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The Christmas season kicked off in Bradenton Beach with the Christmas on Bridge Street party that featured the city tree lighting at dusk. The Nov. 22 party was sponsored by the Bradenton Beach Merchants Association.
Male makes bomb, mass shooting threats on Anna Maria Island No explosives were found and ATF is assisting with the investigation.
The new restaurant pays tribute to The Rod & Reel Pier destroyed by Hurricane Milton in 2024.
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HOLMES BEACH – Police responded to two separate bomb threats and a mass shooting threat at the White Sands Beach Resort, 6504 Gulf Drive, on Nov. 21. “We’re doing everything we can to identify the suspect who called in the bomb threats,” Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer said. “We do not believe there’s any danger to the public at this time.” Tokajer said no explosives were located, no shooting occurred and a suspect has not yet been identified or apprehended. He said the first bomb threat was received Friday morning with the
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The Rod & Reel restaurant sets sail BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
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HBPD Officer Adam DeSantis stood watch near the resort and the former Beach Bistro building. second received between 4-5 p.m. that day. “We had two bomb threats yesterday from the same guy. He also did another one yesterday in North
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HOLMES BEACH – The Rod & Reel restaurant is now open as a landlocked affiliate of the Rod & Reel Pier in Anna Maria that awaits replacement after its destruction by Hurricane Milton last year. Within 15 minutes of officially opening on Nov. 21 at 8 a.m., Oliver “Oli” Lemke’s new 60-seat restaurant at 3246 East Bay Drive was more than half full and many patrons were longtime Rod & Reel Pier regulars.
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The Rod & Reel Pier sign and some of the recovered pier planks hang inside the new Rod & Reel restaurant. Offering indoor and outdoor seating and serving breakfast until 11 a.m., The Rod & Reel is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The menu is essentially the same as the old Rod & Reel Pier menu and
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Rotary, Chamber present annual business awards The annual awards recognize businesses and business leaders who play active roles in the Island community. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – This year’s Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island and Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce annual business awards ceremony was a celebration of community and resiliency in the wake of last year’s devastating hurricanes. The Rotary and Chamber award winners were announced during the AMI Chamber’s annual members gala at the Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach on Nov. 20. Anna Maria Island Resort General Manager Katy Demick won the AMI Rotary Club’s 2026 Business Person of the Year award. Joann Baker won the Chamber’s
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Morgan Bryant’s Cool Beans A.M.I. coffee shop is the Chamber’s 2026 Small Business of the Year.
Senior Interior Designer Bridgette Latessa accepted the Medium Business of the Year award given to the HSH Collective.
Freckled Fin General Manager Steve Shannon accepted the Chamber’s Large Business of the Year award.
new and first-ever Ambassador of the Year award. The Palma Sola Botanical Park Foundation was named the Chamber’s 2026 Non-Profit of the Year. The Cool Beans A.M.I. coffee shop in Anna Maria was named the Chamber’s 2026 Small Business of the Year. The Holmes Beach-based HSH Collective interior design firm was
named the Chamber’s 2026 Medium Business of the Year. The Freckled Fin Irish Pub in Holmes Beach was named the Chamber’s 2026 Large Business of the Year. Many of the speeches given by the award presenters and the award recipients reflected on the Anna Maria Island business community’s initial and ongoing recovery from Hurricanes
Helene and Milton. The Thursday evening event also included the presentation of the Chamber’s 2026 board members that included four-year chairperson Katy Demick passing the gavel to the board’s new chair, Anna Maria Island Real Estate Corporation owner and broker Bill Romberger.
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IN BRIEF City treasurer departs LeAnne Addy is no longer serving as the city treasurer for the city of Anna Maria. When speaking to The Sun on Friday, Nov. 21, Mayor Mark Short said, “As of Monday, Nov. 17, City Treasurer LeAnne JOE HENDRICKS | SUN Addy is no longer LeAnne Addy is no longer the Anna employed by the city Maria city treasurer. of Anna Maria.” When asked, Short declined to provide any additional details regarding Addy’s departure. Short said he and the city commission will have future discussion regarding the treasurer’s position and city commission authorization will be needed, per the city charter, when appointing a new treasurer. The commission meets next on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 1 p.m. In 2016, Addy, a Minnesota resident at the time, was appointed by Mayor Dan Murphy and the city commission to succeed retiring longtime City Clerk Diane Percycoe. Earlier this year, the mayor and city commission decided to make the clerk’s position and the treasurer’s position two separate positions. In March, Palmetto resident Amber LaRowe was appointed to serve as Anna Maria’s new city clerk.
First pier pilings installed The first concrete pilings for the new Anna Maria City Pier walkway were driven by Tampa Bay Marine Inc. on Nov. 19. As of Nov. 21, 10 pilings had been installed. Using laser guidance, the JOE HENDRICKS | SUN pilings will later be cut to 10 pilings had been installed as their exact final height. of Nov. 21. The $4.64 million pier walkway construction project is to be completed by March 31. With additional work still needed after that, the pier is expected to fully reopen by fall 2026 at an estimated total cost of approximately $6.5 million.
State press club announces finalists Anna Maria Island Sun Editor Cindy Lane has been named a finalist in the Florida Press Club’s Excellence in Journalism Competition in three categories: Commentary, Opinion Writing and Headline Writing. The awards will be announced on Saturday, Jan. 31 in West Palm Beach, when the organization celebrates its 75th anniversary.
Correction Mike Lusk played the role of Norwayne “Baby” Crumpler in the Island Players’ production of “A Doublewide, Texas Christmas.”
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Newly reconfigured Holmes Beach commission elects Whitmore as chair
Jessica Patel is now a Holmes Beach commissioner. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – Steve Oelfke, Jessica Patel and Terry Schaefer were sworn in to their two-year city commission terms on Nov. 18, followed by the newly-reconfigured commission’s organizational meeting, during which Commissioner Carol Whitmore was elected as chair.
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During the city election that concluded Nov. 4, incumbent commissioners Oelfke and Schaefer were reelected and Patel was elected for the first time. After receiving the least number of votes in the city election, longtime commissioner Carol Soustek’s time in office has ended. City Clerk Stacey Johnston conducted the well-attended afternoon swearing-in ceremony. Johnson provided some background information and her personal appreciation for each commissioner before swearing them in and administering the oath of office.
WHITMORE ELECTED CHAIR
The ceremony was followed by the commission’s annual organizational meeting, during which the five commissioners select someone to serve as commission chair and someone to serve as the vice chair for the next 12 months. The chair leads the commission meetings and works with the mayor and the city clerk to set the agendas for the commission meetings and work sessions. Schaefer nominated current Commission Chair Dan Diggins to serve another one-year term in the position. Taking her first action as a new commissioner, Patel nominated Commissioner Carol Whitmore to chair the commission. Patel, Oelfke and Whitmore voted for Whitmore and Schaefer and Diggins voted for Diggins. The commission then unanimously selected Diggins to serve as vice chair.
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From left, Commissioners Terry Schaefer, Jessica Patel and Steve Oelfke were sworn in on Nov. 18.
REGULAR MEETING
During the regular meeting, the reconfigured commission adopted on second and final reading two previously reviewed and discussed ordinances. The city commission’s adoption of Ordinance 25-06 updates the city’s regulations for seawalls, bulkheads, docks and piers. According to the memo that Director of Development Services Chad Minor included in the meeting packet, “The ordinance provisions provide clarity to homeowners and contractors on docks, lifts, mooring areas and structures within Outstanding Florida Waters.” During the planning commission’s final review of the proposed ordinance on Nov. 5, Minor said during the multi-meeting ordinance review process that the city received several letters from property owners in the Seaside Gardens subdivision. Minor said a provision requested by Seaside Garden property owners along the Watson’s Bayou shoreline now allows those docks to extend 30 feet from the seawall instead of 25 feet. The ordinance also allows shared docks for Watson’s Bayou shoreline property owners, including duplex owners who face additional space restrictions. The adopted 18-page ordinance also addresses several other specific docking locations and includes diagrams of many of those locations. The city commission’s adoption of Ordinance 25-13 brings the city into compliance with a recent state law
that requires code-compliant plat and replat requests to be administratively reviewed and approved by city staff without being presented to the city commission. Minor told city commissioners this was “a necessity ordinance” requested and written by City Attorney Erica Augello in response to the Legislature’s adoption of Senate Bill 784 earlier this year and the ensuing state law that took effect on July 1. During the recent planning commission meeting, Minor said plat and replat requests are rare in Holmes Beach but the new state law could come into play if the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church property is sold and the new owners want to replat the property for future development.
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The commission voted 5-0 in favor of opting out of a previously reached 20-year agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) that obligates the city to maintain the state-owned traffic signals at the Manatee Avenue/Gulf Drive intersection and the Manatee Avenue/East Bay Drive intersection. According to the existing agreement, the city must give FDOT two years notice of the city’s intent to opt out of the agreement. The opt-out will take effect July 1, 2028 unless FDOT wants the opt-out to take effect sooner. The city’s public works department will continue to maintain the traffic signal at the Gulf Drive/ Marina Drive intersection.
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County ferry to get two slips at Bradenton Beach Pier The city is asking DEP to approve designating two slips on the city pier for the county ferry. BY LESLIE LAKE
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BRADENTON BEACH – Police Chief and Public Works Director John Cosby updated commissioners at a Nov. 20 commission meeting on designating ferry slips on the city pier, post-hurricane projects and the city’s submerged land lease adjacent to the city pier. “As you are aware, DEP (the Florida Department of Environmental Protection) had some concerns with a couple things that have happened and we worked through that,” Cosby said. “They are OK with changes that were made without notifying them.” Vice Mayor Deborah Scaccianoce asked if the issue pertained to the three tiki structures constructed over the water at the Anna Maria Oyster Bar (AMOB).
The city owns that building and the space is leased by AMOB. “Yes. Their only concern was they were never notified that they were there, and any structure that is over water needs to be reported to the DEP,” Cosby said. The city has also asked DEP to allow designated dock spaces on the city pier for the Gulf Islands Ferry. “They have initially approved us to allow spaces at docks two and three to be designated only for the tourist ferry,” Cosby said. “The way our land lease reads now is anybody can use any dock space, but we are going to designate it for that (the ferry).” Cosby said the city ordinance needs to be changed to allow the designation for the ferry and issue a city code violation for non-compliance. “When my officers see that a boat is illegally parked, then they can go down and immediately issue a citation,” Cosby said. Cosby said he and Mayor John Chappie have met with
is watertight to protect evidence in the event of a storm and can be removed in the event of evacuation.
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Police Chief and Public Works Director John Cosby, left, updates commissioners on city projects on Nov. 20. Elliott Falcione, director of the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, and he is happy to have that designated spot for the ferry. “It will make things move quicker,” Cosby said. “The way it reads now is it’s first come first served (for dock space) and we’re going to change that. When we have two ferries backed up at the same time because they can’t get in, that’s not good.”
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“We have to relocate the generator and AC units at the
police department for the new bridge,” he said. “We have already authorized, and it’s done, the new hookups on the south side of the building and we still will have to move the AC units, estimated about $13,000. We have until April to be done.” Cosby said the Moose Lodge donated $5,000 to the police department for equipment and it will be used to replace some vests. He said they are exploring the possibility of obtaining a shipping container to use to store larger pieces of evidence. The container
“The public works team finished their first-ever training program which we’re very proud of. All the street signs are done and the paving of the streets was finished last week. All our hurricane projects are complete. We’re just haggling with FEMA (for reimbursement) and that is going better than it was,” he said. The electrical issues at the clock tower at the pier are going to be analyzed by an electrician in the next week, he said. “We had some power issues there and it is stopping the power on the circle by the restaurant,” Cosby said. “We believe it’s all related.” The light at the corner of Bay Drive and Bridge Street was hit for the third or fourth time and will be moved.
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Vosburgh recognized as outgoing commissioner
A replacement has not yet been appointed. BY LESLIE LAKE
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BRADENTON BEACH – Flowers and thanks from Mayor John Chappie and city commissioners were presented to Jan Vosburgh on the last day of her 11-year tenure as Ward 4 city commissioner. In what Chappie called a “sad day” at the Nov. 20 commission meeting, Vosburgh was recognized for her service to the city following her decision to retire. “It’s been great to have you here,” Chappie said. “You’ve always hung in there, were very easy to get along with and you would tell everybody what your thoughts and positions were. We appreciate it and we love you and you’re always part of this family.” “It was an honor and a pleasure to serve Bradenton Beach,” Vosburgh said. “It’s
been a real learning experience, and I’ve made a lot of friends. It’s a sad day for me and I thank all the people on the dais.” Commissioners then expressed their thanks to Vosburgh. “I’m definitely going to miss you,” Commissioner Ralph Cole said. “I’ve learned a lot from you over the past years and I really appreciate all of the things you’ve done for Bradenton Beach.” Commissioner Scott Bear thanked Vosburgh for her service and said he appreciated her insight and comments. “It’s going to be hard to fill your shoes,” Bear said. Vice Mayor Deborah Scaccianoce said, “I’ve always enjoyed your company and friendship and I value that above all else.” Scaccianoce said she looks forward to seeing Vosburgh attending meetings as a community member and continuing to provide her ideas.
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Commissioner Jan Vosburgh, seated, is recognized by the mayor and commission on her last day of service to Bradenton Beach on Nov. 20. From left are Commissioner Ralph Cole, Mayor John Chappie, Commissioner Scott Bear and Vice Mayor Deborah Scaccianoce. “I truly look forward to you filling out blue cards and being in the audience so we still benefit from your ideas, and we still benefit from your opinions,” she said. “You are still a valuable member of this community so instead of that seat, you’ll be out there occupying one
of those seats and I look forward to seeing you at future meetings.” Vosburgh was presented flowers by city staff and then took a seat in the gallery for the remainder of the meeting. “The seat is considered vacant now,” said Chappie,
who said at a Nov. 4 meeting that the city had advertised for people who want to fill the vacant seat and if no one from the ward steps up, it would become an at-large seat, limited for one year. According to the city charter, “Whenever there is a vacancy, the Commission shall propose by nomination one or more names of willing and qualified successors for the vacancy. The Commission will then vote among the nominees to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term. If a majority of the Commissioners are unable to fill a vacancy or vacancies after two (2) meetings then the successor shall be chosen by lot by the City Clerk from the nominees proposed. In the event that no appointee can be found residing in the ward of vacancy, the Commission may appoint an individual who would otherwise qualify for elective office.”
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Roser Food Pantry donations requested Roser will not hold a Thanksgiving dinner, but is asking for donations to the food pantry. BY LESLIE LAKE
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ANNA MARIA – Roser Church will not host its Community Thanksgiving dinner this year for the first time in many years due to logistical reasons, but instead is asking the community to help keep the food pantry stocked. “At this time of year when many of us are counting our blessings, others are not so fortunate,” Roser has posted on its website. The community is invited to bring donations of nonperishable, cold or frozen items to the Thanksgiving morning service at 10 a.m. or to bring donations to the
pantry Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 512 Pine Ave. Monetary donations are needed and may be made online at www.roserchurch.com/food. “The food pantry at Roser Church is the one place on Anna Maria Island where people experiencing financial hardship can come to receive free groceries. Assisted by generous donations from concerned individuals, other Island churches and civic organizations, a dedicated corps of volunteers and church staff members gather, sort, and distribute over a hundred bags of groceries each month,” according to the website. Suggested donations are: • Cereal – all kinds; • Soup – cans/boxes/packages; • Meat and fish – tuna, ham, Spam, salmon, chicken, etc.;
• Peanut butter and jelly; • Rice, potatoes, pasta – canned or dried; • Vegetables – cans of peas, green beans, tomatoes, etc.; • Starchy vegetables – cans of baked beans, black or pinto beans, corn or dried beans; • Meals such as macaroni and cheese, spaghetti, sauce, etc.; • Fruit – cans or jars of pineapple, peaches, pears, etc.; • Fruit juices – cans, boxes, bottles, especially small containers; • Milk – powdered, evaporated, processed (e.g. Parmalat) in boxes or cans; • Beverages – cocoa, tea, instant coffee, etc.; • Desserts – pudding, Jello, etc.; • Dish detergent – small; and • Bathroom supplies – soap bars, toilet paper.
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Donations may be made to the food bank at Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.
AMI Privateers Christmas parade set for Dec. 13 BY LESLIE LAKE
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BRADENTON BEACH – The city commission on Nov. 20 approved a special event permit for the AMI Privateers’ annual Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 13. Privateers Captain Terry Kilpatrick spoke at the meeting. “I’m the captain of the Skullywag, the pirate ship of the AMI Privateers,” Kilpatrick said. “We thank you so much for your continued support to waive our ($75) fees and we promise a great Christmas procession. We will
show up in all our regalia. It will be a good time.” The Christmas parade leaves the Coquina South Boat ramp in Bradenton Beach at 10 a.m. and will proceed through the three Island cities ending at City Pier Park in Anna Maria around 1 p.m. According to the permit application, up to 1,500 people are expected to attend the parade. “The Privateers are so valuable to our community here on the Island,” Mayor John Chappie said. “The amount of money you raise for scholarships and things that
you do is amazing. We’re blessed to have you as part of our Island community.” The motion to approve the special event permit for the AMI Privateers annual Christmas processional on Dec. 13 and to waive the permit application fee of $75 was unanimously approved by the commission. Applications and information about participating in the parade can be found at https://annamariaislandprivateers.org/christmas-app-2025.
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AMI Privateers Capt. Terry Kilpatrick thanked Bradenton Beach commissioners for waiving permit fees for the organization’s Saturday, Dec. 13 Christmas parade.
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City block party enjoyed by many The city of Anna Maria hosted its final block party of 2025 at City Pier Park on Nov. 21. During the dogfriendly event, residents, visitors and community members gathered under the shade sail structure and enjoyed a pot-luck style buffet that included hot dogs provided by the city and grilled to perfection by City Commissioner Charlie Salem. Ted Stevens and the Doo-Shots provided the live music and two dogs participated in the “Pulp Fiction”-style twist dance contest. The city-hosted block parties are intended to enhance and foster a post-hurricane sense of community in Anna Maria and on Anna Maria Island as a whole. Due to the Christmas holidays, there won’t be a block party in December. The monthly block parties will resume on Friday, Jan. 9.
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Above, Anthony Urgovitch and Ted Stevens enjoyed their block party gig. Below, attendees enjoyed each other’s company while listening to live music.
65th Street sidewalk plans discarded The funding request has not yet been presented to county commissioners. BY JOE HENDRICKS
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HOLMES BEACH – Due to public opposition, the city of Holmes Beach’s multi-use path enhancement project along Marina Drive will not include a brick paver sidewalk along 65th Street. According to the initial plans, the now-discarded brick paver sidewalk would have been at least 5 feet wide and would have extended from the Marina Drive/65th Street intersection to the beach access near the Gulf Drive/65th Street intersection. The proposed 65th Street sidewalk was intended to enhance pedestrian access between the Marina Drive multi-use path and the 65th Street beach access. The revised project plan diagram obtained from the city now includes a new sidewalk to instead be installed along 45th Street, between Second Avenue and the 45th Street beach access. The new sidewalk will connect to an existing sidewalk that extends from Second Avenue to Gulf Drive. On Oct. 30, the Manatee County Tourist Development Council (TDC) recommended county commission approval of the city request to use $395,011 in tourist development tax revenues to install a section of 8-foot-wide, concrete multi-use path along Marina Drive between 56th and 66th streets. The new section of multi-use path will replace the last remaining section of a narrow sidewalk that connects to the wider and newer multi-use path at either end. Holmes Beach resident Julie Andrews was among the residents who sent emails
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The city will not install a brick paver sidewalk along 65th Street.
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The proposed project calls for the replacement of the last remaining section of narrow sidewalk along Marina Drive. to city officials expressing opposition to a path or sidewalk being installed along 65th Street, where no sidewalks exist. On Nov. 14, Andrews received an email from Holmes Beach Commissioner Steve Oelfke that stated the 65th Street component was no longer included the plans. In his email, Oelfke stated he was pleased with this outcome and appreciated the efforts of Andrews and others to bring their concerns to the city’s attention. When contacted on Nov. 20, Mayor Judy Titsworth confirmed the plan revisions and she said she didn’t expect the changes to impact the city’s TDC-supported funding request that has not yet been presented for final county commission approval.
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ROD & REEL: Restaurant sets sail FROM PAGE 1 includes fried clam strips ($16), grouper sandwich or grouper Reuben (market price), the Pier Burger ($15), the Oyster Po’ Boy sandwich ($26) the Pier Hot Dog ($9), grouper, garlic grouper and Mexican grouper dinner entrees (market price) and much more. Featuring a large mural of the old pier, the iconic Rod & Reel Pier sign, engraved pier planks and artifacts recovered from the hurricane debris and old photos, the restaurant interior pays homage to the Rod & Reel Pier in Anna Maria that was badly damaged by Hurricane Helene and mostly destroyed by Hurricane Milton. Four video screens hanging under the recovered pier planks display live video footage of the remains of the old pier and Tampa Bay. Lemke said he felt a mixture of excitement and relief as he watched his new restaurant fill with joyful customers. “It took eight months to get this place ready and it was only possible through the tremendous effort of everybody on the team who helped create this,” he said. “People know The Rod & Reel Pier and we said we’d do this as a substitute for the time being. It will keep us attached to the community and every bite counts. The money you spend here is going toward the rebuild of the pier. Everybody wants the pier back and we’re determined to do that.” Holmes Beach residents Tina and Rich Niemeyer were among the first to arrive Friday morning. “I had the sausage and cheese omelet. It’s wonderful,” Tina said. “We’ve been going to The Rod & Reel Pier for Sunday breakfast for 11 years. We were devastated when the pier was lost. We’re glad this open and we’re glad to be here on opening day,” Rich said, noting their Sunday morning tradition will resume.
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Oliver “Oli” Lemke hopes the Holmes Beach restaurant revenues will help build a new pier in Anna Maria.
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A large mural of the old pier graces one of the dining room walls.
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Holmes Beach residents Tina and Rich Niemeyer can resume their Sunday morning breakfast tradition.
Keith Bomeline and Shirl Hannigan used to ride their bikes to The Rod & Reel Pier.
Indiana residents Tom and Lisa Cates have strong family ties to The Rod & Reel Pier.
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Holmes Beach residents Dennis and Carol Groh were also happy to be eating a Rod & Reel breakfast again. While enjoying an omelet, Dennis said, “It’s great. Just like I remember. We’ve been coming to the pier for 50 years. This is our chance to relive some memories.” While enjoying breakfast, Indiana natives Tom and Lisa Cates discussed their deep family ties to The Rod & Reel Pier. The pier was built in 1947 and Tom’s grandfather purchased a lot on nearby Fern Street in 1948 and built a cottage that housed Tom and his family many times during their visits to Anna Maria. “The Rod & Reel was a mainstay when we came to the Island,” he said.
After Tom’s grandfather passed away in 2012, the family sold the Anna Maria property but the Island visits continued. “We’ve been coming here multiple times a year for all my life,” Tom said. “Lisa and I just bought a home in Anna Maria and we’re thrilled that they’re going to rebuild the pier. We’re 100% behind the Rod & Reel. It’s very emotional for us because so many of our relatives came here and it was a dear part of our tradition.” “We’re just thrilled for the Rod & Reel,” Lisa said. “We counted it up and we’ve brought 14 families here over the years.” Cortez resident Shirl Hannigan and Bradenton Beach resident Keith Bomeline enjoyed breakfast while sitting at the new
L-shaped bar that’s embedded with old pier photographs. “I’m excited, and their lunch menu is awesome, too. We used to bicycle to the pier every Saturday and have their chowder and $1 beers,” Hannigan said. “It’s great to be back. It’s been a long time and the place looks fantastic,” Bomeline added. Lemke owns and operates a brewery and four restaurants in Germany and he bought The Rod & Reel Pier from German businessman Mario Schoenfelder in 2023. After a successful opening weekend in Holmes Beach, he returned to Germany and left The Rod & Reel’s daily operations in the hands of Manager Adina Vasquez.
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City commission directs attorney to settle non-conforming building case The addition on the property was permitted by a former building official, but the current building official says it does not meet city code. The homeowner’s attorney said a lawsuit will be filed if no agreement can be reached. BY LESLIE LAKE
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BRADENTON BEACH – City Attorney Erica Augello was directed by commissioners on Nov. 20 to continue to attempt to forge a satisfactory settlement agreement with the attorney for the homeowner of 106 23rd St. N. At issue is an attached two-story addition to the two-bedroom cottage purchased by Neil Morse in 2021. The addition had been permitted by the former city building official and land planner and was nearly completed when current City Building Official Bill Palmer said in August that it did not meet city code. Following discussions that spanned several city commission meetings, commissioners reached a consensus on Sept. 18 to have Morse's attorney, Scott Rudacille, draft a settlement agreement to present to the city. That discussion centered around
deeming the addition as a non-conforming structure. “Last meeting, I was given direction by the commission to work with Mr. Rudacille who is here to engage in some sort of agreement with regard to the property located at 106 23rd St. N. In doing so, I have gathered some more facts, and I do have some concerns with the city being able to enter into an agreement of that nature,” Augello said at the Nov. 20 commission meeting.
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Some of the issues were that the settlement agreement could be considered contract zoning and a way around the city’s Land Development Code, she said. According to the Florida Bar, “Contract zoning occurs where a local government effectively bargains away its discretionary power to grant a development approval in exchange for a benefit or a concession given by a developer outside of a public hearing.” “I don’t think anything has really changed from what we talked about last time,” Rudacille said. “The city has known there’s always the potential for someone to raise a challenge when you enter into an agreement and so I don’t think any of that’s different from what we talked about before.
We all agreed we were going to go forward with the settlement.” Rudacille said his client is “bleeding money” during the process and asked the commission to resolve the issue at the Nov. 20 meeting. “There’s always a legal difference of opinion. It’s not something that’s on the agenda so there won’t be a resolution of that today,” Augello said. “But if direction is given to me by the commission, it could be on the Dec. 4 agenda.”
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“I would like to try to move forward, but it’s going to be a hard sell for me,” Mayor John Chappie said. “I’m very concerned about a contract zoning setting an example. I know we have a couple other residents that I’ve talked to that are wanting to do something like this, separate structures for habitation.” Vice Mayor Deborah Scaccianoce said she was not comfortable with the settlement agreement discussed at prior meetings. “I don’t know that anything we come up with in the settlement agreement doesn’t put us in a horrible situation legally or down the road,” Scaccianoce said. “My concern is no matter what we do, we can’t avoid a position where we could
be sued,” Commissioner Scott Bear said. “We’re in a ‘damned if you do, damned if you don’t’ position, so I’d like to some way to minimize our exposure. We’ve got to think of some creative legal way to make this work.” “Whether he (Morse) sues us because he can’t use it when it was never permitted for sleeping - we changed that - or we could be sued by other people because we’re allowing it for him but not allowing someone else,” Scaccianoce said. “The other thing that has to be said if we don’t work something out, the property owner has absolutely no choice but to file suit against the city,” Rudacille said. “They have no options and that is not something they want to do but it is absolutely something they will do if they have to. I think the option is do you want to look for a solution that works for everyone that we’ve talked about for three meetings that will avoid litigation with the property owner versus a potential litigation from an unknown third party who at this point has not come forward to raise any issues regarding the city settling this case.” Scaccianoce said the addition was not permitted to be living space.
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Commission approves Tree City USA recertification Bradenton Beach has been designated as a Tree City USA city since 2011. BY LESLIE LAKE
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BRADENTON BEACH – The city commission unanimously approved the recertification application for Bradenton Beach to again be designated as a Tree City USA city at the Nov. 20 meeting. “We recently did our annual recertification application to be a Tree City USA for 2025 which we have been since 2011,” Scenic WAVES partnership committee Chairperson Ingrid McClellan said. “It’s submitted to the Arbor Day Foundation and the Florida Forest Service.” “Tree City USA is an annual national recognition program designed to raise awareness of the value of community trees, set foundational standards for communities of all sizes, and celebrate community improvement,” according to the Arbor Day Foundation. To be designated as a Tree City USA, four standards have to be met. “The first is to have a tree board and the Scenic Waves Partnership committee serves as that,” McClellan said. “Next you have a community tree ordinance and we have the same one that’s been in effect since 2016.” The third standard is that a minimum of $2 per citizen has to be spent
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Scenic WAVES partnership committee Chairperson Ingrid McClellan speaks to commissioners about the recertification of Bradenton Beach as a Tree City USA city. on anything related to trees, including planting, education, maintenance and removal. “Chief (John) Cosby gave me all the information from the Public Works Department and I add in what Scenic Waves did, like what we did for Arbor Day at the Annie Silver Community Center,” McClellan said. “Our time as Scenic WAVES volunteers counts as well, our value is $5,044 that we contribute in a fiscal year. So, all of that instead of $2 per person related to trees you were at $43.77 per citizen.” She said a work plan has to be filed. The last standard is that the city must have an Arbor Day celebration. The Arbor Day celebration is held annually in Bradenton Beach. McClellan invited newly-retired Commissioner Jan Vosburgh to become a member of the Bradenton Beach Scenic WAVES partnership committee. Vosburgh agreed to join.
Cortez Cultural Center showcases new native flower gardens BY LESLIE LAKE
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CORTEZ – The newly-planted native flower gardens were showcased at the Cortez Cultural Center on Nov. 10 to attendees at a gathering of Cortez Village Historical Society (CVHS) members and friends. “It’s so great to hear people comment on the beauty of our gardens in the front and all around,” CVHS president Cindy Rodgers said. “It has really been a true community effort.” Rodgers thanked the Longboat Key Garden Club, which awarded CVHS two grants to purchase the plants, students from Sugg Middle School, who helped in the planting, Sweet Bay Nursery, where the plants were purchased and Keep Manatee Beautiful, which partnered on the project. “Of course we want to recognize our fantastic volunteers, especially
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The newly-planted native gardens at the Cortez Cultural Center are a community effort. Kris Martinez and Bob Hooper, who have really brought it to life and given their time, their muscle and their care to these gardens,” Rodgers said. “The garden is more than just a lovely space, it’s a living example of what can happen when people come together to nurture nature and community.”
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Manatee Avenue collision sends two to hospital Both drivers were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. BY JOE HENDRICKS
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HOLMES BEACH – Two vehicles collided at the Manatee Avenue/East Bay Drive intersection in Holmes Beach on Nov. 19 at approximately 6:25 p.m. According to the Florida Traffic Crash Report obtained from the Holmes Beach Police Department, both drivers – Holmes Beach resident Robert “Duff” Gordon and Bradenton resident Sandy Garvey Groseclose – were transported to HCA Florida
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The collision occurred at the Manatee Avenue/East Bay Drive intersection.
Robert Gordon’s Mustang came to rest at an angle against the traffic signal support pole.
Blake Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. According to friends, Gordon often travels with his dog in the car and the crash report notes a dog ran from Gordon’s
vehicle and was later returned to Gordon. The report states that Groseclose will be mailed a traffic citation for the right-of-way violation. The report notes that alcohol was not suspected as a contributing factor in
ATTORNEY: Directed to settle non-conforming building case FROM PAGE 12 “I’ve heard Commissioner Scaccianoce say this several times; that is totally not accurate,” Rudacille said. “I will send you the background, the emails with (former Building Official) Steve Gilbert that all talked about not only the fact
that it would be living space, but they talked about bedrooms, they talked about how many bathrooms. And the permitting was as a residential structure. The building code doesn’t matter whether you call it a game room or whatever it is, it’s all R-3 living space.”
Rudacille said Morse and his architect were working hand in hand with Gilbert when they were designing the project. Chappie asked to have Gilbert’s emails sent to the commissioners and Rudacille agreed to do so.
the crash. According to the crash report, Groseclose is 79 years old. When traveling west on Manatee Avenue while driving a gray 2018 Honda CRV SUV, she failed to yield to oncoming traffic when attempting to make a left turn onto East Bay Drive, near the Publix supermarket, according to the report. Gordon, 70, was reportedly traveling east on Manatee Avenue and driving a white 2007 Ford Mustang. According to the report, Groseclose violated Gordon’s right of way and the two vehicles collided, with Gordon’s vehicle coming to rest on top of a concrete block and metal crosswalk pole. The crash scene was cleared by 10 p.m.
“I thought we had it all figured out,” Commissioner Ralph Cole said. “I thought we had an agreement and you just needed to fine tune it. That’s what I’d like to see done.” Augello said she will have a proposed agreement for the commission to review at the Dec. 4 commission meeting. “There are no guarantees,” Chappie said.
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Cortez house fire under investigation BY LESLIE LAKE
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CORTEZ – The cause of an early morning house fire on Nov. 19 remains under investigation. At approximately 6:10 a.m. that day, West Manatee Fire Rescue (WMFR) and mutual aid partners responded to a structure fire at 4408 123rd St. W. Upon arrival, firefighters reported heavy flames and smoke on the southwest side of the residential structure. Multiple units were dispatched. According to the WMFR incident report, it was first thought that an adult man and a dog were trapped,
but after a primary search of the residence, the resident and pet were located unharmed. “Our firefighters acted quickly and decisively this morning, preventing a conflagration of significant damage to neighboring homes,” Fire Marshal Rodney Kwiatkowski stated. “We are grateful there were no injuries and commend our responders for their professionalism and preparedness.” The fire is currently under investigation by the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office Division of Investigative and Forensic Services. WMFR | SUBMITTED
A house fire at 4408 123rd St. W. in Cortez is under investigation.
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THREATS: Male makes bomb, mass shooting threats on Anna Maria Island FROM PAGE 1 Carolina,” Tokajer said. “I have a meeting set up with ATF (the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) on Monday. They’re going to come down and we’re going to try to identify him through the phone calls and take legal action. We have the name he gave us but we don’t know if that’s an accurate name. “In the morning, the guy said he placed some explosives near the fence
at the pool. We think he knows so much about the resort because of the livestream they do from there. In the afternoon, he said he buried some explosives in the sand. We had the Manatee County bomb dog come out in the afternoon to make sure there were no buried explosive devices,” Tokajer said. “We had to cordon off the area and there’s a lot that goes into responding to a bomb threat that seems like it could be credible. We stopped all
traffic because he said he was coming in a silver truck and he would shoot a lot of people. We were prepared for someone coming in a silver truck to detonate a bomb and/or become an active shooter. We have to take those things seriously until we can determine it’s not a threat,” Tokajer said. Both police responses resulted in temporary road closures and traffic delays in the vicinity of the resort.
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No explosives were found at the White Sands Beach Resort.
Castro new Bradenton Beach Police Department officer At the Nov. 20 city commission meeting, Jorge Castro was sworn in as the Bradenton Beach Police Department’s newest officer. “I’m very excited and proud to introduce our newest officer, Jorge Castro,” BBPD Chief John Cosby said. “He is extremely qualified and has a lot of training. He has a great personality and he’s definitely going to fit into our community policing so we’re very excited.” “It’s nice to have you aboard,” Mayor John Chappie said.
Far left, the Bradenton Beach Police Department’s newest officer, Jorge Castro, is sworn in by City Clerk Terri Sanclemente. Left, Castro is congratulated by Police Chief John Cosby.
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uncoast Waterkeeper is calling all residents to stand up for clean water. In just two weeks, communities everywhere will unite for Giving Tuesday, a day built on gratitude, generosity and collective action. At Suncoast Waterkeeper, that spirit fuels the work we do every single day to protect the waters that define our home. Your support drives real, measurable impact. It helps Suncoast Waterkeeper: • Test 19 bayfront sites weekly for bacteria; • Monitor nutrients each month to track pollution trends; • Expand our PFAS sampling
to uncover hidden threats; • Defend vital habitats like mangroves and seagrass that keep our coast resilient; • Engage residents to become informed voices for clean water; and • Take responsible legal action when our waterways and communities are put at risk. This builds the foundation for safer beaches, healthier ecosystems and a future where our waterways remain places of joy, recreation and connection. As Giving Tuesday approaches, Suncoast Waterkeeper hopes you will include us in your giving plans. Your gift, no matter the size, helps safeguard the Suncoast and ensures our clean water work stays strong. Anyone who supports Suncoast Water and makes a donation by midnight on Dec. 2 can enter to win a free copy of Rivers Always Reach The Sea:
Angling Stories by New York Times bestselling author Monte Burke, plus a ticket to his talk at Bookstore1 on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Join Burke and Suncoast Waterkeeper for an inspiring evening about angling, conservation and the stories that connect us to our waterways. Give early, support clean water and don't miss your chance to win. Suncoast Waterkeeper has become the premier environmental organization in the region and has made a huge impact in protecting our waters and holding polluters accountable. Recent legal action by SCWK has the City of Bradenton under a consent order for the massive amounts of sewage that they have been releasing into the Manatee River due to an aging and failing infrastructure. Rusty Chinnis is chairman of Suncoast Waterkeeper
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Tips for December fishing CAPT. RICK GRASSETT
You may find reds along with big trout concentrated in potholes, along the edges of bars and flats or tailing on shallow grass flats on negative low tides this month. This is a good month for snook action around lighted docks in the ICW. Some lights will also have trout and reds making it possible to get a dock “slam.” There may also be good action in the coastal Gulf with false albacore (little tunny), Spanish mackerel and tripletail, depending on conditions. You might find reds in potholes or along the edges of flats and bars on negative low tides. They may also tail on shallow grass when the tide is low. CAL jigs with shad tails and 4” jerk worms, DOA Shrimp and lightly weighted flies with weed guards will work well in that situation. As the tide rises, reds will spread out and feed on shallow flats. I usually let the stage of the tide tell me where to look for reds. When it is low they may be found in potholes or on the outer edges of shallow flats, moving closer to the shoreline as the tide rises. You may also find them around docks this month.
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There should be good action on deep grass flats during December. Marshall Dinerman, left, of Lido Key, with a bluefish and Ray Hutchinson, right, of Bradenton, with a pompano, caught and released while fishing Sarasota Bay with Capt. Rick Grassett in a previous December. Catch and release snook fishing around lighted docks can be good in December. Larger baitfish will thin out and snook will feed on glass minnows in the ICW at night. I like docks that have a good tidal flow and deep water under them. You may also find reds and trout in dock lights during December. CAL jigs with shad tails and jerk worms, DOA Tiny TerrorEyz
and DOA Shrimp are my favorite lures for snook at night. Fly anglers should do well with sink tip fly lines and small white flies. Tide is important for dock fishing; think of the tide as a conveyor belt moving food towards fish. You may also find big trout in skinny water this month in many of the same areas where you find reds. The same lures and techniques that I use for
reds will also work for trout in the same areas. I feel that it’s important to protect large trout, which are usually female breeders. Full regulations and details can be viewed at https:// myfwc.com/. Flounder prefer a mix of sand and grass, so they may be found in sandy areas in potholes or on the
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We all should be thankful
t’s Thanksgiving, and we in Florida have enjoyed a more than spectacular run of weather somewhere between good and fantastic. However, the most fantastic thing we have to be grateful for is no hurricanes this year after last year’s devastation. Something else to be grateful for if you’re a condo owner is an update to the laws mandating building milestone inspections. The Florida legislation on mandatory milestone inspections for condominiums, enacted after the 2021 Surfside collapse, provides specific exceptions for certain building types. Subsequent laws have refined these exemptions, mostly notably by using the concept of “habitable stories.” The “habitable stories” clarification is a 2025 legislative update (HB 913) which clarified that a milestone inspection is required only for buildings with three or more habitable stories. This means that a three-story building where one or more floors are for non-habitable uses like parking may be exempt. In addition, the Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS) requirement, which mandates
Castles in the Sand LOUISE BOLGER that associations fully fund reserves for major repairs, shares similar exemptions. Also, these dwellings with three or fewer habitable stories above ground are exempt: Single-family homes, two-family dwellings (duplexes), three-family dwellings (triplexes) and four-family dwellings (quadruplexes), as added by 2024 legislation (HB 1021). When the initial law was passed in 2021 stating that three-story buildings were part of the inspection mandate, there were a lot of questions about condos that were two stories over parking, a popular design on Anna Maria Island and the surrounding areas. Unfortunately, it took the legislation four years to clarify what they really meant
with the simple word “habitable.” This omission created extra work and expense for condominiums that were two habitable stories but were considered three stories in the original law. Let’s see what the Manatee County sales statistics are for the month of October reported by the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee. As you read these statistics, keep in mind that in October 2024, Hurricane Milton impacted all of Manatee County. Single-family homes closed 26.8% more properties this year compared to last year. The median sale price this year was $481,000, an increase of 0.2% from last year, and the average sale price was $616,842, an increase of 1% from last year. The median time to contract was 55 days compared to 60 days last year and there were 42.4% new listings in October this year compared to last year. The month’s supply of available properties was 4.2 months compared to 3.9 months last year. Condos closed 8.0% more properties this
October compared to last year. The median sale price was $292,500, down 10.8% from last year, and the average sale price was $333,774, down 6.9% from last year. The median time to contract was 86 days compared to 75 days last year, and there were 44.4% new listings this year compared to last year. The month’s supply of available properties was 6.3 months compared to 6 months last year. The strong increase in statistics is nice to see, however, please note that comparisons are skewed by the sharp drop in activity during the October 2024 hurricane season. In reality, the recent trends point to a market that is rebalancing and stabilizing with the help of a mild hurricane season There are still residents of Manatee County and in particular Anna Maria Island and the coastal communities working on repairs to their homes and roofs from Helene and Milton. Nevertheless, most of us are feeling cautiously happy, and this is really something to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving.
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GRASSETT: Tips for December fishing FROM PAGE 19 edges of bars in December. I like to fish a heavier CAL jig in potholes, bouncing or dragging it along the bottom in potholes. They fight well due to their body shape, round and flat. You should also find trout on deep grass flats this month along with blues, Spanish mackerel or pompano. Blues and mackerel may sometimes feed on the surface, so bird activity may give their presence away. Pompano may skip when you drift or run past them and when that happens, circle back upwind and drift through the area, casting ahead of your drift. I like to drift and cast ahead of my drift with CAL jigs and a variety of plastic tails or DOA Deadly Combos. Fly anglers should score with sink tip fly lines and weighted flies like Clousers, which behave more like a jig.
There should still be some action in the coastal Gulf with Spanish mackerel, blues, false albacore and tripletail. Rough or cold water later in the month may slow the action and move fish south or offshore. Look for terns either diving or hovering low over the surface of the water to find albies, blues and mackerel feeding on the surface. Once you’ve found them, cast top water plugs or CAL jigs with 3” shad tails to catch them. Fly anglers should score with glass minnow fly patterns, poppers or Crease flies. Sometimes top water plugs or fly poppers will draw fish to the surface or from a distance, especially over structure. You’ll need to add wire or heavy fluorocarbon to your leader when blues and mackerel are around. Look for tripletail around crab
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Tripletail should be a good option during December. Greg Stepanski, of Tampa, caught and released his first one on a fly while fishing the coastal Gulf with Capt. Rick Grassett in a previous December. trap floats or channel markers. Once you’ve located a fish, work back into the wind or current with an
electric trolling motor to get into casting range and cast a DOA shrimp, a weedless-rigged CAL shad
tail or lightly-weighted fly with a weed guard to them. Try to make your first shot count since they are much tougher to catch once they know you’re there. There will be lots of options in December. When fishing flats, I usually let conditions and the stage of the tide determine when, where and what I will target. I like to fish the coastal Gulf for false albacore and tripletail whenever conditions are good. Our natural resources are under constant pressure from red tides fueled by agricultural, industrial and residential runoff, toxic spills and discharges, freezes, increasing fishing pressure and habitat loss and degradation. Please limit your kill, don’t kill your limit!
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LONGBOAT KEY 311 Firehouse Ct | 3 BD 3/1 BA 2,352 SF $2,850,000 Kathy Harman 941.900.9828
ANNA MARIA ISLAND 242 Oak Ave | 4 BD 3 BA 3,722 SF $7,999,000 Kathy Harman 941.900.9828
ANNA MARIA ISLAND 3018 Gulf Dr Triplex 2,320 SF $1,600,000 Brooke Doucett & Andrew Doucett 941.586.3522
BRADENTON WEST 6413 Pigeon Plum Way 3 BD 3 BA 2,700 SF $1,295,000 Dee Munn & Scott Toland 407.346.4422
ANNA MARIA ISLAND 1900 Gulf Dr N #1 | 3 BD 2 BA 1,491 SF $2,095,000 Hannah Hillyard & George Myers 941.744.7358
ANNA MARIA ISLAND 2913 Gulf Dr 2 BD 2 BA 1,048 SF $1,225,000 Dee Munn & Scott Toland 407.346.4422
ANNA MARIA ISLAND 208 82nd St #B 2 BD 2 BA 975 SF $1,050,000 Dee Munn & Scott Toland 407.346.4422
ANNA MARIA ISLAND 4255 Gulf Dr #116 2 BD 2 BA 1,430 SF $619,000 Hannah Hillyard & George Myers 941.744.7358
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ADULT SOCCER PLAYOFF PLAY-IN GAME
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Farrington, Lee on top
Three teams went 3-0 during pool play at Anna Maria Horseshoes on Nov. 19 and met in a playoff. In the semi, pictured at right, Tom Farrington, left, and Bob Lee beat Neil Hennessy and Dom Livedoti 23-5. In the final, Farrington and Lee threw back-to-back double-ringers for a 24-18 victory over Tim Sofran and Jay Disbrow and ended up in the winner's circle. On Nov. 22, Farrington and Sofran teamed up and posted the only 3-0 record to win the day’s competition and kept Farrington perfect for the week.
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Hole-in-one!
Mike Reddick recorded his first hole-in-one on Nov. 19 playing the eighth hole at Key Royale Golf Club. Reddick used a 9-iron to ace the 136-yard-long hole.
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COMMERCIAL SALES, RENT & LEASE HAVE YOU BEEN thinking of selling? We NEED properties to List for SALE!!! Duplexes, multi family, small resorts? Call BIG Alan Galletto of Island Real Estate to get it SOLD 941-232-2216
CLEANING SERVICE TOTAL HOME SERVICES CLEANING: Residential, Commercial, Rentals, VRBO. Professional and Reliable. Call 941-756-4570 or 941-565-3931
CONSTRUCTION/ INSURANCE WE SPECALIZE IN: WIND Mitigation forms, 4-POINT forms, DECK safety and evaluation. State Certified since 1990. Call Mike Conley 941-778-2385. Straight Inspection Service. Veteran Owned
EMPLOYMENT NOW HIRING: THE WHITE EGRET & THE EGRET'S NEST We are seeking creative individuals to fill both part time and full time positions at our boutiques! Flexible days but some weekend availability required. Please inquire in person, drop off a resume or call 941-778-3782 for an interview appointment. CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY LEADER - Part Time Roser Church. Create and lead programming for our growing congregation. Email: family@ roserchurch.com for more information.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS RENOVATION SPECALIST ALL carpentry repairs, Wash Family Construction, locally owned and operated CBC 1258250 Call 941-725-0073. KERN & GILDER CONSTRUCTION, INC New Homes & Remodel. Design/Build. Since 1968. License # CBC 1261150. Call the Office. 941-778-1115. OFFICE ADDRESS: 1878 59th Street W Bradenton, FL 34209
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GET’R DONE DRYWALL, INC Specializing in Remodels & Repairs. Island Resident for 20+ years. Call Neil. Cell 941-9621194 JSAN CORPORATION Renovations Construction & Handyman Services 941-243-0995 Lic# CRC1332505 jsancorporation@gmail. com Flooring, Drywall, Painting, Repairs, Kitchen and Bathrooms, Trim & Doors. Free Estimates. Credit Cards Accepted. GORILLA DRYWALL REPAIR, LLC. 15+ years of experience. Free Estimates. Let’s solve your Drywall problems together. Call 941-286-0607. CCS DRYWALL REPAIRS We are local. Family owned & operated since 1991. Free Estimates. Licensed/Insured/Bonded. License # SCC131149803 Call 941-713-6531. HURRICANE DAMAGE? I’m an Island resident. Pressure washing, tree work, fence repair, mailbox replacement. Also see ads under “Landscaping & painting. Bill Witaszek 941-307-9315 LOCAL ISLAND RESIDENT 30+ years of experience. Licensed & insured. Professional Services. Carpentry, Painting, Drywall and More. Reliable, Honest, Quality work. FREE estimates- Call Brian 941-220-8300 HOME IMPROVEMENT Michigan General Contractor 30+ yrs. Experience. Large or small projects. Budget minded knowledgeable tradesman will complete your project start to finish: On Time/ On Budget. Call Mike 616-204-8822
HOME SERVICE HATE TO COOK? Long time Island resident. Can help with cooking, laundry and many things around your house. Many compliments on cooking. References available. Please Call or Text 941685-0045.
LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE R. GAROFALO’S Interlocking brick pavers, driveways, patios, pool decks. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured. Call Rafael 941-778-4823 or Veronik 941-526-7941 ISLAND RESIDENT. TREE/ BUSH Trimming, removal. Sweeping, blowing, and weeding. Weekly, bi-monthly or monthly schedule. Pressure washing. Call Bill Witaszek 941307-9315 SHELL DRIVEWAYS & LANDSCAPE. Specializing in Old Florida Seashell and Lime rock driveways and scapes. Also River Rock, Sand, Mulch, & Soil. Call Shark Mark 941-301-6067
MOVING & STORAGE MARTIN’S MOVING YOUR Island movers! Offering dependable, competitive rates. No hidden costs. 941-8095777.
PAINTING & WALLCOVERING PAINT! PAINT! AND MORE 28 years of experienced interior/exterior custom painting. Pressure cleaning, drywall repairs and texture finishes. Many Island references. Please call Neil for free estimates. 941-812-0507 “WIZARD OF WALLS” Established 1980 Prompt quality service. Wallpaper installation/ removal. Mary Bell Winegarden 941-794-0455
DONALD PERKINS ABRACADABRA PAINTING LLC fully insured. 30 years experience. Many Island references. Call 941-705-7096
PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SERVICES. Prompt & Reliable. Island Resident. Quality Workmanship. Interior/Exterior. Minor repairs & carpentry. Free estimates. Bill Witaszek 941-307-9315 TRUE TONE PAINTING. Painting, power washing, epoxy floors and more, No job too small. Please call 941-224-4020 www. truetonepainting.com
PEST CONTROL ANNA MARIA PEST CONTROL Call 941-7781630
POOL SERVICES FOUR SEASONS POOL SERVICE AND CHEMICAL SERVICES. Certified Pool Operator. 18 + Years Experience. Residential/commercial. Chemical Service Licensed & Insured. Call Dennis Clark 941-7375657 COLE'S TROPICAL POOL SERVICE Call Cole Bowers for all your pool maintenance needs! Affordable and Dependable!! 941-7131893
PRESSURE WASHING & WINDOWS TOTAL HOME SERVICES CLEANING: Residential, Commercial, Construction, Vacation, VRBO Rentals . Also available Pressure Washing, Roof Cleaning, Paver Sealing and Windows. Call 941-5653931.
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Have you been thinking of selling? We NEED properties to List for SALE!!! GULF FRONT, CANAL FRONT, BAY FRONT CONDOS or HOMES ASK for BIG Alan Galletto of Island Real Estate to get it SOLD 941-232-2216
ANNA MARIA ISLAND CONDOS Large pool, beach access, free WiFi, 1&2 Bedroom $900 to $1200 per week redekercondosonami.com Tim 941-704-7525
LOOKING FOR A highly motivated real estate broker to buy or sell your next home? Darcie Duncan, Broker Duncan Real Estate a lifelong island resident bringing success to her customers for 30 years. Proven track record brings you results! 941-725-1589 FOR SALE - PERICO BAY CLUB New Price for 2BR/2BA villa with Water View! 2 CAR GARAGE, open floor plan & high ceilings! $374,400 Call Erin Leathem at The Anna Maria Sales Team at Island Real Estate 941448-5616
RENTALS: ANNUAL ANNUAL RENTAL CENTRAL HOMES BEACH 3BR/2BA completely remodeled. Walk to beach, school, trolley, shopping. $2595/mo Call 941-7136743 BEAUTIFUL PERICO BAY Club Condo! 2BR/2BA, Second Floor Unit $3500/ mo seasonally, $2300/mo annually +Security Deposit Please call 941-7781979 for more details. SUNNY SHORES- CORTEZ 3BR/2BA Home, new kitchen & baths, garage, large yard. $2,850/mo includes lawn. Contact Fran Maxon Real Estate for details 941-778-2307. PERICO BAY CLUB3BR/2BA, 1,800 sf unfurnished condo six or twelve months rental. $2,700/mo available beginning in December 2025. Call Bill 412-9250908 for details
TIFFANY PLACE Gulf Front Condo for Rent Incredible views from living room and master bedroom. 2BR/2BA Green Real Estate Call 941-778-0455 SEASONAL RENTAL in PALMA SOLA. 3BR/2BA weekly or monthly rates. Contact Barb Grace 941201-2190 SNOW BIRD SPECIAL: DISCOUNT for multiple months. 2BR/2BA 2nd Floor Condo in HOLMES BEACH. POOL, Tennis/Pickleball, in-unit laundry, WIFI, screened lanai, covered parking. AVAILABLE 2025/26 Season beginning December 2025. Beautiful, bayside seating area. Pool/Beach toys, Bikes included. Call Jack 312835-2323 for more info/ photos. WINTER APARTMENT 1BR/1BA a few houses from the Gulf. 4-6 months rental. $3500/month. Call 941-778-4499 2BR/2BA W. BRADENTON. December January February March available. Inclusive $3000/mo or $2750. Text 941-962-0971
TRANSPORTATION ANYTIME TRANSPORTATION to all Airports, Casino, etc. Tampa/St. Pete $85. Sarasota $40. Pets welcome. Very dependable. Reasonable rates. Contact Jeanne. 941-7795095
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