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Tourist tax $$ proposed for beaches BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com
The Manatee County Tourist Development Council voted Monday to recommend that county commissioners approve $750,000 annually for beach renourishment and maintenance, and $60,000 for a structural study of the Anna Maria city pier from county resort tax funds. To increase funding for future beach renourishment projects, Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Director Elliott Falcione and Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Director Charlie Hunsicker proposed shifting $575,000 in resort tax funds currently allocated for beach maintenance in the “beach penny” to another part of the resort tax budget. The resort tax is collected from owners of accommodations rented for six months or less who charge the tax to their renters, primarily tourists. see TOURISt tax, page 39
Building dept. inquiry sought From left, Joey Lester accepts the Community Center’s Lifetime Achievement Award from Executive Director Cindy Thompson and presenter Darcie Duncan.
Chuck and Joey Lester were given the Lifetime Achievement Award for Humanitarian Service. BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – From the dazzling decorations to the delightful gourmet food, this year’s Silver Affaire to Remember was one to remember. Fun was the order of the evening as Islanders came
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Mayor asks to let the new building official investigate and report back to the board. BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com
out in their finery to socialize with friends and dance the night away to the tunes of MPiRE. People got in the spirit of bidding on the silent auction items by cell phone until the Wi-Fi went down, but no one seemed to mind doing it the old fashioned way with pencil and paper. While guests were enjoying dinner, Directors Cindy Thompson and Kristin Lessig recognized some special people including Sandee Pruett, who is retiring
HOLMES BEACH – City Commissioner Pat Morton called for a formal investigation of the building department after hearing complaints from resident Dick Motzer at Tuesday’s meeting. Motzer said the building department is in violation of the state building code and national electric code due to allowing swimming pools to be built too close to electric lines. “Who has been approving the installation of
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Board approves Phase I of parking plan Phase I includes two test areas – one across from the elementary school and one at the city’s north end. BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – Proponents of banning parking in the city’s rights of way, claimed success last week when city commissioners agreed to two test areas for the plan. “We don’t want to exclude people from going to the beach, we just want to direct them to the right spots where there’s public parking,” Congestion Committee Chair Jayne Christenson said. “On those streets that don’t have parking signs yet, let’s put them up so people know where they can park.” Island Congestion Committee member Richard Brown said the committee is recommending a phased approach for the plan. Phase I would be White Avenue to 79th Street from Gulf Drive west and 52nd to Manatee Avenue from Gulf Drive west. “By using a phased in approach we will learn fromm any issues that arise in a timely manner with minimal impact to the community and city staff,” he said.
Chair Judy Titsworth said the mayor and meets the following criteria: want visitors.” police chief did a survey of streets in the • Has a current vehicle registration to a Brown noted that most people who go to Phase I areas, and Christenson said that’s the beach leave by 5 p.m. Holmes Beach address; why the committee picked those areas. Peelen asked if neighborhoods could • Presents proof of property ownership (See survey results on this page.) opt out, and Petruff said she could put lanby an individual, not an LLC or trust, plus Mayor Bob Johnson said he also has guage in the ordinance to address that, but a vehicle registration; data for every block and street west of pointed out, “We want it to be enforceable • Presents a lease agreement of longer Palm Drive, but it is not formatted. and not complicated.” than 30 days plus a vehicle registration. “I’m really pleased at the new direction Commissioners instructed Petruff to Titsworth suggested making no parkthe committee has taken, the phasing,” draft an ordinance, and Petruff said she ing hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and said, Commissioner Jean Peelen said. would add the condo area into Phase I. “It make it more balanced for people who “We may never go beyond Phase I, but we can learn a lot along the way.” Christenson said The counts of vehicles parked 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. one of the four time periods. she received a letter on streets in the two Phase 1 The number listed as count is The percentages are the percent from the president areas were taken from March the highest number of vehicles of the available parking spaces of the Island Village 27 through Easter weekend at parked on streets there during those vehicles represent. Condominium Association asking to be Manatee Public Beach north to 52nd Street (327 parking spaces) included in the plan. Dates 3/27 3/28 3/29 3/30 3/31 4/1 4/2 4/3 4/4 4/5 Who can get a Count 13 17 55 72 117 81 117 131 134 119 Percent 4% 5% 17% 22% 36% 25% 36% 40% 41% 36% decal? Peelen asked who could get a decal to 79th Street to White Avenue (65 parking spaces) park in the Phase I areas, and ChristenDates 3/27 3/28 3/29 3/30 3/31 4/1 4/2 4/3 4/4 4/5 son said any qualiCount 15 11 13 19 16 21 9 29 18 26 fied city resident that Percent 23% 17% 20% 29% 25% 32% 14% 45% 28% 40%
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BB recall forum May 6 The League of Women Voters of Manatee County (LWV) will host and moderate a recall election candidates’ forum on Wednesday, May 6. Featuring Bradenton Beach Mayor Bill Shearon and Vice Mayor Jack Clarke, the forum will take place at Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Dr. N., at 6:30 p.m. On behalf of the LWV, the Sun and other news organizations will be accepting questions for the candidates, which will be forwarded to the LWV as has been requested. The LWV will screen all questions in advance and select the ones they feel are most appropriate and applicable for this event. Sun readers can e-mail their questions to jhendricks@amisun.com. There will be no questions from the floor and forum attendees will not be given an opportunity to submit questions on the day of the event. The forum is expected to last approximately 45 minutes, and the candidates will be invited to remain to speak with attendees afterwards.
Benderson fined for music Holmes Beach Code Enforcement Officer David Forbes fined the Benderson Development Company $250 for playing music past 10 p.m. at its Anna Maria Island Centre. “I have since received three complaints from residents across the street from the plaza regarding music during the daytime hours,” Forbes said in a memo to Police Chief Bill Tokajer. “Sgt. McGowin has previously responded to a similar complaint and took decibel readings, which were well under the allowable limit, pursuant to the noise ordinance.” Forbes recommended taking decibel readings over a period of a week or two to determine when and if they exceed the allowable limit.
Attorney reports on marijuana bill City Attorney Patricia Petruff reported to Holmes Beach city commissioners that there is a medical marijuana bill in the state legislature that prevents local governments from determining the location of cultivation facilities. “To me, that means I can set up a grow house anywhere in your city,” she explained. “It only allows us to determine the number and location of retail dispensaries.” “We might have come across the one thing that can make more money on these lots than rentals,” Chair Judy Titsworth quipped, causing the audience to erupt in laughter. “I would much rather be next door to a grow house than a 15-bedroom home.”
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APRIL 22, 2015
Commissioner asks to eliminate Center contribution
The mayors of Anna Maria and Holmes Beach continue to meet with Center officials. BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – Commissioner Jean Peelen last week asked commissioners to vote to no longer contribute to the Island Community Center. “My take on what is happening there is that we don’t get answers when we ask,” she said. “We don’t get discussion; we get lectured. There’s no dialogue, and they’re arrogant and don’t seem to care that we withhold our $22,500.” The city donated $22,500 this year, while the city of Anna Maria donated $16,000 and the city of Bradenton Beach donated $250. However, Mayor Bob Johnson said he planned to meet with Center Executive Director Cindy Thompson and asked commissioners to take no action until he reports on that meeting. Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy met with Center officials last week and said he was disappointed that they did not provide many of the documents he had asked for in a previous letter.
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The Island Community Center’s plan to convert the second floor into a fitness center has generated controversy. In a letter following the meeting, Murphy said, “As you will recall, I provided you with a list of information we would like to review so as to assure us that your status as a 501(c) (3) is not in jeopardy.” The list included documents regarding non-profit status, 2014 and 2015 budgets, expense and revenue for the fitness center and information regarding the vacation rental
membership program. “Although you were able to provide us with a portion of this information, there are still many items we have not received, as you informed us your plans for the fitness center are not yet completed,” Murphy continued. “As your plans are being finalize, please provide the city with the remaining items on the list … ”
Center names Volunteer of the Year Island Community Center officials have named Neville Clarke as the Volunteer of the Year, and said that Clarke is “not only generous with his time,” but “his outstanding attitude and embodies the spirit of volunteerism.” “I like to go the extra mile because it’s never crowded,” Clarke said when told of the honor. “The Center is especially grateful to Clarke, an outstanding individual who has worked for more than 15 years, promoting and encouraging people of all
ages through our various tennis programs. “While he has consistently promoted and recruited additional volunteers, he has also increased membership. The Center fondly refers to him as ‘The Commissioner’ “He is always positive, thoughtful and resolute about his involvement with the Center. He is an inspiration to both visitors and staff. His dedication is only surpassed by his kindness and willingness to help in any way he can.”
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Neville Clarke samples a Fig Newton at the AMI Historical Society’s 25th anniversary luncheon.
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Recall election questioned The recall election will still take place on Tuesday, May 19, despite concerns raised about an outdated elections ordinance. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
BRADENTON BEACH – When Mayor Bill Shearon was informed he would be subject to a special recall election, he said he would not challenge the process. This has not stopped others from questioning the legal technicalities of the May 19 special election and the abbreviated qualifying period that took place last week. These last-minute inquiries required additional review by the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office, City Attorney Ricinda Perry and acting City Clerk Terri Sanclemente, which also resulted in a contentious city commission discussion on Thursday
that led to the repeal of an outdated city election ordinance from 1952. On Friday, chief deputy of the elections office Sharon Stief confirmed that Shearon and Vice Mayor Jack Clarke were the only two candidates to qualify for the recall election.
What’s old is new
Thursday’s agenda contained three items related to the election: the $2,500 contract for services provided by the elections office, the official proclamation of the election and a discussion on the repeal of Ordinance 19. The first two items were approved unanimously with no debate. The third item was a different story. “I was contacted because Tjet Martin had gone into the supervisor of elections office and advised that there was an ordinance in the city records that required certain advertising requirements for the qualifying period. The supervisor of elections began its research on this and contacted me and Terri to try to identify what this document
was,” City Attorney Ricinda Perry said. From her seat in the audience, Martin said, “Absolutely not,” in response to the suggestion that she raised questions about Ordinance 19. Perry continued, saying, “We then produced Ordinance 19. When the supervisor looked at it he had grave concerns. The ordinance said you had to be 21 years old to vote…the ordinance more or less has a poll tax provision where it required you to be a land owner… There were a number of concerns and he said you have to find out if this is on the books. If it is, it needs to be repealed.” Two days before the commission meeting, Bennett sent a letter to Mayor Shearon that said, “This ordinance appears to be archaic… This ordinance has not been adhered to in past elections…It would be highly advisable for the city to take immediate action to repeal Ordinance 19.” A primary item of concern was the provision that required the town clerk to publish a two-week
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questions. If he (Shearon) wins, I don’t want anybody coming back and saying that Mr. Clarke didn’t know how to do it properly. I talked to Scott Farrington. I asked him three or four questions and nothing else, because something else was brought to my attention; and that (Ordinance 19) was not it.” When contacted, Farrington acknowledged speaking with Martin and declined to reveal the specific nature of their conversation.
Ordinance 19.”
To repeal or not?
“It would be highly advisable for the city to take immediate
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newspaper notice as to when the period to submit qualifying petition signatures would end. Because Judge Andrew Owens issued an order on April 9 for the qualifying period to end on April 17, this condition was impossible to meet. When addressing the commission, Martin said, “I want this election done right. I don’t want any
When debating the repeal of Ordinance 19, Shearon and Commissioner Janie Robertson argued there was no need to repeal it with a new ordinance. They felt administrative and commission actions taken in 1998 and 2005 already accomplished this. Shearon also questioned why this ordinance was being repealed while others were not. Perry noted that commissioners are still collecting 10 petition signa-
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APRIL 22, 2015
EDITORIAL A step back in time
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nna Maria Island and friends put down their differences Saturday to celebrate the Community Center that tied so many of us together all these years. With growth forcing many to move away and our residential neighborhoods being replaced with vacation rentals, the Silver Affaire was a night to rise above that and enjoy some great food from the Chiles Group, incredible music from MPiRE and auction items from generous donors. The audience responded with some brisk bidding on the live auction as well as those good sports who had to use pencil and paper to make bids because of a Wi-Fi malfunction. But there’s always next year and by then, Anna Maria will (hopefully) have its cell tower. It was a time to dig into closets for those fancy duds you rarely wear. The only one in shorts was Anna Maria Oyster Bar owner John Horn, although he wore a shirt and jacket that would have looked good with long pants. Of course, John has been an enthusiastic donor to the Center for many years and his sense of humor is epic.
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he generosity of the donors generated enthusiastic bidders. One package – a trip to Mainsail’s Scrub Island Resort in the British Virgin Islands – brought in $30,000. That will help keep the Center going. It was also an evening to honor those who have gone the extra mile for the Center. Chuck and Joey Lester deserved the Lifetime Achievement award and Sandy Pruett has been a mainstay in the front office for 16 years. A big tribute went to Trudy Moon, who was the one who, for so many years, guided and took this fundraiser to new levels. Directors Cindy Thompson and Kristin Lessig were there to greet everyone, and we can't forget Bridge Tender Inn owner Dr. Fred Bartizal for providing the wine. From valets to the wait staff, everyone was genuinely nice. This type of an evening is something that warms the heart and brings back memories of the people we’ve met, whether as residents or as visitors, and the fun we've had over the years.
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Protesting fitness facility As full-time residents of Holmes Beach, my wife, Karen, and I feel very strongly about supporting local businesses and as soon as we learned about the decision of the Anna Maria Island Community Center’s board of directors to turn the second floor of the center into a “state of the art” fitness facility that threatens two local businesses offering the same services, we chose to side with the locals and discontinue our acting classes at AMICC. We feel that continuing the classes would indicate we approve of the mega fitness center that is being promoted by a member of the board, who as a developer, I believe is primarily responsible for destroying the family friendly residential character of Holmes Beach and Anna Maria by erecting the mega rental houses. We conducted acting classes two afternoons a week for eight weeks across the hall from the current fitness room in the AMICC and folks were not standing in line to use it. In fact,
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some days no one was in there during the entire time we conducted acting classes. I can assure you if a survey was taken of residents and visitors regarding why they live or visit here, the world-renowned beaches, restaurants, shopping and the old Florida relaxing atmosphere would top the list - not a community center with a mega fitness facility, which, by the way, is being heavily supported by developers and rental agents because, as I understand it, they pay a flat fee for each rental unit that allows any of their renters to use the facility free. It’s no wonder this locally unpopular decision was secretly approved before it became public knowledge. So when, not if, the number of mega fitness facility participants falls short of promises and the AMICC begins asking for donations, I’m sure those developers and agents will step up to bail it out. This is not going to be a case of “if we build it they will come”. Michael Storms Holmes Beach
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Children's needs ignored Regarding the gentrification of the Anna Maria Island Community Center, note the “re-landscaping” to kick off the proposed “fitness center.” That should impress the rental agencies and their upscale clients. Compare the fact that no board member is “donating” a shade tree or two beneath which the community’s children might play. The new management of the Center was lauded for having moved the children’s space from the
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LAST WEEK’S QUESTION: When the crowds thin out, I can:
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4-23: City Commission meeting, 6 p.m. For information, call 7086130.
4/22: City Commission special meeting on Waste Pro franchise agreement, 10 a.m. 4/23: Police Retirement Board, 11:30 a.m. 4/27: Town hall meeting on post office with Congressman Vern Buchanan, 10:30 a.m. 4/28: City Commission meeting and work session, 7 p.m. 4/30: City Commission meeting, 7 p.m. For information, call 7085800.
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4/22: Planning and Zoning Board, 1 p.m. 4/23: Charter Review Commission, 3 p.m. For information, call 7781005.
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THIS WEEK’S SURVEY After about eight weeks of use, what is your opinion of the four-way stop at Gulf and Magnolia?
Wednesday April 22
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Go to my favorite restaurant and not wait two hours to get in
• Love it. Pedestrian safety is improved and motorists can now turn left onto Gulf Drive. • Hate it. Just backs up north and southbound
traffic on Gulf. • Both of the above. It definitely solved one problem but made the other one worse.
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windowless room, to which it had been confined for years, into a small room with two outside windows and a partial glass wall into the lobby. This new room has legal floor space for approximately half of the children registered in the after-school care program on any day. Nevertheless, it is an improvement. Meanwhile, the Board concentrates on the developers’ dreams and it appears that not one cent, and no sense, has been
spent on providing an appealing space for the children who spend up to three hours per day there after school and perhaps as many as 10 hours a day during school vacations. This, however, is understandable. There’s no profit to be made in serving the children’s needs, especially those whose families are part of the Island community and don’t employ upscale nanny service. D. Caniff Anna Maria
Chair yoga, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $8. Register to 941-778-2099. Eye Associates free screening, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.
Friday April 24
Forty Carrots program for babies and children to age 5, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.
Saturday April 25
Chair yoga, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, 11 to 11:45 a.m., $8. Register to 941-778-2099. Social bridge games, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, noon.
Tuesday April 28
Children’s story time, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Duplicate bridge, Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 12:30 p.m. Program on “Understanding Dementia,” Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.
Palma Sola Botanical Park plant and craft sale, 9800 17th Avenue Northwest, Bradenton, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meditation class, AMI Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd, Holmes Beach, 11 a.m. to noon, donation only. Register at 941-778-2099 or ArtLeagueAMI@gmail.com. Starry night telescope exploration, Robinson Preserve, 99th Street Northwest and 17th Avenue Northwest, Bradenton, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
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Beach Market, Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bridge Street Market, Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Chair yoga, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $8. Register to 941778-2099.
Thursday April 30
Quilting group, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.
Friday Forty Carrots program for babies and children to age 5, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.
Sunday May 3
Beach Market, Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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APRIL 22, 2015
Fire department passes audit The department’s board of directors heard details of rebuilding Fire Station 4. BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com
BRADENTON – The West Manatee Fire Rescue Board of Directors got good news last week from its auditor, Randy Dellingham. After performing the annual audit of the fire department’s finances and procedures, he gave them a clean bill of health and commended their financial stability. “It is the district’s responsibility to set procedure,” he said. “Despite new procedures for the retirement fund, there were no surprises, no problems.” He said the department has $4.2 million in total assets; the amount of money was reduced by $691,000, which went for a new fire truck and a fire station remodeling. He also said they profited from a stronger economy. “You got more income than you budgeted and you spend less
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than you budgeted,” he said. “Your finances are good; there are no issues.” The rebuild of Station 4 in Bradenton was discussed with Commissioner Al Robinson chiding the board for its business practices. Ron Allen, of National Development Corp. (NDC), the company hired for the design-build project gave an update to the commission and answered questions, many of them from Robinson, who was skeptical of the way government does business. When Allen said the bill for the design would be $259,000, Robinson asked how much the construction would cost. He said he had heard between $2 million and $3 million. “If it costs $2 million, the design cost would equal 10 percent of the construction,” Robinson said. “If you were to build a house, would you spend 10 percent for an architect?” “It blows my mind,” he added. “It’s a government building so we say, “Let’s do it!’” Deputy Fire Chief Tom Sousa
explained that there are procedures they have to follow, but that did not satisfy Robinson. “When you do it this way, you just jump on the treadmill with the others,” Robinson said, “and the government keeps printing money.” “It isn’t done this way by only the government,” Sousa said. “It is done this way by industry.” Commission Chair David Bishop asked Allen when the design would be completed and Allen said by July. Robinson lamented the fact that the general public does not attend board meetings, and when he found out there was a budget of 4 to 6 percent of the construction cost for a construction manager, he again argued about spending so much money. Commissioner Larry Jennis tried to calm Robinson. “I’m in construction management and that’s the going rate,” Jennis said. On another note, this meeting was to be Fire Chief Andy Price’s last one before he retires, but he was unable to attend.
Builders threaten lawsuit over restrictive covenant The city of Anna Maria received four letters from the law firm of Najmy Thompson dated April 8 threatening to file suit over four properties whose developers were unable to get building permits unless they signed restrictive covenants saying the houses would not be used as vacation rental homes. The city passed a moratorium on new home permits that had four or more bedrooms late last year and also enacted a requirement for a restrictive covenant against turning the home into a rental after that, to allow single family houses to be built. The properties and developers involved in the threatened suits are 9405 Gulf Drive and 881 North Shore Drive being built by Shawn Kaleta and 142 and 146 Crescent Drive, being developed by Crescent Cottages II, LLC. The letters allege that the developers are losing $2,500 a week and the developers will file suit under the Bert J. Harris Act to seek fiscal relief.
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APRIL 22, 2015
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Post office meeting set for Monday Congressman Vern Buchanan receives response from postal official. BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – Residents are invited to a town hall meeting on Monday, April 27, at 10:30 a.m. in city hall to share their opinions on the post office. Several weeks ago, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced plans to relocate the location’s 230 post office boxes to Anna Maria or Bradenton Beach. Mayor Bob Johnson sought help from U.S. Congressman Vern Buchanan, who called for the meeting with a representative of the USPS. The current USPS contract holders, who plan to retire, have maintained that without
the post office boxes, the contract is financially unfeasible, and if no one takes the contract, it could result in the loss of all postal services at this location. Residents have responded with letters and petitions to Buchanan and other elected officials. Last week, Buchanan shared a letter he received from Zahava Colicelli, government relations representative of the USPS. “As information, this is not a contract renewal with the former CPU (contract postal unit) owner, but rather a new contract with a new vendor,” Colicelli wrote. Colicelli said the location would be upgraded with new cabinetry and terminals and will offer the opportunity to accept credit and debit sales and sell international mail and
shipping services. “Please know that several factors are considered in the decision to include post office boxes in a new CPU, such as availability of mail delivery and proximity to other post offices,” Colicelli continued. “In this case, Holmes Beach residents are eligible for home and business delivery out of the Bradenton Beach Post Office. They also have the option to receive post office box service at the Bradenton Beach office or the Anna Maria Post Office, both of which are approximately three miles from the CPU. “That said, local postal officials will make every effort to ensure a smooth transition for the post office box customers at the Homes Beach CPU.”
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Eagle eye Mama and papa eagle keep a close eye out for anything that could harm the two eaglets in their nest atop the Holmes Beach cell tower.
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APRIL 22, 2015
Twin pier demolition begins Construction will run north to south and the Coquina Multi-Use Path will be closed in areas where they are working. BRADENTON BEACH – Work has begun on replacing three groins along Cortez and Coquina beaches. Last week workers began demolition of the northernmost groin. They will concentrate on one groin at a time throughout the project, Approximately 400 feet of beach will be closed to the public for construction, equipment and material storage
and safety buffers, according to Michelle Pfeiffer, engineer and spokesperson for Great Lakes Dock and Dredge. Work will be done on weekdays, weather permitting,, and they might work on weekends, from time to time. The Coquina Beach Multi Use Path will be closed in front of the areas of construction during weekdays, but it will be opened on weekends. The groins will be replaced with adjustable ones that will be fine-tuned for maximum preservation of the shoreline.
Woman dies in boating accident A woman who would have turned 29 on Wednesday was killed in a boating accident Saturday offshore from Coquina Beach when she was thrown from a boat and hit by the boat’s motor and propeller. Angela Casadonte, of Bradenton, was airlifted to Blake Medical Center and pronounced dead on arrival. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission,
Casadonte was riding in the 1977 20-foot Proline when it hit a wave and she was tossed into the air. There were three others in the boat, all from Bradenton. After she was pulled from the water, she was put into a helicopter, which landed on Gulf Drive, and flew her to the hospital. No one else was injured and it was unknown if alcohol was a factor, according to the FWC report.
Scholarship deadline nears The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce deadline for scholarship applications is April 30. The Chamber offers scholarships each year to three exceptional Manatee County high school seniors seeking business degrees. The recipients will be notified by phone in mid-May. The scholarship awards will be presented at the May Business Card
Exchange on May 27, at Acqua Aveda Salon & Spa in Holmes Beach. Interested students may go to the Chamber Website at www.amichamber. org under “About the Chamber/Event and Scholarship forms,” call the AMI Chamber of Commerce at 778-1541 or e-mail info@amichamber.org and request a scholarship application.
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Two pools on duplex lots prompt questions Commissioners said it is up to the building official to make the final determination. BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – After an impassioned plea from resident Margie Motzer at last week’s meeting, city commissioners said it is up to the building official to decide if one or two pools are allowed on duplex lots. “We hope the commission will step back to take a look at the density of pools, take a look at where we are headed and reevaluate a practice for which Holmes Beach has become uniquely accepting and too complacent,” Motzer said. Motzer said she looked at ordinances in Florida and the South and could find no basis for two pools per lot, that both Building Official Jim McGuinness and Planner Bill Brisson had spoken against the
practice and that the city of Anna Maria allows only one pool per lot. She said she looked at a 1½ block-area of the city that currently has five pools, and there is the potential for 24 pools. On another one-block area, she found two pools with the potential for 18. In addition are the pool accessories such as slides, fountains, hot tubs and tiki huts, she said and added that “the concept of more than one pool per lot proliferates the commercial activity within our residential neighborhoods. “Are we going to continue to multiply these issue in geometric proportions? Are we going to continue to favor the investors and people who place personal wealth above the quality of life of others?” Chair Judy Titsworth said she was against allowing two pools until Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore pointed out that with two owners of a duplex, people do not want to share a pool with strangers.
McGuinness asked commissioners to give him direction on whether they want to allow two pools and noted that the code says pool, not pools.
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At the work session following meeting, Planner Bill Brisson reiterated his belief that pools should be limited to one per duplex lot. “When the duplexes were built, they were considered modest cost housing and seldom had pools,” he said. “Then you started seeing large buildings replacing the duplexes and becoming condominiums and they each had a pool.” Titsworth asked if there are definitions of pool and spa in the code and if duplex owners could build “two really big spas.” City Attorney Patricia Petruff said there are no definitions of either in the code. “Once you decide what you wish see pools, page 12
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HOLMES BEACH – City commissioners approved the moratorium on swimming pools with less than 10-foot side and rear yard setbacks on second reading last week. Prior to discussion, City Attorney Patricia Petruff said the original draft had been revised to reflect the fact that waterfront rear and side yards are excluded. Commissioners have said the moratorium is to allow them to do some research to determine whether the setback should remain at 5 feet or be increased. Also in discussion is the proposal to designate pools as impervi-
ous surface, which means they do not let water through. Currently, they are considered pervious surface. In the work session following the meeting where the action was taken, Planner Bill Brisson gave commissioners a list of pool regulations for 11 west coast Florida beach communities. “Five of the 11 list pools as impervious,” he said. “I believe they should be counted as impervious.” Regarding setbacks, he said he believes 10 feet is practical, “but 7 or 8 feet is not inappropriate,” and agreed with a previous suggestion from Building Official Jim McGuinness that the city offer a special exception for non-conforming lots that can’t meet an increased setback. He added that he would like to do some more research.
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mitted an application for a pool permit that met the 10-foot setbacks and was denied, “that should not have happened unless there was some other reason.” McGuinness said he would need the address and site-specific application to review.
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to do in terms of regulations, you need to consider how people can find loopholes,” Petruff said. “I’m fine with one, but there will be a lot of pushback.” McGuiness again asked for direction and said, “We have development at our counter for duplexes with two pools.” Petruff pointed out that under accessory uses in R-2 in the code it says pool, not pools, and added, “The code provides authority for the building official to make the interpretation. “Let’s play it out. If someone doesn’t like that interpretation, they can appeal to you.” Mayor Bob Johnson said they have not examined all the options.
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Contractor Greg Ross protested the decision and said, “You’re not supposed to make decisions at a work session. Tonight you made a decision to change the way you interpret the code without advertising and completely circumventing the process.” He said if two duplex owners have one pool and the child on one fell in the pool and got injured, the other owner
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would be liable. He also said a local pool contractor submitted permits for pools at two duplexes and was denied because of the moratorium and now he could be denied again if McGuinness rules against allowing two pools. Petruff said if the pool contractor sub-
At Thursday’s work session, Ross again questioned Tuesday’s ruling and asked, “How should we go forward with two pools per lot? Who makes that determination?” Titsworth responded, “As the building official, he has the authority to make a determination on the code. He’s the new sheriff in town, and it’s his call.” “I don’t know what that interpretation of the code is; that was my whole question,” Ross countered and added that the code contains both singular and plural references to pools. Petruff said she has copies of all the codes since 1950 and that the language has not changed and added that there is a procedure in the code for obtaining an official interpretation, which can be appealed to the city commission.
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Food and Wine (and music) on Pine ANNA MARIA – The Chiles Restaurant Group hosts the Fifth Annual Food and Wine on Pine, on Saturday, May 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. offering the best food, wine, art and music from the area. This year’s event features more than 30 unique, live musical performances. With sounds of classical, bluegrass, Indie rock, jazz, folk, bagpipes and everything in between, music will fill the air throughout the day. When it comes to food, this year’s guests will enjoy unique dishes from more than 20 locally-owned and independent restaurants in the Bradenton-Sarasota Area. Each will serve local and seasonal Florida foods (farm-to-fork produce and tide-to-table heritage seafood from the Gulf waters) in celebration of the bountiful culinary options the state has to offer. Following tradition, Food and Wine on Pine will also feature actors dressed in period costumes strolling Pine Avenue acting out scripts and telling tales of Anna Maria’s storied past and an interactive children’s area where children can tap into their inner artist by creating an art project or helping to paint the Tom Sawyer fence. The event will showcase over half a dozen Manatee County schools tal-
ented student artwork in the Young at Art tent. Attendees can also peruse a variety of art mediums created by local artists available for purchase – clay works, jewelry, photography, oil/acrylic paintings, glass, wood, fiber, leather pieces and more. In addition, a Kentucky Derby tent will be televising the race and offering Kentucky Derby inspired drinks, a hat contest and prizes. Guests can also try out Tap Snap, a digital photo booth with multiple backdrops producing photos that can be shared directly to guests’ social media accounts. Sissy Quinn, president of Anna Maria Island Preservation Trust – a non-profit that serves to identify and preserve historical structures on AMI to preserve the island’s past for the future – and her husband Tom will showcase their 1919 Model T Ford. More than 8,000 people are expected to attend the upscale culinary and cultural event. There is a $2 entry fee. Tickets for food and beverages are $1 each. Most food items will be priced between 2-10 tickets. Event proceeds will benefit local art and culture non-profits. Free parking and trolley shuttles are provided. For more information, visit http://foodandwineonpine.com.
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Food & Wine on Pine musical line-up Music Tent 1
11:30 a.m. Myakka Band, rock 1:30 p.m. Braden River Pipers, bagpipes 2:30 p.m. KoKo Ray and Karma, saxophone/ vocal/percussion 4:30 p.m. Savannah Brady Duo, rock
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11:30 a.m. Carl and Barbara, folk 12:30 p.m. John Rinell, guitar/vocals 2:30 p.m. Erol Ozever, classical/guitar 4:30 p.m. Blue Echo, bluegrass
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11:30 a.m. Mike Sales, guitar/vocals 12:30 p.m. Ishael Katz, guitar/mandolin/ vocals 1:30 p.m. Pam and Jeff Graham, violin/guitar 2:30 p.m. Nick Haas, guitar/vocals 4:30 p.m. Debbie Hood, guitar/vocals
Music Tent 4
11:30 a.m. Preston Boyd and John Reynolds, guitar/vocals 12:30 p.m. Tommy Bush, guitar/vocals 1:30 p.m. Jim Gromko, guitar/vocals/folk 3:30 p.m. Josh Michael, guitar/vocals 4:30 p.m. Charli Warn Duo, guitar/vocals
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11:30 a.m. Ron Bopp, Dutch street organ 1:30 p.m. Magic of Manatee, choral group 2:30 p.m. Maine Hatch Motley’s, Sea Shantys 3:30 p.m. Robin String Ensemble, violin/cello 4:30 p.m. David Smash, guitar/vocals
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11:30 a.m. Manatee Concert Band, 45-piece concert band 1:00 p.m. Manatee Swing Band, 21-piece jazz/swing band 3:30 p.m. Manatee Players Drama 4:30 p.m. Elephant in the Room, Indie rock/ blues
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Music Tent 8
11:30 a.m. Chuck Caudill, guitar/vocals/ percussion 12:30 p.m. Howie Banfield and Scott Blum, guitar/vocals/percussion 1:30 p.m. Bill Vinhage & Scott Blum, guitar/ vocals/percussion 3:30 p.m. Kid Red, guitar/vocals/New Orleans 4:30 p.m. The Three Howies, bluegrass
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11:30 a.m. Loraine Baker, jazz 1:30 p.m. Trevor Bystrom, guitar/vocals 3:30 p.m. Barby Holder, dulcimer/vocals
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tures when qualifying, as required by Ordinance 19. She acknowledged the ordinance may have been previously repealed, but advised the commission to err on the side of caution. Clarke agreed with Perry and Commissioner Jan Vosburgh said the mayor was overreacting. Shearon asked Perry, who actually provided a copy of the old ordinance to the elections office.
Perry said Sanclemente discovered it when conducting research requested by the elections office, but she suggested this was not the first time the elections office was made aware of it. “I was told that Ms. Martin advised them that there was an old ordinance on the city books… therefore the election would be illegal and improper. In fact, Scott Farrington conducted significant research on whether or not the election would be thrown out based on that alone and decided it could not be.
Somebody gave him that information and it is taken literally out of Ordinance 19,” Perry said. The commission eventually repealed Ordinance 19 by a 4-1 measure, with Robertson casting the lone opposition vote. After the meeting, Martin again denied any prior knowledge of Ordinance 19, and Police Chief Sam Speciale asked her to refrain from discussing the matter further with Perry as Perry tried to leave the building.
Resignation clarified
Prior to qualifying, another inquiry was made to the circuit court and it was incorrectly suggested that Clarke might have to resign from his commission seat effective immediately in order to run in the recall election. The inquiring party was informed that this was not the case and Clarke’s resignation from his Ward 1 commission seat, win or lose, would not take effect until after the election.
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Have recipes, will travel BY LOUISE BOLGER SUN STAFF WRITER | lbolger@amisun.com
Remember “Life Styles of The Rich & Famous,” well on Anna Maria Island you don’t have to be rich and famous to have your own personal chef. In fact you don’t even have to leave your house. Sounds too good to be true. It’s not. Since October Chef Molly O’Connor has been offering personal chef services and grocery shopping services as well as providing weekly meals and catering parties. She has been so successful she was voted Best Caterer in this year’s Sun’s Readers' Choice Awards. No small accomplishment in such a short period of time on an island with plenty of other dining choices. O’Connor grew up in New Hampshire learning how to cook from scratch at her mother’s knee. With her family’s encouragement, O’Connor attended The Culinary Institute of America completing her bachelor’s degree in culinary arts management. From that point on, there was no stopping her gaining experience and skill working in top restaurants in the Northeast and finally
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Investment Corner TOM BREITER
International equities start to shine Since the end of the financial crisis of 2008 and 2009, the U.S. stock market has provided better performance than the average international market. Of course, there always is an isolated country here or there that ends up beating the U.S., but if we look at major market indexes, the outperformance is easy to see. The chart below compares the S&P 500 Index, which represents the 500 largest domestic companies to the MSCI EAFE Index, which represents the other well-developed economies of the world.
With the last six years behind us, it is obvious why this has occurred. The U.S. has had a reasonably good recovery from the crisis with positive growth in GDP, jobs, and tax receipts. Europe, Japan and some other countries have struggled to get their recoveries going, and the lower level of stock market performance is the result. see breiter, page 15
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especially for vacationers who don’t want to miss a minute on the beach. Traveling Gourmet’s Website has lots of information about her services, so check it out. You can place grocery orders on line or call it in.
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If you must act now, the offer is probably to good to be true. You pull the permits? - NO Solici ng door to door – “Just finished a job down the street�- NO Unmarked vehicle – NO No physical address for the office/shop – NO Be sure the contractor’s phone number is listed in your local directory. Discount as your’s is a “demonstra on home� – NO Pay everything up-front for a discount? – NO Ask to see your contractor’s license and check with the FL Dept of Business & Professional Regula on to verify. Check with your neighbors and friends – Have they used this contractor before? Don’t be afraid to ask for references. Ask for proof of insurance, both General Liability (to protect your property) and Workers Compensa on (to cover anyone who would get hurt on your job). Get an es mate/proposal in wri ng. Make sure it specifies work to be performed.
in the U.S. where we are getting into the more mature part of our economic expansion. I don’t believe you need to abandon your ownership of U.S. companies, but I think it is time to make sure you have at least some exposure to international equities as part of your plan to take advantage of what I believe will be superior performance by foreign stock markets in the next few years. Tom Breiter is president of Breiter Capital Management, Inc., an Anna Maria based investment advisor. He can be reached at 778-1900. Some of the investment concepts highlighted in this column may carry the risk of loss of principal, and investors should determine appropriateness for their personal situation before investing. www.breitercapital.com
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lieve it bears watching. Particularly since the current string of annual outperformance by the U.S. is getting stretched in duration, at least from a historical perspective. Keep in mind that as a stock market outperforms its counterparts over several years, it tends to lead to that market being overvalued compared to the other markets available for investors to deploy capital to. For example, the current price to earnings ratio for the S&P 500 Index is 18, while the average international market trades at about 15 times earnings. That may not seem like a big difference, but with the recovery abroad just gaining momentum, the earnings of foreign companies may well grow faster than here
Whether you want a romantic dinner for two or an intimate dinner party in your own beautiful home or a blow out catered party, O’Connor will make it happen. Holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, showers, theme parties or just about any time you want to get
out of the kitchen the Traveling Gourmet can be your savior. O’Connor says “It’s my passion to create delicious and memorable food.� I suspect it’s also her passion to make you think you’re living the life of the rich and famous. What’s not to like about that?
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City employees sound off about mayor Last week, six city staffers voiced concerns about the working conditions under Mayor Bill Shearon. JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
BRADENTON BEACH – The outcome of the May 19 recall election is of great interest to city employees who feel their livelihoods are at stake. Several city staffers have indicated they may seek employment elsewhere if Bradenton Beach Mayor Bill Shearon remains in office. On Friday, acting City Clerk Terri Sanclemente addressed an incident that occurred during Thursday’s emotionally-charged city commission discussion about the repeal of an outdated election ordinance and her role in researching the matter and amending the meeting agenda. “The mayor disrespected me during a public meeting. He has also belittled other employees,” she said. During Thursday’s meeting, Shearon said, “I had no advance notice, in fact the agenda amendment was placed on the damn door, that’s when I found out about it. I didn’t even get a chance to review it. That’s when I asked
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City hall was quiet Friday evening, but all is not well inside the municipality headquarters the city clerk to check that because I thought that was an oversight on her part, and it was. There again she’s new…she’s not a clerk.” Sanclemente has served as the commission-appointed clerk pro tempore and performed all duties of the office since former clerk Gia Lancaster was fired in October. She is also engaged in ongoing training to become a certified city clerk, which is not a city requirement.
On May 31, Clerk’s assistant Emily Long recently presented Sanclemente with a written document pertaining to a March 27 incident involving Shearon, who is legally blind, requiring Long to spend one hour and 45 minutes assisting him with his e-mail. When Sanclemente told her to stop, a heated conversation ensued between Sanclemente and Shearon. After the exchange, which, according
to Sanclemente included the mayor using profanity, Sanclemente instructed Long to return to assisting the mayor, in part because he referenced the American Disabilities Act. “Even with him acting this way, we still went to him and said let’s finish your e-mail; and we worked until 4:05,” Long said. Long’s document states: • “The mayor continually monopolizes too much of my time reading and writing his e-mail. This does not afford sufficient time in the day for me to keep current with my regular job responsibilities. • The mayor constantly invades my personal space • The mayor addresses me in a manner that makes me feel disrespected and lacking the necessary training required to work for him.” “My purpose in discussing this with my supervisor was to make her aware of the situation. I requested that no further action be taken at this time,” it concludes. Long said working with the mayor causes her anxiety. “I feel a lot of pressure just under the surface, and he takes it out on Terri,” she said. Long now places a trash can on the floor between her and the mayor to ensure that see mayor, page 42
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Concert to benefit Dragon Boat team
Board approves new stormwater fee
Three time, Grammy nominated musician, Kym Warner, of The Greencards, will hold a concert at the Community Center field on Thursday, May 7, to benefit the Center and its Dragon Boat program Gates will open at 4 p.m. with the concert beginning at 5. Bring your lawn chairs, BYOB and a picnic and enjoy this amazing musician, who plays the mandolin, bouzouki, ukulele, octave mandolin, mandola and acoustic guitar. Tickets are $20 per person and are available at the Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, and through any team members. Kids 12 and under are admitted free. For more information, call Melinda Bradway at 941-462-2626.
Holmes Beach city commissioners approved an ordinance changing the method in which the city calculates stormwater utility fees. City Engineer Lynn Townsend Burnett had recommended that the fee be based on the square footage of the property. City Attorney Patricia Petruff said the new method would be in effect May 1, and Burnett said she would provide the calculations. Laurie Dills, of 125 52nd Street told commissioners of a flooding problem on her property exacerbated by runoff from the S&S Plaza, small drainage pipes and a neighboring property that was built up. Burnett said she would review the issue and thought she could get funds to correct the problem.
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Planning for sea level rise BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com
It’s not even a debate anymore, according to Charlie Hunsicker, Manatee County’s Parks and Natural Resources director. Sea levels are rising. The questions, he said, are how fast and how much. Planning new infrastructure with sea level rise in mind is important, he told officials at the Council of Governments meeting earlier this month, where Maya Burke made some predictions. Two of 12 findings in the National
Climate Assessment released last year are especially significant locally, said Burke, of the Tampa Bay Climate Science Advisory Panel, a division of the University of Florida IFAS program, and a senior planner with the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC). The findings are that global temperature has risen more than a degree over the past 100 years, and predictions say it will continue to rise 3 to 7 degrees over the next 100 years, and that sea levels are rising, affected by higher ocean temperature and
melting glaciers, at a rate of 3 millimeters per year over the past few decades. After consulting with experts including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the TBRPC and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to compile historic data, the panel predicts that local sea levels will likely rise as much as 6.79 feet before the year 2100, with a minimum of less than one foot. Coastal residents can expect increased shoreline erosion, flood damage, shifts in wetlands, changes to ground water levels and water qual-
Anna Maria royalty At right, Anna Maria resident Lori Hawke raises monarch butterflies in her yard. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced in February a $3.2 million campaign aimed at reversing the dwindling numbers of monarchs, which migrate annually from Canada to Mexico. Below, monarchs lay their eggs on plant leaves, which hatch into caterpillars like this one. The caterpillars enter a chrysalis, the hard outer case that protects the developing butterfly. CINDY LANE | SUN
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ity and altered salinity, among other things. But strategic investments can protect residents, she said. To mitigate damage, the panel is recommending the creation of a unified sea level rise projection for Tampa Bay, rather than using different projections for each municipality, she said, adding that area planners should use the predictions when designing important projects like evacuation bridges. “We don't have certainty,” she said, “but we do know you can plan based on some level of risk aversion.”
Oil spill funds pending Five years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the northern Gulf of Mexico, Manatee County is still awaiting its share of compensation funds, pending decisions on legal appeals that are still in progress on the case. The RESTORE Act (Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States) could provide up to $3 million to the county, which saw no oil wash ashore from the spill, but was affected by oil damage to the rest of the Gulf of Mexico. The funds are slated for use to restore environmental preserves around the county.
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Don’t ‘help’ gopher tortoises into water Well-intentioned good Samaritans are incorrectly releasing gopher tortoise hatchlings into the ocean, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), which received three such reports last month. Gopher tortoises are land animals that cannot swim well and can easily drown. But because they often nest in dunes adjacent to sea turtle nesting beaches, people sometimes misidentify them. To distinguish gopher tortoises from sea turtles, look at their limbs from a distance: Gopher tortoises have toes with claws on each toe. Sea turtles have flippers with only one or two claws present on each foreflipper. All five species of sea turtles found in Florida are federally endangered or threatened and managed under the Endangered Species Act as well as under Florida law; the gopher tortoise is protected under Florida law. If you spot any of these species in danger on the beach, do not disturb the animal, but call the FWC’s Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888404-FWCC (3922) or call #FWC or *FWC on your cell phone.
Deadline to file BP claims soon Monday, June 8, is the deadline to submit claims against BP for damages caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which began five years ago April 20 and lasted until mid-July. The Economic and Property Damages Settlement with BP Exploration and Production Inc. and BP America Production Company applies to people, businesses and properties in Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi. The settlement provides payments for people who suffered economic loss or property damage because of the spill. Claimants can request payment for economic damage, loss of subsistence, vessel physical damage, real property sales damage, vessels of opportunity charter payment, coastal real property damage or wetlands real property damage, according to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Economic damage payments are available for individuals and entities that lost profits or earnings as a result of the spill. Coastal real property payments are available for property that was physically damaged in connection with the spill. Submit a claim form at www.DeepwaterHorizonSettlements.com or call 866-9926174.
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How to save pelicans Steps to save pelicans from being hooked by fishermen, including a possible ban on the use of sabiki rigs, are under discussion this week by the Florida Park Service, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Efforts underway at the Skyway Fishing Pier State Park, prompted by Anna Maria Island resident Jeannie Bystrom, local Audubon affiliates and others, include the following, according to the Florida Park Service: • Monofilament recycling tubes have been installed the length of both piers. • Signage has been placed at both piers in English and Spanish on how to be a responsible angler. • Signs telling anglers what to do if they hook a bird are posted at many locations on the piers. • Fish cleaning tables have been removed from the piers to discourage
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Efforts are underway to help save pelicans from being hooked by fishermen. anglers from feeding scraps to birds. • Do Not Feed Birds has been stenciled at several locations on the piers. • A holding pen has been construct-
ed on the south pier to house birds until transportation can be arranged to get the birds to a rehab facility. • Bird rescue kits have been placed on each pier. • Pier Associates has one employee trained by a licensed wildlife rehabber whose purpose is to educate anglers and help care for birds that have been hooked and to transport birds to rehab facilities. Other pier staff also are trained on how to care for hooked birds. • Approximately 50 volunteers trained by a licensed wildlife rehabber work regularly to educate anglers on what to do if they hook a bird. They assist with hooked birds, freeing them and transporting them to a rehab facility, if needed. • Brochures are available at both bait shops and tollbooths detailing what to do if you hook a bird.
Manatee boating speed zones in effect In spring, manatees leave their winter habitats, such as warm freshwater springs and power plant discharge areas, and scatter along Florida’s Gulf and Atlantic coasts and inland waters. To protect them, seasonal manatee boating speed zones are in effect through Nov. 15. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) law enforcement officers, with federal and local law enforcement partners, will be increasing patrols in these areas. The zones are intended to protect the state’s official marine mammal from collisions with boats. Boaters should obey signs that define permitted boat speeds in manatee zones. Even outside the zones, operators of boats and personal watercraft should slow down and watch out for the slowmoving manatees, which frequent the Manatee River, Intracoastal Waterway and Gulf of Mexico around Anna Maria Island. Also avoid collisions with manatees by:
• Looking for a snout just above the surface. • Slowing down when the presence of manatees is indicated. Boaters and others who find sick or injured manatees should report the animal and its location to the Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-3922 or dial #FWC or *FWC on a cell phone. For information on manatee protection zones and maps, go to www.MyFWC.com/Manatee and select “Protection Zones.” That page contains a link for county maps; select “Click here for maps of these areas.” People can support the FWC’s manatee research, rescue, rehabiliCINDY LANE | SUN tation and management efforts by purchasing a Save the Manatee Florida Spotting manatees is easy in calm, clear water, but slow down, especially in manatee license plate at www.BuyaPlate.com, boating speed zones, and watch carefully. or by donating $5 to receive an FWC manatee decal at www.MyFWC.com/ Manatees and clicking on “Decals.” • Wearing polarized sunglasses to For more information, visit www. help spot them in the water. MyFWC.com/Manatee and click on “A • Watching for large circles on the Boaters Guide to Living with Florida water’s surface (manatee footprints) indicating the presence of manatees. Manatees.”
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County to be assessed stormwater fee The city will no longer provide exceptions for public properties. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
BRADENTON BEACH – Following in the footsteps of the Holmes Beach Commission, the city’s commission unanimously decided last week that Manatee County would be assessed a stormwater fee for county property located within city limits. This decision also will be applicable to all city properties, state properties and properties owned by non-profit organizations. The commission reached this decision when passing a new stormwater utility ordinance similar to the stormwater ordinances being adopted in Holmes Beach and Anna Maria in an effort to create a more consistent Island-wide approach to stormwater fee assessment. The ordinance was created by City Engineer Lynn Townsend Burnett in effort to create a more fair and equitable method of fee calculation that removes numerous variables that once provided
reduced rates for some and higher rates for others. The new Island-wide methodology is based simply on the square footage of a property, regardless of how the property is used. Varying from city to city, the stormwater fee multiplier will be adopted by an accompanying resolution that each year will establish the annual rate to be charged. The proposed rate in Bradenton Beach for the coming fiscal year is $4.40 per 100 square feet of property. The decision to charge the county was inspired by a similar decision recently reached in Holmes Beach when the commission was deciding whether to charge stormwater fees for the public beach and other public properties. When Burnett referred to the Holmes Beach decision, Commissioner Jan Vosburgh asked for her recommendation. Burnett said an approach that provided no exceptions, including Coquina Beach, would generate an additional $138,000 in stormwater revenues for the city, most of which would borne by the county. She recommended not charging the county this year and addressing the idea at a later date. Vosburgh was the first to voice an opinion in favor of charging the county,
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City Engineer Lynn Townsend Burnett presents the new stormwater ordinance to the Bradenton Beach Commission. and she reminded the commission that the county recently levied a property tax on the Historic Bridge Street Pier, which factored into the final commission’s decision. Commissioner Ed Straight voiced some concern about the decision re-
sulting in potential litigation from the county, but voted in favor of the charging the county. Mayor Bill Shearon said his main concern was that the county not be “blindsided” by the decision, which prior to the meeting had not been communicated as a possibility to County Administrator Ed Hunzeker or anyone else at the county. It was agreed that the county would be given an opportunity to enter into an interlocal agreement with the city that would reduce the amount owed when city stormwater bills are mailed out in July. The decision means the city will also have to assess a stormwater fee to itself for all city properties, including city hall, the Tingley library, the police building, the public works building, Chappie Park and more. During public comment, resident John Burns described this method as taking the “religious approach” to stormwater fee collections, because it treats all property owners equally. Resort owner Angela Rodocker also expressed support for a fee calculation method that assesses fees to all properties located in the city.
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Classes and programs at Community Center The Island Community Center offers the following classes at 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. For further details or to register, call the Center at 778-1908. or visit the website at www.islandcommunitycenter.com.
Mah-Johgg lessons
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New plantings grace the drive up area at the Island Community Center.
Center gets new landscaping Island Community Center officials have announced the completion of a beautification project done at no cost to the Center, the cities or the community. The project was the result of financial donations and coordinated efforts of Center board member and chairperson of the beautification committee, Erik Abrahamson. Improvements include trimming palm trees around the perimeter of the field and tennis courts, leveling the ground and applying new shell. Abrahamson also purchased new seating in the tennis courts, new bike racks, new entrance mats and hallway runners, as well as new American flags. Abrahamson coordinated with Walt Warren, owner of Blue Lagoon Landscaping; Steve Sampson, of Sampson Hauling; and John Altman, of Rightway Design; who all reduced their regular rates as a contribution to the Center. Abrahamson and Altman's landscape selection was nearly exclusively Florida native species. The benefits of natives include less maintenance, less irrigation, less fertilization and less
Mah-Jongg for beginners in American National League play will be taught every Wednesday and Friday to May 1 from 1:30 to 4 p.m Classes of eight lessons are cumulative. Pre-registration is required. Members pay $110/eight lessons and non-members pay $180/eight lessons. Contact Jennifer Griffith at 941778-1908, ext. 204, for additional information.
Strengthen and lengthen class
A strengthen and lengthen class with instructor Reba Moeller is held on Mondays from 10:15 to 11 a.m. and Wednesdays from 8 to 8:45 a.m. This class provides a challenging workout with the purpose of increasing flexibility and balance, improving muscle tone and endurance creating a stronger core. The cost is $8 for members and $15 for non-members.
Gentle aerobics class
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New palm trees line the sidewalk to the entrance to the Island Community Center. replacement due to occasional winter freezes. Abrahamson felt this new landscaping would provide better continuity with existing landscaping, blend into the surrounding community and be consistent with other native planting areas of the city.
A gentle aerobics class with instructor Reba Moeller is offered on Mondays from 11:15 a.m. to noon and Wednesdays from 9 to 9:45 a.m. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends regular aerobic exercise for senior adults. This class includes interval, cardio workouts combined with exercise to improve strength, balance, muscle tone and flexibility. The cost is $8 for members and $15 for non-members.
Zumba
Grisel McCain now has two Zumba classes during the week – Mondays from 9 to 10 a.m. and Wednesdays
from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. plus an evening class on Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. Member price is $8/class, and non-member price is $15/class.
Staying strong
Staying strong with Karen Iannello is on Mondays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. This class is about strength training and weight-bearing exercises that promote healthy bone density and reduce the risk of fractures. Wear well-supported sneakers and plan to use weights, resistant tubing and floor mats, all available at the Center. Member price is $8/class, and non-member price is $15/class.
Conversational Spanish
Conversational Spanish continues on Tuesdays with Instructor Lisbeth Oscuvilca from 4:30 to 6 p.m., consisting of exercises and conversations relevant to travel in Spanish-speaking countries. Classes are taught in three-session packages and offer six levels of learning. Preregistration is required. Members pay $40 per three sessions, and non-members pay $50 per three sessions. A 10 percent discount applies for three months of pre-paid (12) classes: Members pay $144 and nonmembers pay $180.
Dragon Boat paddlers
Paddlers from Paradise teach the basics of dry dock and water training and also get in on a race. For more information on the boating and training schedule and fees contact Melinda at 941-462-2626.
Yoga for relaxation
Yoga increases your energy while bringing balance and harmony to your body and mind. Classes are on Monday and Friday from 8:45 to 10 a.m. Members pay $8; non-members pay $15.
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National Arbor Day April 24 Island events for National Arbor Day On Friday, April 24, include: • 9:30 a.m. – The city of Anna Maria and Manatee County government will enhance Bayfront Park’s pavilion area on North Bay Boulevard with three green buttonwoods and two live oaks funded by the county and Keep Manatee Beautiful. One of the trees is in remembrance of Leonard Conner from the Manatee Sailing Association whose Adopt-A-Shore is nearby. • 10 a.m. – The city of Holmes Beach Parks and Beautification Advisory Board will plant a Key thatch palm at 37th Street/Magnolia Park closest to Fifth Avenue. Keep Manatee Beautiful donated the palm in remembrance of Bob McDuffie from Modern Woodmen of America. 11 a.m. – The city of Bradenton Beach Scenic WAVES will be celebrating in John Chappie Park at 1400 Gulf Drive where two sabal palms will be dedicated and native groundcover will be added in partnership with the the city of Bradenton Beach and Keep Manatee Beautiful. Earlier in the week two sabal palms and one little gem Southern magnolia tree will be planted at Palma Sola Scenic Highway Park to grace its new park sign at Manatee Avenue West and 75th Street West.
Citizens dropping more policyholders The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has approved the removal of up to 45,500 Citizens Property Insurance Corporation policies from two companies in June. Heritage Property and Casualty Insurance Company was approved to remove up to 20,000 personal residential policies (17,326 personal lines accounts and 2,674 coastal accounts) and up to 500 commercial residential policies (472 commercial lines accounts and 28 coastal accounts). Mount Beacon Insurance Company was approved to remove up to 25,000 personal residential and all personal lines account policies. The removals are part of the state’s ongoing depopulation effort to reduce
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the number of policies in the state-created Citizens and transfer them to the private insurance market, according to the Office of Insurance Regulation. For more information, please visit: http://www.floir.com/Sections/PandC/ TakeoutCompanies.aspx.
Road closure tonight
Gulf Drive will be closed between 28th Street North and 30th Street North starting at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, until 6 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, for water main improvements according to Manatee County Public Works. Traffic will be detoured during the closure.
Warriors On The Water event set Seaduced is hosting a special event for veterans through the Wounded Warrior Project on Sunday, May 31. Warriors On The Water will be a chance for 20 to 30 wounded veterans to enjoy a day on the beach and in Anna Maria’s waters as a thank you to the men and women of our Armed Forces that have made great sacrifices in serving our country. There will be kayaks, paddle boards, jet skis, rafts, and hopefully, parasailing. The four hours of water therapy will include lunch and transportation. Seaduced is looking for help sponsoring this event. Volunteers are needed to help with set-up and assisting guests to get the most out of this special time. They also are looking for donations of food and drinks for lunch, signs, American military flagsand use of a few more kayaks. Lastly, Seaduced would like to send guests off with a check to help the Wounded Warrior Project after the fun. Seaduced Watercraft Adventures is a Holmes Beach company located at Mainsail Marina that offers water sports including boat rentals, tours, jet skis and beach parties. For information or to help, call Seaduced at 779-5228 and ask for Larry Kinder.
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A dazzling Affaire APRIL 22, 2015
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this year after 16 years; and Trudy Moon, who’s hard work for over 20 years made the Affaire the Island’s premier social event. Chuck and Joey Lester were given the Lifetime Achievement Award for Humanitarian Service, “for their dedication and commitment to the education of children.” The plaque contained a quote from Dr. Seuss, “Unless someone
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like you cares a whole lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” After dinner, auctioneer Blake Kennedy began to work the room, coaxing higher and higher bids from guests vying for special packages. The highest winning bid of the evening, which left guests gasping and clapping, was for a trip to Mainsail’s Scrub Island Resort for $30,000 by Bradley and Heather Twait. Others included Tampa Bay Lightning playoff
game, $2,100; marketing package, $3,500; Caribbean trip, $3,000; Mar Vista dinner for eight, $2,100; Colorado trip, $2,500; Beach Bistro dinner for eight, $2,400; Montana fly fishing trip, $5,500; and San Francisco trip, $4,600, for a total of $55,700. A cash call after the auction brought in nearly $13,000. Islanders won the two raffle prizes – P.J. Smargasso won the Harley Davidson motorcycle and Carol Whitmore won the gold, amethyst and diamond ring.
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Drinda Procter makes a bid on one of the items in the silent auction.
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Bidders look over the selection of silent auction items.
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Above, Childcare Director Aris Thompson presents an award to Events Coordinator Sandee Pruett for her 16 years of service to the Community Center, while Directors Cindy Thompson and Kristin Lessig share in the moment.
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Dancing the night away were Jennifer Kaleta and Rex Hagen, at left; Carol Whitmore and Andre Renard, above left,; and several ladies, above right. At right, members of the band MPiRE entertain the crowd.
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Spring’s in full swing
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hen kingfish and cobia enter local waters in numbers, it heralds the arrival of spring with the portent that summer isn’t far behind. These fish and almost every species that swims local waters can be targeted this time of the year. Kingfish in particular, provide electrifying action to area anglers. While kings may appear earlier, generally when the water temperature reaches 70 degrees, they migrate into inshore water in search of baitfish. This year that magic number was reached early. Kingfish are very aggressive, and will hit a wide variety of live baits, plugs, spoons, feathered jigs and flies. In the past kings were pursued with heavy tackle, but light tackle has become much more popular. Lighter tackle will provide more hook ups and is a lot more challenging and fun. A 20-pound outfit is more than adequate, and many anglers pursue kings with gear as light as 8 pounds. In the open Gulf, with the
Reel Time RUSTY CHINNIS exception of crab trap markers, kings are seldom lost to structure, so the most important consideration is rigging. Kingfish hit hard and make long runs. Aside from the need for a smooth drag, the major consideration is a sharp hook and protection from their razor sharp teeth. Anglers fishing for kings generally employ an 8- to 12-inch strand of wire. Fly fishermen and those who use live bait also can use wire or substitute extra-long shank hooks and monofilament leader. They’ll get more hits with mono leaders and more cut-offs, but I prefer the action. Wire can spook fish in clear water and is best used in low
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Captain Justin Moore holds a large king he caught off Anna Maria Island. light situations – on cloudy days, early mornings and late afternoons. The best wire I’ve found include products like those made by American Fishing Tackle. Their wire is constructed with seven strands of stainless steel, can be
tied like mono, is easy to work, kinks less and can be tied like monofilament. The best way to locate kingfish is to find the schools of baitfish they pursue. see reel time, page 27
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reel time: Spring in full swing FROM PAGE 26
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Structure in the Gulf (wrecks, patch reefs, ledges) and, as the waters warm, the edges of the local passes, are prime areas. A loran and fishfinder are great assets in the search, but anglers who don't have this equipment can target kings by locating baitfish and breaking fish. The action will usually have a contingent of pelicans and terns overhead. While live baiting usually takes the largest fish, trolled plugs, spoons, feathers and flies are all effective. The most effective way to attract kings is by deploying a chum bag and then chum with dead and live bait. Position your boat near structure, live bottom, baitfish schools or feeding birds. After a chum line has been established, begin adding pieces of cut bait, and finally, a few live shiners to the water. Slow trolling ladyfish and blue runners can also be effective if shiners are scarce. If you prefer not to chum, locate schools of bait fish on the surface and work the edges by drifting or with the aid of a trolling motor. A quiet approach will avoid spooking the baitfish, kingfish and other predators that may be patrolling the area. Cast to the edges of the school where kingfish patrol looking for wounded prey. One way to target kings that is very effective is top water plugs and big top water flies. There is nothing quite like a big king trashing a plug or fly on the surface. The bigger and nosier the fly or plug, the better. Whether you seek out kingfish on flies, live bait or trolling, you’re in for some of the most exciting action to be found off our coast. Rig light, protect from the kings’ sharp teeth and hold on!
Rick Richards caught this thirty five pound cobia in Sarasota Bay while fishing with Captain Scott Moore
tide chart for anna maria city pier April 22-29 Day Date
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P.M. High Time Feet
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Sun 4/26
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5:44p 1.82
12:01p 1.30
6:56-8:01
Thu 4/23
4:56a 1.27
7:51a 1.18
2:23p 2.32
10:44p -0.07
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Mon 4/27
8:58a 1.54
1:45a 0.25
7:17p 1.72
1:39p 1.16
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Fri 4/24
6:16a 1.28
8:29a 1.25
3:16p 2.16
11:46p 0.05
Tue 4/28
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2:34a 0.35
8:41p 1.69
2:53p 0.94
Sat 4/25
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9:56a 1.31
4:22p 1.98
Wed 4/29
9:43a 1.77
3:16a 0.45
9:45p 1.68
3:47p 0.70
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Get outside on AMI! Parasailing, kayaking and fishing are just three of the outdoor activities to be found on Anna Maria Island yearround.
Up, up, and away
Jamie Burns, of Bradenton, and Connor Field, of Anna Maria, have a blast while soaring high with AMI Parasail. The two wave as they take off, above right, gain significant altitude and a great view of the Island, far right, then drop down so that just their toes skim the Gulf waters, bottom right. JOHN SUTTON | SUBMITTED
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Soaring sailfish Captain Aaron Lowman caught this sailfish while fishing for kingfish last Friday off Anna Maria. A great catch that was promptly released.
Super snook From left, Tony Zaccagnino, of Los Angeles, and Steve Earhart, of Hampton, Ill., caught this 29-inch snook while fishing in Sarasota Bay with David Zaccagnino, of Holmes Beach.
Manatee curiosity Anna Maria resident Patty Hunter had a pleasant surprise recently while kayaking in Lake La Vista - a very curious manatee who followed the kayak around for quite some time. Patty hunter | submitted
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Sign controversy resolved The Bridge Street Merchants will be allowed to again piggyback its signs atop two city-owned signs. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
BRADENTON BEACH – The city commission has granted the Bridge Street Merchants a conditional use permit that will allow the group to affix signs a top the two city-owned signs located in the Gulf Drive roundabout. The signage will be used to promote the weekly Bridge Street Markets that take place on Sundays from November through April and also used to promote other special events taking place on Bridge Street year round. Two wooden slide-in signs belonging to the merchants association were recently confiscated by code enforcement due to concerns expressed by an unknown resident and later passed along by a city commissioner. It was agreed the two existing wooden city signs promoting Historic Bridge Street would be lowered slightly in order to ensure that the additional signage, when affixed, does not exceed the 36-inch height limit enforced by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in order to ensure visibility for motorists passing through the roundabout. It was stipulated that FDOT would be contacted to see if any additional permitting is required. When addressing the commission
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This picture, taken earlier this year, shows a slide-in market sign affixed to a city sign. The Bridge Street Merchants will be allowed to again piggyback its signs atop two city-owned signs. last week, Bridge Street Merchants President Angela Rodocker asked the city to waive the conditional use permit fee, and the commission unanimously obliged. When making her case for the fee waiver, Rodocker reminded the commission that the merchants group is financially responsible for maintaining the Historic Bridge Street signs, paid $1,500 toward the re-landscaping of the roundabout to
meet the city’s new landscape mission, maintains other landscaping elsewhere on Bridge Street and also provides the street flags at no cost to the city. Rodocker said the weekly Bridge Street Market is the primary source of funding for these efforts. It was also agreed that the conditional use permit would not apply to any signs that promote an individual business or an individual business event.
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This baby eagle was one of two recently rescued and re-nested by Wildife Inc. volunteers.
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Wildlife Inc. Volunteer Damen Hurds helps place an eagle’s nest in a tree at Robinson Preserve.
On Sunday, April 12, Wildlife Inc. assisted in the re-nesting of two baby bald eagles that fell to the ground when their nest in the Robinson Preserve fell apart, as reported by two preserve visitors the preceding Friday. According to Wildlife Inc.’s Ed Straight, a new nest was built, and with the assistance of a lift truck provided by Manatee County, was placed in a tree close to the rotting tree that formerly housed the baby eagles. Straight said the eagle parents did not
visit the new nest until Tuesday, April 14, which was cause for some initial concern, but the eagle family has now been fully reunited. When the birds were first recovered by Straight and his grandson on Friday, they were taken to the Palma Sola Animal Clinic where they received X-rays that determined the young birds of prey had not broken any bones in the fall.
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KidsServe.com can raise $4,500 to make it a total of $9,000. Donations can still be made online at KidsServe. com throughout April.
Spring is here The spring Palma Sola Botanical Park plants, antiques and crafts sales event will be held on Saturday, April 25, from 8 a.m. to 3 p,m, at the park, located at 9800 17th Ave. N. W. in Bradenton. Featured will be a variety of vendors selling plants, collectibles, antiques and arts and craft items, plus food and drinks. Admission is free, and there is ample parking. Vendors wanted! For more information call 941761-2866 or e-mail palmasolabp@aol. com.
SHINE Program needs volunteers
Lively talk at soiree room Community Connections, the group for residents whose neighborhoods are going rental, has its own room at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Community Connections founder and president Sissy Quinn hosts gatherings every Wednesday at 2 p.m. She invites all to come and join the lively discussion.
Fundraiser for monument The Friends of De Soto are sponsoring a fundraiser sunset boat tour to benefit the De Soto National Monument in northwest Bradenton on Saturday, May 16, at 7:30 p.m. Paradise Boat Tours will tour Sarasota Bay as the sun sets, and a narrator will keep everyone informed about the bay and the monument. Tickets are $35 per person. For reservations, log onto www.friendsofdesoto.org and click on the “Donate” button and make reference to the May Boat Tour Tickets when making payment.
Kids to make recycled beautiful The Manatee County Library System is holding a recycled materials fashion show on Saturday, May 16, at the Central Library and the public is invited to participate. Entries must be at least 13 years old and no older than 19. They must attend a mandatory meeting n Monday, May 11, or Wednesday, May 13, at 6 p.m. at the Manatee County Central Library. Kids are allowed one entry each. Entrants are allowed to model their own creation or find someone else to model it. If so, they have to choose the model. Makeup artists and hair stylists will be available to provide services one hour before the show. Clothes must be family friendly in nature. Inappropriate entries will not be allowed. Entries will be displayed on a cat walk while judges ask questions about the designs. To enter the 2015 Recycled Dreams
Flute choir performs The Gulf Coast Flute Choir, including Island resident Janet Schmoll, will performing their 14th annual spring concert on Monday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the Palma Sola Presbyterian Church located at 6510 Third Ave. W, Bradenton. Come hear the pop and classical sounds of the piccolo and alto, concert, and bass flutes conducted by Amanda Lyon. This is a free concert, but donations are appreciated.
Fashion Show, log onto www.mymanatee.org/library/teens.
Turtle stroll scheduled on Island Join the walkers and runners for the Manatee Miles Sea Turtle Stroll on Saturday, May 9, starting at 9 a.m. with registrations starting at 8 a.m. at Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S. in Bradenton Beach. This family fun walk/run offers a one-mile course and a 5K route. Registration is $35 for one adult and up to four kids, $50 for two adults and up to four kids, $25 for an adult up to April 30 and $30 after that, $15 for teens between 14 and 17 years old and $5 for each additional kid ages 3-13. Adults who sign up before April 30 will be assured of getting an event T-shirt. The first 200 to register will get a free stuffed koozie. Proceeds go to the United Way of Manatee County. To register, log onto www.eventbrite.com.
Library seeks writers and artists The Manatee County Library System is publishing a new online literary and arts journal called “805” and the editors of this bi-monthly publication are seeking short stories, flash fiction, essays, poems and art. Writers and artists are asked to submit via the website at www.805lit.org and include full contact information, genre and word count, if applicable. For general information, visit www.805lit.org.
Social bridge at Roser Enjoy social bridge every Monday at noon at the Roser Church, 512 Pine
Ave, Anna Maria. For more information call 941-778-0414 or just come and join the group
Play bridge at Annunciation Enjoy duplicate bridge every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. For more information, call 8965154.
Serving kids with autism Jermiah Victor, 12-year-old Anna Maria Island resident and founder of KidsServe.com, announced that attendees of the 2015 Sarasota Open have contributed a total of $1,600 to help children in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Jermiah and his brother Nathanael play tennis and raise money for kid’s charities in Florida and around the world. “To celebrate Autism Awareness month, we have a very special gift for our donors. For each donation over $25, a night light will be mailed to donors, and $1 will be donated to Autism Speaks,” said Jenah Victor, Jermiah’s mom. The money raised will be used to purchase sensory belts. The weighted therapy belt has been proven to promote self-calming, balance and increased body awareness by enhancing proprioceptive feedback. Within minutes of wearing the belt children feel more grounded, focused and secure. “I wear my belt, and it helps me focus better on my school work,” said Nathanael. A matching grant is available if
The Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging need volunteers to join the award-winning SHINE team to help the elderly make decisions on Medicare, health insurance and prescription drug plans. Volunteers may also make educational presentations to community groups and participate in local health fairs, senior fairs and other outreach and educational events. For more information, or to volunteer, call the Elder Helpline at 1-813-740-3888, ext. 5593.
Volunteer advocates needed Florida’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program needs volunteers to join its corps of dedicated advocates who protect the rights of elders who live in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult family care homes. The program’s local councils are seeking additional volunteers to identify, investigate and resolve residents’ concerns. Special training and certification is provided. All interested individuals who care about protecting the health, safety, welfare and rights of long-term care facility residents, who often have no one else to advocate for them, are encouraged to call toll-free 1-888-831-0404 or visit the program’s Website at http:// ombudsman.myflorida.com.
Red Cross needs you The American Red Cross in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties has an urgent need for volunteers to help train people how to save a life and to assist local families who have lost their home to a fire or other disaster. Volunteer instructors help people learn lifesaving skills such as CPR and First Aid. Disaster Action Team volunteers assists families who have suffered house fires or other disasters with short-term places to stay and other immediate needs, such as getting temporary refills on medications. Volunteers also are trained to provide emotional support for these families. All volunteer applicants must pass a background check and attend an orientation class. All training is free. American Red Cross volunteers constitute 94 percent of the total workforce to carry out its humanitarian mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. To register or for more information, visit www.redcross. org/fl/Sarasota/volunteer.
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The Skullywag is ship-shape The parade ship of the Anna Maria Island Privateers will be in the De Soto Parade next weekend in Bradenton. BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – The Skullywag returned home over the weekend, and it’s going back out for its first parade next weekend. The Anna Maria Island Privateers’ parade ship has been out of service since it was damaged in an accident Dec. 13 on 14th Street West in Bradenton as it pulled out of the parking lot of Asia restaurant and was hit by Ford pickup. According to witnesses, the driver of the truck had been speeding and never hit the brakes when he ran into the custom-built pirate’s ship. Privateer’s President Bob Dominas, who was driving the ship during the accident, has suffered back problems since the accident, but he was determined to drive the ship from the repair shop when it was finished. “I was the last one driving it before it went into the shop so, I said, by God, I would be the one to drive it out of the shop,” he said. “It ran well.” tOM VAUGHT | SUN Dominas said the Privateers The Skullywag is back at it's parking spot, ready to sail the high seas in search of booty to help the kids with their education and to spread joy. The rushed to finish the project because Anna Maria Island Privateers will be on deck this Saturday at the DeSoto Parade in Bradenton. they wanted to be in the DeSoto Parade, which is hosted by the ConThe Skullywag looked bad after the mechanical parts and make new “We got her ready for this parade quistadors, another pirate group the accident, according to Domibody sections that were destroyed and we still owe a bunch of money, that loaned the Privateers a parade nas. The rear axle had come off the in the accident. Dominas had praise but we’re going to be out there ship to use during their Christmas frame, but it looked worse than it for the mechanics and everyone Saturday.” Parade a week after the accident. was. They found men who could fix who helped.
Committee works on environmental impact statement Members of the planning and zoning board would be invited to attend pre-application meetings with those seeking permits for new construction. BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – In the 1970s and ‘80s, the federal government required environmental impact statements (EIS) for almost every project that might affect the air, water or ground. Those statements will be making a comeback if the Anna Maria Planning and Zoning
(P&Z) Board has its way. The board is working on requiring pre application meetings between landowners and their builders, City Planner Alan Garrett and one or more member of the committee. If all goes well, the prospective builder would be required to fill out an environmental impact statement to help preserve the natural resources – air, water, the sand and dirt – of the project and the Island. The committee met last week and worked on a draft EIS. P&Z Chair Jonathan Crane wants the applicant to have the meeting before spending a lot of money on engineer-
ing, so he/she won’t be reluctant to make changes. Garrett said if applicants don’t do certain things, the P&Z could amend the law to require it. The committee discussed forming a development and design review board., but Garrett said they should not go too far until they get a permanent building official to replace Bob Welch, who resigned earlier this month. Crane will work on the list of items in the EIS and e-mail the changes to other P&Z members in one-way emails. Crane will meet with Garrett this week to edit the list. In other news, Garrett said the city wants to establish an historic pier
district for both the city and Rod & Reel piers. He said the spoil island at Galati’s is another area for that designation. He urged P&Z members to visit the piers and think about what should be allowed and what should not. Garrett said the city is running into a problem with swimming pool setbacks. “The side-yards only need a 7-foot setback, while the front and back yards require 10 feet,” Garrett said. “I would prefer 10-foot setbacks on the sideyards as well.” After some discussion, they decided to tackle that project after they finish with the EIS requirements.
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Island daughter wins scholarship BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com
A young graduate of Anna Maria Elementary School got some good news in her first year at King Middle School. Irada Karpthip learned recently that she would be a recipient in the Take Stock in Children Scholarship and Mentor Program. Her sponsor is Cindy Helton, of the Suncoast Credit Union. Her mother, May Karpthip, said she was one of 24 students from 110 schools in Manatee County. Irada Karpthip wants to become a pediatrician, according to her mother, who is from Thailand. Irada
was involved in saying “May peace prevail on earth” in her mother’s native language during the Peace Day for Kids celebration at Anna Maria Elementary School two years ago, Irada Karpthip has always been a straight A students, her mother said, and she just got her report card from King Middle School and it was also straight As. “I am so proud of my daughter,” said May Karpthip. “She has always tried to do her best and now she has a scholarship.” Irada karpthip with Cindy Helton, from Suncoast Credit Union, who sponsored her scholarship Submitted
Students raise money to eradicate tetanus BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – The Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island teamed up with Anna Maria Elementary School students to raise $1,185.56 for the Kiwanis Eliminate program to end tetanus in third-world countries. One inoculation costs $1.80 and that figures out to be 658 shots. At the school’s morning news show, Kiwanis President Dave “Watchdog” Miner, incoming Kiwanis President Robyn Kinkopf and Kiwanis member Claudette Kenney appeared with a huge check for the money collected. They passed out Eliminate bracelets to the kids. “We are delighted to work with the school,” Kinkopf said. “We hope we can do it again next year.” The students helped decorate boxes that they used to collect money. Kinkopf was in charge of the effort. “I am proud of you for your effort,” AME Principal Jackie Featherston told students in the studio. “I heard reports of some kids donating
Spring Fling moves to mainland The 12th Annual Anna Maria Elementary School Spring Fling will held at the newly renovated Seafood Shack, upstairs in the banquet hall, in Cortez on Friday, May 15, from 6 to 11p.m.This year’s theme is the Red Carpet Gala! This is the school’s largest fundraiser of the year and PTO members are excited with the new location. They will have amazing silent auction items that were generously donated by local establishments. The tradition will continue with each classroom creating a piece of art that will be cherished forever by the highest bidding family that acquires it. It is amazing how such possessions can hold such fond childhood memories. Some of the items up for bid are: • A beach cruiser from Beach Bums; • A full day boat rental from Cannons; • Four tickets to Busch Gardens with a one night stay at the Embassy Suites; • A three-night stay in the Keys at the Yatros' condo; • Four park hopper passes to Disney World; • A private wine tasting for 20 at Total Wine; • Two passes to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure; • A two-night stay on Pine Ave through Anna Maria Guest House Rentals; • Four tickets to SeaWorld and Aquatica; • An Emerson painting; • A Cortez Deep Sea Fishing charter for two; • A Moore Fishing charter; • A Lola vineyard stay for four. The PTO is still looking for donations and sponsorships For more information, contact AME PTO President Amy Talucci at 941 812-7253 or e-mail islandlifeinfo@gmail.com.
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From left, back, Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island members Claudette Kenney, Anna Maria Elementary Counsellor Cindi Harrison, Kiwanis President-Elect Robyn Kinkopf and President Dave Miner with students at the school. their allowances.” Before they ended the program, AME Guidance Counselor Cindi Harrison noted that one student brought his donations in two plastic pigs. Harrison was surprised when Cole Pearson came to the studio to claim the pigs.
The Kiwanis Club has several programs with the school including Bringing Up Grades (BUGS) and the grandparents program where fifthgraders are paired with a Kiwanis member and meet once a month for lunch and activities.
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Students at Anna Maria Elementary School picked up trash around the campus last Friday in celebration of the Coastal Cleanup on Saturday.
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Jackie’s Paradise Café & Catering Bruschetta Trio By JACKIE ESTES
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Each recipe is made with a fresh French baguette or you may use Cuban bread for a heartier portion. Pictured here is the Cuban Bread. For each recipe, Cut 1 inch slices cross-wise on a diagonal. Lightly toast all bread. These appetizers are perfect for a summer cocktail or dinner party. They represent an easy and elegant Mediterranean array of flavors. Enjoy!
have enjoyed cooking for as long as I can remember. My mother, Florence Barbetta, was a fabulous cook who had a knack for turning everyday ingredients into creative, bountiful and much anticipated meals. For instance, the aroma of her famous clam cakes would reach throughout the neighborhood. My friends and I, and later my own children, would line up on the stoop and stairwells waiting for our own individual brown paper bag of freshly fried clam cakes. Spots of oil peeking through let us know that the clams harvested early that morning on the shores of New England had been transformed into something truly special. The joy I received from helping my mom in the kitchen throughout my life has forayed into a very rewarding and gratifying career as an owner and chef. I love feeding people and feeling the pride of satisfying a very basic part of life. This simple pleasure of food can become as complex and creative as one chooses, but somehow still never gets too far from the basics. Good ingredients that give honor to their simple beginnings and a cooking method that awakens, but never steals the show, are a few requisites. Conversation and connection make any meal complete and give true sustenance to a necessary ritual of life. Whether it is friends, family or new diners just coming to Paradise Café for the first time, it is always a joy to provide a meal and share in the day. I hope to see you soon at the upcoming fifthth annual Food and Wine on Pine, where you may sample my recipes and the wonderful flavors of many of our local restaurants. It is sure to be a day to stroll, dine and enjoy all the splendor Anna Maria Island has to offer.
Prime Rib Au Jus with Blue Cheese
Rub each slice with a garlic clove that has been cut in half. Spread a thin layer of softened Maytag blue cheese. Meanwhile, heat au jus and dip thinly sliced rare prime rib into juice. Dip just enough to warm. You can substitute with rare roast beef. Layer meat on top of bread. Garnish with mint leaves or cilantro.
Greek Isles
After slicing and lightly toasting bread, sprinkle an even and light amount of minced garlic (can be jarred) on the toasted bread. Add a ¼ inch slice of ripe fresh garden tomato. I like the heirlooms – don’t skip here on quality. Chunk feta on top – use a block feta and crumble yourself. Cover most of tomato, leaving just some red showing through. Chiffonade fresh basil on top as garnish. Lightly drizzle top with Greek olive oil dressing.
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Finely chop the following: Firm red tomato, red onion, and nova lox. Combine quantities to your preference. Then add whole capers to taste. Squeeze fresh lemon juice and add extra virgin olive oil to combine. Refrigerate for 30 plus minutes. Spoon on top of toasted bread. Note – a very thin layer of cream cheese can be optional as a base. Finally, garnish with fresh chive tips.
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Fundraiser for Coop The Drift In, on Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach, is hosting a fundraiser for Robert Cooper, also known as Coop, on Saturday, April 25, from noon to 7 p.m. There will be raffles, prizes, food and entertainment. Coop was diagnosed with a draining ulcer in his leg that will require surgery and might result in the loss of the leg. He has been unable to work since last December and is currently awaiting approval of disability benefits. To donate, contact Jill Capparelli at 941-526-6641 or visit the Drift In.
Snooks Adams Kids Day scheduled for May 17 The Anna Maria Island Privateers carry on the tradition of Snooks Adams Day on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Bayfront Park, 310 North Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. Bring the kids for fun and games including a pirate costume party, pirate stories, crafts, prices and free pizza, hot dogs and soda. Snooks Adams Kids Day began in 1954 when the popular Island police chief took a bunch of boys to Coquina Beach in his Jeep for a day of fun to celebrate the end of the school year. He later included the girls and soon it became a tradition. Later, as Snooks Adams aged, the Privateers took over the event and after he passed away, they vowed to continue the tradition to celebrate the end of the school year and summer at the beach. The food is free for the kids and there will be collection jars for the adults to make donations.
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o you’ve fallen in love – not with the cute little blond with the polka dot bikini, but with the cute little vacation cottage with the aqua shutters directly on the beach. But before you write that deposit check you may want to have a serious conversation with yourself. Let’s continue last week’s conversation about how great the market for vacation homes has been after the market was practically frozen as a result of the financial crisis. Sales for vacation homes were up 57 percent from last year according to the National Association of Realtors, and owning a vacation property has tons of lifestyle benefits as well as financial benefits. However, owning a second home that’s used part time and may be placed in a rental pool needs to be considered carefully. First of all can you afford it? Vacation homes, like boats and sports cars, are emotional purchases and can quickly get you into trouble and put you over your head financially. Banks are particularly
Castles in the Sand Louise Bolger picky about lending money on vacation homes since they consider these purchases riskier. In bad economic times, borrowers are more likely to stop paying the mortgage on a second property than on their primary residence. In addition, larger down payments are required for vacation homes, frequently 25 percent, as well as higher FICO credit scores. Basically the lenders want you to be more invested in a vacation property than in a primary property. As stated, prices are going up, so don’t get caught up in a buying frenzy which happened to a lot of people in the run up to the housing bubble. This might be the right time to buy while sale prices are still on the
upswing, but at some point, it will level off, and like the stock market, it’s hard to time the marketplace, especially when you’re making an emotional purchase. As in any property, home repairs, updating and insurance are expenses that have to be calculated into the cost of managing the property. We all know the insurance issues we are facing in Florida, where so many beachfront and waterfront homes are paying very high premiums for replacement coverage for both wind and flood. Also insurance companies will probably charge higher premiums for a vacation home since the home is considered to be not fully occupied year round, therefore, there is a greater risk of damage. Also, if you’re planning on renting the property part of the time as an investment, the insurance will also be more expensive. Renting, of course, brings its own set of challenges from tenants doing damage to furniture wearing out quickly and needing to be replaced. If you place your vacation
home with a rental agent to manage and rent, there will be a hefty fee eating away at any profits you may have wanted to defray your costs in owing the property. However, if you’re looking for a vacation property a little more exotic than Anna Maria Island check out what’s going on in Cuba. With the current and future opening up of our relations with Cuba, Americans with cash are buying up properties with water views. Because of the limited number of apartments that can be purchased by foreigners, the prices are souring for upscale apartments built during Cuba’s golden era. With Cuba 90 miles from Florida Cuba could someday be the next Key West. Everyone loves the feeling of being in love. Just make sure the affection you have for the vacation home you fell in love with is returned. Aqua shutters and sunsets won’t help if you can’t make the mortgage payment.
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Real estate transfers of March 2015 •Sponsored by Alan Galletto, Island Real Estate Source: Mid Florida Multiple Listing Service
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Date Sold Price Listed Price Sold Anna Maria 03/31/15 899,999 775,000 03/31/15 960,000 865,000 03/27/15 997,000 940,000 03/13/15 975,400 953,000 03/09/15 2,499,900 2,200,000 03/25/15 500,000 500,000 03/06/15 449,000 350,000 03/06/15 449,000 350,000 Bradenton Beach 03/31/15 349,500 325,000 03/16/15 374,000 355,000 03/18/15 392,000 370,000 03/02/15 449,000 400,000 03/13/15 1,149,000 1,100,000 03/30/15 609,900 594,000 03/31/15 249,000 233,000 03/02/15 319,000 300,000 03/06/15 312,500 307,500 03/31/15 320,000 310,000 03/26/15 312,500 312,000 03/30/15 609,900 594,000 03/09/15 229,000 190,000 03/31/15 249,000 245,000 03/31/15 109,000 105,000 Cortez 03/20/15 979,000 921,500 03/31/15 449,000 425,000 03/31/15 699,000 692,000 03/16/15 450,000 425,000
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these illegal pools?” asked Motzer. “Why weren’t these pools denied by the building department? Were these pools ever inspected during the installation process? Someone should be held accountable for these faulty installations.” “I’m asking for a thorough investigation of the building department,” Morton said. “I want to find out what’s going on because a lot of allegations have been put out. “Have the chief do it and the mayor and Jim (Building Official Jim McGuinness) can sit in in it. It needs to be clarified and addressed. It’s an embarrassment to our commission.” However, at Thursday’s work session, Morton clarified his remarks and said, “It was not to crucify any city employees. There was no wrong doing (with them). I was trying to find out where all the bases were.” McGuinness said regarding one pool Motzer questioned, the police chief accompanied the inspector to stop the project until he received evidence in writing from FPL that it would move the lines and evidence of payment from the contractor for that work.
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“Who has been approving the installation of these illegal pools? Why weren’t these pools denied by the building department? Were these pools ever inspected during the installation process? Someone should be held accountable for these faulty installations.” Dick Motzer Resident keep hearing things over and over. “It puts a lot of doubt in your mind as to why there are so many complaints. The perception of the residents is something’s fishy, and we can’t have that and have an effective department.” City Attorney Patricia Petruff said the city commission has the authority to “take what ever action it wants and it can be an internal or external investigation. “You need to consider whether taking that step is the appropriate response or whether give the administration an opportunity to bring back some reports,” she said. Mayor Bob Johnson pointed out that the building department has been in a state of disarray for
three years and McGuinness just arrived two weeks ago. “We all have the same concerns – get fair, equitable, impartial, unbiased enforcement in the city,” he said. “We’ve the where-with-all to do that. “I’m not interested in stopping everything and going back and examining things that happened in the past. I would rather put the department together than tear it apart.” Commissioner Jean Peelen said she’s willing to give McGuinness “time to do his job,” and Chair Judy Titsworth suggested one month. The others agreed.
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The majority of the county’s 5 percent resort tax proceeds are allocated to CVB tourism marketing efforts; one of the five pennies is allocated to beach renourishment and maintenance. Moving the maintenance funds from the beach penny to a different penny will result in the full beach penny being dedicated to beach renourishment, Falcione said. The move is necessary because renourishment is getting more costly, and state and federal renourishment grants are increasingly harder to obtain, he said, explaining that resort taxes cannot increase by law, but can be reallocated. The budget shifting move also will allow lifeguards to staff the beaches until 7 p.m. instead of 4 p.m. at three locations on Anna Maria Island, Falcione said, adding that while resort tax proceeds cannot legally directly fund lifeguards, they can fund beach maintenance, which will free county maintenance funds to pay for more lifeguard staffing. The TDC voted unanimously to recommend the proposal to the county commission. TDC member Ed Chiles called the effort a better utilization of tax dollars, saying, “The beaches protect our structures and are what our tourism economy is based on.” Another $175,000 was unanimously approved for the commission’s consideration for maintenance of beach park facilities at Coquina Beach, Manatee Public Beach and Bayfront Park on the Island, especially during the three summer holiday weekends. The funds are needed to keep the beaches clean because of the increase in tourism and visitors to the beaches, Falcione said. The board also approved a recommendation for $60,000 for a structural study of the Anna Maria Pier, $30,000 of which would be reimbursed by the city of Anna Maria; the study is needed to assess the structural condition of the pier, whether repairs or maintenance is required, costs and the time required to complete the repairs, according to the CVB.
Tourism “incredible”
March occupancy in Manatee County reached an “incredible” 95.6 percent, while average occupancy for the first quarter of 2015 averaged 87 percent, Walter Klages, of Tampabased Research Data Services, the county’s tourism consultant, told the TDC. “There was no room in the inn,” he
There was no room at the inn. You need to focus on that because that will be an issue." Walter Klages County tourism consultant
said, adding that demand is clearly outpacing supply, and cautioning that the increase in tourism is not sustainable due to the limited supply of accommodations. “You need to focus on that because that will be an issue,” he told the TDC. TDC member and Holmes Beach Commissioner Jean Peelen said that more hotels are needed to lessen the pressure that prompts developers to build eight-bedroom rentals on the Island. Bradenton Beach hotelier and TDC member David Teitelbaum said many of the multi-bedroom rentals are “inappropriate, and cities allowing that is a big problem. A couple developers are doing that … and they’re busting up the neighborhoods and it needs to be solved.” Klages said that travel from Europe is up 23.6 percent, surprising given that the dollar’s value is making it more expensive for Europeans to travel here. But Europeans who once vacationed in Turkey, Algeria and Egypt are choosing other destinations because “disquieting things are occurring that are so frightening,” he said. Travel from the Southeast U.S. is up 15.3 percent, the Midwest is up 12.4 percent, the Northeast is up 9.6 percent, Canada is up 9.2 percent and Florida is up 5.4 percent, he said. Domestic visitors are coming from the following feeder markets in this order: New York, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Boston, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Washington D.C., Buffalo and Orlando. The Baltimore Orioles training in Sarasota is drawing some Washington D.C. visitors, Falcione said. The average length of time visitors stay is 7.6 days, with the average party size 2.7 people, Klages said.
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Sandbar reopens with new safety measures BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – The Sandbar restaurant is open and running again after briefly being closed following a suprise health inspection last week. The inspection and subsequent closure occurred on Tuesday, April 14, by a state agency that oversees health conditions at restaurants. The inspector found cockroaches near a hand washing area, a reach–in cooler and in and under boxes near a steam table. There were also problems with raw food being stored at temperatures considered too warm and, as a result, unsafe. It was a shock to manager Joe Rogers. “This is the first time in 36 years of serving food,� he said. “We talked with our pest control service and they came out and sprayed again.� Rogers said roaches like to hide inside boxes and they had left a few boxes in the secondary kitchen area not being used at the time. On Wednesday, the inspector came out, found conditions safe and allowed the restaurant to reopen. Rogers said with the recent remodeling of the restaurant, the staff had to get used to things being stored in different locations. He said they will work to keep things clean with an emphasis on pest control. “We want to make sure this never happens again,� he said.
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4/10, 5:25 p.m., petit theft, pickpocket, 100 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria City Pier. The victim said somebody removed a credit card and other valuables from her backpack while she was wearing it. 4/12, 9:12 p.m., information, 100 Spring Ave., Sandbar restaurant. An intoxicated patron had to be taken home.
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4/7, 11 a.m., theft, 2600 Gulf Drive S., Coquina Beach. The victim put her billfold in a friend’s center console in his convertible and after they went to the beach, it was gone.
Obituaries Alexandra Joy Varelis Alexandra Joy Varelis, 33, of Bradenton, passed away April 7, 2015. She was born Oct. 10, 1981, in Ft. Lauderdale and moved to Bradenton at a very young age and has been a lifelong resident since. Alexandra worked at the family restaurant, Cortez Café, and was Greek Orthodox. She was predeceased by her brother, John, in November 2014, and is survived by her husband of one and a half years, Ross Godfrey, of Bradenton; parents, Sotirios and Deborah (Price) Varelis, of Bradenton; two sisters, Melissa Varelis, of Las Vegas, Nev., Desiree Haynes, of Bradenton; and many extended family members and friends. Priivate family services will be held at a
4/12, 6:15 p.m., animal complaint, 1800 Gulf Drive South, Coquina Beach. The victim said a pit bull bit him, and the animal’s owner took the dog and left the beach. The victim’s skin was not broken, so there were no charges. 4/14, 3:30, p.m., defacing city property, city construction site at 100 Gulf Drive South. A party unknown wrote obscenities on wet concrete that will have to be resurfaced or replaced. 4/16, 9 a.m., stolen vehicle, 100 block of 12th Street South. A truck was stolen. The owner said he might have left the key in the vehicle.
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4/15, 5:45 p.m., sexual assault, sexual battery, 3800 block of 117th Street West. The victim said she was awakened by a male sexually assaulting her. She escaped and stayed in a nearby field. The suspect left the house. later date. The family requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St. Mark Orthodox Christian Church of Bradenton in her memory. Condolences for the family may be made online at www.shannonfuneralhomes.com.
Wiley, Frank Endicott Frank Endicott Wiley, Sr, of Bradenton, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was a native of Winchester, Ky., the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A.N. (Bess) Wiley, having been born July 30, 1926. He had one brother, James, who passed away as an infant. A graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, Mr. Wiley worked for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, retiring in the late 1980s. A United States Naval veteran, Mr. Wiley served his country in World War II. Mr. Wiley lived in Bradenton since relo-
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4/4, 12:13 a.m., domestic dispute, 500 block of 72nd Street. A woman called police because another woman, who was staying with her, was attacked by her girlfriend while she was sleeping. The suspect left after the witness called police and was not found. The victim said she would not sign a complaint against her girlfriend, but the witness said she would. Backup was called and searched for the suspect to no avail. The officer filled out a capias request. 4/8, 10:39 a.m., larceny, theft, 6300 block of Flotilla Drive. A bicycle with a tool kit and saddlebag were stolen from the carport. 4/9, 3:27 a.m., warrant arrest, 5100 block of the beach. The officer saw the suspect sleeping on the beach through his night-vision goggles, and when he ran a computer check, cating from Kentucky in 1989 and loved visiting Anna Maria Island. He actively served his community by volunteering for organizations such as Meals on Wheels, Our Daily Bread and was a part of the Bradenton Christ Church’s Vestry. Mr. Wiley regularly attended the Episcopal Church of Annunciation on Anna Maria Island and frequently served as an usher. Mr. Wiley enjoyed music, from jazz to the symphony. And, as a true Southern gentleman, he found pleasure in spending time with his family, traveling and boating. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jean Hauck Wiley and his children from a previous marriage, Sally McConnell (Wes) and Frank Endicott Wiley Jr. (Lisa), and his stepchildren, Jeannie Falknor (Rick); Katie Clark Glasgow (Glenn); Anna St. Charles Hines (Jim); Chip St. Charles (Jennie) and Jim St. Charles (Wanda). He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Elizabeth Endicott McConnell, and is further survived by his grandchil-
he found the suspect had a warrant from Manatee County for dealing in stolen property. He was arrested. 4/9, 3 p.m., driving with a suspended license, 5400 block of Marina Drive. The officer ran a computer check on the suspect vehicle, and the tag had a seize order if the owner was driving. The driver was the owner, and the tag was taken. He was ticketed. 4/10, 9:06 a.m., possession of drugs, 4900 block of Second Avenue. The officer observed the suspect vehicle parked in the middle of the intersection. When he asked what was wrong, the driver gave him a blank stare and attempted to wake up her passenger. The officer came over to the car and found a marijuana filled cigar, also known as a blunt. The driver was ticketed.
dren Hannah Mayes McConnell, Margaret Scott McConnell, Evalyn Engle Wiley, Frank Endicott Wiley III and his step grandchildren; Jonah St. Charles; Michael Falknor (Mandy); Jason St. Charles, Elise Gardner (Larry); Carol Ann Clark; Riley Charles Clark (Kaylea); Jean Marie Diehl (Thomas); Charlotte Rose Clark; Patrick Glasgow (Tovah); Kyle Glasgow; Alex Stipp (Lindsey); Tristan Hines and Clayton Hines and 10 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to: Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 or to Food Bank of Manatee, 811 23rd Ave. E., Bradenton, FL 34208. A celebration of life memorial service will be held at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, Fla., at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, with a reception to follow at the church.
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her personal space is respected. Long also confirmed that on March 13, during a global settlement meeting adjournment, she walked over to the Tingley Library to decompress before the meeting resumed. “The thing that horrified me was that he followed me to the library. The entire time he had his arm around me and his hand on my back and he was feeding me platitudes. At the end, he said ‘Are you feeling better now?’ and ‘How about a hug?’ The whole thing made me feel uncomfortable. I felt he was invading my space and I had gone to the library to get away.” When asked if she has contemplated quitting, Long said, “Yes, but I feel loyal to Terri.”
Code red
Code Enforcement Officer Gail Garneau said she finds herself in constant conflict with the mayor regarding his failure to follow code enforcement policies and procedures, which led to a 2014 lawsuit and recently resulted in two Bridge Street business owners contacting their attorneys. “Is morale low? Absolutely; you have a mayor and his significant other suing the city and high tension and turnover in the clerk’s office. The mayor’s temper is hostile, with frequent outbursts directed toward city staff. He often screams, berates staff and uses profanity,” she said. Garneau cited a 2014 closeddoor meeting with Shearon and Police Chief Sam Speciale
concerning a complaint the mayor filed about portable toilets placed near his residence during beach renourishment. “The complaint was unfounded, but when I asked where he would like me to ask the county or feds to move them, he screamed, ‘I don’t care where they (f-bomb) get moved, but get them moved,’” she said. Speciale later confirmed this statement to be true.
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In 2014, Shearon was the subject of a hostile work force complaint filed by Public Works Director Tom Woodard. Public works employee Christine Watson filed a similar complaint against Shearon’s significant other, Tjet Martin, and David
Higgins, also from public works, filed a complaint against Commissioner Janie Robertson regarding inaccurate statements she made about the use of a departmental credit card. A labor attorney hired by the city found some merit in each of the claims, but determined in each case that they did not rise to the level of creating a hostile work place according the Civil Rights Act, or defamation in Higgins’ case. Friday afternoon, all three employees said they have considered quitting, but feel doing so would be a victory for the mayor. Woodard noted that Shearon, per the labor attorney’s order, is not allowed to provide him with direct verbal instructions without a third party
present to witness the conversation. “Every day I worry about what’s he’s going to do next. If he were to leave, it would relieve some of the stress and tension that takes away from our efficiency and enthusiasm,” Woodard said. “As it’s been said before, he’s an equal opportunity bully. The stress he creates not only affects me, it also affects my wife, my family and my mother-in-law who has cancer,” Higgins added. “The mayor wasn’t here today and morale was great,” said Watson. Shearon is also the subject of an unresolved Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaint filed by Lancaster last fall.
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BOATS ARE SELLING, Very Busy. Cortez High & Dry Marina-Top Location. Islandboatsales.net WE ALSO BUY BOATS. 941-228-3489
ANNA MARIA CITY Gulf Drive Frontage Commercial 2 Lots 104x120 Real Estate only $1,200,000. Call Alan Galletto Island Real Estate 941-232-2216
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EMPIRE COMPUTER SERVICE Computer problems fixed in your home or office. The fastest friendliest service around. Serving the Island since 2004. Call 941-739-6424
EMPLOYMENT PART-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE at Gift Shop on Anna Maria Island. Retirees welcome. Inquire at 813-409-7540 HELP WANTED STYLIST, NAIL TECHNICIAN. Current License required. Flexible hours. Small shop on Island. Call Owner 941538-0225 SALES ASSISTANT PART-TIME Busy office, strong communications skills, computer skills. Need to be flexible. Send Resume to PO Box 1394, Anna Maria FL 34216 BARBER NEEDED NW BRADENTON. Good job. Ask for Bob Call 941-792-5020 VACATION RENTAL OFFICE looking for experienced Maintenance Man to grow and expand Maintenance Dept. Please call 941-7784442
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TEAM PLAYERS NEEDED Busy AMI Deli has 2 parttime deli clerk positions available. Great opportunity to work 10-15 hours a week for some extra spending money. Must be flexible and have good "People Skills". Apply in person at Jessie's Island Store, 5424 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach and ask for April or Jimmy B.A.H. EXPRESS HIRING Regional-OTR Class A drivers. Great pay and benefits, paid vacation and holidays. Home weekly. 12 months experience. Apply at www. bahexpress.com. 800-8526641 ext. 111 CAN YOU DIG It? Heavy Equipment Operator Career! Receive Hands On Training And National Certifications Operating Bulldozers, Backhoes & Excavators. Lifetime Job Placement. Veteran Benefits Eligible! 1-866912-0572 AVIATION GRADS WORK with JetBlue, Boeing, Delta and others- start here with hands on training for FAA certification. Financial aid if qualified. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-314-5838
FOR SALE DISH TV STARTING at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) Save! Regular Price $34.99 Call Today and Ask About Free Same Day Installation! Call Now! 888986-4858
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GARAGE, MOVING, RUMMAGE & YARD SALES SALE NIKI’S GIFT & ANTIQUE SHOP. 5351 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach. All Sterling & Gold jewelry 20% to 60% off. Select gifts, collectables, glassware, miniatures, books, art work, bric-brac, jewelry 30% to 80% off. Hand designed soaps, artist made Sea Glass necklaces. Open 7 days a week 9:30-5.
ROSER THRIFT SHOP Open 9:30am - 2 pm Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. 10 am -1 pm Saturday Annex open same days. Donations accepted Wednesday 9 am. – 11am 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Call 941-779-2733
GOLF CARTS WANT TO RENT street legal golf cart June 14th to July 18th. You must be able to drop off and pick up. Reasonable offers only please. Please be prepared to provide pictures. Please call Dodi at 575- 760-9973.
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KAYAK/ PADDLE BOARD ROGO SPECIAL: RENT ONE Single Yak / Paddle Board: $45. Day / $150. Week - Get One Free! Free delivery & pickup on island. Fun Yaks: 918-639-5002.
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FOUND PRESCRIPTION ITALIAN sunglasses in water on Saturday, April 4. Call 813-679-9662
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REAL ESTATE HOMES & CONDOS FOR SALE SPACIOUS 3BR/3BA Condominium rarely available in wonderful bay front complex with pool and tennis courts. Tastefully renovated to include newly tiled kitchen & family room with a peak of the bay and a split bedroom plan. Centrally located in Holmes Beach, with a short walk to shops. Ground-floor unit with covered parking and private storage. Family oriented and pet friendly. Offered at $450,000. Call Green Real Estate @ 941-7780455
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REAL ESTATE: LOTS FOR SALE GORGEOUS LOT (14,160 Sq. Ft) (80 X 177) Located at 1107 Palma Sola Blvd. Stunning views of Palma Sola Bay with great potential for new construction. For more details contact Gregg Bayer at AMI Beaches Real Estate 941-799-9096
REAL ESTATE: OPEN HOUSE OPEN SUNDAY, APRIL 26. 2-4PM 6250 Holmes Blvd #31 Holmes Beach. Info 941-705-2268
RENTALS: ANNUAL 2BR/2BA home, 55 + community, 1,600 s/f water & trash incl. w/d, community pool & shuffle board, Golf privileges available. Big yard, canal view, tile & carpet, Newly renovated throughout. 1 car garage, close to shopping & restaurants. Available immediately East Bradenton $1,600/ mo. 1st, last & security. 2BR/2BA home 1650 s/f lawn care incl. w/d , tile & wood , 1 carport, 1st, last $1,350/mo, $1000 sec dep. Available immediately. NO PETS AT THIS PROPERTY Near St. Stevens. Pinebrook Condo 2BR/2BA 1500 s/f golf course frontage beautiful condo w/ den, Wood floors, splendid granite kitchen, vaulted ceilings great views, carport. $1,500/mo, first, last & security. Credit & background required on all applicants over 18. DUNCAN REAL ESTATE 941-779-0304 www.teamduncan.com ANNUAL RENTAL and CONDOMINIUM Association management serviced by (2) offices open 7 days a week! Contact kate@ islandreal.com – 941-3451295 - Island Real Estate of Anna Maria Island, Inc. ANNUAL RENTALS: 3BR Townhouse in Palma Sola Trace. 1 car garage, heated community pool. Brand new! $1700/mo. First, Last, Security. Contact kate@ islandreal.com or 941-3451295. Island Real Estate. ANNUAL RENTALS WEST BRADENTON: 2BR/2BA house with large yard 3803 15th Ave W $1300/ mo. 3BR/2BA/2CG Duplex $1300/mo. First & 1 month Security deposit. Credit check required. Call 941809-2488 ANNUAL RENTAL HOLMES BEACH Small 1BR efficiency. Available May 1 $850/ mo First & 1 month security. Credit Check required. Call 941-809-2488
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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 ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fl Condos. Pool beach access, fully equipped $650-$750/ wk Redekercondos.com 941-778-1915 WILLKOMMEN AUF AMI! Besuchen Sie Island Real Estate in einem unserer Inselbüros (6101 Marina Drive oder 419 Pine Ave) mit unserem deutschsprachigen Reservierungsservice und erhalten ein freies Island Real Estate Baseball Cap! Wir geben Ihnen gerne mehr Auskunft über unsere 250 ausgewählte Feriendomizile für Ihren nächsten Urlaub! AMI-WHY RENT SEASONALLY when you can rent your Beach Get-A-Way ANNUALLLY for a comparable amount? Call 860-9223857 for info. ISLAND ART STUDIO Summer Sublet: quiet, private studio in AMI League building. Added plus: neat the beach. Up to 6 month sublet $175/ mo. Inquiries: Call 941778-5176 2BR/2BA HOLMES BEACH furnished block to beach. Dishwasher, microwave, washer/ dryer. POOL, central A/C, lanai. $1100/mo plus utilities. June 1 thru Jan 2, 2016 Call 847-7696175
RENTAL WANTED PROFESSIONAL COUPLE SEEKS Annual Rental. 2 or 3 Bedrooms near Key Royale. Call 410-782-9100 PROFESSIONAL COUPLE WITH a small baby looking for something on the Island to rent May, June, and July. gregmjones1@ yahoo.com
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REAL ESTATE: OUT OF AREA NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAIN Land for sale: a rare find - gently sloping mountain land, 3 1/2 plus acres with building lot, electric, water and septic installed. Storage bldg, apple trees facing south. Near Cashiers and Lake Glenville. $75,000. Call 941-778-5966.
ROOFING METAL ROOFING SPECIALIST. Call Now for a Free Estimate! Fully Licensed, Bonded & Insured. CCC 04287 866-998-3324
TRANSPORTATION AMI TAXI metered-on-callcards accepted. Airport services: Tampa $85, Sarasota $35, Clearwater $75, Fort Meyers $150, Orlando $150. Call 800-301-4816. amitaxi4u@gmail.com, www.amitaxi.com
TOWN CAR SERVICES, All airports served. Local and Long distance services available. Call Glen 941225-0072
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