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The new restaurant and bait shop buildings will be built on the T-end of the new City Pier. The new vertical beams shown here will serve as light poles for the pier.
Commission clarifies pier lease parameters Current tenant Mario Schoenfelder has until early September to decide if he wants to continue trying to negotiate a new long-term lease
There’s very little value moving new lease that would start in December 2020 if Mr. Schoenfelder’s not in
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ANNA MARIA – Mayor Dan Murphy and the City Commission have established which portions of the new Anna Maria City Pier will be leased to the current and/or future pier tenant. On Thursday, Aug. 22, the commission unanimously agreed the city will only lease the new restaurant and bait shop buildings to current pier tenant Mario Schoenfelder – or to a new tenant if a new long-term lease can’t be negotiated with Schoenfelder. The commission decided the pier’s T-end bath-
BRADENTON BEACH – Kelly Osborn’s claims that her daughter did not commit suicide and was murdered – possibly by her fiancé – are unlikely to be revisited, according to local officials. Osborn has released a report by her private investigative team, Pensacola-based Forensic Pieces, concluding that photos of Sheena Morris taken after her 2009 death in a hotel room indicate she was placed in a chair after she died, then hung in a shower from her dog’s leash in a staged suicide. Marks on her lower back match the pattern in a wicker chair visible in a photo of the hotel room taken after her death, according to investigator Jan Johnson, who said the marks were caused by lividity, a process in which blood pools in the body after the heart stops pumping at death. The 12th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office forwarded the report to the Bradenton Beach Police Department (BBPD) and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for review, Assistant State Attorney Art Brown said. “Any investigation that they do, we will review,” he said. “I didn’t see anything new,” said BBPD Det. Sgt. Len Diaz, who investigated the case in 2009, determining that Morris’ death was a suicide. “I agree with Dr. Vega,” the District 12 medical examiner, he said, adding that he does not plan to reinvestigate the case based on the photograph. “You can look at a picture like you look at a cloud and see a puppy,” he said. Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Russell Vega’s office is not reconsidering the case either, a spokeswoman said.
agreement with these two issues.” Dan Murphy, Anna Maria Mayor rooms and the T-end decking will be common area shared by the city and its tenant. A contracted property management company will maintain the new
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Marks on Sheena Morris’ lower back match the pattern in this wicker chair, visible in a photo of the hotel room taken after Morris’ death, one investigator says.
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Tourist tax funds awarded to Anna Maria BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com
Manatee County commissioners have unanimously voted to allocate $435,000 in tourist tax revenues to the city of Anna Maria for renovations to the pier. The amount is about half of an $869,000 shortfall resulting from the city’s loss of a FEMA grant, Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Director Elliott Falcione told commissioners. The 7-0 vote on Tuesday, Aug. 20 increases the potential allocation from county tourist taxes to $1,935,000 to rebuild the iconic landmark, damaged by Hurricane Irma in 2017, he said. Commissioners approved up to $1.5 million for the pier renovation in 2017. “We’re building a pier that you’re all going to be very, very proud of,” Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy told commissioners, estimating a soft opening by the end of this year or the beginning of next year, with the March 2020 opening of the restaurant, whose operator has yet to be decided by the Anna Maria City Commission. While the city can afford to make the pier repairs on its own, the tourist tax
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Holiday closings, trash pickup City offices in Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach will be closed all day Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day. The Island Branch Library, Tingley Memorial Library and The Center of Anna Maria Island also will be closed. Trash, recycling and yard waste pickup by both Waste Pro and Waste Management will be suspended on Sept. 2, resuming on Sept. 3. Customers with normally scheduled pickup on Mondays will have pickup on Tuesday, Sept. 3 with regularly scheduled service resuming on Monday, Sept. 9.
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The Anna Maria City Pier is being rebuilt in part with tourist tax funds. money will free city funds for stormwater repairs and the improvement of multimodal transportation, Falcione said. The Manatee County Tourist Development Council recommended the expenditure from tourist tax revenues in June. The vote proves that “tourism dollars can do more than promote the destination,” Falcione said.
Commissioner Carol Whitmore emphasized that the funds were paid by tourists, not county property owners. The County Commission also approved an amendment to the county’s tourism ordinance that would allow the extra tourist tax expenditure and an interlocal agreement between the city and county for the pier renovations.
Prevention Plus is offering tests to show if you’re at risk of suffering a stroke or of developing heart disease. The tests and screenings are being offered at reduced prices on Monday, Sept. 9, at The Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. The screenings include stroke/carotid ultrasound for $40, abdominal aortic aneurysm for $40, arterial disease test for $40, thyroid ultrasound for $40, abdominal ultrasound, $95 and heart scan-echocardiogram, $95 or all six tests for $179. Blood tests, liver, cholesterol, PSA and TSH tests are also available. To register, call 888-667-7587.
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Beach renourishment funding sought The Manatee County Commission has authorized its Parks and Natural Resources Department to file a long-range beach erosion control budget plan with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Like other Florida counties, Manatee County shares the cost of beach renourishment with the federal government and the state of Florida, which annually prepares a long-range beach management budget for all renourishment projects in the state. Each county is required to pass a resolution in support of its project, its willingness to serve as a local sponsor and its ability to make a financial contribution, in Manatee County’s case from the county tourist tax. State officials then decide in which order the renourishment projects will receive state funding.
Three candidates qualify in Anna Maria Carol Carter, Jon Crane and Dale Woodland qualified to run for city commission seats during the first week of Anna Maria’s two-week candidates’ qualifying period. The qualifying period closes at noon on Friday, Aug. 30. As incumbents, Carter and Woodland hope to serve additional two-year terms in office. As the current chairman of the city’s Planning and Zoning Board, Crane hopes to fill the commission seat being vacated by longtime Commissioner Doug Copeland, who is not seeking reelection. If additional candidates qualify, the top three vote getters in the fall elections will win those seats. If no additional candidates qualify, Carter, Crane and Woodland will run unopposed and claim the three open seats.
Qualifying period opens in Bradenton Beach The city of Bradenton Beach’s one-week qualifying period will close at noon on Friday, Aug. 30. As of Monday morning, Mayor John Chappie, Ward 1 Commissioner Jake Spooner and former commissioner and Ward 3 candidate Jan Vosburgh are known candidates, having already filed their preliminary campaign paperwork. Incumbent Ward 3 Commissioner Randy White also filed his preliminary paperwork, but he then announced he would not seek election.
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The Cortez Village Historical Society is planning a Labor Day social on Saturday, Aug. 31, at 6 p.m. Visit with friends and neighbors from the village and the islands, enjoy a meal of pulled pork with sides and catch up on the news. Tour the Cortez Cultural Center. See videos of Cortez and the fishing industry. The Cultural Center is located one block east of 119th Street on Cortez Road, or park at the Maritime Museum on 119th Street, east end, and walk a short way to the Cultural Center. For more info, call Kaye Bell at 941-538-0945.
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Local law enforcement agencies are aware of the recent counterfeiting activities. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
MANATEE COUNTY – Several area businesses have been presented with counterfeit $50 and $100 bills in recent weeks. On Friday, Aug. 23, a counterfeit $50 bill was taken as payment at the Pig Out BBQ and Southern Soul Food restaurant in Bradenton on Manatee Avenue. Manager Nora Davis reported the counterfeit money to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office and the following day she posted a photograph of the counterfeit bill on Facebook. On Thursday, Aug. 22, counterfeit bills were presented for payment at Tide Tables and the Cortez Kitchen in Cortez. Tide Tables’ bartender Staci Wilkinson said someone called in an inexpensive to-go order and when a man came in to pay for the food the employee on duty determined the money was counterfeit and refused to take it. “We started messaging everybody at the other restaurants, and they tried it again at the Cortez Kitchen,” Wilkinson said. Surveillance photos of the man who tried to pass the counterfeit bill were quickly posted at the Tide Tables’ Facebook page. That post also included photos of the white Chevy pickup truck the man left in, which is believed to have been driven by a female accomplice. Less than an hour later, the same man entered the Cortez Kitchen to pick up a fudge sundae to go. He presented bartender/manager Ryan Young with a $50 bill. Aware of what happened earlier at Tide Tables, Young took the bill and stepped into the back room to consult with someone else about the bill’s validity. The suspect then decided to leave, and Young managed to get the truck’s license plate number
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Left, This counterfeit $100 bill was recently used as payment at the FishHole miniature golf course in Bradenton Beach. Right, This counterfeit $50 bill was received at the Cortez Kitchen.
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Surveillance video of this suspect at the FishHole miniature golf course was shared with the Bradenton Beach Police Department. Right, This man is suspected of attempting to use counterfeit money at the Tide Tables restaurant in Cortez. before it pulled out of the parking lot. The license plate number and the counterfeit bill were given to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. A photograph of the counterfeit bill was also posted on Facebook. Two weeks ago, a counterfeit $100 bill was received at the FishHole miniature golf course in Bradenton Beach. FishHole owner Jake Spooner later presented the Bradenton Beach Police Department with surveillance photographs of the man he believes presented the $100 bill to one of his employees. Spooner said the suspect shown on his surveillance camera appears to be a different person than the suspect shown on the Tide Tables’ surveillance camera. Regarding the counterfeit bill his business received, Spooner said its looked to him like the counterfeiter bleached a $10 bill and then printed a $100 bill on the bleached paper. “On the far-right side of the front
We started messaging everybody at the other restaurants, and they tried it again at the Cortez Kitchen.” Staci Wilkinson, Tide Tables employee of the bill you can see the watermark is Alexander Hamilton’s face, and the ribbon says U.S.A. 10,” Spooner said.
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Lights disorienting turtle hatchlings BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com
It’s the height of sea turtle hatching season, when Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring volunteers eagerly inspect nests each morning to see if tiny turtles hatched, looking for tracks leading to the Gulf of Mexico. But the joy of the season is marred by tracks leading the other way because it’s also the height of sea turtle hatchling disorientation season, Turtle Watch Director Suzi Fox said. Nearly 100 hatchlings were disoriented by lights on Aug. 20 north of 28th Street in Holmes Beach, she said. While 16 hatchlings made it safely to the water, nearly 100 crawled toward Sunset Beach Condos at 2716 Gulf Drive and Cedar Cove Resort at 2710 Gulf Drive. Turtle Watch has previously
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noted light disorientations at both properties, she said, with garage lights at Sunset Beach attracting hatchlings away from the water and waterside lights distracting hatchlings at Cedar Cove, where Turtle Watch plans to retrofit lights with a grant funded by the Sea Turtle Conservancy. Owners of beachfront homes or vacation rentals can request assistance from Turtle Watch at 941-778-5638 in retrofitting their lights to be safe for turtles and people. Meanwhile, Fox asks visitors and residents to follow these tips: • Turn off lights visible from the beach and close blinds from sundown to sunrise; lights confuse nesting sea turtles and may cause them to go back to sea and drop their eggs in the water, where they won’t hatch. Light can also attract hatch-
lings away from the water. • Don’t use flashlights, lanterns or camera flashes on the beach at night. • Remove all objects from the sand from sundown to sunrise; they can deter sea turtles from nesting and disorient hatchlings. • Fill in the holes you dig in the sand before leaving the beach; they can trap nesting and hatching sea turtles, which cannot live long out of the water. • Don’t use wish lanterns or fireworks; they litter the beach and Gulf. • Do not trim trees and plants that shield the beach from lights. • Never touch a sea turtle; it’s the law. If you see people disturbing turtles, call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Wildlife Alert hotline at 888404-FWCC (3922).
Sea turtle disorientations on Anna Maria Island ANNA MARIA June 9 June 11 June 15 July 6 Aug. 9
103 Palm Ave. 805 North Shore Drive 813 North Shore Drive 102 Tuna St. 793 North Shore Drive
BRADENTON BEACH June 8 June 8 June 14 July 3 July 6 July 9 Aug. 5 Aug. 6 Aug. 9 Aug. 9
900 Gulf Drive 3716 Gulf Drive 2106 Gulf Drive 1800 Gulf Drive N. Gulf Dr and Cortez Rd 2312 Gulf Drive N. 200 Gulf Drive N. 1906 Gulf Drive 1000 Gulf Drive N. 900 Gulf Drive N.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOTE: EVENTS ARE FREE UNLESS INDICATED.
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Coloring Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, noon.
THURSDAY AUG. 29
Veteran services information, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m. Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. Seaside Quilters, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Sunshine Stitchers knit and crochet, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.
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Forty Carrots, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Mahjong, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m. Sunset drum circle, Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 8 p.m.
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Summer Saturday at the NEST, Robinson Preserve, Mosaic NEST, 10299 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 8 a.m.
to noon. CPR Training, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m. to noon. Registration required by calling 941-778-6341.
SUNDAY SEPT. 1
Rise and Shine power flow yoga, Robinson Preserve, Mosaic NEST, 10299 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 10:30 a.m., $10 cash only.
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Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. Preschool story time, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Mahjong, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m.
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Sept. 5 Veteran Services Information, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m. Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. Sunshine Stitchers Knit and Crochet, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m. Jam in the Sand, Anna Maria Island Beach Café, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to
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Car crashes into Bean Point beach access The crash was medical-related and no beach access users were injured. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – On Tuesday, Aug. 20, a motorist lost control of his vehicle and crashed into the beach access path that leads to Bean Point. The motorist was heading northwest on North Bay Boulevard when the accident occurred last Tuesday afternoon. Two days later, Sgt. Mike Jones from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Anna Maria Unit revisited the crash site and explained what happened. Jones said the single vehicle crash was medical related. “The driver, for medical reasons unknown, left the roadway, ran the stop sign at North Bay and North Shore, went into the beach access path as you head out to Bean Point and struck a palm tree and knocked over a couple garbage cans,” Jones explained. While pointing to the metal pole that sits in the center of the path entrance, Jones said, “How he missed that I’m not sure.” About 20 feet down the path, Jones pointed to the spot the car struck a palm tree that has since been removed. “We were fortunate no pedestrians or bikers were in the area at the time,” he said. “From everything we can tell with our investigation it was medically related and no citations were issued.” Jones said Manatee County EMS transported the driver to a local hospital.
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The Lexus sedan came to a stop after hitting a palm tree. The damaged sedan was towed from the crash scene.
Task force proposes new community events BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – There’s a new task force on Anna Maria Island with a plan to help bring the community together. Three members of the For the Love of Anna Maria Island task force came to the Aug. 20 Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting to ask for support from the three Island cities for their ideas to help bring the Island community together. The group is made up of Anna Maria Commissioner Carol Carter, artist Janet Kingan, Bruce Meyer and Barbara Zdravecky, all Island residents. The first idea that was proposed is a “Thanks-Living” celebration, planned to take place the day before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, Nov. 27. The celebration is proposed as a community pot-luck at City Pier Park in Anna Maria, where residents and parttimers alike can bring food to share, participate in fun stations where they can take photos with unique Island props and leave their own statement of why they love living on the Island, and enjoy the talents of local musicians. Meyer said the hope is to recreate community love and support and just the feeling of community for the Island’s residents. “I think it’s great,” Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy said. “I like the idea of bringing the community together.” He added that in addition to inviting the residents of the three Island cities, he’d also like to include the residents of
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Anna Maria Commissioner Carol Carter addresses members of the Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Official. Longboat Key. Another idea from the task force is a longest table event, proposed to take place along Bay Boulevard to celebrate the opening of the City Pier, currently under construction. Carter proposed selling tickets for seating at the table with tickets also made available to some of the Island’s less fortunate residents with local restaurants providing food for the event. A third idea is to promote gardens on the Island through a “Trees and Bees” event in conjunction with the Anna SEE EVENTS, PAGE 10
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Mangrove trimming investigated The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is looking into mangrove trimming along the shoreline at the west end of Palma Sola Bay on the north side of the Palma Sola Causeway, DEP Public Information Manager Shannon Herbon said. “The department does not have record of mangrove trimming authorizations being issued at this location,” she wrote in an email to The Sun. “However, the trimming that has occurred appears to meet exemption criteria within the (Mangrove Trimming) Preservation
Act. The department will be issuing a site access letter to the homeowners, since our assessment was made from a distance, in order to confirm the site does meet exemption criteria. The specific criteria are that “the mangroves do not appear to have been greater than 24 feet in pretrimmed height (based on surrounding mangroves that remain untrimmed) and the post-trimmed height appears to not be less than 6 feet in height. In addition, the total length of the shoreline appears to be less 150 linear feet,” according to Herbon.
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Bowl a strike with The Center BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
There’s still time to sign up for the LaPensee Bowling Tournament benefitting The Center of Anna Maria Island. “The bowling tournament has a long Island history,” Center Executive Director Chris Culhane said. “It’s been a lot of fun for kids and adults alike for many years. It’s just good, old-fashioned fun. I think this is a great local Island event that brings together local Island businesses and local Island residents all coming out for a good cause, to support The Center. We’re grateful to all of our sponsors and donors.” LaPensee Plumbing, Pools & Air is the presenting sponsor for the bowling tournament. Bowlers will take to the lanes at Bowlero Bradenton, 4208 Cortez Rd. W., at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. Culhane said that as of Aug. 22 there are still lanes available for signature sponsors at $500 each including three games for
BEACH BEAT BRADENTON BEACH 8/15, trespass warning, 103 Gulf Drive N., Circle K. The clerk wanted the subject to leave after he bothered some customers.
five players, shoe rentals, pizza or wings, a pitcher of beer at the lane, business logo displayed on the lane and at check-in, and gift bag including a Yeti and Center fishing shirt with the business logo on it. Lane sponsorship is available for teams of five players at $200 and for sponsors without a team, lane sponsorship is $150. Kids' lanes will be available during the annual event. Awards will be given out for the best team, best and worst male and female bowlers and for kid bowlers. An award also will be given to the best costume, so make sure that your team comes dressed to win. The Center is seeking donations for a silent auction and raffle to take place during the bowling tournament. All proceeds go to benefit The Center ’s community and youth programs. For more information or to get tickets, call 941-778-1908, email info@centerami.org or visit www. centerami.org. The Sun is the media sponsor for this event.
8/16, burglary 2300 block of Avenue C, Five televisions were stolen from a vacation rental. 8/17, DUI, post office, 116 Bridge St. The officer was told about an intoxicated male, and he finally caught up with the subject, who was driving a vehicle. The officer gave chase and finally caught the suspect, who was arrested.
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Tee up for Center golf tourney The Center of Anna Maria Island’s Ugly Golf Tournament, presented by sponsor The Ugly Grouper, is set to tee off Friday, Oct. 4, at the River Club Golf Course, 6600 River Club Blvd., Bradenton. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. with shotgun at 1 p.m. The cost is $150 per player or $450 per foursome and includes lunch and dinner. A cash bar
also will be available. If you don’t want to come out and play but still want to contribute to a good cause, sponsorships for the event also are available. The Center is also seeking volunteers to help out on the day of the event. For more information or to purchase tickets, call The Center at 941-778-1908 or visit www.centerami.org.
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Maria Island Garden Club. The idea would be to promote bee and butterfly friendly gardening on the Island while showing off some local gardens and providing information on beekeeping at residences. The task force also proposed having a pet blessing at the Holmes Beach Dog Park when its new location is completed and opens to the public. A longer-term project being considered by the task force is a turtle trail. Carter proposed the installation of small bronze turtles, purchased and sponsored by individuals or Island businesses, to create a trail using a scavenger hunt along the Island.
Each turtle would relate to an interesting fact about the Island and lead to a life-size bronze statue of a mother sea turtle. Meyer said he hopes that some of the ideas proposed by the task force group will eventually become Island traditions. Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth encouraged the group to present their ideas at an upcoming commission work session and applauded them for their work. “I thank you for doing this work,” she said. “It’s passion, and that’s what community is about.” All of the group’s projects are still in the planning stages.
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Anna Maria taking new approach to noise violations Warnings will no longer be issued to those who violate the city’s noise ordinance. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – City officials are working on an amended noise ordinance that when adopted on final reading next month will result in $35 citations being issued for a first noise ordinance violation. Repeat noise violations will result in significantly higher fines. If the noise violations occur at a vacation rental, the property owner and the property manager or rental agent will be notified and may be subject to future fines. As a follow-up to the Anna Maria commission’s Aug. 8 discussion, these proposed changes were discussed in greater detail at the Thursday, Aug. 22, meeting. When the amended ordinance is adopted on second reading next month, deputies from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Anna Maria Unit will no longer issue warnings if they determine a noise ordinance violation has occurred. They will instead issue a $35 ticket. “It’s similar to parking tickets. We don’t give warnings on parking tickets. That option is taken away. If in fact you decide it’s a violation, we want you to issue a $35 citation,” Mayor Dan Murphy told the commission. If the violator is a vacation rental guest, the property owner and the property manager or rental will be notified. If the same guest commits a second noise violation, a citation carrying a $200 fine will be issued, and similar $200 citations could be issued to the property owner and the property manager or rental agent. If a third violation occurs, the violator
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From left, this vacation rental at 804 North Shore Dr. recently received a noise complaint. Sheriff’s deputies recently responded to a noise complaint at this vacation rental at 820 North Shore Dr. would be issued a citation carrying a $500 fine, and similar citations would be issued to the property owner and the property manager or rental agent. The current noise ordinance includes a $500 fine for the first violation. City Attorney Becky Vose has expressed her opinion that a $500 fine for a first offense makes deputies reluctant to issue citations. The new fine amounts will be addressed in a yet to be adopted city resolution because they can be more easily adjusted, as needed, than fines set forth in an ordinance.
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Regarding the city’s ability to fine property owners, property managers and rental agents, Vose said he spoke to Holmes Beach City Attorney Patricia Petruff about this. The Holmes Beach commission previously considered fining a property owner for the actions of his vacation rental guests, but it was determined that wasn’t legal because property owner wasn’t aware of his guests’ actions.
Vose said notifying property owners, manager and rental agents of a guests’ first noise ordinance citation will put them on notice and subject them to potential citations and fines as well. “If these same renters do the same thing over again, I think it might very well be appropriate to also fine the owner, because the owner obviously was not strong enough with the renter. And that would be particularly true with a third violation,” Vose said. Vose said the enforcement cycle will begin again with each new set of guests. At the Aug. 8 meeting, Vose said a property cited three times for a violation could be deemed a public nuisance. She’s previously stated a property deemed a public nuisance could lose its ability to function as a vacation rental.
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Sgt. Mike Jones previously told the commission most of the city’s noise complaints are resolved with a warn-
ing, but last week he said he supports this new approach. “I think the $35 fine is a good way to start the process. I like the idea. I support it,” he told the commission. Jones said this also will make it easier to track where the noise violations occur. Commissioner Doug Copeland asked if deputies would still have some discretion as to what constitutes a violation. Jones said kids playing in a swimming pool at 5 p.m. would probably not rise to the level of a noise violation, but people jumping off the balcony at 10:30 p.m. probably would. The reports included in last week’s meeting packet noted deputies issued verbal warnings for noise complaints made at 804, 819 and 820 North Shore Dr., 228 Willow Ave., 420 and 422 Magnolia Dr., 207 and 214 Spring Ave and 204 Oak Ave. All but one of those properties are vacation rentals.
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Committee recommends two new debris contracts Two companies submitted bids to clean storm debris out of Holmes Beach, and the reviewing committee is suggesting commissioners accept both contracts. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – It took committee members two meetings after bids were opened Aug. 20 to arrive at a recommendation for city commissioners – accept the two proposed contracts for debris removal and put out another request for proposals (RFP) for more. City Clerk Stacey Johnston opened the two bids that were received at Holmes Beach City Hall by the RFP deadline, one from Ceres Environmental Services and another from TFR Enterprises. As soon as the bids were opened, a committee sat down to review those bids and determine which one, if either, they would recommend to commissioners. Though it’s typical for a committee to review bids, it’s unusual for them to meet immediately to make a decision.
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A committee made up of Mayor Judy Titsworth, Commissioner Pat Morton, Eron Wasserman, of LTA Engineers, Treasurer Lori Hill and Building Official Neal Schwartz reviews two bid proposals for after storm debris clearing. Mayor Judy Titsworth, serving as one of the committee members, said that with hurricane season already underway, she didn’t want to waste any more time in signing a contract with a debris removal company in case a storm does hit the Island. She added that in the event of a
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storm, she doesn’t want to repeat the mistakes made by city leaders after Hurricane Irma in 2017 where leaders didn’t have an additional debris removal company under contract other than Waste Pro, the city’s regular trash, recycling and yard waste removal company. That oversight led to sev-
eral weeks with debris piled around the city before it could be moved, primarily due to the time it took to get trucks on and off the Island and a lack of equipment to move larger pieces of debris. This committee, made up of Titsworth, Commissioner Pat Morton, Eron Wasserman, of LTA Engineers, Treasurer Lori Hill and Building Official Neal Schwartz, met once on the 20th to review and score both bids, and again on the 21st to compare the proposed pricing with that received by Longboat Key by the same two companies. Bids were scored based on several factors including past performance, pricing, availability of equipment and services offered. Once the review was completed, committee members ranked the Ceres bid, at $214,206, as the A bid with TFR, at $283,280, coming in as the B bid. Committee members said they would be recommending signing both contracts to commissioners during the Aug. 27 commission meeting. Titsworth said she’d also like to go back out to RFP and see if the city could obtain additional storm debris removal contracts.
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pier and the maintenance costs for the shared common areas will be shared by the city and the pier tenant on a pro-rated basis. The commission also decided the new pier lease will be a triplenet lease that requires the tenant to pay rent, share maintenance costs and pay the insurance and taxes on the leased premises. On Friday, Mayor Dan Murphy sent Schoenfelder a letter regarding the commission decisions. Schoenfelder has until Sept. 6 to respond as to whether he wishes to continue the lease negotiations based on these new parameters. “There’s very little value moving forward with discussions on a new lease that would start in December 2020 if Mr. Schoenfelder’s not in agreement with these two issues. These two items are the foundation of a lease,” Murphy told the commission, regarding the premises to be leases and the maintenance of the pier. Schoenfelder’s current lease expires in December 2020. His lease payments were suspended after the old pier was closed in 2017 due to damage sustained during Hurricane Irma. Schoenfelder’s current lease required him to maintain the entire pier. The construction of the new pier buildings will begin in September and be completed by year’s end. The interior buildout of the new buildings is expected to take an additional 60 to 90 days. Murphy was asked later in the week if Schoenfelder can occupy the new buildings until his current lease expires if a new lease is not negotiated. Murphy said there are several possible options to consider, but he’s not ready to discuss them yet. Schoenfelder lives in Germany
and occasionally visits Anna Maria Island. He has not attended a city commission meeting since the old pier was closed.
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During last week’s meeting, Murphy and the commission discussed a July 17 letter Schoenfelder sent Murphy detailing his proposed lease terms. Schoenfelder’s letter was in response to a letter he received from Murphy. “He feels he should pay $12,000 rent (per month). Secondly, he feels he should have the first six months free,” Murphy said. “He’d like to rent the entire T-end, including the boat landing, but he doesn’t feel he wants to maintain that. He feels parking should be included.” Murphy noted the city has proposed a $500,000 contribution from the pier tenant, which includes the interior buildout of the restaurant and bait shop. Murphy said Schoenfelder proposes a $250,000 contribution toward the interior buildout. “The other quarter-million he feels is for his equipment. Our offer does not include equipment. He already had equipment – we helped him carry it off the pier. The equipment is something the restauranteur takes with him if they leave, so I don’t believe the taxpayers should be purchasing $250,000 worth of restaurant equipment,” Murphy said. Murphy said he needed commission decisions on which portions of the pier premises would be leased to the pier tenant and who would be responsible for the maintenance of the leased and non-leased premises. “It’s fruitless to go on with conversations unless we can settle those two issues,” Murphy said.
“Once you’ve defined the premises and who’s going to maintain the premises you can zero in on what the rent should be, you can zero in on the parking issue, you can come to agreement on the insurance issues.” When discussing whether the T-end bathrooms would be leased to the pier tenant, Commissioner Doug Copeland noted they need to remain open 24 hours day. “I want the city to control as much of the space as possible,” Copeland said. Murphy said the crew that cleans the City Pier Park restrooms could also clean the pier bathrooms, with the city and the tenant sharing those costs on a pro-rated basis. In response a question city resident Alan Ward posed during public comment, Murphy said the old bathrooms were open 24 hours a day and maintained by the tenant. Commissioner Amy Tripp said the past bathroom conditions were “terrible.” “He failed miserably,” Copeland added. Regarding maintenance of the pier in general, Copeland said, “I’m not here to bad-mouth Mario, but he’s proven in the past that he’s not good at maintenance.” “That’s the beauty of the thirdparty property management; it’ll get done, and it’ll be done right,” Murphy said. Commissioner Dale Woodland agrees that a contracted property management company has the experience and expertise needed to properly maintain the pier and pier buildings – something he said the city and the pier tenant do not possess.
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Scholars honored by Island Players The Island Players has awarded four area high school students with Delores Harrell Scholarships of $2,000 each as part of the group’s effort to help interested area students further their studies of the arts. This year’s winners are: • Reese Bell, a Manatee School for the Performing Arts student whose interest lies in acting. As a student, Bell performed in a number of plays and will be studying performing arts and dramatic writing at Savannah College of Art and Design. • Anna Fleece began her interest in acting while performing at the Florida Studio Theatre and has performed in 16 musicals and plays in numerous high schools and will pursue a bachelor of fine arts degree in musical theatre at Jacksonville University. • Marshall Knapp graduated from Braden River High School where he excelled in piano and alto saxophone. He will be attending the College of Music at Florida State University majoring in music education. • Benjamin Lages, a graduate of Manatee High School this past spring, excelled as
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New tool can improve red tide monitoring Citizen science volunteers using a relatively low-cost tool can now help increase the size and accuracy of the red tide monitoring network, according to a new study published in the peerreview journal PLoS ONE. The study, “HABscope: A tool for use by citizen scientists to facilitate early warning of respiratory irritation caused by toxic blooms of Karenia brevis,” shows that using the tool could increase red tide monitoring over a wider geographic area and provide more accurate scientific data about red tide concentrations based on water samples instead of anecdotal reports from beach observers. When the Karenia brevis algae blooms, toxins are released in the air, causing respiratory irritation in people, contaminating seafood, killing marine life and impacting tourism. One Sarasota-based study estimates that the cost for increased emergency room visits for respiratory issues during red tide ranges from $500,000 to $4 million, depending on a bloom’s severity and duration. The new HABscope can provide more accurate scientific data on bloom concentrations with the goal of provid-
ing information about every beach, every day, and also will help improve forecast models that predict a toxic bloom’s movement patterns, according to the PLos ONE study.
WHAT’S A HABSCOPE?
The HABscope, which costs about $400, is a classroom-grade portable microscope outfitted with a special adaptor that holds an Apple iPOD touch to the eyepiece of the microscope. A portable power pack provides the power to light the microscope. Citizen science volunteers collect a water sample, place it under the microscope and use the iPOD touch to take a video. A computer identifies Karenia brevis cells in the water sample as well as the number of cells present and reports findings to researchers making red tide forecast models that can be shared with the public, for more accurate reports about whether red tide is on a local beach and whether the concentrations are high enough to warrant a public health concern. “We want to improve red tide forecasting from an 18-to-30-mile coverage area down to the beach level," said Dr. Barbara Kirkpatrick, executive director
of the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System. “The accessibility of HABscope – both from a financial standpoint and from an ease-of-use standpoint – brings us closer to that goal.” So far, citizen science volunteers have been trained or are being trained through volunteer networks developed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Wildlife Research Institute, the Clearwater Aquarium, Mote Marine Laboratory, Collier County Pollution Control, New College of Florida, Sanibel Sea School, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation and the Texas Red Tide Rangers. Now that the team has determined that HABscope is an accurate, reliable, cost-effective tool, the next goal is to get scopes into more hands, Kirkpatrick said. “Our next steps are to continue to expand the number of volunteers who are trained to use HABscope effectively and correctly and to get more HABscopes into the field with them. Funding support from local, state and federal sources could go a long way to making that happen.” SEE RED TIDE, PAGE 33
BIRD TIPS During bird nesting season, March through August, please follow these tips: • Never touch a shorebird chick, even if it’s wandering outside a staked nesting area. • Teach kids not to chase birds – bird parents may abandon nests if they’re disturbed. • Don’t feed birds – it encourages them to fly at people aggressively and is not good for their health. • If birds are screeching and flying at you, you’re too close. • Avoid posted bird nesting areas and use designated walkways to the beach. • Keep pets away from bird nesting areas. • Keep the beach
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NESTING NEWS Turtle nests laid: 523 (534 all-time AMI record) False crawls: 584 (543 previous AMI record) Nests hatched: 210 Hatchlings hatched: 13,789 (35,788 all-time AMI record) Nest disorientations: 32 Source: Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring
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Hepatitis A cases increasing BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com
Wash your hands. Get vaccinated if you’re at high risk. That’s the advice of the Manatee County Health Department on protecting yourself from hepatitis A, a contagious illness caused by a virus that affects the liver. Manatee County has had 103 cases of hepatitis A so far this year compared to 3 cases last year, ranking 7th in the state. Statewide, hepatitis A has quadrupled so far this year, with 2,266 cases reported compared to 548 last year. The Manatee County Health Department identified a case of hepatitis A in a food service worker at the Ugly Grouper in Holmes Beach last month, the second case on the Island this year. To date, the Florida Department of Health has not identified a case of hepatitis A transmission from a food
worker to a restaurant patron. The health department declared a statewide public health emergency this month to encourage vaccinations for people at high risk for contracting hepatitis A, including the homeless, intravenous and non-intravenous drug users, men who have sex with men, individuals in an emergency room or other acute care setting after being administered an opioid antagonist such as naloxone, individuals working with homeless persons or intravenous drug users outside of health care settings and first responders. Also recommended for vaccination are individuals with chronic liver disease, clotting factor disorders and those over 60 with a serious underlying medical condition, as determined by their health care provider, in critically impacted counties – including Manatee County. In addition to vaccination, the health department recommends
improved hygiene by washing hands after using the restroom, coughing, sneezing, using a tissue, eating, drinking and handling utensils and before preparing food and handling utensils. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer does not kill the virus. Frequently touched surfaces around the house also should be cleaned often, including faucets, sinks, toilets, kitchen surfaces, highchairs, doorknobs, remote controls, light switch plates, phones, keyboards, railings, tables and chairs, wheelchairs and walkers, linens and recreational equipment. Symptoms of hepatitis A include jaundice (yellowing skin and whites of eyes), fever, diarrhea, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting and stomach pain. For more information on hepatitis A, call 1-844-CALLDOH (844-225-5364) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., toll or visit FloridaHealth. gov/hepa.
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Mayor John Chappie suggesting basing the flag design on this patch worn by Police Chief Sam Speciale.
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ENTERTAINMENT FAMILY FUN
At the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach: • Wednesday. Aug. 28, Coloring Club, noon to 1 p.m • Thursday, Aug. 29, a veteran’s services professional will be available to help vets with needs, 9 a.m. to noon; Seaside Quilters, 10 to noon; Sunshine Stitchers knit and crochet, 2 to 4 p.m. • Friday, Aug. 30, Forty Carrots – Partners in Play, 10 to 11 a.m.; Mahjongg Club, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. • Saturday, Aug. 31, CPR Training, pre-enrollment required, 9 a.m. to noon. • Tuesday, Sept. 3, Preschool story time, “My Grandparents,” 10 to 11 a.m.; Mahjong Club, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Tech help, 2 to 4 p.m. is cancelled. For more information, call the library at 941-778-6341.
CORTEZ CELEBRATES LABOR DAY
The Cortez Village Historical Society will hold a Labor Day social on Saturday, Aug. 31, at 6 p.m. Visit with friends and neighbors from the Village and the Islands; get together to enjoy a meal of pulled pork and sides, catch up on the news and Tour the Cortez Culture Center. See videos
of Cortez and the fishing industry. The Culture Center is located one block east of 119th Street on Cortez Road West, or park at the Maritime Museum on 119th St, and walk a short distance east to the Culture Center. For more information, call Kaye Bell, 538-0945.
RISE AND SHINE WITH YOGA
Revitalize and rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit on Sunday, Sept. 1, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Robinson Preserve Mosaic NEST, 10299 9th Ave. N.W., Bradenton. This power yoga class is designed to blend awareness of breath, physical movement and mindfulness to promote clarity of mind while developing physical strength and stamina, increasing flexibility, burning calories and detoxifying the body. This class is suitable for adults. Participants must provide their own yoga mats. The program sponsored by Brandy Gray of MomWifeSOUL Yoga. Email aedan.stockdale@mymanatee.org or call 941-742-592, ext. 6039, to register. There is a $10 participant fee payable by cash only.
EXPLORING OUR SHORES
Bring your young learners to the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach for preschool story time on Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 10 to 11 a.m. to explore the animals that create seashells.
The kids will discover different colors, shapes and sizes of the jewel-like shells found on your very own Florida beaches. In this creature feature, they will use hands on exploration, manipulatives and games to learn all about shelled wildlife. This program is sponsored by the Manatee County Library System in partnership with Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources. Program suitable for elementary age children. For more information, call 941-742- 8923, ext. 6034.
NEW ART IN SEPTEMBER
Island Gallery West, at 5368 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach, presents the Trottle Art of Dieter Lau exhibit through Sept. 30. Educated in Berlin and working as an architectural contractor, Lau has received numerous awards for his traditional and non-traditional methods. His finished artwork is printed on canvas, ultra glossy aluminum, polished acrylic and wood panels. The public is welcome to see Lau’s exhibit during September and attend the opening reception on Friday Sept. 13, from 5.30 to 7.30 p.m. Regular gallery hours are 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sundays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from November through the end of April. For more information, visit www.islandgallerywest.com, Facebook or call 941-778-6648.
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Anna Maria will prohibit A-frame signs Existing A-frame signs can still be used until the new City Pier is open and fully functional. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – City commissioners are revising the city’s sign ordinance in a manner that will eventually prohibit the A-frame sandwich board signs used by Anna Maria businesses. The prohibition on A-frame signs will not take effect until the new city pier is completely finished and functional, including the new restaurant and bait shop. The proposed sign ordinance amendments were discussed at the City Commission’s Thursday, Aug. 22, meeting. City Attorney Becky Vose is expected to present the amended ordinance language for first reading next month. Commission chair and Anna Maria General Store owner Brian Seymour cast the only opposition vote to last week’s 4-1 decision to again eliminate A-frame signs. A previous commission prohibited A-frame signs in 2014. In early 2018, the commission adopted a city resolution that allowed each Anna Maria business to have one A-frame sign until the new city pier opens. Renewed in early 2019, that action was an attempt to assist local business owners affected by the closing of the old city pier in 2017. In March, the commission passed an emergency ordinance enacting a temporary moratorium that prohibits
city staff from reviewing an application or granting a permit for a new A-frame sign. The moratorium allows existing and otherwise compliant Aframe signs to remain in use. The commission extended the 60day moratorium earlier this summer and will continue extending it until the new pier reopens. When the extended moratorium expires, A-frame signs will be prohibited. “The bottom line is each commissioner voted their opinion on supporting or not supporting the business community and they chose not to. The business community wasn’t asking for anything the other Island cities don’t authorize,” Seymour said when asked about the commission’s decision.
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When adopted, the amended ordinance will limit to one the number of signs allowed at a construction site. This is in response to construction sites currently containing multiple signs that advertising builders, subcontractors, landscape designers and more. The amended ordinance will also change where vacation rental and for sale signs are placed in yards. The current ordinance requires them to be located within 10 feet of the building or structure. This results in signs sitting far from the road when located on deeper lots. When the amended ordinance takes effect, those signs are to be located within 10 feet of the street-side right of way.
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A-frame signs, like the one in the top photo, will no longer be allowed when the new City Pier is operating at full capacity. And when the amended ordinance takes effect, construction sites will be limited to one sign.
Metz appealing Sunshine verdict The appeal is being made to the Florida Second District Court of Appeal in Lakeland. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORREPSONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
BRADENTON BEACH – Lawsuit defendant John Metz is appealing Judge Edward Nicholas’ July ruling that he and five other former city advisory board members violated the Florida Sunshine Law. Filed by Metz’s attorney Thomas Shults on Monday, Aug. 26, the notice of appeal states the appeal is to
the Florida Second District Court of Appeal in Lakeland. Bradenton Beach City Attorney Ricinda Perry said the appeal appears to be filed on behalf of Metz only, as far as she can tell from the filing. During the four-day trial that began on July 15, Shults and Metz stated their beliefs that the Sunshine Law is unconstitutional. Shults and Metz also stated their beliefs that a state statute pertaining to ballot initiatives allowed them to discuss a potential parking garage prohibition initiative – even though parking garages were discussed by the Planning and Zoning Board Metz and codefendants Reed Mapes, Bill Vincent and Patty Shay served on.
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John Metz is appealing the judge’s ruling that he and five others violated the Florida Sunshine Law in 2017. When issuing his July 19 ruling, Nicholas said he did not consider either of those legal arguments to be
convincing. Former Scenic WAVES Committee members Tjet Martin and Rose Vincent were also co-defendants in the lawsuit filed by the city and coplaintiff Jack Clarke. More than once, Nicholas said his ruling that all six defendants violated the Sunshine Law was not a close call. He also noted the defendants discussed public business at every CNOBB meeting. On Friday, Oct. 4, Nicholas will preside over a hearing pertaining to the city’s request to be reimbursed for some or all of its legal fees. That hearing is expected to take place as scheduled despite Metz’s appeal to a higher court.
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WMFR celebrates life with Phoenix Awards WMFR presented three Phoenix Awards Aug. 20, and one patient was on-hand to personally thank the team that helped save his life. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
BRADENTON – Aug. 20 was a celebration of life at West Manatee Fire Rescue’s board meeting as district leaders handed out three sets of Phoenix Awards to first responders. The district gives out Phoenix Awards to first responders with the district who respond to a medical call where the patient doesn’t have a heartbeat either on arrival or at any point during the call, the patient is revived and is eventually discharged from the hospital. In August, Battalion Chief Ryan Moore presented responders from three separate calls with Phoenix Awards. “These are my favorite awards to give because they’re truly life-changing for the people we respond to,” Moore said. The first call involved an April call to a Mangrove Point residence where a female patient was found unresponsive. The crew, Lt. Chad Brunner, firefighter John Balzer and firefighter Tyler McDonald, gave the patient CPR until an EMS crew arrived to take over patient care. The patient was able to be discharged from Blake Medical Center in Bradenton. The second call was in response to a drowning on June 3 on Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach. The responding crew included Lt. Darren Vollmer, firefighter Mike Petrocino, firefighter Jared Apple, firefighter/paramedic Adam Bagget and firefighter/paramedic Andrew Powers. Upon arrival, crew members saw bystanders giving CPR to an unresponsive male patient on the beach. Crew members took over CPR and advanced life support care. The patient recovered and was discharged from Blake. The third call involved a male patient who went into cardiac arrest at O’Shucks Raw Bar and Grill in Cortez on June 4. Lt. Jay Johnson, Lt. Chad Brunner and firefighter Tyler McDonald responded to the call. Upon arrival, the first responders said it appeared the patient was having a seizure and wasn’t breathing well on his own. During the call his heart stopped beating. The patient, a resident of Anna Maria Island, Robert Philippi, was present at the Aug. 20 board meeting when the awards were given out. He said he was having dinner with his family when he had a heart attack. “Obviously the night was a rollercoaster ride for everyone involved,” he said. “I’d never had a moment of ill health in my life, nor was I expecting a heart attack that
night, but I was very fortunate in where I was that I had some expert bystanders around who helped with CPR until the team arrived. And from there I have very little recall, so everything I have is what people have told me that went on, but there’s no question that without the expert support and care that I received from the fire service, from the EMS crew that arrived there and actually from all the staff at Blake hospital because it required 10 resuscitations to get me stabilized over the course of about a five hour period. Unbelievably, I was discharged from the hospital two days later.” “I’m just extraordinarily grateful to everyone involved,” Philippi said. Moore also read an excerpt from a letter written by McDonald praising the actions of Lt. Johnson. “When Chief Sousa announced his goals to enhance the service of West Manatee Fire Rescue by providing advanced life support, we all knew this was going to be a challenge. Among other hurdles, one of the largest would be staffing our engines with paramedics rather than EMTs. Lt. Johnson was one of the first to offer his time and energy, go to school and be one of the missing pieces of the puzzle. As you know, Lt. Johnson completed paramedic school and has been a charge medic with us for nearly a year,” Moore read. “On this particular cardiac arrest, I saw everything in a different way. Once the EKG monitor was attached to the patient, I watched a colleague who I’ve worked beside since the beginning of my career, read the squiggly lines on the monitor and immediately identify the abnormal rhythm that the patient’s heart was in and announce without hesitation that we needed to shock this patient. At this moment, this call seared an everlasting memory in my brain. “As you know, with most cardiac arrests, even the ones that turn out to be saves, it’s only a hopeful ride to the hospital while the patient is still unconscious. This is the first time I have ever seen a cardiac arrest play out like a Hollywood movie where the patient jolts back to life and begins talking to us.” “How unbelievably rewarding to see the dead come back to life,” Moore continued, reading from McDonald’s letter. “I’m extremely pleased to write this letter on the successful efforts that day and want to ensure that Lt. Johnson is recognized for the time and energy he has spent in order to use his skills as a paramedic and to have played a very large part in saving this man’s life. “The advanced life support program that was started at West Manatee is an obvious success. I am proud to work with people like Lt. Johnson who always take initiative and have a passion and commitment to be the best they can be in this profession.”
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Firefighter Andrew Powers receives a Phoenix Award Aug. 20 from Battalion Chief Ryan Moore for his work to revive a drowning victim who survived and was discharged from the hospital.
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Firefighter Tyler McDonald receives the first of two Phoenix Awards Aug. 20.
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Lt. Jay Johnson and Firefighter Tyler McDonald receive thanks for their service to revive a cardiac arrest patient.
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WMFR welcomes new chaplain, firefighter WMFR board members had a lot to celebrate on Aug. 20. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
BRADENTON – West Manatee Fire Rescue board members had an eventful Aug. 20 meeting. Opening the meeting was the district’s introduction of new hires and a promotion. Firefighters Andrew Powers and Jared Apple were promoted to firefighter second class. New firefighter Lisa Sedillo was introduced to the board and took her oath of service to the district. Sedillo is the first female firefighter with WMFR in several years. Inspector Rodney Kwiatkowski introduced the district’s new chaplain, Pastor David Furst, who also took his oath of service to the district. The chaplain is a non-denominational role designed to support firefighters and offer counseling when needed. Furst also serves as the executive pastor at The Bridge Church in Bradenton. The meeting continued with a budget amendment for the current fiscal year passing without public comment and a unanimous vote from board members. The amendment brings the audited balances from the previous fiscal year forward and adjusted the current year’s balances to reflect the sale and mortgage payoff of the former administration building. The sale of the building resulted in the district not needing to use reserve funds in the current fiscal year for planned expenditures. The amendment also reflected the purchase of two parcels of property, one at Station 2 that is used for parking and a training facility and a second as the future site of the new administration building. Excess funds are being put toward a fund to build the new administration offices. Commissioners also had the first reading of their 2019-20 proposed budget. Chief Ben Rigney presented the budget to commissioners noting that there were few changes from the previous workshop presentation. He noted that the budget does includes the purchase of a new engine for Station 3 in Holmes
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Above, Firefighter Lisa Sedillo takes the oath to serve as a firefighter with West Manatee Fire Rescue. Right, Dave Furst, executive Pastor at The Bridge Church in Bradenton, takes the oath to serve as chaplain for West Manatee Fire Rescue district employees. Beach and include a 1.65 percent assessment increase for residential properties and a 5 percent increase for commercial properties in the district. He said he plans to launch the district’s non-transport advanced life support service at Station 1 on 67th Street by the end of the calendar year with service at all three WMFR stations expected by the end of the spring next year. The service is currently available through the district’s Station 3 on Anna Maria Island. “This is a very lean budget,” Commissioner Randy Cooper said. Commissioner George Harris commended the district’s staff on their hard work. The final budget hearing and adop-
tion of the 2019-20 budget will be held Sept. 10. Rigney reported that preliminary work on the district’s new administrative home was underway. He said he spoke with the board at the Hidden Lakes Condominium Association and had received permission for a utility easement, eliminating the need for a septic tank or lift station at the new site. A survey of the new site is currently underway. A request also has been made public to attract bids from and architect/engineering firm to design and build the new administration building. The bid timeframe closes on Sept. 11 with bid opening and scoring scheduled for Sept. 12. A shortlist of candidates will be presented to commissioners and one firm is expected to be chosen at the October meeting.
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Charleston and the Low Country Reel Time RUSTY CHINNIS
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harleston, S. C., is a city that’s been on my list to visit for a very long time. The first week in August my wife Chris and I spent four days there exploring the Old City on bikes. While we were there we also sampled some of Charleston’s top restaurants and were introduced to the rich fishing opportunities on a coast resplendent in vast oyster studded estuaries. Charleston was founded in 1670 as Charles Town, honoring King Charles II of England. Charleston adopted its present spelling with its incorporation as a city in 1783 at the close of the Revolutionary
War. The city has a past steeped in history, including the birthplace of the Civil War and the infamous honor of being the city where nearly half of all Africans were brought to America as slaves. Today Charleston is known for its well-preserved architecture, distinguished restaurants, and hospitable people. Charleston is a popular tourist destination, having received numerous accolades, including America's Most Friendly [City] by Travel & Leisure in 2011 and in 2013 and 2014 by Conde Nast Traveler, and also the most polite and hospitable city in America by Southern Living magazine.[13] In 2016, Charleston was ranked the World's Best City by Travel & Leisure. We stayed at the King Charles Inn in Charleston's center city, a well-preserved historic district on a peninsular separated by the Ashley
River to the west and the Cooper River to the east. Referred to locally as The Peninsula, the location allowed us easy access to the historic city center with its storied architecture and world-famous culinary destinations. One of the highlights of the trip was an opportunity to explore the Low Country fishing with local guides Captain Mark Phelps and Captain Rob Glasser. I was introduced to Glasser by my friend and tackle representative Rick Hess. As it turned out Glasser was best friends with another acquaintance Captain Mark Phelps, whom I had originally met when he started his guide business in Sarasota in the late 90s. Phelps has established himself as one of the area’s top guides and is based in at Isles of Palms Marina just north of Charleston. Phelps is SEE REEL TIME, PAGE 23
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Captain Mark Phelps holds a spadefish that fell for his match the hatch fly.
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well equipped to explore the riches the area possesses, both inshore and offshore. His Shore Thang Charters business is outfitted with a Hell’s Bay Guide, 18-foot, flats boat for exploring the fertile inshore waters and a 25-foot Latitude Tournament boat for fishing the Atlantic Ocean, Depending on the weather, time of year and current fishing opportunities clients have the chance to explore the low country estuaries for trout, redfish, flounder, sheepshead and a plethora of other species in addition to a wide rang of offshore pelagic species, including but far from limited to king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, bluefish, cobia, amberjack, tarpon, tripletail and sailfish. The day we fished we were greeted with early morning thunderstorms and rain showers. That didn’t dissuade Phelps, who started us fishing inshore points at the beginning of a falling tide aboard the Latitude with its large protective T-top. During the first couple of hours we bounced from one area to another avoiding the rain and lightning, while connecting with some quality trout with seven and eight weight fly rods. As soon as the storms cleared the area, we headed into the Atlantic where we fished a nearshore wreck for bluefish and spadefish on flies. The action was consistent as schools of blues attacked both baitfish flies and top water poppers
with abandon. That day I added spadefish to my list of fly caught species, thanks to some coaching from Phelps. The spadefish frequent the reef and rise to the surface to feed on jellyfish that float by. Phelps has developed a fly that mimics a piece of jellyfish and easily fools the spades. The trick is to set the hook fast as these hard fighting fish quickly reject the fly. Phelps described the fight as “catching a two to eight plus pound bluegill on fly,” a characterization that wasn’t an overstatement. We got our fill in two hours as the low country heat pushed into the low 90s glad for the protection of the T-top. If the weather had been better, Phelps would have headed further offshore. The day before he had led clients to a catch of amberjack, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, spadefish, dolphin (mahi-mahi) and black sea bass. Regardless of the weather, it was a terrific introduction to an area that boasts some of the most varied fishing opportunities anywhere. Depending on the season, Phelps can lead clients to a variety of fishing experiences from tailing redfish in the inshore Spartina grass beds to sailfish and amberjack in the offshore waters. While Phelps specializes in light tackle fly fishing he’s well equipped with the latest spin tackle as well. Contact Phelps at 843-475-1274 or visit his website at www.shorethangcharters.com.
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David Kutrufis, of Pittsburgh, shows off a beautiful overslot redfish caught with David White, of Anna Maria Charters.
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It’s been a bit windy this last week, so we here at Anna Maria Charters have been taking our clients inshore. On a couple of occasions, we were scheduled to go deep, but the weather had other plans, so we switched boats and found good opportunities closer to home. The influx of fresh water due to the frequent summer showers seem to have the redfish and juvenile tarpon pretty frisky lately. We’ve been finding good reds from Miguel Bay all the way down to Cortez. And seemingly everywhere in between. Live shiners, menhaden and pinfish will get you on
them. Just choose your bait according to the size of fish you think are in the vicinity. Inshore snapper fishing seems to be about as good as it gets. Find some structure, and you’ll find fish tacos. Although not as hefty as the offshore models, a 14-inch snapper is perfect taco size! Also, Spanish mackerel seem to be around pretty thick as well. These will help fill the cooler. Lastly, the snook bite remains prolific. These are always a good target for our fly fisherman and catch and release anglers. Maybe these winds will subside, and I’ll have more to report offshore next week.
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FOOD & WINE
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Baking is a science; cooking is an art Brian Mathae
Tuna Nicoise Salad 4 Servings
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1/4 c. fresh squeezed lemon juice 3/4 c. virgin olive oil 2 Tbs. grainy mustard 1 tsp. of each: salt, freshly ground black pepper and honey 8 large eggs 4 c. sliced tomato 1 lb. trimmed green beans 1 lb. new baby potato or cut fingerling potatoes 4 c. canned tuna, drained 1 c. small olives Coarse sea salt
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are fortunate to have so many incredible food options available to us – both when we dine out and when we pick up groceries for dinner at home. Just to be clear, I’m talking about the increasing selection of quality fresh food. Grass fed chicken and beef that is free of hormones. Cherries from Washington state. Seasonal produce from local farms. Lamb from New Zealand. Pure Irish butter. Alaskan halibut. French mustards. Studies show that in the 1990s grocery stores contained about 7,000 unique products. Today it’s said to be over 50,000 products. Certainly a significant portion of that number is the packaged foods you can buy in a box, but over the last several years the selection of better quality products has grown substantially. This change gives us an opportunity to expand our horizons and eat differently that our par-ents. I challenge you to slow down the next time you are the grocery store and search out some items you have never seen before or never thought to buy before. I say give them a try. If the item is very unique, then search for an interesting recipe online. If the item is similar to other things you have eaten, then simply adapt your existing recipes. After all, baking is a science; cooking is an art. Become the artist. In my mind, cooking should be an adventure. I understand that a named dish inherently has specific ingredient requirements but some adaption should always be allowed for whatever the reason. I have an extremely severe allergy to onion. I have to adapt. Likewise it’s OK to adapt a recipe to accommodate the ingredients you have on hand or to achieve a particular taste you are looking for.
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Nicoise is the perfect, easy to prepare summer salad. Take, for example, the nicoise salad. Its a perfect, easy to prepare summer salad. This particular salad has an interesting history due to the debate surrounding changing the original recipe. There are the traditionalists who say you must stay true to the original 1900s recipe. They say nothing can be removed or added, and it must be presented as a composed salad versus a tossed salad. The version known in Nice in the late 19th century was a basic combination of tomatoes, anchovies and olive oil and described as "simple food for poor people.” Fortunately, a
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few talented chefs have taken liberties with the salad since then, and I think we now have a far better salad to enjoy. I love the addition of tuna, hard boiled eggs, green beans and boiled potatoes. If you feel adventurous, make your salad with whatever produce you’ve got – a few hard boiled eggs and almost any protein including leftovers like steak or even rotisserie chicken. In the 7 minutes it takes to hard boil the eggs, you have enough time to crack a bottle of a nicely chilled rosé, which compliments this salad beautifully. Whispering Angel,
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling carefully add the eggs. After 7 minutes remove the eggs and place them in an ice bath to stop further cooking. Add the green beans and potatoes to the boiling water. Remove the green beans after 4 minutes and the potatoes after 12-15 minutes. Immediately place them in an ice bath to stop further cooking. Once cool, peel the eggs and slice into quarters. Once cool, transfer the beans and potatoes to a paper towel to dry. • Whisk the lemon juice, mustard, honey salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly add the olive oil while whisking constantly. • Arrange all ingredients on the plate and drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle lightly with coarse sea salt just before serving. which is reputedly the world’s best rosé is available at Hurricane Liquors along with an extensive selection of other well paired wines. We hope you enjoy!
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Sha Na Na coming to The Center The first concert of the season has been announced, and Sha Na Na is coming to The Center of Anna Maria Island for one night only Dec. 14. Sha Na Na, a group known for their doo-wop and rock & roll sounds announced the show date just after the 50th anniversary of their performance at the original Woodstock Festival. The group also was featured in the film “Grease” alongside John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John and hosted their own television series for four years. Sha Na Na plays everything from 50s favorites, to rock music, rap, disco and more. The band is made up of co-founder Donny York, Jocko, Screamin’ Scott Simon, Tim Butler, Ty Cox, Randy Hill and Downtown Michael Brown. Ticket prices and an onsale ticket date have not yet been announced. Tickets will be available
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Doo-wop and rock and roll band Sha Na Na is coming to The Center of Anna Maria Island. through the Manatee Performing Arts Center at www.manateeperformingartscenter.com or by calling 941-748-5875. Ticket sales will benefit both The Center and the
performing arts center. The Center’s concert series is presented by the Manatee County Tourist Development Council. The Center is at 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.
Center named as award finalist The Center of Anna Maria Island was named as a finalist in the 40th annual Manatee Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year awards in the nonprofit category. Though top honors, Nonprofit of
the Year, went to Turning Points, The Center was honored as a finalist in the category for 2019. The Center was nominated for the award along with ArtCenter Manatee, Boys & Girls Clubs of
Manatee County, HOPE Family Services, Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee, SOLVE Maternity Homes, Turning Points and United Way Suncoast. The awards were held Aug. 23.
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The challenges of inheriting a house
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o one wants to see a loved one pass away, but it’s inevitable that we all will have that experience, and along with the grief comes the distribution of personal items and property. As emotional as sifting through your family’s papers and clothing is, the real challenge at this time of your life will be selling their property. The important thing to be clarified before a death is if there is a will or trust in place. Dying without a will defaults to the statutes of the state to determine who the legal heirs are. Needless to say, that will be a time-consuming and possibly costly process involving probate. Even wills need to go through a probate process, however, living trusts will avoid probate, these are all legal issues which will need a legal opinion. If there is a home to be sold and there is a legal will or trust, that responsibility will fall to the executor of the estate. The ex-
Castles in the Sand LOUISE BOLGER ecutor has the power to make all decisions but should certainly confer with all other beneficiaries to the sale of the house. As in all property sales, decisions need to be made starting with a reasonable selling price. More than one estimate of value should be obtained from real estate professionals, and a licensed appraiser should also be considered, especially if there are multiple heirs, to avoid any appearance of impropriety. Whoever is handling the sale of the property should be prepared to spend some money before the home is sold. Property taxes, utility bills, lawn mainte-
nance and unforeseen repairs all have to be considered prior to sale. In addition, the property needs to be cleaned out of personal items and based on the recommendation of a real estate professional, the furniture removed. There are companies that take care of this, and any furniture not sold at an estate sale are removed by the estate person for a fee. However, the family will still need to decide which items will go into the sale, which will be passed along to other family members and which will get destroyed – not an easy process. Then, of course, as in any property sale, decide whether renovations and/or cosmetic fixes should be made. Most professionals will tell you that this is not the time for major renovations. If necessary, cosmetic fixes would be a better choice. Cleaning, painting, yard and garage clean up is probably the most practical and least expensive way to go. Here again, the ad-
vice of a competent and experienced real estate professional is essential to understand the local market. Heirs who are in a tight financial position and need to sell quickly could consider one of the quick-sale companies as long as they are willing to take a discounted price. The heir’s tax consequences should also be considered before money is spent and offers considered, especially if the property has been in the deceased name for a long time. Here in Florida it’s very common for parents to pass away leaving property in their estate to be sold by their heirs. This is a little more of a problem if the beneficiaries are out of state, but again because it’s common in Florida, there are several companies to assist heirs dispose of personal property and furniture. Selling family homes is always emotional and more so on the heels of a death. Ask for help during this time; it’s out there.
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Honorary Privateers The Anna Maria Island Privateers have deemed Drift In manager Doreen Flynn, left, and semi-retired Beach House restaurant chef Donald White, center below, to be honorary Privateers. “This is to certify that Doreen Flynn and Don White are held in such high esteem by this organization because of their constant support and generosity to our krewe, our Pirates for Kids mission and our community. The membership has elected to confer upon them the privilege of honorary membership,” said the press release issued last week. “It is a great honor to be recognized by them. They’re a great group, they do great things and I’m proud to work with them,” White said of the honor bestowed on him on Wednesday, Aug. 21.
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Where’s Bortie Too? Bortie Too is maintaining second place behind east coast turtle Ursula in the Sea Turtle Conservancy’s 12th Annual Tour de Turtles, with both staying well ahead of the 11 other contenders. After passing Key West and the Bahamas, Bortie Too is now brushing past Cuba, swimming 650 miles, compared to Ursula’s 837 miles, since the race began on Aug. 1. Bortie Too nested twice on AMI this year; she was tagged and released after nesting on Coquina Beach on June 21, then nested a second time on the Island before beginning the race. The loggerhead sea turtle is participating in the race to raise awareness of light pollution, which can disorient nesting and hatching turtles, a problem on Anna Maria Island. Ursula, sponsored by the Disney Conservation Fund, is racing to raise awareness of plastic pollution. The annual event is part of the Conservancy’s research project tracking satellite-tagged turtles to determine where and how far they migrate. The group uses satellite telemetry to track turtles released from beaches in Florida, Costa Rica, Panama and Nevis. Bortie Too is sponsored by the Conservancy, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring, Waterline Marina Resort in Holmes Beach and Bortell’s Lounge in Anna Maria, for which she is named.
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Rolling down the bay The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce and Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce shared a membership cruise down Sarasota Bay and back to Bradenton Beach Marina Thursday, Aug. 22 aboard the Anna Maria Princess. The weather was perfect, and Mike Sales provided live music. There were snacks and a cash bar on the main deck in front of the paddle wheel. There were also waves and smiles from the guests on the lower deck.
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Tree house case comes back to Manatee County After an unsuccessful trip to the United States District Court Middle District of Florida in Tampa, the fight between tree house owners Richard Hazen and Lynn Tran and the city of Holmes Beach is coming back to the Manatee County Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court in September. An order filed in the United States District Court Aug. 6 grants the city’s motion to move the case back to Manatee County after allegations that some of the city’s ordinances violate Hazen and Tran’s constitutional rights were removed from an amended complaint. The amended complaint still alleges that some of the city’s ordinances violate their rights under
state law. No hearing date has been set for this case in Manatee County court. Another segment of the tree house case, a motion to dismiss a complaint by the tree house owners against the city and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, is set to be heard by Manatee Circuit Court Judge Charles Sniffen on Sept. 10 at 10:30 a.m. FDEP and the city of Holmes Beach are both asking that the tree house owners’ request for an injunction to prevent the accumulation of code enforcement fines and the forcible removal of the two-story beachfront tree house be denied.
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Sea level rise author called to Anna Maria ANNA MARIA – During the Aug. 20 Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting, Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy proposed an interesting proposition – bringing noted sea level rise author John Englander to Anna Maria Island for a public presentation. Murphy said the idea came to him through Commissioner Carol Carter and her husband, Bob, who had offered to pay to bring Englander to the Island for one day to address a group or meet with people about their individual efforts to stop the effects of sea level rise on the barrier islands. Englander is the author of the book “High Tide on Main Street: Rising Sea Level and the Coming Coastal Crisis.” In his book, he breaks down the science of sea level rise and makes it more accessible for business owners and people living in coastal communities, which
are expected to receive the most impact from rising waters. He also offers practical solutions for municipalities in short, medium and long range scenarios to help combat future flooding issues. Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth thanked the Carters for their generosity and said she feels that public education on sea level rise might help the Island’s residents to better understand some of the long-range planning that the three cities are embarking on and the increases in stormwater costs to residents. “Having someone of this caliber speak would be wonderful,” she said. Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie agreed. “I’m looking forward to it,” he said of the presentation. Murphy said he hopes that the talk can take place in October or November this year.
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RED TIDE: New tool can improve monitoring FROM PAGE 15 EXISTING RED TIDE REPORTING SYSTEMS
Kirkpatrick helped lead the development of the first system to alert the public to red tide impacts on beaches - the Beach Conditions Reporting System - in 2006, following a 10-year, CDC-funded study that documented the health effects of red tide on humans. That system is still operational and maintained by Mote Marine Laboratory, based in Sarasota. It covers 29 beaches on Florida’s Gulf coast, seven beaches in Florida’s Panhandle and one beach on Florida’s east coast. “Back then, we created a network of lifeguards and other beach workers who were trained to recognize impacts of red tide on their beaches,” Kirkpatrick said. “They then uploaded their observations via Blackberries and then smart phones to our data clearinghouse, which then provided it to the public via the Internet. “At the time we created the system, that was the best way to utilize the technologies of the day. Today, we have so many other options and new technologies that we can gather better data, over a larger area, at a cheaper cost. Of course, we still rely on a volunteer network, so the human factor remains key to making a forecast on every beach, every day possible.” “Our forecast abilities have come a long way since the early 2000s,” said Dr. Richard Stumpf, oceanographer with the NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science who led the team developing HABscope with a three-year, $1.1 million grant from NASA. “When we initially created our forecast models, our goal was to help aquaculture officials know when to close shellfish harvesting areas to protect
By bringing in new technology, this project will get us much closer to the goal of a forecast for every beach, every day." Dr. Richard Stumpf Oceanographer
the public from neurotoxic shellfish poisoning, which is caused by eating seafood containing red tide toxins. But later research showed that the airborne toxins are not only a nuisance, but also a human health risk. So we knew we needed to protect the public from that risk as well. Today, our forecasts provide information about where red tides are and where they're going on a county level. But red tide blooms are patchy, and the effects can vary greatly from beach to beach – even when the beaches are right next door to each other. By bringing in new technology, this project will get us much closer to the goal of a forecast for every beach, every day.”
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Moss Builders’ Miguel Ajoy works to take the soccer ball past Progressive Cabinetry defender Jessica Williams and Murat Akay last Thursday night in adult indoor soccer action.
Progressive Cabinetry shuts the door on Moss Builders BY MONCIA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN
In week three of the adult indoor soccer season at The Center, Kevin Roman’s Progressive Cabinetry team continues to dominate the league along with Keith Mahoney’s Ugly Grouper squad, both with 3-0 records. Progressive faced off against the Moss-less Moss Builders team in the second game of the night in a passionately played game. Miguel Ajoy started off the scoring for the Moss Builders’ team in the first minute of the game. Roman followed up with the first of seven goals in the game only seconds later. With the score tied 1-1, the game would continue to be a battle of the defenses and hot shots. Jessica Williams, for Progressive Cabinetry, took her first shot at point blank range. Moss’ Omar Polar, playing goal keeper, made one of many miraculous saves. Juan Carlos scored his first goal in the fourth minute of the game, giving Moss Builders the lead once again, with the score 2-1. Lyn Clarke put the soccer ball in the net with a ricochet shot only to be followed by a goal for Progressive’s Murat Akay. In the seventh minute of play, Wil-
liams got the ball to the feet of Diego Felipe. With is head up, seeing the field, Felipe found Roman in perfect position for the tying goal. Akay helped his team take the lead four minutes later with another goal, advancing the score to 3-4. With Moss Builder’s keeper David Greene out of position, Roman had the opportunity for a shot and easy goal. Carlos responded by putting the soccer ball in the net after the Moss Builders’ offense drew Felipe, now working as the keeper, out of position. Working with a one-point lead, Progressive worked on defense but could not stop Polar, who tied the game once again with the score 5-5. Two minutes later, Roman found the net once again. The back and forth game continued until the half. Carlos got a shot off with the last seconds of the first half of play quickly ticking off the scoreboard clock. Diego just could not stop Carlos’ shot, once again tying the game at 6-6 to end the half. To start the final 20 minutes of the game, Roman snuck the soccer ball past goalie Greene after a beautiful long pass by Akay. With a one point lead, Williams quickly took advantage of her team’s scoring momentum with a shot of her
own that could not be stopped, moving the score to 6-8. Scoring his second goal of the game, Moss Builders’ Ajoy was finally given the ball after a long series of passes by both teams. Williams scored her second goal after a cross by teammate Roman. The roles were soon reversed a minute later with a Williams’ assist to Roman to change the score to 7-10. Moss Builders scored a goal of its own four minutes later. Polar put the ball in the goal with a header 15 seconds later, closing the scoring gap to 9-10. The back and forth goal scoring kept the game exciting for the next two minutes of the game. Missile shots Steve Oelfke, Akay and Felipe were matched by a Moss Builders’ goal by Carlos. Scoring ceased momentarily with the score 10-13; Progressive Cabinetry leading by three goals. Carlos scored once again in the 32nd minute. Neither team tiring, the last five minutes of the match-up would prove to be a scoring feast for the spectators to enjoy. Williams made a gorgeous cross court pass to Roman, who found Akay all by himself at the net, giving the Progressive Cabinetry team its 14th goal of the game. Moss Builders’ Carlos hit his last goal
of the night, pushing the score to 14-12. Back-to-back scoring by Progressive’s Felipe, with the last net with one minute left in the game gave his team a four-point lead. To end the game with amazing saves by keeper Oelfke, Moss’ Polar scored his final goal with only 17 seconds on the clock to end the game with the score 13-16.
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The marks were not detected in the autopsy, according to Vega’s written response to the report, which notes the marks were likely made by seams and creases in Morris’ clothing, not the chair. “In the photo of interest, the elastic waistband pattern is crisp and clear and appropriately positioned to have developed while the body was hanging in the shower,” the report states, noting that photos of her sweatshirt and
undershirt are not available for comparison to the marks. The report also notes that the photo of the chair and Morris’ back were taken from different angles, and “the difference in perspective of the photos only serves to exclude the chair as having caused the lividity pattern. “In summary, we strongly disagree with the conclusions that, based on the lividity pattern, either 1) the pattern must have been caused by the chair; 2) the body must have been moved to the hanging
position after the pattern developed or 3) both.” “It’s right there in front of everyone’s eyes, and they’re turning a blind eye,” Osborn said. “It’s devastating.” But she does not intend to give up, she said. “There’s no way they’re going to keep shutting me down. Come hell or high water, I will make sure it goes to a grand jury,” Osborn said, “even if I have to get a statewide prosecutor.” The FDLE did not return calls seek-
ing comment. Morris, 22, was found dead by police on Jan. 1, 2009 after local hotel staff heard dogs barking and called for assistance in evicting her. Police had been called to the hotel about 12 hours earlier after an argument between Morris and her fiancé, Joseph Genoese, who left before police arrived. He was not charged with any crime, and has repeatedly denied any involvement in Morris’ death.
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