 50 years plus experience. Bradenton area only. $45. Call 815-509-9416.

CONNIE’S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, landscaping, cleanups, hauling and more! Insured. 941-778-5294. LARRY’S BACK! SHELL delivered and spread. $55/yard. Hauling all kinds of gravel, mulch, topsoil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-795-7775, “shell phone” 941-7200770. SEARAY SPRINKLER SERVICES. Repairs, additions, drip, sprinkler head/timer adjustments. Office: 941-518-6326. Cell: 720-2991661. HOME IMPROVEMENT

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

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TILE -TILE -TILE. All variations of ceramic tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, 941-726-3077.

KATHY’S CLEANING SERVICE, Professional, responsible, and friendly. I clean residential commercial and offices. Please, call for a free estimate: 941-447-4660. WEB DESIGN, WEBSITE marketing, social media marketing, SEO. Visit www.itdigitalconsultants.com or call 941-201-2182. R.J.C. PROFESSIONAL PAINTING and Power Wash Company. Exceptional work at discount. Serving Manatee, Sarasota and the islands. 941-914-8025. 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. Since 1987. For dependable, honest service, call Bill Eller, 941-795-7411. CAC184228.

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i s l a n d e r C L A S S I F I E D S HOME IMPROVEMENT Continued

RENTALS Continued

RENTALS Continued

SOUTHWEST HOME IMPROVEMENT: Michigan builder, quality work guaranteed. Affordable, timely, within budget. Call Mike, 1-616-204-8822.

3BR/2BA GULF VIEW. Authentic, elevated, furnished Island house, Bradenton Beach, minimum six months, $1,598/month. First, last, security deposit, $1,000. No pets. Send detailed household information to: thehummingmask@gmail.com. 514-620-9259.

RENTALS: 2BR/3BR, CONDO, Cedars tennis resort, Longboat Key. Unlimited tennis, pool, bikes. December: $4,000 plus $125 cleaning and $1,000 security deposit. 514-620-9259.

RENTALS THREE BEDROOM, FIRST-floor, beautiful, spacious condo. Available monthly starting January in highly desirable Westbay Point & Moorings. Gorgeous landscaping, bay walkway, fishing, pool, tennis. Bikes, kayaks provided. Sue, 207-944-6097.

319 Hardin Ave. Anna Maria, FL 34216 View on Zillow.com Realtor.com

3 bd 3 ba 1,700 sqft

VACATION RENTAL, PERICO Bay Club. December 2019 available, $4,000. Now taking 2020 reservations. Nightly rates $65 to $130, 30 day minimum. Second floor. No smoking. No pets. Gated community. karen@ bradfordauto.com. VACATION RENTAL 2BR/2BA, canalfront villa in Holmes Beach. Ground floor with 2 covered parking spaces. Available now through May 2020. $2,400/mo. Call Green Real Estate. 941-778-0455. WANTED: ANNUAL RENTAL, on Anna Maria Island. Pet-friendly, I have one house-trained, well-behaved dog. Prefer updated home, yard, pool, 2BR/2BA or larger. Marie, 214854-6496. EXPERIENCE REPUTATION RESULTS SALES/RENTALS

$1,650,000 Deep water canal no bridges Completely remodeled in the heart of Anna Maria

Buyers Brokers Welcome

Call 941-778-0509 MIKE NORMAN REALTY EST. 1978

LOOKING FOR MONTHLY garage rental for small car in Holmes Beach area. Also looking for outside storage of unloaded boat trailer. Call 336-543-5858. Please, leave message. AVAILABLE RENTAL: DECEMBER 2019 through April 2020. 2BR/2BA ground level with carport and patio. 1.5 blocks to Gulf. Updated, granite countertops, recessed lighting, flat-screen TVs in living room, TV room and bedrooms. Must see! Anna Maria. 941565-2373. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY owner: 3BR/1BA, 1,771 sf. An original Island home on the quiet, peaceful north end of Anna Maria Island. Easily accessible ground floor (no steps). A short walk to the beautiful white sand beach at Bean Point, Bayfront Park, Pine Avenue shops, Anna Maria City Pier, the Sandbar Restaurant. Winner of the Anna Maria Island Garden Club home of the year. $880,000. 232 Gladiolus Drive, Anna Maria. Call 941-778-2711.

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GULF FRONT COMPLEX 2BR/2BA condo with large pool, secured entrance, elevator and covered parking. Selling “turn-key” furnished. $460,000

DREAM CONDO Everything is new in this direct Gulffront dream condo! Sweeping views all the way to Bean Point! Huge swiming pool on the Gulf, covered parking, storage, elevator and much more. Well maintained complex. Come see all that Anna Maria Island Club has to offer. $769,000. SURF SIDE New 4bed/4.5 bath/2car pool home with partial Gulf views, rooftop sundeck, incredible pool and spa area. This amazing home was built with the details in mind, and the rental potential is through the roof. Call today. 941.713.4755

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BUILDABLE LOT W/ BEACH VIEWS Build the perfect island retreat with views of the beach. Cleared 50 by 100 foot lot located just steps to the Gulf of Mexico. Zoning will allow nightly rentals for maximum rental potential. Architect’s renderings available. $599,000

232 Gladiolus Dr, Anna Maria, FL 34216 $880,000 3 bd. 1 ba. Easy conversion for 2nd bath 1,771 sqft For sale by owner Call 941-778-2711 See details on Zillow

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Mike Norman Realty INC OFFERING THE BEST SELECTION OF SALES & RENTALS ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND SINCE 1978 www.mikenormanrealty.com 31o1 Gulf Drive, Hholmes Beach 800-367-1617 | 941-778-6696

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BEACHFRONT CONDO Two bedroom, two bath unit located in Anna Maria Island Club. Exceptional views, large heated pool, beautiful grounds, secured entrance, elevator and covered parking. $719,000

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An original Island home on the quiet, peaceful north end of Anna Maria Island. Easy accessible ground floor (no steps). A short walk to the beautiful white sand beach at Bean Point, Bayfront Park, Pine Avenue shops, Anna Maria City Pier, Sandbar Restaurant and the Center of Anna Maria Island. Winner of the 2002 Anna Maria Island garden club’s home of the year.

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EVIDENCE BEFORE AND AFTER THE STORM

A complete photographic inventory of your home and contents including roof (drone). The insurance company will only accept detailed photographs of your property and contents for maximum claims after a storm.

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RELEASE DATE: 11/17/2019

New York Times Sunday Magazine Crossword

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ALL THE RIGHT MOVIES BY KRISTIAN HOUSE / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ Kristian House, of Oneonta, N.Y., is a former math teacher who now writes math content for textbooks and online platforms. He started constructing crosswords after watching the 2006 documentary ‘‘Wordplay.’’ For this puzzle, the first theme answer he thought of eventually became the puzzle’s title instead. This is Kristian’s 18th crossword for The Times, and his first Sunday. — W.S.

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