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Last call for Brad Lisk Brad Lisk crammed a whole lot of living into the 51 years he had on Earth.
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ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Anna Maria Island lost a true friend and a champion of the people when Brad Lisk passed away on Wednesday, March 25. Brad had a massive heart attack on Friday, March 20 and never regained consciousness. He was 51 years old and had experienced previous heart failures. At the time of his death, Brad lived in Bradenton, but he spent much of his life living and working on Anna Maria Island. Most folks on the Island knew Brad as the fun-loving bartender at D Coy Ducks, but he was much more than that.
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Brad leaves behind two sons, Shane Pelkey Lisk and Tanner Pelkey Lisk, both of whom
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Brad Lisk was a thoughtful and introspective man. also have strong ties to the Island. The brothers grew up in Bradenton Beach and Shane still lives there with his wife Annie. Tanner lives in Cortez. “He was a very hard-working individual. When my mom was pregnant, he had three or four different jobs going on at a time, but he was still able to go to MCC (Manatee Community College) and ace his tests,” Shane said.
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Brad Lisk loved spending time at the beach. “He made sure he got everything done. He made sure there was a roof over our heads and food on our plates. He made sure everyone was happy and he always gave what he could.”
When asked what his dad taught him, Shane said, “I learned how to be a good human being. I learned the difference between right and wrong, how to treat others and how to
be polite. He taught me money wasn’t everything. “He taught me how to fish and how to play baseball and other sports. He was a coach for many years for the kids out here on the Island. He would put us all in the back of the truck and pick up three or four different kids on the way to practice or games. He always made sure those kids got there and got home.” Shane said his dad started working at D Coy Ducks as a barback and poker dealer about 10 or 12 years ago. SEE LISK, PAGE 20
Boaters adapting to new coronavirus restrictions Emergency measures enacted last week are impacting the local boating community. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Those who went boating on Saturday and Sunday near Anna Maria Island were among the first to do so in the wake of the executive order the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued Friday afternoon. Issued at the direction of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, FWC Executive Order 20-09 sets forth temporary conditions that now apply to boaters using Florida waterways.
While the order remains in effect, recreational vessel occupancy is limited to no more than 10 persons per vessel and recreational boaters must maintain a minimum distance of 50 feet from other vessels. “This distance provision does not apply to permitted mooring fields, public or private marinas or any other permanently installed wet slips, and does not apply to vessels underway unless they are tied, rafted or moored to another vessel,” the FWC executive order says. “This shall expire when the Governor’s Executive Order 20-52 expires unless rescinded or superseded at a sooner date,” according to the FWC order. Applicable statewide, the order was issued on Friday, March 27, one day after the SEE BOATERS, PAGE 23
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The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit patrolled the waters near Jewfish Key Saturday afternoon.
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Governor and Anna Maria mayor restrict vacation rentals Saturday March 28 was the last day for new vacation rental guests to check in. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suspended vacation rentals through April 10. DeSantis took this action three days after Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy temporarily prohibited new vacation rental reservations for stays of less than 30 days through June 30. The actions were in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. DeSantis announced the statewide vacation rental suspensions during his Friday, March 27 press conference. “We’re going to suspend for two weeks any new vacation rentals in the State of Florida. The concern is people in some of these hot spots wanting to come here. Now’s not really the time to do that, so the vacation rentals will be suspended for two weeks. If you’re in one now, then finish and go home, but for any new rentals there’s going to be a suspension on that,” DeSantis said. The governor’s actions are established in
Executive Order 20-87. “I hereby order all parties engaged in rental of vacation rental properties, as defined in Florida Statutes, to suspend vacation rental operations. Vacation rentals are prohibited from making new reservations or bookings and shall not accept new guests for check-in for the duration of this order,” the order says. The governor’s directive includes any house, condominium or dwelling unit that is also a transient public lodging establishment as defined under Florida Statutes. The directive does not include hotels, motels, inns, resorts, non-transient public lodging establishments, time share projects or long-term rentals. The directive does not include rental stays for guests who are already occupying the rental unit or previously booked a stay and were scheduled to check in no later than Saturday, March 28. The order does not apply to those performing military, emergency, governmental, health or infrastructure response, or travelers engaged in non-vacation commercial activities. “DBPR shall revoke the vacation rental license of any party that violates this order or otherwise advertises vacation rental SEE VACATION RENTALS, PAGE 9
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Mayor requests temporary end to vacation rentals Mayor Judy Titsworth has asked local rental owners and agents to suspend new reservations for the time being. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – Mayor Judy Titsworth has issued an official request to stop all new vacation rentals in the city in response to the coronavirus pandemic. In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, Titsworth issued a letter March 25 to all vacation rental owners and agents in the city asking them to stop taking new reservations for the time being. The request does not affect reservations that were already made, though each vacation rental owner or agent may have different policies regarding reservations during this time. Titsworth’s request states that it’s in response to two executive orders issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis. One order requires all people entering Florida from an area with substantial community spread of the virus to self-isolate for 14 days upon entering the state. The states mentioned in the order include Connecticut, New York and New Jersey, and was later amended to add Louisiana.
The second order involves a public health advisory asking all people over age 65 to stay home and take other measures to limit their potential exposure to the virus. In response to Titsworth’s request to suspend vacation rental reservations, Barbara Sato, president of the Anna Maria Island Vacation Property Association, forwarded a letter stating that the group will be taking proactive steps for rental properties in Holmes Beach. Effective March 25 and continuing for three arrival weeks, the group agreed to not take any new reservations for vacation rental properties in Holmes Beach unless the reservation is for one month or longer. Existing reservations for people arriving from the states mentioned in DeSantis’ order are canceled for the next two weeks with the issue to be re-evaluated weekly. Also, for the next three weeks, the group of rental agents agreed to limit the occupancy in vacation rental units to no more than 10 confirmed guests. Members of the property association include Anna Maria Island Accommodations, Coastal Cottages, AMI Vacation Rentals, Duncan Real Estate, Fran Maxon Real Estate, Island Real Estate, Lizzie Lu’s Island Retreat and Sato Real Estate.
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Manatee County offers free breakfasts, lunches for kids
The Manatee County School Board wants to make sure that no local child goes hungry while schools are closed and learning is being done at home. The county is offering free meals for kids and teens ages 18 and under regardless of income. Now through April 15, parents can drive up to one of seven mobile feeding bus locations throughout the county and pick up lunch and a breakfast for the next day for their children at no cost. Parents can meet the mobile feeding bus from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at Southeast High School, 1200 37th Ave. E in Bradenton. Meal pick up is available from 11:30 to noon at Turner Chapel, 317 11th St. in Palmetto and Manatee Mobile Home Park, 2204 Manatee Ave. E. in Bradenton. Pick up is available from noon to 12:30 p.m. at Bradenton Village Apartments at 1302 Third St. W. in Bradenton. The mobile feeding buses will be at the Palmetto Youth Center, 501 17th St. W., and City Stop, 619 11th Ave. E in Bradenton, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The final mobile feeding bus stop is at Daughtrey Elementary School, 515 63rd Ave. E in Bradenton, from 1 to 1:30 p.m. All meal pickups are available Monday through Friday only. For more information, visit www.ManateeSchoolFood.net. On Anna Maria Island, Minnie’s Beach Café is offering free breakfast and lunch meals to kids. Parents can call the restaurant for more information at 941-778-4140. Minnie’s is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and is located at 5360 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach.
AME students ready to learn at home Anna Maria Elementary students will get their assignments at home and turn them in via computer until the Manatee County School Board reopens the school after the COVID-19 crisis abates. Last week, the students in Ms. Paul’s third grade class sent photos to her of them working in their new learning environment. They did this with an app, “Remind,” that keeps the teacher and parents in close contact. AME Principal Jackie Featherston got involved and sent a picture of her holding a sign that said, “Have fun learning online.”
Palm Sunday special notice Blessed palms will be available at St. Bernard Catholic Church for our parish families on the weekend of April 4-5. Baskets with blessed palms will be placed at all church entry doors on Saturday, April 4 from 2-4 p.m. and Sunday, April 5 from 9-11 a.m. Please continue to pray daily.
Sun reporters win awards Two Anna Maria Island Sun reporters have been named as finalists for three awards in the 2019 Florida Press Association Weekly Newspaper Contest; Joe Hendricks for local government reporting and Cindy Lane for environmental reporting and an environmental column. Awards will be presented at the Florida Media Conference on July 23 at the Westin Sarasota.
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The Roser Food Pantry is located at 511 Pine Ave. in Anna Maria.
Roser Food Pantry needs your help If you need food, set up an appointment to become eligible to receive food benefits. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – Serving Anna Maria Island residents and employees, the Roser Food Pantry in Anna Maria needs your help. Food pantry chairman Jack Brennan is asking those who can to help to bring any and all non-perishable food items, paper products and personal hygiene products to the Roser Memorial Community Church building at 512 Pine Ave. in Anna Maria Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. These items can also be brought to the Roser Food Pantry across the street at 511 Pine Ave. from 10:30 to noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Brennan said this is currently more of a supply issue than it is a financial issue, because the food pantry has had trouble recently
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Last week, the food pantry shelves were looking bare and in need of replenishment. purchasing the food and supplies it needs to distribute to those in need. Although the current need at this time is for non-perishable food items and supplies, financial contributions to the food pantry are also always welcome. Contributions can be made online by visiting www.RoserChurch.com and clicking on the “missions” link at the top. Donations can also be made by calling the church office at 941-778-0414.
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If you need food, call the church office at 941-778-0414 during regular business hours to set an appointment to visit the food pantry on a Monday or a Wednesday between 11 a.m. and noon or so. Island workers and residents who are not already signed up for food pantry benefits will be asked to fill out a short application and that will make you eligible to receive food pantry benefits.
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Mayor discusses the state of the city Mayor Judy Titsworth is keeping city leaders up to date with daily status of the city reports. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – Everyone may feel a little disconnected while social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, but Mayor Judy Titsworth is working to make sure that Holmes Beach residents stay connected to their city government. Titsworth is releasing daily updates on activities at city hall. The March 27 update gives the most up-to-date information on how things are working behind the closed doors of city hall. While city hall is closed to the public, allowing only essential city employees to enter, the rear entrance at the police station remains open for emergency access to Holmes Beach police officers. Right now, the only meetings being held are essential meetings, with the city’s parks and beautification committee, planning commission and city commission work sessions all canceled for the first half of April. The April 14
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The sign at Holmes Beach City Hall was changed the week of March 23 to read simply “Stay Home.” city commission meeting will be held via teleconferencing with login credentials supplied to the public via the city’s website. The mayor is continuing to update the city’s state of emergency and re-evaluate the extension on a weekly basis. HBPD officers are continuing their daily monitoring of the beaches. Currently, all public beaches are closed and city leaders are asking that anyone who does choose to go to the beach during the coronavirus pandemic gather in groups of 10 people or less, maintain a distance of 10-15 feet be-
tween groups and park legally. To help with the beach closure, Police Chief Bill Tokajer said that public parking has been reduced by 85-90% for beach parking and that police are enforcing the new restrictions. Titsworth said that code compliance officers are monitoring occupancy in city hotels, motels and vacation rentals. On March 25, Titsworth issued an official request to all vacation rental owners and agents along with hotel and motel management to ask them to cease taking new reservations at this time. She said that the response to this request has been primarily positive. Currently, code compliance officers are not conducting vacation rental certificate program inspections. The city’s public works department is working diligently to sanitize city hall, city offices and all city vehicles to help keep employees safe. The Holmes Beach building department is still open but is only accepting new permit requests through the city’s website. Inspections are still being conducted, with all city inspectors wearing personal protective equipment. Inspectors are considering video submittals for inspections on small permit proj-
I continue to urge all Island residents and guests to continue to practice social distancing,” Judy Titsworth Holmes Beach Mayor ects. Contractors have been asked to limit the number of workers on job sites to 10 or less. Anyone with questions about the new policies is asked to contact building department staff by email or by telephone at 941-708-5800. “I continue to urge all Island residents and guests to continue to practice social distancing,” Titsworth said in her March 27 update. “Everyone in our community has a very important job to do. That job is to assume you have COVID-19 and to not spread your germs. Please continue to wash your hands, use hand sanitizer and stay at home.”
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For information, call 941708-6130 City hall is currently closed to the public. All meetings will be held virtually. March 26, 6 p.m. – City Commission meeting April 3, 2 p.m. – Planning and Zoning Board meeting April 9, 2 p.m. – City Commission special meeting April 10, all day – City offices closed for Good Friday
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The Center of Anna Maria Island is closed. All Anna Maria Island churches are closed. The Island Branch Library is closed. Tingley Memorial Library is closed. All classes at area parks and recreation areas are closed though area parks and preserves remain open to the public including Grassy Point Preserve, Perico Preserve, Neal Preserve and Robinson Preserve.
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Seawall restoration on the way Commissioners approved the contracts to have the seawall along Marina Drive at the Waterline marina replaced. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – The failing seawall causing a lane of Marina Drive to be unstable for drivers is finally being scheduled for replacement along with another failing seawall in the city. During a March 24 virtual city commission meeting, commissioners voted unanimously not only to approve the two seawall restoration contracts but also easement agreements with the Waterline Marina Resort and Beach Club. One is a temporary easement to allow for the seawall restoration work to be done and the second is a permanent easement to allow for seawall maintenance at the city center seawall located along Marina Drive at the Waterline marina. The second seawall slated for restoration
work is located at 67th Street and Marina Drive behind the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Both seawall restoration projects were approved to be done with Duncan Seawall, Dock and Boat Lift LLC. The city center seawall project has a not-to-exceed contract amount of $265,910 and the 67th Street seawall project has a not-to-exceed contract amount of $29,990. The city center seawall, located along the east side of Marina Drive at the marina for the Waterline Marina Resort and Beach Club, has outlived its useful lifespan, according to City Engineer Lynn Burnett. Not only is the seawall failing, but she said the movement of water through the damaged seawall is pulling out sediment, causing the right lane of the adjacent roadway to become unstable. The traffic lane has been blocked to drivers for more than a year for safety reasons. The new 339-foot-long seawall is being built in front of the old seawall and will have a vinyl face so that sediment can’t be pulled through by water movement, ac-
cording to Burnett. Once completed, she said the new seawall will encroach 18 inches into the boat basin from the new seawall. Work on the seawall is expected to begin immediately and last approximately 70 days, concluding by June 30. The second seawall also has sediment moving through it, which has caused sinkholes in the small park area located behind it at the canal. The project is planned to be completed in the same way as the seawall replacement at city center, though this one involves only 22 linear feet of seawall which will be built in front of the existing seawall and extending 18 inches into the canal. “I think we got the best price possible and did a good job bidding this out,” Commissioner Kim Rash said of the two seawall projects. Burnett said that not only did Duncan Seawall come in lower than the other bidders on the two projects, but they also are the only company that was prepared to mobilize immediately to get the work done as quickly as possible.
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Local businesses lend a hand to the community With restaurants closed except for take-out and resources hard to find, some local businesses are helping the community out with groceries and free food for kids. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Local businesses are reaching out a helping hand to community members amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Minnie’s Beach Café, at 5360 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach, is offering free breakfasts and lunches to local kids in need. In addition, if anyone is having trouble finding fresh eggs, produce or any items other than paper goods, the staff at the café is willing to help. Call the restaurant with what you’re looking for and, if they have it, the staff is willing to sell supplies to the public. And if you need something but can’t get out and live locally, they’ll deliver your order to you. The restaurant also is offering freshly prepared food to-go. Minnie’s Beach Café can be reached at 941-778-4140. The restaurant is open
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A sample of the box of fresh, organic vegetables available from Worden Farms through Mar Vista and The Sandbar. for pickup from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. The Sandbar Restaurant and Mar Vista are both offering farm fresh organic produce boxes to the public. Each box of vegetables comes straight from Worden Farms and features an assortment of salad greens, root vegetables, culinary herbs, cooking
greens and other organic veggies. Each box is $30 with orders delivered to The Sandbar on Thursdays for pickup after 1 p.m. and to Mar Vista on Thursdays for pickup after 2 p.m. The vegetable boxes are farmer’s choice and cannot be customized. Both restaurants also have a menu
of freshly prepared dishes for pickup along with a selection of grocery items including eggs, cheese, fresh meat and seafood, pasta, fresh vegetables and bottles of wine, beer and liquor. For more information, or to place your order, visit www.marvistadining.com for orders at Mar Vista or www.sandbardining.com for orders at The Sandbar. Pickup from both locations is available daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mar Vista is located at 760 Broadway St. on Longboat Key. The Sandbar is at 100 Spring Ave. in Anna Maria. In Cortez, the Swordfish Grill and Tiki Bar also is offering not only some of the restaurant’s most popular dishes to-go but groceries, bait, ice, deli supplies and sandwiches, beer, wine and liquor for pickup by land or by boat. The food menu and available groceries change daily as do the groceries available which range from fresh vegetables to milk and eggs, seafood, deli meats and cheeses, fresh bread and even a few paper goods. The restaurant, located at 4628 119th St. W. or at mile marker 49 by boat, is accepting orders online at https://www.toasttab.com/ swordfishgrill/v3 or by phone at 941798-2035.
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opportunities during the duration of this order; and DBPR shall alert the state authorities to evidence of violations or attempts to violate this order,” the executive order says.
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On Tuesday, March 24, Murphy issued a vacation rental-related emergency order that took effect in the city of Anna Maria at 4 p.m. the following day. “There shall be no new reservations for an arrival date of March 26 through June 30 of less than 30 days. Reservations with an arrival date on or after July 1 are excluded from this order,” Murphy’s order says. “If a rental of 30 days or more during the period between March 25 and June 30 is cancelled before the end of the 30-day period, that vacation rental shall not be permitted to be made available for rental, or be rented, for the balance of that 30-day period,” the order says. According to the order, it is now considered fraudulent and unlawful to advertise a short-term vacation rental unit in Anna Maria that does not state all restaurants on Anna Maria Island are limited to takeout service only and all bars are closed. It is also considered fraudulent and unlawful to not include mention of the governor’s 14-day mandatory self-quarantine require-
ments that apply to visitors coming from specific states and cities. “This order is deemed necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the city of Anna Maria,” the order says. The order notes violations shall incur punishments that include but are not limited to the suspension or revocation of the vacation rental unit’s annual registration; removal of tenants; criminal penalties levied against the vacation rental owners and the rental management companies and their personnel. Every day of non-compliance will be punished by a $500 per day fine levied against the vacation rental owner and the rental management company. Murphy will review the emergency order every seven days to determine whether it needs to be lifted or continued. On Wednesday, March 25, Murphy sent city commissioners an email update. “Our city is the only one in the county with this type of order. I was on a conference call this afternoon with all cities and county officials in Manatee County. I was asked to explain our rationale for this order. I explained that part of our rationale was based upon reducing the churn of people coming into and out of Anna Maria weekly,” Murphy’s email said. The mayor’s email expressed concerns about visitors being at a higher risk of
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In a letter sent March 25 from Holmes Beach City Hall Mayor Judy Titsworth asked all vacation rental owners to not accept any more future reservations to help control the spread of COVID-19. infection while traveling; about potentially infected visitors using public facilities and visiting city beaches; and about potentially infected visitors being near Anna Maria residents, many of whom are senior citizens. “I acknowledge that there is pressure and displeasure with this order from some quarters. But I still feel this is in the very best interest of our community,” Murphy said in his email.
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On Thursday, Murphy and the city commission held their first virtual commission meeting. Joining the meeting by telephone, several out-of-state residents expressed concerns about their existing vacation rental reserva-
tions. Pennsylvania resident Rose Jordan said she and several other family members have reservations on Anna Maria Island for stays that begin April 18. Jordan said she was not sure which Island cities everyone is scheduled to stay in. “The order doesn’t apply to existing reservations. You have a legal right to come to the Island and stay,” Murphy said, not knowing what DeSantis would do the following day. Murphy cautioned that now is not a good time to travel and he noted the closures and restrictions placed on the Island’s bars and restaurants. Jordan and others also expressed concerns about some vacation rental companies not giving refunds to those who wish to cancel their reservations. Jordan said she was offered a credit that must be used during the 2020 calendar year. Jordan said due to their occupations, she and others in her party must reserve their vacation time far in advance and cannot make it back to the Island later this year. New York resident Marco Dipasquale said he is an Airbnb host and he noted Airbnb and VRBO hosts are giving refunds. “This is not sitting well with us,” Dipasquale said, noting this might be the “last straw” for him when it comes to doing business with some of the Island’s vacation rental companies.
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WMFR declares COVID-19 emergency BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
BRADENTON – West Manatee Fire Rescue commissioners declared a state of emergency for the district just in case they need to apply for FEMA funds once the COVID-19, or coronavirus, pandemic is over. Commissioners held an emergency meeting via teleconference March 26 and voted unanimously in favor of the state of emergency declaration. Commissioner Al Robinson was absent from the meeting and did not vote. Under the declaration of emergency, which ends once “the threat of this emergency and the effects of the disaster have passed” or if the board of commissioners rescinds the resolution declaring the emergency, new
emergency powers are granted to Chief Ben Rigney. Some of those powers include enacting any steps necessary for emergency preparation and disaster response, authorized related expenditures, making any emergency decisions necessary for the best interests of the district with consultation from the board chair and seek any applicable reimbursement from FEMA related to expenditures to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. Fire commissioners plan to meet next at 5 p.m. on April 21 for a budget work session with a regular meeting to follow at 6 p.m. Currently the meeting is planned to be held by teleconference. Instructions for the public to join the teleconference and agenda items will be available online prior to the meeting at www.wmfr.org.
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Public boat ramps in Manatee County closed The city of Sarasota closed its public boat ramps Sunday morning. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
MANATEE COUNTY – In response to the unfolding coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the public boat ramps in Manatee County are now closed to recreational boaters and charter captains. The Coquina South Boat Ramp in Bradenton Beach and the city-owned Riverside Boat Ramp in Palmetto remain open to commercial fishermen only. The boat ramp closures took effect Thursday morning, March 26. According to the Manatee County press release issued the previous evening, “Commercial fishing operations with a Florida Saltwater Products License (SPL) for commercial fishing will be allowed to launch at the two boat ramps.” Wednesday’s press release clarified erroneous information contained in the county’s Tuesday, March 24 press release that announced the boat ramp closures. “Only commercial fishing operations – those with a U.S. Coast Guard Six-Pack Captain’s License and a commercial fishing license – may use Coquina South boat ramp,” Tuesday’s press release erroneously stated. A six-pack license allows a charter captain to carry up to six passengers. When contacted Thursday morning, Manatee County Information Outreach Manager Nick Azzara confirmed the Coquina South Boat Ramp in Bradenton Beach and the Riverside Boat Ramp in Palmetto are currently open only to commercial fishermen who hold a Florida Saltwater Products License (SPL). Azzara also confirmed that charter fishermen are currently prohibited from using the public boat ramps.
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The North Coquina Boat Ramp in Bradenton Beach (left) and the Kingfish Boat Ramp in Holmes Beach (above) is closed until further notice.
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The South Coquina Boat Ramp is open to commercial fishermen daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Riverside Boat Ramp is open daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local and county law enforcement and code enforcement officers are stationed at the Coquina South and Riverside boat ramps. Those who wish to use these ramps are being asked to show their SPL license and provide their names and vessel numbers. Concrete barricades completely block the parking lot entrances and the boat ramps at the Coquina North Boat Ramp in Bradenton Beach and the Kingfish Boat Ramp in Holmes Beach. The Riverside Boat ramp has two ramps located side by side. One side is barricaded by large concrete blocks. After 3 p.m., a potable water truck or some other large city vehicle is pulled into place to block the other ramp for the remainder of the day.
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Local charter fishing captain Nate Weissman objects to the county’s decision to not include charter captains in the boat ramp exceptions. “The county itself has said we’re allowed to run charters. I don’t understand why
they’re excluding a segment of us that don’t regularly have their boats on a lift or in a marina. The governor stated that it’s OK for people to go boating and fishing as long as boats are 50 feet apart and there’s no more than 10 people aboard. Most of us keep our trips at four people or less. I don’t understand why we can’t use the ramps,” Weissman said. Holmes Beach resident and longtime charter fishing Captain Scott Moore said, “I would understand this aspect of the county’s decision if there’s a public health hazard with charter captains using the boat ramps. The county officials thought they were making a difference, but the governor’s decision on Friday is what really made a difference. The county made a decision that separated those who live on the water or have access to a private dock from those who depend on the public boat ramps to earn a living. One or two trips a week would keep them afloat. I also feel bad for the businesses that sell and rent boats. They shut down businesses that didn’t need to be shut down. I have no problem with them closing the ramps if they leave them open for commercial and charter fishermen,” Moore said.
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On Saturday evening, the city of Sarasota announced the closing of two city-owned public boat ramps.
According to the press release the city of Sarasota issued Saturday evening, the city-owned 10th Street Boat Ramps, the City Island Boat Ramps and the Bird Key Park parking lot were closing to the public at 6 a.m. on Sunday, March 29. When contacted Saturday evening, city of Sarasota Senior Communications Manager Jan Thornburg was asked if the Manatee County boat ramp closures impacted the city’s decision to close its public boat ramps. “We’ve seen an increase with boaters who aren’t following the CDC’s social distancing guidelines. We’re not sure where they are from,” she said. Thornburg was asked if commercial fishermen can still use the city-owned boat ramps. “Right now, the interpretation is that all commercial fishermen will be exempted. The city attorney may consider revising this emergency order to include this exemption,” Thornburg said. Thornburg was contacted again Sunday seeking further clarification as to what qualifies as a commercial fisherman. “Currently the interpretation is that any individuals who use their vessel to earn a living are exempted. The city attorney may refine this emergency order early next week if it’s deemed necessary,” Thornburg said.
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Reading champs The Anna Maria Elementary team recently won the Manatee County Schools “Battle of the Books” competition for the second time in a row. Pictured from left are AME Media Center Specialist Lynn McDonough and team members Kate Stembridge, Davanee West and Alexander Teich-Dilorenz.
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Fish in a barrel This great blue heron has learned to catch easy meals from unattended bait buckets on Anna Maria Island beaches.
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AMOB shuts it down for now The Anna Maria Oyster Bar is giving all its employee two weeks’ pay. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
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BRADENTON BEACH – The Anna Maria Oyster Bar (AMOB) at the Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach is closed until further notice. On Thursday, March 26, the restaurant group sent out an email from the desk of company president John Horne that announced all four AMOB locations would close the following day at 7 p.m. The AMOB closures ended the local restaurant company’s efforts to continue providing to-go services in accordance with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recent executive order that limits all Florida restaurants to takeout service only in response to the coronavirus pandemic. “We’ve tried to keep the doors open with the hopes of getting some tips in some of our staffs’ pockets, some hours for our kitchen staff and to serve the community with as little human contact as possible. Unfortunately, at this time, we think we’d all be better safely in our homes and actively participating in social distancing. We encourage you to use this time to keep your distance from as many people as possible.
The better we all are at social distancing, the quicker we can all get back to work and our country back to normal.” John Horne, Anna Maria Oyster Bar president The better we all are at social distancing, the quicker we can all get back to work and our country back to normal. Let’s all help ‘flatten the curve,’ ” Horne’s dispatch said. “We’ll be paying all our staff for the two weeks of lost hours in hopes that this will help all of us get through this unprecedented time in our lives. This decision was not an easy one, but it’s the best decision for our AMOB family, you, our guests, and our community. We’re looking forward to a time when we can hug, laugh and all sit together while drinking margaritas! Thank you to our community for the continuous support. AMOB will be here for you, just like you all are always here for us,” Horne’s dispatch said in conclusion.
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’ve resisted writing about the Covid-19 threat and how it affects fishing and our lives here in Florida. Until now. Why the change? I think it’s incumbent on everyone to have a frank discussion of the potential threat this disease poses and to attempt to disseminate some information and ideas about the possible effects of the pandemic on those who love the outdoors. If you’re like me - and I assume you are since you’re reading this column you try to get out and enjoy the Suncoast at every opportunity. The unusually long stretch of beautiful weather and clear blue waters increases the volume on that siren song. Herein lies the problem and the need for exercising what seems to be in short supply, personal responsibility and common sense. Consider the issue of boating and the closing of local boat ramps. While this move by local officials was deemed (correctly in my opinion) necessary to help stem the potential for the spread of the
Reel Time RUSTY CHINNIS disease, it’s far from a perfect or complete solution. For one, it isn’t and probably never could be equitable to all parties. While some commercial interests are allowed to use a couple of local launch locations, working guides can’t. Add to that equation the fact that many boaters have vessels on lifts and access to private ramps and the tip of an ominous “iceberg” looms large over the boating community. I’ve personally observed some troubling scenes this past week. On Saturday and Sunday hordes of boaters descended on popular spots like Passage Key, a restricted National Wildlife Sanctuary in Tampa Bay, and the Longboat Pass sandbar near Jewfish Key. While many
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Crowds on the sand bar in Longboat Pass on Sunday belie the potential for spreading Covid-19. boaters did respect the call to social distance, a distressing number of boaters did not, potentially endangering not only themselves but anyone they might come in contact with. This behavior threatens
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How Cute AMI Anna Maria Island’s cute factor is getting more delightful all the time - from a cow grazing at a Bradenton Beach ice cream shop to a crab-festooned cottage, a mailbox-holding flamingo and a miniature car in a golf cart space.
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Here are a couple of suggestions of ways to safely and responsibly appreciate the weather and outdoors we’ve been blessed with. If you own a boat and have access to the water, go out by yourself or with no more than one or two other anglers if you have a large boat. If you do fish with someone else remember how easily this disease spreads and follow CDC guidelines and take the proper precautions.
If you’re an Island resident, try walking the beach. Besides snook in the surf you might encounter pompano, flounder and redfish, especially around structure. The same goes for access points in the bay where you can wade the flats for redfish, trout, snook (catch and release only) and a host of other species. There are also the local bridges that provide access to some excellent fishing opportunities for all local species including Spanish
mackerel, which are excellent eating when prepared fresh. Whatever your passion, please be cognizant of the threat this disease poses if we are not vigilant. So far, we’ve been spared from the full effects of the global pandemic but I fear the worst is yet to come. How we conduct ourselves now can have far-reaching effects in the future. Of course, there’s the possibility that we might be spared the worst of the outbreak. I hope I’m wrong
about the threat, but I’d rather be wrong and safe than dismissive of the risk and reap the potential grim results. A quote by the fly fishing savant Lefty Kreh keeps coming to mind - “It’s only common sense, only common sense ain’t so common.” Please do your part, it could mean your life or the life of one you love.
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LISK: A whole lot of living in 51 years on Earth UNCLE FRED AND AUNT MARY ANN
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At various times in his life, Brad sold beer at Raymond James Stadium, delivered newspapers for the Tampa Tribune, worked with Donzi Marine and Wellcraft boats and sold 3M products as an industrial supplier before becoming a bartender. “In the last five years or so, he became an ordained minister. That was huge for him because growing up they always called my grandpa ‘Preacher Dave,’ ” Shane said. “I’m going to miss him. Anytime I had issues with anything he was always the first person I leaned on,” Shane said. Tanner said, “He was more than just a bartender. He was a person that helped out in the community. He was very smart. He taught me to treat others the way you want to be treated and to always listen before you speak. I’ll miss not being able to watch sports together and go to the games and go to the beach.”
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Brad’s sister, Summer Phillips, lives in Millsboro, Delaware. “He always took care of our family when I was growing up. He was 12 years older than I am and he always made sure I had a good Christmas, because our mom was a single mom and didn’t have a lot of money. He always took care of me and he took care of things when my mom couldn’t,” Summer said. “He lived his life the way he wanted. He was unapol-
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Tanner Pelkey Lisk, Brad Lisk and Shane Pelkey Lisk shared strong father and son bonds. ogetic for who he was, he stayed true to himself and he always told it like it was. And he always stuck up for those that needed it the most. He did that even in high school. He was friends with everyone. He wasn’t part of a certain group. He made everyone feel good about themselves and he made everyone feel welcome,” Summer said. Brad’s other sister, Stacey Lisk, lives in Los Angeles, California. “The thing I’m most proud of is Brad’s willingness to be of service, his empathy and his ability to rouse the troops,” Stacey said.
Brad’s uncle and aunt, Fred and Mary Ann Lisk, live in Delphos, Ohio. According to Fred, Brad was born in Lima, Ohio and spent the first few years of his life in Delphos before Brad’s family spent short periods of time in Kokomo, Indiana, and Rockford, Illinois. “Brad’s dad worked for Montgomery Ward, in sales.” Fred said. “You always heard how friendly Brad was, but he was a very intelligent man. When he was in the third grade, he had a teacher who told my wife that Brad was one of the brightest students she ever had. Brad never did his homework, so she’d have to keep him after school or during recess, but she said he knew all the answers and he didn’t have to study,” Fred said. “He was a very open and friendly person. He was very giving and would do anything for you. We always looked forward to seeing him when we came to Florida. We saw him five days before the heart attack. We spent a week with him,” Mary Ann said. “On Saturday night, he had a barbeque for us, his two boys and Lucy. That night was the last time we saw him. We left Sunday morning and we got the call from Shane Friday morning saying he’d had a very serious heart attack,” Fred said. “When we came to Florida, we always stayed with Brad. We always had a nice time, but this last time just seemed to be extra special. It was really a great time,” Mary Ann said. SEE LISK, PAGE 27
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ell here we are, it’s April 1st, April Fools’ Day and most of us are camping out in our homes while some of the best spring weather is outside our doors. Fortunately, this is Florida and you can still ride your bike, take a walk or run your boat even if the beach is closed. We of course have no idea when this is going to end and what effect it will have on the economy as a whole and specifically real estate values. We can assume there will be a serious impact which is really ironic in the face of the February Manatee County sales numbers which are spectacular. So let’s start with those numbers as reported by the Realtor Association of Sarasota & Manatee: The number of single-family homes closed up 2.8 percent with the median selling price up 8.9 percent to $325,000 and the average sale price up 4.8 percent to $407,940 from February last year. The median time to sale was 90 days down
Castles in the Sand LOUISE BOLGER 7.2 percent and the month’s supply of properties was only 3.4 months down 24.4 percent. Condos closed 40.1 percent more properties in February compared to last year. The median sale price was $210,000 up 11.1 percent and the average sale price was $245,303 up 7.7 percent. Time to sale was 39 days down 42.6 percent from last February which was 68 days. And the month’s supply of properties was 4.5 months down 10 percent. An interesting side note was the number of cash buyers which was up 22.4 percent for single family homes and 15.7 percent for condos. It almost doesn’t need to be said that
March’s numbers won’t be anywhere near February’s, if they were believe me no one would be happier. There are some modifications the government and the Florida Realtors’ Association are making to help homeowners and buyers and sellers. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are suspending foreclosures and evictions of homeowners behind on their mortgages and at risk of losing their homes. The 60-day suspension affects about 182,000 homeowners who are in different stages of foreclosure. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) are also suspending foreclosure actions for 60 days. In addition, borrowers affected by the coronavirus outbreak could reach out to their mortgage servicer for help in suspending payments for a period of time. Finally, The Florida Realtors’ Association have released a new contract extension addendum that allows for time periods and dates to be extended as a re-
sult of the pandemic in the event the parties to the contract would like to extend the terms of the contract. Delays could be caused by travel restrictions, self-imposed and/or governmental required isolations, closure of offices that fund and close transactions as well as inactions of homeowners’ and condominium associations. Some of the extension options are: closing date, financing period, inspection period, title cure period, feasibility study period, due diligence period, homeowners’/condominium association approval and a provision for a loan-approved buyer should things change on the lenders’ side as a result of the pandemic. I hope everyone is adhering to the Coronavirus guidelines and not gathering in groups, staying home if you’re sick or older with underlying health issues and washing your hands on a regular basis. My personal best wishes to everyone to stay safe and healthy and be patient until our lives get back to normal.
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OBITUARIES Brad Lisk Brad "BchBum" Lisk was born in Lima, Ohio on May 29, 1968 and he passed away on March 25, 2020 in in Bradenton, Florida. Brad was preceded in death by his parents, Dave Lisk and Paula Jenkins. He is survived by his two sisters, Stacey Lisk and Summer Phillips, as well as his twin sons, Shane and Tanner Lisk. Brad Lisk was an Island legend, a pirate at heart and wise beyond his years. More importantly, he was a loving and caring father. Brad’s passion for Mountain Dew, the beach, Little League Baseball, women and rock 'n' roll will never be forgotten. Peace, love and happiness was his way of life and he will truly be missed by his community. Celebration of life and/or memorial service plans will be announced later. Until we meet again... “Hang Loose.”
Linda Kinney Kirchner Accatatta Linda Kinney Kirchner Accatatta died at her home in Florida on March 24, 2020. Born on January 15, 1947 in Easton, PA, she had lived in Hunterdon
County, NJ her whole life until moving to Perico Island, FL. In 2006 Mrs. Accatatta graduated from Delaware Valley Regional High School and went on to attend Mercer Hospital School of Nursing. She was an administrative assistant to the superintendent at Kingwood Township School District for 25 years before retiring in 2005. Prior to that, she worked at Agway Petroleum for 5 years in Flemington, NJ. She was a long-time member of the Frenchtown Presbyterian Church, serving as Deacon for 6 years and as a member of the Presbyterian Women Society. She was also an affiliated member of Roser Memorial Community Church in Anna Maria, Florida. She was a member of the Holland Township Woman’s Club. She was a girls’ softball coach at Riegel Ridge and Assistant Scoutmaster of the Holland Township Boy Scouts. She worked on the Hunterdon County Election Board and was a member of the Newcomers Club of Holland and Vice President for 1 year in charge of programs. She delivered Meals on Wheels for a number of years. In Florida she was involved with the community Book Club, Mahjongg Players, and the Game Night. She is survived by her loving husband, Anthony Accatatta, who brought her happiness, laughter and good times; daughter, Dr. Michelle Jackson and husband, Brendan; 4 grandsons, Bennett, Lyle, Van, & Nash
of Bend, Oregon; son, Dr. Bob Kirchner and his wife, Paige; a grandson, Rye, and granddaughter, Zoe of Steamboat Springs, Colorado; two step-daughters, Janice Chemidlin and husband, Matthew; step-granddaughter, Angela and step-grandson, Scott of Montgomery, New Jersey; Annette Henderson and her husband, Michael; a step granddaughter, Elizabeth and twin step grandsons, James and Samuel also of Montgomery, New Jersey. She was predeceased by her parents, Doris (Peach) and Harry (Popcorn) Kinney. She enjoyed traveling overseas and throughout the United States. She was able to visit five continents during her travels. She especially liked to play bridge and Mahjongg and was an avid reader. All Services will be private for the family. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Frenchtown Presbyterian Church, PO Box114, Frenchtown, NJ 08825. Condolences may be made to www. brownandsonsfuneral.com.
David Teitelbaum David Teitelbaum 81, of Palmetto, FL. formerly of New York, died March 22, 2020; survivors include his son Mitchell, daughter Wyndi, grandchildren Austin, Brandon and Ashley; daughter-in-law Joanna Petriccione
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BOATERS: adapting to restrictions FROM PAGE 1
public boat ramps in Manatee County closed, with some exceptions granted to commercial fishermen. Manatee County officials also closed Beer Can Island, a popular spot for boaters to beach their boats near the Longboat Pass Bridge. On Sunday, the city of Sarasota closed its public boat ramps, with exceptions provided to those who use their vessels to earn a living.
SATURDAY ON THE WATER
With the FWC executive order and the Manatee County boat ramp closures already in effect, many recreational boaters gathered legally offshore of Jewfish Key on Saturday afternoon near the south end of Bradenton Beach and the north end of Longboat Key. From the vantage point of the Longboat Pass Bridge, there appeared to be fewer boats in the Jewfish Key area than what was witnessed on Sunday, March 22. And the boats gathered were less densely clustered and more spread out than they were during the previous weekend. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit was patrolling the Intracoastal Waterway near Jewfish Key on Saturday and there were no boats beached at Beer Can Island. At the north end of Anna Maria Island, boaters gathered offshore near the City Pier and the Rod & Reel Pier in Anna Maria, and large numbers of boaters gathered near Passage Key, north of Anna Maria Island.
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3/19, suspicious incident, 63rd Street Boat Ramp. The officer responded to the boat on a report of two white males walking around the parking lot with flashlights. He watched as one subject in an SUV took off at
a high of speed and stopped the vehicle few blocks away, got out and started running. A second officer chased, but lost him. The first office questioned the suspect who didn’t run. While speaking with the subject, the officer spotted a white pickup in the lot. He asked dispatch to check out the truck and they found it was stolen. The subject said they were there because the other subject’s girlfriend’s vehicle had broken down and she needed a ride. The two were released. A couple of hours later, the police received a call from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office that Onstar had tracked a stolen truck . Dispatch told the deputy they had already found it.
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3/22. Property found, Car Wash, 5804 Marina Drive. One hundred dollars in counterfeit money was found and turned in to police. 3/24, possession of marijuana, less than 5 grams and paraphernalia, 300 block of 55th Street. Police found pot, two bongs and two grinders in a backpack while answering a breaking and entering complaint. They found five juveniles swimming in the pool drinking and smoking marijuana. Police called their parents. 3/24,driving without a license, habitual offenderß. 700 Manatee Ave. The officer noticed a man driving an unregistered golf cart on the sidewalk, and stopped the driver. He was arrested
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Bridge Street Pier restrooms closed The public restrooms at the foot of the Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach are closed until further notice as part of the city’s ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic. The Bridge Street Pier and the floating public day dock next remained open as of Monday afternoon.
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A recipe for life – and death
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aving owned businesses on Anna Maria Island for the last three years has been a life lesson. Only in preparing for this piece do I realize I was destined for the experience. I do not know what things were like prior to 2017, but from what I have been told the events impacting the Island and our way of life have been increasing in intensity. When we left the west coast of Canada in favor of AMI, our friends and family asked us why we would choose to move to a place that is so threatened by hurricanes. My immediate answer was that unlike earthquakes, hurricanes are able to be forecast, and you can get out of their way. What I hadn’t contemplated was how unnerving it is to wait for their exact path. That was the case when Hurricane Irma narrowly missed Anna Maria Island in the fall of 2017. We were barely 9 months into our ownership of our Island businesses and fearful our investment would be lost. I did the only thing I know how – hope for the best but prepare for the worst. This level headed, keep moving forward attitude is the result of my upbringing. My mother
immigrated to Canada in 1952 and my father in 1953. They left family behind in war-torn Europe to start a new life. My dad was the second oldest of 10 children and the family needed money. He knew he would have more opportunity to work in Canada and send money back home. Like every storybook romance, these two adventurous soles met in a new country, fell in love and got married on August 17, 1957. They worked hard - my dad during the day and my mom several nights a week. My mom would hand my brother and I off to my dad as he came in the door, and she raced out the door to make it to her job on time. We had a solid and loving upbringing in a very practical household. We rarely went out for dinner, we weren’t showered with toys and gifts, but we were loved. And we witnessed our parents’ daily efforts of working hard, being kind and compassionate to others and saving for a rainy day. When Irma was approaching, I had to do something. Obviously I was hoping for the best but had to plan accordingly. Not yet knowing her trajectory, I started boarding up the windows at Hurricane Liquors and Hurricane Hanks. I wanted to protect our contents and our livelihood just like my dad would have done for us. I will never forget a negative post on our Facebook page that someone wrote. While I can’t recall
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Mathae familly Derrick, Brian, Theresa and Emil the comment verbatim, it was something to the effect “look at the dumb Canadians overreacting.” To be honest, I was crushed, thinking to myself why would someone feel the need to publicly share such a negative comment, and why do they even have an opinion on what I am doing in the first place? My mom and dad always told me to keep my nose out of other’s business. Why wasn’t this person doing the same? None the less I did what I felt was appropriate in the situation, and I am glad I did. In 2018, we were facing another threat to our businesses in the form of a lack of customers due to red tide. Fortunately, we had just over a year under our belt of owning the businesses. That was enough time for me to save for the rainy day we were experiencing. Mom and dad
taught me that for every dollar you make, some of it has to go in the bank. For those who have visited Hanks, you will recall that we have been making gradual updates to the restaurant as our budget allows. Now we find ourselves in 2020 in the midst of one the world’s most difficult challenges in generations. It’s not something I could have ever contemplated. All I can do is what I always do. Adapt, plan ahead and hope for the best. We immediately changed our customer experience to single use menus, salt, pepper and all condiments. Several years ago we switched to a stringent sanitation practice of single use sanitary wipes on customer facing surfaces. I was relived that I had a sufficient supply to continue our operations. However, as the situation
worsened I had to think not about myself, but about our employees and our customers. Social distancing was becoming the buzz word around the world. I made the incredibly difficult decision to change Hanks to a take-out and delivery only model during the virus outbreak. Choosing to do the right thing as opposed to the profitable thing is another trait I learned from my parents. We weren’t rich, but we were comfortable and happy. I love my parents with all my heart. They have taught me well. This has been a difficult spring for our family as my mother’s dementia progressed quite rapidly since Christmas. I have been very fortunate that I have been able to spend as much time as I have with both my mom and dad these last few months, travelling back and forth frequently. This past Friday, I realized that I wouldn’t be able to see them for some time, as I have to stay here and continue working hard and planning ahead. The virus has changed the world, and I need to do something. The fears I silently expressed to myself have come true. My mother passed away this morning, and I wasn’t able to say goodbye to her or comfort my father. I’m gutted. I know I will heal and will remember her for the inspiration she was, the love she showed to us and everyone around her. I will continue to walk in her footsteps.
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IN LOVE WITH LUCY
Brad and Holmes Beach resident Lucy Spoon were a couple for the past three and a half years, and they were friends for two years before that. Lucy works at Siesta Beach in Sarasota as a member of the Sarasota County Beach Patrol. She was working Monday afternoon when she shared her thoughts on Brad. “He was so proud of me when I got this job. Right now, he would be making fun of me for getting paid to go play on a Jet-Ski when everyone else is out of a job,” Lucy said. “He was my guardian angel on Earth. I’ve always been super naïve and innocent, and he was the opposite, so he protected me. I always called him my ‘sweet angel.’ I know nobody thinks of him that way because he was always such a smart-ass and every other word was the F-word. He was the kindest person I’ve ever known, besides my little boy, Michael Dean,” Lucy said. “Michael Dean and Brad used to play and do boy’s night out and go get McDonald’s, play Nerf Ball, watch funny shows and movies and do all the guy stuff. Brad called Michael ‘Squid’ and he took him to baseball games, helped him with his basketball, taught him how to play Frisbee and helped him with his math and reading homework. He was so good at that and he was very helpful with my son,” Lucy said. “Brad was the kindest, most loving person. He was always about protecting the underdog. He was a big activist, helping with the benefits and giving away Publix gift cards during the holidays. And he never wanted to take credit for it, he always wanted to be anonymous,” Lucy said. “One day he was walking past the Art Guild gallery next door and he saw a picture of a mermaid in the window. It was me. I used to model as a mermaid. My pictures are all over the gallery as a mermaid and he’s obsessed with mermaids. He would tell his customers he was dating a mermaid. I was his mermaid,” Lucy said. “I’m going to miss not being able to hold him, hug him, kiss him and talk to him ev-
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Above, Brad Lisk coached baseball at the community center in Anna Maria for many years. Left, Brad and Lucy Spoon dressed to the nines when they attended the Elton John concert in Tampa in 2019. Below, Brad loved the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, even in their lean years.
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ery day. I’m going to miss the trips we were meant to take together to Italy and Spain. Those were the two places he wanted to go to before he died. Unfortunately, he’ll have to go there as a spirit now. “He was the best friend, the best lover, the best everything. I’m going to miss my soul mate. I’m going to miss going to concerts with him. I’ll miss his beautiful soul,” Lucy said.
“He had his first heart failure six months after we started dating. Heart failure runs in his family. The last day we spent together was that Thursday afternoon. Michael Dean was there, and they played video games together. I gave him a hug and a kiss when I left. He called me at 7:22 a.m. Friday morning and said, ‘Baby, baby I need help.’ I was on my way to his house and the last thing he said to me was, ‘I’m so sorry, I’m so sorry.’ And that was it. He was never able to breath on his own after that. They were already doing CPR when I showed up at his house,” Lucy said. “I couldn’t go to the hospital because of the coronavirus. When I knew he was not going to make it, I talked to his doctor and said please let me see him. I got to see him for an hour on Saturday talking to him, kissing him and that was last time I saw him,” Lucy said.
A FRIEND TO ALL
In his dual roles as an ordained minister and a family friend, Brad presided over the celebration of life for Anna Maria Island Sun Co-Publisher Maggie McGinley-Field after she passed away in 2019. “Brad was one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met. In my time of loss, he comforted me. His presence at Maggie’s service was
something I will never forget,” Sun Publisher Mike Field said. Monkey Bus owner Roque Pastorius said, “Brad loved the Island, the local sports teams, his family, his friends and chilling on the beach. His big, friendly smile and his ability to speak for others will be missed.” Bradenton resident Nadia Tryciecky said, “Brad truly made everyone feel special in their own way. He’d slide you your favorite drink as you walked in and give you a huge hug or sarcastic comment. He will be so missed by all of us.” Holmes Beach resident David Zaccagnino said, “Brad was a friend to everyone and always ready to help anyone that needed it.” Bradenton Beach resident Gayden Shell recently lost her son, Kyle Shell, who was friends with Brad. “We have lost another islander – one that had the kindest heart and welcomed you with open arms anytime he saw you. He was so proud of his sons and he was a great father. Brad always made sure I was OK, and he gave Kyle an opportunity to explore his music talents in different ways at D Coy Ducks. I had the utmost respect for Brad. He never wanted anyone to know how ill he was, and he was always all about the other person,” Shell said.
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district 4 Protect from theft, in a way 5 High-end watches 6 Barn __ 7 Appropriate prefix for an embezzler? 8 Guiding beliefs 9 Spring harbinger 10 Memo opener 11 Guides with scales 12 Tanning time on the Riviera 13 Smidgen 14 Trademarked refrigerant 15 Decorative greenery 22 Pregame managerial decision 23 Complicated 24 Cheerleader's asset 25 Makeup-applying aid 26 Toy brand with a Taj Mahal set 27 2001 Apple debut 28 Approach 29 Like most labor rates 30 Squeak (out) 33 Short stories? Answers to 03-25-20 Crossword Puzzle.
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SENIOR WIFE & HUSBAND available to house sit on ANNA MARIA ISLAND. Call 314-277-2888 FACE PAINTER/PORTRAIT ARTIST Island student artist, reasonable price for parties, events, and special portraits. Call/text Lillian 210-380-9691 THE BEST VOLUNTEER position on the island. The AMI Historical Museum needs docents and bread makers. Call Lynn at 813758-3234 or lbrennan47@ gmail.com ROSER FOOD BANK needs donations of cash and non-perishable food, PAPER & PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS. Donations boxes are located at the Church, Moose Club, and Walgreen’s.
CARPET CLEANING QUALITY COUNTS. CARPET cleaning. Upholstery cleaning. Tile & grout cleaning. Island's favorite cleaner. Manatee Chamber Member. Great price/free estimates. Call 941-7561082
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COMMERCIAL SALES, RENT & LEASE ESTABLISHED RETAIL BUSINESS for sale on AMI. 250k plus inventory. Long term lease possible. $4200. a month plus low cam fees. Sharon Hightower RE/MAX Alliance Group 941-330-5054 Email to sharonsellsbeaches@ yahoo.com 13 UNIT RESORT: $3,999,900 Bradenton Beach on Gulf Dr. WAREHOUSE: 9300 sq ft possible Machine Shop w/ Heavy Duty Elect. Or Car Storage. So many Possibilities. Near SRQ Airport. $595,000. Island Real Estate call Alan Galletto 941-232-2216
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EMPLOYMENT THE AWARD-WINNING ANNA MARIA ISLAND SUN, a weekly newspaper on Florida’s Gulf Coast, (https://amisun. com; www.facebook. com/AnnaMariaIslandSun), is looking for a freelance reporter/ photographer to cover events on this tourismdriven island. The ideal candidate will have reporting and photography experience at a community newspaper and have some experience writing for a news website. Local residents or those with previous local knowledge and willing to relocate here a plus. Resumes and cover letters may be emailed to news@amisun.com or by U.S. Postal Service to The Anna Maria Island Sun, P.O Box 1189, Anna Maria, FL 34216, attention: Mike Field, publisher.
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS TILE! TILE! TILE! All variations of tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship. Prompt, reliable, many Island references. Free estimates. Neil 941-726-3077 RENOVATION SPECALIST ALL carpentry repairs, Wash Family Construction, locally owned and operated CBC 1258250 Call 941-7250073. KERN CONSTRUCTION NEW Homes & Remodel. Design/Build. Since 1968. License # CRC1327296. Call Jerry Kern 941-7781115 www.kernconstructioninc.com
GET’R DONE DRYWALL, INC Specializing in Remodels & Repairs. Island Resident for 18 years. Call Neil Cell 941-962-1194 LIGHTHOUSE PROPERTY INNOVATIONS LLC State Certified General Contractor (Lic. #CGC 1515821) New Construction, Renovations & Additions. Call 941-266-7500 MASTER CARPENTER. Decks-Docks-FencingStairs & Railing. Free Estimates. Handyman Work. Call Richard 941448-3571 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. HOME MAINTENANCE. Tile and Laminate installation. Popcorn ceiling removal, Drywall repair, texturing and painting. Call 941-7259876 COASTAL INTERIORS Trim, paint, repairs and more 27yrs experience Local 786-318-8585
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MOVING & STORAGE MARTIN’S MOVING YOUR Island movers! Offering dependable, competitive rates. No hidden costs. 941-809-5777.
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. Paperhanging/removal Faux finishes. Interior painting. Mary Bell Winegarden 941-794-0455 PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SERVICES. Prompt & Reliable. Island Resident. Quality Workmanship. Interior/Exterior. Also minor repairs & carpentry. Free written detailed estimates. Bill Witaszek 941-307-9315 CUSTOM PAINTING, Residential-Commercial, Interior/Exterior Professional quality work for over 40 years. Free estimates. Call Larry at 941-400-8754. References available. DONALD PERKINS PAINTING LLC fully insured. 30 years experience. Many Island references. Call 941-7057096
POOL SERVICES FOUR SEASONS POOL SERVICE AND CHEMICAL SERVICES. Certified Pool Operator. 10 + 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
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REAL ESTATE HOMES & CONDOS FOR SALE CANAL FRONT HOMES Holmes Beach – GULF FRONT CONDOS Gulf Place, L’Plage, Vista Grande, SPW, 5400 – DUPLEXES & MORE Island Real Estate ASK Alan Galletto 941232-2216 IMMACULATE WATERFRONT HOME 520 Kumquat Dr. 4BD/5BA 3928sf Coastal Beauty! Prime location on AMI. $2,750,000 Call Charles Buky Coldwell Banker 941-228-6086
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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 28 years. Proven track record brings you results! 941-725-1589
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY April 5 1pm-4pm. 7920 4th Ave W. Bradenton. Pine Bay Forest Condo. Gorgeous 1300 sq.ft. 2BR/2BA Condo. Completely remodeled. Beautiful coastal glam style with vinyl plank floors. Recessed lighting. Brand New Kitchen. Custom Touches like barn wood slider doors. MOVE RIGHT IN. $225,000 Call 941-7136531
MOBILE HOME in 55+ community 1975 Fully furnished, excellent rental history, 1BR/1BA, 50 steps from beach. $72,500. Call 813-6793561 2BR/2BA GULF FRONT Condo. Fabulous view rarely on the mkt.! Sun Plaza West. $749,000 COMPLETELY REMODELED gorgeous condo with Peek of Gulf. $600,000 firm. RIVER DISTRICT Homes Bradenton. $300,000 start ! Very cool historical area. PERICO ISLAND Patio Home. private pool. Close to AMI! $369,000 Brenda Boyd May Broker/owner Boyd Realty LLC. 941-730-8589 www.boydrealty.com
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RENTALS: ANNUAL HOLMES BEACH, elevated nice 2BR/2BA duplex a block to the beach. Updated kitchen with washer and dryer included, all tile floors, large carport and storage area, nice front deck to enjoy the sunsets. $1,800/mo. immediate occupancy, non smoking. Call Paige Rogers 513-382-1992 paige@teamduncan.com Duncan Real Estate
ANNUAL RENTALS WANTED! We have well qualified tenants for beach and mainland annual rentals, Full management or Finders fee. Call today for details. Ask for Paige DUNCAN REAL ESTATE 941-7790304 www.teamduncan. com 2BR/1BA GROUND LEVEL condo in Bradenton Beach. $1400/mo. 1st, last, and security. $150 application fee which requires HOA approval. 2BR/2BA FURNISHED gulf-front 8 month lease starting May 1, 2020 $2750/mo. Call A Paradise 941-778-4800 WARES CREEK AREA 2216 8th Ave W. Cute 2BR/2BA House fenced yard $1450/mo. Available Now. 3BR/2BA on Wares Creek $1750/mo Available NOW. First, & 1 ½ security deposit. Credit check required. Call 941-809-2488 HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX 2BR/1BA 2 blocks to beach. Washer/Dryer hook ups, I Year lease. $1300/ mo First, 1 &1/2 months security deposit. Available April 15. Credit check required. Call 941-809-2488
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ANNUAL RENTAL BUGALOW with mini-loft. Vaulted ceilings. Utilities included, Washer/Dryer. Steps to Beach. Pets considered. $1395/mo. First, Last & Security. Call 941-741-1096 SMUGGLERS LANDINGS. CORTEZ 2BR/2BA/2CG. Overlooking Canal.1400s.f. , unfurnished, with 2 pools, 40ft boat slip. $1900/mo. Available May 1. Call 770883-3561 ANNUAL RENTALHOLMES BEACH 1BR/1BA 2 blocks to beach. Nice back yard. $1,200/mo. No pets. Contact Fran Maxon Real Estate 941-778-2307 for details. ANNUAL RENTALS IN HOLMES BEACH- 1BR/1BA, $950/mo. ground floor, part of a triplex, 2 blocks to the beach, no dogs, no washer/dryer hookups. 1st, last and sec dep, $45 app fee. Contact Dolores Baker Real Estate 941-778-7500 for more details. ANNUAL 2BR/2BA furnished or unfurnished all updated available now Call 551-427-0248
RENTALS: SEASONAL & VACATION TIFFANY PLACE Gulf Front Condo for Rent Incredible views from living room and master bedroom. 2BR/2BA Green Real Estate Call 941-778-0455
GREAT RATES! Weekly, Monthly. 3BR/2BA NW Bradenton. Call Grace 941-201-2190 ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fl Condos. Pool beach access, fully equipped $650-$800/ wk REDEKERCONDOSonAMI.com 941-704-7525 LAST MINUTE CANCELLATION Bradenton Beach available NOW 2BR/2BA all updated Weekly or monthly. Call 551-427-0248. 04/01/20-1/31/2021
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